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An A-10 Thunderbolt II prepares to receive fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker over Iraq Nov. 29, 2016, in support of Operation Inherent Resolve. (Air Force photo/Senior Airman Jordan Castelan)
The 45th Space Wing supported United Launch Alliance's successful launch of a Delta IV rocket carrying WGS-8 mission from Space Launch Complex 37 on Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Fla., Dec. 7, 2016. (Courtesy photo/United Launch Alliance)
A F-15E Strike Eagle disconnects from a KC-10 Extender after receiving fuel over Iraq Dec. 5, 2016. F-15s are providing precision guided close air support during Combined Joint Task Force-Operation Inherent Resolve, a multinational effort to weaken and destroy the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant operations in the Middle East region and around the world. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Tyler Woodward)
The U.S. Coast Guard Silent Drill Team performs for visitors during a joint static aircraft display on the flightline at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, Dec. 6, 2016. The display, which featured a diverse range of aircraft, was open to all service members, family and veterans interested learning more about modern military aviation during the weeklong series of events commemorating the 75th anniversary of the attacks on Pearl Harbor and Oahu. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Alison Bruce-Maldonado)
A KC-10 Extender from the 380th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron flies over Southwest Asia in support of Operation Inherent Resolve Dec. 9, 2015. OIR is the coalition intervention against the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Nathan Lipscomb)
An Airman from the 374th Maintenance Squadron checks a C-130 Hercules for potential damage during Operation Christmas Drop 2016 at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Dec. 6, 2016. This year marks the 65th year of Operation Christmas Drop, which began in 1952, making it the world's longest-running airdrop mission. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Delano Scott)
Air Force maintainers from the 325th Maintenance Squadron inspect and wipe off the cockpit of an F-22 Raptor on the flightline at Tyndall Air Force Base, Fla., after a thunderstorm Dec. 5, 2016. The F-22 and other aircraft continued operations after the storm during Checkered Flag 17-1. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Solomon Cook)
Aircrew aboard a C-130 Hercules assigned to the 36th Airlift Squadron circle a Micronesian Island Dec. 5, 2016. The crew was practicing airdrop procedures during Operation Christmas Drop. Each year Operation Christmas Drop provides aid to over 30,000 islanders in the Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Elizabeth Baker)
Dee Bennett, a junior, battles for the ball as Air Force hosted Navy at the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colo., Nov. 29, 2016. The Midshipmen defeated the Falcons, 64-46. (Air Force photo/Jason Gutierrez)
Staff Sgt. Sonny Tanner and Senior Airman Reid Johanns use chainsaws to cut trees while Staff Sgt. Claudas Crenshaw operates a front-end loader to pick up the debris at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., Dec. 5, 2016. The a 20th Civil Engineer Squadron's heavy equipment flight has cleaned up approximately 300 trees around Shaw that were damaged or uprooted during Hurricane Matthew. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Destinee Sweeney)
Family, friends and fellow Airmen attend the funeral of Col. David Banholzer, a 14th Presidential Pilot, at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Va., Dec. 7, 2016. Banholzer, from Green Bay, Wis., commanded the Presidential Airlift Group at the 89th Airlift Wing, and was a husband and father of two daughters. He died from Glioblastoma Muliforme, a rare form of brain cancer, in his southern Maryland home surrounded by his family on Nov. 4, 2016. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Master Sgt. Kevin Wallace)


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HaplotypeCaller: False negatives near intron boundaries
I am running HaplotypeCaller on RNA-seq, following the best practices instructions at this page:
I am running the pipeline on NA12878, so that I can compare its output to a set of "gold-standard" calls for this genome. The pipeline finished sucessfully, and the output looks pretty good. However I have noticed that there are a number of false positives that have high read coverage that are located a short distance from exon/intron boundaries. Initially, I thought that there was an issue about the polymorphism being located too close to the intron. However, when I run the same pipeline on another sample with this SNP, HaplotypeCaller does successfully report the variant.
I have attached a picture to illustrate the case I am describing. There are 3 vcf files loaded. The top is the set of "gold-standard" calls for NA12878. Below that "HaplotypeCaller NA12878" is the calls made from the RNA-seq sample. The sample below that "HaplotypeCaller sample2" is the output of running HaplotypeCaller on another RNA-seq sample that happens to have this SNP. Below is the RNA-seq for NA12878.
In the RNA-seq sample for which HaplotypeCaller does not report this variant, the coverage at this locus is 674 reads (598 support the alternate allele).
Looking at the primary data in IGV, this variant is very apparent in the mapped reads. Furthermore, of the events that are false-negatives with respect to the set of NA12878 "gold-standard" calls, I have hundreds of examples of high-coverage SNPs located < 50bp from an exon/intron boundary. Is there any parameter I can set so that variants near introns are reported? Is HaplotypeCaller omitting variants located near introns by design?
The command I am using to run haplotypecaller is:
java -jar GenomeAnalysisTK.jar -T HaplotypeCaller -R ref.fasta -I in.fa -BQSR bqsr.table -nct 4 -o out.vcf -ARO activeRegions.tsv --dontUseSoftClippedBases
I have noticed that if I run MuTect2 in tumor-only mode, it does report these variants for the NA12878.
Please let me know if you have any suggestions.
I found a possible workaround, and I wanted to check if anyone had any input about its correctness. I thought the problem might have something to do about the variants at the end of an aligned segment. Instead of representing the read as being spliced with an N-cigar-element, I tried transforming the spliced reads so that all nucleotides after the splice junction are replaced with N, and match directly to the genome. I have attached a picture to illustrate what I mean.
Here the tracks are mostly as in the above post, from top to bottom:
1. gold-standard calls for NA12878
2. HaplotypeCaller output, run according to GATK best practices
3. HaplotypeCaller output with N-padded reads instead of split'n'trim
4. NA12878 RNA-seq
5. N-padded RNA-seq
Comparing track 4. vs 5. you can see how reads that map across this splice junction are replaced with a read that maps continuously to the genome, padded with N's where any artificial alignment was created by the transformation.
I am curious if you can see any caveats to this approach, whether this is a valid approach, or this violates assumptions made by HaplotypeCaller. I will try replacing the split-n-trim step with this transformation and perform a systematic comparison myself to see how it affects HaplotypeCaller output vs the NA12878 calls, but I would appreciate any input you have.
curiously, if I set minPruning higher than the default, these false negatives are recovered. Does this mean the HaplotypeCaller is excluding these regions because there are too many variants observed in the reads?
I tried setting the maxReadsInRegionPerSample lower, but this did not help. It seems setting the minPruning too high will lower the sensitivity. Does it make sense to run HaplotypeCaller twice for high/low -minPruning values, and merging the output? Would it help to filter highly mismatched reads before running HC?
Geraldine_VdAuwera Cambridge, MAMember, Administrator, Broadie admin
Hi @sshenker, sorry for the late response. HaplotypeCaller does not omit variants located near introns by design; based on your observation of the effect of minPruning, it might be due to some difficulties in the assembly step. Have you tried emitting the bamout file for this region? As described in this doc, you can emit a file that shows how HaplotypeCaller has realigned reads. This can help diagnose puzzling calls.


