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The inherent downside to most Android and iOS devices is the lack of removable storage. When get to the store, you tell yourself that you don't really need the model with the larger storage, so you buy the cheaper model. Or maybe you're a Nexus 7 user and realize that that 8GB (or even 16GB) is a sad, sad joke when it comes to storing video and music.
These aren't problems that are going to go away any time soon. Some Android devices support USB mounted storage, and the iPad has an SD card adapter, but these solutions aren't totally functional. Until I was introduced to the Kingston WiDrive, I was convinced that there wasn't any single solution that would work for either platform. Despite its other shortcomings, however, the WiDrive seems like it could well be that solution.
Kingston's WiDrive is a portable storage drive with a WiFi access point built-in. If you have the SSID and the password to the device, and Kingston's WiDrive app, you can access the device just like you could any other networked storage device. The internal battery allows you to create a point-to-point network with the WiDrive anywhere you are, allowing you to share files with multiple people even when not connected to the internet. As long as you are in range of the WiDrive, and as long as the battery holds up, you have access to those files. If you are in a long car ride, or on an airplane, the WiDrive also makes a perfect device for stashing a few movies to watch while you are on the go.
Setting up the WiDrive is silly simple. The back of the device has the SSID and password for the first time you connect, and the settings for the unit are very easy to access from the app once you connect to it. All you do is connect to the device as though it were a wireless access point, after pressing the only button on the WiDrive, and then launch the app on your device. The battery indicator for the WiDrive doesn't give you exact percentages for how much you have left, but instead offers you a color code for general awareness. It's nice to be able to look down and see orange and know I need to charge it soon, but I would much rather the app just tell me how much battery I actually have left.
Connecting the WiDrive to the computer works exactly as you would expect. In fact it works just like any other flash drive, allowing you to transfer files to the device in whatever format you choose, and organizing them however you like. When you are connected to your tablet, transferring files isn't exactly as obvious. The WiDrive app offers a basic filesystem for moving things from one place to another, but offers very little in the way of error reporting should a file fail to transfer. This became especially troublesome when trying to move a large file from the tablet to the WiDrive, where the app would show a transfer status bar and then simply stop the transfer and return to the app.
If you want to play a movie from the WiDrive, you can stream it right from the unit to your media player. In fact, during our tests we had two Nexus 7 units connected to the WiDrive at the same time, streaming the same movie at the same time in 720p. Both devices received the movie and played the file flawlessly. Using the WiDrive in this manner is probably not recommended though, as the unit got very hot during playback. Despite such abuse, however, the WiDrive kept its end of the agreement and still managed to last 3 hours and 47 minutes. According to Kingston, the battery is supposed to last for up to four hours of continuous use, but I think it is safe to assume that our test exceeded the standard use case for this device.
The WiDrive is not without problems unfortunately. If you connect the device to a power source, it doesn't do anything but charge. When you are connected to the WiDrive, you can't be connected to another wireless network, and currently the device doesn't support mounting to an existing wireless network. You can't connect the WiDrive to your tablet via a USB on-the-go (OTG) cable, either.
Essentially the WiDrive is only useful when you are not at home. It's a fantastic tool for when you are not connected to the internet, but I found switching back and forth between a data connection and the WiDrive to be tedious and unnecessary in a world with such inexpensive cloud storage. This device would be infinitely more useful if it synced to my Dropbox or Google Drive in some way, so it served as an offline locker for my files already stored online.
If you find yourself without access to high speed internet regularly, an you need to carry a high volume of files with you, the WiDrive does a really nice job. If you're a media junkie or know you will be somewhere that multiple tablet users will want access to media files, I was really surprised by how well it worked. I think Kingston has made a great device to fit an obvious niche of users, and the price for what you are getting is well worth it.
Kingston offers the WiDrive in three different sizes at three different price points. Starting with the $50 16GB model, the $85 32GB one, and finally $145 for 64GB.
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This loaner unit was provided to us by Kingston.


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For years, physicists have attempted to explain dark energy - a mysterious influence that pushes space apart faster than gravity can pull the things in it together. But physics isn't always about figuring out what things are. A lot of it is figuring out what things cause. And in a recent paper, a group of physicists asked this very question about dark energy, and found that in some cases, it might cause time to go forward. [5] The proposal by the trio though phrased in a way as to suggest it's a solution to the arrow of time problem, is not likely to be addressed as such by the physics community—it's more likely to be considered as yet another theory that works mathematically, yet still can't answer the basic question of what is time. [4] The Weak Interaction transforms an electric charge in the diffraction pattern from one side to the other side, causing an electric dipole momentum change, which violates the CP and Time reversal symmetry. The Neutrino Oscillation of the Weak Interaction shows that it is a General electric dipole change and it is possible to any other temperature dependent entropy and information changing diffraction pattern of atoms, molecules and even complicated biological living structures.
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TOKYO (Reuters) - Bank of Japan Governor Haruhiko Kuroda said on Thursday the central bank will pursue the most appropriate yield curve to achieve its 2 percent inflation target.
He also said the central bank is ready to ease policy further by cutting its short- and long-term interest rate targets, or expanding risky asset purchases.
If necessary, the BOJ can also choose to expand the monetary base faster, Kuroda said.
"Our new framework centered on yield curve control can respond to (economic) situations more flexibly compared with our past framework. As a result, our policies become more sustainable," Kuroda said in a speech at an annual meeting of securities firms.
Kuroda said he did not see signs of excessive risk-taking or overheating in financial activity as a result of the central bank's ultra-loose monetary policy.
"At present, we don't see any big problem in Japan's financial system stability," he said.
At its rate review last week, the BOJ switched its policy target to interest rates from the pace of money printing, after years of massive asset purchases failed to jolt the economy out of decades-long stagnation.
Under a new "yield curve control" (YCC) framework, the BOJ pledged to keep the 10-year bond yield around zero percent. It also maintained a policy of charging a 0.1 percent interest on a portion of excess reserves financial institutions park with the central bank.
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Bukht Nassar (Nebuchadnezzar)
As it is apparent, the situation with Nebuchadnezzar was like that of Nimrod at the time of Abraham (PUH), and he was a tyrant man and his capital and the center of his kingdom was in Babel (Babylon) in the lands of Iraq near by Al-Hillah, and he was a magus and a bastard (natural son) and had no father, all of that was mentioned. Then he invaded the holy lands and conquered Jerusalem and destroyed it and burned the Torah and threw the dead bodies in the Temple and he killed for the blood of John ben Zacharias (PUH) seventy thousand and he captivated the others and took their fortunes and brought them to Babylon and they remained in Babylon for one hundred years as slaves for the magii. Then God had mercy upon them and so a king of the kings of Persia who knew God ordered to get them back to their lands, and they remained for one hundred years doing the goodness and remained on the straight path, but then they got back to the ill manners and the sins, so then a king (caesar) of the romans that was called Antiâkhius [probably Titus] so he destroyed Jerusalem again and captivated the people and they have a long story that shouldn't be mentioned here because the speech is about Nebuchadnezzar. They say he was called like that because he was found laying down at an idol called Bukht that belonged to a king called Nassar (Nezzar), and that was when he was born and no father nor a mother for him were known, and some say that he was called by this name because he was breastfeeeded from a she-dog that was called Bukht and it belonged to a man called Nassar, and he wasn't circumcised and he invaded Jerusalem with six hundred thousand legions.
It is testifed about this matter by God's saying: And We decreed for the Children of Israel in the Scripture: Ye verily will work corruption in the earth twice, and ye will become great tyrants. So when the time for the first of the two came, We roused against you slaves of Ours of great might who ravaged (your) country, and it was a threat performed. Then we gave you once again your turn against them, and We aided you with wealth and children and made you more in soldiery. (Saying): If ye do good, ye do good for your own souls, and if ye do evil, it is for them (in like manner). So, when the time for the second (of the judgments) came (We roused against you others of Our slaves) to ravage you, and to enter the Temple even as they entered it the first time, and to lay waste all that they conquered with an utter wasting(Al-Isrâ':4-7), and the meaning of that and only God knows, that We inspired (mentioned) for the Israelites in Torah and told them about what shall they do of sins and tyranny and they will commit many crimes that they should be punished in this life before the after-life and most important of what they shall commit are two things: the first is to do against what is mentioned in Torah of laws and regulations and to rebel against God, and then kill Isaiah and Jeremiah with no right but because they are prophets calling back to worship God and order with the goodness and prohibit the ill-manners, and the second one is that they shall kill Zacharias and John and the desire to kill Jesus the son of Mary (PUT). About God's saying "So when the time for the first of the two came, We roused against you slaves of Ours of great might who ravaged (your) country, and it was a threat performed" meaning the promise of punishment in this life before the after-life, at that time We shall send over you servants for us, meaning Nebuchadnezzar and his soldiers, that shall come and ask for you and look for you and look for your shameful history and your crimes and punish you severely, because the wrong disbeliever is God's sword that God uses to revenge and to punish the rebellious, and then God shall take revenge of him in the after-life. So he shall be sent over you to kill you and to captivate you and take all of your fortunes. Then God shall have mercy upon you and let you back to your lands and homes and you shall be in safety for some time as long you are on the straight path, and when your souls turn ill as before and rebelled, God shall send to you the sword of revenge of what He prepared for such purpose as He took revenge of you in the first time, and then by a mercy from Him he got you back home again.
For God's saying "So, when the time for the second (of the judgments) came (We roused against you others of Our slaves) to ravage you," it means that We sent them to let your faces shown up because the traces of the revenge and the sins are obvious in them, and to lay waste all what they conquered by their force and their invasion for you and so they shall be controlling you again, and for this came the invasion of the king (caesar) of the romans or the king of Persia, both are mentioned. So God humiliated them by scattering them around and killing them and by destruction and they entered the Temple as they did in the first time and they killed their children and humiliated their nobles and their elders and took their fortunes. It is narrated by the prophet (PUH) that Nebuchadnezzar ruled for one hundred and eighty seven years, and killed seventy thousand warriors of jews for the blood of John ben Zacharias and destroyed the Temple and the jews were scattered all over the lands. As attributed to Al-Sâdiq (PUH) that he said: the earth was ruled by four, two believers and two disbelievers, as for the believers they were Solomon ben David (PUH) and Ðul-Qarnain, and as for the two disbelievers, they were Nimrod and Nebuchadnezzar.
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Case No 9 K 2565/77 3 May 1978
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The plaintiff held the title of Foreign Secretary and President of the State Council of the so-called Duchy of Sealand, an entity established on a former anti-aircraft platform erected by the United Kingdom eight miles off its southern coast and attached by concrete pillars to the seabed. At all relevant times, the platform was outside United Kingdom territorial waters.
The platform was abandoned after the Second World War and occupied in 1967 by a fanner British Army Officer who proclaimed the establishment of the Duchy. The plaintiff brought an action for a declaration that, as one of 106 persons who had acquired the citizenship of the "Duchy", he had lost his citizenship of the Federal Republic of Germany.
The action was admissible but unfounded. International law required three essential attributes for Statehood. The State must have a territory, a people and a government. At least two of these requirements were absent in the case of the "Duchy".
Territory must consist in a natural segment of the earth's surface. An artificial island, albeit connected to the earth's surface, did not satisfy this criterion. Whilst size was irrelevant, in order to constitute a people the group of persons in question must form a cohesive vibrant community. An association whose common purpose covered merely commercial and tax affairs was insufficient


