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About Michael K. Barbour

Michael K. Barbour is the Director of Faculty Development and a Professor of Instructional Design for the College of Education and Health Sciences at Touro University California. He has been involved with K-12 online learning in a variety of countries for well over a decade as a researcher, teacher, course designer and administrator. Michael's research focuses on the effective design, delivery and support of K-12 online learning, particularly for students located in rural jurisdictions.

We have something special for you!

A new item from the organization formerly known as There But Not There.


We have been working with the Royal Engineers Association to bring you something special…
… say hello to SAPPER TOMMY!
GET YOUR SAPPER TOMMY
In celebration of our major new partnership with The Royal Engineers Association, we have launched this specially engraved Sapper Tommy.

The commemorative Sapper Tommy is the perfect way to celebrate over 300 years of successful military engineering around the world.

Made by veterans working in RBLI’s social enterprise, Britain’s Bravest Manufacturing Company, based in Aylesford. 

This new partnership with The Royal Engineers Association will see the development of assisted-living accommodation Sapper House. The accommodation will provide support to those veterans who have life-changing physical injuries as a result of service and who need additional help to remain independent.
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48Hrs has Gone Virtual! Join as a Member to Tune In Oct 6-7

A newsletter from a fellow Canadian organization in the Bay Area.


Upcoming C100 Virtual Events

48Hrs in the Valley 

October 6-7, 2020

We’re excited to be hosting this year’s 48Hrs in the Valley virtually and look forward to welcoming members, partners and 48Hrs alumni founders to join us in supporting the 26 companies selected for our 2020 cohort. We hope you will  get to know them better over the course of the next month through our “Meet the Founders” campaign.

This event is open to all members, partners and 48Hrs Alumni. If you are interested in joining us, please consider joining as a member. Learn more about C100 membership here.

If you are interested in supporting any of these founders through mentorship, venture guidance, or thought leadership, please fill out the interest form below and our team will be in touch to find ways to work together.

Become a Member & Make an Impact

C100’s mission is to support, inspire, and connect the most promising Canadian entrepreneurial leaders through mentorship, investment, partnership, and talent.

Our members form the preeminent, global community of visionary Canadian entreprenenurs, operators and investors. Each brings something rich and unique to our ecosystem and fuels C100’s role in supporting global Canadians as they build high-impact careers and remarkable organizations. 

Play a more active role the C100 ecosystem and benefit from opportunities for personal and professional development. Consider supporting C100’s mission as a member.

Community News & Events

Techstars Toronto Demo Day Live

September 3, 2020

Techstars Toronto is graduating its 3rd class of startups on September 3rd.  Following on the successes of the first two classes which featured companies such as Cinchy, Senso, Inkblot, Korapay, Doorr, Flow.ai and many more, Techstars Toronto is pleased to invite you to meet 10 incredible companies from across Canada and around the world, all of who will now call Toronto home.

Thank You to Our Partners

Foundational Partners

Corporate Partners

Deadly tech: the rapid advance of First World War weaponry

An item from The Legion Magazine.


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Deadly tech: the rapid advance of First World War weaponry

Deadly tech: the rapid advance of First World War weaponry

Story by Stephen J. Thorne

The First World War is known for stagnancy and stalemate—trench-bound days of misery and boredom punctuated by periodic terror and wholesale slaughter.

Soldiers from both sides lived in 2,490 kilometres of trenchworks winding southward from the North Sea through Belgium and France. For them it was a waiting game—a long, cold, mud-soaked ordeal broken only by the call to go “over the top,” a suicidal charge into a hail of bullets, usually at a whistle’s blow.

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World War I Collection (Deluxe Edition)
Military Milestones
A Canadian squadron in the Battle of Britain

A Canadian squadron in the Battle of Britain

Story by Sharon Adams

More than 300,000 men were evacuated from the beaches at Dunkirk at the end of May 1940, and in June Britain was in a dire plight. The Germans had overrun Western Europe and France surrendered on June 22.

Two days earlier, Robert Lesley Edwards of Cobourg, Ont., arrived in Britain and joined No. 1 Squadron, RCAF, in early July. His war was to be a short one.

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This week in history
This week in history

August 27, 1939

The subterranean Cabinet War Rooms begin operation in London.

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Mission Matters Newsletter: Will you join us for the count down to Wreaths Across America Day 2020?

A newsletter from the Wreaths Across America organization.


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Dear friend,

As summer nears to a close, and the focus shifts back to school (virtually, in most cases) and the fall, we can’t help but get excited for our favorite time of year, WREATH SEASON!

