This story begins, as most of my Colombian stories do, with me agreeing to something without knowing exactly what I was getting into.
It started the week before our long weekend, when a coworker invited me to visit Lago Calima, which is a man-made lake about a two-hour drive from Cali, over the weekend. I hadn't been and I'd heard it was beautiful, and I didn't have plans, so I agreed. Well, what I thought was going to be a nice day-trip to a lake turned into an overnight adventure with a bunch of Colombians I didn't know.
My coworker picked me up on Sunday morning, and I thought we were headed to get our other companion, who also works at SENA, before driving off to the lake. Well, we went and piled into a car with not only her, but also her parents. Okay, cool. So off we went.
Why did I put "camping" in quotes? Well, I don't really know if I can rightfully call it camping. We paid about $10 each to stay in lovely tents that were already set up for us, underneath nice dry tarps and built on top of sturdy platforms, and inside were delightfully comfortable mattresses at least four inches thick. We were also sure to be snug and warm with the fleece blankets they provided. This was a far cry from my previous experiences of camping, which has largely consisted of lying on the bare ground of the Israeli desert in January and shivering awake all night. So that's different.
We had a relaxing afternoon at the lake. I gorged myself on the bandeja paisa, which is a beautiful Colombian dish that includes: rice, beans, avocado, a fried egg, chicharron, chorizo, ground meat, and an arepa (I actually had to just look it up because I couldn't remember everything on it). Later, after a boat ride in which I dutifully called "last line" (I hope you're proud of me, sailor friends), my coworkers decided to rent a jetski. Now, I am anti-jetski, so I elected to stay ashore with the parents. We waited for them to come back from their half-hour ride, and I had a confusing conversation with the mother about sociological differences between Colombian and American cities, all in Spanish of course. When they hadn't returned after an hour, we began to wonder what was going on. Well, this being Colombia, it turned out that about 10 minutes after they left, the motor of their jetski died. So the parents and I waited a while longer for the now-dead jetski and our companions to be rescued.
Throwing a plastic bag in to use as a fire-starter: Oh, dear God, forgive me for letting this happen and not saying anything. Now, I'm not exactly a camping expert, but I know intuitively that this is a terrible idea. Perhaps some of my more scientifically or environmentally knowledgable friends can tell me exactly WHY this is so bad, but I just knew that it was. But they loved it.
Building a pyramid of coals on top of a candle: This actually is what worked.
Putting ALL of the logs onto the campfire once it got going: Again, I'm not an expert at this, but I know that this doesn't work. When I saw this happening, I went over and removed most of the logs and rearranged the remaining logs in an efficient way so that they would burn and last a while. As soon as I stepped away, one of my companions immediately put it back the way it was, lecturing me on why I was wrong. The fire quickly burned out.
Throwing styrofoam plates onto the grill so that they would flame up: This is kind of like when my mom throws paper or wood chips onto the fireplace because she likes to see a blazing fire, except this is way worse in so many ways.
Well, somehow we got through it.
The next morning, we did what I'd really been looking forward to: horseback riding. We'd spoken to the people the night before and they'd assured us that the horses would be ready by 6 AM. Well, let's just say that by 10 AM they finally started gathering the horses together and saddling them up, and we were off by around 10:30. At the beginning, the old Colombian horse-wrangler was leading one of the horses on foot, so I figured this was going to be a necessarily pretty tame ride. Well, when we got to the top of the hill, he turned us loose and said "See you in an hour!" Cool. So off we went, completely unsupervised and free to go where we pleased. It was a very different than horseback riding in America. We signed no waivers, no one asked us if we had even ridden before, and we were free to go as fast as we wanted. So of course we did, and it was awesome. Mum, don't worry about it, it was totally fine.
I think that's a pretty good snapshot of my Colombian "camping" experience. I returned late on Monday afternoon, tired and sunburned and muddy and totally happy, and as usual, I'm glad that I'm in the habit of saying "sí" to just about everything, because it can lead to some really cool and unexpected adventures.
I spend a lot of time talking about how Colombia is at (most) times crazy, disordered, and full of surprises. One of the biggest surprises to me, and possibly to you if you have been reading this blog, has been discovering a trait that it seems to me many, or even most, Colombians share: perfectionism. In a country where you hail buses from the side of the highway, students sometimes forget to inform you that they will not be showing up to their 7:00 AM class because they are all attending a protest, and "Let's meet at 9:00" means "Maybe I'll show up before midnight," perfectionism is not something you would necessarily expect. But you would be wrong.
I first noticed this in my students. I have three separate classes, and they are all very different, but they have something very specific in common: a passionate love of erasing. They write almost entirely in pencil and have an aversion to using pens, even if they didn't bring a pencil of their own; they will wait for their friends to finish the exercise, then they will borrow the pencil to do their own. Even when they do all have their own pencils, most of the erasers have been completely worn down to the point where they no longer exist. And God forbid they have to cross anything out; this is just not done. As a general rule, one or at most two students in each group will have an eraser, and this is the hottest commodity in class. Each time a student makes a mistake, he will inevitably (and with an expression of pure horror) locate the nearest classmate with an eraser and frantically yell, "¡BORRADOR!" until the eraser is tossed across the room and he can erase his mistakes, restoring the peace. I have tried to convince them that it doesn't matter if they make mistakes or cross things out, because that helps them to learn, but they are not having it. They may not hear a word I say, but at the end of the day, their English packets will be copied out neatly and without any evidence of earlier mistakes. I am going to call this perfectionism.
But it's not just confined to the students. I learned this recently when my shoe started to, quite literally, fall apart. Now, I have worn these shoes most days for about four years. I've worn them on four continents and in four seasons; they carry many layers of paint, the dust of the Israeli desert, and the mud of the Colombian jungle, among other things I probably shouldn't speculate on. They might be the best $40 I ever spent. So I was fairly distressed when the sole of the left shoe began to come off. I tried my best to ignore it for a few weeks, stopping occasionally to pick the rocks out after a walk across campus, but I eventually realized that I had two choices: do something about it, or get new shoes.
Now, I have many faults, but materialism is not one of them. I had no interest in getting new shoes. So, I looked up the Spanish word for "glue," and after class one day, I asked my students if they knew where I could find some. They brought me back through the industrial plant that is our school to the maintenance room, where I met my new heroes. I expected to ask for a bit of the Colombian equivalent of Elmer's, slap it on my shoe, and carry on my way, hoping it would hold. But no, my new friend Henry would have none of that.
Henry sat me down and took my shoe. He produced an enormous tub of industrial-strength glue and spent about ten minutes carefully applying several layers of the stuff to my shoe. He then held the shoe in place for another ten minutes or so while we chatted. I thought that would be that, but no. Henry then put the shoe in his heavy-duty vise and cranked it shut, not leaving anything to chance. When I had been there about forty-five minutes, the maintenance crew had a brief consultation about the shoe. Henry informed me that I would need to wait a while longer for the glue to really dry, so that we could be sure it would hold. But there was no reason for me to have to sit there in the dusty maintenance room, awkwardly one-shoed, while I waited.
Henry unearthed a brand-new pair of workboots that were miraculously, exactly my size. He found some shoelaces and helped me lace them up, then sent me on my way in my borrowed boots. I galumphed around the school for an hour or so, thinking about what might have happened in a similar situation in the US. I imagined that I probably would have gotten what I had expected here: maybe some glue to throw on my shoe and hope they would hold; maybe a few raised eyebrows at the fact that I even considered my shoe worth saving. But here, no one questioned it or hesitated: they just helped.
And Henry made sure that he did as perfect a job as he could have. When I returned for my shoes, the left one was now perfectly sealed back together. I happily put them back on and skipped off, and I did not have to stop once to remove any rocks. And I was grateful for the weird and wonderful perfectionism of Colombians, and especially for Henry, the man who cheerfully saved my shoe.
If you asked me what quality was most important to someone thinking of coming to Colombia for a long period of time, whether to travel, volunteer, or teach, I'd have to go with…unflappability. During my first two weeks here, the constant refrain that my fellow volunteers and I heard from everyone was "Be flexible." That's really good advice, for Colombia and for life in general.
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I've mostly gotten used to the staring, but sometimes it reaches new heights. This happened over the past weekend, during the Petronio Alvarez festival here in Cali. This festival celebrates Afro-Pacific culture and music, and as such, the vast majority of attendees were black, many of them visitors from the coast who had come to Cali specifically for the festival. Needless to say, I and my band of merry gringos attracted quite a bit of attention, especially in the early evening hours before the dancing and music really got going and hordes of gringo tourists showed up. This is understandable, as compared to the crowd of festival-goers, we are pale, blonde giants.
Yes. So tall. So pale.
One of the new friends we attracted was an extremely friendly lady in an awesome headdress, who was hawking what is essentially Colombian moonshine. She was quite pleased with us, for we happily practiced her few lines of English with her and, more happily, bought a bottle of her product. We were not quite sure what it was made from, and it did not quite go down slowly, but I don't suppose that was really the point. About halfway through the bottle of moonshine, we befriended a pair of small Colombian children. They were very excited about the gringos as well, and I was perfectly happy to practice my Spanish with them. They asked me with wide-eyed wonder if I could understand everything that my friends were saying, and I replied solemnly that yes, indeed, I can. They were duly impressed. My popularity grew as another little girl, and then another, joined the cluster asking me how to say various words in English. I was satisfied with my newfound role as Colombian child-whisperer.
We decided to leave the festival in time to catch the bus back to my apartment. When we got to the bus terminal, well within operating hours, the doors were locked. I asked a friendly fútbol fan what was going on, and he responded with a shrug that it was closed, and yet somehow open. The growing crowd of people repeatedly tried to convince the guard inside to let us in, as buses were continuing to arrive and let people off in the terminal, but no one could get in or out. The guard refused. Finally, we proceeded to hop over the rails into the bus lane, sprint alongside, and climb up onto the platform with the helping hand of a friendly fútbol fan. The guards looked on placidly, and for no reason I can discern, this behavior was completely fine, but it was out of the question to open the doors and let us in.