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- The letter "G" (for "giga") before a unit of measure means the value is multiplied by 109 (one billion).
- The letter "T" (for "tera") before a unit of measure means the value is multiplied by 1012 (one million million).
- Therefore, 1 Tera = 1,000 Giga and 1 Giga = 1,000 Mega.
This is the speed at which a computer can run applications.
It is measured in hertz (abbreviation: Hz). As technology develops, recent computers' processing speeds have come to be noted in either MHz (megahertz) or GHz (gigahertz) because they are so fast.
The higher its processing speed, the faster a computer will be able to run word processing applications (Word), music players, imaging software, etc.
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Jessica Henderson, a UNC senior Acting major, won the Irene Ryan Acting Competition at the regional Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival last week in Sacramento, Calif., and will represent UNC at the KCACT national festival April 15-21 at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C.
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UNC alumna Neyla Pekarek and the band she joined after graduating, the Denver-based indie group The Lumineers, were nominated for two 2013 Grammy Awards. The group, which performed during the live TV broadcast of the awards on Feb. 10, received nominations in the Best New Artist and Best American Album categories.
The Lumineers are touring in front of sell-out crowds and have enjoyed multiple television appearances over the past two months including a recent performance on Saturday Night Live.
Pekarek earend her bachelor's degree in Music Education in 2010. Read more about Pekarek in the Greeley Tribune»


