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Hot Springs, Va: Garth Newel Music Center offers more than just music

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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEin08btMpAn7GZavApcr48Yp25N4F4MMlo0hpV47ir4MN1gLLi3OlrTds8AepuGudLtZdCKa8rHFzhPh6-ys1MwzqqGW25eimVtNHR7l4QdsaKEq8fQZBNf1pUSXWjgWI-FTf9zpbNE1VvG/s1600/25.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEin08btMpAn7GZavApcr48Yp25N4F4MMlo0hpV47ir4MN1gLLi3OlrTds8AepuGudLtZdCKa8rHFzhPh6-ys1MwzqqGW25eimVtNHR7l4QdsaKEq8fQZBNf1pUSXWjgWI-FTf9zpbNE1VvG/s400/25.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Following the long, winding drive to Garth Newel Music Center in Warm Springs, Virginia.  "Garth Newel" is a Welsh phrase meaning "new hearth" or "new home," and was the name given to this unique property in the 1920s by William Sergeant Kendall and his young bride Christine Herter Kendall.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGkJvJNE8ETQitSeaTJlzr7rtT3zsbxDAhymhFt_KJb1cLFWiUBqXXyCTICMfPFDQE1yshbqjYqTzNrplnygV8DVfZP0nNKZt5eXpj0xaJVtEoyTKMeiXqlTA2uC-ObWgPXJ3oCVVhXqdT/s1600/23.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGkJvJNE8ETQitSeaTJlzr7rtT3zsbxDAhymhFt_KJb1cLFWiUBqXXyCTICMfPFDQE1yshbqjYqTzNrplnygV8DVfZP0nNKZt5eXpj0xaJVtEoyTKMeiXqlTA2uC-ObWgPXJ3oCVVhXqdT/s640/23.jpg" width="500" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">William Kendall was a well-known painter, whose works are in a number of  important museum collections. He resigned his position as chairman of  the School of Fine Arts at Yale University and built Garth Newel in 1924  where the couple trained and rode fine Arabian horses, painted, and  enjoyed musical evenings in their home with friends. Unfortunately Mr.  Kendall suffered serious riding accidents in 1931 and 1937. He never  recovered from the latter and died in February of 1938 at the age of 69.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXi5b4DcsuopHO4ey3WhkJ_HtfPPOlMz9IAP_GSrP0yLjHnrVQvFe5jIxjYH9-havKR6ySClpbj2t1iuNHjEg0gAeEhoC-3HIGFqABrpwWEqcTWExy2606a7m_anv2ltRy4JMKxoHbDRvR/s1600/2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXi5b4DcsuopHO4ey3WhkJ_HtfPPOlMz9IAP_GSrP0yLjHnrVQvFe5jIxjYH9-havKR6ySClpbj2t1iuNHjEg0gAeEhoC-3HIGFqABrpwWEqcTWExy2606a7m_anv2ltRy4JMKxoHbDRvR/s400/2.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Christine Herter Kendall was born in 1890 and grew up in New York City  in a family devoted to the arts.  Her first cousin was Christian Herter,  Secretary of State in the Eisenhower Administration.  Her early life in  this prominent family shaped her career as an accomplished artist,  musician, and patron of the arts. Christine studied the violin as a  child and her family spent many evenings playing chamber music together.  She went on to study painting in Paris and then at Yale. She continued  to paint throughout her life and many of her paintings hang here at  Garth Newel.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgm7Kpgnfs8IS7fzwMpoVwpwlSb9mHeGkIjzLWP8R2dwRZ1E18s_5vGv-MAo0ZlrOq00Eg1bh8NWX1Y1DK6z09zipKFprB-HnzegsNEHmisglNXqw0F790_omM5IRy3JipXITyHEkvf1Y8b/s1600/20.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgm7Kpgnfs8IS7fzwMpoVwpwlSb9mHeGkIjzLWP8R2dwRZ1E18s_5vGv-MAo0ZlrOq00Eg1bh8NWX1Y1DK6z09zipKFprB-HnzegsNEHmisglNXqw0F790_omM5IRy3JipXITyHEkvf1Y8b/s400/20.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Following her husband’s death, Christine donated much of the property to  the Girl Scouts of America to be used as a summer camp. The Girl Scouts  found that it was too much to maintain, so she regained possession in  1969 and began to search for another use.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6ZLktlui0wfcfPw3pVeeVFTwYYuXceGQQd3NZAU2hi-xZf-ozOQJnfJWKL_qFTCX5DjlMlZlkt3uGk-BKx3MJO1YW_83sMUHGBTZpLw5X4JZlmIcxIloN3y1Ug0gVKHQKmuKP_BHq92r3/s1600/21.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="265" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6ZLktlui0wfcfPw3pVeeVFTwYYuXceGQQd3NZAU2hi-xZf-ozOQJnfJWKL_qFTCX5DjlMlZlkt3uGk-BKx3MJO1YW_83sMUHGBTZpLw5X4JZlmIcxIloN3y1Ug0gVKHQKmuKP_BHq92r3/s400/21.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">A mutual friend arranged for Christine to meet Luca and Arlene DiCecco,  who at the time were cellist and violinist of the Rowe String Quartet.  At Christine’s urging the DiCeccos began a chamber music study program  for their students in the summer of 1973, and the Rowe Quartet began  giving concerts on the property. Christine arranged for repairs to  long-abandoned buildings, including the conversion of the indoor riding  ring where the Arabian horses had once trained into a wonderful concert  hall.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHWCmt73dukUbpE3Nwv4XekIoLHvz-zWFk0HcsMug9KeAE170hEleCM7Q1TbokIwaK38fEDegoipwSvhqWRaDtzDfTazgN2_bmzT_KqkRlnUPh1elf-tkoUWs3n7Vlv1uCVn2bWCohx8cp/s1600/22.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="263" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHWCmt73dukUbpE3Nwv4XekIoLHvz-zWFk0HcsMug9KeAE170hEleCM7Q1TbokIwaK38fEDegoipwSvhqWRaDtzDfTazgN2_bmzT_KqkRlnUPh1elf-tkoUWs3n7Vlv1uCVn2bWCohx8cp/s400/22.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Christine died in June 1981, bequeathing the property and a modest fund  to the Garth Newel Music Center Foundation. The DiCeccos devoted  themselves to the continued development of the Music Center and it grew  from a season of a half-dozen concerts in the mid-70s to more than 50  today. In addition to playing the violin, Arlene used her talents as  chef to add gourmet meals to the concerts. Overnight accommodations in  the Manor House, as well as the beautiful scenery, complete an aesthetic  experience that is second to none.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjS8dy14m7eoIL8sJ9BwBd3Hgym-SmO0L-N0PQyP5WsARTXrwY3pBIJBZW6zCj7JwgO_tT3Obf6K91ISqC7o6yX2l4brea0Ri2BVivoa1JY8hevCC_ksGuYKg8awLYM7cmBZ1d0jWtRotxf/s1600/39.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="243" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjS8dy14m7eoIL8sJ9BwBd3Hgym-SmO0L-N0PQyP5WsARTXrwY3pBIJBZW6zCj7JwgO_tT3Obf6K91ISqC7o6yX2l4brea0Ri2BVivoa1JY8hevCC_ksGuYKg8awLYM7cmBZ1d0jWtRotxf/s400/39.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> After 25 years of artistry and indefatigable effort the DiCeccos  retired. Their vision lives on through world-class music and gourmet  food, offered in a beautiful setting and welcoming atmosphere. The Garth  Newel Music Center looks to its patrons, artists, staff, and volunteers  to continue their legacy into a new era.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://garthnewel.org/"></a> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzJIYE84lBPJfYdfJ48FQ0vqVqE3sK9vvkL6Gc5wcR0odrLCGwM7iAVrF4KpTEheURzBjPe0DhnPvDIszfRBtJWCU0Mwb0xFwjg82rH52jfSa98EYjT95oetJI-J9OjqXWLkJWgBs6A3_G/s1600/40.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="223" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzJIYE84lBPJfYdfJ48FQ0vqVqE3sK9vvkL6Gc5wcR0odrLCGwM7iAVrF4KpTEheURzBjPe0DhnPvDIszfRBtJWCU0Mwb0xFwjg82rH52jfSa98EYjT95oetJI-J9OjqXWLkJWgBs6A3_G/s400/40.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">At Garth Newel Music Center, music is the key that  unlocks a world of experience. From classical to jazz and more, inspired  music-making is just the beginning.  Shared gourmet meals, the  exquisite Bath County setting, and some of the most interesting people  you’ll ever meet make each visit a one-of-a-kind experience.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUqBdNxjSvn9lUsBGd1RCejTtIipYxdOZypHz0NDIinerKTiCAURvnhP8FG2gEfSjlbJfos9Z8RoYzVlel0DsE2cZkHx_3o2MPM0RawOm2jy-zi-i2QIPGL4EbWqlezjSj-8EBlXj39Nkv/s1600/41.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="258" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUqBdNxjSvn9lUsBGd1RCejTtIipYxdOZypHz0NDIinerKTiCAURvnhP8FG2gEfSjlbJfos9Z8RoYzVlel0DsE2cZkHx_3o2MPM0RawOm2jy-zi-i2QIPGL4EbWqlezjSj-8EBlXj39Nkv/s400/41.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.garthnewel.org/Garth-Newel-Piano-Quartet.aspx">Garth Newel's Piano Quarter</a> will be celebrating the music center's 40th anniversary by performing at Carnegie Hall on Saturday, November 9, 2013. Tickets are now on sale. <a href="http://www.garthnewel.org/PDFs/Carnegie-Hall-Flyer.aspx">Click here for more information.</a><br /><br />The Piano Quarter is known for high-energy performances, virtuosity, and offering fresh insight into both standard and new repertoire. Their concerts are informal, conversational, and interactive. As artists-in-residence at Garth Newel Music Center, one of the premiere and most active chamber music organizations in the United States, they perform over 50 concerts each year.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3g5uOaPooy9Lw5S4J152vnVaGDkj49z1NrZtRA1ZX5ne_fb1SFFcx8diITJQhQ83vCH2h5Icja7DWC-2GfPmMhA38iXyTf6Gg_7nKhYpg35yway0T8lUAgSCwl5o-0b9J26r7x2pbpMd8/s1600/42.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3g5uOaPooy9Lw5S4J152vnVaGDkj49z1NrZtRA1ZX5ne_fb1SFFcx8diITJQhQ83vCH2h5Icja7DWC-2GfPmMhA38iXyTf6Gg_7nKhYpg35yway0T8lUAgSCwl5o-0b9J26r7x2pbpMd8/s400/42.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Spend an entire weekend and enjoy all that Garth Newel Music  Center has to offer.  Their 1920s Manor House has tastefully decorated,  comfortable rooms that are just a short stroll from the Concert Hall.   On most weekends there are no specified check-in or check-out times. Continental breakfast each morning.  <a href="http://www.garthnewel.org/Food---Lodging/stay-with-us.aspx">Lodging details.</a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7u-JCJLEOTf45B26-mirol5etqRrkGufz6lnizrZiuVa-b7_HJiZPeJ4qhtkiq36lJM5IrHXywT8EhZDnAoRUb3XQsNsif_J9nx4BFU8jkkN2xSWNTOYVMV50tAp6OLT6zNBlCaMD0SC7/s1600/43.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7u-JCJLEOTf45B26-mirol5etqRrkGufz6lnizrZiuVa-b7_HJiZPeJ4qhtkiq36lJM5IrHXywT8EhZDnAoRUb3XQsNsif_J9nx4BFU8jkkN2xSWNTOYVMV50tAp6OLT6zNBlCaMD0SC7/s400/43.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Garth Newel Music Center has a long tradition of culinary excellence   paired with inspiring performances.  After many concerts,   resident chef Josh Elliott prepares a meal served right in the concert  hall.  The musicians join the audience in  sharing good food and great  company. <a href="http://www.garthnewel.org/Food---Lodging/Sample-Menu.aspx">Sample dinner menu.</a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUkL8VP1iRepOgRkeChCsVlHBd9IIXM0bgdr76k4Fi5QkLeQRLC2MIMXVa0mNLf8N3XG7BIWKT1ETnFucQ361QHwWHbhFLImq06kN8SJWlJtUMcML_HdU8i2Ed76ZmZcUbMJ2-mBThh6_Z/s1600/44.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUkL8VP1iRepOgRkeChCsVlHBd9IIXM0bgdr76k4Fi5QkLeQRLC2MIMXVa0mNLf8N3XG7BIWKT1ETnFucQ361QHwWHbhFLImq06kN8SJWlJtUMcML_HdU8i2Ed76ZmZcUbMJ2-mBThh6_Z/s400/44.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Information courtesy of <a href="http://garthnewel.org/">GarthNewel.org</a></div><br />Photos by Lynn R. Mitchell<br />October 24, 2013

