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Pioneer families gather to honor St. Rita's, Vail
He was one of about 50 descendants of ranch families assembled in the Vail church Sept. 7 to attend the Pioneer Mass celebrated by Bishop Edward J. Weisenburger in advance of the parish's 85 th anniversary next March.
Escalante, 86, lives in Tucson. He scanned the crowd before Mass to wave to friends and share stories with other old-timers whose pioneer families ranched in the area and supported the parish in its early years. His grandfather Miguel was one of three brothers to settle in the Rincon Valley after leaving Sonora, Mexico around 1880. The elder Escalante worked the ranches at the base of the Rincon Mountains. Miguel, the grandson, recalled having to come to Vail for school after the local Rincon School closed in 1947.
Miguel married in 1958, moving to Tucson. He entered the construction business and retired about six years ago. He came back to St. Rita's at the invitation of J.J. Lamb, he said. Lamb, a local preservationist, was one of the driving forces behind "Voices of Vail," a critically acclaimed local documentary about the history of the area.
"We all went to school here in Vail," Miguel said. "There are no cattle here now, just houses."
He spots his sister, currently living in Phoenix, sitting a pew, and finds a seat with her for Mass.
Earlier Sarah Hiteman, who grew up in the parish but moved away to raise a family, gave a quick tour of the old church building.
Hiteman talked about some of the capital needs. Projects include removing carpeting and restoring the flooring. The pews, which are original fixtures, also need to be restored. Alcoves had been treated with laminate over the years and that needs to be removed. Beams holding up the roof also need attention. The stained-glass windows needed cleaning and to have protective glass installed on the outside. Parts of the building could also use fresh paint.
During a meditation she offered at the end of Mass, Hiteman told the story of returning annually on her birthday to attend Mass with her father, Fred Mayer Jr., and later sharing breakfast at a local diner.
"He sat in the fourth row from the back, on the West side," she recalled. Her dad died on July 25, 2018, at age 87. In his memory, she made a donation to the parish and installed a plaque on the pew that read "In loving memory of Fred Mayer Jr."
"He really would have enjoyed being here today," she said.
The church was built through the benevolence of Caroline Takamine Beach. She dedicated it to the memory of her late, first husband, Jokichi Takamine. He was a Japanese chemist who died in 1922; four years later, Caroline married Vail rancher Charles Beach.
Local historians say that Mrs. Beach, a Catholic convert as an adult, wanted a place for ranchers, miners and railroad workers to worship. In 1927, she arranged for a Sunday Mass to be offered in the Vail schoolhouse, before purchasing and building on the current site.
Among the artifacts in the church are stained glass windows, purchased by Mrs. Beach, that once hung in the First United Methodist Church in Tucson. Other artwork and statuary were donated by friends, and came from Germany, Italy and California. The altar was created from stone from the Santa Rita mountains. St. Rita's is believed to be the only US Catholic church dedicated to the memory of a Japanese citizen.
Between 1935-68, St. Rita's was a mission served by Franciscans and diocesan priests from nearby parishes. It was elevated to parish status in 1968.
Population in Vail has exploded in the last two decades. Census figures in 2000 showed a population of 588; in 2010, the population was 10,208. No updates were available in 2016. To accommodate the growth, the parish erected a multipurpose building that is used as a church for weekend Masses. The shrine is used for 8 a.m. daily Mass and a 1 p.m. Spanish-language Sunday Mass.
St. Rita's was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2015.
Hiteman recalled a family story involving Mayer and Mrs. Beach. Mayer had contract polio as a child, which left him with a disfigured right foot. Mrs. Beach arranged him to have surgery on it, which eventually gave him relief.
Father Martin Martinez, current pastor, also spoke about the changes that have taken place in the building. He noted that only recently had he learned that lines for natural gas to provide lighting in the church still resided in the walls, although they were empty and had not been used for years.
Father Martinez said he takes seriously his role in maintaining the upkeep of the building. "I feel I have the obligation and responsibility to safeguard the shrine."
Editor's note: To make a donation or to recount a historic story involving the church, call the parish at (520) 762-9688.


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EVs Driving Lithium to New Highs
Tesla started the fight, but someone else will finish it...
Written by Meg Dailey
It just keeps happening...
Everyone seems to be gunning for Tesla's spot at the top of the EV market these days, from tiny startups to the biggest car companies in the world.
And all because Tesla proved it could be done — that electric vehicles were not only viable, but valuable.
When the company was founded, it was nothing more than a startup itself. And among its peers at the time, it's the only one to have survived this long.
