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The Mentor and Support Team for Work&Learn's 21st Course met for in-depth training July 7, 2018, at St. John's Christian Church in Groton.
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Efforts are underway, centered in New London, CT, to apply the Word of God to address issues of homelessness, drug addiction, incarceration and unemployment. Diverse Bible-based ministries are collaborating to expand their rate of success in transforming the lives of the people they serve. The collaboration also expands the options available to volunteers called to support the efforts in ways that make the best use of their individual talents and interests.
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Chronicle toasts 2017 'Best Dressed'
The Houston Chronicle Best Dressed Luncheon and Neiman Marcus Fashion Presentation celebrated 35 years of supporting the March of Dimes.
The luncheon's inaugural event at the new Marriott Marquis brought in $500,000 - bringing the total raised over the years to $8.5 million.
Luncheon chairs Kristy Bradshaw and Isabel David opened the affair, emphasizing that funds raised support March of Dimes' lifesaving research and programs. March of Dimes national president Stacey Stewart introduced Laura and Michael Ryan, who told their poignant story of how MOD has touched their family.
Four Hall of Famers - Jana Arnoldy, Gina Gaston Elie, Carol Linn and Lisa Holthouse - took to the runway as the Chronicle's own Jack Sweeney and Joy Sewing talked about the honorees' style and philanthropy. Six newcomers - Carrie Brandsberg-Dahl, Mary D'Andrea, Carolyn Dorros, CleRenda McGrady, Sneha Merchant and Jessica Rossman - were introduced to the sold-out crowd.
Afterward, the lights dimmed for Brunello Cucinelli's fashion show, introduced by Neiman Marcu fashion director Ken Downing The Italian knitwear designer's transitional pieces have long been a favorite of the luncheon's jet-setting socials.
Next year, Sippi Khurana and Laura Davenport will take over co-chairing duty.
Spotted in the crowd: Lynn Wyatt, Laura Arnold, Gayla Gardner, Phoebe Tudor, Susan Plank, Laura Greenberg, Claire Cormier-Thielke, Clayton Erickson, Judy Nyquist, Michael Mandola, Phyllis Williams, Rosemary Schatzman, Merle Yarborough, Gordon Bethune,Mario Elie, Duyen Nguyen and Diane Lokey Farb

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Welcome back to TabletopTuesTAY! This week we're discussing the zany and fast-paced RPG FIASCO, from Bully Pulpit Games.
FIASCO is an absolutely stellar set of quick RPG rules from Bully Pulpit Games, enabling a group of 3 to 5 players create characters, formulate relationships and weave a web of disaster, and help bring it crashing down around the character's ears. In FIASCO, if you plan and run a heist, you aren't playing in the spirit of Ocean's Eleven; you're going to end up with a story like Burn After Reading or Lock, Stock, and 2 Smoking Barrels. Best of all, the entire game takes about the same amount of time as a short gaming session, between two and three hours, so you can wrap up with your story in a single night of misfortune.
To help set some guidelines for play, the group selects a 'Playset' to use. These give the general genre, theme, period in time, etc for the game. FIASCO's main rule book includes four settings: Main Street, set in a nice quiet and unassuming southern town; Boom Town, set in the dusty and lawless wild west; Suburbia, set in the idyllic 1960s neighborhoods; and On The Ice, set in a secluded icy Antarctic research station.
However, Bully Pulpit has heavily encouraged fan-submitted Playsets as well, and include a download section for them on their site for featured Playsets. These cover everything from Post Civil War southern US, a cruise liner crossing the Atlantic in the Roaring Twenties, London during the Black Death, LA during the 1970s nightlife, superheroes, Paranoia (Inspired by the RPG of that name), and more. It's also easy to make and use your own, as we did for our FIASCO game.
I was on a Game of Thrones kick, looking for more after finishing Season 3 of the TV series and the last of the novels released thus far (Don't you dare pull a Robert Jordan on us, you magnificent sea captain you), and figured that the insane plotting and betrayal from Westeros would fit perfectly into FIASCO's game set. A Playset, The Burning Ice, soon came together, and we were off.
To start with, you need some blank note cards and four six-sided dice (d6s), two each of two different colors, per player. Then gather all of the dice into a giant handful, roll it, and begin picking from there. Each player has to pick a Relationship of some kind between them and the players to their left and right. They also need some sort of other subset of the playset linking them and that other player. Each of the subsets of a Playset, Relationships, Objects, Needs, and Locations, have six subcategories, and six options per subcategory. For example, Relationships in The Burning Ice include Family, Nobility, Crime, Friendship, Romance, and Unforgotten Grudges. Subcategories for the Crime, for example, included Blackmailer/Victim, Thieves, Oathbreakers, Kidnappers, Former/Reformed criminals, and Assassin/Target.
Each player takes their turn selecting one of the rolled dice, and applying it to one of the Relationships/Objects/Needs/Locations related to them, or creating a new one if they don't have the Relationship and other subset already. The die value that was rolled indicates which subcategory is used (For example, a '3' would indicate 'Crime'). If the subcategory was already picked, the die instead determines the Option used (So a '5' would indicate 'Former/Reformed criminals'). Players continue using all of the dice until the dice have been used, and then from this web of connections they figure out who their character is and what their motivations are like.
In our three-player game, I ended up being related to one player (Dave) by a Relationship (Romance:Arranged Marriage) and an Object (Untoward: Bastard Infant), and to the other (Andy) by a Relationship (Unforgotten Grudge: Loss of Inheritance) and a Need (To get Respect: From your Rivals). Andy and Dave were related through a Relationship (Crime: Blackmail) and a Location (Risky: On a rickety bridge between two windswept islands).
From this, we discussed and determined that I was Lord Erich Blacktyde, head of House Blacktyde amongst the Iron Islands. Andy became my daughter, Slandi Blacktyde, my daughter who was about to lose her chance at my inheritance because I was marrying Maerys Tawney (Dave).
However, Lord Blacktyde had angered another lord, Lord Sparr, by sleeping with his saltwife and making her heavy with child. So, to appease him, he was going to try and convince Maerys to help him in a mummer's farce of smuggling the child in while giving her a false belly so as not to arouse too much suspicion. He's also banking on the unborn bastard being male, so as to lessen the humiliation of his only child being an upstart daughter.
On top of this, Slandi is actually a closet follower of the Seven gods of Westeros instead of the Drowned God that the majority of the Iron Islands worship. She can't reveal this, since it would ruin her chances at her father's power, but somehow Maerys finds out (More on this as we develop this aspect of the characters later).
Then we were ready to begin. In Fiasco, all the dice are returned to the center of the table. Then, each player has a turn. The players chooses to either Establish or Resolve a scene; Establishing a scene means you determine the who/what/where/why of the scene, including the conflict that needs to be resolved, and Resolving means you get to pick if the conflict is resolved in the active player's best or worst interests. A best-possible-result for the character means they are awarded a "white" die from the pile in the center (The example dice are black and white, but use whatever two colors you want), and a worst-case result for the character is a black die. For the first half of the game, the player who is awarded the die has to pick another player to keep the die. Then the entire scene is roleplayed, start to finish. No skill checks here!
For our first Scene, Dave decided that Maerys would Set the scene, with Maerys attempting to impress the assembled onlookers into seeing her as being worthy of assuming the Blacktyde name. Slandi attempted to make some snark about the hasty wedding and what it might indicate, but people mostly ignored her. The remaining players agreed that she handled herself well and gained some respect in the eyes of the onlookers, and awarded her a white die, that she then gave to her soon-to-be-husband Lord Blacktyde (Me).
For Andy's character of Slandi, he decided to resolve, and so Andy and I opened the second scene in a feast for the wedding Blacktyde was throwing for the assembled guests. (Side note here: Scenes do not need to be in chronological order, and you can even kill players if the direction of the scene looks to necessitate it, playing later scenes with that character as flashbacks or ghosts or what have you.). Erich's attempt to chide his daughter's foul mood backfires when she quite publicly announces that she is willing to marry any noble who can prove himself to her. Iron Islanders being a hotheaded lot, this causes quite the excited and eager hubbub (And pisses Maery's father Lord Tawney off to no end), and Andy takes for her a white die for her success, giving it to me for setting the scene.