Hot Springs, Va: Garth Newel Music Center offers more than just music

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NYTimes: Agency Initiative Will Focus on Advancing Deep Brain Stimulation

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Worldwide, 100,000 people have electrical implants in their brains to treat the involuntary movements associated with Parkinson's disease, and scientists are experimenting with the technique for depression and other disorders. <br /><br> 	But today's so-called deep brain stimulation only treats — it does not monitor its own effectiveness, partly because complex ailments like depression do not have defined biological signatures. <br /><br> 	The federal Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency, known as Darpa, announced Thursday that it intended to spend more than $70 million over five years to jump to the next level of brain implants, either by improving deep brain stimulation or by developing new technology. <br /><br> 	Justin Sanchez, Darpa program manager, said that for scientists now, "there is no technology that can acquire signals that can tell them precisely what is going on with the brain." <br /><br> 	And so, he said, Darpa is "trying to change the game on how we approach these kinds of problems." <br /><br> 	The new program, called Systems-Based Neurotechnology and Understanding for the Treatment of Neuropsychological Illnesses, is part of an Obama administration brain initiative, announced earlier this year, intended to promote innovative basic neuroscience. Participants in the initiative include Darpa, as well as the National Institutes of Health and the National Science Foundation.<br /><br> 	The announcement of Darpa's goal is the first indication of how that research agency will participate in the initiative. The money is expected to be divided among different teams, and research proposals are now being sought.<br /><br> 	Darpa's project is partly inspired by the needs of combat veterans who suffer from mental and physical conditions, and is the first to invest directly in researching human illness as part of the brain initiative.<br /><br> 	The National Institutes of Health, which has not decided on its emphasis, appears to be aiming for basic research, based on the recommendations from a working committee advising the agency.<br /><br> 	Dr. Helen Mayberg, a neuroscientist at Emory University School of Medicine who has pioneered work on deep brain stimulation and depression, said, "Darpa's initiative says in no uncertain terms that we want to concentrate on human beings." She said she was particularly pleased with the emphasis on deep brain stimulation: "This adds to a growing recognition that this approach to brain disease is a promising strategy." <br /><br> 	Cori Bargmann of Rockefeller University, one of the leaders of the health institutes committee dealing with the direction of that agency's work under the brain initiative, also applauded the direction of the Darpa research. <br /><br> 	"It plays to their strength in brain recordings and devices, and it addresses psychiatric issues that are major concerns for the military," she said.<br /><br> 	Darpa's goal would require solving several longstanding problems in neuroscience, one of which is to develop a detailed model of how injuries or illnesses like depression manifest themselves in the systems of the brain.<br /><br> 	The next step is to create a device that can monitor the signs of illness or injury in real time, treat them appropriately and measure the effects of the treatment. The result would be something like a highly sophisticated pacemaker for a brain disorder.<br /><br> 	Darpa is asking for research teams to produce a device ready to be submitted to the Food and Drug Administration for approval within five years.<br /><br> 	"Is it overambitious? Of course," said Dr. Mayberg, adding that working with the brain is "a slow process." But she said that it was an impressive first investment and that the clear emphasis on human illness was "stunning."<br /><br> 	Whether or not the specified goal is fully achieved, Dr. Sanchez said, "We're going to learn a tremendous amount about how the brain works." And, he added, "we're going to be developing new medical devices."<br /><br> 	The testing of any such devices would involve both animals and human subjects, and Dr. Sanchez said Darpa had set up an ethics panel for the new program and other Darpa neuroscience work. A presidential bioethics commission also oversees all aspects of the brain initiative. <br /><br> 	The Obama administration is budgeting $100 million for the first year of the brain initiative. A committee of the health institutes produced a draft report in September that indicated the agency would concentrate its $40 million share on systems or networks in the brain, not individual cells and not the whole brain.<br /><br> 	Darpa is allocated $50 million this year under President Obama's brain initiative. The agency would not specify precisely how much it would spend in the first year, and all the numbers are dependent on the final federal budget.<br /><br> <br /><br><br /><br><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2013/10/25/science/pentagon-agency-to-spend-70-million-on-brain-research.html">http://www.nytimes.com/2013/10/25/science/pentagon-agency-to-spend-70-million-on-brain-research.html</a>

NYTimes: Agency Initiative Will Focus on Advancing Deep Brain Stimulation

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Adventures with Barb ... chasing autumn leaves on the back roads of Bath County, Va

