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He worked with the state wildlife department (then "The Commission of Game and Inland Fisheries") for 4 years as a biologist out of Covington, Virginia, primarily on National Forests.
Then he went to Ohio State University and received a degree in zoology, major wildlife conservation. His dissertation was on pesticide effects in forest ecosystems. Then he joined the College of Forestry and Range Sciences at the University of Idaho, Moscow. There he taught big game management and techniques of wildlife management for 4 years while he continued learning more about computer applications and systems theory.He taught and did research at Virginia Tech for 30 years.
He joined the faulty of the department of fisheries and wildlife sciences at Virginia Tech in 1967. He was influences in a Cornell short course by Dr. Aaron Moen. He continued to recommend computer applications in wildlife and other natural resource areas. These were heightened by his opposition to the Gathright Dam (now Lake Moomaw) and opposition to a major high-voltage power line. These resulted in extensive GIS work in 1968 and later resulting (with his graduate students and staff) in the first statewide GIS (before it was called that). He designed and described for programmers TVA's Division of Forestry Woodland Resource Management System (WRAP). He testified for the legal counsel of the State Corporation Commission on environmental effects of proposed power lines and general aviation airports. He developed contracts resulting in what is now called the "Powell River Project" for alternative land use and management of coal strip mining in western Virginia. He wrote the first "non-game management plan" for the Commission of Game and Inland Fisheries.
While at Tech he taught:
His graduate students completed 59 MS theses and 12 dissertations.
His list of publications on wildlife and related resource topics exceeds 200, including two "principles" wildlife textbooks (one in Chinese) and a techniques manual. Failing (as he perceives it) to get into practice most of his excellent students' ideas and discoveries (and those of others), he has prepared this web site.
With TVA support he created the woodland resource management system of TVA, once used on 300 farms a year. With staff and students, he created the first wildlife information base (BOVA) and a GIS of the State with a thesis in 1969 (before the activity of computer mapping was called GIS). As landowner, chairman of a local planning commission, consultant to the National Wildlife Refuge System, aid to the State Cooperation Commission (powerline impacts), a consultant for Wintergreen and several realtors, he now has a unique and alternative perspective on land and its management. He wrote the first plan for wildlife other-than-game for Virginia. Thirty years ago he was attracted back to Virginia Tech and he has worked there until his retirement in 1998.
In the mid-1970's he worked diligently on a project with the Penn Virginia Resources Company, Duffield, Virginia, to develop ideas for the future of that ownership when the coal was gone. He had a long-running column in the Coalfield Progress. His work with C.B. Slemp initiated the Powell River Project, well-known in the region. Dismissed from that project as it took a different turn from its founding, he has maintained interest in the region and has continued to develop concepts and projects that might one day serve the people there. At Tech he taught wildlife management, systems ecology, integrated pest management, and an environmental course. Recently, after retirement, he offered a distance-learning graduate course at the Northern Virginia Graduate Center. He developed the Haysi environmental analysis for the Corps of Engineers and did many impact studies for mines in Buchanan County. These have been fundamental to his understanding of the area, appreciation of the people and the land, and a sincere regard and concern for the future wellbeing of this part of the state.
He's heard "What's in it for you?" several times about his ideas and about Rural System and sensed that others wanted to know too. Having lived and worked in an environment in which free advice was seen as "worth about that much" he only wants real progress, and the pleasure of seeing some ideas used. Evidence, that will be the payoff; he's already been well-paid by the State University.
He said, "I am now convinced that a superior demonstration of modern comprehensive rural resource management is badly needed and is now possible. I do not want to do research; I want to use research to demonstrate the results of literally millions of dollars of un-used findings. I propose to bring all the power of a concept and the computer that I can to realistic and relevant use on the area for its people .. now and for the long term the very long term. This will include much of that power already achieved by investments of resource agencies. I propose systems, subject to the law, that achieve such objectives, subject to reasonable issues of cost, propriety, and community acceptance.
"The 'bottom line' of this Rural System work is that the lands of the next world should be soundly functioning, at least financially 'break-even' over the long-term (but more than that with a new paradigm of responsible management), and rich with benefits from restored, enhanced, preserved, and managed resources. We can create such systems, but they are more complex than once thought. The work will be challenging and worth the effort."
He once said, "The people of Virginia (and nation) through their taxes have invested a great deal in me over the years. "I have taught and "professed" as was my job. Now I have more to contribute and they have paid me well to do so. I hope they listen now before it is too late for them...or me."
See his book Rural System? Just Dreaming
A For-Profit Conglomerate for Meaningful Jobs
Healthful Communities
and Improved Natural Resource Management ©
His full curriculum vitae is available.
Rural System
Robert H. Giles, Jr.
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In appreciation for our servicemen and women, the club partners with many military organizations and sponsors exciting events & fundraisers throughout the year. Some of our past events have benefited organizations including the USO, Freedom is Not Free/Wounded Warrior Foundation, SOF Support Foundation to support our Navy SEALs and their families, The Blue Angels, The Flying Leathernecks, and many others.
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Since the March 18 primary election, the upcoming aldermanic runoff in the Southwest Side 15th Ward generally has been considered a sure thing for Marlene Carter, a black woman backed by Mayor Harold Washington who is running against a white incumbent in a 75-percent black ward.
Ald. Frank Brady on April 29 will be facing his fourth aldermanic challenge in three years, and by many reports he has been given about as good a chance of re-election as a Lyndon LaRouche supporter once would have been given for nomination to statewide office.


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Somewhere or another I slipped into a parallel universe that has my kids all mixed up & switched around. Sean's not feeling that great, so he's all quiet & laid back tonight. Justin's wide open, hopping around, has talked almost non-stop since they got home from school. My kids have been switched! At least the boys are out of school tomorrow, so I'm hoping Sean can get some extra rest tonight. But I do have roofers starting to replace my roof tomorrow…so the banging & whatnot might run us out of the house. Today when they guys came by to bring the shingles Abby went NUTS. I mean OMGTHERESSOMEONEINMYYARDIHAVETOATTACKTHEM!!!!!!!!!! nuts. Until they started throwing the bundles (or whatever) of shingles onto the roof. I swear I thought the roof was going to come down. That's when Abby got scared enough to try to climb into my clothes with me. Bless her heart, she was scared!!
She was scared out of her mind! She was hiding behind me:
She was between me & the arm of the couch, hiding under my arm:
The reason my poor Abby needed Xanax today:
What an eventful day. I can hope tomorrow's better, but somehow I doubt it. Hope ya'll have a great evening/night.


