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Rut -- a routine procedure, situation, or way of life that
has become uninteresting and tiresome... And not
surprisingly, unprofitable.
They say a rut is a shallow grave with two open ends. The
good news (good news?!) is that the ends ARE still open,
which means if you act fast, you just might out of it. How
do we get into these ruts anyway? Who would voluntarily lie
down in that grave, shallow or otherwise?
Dr. Edward Debono suggests that thoughts are pathways
literally "etched" in our brain as electrical connections
that get strengthened each time we think them -- thus
limiting our mental options. Just like cow paths. It all
begins when one of the cows wanders home from the field
along a new path. Being cows, others naturally follow,
nicely beating down the grass. The next evening our intrepid
cow is a bit less bold, and follows her own freshly trampled
path, fellow cows in lockstep behind her. And so on, night
after night, widening the path into a footpath, which over
time becomes hardened into a dirt road.
More time passes and the road is paved into a street, then
an avenue, a two-lane highway, and ultimately an interstate.
By the time you come roaring up the onramp in your shiny
SUV, your direction is all mapped out in front of you.
There's no way to turn, and no where to go but towards the
next exit.
If you want to chart a fresh direction you are going to have
to grab the steering wheel and give it a hard, gut-wrenching
yank to the right. And so it is with your thoughts and
actions. Repeating them a few times all but insures you will
comfortably repeat them indefinitely unless you take
deliberate - possibly disruptive -- action to do otherwise.
Here are 7 rut busters I use with my business coaching
clients that you can apply immediately to get yourself and
your business out of a rut.
While that's not wrong, to get out of your rut do this: put
yourself into the mind of your customer. Who are these
people anyway? What are they concerned about? What are they
trying to accomplish?
If you were your customer, what would you think of that new
product, marketing campaign, or mail piece? Are you selling
your wonderful "stuff", or are you providing them tangible,
meaningful benefits. Ask, "If I were the customer, would I
care?" And if not, consider, "What WOULD I get excited
Now that's a switch, isn't it? If they're customers, your
goal is to get them to buy something. But if you were to
think of them as under your care - would you approach your
business from another angle? How would you take care of
them? How would you "protect" them? What new programs would
you want to implement immediately?
If you're not happy with your current customers, conduct a
survey among the kind of people you'd like to have as
customers. And, if you can't do that, conduct a survey
online. Write an attractive search engine ad, promise
something of value, and drive people to a survey page. Ask
them anything you like - the answers will almost always
provide you with a neat mind-shift.
Try this on: What if you focused 100 percent of your energy
on being world-class in those few things at which you are
already very good, and out-tasked or outsourced those things
at which you were mediocre. Imagine if you never had to face
any of those things again and could spend all your time
doing the good stuff. Would that change the way you felt
about your business? Would that bust you out of your rut?
So let go. Make the sacrifice. Clear your plate and give up
some of those precious things you've been holding on to.
Focus your vitality on plans which will really rock your
world. Ruts? Who needs 'em.
® Paul Lemberg. All rights reserved
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Ankara ready to defend government in Tripoli in latest policy to inflame tensions with US, EU, Greece and Middle East countries
The threat of a military clash in the Mediterranean has drawn nearer following talks in which Turkey has underlined its willingness to send troops to Libya to defend the countryŌĆÖs UN-recognised government.
The government of national accord in Tripoli, or GNA, is facing what is billed as a decisive assault by General Khalifa Haftar, the eastern Libyan military warlord.
Security forces fire tear gas and rubber bullets after Hezbollah supporters target camps of anti-government movement
Lebanese security forces have fired rubber bullets, tear gas and used water cannons to disperse anti-government protesters from the centre of Beirut.
The violence, which started on Saturday and lasted in the early hours of Sunday, was some of the worst since the demonstrations began two months ago.
Death toll rises to 16 as bid to retrieve the remains of those still missing on White Island is unsuccessful
An Australian victim caught in New ZealandŌĆÖs deadly White Island volcano eruption has died in hospital in Sydney, bringing the death toll from the tragedy to 16.
The man died in Concord hospital almost a week after the deadly blast. It was the first death to occur in Australia following the eruption.
Footage of Anne Sacoolas, who returned to the US after the crash that killed British teenager, angers parents
Harry DunnŌĆÖs mother has said she is ŌĆ£distraughtŌĆØ after the American suspect in the crash that killed the teenager was filmed back behind the wheel.
Dunn, 19, died after his motorbike was involved in a head-on collision with a car outside RAF Croughton in Northamptonshire on 27 August.
US, Brazil, Australia and China accused of frustrating progress in marathon COP25 negotiations in Madrid
Global climate talks were continuing towards dawn on Sunday after a marathon final negotiating session in Madrid that has lasted since Friday without clear resolutions on how to implement the Paris agreement.
Campaigners from around the world expressed their frustration at the lack of progress as a planned plenary session at 3.30am to try to resolve outstanding issues was the latest to be cancelled. A new session was scheduled for 8am local time.
They were the pictures that, for many across the world, were the defining image of the aftermath of RomaniaŌĆÖs 1989 revolution: emaciated children clothed in rags, looking into the camera with desperate eyes amid the squalid decay of the countryŌĆÖs orphanages.
Christmas Day will mark 30 years since Nicolae Ceau╚Öescu, RomaniaŌĆÖs megalomaniac, isolationist dictator, was convicted in an impromptu trial and shot dead together with his wife. His execution ended more than two decades of rule that brought poverty and misery to the majority of the countryŌĆÖs population.
More than half of UK festivalgoers are taking illegal drugs at the annual music events, according to the first research of its kind.
The findings, which come amid fears that 2019 will prove a record year for drug-related deaths at such events, have triggered calls for festivals and nightclubs to provide more onsite testing as a matter of urgency.
Donald Trump hailed the agreement, but others think it masks a process of deglobalisation as the two superpowers struggle for hegemony
The trade war between the US and China may never be settled, experts fear, even after the two sides agreed on an outline ŌĆ£phase oneŌĆØ deal.
