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Index of tables
- Lloreda Camacho & Co.
- Palacios Lleras
Tovar, Fajardo & Asociados Abogados
Gamboa & Acevedo
MBCR/Márquez Barrera Castañeda Ramírez
- Muñoz Tamayo & Asociados
Leading lawyers
Alfredo Fajardo -
Tovar, Fajardo & Asociados Abogados
- Sergio Michelsen - Brigard & Urrutia
- Carolina Pardo - Baker McKenzie S.A.S.
- Gustavo Tamayo - Lloreda Camacho & Co.
Felipe Tovar -
Tovar, Fajardo & Asociados Abogados
- Alfredo Fajardo -
Next generation lawyers
- Andrea Bonnet - Brigard & Urrutia
- Sandra Castillo - Baker McKenzie S.A.S.
- July Galindo - Gómez-Pinzón Abogados (GPA)
- Juan Nicolás Laverde - Brigard & Urrutia
- Rodrigo Millan - Baker McKenzie S.A.S.
- Carlos Andrés Sánchez - Durán & Osorio Abogados Asociados
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Fielding the largest TMT team in the country, Brigard & Urrutia has a 'pioneering' practice praised for its 'excellence, responsibility and commitment to clients' needs'; it is 'always resourceful, knowledgeable and good value for money'. It is advising UNE EPM Telecomunicaciones on all legal and regulatory matters related to network operations and corresponding licensing compliance, including contractual issues; and has been engaged by DirecTv Colombia to advise in relation to land rights for the operation of two satellites needed for the client's operations in the country. 'A leader in the TMT arena', Sergio Michelsen heads the group, with support from associates including Juan Nicolás Laverde, Andrea Bonnet and Lina Vargas.
The eight-lawyer practice at Baker McKenzie S.A.S. is headed by Carolina Pardo, and works closely with the firm's IP and corporate experts, covering transactional and regulatory matters, privacy law, data protection, consumer protection and IT issues. It is assisting advertising corporation JC Decaux on all legal and regulatory matters relating to a pioneering project to provide advertising services using public furniture operated by the client in Colombia; and advised AP Wireless regarding telecoms regulations, zoning, environmental and aeronautic permits for the deployment of antennas as part of a new business model implemented in the country by the client. Other clients include Web.com, AMDOCS, Tech Mahindra, and FIS Systems de Colombia. Associates Sandra Castillo, Rodrigo Millan and Angélica Navarro are all noted.
The 'practical and business-oriented' team at Durán & Osorio Abogados Asociados has 'deep knowledge of the sector and always offers pertinent advice in a timely manner', covering regulatory issues, licensing, compliance, data protection and e-commerce matters. The group continues to advise Level 3 Communications in areas including compliance and anti-money laundering, licensing, and data protection. It also assisted Swedish television service and platform provider Magine AB in relation to the regulatory framework applicable to internet-based TV distribution and possible structures to start operations in Colombia. London-based junior partner Carlos Andrés Sánchez leads the practice and attracts praise for his 'commercial skills and knowledge of the market'.
Led by Mauricio Jaramillo, Gómez-Pinzón Abogados (GPA)'s TMT group is noted for 'its advice on data protection and information privacy regulatory issues and general compliance'. It continues to act for Google in several cases concerning its operations in Colombia, involving regulatory, habeas data and privacy protection issues; and also advises Coca-Cola in connection with its regional strategy, covering areas such as web operations, social media, internet advertising and promotions. Other clients include Cementos Argos, Bodytech, Televisa and Decathlon. José Luis Suárez is also a key member of the practice, and is recommended along with senior associate July Galindo.
The 'highly specialised' TMT group at Lloreda Camacho & Co. covers regulatory and transactional work for telecoms and satellite corporations, copyright and contractual matters for media companies, and transactional, regulatory, privacy and data protection work for technology clients. Practice head Gustavo Tamayo assisted Star One in compliance and regulatory matters relating to its application before the Ministry of Information, Communication and Technologies (MinTIC) to operate as a satellite services provider. The firm is also advising an international corporation on the broadcasting rights related to documentaries based on well-known public figures worldwide. Senior associate María Alejandra De los Ríos is noted for her work.
'A longstanding presence in the market', Palacios Lleras is well known for its regulatory advice to major corporations. Its track record includes acting for Empresa de Telecomunicaciones de Bogotá (ETB) in proceedings against the MinTIC, with Telmar Network Technology and Telmex among its other clients. Hugo Palacios Mejía is the main contact.
Specialist firm Tovar, Fajardo & Asociados Abogados is renowned as a pioneering practice in the telecoms field, and is notable for its expertise in administrative law matters and public service regimes. With more than 20 years' experience in the market, it is active in the areas of mobile services, satellite, television and broadcasting, including IT and protection matters. Felipe Tovar and Alfredo Fajardo have 'impressive expertise in the sector'.
Gamboa & Acevedo's four-strong TMT practice covers a broad variety of areas, including information law, technology, software licensing, compliance, data protection, and digital and electronic signing, and has particular expertise in media, sports and entertainment. It successfully acted for the Colombian Football Federation in a claim against Claro over breach of antitrust and advertising regulations. Ernesto Gamboa leads the practice.
MBCR/Márquez Barrera Castañeda Ramírez has a ten-strong team covering technology, e-commerce, data privacy, and media/entertainment. Its recent work includes assisting Mazda Colombia in ensuring its corporate policies and operations are in line with the country's privacy regulations. Other clients include Mercado Libre Colombia, Cámara Colombiana de Comercio Electrónico, CMO Producciones and Unilever. Pablo Márquez, Julio César Castañeda and Natalia Barrera are the key contacts.
Muñoz Tamayo & Asociados' TMT group has been advising wireless communication operator Andean Tower Partners on all matters connected to its telecoms operations in the country, as well as working closely with several start-ups in relation to venture capital funds. The practice is led by Felipe Trías, with support from senior associate Fernando Bermúdez, and counts Ubidots, Broota and Kushki among its other clients.
A new entry to the ranking, DLA Piper Martinez Beltran is noted for its capabilities in regulatory matters and administrative litigation, including bidding applications, licensing and the negotiation of agreements with public bodies. It is assisting Alternativa de TV with its tender application to operate state-owned television channel Canal Uno. Senior associates Maria Claudia Martínez and Julián Solorza are the key names.


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I am retired from the US Army and plan to enjoy my second career in the Houston area. This is the third time I have had a house built and by far the best experience. This is one less concern for us as we build our future lives together. I am deeply appreciative of your team's assistance and support. I am proud to be an advocate for Gateway Homes and will recommend anyone I can to visit John and Joe in the Riata West area. I truly appreciated the experience and wish you all well. -Bill F.

