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Sister Cities seeking information
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As part of the 25th Anniversary of the Hans Joohs Sister Cities program, the New Ulm Sister Cities Commission is looking for email or mailing addresses for the following former exchange interns. If you have mailing information about any of the interns please send an email to Lisa Pelzel (email@example.com) or mail to Jack Minch, Hans Joohs Sister Cities Commission 100 North Broadway, New Ulm, MN 56073. Thank you.
The interns are: Kai Geiger, Nicole Bittinger, Sabine Tressler, Rainer Hartmann, Tanja Lieb, Armin Buhl, Steffanie Bette, Annetta Kunz, Ilka Moeller, Nadine Vinias, Ulrich Keller, Juergen Klopfer, Andrea Dippel.
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No sane Christian questions the origin of the family. The Bible lays it out before us in unambiguous terms. God created the family—period. But why? God answered that question in the Old Testament long before any New Testament writers took up their pen. To get the divine perspective on the family, we have to go back, way back, to the very beginning.
The opening chapters of Genesis provide unparalleled clarity about origins. That's what the name Genesis means, beginnings, or origins. In Genesis we discover the beginning of the universe: time, space, and matter; the beginning of human history: mankind, sin, and redemption; and the beginning of culture: customs, languages, and nations. At the center and heart of human history, the formation of the family may be the most important account in the entire book of Genesis. Take a look at the first family.
According to the Bible, God Himself ordained the family as the basic building block of human society, because He deemed it "not good that man should be alone" (Gen. 2:18). That verse stands out starkly in the biblical Creation narrative, because as Scripture describes the successive days of the Creation week, the text punctuates each stage of Creation with the words "God saw that it was good" (Gen. 1:4, 10, 12, 18, 21, 25 italics added). The Goodness of Creation emerges as the main theme of Genesis 1, and the statement "God saw that it was good" is repeated again and again, like the refrain after each stanza of a lengthy song. Then finally, after the sixth day of Creation, we're told with emphasis, "God saw everything that He had made, and indeed it was very good" (Genesis 1:31, italics added).
But then Genesis 2:18 takes us back to the end of day six and reveals that just before God ended his creative work, just one thing was left that was "not good." Every aspect of the entire universe was finished. Each galaxy, star, planet, rock, grain of sand, and tiny molecule was in place. God had created all the species of living things. Adam had already given "names to all cattle, to the birds of the air, and to every beast of the field" (Genesis 2:20). But one glaring, unfinished aspect of Creation remained: "For Adam there was not found a helper comparable to him" (Genesis 2:20).
Adam was alone and incomplete. He needed a helper, a complement, a wife to share in the task of filling and taking dominion over the earth.
But before God introduced Adam to his bride, He prepared Adam to appreciate her. God paraded all the animals before Adam so he could personally inspect and name each one (Genesis 2:19, 20). Adam had to be impressed with God's provision for the animal kingdom—each animal with a suitable mate. At the same time, his curiosity had to have been aroused—"Where is my helper?"
God intended man to rule over the animal kingdom, not find fellowship in it. Adam discovered the radical distinction God made between himself and all animals. Remember, God made man with the capacity to enjoy a meaningful relationship. That unique characteristic is not found in any other creature in the physical world. Man alone enjoys the unique privilege of sharing relationships with others. Since no animal was equipped to meet his need for fellowship—Adam needed an image-bearing human to meet that need—another act of Creation was required.
Therefore God's final act of creation on day six—the crowning step that made everything in the universe perfect—He accomplished by forming Eve from Adam's rib. Then "He brought her to the man" (Genesis 2:22).
Seeing Eve for the very first time must have been an exhilarating experience for Adam—imagine the smile on his face when God introduced them. Adam exclaimed, "This is now bone of my bones, and flesh of my flesh; She shall be called Woman, because she was taken out of Man." (Genesis 2:23). Adam had found a life-partner with whom he could enjoy fellowship and share responsibilities. God commanded them to "be fruitful and multiply, and fill the earth, and subdue it; and rule over the fish of the sea and over the birds of the sky and over every living thing that moves on the earth" (Genesis 1:28). A single man couldn't accomplish such monumental tasks, especially the task of multiplying and filling the earth, unless he had a companion.
In bringing Adam and Eve together, God established the family for all time. That first union became the pattern and purpose for every marriage to follow. They were indeed the first family. The Genesis narrative says, "Therefore a man shall leave his father and mother and be joined to his wife, and they shall become one flesh" (Genesis 2:24). Jesus quoted that verse in Matthew 19:5 to underscore the sanctity and permanence of marriage as an institution. A pastor quotes that same verse practically every time he unites two believers in a Christian marriage ceremony. It is a reminder that God ordained marriage and the family—they were His idea—and therefore they are sacred in His sight. Marriage and the family should be sacred in our sight, too. So, it is no mere accident of history that family relationships have always been the very nucleus of all human civilization. According to Scripture, that is precisely the way God designed it to be. The truth is quite the opposite of the liberal opinion—it doesn't take a village. It takes one man, one woman, and the Spirit of God who unites them together.
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It's awesome that we humans are master over animals. Adam was created to
have soul, a knowledge to name animals, have feelings, live, breathe, made in God's image. God planned it in order and He made that special with a woman from Adam's rib. Special! I agree if anyone did not believe this, how else would it be? No 4 races, we all came from Adam
and Eve. It's a very important to know this and show others in a lovely way. God made man and woman. They were smart and had a healthy relationship cause God made them without sin and naked with no shame. Awesome goodness is the Lord God!!! He made them to enjoy God and to enjoy His works of Creation. They had a grand time in the
garden until the sad day, Eve picked the fruit from the tree of Knowledge of good and evil which both Eve and Adam ate.
Am I off the point?
God bless
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I find the story of that "first family" fascinating. First of all, the fact that there is very little mention of how God interacted with them.
After the fall, we don't hear from God much. Eve remembers God in Gen 4:1, but even then, it sounds kind of distant.
Then, after Able is born, and both him and Cain grow old enough to bring sacrifices to God (I wonder if God demanded it of them, or if Adam and Eve taught them it would be a good idea) we read of God actually talking to Cain. Yet it did not do much good.
Also interesting is the fact that it isn't until Gen 4:26 that people BEGAN to call upon the name of the LORD.
Man, we think we have problems now, that first family had it rough!.
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The Bible indeed teaches that "God Himself ordained the family as the basic building block of human society". And I believe that is also why it is one of Satan's most principal targets. Just look at the many different angles Satan uses to attack the family. Gay marriage, abortion, pornography, animal rights, the theory of evolution, divorce, drugs, alcohol abuse, etc. He seems to really use his full quiver of arrows in his direct attacks on the family. I think he understands how important the family is to God. I hope we Christians also understand the importance of the family and continue to use biblical principles to do battle to protect and defend it. I think too many times we take our families for granted. We also consider many of these attacks on the family as political issues rather than spiritual issues. I commend GTY for making this a priority issue in living the Christian life to the glory of God.