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B-Town Boyz
From The Urban Dead Wiki
|Inactive Group
|B-Town Boyz are no longer active. Its group page is preserved for archival purposes. Please do not edit this page. This group was reported inactive on 12:44, 30 December 2008 (UTC) Not Inactive?
|The B-Town Boyz
|Group Numbers:
|>10 active members
|joint leadership
|Operation and maintenance of Southall Mansion as a revive clinic
|Recruitment Policy:
|apply @[48,7]
|just drop by
The B-Town Boyz are a human group dedicated to keeping the Southall Mansion open as a revive clinic. To that purpose, the group actively patrols the Mansion and the surrounding area at the borders of East Boundwood, Yagoton, Lamport Hills and Millen Hills, maintaining the barricade plan and directing survivors to nearby safe houses. While other groups have put tremendous effort into constructing group forums for communication and instruction, the B-Town Boyz prefer to communicate in game and hence maintain their headquarters near the Mansion. B-Town does not condone random revives as it provides opportunity for zed spies and PKer to come into effect. However, combat revivification may be necessary in case of emergency.
|Zombies Ate My Neighbors
|This user or group is pretty sure that Zombies Ate their Neighbors.
Founders of the Curton Mansion revive point, the B-Town Boyz were for a long period of time custodians of the Haslock Building in Chancelwood. With the help of local surviors and survivor groups the Curton Mansion revive clinic became the last hope for survival in Chancelwood, a suburb seemingly doomed without any sources of ammunition. In time Haslock became more than a hope, it became an ideal. With the formation and solidarity of Chancelwood locals THEM it became an ideal that could be shared with the whole of Malton. In late 2007 the decision was made by two veteran B-Townerz (Dr B Nekro and Red Lash) to move the B-Town Boyz out of Chancelwood and set up a new revive clinic, clinicians on a mission to make use of the mansions of Malton.
Recruitment Policies
The procedures for joining the B-Town Boyz are simple. Stop by the Sheppard Building at [48,7] and make your request. You will be instructed to:
- Patrol the Mansion regularly, checking the barricade levels and local tagging.
- Keep members updated on your activities.
- Prove your loyalty by following instructions.
After a short evaluation period, you will be granted membership status.
- Area of Operations: Traditionally our activities are concentrated in and around Southall Mansion and Curton Mansion. However, some group members consider the entire of Malton their cruising radius.
- Group Structure: Decision making is a democratic process. Assumption of responsibility and senior membership status grant authority.
- Duties and Responsibilities at Southall Mansion: Defence of the Sheppard as well as the tags of Southall Mansion and the area within a 3 block radius around. As the development of the Southall revive clinic continues it is neccessay to keep all corners of the mansion free of barricades and with open doors. Revives will be provided inside Southall Mansion. Protection and assistance should be granted to the population of East Boundwood and it's neighbouring suburbs where at all possible.
- Duties and Responsibilities at Curton Mansion: B-Town maintains the barricade status as well as the tags of Curton Mansion and the area within a 3 block radius around. Exceptions are Gapper Place Railway Station [66,6] and Club Budd [68,7], that are left alone by B-Town. Tags of BOW inside resource buildings will be tolerated (click here). Revivification usually will be provided at (mainly inside) Curton Mansion. In general, B-Town is trying to help the population at the borders of Chancelwood, Earletown and Raines Hills as much as possible.
- Tagging: Tags should always include information. Funny tags are funny, but do not help to vanquish the zombie disease. The B-Town Boyz mainly stick to tags that either direct to or inform of Southall and Curton Mansions, give recruiting informations, or provide the link to this website.
- Radio Frequency: Our radio frequency is 27.45
Status Reports
- East Boundwood
[49,8] - [50,9] (bic) (statuses) (update)Southall Mansion
Lit all through, occupied by about ten survivors, couple of lone zeds hanging around outside.
Gwen Harrison (talk) 17:27, 22 April 2019 (UTC)
(48,7) (bic) (statuses) (update)The Sheppard Building
"... some survivor activity in the Sheppard Building ..."
- Chancelwood
[67,4] - [68,5] (bic) (statuses) (update)Curton Mansion
𝔇𝔦𝔧𝔬𝔫 𝔖𝔞𝔫𝔡𝔢𝔯𝔰 (talk) 15:05, 23 September 2019 (UTC)
(69,5) (bic) (statuses) (update)The Haslock Building
"... power's back on at the Haslock Building ..."
Supported Policies
|Planned Revivification
|This user or group supports
organized revivification.
|Mr. Rogers Style!
|This user or group supports and follows the Mr. Rogers policy.


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There's been a steady stream of praise for Luis Castillo since his impressive debut in 2017. Naysayers might point to the small sample size (89.1 innings pitched for Cincinnati), his low BABIP (.247) or his high strand rate (80.1%) and think regression. But don't dismiss what he did in his first go-around in the big leagues, as his 3.12 ERA and 1.07 WHIP were fully skills-supported. Castillo induced whiffs at a 12.6% rate en route to striking out 9.87 batters per nine innings. When he wasn't sending hitters back to the bench looking skyward, he was busy forcing hitters to smash balls into the ground, as his 58.8% ground-ball rate will attest. Had he qualified, that would have placed him fourth among starting pitchers. With a fastball sitting at 98 MPH and a nasty complement of pitches, Castillo is poised to take the next step towards fantasy ace, and this could be the last chance to get him before his price reflects that.
Luiz Gohara (SP, ATL)
When you see a big lefty who throws gas, you take notice. Standing 6-foot-3 and armed with a high-90s fastball from the left side, Luiz Gohara has the raw tools to dominate in the major leagues. Signed by the Seattle Mariners at 16 out of Brazil, Gohara was traded to the Braves this time last year and progressed significantly in Atlanta's system, striking out more than 12 batters per nine innings. Gohara's cup of coffee last season didn't go quite as well as he would have liked (1-3, 4.91 ERA, 1.36 WHIP) but luck certainly wasn't on his side. An anemic 62% strand rate and a .366 BABIP are signs of some positive regression to come, as his 2.75 FIP and 4.05 xFIP further support. Currently slated to crack the Braves rotation, Gohara could make an impact sooner than later and makes for an excellent dynasty league target.
Dylan Bundy (SP, BAL)
On the surface Dylan Bundy wasn't anything special in 2017. His 4.24 ERA looked very average and his 8.1 K/9 was pretty pedestrian during a time when so many seem to be in double digits. But it was a step forward for the former first rounder that put him firmly on top of the post-hype sleeper list. Bundy made strides in the second half, upping his strikeout rate to 9.7 K/9 and improving his command. He threw more first pitch strikes (from 58% in the first half to 62% in the second half) and raised his swinging strike rate to 14%. Remember, this is a pitcher who missed significant time his first few seasons after being drafted by the Orioles fourth overall in 2011, so his development is just catching up. Bundy is someone worth taking a gamble on if the price is right.
Dynasty League Sell Candidates
Marcus Stroman (SP, TOR)
Marcus Stroman is a great pitcher in real life. He's averaged almost 33 starts and 203 innings pitched his last two seasons, posting ground ball rates over 60% both times including a league-best 62.1% in 2017. His 3.09 ERA ranked ninth among starters. So why is he on a sell list? Quite simply, his fantasy profile isn't as appealing as he doesn't strike out enough batters. Stroman has never displayed a consistent ability to miss bats and that hurts in the fantasy game. There's plenty of room on a roster for a guy like Stroman but you'll need to make up for his lack of punchouts. Factor in a weakening infield defence behind him with the aging of Troy Tulowitzki and loss of Ryan Goins and you just might be better off flipping him before his run prevention regresses.
Robbie Ray (SP, ARI)
Many forecasted Robbie Ray's 2017 breakout and they nailed it. Ray improved his strikeout rate and whiffed exactly 218 batters for the second year in a row but in 12 fewer innings pitched. He also posted a career best 2.89 ERA and 1.15 WHIP, but before crowning him the next big K machine it would be wise to take a look under the hood. Ray benefited from some luck in 2017 that included a career-low .267 BABIP (his previous low was .311) and a career-best 82% strand rate. Despite the league-wide home run trend and a homer-friendly home ballpark, Ray's HR/FB rate stayed almost the same from 2016 but he allowed more fly balls overall, up from 33% to 40%. Until he turns a corner in terms of control (3.94 BB/9 and a 60% first strike percentage) he's at a higher risk for his ERA to creep back up towards his career 4.07 average. Play it safe and don't assume linear progression here. There's bound to be someone in your league willing to pay for his lofty strikeout totals and offer something worthwhile in return.
Lance McCullers (SP, HOU)
This may not be a popular choice, but Lance McCullers is a prime sell candidate. After a hot start to 2017, the injury bug bit yet again and wrecked his season as he finished with a 4.25 ERA and 1.30 WHIP. The strikeout stuff and raw talent is there, but can you count on his health? McCullers also hasn't displayed much progress with his control or command since breaking into the league back in 2015: his first pitch strike percentage actually fell a few points to 55% last season. There's always a chance he breaks through with that perfectly healthy season, but another year with time spent on the DL could completely wreck whatever dynasty league value he has left. Recency bias is definitely a thing, and McCullers' solid playoff performance and name value are likely enough to fetch a solid return for this perennially hyped arm. He's a buy in redraft leagues, but dynasty leaguers need to be thinking long term with this investment, and right now he's just not trustworthy enough to hang onto if a good return can be had.


