To kick off our new partnership with CBD Care Garden, we sat down with the CEO and Co-Founder, Vanessa Marquez, to ask her some questions about the company and their products. CBD oil and cream is now an upgrade you can add on to your massage. You can also find a few of their products in our Spa Lifestyle store.
I'm Vanessa Marquez and I'm the Co-Founder and CEO of CBD Care Garden and we are a hemp-based wellness and beauty company.
CBD stands for cannabidiol. It is an oil and it is extracted from industrial hemp.
CBD is a superhero wellness ingredient and it's very exciting because it's not only incredible for the skin, it's really effective for the body. Specifically looking at anti-inflammatory properties that CBD offers to the skin as well as permeating all the way to the bone, supporting bone health and supporting joints. It's also wonderful at reducing pain and reducing the stress response that happens in the body from running our day-to-day lives. Receiving CBD in a treatment is not only wonderful for the skin, it's also going to amplify the effects of the treatment.
Does your product have THC?
CBD is non-psychoactive and is a cannabinoid from the hemp plant. It does not then cause a high like you would from cannabis.
Is it true that CBD needs THC to work best?
What's commonly thought is that CBD works better when in the presence of THC. In fact, with our line we use full spectrum hemp. What that means is that we actually take all of the THC out, leaving other cannabinoids and CBD. You're still getting the "entourage effect," even without THC and there's been recent studies to show that CBD actually can work better without THC and its other cannabinoids.
How can we experience CBD at Glen Ivy Hot Springs?
You guys have the opportunity to receive the benefits of CBD Care Gardens products through a CBD enhanced massage service. Whether that's our massage cream or CBD oil.
You will be able to take home the CBD experience using our melt body butter. People absolutely fall in love with this and it works wonderfully not just all over the body to reduce inflammation and help support the skin, but in addition to that, helping to improve the face – you can use it as a facial night cream.
The products [Glen Ivy] with also be carrying are lip glosses. These come with a built-in LED light and mirror. They come in 3 different colors, they all light up and they're really cool at not just walking around and keeping in your purse, but using to protect your lips from UV damage, because CBD has cell protective properties.
In addition to that, you will also have access to our moisturizing body and face wash bar. You can use this product, it's free of sulfites, and wonderfully infused with our CBD hemp oil.
Experience the effects of hemp-based CBD and ask to upgrade your massage for your next appointment at Glen Ivy Hot Springs.


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Our prime cuts have been carefully selected by our chefs from farms which have been carefully considered for their agriculture practise. Our chefs have hand picked our best cuts to dry age so to enhance tenderness and intensity of flavour. Our menu is honest and product driven, show casing the best of locally sourced and sesaonal ingredients.
The meat dish (rib) was excellent and the drinks list varied, interesting and of good quality. The service was pleasant and efficient.
Some more description of the dishes on the menu would be helpful.
Staff, service and food was amazing!
Really loved our meals and we also had a super helpful an friendly waitress too.
Great food, some things were a bit over priced for what they were, service was great, it got a bit quiet which affected the atmosphere, desert was too large a portion albeit delicious.
Thanks for taking the time to review your experience and we are delighted you appear to have enjoyed most of your evening.  I have passed your comments onto our kitchen team and we do hope you'll come back to try the new menu.
Meal and service well executed. You definitely get what you pay for here, "quality and a point of difference".
Looking forward to the new upcoming menu.
Thanks Glen - hope to see you to try the new menu soon.  Having just implemented the menu last week we are delighted with the response.
The meal, service and atmosphere were outstanding!! Highly recommend this place to anybody. Great experience!!!
Thanks so much for your lovely feedback. We are delighted you enjoyed your experience and hope we'll see you to try the new menu.
It's always crazy hot up there, air con would go a long way! Everything else was, and always is amazing!
We really enjoyed our meal....the food and service were both exceptional. The only reason atmosphere got 4 stars is because it was a bit warm without any aircon! Other than that it was a first class evening.
We are delighted you enjoyed your evening and hope to welcome you back soon.
Delicious food and cocktails. The potato and gravy was a big hit, best I've had.
We are delighted you enjoyed everything and hope to welcome you back soon.
Unfortunately all meals although cooked exceptionally well were seasoned very heavily with salt and this overpowered the flavour of the meat. We all felt very disappointed with the meal and resulted in not staying for dessert. Staff were excellent, vegetables were cooked very well and were delicious but unfortunately meat tainted the overall dining experience. Staff recognised and responded appropriately and we were not charged for meals sent back. I would hope this was a one off incident and would happily retry restaurant.
We are always very disappointed when our guests haven't enjoyed their entire Meat & Liquor experience, once again our apologies for the over seasoned dishes our chef is usually so on point with his flavours and seasoning.
It is always lovely to get positive comments made about our team, but especially so when some aspects of your evening were not so positive.
We do hope you will visit us again so we can show you this was indeed a one off incident.
Excellent service and food great as always. Love the kale salad!
Thanks for your lovely comments - see you soon.
We love getting reviews that comment on both our fabulous food and our great service! Thank you.
Really beautiful food and the service from Sophie was so genuine and excellent.
Thanks for taking the time to review your evening at Meat & Liquor, we are delighted you enjoyed everything and certainly agree that Sophie is great.
It was a pleasure having your team dine with us - we hope to see you all again soon.
We are delighted you enjoyed your dining experience at Meat & Liquor and hope to welcome you back soon.
One of the best meals we have had in a long time.
What a find, great restaurant with amazing food. The service was attentive, we thoroughly enjoyed our experience and will be back the next time we're in New Plymouth.
Amazing food and wonderful service. Highly recommend.
Stunning fresh food with awesome options.  Loved the variey of 'sides'.  Our eye fillet was amazing too!
Beef cheek was cooked beautifully but a richer jus would've been delicious.
Amazing service and food, really couldn't fault at all. Will definitely be back.


