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Multi-brand franchisors think strategically to maximize ROI
Grounds Guys, a landscaping and lawn care service brand, joined Neighborly in 2010 and has grown to more than 200 locations in the United States and Canada.
The home and outdoor services franchising sector continues to attract investors, resulting in a surge of acquisition activity that's expected to continue.
"Private equity companies are beginning to realize that franchises can deliver a steady volume of recurring revenue, so things really came to a steam in 2018," says Kevin Wilson, CEO of Buzz Franchise Brands, which has Pool Scouts and Home Clean Heroes under its umbrella.
Apax Partners, a large private equity firm, bought Authority Brands last fall and Neighborly (formerly Dwyer Group), a portfolio company of Harvest Partners, swallowed a few into its system as well, for a whopping 21 service brands under its belt.
While taking notice of all this recent movement, the trend itself was not a primary motivation for Home Franchise Concepts to expand its footprint in the sector, says CEO Shirin Behzadi. Starting with Budget Blinds 27 years ago, Home Franchise Concepts also now includes Tailored Living, Concrete Craft and AdvantaClean, its most recent buy. "We're not just reacting to the marketplace," says Behzadi. "We have put a lot of vision into our plan and we only partner with franchises that make sense to be under our umbrella."
Branding adjustments
The unifying thread that weaves through Home Franchise Concepts' companies is they're all based on a design and consultation approach.
The company created brand bios for each of its concepts to ensure a uniform voice and decided that a rebranding was called for. Tailored Living, for example, started off by merging Closet Tailors and Premier Garage, both focused on organization, into one broader franchise bringing the same level of organization to the home. Similarly, All American Decorative Concrete morphed into HFC's Concrete Craft after some branding exercises.
The lesson for HFC from such growth was not just about rebranding, Behzadi says. "Every one of our franchises has its own unique requirements because each one is in a different stage in the lifespan of a franchising system, so the lesson for us was to identify those and execute on strategic plans for each."
Chris Grandpre, CEO of Outdoor Living Brands, understands this adjustment period well. The company went through a reboot with two of its four franchises: Renew Crew and Conserva Irrigation.
Renew Crew started out as Wood Renew before being bought by Outdoor Living Brands, which looked to broaden its service offering because simply sticking to wood limited the franchise's impact.
"The strategy we needed was to dramatically increase top-line offerings so that franchisees were able to generate greater ROI on their investment to launch the business," Grandpre says. The takeaway: cleaning a variety of exterior surfaces, instead of just the wood deck, was the way to go.
Outdoor Living later seeded the concept for Conserva Irrigation with a few early adopters in Minneapolis who had a background in commercial irrigation. The company started small with the intention of franchising in the long term and after the pilot showed success, officially made Conserva a franchise. The early testers had their franchise fees waived, and per the pilot license agreements would have the right to convert the business to a Conserva irrigation franchise. Grandpre says such a test drive helped Outdoor Living figure out the viability of a franchise, measuring metrics such as unit economics and ROI.
Pool Scouts is under the Buzz Franchise Brands flag, along with Home Clean Heroes.
Sibling rivalry?
An adjustment period in the wake of an acquisition is to be expected and maybe even a healthy bit of rivalry between brands. Grandpre says bruised egos were kept to a minimum by keeping all processes transparent, especially with Wood Renew. "We explained our vision and how it would involve massive changes to the business model, to the brand name, advertising, technology platform," he says, admitting it was a difficult process, but worth it. "You're essentially changing human behavior and we're asking a franchise system that invested in a business focused on the cleaning and sealing of wood to fundamentally change their business.
Changing that management aspect and figuring out the field operational procedures is the hardest part of it all."
Outdoor Living also had brand management relocate to headquarters in Richmond, Virginia, which led to some loss of talent but the move was necessary to preserve the company culture, Grandpre says.
Challenges can present themselves in other ways. In Neighborly's case, does having 21 different franchises under one umbrella have each vying for the parent's attention? Not really, says CEO Mike Bidwell. "We put a brand president in charge of each brand and they make sure they are fully committed to operating that business with the care it deserves and ensuring franchisee growth," he says.
Neighborly is working on its online platform, www.getneighborly.com, whereby franchise brands under its umbrella can stand to gain from referrals from each other.
While this might work for franchises with mutually exclusive concepts, it has the potential to lead to conflict when concepts compete for the same piece of pie.
"We don't have an overlap between our core verticals, but in the case of fringe services," such as appliance and plumbing repair, "there might be a little, in which case we educate our franchisees that there's a long-term collective benefit for this initiative for everyone," Bidwell says.
The growth potential
While challenges develop initially, the advantages in an acquisition are many. One of the biggest lies in the economies of scale, HFC's Behzadi says.
