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From One Generation to the Next
Joseph and Corinne 'Peachy' Schwartz's longtime support of UMMC and belief in philanthropy lives on through the generosity of their children and grandchildren.
Many families have their own set of traditions. Whether it is a secret recipe, a trip to a special location, or a favorite song, these unique customs live on from one generation to the next.
For the Schwartz family, their tradition is philanthropy. The late Corrine and Joseph Schwartz were major donors to hospitals, schools, and museums in Baltimore and around the world.
Pictured from left to right: Harry and Marcia Hochman, Joseph and Corrinne "Peachy" Schwartz, and Richard Schwartz in a photo from 1991. The family's longtime generosity extends across several departments at the University of Maryland Medical Center.
Some of their most significant gifts were made to the University of Maryland Medical Center (UMMC), having been inspired by Dr. Mort Rapoport, the former CEO. They named the Joseph and Corinne Schwartz Division of Transplantation at UMMC and the Schwartz Stroke and Brain Injury Center at Kernan Hospital, now the University of Maryland Rehabilitation & Orthopaedic Institute.
Even after Joseph passed away in 1999, Corinne— affectionately known as 'Peachy'—continued their legacy of giving and supported the University of Maryland Children's Hospital in her final days, leaving a significant bequest to the Children's Heart Program in 2018. The couple's longtime support of UMMC and belief in philanthropy now lives on through the generosity of their children and grandchildren.
"My dad once told me he gave to thank others for his good fortune. He wanted to give back," recalls Richard Schwartz, son of Joseph and Peachy. "My mom had a favorite expression. 'She lived to give.' She just wanted to help people have an easier life."
Richard continues his parent's legacy through his support of the University of Maryland Children's Hospital and the R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center. In 2014, Richard received a tour of the mockup of the Drs. Rouben and Violet Jiji Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). He was impressed by the new space, state-of-the-art technology, and advanced patient care experience.
"As soon as I walked out of the mockup unit, I knew I would be a part of your effort to save these little miracle babies," he says.
In the NICU, Richard named the Family Consultation Room and an individual patient room. He also established the Richard Schwartz Neonatal Research Fund, which he supports regularly. While asked to join the Children's Hospital Board of Advisors on several occasions, Richard prefers to stay behind the scenes. He has since become a trusted advocate and a valued sounding board to the children's hospital.
Richard is also passionate about trauma and critical care. In 2014, he named the Nurses' Station in the Shock Trauma Critical Care Tower in memory of his sister, Roslyn, and in honor of his niece, Dr. Beth Hochman, a trauma surgeon. He has also given generously to the Shock Trauma Area of Greatest Need Fund.
"Because of my dad and mom, I feel a need, desire, and a want to give to help others for all that I have been given. I must carry on their legacy," says Richard. "It's not exactly equivalent, but Spider-Man was told that with great power, comes great responsibility. I feel an overwhelming responsibility to help others and make this world a little better place."
Richard's sister, Marcia Hochman and her husband, Harry, also carry on the family's legacy of giving to UMMC, supporting both the medical center's greatest needs and groundbreaking research in the use of immunotherapy led by Dr. Aaron Rapoport at the University of Maryland Marlene and Stewart Greenebaum Comprehensive Cancer Center. Marcia notes that the end-of-life care that both she and her husband's mothers received at the University of Maryland has left them with a huge sense of gratitude and appreciation.
"Our parents modeled generous charitable giving throughout their lifetimes, so it is natural for us to practice that in our lives. Furthermore, as Jews, we have an ethical obligation to help our communities and to give to charity, which is the meaning of the Hebrew word, Tzedakah," explains Marcia. "It also provided an opportunity to introduce our children to the importance of generosity—that they can make positive changes in the world and will hopefully carry on what our family has started and support charities for years to come."