In fact, it's not just surviving; it's thriving.
So it's really no wonder that competitors are not only coming out of the woodwork, but coming out of Tesla itself...
Factory-Made Competition
The latest round of Tesla competitors have a few things in common... first and foremost that they're being run by ex-Tesla employees.
Lucid Motors, for example, was founded in 2007 as Atieva. It was always an EV company, but it didn't become a distinct threat to Tesla's dominance until two ex-Tesla vice presidents, Bernard Tse and Peter Rawlinson, came on board.
Rawlinson had also been a head engineer for the Model S, with which the Lucid Air EV is now aiming to directly compete.
An even younger company, NorthVolt AB, was founded in 2015 when ex-Tesla logistics and supply chain manager Peter Carlsson left the company.
Young though this company may be, it's jumping right into the path of Tesla's progress.
Only it's not doing it with cars. Oh no, it's going way bigger than that...
You see, both Lucid Motors and NorthVolt AB are looking to build their own lithium battery factories within the next few years.
Of course, neither project is going to be quite as big as Tesla's infamous Gigafactory, currently operating in Nevada. This project cost Tesla $5 billion and will have the capacity to produce as many as 500,000 EV batteries per year, at least by Elon Musk's ambitious estimations.
Lucid's factory will be built in Arizona, cost around $700 million, and only build batteries for the still-in-development Lucid Air for now.
NorthVolt, on the other hand, will really be giving Tesla a run for its money. Its battery plant will build a variety of lithium batteries for different applications, including EVs and large-scale energy storage.
The factory, which will cost about $4.2 billion, won't be stuck building batteries for a single line of cars; its main purpose is actually to cut the overall cost of lithium batteries in half.
This is a goal Tesla has had for quite a while now, though it's fair to say there have been some... speed bumps on the way there already. Not the least of these is the company's acquisition of SolarCity last year, which gave it yet another financial hurdle to cross.
Will NorthVolt have an easier time of it without all the extra baggage?
Honestly, it's enough that it's even trying.
You'll also get our free report, "Lithium Outlook 2020: Bottoming Prices Signal a Bullish Future."
Proven Perspective
Once again, I have to accuse Tesla of starting the fight.
Before it announced the game-changing Gigafactory, the only companies that had massive battery factories were, well, battery companies.
Moreover, they weren't usually so focused on a single battery type.
Now every new startup, car company, and even some technology companies are mulling over their own lithium battery factories. Megafactories in China are expected to be at the head of the pack, prompting as much as 521% growth in global lithium battery production by 2020.
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The market for lithium batteries is expected to grow to $77.42 billion by 2024, according to Transparency Market Research. That's up from just under $30 billion in 2015.
And while consumer electronics will still hold the majority of the market by then, most of the growth will be coming from EVs.
There's no solid estimate for how big the electric vehicle market will be by then. It could reach just 1% of new cars sold (EIA) or a full 35% (Bloomberg New Energy Finance).
But the conclusion every single estimate comes to is that EVs are spreading fast and will soon be the norm rather than the exception.
Bringing the price of those batteries down is the essential next step to widespread adoption, and keep in mind that Tesla and NorthVolt aren't the only competitors on the case.
At this point, even if NorthVolt fails to meet its goals, there will be someone else ready to take up the gauntlet.
Do What You Must, We've Already Won
The same way Tesla went from startup to market legend, its Gigafactory is just the beginning of a lucrative new market segment.
And one day, its fame may fade into the background as bigger players take the spotlight.
But that won't matter in the bigger picture, and today's energy investors know exactly why...
The lithium revolution is already going full steam ahead. Every bit of new competition only boosts this booming market higher still.
Megan Dailey

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Home \ Entertainment \ Industry Loop: We got that Southern African buzz!
Namibian music is all over Southern African music channels. Namibian music videos are airing in South Africa, Botswana, ESwatini, Lesotho and Zambia. We still need to fight that good radio fight though. Namibian music is still far from hitting Southern African radio. However, let me not take away from what I am trying to highlight…which is that buzz and attention from our neighbours. About those spin offs, Southern African entertainment commentators, influencers and general players have been making contact with their Namibian counterparts. I have certainly been in contact with a number of commentators, influencers, radio presenters from across the borders that simply want music from the Land of the Brave or want a better understanding of what we can offer.