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Poultry Recipe Contest Winning Recipe – Patty Kelly's Mediterranean Chicken
2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
1 Tablespoon Butter
8 Skin on Chicken Breast
1 Shallot Diced
1 Leek Diced
2 Cups of Chopped Wild Mushrooms (Shitake, Oyster, Crimini etc..)
1 Sweet or Spanish Onion Diced
6 Cloves of Garlic
1 Cup White Wine
1 Quart of Heavy Cream
3 Tablespoons of Sun Dried Tomato Puree
1 Tablespoon of Lemon Juice
3 Tablespoons of Basil Pesto
Salt and Pepper
1 Cup of Grated Parmesan Cheese
1 Bunch of Asparagus (bottoms trimmed) Steamed
1 Lb. of Small Potatoes (Fingerling, Red Bliss) Boiled and Cut in Half
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Season chicken breasts on both sides, sear breasts on both sides until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
- Put chicken breast on a cookie sheet or small roasting pan and into oven
- Heat butter in same skillet over medium heat. Add shallots, leeks, mushrooms, onion and garlic, cook until caramelized.
- Add wine and deglaze skillet( getting all the brown pieces from the bottom)
- Reduce wine until about half
- Add heavy cream and lemon juice, bring to boil and then to a simmer, cook cream for 10 minutes (low heat)
- Cook chicken for 10 minutes
- Add sun dried tomato puree (just puree tomatoes in food processor until smooth), basil pesto (can be found in markets ready-made), salt and pepper to taste and parmesan cheese, cook for 10 minutes..low heat
- Roast potatoes and asparagus on a cookie sheet with olive oil and salt and pepper until hot.


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Put time into dinner now, and you can make it last forever -- or at least the whole week. Welcome to Halfway to Dinner, where we show you how to stretch your staples every which way.
Today: Let's give tofu a second chance -- starting with this week's dinners.
Tofu is not the kind of food you fight for. Sure, you'll take up arms for barbecue, for pork belly, and for burgers. You'll graffiti the streets with declarations of brassica love -- but tofu? You know it as the gelatinous block in the back of your fridge and the lonely cubes adrift in your miso soup. And if you're an omnivore, you know it as your last resort.
Bean curd deserves better. Tofu may not have the brash, earthy appeal of tempeh, but its beauty lies in its subtlety, in its willingness to mingle with whatever happens to be on your plate. Grill it, curry it, and fry it to a crisp -- even after you've cooked it every way imaginable, tofu will still win you over when you least expect it.
More: Try tofu at its best in a Silky Vegan Chocolate Pie.
This week, let's get to know tofu again. Unearth the package at the back of your fridge and let it save dinner, all week long. We'll start off easy, with a bright noodle salad, and then we'll hit the bean curd hard -- in stir-fry, in a peanut sauce, and alone, in all its grilled glory. Here's to second chances.
Citrus Ginger Tofu Salad with Buckwheat Soba NoodlesThis is a dinner for long, summer days: It's an opportunity to clear out your crisper drawer and get thrifty with your pantry. Start by making a zippy, all-purpose sauce that will be both the marinade and the beginnings of a perky salad dressing. Then, bake your tofu and toss it with soba noodles, carrots, kale, and whatever else calls out to you from the recesses of your fridge.
Japanese-Style Fried TofuTofu skeptics, this one's for you. Chances are, you've been a little gun-shy after an encounter with watery tofu -- but press it first, and it will reward you later with crisp, golden cubes. Whip up your marinade with your pantry staples, and then throw your tofu in a pan. It will make a mean stir-fry, but we fully support snacking on a few pieces while no one is looking.
Weeknight Soy Sauce-y, Peanut-y TofuTofu stir-fry is everything you could ask for in a weeknight dinner: It's quick, it's hearty, and it packs well the next day. You'll start with a couple blocks of tofu (or use your fried leftovers) and finish them off with a simple, six-ingredient sauce. Make more than you need for one dinner -- you'll want it for lunch tomorrow, too.
Ma Po Tofu (Stir-Fried Bean Curd with Ground Turkey)Put down the phone book -- you don't need takeout tonight. This ma po tofu is a remake of the Chinese classic, with ground turkey acting as supporting cast. Brown your meat in a pan, add the aromatics, and then stir in your tofu. A drizzle of sesame oil on top is this dish's crowning glory.
Grilled Peanut TofuAt the height of grilling season, when you can't stand the thought of another burger (veggie or otherwise), grilled tofu will be there for you. It doesn't ask for much: just a quick press, a marinade, and some quality time on the grill. It can be the star of your rice bowl, but we won't blame you for eating it with your fingers, by the slab.
What are your favorite ways to eat tofu? Let us know in the comments!
Noodle salad photo by Mark Weinberg; all others by James Ransom.
A New Way to Dinner, co-authored by Food52's founders Amanda Hesser and Merrill Stubbs, is an indispensable playbook for stress-free meal-planning (hint: cook foundational dishes on the weekend and mix and match 'em through the week).
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Servicemembers Angels Recognized
|By Samantha L. Quigley
American Forces Press Service
|WASHINGTON, Jan. 10, 2007 Georgia-Pacific, the maker of Angel Soft toilet paper, has recognized two teens as Angels in Action for their support of the nations servicemembers.
Cell Phones for Soldiers is a member of America Supports You, a Defense Department program highlighting the ways Americans are supporting the nations servicemembers.
We created the Angel Soft Angels in Action Awards Program because we are dedicated to educating and inspiring families to help children develop a lifelong commitment to community service, Nikkia Starks, Angel Softs marketing communications manager, said of the program now in its seventh year. Both young men created innovative programs that put others ahead of themselves.
Each of the young men, nominated by beneficiaries of their programs, receives a cash award and a years supply of Angel Soft toilet paper. Both agreed the money will help their organizations fulfill their stated missions.
As a grand-prize winner, Calvert, who said he was shocked at his selection for the award, will join the second grand-prize winner and the Program of the Year winner on a trip to Walt Disney World. He also will receive $10,000, which he said will help cover postage to send tote bags of school supplies to Iraq.
Most of what we need for the school-supply totes is donated, but the shipping is not, Calvert said. The shipping is pretty expensive, about $7 per tote bag, so it will help get a lot more bags sent over for the Iraqi kids.
The bags, which servicemembers distribute to Iraqi schoolchildren, contain school supplies including composition books, drawing tablets, construction paper, scissors, glue, pens, pencils, markers and crayons. A memo book with the word Friend on the front cover always is included, as is a toy.
Some of the village classrooms had 50 students sharing just a few pencils and composition books, Calvert said. No one in our country could even really imagine a life where you couldnt even have your own pencil.
One of the really cool things our program has done (is to teach) American kids to have a little more respect and appreciation for what they have, he added.
But as important as making sure Iraqi children have what they need to learn, Calvert, through Operation Iraqi Friendship, is helping U.S. servicemembers make positive connections with the Iraqi people.
When the Iraqi people see our soldiers come with things to help better their life, it helps to build a better relationship, he said.
Calvert said his family is often teased about the warehouse decor of their home. But when you take into account that his sister Bailey Reese, 10, also runs her own troop-support organization, Hero Hugs, from home, theres no escaping the boxes of goodies waiting to be sent overseas.
Bailey was an Angels in Action grand-prize winner in the previous years program and has several other honors to her credit.
The story is much the same for Bergquist, an Angels in Action finalist, who with his sister, Brittany, began sending prepaid calling cards to servicemembers overseas in 2004. To date, they have sent 1.5 million minutes of talk time to troops serving throughout the world. They are humble about the accolades they have received, including the organizations current nomination for a Volvo for Life award, which carries a grand prize of $50,000.
I was surprised (to learn I was selected) because I know there are lots of kids doing amazing things to help others, Bergquist said. To be recognized for helping the troops makes me feel very proud. The troops are the real Angels in Action.
He said his $1,000 prize money will provide another 30,000 minutes of talk time to help keeps troops in touch with their loved ones. But the recognition the award will bring his organization may be just as valuable.
It lets the public know about Cell Phones for Soldiers and gives them information about how they can help the troops, so we can continue to send prepaid phone cards and help military families with their phone bills, he said.
Through their actions, both young men and all of the winners made a statement the Angel Soft company thought very important.
A primary message these kids convey, in my opinion, is that kids are out there making a difference and impacting the community, both here and overseas, in a variety of ways, which is truly commendable, Starks said. Year after year, we are always amazed to hear about outstanding children whose thoughtfulness and giving spirit touches so many lives.
More information on the Angels in Action Award Program and all of this years winners and finalists is available on the Angels in Action Web site.


