Part of the Pet Lover's Guide series, this volume presents detailed information on alternative therapies for both dogs and cats. Written in a clear, simple manner, the book is divided into three main parts. Part 1, on diet and natural therapies, addresses the importance of diet for pets, and discusses the pros and cons of both commercially available and homemade diets. It also covers the basic explanations of the various alternative therapies widely used by holistic veterinarians and readily available to pet owners (e.g., supplements and herbs, acupuncture, homeopathy, chiropractic and other manual healing). Part 2 makes recommendations for specific health conditions, such as skin problems or digestive tract problems, and describes how various alternative therapies are used alone or in combination with allopathic therapies to treat or relieve the condition. Finally, Part 3 offers an overview of health maintenance and preventive health, and includes information about vaccinations, flea and tick control, weight control, and caring for the aging pet.
Full-color line art and photographs illustrate various plants and herbs, and also techniques such as manual therapies, massage, and other hands-on healing techniques in a user-friendly and easily identifiable manner.
Special boxes labeled "Where We Stand" present the author's strong opinions on specific (sometimes controversial) issues in a highlighted, easy-to-find format.
Key terms are highlighted, making them easy to locate and reference — these terms are also included in the glossary with clear, simple definitions.
Important information is bulleted and placed in a shaded box, bringing the main points to the reader's attention in a quick and useful way.
Clear readability makes information easily accessible to pet owners, helping them to better understand natural therapies and their uses in treating pets. It also enables veterinarians to carry the book in their practices and recommend it to clients.
Written by established, recognized veterinarians, this book is a reliable source for veterinary professionals.
So What's Different About Holistic Medicine?
How "Old" Is Your Pet Compared With Humans?


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Gifts to PMC May 2019
New Items in the Ryterband Collection
We were recently visited by Diana Eisele (pictured above), the daughter of Roman Ryterband, who has served as an endless fount of enthusiasm and assistance for building and organizing her father's collection at the PMC. She came bearing wonderful news—several manuscripts and other materials regarding some of her father's most beloved works had been returned to the family by a publisher, and these materials were immediately added to the Ryterband Collection under our protection.
Works included in this most recent donation are: Sonata for Two Flutes and Harp; Double Flute Quintet; Deux Sonnets de Suite Marine for contralto, harp and flute; Deux Images for harp solo; and Trois Ballades Hébraïques. Although we already had some materials for all of these works, this gift included new manuscripts of works for which we previously only had xerox copies, as well as notes from the composer and other musicians regarding approved corrections to published scores and other precious information. These materials will prove invaluable to future researchers, publishers and performers.
Additional Ossowski Donation
In April, Ms. Trudy Ossowski sent us a very interesting donation comprised of music-related books previously belonging to members of her family who have recently passed away. These book collections had been the property of Walter Ossowski and his son, Jerry Ossowski, who were both multi-talented musicians active in the Philadelphia area. Those familiar with the PMC's library collection may recognize Walter Ossowski's name, as he had previously donated an extensive collection of choral music to the PMC during his lifetime.
This donation includes several collections of music that will be interesting to our patrons: 2 copies of Pastorele staro-polskie na zespoly wokalno-instrumentalne Vol. I, edited by Zygmunt M. Szweykowski (PWM); Art Songs and Ballads from Treasured Polish Songs with English Translation, edited by Josepha K. Contoski; Musica antiqua polonica, Barok 2 & 3, edited by Zygmunt M. Szweykowski (PWM); and Złota ksiega pieśni polskiej [The Golden Book of Polish Songs] by Adam Harasowski. There are also several rare books—Skrwawione serce edited by Wanda Dolezal, Danuta Idzik and Jerzy Wojciech Maritn (PWM), Chopin's Musical Style by Gerald Abraham (Oxford University Press), and Szymanowski by Teresa Chylinska—as well as copies of the Polish Music History Series, Vols. 2-5.
Dobrzański Donation
Our good friend in Kansas, pianist Sławomir Dobrzański recently sent us a package of books and two CD recordings. They are a DUX disc featuring Sir Andrzej Panufnik's violin, cello and piano concertos with the Symphony Orchestra of Gdańsk Music Academy under the baton of Zygmunt Rychert, as well as another DUX release with Piano Preludes by Henryk Mikołaj Górecki, Wojciech Kilar, Krzysztof Knittel, Miłosz Magin, Zygmunt Mycielski, Paweł Mykietyn and Kazimierz Serocki, performed by Magdalena Prejsnar.
The three books that will be added to our library include: Forma i technika dzwiękowa oraz problemy interpretacyjne w wybranych preludiach fortepianowych kompozytorów polskich XX wieku [Form and Sound Technique and Interpretational Challenges in Selected Piano Preludes by Polish 20th Century Composers] by Magdalena Prejsnar; Polska sonata fortepianowa 1845-1910 na tle sonaty ogólnoeuropejskiej [Polish Piano Sonatas 1845-1910 as Compared to Other Sonatas in Europe] by Alicja Kozłowska-Lewna; and Aspekty Muzyki 2015 [Musical Aspects, 2015] published by the Music Theory, Conducting and Composition Department of the Gdańsk Music Academy.
More Chopin
Recently, we received three interesting items from Betty Harford-Naszódy, a longtime PMC friend in Santa Barbara area. They include the pristine first edition of Casimir Wierzynski's, The Life and Death of Chopin, as well as an album of Chopin's most popular solo piano works, published by Schuberth on 1945, and a brochure about Lotusland—a palatial Montecito residence and gardens of Polish opera singer, Ganna Walska (1887-1984).
Dr. Roman Salyutov, concert pianist as well as Chief Conductor and Artistic Director of the Bergisch Gladbach Symphony Orchestra in Germany, paid us a visit in early May. He took this opportunity to present us with a CD titled "Adoration" and recorded by violinist Krzysztof Zimowski and pianist Jarosław Gołembiowski. The disc features several transcriptions for violin and piano of Chopin's most popular solo piano works as well as original compositions by Henryk Wieniawski, Felix Borowski and Jarsoław Gołembiowski.
Thank you! Dziękujemy!


