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My Men, My Loves:
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My husband's name is Doug, but we'll call him Che - it's his middle name and his nickname to those closest to him...So we'll call him Che since we can't get any closer. I know this sounds cliché, but he is truly my best friend as we've know eachother since we were 8 and 9 years old. I've never known a more loving, thoughtful, honest, supportive and motivational person in my life - and he's pretty damn handsome (and bow-legged) too!
He loves Christmas, music, my cooking and great conversations.
You'll hear more about him in the blog - just know he's the bestest. And he's my husband - in case you forgot. Isn't he cute?
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By Coach KB
I was inspired to write this blog by Coach Mel's blog post about 3 Quick and Healthy Breakfasts. The main premise was that we all want to be healthier in the new year, but none of us actually has any more time or skills than we had on December 31. Literally nothing changed from 11:59pm on 12/31/2015 to 12:01am on 01/01/2016, except our mindset.
Given that ALL of us are really busy and NONE of us has any more time and that ALL of us want to be better, healthier people but NONE of us wants to give up any of our routines and comforts, then maybe we need to focus on what the only thing was to actually change in those first few moments of the new year - our mindset.
"Words can inspire. And words can destroy. Choose yours well." - Robin Sharma
The words we choose to say to ourselves and others have incredible power. Truly none of our resolutions will actually become a reality unless we invoke real change in our mindset about who we are related to those things. But even more tangible, consider how a single sentence can cause someone to feel content in one moment and miserable in the next. How many arguments have ensued, even relationships ended, because of something someone said?
Humans are relationship-oriented; we place a lot of value on the people we choose to share our lives with, including ourselves! We continually strive toward developing deeper relationships with our friends and partners and getting to know ourselves better. Since we have established that it is often our words that cause rifts in these relationships, I'm going to focus on one word that is especially toxic in our efforts to build positive relationships and habits in our lives. This four-letter word is insidious - everyone says it. It can be dismissive to others and stressful to ourselves. I'll save you any more suspense since I know you're all busy. The word is just that: BUSY.
Busy is the new black.
-"Hi KB, how's it going?"
-"Oh fine, I've just been really busy, you know? So much to do with the business, our new house, our dogs..."
-"Oh, totally. So busy."
-"Alright, well, I guess I'll let you get back to it!"
This might come as a newsflash - we are all really busy. Or at least we all might feel really busy. We all have lives with responsibilities and grown-up things to take care of. But being "busy" has become something more than having day-to-day tasks that take up our time. Busy has become the new pleasantry to exchange when we don't really want to talk to someone and need a reason to get out of the conversation pretty quickly. If we say we're busy then the other person will feel bad taking up our precious time and move on with their day, leaving us to get back to whatever "important" tasks are making us so busy.
When it comes to building relationships with people, new relationships or even already established important ones, "busy" can be one of the most hurtful words because it is so dismissive. Consider if the previous conversation had gone like this:
-"Hi KB, I've texted a few times but haven't heard back. How's it going?"
-"Oh fine, I've just been really busy, you know? So much to do with the business, our new house, our dogs..."
-"Oh, totally. So busy. Are you free Friday morning to squeeze in a coffee date?"
-"Oh, maybe. I'll have to check my calendar. I'm just so busy lately!"
-"Alright, well, let me know. I guess I'll let you get back to it."
If you keep telling people you are so busy, you might soon not have anybody left to tell that you are busy!
When it comes to our own goals and habits, this busy-mindset can get in the way of accomplishing new things and becoming the person we want to be. If we constantly frame our lives around the idea that we are SO busy, how will we ever have the space for new possibilities? How many times have you said something along the lines of:
-"I want to eat healthier, but I'm too busy to cook. And I'm so busy I have to take a working lunch and eat breakfast in the car, if at all."
-"I would love to spend more time with my nieces and nephews but I'm just so busy."
-"I'm just too busy to make it to the gym this week."
-"I've always wanted to learn how to knit but I'm too busy to have the free time to learn."
If you keep telling yourself how busy you are with what you are already doing, you will never do or be anything different than you are now.
Luckily, there are a few steps to tackle the busy-mindset and create better, healthier relationships with others and ourself:
First, examine if you are truly busy or not. A busy schedule is one that is packed with mandatory obligations from the minute you wake up to the minute you go to sleep, with maybe just enough time to shovel some food in your face and kiss your partner good-night. Rushing around everywhere does not mean you are busy; it means you have poor time management. Most of us have time during the day where there is nothing we have to be doing. During this down-time we can be found checking Facebook, crushing candy, or reading this blog. With the exception of reading this blog, of course, your time could be better spent checking in and catching up with the important people in our lives, even with a text message. These small, but significant gestures keep our relationships thriving and show your loved ones that, despite your busy schedule, you still have time for them. You can also use this time to show yourself that you have time for you. Build in time for the gym or for learning how to knit.
In the case of when you tell people for the ninth time that you can't get coffee or didn't return their call because you are too busy you should always provide a reason as to why you were too busy at that time (you have an appointment or you already committed to going to the gym at that time, for example). You should also always try to schedule a different time that will work for your schedule. To get the best of both worlds, you can even offer for them to join you at the gym or to learn how to knit with you on Friday night. The effort you put into maintaining this connected relationship with yourself and with others is key to showing that it is important. How different does the conversation feel with just a few small, but important changes:
-"Hi KB, I've texted a few times but haven't heard back. How's it going?"
-"Oh fine, thanks for checking in. I got your messages when I was teaching and it honestly just slipped my mind to get back to you after class was over."
-"Oh, totally. We're all busy. Are you free Friday morning to squeeze in a coffee date?"
-"I already committed to working out on Friday morning. Want to join me for that instead of coffee? Or I know I have some time next Tuesday morning."
-"Sounds good. Let's do it!"
Providing reasons and options, even if the reason is that you just forgot, makes everything sound better.
Finally, examine if you really have been too busy or if you have just been too busy for them. Sometimes we just get caught up in the stress of life and forget to take care of our important relationships. And sometimes we just don't want to be that close of friends with someone. In this case, since we have so many grown-up tasks on our plate, we can certainly make one of them to put on our grown-up pants and have a difficult conversation. It is never easy, but people deserve honesty and respect. It is not honest or respectful to keep telling someone you are busy when you really don't want to spend time with them. The hardest of these conversations you will have to have is the one with yourself. Are you truly too busy to cook your meals or do you just not care about your health that much? You have to look at yourself square in the face and decide if you are too busy to make your resolutions happen.
Maybe that difficult conversation starts here. If you have made it all the way to this sentence in the blog, you are not busy. You have time. The next time you find yourself telling yourself or others how busy you are, examine what you really mean by that. Our minds really do follow our mouths. What we say becomes what we do. What can you say differently in this new year that will build healthy habits with your time and energy? Being busy is not cool. Make healthy relationships and habits the new black.


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LINDA WERTHEIMER, host:
For a closer look at what the Senate action means, we're joined this Monday morning, as we are most Monday mornings, by NPR's Cokie Roberts. Good morning, Cokie.
COKIE ROBERTS: Hi, Linda.
WERTHEIMER: This was an incredibly hard fought vote, hard to get to 60, and as we just heard, the Senate is likely to still be at it on Christmas Eve.
ROBERTS: Well, you and I've been there on Christmas Eve, with the Senate, and aren't we glad Julie Rovner is there�
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WERTHEIMER: Yeah.
ROBERTS: �this time around�
WERTHEIMER: Absolutely.
ROBERTS: �doing yeoman work, weekend in and weekend out. But you know, you remember the Christmas time, when two North Carolina senators held up the entire institution over a highway bill and Allan Simpson got so furious that the threatened to remember North Carolina negatively in future votes? I mean, it does make them absolutely furious, but, as you well know, legislators need a deadline and Christmas is the most obvious one. And that is the way many, many things get done; and it's happened many, many times in the course of our history. But it does get your attention and the attention of the voters.
WERTHEIMER: Why do you think it's so hard for the Democrats to get to 60? I mean, what we're talking about here is a Democratic Congress, a Democratic president's number one legislative priority, and they had such a tough time doing it.
ROBERTS: Because it's such a hard subject. And, of course, you and I, again, have covered lots of health care bills that didn't make it. But the Republicans also decided, very early on here, not to play; not to compromise, not to be there for these votes for their own political reasons. And of course, the filibuster means that every senator has to be wooed to get to that 60, so that's what happened with Harry Reid, just indefatigable, apparently, in doing that.
You know, there's lots of conversation about changing the filibuster rules. I personally think that people should be forced to actually filibuster, you know, go back and do the talking until they drop, as they have in the past - that that might discourage them from threatening filibusters on everything and having to get to a vote of 60, a super majority, which was, of course, not the original intention in writing the Constitution about the Senate.