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I think that it is also instructive that when God made man in his own image he chose to use the union of a man and woman to express that image. The joining into one flesh speaks to so many theological issues. For instance, the prohibition against the woman pastor/ teacher is because the married woman is to be under the authority of her husband. For Adam was first formed and then Eve... she was deceived in the transgression. Since man appeared to understand that he was disobeying, he has been charged with the teaching ministry and is judged based upon it, while the woman is judged on being a mother to her children. So that women are to learn in "silence" and are to turn to their husband for answers. It is also an issue of headship as well, for we see that the Son is subject to the Father, and the Holy Spirit is subject to the Son. And in the Body of Christ we see that the Messiah is head of the Church. We are said to be "one" in Christ. And as the "Shema" says "Hear O Israel the Lord your God the Lord is one" the same word used for "one" there is used to express the union of the man and woman, because together they are "echad" (i.e. a compound unity vs. an absolute singularity). And the Love which is suppose to be expressed in the union of the man with his companion, is that which is that expressed in the Godhead. Do you feel the l o v e ? Just a thought.
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Forty years ago today on Dec. 11, 1972, astronaut Eugene A. Cernan, commander, makes a short checkout of the lunar rover during the early part of the first Apollo 17 extravehicular activity at the Taurus-Littrow landing site. This view of the "stripped down" rover is prior to loading up. Equipment later loaded onto the rover included the ground-controlled television assembly, the lunar communications relay unit, hi-gain antenna, low-gain antenna, aft tool pallet, lunar tools and scientific gear.
This photograph was taken by scientist-astronaut Harrison H. Schmitt, lunar module pilot. The mountain in the right background is the east end of South Massif. While astronauts Cernan and Schmitt descended in the Lunar Module "Challenger" to explore the moon, astronaut Ronald E. Evans, command module pilot, remained with the Command and Service Modules "America" in lunar orbit.Image Credit: NASA


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Valencia, CA – December 6, 2010 – Human Touch®, the U.S. market leader of innovative massage chairs, Perfect Chair® Recliners, and other wellness solutions, is looking out for the benefit of others by partnering with the Wounded Warriors for the Tee It Up "Celebrity" Golf Classic. Created on the premise to help severely injured service men and women who have fought so bravely for our country, the Wounded Warrior Project looks to be another huge hit with this exciting new partnership with Human Touch!
In benefit of the Wounded Warrior Project (WWP), a non-profit, the Tee IT Up Radio Network and the Gottfried family will host the 5th Annual Tee It Up "Celebrity" Golf Classic on December 6, 2010. For the live auction, Human Touch® will donate the AcuTouch 7450 Zero-Gravity Massage Chair. "I appreciate Human Touch's support of the Tee It Up Radio Network," remarked Adam "AJ" Gottfried, Co-Founder of the Tee It Up Radio Network. "Their product contribution will be used in the event's LIVE auction to help raise funds for the WWP."
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As a part of our on-going efforts to deepen and expand partnerships with Muslim communities around the world, I recently visited Sana'a, Yemen. I heard first-hand from Yemeni government officials, civil society, and religious leaders about a variety of issues, including the country's political transition and National Dialogue, U.S.-Yemen cooperation, and U.S. engagement with Muslim communities around the world. I was impressed by the passion and optimism of Yemen's vibrant civil society, and by the determination and sincerity of its people. There is so much more happening in Yemen than what is conveyed in news headlines that I wanted to share some of my observations.
Just before my arrival, the government announced that the National Dialogue would officially begin on March 18. I spoke with a broad array of civil society activists about their goals and concerns about the National Dialogue. I encouraged the full and active participation of all parts of Yemeni society in the National Dialogue, and highlighted the important role that civil society plays in ensuring the Dialogue's success.
I also met with a group of influential religious leaders and discussed a range of issues, including violent extremism, protecting human rights, and U.S. policies in the region. Religious leaders play a vital role in Yemeni society, and I emphasized their importance in ensuring the health, protection, and prosperity of their communities. We discussed efforts to promote humanitarian assistance and the protection of religious freedom, especially for minority groups. In discussions regarding violent extremism, I highlighted the importance of discrediting the destructive ideology of terrorism, and noted that no grievance justifies the killing of innocent people. I also questioned the idea that terrorism occurs as a response to certain policies, asking what foreign policy grievance could drive someone to bomb a religious center or a Friday prayer.
The leaders showed a clear understanding of their responsibilities, and expressed their willingness to partner with the United States on these and other initiatives. The Foreign Minister and officials from the Ministry of Religious Affairs also welcomed our interest in expanding partnerships with Yemen and suggested various areas of potential cooperation, including in addressing the challenges facing Yemeni youth.
In all of my meetings, I emphasized the U.S. commitment to continued assistance in addressing these critical needs and in partnering with the people of Yemen. The U.S. government gave Yemen over $119 million in humanitarian aid last fiscal year, and plans to provide significant support this year given the severity of the crisis. The international community needs to do its part to help Yemen address its humanitarian challenges, and I will continue to urge our partners to support the UN's Yemen Humanitarian Response Plan.
What struck me the most by my visit was the enthusiasm and hope in the eyes and voices of the people who I met. Yemenis are working to build a democratic and prosperous Yemen, and we are honored to be able to support their efforts.
Henry in the U.S.A. writes:
You say that you also questioned the idea that terrorism occurs as a response to certain policies, asking what foreign policy grievance could drive someone to bomb a religious center or a Friday prayer. I don't know the answer to that, but I am guessing that it would be similar to the kind of foreign policy grievance that could drive someone to target a religious center or a Friday prayer with a drone strike (which I understand happens quite a lot in Yemen.)


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Mount Revelstoke and Glacier national parks protect significant areas of the world's only temperate inland hemlock-cedar rainforest. The lush old growth forests of this natural area support a rich diversity of plant and animal species. However, these two national parks are not large enough to protect these ecosystems from the increasing pressure of land use in the Columbia Mountains region. The decline of woodland caribou in this region is an important indicator of large scale change in the local ecosystem.Caribou found in the Columbia Mountains belong to the southern mountain population of woodland caribou. They are distinct from other herds in their unique behavioural adaptations to the wet climate of this ecosystem. In early winter, they migrate to lower elevations where the old growth forest canopy reduces the amount of snow on the ground, making foraging easier. By mid-winter the caribou migrate up to the sub-alpine forest where the deep snow pack allows them to reach lichens growing high on tree branches. They will descend to the valley bottoms again in early spring to feed on fresh growth, returning to the high alpine meadows for the summer.
The southern mountain population of woodland caribou has declined across western Canada. Listed as a Threatened Species under Schedule 1 of the Species at Risk Act (SARA), southern mountain caribou range includes parts of Mount Revelstoke, Glacier, Jasper and Banff National Parks. Mount Revelstoke and Glacier national parks make up only a small piece of woodland caribou habitat in the Columbia Mountains region. The caribou's requirement for large, connected areas of old growth forest is challenged by the pressures of human land use. Conservation of woodland caribou in this area will require continued collaboration with provincial and local stakeholders to develop precautionary human use management and caribou conservation strategies.
Caribou are highly adapted to snow and cold weather conditions. Their insulating coats and large hooves allow for travel through deep snow. Caribou would have been among the first animals to return to this part of the world at the end of the last Ice Age, around 9,000 years ago. In the late 1800's, the completion of the railway marked the beginning of pressures related to increased development on woodland caribou populations. These pressures included hunting, habitat change from resource extraction (logging, mining, hydroelectric reservoirs) and transportation corridors. Conservation measures introduced in the 1930's placed limits on caribou hunting, but their numbers have never fully recovered. No caribou hunting has been allowed in this area since 1996.Currently the largest threat to caribou populations in the area is habitat loss. Since the 1970's, hydro-electric reservoirs and logging have reduced low elevation old growth forest habitat. The younger forests that emerge after logging favour deer and moose populations and support increased predator populations. This increases the chances of caribou encounters with predators. The fragmented landscape can also lead to caribou expending greater energy to reach suitable habitat. Recently, the expansion of recreation in the subalpine and alpine areas of the Columbia Mountains is causing greater direct disturbance of caribou populations, potentially displacing them from prime habitat. Displacement may result in increased exposure to avalanche risk and the expenditure of more energy to locate and forage for foods in areas away from humans and predators.