The third scene was mine, and I chose to Resolve it. Andy and Dave decided that it was going to be an attempt to convince Maerys to go along with the "Pretend you're pregnant for six-ish months and then be mother to my bastard child" plan. Maerys isn't stupid, though, and only through Erich's pleadings and explanations of the copious amounts of slaughter Lord Sparr will lay upon them if his secret sort-of-son-in-law isn't made heir to the Blacktydes (Along with a healthy tithe). I chose a black die since Erich was really winning no friends with the plan, despite Maerys grudgingly agreeing to play along.
Back to Dave, and he chose to Resolve his next scene as well. The scene was set as the swinging windswept bridge, during which Maerys happened to see that Slandi was receiving prayers and blessings from a septa (female priest, sort of like a nun) of the Seven. Maerys managed to watch the blessing and hyms on the windswept bridge, and Dave chose to give himself another white die, awarding it to Andy for the wonderful setup.
For scene five, Andy decided to Establish his scene as Slandi forming a plot with one of her more successful suitors, a man called Ser Brynn. As his wedding gift to her, he shows Slandi that he has all of the servants and midwives of the castle in his pocket in some fashion or another, and can promise her the death of her father's newborn child while Maerys is unconscious/drugged from milk of the poppy and the stress of childbirth. Slandi agrees, but gets a black die because the plot basically hinges upon the false premise of the baby being born to Maerys, when in actuality Erich and Maerys have figured to smuggle in the bastard shortly after his birth, and feign the delivery by paying off the midwife and servants. Andy gave me the black die for escalating the scene with Brynn's devious proposal.
Next, I got to Set the scene, and decided to have the conflict be Lord Blacktyde frantically trying to appease the infuriated Lord Sparr, immediately following Slandi's public announcement for suitors at the dinner feast and before his attempt to convince Maerys of the harebrained plan. After giving numerous concessions, Erich managed to convince Sparr not to gut him then and there, but it was a close thing and Sparr indicated that he didn't trust Blacktyde not to utterly muddle everything else up. They awarded me a black die, and it was given to Slandi due to the potential fallout for her as well should Blacktyde fail to appease Sparr.
At this point, half of the dice in the initial pool had been awarded, and Act I was completed. In the FIASCO rules, players are encouraged to step out, have lunch, relax, and shoot the breeze for half an hour or so, to make sure everyone is on board with what has happened so far, and where the game is going from there. Following that, players determine the Tilt.
The Tilt is when everything starts to go wrong for the players of FIASCO. Each player rolls all of the dice they were awarded, subtracting the higher number of one color from the lower number of the other. The players with the highest black number and the highest white number each get to help determine the two Tilt elements, which start to be used in the remaining scenes of Act II. The remaining unawarded dice are rolled, and the Tilt is picked from these dice much in the same way as the initial Relationships, Objects, etc. Dave and I determined the Tilt elements to be Failure: You thought something was taken care of, but it wasn't; and Mayhem: Magnificent self-destruction. Other Tilt elements you might get for your own game include "Something precious is on fire," Someone panics," "A stupid plan,executed to perfection," and "Death, out of the blue" among many others. Some players have even made their own tilt tables as well.
For Dave's first scene of Act II, he decided to Establish a scene of Maerys meeting some of her father's men coming to check on her safety in secret, some months after the wedding. Her father's man gives her some herbs to help make Slandi barren if she can get her to ingest them, and also introduces her to one of her father's men who will act as her hidden bodyguard should Slandi try and hurt Maerys. Since this protection is an ace in Maerys's pocket should Erich's plan go sour, we awarded her a white die for it. All dice awarded during the second half of FIASCO are kept by the player, instead of being given to another player.
From there, the game is still ongoing (It's a play-by-forum, so it goes a bit slower than in a face-to-face game). Eventually, after each player has concluded another two scenes, the game will end with the Aftermath. In that, the players roll all of their dice, subtracting the higher color from the lower color's total value, and compare it to the Aftermath table, with a really high number of either color being good, and a number close to 0 usually indicating messy death or failure, or worse. The game closes out with a montage of single-sentence moments, one for each die the player has, usually showing how well or poorly the overall FIASCO went for the player in the end.
Overall, FIASCO is a fantastic game, and a ridiculous amount of fun for new and experienced players alike. I highly recommend purchasing a copy and giving it a shot with your friends!
In addition, here's Wil Wheaton demonstrating in greater detail how a playthrough of FIASCO goes.
Let us know what you think of FIASCO, and how any games you've played have went! Do you have any favorite Playsets, or any memorable moments from your games?


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The French and francophone studies program is designed to help you acquire knowledge of the languages, literature, and cultures of France and francophone countries (where French is the common language). Through beginning, intermediate, and advanced language courses, you'll develop the skills to read, write, speak, and understand French. Courses on the literature and cultures of French-speaking communities in France and in other countries of Europe, Africa, the Caribbean, North and South America, as well as the French possessions in the Indian and Pacific Oceans, instill an appreciation of francophone cultures in their diversity. In keeping with the broader liberal arts mission of John Carroll University, the French section seeks to train students in the skills of both critical analysis and written and oral argument, which you can use in graduate school or in your professional and personal lives. All students are also strongly encouraged to study in a French-speaking country.
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French is the native language of more than 80 million people, with an additional 140 million French speaking people worldwide. The study of French is helpful for students interested in art history, film, fashion, business, culinary arts, and political science.
Major in French and Francophone Studies: 31 credit hours. Students may choose between two concentrations: one focuses on the French language, the other includes more cultural content. For details, please contact the department or consult the most recent Undergraduate Bulletin.
Minor in French and Francophone Studies: 15-18 credit hours, depending on entry level
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A couple days after my arrival, I got to hike the Flat Irons but did not go that high in elevation. I was so tired and embarrassed of how hard the hike was. It was the most beautiful hikes I have done thus far.