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We will get to the music in a minute, but on the chance that someone doesn't make it very far into this write up let's just get to the important piece of the Rise Above Fest immediately: raising awareness about suicide and mental illness. We can talk about it and throw around the startling statistics such as suicide is the tenth leading cause of death in the U.S. for all ages and that there is one death from suicide every 12.3 minutes (CDC), but what do we do to assist someone considering ending their life? And what if it is us struggling with depression or drug addiction? Resources are available. Get help. People do care.
If you are in a suicide crisis,
call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
or visit www.save.org
The Rise Above Fest, the brain child of Seether, is now in its third year at Bangor's Waterfront Pavilion, and is "the largest suicide prevention event ever held anywhere in the world" according to Dr. Daniel J Reidenberg, Executive Director of SAVE, Suicide Awareness Voices of Education, and the crowd just keeps getting bigger and bigger every year. Disturbed's metal anthem, "Ten Thousand Fists," was almost the correct head count but shy by a few thousand for this year's turn out. The place was packed. And the fans come from near and far – Boston, New York City, Pennsylvania, Charleston, SC, Detroit, MI – just to name a few, to hear their favorite bands and enjoy a Saturday full of metal music. This isn't a day for the faint of heart, but for those who love it heavy and screaming, Rise Above Fest is a can't miss event.
Before getting down to the bands, I'd like to thank all the fans at Rise Above Fest who chatted with me about the music, sharing with me their stories and "talking metal." And special thanks to our friend Evil Robb for giving me the inside scoop on the bands, metal music, sharing his opinions, and answering my countless questions.
Rise Above Fest is a chance for fans to see a lot of metal acts in a small amount of time, and this is engineered by the use of two side stages just outside the main venue. This year's event had a few staging hiccups and a huge line backed up at the gate, but the crews at the Waterfront busted their asses to make it work and the crowd was helpful as well – and that's saying something since the day was Hot and Humid. Great Job!
Not many fans were in the venue for Portland, Maine's own Sygnal to Noise, who put on a brief but impressive show for the fans on hand. Sygnal to Noise were the runner ups in the Waterfront Concerts sponsored battle of bands held earlier this year for this event.
Next was Cilver. With a female vocalist and a style that is hard without being metal core, Cilver left their mark but only had a two song set. Technical difficulties.
Memphis May Fire, all the way from Nashville, was next and worked the crowd well. Reminiscent of Linkin Park and All That Remains, Memphis May Fire has strong vocals and interesting compositions.
We Came As Romans was the fourth band of the day and started their set with straight scream and tremendous energy. Featuring two dissimilar vocalists, this band creates a unique sound, and their set became more melodic as they wrapped up with "Hope." All these bands can be found on Facebook if you wish to follow their tours and find out more.
The final two bands on the side stages are far from "up and coming" and have legions of fans here in the U.S. and abroad. First, Hatebreed. This is straightforward metalcore music with the requisite pounding guitar and drum beat that fans know and love. Jamey Jasta's vocals were full throttle and spot on. Strangely enough, Hatebreed's lyrics run toward the uplifting side of the emotional scale and encourage perseverance and self-confidence. The fans loved their performance.
Regularly filling stadiums and headlining metal festivals in Europe, Killswitch Engage was the last act on the side stages. Giving fans a great set, they also included a cover of Dio's "Holy Diver," a song they haven't played in two years. Sadly their set was cut short by one song due to weather. The clouds opened up and drenched the venue, and the lightning was too close for safety. The venue was forced to close until the storm passed, sending thousands of patrons to their cars.
Eventually the beating rain subsided and Waterfront crews were able to ready the venue for fans once again. What a mess.
Now for the main stage. Starting off with Burning Time from Portland, Maine, the crowd was ready to get back to the business of metal. Burning Time were the winners of the previously mentioned battle of the bands and had the privilege of opening the main stage for Rise Above Fest. The fans appreciated their set. Next was I Prevail, a band with a lot of members and a lot of energy. They utilize several different elements in their composition, including a bit of techno along with some cookie monster vocals. Their energy and these aspects added interest to their set. Beartooth was next, a band with a strong showing on Sirius radio, and several fans told me they were eager to see the band perform. Led by Caleb Shomo on vocals, Beartooth has a familiar metalcore sound with a lot of energy, drive, and the members of the band worked the show well. Fans loved what they heard.
Alter Bridge hit the main stage at 6:30. As fans know, Alter Bridge is made up of three former members of Creed, Mark Tremonti on lead guitar, Brian Marshall on bass, and Scott Phillips on drums, with Myles Kennedy on guitar and vocals. This line up gives Alter Bridge an edge by blending Tremonti's melodic guitar style, some would call his work beautiful, and Kennedy's electric vocals for a style that is not metal, but uniquely heavy. Rock stars through and through, Alter Bridge were fantastic. The set included "Come to Life," "Addicted to Pain," and "Rise Today."
Seether was next. It was nice to see Seether while it was still daylight so fans were able to actually see the band play rather than view them through their usually dim and moody stage lighting. Starting off with "Same Damn Life," the band sounded great. Dale Stewart, animated as ever, worked the stage, engaging the crowd, while Shaun Morgan was more subdued than last year's perform but still on target. John Humprey gave a fantastic show on drums and Bryan Wickmann's guitar work was strong. The set included several of their hits, including "Rise Above This," before ending with "Remedy."
Volbeat has a following, to say the least, and nearly every fan on hand was excited to see and hear their performance. They were not disappointed – Volbeat put on a magnetic performance. There is something irresistible about this band, several things actually, starting with Michael Poulsen's leadership of the performance, urging the crowd to participate as he effortlessly plays guitar, sings, and uses the entire width of the stage to draw in the fans. The man is a rock star in every sense of the word. Speaking of rock stars, Rob Caggiano, on lead guitar, has a flashy style that entertains the eyes as much as the ears. He's just plain fun to watch play. Backing everything up, Jon Larsen, on drums, and Kaspar Boye Larsen, on bass, hold the beat together and put on an energetic, top notch performance. The substantial setlist included "Lola Montez," new single "For Evigt," and wrapped up with "Still Counting." Chatting with fellow fans after Volbeat's performance, we all remarked on Volbeat's blend of metal themes with early American rock and roll to create an infectious, rolling, heavy style. One fan put it this way – "Volbeat sounds like Metallica and Misfits had a baby and asked Johnny Cash to be the god father." Divine.
Finally, the long hard day came to an end with one final set, and Disturbed took the stage. Opening their performance with "Ten Thousand Fists," frontman David Draiman was bigger than life and set the tone for the rest of the performance – Big! Disturbed brings a full, arena-style rock show to the stage and the fans love it. Famous for their special mix of industrial, goth, and anthemic, hard, heavy, rock music, Disturbed creates a spectacle for the fans with a massive use of pyrotechnics, drama, and of course, thousands of fists in the air. This is music that fans can't help but sing along to, and they did. The set included "Stricken," the hit cover of Simon and Garfunkels' "Sound of Silence," and ended with "Down with the Sickness." Wow.
And then it was done. The fans went home, or in many cases, started their long journey home to the far reaches of the nation, and Rise Above Fest was in the bag for another year. Darling's Waterfront Pavilion turned off the speakers and the lights, crews tidied the venue, and Bangor tucked in for a night's rest. All was well.
But let us not forget –
suicide and mental illness touches everyone somehow,
be it a family member or a friend.
People do care, even if they have no idea what to say or what to do.
Reach out if you need help.
Listen if someone needs to talk.
Rise Above.


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S100P may be acting as an important regulator of trophoblast invasion during placentation.
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Data suggest that analysis of S100P concentration in duodenal fluid (DF), in combination with routine screening upper gastrointestinal endoscopy (GIE), may facilitate the detection of pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC).
S100A2 and S100P can be used as specific duct markers in eccrine sweat glands, and combined use of S100P or S100A2 with keratins enables easy to distinction between secretory coils and ducts.
Data show that inhibition of S100 calcium binding protein P (S100P) results in reversing trastuzumab resistance (TzR) in proto-oncogene protein HER-2 (HER2)-driven breast cancers.
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We established a novel quantitative analysis for the S100P protein in EUS-FNA samples which, when combined with EUS-FNA cytology, could provide promising results for the reliable diagnosis of pancreatic adenocarcinoma (PCA)
S100P achieved 96.4% sensitivity, 93.3% specificity, 98.2% PPV, 87.5% NPV and 95.8% total accuracy, while IMP3 achieved 91.2% sensitivity, 86.7% specificity, 96.2% PPV, 72.2% NPV and 90.3% total accuracy for pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDA).Both markers were sensitive and specific for diagnosis of PDA.
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S100P in first trimester placenta was significantly less in spontaneous abortion patients than in normal pregnant women. Up-regulation of S100P in JAR cells promoted JAR cells proliferation, and increased the expression of p38 MAPK and pERK MAPK
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) - Gov. Jay Nixon is considering measures that could send more people convicted of sexually violent crimes to prison with longer sentences.
Lawmakers sent Nixon measures to redefine rape and other violent crimes in an effort put more people behind bars on felony convictions.
Supporters say the measures would increase protections for sexual assault victims. But the state public defender system argues that more people behind bars for longer terms will cost taxpayers.
The legislation also seeks to reverse recent state court rulings blocking civil commitments of sexually violent predators because of technical problems with the state's current law.
Despite these tough stances this year, lawmakers also passed legislation that would keep juveniles off public sex offender registry websites.


