TALKING DESIGN ON THE META-LEVEL.
INSIDE MARKUS T'S TRANSPARENT WORKSHOP.
Markus Temming has been following his passion for product design for some time now. And his talent is undeniable. With his eponymous eyewear label, MARKUS T, he's been supplying the global eyewear business with quality products Made in Germany since 1999.
But until recently, his design pursuits beyond the world of eyewear have largely gone unnoticed. That is about to change, after the label recently moved into a new company headquarters – remodeled according to Markus' vision – with a transparent concept inviting visitors to glimpse into the production process of MARKUS T eyewear.
SPECTR had the privilege to tour the new center of the MARKUS T eyewear world – and came back quiet impressed. The former schnaps distillery outside the German town of Gütersloh has been restored with a love for detail and the overall vibe is more of a wellness getaway hosting yoga retreats than an eyewear manufacturing site in the traditional sense.
Two years ago, Markus purchased the sprawling grounds for his new headquarters – listed as a monument conservation site – and poured lots of creative energy into the renovation and re-model. Aside from his love for historic buildings, Markus also made the decision for economic reasons. His label MARKUS T has seen rapid growth, to a staff of currently 80 employees, which necessitated constant office expansions over the years. The operating phrase here is "necessity," because resulting workflows and internal structures often left much to be desired. "At some point we were just in way too tight quarters," said Markus. Moving into the new site provided a clean slate; a chance to plan work processes in administration and manufacturing from scratch, while also adding new machinery.
But beyond process optimization, the standout feature of the new company headquarters is the underlying design language apparent in all parts of the operation – from the CEO's office into sales and production. Every department is furnished with the same cabinets, the same desks, and the same lighting fixtures. In other words, there's no hierarchical privilege when it comes to furniture at MARKUS T, and all interior designs were created in-house. As a side project beyond their day-to-day work, Markus and his employees went the extra mile to create a progressive and fully decked-out workspace that is a true standout in the optical industry.
Much like in his eyewear designs, Markus placed special emphasis in the use of materials during the renovation. After all, the new offices are a true reflection of the brand's philosophy. Materials are high-grade, lightweight, and all the while robust. All cabinets and desks throughout the entire building are crafted from sheets of CDF, while the lighting fixtures – assembled from screw-less components like the brand's eyewear frames – appear to levitate above the work stations. On that note, the entire workspace is furnished entirely without the use of veneers, solely from raw materials. Adding the final touches to the interior design are exposed brick walls, light concrete floors and large-sized glass panels. Every single office and production space is exposed – made transparent – via glass walls. Markus calls this a "transparent workshop" and invites all opticians to come visit the new site to get a glimpse into the "on demand" production of MARKUS T eyewear. During the move, the company also got rid of its warehouse. From now on, all frames are produced in weekly runs based on orders.
In the optical business, Markus Temming has been known for pushing the boundaries for some time now. Since 1999, the innovative designer has been creating exclusive eyewear under his eponymous label, MARKUS T. With manufacturing sourced 100% in Germany, the label's signature style is at the intersection of intelligent technology and progressive design according to the highest quality standards.
Over the years, MARKUS T has pioneered – and perfected – several technical processes that have lent his glasses a unique look, far beyond the mainstream. The most striking detail of his glasses, hand-made at a workshop in Westphalia, Germany, is the screw-less hinge construction: Developed by Markus Temming himself, the proprietary block hinges not only offer a viable alternative to regular screw hinge constructions, they also eliminate the need for follow-up tightening at the optical store.
In his choice of materials, MARKUS T is focused on quality and long-lasting performance. From the start, high-quality titanium has been at the center of the collection, mainly due its combination of features: titanium is antiallergenic, ultra-light, and known for longevity.
From a manufacturing perspective, titanium also lends itself to the smart and progressive frames the label is known for – the perfect symbiosis between materials and aesthetics. When Markus Temming and team wanted to offer the same qualities in frames crafted from plastics, they searched the entire market for a material to fit the bill. But no such luck. Ultimately, the label developed and patented its own kind of polyamide – known as TMi – that has earned a great response among MARKUS T's loyal followers.
Hello Markus, you have a lot going on right now. Why did you move your company HQ?
Soon after launching my independent business in 1999, I was already playing with the idea of repurposing the former schnaps distillery in the town of Isselhorst. On my daily commute to work I kept passing the property dating back to the year 1689. I was really fascinated by all the different building components that had been added over the course of centuries. This initial idea finally came to fruition when MARKUS T was in a position to expand and open up more space for creative ideas. The property had been available for several years at that point, so we seized the opportunity to move in.
What led to the idea of expanding your operation?
The label MARKUS T has been growing steadily, so expanding the workspace was a necessary investment. It's also in line with our company philosophy of maintaining growth and reinventing ourselves. In the eyewear business, it's important to build a strong, self-confident position to stand out on the oversaturated market. Our main keys to success have been the steady improvement of design and technology as well as constant flow of novelties.
How much of Markus Temming's input went into the new company building?
One hundred percent! I was involved in building the entire new workshop as the main designer and source of ideas. From the overall concept all the way to the tiniest light switch, I was able to pour all my passion and ideas into the process. I also had the chance to design the furniture and lighting fixtures. The result is a space that not only carries my design signature, but also offers plenty of space for living our company philosophy: team spirit, family friendly atmosphere, creative work – a place where people can feel comfortable. With the necessary quiet for contemplation, but also vibrancy for inspiration.
It's really not that common for an eyewear designer to take over the reigns of a building's interior, much less provide his own designs. Are you bored?
No, not at all, but I'm just having a blast with designs. It's my passion and doesn't feel forced at all.
But then again, wouldn't your time be better invested in other areas?
People could see it that way in the traditional sense and I get the occasional hint from my employees to that extend.
Next to my personal enjoyment, taking product design beyond the realm of eyewear opens up some clear advantages. By diving deep into the creative process behind other kinds of products, you get ideas that can come in handy for implementing into eyewear. The designs cross-pollinate.
Is the new location supposed to positively impact morale?
It goes far beyond the mere company level, since I also put great emphasis on developing the concept behind the new estate. On about 8,800 square meters, the areal is home to an energetic mixture of work, housing, and play. In the multi-faceted architecture of the former distillery, every single building component radiates its own sense of individuality. With the company MARKUS T at the center, the property will be home to numerous others, including restaurants, a barbershop and a car sharing company. The company grounds of MARKUS T will be alive with action 24/7.
It's also rather peculiar that the manufacturing segment looks exactly like the administrative offices.
Yes, I wanted to make a point of the fact that our company doesn't have any "second class" workspaces. The employees on the production end make a contribution just as valuable as those in sales and marketing. For lunch we all take our meal in one single kitchen, which increases team-building.
Well, the production segment seems really tidy.
We try to keep work stations as clean as possible. And it's not just self-serving, since we practice "job rotation." We don't want our manufacturing employees to keep performing the same tasks, day in and day out. Instead, they have the chance to tackle new jobs at new workstations throughout their work day. This makes work much more enjoyable for individual employees and makes them more flexible.
Will the building's underlying interior design concept be implemented in other areas?
Yes, in multiple ways. We're working on POS-modules for our opticians and our own store in the town of Bielefeld will receive the same look soon. Our future tradeshow booths will also be modeled on our new HQ at the former distillery.
The new headquarters will also be open to visitors. What is the motive?
Yes, we're running a "transparent workshop." This means that end consumers and the public can schedule an appointment to dive into the universe of the MARKUS T eyewear workshop. Our guests can see all the ins and outs of production right here on-site.
And are opticians welcome as well?
Yes, the "transparent workshop" is also open to all our customers. Next to visiting our production site, opticians are also invited to see the workshop's new showroom where they can check out all our latest collections, talk to our representatives and place orders.
Speaking of new collections, which technical developments will be featured in the new MARKUS T line?
