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“Words are, in my not so humble opinion, our most inexhaustible source of magic.” —Albus Dumbledore.
Books are truly magical objects that can transport us into a whole other world without us ever having to leave the comfort of our chair! And in children's books that magic is all the more powerful. With characters that children connect with, stories that lift you into an adventure, illustrations that create a whole other world, picture books and children's novels capture the imagination like no other. Sometimes books which create magic aren't always the ones you expect because it's in the sharing of the story that the magic comes to life. This month we are looking for a little spark of magic! Share with us the books that have worked a little magic in your home with your children. They might not be the most beautiful, or the most well-known but if they have sparked magic in your heart then they are truly special books and need to be shared.
March meant magic for the @kidlitpicks book club, and our theme was chosen by Me!!!
Diversity brings knowledge, understanding, unity, love and empathy. Diversity is what makes our world so beautiful. We are all different flowers in a glorious bouquet, a variety of strands that weave together to form an incredible tapestry. It is vital that our children embrace the uniqueness of individuals. “It is time for parents [for all of us] to teach young people early on that in diversity there is beauty and there is strength.” —Maya Angelou.
Share with us children’s books that celebrate diversity and tag them with #kidlitpicks_diversity.
I am so loving co-hosting this monthly linky with the lovely Laura's Lovely Blog and Acorn Books and reading all the wonderful posts that you have shared. Kids Love to Read is a link-up to share blog posts written by other bloggers that star wonderful children's books. It's a great way to find new blogs to read and new book recommendations too, as well as invite people to come and read your own blog.
Last month my favourite post came from A Cornish Geek - books for empowering young readers. As you know I love books that encourage children to look at strong female role models but I haven't seen any of the books she shared yet! Laura chose a blog post that I also loved by Sarah over at Let Them be Small with a marvelous list of new space books. And Acorn Books chose a very clever post from Along Came Poppy which celebrated Kipper's 30th birthday by making blue balloon-powered cars!
We have a fabulous giveaway this month of Fairy Tale Play: a pop-up storytelling book by Julia Spiers which comes with pop-out characters and scripts to act out the traditional tales. And it is truly truly beautiful!
*Terms and conditions: Entries are open to UK and Ireland residents. The competition closes on the the 10th May 2019. Winners will be announced on social media and contacted via email. If the winner does not respond to the email in two weeks, a new winner will be randomly chosen.
I kept seeing Mixed by Arree Chung on bookshelves, both real and virtual, but it took me so long to buy it. I'm not really sure why as everyone who had a copy was raving about it. I guess sometimes great books are right under our nose but we don't actually read it properly. But one of you lovely readers told me that I had to have a copy, and I'm not sure why but that finally pushed me to order one. And it’s become an instant favourite. I just have read it 100 times in the last month. BookBairn loves it, I love it!
This is a story of colour. In the beginning there were three colours: reds, yellows and blues and they lived together in colour harmony. But one day each colour proclaims themselves the best. And they each go their separate ways, dividing their once happy home into three separate neighbourhoods separated by walls and barbed wire fences. Until one day when two colours fall in love and decide to mix. Creating a whole new colour! And she's so cute. Cute enough to overcome the critics. And finally more colours decide to mix creating a wonderful rainbow of colours in the residents of the new town!
This is such a beautiful story and that synopsis doesn’t do it justice. The illustrations are wonderful and unsurprisingly the use of colour is perfect against the black and white backgrounds. The colours really stand out! And the endpapers are my favourite!
A story about division, inclusion, diversity it’s a fantastic story! I waited too long to buy it! Don’t make the same mistake - get yourself a copy!!
Disclaimer: I bought this book with my own hard-earned pennies thanks to you lovely readers who used my Amazon Affiliates link over the Christmas period. Words and opinions are my own. Please read our Review Policy if you want to know more. If you click on the image of the book below you will be sent to Amazon.co.uk using an affiliate link. This means that if you choose to purchase on Amazon.co.uk, I will receive a small sum (around 20-90p per book) from Amazon at no extra cost to you. I understand that you may not want to use an affiliate link, but if you like reading our blog post please just think of it as a small tip for a tip-off to an awesome book. And know that your support means I can buy more books! For more information check out our For Readers Section.
When I was sharing a book for International Women's Day earlier this month I couldn't think of a better one than this wonderful might princess book!! And of course it makes the perfect addition to our Little Feminist Book Club series.
is that they sound the same.
and a dragon who’s to blame.
Who often want a bride.
Princess Daisy and the Dragon and the Nincompoop Knights by Steven Lenton is a lot more than just an amusing title! It’s BookBairn’s favourite book at the moment and Princess Daisy is a lot more than your regular princess. She uses the evidence of all the strange and frightening things that are happening in her town to conclude that they have a dragon problem.
We can be heroes too!
Such an empowering message of a princess who is a bit mightier than some of the old-fashioned ones. But of course, Daisy and the Dragon and the knights all live happily ever after.
There are so many great things about this book I hardly know where to start. Personally, I love a rhyming a picture book! But they have to be well done and this one is. They rhymes are perfect for reading aloud and they roll off the tongue so well. It also has great fun illustrations that bring the story to life with little extras and humour beyond the words of the story - and a little hidden snail on many pages! Another wonderful thing about this book is that it is part of the Nosy Crow Stories Aloud series so you can listen to the audiobook by scanning the QR code or on the Nosy Crow podcast (you could even pop over and listen now to hear how good it is!). And of course our copy is extra special because when we met the lovely Steven Lenton he signed and drew a special dragon for BookBairn.
But it’s one that we love and read over and over! 100s of times! And with a mighty girl message in each read for BookBairn it’s a truly wonderful story!
Disclaimer: This book was sent by the publisher for review. Words and opinions are my own. Please read our Review Policy if you want to know more. If you click on the image of the book below you will be sent to Amazon.co.uk using an affiliate link. This means that if you choose to purchase on Amazon.co.uk, I will receive a small sum (around 20-90p per book) from Amazon at no extra cost to you. I understand that you may not want to use an affiliate link, but if you like reading our blog post please just think of it as a small tip for a tip-off to an awesome book. And know that your support means I can buy more books! For more information check out our For Readers Section.
BookBairn loves a story about a chameleon! She loves the way they change colour, the way they play hide-and-seek. And of course there are many great stories about them for little ones because it's a fun way to talk about colours with children. We've got a list together of the best ones we could find using mostly our local library (and our own bookshelves!).
We love the story of Neon Leon by Jane Clarke & Britta Teckentrup. It tells the story of Neon Leon, the chameleon who is neon orange and he doesn't seem able to change colour. This is an interactive story where you try to help Leon fit in with the background and the crowd, and when he can't it's little readers jobs to help him find a place where he can fit in. It's utterly charming, and the illustrations just make this book! However, despite this book strongly relying on the visual elements, BookBairn loves listening to the audiobook on the Nosy Crow Stories Aloud Podcast too!
We shared My Colourful Chameleon by Leonie Roberts & Mike Byrne last year when we joined in the blog tour and it really has become a favourite read. We certainly read it three or four times a day for several days after it first arrived and we still read it regularly! This lovely book tells the story of a little girl and her pet chameleon who just keeps disappearing. Her mum thinks her beloved pet is a pest when they lose it on a daily basis because, of course, it just keeps changing colour. The illustrations are simply adorable and the changing coloured chameleon is irresistible and BookBairn is now fairly insistent on a pet chameleon!
Deep in the rainforest all was not well. Chameleon was having trouble with his colours. In Chameleon's Crazy Colours by Nicola Grant & Michael Terry, Chameleon is in a terrible muddle and without his camouflage, he can't hide. Monkey and Meercat offer to help him with his colours but they seem to be more of a hinderance and, in fact, they seem to be enjoying his errors! But what will happen if Lion comes prowling and growling? Perhaps this clever little chap can convince Lion that chameleons are to be feared too? A fun and silly story that has lovely illustrations, we love talking about all the different colours as we read!