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Nick Knowles
Nick Knowles is an English television presenter, writer and musical artist. He is best known for his presenting roles on the BBC, including game show Who Dares Wins (2007-present), and the DIY series DIY SOS (1999-present), Nick is a great supporter of the military and rugby and has helped raise thousands of pounds to support fantastic causes. Nick joined Rugby for Heroes in 2016 and his passionate support of our armed forces has made him a brilliant addition of our charity family.
Thinus Delport
Thinus Delport is a South African ex rugby union player who played at wing or fullback for Worcester Warriors and South Africa. He started his career playing for the Lions from U21 level and he made his senior debut in 1997. Thinus has been a great ambassador for the charity, regularly attending dinners, putting his boots on to captain our charity rugby team, and most importantly leading our Transition Through Rugby courses for military men and women.
Amy Williams MBE
Amy Joy Williams MBE is an English former skeleton racer and Olympic gold medallist. Originally a runner, she began training in skeleton after trying the sport on a push-start track at the Bath Uni. She became the first British individual gold medalliist at a Winter Olympics for 30 years when she triumphed in 2010. Amy has been involved with Rugby for Heroes charity as ambassador for several years. She can relate to the regimented life top athletes have to endure and recognises the similarities for our service men and women. She is passionate in helping to support our military personnel.
Kelly Sotherton MBE
Kelly Sotherton is a triple Olympic Medallist in Heptathlon and 4x400m. She has won multiple medals at World and European championships including being Commonwealth Games Champion. This makes her one of the most decorated British female athletes in track and field history. Kelly works in coach development and talent pathway within Athletics and also is a national team coach at all levels at Championships. The 2018/19 Rugby season has seen Kelly become Wasps 1st team performance running coach. Kelly is a passionate advocate for Sports Governance including athlete well-being, duty of care and doping in sport. In 2017, she founded British Athletics Athlete commission. Kelly sits on various boards and commissions Nationally and Internationally. Kelly is extremely honoured to be made an ambassador and looking forward to helping to support our military personnel from their transition to civilian life.
Julian Lewis Jones
Julian has been an actor for over 20 years. His extensive CV includes roles in films such as Clint Eastwood's Nelson Mandela Inspired 1995 Rugby World Cup Movie- "Invictus", Kathryn Bigelow's "Zero Dark Thirty" ,"The Bank Job" and Kevin Macdonald's "The Eagle". On TV he has appeared in shows such as SKY 1's Stella ( where he plays Stella's Ex Husband "Krazy Karl" ), BBC's River and Spooks, and The Tudors, ITV's "Foyle's War", "Life of Crime" and "Where The Heart Is" to name but a few. He is proud to be an Ambassador for Rugby for Heroes. "It is such an Important charity and the work they do for our ex service men and women is truly fantastic."
Justin Harrison
Justin Harrison, born 20 April 1974 in Sydney, Australia, played 34 times at lock forward for Australia. He is honoured to be an ambassador for Rugby for Heroes and sees the similarities and difficulties in making the transition from professional rugby and the military to civilian life.
Sean Holley
Sean Holley is the curent coach of Bristol RFC Sean's former club the Ospreys were he was head for over 9 years. He is the Current BBC Scrum V Rugby Analyst "Man in the Truck" for 'The Breakdown' and Six Nations "StatPad", Host of Sony Award Winning 'Rugby Nation Radio Show, Freelance Writer regularly published in Rugby World, The Rugby Paper, Emerald Rugby, Rugby Coaching Weekly, International Rugby Coaching.Experienced Keynote and After Dinner Speaker, MC and Host. Sean has been an active member of Rugby For Heroes since 2011. He has raised money by giving after dinner speeches at military bases and engaging with the military community.
Keith Senior
Keith Andrew Senior is a former English professional Rugby League player who played for Sheffield Eagles and Leeds Rhinos in the Super League. A Great Britain and England international representative centre, he is considered one of the greatest players of the Super League era. Keith joined Rugby for Heroes as a candidate of one of the Transition Through Rugby courses and has been a great supporter ever since. He is passionate in his support of our armed forces.
Kevin Yates
Kevin is a former professional rugby player who has represented Bath, Wellington Hurricanes, Sale and Saracens. He made his debut for Bath in 1993 and finished his career at Saracens after nearly 300 first class games. He has represented England at International level as well as the Barbarians. Since retiring Kevin has enjoyed representing rugby for heroes charity team on a number of occasions and is honoured to be an ambassador, which is particularly special as he comes from a military family. Matt is very honoured to be an ambassador for Rugby For Heroes and coming from a military family it's even more special.
Anthony Allen
Anthony Allen capped another impressive season in 2012/13 by being named Man of the Match in the Aviva Premiership Final win over Northampton Saints, his fourth successive Premiership Final appearance with Tigers. Anthony is a Founder member of the charity and passionate supporter of our military. He has been a great asset promoting our cause throughout the rugby industry and is a credit to the game with how he conducts himself on and off the field.
Ryan Lamb
A former pupil of St Peter's High School, Ryan made his professional debut in the European Challenge Cup quarter final against Brive in 2006 which Gloucester Rugby won comfortably. Lamb started in the subsequent final, as Gloucester defeated his future club, London Irish. Ryan is a Founder member of the charity and has supported the cause in many ways from fundraising, attending the events, even rallying up players to help support. He is passionate about helping our ex service men and women as they transition to civilian life.
Matt Kvesic
Matt Kvesic is a rugby union player for Premiership side Gloucester Rugby. Born in Germany to English parents, he represents England at international level and played for several of the youth sides before making his debut for the senior team in 2013. Matt is very honoured to be an ambassador for Rugby For Heroes and coming from a military family it's even more special.
Jonny Goodridge
Jonny is a former professional player who has represented Gloucester, Leeds and Bristol. Made his debut for Gloucester in 2001 and finished his career at Bristol in 2013 after over 200 professional games. Since retiring from playing Jonny has started coaching where he has taken up a role as Backs coach with Hartpury Academy. Jonny has represented the Rugby for Heroes side numerous times since retiring. "I am very proud to become an Ambassador for such a great charity, helping the difficult transition from active service to civilian life"
Mark Atkinson
Mark Atkinson is a Gloucester Rugby Player his career first started for Sale Sharks in 2008 before joining Wasps in 2010 he had a spell in the Champions Leauge before 2014, returning to the Premiership as he signs for Gloucester Rugby from the 2014-15 season. Mark has been recently introduced to the charity and was asked to become a Rugby For Heroes ambassador where he instantly agreed as he shares the vision of helping our men & women make their personal transition out of the forces.
James Forrester is a tall, agile, talented number eight with excellent ball handling skills and an eye for the try line, as his impressive try tally for Gloucester Rugby In 2003 Forrester was named PRA Premiership Young Player Of The Year as well as Sports Writers Young Player of the year. He was also named in the 37 man training squad for the 2003 World cup before a wrist injury and surgery ruled him unavailable. James retired due a long list of injuries in 10 October 2008 James grandfather Major-General Michael Forrester, was a first-rate front-line commander and was awarded two DSOs and two MCs in hard fighting in four widely different theatres James appreciation for the military made him want to become an ambassador for Rugby For Heroes and do more in giving back to the game he loved and to help with the transition of military personnel.

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"Is your data gathering dust or gleaning gold dust?" How to make better use of your own and other available data.
In any size of organisation using data and information will become a real necessity to better understand your members/clients: How they interact with you, how they communicate, what they communicate about, what they need and believe in. Smart use of data will help your organisation to interact in a much more effective way with its stakeholders.
Join us for this event, hosted by StarfishMRM and boobook, which aims to explore how any organisation can be more effective in winning new members/clients and more importantly satisfying the needs of and retaining its existing members/clients.
Marc Decorte, President & CEO at Belgian Shell, Vice President Connected Digital Technologies at Shell International - Marc will explain the role digitalisation plays in the oil and gas industry and how Shell is using data analytics and digital technologies to transform its business and position itself for the future. Followed by panel debate and Q&A about practical ways in which organisations can benefit from data analytics which will explore: What is possible today? How do I get started?


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David Phelps in Concert May 19!
This Saturday, Tabernacle will host David Phelps, renowned Christian singer & Gospel vocalist, in concert with our choir on Saturday, May 19 at 7 PM. Click the graphic on the right for ticket info. Buy tickets for you and for someone you know that needs to be a part of our church. Help us fill the room Saturday night for an incredible evening of music!
Vacation Bible School is June 4-8!
VBS is a fun week of learning about God's word for children who have completed Pre-K through 6th grade. Every child is invited to come each day from 9 AM-12 PM on June 4-8. Please visit the VBS registration table outside the Worship Center on May 20 to register your kids or click on the VBS logo to register online.
Two of our community partners currently need some items. Open Hands, our community food and assistance center, needs cereal, jelly, and unscented baby wipes. Alice's House, a local children's home, needs socks, shower curtains, and underwear. Items can be dropped off in the hallway by the Fellowship Hall.
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to sing in the choir? The Tabernacle Choir needs some "summer hummers" to help fill the loft during the summer months. We would love for you to come join us during this season especially if you do not feel able to make the "full-time" commitment during the school year. While we will sing every Sunday morning, we will not rehearse on Wednesdays, so all you have to do is come meet us at 10:40 AM in the choir room. Contact james.kimmel@tabernacle.org for more info!
Arkansas during our 11 AM worship service on Sunday morning, June 3. This awesome group of 8th-12th graders will also be giving a full concert at the AMP off the Carrollton square on Saturday, June 2 at 10:30 AM. Come, invite your friends, and then eat lunch in downtown Carrollton.
The Student Ministry will go to Panama City Beach for camp June 11-15. The $125 deposit is due ASAP . Please see Stephanie in the church office to make a payment.
Teen volunteers are needed to assist with VBS. Please sign-up on the back table in the Youth Room. Be sure to include the age group you prefer. All helpers must be approved and assigned to a class/station before the start of VBS.
During the summer months, we're encouraging families to sit and worship together during our worship service. The final day of Children's Church before the summer (for K-5th grade kids) will be May 27. As a reminder, extended teaching care for babies-4 year olds is always available on the 1st floor during the worship service.
You are invited to attend a reception this Thursday, May 17 from 5-6 PM in Fellowship Hall to honor Tabernacle Baptist Preschool alumni and current/former staff. Please help us reach out and contact our honored guests and invite them to this celebration! You are welcome to stay for the graduation of our 2017-2018 class at 6:30 PM in the Worship Center.
To the family of Evelyn Tamplin, our member, who died May 13.
On Sunday, May 20, you're invited to join the celebration of Jean Grant. Drop by the TLC Fellowship Hall between 2:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. to wish Jean a happy 90th birthday. Please no gifts, but cards are welcome.


