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As a result, I have a lot to write about but until now, have rarely been able to create the time and focus to post these on this blog. Aside from finishing my degree, many of my recent activities have focused on career, technology, and business development. New posts are coming soon. Please stay tuned.
What exactly is nanotechnology, and how does one explain it to others from more traditional backgrounds? I get that question often, especially from students hesitant to reach out to employers on this subject. Earlier I wrote about doing so. This reblogged post contain my advice on how to communicate ones knowledge on anything nano.
One question that comes my way often is how can we explain what a “nanotechnology company” is? Secondly, what would they look for in a new hire in terms of education and technical skills?
To answer these, first it needs to be recognized that nanotechnology is interdisciplinary. This means that work related to micro and nanotechnologies uses ideas and concepts typically associated with several different fields of science and engineering. For an example, look up BioMEMS. Because nano is indeed interdisciplinary, many companies will hire teams of engineers from various backgrounds (often electrical, chemical, and mechanical) to work on nanotechnology related products.
In most cases that I have observed both through analysis and contact with industry, a “microsystems” or “nanotechnology” company will base its operations around a core set of technical competencies to develop their products.
To identify these competencies (and the skills a new hire may need), the Southwest Center for Microsystems Education has counted over 2700 companies within the United States alone with work on the micro and nanoscale and is in the process of compiling industry maps for all 50 states. See here for more details. I have been part of this effort.
The Southwest Center for Microsystems Education (SCME) has just released a poster on its industry mapping project. Through this effort, the SCME’s goal is to gain an idea of the skills need by employers working in the micro and nanotechnologies in recent graduates. Knowledge gained will be used to strengthen technical and post-secondary education programs across the United States.
As explained on the poster, the commercial and industrial use of microsystems and nanotechnology is widespread throughout the United States. The data presented provides a snapshot into the micro and nanotechnology enabled industry, displaying where within the US it is clustered and a profile the diverse applications of small technologies. Because the applications are widespread, the industrial sectors impacted by their use are wide ranging, which is partially illustrated in this analysis.
However, these findings do not tell the rate at which the micro and nanotechnology enabled industry is growing nor the size or hiring and employment statistics of companies listed. Future work will examine these. Companies included in this study range from startups with less than 20 employees to large semiconductor foundries employing over 1000. No data was found for Alaska, Hawaii, or Puerto Rico.
More information on the methodology of this work is available here.
Out of the 1500 companies categorized, 22% produce tools and capital equipment. These companies build and repair the machines and specialty parts used to analyze and manufacture micro and nanostructures.
18% of companies categorized produce microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) and Bio-MEMS. Many biotechnology and medical diagnostics companies that make use of microsensors or gene sequencing technologies are included in this category.
Over half of the companies categorized focus on the production of devices or instruments, as opposed to materials and components for them.
Only 13% of companies specialize in the manufacture of materials traditionally viewed as nanotechnology such as nanoparticles, carbon nanotubes, and nanostructured materials.
This study provides a snapshot of the geography of the micro and nanotechnology enabled industry within the United States and the specialties of companies within it. The density map presented illustrates where nanotechnology may have the largest impact upon regional economies within the US. Categorization of the companies working within micro and nanotechnology provides insight into their specialties and potential skill needs.
Based on the categorization, it can be concluded that the majority of companies categorized build integrated systems, as opposed to the manufacture of advanced materials. These systems include the tools for the manufacture and characterization of nanotechnology and microelectronic devices incorporating nanotechnology. Recent graduates who aim for technical employment within nanotechnology are well served understanding how to integrate it within a useful device in an economical manner. Knowledge of only the scientific phenomena behind nanotechnology and the microsystems it is incorporated into may be insufficient. Companies focusing exclusively on production of nanomaterials through the use of these scientific principles are only 18% of those categorized.
While many of the companies counted specialized in micro or nano-dimensioned products, many others focus in more established technical industries but are introducing micro and nano products as solutions to technical problems. There is no defined “nanotechnology industry” but instead many established industries turning to micro and nanotechnologies to solve their problems.