"Every marketing initiative, technology, product placement and positioning, internal systems, we have worked on tailoring these to each brand while still keeping it all brand-agnostic," she says. HFC has worked for three years on a complete overhaul of internal processes to make them seamless and scalable. This positions the company to execute an effective rinse-and-repeat for each new acquisition in the future, a prospect Behzadi does not rule out.
"Our guiding principle is making sure our franchisees are as successful as they want to be," Behzadi says. "At the same time, our goal is to acquire additional brands that would work with our existing ones in a synergistic way to help lift all of them across the board."


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This work is about materiality and honouring the beautiful paper that I work with. In this series I am using papers that friends of mine brought back from Tokyo for me. Washi papers have an ancient tradition and are still made today. Each paper house has its own unique designs.
Art is about being human, so if you are human you can appreciate art. My art making process is precision orientated and inspired by pre-digital graphic design processes I learned 20 years ago. I invite the viewer to create their own unique meaning.
Body of work presented by Candice Berman Gallery 2019
When I make art, I feel a calm come over me, the intensity of the process absorbs me and forces me to focus my mind 100% on the task. If I loose focus, the pieces simply do not fit together. What I am wondering is – can the feelings I get when I make the work; calmness, euphoria, enjoyment and peace be transferred off the page to the viewer? In other words, can my work act as a medicine for the brain? Can the experience of looking at my work act as a calming agent to the viewer? Can art be medicine?
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Paper Collage, 20 x 20cm, 2019
An anxiolytic (also antipanic or antianxiety agent) is a medication or other intervention that inhibits anxiety. All of the works in this series are named after the active ingrdients in these medicines. There are other substances that can also produce and anxiolytic effect and the work plays with this idea.
Paper Collage 20 x 20cm, 2019
There is a growing international movement of people who are investigating and using psilocybin, mushrooms, LSD, MDMA and other illegal substances to cure a whole host of mental illnesses. Clinical trials are showing positive results. Some works are named after magic mushrooms.
Paper Collage, 20x20cm, 2019
I offer these works in the hope theycan help people to connect with their own feelings of joy, peace and stillness. I also want the work raise awareness and destigmatise mental health.
Anxiolytic Effect
Paper Collage, 60 x 70cm, 2019
Paper Collage, 70 x100cm
Paper Collage, 41 x 35cm
Paper Collage, 60 x 70cm
In our crazy, messed up world, we need as many things as possible to remind us that there is good in the world, that there is a higher order of thinking humans are capable of, and most of all, that there is hope.
Karen Stewart
Latest Collection Sept 2018
In this collection I am working with one of my favorite themes - how humans relate to their environment. We are living in a fast evolving city - Cape Town's spaces are changing radically in real time. How do we adapt to these changes? How do we feel about the increased densification of our city? How do citizens deal with their anger at what they perceive to be a City council that seems to want to only make money from rates - without thinking about the consequences for the sound, air and water pollution that all of this development brings?
In this body of work - I try to create a feeling of an ideal state - a reflective space for us to think about how we are in our changing spaces - both physically and emotionally.
May - July 2018
Continuing with the theme of Global Warming this series moves in a new more textured direction. I have always loved how cropping changes the way we see a work - each little spot becomes its own micro world which our eye can focus. I have introduced the hand-made mark and brought back watercolour work. I have had lots of fun playing and remaking origninal watercolour works into the new "Painting" series.
Paper Collage, 61 x 43 cm
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Early 2018 Works on paper
"Weather Girls" is about the profound way the weather affects city dwellers - we have become complacent about nature's impact on our lives. However the water crisis in Cape Town has helped us change our behaviour and attitudes to water consumption and preservation.
The crisis created a frenzy of political reactions and a flourish of public commentary. My work is an abstract digestion of the failures and triumphs we have made as a city to combat the so-called "Day Zero". It is work that seeks to focus on the issue of global warming – adding to the message many artists are bringing home to their communities about the need to act, be aware and change our lifestyles to combat water scarcity.
2017 Works on paper
These abstract paper collages function as a personal map of how I experience Cape Town. This work reflects the rich diaspora of this historic city. I use handmade fine art papers, mulberry paper, and also have some handmade Lokta sheet paper which I assemble to construct this work.
My masters work at Stellenbosch University examined the collaboration between art and botany. Through botanical art I created a book. The book was made in response to Colonial taxonomy which often ignored indigenous knowledge. I delved into the history of botanical science in South Africa focusing on the work of early botanical explorers like Linneas, Spaarman and Le Valliant.
Some journals recorded local uses of plants; I juxtaposed these with images of herbarium sheets - the botanical recording of the plant. By combining these two worlds I hoped to tell a new story about our rich cultural and botanical heritage.