From the wonderful author that is Eric Carle, and in his distinctive style, The Mixed Up Chameleon is a story that has us laughing out loud! Chameleon takes a trip to the zoo, he decides he would like to emulate lots of the features of all the other animals and he gets all mixed up! With tabbed pages showing all the different animals little ones can find the animals that they love best and see how the chameleon has taken on some of their characteristics.The end result is a rather strange looking creature with flamingo legs, deer's antlers and an elephants trunk amongst many other things. In the end he decides it's better to be himself! And he's better at catching flies than any of the other creatures anyway. We love this one! And enjoy watching the video of the story too!
Chameleons are very versatile creatures, changing colour to camouflage themselves, but in Crafty Chameleon by Mwenye Hadithi & Adrienne Kennaway Chameleon is also very crafty and clever. Fed-up with the bullying behaviour of Leopard and Crocodile who keep bothering little Crafty Chameleon and the other smaller creatures, he ties Crocodile and Leopard together without them knowing and as they pull each other all over the forest. Chameleon gets the better of both and proves that brains are often better than strength or size. With lovely illustrations accompanying this moral tale, it's a fun story to read together!
Stories about chameleons are bound to be an exploration of colours but in Blue Chameleon by Emily Gravett wit and humour takes it to a new level. With very few words this is such a great story about changing shape and colour to match other objects until Chameleon is exhausted! But finally he meets someone just like him to have fun with and change colours and dance with. In Emily's distinctive pencil style this book is a great early story for young readers but also a fun one for children just learning to recognise words. A very colourful book!
Of all the chameleon books we have shared Look at me! Look at me! by Rose Williamson & Doreen Marts is one of my favourites for helping little ones learn about colour. Cammy the chameleon lives in a tree and she is very good at hiding. But Cammy doesn't want to hide - she wants to be noticed! She begins to wonder what it would be like if she didn't always blend in. And she begins to use her colour-changing powers to transform into the brightest creature in the rainforest! Using contrast colours to make her stand out this book has lots of great images to discuss colours with children and the illustration style is very cute and engaging! The story also has a message though - when Cammy stands out she finds it hard to catch the flies like the other chameleons and she realises that it's not good to be a show off all the time! Such a sweet little reminder for children to embrace and enjoy their special skills but in balance rather than showing off! This is a lovely book we borrowed from the library but I can see us picking up a copy of our own soon!
Chameleon wants to have a race and all the other lizards want to join in! From geckos to iguanas, komodo dragons to salamanders all the lizards are involved in Chameleon Races by Laura Hambleton. But who will win? This is a great introduction to all things lizard but also has lots of great vocabulary for movement and I believe there are bilingual versions too making it a great one for language learning! The illustrations are a quirky collage with the eyes of the lizards being photographs this book is such fun! And a nice one for little children!
I hope you have found some wonderful books for your little ones to enjoy as they learn about colours and our little camouflaged buddies.
Disclaimer: these are all our choices. Some were sent from publishers (others are books that I have found using our local library's online catalogue to search for) but they were not sent in connection with this post. Their inclusion here is my choice. Because I really do think they are great. Please read our Review Policy if you want to know more. If you click on the image of the book below you will be sent to Amazon.co.uk using an affiliate link. This means that if you choose to purchase on Amazon.co.uk, I will receive a small sum (around 20-90p per book) from Amazon at no extra cost to you. I understand that you may not want to use an affiliate link, but if you like reading our blog post please just think of it as a small tip for a tip-off to an awesome book. And know that your support means I can buy more books! For more information check out our For Readers Section.
A quick turnaround since out last Touring Picture Book post but when there are such wonderful books to share it's no wonder we had to get this one out to you quickly! If you're new to the Touring Picture Book: welcome! The team love to share a fun new release and a follow-up activity you can do with your children or a connection that we have made to the book that you might find helpful to think about.
And it has taken us a whole month to come up with the next couple of books as there have been so many interesting new releases already this year! But we are starting with an inspirational one!
in the swamp by the light of the moon.
singing his little frog tune.
so he stopped and he let out a sigh.
what a lonely wee froggy am I."
In the Swamp by the Light of the Moon by Frann Preston-Gannon is the story of a little frog who is singing to himself in the swamp one night but he finds that his song just doesn't seem right. It's incomplete. He is missing something - or someone? So he invites the other animals to join in. And so in pour the beats of the crocodile, the melodies of the mice, the harmonies of the fish, the tones of the birds but still something is missing. The tiny voice of the bug. But bug feels that her voice is too small and not pretty. So frog has to convince her that he voice is beautiful.
each voice blended in with the rest.
needed everyone's voice to sound best.
To describe this book as a lyrical picture book just doesn't seem to do it justice! With a message of inclusivity, that all voices - no matter how small - should be heard, this is a picture book that will resonate with readers of all ages. And I love that the little bug (who turns out to shine a light on the problem!) is on every single page - probably ignored by older readers but definitely something little children will spot! And doesn't that support the message too. The colours in this book are incredibly evocative of a beautiful swamp (if there is such a thing as a beautiful swamp) with a fairytale-like quality. The characters are enchanting and will have your little ones wanting to join in with the song. (If you are looking for ideas on how to do this check out my fellow TPB bloggers linked at the bottom of this post.) An absolutely outstanding and heart-warming picture book!
When I was in Girl Guides I learned how to make an origami frog and it's a skill that has stuck with me - I can still make them by heart! And what's more they are a great little trick to have up your sleeve with children as this particular frog has a folding mechanism that means he can literally jump across the table - meaning you can have frog jump competitions etc. But I've never written a tutorial like this before so I've taken lots of photos to help and hope I can make it clear for you.
1. You need a square piece of paper.
3. Fold it again to make a small square but then undo that fold so you have a nice clean crisp. From here on we work on the top half and then the bottom half to make things simpler.
4. On the top half of your rectangle, fold the top left hand corner half way, and crease. Unfold it. And repeat on the top right corner. When you unfold you should have a cross at the top.
5. This is the trickiest step. Put your left finger under the left triangle and your right finger under the right triangle. Push them together and downwards to create a fold. Then flatten the top piece to make a triangle. Press all these creases nice and firm. That's the top part (almost) finished.
If you managed that you're over the worst!!
6. Working on the bottom square now. Fold it in half upwards.
7. Fold the left and right edges in towards the middle. This should make an arrow shape.
8. Fold the bottom square upwards in half again.
9. Fold the top rectangle edges over to make two small triangle shapes. Just watch here as the paper gets quite thick!
10. Gently pull these edges outwards to make a boat shape.
11. Fold those edges down to make the legs of the frog.
12. Fold the ends of each 'limb' to create feet for your frog.
13. Fold the frog's bottom all the way up so that it covers the head using the existing crease. Then create a fold in the middle of the bottom to create a hinge that you can use to flip your frog.
14. Flip him over, pull back on the spring and watch him hop.
I hope that all makes sense and the photos help explain my instructions! And you have a lovely little jumping frog! You can let the kids add eyes and decorate them and then have a jumping competition.
If you did manage to follow those ramblings please do tag me in your froggy photos!!
Check out the other activities happening across the Touring Picture Book Club and pop over to our Twitter to be in with a chance of winning a copy of In the Swamp by the Light of the Moon of your very own!
And look out for our next touring picture book which will be Sunflower Shoots and Muddy Boots by Katherine Halligan & Grace Easton.
And if you've popped over from one of the other fabulous blogs - hello! And our regular readers - hello to you too! We would love to hear if you have any signed books that you love!
Mummy, BookBairn and the Touring Picture Book Team!
Disclaimer: all four bloggers were sent copies of the book after we reached out to the publisher and requested them and we were provided with an additional copy for the giveaway. Words and opinions are each of our own.
If you click on the title or image of the book you will be sent to Amazon.co.uk using an affiliate link. This means that if you choose to purchase on Amazon.co.uk, I will receive a small sum (around 20-70p per book) from amazon at no extra cost to you. And by using our Audible links I receive what is called a 'bounty' but is also a type of commission. I understand that you may not want to use an affiliate link, but if you like reading our blog please just think of it as a small tip for a tip-off to an awesome book. And know that your support means I can buy more books! For more information check out our 'For Our Readers' section.