Note: This author presented this work at the COMS Conference in Salt Lake City.
Mass Appeal delivers the third and final part to their “Release Roundtable” with Pusha T and panel of Hip Hop bloggers as they examine and break down My Name Is My Name. Watch as Pusha addresses his love for Rick Ross and Young Jeezy and his disappointment that fans will probably never hear the two on any future collaborations. ”King Push” also touches on “Hold On” featuring Rick Ross and “No Regerets” with Young Jeezy and Kevin Cossom.
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Drink plenty of water: There can be no better way to make sure that you stick to the right schedule than by taking up the easiest way to get it done. Water is nature’s purifier and it helps you flush out all the unneeded and unnecessary deposits. The more you sweat, the more the toxins are washed out from your body. The greatest benefit of this trick is that it is completely free and anyone can take it up at anytime. All you have to do is just gulp down a couple of glasses more than you normally do.
Skin care products: During the course of the day, if you are a person who has to do a lot of outdoor work, you are left exposed to a lot of pollutants. They slow down the recovery rate and actually end up hampering your skin texture. Try to use some skin care products that rejuvenate your skin and help t heal at a faster rate. They will help you fight back against the daily onslaught that your skin undergoes. In the longer run of events, these measures become quite necessary to follow.
Wash your face properly: There is more number of skin pores on your face than anywhere else in your body. It means that there is a greater chance of dirt accumulating on your face than anywhere else. This brings the additional problem of blackheads and whiteheads appearing on your face. They appear as a blemish on a perfectly good toned skin. If you do not want to suffer from this issue, make sure that you have a good face wash to cleanse out the sticky residual materials.
Parlors and massages: The blood flow on your face is quite essential in determining the glow that resides on your face. When you get a massage the blood vessels are stimulated and work with more vigor. The blood flow to the face increases and you appear in a better frame of health.
So as you just read, you have to follow a number of steps to keep your face looking in prime. And believe us, all investments pay off in the end.
Comedian Jon Stewart headed back to Capitol Hill Thursday to blast Congress' "stupid and embarrassing" failure to renew the Zadroga Act.
The former "Daily Show" host, first responders, and Congressional reps made a last ditch push to get the healthcare bill for Sept. 11 responders passed by the end of the year.
"This is insane," Stewart told the crowd.
"We have a bunch of first responders outside freezing their asses off," he said. "Our country's last responders, our country's worst responders, are inside nice and comfy and cozy, and probably having soup."
"Sen. Mitch McConnell can rectify this immediately," Stewart said, noting that the Kentucky pol sponsored a health care bill for nuclear energy workers that has cost $11 billion.
"How in good conscience can you deny them the very thing that you have proudly brought to the people of your state? Please, personally ask him that," Stewart said.
McConnell ignored questions about his role in blocking the legislation after a press conference Tuesday. His spokesman denied he was the roadblock.
Sept. 11 advocate John Feal said the group met with McConnell Wednesday and he promised to include Zadroga in an omnibus budget bill, but said money must still be found to pay for it.
Congress let the World Trade Center Health Program expire in September. The program has enough money to continue treatment for responders suffering from cancer and respiratory disease caused by Ground Zero toxins for now, but it will run out if the feds don't renew it.
Backers want a permanent reauthorization.
"Men and women who answered the call of duty after the gravest terrorist attack in our nation's history stood there on the pile looking for survivors, finding remains, doing the horrible work of cleaning up after such a loss — all the while breathing in so many deadly toxins that are now killing them," said Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY).
"They came because they are patriots. They came before they are heroes. So what is Congress doing today? Nothing. The answer is nothing."
Still, she vowed to get the bill over the finish line before Congress leaves town for the holidays.
"We are moving this bill," she said. "What we need from our Senate and House leadership is exactly that — leadership."
I compiled a version of FEX that locates P3Dv4 as part of the interface.
Several of us have tested it here with good results.
If you want to try it, just browse to where FEX is located on your PC and replace the EXE.
You can right click the shortcut and select Open File Location, or select properties to get the path.