In an effort to manage resources on an ecosystem basis, Parks Canada has participated in caribou research and monitoring projects with provincial agencies since 1992. Partners in research include the BC Ministry of Forests, the BC Ministry of Environment, and the Columbia Basin Fish and Wildlife Compensation Program. On-going research in Mount Revelstoke and Glacier national parks is helping us better understand the ultimate causes of caribou decline in the area and to identify appropriate conservation actions.How many caribou are there? The caribou that range through Mount Revelstoke and Glacier national parks and the adjacent provincial lands are referred to as the Columbia South herd and the Duncan herd. As only a portion of their range is within the national parks, population monitoring is done in cooperation with the BC Ministry of Forests and BC Ministry of Environment. Recent census results (2011) suggest that only approximately 7-9 caribou remain in Columbia South herd, down from approximately 100 caribou in 1994. A census of the Duncan herd found 7 caribou in 2010, and 15 in 2008. Mapping important habitat In 2004, Parks Canada began a partnership with the Province of British Columbia and several forestry companies to map important caribou habitat in Mount Revelstoke National Park in order to better understand where and how caribou use the landscape in the Columbia Mountains. These maps are used by Parks Canada as a basis for caribou conservation efforts including seasonal area closures, redirecting recreation from areas used by caribou and managing forest fires to minimize impacts to caribou habitat. A similar map for Glacier National Park is forthcoming. Important southern mountain caribou habitat.Click to view larger version / ©Parks Canada
Parks Canada cannot recover the Columbia South or Duncan herd of woodland caribou on its own. This is why Parks Canada staff are committed to working with the Province of British Columbia, First Nations, industry and the public to develop land-use management policies, both inside and outside national parks, to support the conservation of woodland caribou.
Five key threats have been identified as contributing to declining caribou populations in Mount Revelstoke and Glacier national parks. Based on these threats a number of conservation actions have been implemented, and other actions are being investigated.1. Habitat Loss
2. Small Population Effects
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Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1 muffin
Calories 200
Calories from Fat 50
Total Fat 6 g
Saturated Fat 1 g
Cholesterol 0 mg
Sodium 150 mg
Total Carbohydrate 32 g
Dietary Fiber 3 g
Sugars 8 g
Proteins 5 g
Vitamin A 0% DV
Vitamin C 4% DV
Calcium 8% DV
Iron 10% DV
Percent Daily Values (DV) are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Servings 12
Preparation Time 30 minutes
Cups of Fruits and Vegetables Per Person: 0.9
Ingredients and Preparation
Ingredients Measures
Quick-cooking oats 1 cup, divided
All-purpose flour 2½ cups
Baking powder 1 tablespoon
Baking soda 1 teaspoon
Cinnamon ¼ teaspoon
Nutmeg ¼ teaspoon
Allspice ¼ teaspoon
Chopped ripe pear 4 cups
Low-fat buttermilk ¾ cup
Light ricotta cheese 1/3 cup
Vegetable oil ¼ cup
Vanilla extract 1 tablespoon
Large egg white 1
Egg substitute ¼ cup
- Preheat oven to 400ºF.
- Combine ½ cup oats, flour, and next 5 ingredients in a large bowl. Stir in pear, and make a well in center of mixture.
- Combine buttermilk and next 5 ingredients (buttermilk through egg), and stir well with a whisk.
- Add to flour mixture, stirring just until moist. Spoon batter into 12 muffin cups coated with cooking spray. Sprinkle ½ cup oats evenly over batter.
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Please be patient... I'm not even sure I know enough about what I'm doing to explain the problem. I've never really done anything in Rails before.
I'm trying to develop a simple little changelog/todo list tracking application as a way to dive into rails and start learning. So, I've set up my databases and my rails app, created models and controler for my "projects" table. Everything works great, so I went back to add a little error handling in app/models/project.rb
class Project < ActiveRecord::Base
validates_uniqueness_of :project, :message => "This project already exists."
Seems simple enough, right? Only the problem is that now, whenever I try to create a new project, I get the following:
NoMethodError in Project#create
undefined method `project' for #<Project:0x405e72f8>
Validates_length_of didn't work, either, so I'm thinking that nothing I put in there's going to work and I have no clue why. If I take the validation check out, I can insert records all day long using the raisld efaults.
Keep in mind that all I've done so far is:
- initial rails app setup
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- provide database info in database.yml
- generated "project" model for "projects" database
- generated "project" controller for "projects" database
- added the scaffold to the controller
Any thoughts, ideas, suggestions? Feel free to toss rotten tomatos at me if I'm doing something stupid. Thanks.
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Hmmmm....did someone forget their puppy after the RTF jamboree?
George W. Bush
Barack H. Obama
William Clinton
Chris Atkinson
Other (Please name your alternate in a reply)
Hmmmm....did someone forget their puppy after the RTF jamboree?
Bubba Joiner
HRCH Hold My Beer & Watch This ***
Hope She's A Duk Dawg NDL***
HRCH UH Ridgewood's Georgia Dawg (500 point club)
HRCH Ridgewood's Gold II
I dunno but, the black hole in the picture is creeping me out. I was staring at it too long..
So zero votes that the dog is Obama's? Afraid he's going to end up on the menu?
I know, I know... take it to POTUS
Bill Davis
I put Bush, but then realized it was a golden......should have put Clinton!
Any woman who does not thoroughly enjoy tramping across the country on a clear, frosty morning with a good gun and a pair of dogs does not know how to enjoy life. ~ Annie Oakley
Do you listen to God as well as your dog listens to you? Can God run "Blinds" with you?
...but I don't think Chris would get one too many dogs or that his wife would exile him to the dog house...
I was thinking roadkill as well, but he strikes me as a black lab kinda guy.
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Nancy Pals????
Good looking structure, strong, very alert, well put together.
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God made a dog......
Not I. Although I do believe Gibbs is a big brother to this beautiful pup.
Kippy would NOT keep his new Golden puppy in a cold hard kennel with a black urinal!!!! It would be in the house, on the couch, helping him drink beer and watchin the TeeVEE!
Don't make me break out the bandana popo!!!
Ok I just voted.
I think the puppy is your family's. It is either your wife's or your children's pet.
He/she is very cute.


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First Unit in St. Lawrence-FDR Project Overhaul Successfully Re-Enters Every
Day Service
Bob Hadler
315-764-0226, ext. 300
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April 22, 2002
MASSENA—Louis P. Ciminelli, acting chairman of the New York Power
Authority (NYPA), announced Monday that the first turbine-generator unit to
be refurbished in the Life Extension and Modernization (LEM) at the
Lawrence-Franklin D. Roosevelt Power Project began continuous service
producing electricity on Saturday, April 6, at 10:15pm.
