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It's been so very cold here recently that there isn't much activity on the plot yet.
The only crop I've planted is some garlic. I've read you're supposed to plant them on the shortest day of the year but I didn't put my cloves in the ground until mid-February, hopefully that won't make too much difference. With the wet and cold weather we've had I really didn't expect them to do anything but I had a pleasant surprise when I visited the allotment at the weekend. First new plant to grow on the allotment this year!
I didn't grow garlic last year so it'll be interesting to see how well it does. I nearly bought elephant garlic at the garden centre because giant garlic sounds fun, so if this is a success I know what I'll be trying next year!


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We know that if is a field and if is a variable over then is a PID and a non-zero ideal of is maximal if and only if is prime if and only if is generated by an irreducible element of If is a PID which is not a field, then could have prime ideals which are not maximal. For example, in the ideal is prime but not maximal. In this two-part post, we will find prime and maximal ideals of when is a PID.
Notation. Throughout this post, is a PID and is the polynomial ring in the variable over Given a prime element we will denote by the natural ring homomorphism
Definition Let be a prime element of An element is called irreducible modulo if is irreducible in Let be the natural ring homomorphism. Then, since an element is irreducible modulo if and only if is irreducible in Note that is a field because is a PID.
Problem 1. Prove that if is prime and if is irreducible modulo then is a maximal ideal of If then is a prime but not a maximal ideal of
Solution. Clearly So is a maximal ideal of because is irreducible in and is a field. So is a maximal ideal of If then and so is a domain which implies that is prime. Finally, is not maximal because, for example,
Problem 2. Prove that a non-zero ideal of is prime if and only if either for some irreducible element or for some prime and some which is either zero or irreducible modulo
Solution. If is irreducible, then is a prime ideal of because is a UFD. If or is irreducible modulo a prime then is a prime ideal of by Problem 1.
Conversely, suppose that is a non-zero prime ideal of We consider two cases.
Case 1. : Let Then is clearly not a unit because then wouldn't be a proper ideal of So, since and is a prime ideal of there exists a prime divisor of such that So and hence is a prime ideal of Thus we have two possibilities. The first possibility is that which gives us and therefore The second possibility is that for some irreducible element which gives us because
Case 2. : Let be the field of fractions of and put Then is a non-zero prime ideal of because is a prime ideal of Note that So, since is a PID, for some irreducible element Obviously, we can write where and is irreducible and the gcd of the coefficients of is one. Thus and, since we have for some and But then and so because is prime and Hence We will be done if we prove that To prove this, let So for some Therefore, since the gcd of the coefficients of is one, we must have by Gauss's lemma. Hence and the solution is complete.
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4 Ideas For Industrial Style Houses
Industrial chic is one of the hottest housing trends and it is here to stay for quite some time. It gives a very sophisticated feeling and has really turned the industrial aesthetic from something people just tolerated to something people enjoy. If you are planning on incorporating this trend into your living space here are some things for you to think about.
Make it simple
Real world industrial designs focus on efficiency hence most industrial buildings are quite simple. If you take a warehouse, for example, it's basically a rectangular box. When designing an industrial style house we need to keep this in mind. You should not have a confusing labyrinth of a house this turns, corridors and stairs leading up to nowhere. The bareness and simplicity of the industrial aesthetic are what makes this design so appealing. Apart from that living in a home that is simple is relaxing and easy to maintain.
Embrace the imperfect
Whether it's an exposed wire or some stains on the ground out there in the industrial world people don't care about it. Hence when it comes to being industrial chic it is usually embraced. However, this doesn't mean you get to be sloppy in your design. This style is called "industrial chic" and not just "industrial". So even though you have exposed wired make sure it is seen in a way that is visually pleasing. You are creating a work of art and make sure it looks good.
Make it look spacious
The ideas for the industrial chic vibe came from the large open warehouses and barns so this spacious feeling should be embraced. Try to have the least number of walls and partitions within your home and give it an open feel. If possible talk with a curtain wall factory and get a curtain wall made to bring the outside world into your house without causing much trouble. This spacious feeling creates a soothing atmosphere and this is adored by many fans of this style. Even when you have to divide spaces try to do it in a way that doesn't disturb the openness.
Mix things up
At the end of the day, you are designing a home and it needs to be comfortable. Mixing tradition homey touches to the cold industrial background give an interesting feeling. Having a comfortable sofa with some throw pillows in front of an industrial looking aluminum curtain wall will really bring out the beauty in things. Make sure you don't make your home look too industrial and have elements that makeit feel more like a home. View more information here http://www.hwarrior.com/en/introduce005.html.
The industrial chic style is truly beautiful and if you can pull it off well you're in for a treat.


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Higher Heights for America hosted their inaugural dialogue, "Taking Our Seat at the Table," during the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation's 2011 ALC weekend. Occurring on September 24th, the convening gathered women from both the public and private sectors to discuss harnessing the collective power of Black women to shape the political debate on issues impacting them and their families.
More specifically, the dialogue focused on best practice strategies for developing and supporting a leadership pipeline for Black women to proactively use their power to influence and impact public policy and elections.
Research reveals that Black women are disproportionately affected in every social indicator. For example, they have the highest incidence of breast cancer, heart disease and HIV\AIDS. According to the National Women's Law Center, Black women lost more jobs than their male counterparts since the recession began in 2007.
"It is clear that a viable resolution is needed to effectively address these persisting inequalities. This includes the development and championing of just and equitable policies that lift up the issues that most impact Black women and the quality of their communities", said C. Virginia Fields, President and CEO of the National Black Leadership Commission on Aids.
In 2008, a record number of Black women voted and demonstrated that they could impact and influence the electoral process. With just 14 months until the 2012 elections, Black women across the country have a unique opportunity to galvanize this same energy once more to ensure that their voices are included in the broader political debate.
"There is power in our numbers," said Higher Heights for America Co-Founder, Glynda Carr. "Black women represent over 60% of the Black electorate and make the majority of the economic and political decisions in their households. We must galvanize that power and engage in a long-term strategy to build not only an educated and engaged electorate, but one that participates beyond Election Day".
Over the next 18 months, Higher Heights for America seeks to strengthen Black women's civic participation in grassroots advocacy campaigns and the electoral process, thus creating an environment in which more Black women (and other candidates who are committed to advancing policies that affect this population) can be elected to public office.
"In 1968, former Congress Member Shirley Chisholm made the first crack in the glass ceiling and made a pathway for women like me, when she became the first Black woman elected to Congress", said Congresswomen Yvette D. Clarke (D, NY-14). "When she declared her candidacy for presidency in 1972, she inspired the possibilities that exist for Black women to take on political leadership roles. Almost 40 years later, there is still a large leadership gap that exists. In the spirit of Shirley Chisholm, we must take our seat at the table and demand that our issues – and the issues of our families and community – are addressed".
Higher Heights for America will host a series of conversations across the country and organize and train Black women, regardless of their socio-economic circumstances, to be change agents in their community.
"Every Black woman in America has a direct role in the policies that affect our every day lives," stated Kimberly Peeler-Allen, Co-Founder of Higher Heights for America. "The time is now for us to raise our collective voice so that decisions regarding reproductive health, the education and care of our children, equality in the workplace and economic empowerment are not swept under the table."