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Compared to its North American relative, European Walnut offers lighter tones of color with a unique aesthetic. Within any given butcher block sheet, you’ll find light pastels contrasted with dark and rich chocolate browns. The consistency from sheet to sheet allows them to be used in sequence, guaranteeing a pleasing uniform appearance. GL Veneer has custom produced thou-sands of these European Walnut Butcher Block in 4x8s and 4x10s for your next project. Find it in our Veneer Gallery under the name “Euro Walnut Butcher Block.” Add it to your cart. And make GL Veneer your wood veneer supplier today.
This week on POP Showcase we're highlighting "Artificial//Soul" by Nihilism.
Briggs, a young and brazen bounty hunter was injured during a mission and saved by Matilde. As she nursed Briggs back to health they became closer. Briggs never forgot her kindness. But suddenly Matilde disappeared without a trace. After following many false leads he finds a special memory chip that could finally tell him what happened to Matilde.
In picture books of religious old masterpieces held by the Louvre, it was particularly the portrayal of hands that inspired AMVK to do these drawings. She was also once struck by an article about how important hands are in contacts with the demented. Hands can connect, help, order, offer calm and give warmth. But they can also destroy. Images of the present crisis in and around Europe are shocking. Her outrage and desire for positive counter-images prompted AMVK to put down on paper the results of her personal reflections. They are coloured by mysterious codes from her unconscious, by theoretical quotes, and by images from art history that are rooted in the collective memory, though the keys to the comprehension of their message have been lost. This is a reaction to Islam, which considers any depiction of Allah as blasphemy and in its recent excesses has taken up an extremely hostile position towards the Christian tradition and our Western culture.
The University has added a second window the mailroom as well as hiring more workers. This seems to be a response to the increase in students shopping online as well as a new package notification system, creating more mailroom traffic. The general consensus among students: these improvements were much needed. That’s not the only cosmetic change made to the University. The Freshmen Success Center bears a new banner with a new name. Now dubbed the Student Success Center, the office now offers their services to all students at the university. A new smoke-free seating area has been added to the Harry Jack Gray Center. As a part of President Harrison’s values initiative, project overseer Jane Horvath sat down with students to find out what they wanted in order to create a greater sense of community. What students most asked for was a better way to find out about events on campus, as well as more informal meeting places. New tables and chairs as well as an outdoor information screen were put in place between the library and the bookstore just a week before the start of classes. Horvath thanks the Parents Association for granting funding for the project. The Village Market at the Konover Campus Center went under new renovations giving it a new look and a new name. Provisions On Demand, as it’s called, now focuses on fresh produce, meats, and hot food.
So, what do you think? Is the idea of alcohol being served on campus a good one or bad. Let us know by answering our question of the week.
MAY 3RD - 5TH WELCOME BACK CAMPERS!!
This year our first weekend of camping once again coincides with CINCO DE MAYO!! Join us Friday Night for a "meet and greet" in the Lodge. We'll have some Chips and Salsa on hand and a Pinata for the kids. Take a fun family photo with some of our Cinco de Mayo props!! We will be making some maracas on Saturday morning and having a Special "South of the Border" bingo around noon. Looking for ideas for Bingo? How about a cactus, taco or fajita kits, some "Hot Tamales", chips and salsa, some avocados, a pinata, or sombrero, "mustachios", etc. If all else fails....a candy bar will do! Every Saturday afternoon during our "Spring Fling" weekends, we invite all our kiddos and adults to join Mr. Marcondes at the basketball courts for some "Street Hockey"! There will be two sessions, 3:00 - 4:00 will be an ALL age session and 4:00 to 5:00 will be for age 12 thru adults. How much fun does that sound?? Our "Welcome Back Campers' Pot Luck Supper" (Mexican food would be wonderful but not necessary) will be at 6:00 on Saturday night followed a spectacular band, WELCOME BACK "Loose Screws" beginning at 7:30. LOOKING FORWARD TO ANOTHER EPIC SEASON!!