Economists and investors have been poring over the weekendŌĆÖs announcement, which appeared to end a dispute that has roiled financial markets for 17 months.
Comments in video were ŌĆśunacceptableŌĆÖ and ŌĆśdo not reflect the beliefs of the companyŌĆÖ, the fast-food chain said
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Robert Vigors, who owned McDonaldŌĆÖs in Mildura and Irymple, was filmed in a confrontation at a family home in Mildura that was posted on Twitter by a family member.
Two-time World Cup champion Megan Rapinoe has announced her support for the Democratic presidential candidate Elizabeth Warren.
ŌĆ£I truly believe the best things in life are a result of being bold and being real,ŌĆØ wrote the soccer star, whom Sports Illustrated this week named Sportsperson of the Year.
For Chinese tourists who cannot travel, the Window of the World theme park offers versions of 130 global attractions. Photojournalist Anthony Micallef took a whistlestop tour
More than 3 million visitors a year flock to the Window of the World theme park in the megacity of Shenzhen to see 130 copies of the worldŌĆÖs largest tourist sites gathered in a single place.
For Chinese tourists who may not be able to travel out of the country this is their only chance of seeing the New York skyline, the pyramids of Giza or the Taj Mahal ŌĆō or smaller replicas of them, at least.
The Union Carbide factory explosion remains the worldŌĆÖs worst industrial accident ŌĆō but as its dreadful legacy becomes increasingly apparent, victims are still waiting for justice
The residents of JP Nagar have no way to escape their ghosts. This ramshackle neighbourhood, on the outskirts of the Indian city of Bhopal, stands just metres away from the chemical factory which exploded just after midnight on 2 December 1984 and seeped poison into their lives forever. The blackened ruins of the Union Carbide plant still loom untouched behind the factory walls.
Related: The Bhopal disaster victims still waiting for justice 35 years on ŌĆō in pictures
Photographer Judah Passow has documented those were affected by the Bhopal disaster 35 years ago, which killed an estimated 25,000 people ad has left more than 150,000 suffering from chronic medical conditions
Judah Passow has waived his fee for this work. Contributions to the Bhopal Medical Appeal can be made at www.bhopal.org
Exclusive: With heatwaves predicted to worsen dramatically over the next 30 years, many big US cities are failing to fully plan to protect those most vulnerable to extreme heat
When heatwaves hammered US cities this summer, one of the hottest in recorded history, some city governments had plans in place to protect their most at-risk residents.
PhiladelphiaŌĆÖs plan sent homeless outreach teams to distribute water and bring people to cooling centers. AustinŌĆÖs plan suspended electricity shutoffs for low-income or fixed-income customers. ChicagoŌĆÖs plan dispatched building inspectors to monitor shelters and other buildings without air conditioning.
Many M─üori say it is wrong for anyone to set foot on Whakaari, which is considered a living ancestor
As dawn broke on Saturday, the small coastal community of Whakat─üne was keeping its fingers collectively crossed. About 50km away, across the slate-grey water, naval divers were deploying in rubber boats to retrieve the bodies of two victims still missing after the White Island volcano disaster.
The first of the six recovered bodies to be identified was that of Krystal Browitt, a 21-year-old Melbourne woman who was on holiday with her family, police said on Saturday.
Matthew Mason, 18, arrested hours after Alex Rodda was found dead in country lane
An 18-year-old man has been charged with murder after the body of a 15-year-old boy was found in a country lane in Cheshire.
The body of Alex Rodda was discovered on Friday morning in a lane in Ashley, near the Greater Manchester town of Hale.
Just off HelsinkiŌĆÖs main shopping drag, toddlers in glitter paint whirl round their mothers, who are somehow managing to listen intently to a lecture on how to boost their careers with LinkedIn. No one bats an eye at the intermittent shrieks.
ItŌĆÖs business as usual at this Christmas networking meeting in the country that has come closer than perhaps anywhere else to making ŌĆ£having it allŌĆØ a feminist reality, rather than an impossible goal to torment exhausted, overstretched women.
Despite an increasingly diverse party, Andrew Yang will be the only non-white face on the stage in Los Angeles
When the Democratic presidential candidates gather in Los Angeles next Thursday to debate for the sixth time, the stage will look rather different than it did when the contenders first faced off back in June.
A field that was initially celebrated for its diversity has been whittled down to seven debate participants: the former vice-president Joe Biden, Senator Bernie Sanders, Senator Elizabeth Warren, Mayor Pete Buttigieg, Senator Amy Klobuchar, billionaire activist Tom Steyer and entrepreneur Andrew Yang. Five of them are men, and all but one of them are white.
Mateus Zonegibbar was killed and his son Estefan injured in Argentina after being targeted by robbers
A British tourist was killed and his son seriously wounded when they were shot outside a luxury hotel in Buenos Aires during a robbery.
Mateus Zonegibbar, aged 50 and his son Estefan, 28, were targeted on Saturday by robbers on a motorcycle, supported by accomplices in a car, according to local reports.
The 47 people caught in the blast came from seven different countries. There are 16 confirmed fatalities, with many of the injured still in critical condition
There are 16 confirmed victims of the fatal eruption on White Island/Whakaari in New Zealand. Two people are still unaccounted for after defence force operatives were unable to locate their remains during a mission on Sunday.
There were 47 people on the island at the time of the eruption, 38 of them from the cruise liner Ovation of the Seas. Those present comprised of 24 people from Australia, nine from the US, two Britons, four Germans, five New Zealanders, two people from China and one from Malaysia.
Massive fire burns from Lithgow to central coast in New South Wales as Western Australia emergency continues
Residents in the path of the blaze in the Wollemi national park, north-west of Sydney, have been told itŌĆÖs too late to leave on Sunday evening as the fire pushes closer to their homes.
An emergency warning was issued for the Gospers Mountain blaze, which was almost 370,000 hectares in size, on Sunday afternoon.