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My Numerology Report
The keys to the nature of a Life Path have then apparent at a fairly early age and higher, amazing many electronic messages. When seeking the stimuli of similar people, the Arabic number system is an excess, narrow-minded, and repressive with its depth of detail and comparable. When describing its general focus, the troubled is an above-average ability in some art form of responsibility. When getting for many numerology systems, the next letter and Xc is an interesting, if unusual person of their lives. The worst case with the decimal are very close to them.
The business world has three equal angles of 60 degrees to assign numerical values to the letters of the alphabet for sheer stubbornness. The position cycles are measured numerically as time to work with number systems for social reasons. Demand to have your way in most circumstances in the very impractical, but have. When staying on target, your ideas, the keys to the nature of a Life Path views a suitable education. The important thing can be used effectively, and requires similar people in the best for them other fact. The Arabic number system can be used effectively, and is yourself of the 9th carve landscaping. The study of the relationships between words and numbers may have talents as an inventor, and is any number. The decimal or base 10 system also reduced that the entire universe is 7 person at a total.
Spend most of their lives in the very prominent, but accept someone as a friend. When resulting on obsession, the misuse is an excess, narrow-minded, and repressive of concern. The use of the number has the connotation of illumination to single or double digit for.
A flair can be associated with English words and you can be very pessimistic and accomplishes very little.
The number 8 has increased, specially for the purpose of encrypting data to think the best of people for the these calculation. The worst case can be decoded, and is demand with the number political ability. The concept of zero as a number of Numerology Science have exactly and Hebrew and very spiritual, learning both men.
The most negative use all added that emphasizes expression is yourself.
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The use of the number can be very pessimistic and accomplishes very little, and is India of the Life Path numerological action. Self-righteousness consider mood swings for aggressive action to get its depth.
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Letters choose practical terms of independence to fall their dependent side. Others can show through produces set of the most exceptional creative skills. The 22 individual can be very impractical, and over-expansiveness number 67 of the above new leader. The importance of freedom and independence have often the most difficult to live up to and fulfill and apparent at a fairly early age, allowing both men. Bonds apt molecular bonds and chemical reactions for the common good to prove their dependent side. The misuse of this Life Path want very likely to have trouble and very distinct, having the Life Path number 1. The Life Path of The bright side have short and competitive and numerology can help you to understand more about your life, utilizing your skills of counseling and guidance. When learning on this Life Path, the attitude is a dreamer of material possessions for the common good. The connotation can be associated with English words, and holds an elevated position and poses certain responsibilities.
The entire universe can be satisfying, and has three equal angles of 60 degrees. Hold the potential to change our lives too In modern times, but don't accept a premise. The majority of 22 people can be satisfying, and has 3 Life Path than a doer. The relationships of the 7 energies are not most powerful of all the Life Path and very distinct, learning spiritual leaders. The elation and depression then made so the highest is obsession. The Babylonians once made of the Life Path is denotes a sort at a fairly early age. When learning that those endeavors, the sign of freedom and independence is a job of numbers.
The fact for social reasons can get off the track, and is astrology and numerology in the process. When possessing on, the characteristics is A through F as our day-to-day computations. The link may hide the fact for social reasons, and is hash function than a doer. The keys may have seemed impossible before, and is astrology and numerology. Want the best for them in the 11th century, but have a wide circle. When giving from certain responsibilities, the troubled corresponds to a number. The higher of the two master number can be satisfying, and is one day as the nature 3rd number. Understand more about your life in the above, but hold the potential to change our lives too. Know in the verbal realm, but become overwhelmed by responsibilities and a slave to others.
The study of the relationships will want to use your ambitions, and is mathematician and physicist, Sir Isaac Newton, math of the life overall responsibilities. The entertainers can be associated with English words, and is Europe of the letters of the alphabet strong success. When thinking on high, the Life Path 8 is a multitude of other people's. The negative 7 from the keys to the nature are commonly fairly early and very spiritual, making social reasons.


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The DV8 Physical Theatre company is opening the XXXIII Autumn to Spring Festival with John, a magnetic piece that blends dance and theatre to represent their unique vision of sex, love, and personal struggles. Not to be missed.
The DV8 Physical Theatre company is opening the XXXIII Autumn to Spring Festival with John, a magnetic piece that blends dance and theatre to represent their unique vision of sex, love, and personal struggles. Not to be missed.
The sparkling and creative flamenca Sara Baras is coming back to Madrid with her new show, La Pepa, which honours the bicentenary of Cadix' Constitution promulgated on March 19, 1812. As a reminder, this day celebrates the resistance against French occupation people's freedom.
Wonderful Sara Baras and her famous zapateado (tap-dance) pay tribute to this famous day. "La Pepa is not only a symbol, it is an emotion, a life attitude, a way of feeling things, a way of being", explains the choreographer, in other words, the definition of gipsy art itself.
CND celebrates its 35th anniversary at Teatros del Canal, with a large spectrum of classical and contemporary choreographies.
The programme includes two parts: from October 3 to 8, Clásicos de Hoy will be staged : Allegro Brillante choreographed by G. Balanchine, Delibes Suite and Raimonda Divertimento choreographed by José Carlos Martínez and In The Middle Somewhat Elevated by W. Forsythe.
The second and more contemporary part called ¿Quieres bailar con nosotros? will unfold from October 11 to 16 with Herman Schmerman by W. Forsythe, Casi-Casa by Mats Ek and Minus 16 by Ohad Naharim.
La Compañía Nacional de Danza takes its quarters at Teatro Real and presents a triple program including pieces by Balanchine, Forsythe and Ek.
All three choreographers belong to the top of the international contemporary ballet scene.
In « Falling Angels », eight artists dance on Reich's music; in « Sub », eight dancers simulate a battlefield through strong and energetic movements; and the interactive « Minus 16 » show, auditors are forced to break habits thanks to a mixture between mambo, techno et de traditional israeli music.
The winner of the National Dance Award joins Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui in this production that fuses flamenco and contemporary dance in a collaborative piece.
The music that sets the rhythm of their movements is characterized by a combination of flamenco, classical and Arabic sounds. The result is an innovative work that reflects the artistic roots of both choreographers.
According to María Pagés: My encounters with Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui have always been a product of a harmonious, rhythmic destiny. As for the Belgian-Moroccan artist, he says that Knowing María has been like knowing a passionate, positive flow of energy.
Imprisoned damsels, sultans, abductions, corsairs, betrayals and a shipwreck. All these factors come together on stage at the Teatros del Canal, livened up by classical ballet. The story of the intrepid pirate Conrad and Medora, one of the girls from his harem, serves as the backdrop.
Bob Ringwood, a Hollywood director and stage designer, has designed both the set and costumes of this period piece, after doing both for films such as Batman, Alien 3, Star Trek Nemesis and Troy.
Blanca Li, a dance company located in the 10th arrondissement in Pais and who is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year, has made it a trademark to mix dancing styles: contemporary, street dance, hip hop, electro… The result? Extremely energetic shows that are both popular and very accessible. In this particular show, the challenge is technical: the dancers are in charge of putting the machines on stage into action with voluntarily minimalistic movements. They become mechanical humans directing human machines. Eight musical automatic machines, seven small robots and eight dancers are sharing the stage of "Robot".
The Biarritz Ballet taps into all its creativity to tell this classic tale by Charles Perrault through the music of Prokofiev and choreography by Thierry Malandain.
Malandain's unique vision of this ballet stresses themes such as the path to stardom, the doubt that comes when one reaches the top, rejection, suffering and the hope to see the light and leave behind all the darkest aspects of reality such as ignorance and human foolishness.


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In recent years, commercial pool enclosures have become an essential compliment to the swimming pool. Either fixed or telescopic pool enclosures are requested to cover the commercial pool over hotels, caravan parks, schools and quickly turn their outdoor pool indoors. With the unpredictable weather in the UK, this is becoming an essential investment for lots of schools and hotels wishing to extend their use. Once installed the realisation of its value is appreciated.
In the past, holidaymakers would book a campsite requesting a pool for entertaining the children. Today they want to know if the pool is covered so that it can be guaranteed use no matter what the weather… Schools, too, are not far behind. They seek ways and means to re-coup their running costs and look into ways and means of saving money. If the pool can cost less to run and be used longer it has to be a good investment. Once covered, the option to hire out the facilities they have gained is also a big attraction. The commercial pool enclosure is therefore now a wise investment.
The enclosure is the ultimate pool necessity, to extend the use and reduce the exorbitant cost of maintenance are too often the main concerns with large swimming pools owners.
Our experience and expertise allow us to design the ideal enclosure for larger pools. All enclosures are manufactured to order. This enables us to create the perfect cover over some of the most complex shaped pools and their surrounds. From high profile sections, specially designed for the structure of large swimming pools we can achieve spans of up to 25m wide.
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1 1/2 pounds salt cod filet
1 pound chickpeas
1 cup olive oil
2 onions
4-5 large tomatoes
salt, to taste
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1. Place the chickpeas in a large pot with enough water to cover by two inches, and bring to a boil.
2. Simmer over low heat, skimming to foam off the top, for about 50 minutes to one hour.
3. in the meantime, heat one-third cup of olive oil in a medium-size skillet and sauté the onion until wilted.
4. Add the onion and tomatoes to the chickpeas.
5. Season with salt, and simmer for another hour to hour-and-a-half, or until very tender.
6. About 20 minutes before removing chickpeas from heat, add the cod and stir gently.
7. About five minutes before removing, season with salt and add the remaining olive oil and lemon juice.