What, of course, it means is every senator has to be wooed and that's what makes House members just absolutely furious, because then they get presented with a fait accompli.
WERTHEIMER: The big holdout was Nebraska Senator Ben Nelson, and Democrats were courting him like crazy. He extracted promises for his state. Do you think he's likely to suffer any long-term damage, politically, for this holding out process?
ROBERTS: I can't see how he would. Republicans really were all over him on the floor of the Senate and on the talk shows yesterday. And - but, look, his very Republican state, Nebraska, doesn't like this health care bill. So, he can go home now and say, look, I had to vote for it because look what I got for the state? I got this big Medicaid - health care program for the poor - paid for.
The voters will get that and I don't think they're going to particularly care about people like Mitch McConnell or calling Nelson's vote a, quote, "a smelly proposition."
WERTHEIMER: Well, what about those Republicans? Are they courting any kind of grief here, by deciding early on that they would just oppose everything to do with health care?
ROBERTS: Well, they certainly don't think so, and in any conversation I've had with them, they continue to say that, look, the polls show that people don't like this bill; the longer it's out there the more they don't like it. Yesterday, there was a new reading from the Congressional Budget Office, saying that the bill's going to save a lot less than the original evaluation by the Congressional Budget Office.
Republicans think all of that is helpful to them. They might be right, they might be wrong in the long run, but under any circumstances, they'll likely to be right in the short term, which, of course, could be a big problem for the Democrats holding onto Congress in the next election. And that's something they have to think about as they're voting on Christmas Eve.
WERTHEIMER: Thank you very much, Cokie.
ROBERTS: Merry Christmas.
WERTHEIMER: NPR's news analyst Cokie Roberts.
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Money-Sucking Trends to Avoid in 2018
Callie Enlow
It's that time of year when we eagerly try to predict what's in store for the following 12 months—and we're not just talking about the calendar dates for Mercury's retrograde. From tech to cars to fashion, the media is scrambling to divine 2018's hottest sellers. But of course, trends are by nature fleeting; today's must-have item is tomorrow's joke, and it can be a cruel one if you sunk your hard-earned cash into it. If you have a tendency to go all-in on chunky highlights, cereal cafes, or hoverboards, here are some 2018 trends you may want to avoid.
Fashion: Satin and Velvet
Last year, luxe fabrics satin and velvet began popping up on well-heeled celebrities in unexpected colors and cuts. Now, as shiny shirts and decadent dresses are dotting ready-to-wear racks I suppose there's no point in arguing that satin gym shorts and ecru velvet button-downs aren't a thing for a reason. But here I go anyway: While these fancy fabrics look great on stars exiting their limos or dangling from hangers at the Gap, they can be a major pain in the ass for you, the consumer. Not only do you pay a premium (and honestly, next year you are not going to be caught dead in those dusty rose velvet jeans, I promise you), cleaning them is a serious headache. True velvet and satin whathaveyou's require dry cleaning, which sullies the environment and drains your wallet. And often even professional efforts can't erase the remains of a toddler's greasy handprint or a misplaced wad of chewing gum. If you simply must swaddle yourself in sumptuousness, look for down-market sateen, which is made of cotton or rayon and is machine washable, or velveteen or velour, which are also easier to care for and less expensive. And for god's sake, run away, far away, from the velvet upholstery trend in home design, unless you plan to never allow a pet, plate of food, or child anywhere near your furniture.
Work: Typewriters
I'm sorry Tom Hanks, but I cannot condone a renaissance for these loud, obsolete hunks of metal. In the past, collecting typewriters was at worst an annoying hobby, but the new generation of faux-charming old typewriter keyboards that interface with your iPad is the perfect storm of twee nostalgia and dust-collecting tech—for me at least. Thousands of others beg to differ, as evidenced by a Kickstarter campaign last summer that raised nearly half a million bucks for just such a piece. While I kinda-sorta get the appeal of a keyboard for a tablet if you are, for instance, too young or weak to carry around a laptop, a bulky facsimile of a Smith-Corona seems like the worst of both worlds: Not only is it not portable, it ruins the supposed concentration-boosting qualities of the analog version your favorite Lost Generation writer pecked away at. And if you actually plan on tapping out your unrealized short story collection on a vintage machine, make sure you've got the number of one of the few typewriter service specialists left and stock up on extra ribbons and ink.
Food: Fancy Veggie Burgers
I'm old enough to remember when being a vegetarian doubled as a cost-saving measure. But now that Silicon Valley has discovered the disruptive power of pea protein and meatless heme, you can easily pay as much for an engineered plant patty as for a Kobe beef burger. I may be in the minority, but I still favor a well-seasoned mash of black beans and panko crumbs over self-satisfied Beyond and Impossible offerings. Sure, such an old-school meat substitute might not ooze hot liquid when I bite into it, but a homemade bean or veggie patty is relatively healthy, affordable, and I don't need a science lesson to understand the ingredients list. These days, I'm no longer a vegetarian, but I still eat a mostly plant-based diet. And if I'm going to spend $15 on a burger, I'd prefer some of that dough go to heritage farmers caring for animals and keeping a family business alive, rather than startup investors catering to wealthy vegans.
Home: Amazon Key
Amazon Key is genuinely unsettling—for $250 (currently) the company will send you an Amazon Cloud camera and a smart lock, which Amazon delivery people can use to open your front door and place packages inside your home. If you live off Prime deliveries and are in a neighborhood prone to package thieves, I suppose this cash outlay may be worthwhile, but as The Washington Post's Geoffery Fowler noted in his critical review, "It's the most aggressive effort I've seen from a tech giant to connect your home to the Internet in a way that puts itself right at the center." Smart lock installation has thus far proved finicky and may necessitate the additional cost of a locksmith. And for a service that requires people entering the privacy of one's home, Amazon Key has a poor track record of hitting the delivery window. Then there are the hackers.
Before you bet your house on this trend's staying power, why not wait a few months for Amazon (or another player, like Google) to work out the kinks and offer more hardware and price point options? In the interim, have your packages delivered to your workplace or get in on the sharing economy and open your unoccupied home to a remote-working friend in search of a quiet internet connection. Not only will they bring your packages inside, they may even feed your cat, too.


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Thinking about the prayer many people know as the 'Our Father' as I meditated this morning.
As has happened before as I started to say the words, when I came to His Will being done 'on earth' I modified it to say:
in this earthen vessel
This time I didn't stop there and the following is the one I spoke in referencing how personal this prayer can be. It turned into a conversation and as I re-read it, it is a commitment on my part:
My Father who is in the Heavens and is the Heavens, Holy is Your Name;
Thy kingdom is come and I pray that your purpose for me be accomplished in this earthen vessel as You purposed for me from before I was.
Give me thy word for this day to guide and lead me along the way You would have me go;
And in advance Father I ask that should I mess up, Grace me with your forgiveness, inasmuch Father as I forgive others who somehow in their humanness mess up and cause me some perceived wrong.
Everything is and was and always will be Yours; seen and unseen, heard and unheard, animate and inanimate, senses known and unknown AND the expanse of emotions that wash through me day in and day out.


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Hello lovelies,
Long time no see. I know. Its been crazy busy in my world but I'm here. so your girl chopped her long hair!! I figured the boldest way to start my natural hair journey is to do the "˜big chop' I stopped relaxing my hair about a year ago but there really wasnt much I was doing with it other than protect it with protective styles and all. So I decided to start all over and enjoy it every step of the way.
I decided to go with tapered cut because I like how it looks. Short and nappy hair is fashionable y'all, I feel like there is nothing wrong with the texture we were born with. I plan to grow it out to a big beautiful nappy fro! yaaaaaaaaaaaaaas! Im embracing my natural hair!!
So my outfit today is inspired by the bohemian style or the so called Boho style. It is a style identified by the UK fashion media around 2004 and it is basically inspired by the bohemian and the hippie way of dressing. I would say it has changed a bit into more modern and contemporary style.
I love this 2 piece set that I got from (Romwe fashions). its so chic! I love how the fabric flows and it is so light and cool to wear. I was in luck on the day of shooting because the wind was blowing in my favor, making the skirt flow in the right places lol. I paired it with brown heels and not much acessories since its an off shoulder. The skirt is super long and has front buttons. I hope you enjoy this look.
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Is Russia Also Behind the Anti-Vaccine Movement?
By Julio Severo
Accusations against Russia, coming from left-wingers and right-wingers, are so trendy today in the Big Media that the they added another accusation: Russia is behind the anti-vaccine movement.