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We all make bad choices; some of us make more than others.
Bad choices make great stories and yield life lessons.
What's worst than making a lousy choice? Staying in it longer than necessary.
If you get into a dissatisfactory relationship, how long you stay in it is more impactful to your life than the fact that you got in it in the first place.
The next time you make a poor choice, learn your lesson and move on.
Don't waste time trying to turn a moth into a butterfly.


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Elaine Schmidt, Special to the Journal Sentinel
Big sounds, musical depth and standing ovations rang out in Uihlein Hall Saturday night during Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra's program of music by Bartok, Tchaikovsky and Still.
Playing under the baton of guest conductor Joshua Weilerstein and joined by pianist Orli Shaham, the orchestra presented Bartok's Piano Concerto No. 3, Tchaikovsky's Symphony No. 6 and William Grant Still's "Poem for Orchestra."
Shaham gave a commanding, powerful performance of the Bartok concerto, playing with a big, warm sound that was full of sometimes-bold and sometimes-subtle shifts in timbre and color.
Her performance was about more than just power and sound. Shaham brought emotional depth to the piece, from soaring first-movement statements and glowing energy in the final movement, to exquisitely voiced and shaped phrases in a deeply expressive second movement.
Weilerstein and the orchestra responded to her expressive, sonically rich interpretation as though engaging in a heartfelt conversation. Frequently looking over his shoulder at Shaham's hands, Weilerstein created a seamless performance that brought the audience to its feet.
The themes of Tchaikovsky's Symphony No. 6 ("Pathetique") may be etched in the minds of music lovers, but somehow that familiarity makes hearing the piece in a live performance something to be anticipated rather than taken for granted.
From heavy sighs in the strings, delivered in the thick, plaintive sounds that are part of Tchaikovsky's musical signature, to strong, rousing brass lines, fluid solos from various instruments and audience-enveloping full-orchestra sounds, this was an engaging, exciting performance.
Weilerstein and the orchestra played with precision and superb communication, both between podium and players and between individuals and sections.
They brought elegance and grace to Tchaikovsky's long, achingly beautiful phrases, crackling energy built of taut playing and brisk tempos to more strident, martial sections and artful, soulful expression to solo passages.
The evening ended with a standing, cheering ovation.
The evening opened with a riveting performance of William Grant Still's 1944 "Poem for Orchestra." Weilerstein and the Milwaukee Symphony gave a taut, well-balanced performance of the expressive, cinematic piece.


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Your Reputation: Create a Permalink
via Stuart Bruce via Teresa Valdez Klein via Sherrilynne Starkie
PR blogger Todd Defren is directing people to his LinkedIn profile rather than creating an "About" link on his blog. He sees it as a sort of "digital lifestyle aggregator":
I see a need for a place to tell my "total" story; a place online that can integrate all the diverse fragments of my work, the sum of which = my professional reputation.
I think LinkedIn is a good spot for that: it allows people to provide their employment history, with endorsements from colleagues about their work across each career milestone. It provides for web and blog links. It gives folks a sense for how "well-connected" you are, i.e., how much time you invest in the important work of relationship-building.
The LinkedIn profile could be like a permalink for your career.
A few months ago, LinkedIn added a feature to make your profile page public on the web using a simple URL, e.g., LinkedIn.com/in/ScottAllen. Since then, a lot of professionals are starting to use their LinkedIn profiles as a sort of "professional home page" that's independent of their company. Because of the LinkedIn domain's popularity, these profile pages tend to do well in the search engines. This may not be a big deal for people with very distinctive names, but for those of us with more common names, that's a good thing.
You get to decide the "nickname" for your URL (the part after http://linkedin.com/in/ ). I highly recommend making it your real name, if available, not your current business name or something you think is really clever. As Dr. Philip Agre says, "The most fundamental way of finding people online is to help them find you."
How to Turn Multimedia Clark Kents Into Superheroes
Emily Sweeney is a staff reporter at The Boston Globe and president of the New England chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists. Writing for Editor & Publisher, a professional journal for the newspaper industry, Emily says that journalists should join LinkedIn and other social networks to expand their base for story ideas and sources:
I joined Friendster in June 2003. Then I joined MySpace.com. I quickly learned that these social networking sites can be a treasure trove of contacts and newstips. They're helpful for finding sources, and having sources locate you. More recently, I joined another site called LinkedIn, which can connect you to your colleagues and folks in all kinds of industries.
Traditionally, journalists and reporters have kept a Rolodex of favorite sources. More recently they've turned to expert directories like Profnet, which is maintained by PR professionals. But with the growth of open directory services like LinkedIn or ZoomInfo that are inexpensive or even free, it's much easier now to make yourself more visible to journalists. That's not to say that there's not value in the more traditional channels, but rather that you really need to have a managed presence in LinkedIn, et al., if you want to be found by journalists on the basis of your expertise, not just your name.