And when you come ashore, visit Sea Turtle Inc, the sealife and dolphin research center, or the coastal studies lab and marvel at the aquatic life of the South Texas Gulf Coast and the Atlantic Ocean.
An undertow can drown a person just feet from safety.Riptides are found in channels, passes and cuts through which large volumes of water travel from the bay to the surf during the tidal exchange. Rip currents are commonly and mistakenly called riptides.Longshore Currents are simply the current that moves along the beach, usually in the direction that the wind is blowing or the waves are breaking.bring some type of flotation device to be used for rescue in case someone falls into the surf.There is a strong rip current located next to the jetty.
which will so change the gear ratio of the said reels and so transform the reels as to be able to achieve a fast retrieve therewith, whereby to permit the employment of certain types of novel fishing lures therewith, which lures could not be effectively employed with the original Garcia Ambassadeur 50 Series reels. 9 is a side section of a modified form of collar (with beveled edges) employed to fit down over the pinion gear structure of FIG. STRUCTURE AND FUNCTION The instant improvement and invention is directed to the substitution of two drive gears into the existing Abu-Garcia reel configuration in the Abu-Garcia Ambassadeur 50 Series. Suffice it to say that the main reel shaft (which carries the spool with the fishing line thereon) is received in suitable bushings and bearings associated with housing 11. Nevertheless, the structure and operation of the handle drive shaft and the means for translating the improved pinion bear-clutch construction to be described along the spool axle portion 16c will be sufficiently described so that the operation of the reel and the insert paired gear construction can be clearly understood.
The investigation began after Felde allegedly friend requested and undercover officer's fake Facebook profile on Tuesday.
Scammers operate by constructing false profiles on dating sites, cultivating relationships with potential victims, before attempting to extract money from them.
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One of two paintings from Friday, August 5. The inspiration for this is an old game made of cardboard. The cat tail is cut out and you try to catch little metal rings on it. I made the cat a bit more gnarly, like it might be a suitable pet for Lord Voldemort.