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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6nFlkpUmpMW4uz9ADUbDtPWTYdKQhZZNLjb8Uk77p8M-22i-nLkrzb_mZP6QIoLSxLIItlHOpvHEhIjsXSzFKkJWK8rGhj68wxPwBUXq4bsQ92EPsihAGfyIsp3o2IqJdZCXd1M-WemMK/s1600/1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="330" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6nFlkpUmpMW4uz9ADUbDtPWTYdKQhZZNLjb8Uk77p8M-22i-nLkrzb_mZP6QIoLSxLIItlHOpvHEhIjsXSzFKkJWK8rGhj68wxPwBUXq4bsQ92EPsihAGfyIsp3o2IqJdZCXd1M-WemMK/s400/1.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> Warm Springs, Virginia, on October 24, 2013. Some trees were still green, others were showcasing their color, and some were already bare. Friend Barb and I chased autumn leaves along the back roads of Bath County on a cold, blustery day.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZBDKaIu0oTbvA2ZvNPN5Fs-_NtMALef8JCNYYG_wMuRUDZziXvrGyR7jFHfRr-SOb4ofdTh6czfiHYcvExcKMAVqd_UDBEPL8G4t3Qsb88v4ZolfrKhY2W9sMT2i0Ts6kaMu0QccadBqG/s1600/3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="277" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZBDKaIu0oTbvA2ZvNPN5Fs-_NtMALef8JCNYYG_wMuRUDZziXvrGyR7jFHfRr-SOb4ofdTh6czfiHYcvExcKMAVqd_UDBEPL8G4t3Qsb88v4ZolfrKhY2W9sMT2i0Ts6kaMu0QccadBqG/s320/3.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> Add a brisk wind to this temperatures and you end up with brrrrrr.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3BOVrevt7PEeTJXLeRspmaLJfySjxVDOD8v-IfOqYNbpRn1G16_kPFxbUmVDyqWNgJGVO1_ih8spf0f-tj9NU3vjJOjD1BYaD4p7pjRlJ-Smh0kmVopn3qDQfu4fiO8WhL8HiWxl7Dvyb/s1600/26.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="261" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3BOVrevt7PEeTJXLeRspmaLJfySjxVDOD8v-IfOqYNbpRn1G16_kPFxbUmVDyqWNgJGVO1_ih8spf0f-tj9NU3vjJOjD1BYaD4p7pjRlJ-Smh0kmVopn3qDQfu4fiO8WhL8HiWxl7Dvyb/s400/26.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> Dan Ingalls Overlook at the crest of Warm Springs Mountain offered a view looking east ...</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTmHpGGa3K_h4vYRdNRKedZQUfdm8k-PPMU7PHJqwIHciXZ1m-KNlObNoOgiH1h9igBvu3HAzdU8IRjVg2yqheMacMBAKsS9BW633r9FYj3BqG3BdwpjjksGrxmvpzH5nzUWq5Y7YaUS17/s1600/28.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTmHpGGa3K_h4vYRdNRKedZQUfdm8k-PPMU7PHJqwIHciXZ1m-KNlObNoOgiH1h9igBvu3HAzdU8IRjVg2yqheMacMBAKsS9BW633r9FYj3BqG3BdwpjjksGrxmvpzH5nzUWq5Y7YaUS17/s400/28.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">... and the view looking east was of the mountains we had just driven through. I liked the rays of sun coming out of the dark clouds that were spitting snow as I took the photo. The road in the right side of the picture is Rt. 39.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLrpiaWjoIA-FFUDJCuGtB9Vw_waDoaSsdJlAY9rVFNNIYPBOMzJNqp4uPA2O807LYGCM2Xh11KYX0-U85SwAkXClNtovoXyP8FqgvT2qXPnZePYrPERZz8PDWdLEeqzwr9KOdAvT39pNj/s1600/4.jpg" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" height="248" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLrpiaWjoIA-FFUDJCuGtB9Vw_waDoaSsdJlAY9rVFNNIYPBOMzJNqp4uPA2O807LYGCM2Xh11KYX0-U85SwAkXClNtovoXyP8FqgvT2qXPnZePYrPERZz8PDWdLEeqzwr9KOdAvT39pNj/s320/4.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">A back road in Warm Springs, Virginia.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgm9r3YGbP4XX8eu8U7xPQVXzEbLH5QYvHwnc7-E5JPYAXS9UmHN_GqKWNqDeJbvuVBR-twshWw-QE4P_4sf6ObysddcD4l_TPlKwVxWV5lkqNMfwhc1aOrecV9etw72TsF5ueo64DXXPxW/s1600/5.jpg" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgm9r3YGbP4XX8eu8U7xPQVXzEbLH5QYvHwnc7-E5JPYAXS9UmHN_GqKWNqDeJbvuVBR-twshWw-QE4P_4sf6ObysddcD4l_TPlKwVxWV5lkqNMfwhc1aOrecV9etw72TsF5ueo64DXXPxW/s320/5.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Overlooking Warm Springs on a cloudy day. Lack of sun made autumn colors more subdued.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfGeDVJHhRpAAzXH_M-BrVUgGJU0wTY4n_9-IO9JARGIGsvcQJg8QF8jWpaf8XJPCppFSXyibNFonzgvk0jrHgkli8ALgAqSCl0-T0ZGN6ZAPN7M3j1R7srP2sMH3KfNQYNUP_odZWJOc4/s1600/7.jpg" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfGeDVJHhRpAAzXH_M-BrVUgGJU0wTY4n_9-IO9JARGIGsvcQJg8QF8jWpaf8XJPCppFSXyibNFonzgvk0jrHgkli8ALgAqSCl0-T0ZGN6ZAPN7M3j1R7srP2sMH3KfNQYNUP_odZWJOc4/s320/7.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilpYp9owIPFuRnyZk-02j58UHTIs9HPF_Qw6Fehkl6hWSvIdf61UhfO9vhgnI4jfQXfLzxeZ0ncadNxCE-vnNm_OtJdOhqlkqemajFJ33HBeHa0TX7_nHxWl5Sg4nde2y1CPX0eEYKysbB/s1600/8.jpg" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" height="227" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilpYp9owIPFuRnyZk-02j58UHTIs9HPF_Qw6Fehkl6hWSvIdf61UhfO9vhgnI4jfQXfLzxeZ0ncadNxCE-vnNm_OtJdOhqlkqemajFJ33HBeHa0TX7_nHxWl5Sg4nde2y1CPX0eEYKysbB/s320/8.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijhMp9KwhxxjVzXmWkQHvYu5SLKXwvP9i82l1tf8WgU-tDU49tHKFfBv1RuNyCVPN655kPoFEOFNrla9qUQ9hs3d01GPKjrS5mJGImdvAKrS1-OAUivVLpwvyqTYzm_GAemOg7lmBBF6Kt/s1600/9.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="227" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijhMp9KwhxxjVzXmWkQHvYu5SLKXwvP9i82l1tf8WgU-tDU49tHKFfBv1RuNyCVPN655kPoFEOFNrla9qUQ9hs3d01GPKjrS5mJGImdvAKrS1-OAUivVLpwvyqTYzm_GAemOg7lmBBF6Kt/s400/9.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSIkXe_UFDiNBfPdhClKhN_8UHW5Htri1zaOFxMfqsOV-bf5udnRPCKpc-UQPeGWbiCc3jb_Cp0_IW6ery_hmkqMJrh324Jsh61XcM8r54s_FJLUYy_JT5jGhFEFOLVXBK-dHHtLS84pJ-/s1600/10.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="278" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSIkXe_UFDiNBfPdhClKhN_8UHW5Htri1zaOFxMfqsOV-bf5udnRPCKpc-UQPeGWbiCc3jb_Cp0_IW6ery_hmkqMJrh324Jsh61XcM8r54s_FJLUYy_JT5jGhFEFOLVXBK-dHHtLS84pJ-/s400/10.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Snow and sleet! Blustery winds and cold temps in the mid-30s brought precipitation from the dark clouds hanging over the Allegheny Mountains.</div><br />Photos by Lynn R. Mitchell<br />October 24, 2013<br />#fallinva

Adventures with Barb ... chasing autumn leaves on the back roads of Bath County, Va

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Today's Teamster News 10.25.13