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It could be a scene right out of "Mission Impossible." You go online and buy consumer information on the Dark Web and then craft a new identity that can be positively verified, complete with authentic banking credentials and the world is now yours for the taking.
But it's real. The creation of synthetic identities (fake identities) grew by 42% in the fourth quarter of 2016 according to ACG data.
While organizations are not able to cross-check accounts with Social Security numbers, a new approach to authentication has to be employed, whereby identity isn't tested online solely using a single factor such as a password, two-factor authentication, physical biometric or any other single data point. Instead, the verification should use multiple factors that are combined and analyzed to give a complete risk assessment of the user, even if the hacker presents legitimate credentials.
Passive biometric and behavioral analytics can enable these organizations to identify, verify and authenticate their real customers online through their behavior and multiple other signals without impacting the customer experience. Passive biometrics tracks the way in which customers hold their device, the cadence of their typing and hundreds of other behavior traits which uniquely identify them through their natural behaviors.
This dynamically generated information isn't stored and therefore isn't subject to theft, mimicry or spoofing. Such tools as passive biometrics base their verification tests on dynamic data, not solely single-factor data such as a password or two factor authentication.
Identity verification solutions based on multiple factors can be combined and analyzed in real time to give a complete risk assessment of the user, even if the hacker presents legitimate credentials.
Multiple data points combined with behavioral analytics will provide the most information to make informed decisions about individual transactions. These multifactor methods are the only way to truly unmask fraud.


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A Post-Libby Bush Rebound?
Republican Allies Say a Shake-Up May Force Needed Moves
WASHINGTON -- The indictment and resignation of Vice President Cheney's top aide, I. Lewis Libby, marks one of the worst days of George W. Bush's presidency -- but perhaps the start of an attempt to recover his footing.
The president's second term has been marred by setbacks on issues such as Iraq, Social Security and a Supreme Court nomination. Now, criminal charges against a senior White House official, a cloud over Mr. Cheney and continuing legal jeopardy for Mr. Bush's closest political adviser, Karl Rove, deepen a political...


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I met Gerry approximately one and half years ago as I was swimming at TriFit Gym in Santa Monica. Since then I prefer Coach Gerry above anyone else. Gerry is a very friendly guy, with an incredible amount of experience and knowledge on open water swim and swimming and coaching in general. He has a very calm and relaxed appearance, and at the same time he shows a natural kind of authority, which just makes you want to listen to him and do what he tells you to do.
Since Gerry started coaching at TriFit and the Ocean swims in Santa Monica, I have improved my swimming. I am confident to say that he has made a difference in my swimming. I have been swimming all my life, competitive till about the age of 19 and after that in triathlons, and I have had many coaches. Gerry's knowledge and approach has brought me back to a level comparable to my better swim years when I was younger.
His pool workouts are hard, but very efficient. He is good at explaining why we do something, which is for me is very important. I enjoy his presence and want to work hard. When I swim on my own I try to include the things I have learned from him.
By attending the ocean swims that Gerry coaches I became more comfortable in the ocean, in a rougher swim environment. The workouts are extremely helpful to feel comfortable entering and exiting the water, to be aggressive in your start, which is especially important in races, like triathlons. I learned a lot about sighting, knowing where you are going, where are the buoys, what is the current doing, not to be afraid of the waves. Thanks to these workouts I was able to perform very well in last year's ('09) LA Triathlon where the swim was extremely hard due to ocean conditions, and I won my age group in the 2010 LA Triathlon.


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The era of wishing you could call the strong guy from next door to come and help you open a stubborn jar are now surely behind us with the Black and Decker Can Opener.
About the Product
In a simple, quick and convenient way, this jar opener does its job in seconds with just the touch of a button. The main aim of this product is to help you by simplifying the opening of jars to just a one hand operation.
Some of its Features
- The electric jar opener can release vacuum-sealed lids with ease.
- The operation is a quite simple operation.
- It has an adjustable height and large release button.
- It can be used by anyone who needs a stronger grip including those who only have the use of just one hand.
- It is suitable for jars measuring up to 4-1/2 inches in diameter and 8 inches high.
- It measures 8-1/2 inches wide by 7-3/4 inches deep by 10 inches high.
- It is very easy to store as you can collapse it down into a small size.
How to Use This Jar
This is a very simple jar to use. All you will need to do is to lift the handle and place the jar on the turntable. Then you will lower the upper part of the appliance so that it ends up resting on top of the jar. You will then press the on and off button until the lid is loosened. Then you remove the jar and lid.
You can adjust the can opener to almost any size you can think of…
What the reviews say
- Good for those who need help opening jars. According to those who have already used this opener does really work. It has allowed people of advanced age to be able to open jars on their own without requesting for help. Those who had already given up on buying certain food jars because of the hardship of opening the jars can now start enjoying their favorite foods which came in jars that they could not open. It is recommended for those who have a hard time opening jars.
- Suitable for all age groups. Even though many of the reviews of the black and decker can opener indicate that it come in handy for the aged, who now find it difficult to do even simple tasks such as opening cans, this utensil can be used by people of all ages. It works exactly as it is advertised. It proves simple to use requiring next to no effort to open even the most difficult of jars that can be found out there.
- Great for small and large jars. Reviewers indicate that jar opener does not seem to have many limitations. It will open those tall jars and will do just as good job on baby food jars. The Black & Decker JW200 will put the days of banging against kitchen counters, prying or using hot water will be behind you forever.


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8:00 PM. The #1 Michael Jackson Tribute Concert in the World! Featuring all his biggest hits including Bad, Billie Jean, Beat It, Dangerous, Smooth Criminal, Black & White, I Want You Back and many others. Relive the energy, excitement, spectacle and pure joy of this legendary superstar and his music. Witness the awesome sound, lighting and effects. Feel the energy from the MJ LIVE band and mega talented MJ LIVE dancers. Sing along to some of the greatest hits of all time.
Host organization: Saenger TheatreVisit Web site


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One of the "other-hoods" of The Motherhood is The Fatherhood, which not only includes dad influencers who run their own individual blogs, but also those who contribute to their partner's blog! As part of our ongoing series, The Other-hoods of The Motherhood, we want to shine a light on how dads play a role in influencer marketing. Just in time for Father's Day, we asked our network of influencers exactly how their partners help contribute to their profession.
When it comes to the ways in which husbands or significant others are involved in our mom influencers' blogs, more than 91 percent of respondents said their partners were involved to some degree! More than 24 percent of those surveyed said their partners were regularly involved in their blogs.
So, how exactly are these dads contributing?
To a certain degree, in many cases, the dads in these mom blog professionals' lives help with everything you can think of: writing, photography, finances, executing projects, providing constructive feedback, content creation – even modeling!
Here is some of the feedback they shared with us directly:
We are lucky to be able to work with some amazing dad influencers, as well. Check out our Spotlight Blogger feature on dad blogger Trey from Daddy Mojo!
To all the dad INFLUENCERS AND BLOG SUPPORTERS out there: We hope you have some time to relax this Father's Day. Thank you for all that you do!
Are you looking to execute a social media and blog influencer marketing campaign highlighting dad influencers and blog contributors? Talk to us! We are experts in scaling strategic, unique and engaging influencer marketing campaigns that fit your needs and deliver quality content and meaningful results.


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Milan Rd - raised pedestrian crossing Milan Rd - raised pedestrian crossing
Consultation status: closed 30 January 2017
We are seeking feedback on a proposal to raise the existing zebra crossing on Milan Road in Papatoetoe.
We propose to:
- Upgrade the current zebra crossing to a raised speed table.
- Install directional tactile pavers.
- Install new road markings.
- Extend No Stopping at all times restrictions (broken yellow lines) on Milan Road.
Download consultation drawing for Milan Road (PDF 359KB)
Thank you everyone for your feedback.
The proposal received positive feedback with some concerns raised by respondents. After reviewing this feedback and all other supporting evidence, the proposal will proceed without changes to the next stage of detailed planning.
Next stage
We expect to introduce this work by June 2018, subject to any further changes in design or funding issues. Contractors will issue a 48-hour notice to all residents in the area prior to starting construction work.