Trust me; it will pay off soon. However, do not get too excited. Many have tried before us and struggled. Many compromised too much to please their counterparts in the region. Hence why we still do not have enough Namibian actors and TV presenters on mainstream platforms like Suidooster and Supersport. Hence why we still do not have enough Namibian content on DStv platforms. So as much as there is an apparent buzz regarding what Namibian entertainers can offer, we still need to exercise caution and make sure whatever we agree on with our Southern African counterparts, must ultimately benefit you and your fellow Namibian entertainers.
If you got a gig to perform in South Africa, would it kill you to put in a good word for a fellow artist on the possibility of including them for the next show? If you got an audition coming up in Zambia, would it not be better to go there as a squad of Namibian actors to increase the chances of making it?
Would it not i make more sense if you scooped a slot on radio in Botswana to include Namibian content on your slot? Do not forget your fellow Namibian entertainer. The Nigerians are moving as a unit in Southern Africa, hence why they are making it! South Africans are ganging up on everyone, hence why they are making it on the continent. It is in your best interest to move in a Namibian squad. Let us gang up on the Southern African scene and take advantage of the buzz we currently have around us!


Find the right physical therapist for your little one.
It's an unfortunate reality that children every day are born with or diagnosed with debilitating illnesses that usually stay with them their whole lives. Just like pediatric medicine, the physical therapist working with your child should specialize in pediatric physical therapy. They may also work on a team of physical therapists in different fields. Pediatric cases that require multiple physiotherapists are usually more severe and complicated, just like cases that require multiple physicians or surgeons.
There are many different kinds of physical therapy in general, which means there are many kinds of pediatric physical therapy. Everything that adults need, a child may need as well in a modified way. Also, with a variety of illnesses that are specific to pediatric patients, there are also specifics one would have to have knowledge of outside of regular physical therapy designed for adults. Also, since children vary greatly case by case, it's a good idea to have someone specializing in children there to customize the care plan for your child's specific needs.
Because of this, the American Physical Therapy Association has its own dedicated division for pediatric physical therapy.1 The Academy of Pediatric Physical Therapy also offers courses, residencies, and fellowships for physical therapists who want to become specialized in pediatric physical therapy.2 Some of these courses may even begin before they are finished becoming physical therapists.
So, we've made a pretty convincing case why someone specializing in pediatric patients is the best choice for a physiotherapist for your child; but what kind of physical therapy would your little one need? That all depends on the injury or condition, symptoms, age, and a variety of other factors.
However, there are many fields of physical therapy for children and adolescents, just as there are for adults, to help meet the needs of each specific illness. The same exercises that are beneficial to children with Scoliosis are probably not going to be useful for children with Cerebral Palsy. This is where other specialities of physical therapy cross paths and work in correlation with pediatric physical therapy.
Orthopaedic physical therapy can help strengthen key muscle groups and help children with disorders and defects such as these to do things in a modified way if they cannot be corrected. It also plays an important part in healing from an injury and can be the difference in a child growing up with or without a serious back problem.
"Orthopedic physical therapy is the study and practice of correcting functional impairments of the musculoskeletal system. Pediatric orthopaedic physical therapy extends this discipline to the developmental care of children by taking into account their future growth."3 So, not only is the goal to correct existing problems but to avoid future problems from the existing problem as the child grows.
Because pediatric patients have muscles and bones that are not fully developed, working with them incorrectly can cause serious harm. This is why it is important to be working with someone who specializes in children when dealing with a course of treatment that could alter the rest of their lives.
Different from adult physical therapy, the goal is usually to get the child up, recovering, and resuming their normal daily activities as soon as possible. This is often different from adult physical therapy which will take a more "slow and steady" approach. The reason for this difference is very simple: Being able to play, be active, and engage in normal children's activities to whatever degree they are able is very important to a child's development. For more information, visit this article by Wright Physical Therapy, The Role and Benefits of Pediatric Orthopedic Physical Therapy.
Sports physical therapy is a special kind of orthopaedic physical therapy. Children who are athletes are likely to get some kind of injury sometime during their little league careers. It is important to be working with a sports physical therapist who understands children's growing bones and muscles and knows how to address them differently. If your physical therapist doesn't have that training, it may be best to seek out someone with speciality training in paediatrics when your little one gets a serious sports injury.
Healing incorrectly after a childhood sports injury can be detrimental. If a muscle or bone injury does not heal correctly, it may cause problems for the child's entire life. This may even cause chronic pain and require interventional pain management. This is why it is critical to work a physical therapy program that is specific to children to avoid long-term injury.
Strokes also look different in children than in adults. Visit this article from the National Stroke Association for more information on how to better recognize and get treatment for pediatric stroke. Strokes can also happen to a fetus in the womb due to certain complications of carrying and treating that stoke postpartum will likely call for physical therapy at some point throughout their lifetime.