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Here are the stories generating the most comments this week on Military.com, along with a sampling of responses edited for clarity:
House Committee Moves To Loosen Gun Purchase Rules For Vets
- If you want to save the trouble of looking like a complete idiot by posting something nasty about the author and falsely accusing democrats of taking your guns away, do the world a favor and look into WHY somebody would have a court appoint a Fiduciary on their behalf in the first place. Then tell me you would gladly trust that person with a weapon. -- Lima Charlie
- The entire 2nd amendment should be eliminated so only law enforcement and ACTIVE military have the right to bear arms. Let the wannabe militia boys play with toy cap guns. -- Dan M. Ketter
Trump: Germany's Lower NATO Dues 'Unfair' to US
- The fact that the media is complicit and doesn't seem to mind that countries aren't paying their fair share just blows my mind... The nerve of countries that aren't paying up yet complaining also blows my mind. My mind isn't having a good day. -- Jericho Snaxxx
- A strong NATO is as important now as it was during the cold War. I agree that EVERY nation should provide a 2% upkeep. We cannot afford to alienate our allies. I propose an incremental increase so those lagging behind can meet the monetary requirement over a few (short) years. -- Jeffrey M. Shealy
Federal Judge in Hawaii Puts Trump Travel Ban on Hold
- Trump is being too nice. Obama just ignored various judges' various orders. After all what can the judge do - nothing, except fume and rant, which they did about Obama, but he didn't care. -- gunbunny476
- It appears that no one here understands the reason for the travel ban and why the included countries were selected. The explanation is really simple. Those countries do not vet (or poorly vet) people traveling to the US, so there is no reliable way for US officials to vet the travelers without verifiable paperwork. -- M1911jim
US Mulls Sending 1,000 More Troops into Syria
- We should keep no ISIS prisoners (aside for intel gathering) turn them over to the Iraqi forces and let them decide what to do with them (I'm sure they won't be handled with white gloves the way we handle them). -- Amanda B
- When will we stop feeding the bodies of our young people into this endless meat grinder? We should be like Switzerland, garrison our own country, build up our internal defenses, pray for peace and prepare for war. -- Gorthaur Eternus
Intel Senators: No Indication Trump Tower Was Surveilled
- So in other words, Trump lied. Again. After all the convoluted spin is done and over, what everybody in Congress and in the intelligence agencies are saying is that no surveillance was done and that Trump blatantly lied. The fact that he could have ordered the FBI and other agencies to declassify and produce the evidence at any time shows that there isn't any evidence and that he lied. Again. -- DaveC0121
- I believe the good senators said that there was no evidence of surveillance on the part of the U.S. Government. Apparently, the door is still open in respect to foreign state actors, allies of the U.S. Government or hackers for hire. None of the previous group were mentioned in the senators' brief statement. -- Jeffrey M. Shealy
Bill Enabling Gun Sales to 'Mentally Incompetent' Vets Draws Criticism
- There is no medical link between the ability of a veteran effectively handling his/her money and their ability to function in society AND exercise their second amendment rights. -- LeeMSgt
- I knew a Viet Nam Vet that was all messed up in the head and his wife asked me if she should get him a weapon that he wanted for Christmas. I said NO! I love the guy to death but the public would be in danger if this guy was armed. He wasn't going to go Rambo or anything he just was not competent enough anymore. -- dkgiovenco
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Hi I'm Susi Oddball, You might wonder why i have such a strange name…it's in my nature, but there's a good reason for it. I have been a clown Juggler for 25 years, and the name was first used for my company called Oddballs Juggling, which was based in Brighton & London. It still exisits in the form of retail outlets selling far more than just juggling equipment.
I now live in Brighton produce community radio for Brighton & Hove community Radio We invite a variety of guests including muscians, curators and undertakers. Shows to keep you rivited in your bed, whilst curing your hangover, or producing a headache depending on your state of health. Expect Jimmy Hendrix one minute and Beethovan the next. We love to see people participating as it is community radio, the more the merrier ..
I'm also a gardener and a mum…


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Have your guests serve Espresso coffee in style with this 12 piece Espresso ensemble favor'.service for six. Displayed in a fabulous rose print embossed satin lined display box, this favor is far and beyond extraordinary. Delicately shaped Espresso cups are available in a variety of styles and make for a perfectly extravagant favor. Each cup and saucer is made of fine white porcelain and decorated to fit any home decor. Cups are dishwasher safe and FDA approved. Each cup measures 2.5"D x 2.2"H
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Dear Nancy:
What I told you this morning was a lie. I did not oversleep before my meeting. In fact, I was very much up in time for work. I've found that I cannot live with the lie I told you this morning.
And, so, the truth comes out.
It was 6:15 or so when I woke up. This was unusual considering it wasn't "Scare the crap out of Brandon by playing really loud music in his ear early in the morning" day. I sat up and looked around the room. Something seemed different.
Jeff was downstairs cooking bacon and eggs and toast. We ate, read the paper, discussed the economy and Edgar Allen Poe. Then Jeff departed for work and I remained to shower and dress. As I was drawing the bath, I heard a peculiar noise out side of the house. I threw on some clothes, stopped the water, and walked to the door to investigate.
Sitting on the sidewalk was a golden box. The box was decorated very peculiarly, with each side depicting a wildly different scene in a wildly different setting. One side appeared to have been done by a caveman and displayed a barbaric act of hunting. I turned the box over in my hands.
The next site was done in an Egyptian style drawing. Delicately carved into this golden box was a depiction of animal against man. It appeared that a town was being eaten by a pack of wild jungle cats. I turned the box over in my hands.
Side three's picture seemed reminicent of Renaissance-era work. It showed the apparent torturing of a man. The man was lying on a rack, with arms and legs bound. A masked attendant turned a wheel designed to increase the distance between the wrists and ankles. I turned the box over in my hands.
The final side was blank. All that I could see in the golden surface was my reflection. Then I saw something behind me. It was a dark shape over my shoulder. I quickly turned around, but no one was there. I looked back at my reflection and there was only my face.
I took the box inside. Checking my watch, I had much less time to get ready now. In fact, it was 8:25. I decided to just go to work as is, and shower at lunch time. This would all work out fine.
I left the house, made it down the steps, onto the sidewalk, and began my short journey over. I had gotten about halfway when the box shot out of my hands and landed, lid-up, on the ground. I knelt down and examined the lid with a curiousity and an unease. The top of the lip had words written in English. They had been carved in a careful, flowing hand and read, "Contained beneath this lid of gold are strife and dischord ages old."
'Note to self,' I thought. 'Do not lift lid.' The lid lifted slightly. Was it the wind? Or was it the spectre? I forced myself and weight upon the top of the box. It took all of my effort to hold it down, but I felt myself being lifted up. The lip rose higher and higher and suddenly I felt myself being sucked in.
"I'm going to be late for work again," I said. With a great sucking sound, I was pulled into the black guarded by those golden sides. It was quiet inside and dark. Then I heard a voice. "Welcome to Eris's Box."
"Eh, what?"
"Eris. This is her box. Please wait to be seated."
The lights came on with a *klunk* and I saw that I was in a restaurant. The restaurant was decorated quite lavishly. There was much lace and gold frill. There were chandeliers in chrystal excellence and many elegant tables set for two or four. I was the only person in attendance.
The waiter led me to a table near the center of the room. "Here is your special table, sir. We will bring out your meal shortly." I felt a bit strange not having been given a choice of food, but I decided that perhaps the help here knew best.
I sat and waited. The space was large. The lighting for the room was done mostly by the chandeliers and some halogen lamps placed around the dining area. There were no windows that I could see, but there was a regular spattering of paintings (some I knew, others I had never seen before) along the walls. The walls were papered in an eggshell-colored paper that had flowing lines of gold leaf. The carpet that my chair sat on was deep red and very plush. The eating utensils, also, were gold.
The waiter came back, pushing a cart upon which sat a golden serving tray covered in a dome shaped lid. He rolled the cart up to the table and moved the serving tray onto my table. With a flourish he lifted the lid to expose my meal. Writhing on the golden plate was a horrible looking creature. It was reminiscent of a human infant, but had a fan of cartilage at the top of the head. It was black from cooking, but the arms (I assume) and legs (still assume) waved in the air. The mouth opened and closed speaking the name "Eris" over and over.
I cried out and stood quite quickly from the table, forcing my chair over. I covered my mouth and looked away. "What is it?" I screamed.
"That, sir, is evil. I see that you don't realize where you are."
"No. I don't. Where am I?"
"You are in Eris's box." He paused, as if waiting for a sign of recognition. I just stared at him. "Are you familiar with Pandora's box?"
"Yes. Opening the box let loose the evil upon the world."
"Precisely. This is quite the same and quite the opposite. Here, you don't release evil – you swallow it down. Then it grows and mutates. It's a much more explosive means of getting evil into the world." He smiled.
"I have to go to work now. Please let me out."
The waiter frowned at this. His eyebrows came low on his face, and he stared at me for the longest time. "Fine." Things went black.
When I woke, I was on the lawn in front of Beadle Hall. I sat up and looked around. There was no box anywhere. I got up and looked at my watch. It was 8:55am. I sprinted into the Science Center and ran into the bathroom. Did that really just happen? I splashed water on my face. I looked the same. It was time to get to the meeting.
I took off from the Science Center back over to Beadle Hall. I couldn't remember what had happend now. Why was I looking for a golden box? Who was Destiny? I shook it out of my head. It was probably nothing. Other than the questions, nothing was out of the ordinary.
I did fell strangely full, though.
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When we first planted the vineyard, we were fortunate to obtain cuttings of the small berried Pinot Gris clone, thought to be derived from the original Pinot Gris pre-phylloxera stock from Alsace which was imported into New Zealand in 1886. This clone has low cropping levels, and the flavour and concentration of the fruit produces wines of power and texture.
The very dry vintage, and the cool evenings prior to picking produced a level of concentration of flavour and richness. Once again, the wine is pale straw coloured, with intense varietal notes of pear and quince. It is a wine with both texture and balance.