First of all, we revolutionized and expanded the existing M1 Collection and M3 Collection. We put a strong emphasis on form language, design, and functionality. The technical characteristics are more balanced than ever. We have updated our screw-less hinge in terms of functionality and put a stronger focus on the visible, reductionist technology. Other key characteristics include our patent-pending coloring process and the modified edition of our TMi polymer for the upcoming autumn collection.
Will there be a new color concept behind the new MARKUS T collection?
We are staying true to the existing color concepts at MARKUS T, including signature colors such as grey or purple. Having our own coloring process allows us to respond quicker to trends while continuing to experiment with new colors beyond our classics to integrate within our overall concept.
Thanks for the interview and showing us around as some of the first visitors at your new workshop.


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Gatco settlers: How a hardworking community gets ripped off by opportunists
By Prof Ramasamy Palanisamy
IT is being argued by some quarters that the Gatco settlers in Negeri Sembilan numbering over 400 people have no legal right to get eight acres of land each from the state government.
Since they have exhausted their legal avenues through the courts, they have no choice but to accept the four acres and two acres for buyers.
In this case, buyers refer to a group of settlers who had left the scheme as well as close relatives of the original settlers.
Two groups of settlers
There are two groups of settlers in the scheme, the first one, those loyal to the Barisan Nasional Government, have accepted four acres for each family and two acres for those wishing to purchase or buyers.
The remaining original settlers who have supported Pakatan Harapan in particular, consist of around 110 settlers, both settlers and those who are regarded as buyers.
In fact, the original agreement with Gatco was for 10 acres each settler. Later it was reduced to eight acres.
Refutation of rights
In fact, it is argued that the settlers who are demanding for eight acres have no right whatsoever to demand from the government.
Since they lost their case in preventing Thamarai Holdings Sdn Bhd (belonging to the Lotus Group of Companies) from buying the land, they have no rights whatsoever over the land.
As such, they have to accept the goodwill of the state government in accepting the four acres and two acres for those who want to buy the land.
But in my view, the argument that settlers have no right to the land is a complete horse manure. It is a terrible betrayal of the long years of struggle and suffering of the settlers.
Yes, they lost their case in preventing a private company, Thamarai, from buying the land, but have they lost their right to the eight acres land that was affirmed by the court in the 1980s? Those engaging in this nonsensical argument to deny the settlers their inherent right in the land scheme are not telling the truth.
Prof Ramasamy
They are trying to mislead the public as the Gatco settlers' struggle has intensified over the years. It would be an insult to the settlers to say that some political parties are misguiding them in demanding the impossible.
If the present decision makers have done their job thoroughly to address the plight of the settlers, the matter would have been settled a few years ago, as soon as the Pakatan government came into power.
To say the provision of four acres is an act of goodwill on the part of the state government is nothing but a mischievous attempt to rob the settlers of their fundamental rights.
Long years of struggle
The struggle of the settlers began not today or yesterday, but more than 40 years ago. They were brought from all over the country by the National Union of Plantation Workers (NUPW) through its company, Gatco (Great Alioners Trading Company) to be settled in Kampung Gatco, Serting Ilir, Negeri Sembilan.
They were promised one acre land for a house and 10-acre land for agricultural cultivation. The Gatco scheme sought to emulate the FELDA scheme of land settlement. While the Felda scheme was initiated by the federal government, the Gatco scheme was begun by the NUPW, a plantation union, through its wholly owned subsidiary, Gatco.
Without the backing of the federal government, the scheme ran into problems. Insofar as the settlers are concerned, it was a case of mismanagement and the lack of consultation with the settlers that led to the collapse of Gatco.
Some have mischievously described the whole episode as a classic case of "Get and Go"! Gatco went into receivership after failing to settle loans borrowed from the banks.
Subsequently, the land comprising the scheme was sold without any transparency to Thamarai by then the BN state government. Why Thamarai would want to purchase the agricultural land in the scheme meant for the settlers despite the existence of land dispute is not made clear.
I am not sure what was really the deal between the BN state government and Thamarai but later, the company returned about 1,200 acres out of the total 4,000 acres to the state government to resolve the problem with the settlers.
But the major portion of the original land meant for settlement is still under the ownership of Thamarai. Those who are saying that settlers have no entitlement are the ones who once promised, not very long ago, that they would strive to get eight acres for them.
Earlier promise
It was also promised that those settlers who had been loyal to the BN government would get four acres before they would be given eight acres. Despite the promise, there is a 180 degrees on the Gatco land matter.
Those acting at the behest of the state are saying that the settlers have no rights, there is no such thing as eight acres for them, they should just accept the goodwill offer of four acres to close the matter.
This is nothing but classic betrayal of the settlers. All the promises made and the way the settlers' issue was used against BN in the by-elections seem to have been forgotten.
It is not about others manipulating the settlers for political purposes, but about how some self-serving politicians have used the settlers' issue for their own political advancement. Having attained their political objective, the Gatco settlers' matter is not just forgotten but given a new interpretation.
Essentially, the matter is about whether or not the state government has the political will to provide the eight acres that was promised. It is not about the settlers not having legal rights, it is about what the state government can do to address their long years of suffering.
So, let us not get stuck in the imagined legal argument to deny what rightfully belongs to the settlers. – Dec 6, 2021.
Ramasamy Palanisamy is the state assemblyman for Perai. He is also Deputy Chief Minister II of Penang.
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Living With The Epidemic: State official talks about hoarding
Article originally sourced from MartinsvilleBulletin
"MARTINSVILLE–There was a man who once bought three rats after his wife died. He wanted some pets and so he adopted the rats, to keep him company. But soon, three rats turned into 10 and he kept going, buying 15 and then 20. By the time authorities discovered the situation, his house was infested by 3,000 rats and the man himself was living in an outbuilding. However, he cared so much about his rats that when he found a dead one, he mourned it and blamed himself for its death.
Hoarding is an issue, whether it involves living animals or collecting material in your home. In fact, it has been officially defined as a disability, which means among other things, landlords cannot legally reject a hoarder's application to rent.
The topic came up Wednesday at the Henry County Administration Building, as Mahalia "Mally" Dryden-Mason, a Fair Housing Training Specialist in the Virginia Fair Housing Office, spoke about ways of "Battling the Growing Hoarding Epidemic."
The program was sponsored by Martinsville/Henry County Seniors and Law Enforcement Working Together (S.A.L.T.).
"This is a hot topic here," she said. "Everyone wants to know about hoarding."
In addition to the man who hoarded rats, Dryden-Mason talked about a case where 109 cats were found in a person's home. Only seven survived, and only one of them was tame enough to be a pet.
Another woman bought a horse. "That one horse she bought just triggered hoarding," Dryden-Mason said: Within two months, the woman had 60 horses. They weren't being cared for properly and had to be removed.
Illinois and Hawaii are the only states which have laws that specifically address animal hoarding, Dryden-Mason said. However, animal hoarding is implicitly covered by all states' animal cruelty statues. They typically require caretakers to provide sufficient food, water and veterinary care.
Cases of animal hoarding usually are discovered after putrid or foul odors or infestations of bugs are noticed by people outside the house, she said.
Defining the term
As Dryden-Mason introduced her topic, she defined hoarders. "Number one, if you are a hoarder, you wouldn't be telling anybody," she said – to the chuckles of those folks in the crowd.
Hoarding is defined as "persistent difficulty discarding possessions, regardless of their values," such that living areas cannot be used, she said. A home may have only narrow pathways which wind through stacks of clutter. The medical term for hoarding is "disposophobia."
"When your house gets full, your cars take over, or your outbuildings," she said. "I can tell who's hoarding without ever going into the homes" because the porches and outside areas are full.
Some hoarders collect animals, she said.
The American Psychiatric Association recently added hoarding to its list of Diagnostic and Statistical Manual-5 disabilities. That designation came "after 19 years of research and studying disorders," Dryden-Mason said.