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Ella Wheeler Wilcox was an American poet and journalist.
This is a synthetic collection consisting of manuscripts, typescripts, and correspondence. The manuscripts and typescripts comprise a draft of a poem by the author and a manuscript note, as well as a poem by Louise Robinson Waite. The correspondence comprises letters from the author, dating from 1881 to 1919, to Julian Hawthorne, I. M. Stoddard, Louise Robinson Waite, and others, as well a letter relating to the author, dated March 10 [n.y.], from Ethel Wilcox Hauptman to Louise Robinson Waite. There are letters to Ella Wheeler Wilcox from Paul Börnsen and from Robert M. Wilcox, dating from 1882 to 1917.
Previous owners include Joan Howe, W. T. H. Howe, and Louise Robinson Waite.


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Seventy percent of organizations agree that using a contingent workforce has a positive effect on controlling total labor costs, while 69% agree gig workers have a positive impact on the agility of the organization.
The most sizeable downside effect of using a contingent workforce from an employer’s perspective was on the culture of the existing workforce – 21% of organizations see a negative impact while only 31% see a positive impact; relatedly, 14% see a negative impact from gig workers on the skill development of the existing workforce and 37% agree that use of contingent workers hampers the development of the permanent workforce.
15% of organizations see a negative impact of using a contingent workforce on security of information, intellectual property and cyber security, with only 23% taking a sanguine view of this.
There is a notable split on whether 'contingent workers are the workforce of the future'; slightly more (36%) agree than disagree (29%) with this view. It feels like many organizations are still weighing up the impact of the rise of the gig economy, while some early adopters are enthusiastic on this major shift in the world of work.
Fifty percent of organizations believe that the use of a contingent workforce can be a good way to overcome resistance to change in a legacy workforce.
Interestingly, 49% of organizations believe that contingent workers get a fair deal, compared with 50% of contingent workers who agree that they get a fair deal.

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text: We recently received the go-ahead on the new Sports Pavilion, an exciting addition to the Blackhall Place campus for the Law Society of Ireland. Following the successful adaptation of the Green Hall earlier this year, the new pavilion will continue to ‘reinstate the loggia’ around Oxmanstown Green and form a focal point along the boundary wall with Collins Barracks. It will provide new amenities for members, staff and students, and complement the Academic Street concept that we have developed on the south side of the former Blue Coat School.

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Over 20 years experience in helicopter services, including: logging, fire fighting, revegetation, external load helicopter operations. Highly skilled pilots in external load operations.
Creating the superior alternative to wood chips and compressed fire logs we use 00% real wood, no binders, additives or fillers. Our product is environmentally friendly and produces low emissions.
Apple orchard and hard cider.


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Quantic Music is now offering a new way to widen your fundraising product offering.
We create personalized compilations with your branding, exclusively designed and produced for fundraising suppliers or independent campaign managers. By relating donation to well-being, you will reach your audiences a profound level.
1 - Choose or create your own theme: Nature (birds, water, forest...), activity (yoga, reiki, massage, meditation...), atmosphere (sacred, zen, space...), etc.
3 - Send us your branding requirements.
4 - We create your product!
Why choose Quantic Music for your fundraising catalogue or campaign?
With a cost per item of $2.50, based on a retail price of $10.00. Please contact us for discount details for larger orders (5000 or more).
Small item, easy to stock, easy to carry.
Jusr return unsold product in its original good condition.
Custom product, branding and packaging, designed for your audiences.
As-is products are also available for fundraising.
Fast production. Free shipping with rapid delivery (USA and Canada).
Allow 10 days for repeat orders.
Quality: All products are manufactured using the highest production standards, using the glass mastered process for the finest sound quality.
Quantity: Over 60 minutes for each title.
The CDs feature original recordings that are made in Canada.
Our Relaxation 1 and 2 compilations as part of soap catalogue for a complete relaxation theme.
We will be happy to discuss your projects and provide pricing adapted to your needs.


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Although I’ve not noticed any extra snake populations at the homestead I never find them plan to rid the territory of these nasty serpents. These reptiles tend to flourish in warm conditions as they are cold blooded creatures so it’s crucial to eliminate places which they could call home. To help eliminate them you should always attack the areas which offer them a place for living. Make certain that the property is clear of any debris, seal up any cracks and openings in your home; prevent piles of bricks, logs, timber and stones which could harbor a secure refuge for those snakes. As I researched how to eliminate these monsters I chanced upon several methods which have traditionally proven to be pure bunk.
These wiggly creatures are resourceful and are capable of surviving for a time period in water and finally will crawl away unharmed. Another false notion is that distributing oil or gas around the parameter of your lawn will keep them at bay. This is simply not correct. Often people will put ropes around their yard with the belief that the snake will confuse the rope for another snake and prevent crossing over it. This is just another neglect since snakes have a great visual capacity and quickly can differentiate such a trick. Additionally, once I worked in the Nature Center at Redden State Park we had snakes and it didn’t bother the two snakes together to crawl up close to one another, often crossing over another snake. One suggestion is to put Bat Poop around your lawns perimeter but this is a false claim as the odor doesn’t chase away the snake. The best you can expect with this remedy would be to chase the door to door salesmen away.
The worse suggestion I have discovered is putting moth balls around your dwelling. Moth balls are a dangerous element and might easily seep down into your water source or even contaminate your homestead. This by far should be avoided. Does it seem discouraging? Not really, as my research has also demonstrated that there are numerous organic methods by which I could fight the regional snakes.
The trick to eliminating the beasts is in using plants that offend or harm them. Each plant has its own characteristic smell and biological attributes that may be utilized as an effective snake repellent. Below are a few which are inclined to discourage snakes from squatting in your homestead.
This magnificent flowering plant has repelling factor that are especially helpful for ridding your home of those creatures. The characteristic smell related to the Marigold interrupts the naval system of snakes together with its stalks milky sap corroding the skin of the snake causing it to itch. If the sap comes in contact with the snakes eyes it may lead to blindness or blurry vision. This fact made Pam very happy as today she can happily plant her brilliant Marigolds anywhere in the yard.
There’s an additional advantage to using this plant around your lawn as well because any prey that has touched the plant and is absorbed by the snake that the bitterness might result in death.
Snakes totally hate the scents which arise from this plant’s leaves. Finally we experience the Tulbaghia Violacea plant. This is a frequent plant in the African desert and is capable of living in major droughts. In Africa it is used in the treatment of snake bites. The smell of its blossoms and leaves act as an irritant to bees leading to an effective repellent.
It would appear that each and every plant has a goal and its objective is to contribute to humanity’s well being. We’re going to try these and see if they work and promised.