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There's truly nowhere quite like Samoa. From the moment you arrive on this idyllic nation's shores, you will be greeted by smiles and the lively 'Talofa' of the locals, who are ready to treat you like a treasured friend.
A special and important part of Fa'a Samoa – 'the Samoan way' – are the traditions. Check out the song and dance such as the Siva at a unique cultural show for visitors. You'll leave enchanted by the skill, grace and passion evident in the various dances, ranging from slow and captivating to thrilling and fast. The island's abundance of colour is sure to leave an impression. Locals don lavalavas and formal dresses and decorate their homes, buses, fences and even rocks with bold tones.
The colourful culture and welcome attitude is not all you'll find here – Samoa is packed with natural delights like glistening turquoise lagoons, towering volcanic landscapes, blissful beaches and banyan groves, all of which offer once-in-a-lifetime opportunities for adventure or relaxation – whichever holiday type suits you. There are ten islands that make up Samoa, with Upolu (home to Apia, the nation's capital) and Savai'i as the main two. Each island has its own unique flavour and feel – though both are equally delectable.
There's a different type of accommodation to suit every need in Samoa. No visit here is complete without spending at least one night in an open-sided, thatched beachfront fale, lulled to sleep by waves lapping the shore. If you're splashing out, there are, of course, deluxe resorts available where you can unwind in luxury. Or if you prefer, there's a complete range of accommodation in between. Whatever type of lodging, and however you decide to spend your time in these islands, it's possible that you'll leave them with more than just a tan and happy memories. Samoa… serene, spectacular and super special.
In Samoan, the word for family is 'aiga'. This special word refers to not only your immediate family, but also entire clans and communities, in keeping with the warm, welcoming vibe of Samoan culture. If you are after a true taste of Samoa and keen to have more of an authentic holiday experience we suggest you live like a local and opt to stay in one of the many beach fales dotted around the coastline. They are mostly on village land and usually family-operated and enjoy some of Samoa's most scenic vistas and million-dollar scenery. That means you get to sleep right on the beach under a thatched roof on wooden posts, and let the gentle lapping of waves lull you to sleep. There is no power, no private facilities and no room service, but there are stunning beachfront locations, unimpeded ocean views and unbeatable R&R.
The fabulous flavours of Samoa are most apparent in its cuisine. During the day you might see men out on the rocks catching yellow fin tuna, octopus, lobster and more. Raw fish with coconut cream, bananas and juicy tropical fruits from island plantations round off a perfect meal. If you hadn't already heard, Chef John is a local who has a passion for food and believes that Samoa has some of the best the world has to offer. Join in on one of his tours to learn more about the local produce and traditions, then enjoy a tasty meal he has prepared just for you. Still salivating? Stay at Return to Paradise Resort & Spa where you can delve into a mouth-watering 8-10 course degustation dinner with matching wines and mini-cocktails. Your taste buds will thank you for these culinary delights. Don't bother wearing a belt!
Upolu is Samoa's second largest island and home to its colourful capital, Apia. Take a stroll through the city's bustling markets. Enjoy a refreshing drink of coconut milk, or stock up on tropical fruit. Upolu has scores of dazzling white beaches, making it easy to find your own secluded cove. But take time, too, to venture inland to enjoy the verdant rainforest that echoes to the sound of tropical birds and is threaded by rivers and spectacular cascading waterfalls. To make the most of the magnificent natural attractions Upolu has to offer, hire a car – it's a fun and easy way to get around the island.
For a taste of the true Samoa you must visit Savai'i, Samoa's largest island. It's like travelling back in time to the way Samoa was many years ago and is the cultural experience you have yearned for. Here you can live like a local while at the same time savouring the island's stunning natural attractions. Get high on a rainforest canopy boardwalk or if you're a keen diver, take the opportunity to go scuba diving. Savai'i is an island of incredible contrasts – follow the lava tube trail, or blow away the cobwebs by taking an invigorating hike around the easily accessible volcanic crater on the Tafua Peninsula. Cool off afterwards by relaxing in the shade of a palm tree on a nearby white sand beach.
Paddles is a well-established restaurant in the main township of Apia. The menu includes a display of both Samoan and Italian cuisine to tantalise the taste buds. A relaxing time is guaranteed with good company, great food and excellent service. Open for lunch and dinner.
This stunningly beautiful swimming hole is fringed with lush green foliage and connected to the ocean by an underground lava tube which fills it full of crystal clear water and tropical fish. There's a slightly nerve-wracking ladder leading into the trench which might daunt younger sprogs in your clan, but the older ones will love to cannonball from the steps into the lush water below.