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<a href="http://www.teamster.org/content/washington-taxi-drivers-form-association-teamsters-union" rel="nofollow">Washington Taxi Drivers Form Association With Teamsters Union</a>  teamster.org   ...Cab drivers in the nation’s capital are joining together with the Teamsters Union to announce the formation of the new Washington, D.C. Taxi Operators Association…<br /><a href="http://hernandotoday.com/he/list/news/county-union-agree-on-employee-contract-20131023/" rel="nofollow">Hernando County, Teamsters agree on employee contract</a>  Hernando Today   ...A strong, new contract for about 400 government employees has been approved by the county in Florida and unanimously ratified by the workers, who are represented by Teamsters Local 79…<br /><a href="http://www.eveningsun.com/local/ci_24369946/gettysburg-police-union-files-arbitration-over-2013-wages" rel="nofollow">Gettysburg police union files for arbitration over 2013 wages</a>   Hanover Evening Sun   ...Teamsters Local 776 has filed for arbitration over 2013 wages on behalf of the police officers who work for the Gettysburg Borough...<br /><a href="http://www.thejournal.ie/us-trade-union-leaders-dublin-lockout-austerity-1143207-Oct2013/" rel="nofollow">US trade union leaders in Dublin to talk about ‘devastating impacts of austerity’</a>  The Journal.ie   ...A number of American trade union leaders , including Teamsters, are in Dublin this week as part of the 1913 Lockout centenary celebrations and to talk about what they view as the “devastating impact” of austerity policies...<br /><a href="http://www.tradereform.org/2013/10/multinational-meatpacker-trying-gut-food-labeling/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=multinational-meatpacker-trying-gut-food-labeling" rel="nofollow">Multinational Meatpacker Trying to Gut Food Labeling</a>  Trade Reform   ...Tyson ... will cease and desist buying fed cattle from Canada until the courts overturn the country of origin labeling (COOL) rule implemented by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) on May 23, 2013.<br />“Tyson is flexing its muscle to demonstrate to our U.S. courts that it alone can literally devastate livestock producers in the U.S., Canada and elsewhere if it doesn’t get its way...”<br /><a href="http://americanmanufacturing.org/blog/watch-apple-finally-begins-assembling-usa" rel="nofollow">Apple finally begins assembling in the USA </a> manufacture this   ...Apple previously announced that it would make its new computer in the U.S., reportedly in Texas...<br /><a href="http://4-things-you-need-know-about-plot-sell-your-pensions-wall-street/" rel="nofollow">4 Things You Need to Know About the Plot to Sell Off Your Pensions to Wall Street</a>  AlterNet   ...“reformers” have changed the law to prevent retirees from even seeing how much of their money is being handed over to hedge fund billionaires....<br /><a href="http://www.greenbaypressgazette.com/usatoday/article/3169827" rel="nofollow">Many Americans don't expect to ever retire</a>  USA TODAY   ...In a sign of just how bleak retirement prospects have gotten, more than a third of Americans say they will have to work until they literally can't anymore...<br /><a href="http://www.nextnewdeal.net/who-buys-spies-hidden-corporate-cash-behind-america%E2%80%99s-out-control-national-surveillance-state" rel="nofollow">Who Buys the Spies? 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USA & CANADA: Tickets For Day Of The Doctor Theatrical Screenings Go On Sale Today

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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7lTrKOu3xnDQ_5ueQVAnwogOrmsA3xyDODiF4DKBF6fyqJily5LVmdeLsJjWOKhWQvXn1twfui8BuRHDUxDgWrMvLOPFlOr1BWFiUK6fUFTqUh1Jb59cTjKIAxj0Glhs0FIpRkywqTRa_/s1600/USFlyer.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7lTrKOu3xnDQ_5ueQVAnwogOrmsA3xyDODiF4DKBF6fyqJily5LVmdeLsJjWOKhWQvXn1twfui8BuRHDUxDgWrMvLOPFlOr1BWFiUK6fUFTqUh1Jb59cTjKIAxj0Glhs0FIpRkywqTRa_/s640/USFlyer.jpg" width="390" /></a></div><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Tickets for the US and Canadian screenings of <i>Doctor Who: The Day Of The Doctor</i> go on sale today at 9am ET. The 75 minute special will be screened in RealD™ 3D in selected locations throughout North America</span><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span><h3><b><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">USA</span></b></h3><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">BBC America, in association with AMC Entertainment Inc., Cinemark Holdings, Inc., and Regal Entertainment Group, present <i>The Day Of The Doctor</i> at the same time as it premieres on BBC America and across the globe. Tickets will go on sale on October 25, 2013 at 9am EST for screenings in New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Philadelphia, Seattle, Washington DC, San Francisco, Dallas, Houston, Atlanta and Minneapolis. Tickets may be purchased at <a href="http://www.cinemark.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">Cinemark.com</span></a>, <a href="http://www.regmovies.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">REGmovies.com</span></a> and <a href="http://www.fandango.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">Fandango.com</span></a>.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><a href="http://www.doctorwho.tv/watch-the-day-of-the-doctor/" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Click here for an interactive map of cinema locations</span></a></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Tickets are also available today for a second screening on Monday November 25 in 300 US cinemas. Purchase via participating theater box offices and online at <a href="http://www.fathomevents.com/#!doctor-who-the-day-of-the-doctor" target="_blank">Fathom Events</a>.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><h3><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><st1:country-region w:st="on"><b>CANADA</b></st1:country-region> </span></h3><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">In Canada, BBC Worldwide have teamed up with Cineplex Entertainment’s Front Row Centre Events, to simulcast in Toronto, Vancouver, Montreal, Calgary, Edmonton, Ottawa, Victoria, and Winnipeg, at the same time the 75-minute special premieres on Space and across the globe. Tickets will go on sale October 25, 2013 at 9am ET, at <a href="http://www.cineplex.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">Cineplex.com</span></a> and participating theatres.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Cineplex will continue the celebration by giving fans across Canada a second chance to experience The Day of the Doctor in RealD™ 3D on Monday, November 25, in 60 screens. Tickets for the November 25 screenings will also go on sale October 25.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Check the interactive map via the link above for participating cinemas</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><i>The Day Of The Doctor </i>stars Matt Smith, David Tennant, Jenna Coleman, Billie Piper and John Hurt. The 75 minute special will be simulcast worldwide by TV broadcasters in over 75 countries on Saturday 23rd November. The broadcast will be in 2D with an additional 3D stream where available locally.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><a href="http://david-tennant.com/2009/id205.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">Find out more on our website</span></a></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div>

USA & CANADA: Tickets For Day Of The Doctor Theatrical Screenings Go On Sale Today

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Tickets for the US and Canadian screenings of Doctor Who: The Day Of The Doctor go on sale today at 9am ET. The 75 minute special will be s...

Winter wreath making

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<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Here is a few more wreaths that I have been working on.  This one was made with a sari (Indian lady's dress) brought all the way from India to Ireland by my mother.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkB4PcXLNp0R99b4saxz-FB55vOOJ9cOthaFLBqaxijfVS4dy4YHfpNZy9d43rl0vBBzgLD-uo9zyZ2xZwsX6QmCctU_711h68u1gPt7YUIlE6GUOerVyMGcZ7How3EqlxaYmIaE5keyXD/s640/blogger-image-8885010.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkB4PcXLNp0R99b4saxz-FB55vOOJ9cOthaFLBqaxijfVS4dy4YHfpNZy9d43rl0vBBzgLD-uo9zyZ2xZwsX6QmCctU_711h68u1gPt7YUIlE6GUOerVyMGcZ7How3EqlxaYmIaE5keyXD/s640/blogger-image-8885010.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">A flowery effort to dress a door at Christmas time</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwEhunw5s2VLef25butqWa4w8b2KPe-6OnF9K7jfd8Zd4nBX8dfMl8lGhS_vYGsVwBhjCl3B68JTFYNhFn6lurdD8m0RpQMneWDsoDmpmk5jOtB-z2Gj8-bJJdKE08Eeq7y54FQNAGd-7i/s640/blogger-image-964500949.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwEhunw5s2VLef25butqWa4w8b2KPe-6OnF9K7jfd8Zd4nBX8dfMl8lGhS_vYGsVwBhjCl3B68JTFYNhFn6lurdD8m0RpQMneWDsoDmpmk5jOtB-z2Gj8-bJJdKE08Eeq7y54FQNAGd-7i/s640/blogger-image-964500949.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">And here is a partially started wreath....wonder what it will turn out like!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibGSKTOgb3xHhyphenhyphenc-gaTXIj7kmThR5zbQ5qOqVMpdh4sMs0xbaW7ZeIOTq0op_lp1e0d2hR-Ti1UdBP13j4ZmzWTJ-WWD8WTt3zd1ikuIUxh0JYaVl9GDNifj8H1rxGpviHOB8uGOTEK5Zh/s640/blogger-image--2097435850.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibGSKTOgb3xHhyphenhyphenc-gaTXIj7kmThR5zbQ5qOqVMpdh4sMs0xbaW7ZeIOTq0op_lp1e0d2hR-Ti1UdBP13j4ZmzWTJ-WWD8WTt3zd1ikuIUxh0JYaVl9GDNifj8H1rxGpviHOB8uGOTEK5Zh/s640/blogger-image--2097435850.jpg"></a></div>

Winter wreath making

Here is a few more wreaths that I have been working on. This one was made with a sari (Indian lady's dress) brought all the way from In...