It's not all fun and games and dodging in and out of bus lanes, though. I am here to work, after all. Normally I make my copies for the week on Monday mornings, but since yesterday was a holiday, I arrived a bit early to the center today to get everything ready for my class. To my displeasure (though not entirely to my surprise), there was a center-wide blackout. That meant no copies, no lights, no AC, no computers, no projectors…nothing. And my first class starting in ten minutes.
This naturally led to a lot of stalling and a lot of improvising. We had a bit of fun learning about giving directions, and then, in a momentary stroke of inspiration, I decided that we should review everything we have learned in the past five weeks. I wrote a series of questions on the board and instructed the students to write a paragraph introducing themselves. I thought this would take half an hour, maximum, but it took well over an hour. I underestimated the Colombian love of erasing, rewriting, and asking many, many clarifying questions. It did turn into a fun activity, and I learned some amusing things. Most awesomely, one of my students wrote that one of the things he likes to do in his free time is "hugging his pregnant girlfriend's belly." Additionally, and also awesomely, this is the same student who cheerfully informed me that, when he wears glasses, he looks like Ugly Betty (and he really kind of does, and it is amazing).
All in all, I am gaining lots of experience in going with whatever Colombia can throw at me, and finding something to laugh about in the process.
Well, I finally did what my mother, my doctor, and several others vaguely concerned for my safety attempted to get me to promise not to do: I ventured into the Colombian jungle.
OK, I don't really know if it can be considered the jungle. It certainly isn't the Amazon. And there are no malarial flies (that I am aware of…if I had contracted malaria, I'd know by now, right? …Right?!) But it felt enough like a jungle for me to feel justified in calling it one, so jungle it is.
It was a particularly Colombian adventure from the start. As often happens here (at least to me), I did not know quite what I was agreeing to. My friend (who will be henceforth known as the Colombiano) told me about a nice river just outside Cali and invited me to visit it on my day off. "A river, you say?" was my delighted response. "Just outside Cali, you say? Let's go." Did I mention how hot it is here? I was assured that you can, indeed, swim in this river, so I readily agreed.
The adventure began in the morning. I met the Colombiano on the south side of the city and we set off. This being Colombia, however, we did not go to the main terminal to catch our bus. We simply strolled along the side of the semi-highway and flagged down passing minibuses to ask if they were headed towards our destination. When we found the right one, we hopped on.
The right one turned out to be the wrong one, so fifteen minutes later we hopped back off.
And up the mountain we went, this Gringa regretting not having changed out of her jeans when she had the chance.
After an hour of walking (all uphill, of course) and a few detours to look at various birds and waterfalls, the right bus finally passed our way and we got on. Shortly, however, the Colombiano decided we should get off before our destination and take another detour, naturally an uphill one. This time we headed into a national park that may or may not have been open to the public, but it was open to us. We mostly stuck to the main path and mostly avoided getting eaten completely alive by mosquitoes. Sadly, we did not spot any monkeys or capybaras, but to be honest, if I saw a capybara in the wild, my heart would probably stop from sheer excitement.
So after some more wandering, we headed back to the main path and continued on to our destination, you guessed it, further uphill. Oh, did I mention that I had donated blood the day before and had promised the nurses I would rest and drink water for the next 3 days? The Colombiano was unsympathetic to this fact and urged me boldly forward. All told that day, we trudged upward through the midday heat for a total of about three hours before we finally arrived at the promised river.
Also, it's the dry season, and it's been a particularly dry year, so the river was about three inches deep in most places. Oops. Not much for swimming. But we did get to cool off in some unexpectedly cold natural pools at a resort along the river, and we managed to find a mini-waterfall to frolic in, so in the end, it was a successful adventure.
The journey back was as Colombian as the journey up. First, we waited two hours for the bus that supposedly comes every hour, and it never really came. While we waited, we sat with a drunk old man who told us about living in that town when the guerillas had had control of the area, and then cheerfully encouraged us to brandish the machete that he casually carries with him at all times. He was just one of a colorful cast of characters we met that day.
Instead of the bus, we took a jeepeto back to Cali. These are basically big jeeps with the normal backseats removed. Instead, there are two benches along the sides, and iron bars on the ceiling. Why, I wondered, would you need iron bars on the ceiling? Well, I did not have to wonder long. Everyone firmly but perfectly calmly held on as our fearless driver careened down the unpaved, tightly winding mountain roads, sometimes catching slight air off bumps and always swerving just in time to avoid oncoming traffic. Come to Cali, and you, too, can experience the adrenaline rush of this thrilling ride for less than a dollar!
Well, that was one day in my Colombian life. Most days are neither as eventful nor as exciting, but every day is just as typically Colombian, whatever that might mean.
Sometimes in Colombia, as a teacher, your students just want to dance Ras Tas Tas. This is OK. Have a little Ras Tas Tas break, and then back to work.
Sometimes in Colombia, even in the third biggest city in the country, there are horses and chickens hanging out on the street. Don't question it.
Sometimes in Colombia, you don't realize you are getting an assigned seat at the movie theater, and you end up sandwiched between two large families, even though there are plenty of empty seats. This is not that big a deal; you only paid $3 for the ticket. Besides, the movie is in Spanish and you don't always know what's going on. When in doubt, ask a small child (if available) to explain what is going on. Your Spanish is approximately at the level of a small child's, so this will work out perfectly.
Sometimes in Colombia, you find your way to work blocked by yellow caution tape and a construction zone that has seemingly appeared overnight. Don't worry about it. Much like red traffic lights in this country, yellow caution tape is only a suggestion. Duck underneath and carry on your merry way. Additionally, keep in mind that if you are walking, there is ALWAYS a construction zone. So remember your comfortable shoes, and avoid wearing anything that you don't want to get covered in dust.
Sometimes in Colombia, people stare at you anywhere you go. This may be off-putting at first, but it is just curiosity. Sometimes strangers will come up to you at a restaurant as you are about to eat lunch, only to welcome you to Colombia. This is pretty delightful.
Sometimes in Colombia, you look around and realize you are the tallest person in a crowd. Similarly, you are definitely the blondest person in the room. This is strange for you because you never thought of yourself as a particularly tall or blonde person. But rest assured: in Colombia, you look like a Viking princess. This has the awesome benefit of being the perfect excuse never to wear heels, because heels are terrible.
Sometimes in Colombia, old men will approach you in line at the grocery store. They might ask you for English lessons. Answer as you will. Alternatively, they might ask you why your face is so burnt, even though you have not spent any daytime outside in the sun in over a month. Colombians are not, as a rule, a very red people. Just shrug, smile, and assure them, "Solo tengo una cara roja" and carry on.
Sometimes in Colombia you have no idea what's going on, so you just have to smile and roll with it. Actually, that's all the time. But then you look around and see something that makes you feel right at home, and you know that everything is going to be just fine.
THIS IS REAL LIFE. THIS IS NOT A DRILL.
Roughly translated: Heaven's Branch Location. Cute, huh?
Jesus approves. Rio ain't got nothing on us.
Every caleño (Cali native) I meet first asks me if I like Cali (answer: Yes, I love Cali, it's a beautiful city, Bogotá was too big for me, etc…). This is inevitably followed by the question of how I like the heat (answer: Oh, the city I am from is too cold for me, so I like it here, etc…).
But the heat, man. I have thought of about a hundred clever quips about this heat, none of which are appropriate for a blog with a mixed audience, so I shall refrain. I also am currently living alone in a hotel, so I don't even have a roommate to take a picture of me staring despairingly at the non-functioning air conditioner. Point is, it's hot.
You can't really beat the scenery, though.
Nothing clever to say about this. It's just beautiful.
It's not just the weather that's warm, but also the people. Caleños are probably the most hospitable people I have ever met. Before I came, many of my American friends and family nervously/jokingly expressed a hope that I wouldn't get kidnapped in Colombia (as I mentioned in my first post). Well, friends and family, I actually have been kidnapped, twice actually. My kidnapper is my Colombian coworker who has taken it upon herself to adopt me and make sure I eat enough. The first time, I thought she was going to take me to see a neighborhood I might want to live in, before taking me back to my hotel. This turned into a two-hour city tour, followed by dinner, during which she expressed great concern that I wasn't eating enough. The next day, I decided to stay after work to take advantage of a dance class that is free to employees. My kidnapper swung around after class to whisk me off in her car once again. Again, I just thought I was getting a ride home, but instead we went to her apartment, where she fed me Chinese food and we watched her favorite telenovela. I should probably state that she speaks no English, so all of our conversations are in Spanish. I may have been informed of all of these plans and agreed to them in advance without realizing it.
Oh yeah, the teaching part. That is why I'm here, after all! I am working at SENA, which is basically a free vocational education for young Colombians. The aprendices at my center are learning how to manufacture plastics (I think…honestly I am not really clear on this). I have three "fichas," or groups of students, and I see each group twice a week for three or four hours. The classes are long but fun. Most of the students are eager to learn English and excited to have a gringa for a teacher. They are also surprised and impressed when they find out that I know about Colombian things, for example, Ras Tas Tas. (this is a song-dance phenomenon that has exploded in Cali…for more information, check out youtube). I have only been teaching for one week, but I've enjoyed it so far.
Many people have been asking how my Spanish is. I don't really know how to answer that question. I have entire relationships with people (like my friendly kidnapper) in Spanish. With that said, I don't always know what's going on. I spend a lot of time employing the age-old trick of smile-and-nod. I get laughed at by old people and small children. But I just keep smiling and nodding.
I have a lot of down time during the day in between classes, so when I'm not working or planning, I occasionally try to further my own education with some Spanish reading. After I finished my six-month-long Harry Potter en español project, my dad said to me one day, "…Maybe you should try reading a book written for adults." Well, fine.
I will not pretend to understand more than, maybe, 30% of it…but I press on.
Next on the agenda: learn to dance like a caleña. I know it will surprise no one to learn that I was told by a Colombiano that "for a foreigner, you move well." High praise indeed. Stage one of making my life into "Dirty Dancing: Cali Nights" is in progress. Stay tuned for more!