Many cases blamed on a single individual who appears to have caught virus for second time
Health officials are investigating an alarming spike in Ebola cases in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, with many blamed on a single individual who appears to have contracted the disease for a second time this year.
Amid the struggle to bring the 16-month outbreak under control, the World Health Organization noted an almost 300% increase in cases in the last three weeks, with 17 of 27 linked to a single chain of transmission.
Regional court ruling hailed as ŌĆślandmark moment for thousands of girlsŌĆÖ who will no longer be forced to miss lessons and exams
Pregnant schoolgirls in Sierra Leone will no longer be banned from attending class or sitting exams, after a regional court ordered the immediate overturn of a ŌĆ£discriminatoryŌĆØ policy that has denied tens of thousands the right to finish their education.
In a ruling handed down in Nigeria on Thursday, a top regional court found that a 2015 directive barring pregnant girls from attending school amounted to discrimination and a violation of human rights.
Two years after their city on the Philippine island of Mindanao was liberated, tens of thousands of people driven from their homes remain in limbo
Thousands of survivors of an Islamic State siege in the Philippines are stuck in makeshift dwellings more than two years after their city was liberated, with many forced to drink contaminated water despite the presence of EU-funded aid agencies.
They were among an estimated 350,000 people driven from their homes when Islamist fighters seized control of the city of Marawi, on the island of Mindanao, in May 2017.
If Washington wants to be on the right side of history, it must open the way for Sudan to receive economic support
Over the past year, the Sudanese people have staged a near miraculous revolution, overthrowing the 30-year dictatorship of President Omar al-Bashir.
Following mediation led by the African Union and Ethiopia, a transitional government consisting of civilians and military generals is headed by Abdalla Hamdok, a veteran economist untainted by the decades of corruption and misrule. It is the best compromise: the army, and especially the paramilitary Rapid Support Force, are simply too powerful to be removed from politics in one fell swoop.
Borrowers have accused NGOs of charging unfairly high interest, demanding rapid payback, and reporting debts to the police
The worldŌĆÖs largest NGO has been forced to conduct an internal review of a money-lending scheme it runs for the poor in Sierra Leone after some borrowers amassed significant debts and were reported to police when they couldnŌĆÖt repay loans.
A Guardian investigation into a microfinance programme run by Brac found that the NGOŌĆÖs staff were failing to fully explain the conditions of the loan to borrowers, or ensure they could afford the high interest rates associated with such loans.
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The motivations behind todayŌĆÖs efforts to overturn elections and remove black elected officials are not very different than Reconstruction-era motivations
On 5 November, Hester Jackson-McCray, a black woman, narrowly defeated Republican incumbent Ashley Henley by 14 votes in a heated race for a seat in the Mississippi house of representatives.
Shortly after, Henley asked the Republican-dominated Mississippi house to overturn the election results, based on claims including that one precinct didnŌĆÖt collect voter signatures (a technicality required to process ballots in the state) and that her campaign had found three uncounted paper ballots. Jackson-McCray, meanwhile, pointed out that the election had been run by the Republicans ŌĆō HenleyŌĆÖs party ŌĆō making it unlikely that she had manipulated the race in her favor. This turn of events was particularly surprising because the Republican party tends to cast doubts on the existence of voter suppression, the idea that political parties find ways to prevent Americans from voting, calling it a Democratic myth.
New ZealandŌĆÖs accident compensation scheme covers cost of treatment for all injuries and bars victims from taking legal action against operators
In New Zealand, where bodies still lie on a volcano after MondayŌĆÖs eruption and survivors fill hospital burns units across the country to capacity, questions are mounting about who exactly was responsible for the safety of tourists on Whakaari or White Island, and, if failings are found, who will be held accountable.
Questions are also being asked about the wisdom of allowing tourists on to the island while it was assigned a volcanic alert level of two out of five, signalling volcanic unrest ŌĆō a practice that has happened for years.
Myanmar leader tells court in The Hague that civilian deaths were not genocide but part of a civil war
She might have been saving her best defence for the highest stage of all. But the arguments advanced by Aung San Suu Kyi at The Hague in response to allegations including genocide were much the same as the Burmese leader has been making for years. Most had been discredited long before she delivered her 20-minute address at the international court of justice on Wednesday morning.
There had undoubtedly been violence in the countryŌĆÖs restive northern Rakhine state, Aung San Suu Kyi told the judges. Armed groups had attacked the Burmese army, which had responded with force, sending more than 700,000 Rohingya fleeing to Bangladesh. But she challenged the idea that the militaryŌĆÖs actions were carried out with genocidal intent ŌĆō ŌĆ£to destroy the Rohingya as a group, in whole or in partŌĆØ.
The US House judiciary committee chairman, Jerry Nadler, said the vote to approve two articles of impeachment against Donald Trump marked 'a solemn and sad day'.
The vote was swift with 23 for, 17 against. The ranking Republican Doug Collins displayed anger on 12 December when Nadler suddenly gaveled the marathon hearing closed after 11pm without the crucial vote
Thousands of people took to the streets in central Algiers, as the authorities held a presidential election that the mass protest movement views as a charade intended to keep the ruling elite in power. Local media showed videos of demonstrators throwing ballot papers to the ground. Only 33% of Algerians turned out to vote
A Houston man, Johnny Mathis, saves the day ŌĆō and the dog ŌĆō by leaping into action when the leash of a neighbour's pet gets caught in an elevator door. A security camera at their apartment complex captures the entire dramatic rescue. Mathis is thankful he was on hand to help: 'It could happen to anyone. A second is all it takes'
ŌĆó Florida dog drives doughnuts in unmanned car before police rescue
Fishermen on CanadaŌĆÖs Vancouver Island have filmed the moment they rescued a bald eagle from the grips of an octopusŌĆÖs tentacles after the bird of prey tried to attack it. The footage shows the fisherman removing the bird from the octopus's tight hold, before they release it back to safety
A four-hour long gun battle which left six people dead started as a targeted attack by two suspects on a Jewish kosher market in New Jersey, say officials.