It may also be noted that Spina Bifida is listed as employing orthopaedic physical therapy as well. This is because Spina Bifida affects the development of both the spinal column and the spinal cord. For this reason, depending on the severity, Spina Bifida may require both neurological and orthopaedic physical therapy, since the condition can vary from very mild to severe and debilitating.
It is important to note that if your child is suffering from a condition that requires neurological physical therapy that it be prescribed by a neurologist. While a very useful part of your child's overall treatment plan, a physical therapist in any speciality is not a physician or a substitute for one.
This not only helps you get the best care for your child but the best answers to your questions. Questions like: "Will my child ever walk?" or, "How long will my child be in therapy?" are best answered by people who went to medical school. Physical therapists, while highly specialized and vitally important, do not have the diagnostic expertise to answer these kinds of questions. A physical therapist may be able to offer a very educated guess in many cases, but a physical therapist typically follows a prescription from a doctor.
However, a doctor is not a replacement for a physical therapist either. Physicians don't have the specific training in how to implement exercise therapy, and physical therapists can modify the course of treatment to meet specific needs they are able to identify with their expertise.
When it comes to caring for your little one, there is no such thing as too many people on the team. While not a replacement for a physician, having a pediatric physical therapist aboard your child's case to help manage care if it is an option, it's an option that you should take.
Physical therapy can and does improve the lives of hundreds of thousands of children across the world. If it can benefit your little one, then it should. Talk to your paediatrician, and see if your child would benefit from pediatric physical therapy.


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Hi Guys, I Know that You already knows about the BBC radio, so Let's help Madonna. There is a page on Facebook created for a fan that the objective is do all fans help in promoting Living For Love Music in the UK. And criticizing the BBC Radio 1, that It says our queen is so old for play on the radio. Looking there for more informations and Helping our queen... The page is: #LivingForLoveDAY - 25th February
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Happy Birthday our QUEEN!!! You, Madge is the wonderful woman. Everyday our hearts feel happy for you exist, and for You teach for us how love, respect, the seek for our dreams are important. What I have to say and I think all fans is: Thank you!!! We love you, many success, peace, love, health...
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Days ago, Madge was criticized when You wrote in her Instagram the word "N..." when she referred her son, Rocco...Many people unfortunatelly don't understand that this is an way caring to call her son. So, Madge asked sorry and her intention was other. (An observation: who knows Madonna knows that woman that she is , and know Madge never was, never will be,a isn't prejudiced. It's look for her works and for magnific work she does in Africa) More late, on 27th January, last Sunday ocurred the G
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Madge posted in her Instagram the photo that she and her daughter went to the Beyoncé show. This photo shows her daughter, She was getting a kiss of Beyoncé and Madge posted: "Mercy James gets a big fat one from the Queen. B" -Madonna So... I post this because I was proud with our queen, because She knows she is the queen, but with this act She show us that She is humble and recognizes the talent of others people, and this is so good. Unfortunatelly, There are singers, artists that doe
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Oh MY GOD!!! I'm addicted in these songs, wonderful rythm and voice...Sure, because is MADONNA.... and this song with the voice of our queen was wonderful...Ah Congratulations Rocco!!! You are an excellent dancer... The queen mother and the prince son is so good and exciting see...
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Hello guys, I found a great video about Madge...Watching...
Hello guys, today was a good day...why??? Because it is so good when we buy and it is better when We buy something of Madonna...so today I bought the MDNA DVD, obvious that antecipated because it will come at the stores only September, but I wanted to buy for I have the mine after...so now I so anxious for September for I can get it in my hands and I'll remember one more excellent work of our queen...