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How a senior living community can be a safe living communityOctober 10, 2020
This week, from October 4th through October 10th, is National Fire Prevention Week. This annual observance is meant to highlight the importance of safety in the home and provide tips on how to prepare for an emergency. At Country Meadows, we take the safety of our residents very seriously. And 2020 has shown that safety … Continue reading "How a senior living community can be a safe living community"Read More
How seniors can maintain a peaceful environment to combat COVID-19 related stressJune 2, 2020
There are many ways that seniors can protect themselves against the coronavirus, and in doing so, they can be at peace knowing they're lowering their risk of getting the virus. One unintended symptom of avoiding COVID-19 that seniors are not so easily protected against is the stress surrounding the illness. Self-isolating and social distancing to … Continue reading "How seniors can maintain a peaceful environment to combat COVID-19 related stress"Read More
How Country Meadows blends thoughtful dining in an active and social lifestyle retirement communityMay 21, 2020
When Katherine Thomas began her role as Vice President of Dining and Culinary Services at Country Meadows, she had a big task on her hands. The senior independent living community had decided to move all dining services in-house, parting ways with their outsourced dining contractor. Of course, creating a nutritious, well-balanced menu that worked for … Continue reading "How Country Meadows blends thoughtful dining in an active and social lifestyle retirement community"Read More
Enhancing independent senior living with spiritual life services: An Interview with Rev. Howard WestJanuary 22, 2020
Spirituality is defined and practiced differently from generation to generation. As a group, the baby boomer generation is one of the most significant segments of the population and growing. As this group grows older, so do the ongoing problems like depression, grief and loneliness. As we age, a spiritual connection may become stronger. It's a … Continue reading "Enhancing independent senior living with spiritual life services: An Interview with Rev. Howard West"Read More
For American Diabetes Month, learn about potential warning signs and treatment for seniors with type 2 diabetesNovember 19, 2019
It's inevitable—as we get older, our health begins to change. We often spend our lives focused on caring for those around us, but it's equally important to care for ourselves, too. Luckily, older Americans are remaining more active and fit longer, engaging in a wider variety of exercises than generations before them. Increased activity and … Continue reading "For American Diabetes Month, learn about potential warning signs and treatment for seniors with type 2 diabetes"Read More
10 relaxation techniques for more stress-free independent livingAugust 30, 2019
We all can take steps to reduce stress in our lives, but doing so takes time and effort. At any age, and no matter how busy our schedule, we can assume some control over our stress levels by learning ways to relax. Doing so in retirement allows us to better enjoy our independent living lifestyle. … Continue reading "10 relaxation techniques for more stress-free independent living"Read More
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Honor Mom with tips for good health from the senior communities at Country MeadowsMay 8, 2019
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Katherine (Kathy) Thomas, our new VP of Dining and Culinary Service, joined Country Meadows in November 2018. She has spent nearly all of her career managing food and nutrition services for seniors. She loves working with seniors, hearing their stories and serving them healthy, tasty meal selections. What is your vision for the dining experience … Continue reading "Reinventing healthy cuisine for senior living dining at Country Meadows"Read More
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Active senior living helps maintain heart health and prevent disabilityFebruary 11, 2019
This message may not be adorned with lace or ribbons, nor set within a big, red heart, but it is sent with love from us to you and all seniors—consider it our valentine to you! Here at Country Meadows Retirement Communities, Valentine's Day prompts thoughts of healthy hearts during National Heart Month. We want our … Continue reading "Active senior living helps maintain heart health and prevent disability"Read More
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New year's resolutions focus on kindness, action and accountabilityDecember 26, 2018
HAPPY NEW YEAR! It's tradition that when one year ends and we reflect on the "old" year, we see where we made mistakes. This gives us a chance to make resolutions for the upcoming year so we won't make the same mistakes. I'm sharing my resolutions for 2019 with you. Feel free to use them! … Continue reading "New year's resolutions focus on kindness, action and accountability"Read More
Older adults need support after loss of spouse in senior living yearsOctober 15, 2018
Reflecting on his grief following the death of his wife, writer and theologian C. S. Lewis wrote, "I see people, as they approach me, trying to make up their minds whether they'll 'say something about it' or not. I hate if they do, and if they don't." Many people who have recently lost a spouse … Continue reading "Older adults need support after loss of spouse in senior living years"Read More
Flu prevention is an important part of senior care services at the best retirement communitiesSeptember 27, 2018
Flu season has officially begun. The dreaded illness arrives around September and remains active into May. So, when is the best time to get a flu shot? Now. Getting the shot early helps the body build up immunity to the virus, a process that takes about two weeks. A flu shot is the best defense … Continue reading "Flu prevention is an important part of senior care services at the best retirement communities"Read More
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There's always something to do for everyone at Country Meadows. In a previous post I told you about the many activities at Country Meadows that residents can participate in. Now I want to take this one step further to make you aware of other types of "fun" things. Let's face it —not everyone likes games, … Continue reading "Not into crafting or playing games? Try shopping, outings and happy hour, oh my!"Read More
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You can encrypt the configuration file of syslog-ng Store Box (SSB) during system backups using the public-part of a GPG key. The system backups of SSB contain other information as well (for example, databases), but only the configuration file is encrypted. Note that system backups do not contain logspace data.
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Tuesday, November 10, 2015
Winter Dressing
American Eagle Outfitters Hat (on clearance now - it's a pretty great hat for $8!)
Fred Meyer Scarf (last year, but lots of cute versions this year as well)
Kenneth Cole New York Coat (ebay)
Winter Kate Kimono (ebay)
Free People slip Dress (ebay - lots of colors on ebay and for cheaper than retail)
Rag & Bone Boots (ebay)
Ecote Bag
Normally this kimono is crazy expensive, even on ebay. A few weeks ago one popped up for really cheap, mostly because it had a small area along the seam where it had been mended but it's not even noticeable, I had to search and search to find the spot when this first came and it became mine! That's typical for ebay however, you'll go through really long stretches where you find nothing and everything is so expensive and then wham, it's like crazy sale time! Right before winter seems to be a good time to look, everyone is getting rid of their summer items and things from a few years ago so if you really look, you can find great deals. I'm so happy about this particular kimono, it lays really beautifully and has a little more weight to it than some of my other kimonos which means it will be a great layering items for winter. I like using my kimonos as cardigans during the winter and I think they can look really cute layered under a long coat. (Bonus - extra layers so your torso, upper legs and butt stay warm! It's still pretty warm, we haven't had any below zero temps yet so I haven't had to break out the fleece lined tights yet.)
Silk is surprisingly warm in colored temps, it's used as a base layer or in long underwear quite frequently. When it's a little chilly, a shirt and a coat don't always cut it for warmth and having that one extra layer can really make a difference, layers really are the key to retaining body heat. You might think the bulkier the layers, the better but that's not necessarily true. A base layer such as a thermal tank or long underwear with a long sleeve, a sweater/cardigan/kimono and a coat over will keep you just as warm as if you go sweater/sweater/sweater/coat. You need a little room in-between layers to trap air, aka thermal insulation. This is why silk is such a great base layer, it has natural wicking abilities and why cotton is so awful in the winter - it absorbs water/sweat and takes forever to dry out. (As the saying goes, "wool great, fur better, cotton - you're dead".) Thick, fuzzy scarves, not thin cotton ones, are also great for trapping heat in where normally it might escape through the collar but I'm pretty sure that's common knowledge.
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Ok I'm really gonna have to check out ebay for awesome clothes deals. That's such a pretty kimono! Winter layering finally clicked for me this year. I started wearing leggings underneath my jeans and I can't figure out why I've never done this before! I'm not constantly cold anymore!ReplyDelete
wow, all that snow.. pretty scary I must say :O I'm not waiting for the snow AT ALL. I hope it just stays away this year, haha. anyway, what I love the most about this outfit is that forest green coat. it's such a beautiful colour! and the kimono is gorgeous too. such a summery piece but looks so perfect in the middle of all that snow. you definitely know how to layer stuff! especially the summery stuff, and still stay warm. nicely done, Katie!ReplyDelete
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Wow, I did not think silk would be warm, but thinking about it, I can see why it'd make a great base layer! I'll definitely try it for my winter layering :DReplyDelete
Love how colorful you are amidst that dead, snowy background...such beautiful contrast.
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Go back in time on the streets of Kawagoe, where lovely old warehouses have been turned into adorable shops and peaceful cafés. Travel back to ancient Japan in an area lovingly called Koedo (literally meaning "little Tokyo"). You can enjoy traveling back in time here!
44-min from Seibu-Shinjuku to Kawagoe by Limited Express (Seibu Shinjuku Line)
Edo period (1615-1868)
Honmaru Goten (residence) of Kawagoe Castle
Built in the mid-15th century by father and son Ota Doshin (Sukekiyo) and Dokan (Sukenaga), Kawagoe Castle acts as a symbol for Kawagoe. Following a fire at the end of the Edo period, all that remains is the Honmaru Goten, built in 1848, by the lord of Kawagoe, Matsudaira Naritsune. Grand tatami rooms connected by wooden corridors evoke a sense of splendor despite their simple decor. As you gaze out the perfectly raked Japanese-style gardens, the serene atmosphere will transport you back in time.
Hours: 9am – 5pm (last admission 4:30pm)
Closed: Monday(open on national holidays, then will be closed on the following days)
Admission: 100 yen (adults), 50 yen (high school and college students)
Address: 2-13-1 Kuruwa-machi, Kawagoe-shi, Saitama
Access: 23-min CO-EDO Loop Bus ride from Hon-Kawagoe Station (Seibu Shinjuku Line). Get off at Honmaru Goten bus stop.