If you're familiar with buccaneers and buried gold, you're probably a fan of the Scottish author, Robert Louis Stevenson's most famous novel, Treasure Island. Stevenson's beautifully restored former residence, Villa Vailima features many of his belongings, musical instruments and family photos. Enjoy a guided tour of this grand 19th century abode. (Image: ©Samoa Tourism)
Hands down one of Samoa's most good looking beaches, this is the paradise we all dream about. As part of the mainland, the ice-white sand, crystal-clear lagoon and lolloping palms have 'come hither' written all over them. (Image: ©Samoa Tourism)
This spectacular waterfall in South-eastern Savai'i, plunges from the rainforest deep into a fresh-water swimming pool. Access is on a dirt road which is maintained by the local village. Entrance fees are collected at the Samoan fale about 650 metres from the main road.
Experience the furore of the ocean at its most powerful at the Alofaaga Blowholes. Powered by waves, these roaring jets of water defy gravity – for a short time at least – and shoot skyward at an incredible speed and with great ferocity.
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Based on conversations with the Social Security Administration, we are discontinuing use of the SOAR Consent for Release of Information Form (SOAR Consent) as it is not compliant with SSA's privacy guidelines. Communities who do not currently use this form as part of their SOAR Process will be unaffected by this change; however, the information below will still be helpful as you complete applications using the SOAR model.
The SOAR TA Center recommends the following steps in lieu of using the SOAR Consent:
Gathering Information on Previous or Pending Claims
If you used the SOAR Consent to request information on pending or previously filed SSI/SSDI applications, you can utilize the SSA-3288: Consent for Release of Information for this purpose.
Download the SSA-3288 from the SSA website.
Follow the instructions on the form, along with guidance provided in the SOARWorks article, "Prior or Pending Applications."
Be sure to specify on Question 8 the exact information you are looking for, such as, "information related to pending SSI/SSDI claims, claim level and file dates; information related to denied claims, claim level, denial dates and reasons for denial; SSI/SSDI allowances and eligibility dates."
Some communities are also submitting a SOAR cover sheet with the SSA-3288. Here is an example from New Mexico (DOCX).
Setting the Protective Filing Date
Some communities may have used the SOAR Consent to set an applicant's protective filing date (PFD). Instead, we recommend setting the PFD via one of the following methods:
Initiate the Online Disability Benefit Application, which can establish the PFD for both SSI and SSDI.
-- If you are not ready to submit the complete SSI/SSDI application, press "save and exit" when you reach the re-entry number screen and print out the re-entry number.
Call SSA to establish a date for an in-person or telephone interview.
Obtaining Additional Information
Assisting the applicant to create a free "my Social Security" account is an effective way to obtain other information previously requested using the SOAR Consent such as:
Verifying an applicant's date of birth
Checking on the status of an application or appeal
Getting a benefits verification letter
Reviewing contributions to Social Security and Medicare taxes
If you experience any issues as a result of this change and would like to speak further about it, please contact Jen Elder, National Policy and Partnerships Coordinator, at: email@example.com.


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The Spiked Warclub is the ninth weapon in the Club & Mace Class. It can be found between Levels 22 and 45 of the Dungeon. Merchants will sell it beginning at Level 6. It has a value of 7483 and a rarity of 900. Attack radius is 7; strike radius is 9. It takes up 3 x 2 inventory space.
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The code and in depth description of this experiment/job can be accessed at –https://github.com/sumanth232/vlc-streaming-mininet
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Real estate investments are pivotal if one needs to lead a life with utmost comfort and unmatched convenience. Residents are gradually transitioning from living as tenants to real-time home owners. Realtors have seized on to such opportunities in the market for reaching out to diverse range of residents as well as investors looking for profitable gains in the near future. DNR Casablanca by DNR Corporation is one such project that is strategically located at Mahadevapura in Bangalore.
The project with all of its amenities and structural specifications has proven to be an ideal investment deals that residents shouldn't miss out on. With high-rise buildings within the premises, DNR Casablanca ensures scenic views of landscaped gardens for ecological and eco-friendly benefits. Mahadevapura is close to some of the prestigious schools the city has to offer. With reputed IT tech parks in close proximity, investors are in a good spot as they wouldn't find it difficult to look for profitable tenants. A real-time or a physical experience of anything is important to come to spot-on profitable decisions. To complement this, DNR Casablanca encourages residents to come to the site, get a tour of the property, gauge overall property developments and physically experience the amenities and the floor plans available to arrive at profitable investment decisions.
Mahadevapura- An emerging real estate paradise
Project location is always a concern when one plans on investing in a property. Mahadevapura is an emerging location which is in close proximity to prominent landmarks around the city. It is crucial that residents realize that investing in emerging locations is profitable as opposed to investing in established locations. DNR Casablanca Mahadevapura is located to precision which provides diverse benefits to residents from all backgrounds and income groups. What's amazing about DNR Casablanca Bangalore is that they have managed their inventory so that they don't run into stock-out situations. The project is close to places like Whitefield and KR Puram which is close to industrial areas that contributes to increasing land appreciation rates. Mahadevapura, apart from entertaining premium builders for their respective projects even has independent plots of land that are up for sale. This helps residents to have a proactive approach on looking at real estate investment options. With the KR Puram railway station in close proximity along with the introduction of Bangalore metro rail services, residents are seamlessly connected to the rest of the city. Every location benefit considered, DNR Casablanca is a good option for long-lasting profitable returns.