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Executive Chef Eric Manuel was born and raised in San Diego. He spent much of his childhood helping his father in the kitchen, where he catered events. In 2001, Eric decided to turn his passion for food and cooking into a career. He started by joining the first graduating class in the Culinary Program at The Art Institute of California- San Diego.
Having grown up in a home with traditional Filipino food and culture, Chef Eric found inspiration in Asian cuisines. He then fueled his passion by working as a sushi chef in several local Japanese and Asian-Fusion restaurants.
In 2008, Chef Eric joined the culinary team at The Dana and quickly became an indispensable asset to the Firefly Eatery & Bar. His creativity and ability to craft unique and exciting dishes allowed him to excel in the hospitality industry.
In 2010, Eric was named Executive Chef of Firefly Eatery & Bar. In this role, he continues to delight guests with his refined, New American cuisine. He enjoys creating menus and memorable experiences that are globally inspired for our guests and diners alike. Chef Eric and his team strive to support San Diego purveyors and provide delicious, quality food. They do this by using local and sustainable ingredients whenever possible. They even have their own organic herb garden just outside of the Firefly, that produces what they need right here onsite.
When Chef Eric is able to sneak some time off from work, he donates his expertise to local charities. He also teaches sushi classes at his alma mater! Eric enjoys traveling and having experiencing different cuisines and cultures from all over the world. He continually endeavors to bring diversity and enjoyment to each and every plate.
Stop in to The Firefly Eatery & Bar and try some of Chef Eric's stunning dinner specials- any night of the week!