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The Lions and the Bearcats met again, this time on the home court of Minneapolis. The Lions were home for the first time in almost a month, so the crowd was into the match up.
The night started with the girls, where the Lions looked to settle the score after an overtime thriller on the Ellsworth home court. Kylie Fuller had a great game last time they matched up, even making a shot with a foul in the last second of the game to tie it up with no time on the clock. This time Kylie Fuller was cheering from the bench, out for the night with an injury.
The first quarter was a god back and forth, ending up tied (14-14). Karisma Vignery game out of the gates hot with two 3 pointers. In the second quarter, the Lions turned on the defense, and shut the Bearcats out. Minneapolis outscored Ellsworth 8-0 to close out the second half.
The Lions continued to shut out the Bearcats until halfway through the 3rd quarter. However, late in the third, the Bearcats made a big leap. Two triples along with 4 points from Lakyn Tenbrink cut the lead down to three points going into the fourth quarter.
The boys game was another chance to break some barriers for the seniors on the team. The game at Ellsworth was the first time they had beaten the Bearcats on their court. This game tonight was also to get to 10 wins in a season for the first time on the seniors careers.
The first half was a tough fight for the Lions, with tons of mid range shots falling for the Bearcats. Minneapolis hung with them the best they could, but the final score of the first half was 24-21. Minneapolis trailed by 3 going into the locker room after John Kyler nailed a 3 at the buzzer.
In the 3rd quarter, the Lions came out determined to overcome the lead, outscoring the Bearcats 13-4. The Bearcats hung in the game very well, making a number of three pointers to keep things interesting. An offensive explosion on both sides in the final stanza drove up the final total. Lions won the fourth 24-19. Final score went the Lions way, 58-49.
Scoring leaders: Kaden Griffin with 15, Kaden McCullick with 14, and Jonah Ausherman with 12.


Unfortunately, I ended up hurting my back 6 days into the project while intalling the shingles at the top back of the house. The rest of the roof was completed by my father, my brother Jean-François, Luc, Troy, Gaëtane, and my mom. Since I couldn't lift anything heavy, I ended up helping with just small jobs for the rest of the week.
Note that the roof had no plywood -- only 1x2" slats. The first part of the job after removing the old pine shakes was to install 7/16" OSB over the entire roof.
My favorite picture is the one of my father I took while he was working on the front of the house.


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ELLE Canada: Laser Peel - April 2015
Growing old gracefully or fighting it every step of the way: There's a product for that.
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Think of collagen (which lives in the dermis, the deeper part of the skin) as the stuffing in a mattress and elastin as the springs. A new mattress is young and taut (see: your eight-year-old niece's face). When damage occurs, the mattress begins to sag and deflate. What's the best way to get your bounce back? Use retinol, which is one of the few ingredients that can actually help build collagen. Laser treatments and chemical exfoliants, like alpha-hydroxy acids, also help get skin reminiscing about the good old days.
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Traditional resurfacing lasers are great at targeting wrinkles, but downtime can last three months. At DLK on Avenue, Dr. Lisa Kellett's Laser Peel (from $500) uses modified ProFractional and ResurFX lasers that operate at a lower frequency, reducing recovery time to only about two or three days—the same as a typical chemical peel. "Instead of doing a traditional skin peel with acids, we use the laser, which heats the skin," says the Toronto-based dermatologist. Though the treatments have comparable downtimes, the heat from the laser peel helps to produce collagen—one of the building blocks of flawless-looking skin.
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Even as effective new professional and topical anti-aging treatments come to market, Botox and fillers are still going strong. "They are the gold standard in non-invasive treatments," says Dr. Fredric Brandt, a New York-based dermatologist, of their enduring popularity, not least because they can be used to restore volume and structure to the face. Docs in the know are using Botox to contour the face by injecting it into the masseter muscle, which relaxes a tense jawline and emphasizes cheekbones. London-based Dr. Michael Prager is anti-"big pillow cheeks and expressionless faces" and a specialist when it comes to using Botox in the lower half of the face because if this area sags, it ages the face more than any forehead wrinkle. "Injecting Botox into the jaw will stop the muscle movement that pulls cheeks down," he says. Prager also doesn't advocate the one-size-fits-all approach to Botox: "When it's not done right, you look different, not necessarily younger."
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The Asian tiger mosquito is about 2 to 10 mm length with a striking white and black pattern. The variation of the body size in adult mosquitoes depends on the density of the larval population and food supply within the breeding water. Since these circumstances are seldom optimal, the average body size of adult mosquitoes is considerably smaller than 10 mm. For example, the average length of the abdomen was calculated to be 2.63 mm, the wings 2.7 mm, and the proboscis 1.88 mm through a study of 10 images from 1962 of both male and female mosquitoes.
The males are roughly 20% smaller than the females, but they are morphologically very similar. However, as in all mosquito species, the antennae of the males in comparison to the females are noticeably bushier and contain auditory receptors to detect the characteristic whine of the female. The maxillary palps of the males are also longer than their proboscises whereas the females' maxillary palps are much shorter. (This is typical for the males of the Culicinae.) In addition, the tarsus of the hind legs of the males is more silvery. Tarsomere IV is roughly three-quarters silver in the males whereas the females' is only about 60% silver.
The other characteristics do not differentiate between sexes. A single silvery-white line of tight scales begins between the eyes and continues down the dorsal side of the thorax. This characteristic marking is the easiest and surest way to identify the Asian tiger mosquito.
The proboscis is dark colored, the upper surface of the end segment of the palps is covered in silvery scales, and the labium does not feature a light line on its underside. The compound eyes are distinctly separated from one another. The scutum, the dorsal portion of an insect's thoracic segment, is black alongside the characteristic white midline. On the side of the thorax, the scutellum, and the abdomen there are numerous spots covered in white-silvery scales.
Such white-silvery scales can also be found on the tarsus, particularly on the hind legs that are commonly suspended in the air. The base of tarsomere I through IV has a ring of white scales, creating the appearance of white and black rings. On the fore legs and middle legs, only the first three tarsomeres have the ring of white scales whereas tarsomere V on the hind legs is completely white. The femur of each leg is also black with white scales on the end of the "knee". The femurs of the middle legs do not feature a silver line on the base of the upper side, whereas, the femurs on the hind legs have short white lines on base of the upper side. The tibias are black on the base and have no white scales.
The terga on segments II through VI of the abdomen are dark and have an almost triangular silvery-white marking on the base that is not aligned with the silvery bands of scales on the ventral side of the abdomen. The triangular marking and the silvery band are only aligned on abdominal segment VII. The transparent wings have white spots on the base of the Costas. With older mosquito specimens, the scales could be partially worn off making the previously mentioned characteristics not stand out as much.
The typical Aedes albopictus individual has a length of about 2 to 10mm. As with other members of the mosquito family, the female is equipped with an elongated proboscis that she uses to collect blood to feed her eggs. The Asian tiger mosquito has a rapid bite that allows it to escape most attempts by people to swat it. By contrast the male member of the species primarily feeds on nectar.
The female lays her eggs near water; not directly into it as other mosquitoes do, but typically near a stagnant pool. However, any open container containing water will suffice for larvae development, even with less than an ounce of water in. It can also breed in running water, so stagnant pools of water are not its only breeding sites. It has a short flight range (less than 200 m), so breeding sites are likely to be close to where this mosquito is found.
Identifying tiger mosquitoes can seem easy with the above description, but many people mistakenly identify it. The best way to be sure is to compare the specimen with several approved pictures of the tiger mosquito.
Like other mosquito species, only the females require a blood meal to develop their eggs. Apart from that, they feed on nectar and other sweet plant juices just as the males do. In regards to host location, carbon dioxide and organic substances produced from the host, humidity, and optical recognition play important roles.
The search for a host takes place in two phases. First, the mosquito exhibits a nonspecific searching behavior until it perceives host stimulants, whereupon it secondly takes a targeted approach. For catching tiger mosquitoes with special traps, carbon dioxide and a combination of chemicals that naturally occur in human skin (fatty acids, ammonia, and lactic acid) are the most attractive.
The Asian tiger mosquito particularly bites in forests during the day and has been known as the forest day mosquito for this very reason. Depending upon region and biotype, there are differing active peaks, but for the most part they rest during the morning and night hours. They search for their hosts inside and outside of human dwellings, but are particularly active outside. The size of the blood meal depends upon the size of the mosquito, but it is usually around 2 microlitres. Their bites are not necessarily painful, but they are more noticeable than those from other kinds of mosquitoes. Tiger mosquitoes generally tend to bite a human host more than once if they are able to.
Aedes albopictus also bites other mammals besides humans; they also bite birds. The females are always on the search for a host and are persistent but cautious when it comes to their blood meal and host location. Their blood meal is often broken off short without enough blood ingested for the development of their eggs. This is why Asian tiger mosquitoes bite multiple hosts during their development cycle of the egg, making them particularly efficient at transmitting diseases. The mannerism of biting diverse host species enables the Asian tiger mosquito to be a potential bridge vector for certain pathogens that can jump species boundaries, for example the West Nile virus.