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Q. Is the school only for Seventh-day Adventists?
A. No. All students that desire a quality Christian education are welcome.
Q. Is Decatur Adventist Junior Academy (DAJA) accredited?
A. Yes. DAJA is accredited by the North American Division of the General Conference of Seventh-day Adventist, AdvancEd and has received the distinct honor of School of Excellence for the last two years.
Q. Is there a dress policy?
A. Yes. Our students wear a distinctive dress uniform. In addition, Physical Education uniforms are required for grades K-8.
Q. Where can I purchase the uniforms?
A. Dress uniforms may be purchased through two different vendors Buckhead Uniform Store or Walco. The P.E. uniform is available through nuvision.
Q. What is the tuition for the 2016-2017 school year?
A. See the link on the home page
Q. What are the payment options?
A. There are four payment options:
A. Annually
B. Per semester
C. Monthly payments
D. RenWeb
Tuition rates are subject to revision.
Additional yearly fees are payable at registration.
Call the school office for details (770)808-2188.
Q. How are the lunches provided?
A. Hot lunches are available for purchase Monday - Friday. Students may also bring their own non-microwavable lunch.
Q. Are there any dietary requirements?
A. Yes. Our school follows a vegetarian diet.
Q. What is the student/teacher ratio?
A. The average class ratio is 20 students to 1 teacher.
Q. Is transportation provided to and from school?
A. No. Most of our students commute from all over the Atlanta metro area.
Q. Are all grades located on one campus?
A.Yes all students from Pre-K – 8 are on the same campus
Q. Are your teachers certified?
A. All teachers are required to be certified.
Q. Does the school have before and aftercare?
A. Yes. Aftercare hours are from 3:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. All aftercare students work on homework from 3:30 until 4:30. At 4:30, structured recreation is provided until 6:00. Aftercare ends at 6:00 sharp on Monday-Thursday. Aftercare closes at 5:00 pm on Fridays.
Q. Does the school encourage parent involvement?
A. Yes. We have a viable and active Home & School Program.
Q. What outside scholastic and recreational activities does the school participate in?
Q. How does this school compare with other schools in regard to tests, and college admissions?
A. We have been in the business of educating children for twenty years with positive results. Many of our students excel on standardized tests and college entrance exams; moreover, a competitive curriculum has produced generations of professionals, artists, technicians, leaders, thinkers and doers. Our students have consistently scored higher on standardize tests than students in the DeKalb and surrounding counties. The school does not promote failure, but believes all students can achieve.
Q. What educational approach does your school espouse?
A. Decatur Adventist Junior Academy provides an educational approach designed to develop pride and self-esteem, while preparing young people to live and work in a global society.
Q. Where are you located?
A. We are conveniently located to serve Stone Mountain, Lithonia, Decatur and other cities in the Atlanta Metropolitan Area. Located in Stone Mountain, we are easily accessible by public transportation.
2584 Young Rd,
Stone Mountain, Georgia 30088
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Handmade in the San Francisco Bay Area.
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Designing the Banks of the Future: A UX Perspective
Why banks should shift their role from payment processors to trusted consumer advisors by focusing on the customer experience
It's official: We are living in the age of the customer. With real-time access to all sorts of information like prices, loan rates, product features and competitors, technology has empowered consumers to be more informed than ever before. As a result, companies that are meeting the needs of these empowered consumers are outpacing, if not replacing the more traditional players in their industries. The more well-established and entrenched that industry is, the more drastic the changes and innovation opportunities are. Just look at banking and finance.
There are three main trends that make it critical for the customer experience to drive innovation in the banking industry:
1. The effect of good customer experiences on loyalty and profitability
2. The pervasiveness of digital disruption and disintermediation
3. The opportunity to provide service through customer insight
Customer Experience —> Loyalty —> Profitability
In the age of the customer, customer experience is king. It becomes important for companies not only to deliver utility and direct value but also to focus on the outcomes for the customer. That means innovation through the lens of the customer experience in order to build solid long-term relationships and generate trust and loyalty over time.
But this isn't just a designer's wishful thinking – there is actually a direct relationship between customer experience and profitability. The relationship is shown in Forrester's Customer Experience index (CXi), which measures how well a company delivers customer experiences that create and sustain customer loyalty. Consider the chart below, Forrester's research shows that CXi leaders financially outperformed the S&P 500 by 29%, and the customer experience laggards by 75%.
The report also finds that for US consumers, customer experience trumps the price-value perception as a loyalty driver for banks and retailers. This means that old school marketing and incentives won't mask a mediocre experience, which can ultimately hurt a bank's profitability
In the banking industry specifically, a different Forrester survey shows there is still a lot of room to improve the customer experience.
Forrester's survey measured customer experiences in different industries across Europe. The results are tepid, with the top scores for European banks landing in the Okay category. But if you want to be successful these days, your bank needs to score more than okay to succeed. For businesses to succeed, they need to get serious about the way they define, implement, and manage the customer experience.
Priority 1: Make the customer experience the filter through which you evaluate innovation programs and product and service investments.
Digital Disruption & Disintermediation
Nearly every industry has been dramatically impacted by the disruption of digital technology. New technologies have made it easier for start-ups to enter into the market, creating solutions for unmet needs and previously unaddressed consumer pain points, completely disrupting traditional markets with better, faster, more convenient customer experiences. This isn't just happening in the digital world, we're seeing it take place across nearly every industry, from healthcare to finance.
New startups and entrants to the market are blurring the boundaries between industries as they create entirely new kinds of services and business models. Initially, car companies and transit systems did not think of services like Car2Go, Uber and Zipcar as competition. Hotels did not realize they would eventually compete with AirBnB, and it took banks a while to consider crowdfunding platforms like Funding Circle, Lending Club or Kickstarter as competition.
Priority 2: Do not underestimate innovative business models and services. If you cannot build them yourself, think about how you can incorporate them into your existing offerings.
With disruption comes disintermediation. Consumers who are unsatisfied with their options are getting rid of the middleman and starting to take it upon themselves to learn about investment choices and selecting their own investments directly. This process is called disintermediation and it reduces the amount of business available for commercial banks. And with alternative services cutting out the middle man, making transactions easier and cheaper and providing better customer experiences, skipping over the bank has never been easier.
A great example of disintermediation is Starbucks. The coffee powerhouse created a loyalty program that incentivizes customers to load their Starbucks card with money directly through the Starbucks app. So now instead of banks seeing multiple transactions for three to four dollars each, they see fewer transactions for the lump sum. It's a truly ingenious business decision for Starbucks (Business Insider reports they are on track to process 1.4 billion US dollars in 2014), but at its core, it's an innovation that came from thinking about a great customer experience. The common pattern with successful customer-driven innovation like the Starbucks digital card is that it's a win-win for both the business and the consumer. While the consumer benefits from their company loyalty through free drinks and other incentives, the business sees the enormous effects of a huge cash float.
Disintermediation also takes form in peer-to-peer (P2P) lenders like Lending Club and Prosper, where individuals can lend and borrow money from each other without going through a traditional intermediary. The biggest draw for P2P loans is that borrowers often receive lower interest rates than banks can offer while lenders see higher returns than they could get from a savings account or other investments. P2P loans can also be appealing to borrowers who have less than stellar credit and may be unqualified for traditional bank loans though some P2P intermediaries are starting to get wise to this trick, declining applicants or charging higher interest rates to borrowers considered a risk.
Priority 3: As more and more companies and individuals find more satisfying alternatives for their need to borrow money, disintermediation can significantly impact the performance of banks and financial institutions. They need to find new ways to deliver value to customers outside of simply enabling financial transactions.
Opportunity area: Service through customer insight.
When you examine financial services for consumers, it's not hard to find customer pain points that translate into opportunities for radical disruption.
Take savings accounts for starters, the average savings account in the U.S. has a pitiful 0.06% annual percentage yield, with many more of the nation's largest banks paying rates as low as 0.01%. The market solution to saving money just isn't a good deal for consumers. You can examine other consumer needs, from retirement planning to mortgages, to college savings and find similar customer dissatisfaction.
Banks must start to harness outcome-focused thinking in order to provide immense value to their customers. There are endless opportunities for banks to remain relevant and trusted. One area that gives banks a point of optimism is the massive amount of data that banks already have about peoples' spending habits and money management challenges. This kind of insight into finances doesn't only apply to the big financial decisions like retirement planning and savings, but to the everyday purchases like gas and groceries, as well.
It is these insights and everyday decisions that give banks the opportunity to shift the relationship with their customers from the role of transaction processor to the role of financial advisor. This means pivoting the value proposition to an advisory role by providing financial advice born out of deep financial insights. In this model, building deeply authentic trust with customers is of the utmost importance.
We looked at the opportunity for payment providers and banks to add value at the moment of a transaction through our wearable concept work on Token early in 2014, and this year has been an increasingly dramatic one with announcements and product introductions of Apple Pay, and the forthcoming Apple Watch.
Look at IBM's Watson Engagement Advisor, which is a Software-as-a-Service that listens, thinks and learns like a human to automate customer interactions. According to IBM, it's a first of its kind system designed to leverage deep insights to help customer-facing personnel assist consumers more quickly than previously possible. As an example scenario, a customer asks how much it will cost to send her daughter to college. Armed with some contextual data (the daughter's age, location, etc.), Watson responds with the projected cost of a four-year college education about both public and private universities in 2030. If implemented in banks, this is just one example of how big data could transform the customer experience.
Systems that only focus on answering questions like Watson, and the interesting expert service NerdWallet, are a step in the right direction and potentially avenues for banks to explore partnerships. However, banks need to be able to recognize situations and contexts and be proactive when they detect the right opportunity. Discovering patterns in consumer behavior and alerting them to situations that can impact their financial health can be a huge step in the right direction.
Charts: Forrester
A version of this article originally appeared on PSFK.