Kita-in Temple
Built in 830 and associated with the Tendai sect of Buddhism, Kita-in is the most famous temple in Kawagoe. After being damaged in a fire during the 17th century, parts of Edo castle were moved to repair the structure. It features many important cultural assets, including the birthplace of Tokugawa lemitsu, the 3rd shogun in his line, and the powder room used by his nanny, Kasuga no Tsubone. The grounds also are home to five hundred Rakan statues, no two alike. Legend it has that stroke their head in middle of the night, you find the one feel warm and the face is resemble late parent.
Hours: Mar.1-Nov.23 8:50am-4:30pm, 8:50am-4:50pm (Sun & national holidays).Nov.24–End of Feb.8:50am-4pm, 8:50am-4:20pm (Sun & national holidays)
Closed: Dec.25–Jan.8, Feb. 2-3, Apr. 2-5
Admission: 400 yen (adults), 200 yen (ementary/junior high school students)
Address: 1-20-1 Kosemba-machi, Kawagoe-shi, Saitama
Access: 15-min walk from Hon-Kawagoe Station (Seibu Shinjuku Line)
Kurano-machi (Old storehouse zone)
Travel further back in time as you explore Kurano-machi, the old storehouse zone. Time feels as if it has stood still, with many of the cafes and shops housed in old storehouses dating back to the latter half of the Edo Period. After being rebuilt due to a major fire in 1893, the buildings finished with black mortar, which are reminiscent of old streets, still remain today, tempting you into sample their wares as you stroll past.
Cafés/shops on Kurazukuri
NAKAICHI HONTEN is one such store, selling dried foods such as bonito and wakame. You don't need a time machine to sample these traditional flavors, as you can buy freshly grilled rice balls adorned with plenty of bonito from their store front.
In the centre of Kurano-machi stands the symbol of Kawagoe: the famous Toki-no-kane (Time Bell Tower). Listen out for its ringing as you tuck into a delicious steamed sweet potato bun from Kasho Umon, a store selling Japanese sweets made with Kawagoe's famous sweet potatoes. In the summer, their purple sweet potato ice-cream is the perfect refreshing treat.
Access: 23-min CO-EDO Loop Bus from Hon-Kawagoe Station (Seibu Shinjuku Line). Get off at Kurano-machi bus stop
Meiji Period (1868-1912)
Kashiya Yokocho (Penny Candy Lane)
Venture out to Penny Candy Lane next, where there are about twenty traditional sweet shops lining a quaint stone-paved alley. Dating back to the Meiji Period, the low sloping storefronts beckon your sweet tooth in with their brightly colored sweets and nostalgic scents, making you feel like a child again. Plenty of other traditional snacks such as senbei and amezaiku are also just waiting to be tasted. The comforting and homely atmosphere has remained, continuing to bring childish joy (and perhaps a few cavities!) to generations of visitors.
Access: 2-min bus ride (CO-EDO Loop Bus) from Hon-Kawagoe station (Seibu Shinjuku Line). Get off at Kashiyayokocho bus stop
Taisho Period (1912-1926)
Taisho-roman street
Take a glimpse into what Tokyo would have looked like at the start of the 20th century as you stroll down Taisho-roman Dori street. Dating back to the Taisho Period, its old cafes, restaurants and Japanese sweet shops transport you back in time, with many having been in business for over one hundred years. Art Café Elevato exemplifies the spirit of Kawagoe with its Taisho-style cement store front housing a polished wooden bar, plush armchairs and an interior that pulls you back into the modern era. Here you can try Kawagoe's award-winning craft beer, COEDO. With six different varieties including a scarlet beer made from Japanese sweet potato, you're sure to find a new favorite.
Art Café Elevato
Address: 6-4 Nakacho, Kawagoe-shi, Saitama
Showa, Heisei Period (1926-2019)
Koedo Kurari
If exploring makes you thirsty, you can sample Japanese sake from thirty five different breweries across Saitama at Kikizake Dokoro Showagura. Housed in three storehouses dating from the Meiji, Taisho and Showa Periods, you'll feel as if you've entered a sake amusement park, with sampling machines enabling you to try the finest sake from each brewery. Dry or sweet, full-bodied or more delicate? Handy charts on the machines serve as a flavor profile for each kind of sake, helping even complete novices to navigate and discover your favorite. There are also other shops such as Omiyage Dokoro Meijigura, which sell souvenirs ranging from handmade crafts, pottery and toys to traditional snacks. With such a selection, you're guaranteed to find the perfect present to take home.
Hours: Omiyage Dokoro Meijigura 10am – 6pm (Nov – Jun), 11am – 7pm (Jul – Oct)
Kikizake Dokoro Showagura 11am – 7pm
Address: 1-10-1 Shintomicho, Kawagoe-shi, Saitama
Access: 3-min walk from Hon-Kawagoe Station (Seibu Shinjuku Line)
CREAMALL shopping street
Upon leaving the station, you are greeted by the sight of CREAMALL, a Showa, Heisei-style shopping street lined clothing store, department store, pharmacies, restaurants nestling in between. Here, you can satisfy any shopping desire and even rent a kimono so that you can comfortably slip back in time as you explore the rest of Kawagoe. Whether you've worn a kimono before or not, renting one is simple as the shop owners help you every step of the way, from choosing the perfect color to dressing you and even styling your hair to complete the look.
Access: 4-min walk from Hon-Kawagoe Station (Seibu Shinjuku Line)
SEIBU KAWAGOE PASS Lucky Charm Ticket
This ticket is designed as a lucky charm and only available for foreign tourists. Start your round trip from Seibu-Shinjuku, Takadanobaba or Ikebukuro Station until Hon-Kawagoe Station. If you plan to take the limited express train from Seibu-Shinjuku to Hon-Kawagoe, another small fee of 500 yen is necessary for a one-way special-express ticket. This adorably designed ticket will be the best souvenir of your trip!
SEIBU 1Day Pass (+ Nagatoro)
By adding 500 yen to Seibu Railway's "All-you-can-ride Pass", you can even hop on and off the train between Nogami Station and Mitsumineguchi Station along the Chichibu Railway. Price: SEIBU 1 Day Pass 1,000 yen / SEIBU 1 Days Pass + Nagatoro 1,500 yen * Please refer to p.1 for more information
Saitama Platinum Route: Kawagoe-Chichibu-Nagatoro
Let's enjoy Saitama. Saitama Prefecture recommend courses that travel around Kawagoe, Chichibu and Nagatoro. Using the Seibu Railway Line, you can travel easily between Chichibu, Nagatoro and Kawagoe. We recommend that you spend the first day visiting Kawagoe and enjoy Chichibu and Nagatoro on the second day.


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WINDSOR, ONT. -- A 41-year-old Chatham man has been charged with aggravated assault after police say a fight resulted in serious injuries.
Chatham-Kent police responded to a disturbance at a residence in Chatham on Tuesday night.
Through investigation, police learned that a fight between two men known to each other caused serious injuries.
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It's a Random Title Jamboree this week… well, that's what Chuck Wendig called it. Roll two 20-sided dice, and combine the numbers on two lists to get the title. So that's what I did. It's exactly 1000 words this week. I felt shorter was better.
The Termagant's Brains
When you live in a small community, you just have to get along with everyone else. The old man that spits in the gutter is disgusting, but he's been spitting in the gutter ever since he told his ma to piss off, and that was when he was in short pants. The barman that makes sure everyone keeps their hands off his daughter, you just hope that Clarrie will be okay that night. The woman that does the laundry, though, she's something else.
She runs the place.
I mean the whole place. You think the mayor was elected? Hokum. We all voted for him because Irene told us to. Irene, the laundry woman. How she got to have a neat, civilised name like Irene escapes me. Irene sounds kinda classy, like she should be wearing silk and sitting in a refined chair serving tea and scones, whatever they are.
"Hoy, you! Whatcha doin' loungin' around over there, yer good fer nothin'? Get back 'ere and get these bags sorted!"
"I seen yer the other night, Mack Smithson. Don't yer think I didn't. You up an get yerself to the preacher and get yer sins forgiven, yer lazy so-and-so."