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Sutton's BMR Restart-liveried Team Pyro car took the lead at the start and then drew clear for his second win of the season. He also set the race's fastest lap time for two bonus points. His race was made all the easier as WDE Motorsport's Rivett and Pyro's Hand delayed one another in a nail biting fight for second position. Rivett, who had started from pole position, eventually came out ahead to take the place as Hand completed the podium in third.
SV Racing's Jack Mitchell (West Kingsdown), Team Cooksport's Charles Ladell (Ipswich) and Pyro's Brett Smith (Wellingborough) were fourth, fifth and sixth ahead of Whorton-Eales in seventh. He had come through from the back of the grid in a rebuilt car after a crash in qualifying that means he will also start from last place when the cars line up tomorrow for the Clio Cup's second race of the weekend.
Today's result, though, means his championship lead over Hand is now down from 21 to just 12 points with Sutton just 17 further back. Rivett, fourth in the standings, is also still very much in touch having taken 12 points out Whorton-Eales today.
Sutton commented: "It's how you wish every race could be – out in front with no pressure and you can control the pace and look after the car and tyres. It's just the start I needed to my weekend."
Rivett added: "That was a great race with Ash – very hard but very fair. Obviously it let Ashley get clear in front but it's another strong result for me and very much keeps us right in the mix."
Hand said: "I felt I was a lot quicker than Paul and could have challenged Ashley for the win. I could see him escaping but Paul put up great resistance – there were a few hairy moments between us but third is another good result for my championship."
Elsewhere JamSport Racing's Thomas Grundy (Dubai) took a career-best eighth, while tenth after starting from the pit lane for 20Ten Racing's Jordan Stilp (Towcester) means suddenly his fifth position in the standings is under threat from Mitchell and Ladell.
Paul Donkin (Bishop Auckland) and Peter Felix (Derby) were 12th and 14th on their championship returns for the SVR and 20Ten teams – the latter the first driver across the line the Masters Cup for older drivers.
Sunday's Clio Cup race at Croft is LIVE on ITV4 and starts at 1.50pm. The starting order at the front of that grid is Hand, Sutton, Rivett, Mitchell, Smith, Ladell, Stilp and Holland.
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Suspected Outlaw Motorcycle club member loses appeal
Decision clears way to present evidence at trafficking trial
GRAND FALLS-WINDSOR, NL -After a failed appeal, a suspected member of the Outlaws Motorcycle gang will be back in Grand Falls-Windsor Supreme Court in March.
The appeal claimed RCMP officers illegally searched Marcus Ellis's vehicle as he was leaving a Halloween party at the Outlaw's clubhouse in October 2014.
Court documents noted that during the stop "green colored flakes believed to be marijuana were observed on the center console of the vehicle."
Following a discussion with the suspect, officers found a bag of marijuana on the floor of the vehicle.
At this point, Ellis was taken into custody.
According to court documents, a subsequent search resulted in the seizure of a controlled drug known as molly, plus additional marijuana, cash, a smoking pipe and baggies.
As a result, the applicant was charged with possessing marijuana and the street drug molly (n- ethyl-3-4-methylenedioxyamphetamine) for the purpose of trafficking (separate counts) and breaching a recognizance.
Ellis, however, disputed the legality of the search, and on Oct. 13, 2016, filed an application alleging breaches of sections 8, 9 and 10(b) of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms.
He claimed officers used section 201.1 of the Highway Traffic Act — which permits the police to stop a motor vehicle for certain purposes — as a tool to discover the identity of party goers.
RCMP had earlier approached the President of the Outlaws Club to advise they would be set up in the area to observe and monitor the party.
Marcus Ellis, a suspected member of the "Outlaws Motorcycle gang" has lost an appeal claiming an illegal search of his vehicle by RCMP members after he left a Halloween party at the Grand Falls-Windsor Clubhouse. The decision clears the way for his trafficking trial scheduled to begin in March.
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Justice Kendra Goulding dismissed the appeal stating, "the police officers sincerely believed they had the authority to stop the vehicle under the Highway Traffic Act and the violation, if committed was in good faith and minor in nature.
"The drugs and other evidence seized were non conscriptive and its seizure was non-intrusive (non-bodily evidence). Thus its admission would not render the trial unfair. There is a diminished expectation of privacy in a motor vehicle weighing in favour of admission," her judgment added.
Goulding added that the search had no impact on human dignity and there are no reliability issues with the seized evidence.
"To exclude the evidence (some of which was boldly in plain view) would lead to an acquittal which I believe would greatly offend the community and bring the administration of justice into disrepute. The drugs include "molly" a serious Schedule 1 drug."
As a result of the decision, all evidence found during the stop is now admissible at the trafficking trial.
Ellis still faces charges of, possessing marijuana and (molly) for the purpose of trafficking (separate counts) and breaching a recognizance.
The trial is scheduled to begin March 15, 2017, in Grand-Falls Windsor.
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Amanda Bynes's psychiatric hold has just been extended for another 30 days at the request of her doctors yesterday.
During today's court hearing, the judge granted Amanda's parents' request for a temporary conservatorship over their daughter.
The judge said that Amanda lacks the capacity to give "informed consent" for medical treatment.
Lynn Bynes was named as the conservator over her daughter's estate, with Amanda's dad Rick named as an interested party.
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Indinapolis, IN (PRWEB) September 04, 2014
The Digital Pathology Association (DPA), a nonprofit organization that facilitates education and awareness of digital pathology applications, is pleased to announce that Dr. Jennifer L. Hunt of the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences will be featured as the Keynote Presenter at their annual conference, Pathology Visions, to be held October 20-21, 2014 in San Francisco, California at the Hyatt Regency.
Dr. Hunt's presentation titled, "#SelfieSunday #TransformationTuesday #ThrowbackThursday" will focus on diagnostic pathology, an evolving discipline that embraces new technological advancements. During the lecture, attendees can expect to take a tour of some new innovations of the past decade that have succeeded and failed to be adopted for pathology practice. Dr. Hunt will explore some of the potential drivers of uptake in the modern laboratory with a particular emphasis on financial pressures and cost analysis. To learn more about the presentation, click here.
Dr. Jennifer Hunt is the Chair of Pathology at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, where she holds the Aubrey J. Hough Endowed Professorship. Dr. Hunt was an undergraduate at Bryn Mawr College, and then pursued her Masters of Education and medical degree at the University of Pennsylvania. She has held prior academic appointments at the University of Pittsburgh, the Cleveland Clinic and Harvard Medical School. She has served on numerous committees with the College of American Pathologists and the United States and Canadian Association for Pathology. She has also been elected into several leadership positions in the Association for Molecular Pathology, including most recently s the President of the organization in 2013. Dr. Hunt is a candidate for the Board of Governors of the College of American Pathologists election in July of 2014. She has received awards for leadership, scientific contributions, and teaching, including the Lansky Award, the Arthur Purdy Stout Award and the CAP Award for Excellence in Teaching. Dr. Hunt has authored over 130 publications in Endocrine, Head & Neck, and Molecular Pathology and Quality Assurance. Her research has focused on the study of tumor associated genetic alterations and mutations in neoplasia, with a strong emphasis on translational applications to improve and expand molecular diagnostic testing for understanding tumor pathogenesis, prognosis and improved diagnostics.
Dr. Hunt's keynote presentation will kick off the two-day Pathology Visions conference. The conference will conclude with a presentation given by Dr. Thomas Grogan, Founder and Director of Medical Innovation at Ventana Medical Systems, Inc., and Professor Emeritus o f Pathology at the University of Arizona. Following Dr. Grogan's presentation, participants can expect to be knowledgeable of next generation assays (H&E, IHC, ISH) and their digital improvements. To learn more about Dr. Grogan and his presentation, click here.
To learn more about the Pathology Visions 2014 annual conference or to register now,click here.
About the Digital Pathology Association
The Digital Pathology Association, located in Indianapolis, Indiana, was founded in 2009. Its mission is to facilitate education and awareness of digital pathology applications in healthcare and life sciences. Members will be encouraged to share best practices and promote the use of technology among colleagues to demonstrate efficiencies, awareness and its ultimate benefits to patient care. To learn more about the DPA and its membership opportunities, please click here.


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Meet the team… Eli Pacey
In the run up to the 2017 season getting underway we will be introducing the current Trinity Sailing Foundation team. Today we caught up with another member of our sea staff — Eli Pacey.
What is your role at Trinity Sailing?
I am the new bosun on board Provident.
How long have your worked for Trinity Sailing?
Not long, just a month. I'm having a lot of fun so far though. I helped sail Leader around to Fowey for some maintenance and I spent a few, very cold, weeks living on board in Polruan helping with her refit. I am now in Brixham helping get Provi ready for sea, and this week I have been servicing her blocks.
What did you do prior to joining the team?
I was a bosun's mate with another sail training organisation, prior to that I was working as a shop assistant. I spent most of my early life living over in Spain.
What do you enjoy most about your job?
It's early days but right now I particularly enjoy giving both Stephen and Harry hugs.
What's your favourite sailing destination?
I haven't sailed too much around here with my previous job, I have mainly been sailing around the Canary Islands. I am looking forward to exploring the Isles of Scilly this season.
When you're not sailing, what else do you enjoy doing?
Giving hugs, running, reading — and even more sailing.


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"I am elated to have Steven Keith joining the team at Beat the Streets New York City as our Training Center Coordinator. Steven has a dynamic resume' as an athlete, coach, and most recently as BTS Providence's Executive Director. Steven's extensive background and experience, along with his strong ties to the area, make him ideal for this role. Bringing him back home to New York is a wonderful opportunity for our kids, coaches, and staff and we cannot wait for him to join us on January 1," Buckley said of Keith's hiring.
Keith, a native of Shoreham, N.Y., brings an elite level of experience as an administrator, coach and athlete to the BTSNY team. He has served BTS Providence for the past two-plus years, first as Managing Director of the organization during the 2016-17 school year before being promoted to Executive Director in the summer of 2017. In his time in Rhode Island, Keith has been involved in every aspect of BTS Providence's work, especially the program's operations infrastructure. In his first year with BTS Providence, Keith received the National High School Coaches Association (NHSCA)'s Tom Marquis Memorial Award, presented annually at NHSCA Nationals in memory of former U.S. Navy SEAL Thomas Joseph Marquis to the coach or official that displays selflessness and mentorship in and out of his program.
"I'm incredibly excited for this opportunity to continue my professional career as the Training Center Coordinator for Beat the Streets New York," Keith said about his new opportunity. "For the past two years, I've been blessed to drive the mission of Beat the Streets Providence in a variety of ways as its Executive Director. During my time in this role, I've discovered working directly with our youth on and off the wrestling mat is my passion. Motivating student-athletes to believe and achieve in the classroom, on the wrestling mat, and in life is rewarding beyond explanation. I'm honored to be joining the team at Beat the Streets New York and ready to work collaboratively with a group of talented and passionate individuals to positively impact the lives of the city's youth."
Keith had a highly decorated four-year career as a student-athlete at Harvard University from 2009-13. His accolades included four NCAA Championship berths; four Eastern Intercollegiate Wrestling Association (EIWA) Championship appearances; one NCAA All-American selection; two First Team All-Ivy League honors; two National Wrestling Coaches Association (NWCA) All-Academic nods; and being named as team captain. Keith also volunteered his time as a member of Harvard's Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC), representing the wrestling program for SAAC for four years.
Among Keith's numerous high school accomplishments at Shoreham-Wading River High School were a NHSCA Junior National All-American selection, three All-State honors, two New York State titles, three Section XI crowns and an undefeated 46-0 record as a senior.