fess up friday - designPOST

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Friday is here and it is time to celebrate good times. My friend Beth from <a href="http://www.designpostinteriors.com/" target="_blank">designPOST</a> has come over today to put her cards on the table and do a little fessin' up. If you haven't visited <a href="http://www.designpostinteriors.com/" target="_blank">designPOST</a> yet you need to. Beth know how to tackle a project and show it who's boss and she makes it all look so easy. A modern day Wonder Woman I tell ya. Her <a href="http://www.designpostinteriors.com/2012/12/harpers-nursery.html" target="_blank">daughter's nursery</a> is still one of my favorites- baby glam all the way. Take it away Beth...<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAsCiXP-mWOgPMOiR5xcx8bFcPAKBulnK28X1cD6iN6faMl7TiKmBbb_XYGCpR0blwwpAhTHhYmtVkNyGZyZTLFwk4o-2xILkzJPT3GgjwCVn3u1PTsI4ozdLZqbINUv4q9owtQopEL2hz/s1600/FessUpFridaylogo.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAsCiXP-mWOgPMOiR5xcx8bFcPAKBulnK28X1cD6iN6faMl7TiKmBbb_XYGCpR0blwwpAhTHhYmtVkNyGZyZTLFwk4o-2xILkzJPT3GgjwCVn3u1PTsI4ozdLZqbINUv4q9owtQopEL2hz/s1600/FessUpFridaylogo.jpg" /></a></div><br />Hi LBD'ers, Beth here from <a href="http://www.designpostinteriors.com/" target="_blank">designPOST interiors</a> and I am so happy to be guesting here on Elizabeth's blog!  Not only can I unload a dirty little secret, but I also get to virtually hang with one of my favorite bloggers out there!  I am always anxiously awaiting Elizabeth's next project and she never disappoints!<br /><br />Ok, so confession time.  There are so many weird habits I could confess to but I am going to try to keep it relatively normal.  At least I hope it's kind of normal?  I have major procrastination issues when it comes to my own home decor.  I have tons of end visions and half-started projects but somehow other things always get in the way...client work, kids, The Real Housewives, life.  I recently had a client casually say, "I should just come to your house and get ideas" to which I promptly had a panic attack.  The thought of being judged as a "decorator" based on my own house scares me a majority of the time.<br /><br />Part two of my fess up is that the only time things do get done around here is when I have some kind of big event coming up.  The last time I tackled all of my half-done projects was right before my daughter was born last November.  And now her first birthday is rolling around and I am suddenly unstoppable.  My husband loves this about me, by the way (sarcasm, sarcasm).  In the last two weeks I have literally finished: painting and recovering 5 chairs- all rescued from the trash or Goodwill and all have been sitting around unfinished for months, hung 2 sets of curtains, hung a gallery wall, painted some frames, and found a lamp shade for a lamp that's been naked since it's purchase.  No lie! <br /><br />I am exhausted and probably won't have the energy to finish another one of my projects for another 6 months.  And the cycle continues....<br /><br />Thanks for letting me come to your confessional Elizabeth - I feel 10 pounds lighter!<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">One of the chairs I finished under the birthday party deadline:<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1yfxx-04TAdIt8WWo_sZJpPY1346hzzrXj0z9_QPldIJ8IHdfCiPQhLB_k5VbRMviuq5C7BXWeCFME_ImGhmrHusy_seRNLVEFnxqzlL5CXTuNLObqI3-1HdAx1UhtVHv9zilZmEcqS8/s1600/DSC_0179.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1yfxx-04TAdIt8WWo_sZJpPY1346hzzrXj0z9_QPldIJ8IHdfCiPQhLB_k5VbRMviuq5C7BXWeCFME_ImGhmrHusy_seRNLVEFnxqzlL5CXTuNLObqI3-1HdAx1UhtVHv9zilZmEcqS8/s640/DSC_0179.JPG" width="360" /></a></div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;">It looks like I'm not the only one who works best under the gun. I love the chair Beth!</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">So tell me, do you wait until the last minute? Is a ticking clock a good motivator? Does anyone else wish we really could loose 10 pounds by fessing up?</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">And don't forget to take advantage of the 15% discount <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/Belquist" target="_blank">Brittany</a> is offering to LBD followers to kick off her <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/Belquist" target="_blank">Etsy shop</a>. Offer expires October 28th. Happy weekend!</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #666666; font-family: 'Open Sans'; font-size: 13.333333969116211px; line-height: 20px;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCM7T8gcqtiFlz_neCE2CO6WoakNq3ixUuuMy7iU98OmNeld1QFyAfjmCSOoInsN9upCr6kyKbCBtjeN1S8sIF5uA8bIGtLEaarITl2naJX01p7fBp-AZFTGNRoQdv_pDgx7SByl7rKuhs/s1600/BelquestPillows.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="color: #ea1658; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-decoration: none;"><img border="0" height="52" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCM7T8gcqtiFlz_neCE2CO6WoakNq3ixUuuMy7iU98OmNeld1QFyAfjmCSOoInsN9upCr6kyKbCBtjeN1S8sIF5uA8bIGtLEaarITl2naJX01p7fBp-AZFTGNRoQdv_pDgx7SByl7rKuhs/s400/BelquestPillows.jpg" style="-webkit-box-shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.0980392) 1px 1px 5px; border: 1px solid rgb(255, 255, 255); box-shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.0980392) 1px 1px 5px; padding: 5px; position: relative;" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div></div>

fess up friday - designPOST

Friday is here and it is time to celebrate good times. My friend Beth from designPOST has come over today to put her cards on the table and...

David Tennant And Richard II Cast Collect For Actors' Charity

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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3z_032yIJ3KL0Sw77Q-Q6zC25Xd7gb5lfTGWEC22psOd8F_GTaK_uE35T-Yj9wMx2HkQTL4_5cYMagWG0NP7wA9F_gF8NC9ylzF8SRZuUBbS0C1_Yl592Bl698xRfzf6MaFvr09PedRYw/s1600/RII-02.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3z_032yIJ3KL0Sw77Q-Q6zC25Xd7gb5lfTGWEC22psOd8F_GTaK_uE35T-Yj9wMx2HkQTL4_5cYMagWG0NP7wA9F_gF8NC9ylzF8SRZuUBbS0C1_Yl592Bl698xRfzf6MaFvr09PedRYw/s1600/RII-02.jpg" /></a></div><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">David Tennant and his fellow cast members from <i>Richard II</i> followed the matinee performance yesterday with a collection in aid of the actors' charity Acting For Others. David made a speech from the stage at the end of the performance at the Royal Shakespeare Theatre, Stratford-upon-Avon, then he and the other cast stood at the exit doors with collection buckets.</span><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Acting for Others benefits those in the entertainment industry who may be  ill, injured or elderly and who can no longer work and now find themselves in need. It is made up of 15 individual theatrical charities – each with their own remit. Between them they offer financial and emotional assistance and support to those in the entertainment profession who have fallen on hard times. The member charities dispense over £2 million to hundreds of people within the profession every year.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><br /><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">For every successful performer, there are hundreds of actors, dancers, musicians, lighting technicians, scene painters, wardrobe staff, front of house, backstage staff who are not so fortunate. They may be suffering from illness, injury, be caring for a child with special needs, or have reached an age when they simply can no longer work to support themselves or make ends meet. </span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><a href="http://actingforothers.co.uk/" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">Find out more about the charity and donate here</span></a></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><i>Richard II </i>starring David Tennant and directed by Gregory Doran will play in residence in Stratford-upon-Avon until 16th November 2013 when it will then transfer to The Barbican in <st1:city w:st="on">London</st1:city>.<br /><br />The run is completely sold out, but there may be returns. You can check for returns by phoning the RSC Ticket Hotline on 0844 800 1110.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal">   </div><div class="MsoNormal"><a href="http://news.david-tennant.com/2009/id194.html"><span style="color: blue; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Read more about Richard II on our website</span></a></div><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span><br />

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David Tennant and his fellow cast members from Richard II followed the matinee performance yesterday with a collection in aid of the actors...

Doctor Who: Day Of The Doctor Cinema Screening Tickets On Sale Today

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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiL38099mO61_IkYAte92gd0oM9vbgTohhOdG8Ugb4CxQqpOmmhGKFyMBAzl2skedgt6d8LPtwhyphenhyphenLv2Ba9crPo3aKdhrf6wvL7jAdy71vpjuLI107NKRP-KmeLLLnzSG1MiD07n9uQcEjs2/s1600/3D.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiL38099mO61_IkYAte92gd0oM9vbgTohhOdG8Ugb4CxQqpOmmhGKFyMBAzl2skedgt6d8LPtwhyphenhyphenLv2Ba9crPo3aKdhrf6wvL7jAdy71vpjuLI107NKRP-KmeLLLnzSG1MiD07n9uQcEjs2/s1600/3D.png" /></a></div><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Tickets for the 3D cinema screening tickets for the Doctor Who 50th Anniversary special <i>The Day Of The Doctor </i>go on sale today. The cinema screenings will take place the same time as the UK TV broadcast on BBC One on 23rd November 2013, giving fans another unique opportunity to be part of a truly global celebration for the iconic British drama series.</span><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Tickets for screenings in UK and Ireland will be available from 9am BST. </span><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">BBC Worldwide have confirmed that 216 VUE, Cineworld, Odeon, BFI and Picturehouse cinemas in the <st1:country-region w:st="on">UK</st1:country-region>and <st1:country-region w:st="on">Ireland</st1:country-region>will participate in the international event. Locations include <st1:city w:st="on">London</st1:city>, <st1:city w:st="on">Birmingham</st1:city>, <st1:city w:st="on">Belfast</st1:city>, <st1:city w:st="on">Dublin</st1:city>, Liverpool, <st1:city w:st="on">Cardiff</st1:city>and <st1:city w:st="on">Edinburgh</st1:city>.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.doctorwho.tv/watch-the-day-of-the-doctor/"><span style="color: blue;">Visit the Where To Watch The Day Of The Doctor map</span></a> on the official BBc Doctor Who website to find your nearest screening and to book tickets.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Screenings will also take place in Germany, Russia, New Zealand, Australia, the USA  and Canada.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><i>The Day Of The Doctor</i> stars Matt Smith, David Tennant, Jenna Coleman, Bille Piper and John Hurt. It will be simulcast on TV in over 75 countries on Saturday 23rd November.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><a href="http://david-tennant.com/2009/id205.html"><span style="color: blue;">Find out more about The Day Of The Doctor on our website</span></a></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div>

Doctor Who: Day Of The Doctor Cinema Screening Tickets On Sale Today

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Tickets for the 3D cinema screening tickets for the Doctor Who 50th Anniversary special The Day Of The Doctor go on sale today. The cinema s...