Saturday morning, we will have a special craft available for the kiddies to make for Mom in the Lodge! Saturday afternoon we will be hosting a "Paint and Pamper Party" for Mom in the Lodge with "Life Expressions Decor" (http://lifeexpressionsdecor.com). Additional vendors will also be on hand such as LuLaroe Apparel, Paparazzi Jewelry, Essential Oils, Heavenly Goddess Spa Products and more. Snacks provided but BYOB. While Mom is having her fun in the Lodge, Dad and the kids are invited to participate in a Fishing Derby or Kick Ball Game at the Ball Field. Moms also get a free cup of coffee and pancakes from the Coffee Shop Sunday morning! How much fun does that sound?? Happy Mother's Day Moms!
Pets camp FREE this weekend! We are planning a Pet Parade (COSTUMES OPTIONAL...but how cute would that be?) immediately following our Wake Up Charlie Flag Raising, Family Pet Photos (if you don't have a pet, Charlie will be more than happy to be in your Family Photo), Pet Talent Show - start practicing now, and FRIDAY NIGHT..."PET SUPPLIES BINGO" .... Purchase a card with any item relevant to a pet and we will create a "BARK/MEOW Box" which will be donated to a local Pet Shelter. Last year our "Bark/Meow Box" was donated to Swansea Animal Shelter and it was VERY MUCH APPRECIATED!! The campground will supply the prizes for the Lucky Winners. (Suggestions are available on the web site and on the Lodge Bulletin Board.) Every Saturday afternoon during our "Spring Fling" weekends, we invite all our kiddos and adults to join Mr. Marcondes at the basketball courts for some "Street Hockey"! There will be two sessions, 3:00-4:00 will be an ALL age session and 4:00 to 5:00 will be for age 12 thru adults. Saturday night we WELCOME BACK A FANTASTIC BAND in the Lodge.... "FUNHOUSE"! Sounds like a "Paws-itively "PURR-fect" Weekend!!
MAY 17TH - 19TH NATIONAL ARMED FORCES APPRECIATION WEEKEND!
National Armed Forces Day is May 19TH and we would like to show our appreciation to all Military Personnel, past and present!! Special 20% discount on amenities and activities throughout the weekend and complimentary coffee in our coffee shop Saturday and Sunday morning for all military personnel past and present. Please be prepared to show your military card for discounts. We have a special Bingo planned with all card purchases ($2.00 each) being donated to the "WOUNDED WARRIOR PROJECT". Maple Park will supply the prizes for the lucky Bingo winners. We also will be having our SECOND ANNUAL WALK/RUN OR RIDE FOR THE "WARRIORS". We are asking for a $5.00 donation for adult participants and $2.00 for kids. (Sorry folks...walkers, runners and bikes only. No golf carts.) The "track" will be approximately 1.5-2 miles throughout the campground. All donations from this event will also be donated to the "Wounded Warrior Project". 2018's donation was $300.00 to this GREAT organization!! For further information, please visit https://www.woundedwarriorproject.org/. Saturday night we will honor our Veterans, past and present with a tribute in the Lodge followed by Mike Young's Band, "PRIDE AND JOY", a rhythm and blues revue!
Also, every Saturday afternoon during our "Spring Fling" weekends, we invite all our kiddos and adults to join Mr. Marcondes at the basketball courts for some "Street Hockey"! There will be two sessions, 3:00-4:00 will be an ALL age session and 4:00 to 5:00 will be for age 12 thru adults. How much fun does that sound??
Our first (unofficial) weekend of summer!! Join us Friday night at the outdoor theater for a "BLAST FROM THE PAST MOVIE". Saturday we'll be playing candy bingo, having a sand castle contest, ceramics, scavenger hunt, and Saturday night $$ BINGO. Also, every Saturday afternoon during our "Spring Fling" weekends, we invite all our kiddos and adults to join Mr. Marcondes at the basketball courts for some "Street Hockey"! On "Sunday/Funday", join us for a fishing derby, cook-out on the beach and our first of the season OUTDOOR DANCE with a live band....WELCOME BACK "UNPLUGGED"!!
MAY 31st - JUNE 2nd KARAOKE WEEKEND and OUR FOURTH ANNUAL SUPER SOUP CONTEST!