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For us "retirees" every day is a holiday, I'm told! I'm sad that these gorgeous papers will be retiring, as is the stamp set, so I thought I'd give it one last "airing" before I bid farewell to it.
You're probably wondering where those tiny numbers come from - I swear this was formerly a Stampin' Up! product for those puritans out there, but boy, am I glad I kept them. There are just some things I will not let go. So many times I've let things go or given it to charity to dispose of and I lived to rue the day. Enough of my prattle - I just popped by to wish you all a very Happy and Prosperous New Year!
Stampin' hugs and smiles! Cheers to a new year, indeed!


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North-south divide grows for Vietnam hotels
Published on Jan 9, 2012
Data from STR Global shows hotels in Ho Chi Minh City outperforming those in Hanoi...
The performance of hotels in Vietnam's two largest cities – Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC) – contrasted considerably in 2011. According to data from STR Global, provided exclusively to Travel Daily, hotels in HCMC, the southern financial capital, experienced an 11.9% jump in revenue per available room (revPAR) in the first 11 months of last year, with both average daily rates (ADR) and occupancy levels increasing year-on-year. In the northern national capital Hanoi, however, revPAR fell 6.2% year-on-year as a 6.8% decline in occupancy levels off-set a marginal 0.6% rise in ADR.
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- Publication Date: 05-2015
- Content Type: Book
- Institution: Columbia University Press
- Abstract: In the poorest countries, such as Afghanistan, Haiti, and Mali, the United States has struggled to work with governments whose corruption and lack of capacity are increasingly seen to be the cause of instability and poverty. The development and security communities call for "good governance" to improve the rule of law, democratic accountability, and the delivery of public goods and services. The United States and other rich liberal democracies insist that this is the only legitimate model of governance. Yet poor governments cannot afford to govern according to these ideals and instead are compelled to rely more heavily on older, cheaper strategies of holding power, such as patronage and repression. The unwillingness to admit that poor governments do and must govern differently has cost the United States and others inestimable blood and coin. Informed by years of fieldwork and drawing on practitioner work and academic scholarship in politics, economics, law, and history, this book explains the origins of poor governments in the formation of the modern state system and describes the way they govern. It argues that, surprisingly, the effort to stigmatize and criminalize the governance of the poor is both fruitless and destabilizing. The United States must pursue a more effective foreign policy to engage poor governments and acknowledge how they govern.
- Topic: Foreign Policy, Corruption, Development, Poverty, Fragile/Failed State, Governance
- Political Geography: Afghanistan, United States, Haiti, Mali
- Publication Identifier: 9780231171205
- Publication Identifier Type: ISBN
- Author: Asaad Al-Saleh
- Publication Date: 03-2015
- Content Type: Book
- Institution: Columbia University Press
- Abstract: Narrated by dozens of activists and everyday individuals, this book documents the unprecedented events that led to the collapse of dictatorial regimes in Tunisia, Egypt, Libya, and Yemen. Beginning in 2011, these stories offer unique access to the message that inspired citizens to act, their experiences during revolt, and the lessons they learned from some of the most dramatic changes and appalling events to occur in the history of the Arab world. The riveting, revealing, and sometimes heartbreaking stories in this volume also include voices from Syria. Featuring participants from a variety of social and educational backgrounds and political commitments, these personal stories of action represent the Arab Spring's united and broad social movements, collective identities, and youthful character. For years, the volume's participants lived under regimes that brutally suppressed free expression and protest. Their testimony speaks to the multifaceted emotional, psychological, and cultural factors that motivated citizens to join together to struggle against their oppressors.
- Topic: Democratization, Development, Insurgency, Authoritarianism, Popular Revolt
- Political Geography: Middle East, North Africa
- Publication Identifier: 9780231163194
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3. From objects of history to agents of change: Retrospective overview of indigenous movements in the Andean Region
- Author: Thea Gelbspan
- Publication Date: 10-2015
- Content Type: Book
- Institution: Oxfam Publishing
- Abstract: There are times where most organizations dedicated to advancing human rights and sustainable development must face the question: What does positive change look like? How does it happen? And, what do we need to understand in order to support these processes effectively? The case of the indigenous movements of the Andean region provides a compelling response to these questions. This book presents a retrospective overview of the social and political movements of indigenous peoples in Ecuador, Peru, and Bolivia between 1980 and 2010. It describes key developments that set the context for the strategies employed by indigenous organizations in the Andean highlands and the western Amazon in order to have a say in decisions that affect their lands and their lives. It also details the ways in which Oxfam America accompanied these movements in the struggle to claim their rights and identifies some key achievements and lessons learned in the course of their long partnership.
- Topic: Development, International Organization, Political Economy, History
- Political Geography: Latin America
- Author: Michael J. Fratantuono, Dr. David M. Sarcone, John D. Colwell Jr.
- Publication Date: 09-2014
- Content Type: Book
- Institution: The Strategic Studies Institute of the U.S. Army War College
- Abstract: In August 2012, my colleague, David Sarcone, and I learned that a proposal for a workshop entitled, "The U.S.-India Relationship: Cross-Sector Collaboration to Promote Sustainable Development," that we had submitted to the Strategic Studies Institute (SSI) of the U.S. Army War College (USAWC) had been selected for funding under the Academic Engagement Program of SSI. The workshop, which we coordinated and directed in conjunction with SSI, was held at our home institution, Dickinson College, from March 12- 14, 2013. The roster of participants was diverse and impressive: It included leading scholars, military officers, government officials, and representatives from the for-profit and not-for-profit sectors from India and the United States. The purpose of this volume is to share formal contributions made to the workshop by participants, and to convey some of the insights that surfaced during workshop sessions.
- Topic: Development, Treaties and Agreements, Bilateral Relations
- Political Geography: United States, South Asia, India


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An affectionate advice and how-to manual for an adult child.
Wood (101 Things I Want to Say to My Daughter, Meghan, on Beginning College, 2013, etc.) presents "words of wisdom" to his daughter as she embarks on her post-college career, compiling 101 lessons for parents to impart to their children. Each page focuses on one piece of advice, and the book's simple design is easy on the eye, ideal for either a quick read or a casual but meaningful perusal. The lessons certainly apply to the working world, but many draw on experiences throughout childhood, such as "We learn from our mistakes more than we do from our successes," "Stay on the good road and never be hurtful" and "The bad things will pass with time." Wood balances useful career advice with personal insights on how to live a good life: "[W]hen you're an employee: Let it go or be let go" and that oft-quoted key to business success, "First In, Last Out (FILO)." These ideas are countered with such aphorisms as "[B]e more cautious beyond your job….Be sensible" and "You're human. You'll make mistakes.…Just say you're sorry." The author skillfully divides the book into two sections: The first contains "pithy advice," while the second offers a dictionary of "powerful words" emphasizing the importance of family and the joys of parenting, love and marriage. Wood also succinctly and tactfully addresses such knotty issues as divorce, abortion and religion, as well as death and grief. Wisely and appropriately, the "powerful words" section opens with "Moms" and concludes with "Love"—a simple proclamation of his eternal love for his daughter. Parents will likely benefit from reading this book and sharing it with their older children.
A welcome adjunct to the wealth of how-to parenting literature.


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Shirley English
Originally from Seattle, Washington, Shirley English came to Alaska in 1945 as a student at the University of Alaska Fairbanks. She married Bill English in 1948, who grew up in Wiseman, Alaska and made a living as a commercial pilot. As the wife of a pilot, she spent many hours waiting for her husband to come back home safely.
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Recall 11V378000
Loss of Power Steering Due to Return Hose Leak
Recall Details
The power steering return hose may be incorrectly routed. This can result in increased pressure in the power steering system. The return hose may burst at the steering gear as a result of the increased pressure, resulting in a loss of power steering fluid. The driver may experience a sudden loss of power steering assist, increasing the risk of a crash. Dealers will inspect the routing of the power steering return hose and perform repairs as necessary. This recall is expected to begin during August of 2011. The Volvo recall number is R246.
Our Quick Take
A leak may develop from the power steering return hose, resulting in a sudden loss of power steering assist and increasing the risk of a crash.
What Should You Do?
This should be considered a high priority recall. Power steering assist could be lost without warning. Please contact your Volvo dealer. They will check to see if your specific vehicle is affected and advise you on what to do next. Always have your vehicle identification number (VIN) handy when you call.