The Freemum guys basically see Art as their god now and they've made Art's saviour image public… but at least Birthday is still maintaining the light-hearted aspects of Hamatora. Bedridden Murasaki is totally cute though. Theo and Rei's visit also serves to lighten the mood of the story. Though I love how Hamatora doesn't usually take itself too seriously, I feel like the comedy might be a little bit inappropriate for what's happened to Murasaki thus far. The gags some off as somewhat facetious considering how quickly they preceded Murasaki's hospitalization. They should really focus more on flushing out the mystery and supernatural aspects of the story to keep us guessing rather than leave us blindly flailing in the dark for answers.
Still, it seems like after everyone's individual hospital visits, spanning a little more than half the show, Murasaki is back to his usual somewhat grumpy self.
Nice only appears in this episode after all the fun and games are over. He brings Murasaki a bento (LOL) They are such a cute pair together. You don't really realize how much Nice depends on Murasaki until Murasaki is hospitalized. Nice actually asks if Murasaki can be discharged in four days since the eggs in the fridge only have four days till they spoil. You think they're sharing a cute and warm moment but then not five seconds after they're sharing a laugh, the hospital bed gag comes back and sends Murasaki a flyin'.
I would really like to see more of Hajime-chan's back story. She has a pretty horrified look on her face when Nice is trying to rouse Murasaki. Seriously, WHAT is her back story? Since she barely uses her minimum at all, are the side effects affecting her as well? She was literally mentioned ONCE in the last episode of season 1 when she went into full on rage mode and nothing was hinted to her abilities or minimum in this season. Hopefully the next episode will delve into her character more. I'd like to see how they could possibly to her to Art's motives and schemes, or perhaps she's related to the minimum problems. So many things were out of place in this episode and they really could have devoted it more to flushing Murasaki and Nice's partnership or Murasaki's own emotional struggles. I guess the next episode will just throw us back into the "main" dark plot of the show.
Hamatora's second season is not doing well to say the least.


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3 Reasons Atlassian's Stock Is Up 30% in 2018
Shares of the cloud software company Atlassian (NASDAQ: TEAM) have climbed to new heights recently, rising over 30% in 2018 alone. Here's a closer look at what's propelling the stock price and how long-term investors should approach the cloud industry.
1. Frictionless scale in the sky
Growth can happen quickly in the cloud. A young company like Atlassian can capture new customers, onboard them rapidly, and cross-sell other products to them in much the same fashion that a $10 billion cloud company like Salesforce does. Barriers to entry are low, and it's much simpler to scale a product that lives in the cloud than a physical one.
As a result, Atlassian's sales continue to impress the market, growing at a 42.8% year-over-year clip for its second quarter of 2018. This builds on Atlassian's three-year average revenue growth of 42.3%, a rate that would see the company doubling in size every 1.7 years.
There's no doubt the company's stock is racing out of the starting blocks in 2018 because of a recent quarter that impressed the market. Notably, the company's subscription revenue stole the show, making up 45.6% of overall revenue and growing at a 71.8% clip. Subscriptions are a "sticky" business, which investors are particularly fond of.
2. The "what if" factor
There's an element of "what if" that Atlassian presents to Wall Street investors. It's related to the fact that the company is devoid of a sales force. This is unique among cloud companies -- or just about any other company, for that matter -- because how do you get the word out about your product?
For Atlassian, the sources are search, organic discovery, and good old-fashioned word of mouth and the company largely depends on self-onboarding to bring customers into the fold.
Atlassian management claims that (a) it is so product-focused that it attracts a new audience based on the merits of its software, and (b) it avoids deploying a traditional sales force because its entry-level products are affordable enough to escape budgetary approvals within its customers' IT departments.
But what if Atlassian did invest in a sales force? That's a question investors are wrestling with, and potentially why it's fetching a premium price-to-sales ratio.
A sales force would likely goose sales, but this could be a moot point. After all, investors have been posing the idea that Amazon.com could ramp up prices to increase profits for nearly two decades -- and yet we're still waiting on that one.
3. Expectations for the cloud are soaring
Another reason Atlassian's stock is surging is due to the market excitement around the cloud industry at large. Atlassian happens to be in the center of it all.
Consider the price-to-sales multiple so often cited as the most fitting valuation metric for cloud companies: At the moment, it stands at 8.3 across the industry. But the high flyers like Shopify, Atlassian, and Veeva are fetching a multiple roughly twice the industry average at 19.6, 16.3, and 16.4 respectively.
Rising expectations have propelled the industry higher. The average year-to-date return across 52 cloud companies is 19.5%, compared to the Nasdaq's 10% return over the same stretch.
There are many reasons for this, including generally strong earnings that enabled this niche industry to shrug off the market's downturn in February.
And the hype around the upcoming Dropbox IPO isn't hurting. That private cloud-storage provider filed its S-1 recently to list shares. In this filing, it cited Atlassian no less than four times as a comparable on the public market. The industry -- and particularly this company -- are very much in vogue at the moment.
The key takeaway for investors
Atlassian's stock -- like a bed of coals -- has been on fire lately. But the more apt comparison for the cloud industry at large is a bed of nails: It's unwise to put too much pressure on one point. It's similarly unwise to over-allocate to a single cloud company. Better to spread your bets across the industry.
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Restaurants are more competitive than ever these days, with fickle diners finding themselves inundated with options including everything from doorstep delivery to Instagram-worthy fine dining experiences at trendy new locations.
Most restaurants are averaging somewhere between 3% to 5% in profits, according to food tech startup Toast. The all-in-one POS and management software platform just raised $250 million in Series E funding at a valuation of $2.7 billion led by TCV and Tiger Global Management with participation from Bessemer Venture Partners and T. Rowe Price Associates as well as existing investors. The Boston-based startup has raised a staggering $499 million to date, closing a $115 million Series D last year, and posted 148% sales growth in 2018 alone.
Through its software platform, Toast helps restaurants increase sales and develop front-of-house and back-of-house systems that streamline operations. It supports loyalty and gift card programs to encourage guests to become regulars, online ordering, and aggregation of customer dating into one interface. The service also helps with inventory management and features a 'Kitchen Display System' to help improve communication between food preppers and food servers, removing the disconnect between the kitchen and the floor.
Toast also offers a handheld device capable of accepting payments called Toast Go, allowing servers to help guests pay more quickly while linking sales in real-time. This is especially appealing for the lunch-time rush where hurried workers may seek sustenance elsewhere after seeing long lines at the cash register. The handheld device also alerts servers when a diners' dish is ready to be served.
Tens of thousands of restaurants are already using its service, according to the company, ranging from mom and pop cafes to smaller regional chains in cities across the country including Boston, Ann Arbor, Pittsburgh, D.C., Chicago, Cincinnati, Denver, Indianapolis, San Antonio, Dallas, and NYC.
In 2018, In-store Retail and Restaurant Tech startups like Toast captured $1.7 billion in venture funding, according to AgFunder's 2018 AgriFood Tech Investing Report, making it the third-best funded category in the industry. But that's after online Restaurant Marketplaces and eGrocers that raised a total of $3.9 billion and $3.6 billion respectively.
And investment in food delivery categories keeps on growing with startups continuing to snag massive fundings including Postmates' recent $100 million pre-IPO funding in January of this year.
Food delivery startups have also garnered seven-fold returns in Europe over the last five years, making them an attractive option for investors. As consumers start to see food delivery as less of an occasional indulgence and more of a regular routine in their diets, restaurants stand to lose even more interest unless they also adopt e-commerce technologies.
Four out of five restaurant operators agree that technology could make their businesses more productive and profitable, according to a 2016 survey of 500 owners by the National Restaurant Association. More than 80% of restaurants were already using some type of POS system, but only 12% considered their businesses to be at the leading edge of technology.
Although there are a plethora of industry agnostic POS systems available, most of them do little more than payment processing, leaving restaurants with several other functions to manage in analog or through outdated spreadsheets.
Some startups have been trying to fill in the gaps. Founded back in 1998, OpenTable created a restaurant management system called the Electronic Reservation Book to allow diners to discover new restaurants, read reviews from other eaters, and make online reservations. The company went public in 2009. Resy is a competing service offering tech-driven booking services for high-end restaurants that may soon be getting acquired, according to Recode.
Restaurants have been one of the slowest groups to adopt food tech. Factors driving this include everything from having to take the time to train staff on how to use the system to fears over whether the cost of the service will pay for itself in terms of increased customer satisfaction or new clientele.
The restaurant market may be crowded, and the profits may be slim, but there are reasons to be hopeful, and opportunities abound for restaurant tech entrepreneurs. Restaurant sales have been on a steady nine-year climb, reaching an estimated $825 billion last year according to the National Restaurant Association, up from an estimated $799 billion in 2017.
But other approaches include online catering marketplaces such as ezCater, which is aiming to help the 60,000 restaurants and caterers on its platform interact with larger clients. ezCater just announced the close of a $150 million Series D-1 led by Lightspeed Venture Partners and GIC, according to Restaurant Dive, bringing its total funding to $320 million and acquired Monkey Group's cloud-based platform for takeout, food delivery, and catering.
Fast food brands are also getting in on the action, realizing they need to digitize to stay competitive. Starbucks recently announced a $100 million investment in Valor Siren Ventures to back food tech and retail tech startups by hunting for companies creating innovative solutions for the food and retail segments. Starbucks may even enter into direct commercial arrangements with some of the companies it finds through the endeavor.
And McDonald's has made two moves in as many months, acquiring Israeli startup Dynamic Yield for $300 million to make its fast food ordering experience more personalized. This includes a new digital menu in the drive-thru that displays different information depending on factors like the time of day and its most popular items.
This week the fast food giant announced a $3.7 million investment in mobile app developer Plexure, which included an agreement that the startup won't offer services to McDonald's competitors in the quick-service restaurant world.
Yum Brands, which owns KFC and Taco Bell has also invested in new technology, investing $200 million in online food ordering platform Grubhub, while Domino's recently added in-car ordering to its tech portfolio to reach its goal of hitting $25 billion in sales by 2025.