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Carlotta Jean "Sug" Lange
October 13, 1925-December 2, 2022
Carlotta Jean "Sug" Lange was born on October 13, 1925 in Kerman. CA to the late Frank and Margaret Desmond. She joins her beloved husband, Warner, in Heaven.
She is survived by her children John (Lisa) Lange of Galt and Liz (Steve) Franklin of Modesto. Sug leaves behind her four grandchildren: Rachelle (David) Meier of Galt, Nate (Gaby) Lange of Elk Grove, David (Kat) Chapin of Modesto and Bodie Franklin of Sacramento. She was blessed with four great-grandchildren: Krista, Javan, Gavin and Lana. She will be missed by her nephews: Wayne and Randy (April) Sprinkle of Manteca and numerous nephews and nieces of the Desmond family.
Sug and Warner worked together in their family cattle and butcher business. Later she was a bookkeeper for the Morelli family businesses. In her free time, she loved to go golfing, play bridge and was an avid 49er and Giants fan. Sug had a strong Irish character and was extremely patriotic. She never complained much about anything and was well liked by all.
P.L. Fry & Son Funeral Home is honored to serve the Lange family. There will be a private burial for Sug. An online guestbook is available at www.plfryandson.com.


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GM revives Chevrolet Camaro muscle car
General Motors unveiled the Camaro concept vehicle at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit earlier this year. GM plans to bring back the Chevrolet Camaro as a production vehicle by the end of 2008.Carlos Osorio / AP file
Aug. 10, 2006, 2:51 PM UTC / Source: The Associated Press
When it brings back the Chevrolet Camaro muscle car in a few years, General Motors Corp. hopes it will attract younger buyers as well as appeal to its traditional customers who want to roar down the highway.
GM's top executive said Thursday the new version of the Detroit icon will appeal to car enthusiasts, yet be more fuel efficient and sophisticated than the 1969 version on which it is loosely based.
The new rear-wheel-drive car, with more aerodynamic styling than its predecessor, will hit showroom floors early in 2009. It will have automatic and manual transmissions and six- and eight-cylinder engine options to appeal to many buyers, Chairman and Chief Executive Rick Wagoner said.
The decision to build a car that harkens back to GM's heyday comes as the company struggles in a market beset by foreign competitors. The company lost $3.2 billion in the second quarter alone, due mainly to employee buyouts and other restructuring costs. Its July sales were off 22.2 percent from a year ago, led by declining demand for pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles.
GM officials say the Camaro is one piece of its plan to bring vehicles to market that people want.
Wagoner said the new car has technology that makes it "much more than a great-looking V-8 muscle car. It will give the option of increased fuel economy with the additional engine and transmission choices."
GM officials have estimated that a Camaro concept car equipped with a manual transmission and a V-8 engine that goes to four cylinders at highway speeds can get 30 or more miles per gallon of gas.
Wagoner said GM expects to sell 100,000 Camaros per year, less than the remade Ford Mustang, which was the Camaro's chief competitor from the 1960s through the end of its run in 2002. Ford Motor Corp. sold about 101,000 Mustangs through July of this year.
The car was engineered in Australia and will be built in North America, Wagoner said at the Center for Automotive Research Management Briefing Seminars in Traverse City.
The price will be announced later, he said.
Production of the Camaro follows the Mustang and DaimlerChrysler AG's Challenger as the domestic automakers turn to nostalgia to rekindle enthusiasm for their brands.
But the muscle cars go on sale as buyers are turning to smaller, more fuel-efficient cars and hybrid vehicles to combat gas prices that some say could rise as high as $4 per gallon.
Despite gas prices, the Camaro will sell, said Jim Sanfilippo, senior industry analyst for Bloomfield Hills, Mich.-based Automotive Marketing Consultants Inc.
"Four-dollar gas isn't going to mitigate people's wishes to look good in their vehicles," Sanfilippo said, adding that Americans want fuel efficiency, but they also want their cars to stand out.
Analysts have said cars like the Camaro are important because they build excitement for a particular car brand.
But GM and Chevrolet have to do much more to succeed, Sanfilippo said, mainly proving to customers that they can compete in the mid-sized sedan market with the Toyota Motor Corp. Camry and Honda Motor Co. Accord, which now dominate the segment.
Camaro rekindles a passion and spirit for Chevrolet, unlike the bland Malibu, Chevrolet's current entry in the mid-size market, he said.
Wagoner said the company has a lot more exciting products coming, including new mid-sized crossover vehicles and an all-new Malibu.
Sanfilippo said the new Malibu will have to look good and compete with the Japanese on quality and performance.
"People will run under the Chevrolet umbrella in a heartbeat if they deliver," he said.
GM unveiled the Camaro in January as a concept vehicle at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit.
Chevrolet first introduced the Camaro in 1967.