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Google announces its new social network after years of development. For many Google watchers, the Google plus project is finally a reality.
When Google launched Google's- +1 button a few months ago – a button similar to Facebook's Like button where one can recommend a piece of content or web page to others in their group it was quite evident that Google had something big in the works. On June 28th Google announced its social networking project called the Google+ Project.
Introducing the Google plus project: Real-life sharing rethought for the web
Among the most basic of human needs is the need to connect with others. With a smile, a laugh, a whisper or a cheer, we connect with others every single day.
Today, the connections between people increasingly happen online. Yet the subtlety and substance of real-world interactions are lost in the rigidness of our online tools.
In this basic, human way, online sharing is awkward. Even broken.
Google wants to bring the nuance and richness of real-life sharing to software.


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Welcome To Southern Sun Katherine Street, Sandton
Elegant Accommodation & Beautiful Gardens
Situated in the heart of Johannesburg's exclusive northern suburb, amid landscaped gardens, the Southern Sun Katherine Street hotel in Sandton is the ideal choice for business and leisure travellers alike.
The hotel offers 122 well appointed, spacious en-suite rooms, easy-dining, and the opportunity to relax at the hotel's inviting outdoor pool. The nearby Sandton Sun Spa, renowned for its unique range of relaxation and rejuvenation treatments, is also easily accessible.
Our Rewards Programme allows you to earn SunRands on your accommodation and meals which you can use towards your next holiday or meal at one of our restaurants.
Services & Amenities
- 40 Standard rooms, 30 Superior rooms, 4 Suites and 48 One-Bedroom Suites
- 500mb of free high-speed WiFi daily
- Fitness Centre
- Outdoor pool
- Free parking
- Delicious dining at Kelseys Restaurant
- Rates include breakfast
- Kids under 18 stay and eat breakfast free
- Business Centre
- Conferencing facilities - for up to 50 delegates
- In-room dining service available upon request
- Self catering suites
- Shuttle service to the Gautrain
Nearby Points of Interest
- Sandton Convention Centre: 1.7km
- Sandton Sun Spa: 1.7km
- Ellis Park: 15km
- Montecasino Gaming & Entertainment Complex: 15km
- O.R. Tambo International Airport: 25km
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Just like a great carpenter works with great tools, a great photographer works with a great camera and equipment. All Mid Maryland Real Estate Tours are shot with a Nikon D4. The renowned photography website www.KenRockwell.com proclaims that the "Nikon D4 leaves cameras (used by other real estate photographers) like the Nikon D800 and Canon 5D Mark III completely in the dust" and "There is no comparison to the amateur D800, D800E and Canon 5D Mark III". We spare no expense in delivering the best quality results to you!
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I come from a family where toast is a ritual. We believe that toast should be savored, enjoyed, and cherished. Preferably while reading and drinking tea. Not scarfed down from a napkin while balancing your to-go mug on the way to the car…
Growing up in a house where processed foods were banished and snacks consisted mainly of fruit and the occasional SunChip, I learned early on that toast was my friend. You could always depend on finding some hearty, seed-studded loaf in the bread box. It may not have looked like much, but it made for the perfect piece of toast.
Whether you're slathering crystallized honey on a buttered slice of baguette, spooning jam into the crevices of a wholesome rye, or piling fluffy scrambled eggs atop a golden slice of sourdough, preparing yourself a piece of toast is an act of love. So go slice some bread and let your imagination wander through the kitchen; the pantry, the fruit bowl, the spice cabinet, the cheese drawer…inspiration awaits.
Here are six of my favorite ways to indulge in the ritual of toast:
1. Butter, a medium-boiled egg, and fresh dill: for busy mornings when protein is in order. Don't skimp on the butter! For a perfectly jammy egg: cover one egg with water in a small saucepan, and bring it to boil. Once the water reaches a rolling boil, remove the pan from the heat and cover. Set a timer for five minutes. Fill a bowl with cold water. Once the timer goes off, plunge the egg into the bowl of cold water and let cool for a minute or so. Peel your perfect egg, slice, and place on buttered toast. Top with fresh dill and sea salt.
2. Tahini, banana, cinnamon, and sea salt: for when you're craving something sweet and nutty but need a break from peanuts. The creaminess of the tahini and banana make for a dessert-worthy experience, while the cinnamon and salt give it a luxurious edge. Warning: this may become your new favorite snack
3. Almond butter and radishes: this is one of those weird snacks your mom makes that you totally knock until you try and then she says "I told you so…" Trust me. There's something about crunchy almond butter balanced by the sharp bite of paper-thin sliced radishes that just…works. Any radish will taste delicious here, but daikon and watermelon are the prettiest.
4. Brown butter, sage, shiitake mushrooms, goat cheese, and caramelized onions: for when you just need to treat your damn self. You'll need half an onion, about 7 small fresh sage leaves, 2 cups sliced shiitake mushrooms, and 3 tablespoons of butter. Roll 3 or 4 of the sage leaves so that they form a tight cigarette shape, then slice cross-ways so you end up with little ribbons of sage. Toss these into a small non-stick skillet with 2 tablespoons of butter, and sauté over high heat until the sage is fragrant and the butter is just beginning to brown. Add the diced onions, and cook until translucent and starting to brown (about 5 minutes), stirring frequently. Add the mushrooms and the remaining tablespoon of butter and cook, stirring frequently, until the mushrooms begin to soften and turn slightly golden. Season with salt and black pepper. Spread your favorite goat cheese on a piece of toasted bread, and top with mushroom mixture. Season with remaining fresh sage leaves.
5. Avocado, lemon, chili flakes, and sea salt: for the record, this has been my go-to snack since I was about seven years old. But hey, these things go viral for a reason! There's just no getting around the fact that avocado and toasted bread form a perfect union. The bread acts in a supporting role here so that avocado–that perfectly green, fatty, subtle, rich miracle–can take center stage. I never get fancy with additional toppings here. My love for avocado runs too deep. A squeeze of lemon, a shake of chili flakes, some really good salt, and you've achieved avo toast bliss.
6. Ricotta, blood orange, pistachios, mint, and balsamic vinegar: for a burst of simultaneously fresh-yet-decadent flavor. Think pistachio-mint ice cream with a hint of citrus and a little umami kick. This is a toast you can admire before devouring. Ricotta makes a creamy pillow for the tart-sweet blood oranges. Mint and pistachio add texture and depth (and a welcome pop of green), and a few drops of balsamic vinegar tie the whole thing together.
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Don't forget your 40 hrs. of practice
I've got a new concept I've finished drawing up, and I'm wondering if anyone's willing to give some feedback to help it improve. That's it, thanks :)
A front ensemble lot tune! It has sound effects and panned audio! MANY time signatures (9 to be exact) and it sounds spectacular! You wouldn't wanna click away! Enjoy!
Be sure to like, critique, and follow! Also, check out our penultimate project, Never Forget!
I am looking for theme for an imaginary annual award ceremony for animation. If you are interested please say so. If you already have a piece in mind, get it to me asap. Thanks. Also the name is the Spring Creek Awards for Animation, if it helps. I would prefer a fanfare, but anything goes.
The choices are
Designer music
Composers for anime
There is already a group called anime music so we are going to change ours. Please post some ideas we will vote on it. If your name wins you will be put on the description of the group.
There's another group named "Anime Music," so shouldn't we change this group's name?
If anyone has good music they are proud of please put it here. We have almost 50 members but only one piece of music.
What is your favorite music?
How do you post music on here?
Who ever can make the best piece of music in this group will get admin.
yoyoyoyooyooy . I dont know what to say!
Tell me about the instrument you like.
Do you guys have a discord server??
I coming with a new song Romanian and English carols
I really really like Disney music in general. (don't judge even tho I'm a teen) XD. I also like Imagine Dragons and Twenty One Pilots. I don't really have a favorite song tho....... Also, help. I've been bored lately and do y'all have any cheesy/corny jokes? LOL. Follow me on ROBLOX: smartypants0926. I haven't been active lately cause my dad blocked Roblox sooo. But my friend is helping me earn money on certain games while I am gone. CYAAAAA LATer!!!
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Mangal Ho
Mangal Ho is an upcoming Bollywood sci-fi comedy film. Pritish Chakraborty is a writer and director of this movie and It is also his second Hindi feature film. Mangal Ho movie is produced under the banner of Ascent Films Private Limited. This is also a Bollywood debut film of Pritish Chakraborty. The releasing date of this movie is not finalized yet whenever it will finalize we will update you soon.


