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Made great progress over the weekend, finished the sponson conversions, the missile racks and the servitors.
Speaking of servitors, one is just the stock Exorcist servitor, converted to be empty handed, the other is a standard servitor converted to look like he's part of the machine, and holding one of the Empire Hellstorm missiles.
The sponsons are converted from the Bane Blade heavy flamers and multi-meltas from the Demolisher kit. The turrets get flame-storm cannon from Baal Predator.
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7 Things Millionaires Do Every Day
EVER wondered what it is that drives super-successful women?
1. They avoid 'neggy' people. The majority of the women who became successful quickly cite incredibly supportive partners. Toxic relationships are rarely left at home——if you have a partner who criticise you regularly or a best friend constantly causing drama—it will erode your self-esteem and impact your working life too. Surround yourself with people who support and really care about you.
2.They Argue. Fifty percent of the women interviewed described themselves as 'argumentative' and others said that they are comfortable arguing a point to closure. Learning to be assertive is vital for achieving success, but it means ditching your hang-ups– worrying if you've upset somebody y speaking your mind in detrimental. Lose 'I don't mind' from your vocabulary too-take a stance. you'll waste less time.
3. They keep a distance from colleagues. While most of the women interviewed are friendly and keen to build relationships with colleagues, they all maintain a line between work friends and non-work friends. None of them gets too close to colleagues: they'd never talk about marriage problems or friend drama at work, for example. Instead, they manage their emotions. That's what people respect–and what ultimately leads to promotions.
4. They are diary freaks. Self-made millionaires have a schedule for everything and are incredibly disciplined about sticking to them. They know at the beginning of each week whom they will be with on which night. ensuring everything from meetings to free time schedules means you're less likely to burn out, and you 'll work as efficiently as you possibly can.
5. They check their bank balance. Millionaires never ignore their balances-no matter what the situation. They constantly review their budgets, logging expenses daily so they know exactly what's coming in or going out of their account at any given time. In doing so, you'll be able to see clearly what you can and can't afford. All of the millionaires avoid 'prince syndrome' too. Instead, they only splashed out an expensive cars or handbags after reaching financial security.
6. They get physical. Every single one of the millionaires have a physical outlet to keep themselves centered. They range from team sports to meditation and the outdoor activities — all which have been proven to reduce stress. No matter how busy they are, they do that regularly, sometimes as much as twice a day.
7. They give themselves a friggin' break. Without exception, all the millionaires see failure as part of success. 60 percent have experienced career 'detours' such as not getting the job they wanted or being made redundant. Don't expect to have a 'linear career's-be open to change. And when you do fail, be compassionate towards yourself. Made a mistake in a meeting?Who cares. Start getting comfortable with failure.

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Muscle Sparing Total Hip Replacement Less Pain and Faster Recovery by Dr. Powers
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There are many underlying causes of hip pain with the most common being arthritis. Careful clinical evaluation which consists of a history, physical exam and x–rays leads to a diagnosis of the correct pathology in most individuals. Occasionally further diagnostic testing (MRI, CT scan, bone scan, blood test) and repeated examination may be required.
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Come enjoy great Craft Beers from the local Glenmere and Pine Island Breweries
Drive straight down the farm lane to Apple Dave's Distillery - or - park for free at our sign and stroll down through the gardens to Apple Dave's Red Barn. The valley views from the gardens are spectacular, and Apple Dave's lake offers a magnificent springtime vista.
Distillery hours are 12 Noon - 5:00 pm on Saturday and Sunday
Apples and Pumpkins Picking
Apple Dave's Orchards offers eleven varieties of the freshest, juiciest fruit to choose from. You can pick and mix Macintosh, Cortland, Honeycrisp, Gala, Empire, Jonagold, Rome Beauty, Red Delicious, Macoun. Fuji and Golden Delicious apples, and you can pick your own pumpkin from our pumpkin patch! The beautiful surroundings will invite you to relax with a picnic lunch from our country store.
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Come visit Apple Dave's Orchards in the heart of the Hudson Valley and enjoy apple and pumpkin picking, wagon rides and puppet shows. Relax by our ponds, or stroll through our country store and sample the latest creations of our new Distillery.
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Stroll through the herb and rose gardens and down to one of our ponds surrounded by wildlife. Your children will enjoy music, hay rides, puppet shows and a variety of foods are offered on weekends, so be prepared to have fun!
Rides to the Apple trees
Bring home something from our farm store - old fashioned fresh pressed apple cider, gifts, pure honey, pumpkins, jams, jellies, herbs, vinegars, fresh apple donuts, pies, chrysanthemums, dried flowers, and local seasonal produce are available.


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Bodies of two police jawans found in roadside pit
Two police jawans were found dead inside a pit on the roadside here in the early hours of today, in what appears to be a road mishap, police said.
The bodies of Dhananjay and Pankaj, both jawans of the Special Task Force posted in the district, were found inside a pit close to the road near Shyampur outpost, Superintendent of Police, Munger, Ashish Bharti, said.
He said the motorcycle which they were riding was also lying in the pit in a mangled condition and it appeared that their two-wheeler was hit by some vehicle in the early hours when dense fog had enveloped the area.
The bodies were spotted by local villagers who informed the police, the SP said adding that a detailed investigation was being carried out to ascertain the cause of the deaths.