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Senior Passionate about Fostering Diversity and Inclusion
For Nathan Fonseca '20, a criminal justice major who is minoring in legal studies and psychology, serving on the University of New Haven's Student Conduct Board is an opportunity to promote a sense of community responsibility.
By Nathan Fonseca '20
Nathan Fonseca '20 serves on the University's Student Conduct Board.
Serving on the Student Conduct Board has enabled me to become a better social justice advocate. It has also strengthened my communication, critical thinking, decision making, and listening skills.
It is imperative for those who serve on the Student Conduct Board to learn and grow. We must ask questions to help us determine if students – whether on or off campus, individually or acting as a group – have violated the University's Code of Student Conduct, and, if so, what action should be taken.
As an individual who identifies as Black and of Portuguese and Jamaican descent, I was taught growing up to be cautious of law enforcement and systems of conduct, since I could be unfairly treated based on my racial identity.
As an individual who refuses to conform to the ideals and principles of society, I have found it best to place myself in an environment where I can grow and foster change. I can promote diversity, inclusion, and understanding through the organizations I represent.
"I can promote diversity, inclusion, and understanding through the organizations I represent." Nathan Fonseca '20
As a senior at the University of New Haven, I have encountered a wide array of students of different races, ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientations, ages, social classes, physical abilities, religions, national origins, and political beliefs. My goal in joining the Student Conduct Board has been to help provide a fair, safe, and inclusive environment for those who appear before the board.
When my fellow students hear that I serve on the Student Conduct Board, they tend to see me as an authoritative figure in a position of power. What I want them to know, however, is that I serve on the board to facilitate a fair process and for them to understand that I care about their learning, while being sensitive to the attitudes and perceptions of students.
I believe it is important to ensure that the Student Conduct Board is a fair system that is of an inclusive environment. Creating systems and processes that treat students equitably and fairly is crucial for everyone.
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So this week I splurged and ordered some super duper warm gloves (the gloves below) and some Dansko shoes from Amazon with a gift card I had. I felt a bit spoiled as I hardly ever buy myself much. I take good care of myself in a lot of departments…but clothing, I usually put off and let my kids buy what they want.
I still need more sweaters, scarves, a vest and nice coat. I have a nice coat, but it's not going to be warm enough come winter!
Help me out friends! What's your style? What colors do you like? Are you turtleneck kinda girl? I thought It would be fun to share some of the items that I've been looking at on Amazon. I still have a few more bucks I could spend. Help me decide!
I love these sweaters that come down in front! I've found that they look flattering on me, as I'm not at my optimal size right now They seem to cover the …..side baggage a little more. HA!
You can click on the pictures to get more details about each item below…I love them and purchased several!
Here's another one that is more of a flair on the bottom. I like the look of these also.
Turtlenecks! Are you a turtleneck girl? I am. Love them! I wear my hair up a lot and so they keep my neck warm. I would have a whole closet full if I could! There was a couple of years that I couldn't bear to think of wearing a turtleneck as my hot flashes were crazy out of control, but I've kind of moved past that stage…for the most part. I know! Too much information!
Scarves…I love scarves and I found this super fun video on Youtube that shows you 25 ways to wear a scarf in under 5 minutes! Totally worth a watch!
Now you want to buy scarves, don't you! LOL I do. By the way…you can find a ton, and I mean a TON of scarves at thrift stores! Cheap and beautiful!
I sort of love vests. I haven't really worn any outdoorsy types of vests for quite some time, but now that I need to stay toasty warm…I'm getting one. Tell me what you think of the fur. It seems like these days folks are so up in arms about fur…even fake fur. I'm super sorry but I can't really relate as I grew up in a family that hunts and it's perfectly acceptable to eat the meat and use the fur. Thinking of this cute vest.
I bought these Mountain Made gloves too and I LOVE them! They are more attractive in real life…and fit super tight with the special fingers for using your cell phone.
As far as pants go, I'm a jeans kinda girl. I'll just wear leggings underneath them.
Not sure what I'm going to do about a super warm coat yet. Oh and a hat…I might have to break down and actually wear a hat…I don't think I look good in hats, but there's got to be one out there for me don't ya think?!
Boy this Playground Supervisor business is costing me a pretty penny! I'm putting a bug in my families ear for Christmas gifts.
Oh well, it's such a blast to help the kids…they are so sweet. Their little hearts are lonely at Public School and there are lots of obstacles to overcome on the playground!
So give me a heads up! How do you stay toasty warm when it's freezing outside? What is you fave "go to" outerwear? What MUST you have to keep from freezing?


