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A Little Bragging about a Successful Session
CFM has always been a lobby firm dedicated to achieving client results. There is no better example of our work than the recently completed 2016 Oregon legislative session.
2016 session accomplishments
Protecting Housing Options for Oregonians
Residency Requirement for Marijuana Businesses
State Employee Bus Pass Program
Setting the Plate for Wine and Culinary Tourism
Our team of five lobbyists, led by CFM Partner Dan Jarman, worked on challenging legislative projects ranging from funding major sporting events to health care to low-income housing. Their work mirrored CFM's intentionally diversified client portfolio that takes our lobby team to every corner of the state Capitol in Salem.
Success doesn't happen by accident. "In a short session, there is a lot to do and not very much time to do it," Jarman says. "You have to conceive a good plan, maintain the discipline to execute it and have the stamina to withstand all the turmoil to succeed. Our team did."
Success doesn't always occur in a single session, particularly a short one. And just because you succeed doesn't mean that success is permanent. "It takes vigilance to notch a client victory," Jarman adds. "It takes just as much or more vigilance to preserve that victory."
The CFM team in Salem consists of Dale Penn II, Ellen Miller and Tess Milio. Case studies highlighting some of their successes during the 2016 session are featured on CFM's homepage.
Michael Skipper, the fifth member of CFM's state team, joined the firm's federal affairs team in Washington, D.C., after the session. He has become the latest member of the CFM staff to work as a lobbyist in both D.C. and Salem.
There has been little time for the state team to rest. After writing their 2016 session reports for clients, they are already at work on legislation for the 2017 session as well as initiatives that voters will decide in the November general election.
"The cycle never stops," Jarman said. "We can't either."
Tagged: Oregon legislature, CFM state affairs, CFM public affairs, Michael Skipper, Dan Jarman, Dale Penn, Ellen Miller, Tess Milio
Skipper Joins CFM Federal Affairs Team
Michael Skipper will join the CFM Federal Affairs team after working with the firm's state affairs team during the 2015 and 2016 Oregon legislative sessions and assisting on political campaigns in Corvallis and Sherwood.
A political science graduate of Oregon State University, Skipper will assume the role of CFM Federal Affairs Associate.
"Michael's broad understanding of the issues facing the Pacific Northwest, ability to handle complex assignments and record of accomplishment in Salem makes him a perfect fit for the CFM D.C. team," says Joel Rubin, CFM Federal Affairs Partner. "Having someone who understands the legislative process at the state level will integrate nicely into our comprehensive service model."
Skipper assisted the CFM State Affairs team with client, legislator and committee relations, monitored relevant legislation and provided general support. He brings solid communication, research and organizational skills to his new post.
"I'm looking forward to working in Washington, D.C., which has been a goal of mine," Skipper says. "I'm delighted to continue my association with CFM in this new position."
Skipper already has a working familiarity with some of CFM's federal clients, which the firm represents at both the federal and state levels.
For fun, Skipper enjoys hitting the links, traveling, reading and spending time with family and friends. He is an avid sports fan who can routinely be found at any Trail Blazer or Beaver football, basketball and baseball games.
Skipper can be reached at michaels@cfmdc.com.
Tagged: Michael Skipper, Joel Rubin, CFM federal affairs, CFM state affairs, Wasington, Washington D.C., Oregon State University, CFM federal affairs associate
Chuck Frost, the Conscience of CFM, Passes
Chuck Frost, who died late last month, is remembered as a mentor to CFM's principals and the conscience of the firm.
Chuck Frost, who was a mentor to CFM's principals and the conscience to the firm, died in Portland January 26 at age 79. A Celebration of Life for Chuck will be held February 13 in Beaverton.
CFM started as a spinout of Tektronix when Chuck was vice president of administration. "When we first brought up the idea, which involved voluntarily taking pink slips, Chuck thought we had gone daft," said CFM co-founder Gary Conkling. "He gradually warmed up to the idea. Much later, he told us forming CFM was a smart idea."
When he retired from Tektronix, Chuck joined CFM. He worked as part of CFM client teams, but his greatest value came in asking tough questions about how we did our work – and for whom.
"Chuck was one of the most principled men I ever met," Conkling said. "While I worked for Tektronix, Chuck insisted that we identify a public interest for anything that we lobbied. If we couldn't make a credible case, we didn't lobby the issue. He brought that same integrity inside our firm."
That principled approach to public policy led the late Senator Mark Hatfield to hire Chuck as a Senior Fellow in Washington, D.C., where he finished his career before returning to Oregon to retire.
Below is Chuck's obituary, which includes the time and location of his Celebration of Life.
Charles Henry Frost
April 4, 1936 – January 26, 2016
Charles "Chuck" Frost lived in a log cabin, worked as a fruit-picker, became a student body president, attended college, did a stint at the Pentagon, fell in love with a stewardess, worked for Tektronix in its heyday and served as a senior fellow for the late Senator Mark Hatfield. He loved life, cherished the outdoors and was a mentor, role model and friend to generations of policymakers and public affairs professionals.
Born April 4, 1936 to Wilfrid Tuttle Frost and Hazel Emma (Stephens) Frost in Berkeley, California, Chuck passed away January 26, 2016 in Portland. He was married 56 years to his best friend, Marilyn Jean (Heckman) Frost, and is survived by Marilyn, his son Charles Stephen Frost, daughter Laura Kathryn Frost, grandchildren Dane and Athena, brother Gordon and nieces and nephews.
He spent his first six years living in a log cabin in Crater Lake National Park, where his father was a park ranger. That ignited his lifelong love of nature, which he passed along to his children and grandchildren.
His family moved to Medford, where Chuck's first job was picking fruit in nearby orchards. The family later moved to Portland. Chuck went to Grant High School and was elected student body president in 1954.
Chuck attended Willamette University before being drafted into the U.S. Army. He was on active duty in the Pentagon from 1958-1960. While in Washington, D.C., he met the love of his life, Marilyn, who worked for Capitol Airlines.
After they married, the Frosts moved to Portland and Chuck began his 34-year career with Tektronix, which included roles as director of public affairs and vice president of administration. He was often the public face of the company, which at its peak was Oregon's largest private employer. Chuck earned a reputation for professionalism and principled advocacy. He had a knack for making complex subjects understandable.
When he retired, Chuck joined CFM Strategic Communications, which began as a spinout from Tektronix. He participated in client teams, but his greatest contribution was asking tough questions and serving as the firm's conscience.
Chuck was active in the community, serving on the boards of the Oregon Symphony, Oregon Independent Colleges Association, Tuality Hospital and Associated Oregon Industries. He was a member of the Portland City Club and the Public Affairs Council.
Chuck and Marilyn moved back to Washington, D.C., in 1995 when he became a Senior Fellow for Senator Hatfield, a role he filled until Hatfield retired in 1997.
The Frosts returned to Portland to enjoy their retirement.
A Celebration of Chuck's life will be held Saturday, February 13, from 2-4 p.m. at the Claremont Clubhouse, 15800 NW Country Club Dr., Portland, OR 97229. In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions to the Nature Conservancy of Oregon.
Tagged: Chuck Frost, Tektronix, principled advocate, conscience of CFM, celebration of life, Mark Hatrield, CFM Strategic Communications
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Rubin Becomes CFM Partner
Joel Rubin, left, with Tigard Mayor John Cook, right, discusses federal items highlighted at a recent Conference of Mayors event in Washington, D.C. Rubin, who leads CFM's federal affairs team, just became the firm's newest partner.
Joel Rubin, who joined CFM Strategic Communications nearly 10 years ago and now leads the firm's federal affairs office in Washington, DC, has become its newest shareholder.
"I'm pleased my work for clients has translated into a solid practice area for CFM," Rubin says.
Rubin grew up in the Washington, DC area, but worked for five years as Legislative Director to former Washington Congressman Brian Baird, which gave him a taste of the Pacific Northwest. "It was all new and I loved it," Rubin says. "Maryland is my home, but the Pacific Northwest is my second home."
After he left Capitol Hill, Rubin worked as a lobbyist for a D.C.-based firm. When given the chance to join CFM and work with Pacific Northwest clients, he jumped at the opportunity. "The Northwest is blessed with folks who work well together and try to solve problems. I was excited to rejoin my friends and colleagues to continue the work I started for Congressman Baird."
Rubin's areas of expertise include appropriations, transportation, energy, defense, tax, trade, grants and local government issues.
"Joel has broad experience, which he applies in innovative and creative ways," says CFM Partner Dan Jarman who recruited Rubin in 2006. "Others may throw up their hands in a tough situation, Joel digs in and finds a path to success."