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Bengal Institute of Technology & Management, Santiniketan
Bengal Institute of Technology & Management shortly called as BITM is affiliated to the West Bengal University of Technology and it is approved by the University Grants Commission under section 2(f) and the institute is also NAAC Accredited. The institute is functioning with the objective of imparting futuristic skill-oriented management and technical education for producing global quality human resources. The institute is committed for educating students from different parts of the nation and world with ethics and values in such a way that they enlighten society at large for prosperity, growth and integration.
Courses offered:
The list of courses offered by the Bengal Institute of Technology & Management is given below:
• Bachelor of Technology/Master of Technology in
o Information Technology
o Computer Science & Engineering
o Electronics & Communication Engineering
o Electrical Engineering
o Applied Electronics & Instrumentation
o Mechanical Engineering
o Civil Engineering
• Master of Business Administration
• Three-year Bachelor of Business Administration (Hons.) in Management
• Master of Computer Applications
Eligibility requirement and admission procedure:
Master of Technology: For admission to the first year of the Master of Technology course, candidates must have completed their B.E/B. Tech or its equivalent degree in appropriate branch. Preference will be given to GATE qualified candidates during the process of admission to M. Tech course.
B. Tech: For B. Tech courses, candidates must have completed their 10+2 with mathematics, chemistry and physics securing not less than 50% of marks and must have studied English as a subject at the 10+2 level. For admission to this course, candidates must qualify in WBJEE or AIEEE examination.
MCA: For admission to the first year of the MCA course offered by Bengal Institute of Technology & Management, candidates must have completed their graduation from a statutory university with mathematics as a subject securing not less than 50% of marks and they should also possess valid JECA score.
MBA: For admission to the first year of MCA course, candidates must have completed their graduation in 10+2+3 format and they should have valid MAT/JEMAT score. There will be GD and PI for admission to this course.
BBA: For admission to the first year of the three-year BBA course, candidates must have completed their 10+2 in any stream with not less than 40% of aggregate marks.
Bengal Institute of Technology & Management has a successful placement cell functioning from the year 2007 and during the academic year ending 2011, 176 students of the institutes has so far been placed in top corporate firms like Oracle, HCL, Wipro Infotech, Tech Mahindra, Videocon, IBM, L&T Infotech, Satyam, Infosys, etc…
Libraries at the institute:
Bengal Institute of Technology & Management has a central library that is common for the whole institution and each of its departments have their own libraries.
Bengal Institute of Technology & Management,
Santiniketan Sriniketan By Pass,
Dwaranda P.O,
West Bengal - 731236
Phone: 03463-271353/4
Website: http://www.bitm.org.in/
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Felix's Machines are music making sculptures. Constructed in his bedroom, they exist to facilitate music by translating rhythmic audio structures into a three-dimensional visual show. Both as musical instruments and kinetic sculptures they invite the audience to share the experience of the creator.
Through exploiting the complexity behind digital music Felix creates a happy medium where the viewer is invited to 'play' the accessible sculptures, whilst marveling at their sculptural beauty. A wave of the hand incites sensors to set off a chorus of melodious clicks, whirrs.
See more of Felix's Machines here.


The Narok Stadium is set for major renovations ahead of the National Madaraka Day Celebrations.
The 5,000 seater stadium is currently being upgraded to accommodate 4,000 Very Important Persons (VIPs) dais and 20,000 people who were expected to attend the National Celebrations.
Five additional entrances are also being constructed around the stadium in addition to the current two.
Speaking during the grounds inspection on Friday, the National Celebrations Committee led by Defense Principal Secretary (PS), Saitoti Torome, Infrastructure PS, Julius Korir, Rift Valley Region Commissioner (RC), Chimwaga Mongo and Narok Governor, Samuel Tunai said the contractor on the ground was progressing well and it was expected the work would be completed by May 7.
The PS said a multi-agency team would remain on the ground to ensure the work is completed as scheduled.
There will be a beehive of activities in the stadium, the air strip and County Commissioner's residence where the presidential luncheon will be held, said Torome.
The Narok Governor, Samuel Tunai described the celebrations as a big honour for Narok residents to host the occasion as the residents have in the past only watched such celebrations from their television screens.
We have 11 county officials who have been co-opted in the National Celebrations committee. We have divided roles so that there are those roles the county government is performing and those the national government is handling to avoid any confusion, said Tunai.
The governor called on the residents to take advantage of the day to showcase their rich culture by dressing in their traditional clothes.
What an opportunity to show Kenya and the world that we have a unique culture. I call upon Narok residents to come in huge numbers dressed in their traditional attires so that we can make the day the best ever held in the country, Tunai said.
The county boss asked the business community to take advantage of the day to make huge profits from selling quality goods to the many visitors flocking the county.
The Rift Valley Regional Commissioner assured that security had been boosted in the county and called on the residents to show up in large numbers to witness the big occasion.
This is a big privilege for the Narok residents. Our expectation is that you will come in large numbers to witness such a big occasion that you have always seen on television. At the same time, the residents will have a rare opportunity of seeing their president whom most of them have never had a chance of seeing, he said.


Sure, the amount of calories you can burn in 20 minutes is nothing to sneeze at (neither is the fact that 20-minute workouts boost your metabolism), but there are more reasons to fit in a short workout than your jean size. In fact, the effect a small amount of any kind of exercise has on your health can be far more important. Here's why.
You'll be healthier and live longer: If you want to increase your chances of living longer, fitting in 20 minutes of exercise a day should be your top priority. Studies have found that even daily low-intensity exercise can be incredibly beneficial in your overall health, lowering your risk of diabetes, cancer, and other chronic diseases. And exercise doesn't have to mean a sweaty, exhausting run; gardening, walking, or other low-intensity exercise can offer many benefits, especially if you spend a lot of time sitting at your desk, says journalist Gretchen Reynolds, author of The First 20 Minutes: Surprising Science Reveals How We Can Exercise Better, Train Smarter, Live Longer. "Fitness is almost certainly more important than fatness," she tells The New York Times. "If you have to choose, choose to be fit, whether you lose weight or not."
You'll become stronger: Keeping your muscles strong and healthy is important for everyone, not just those looking to sculpt the perfect body. Healthy muscles help your body function properly, from being able to lift grocery bags to helping you steady yourself (and prevent injury) when you miss a step on the stairs. A recent study found that it doesn't take much to help build strong muscles — researchers found that exercising for just 20 minutes causes immediate changes in muscle tissue DNA.
You'll boost your mood: Fitting in a short, easy workout can improve your mood for many reasons. Not only will being active increase your endorphin levels and help you relieve stress, but making 20 minutes of moderate exercise your daily goal can help keep you from feeling discouraged and beating yourself up for missing a workout; after all, it can be much easier to fit in a leisurely walk at lunch than all the prepping, changing, and showering that comes with a sweaty gym workout.