Considering that Russia is economically unable to defend itself from all the accusations, it is the perfect scapegoat that fits all ideological whims and complaints.
According to the DailyMail report titled "Russian trolls and Twitter bots are driving the global anti-vaxxer movement online, study reveals":
"Since 2009, the proportion of so-called anti-vaxxers has increased… The debate over shots has become dramatically more heated and if social media activity were your measure, you might think that anti-vaxxers are winning. In fact, anonymous spam bots and Russian trolls are behind an out-sized proportion of social media activity against vaccination, according to the revelatory study published today by George Washington University."
According to a New York Post report titled "Russian internet trolls spread anti-vaxxer propaganda":
"More than 250 tweets linked to an agency backed by Vladimir Putin's Russian government used more sophisticated tactics," sharing "anti-vaccination messages 75 percent more than average Twitter users."
CNN, dubbed by Trump as FakeNews Media, said in a report titled "Why Russian trolls stoked US vaccine debates":
"Russia's meddling online went beyond the 2016 US presidential election and into public health, amplifying online debates about vaccines."
In a report titled "Russian trolls and Twitter bots exploit vaccine controversy," the Washington Post said,
"Public health experts battling dangerous misinformation about the safety of vaccines have a new foe: Twitter bots and Russian trolls."
There are many other members of Big Media blaming Russia for the increase of interest in the anti-vaccine message. There is an obvious powerful collusion of Big Media to dupe parents that the base for their anti-vaccine stance is "misinformation" from Russia!
If Russia can be used as a scapegoat for the political ailments of U.S. left-wingers and right-wingers, why not also of the financial ailments of Big Pharma in their losses over parents choosing to protect their children from immoral and even dangerous vaccines?
Before 2009 I had strong views against vaccination not because of alleged Russian indoctrination. I was in touch since the 1980s with the U.S. homeschool movement, where mandatory vaccination is not an indisputable dogma.
When I learnt the truth about vaccines from the U.S. homeschool movement, I had absolutely nothing with Russia, and for many years the only connection I saw was between the anti-vaccine movement and the homeschool movement.
Big Media spent years demonizing parents who protect their children from vaccinations. Because their dirty tricks did not work, now they come up, in collusion with Big Pharma, with the propaganda that anti-vaccine parents have been somehow duped by Russia!
Hollywood mega-star Chuck Norris has articles against vaccines. Has he been also duped by Russia?
What will Big Media do next? Will it say that the homeschool movement is a Russia strategy to destroy the West? Even though homeschooling is legal in Russia, the American model is older.
I will not be surprised if they say that the Loch Ness monster is a Russian invention or that Russia killed Elvis Presley. After all, it is just trendy to blame Russia for everything, for anything and for nothing.
Portuguese version of this article: Rússia está também por trás do movimento anti-vacinas?
Source: Last Days Watchman
Proved: Russian Trolls Did in the U.S. Presidential Election… What the U.S. Does in the Elections of Other Nations
Spurred by Big Left-Wing Source, Pentecostal Charisma Helps Spread Accusation of Alleged Collusion of Franklin Graham with Trump and Putin
Spurred by Big Left-Wing Source, Pentecostal Charisma Helps Spread Accusation of Alleged Collusion of Franklin Graham with Trump and Putin


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The Archive's collection is varied and encompasses every aspect of the culture and life of Wales and its people as chronicled by audio-visual media in sound, video, film and the latest digital formats.
The Archive was established in 2001, when the Wales Film and Television Archive was merged with the National Library of Wales' Sound and Moving Image Collection. The Archive is funded by the National Library of Wales and the Welsh Government.
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This liberty is always under attack at so many levels, possibly never more so than today. Where did this precious right come from? How can you make it work? How can you defend it? The program's two speakers are stalwart defenders of the First Amendment and will lead a wide-ranging and helpful discussion of the core values that distinguishes this nation from all others.
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The 2013 Cheshire Prize for literature has now opened. The prize is for poetry.
Note that this open only to writers with a Cheshire connection:
"The writer must have been born, live or have lived, study or have studied, work or have worked, in Cheshire. For the purposes of the Prize, Cheshire is deemed to include the Wirral, as well as Warrington and Halton. Documentary evidence of eligibility may be required."
Closing date 1st September 2013.
For details see http://www.chester.ac.uk/literatureprize


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In 1965, J. Michael Hagopian produced the first film on the Armenian Genocide.
The 28-minute documentary explored the history of the Armenian culture under the investigative title Where Are My People?
In the history lesson the film provides, we learn how the Armenian Genocide was initiated. The Ottoman government had feared that the Western powers would in time force them to grant independence to the Armenians, and while the world had been diverted by World War I, Turkish authorities were able to step in and carry out the extermination of the Armenians.
In a quote, we learn the true intentions of Talaat Pasha and Enver Pasha, the Ministers of Interior and War, respectively. In a written letter, the team had stated that the "government has decided to destroy completely all the Armenians living in Turkey… all Armenains from 5 years of age upward are to be taken out of the towns and slaughtered."
The film provides us with a historical account of the time period with its examination of the events before and after the genocide. In the epilogue of the film, the filmmaker shows his appreciation for those who preserved our culture through "word and image."
This film does just that and carefully crafts itself around the notion of word and image. The narrator states that the way to exterminate the memory of a race is to destroy its books – the word of a group of people – and describes the prohibition that was placed on books that discussed Armenian history. The film mentions Arnold J. Toynbee, a British historian, who authored The Armenian Atrocities: The Murder of a Nation, originally published in 1915.
In addition, the film also uses photographs as a tool for exploring Armenian history. The filmmaker holds onto close-ups of photographs, showing rather than telling us, about the tragic events of the time period. These black and white images are also placed alongside color video that were filmed by the filmmaker himself, allowing for subtle contrasts between the past and present.
The relationship between word and image is later merged, as the filmmaker photographs key word and phrases and accompanies them with narration. In these words and images, certain phrases that stand out include "planned extermination," "total genocide," "carefully premeditated," and "systematically carried out."
J. Michael Hagopian, himself a survivor of the genocide, was rescued because his mother hid him in a well as an infant. In 1943, at the age of 30, he became the first Armenian to graduate from Harvard University with a doctorate degree. In his life, he switched his focus onto cinema and produced hundreds of documentaries, most of them documenting survival testimonies.
In 1979, he was responsible for establishing the Armenian Film Foundation, a non-profit, educational and cultural organization dedicated to the documentation and preservation of Armenian heritage in multimedia formats. In 2009, he released his last film, The River Ran Red, at the age of 95.
I had the pleasure of meeting Dr. J Michael Hagopian in 2009, during a screening of his film in UCLA. In the theatre, several rows ahead, he sat alone during the screening of the film. I had the opportunity to speak with him afterward; at the time, I had just applied to film school. I will never forget his words of advice and will always cherish our short time together.
I was both saddened and shocked when I discovered he had passed away on December 10, 2010, but his contributions to Armenian cinema, as well as the Armenian community, will always live on.


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i'm writing an article on homecoming for webportal sooo~ i need to know some stuffwhat's the score for the football game? and who is in the new court now?
okay so im a senior this year and wondering whats going on with the anual wrapping whs for the first dayi mean is there a certain time to be there?anyone know anything?
The orientation dates have been changed AGAIN,(Juniors and Seniors will not have orientation on the same day) if you haven't noticed. Student orientation will now be conducted by both CLASS and HOUSE.For more information go here: Orientation Info
It's getting to be that time again...(UGH!!! :S)Mr. Castro, our new principal, has kindly decided to bring back the visible ID (on lanyards)! Major suckage, huh? Also, the dress code in place is to be strictly enforced. I'm not sure how serious he is about that, but I'm guessing much stricter than Van Beck. (I don't think it will stop people from breaking/bending the rules, but just sayin',) seeing as the IDs are being brought back out.(He better not say "Hi!" to me either.)That is all.
How are things goin' for our Westside alumni?