Join us for our first of two Karaoke Weekends this summer! Friday night $$ Bingo. Saturday Night "Kiddie Karaoke" starts at 7:30, Adult Karaoke begins at 9:00. This event is so popular, and it always amazes us how much talent our Maple Park Families have! If singing isn't your passion but cooking is, we will be having our Fourth Annual "Super Soup" Contest at 3:00 on Saturday! The competition field gets bigger every year! Just make a pot of your very best soup and our judges will be on hand to pick the "Super Soup" winner of 2019. This year we will be awarding Maple Park Gift Certificates for the 1st Place ($50.00), 2nd Place ($30.00) and 3rd place ($20.00) winners. After judging is over, we will invite our guests to sample the left-overs to see if they agree with the judge's decisions! Also, every Saturday afternoon during our "Spring Fling" weekends, we invite all our kiddos and adults to join Mr. Marcondes at the basketball courts for some "Street Hockey"!
We have lots of family fun competitions and activities planned for this weekend such as a family scavenger hunt, "Human Hungry Hippo" (so much fun), "Family Feud" on the beach, family water balloon toss, "FUN IN THE SUN" Bingo and a dance at the Outdoor Theater with LOOSE SCREWS!! Also, every Saturday afternoon during our "Spring Fling" weekends, we invite all our kiddos and adults to join Mr. Marcondes at the basketball courts for some "Street Hockey"!
Mom had her Special Day in May.... Now it's Dad's turn. Special kid's craft for Dad o n Saturday morning, PAINT PARTY FOR DAD IN THE LODGE...Just Kidding...actually we will be having a Tailgating Party at the Ball Field for Dad with a Cook-out, Horseshoe and Bocce ball tournaments beginning at 1:00, Mom and the Kid's Gift Bingo in the Lodge and Saturday night, "FUNHOUSE" will be back to entertain us!! FREE COFFEE AND PANCAKES AT THE COFFEE SHOP FOR ALL DADS ON SUNDAY MORNING!!
JUNE 21st - 23RD PIRATE WEEKEND - SECOND KARAOKE NIGHT OF THE SEASON!
Ahoy there Matey's...This weekend is all about PIRATES and "SINGIN' UP A STORM"!! Friday night we will have a special Pirate Pizza Party with a visit from a REAL, LIVE PIRATE!! (Advanced reservations required). Saturday, we invite ALL our guests to "walk the plank" for some "booty", possibly while "sword fighting" ....and did I mention in the water?? An afternoon "Pirate Bingo"...bring a wrapped gift ($2-$5 in value) but.....winners beware, the Pirates can steal your "booty"! Adults and teens are invited to participate in our "Pirate Ship" (kayak) races!! We have a special Pirate Treasure Hunt planned with a "boat-load" of treasure to the lucky winners. Saturday night we will be entertained with another fun-filled night of KARAOKE beginning at 7:30 with "KIDDIE KARAOKE" until 9:00 then moving on to "ADULT TIME" from 9:00-10:30. Hopefully, this gives all our "STARS" a chance to entertain us!
(This date is subject to change depending on local cities and town's final day of classes due to snow days)Some of the great daily activities we have planned for this summer are ceramics, beach games, lunches and Friday Pizza Parties with our mascot Charlie, OUTDOOR MOVIES at our outdoor theater, special event nights, volleyball, and crafts for all ages. We will have morning cartoons, face painting, treasure and scavenger hunts,Candy Bar and Gift Bingo, Tie Dye and so much more! Rain or shine, we ALWAYS have a GREAT time here at Maple Park.