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Q: Adding values into added columns I'm trying to add values into a couple columns that I just added
INSERT INTO countries (currency,dialect) VALUES ('Peso','Tagalog');
the values show up below the last row. How do I get it on the 1st row?
Sorry for the stupid question, I've just started learning.
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征 is the 738th most frequent character.
征 has 2 dictionary entries.
征 appears as a character in 48 words.
征 appears as a component in 1 character.
Pronunciation clue for 征 (zheng1): The component 正 is pronounced as 'zheng1'. It has the exact same pronunciation as the character.
Pronunciation clue for 征 (zheng1): The component 正 is pronounced as 'zheng4'. It has the same pronunciation as the character, but differs on tone.
Pronunciation clue for 征 (zheng1): The component 止 is pronounced as 'zhi3'. It has the same pinyin initial.


Everyone has to battle the elements on The Walking Dead this week. Tune in for our full recap of season 9 episode 16, "The Storm".
I re-watched the season 9 finale and I realized two things, 1) how on earth did Michonne let Judith walked tied in with anyone but her, in front or in back? 1a) Other people close by that saw Judith run off and/or Negan run off after Judith and did not respond or maybe pass the word up? 2) The Negan and Judith storyline is Negan trying to make amends, he doesn't leave Alexandra when he had a chance 2a) Judith runs off after a dog in a snow storm that was so intense that her mother didn't hear her run off and 2b) His only concern is for her and the dog that is so important to her and 2c) Negan gives her his coat while making sure she is okay and while he was injured. He isn't trying to turn her into him he's trying to protect something he feels should be protected, but given where his character has been in the past you have to wonder where that is coming from really. I wonder if Rick Girmes did save Negan in some way.


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Hughes, L. M. and Anderson, I. G. (2020) Centenary (Internet). In: Daniel, U., Gatrell, P., Janz, O., Jones, H., Keene, J., Kramer, A. and Nasson, B. (eds.) 1914-1918-online. International Encyclopedia of the First World War. Freie Universität Berlin: Berlin. (doi: 10.15463/ie1418.11490)
The centenary events surrounding the First World War have produced a significant amount of digital content in various forms, and thus has set a precedent for how large scale post-war memorisation can be undertaken. Looking towards future centenaries, which we can assume will produce a similar volume of digital content, there is a need for project leadership to invest in the digital legacy from the very outset of projects to ensure sustainability.
Hughes, Professor Lorna and Anderson, Dr Ian
Hughes, L. M., and Anderson, I. G.
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Plop. Plop. Plop. She sat there looking at the drops of rain on the glass window. The gloom of the situation dawned on her. She was stuck here beyond the man-made walls as nature wreaked havoc in the city.
"No this isn't it," she thought while glancing at the drops of rain on the glass window, "This is not how I am going to give up. How can I? after so many days?"
"This relationship is as old as me itself..." she thought again, "Yes, that's it, I cannot let it end."
She walked to the dressing room to quickly changed, "No need to overdue it. This is no celebration, this is war. Yes, it is."
She took the first step out of the door and it felt liberating. It felt like freedom, she now knew how the freedom fighters felt when they were fighting for freedom.
The sky broke apart, thundering on her as a warning to step back indoors. She refused. She was determined today. She refused to be told what to do today, even by God.
She double checked her purse. This was the only thing she needed.
"Yes, rain-God," her mind agitated, "This is a war against you too... you took his side. I cannot let it."
Every step into the dripping rain felt a surge of an energy boost in her. She was winning, "Yes, I can" she proclaimed and she splashed her way through the mud-drenched footpath.
Plop. Plop. Plop. Her shoes splashed into the mud with little sprinkles ruining her favorite jeggings. "These jeggings will be sacrificed at the altar of love, today," she announced to no-one.
As she tore through the rain drops and walked on the rain-soaked street she had one goal in her mind. Only one. And she could see her destination around the corner.
There he was, grinning in toothless smile looking at her.
"Shameless," she thought, as she walked closer to him. With every step, the distance between them reduced and her anticipation increased. Her mind raced ahead, at the prospect of what lay ahead and she took a deep breath. This is it.
He could not believe she was here, he did not expect her too. But he secretly wished for her to come. This was their daily ritual, an unspoken, unwritten ritual. He was standing here in the rain under the tiny umbrella waiting- his end of bargain met, was she about to keep her? They never promised anything to each other, they were not even exclusive. But something told her, she will come looking and when she did, he wanted to be there for her. And he was.
Her hands were numb, her hair, her clothes drenched in water. She shuddered as the chill spread through the veins. The numbness was spreading across her body, she could feel the energy dropping in her limbs. She had few minutes left to do it. The sky thundered once more, but this time, it only agitated her, energized her.
He obliged. How could he refuse the choco bar for his loyal customer?
Plop. Plop. Plop. She walked, carrying her choco-bars with her. And the distance between them increased. He watched her cross the street and hoped she would turn back once. As always, she did not turn back. He was not upset, she had left him behind as do the countless people who come to him. She was special for him, his loyal customer. And he was there for her. He closed the umbrella and let the cold rain wash on his face. Vehicles raced past him, ignoring the lone cyclist on the ice-cream tricycle climbing the steep hill alone. She was happy and in her happiness, he was too.
It was a long ride but he could not disappoint his favorite customer, could he?
She was back in her position near the window, she glanced at the world outside. It stood still, people were still as if waiting for the rain-gods to wash their sins. But she did not, she had won the war against rain-God. The two sticks in her hands proved it.
The nurse popped her head into the room, "Did you go out in the rain to bring your ice cream?" she asked, her voice raised in disbelief.
"Slurp," she replied, rejoicing her victory, enjoying the ice cream in the rain-soaked clothes.
The nurse rushed to fetch some towels to dry her but she didn't care, today, her ice-cream tasted better than ever.
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Wow. Wow . Wow. I say that thrice coz I read it thrice. Lovely. I dont know if it makes sense but "passionately subtle" is what came to my mind when I read it. Thrice.
Thank you so much Deepali. And glad you enjoyed it. Passionately subtle is how it should be.


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Resume and Job Description: Cheryl worked as a Public Accountant/CPA before going to work in banking, first as a Bank Controller, then for Commerce Bank in Kansas City as VP/Manager of their Commercial Loan Services. On her first day of work at Commerce, she met three key Shaw employees/Consultants. That was the beginning of a great relationship with Shaw, as she served on the Commercial EAB for several years after that. She moved to Washington State to be near her children and grandchildren in 2009, and after working in a different industry as an Operations Manager, came to work August 2013 for Shaw as a Resource Solutions Consultant working with Ally Financial as they installed Recovery. That turned into a full-time position with Shaw six months later, working with new clients as they installed our systems – there were 18 new clients installing various applications at one point in 2014!
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Family and Interests: Cheryl has a son who works for Sound Transit in Seattle (building the Light Rail) as a Project Scheduler (he works with seven-year project plans!) and a six-year-old grandson, Foster. Her daughter (originally from Cambodia) also works and lives in Seattle. Cheryl is married to James Addington for almost two years, proving it is NEVER too late to meet the love of your life! They moved from Seattle to Lummi Island, off the coast of NW Washington.
She is interested in the environment, social justice, and theater. She is on the Board of Directors for a national not-for-profit organization whose mission is to focus on social justice and environmental issues through community involvement. She believes the climate crisis is the greatest danger to our times and she is always looking for ways to positively impact climate action. She is also on the Finance Board of her local church.
This year, she has logged an average 15-20 miles a week walking around Lummi Island enjoying the incredible views of mountains, ocean, and trees.