A graduate of Frostburg State University, where he majored in accounting with a minor in political science, Rubin and his wife, Sarah, have two children. When not at the office or visiting clients, Rubin can be found on the diamond with his 2015 championship men's baseball team or a dive karaoke bar belting out some REO Speedwagon.
CFM now has five active partners. Co-founder and partner Dave Fiskum retired in 2015. Rubin officially became a CFM partner on January 1.
Tagged: Joel Rubin, CFM, CFM News, Brian Baird, Frostburg State University, CFM Federal Lobbying, CFM federal affairs
Jarman Leads Drive for Blazer License Plate
Oregon politicians, including Gov. Kate Brown, unveil the new Portland Trail Blazers license plate during a first quarter timeout against Atlanta Hawks at the Moda Center in Portland, Oregon, January 20, 2016. (Thomas Boyd/The Oregonian)
Governor Kate Brown and key legislators joined Portland Trail Blazer officials Wednesday night to unveil a new specialty license plate bearing the NBA team's logo and the iconic "Rip City" nickname. CFM Partner Dan Jarman and his state affairs team made the license plate a reality during the 2015 Oregon legislative session.
Dan Jarman, CFM partner and member of the firm's state affairs practice.
"Lawmakers are reticent to approve specialty plates, but the Trail Blazers made a convincing case," said Jarman, who attended the unveiling during a Blazer home game versus the Atlanta Hawks. "It didn't hurt that Bill Schonely and Terry Porter came to Salem to testify and lobby for the bill."
The new license plate will be available this spring and will cost $40. The proceeds from license plate sales will fund competitive grants that support Oregon youth initiatives statewide and will be distributed through the Trail Blazers Foundation.
Other states with professional sports franchises offer similar specialty license plates as a way fans can show their loyalty and contribute to worthy causes.
"When Oregon lawmakers realized these kinds of specialty license plates are common, they warmed to the idea of the Trail Blazer license plate," Jarman said.
Gaining legislative approval of a new specialty license plate is no walk in the park. But Jarman has learned the path. He also represented the Oregon wine industry in the 2013 legislative session in its effort to create an Oregon Wine Country plate.
Tagged: Portland, Trail Blazers, Blazers, Dan Jarman, CFM News, Oregon Wine Country, Kate Brown, Trail Blazers Foundation
Regional Land-Use System Unravels
This November, Sherwood voters turned down a proposed annexation for a third time. The 104 acres of land were brought into the Portland metro urban growth boundary in 2002.
Portland's regional land-use policy may be unraveling by the unwillingness of local communities to carry it out, says CFM partner Norm Eder in an op-ed published on page A7 last week in the Portland Tribune.
"Today, the metro area is less the cohesive region planners envisioned," Eder wrote, "and more an ever-expanding network of smaller, often self-defined villages."
"And it's just another irony that many of those who reject the consequences of land-use decisions in their villages," he added, "are the most committed to the system's growth management principles."
Eder's comments came after Sherwood residents defeated for the third time a proposal to annex 104 acres, which were part of a larger parcel added to the Portland metro urban growth boundary in 2002. [CFM Strategic Communications managed the most recent unsuccessful annexation campaign.]
"Whether we're talking about land-use, transportation or economic development, our region faces an existential threat to its way of doing things," Eder said. "We continue onward pretending the ground under our feet has not shifted. We create plan, conduct public process and make decisions that it the letter of the law, but with less and less real meaning in the world as it really exists."
"Ultimately, the Sherwood vote matters," Eder concluded, "because it tells those of us who worry about the region's future that somethings gotta give and soon."
Norm Eder is part of CFM's public affairs team. Eder works extensively with and for local governments, tackling major projects. You can reach him at norme@cfmpdx.com.
Tagged: Portland land-use, metro urban growth boundary, rise of village mentailty, Sherwood annexation vote, public affairs, CFM public affairs, Norm Eder
Runquist Joins CFM, Deepens Firm's Writer's Bench
Justin Runquist, who has worked as a reporter for The Columbian, The Oregonian and The Spokesman-Review, has joined CFM Strategic Communications as the firm's communications counsel.
Justin Runquist
A graduate of the Edward R. Murrow College of Communication at Washington State University, Runquist deepens CFM's bench for storytelling, story pitching, content creation, presentations and social media.
"Justin brings a fresh eye and contemporary experience in the media to meet client needs," said Gary Conkling, CFM's president and co-founder. "He knows how to tell a story, sniff out a good story angle and leverage digital resources."
Runquist most recently worked for The Columbian, where he wrote about local government, business, education and the marijuana industry in Clark County. Prior to that, Runquist worked for The Oregonian, covering government, business, crime and education in Lake Oswego, Wilsonville, West Linn and other parts of the Portland metro area.
Three years ago for The Oregonian, Runquist covered the Washington State Legislature during a historic session as gay marriage became legal in the Evergreen State.
Runquist joins the CFM communications team, but he will also provide support for the firm's state affairs and research practice areas.
"Working for CFM appealed to me because of its range of public affairs work for corporations, nonprofits and public agencies," Runquist said. "This will translate into more diverse experiences and challenging work."
Conkling said, "People with journalistic experience do well in the world of public affairs. They understand policy issues and political processes. They also know that timing is everything."
Runquist also will play a key role in CFM's content-forward marketing efforts.
"This is a company that shows what it can do through its widely shared thought leadership and case studies," he said. "Clients know what they get when they hire CFM."
Runquist's arrival coincides with the departure of Hannah Smith, who has worked at CFM for seven years after graduating from the University of Oregon School of Journalism and Communications. Smith and her husband are departing soon for a dream experience of an extended stay in Southeast Asia.
Tagged: CFM, CFM Strategic Communications, Gary Conkling, Justin Runquist, Hannah Smith, University of Oregon, Washington State University, Clark County, The Oregonian, The Columbian, The Spokesman-Review, Edward R. Murrow College of Communication
CFM Alumni Celebrate 25 Good Years
Group photo of alumni who served on the State Lobby Team as interns.
Staff members whose work for CFM spanned the past quarter century mingled over wine and munchies, trading war stories, catching up and recording reflections on something called SpeechBooth.
The CFM alumni event is part of the firm's 25th anniversary celebration. Each staffer received a bottle of Oregon Pinot noir and a wine glass carrying CFM's special 25th anniversary logo. Many attendees shared reflections of their time at CFM, which were recorded and will be posted as a video on CFM's website landing page devoted to the anniversary celebration, along with 25 "milestone" stories about the firm's work.
"We're very proud of our alumni," said CFM president Gary Conkling. "We're here today because of the contributions of the many people who worked for the firm. Our culture, our reputation and our collective skill is a reflection of all the talents who have been part of CFM."
Alumni who attended included Donna McClelland, CFM's first employee, Laura Imeson, an early member of the firm's state lobby team, and Patty Farrell, a key early member of the PR team.
Nate McLemore (Columbia Pacific Management) came from Seattle, Ken Strobeck (Arizona League of Cities) from Phoenix and Darrel Buttice (chairman of the Bend-area Habitat for Humanity program) from Central Oregon. Dan Keeney, formerly vice president of public relations at CFM before moving to Texas where he set up his own PR firm, is now back in Portland and affiliated once again with CFM.
Chuck Frost, who convinced Tektronix management to allow CFM's principals to effect a friendly spinout from the technology giant, attended. Frost has served for years as a mentor and example for the firm. Doug Babb, now retired, joined the party. Babb was a long-time anchor and conscience of the firm's public affairs practice.
Erika Hetfeld (Oregon Business Council), Joel Fischer (Oregon Business Association) and Elizabeth Remley (Thorn Run) attended as former members of the state lobby team. Ashley Sherrick (Koopman Ostbo), Suzie Giacomelli (Waggener Edstrom), Michelle DeLude (professional hypnotist) and Madeline Turnock (Concordia University) represented former PR staffers.
Partner emeritus Dave Fiskum, still smarting from his surprise retirement roast last month, attended, as did all current staff members based in Portland or Salem. Several alumni who were unable to attend sent congratulatory messages on CFM's 25th anniversary milestone. One of them said, "I loved working at CFM. It is a hard act to follow. It is a hard place to forget."
All photos by Stephanie Kaloi Photography.
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Friends Tenderly Roast Retiring Fiskum
Photos by Tom Patterson.
Lured from a putting green into the dining hall at Illahe Country Club, CFM Partner Emeritus Dave Fiskum was welcomed by a roomful of friends, coworkers and former clients who warm-heartedly roasted him after his retirement earlier this year.
The evening was filled with a mix of funny and tender stories about Fiskum's work as a lobbyist, his devotion to golf and his ongoing struggle with technology.