Proceeds from Registration and Donors will benefit the Rio Grande Headwaters Restoration Project and the Headwaters Alliance. Help us continue to improve the health of our local streams and river!
Runoff Runoff: Run along the Rio Grande!
4:00-7:00 pm (Friday, May 31): Packet Pick-up at the Creede Chamber of Commerce (Race-day Packet Pick-up will also be available).
5:45 am: Marathon runners gather at Creede Ball Park to load bus to marathon start.
6:00 am: Bus leaves Creede Ball Park to take runners to marathon start.
11:30-4:00 pm: Post Race Celebration and Music Festival! Stick around and enjoy live music, local food and beer!


Performance Based Consulting - 7 ways to an eco-friendly office.
7 ways to an eco-friendly office.
They say that if you can keep a potted plant alive you can nurture almost anything. When it comes to sustainable businesses, most want to see their indoor plants grow as much as their people do. When we come together at work a significant difference can be made. There are lots of ways to do this and even a small office can become more environmentally-friendly without making massive changes. Here's seven ways you can get "green".
Engineers and the construction industry tend to be known as rather competitive and scientific types, so why not hold a carpool emissions reduction competition with a business partner? After all, mums and dads have been running the school carpool for generations and they can't be wrong! Plus, it's a great start to your day. Why not make one of you designated coffee person and the other on baked goods duty? And, if you don't have a car, why not cycle in together? it's good for the planet and good for your body. You don't have to do this every day - just once a week can make a significant impact on our carbon footprint.
If your office has a coffee machine or buys freeze-dried coffee or tea, it's best to opt for free-trade and organic. The process of making the coffee and tea involves plenty of steps that do damage to the environment. But when you buy fair trade, organic coffee and tea its processed with least damage to the environment, plus its tastier too. Fair trade coffee/tea are made with respect to people and planet. Fair Trade CertifiedTH products meet environmental and workplace standards such as providing fair wages for workers and restricting the chemicals used on crops that are harmful on the environment.
Let the natural sunlight in. Not only will it save on your lighting and heating bill, it has bigger benefits for all your people too. Exposure to natural light during the day will set their circadian rhythms (that's our biological clock which is modulated by external cues such as the temperature and sunlight) People get exposure to natural light during the day will sleep for an extra 43 minutes per night and the quality of the sleep will be better too.
If you're not game enough to go completely paperless, set the office up for a black and white and double-sided printing default protocol. The likelihood for actually needing to print much of anything is very limited. The general rule is that if a document requires a hard signature or needs to be filed then its worthy of print. Otherwise, keep it in the cloud!
It's not just paper that can be recycled. If your office uses coffee pods, containers of condiments and spreads they can be recycled to as well as milk bottles and empty tissue boxes. Not to mention old and broken hardware, printer ink cartridges, and batteries.
Don't go crazy with the air conditioning. Twenty-one degrees might be a prefect temperature if you are a man (who tend to run hotter than women) or/and if you wear a 3-piece suit and a tie - hardly standard business attire these days anyway. But by keeping your office temperate, your people will be more comfortable to leave their cardigans at home and you'll be saving the planet and your power bill.
Switch over to "green" cleaning products. You don't have to be a crunchy hippy who uses vinegar and bicarb to clean everything, but even a small change can make a massive difference. Go for a biodegradable when you can. Likewise opt for a cleaning company that uses sustainable products.
"Turn the lights off as you leave." Sounds simple huh? But why stop there? Switch off as much hardware as you can at the switch, kettles, toasters, sandwich presses, coffee machines, phone chargers, desk fans, to save extra dollars and environmental impact.
This list is in no way complete but it's a great start to a more sustainable way of working.
It's up to all of us to take the opportunity to look around the office and ask how we can be kinder to the planet.
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European History: Where to Start
Modern Era (17th century onward)
Portals to European History
Over 6 million digital items (images, texts, films) pertaining to European history and culture. Funded by the European Commission and the member states.
Quick and easy access to the collections of the 48 National Libraries of Europe and leading European research libraries.
EuroDocs: Online Sources for European History
A great starting point for accessing European primary historical documents that have been transcribed, reproduced in facsimile, or translated. The site is arranged chronologically from prehistory to the present day. There are also indexes for separate nations and Europe as a supranational body. Each country index has a clear section for government and legal documents.
The DART -- Europe E-theses Portal
Access to over 700,000 open access research theses from 595 Universities in 28 European countries.
Avalon Project -- Documents in Law, History and Diplomacy
From antiquity to the present. "The Avalon Project will mount digital documents relevant to the fields of Law, History, Economics, Politics, Diplomacy and Government. We do not intend to mount only static text but rather to add value to the text by linking to supporting documents expressly referred to in the body of the text. The Avalon Project will no doubt contain controversial documents. Their inclusion does not indicate endorsement of their contents nor sympathy with the ideology, doctrines, or means employed by their authors. They are included for the sake of completeness and balance and because in many cases they are by our definition a supporting document. "
URL: https://libguides.rice.edu/europe
Subjects: History