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Eastbourne and Willingdon MP Caroline Ansell will head back to the classroom in the New Year after the Education Secretary called on qualified teachers to step forward and cover classes hit by Covid.
Caroline will go to local schools in need of staff on Fridays, which is a constituency day, throughout January and February to help keep students in lessons.
Her surgeries and constituency work will not be affected as she will undertake those after school closes.
This week Nadhim Zahawi called on ex-teachers to sign up to help with Covid staff shortages in the new year.
"As a qualified teacher committed to ensuring our children get the best possible education, I wanted to answer the Secretary of State's call and help during what will be tough months for our education system in the new year," said Caroline.
"I have been really concerned about how the pandemic has disrupted pupils' education and I fully support the Government's desire to keep schools open. If I can play my part in making that happen then I believe I should. Keeping schools fully operational is also critically important for parents and their work."
Caroline added that her work as the town's MP will have to take priority if, for example, parliament has to sit on a Friday or if there is a pressing issue she must attend to.
She expects however to be in the classroom most Fridays next month, as called upon, and is encouraging former and retired teachers, teaching assistants and cover supervisors to offer any time they have too in support of this most important of causes.


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Home Medical Research New theory could annul long-held hypothesis of biological clock
New theory could annul long-held hypothesis of biological clock
University of Michigan mathematicians and their British colleagues claim that they have detected the signal that the brain sends to the rest of the body to manage biological rhythms, a discovery that apparently invalidates a long-held assumption about our internal clock.
Understanding how the human biological clock operates is said to be an important step towards rectifying sleep problems such as insomnia and jet lag. Fresh insights about the body's central pacemaker might also, sometime; progress efforts to treat diseases affected by the internal clock, counting cancer, Alzheimer's disease and mood disorders. This was mentioned by the University of Michigan mathematician, Daniel Forger.
Forger, an associate professor of mathematics and a member of the U-M's Center for Computational Medicine and Bioinformatics, commented, "Knowing what the signal is will help us learn how to adjust it, in order to help people. We have cracked the code, and the information could have a tremendous impact on all sorts of diseases that are affected by the clock."
The body's chief time-keeper exists in an area of the central brain known as the suprachiasmatic nuclei, or SCN. For several years, researchers have believed that it is the pace at which SCN cells shoot electrical pulses i.e.fast during the day and slow at night, apparently manages time-keeping throughout the body.
A metronome in the brain ticks rapidly throughout the day and apparently slows its speed at night. The rest of the body hears the ticking and regulates its daily rhythms, also called as circadian rhythms, accordingly. This is the thought that has been believed to be true for several years. But new evidence suggests that the old theory may be incorrect.
The correct signaling mechanism is supposed to be quite different. The timing signal sent from the SCN is programmed in an intricate firing pattern that had formerly been unnoticed. This was mentioned by Forger and U-M graduate student Casey Diekman, along with Dr. Mino Belle and Hugh Piggins of the University of Manchester in England.
To examine the guess made by Forger and Diekman's mathematical model, the British scientists gathered data on firing patterns from more than around 400 mouse SCN cells. The U-M scientists then plugged the experimental outcomes into their model and discovered that the experimental data were almost exactly what the model had predicted.
Though the experiments were conducted on mice, Forger mentioned that it may be probable that a similar mechanism is at work in humans, since timekeeping systems are said to be alike in all mammals.
The SCN has both clock cells and non-clock cells. For several years, circadian-biology researchers have been recording electrical signals from a combination of both kinds of cells. That apparently led to a deceptive picture of the clock's inner workings.
But Forger's British colleagues were apparently able to detach clock cells from non-clock cells by zeroing in on the ones that expressed the per1 gene. Then they recorded electrical signals which were generated fully by those clock cells. The design that appeared supposedly boosted the daring novel theory.
The researchers discovered that during the day, SCN cells expressing per1 maintain an electrically energized state but do not fire. They fire for a short period around dusk, and then apparently stay quiet throughout the night before discharging another surge of activity around dawn. This firing pattern is believed to be an indicator, or code, the brain sends to the rest of the body so that it could keep time.
Diekman explained, "The old theory was that the cells in the SCN which contain the clock are firing fast during the day but slow at night. But now we've shown that the cells that actually contain the clock mechanism are silent during the day, when everybody thought they were firing fast."
Piggins mentioned, "The findings force us to completely reassess what we thought we knew about electrical activity in the brain's circadian clock." In addition, the results demonstrate the importance of interdisciplinary collaborative research."
Belle mentioned that it increases significant questions about whether the brain performs in an analog or a digital way.
The finding was published in the journal Science.
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"The Daily Show" gives the love fest the soundtrack it deserves.
Lou Dobbs was trending on Twitter on Wednesday evening, but probably not for reasons the Fox Business host would like.
Dobbs had interviewed Donald Trump, but much of talk on social media wasn't about anything the president said.
It was about Dobbs' softball style, which included calling Trump "one of the most loved and respected" presidents in history.
"Lou Dobbs" Move over Mike Pence. There's another "Stepford Wife" in the room.
Dobbs should try out for a position in the North Korea information ministry. That's some serious sucking up worthy of a despot's stooge.
Lou Dobbs was once sane. Whatever happened to him?
lou dobbs's final question for donald trump - omg - i can't believe this..
Somewhere, Lou Dobbs is smoking a cigarette right now. Spent, serene, and happy.