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Ubisoft has released a new launch trailer for Wii version of their dance game title Michael Jackson: The Experience. Along with the trailer they also revealed a complete tracklist for the game.
Check out the video and complete tracklist below:
- Another Part of Me (HMV exclusive)
- Bad
- Beat It
- Billie Jean
- Black or White
- Dirty Diana
- Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough
- Earth Song
- Ghosts
- Heal the World
- In The Closet
- Leave Me Alone
- Money
- Remember the Time
- Rock with You
- Smooth Criminal
- Speed Demon
- Streetwalker
- Sunset Driver
- The Girl Is Mine
- The Way You Make Me Feel
- They Don't Care About Us
- Thriller
- Wanna Be Startin' Somethin'
- Who Is It
- Will You Be There
- Workin' Day and Night
Michael Jackson: The Experience is slated to come out this Friday.


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Recycled Concrete Patio
Ever wanted a unique durable DIY patio? Well my awesome neighbor created a recycled concrete patio using broken up pieces of concrete from another neighbors torn our driveway!
So here are the pieces that Erik picked out from the torn out driveway. He laid them out on the grass to make sure they fit together alright and that he had enough pieces for the new space.
Then he tore out the grass for the new patio.
He laid down some landscaping fabric and a layer of yard gravel to set the concrete and began around the edge of the existing rectangular pavers.
Erik continued laying the concrete, working to be sure that each piece was level in the sand and gravel. This was especially difficult since the concrete was not perfectly equal in thickness. Then with a push broom he filled the spaces with more gravel and sand to pack it tight.
I think it turned out fantastic! I love that it is different from the pavers that were already there. I also think it is amazing that Erik thought to turn this wasted concrete that no one wanted and was on the edge of landing at the local landfill into this long-lasting, concrete paved fire pit area!
So next time you are driving by a house in your neighborhood where they are jack-hammering out old concrete, think about saving and making something awesome like Erik!
Have you made anything from recycled concrete before? Share in the comments!
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Hazel Rainart is an antagonist in RWBY who was introduced in "The Next Step" episode of Volume 4. He is an associate of Salem and part of her inner circle.
Hazel is a tall and muscular middle-aged man, towering over even Adam Taurus who stands 6'4". He has short brown hair, a beard, and hazel eyes.
He wears a two-tone olive green coat over a black 3/4 sleeve shirt, and a large belt. His pants are black, with a pouch strapped to each pants leg, and his boots are brown with white fronts. His hairy arms have some scars near the edges of his sleeves.
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Hazel has a calm composure compared to the others of Salem's circle. He is reserved and rarely speaks. However, he still criticizes Cinder Fall for her defeat. He has a low tolerance for acceptance of failure, and he does not let minor obstacles get in his way or stand by convention when there is a goal to be accomplished.
During the meeting with Sienna Khan, Hazel is courteous toward her, showing he has a respectful nature. However, he is not intimidated by Sienna's threats, showing a distinct level of self-confidence.
Despite his low tolerance for failure, Hazel is not cruel or unsympathetic. His reaction to Sienna's murder by Adam is a saddened look and verbal expression of both his frustration at Adam's lack of communication prior to the act and disappointment at how unnecessary the death was. This shows that, despite his allegiance to Salem, he has a certain degree of empathy and morality. Unlike his psychotic colleague, Tyrian Callows, Hazel takes no pleasure in casual slaughter, indicating there must be a higher purpose in violence for him to engage in it.
However, this changes when he encounters Ozpin. When he does, Hazel becomes filled with rage and killing intent. He holds Ozpin responsible for the death of his sister Gretchen Rainart and is determined to kill every incarnation of him. This shows that despite his typical reluctance to fight, he is quite capable of vengeance and terrifying bouts of rage. Also, as revealed in "The More the Merrier", Hazel murdered several Huntsmen from Mistral under Salem's orders, indicating that he has no problems with killing if it hurts Ozpin in any way. He also attempted to brutally torture Nora with electricity for standing between him and Ozpin in "Downfall", showing how violent Hazel can become when blinded by his grudge against Ozpin.
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Hazel is an incredibly strong unarmed fighter, able to fight off multiple trained Huntsmen at once. When Hazel deems the situation appropriate, he injects himself with raw Dust crystals. After Hazel infuses himself, the veins in his arms glow, his muscles grow, his eyes shine, his voice becomes distorted, and he can discharge Dust energy from his entire body to enhance his attacks.
He has been shown using two types of Dust - Lightning and Fire. He can even use more than one Dust type at a time to further increase his strength. Whenever he punches the ground or another person, there is a large amount of raw Dust energy surrounding the area he strikes, dealing extra damage. When he punched Qrow Branwen and held Nora Valkyrie, he discharged enough energy for their skeleton to be temporarily seen by the naked eye. Should he need to fight enemies at range, Hazel is also capable of using the infused Dust to fire blasts of raw electrical energy or fire from his arms. He can also fire blasts of both energies combined, as he did to destroy Weiss Schnee's Queen Lancer.
Because of his use of Dust, the limits to his strength are currently unknown, but without it, he has shown to possess enough strength to casually dent mechanical machines with an offhanded hammer fist. In addition, he can easily lift and throw multiple trained and armed huntsman, such as Nora and Leo, indicating that his use of Dust is not a substitute for his strength, but a supplement.
His most notable attribute, however, is his endurance. He is shown blocking strikes from Ren and Nora's weapons with his bare hands, the latter also commenting on the abnormally high rate that Hazel recharges his Aura. Qrow also takes note of Hazel's incredible durability, referring to him as "sheer willpower". All these factors, when combined with his Semblance, allow Hazel to endure many direct hits without showing any signs of fatigue or Aura loss.
Functionally, Hazel is a berserker in battle. His combination of sheer physical strength, Semblance, dust usage and the rate that his Aura regenerates at make him virtually unstoppable and has only been shown to retreat at the behest of allies who are able to appeal to his more logical and compassionate side. Without this, it is unlikely that anything short of fatal or crippling force would be able to cease his rampaging combat style.
Hazel's Semblance, Numbing Agent,[1] renders him insensitive to pain, allowing him to ignore injury and inject vast amounts of Dust into his body without any immediate consequence. However, while this ability is a great asset, it does rob Hazel of some of his awareness of peril. He does not notice Nora's struggle against him as her Semblance allows her to amplify her strength by absorbing Hazel's electrical energy, thus allowing her to take control of the battle and free herself from his grasp. This shows that without the context of pain, Hazel can be exploited in a fight. He also needs to consciously activate his Semblance and will still feel pain if caught off guard, as shown when Weiss' Queen Lancer impaled him from behind with its stinger.
- Hazel alludes to Hansel from "Hansel and Gretel". For more information on this allusion, see Hazel Rainart/Behind the Scenes.
- Hazel can refer to a color, usually in relation to eyes. Hazel eyes often appear to shift in color from a brown/gold to green. Hazel is also a genus of nut-bearing trees and shrubs.
- Rainart is a name of Old German origin and can translate as either "Brave Counsel"[2] or "Strong Judgment".[3]
- Hazel stands a full eight feet tall, the tallest official height among human characters in the whole story.[4]
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"Cold Justice" (TNT) is a reality TV docu-drama that has been picked up for a 3rd TV season beginning early 2015. The summer TV ratings of 2014 have averaged 2.3 million TV viewers overall. It has jumped 24% above the recent January winter broadcast. 10 brand new episodes have been ordered & the TV show will broadcast from more U.S. states.
The first TV season premiered back on Tuesday Sept. 3, 2013. There were 8 episodes & TNT renewed it for a 2nd season on Oct. 8 of that same year. 10 episodes were ordered by the network for the 2nd season which began Jan. 17, 2014. The popularity of the TV show prompted TNT to add 8 additional episodes for a summer run which began June 6, 2014.
This is a "rewind" back to season one, episode six called, "Small Town Tragedy" (10/08/2013). This is a cable TV show & due to the graphic nature of the subject matter. Viewer discretion is advised. We follow a former prosecutor named Kelly Siegler & real crime scene investigator (CSI) Yolanda McClary, as they open a cold homicide case.
"Small Town Tragedy" opened with a girl named Ashley Holmes who ran to a neighbor's house on July 9, 1995. She was naked & her hands were bound with rope. Her mom Mary Anne Holmes was beaten, raped & killed in front of her. Kelly said this was committed by a person who planned it all out.
18 years later, Yolanda says that testing the DNA evidence can now re-open this case. This violent crime left behind a lot of evidence. Homicide detective Alan Brown was brought into the investigation. Kendall Curtis was just a patrolman back then in the Thatcher police department. He was the only investigator because there were no funds to hire anyone else.
Mary Anne Holmes was originally from Chicago who was an abused woman. She brought her daughters to Arizona. She was searching for a man to be a good father to her kids. She was found bludgeoned to death & had been sexually assaulted for two hours after she was killed. Her daughter Ashley was tied up & her panties were cut off too.
David Black's father owned the house rented by Mary. He became the first suspect who is unstable, but was in Utah at the time of the murder. The second suspect Phillip Turley loved Mary, but never asked her out on a date. He was also in Utah. The third suspect John Bursee was an abusive con-man who disappeared after Mary died. He was in Florida & that alibi is true. The detectives re-interview suspects & stage a mock crime scene of the murder.
There is no eye witness & no DNA match from the evidence. The third suspect, Phillip Turley doesn't confess to anything who is diagnosed with a bi-polar disorder. The murder of Mary Anne Holmes is still unsolved.