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Hello guys, The title that I put in this post was: "Madonna, the Universe Queen...Why???" When I wrote "Why???" This is clear for everybody, Madonna is and always will be our QUEEN. She is so wonderful, beautiful, intelligent, sexy , honest, caring, funny, nice, friendly, so...Let's to focus about what I have to say, that is so difficult when you love so much anybody how Madge...in summary: Forbes confirmed that Madonna is of the first five people more influential than the world and the
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Oh my god, guys!!!! I'm crying so much, but isn't because I'm sad, I'm crying because I'm so happy. I couldn't see the billboard music, but now I saw a youtube video, about the Madonna speech. She is a wonderful person. I was delighted with her attitudes and her words, Madge always show the simple person that She is, She isn't and She won't be never a arrogant person. She recognize all people that work with her and she treats them how people the same the her, and th
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Hello guys, Recently, M. visited the Africa, so I remembered of a music that Annie Lennox made with our QUEEN. Listening!!! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LRIm5ufzMd4 (in 1:40 min, Madge sings with her wonderful voice)
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Hello guys, I found this message on the internet of some fan, and I decided to post, because I think this show the love of a fan and my love for Madonna. The message said: It's so difficult to smile when you want to cry. It's so difficult to say good by when you want to stay. It's more difficult to forget you (Madonna) that I want to love you. Will be in the rain or in the sun, on the summer or in the winter, you always will stay with me in my heart. Same, if yo
Madonna is The best .... South America
Hello iconers in this site (http://www.madonnago.com.br/noticias) and many sites the notice of Madonna is that She is the artist more profitable for Live Nation, who said this was the president of the Live Nation. Congratulation Madonna!!!!! This do of a fan if feeling very proud for you and happy for you. The president said: "Seems that I already said this many times, but this is exactly: The success of MDNA tour confirms one more time that MADONNA is the more suc


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Paul Smith Fall Winter 2017
Photography: Dominique Charriau; Victor Boyko; Peter White.
Inspired by a Henri Michaux poem, incoming Christian Dior artistic director Maria Grazia Chiuri presented an ethereal vision for the storied French house's spring 2017 haute couture collection, presented within a secret garden within the Musee Rodin, Paris.
In the poem, Michaux alludes to the labyrinth, the secret world in the dark, as the place where we find the right path, and the Grazia Chiuri applied this allegory to her new beginning at Christian Dior, the house she joined from Valentino. As such, her adventure into the house was sprinkled with flowers, plants and wildlife, nodding to Monsieur Dior's penchant for flowers, which he decreed the "most divine of creations" after women. The resultant collection is one that pays homage to the established silhouettes of the atelier – the curvature of the New Look, for example – but takes it into new territory, in which the more formalised styling appears more fluid and romantic, as is the style associated with Grazia Chiuri's hand.
The collection comprised a series of evening dresses in powdery colours, such as mauve, blue, pink and grey, that softly enveloped the body; Stephen Jones-crafted headpieces and masks in animal motifs that, in black tulle and silk, nodded to Gothicism; and long white wool crepe dresses with hand-painted tarot symbols, adding to the thematic nature of the presentation. As with any designer that takes the reins at Christian Dior, how Grazia Chiuri reinterpreted the iconic Bar jacket was key to the success of the collection, and here she triumphed, cutting it into a whimsical cape from beautiful quality black wool, and pairing with roomy wool culottes with satin stripes. This was further evidenced in an emerald green wool coat-dress that wrapped the body at asymmetrical angles.
Mitchell Oakley Smith is The Woolmark Company's Global Content & Creative Manager. His writing has appeared in Architectural Digest, Belle, GQ, Harper's Bazaar, Interview, The Australian and Vogue, and he is the author of five books on art, fashion and design.
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First Listen: Answering Machine – Cherry Coke
Answering Machine is set to drop their new single titled 'Cherry Coke'. With clear queues from the NYC sound from the late 70s and early 80s, Answering Machine gives that gritty machismo coupled with fat and poppy hooks via power chords and vocal harmony in a way to soothe the senses and anxiously wait for summer.
About Answering Machine
Answering Machine is a Rock & Roll band out of Brooklyn, NY. Their influences range everywhere from The Replacements, The Ramones, Blondie, The Ronettes, Tom Petty, Stevie Nicks, and Bruce Springsteen to Jenny Lewis, Against Me, and plenty in between.
Samantha (vocals) and JD (guitar/vocals), two public school teachers in Brooklyn, started the band back in 2016. Close friends quickly filled the gaps with Jackson on guitar, Louis on drums, and Craig on bass. Craig and Louis played in a few popular local Brooklyn bands (Cold Wrecks, Ellen and The Degenerates). Jackson has been playing in bands with JD since childhood.
The band released their first (self-titled) EP right away in 2017, a second (Color TV) in 2018, and put out their new single "Bad Luck" in 2019. They've played at FEST down in Gainesville for the past two years, Pouzza in Montreal this past year, and are regulars throughout the venus in New York.
Answering Machine recently recorded their debut LP, also titled "Bad Luck". Writing and recording this album allowed their influences to blend and the band to find the sound they've been developing over the past few years. "Bad Luck" will be released April 17 on Wiretap Records.