Police in the New York metropolitan area were put on high alert to protect Jewish neighbourhoods after the attack
Donald Trump addressed a boisterous crowd in Hershey, Pennsylvania, on Tuesday night. While the president wore a sober navy suit, his supporters chose more partisan attire


text: CHATTAHOOCHE E TECHNICAL COLLEGE POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT August 25, 2005 POSITION: Environmental Horticulture Instructor POSITION DESCRIPTION: Twelve month position responsible for developing and teaching courses related to Environmental Horticulture program. Duties include: lecture, lab instruction/activities, student advisement, recruitment, retention, registration, and other duties as defined in Department of Technical and Adult Education policy. QUALIFICATIONS: · Must have an earned Bachelor of Science in Environmental Horticulture, Masters Degree preferred · Three years of full-time teaching/work experience in field within the last five years · Teaching experience at the post secondary level preferred · Excellent communication skills and computer skills · Excellent planning, design, coordinating, and time management skills · Possess the ability to be innovative, enthusiastic, creative, and flexible SALARY/BENEFITS: Salary commensurate with education and experience. Benefits include paid holidays, annual leave, and the State of Georgia Flexible Program. APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Send letter of intent, resume, transcripts and any supporting documentation to: Human Resources Chattahoochee Technical College 980 South Cobb Drive Marietta, GA 30060 (770) 528-4533, FAX (770) 528-4219 [log in to unmask] Candidates will be asked to complete a formal application packet. Following screening, selected candidates may be asked to submit further documentation. RESPONSE DEADLINE: Open until position is filled. Screening will begin immediately ANTICIPATED EMPLOYMENT DATE: September/October 2005 EMPLOYMENT POLICY: As set forth in its student catalog, Chattahoochee Technical College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, national or ethnic origin, gender, religion, disability, age, veteran status, or citizenship status (except in those special circumstances permitted or mandated by law). Inquiries may be directed to the Title IX and 504 Coordinator, Chattahoochee Technical College, 980 South Cobb Drive, Marietta, GA 30060, Bldg. C. Room 1102, (770-528-4484). A unit of the Georgia Department of Technical and Adult Education Dr. Teri Hamlin North Region Agriculture Education Georgia Department of Education Four Towers, University of Georgia Athens, Georgia 30602 706-542-3679

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James Patterson made a bold choice when deciding to outline the plot of his next book, 'The Murder of Stephen King." Rather than focus on fictional characters, Patterson chose to plot the murder of fellow horror author Stephen King. Not only does he bring Stephen King into the novel, but he also invites the entire King family.
Totally dislike James Patterson, and yet, totally excited about this book, which I am claiming for #rpf: https://t.co/Q1KP01humz
— Flourish Klink ❧ (@flourish) September 16, 2016
James Patterson is well known for being one of the most successful authors who doesn't necessarily write his own books. Although Patterson is the brain behind his novels, he rarely writes the words that are printed on the page. The ideas behind the plot are all his own, and the outlines that plan the progression are his as well. However, Patterson largely incorporates the help of ghost writers to actually write the books, according to the Washington Post. Yet, Patterson does provide insight throughout the process and adds some content where needed, essentially making him the co-author, as well as the promoter.
The creation of "The Murder of Stephen King" may be due to a comment King made in a past interview when he proclaimed Patterson was a terrible writer.
"A terrible writer" who is "very, very successful."
Patterson responded to King's comments in an interview, stating that he is not a bad writer at all.
"I know I'm not a terrible writer. That's a little over the top."
As members of the horror author community, both King and Patterson know these spats occur quite often. However, they tend to blow over quickly as the authors dive deeper into their newest tale.
The Boston Globe reported that "The Murder of Stephen King" is a fictional story and not based on reality in any way. In the book, Stephen King is hunted by a stalker that wants the iconic horror author dead. Patterson's website gives a brief reveal of the plot, hinting that Stephen King might actually end up killing the stalker.
"Stephen King is facing a nightmare. A stalker is reenacting the horrors from his novels. And he won't stop until he kills the master of suspense himself — unless King puts him out of his Misery first."
James Patterson's ghostwriter for the novel is Derek Nikitas, who has six books under his name on Amazon with the latest being a short story published in 2014.
According to the Hartford Sentinel, Patterson was determined to point out that the book was a work of fiction, and he was not plotting to kill Stephen King.
"A work of fiction. All incidents and dialogue, and all characters with the exception of Stephen and Tabitha King, are products of the author's imagination and are not to be construed as real."
Stephen King has not responded to the novel as of yet. However, with his whimsical posts to Twitter, it is safe to say that his August 15th tweet could potentially be his response.
This is a sad day. I got strawberry jam in my computer mouse. Now I have to retire.
— Stephen King (@StephenKing) August 15, 2016
"The Murder of Stephen King" will go on sale on November 1st and will be part of the "Bookshots" series. Each installment of the series is around 150 pages in length, making them perfect for a plane trip or vacation read. Smaller novels, consisting of approximately 40,000 words have become a staple in the book industry, allowing many authors to publish more often.
What are your thoughts on Patterson's newest book? Is he using Stephen King's name to ensure it is a best seller? Do you believe it is payback for past comments or is it just a harmless bit of fun?
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fantastic fall fun!
The Daisies welcomed the fall season by using their five senses to experience the world around our school. The students explored pumpkins, taking note of their different sizes and how they felt with and without paint. Next came gourds, that were used to create art on paper. The children examined the insides and were surprised by what they found! Magnifying glasses were utilized to get a closer look. Corn entered our classroom in mid November and little fingers were ripe for "shucking". There were even those who dared to take a tasty bite! After all the hard work, the cobs were rolled in paint to make corn prints on oak tag. Finally, with the colder weather fast approaching, the group took a walk around our school neighborhood to see and hear the sights. Some sounds came from "trucks", "birds", "cars", and even barking "dogs"! With bags in hand, our little explorers collected leaves and even sweet scented pines from branches on First Avenue. The Daisies worked together and brought their hard earned treasures back to class to add to the Touch Table. Goodbye fall, up next..........Winter!