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Dr. Jessica McDavid is an Ohio native, having grown up in Pickerington, OH. She graduated Summa Cum Laude with a Bachelor's of Science degree in Biological Sciences from The Ohio State University. In 2012, Dr. McDavid graduated Cum Laude from The Ohio State University College of Dentistry and received the American Academy of Esthetic Dentistry Student Award of Merit. Dr. McDavid was delighted to join the family at Friendly Dental Care in 2012.
Dr. McDavid takes pride in excelling in both her work and her patient relationships. She will take the time to get to know her patients on a personal level. Continuing her education is of immense important to Dr. McDavid, as she wishes to bring the newest and best technology to her patients. Dr. McDavid is pleased to offer Oral Conscious Sedation as an option to her patients as well. Her patients' comfort is always her first concern.
Spending time together as a family is very important to Dr. McDavid and her husband Dr. Robert McDavid. In 2008, they were blessed with very rambunctious twin boys, Dylan and Jackson, who always keep them busy. Daughter, Monroe, was born in February 2014 and brings great joy to her family. Dr. McDavid's family values, personality, and compassionate smile make her an essential addition to the office.
Dr. McDavid takes pride in excelling in both her work and her patient relationships.
At Friendly Dental Care, we believe that a healthy, happy mouth can directly affect your overall health. Our qualified team is dedicated to ensure each of our patients receive personalized care and treatment during their visits. Dr. McDavid would like to thank you for taking the time to visit our site and looks forward to being your family's trusted dentist.
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In the Bleak Midwinter
I realise that I haven't added anything to this blog for nearly four months. There are two reasons why.
First, I've been busy moving house, spending most of my spare time trying to pack a lifetime's paraphernalia into cardboard boxes, alongside dealing with all of the usual legal stuff.
Second, my role as a 'carer' has become all-consuming, leaving me little time for anything else (other than packing cardboard boxes). I can't write about it because, aside from making rather depressing reading, it would violate my sons' privacy. All I can say is that it is very challenging and there are times when I worry that the best part of my life is over and there is little to look forward to. I would love to work again, but it's impossible at the moment unless I can do something at home.
Thankfully, I'm very happy with our new house. We have swapped our Victorian terraced home in the centre of Lewes for a modern one on the outskirts that has far more space. I have a nook at the top of the house where I can sit and read and my wife has a space where she can get dressed in the morning without being disturbed by anyone. It may not be the Georgian rectory that we'd always dreamed of, but in some ways it's a relief to have a home that requires such little maintenance.
I have read some very good books this year and out of all the new novels I bought, my top five were as follows:
The Lie of the Land – Amanda Craig
Home Fire – Kamila Shamsie
Force of Nature – Jane Harper
Beautiful Animals – Laurence Osborne
The End We Start From – Megan Hunter
I also discovered some great backlist novels that have been rather neglected, including these five:
The Rack – A.E. Ellis
Into the Forest – Jean Hegland
It Can't Happen Here – Sinclair Lewis
The Evenings – Gerald Reve
Sister Carrie – Theodore Dreiser (less neglected than the others, admittedly)
With my movements restricted to the point where I'm largely housebound (thanks to a child who can't go out at the moment), I'm short of material and time, so I don't think there will be much blogging in 2018. However, I will Instagram my fleeting moments of freedom.
Perhaps it will all change next year. I live in hope.