We begin our weekend with a noontime Pizza Party with Charlie, ceramics and Friday night $$ Bingo. Saturday, join us for some tie-dye, ceramics, candy bingo and a Beach Dance with an AWESOME band FUNHOUSE! Sunday's highlights are an afternoon candy bingo and an Outdoor Movie at the Outdoor Theater. "MAGIC MONDAY"- An early evening Magic Show starring one of the very talented magicians from The Magic Company. "EXTRATERRESTRIAL TUESDAY", is all about Alien Adventures....believe it or not, it is actually WORLD UFO DAY today!! "WAY BACK WEDNESDAY - We are rolling back the prices on Kayak and Paddle Boats today, creating some COOL Tie Dye shirts and making some Pet Rocks. Root Beer and Creamsicle Floats are only a $1.00 today!! Tonight, we will be showing a "Blast from the Past" movie at the Outdoor Theater. Bell bottoms and Leisure Suits are optional!! On Thursday, July 4th, our HAPPY BIRTHDAY AMERICA CELEBRATION begins with our Annual "Star-Spangled Parade", an "All American" Cook-out on the beach, our Annual Children's Presentation on the beach followed by our Floating Bonfire and Beach Dance. FABULOUS FRIDAY we planned a family scavenger hunt, a noontime Pizza Party with Charlie and Charlotte, Ceramics, and $$ Bingo.
SATURDAY (7/6) we begin the day with our ANNUAL CRAFT/VENDOR FAIR and end the day with our 23RD ANNUAL TALENT SHOW - What would a summer at Maple Park be without our Annual Talent Show! Imagine it has been 23 years since we started this spectacular event!! If anyone has some old photos from Talent Shows in the past, please forward them to me either by text (5084930913) or email (AVACAL8@COMCAST.NET) or drop off pictures at the office and I can scan them. I will put a slide show together that everyone can enjoy before and after the show. Always a big hit for all our guests whether your talent is watching or participating!!
A horseshoe tournament, sunflower seed spitting contest (believe it or not, they practice all year long for this event), "Battle of the Beans" contest on 2nd beach. Who will have the honor of making the best-baked beans this year?? $50.00 MP Gift Card to the 1st place winner!! A Country Western dance with A LIVE BAND, "Loose Screws", and YES, they really do play Country music, at the Outdoor Theater! COME ON DOWN and join the fun!!
Yes!! A whole week of Christmas festivities. Every day we will make an ornament to hang on our tree. On Friday (July 19th) night we have a VERY SPECIAL tree lighting ceremony planned at the Outdoor Theater. Santa visits on Saturday night (July 20th) followed by a dance with MC Productions. (Parents must provide gifts for Santa's bag.) Site decorating contest, Polar Bear swim, Breakfast with a MAGIC SHOW, "Snowman" contest, Gift Bingo, "SNOWBALL" toss, and Red and Green tie-dye, are just some of the fantastic events of this week and the list goes on and on and on...OH, I FORGOT TO MENTION OUR "HILLARIOUS HOLIDAY T-Shirt CONTEST" If you don't have one, don't despair...bring a T-shirt to the Lodge Saturday Morning and we'll have supplies on hand to help you "Merry It Up"!
This was such a spectacular week for all involved in years past that we have made it an annual event. This is a week of crafts, fun, comradery, and spirituality for all children ages 5 to 18. Non-Denominational, Non-Discriminatory, just an atmosphere of acceptance and Love of God.
Bienvenido campista!! Welcome Campers!! A "Jumping Bean" Contest, Pinatas', "Taco Bar" and Cook-Out on the Beach, and a Beach Dance with "UNPLUGGED" are just a few of the highlights of this weekend. Sign up for our Annual Chili Cook-off Contest and be crowned the Chili King or Queen of 2018!! Competition is tough - start "Googling" your recipes now!! If Nachos are your passion, we'll be having a "Supreme Nacho Contest" too!! YUM!!
Join us for our 13TH Annual Mardi Gras!! Decorate your floats...golf carts, wagons, bikes, strollers, etc..... or help us decorate our Mardi Gras float and join us in our evening Mardi Gras parade. Prizes for best Mardi Gras "Floats". Kids and adults will be decorating their masks for our Saturday Night Mardi Gras Ball featuring our FAVORITE Mardi Gras Band on the beach...."TIMELINE" (formerly Mojo Mambo). Welcome Back Guys!!