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This is the follow up to my recent post Contemporary Art Gallery in Colchester.
I wrote a little about the conception and construction of the First Site Gallery, and the controversy from the angry anti modern art mobs. I posted a selection of images taken from the outside of the radically designed building; and now it is time to show the insides.
Firstly, I just like to show a few images of people exporing the spaces created by the difficult geometry of the building. I deliberately processed the first images with a 'high key' to contrast the calm and quiet walls and ceilings with the dark shades of visiting public.
All kinds of people can be seen looking around, including parents with kids, old folk, and shoppers with strollers; not just the 'well read' art lovers and intelligentia. It is a free space open for all to pop in and experience the other side of art.
My white balance is all over the place!
Here are some of my favourite exhibits from the last two years. I have taken all these images stealthily, as the gallery operates a general 'no photography' rule. That being said, these exhibitions are all from well over a year ago; and hopefully these will not offend any of the artists or gallery management. (If I have to remove them, I will of course). I hope though, I am promoting the gallery in my own independant way.
|Artist: Richard Deacon
|Artist: Lynn Chadwick
|Artist: Roger Hiorn
|Artist: Anthea Hamilton
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|Artist: John McCracken
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Our Kanza collection is a tribute to the Kaw People. Most of the artifacts, beadwork and broadcloth are donations from members or reproductions of particular pieces associated with the people of the Plains.
We invite you to view the bronze busts of the last full-bloods and important leaders of the Kaw; these were created for the tribe by Mark Samsil, a resident of Kansas and friend of the Kaw. We have beadwork, cradleboards, leather hatchets and carved pipes on display showing their past way of life. Included in the collection is an array of beaded moccasins from youth to adult; it showcases a variety of artwork that reflects many personalities.
The Kanza Museum is not large in size, but it does tells a story. So take your time, look through the displays and remember personal tours are available should you need more information.
We have a small gift shop available for those in search of Pendleton blankets, broadcloth, T-shirts and hats.
Crystal Douglas
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I have now reviewed the response from Internal Affairs about their internet-filtering scheme.
Overall, it looks like a reasonable attempt to create a system that will efficiently and fairly block people from viewing illegal material on the Internet. The process for adding sites looks reasonably robust and, assuming they are doing what they're saying, the sites are reviewed monthly.
I do have a number of issues with the system, including:
- the system can only block based on internet address (IP address). It is common to have multiple websites on one IP address, but the internet-filtering system will block access to all of them even if only one of them is hosting objectionable material.
- the list is being kept secret and therefore people cannot check to see that the system is not being abused (as was found to be the case in Australia recently). I contrast this with the activities of New Zealand's Chief Censor who publishes a publicly accessible database listing the material that has been banned.
My more serious concern is that I see that this is a "softly-softly" first step to implementing mandatory censorship of the Internet. Not many people are prepared to defend access to child pornography and, after all, the scheme is only voluntary. However, "objectionable" material includes many categories other than child abuse and I do not expect the voluntary nature of the scheme to remain that way (either through legal mandate or other pressures). As the scheme expands I believe there will be more potential for abuse and the deliberate blocking of legitimate material.
I am now following up some of the issues raised with Internal Affairs, the Minister, and the Chief Censor.
I have also asked the Chief Ombudsmand for comment on the Department's withholding of the list of banned sites.
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I recall the system used in the trial wouldn't block other websites hosted on the same IP address. I believe it would intercept that traffic, but if the URL doesn't match a blacklist it allows the web request to continue. Quite how that works isn't clear. From the OIA response, they claim they store no record of those requests.
Sam is correct, one of my mates works with one of the providers who participated in the trial and he said the system is able to process multiple sites hosted on the same address and only block access to those matching the government list.
Thanks, I have asked IA for more details and I am waiting for their response.


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A best-in-class multivitamin and mineral formulation created for women with PCOS, but appropriate for any woman interested in a first class formula at a reasonable price. Designed for maximum absorption with separate AM and PM doses.
Two of the most important minerals for any woman are iron and calcium. But these essential minerals compete for absorption. Separating the iron (AM dose) from the calcium (PM dose) allows for better absorption of both. Iron absorption is further enhanced by the presence of vitamin C in the AM dose.
Our AM formula provides a complement of necessary vitamins to start your day off right. The PM formula is a blend of important minerals to support a healthy lifestyle. The PM formula also contains 1000 IU of vitamin D, which studies have shown promotes good sleep.
The addition of our EPA/DHA (omega-3 fatty acids) softgel for a complete prenatal solution!
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Jim Waldo is a Distinguished Engineer with Sun Microsystems Laboratories, where he investigates next-generation large-scale distributed systems. He is currently the technical lead of Project Darkstar, a multi-threaded, distributed infrastructure for massive multi-player on-line games and virtual worlds. Prior to his current assignment with Sun Labs, he was the lead architect for Jini, a distributed programming system based on Java.
Before joining Sun, Jim spent eight years at Apollo Computer and Hewlett Packard working in the areas of distributed object systems, user interfaces, class libraries, text and internationalization. While at HP, he led the design and development of the first Object Request Broker, and was instrumental in getting that technology incorporated into the first OMG CORBA specification.
Jim is a Professor of the Practice at Harvard University, where he teaches distributed computing and topics in the intersection of policy and technology in the department of computer science.
Jim received his Ph.D. in philosophy from the University of Massachusetts (Amherst). He also holds M.A. degrees in both linguistics and philosophy from the University of Utah. He is a member of the IEEE and ACM.
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Meet new CBS graduate student Nerea Eizagirre Telleria!
Nerea was born in 1992 in Zumaia, Gipuzkoa. She studied in the Public School of her hometown until she finished High School. She got an "academic excellence" competitive award for her high school transcripts and her performance at the standardized competitive tests. Due to the award, the Basque Government financed her university studies. During high school, Nerea won literary prizes for young writers: Azkue Saria(Euzkaltzaindia) and Urruzuno Saria(Basque Government). In 2009, she moved to Barcelona to start her undergraduate studies in Literature at the Universitat de Barcelona. After finishing her BA, she moved back to the Basque Country again. She studied for an MA in the Euskal Herriko Unibertsitatea EHU-UPV (University of Basque Country), at the faculty of Sarriko, Bilbao. She earned an MA in Globalization and Development, focusing on international conflicts and peace building processes. She wrote her MA thesis about the Syrian war, focusing on Kurdish women. While she was studying her MA in Bilbao, the City Hall of Bilbao selected her for the "Solidary Youth" program. The City Hall of Bilbao provided Nerea an apartment to live in during a year in the multicultural neighborhood of San Francisco in Bilbao. Her role was to volunteer in the neighborhood, participate in different forums, and teach Basque to children in the Public School called Miribilla Eskola. Next year, she moved back to her hometown Zumaia, and studied for an MA in Teacher Training for Secondary Educationat in the EHU-UPV Donostia. Between the periods of 2017-2019, she worked as a High School Language teacher (Basque, Spanish and English). She served as a teacher in the Basque Public Secondary Education System in the localities of Leioa, Azpeitia, Barakaldo and Berriz. She left her last job in Berriz just a couple of weeks before coming to Reno.
Nerea just started her PhD in Basque Studies in World Languages and Literatures. The following years she will write a dissertation about Basque literature and exile, analyzing the literary work of Joseba Sarrionaindia. Her academic fields are Basque Literature, Comparative Literature, Gender Studies and Multicultural Studies.


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Although founded in 2005, Carta d.o.o. (private limited company) began work in 2009. At the time we dealt with the sales of industrial bags exclusively, but as the volume of sales doubled and even tripled year over year, in 2012 we decided to move forth with our own manufacturing.
In March 2013 we opened a factory within the area of the Osijek free trade zone which, depending on the season, today employs 20-25 employees. Carta d.o.o. is wholly owned by the local man and with great desire and courage we march towards expanding our production and generating new jobs. Our yearly production capacity is 30 million bags.


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June 24, 2017
by Samuel Haig
Global Digital Asset Exchange (GDAX) Vice President, Adam White, issued a follow-up statement regarding the multi-million dollar market sell order induced flash crash that momentarily drove prices as low as $0.10 USD after the order triggered an avalanche of stop order executions and margin position liquidations. The press release states that customers who experienced stop loss order executions or margin calls as a result of the dramatic price dive will be reimbursed.
Also Read: GDAX Exchange Sees Colossal ETH Flash Crash, Angered Traders Mount Lawsuit
Many Traders Suffered Serious Losses
GDAX saw a dramatic flash crash on its ETH/USD market this past Wednesday. GDAX blamed the flash crash on a multi-million dollar market sell order that instantaneously wiped 29.4% of the ETH value from the market, in turn triggering a flood of stop order executions and margin liquidations.
Many traders suffered serious losses, quickly taking to the internet to express their anger. A Google Document began to circulate attempting to rally angry investors to mount a class-action lawsuit. Although no violation was made against Coinbase's terms of service and legal action would be unlikely to be successful, GDAX and Coinbase's public perception seemed to be hanging in the balance – just weeks after the company announced that it will be seeking a $1 billion USD valuation.
On June 24 GDAX released their second official update regarding the June 21st flash-crash. The statement begins by iterating that "we are confident that all trades this week were executed properly, however, some customers did not receive the quality of service we strive to provide and we want to do better."
Read more: GDAX Announces It Will Absorb Investor Losses From Recent ETH Flash Crash