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Of late people will choose to be engaged in multiple chores rather than staying idle. Especially the income-generating activities. It is due to the factor that people have financial obligations to attend to at most of the time. It will be beneficial to the person that will make sure that he or she has the best resting time. It is due to the reason that being busy all the time will have adverse effects in the health of a person. Now due to the idea that people now in this century have come to value their health conditions they will at most of the time get time to relax. In most cases when one has free time to relax he or she will get into an activity that will enhance the resting time. Now a significant portion of the people in various parts of the globe will take part in guitar playing when they are relaxing. Guitar playing is not a hobby as it sometimes offers a therapeutic effect. To enhance the guitar playing techniques, it will be recommendable to get guitar lessons. Now for anyone in need of the most useful guitar lessons it will be profitable to consider the tips below.
To make sure that you have the best guitar lessons it will good to only engage the well-trained expert in this area. It is evident here on this globe that the best experts in the various areas are the ones that are well trained. Such experts will be well equipped for their work. It is, therefore, recommendable to look into the qualification of the person that will offer the guitar lessons. At all the time it will be necessary only to get the best-trained expert in this area.
It is good to ensure that at all the time when in need of the guitar lessons you only get them from the professional who has been availing this service for an extended period. It will be a straightforward thing for an expert to have a reasonable level of degree in this area. The best experts in various areas of specialization have one thing in common, most of them have an extended period in their area of specialization. In most cases such firms will have figured out the best way to avail the services in the market. As a result to make sure that you get the leading guitar lessons it will be advisable only to incorporate the well-experienced expert in this area.


text: Heading to college soon, home alone? Don't know how to cook? Teens join us for a beginner cooking class and learn to make some basic dishes as well as learning kitchen safety. We will do some actual cooking and there will be food involved. I'm avoiding nuts and nut butters but food allergens could be an issue.


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OIL CITY, Pa. (EYT) – The Oil City Pipeline Alley Summer Concert Series will continue on Wednesday, June 24, with a performance by Back Porch Gold.
Free concerts featuring local musicians are held Wednesdays, June through August, at Pipeline Alley located along Oil Creek, behind the National Transit Building in Oil City.
The concerts begin at 12:00 p.m. and last one hour.
Locals are invited to bring their lunch and enjoy the music.
In case of rain, the concerts are held in the “Great Room” of the National Transit Building.
For additional information, contact Dan Feroz at 814-758-6325.


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And my cause received a fillip last night when a friend gave me the gorgeous children’s picture book, The Gum Family finds home, written by local author Tania McCartney and illustrated by Christina Booth, because surely a Gum Family would think Gummie a perfectly good Grandma name, don’t you think?
But now, let’s get to the book. The cover provides a hint that it’s more than a story. It includes, it says, “fascinating facts” about “Australia’s unique geology” and this becomes immediately clear when you open the book and find, on the front (and back) endpapers, illustrations of places in Australia, each one with dot points. Pretty soon I was laughing because these dot points read like a house-hunter’s list of pros for a new home. So, for example, the points for Butterfly Gorge near Katherine include “on-site security (crocs!)”; for The Bungle Bungle Range there’s “decorative silica and lichen features” and “close to gorges, pools and walking tracks”; and for the Nullarbor Plain “lots of space” and “very private”. Haha, love it.
Over the years, these limestone stacks will tumble into the sea. Mum is looking for something a bit more stable.
As a land of enormous geographical distance, enjoying these sites firsthand can be difficult for many children, so featuring them in children’s books is a wonderful way to encourage kids to learn about these sites and inspire them to visit.
The other is a more personal one about home, about the fact that home is where you feel most comfortable, where you can live with the people you love in the way that best suits you. For the koalas, this is, of course … but, no, I’m not going to spoil the ending!
The book ends with a lovely value-add – eight pages of basic facts about “Australia’s unique geology.” These facts comprise a photograph or two of the place, and a paragraph giving information about its formation and history. These are kept simple to suit an early primary-school-age audience, but they made the geology nicely comprehensible to me too. (I do find geologic time scales almost impossible to get my head around.) I can imagine a teacher suggesting students choose one of the places to research further, and do a project on or write their own story about … In other words, it’s a book that doesn’t really end when you finish reading it.
The Gum Family finds home was, I understand, just published this month. I do hope it sells well as the story is delightfully told and the information engagingly presented. I look forward to reading it to Grandson Gums one day.
Meanwhile, though, what do you think about my grandma name?
If you like ‘Gummie’, then by all means go with it! It’s close enough to ‘Grannie’ and ‘Grandma’ to work rather well, in my opinion! I have nine grandchildren, and when the first one came along I insisted on being called ‘Grandma’. I don’t like ‘Granny’ or ‘Grannie’, and I don’t like ‘Nana’ either. I think that’s just to do with family tradition – there were never any ‘Nanas’ or ‘Grannies’ on either side of my family. Could it be an Irish thing? I think ‘Granny’ is Scottish, perhaps? Anyway, I like ‘Gummie’ (not ‘Gummy’, though!).
Thanks Teresa. Yes, I thought it was close enough to those to fit in comfortably really. I take your point re Gummie not Gummy. I think that does make a bit of a difference.
My mother is Grandma. That’s largely because we had a Nan and a Gran and she didn’t want to take their names or replace them in our memories I think.
Woo hoo, Rose, another argument in favour. Thanks. Daughter aka new Aunt Gums will approve of that.
What a wonderful book and so suited to you. I think that Gummie is perfectly fine and easily distinguishes you from the maternal grandmother who I assume wouldn’t use Gummie. However, words such as grandma and grandpa are not only names but the way for the child to easily relay this relationship to other people. “Gummie” would require some explanation from the child to non-family members. That’s not such a big deal really, so sure — Gummie is perfectly fine.
Thanks Carolyn. That’s a good point, but as you say it’s probably not a big deal. Mr Gums’ mum was known as Mick or Mickey or Mickstick to three of her grandchildren, though I admit that ours called her Grandma Mickey.
I think this will be ideal for the children of Geology daughter, next birthday, a sixth, on 4 Oct. so I’d better get cracking. They call me Poppy by the way.
I think it would be an ideal book for a 6-year-old Poppy. Particularly for one born to a geologist. If you do get it, do let me know what you think.
It sounds like a lovely book. Perhaps the author continued with the non-indigenous name for some places so as not to confuse older readers (ie. the mummies and gummies who haven’t caught up on the new place names). .
PS. I like gummie. But why not gummy? You know, short for grand-mummy.
Thanks Tracy. Yes I wondered if it were because Uluru is now well-known while the others aren’t. But they do use indigenous names for three sites, and I’d like to argue that the only way for these names to become well-known is for them to be used?
As for “gummy” I think the thought was that the “y” ending might look more like a traditional word-shortening and hence short for those gums in our mouths, but your suggestion of its being short for “grand-mummy” is logical too. Hadn’t thought of that! More food for thought!
Hi Sue, I am call ‘Muma’ because my son called my mother Muma, and my dad was Papa. He couldn’t say grandma and so called her Muma. Gummie is different. I googled ‘gummie’ and I didn’t like the definitions. What about ‘Gumma’ and ‘Gumpa’.
Thanks for all this Meg. I love hearing grandparent name ideas. Gumma and Gumpa are good ideas. I’ll think upon them, and run them past the powers that be!
Congratulations on being a Grandmother. The book sounds neat. I like educational stories and I like the cover.
I also think that Gummie is a great name.
Thanks Brian … for all of this.
I’m attracted to educational stories too, though of course kids need a diet of fun too, don’t they?
Must get this for my granddaughters too – and good luck with finding a ‘Grandma’ name. Love Tania Macartney’s work.
Thanks Ros. It is a delightful book, and of course is at the NLA bookshop.
Having looked at her website I can see that her work would be right up your historian alley!
When I recently read a review of this children’s book of course my first thought was you. I think “Gummie” (and Gumpa) absolutely apt – and once used will thenceforth only seem initially strange to those who hear it for the first time – but like knowing the meaning of given names those meanings too disappear into the background when used. I don’t think of the meaning of my own name when it is used by others – and they generally have no idea – mine is simply one of those eternally “popular” names – James (or short or diminutive forms – Jim/Jimmy) but it means “supplanter” (as in the story of Jacob & Esau) or more gently “the one who succeeds/comes after”… So congratulations and a big “thumbs up” for “Gummie” (and Gumpa)!
Thanks Jim … I love that your thought of me when you saw that book.
I do love names and naming though of course, as you say, the meaning does recede into the distance when the person just becomes that name. Still, it can be nice to reflect on down the track. Our new grandson has been given my father’s name as his middle name – which is really lovely to see.
This book looks so gorgeous. I saw it at the NLA bookshop the other day! Also congratulations on becoming a grandparent!
Thanks Angharad … and it is a gorgeous book.