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April will help you cultivate a deeper confidence in your product through developing a more nuanced understanding of your brand. You'll explore what makes your business original, how to "bake" that uniqueness into your brand, and how to use it to inspire customers to choose you. You'll learn how essential it is to understand the stories of your customers, and how to motivate those customers to broaden their stories to include your company.
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A year after his chaplain survived an attack from an atheist group for "arranging Bible studies, organizing devotionals and distributing Bibles and other religious materials," Clemson football coach Dabo Swinney has been pressured to cancel an appearance with a pro-family group despite just 1,391 signing an on-line petition against his appearance.
Even in the unlikely event that all 1,391 on-line signatures at Change.org were students at Clemson, that would represent less than 7% of all students.
Greenville Online reported on last year's complaint by the Freedom From Religion Foundation, while ESPN and other outlets reported on pressure brought by gay-rights groups and the small petition drive started by Clemson student William Ta'oma to compel Swinney not to address the Palmetto Family Council.
For comparison, 420,000 using the same website signed the petition asking the NFL to give up their tax exempt status.
One of the educational papers on the Foundation I run (Take Back Our Republic) was titled Retaliation for Political Contributions and expressed concern because "there is little tolerance for dissent from official or popular views. Too often debate is shut down and opposing voices either lost or unheard amid the clamor of those who can afford to pay more or who control the airwaves."
Even some who support the agendas of gay advocacy groups have expressed concern over how quickly corporations have been able to get governors to drop support for religious liberty bills. USA Today reported on the opposition by nine CEOs to Indiana's law, while CNN reported on Wal-Mart pressure stopping the Arkansas law.
Gay advocacy groups have focused on sports events to apply political pressure. Charles Barkley advocated moving the Final Four from Indianapolis days before its start, as reported by Breitbart Sports and others.
In addition to the pressure in the political and sports arenas against dissident views opposed to positions held by gay advocacy groups, a story on Breitbart Big Government detailed the assault in academe on a study indicating children do best when raised by a mother and father: "Despite an ongoing assault on his methods and findings, Regnerus's study has never been retracted by the peer-reviewed publication that published it. What's more, even though his university carried out an investigation, both his methods and findings were given a clean bill of health, even by those who support gay marriage."
Like the academic's scholarly work, a high-profile coach's endorsement of such ideas supporting the traditional family elicit controversy within a campus setting.
The Palmetto Family Council, the group Swinney intended to address, now holds its "Celebrating Families 2015" event minus the coach.
"It was our intent to recognize Coach Dabo Swinney's accomplishments, specifically the great work of his foundation, serving as a great role model, and for the strong testimony of his personal relationship with Christ," a statement by the group maintained. "We understand Coach Swinney's reluctance to engage in, or respond to, petty political attacks, and we certainly appreciate his principled leadership on and off the field. We will continue to promote his good work and recognize others that do the same."


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Houston-based oilfield services provider Halliburton has selected its current president, Jeff Miller, to succeed CEO Dave Lesar, effective 1 June 2017. Miller will serve as both president and CEO.
Image of Miller, from Halliburton.
Lesar has been chairman and CEO of Halliburton since 2000. He will continue serving as executive chairman until he reaches mandatory retirement on 31 December 2018.
Miller will provide the day-to-day leadership and management. He will also be responsible for the planning and execution of Halliburton's strategic direction, financial objectives, and technology development along with Halliburton's management team who will report directly to him.
As executive chairman, Lesar will continue to play an important leadership role focusing on the strategic direction of the company, advising the Halliburton management team and transitioning CEO responsibilities to Miller, who will then continue reporting to Lesar.
"As I approach my last 18 months as a Halliburton employee, it's time to look forward and transition to new leadership," Lesar said. "I have known and worked with Jeff for almost 30 years and have great confidence that he is the best choice to be the next Halliburton CEO."
Miller joined Halliburton in 1997 and has since served in several leadership roles, including chief operating officer until 2014, when he was named president and was appointed to the Halliburton board of directors. Miller holds a Bachelor of Science in agriculture and business from McNeese State University in Louisiana, and an MBA from Texas A&M University. He is a certified public accountant, a member of the Advisory Council for Texas A&M University Dwight Look College of Engineering, and a member of the board of directors for Atwood Oceanics.


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Looking for the perfect Disneyland souvenir? "That's From Disneyland" probably has what you're seeking. Richard Kraft, co-owner of Kraft-Engel Management, is liquidating his collection of Disneyland memorabilia amassed over the course of 25 years through the Van Eaton Galleries....
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The Italian-born painter Athos Menaboni was considered by many, to quote a 1950 Time magazine headline, "Audubon's heir."
Metro nature and art lovers can compare and contrast for themselves with an exhibit by the late Atlantan Menaboni (1895-1990) starting Saturday at Oak Hill & the Martha Berry Museum in Rome and a just-opened John James Audubon (1785-1851) exhibit at Oglethorpe University Museum of Art.
"Menaboni's Birds: Georgia's Own Artist as Naturalist," including 37 paintings, many drawn from private collections and never shown publicly before, will be presented at the historic house and history museum on the estate of Martha Berry, founder of Berry College.