Former CFM staffer Elizabeth Remley, whose job included IT assistance, recalled Fiskum asking her how to "get rid of the blue dots" next to his emails. She said: "Just read them."
Former State Rep. Vicki Berger, who had worked with Fiskum to pass a huge local school bond measure, said she asked him for advice after she was elected to the legislature. "He explained to me how to play lobby golf."
Lynne Saxton, who now heads the Oregon Health Authority, described the search for a lobbyist for ChristieCare, the nonprofit she directed for many years. "Someone suggested Dave, then added that he golfed a lot," she said. Fiskum got the job anyway, but after two years Saxton said her nonprofit ran out of money to pay his fee. "Dave said that wasn't a problem and went on representing the organization for many years, helping thousands of children from around the state."
Former State Senator Neil Bryant noted Fiskum paid little attention to him when he was first elected, but suddenly wanted to become best friends when Republicans gained control of the Senate and he took the chairmanship of Senate Judiciary. In that role, Bryant pledged to write implementing legislation for the physician-assisted suicide measure approved by Oregon voters, but opposed by one of Fiskum's main clients.
"I created a work group to iron out details, but insisted that everyone on the work group had to agree to support the recommendations they come up with," Bryant said. "When I returned from a trip to the East Coast expecting to meet my wife at the airport, I was greeted instead by Fiskum who said, 'I have a problem.' I listened to his problem for the hour it took to drive me to Salem."
Amid the roasts were praise for Fiskum's unflagging loyalty to friends, clients and family and for his unwavering integrity. Roasters teased him about his passionate, arm-flailing monologues on issues, his Capitol hallway vents after a vote went against him and his habit of removing his glasses before making a profound comment.
"One thing for sure," said CFM President Gary Conkling, who has known Fiskum since they both attended Seattle Pacific University, "is you couldn't ask for a better business partner or a friend."
Fifty or so friends, plus Fiskum's wife and daughter, attended the reception and dinner that is part of CFM's 25th anniversary celebration this year.
"Dave played a large part in the creation and culture of the company," said CFM Partner Dan Jarman, who suggested the roast. "We know Dave didn't want a big deal made of his decision to retire, but we couldn't resist saying 'thank you' to him in some tangible and meaningful way, surrounded by his friends."
Admitting his surprise at being roasted, Fiskum said, "It was a great party and very gratifying to see a lot of my friends in one place at one time, to hear a lot of fun memories recounted, some at my expense."
"I enjoyed it, I have to say. And, as you know, I have absolutely no regrets about my 25 years at CFM. It was a great run, made better with friends like you."
Tagged: Dave Fiskum, Oregon Lobbyist, Retirement Party Roast, CFM Staff
PBJ Cites CFM Blog
Oregon Insider's look ahead at a doozy of an election season in 2016 drew the attention of the Portland Business Journal, which ran a condensed version of the story and carried a direct link to the blog.
In a piece headlined "Whispers begin about Oregon's 2016 election candidates," Andy Giegerich cited Oregon Insider and CFM as a "leading voice in the policy realm" because its public affairs and lobbying client work in Salem, Washington, DC and Portland.
Oregon Insider noted that all but one statewide elected office in the state will be contested next year, including a potential primary battle for Oregon Senator Ron Wyden prompted by organized labor's opposition to Wyden's support for fast track authority to negotiate international trade agreements.
Governor Kate Brown must vie next year to keep her job for what would have been the final years of John Kitzhaber's fourth term. Kitzhaber resigned amid an influence-peddling scandal, which led to Brown's ascension as governor. Brown could face a challenge in the Democratic primary and is sure to have a Republican opponent, even though there is no clear, high-profile frontrunner.
There also will be open races for secretary of state and state treasurer and possibly for labor commissioner if incumbent Brad Avakian decides to run for another office. Treasurer Ted Wheeler is barred from seeking re-election to his current post and may seek another state or a high-profile local post.
The 2016 election will center on a wide-open presidential race, which could have repercussions in Oregon as candidates build grassroots organizations that also can tout down-ballot candidates.
"Except for Senator Jeff Merkley, just about everyone and everything could be on the ballot next year," says CFM Partner Dan Jarman. "It is shaping up as one of the most interesting elections in a long time."
Oregon is well known for ballot measures. While it is still early to know what all could be on the ballot, chances are it will add even more spice to already saucy election season.
Tagged: Oregon Elections, Portland Business Journal, CFM in the media
Owning, Fixing and Talking About Your Crisis
It is hard to fix a crisis you don't own.
"Failing to own a crisis is like walking away from an opportunity to show your character, resiliency and values," CFM President Gary Conkling advised a group of water agency officials. "You will be choosing a road other than the road to redemption."
Conkling was invited to be the keynote speaker at a meeting of the Pacific Northwest Chapter of American Waterworks Association. The meeting was centered on strategic communications by water agencies. The title of his talk was "Owning, Fixing and Talking About Your Crisis." "I honestly believe crisis response is that simple," Conkling said. "Unfortunately, it isn't that easy."
A leading crisis communications counselor, Conkling said it is hard to "fix a crisis you don't own." "An insufficient apology or an evasive explanation won't put a crisis to rest," he explained.
Owning a crisis involves acknowledging what happened, expressing an appropriate emotion, apologizing and providing relevant detail about why it happened and why it won't happen again, Conkling said. "Owning a crisis doesn't involve saying you have everything under control, telling people not to worry or urging people to trust you."
"By definition, a crisis means events are out of control," he said. "You can't stop people from worrying. Your words don't elicit trust. Only actions can do that."
Fixing a crisis relies on taking "demonstrable steps that show you own the crisis and are willing to deal with the root cause of the crisis."
Talking about your crisis response "is easier when you have something to say," Conkling said.
Sometimes it is smart, he said, to talk with stakeholders or neighbors before a crisis occurs. "People respect you for telling them what could happen," Conkling said. "The absence of an incident actually reinforces your trustworthiness. They assume the potential problem you discussed with them is being managed well."
"A crisis may uncover something you wished would have stayed hidden," he said. "But your crisis response can demonstrate your openness to owning a potential problem and addressing it responsibly."
If you are interested in having Gary Conkling speak to your organization about Crisis Communications, you can contact him here. For more Crisis Communications advice from Gary Conkling, visit the CFM Crisis Ebook.
Tagged: CFM employees, CFM Staff, Gary Conkling, Public speaking, Crisis communications, crisis preparedness, crisis response
The Original Dan Keeney Back at CFM
Dan Keeney, APR is back at CFM Strategic Communications after a 15-year hiatus during which he built his own independent public relations firm, DPK Public Relations, with a diverse set of clients.
"We are extremely glad to have Dan working closely with CFM's public relations and public affairs teams," says CFM President Gary Conkling. "We've talked a lot about finding another 'Dan Keeney,' but it is much better to have the original Dan Keeney back."
While Keeney was with CFM, he played a large role in helping the firm establish its public affairs and marketing PR credentials, as exemplified by numerous awards, including three Silver Anvils, the PR industry's "Oscar."
Keeney brings a creative eye and a strategic touch to PR projects. "I look for what's different because it's the surest way to entice a reporter to cover a story," Keeney explains. "In an age when social media and word-of-mouth outpace the influence and reach of traditional media, I also believe in making it easy for clients to package their information in compelling ways to connect with the communities that matter to them directly. These are the same ideas and techniques we were developing at CFM when I came onboard nearly 20 years ago."
The eventual plan is to integrate Keeney's existing practice into CFM's. Meanwhile, the strategic alliance between CFM and DPK Public Relations enhances CFM's capabilities to include vertical expertise in healthcare, energy, technology and financial services, while DPK PR's clients gain access to CFM's expertise in federal lobbying and public affairs.
"We are already including Dan in our proposals and projects," Conkling says. "Our goal is to have him be a full member of the CFM team."
Keeney advises clients on crisis communication and reputation management and assists them on marketing PR. One of his clients is Saint Arnold Brewing, the oldest craft brewer in Texas. He also provides strategic communications counsel, media relations and training for media interviews and public speaking.
CFM Turns 25
CFM turns 25 this year and we plan to celebrate. We have added some silver glamor to our logo, redesigned our website with a storytelling format and launched "25 Stories" that characterize our work and passion for the past quarter century.
Later in the year, we will uncork a special-label wine produced by Willamette Valley Vineyards and unveil some other surprises.
While the past 25 years have been a blast and gone by all too quickly, our 25th anniversary celebration is also about marking our next 25 years of serving clients.
"We are proud of our work in the past 25 years," says CFM President and co-founder Gary Conkling. "But it is just the beginning of what CFM can do. We have a new generation of professionals at CFM who are upholding our ideals for integrity and delivering quality client service that gets results."