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'Excellence in Customer Service' Winner 2020
By Fiona Campbell on 12-Nov-2020 10:23:00
Topics: Corporate
Ascensos tops the shortlist at the National Global Sourcing Association, UK 2020 Professional Awards.
The entire team at Ascensos were honoured to receive this years' award for 'Excellence in Customer Service', in relation to our partnership with retailer ALDI.
📷 Image: The team at Ascensos, GSA UK 2020 winners of 'Excellence in Customer Service' in partnership with ALDI UK.
The Professional Awards are a set of accolades recognising talented individuals and teams behind the strategic sourcing industry.
In making their decision, GSA judges looked for evidence on how Ascensos deliver client benefits with vision, strategy and innovation. Industry winners were announced on 12th November 2020, during the first glittering virtual awards ceremony held by the GSA.
Ascensos competed against best in industry finalists, across multiple sectors, markets and geographies, to be recognised as the UK's 2020 benchmark in 'customer service excellence'.
Elevating ALDI's customer experience
From onboarding to training; our Team approach, true to the Ascensos vision, is built on communication. And together with ALDI, we designed a colleague engagement programme, based on Ascensos and ALDI combined values and principle, aligned to ALDI's unique ethos.
The result was a simple yet highly effective employee experience which continues to make a positive impact on ALDI's business and is fundamental in elevating ALDI's customer experience.
With significant contact centre experience supporting many national and international retail brands, Ascensos has extensive experience creating strategic sourcing partnerships based on trust, collaboration and continuous improvement.
Claire Sixsmith, Business Unit Director at Ascensos, said "We're incredibly proud to be recognised at the GSA awards, it's recognition for our team and all the hard work they've done on behalf of our partnership with ALDI.
Our goal from the very beginning was to elevate the ALDI customer experience and amaze both ALDI's customers and internal stakeholders.Across our industry it is well understood that a happy employee means a happy customer. In creating Ascensos, we wanted to build on that and go deeper.
We recognised that what makes an employee happy is the respect, integrity and flexibility we show our staff as an employer. This means providing the right training and working environment, the right technology to do the job well and as an employer, an empathic approach to the changing needs of our colleagues".
Raising the bar on industry standards
Kerry Hallard, CEO of the Global Sourcing Association UK said: "Huge congratulations to all the winners. Well-deserved wins across the spectrum of the sourcing industry demonstrating the great talent in this space, but also showcasing the great work delivered by teams around the world. These were highly competitive awards again this year and as such I must also recognise the great work of all those individuals and organisations that made it to the shortlist".
About the GSA
The Global Sourcing Association (GSA) is the industry association and professional body for the global sourcing industry, and home of the Global Sourcing Standard. Its overriding objective is the ongoing development and dissemination of the Standard and supporting portfolio of qualifications in order to improve the benefits from, and positive reputation and therefore size of, the global sourcing industry.
The GSA also serves to share best practice, trends and connections across the globe and to bring the global community together in a wholly interactive manner for the first time. The Global Sourcing Association UK, also known as GSA-UK, was formerly known as the National Outsourcing Association in the UK.
If you're looking for a fresh approach to customer service outsourcing, get in touch and let's talk or email us at partnership@ascensos.com.
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It's definitely soup weather these days! When the warmer early fall starts to fade and the cool late fall days come along, it's time for some easy soup recipes 🙂 This one was invented in my own kitchen this morning, using what we had on hand and it was simply delicious!
Saute the chopped leek, bacon, celery and potatoes until starting to brown on edges. Season with salt and pepper and transfer to a large stock pot. Add parsley and milk and simmer on medium heat stirring on occasion for about an hour. Puree with a hand blender, and serve!


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» Formatting Violations in Quote Lead GAO To Overturn $348 Million Award
Formatting Violations in Quote Lead GAO To Overturn $348 Million Award
by Eckland & Blando | Jun 24, 2016 | Capital Connections
On May 2, 2016, the GAO sustained in part the protests of DKW Communications, Inc. (DKW) against the award of three fixed-price task orders to Criterion Systems, Inc. (Criterion). Matter of DKW Commc'ns, Inc., B-412652.3; B-412652.6 (May 2, 2016). The basis for DKW's protest was that Criterion failed to follow the formatting requirements set forth in the request for quotations (RFQ). While the decision was not legally ground-breaking, it serves as a good reminder that what seem like minor solicitation requirements can become major factors in determining whether you win the contract.
The RFQ in question limited the technical quotation to ten pages and warned that "pages in excess of the 10-page limitation would not be evaluated. "The RFQ also required that the text be at least 12 point font. While Criterion's technical quotation was, technically, only ten pages long, DKW challenged how Criterion formatted its document to meet this limit.