Menaboni was born in Italy and spent more than 60 years in Georgia, where he became one of the state's most appreciated artists. He met Atlanta architect Philip Shutze in the 1920s and was commissioned to paint murals at iconic sites such as Atlanta's Swan House and Sapelo Island's R.J. Reynolds estate. Menaboni's friendship with Robert W. Woodruff resulted in works including murals in Coca-Cola's corporate jets and four decades of the Woodruff family's annual Christmas cards.
Meanwhile, "John James Audubon: Swift Birds of Passage," on view at Oglethorpe University Museum, focuses on rare Audubon prints, primarily of birds that are native to, or migratory through, the region.
The show was organized by the Oglethorpe museum along with Auburn University's Jule Collins Smith Museum and the Taubman Museum of Art in Roanoke, Va. The pieces came from collections of the three institutions (including more than 30 double elephant — or large-scale — folio Havell edition prints from the Auburn museum) as well as from a private Brookhaven collection.
The exhibit is complemented by a selection of avian bronzes by New York artist Lee H. Letts.
"John James Audubon: Swift Birds of Passage"
Through Aug. 23 at Oglethorpe University Museum of Art. Noon-5 p.m. Tuesdays-Sundays. $5; under 12, free. 4484 Peachtree Road, Atlanta. 404-364-8555, museum.oglethorpe.edu.
"Menaboni's Birds: Georgia's Own Artist as Naturalist"
Opening Saturday, through Sept. 12 at Oak Hill & the Martha Berry Museum. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Mondays-Saturdays. $8, $7 ages 55 and up, $5 students, free ages 5 and under. 24 Veterans Memorial Highway, Rome. 706-368-6789, www.berry.edu/oakhill.


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OMAHA, Neb. – ConAgra easily topped most expectations for the third quarter and shares rose sharply in premarket trading Thursday in a down day for U.S. markets.
The maker of Chef Boyardee, Hebrew National hot dogs and other packaged foods earned $204.6 million, or 46 cents per share. That compares with loss of $954.1 million, or $2.21 per share, a year earlier.
The prior-year period was weighed down by hefty impairment charge.
Removing one-time gains and costs, earnings came to 68 cents per share, which was a dime better than Wall Street had expected, according to a survey of industry analysts by Zacks Investment Research forecast.
Revenue for the Omaha, Nebraska, company was $2.92 billion, also topping expectations.
Shares rose almost 3 percent to $46.70 before the opening bell.
Sales for the commercial foods unit climbed 6 percent, while sales for the consumer foods segment dipped 2 percent.
ConAgra anticipates full-year adjusted earnings in the range of $2.05 to $2.07 per share. Analysts surveyed by FactSet predict $2.25 per share.
The company also announced that it will pay a dividend of 25 cents per share on June 1 to shareholders of record on April 29.
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GIA is a hidden gem in downtown area of Jakarta. Well known as the Italian restaurant and lounge which combine the idea of modern and retro design together. No wonder it looks so classy from any point of view. Perhaps, if you are trying to elevate your Italian food game, this place would provide you the answer. Then, are you in?
Exactly located at the Sampoerna Strategic Tower 2, this restaurant is truly strategic and looks awesome. At GIA, they apply a core discipline of authentic Italian cooking in a modern context. And then if we talk about the design of the space, the incorporation of a strong cocktail programme, the live music performance during dinner time, and certainly the food, all has been contribute to GIA competitive advantages. Also believe it or not, they are the first restaurant from Indonesia to win the 'Best Restaurant Design of The Year' from Asia Pacific Design Awards. Big achievement for this restaurant so far.
GIA's menu has represent the idea of Italian traditional cuisine with a modern vibe so for the starter, Polpo alla brace is a brilliant idea. Featuring an iron skillet soft boil octopus that comes together with nicely cooked scallops, fresh cauliflower, and pea hummus to give a melt-in-the-mouth texture and is also slightly grilled to create an addictive smokiness. Each components is not stand alone, because they need to be added together in one spoon in order to taste the beauty of this cuisine. Gorgeous presentation for unexpected flavours to enchanted the dining experience.
Next is the Risotto scampi, burrata & caviars that entices diners with great aromas - even when the dish just landed on your table. The succulent pink prawn combined with salty burrito, and carnaroli risotto rice is quite sublime and many people say it's addictive. From this point, we can understand why GIA called this as their signature dish. Because no one could resist this and every single table mostly have this. Definitely worth to try.
Focusing on protein element, Filetto al turtufo could be your main here. A lovely combination between US beef tenderloin, truffle potato purée, barley, veal jus, and sous vide egg is magnificently good. As you can see, that protein has been cooked to the perfection because the outer layer has leave the grilled mark while the core remain pink. Especially that sauce has escalated the whole flavour of this dish. No more doubt to say this one is just stand out.
And yes, there's always a room for dessert. The best-seller one on the menu is Affogato alla nocciola which is a hazelnut ice cream with dark chocolate dome and topped by espresso. It's more than sweet, melted, and well-balanced. Especially it comes in good-looking presentation. Most of the foodies would be love this. Right?
Brilliant food, great beverage, and luxury space is the key element of GIA. They just really concern about the whole dining experiences for each customer. And overall, no one would leave this place without happy face. Perhaps, they all satisfied enough with everything. Certainly what you need in Jakarta.