CFM began as a friendly spinout from Tektronix, then Oregon's largest private employer. CFM has evolved into one of the Pacific Northwest's leading public affairs and strategic communications agencies. The firm offers five business lines – state lobbying, federal lobbying, public affairs, marketing public relations and market and public opinion research.
"From the start, our vision was to offer clients seamless, integrated solutions to their communications challenges," Conkling says. "Some clients take advantage of multiple CFM services, while others just use one of our services. But our staff is engaged in all of our services, so they assist clients with a panoramic view of what's possible to solve a problem."
"When we started CFM 25 years ago, some doubted we would survive. We had a few doubts ourselves," Conkling recalls. "What made the difference was a commitment to help clients tell their story in energetic, authentic and factual ways. We looked at every challenge as an opportunity and every communications channel as a promising avenue."
"I can't imagine not doing what we do everyday," Conkling adds. "We come to work everyday with a chance to make a difference for clients we believe in."
Tagged: CFM Str, CFM Events, 25th Anniversary
CFM Earns Press Coverage for Local Nonprofit
CFM helped local nonprofit Central City Concern show off its social entrepreneurship through an article this week in the Portland Business Journal that featured its innovative bed bug resistant bed.
Frustrated with the beds available in the market, CCC invented its own in 2010 to use in its newly built Madrona Studios for its homeless clients. CCC partnered with a Clackamas County manufacturer and used its knowledge from waging a mostly losing battle with bloodsucking parasites to create a durable, safe bed, which it called Central City Bed.
After receiving unsolicited inquiries from other nonprofits, CCC realized it had a going business on its hands. The bed has continued to impress and now is turning a small profit for CCC, which goes to support its job training programs.
Central City Concern also sells Central City Coffee as part of a growing effort to create revenue streams to support its integrated approach to helping homeless people get back on their feet with housing, health care and work.
CFM's Hannah Smith developed the story pitch to the Portland Business Journal emphasizing CCC's social entrepreneurship, contacted the publication and coordinated contacts with key CCC personnel. PBJ took the story and ran with it.
"Central City Bed is a great product," Smith said. "It reflects a smart approach to build awareness, support and revenue for the agency's important work."
The story about the bed appeared online, and a longer version is scheduled to appear in PBJ's weekly print edition.
Tagged: CFM Clients, media coverage
Fiskum Involved in Atiyeh Memorial Planning
Former Oregon Governor Vic Atiyeh's memorial service will be held September 3 in the House Chamber at the state Capitol, following extensive planning by a committee that includes CFM Senior Partner Dave Fiskum.
Speakers at the memorial will include Gerry Thompson, Atiyeh's chief of staff, former Governor Barbara Roberts, Congressman Greg Walden and state Senator Jackie Winters. Atiyeh's two children, Tom Atiyeh and Suzanne E. Atiyeh, will deliver remarks on behalf of the family.
Other presenters at the memorial will include the Right Reverend Michael J. Hanley, the Tenth Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Oregon, and Chief Delvis Heath of the Warm Springs, Paiute and Wasco Tribes, who will represent Oregon Tribes. Music will be provided by the Pacific University Chamber Singers under the direction of Dr. Scott L. Tuomi. There also will be participation by units from the Oregon National Guard, Oregon State Police and Boy Scouts of America.
Fiskum worked for Atiyeh during his two terms in office. In 1979, Fiskum started as assistant director for communications for the then-Department of Human Resources. When the governor ran for re-election in 1982, Fiskum served as his press secretary and, after Atiyeh's re-election, served as deputy director of the Department of Economic Development.
"I count it a special privilege to have worked for the governor," Fiskum said. "His administration was marked by an openness and a search for middle ground on tough public policy problems, a trait I admire to this day. The governor's outreach to the Pacific Rim, which earned him the nickname 'Trader Vic,' continues to pay dividends throughout the state."
Governor John Kitzhaber, Senate President Peter Courtney and House Speaker Tina Kotek contacted Atiyeh family members to offer legislative courtesies and have cooperated with memorial service planning, Fiskum said.
Updates on the service are available at:
www.oregonlegislature.gov/la/Pages/AtiyehMemorial.aspx
CFM Roommate Name Change
Allison+Partners, which is based out of San Francisco and now has 18 offices in major markets worldwide, acquired Frause, including its Portland operation that is housed with CFM.
The Frause team is now the Allison+Partners team in Portland, except with a much bigger bench that extends to three continents. Bob Frause will remain affiliated with his former company in an of-counsel relationship. Frause was based in Seattle., where Allison+Partners also maintained an office.
Frause co-located his Portland team with CFM to create more synergy between the firms, which have overlapping, but different core competencies and expertise. The co-location enables the two firms to identify joint client opportunities, but only a daily basis offers a more diverse set of professionals with which to collaborate.
"We've enjoyed having the Frause team working side-by-side with us and we welcome the even larger team from Allison+Partners," says Gary Conkling, CFM president.
CFM and Allison+Partners have a longer association, as both were members of the Pinnacle Worldwide network.
"We know and respect the leaders of Allison+Partners," Conkling says. "They serve clients as we do, providing senior communications counsel based on experience and knowledge."
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CFM Sponsors Goodwin Lecture at OHS
Doris Kearns Goodwin charmed a packed house in Portland as she discussed in rich detail "my guys," the Presidents she has written about in a series of bestselling and award-winning books.Doris Kearns Goodwin charmed a packed house this week as she talked about "my guys," the Presidents whom she has chronicled in her bestselling books, including Team of Rivals, the basis for the awarding-winning movie Lincoln. She received a standing ovation when she finished.
Goodwin's lecture in Portland was part of the Oregon Historical Society's Mark O. Hatfield Distinguished Historians Forum. CFM Strategic Communications was a sponsor of the event.
Kerry Tymchuk, director of the Oregon Historical Society, said Goodwin spent time with Pete Mark, whose personal collection of Lincoln artifacts, including a signed copy of the Emancipation Proclamation, is on display at OHS.
Goodwin framed her lecture about presidential leadership using rich examples from Abraham Lincoln, Teddy Roosevelt and Franklin Roosevelt. Common traits she identified included their ability to overcome failures or setbacks, to accept criticism and to see hope where others saw gloom. Goodwin told the story of Teddy Roosevelt jumping on a platform and cheerfully applauding passersby who carried placards and yelled epithets about him, earning tips of hats by his detractors and a newspaper headline, "He Cheered Those Who Jeered."
After her lecture, Goodwin engaged in an onstage conversation with Tymchuk that revealed more about her own background. She told how she was groomed as a young girl for a career as a historian by maintaining a meticulous, detailed scorebook of Brooklyn Dodgers baseball games on the radio so her dad could find out what happened when he came home from work.
Goodwin also related how she and her husband were invited to the White House by Bill and Hillary Clinton after Goodwin expressed an interest in seeing where a passel of colorful figures, including Winston Churchill, stayed during FDR's time.
Appropriately, Goodwin was assigned the bedroom where Churchill stayed and she pinpointed the spot where the British wartime prime minister emerged from his bathroom fresh from a bath and fully naked to see a startled FDR waiting to talk to him. As FDR started to leave, Churchill said, "The British Prime Minister has nothing to hide from the President of the United States."
Goodwin's books and lectures have attracted a wide audience because of her ability to make history interesting and to describe major historical figures in a human scale.
Eder Documents Near-Perfect Waterfront Blues Festival
That crouching, ever-moving figure in kneepads on the Waterfront Blues Festival stage last week was none other than CFM Partner Norm Eder.
Eder, who builds sailboats and ukuleles in his spare time, is a skilled photographer who leads a volunteer, four-person team that documents all the performances and events at the Blues Festival at McCall Waterfront Park. This was Eder's 10th year as the event's documentary photographer.
"It has been amazing to watch the festival grow," Eder says. "Now, from the first chord, it runs likes a smooth machine."
This year's festival was blessed with near perfect weather conditions, which added to the sparkle of Eder's photographic record of the 3-day event that drew thousands to the waterfront, making it one of the biggest — and many say the best — blues festival in the country.
The event is the major annual fundraiser for the Oregon Food Bank and generates more than $1 million to buy fresh food and pay for gas to deliver it to needy families.
One of the most remarkable performances, Eder says, was by the United for Music kids. This program matches developmentally challenged youngsters with local professional musicians who tutor them on singing, playing their instruments and stage style. Eder said their performance was "electric."
"The group that tore up the stage this year," he added, was Los Lonely Boys. And Curtis Salgado, who filled in at the last minute for Gregg Allman who canceled for health reasons, gave one of his best Festival performances ever, Eder said.
The passion Eder brings to the event and the music is reflected in his photographs.
