Meditation comes in a wave of ways and forms – from practicing yoga to finding inner peace, all the way to drumming!?
With tips and secrets to achieving meditation through drumming, enter Zorina Wolf.
Zorina Wolf (www.villageheartbeat.com) is author of “Whole Person Drumming: Your Journey Into Rhythm.” For more than 20 years, she has trained under drum teachers in the United States and in Africa, and has taught workshops and drumming programs. In her own accessible, personal style she teaches basic techniques: the drums language of bass, tone, and slap; how to build stamina; and how to find the rhythm in your body through stepping or speaking rhythm syllables.
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Shelter dogs spend Thanksgiving Day in a home
Humane Society of Utah closes Nov. 24; dogs spend the holiday with volunteers
For the sixth year, the Humane Society of Utah (HSU) sends adoptable dogs Home for the Holidays with foster volunteers. Volunteers will be selecting dogs at the HSU adoption center located at 4242 S 300 W in Murray, Utah, between 1 p.m. to 2:15 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 23, and returning them early Friday morning Nov. 25. The shelter will be closed Thanksgiving Day.
“Thanksgiving and Christmas Day are the only two days of the year that the Humane Society of Utah adoption center is closed for business,” said Lisa Burningham, HSU volunteer coordinator. “With no opportunity to get adopted on these two days, we prefer to get all of our dogs out of the shelter and into homes for the holiday.”
Over 40 dogs will spend Thanksgiving Day with selected volunteers in their home. Some of these dogs may be lucky enough to stay. “Some people fall in love with the dog they bring home for the holiday and decide to adopt it, which is wonderful,” said Burningham.
For more information about the Humane Society of Utah Foster Care Program and adoption process, visit utahhumane.org.
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About the Humane Society of Utah
The Humane Society of Utah (HSU) is dedicated to the elimination of pain, fear and suffering in all animals. Since 1960, the HSU has been sheltering abandoned animals, fighting cruelty and neglect, and creating an environment of respect, responsibility, and compassion for all animals across the state. As an open-admissions shelter, the doors are always open for any animal we can legally accept. The HSU is a member of the No-Kill Utah Coalition and works hard to ensure that every healthy and treatable pet that enters the facility will be placed into a loving home. In 2015, 11,318 pets received positive outcomes and we achieved no-kill statistics for both cats and dogs for the first time – a milestone in 55 years. The Humane Society of Utah is a 501(c)(3) private nonprofit organization that does not receive any tax dollars or government funding and is not a branch of any national organization. We are solely funded by the voluntary contributions of individuals, businesses and foundations in our community. Read more about the HSU online at utahhumane.org.
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Customers Can Shop Black Friday Deals One Day Earlier on Nov. 23 at jcp.com
Capture one of the biggest sales events in Company history, featuring thousands of Black Friday deals, by visiting JCPenney for your Thanksgiving and Black Friday shopping stories. Doors open at 3 p.m. on Thanksgiving Day, where early shoppers will be greeted with an envelope containing an instant savings coupon worth $10 off $10, $100 off $100 or $500 off $500 or more purchase, while supplies last. The excitement continues through Black Friday beginning at 6 a.m., shoppers will have the opportunity to receive an instant savings coupon worth up to $100 off $100 or more purchase. We look forward to working with you on live segments, in-store interviews, trend stories and more.
WHEN:
Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 24: Doors open at 3 p.m.
– OR –
Black Friday, Nov. 25: Instant savings coupon giveaways at 6 a.m.
WHERE:
Local JCPenney stores. (Go to jcp.com and click on “find a store” for nearest location.)