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Light & delicious ~ ideal
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BBQs ~ serve to your guests!
1 bag of fresh red potatoes, local if possible ~ about two pounds
1 medium red onion, local if possible
1/4 cup Olive del Mondo Italian Cerasuola Extra Virgin Olive Oil (Nov.2012 Harvest)
3-4 tbsp Olive del Mondo Sicilian Lemon White Balsamic Vinegar
Sea salt and fresh cracked pepper
A handful of fresh dill, local if possible
Optional: 1 tbsp good quality Dijon mustard
Heat a large pot of fresh water to boil.
Chop red onion finely and leave to marinate in 3-4 tbsps of Sicilian Lemon Balsamic Vinegar.
Wash off the potatoes and chop them into bit size pieces, leaving their skins on. Put them into the water and simmer until tender ~ about 15-20 minutes.
Drain the potatoes and pour them into a large bowl. Add the onion and vinegar mixture, olive oil and Dijon mustard (optional) and toss. Taste test and add more olive or vinegar if you desire.
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dill. Mix well, and serve warm.
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Social media has become an integral part of business and marketing, but are there media liabilities that companies may be overlooking?
Even the smallest businesses can benefit from social media in getting their products and services out to new audiences. This means there may be individuals with less knowledge about related risks creating that online content. One common misunderstanding is that people often think content they see on the Internet is free to copy and use as they want. It's not. Most of it is copyrighted material.
What are the chances anyone will find out?
There are technologies with sophisticated algorithms that can search the Internet for infringing content, such as an artist's song or a photographer's work. Unsuspecting small businesses that may be creating an ad campaign for use on social media might be in for a surprise if they use a photographer's photo without permission.
To mitigate risk, businesses should take care in creating their own content. Content created by others, such as graphics or photographs, should be purchased or licensed.
Are there other risks for unwary businesses?
A company should hire counsel to review any trademark and ensure it's not likely to cause confusion with someone else's product or mark within its geographic area. This is important for social media because the company may now be using its trademark in advertisements that will reach a larger audience.
Also, companies should avoid making statements about competitors' products or comparing their products or services to others'. Most comparative advertising requires a scientific study, and there are a host of legal issues that may arise, such as potential defamation or trade libel claims. It's best for a small business creating its own campaign to avoid these statements altogether.
Last, to the extent that a company is using social media to drive traffic to its website, business owners should ensure their website features a privacy policy about what it's going to do with customer information and how it's collected. Websites should also include opt-in and opt-out features for newsletters and other content.
With new hires coming on all the time, how do you ensure everyone is aware of the potential media liabilities, particularly those who may be tasked with producing and pushing out content?
Businesses should establish a social media policy—with the help of legal counsel if possible—and train their employees accordingly, both during the onboarding process and at least annually. As part of this policy, companies should control who is permitted to speak on behalf of the company and designate specific individual(s), with the appropriate level of experience, to vet and approve all content prior to posting.
Are there some basic rules to follow?
The first rule is that just because it's on the Internet, it doesn't mean it's free. If businesses do allow third-party content to be posted on their website, they should have a defined protocol for escalating issues and for taking down defamatory or infringing material.


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Corey Harper is a 21 year old American singer/songwriter from Portland, Oregon. Born in Missouri, Corey began playing guitar at an early age when he came across a Fender Stratocaster at his uncle's house in Kansas City. Corey Harper's blend of acoustic Folk/Americana, Country and Blues pays homage and builds upon the storied singer/songwriters of past and present. As a guitar player, and songwriter, Harper crafted his sound from growing up around 60s/70s rock and soul music, as well as drawing inspiration from newer artists such as John Mayer and Ben Howard. Harper's debut EP "On The Run" ambitiously showcases his lyricism, and melodic guitar playing that has caught the attention of many.
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Water Ways: At the Car Wash|
Meet Marty Krekow, manager at Waterworks Car Wash (276 Broadway), who has been drying cars for 15 years. "If you're a painter or mechanic, you probably never paint your own home or work on your own car," Krekow says. "It's kind of the same thing. I don't have that nice of a car and I don't wash it that often."


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We provide a safe, structured, and nurturing environment in which addicted boys from Virginia grow academically and behaviorally. They will also learn practical life skills, develop character, and create healthy relationships with others. Addiction therapy here seeks to identify underlying reasons for the re-occurrence of inappropriate behaviors and addictions. We utilize adventure-based therapy, a proven curriculum, and ongoing individual and group addiction counseling. As a result of such therapies, students replace their old ways of thinking and behaving with a new sense of drive and positivity.
For most boys who enter our program, harmful actions are driven by the substances they are abusing, from alcohol and marijuana to various illicit drugs. In any case, they have surrendered to unhealthy and extremely harmful methods of dealing with life. Substances and adrenaline-seeking behaviors have become the boy's coping mechanism for dealing with the ordinary rigors of life. Once the addictions are under control, we introduce each boy to new, better ways of coping with struggles.
Spiritual principles such as honesty, integrity, and compassion are also taught to the boys and modelled by peers and staff. Boys are encouraged to trust God and seek His purpose in their lives. When students embrace these concepts, the obsession with drugs and alcohol will be lifted and they will be able to resume lives as happy, productive members of society.