Hoarding also is linked to other mental disorders, such as: depression, social phobias, anxiety, ADHD, OCD and obesity. Depression affects about half of hoarders
"They used to say that hoarding was OCD," she said, but that didn't make sense to her: "Most people with OCD tend to be overly clean."
There is some speculation that the urge to hoard was passed down through time as a once helpful condition. Before these days of materialism, when mankind had few possessions, people had to keep whatever they found useful. Through evolution, she said, most human beings have lost that urge – but not all.
"Some say it's hereditary," she said.
Research shows that it's characteristic of many people who hoard that they don't return items they had borrowed, and they steal things. Hoarders spend large sums of money purchasing items – and often don't pay necessities, such as utility bills, she said.
Hoarders have a difficult time throwing things away. They believe an item will have value in the future, or has sentimental value, or was too big a bargain to throw away.
Hoarding is different from collecting, she said. Collectors have pride in their collections, which usually are kept neatly displayed or organized. Hoarders are embarrassed about their possessions, and they avoid having people come into their homes. While collectors budget for their acquisitions, hoarders usually are in debt.
Six percent of Americans are hoarders, Dryden-Mason said. It's most common among elderly women. About 15 million or more elderly adults have the disorder.
Hoarding is statistically four times more common than Alzheimer's disease, Dryden-Mason added.
Half of all hoarders excessively acquire free items, and 75 percent of hoarders engage in excessive buying.
Hoarders generally are not considered to be lazy, nasty or defiant, she said – and in fact, most tend to be very intelligent, and even successful in their careers.
The best treatment for hoarding is cognitive behavior therapy. About 70 percent of patients respond positively to talk therapy, training and motivational interviewing, she said.
Success from the use of antidepressants has mixed results, she said. Scientists do not fully understand neurological sources of hoarding, and effective medication has not been discovered for it.
Simply forcing hoarders to throw away large quantities of their stuff, or cleaning it out for them, has very little effect on improvement, she said.
She told the story of a woman whose children sent her off on a cruise. While she was gone, they cleared out her full house. When the mother returned, she was mad at them for doing it – and within two months, she had spent $20,000 and filled up the house again.
Support for hoarders has to come in on several levels, she said. She said that she would like to see hoarding addressed on a large scale with the involvement of hoarding task forces, peer support groups, inter-agencies collaborations, clean-up companies and mental health organizations designed to help hoarders.
Fairfax County has the nation's hoarding task force, she said. It was started in 1998.
The original Collyers' mess
Dryden-Mason talked about the case of two famous hoarders, brothers Homer and Langley Collyer – the sons of two cousins who had married. The brothers lived in a brownstone mansion in Manhattan.
Homer was blind, and Langley believed he could cure his brother's blindness by feeding him a special diet of black bread, peanut butter and dozens of oranges each week. Meanwhile, Langley kept years' worth of newspapers for his brother to read when that time came.
Homer never left the mansion, and Langley only went out for errands occasionally at night. The two were found dead there in 1947, after neighbors reported a foul odor coming from inside the mansion.
Homer's body was found first; he had died of starvation and heart failure. Police began the process of emptying the house. Langley's body was found two and a half weeks later, only 8 feet from where his brother had been found. He had been crushed by piles that had fallen onto him."
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Work Begins On the Wurlitzer Building As Pieces Continue Crashing Down
This time the debris hit the People Mover tracks instead of 1515 Broadway.
by Brenna Houck Oct 22, 2014, 12:51pm EDT
Via Fire Hydrant Hookup Keeps Downtown Café Percolating [Freep] and Chunks Of Wurlitzer Crash Down On People Mover Tracks In Downtown Detroit [Motor City Muckraker]
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The good news is Mayor Mike Duggan's administration has successfully forced the owners of the Wurlitzer Building in downtown Detroit to comply with court orders demanding they bring the high-rise up to code. However, that didn't stop chunks of debris from breaking off the brick façade on Monday. Motor City Muckraker reports:
Workers on a crane were gently removing bricks from the building on Broadway Monday morning when some of the façade came tumbling down on the People Mover at John R. and Broadway, prompting a safety manager for the system to halt work on that side of the building.
While no one was hurt, the Wurtlitzer has already proven a hazard for the owner Chris Jaszczak of nearby 1515 Broadway. The Detroit Free Press reported on Oct. 2 that the café receives water via an unusual temporary solution by the Detroit Water and Sewerage Department, while they await fixes on the crumbling Wurlitzer. "A downtown Detroit coffeehouse and an adjoining jewelry store get all their water from a system of plastic pipe and garden hoses attached to a nearby fireplug with duct tape and towels," says Robert Allen of the Free Press. The system has been in place since July 4.
According to Motor City Muckraker, Jaszczak was sleeping in his second-floor apartment above the café in 2011 when a piece of the Wurlitzer crashed through his ceiling.
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El Pollo Loco Names Miguel Lozano as New Chief Operating Officer
Former Starbucks Executive Completes New Executive Team Leading El Pollo Loco's Transformation
COSTA MESA, Calif., March 26, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- El Pollo Loco, Inc. ("El Pollo Loco" or "Company") (Nasdaq: LOCO), the nation's leading fire-grilled chicken chain, today announced the appointment of Miguel Lozano as Chief Operating Officer, effective April 1. Bringing 30 years of restaurant industry experience, Mr. Lozano is the third addition in 12 months to the newly restructured Senior Leadership Team that includes – Hector A. Muñoz, Chief Marketing Officer and Jennifer Jaffe, El Pollo Loco's first Chief People Officer – to continue the pursuit of the brand's transformation agenda.
Mr. Lozano returns to El Pollo Loco after having spent a 23-year career at Starbucks, most recently leading Operations primarily in California. Since 2014, he was responsible for running 780 company-operated Starbucks stores in Southern California, which generated over $1.4B in sales. Mr. Lozano led a team of Regional Directors who consistently delivered best in class metrics in the U.S. business, making them one of the top performing regions in the system.
Prior to Starbucks, Mr. Lozano worked for El Pollo Loco for six years, starting as a Restaurant General Manager and working his way up to Area Leader when the brand was owned by Flagstar Corporation. He and his family then became an El Pollo Loco franchisee, owning and successfully operating a restaurant in La Habra, Calif. for seven years.
"It is with much excitement that we welcome Miguel as our Chief Operating Officer and member of our Leadership Team," said Bernard Acoca, President and Chief Executive Officer at El Pollo Loco. "His proven leadership skills and extensive knowledge of the restaurant industry will be instrumental in helping El Pollo Loco simplify and transform our operating platform to ensure meaningful and sustainable growth for the future and also do it in a way that is consistent with our values."
In his new role, Mr. Lozano will play a central part in formulating organizational strategy, driving brand growth, and profitability. He will create the vision for all operations, with an emphasis on achieving operational and financial excellence as the company seeks to make the third strategy of their transformation agenda come to life: simplify operations, making it easier to be an employee and franchisee.
"I'm thrilled to be returning to my El Pollo Loco family during this exciting time," said Mr. Lozano. "I look forward to working closely with the Leadership Team to elevate the employee and customer experience through the strengthening of El Pollo Loco operations."
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El Pollo Loco (Nasdaq:LOCO) is the nation's leading fire-grilled chicken restaurant with a mission to bring people together around food, family and culture in the communities it serves. Raised in the heart of Los Angeles, El Pollo Loco is renowned for its handcrafted L.A. Mex food, an innovative blend of traditional Mexican flavors and Californian inspiration. Since 1980, El Pollo Loco has successfully opened and maintained more than 480 company-owned and franchised restaurants in Arizona, California, Nevada, Texas, Utah, and Louisiana while remaining true to its Mexican-American heritage. El Pollo Loco continues to grow and evolve, nourishing connections to tradition, culture and one another through fire-grilled goodness that makes us feel like familia. For more information, visit us at www.elpolloloco.com.