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By The Editors of Eat This, Not That!
From soda and iced tea to lemonade and wholesome looking juices, these are the sips that should never pass your lips.
Many of us grew up in homes where soda was the go-to beverage of choice for family dinners and school celebrations. Nowadays, parents across the nation are shamed if they're seen sipping the stuff—or worse—serving it to their little ones.
And it's not your imagination, sugary and diet drinks have indeed become tabu which has resulted in fewer people drinking soda. Sales of carbonated soft drinks in America have dropped for 11 consecutive years, with consumption of the bubbly stuff hitting a 30-year low earlier this year, according to a report from Beverage Digest.
So why aren't we all losing weight and shedding belly fat? Soda has been named public enemy number one, so it's only logical to assume if we all stay away from Coca-Cola, Sprite, and Dr. Pepper, the pounds will melt away—and in theory, that's 100 percent true. However, there's one big problem: Very few of us are swapping soda for plain ol' H20. Instead, we're looking to other beverages like juices and flavored waters to fill the void. While many of these soda alternatives market themselves as the "healthier choice" that's not always the case.
That's why the Eat This, Not That! team ventured to beverage aisles and restaurants, and coffee shops near and far, with the goal of uncovering the unhealthiest drinks on the planet. Some obvious things like orange soda made the list, but we'd bet there are a number of other sips you've never been suspicious of that are filled with sludge you'd never knowingly want inside your body. Read on to get in the know and then toss out any junky drinks that are lingering in your kitchen. And while you're at it, you may as well get rid of these 50 Unhealthiest Foods On the Planet, too!
1. Beverage Concentrates
Considering most of these beverage flavoring agents are made with sketchy artificial sweeteners like acesulfame and sucralose, we advise you to stay away. While acesulfame is believed to have carcinogenic properties, sucralose is a sweetener that's been found to mess with your body's satiety signals. What's more, they're filled with potentially harmful dyes like red 40 and yellow 6 which are contaminated with known carcinogens—no wonder they're considered to be some of the 23 Worst Food Additives in America!
2. Supersized Coffees
While a cup of two of coffee can do your body good, you may want to think twice before sizing up to a large or indulging in a fourth cup of Joe. The reason: Doing so may make your bone brittle. "I try to avoid excessive caffeine," says Dr. Mamta M. Mamik, Assistant Professor of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Science at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. "An adult can safely consume up to 400 milligrams of caffeine a day (which is equivalent to four 8-ounce cups of coffee), but drinking any more than that can cause calcium excretion, which, over time, may lead to osteoporosis. Avoiding excess caffeine also helps to ward off uncomfortable withdrawal symptoms like lethargy, insomnia, headaches, and irritability," she adds.
3. Vitamin-Enhanced Waters
While they may have "water" in their name, these bottled beverages are 120 calories each, and every single one of those calories comes from sugar. And it's not just a little bit of sugar, either. There are 31 grams of in a 20-ounce bottle of Vitaminwater, which is 7 and ¾ teaspoons of the sweet stuff. If you want to infuse some flavor and nutrients into your water, ditch the bottled stuff and make one of these 50 Best Detox Waters for Fat Burning and Weight Loss, instead.
4. Fast Food Iced Tea
Spiked with propylene glycol alginate (which is just a fancy name for automotive antifreeze) fast food iced tea is a definite no-go in our book! Propylene glycol alginate is a food thickener, stabilizer, and emulsifier that can cause cardiovascular or neurotoxic issues. But that doesn't stop Dunkin Donuts and other fast food joints from adding it into their iced tea. Our suggestion: Whip up a pitcher of the stuff at home, instead, using one of these 22 Best Teas for Weight Loss.
5. Diet Soda
What do cancer-causing artificial colors, flame retardants, and fat-causing fake sugars all have in common? They're all in your favorite diet fizzy drinks. Shove all that into a bottle laced with BPA, a chemical that's been linked to obesity, and you've pretty much got one of the worst drinks ever. Nearly all popular diet sodas contain aspartame, an artificial sweetener that was initially developed to aid weight loss but has recently been found to have the opposite effect.
"Sugar substitutes like aspartame are designed to promote weight loss and decrease the incidence of metabolic syndrome, but a number of clinical and epidemiologic studies have suggested that these products don't work very well and may actually make things worse," says Richard Hodin, MD, lead author of a recent study on the matter. So what should you be sipping instead? Water is always a safe choice, as are these 15 New Drinks That Make it Easy to Quit Soda.
6. Liquid Coffee Creamer
Coffee creamer and sunblock have more in common that you might think. They both contain titanium dioxide, an ultraviolet radiation blocker that doubles as a whitening agent. The additive has been proven to cause liver and tissue damage in mice, and may also have health implications in humans, according to a recent review of the chemical. Coffee creamer is also typically sprinkled with trans fats, often hiding under its lesser-known name: hydrogenated oil. Aside from its connection to compromised heart health, the ingredient that has been shown to diminish memory in adults under 45 years old. Many brands also use TBHQ in their recipes, which is a form of butane. Yuck! So what should you put into your morning cup instead? Plain ol' cow's milk or if you're looking for a hint of flavor, stick with a tablespoon of one of Coffee Mate's Natural Bliss creamers. Unlike conventional brands, they're all made from nonfat milk, heavy cream, sugar and natural flavors. Not sure what other types of healthy goodies you stock up on? Don't Miss these 40 Things Healthy Cooks Always Have in Their Kitchen.
7. Frozen Cocktails
While whipping up a frozen marg at home isn't quite as bad as getting it from a bar (400 calories vs. 700), it's still the worst cocktail for your waistline. Made with a sugar-spiked neon mix and tequila, the summer staple will overload your system with more sugar than you'd find in nine Dunkin' Donuts Apple n' Spice Donuts! Other frozen beverages aren't much better, either. The average strawberry daiquiri, for example, has about 280 calories and 44 grams of sugar per serving. Not to mention, it's also 99 percent high fructose corn syrup. Switch to a glass of bubbly with muddled strawberries and lemon slices to get your fruity fix for a fraction of the waist-widening calories. These 18 Wines for Weight Loss are also solid picks.
8. Fruit Juice
Sure, it's natural and overflowing with vitamin C, but it's loaded with sugar—and totally void of any nutrients like fiber or protein to help slow the sugar spike. An average glass packs 36 grams of sugar —or about what you'd get from popping 4 Krispy Kreme glazed donuts into a blender and hitting frappe. What's more, most of the sweetness in juice comes from fructose, a type of sugar associated with the development of belly fat. A better drink for citrus lovers? Water flavored with fresh slices of oranges, lemon, and grapefruit. For added benefits, keep the peels on. Citrus peels contain the antioxidant d-limonene, a powerful compound that helps flush out stored visceral fat.
9. Conventional Skim Milk
While skim milk may be lowest in calories, many of its vitamins are fat-soluble, which means you won't get all the benefits of the alphabetical nutrients listed on your cereal box unless you opt for at least 1%. Why's it important to opt for grass-fed, organic cartons over the conventional stuff? Not only does it taste better and stay fresh longer, when the herds graze on grass instead of feed, their milk has higher levels of omega-3s and CLA (conjugated linoleic acid), a nutrient that boosts immunity, improves bone mass, and even reduce body fat—gotta love that! To learn more about the best cereal and coffee additions for your health, don't miss our report, The Best and Worst Milks and Milk Alternatives.
10. Canned Energy Drinks
These overpriced chemical cocktails may give you a surge of energy, but they're riddled with harmful sweeteners (many of which made our list of these Best and Worst Popular Sweeteners) and are even more corrosive to your teeth than regular soda. Just say no to these icky drinks!
11. Energy Shots
The majority of these little shooters are made up of chemicals, one of which is sodium benzoate. In one study of the effects of sodium benzoate on living yeast cells, researchers found benzoate to be damaging to mitochondria, an important area of DNA. Eek! What's more, these bad boys rely on waist-widening artificial sweeteners to achieve their sweet flavor. To amp up your energy the healthy way, stock your kitchen with these 23 Best Foods for Energy.
12. Fancy Coffee Drinks
In terms of sugar, a 12-ounce can of Coke = 16 Hershey Kisses. Think that's bad? The majority of your favorite coffee drinks are far sweeter. Take Dunkin's frozen french vanilla swirl coffee Coolatta, for example. Even if you request it with skim milk, it still packs 300 calories and 70 grams of sugar—in a small! Warm drinks are just as bad. McDonald's McCafe mocha has 340 calories and 42 grams of the sweet stuff while Starbucks' eggnog latte has 450 calories and 52 grams of sugar. And in case you were curious, that's the equivalent of 16 mini candy canes! To see how even more specialty drinks stack up in terms of nutrition (so you know which ones to stay away from!), don't miss our report 20 Coffee Drinks With More Sugar Than a Can of Coke.
13. Slushies
You probably already know that slushies were sugar mines, but we bet you had no clue they're often filled with mold! Totally gross, we know, yet totally true! According to numerous fast food and convenience shop workers, the machines that store and blend slushies are rarely—if ever—cleaned. "The amount of mold in those machines would crush your childhood into a pulp," a former gas station worker admitted on Reddit. If the calorie and sky-high sugar counts weren't enough to turn you off of the sips, maybe those bits of information, will. To whip up a homemade version at home, freeze, then blend watermelon chunks into a sweet and satisfying slushy. Looking for even more healthy-ish ways to satisfy your sweet tooth? Check out these 25 Nutritionist-Approved Ways to Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth.
14. Bottled Smoothies
Busy mornings and grab-and-go breakfasts are practically synonymous—so it's easy to see the appeal of store-bought smoothies. They seem like the best way to get what you crave in a pinch. But the timesaving drinks have a downside: Compared to fresh-made drinks, most of them fall short on nutrition and are so calorie- and sugar-filled that you'd have to spend hours on the treadmill to burn them off. Play it safe by blending up one of these 56 Best Smoothie Recipes for Weight Loss, instead—all of them can be made in 5 minutes or less.
15. Sports Drinks
Whoever invented the Gatorade Dunk—the tradition in which winning sports teams dump coolers of the stuff on their coaches—was really on to something. One scan of the nutrition label and it's clear: The sports drink is better off seeping into the sidelines than your stomach. (Yes, even their newly reformulated ones.) Sure, it provides critical post-workout electrolytes, like sodium and potassium, but it also serves up a hearty helping of calories and sugar. In fact, there are 56 grams of the sweet stuff (which is more than a day's worth) in a 32-ounce bottle. What's more, the beverage is teeming with stomach-churning additives like wood rosin and artificial dyes. A better—and safer—way to replenish the electrolytes and water lost after a tough workout: Pick up a fork and knife and dig into these 17 Most Hydrating Foods.
16. Milkshakes
A long time ago, milkshakes had two ingredients: milk and ice cream. But as time went on, restaurants starting filling their shakes with everything from candy to chemicals, transforming them into potentially dangerous 1,000+ calorie concoctions! In fact, some of the lowest-cal milkshakes in restaurant land still have over 800 calories—in a small! If you want something cold and sweet, you're better off indulging in a scoop or two of actual ice cream or making a chocolate- or peanut butter-filled smoothie.
17. Conventional Bottled Nutrition Shakes
Are there grab-and-go protein shakes that contain no artificial sweeteners, high-fructose corn syrup, or hydrogenated oils? Sure! (And you have find them in our report The 26 Best 7 Worst Grab-and-Go Protein Shakes.) But the bulk of them is bad news for your body—despite the fact that are they are advertised as being the exact opposite. If they're not sugar mines, they're doused with artificial sugar and likely colored with carcinogen-containing chemicals, too.
18. Bottled Water
The water isn't the problem here; it's the BPA in the bottle. BPA is a hormone-mimicking chemical found in nearly all food packaging plastics, and it's potentially bad news. According to some pools of research, the chemical may promote cancer and render people infertile. To stay hydrated on the go, buy a BPA-free refillable bottle. We're big fans of S'well bottles, which come in a wide array of fashionable patterns and color pallets.
19. Cola
Eat This, Not That! has been after Coca-Cola's chemical- and sugar-filled colas since our inception. Not only do they contribute to weight gain and obesity-related diseases like diabetes, their acidity is bad news for your digestive system and tooth enamel. The bad news keeps on coming: The caramel color in soda contains an artificially created phosphorus that can be bad for long-term bone health, cautions Isabel Smith, MS RD CDN, of Isabel Smith Nutrition. For more foods that can are bad news for your bones, check out our report 7 Foods That Weaken Your Bones—and stay far, far away!
20. Fruity Sodas
It may have images of brightly colored fruit on the can but that doesn't mean it carries any health benefits or actual fruit, for that matter. What they do contain, however, is as much sugar as three Snickers Ice Cream bars and stomach-churning chemicals like red 40, sodium benzoate and BVO, a chemical used in rocket fuel and flame retardants that can negatively affect thyroid hormones. Curious what other strange things may be messing with your body's ability to trim down? Don't miss our special report, 31 Ways You Messed Up Your Metabolism Today.
21. Sweetened Milk Alternatives
Sweetened milk alternatives aren't just spiked with additives like stomach-irritating carrageenan, they're typically low in protein and a concentrated source of sugar. (A combination that will leave your stomach rumbling!) An 8-ounce serving can easily carry as much of the sweet stuff as a half a can of soda, none of which is naturally occurring. Cow's milk, on the other hand, gets all of its sweetness from naturally occurring lactose, a sugar present in milk. Trying to dial back on your intake of the white granular stuff? Don't miss these 30 Easy Ways to Stop Eating So Much Sugar.
22. Bottled Alcoholic Mixers
Most people mix up a cocktail to boost their mood and cut loose. But if you typically combine the stiff stuff with a bottled mixer you may be doing more hard them good—and not only when it comes to your waistline. "[Cocktail mixers are] a lot like soda drinks when it comes to their sugar content," celebrity nutritionist and health consultant Mikaela Reuben tells us. "The effect of their high sugar content is the same; the sugars will be released into the bloodstream, allowing an energy boost to take place but ultimately ends in a low point, leaving one to feel fatigued, irritable, and depressed." To mix a better-for-you cocktail, stick with things like flavored seltzer and freshly squeezed lime juice. Prefer something store-bought? These Healthy Low-Calorie Mixers for Every Kind of Cocktail are about to become your new favorites.
23. Eggnog
With or without added liquor, it shouldn't come as a surprise that traditional eggnog is on the "naughty" list: the primary ingredients are milk, cream, and eggs. To save 200 calories make yours with organic unsweetened almond milk instead of milk and cream. For even more ways to nix unnecessary cals from your diet, don't miss these 25 Ways to Cut 250 Calories.
24. Commercial Hot Cocoa
While it's true that packets of hot cocoa are all "meh" in terms of nutrition, the kind you get from restaurants and coffee joints are far worse. A 16-ounce Starbucks hot chocolate with 2% milk, for example, has half a day's saturated fat, 400 calories, and 43 grams of sugar which is two and half times as much as you'll find in the brand's make-at-home packets. Since no matter what we say you'll likely still indulge in the drink on occasion, at least use our trusty report, 19 of Your Favorite Hot Cocoas—Ranked so you can make an educated choice about your indulgent drink.
25. Mudslides
Vodka, Kahlua, Baileys Irish Cream, milk, and chocolate syrup, combine together to create this fatty concoction that's bound to not only leave you "chocolate wasted", but severely bloated, too. An average cocktail has a staggering 750 calories!
26. Ginger Beer
Sorry, Dark 'n Stormy fans but ginger beer isn't good news for your waistline. In fact, it's one of the most calorie dense carbonated drinks on the market. An average 7-ounce serving has 171 calories, which brakes down to about 24 calories per ounce. For comparison, a typical vending machine soda has 14 calories per ounce. To learn more about how all your favorite colas stack up, don't miss our report, 70 Most Popular Sodas Ranked By How Toxic They Are.
27. Orange Drinks
Just how Velveeta isn't real cheese, Sunny D isn't actual juice; it's just a mix of water, high fructose corn syrup and a few token dribbles of juice concentrates, canola oil, and chemicals. Their tagline may be "When life gives you oranges, make Sunny D," but don't be fooled, there's hardly any oranges in the bottle—which is why is has zero nutritional benefits.
28. Lemonade
For many of us, lemonade evokes memories of cute kids sitting at a stand the end of their driveway. And while the littles pushing the drink may be innocent enough, the beverage itself is not. Teaming with 120 calories and nearly 30 grams of sugar per cup, the only thing we like about this drink is it's fairly harmless list of ingredients. While water sugar and lemon juice won't make you sick, drinking it in excess could bring on a metabolic condition that will. For even more eats that should be on your "do not eat" list, read up on these 150 Worst Packaged Foods in America.
29. Certain Bottled Teas
In its purest form tea is one of the best weight loss allies you'll find. It contains antioxidants which have been found to help rev your metabolism, block the formation of new fat cells, fight off diseases, and lower risk of stroke. But not all teas are created equal—especially those sold in bottles. In fact, a recent study found that you'd have to drink 20 bottles of store-bought tea to get the same amount of antioxidants present in just one home-brewed cup. Plus, the bulk of the bottles brews get their brown hue from caramel color (instead of actual tea) and are packed with more sugar than you'd find in a handful of Chips Ahoy cookies. To learn which ones are safe to sip and which are better to skip, skim our report, The 26 Worst Bottled Tea Products.
30. Powdered Fruit Drinks
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Since Lyndon Johnson first opened up the lock box of social security in 1968 and included it in the Unified Budget, politicians have robbed future generations to get re-elected. Except for a four-year period during President Clinton's tenure, all budgets have looked very similar to President Obama's budget this year.
The budget by President Obama was to be expected; after all, every budget in the last several decades -- except for Clinton's -- have all put off pain and cuts to the future and put the burden of paying for today's government's short-term programs on future taxpayers.
The payroll tax is a perfect example. A short-term boost -- that has proven not to work -- will be paid for over the next 10 years. An election year gimmick is paid for over the next decade so that the current incumbents can get re-elected.
Long-term unemployment insurance is going to be extended so that millions don't end up without any money, and this will be paid for by future generations. The US is not built for long-term high unemployment, but instead of creating jobs with a real jobs plan we simply help those who are casualties of a lack of energy policy (which could create millions of jobs) or any other real job policy merely survive.
The jobs plan from the current administration is the ultimate short-term jobs plan – it will create and save jobs through the next election. The rallying cry of 'teachers, firefighters and police' is a great rallying cry until you realize that jobs will be only saved through the election.
Very few politicians -- and none in a position of power -- want to do what is right this year. They all say the right things but every plan put forward is just like this budget that puts it off to some point in the future. This is why we are in this mess and not getting out anytime soon.
To cut spending now and deal with entitlements and pensions would cause real pain. This pain will be dealt with at some point, but politicians who cause this pain, even though it is the right thing to do, will most likely lose their jobs. And the one thing all politicians agree on is employment -- their own employment.
So, how do you spin this if you are in charge? Make it about the rich; after all, that has worked for centuries, from the Pecora Commission and FDR to Hamilton and Jackson. If we just tax the rich and oil companies won't all be ok?
Let's see, that would bring in about $50 billion a year and our deficit is still $1 trillion annually. The $50 billion is not enough to pay the interest on the current debt. However, politically it sounds great to say we just need to tax the rich more and everything will be fine.
Real life doesn't work that way.
However, when in doubt run against the evil banks and the rich, at which those in power are doing a very good job.
More importantly, if you want to get re-elected, stand up for reforms and change -- and send the bill to future generations. Unfortunately, it's becoming the American Way.