"The successful re-entry to New York's electric grid of the
first generating unit to undergo the Power Authority's LEM is a true
testament to the knowledge, expertise and skills of the people at the Power
Authority with special recognition to those at our St. Lawrence-FDR
Project," said Ciminelli. "The dedication, cooperation, and talents of many
unions, trades and professional staff members, made this historic
undertaking possible and we take great pride in knowing the lion's share of
the work was performed by NYPA employees who are representative of the high
quality work force in the North Country."
LEM, a 15-year $254 million
program, began with engineering in 1998 and is expected to conclude in
2013. The project continues to produce electricity while the work is being
done . Under this ambitious program, most of the original 40 plus year-old
equipment in the power house of the Robert Moses Power Dam will be replaced
or renovated to ensure reliable power production for the future. LEM
represents the Power Authority's commitment to responsibly caring for the
St. Lawrence-FDR Project, a vital asset for the North Country economy.
The refurbished equipment,
Unit 26, was taken out of service in September 2000. The disassembly of
Unit 26 marked the first time since the plant began operating in the 1950s
that any unit has ever been completely taken apart. Unit 26 received its
new turbine last summer and was also outfitted with a new generator breaker,
new exciter and a new control system. All 16 units will receive new
turbines, the major unit component, as part of LEM.
"A track-record of over
40-years of reliable service is outstanding by any industry standard and is
a reflection of the top quality maintenance provided by the St. Lawrence-FDR
Project staff to these units, which are so essential to Governor Pataki's
low-cost energy strategy that preserves North Country jobs," said Eugene W. Zeltmann, NYPA's president and chief operating officer. "What is also truly
remarkable is the impressive safety record achieved during this overhaul.
Even while combining work performed for daily operations with the new and
different work needed for this first LEM overhaul, on this past April 4,
project staff completed two years of work without a lost time accident."
Part of the process of
re-installing Unit 26, was a re-alignment in the turbine housing to
compensate for normal geological changes in the dam structure. This work
alone involved several months of machining operations. While Unit 26 was
running for several weeks in testing, Saturday, April 6, marked the first
time it entered continuous service. Several months of additional testing is
Unit 17, the
next unit scheduled for LEM, was taken out of service on April 8 and is
tentatively expected to re-enter service by January 2003. While these
initial two units will experience somewhat lengthy outages, this has been
planned to give project staff the opportunity to gain knowledge for future
LEM refurbishments. It is expected that after Unit 17 is completed, about
three units will be refurbished every two years until all 16 are completed,
as scheduling is also influenced by river flows, power demand and additional
findings on the condition of the units.


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With courses, clinics, manuscripts and meetings, the demands of medical and graduate school can be unrelenting. Even so, many students at Einstein achieve balance in their busy lives by playing as hard as they work. While some find sanctuary on park trails or in the Falk Recreation Center, others find haven at a nearby rock-climbing gym. Wherever and however they stay active, students agree that a physical outlet is integral to their success.
A number of students have turned their love for running into an opportunity for charitable giving. For example, graduate student Kendra Bolt forged a partnership between the Project AWARE Foundation and the New York Road Runners to become captain of an annual team in the ING New York City Marathon. Funds raised by the team help protect fragile shark populations and rehabilitate our oceans. Meanwhile, Penny Ruiz focuses her fundraising efforts on aiding Back on My Feet, an organization that aims to build confidence, strength and independence among individuals in underserved populations. Both women admit that getting out the door can be tough, but getting through a week without de-stressing on a run is even tougher.
For others, like medical student Daniel Schaerer and Ph.D. student Oren Mayer, fitness is a serious matter. The weight of medical school responsibilities has nothing on the barbells Mr. Schaerer can be found lifting. A passion for Crossfit inspired him to offer a Sunday morning Functional Fitness Class that he leads at the Falk Recreation Center, where participants develop strength for the everyday.
Regardless of the day, it's not unusual to see Mr. Mayer leading classmates through fun, thorough and effective workouts, as well. "After I burn off all that energy, my mind wants to work to keep up with how hard I'm pushing everything else," said Mr. Mayer. "A healthy body fosters a healthy mind, and a healthy mind keeps the body going."
For still others, serenity is a goal. Earlier this year, medical student Chelsea McGuire helped classmates approach their studies from a centered state of mind by introducing an outdoor group yoga practice. "As the responsibilities increase and time is scheduled tighter and tighter, it can be easy to forget to take care of yourself," said Ms. McGuire.
At Einstein, students are reminded that in order to succeed, they have to feel their best. "I think it's important for everyone to find that one thing that is healing for them," said Ms. McGuire. "I'm very grateful to have found what works for me."
With the onset of cooler weather, indoor yoga classes are now being held regularly in the Falk Recreation Center, several evenings per week. For additional information, visit the center's website or call 718.430.4298.
Remembering Dr. Olga Blumenfeld
Wednesday, November 09, 2016
Sex Trafficking: A Global Issue
Friday, November 04, 2016
Funding to Tackle Children's Blood Cancers, One Fish at a Time
Tuesday, November 01, 2016
Faculty Poster Sessions Illustrate Breadth of Research at Einstein
Wednesday, October 26, 2016
Appreciation Day Brings Together Einstein Community
Wednesday, October 26, 2016
Einstein Welcomes Dana Lee, Senior Counsel for Medical School Affairs
Wednesday, October 19, 2016
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Monday, October 10, 2016
Einstein's Nilda Soto Has Leadership Role with N.Y. State Minority Health Council
Friday, September 23, 2016
Dr. Safyer Announces Key Leadership Appointments at Montefiore
Thursday, September 22, 2016
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Tuesday, August 30, 2016


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|Seahawks | Seven players signed
Mon, 09 Feb 2015 13:59:16 -0800
The Seattle Seahawks signed free-agents QB R.J. Archer (Lions), OG C.J. Davis (Seahawks), LS Luke Ingram (Steelers), LB Brendan Kelly (Wisconsin), DL Will Pericak (Broncos), WR Kevin Smith (Seahawks) and C Jared Wheeler (Bills) Monday, Feb. 9.
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|Broncos | Trim roster
Sun, 24 Aug 2014 19:21:10 -0700
The Denver Broncos waived RB Brennan Clay, RB Jerodis Williams, WR Greg Hardin, WR Greg Wilson, QB Bryn Renner, LB Jerrell Harris, CB Charles Mitchell and DL Will Pericak Sunday, Aug. 24. LB Chase Vaughn (undisclosed) was waived/injured.
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|Broncos | Sign two defensive linemen
Wed, 30 Jul 2014 08:44:49 -0700
The Denver Broncos signed DLs Cody Larsen and Will Pericak, the club announced Wednesday, July 30.
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|Broncos | Give tryouts to eight players
Fri, 16 May 2014 11:46:29 -0700
The Denver Broncos are giving three-day tryouts during their rookie minicamp the weekend of May 17-18 to WR Devin Aguilar (Washington), LS Tanner Hedstrom (Colorado State), SS Charles Mitchell (Mississippi State), DT Will Pericak (Colorado), RB Derek Thigpen (UCLA), QB Derek Thompson (North Texas), LB Chase Vaughn (CSU-Pueblo) and CB Paul Webster (Minnesota-Crookston).
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|Jaguars | Four released
Thu, 17 Apr 2014 13:56:23 -0700
The Jacksonville Jaguars released LB Russell Allen, WR Jabin Sambrano and DEs Will Pericak and D'Aundre Reed Thursday, April 17.