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The company nearly tripled its headcount last year and expanded to Houston. It plans a Chicago office in 2015.
The company focuses on custom application development, business intelligence and systems integration. In February, it launched a mobile division.
Opening in May, the Dallas office will hire in software development and mobile application development. Available positions include senior .NET developers in Austin, Houston and Dallas.
"The demand for us is so high right now that we just can't fill the positions fast enough," J.T. McCormick, the company's president, told the Dallas Business Journal.


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A Big 4 firm working at the heart of the vibrant city of Manchester, expanding along with the city's growing media and technology sector. This firm has an entrepreneurial team culture that offers a rounded and varied working experience. Many of the Manchester team work flexibly and are actively encouraged to find a working pattern that gives them the work life balance that works for them and our clients.
You will provide a full range of tax services, comprising both compliance and advisory work. You'll be working alongside specialists on a day to day basis to broaden your experience of different tax areas to help your clients through planning, financial accounting, tax compliance and maintaining effective relationships with the tax authorities.You will grow and maintain tax relationships with clients and provide high levels of client service you will also contribute to winning new work by proactively reviewing existing clients and contribute to winning new clients.
You will be experienced in providing a full range of tax compliance and advisory services and establishing and maintaining close client relationships. You will also ideally be ACA/CA/ACCA/CTA qualified. You will be an excellent communicator in range of situations and be a competent report writer.
This firm offers a competitive remuneration package where you'll be rewarded for your individual and team performance. You will also receive a comprehensive Total Rewards package including support for flexible working and career development. With a flexible benefits package you can select benefits that suit your needs, covering holidays, health and well-being, insurance, savings and a wide range of discounts, offers and promotions. This firm also offers support and coaching with the most engaging colleagues internally, opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career and the freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that's right for you.


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01/31/20 - NNHS Newsletter -
"If people are good only because they fear punishment,
and hope for reward, then we are a sorry lot indeed."
(14 Mar 1879 – 18 Apr 1955)
Does this song make your feet wanna get up and dance, or what?!?
BONUS - Johnny B. Goode - Chuck Berry
From http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Johnny_B._Goode:
"Johnny B. Goode" is a 1958 rock and roll song written and originally performed by Chuck Berry. The song was a major hit among both black and white audiences peaking at #2 on Billboard magazine's Hot R&B Sides chart and #8 on the Billboard Hot 100.[1]
The song is one of Berry's most famous recordings, has been covered by many artists, and has received several honors and accolades. It is also considered to be one of the most recognizable songs in music history.
Written by Berry in 1955, the song is about a poor country boy who plays a guitar "just like ringing a bell," and who might one day have his "name in lights." [2] Berry has acknowledged that the song is partly autobiographical, and originally had "colored boy" in the lyrics, but he changed it to "country boy" to ensure radio play.[3] The title is suggestive that the guitar player is good, and hints at autobiographic elements because Berry was born at 2520 Goode Avenue in St. Louis.[2] The song was initially inspired by Berry's piano player, Johnnie Johnson,[4][5] though developed into a song mainly about Berry himself. Though Johnnie Johnson played on many other Chuck Berry songs, it was Lafayette Leake who played piano on this song.[2]
The opening guitar riff on "Johnny B. Goode" is essentially a note-for-note copy of the opening single-note solo on Louis Jordan's "Ain't That Just Like a Woman" (1946), played by guitarist Carl Hogan.[6]
Berry has written thirty more songs involving the character Johnny B. Goode, "Bye Bye Johnny", "Go Go Go", and "Johnny B. Blues"; and titled an album, and the nearly 19 min instrumental title track from it, as "Concerto in B. Goode".
Happy Birthday today to
Bill Black ('66) of GA AND
Margaret Kailos Lee ('67) of NC AND Lynn Stewart Schroeder ('71) of NC
Happy Birthday tomorrow to Paul Dobie ('66) of CO!
02 - Porter Phillips Booker ('57) AND the late Thelma Spade Roberts ('57) (d. 08/26/05) AND John Patterson ('59) of TN AND Alan Nesbitt ('64) of NC;
03 - Maynard Thweatt ('57) AND Phyllis Sweeney Snyder ('63) of TN;
John London (Warwick HS - '57) of VA
Inez Clemmons Bruce ('63)
the late
Ronnie Sanders ('65) (d. 10/08/06);
05 - The late Dickie Krause ('57) (d. 12/27/99) AND Stephanie Spritzer Gellman ('63) of CT AND the late Charles Braslow ('65) (d. 08/28/15) AND Mark Hutcherson ('66) of VA;
06 - Sue Miller Dearnley ('64) of VA AND Steve Burns ('65) of MN!
January 31, 1942 - Allied forces were defeated by the Japanese at the Battle of Malaya and retreat to the island of Singapore.
January 31, 1943 - German Field Marshal Friedrich Paulus surrendered to the Soviets at Stalingrad, followed 2 days later by the remainder of his Sixth Army, ending one of the war's fiercest battles.
January 31, 1944 - American forces landed on Kwajalein Atoll and other islands in the Japanese-held Marshall Islands.
January 31, 1944 - During the Anzio campaign the 1st Ranger Battalion (Darby's Rangers) was destroyed behind enemy lines in a heavily outnumbered encounter at Battle of Cisterna, Italy.
January 31, 1945 - US Army private Eddie Slovik was executed for desertion, the first such execution of an American soldier since the Civil War.
January 31, 1945 - About 3,000 inmates from the Stutthof concentration camp were forcibly marched into the Baltic Sea at Palmnicken (now Yantarny, Russia) and executed.
January 31, 1970 - Singer-songwriter and actress Minnie Driver was born Amelia Fiona Driver in Marylebone, City of Westminster, London, England.
January 31, 1970 - Singer-songwriter and producer Danny Michel was born in Kitchener-Waterloo, Ontario, Canada.
"In the end, the number of prayers we say may contribute to our happiness, but the number of prayers we answer may be of even greater importance."
- Dieter F. Uchtdorf, October 2008
From My Friend, Ashley, of AZ - 01/30/15 - "Super Bowl":
Thanks, Ashley!
For the rest of y'all, here are some details:
What: Super Bowl LIV (Super Bowl 54)
Where: Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens, Florida
Teams: San Francisco 49ers (NFC) vs. Kansas City Chiefs (AFC)
Kickoff Time: Sunday, February 2, 2020, 6:30 PM EST
Announcers: Jim Nantz (play-by-play), Tony Romo (analyst), Tracy Wolfson, Evan Washburn (sideline reporters)
"Don't improve it into a flop!"
- Samuel Goldwyn, film producer
(17 Aug 1882 - 31 Jan 1974)
From My Niece, Shari, of VA - 01/22/20, 6:54 AM - "Health Is Wealth (#9 in a Series of 22)":
Let's all try to make 2020 a good health - wealthy year!
OOH! Thank you, Shari!
BONUS RETRO CROCHET PATTERN:
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BONUS RETRO KNIT PATTERNS:
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GoodFood Healthy Recipes - "24 recipes packed with the good stuff to get you feeling great."
A first-grade teacher couldn't believe her student wasn't excited about the Super Bowl.
"It's a huge event. Why aren't you excited?"
"Because I'm not a football fan. My parents love basketball, so I do too," the student answered.
"Well, that's a lousy reason," retorted the teacher. "What if your parents were dumb fools? What would you be then?"
"Then I'd be a football fan."
2. Wednesday, March 11, 2020 -The NNHS Class of June 1942 meets at noon on the second Wednesday of every other month for a Dutch treat lunch at the James River Country Club, 1500 Country Club Road. PLEASE JOIN THEM. Give or take a few years makes no difference. Good conversation, food and atmosphere.