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Visiting the Idaho State Capitol building
When visiting Boise, one of the most iconic buildings is the Idaho State Capitol building. There are plenty of ways to see the Capitol Building in Boise, whether on a tour of just walking on your own. Even though the Idaho State Capitol building is right in the middle of downtown, I have not been inside since probably fourth grade — when we went with our school. Here are our tips for visiting the Idaho Capitol building.
Idaho State Capitol Location
History of the Idaho Capitol Building
Idaho Capitol Location
The Idaho State Capitol is located in downtown Boise, at 700 West Jefferson Street. There is street parking and parking garages within blocks of the building. The best part of the building is it is owned by all of us, so you can wander inside any time it is open — I did this at a random time on a Friday.
View from the front steps of the Idaho Capitol Building.
Idaho has officially be a state since 1890 and Boise has been the capital of Idaho since 1864, after it was transferred from Lewiston. The Idaho State Capitol Building began construction more than 50 years later, in 1905, and the building was not completed until 1920.
The Idaho Capitol Building contains the Idaho legislature and the Attorney General's office. The building also housed the Idaho Supreme Court until they moved to their own building.
The Capitol Building was restored in 2001, and underground legislative offices were constructed between 2006 and 2010. There are also underground tunnels to connect the Idaho State Capitol and other nearby government buildings.
Architecture of the Idaho Capitol building
The Idaho Capitol Building was constructed from four types of marble: red, gray, green, and black — brought to Idaho from all over the world.
The dome of the Idaho State Capitol building includes a bronze eagle on the top, making the building 208 feet tall. The building also includes 219 pillars, and 43 large stars and 13 smaller stars in the dome.
Visiting the Old Idaho State Penitentiary in Boise, Idaho
The Boise Capitol Building is also home to The Winged Victory, a replica of the original statue Nike of Samothrace in Greece. There is also a replica of the Liberty Bell in Philadelphia in front of the Boise Capitol.
Visiting Hours of the Idaho State Capitol
The Idaho Capitol Building is a public government building, which means it is open to the public during business hours. You can always walk through any time you want when the Capitol is open.
As of 2019, the hours are:
Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
While the legislature is in session, you can view the sessions from the gallery — the balcony overlooking the House and Senate chambers.
Idaho State Capitol tours
There are many ways to take a tour of the Idaho State Capitol building, but all of them are by reservation only. Tours take place many days at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m.
To learn more about taking a tour, visit the Idaho Capitol's website here.
You can also take a virtual tour of the Idaho State Capitol. Click here for more information.

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You're always serving and so are we. The Always Serving Project is an extension of the Operation BBQ Relief program serving Military, First Responders and the Fight on Hunger. Together we will connect, inspire and serve communities throughout the year with the Healing Power of BBQ. We aim to bring people together to eradicate hunger, addressing an issue that hasn't been solved in each of our communities.
3. Continuing our support for military and veteran communities.
We believe that together in partnership with military and first responders, we will change the world.
Impact communities across America by serving those in need of a hot meal whether homeless, children in schools, at disasters or other times individuals go hungry.
As a part of our mission to target the National Fight on Hunger, we aim to make sure no person has to go without a hot meal. We will be serving in communities across America while providing education on solutions to end hunger.
We aim to make a positive impact in the lives of first responders by offering friendship, education on BBQ Basics, and the opportunity to partner with us to eliminate hunger across America.
Together with our military and veteran communities we will work to eliminate hunger across America by offering friendship, education on BBQ Basics and the opportunity to partner with us to end hunger.
Operation BBQ Relief will cycle, hand cycle and run from LA to Tampa in a movement across America while while carrying the Department of Defense (DoD) Warrior Games torch, ending at the opening of the 2019 DoD Warrior Games.
Welcome to BBQ Basic. Join us for a two-day event, hosted 8-10 times per year, impacting Military and First Responder communities through the "Hot Meal That Matters" by teaching the art of BBQ to those who serve.
Each year from Thanksgiving through the New Year, we will be providing meals to those in need with events during the holiday season.
Many things divide people today, which is why we believe in bringing people together by connecting, inspiring and serving communities through the Healing Power of BBQ.
The tour starts on April 28, 2019 in Los Angeles, CA where we will then head to Phoenix, AZ on May 5; El Paso, TX on May 12; San Antonio, TX on May 19; Houston, TX on May 26; Hammond, LA on June 2; Panama City on June 9; and Tampa, FL on June 16. Keep an eye on our social media to see when we'll be in each city, what we'll be doing there and how you can help!
Connect with us on the tour by running, biking, hand-cycling or serving alongside us. Join the movement. Join the #BreakingBreadTour.
Joining us along the way? Whether you're running, cycling, handcycling or serving at whichever stop you're able to, make sure to RSVP to our Facebook Events for each week of the tour by clicking the buttons to the left and let your friends know you've joined the #BreakingBreadTour.
Interested in becoming a sponsor for the Breaking Bread Tour or the Always Serving Project? We'd love to talk to you! For more information, contact us or download the Sponsor Packet PDF below.


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Scorpiorighting es el tercer y último álbum de estudio de la banda neozelandésa Garageland, lanzado en 2002 por Flying Nun Records.