Dr Chang is treating my daughters who were diagnosed with POF. Their FSH was around 100, AMH pretty much undetectable. Ultrasound showed zero follicle. Dr Chang has turned a pretty much hopeless situation into a rather hopeful one at this point. The doctor is brilliant, selfless, kind, knowledgeable, just absolutely incredible. His staff is pretty incredible too, never realized before how important that is.
Thank you, you guys gave me a completely different ivf experience and it was very obvious Doctor Chang's approach was better thought out, more thorough and that he really utilized more options available to the industry to make sure this was successful. It was great working with you guys.
He stands out as a doctor who individualizes his care and treatment for each client, with care and thoughtfulness.
Finding Hanabusa IVF... I felt safe.
Thank you so much for your effort. I finally do not feel so lost :), and let your wife know that your wordy blog is a welcomed relief.
Can your office can send me pricing info on your cycles and consult fees? It's greatly appreciated.
Dr. Chang was the only person that we wanted.
Thank you Dr. Chang!!! After struggling for close to five years, we finally have our baby girl! Dr. Chang guided us through the entire process. He was always willing to take the time to talk with my partner and me, answer our questions, and explain things to us as we moved through the process. Dr. Chang's patient and gentle manner put us at ease, and we felt very confident in his expertise as he performed the egg retrievals and transfers that resulted in our beautiful daughter. Thanks again for all of your help!
My wife and I are so disappointed that Dr. Chang is not going to be in New York. We had multiple fertility issues and ended up having to use a gestational surrogate. Dr. Chang was the only person that we wanted to perform the transfer, and we are so glad that he was willing to change around his busy schedule to make sure that he was the one to complete this procedure for us. We now have a one-year-old baby girl, and we are ready to start trying for baby number two. If we didn't have our embryos frozen elsewhere, we would probably fly out to CA just so that we could feel confident that we had the best doctor to perform our transfer again.
You have been amazing to us.
Omg Dr. Chang!!! I'm so, so sad to hear that you're leaving NY!!!!
Hanabusa IVF is so lucky to have you!! You have been amazing to us. Had it not been for your hand holding I would never have been able to continue. You really made such a difference! We love our child and we are so grateful every day that we have him.
I will miss you so much!!!!! Best wishes to you on your new adventure!!!
I also want to thank you for all you've done for us. These past few years have been remarkably trying, and yet the arrival of our child made it all worthwhile.
When I think of what a great physician is, it's someone combines excellent technical medicine with a deep care for their patients as individuals. Sadly, in our modern day, I think these people are becoming rare, but you embody that ideal to us. Thank you for all you have done for us. I echo my wife's best wishes for the future.
I will be... eternally grateful to Dr. Chang.
On my long and difficult journey to motherhood I could not have imagined a better doctor than Dr. Chang and I consider myself incredibly lucky that I found him. Before joining his clinic as a patient, I had already numerous IUI treatments in a large IVF clinic in New York City, a late second-trimester miscarriage, and an unsuccessful IVF treatment behind me. In addition, I had a thyroid disease and was close to 40. I clearly was not an easy patient, but Dr. Chang has a lot of experience with helping women achieve pregnancy later in their lives.
Dr. Chang uses a minimal stimulation approach which appealed to me since I had done traditional IVF previously – with negative outcomes: it yielded an average amount of follicles but the embryo quality was not satisfactory. So the concept of generating less but better quality follicles/embryos with lesser drugs seemed attractive to me and my husband. This approach, I was told on one of my first consultations, may mean that more cycles need to be performed, but this actually turned out to be so much better in terms of relieving the stress associated with IVF. The expectations are to collect a few good quality embryos at the rate your own bodies delivers them and in later cycles put them back. The pressure of having to succeed at every cycle is off, and therefore emotionally, but of course also physically, the low stimulation cycles are easier to handle- at least in my experience.
Dr. Chang has a great capacity to listen to his patients and treats them truly as individuals. He always took the time during our consultations to explain every treatment plan in detail and he involved me in the process of planning and managing a cycle. He really studies a cycle thoroughly, and at each step adjusts and fine-tunes the treatment not simply following a strict protocol but according to what is right for one's own body at a particular cycle stage. He is truly very knowledgeable: he took every question I had very seriously and always had a satisfying answer to it.
Going through an IVF cycle is very challenging and can be an emotional rollercoaster. This is where empathy and bedside manners come in. Dr. Chang always made me feel that he is with me on the journey and that he wanted me to succeed – which I did: I had a beautiful, healthy baby boy at age 43 and I will be entirely and eternally grateful to Dr. Chang for all the support and most excellent IVF treatment/care he has given me all along the way.
Dr. Chang is different from other doctors, especially in the IVF field. He listened to us with an open mind. For five years we struggled to conceive. We met doctor after doctor and the failures and disappointments piled up. We were eventually advised to use donor eggs at other centers, due to age. But when we spoke with Dr. Chang, he patiently and carefully heard our story. He made several important changes to our plan and within six months, I conceived using our own embryo. At age 42 I gave birth to our healthy, happy, beautiful daughter. We will always remember what a difference Dr. Chang made to our family.
As doctors go, Dr. Chang is probably my biggest hero. He did not rush through our visits. He took the time to answer our questions (and I always had lots). He explained things clearly but simply. He was tremendously reassuring and we felt that he sincerely had our best interests at heart.
He was incredibly focused on a systematic approach and explained what he thought would be the best protocol for us to follow and why.
We'd gone through a lot of heartache and were getting to the point of giving up hope of ever having a family. But we did the treatments and Dr. Chang tweaked the protocol here and there. I think it was only his belief sometimes that made me believe it might happen for us.
I can't describe our joy when our son was finally born. And then about a year and a half later, our last embryo was successfully implanted and we had a little girl.
I don't believe that we'd ever have had our children if it wasn't for Dr. Chang. He really is an incredible doctor and I am sure that he will help change the lives of many, many other couples.


I am just delighted with this old-fashioned book about five siblings camping out and climbing the fells for their summer holidays. The simple charm of the story, the amusing dynamics between the Browne siblings, and the details of their little camping adventures, kept me absorbed and interested through every chapter.
The two eldest siblings are Pat and Kay, twins with a love for hiking and camping. Pat is the leader of the group, and prides himself on his knowledge of survival and mapping. Kay is the quartermaster of the group, taking special care of the meals and all the supplies.
The next set of twins are Jan and Hyacinth. Jan is obsessed with birds, and creates his own hiding spots where he can observe and sketch the birds of the fells. Hyacinth is more imaginative and dreamy, and loves to write stories of her own.
And the smallest sibling is Sally, who is only eight years old, and so is not allowed to stay out all night camping, but still manages to join in the fun whenever possible.
I adore this whole series!


Treat each room like an off-white canvas—then start painting.
Consider the space between the shadows and the sound.
Good design captures a place and time, incorporating a sense of the past while looking toward the future.
Everyone suffers from too many good ideas. Simplify, simplify, simplify.
The design of your house should be about your life and experience—express it.
Rote symmetry is overrated. Substitute well-considered balance at all scales, from site planning to wood joinery details.
My design tip is and always will be to provide comfort at all times. Soft furnishings are the architecture of a room, but along with being beautiful, they must too be of extreme comfort. Seat depth should be pushed to the maximum that a space can take. I always do a minimum of 32" seat depth and have gone up to 60" in some cases for pure lounging pleasure. As for home theaters, give up on those reclining chairs and install deep down-filled lounging beds with multiple sized pillows for ultimate comfort. You'll find your movie viewing pleasure is increased 10 fold!
Every piece is important. Not just any coffee table should be selected. The coffee table should be selected.
Custom millwork heightens the sense of scale and provides an elegant framework for furniture and art.
Do not enter into the construction process without having fully completed the design process, including defining the specification of all components related to finishes and having approved a related construction budget. This will alleviate the potential compromise to the integrity of the design by fully avoiding the substitution process after the fact.
My best advice to any client is: learn how to express yourself. When a designer is brought into a project, there is little time to get to know the client well. Some clients are very good at expressing their likes and desires, but for others it is overwhelming and intimidating to explain to a professional the exact design direction they want to take. If a client is finding it difficult to verbalize their thoughts, I ask them to gather photographs from various books or magazines to help jumpstart the process. For some clients it is easier to look at a photo and discuss what it is they like about a space. This also gives the designer something to react to. These initial meetings are so important to both the client and the designer. You are not only setting the foundation for the design direction, but you are also developing valuable communication skills that will serve you throughout the design process.
Listen. At the beginning of any project, just listen to the client. Listen to their ideas and needs concerning their home. It's worth more than any scheme a designer conceives because it goes to the heart of the project. It becomes the script for the production and, if followed, ensures a happy ending.
It's important to include a high/low aspect. Use places like Anthropologie and Pottery Barn as sources. It's the modern equivalent of Nancy Lancaster using a wicker chair in a formal room.