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Product information management or PIM is an information sharing and organizing system used in business and marketing. It involves a unified information database where related records and data of a product are stored. The system is generally centered on marketing and sales and is geared toward helping companies achieve higher revenues and profit.
There are different types of information placed in a sole point of storage: technical data, data classification, marketing highlights, catalog information, and manufacturer information. All of these are vital in business operations. Departments and units may need to access one or more of these data at once. More so, accuracy and real-time update of information must be assured. Through PIM, these are all made possible. Data are accessible in various marketing channels, and regardless of geographical locations, business departments and units are able to view anytime. Product information management systems allow simultaneous editing, accessing, and creating of data by different individuals. This provides companies the ability to meet the requirements of customers because information can be updated or edited readily. With PIM, information is easily and effectively managed.
There are many types of PIM systems and most of them have standard databases that store information. Because of this, users can input data easily even with little technical knowledge. Specific products, components, and brands can be found hassle free.
Electronic catalogs, website/webshop content, and product catalog are examples of current PIM applications. Electronic catalogs are the fundamental basis of online marketplaces. Products are usually grouped and managed according to their target market and PIM system can load all the necessary information related to each product as content. The procurement process and the purchasing of goods and services are automated, which in turn creates a seamless data exchange. As for website content, a company, through a centralized data management, can link documents, images, video and audio files to related business objects to bring in customers or for customers to view their products and services. Together with inventory management and logistic systems, PIM can provide real cost savings for a swifter ordering process and quality and dynamic website content. Product catalog, on the other hand, is an effective way of business advertising and increasing sales revenue through multichannel publishing and automated catalog production.
Major companies around the world are now starting to use PIM. These companies recognize the need for product information organization and consolidation as integral features for business growth and success.