Written and Recorded by Chuck Berry (18 Oct 1926 - 18 Mar 2017), 1958
Deep down in Louisiana, close to New Orleans,
Way back up in the woods among the evergreens,
There stood a log cabin made of earth and wood
Where lived a country boy named Johnny B. Goode
Who never ever learned to read or write so well?
But he could play the guitar just like a ringin' a bell.
Go! Go! Go, Johnny, go! go!
Go, Johnny, go! go!
Go, Johnny, go! go! Johnny B. Goode
He used to carry his guitar in a gunnysack,
Go sit beneath the tree by the railroad track.
Old engineers would see him sittin' in the shade,
Strummin' with the rhythm that the drivers made.
When people passed him by they would stop and say,
'Oh, my but that little country boy could play'
His mother told him, 'someday you will be a man,
You will be the leader of a big ol' band.
Many people comin' from miles around
Will hear you play your music when the sun go down.
Maybe someday your name'll be in lights,
Sayin' 'Johnny B. Goode tonight''
"Johnny B. Goode" midi courtesy of http://www.hamienet.com
at the suggestion of Dave Spriggs ('64) of VA - 01/22/05
Thanks, Dave! This MIDI is WAAAY cool!
"Johnny B. Goode" lyrics courtesy of http://gurolcanbek.tripod.com/100hits/song027.html
also at the suggestion of Dave Spriggs ('64) of VA - 01/22/05
Thanks again, Dave!
Twirling Guitar clip art courtesy of http://www.cliphoto.com/index0.htm – 01/27/05
Animated Lumpy Bouncy Dancing (by AF Artist - Greg Wilson) courtesy of http://www.animationfactory.com - 08/28/08
Twirling Treble Clef clip art courtesy of http://www.cliphoto.com/index0.htm - 01/23/05
Animated Animated Tiny Birthday Cake clip art courtesy of Sarah Puckett Kressaty ('65) of VA - 08/31/05
Animated Navy Flag clip art courtesy of http://www.angelfire.com/ny4/KevsGifsGalore/Patriotic.html - 06/18/03
Animated Dancing Teddy courtesy of Sandi Bateman Chestnut ('65) of VA - 03/08/11


The Application Development Analyst works with the client to define business requirement for very complex systems (both new and existing), formulating scope, objectives, and program specifications. This position then codes, tests, debugs, documents and implements new systems and/or changes to existing systems.
Coding: Write new programs and enhance existing programs meeting program specifications and Penn National Insurance programming standards. Implement program changes following documented change control procedures. Note: Coding at this level is typically limited to the most complex assignments.
Testing: Coordinate and perform unit, system, and model office testing associated with any project. Verify that test results meet business requirements.
Analysis/Design: Work with client to define business requirements for new systems and enhancements to existing systems. Analyze business requirements. Design and configure system solutions that meet business requirements and employ Penn National Insurance best practices. Design may include: user interfaces, business rules, output reports, data conversions, and interfaces with other systems.
Troubleshooting/Problem Resolution: Log identified development and production issues. Research and analyze issues to identify systemic problems and root causes. Document problem resolution alternatives and recommend course of action. Plan and coordinate problem resolution activities.
Documentation: Create program-level documentation including, but not limited to: program specifications, data conversion maps, screen and report layouts, flowcharts, troubleshooting documentation, and operations instructions. Create system-level documentation, including, but not limited to: business requirements, use cases, system overviews, change control instructions, disaster recovery instructions, flowcharts and diagrams. Update status and time tracking system weekly.
Client Interaction: Interact with client to clarify business requirements and develop test cases. Assist clients during testing, troubleshooting, and problem resolution tasks.
Estimating and Planning: Estimate time to complete individual assignments and discuss target dates with supervisor/manager. Create action plans associated with specific project assignments.
Leadership: Review peer code and certify adherence to Penn National Insurance standards. May also mentor new employees or provide cross-training. May present design solutions and obtain approvals for them.
Provides on-call or after hours application / technical support.
Participates in self-development to maintain the technical currency necessary to perform the duties of the position.
Participate on departmental standards committee and recommends changes to departmental standards/best practices.
Technical degree or associates degree in technical field required or 2 years comparable work experience required.
A minimum of 4 years programming and analysis experience required.
SQL Skills in Microsoft SSIS (Integration Services) and SSRS (Reporting Services).
Property & Casualty Insurance Experience is not required but would be beneficial.
VB.net experience is not required but would be beneficial.
This position is primarily a sedentary position that requires occasional standing and walking throughout the office environment.
Ability to hear and communicate via the telephone and/or monitoring devices to both internal and external clients.
Ability to maintain acceptable attendance and adhere to scheduled work hours.
Ability to interpret, develop and apply concepts based on assigned initiatives.
Must have the ability to communicate effectively both orally and in written format.
Must be able to operate a computer, keyboard, applicable printers and other general office equipment.
Must have a valid driver's license and be able to operate a motor vehicle.
Must have the ability to travel to remote office locations.


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100 Years – "The Squaw Man"
Blog Feature
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GWRL & Museum History
Hollywood History
Vincent J-R Kehoe
Museum Sponsors:
Westmore Screen Credits
Z to A – Westmore
Tribute to Robin McLaurin Williams
Cinema History
100 Years Hollywood in 3 Minutes
Westmore Museum
The GWRL&M was founded in Burbank in 2000 by Marvin G. Westmore, (Grandson of George H. Westmore) in order to serve the Westmore Academy of Cosmetic Arts students growing needs for historical research. Since January 2006, the museum's operations have been separate from the Makeup Academy in an effort to offer more specialized care and attention to the specific needs of a Makeup & Hair collection and develop a research library and museum to fulfill the community and cultural needs, add museum-trained personnel and create a respected Board of Directors.
In 2010 the Westmore Academy was purchased by Empire Beauty Schools @ www.Empire.edu and the Museum continued in it's location. Sadly, after two years (March 2012) Empire decided because of the nations continued economic problem as well as most US Bank's reluctance to issue educational loans, Empire would not maintain the Hollywood/Burbank location. Currently Empire has over 107 location across the United States.
The GWRL&M was not part of the Westmore Academy acquisition and thus continues to operate as a separate entity. The Museum is working on special traveling exhibits for educational institutions and museums.
Academy Awards 2013 – During the week prior to the 85th Annual Academy Awards event Marvin G. Westmore and Michael Westmore talked with KPCC radio about the historic Four Generations of Westmore's in Hollywood History.
2014 is a landmark year for Makeup's legendary Westmore family – marking 97 years of services that the family has provided to Hollywood's film industry and as medical cosmetic specialists.
The program covers and provides consultation, counseling and instruction – in collaboration with physicians, surgeons, dermatologists and other medical specialists – to medically referred clients who have undergone aesthetic or re-constructive surgery, as well as post-trauma patients and those with congenital skin discoloration. This program constitutes a cultural and social effort on behalf of the Westmore's to enhance participant's lives. As pioneers of their industry, the Westmore's not only created but defined the role of Makeup Artists in motion pictures. Wigmaker George Westmore made history in 1917 when he opened the very first makeup department at the Selig-Polyscope Studios in Edendale, a suburb of Los Angeles next to Hollywood. (Located in this same area was Mac Sennet's Keystone Studios, Chaplain Studios, and Disney.)
The Westmores
George's sons, Monte, Ern, Perc, and Wally went on to open their own makeup departments at Famous Players-Lasky Studio, then on Selma & Vine and later, Paramount Pictures on Melrose; First National and later Warner Brothers, Selznick International; RKO Hollywood Studio; and Universal International. By the 1930s nearly every movie studio had a Westmore heading their makeup department. In 1935 the brothers teamed up to open the most opulent salon of its time, a glamour mecca: The House of Westmore at 6638 Sunset Boulevard on the famous Sunset Strip. Although the salon closed in the mid sixties, the building remains a one part of the most historic building designs of early Hollywood.