Our new blog series, A day in the life, explores what it's like to work at Hyland, in one of a hundred different disciplines.
Today we chat with Cam Bowers, a Hyland technical consultant.
OnBase Blog (OB): Tell us about yourself and your past experiences? How did you hear about Hyland?
Cam Bowers (CB): I grew up in Westlake, Ohio, so I knew a little bit about Hyland, which is what initially drew me to it. I was in school at Ohio University and attended a few career fairs during my time there, at which Hyland always had a strong presence, very long lines and tons of free Hyland gear to take home.
I was in college, so I always appreciated the free stuff.
My junior year, I was looking for an internship and was interested in anything close to home, so I decided to see what Hyland had to offer. I ended up interviewing for an internship in Marketing, but ultimately did not get the position.
This led to me accepting a Brand Marketing internship with a heavy focus on Digital and Social Media in downtown Cleveland. At this internship, I learned that I had other passions and Marketing, Advertising and Promotions were not putting me on a path to a satisfying career. So I looked into the Management Information Systems major and opportunities in IT, as well as checking out Hyland again for a potential position after college.
I interviewed for a Solution Engineer position, which is now called a Technical Consultant, and immediately was more interested in this kind of career path. It had a great combination of focusing on technical as well as business relations/interpersonal skills with a strong emphasis on customer service and even some travel.
I am still in the position to this day and I can say I am still learning new things daily about our software as well as other applications in this rapidly-advancing industry. Taking a second look at Hyland really ended up paying off.
OB: How did you choose your career path? What lead to the choice?
CB: What specifically led to this choice was a recommendation by another Hyland employee based on my interests and skill set. I knew I wanted to go into a technical role to challenge myself and solve highly complex business problems for customers using technology.
I strive to make my life better using technology and automation, and overall, just to make things easier. So it was a goal of mine to find a position where I could do the same, but for businesses of all sizes. Since I was initially interested in Marketing and held a double business major, I am very aware of customer satisfaction and wanted to make an impact on people's lives. I found that I could do that with our software, and more specifically as a Technical Consultant going out and implementing our solutions to help people do their jobs better and easier.
OB: How did you go about getting your job? What kind of education and experience was needed?
CB: I majored in Management Information Systems and Marketing. This program helped me develop SQL Database skills, C# coding skills, the ability to analyze business's problems and provide recommendations, and how to monitor current events in the IT industry. It also gave me an introduction to ERP systems, with a focus on SAP.
Using these skills and networking with other individuals in the IT world at events sponsored by my college and other organizations helped me determine what type of roles were out there that fit my strengths.
OB: What technology do you work with closely with (e.g., certain databases, servers, programming languages, etc.)?
CB: I typically work with Microsoft SQL Server, Internet Information Services (IIS), our entire OnBase software suite, Windows operating systems, SAP ERP, various scanners and multi-function devices, Microsoft BizTalk Server, and SAP ArchiveLink.
OB: What are some projects that you have been recently working on? What do you spend the majority of your time doing?
CB: The majority of my projects right now are large, ongoing engagements with customers, but I do have some smaller projects as well. I typically work with three to five customers per week when I am not on-site for dedicated time with one customer. My work also depends on the stages that the projects are in, with the longest stages being implementation and testing support. Some of the smaller stages that my projects can be in are discovery, user/admin training and go-lives.
I also work on a lot of our SAP integration projects, which tend to be longer and more involved with customer SAP teams since we are integrating with such a large and powerful line-of-business system. I spend the majority of my time on the phone with customers or working in their environments remotely with VPN access, either implementing solutions, troubleshooting or addressing issues. I also work closely with other groups in Global Services on projects such as the Business Consultants, Project Management, and Solution Developers.
OB: What are some of the common misconception(s) associated with your job?
CB: I think one big misconception is that we are just "installers" that install the software for our customers and then hand off the solution to someone else or the Technical Support team. I think this has been a misconception of the past, especially now with our new Technical Consultant job family that clearly outlines our roles and expectations.
Oftentimes, we are doing things other than consulting or installation work – whether it's managing our own projects, up in front of a room of people conducting a discovery session with business users, or training users with different skill levels how to use our implemented software solution.
OB: What are you average weekly work hours?
CB: My average weekly work hours when I'm in the office in Westlake and not traveling are Monday-Friday, around 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. This can change when I'm traveling and often Sunday or weeknight travel is mandatory to get the necessary time on-site with customers.
My time in the office is usually still around 40 hours whether I am in Westlake or traveling. If it increases a bit one week due to travel, flight delays, or more demanding project schedules, then I just make other adjustments in my life and make sure that the work for the week is complete.
OB: What is most enjoyable about your job?
CB: What is most enjoyable about working as a Technical Consultant in Implementation Services is helping our customers achieve the goals they have set out for their companies. I am very results-driven and have a passion for making things easier and creating more enjoyable experiences, so when I can help someone else make their life easier, I feel rewarded.
Customers see just how powerful and amazing OnBase can be for their businesses during the sales process, demos, and various events and training that we put on, and it is up to someone in my role to deliver on that and actually put a meaningful software solution in place.
OB: What are some personal tips for doing this job well?
Personally, I use Microsoft OneNote, Outlook and other checklist and task applications pretty extensively. If I have downtime in a project or get a few minutes back after a conference call that ends early, I am usually updating my daily tasks, logging time in my timesheet for that day, re-arranging my calendar, marking emails as priority, or taking detailed and organized notes in OneNote.
Earlier this month, my project total was fairly high and I had to be extremely organized in order to keep all of my customers separate. This sets me up for success when I need to work with many different types of software solutions and customers in one day, often back-to-back.
OB: What is the worst part of your job? What helps to deal with it?
CB: The worst part of my job is (at times) the travel this position requires. Although the travel has greatly declined since I started this position, the simple fact that you cannot control other people or modes of transportation doesn't allow for a firm schedule and you often need to be flexible when you're on the go. It is important to have plenty of cleanup/organizational work tasks as well as some fun things to do while you travel, such as catching up on a TV show or making it a goal to go for a run right when you get to a new city to explore it and keep on your exercise routine.
If you maintain a consistent lifestyle while on the road, it is very easy to transition to travel weeks and not feel like you are working 24/7 when you have to take business trips. The flight delays, public transportation and difficulties of being in a new environment when you travel will never get easier to manage, but if you find a balance, then the travel isn't all that bad. It can even be great to experience new places in the world and see how other companies run their businesses.
OB: What is your advice for people who are interested in this position?
CB: My advice for someone looking to enter in as a Technical Consultant would be to take courses or develop expertise in the following areas: IIS, SQL Server and databases in general, networking and servers, various ERP systems, Public Speaking, Customer Service/Relations, and Project Management techniques.
OB: How do you progress in your career path? How can you move up in your field?
CB: In order to progress in the Technical Consultant role, you can become a Module Apprentice or Module Expert, or advance to a Senior Technical Consultant or Lead Technical Consultant. You can also transition into other areas in Global Services such as the Database Engineers, Business Consultants, Project Management team, or Solution Developers group.
Each department contains an entry-level, developing, career and advanced-level of proficiency in that position that is clearly defined for everyone in Global Services to be aware of. As you can see, there is a lot of room for growth and it is greatly encouraged at Hyland.
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Finished 16.8 lengths 8th (31.92) on March 20 over 520m at Hatrick behind Bigtime Bruno NZ in a Class 0 race. Battled on gamely defeating Bigtime Bruno NZ by a half head (26.87) on March 18 at Manawatu over 457m in a Class 0 race. Not out of it.
Very impressive winner defeating Diamond Geezer NZ by 9 lengths (30.49) on March 20 over 520m at Hatrick in a Class 1 race. Easy winner defeating Bigtime Hunter NZ by 4.3 lengths (26.08) on March 18 at Manawatu over 457m in a Class 1 race. Suited this race.
On January 21 at Manawatu over 457m was beaten 5.1 lengths 7th (27.11)in a Class 1 race beaten by Tuff Knight. Before that finished 3.4 lengths 5th (31.25) at Hatrick over 520m on January 16 in a Class 1 race beaten by Bigtime Rosie. Take on trust.
Good effort when 3rd (31.43) beaten 2.5 lengths by Jay Mike NZ in a Class 1 race at Hatrick on March 20 over 520m. Good run before that when 2nd (26.20) beaten 2.4 lengths by Turanza's Terror NZ at Manawatu over 457m on March 18 in a Class 1 race. Go close again.
Ran 8th (31.97) on March 20 at Hatrick over 520m when beaten 22.5 lengths by Bigtime Homie NZ in a Class 1 race. Raced in the lead before that when 2nd (26.52) beaten 2.6 lengths by Bigtime Paige NZ in a Class 1 race at Manawatu over 457m on March 18. Take on trust.
Was a handy winner defeating Take Action NZ by 1.3 lengths (31.27) on March 20 over 520m at Hatrick in a Class 1 race. Always near the lead before that when 2nd (30.65) beaten 2.9 lengths by Bigtime Brody NZ on March 11 at Hatrick over 520m in a Class 1 race. Not out of it.
Showed good speed when 3rd (31.18) beaten 10.5 lengths by Bigtime Homie NZ in a Class 1 race at Hatrick over 520m on March 20. Was a handy winner defeating Bigtime Bret NZ by 2.6 lengths (26.35) at Manawatu over 457m on March 18 in a Class 1 race. Warrants respect.
Finished 4.4 lengths 4th (31.56) at Hatrick on March 20 over 520m in a Class 1 race beaten by Jay Mike NZ. Before that finished 2.7 lengths 3rd (26.22) at Manawatu over 457m on March 18 in a Class 1 race beaten by Turanza's Terror NZ. Has the ability.