If your boy is struggling with substances and/or behavioral issues, we can help turn his life around. Although we are not located in , Virginia, it is ideal for a boy to be separated from his negative peer influences in his home city, so the distance is a plus. At this facility, he will learn how to conquer his struggles and develop healthy relationships. For more information about this Christian rehab for teens, located in Arkansas, please contact us.
As the very first residential Teen Challenge program for boys, Teen Challenge Adventure Ranch has been offering hope to families for more than 40 years. We feel that centering our program on Christ explains why countless young men have discovered deliverance from addictions here, even where other rehab programs didn't work.
After graduation from our Christian rehab, boys go home followed by a strong aftercare program to prevent relapse . Aftercare is included without added cost in our normal tuition package.
Education means a great deal to us, because we think education is critical for future success. Within our private Christian school with fully accredited classes, boys complete courses led by certified teachers, with individual tutoring available to help those who are struggling. Credits earned can easily transfer to public or private schools at home. Boys may also study basic vocational skills such as woodworking, basic electrical, construction and carpentry, shop skills, basic automotive, and more. After graduating from our rehab, boys may opt to continue their classwork from home through the online Alpha Omega Academy that we use.
We would love to talk with you to determine if our program is a good option for your son. Please read the rest of our website and use our inquiry form or call us today.
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Virginia is a U.S. state on the Atlantic Coast of the Southern United States. Virginia is nicknamed the "Old Dominion" and sometimes the "Mother of Presidents" after the eight U.S. presidents born there. The geography and climate of the Commonwealth are shaped by the Blue Ridge Mountains and the Chesapeake Bay, which provide habitat for much of its flora and fauna. The capital of the Commonwealth is Richmond; Virginia Beach is the most populous city and Fairfax County the most populous political subdivision. The Commonwealth's population is over eight million.
The area's history begins with several indigenous groups, including the Powhatan. In 1607 the London Company established the Colony of Virginia as the first permanent New World English colony. Slave labor and the land acquired from displaced Native American tribes each played a significant role in the colony's early politics and plantation economy. Virginia was one of the 13 Colonies in the American Revolution and joined the Confederacy in the American Civil War, during which Richmond was made the Confederate capital and Virginia's northwestern counties separated to form the state of West Virginia. Although the Commonwealth was under conservative single party rule for nearly a century following Reconstruction, both major national parties are competitive in modern Virginia.
The Virginia General Assembly is the oldest legislature in the Western Hemisphere. The state government has been repeatedly ranked most effective by the Pew Center on the States. It is unique in how it treats cities and counties equally, manages local roads, and prohibits its governors from serving consecutive terms. Virginia's economy has many sectors: agriculture in the Shenandoah Valley; federal agencies in Northern Virginia, including the headquarters of the Department of Defense and CIA; and military facilities in Hampton Roads, the site of the region's main seaport. Virginia's public schools and many colleges and universities have contributed to growing media and technology sectors. As a result, computer chips have become the state's leading export.
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"Teen Challenge changes the world one person at a time."
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"The Teen Challenge program succeeds when all of the government programs have failed."
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"Too many young [people] have already lost their lives, and too many others have suffered serious injury for us to ignore the problems of juvenile alcohol and drug abuse. Programs such as Teen Challenge work to change young people's lives by changing their hearts. I commend you for your work with young men who are addicted to drugs or alcohol."
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Darren Reynolds, MA, is a tireless innovator and team-builder. He has worked with troubled youth for nearly 30 years. He became the Executive Director of Teen Challenge Adventure Ranch in 1996. He holds a Master's Degree in Counseling.
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Four hilarious stories, two inventive brothers, one irresistible book Join Charlie and Mouse as they talk to lumps, take the neighborhood to a party, sell some rocks, and invent the bedtime banana. With imagination and humor, Laurel Snyder and Emily Hughes paint a lively picture of brotherhood that children will relish in a format perfect for children not quite ready for chapter books.
About the Author
Laurel Snyder is the author of many books for children. She lives and writes in a small yellow house in Atlanta, Georgia, which she shares with her husband and two sons. Emily Hughes is an illustrator (and sometimes writer) who lives in windy Brighton, England.


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Best of the Year – PJ Holden
Yes, I know we are now into 2008, but we still have a few Best of the Year selections from some of our friends for your reading delictation and delight (and yes, including my own picks in the near future). Matthew Badham (who, by the way, has a three-part interview up with the very fine David Baillie which you should go and have a look at) chucked a great link to me in the form of artist PJ Holden's review of his year in comics – rendered in comics form on his own blog:
(the annual review, (c) PJ Holden, borrowed from his blog)
Which seemed to me like a good excuse to share that link with you and to post up some of PJ's favourite comics, books and movie selections from 2007:
Comics/Graphic Novels
Morrison's continually inventive, Quitely is frankly superb, and All Star Superman always lives up to the title.
(some of Cory Walker's artwork for Punisher: War Journal, borrowed from the Marvel site and (c) Marvel)
Picked this up at issue #13 because of the artwork (by Cory Walker) feels like The Punisher in the Next Wave universe and is fantastic fun as a result.
2000AD… because… Well, it's 2000AD innit?
The Fall of the Roman Empire: A New History, by Peter Heather.