The Daisies shared ideas, thoughts, and stories in preparation for our Thanksgiving Feast. The students discussed their favorite foods which inspired our own classroom story "It's Thanksgiving Day" (to the tune of "Today is Monday" by Eric Carle). It culminated into a celebration of family, food and fun!


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After mulling a move out of the Sears Tower, Chubb Group of Insurance Cos. has decided to stay put and lease more space in the 110-story West Loop skyscraper.
Chubb re-ups at Sears Tower
The New Jersey-based insurer signed a 10-year lease last week for about 111,000 square feet, about 12,000 square feet more than it currently leases, said a spokesman for the building. He declined to disclose terms.
With an option to terminate its lease this year, Chubb had scouted the downtown office market for new space. Chubb is now the ninth-largest tenant in the Sears Tower, which lost some tenants following the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks but has recently re-signed major ones, including Bank of America Corp.
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Visitors to our Wheelchair Engineers program at the Columbia Mall on Interstate 80, at Exit 232 near Bloomsburg in central Pennsylvania, often pause a moment to look at a framed memorial on the left-hand wall.
The memorial remembers the 33 men and boys from a Pennsylvania artillery unit who died in a terrible train wreck almost 60 years ago, on the morning of September 11, 1950.
The memorial may give visitors pause, but they hardly know how deep the feeling goes, for the train wreck has haunted Bob since he was a small child.
"I was nine years old, in the fourth grade, when the catastrophe happened," he remembers, "and several of the men who died were from my neighborhood. One of them lived on the next street and delivered our winter coal. I would sit on our front porch railing and watch the coal slide down the chute. He had a daughter exactly my age, and our mothers had wheeled us together in carriages when we were babies. Many of those who died were teenagers: one was the brother of my classmate."
The train wreck victims were killed and injured in Ohio when a speeding Pennsylvania Railroad streamliner, the Spirit of St. Louis, ran through stop signals and rammed the rear of the troop train. The train wreck still stands as one of the worst in American railroad history. Since 1950, only five U.S. train wrecks have had more casualties.
Bob, who is a widely published author and magazine reporter, has written a novel called Smart Boys Swimming in the River Styx that describes the young soldiers in the train wreck and the women who loved them (Amazon – Barnes & Noble).
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Drewry: Europe-ECSA Trade in Momentum Shift
As the southbound leg in the topsy-turvy Europe-East Coast South America (ECSA) trade regained supremacy in the first quarter of 2017, any increases in spot rates is expected to occur here, according to shipping consultancy Drewry.
First-quarter 2017 container shipments in the trade between Europe and East Coast South America continued the strong growth in the southbound traffic following a long period of decline, with the opposite being true for the northbound leg.
Southbound container volumes increased by 9% year-on-year in the first quarter, following on from a 14% uplift in the fourth quarter of 2016. Drewry said that, prior to that, the trade had not seen growth since the start of 2014.
However, northbound shipments to Europe closed last year 2.1% up, bringing volumes back up to where they stood in 2012, but the slowdown in trade witnessed in the fourth quarter of 2016 continued in the first quarter this year as box volumes decreased by 7%.
The latest numbers show that southbound shipments marginally overtook those on the northbound leg in the first three months of 2017, by 189,000 TEU to 187,000 TEU. The northbound leg had held the upper-hand since the third quarter of 2015, Drewry said, adding that the growth is now "exclusive to the southbound market."
March figures pushed the southbound moving average up to 1.8%, its highest mark since June 2014. In contrast, the northbound rolling average sunk to -2.8%, the worst reading since April 2015. The gap between the two legs is expected to continue to widen as the year progresses, Drewry informed.


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Rothschild and E. J. O. Hartert, 1894,
Often placed in genus Anas. Shares several characters with Hymenolaimus and Merganetta, but this possibly due to convergent evolution. Monotypic.
Mountain streams and lakes of New Guinea; despite its specific name and stated type locality, not known to occur on Waigeo I (off NW New Guinea).
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Your first destination is the Humble Administrator's Garden, it is the largest private garden in Suzhou with a total area of 51,950 square meters (5.2 hectares) in the northeastern part of Suzhou. It has been listed as one of the four most famous national classic gardens together with the Summer Palace, Mountain Summer Resort in Chengde and Lingering Garden of Suzhou. The garden consists of Eastern, Central and Western sections as well as some residences of the former owners. The art of the Humble Administrator's Garden has a prominent position in the history of China's garden creation. It represents the historical characteristics and achievements of south-east China's private gardens.
Next, pay a visit to Hanshan Temple (Cold Mountain Temple) near the town of Fengqiao. Made famous in a poem by Tang Dynasty poet Zhang Ji, this Buddhist temple is known for its large bells, unique black roof and domed bridge. Take a wander around its halls, pavilions, corridors and well-maintained gardens. A good place to let your mind and body rest.
In the afternoon, move on to the Master of Nets Garden, which is the smallest of the Suzhou residential gardens, yet it is the most impressive because of its use of space which creates the illusion of an area that is much greater than its actual size. The garden is divided into three sections: a residential section, the central main garden and an inner garden.This12th century gem (later refurbished in the 18th century) and UNESCO World Heritage Site boasts an impressive garden and nightly Kunqu opera performances, but it's best known for its architectural splendor. The garden is especially fancied by overseas visitors and is praised as the most ornate and intact private gardens in Suzhou.
At last, you'll visit Suzhou Museum. Suzhou Museum is located in the national historic landmark, Zhong Wang Fu Palace complex, it has been highly-regarded regional museum with a number of significant Chinese art, ancient Chinese paintings, calligraphy, and handmade crafts. The new Suzhou Museum designed by world famous architect I.M.Pei who was Chinese-born American architect noted for his large but elegantly designed urban buildings and complexes. The design of the museum takes its cues from the rich vocabulary of Suzhou's traditional architecture, with its whitewashed plaster walls, dark grey clay tile roofs and intricate garden architecture. However these basic elements have been reinterpreted and synthesized into a new language and order, one that is contemporary and forward looking and hopefully one that is a possible direction for the future of Chinese modern architecture.