DKW first argued that the quotation was not "single-spaced." The GAO agreed, finding that Criterion "violated the RFQ's explicit provisions regarding page limitations by compressing the line spacing of its technical quotation's text to be less than the 'single-spacing' that the RFQ required. "The GAO rejected Criterion's argument that "single-spaced" only required that there be no blank lines between the lines of text. Instead, it found that the compression gave Criterion an unfair competitive advantage because it "effectively added approximately three to four pages to the 10-page limitation. "In so holding, the GAO observed that "[t]o conclude otherwise would not be consistent with the purpose of the quotation preparation instructions – to ensure that quotations are submitted in a similar format and are limited as to the amount of information and data they contain on an equal basis."
DKW also argued that Criterion violated the font size requirement "by including large tables that addressed substantive matters, using a 10-point font size." While the RFQ stated that "'spreadsheets, charts, tables, diagrams or design drawings, [and] graphs' are exempt from the font size, spacing and other requirements," DKW asserted that Criterion abused the literal meaning of the RFQ by arbitrarily including excessive amounts of data in table form, thus unfairly avoiding the font size requirements. The GAO, however, disagreed on this point, holding that because the RFQ "did not address the size of the tables … or limit their content," this protest ground was not viable.
In the end, based on the apparent line spacing violation, the GAO recommended that the matter be remanded to ascertain whether the RFQ page limitation for the technical proposal reflects the actual needs of the agency – if so, then Criterion's quotation is to be rejected; if not, then the RFQ will be amended and revised quotations received.
The DKW decision vividly highlights the importance of strictly adhering to all applicable requirements when preparing a proposal or quotation. There are of course limits to how stringently an agency will enforce the technical requirements of a solicitation. But the fact that the GAO will sustain the protest of a $348 million dollar award over line spacing discrepancies demonstrates the extreme caution that contractors should exercise when pushing the limits of those requirements.
For additional information regarding this protest decision, or for assistance with drafting and submitting proposals, quotations, or bids, please contact the government contracts attorneys at Eckland & Blando LLP.


My name is Peyton Smith. I'm the new Esthetician/Skin Care Specialist at BellEsprit Salon and Spa. My passion for skin care bloomed when I was first introduced to Éminence Organics Skin Care by my own esthetician in 2016. It completely changed my life! The combination of my love for this industry and the devotion and love for my two-year-old daughter, Emma, propelled me into my journey with esthetics. I graduated from Skin Institute in February 2018 and immediately found my home in BellEsprit and the wonderful clients that have already inspired me to be the best esthetician I can be. I am warm and nurturing at heart; being able to project that onto my clients is truly a dream come true! I look forward to taking care of all your skin care needs and the journey we can make with it together. I am dedicated to reaching each and every one of my client's goals!
Upon introducing myself, I would also like to introduce our newest Éminence Organics peel system! The Mangosteen Pro Peel is the key designed for ALL skin types to reveal radiance. This peel is formulated to reduce causes of tired, dull, and uneven skin and replace it with a refreshed, luminous complexion.
Along with this new peel system, we are introducing two new retail items to help you maintain your youthful glow from home: The Mangosteen Daily Resurfacing Cleanser and The Mangosteen Daily Resurfacing Concentrate. When you buy these two retail items you receive a FREE Red Currant Moisturizer SPF 30!
I look forward to seeing you at BellEsprit Salon and Spa!


Prices for Ukrainian new crop corn is rallying as farmers concerned over the price of animal feed grains make forward purchases, switching from feed wheat.
A Panamax port FOB Handysize parcel for February-loading traded in first week of August at $202.90/MT (120 cents/bushel over the Chicago March futures contract), up $8 on the week from the previous trade.
"Big wheat consumers are in the market for anything cheaper than barley and wheat," a source said.Many of the forward buyers are in Europe where wheat prices have exploded due to prolonged serious dry and hot weather.
Feeding livestock has become tricky over the last months due to a lack of suitable grass for grazing, forcing many farmers to delve into their winter feed wheat stocks.
"Feed mills in Germany are worried because of the wheat situation there is a worry about a shortage of EU feed grains," a source said.
Feed wheat prices for FOB Bulgarian or Romanian originations loading in October were heard at $222/MTin first week of August compared with $203/MT a month ago.To minimize cost inputs, feed millers are switching to corn, which is much cheaper and can be purchased from origins cheaper than the EU, without additional tariffs such as the Ukraine.