I've left out her effing and blinding in there, but we all take notice. No effing means there's real trouble brewing.
"And another thing, Mayor Wylie," she says, coming out of her office into the street with the mayor holding onto her arm – and her hand over his to make darn sure of it, "you must make sure the public improvement committee does something about these drains. Look at the mess they make. That's next Tuesday night, the meeting, isn't it?"
Well, of course it is, and Mayor Wylie wouldn't know without her keeping tabs on everything that happens.
Nothing happens in Wentworth without Irene knowing, saying or doing it.
They say there was a time before Irene. That she arrived on a stagecoach, a slip of a girl, and got herself apprenticed to the old laundry mistress, all official-like. Well, laundry is women's work so nobody objected, but she soon showed a knack for understanding everyone's business from the state of their linen.
I wasn't here then. I was born around the time Old Mother Lawson took to her sick bed, and grew up with Irene in charge. Then she died and Irene took over officially. People say she took over Ma Lawson's secrets as well, that should have been taken to the grave with her, but all I know about that is Irene running a pretty neat business, no trouble allowed, all her girls working hard for her, yeah, and the boys too. And she made sure we all got good schooling and then made sure one of us took over to keep giving Wentworth good schooling when Miss Pauling went and got fat. Well, she got married and got herself fixed up as the second cook over at Al Larson's ranch, on account of the first cook being poorly an' all. The first cook being poorly in the same way as Miss Pauling, but then they could share both the cooking and the caring, as it were. Jed the ranch hand did well out of it, getting married to a school teacher, and all the kids on the ranch stayed there for school which suited everyone just fine. Me in particular.
Why me?
I liked school, but I didn't like getting shoved around by the ranch kids. They all felt they were better than us Wentworth kids, which wasn't true, but Irene made sure we didn't get into fights and kept ourselves clean. 'Keep yer nose clean' was one of her sayings when we were growing up, and I used to think she meant having a clean handkerchief with you at all times. There was always a big stack of them by the door to the laundry, so we had clean ones whenever we wanted them.
Things changed around the time the bank manager was found hanging in the old barn, hanging by a spare bit of rope he'd stuck his head through and then carelessly fallen off a cart. I knew Irene had been unhappy about something, but didn't know what until the day some customer, maybe it was Young Jed bringing in the laundry from the ranch, had come in and she'd left her books on the table, just open, like. I'd seen them there, and taken a careful look. I told Irene that maybe the bank manager wouldn't like to see them, and she'd given me a funny look. We talked that night about a lot of things, and after that Irene started to sew the town up real tight. A little whisper there, and little gossip here. A private announcement in the Wentworth Gazette was followed by old man Garbutt kicking his younger son off their land and I heard he'd gone a'gambling way west in Nevada or somewhere.
Irene told everyone straight what their business was, and how they should mind it, without ever hearing anyone say she should mind hers.
Of course there are a few things she'd like to improve.
She'd like to get Clarrie out of her father's hands, for a start, but since her mother died of the same thing, it's hard. The mayor's keeping an eye on him, though; he's warned him off on a few nights.
She'd like to get a real haberdashery store here, so she didn't have to send to Claxton City for little trimmings, especially when they have to match something that's torn in the wash. She says it'll be good for the womenfolk, too, and provide alternative employment for the bar girls. I think she means Clarrie, but I think I'd like the haberdashery store as a change from laundry.
Maybe I should open one. I'd know exactly what Irene would need in stock. Nothing else would change. Irene would run the town.
I'd just have more space to think.
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10 Crazy Things People Say Right Before They Realize They're Completely Addicted to Facebook
If you've ever said "I'm not addicted to Facebook!" or "Yes! 2000 friends!" then you probably should read this article and figure out whether you're addicted or not to the king of social networking, Facebook. Our international team of stalkers, I mean experts, has searched the world to determine the 10 crazy things people say right before they realize they're completely addicted to Facebook.
If you've ever said "I'm not addicted to Facebook!" or "Yes! 2000 friends!" then you probably should read this article and figure out whether you're addicted or not to the king of social networking, Facebook. Our international team of stalkers, I mean experts, has searched the world to determine the 10 crazy things people say right before they realize they're completely addicted to Facebook.
1) "I'm not addicted to Facebook!"
If you're answering someone who's accusing you of being addicted to Facebook, you probably are! Think closely about how much time you spend on it, how much you use it.
2) "OMG this is so going to be my profile pic tomorrow!"
I've heard this hundreds of times at great parties. Someone takes a photo of a person in a funny situation or looking pretty hot. As soon as they've run over to review the phoot, they squeal out this sentence before they can think about it. But as soon as they say it, a quizzical look flashes across their eyes… "Do I think about Facebook all day?" The answer is yes, people, it's yes.
3) "I can't leave the computer right now! I gotta find out if someone tags me in a photo from last night!"
It's early on Saturday morning, and are you waiting up, hung over after last night's great party, making sure that nobody's going to tag you in a terrible photo? Are you checking every 5 minutes to make sure? You're addicted to Facebook! Go drink some water and pop an advil.
4) "Facebook's actually pretty important to the human race if you think about it."
I've heard people ardently defending Facebook for many reasons. But out of that group, there are a few people that defend it way too hard. They explain how it's vital to our growth as a species. Cool it, OK? You're just addicted to Facebook.
5) "Yes! 2000 friends!"
No comment necessary here! You are playing a dangerous game that has nothing to do with real friends. Remember that! Well, maybe not really dangerous.
6) "Bill just liked Tina's comment on Jenna's wall!"
If you're ridiculously excited and talking about how one of your friends just liked another friend's comment on yet another person's wall, then you're a stalker and you're probably addicted to Facebook. There are definitely some non-addicted folks that may be intrigued about certain comments, but if you're getting a really high level of satisfaction out of this kind of thing, you're totally absorbed into the Facebook world.
7) "I was going to buy 50 FrontierVille coins, but it's a better deal if you buy 2000 so I did that!"
Addictions to Facebook games start simply, but they grow with crazy speed… They grow as fast as Zynga's pocketbook. And if you're buying 2000 gold coins, I have to tell you, you're probably addicted.
8 ) "I'm quitting Facebook." or "I hate Facebook."
Then they realize they can't… because they're addicted. Or they realize they don't, because they love Facebook!
9) "Forget email, just send it to me by Facebook."
As youngsters around the world stop using email and use Facebook messaging instead, we see an older generation dropping email as well. The second you do, you're probably admitting your life is now on Facebook.
10) "Arrrghh! Why don't they have group chat on Facebook?"
If you're that upset about this, and so dedicated to Facebook that you won't even consider using other forms of communication (or transport to actually see your friends, for that matter), then you're addicted!
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We are all aware of the dire condition of the global environment but still we are not consciously trying to lead a greener life. A greener way of life means that you actively try to reduce your carbon footprint and take steps for making your surroundings pollution free.
Many people boast that they understand the value of going green and support recycling drives but do not actively participate in keeping the environment clean and green.
If you really want to do something to keep your surrounding clean then you should try to maintain a green lifestyle. You need not spend huge sums of money for going green. It can be done easily by following some simple methods.
One thing that people fail to understand is that every decision they make have a direct impact on their surrounding environment.
The home appliances you use and the sort of food you consume daily all are affecting the global environment in some way. For producing and transporting meat, many different natural resources are wasted.
Transportation of food causes pollution because petrol and diesel have to be burnt in the process. We use our cars even when not necessary.
The distances that can be covered easily on foot are traveled in cars. In our daily life, unwittingly we do many things that directly and indirectly cause pollution. To maintain a green lifestyle you have to think carefully about your daily activities that cause pollution.
Even educated people do not take going green seriously. For a long time the environmentalists have been predicting disastrous global climatic changes. Nothing bad has happened yet and people have now stopped feeling worried about their warnings.
There is a misconception that only people with lots of money and time can lead a green lifestyle. It is not for the common person. This is definitely not true. There are many things that you can do to curb your daily carbon emissions.