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As superstar of the herb garden, thyme is one of the most important herbs in the European kitchen.
In the Mediterranean world, thyme was once believed to be a symbol for courage, with Roman soldiers bathing in thyme infused water in the belief that they would gain vitality, strength and courage. It was also believed to be mood-lifting and libido-enhancing—an aphrodisiac enjoyed by those same soldiers (in a special combination of thyme and roses it was also used to prepare Roman houses for orgies!). Thyme has a long history of being used to cure shyness or melancholy and placed under your pillow it was used to aid sleep and ward off nightmares.
Even in Danish and German folklore, thyme had its place — seek out a patch wild thyme to find the favorite dwelling of woodland fairies (likely dancing the night away), drink a concoction of it to see them or invite them to your home by sprinkling dried thyme on your windowsills and doorways.
Not at all surprising, this aromatic herb whose name means 'fumigate' was also used as incense to freshen the air and ward off evil spirits, and let us not forget, the Egyptians relied heavily on it as an embalming agent to preserve their dead Pharaohs. Yes, this celebrated herb has a rich and colorful history.
Even today, the chemical compounds found in thyme have many therapeutic applications and have proven to be an excellent remedy against a number of maladies:
- Essential thyme oil is widely used as an antiseptic and disinfectant—you'll find it in mouthwash, hand sanitizer and acne medication.
- Adding the essential oil to a bath (or a drop on your pillow) is mood enhancing and helps bring on a restful sleep and calm dreams.
- Thyme tea has a number of benefits—drink it to treat menstrual cramps or other stomach ailments, lung congestion, coughing and overall flu conditions….even hangovers!
- Used in cooking, thyme aids the digestion of fatty foods and meats such as duck, lamb, and pork, plus adding it to recipes help protect against foodborne diseases.
Thyme is quite aromatic and flavorful without ever being overpowering. It blends well with other herbs and spices, especially rosemary and adds a wonderful fragrance and savory touch to recipes with its floral, herbaceous, and fresh flavors.
When using dried thyme, as a rule of thumb, use one-third as much as fresh thyme and when cooking with thyme be sure to add it early on in the process so that the oils and aroma have enough time to release.
Widely used in Italian and French cooking, thyme is the primary herb in soups and stews and pairs well with all types of meat. It is a great complement to vegetables such as mushrooms, potatoes, carrots, eggplants, and tomatoes. And it's excellent for a herb bread or flavored butter, and lemon thyme is superb with fish and chicken.
For delicious roasted spuds, toss them in olive oil, thyme, sea salt and lots of freshly ground pepper. Or when you grill meat, you can create a fabulous marinade with a combination of thyme, sage and rosemary, along with olive oil and freshly ground pepper.
Thyme Roasted Tomatoes
Serves 6
1 kg assorted heirloom tomatoes, halved
1 fresh sweet white onion (or red onion), cut into rings
4 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil (60 ml)
sea salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
2 teaspoons (or more) chopped fresh thyme
1. Preheat an oven to 450°F / 230°C.
2. In a large baking dish, arrange the tomatoes, cut side up, in a single layer. Scatter the onions slices and garlic over the tomatoes. Drizzle evenly with the olive oil and season generously with salt and pepper. Sprinkle with the chopped thyme.
3. Roast until tomatoes are softened but still hold their shape, about 15 minutes. Stir once halfway through the cooking time. Serve warm or at room temperature.
TIP: Enjoy as a side, over a toasted baguette or even along with a bowl of pasta with fresh grated parmesan cheese.
Fresh thyme is superior in its flavor compared to dry.
To keep fresh herbs the longest, thyme is best stored wrapped in a lightly damp paper towel and stored in a plastic bag in the refrigerator. Remove as much of the air as possible from the bag to help preserve its freshness.
Try a delicious recipe using fresh thyme:
- Pear, Roquefort & Honey Crostini
- Marinated Lentil Salad
- Savory Tomato and Thyme Salmon
- Parsnip Apple Risotto
- Roasted Butternut Squash and Sweet Potato Soup
- Thyme-Infused Roasted Garlic Spread


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This listing is for a set of regulation size corn hole boards. This set comes complete with 8 all weather bags. 4 orange bags and 4 purple bags. The bags are filled with plastic pellets instead of corn and are regulation size and weight and come with their own drawstring bag for storage.These boards also have a metal scoring plate attached with the magnets that match the bag colors for easy scoring. If you would like different colored bags other than the ones specified with this set, please feel free to add a message stating color choices upon check out. If no message is received, the colors specified will be sent. Color choices are black, yellow, red, green, brown, pink, purple, orange, grey, maroon, royal blue and navy blue. These lights come in red, white, blue, green and amber. If you would like lights added, just contact me and I can do a special listing for you. These boards are custom built using 2" x 4" framework and have a 1/2 hardwood birch playing surface. They have 2" x 4" folding legs for easier carrying and transporting that are bolted on using 3/8 bolts with locking nuts. They are constructed using decking screws and all holes are filled and sanded. Undersides and frames are stained and coated with polyurethane.
Upon completion, we apply multiple coats of polycrylic for UV and wear protection. The item "Beach Scene Corn Hole Boards Bean Bag Toss Game" is in sale since Sunday, April 14, 2019. This item is in the category "Sporting Goods\Outdoor Sports\Backyard Games\Cornhole Bag Toss". The seller is "wayne-michele" and is located in Saint Charles, Minnesota. This item can be shipped to United States.


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Bin Warehouse is a fast growing company dedicated to providing our customers with top quality, durable products at affordable prices. In business for more than 15 years, Bin Warehouse looks forward to helping others with our custom storage units and plastic and fabric totes.
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In the early 1950s, people of a mid-sized town in Southern California found themselves in desperate need of a new hospital.
A fundraising campaign was formed by civic leaders and healthcare professionals to raise money to build a true community hospital — one owned and governed by the people.
This drive led to the opening of the original 112-bed Hospital in 1956. The Hospital has undergone a vast transformation since then; it is now a regional medical center offering nationally-recognized departments and services, with 418 general acute beds, 48 licensed critical care beds, 13 state-of-the-art surgical suites, and a full-service Emergency Department with a Chest Pain Center and nationally certified Stroke Center.
External Environment Opportunities & Threats
- The town and surrounding County community markets are growing.
- State of the art regional medical facilities and skilled staff.
- Community owned and historically a cultural icon.
- National Healthcare Mandate (Obama care) will reduce government insurance (Medicare) hospital payments.
- Increasing state government regulation adding to operating costs.
- Community needs expanding with increasing operating costs.
- Intense competition from surrounding private hospitals.
- Hospital reputation is declining.
Strategic Response
- Considering the expanding community needs, The Hospital needed to find ways to deliver services to a growing volume of patients with the same (or less) facilities and resources.
- With the possible implementation of the National Healthcare Mandate, the Hospital may need to provide more services with less revenue (40%).
- With increasing competition from more medical providers in the community, the Hospital needs to improve "customer" satisfaction through superior service (re-branding).
- Market growth through customer satisfaction will need to translate into effectiveness (quality) and efficiency(speed) in delivering medical services.
- Increasing government regulations will require discipline in compliance and accuracy in documentation to minimize non-value overhead burden.
- To attract the necessary professional talent to execute the strategy, the Hospital will need to be recognized in the community as a "best place to work."
Organizational Development Project:
Hand & Associates targeted the Hospital's Emergency Department (ED). The rationale for choosing ED was based on the following facts:
- ED treats the highest volume of patients from the community.
- Most critical and urgent needs served.
- Highest legal risk to the hospital.
- Most visible to the community.
- It is the economic "engine" of the hospital (50% of all revenue).
The Process
Data Gathering & Diagnostics
These are some of the findings from our OD expert's on-site inspections/interviews:
- "Purpose" and "direction" were unclear among staff and no measurable performance metrics existed.
- Skills were inconsistent across the department.
- General attitudes and morale were negative and uncooperative at times.
- Coordination/teamwork lacking especially between nursing and physicians.
- Management span of control too broad for performance monitoring & coaching.
- Critical work standards were not identified and/or enforced.
- Bottlenecks in the system negatively impacted ED throughput times.
- Patient discharge practices of "batching" exceeded ED capacity.
- Staff nursing scheduling was inconsistent and unbalanced – perception of favoritism.
- Admissions/ED interface lacked coordination interfering with process "flow".
- Cath-Lab/Stemi team interface lacked robust coordination process.
- Conflicting staff values regarding ED values and priorities.
- "We/They" issues among, nurses, travelers, physicians impeded communication.
The only metrics that could be gathered are those shown in red in Figure II below:
Action Planning
- Communicate to staff and review "future state" metrics on key performance processes.
- Process-flow all ED key processes from "door to discharge."
- Centralize control and approval of scheduling with ED Direct initially.
- Organize staff into multi-functional ED teams (1) Intake Team, (2) Critical Care Team, (3) Moderate Care Team, (3)Routine Care Team, (4) Registration & Discharge Team.
- Hire second shift supervisor reporting to day shift manager.
- Create ED team "event" purpose to reconnect the provider "calling."
- Team development for each of the four multi-functional teams.
- Create daily and monthly communication processes (Morning "huddles").
- Develop critical work standards and manage to policy.
- New-hire orientation process to socialize in the ED norms and expectations.
Subsequent to the implementation of the above recommendations, the following key metrics were gathered – see "Actual" column (green) in Figure III below:
The Results
Capacity increase:
- Processing 225 patients versus 147 [a 58% increase in volume], increases capacity equivalent to 4 additional beds and 5 full time nurses. (Per corporate calculations)
- 5 Rn's at $98K (salary & benefits) = $490,000 per yr.
- 4 additional beds @ 400 sq ft = 1,600 sq ft X $2.50 per sq ft = $4,000.
Patient revenue:
- Additional patients treated who otherwise would have to be redirected to another hospital or leave without being treated.
- 108 additional patients per day (255 vs. 147) X 365 days = 39,420 patients a year @ $600 average per visit = $23,652,000
- 7% of 147 patients leave without being treated and the Hospital not receiving payment = 10 patients per day X 365 days = 3,650 people per year @ $600 average per visit = $2,190,000 lost revenue.
Total yearly financial improvement = $26,336,000 (three year payback $79,008,000)
Other intangibles included: (a) better healthcare delivered to the community and (b) less funding by the community for hospital operations.