October-loading FOB Ukrainian corn was priced at $195.50/MTon 2nd October, according to sources, making it over $20/MT cheaper for consumers.
The situation is not simply limited to Ukrainian new crop trading. Inquiries for Handysize old crop parcels are also beginning to rise.
"Destination buyers are returning to the market [again] for old crop corn. We've seen some demand from the East Mediterranean. But there is little quality left," a source said. Prompt-loading Ukrainian corn sits close to a seven-week high at $185.75/MT, tracking higher wheat prices.With little good quality corn left, and firmness in the wheat markets, old crop Ukrainian corn prices could jump higher to value around $190/MT in the short term, sources said.


By independent study of the book Sustainable Development for Engineers (K.F. Mulder, 2006) students acquire basic knowledge about sustainable development.
Acquire basic knowledge about sustainable development.
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This website is one of the the most important things I do. I'm sure no one in particular cares much about it other than me, but for me at least, it's a creative outlet that I need to survive. I don't think I could have gotten through this past year without it, and as far as I'm concerned, it's as much a part of me as my left hand.
So earlier this week, I found out some really chilling information that I'm not at liberty to discuss here at any length, at least not yet. But it has me considering a number of possibilities for the future of this website; among them are a move of the entire site to an undisclosed location, or potentially restricting part or all of the content to a password-protected area. There are a couple of other possibilities as well. I hate to have to do any of this, but considering my current circumstances, I may not have a choice.
Hope all is well. I'm intrigued and a bit worried.
in our ever increasing Corporatized/Globalized/Unified McWorld I found the blogasphere my only outlet at times.
With few exceptions I don't care much for the drivel and krap piped out of the TV and mainstream press every day.
Everywhere I turn someone is trying to sell me something or get me to make a donation. Sites like this offer a much needed break from these activites.
I went to a funeral of a beloved teacher today so it made me think about what is and what is not important in this life.
Tonight, I went out at sunset with the dog and saw the light fade out of the sky against the profile of the freshly barren trees. It was an amazing sight.
I don't remember who said it, I think it was a Greek philosopher.
I hope nothing bad is happening to you. I remember when you said you had a stalker sometime back and you warned him to back off. If someone is bothering you again I hope you still have the resorces to make them stop. I enjoy reading about what's going on with you and also all the cool things you find and share.
Also, I don't know if it is my computer or your site but the comment form is cut off an inch or so on the left margin. I just hit preview and this page is fine.
I am a regular reader of your site too. I hope you'll be able to resolve any difficulties and that you'll continue posting here. I would miss commonplacebook greatly if you have to take it down. Take care of yourself.
Steph: I echo what everyone else has already said. Even though I rarely comment, your blog holds a special place in my blogosphere. I'm a regular reader, I enjoy your insights, and I hope everything will be okay for you.
Not only do I hold you in high regard, so does the rest of the Nuvolab team. I personally check this site 7-10 times a week, and I hope it stays strong, without having to go into hiding.
I don't have a stalker again, thankfully. I'm not in any physical danger. Sorry; didn't mean to leave anyone with that impression. I don't know how much I can or should go into discussing the problem, though.
I hate it when "outside circumstances" force people to think about going to ground. I hope you get everything worked out because I do enjoy reading, even if I don't comment all that often.
Sorry to hear that you are having difficulties and I echo everyone's view that your website is a fantastic site that I visit regularly. I just adore the eclectic nature of the site. I hope you resolve whatever issues you have around the website. Best wishes.


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Current Board of Directors
Message From The Board Chair
The Laurier Institution aims to shift from solutions that meet the needs of the few to those that meet the needs of the many. We draw from our differences and actively involve everyone's ideas, knowledge, lived experiences, and perspectives to foster safe and thriving communities.
As a non-profit, non-partisan organization operating from Vancouver, BC on the unceded, ancestral, and traditional lands of the Coast Salish Peoples, we envision a world where diversity is valued and everyone is included.
We work with partners to ignite collaboration, deepen shared learning, and inspire action around equity, diversity and inclusion. More than 30 years after local changemakers founded The Laurier Institution as a national charity in 1989, we continue to be inspired by our members, former and current directors and staff, and by generous donors, sponsors and project-based funders. We welcome inquiries about potential collaborations and other opportunities aligned with our mission and values.
Devon Wong
Debbie Yan
Robert Daum
Past Chair
Aref Amanat
Andrew Bak
Kyla Epstein
Eunhye Lee
Karima Mulji
Kat Newel