If possible, start recycling all old stuffs rotting at your home. Reduce wastage of energy and buy appliances that consume minimum energy. If the government and political parties start spreading awareness in a more comprehensive way and encourage recycling as a part of life people will get a better chance of leading a greener life.


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Richard Schoeberl, Ph.D. has been a professor with the Criminal Justice Program at Martin Methodist College since 2014 and is the current Criminology Program Chair. He has over 23 years of security and law enforcement experience, including the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the National Counterterrorism Center (NCTC). The NCTC is part of the Office of the Director of National Intelligence; the group brings together specialists from the CIA, the FBI, and the Department of Defense. He served a variety of positions throughout his career, ranging from Supervisory Special Agent at the FBI's headquarters in Washington, D.C., to acting Unit Chief of the International Terrorism Operations Section at the NCTC's headquarters in Langley, Virginia. Before his managerial duties at these organizations, he worked as a Special Agent investigating violent crime, international terrorism, terrorist financing, cyberterrorism, and organized drugs. He also was assigned numerous collateral duties during his FBI tour, including a certified instructor and a member of the agency's SWAT program. In addition to the FBI and NCTC, he is an author on numerous articles over terrorism and security and has served as a media contributor for Fox News, CNN, PBS, NPR, Al-Jazeera Television, Al Arabiva Television, Al Hurra, and Sky News in Europe. Additionally, he works with the international non-profit organization Hope for Justice, combatting Human Trafficking.
Daniel Scherr, Ph.D. is a Professor of Criminal Justice at Martin Methodist College. He joined the program in the fall of the 2016 school year, and he teaches both introductory and upper-level courses. Scherr also works as an Adjunct Professor at Western International University, teaching International Business and Public Policy courses for their online Masters programs. Scherr began his career with a Bachelors of Arts in Spanish Language and Literature from North Carolina State University. After graduation, he entered the U.S. Army as a Second Lieutenant in the Artillery. He primarily served at Fort Sill, Oklahoma, and left as a Captain after spending time in command, operations, and multiple other functions. After the military, Scherr worked as a transportation officer for CSX Transportation at multiple locations in the Eastern United States and completed his Master's in Business Administration at American Military University. Scherr is a Ph.D. candidate (ABD) in Public Policy Administration with a Concentration in Terrorism, Mediation, and Peace at Walden University. His dissertation is on Cybersecurity at the State and Local levels, including polices and preparedness measures. His research interests include Cybersecurity, Terrorism, School Violence, Transportation Policy, Education Reform, and wicked problems.
Jonathan A. Dudek, Ph.D., is an Adjunct Professor of Criminal Justice at Martin Methodist College and a forensic psychologist with a national security and law enforcement background. He maintains an international consulting practice assisting developing countries, corporations, and other public and private sector entities with business and program development; human capital and systems-based risk management, risk mitigation, and problem-solving; identifying strategic opportunities; and forensic and investigative consultation. Dr. Dudek completed his Postdoctoral Fellowship in Forensic Psychology, Law and Psychiatry Program at the University of Massachusetts Medical School, his Ph.D. at the Drexel University in Pennsylvania and his undergraduate in Clinical Psychology at Harvard Medical School. He served in the FBI's Profile Division and later at the DEA.
Anthony L. Clark, J.D. is an Adjunct Professor of Criminal Justice at Martin Methodist College. He is currently a Municipal Judge and practicing attorney, bringing over 20 years of experience to the department in criminal law, having represented clients in both Federal and State Courts. He has wide-ranging experience gleaned from the United States Military where he served abroad with the U.S. Marine Corps, and he recently retired from the Tennessee Army National Guard. Furthermore, he offers a vast law enforcement background, having served as a police officer, detective, chief deputy, and a Special Agent with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation. Clark graduated from Austin Peay State University and holds a Juris Doctorate from Nashville School of Law.
G. Dayton Cheatham,J.D. is an Adjunct Professor of Criminal Justice at Martin Methodist College. He has a B.A. in Philosophy from Washington College and holds a Juris Doctorate from the University of Minnesota where he graduated cum laude. During law school, he volunteered for the Asylum Law Project, providing assistance to immigrants in El Paso, TX. He is currently employed as a Research Assistant at Greensboro College's James Addison Jones Library and a Compliance Researcher at Martin Methodist College.
Richard Hannah Dunavant is an Adjunct Professor of Criminal Justice at Martin Methodist College. He is a practicing attorney, bringing almost 40 years of experience to the department in criminal law, having practiced in both Federal and State Courts. He has wide-ranging experience gleaned from his positions as a County Attorney, Assistant Public Defender, Deputy District Attorney, Assistant Tennessee Attorney General and City Judge. He received his J.D., cum laude, from Cumberland School of Law, his B.A. from Samford University, and The University of the South (Sewanee).
Anthony (Tony) Mottola is an Adjunct Professor of Criminal Justice at Martin Methodist College. He has over 35 years of law enforcement and security experience including the New York City Police Department and the United States Air Force. He retired as a sergeant detective (SDS) after 25 years as a member of NYPD. He served as executive officer for the NYPD Intelligence Bureau's Strategic Unit, which is a covert counterterrorism initiative and director of the Domestic Liaison Program. He represented the Intelligence Bureau in numerous investigations to include the Boston Bombing, civil unrest, mass shootings, and large-scale incidents outside New York City. During his tenure with the NYPD, he worked additional assignments in Counter Terrorism, Gang Intelligence, Detective Bureau, Task Force, Street Narcotics Enforcement Unit, anti-gang/graffiti units, and patrol. He was a first responder/search leader for recovery efforts and supervisor of security details in the immediate aftermath of World Trade Center attacks. He holds a master's degree from Marist College and is a doctoral candidate at Nova Southeastern University. Additionally, he co-authored and published the book, "Graffiti," to assist law enforcement in gang investigations and deciphering graffiti.
How you will Benefit from this Program
Because the Criminal Justice degree program at MMC is staffed with seasoned field professionals, students benefit from their combined knowledge gained through years of practical experience in the field. This level of education cannot be replicated from pure academics nor can it be obtained from textbooks sources alone.
Students graduating from the MMC Criminal Justice program are skilled in a wide variety of abilities. Besides the basic knowledge of the development and diversity of the three elemental branches of the Criminal Justice field, students understand how those elements function together and separately. They acquire basic crime scene skills, interview/interrogation skills, practical legal knowledge, a working sense of professional ethics, report writing skills, observational skills, academic writing skills, critical thinking skills, and a sense of comradery that will follow them into their professional lives after graduation.
Quality, Convenience & Growth Potential
Initially, because students are mentored by Criminal Justice professors, they stay on track in the program, not wasting time or money on lasses that will not work toward fulfillment of their graduation requirements. The quality of our educational process has been acclaimed by field professionals in their reports back to us concerning our graduate's level of excellence in their work.
Growth Potential
Because the MMC Criminal Justice degree does not focus on specialization but addresses the field generally, students are exposed to a wide range of potential career options related to the field. Coupled with the field experience of the professorial staff, students are exposed to practical features of the field and the potentials that exist in the "real world."
Job Opportunities
Careers in Criminal Justice have exploded over the past decades. We have graduates working in everything from traditional enforcement positions, to support positions, to laboratory experts in DNA. Salaries vary according to the job, its location, and function within the field.
Expected Outcomes:
- Students will be versed in the history, development, and operational aspects of the criminal justice system in the United States..
- Students will gain practical forensic evidentiary processing skills.
- Students will acquire investigatory, interview and reporting skills.
- Students will obtain an understanding of Federal, state and local laws, both civil and criminal, and the judicial proceedings by which these laws are applied to our society.
- Students will be exposed to the criminal justice field environment and social construct.
To view the curriculum in its entirety, visit here.
B.S. - B.A. CJ Degree Requirements Psychology & Social Sciences Track advising forms.
B.S. - B.A. CJ Degree Requirements Management Information Systems Track advising forms.