Hey guys, I'm back my computers video thinger was messed up. (YAY!)Congratulations to all the choir students who participated in Solo & Ensemble! Students going to state, with a Division I rating--Superior, on a Class I solo/ensemble (most difficult level) (and will compete at UT/Austin in May) are DW Williams, Drew Turney (you don't know how bad I would like to put a slash through that name), Samantha Pisarski, Gerardo Mejia, Terrence Henderson, Caitlind Davis, Jessamyn Sneed, Eamon Pereyra, Micheal Henderson, Anesha Tyson, Josh Wells, Brian Gibbs and Jake Weisinger. Students with a Division II rating--Excellent, on a Class I solo are Megan Pumphrey, Nicky Pizana, Sergio Navarro, Daniel Lupo, a small madrigal ensemble and Parnaz Adibian. Students with a Division I rating--Superior, on a Class II are Sara Perez and Jill Simmons. Students with a Division I rating--Superior, on a Class III are Hunter Dunham, Maia Austin, Ebony Hopkins and Katura Stovall.Make sure you encourage these students to practice, (especially those going to state). Oh, and by the way VanBeck says "Congrats!" (At least we got a word out of him! :) )
I hope everyone enjoys their 3-day weekend!National Honor Society: I had lots of fun at the Middle School Debate Tournament. I think Ms. Elliot, the WHS Debate teacher appreciated everyone that came. I also heard that one of the judges asked for money in exchanged for "fixed ranking" and got $ from the kids who would be ranked 1st and 2nd place. Anyone know if thats true? (That's horrible if it is..)There will be a meeting the Tuesday we return, January 18th @ 5:30 in the Mini-theater.
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If the thought of running a marathon or half marathon is a daunting task, then solicit some friends, family and colleagues to participate in the relay. The four-person relay is designed to build team spirit, engender camaraderie and foster positive corporate challenge as well as the obvious – physical fitness. There is a distance for everyone and school and corporate teams are encouraged. Teams will run the marathon distance and compete for overall awards.
Sunday, January 19
6:00 am (EST)
Simultaneous start with the marathon and half marathon
ENTRY FEES: (Per Person)
$52 February 1 to June 8 at midnight $58 June 9 to September 8 at midnight
- $65 September 9 to November 8 at midnight
- $75 November 9 to January 3 at midnight
- $85 January 4 to January 15 at midnight
- $95 at expo (if available)
Oceanfront at Junkanoo Beach
Three blocks west of downtown Nassau
Oceanfront at Arawak Cay
Six blocks west of downtown Nassau
Three blocks west of the start
TEAMS DIVISIONS (must be identified at the time of registering – NO CHANGES)
- Overall Male/Female
- Mixed (2 males/2 females)
- Students (2 males/2 females)
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• Ensure you have your race number facing front and visible at all times
• Look out for our FinisherPix photographers on course and SMILE
• Look up when you cross the finishline and smile BIG!
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The race course was designed to showcase many of the focal points of this amazing destination including quaint and scenic downtown Nassau with it's historic buildings, the glitz and glamour of Paradise Island, the business districts, exciting Cable Beach and the life of the residents hugging the northern shore of the Island.
The marathon starts at Junkanoo Beach (west of downtown Nassau) heading east thru downtown Nassau over the western Paradise Island bridge and immediately returning over the eastern Paradise Island bridge. Route continues east to Montagu Beach with a westward turn onto Shirley Street all the way to Cumberland Street north. At Bay Street, the course continues to the west hugging the northern shores of Cable Beach, Delaporte and West Bay Street with the turnaround ¼-mile west of Compass Point returning to the most eastern entrance to Arawak Cay for an oceanfront finish.
Download the Relay Registration Form
TEAMS – Distances and exchange points
Each team of Four members will collectively run the 26.2 marathon distance.
Exchange zones and distances:
Leg 1 – 6.2 miles
Start in front of McDonalds, Downtown
Leg 2 – 6.9 miles
McDonalds to east of Sun Fun Resort (in front of the 'castle-type' oceanfront house –green/white)
Leg 3 – 5.6 miles
East of Sun Fun Resort to turnaround point (west of Compass Point) to Cave's Height
Leg 4 – 7.5 miles
Cave's Height to Arawak Cay
There is ample complimentary parking available in the Ft. Charlotte area (opposite finish line) and on the side streets in the area. Marathon Bahamas strongly recommend that you arrive no later than 5:00 am to find parking as there may be some congestion in the area.
On Marathon Day, Sunday, January 19, special traffic controls will be in place from Junkanoo Beach to Paradise Island to Montague Beach thru Shirley Street to West Bay Street from 5:00 am – 12:30 pm. The streets (downtown – Shirley Street) will be opened on a gradual basis. West Bay Street through Compass Point will remain closed until the last participant has cleared the area. During the road closure, only authorized vehicles will be allowed on the route at the discretion of the traffic police. Traffic rules will be rigorously enforced to keep the event safe for all participants. Please plan ahead and allow extra time for travel on race morning.
The average weather in January is absolutely stunning with lows in the 60s (mornings) rising to the mid-70s (afternoon). The humidity averages out to 64%, with the sunrise at 6:53 am EST.
and will be available every mile, along the course, starting at mile two.
Marathon Bahamas's Official Medical Team, Doctor's Hospital, will be at the main medical tent positioned at the finish line. Medical stations will also be positioned along the race course should you need assistance during the race.
Authorized cyclists will be on the course monitoring participants who may require medical attention. Should attention be required, the cyclists will notify the medical team.
There will be a 6-hour time limit on the course for the event; however, all participants must complete the first 6 miles within a 1.5 hour period. After the 12:00 pm cut-off period, if you are on the course, you will be asked to move to the pavement should you desire to complete the event. This rule will be strictly enforced.
Every participant must be in adequate health and sufficiently trained to partake in this race. Consult your physician before beginning any endurance-training regimen.
Need a place to put your dry clothes or car keys? Simply drop your items in the race bag you receive at Packet Pick Up (or your own personal bag) and drop your bag at the complimentary Gear Check area near the start line.
We recommend that you DO NOT check your wallets or any other valuables into a Gear Check bag.
*Make sure to fill out and attach your Gear Check stub located on your race bib.
Gear Check will close at 1:30 pm. All unclaimed gear will be donated to a local charity.
SHUTTLE SERVICE (Drop-off and Pick-up at Nassau and Bay Street)
Round-trip transfers (pp): TBA
One way (pp):TBA
Transfer arrangements are made at the packet pickup, January 18, 2020 from 3:00 – 7:00 pm.
All members of the team are invited to join the finish-line festivities at Arawak Cay and enjoy the morning at the beach with food, music, vendor displays and cheer other Marathon participants.


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Theresa was called to Jewish ministry on her first trip to Israel in June 1976. By 1980 she was invited to open the first American office of CMJ, The Church's Ministry among Jewish People, which had been headquartered in England since 1809. Since that time, Theresa has led over fifty biblical study tours to Israel and today serves as CMJ USA Director of Communications. Theresa was North America Coordinator of the Lausanne Consultation on Jewish Evangelism (LCJE) from 1999 to 2007. A journalist by training, Theresa completed a Masters in Biblical Studies (OT) and a Doctor of Ministry degree at Trinity School for Ministry, Ambridge, PA. From 1994 to 1997, she was Director of the Extension Department at Trinity and served as the Travel-study Director there for 17 years. Theresa and her husband Bruce live in New Holland, PA and, together, have eight children, 31 grandchildren and three great-granddaughters.
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Smoking Cessation Tips
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Life and Death on the Bowl
In the Line of Nudity
Blockhead Memorial
Oh Dear!
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Mistaken Identity
The Lame, Clowns
Cat Talk
Fountain of Factoids
Finding One's Calling
Quick! Hide the Drugs!
Nude Thank You
Big Brother, Gizmo Corner
Dirty Business
Eh, What?, H20h My!
Adorable Animal Antics
XXX, That Makes Me Sick!
Lost and Found
Not Saving, Drowning!, Through the Roof
Caught In the Act (of Stupidity)
Foggy Days, Vegan Ventures
Down Under Blunders
Duck, Duck, Geese, Mind Controls
Voyeur Views
Hot Job Tip: Exorcism!, Funerary Fun
Melon Heads
Meow!, Man & Beast
Some Will Rise - Some Will Fall
Odd Jobs, Modern Diagnosis
Officer Turtle and Frog Dog
Personal Horror, Witch Doctor Heal Thyself?
Pumpkin Bumpkins
Turkey Time Stories, Sheep Wrongness
Scooby Doo/ Scooby Don't
Going Boldly, Being White
2009 Predictions
Discoveries, Have a Heart
Oil You Nuts?
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Lambourne Green Lanes
For a couple of hours greenlaning in West Berkshire we followed steps 52 (Stanmore) to 88 (Lambourne) from Total Off Road magazine road book, October 2015.
The track follows the edge of the field and there are early challenges of quite deep ruts and a few steep side slopes. After that the track becomes tamer but quite narrow between the trees. Hopefully our passing will have trimmed the spring buds so that the "shinies" won't get so scratched!
We had to stop at one point and remove a fallen branch – luckily we had remembered to bring the bow saw.
By step 58 you are really out in the English countryside and so in true British fashion we stopped for a picnic. Lovely wide-open views with "mares-tails" criss-crossing the contrails promising the fine weather will stay for a while.