Lista de canciones

 "Life Is So Sweet"
 "Get Some"
 "Been Around"
 "Crazy"
 "Superstars"
 "Carry Me South"
 "High Way"
 "Gone"
 "Rock And Roll Heart"
 "Believe In You"
 "Who the Hell Do You Think You Are?"
 "Shine"

Referencias

Álbumes de Flying Nun Records
Álbumes de 2002

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A: USDA regulations don't allow the distribution of fresh eggs from food banks or pantries, but you can freeze fresh eggs.
Eggs that have cracked out of their shells can be frozen up to a year. Thaw in the refrigerator and use them as soon as they're thawed. Use only in recipes that are thoroughly cooked or baked.
Whites: Break and separate eggs one at a time, making sure no yolk gets into the whites. Pour into freezer containers, seal tightly, label the number of whites and date. For faster thawing and easier measuring, freeze each white in an ice cube tray. Transfer to a freezer bag. Thawed egg white will beat to a better volume at room temperature.
Yolks: Egg yolks tend to thicken or gel when frozen. Beat with either ⅛ teaspoon salt or 1½ teaspoons sugar or corn syrup per ¼ cup of egg yolks (about 4 yolks). Label container the the number of yolks, date and whether salt (for main dishes) or sweetener (for baking or desserts) has been added.
Whole eggs: Beat until blended, pour into freezer containers, seal tightly and label with the number of eggs and date.
Fresh or frozen, this is a great use of your eggs for breakfast or dinner.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees and spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
In a large bowl toss ham, cheese, onion, flour and seasoning. Pour into prepared dish, distribute evenly and drizzle with melted butter.
In the same bowl beat together eggs and milk. Pour over the ham mixture.
Bake uncovered for 30-35 minutes or until a knife inserted in the middle comes out clean.
Note: Cooked, crumbled bacon can be substituted for ham.
If you have questions about food, cooking. kitchen equipment, dining or would like to publicize your organizations' fundraising meal or bake sale write to me at What's Cookin, P.O. Box 120, Wichita Falls, Texas 76307 or jmcginnis3@gannett.com.


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36-й чемпионат мира по биатлону прошёл с 3 по 11 февраля 2001 года в словенской Поклюке.

Мужская сборная Франции выиграла эстафету впервые в истории чемпионатов мира.

Мужчины

Спринт 10 км

Дата: 3 февраля 2001

Гонка преследования на 12,5 км

Дата: 4 февраля 2001

Гонка с массовым стартом на 15 км

Дата: 9 февраля 2001

Индивидуальная гонка на 20 км

Дата: 7 февраля 2001

Эстафета 4×7,5 км

Дата: 11 февраля 2001

Женщины

Спринт 7,5 км

Дата: 3 февраля 2001

Гонка преследования на 10 км

Дата: 14 февраля 2001

Гонка с массовым стартом на 12,5 км

Дата: 9 февраля 2001

Индивидуальная гонка на 15 км

Дата: 6 февраля 2001

Эстафета 4×7,5 км

Дата: 10 февраля 2001

Зачет медалей

2001 год в биатлоне
Чемпионаты мира по биатлону
Чемпионаты мира в Словении
Февраль 2001 года
Спорт в Словении в 2001 году
Международные соревнования по биатлону в Словении