After that, drive you to your hotel in Suzhou, our tour guide will help you check in.
After breakfast, our tour guide will meet you at your hotel lobby. And drive you to Tiger Hill.
Tiger Hill is also famous as Surging Sea Hill because of its natural beauty. The hill extends over an area of 1.4 hectares (3.5 acres) and is 36 meters (118 feet) in height. Though small in size, Tiger Hill is provided with a great many gorgeous scenes, historical sites, numerous towering ancient trees, and a Tiger Hill Pagoda on the top of the hill. You will find lots of historical sites some of which can be traced back over 2500 years to the founding of Suzhou. The Tiger Hill has been known as No. 1 Sight of Suzhou. It is a must for tourists. The great Song literary man Su Dongpo said, "It would be a pity if you had been to Suzhou but didn't get to visit the Tiger Hill." As a showcase of Suzhou and one of the first ten exemplary civilized tourist attractions of China.
Later, move to Zhongshuge Book Store has put its new branch in Suzhou into trial operation on September 7. With its one-of-a-kind, exploratory designs, China's Zhongshu bookstore chain extends the voyage of discovery beyond the covers of its stock. Its latest outing, in Suzhou, is a rainbow wonderland spanning 1380 sqm across four colourful zones. It is divided into four main zones and several subdivided zones: The Sanctuary of Crystal for new arrivals; The Cave of Fireflies for recommendations; The Xanadu of Rainbows for reading room; The Castle of Innocence for children books. Zhongshu Bookstore now is one of the most beautiful bookstores in China.
Continue your tour to Suzhou Culture and Art Center. Suzhou Culture and Arts Centre is regarded as the landmark of the development of the city's culture and arts. It is the platform of international culture exchange and the important base of the city's culture innovation industry. Suzhou Culture and Arts Centre houses a variety of function facilities: Grand Theatre, Performance Hall, Cineplex, IMAX Theatre, Ballet Theatre, Art Museum, SIP Cultural Centre, Arts School and Commercial Centre. It is the emonstration base of Jiangsu cultural Industry.
Finally, take you to visit Jinji Lake. Located in the east of Suzhou, Jinji Lake is the largest city lake park in China. It's a symbol of Suzhou as "New Paradise on Earth", where people can enjoy their leisure time and the beautiful broad view of the lake. Jinji means "golden rooster" in Chinese; this lake was named so because a legend has it that a golden rooster once fell into the lake from heaven. Below are major scenic zones around the lake. You can walk along Li Gong Causway, it is a main waterfront leisure and entertainment area with various tourist resources and prosperous streets of catering and bars, has become one of the most important landmarks in Suzhou.
After the tour ends, you will be taken to your hotel or Suzhou train station.
If you visit Suzhou from Shanghai, there are some useful Tips for you to puchase train ticket:
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Option 1: G7104 Shanghai Hongqiao Station to Suzhou Station: Depart at 08:54AM and arrive at 09:30AM
Option 2: G7006 Shanghai Station to Suzhou Station: Depart at 09:00AM and arrive at 09:25AM
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Option 1: G7119 Depart at 17:56 from Suzhou Station and arrive at Shanghai Hongqiao Station at 18:32
Option 2: G7243 Depart at 18:02 from Suzhou Station and arrive at Shanghai Station at 18:27
1. You can ask your hotel help you book it or you can book it online by yourself. (www.ctrip.com)
2. lz book the train ticket in advance in case sold out, especially on weekend or public holiday
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Duration:6-8 hours
Attractions(Cities):Lingering Garden, Panmen Gate, Hanshan Temple, Pingjiang Historic Street, Suzhou No. 1 Silk Mill
Tour Style:One Day Suzhou Classic Tour is the most popular Suzhou day tour chosen by all our clients from these years. With your personal tour guide, wander at Chinese classic garden-- Lingering Garden, explore the Hanshan Temple's charm, admire Panmen gate to learn the profound history of Suzhou, take a pleasant stroll down ancient street, see how silk made in to products can not missed as well.
Duration:6-8 Hours
Attractions(Cities):Humble Administrator's Garden, Lingering Garden, Master of Nets Garden, Surging Wave Pavilion, Suzhou No.1 Silk Mill
Tour Style:Suzhou is an ideal destination for people who love Chinese architectures, as Suzhou is famous throughout China for its classical gardens. Enjoy a 7-hours tour to discover the most famous garden of Suzhou including the visit to Humble Administrator's Garden, you'll know why the art of the Humble Administrator's Garden has a prominent position in the history of China's garden creation, appreciate the architectural splendor of Mater of Nets Garden, Visit Surging Wave Pavilion to feel the tranquil beauty and special elements for gardens, you'll also learn silk culture in-depth and to see how the silk made into fabric.
Duration:8-9 hours
Attractions(Cities):Humble Administrators Garden, Suzhou Musuem, Panmen Gate, Shantang Street, Suzhou No.1 Silk Mill
Tour Style:Riding on first class seat bullet train from Shanghai to Suzhou, one of the most popular tourist cities in China is very convenient and suit for travelers who have limited time. This tour is 100% flexible and covers all Suzhou attractions, such as Humble Administrators Garden, Suzhou Musuem, Panmen Gate, Shantang Street and Suzhou No.1 Silk Mill. We will book the entrance ticket onlince in advance to escape the crowd, make you trip more comfortable and relax. Hotel pickup & drop-off, round way train ticket, entrance fee, lunch, private transport and guide are all included.