There is a strange little diversion off the farm track at step 62, but it's easy enough to find the right of way.
We drove through the lovely villages of Brightwalton, Great Shefford and East Garston before ending our journey at the Red Barn.
As you can see, the poor Landie gained a few battle scars this time.
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Do you want to sell or rent your house? Show it with photos & videos in the most professional way. We offer professional photos and video for properties in Costa Blanca, Spain. We are specialized in professional photos & videos of holiday homes, real estates, luxury villas, country homes, apartments. We are and working in Alicante province. Real Estate Photography Costa Blanca by a specialized Real Estate Photographer: Pierluigi Cavarra
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So I bought a new WD Black 6TB disk and I decided to reinstall my windows 10 (using a recovery disk) on the new hard drive. However, I tried to do it and the title error came up. I have tried many fixed including formatting the drive, using diskpart e.t.c. I need urgent help.


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Registration Calendar
Fall Session: August 26 – December 20, 2019
Registration begins Friday, August 9, 2019
How to Register for Classes
To avoid cancelled classes and disappointment, register at least one week before the class begins. For registration assistance, please call the MVLA Adult School at (650) 940-1333.
Online: The quickest way to register. You can register online, with no additional fee, 24 hours a day for many of our classes with a credit card on our secure server. We accept VISA or MasterCard. Adults age 55+ should register for class sections designated Age 55+.
Mail: Click on registration form and mail your form and payment to MVLA Adult School, 333 Moffett Boulevard, Mountain View, CA 94043. Personal check, VISA, or MasterCard accepted.
Fax: You can fax the registration form to us at (650) 967-4699, 24 hours a day. Include complete credit card information.
Phone: Give us a call at 650.940.1333 and register with your VISA or MasterCard during our office hours. Please have complete credit card information and class choices ready.
Walk-In: Register in person at our main office during normal office hours.
General Information
If there is not sufficient enrollment by the preregistration deadline, you will receive a refund. If you have pre-registered and we have not phoned you three (3) business days prior to the class start date, plan to attend the class(es) you have registered for. If there is sufficient enrollment and the deadline has passed, we may still have a space available for you. Call us at (650) 940-1333 to find out the status of the class(es) you are interested in. To keep costs down, we do not send confirmation cards.
Who Is Eligible to Register: Classes are open to residents and non-residents 18 years and older. High school enrolled students, 16 years and older, may register for an adult education class for credit after getting approval from their home school and the Adult Education office prior to registering or attending. Call our High School program at (650) 967-7919.
Returned Checks: If a check is returned to us due to insufficient funds, a $25 fee will be assessed. Continuing in the class will be contingent upon receiving full and valid payment.
Class Locations: If you need directions to classes, please visit the Directions page, look on inside back cover of the catalog, or call the MVLA Adult School office at (650) 940-1333.
Refund Policy: Please choose classes carefully. Because the fees collected pay teachers' salaries, we must limit our refund policy. Refunds will only be given if requested at least one week before the first class meeting. No refunds will be given within one week of the first class meeting. For all Career Technical Education classes, a 10% cancellation fee will be assessed for refunds requested at least one week before the first class meeting, and no refunds will be given within one week of the first class meeting. We cannot accept medical, business, travel, or other reasons for not participating in a class. Thank you for your cooperation.
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Rafa explains Gerrard decision August 28 20070 Comments Published by KL Ocs Kid on Tuesday, August 28, 2007 at 11:53 PM.
Rafa explains Gerrard decision August 28 2007
Liverpool boss Rafael Benitez believes that his squad is strong enough to avoid taking a risk on Steven Gerrard's injury.
The Reds skipper suffered a hairline fracture of the toe during the first leg of their UEFA Champions League third round qualifier against Toulouse, and required a pain-killing injection ahead of the Premier League game with Chelsea.
However Benitez is confident that this will not be a regular occurrence and admits he would rather rest his star midfielder in a bid to avoid long term injuries.
"I hope Steven will be okay for the weekend but the Champions League game will be a risk. It is better to keep him training here," he said.
"The doctor needs to decide after talking to the player when he can be risked.
"I do not want to lose Steve for a long time when you have enough players now for every game.
"If you push him too much it will be a risk, I want to keep him training and fit but ready. Maybe when he is not always 100% we can leave him out, that is what we will do."
Benitez will use Peter Crouch from the start in Tuesday night's second leg and replace Gerrard in midfield with either Mohamed Sissoko or Javier Mascherano.
The Spaniard is hopeful Gerrard will have recovered in time to face Derby at the weekend, but stopped short of showing any genuine confidence.
"I would hope Steven will be a possibility to play against Derby, but I am not sure, it is up to the doctors," he said.
"Then we will have to see about England. It is too soon yet, it will depend very much on what England's medical people feel and our own medical staff."
Defender Sami Hyypia will stand in for the injured Jamie Carragher despite the Finn having sustained a broken nose at Sunderland, while Alvaro Arbeloa is also a possible central defensive stand-in.
Defender Gabriel Paletta was sold to Boca Juniors for around £2million this weekend, a deal completed before the injury problems arose, but Benitez refused to dwell on his apparent lack of cover at centre-back.
He said: "There is no point considering what I would have done had I known about the injuries but Paletta needed to be playing so it is best that he has gone to Boca.
"Sami will be okay; he has trained and is happy to play against Toulouse."


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February 5, 2018
Mick Mulvaney
Director, Office of Management and Budget
725 17th Street, NW
Washington, DC 20503
Dear Director Mulvaney:
As you develop the Fiscal Year (FY) 2019 budget requests for the Departments of Labor and
Education, the Campaign to Invest in America's Workforce (CIAW) urges you to include
adequate investments in workforce and education to meet the needs of businesses and workers.
CIAW is a diverse coalition of national organizations that offer direct services, advocacy,
research, and policy development to help people of all ages and conditions develop their skills,
enter gainful employment, and enroll and succeed in postsecondary education.
Congress continues to negotiate a budget agreement and funding levels for FY 2018, and the
administration's budget request for FY 2019 offers the opportunity to reinforce the
administration's commitment to meeting businesses' skill needs and improving workforce
education and training opportunities for all workers.
Job creation has been a primary focus for this administration. In 2017, President Trump
described workforce development and vocational training as "very important" and supported
the goal of creating five million new apprenticeships in the next 5 years. Vice President Pence
committed to strengthening and expanding opportunities for career and technical training
across the country, and the Secretaries of Labor and Education have heralded the importance of job training and education (respectively) to develop the pipeline of workers businesses need.
Without adequate investment, however, it is impossible to realize the administration's goals.
Today, businesses in nearly every state are struggling to find workers with necessary skills.
Middle skill jobs—those requiring more than a high school diploma, but not a four-year
degree—make up 53 percent of today's labor market, but only 43 percent of U.S. workers are
trained at this level. At the same time, there are millions more low-skill workers than low-skill
jobs. With unemployment at just over four percent, this means filling vacant middle-skill jobs
will require training and upskilling workers across the country – the primary goal of the
nation's workforce development system.
The workforce development system, and the workforce education and training programs that
rely on federal investments in this system, are crucial to workers' ability to develop the skills
businesses need. Federal investments in the workforce system show significant returns on
investment, helping individuals get jobs, improve their earnings, and contribute to their local
economies in countless ways. Inadequate investment, though, leaves rural and urban businesses struggling to find workers with appropriate skills, and it leaves workers without meaningful pathways to better-paying jobs.
As states and local areas work desperately to meet the needs of local industry and workers,
diminishing federal support means even fewer businesses have access to workers with the skills
they need.
• In Louisville, Kentucky, the workforce development board is tasked with serving seven
area counties. In the past year, they have been forced to close workforce centers serving
six of those seven because of insufficient federal investment.
• Near Syracuse, New York, Adult Educators are restricted to serving less than ten percent
of eligible participants because of draconian cuts to federal investments over the past
• And in Southeast Michigan, just one region contributing to the more than two-million
unfilled manufacturing jobs across the country, recipients of federal funding describe
having reached a "tipping point" at which further cuts no longer mean fewer services
for fewer people, but will mean providers can no long offer any services to an area of the
country with significant demand for skilled workers.
Yet even as funding for the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) has declined
by 43 percent, funding for secondary and postsecondary Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs by 34 percent, and funding for Adult Education by 21 percent since 2001, programs using these funds have seen successful returns on diminishing investments. Indeed, WIOA, authorized in 2014, is stimulating both innovation and opportunity:
• In Chicago, Illinois, one WIOA service provider recorded a return on investment (ROI)
of $4.85 for every dollar of federal investment.