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How Hindutva groups fan hatred against Muslims using India's Champions Trophy loss to Pakistan
Right-wingers have been circulating fake videos on social media platforms saying Indian Muslims celebrated Pakistan's win over India in the Champions Trophy final in England on Sunday.
India Today Web Desk
UPDATED: June 22, 2017 17:38 IST
Pakistan team after winning Champions Trophy 2017.
Many people with right-wing leanings are using India's loss to Pakistan in the Champions Trophy final in England on Sunday as a pretext to foment hatred against Indian Muslims by circulating fake videos on social media showing the minority community in the country celebrating the green brigade's win, a report has found.
An Alt News report said two videos, which actually had nothing to do with the title clash between the arch-rivals, were circulated on social media after India's defeat. Such videos are also going viral on instant messaging applications like WhatsApp.
While one video was shot many months ago in Gujarat's Vadodara, the other was filmed somewhere in Pakistan. What is indeed shocking is that these videos have not just been edited but their text provocatively rephrased to stoke anger against the minority community.
PRO-PAKISTAN SLOGANS IN KASHMIR
On the other hand some videos from Kashmir have also showed how deeply the anti-India sentiment is rooted in the youth, especially among those living in Pulwama and Tral regions.
There were victory marches in various parts of Kashmir celebrating Pakistan's win.
A student was quoted as saying, "Kashmir would have celebrated regardless of who India lost to, but a loss to Pakistan doubles the celebrations."
Former Team India cricketer Gautam Gambhir hit back at separatist leader Mirwaiz Farooq when the latter tweeted over Pakistan's win, "Fireworks all around, feels like an early Eid here. Better team took the day. Congratulations team". Gambhir hit back, saying, "A suggestion @MirwaizKashmir why don't u cross the border? U will get better fireworks (Chinese?), Eid celebs there. I can help u wid packing."
Also read | Cross the border for better fireworks, can help you pack: Gambhir to Mirwaiz Farooq after India-Pakistan final
ARRESTS IN KARNATAKA, RAJASTHAN FOR CHEERING FOR PAKISTAN
Karnataka police arrested three people, all from the Muslim community, for celebrating Pakistan's victory in Kodagu, reported The News Minute. This after a BJP leader from Kodagu lodged a complaint against them, calling celebration of Pakistan's victory on Indian soil a dangerous trend.
In another incident, five people were arrested from Rajasthan's Bikaner for celebrating Pakistan's win. Rajasthan Police arrested five men -- Imran, Sanjay Khan, Tanveer, Shoaib and Wasim -- said to have been celebrating Pakistan's victory to the beats of dhol and chanting slogans favouring Pakistan after a complaint was filed by the Vishwa Hindu Parishad's local unit with the District SP.
In yet another case, 15 people were arrested from Madhya Pradesh's Burhanpur for cheering for Pakistan in the final against India.
This doesn't end there.
In Kasargod, the state police filed a case 23 people for celebrating Pakistan's victory in the ICC Champions Trophy finals. Badiyadukka Police booked Razaq, Masood, Siraj and 20 others after a case was filed by BJP leader Rajesh Shetty, reported Malayala Manorama.
The same report said three men were arrested in Coorg under IPC Section 295(A) for trying to hurt religious sentiments. The police took action after a local BJP leader lodged a complaint.
Also read | Champions Trophy finals: 15 arrested for cheering for Pakistan in Madhya Pradesh
MIXED RESPONSE OF INDIAN FANS TO CHAMPIONS TROPHY LOSS
The outcome of the contest evoked mixed reactions in India. Indian fans as well as celebrities, while congratulating Pakistan, continued to back the men in blue.
Suggesting that it was just a bad day in office, fans, although obviously disappointed, by and large desisted from resorting to vandalism.
Singer Vishal Dadlani tweeted, "Well played, Pakistan. India, every team has off-days. No need to lose sleep over it. You guys are our champions, and we love you!"
Hardik Pandya's contribution came in for a special word of acknowledgement from many, who hailed his knock as the one reason that brought smiles on their faces on a day of several lows.
However, a section of the people in Ahmedabad, Kanpur and Haridwar were seen breaking television sets out of frustration.
IS PRAISING A RIVAL TEAM AN ANTI-NATIONAL STANCE?
Can appreciating a rival team's achievement in sports, even if that team is Pakistan, qualify as an anti-national stance? This is the question Indians need to ask themselves.
Praising your opponent, even one as bitterly hostile as Pakistan, is not the same as being soft on terrorism or condoning killings of innocent people.
Pakistan played better cricket in the final and deserved to win. And they did. Wherever the celebrations did not consist of anti-India slogans, a crackdown against and labelling of such fans as anti-national was unwarranted.
Pakistan clearly outplayed India in the final to register a thumping 180-run win. That half the Indian side was back in the hut with less than 55 on the board was enough to convince the most incorrigible of Indian optimists that the green brigade's 'mauka' moment had arrived. And they made the most of this opportunity. But it is most unfortunate that hate-mongering right-wingers used a loss in the final as a 'mauka' to defame Muslims.
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Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds Donate $200,000 to Support Indigenous Women's Program
Published by The Canadian Press On June 29, 20201 Response
Actor Ryan Reynolds, left, is joined by his wife, actress Blake Lively at the premiere of "Pokemon Detective Pikachu" at Military Island in Times Square on Thursday, May 2, 2019, in New York. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP-Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP
Movie stars Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively are donating $200,000 to an institute at St. Francis Xavier University in Nova Scotia to help promote Indigenous women's leadership.
A release says the donation by the Hollywood couple is to kick-start the Coady Institute's goal of raising $1 million for its International Centre for Women's Leadership and the centre's Indigenous programming.
Reynolds is a Canadian actor who has starred in films such as "Deadpool" and "Green Lantern," while his spouse Blake Lively is an American film actor whose credits include "Green Lantern" and "A Simple Favor."
Karri-Lynn Paul, the lead facilitator of the Indigenous women in community leadership program and one of its graduates, says a group of mentors and graduates from the past 10 years is examining ways to develop the program at the institute in Antigonish.
The institute is aiming to expand its offerings of leadership programs across the country for First Nations, Metis and Inuit women leaders.
Paul, a Maliseet from the Woodstock First Nation in New Brunswick, said the program currently lasts five months and the institute is testing shorter, one-week courses based in Indigenous communities.
She says the expansion of the one-week programs in communities around the country is a particular priority.
"For many Indigenous women, there is a lot of work to do caring for our communities," Paul said, and travelling to the Nova Scotia campus for several weeks is not always feasible.
Paul said she came to St. Francis Xavier as a new mother to take the program in 2011, and it funded her mother to provide child care while she was studying.
She interviewed female chiefs and councillors in Maliseet communities for her study project, preparing a paper, a documentary and a website to showcase their stories.
Paul said when students come to Antigonish, they typically spend several weeks on the campus learning about their leadership strengths and areas they need to work on.
From this stage, the students study how to build up their home communities. The students then spend three months in the community working on a project.
Paul, who is now based in Calgary, said the projects range widely, from a recent one in Vancouver that helped women learn safety and self-protection skills to another in rural Ontario that surveyed women on the most urgent needs of their island reserve.
"The projects are an opportunity for the women to showcase their leadership, and to lift them up," said Paul.
Graduates have gone on to become leaders on band councils and, in one case, a member of the legislative assembly in Nunavut, Paul said. Many carry on to undergraduate and graduate level university programs.
Paul said Marie Delorme, an adviser to the Coady Institute and chief executive of the Imagination Group of Companies, met Reynolds and recommended some potential ways for him to provide philanthropic support to Canadian Indigenous communities.
"He did some research on the programs she recommended, and he chose Coady," Paul said.
"Reynolds supports Black Lives Matter, but he also said, 'I need to look to my own country and what's going on there.' "
Eileen Alma, director of Coady's International Centre for Women's Leadership, says the actors' commitment to learning more about Indigenous issues has been energizing to the Coady Institute.
"They have added a tremendous boost to our effort to amplify Indigenous women's voices locally and globally," she said.
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Giovanni Lavaggi (born 18 February 1958) is an Italian racing driver.