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|Jaguars | Ten signed to futures contracts
Mon, 30 Dec 2013 21:05:43 -0800
The Jacksonville Jaguars signed TE Brandon Barden, WR Chad Bumphis, RB Shaun Chapas, OT DeMarcus Love, S Sherrod Martin, DE Will Pericak, DE D'Aundre Reed, WR Jabin Sambrano, QB Matt Scott and C Matt Stankiewitch to futures contracts Monday, Dec. 30.
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|Jaguars | Two moves made
Tue, 24 Dec 2013 05:55:09 -0800
The Jacksonville Jaguars signed free-agent WR Jabin Sambrano (Colts) and DE Will Pericak (Ravens) to the practice squad.
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|Ravens | 11 players released
Sun, 25 Aug 2013 08:51:56 -0700
The Baltimore Ravens waived RB Damien Berry, WR Rashaad Carter, OG Jack Cornell, OT Ramon Harewood, CB Moe Lee, OT David Mims, DE Will Pericak, WR Gerrard Sheppard, WR Tommy Streeter and LB Meshak Williams. The team also released TE Visanthe Shiancoe.
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|Ravens | Seven UDFAs signed
Sat, 04 May 2013 12:35:51 -0700
The Baltimore Ravens have signed undrafted free-agent OG Jeff Braun (West Virginia), CB Jose Cheeseborough (Florida International), OT Jordan Devey (Memphis), WR Omarius Hines (Florida), DE Will Pericak (Colorado), QB Nathan Stanley (Southeast Louisiana) and OT Joe Unga (Midwestern State). Terms of the contracts were not disclosed.
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Today Melissa Montana talks with Mandisa, American Gospel and Contemporary Christian recording artist, about the current year and how God has opened so many doors for her. Mandisa says she has never felt closer to God.
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The lily of the season
The Easter season is upon us. It is a time of joy and celebration, of religious significance, and of the promise of spring and the summer months that lie ahead. It is a time of resurrection, both of the Christ child and of the earth itself. Perhaps the most widely shared symbol of this season is the Easter lily, Lilium longiflorum, with its magnificent white flowers and remarkable fragrance.
It is said that lilies were found growing in the garden of Gethsemane, and that lovely white lilies grew where Jesus' blood, sweat and tears fell, in the hours before his death. For Easter Sunday, many churches cover their altars and surround their crosses with lilies to commemorate the Resurrection and to remember and honor loved relatives and friends, who have passed away.
According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Easter lilies are the fourth largest crop in wholesale value in the U.S. potted plant market. I find that rather remarkable, especially when you consider that these beautiful snow-white flowers are sold for only two or maybe three weeks each year. Poinsettias, mums and azaleas rank first, second and third. Widely grown Easter lily cultivars include Ace, Croft and the Estate variety, which can grow to be 3 feet tall. Nellie White, a popular cultivar that produces large trumpet-like flowers, was created by lily grower James White, who named the hybrid after his wife.
Easter lilies are native to the Ryukyu Islands of southern Japan and, prior to World War II, when commercial production shifted to the United States, the vast majority of potted Easter lily bulbs sold in the United States were imported from Japan. Today, the superior quality of U.S. grown bulbs is recognized around the world.
Bermuda was a center for commercial production of Easter Lilies from the 1850s until 1898, when a virus and nematode infestation wiped out the entire industry. In 1919, Louis Houghton brought the first hybrid Bermuda lily bulbs to the United States. They were planted along Oregon's southern seacoast. Today, almost all of the bulbs grown for the potted Easter lily market are produced on just 10 farms, in a small region along the California Oregon border. Every year, from late September through early October, these 10 growers harvest roughly 12 million bulbs, which they ship to commercial greenhouses across North America. The bulbs are then planted in pots and "forced" indoors, under controlled conditions, to flower just in time for Easter.
In the home, Easter Lilies, when in flower, prefer indirect, bright, natural light or filtered sunlight and moderately cool temperatures, no higher than 68 degrees. Keeping them cool at night (some horticulturalists recommend 40 to 50 degrees) will prolong the period of bloom. In theory, removing the pollen bearing anthers (the yellow tips) from the six stamens, as soon as possible after the flowers open, will also help to prolong the life of the blooms, since the flowers will not become pollinated. The soil should be kept moderately moist and well drained.
Easter lilies are not fully hardy in northern New York, but I have heard of them surviving to bloom successfully for many years after being replanted outdoors, in sheltered settings (i.e. near the foundation of a house). If you would like to try to "resurrect" your Easter lilies outdoors, you must first remember to cut away declining blooms as they wither and fade. Once the last bloom has been removed, place the plants in a sunny window and continue to water whenever the soil becomes slightly dry, being careful not to overwater. The leaves will yellow and slowly die back.
Once the danger of frost has past, cut the stems back to within a few inches of the soil surface. Choose a protected, comparably sunny location for your garden bed and, making sure that the roots remain in a natural position (spread out and down), transplant your bulbs into the garden site, 3 to 4 inches below ground level, in fairly rich, well-drained soil, leaving at least 12 to 18 inches between bulbs. Mound up an additional inch or two of soil over the bulbs and water the bed thoroughly but carefully, so as not to disturb the soil or leave air pockets. With a little luck, you will soon begin to see new growth.
Occasionally, the plants will produce a few flowers again, in late summer or early fall. It is more likely, however, that you will have to wait until the following summer to see your Easter lilies bloom again.
Lilies like their roots to be shaded and cool. And topping the soil with a thin layer of mulch will help keep the roots cool during a hot summer. You might also consider planting a low ground cover of shallow-rooted, annuals or perennials along with your Easter lilies, for a complimentary touch that may also eliminate the need for summertime mulch.
To overwinter your bulbs, mulch the bed generously with straw, leaves or pine needles and remove the mulch carefully, in the spring. You can also dig your Easter lily bulbs in the fall and store them indoors the same way you would other tender bulbs or corms.
Good luck! And Happy Easter!
NOTE: Several types of lilies, including Easter lilies, are known to be poisonous to cats. All parts of the plant are considered toxic and, according to the ASPCA National Poison Control Center, renal failure and death may result when cats ingest the foliage of an Easter lily. Cats are the only species known to be affected.


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U.S. Women Rally Past Germany at Montreux
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (June 9, 2010) – The U.S. Women's National Team, behind a team-high 27 points from outside hitter Megan Hodge (Durham, N.C.), rallied from a slow start to top Germany 19-25, 35-33, 25-20, 25-22 on June 9 during the second day of the Montreux Volley Masters event behind held at Montreux, Switzerland.
Team USA, now 2-0 in Pool A, concludes pool play on June 11 against Russia at 9 p.m. local time (noon PT) after an idle day. Pool crossover matches take place on June 12, followed by the medal round on June 13.
The U.S. rallied from a 17-11 deficit in the opening set to close to within two at 19-17, but Germany finished strong on a 6-2 run to win 25-19. Team USA overcame deficits of 13-4 and 16-10 in the second set to win a marathon 35-33 as it saved six set points and won on its own fifth opportunity. Hodge scored 13 of her points in the second set. The Americans rattled off eight unanswered points to overcome a 13-12 deficit in the third set en route to winning 25-20. Trailing 19-14 in the fourth set, the U.S. scored eight unanswered points – all coming from Penn State University alums – in rallying for a 25-22 victory.