New Official Replica Tom Baker Scarf Launched Today

12:00 AM Tukiyooo 0

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJSfqmE2LAVAfSe09Z415FqwhsTlRF8b86JxcEOXVQ71_1En3sFiQtO7_iE4Bde20G3Kym49OBKuYS4RsQ4LRwGIeOdJe55Z_qwEYAB2_5SSBWgufI5OS7zr0IP2l80NWD4MkiWJwIZtw/s1600/doctor-who-scarves-300x300.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJSfqmE2LAVAfSe09Z415FqwhsTlRF8b86JxcEOXVQ71_1En3sFiQtO7_iE4Bde20G3Kym49OBKuYS4RsQ4LRwGIeOdJe55Z_qwEYAB2_5SSBWgufI5OS7zr0IP2l80NWD4MkiWJwIZtw/s1600/doctor-who-scarves-300x300.jpg" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><a href="http://track.webgains.com/click.html?wgcampaignid=140661&wgprogramid=6721&clickref=http://www.lovarzi.co.uk/Doctor-Who-Scarf-Official-Burgundy/dp/B00G5SRW34&wgtarget=http://www.lovarzi.co.uk/Doctor-Who-Scarf-Official-Burgundy/dp/B00G5SRW34" target="_blank">ORDER YOUR BRAND NEW OFFICIAL REPLICA TOM BAKER SCARF TODAY!</a></span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSYHzGMxDH-EX2KdStdYatoDFJkV5bPS8Hv7EsHTo2wFJPPSicVxyC-bqiRewXQjfzQhLNv9eHLPRMnR27C8gmSonEBNXfuQoQ0TKYM5HQvsDS4yOP_-GJJefLh6xzkAo9ndIJvUliFHM/s1600/leisurehive.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSYHzGMxDH-EX2KdStdYatoDFJkV5bPS8Hv7EsHTo2wFJPPSicVxyC-bqiRewXQjfzQhLNv9eHLPRMnR27C8gmSonEBNXfuQoQ0TKYM5HQvsDS4yOP_-GJJefLh6xzkAo9ndIJvUliFHM/s320/leisurehive.jpg" width="318" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="productInfo" style="background-color: white; border: 0px; line-height: 18px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><div style="border: 0px; font-style: inherit; margin-bottom: 1.5em; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><b><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The Only Official BBC Doctor Who Burgundy Scarf, worn by the Fourth Doctor, Tom Baker in Season 18 is now available for pre- order from Lovarzi.</span></b></div><div style="border: 0px; font-style: inherit; margin-bottom: 1.5em; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Celebrate Doctor Who’s 50th anniversary and pay tribute to the iconic Fourth Doctor in style</span></div><div style="border: 0px; font-style: inherit; margin-bottom: 1.5em; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">First seen in 1980’s <em style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">The Leisure Hive</em>, Tom Baker’s Doctor got a fresh new look for Season 18, his final set of stories. 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Total Fertility Rate

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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhWEBTMPfAAV3zvBE2G_UqGByYN9tCX6-9owKj1u7IJkBYbarEmdPTv5SKk7JecybTuRqDdZeqo6sSzIhbgRH-tFZqGrGhNy_NJAojc1Ub436LqfbrnmxN27W0iyCACm4q-GiCGkYxAXQ/s1600/Total+Fertility+Rate.jpg" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhWEBTMPfAAV3zvBE2G_UqGByYN9tCX6-9owKj1u7IJkBYbarEmdPTv5SKk7JecybTuRqDdZeqo6sSzIhbgRH-tFZqGrGhNy_NJAojc1Ub436LqfbrnmxN27W0iyCACm4q-GiCGkYxAXQ/s320/Total+Fertility+Rate.jpg" /></a><br /><span style="font-size: x-small;">Click to enlarge.</span><br /><br /><b>August 1, 2013</b><br /><a href="http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2013/08/01/usa-total-fertility-rate/2590781/">Fertility forecast: Baby bust is over; births will rise</a><br /><br /><div style="color: #666666;"><i>The total fertility rate in the USA is predicted to rise from a 25-year low of 1.89 children per woman in 2012 to 1.90 in 2013, according to the U.S. Fertility Forecast report released today by Demographic Intelligence.</i></div><br />1.89 to 1.90! Color me impressed! A few more years of that and we might even make it back to the declining long-term trend line. As a side note, it takes <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sub-replacement_fertility">a rate of 2.1</a> to maintain a stable population. Otherwise, <a href="http://www.cnn.com/2013/10/24/politics/immigration-reform/">immigration for the win</a>! It's the land of the free. <a href="http://www.cnn.com/2013/10/24/world/europe/europe-summit-nsa-surveillance/">What could possibly go wrong?</a><br /><br /><div style="color: #666666;"><i>Among women aged 15-44, those who attend religious services weekly or more have 1.42 children, compared with the 1.11 children of women who rarely or never attend.<br /><br />Women who attend religious services weekly intend to have 2.62 children, and those who rarely or never go want to have 2.10 children.</i></div><br />The following chart shows real annual religious construction spending per capita (August 2013 dollars).<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4NYdOS0hZyCHU8QNFFBNBc7ev2gvW67r-L7DcbCZu6j0aqvdyXkZ0_Eo65aLwwcW0O9xVgUrq0zcKCXJyZHaMNm6shoUUNMIzEN31KhaSbhM0zJFCKQ4BAfIDV5U9N1GdqQAs5HqEjLI/s1600/Real+Religious+Construction+Spending.jpg" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4NYdOS0hZyCHU8QNFFBNBc7ev2gvW67r-L7DcbCZu6j0aqvdyXkZ0_Eo65aLwwcW0O9xVgUrq0zcKCXJyZHaMNm6shoUUNMIzEN31KhaSbhM0zJFCKQ4BAfIDV5U9N1GdqQAs5HqEjLI/s320/Real+Religious+Construction+Spending.jpg" /></a><br /><span style="font-size: x-small;">Click to enlarge</span>.<br /><br />I'll leave the trend line as an exercise for the reader. Got crayon?<br /><br />I'm not a religious person but I can say this. Over the long-term, we appear to be ZIRPing to <a href="http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-2476322/Growing-old-fun-fun-fun-Land-Rising-Sun-Christopher-Stevens-reviews-nights-TV.html">Japanese hell in a handbasket</a>. The future's so bright <a href="http://www.cafepress.com/+in_a_basket_drinking_glass,697782074">I gotta buy glasses</a>.<br /><br /><b>Source Data:</b><br /><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Demographics_of_the_United_States">Demographics of the United States</a><br /><a href="http://research.stlouisfed.org/fred2/graph/?g=nJ3">St. Louis Fed: Custom Chart</a>

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Wicca Chicks are Hot, but We Got a High Priest