B.S. - B.A. CJ Degree Requirements Homeland Security Track advising forms.
Minor in Criminal Justice for Non-Criminal Justice Majors
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Minor in Criminal Justice with a Legal Emphasis
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Homeland Security Minor
Note to CJ Majors: Follow the emphasis in Homeland Security (Page 173 Catalog)
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Two employees at Shelton's DiMatteo Group receive awards
Two women employed at the DiMatteo Group in Shelton were recently honored for their work on either the regional or state level.
Rebecca D'Agostino of Meriden, a benefits account executive, received the Woman of Year Award from the Home Builders and Remodelers Association of Fairfield County (HBRA).
Kim DiMatteo of Bethany, a partner and vice president in the business, has been honored as a 2013 Woman of FIRE (Finance, Insurance and Real Estate) by The Commercial Record.
'A superstar in the community'
As the recipient of the Woman of the Year Award, D'Agostino was recognized for her contributions to the HBRA as well as the industry as a whole. She was selected for her devotion to the betterment of the HBRA; the advancement of the industry; and her reputation as a businesswoman.
Specifically, D'Agostino has shown support for the association through committee and voluntary involvement. Her contribution to the HBRA over the last several years has included the golf classic and membership committees as well as educational seminars.
She has worked at DiMatteo Group since 2008 and has been involved in the insurance industry since 1995.
"I am very pleased that Rebecca was singled out for this noteworthy achievement," said John DiMatteo, president of the DiMatteo Group. "Not only is she a great asset to our company but she is a superstar in the community who deserves this coveted award."
Builders association
The HBRA of Fairfield County is an association that represents and advances the interests of the home building, remodeling and land development industries in Fairfield County.
Since 1947, HBRA has strived to be a leader in providing innovative resources for its members.
The industry's best and brightest
Kim DiMatteo received the Woman of FIRE award by The Commercial Record, an annual award that recognizes the key female players in the local FIRE sector.
The third annual Women of FIRE award celebrates the best and the brightest women in the Connecticut FIRE industry. With the help of The Commercial Record readers, a group of judges sorted through dozens of nominations and chose 15 leaders.
"We searched for the best of the best — those women who are making a difference through innovation, hard work, team-building, philanthropy, mentoring or leadership — and these women demonstrate these exemplary qualities," said Timothy M. Warren Jr., CEO of The Warren Group, publisher of The Commercial Record.
DiMatteo started her career in 1989 in the life insurance division of the John Hancock Insurance Co. Shortly after, she met her husband John DiMatteo, who was moving back home to take over his family's insurance business. She joined the family business and was asked to increase the company's commercial insurance line.
Growing the commercial business
At the time, the DiMatteo Group was selling about 90% personal insurance and 10% commercial insurance. The company currently sells about 15% personal insurance and 85% commercial insurance, mostly in the construction and real estate fields.
Kim DiMatteo helped grow the commercial business by being an active member of HBRA of Fairfield County. DiMatteo has been instrumental in offering and overseeing one of the only Insurance Programs for Residential General Contractors underwritten by The Hartford Insurance Company.
When not working, DiMatteo volunteers in the community. She and her three children assemble about 100 Easter baskets for homeless children each year.
Charity foundation
She also is one of many family members who work on the DiMatteo Group's charitable foundation. This nonprofit organization was established by the family eight years ago as a tribute to their late father Anthony "Tony" DiMatteo, who was battling cancer at the time.
The family started an annual golf tournament as the main funding source for the foundation.
About the company
Founded more than 53 years ago, DiMatteo Group, a family-owned and -operated business, specializes in insurance, employee benefits, income tax and financial services. Visit www.dimatteogrp.com for more information.


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We're all basic next to Blue.
A video surfaced of Beyonce and JAY-Z's daughter Blue Ivy Hitting The Folks, Milly Rocking and doing the whip to The Execs' song "Just Do It."
No one has any real idea how this clip surfaced, but I'm so glad it did.
At five-years-old, Blue already has a budding rap career, and now dance. At the age of five I was most concerned about the substance of boogers. God… she's cooler than me now. This clip is making me question my current existence. HOW DO THE CARTERS POSSESS THIS POWER OVER PEOPLE?
Give it a play below and ponder the meaning of life with me:
GET IT BLUE! pic.twitter.com/GOCuM5PCK2
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Course Overview
With increasing opportunities presented by digital and social media, there has never been a better time to join the creative industries. The lines between the different communication channels are becoming blurred; advertising agencies are no longer just producing 'advertising' they create news, make art, put on events, develop products and much more. In addition, 'category disruptors' such as Spotify, Google, Netflix and Amazon are also developing creative content and brand communications. And channels like Vice, Buzzfeed, LADbible, and many others, are creating and delivering news, entertainment and content in engaging, innovative and creative ways.
To meet the needs of these innovators and their subscribers, today's creatives need to be agile and versatile. To succeed, students need to graduate as cross-disciplinary creatives able to tackle a wide variety of challenges.
Our BA (Hons) Creative Brand Communications course will give you a broad range of skills and knowledge to put you at the cutting edge of creative brand communications. Developed with input from leading Public Relations firm Weber Shandwick, this new course is designed to give you the versatility you need to be highly employable with many options for your future career.
You will learn to think strategically and develop and create content for different media channels for the purposes of advertising, public relations (PR), and branding. It will enable you to explore a wide variety of communications types and styles from print through to video and social media. Not only will this approach give you the opportunity to see which area of the creative communications industry you would like to specialise in, it also gives you a multi-disciplinary approach that's invaluable for a creative career.
More placements, more choices
Bucks is a Placements Plus university. So, whatever degree you do, you can be sure there'll be plenty of industry-relevant opportunities on offer, to help you get into your chosen field.
We'll also prepare you for work beforehand, with special skills for work training, further boosting your CV, and building skills employers will value. In recognition of the value we place on these skills we have incorporated this experience into your study time.
Placements Plus is all about helping you get some valuable experience under your belt while you're a student. To increase your choices later, and help you get the graduate-level job you want.
Course Details
Our course is focused on the creative aspects of advertising, PR, branding, online communications and social media.
You will learn how to develop visual and written materials in different media that communicate information creatively and persuasively, gaining an understanding of the conventions and practises of content design and explore the history and context of its development in the advertising, PR and branding industries.
You will develop an appreciation for the unique demands of 'ideating' concepts that work across different media and for the challenges and opportunities offered by today's transmedia environment. You will use the knowledge and skills to develop creative campaigns for Advertising, PR and branding campaigns with a focus on understanding how to give clients in the real-world ideas they can use to express their values, identities as well as simply 'selling' and creating awareness.
The course aims to build conceptual abilities alongside practical skills. Ideas are all important but so too are the necessary skills to communicate and position the message. You will be encouraged to develop your art direction, writing, design, digital, strategic, photography and computing talents through a series of skills workshops, critiques, lectures and master classes.
Our students are taught by tutors who have worked in industry and have large contact networks which they draw on to provide you with mentors, visiting lectures and potential work placements.
What are the course entry requirements?
A typical offer will require a UCAS Tariff score between 80 - 104 points. A minimum of two full A-levels (or equivalent) is required. Every application is considered on an individual basis.
On review of your application, you may be invited for an interview and portfolio review.
For further details of our international English entry requirements, please visit our international pages.
Applicants who do not meet the minimum requirements for the three-year undergraduate programme, or those who do not feel fully prepared for a degree course, can apply for a four-year programme including a Foundation Year; find out more.
Course Modules
Module Map
This module map provides a list of the modules that make up your course. You can find more information about how your course is structured on our Academic Advice section.
The modules available on this course are as follows:
Year 1 Modules
- Creative Skills
- Conceptual Communication
- Brands & Branding
- Historical and Critical Thinking
Year 2 Modules
- Advertising Communication Skills
- Digital Advertising and Creative Content
- Transmedia Brand Storytelling
- Design Research and Theory
Year 3 Modules
- Agency
- Final Major Project Creative Combined Independent
- Contextual and Historical Studies Dissertation
How much does it cost
Full Time Home and EU, Academic Year 2021-2022: £9,250 per year
Full Time International, Academic Year 2021-2022: £13,750 per year
Most courses will involve some additional costs that are not covered by your fees.