In this swift moving world the life style has changed a lot. Earlier people used to live less rigorous and more carefree life following which the relations were stronger with their loved ones. In recent decades the pace of life has accelerated dramatically as everyone is rushing to work even longer in order to attain modern standard of living.
The urge of having lavished life style is putting more pressure on the bread earners even at the cost of staying away from the family in order to devote more time in their respective occupations.
This kind of mindboggling efforts is creating a distance that appears to be increasing in families and is responsible for the growing divide between parents and their off springs.
There are several other reasons why the gap between two generations is getting wider day by day as this gap is actually shrinking the process of relocating the value system among the budding generations.
In this era of competition, where working parents are putting more efforts round the clock to get their aspirations fulfilled has left them with lesser time to spend with their families. As a result, the modern generation gets deprived from necessary guidance, care and affection from their parents and they usually indulge in various undesirable activities which of course can be overcome when both spend quality time for sharing emotions, sentiments, feelings and other outer experiences with them.
These deprivations not only make them emotionally weak but also have impact on their overall personality. The strong and emotionally stable character of an individual can be built by giving them due share of what they deserve.
The vacuum which has been created due to paucity of time between two generations can be filled by maintaining balance between family and occupation on one hand and by broadening & respecting the role of grandparents on the other. Grandparents are the source of knowledge and wisdom.
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A MAN was taken to hospital with head injuries last weekend after the car he was in crashed into a tree at the Stanway Road-Welford Road junction, Shirley.
The county air ambulance attended but the casualty, believed to be the driver, was transported to Selly Oak Hospital by land ambulance.
As well as the helicopter and a land ambulance, two rapid response vehicles were sent to the scene shortly after 5pm on Sunday (September 21).
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After Paradise Season 1 – How to Apply, Casting & Audition Details, and Release Date
The After Paradise is a scripted show about a couple's life in Paradise, California, following the CampFire.
It is written by Christian Macugay, who also serves as the lead actor—directed by Santiago Quintero, the cinematographer, and Emily Benson, who is responsible for the editing and scoring.
The production will take place in Southern California, specifically in Los Angeles, and currently searching for a female lead actor that will portray Mason's (Macugay's role) partner.
After Paradise Season 1 Release Date
Currently, there is no available information regarding the release date of the tv show titled, After Paradise. Reports said that the production team is currently seeking a female part that will portray the writer's partner in the show. The actor or performer needed must be 21 to 35 years of age.
We will update the page with the specific date of release of the After Paradise Show.
After Paradise Season 1 Casting Information
"After Paradise," a scripted show portraying a couple's lives after the CampFire in Paradise, California, is looking for actors. "We are back in production in Southern California," says production. I'm looking forward to finishing this first episode and many more to follow. Thank you to everyone who has submitted or will submit for this job; it is much appreciated!
The Production is looking for talent in Los Angeles, California and San Diego, California.
Ethnicity: All
Requirement: Headshot / Photo, Video Reel, Cover Letter
Pay: None
Angela (name can be changed) was an actress in Los Angeles who relocated to Paradise, California with her partner Mason.
Production and Rehearsal Dates and Places
Dates for filming in Los Angeles are yet to be determined.
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There will be no pay.
To learn more about the casting and audition process, click on the following link.
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More Details About the After Paradise Show
The After Paradise is a fictional show portraying the lives of a couple after the CampFire lead.
Angela is the female protagonist. Before relocating to Paradise, California, she was an actor in Los Angeles with her lover Mason.
Christian Macugay is the writer-actor, Santiago Quintero is the director-cinematographer, and Emily Benson is the editor-score.
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Peg had long dreamed of taking a trip with Rich to California wine country to tour various wineries and soak in the culture. She imagined a land of laid-back and sophisticated people with plenty of time on their hands to discuss and enjoy the finer parts of life. What better time to visit than when they finally had some leisure time?
Peg and Rich had become wine fans over the previous 15 years as the beverage grew in popularity and became a featured part of the various dinners and parties they attended. They loved the nuances of different wines, and the fact that you could drink a glass or two without ruining your appetite.
Every time they began to think about a trip to Sonoma, however, their busy lives would interfere and the notion would be sidelined. There was always something related to Rich's work, the kids, their parents, or their various commitments in Houston.
Rich's business sale provided a unique opportunity, Peg thought, and she jumped at the chance. She did some research and made a week's reservation at a chateau at the Shady Oaks vineyard and winery in the heart of wine country. She chose Shady Oaks because it produced the couple's favorite Meritage, Shady's Secret. She didn't tell Rich in advance, wanting to surprise him with the tickets.


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Chahkan is a village located at a distance of 18kilometres from Dikhan to Tank road. It is the main station of union council chahkan. This village was first developed by Sahi caste in later 15th century. The sahis came from Afghanistan and started to live near Gomal Kalan. After some time they killed a person in Gomal Kalan and the Govt. of that time decided to settle them in the place now called Chahkan to prevent the clash between two tribes. Chahkan is the combination of two Persian words Chah meaning water and kan meaning well. The area where Chahkan village is situated was abundant in water and the people dig wells for water. Hence the place is now called chahkan. The native language of the people of chahkan is Saraeki and chahkan is also known as KHOEYAN which mean chahkan. The Kochi pawandgans caste renamed this village as Mochiyan due to the Mochi caste which mend shoes because mochi caste is also present in this village. The most popular things of chahkan are shoes prepared in this village and the vessels made of mud used to store water in summer. Malik Ghulam Akbar Sahi (Late) Malik Doctor Abdul Latif Sahi (Late)  Malik  Safeer Fazal Sahi famous family  of sahi caste. Mushtaq Raza Sahi a famous poet of sraeki also belonged to this village.

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IT'S NOW JUNE 1: MLS extends small group and team training moratorium
May 14, 2020 | MLS |
NEW YORK – Major League Soccer Thursday extended the small group and team training moratorium through and including Monday, June 1 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
MLS players may continue to use outdoor team training fields for voluntary individual workouts, in compliance with local health authorities and government orders, which were created in consultation with medical and infectious disease experts.
MLS training facilities remain closed to all players with the exception of those requiring medical treatment or rehabilitation, under the direction of the team medical staff, that cannot be performed from the safety of their residences.
While MLS players are expected to remain in each club's respective market, MLS will continue to review individual requests by players to relocate to another market by car, taking into account the totality of a player's situation.
MLS and its teams will continue to remain in close contact with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the Public Health Agency of Canada and local health authorities on this evolving situation and provide further updates as they become available.
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Volunteers from Hilltop UMC arrive at Feeding South Dakota the first Tuesday, September through May, to spend one hour, 4 - 5:00 p.m. filling backpacks with nutritious snacks. Children whose families are struggling to put food on their tables take the backpacks home every Friday to provide some extra food for the weekend.
Hilltop coordinators for this project are LeRoy & Tammy Lydic.