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From rough-hewn to refined, concrete countertops have moved beyond the drab slabs of the past. Advancements have catapulted concrete into the world of architectural-grade products, alongside popular stone and wood options. A concrete countertop is a serious contender for those seeking a customized material with a natural sensibility: It’s widely adaptable but definitely not for those who cherish perfection. Is a concrete counter the right material for you and your kitchen? Read on.
Above: In the retro-modern kitchen of a beach cottage in Hawaii, New York–based architect Roberto Sosa opted for a poured-in-place concrete countertop (and backsplash).
Concrete is a natural composite material made from an aggregate (typically rocks, sand, and fly ash) plus a cement binder (such as limestone and calcium sulfate) and water. (For those wondering what the difference is between concrete and cement, the answer is that cement is a component of concrete: Sidewalks are made of concrete, not cement.) Several companies offer sustainable versions of concrete composed of high percentages of recycled content, including waste fly ash, glass dust, and rice husks. The finished product weighs about the same as granite.
“Unlike concrete counters of the past, the new concrete counters are lighter and some have polymers mixed in, so they don’t stain or crack,” says architect Alissa Pulcrano of Portland, Oregon’s Bright Designlab.
Above: A slender concrete counter with a delicate-looking edge detail by Concreteworks of Oakland, California, in a project by San Francisco architect John Maniscalco. Mark Rogero, principal of Concreteworks, explains that of late there’s been “a major shift in reinforcement technology—we use fiberglass reinforcement in surface concrete that has made it stronger, thinner, and more refined than the steel-reinforced concrete of the past.” Now concrete counters can be as thin as three-quarters of an inch. Photograph by Mariko Reed, courtesy of John Maniscalo Architecture.
How is a concrete countertop fabricated and installed?
Above: Not reserved for rustic or industrial settings, concrete counters are amazingly versatile. A custom concrete countertop fabricated by Lowinfo for a London architect is animated by a lime green Vola faucet.
Concrete counters are either precast in a shop or cast in place during your kitchen construction.
The majority of today’s concrete counters are precast—and for good reason. Made to order in any size you like, precast counters are poured in the controlled environment of a shop, enabling more color and texture options as well as the ability to use modern reinforcement technology (more on that below). Each counter is handmade, enabling customization of shape, thickness, sink, and appliance cutouts, and additional details such as an integrated dish drainer. Precasting also offers the ability to create a wider range of counter edge options than you can make on-site. An identifying sign of precast concrete counters is that they come with visible seams, which is not necessarily a bad thing: Seams enable the counter to flex and move a bit more, reducing the likelihood of cracks that occur with concrete’s natural shrinkage over time.
Counters are often cast in place in setups that require irregular shapes. And when poured on-site, counters typically do not have seams. Ambitious DIYers can try making their own; there are scores of how-to videos on YouTube and other sites.
Above: “I tried to make the entire kitchen in one finish: The poured concrete on the floor climbs and creates the worktops,” says architect Theodore Zoumboulakis of the kitchen in his house on the Greek isle of Hydra. “This finish is very simple, the simplest it could get, and seemed appropriate for the arid rocky surroundings and beach.” Photograph courtesy of Zoumboulakis Architects.
What colors and textures are available for concrete countertops?
Concrete countertops can be made in virtually any color, though stony gray continues to be the most widely used. Concrete finishes range from rough-hewn to diamond-polished. That said, there are natural variations in color and texture that occur as the counter is crafted and cured; to concrete advocates, it’s one of the material’s appealing qualities.
Above: Detail of the heavy concrete countertop in the kitchen of the Heerlijkheid van Marrem farm in Belgium. Photograph courtesy of Heerlijkheid van Marrem.
Does a concrete countertop need to be sealed and maintained?
Like most natural countertop materials, concrete is porous and needs to be sealed to prevent staining. And, depending on the sealant used, some discoloration and patina may develop—a chance outcome that’s appealing to some, appalling to others. Sealing technology is now so advanced that some fabricators call their concrete counters stain-proof, and provide warranties against staining. Talk to your fabricator or contractor about the best sealant for the look you want. Maintenance is minimal with concrete countertops: Regular cleaning with nonabrasive cleaners is recommended, as is periodic waxing if your counters have a polished finish.
Placing hot pans directly on concrete counters won’t harm the concrete, but may discolor the sealant. Also, cutting directly on concrete will not only damage your cutlery but also may result in scratches in the sealant; cutting boards and trivets are recommended.
How much do concrete counters cost?
Handcrafted and custom made for each application, concrete counters are not a budget item. Because of the variability of material and situation, prices range from $70 to $140 per square foot. According to Mark Rogero of Concreteworks, a good rule of thumb is to plan for $120 per square foot for a fully installed architectural-grade concrete counter.
Above: Concreteworks counters include sustainable concrete blends with high recycled content, such as fly ash and rice husks. Pictured above is the kitchen at Heath Ceramics in Los Angeles.
Concrete counters are a custom handmade product that you can design to fit your space and aesthetic.
Concrete is available in a wide array of colors that can be adjusted to match your palette.
Despite being a hard surface, concrete provides a soft, textured, natural feel to counters.
Properly sealed and maintained, concrete countertops will wear well for years—and can be used indoors and out.
Like other natural countertop materials, such as wood and stone, concrete counters develop a patina with use.
Concrete is a porous material and can stain. Sealing is key.
Caused by the natural shrinkage of the material, concrete countertops can develop minor hairline cracks that are nonstructural—some consider these a flaw, others a positive textural characteristic.