Only managed to buy and start reading one book this year, have yet to get past chapter one, so, for god's sake – no spoilers! (okay, I won't reveal that the Roman Empire does indeed Decline and Fall in the end and that the Visigoth butler did it – Joe)
I AM BAYTO…BEOWULF! It's like quicksand, looks shallow but has surprising depth.
Hot Fuzz
I refuse to believe that anyone reading this website doesn't rate hot fuzz as one of the best films of 2007.
Knocked Up
Brilliant. Hysterical – please, though, if you haven't seen it yet, make sure you bring some form of Unicorn chaser with you – you'll need it.
PJ has some upcoming work in the Galaxy's Greatest Comic in 2008 (I'm sure he will post details on his blog when he is allowed to) and right now you can see his artistic handiwork in the Fearless series from Image which is well worth a look (the review of the first issue can be found back here on the blog).PJ has also set up a Fearless section on his site where as each issue comes out he will post up material and discuss the creation and design process. And if you want more PJ (and want to support independent British talent) he still has some of his own self-published comic Previously available to order via his site.


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The deadline has past for entering the 2017 Star Awards.
Go to the link for the Star Award Archive to view winner's books, press releases and available galleries.
TSPRA's annual STAR AWARDS provide recognition for the outstanding education communications and projects of our members. Independent, impartial judges evaluate each work and project based on set criteria and they award Gold, Silver and Bronze Star Awards, as well as Best of Category, Crystal and Platinum Certificates of Merit, Crystal Commendations and the Platinum Award for an all encompassing, year-long communications project.
The deadline to enter this year was November 6, 2017. We began accepting entires on September 18, 2017. Judging will take place November through January. The awards are presented at the annual Star Awards Celebration held during TSPRA's Annual Conference in February.
Only TSPRA members who have paid their dues were eligible to enter. All names listed on an entry must be TSPRA members.
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Newbridge Networks Renegotiates Original Bid for Stanford Telecom
KANATA, Ont. -- Newbridge Networks Corp. said it has renegotiated its previously announced agreement to acquire Stanford Telecommunications Inc., and will now pay $34.22 cash for each Stanford common share.
A Newbridge spokesman said that the total purchase price will now be $490 million in cash.
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Foxite.COM Community Weblog – Vassilis Aggelakos
Just another Foxite.COM Community Weblog site
in 1900 greek sponge divers discovered an astonishingly intricate mechanism in antikythera, an island near crete (greece). its complexity is far in advance of what was expected from a device that was build about 80 bc.
read the full story here.
probably today is the day of the tips! -:)
earlier today reading rick schummer's blog i discovered a very kewl vfp command: zloc
from rick's post: " in one of your programs type in the following:
and press the spacebar. bingo, all the local variables and any parameters for this procedure are in a dropdown list."
read the full post here.
the command added to vfp in version 8 but it is not documented in the help and remains little known.
in his blog calvin hsia presents a nice vfp program to load the windows registry into a table.
i tried it and it works nicely. in my machine it took about 3 minutes. be patient...
check it out here.
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Stryder had an appointment in Baltimore again on April 14. These appointments tend to only be one day and I really went back and forth on going, but then his cardiologist insisted that we go as they are the specialists over there and know all about connective tissue disorders.
The flight was great! Keebler did well, of course and Stryder did too. We got to Baltimore around 5 and drove in a black sedan. It was so pretty 🙂 and the driver was amazing! The hotel and the staff were wonderful and all commented on Keelber's great manners. We got told many times that they have service dogs there all the time and they are always running amok all over the place and Keebler just laid where he was told and got lots pets, which is his favorite thing.
Seeing Dr Francomano is always nice. She is so knowledgeable and honest. We are still not sure what Stryder has but she did say he had "The Perfect Storm". He is profoundly hypermobile in all of his joints, including his small joints. She was showing the assistant his hands and kept saying how unusual, even with all the patients they see with connective tissue disorders. It's always a relief hearing from a Dr because I wonder if I'm being extra sensitive to his hypermobility. She said that he needs to be in more bracing because his skeleton is failing him. We talked about doing and upright MRI to check for tethered cord, Chiari Malformation and cervical instability. She remembered last year recommending the same thing but he was just too young and felt that he was old enough this year so we stayed an extra day to get it done.
We still haven to got the full results but what we do know is that he has a whole list of things wrong and all due to his bad collagen. I called the secretary yesterday and she said that Dr. F is still working on a plan and will call as soon as she is able. I do know of some of the problems, what I don't know yet is treatment, almost definitely he will need surgery. Some of the things noted were Chiari Malformation, tethered cord, asymmetrical herniation, retroflexed odontoid, syrinx, Clivo axial angle, pannus formation on the odontoid. Knew leaving the Dr office that there were abnormalities because the Dr had it all marked up. Most of the terms don't make any sense, and I'm waiting to get the official report before I do my own research but basically Stryder's collagen is making his brain squish down through the skull and causing all kinds of problems. LOL — at least that's the way I picture it.
Someone drew on his MRI so I could see what some of the terms look like:
I wanted to update more when I heard more, but that's not how it goes sometimes….