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Scott Cooper Florida Philanthropy
America the Great Philanthropist
Posted on May 2, 2018 November 13, 2019 by Renaldo
1 Scott Cooper Miami: America the Great Democracy and the Great Philanthropist
1.1 So Let's Discuss…
1.2 Why America?
1.3 Part 2
1.4 Civic Culture
1.5 Philanthropy-a Tangible Expression of America the Great
1.5.1 Obligation
1.5.2 Individuality
1.5.2.1 An quality that is essentialis your belief that an individual can make a difference. Americans possess hope and unsinkable optimism. They spend as much time and money attempting to make America a better place because they have a strong sense of a better future. Progress and improvement are part of the American. One must believe not just in the individual's ability but also that the future is ours to mold. This is the essence of energy.
1.5.3 Scott Cooper Miami and the Entrepreneurial Spirit
1.5.4.0.1 It would be tough to discover a set of topics that elicit comments and uniform as those regarding government and philanthropy. For instance, donors emphatically rejected a hypothetical proposal which would eliminate the tax incentive for giving, and have government use the increased revenue to support the types of welfare and cultural activities that have benefited from philanthropy. Virtually everybody (90.4 percent) expressed resistance, including such comments as, "I'd absolutely hate that," "that would be dreadful," "I think it would be miserable," and "that's socialism."
1.6 Donors
1.6.1 Institutions
1.7 Analysis
1.7.1 Social Support
1.7.2 Democracy
1.8 Why is America the great philanthropist? It's all about American Exceptionalism
1.8.0.1 We also want to be the best philanthropists as Americans try to be better citizens, entrepreneurs, and parents. We demand from ourselves that we be exceptional philanthropists: creative, educated, deliberate, thoughtful, and powerful. Fortunately, with the soul of democracy and liberty, we expect that tomorrow's giving can transcend even yesterday's exceptional good works.
1.8.0.2 Scott Cooper Miami wants to know what you think: Fill out a contact form!
Scott Cooper Miami: America the Great Democracy and the Great Philanthropist
Do you think its a coincidence that one of the world's greatest democracies, most entrepreneurial, and most religious nation is also the world's most philanthropic nation? There is a reason we call it America the Great, says Scott Cooper Miami.
Americans donate like no other people. Whether you look at total contributions, per capita giving, size of gifts, or types of giving. And as our wealth increases, so does our generosity.
So Let's Discuss…
Two authors for England's Economist magazine just wrote a book about America's differences from the rest of the world, and is. After noting that we give far larger proportions of our income to charity, they write, "Crucially, Americans much like to give their money away themselves, rather than let their government do it … . Nor, Rose adds, are the French in their astonishment: "A new German study reports that on a per capita basis, American taxpayers contribute to charity nearly twice as much as their German counterparts and that about six times as many Americans as Germans do volunteer work." In short, American philanthropy is extraordinary by any world standard, and the reason is that America herself is exceptional. He and others have recognized that America isn't merely an outgrowth of European civilization but a unique entity born of the desire for liberty and economic opportunity, the ideals today, that refugees to flock .
Why America?
America is deeply rooted in traditions of entrepreneurship, personal freedom, and institutions that protect individual rights. We encourage decentralization in business, military, and government in order to allow the freedom to individuals and respect the individual. We're also an optimistic people, convinced that a difference can be made by people in all spheres of life and believing in progress and possibility. Religiosity is embedded in our life and within most Americans, which makes this land significantly more religious than its industrialized counterparts. Collectively, Americans hold an overwhelming belief in God, with 90 percent affirming God's existence. We believe that these distinctive qualities-freedom, religiosity, entrepreneurship, and generosity-are mutually reinforcing in America, and that the unusual combination explains why philanthropy is possibly the most exceptional thing about this unique land.
Religiosity and individualism, naturally intertwined, create the basis of American exceptionalism. The first Americans left the Old World to escape religious persecution and to seek opportunity. The New World developed a new means of life that would be profoundly spiritual and also fiercely individualistic, with an unprecedented dedication to entrepreneurship. America offered the opportunity. In this way, entrepreneurship and American religion began a deviation. As the country has modernized, unlike the experience of industrialized countries, American has stayed strong. For instance, asked whether they believed in God, 92 percent said yes. Another set of polls found 57 to 65 percent say religion is very important in their lives, with an additional 23 to 27 percent say it's fairly important. Large proportions of Americans appear to practice their faith. Lately, about two-thirds have claimed membership in a church or synagogue. About 40 percent have said they attended a church or synagogue in the previous week; about 60 percent have said they prayed one or more times a day, with a additional 20 percent saying they prayed once or more a week.
Civic Culture