• In Raleigh, North Carolina a youth program documented an ROI of $14.48 for every
dollar of federal investment.
• The Coalition on Adult Basic Education (COABE) reports that every
adult education student in Washington State is required to be on a dedicated
college and career pathway to living wage employment and new WIOA programming
now provides students with the opportunity to develop skills to be college ready.
• A cost-benefit analysis of YouthBuild's targeted intervention program aimed at youthful
offenders found (1) evidence of reduced recidivism and improved education outcomes,
and (2) a positive benefit-to-cost ratio, showing that every dollar spent on every courtinvolved
youth is estimated to produce a minimum return of $10.80.
Investments in secondary and post-secondary education have provided similar returns to the
U.S. economy. In Wisconsin, taxpayers receive $12.20 in returns for every dollar invested in the
technical college system, and research has repeatedly shown that these investments result in
increased tax revenue and heightened civic engagement across the country.
And a recent report by economists at Columbia University demonstrates the significant return
on investment for national service programs like the Corporation for National and Community
Service's AmeriCorps program and related activities: every dollar invested in national service
generates almost $4 in returns to society in terms of higher earnings, increased output, and
other community-wide benefits.
Far from being outliers, results like these are common across workforce and education
programs funded under the Departments of Labor and Education budgets. And these returns
mean a healthier U.S. economy for our workers and our businesses.
Before we can see the returns, though, this administration must make adequate investments.
CIAW urges you to make the following investments to prepare workers for jobs in the future as
well as those U.S. businesses are trying desperately to fill today.
1. Fully fund the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act: In 2014, Congress
overwhelmingly approved WIOA to modernize our workforce system and make it more
responsive to industry. In 2015, programs authorized under WIOA served nearly 7
million young people and adults, exceeded employment targets across all programs, and
helped more than 1.5 million individuals (including English language learners) gain
skills and credentials to help them succeed in the labor market. Yet, as investments in
WIOA formula and national programs continue to decline, the modernization necessary
to meet business needs becomes impossible. To continue offering workers these
opportunities to develop skills necessary to meet business demands, the administration
• Fund WIOA Title I employment and training programs at authorized levels so states,
local areas, and other partners can fully realize the bipartisan vision outlined by
WIOA and bring more out-of-school youth productively into the workforce;
• Fund adult education and literacy programs under Title II of WIOA at least at
authorized levels to ensure that the 36 million Americans with low basic skills can
take advantage of existing and emerging economic opportunities;
• Fund Wagner-Peyser Employment Services (ES) activities under Title III of WIOA at
current-year levels to give states the additional resources they need to provide
WIOA's intensive reemployment services;
• Fund the vocational rehabilitation program and other employment services
authorized under WIOA Title IV for adults and students with disabilities;
2. Request necessary funding to support CTE: Congress is poised to reauthorize the Carl
D. Perkins Act, which funds secondary and postsecondary CTE programs and supports
the development and implementation of high-quality programs that combine rigorous
academic content with occupational skills training. CTE programs serve 11.8 million
secondary and postsecondary learners per year. Participating in a CTE program
decreases the risk of students dropping out of high school, and all 50 states and the
District of Columbia report higher graduation rates for CTE students compared to all
students. In fact, the graduation rate for students who take a concentration of CTE
courses is about 93 percent, approximately 10 percent higher than the national average.
The administration should fund CTE state grants at least at $1.3 billion to support CTE
programs aligned to needs of business and industry.
3. Sustain federal investment to support students paying for college: Community and
technical colleges are uniquely positioned to help train the next generation of American
workers and to address the educational challenges created by emerging industries and
technological advancements. Students attending these schools can receive a degree or
credential in an in-demand field for a fraction of the cost of attending other institutions;
saving an estimated $3,520 on a degree or certificate. Yet, even with this significant
savings, tuition and other costs associated with these programs are often prohibitively
expensive for the workers most in need of skills training. The administration should:
• Preserve existing investments in Pell Grants, including the current reserve fund,
to ensure that the more than 2.8 million low-income community college students
receiving this critical financial assistance can continue to pursue their education;
• Invest in partnerships between businesses, adult and secondary education
providers, and other stakeholders to ensure that students can obtain industryrecognized
credentials through programming that facilitates the success of
today's nontraditional students.
4. Align workforce and education with investments in work based learning and
apprenticeship: Last year, the President signed an Executive Order tasking the
Department of Labor with expanding apprenticeship and work-based learning across
the country. The administration should request funding adequate to ensure a diverse
pipeline of workers have access to high-quality work-based learning opportunities that
lead to good jobs. These programs reinforce employee engagement, lead to better
morale, higher retention and lower turnover. For workers in need of training, these
programs offer an onramp to a career pathway that includes a paying job from the start.
Structured on-the-job learning enables workers to efficiently develop the skills needed to
be productive. The administration should request at least $95 million for the Department
of Labor, in consultation with the Department of Education, to invest in expanding
access to high-quality apprenticeship and work-based learning programs.
5. Maintain support for data collection on program effectiveness: Education and
workforce data are essential for monitoring program effectiveness and guiding program
improvement, which are particularly important in a constrained budget environment.
Improved state data systems are imperative to demonstrate how WIOA strategies like
sector partnerships and career pathways are helping participants obtain employment
and enabling employers to meet their skilled workforce needs. The administration
should request funding at no less than current year levels for DOL's Workforce Data
Quality Initiative and Department of Education's State Longitudinal Data Systems
6. Invest in job training and employment services for all workers: The Senior
Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP) is a critical component in our
country's workforce development strategy and helps unemployed older adults develop
new skills and work experiences through work-based learning assignments in their
communities. Despite entering the program with multiple barriers to employment,
thousands of older adults from every state found jobs last year through SCSEP and are
now contributing to the workforces of the nearly 5,400 private and public-sector
employers who recently hired SCSEP participants. In addition to older workers, the
Homeless Veterans Reintegration Program helps more than 21,000 homeless veteran'
reintegrate into the workforce annually. The program enables veterans to secure stable
housing and employment through holistic, veteran-centered community services. The
administration should:
• Fund the job training and employment services for older workers (Senior
Community Service Employment Program) at no less than current year levels;
• Maintain the proposed funding increase for employment services for at-risk
veterans (Homeless Veterans Reintegration Program);
It is critical for this administration to invest in the skills of our nation's workforce, so that
workers can support themselves and their families and enable businesses have access to the
skilled workers they need to compete in the global economy. We urge the Administration to
support the workforce development and education systems with the resources necessary to
continue to meet this vital need.
If you have questions about this letter, please contact Kermit Kaleba at
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American Association of Community Colleges
Association for Career and Technical Education
Association of Farmworker Opportunity Programs
Augustus F. Hawkins Foundation
California Workforce Association
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Goodwill Industries International, Inc.
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International Economic Development Council
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Massachusetts Workforce Board Association
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National Alliance for Partnerships in Equity (NAPE)
National Association of Counties
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National Association of State Workforce Agencies
National Council on Aging (NCOA)
National Council for Workforce Education
National Skills Coalition
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New York Association of Training and Employment Professionals
North Carolina Association of Workforce Development Boards
Oregon Workforce Partnership
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Sargent Shriver National Center on Poverty Law
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United States Workforce Association
United Way Worldwide
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Lancaster, PA (November 18, 2014) ERC is sponsoring the Touch-A-Truck fundraiser at Lancaster Bible College (LBC) on Friday, November 28, 2014 from 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
The first ever Touch-A-Truck event, held on the LBC campus at 901 Eden Road, will feature more than 30 unique vehicles, inflatables, a local food truck, and family activities. Fire trucks, earthmovers, semis, and recreational vehicles will be on site for …Continue Reading
Lancaster, PA (October, 2014) ERC, one of the largest residual waste-processing facilities in the mid-Atlantic region, headquartered in Lancaster, PA, sponsored Hartz Physical Therapy's Fall Blast 5K benefiting Girls on the Run on Saturday, October 4, 2014.
Hartz Physical Therapy, a privately owned clinic with offices in Lancaster, Lititz, and Ephrata, hosts the Hartz Fall Blast 5K each year to raise money for local charities. Over …Continue Reading


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We are also keen to do our best for young scientists. Every year we offer a number of internships in our departments. These paid internships are usually offered during the period of April through to October, preferably for a period of six months.
Our interns are mostly university students of higher semesters, primarily studying agronomy, biology, geography or environmental science but also include students at polytechnic universities as well as farmers. Post-graduate internships are also an option. Interns work primarily within one division but are also given insights into other divisions. At the end of the internship the interns prepare a report, usually on a topic they have researched independently.