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Dangerous Work-The Construction Industry and the Immigrant Worker
Construction workers march carrying empty caskets.
"No one should have to sacrifice their life for their livelihood,
because a nation built on the dignity of work must provide safe working conditions for its people."
Secretary of Labor Thomas E. Perez.
At a labor rally last week, thousands marched in New York City in solidarity with construction workers, many of whom are immigrants and die every day in construction-related accidents.
According to Lucia Gomez, labor rights expert, contractors pick up undocumented workers from the streets, looking to save money and finish fast. The workers don't have the necessary equipment or safety training, but what they do have is an urgent need to work.
"They shouldn't sacrifice their lives for an employee who does not care about their lives," told Gomez to Noticiero Telemundo, on December 10th, 2015.
The black caskets symbolize the undocumented workers who died while working in construction without labor union protection.
Those marching in the labor rally stood in solidarity to bring an end to workplace abuses.
According to OSHA (Occupational Health Administration)'s report, last year's construction-related deaths came from the following accidents:
- Falling: 349
- Electrocutions: 74
- Hit by objects: 73
- Crushed to death: 12
In her interview with labor union representatives in New York, Isolde Pegero reported that these deaths are preventable and happen because contractors do not follow safety guidelines.
Stronger penalties are needed as well as more inspectors. Pegero argues that the current number of inspectors, "cannot keep up with the growing number of construction projects in New York."
Those who marched carrying black coffins where construction workers across race, class and legal status. Together, they demand more security in their jobs, especially for undocumented workers who risk their lives every day without any type of protection for themselves or their families.
"Enough is enough!" yelled Councilman Corey Johnson, a Manhattan Democrat at the Manhattan rally. "There has been enough inaction! There has been enough cutting corners! There has been enough death. The workers who have no voice are exploited every day. They are paid low wages! They have no health care! They have no retirement security! They have no training!"
Manhattan Borough President, Gale Brewer, emphasized the need for increasing protective regulations. "We have to raise safety standards and put in place measures that will ensure every worker on any sized building has safety equipment, proper training and proper quality supervision."
Protecting Immigrant Workers
Cristina Tzintzun, reporting on the status of construction workers in Texas states that Texas is the state with the second largest population of undocumented people in the country, home to approximately 1.7 million undocumented immigrants. Although they make up 6.3 percent of the state's overall population, they account for 9 percent of the labor force and according to the Institute on Taxation and Economic Policy, pay $1.6 billion annually in state and local taxes.
Tzintzun states that despite their contributions to the Texas economy, undocumented workers in construction earn less than 2 percent of all employee compensation and are victims of wage theft abuses.
In Texas: Crisis in Construction and Employee Safety & Abuses
Failure to be paid:
- More than one in five workers (22 percent) have suffered wage theft, and were denied payment for completed work.
In her report, Tzintzun states that undocumented construction workers:
- Earn $3.12 less an hour
- Are 18 percent less likely to receive rest breaks on work sites, leading to higher rates of heat exhaustion and heat stroke.
- Are 2.5 times more likely to experience wage theft.
- Most employers do not provide bilingual safety instructions. Most undocumented immigrants, are twice as likely to be injured on the job.
These conditions have dramatic impacts on working families.
Unfortunately, the construction industry is one of the least regulated in the state reports Tzintzun . Unlike other states, Texas lacks basic protections for its construction workforce, and:
- Is the only state in the country that does not require workers' compensation coverage or an alternative.
- Has no statewide law mandating rest breaks for construction workers.
- Has no program to ensure that private employers properly classify their employees.
The industry has created one of the deadliest and most unregulated construction markets in the country. As a result, both documented and undocumented workers face poverty-level wages, dangerous working conditions, and payroll fraud.
Fear of Retaliation:
The Workers Defense Project, a group that advocates fair employment for low-income workers published a report based on a survey of 1,194 Texas construction workers. Half of the surveyed workers reported being undocumented, which the report claims makes them more likely than U.S.-born workers to be injured or die on the job.
According to the report, more than 70 percent of the undocumented workers had not received safety training and were twice as likely to face threats from their employer for reporting unsafe workplace conditions.
Young, Hispanic construction workers at higher risk-reporting from Washington
Hispanic immigrants who work for small construction firms are among the most at risk of being injured on the job, according to NIOSH and the American Society of Safety Engineers.
Small employers are more likely to hire young workers, who are at a greater risk of injury and who may fear deportation for reporting unsafe conditions.
A Message from the United States Department of Labor
En Español – Tiếng Việt Nam
Following the National Action Summit for Latino Worker Health and Safety in 2010, OSHA has implemented a robust outreach strategy to collaborate with community- and faith-based organizations, unions, employers, and many other nonprofit organizations at the local, regional, and national levels. Since the summit, we have reached out to hundreds of organizations, conducted numerous educational programs and summits, and provided extensive compliance assistance to vulnerable worker populations. The goal of this outreach is to enhance workers' knowledge of their workplace rights and improve their ability to exercise those rights. For information on other events in your area, contact your OSHA Diverse Workforce/Limited English Proficiency Coordinator or OSHA Compliance Assistance Specialist.
You have the right to a safe workplace. We will keep your information confidential. We are here to help you.
Remembering fallen construction workers in Austin. Photo by Susan Van Haitsma /The Rag Blog.


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Admissions and hospital visits
Luxembourg hospital services are of good quality. See the study on emergencies in Luxembourg.
Admission to the hospital
You can go to the hospital whether for a medical examination, a scheduled hospitalization or for an emergency. For your admission to the hospital, you will have to present yourself at the reception with a passport or an identity card, a proof of your health insurance and will be required to pay a fixed daily contribution, not reimbursed by the CNS.
In case of non-affiliation to a health insurance, you will be asked to pay a deposit.
The admission of a minor requires the authorization of the person in charge of the parental authority. See hospitals for children.
In case of an emergency, these administrative procedures may be completed later.
Hospital care payment and reimbursement
In the case of outpatient care, the care will be paid directly by the patient at the exit of the hospital or by payment on invoice sent at home. The patient will then have to send his request for reimbursement to the health insurance fund.
In the event of hospitalisation, the accommodation costs are in principle paid by the CNS (third party payer), except for daily contributions for those over 18 years of age, which will be paid directly by the insured.
Please note that 1st class supplements are not covered by health insurance. The insured must then have taken out supplementary health insurance in advance.
For cross-border workers, please refer to the CNS website.
Visit of a patient to hospital, clinic or maternity
Visiting hours are strictly defined to allow patients to rest and caregivers to do their work. Generally visits are allowed afternoons only. Check directly with the hospital.
Where to be cured in Luxembourg ?
Here is the list of hospitals, clinics, maternity homes and medical centers in Luxembourg.
There are two major hospital groups in the town of Luxembourg:
- The Robert Schuman Foundation brings together the hospitals and clinics of the Kirchberg Hospital for the treatment of emergencies and multidisciplinary medical services, the Bohler maternity clinic and mother-child medical center, the ZithaKlinik multidisciplinary hospital center and the Clinique Sainte Marie in Esch- sur-Alzette for geriatrics.
- the Luxembourg Hospital Center CHL which includes the following institutions: Municipal Hospital and Kannerklinik for the treatment of emergencies and multidisciplinary care centers, the Eich Clinic and the Grande-Duchesse Charlotte Maternity Hospital.
You will also find the Center Hospitalier du Nord and the Hospital Center South Emile Mayrisch (CHEM), both multidisciplinary and dealing with emergencies. The Réhaklinik in Ettelbruck for the treatment of mental illnesses and the Réhazenter for treatment and rehabilitation of injured people.
Center for pregnant women: Initiativ Liewensufank
Centre for pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and parenting centre. Consultation centre for new and expectant parents. Institute for the improvement of the conditions of childbirth. Information and free consultation (by telephone or email) for all questions regarding pregnancy, giving birth, breast feeding, life with your baby, etc. Information and advice from professionals.
www.liewensufank.lu +352 36 05 97
Medical centres
During week-ends and on bank holidays, you can go to a medical center when you need some medical advice.
There are 3 medical houses on duty:
- Luxembourg-ville 59, Rue Michel Welter, L-2730 Luxembourg.
- Esch/Alzette 70, rue Émile Mayrisch, L-4240 Esch/Alzette.
- Ettelbruck 110, avenue Lucien Salentiny, L-9080 Ettelbruck.
In the event of a medical emergency, please always call 112 directly. After midnight, il is mandatory to first call 112 too.