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Frause Portland Leader Wins Silver Anvil
Kelliann Amico with her Silver Anvil awarded for her work on the highly successful 2013 Portland visit of the Dalai Lama.
The PR plan that led to sellout crowds, major sponsorships and 350 media placements for the 2013 visit to Portland by the Dalai Lama resulted in a Silver Anvil for Kelliann Amico.
Amico, who leads the Portland office of Frause, which is co-located with CFM, received the prestigious award, considered the "Oscar" of the U.S. PR industry, at a major ceremony in New York City last week.
"A lot of people contributed to the success of this event," Amico said. "I was pleased to help make it a success."
Her client was Maitripa College, a Tibetan Buddhist college located in Southeast Portland. Founded in 2005, it is the only college of its type in the Pacific Northwest.
The Dalai Lama came to Portland in May 2013 for the 3-day "Dalai Lama Environmental Summit" which included the sessions "Spirituality and the Environment" and "Universal Responsibility and the Global Environment" among others. In his comments, the Dalai Lama stressed the importance of taking action now to protect the environment for future generations. More information about the summit and the Dalai Lama's visit can be found at http://www.dalailamaportland2013.net.
Amico's Silver Anvil was awarded to her in the nonprofit category for an event lasting seven or fewer days. Three other entries received awards of excellence and they included events to mark a presidential library at Mount Vernon and the "Green Apple Day of Service" promoted by the U.S. Green Building Council.
"Awards come and go," Amico said. "But it is gratifying to receive recognition for work on something that has enduring value. I have a statue, but the community has the legacy of the Dalai Lama's visit and his call for individual responsibility to address our environment."
Tigard, Sherwood Score EPA Grants
Tigard and Sherwood, both CFM clients, were awarded federal grants this week to clean up polluted sites, clearing the way for redevelopment in their respective downtowns.
"The projects were championed by Oregon Senator Jeff Merkley and received strong support from Senator Ron Wyden and Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici," said Joel Rubin, CFM vice president for federal affairs.
CFM assisted both cities in working closely with regional and national staff members at the Environmental Protection Agency to ensure they submitted solid, competitive grant requests.
Tigard will receive $400,000 to conduct a community-wide brownfield assessment in its downtown. This project has very strong support from local businesses. The properties assessed will include those of interested private-sector owners and redevelopers and ensure that contamination does not pose a barrier to productive reuse of the sites. The project builds on years of citizen planning and involvement for the vision of downtown Tigard.
Sherwood will receive $200,000 to conduct an environmental site assessment of a 25-acre portion of the former Frontier Leather site. The City wants to purchase a portion of the former site to move its Public Works Yard. This will free up space where the existing Public Works Yard is located for redevelopment consistent with the vision for the Old Town area and will increase economic opportunities in the community.
"We are grateful to Senator Merkley and the congressional delegation for their strong support of our EPA Assessment grant," said Tigard Mayor John Cook. "The City is looking forward to working with its community partners to address the key issue of contaminated properties and creating a more livable, walkable and economically resilient community."
"EPA funding will allow Sherwood to assess and plan for cleanup of the former Frontier Leather Tannery property in order to redevelop this site in the future," explained Mayor Bill Middleton. "This will greatly increase economic opportunities in the community. Bringing this property back into productive use is a critical part of our long-term downtown plan. We greatly appreciate the support of Senator Merkley and the congressional delegation."


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These three guys will be in my area over the next few months. Who do you most want to see me make a wrestling video with? I'll post the results next week.
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And so on. Purple level three forbidden spell range is 4000 square meters, four level is 8000 square meters, five level is 16000 square meters, six level is 32,000 square meters, seven level is 64000 square meters and eight level is 128000 square meters. By the ninth level, the forbidden spell range can reach a terrible 256000 square meters. This range can almost cover the whole battlefield of a battle. Think about it. Have a purple undead teacher. What a terrible role it can play on the battlefield. Of course, I mean without any interference. If the enemy also uses magic to resist. Then the effect of the Undead Forbidden Curse will also be weakened, but as far as I know, there is no attribute of the same level of Forbidden Curse that can be compared with that of the Undead Forbidden Charm. Teacher, what about the white class? Won't a necromancer who has reached the level of a sub-god be able to destroy heaven and earth? Phil Jackson said with a wry smile, "If that's the case, why should we be afraid of the mother demon? It's not that easy.". Entering the sub-god level, the strength of the necromancer will be reduced. The sign of entering the sub-god level is naturally to get a sub-god level undead. This has already put everyone off. How difficult it is. The ascension of the sub-god level is to constantly condense this soul, make it another part of itself, and at the same time, condense its soul to a solid level. Through such exercise, we have reached the higher level of sub-God. There will be condensed soul beads. With the soul beads,aluminium coated steel tube, there is no necromancer's most feared bite back. At that time, it can almost be said that turning hands into clouds and turning hands into rain. Waving your hand can turn a city into a living hell, if, of course, a necromancer does that. He will also become the public enemy of the whole land, after all. There is a strong hand in the strong, and there is no invincible existence in this world. Like the light magician,side impact beams, it is the nemesis of our undead magician. "I have simply finished talking about the situation of necromancers. From now on, I will officially teach you necromancy.". Because your mental strength has reached the strength of the seventh level of purple, and there is a guarantee of harmony between man and nature. The spiritual imprint is even more solid, so now you just need to remember the spell I taught you. These days. The best way I can think of is to use your piano music to perform necromancy. Guarantee the success rate of magic. Make the undead more tame. At the same time, it also expands the influence of necromancy. At the same time, by collecting the spiritual fluctuations of the undead. It can also increase the power of your piano magic, which is a way to kill two birds with one stone. As for what form, or what music, is used to perform necromancy. 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He took over the position of the first magician in Milan, Yuehui, and became the head of the Magician Corps of the Milan Empire. At the beginning, there were many magicians who were not convinced, and even Yuehui had some knots in his heart, but after a defensive battle, when Qin Shang relied on his decades of Qin magic, he retreated from the strong enemy. No one doubts his strength any more. Although Qin Shang only has the third level of purple magic, his role on the battlefield is unmatched by any magician. Especially when Yuehui, Ferguson and other great magic teachers learned that Qin Shang was Ye Yinzhu's first teacher through Qin magic and later inquiries, they were even more convinced of him. If it were not for its great strength. How can you train such an outstanding disciple as Ye Yinzhu? With the joining of Qin Shang, the situation on the main battlefield has become more sticky, from the beginning of the war to the present. 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Tougher powers could be available to deal with illegal traveller encampments that have blighted Nuneaton and Bedworth.
It is no secret that the borough has been particularly hard hit over the past four years, being forced to spend £150,000 of Council Tax payers' cash on tackling illegal encampments.
Now the government has launched a review into the law and powers on hand to deal with unauthorised caravan sites and developments.
It is also asking for feedback on what more can be done to ensure local authorities, the police and landowners can deal with unauthorised sites and developments efficiently.
The now infamous sign which appeared in Nuneaton during the summer of 2015, known as when the time when the town was plagued by illegal traveller encampments.
The move has been welcomed by Philip Seccombe, Warwickshire's Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC), who called a summit to look at the situation locally at the Town Hall in December 2016.
He says that the review, which is being undertaken by the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government, Home Office and Ministry of Justice, could pave the way for even stronger measures being made available.
The PCC, who is in charge of overseeing the police force, said he will be taking part in the review, adding: "Tackling the problems caused by unauthorised traveller encampments has been something that we have prioritised here in Warwickshire, so I welcome the opportunity to be able to have a national debate on the powers that are available to police, local authorities and landowners.
"Last year I held a summit meeting to look at this issue, bringing together our local authorities, the police and county MPs to discuss the existing legislation and what powers might be helpful in supporting better management of encampments when they occur.
"It led to the establishment of the Warwickshire Protocol on Unauthorised Encampments, which has helped to foster a collaborative approach to dealing with unauthorised encampments when they occur, as well as looking for longer term approaches to reduce the problems faced by both the traveller and settled communities.
How hard has the borough been hit?
Since 2013 Nuneaton and Bedworth Borough Council has had to deal with 101 unauthorised encampments with the hardest hit year being 2015 when the Town Hall had to tackle a whopping 40 separate traveller incursions.
The summer of 2015 will be forever known for being hit by travellers, with the now infamous 'Butlins' holiday camp sign appearing near to the Jubilee Sports Centre, which was repeatedly targeted.
The full cost of all 101 incursions in terms of staff time, clean-up costs, court costs, bailiff costs and other charges, came in at £83,414.
On top of this, the Town Hall spent £69,100 since 2015 on strengthening existing boundaries and barriers, as well as providing additional 'target hardening' measures.