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Summer schedule and vacations
Throughout August the opening hours are from 10 am to 2 pm except from 13 to 17 August, when we are closed for vacations.
Open Thursday program comes back on September, but you can contact our labs and collectives in residence by email.
All these calls remain open.
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Genevieve Nnaji, Nollywood actress, has openly identified herself with the feminist movement.
The actress has made this known during an interview with Women and Hollywood Magazine, saying that she is a feminist and proud of it.
She said: "I'm a proud feminist who embraces her femininity. I feel sometimes women are made to feel self-conscious and ashamed of their womanhood.
"Perhaps like "Wonder Woman," we may wake up one day to discover that it is our superpower, and then we would be unstoppable.
"History has shown that in almost every situation where a group of people or a demographic is being oppressed, it's usually because the oppressors are threatened by the potential of the oppressed to be great.
"I'm happy women all over the world are discovering their superpower and turning "why me?" into "not me."


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Enjoy a free showing of the movie The Dark Tower rated PG-13 at your Base Theater. Movie starts at 1800. Free refill with the purchase of a large popcorn! For more information, please call 481-6600.
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07 June 2017
In a final call-out to voters, Green Party parliamentary candidate, Joe Levy, is urging voters to make a confident choice for Exeter's future.
18 May 2017
Speaking after Tuesday's meeting of Exeter City Council, Councillor Chris Musgrave reacted to the Council's allocation of places to its scrutiny committees for 2017-18. Exeter's first Green Councillor requested a place on the city's Leisure Complex Board, the committee that scrutinises the controversial bus station development.
11 May 2017
Joe Levy has today been nominated as Exeter Green Party's candidate in the 2017 General Election. Joe Levy, 22 years old and a resident of St Thomas, works for Exeter University at the Student Information Desk and is currently Exeter Green Party's Fundraising Officer and Young Greens Co-Ordinator. He has been particularly involved with projects tackling food poverty in the city, protecting green spaces, as well as championing youth representation in local community groups.
10 May 2017
Exeter Green Party have written to Exeter Labour Party offering to stand back in the general election if there is co-operation on forming a progressive alliance to beat the Conservatives.
10 May 2017
Greens have secured their highest ever County Council result in Exeter, securing nearly 18% of the votes in the St David's and Haven Banks division and coming third. This was nearly double that received for the next highest Green result – 10% in St Sidwell's and St James.
03 May 2017
The Green Party have condemned fare rises on Exeter's bus services, with some tickets rising by at least double the rate of inflation.
28 March 2017
In a week in which the government is to trigger Article 50, and so beginning the official two year countdown to leaving the EU, Exeter Green Party have issued the following statement.
23 March 2017
Green councillor, Chris Musgrave, has responded to last night's extraordinary full council meeting to discuss the redevelopment of the bus station and new leisure complex
16 March 2017
A 'flash mob' of cyclists and walkers will take to roads in St David's today to highlight danger points and press the City and County Council to make it safer and easier to walk and cycle around Exeter.
16 March 2017
Exeter Green Party is to launch a new Renters Charter Today to address the problems and difficult issues facing young renters in the city. The charter, which will be launched at Exeter University by the Deputy Leader of the Green Party, Amelia Womack.
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Baidu's iQIYI lists on NASDAQ/
Beijing, 29th March: Baidu, the leading Chinese-language Internet search provider, has announced the pricing of the initial public offering (IPO) of its subsidiary, iQIYI, Inc. Shares will begin trading at US$18 per American Depositary Share (ADS).
A total of 125,000,000 ADSs, each representing seven Class A Ordinary Shares of iQIYI will be sold. That results in an offering of US$2.25 billion. The company listed on the NASDAQ Global Market under the ticker symbol "IQ".


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BOSTON — The ongoing federal government shutdown will carry an "astronomically high" price tag even once a resolution is reached, Rep. Lori Trahan warned local business leaders Tuesday.
Trahan was featured speaker at a New England Council breakfast, an event that brought together more than 100 people from both the public and the private sectors.
In her remarks, she highlighted support for the military and education reform as her top legislative priorities before pivoting to discuss the shutdown, which is now in its 32nd day.
"I would be remiss if we didn't talk about the economic havoc unleashed by this senseless government shutdown," she said. "Economists are predicting that for every week the shutdown continues, economic indicators will continue to fall, the number of individuals filing for unemployment will continue rising and the overall economic outlook will increase in uncertainty."
In a follow-up interview, Trahan cited airports, the Internal Revenue Service and the Food and Drug Administration as areas particularly affected by the impasse.
The Senate passed a bill in December to continue funding the government, but progress came to a halt when President Donald Trump demanded that $5.7 billion be included to fund construction of southern border wall.
Since then, bills have passed in the Democratic-controlled House to reopen the government without wall funding but have not gone to a vote in the Senate.
Trahan said she believes negotiations over the border should be kept separate from efforts to reopen the government.
"I will have a discussion and debate about smarter border security," she said. "I will have a discussion about anything. But we can't do that while we're holding federal employees hostage."
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Krista and Jeff's wedding day was nothing short of luxurious and romantic. These two have quite the whirlwind love story. They met online dating after much encouragement from their friends to join. After just a few dates, they knew this was serious. Before long, Krista's family had booked a venue before a ring was even purchased. When you know, you know... ya know?
They wed on a beautiful October evening at Church of the Resurrection in New Albany. Their reception has held at Jorgensen Farms in Westerville, one of my favorite venues to photograph at! No detail was left forgotten at this wedding. From the decor and head table, to the s'mores bar and hors d'oeuvres, it was perfect.
I am so thankful for clients like Krista, who truly become friends after the wedding. My hope and dream for every client is that they love me and trust me on their wedding day, but more than anything, I want my clients to realize I never want our relationship to terminate after the wedding. I invest so much time, energy and emotion into my clients' wedding that I absolutely love hearing from them and getting to catch up.
Thank you to the incredible vendors who made this day beautiful:
Florist: Evergreen
Baker: Suisse Shop
Caterer: Jorgensen Farms
Invitation Suite: On Paper
Dress Designer: Karen Willis Holmes
Dress Boutique: B.Loved
Bridemaids' Dresses: BHLDN
Groom's Suit: Men's Warehouse
Groomsmen Suits: Men's Warehouse
Ceremony Venue: Church Of The Resurrection
Reception Venue: Jorgensen Farms
DJ: Josh Staley Productions
Videographer: Studio 213 Films
Wedding Coordinator: One Weddings - Alex Balmert
Wedding Decorator: Heather Edgar
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As you stand in endless lines this holiday season, here's a comforting thought: all those security measures accomplish nothing, at enormous cost. That's the conclusion of Charles C. Mann, who put the T.S.A. to the test with the help of one of America's top security experts. Vanity Fair on the security theatre performed by the American TSA:
Terrorists will try to hit the United States again, Schneier says. One has to assume this. Terrorists can so easily switch from target to target and weapon to weapon that focusing on preventing any one type of attack is foolish. Even if the T.S.A. were somehow to make airports impregnable, this would simply divert terrorists to other, less heavily defended targets–shopping malls, movie theaters, churches, stadiums, museums. The terrorist's goal isn't to attack an airplane specifically; it's to sow terror generally. "You spend billions of dollars on the airports and force the terrorists to spend an extra $30 on gas to drive to a hotel or casino and attack it," Schneier says. "Congratulations!"
What the government should be doing is focusing on the terrorists when they are planning their plots. "That's how the British caught the liquid bombers," Schneier says. "They never got anywhere near the plane. That's what you want–not catching them at the last minute as they try to board the flight."
To walk through an airport with Bruce Schneier is to see how much change a trillion dollars can wreak. So much inconvenience for so little benefit at such a staggering cost. And directed against a threat that, by any objective standard, is quite modest.
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DJ Lynnée Denise on KPFK, Los Angeles
One of the most striking parts of La based director Ava Duvernay's film "Middle of Nowhere," was the soundtrack. I would describe it as humanizing, especially considering the context, a movie about mass incarceration and its impact on Black families. Imagine my joy when I learned that KPFK radio DJ Morgan Rhodes, a Black woman, was the soundtrack supervisor. Impressed by her selections I reached out to her and shared my podcast. We've been in contact ever since. Upon returning to Los Angeles, my hometown last week for a two month long visit, I was invited to join Morgan Sunday December 1, 2014 for an interview on her show, The Listening Station. Something happens when two DJs enter a conversation about music, magic and scholarship. Together we took a trip through our earliest memories of influential LA music from the 1980s and early 90s.