You could benefit from financial support through a bursary or scholarship during your time as a student. For more details visit our financial support, bursaries and scholarships section.
Questions about fees?
Contact our Enquiries Team:
0330 123 2023
How do I apply?
For application details please visit bucks.ac.uk/applying-to-bucks


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Cover is in great shape! Little to no edge or corner wear. Pages are tight and clean. No noticed markings. Overall great condition! ; 'I was the first child and develpoed a sense of responsibility early as the oldest of seven children. My early childhood was spent in Salt Lake City, where I developed rheumatic fever at teh age of three. For the next three years I spent most of my time in the Primary Children's Hospital, which was located across the street from the Temple. Because of my heart condition, it was said by the doctors that I would not live to see adulthood. I beat the odds.' ; 8.5" x 11"; 295 pages
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Loleatta Holloway
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First official reissue of the 1973 Loleatta Holloway album, remastered from the original tapes and released as a limited edition of 500 copies on 180 gram vinyl.
Loleatta Holloway (born in Chicago,1946) was an American R&B-Disco singer known for her massive hit songs such as "Hit and Run", "Love Sensation" and "Relight My Fire", all of which have been sampled extensively worldwide. Billboard magazine ranked her as the 95th most successful dance artist of all-time. Holloway first began her career singing gospel music, then in the early 70s, she met her future producer, manager (and husband) Floyd Smith which kick-started her impressive recording career. Shortly after Holloway signed with the Atlanta-based soul music label 'Aware' where she recorded two albums: Loleatta (1973) and Cry to Me (1975). Later, in the mid 70s she signed with top Philadelphia arranger and producer Norman Harris' Gold Mind/Salsoul Records, where she recorded many more top charting hit singles and launched her career as a disco act. From then on (and until this day) Holloway's songs (which became DJ favorites) were heavily remixed and sampled on a multitude of tracks from renowned acts such as Black Box, Whitney Houston, Bobby Byrd, Raekwon, Flo Rida, Pitbull, Ice Cube_and MANY others. Loleatta Holloway passed away at the age of 64 on March 21, 2011 leading to a wave of tributes and condolences from across the globe (Holloway also had a huge following in Europe and Japan). Her debut album (Loleatta from 1973), which we are presenting you here today, is a total classic _ it is here that Holloway developed her throaty, full-bodied vocal style and dramatic presentation we all came to enjoy and admire. The album features the hit singles "Mother of Shame" & "Our Love". Also included is a beautiful rendition of the Syl Johnson track "We Did it". Fast & slow-paced grooves, blazing horns accompanying the driving rhythm section, female backing vocalists soaring in unison, chiming guitars _ and of course Loleatta's explosively powerful and joyful vocals make this a fantastic (and dance-floor friendly) album. Holloway really brings the tracks & arrangements (penned by a number of hugely talented songwriters) to life using a combination of emotion, passion and power. Originally released in 1973, Tidal Waves Music now proudly presents the first official reissue of Loleatta's classic debut album. [info sheet from distr.]


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How many men does it take to spot a moon? Apparently, the issue is such a heated one that there is a push for the parliament to pass legal and constitutional law on it.
Pakistan has witnessed controversies over moon-sighting during Eid in the past few years, mainly because Mufti Shahabuddin Popalzai of Masjid Qasim Ali Khan in Peshawar disregarded the decisions of the Ruet-i-Hilal committee and made separate announcements over sighting of the Shawwal moon.
This year, to counter the very urgent problem of the two moons, the Ruet-i-Hilal committee urged the parliament to pass a law providing not just legal but constitutional protection to the committee.
However, with no time left for parliamentary proceedings, as the government cannot get the draft bill on the committee approved by both the houses of parliament, the Ministry of Religious Affairs has decided to forward the matter to the interior ministry. The Interior Ministry's important tasks include state security, dealing with territorial affairs of FATA, and now, apparently, to determine when the moon was sighted.
In all seriousness, it would be efficient to have the State to declare the three days of Eid, to make planning for state sanctioned holidays easier. The system right now creates a lot of unpredictability, where most of the times, we do not know until late in the night whether we have to go to work the next day or not. A state declared Eid would certainly make planning for vacations and time management easier.
However, let us not pretend, as the Ruet-i-Hilal committee is, that having two Eids creates a negative impression of the country at global level. With the amount of tension between the provinces, the issue of two Eids is certainly not exigent enough for the state to provide protection to a Punjab based committee, and disavow a Peshawar one.


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The Adventures of Teddy Ruxpin (1987)Genres - Children's/Family | Sub-Genres - Children's Fantasy | Run Time - 30 min. | Countries - United States |
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The twelfth installment of the World of Teddy Ruxpin video collection, which invites kids to join in Teddy Ruxpin's action-packed adventures, World of Teddy Ruxpin, Vol. 12: Win One for the Twipper finds Teddy Ruxpin engaged in a game of Grungeball with his evil enemy Tweeg. Tweeg, who has disguised himself as Professor Tweeter, pretends to be a well-meaning friend. Meanwhile, he plots to claim the deed to Newton Gimmick's house.


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Makita Japan Model TM51DZ Rechargeable multi tool 18V Li-Ion Cordless Drilling chipping. Thank you for interested in my items!
This is Makita Japan model but It is the production of Makita Overseas Factory. Body only / battery charger is not included. Because of a rule of International Air Transport Association. It is totally different from products from unlicensed Chinese maker who copied this brand.
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It is the safest and fastest way to send it to you. In the case of an accident in transit, I will apply for compensation to Japan Post. However, please understand that there is a possibility that it could take several months even with the guarantee.1: Post office of your country will visit your address. 2: Post office of your country will check the Product that was damaged. 3: If the post office of your country has recognized the damage, the price of the product will be paid to me. Buyers Outside of JAPAN Important - Please Read. These charges are between you and your country and are your responsibility. The item "Makita Rechargeable multi tool 18V Lithium-Ion Cordless Drilling chipping TM51DZ" is in sale since Thursday, March 12, 2015. This item is in the category "Home & Garden\Tools\Power Tools\Other Power Tools". The seller is "japanese-hardware-store" and is located in Miyagi. This item can be shipped worldwide.


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Bohemian Moonstone Feather Headpiece
Want something really unique and special to stand out on your wedding day? Or your next festival?
This handmade Bohemian Moonstone Feather Headpiece is the perfect adornment for any bohemian Bride.
Centered with a moonstone pendant and draping antique bronze chain and crystal quartz stone droplets on either side.
It ties at the back and is adjustable in size and varies in the way you can wear it.
The feather and charm detailed ties can also be used to braid through your hair to create that perfect bohemian look.
The great thing about any of our headpieces is that they can be worn anywhere, to a festival, fancy dress party or just when you want to stand out from the crowd!
We chose to use the moonstone for a number of reasons :
The mysterious moonstone has been used for centuries in a variety of cultures. Being a perfect expression of the yin feminine energy and the soothing energy of the moon, the moonstone is the bringer of calm, peace and balance.
Moonstone is a master healer for women – it brings soothing, healing calm energy and helps regain back your power and inner balance. The perfect addition to wear on your BIG DAY! It is equally good to use in any meditation ceremonies or practices you may do.
The meaning of moonstone is in its energy – a very nourishing, sensual, deeply feminine energy that knows how to heal and bring you back to wholeness. It is the stone of the mother moon, deep healing waters, and sacred feminine energies.
With its high energy rays of purple, gold and blue colors, the mysterious moonstone is always enveloped in a shimmering white energy; this makes it a very protective stone.
Made with vegan friendly faux suede, ethically sourced feathers and a combination of both brass and wood charms and pendants.