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In a world full of material, social and spiritual poverty, men and women continue to experience dissatisfaction, disappointment and disillusion on a daily basis. We see this every day in social media, when we read the newspaper or when we watch the news. However, you don't need to travel thousands of miles to witness this. In fact, you probably don't even need to leave your street. The society in which we live in is full of people with unmet needs – many have lost hope.
As Christians, we are called to reach out, help those in need and to be a beacon of light and hope to those who are lost. It is no easy task and it is definitely not a one-man show! In an increasingly secular society that has grown cold towards God, living out a life that is pleasing to Him remains a challenge and requires a great deal of encouragement and support.
The ministries at GLCC were created to give Christian adults, youth and children the opportunity to be part of a family in Christ and to grow together in knowledge and love for a God who wants to bring hope and life back to this weary world.


text: The Hang Ups have made a string of overlooked albums that carry on the baroque neurotica of the dB's, and, like the best modern pop, the Hang Ups' music finds its own voice within a choir of influences. They've survived grunge (as opposed to outgrowing it) and long outlived their famous Minneapolis brethren -- alt-founders like the Replacements, Hüsker Dü and Soul Asylum. They haven't even re-recorded their vast catalog with an acrimonious vengeance, à la that other Twin Cities legend, the ego formerly known as Prince. True, there's nothing blatantly angry or innovative about the Hang Ups, whose name cleverly synthesizes rejection and agitation. Instead of howling in pain, screaming over a gaping lack of proficiency, they use harmonies -- spelled out with cake-decorating exactness -- to add layers to what might otherwise be a predictable treat. If grunge is a stick of emotional dynamite, and lounge a cigar in the mouth of a precedent, the Hang Ups' pop is a burning candle -- romantic, bright and slow-going. With most new bands espousing an alt-for-alt's-sake laziness (or cynicism), the Hang Ups are a flicker of hope in the industrial darkness. They may never hit it big, but because it's unlikely that that's their stated objective anyway, they'll succeed by pleasing you with tunes that simply ring off the hook.


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Last week the TW:eed Project team met up in the Scottish Borders, for a week of fieldwork. We visited several localities throughout the week to examine tetrapod and fish fossil deposits, to study their sedimentology and to collect more samples.
One of these localities was a site on the River Till that we heard about from amateur palaeontologist and local Chris Murray, which contained some fantastic Gyracanthus material. Unfortunately the site was rather overgrown with vegetation, but despite this it was a worthwhile visit, with some new fossils discovered. This will help us understand more about the gyracanths, about which little is known.
|Chris Murray's Gyracanthus specimen, the dorsal spine of a very large fish
Jenny Clack at the locality on the River Till
The sedimentology team were looking for examples of vegetation and palaeosols (ancient soils). At one site, due to weathering over the winter, a new face was exposed. Sticking out was a large root that was in-situ (in its original position) in the sediments. This is a root from a Lycopsid-type tree, and gives us one indication of what the environment was like at the time. A lucky find!
|Tim Kearsey pointing out a large tree root
One of the highlights of the trip was working alongside the vertebrate palaeontologists. I was recording the sediments while they looked in those sediments for fossils. This was a very productive way to work and both sides learned a lot of new information about sediments and fossils. I can now spot a rhizodont scale even without my hand lens!
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The Election is Over, Transitions Begin!
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On November 5, 2010 it was official: Emily Maxwell was the newest Mayor of Maryborough.
Election night partying.
Maxwell has a major task ahead of her: how to revitalize the City. The first Green Party mayor of a major American city, she also faced major skepticism that she had the skill and practicality to get the job one.
To silence the critics and make good on her promises, Mayor Maxwell jumped into action on her first day on the job.
The project to daylight the Wapato Creek was chosen as the first major project. The plans called for demolishing a little-used freeway which ran above the creek. Where the freeway once stood, a canal holding the creek would be built. Within the canal would be a mall of mostly local shops displaced by the construction along the freeway's corridor. Finally, a new roadway, light rail line, and bike path would be built along the creek.
This project was chosen because it Incorporated all of Maxwell's major campaign promises: building livable commercial districts, improving transportation, and supporting environmental sustainability.
The demolishing of the freeway.
To avoid floods, the creek was piped through to its outlet while construction continued.
Construction continues and the mall canal begins to take shape.
While the canal was being build, Maxwell also undertook the massive modernization projects needed for the city's civic infrastructure. School buildings hadn't been replaced in years; old elementary schools were made into high schools while the younger students were pushed into smaller temporary buildings. Also, police stations were so outdated that they couldn't support adequate broadband networks and were seismically unsafe.
Schools would generally be rebuilt from the ground-up, while police stations would be a modern glass facade which would mask the retrofitting work.
A typical civic block, with a high school (top left) police station (top right), and "temporary" elementary school buildings (center).
An updated subway station where the high school was, with the retrofitted police station and a new elementary school. The redevelopment also includes pedestrian pathways.
In other, more blighted blocks, all buildings were torn down. This block now includes a new hospital, educational facilities, and parkland.
Until Next time!