Westmores of Hollywod
George's two youngest son's: Bud Westmore ran the makeup department at Universal International Pictures for 24 years where he re-created the makeup designs for Universal's horror characters including, Frankenstein and the Creature from the Black Lagoon. Frank was a freelance makeup artist who worked with Cecil B. DeMille on The Ten Commandments and wrote a family biography titled, The Westmore's of Hollywood.
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Drake's OVO Links With NFL For New Capsule Collection
Solange Speaks on Being Broken After Darren Wilson's Non-Indictment
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Never one to bite her tongue, Solange speaks on Darren Wilson's non-indictment yesterday and becomes the latest celebrity to speak up and share her thoughts on the disappointing news. Taking to Twitter, Mrs. Ferguson gave her thoughts on the heartbreaking news, feeling "just anger, and pain," and America not valuing the life of her son, Julez.
See Related Article: Wait, What? 15 Quotes From Darren Wilson's 18-Page Testimony You Need To Read
At a loss for words, Solo posted one tweet, "I don't have anything "insightful" to say right now. Just pain, and anger. Something we are all allowed to feel right now" and responded to another, ("Because this country doesn't value Black Men. Because I am a mother to a young Black Man. "@emilie_bro: Why? You just got married?") before hopping off.
Hours later, she continued her stream of thoughts on Instagram, showcasing a photo that she screen shot months ago of a Black child as a broken sculpture, Solange adds a lengthy statement, touching on her feelings of "brokenness" and hope that we can get through this trying time again, as people of color in America.
Solo's extensive caption reads:
Solange Reveals Saint Heron's Next Evolutionary Phase
"I screen shot this image months ago. Artist unknown. It moved me for many reasons. One being ….brokenness. Today I feel a sense of brokenness on behalf of my people. Black people. Everyone expresses differently. I respect all forms and shapes of expression. I respect those who don't see this as a matter of black and white, who think "unity and peace" will save us all from this, who's optimism in the heart of the gut wrench still seems to have a place…Although I feel differently, I respect it all."
While Solange tries to find some understanding of what's happening to her people, specifically to our young black men today, she expresses her experiences with race in her personal life. She continues:
"We were not molded here, to all be molded the same……My words are like aimless shapes and figures at this time. Trying to find a place to go, something to hold on to, to make "sense" of this all. But the one thing that's been concrete in my heart is my will to want to express something to my friends. To the people I love, who love me, who feel pain in this moment just as I do, but who do not feel pain in the way that I often do in many walks of life. Who might feel I talk about race too much, that it's consumed me, who I've distanced myself from….because it's true, I can't [take] a joke. When I told a friend of mine I was making an album about race, his response was…."Just make it fun". I would like him to think about it now. We are not Michael Browns family, but we are Michael Browns family. We don't hurt like they do, but we do hurt. Hurt like hell. Thing about my people though….we don't stay broken. We get up. We put the pieces together when there aren't even pieces to pick up…….and we will……again and again and again."
Solange's words are both heartbreaking and beautiful. After this, we cannot wait to hear her new work.
A photo posted by S A I N T R E C O R D S (@saintrecords) on Nov 11, 2014 at 6:04am PST
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Release Day Blast: The Killing Cure: Redeem (Book Three of The Killing Cure Series) by C.S. Kendall
Posted on February 4, 2020 by Amy-OUABB
In this fast-paced, edge of your seat final installment to C.S. Kendall's The Killing Cure, Julia and Charlie are finally building a life together after a century apart. But when Charlie starts to display puzzling side effects of his supernatural existence, they are forced to seek help from the last person they want to see. Can Julia and Charlie find their way to a happy ever after, or have their fates been sealed by the murderous fountain of youth?
About The Kill Cure: Redeem
Title: The Kill Cure: Redeem
Author: C.S. Kendall
Series: The Killing Cure #3
Genre: Young Adult Paranormal Romance
Publisher: Escape Artists Enterprises
Format: Digital eBook
Digital ISBN: B0847CCKGY
Finally, after a century apart, Julia and Charlie begin building a life together. But once again, their plans for a future are thwarted when Charlie displays puzzling side effects of his supernatural existence as the Phoenix. As his symptoms progress and Julia runs out of options, they are forced to seek out the only other immortal they know—Charlie's former captor, Amara.
Darius and Amara go back millennia. Having drunk from the murderous Fountain of Youth, their history is marred by deadly choices. Amara is desperate to have Darius back but he cannot forgive her for the part she played in unleashing the Fountain of Youth on the world or for what the water made her do.
When Julia gets wind of Amara's insidious plan to redeem herself, she finds that an enemy of an enemy is a friend. After saving her life, Darius reveals the truth about Charlie's existence as the Phoenix, including the fact that this time, Julia can't save the only man she's ever loved. Armed with nothing but a shadowy foretelling about the Phoenix, Julia discovers that with Charlie and his newfound abilities they may be able to stop Amara from unleashing her treachery on the world. The only problem is they have no idea how. Even if they could figure it out, will the cost of bringing Amara down be too high?
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Copyright© 2020 The Kill Cure: Redeem
C.S. Kendall
The coffee finished dripping, and Julia poured two mugs in silence. She turned to face Charlie, handing him one of the mugs. "We need to figure out what's happening here."
"You don't' have to convince me. As distressing as it is to take on the painful memories of others, I guess I shouldn't be surprised that being a miracle worker comes with side effects."
Julia laughed. "Stop calling yourself that."
"What? Miracle worker? What would you call me?"
She stared at him for a moment, but nothing clever came to mind. "I got nothing."
"Then don't judge."
Julia sobered. "But why? Why side effects? You do the world a favor! As far as Amara's concerned, you're some kind of freaking Savior or something. Why should you suffer?"
"Why should anyone? What makes me less entitled to my share of suffering?"
"This isn't your share. This is other peoples' share."
"I don't know…there's always balance, right? The Fountain of youth heals you, but it makes a killer of you. The antidote spares you from such a fate, but you'll be sick or mortal again. Everything has a cost. A counterweight."
"I supposed. Still—"
Charlie set his coffee on the small spread of counter and wrapped his arms around Julia. He pierced her gaze with his chocolate eyes.
"Can you just enjoy the moments I'm sane?" Pushing a tendril of hair out of her face, he laid a kiss on her forehead. "I have an idea. We're up early. How about we try to catch the sunrise?"
"I think that's an excellent idea."
Hand in hand, they retreated to the porch. Julia draped herself across Charlie's lap, and they sat in quiet content, waiting for the sun to take its first glimpse over the horizon.
"Ah, this is what I always imagined." Charlie's eyes were closed, his arms wrapped around Julia as he held her close to his body.
"These are the perfect moments," Julia agreed. "When I was out on the road hunting down all those who had a drink from the Fountain, I would often wonder what a quiet morning would be like with you. Or an uneventful evening. Sometimes I felt so far from the girl I was, I wondered if I'd be able to enjoy something normal like this with you."
"And can you?"
She kissed Charlie's nose.
Charlie tipped Julia's chin with his finger, lifting her gaze to meet his. "This is all I ever wanted. You, me, the quiet…" he trailed, a certain sadness shadowing his expression.
"And children. You always wanted children."
She tousled her fingers through his hair and kissed him on the cheek, with the wish in her heart that she could give him what he's always longed for.
"I did. But I've come to terms with the fact that that dream had to go with everything else. But I'm happy to find a new dream, as long as you're by my side."
"Nothing could tear me away."
Other Books in the The Killing Cure series:
Title: Guardian: The Kill Cure Origins
Series: The Killing Cure: #0.5
Digital ISBN: B01C6LB40U
What if Ponce de Leon was right, and there truly exists a fountain of youth somewhere? Would you take a drink? Indeed, everything you've heard is true, but only half-true. Such a fountain exists, and the water gives life. But it demands it too. Once a sip is taken, the waters within come calling, awakening a need within those who have had a drink to kill so the water can replenish the stores of life giving power flowing from the fountain. But there is a safeguard–a family who has passed down guardianship of the water from generation to generation. Guardian tells the story of Norman, who struggles to come into his new role and ultimately makes a decision that will alter the course for those across the generations who have taken a drink from the deadly spring.