Amenities or design specification? What would you consider?
Does a resident opt for amenities provided at the project or is it the architectural designs that attract investors? This is a question that is often put across by residents who are on the verge of becoming real-time home owners. It is always suggested that residents take the location of the project into consideration for a great investment deal. However, the amenities and the project design specifications are as important as the location of the project. Residents prefer purchasing properties that are located further out from the city to get away from the pollution and commotion. Absence of amenities and poor design specifications in that case adversely affects the credibility of the project. DNR Casablanca apartment have complemented that be devising amazing in-house amenities like equipped gymnasium, swimming pool for kids and adults, pristine landscaped gardens, rainwater harvesting to set a ecological environment and round the clock security services with manned security personnel stationed at entry and exits. With architectural marvels within the property, DNR Casablanca amazes residents at every level.
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What is Holistic Addiction Treatment?
Over the past few years, holistic treatment methods have been increasing in popularity among those who are seeking to break the cycle of addiction in their lives. However, many people may not know what holistic addiction treatment is, or they may have misconceptions about holistic practices. Contrary to what many people think, holistic drug treatment isn't some sort of new age fad. In reality, holistic addiction treatment is a comprehensive treatment approach that incorporates many philosophies and tools to help you break free of your addiction for good.
Holistic drug treatment focuses on the entire individual in body, mind, and spirit. With this approach to treatment, it is necessary to heal all aspects of a person's life in the most natural way possible. With holistic treatment methods, people learn to take control of their lives and develop a balanced lifestyle that does not rely on drugs or any harmful substances.
Oftentimes individuals who seek substance abuse treatment have deeper underlying issues that may go untreated with more traditional therapy methods. As a result, those who are addicted to drugs and alcohol are at greater risk for relapse once they get back to their regular life. Therefore, It is important that every aspect of a person is evaluated, and any underlying issues are addressed and healed.
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Holistic addiction treatment can help those in recovery in numerous ways. Holistic approaches can help reduce stress and boost one's immune system. Holistic methods also help those who are in recovery reduce tension and feelings of anxiety and depression. Overall, these approaches help improve a person's overall mental, physical and spiritual well-being. It is important to note that holistic treatment is most effective when paired with 12-step approaches as well as detox and aftercare programs.
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Acupuncture in an ancient Chinese practice that is based on the idea that points in the ear are associated with specific parts of the body. Through the practice of placing special needles in certain places on the ear, it can create a therapeutic effect anywhere in the body. Acupuncture is often used to reduce symptoms related to withdrawal and detoxification and may also have a role in relapse prevention by reducing anxiety, craving and irritability.
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Like meditation, there are many types of yoga practices that can be taught as part of holistic addiction treatment. No matter what form you learn, yoga is like meditation in reducing stress and anxiety. Regular practice of yoga can also strengthen the body and give you better flexibility. Additionally, It can also contribute to a greater sense of control when you experience cravings as well as insomnia and agitation.
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Journey Through Genres
Big Rhino are a rock indie band from Nottingham. This track is also available from their Bandcamp page as part of a three track E.P. called "Turn Around Baby".
It opens up with a lo-fi low volume intro and then develops a slightly laconic laid back bounce with a hint of Paul McCartney in the vocals.
As the song progresses there is a move towards being a bit more rocky, and nice little tempo and volume changes; cramming an amazingly varied selection of moods in a very short three and a half minutes.
It culminates in thirty seconds of "way oh ay oh" and "la la la la" that I would imagine most audiences would be singing along to with gusto while waving their pints around and jumping about. And that is going to please the landlord no end as they will have to buy more beer to replace what they have spilled.
Yep, I really like this, and will almost certainly check out more of Big Rhino in the future.
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Meghan Rogers has been telling stories since she could talk and writing creatively since she was first introduced to the concept in third grade. She spent her high school years completing her first novel and has been actively writing ever since. After college, Meghan went on to work with high school writers while earning her MFA in Creative Writing from Rosemont College. She is currently living in the Philadelphia area and working on her next novel.
I was born on January 8. My mom is a medical technologist, and my dad is a salesman. My favorite was when he sold Keebler products because I was, like, four and there was a truck of snacks parked in our driveway. Naturally, I was convinced it was my own personal cookie warehouse. I also have a sister. She is younger, though most of the time you wouldn't know it.