Make sure to join us on the final stage run of the TrailWarrior series at the beautiful 5 star Cayley Lodge on the Main Challenge: 25km/15km (R550), Midway Challenge: 10km/15km (R400), Mini Challenge: 10km/5km (R350). Single day entries will also be accepted. Saturday only 25km/10km (R150), or Sunday only 15km/5km (R100). Complete all four stage races to receive a special prize at the end of the last race. Registration is done on 1 November 2019 from 17h00 � 20h00, race starts on Saturday, 2 November 2019 at 07h00am.


Sula of sulaimagery.com began her career in photography in her 20s shooting parties, events, and portraits. At the time, it was not her full-time career because her true artistic passion was shooting macros and landscapes. Sula quips, "Unfortunately, I never got a flower to pay me, so I kept a day job to help pay for my photography and travel habit."
Seven years ago she decided it was time to pursue her dreams of selling her work in the fine art photography field. She liquidated her assets and transitioned from a career as an account executive for a leading postproduction company in Los Angeles to a full-time artiste. Her first stop was Santa Fe, New Mexico, where she co-produced the documentary American Waitress, New Mexico and displayed her first fine art series, "Series 42."
Sula began her pursuit of new venues in Santa Fe by submitting work to galleries within the vicinity. She then drove across the country on a quest to find gallery representation. Her method was to choose a specific town to approach, pick up a local map and list of galleries at the tourist center and literally visit as many as possible. Sula would then inspect the gallery to see if her work would be well suited. She explains, "If they were only showing paintings from `The Masters,' obviously my work would not fit. I also had the problem at the time that my work was not traditional photography. Photo galleries then were still only showing black and white silver gelatin prints, but now giclée prints are more common. I also found that I worked best in a multimedia type of gallery."
As a photo rep, I have always believed that paper products, such as calendars, post cards, and greeting cards are an extension of fine art, as they are not strictly commercial assignments. When I spoke with Sula to get this update on the marketing of her fine art/photo work with galleries, she shared facts about what experience has taught her and about her new and exciting endeavors into these additional areas of fine art.
Shutterbug: How did you go about selecting what your specialty in fine art would be?
Sula: I shoot macros and nature because it is the type of photography I love to do whether or not I get paid. My goal is that my images, although light and lovely, will have an effect of creating a greater appreciation for all of nature from the tiniest flower to the grandest landscape. I recommend that people do what they love and their work will reflect their passion.
SB: How long did your marathon cross-country approach to finding gallery representation take, and was it successful?
Sula: I spent a year on the road traveling through various areas. When I found a gallery that I thought was compatible with my work I would contact the director or owner and make an appointment to show my portfolio. Perseverance was my guide. I must have approached over 300 locations! After a year on the road, my images were represented by a large number of galleries and my geographic coverage was quite broad. These included galleries in Santa Fe, New Mexico; Coconut Grove, Florida; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Sedona, Arizona; Chapel Hill, North Carolina; Wilmington, North Carolina; Santa Barbara, California; and Long Island, New York.
SB: How did you market and maintain your presence in the fine art galleries?
Sula: For marketing my work, press releases were integral. I was sensitive to the fact that press releases had to be of some newsworthy significance to get published; therefore, I usually sent them when opening a new show, when there were multiple shows in several galleries at the same time, or when I was signing on with a new gallery.


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What Are the Grounds of Insubordination for Dismissal?
Forms of Insubordination
Information About Insubordination
by Lisa Mooney
HR Bad Attitude Policies
Dangerous Attitudes Within a Company's Culture
Human Resources Checklist for a Rude Co-Worker's Behavior
How to Solve Tardiness
Insubordination by employees can seriously interfere with their relationships with management. Small-business leaders must act to rid their establishments of employee misbehavior by examining the root causes and addressing these issues effectively. You, as a company leader, can help transform a difficult employee into one who responds to your business's needs, channeling the employee's negative energy toward positive endeavors.
The willful disregard of the authority of a supervisor in business is termed insubordination. It is the refusal of an employee to accept and abide her manager's directives. This can be a rare act of defiance by a generally cooperative staff member or a consistent pattern of behavior by a troublesome individual. Company policy should include a definition of insubordination, along with its possible consequences.
Instances of mild to moderate insubordinate actions include mild complaining to others regarding management, sarcastic remarks to management and attending to nonpriority issues before more important ones. More serious infractions include aggressive arguing with supervisors, intimidating speech or behaviors or the failure to perform the majority of given work tasks. Other instances that might be considered insubordination include delaying work tasks, giving a manager the "silent treatment," inappropriate dress and frequent tardiness.
Insubordinate activity affects not only the working relationship between employers and employees, but also the workplace atmosphere in general. When a worker engages in willful disobedience, the entire staff notices. This creates a tense atmosphere as others worry about continued flare-ups. Gossip is likely to increase as employees attempt to sort out reasons and emotions involved. Another effect is that impressionable workers might copy behaviors of defiant staff members.
A careful hiring process will keep small businesses from employing those likely to become problematic. For example, when you check references of past employees, ask questions regarding your candidate's prior attitude and behaviors. Past behavior is one of the best indicators of future actions. Make the worker fully aware of your company's protocols and expectations once he is hired. Tell employees directly that their relationship with management is crucial for the success of the company and that acts of insubordination will be aggressively addressed.
The consequences of insubordination should be meted out promptly. A mild infraction from a generally good employee might warrant only a private and brief reprimand. Disregard of verbal warnings indicates the need for more stringent discipline such as the issuance of a warning letter that becomes a part of the employee's permanent file. Severe or repeated incidents mandate serious action such as suspensions, demotions, reductions in work hours and even termination.
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Lisa Mooney has been a professional writer for more than 18 years. She has worked with various clients including many Fortune 500 companies such as Pinkerton Inc. She has written for many publications including Woman's World, Boy's Life and Dark Horizons. Mooney holds bachelor's degrees in both English and biology from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte.
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