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Unbeaten Michigan State moves up national rankings
Updated: Oct. 17, 2021, 2:27 p.m. | Published: Oct. 17, 2021, 2:23 p.m.
Michigan State quarterback Payton Thorne (10) looks to throw during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Indiana, Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021, in Bloomington, Ind. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)AP
By Matt Wenzel | mwenzel2@mlive.com
Michigan State keeps winning and moving up the national rankings.
Following a 20-15 victory at Indiana on Saturday, the Spartans (7-0, 4-0 Big Ten) moved up to No. 9 in the AP Top 25 and to No. 7 in the Coaches Poll, which were released on Sunday afternoon. The Spartans were ranked No. 10 by the AP and No. 9 in the Coaches Poll last week – the first time they cracked the top 10 since being No. 8 in both after a 2-0 start in 2016.
Takeaways, observations from No. 10 Michigan State's win at Indiana
This is Michigan State's highest spot in the Coaches Poll since being No. 6 in the final rankings in 2015 after finishing 12-2 with a Big Ten title and trip to the College Football Playoff.
The Spartans, who received no votes in either preseason poll under second-year coach Mel Tucker, are off to the best start since 2015. They're one of only two unbeaten teams in the Big Ten, along with No. 6 Michigan (6-0, 3-0 Big Ten).
Michigan State has a bye this week and will host the Wolverines on Oct. 30.
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Rep. Kevin McCarthy opposes '9/11-style' commission to investigate Jan. 6 Capitol riot
House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) has likely killed a bipartisan agreement to form an independent commission to investigate the Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol, coming out in opposition to the deal Tuesday.
The "9/11-style" commission proposal was put forward by House Homeland Security Committee Chairman Rep. Bennie Thompson (D-Miss.) and ranking member John Katko (R-N.Y.), who had agreed that the commission would be evenly divided between Republicans and Democrats and would have subpoena power if both sides agreed to use it.
The commission would investigate the circumstances leading up to the violence on Jan. 6, when a mob of President Donald Trump's supporters trespassed at the U.S. Capitol, assaulted police officers, and broke into Capitol Hill offices searching for lawmakers in an attempt to stop the certification of the Electoral College vote declaring Joe Biden as the winner of the 2020 presidential election.
But McCarthy and House Republicans wanted to expand the scope of the commission's investigation to encompass other incidents of political violence, including the 2017 shooting at a Republican congressional baseball practice and the deadly attack on Capitol Police on April 2. Democrats refused to expand the investigation and the bipartisan deal that was reached would solely focus on the events of Jan. 6.
In a statement released Tuesday, McCarthy announced his opposition to the deal, accusing the proposed commission of being "duplicative" and "potentially counterproductive" given other ongoing bipartisan investigations into the events of Jan. 6 and the criminal investigations being conducted by U.S. law enforcement.
"For months, the Speaker of the House refused to negotiate in good faith on basic parameters that would govern a commission to examine the January 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol," McCarthy said.
"While the Speaker has wasted time playing political games, numerous Congressional and intergovernmental agency efforts have picked up the slack. There are ongoing bipartisan investigations into all facets of the January 6 events occurring inside the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, as well as the Senate Committee on Rules and Administration," he said.
McCarthy added that he supports the ongoing efforts of law enforcement to bring the rioters to justice, noting that the Department of Justice has announced 445 arrests in connection with the violence at the Capitol. He claimed the committee proposal as drafted might "interfere with and ultimately undermine these ongoing prosecutorial efforts," though he did not explain how.
"Finally, the renewed focus by Democrats to now stand up an additional commission ignores the political violence that has struck American cities, a Republican Congressional baseball practice, and, most recently, the deadly attack on Capitol Police on April 2, 2021. The presence of this political violence in American society cannot be tolerated and it cannot be overlooked. I have communicated this to our Democrat colleagues for months and its omission is deeply concerning," McCarthy continued.
"Given the political misdirections that have marred this process, given the now duplicative and potentially counterproductive nature of this effort, and given the Speaker's shortsighted scope that does not examine interrelated forms of political violence in America, I cannot support this legislation."
Reporters asked House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) to respond to McCarthy's statement on Tuesday, and she said, "I'm very pleased that we have a bipartisan bill to come to the floor and it's disappointing but not surprising that the cowardice on the part of some on the Republican side not to want to find the truth."
President Joe Biden supports the bill to create the Jan. 6 commission, which will be voted on in the House Wednesday. It faces long odds to overcome a filibuster by Senate Republicans should it pass the House.


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The G20 leaders stated their commitment to the automatic exchange of information and called for a new single global standard (Multilateral Convention on Mutual Administrative Assistance on Tax Matters) for automatic exchange of Information. Many countries namely Austria, Luxemburg, Singapore, Switzerland etc have signed the Multilateral Convention on Mutual Administrative Assistance in Tax Matter designed by Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development ('OECD'), which inter alia, allowed for exchange of information on request.
India has also signed the aforesaid Multilateral Convention on June 3, 2015.
United States of America ('US') has introduced Foreign Accounts Tax Compliance Act ('FATCA'), a per se unilateral action of the US government to combat the menace of undisclosed money and wealth of US persons2 stashed in foreign jurisdictions. FATCA at the outset is an attempt of US to fight against the instances of tax evasion by US taxpayers through concealment of their direct or indirect interest in offshore financial accounts and assets.


Mumbai, March 14, 2019: Wellness travel has moved beyond the status of a passing trend to become a conscious way of life. The trillion dollar global wellness industry has seen a dramatic shift from experiential wellness to holistic well-being. At the award-winning Jiva Spas, wellness journeys are thoughtfully designed to include ancient Indian healing treatments, Ayurveda therapies, Yoga, meditation, nutrition and beauty treatments.
Guests can embark on a trail starting in the vibrant city of Bangalore at the lush haven, Taj West End; quickly brushing off any stresses and strains with a reviving Ventoz treatment at Jiva Spa. The ancient Indian therapy of using heat in a glass to create a vacuum, relieves knots and sooths sore muscles. Heading west to the coast, Taj Bekal Resort & Spa, Kerala offers a private sanctuary of relaxation. Renowned for personalised spa menus, guests can savour an array of beneficial treatments and activities. Glide into an afternoon that begins with an indulgent Kerala massage and ends with a traditional Sadya lunch on a banana leaf. Moving inland and climbing up into the majestic rainforests, travellers will discover Taj Madikeri Resort & Spa, Coorg. The hotel offers a 14 day immersive wellness journey that allows guests to experience re-invigorating treatments such as the Gudda Bath to curated healthy menus and guided meditations.
Introducing Jiva in two new locations, Taj Exotica Resort & Spa, Andamans has a signature Sand Bath treatment. In a hollow of warm sand, guests can lay back and relax as the body is immersed, allowing the natural minerals of the sea and sand to ease away tension and stress. At Taj's hotels in London, guests can experience the unique collaboration between Jiva Spa and the British lifestyle brand, Temple Spa. Indulge mind, body and soul with signature treatments such as Sushupti, a therapy for a dreamless sleep and glowing skin or delight in a decedent Champagne and Truffle Deluxe facial.
Jiva Spas offer an escape from the everyday to help you achieve the perfect balance. To know more and to make your reservation, please visit www.tajhotels.com.


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Physiotherapy is used to treat disease, injury or deformity by physical methods such as massage, heat treatment and exercise. It aims to alleviate pain, restore function and mobility, and stimulate the natural healing process. Physiotherapy is often used in conjunction with hydrotherapy to achieve optimum results, and forms a really important part of recovery following disease, injury or surgery.
Our Physiotherapists are highly trained and experienced in treating a wide range of conditions and pets. Whether your pet is recovering from surgery, needs help managing long-term arthritis or is on a fitness programme, our team can offer the ideal treatment plan for them. Our team can create in/out of water fitness and conditioning programmes tailored to your pet's individual needs, ideal for general fitness, weight loss, canine athletes and show dogs. Ask your vet about referring your pet for physiotherapy treatment or help with body conditioning.
The treatment of disease, injury and deformity by physical methods such as massage, heat treatment and exercise.
The use of physiotherapy can also enhance performance of athletic animals by keeping them strong, supple and free from injury ensuring they are able to perform to their peak.
Visits to our Fitness & Rehabilitation Centre are by appointment only. Before booking, please read our Terms of Service and download the appropriate form for your vet to sign. If you need more info or when you're ready to book, call us on 01527 889810 or fill in the enquiry form below.
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The Grade 10 Computer-Applications Technology (10CAT) for IEB course is for students who will be writing the IEB matric exam in grade 12. It is 'about learning to understand and use the most powerful tool humanity has ever created!' (from CPOYL 2012). It broadly covers the every day use of computers and specifically teaches students the intricacies of using products like Microsoft Office in the workplace. No programming is done in this course. The course is fully CAPS compliant and prepares students for the final matric exam.