KDAY, LA's first hip-hop station, Dr. Dre's World Class Wrecking Crew, Egyptian Lover and Uncle Jam's Army came up as we recalled how "freestyle" and "electro funk," led us both to the path of house music. Morgan did an excellent of reminding her listeners that black folks have always played a role in the development of electronic music. We called the names of UK soul artists Loose Ends, Soul II Soul, Goldie, Roni Size, Brand New Heavies and D'Influence to name some of the pioneers of black electronica. This conversation took us into our shared loved for house music, which we stated, definitely was Black. We shouted out and sent love to Detroit, Chicago and New York City for the dance floor jams they've offered our "Luv Dancing." Catch me on the KPFK 90.7 FM for a live DJ set in the studio with Morgan Rhodes for her weekly show The Listening Station. Big tings a g'wan. Thank you LA.
DJ Morgan Rhodes driving the mothership board live and direct from KPFK Hollywood studios.


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Volunteer Doctor, Philippine Eagle Foundation win at RAFI Triennial Awards
Elisabeth Baumgart | Sept. 20, 2018
After months of careful screening and evaluation, two winners were finally recognized in the RAFI Triennial Awards for the Visayas and Mindanao. The Ramon Aboitiz Foundation, Inc. (RAFI) awarded Dr. Benedict Edward P. Valdez the Ramon Aboitiz Award for Exemplary Individual and the Philippine Eagle Foundation the Eduardo Aboitiz Award for Outstanding Institution category for their outstanding and exemplary work in the country on August 31, 2018, in a public awarding ceremony.
A passionate and tireless volunteer, Dr. Valdez currently serves as the President of Maharlika Charity Foundation, Inc. in Davao City, where he previously served as Director of Missions. Under his leadership, he led over 100 medical-surgical missions and established three cleft referral centers.
Over the past 17 years, Dr. Valdez has brought back the smiles of children by offering free cleft palate operations and allowing them to live a life free from discrimination. He has operated on more than 1,500 children.
"With that particular operation, it can make a person very sociable as we ourselves are social beings," said Dr. Valdez in his acceptance speech.
Aside from providing free cleft operations, Dr. Valdez was instrumental in the establishment of Davao's 911 Emergency Medical System (EMS). A staunch supporter for establishing stronger pre-hospital care and trauma care mechanisms in the country, Dr. Valdez trains medical professionals in pre-hospital care and serves as Medical Director of Davao's 911 EMS.
Dr. Valdez likewise serves as the Department Head for Emergency Medicine Department at the Southern Philippines Medical Center where he helped set-up the country's biggest trauma center.
In another part of Davao, the Philippine Eagle Foundation, Inc. (PEF) works hard in the protection of the critically endangered Philippine Eagle and its habitat.
Established in 1987, the PEF has its own Philippine Eagle Center, a facility dedicated to the care, research, and propagation of the species. It likewise serves as a venue for education and tourism. The center is also home to other species such as eagles, owls, and other wildlife.
With just over 400 eagle pairs left in the country, PEF works hard in the conservation and protection of the Philippine Eagle. PEF has developed its own conservation breeding program, which is focused on increasing the eagles' population through natural breeding methods and cooperative artificial insemination for malimprinted birds.
PEF has likewise developed its own community-based conservation initiatives working closely with local communities and tribes in the protection of 74,000 hectares of forest and watersheds. PEF works closely with 24 upland villages and organized over 700 local forest guards to watch over and protect eagle pairs and their natural habitats.
"This very important award inspires us to move forward and do more for our national bird and for the country," said Jason Ibañez, director for Research and Conservation of PEF.
RAFI likewise recognized eight (8) other finalists to the RAFI Triennial Awards.
Finalists for the Exemplary Individual Category were:
• Dr. Roel Z. Cagape (Sarangani Province)
• Sarah P. Cubar (Davao del Norte)
• Norlan P. Pagal (Cebu)
• Mateo S. Quilas (Province of Bohol)
While finalists for the Outstanding Institution Category were:
• Community-Based Health Program Diocese of Ipil (Zamboanga Sibugay)
• Negrense Volunteers for Change, Inc. (Negros Occidental)
• Participatory Research, Organization of Communities and Education towards Struggle for Self-reliance (PROCESS-Bohol, Inc.) (Province of Bohol)
• Tuburan for Rural Women Empowerment and Development, Inc. (Negros Oriental)
The RAFI Triennial Awards gives recognition to individuals and institutions who committed themselves to building a more humane, equitable, and caring society. The awards honor the men and women who, through their efforts bring about change and improve the lives of the less-privileged, reflect the philanthropic, humanitarian and holistic ideals and values of the RAFI founder, Don Ramon Aboitiz and Don Eduardo Aboitiz.
These heroes, although working for different causes, share one vision of empowering people and communities to create a better future. The last 21 years have been very fulfilling for RAFI. Through the RAFI Triennial Awards, it has honored these individuals and institutions as role models in our communities as they became instruments in touching and shaping people's lives. RAFI has also gone beyond recognizing their laudable efforts, making sure that they get to continue to become key players in uplifting human conditions.
–Jon Ramon Aboitiz
Chair & Chief Executive Officer
Ramon Aboitiz Foundation, Inc.
A total of 147 nominations from both the Individual and Institution categories were received and screened from all over Visayas and Mindanao. After months of careful screening, validation, and interviews, the finalists were selected by the RAFI Triennial Awards Search Committee — an independent, multi-sectoral group. The Committee is chaired by Melanie C. Ng, Immediate Past President, Cebu Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Ma. Theresa Rivera, Communications and Research professor, Isolde D. Amante, Editor-in-Chief of Sun.Star Cebu, Efren Carreon, Regional Director of the National Economic and Development Authority VII, and Eddie Alih, member of the Consultative Committee to Revise the 1987 Constitution and winner of the 2nd RAFI Triennial Awards for the individual category.
The RAFI Triennial Awards is the premier social development award in the Visayas and Mindanao that recognizes the philanthropic, humanitarian, and holistic efforts of individuals and institutions in enhancing the quality of life of groups and communities. It is conferred every three years.
Since its first awards in 1999, the RAFI Triennial Awards has recognized 66 Exemplary Individuals and Outstanding Institutions from all over the Philippines.
More than just honoring individuals and institutions for being agents of change, the RAFI Triennial Awards is a celebration of hope. Through the finalists' selfless acts, we hope to see a better future for people in the communities they work in, and see more people inspired to work for the common good.
–Domi Chua
President & Chief Operating Officer
Ramon Aboitiz Foundation, Inc.
The Governance and Linkages Unit of the Ramon Aboitiz Foundation, Inc. (RAFI-G&L) seeks to foster responsive institutions and an engaged citizenry through awards and recognition, good governance and leadership development programs, and active linkages and platforms of engagement and collaboration.


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Stop looking at the mirror.
I know how you feel.
Just like you, I know what it means living in a world where the most important thing is the way you look. Where the beauty of a woman is believed to be in her looks and where your passions and dreams always comes second. Because out there in the world, this is close to meaningless to almost everyone else.
I also know how it feels like giving up on your dreams because you don't think you are enough to achieve them. I stopped writing because I didn't trust my talent, because I didn't believe in my self, but yet here I am, giving it another shot because I love it so much.
How many times have look at yourself in the mirror feeling proud of what you see? How many times do you tell yourself you are intelligent, compassionate, kind or any other invisible quality that makes your purest beauty? I'm gonna tell you how many: Way less than you should.
All that stuff in your head that the world is feeding you doesn't let you do it and it's a sad thing. Your body and mind listens to everything you say and think and if you don't understand what makes you truly beautiful, it will be hard for you to go on living knowing that you are more than just someone's opinion about your looks.
I also have good news for you; These are just opinions. You might not be able to control them but you can certainly decide how to feel about them and how to react. I believe if we teach our selves and others to appreciate other aspects of our identities we can make this a better world. A world where is common to hear people say I'm smart, compassionate, loving, strong, talented, brave, kind, funny, patient and most important a world where more people recognize we are more than just a picture on a mirror.
Let´s change the false statement that our beauty is limited to our bodies and let´s start recognizing all other things that makes us what we truly are. Let´s take a moment to acknowledge ourselves for the courage that lies in our hearts and feel proud of our tenacity, our strength, our intelligence and all the invisible beautiful things within us so they can come out and shine.
Do yourself a favour and thank your body for being the perfect vehicle to go after your dreams, ease your mind and work to be wise when dealing with negativity and the next time you look into the mirror try to see and recognize all those beautiful things that are hidden within you body, mind and soul that makes you more and make sure to do the same for others to spread the love and help the world to be a better place.
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Chantal Calderón
Mexico City; July 10th, 2017