 

During this time of year, Wreaths Across America’s thousands of dedicated volunteers really kick up efforts to raise awareness and wreath sponsorships needed to support local efforts in their communities across the country. This year, we already have more than 2,200 participating locations registered to host wreath laying events and ceremonies as part of National Wreaths Across America Day – Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020. The team here is working with local, state and national officials to provide guidance and recommendations to host these events safely. We encourage you to find the location near you that you’d like to support and sign up to volunteer at or sponsor a $15 wreath for that location so that you will receive regular updates about that location’s event plans.

 

This year, to help build awareness for the more than 4,000 Sponsorship Groups that support the program, we’ll be featuring a “100 Day Countdown to Wreath Day.” During this 100 Day #WAACountdown we’ll highlight a new Sponsorship Group each day who is supporting the mission in their own community and understand their WHY for participating. This campaign will kick off on Saturday, Sept 10, and run through Wreath Day on Saturday, Dec. 19. Tune in to Wreaths Across America Radio’s Morning Show, Monday-Friday, 6-10am ET, to hear from different groups and follow along on social media to see daily features about these amazing volunteers and how you can support their efforts.

 

If you’ve already sponsored a wreath this year, please consider inviting someone new to the program – all are welcome to help place wreaths and every $15 received honors an American Hero!

 

REMEMBER. HONOR. TEACH.

JOIN US!

National Flag Waving Event

Friday, Sept 11, 2020

This year, to mark the 19th anniversary of September 11th, and the one year anniversary of Wreaths Across America taking over the weekly flag waving tradition started by the Freeport Flag Ladies on Sept. 11, 2001, we will be hosting a national flag waving event.

Please, join us from wherever you are in the country by standing outside and waving an American flag, starting at 8:46 am ET. Share your participation by posting pictures and videos to social media, tagging the Wreaths Across America Facebook Official page and using the hashtag #FlagsAcrossTheCountry.

Featured 2020 Merchandise

WAA Mask and Hand Sanitizer Combo

Wreaths Across America- Mask & Hand Sanitizer Combo

Every Star Tells A Story

Every STAR Tells a Story- American Gold Star Mothers Book w/ Wreath Sponsorship

HE IS BAAAAACK!

After a short health hiatus over the summer, we are pleased to announce that “Morning Man” Michael W. Hale is back on the Wreaths Radio airwaves!

 

Monday – Friday, 6-10am ET; we’re A Voice for America’s Veterans and Those Who Support Them! Tune in online, or pick us up on a smartphone app like Simple Radio or TuneIn.
www.wreathsacrossamerica.org/radio

#WorthFightingFor2020

Join us each month for a small sampling of the amazing stories we hear of Americans stepping up in their communities and living lives worth fighting for. 

Oshkosh neighbors organize parade to celebrate veteran’s 100th birthday Watch Video

15-year-old boy is carving wooden flags to support ‘forgotten heroes’  Read More

Lubbock war veteran gets new roof for Hero Home Read More

Swansea Scout makes sure every veteran’s grave has a flag Read More

Make sure to follow Wreaths Across America official channels on social media for the most up-to-the-minute news on the mission:

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New Morrison’s Tommy Afternoon Tea Box

An item from the organization formerly known as There But Not There.


 Are you the next Mary Berry? Fancy yourself as a bit of a Paul Hollywood? Or are you someone who should stay away from the kitchen?

We have teamed up with Britain Loves Baking and Morrisons, to bake sure – oops typo – MAKE sure you are covered for your Tommy Tea.

And the best bit? They’re both making a donation to RBLI from the sale of each box!

BAKE IT

For our budding bakers out there, the joy of baking from scratch! Britain Loves Baking has all the ingredients and recipes you need in one box, delivered straight to your door. The box includes step-by-step guides, so you don’t have to be Mary Berry to create a delicious spread for your guests (no soggy bottoms!).
BUY YOUR BAKING BOX

BUY IT

If baking isn’t really your game, Morrisons have two afternoon tea boxes available – with or without prosecco! The box includes everything you need to hold a traditional British afternoon tea with scones, jam, cakes and ingredients to make sandwiches.
BUY YOUR AFTERNOON TEA BOX
 We’ve added even more free downloads to help you make your Tommy Tea truly terrific!

Have you downloaded your bunting yet? Don’t forget colouring pages and word searches to keep the kids amused while you are busy ‘raising the dough’!

REGISTER FOR FREE DOWNLOADS
Supported by Morrisons and Britain Loves Baking
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