While this course has a significant theoretical component its value lies in the depth that to which students cover packages such as Microsoft Office.
The course is broken down into weeks where every week covers a topic (or chapter). There are videos, websites, quizzes and assignments to be worked through in each topic.


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Funeral services took place Oct. 2 for Darryl Wilson, Sr. He passed away Sept. 25. A graduate of Lincoln High School (Class of '79), he played Junior and Varsity Football. Darryl worked at Cunningham Graphics/CDG3 retiring after 27 years of service. He enjoyed family, NY Giants, music, and grilling at home. Mr. Wilson was baptized on Jan. 1, 2017 at Angelic Baptist Church where he served diligently on the Usher Board and singing in the choir. Darryl loved traveling with his lovely wife Rosolyn, with whom he raised five children: Christina, Allison, Darryl Jr., Erica and Jessica. He was preceded in death by his son Darryl Jr.; mother, Trannie; father, James; stepfather, Theodore; brother, Henry; and brother-in-law Milton. Darryl leaves to cherish his memory his wife of 36 years, Rosolyn; four daughters; Bonus Child, Travis; grandchildren, Tyler Jr., Adiya, Quynton, Braylen, Destiny, Avalynn, Jaidon and Alyssa; sisters, Norma, Ila, Ester(Bridget); brother, Timmie; in-laws, Lorie, Veronica, Kenneth and Paul Sr.; niece and nephews, Jaleesa, Paul Jr. and Justin; godchildren, Kasey, Josiah, Mia and Zenobia; close friends, May Yahn, Karl and Lisa Johnson; and other relatives, and friends. Services arranged by the Charles A. West Funeral Home, Bayonne.
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Joseph Marin de la Malgue (February 1719 – 1774) was  the son of Charles-Paul Marin de la Malgue and continued on in the family military and exploration tradition, entering the colonial regular troops at the age of 13.  He spent the next 13 years in the Michigan and Wisconsin areas including the Michilimackinac area,  west of Baie-des-Puants.  He was mostly based out of the Baie-des-Puants post, learned the fur trade and became fluent in a number of Indian dialects.

In 1745, after being engaged in the Siege of Annapolis Royal (1745), Marin was recalled to fight the British at the Siege of Louisbourg (1745). En route he was delayed by the Naval battle off Tatamagouche. During that period, he married the daughter of Joseph de Fleury de La Gorgendière.  His remaining military career was illustrious ending only with his capture near Fort Niagara and deportation to France by way of England . He attempted to return to the fight aboard the François-Louis in 1762, but the ship was captured by the British and, again, he was returned to France.

After a number of unhappy years in France, Marin was appointed lieutenant-colonel  as part of a force headed to Madagascar to start a French colony.  He died of fever shortly after his arrival on the island in 1774.

He had been an integral part of the military forces during his North American career and also a very successful trader and explorer.  He was awarded the Cross of Saint Louis in 1761 as a recognition of the military efforts.

External links
 Biography at the Dictionary of Canadian Biography Online

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1719 births
1774 deaths

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Channel 9 Site Redevelopment
Update September 20, 2021 – Stage 2 DA – Mirvac has just lodged an application to modify the basement design of the approved Stage 2 DA for the site to allow for the required 21 visitor parking spaces. Mirvac has advised the proposed design changes relate to works below ground level only and will not alter the approved design of the ground plane or above-ground built form of the project.
September 10, 2021 – Communication from Mirvac regarding out-of-hours work required to install and connect a new Sydney Water Watermain along Artarmon Road (between Willoughby Road and Scott Street). The installation of the watermain is to connect the new development to the Sydney Water network and also improve reliability and supply to the neighboring area. The works are scheduled to commence from early September. Any disruption to water supply is expected to occur overnight in February and affected residents will be notified.
Due to the location of the approved works and their proximity to a major arterial road and critical intersection, these works need to be performed out-of-hours to ensure RMS compliance. At times there will be changed traffic conditions while works are being undertaken, including two-way contra-flow with localised traffic controllers while works take place along Artarmon Road. While works take place at the Artarmon Road/Willoughby Road intersection, there will be one lane flow of traffic with traffic controllers on Willoughby Road with a detour/resident-access-only to Artarmon Road between Willoughby Road and Edward Street.
In recognition of the anticipated impact to adjacent residents Mirvac will be communicating with residents through two letterbox drops about the works and an online Information Session on Tuesday 31st August.
August 13 2021. – Removal of the Channel 9 TV Tower is progressing. For the first stages of removal see this YouTube footage.
May 12, 2021. – All site trucks are required to enter and exit via Willoughby Road however many are using Artarmon Road. WCC has advised that: Ranger Team Leaders have identified this location as a priority and will monitor the site more frequently. Multiple infringements have been handed out. The APA has contacted Mirvac about the regular disruption on Artarmon Road for road users, including one lane only road passage, and has asked that disruption be contained as far as practicable, and work scheduled for quieter times.
April 24, 2021.– See the Sydney Morning Herald article by Megan Gorrey HERE for more information. It contains an interesting video of how the TV tower will be removed.
January 23, 2021 – Work has commenced on this site with current land clearing and demolition taking place
More information can be seen HERE and HERE
The Artarmon Progress Association (APA) is concerned over traffic management and congestion during the construction phase and implications for traffic flow on Artarmon Road once the project is complete.


It took us 5 days to drive up the west coast of Palawan Island on motorbikes - exploring a few sleepy beach towns along the way. We rented some (pretty questionable) onda XRM semi automatic dirt bikes in Puerto Princesa. Neither bikes' gas or odometer gauges worked and I had to ask them to put some rear view mirrors back on mine. But baby, it was fun. Thank god for shocks. Also thank my Dad... he made all 5 of us learn to drive a stick shift. A semiautomatic bike isn't difficult to learn but because I had known how to drive a manual car, my knowledge of how an engine works helped understand shifting the new type of bike.
I'll never say it enough, you have so much freedom on a bike. Not only did we not have to rely on terrible drivers, stuffed to the gills vans, and specific timetables, but we could stop at will and intermix with locals in tiny towns. Sometimes this happened unwillingly - Miks carbourator clogged our second day and my back tire popped on our 4th. Luckily for mine, a kind local took his time to change my tire.
But those hard, long days proved to be some of the best. We literally hung out at the local basketball court/church for an entire Saturday afternoon. One woman helped us call the rental guy (not before having to buy a $1 calling card) after the local mechanic we tried to find was at a birthday party. The boys swarmed Mik especially after he started talking NBA with them and offered to buy everyone halo halo (ice slushies) - they literally screamed for ice cream - 30 of them. Once word got out in town that we were chillin there for a while... you could tell more and more people started to show up- if only just to stare at Mik's "guapo" face or ask us if we were "planning on having a son soon". It felt incredible to see their huge smiles and make their day. And really they made ours more than they'll know.


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Baja Racing wins 1st Place Overall Award at SAE Louisville
Hayley Hanway • December 1, 2021
In their first competition since the pandemic began, Baja proved they are still among the world's finest, placing top ten in every event out of over 75 competitors.
Michigan's Baja Racing team, which competes in rigorous off-road motocross races, resumed competition in fine form after a year of cancellations due to the pandemic. The team competed in one virtual competition (Baja SAE Knowledge Event) and one in person race (Baja SAE Louisville), placing top ten in every event across both competitions out of a field of more that 75 teams. Their success earned them the 1st Place Overall Award at SAE Louisville.
"It was four days of not a lot of sleep and a lot of hard work," said Electrical Engineering junior Jake Gates, who serves as the Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) subsystem lead on the Drivetrain team. "It was a lot of fun."
The season was spent largely at home in Zoom meetings, but as restrictions eased, the team was able to get back into the Wilson Project Center where they construct their car. However, strict distancing and capacity requirements, as well as reduced access hours, meant the team had to find creative solutions in order to meet deadlines.
"Every year, we build a whole new frame for the car, but this past year we weren't able to do that, because we didn't have the time," said Electrical Engineering junior Bill Wolf, who also works on the CVT on the Drivetrain team. "We ended up having to repurpose our old frame. That was one of the biggest challenges, because we also had to incorporate four-wheel drive, but the frame was originally built for two-wheel drive."
Competition brought its own set of challenges, such as when the brake light fell off during the Endurance event and Gates had to solder a new one into place on the spot. During the Maneuverability event, one of the hubs broke as the car finished a drop-off, which also sheared the front suspension mounting tabs. According to the competition report, "A colossal effort by the team brought the car back into working order in less than two hours, including welding new tabs on the frame and swapping the hubs." Despite the crash, the team placed second in the event, which was their best individual dynamic result.