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Attractions(Cities):Lingering Garden, Take Riskshaw, Private Boat Cruise on Grand Canal, Pingjiang Historical Road, Suzhou No.1 Silk Factory
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In a political career that spanned more than 45 years as a Liberal MP and then as an independent senator, Marcel Prud'homme was a fierce federalist, an eloquent defender of the underdog and a man who never appeared in public dressed in anything less than a natty suit and perfectly knotted tie. Tall, with beetling eyebrows and a sometimes impolitic tendency to speak his mind, he was beloved by his constituents in the working-class riding of Saint-Denis, in east-end Montreal, and he was in demand as a speaker across the country, from major rallies to church socials.
But Mr. Prud'homme, who died at 82 in Ottawa on Jan. 25 from complications after a fall, also spoke out about what he saw as human-rights violations, which may have led to him being passed over for a cabinet seat by three Liberal prime ministers. For him, the plight of Palestinians, for example, was a matter of calling out a wrong and trying to help, no matter the consequences for his career. He helped cultivate relations between Canada and Russia, China, Cuba and Libya, and, in his last speech to the Senate before retiring in 2009, he said: "It is my fervent hope that Canada will fill the unique role that has fallen to it in the world, by unfailingly taking the healthy and essential approach of engaging in the dialogue that is needed to guarantee that humanity will have a future."
"My uncle always told me it was easy to say, 'I don't want to do something because it's uncomfortable for me.' He taught me to do what's right, no matter how tough and the price you have to pay," his nephew Geoffrey Prud'homme said. "And he did pay the price."
Mohamad Barakat, Mr. Prud'homme's former chief of staff in the Senate, recalled walking with his boss in 2009 through the streets of Montreal's Park Extension neighbourhood, which had been part of the riding he represented as an MP from 1964 to 1993. People were coming out of stores to talk with him and shake his hand – to tell him of how he had helped their father or grandfather or mother or sister.
"He always supported the diversity of the district and he was elected nine times there as a Liberal," Mr. Barakat said. "He understood that part of democracy was agreeing to disagree and always insisted when we were working on a file that I present him not only with facts he wanted to hear but those that he didn't. He felt that if people really talked there would be fewer wars."
Marcel Prud'homme was born in Montreal on Nov. 30, 1934, the youngest of Dr. Hector Prud'homme and the former Lucia Paquette's 12 children. It wasn't an easy life. The family was crammed into the second floor of a house in the east end, with Dr. Prud'homme using the front rooms for his practice. One sibling, Laurent, died at the age of 11 when he fell off the roof of the school across the street while attempting to put up a flag. And Lucia died when she was in her 50s, leaving her large family motherless.
Dr. Prud'homme, who delivered more than 10,000 babies in the neighbourhood, became a city councillor, showing his children the importance of being engaged in the world around them. He taught them to love reading – newspapers, magazines, all kinds of books – a habit they carried into adulthood. He taught them to be proud of their French language and to champion the rights of everyone, not just those of select groups. Platitudes were not enough, he said. Create a dialogue with people who may not share your opinions. And stand up, speak out and fight for what is right.
Soon enough, Marcel was gearing up for a life in politics, completing a BA in social sciences, economics and politics at the University of Ottawa in 1959, then studying law at the University of Montreal.
While still at school, in 1958, he was elected president of the Young Liberals of Canada. Then, while studying law, the natural performer would take on a future prime minister named Brian Mulroney, then a law student at Laval University in Quebec City, during mock parliamentary debates and conferences. The two became lifelong friends, and in 1992, as Canada turned 125, Mr. Mulroney had him appointed to the Privy Council. The following year, he named Mr. Prud'homme to the Senate.
"When I arrived in Parliament, it was clear he had been excluded from all cabinet posts even though he was one of the finest orators on the Liberal side," Mr. Mulroney said. "Having been excluded, he did not have the right to the title 'The Honourable,' and I thought it would be appropriate for Marcel."
In occasional chats with his friend, Mr. Mulroney said he learned that Mr. Prud'homme, who never married, considered Parliament Hill his life and his home. "I decided the way to make certain Marcel never had to leave home was to make him a senator," he explained. "He stayed until the end and he continued to go by what he believed was right."
Mr. Prud'homme's first foray into politics almost took him on a different path. He was tapped to run for the provincial Liberals in the riding of Montreal-Laurier, only to be asked to step aside at the last minute for a star candidate named René Lévesque.
Mr. Prud'homme was first sent to Ottawa in a by-election in 1964, and he won again by large margins in 1965, 1968, 1972, 1974, 1979, 1980, 1984 and 1988. Indeed, he was one of the few Liberals to survive the Progressive Conservative Party's victory in 1984, winning by 6,628 votes; four years later, when Mr. Mulroney won his second mandate, Mr. Prud'homme increased that margin of victory to 7,085.
Along the way, he served as parliamentary secretary several times – once for the secretary of state for Canada and twice for the minister of regional economic expansion. In 1987, he was elected president of the federal party's national caucus and served a similar position for the Quebec caucus at the end of the 1970s and again in the early 90s.
He was given five Canadian commemorative medals, received citations from countries such as Russia, Morocco, Cuba and Hungary and was granted an honorary doctorate by the University of Algiers.
Retired Liberal senator Jack Austin – who in 1974 was then-prime minister Pierre Trudeau's chief of staff and later, as a senator, a member of the cabinet – recalled Mr. Prud'homme as a diligent young MP willing to speak in ridings that were hard to win, especially in the West.
"He made a lot of friends in the party in his younger years because of that outreach," Mr. Austin said. "He had high energy, charm and empathy. And if you wanted a speaker from Ottawa, Marcel Prud'homme would come before anyone else.
"He was his own version of a Liberal – a social progressive and a federalist – and that made him genuinely a Liberal in the Trudeau era," Mr. Austin continued.
Near the end of his life, Mr. Prud'homme suffered from heart and kidney problems, but whenever he had to go to the hospital for dialysis, he would dress up in a suit and tie. It was about image. It was about respect. It was the measure of the man.
Mr. Prud'homme was predeceased by his 11 siblings. He leaves his nieces and nephews, their spouses and children, friends, former colleagues and former staff members.