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The MONSTER Post (Part 2)
by nomeatbarefeet
The MONSTER Half Marathon, Virgil, NY
These are some great shots that my Dad took as he was chasing us around the Virgil Forest.
Since we had our own personal photographer we were able to have shots before the run. I especially like how we are so happy and smily…oh how that would change fast.
Katie started at 8:49, and then headed left down Rt 392.
I started at 9:00, following the same route as Katie. Almost right over the hill in the photos we took a right onto Tone Rd., a gravel road that lead us to the entrance to the trail.
After you turn off Tone Rd. onto the trail, the course ascends up to the top of Virgil Mountain. The elevation at the base is about 1300-1440 ft., but the course quickly rises to 2132 ft in less than a mile. Most of the course is single track, with lots of roots and rocks and difficult foot, sometimes hugging the edge of drop-offs into streams and gorges. There is little level ground to run on, and both of us wound up walking/hiking most of this part of the course. The difficulties did not end, as we made a short descent and then went back up to the top of Greek Peak (2080 ft.). The trail continued to be narrow, traversing muddy logging roads and interspersed with sharp switch-backs. All of this before you are a quarter of the way through the race. We've run technical courses before, and we train on courses that require concentration and nimble feet, but make no mistakes: this is a seriously difficult to course. That being said, the views and the scenery were breath taking: I can only imagine running this trail in the fall when the leaves have turned—it would truly be an awe inspiring run.
My Dad was a great help throughout the day, going above and beyond what he needed to do by driving to meet us where the course intersected different roads. The first two pictures of me are right after the first aid station at mile 3.2, on Van Donsel Rd.; the second two are about a mile later on O'Dell Rd.
Katie had gotten lost up on Greek Peak due to being separated from the runners in front and because some of the white blazes were a bit washed out (read MONSTER Post Part 1). My Dad waited on O'Dell Rd. to see her…we has reading the paper and almost missed her.
Here is Katie heading on the trail out to the turn-around…
…and here she is coming back from the turn-around.
I had thought that the middle part of the course between the two aid stations would be the easiest. I had forgotten, however, that a slow downhill going out would feel much worse coming back, especially late late in the race. You can see by the map (above) that there is a steep ascent to the turn-around, and then a gradual, though hilly ascent back to the first aid-station. While the trail does open up at parts, most of it remains narrow, steep, and with difficult footing. At some places I felt like I was only running on roots because there just wasn't a clear place to land. There really is no way to explain just how crazy some of the trail sections were, and even though we had trained on trails and our training runs were verging on 2 1/2 hours this still earned its namesake as a MONSTER of a race.
After you re-descend Greek Peak and Virgil Mountain, you come back out onto Tone Rd., which seemed much longer than I had remembered it to be. That is where I found my Dad. I tried to muster a Howard Dean yell, but all I could do was make a power fist.
Dad waited for Katie on Tone Rd. as well, and then he came back to the finish area to catch her crossing.
Our photographer (i.e., Dad) thought it would be funny to take a picture of my stung leg with the bib in my toes…somehow it works. The smiles are a combination of relief and exhaustion.
On most races of this distance you will usually get a bunch of shwag, and possibly a big shiny medal. The greatest thing about this race was that for conquering the Monster we were awarded small, unpretentious, handmade clay necklaces. It was fitting, and the hardest race award we have ever earned!


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Can massage care help depression and anxiety?
There are many strategies to consider beyond current medical model of care for the management of mental health issues. Continue reading "Massage: Can it help depression and anxiety?"
Midwife, feminist, writer, and owner of BlackCat Creations
Massage in itself will not cure depression or anxiety but it will help relieve some of the symptoms.
There are many strategies to consider beyond current medical model of care for the management of mental health issues. Continue reading "Massage: Can it help depression and anxiety?"
Less than 35% of Australians with a mental illness seek help and 60% do not have access to treatment
I am interested in a wide variety of treatments for mental illness and an article on digital technology caught my eye. Continue reading "Digital technology: mental health's new frontier"
Mental illness is common and does not discriminate age, gender, social circumstances, race or religion.
As I said in my last post, some of you may be wondering why I have chosen to write and then go a step further and publish publicly my personal journey of living with a mental health issue. That is a very good question as I could have easily continued my journey privately. Continue reading "Why write about my mental illness?"
If I was a midwife but I wasn't working as a midwife, then what was I?
Something was gnawing at me, trying to get my attention to say things were not right.
Mental health issues are not generally discussed in glowing terms and certainly not as a gift. Those of us living with some sort of mental health issue don't actually enjoy the symptoms or challenges associated with them. Continue reading "The gift of depression and anxiety."
Sometimes it is important to pause and re-evaluate the path we are on to consider if it really is the one we need to meet our goals.
Have you ever wanted to walk away from something? Have you ever thought about quitting a relationship, a job, a commitment? Continue reading "Quitting as an elite form of self care."
Fluoride used in the water supply since fluoride binds to magnesium and makes it unusable in the body.
Did you know magnesium is directly linked to brain function? Magnesium deficiency causes a whole range of signs and symptoms including agitation, anxiety, irritability, confusion, sleeplessness, headache, delirium, hallucinations and hyper excitability. Continue reading "Magnificent Magnesium: Are you getting enough?"
The old concepts of mind body dualism are not true at all. Our minds are deeply and organically linked to our bodies
Many people seek natural supplements for depression in order to avoid the side effects of medication.
Depression and anxiety are complex conditions. The treatment options for depression are numerous and will often vary, depending upon the severity of the illness and the symptoms. This posts briefly looks at dietary supplements for depression.
Committing to a routine of self care is fine and dandy however not all self care is fun, especially if you are feeling physically unwell, depressed or anxious.
Self care is not a one off task. You can't just take a few days off, get a massage, have some solitude and consider that insurance for a life time. Continue reading "Self care: the bigger picture"


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Ag BMPs in Impaired Watersheds – Phase II
Growing Greener Project #4100070417
Sponsor: Huntingdon County Conservation District
Project Description: Warrior's Mark Run is an impaired stream in Huntingdon County due to grazing related agriculture. It is also classified as a High-Quality Cold Water Fishery. For this project, two farms were identified where cattle had unrestricted access to Warrior's Mark Run and where the streambanks were eroding. This project fits within the larger goal of restoring this stream.
Goals: to reduce nutrient and nutrient inputs into Warrior's Mark Run by eliminating unrestricted cattle access to the stream on two farms and to improve streambanks on one farm by building restoration structures.
Results: 5423 feet of streambank fence was installed in two pastures, 5 stabilized crossings were installed to provide water access for cattle, and streambank restoration structures were installed (2 log cross vanes, 1 rock cross vane, 286 feet of toe wood, and 978 feet of mudsill).
Costs: $54,635 in Growing Greener funds, with an additional $56,743.96 in documented in-kind from project sponsor and partners.
Lessons Learned: Large pastures need an increased number of cattle access areas to provide adequate water for the cattle
Partners: The US Fish and Wildlife Service and the Foundation for California University of PA


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An sto file extension is related to the Bioware Infinity engine and used for its game engine store files.
There is one other file type using
the STO file extension!
.sto - PRO100 project
Software that open sto file
STO file extension - Bioware Infinity game engine store data
What is sto file? How to open sto files?
File type specification:
The sto file extension is associated with Bioware Infinity engine a gaming engine for Baldur's Gate, Icewind Dale and other computer games.
The sto file contains a description of the types of items and services available for sale in a given store, inn, tavern, or temple.
The default software associated to open sto file:
Company or developer:
Baldur's Gate is a famous computer role-playing game created by BioWare and released in 1998.
List of recommended software applications associated to the .sto file extension
Recommended software programs are sorted by OS platform (Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android etc.)
and possible program actions that can be done with the file: like open sto file, edit sto file, convert sto file, view sto file, play sto file etc. (if exist software for corresponding action in File-Extensions.org's database).
Unspecified and all other actions for computer programs working with sto file - Bioware Infinity game engine store data
Click on the software link for more information about Baldur's Gate. Baldur's Gate uses sto file type for its internal purposes and/or also by different way than common edit or open file actions (eg. to install/execute/support an application itself, to store application or user data, configure program etc.).
Microsoft Windows:
Main software associated with sto file by default:
Baldur's Gate
Other suggested software:
Baldur's Gate II
Icewind Dale
Planescape: Torment