In addition, the team's four-wheel drive implementations were a triumph. They were the fastest four-wheel drive car and the third fastest car overall at SAE Louisville. This year, incorporating four-wheel drive was optional to earn extra points, but in the future, it will be required for all competing vehicles.
"That was a major reason we won," Wolf said. "We not only did really well, we also got the bonus points for having four-wheel drive. It was cool to see that all the changes we made actually worked and produced a successful vehicle."
Like many other teams, one of the biggest challenges for this year was keeping the team connected.
"In a weird way, I feel like the pandemic brought us closer as a team," Gates said. "My teammates on Baja were the only people I was seeing on a day to day basis, because it's not like you're going out. You really got to know everyone, and it brought us together a lot more."
While in person activities were limited for the team, they were able to attend a practice competition in upstate New York this fall to train the younger members of the team.
"That was awesome, because we got a lot of experience out of it, and we got to bond with the younger members of the team," Wolf said. "It was a good time."
Both Gates and Wolf joined the team as freshman, and said that one of their favorite aspects of Baja is that they were able to be hands on right from the start. The work is very interdisciplinary, and requires a lot of collaboration with engineers from a variety of expertise and backgrounds.
"You don't have to be the smartest person designing the car," Wolf said. "You can work together with someone who has more experience, and that's really fun. It's definitely cool to apply your classroom knowledge to something in real life, like building a car."
"It's a lot more difficult than simply applying what I learned in class," Gates said. "I also have to understand how it connects with this fully mechanical system, which is really challenging and really fun."
In addition, the off-road nature of the competitions makes for particularly interesting design challenges. "The selling point for me was watching a demonstration where the Baja car scaled the steps next to the BBB," Gates said. "Seeing that was like, whoa, a student team can actually design something like that."
Baja at the Big House. 2021.
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Dear God, I miss my Blackberry
There I said it. I really really miss my Blackberry. I've had three versions of the beleaguered smartphone in the past. I started off with a flip version (Remember flip phones? – no calling a Uber with your bum with those babies). Then I migrated to a Curve and eventually a Bold. But it was the Curve that won out. I started using it when I joined Finextra, when I starting using Twitter hard core (when Twitter was fun – full of people who chatted with you instead of 'tagging' you).
The Blackberry Curve fit well in my hand. I could live Tweet conferences with it as if I was taking dictation. I could hash out elaborate email arguments with my husband on it. I wrote blogs on it. My Blackberry wouldn't know an emoji from an Instagram. But I wrote, engaged and communicated with it.
Blackberrys were made for people who produce. iPhones were made for people who consume.
The consumers won.
Now don't get me wrong. I can do a lot more with my Samsung Galaxy S7 (Never been an Apple girl. I always sensed a bit of 'Dear Leader' embedded in the cult of Steve Jobs). I can put on my headphones and listen to a robotic voice tell me which streets to walk down to make it to that nice Italian restaurant I found on Trip Adviser – an app I also have on my Samsung. I have an app which can send a physical post card from the pictures on my camera phone (my Aunt loves them). I have one that helps me meditate – for ten minutes a day. It lets me access Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, WhatsApp, Slack, Trello, email etc… Yes, I get it!
The Blackberry is now a symbol of all that is analogue, old fashioned and legacy about any industry. Blackberrys are issued to men in suits who work for companies whose IT departments never moved with the times and migrated to iPhones. Blackberrys are not chosen – they are forced.
Blackberrys are no longer in the hands of people who want to create the future. Who want to start revolutions. Who want to produce content that builds friendships across the virtual world and start dialogues that change the way we as humans think.
So that leaves me thinking. Who is producing now?
Is it a coincidence that the death of Blackberry was around the same time Twitter stopped being this great cocktail party where you could meet people who not only shared your interests, but challenged your point of view? Now, social media, on a good day, is bloated full of targeted ads, and filtered content decided by an algo. (if I wanted to buy those slippers I would have bought them six months ago!) On a bad day it is full of attack squads and trolls – who may or may not be 'bots – who shut down debate and frighten those who's voices are struggling to be heard.
Way back in the early noughties we were handed a device that would let us all produce – the power of the written word, enabled by a QWERTY keyboard and cell tower signal! But we gave it away for a device that lets us consume – that lets us watch and react, that lets us be targeted.
What does this all mean? Did Blackberry let is down by failing to innovate and respond to customer behavior? Were Apple just better at marketing? Or was something more sinister at play? That much power to produce, to design your own narrative, in the hands of the many – did that frighten certain large corporations and governments, who would prefer a more docile and responsive consumer? Kendall Jenner isn't on Instagram because she wants to engage with you – Chanel are paying her.
There is a man in the US White House who uses Twitter to communicate with his followers like a Blackberry is embedded in his hand. But he was put there in part due to 'bots, and fake news, and algo driven filtered content, which fed and justified isolated bubbles of voters. I don't remember being promised this type of societal fragmentation in the 1990s when the World Wide Web promised us all a brave new world.
I visited the CERN laboratory in Geneva last year. I said a silent thank you to Tim Berners-Lee, in front of a glass display of the first web server, for my career. A career in which I produce, and will continue to produce, regardless of the device I chose.
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6 thoughts on "Dear God, I miss my Blackberry"
Florent Teissier (@FTeissier) says:
I feel exactly the same. I wish we could have a blackberry curve/bold that runs Whatsapp/Messenger/Slack. I'd be ready to pay a lot for that.
Liz Lumley says:
I agree, I am actually pretty mad at Blackberry (RIM) for screwing it all up for us!
Mercy says:
I am not alone. The one true smartphone is now gone and we must choose between dumb and dumber. I mean I don't want a phone my 18 month old can figure out.
Kayki says:
What led me to this blog, was me missing my blackberry (curve if you were curious ) what I don't understand (but am trying to) is why can't we use a galaxy or an iPhone to do the exact sam thing? You are making me question all these things you mention on this post. I'm tried confused about the inner workings of how each phone is designed (and designed for) yes, blackberry's were easier to write emails (and blog posts) but if you rotate your modern day phone to Landscape mode, it literally gives you your full-length QWERTY keyboard just like Blackberry (and like those slide up phones that gave you a full keyboard) if we were comparing the LG Chocolate to the blackberry, I could understand. That thing (though cool and innovative at the time) was NOT made for writing. I guess what I'm trying to say, is now it's like comparing apples to apples 🍎…… whereas 10 years ago, it was apples to grapes 🍇 modern phones can do everything that blackberrys did. But even though I believe this to be the case, somehow I still miss my blackberry. I think it was the physical design of the phone. It's sleek curves, and it's niffty little roller ball in the middle.
Tõnis says:
I still use BlackBerry 10 (a Q10) and refuse to use any other phone.
Love this words. Miss my blackberry too. I would pay to get a similar phone with all communicating services.
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"Full Faith" In Trump Criticising UK Ambassador
Posted on July 8, 2019 July 8, 2019 by Alicia Harrison
Theresa May has "full faith" from the united kingdom ambassador who criticised the Trump government in leaked mails but she doesn't agree with his evaluation.
Sir Kim Darroch, the UK's ambassador in Washington, clarified Donald Trump's government as "inept" in mails.
The US president reacted by saying"we are not big fans of the guy and he hasn't served the UK well".
The government has started an inquiry into the flow of mails, where Sir Kim stated the White House has been"uniquely dysfunctional" and"split" beneath Mr Trump.
The prime minister's spokesman said that it had been "the task of ambassadors to present honest and unvarnished opinions" however Mrs May"doesn't concur with the examination".
"The flow is completely unacceptable and, as you'd anticipate, contact was made with all the Trump government setting out our view we think it is unacceptable," he added.
Trade secretary Liam Fox told the BBC that the escape was"unprofessional, dishonest and unpatriotic", including that whoever published the mails had"maliciously" jeopardized the security and defence relationship with the United States.
"I expect if we could determine the person, either the complete power of inner discipline – or when necessary that the legislation will be brought to endure because this kind of behavior has no place in public life," he explained.
Since the Foreign Office started an investigation into the origin of the flow to the Mail on Sunday, Mr Trump told reporters at New Jersey:"We are not big fans of the guy and he hasn't served the UK well.
"So I will understand it and that I will say things about him I will not bother."
From the mails, the united kingdom ambassador to Washington said:"We do not really feel this government will become considerably more ordinary; significantly less dysfunctional; less inconsistent; significantly less faction-riven; significantly less diplomatically awkward and inept."
Sir Kim questioned whether this White House"will look qualified" but also cautioned that the US president shouldn't be written off.
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