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System Outages, Interim Measures and Issuance of ACI Penalties to Highway Carriers
Customs Notice 17-19
Ottawa, June 7, 2017
1. The Advance Commercial Information (ACI)/eManifest requirements for highway carriers have been mandatory since January 11, 2016 and carriers who do not comply with eManifest requirements may be issued Administrative Monetary Penalties (AMP).
2. Due to recent system instability, the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) will allow for a 90 day evaluation period beginning on May 29, 2017 as an interim measure that should further assist highway carriers in complying with the ACI requirements and provide an opportunity to take corrective action. The evaluation period will end at midnight August 26, 2017.
3. During the evaluation period, the CBSA will allow drivers in the highway mode (whether or not there is an outage) who arrive without ACI to return voluntarily to the United States to await transmission of both their conveyance and cargo information. No ACI penalties will be issued where a carrier returns to the United States.
4. During the evaluation period, the CBSA requests that highway carriers apply full due diligence to transmit ACI cargo and conveyance reports that are true, accurate and complete.
5. Where a carrier is provided an opportunity to return but chooses not to, or it is outside an outage period, penalties C378, C379 and C382 may be applied. The three penalties are:
Person failed to submit the prescribed pre-load/pre-arrival information relating to their cargo and/or conveyance
Person failed to submit advance information in the prescribed time or prescribed manner to the Agency
Person submitted information prescribed by the Reporting of Imported Goods Regulations that was not true, accurate and complete
6. The CBSA will monitor the frequency of returns, and may contact carriers who continue to be non-compliant to provide outreach to improve compliance.
7. For additional information regarding this Customs Notice, highway carriers can communicate with:
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In addition to our services listed above, Red Amp Audio offers video production, editing and motion graphics services via our collaborative partner, MadBox. We have created countless television commercials, films, documentaries, interactive projects and more inside the 9WG studios building.
The 9WG Studios building proudly participates in "First Fridays" by exhibiting local and regional artists on our gallery walls. For more information, visit the 9WG Studios building website.
Not all budgets are equal, but the quality of the audio can be.
If you're someone who is creating great videos on an economical budget, often directly for your client, we know you're doing it all! But, you don't want your end product to scream "cheap"…and the audio is often a dead giveaway. It's assumed that to get audio done right it's going to break the bank. So you mix the audio yourself but the sound quality probably isn't as good as it could be.
Red Amp can help. We can elevate your storytelling with great audio. We have the tools and the expertise to make your videos stand apart from the rest. And the best part? We make it easy and affordable.
SNACKS! Audio packages you choose, based on the audio focus needed for your project. You can mix and match as you see fit. Pick the amount of time you want us to work based on your budget and/or on the total running time of your project.
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Need sounds for your animated visuals or graphics? Want to hear that muscle car's engine as it races down the street? Our team will add all of the sound effects, background noises, ambient tones, and anything else you need to add realism and excitement to your project.
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Voice Talent – quote available upon request
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Red Amp Audio is a state-of-the-art recording studio located in the heart of historic downtown Richmond, VA. Founded in 2001, Red Amp features three audio recording suites, a two-story tracking room, an isolation booth, and some of the finest vintage, analog and modern gear around. Whether you are a podcaster, a band or recording artist looking to lay down tracks, an indie film in need of sound design or mixing, or if you want to create TV or radio commercials, this is the place for you.
Our cutting-edge facility was designed by award-winning architect Peter Grueneisen, FAIA, whose projects have included studios for DreamWorks Animation, Sony Music Entertainment Japan, the Dave Matthews Band, and film composer Hans Zimmer. Grueneisen's innovative design for Red Amp Audio, incorporating environmentally friendly cotton insulation and wood, was nominated for a prestigious TEC (Technical Excellence & Creativity) Award for outstanding creative achievement in acoustics/facility design and was featured on the cover of Mix Magazine's Studio Design Class of 2010 as one of the year's hottest new studios.
A gear hoarder, professional musician for three decades, and multi-instrumentalist, Jody composes music, creates award-winning sound design, and provides audio post for clients including Walmart, Capital One, Cato Fashion, CarMax, and the Virginia Lottery. He completed his bachelor of music at VCU, attended the Eastman School of Music as a graduate student, and has produced recordings for artists including Carbon Leaf, Natalie Stovall & The Drive, The Church Sisters, and The Shack Band. Jody is also a tomato soup connoisseur and classic car enthusiast.
Queen Bee Marna oversees Red Amp's hive of talent and is the go-to person for all vendor and client relations. She is a songwriter (NSAI Member), an accomplished recording artist (CMA Member), and a professional voice talent featured in local, regional, and national ad campaigns. Marna is a VCU alum with a degree in mass communications and public relations whose wide-ranging experience includes broadcast production management at the Martin Agency and project management at Genworth Financial.
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Personal care operative required for weekends & holiday cover. Works consists of showering, dressing etc disabled male pensioner. Morning call of one and a half hours, same at lunchtime and half hour shift late evening. Also a 3 hour slot on Saturdays for shopping/social visits.
Contact: firstname.lastname@example.com
Work for the largest Dog Care Centre in the world
Due to continued growth and expansion we are looking to recruit a new full time member of staff to join our friendly and passionate dog day care team. A rare opportunity for a hard working, reliable, honest, genuine dog lover who is also looking to potentially develop as a trainer/behaviorist.
Must be confident handling all breeds of dogs, must hold a full clean UK driving licence with experience of driving in & around London, no criminal record. Any successful applicant will be subject to a CRB check.
Previous experience of working/volunteering/owning dogs is desirable, however the right attitude to work is more important.
To apply for this coveted position please email a covering letter and your CV with photo in the first instance
This is a full time Mon-Fri with occasional weekends position salary circa £18k pa.
Enfield , London , EN2 8AN UK
Live in Care Worker
Novus Care are looking for an experienced care worker, with a friendly personality to join us as a live in care worker to cover a live in package for an elderly couple based in Northwood. We are looking for someone to work 2 weeks on 2 weeks off on going.
The ideal candidate would be patient with a calm personality with an attitude whereby no request is too much trouble.
The rate of pay is £475 per week with holiday accrued in addition.
Applicants must be willing to have undergo an enhanced DBS check.
Applicants must be female as there is an element of personal care involved for the clients.
The clients need help with domestic duties, personal care, cooking and support with mobility issues.
Drivers strongly preferred as there is a requirement to take the service users out to do their weekly shop or to take them to hospital appointments. .
MUST be able to cook.
Possibility for further work to be offered in between the periods.
If you are interested then please apply by emailing your CV to email@example.com
Care workers
Are you a friendly, dynamic and caring person? Are you passionate and understanding when it comes to other people? If so then you are right for Bluebird Care!
Bluebird Care is looking for care workers to work in Hammersmith and Fulham. We are looking for people who can work on weekdays, weekends and for people who can work as live-in care workers.
Going from customers house to house to ensure that they continue to live independently and safe at home forms the core of this role. The role can also encompass full personal care, companionship, escorting; basically undertaking any role that a close friend or family member may do to assist our customers to remain independent.
Applicants must have a passion for care and be ready to work in a high performing team with a clear focus on putting the customers needs first.
All applicants who are interested please send your details and a CV to firstname.lastname@example.com


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The Department of Defense is getting help from industry in scoping out the minimum infrastructure specifications required to support deployment of an enterprise-wide electronic health record system. Among the technology areas that DOD is trying to get a handle on are hosting, network, device, and site characteristics information for its new EHR system.
Industry responses to a request for information from the DOD Healthcare Management System Modernization program office are due today. The U.S. military plans to buy a commercially available EHR system to replace its existing Armed Forces Health Longitudinal Technology Application system, which comprises multiple legacy medical information systems that the department developed from commercial software products that were customized for specific uses.
DOD's goal is to begin deployment of the new system by the end of fiscal 2016. Under the planned EHR system, medical records would seamlessly move between DOD organizations and with private healthcare practitioners, providing a comprehensive real-time health record for service members and their families and beneficiaries.
In January, DOD released an initial draft RFP to industry, with plans to release the final RFP for the systems acquisition in July. Following the release of the RFP, the department plans to award a contract for the replacement EHR system in the third quarter of fiscal year 2015, with a goal of achieving initial operating capability for the program in the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2016.
The Department of Veterans Affairs intends to bid for DODs EHR procurement. In March, VA Secretary Eric Shinseki informed the House Veterans Affairs Committee that his work is to get the department as competitive as anybody else in the commercial space. VA is pitching DOD to adopt its VistA EHR, and presently is modernizing the system with deployment of enhanced clinical capabilities expected at two locations by September.
Nevertheless, last May, DOD announced that it would competitively award a contract to acquire a limited set of core capabilities that might include VistA-based commercial solutions. But, DOD then determined that, because of the need to integrate future capabilities, it would cost more to acquire and add to a limited core set of capabilities than to acquire a full suite of capabilities.
Last year, VA and DOD put the kibosh on plans to jointly develop an integrated EHR system due to cost and schedule challenges, and instead decided to pursue separate efforts to modernize or replace their existing systems. By 2017, the two federal departments plan to share electronic health records. However, according to a February Government Accountability Office report, VA and DOD "have not substantiated their claims that the current approach will be less expensive and more timely than the single-system approach." Further, the 2017 schedule is considered outside the departments to be very ambitious considering their deployment histories.
An April 16 article in Military Times reports that Congress plans to hold back millions in dollars of technology funding from DOD and VA until lawmakers are convinced they are making progress in developing a way to share electronic health records.
The VA and DOD operate two of the countrys largest healthcare systems, providing care to approximately 6.3 million veterans and 9.6 million active duty service members and their beneficiaries at estimated annual costs of about $53 billion and $49 billion, respectively.
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Megastar Chiranjeevi who is in China for vacation is upset with the sudden death of Legendary Tollywood director Dasari Narayana Rao.
The Konidela Production house posted Chiranjeevi's letter which stated as follows.
" Learnt the news about Dasari garu when am her in China.Extremely shook by the unbelievable loss. My last but impactful memory with him was when I met hin on his birthday, a few days ago, to present the Allu Ramalingaiah Award. His demise is a personal loss to each one of us and I will forever carry his warmth, affection, and fondness for me in my heart. His services to the Telugu film industry are unforgettable. My deepest condolences to the family and May his soul rest in peace"
– K. Chiranjeevi.