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Fall marks the end of Baltimore’s humid season. As the weather turns slightly cooler, runners look forward to a season full of long-distance events and running festivals. Whether you have your sights set on an early fall event in October, such as the Baltimore Running Festival, or waiting on cooler weather, such as during the Philadelphia Marathon event series, remaining injury-free up to race day is a major priority.
Sharp pain is not associated with a hard workout and could potentially be a sign of an injury starting. If you experience sharp pain in a bony area with every foot fall while running, and potentially walking, this may be a sign of a stress reaction developing. Stress reactions tend to occur most commonly in the tibia (shin bone), metatarsals (foot bones), and femur (thigh bone) in runners. If you are experiencing consistent, sharp pain, this should be examined by a medical professional.
Numbness, tingling, and burning sensations are also unusual sensations not associated with tough training. If these words describe symptoms that you are having, then a nerve-type issue may be occurring. A common nerve that can be affected in runners is the sciatic nerve, which travels from the base of your spine down the back of your leg. Symptoms typically experienced when the sciatic nerve is affected include pain or tingling in the buttock and/or down the back of the thigh. This is also a condition that should be examined by a health care provider.
MedStar Health, located at 1420 Key Highway, has a team of medical professionals organized to address the needs of neighborhood runners. Dr. Ken Veenema is a sports medicine primary care physician with over 20 years of experience working with athletes in all sports. He partners with Mike Zarro and myself, both physical therapists who combine personal running experience with current medical technology to comprehensively treat runners. At this physical therapy location, there is video technology to provide runners with a detailed assessment of their running style as well as Alter-G Anti-Gravity Treadmill technology which is used to return to running in a low impact environment.

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International migrations: metropolises, places of inclusion or drivers of exclusion?
Metropolises are multiplying and experiencing exceptional growth. Around thirty of them are about to surpass 15 million residents.
At the same time, they are facing colossal challenges arising from social, economic, (geo-)political and technological developments. Will they be able meet the challenges? If so, how? If not, why? What are their powers, margins of maneuver and limitations? The goal here is to present, illustrate and guide reflection on what can be summed up as the issue of metropolis governance.


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Birds love the space between solar panels due to the warmth provided by them. Solar panels are the perfect settings for birds to safely nest and roost under them. The warmth emitted from the solar panels will benefit the birds all year around. They create an ideal habitat for birds as well as other insects such as mites and lice. You will waste energy and money in the long run due to the lost efficiency. If you need the solar panels to prevent loss of energy and waste of money in the long run, you need to bird proof these panels. Here are some important things to consider when purchasing bird proofing solar panels.
You can complete your energy requirements and sell back electricity to the grid when you have efficient solar panels. Bird droppings and bird nesting issues will drastically drop the performance of your solar panels. Droppings cut backs the ability of the panels to collect light to generate electricity. The panels must be kept in pristine condition at all times to maximize the performance of these panels. If you have 50% of bird droppings on the solar panels, it can result in a 50% reduction of energy. If the whole cell is covered with droppings, it can reduce the energy conversion rate to zero Bird proofing these panels is extremely important due to this reason. It improves the productivity and efficiency of the panels.
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For who do you know that really knows you, knows your heart? And even if they did, is there anything they would discover in you that you could take credit for? Isn’t everything you have and everything you are sheer gifts from God? So what’s the point of all this comparing and competing? You already have all you need. You already have more access to God than you can handle. Without bringing either Apollos or me into it, you’re sitting on top of the world – at least God’s world – and we’re right there, sitting alongside you!
God has not given us an ordinary life but an extraordinary life. If you can just believe that you will have enough reasons to thank God.
If you have God with you, then you are on top of the world no matter which ever situation you are in your life right now.
You have authority in the name of Jesus, in the power that God has bestowed upon you.
No matter how your life looks today, learn to enjoy what God is doing in your life and be thankful to Him.
Do not let people around you tell you how much faith or fear you should have but let your faith dictate what people are allowed to talk to you about.
Don’t let your wallet decide how much you need to give but let the generosity which is inside you decide how much you need to give and your generosity will make your wallet overflow.
It’s the life that you live from the inside out. What is it that is stopping you to living that kind of life?
Father I speak in the name of Jesus, as I declare Your grace upon Your children, let there be a powerful move of the Holy Spirit that will come upon my friends so that they will have a deep encounter and relationship with You Daddy. Let every word they speak let it have a profound impact on the lives of people, their finances, their relationships, the place they walk into, their churches, their government – let them have a profound impact, I speak that boldness and authority to come into their hearts right now. Thank you for hearing our prayer, in Jesus mighty name I pray, amen!
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In addition to the two Skanderborg HB teams, 86 other teams from 14 different countries played in Boys 15. They were divided into 14 different groups, whereof Skanderborg HB 1 could be found in Group 1 together with RP IF 3, Tromsö HK 2, Lugi HF 3, HSG Nordwest 2 and Selfoss 1.
Skanderborg HB 1 made it to A-Play-off after reaching 1:st place in Group 1. Once in the playoff they made it all the way to the Final, but lost it against RK Zagreb with 13-15. Thereby Skanderborg HB 1 finished second in B15 A-Play-off during Partille Cup 2018.
Skanderborg HB also participated in Boys 14 during Partille Cup 2017. They reached the 1/16 Final in B14 A-Play-off, but lost it against Grotta with 13-18.