America has developed a civic culture that successfully integrates principles while keeping institutions and government. Our religiosity doesn't supercede choice our individualism strengthens and ensures the practice of faith. Though we are firmly committed to the principle that we shouldn't establish a state religion. Our government isn't free from faith and God-either in language or ritual. Our currency invokes God's name, and our Declaration of Independence insists that our unalienable rights are gifts of our "Creator." Because it's a moral mandate from God Freedom, in other words, is to be secured by our civic structures. The legitimacy of our secular institutions builds upon a connection to our traditions.
In American political theory, sovereignty rests, of course, with all the people. But implicitly, and often explicitly, the ultimate sovereignty has been credited to God… . The will of the people is not the criterion of wrong and right. A criterion is in terms of which this may can be judged. The President's responsibility extends to the criterion. In sum, the Constitution and the President draw their moral authority from an affirmation of a religious moral order that binds all people, whether or not some Americans reject the idea of an Almighty.
Philanthropy-a Tangible Expression of America the Great
A respect for achievement lies at the heart of American philanthropy. It allows for wealth to be accumulated without excessive criticism and feeling. While at the same time putting a moral obligation on the shoulders of the wealthy to reinvest in their society. This American approach to riches is deeply ingrained in our culture. Even people who do not consider themselves "spiritual" have absorbed these values. A number of Americans have been blessed with an ability to produce wealth. All Americans are blessed that most of those wealth-creators believe they have a duty to return. John D. Rockefeller agreed, "The good Lord gave me the cash, and how can I withhold it?" In other words, both the creation of wealth and its usage are moral endeavors governed by ethical rules-much like the civil religious structures which ultimately govern our political order.
In the united states, that obligation is religious-a obligation to God or greater being-and a fundamental tenet of our Judeo-Christian beliefs. The responsibility is also civic: a responsibility to the community, a norm of being a good citizen. These beliefs are embedded in a wealthy Judeo-Christian tradition of giving. Jewish law put forward the need to tithe and look after those in need, particularly if one can help them become self-reliant. Was considered righteousness. These tenets became established in Christian thought too, and took new life in American civic culture. They've prospered in a free and open society, beneficiaries of protection from religious persecution and a great success story of American meritocracy. They have reacted as one might expect to a society that has been so nurturing by giving back at levels that far exceed the 6 million (2.5 percent) of the American population that Jews compose. When people ask why the Jewish people in the united states are such fantastic philanthropists, the solution is simple. While building on Jewish customs of giving, they have wholeheartedly embraced American values. They have become Americans that were exceptional. While the great majority of gifts in America are to religious institutions, particularly to local churches, synagogues, or mosques, our study indicates that "mega-giving"-that is, gifts over $10 million-is disproportionately secular. The common strain, however, is that in both regions of giving Americans are extraordinarily generous.
Individual Option. Individuals, and the groups they form willingly, have a moral duty to contribute to and enhance society. Charity is a choice, and where and how one gives are up to each individual, but that one should give is deeply ingrained in our culture. By contrast, the numerous interviews with the wealthy we've conducted abroad reveal that most Europeans don't feel a similar obligation to give. European philanthropists truly do not understand why they ought to give at the level of generosity that's thought appropriate by American standards. 1 foreign philanthropist asked us, "Why should I give a lot of money? This is not the responsibility of a private citizen." As built with the support of institutions and American ideals, Americans, on the other hand, see their success. Giving something back becomes an commitment to help others as one was assisted. True, some Americans may triumph rather than return, where they came from but most philanthropists never forget. Most grew up poor or working class and do not abandon the memories of their parents and grandparents. Instead of saying, "I made it ; tough luck for you," the huge majority of American philanthropists have told me that this great country helped "make me what I am," and "I wish to help this terrific community assist others." American exceptionalism is encouraged, not by blood or aristocracy, but by achievement, good will, and thankfulness.
An quality that is essentialis your belief that an individual can make a difference. Americans possess hope and unsinkable optimism. They spend as much time and money attempting to make America a better place because they have a strong sense of a better future. Progress and improvement are part of the American. One must believe not just in the individual's ability but also that the future is ours to mold. This is the essence of energy.
Scott Cooper Miami and the Entrepreneurial Spirit