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How to Decorate a Beach-Themed Baby Room
Create a serene beach-themed nursery that will inspire your child's imagination and provide a peaceful space for relaxation and sleep. Start by using neutral colors, woven textures and blue hues to create the backdrop for an ocean theme that you can liven up with decor and detailing. Colors such as turquoise offer a deeper pop of color for a hint of vibrancy, or opt for soft blues for a more muted and relaxed look. Make your baby's crib the focal piece of your beach nursery decor with a unit that fits your style design. Opt for a crib in a white finish for a blank palette to start the decorating, or opt for a light wood finish such as pine or sandalwood to mimic driftwood.
Submerge Your Nursery Under the Sea
Dive into your beach-theme baby room with underwater-inspired decor that will delight any mermaid or merman. Add a whimsical touch with dream catchers featuring starfish and mermaid sayings, or opt for an airy vibe with bird decor featuring geese and seagulls. Build off a neutral palette with bright, vibrant turquoises or deep, rich navies for a stunning nursery look. Adorn brightly colored walls with soft whites, yellows and grays that invoke sunshine-filled days at the beach and floating driftwood. Mix and match colors in the same family for a soft, neutral palette, or go big and bold by adding a pop of color such as orange or coral to your blue-hued design.
Set Sail with Nautical Design
Inspire your little sailor and cast away from the shore with nautical-themed decor that highlights the fun and lively spirit of sea adventures. Choose a mirror that sports rope accents for a truly nautical feel, or opt for decor that features all the things a sailor needs to succeed. Look for anchors, lighthouses and oars to add character to your beach nursery ideas. Hang an oar on the wall for a large statement piece, or choose a lighthouse lamp to keep your design headed in the right direction.
Get Organized Above Deck and in the Hold
Keep your nursery organized and focus on the important things with our storage containers that fit right in with your beach-themed nursery. Opt for rattan or woven baskets to display around the room to hold extra blankets and clothes. Build on your nautical theme with a fabric sailboat changing table that can hold diapers and other essentials at the ready. Use anchor hooks to add hanging storage for bags and hats for a cute display in any beach-themed nursery. Opt for rope bins and baskets for a sailor look, or choose shaped storage containers in the form of whales and sharks for an under-the-sea experience.
Tuck Your Baby Into an Ocean Retreat
Keep your baby cozy and warm with bedding that plays up the fun spirit of your beach-themed nursery. Complement the sailor theme with nautical stripe bedding featuring traditional colors including navy and white. Opt for whale-embroidered bedding for an underwater look, or bring the beach theme on land with palm frond bedding details. Choose organic bedding to avoid allergens and create an eco-conscious nursery space in your home. Opt for soft linens for use in warm temperatures, or choose thick wool and fleece blankets to keep your baby warm even when the temperature outside plummets. Top off bedding with cozy nursery pillows and plushes that add comfort, and build on your beach-themed nursery decor with fun shapes including octopi, sharks, whales and pirates. Add beachy texture with embroidered or crocheted pillows, and stick with beach motifs such as shells, coral and fish for a cohesive theme throughout the room. Use pillows to add comfort to a sitting area in your nursery where you can rock your baby to sleep, or use them to create a cozy crawl-on lounge space on the floor for your baby to explore.
Bring on the Sunshine
Illuminate your beach-themed nursery with our lighting options to suit your specific room needs. Opt for table and task lamps to add lighting for reading bedtime stories, or choose floor lighting to illuminate a larger section of the room in dark environments. Add a touch of style and drama to your nursery with a chandelier featuring sea shells that coordinates perfectly with your design theme. Look for lamp bases featuring anchors, rope and shells to invoke summer days spent at your favorite beach retreat. Choose a baby nightlight to add soft, warm lighting to keep baby comfortable during the night.