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If you have been in Internet Advertising and marketing for any amount of time I’m sure you have seen traffic programs come and go. Of course in order to discover if these programs work, first you need to purchase them, a few will be profitable while other programs are a total waste of money. But finding a good traffic program that is been proven to work is a thing that is rather difficult. Here we are going to be checking out the painless traffic program that claims to be able to resolve your traffic issues.
Bill McRea is the person who created this traffic program and he has been a successful Internet marketer for quite some time. Bill has become extremely experienced in Internet marketing and he actually knows what will drive traffic to folks websites. Bill took all of his knowledge and created this program that ensures that you will get traffic to your sites. You must understand that without traffic you will not be in a position to create product sales and make money. Everybody knows how important it is to construct an e-mail list and this traffic is really a great way to begin doing that. You can make use of this traffic for anything you want, the important thing is that you will be acquiring the traffic you need.
The initial thing I noticed about the sales copy for this program is that they claim which you can begin producing traffic to your sites with a few clicks of a button. Contrary to the majority of the other sorts of programs online, while this may sound too good to be true the fact is that it is proven to work. Bill has a vast amount of web sites that get huge amounts of traffic, and when you join the program this traffic comes directly from his internet sites to yours. The website traffic from these web sites get funneled to your websites or affiliate links, guaranteeing that you’ll acquire traffic.
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Published on 16.11.2018 by German Australian Business Council e.V.
The German Australian Business Council and our Co-Patron, Richard Leather, Consul-General Frankfurt and Senior Trade and Investment Commissioner Western Europe, are pleased to invite you to join us for our festive Christmas business networking reception at the Consul- General’s residence.
As part of the evening’s festivities, we are very privileged to be joined by representatives of the Sydney Symphony Orchestra (SSO): Emma Dunch, CEO; Raff Wilson, Director of Artistic Planning and Lizzi Nicoll, Director of External Affairs. They will be sharing more about the SSO’s European tour and giving a preview of their concert at the Frankfurt Alte Oper later the same evening*.
Let's celebrate our 2018 achievements with fellow GABC members and friends!
Please note numbers are limited and the German Australian Business Council members will be given priority.
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Our meetings are a safe place to meet with others who have similar concerns and experiences to yours, talk about the challenges you face and to learn new skills. To keep meetings effective and safe, we ask participants to keep in mind these ‘guidelines’.
1. We take responsibility for our own decisions and behaviour and allow others to be responsible for theirs.
We see addictive behaviour as the responsibility of the addicted individual, even if the behaviour has a negative impact on us or other people. The focus of SMART Family & Friends is on you and your life, rather than on the addicted other (your Loved One).
2. This meeting is for us – not our loved one.
The focus of this meeting is on your life, rather than your LO. We are not here to dissect or directly change their behaviour. Instead, we will focus on how we cope, how we respond to their behaviour and how we might live more fulfilled lives.
We agree not to tell anyone outside the group about who attended or what was discussed at this meeting and may be barred from the meeting if we do so. We will avoid sharing information that might be harmful to us. We will not identify people as meeting attendees if we meet them outside the group.
4. We avoid side conversations and stay focused on the group.
We will allow one person at a time to speak and avoid ‘talking over’ each other. We are encouraged to ask questions and share ideas, which we describe as ‘cross talk’, but will avoid lengthy and negative stories. There is no obligation to contribute and we are free to just listen and observe if we prefer.
5. We do not label others or use offensive language or behaviour.
We will try to be respectful of others, even people not in the room who may have done bad things. We will not use labels such as addict, alcoholic, druggie, co-dependent, enabler and so on in our meetings. Threats, intimidation and violent behaviour are all grounds for being barred from the meeting.
6. We use the SMART Recovery F&F programme.
While we are welcome to mention other paths and approaches at meetings, we keep the focus on the SMART Recovery F&F approach. We will not bash other groups or approaches to recovery, sell treatments, recruit clients or promote other groups.
7. We seek professional help where SMART Recovery F&F is not appropriate.
The programme is not designed to help with serious mental health problems and cannot protect you from domestic violence. If I have problems the group or tools cannot help with, I will seek professional help.

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We first began thinking about the need for an Armenian student conference in 2008. It was our feeling that in this age of increasing globalization and digitization, our communities were in need of a central forum where young members of the Armenian-Canadian mosaic could meet to discuss their views and bring about concrete plans for furthering their goals. And so, in March 2009, the first Armenian-Canadian Student Convention was held in Kingston, Ontario.
A primary objective of our annual convention has been to gather together students interested in learning about Armenian issues, to give them the tools to be active members of their respective communities, and to help them widen their network of colleagues and friends. With students from universities spanning the distance from Vancouver to Montreal, we are proud to say that we have been able to realize our goal of creating a truly national meeting between students of common heritage with common interests and concerns.
In an effort to reflect the varied and multidisciplinary nature of our studies, recognized speakers will be invited to present on a wide variety of topics.
The social events will give us an opportunity to meet new Armenian students from other universities.


text: FIT FOR TRAINING. MADE FOR YOU.The Nike Free TR 5 Print?Women's Training Shoe is ideal for cardio, strength training and other gym workouts, with a lightweight upper that gives your foot a locked-down feel and an ultra-flexible midsole for quick training movements.Natural FlexibilityNew hexagonal flex grooves are hot-knife cut into the midsole to create six different flex points that allow your foot to move more naturally than ever before.Locked-Down FitMolded foam conforms to your heel and helps anchor your foot to the footbed for a secure, comfortable fit.Dynamic SupportFlywire cables surround your foot and provide support and?stability for quick movements and changes in direction, helping you stay focused through your most intense workouts.More BenefitsLightweight mesh upper varies in texture for ventilation and support where your foot needs itInjected midsole unit for ultra-lightweight cushioningStrategically placed rubber pods on the heel, toe and sides for durability and traction8mm difference between heel and forefootNike Free OriginsAfter learning that Stanford athletes had been training barefoot on the university's golf course, three of Nike's most innovative and creative employees set out to develop a shoe that felt natural and weightless, similar to bare feet. In 2002, they examined a group of men and women with pressure measuring insoles taped to their feet, using high-speed cameras to capture images of each foot in motion. The team spent eight years studying the biomechanics of shoeless running. The results yielded a profound understanding of the foot's natural landing angle, pressure and toe position, allowing Nike designers to build an unconventional and flexible running shoe from the inside out.


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Wiseberry Franchises Pty Limited is a real estate franchise group with a strong corporate culture that places considerable importance as part of its services on the need to care for our communities and to ‘give back’. In 2014 for instance Wiseberry hosted a fundraising dinner to provide financial assistance to two very special children to the group with disability and special needs.
This corporate culture led to the formation of the Wiseberry Foundation. The Wiseberry Foundation endorses a belief that to be grateful means to ensure we help the people around us, from within our communities. The Foundation understands that even the smallest of steps can go a long way and see itself as incremental to the raising of societal living standards.
The Wiseberry Foundation is now an ACNC registered charity and not-for-profits organisation and holds a charitable fundraising licence issued by NSW Fair Trading.
To achieve its objectives, the Wiseberry Foundation comes up with initiatives either to fundraise or provide educational assistance. In its endeavour to achieve a successful outcome and make a difference, the Wiseberry Foundation heavily relies on the support from corporate partners, the general public and the government.