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Ah, the chocolate Easter eggs start to appear on the shelves on the supermarket. That means that Easter is right around the corner… Or at least somewhere between now and four months. For all of you who are as confused as the author are, the exact date of Easter is on the 16th and 17th of April in 2017!
So, what's Easter all about again? Quick summary: according to the Christians, it's the resurrection of Jesus Christ. For the non-believers, it consists out of chocolate Easter eggs, bunnies and the traditional annual brunch with the family (and mimosas. Many, many mimosas). Let's discover some Easter traditions together!
One of the most popular Easter traditions of North-America is the White House Easter Egg Roll. The ones who have never heard of this, you are allowed to scratch your head and wonder what to expect during this event. Basically this tradition dates back to 1878 when children were allowed in Washington to 'roll eggs'. Basically, the children have to push an egg through the lawn with a long spoon. We are not kidding. It became so popular that it was decided by Washington that the event would take place in the garden of the White House. It still occurs this day, but the event isn't only focused on egg rolling, no. It also features live performances of bands, a yoga garden, cooking classes with famous chefs and courts where you can play basketball and tennis. The most fun event: the 'Eggspress Yourself' venue. You can decorate, dye and eat eggs. Oh come on, you have to love the Easter puns!
Europe holds down some quite interesting different types of easter traditions. One town in France, Haux, serves a giant omelette in their town square every year. It uses 4500 eggs, and up to a 1000 people can eat from it! Don't forget to bring your fork if you're in the neighborhood! They say the tradition was born when Napoleon came to eat omelettes in the town and loved it so much he ordered the town to make a giant one for his army.
On the Greek island of Corfu you have to watch your head going out on Holy Saturday, as it's tradition to throw out your old pottery from the window, so it shatters on the ground. Some say the "pot throwing" symbolizes the beginning of Spring. But we're not sure how that would work…
We hope you've been surprised and amazed by the strange but fun things people can do as a tradition, and that you'll get to eat plenty of chocolate eggs. Have an eggcellent Easter!
By: Naomi Melchers & Laura Hermans


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We send pupils on adventures through the jungle, to the moon and back, to the depths of the ocean and around the world on a hot air balloon. Each term we create new exciting cartoons which are displayed on the morning pre-order and parent pre-order screens.
As children eat their meals, the story progresses for them. Children who complete the story first get put into a prize draw to win exciting goodies for themselves and the school!
At the end of term, parents can print out the full advanture (which uses their child's name as the main character) in a comic style layout.


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LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Television newcomers "True Detective," a crime drama from HBO, and "Orange is the New Black," a dark prison comedy from Netflix, racked up a dozen Emmy nominations each on Thursday in a challenge to stalwarts like "Breaking Bad" and "Modern Family."
Online streaming company Netflix Inc, the big disrupter of the Emmys last year, more than doubled its nominations for TV's highest honors to 31 this year. Its political thriller "House of Cards," which stars Kevin Spacey and Robin Wright, earned 13 nods for its second season.


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Apple's next iPhone, dubbed iPhone 5S or iPhone 6, could be available in three different screen sizes, with up to eight different colour options, an analyst has predicted.
Topeka Capital analyst Brian White wrote in a research report on Wednesday that "checks are pointing to more choices on the way with the next iPhone," including more colour options and screen sizes. "By providing customers with greater choices with the same high quality performance of the iPhone, we believe Apple has the potential to further expand its market share in the rapidly expanding smartphone world," he said.
White expects that the iPhone 6 will launch in May or June of this year, and will follow the iPod touch's example by introducing up to eight new colour options. The latest iPod touch is available in pink, yellow, blue, white and silver, and black and slate. "Also, the iPod family participates in the 'red' campaign with red-coloured iPods," he added.
White also predicts that the iPad will be available in multiple colours in the future.
"Our checks are also indicating that the next iPhone will offer customers more choice in terms of screen size," White continued. "Although Apple offers a 4in screen on the iPhone 5 and a 3.5in screen on the iPhone 4S and iPhone 4, the company has never offered multiple screen sizes for a single model."
"We believe this is about to change with the next iPhone offering different screen sizes that we believe will allow Apple to better bifurcate the market and expand its reach," wrote White. "This eventually opens up the possibility for a lower-priced iPhone (i.e., iPhone mini) with a smaller screen size that could allow Apple to further penetrate markets such as China and open up opportunities in India. At the same time, Apple could unveil a larger screen size compared to the recently updated 4in screen on the iPhone 5. Clearly, there are many smartphone models that are now larger than 4 inches and even some bigger than five inches on the market."
Other speculation has also pointed to an autumn launch for Apple's next iPhone, as the company is believed to be moving to a biannual product cycle.
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Elnapress 120
The Elnapress 120 offers all the pleasures of quick, professional quality ironing. It has the same ironing capacity as the bigger models all at a very attractive price.
With the elnapress 120, you really save time – up to 50% of the usual ironing time. The elnapress 120 allows you to sit down and iron your clothes comfortably at any table. The elnapress 120 can be easily stored in a cupboard. It's easy, quick and convenient.
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The Elna Press 120 is a dry ironing press with an instructional video, instruction book, pressing cushion and a manual spray bottle.
Use this Elna ironing press 120 and make ironing enjoyable. You can speed through your laundry while sitting down with the press on any table, so you really can take the back ache out of ironing. You don't have to learn new tricks either as the Elnapress is easy to use and the automatic pressure is fingertip light.
Elnapress 120 features:
- Ironing board: 11 layers of Finnish birch wood
- Heating shoe nonstick material
- Automatic pressure of 45 kg (100 lb)
- Electronic temperature indicator
- Control panel for temperature adjustment
- Electronic safety buzzer and electrical cut off after 10 seconds of inactivity in closed position
- Electronic safety buzzer and automatic cut off power if the elnapress isn't used for 15 minutes
- Integrated movable and fixed handle
- Locking mechanism for safe transport
- Spray Bottle
- Instructions Manual included
- Instructional DVD included
Lightweight and compact – stores away in closet or maybe on top of washer/dryer.
Easy to set up.
Board is free on both ends for pressing shaped items.
Low maintenance – clean heating shoe occasionally and replace ironing board covers and pads.
Sit down and press, legs are not tired from standing
Do not need to exert any personal pressure unlike a hand iron
Two Handles – both hands are occupied with pressing process so one hand does not accidentally remain on board when lowering heating shoe.
Steam is created when shoe comes in contact with water – water is not boiled within press.
Place on table or counter top – not a wobbly ironing board.
Large empty space behind unit, has enough clearance so when moving item forward, hands do not touch heating shoe.
Unit turns off if left down for more than 10 seconds and buzzer sounds.
Detachable cord.
Eleven layers of Finnish Birch will not warp or corrode when exposed to moisture and heat.
Heating shoe has no perforations or sharp edges.
Special rubber guards are on underside to prevent slipping of surface and will not mark surface.
Locking handles to carry press.
Energy efficiency:
Large heating shoe covers up to 5.5 times more area in a single pressing than a standard hand iron
Press turns itself off if not in use for more than 15 minutes
Personal energy – applies 45 kg (100 lbs) of pressure
1000 watts, equivalent to that of a regular hand iron
Saving money on Gas – cut down on trips to the dry cleaners


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Valerie Vigoda has co-written a new musical with her husband/collaborator Brendan Millburn, "Ernest Shackleton Loves Me." The musical opened in Seattle to rave reviews and is now playing in Boston at Emerson College.
"Ernest Shackleton Loves Me" is a quirky, fresh and completely original new musical and one of the most exciting things I've seen in musical theater in years. It's the whole package! Don't miss this one!" -Broadwayworld.com
Kosson Talent is now booking Valerie's newest creation, "JUST GETTING GOOD." PREVEW HERE


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Beppe Dallona's Les Sindicalistes, 8c+. Beppe did the FA back in 1995, tentatively giving it 8c+/9a, meaning it was, at the time, one of the hardest routes in the country. It has previously only been repeated by Cristian Brenna, in 2001, and Stefano Alippi, in 2003.Adam Ondra has often showed he isn't affraid to try old school test-pieces, even if they're not the most appealing. On a visit to Cornalba, Italy, he made the (as far as I know) 4th ascent of
Adam climbed the slightly overhanging route 2nd go and also put up an 8c+, Riti Tribali, as well as an unnamed 8c.
Photo: Beppe Dallona on 'Les Sindicalites', by G. M. Besana