Despite Lavaggi being a nobleman by background, he couldn't count on personal financial resources; therefore he started racing only at the age of 26. Nevertheless, he managed to reach the top class of motorsport, racing in Formula One in '95 and '96. His first involvement in F1 was in 1992 when, being a mechanical engineer, he was official test driver for the March F1 team. In 1995, he drove for Lotus-Pacific for four races in which he was forced to retire due to gearbox problems. In the second part of 1996 racing season, he joined the Minardi team for six races. His best result was a tenth place at the Hungaroring, which was the second best result of the year for Minardi team.

He lives in Monte Carlo.

Early life
Lavaggi was born in Augusta, Sicily on 18 February 1958, being of noble heritage. He studied mechanical engineering at Milan Polytechnic.

Racing career
Lavaggi's racing career started in 1984, inspired by Henry Morrogh who judged him the best student he ever had at his racing school. That year he was official driver of the constructor Ermolli in the Italian Formula Panda championship where he was classified second, winning more races than any other driver. Not having enough sponsorship to afford a whole season in Formula Three, he did a few races in the Italian Formula Three Championship before turning to Group C sports cars, in order to gain international experience. In this category, he soon became a driver for the Porsche Kremer Team, for whom he became the 1993 Interserie champion, winning six of the season's total of 12 races and taking four further podium finishes. He also won the 1995 Daytona 24 Hours, driving nine hours in a team of four drivers. He scored two more wins in the FIA Sportscar Championship, including the 1000 km of Monza, where he drove five of the race's six hours and took five more podium places and two pole positions.
His first race in F1 was at the German Grand Prix for Pacific in 1995. Prior to this he was a test driver for March during the 1992 season. He tested the Pacific PR02 twice before his first race for the British team - once at Silverstone and once at Snetterton. He was a rookie, but, at the same time, being 35 years old, he was the oldest driver in the field; therefore, he had to fight against the scepticism of the F1 media. The Pacific PR02 was an unreliable machine and he retired from all 4 races in 1995. His last experience in F1 was the 1996 Bologna Motorshow. Racing in a Minardi against two Benettons (driven by Jarno Trulli and Giancarlo Fisichella), two Ligiers (Olivier Panis and Shinji Nakano) and the other Minardi (Tarso Marques), he finished second, losing the final against Fisichella by a nose.

After his F1 career, Lavaggi founded his own team "Scuderia Lavaggi" and in 2006 he became a constructor designing and building his own Le Mans Prototype, the Lavaggi LS1. He raced the car in the Le Mans Series until 2009 and he scored a pole position at 2008 Vallelunga 6h. Lavaggi is the only example of a driver-constructor in the modern era of motorsport at high-level.

He was nicknamed "Johnny Carwash" (an approximate translation of his name from Italian to English, John Washes) by people in the paddock; US talk show host David Letterman helped bring the nickname to popular attention.

Family
The Lavaggi noble family moved from Genoa to Sicily (Palermo) in 1420 and then from Palermo to Augusta in 1711. A cousin of Giovanni's grandfather, also called Giovanni Lavaggi, was a war hero. He was a pilot of the Italian Air Force and he died because of the sabotage of his airplane, while bringing to Asmara the Italian minister of public works Luigi Razza, who also was killed in the crash. In the cities of Catania and Augusta, Via Giovanni Lavaggi (Giovanni Lavaggi Road) is named after him.