Hodge scored her 27 points via 24 kills and three blocks. Ogonna Nnamani (Bloomington, Ill.) added 15 points on 14 kills and an ace. Cynthia Barboza (Long Beach, Calif.) chipped in 10 kills and two aces for 12 points. Jennifer Tamas (Milpitas, Calif.) contributed five kills and a team-high four blocks for nine points. Christa Harmotto (Aliquippa, Pa.) charted eight kills and a block for nine points. Courtney Thompson (Kent, Wash.) came off the bench to score three aces and a block for four points. Nicole Fawcett (Zanesfield, Ohio), who subbed in just the fourth set, provided two key aces and a kill in the fourth set scoring run. Nellie Spicer (Barrington, Ill.) rounded out the scoring with a block.
Davis had a team-high 19 digs, Nnamani added nine digs. Both USA and Germany had 52 digs apiece.
The U.S. out-blocked Germany 10-6 and held an 8-6 advantage in aces. The Americans totaled 62 kills to the Germans 60. Team USA committed 28 errors to Germany's 24. The U.S. converted 43 percent of its attacks into kills and produced a .304 hitting efficiency. Meanwhile, Germany converted 40 percent of its attacks into kills and had a .239 hitting efficiency.
Last year, Germany defeated the U.S. twice during the FIVB World Grand Prix preliminary round.
U.S. Women's National Team Head Coach Hugh McCutcheon (Christchurch, New Zealand) started Crimes and Harmotto at middle blocker, Hodge and Barboza at outside hitter, Nnamani at opposite and Spicer at setter. Davis was the designated libero for the match. Tamas started the final three sets in place of Crimes, while Thompson subbed into the second set and started the third and fourth in place of Spicer. Kristin Richards (Orem, Utah) and Tama Miyashiro (Kaneohe, Hawaii) each subbed into the match in the final three sets. Fawcett was a sub in the fourth set.
Germany's Margareta Kozuch scored a match-high 28 points with 26 kills and two blocks. Corina Ssuschke was Germany's only other double-figure scorer with 11 points.
Later today, Netherlands plays China at 9:30 a.m. PT and Russia faces Japan at noon PT.
The 26th Annual Montreux Volley Masters, a yearly event held in Montreux, Switzerland, is an eight-team event. For updated tournament host information, visit www.volleymasters.ch/program.php.
Additional information on the U.S. Women's National Team competing in Montreux can be found at usavolleyball.org/events/3058, while the press kit is available clicking here .
Following the Montreux Volley Masters, the U.S. Women's National Team will travel to Tijuana, Mexico, to compete in the Ninth Pan American Cup slated for June 18-26. In July, the team will have two Red vs. Blue exhibition matches. The first exhibition is scheduled for Irvine Valley College (5500 Irvine Center Dr, Irvine, Calif.) on July 17 at 7 p.m. PT. The second exhibition is scheduled for St. Margaret's Episcopal School (31641 LaNovia Avenue, San Juan Capistrano, Calif.) on July 24 at 7 p.m. PT. Tickets are $5 at the door.
The U.S. scored the first two points of the opening set against Germany with a kill from Nnamani and block by Harmotto, only to have Germany score the next six points for a 6-2 advantage. Germany stretched its lead to five points at 9-5 with points on each side of the first technical timeout. Team USA cut into the deficit with a Barboza kill and German error at 10-7. Germany moved its lead back to five points at 14-9, then extended it to 17-11 after a U.S. hitting error following the second technical timeout. Harmotto and Nnamani produced kills around a Spicer block to narrow the deficit to three points at 17-14 leading to a Germany timeout. Barboza added a fourth point to the scoring run out of the break to close the set score to 17-15. Germany established a four-point lead at 22-18 after winning consecutive long rallies. Germany reached set point at 24-19 and won proceeded to win the next point on an ace. Nnamani led the U.S. in the first set with seven kills, while Hodge added four kills. Germany, led by Kozuch's nine points in the first set, benefited from seven U.S. errors in the opener.
Germany dominated the early going of the second set, taking an 8-3 lead into the first technical timeout. The Germans extended their lead to 13-4 out of the break with a 5-1 scoring run. The U.S. stopped the run with two unanswered points at 13-6. Team USA continued to climb back into the match after Barboza served an ace at 14-9. Harmotto pocketed a kill and Thompson added a block to move the U.S. to within four at 16-12. Hodge slammed a back row kill, Tamas followed with a block and Nnamani added a kill off the block to close the gap to 18-16. Hodge tallied back-to-back kills to get Team USA to within one at 20-19. However, Germany scored the next two points to regain a three-point cushion at 22-19. Nnamani slammed a kill and Hodge followed with a block to return the U.S. to within one at 22-21. Hodge connected for consecutive kills to tie the set at 23-all forcing Germany to call timeout. Germany gained the first set point at 24-23 on a U.S. service error. Hodge put up a block at 24-all as Germany tried to win the set. After saving four set points, the U.S. earned its first set point opportunity at 28-27 on a Germany attack error. Germany saved two set points and returned to the lead at 30-29 with an overpass kill. The U.S. saved two additional set points as Harmotto slammed a slide for a kill and a Germany attack went long to give the Americans a 32-31 advantage. The U.S. prevailed after a Germany service error and Thompson ace at 35-33. Hodge scored 13 points in the second set, while Barboza added five.
The Americans scored the first two points of the third set with a Nnamani kill and Thompson ace. The U.S. stretched its lead to 4-1 with German service and attack errors. Harmotto and Hodge connected for back-to-back kills to lift the U.S. in front 7-3 and went into the technical timeout up 8-3 following a Nnamani kill. Germany scored six of the next seven points to tie the score 9-all. Germany took its first lead of the third set at 11-10. Team USA regained the lead at 12-11 after a Tamas block. Germany went back into the lead at 13-12 after a long rally victory and a point in which the U.S. attacked slipped on the wet floor. Nnamani downed two kills around a Hodge attack winner to give the U.S. a 15-13 advantage. Team USA went into the second technical timeout leading 16-13 after Germany was called for a back-row attack. Out of the break, Germany hit long three times and Hodge slammed a kill off the block for the Americans' eighth straight point at 20-13. Germany broke the scoring run with consecutive points at 20-15. Hodge and Harmotto answered with back-to-back kills to push the American advantage to 22-15. Germany responded with three consecutive points to climb to within four at 22-18. The U.S. won the set 25-20 after a Germany attack went long. Nnamani scored five points in the third set to lead the American attack.
Thompson followed a Tamas kill with an ace to start the fourth set with a 2-0 lead, but Germany answered with three straight points to take a 3-2 advantage. Barboza and Hodge pounded kills, a German attack went long and Tamas put up a block to return the U.S. in front 6-3 on a 4-0 scoring run. Germany used a 5-0 run to take a 9-7 advantage forcing a USA timeout. Germany extended its lead to five points at 14-9 with four unanswered points. Germany stretched the lead to six points at 17-11 with points on each side of the second technical timeout. Barboza hammered a kill and Tamas put up a block to slice the deficit to 17-13. Hodge provided a kill and followed up by a Fawcett ace and Harmotto overpass kill at 19-17 as three different Penn State alums scored three straight points. After a German timeout, Hodge pounded an out-of-system kill and Harmotto put up a block to tie the set at 19-all. Hodge continued the scoring run with a kill, followed by a second and third Fawcett ace to yield a 22-19 lead for Team USA on a 8-0 scoring run. The Americans traded points until Barboza put away the match winner at 25-22.