Americans embrace capitalism and entrepreneurialism and reward success. We hold dear the idea of promoting opportunity, bettering loved ones and one's self. The dream of prosperity through achievement was made to be shared by all. For both donors and recipients, the flexibility of American philanthropy and the strong belief in individual ability has opened a vast new range of previously unthinkable possibilities for making a difference. Countless Americans have seized upon this chance to create tens of thousands of nonprofit organizations which are the charitable expressions of American entrepreneurialism and, in their own teeming amounts, a stark example of exceptional charitable entrepreneurship. Bill and Melinda Gates, for instance, have led the drive to initiatives and fund research focused on epidemics. Additionally, the Gates Foundation has given another $124 million to other global health issues. The idea of such a large, complex enterprise being led by the private philanthropic sector with minimum aid from the government is virtually unthinkable in other countries. Our interviews with European philanthropists confirmed that the standard of giving for philanthropists in Europe is lower than in america. One of Germany's leading philanthropists, with a net worth of over 300 million Euros (about 360 million U.S. dollars), told us that he gives the initiative he holds most dear an yearly contribution of 10,000 Euros (about 12,000 U.S. dollars). While no kind of individual generosity should be minimized, in America this philanthropist would not be seen as either generous or prominent.
In Europe, government is responsible for the support that, in America is left to philanthropists and the public sector. European philanthropists often see nothing wrong with the notion that helping folks should be almost solely the responsibility of government. Whereas most Americans strongly endorse the role of private donations in caring for the needy. Numerous European philanthropists, when asked about the way their American counterparts address human needs, protested: "But that is the function of the government." In America, our philanthropic system is thoroughly entwined with our commitment to democracy. Additionally, with our beliefs in limits on government on the other. We understand the need for authorities to take the lead in which defense, the judicial system, and basic governance are concerned. But when she conducted a series of interviews with philanthropists as Francie Ostrower discovered the following. American donors do not think that means they have no responsibility toward their fellow citizens:
It would be tough to discover a set of topics that elicit comments and uniform as those regarding government and philanthropy. For instance, donors emphatically rejected a hypothetical proposal which would eliminate the tax incentive for giving, and have government use the increased revenue to support the types of welfare and cultural activities that have benefited from philanthropy. Virtually everybody (90.4 percent) expressed resistance, including such comments as, "I'd absolutely hate that," "that would be dreadful," "I think it would be miserable," and "that's socialism."
These donors aren't opposed to helping the destitute; they just don't think that providing this type of help is entirely the government's responsibility, and they do not believe government is very effective. According to Scott Cooper Miami, "Between the red tape and all the rest of it … it only goes through too many people, a lot of committees, too many-too many everything! When it does, it's not too amazing. I am against it." The belief in the value of decentralization, and this American skepticism about big, centralized government, is borne out in our giving. Following the attacks of September 11, Americans didn't await the government to begin providing victims with aid. Individual Americans donated "a record $1.4 billion to 240 separate terror associated nonprofits. In just ten weeks, 60 percent of American adults contributed something, no matter income," Newsweek reported. New groups such as the September 11th Foundation were quickly established and existing ones like the Red Cross set up funds. Disaster relief was not seen by Americans as solely the task of the government. They acted on it and felt a personal responsibility to assist the victims. After Madrid was attacked, nothing comparable occurred in Spain.
Many institutions in other advanced countries are almost exclusively government funded. This includes hospitals and schools. In America they belong to the private sector. Health in America receives only 41 percent of its revenues from the government, compared to 80 percent in France, 91 percent in the Netherlands, 94 percent in Germany, and 81 percent in Belgium. Americans donate over $13.5 billion compared to below $2.5 billion in France and under $275 million in the Netherlands (0 percent of health-sector earnings comes from philanthropic dollars in Germany). Rather than disperse and tax, Americans prefer to reach and give. We don't deny the government any role in education, health, or care for the elderly, but we are unwilling to turn these areas over wholesale to the public sector. Our democratic intentions reflect the majority's will to handle as many of society's needs as possible through our generosity, while recognizing the right role of government.
We can analyze the American difference in philanthropy through a number of lenses. Such as how much Americans give away compared to our vast system of nonprofits, etc. We can learn from the philanthropists themselves about American exceptionalism in philanthropy. We have interviewed hundreds of major philanthropists throughout america. Their words tell a vivid story. Philanthropists will frequently say that they owe their prosperity. They never dismiss the role of hard work, dedication, and entrepreneurial ability. But they also know that many people work as hard as they do, take risks, and have good ideas. Business people who are philanthropists realize that they were in the "right place at the ideal time." Others call it providence or fate though some would call it luck. Most Americans see in their life paths an intersection of individualism and faith. They believe in a power and in both one's own abilities beyond the person. As a result, most philanthropists are both humble and proud, and grateful for their economic well-being.