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<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">Happy Halloween Weekend kids!!<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtFxPVpTKHUZy9WyZg2udRCbsDjcWkGa2aYNPwR4tcWDevN-2UoOuv3YFZ7ZG55rPD6reVfunJF36frq9jMuw4QKWC1-_Nbxme4Blk36gqpfQ6X14VxONuZ7Iigib4VTBd7Ak3kGompFO0/s1600/Wicca+Show+1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="275" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtFxPVpTKHUZy9WyZg2udRCbsDjcWkGa2aYNPwR4tcWDevN-2UoOuv3YFZ7ZG55rPD6reVfunJF36frq9jMuw4QKWC1-_Nbxme4Blk36gqpfQ6X14VxONuZ7Iigib4VTBd7Ak3kGompFO0/s400/Wicca+Show+1.jpg" width="400" /></a>I am working allllllllll weekend. That’s right.<br /><br />Today Noon-9, and tomorrow 11-9. Yet…<br /><br />God has given me a purpose.<br /><br />Serve others…<br /><br />Serve others lots and lots of beer.<br /><br />Actually, it should be fun, and I will have my camera at the ready, as there might be some hot chicks dressed up as pirate wenches coming through.<br /><br />As for me? I am working the Beer Mine dressed as a Priest today. I can’t wait to say to the kids when they come through with their parents:<br /><br /><i>“Hey little boy, would you like a sucker?”</i><br /><br />Good times, good times.<br /><br />Jay and I have our best ever IWS Radio show in the works for you this Sunday.<br /><br />We have High Priest and Founder of the Celtic Wicca Coven, the Rev. James Smith on board, but we also, have Jamie, Paul Piatt, Martin, Drew, and others on board reading Edgar Allan Poe’s, <i>The Raven</i>.<br /><br />This show is going to fill your Trick-or-Treat basket with Mounds of Almond Joy and leave you with the feeling that you should have long ago, left for the last train to the Clark Bar station.<br /><br />What?  Was that a stretch?  It doesn't matter.  You know why?<br /><br />Upon listening to this Sunday’s <i><a href="http://www.blogtalkradio.com/im-with-stupid/2013/10/27/walking-down-a-wicca-wonderland-with-rev-james-smith" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">IWS Radio Show</span></a>,</i> you are going to say unto yourself…<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFnM2zR-eOXp17ZLiF8hFGd38G_k6JY6OrqrrJfe2MKeeBso8UNRg6kodUUXcNX3NBsA93IFxvbGWmbDj2FYOw-5wHGqLzdB8sns-oRGZtFz3Xzyh0NgDTNxcWP1qWWcCCvC_ZLa8s2gJD/s1600/James+Smith.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFnM2zR-eOXp17ZLiF8hFGd38G_k6JY6OrqrrJfe2MKeeBso8UNRg6kodUUXcNX3NBsA93IFxvbGWmbDj2FYOw-5wHGqLzdB8sns-oRGZtFz3Xzyh0NgDTNxcWP1qWWcCCvC_ZLa8s2gJD/s400/James+Smith.jpg" width="355" /></a><i>“I feel like I have been to the Milky Way and back.”</i><br /><br />And yet, you will have a feeling leaving you with a Zero bar.<br /><br />Or not.<br /><br />Jayman and I are the Kit Kat and Three Musketeer Bar…er…Two Musketeer Bar of funny, so join us this Sunday for the, <a href="http://www.blogtalkradio.com/im-with-stupid/2013/10/27/walking-down-a-wicca-wonderland-with-rev-james-smith" style="color: blue; font-style: italic;" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">Walkin’ In A Wicca Wonderland</span></a><span style="color: blue; font-style: italic;"> </span>on<i style="color: blue;"> </i>the<i style="color: blue;"> </i><i>IWS Radio Show</i>.<br /><br />Jayman, Matt-Man, and the IWS Radio gang will be bringing the Halloween funny, all the while taking your calls and listening to Rev. Smith enlightening us as to what the Wicca religion is all about, and what it is not.<br /><br />To listen to us LIVE or DEAD as it is Halloween (Muhahahahawhaaaaa), from Noon-2 PM ET this Sunday, October 27th, you can click <a href="http://www.blogtalkradio.com/im-with-stupid/2013/10/27/walking-down-a-wicca-wonderland-with-rev-james-smith" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;"><i>HERE</i></span></a>.<br /><br /><i>Cheers!!</i><br /><br /><i>Matt-Man</i><br /><br /><a href="mailto:mattmaniws@ymail.com">mattmaniws@ymail.com</a><br /><a href="https://twitter.com/MattMan_IWS" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">@MattMan_IWS</span></a><br /><a href="https://www.facebook.com/mattmaniws" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">My Facebook Page</span></a></div>

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Intel supports Vodacom ICT Centres

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<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><i><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Submitted by Omashani Naidoo of SchoolNet</span></i><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Intel continues to support Vodacom Foundation and Department of Basic Education in the ICT centres in the proof of concept districts. Two Intel Getting Started training of trainer workshops were held in the Free State and North West provinces.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><br /></span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Free State - Thaba Nchu</span><o:p></o:p></span></b></div><br /><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">The training took place on 7 – 8 September 2013. SchoolNet’s trainer, Mr Daniel Maedi found the laptops were connected and ready for training. Of the expected 22 educators only 12 educators attended but these were mostly CAT educators at their respective schools hence their computer skills were advanced. The trainer went through all the modules and managed to demonstrate how to use the tip-sheets and help-guide. These participants used the help-guide as directed and they had no problems in navigating the CD. The handbook was also saved in personalized folders.<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></div><h5></h5><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjigi0-hw8klDf6-kuAccZWIvF0n-5zKJCe4rrujxG37KwKpzyaCyW7k3eoxbgWyfS3YlJVYVfczHL6l89KMeHCxt1b3wxKMHtSJrdidzpE9ZpijjzVrnGONDy8a9AUdD3K3zr4Ik33Q_s/s1600-h/clip_image002%25255B3%25255D.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: justify;"><img alt="clip_image002" border="0" height="301" hspace="12" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFIDGHqsaLQZf7LUJ6Vfs5RJmgoFLyY2HPOd33lAuEx1qZsSqgFCSbTTUTxsf5pG5-Gc7puFLIjqL920qRZr2LG4AS5RDqiDwyA-hjvhpFqM9OVMISGdcAnWYS6B5bJBlSI7mABHIlpS8/?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border: 0px; display: inline; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="clip_image002" width="400" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Trainees looked at the 21<sup>st</sup> century approach. They did an exercise where they compared the old way of teaching and the modern way of teaching. The activities were also discussed and some were able to finish them at home. The module of computer basics was not important for this group but it was discussed because they are going to be trainers. The collaboration in the 21<sup>st</sup> century skills was discussed in detail and the module was followed step by step and participants got very involved in an exercise.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal">   </div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">The module on Discovering and Exploring MS Word took longer than expected and the emphasis was put on following steps to make educators independent and able to look for answers themselves. The trainer explained that all modules follow the same style. Following the module outline educators were asked to complete this section on their own. The trainer created a folder for the Motheo Training and sent the link to participants. The aim was to check if they are able to access email and use it confidentially. Trainees were successful with this task.<o:p></o:p></span></div></div><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigfiP9ud_2Xu9p_TFjepL3qAkOhEk4zUfqY4aeRmWMhS1-QBdiye8dzVzUzMlLIWJ-vDpK39fNDtZevDQ7u4C3ydbfxckCYQWW_0pjr2ter3OKmUkMWW7wv5SASPmjI_ZQexgis4OWiPo/s1600-h/clip_image004%25255B3%25255D.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="clip_image004" border="0" height="173" hspace="12" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnpA6CwsvLROYRdLdgEdDnny-JUTaGt82h0bAE44fXpGr8XdPH1n20zWeKgAG_CYwj13nTfxtkU7b9U-RENNi8FOvTYWxUqmkm6DwxEum53uNJe2o02unj_NxDUQgYyK_pdRUDLLsVPo0/?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border: 0px; display: inline; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="clip_image004" width="229" /></a><br /><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">The module on multimedia and spreadsheets were facilitated and progressed very successfully. The trainer further requested them to do two or three more elective tasks on the multimedia module and to prepare one task for showcase. Before the showcase educators got engaged in a pair and share activity and become more critical friends. The pair and share session as well as showcase enabled the master trainer to see the confidence level of the educators and how good they are at expressing themselves. These new trainers will now be able to facilitate this course for other teachers in their clusters.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><br /><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="" name="_Toc369873438"></a></span><b><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">NorthWest – Ganyesa</span><o:p></o:p></span></b></div><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeiJi33Yt9Ft6xyU2cTA76xYoSUolaZocOakdZq9gYRKW2NM9yFt3tL9SehU1FQsPiU8iZQ_ksvCH-L0XQ3BG1FInJL7HF60vC8qjXrvShVwUfpGr-IeDeR5m4gTFK2LeJetNGfYGpJfU/s1600-h/clip_image006%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img alt="clip_image006" border="0" height="145" hspace="12" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCXChE1Y2peIqxgMyaoEOVAXshXBfcfEz80mig-PzW2UbIvyHVS4gysVfB7InU29dRMA67e5M-r7VWXoRe80KSPxCnY86pM5GaFPAaLUsUC1hitvzAFXWqfqwYDSEEJ-ffDbNyWGfsOYQ/?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border: 0px; display: inline; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="clip_image006" width="200" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiK0OGbdAB-CIjDPrsyDkWEtDgEwVKrL8FKfJ54X-LEzL9zw-VoT7v1VrAFLEhs-_jjNicI9rfBp_w9I7hgHui0VkGXs-iOqwzzM5UQPByg6odh8ooMxsd87cosLlx3KqCoJ5-BB9KGP48/s1600-h/clip_image008%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img alt="clip_image008" border="0" height="152" hspace="12" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNfa9xjO4xt6BDo-YFMJRFiwmJDesddOchj6NlmS-Z-gLcmUUaUBI9yaYRjbUNizETr8tdzVyVovYoogHdRrpFIAHjT4bKrToF45opZb1q1Yhc3Ua2AcwJNC4vmcwXcts7l51Rk9iKclc/?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="clip_image008" width="201" /></a></span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Sixteen participants attended this Intel Getting Started training of trainers’ course. Facilitator Saul Pila noted that all 23 computers are functional but that the internet was not working. While participants were cooperative some of them were not active and did not like to interact with other educators. On a second day participants came early but the positive spirit was spoiled by the lack of internet. Participants showcased their work briefly. The teachers were responding to the following questions, “What have you done with Word Processor?; How can you use that in the classroom?; What new skills have you learned?; and what were your challenges and how did you overcome them?”. Most of them came out with flying colours.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><br />On Day 3 the teachers used the Help guide to assist themselves.<b> </b>Trainees were working independently and requested that we go on for another day to complete all the activities. The internet worked on the third day but most of the activities that needed internet were not done.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Both these workshops were hugely successful and is focused on building capacity at the various Vodacom centres as well creating a hub of teacher professional development in local communities where teachers have easy access to gain ICT experience and develop and master skills in the integration of ICT into teaching and learning activities in the classroom.</span></div></div>