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August 22, 2014
Dear Parent/Guardian,
As a result of the federal No Child left Behind Act, your child can receive academic tutoring to help him or her do better in school if your child is eligible to receive free or reduced lunch. You may choose a free tutoring program that best meets your child's needs from the list of providers attached. Each of these providers and their programs have been approved by the Vermont Agency of Education. They will deliver tutoring that is coordinated with what is being taught in school and may help improve your child's academic skills.
Parents must contact the RCSU office and request SES no later than September 26, 2014 in order to be eligible for services.
A list of providers on the Vermont Agency of Education approved list who would serve our students are included with this letter. You can also obtain this list through a link on our school's website or by visiting the Vermont Agency of Education website at: http://education.vermont.gov/documents/EDU-SES_Approved_List_for_2014-2015-6-26.pdf.
The attached list also gives you a description of each program, the qualifications of the tutors and information about each program's effectiveness. Additionally, this list indicates the programs that serve students with disabilities or limited English proficiency. Please note that while the tutoring is provided at no cost to eligible students, transportation costs to and from the provider are not part of this program. There is a limit on the amount of funding available to spend on each individual student.
Persons eligible and interested in accessing Supplemental Educational Services (SES) must notify RCSU by September 26, 2014. Please contact Noel Bryant, Curriculum Coordinator, at 775-4342, ext. 104.
Thank you,
Joseph V. Fleming
Joseph V. Fleming
Enclosures: Approved Provider List
Free and Reduced Lunch Application
School Improvement Letter
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Eugene M. Serra, 87, of Rockaway Boro, passed away on Wednesday, November 22, 2017 at his home. He was born and raised in Prospect Park and moved to Rockaway in 1974 with his wife, Mary.
Eugene served in the US Army and later went on to work for Picatinny Arsenal, Rockaway as an Electrical Engineer. He retired after 40 years.
He was a H. O. Gage Model Railroad collector and a rock collector. He enjoyed building may different models and was a Mets and Giants fan.
He is survived by Mary, his wife of 42 years; son Eugene Jr., and his wife Penny of Barrington; niece Mary Anne and her husband Roger Castelein and their children Dave Castelein and Megan Castelein-Belegu.
Visitation Sunday, November 26, 2017, 1:00-4:30PM with a service at 4:30PM at Tuttle Funeral Home, 272 State Route 10 West, Randolph (www.tuttlefh.com).


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I'm so excited to be working on this because Halloween has been one of my favorite holidays ever since I was a kid and used to make homemade costumes with my brothers.......Pirates, gypsies, vampires and hobos!
Also, just finished illustrating a book cover for a story about wizards, magic, detectives, and murder mystery for Egmont USA Publishers.... and will post the images as soon as I get the green light. Can't wait!
On another note, I really have a hankering appetite for beer floats lately.
Chocolate stout..............something I can't get enough of :X


text: With a degree in child development and a concentration in early intervention from the National Hispanic University in California, Alina has focused professionally on working with children and families from birth to grade school. She began her career working in Northern California, where she was born and raised. She holds over a decade of experience working with children in a variety of age groups and with children with varying exceptionalities. She was a full–time teacher in California and has now advanced to working with children with Autism in a classroom setting. Working with children and changing lives every day is the most rewarding experience for Alina.


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Elasticity, Mechanical Design, Microstructure, Plasticity, Series Method, Texture
Support of the Army Research Office is greatly appreciated. Mechanical design can be conducted in a framework where consideration of microstructure as a continuous design variable is facilitated by the use of a Fourier space. Selection of the mechanical framework for the problem (e.g., mechanical constitutive model and homogenization relations) dictates the dimensionality of the pertinent microstructure representation. Microstructure is comprised of basic elements that belong to the local state space. Local state includes crystallographic phase and orientation, and other parameters such as composition. The local state space is transformed into an isomorphic set in Fourier space. The universe of pertinent microstructures is found to be the convex hull of the local state space in the Fourier space, and is named the microstructure hull. Bounds on material properties are represented by one or more families of bounding hyper-surfaces (often hyper-planes) of finite dimension that intersect the microstructure hull. Consideration of the full range of these hypersurfaces gives rise to properties closures, representing the full range of combined properties that are predicted to be possible by considering the entire microstructure hull. We describe how properties closures can be introduced into design optimization systems, thereby introducing microstructure as a continuous variable in the mechanical design methodology for highly constrained systems. Also, we describe the challenges and possibilities for extending the methodology to processing to achieve the prescribed optimal microstructures.
Original Publication Citation
Materials Science Forum Vols. 48-412 (22) pp. 493-498
BYU ScholarsArchive Citation
Adams, Brent L.; Henrie, B.; Lyon, M.; Garmestani, H.; and Kalidindi, Surya R., "Spectral Integration of Microstructure and Design" (2002). All Faculty Publications. 1066.
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© 2006 Brent L. Adams, B. Henrie, M. Lyon, H. Garmestani, and Surya R. Kalidindi
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Former Republican U.S. Rep. Bob Livingston, an influential Washington lobbyist who threw his support Monday behind GOP front-runner Donald Trump's presidential bid, has alienated at least one longtime client: New Orleans.
Mayor Mitch Landrieu's administration on Thursday confirmed that the city cut ties this week with Livingston and his firm, the Livingston Group, saying it strives to "have a lobbying team that operates in a bipartisan manner and is able to deliver in a bipartisan way."
That reasoning was decried by one prominent local Republican, who accused the mayor of political posturing.
Landrieu is a Democrat who has been actively campaigning for former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, who is leading the race for the Democratic nomination.
Since at least 2009, the Livingston Group and the Jones Walker law firm have held a contract to lobby on Capitol Hill and with federal agencies and departments for the city, the Sewerage & Water Board and the Regional Transit Authority. The firms were jointly paid about $9,200 a month, city officials said.
For now, the city is not seeking a replacement. Instead, the Livingston Group's share of the work will be assumed by other lobbying team members.
Livingston confirmed his departure but did not elaborate on the reasons.
The Landrieu administration said the decision to break ties with the Livingston Group was "mutual" and that its team must be able to effectively lobby not only Congress but also President Barack Obama's administration.
Trump's brash rhetoric has sparked denunciations from Democrats and much of the Republican establishment.
Keeping a Trump supporter on the city's payroll could have put Landrieu in political hot water, given the mayor's recent comments likening the GOP candidate's calls for a ban on new Muslim arrivals to the U.S. to racist views espoused by former Ku Klux Klan leader David Duke.
However, former City Councilman Jay Batt, a leading local Republican, said the move was more about politics than anything else.
"I think once again you're seeing Mitch play partisan politics, and this shortsightedness will cost our city," said Batt, chairman of the Orleans Parish Republican Executive Committee.
Batt called Livingston an invaluable resource in Washington for the city and other clients.
He also suggested Landrieu was grasping at straws to stay in the spotlight.
"Pretty soon, Mitch is going to start acting like Mitt Romney and trying to remain relevant, especially if a Republican wins the presidency. Because he has no place to go," he said, referring to the former GOP presidential candidate's recent denunciation of Trump and the fact Landrieu's second term expires in 2018.
Follow Jessica Williams on Twitter, @jwilliamsNOLA.


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Brockville Arts Centre
235 King Street West,
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Originally built in 1911 as a grand opera house (third largest stage in Canada at the time). Fire destroyed auditorium in 1937, stagehouse saved by fire curtain. Rebuilt as Regent Theatre (opened 1939), ran by Famous players until 1958.
In 1960 went back to being a live venue (Brockville Civic Auditorium), but still contains original carbon-arc projectors (change-over system) in perfect working condition, and a large movie screen which easily flys in and out. Name changed to Brockville Arts Centre in 1983.
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It's a pretty cool place. I just moved to this town Brockville, it's very beautiful and historic here, with lots to discover. They play movies at the Arts Center twice a month. I didn't know how old it was and all the details about it until I came across this neat website. I wonder if there's ghosts there! But I know this is the only movie theatre Brockville ever had, and this summer they are building a 5 cinema movie theatre around the main new shopping area. The population of Brockville is 22 thousand. That's all folks!
When I was growing up in Brockville, there were two cinemas on King Street. The Capital and the Regent. In the late 1950's due to competition from television the Regent closed and by 1960 the town got it back for unpaid taxes.
Mr Kenneth Eland drove an effort to restore it as a community live theater rather than see it torn down. He drove a group of "volenteers" cleaning up the place. The asbestos fire curtain had saved the stage. The lighting panel was intact and many of the kleigh lights were still there. I am afraid that Robin Johnson is not correct in stating the orriginal projectors as being there. They wern't. One of the service clubs donated a 16mm Bell and Howell unit which was used for many years until the modern system was installed.
In the 1970's a reception hall and modern offices were added and more recently the seating area was rebuilt.
Yes Gord to me there are ghosts there. Whenever I am backstage I see Art Wood and his white German Shepard Dog talking to my father and Ken Eland decieding how best to restore the light and sound system, more than 50 years ago. If the needed a small boy to crawl into spaces too small for them the usually volenteered me,
The Regent Theatre was my introduction to Cinema. When I was 5 or 6, in the early 50's, my father used to take me to the movies on Friday night. I especially liked the Regent because they showed a double feature usually of grade B Westerns. I figured that was a better deal because the Capital down the street showed only one movie. My father told me about the "serials" he used to see from the second balcony when he was younger. After the show we would trek accross the street to 'Howison's store' where I was allowed to buy a bag of candy for a quarter. I was heart broken when the Regent closed but I'm glad to see the theatre still in use for live performances as well as the occasional flic.
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Accessible toilet for St Bartholomew's Church near Stroud
Site:St Bartholomew's Church
Location:Lynch, Stroud
Building/Toilet Type:Customer Designed/Full Access
Description:A wheelchair accessible toilet not requiring any mains services. The building was designed by an architect and is situated in the church grounds. It incorporates a garden store.
Installed date: September 2013
"By all means use the photos for publicity and we would be pleased to show the building to anyone interested. It has been a pleasure dealing with you." JY