Available: Amazon | Barnes and Noble | Kobo
Title: The Kill Cure: Drink
Format: Digital eBook / Print
Digital ISBN: B07YRTYMDC
Print ISBN: 9781513704586
Childhood friendship turns to love in this dark reimagining of the fountain of youth. In 1919, Charlie returns from WWI and gives his heart to Julia. As their love story begins, tragedy strikes when Julia contracts a deadly illness. On her deathbed, dreams of a future together shatter, but Charlie refuses to give up, convincing Julia to drink from a vial of "healing waters" his war buddy swore would bring spontaneous healing. Julia's miraculous recovery brings hope, but the water's murderous side effects snuff out the couple's short-lived joy. Can Charlie help Julia fight the water's call to kill? All their efforts may be in vain when Julia has to choose between running from the curse or embracing it in order to save Charlie. Journey with Julia and Charlie through a love story that spans a hundred years and an age-old curse that spans more and worse, puts Charlie's life and Julia's soul at risk.
Title: The Kill Cure: Heal
Digital ISBN: B01CRIMK5K
After completing the one hundred year-long mission Julia was forced to carry out, she returns to the island where it all began. But rather than finding her beloved Charlie where she left him, the island which houses the cursed fountain of youth is abandoned. In her frantic search for Charlie, Julia will enlist the help of an unlikely ally—someone from her past whom she believed to be dead. This new partnership is rocky, but together they will work to solve the mystery of where Charlie has gone. But even more perplexing than his disappearance is what Charlie has become. With extraordinary abilities of his own, Charlie's talents are valuable, and they've been found out by a dangerous foe. Journey again with Julia as she finds Charlie, unearths a wealth of secrets contained within the fountain of youth's waters, and discovers that a mission she thought completed…has only just begun.
Kate has an MA in art history from San José State University and has taught art history at a local college. For many years, she has worked as a dental hygienist, courageously offering encouragement to her non-flossing patients.
She has always enjoyed writing but became more serious after being encouraged by a friend to participate in National Novel Writing Month. She began writing historical fiction but soon realized that the romance was taking over the history.
Kate is a Bay Area native who lives near the beach with her husband and Lola, their spoiled Labrador Retriever. When not writing, she enjoys cooking, music, movies, reading, and fangirling over Jamie Dornan.
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Destination-Uttarakhand
Uttarakhand - Dev Bhoomi
Magnificent mountains with eternal snow clad peaks, dark forests, green fertile valleys, raging torrents and calm, placid lakes nestled in the lap of nature, Uttarakhand is one of the most beautiful northern states of India located on the southern slope of the Himalayan range. Mighty Himalayan peaks and glaciers are on its north where it borders Tibet. Nepal is on its east, Indian state of Uttar Pradesh is on south and Himachal Pradesh lies on its west and northwest. The state is popularly known as Devbhoomi, (land of Gods) , because it is home to many revered Hindu pilgrimages and moreover here where the holy Ganges finds its origin before making its way to the other Indian states.
Uttarakhand is divided into the administrative divisions Garhwal and Kumaon.
Nearest Airport : Dehradun and Panth Nagar
By Road : All the major Uttarakhand destinations are well connected by road.
By Train : Nearest railway stations Ramnagar, Haldwani and Kathgodam
Best Time to visit and climate:
The best time forvisiting Uttarakhand is September - November, March - May. Monsoon prevails from July to September & the winter months are very cold but popular for snowfall.
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Places to visit in Garhwal Uttarakhand
Haridwar : Dotted with temples and ashrams, Haridwar (way to God) is one the most holy places of Hindu religion and is situated On the bank of the river Ganges, where the river moves into the plains after arriving from the mountains. This holy city is one of the seven premier holy cities of India. Haridwar is also the gateway to the other two pilgrimages - Kedarnath and Badrinath.
Rishikesh ; Rishikesh is derived from Rishikesha, one of the many names of Lord Vishnu. Rishikesh is one of the most revered Hindu holy cities located in the Himalayan foothills with Ganga river flowing through it in all its grandeur. It is a picturesque place offering a combination of spirituality, glorious environment and adrenalin pumping white water rafting.
Mussoorie : Mussoorie is a popular hill station in the Garhwal Himalayas is situated on a ridge dominated by majestic Himalyan Deodars. The wood has been used in construction of many of the landmark colonial buildings scattered around the town.. Due to its panoramic views and its proximity to Delhi, Mussoorie has been a favourite weekend destination for visitors from the nearby plains since the time of the Raj. During the reign of the Gurkhas in the area, Mussoorie used to be just another Himalayan village, popular with the grazers for the "Mansur" shrubs which gave the town its name. When the British forces took over Garhwal from the Gurkhas in 1814, it quickly became a popular summer haven for the British officers escaping from the oppressive heat of the plains. The colonial touch is still visible all over.
Auli : Commanding magnificent view of the surrounding Himalayan peaks of Nanda Devi, Trishul, Ketu and Kamet , on the edge of the Nanada Devi national park, Auli is emerging as a important destination for trekking and hiking.
Travelling to Auli is an adventure in itself as the mountain road from the holy city Rishikesh snakes through beautiful Garhwal Himalaya scenery; crossing small picturesque towns and river ganga on one side en route to Joshimath and then Auli.
Chopta : Nestled in the arms of Kumaon Himalaya, Chopta a picturesque small hamlet of breathtaking beauty is situated on the Gopeshwar-Ukhimath road. Chopta, an unspoiled gift of nature , is rich in flora and fauna and is quietly lying amidst thick forests of pine, deodar and rhododendrons.
Valley of Flowers National Park (UNESCO Natural Heritage) is renowned for its mesmerizing meadows of endemic alpine flowers. In the month of July every year hundreds of wild flowers bloom in this valley including the rare Himalayan Blue Poppy.The easy trek can be combined with another enchanting trek to the high altitude Sikh Gurdwara – Hemkund Sahib.
Badrinath : Badrinath shrine in the lap of the Himalayas, is one of the holiest Hindu shrines dedicated to Lord Vishnu. It commands a mesmerizing view of Nilkantha Peak, as it reflects the first rays of the rising sun. The spot was once carpeted with wild berries, giving rise to the name 'Badri Van', meaning 'forest of jujube berries'.
Kedarnath : : Perched atop the Garhwal Himalayan range, with the Mandakini River flowing by, and framed by the impressive and beautiful Kedarnath Mountain Range, the town of Kedarnath is dedicated to Lord Shiva, and is one of the most sacred Hindu shrines in India.
Places to visit in Kumaon Uttarakhand
Jim Corbett National Park , the "land of roar and trumpet", is the best place in India to see two of the countries' most famous mega faunas – Royal Bengal Tigers and Asiatic Elephants in an abode of spectacular scenic beauty. With the Ramganga river flowing through the park and the golden grasslands and foothills rising all around, it unveils one of the most beautiful landscapes of the Indian National Parks.
Naninital : Nainital is a beautiful town built up around Lake Naini. The town is surrounded by 3 spectacular mountains: Mount Naina in the north, Mount Deopatha in the west and Mount Ayarpatha in the south. The town is laid out in 2 parts around the 2 km wide, glittering lake - Tallital and Mallital - which separates the 2 districts. This lake is the lifeline of the city and the main attraction to visitors to this area.
Nainital was discovered by an Englishman Lord Baron in 1841. He was so enchanted by the beauty and climate that he made Nainital the summer capital of United Province.
Kaushani : Kausani is a picturesque hill station famous for its spectacular 300 km wide panoramic view of the Himalayas and breathtaking sunsets.