I've loved telling stories since I was a kid. As you can see to the right, I would tell them to whoever was around, regardless of their ability to listen to me. It also wasn't uncommon for me to dictate a play to my grandmother or tell my mom exactly what her Barbie was supposed to do and say to fit into the scene I had envisioned in my head.
The first time I remember writing a story of my own was in third grade. It was about aliens invading my school, and it was something like sixteen pages long. Nine-year-old me was SUPER proud of it!
My stuffed animals were riveted by my storytelling abiliities -- I think I'm about two here
Yes, I slept with my book after my first midnight release --Summer before sixth grade
As much as I had always liked stories and books, it wasn't until fifth grade that I truly became a reader. My teacher started reading Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets to my class whenever we had down time. I was completely and totally hooked from the start, and I got the first book in the series shortly after that. My mom read it to me at first, but a chapter a night turned out to be too slow for my liking and before long I was reading it on my own. At this point in time, there were only three books in the series. I couldn't handle leaving that world after just three books, so I would reread them on a loop. They were (almost literally) the only books I read in middle school. I was very happy any time I could add another book to the rotation.
While Harry Potter made me a reader, it was a TV show that made me seriously want to write. I discovered Buffy the Vampire Slayer towards the end of eighth grade, and it completely changed my perception of storytelling. It was about a year later – at the end of
my freshman year of high school – that I decided I wanted to write a story of my own, though I would do so in book form.
I spent my sophomore year brainstorming a young adult fantasy trilogy, which I planned to start writing my junior year. The only way I was going to actually have time to write it was to build an independent study into my school schedule. But to do that, I needed a teacher to be my advisor. I went to my favorite teacher, and she agreed in seconds. (I am forever indebted to her.)
I spent my junior year writing the first draft (by hand), then my senior year, I typed the whole thing up and edited. I was determined to have the book done by the time I graduated, so I was pretty much pulling it out at any chance I got. That summer, I submitted it to about twenty agents, but of course no one was interested because I didn't really know what I was doing. I mean, I didn't even revise, I just edited.
At that time, I also was under the impression that I wanted to be a teacher when I grew up. Even though a part of me always loved the idea of being an author, it felt too impractical. I remember, even as a third grader who had newly fallen in love with writing, thinking, that's too much of a long shot. However, by the end of high school the process of writing a book—rejection and all—had completely swept me up, and I knew that I needed a future built around writing. The summer before college I let go of my education major and switched to communications, which would allow me to minor in writing. I was all in on the author dream, long shot or not.
My writing minor was the best thing about college. That minor taught me how to think differently about writing and also led me to fix my original book.
Got caught editing at a track meet (with my first and current critique partner) -- Senior year
And by "fix," I mean that I threw the whole thing out, kept the characters and core concept and found a way to tell the story differently. (This is something I still do if I have an idea I like but a book that isn't working). I finished the first draft of this book, again, right before graduation. I workshopped it through grad school, but it didn't amount to too much beyond that. While it never sold or got me an agent, it did catch the attention of the person who would later become my agent. So all was not lost!
Launch of Crossing the Line -- April 2016
After college, I went on to get my MFA from Rosemont College. I learned so much there. There are plenty of awesome authors who get agents and published without MFAs, but I one hundred percent would not be here without mine.
During grad school, I also spent some time as a substitute teacher at my former high school. Remember the teacher who agreed to be my independent study advisor? Well, when I started subbing, she had newly taken over the creative writing classes. When I wasn't assigned a class, I'd spent my time in her room, working with her students. I got to know so many awesome teens who continue to inspire my characters and stories. I also learned that I really enjoy working with students one-on-one, which has led me to become a college writing tutor.
Shortly after I graduated from my MFA in May of 2012, I had the beginnings of the idea for Crossing the Line. I knew it was unlike anything I had ever written before, and I was pretty sure it would be the one.
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Snow leopards fitted with satellite collars to aid conservation work
Two snow leopards in Nepal have been fitted with satellite collars to gather information that could help protect the threatened species.
The elusive mountain-dwelling cats are found in just 12 countries in Asia, where they face a raft of threats including loss of prey, poaching and illegal trade, conflict with local people and loss or deterioration of their habitat.
Two male snow leopards were successfully fitted with satellite collars in Nepal's Shey Phoksundo National Park, by a team led by Nepal's Department of National Parks and Wildlife Conservation.
The team of local citizen scientists, national park staff, members of National Trust for Nature Conservation and WWF researchers collared Zeborong and Samling before releasing them back into the wild, in a first for the region.
Under the guidance of a wildlife vet the two adult animals were sedated and checks were carried out which showed both snow leopards were healthy.
Rebecca May, WWF-UK regional manager, Asia Programme, said: "Snow leopards are found in only 12 countries, and there are estimated to be as few as 4,000 in the wild.