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Is your brand a trick or treat? Do your customers perceive your brand the way you think they should?
Trick or treat! The saying is commonly announced before someone opens their door to pass out candy during Halloween. As the door swings open, trick-or-treaters get excited to discover what they’ll add to their bag of treats.
Not every neighbor has the “good” candy. Some will have Candy Corn or Mary Jane’s and God forbid the infamous box of raisins.
There are many houses in which to choose while trick-or-treating but you never know which one has the best candy.
This situation is very similar to the purchase process of your customers. Like trick-or-treaters, customers have many options when choosing a brand but having a negative experience (i.e. getting a box of raisins) can leave a bad taste in their mouths–literally.
As you continue to build your digital brand, are you giving out raisins or Snickers?
Building your digital brand will help you get more customers, clients, and leads. A common mistake some brand builders make is getting entrenched in the process only to forget about how their branding efforts affect consumers.
These brand builders may think their brand is a treat but, without building credibility, they are serving tricks.
Brand credibility is something that you cannot purchase. There is no quick fix or magic wand that will build your credibility.
As you know, it takes countless positive brand interactions that showcase how valuable your brand is to customers.
Perception is often reality to most consumers. Some believe that what they see conveys brand value before attempting any brand transactions.
In essence, a brand trick is one that fascinates customers but under-delivers the brand promise. You may recall one of the biggest tricks played on the music industry when pop group Milli Vanilli was exposed for not having sung any of their Grammy Award winning music.
Do you have a brand that claims to have all the solutions to consumers problems but your solution is not resonating?
Have you executed a campaign that was unaligned with your brand values and backfired?
Social media, in particular, is a platform where brands attempt to stay relevant by executing a campaign outside of their lane.
A brand treat is a campaign, initiative, or activation that delights the consumer and reinforces brand value.
Some brands may steer away from social issues because of the perceived backlash from alienating certain customers.
Below is probably the most progressive attempt a brand has made at addressing social issues.
Taking a stance on social issues is a great way to treat your audience. But will a stance like the one mentioned above benefit a brand? I would love to hear your opinion in the comments section.
When building your digital brand, recall the days during your youth when you went trick-or-treating. Remember the feeling you had when finding your favorite treat in the candy bag?
This is the same feeling you want your target audience to have when engaging your audience.
The differences between a trick and treat are nominal. You can build a digital brand expecting to treat your audience but can actually ‘trick’ them if you have not considered how your branding efforts are affected by the consumer environment.
After reading this post, what do you think? Is your brand a trick or a treat? Let me know in the comments below!


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A few weeks after the release of Chang E, Moonton introduced another new hero which is Kaja. Kaja is a support/tank hero known for his tankiness despite being a support hero. Most of his skills are most likely to secure an enemy kill.
Celestial Palace is the home for all the best angels, and there exists a strong troop which is known as the Nazar. Every single monster who tries to attack them will be killed by their whips which has the ability to disable any type of magic. For a long time, the Celestial Palace lived in peace under the protection of the Nazar. As the Captain of the troop, Kaja has the ability to manipulate electric and use it as he likes.
After a few decades, the angels have successfully built the city and so they leave the place. Celestial Palace fell after the Nazar no longer defended it and in the same place, Uranus was revived. The kings of Celestial Palace then commanded the Nazar including Kaja to kill all the monsters, and at the same time, build the Celestial Palace again.
Kaja’s passive gives Kaja 50% movement speed when he’s attacked by the enemy. However, the movement speed boost will slowly decrease over time.
For his first skill, Kaja releases a Ringed Electric Blade that quickly expands and contracts. Any enemy target in contact with it will receive 180 (+20% total magic power) points of magic damage and experience a temporary speed reduction of 30%. When the Electric hits the enemy target, Kaja will unleash a bolt of lighting that deals 140(+20% total magic power) points of Magic damage to the nearest enemy target every 0.6 seconds. Damage gradually increases when the bolt of lightening continuously hits the same target.
Kaja charges in a specified direction and gives 260(+80% total magic power) magic damage to any enemy that gets hit. When encountering a friendly hero along the way, he moves again in their movement direction and provides himself and friendly heroes with a shield that adds 8% of max HP while granting 10% additional movement speed.
Kaja pulls and suppressed a target enemy hero. Deals 360(+120% total magic power) points of magic damage for 2 seconds. During that time, the enemy’s hero magic resistance is reduced by 15 while Kaja absorbs 2 times of the target enemy hero’s lost magical resistance.
People says that Kaja is a copy from DoTA 2 heroes, which are Razor and Batrider as Kaja’s 1st skill is similar to Razor’s 1st skill and his Ultimate is similar to Batrider’s Ultimate skill. However, I think that Kaja has his own speciality that makes him different from these two heroes as the two were known to be the nuker/carry type but Kaja is a tank and support type which can only help his team to kill the enemy as he doesn’t have the damage to do so.
Do you think Kaja is worth buying? What is his unique ability that makes you go “WOW”? Do share with us in the comments below!
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A high-pressure injection injury should be considered a surgical emergency. Immediate decompression and thorough cleansing of the offending material from the tissue is required to preserve optimal function.
Acute injury is caused by introduction of a foreign material, under high pressure between 2,000 and 10,000 psi, into the poorly distensible digital or palmar tissues. The pathophysiology involves direct trauma that may result in local tissue damage, acute and chronic inflammation, and foreign body granuloma formation. Damage results from the impact, ischemia due to vascular compression, chemical inflammation, and secondary infection. Highly viscous substances (eg, grease) require higher injection pressures than paint or solvents.
Hydrocarbon-based substances such as fuel, paint thinners, and organic solvents lead to the most severe inflammatory response with a high incidence of subsequent amputation.  Grease- and oil-based compounds may lead to oleogranulomas with chronic fistula formation, scarring, and eventual loss of digit function.
Air and water injections also occur and are generally thought to be less serious because there is less resultant inflammation.
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Whether you’re from Mexico and are looking to locate Mexican banks in the US or you’re going to be spending some time in Mexico and want a bank that you can use both in the US and Mexico, there are many choices for you. Although you might need to set up separate accounts in each country, using a Mexican bank in the US makes it much easier to handle your financial transactions.
Some of the most popular options for Mexican banks in the US are Citibank, which goes by Banamex in Mexico, Santander Bank, HSBC, and Mizuho Americas. It’s important to note that Bank of America also has options for you on both sides of the border thanks to partnerships with Santander Bank to make your banking easier whether you’re in America or Mexico.
For Mexicans visiting America for a short time, or for Americans visiting Mexico for a one-time trip, if you use a Mexican bank in the US you’ll save a lot of money in fees. For example, you’ll have an easier time using ATMs in both countries by avoiding those transaction fees. Plus, using a Mexican bank in the US allows you to get the best exchange rates available meaning your money goes further.
Your Mexican bank can also issue you a credit card that has no international transaction fees. Visa and Mastercard are accepted worldwide, making cards backed by these credit companies the best option. You can additionally make the most of your money by choosing a card that gives you travel rewards from cash back on hotels, flights, dining, and rental cards. Just like using an ATM with your Mexican bank in the US, if you have the option of getting a credit card through your bank without international transaction fees, you can also get the best currency rates possible.
Planning on a longer stay in America or Mexico? Then using a Mexican bank in the US makes sense. If you have an American account with a Mexican bank in the US, it will be a much smoother process. The same holds true for Mexicans coming to America who have account with Mexican banks in the US.
When it comes to Mexican banks in the US, you have many options for your banking needs. Choosing a bank that operates in both countries will save you the hassle and money by making things more convenient and accessible whichever side of the border you happen to be on. Knowing which Mexican banks in the US that you can use allows you to avoid those international transaction fees and make the most of the conversion rate, saving you money down the road, whichever one you choose to travel.

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