Stryder had a swallow test today, also recommended by Dr. Francomano. He often will throw up eating or taking his medication and it's gotten a lot worse, so she recommended testing to see if his throat is working right. The good news is that everything up top is working great- the bad news is that his esophagus isn't. The food would go part way down, then up and down again, but sticking part way and not getting all the way to the stomach. He has to have an esophageal test and has restrictions on food he can eat: Eat Slicker foods, Alternate liquids or jello with solids, take smaller bites and smaller meals, and coat pills with oil or take with water bottle. She said that it's his bad connective tissue causing the problems and I'm not sure what this will mean for his future, but it breaks my heart that he has been suffering. I never thought to ask him if his chest hurt when he ate and when I did today, he said that it does depending on the food. I feel so bad that he hurts when he eats and feels that choking feeling.
All of the staff were great and Keebler was on his game the whole time because Stryder was so stressed. Who knew could cause so much distress?!?!
Here is the video – you can see the food at the top and not sure if you can hear the Dr talking about how it is still stuck, even after the test was concluded:
All in all, I'm glad we got the test done, but as a mom I am heartbroken! I wish his collagen wasn't defective every where. And to think, he looks so normal!


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Creating a Policy Framework for Australia in the Information Age
Madanmohan Rao interviews Arthur Blewitt of the National Office for the Information Economy
Canberra, Australia
July 21, 1998
From Canada to China, and India to Malaysia, governments and business associations across the world are scrambling to implement effective national policies for developing and harnessing information technologies like the Internet. Particularly effective in this regard is Australia, which has even established a National Office for the Information Economy (NOIE). Arthur Blewitt, formerly an executive director at Australia's Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation, is the NOIE's Managing Director for Government and Corporate Relations. In an interview with Madanmohan Rao, currently in Canberra, Blewitt outlines the growth of the NOIE, its role in nurturing frameworks for e-commerce, and challenges facing Australia in the information age.
Q: What were some of the forces and imperatives which led to the formation of the National Office for the Information Economy? What were some policy guidelines and directives issued along the way?
In 1997, the Information Policy Advisory Council (IPAC) of Australia published a proposed framework for policy adjustment in response to the growth of the information economy. The Council was of the opinion that a greater sense of urgency was needed by government and business to improve the capability of Australia's information industries, the adaptation of Australian organisations to the information society, and the boosting of trade via e-commerce. One of their recommendations was to set up this National Office of the Information Economy (NOIE).
We currently have a Ministerial Council for the Information Economy which includes the ministers for trade, industry, science, tourism, finance, education, and employment. The NOIE supports the Ministerial Council to develop and oversee policy responses to the information economy. We help create the necessary push from the top in creating a framework for managing growth of the information economy.
The government has published a report on "Investing for Growth," with an entire chapter devoted to the role of information technology. In August 1997, the Australian Tax Office released a report, "Tax and the Internet." Many states in Australia are taking the lead as well, in promoting the diffusion of the Internet.
Q: What's the size and scope of your organisation? What are some of your growth plans?
We currently have about 20 members; we will be adding another eight people in the coming months. We have an office here in Canberra which works with government agencies; our Sydney offices manages corporate relations. Our main challenge has been to find the people with the right background, experience and vision.
We seek to have a strong presence at several levels: participation in international fora related to the Internet economy; development of bilateral initiatives with info-savvy governments like the U.S. and Singapore; and a strong working relationship with organisations and agencies in Australia itself.
Q: What are some of the NOIE's recommendations for e-commerce policy and frameworks?
In June we published a progress report on the enabling legal and regulatory framework for e-commerce. We maintain that the government should favour competitive market-based solutions wherever possible, and intervene only to ensure that the Internet is a safe and secure place to do business and seek information.
We have released Principles for Consumer Protection in Electronic Commerce, an updated Payment Systems and Netting Bill, and an amendment to the Copyright Act of 1968 to deal with digital publishing and online payments.
Q: What other roles do you advocate for the government in the information economy?
In addition to creating the appropriate legal environment for e-commerce, we believe the government should also be a key exemplar in the use of online media. The government should be not just an avid promoter of the Net, but an active user as well. We believe that government agencies should actively use the Net in areas
like public health care (via telemedicine) and education.
The Office of Government Information Technology has developed an
authentication framework for government offices and other users of government services.
Q: What would you say are some of Australia's assets in the age of e-commerce - and what challenges do you face as a nation?
Australians tend to be rapid adopters and innovators in the use of new technologies. A Nielsen survey showed that 6 per cent of the Australian population bought goods and services via the Net in 1997.There is also a lot of creative talent, and good support coming from the government.
But we are also a very large country with a small population - so building affordable and accessible infrastructure across the country is a big challenge. Besides, the uptake of new developments like Intranets has been not as rapid as expected. A survey six months ago showed that only 8 per cent of top management of Australian companies think that the Internet and Intranet will have
a major impact on their business. But we expect this to change fast.
Other challenges lie in privatisation of infrastructre. We are currently in the midst of heated political debates over the privatisation of Telstra. While this will release vast reserves of wealth, there is also concern over providing accesss and services
to rural areas.
Another challenge is retaining skilled information workers - I'm sure you have similar challenges regarding the "brain drain" in India. There is a huge demand in the information sector of the U.S., and we are concerned that the cream of our workforce will be skimmed off.
Which countries do you think have particularly infotech-friendly policies? What suggestions or recommendations do you have for infotech policy formulators elsewhere?