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April 3, 2014 – Los Angeles, CA – Tampa's rising rock band Rescuer will release their second full-length studio album titled Anxiety Answering via No Sleep Records on June 3rd. In anticipation for the upcoming release, the band has partnered with BrooklynVegan.com to premiere the album's first new song, "Out of Focus," and have launched a pre-order for the new record at https://store.nosleeprecords.com/product/7182.
Listen to Rescuer's new track, "Out of Focus," now, exclusively at BrooklynVegan.com: http://bit.ly/1gRNlZD
Recorded with producer Jack Shirley (Deafheaven, Joyce Manor) at The Atomic Garden studios in Palo Alto, CA, Anxiety Answering is a natural progression and impressive second album. It features ten tracks that are both lush and atmospheric while maintaining an intensely abrasive tone, which Shirley captured beautifully on analog in a live setting in the studio.
"We went with a more organic approach with writing and recording this record," explains JP Marra. "We were really into the idea of recording live to tape because we wanted it to translate to a more honest representation of our band."
The energy and passion from Rescuer's live performance can be felt throughout Anxiety Answering, including standout tracks like the cathartic song "Learning, Curved," which showcases the band's growth and dynamic songwriting and the newly released tune "Out of Focus."
""Out of Focus" is about growing apart from the people that you grew up with," Marra adds. "My favorite thing about this song is that our friends Andy (of Frameworks) and Madeline Nicholl drove down from their wedding in Seattle and recorded some vocal parts on this song. It's like our weird wedding gift to them."
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Arrangements for our Hammond & Ponchatoula locations are made at the Hammond office of
Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home
2000 N. Morrison Blvd.
Hammond, Louisiana 70401
phone (985) 345-5801.
Please contact the business office to schedule an appointment time.
Information required and items to bring to the arrangement conference:
Full legal name, date of birth, place of birth, marital status, parents' names and birthplaces, social security number, Veteran's discharge document (DD214), highest level of education, full outfit of clothing including undergarments, family history information and photo for the funeral notice, and 50 - 75 photos for the creation of your loved one's dvd slideshow.
The United States Government will provide for veterans who receive other than a dishonorable discharge, a minimum of a grave space in a national cemetery for the veteran and his/her spouse, a government issued grave marker and a United States Burial Flag at no cost to the family. In some cases, other benefits may be available.
Veterans are also eligible for burial honors. The government will provide (when available) a minimum of a two person team to play taps, fold the flag, and present it to a designated person.
You should contact the local Veterans Affairs Office for additional information:
411 W. Coleman Ave. #1
Hammond, LA 70403
Phone: 985-542-3498
National Office: 800-827-1000
We will notify the Social Security Administration of the death of your loved one. A surviving spouse or dependent child may receive a special lump-sum death payment of $255 if they meet certain requirements. Generally, the lump-sum is paid to the surviving spouse who was living in the same household with the worker when they died. To see if you qualify for a special lump-sum death benefit or if you require any additional information, you may contact them directly.
The local office for Tangipahoa Parish:
2100 Robin Ave.
Hammond, Louisiana 70403
Phone: 855-848-7937
National Office: 800-772-1213
Website: https://www.ssa.gov/planners/index.html
When it comes to the loss of a loved one, many people are unprepared for the next steps they'll need to take. Questions like "What accounts will I need to close?" and "How many copies of a death certificate do I need?" come as afterthoughts when dealing with grief and closing out estates. Having vital records and other important documentation organized and in one spot is the first step in managing the accounts and personal records for a loved one after they have passed.
Certified copies of the death certificates are required for filing life insurance, stock certificates, bonds, treasury bills, certificates of deposit, money market accounts, 401ks, retirement plans, IRAs, pensions, military benefits, rental storage, transfer of human remains, title transfer of ownership of real estate and motor vehicles, federal and state tax returns, social security, credit cards, cell phone providers and other utilities.
Certified copies are obtained from the Department of Health. The State of Louisiana currently charges $9.00 for the first certified copy and $7.00 for each additional certified copy. We can order as many certified copies of the death certificate as you require up to one year from the date of death.
The beneficiary may prefer to assign an insurance policy to the funeral home in an amount sufficient to cover the funeral expenses. We are able to file claims for you, assist you with filing claims, and answer any questions you may have.
No one wants to think about dying or losing a loved one, but you probably have thought about it, and somewhat planned for it. You may have written a will, purchased life insurance, and perhaps even discussed your preferences with your family. In fact, a nationwide survey revealed that 62% of the people responding, were interested in making advance funeral arrangements. We know from our personal experience in serving many generations of area families that pre-planning can be the greatest gift of caring. Pre-planning offers assurance and financial benefits for your family. You know that your arrangements will reflect your beliefs and desires. Your survivors will be spared the anxiety of making critical decisions at a time of personal crisis.
Harry McKneely and Son Funeral Homes pre-arranged funeral services are funded by an insurance policy. These policies may acquire dividends over time, which are used to off-set increases for services and merchandise due to inflation. A properly arranged plan uses one's personal funds and is permitted under Medicaid or SSI guidelines.
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For many generations, it has been Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Homes' privilege to serve the funeral needs of our community. Our knowledgeable and compassionate funeral directors are always available to help your family with various burial and cremation options. We offer a wide selection of caskets, vaults, urns, and other funeral merchandise. Our wide range of consumer-friendly services will fit all budgets, and we honor any assignable life insurance policies.
Emergency travel arrangements are offered by various airlines and other transportation companies. Please check the chart below for possible available assistance. There is no guarantee of availability of these services and they are all subject to change.
Rest easy when you stay at Super 8 Hammond hotel off
Interstate 55 in southeastern Louisiana. We offer all you
need for a relaxing and comfortable stay, including free
SuperStart continental breakfast to jump start your day and
an outdoor pool to cool off when the heat kicks in. Highspeed
Internet access lets you connect with family and
friends, and look up
Amenities & Services:
Alarm Clock Radio
Children 17 and under FREE With Parent
Expanded Cable Television featuring HBO, ESPN & Fox News
Free High Speed Internet
Free Local Telephone Calls
Free SuperStart Breakfast
Iron & Ironing Board in all Rooms
Perfectly located with easy access to Interstate 55 and U.S. Highway 190, the Comfort Inn® hotel is less than an hour from New Orleans and Baton Rouge. This Hammond, LA hotel is just minutes from Southeastern Louisiana University, home of the Southeastern Lions. Enjoy shopping in the nearby town of Ponchatoula, known as "America's Antique City." Visitors will find plenty to do at Kliebert's Turtle & Alligator Tours, the annual Amite Oyster Festival at the Florida Parishes Arena, Zemurray Gardens and the Swamp Walk, a primitive boardwalk into the heart of the Joyce Wildlife Management Area swamp. Experience the wealth of history and tradition that is the essence of this Louisiana town. The downtown district of Hammond is full of authentic Cajun restaurants, hometown eateries, shopping venues and good times for all ages. Be sure to visit the area museums and Amato's Winery, where wine is actually made from local strawberries. The annual fairs and festivals guarantee an assortment of activities to keep all travelers busy. Start the morning off the smart way with the delicious free breakfast with hot waffles, meat and eggs served in the spacious breakfast room, complete with all-day coffee service. Bask in the warmth of the sun under the glass dome covering the lovely indoor pool and hot tub. Work out the tensions of the day in the exercise room, complete with four modern pieces of equipment. Additional amenities include free local calls and a free weekday newspaper. This Hammond, LA hotel provides business travelers with conveniences like free high-speed Internet access in all rooms. Business services are available at the front desk. Our large meeting room accommodates up to 75 people for most events and business functions. All guest rooms include refrigerators, microwaves, coffee makers, hair dryers, irons, ironing boards and cable television. Specialty rooms also have whirlpool bathtubs. Executive office suites are available. From the moment you enter the lobby, you'll be amazed and impressed with the causal elegance, full-service charm and first-class hospitality of the Comfort Inn hotel. When you stay with us, you arrive as a stranger and leave as a friend. Exceeding your expectations is our goal and hospitality is our highest goal.
Call the hotel directly for the Harry McKneely rate.
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8,000 La Quinta Returns points for a free night stay
Free Bright Side Breakfast™
Free Wireless High-Speed Internet Access
Free Local Calls
Free Newspaper
Free Parking
Meeting Facilities Available
Business Center
Guest Laundry Facilities
Outdoor Swimming Pool
Fitness Center
Pets Welcome
Guest Room Features:
Free wireless Internet access in all rooms!
Free high-speed Internet access in some rooms!
Microwave in all rooms
Cable Television
Coffee Maker
Hair Dryer
Iron with Ironing Board
Dataport Phones
Alarm Clock
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Attention: Family Member
Let us assist you by catering to you & your loved ones' travel needs through our superb hospitality services.
Family & Friends Special $80.99 (plus taxes, good through December 2010)
Here at Best Western University Inn, we pride ourselves in providing the best possible services to all of our guests. Our dedicated staff understands the unique challenges involved in the day to day preparation for your loved ones arrivals in regards to the attendance of memorials during the bereavement phase for the loss of life of a loved one.
Listed below are many of our available services aimed at minimizing travel worries and tailored to fit our guests needs during their stay with us here in Hammond:
Features & Amenities:
FREE "HOT" BREAKFAST-(Eggs, bacon, biscuits & gravy, homemade waffles, orange juice& more!)
Micro-fridge & Microwave
Free Fresh Hot Cookies in the evenings (available upon request)
MINUTES to I-12, I-55 & other Attractions or Restaurants
Over-sized Clean Rooms
Free Wireless Internet & Local Calls
Business Center
Swimming Pool
Access to Reception Center (for additional fee)
Pet Friendly
Please call 985.215.3099 or 1.800.290.5350 now to book your reservations at the SPECIAL Family & Friend LOW RATE QUOTED.
We look forward to SERVING YOU & YOUR LOVED ONES!
Angela Houlemard
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Best Western University Inn
Your comfort is top priority when you stay in one of these rooms. In addition to complimentary high-speed, wired and wireless Internet access, the rooms have a 37-inch flat panel TV and a spacious work surface. You can relax with our premium bedding and choice of soft or firm pillow selection. All guest rooms are equipped with a mini refrigerator, microwave, coffee maker, blowdryer, iron and iron board.
Other hotel amenities include:
Swimming Pool
Hot Tub
Complimentary Fitness Center
Complimentary Business Center
Free Wired & Wireless Internet
Priority Club Rewards
Room Service
Over 3,000 sq ft Of Meeting Space
Sundries Area
Guest Laundry Facility
Complimentary Parking
Our on-site Kem's Restaurant is open for breakfast 6a.m.-11a.m., and dinner 5p.m.-10p.m. The bar/lounge is open from 5p.m.-10p.m., or later. Room service is available during restaurant hours.
We are conveniently located right off interstate 12, minutes from downtown, and centrally located in walking distance to shopping and dining.
Driving Directions:
North: Traveling south on I-55 take I-12 East to Exit 40. Make left at first light, go under the overpass and hotel will be on your right
South: Traveling North on I-55 take I-12 East to exit 40. Make left at first light, go under the overpass and hotel will be on your right.
East: I-12 West to exit 40. Make right at first light, go under the overpass and hotel will be on your right.
West: I-12 East to exit 40. Make left at first light, go under the overpass and hotel will be on your right.
As an accommodation to our families, all listings below offer a bereavement discount. Please mention that you were referred by our website when booking.Click to be taken to our local ACCOMODATIONS