"We are proud to work with the government of Nepal on this ground-breaking project, which we hope will provide special insights into the lives of snow leopards in this area to inform conservation efforts.
"The information from the satellite collars will inform and improve conservation plans to better protect the snow leopards, providing information on behaviour, movement and habitat use."
Snow leopards, found in countries including Nepal, Afghanistan, China, India, Russia and Kazakhstan, are listed as globally vulnerable to extinction.
In Nepal work is under way to protect the animals.
Nepali mountain communities consider the snow leopard to be a mountain deity, a belief which conservationists say helps ensure its long-term survival.


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The main accomplishment in Scene I was to wean the End User (EU) away from 'reports and formats' and get him to talk about the performance defining parameters and have the application compute them for him.
So when they assembled again a few days later, the Business Analyst (BA) and the End User (EU) had a 'cheshire' grin.
The report designed this time had all the right columns and filters for selection. Additionally Fuel Efficiency was computed and reported at the bottom.
The Consultant (C) checked if they agreed on how Fuel Efficiency was computed. While the definition was simple – the ratio of kilometers run upon fuel consumed –in reality the method for computing it was a little tricky and at best approximate. It was important to ensure this was understood clearly and unambiguously. The kilometers run had to be marked from one tank-fill to another and the efficiency computed over so many tank-fills. The period of computation was not delimited by a day or a week or any other time period. Over many tank-fills, the computation would have made little difference if it was delimited by tank-fills or by time-period, but not when the tank-fills were only a few in a week. Also it was not always a full tank-fill. Sometimes they went in for a fill on sighting a filling station though the tank was not empty yet. This meant the amount of fuel filled had to be additionally captured and it could not be assumed always to be the capacity of the tank.
To their credit, this was clearly set out by the EU and well understood by the BA. No issues there.
'Now, what do you do with this magic number on Fuel Efficiency?' C asked the EU.
'Well, I now I know if I have a problem or not.'
'know' was the proverbial red-rag to the C.
'How do you know? Let me put it differently – how do you defend this number to your boss?'
'I look at this number and look at the type of roads covered.And I know if it's right or not.'
'How does it work?'
'It all depends – if the kilometers were run on highways, I expect a higher efficiency than if it were within a city. Similarly, if the vehicle is on a productive run, it is usually at a lower speed and hence at lower efficiency than in transit.'
'So you look at the number and look at the composition of the run kilometers and take a call?'
'Yes, that's right.'
'Everybody – your boss and the supervisors in the field – they buy your call?'
'How about getting the system to apply the 'judgment' you presently make?'
'If it can be done…'
'All you need to do is to capture the daily break-up of kilometers run under those four heads: Intracity (Production and Transit) and Intercity (Production and Transit).'
'That's possible, though it may not be accurate. We can get the vehicle crew to log the daily kilometers in that manner. That's not too much additional effort for them.'
'Now, let us get the break-up in and compute the Fuel Efficiency for each of those four categories separately. You'll then see clearly the performance and the problem if there's one.'
End of Scene II
Clearly this was more helpful in getting nearer to the problem area. The trick was to ask the question 'What would you do with the output?' repeatedly and get as close as possible to the real performance or the problem. And not stop half-way and get the EU to cover the rest in his head.
In many instances the EU is shortchanged in a manner he is not even aware of. He is required to further process the data given to him. Essentially the output is not directly usable.
It would be interesting to do this simple check on any system – how many of the outputs are directly usable, immediately supporting decisions made? It may reveal pockets of IT inefficiencies, besides throwing up redundancies and inconsistencies in the output.
For reasons of clarity a minor detail was missed out in the above scene: the EU pointed out while a break-up of daily kilometers run is a simple matter, the fuel consumption in the day could not be broken up under those heads. And, hence, Fuel Efficiency could not be computed under the different categories. For a moment C's efforts to push for greater proximity to the performance appeared stymied. He suggested: start with reasonable targets for Fuel Efficiency for each of the four heads. For the actual kilometers run over several tank-fills, compute the weighted Fuel Efficiency, applying the targets to these kilometers. Now the weighted target Fuel Efficiency is available for comparison to the actual Fuel Efficiency realized.
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Judith Regan publisher of the latest outrage by O.J. where he offers a pseudo-confession (as if it's needed) to his murderous act says she did it for the "kids' and because she was a victim of domestic violence and thought the proceeds would go to Simpson's children.
"I wanted the confession for my own selfish reasons and for the symbolism of that act. For me, it was personal," Regan says.
Highly personal I suspect, to the tune of millions to be made off the sales of this despicable exercise in crass commercialism. And how did she know the proceeds would go the Simpson's kids?
She says it was "contracted through a third party who owns the rights" and was told "the money would go to his children."