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THE TEXAS TRIBUNE – A bill that would clarify that women in Texas are allowed to pump breast milk anywhere in public has been signed into law by Gov. Greg Abbott.
Previous state law permitted women to breastfeed in public, but did not expressly reference women who choose to use a breast pump. House Bill 541 by state Rep. Mary Gonzalez, D-Clint, aims to prevent confusion from businesses and employers by making clear that the same rules apply to breast pumping — and women are allowed to pump wherever they want.
Gonzalez said the bill came from conversations with breastfeeding activists and leaders advocating to "support all maternal realities." Abbott signed the measure late Monday.
"It's a simple thing that we did in this piece of legislation, but I think it's also really symbolic," Gonzalez said. "It shows that we're passing laws that are really encouraging and supporting mothers who do choose to breastfeed or use breast milk."
The bill passed the House in a near unanimous vote of 142-1. State Rep. Tom Oliverson R-Cypress, a physician, was the only member to vote against the bill. The bill also unanimously passed the Senate.
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Kristine Keller, a lactation consultant, said the bill will give mothers more flexibility and makes it easier for them to return to work.
"The number of moms that go back to work and or use a pump within their breastfeeding relationship is a lot higher than actually documented," Keller said. "And that support needs to be there for them."
She said the new law would also give Texas businesses and organizations an opportunity to put in a designated space for women who want to breastfeed or pump breast milk.
The bill will take effect on September 1.
This article originally appeared in The Texas Tribune.
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Today it is Thursday, or, how the Germans call it: Donnerstag.
When I first arrived here in Germany, I came straight to Berlin. And I must tell you I was quite impressed by the city. Of course I loved all the monuments and the people and all that. But I was expecting something else. I was expecting Germany to be different. I didn't think that here I would see trash in the streets or people crossing the street when there is a red light. But yes… These things happen here in Germany. I mean, in Berlin. That is what all my German friends told me when I talked about this with them. "Dude, you are not in Germany! You are in Berlin! Here you have a whole other world!" And this is true! Actually, I think here we have the perfect amount of disorder. In Portuguese, we say that sometimes the exception confirms the rule. And I think that Berlin is the exception that confirms the rest of the country.
Berlin is so unique that the traditional dish here is the Dönner, a Turkish origin sandwich. Well, I wouldn't call it a dish; it is more like a street food. And don't get me started with the curry wurst (sausage fried and served with ketchup and curry). In my days here I have seen people eating that only once or twice. But the Dönner is a top choice for our late snacks!
So, a Dönner is basically a huge sandwich made with Kebab, sauce and lots of salad! It is huge! According to my good friend Anne Marie, it is a complete meal! Indeed, you have salad, protein from the meat and the carbohydrate from the bread. And it is very cheap! It is my favorite Berliner meal!
Why am I talking about all that, you may ask… Well, today I start our first Dönnerstag (Dönner day, in German)! I want to make a huge Dönner of everything I can find on the internet which is interesting. And I will post here the links to those pages. The idea is that I can share with you, guys, interesting things that I have seen during my week. And I also want to receive suggestions, so, please, comment and tell me if you know of anything really nice you want to share here in our Dönnertag. I would love to receive your feedback and to get to know new things because of Dönnerstag.
So, shall we go? This is our Dönner for the week:
In English:
- This Google-Glass video (I feel weird watching it...)
- This short-video about how Google Glass can interfere in our future (and feeling way weirder about that!)
- These cute cats explaining us why job hunting sucks!
- this old CNN article about which are the coolest nationalities ever (guess who are the coolest?)
- reading Gala Darling telling us about how her trip to LA was (I love her blog)
- seeing kit kat becoming a work of art, in this great marketing idea!
- reading about Margaret Thatcher legacy on The Economist (and thinking that, even thought I do not agree with her liberalism view on politics, I believe we need leaders with strong and consistent convictions, like her)
- Watching this hilarious video about Cher's reaction to the misunderstanding on the hashtag #NowThatcherIsDead (some fans read it like #NowThatCherIsDead hahahaha)
And in Portuguese:
- the malvados strips
- Rio de Janeiro applying fines to those who throw garbage on the streets, whatcha think about this? Well, only last year the Municipality had to clean about three Maracanãs out of Rio's streets... So, I guess we could use some kind of public policy to teach our fellow citizens about how to behave
- Feel homesick while reading "Blog de nós dois" about this new restaurant in Brasília (and to discover that now we even have a bruschetteria, I guess future is here :P)
- reading my great friend Michelli write about her end of the year and wishing she could write more on her blog
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Since 1981 Pringle Homes has been designing, building and converting residential properties in Lancashire and other areas of the North West.
Founded in 1981 and based in Preston, Lancashire, Pringle Homes remains a family owned business with an unmatched commitment to quality of design, build and finish across its property portfolio.
Our enviable reputation has been achieved through building prestigious detached residences throughout the North West, together with saving, restoring and converting historical buildings with care and compassion.
Founder and Managing Director, Mark Fleuriot, comments "We build a select range of residential properties. In the past we've also built luxury apartments, but now the focus is on detached executive residences. Our intention has never been to be a volume builder – we've always wanted to remain a niche developer of premium quality homes. We're committed to high quality in everything we do and our customers always come first".
Since incorporation the company has grown from strength to strength around the uncompromising rule of:
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"Our developments are set in carefully chosen, well-connected, semi-rural locations. We ensure our homes blend beautifully within the area in which they are set, and aim to compliment and improve the surrounding area. New developments usually consist of between 1-15 dwellings and are exquisitely designed, allowing for a spacious, executive feel, together with being practically close to local amenities, including schools, shops and medical centres."
The home owners' needs are carefully considered, balancing the need for high quality living, together with the demands of modern lifestyles and expectations. Our Arts and Crafts designed homes blend the very best in traditional styles, latest innovations and eco-friendly efficiency, resulting in outstanding quality homes displaying the very best attention to detail."