This weekend is all about "FUN IN THE SUN"!! We have lots of beach activities planned such as a water balloon toss, Hula Hoop contest (kids and adults), tug o' war in the water, Kayak races, WATER volleyball, Beach Bingo, etc. Just plan on having lots of fun and getting a "little" wet during the day AND dancing the night away one of the spectacular DJ's from MC Productions!! You can also "LOCK UP A LOVED ONE ON THE ISLAND" this weekend. All "BAIL" $$, yes, you must eventually post bail, will be donated to our 2019 Maple Park Cares for Kids Charity (to be announced). Last year we raised $2,000 for the Tommorrow Fund.
A full weekend of every kind of BINGO imaginable! (AND WE REALLY STRETCHED OUR IMAGINATIONS FOR THIS ONE!) What you will need are: school supplies, groceries, $3.00+ gift, gardening items, a $3.00+ toy, $$, and candy. This year since we will be having Family $$ Bingo on Friday night, on Saturday night we will have a special early evening (6:30) Toy/Gift Bingo for the FAMILY and $$ Bingo will be for the Adults (18+) beginning at 8:30. FOR BINGO LOVERS.....this is the BEST weekend of the summer!!
AUGUST 23rd - 25th 5th ANNUAL CLASSIC CAR SHOW!!
This was such a huge success last year!! We have lots of vendors, food trucks and some spectacular cars, trucks and tractors on display. LOOSE SCREWS will be entertaining us at the show and at the outdoor theater in the evening, Check back for more information on this event!! It is something you will not want to miss!! .
This weekend is highlighted by our annual Craft Fair/Flea Market (8/31). New crafters/vendors are always welcome. $$ Bingo is on Saturday night. We also have kid's crafts, a horseshoe tournament, movies, softball, volleyball, FIRE TRUCK rides, etc. and our END OF SUMMER FAMILY FUN DAY with Games, Bounce House and Cotton Candy, followed by our ANNUAL GOLF CART SHOW AND PARADE and Farewell Summer Dance with "FUNHOUSE" (9/1). Also, last year we had our FOURTH Annual "Maple Park Cares" Event beginning in August and ending on Columbus Day Weekend. We raised $2,000 for THE TOMORROW FUND!! Proceeds from this weekend's FAMILY FUN DAY will be going toward this year's charity in hopes of matching or beating our 2018 total.
Limited Activities will be offered during these weekends but TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THE WARM FALL WEATHER TO WALK THE CAPE COD CANAL OR VISIT THE CHRISTMAS TREE SHOPS ON THE CAPE. See office for directions and a list of LOCAL EVENTS which will be available for the month of September. SEPTEMBER 6TH - 8TH GRANDPARENTS WEEKEND - We have some truly "GRAND" activities planned for this weekend including an "OLDIES" dance with MC Productions!!
Unfortunately, after almost 50 years in operation, the Bourne Scallop Festival does not take place anymore...However, let's have our own "SEAFOOD FESTIVAL" at Maple Park. On September 21st, we will start our day with a beach-inspired craft, followed by a "Chowder Contest" ($50. Gift Card for 1st, Place, $30. For 2nd and $20. For 3rd) at noon, an ocean-themed paint party for kids and adults, and a "Seafood Pot Luck Supper" at 6:00. I'll be serving up some spaghetti with white clam sauce and garlic bread. What is everyone else bringing?? Chowder, cod fish cakes, Shrimp Mozambique, fish sticks, clam cakes, even tuna salad sandwiches would work! To top off this spectacular day, how about a fun night of KARAOKE?? OH YAH!!!
SEPTEMBER 28th DANCE WITH "UNPLUGGED"
Join us on October 5th for a SPECIAL HALLOWEEN EVENT FOR OUR FABULOUS FALL GUESTS WHO WILL BE LEAVING US ON SUNDAY! On Saturday afternoon, beginning at 3:30, we invite all Ghosts, Goblins, Princesses, Pirates, Zombies, etc. to join us in a costume parade followed by Site to Site Trick or Treating throughout the campground. Saturday Night, "LOOSE SCREWS" will be entertaining us in the Lodge. Costumes optional but WELCOME!!