Ranikhet : A long time ago Kumaoni queen Padmini was smitten with the scenic vista of this hill town leading to her king Sukhdev naming the area queen's meadow or Ranikhet. Ranikhet still retain the unspoilt charm and sylvan surrounding that provides panoramic views to the Himalayan peaks. Thick gorgeous forests of deodar and pine trees on the slopes with snow capped Himalayan range dominated by the Nanda devi peak form the backdrop of this tranquil hill station.
Binsar : Once the capital of the Chand Raj dynasty, Binsar is the embodiment of tranquility and serenity. Located on top of a hill with a spectacular 360 degree view of snow capped Kumaon mountain peaks and Almora valley. Binsar Wildlife Sanctuary spread over an area of 45.59 Sq km area was established in 1988 for the conservation of the broad leaf oak forests. It is home to more than 200 bird species (Birdlife International recognised the sanctuary as an important Bird Area by Bird life International.) and rich with Himalayan fauna barking deer, musk deer, leopard, bear and bharal.
Munsiyari : Munsiyari a little slice of heaven sits at an elevation of about 2,200 m (7,200 ft) on the banks of Goriganga river at the base of the mighty Kumaon Himalayan mountain range. Munsiyari is well known for its quaintness and dramatic sunset-sunrise on Panchchulli Peaks. It offers spectacular views of these five sister peaks of the Himalayas. The town is serves as the starting point of various treks into the interior of the Himalayan range.
A popular local saying goes like "It means if you have visited Munsyari at least once in your life then it is equivalent to visiting the rest of the world."


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RAPID RIVER — Tyler Sundling picked off a pass at the four-yard line with 45 seconds remaining and Rapid River held on to knock off Cedarville 36-30 here Friday. The win places the Rockets in the eight-player Division 2 state championship game in Marquette next Saturday.
The Trojans had just converted a 4th-and-five play to put the ball at the Rockets' 16-yard line.
Sundling admitted to being down for a brief moment when that happened.
The game-saving interception by Sundling came right after the Rockets had scored to take the lead with 2:03 remaining in the game.
The Rockets faced a 3rd-and-eight from their own 33. Quarterback Brent Lundquist ran a play-action plass and threw deep to Nate Olson, who made a tough contested catch and maintained his balance to stay in bounds and streak down the sideline for the score.
Asked about the final drive, Lundquist admitted it was nerve-wracking.
It was a wild night, with the two teams going up and down a field covered with roughly four inches of snow.
The Trojans fumbled on the first play of the game and Steven Taylor recovered it for the Rockets. Two plays later, Lundquist found Sundling on a 46-yard touchdown strike to put the Rockets up 6-0.
On the ensuing kickoff, Thomas Bohn broke open a 75-yard return for a touchdown for the Trojans to tie the score.
Sundling scored again on a one-yard TD run on the Rockets' next drive to make it 14-6.
Gunnar Fountain punched in a run from eight yards out on the Trojans' first possesion of the second quarter to pull within two. Midway through the period, Michael Fairchild blocked a punt that went into the end zone and out of bounds that resulted in a safety, tying the game at 14. The score remained that way going into halftime. "We had some foolish penalties and turnovers really hurt us," Trojans' coach Scott Barr said.
Each team scored once in the third quarter, with the Rockets striking first on a 24-yard TD pass from Lundquist to Olson. The two-point conversion catch by Sam Orth made it 22-14.
Chase Fisher scored late in the third on a 25-yard TD run for the Trojans and the two-point conversion again tied the score at 22.
Cedarville put together another solid drive early in the fourth, punching it on a 25-yard run by Chase Fisher to go up 30-22.
On the ensuing kickoff, Sundling ran to his left and made a man miss on his way for an 80-yard TD return. Lundquist caught the pass from Olson on the two-point try to knot it back up at 30.
With 1:58 remaining in the game after the Rockets had taken the lead back on the Lundquist pass to Olson, Bohn returned the kickoff to the 47yard line of the Rockets. The drive stalled on Sundling's interception, effectivley ending the game.
Barr went on to speak about how much the 10 Trojans' seniors, who played their final game, meant to the program.
Asked about the game-winning touchdown pass, Ostrenga was very happy for Lundquist.
Lundquist went 8-9 passing for 180 yards and three TDs. Sundling carried 13 times for 30 yards and and caught three passes for 49 yards. He totaled three TDs — one rushing, one receiving, and one on a kickoff return.
Gunner Larson carried 16 times for 69 yards for the Rockets and Olson caught two passes for 91 yards and two touchdowns.
Grant Fountain had a very gutsy effort to lead the Trojans, rushing 25 times for 144 yards and a touchdown.
Fisher carried 11 times for 67 yards and a score, while Gunnar Fountain had six carries for 24 yards and a touchdown. He also caught two passes for 13 yards.
Masuga finished 3-6 for 28 yards passing.
Rapid River moves on to the state championship at the Superior Dome in Marquette next Saturday at 2 p.m. It will face the winner of Portland St. Patrick and Onekama.


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The Smithsonian's National Museum of African Art awarded the African Art Awards for the first time.
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By AUDREY WILSON | Tuesday, February 26, 2019, 12:05 a.m.
Courtesy of AUDREY WILSON Various sriracha sauces.
In a recent special on NPR, the famous U.S.-made Huy Fong Sriracha sauce was taken to Si Racha, Thailand, known for its hot sauce.
The people took pride in their hot sauce; after all, it was named after their town. Samples of the sauce were given to ordinary people at the market, and all of the native Si Rachans did not care for the American-made Huy Fong Sriracha sauce as they thought their sauces from the region were so much better.
In Thailand, sriracha sauce is commonly served with rice and omelets. It is also an added ingredient in making pad thai noodles.
This sparked my interest, so I went looking for sriracha sauces and wanted to compare them to the now famous American Huy Fong sriracha sauce.
I found sriracha chili sauce manufactured by Kosol-Ampa Co. Ltd of Chonburi, Thailand, at TK's Noodle House in Kailua-Kona. At KTA, I found Lee Kum Kee Sriracha Chili Sauce, Huy Fong sriracha sauce, both of America, and Flying Goose Brand Sriracha Hot Chili Sauce from Sri Racha/Rayong, Thailand.
I made some chicken summer rolls, and Dean and I worked on tasting the two sriracha sauces from the U.S. and the two from Thailand side-by-side. The Sriracha Chili Sauce from Chonburi, Thailand, was complex with a balance of sweet, sour, salty and hot, just like most Thai foods. But in comparison, the Flying Goose brand from Si Racha was complex and balanced like the other sriracha sauce from Thailand, but this one was nice and hot. It was a complete sauce and certainly the winner in our book.
The Huy Fong sauce was very thick with complex chili flavors. It had a lot of heat, but was only one dimensional. Because of its heat, it worked well with the addition of either catsup or mayonnaise to make it more balanced. Our immediate favorite, because of its complexity and heat, was the Flying Goose Brand Sriracha chili sauce from Thailand, although we enjoyed the Thai sriracha sauce by Kosol-Ampa Co. with steamed broccoli.
Reading the ingredients on the label, the Thai sriracha sauce contains sodium benzoate as a preservative. The Flying Goose sauce contains potassium sorbate, which is a white salt commonly used as a food preservative. It is naturally found in some fruits. Huy Fong sriracha sauce contains potassium sorbate and sodium bisulfate, and the Lee Kum Kee Sriracha sauce contains no artificial colors, flavors or preservatives, although it was our least favorite.
Sriracha sauce was created 80 years ago, according to Bon Appetit, by Thanom Chakkapak from Si Racha, a seaside district in Thailand. She made a sauce for her family and friends, who encouraged her to sell it commercially. Her sauce became the best-selling chili sauce in Thailand. In 1984, Chakkapak sold the company to Thai Theparos Food Products.
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