New York Forklift Parts - New York is a state within the northeastern United States. New York State must not be confused with New York City. Though Albany is the capital city of the state of New York, the most heavily populated city is the city of New York. As a matter of fact, the city of New York is the most heavily populated city within the nation with a population of over eight million.
The Iroquois, Algonquian and Lenape Native American nations inhabited the area currently referred to as the state of New York when Dutch settlers arrived during the early 17th century. Henry Hudson claimed the region for the Dutch during the year 1609 and a fort was constructed near the location of present-day Albany. The Dutch formed the colony of New Netherland, that was taken over by the British during the year 1664.
New York State borders the states of Vermont, Connecticut and Massachusetts towards the east and New Jersey and Pennsylvania to the south. New York State has a maritime border with Rhode Island east of Long Island. New York shares an international border with Canada to the north and west, that makes Canada an important economic partner with regards to exports and tourism. Canada receives the biggest share of total international exports. Individuals from Canada spend close to $500 million each and every year while visiting New York State.
New York City attract millions of tourists from all around North America and the rest of the globe. The city is a major center for culture, finance, manufacturing and transportation. New York City is home of the New York Stock Exchange, the largest stock exchange within the globe by dollar volume. Various key companies have their headquarters here. New York City played an essential part in the development of the nation as the gateway for immigration to the U.S.
Upstate New York has a concentration of manufacturing industries that produce garments, printed products, bus line vehicles, furs and railroad equipment. Nanotechnology and microchip manufacturing occurs within Albany and the Hudson Valley. Manufacture of photographic imaging and equipment takes place within the Rochester area. various products of New York State include scientific instruments, electric equipment, chemical products and machinery. New York State is a main agricultural producer generating over $3 billion in agricultural products from farmland which covers approximately one quarter of its total land area. Major products include cattle and other livestock, dairy, nursery stock, vegetables, maple syrup and apples. No other state produces as much cabbage as New York state.
The state of New York has a bigger economy compared to lots of independent countries. In fact, it ranks as the 16th largest economy in the globe behind Turkey. $46,364 is the average per capita income.
New York's exports totaled $71.1 billion during the year 2007. Exports consist of foodstuffs, computers and electronics, minerals, commodities, auto parts and cut diamonds. Besides Canada, its biggest markets for exports are Switzerland, the UK, Hong Kong and Israel.


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New biochemical leaching process uses corn stover to recover rare earth metals from electronic waste
04/21/2018 / By Zoey Sky
A study has determined that aside from being used as fodder or bedding, corn stover can be used as feedstock for a new biochemical leaching process.
This revolutionary process helps recover valuable rare earth metals from electronic waste. The biochemical leaching process is similar to a mining process and it requires the use of corn stover.
The research was directed by the Department of Energy's Critical Materials Institute (CMI) at the Ames Laboratory on the Iowa State University campus. Scientists from the Idaho National Laboratory (INL), the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL), and Purdue University spearheaded the research.
Yoshiko Fujita, David Reed, and Vicki Thompson, from INL's Biological and Chemical Processing Department, are researchers for CMI. They belong to a CMI team dedicated to discovering a way to minimize a growing environmental and manufacturing supply problem such as the accumulating amount of electronic waste (e.g. discarded cell phones and hard drives). The team are also working on the possible ways to recover and recycle high demand rare earth metals that can be used again in manufacturing.
Hydrometallurgy is a liquid chemical process used to obtain metals from ores, recycled, or residual materials. Thompson, a Distinguished Staff Engineer at INL, said that traditional leaching methods currently in use by the mining industry are not a sustainable choice for recycle and recovery methods for various reasons. She added that these are often sulfuric acid-based and they are an environmental hazard.
Since they require heat and pressure, traditional leaching methods are also costly. Thompson emphasized that from an environmental and economic perspective, it is crucial to determine a more efficient method.
The CMI team discovered a feasible method by exploring the abilities of a strain of Gluconobacter bacteria, a microbe that produces acid. Thompson shared that Gluconobacter evolved after billions of years, making them useful for this particular biochemical leaching process.
The resulting organic acids produced by the bacteria are one of the active ingredients used to dissolve and extract rare earth metals from waste materials. The bacteria feed on glucose (sugar) and they thrive in a sugar-rich environment.
Gluconobacter bacteria prefer simple sugars because they are easy to eat and break down. Reed, the principal investigator for the research, commented that refined glucose makes up 44 percent of the expense of this leaching process and that it required lower cost alternatives.
Fujita, the lead scientist for CMI's environmental sustainability research efforts, explained that the group examined agricultural waste streams such as apple processing water and potato peels, both of which are abundant in Idaho. The team also considered corn stover, which was local to CMI headquarters in Iowa. (Related: ADM, Monsanto to Study Converting Corn Waste to Biofuels.)
The team tested all three options, and corn stover was the easiest to convert into the basic sugars that the metal mining bacteria required. Corn stover was easy to convert to usable sugars and it was "cost competitive for larger scale commercialization."
Alex King, CMI director, said that CMI knows how crucial it is to determine solutions to "critical materials challenges that are economically and environmentally sustainable." He concluded that by using corn stover, it has become easier to meet national goals while also benefiting Iowa's farmers.
Fast facts on corn stover
Corn stover includes the cobs, leaves, and stalks that remain in fields after the corn harvest. It is often used to produce ethanol.
Corn stover is the main biomass source used to produce cellulosic ethanol in the U.S. Farmers can harvest stover for cellulosic sugars that can be fermented into ethanol.
Corn stover's ethanol byproduct has thrice the concentration of nitrogen as the original cornstalks.
Corn stover makes up the majority of biomass residue in the U.S., and at least 120 million tons of biomass residue is available yearly. This stover can supply at least 23 to 53 billion liters of fuel ethanol to the U.S. transportation market, or at least 10 percent of total gasoline needs.
Corn stover can also be used for animal bedding.
You can learn more about other studies on rare earth metals and biomass at Research.news.
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Pearls can considered the gift of the sea and its marine inhabitants. To make a pearl out of a grain of sand that has fallen into the shell of a mollusk, it takes more than one year. And for larger stones – a dozen years. When the marine body enters the body, a protective reaction triggered. He pinches the pea with a mother-of-pearl. This is how an unusual gem formed.
Golden pearls on the beaches of Panama.
Maybe, that is why pearl is a mascot-gemstone of the 29 lunar day. It is the period of transformation. This means that pearl gets the greatest power on the 14th day after Full Moon, and any rituals with it will be more effective at this time.
Indian legend says that the gem grew in the toad's head. In others, the mineral formed in the clouds and, falling into the sea, got into the sink.
The Philippines believed that with the sun rising over the sea, the sun's rays fell into the pearls. So the pearl formed.
Russian legends say that the gem brings only the best to the person. He keeps his youth and has a beneficial effect on his health.
In China pearls are the stagnant beginning of Yin. So, it can prolong life and youth.
Roman emperors decorated their robes with pearls.
Ancient shells found in the Arabian Gulf, on the shores of the Red Sea. The oldest pearl from the Persian Gulf. She is 4,000 years old.
In Islamic and Christian religions it believed that pearls are a symbol of purity and perfection.
The Koran describes pearls as gifts of paradise.
Permanent wearing protects the liver, digestive system and kidneys from various diseases. Also, pearls prevent the increase of blood pressure in the arteries. They ease the state with loss of memory and nervous disorders.
Water, in which the gem has been lying one night, treats hemorrhoids, bleeding gums, conjunctivitis.
«Pearl» water has an antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory effect on the female reproductive system. Thus, the mineral used to drop weakness in the period of menstruation, for the treatment of gynecological pathologies.
The magical powers of the stone protect the houses from thieves.
Pearls also relieve suffering from unhappy love. He protects from bad thoughts.
For business people, the gem helps to make the right choice, it makes it possible to achieve largest benefit in any transaction.
He does not like pearls of smug, proud and does not help such people. But the mineral struggles with such qualities and improves the character of the host.
You should not wear a gem with other stones.