"That much I could live with," she claims. To believe this you also must give credence to the fact a highly educated head of one of the largest publishing house in the U.S. is so stupid she believes this alleged "third party" would do so. She would have to believe someone so connected to O.J. as to have rights to anything he produces for publication is pure as the driven snow.
Yep, Regan believes a close confidant to a murderous slimebag, a slimebag that has done nothing but capitalize on his infamy since day one, should be trusted.
Ah-huh, riiiiight!
Trust isn't a word that Regan has a close association with considering her extra-marital dalliances with former New York City police commissioner Bernard Kerik.
She has been described as a "foul-mouthed tyrant" and the "enfant terrible of American publishing," I'll second that notion and add she's a despicable wench who needs to have her ass spanked as if she were an errant child.
On the other hand, she might like it.
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text: Arizona Theatre Company's 'Of Mice and Men' honors the timeless American drama Share Tweet Email Print "Of Mice and Men" is one of those books that almost every student has to read in high school. I was no exception, and I spent much of my sophomore year looking up SparkNotes to supplement my skimming of the text. I'd say I read a good half of the book, but there was nothing to hook me — nothing that convinced me to feel for the characters or become emotionally involved in their plight. At Saturday's Arizona Theatre Company production, however, I found myself on the edge of my seat, thrust into the well-known story with a new fondness for George and Lennie, a new hatred of Curley and a new appreciation for the classic tale. The story follows gruff but kind George (Jonathan Wainwright) and sweet but mentally challenged Lennie (Scott Greer), two farm workers in the 1930s moving from place to place through California in search of work. The two men dream of saving up to buy their own farm, but in the meantime they must settle for work at a ranch run by a harsh boss (Jonathan Gillard Daly) and his arrogant, combative son Curley (Bernard Balbot). Curely's wife (Kelley Faulkner) spends most of her time flirting with the workers, including a good-natured mule driver named Slim (James Farruggio), a bitter stable hand named Crooks (Chike Johnson) and a friendly one-handed worker named Candy (James Pickering). When Candy overhears George and Lennie fantasizing about their perfect farm, complete with chickens, cows and a herd of tame bunnies, he volunteers his life savings to join them. The three then realize that if they pooled their resources, the cost of the farm would actually be attainable — so they excitedly create a pact to work for a month then buy the farm. I won't spoil the infamous ending, but suffice it to say, things don't go as planned. The story is a dark commentary on the idealism of the American dream and what happens when that dream doesn't ring true. It takes a strong production to make Steinbeck's story relevant for modern audiences. Thankfully, ATC has a reputation for taking classic works and knocking them out of the park (for example, February's excellent staging of "Fences"), and "Of Mice and Men" was no exception. ATC co-produced the show with Milwaukee Repertory Theater, collaborating on scenery, costumes, lighting, sound, props and more. Through their team effort, they created a faithful adaption of the original text that managed to manifest the characters and themes faithfully. First and foremost, what makes the ATC stage adaption so gripping is the spectacular acting. A story can be written well, but it means nothing until actors bring the characters to the stage and make their trials relatable to the audience. The cast of the ATC production was filled with veteran actors who knew exactly how to bring the ranch hands to life. The sets and props were striking as well. There was an actual water trough built into the stage for the lake that plays a central role in one of the main settings. Saddles and bits of leather were hung on the wooden structure that served as the bunkhouse and barn, as if it was an actual ranch set against a realistic skyline. Candy's beloved old dog was played by an actual dog, whose sad eyes and slow gait made him a character himself. While the small details wouldn't make or break a big production, they gave it an earnest, sincere flavor that brought the story to life. Monday Theatre Dictionary:Cyclorama (Cyc) - A set device employed to cover the back and sometimes the sides of the...Posted by Arizona Theatre Company on Monday, March 28, 2016 One of the most stunning visuals was, ironically, in between scenes. As part of the set changes, the lights went out and the background shone as a blazing sunset. The prop movers stepped in as silhouettes against the backdrop and made the scene transitions and set changes into a performance that subtly set the tone of the preceding and resulting scenes. I would recommend the production to anyone who loves the original, anyone who skimmed the novel half-heartedly but wants to give the story another shot, or anyone who has to take AP Literature in the future and wants a jump start on the curriculum. The story is truly timeless and the ATC production is as faithful and charming as they come. The show runs through April 17 at the Herberger Theater Center in downtown Phoenix. More information can be found on the ATC website. Reach the reporter at firstname.lastname@example.com or follow @skylarmason42 on Twitter. Like The State Press on Facebook and follow @statepress on Twitter. Subscribe to Pressing Matters Get the best of State Press delivered straight to your inbox. Related Stories The Black Lives Matter movement, and why we need to lean in The long history of police brutality covered in music ASU Gammage postpones three shows


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