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George Takei gives amazing civics lesson to pro-Davis trolls: 'I know the First Amendment. Do you?'
Actor George Takei shut down Kim Davis supporters on Facebook on Tuesday with a lesson on civics.
Following Kim Davis' release from a Kentucky jail for refusing to issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples, Takei wrote that the spectacle had become a "circus."
"So let us be clear: This woman is no hero to be celebrated," Takei explained, pointing to a video of Davis exiting the jail as 'Eye of the Tiger' played over loud speakers. "She broke her oath to uphold the Constitution and defied a court order so she could deny government services to couples who are legally entitled to be married."
"She is entitled to hold her religious beliefs, but not to impose those beliefs on others," he continued. "If she had denied marriage certificates to an interracial couple, would people cheer her? Would presidential candidates flock to her side?"
"In our society, we obey civil laws, not religious ones. To suggest otherwise is, simply put, entirely un-American."
A Kim Davis supporter named Shawn replied: "George, learn the first amendment."
Several hours later, Takei returned with a civics lesson that silenced Shawn.
The First Amendment has two clauses that are relevant here. One is the Establishment Clause, and the other is the Prohibition Clause. Congress may not prohibit free worship, and that is what so many claim, wrongly, is being violated. But it is also not empowered to establish any religion, nor to enact any laws favoring one religion over the other. Permitting a state employee to foist her religion upon others, denying them a fundamental right as articulated by the U.S. Supreme Court in Obergefell, would be to give government, through this agent, the power to impose religious doctrine and viewpoint. That it cannot do. Ms. Davis is in effect establishing religion by using her governmental powers to impose her religious views.
"I know the First Amendment, Shawn. Do you?" the actor concluded.


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Just saw this on FB. So, ehhhh, this would make me eligible for overtime.
Currently, if you make more than $23,660 a year, your employer is under no obligation to pay you the standardized overtime rate of 1.5 times regular pay for working more than 40 hours a week. But now the Labor Department is contemplating more than doubling that threshold to $52,000, according to Politico's report.
How big is this? Unlike raising the minimum wage, increasing the overtime pay threshold can be done unilaterally by the Obama administration. The Department of Labor needs no outside approval in order to update the rule.
The loophole of white-collar exemptions: The other critical feature of an update to the overtime pay rule would include narrowing of the exemptions for white-collar workers, who aren't entitled to overtime. Currently, "white collar" is defined broadly enough to include someone classified as any kind of supervisor or manager, which can lead to some blatantly exploitative scenarios.
So....is this going to happen?
I'm hourly, white collar, and make too much (currently) to get overtime. OMG, those weekends and midnights I'm finishing work...OMG. Please please please.