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Flora's Very Windy Day by Jeanne Birdsall, illustrated by Matt Phelan
Flora has had enough of her little brother Crispin messing up her stuff. But now her mother has asked her to take Crispin outside even though the wind is very strong. Flora will be fine because of her "super-special heavy-duty red boots" but Crispin just might blow away. If he does, it wouldn't be Flora's fault. Outside Flora laughs at the wind and knows it won't be able to lift her, but she does tell the wind that her brother is wearing regular boots. Soon the wind blows harder still and Crispin is lifted into the air. Now Flora has to decide whether to just let him go, but she kicks off her super boots and flies off with him. As they fly through the air, Flora is approached by several creatures to take her brother from her. A sparrow wants him to sit on her nest, the rainbow wants him to guards its pot of gold, the man in the moon wants the company. But each is turned down as Flora replies that she is taking her brother home. But that's if the wind will let her do that.
Birdsall has created a book that sings. Her prose is filled with bounce and lovely small details. Each encounter ends with a similar response from Flora and from the creature making the request, creating a book that has just enough repetition to feel complete and whole. Her words read aloud with grace, the refrains tying a bow on each situation.
Phelan's art has a wonderful breezy style that matches the subject perfectly. The children and their mother are real people with frizzy hair, apple-red cheeks, and quirks of their own. The illustrations nicely capture the motion of the wind and the blowing leaves with a welcome feeling of freedom.
A perfect autumn read, this book is sure to blow fresh air into any story time. Appropriate for ages 4-6.
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You can say that I have been raised in the Real Estate industry. I was born and raised here in Burbank and am lucky enough to work with my dad everyday. After graduating from Burbank High School in 2006 I attended Arizona State University, where I received degrees in Human Communication and Political Science. I am now living in the Los Angeles area and am EXCITED to help expand my dad's company. I am the Sales Manager for the team and hold a Salesperson License. As the Sales Manager, I have the pleasure of working directly with all of the Buyer Specialists for The Brad Korb Real Estate Group. If you know of anyone who is looking to join the Real Estate field I would love for you to pass their name to me. It is our goal to make sure every client is a Raving Fan of The Brad Korb Real Estate Group. I look forward to continually learning from one of the best agents in Los Angeles my father Brad Korb.
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ELLLO is a fantastic resource that I blatantly overuse (just look at my website). I try to put them under headings, like family, pets, places where we live... etc... (I have 10 themes, so far) in this way, the students can listen to a variety of people, discussing a variety of subjects.
I also make use of VOA, although I am sometimes skeptical about the value of the so called special English. However, I like to provide it, just in case it's useful. With VOA, I try to make lesson worksheets, that work on schema building, vocab, phrasal verbs, and comprehension activities. The thing that I try hard to also do with the VOA and some of the guided readers, is to make some online interactive cloze activities.
As you say, video is a great tool, and I haven't gotten too much into making lessons for video segments. I always find that students in Japan have a great need for the transcripts, and it is very hard to find video sites with full transcripts that are available, like the VOA site.
Unfortunately, one disadvantage with VOA is that it is American centric. It would be great to have a similar site for world Englishes.
Another great site for all those who are into Current Topics (which you probably all know already) is Breakingnewsesl.com. It provides lesson plans almost daily.


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Service Automation Foundation
Purpose of the Service Automation Foundation Qualification
The purpose of the Service Automation Foundation qualification is to measure whether a candidate has sufficient knowledge and understanding of the Service Automation Framework to act as an informed member of a team designing and delivering automated services.
Target Audience
This qualification is aimed at individuals who require a working knowledge of the key principles of Service Automation, who need to know the terminology used and some of the theory behind the practice. The target audience of the Service Automation Foundation Qualification therefore includes:
- Service strategists;
- Process consultants;
- Business consultants;
- Strategy consultants;
- Service delivery managers;
- Service designers;
- Enterprise architects;
- Operations managers;
- Service managers;
- Developers;
- Business analysts.
There is no mandatory prerequisite to obtain the Service Automation Foundation Qualification.
High Level Performance Definition of a Successful SAF Candidate
The candidate who meets criteria of the High Level Performance Definition should as a minimum be able to recall, recognize and demonstrate understanding of the theories, design elements, processes and techniques as outlined in the Service Automation Framework text.
Specifically (s)he should be able to demonstrate this understanding by being able to:
- Understand the business drivers of technology-enabled automated services in order to explain the business case for Service Automation.
- Discuss how Service Automation Framework enables the practice of an industry that enables their autonomous users to procure, manage and adjust services through self-service technology.
- Explain the difference and synergy between the Users, Service Design and Technology design elements that contribute to meet and exceed the expectations of user in order to create long-lasting value.
- Explain the difference between Automated Deployment, Service Delivery Automation and Serendipity Management and describe their underlying processes.
- Outline the steps for completing a Service Automation Blueprint in order to visualize services in order to design and delivery automated services.
- Discuss the processes that underpin the delivery of automated services and how they need to be integrated in self-service portals in order to provide automated delivery.
- Explain the concept of Serendipity Management and how it impacts the User Experience (UX) of services.
A detailed description of all topics that are examined is available in the Service Automation Foundation exam syllabus.