Racing record

Complete 24 Hours of Le Mans results

Complete International Formula 3000 results
(key) (Races in bold indicate pole position; races in italics indicate fastest lap.)

American Open-Wheel racing results
(key) (Races in bold indicate pole position, races in italics indicate fastest race lap)

PPG Indycar Series
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Complete Formula One results
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References

External links
 Profile on F1 Rejects
 Driver Website
 Race Team Website
 Racing Reference profile
 Driver database profile

1958 births
Living people
People from Augusta, Sicily
Italian racing drivers
International Formula 3000 drivers
Champ Car drivers
Italian Formula One drivers
Pacific Formula One drivers
Minardi Formula One drivers
24 Hours of Le Mans drivers
Speedcar Series drivers
24 Hours of Daytona drivers
European Le Mans Series drivers
World Sportscar Championship drivers
Superstars Series drivers
Sportspeople from the Province of Syracuse
EuroInternational drivers

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produces this error:
Uncaught TypeError: $this.text is not a function

When I hover over $this.text() in Chrome debugger I can see the value I want to have in title.
How can I fix this error?

A: $this is a DOM object, not a jQuery object. Either wrap it like $($this).text() or $this.innerText to read text.

A: This is happening because you're assigning to the variable $this a native DOM reference, not a jQuery reference. Only the latter has access to the jQuery API.
You're doing this by 'reaching inside' the array-like jQuery stack and extracting the native reference, via [0]. Lose this and it'll work:
var $this = $(this).children('div.submenu1').children('a.subtile'),
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A: I was facing this same issue, it ended up being that JavaScript was disabled on my browser. Make sure JavaScript is enabled to load on the page.

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They've been raising money for over a year but on Feb. 10, the Friends of the Cottage Grove Carousel will host its first sit-down benefit for the Allan Herschell carousel.
The effort to bring the carousel to Main St. has spanned decades on and off but the latest incarnation of the group tasked with making Judy Cash's dream a reality, has been steadily working for over a year.
"This event will be the first sit-down event we've had," said Don Williams, member of the Friends of the Cottage Grove Carousel Board. "We had a no-show dinner prior but this dinner will be different."
The no-show benefit--marketed as a way to avoid another banquet during Cottage Grove's busy non-profit season by simply writing a check instead of attending an event--was part of an initial campaign by the group to raise funds.
Currently, the carousel is being stored at the W.O.E. Fairgrounds in Cottage Grove and slowly being restored. Students at Cottage Grove High School have been working on the animals in their advanced art class, while community members partner with local businesses to work on floor panels and possible improvements to the attraction.
However, while W.O.E. is playing home for the carousel, it cannot continue to do so if Cash's dream is to be realized.
When Cash moved to Cottage Grove, she remembered thinking to herself that the picturesque town needed something: a carousel on Main St. After years of pining for one of her own, a family friend left Cash a large sum of money. A few months of searching and a trip across the country later, Cash had her carousel.
Cash passed away late last year.
Friends of the Cottage Grove Carousel is hoping to raise funds to complete restoration and lock down a location downtown for the carousel to attract tourists.
The St. Valentine's Dinner/Dance Benefit is set for Feb. 10. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m. with dinner and festivities scheduled to begin at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $30 per person or $240 for a table of eight. For tickets, visit the Bookmine, Cottage Grove Sentinel or contact Alice Nowicki at (541) 228-8451.


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Kim Myong-gum  (born 4 November 1990) is a North Korean football defender who played for the North Korea women's national football team at the 2012 Summer Olympics.
At the club level, she played for Rimyongsu.

See also
 North Korea at the 2012 Summer Olympics

References

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1990 births
Living people
North Korean women's footballers
Place of birth missing (living people)
Footballers at the 2012 Summer Olympics
Olympic footballers of North Korea
Women's association football defenders
North Korea women's international footballers
2011 FIFA Women's World Cup players
21st-century North Korean women


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Some have attributed to Confucius the proverb, "A picture is worth a thousand words." So let's share a 5000-word history (five pictures) that ends with the birth of the Pioneer Memorial Church exactly sixty years ago right now—captured in five black and white photographs, mounted on the back wall of our sanctuary, each with a gold plaque of explanation—all of them a gift of the Emmanuel Missionary College Class of 1953. Take a look:
Photograph #1—the old Berrien County Courthouse. The plaque reads:
On October 31, 1901, the faculty and students organized the Emmanuel Missionary College Church. The charter listed forty-one members, the organizers being Sutherland and Haughey [two faculty members]. Religious services were first held in the vacant Berrien County Courthouse the first school year of Emmanuel Missionary College in 1901 through 1902. On December 5 the church opened a church school for sixteen pupils, using the first floor of the courthouse [still standing in the middle of our village today].
Photograph #2—the original EMC Administration Building (1903-24):
This building was the fourth structure to be built on the campus. It held primarily administrative offices and was the only building kept warm enough for student study. [Wonder how they would have fared with the recent polar vortex!] The chapel room served as the home of the EMC campus church. The onion dome [see the photograph] housed the campus bell used at Battle Creek College [now in Nethery Hall]. The building was razed in 1953—the same year the Student Association initiated a campaign for a new campus church.
Photograph #3—Auditorium Basement (1924-26):
Beginning in early 1924, the basement of the unfinished Auditorium building served as the next home of the church. There was seating for 600 people in this room. . . . Nature spurred completion of the Auditorium. A February-Sabbath thaw almost disrupted the church service when the "entire north side of the chapel was flooded within two rows of the front." Umbrellas shielded the worshipers from the dripping water [is this beginning to sound familiar—some things never change!] during the rest of the service.
Photograph #4—Auditorium (1926-1959):
"The wooden chapel will be in keeping with the faith of the denomination, looking forward to the near coming of our Lord and Master, and at the same time providing seating capacity with galleries for about 850 people. The student capacity will be provided on the main floor for 500 only, and it is hoped the school will not grow beyond this number," commented Board Chairman William Guthrie [ninety-three years later we ruefully smile at his awkward hope and prediction, while recognizing his passion must yet be our passion, too]. Not exclusively dedicated to worship services, secular gatherings were also held in the Auditorium. For 20 years the basement was used as a recreation hall for games and receptions.
Photograph #5—Pioneer Memorial Church "An House of Prayer for All People" (1959- ):
The Student Association of 1953 spearheaded a fund-raising campaign for what would become the only campus building dedicated solely to divine worship. Bake sales along U.S. 31 benefited the fund, as did the systematic giving of hundreds of people. When the work on the church was ordered stopped temporarily for lack of funds, a number of plant service men donated full weeks of time to prepare the church for the opening service Sabbath, February 14, 1959. By May 21, 1960 everything except the pipe organ was ready for dedication. On March 12 and 13 of 1966 the Casavant organ, with its 4,233 pipes, was unveiled. The name, Pioneer Memorial Church, bears witness to the educational talents of illustrious instructors or lecturers in our past.
Five photographs, one history—and it's your history and mine as members of this now sixty-year-old church family. A history with God's fingerprints all over it. Which is why we must keep singing the Doxology and telling the story, "so the next generation will know [God's mighty acts], even the children yet to be born, and they in turn will tell their children. Then they will put their trust in God and will not forget His deeds but will keep His commandments" (see Psalm 78:6-7).
When history is His story—pass it on!