Site to Site Trick or Treating, pumpkin decorating contest, Halloween crafts, Scary movie, our Annual Adult Only Night with Harry French on Friday night, Columbus Day Weekend Craft Fair on Saturday (new crafters are always welcome), Our 6th Annual Harvest Carnival which is always a spectacular event, Our 52nd Annual Chicken BBQ catered by TAZZ BBQ (10/13), followed by our FINAL DANCE (can't believe it's over) OF THE 2019 SEASON with MC Productions!! Advance reservations required for Chicken BBQ!! THIS IS ALSO THE FINAL WEEKEND OF OUR "MAPLE PARK CARES" EVENT. SPECIAL RAFFLES AND OUR SPECTACULAR "PATH OF PUMPKINS FOR A CURE" WILL BE HIGHLIGHTS OF THIS WEEKEND. REMEMBER, LAST YEAR WE RAISED $2,000 for THE TOMORROW FUND!! A GREAT, BIG THANK YOU TO OUR GENEROUS CAMPERS! Once again, will choose a local charity near and dear to our hearts. Our hope is to match or beat that donation in 2019!
It's time for a meaty series of blog posts. This is part 0 of however many it takes.
Currency Marketing works exclusively with credit unions. That I know. However, for awhile now I have been wrestling with what Currency Marketing does for credit unions. We have been the agency of record, the design studio, the brand consultancy, the interactive agency and the communications firm. To cover all of the bases, we call ourselves a credit union marketing agency.
But then this wildly successful social-media-plus-user-generated-video-Internet-contest-spokester-extravaganza-campaign-that-never-ends-marketing-mash-up-program took us in a new direction and has given us a new competency in something very exciting and very different.
At first, I thought it was social media marketing, but that's not enough. Social media is just one success factor. The more I think about it, the more I like the term challenge marketing.
In fact, I feel so strongly about this type of marketing approach that I have changed the positioning of our firm. This is what we do.
Super-charged credit union member engagement. Driving product sales and member growth through powerful challenge marketing programs.
If you don't believe me, check out our new homepage.
I will remember 2008 as The Year of Dozens of Long Flights. I prefer the aisle seat, because I can easily grab my laptop from the overhead compartment and plunk away when the feeling hits me. On a few of the longer flights, I have been attempting to write a white paper that reverse engineers Young & Free Alberta's success.
But I realize now that I work better in blog post chunks. So, I am going to bash out a series of posts that identify the success factors of challenge marketing. And, ideally, you the reader will challenge me in the comments and in the end I will have what I need to put it all together and have the white paper that I have been hoping for.
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Does that sound like a good plan to you? I am sure I have missed something, but 10 parts will be a great start. And now that I have put it out there, I have to complete it.
D&D Fourth Edition License Unveiled!
After much hullabaloo, the open licensing for D&D Fourth Edition (4e) has been unveiled – kinda.
Wizards of the Coast is pleased to announce that third-party publishers will be allowed to publish products compatible with the Dungeons & Dragons 4th Edition game system under the new Dungeons & Dragons 4E Game System License (D&D 4E GSL). This royalty-free license will replace the former d20 System Trademark License (STL), and will have a System Reference Document (SRD) available for referencing permissible content.
The D&D 4E GSL will allow third-party publishers to create roleplaying game products in fantasy settings with the D&D 4th Edition rules, and publishers who register with WotC will be granted the right to use a version of the D&D logo that denotes the product as compatible with the D&D 4th Edition Roleplaying Game, in accordance with WotC’s terms and conditions. The effective start date for sales of D&D 4E GSL publications will be October 1, 2008.
The license associated SRD will be available on June 6, 2008, at no cost. A small group of publishers received advanced notice and will receive these documents prior to June 6, at no cost, in order to prepare for publication of compatible materials by the effective start date. If you haven’t already been contacted by WotC, you will be able to access the documents on the Wizards website beginning on June 6, 2008.
Wizards is also working on the details of a second royalty-free license, the d20 Game System License (d20 GSL). This license will allow third-party publishers to create roleplaying game products in non-fantasy settings with the 4E rules. The exact details for the d20 GSL will be released as they become available.

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