U.S. Women's National Team Roster for Montreux Volley Masters
# - Name (Pos, Ht, Hometown, College)
1 - Ogonna Nnamani (OH, 6-1, Bloomington, Ill., Stanford)
2 - Kristin Richards (OH, 6-1, Orem, Utah, Stanford)
3 - Christa Harmotto (MB, 6-2, Aliquippa, Pa., Penn State)
4 - Angie Pressey (OH, 5-8, Lake Mary, Fla., California-Berkeley)
5 - Tamari Miyashiro (L, 5-7, Kaneohe, Hawaii, Washington)
6 - Nicole Davis (L, 5-4, Stockton, Calif., Southern California)
7 - Jill Collymore (OPP/OH, 5-10, Seattle, Wash., Washington)
8 - Cynthia Barboza (OH, 6-0, Long Beach, Calif., Stanford)
9 - Jennifer Tamas (MB, 6-4, Milpitas, Calif., Pacific)
13 - Alexis Crimes (MB, 6-3, Rancho Cucamonga, Calif., Long Beach State)
14 - Nicole Fawcett (OPP, 6-4, Zanesfield, Ohio, Penn State)
15 - Courtney Thompson (S, 5-8, Kent, Wash., Washington)
17 - Mary (Nellie) Spicer (S, 5-9, Barrington, Ill., UCLA)
18 - Megan Hodge (OH, 6-3, Durham, N.C., Penn State)
Head Coach: Hugh McCutcheon (Christchurch, New Zealand)
Assistant Coach: Paula Weishoff (Irvine, Calif.)
Assistant Coach: Jamie Morrison (Dana Point, Calif.)
Athletic Trainer/Medical Support: Jill Wosmek (Silver Lake, Minn.)
Technical Coordinator: Jennifer Hirneisen
Team Leader: Jim McLaughlin
Team Doctor: Dr. William Stetson
Montreux Schedule
June 8
Cuba def. Netherlands 25-18, 25-22, 17-25, 25-23
USA def. Japan 25-23, 25-23, 25-21
China def. Poland 25-17, 25-23, 25-17
June 9
USA def. Germany 19-25, 35-33, 25-20, 25-22
Netherlands vs. China, 6:30 p.m. (9:30 a.m. PT)
Russia vs. Japan, 9 p.m. (noon PT)
June 11
Germany vs. Japan, 4:30 p.m. (7:30 a.m. PT)
Cuba vs. Poland, 6:30 p.m. (9:30 a.m. PT)
USA vs. Russia, 9 p.m. (noon PT)
June 12: Pool Crossover
3A vs. 4B, 2 p.m. (5 a.m. PT)
3B vs. 4A, 4 p.m. (7 a.m. PT)
1A vs. 2B, 6:30 p.m. (9:30 a.m. PT)
1B vs. 2A, 9 p.m. (noon PT)
June 13: Medal Round Matches
Match for 5th Place, 11 a.m. (2 a.m. PT)
Bronze Medal Match, 1:30 p.m. (4:30 a.m. PT)
Gold Medal Match, 4 p.m. (7 a.m. PT)


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As the Assistant Secretary for Consular Affairs, I had the distinct pleasure today of briefing leaders from the travel and tourism industry on the strides we and our partners have made in transforming how we facilitate travel by legitimate visitors to the United States, while maintaining the highest standards of border security. My remarks were part of a half-day Strategic Dialogue on International Travel to review the progress we have made in meeting and exceeding the President's travel and tourism goals.
You see, our consular officers in 222 visa issuing posts around the world have always understood that they are often the first and only interaction a foreigner will have with a U.S citizen. The visa process protects our borders, but it is also an integral part of our public face beyond those borders. This is why we are working harder than ever to make that process straightforward, clear, and as applicant-focused as possible, without compromising security.
Worldwide, we have boosted our visa interviewing capacity and in key markets like China and Brazil have absorbed increases in demand of more than 37 percent. At the same time as demand has risen, we have driven down wait times for visa interview appointments so that worldwide, almost 90 percent of applicants get their appointment within three weeks. In China and Brazil that wait is just five days and two days respectively. And guess what? This year our consular operations in China and Brazil processed more than one million visa applications each, and just last week, Mission Mexico processed its two millionth visa application.
So why does this matter for the United States? Well, all this hard work is allowing millions more foreign visitors than ever to come to the United States. Travel and tourism represent our largest service export. Our work supports the legitimate travel of qualified applicants who create jobs. In addition, more frequent travel to the United States means increased investment and stronger bilateral ties on the basis of mutually beneficial cooperation.
We have made great progress, but we're not done yet. We will continue to work with our partners in the Department of Homeland Security and other agencies to develop a long-term strategy to address future challenges in managing visa workload. And we look forward to the continued support and collaboration of the travel and tourism industry partners we met with today as we move into the future.
As we move forward, border security will remain job number one. It will always be our highest priority. The visa function exists to protect citizens, residents, and visitors alike from those who would do us harm. As we remain vigiliant, we will also remain creative, committed, and forward-looking, seeking new efficiencies and new approaches to the work that we do.
Related Content: Progress Report on Improvements to Visa and Foreign Visitor Processing
Susanna in Armenia writes:
I highly appreciate above mentioned strategic dialogue on international travel,aimed to exceed the PRESIDENT's travel and tourism goals.The certain steps You undertake will only strengthen the ties,will develop mutually beneficial cooperation and peace based on mutual understanding,respect and love between the countries all over the world. In 1999 I had a chance to get visa,but unfortunately I couldn't use it cause of my mother's health state.I am so sorry about that.I wonder can I have the second chance to get visa. I have learned so much about America during my study at the university and will be happy to see it in my own eyes.I have great doubt that I'll have the response and anyway,thank you so much for the positive,useful steps,decision.Let GOD bless you,AMEN!
Thomas D. in New Jersey writes:
Secretary Jacobs, you are well aware of the problem of International Parental Child Abduction (IPCA) yet your remarks do not mention it. Should not a Strategic Dialogue on International Travel include a policy that addresses this problem since in almost every case of child abduction a child was made to travel across international border, usually without the consent of one of its parents?
Carlos B. in North Carolina writes:
Totally unsurprising that the Bureau of Consular Affairs would write a blog on the issues involved in international travel and totally leave out the topic of parental child trafficking, and why not? After decades of minimizing and marginalizing the issue without significant consequences like having its status as the "Central Authority" for the USA with regard to the Hague Abduction Convention revoked, State generally, and the Bureau of Consular Affairs specifically, has little incentive to do so (having long established that the welfare of the children is not a compelling factor in and off itself.)
Mossad A. writes:
You,r help me to send me my visa travel,please.
Becky in Massachusetts writes:
Secretary Jacobs,
I am sadly not surprised that you mention how border security is important, yet you do not mention exit controls or the major issue of international parental child abduction. Exit controls would be a simple measure to minimize the number of children illegally abducted from the USA by one of their parents as approval from both parents would be required. Furthermore, the Office of Children's Issues (OCI) refuses to provide any documentation to parents in the USA whose children were abducted of when their children left the USA even when the date is documented when the children and abducting parent leave the USA. The USA should place a much higher priority on innocent children by implementing exit controls to make abducting children harder as it now at least would require a notarized document.


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Tour de Fat in Tempe, Arizona
September 17, 2013
It's that time of the year again, when the Tour De Fat stops in Tempe, Arizona. New Belgium Brewing Company, widely known for their most popular beer, Fat Tire, sponsors this unique bicycle parade and festival in several cities throughout the United States.