VISUAL ELEMENTS:
· Interview a local JCPenney General Manager and customers shopping great Black Friday deals
· Showcase customers receiving coupon giveaways up to $500 off $500 at 3pm on Thanksgiving Day and instant-savings coupons worth up to $100 off $100 on Black Friday
· Popular Black Friday spotlight deals include:
o $1.99 Mixit touch tech gloves
o $2.99 Home Expressions 100% cotton towel
o $7.99 cooks kitchen electrics (after $12 mail in rebate)
o $9.99 Tzumi Dream Vision Virtual Reality Headset
o $19.99 Women’s boots
o $20 1/10 CT. T.W. diamond studs in sterling silver
o $29.99 Sky Rider Drone with Camera
o $39.99 5-pc Protocol Hamilton luggage set
o $59.99 Chi flat iron
o $79 Sharper Image 5.1 Channel Bluetooth Home Theater System
o $89.99 Keurig 2.0 K250 brewer
o $147.99 1Ž2 CT. T.W. diamond studs or 1/3 CT. T.W. diamond pendant in 10K gold
o $293 each Hotpoint 3.8 cubic feet stainless steel basket washer or 6.2 cubic feet electric dryer
o $994 Samsung 26 cubic feet 3-door French door refrigerator
o More great finds at jcp.com/blackfriday
· Download broadcast footage of customer’s shopping JCPenney during Black Friday
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Brighton, Utah. November 23rd, 2016- Brighton Resort will open on Friday, November 25th, 2016 at 12:00 pm. With recent snowfall combined with extensive snowmaking, Brighton Resort will be offering a base averaging between 10-20 inches on 3 runs serviced by 2 lifts.
For opening day, Brighton Resort will offer “Top to Bottom” skiing & snowboarding from the Majestic and Explorer lifts. Operating with limited terrain the following runs will be open & groomed: Explorer, Hawkeye Access and Shoulder to Lower Majestic. Brighton Resort will open trails with more terrain and lifts opening as weather permits. A limited terrain ticket rate is available at $45 for ages 11 and up. Kids 10 and under ski free with paying adult. Brighton Resort will also limit the amount of tickets being sold to avoid over crowding the slopes.
Ticket windows open at 10:00 a.m. For more information, call 801.532.4731; or the Snow Report Hotline choose 801.532.4732 ext. #2 or visit: www.brightonresort.com
About Brighton Resort
Brighton Resort, Top rated by Transworld Snowboarding and Ski Magazine in the categories of Snow, Accessibility, Value and Terrain Parks is one of Utah’s most accessible resorts offering frequent public bus transportation from many points in downtown Salt Lake City and park & ride lots around the valley. Located at the highest point of Big Cottonwood Canyon, Brighton Resort averages over 500” of snow annually with over 1050 acres and 1,875 vertical feet of ski-able terrain. Brighton is Utah’s only resort that can boast 100% of its terrain is accessible by high speed quads making for less traversing and more skiing. With 22 runs on over 200 lighted acres, Brighton Resort offers the most night skiing terrain in Utah. Visit Brighton Resort and find out why families come back year after year for the best conditions and terrain for all ages and skill levels.
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BEST FRIENDS ANIMAL SOCIETY AND HUMANE SOCIETY OF UTAH
ANNOUNCE HOME FOR THE PAWLIDAYZ PET ADOPTIONS
For the second year, a generous donor will sponsor free pet adoptions
from Black Friday through Cyber Monday
MURRAY, UTAH — Best Friends Animal Society is pleased to announce that a generous corporate donor will again sponsor pet adoptions this holiday season. Beginning on Black Friday, Nov. 25, and continuing through Cyber Monday, Nov. 28, adopters will have the opportunity to bring home a pet for free through the Pawlidayz initiative. The company has pledged to donate a total of $1.25 million to Best Friends Animal Society.
“Our goal is to clear our kennels and cages,” said Jamie Usry, HSU director of development. “We’re grateful to Best Friends for the opportunity to participate in this event and hope that we find loving homes for all of our pets.”
Every day across the United States, 9,000 animals are euthanized simply because they don’t have a place to call home. It is Best Friends’ goal to see 9,000 dogs and cats adopted during this campaign. During one of the busiest shopping times of the year, Best Friends and the Humane Society of Utah encourage customers to spread holiday cheer and take the time to make a difference in the life of an animal by providing a pet with a forever home. More than 115 shelters, rescues and humane organizations across the United States, including the Humane Society of Utah, will participate in the initiative, allowing adopters nationwide the opportunity to save a furry friend this holiday season. The Humane Society of Utah is an active partner in Best Friends No More Homeless Pets® Network which offers help and support to animal rescue groups that save lives in their communities.
“We’re excited to be a part of this wonderful holiday promotion for the second year in a row,” said Gregory Castle, co-founder and CEO of Best Friends Animal Society. “Every animal that finds a permanent loving home helps us to get one step closer to Save Them All.”
To follow the adoption excitement, search #Pawlidayz on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. To adopt an animal this holiday season, visit the Humane Society of Utah or www.utahhumane.org. To learn more about the campaign, please visit www.BestFriends.org/blackfriday.