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Welcome to the Australian Computers in Education Conference 2006!
We welcome the following Silver Sponsors to the conference and urge all delegates to consider the products and services of these companies.
Wacom is the world leader in pen tablet technology and is proud to provide the Australian education environment with the tools to take advantage of the most current technology and software applications. Wacom tablet solutions allow easy interaction with prepared classroom presentations and at the same time enhance the creative possibilities of many of the software applications you may already be using – ideal for both teachers and students alike. Our technology offers some very
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Atomic Learning, Inc. was formed in 2000 by a group of technology educators with a mission to create useful and affordable online products focused on teaching people how to effectively use technology. Atomic Learning delivers a library of thousands of short,easy-to-view-and-understand tutorial movies that can be used as an integral part of a professional development program, a valuable curriculum supplement, and an anytime/anywhere software training resource.http://atomiclearning.co.uk
Future is one of Cairns premiere IT companies, specialising in providing Hardware, Software and Network solutions from all the major manufactures to customers from Cardwell to Thursday Island. Future is able to provide our customers with the complete range of computer products and accessories through our online web-store at www.futureonline.com.au. We also have a Comprehensive service centre and onsite technicians enabling you to have a single source for servicing and purchasing of your IT networks.
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Coretech are suppliers and integrators of a broad range of information technology solutions. Working with Australian business over the past 15 years has seen us grow into one of the most respected systems integrators in the country. We seek to deliver value to our customers by providing expertise in the design, implementation and management of reliable technology infrastructure.
Acer - leading the field in education technology
There's more in our commitment to educational institutions than just providing the highest quality desktop, portable PCs and server systems. At Acer, we have a dedicated Education team working closely with customers in each state to develop real and innovative IT solutions that accelerate the learning process and set new benchmarks in educational standards.
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ACEC 2006 Welcomes Ben Q. This company supplies a range of products to the education market and has been a great supporter of the ACEC and QSITE conferences in the past.
Founded by ex-teachers and IT professionals, 2Simple Software Australia makes software that is simple, powerful and creative. We have a clear mission to 'keep IT simple" at the cutting edge of the ICT curriculum.
We are committed to improving teaching and learning. Our AWARD-WINNING applications are designed to meet the development needs of Early Years and Primary school children. All 2Simple Software titles are available for you to try on a 30-day approval.
Adobe provides a wealth of tools and resources aimed at helping the Education community improve teaching and learning through the integration of technology into the classroom and the simplification of administrative tasks.
Founded in 1997 with a vision to enable educational innovations everywhere by connecting people and technology, Blackboard® is a leading provider of e-Education enterprise software applications and services. Consisting of five software applications bundled in two suites, the Blackboard Academic SuiteTM and the Blackboard Commerce SuiteTM, these products are licensed on a renewable basis.
Our global clients include primary and secondary schools, technical and vocational education, higher education, corporations and government markets as well as textbook publishers and student-focused merchants. Blackboard and its clients have pioneered the emergence of the e-Education industry around the world. For more information about Blackboard, please visit us at Stand 29 or contact:
No one understands Information and Communications Technology (ICT) like Commander. With full integration and customisation across our entire range of voice, data, mobility network product and services, Commander stands alone in the Australian marketplace as a single leading provider of 360° ICT solutions. What's more; we also maintain a nationwide service and support team of over 350 expert technicians and service vehicles with guaranteed response times as low as one hour, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. So whatever your ICT requirements are, we have it covered. To find out how Commander can help you with your ICT needs call us on 1300 555 841. www.commander.com
HP ProCurve (www.procurve.com.au) & Lenovo (www.lenovo.com) are key ICT partners of Commander.
In just over 20 years, Dell has grown to become one of the world's most influential information technology companies through a persistent focus on delivering the best possible customer experience by directly selling standards-based computing products and services.
Dell has changed the worldwide IT industry and made computing more accessible to customers around the globe, including businesses, institutional organisations and individuals -- an industry phenomenon known as the Dell Effect.
Dell is the world's number one choice in PC systems and ended 2005 just 0.9 percentage points away from the number position in sales of notebooks, desktops and industry standard servers for Australia and New Zealand.
Businesses and public sector organisations constitute the bulk of Dell's business, there the company is already an established player in the hardware which power corporate datacentres and has a rapidly growing presence in IT services.
Dell's services business ranges from helping customers better utilise emerging technologies, enhance efficiencies and maximise the value of IT investments, through to warranty service and support offerings. The company currently manages more than 1 million systems in Australasia.
In January, Dell launched its fifth Enterprise Command Centre and the first serving customers in New Zealand. The concept is based on the best practices of crisis management centres and provides real-time tracking of customer issues.
GN Netcom
GN Netcom is the leading provider of innovative wireless and corded headsets. Designed for professionals in offices and contact centres, our award-winning portfolio includes many industry firsts. GN Netcom developed the first wireless office headset, the first Bluetooth® headset, and the first wireless multi-use headset for both conventional and IP telephony.
GN Netcom's stylish products provide increased efficiency, mobility and comfort for today's business professionals. GN Netcom is leading the way in secure wireless office communications, with cutting-edge designs, and state-of the-art technology.
Advanced Video Integration was founded in 1995 to service the growing demands for professional audiovisual products, services and solutions in Queensland and around Australia. Since our inception, we have grown to be recognised as a reliable source of world class audiovisual products, professional advice, and excellent support and service to our clients throughout Australia. Our reputation, strength and excellence is built on extensive product knowledge and market experience gained through many years of development at the leading edge of technology.


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Life as a Writer, Disney World Cast Member, and
Big Sister through Foster Care & Adoption
Finally Feeling Better
Welcome back to Taylor Talks!
I could not be more thrilled to say that I'm finally feeling better! I'm not sick for the first time in five days!
Alright, so my mom will be the first to tell you that I still slept in until noon, but it was definitely part of my recovery process... I promise to be up and out of bed early tomorrow morning now that I'm feeling well again. In all seriousness though, I woke up with a slight headache, but it was nothing that a little Tylenol couldn't fix, and other than that I was completely back to my regular self.
I was so glad that I was feeling better today so that I was able to drive to the Chinese food restaurant to pick up dinner, and even make a pit stop at the grocery store for some ice cream for dessert. That's one way to celebrate the end of a sickness! I was also able to get a bit more writing done today, and catch up on a lot of the television that I missed this week with all of the sleeping that I did.
The absolute best part of getting better though was that I got to hug my little sisters again. I mean, I sleep in the same room as one of my sisters, and both she and my brother were helping me out throughout the week and checking in on me to see how I was feeling. But my little sisters had been sick before I was, so I was doing my best to stay as far away from them as possible. I would give them a little hug at bedtime as I looked the other direction so I wouldn't breathe on them, but that was about it. I missed cuddling throughout the week, and following them into bed at night for one last good night hug as they got themselves comfy. I missed the million different times throughout the day when they would walk past me and I would pull them in for a hug and make them giggle, just for no reason. Today, I was able to get that back.
I still didn't want to risk having any germs left and making the girls sick anyway, so I still tried not to breathe too closely on them, but I hugged them throughout the day, played with them and made them laugh, went with them to oversee teeth brushing before bed, and got those good night squeezy hugs again. It's funny how much you miss the little things when you can't have them for a while. It makes me wonder how I made it through college living away from my family, but it also makes me realize why I only went to school 45 minutes away and came home almost every weekend!
I want to thank everyone for the well wishes while I was under the weather... I'm so glad that this week is over!
Your continued support means the world to me. From foster care to novels, and family to work experiences, I look forward to sharing more of my life with you each day. Don't hesitate to share your own stories with me or ask me questions about my life. Please don't forget to like and share my Facebook author page as well!
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My family has been doing foster care since I was three years old. I'm the only biological child in my family, though I now have five permanent siblings. Having nineteen siblings over the course of my lifetime has been an incredible experience, and I'm hoping that by sharing some of the ups and downs of being the only bio kid in a foster family, other foster families or people looking into doing foster care will be able to learn a bit of what life can be like. I also like to share what life is like on my journey to becoming a published author, as well as where my schooling and career choice are taking me.
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