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Отто II Чорний (бл. 1085 — 18 лютого 1126) — князь Оломоуцький в 1091—1110 і 1113—1126 роках, князь Брненський з 1123 року, молодший син Оломоуцького князя Отто I з династії Пржемисловичів та угорської принцеси Євфемії.
Правнук Великого князя Київського Ярослава Мудрого.

Біографія
Отто ІІ народився близько 1085 року. У 1087 році помер Оломоуцький князь Отто I. Його сини Святополк і Отто в цей час були ще малі. Вдова Отто I, Евфемія (правнучка Великого князя Київського Ярослава Мудрого), щоб захистити права синів на батьківські володіння, попросила про заступництво брата Отто І Брненського князя Конрада. Проте король Вратислав II віддав Оломоуцьке князівство своєму синові Болеславу й вигнав Євфемію з дітьми.

1091 року Болеслав несподівано помер, після чого Вратіслав вторгся в Моравію. Але в 1092 році проти нього виступив його власний син — Бржетіслав II. За посередництва дружини Конрада Брненського Вратіслав уклав мир з братами. Після цього, в 1091/1092 році, Святополк і Отто повернулись в Оломоуц й отримали батьківську спадщину, але повнота влади була у їхньої матері Евфемії, що правила як регент. Їхнє самостійне правління почалося близько 1095 року.

У 1105 році брат Отто ІІ Святополк скористався тим, що новий імператор Священної Римської імперії Генріх V, на відміну від батька, не підтримував князя Чехії Боривоя ІІ, і повстав. При цьому Святополку вдалося перетягнути на свою сторону більшу частину богемської шляхти. Похід Святополка проти Боривоя закінчився невдачею, в результаті чого заколотники змушені були тікати з країни.

Однак незабаром Святополку вдалося залучити на свій бік молодшого брата Боривоя ІІ князя Владислава. У підсумку після нового походу Святополка 1107 року Боривой був змушений тікати з країни, а Святополк став новим князем Богемії.

Отто ІІ підтримував брата в його боротьбі. Саме Отто ІІ Святополк залишив правителем Богемії замість себе, коли імператор Генріх V, якому Боривой подав скаргу, викликав нового князя до себе на суд. Там імператор велів взяти його під варту. Коли Боривой, за допомогою свого родича Віпрехта фон Гройч, зібрав армію й виступив в похід на Богемі, йому вийшла назустріч армія Отто ІІ Чорного. Незабаром Святополк, пообіцявши імператору велику суму, зміг здобути свободу і повернувся до Богемії, а Боривой був змушений тікати до Польщі, де його прийняв князь Болеслав III Кривоустий.

У 1109 році Святополк разом з імператором Генріхом V вторгся в Сілезію. У вересні, під час облоги Глогува, Святополка було вбито. На престол, що звільнився, виявилося відразу кілька претендентів. Одним з них став Отто ІІ, але права пред'явили також Боривой II і його брат Владислав. Для вирішення спору богемська шляхта звернулася до імператора Генріха V, який затвердив князем Владислава. Отто ІІ був змушений визнати вибір імператора.

Однак Боривой, брат Владислава, не заспокоївся. Скориставшись тим, що Владислав відбув з Чехії в Бамберг, до двору імператора, Боривой у союзі з Віпрехтом II, який вислав на допомогу свого сина Віпрехта III, захопив Празький замок. В результаті почалась міжусобна війна, в якій на сторону Владислава став Отто ІІ.

Війну зупинило лише втручання імператора Генріха V, який прибув до Богемії, щоб розсудити суперечку. Імператор наказав схопити Боривоя і Віпрехта III, ув'язнивши їх у замок Хаммерштейн на Рейні.

Проте 1110 року Отто ІІ посварився з Владиславом, який позбавив його уділу й заточив в ув'язнення, відпустивши тільки 1113 року. Після цього Отто ІІ залишався вірним союзником Владислава. Їхній союз зміцнило й те, що близько 1113 р. Отто одружився з швабською графинею Софією, дочкою графа Генріха I фон Берг. 1111 р. сестра Софії Річеза з Берґу одружилася з князем Владиславом.

В останні роки правління Владислав серйозно захворів і зробив своїм спадкоємцем Отто І. Однак це не влаштувало Собіслава I, брата Владислава. Тільки завдяки посередництву королеві Святослави, матері Владислава і Собіслава, помирила братів, після чого Владислав визнав своїм спадкоємцем Собіслава.

1123 року став князем Брно. Коли 12 квітня 1125 року помер князь Владислав, Отто знову претендував на Богемський престол за принципом старшинства. Однак Собіславу вдалося захопити престол й Отто звернувся до імператора Лотара II за підтримкою. Імператор вступив до Богемії з армією. Обидві сторони зійшлись у битві при Хлумці 18 лютого 1126. Війська Лорара і Отто ІІ були розгромлені, а Отто ІІ убитий у бою.

Вдова Отто ІІ Софія повернулася до Швабії де, ймовірно, пішла в абатство Цвіфальтен.

Незважаючи на перемогу, Собіслав помирився з Лотарем ІІ, склав йому васальну присягу й визнав Богемське князівство ленно-залежним від Священної Римської імперії.
Син Отто ІІ — Отто ІІІ в цей час був ще малий. Він зміг отримати батьківську спадщину тільки після смерті князя Собеслава в 1140 році.

Діти
Дружина: після 1113 р. Софія з Берґу (пом. 31 травня 1126), дочка Генріха I фон Берг і Адельгейди фон Мохенталь, праправнучка Анастасії Ярославни, доньки Великого князя Київського Ярослава Мудрого.

Діти:
 Євфимія Оломоуцька (1115 — після 1154) — дружина Волинського князя Святополка Мстиславича.
 Отто III Детлеб (1122 — 12 травня 1160), князь Оломоуцький з 1140.
 Сватополк (пом. після +1146).

Родовід
Отто ІІ веде свій родовід, в тому числі, й від Великих князів Київських Ярослава Мудрого та Володимира Великого.

Джерела
 BLÁHOVÁ, Marie; FROLÍK, Jan; PROFANTOVÁ, Naďa. Velké dějiny zemí Koruny české I. Do roku 1197. Praha ; Litomyšl: Paseka, 1999. 800 s. ISBN 80-7185-265-1.
 NOVOTNÝ, Václav. České dějiny I./II. Od Břetislava I. do Přemysla I. Praha: Jan Laichter, 1913. 1214 s.
 WIHODA, Martin. Morava v době knížecí 906—1197. Praha: Nakladatelství Lidové noviny, 2010. 464 s. ISBN 978-80-7422-563-0.
 ŽEMLIČKA, Josef. Čechy v době knížecí 1034—1198. Praha: Nakladatelství Lidové noviny, 2007. 712 s. ISBN 978-80-7106-905-8.

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