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Revenue Manager (SOX | GAAP | ASC 605 | CPA) (# 110260)

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<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="WordSection1"><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace: none;"><b><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt;">Position:  </span></b><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt;">Revenue Manager  <o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace: none;"><b><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt;">Location:  </span></b><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt;">Milpitas, CA<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace: none;"><b><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt;">Duration:  </span></b><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt;">Full time<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace: none;"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace: none;"><b><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt;">Job Description:<o:p></o:p></span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace: none;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt;">This position reports into a central Corporate Revenue Group, managing systems revenue recognition activities for the company.   <o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace: none;"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace: none;"><b><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt;">Responsibilities:  <o:p></o:p></span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace: none;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt;">• Review contracts and purchase orders for potential revenue recognition issues and compliance with internal policies and US GAAP<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace: none;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt;">• Prepare Fair Value analysis of volume purchase agreements/bundle negotiations to determine revenue impact<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace: none;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt;">• Prepare quarterly management reports including revenue analysis and reconciliations.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace: none;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt;">• Provide ongoing guidance and training to cross-functional organizations throughout the company, including divisional finance, regional/divisional   sales teams, sales operations and marketing on revenue recognition rules and current best practices<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace: none;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt;">• Assist with Company's initiative for Sarbanes-Oxley 404 compliance by maintaining required documentation and coordinating the testing   of Revenue cycle<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace: none;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt;">• Work with external and internal auditors to provide information required to complete the quarterly/annual audits.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace: none;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt;">• Assist with financial due diligence, acquisition integration activities, and certain sections of 10-Q and 10-K filings related to   revenue<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace: none;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt;">• Prepare and present company-wide revenue results at quarter end to external auditors<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace: none;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt;">• Special ad hoc projects<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace: none;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt;">• Some travel may be required for regional training<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace: none;"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace: none;"><b><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt;">Preferred Qualifications:<o:p></o:p></span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace: none;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt;">• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.  CPA/MBA is a plus.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace: none;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt;">• At least 5 years of experience with large to medium public company and/or Big 4<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace: none;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt;">• Ability to recognize revenue recognition issues in contracts and purchase orders<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace: none;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt;">• Knowledge of ASC 605, ASC 605-25, ASC 985-605 and other accounting rules relating to revenue recognition.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace: none;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt;">• Demonstrate ability to effectively work with all levels within a company, including executive management<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace: none;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt;">• Ability to organize and prioritize responsibilities effectively in order to meet deadlines.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace: none;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt;">• Excellent communication, collaborative and influencing skills.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace: none;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt;">• Strong Excel and modeling skills<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace: none;"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace: none;"><b><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt;">Minimum Qualifications:<o:p></o:p></span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace: none;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt;">Bachelor's Level Degree with at least 5 years of experience.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace: none;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt;">OR<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace: none;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt;">Master's Level Degree with at least 4 years of experience.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace: none;"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace: none;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt;">Kindly send your resume to  <b><a href="mailto:raju.balaji@kla-tencor.com">raju.balaji@kla-tencor.com</a></b>  <o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div></div></div>

Revenue Manager (SOX | GAAP | ASC 605 | CPA) (# 110260)

Position: Revenue Manager Location: Milpitas, CA Duration: Full time Job Description: This position reports into a central Corporate Rev...

SEC Reporting Manager (SEC | GAAP | FSAB) (# 110314)

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<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="WordSection1"><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace: none;"><b><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt;">Position:</span></b><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt;"> SEC Reporting Manager  <o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace: none;"><b><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt;">Location:</span></b><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt;"> Milpitas, CA<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace: none;"><b><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt;">Duration:</span></b><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt;"> Full time<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace: none;"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace: none;"><b><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt;">Job Description:<o:p></o:p></span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace: none;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt;">KLA-Tencor seeks an SEC reporting manager with the following primary responsibilities:  <o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace: none;"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace: none;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt;">• Prepare and coordinate SEC filings including Form 10-Q /10-K and related supporting documentation.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace: none;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt;">• Prepare HTML and XBRL versions of SEC filings using the WebFilings cloud-based SEC filing tool.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace: none;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt;">• Assist in the preparation of other SEC filings such as Form 8-K and registration statements, as required.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace: none;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt;">• Prepare quarterly reporting package for management.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace: none;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt;">• Assist with SOX compliance and internal and external audit.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace: none;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt;">• Analyze new and proposed accounting standards issued by the SEC and the FASB to determine the impact on the company and implement   new accounting standards as required.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace: none;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt;">• Provide technical expertise for US GAAP and SEC regulations and draft technical memos illustrating guidance and conclusion on complex   transactions including M&A.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace: none;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt;">• Ad hoc projects<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace: none;"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace: none;"><b><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt;">Preferred Qualifications:<o:p></o:p></span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace: none;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt;">• Ability to work independently and within a team environment, and to make well-reasoned and timely decisions.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace: none;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt;">• Must be flexible and be able to work under pressure and within short time constraints.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace: none;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt;">• Detail oriented<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace: none;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt;">• Organized, able to multi-task and prioritize in fast-paced environment, with exceptional project and time management skills<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace: none;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt;">• Strong written and oral communication and interpersonal skills across multiple levels, functions, and locations<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace: none;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt;">• Excellent problem-solving and strong analytical skills with the ability to get things done.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace: none;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt;">• Experience working with large global public company<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace: none;"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace: none;"><b><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt;">Minimum Qualifications:<o:p></o:p></span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace: none;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt;">• BS/BA in Accounting<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace: none;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt;">•  CPA<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace: none;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt;">• 8+ years of experience including 5+ years of experience with a Big 4 public accounting firm in the Audit practice.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace: none;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt;">• Thorough understanding of SEC filing requirements and US GAAP<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace: none;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt;">• Strong Excel skills<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt;">Kindly send your resume to  <a href="mailto:raju.balaji@kla-tencor.com">raju.balaji@kla-tencor.com</a> <o:p></o:p></span></div></div></div>

SEC Reporting Manager (SEC | GAAP | FSAB) (# 110314)

Position: SEC Reporting Manager Location: Milpitas, CA Duration: Full time Job Description: KLA-Tencor seeks an SEC reporting manager wi...

This Christmas Season Filled with Hope and Wonder!

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The following chart shows quits in the retail trade industry.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9Paou4JtLWA323CMj8he-f1NwxZVuIlYoyEHMzlpDMLz5cDGYlQMpxrxEYszBJ0w02um13ywpwAUwHgKlE2MD4Hlx4h-Wg1KvQmORyQG9szx_v1m-Q1p0yOiO3wWHUja8JikVlH6U2HI/s1600/Shun+the+Nonbelievers.jpg" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9Paou4JtLWA323CMj8he-f1NwxZVuIlYoyEHMzlpDMLz5cDGYlQMpxrxEYszBJ0w02um13ywpwAUwHgKlE2MD4Hlx4h-Wg1KvQmORyQG9szx_v1m-Q1p0yOiO3wWHUja8JikVlH6U2HI/s320/Shun+the+Nonbelievers.jpg" /></a><br /><span style="font-size: x-small;">Click to enlarge.</span><br /><br /><b>September 4, 2013</b><br /><a href="http://jobs.aol.com/articles/2013/09/04/abused-store-quit-resignation-reddit/">Abused Retail Staff Quits With Epic Resignation Letter [UPDATE]</a><br /><br /><div style="color: #666666;"><i>Dear Jamie,<br /><br />Since you decided to say "cancer is not an excuse" and think it's OK to swear at your employees like you do ALL the time ... WE QUIT. THIS is why you can't keep a store manager longer than a year. YOU ABUSE your roll AND staff. ENJOY the fact that you lost a store manager, co-manager, and key holder in the middle of Back to School. THINK next time you treat people the way you do. We Aren't Allowing It Anymore.<br /><br />Niki, Jess, TJ</i></div><br /><b>See Also:</b><br /><a href="http://youtube.wikia.com/wiki/Charlie_The_Unicorn">WikiTubia: Charlie the Unicorn</a><br /><br /><b>Source Data:</b><br /><a href="http://research.stlouisfed.org/fred2/graph/?g=nIe">St. Louis Fed: Custom Chart</a>

This Christmas Season Filled with Hope and Wonder!

The following chart shows quits in the retail trade industry. Click to enlarge. September 4, 2013 Abused Retail Staff Quits With Epic Resign...