The support and opportunity found in American society play a key role in wealth-creation and explain why philanthropists often say, "I wish to give something back." American exceptionalism embodies the desire to nurture the society which provides us all a chance. Almost all people who make it in American society realize the religion they practiced did not close off opportunities and that the class of their arrival did not hold them back. Additionally it is common to hear philanthropists say they "want to make a difference." Help an institution fulfill its mission, they wish to enhance the quality of life, or fundamentally change a individual, a group, or even society as a whole. Embedded in the desire to create a difference is the belief that one person can make a difference. What the philanthropist does matters. The spirit that drives entrepreneurialism-the expansive awareness of possibility-characterizes many philanthropists' beliefs.
Democracy teaches that any citizen can become every individual vote matters and a leader in the selection of our leaders. And just as actions and human choice matter in our political system, so they do also in our philanthropy. Any individual can make a difference through existing institutions and programs. Alternatively, they can create a new program or institution if a requirement is seen. The actual world in is, of course, imperfect. Choice means that. Our research demonstrates that a majority of students attend public institutions. These individuals go to universities which already enjoy huge endowments. Some areas of need might be under-funded by philanthropists. This is because there is not a fit between the donor choice and social needs. According to Scott Cooper of Miami, cynics are wrong to contend that people just give to get recognition-to have their name to make themselves look good or feel. Misguided explanations of American giving include business reasons etc. Maybe these motivations apply to more people and to some people the majority of the time some of the time. But these are not the reasons people give of the time. Most importantly, critics charge tax incentives but tax incentives are long pre-dated by our philanthropic tradition. Those incentives did not create our impulses. Rather, we made the tax incentives to support our commitment. Daniel Rose agrees. "Gifts are deductible because Americans contribute and because our government, which regards the charitable world as its partner, wants to encourage private charitable giving."! By way of instance, by that point, Harvard already enjoyed a multi million-dollar endowment.
Why is America the great philanthropist? It's all about American Exceptionalism
The system of American philanthropists are unlike any in the world, says Scott Cooper Miami. Here, giving is a civic obligation, embedded in a set of values grounded in a Judeo-Christian culture. American philanthropy includes ten of a network of organizations dedicated to the improvement of life and millions of contributors. Philanthropy touches every aspect of our lives – education, health, the environment and public affairs. In the spirit of American exceptionalism, we believe that the system, as good as it is, can always do better. How do philanthropists make sure that their contributions are used? Furthermore, how can we avoid funding duplicative jobs? Additionally, how can we ensure that society's demands and philanthropists' options of donations fit together? Lastly, how do Americans support government efforts to offer security in times of threat?
We also want to be the best philanthropists as Americans try to be better citizens, entrepreneurs, and parents. We demand from ourselves that we be exceptional philanthropists: creative, educated, deliberate, thoughtful, and powerful. Fortunately, with the soul of democracy and liberty, we expect that tomorrow's giving can transcend even yesterday's exceptional good works.
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Guided Heritage Tours (60 minutes)
Sunday to Friday – 11am & 2pm
Adults - $18:
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Guided Heritage Tours
Experience a tour of the house and hear the history of the pioneering Deans family – their stories of dreams, love and promises…
Our tour entwines the Deans family story, from its origins in lowland Scotland, to the triumphs and tragedy in New Zealand, with a guided experience of over 20 rooms throughout Riccarton House.
Rooms as diverse as the Victorian dining room, nursery, coal cellar, Edwardian bedrooms and Jane Deans 1856 bedroom are visited. All are fully restored and decorated and furnished in period style.
Many original family items, ranging from china, furniture, brogue shoes and a violin are on display. Our tour offers something for everyone and we confidently guarantee that you will enjoy the experience.
Interested? Contact us for further information. (Online bookings)
Education Programmes for Schools – Led by Canterbury Museum
This programme enables students to examine our unique native flora and fauna while exploring a truly remarkable part of our city. Students will also look at the forest ecosystem, the human impact on this environment and the construction of the predator fence.
Availability: Term one and Term Four
Curriculum Links: Planet Earth and Beyond, Living World, Participating and Contributing, Investigating in Science, Communicating in Science
Suitable for Year: 1 – 10
Length: 1.5 hours
Associated Cost: $2.00 per person to Riccarton Bush Trust
Investigate the social history of early European settlement in Christchurch through the eyes of the pioneering Deans family.
Students will explore Deans' Cottage and Riccarton House and discover the joys and tragedy faced by Jane, John and William Deans as they began a new life in what was to become Christchurch.
Availability: All year
Curriculum Links: Social Sciences
A teachers' resource kit is available.
For enquiries and bookings please contact the Canterbury Museum.
School Visits and Tours can also be booked directly through us. Please contact us for further information and bookings.
Riccarton Bush is free to the public and donations will help to keep up the maintenance of Riccarton Bush grounds. If you are able, we would appreciate your help.
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