These experiences have shaped the customer that I am today. As is well-documented here, when I have an issue, I speak up. And because I speak up, I usually get results. That being said, I always treat the offending party/company/llama with respect and I usually let minor grievances slide.
But I'm also a loyal customer. I'm an Apple fanboy. I swear by Vans. I'll lay down my life for In-N-Out. And I sing praises for all the interwebs to hear about Moosejaw, Amazon, and the Mailbox app. Usually my compliments are directed toward the company or the product. Rarely do my compliments extend to the hard-working men and women behind these and the many other products and services I enjoy on a daily basis.
Last week, Joanna and I were out running an errand around lunchtime. We pulled up to the drive-through at Wendy's to snag some Value Menu items and a few thousand calories. We were greeted by a cheery woman who gladly rattled off the ingredients on a certain burger, and let us know she would be happy to remove any of those items. I finished our order and pulled forward. After a brief wait, we reached the window. Our bubbly window attendant asked how our day was going, counted the number of burgers in the bag, and verified the number with us. It was at this time that Joanna remembered she wanted to ask for a cup of water. Looking in our rearview mirror and seeing a growing line of cars, I reluctantly asked if we could please have a cup of water. She audibly "psssh'ed" us and replied, "Of course!" She grabbed a medium cup (instead of the water-cup-for-ants), asked if we each wanted one, and wished us well as we thanked her and drove away.
After pulling away, Joanna and I remarked at how awesome she was and if we owned a retail business, we would steal her from Wendy's in a heartbeat. I felt a desire to let her know how pleasant and helpful she was for what appeared to be such a thankless job. When we got home, I got on Wendy's site, found their contact section, filled out a form, and left a glowing review of our drive-through attendant at restaurant #8262. After pressing submit, I realized that this was maybe my second or third time ever leaving a compliment about an employee's service. That's a terrible, awful, no good thing.
You're probably all far better people than I am and are already doing this regularly. But if you don't, here's the challenge: take the time this week to compliment an employee. It could be the drive-through attendant, or the barista who writes your name with a Stussy "S" every single morning, or even someone you work with. Whoever it is, tell/call/tweet/email their boss and pass along your praises. It will only take a couple minutes and even better — it's totally free!
I'd love to think that our Wendy's employee's manager will give her a bonus, or an extra day off, or some sort of recognition. But at the very least, I hope she's told that she is an excellent employee who is doing her very best. Because sometimes, a compliment or a "job well done" is worth more than all of that anyway.
Too true, dude! And not just for those in the service industries but compliments (and atta boys / girls) publicly given for a job well done and appreciated in any industry goes a long way and often is more effective than the (to be expected) "yearly token raise".
Good call. Heck, there's probably 5-10 people we encounter on a daily basis who deserve a pat on the back. Compliments are a dumb thing to be stingy with.
I know that this post is all about being nice to the "little guy," but I actually think it's applicable to my work. At my work, I feel like my clients are very appreciative…it's the colleagues that I work with that I feel I'm always trying to please (and possibly failing). I'm guessing that they feel the same. I'd like to work on letting THEM know how much I appreciate and notice their work.
For sure. Little guy, big guy, coworker — everyone is need of a compliment. I don't think everyone always deserves one, but when they do, there's really no good reason to hold back on doling them out.
I don't think I've complimented a service worker in a very long time, nor let their boss know what a great job they were doing. I'll have to keep my eye out this week for excellent service!
I need to send myself an automated email each morning or something to remind myself to be on the lookout. It's a really fun challenge to start the day thinking about.
Agreed! Being recognized, even just verbally, goes a long way in any industry.
I locked myself and my 2 month old out of our car on a cold March day a few years back. Fortunately, there was an Autozone in the same plaza. I found a worker and pleaded for his help. He did his best and spent lots of time out in the cold trying to get the lock open. He was eventually successful and all he did was apologize for scratching my paint where his tool slipped behind my window. Uh, I was the idiot who locked my keys in the car, you helped me for free, and you're apologizing to me?! I made sure I went in a complimented his help to his manager on duty, but I feel bad I didn't e-mail the corporate headquarters. I still think of him every time I'm in that plaza!
That's an awesome story! What a good dude. And I'm sure he felt the reward in just helping out. Thanks for sharing.
YOU. GUYS. Very sweet And, I am sure you made her day. I worked as a waitress at a CCRC (Continuing Care Retirement Community) when I was in high school, there was a resident there that always liked to talk to me about theater, and when it came time for the play I was in that year, she was in attendance and even stopped by the wing to TAKE A PICTURE OF ME IN COSTUME (I KNOW). It was the nicest thing a "customer" has ever done, and I'll never forget it. Even now, it brings a huge smile to my face!
Ah, shoot. That's just the best. Old people are the best. What an awesome woman. And clearly you left quite an impression on her if she made it a point to attend. Now I want to go find an old person to hug. Thanks for sharing!
This is my favorite thing to do! Usually if you call and talk to the manager, they are expecting you to complain, so it makes their day too!
I'm so passive that calling probably wouldn't cross my radar. But 2014 seems like a great year to change that. It definitely seems like there'd be more satisfaction in hearing someone on the other line, too.
A GREAT reminder. We are lucky to get good customer service very often and I need to be more aware of letting management know about it.
It's just such an easy thing to do, and yet here I am talking about only having ever done it once or twice in my almost 30 years of existence. That's gotta change.
Such a great change of perspective. So often we are all concerned about what is wrong with a situation that we completely overlook the positive experiences that we have and forget to recognize what is right.
Changing to this perspective and looking at things a little differently makes a huge difference. I hope the Wendy's employee gets the deserved recognition. Like you said, it may be a day off, a bonus, or just a congratulations on a job well done, but sometimes a minor recognition is all that is needed to lift someone's day!
In the few moments over the years I've been recognized and praised by a boss, I can honestly say I'd rather have those moments than a $0.50 raise. Those last far longer than the extra hundred bucks or so I probably wasted on Wendy's Frosties.
This is the sweetest idea!
My friends and i went to New Orleans for New Years and received nearly unilaterally terrible service. Slow. Mean. Wrong orders. Terrible instruction. Bad, bad, bad!
When we finally ate at 2 restaurants who were full of kind, helpful, knowledgeable staff, we made a point to tell them that they are the best in the whole city!
I was so damn happy to get back to Chicago where service people are Midwestern and working for tips! Makes everyone a bit more kind.
Having worked at Target on and off for 8 years, I can't express enough how much it means to retail employees when they hear good compliments. All too often, all they ever hear are complaints so when they hear a compliment or even a simple "thank you" it can make their day. Each morning and evening, most Targets will hold a team huddle. Some of what they talk about is what the plans are for the day but they also share any compliments or praise left by customers (or guests as they call them). They don't go unnoticed and they are always appreciated.
Found this post as it was highlighted on http://www.theleangreenbean.com/bean-bytes-73 …. such a good thing to remember. We always seem to go out of our way to report a negative experience, but so seldom take the time when it was great customer service. It's a great goal to have!