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I've done some good driving in my time. As a child, my parents took me on a drive through Europe. I went on road trips with my dad, like the one we went on from Dallas up to Montana. I drove from California to Dallas, Dallas to Georgia, Georgia to Kentucky. My dad and I drove through central Italy.
The Army makes you weigh your car empty and filled when you move your belongings yourself. That way, you can get a weigh slip that you turn in and get paid a certain amount (based on mileage, not weight) for the cost of moving your goods to another military post.
So I became familiar with truck stops, usually the cheapest places to go to get your vehicle weighed. The most popular one in my region is Pilot Travel Centers. There's also companies like Flying J.
Now, these places are fascinating. If you ever go to one, you'll find that it's usually built with a Subway and/or another fast food restaurant connected to it. It'll have a section with a bizarre variety of goods for sale. Goods that a trucker who lives in the sleeper section of his cab would want to buy. DVDs. Auto parts. Packed meals. Drugs. It's like a smaller version of a diverse drug store. You look out the back, you see what looks like hundreds of big rigs parked.
I got to thinking that there's got to be some massive sub-culture there. I'm sure most truckers feel a little paranoid and don't like strangers, but amongst themselves there must be something going on. I've read about lot lizards, or truck stop prostitutes, but that seems like an anachronism to a degree, and surely there must be something more.
Obviously there's got to be a lot of smuggling. When so much of the sub-culture is geared towards avoiding the Feds, and knowing the arteries of the U.S. interstate commerce network, with constantly-moving freight, there's got to be money being made there. Drug smuggling's got to be a huge incentive. With communication being what it is, avoiding weigh stations and police and other obstacles would be easy with that much money involved.
What else could there be? Well sometimes you see trucker families, parents who take their kids with them and basically live out of the truck. That's got to change the family dynamic a bit. What about filing taxes? Having a permanent home address? It drastically changes your world-view.
I find it interesting that you could basically live out of a truck stop. They have nice showers now for what Pilot's web site says costs $9. They offer a mail drop box. All the things you need to function. Furthermore they now offer wireless internet. This must be home for a lot of truckers. A way to create stability. A permanent home.
That ties in to my idea that the internet is becoming a place to live. With people moving around so much these days, changing apartments or commuting city to city or trucking, the only permanent places they have are their parents' homes (if they still go there) and the internet. What will this imply for the future? Who ever thought that a virtual world would be more stable than the real world?
Wireless internet must be a boon for tired, bored, lonely truckers. They can use e-mail, play games online, chat with friends, view porn, pay their bills. Is there a trucker myspace? =P
Are there trucker clans/gangs/whatever you want to call them? Is there a Hall of Fame of truckers?
Seeing how comfortable truckers are at Pilots and how out of place I feel there, it blows my mind to think about this sub-culture. I mean, with gas prices being high, what is the influence that inflation could have on American commerce? Truckers keep the country going. Yet they're almost completely ignored.
In closing, I'd like to pay homage to trucking by remembering the greater moments of popular culture acknowledging trucking. The movie Joy Ride, with Paul Walker and STEVE ZAHN MOTHER FUCKER!, about two guys who go on a road trip and decide to trick some trucker via CB radio into thinking he'd get some from a girl named "Candy Cane", and then the trucker chases them around and tries to kill them.
Who can forget the Barbarian Brothers in the school summer vacation movie on HBO classic, Think Big? It's a movie about twin beefcake brothers who want to have their own trucking company but get involved in what could only be called an imbroglio on the roads!!
What about Truck Stop Women, featuring the soundtrack by Big Mack and the Truckstoppers?? Smuggling, whores, AND the mafia! Slam dunk!
Here's a diary written by someone who decided to quit teaching and try trucking. Some trucker lingo. Someone's roadie creed, which sounds a lot like a soldier's creed.


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Conference Café: Mayoral Voices in the Immigration Debate
April 23rd, 2014
"Cities attract people and talents from all different places. It is the spirited process of immigration and integration that makes great cities thrive."
Cities know and feel the twin forces of urbanization and immigration profoundly. In the cool, thin air of the national legislature, these may be tense (or neglected) areas of public policy, but at the municipal level, these global forces are primary lived experience.
City leadership matters. As the level of government closest to the people, local governments are most directly and immediately impacted by the lives, successes and challenges of newcomers.
The good news is that cities have a range of levers to ensure the future prosperity of all residents. Progressive leaders understand this and respond by proactively building inclusion into public policy and putting policy to work -from responsive service delivery to business development and infrastructure design. By organizing around success and action instead of failure, crisis and inaction, local governments often succeed where many national governments are challenged.
Mayoral voice
Mayoral voice can be a particularly powerful tool or the opposite in advancing an inclusive city agenda and accelerating the path to shared prosperity. So, what are progressive city leaders doing? And what are they learning from each other?
The Hamburg initiative includes an innovative marketing campaign to recruit diverse staff into local government while promoting inclusion across the city.
Hamburg also hosts a unique education network that supports teachers with a migrant background and promotes intercultural education in German schools. The idea being that the multicultural and multilingual heritages of these teachers are a great asset against stereotyping. These teachers are also exemplary models of immigrant integration and essential role models for the children they teach.
Diversity dividends
Reforms undertaken by the City of Auckland in New Zealand are another good example of changes that are grounded in a mayor's vision for his city. "Auckland will be an inclusive place of opportunity for all," says Mayor Len Brown while initiating the Auckland Regional Settlement Strategy that plays an important role in supporting his plan to make it one of the most livable cities in the world. A large part of the city's livability stems from its diversity: 37% of Aucklanders and 46% of its working age population were born overseas.
Early on, in 1998, Mayor Thomas M. Menino of Boston in the United States opened the Mayor's Office of New Bostonians, the first of its kind in the country. It was founded on the premise that a growing number of residents were immigrants, and that more coordination of city services was necessary to ensure that they felt at home and had the chance to be fully integrated into all areas of civic life.
"I created the Office… because I recognized how important diversity is to our city," Mayor Menino was quoted as saying. The Boston initiative became a national model for other great US cities, including New York and Chicago, with many regional and state capitals and new gateway cities soon following suit.
In New York City, the Mayor's Office of Immigrant Affairs has rolled up a legacy of success in its "Blueprints for Immigrant Integration" project. "Immigrants are an economic engine – starting companies that are the cornerstones of our economy, and the corner stores of our neighbourhoods," says then-mayor Michael Bloomberg. In 2011, Chicago opened the Office of New Americans, and within the year Mayor Rahm Emmanual had tabled an ambitious plan, with measurable targets, to make it the "most welcoming city" in America.
From Hamburg's naturalization campaign and multicultural classrooms to Chicago's inclusive vision of the New American city, city leaders are going all out to re-imagine their cities and immigrant integration as a process that makes us all better citizens, more welcoming, open and prosperous. Some of these leaders will be panelists at the 2014 International Cities of Migration Conference on the topic of Re-Imagining the City: Setting an Agenda for Shared Prosperity.
This article was originally published by the Migrants' Rights Network on their Migration Pulse web space and is part of a series in the build-up to our 2014 Cities of Migration conference in June. It brings together people and Good Ideas around various conference topics and programs for a more informed conversation.
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