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There are stories we tell kids in those special circumstances when the truth of the matter might be too complicated for them to handle. How many of you used to believe that a stork delivered babies? Of course, it sounds pretty silly now, but when we were little, the idea of a giant bird dropping off our baby brother sounded just as good as any. Once you grow up and have kids of your own, though, you have to decide what you're going to tell them when the questions start coming.
While we can choose what to teach our children at home, we don't have much control when it comes to what other kids tell them at school. It feels like every class has that one student whose parents told them everything way too soon, and they just can't wait to share their newly acquired knowledge with everyone else. This can lead to some pretty awkward conversations, as well as some pretty hilarious ones.
This teacher had no idea what to expect when one of her students announced that she would be telling the story of her brother's birth for show-and-tell. Luckily, this little girl still had a lot to learn, and what followed had her teacher in stitches. Erica either has the world's most creative parents or the world's biggest imagination - either way, we're glad we got to hear her take on birth. Keep scrolling to read the full story of this unforgettable moment:
I've been teaching now for about 15 years. I have two kids myself, but the best birth story I know is the one I saw in my own second-grade classroom a few years back.
Usually, show-and-tell is pretty tame. Kids bring in pet turtles, model airplanes, pictures of fish they catch, stuff like that. And I never, ever place any boundaries or limitations on them. If they want to lug it to school and talk about it, they're welcome.
Well, one day this little girl, Erica, a very bright, very outgoing kid, takes her turn and waddles up to the front of the class with a pillow stuffed under her sweater.
She holds up a snapshot of an infant. "This is Luke, my baby brother, and I'm going to tell you about his birthday. First, Mommy and Daddy made him as a symbol of their love, and then Daddy put a seed in my mother's stomach, and Luke grew in there. He ate for nine months through an umbrella cord." She's standing there with her hands on the pillow, and I'm trying not to laugh and wishing I had a video camera rolling. The kids are watching her in amazement.
"Then, about two Saturdays ago, my mother starts going, 'Oh, oh, oh!'" Erica puts a hand behind her back and groans. "She walked around the house for like an hour, 'Oh, oh, oh!'" Now this kid is doing this hysterical duck walk, holding her back and groaning.
"My father called the middle wife. She delivers babies, but she doesn't have a sign on the car like the Domino's man. They got my mother to lay down in bed like this." Erica lies down with her back against the wall. "And then, pop! My mother had this bag of water she kept in there in case he got thirsty, and it just blew up and spilled all over the bed, like psshhheew!"
The kid has her legs spread and, with her little hands, is miming water flowing away. It was too much!
"Then the middle wife starts going, 'Push, push, and breathe, breathe.' They start counting, but they never even got past 10. Then, all of a sudden, out comes my brother. He was covered in yucky stuff they said was from the play-center, so there must be a lot of stuff inside there."
Then, Erica stood up, took a big theatrical bow, and returned to her seat. I'm sure I applauded the loudest. Ever since then, if it's show-and-tell day, I bring my camcorder – just in case another Erica comes along.
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Being able to serve your punishment for a criminal act through probation is a vote of confidence by the court in your ability to rehabilitate and become a productive member of society. This is a preferable punishment to the much less attractive alternative of going to jail. Considering probation is handed down to those who the state feels can function normally in society, there is also an opportunity to apply for an early termination of an individual's probation if they have been successfully completing the requirement of probation for a certain period of time.
This process of terminating probation is common for those whose good behavior has been shown through their ability to stay in line while outside of a prison. If you are currently on probation and would like to see if you are eligible for early termination, it is important to first speak with a criminal defense attorney who can effectively guide you through the process.
A qualified and capable attorney can help you prepare for the procedure while also putting you in the most favorable light possible, in order to give you a greater chance at receiving approval to reintegrate as a free member of society.
The attorneys at The Law Offices of Germain & McCarthy, LLC are well versed and experienced in working with clients who are seeking an early termination of their probation in Florida. This previous experience, along with a commitment to making certain your rights are protected, will ensure that you are taken care of and given every opportunity to argue your case and prove to the judge that you are ready to move on with your life.
To schedule a free consultation to speak with the legal team about the possibility of you being able to terminate your probation early, call (321) 253-3447 or send an online message today.
The attorneys at The Law Offices of Germain & McCarthy, LLC proudly represent individuals throughout Eastern and Central Florida, including the cities of Melbourne, Winter Park, Orlando, Vero Beach, Indian River Shores, Deltona, Maitland, Merritt Island and many others.
If the probation is performed satisfactorily and the probationer has not been found in violation of any of the terms or conductions related to the supervision and has met all financial sanctions imposed by the court, then the Department of Corrections may recommend early termination of probation to the court at any time before the scheduled termination date.
Although anyone can be eligible to file for an early termination of their probation, the judge is not required to grant the request. There are certain factors that will increase your chances of a judge agreeing to terminate your probation early.
According to Florida Statutes §984.04, these factors include:
A person who meets the above eligibility requirements and who would like to pursue an early probation release must file a Motion to Terminate Probation Early. This motion can also be filed by the attorney on behalf of the individual currently under probation. The Motion to Terminate Probation Early includes the probation's name, case number, division in which the offense was sentenced, and an attached Proposed Order. If the request is granted, the judge will sign the attached order.
The Motion to Terminate Probation Early is filed with the Brevard County Clerk's Office or the clerk's office for the county in which the offense was sentenced. A copy is sent to the Florida state attorney's office and the probation officer of the offender.
Probationers can forgo much of the paperwork if the decide to work with an experienced Florida probation attorney due to the many requirements of the often complex process. An attorney can ensure that the paperwork is accurate, filed properly, and served to the designated people. Additionally, the attorney will work towards obtaining a hearing and gaining a favorable recommendation from the probation officer.
Florida Department of Corrections - Office of Community Corrections – The Florida Department of Corrections (DC) is tasked with running the third largest prison system in the U.S. The Department of Corrections is dedicated to protecting public safety, providing rehabilitation for offenders, supervising probation, and assisting with the reentry of offenders into society. The Orlando Probation office is located at:Orlando Metro Probation Office
Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) – The FDLE is a Florida governmental agency that promotes the public safety of citizens by preventing and investigating criminal offenses. This site offers information on various topics, such as FAQ's, sexual offender databases, criminal history records, stolen property and career offenders.
Florida Statues – Probation and Community Control – Chapter 948 of the Florida Statutes defines probation and community control, describes possible terms of probation and provides possible penalties for violating the terms of probation.
For those on probation, it only seems like you are a free citizen. The requirements a strict and you do not have the ability to make your own decisions. If you have been on probation and feel as though you are ready to terminate the process in order to become a productive member of society, then you can apply to do so. This is a complicated process, and you will be best served by working with a criminal defense attorney who can effectively navigate you through this legal procedure in a timely manner.
The attorneys at The Law Offices of Germain & McCarthy, LLC are prepared to begin working to get you off of probation and back to living your life. Call (321) 253-3447 or send an online message to discuss your probation eligibility with the legal team at The Law Offices of Germain & McCarthy, LLC in the form of a free and confidential consultation. The firm proudly represents individuals in Brevard County, Orange County, Volusia County, Seminole County, Indian River County and Osceola County.