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About the Humane Society of Utah
The Humane Society of Utah is dedicated to the elimination of pain, fear and suffering in all animals. Since 1960, the HSU has been sheltering abandoned animals, fighting cruelty and neglect, and creating an environment of respect, responsibility, and compassion for all animals across our state. HSU is an open-admissions shelter, meaning that our doors are always open for any animal that we can legally accept. We work hard to ensure that every healthy and treatable pet that enters our facility will be placed into a loving home. The Humane Society of Utah is a 501(c)(3) private nonprofit organization. We receive no tax dollars or government funding. HSU is funded by the voluntary contributions of individuals, businesses and foundations. Read more about the HSU online at www.utahhumane.org.
About Best Friends Animal Society
Best Friends Animal Society is the only national animal welfare organization dedicated exclusively to ending the killing of dogs and cats in America's shelters. A leader in the no-kill movement, Best Friends runs the nation's largest no-kill sanctuary for companion animals, adoption centers and spay and neuter facilities in Los Angeles and Salt Lake City as well as lifesaving programs in Atlanta and New York City along with partnership with more than 1,600 rescue groups and shelters across the country. Since its founding in 1984, Best Friends has helped reduce the number of animals killed in American shelters from 17 million per year to an estimated 4 million. By continuing to build effective initiatives that reduce the number of animals entering shelters and increase the number who find homes, Best Friends and its nationwide network of members and partners are working to Save Them All®. To become a fan of Best Friends Animal Society on Facebook go to http://www.facebook.com/bestfriendsanimalsociety Follow Best Friends on Twitter: http://twitter.com/bestfriends.
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We all want to work in a ‘top workplace’ environment, and we hope we can continue to create an inspiring, collaborative workplace where we can feel valued and where we can have an impact.
— Daniel A. Nelson, CEO of Partner Fusion
SALT LAKE CITY, UT, USA, November 23, 2016 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Partner Fusion has been awarded a 2016 Top Workplaces honor by The Salt Lake Tribune. The Top Workplaces lists are based solely on the results of an employee feedback survey administered by WorkplaceDynamics, LLC, a leading research firm that specializes in organizational health and workplace improvement. Several aspects of workplace culture were measured, including alignment, execution, and connection, just to name a few.
“The Top Workplaces award is not a popularity contest. And oftentimes, people assume it’s all about fancy perks and benefits.” said Doug Claffey, CEO of WorkplaceDynamics. “But to be a Top Workplace, organizations must meet our strict standards for organizational health. And who better to ask about work life than the people who live the culture every day—the employees. Time and time again, our research has proven that what’s most important to them is a strong belief in where the organization is headed, how it’s going to get there, and the feeling that everyone is in it together.” Claffey added, “Without this sense of connection, an organization doesn’t have a shot at being named a Top Workplace.”
Partner Fusion is a leading marketing and technology company. Using its proprietary technology platform, it has helped startup teams in a variety of markets turn ideas into early stage technology companies ready to succeed.
“We appreciate the recognition as it represents the culture and vision we share as a company,” said Daniel A. Nelson, CEO of Partner Fusion. “We all want to work in a ‘top workplace’ environment, and we hope we can continue to create an inspiring, collaborative workplace where we can feel valued and where we can have an impact.”
About Partner Fusion
Partner Fusion is a marketing and technology incubator. Recognized among the top 10 fastest growing companies in Utah, Partner Fusion has prototyped and tested dozens of ideas and formed and operated several companies. One of its companies is TravelPass Group, a recognized innovator in the travel industry with more than 10,000 hotel room nights booked daily and annual sales reaching more than $400 million. Partner Fusion’s portfolio of companies also includes PageLaunch, a local listings and search company; TicketCounter.com, a leading site for discount show tickets; and Brixio, a venture accelerating and changing the way commercial real estate deals get done.
About WorkplaceDynamics, LLC
Headquartered in Exton, PA, WorkplaceDynamics specializes in employee feedback surveys and workplace improvement. This year alone, more than two million employees in over 6,000 organizations will participate in the Top Workplaces™ campaign—a program it conducts in partnership with more than 40 prestigious media partners across the United States. Workplace Dynamics also provides consulting services to improve employee engagement and organizational health. WorkplaceDynamics is a founding B Corporation member, a coalition of organizations that are leading a global movement to redefine success in business by offering a positive vision of a better way to do business.