Participants dress in colorful costumes, ride bikes throughout the city streets, and enjoy music and eclectic entertainment, as well as a variety of New Belgium's beers. This event is free, however all merchandise and beer sales benefit local bicycle nonprofits with the goal to "make 12 U.S. cities better places to ride a bike."
Tour De Fat comes to Tempe on October 5th, but Tempe Mission Palms encourages you to make a weekend of it! Enjoy our "walking distance" proximity to the events all day on Saturday, but also the electric entertainment of famous Mill Avenue all weekend long. Tempe Mission Palms is proud to partner with New Belgium Brewing Company to bring you a special rate of $119 per night from October 4 – 6, 2013.


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Echocardiography (ECHO; also called Noninvasive Cardiovascular Technology) is an allied health profession specifically concerning the diagnosis and treatment of
patients with cardiac and peripheral vascular disease. The technologist performs examinations at the request or direction of a physician. Through subjective sampling
and/or recording, the technologist proceeds with the examination to create an easily definable foundation of data from which a correct anatomic and physiologic
diagnosis may be established for each patient.
The ECHO program is combined with the invasive cardiovascular technology program for the first three quarters. Students completing this core program will have the basic
scientific, medical and technical skills necessary to enter the second portion of the program.
The second portion is an intensive study in ECHO with emphasis on the performance and evaluation of M-mode, two-dimensional and Doppler echocardiography. Upon
completion of didactic training, the student is assigned to a major medical center where she/he will complete one quarter of clinical internship as an Echocardiologist.
As clinical space is limited in Spokane, the student is encouraged to complete their internship in a major out-of-town medical center.
Echo/NCT Technologists must be able to:
Reference: Society of Diagnostic Medical Sonography
The Cardiovascular Technology Programs (Invasive and ECHO) are accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs
(www.caahep.org) upon the recommendation of the Joint Review Committee for Cardiovascular
Technology (www.jrccvt.org).
To contact the accrediting agencies:
Students must have their health science clinical files completed before they attend clinical. Students reentering the programs or entering with advanced standing,
must update their files before attending clinical.
All required paperwork is to be turned in to the health science office: Building 9, Room 132.
If you have general questions regarding the ECHO program, its entry requirements, or the admissions process,
please contact one of our friendly, knowledgeable staff members for assistance:
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Playing Field Location
Playing Field Information
We are providing only the address at this time, there has been an error in the MAPQUEST link application. While we work on a resolution, we are providing the street address information and provided notes to playing fields. In addition, we are providing a DIRECT link to MapQuest - from which you can generate driving directions. Shortly we will restore the Mapping function.
Below you will find the address to Playing Field Schofield for WELNOTES: Rte. 9 to Cedar St. exit (1st exit west of Rte 128). Go north toward Wellesley/Newton Lower Falls. In about 1/2 mile, take left into Schofield School.
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Clearly we want to restore the old functionality between BAYS and MapQuest. However, in the mean time we have prepopulated the MapQuest address box with the field address above. If you click on the submit button you will be REDIRECTED to MapQuest, and can then generate your personal directions. We appreciate your patience while we correct this mattter.


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>Runner's World - My Event Ratings>
In short: Very well organised especially as they had to change the route owing to flooding In full: Very good race HQ, nice to have a hot shower after a cold race, the organisers had to change the route last minute owing to flooding, they kept their facebook, and on line page up to date, and the race was run very well, a huge thank you to the organisers and all the volunteersDate of review: January 5, 2014
In short: much better HQ then last year thanks to all the marshals for braving the coldIn full: Woman's changing was much better than last year, and better toilets too, a huge thank you has to go out to the marshals today as although we do not have snow it was -2 and they encouraged every runner, and did a fantastic job, well organised. Love this race as it is a local one and one I will be doing again time and time again.Date of review: January 20, 2013
In short: Very friendly race, good crowd supportIn full: Pre race info sent out was very good, nice touch to have you name on your number and one for your back so you could say who you were running for. Difficult to maintain a steady speed owing to how large the race there were still bottle necks slowing you down at mile 7, and owing to so many people it is difficult to see all the mile markers. Very good crown support and also from other runners apart from being bumped a few times as it was so busy.Date of review: October 31, 2011
In short: very hot race, well organised will do it againIn full: Thank you to all the marshals for standing out in the heat and cheering us on. Extra porter loo toilets this year very welcome. very hot day for April will do again Date of review: April 26, 2011
In short: good fast scenic race well organisedIn full: A very big thank you to all the marshals who did a fab job directing us round the course. friendly atmosphere good flat race with a little bit of a hill to stop it being boring, very nice scenery.Date of review: April 5, 2010
In short: Well organised again fab raceIn full: Love this race, lots of hills to keep you challenged. very friendly race. Thank you to all the helpers and the supporters, especially the lady with the hose to cool us all down on a very hot and humid race.Date of review: July 13, 2009
In short: I now know why it is calles the Hestercombe HumdingerIn full: I just want to say a huge thank you to all the marshals who encouraged every runner, while standing in freezing and very windy conditions. very nice touch that they call your name out just as you are crossing the finishing line gives you a much needed boost. Not a race for beginners as as the race info says it is a hill race, hard work but enjoyable owing to the very friendly atmosphere.Date of review: February 1, 2009
In short: The last mile up hill was hard, but a very enjoyable raceIn full: I enjoyed the race, thank you to all the marshals who kept all the runners going. And a very big thank you for the people who made the cakes which were delicious and very welcome at the end of the race. The facilities at the sports centre were good. I am glad it was not raining/ bad weather as I would not have liked to run the race then walk back to the leisure centre. Defiantly a race to run again.Date of review: November 16, 2008
In short: fun hill raceIn full: Much better organised than last year, clear 10k & 10 mile start indicators. Good facilities, friendly race, fab Somerset country side. The Marshals were good and encouraging, some nice residents, stood with hoses out so you could run under and get a bit cooler, which was most welcome. The Samba band was enjoyable as was the hog roast.Date of review: July 20, 2008
In short: first 5 miles nice and easy then it gets hard!!!!In full: A very friendly race, as I say the first 5 miles are nice, then just as you are thinking you are doing well s you hit the half way mark the hills hit in !!!! Defiantly enough to be a challenge but enough down hills to gave you a breather.Enjoyable very friendly race, will defiantly do it again.Date of review: October 7, 2007
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House Tour: Moby's Minimalist LA Home
Jemma Kidd still recalls the moment she decided it was time to quit London and move to the country. Four years ago, soon after the birth of her twins, Mae and Darcy, she was pushing their stroller down a street in her Notting Hill neighborhood when it hit her: "There were gas fumes, rubbish on the pavement, and people everywhere," she remembers. "I just said, 'That's it, I'm not going to bring my kids up here.' "
An allée of pleached lime trees leads to the entrance of Jemma Kidd and Arthur Wellesley's 18th-century home in Hampshire, England, which was decorated by Penny Morrison.
She and her husband, Arthur Wellesley, Earl of Mornington, had already been spending weekends at his family's country estate in Hampshire and had been offered the opportunity to take over a house on the property known as the Old Rectory. "It was the perfect transition," says Kidd, a former model who is now a makeup artist. "We were totally ready."
Kidd with her twins, Darcy and Mae.
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