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One New Year holiday some many moons ago, I walked up and down a temple and shrine decorated mountain in Miyajima, Japan lighting candles, making offerings, and collecting Omamori (small brocade bag style amulets that may contain a prayer, religious inscription of invocation) to bless the new year. I recall the last temple I visited where I inscribed on a big white candle, all of my wishes and aspirations for that year. The list was long. Mega. A very long and beautiful story short, I had trouble lighting my candle - a sign to the Gods that my prayers may not be honored. My the grace of a kind man (he jumped in on my third try and shielded the flame from the brisk wind) and his family (they were praying as hard as I was), my candle burned bright on the mountain and for those 12 months. My take-away, my ask(s) were big and I would likely need help, a community of like-minded and supportive people to mentor, protect and cheer me on.
Whenever I think of new year's resolutions and other missions seemingly impossible, I reflect back on that Japanese mountain. This month, as we hit the quarter mark of 2017, let's think about where we are with regard to goals we've set for ourselves and family, specifically concerning our money and finances. Did you set out at 2017 with the mission to change your spending habits, alter or expand your money mindset, revamp a savings plan or invest in products and services that are conscious and have positive social impact? I've invited our money expert, Michelle Hutchison of finder.com to speak specifically to the emotional cost of debt. Remember, hit reset, ask big and surround yourself with people with honor your flame.
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Produce a real-time net-pay calculation in order to reduce the time required for planning and sending completion equipment offshore in development wells.
Solve a crucial issue in well direction and path, where a fault area lies close to the path of the well.
Reduce the time required for determining a casing point by correlating the current drilled well with offset wells.
Create a bespoke solution to keep your well information secure, organised and easy to access.
Utilise large amounts of valuable geological information typically confined to paper logs for correlation and modelling of current or future campaigns.
Replace hand drawn paper core logs with digital logs using GEO. Use touch screen devices to shape grain size and texture profiles and have all your geological information in digital format.
Produce a log format specifically to display, interpret and analyse specific tools or datasets acquired during drilling of a shale gas well.
Contribute to your drilling operation from any location and device by viewing drilling, subsurface, and geological data as well as up to date reports and documents.
OK so it's not real-time geology, but a very simple solution to delivering geological information into real-time displays. How about geologically referenced real-time LWD data for your next well?


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Join Rick Schmunk for an in-depth discussion in this video Using the exercise files, part of Learning Ableton Analog.
- If you have access to the exercise files used throughout this title, they are organized in folders for each chapter. Within each chapter, there's a live project for most of the videos. Inside the Live Project folder, you'll find and Ableton Live Set. Also, there's a Live Set called "Finished Presets" that includes the completed sounds from chapter two for your reference. You can open an Ableton Live Set by double clicking on it. If you don't have access to the exercise files, you can follow along from scratch with your own assets.
Now let's get started with Up and Running with Ableton Analog.
- Creating a default preset
- Creating richer sounds with oscillator tuning
- Using filters to sculpt sounds
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Memorial Park is 141 acres of designated land within the city limits of Granite Falls. It serves as the largest and second oldest park in the city and features many natural and recreational opportunities. The park offers camping for both tents and RVs, picnic areas, playground equipment, as well as a large shelter primarily made of granite that can be rented for gatherings or celebrations.
Natural resources within the park include access to the Minnesota River, geological granite outcroppings, and numerous native species of trees and brush making the park a destination for citizens and visitors to explore and enjoy. A ecologist who visited the park remarked that the diversity of plants in Memorial Park is incredibly rare for Minnesota and even called it a "mini National Park".
Memorial Park is one of the most extensively-developed and well-preserved Rustic Style parks in southwestern Minnesota. The park provides excellent examples of the compatible between man-made construction and nature.
Recently, the park has been designated as a State Park of Regional Significance and is in the process of developing a master plan to fully utilize it's outstanding natural resources (you may view the plan here).


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The back room of the Ibiza nightclub was thick with ammonia and stale booze, two smells that were unfamiliar to me.
At 16, I was also unaware of the debaucherous nature of Ibiza, knowledge that would come years later, with maturity and experience. As a muted bass line crept in from the room next door, I stood in a group of 64 other girls aged 14 to 21, model hopefuls from around the world, and I looked down at the outfit dangling from my fingers: black spandex boy shorts and a white bathing suit, thong-cut with a front V that dipped down past the navel and straps barely wide enough to cover, well, anything.
From atop an apple box, the producer explained what would happen.
"Don't worry," she said, "the dance floor had been cleared." We would only have to be out there for a few minutes so video footage of us dancing could be shot. The words I remember most: "If you don't wear it, you won't win."
So, with much hesitation, I changed into the least amount of clothing I had ever worn in public (without being provided a changing space, as club employees strolled past with excuses in the form of mops and buckets or bags of ice) and I did what I was told.
Of course I wanted to win. Every girl there did. Winning meant a modeling contract of $150,000, an infinite sum for a teenager. Winning meant an escape from my life: a suburban existence that lead nowhere but university, job, marriage, and my own suburban existence.
It all happened so fast. Just two months earlier, I had been "discovered" by a New York scout from one of the world's largest agencies. Then, I won a spot in the agency's annual international contest, that year held in Spain, where I ended up placing in the top 15, winning a two-year, $50,000 contract. It's strange how winning something can make you feel as if you should be appreciative.
I returned home to my last year of high school, though agency representatives tried to convince my parents that I needed to be in New York immediately to fulfill my contract. Fortunately, my parents stood firm and refused.
One month after graduation, at 17, I moved to New York. My stuffed animal collection stayed behind.
The new face of Christian Dior is 14 years old. It's difficult for me not to consider this in the context of my own life, my own trajectory in modeling, a job that I held for almost two decades. I admit, I never got a contract for $265,000, but, like Sofia Mechetner, the first show I ever walked in was Christian Dior. Spring/Summer 1995. When I was 16, two months after the contest in Spain.
I remember the fitting for that show, backstage in a hidden room inside the Carousel du Louvre. My first time in Paris, my first fashion show, I was in awe of it all.
I remember standing in front of a group of people, all adults, all strangers: the designer and his entourage. I wore a black and white hound's-tooth mini skirt with a matching bustier in a stiff leather, its cups molded to fit a more womanly figure than my pre-pubescent frame.
I remember that without saying a word—maybe because he knew little English and I knew no Italian, maybe because he didn't even know my name—the designer stepped toward me with a furrowed brow and ripped the top off of me.
Then, with his bare paws, he attempted to readjust my practically nonexistent breasts into something that might fill the bustier. I stiffened under his touch and held back tears like I did at piano lessons whenever my teacher admonished me for not practicing enough.
Realizing that nothing would work, the designer pushed the piece in my direction with an audible exhale and walked away, leaving me standing there clutching the top against my unclothed torso.
It took me years to understand that in this situation, the designer did not see me as a person, as a breathing, living entity, but merely a vehicle for showcasing his clothing, his creations.
Despite my innocence, I did, however, understand that if I were to continue modeling I needed to become less sensitive about my body, and over time, over the course of my career, I was able to create a detachment between myself and my own body. It was the only way to cope.
Let's go back to Ibiza. The dance floor had been cleared, but that meant that clubgoers were simply pushed to the sides where, now sweaty and leering, they surrounded the dance floor and hung over balconies. The contestants were herded to the center of the room, the music turned up, and, on cue, we started dancing.
What happened next had not been explained: large cannons near the ceiling started spewing huge clouds of white foam. It smelled bad and stung when it got in your eyes, which it did because it rose quickly.
Turns out the clubgoers were allowed on the dance floor after all, and it didn't take long for some girls to get groped. The episode ended when a security guard rescued me and guided me in his arms, like a chick under its mother's wing, back into the relative safety of the back room, where many girls were already in tears.
It's easy to say, hypothetically: "I'd do that for $265,000. Or $150,000. Or $50,000." But when you find yourself in the position, it's different. Where do you draw the line for what you would do? What if your job depends on it? What if your family's well-being were also at stake?
Dior's new face, Sofia Mechetner, is now the earner in her family (her single mother previously worked three jobs). What will she do, or be asked to do, to not have this taken away from her? And, being so young, who will she turn to for guidance?
It's easy not to humanize models, to imagine them having no thoughts and feelings. They are a rare species; most people don't know a model. Models exist either as inanimate—flattened on the pages of a magazine, or supersized, looking down from billboards, or voiceless as they glide down a runway.
And I get it, modeling and fashion are all about untouchable illusion. No one wants that glossy image shattered. Certainly no one wants to hear complaints from those whose lives are envied. But, what if the girl in question is your daughter? What then?
Using teenage models to hawk adult products is detrimental to all involved. For the viewer, it presents a warped idea of what womanly beauty and sexuality should look like.
And what about the models themselves? How does modeling at such a young age stunt or alter one's psychological development? Before I had even kissed a boy, I was using my face, my body, and its sexuality—wholly lost on me at the time—to sell things. The irony, too, lost on me: that I was using sex to sell before I had even had sex.
How could my parents have allowed me to continue to model? Because they didn't know what was going on. I didn't tell them. Anything. A teenage daughter lying to her parents is nothing new.
My parents trusted me, trusted that they had raised a girl with a good head on her shoulders. They trusted the agency. The few conversations that did take place before my departure with anyone from the agency were only to assure my parents that I would be taken care of. I wasn't.
The only girl I remember who traveled with her mother was 15, from Canada, and still found a way to smoke weed on the rooftop of the chaperoned model apartment on a Saturday afternoon.
I knew that if I said anything, my parents would prevent me from seeing where this new and potentially exciting life could take me. So, I perpetuated the stereotype of glamour and only years later would I allow myself to realize the damage that withholding the truth—from others and from myself—had done to my psyche and my sanity.
In allowing this to happen, am I the one to blame? Maybe. But at 17, I was ill-equipped and utterly incapable of making these decisions on my own. Especially in this adult world into which I had been dropped. Especially when those in positions of power—bookers, agents, clients, photographers—all always behaved as if nothing were wrong, and elite clubs have means of keeping their practices private.
How could I have kept modeling for as long as I did? The simple answer: Because I could; because at six feet, 125 pounds, with strong and symmetrical facial features (all of which I inherited), I look like a model. Because I didn't know what else to do, I didn't know there anything else I could do (no one in the industry cares to help a girl figure out her next step), and it was all I had known since the age of 16.
Because I made a decent living without having to work too many hours. Because I did get to see parts of the world and meet people (both good and bad) that I wouldn't have gotten to otherwise. Because there was always the chance that a million-dollar contract could land in my lap at any moment, and the prospect of money has a way of transforming even the most levelheaded into starry-eyed dreamers.
I'm sure my parents, too, hoped that modeling could make me rich and famous. What parents don't want to dream big for their children? Maybe, however, where teenagers are concerned, modeling is just the wrong dream to have.
Maybe it would have been better if we had waited until I was older, until I had a better sense of myself and my body—before handing it over to the whims of others. Maybe it's best to leave this very grown-up profession to those who have fully grown up.