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Where does John Calipari rank among best coaches without a title?
Kentucky coach John Calipari has endured plenty of criticism throughout his career, so perhaps it's no surprise a backhanded compliment doesn't faze him.
Each time anyone has asked Calipari about being known as college basketball's best active coach never to win a championship, he brushes off the question and insists it's not that important to him.
"I'm not judging myself on that," he told the Sporting News in a Q&A earlier this month. "Now, everyone else might. But my whole thing will be, 'Do I have my team ready for that postseason run? Are we ready to compete?'"
Calipari certainly appears to have succeeded based on that method of evaluation. Kentucky (32-2) enters the NCAA tournament as a clear title favorite after being one Christian Watford buzzer-beating three away from an undefeated regular season.
If Calipari does not cut down the nets with this Kentucky team, the pressure on him to win his first ring will only intensify. Here's a look at where Calipari ranks on my list of college basketball's best all-time coaches who did not win a championship.
1. Eddie Sutton
Record: 804-327
NCAA Tournament appearances: 26
Final Fours: 1978 (Arkansas), 1995, 2004 (Oklahoma State)
Stat to note: One of only eight Division I coaches to eclipse 800 wins
Best shot to win a title: With four starters back from a team that went 26-2 the previous season but lost in the opening round of the NCAA tournament to Wake Forest, Sutton's 1977-78 Arkansas team was both loaded and motivated. Guards Sidney Moncrief, Ron Brewer and Marvin Delph earned the nickname "the Triplets," leading the Razorbacks to an undefeated record in non-league play, a Southwest Conference regular season title and a brief appearance at No. 1 in the AP poll. Arkansas swept through a star-studded West Regional to make the first Final Four in program history, but the Razorbacks' run ended with a 64-59 loss to top-ranked and eventual national champ Kentucky.
Two other good chances: 1985-86 Kentucky won 32 games but lost in the regional final to an LSU team it had previously beaten three times; Georgia Tech denied Sutton his first appearance in the national title game when Will Bynum scored a go-ahead layup in the final seconds in the 2004 Final Four.
2. John Calipari
Record: 499-154
NCAA tournament appearances: 14
Final Fours: 1996 (UMass)* 2008 (Memphis)* 2011 (Kentucky) (* = vacated)
Stat to note: Last year, he joined Rick Pitino as the only coaches to lead three different schools to the Final Four
Best shot to win a title: Memphis led Kansas 60-51 with 2:12 remaining in the 2008 national title game before Kansas caught fire and the Tigers reverted to their season-long habit of erratic free throw shooting. Chris Douglas-Roberts and Derrick Rose both missed key free throws down the stretch, enabling Kansas to tie the game on Mario Chalmers' famous three-pointer at the buzzer and win in overtime 75-68. Said Calipari afterward, "Ten seconds to go, we're thinking we're national champs. To be that close and have these kids suffer in there like they are right now, as a coach you're just like, 'Man, I wish I could have done one thing to get them over the hump."
Two other good chances: Marcus Camby and Lou Roe led top-seeded UMass to the 1996 Final Four, but the Minutemen fell 81-74 to a loaded Kentucky team that went on to win the national title; Despite assuming the role of title favorite in the 2010 NCAA tournament after Kansas lost in the second round, Calipari's first Kentucky team failed to reach the Final Four when it had an ill-timed cold shooting night in the Elite Eight against West Virginia.
3. John Chaney
Record: 516-253
NCAA tournament appearances: 17
Final Fours: None
Stat to note: Made the NCAA tournament at Temple 17 times in 18 years from 1984 to 2001
Best shot to win a title: Temple entered the 1988 NCAA tournament ranked No. 1 in the nation, having suffered only one loss by a single point at the hands of UNLV. The Owls rode freshman star Mark Macon, Chaney's trademark stingy matchup zone and an experienced senior class all the way to the Elite Eight, but second-seeded Duke ended their run one win shy of the final Four. The Blue Devils' swarming man-to-man defense took Macon out of his game, contributing to his 6-for-29 shooting night. Of Temple's five Elite Eight losses under Chaney, it was the Owls' only one against a non-No. 1 seed.
Two other good chances: Macon redeemed himself as a senior when he rang up 35 points in a 1991 regional final against North Carolina, but the Tar Heels escaped with a 75-72 win; Eleventh-seeded Temple beat three higher seeds to reach the 2001 Elite Eight, but the Owls couldn't keep Michigan State from making its third straight Final Four, falling 69-62.
4. Lefty Driesell
Record: 786-394
NCAA tournament appearances: 13
Final Fours: none
Stat to note: Led four different programs -- Davidson, Maryland, James Madison and Georgia State -- to the NCAA tournament.
Best shot to win a title: Had a loaded Maryland team made the NCAA tournament in 1974, many believe it might have won it. Instead the fourth-ranked Terps lost a classic ACC title game to top-ranked NC State and got shut out of the field entirely because only conference champions made the 16-team event at that time. It's small consolation to Driesell and stars Tom McMillen, Len Elmore and John Lucas, but that game's legacy was the change it sparked. The NCAA tournament expanded to 32 teams the following year to ensure that a potential champ like Maryland would never again be left home.
Two other good chances: Maryland won the ACC title in 1975 and advanced to the Elite Eight, but Louisville held the Terps to 43 percent shooting in a 96-82 loss; In 1969, Driesell led Davidson to a 27-win season and NCAA tournament victories over Villanova and St. John's before the Wildcats fell 87-85 to North Carolina in the East Region finals.
5. Gene Keady
Record: 550-289
NCAA tournament apperances: 19
Final Fours: none
Stat to note: Won six Big Ten regular season titles and seven Big Ten coach of the year awards
Best shot to win a title: National player of the year Glenn "Big Dog" Robinson led the 1993-94 Purdue team to a Big Ten championship, a No. 1 seed and Keady's first Elite Eight appearance, but the junior forward picked the wrong game to score his least points of the season. Harassed by an array of Duke defenders, Robinson scored just 13 point on 6-for-22 shooting in the Regional Finals, enabling the Blue Devils to upset the Boilermakers 69-60. The off night from Robinson was all the more frustrating for Purdue because the Boilermakers had every chance to make their first Final Four. Duke star Grant Hill sat for long stretches of the second half in foul trouble, but Purdue could not capitalize.
Two other good chances: Mitch Richmond scored 27 points to help Kansas State wipe out a nine-point halftime deficit and upset top-seeded Purdue 73-70 in the 1988 Sweet 16; Sixth-seeded Purdue needed only to beat eighth-seeded Wisconsin to make its first Final Four after both Big Ten schools made unlikely runs to the 2000 Elite Eight, but the Badgers emerged with a 64-60 victory.
6. Guy Lewis
Record: 592-279
NCAA tournament appearances: 14
Final Fours: 1967, 1968, 1982, 1983, 1984 (Houston)
Stat to note: Only coach ever to make five Final Fours without winning a title
Best shot to win a title: 1982-83 Houston Cougars were one of the most captivating teams in college basketball history, running the floor and finishing in transition with such authority that they earned the nickname Phil Slamma Jamma. Led by future NBA all-stars Akeem Olajuwon and Clyde Drexler, Houston entered the NCAA tournament as a clear title favorite and trounced second-ranked Louisville in the national semifinals to set up what appeared to be a coronation against plucky underdog NC State. We all know what happened next. There was Lorenzo Charles' dunk-from-an-air-ball, Jim Valvano's wild sprint and a 10-loss Wolfpack team that barely made the NCAA tournament pulled off one of the great upsets in NCAA history.
Two other good chances: Ranked No. 1 in the nation after upsetting UCLA during the regular season in the so-called 'Game of the Century,' Houston lost the rematch in the 1968 Final Four 101-69; The Olajuwon-led Cougars returned to the national title game in 1984, but fell 84-75 to a dominant Georgetown team led by Patrick Ewing.
7. Rick Majerus
Record: 516-215
NCAA tournament appearances: 11
Final Fours: 1998 (Utah)
Stat to note: Captured six straight conference championships at Utah from 1995 to 2000
Best shot to win a title: Of the five NCAA tournament games Majerus' Utah teams lost against Kentucky, there's no question which one stings the most. A 78-69 loss to Kentucky in the 1998 national title game is so painful for Majerus that he says he can recite every detail of the final six minutes. Andre Miller and Michael Doleac had led Utah past Arizona and North Carolina on the way to the national title game, but the Utes couldn't hold onto a 12-point second-half lead against the Wildcats. Utah managed only four field goals in the final 16 minutes, one of which came in the final 10 seconds when the outcome was no longer in doubt.
Two other good chances: Keith Van Horn led Utah to a 29-4 record and a WAC title in 1997, but the Utes fell to defending national champ Kentucky in 1997; As a No. 2 seed, Utah lost in the second round to a Wally Szczerbiak-led Miami (Ohio) team in 1999.
8. Bob Huggins
Record: 710—266
NCAA tournament appearances: 19
Final Fours: 1992 (Cincinnati), 2010 (West Virginia)
Stat to note: Huggins' 18-year gap between Final Four appearances is the second longest in NCAA history (Lou Henson, 19 years)
Best shot to win a title: Two of Huggins' teams made the Final Four, and yet the team spotlighted here didn't make it out of the second round. Seemingly on its way to the No. 1 overall seed in the 2000 NCAA tournament, Cincinnati had its title hopes dashed when consensus national player of the year Kenyon Martin suffered a season-ending knee injury during the Conference USA tournament. The shell-shocked Bearcats still had a backcourt of DerMarr Johnson, Kenny Satterfield and Steve Logan, but the selection committee dropped them to a No. 2 seed and they fell in the second round. It was a cruel way to go out for a team that had been 27-1 prior to Martin's injury.
Two other good chances: Led by Nick Van Exel, Cincinnati reached the 1992 Final Four, where it lost to Michigan's Fab Five; A week after ousting top-seeded Kentucky to advance to the Final Four, Huggins' 2010 West Virginia team lost to eventual national champion Duke in the Final Four.
Honorable mention: Lou Carnesecca, Ray Meyer, Norm Stewart, Dale Brown, Jack Gardner, Ralph Miller
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Healing sex-trafficking survivors in Omaha
April Baker thought she had her life in order, until the panic attacks set in. The 32-year-old was in college, studying to be a psych nurse. She had a job in health care, and a toddler son, whom she adored.
Then, it started. She had anxiety so great, she couldn't leave the house. She suffered from post-traumatic stress disorder and learned through hard work and therapy that until she worked through some serious issues linked to childhood trauma, she could not heal and get better.
"I didn't realize how much all of that affected me and has carried into adulthood," Baker said.
She was a 15-year-old runaway who was forced into prostitution. She was a victim of sex trafficking right here in Omaha.
"I left home because my father was on drugs. He was on meth. My dad was so on drugs, hard core. We had no electricity, no food, no running water," she said. Baker has been sharing parts of her story with a Christian-based women's support group called Rejuvenating Women, in part of her recent journey to heal a period of her life that creates nightmares.
Baker said on the streets, girls like her gravitated towards people who would provide them with basic needs, like food and a place to sleep.
"I met this nice guy who became my 'boyfriend,'" she said.
Baker said she ended up living in a house at 22nd and Leavenworth streets, at first, "dancing" for money. She said 30 girls lived in the house in the early '90s and they didn't dare try to leave or run away from the pimp who controlled them.
"It was very much an escort service. You were called and whatever was needed, was given," Baker said.
She didn't want to live in terror and have sex for money. No 16-year-old wants that, she said.
"People would say, 'Why didn't you leave?' I'm sorry, when someone has a gun next to their headboard every night, you know that you don't," Baker explained.
She said the house, now torn down, was a haven for drugs, sex deals and trouble. She escaped the lifestyle one day after a "job" at a man's house. She said she climbed out a bathroom window wearing only a T-shirt. She said her pimp was sick and couldn't come after her.
"Pretty much, every person's nightmare happened here," Baker said recently, as she strolled the empty lot next to a neatly kept church next door.
Julie Shrader opens her living room and heart to women like Baker. Shrader helped found a non-profit to deal with women's issues of brokenness and abuse. Weekly Bible studies and group meetings help women work through issues like sex trafficking, abortion and depression.
Shrader said many women hide under a blanket of shame.
"It's so important to know that you are forgiven, that you don't have to live with that shame and guilt and icky feelings," she told a group gathered in her west Omaha home. She also hosts a weekly radio program to help women heal.
A licensed therapist helps run the group talks.
"It's that deep-rooted junk that causes anxiety, depression, that just causes the moods," said Dena Stemm, a licensed mental health practitioner and board member with the group.
She and other friends are helping Amber and women like her to understand that they are victims who need love and support. In the past, law enforcement and society in general would view prostitutes as women who "choose" this lifestyle.
Shrader herself is a former "dancer" who traveled with a group of girls and worked bachelor parties for much of her 20's. She too was homeless.
"There's a lot of things I chose to do in my life that I regret, but God has used these things in my life to create this group of women, this organization," said Shrader.
After a career in health care for 25 years, Shrader founded the group to reach out to others who are suffering.
"I'm talking about it because there's too much silence about it. We have to start," said April.
On a recent sunny day, she returned to the place on Leavenworth where she lived for two years. She returned there on the advice of her therapist, with pieces of paper. Each one had a handwritten word that April wanted to destroy.
"I'm gonna burn them," she said.
One by one, she clicked a lighter and made those words of her past disappear. Words like "prostitute," "dirty," "bondage."
"This is for all the boys, girls, men and women who are slaves, every day," she said, as she watched the word "slave" flare up in flames before dropping it into a metal trash can.
When Baker finished turned the words to ash, she dumped them on the ground.
"When it turns to ash, it goes away. You can spread those ashes, like a death," she said.
Rejuvenating Women along with Christ Community Church and other organizations are hosting a week-long awareness campaign to educate Omaha about human trafficking. For a list of talks and events go to www.priceoflifeomaha.com


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A firewall on your network can cause license problems. This problem is only encountered when the client (the computer on which you are running Coventor software) is trying to access a license from the server across a network. The client machine must be able to access two different ports on the license server machine. The first port is the port at which the daemon lmgrd runs (typically 54000 for CoventorWare) and the second port is the port at which vendor daemon runs. You can check the ports that are being used in the licensing log file. For example, the figure below shows CoventorWare-mcosmld.log file with the port numbers for CoventorWare.
The vendor daemon port is a default port and its number will change each time license server is restarted. To specify a fixed port for vendor daemon, add
port= User Specified Port Number
at the end of VENDOR line in the license file. For example, the figure below shows CoventorWare license file with 54001 as the port for vendor daemon.
After making this change, stop and restart the license and re configure your network firewall to open these two ports to the client computers that need to access them. Your network administrator will be able to do this for you.