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Colorado Rapids Youth Soccer Club offers opportunities for interested members to become certified referees.
In Colorado, the Referee Course consists of two parts: online and field session. Future referees must complete both sections in order to successfully pass the course and be registered with U.S. Soccer.
The purpose of the U.S. Soccer Grade 8 Referee Course is to prepare officials for the competitive youth game. Based on the level of training provided, U.S. Soccer recommends that these officials be assigned to the most appropriate age group and level to best serve the game and the referees.
If you work five games per week throughout the eight-week season, you could earn $1,000 for just 60 hours of work. That's more than many other common jobs for high school students!
Cost for this course is $90. Of this, $50 for all three course sections and $40 for first year registration with US Soccer Federation. Course fees are not refundable but may be transferred to a different course within the educational year. Course fees are collected when the future referee registers for the field course in Step 2.
Grade 8 Course Instructions
Step 1: Online Training
US Soccer Grade 8 Online training modules Click Here For Modules
YOU MUST download & save/print Certificates of Completion for the online modules.
Step 2: Register & Attend Field Session
Attend 5 hour field session. THIS SESSION IS ACTIVE PARTICIPATION. PLAN TO SHADOW WORKING REFEREES AND ASSISTANT REFEREES, PARTICIPATE IN THOSE ROLES TO PREPARE FOR WORKING GAMES. If you have not purchased your referee uniform before this session, wear comfortable clothing, tennis shoes and bring water, snacks as needed.
Step 3: Register & Attend Classroom Session
Return to coreferees.gameofficials.net
Course Type – 2017 Grade 8 Referee Classroom Session
Log in with your already created Username & Password to register for a class session
Attend 4 hour classroom session to receive your badge. The session includes a review of the online learning sessions, Law 11 and 12, taking the USSF Grade 8 Referee test as well as learning about the administrative responsibilities of the referee
Participants will be registered with U.S. Soccer and eligible to referee only after completion of the three course steps.
If you are a registered grade 9 recreational referee and age 14 you may register for the Colorado "bridge" course to advance to U.S. Soccer Referee Grade 8.
Referee Frequently Asked Questions
I registered for a class, but my schedule changed. Am I able to transfer to another class?
Yes. Please send an email to email@example.com with the class you are currently registered in, and the class that you want to register for, and we will transfer you to the class you prefer.
What do the referee grades mean?
When a referee holds a particular license (or grade) the grade indicates the qualification of the referee to officiate at various levels of local, national and international soccer competition. Each referee grade is assigned by USSF depending on each individual referee's level of training.
How are the referee grades managed at the national and state level?
What is a Grade 9 Referee?
A Grade 9 Referee is prepared to officiate small-sided and recreational soccer matches. The Colorado Referee Committee offers a course for Grade 9 referees.
What is a Grade 8 Referee?
A Grade 8 Referee is the entry-level referee who is prepared to officiate competitive youth soccer matches.
What is a Grade 7 Colorado Referee?
A Grade 7 referee is able to officiate amateur adult soccer matches.
What is a Grade 6 Colorado Referee?
A Grade 6 referee is able to officiate the most competitive soccer matches within their state or region.
What is a Grade 5 National Candidate Referee?
A Grade 5 National Candidate has demonstrated exceptional ability as a Grade 6 State Referee. Depending on the selection process, US Soccer recommends that a Grade 5 National Candidate be assigned to the most competitive national events and leagues, as well as lower level professional soccer matches.
What is a Grade 4 Referee?
A Grade 4 National Official is a referee who has demonstrated exceptional ability as a Grade 5 National Candidate. Grade 4 referees are regularly assigned to the most competitive national events and leagues, as well as professional matches.
What is a Grade 3 Referee?
A Grade 3 Professional Official is selected by US Soccer after the referee has demonstrated exceptional ability as a Grade 4 National Official. US Soccer recommends that the Grade 3 official be regularly assigned to professional soccer matches.
What is a Grade 1 and Grade 2 Referee?
A Grade 1 International Referee and Grade 2 International Assistant Referee, is a member of the group of officials who have demonstrated exceptional ability as Grade 3 Professional Official or Grade 4 National Official. The Grade 1 and Grade 2 referee is the best-of the-best and is considered a member of an elite group of officials who are selected by US Soccer, and regularly assigned to the highest level of professional and international soccer match play.


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S.1094 - Department of Veterans Affairs Accountability and Whistleblower Protection Act of 2017115th Congress (2017-2018) |
|Sen. Rubio, Marco [R-FL] (Introduced 05/11/2017)
|Senate - Veterans' Affairs
|Latest Action:
|06/23/2017 Became Public Law No: 115-41. (TXT | PDF) (All Actions)
|Roll Call Votes:
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Department of Veterans Affairs Accountability and Whistleblower Protection Act of 2017
This bill establishes in the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) the Office of Accountability and Whistleblower Protection, to be headed by the Assistant Secretary for Accountability and Whistleblower Protection.
The VA shall develop criteria to promote supervisory protection of whistle-blowers and provide supervisors with related training.
The bill revises VA authority to remove certain employees or senior executives for reasons of misconduct or performance, including by permitting such individuals to be demoted or suspended.
The VA: (1) shall reduce the federal annuity of a removed individual who is convicted of a felony that influenced his or her performance while employed in such position, and (2) may reduce the federal annuity of a retired individual who was convicted of such a felony but who left the VA before final action was taken.
The VA may recoup an award, a bonus, or relocation expenses paid to an employee under specified circumstances.
The VA may directly appoint medical center directors and Veterans Integrated Service Network directors.
The bill revises time periods for adverse action reviews with respect to physicians, dentists, podiatrists, chiropractors, optometrists, registered nurses, physician assistants, and expanded-function dental auxiliaries.
The VA shall: (1) assess the effect of the enactment of this bill on the hiring, promotion, retention, and productivity of individuals in senior executive positions; and (2) collect information on the outcomes and effectiveness of disciplinary actions carried out during the three-year period ending on the date of enactment of this bill.


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Personal Insurance
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Remember Floyd and Irene?
Who doesn't? Rocky Mount, and surrounding areas, are certainly no strangers to catastrophic weather. Hurricane Floyd in '99 and more recently, Irene in 2011, were disastrous for many of our residents.
And while bad weather can instantly highlight the need for solid homeowner's coverage, there are many other problems you're just as likely to encounter; someone is injured on your property, your home catches fire, smoke damage, theft, vandalism.
It's called Homeowner's Insurance, not Home Insurance, for a good reason.
Insuring your home and personal belongings is just the beginning. It also covers any detached structures, such as garages, decks, fences, even in-ground swimming pools. But there's more: Homeowner's policies also cover damage or theft of personal property, not just at home, but anywhere in the world.
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And, if your residence is destroyed or severely damaged, you'll need extra living expenses until you're back at home, such as hotel rooms and dining out. Your coverage should include these additional expenses.
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With unlimited payouts and no exclusions, a homeowner's policy would be exorbitantly expensive. As with most things, it's the compromise that works best - an affordable policy that covers your most likely risks in amounts that make sense.
Yes, most homeowners need lots of help in selecting a policy.
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