In terms of national-level strategies, I think Ireland, Singapore, Israel, and Malaysia have good forward-looking policies. As for recommendations to policymakers, I would suggest that any such initiatve should address issues at a national level. But no single group can do this alone - hence much cooperation across the board is needed.
I would also recommend that policymakers examine the issue of bandwidth very carefully. Much of the information economy rests on plentiful and affordable bandwidth.
Q: In addition to creating legal frameworks, fora for cooperation between government and business, and publishing resource documents, what kinds of measures do you have on your agenda?
We have designated November 27 as Australia Online Day. There will be a huge campaign across states and in cities to increase visibility of the Net and have hands-on demonstrations of what new media can do and what benefits can accrue. There will be conferences, seminars, and open-house discussions.
We also have a lot of traffic and useful input coming from our Web site (www.noie.gov.au), which was launched in February - in fact, handling this huge volume of information is becoming a problem! We are planning numerous online fora, discussions and conferences.
The key is to get Australia online through cooperation between business, community, educators and government agencies.
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Width: 20 ½ inches (52 cm.)
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WHAM Research Network
WHAM (War History Heritage Art and Memory) is a research network and community developed to facilitate multidisciplinary "dialogue" on war and peace at the intersection of history, heritage, art, and memory. WHAM has created a "meeting place" where those involved in making, writing, display, performance, and other forms of expression can come together. This is enabled through WHAM's individual and institutional membership database and the promotion of its members' activities.
Although WHAM's war concerns potentially extend to all conflict, the forthcoming anniversaries related to World War I's centenary offer the opportunity to reflect on war both generally and specifically. There is worldwide interest in observing these commemorations over the period 2014-2018, in particular. WHAM has an international reach through its individual and institutional membership and the network will contribute to the dissemination of information about proposed activities such as conferences, exhibitions, performances, and scholarly publications in different locations around the world.
WHAM board membership
WHAM's vision and activities are led by the WHAM board comprising:
Maartje Abbenhuis, Department of History, University of Auckland (NZ)
Kingsley Baird (chair), Associate Professor, Whiti o Rehua - The School of Art, College of Creative Arts (NZ)
Suzanne Bardgett, Head of Research, Imperial War Museum, London (UK)
Doran Cart, Senior Curator, National World War I Museum (US)
Piet Chielens, Director, In Flanders Fields Museum (Belgium)
Jeremy Diggle, Professor, Head of the School of Art, RMIT University (Aus)
Hervé François, Directeur, Historial de la Grande Guerre (France)
Paul Gough, Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic), Professor of Fine Arts, University of the West of England, Bristol (UK)
Glyn Harper, Professor, General Editor of the Centenary History of New Zealand and the First World War (NZ)
Windsor Jones, Curator, National Army Museum Te Mata Toa (NZ)
Tanya Marriott, Ngā Pae Māhutonga - The School of Design, College of Creative Arts, Massey University (NZ)
Sally Morgan, Professor, Director of Doctoral Research, College of Creative Arts, Massey University (NZ)
Gorch Pieken, Wissenschaftlicher Leiter, Militärhistorisches Museum (Germany)
Donald Preston, Ngā Pae Māhutonga - The School of Design, College of Creative Arts, Massey University (NZ)
Claire Regnault, Senior Curator History, Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa (NZ)
Euan Robertson, Ngā Pae Māhutonga - The School of Design, College of Creative Arts, Massey University (NZ)
Gail Romano, Associate Curator, History, Auckland War Memorial Museum Tamaki Paenga Hira, (NZ)
Jay Winter, the Charles J. Stille Professor of History at Yale University (US).


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Your Monday Minute - Self Love in 3 Simple Steps
Your level of success in life stems entirely from your level of self-love. "Success" is a word that is completely objective, by the way. To me, a successful life is where you feel good most of the time, you are happy and experiencing love, joy, fulfillment and an overall sense of well-being.
Many of us settle for happiness in one area of our lives at the cost of another - a successful career at the expense of a happy home-life or vice-versa. When you practice self-love, success naturally follows in all areas of your life because you don't even know how to settle for less.
This doesn't mean you won't hit bumps in the road of life, but with a deep sense of love for yourself, you'll recover from them faster and more easily.
Because we've been conditioned to believe that loving ourselves is narcissistic and selfish, many of us don't even know how to do it. But don't worry, I'm here to help. Find out the 3 keys to beginning your practice of self-love in today's Your Monday Minute!


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Brian Poole is like a good mystery novel. The Southeast High standout can pop up anywhere, anytime, anyplace on the football.
But the one thing we know about Poole is that he will excel where-ever he plays. The defensive back, who has verbally committed to Florida, played quarterback two weeks for the first time since his little league days and was impressive against nationally touted Manatee.
Tonight against Sarasota Riverview, Poole will start at cornerback, but is expected to be used at quarterback, receiver and running back. He will also be a return man on some punts and kickoffs.
Southeast head coach Paul Maechtle who has had some great versatile players during his 30 plus years at the school, including Peter Warrick, says Poole is up there with the best.
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Thursday, October 13, 2011
Brian Poole could be anywhere, but at Florida he will be in the secondary
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Labels: Brian Poole Jr., Florida football, Gators, Paul Maechtle, Peter Warrick, SEC football, Southeast
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