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About The School
NGHS Student Handbook
Being Updated
New Goals + Higher Standards = Productive Citizens North Greene High School "a new tradition of excellence."
School phone numbers:
School Colors
The school colors are forest green and grey.
School Mascot
The school mascot is the Siberian Husky. Information about the breed may be found at the following sites:
Coat of Arms
was designed when the school first opened in 1963. The star represents the high ideals of North Greene students. The iron and scissors represent Andrew Johnson whose homeplace and tailor shop are located in Greeneville. The coonskin cap represents Davy Crockett whose birthplace is Greene County and whose home still stands on the banks of Limestone Creek. Our American heritage is represented by the eagle. The diploma represents the last lap of the high school journey - graduation. The lamp of knowledge which sits atop the coat of arms symbolizes the commitment the faculty and students have to education and learning.
Alma Mater
Through hill and dale, oh beautiful the way That brings you to the school we love today. Near mountains high that watched throughout the past, By pastures green so glorious to view. Hail to North Greene, my alma mater hail. Where friendships grow and loyalties will last.
From far and near come students to her halls, They join their hands in friendship here to stay. To learn and grow and laugh along the way, A search for truth and learning is held high. We love North Greene, our alma mater great. Where hopes are born and change to dreams come true.
School Newspaper
The school newspaper is the K-9 Kapers.
School Yearbook
The school yearbook is the Husky.
The Schools that Serve North Greene
The school is served by three feeder schools: Baileyton Elementary, Ottway Elementary, and West Pines Elementary.
History of North Greene
Late in the school year of 1961-62, the members of the Board of Education who represented the Baileyton and Ottway High Schools and the superintendent met with patrons of both schools in a series of community meetings to discuss the possibility of consolidation. All patrons seemed to favor the new school, but there was disagreement as to its location. A spot chart showing the residences of students in the area was prepared for a committee of state officials who decided upon the site.
When school began in the fall of 1962, North Greene High School was still far from completion. Students from both schools attended classes at the Baileyton school building in very crowded circumstances for several weeks. The move to the consolidated building was made on December 7, 1962, one week before Christmas holidays.
Since the move, there has been a steady growth in the school. In December, 1963, the highlight of our history, acceptance into the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, was realized. In the years since accreditation by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, the school has been fortunate in having faculty and staff of the highest caliber who are well-trained and dedicated, and it has continued to expand its curriculum. Through the years, North Greene graduates have distinguished themselves in many fields of endeavor becoming doctors, lawyers, college professors, businessmen and women, teachers, military officers, police officers, secretaries, bankers, engineers, architects, and radiologists, to name just a few.
Greene County Schools is committed to providing a website that is accessible to the widest possible audience, regardless of technology or ability. This website endeavors to comply with best practices and standards defined by Section 508 of the U.S. Rehabilitation Act. If you would like additional assistance or have accessibility concerns, please contact Rebecca Leifert at 423-798-2621. We are always striving to improve the accessibility standards of our website.
Copyright © 2018 North Greene High School


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Get ahead of the game with these gifts for dads of all types
It's time to whip out your woollen throws and blankets, ready for winter. After a season of being stowed away, they'll likely need a freshen up to remove that musty storage smell and could really use a wash — but the dilemma? You can't exactly throw them in the washing machine without serious repercussions. Here's what to do.
SHOP: Kip and Co baby blanket, $149 and Diptyque linen spray, $94


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The Qantas A380 - Now On Sale
380 Round-Trip Economy Seats at $380 from Los Angeles to Sydney and Melbourne
LOS ANGELES - June 16, 2008
Seats on Qantas' new flagship, the Airbus A380, went on sale today, ahead of the airline's first A380 flight between Los Angeles and Melbourne on October 20, 2008.
Qantas Senior Executive Vice President, The Americas and Pacific, Mr. Wally R. Mariani, said the A380 would operate on selected flights from Los Angeles to Melbourne and Sydney, and would be progressively introduced on selected flights from Sydney to Singapore and London from early 2009.
"The first Qantas A380 will operate two round-trip services each week between Los Angeles and Australia - one to Melbourne, starting on October 20 and one to Sydney, starting on October 24, 2008," Mr. Mariani said. "As the commencement of A380 services represents such an important milestone in the history of Qantas' international operations, including here at our Los Angeles launch gateway, we are offering a limited number of very special A380 fares," he added.
From Los Angeles to Sydney and Melbourne, 380 Economy seats on the new A380 aircraft are on sale for just $380 round-trip per person. This is a 48-hour fare sale for purchase and ticketing on June 16-17, 2008 or until sold out. Tickets are valid for travel departing November 2 to December 8, 2008 on A380 flights only. Fares are valid to Sydney on QF 12 and returning on QF 11 (Wednesday, Friday, Sunday), and to Melbourne on QF 94 (Monday and Wednesday), returning on QF 93. Other restrictions apply.
With the introduction of a second A380 aircraft in November, Qantas will operate a total of five A380 flights per week between Los Angeles and Australia: two round-trip flights to Melbourne and three flights to Sydney.
"All four classes of the A380 will offer passengers greater levels of space and comfort, as well as state-of-the-art interiors designed by Qantas Creative Director Marc Newson," Mr. Mariani said.
The Qantas A380 will be configured with 450 seats - 14 individual First Suites, 72 in Business, 32 in Premium Economy cabin and 332 in Economy.
Qantas A380 features will include:
- completely redesigned First cabin, offering customers privacy and luxury in their own First Suite;
- fully-flat next generation Skybed and separate, dedicated lounge area in Business;
- the airline's Premium Economy cabin, with extra wide Recaro seats;
- new ergonomically designed Recaro seats and self-service refreshment bars in Economy; and
- on demand entertainment system with over 1000 entertainment options and onboard connectivity.
"The A380 will also offer significant improvements in terms of environmental performance, including reduced fuel consumption and emissions, greater efficiency and less noise," Mr. Mariani said.
Mr. Mariani said that while the A380 would provide customers with an all-new inflight experience, lead in fares would initially be the same as those currently offered on comparable Qantas B747 services, however the airline's state-of-the-art new First Suite would be priced at a premium.
About Qantas Airways
Qantas currently operates six B747-400 aircraft offering Premium Economy, with 18 aircraft expected to be in operation by the end of the year. All Qantas A380s will also include a Premium Economy cabin. Qantas Airways is a global air carrier with more than 200 aircraft offering service to 140 estinations in 37 countries. Founded in 1920, Qantas Airways celebrates 54 years of continuous flying between North America and Australia. Offering more non-stop flights to Australia and New Zealand than any other carrier, Qantas provides convenient connections from its gateways in New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco and Honolulu. For more information about Qantas Airways, visit qantas.com.
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