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Health exchanges' finances face test in 2nd year – US News
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — The federal government shelled out billions of dollars to get health insurance marketplaces going in the 14 states that opted to run their own. Now they must act like true marketplaces and start paying for themselves.
Under President Barack Obama's Affordable Care Act, state-run health insurance exchanges need to be financially self-sustaining starting in January. Some appear to be on that path, while others have shaky funding models or even none at all.
Some states, prohibited from using state money, are imposing fees on plans sold on the marketplaces. Others are spreading costs more widely — which, in one instance, has drawn a federal lawsuit.
via Health exchanges' finances face test in 2nd year – US News.
The AP reports state-based exchanges (SBEs) present a mixed outlook of their ability to operate financially independent of the federal government when federal exchange establishment grant funding ceases January 1, 2015. The less than certain finances of some SBEs could alter their relationship with the feds. In order to gain initial federal approval, SBEs were required to submit operational "blueprint" plans by January 1, 2013 showing how they intended to fund their operations after the grant funding ends.
Lacking adequate funding to be financially self-sufficient could put SBEs technically in violation of federal rules. States operating SBEs "must ensure that its Exchange has sufficient funding in order to support its ongoing operations beginning January 1, 2015…" (45 Code of Federal Regulations 155.160(b) – Financial support for continued operations.)
Need a speaker or webinar presenter on the Affordable Care Act and the outlook for health care reform? Contact Pilot Healthcare Strategies Principal Fred Pilot by email

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Lead The Exodus Warrior Nations With Stone Fist
July 9, 2013 by brennon
Wild West Exodus has some great models and some of the best come from the Warrior Nation faction. No exception to this is Stone Fist on Running Thunder which you can check out below in more detail…
The folks at Wild West Exodus have put this fellow next to a Warrior Nation Hired Hand just to show the scale of the beast. Running Thunder has been infused with earth power and now carries two stolen Union cannons around his chest.
I'm fairly sure that this is the faction for me, if I ever got into the game, simply because of the stunning miniatures. It also helps that they also have a lot of were-creatures to drawn on.
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On a recent trip to my new favorite place to shop, the Habitat ReStore, I found this wood cabinet door. I wasn't sure what to do with it, but at $4.00 it was too good to pass up.
When I got home I remembered that I had a can of Annie Sloan Chalk Paint (Provence) that I still hadn't opened. I purchased it over the summer but was waiting for just the right project to try it out on. I also had a little bottle of chalkboard paint on hand that cost around a dollar.
I can't believe it took me so long to try this paint, it was so easy to work with and no priming required! I did clean the cabinet first with a damp paper towel but that was it.
This was a super simple and fun project to make.
To hold the chalk I glued on a cabinet handle.
I can't wait to go back to the Habitat ReStore. You never know what you'll find and with a full can of paint still left to use I know I will find lots of inspiration for future projects!


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'I need a wife'.
It's a common joke among women juggling work and family, but it's no joke. Having a spouse who takes care of things at home is a godsend on the domestic front and an asset on the work front and is an advantage enjoyed by vastly more men than women.
Full of candid and funny stories from politics and the media, The Wife Drought shares intriguing research about the attitudes pulsing beneath the surface of egalitarian Australia.
©2014 Annabel Crabb (P)2016 W F Howes Ltd
"Crabb is an excellent writer, and the book is penned with the wry wit for which she is famous." (Crikey)
"A modern classic.... This is the conversation we have to have." (Lisa Wilkinson)
"Essential listening"
Entertaining and important for men and women. This book will make you think differently. Really enjoyed it.
"what a great read"
Annabel crabb is such a good narrator, and i really enjoyed this book! so interesting, so well researched
"Everyone Needs a Wife"
Annabel Crabb's sense of humour and ability to create a narrative make this a great book to listen to. Understanding how the Australian national psyche perceives male and female roles lends new insight into work-life balance and the gender pay gap. A great book for anyone interested in the future of working families.
"Fresh take on some old issues"
Inspiring work by Annabel Crabb. I enjoyed her logical and historical perspective on some pervasive issues. I also really liked her nuisanced narration. Highly recommend this book!
Absolutely loved this, not only is the reading of it brilliant but the book is superb - for any person, whether in a partnership and/or with children or neither of those, who is looking to refashion traditional roles to suit them. Highly recommend!
"insightful, warm-hearted, beautifully narrated"
A clearly articulated look into roles within and beyond the home. I thought Annabelle was compassionate and professional in her approach and really enjoyed the illustrative stories she shared. I highly recommend this book.
"Brilliant forward-looking view of gender politics!"
Nice to find a book that looks at sensible reasons for the way things are, and suggests ways forward. The author's own voice also conveys a sense of curiosity and solution seeking to looking at the statistics. Doing work and home life better, integrating communication technology and new ideas is the way forward, as long as we think clearly about who we are and how we are shaped by assumptions and preconceptions.
I liked the chapter "Men are Awful, Women are Hopeless" particularly because although it examined these arguments for why social change is slow, it wasn't a bitter nihilist rant. It was a truthful examination of how unconscious presumptions shape our behaviour.
I'll definitely be reading more of Annabel Crabb in future! Highly recommended!
"Excellent new perspective on work life balance"
Important for all working parents to read not just women. At times hilarious to the point of cry laughing.
"Highly recommend"
Very educational. Provoked great discussion. Suggest all read and discuss. We can all contribute to change and improvement.
"Honest balanced and practical discussion of gender issues in politics."
Annabelle Crabbe is a respected journalist and celebrity. This book explains a lot and includes important historical data from interviews with personalities from Australian politics over the past 40 years. I enjoyed the book, it got me thinking. I would never read feminist literature so this is a milestone for me. I recommend it. I'm encouraged to "read" more Australian books.
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The times, they are a'changing. Beloved power-lunching spot, The Four Seasons Restaurant, is on track to re-open next year during the holiday season at its new location on 280 Park Avenue. But the owners, Julian Niccolini and Alex von Bidder, have let slip that the new location is not going to be anything like the first.
"There is no relationship between the old and the new restaurant. The only thing we are carrying over is the name — and the sign," Niccolini told the Post.
The plans were just approved for the new restaurant last week, and the new space will feature custom 1950s furniture, crystal and gold curtains, 18-foot ceilings, a 150-seat restaurant and a bar that is reached via six staircases. There will also be a large private dining room with space for 100 people, and a smaller one with space for 20-30 people.
And yes, in addition to planning the space, the founders are also planning a big party to celebrate the re-opening. Mark your calendars for the holiday season next year. [NYP]


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This week the Battle on the Boulevard Tournament donation was handed out to Crozer-Keystone representatives Frances Sheehan President of the new Crozer-Keystone Community Foundation and Cynthia Reigart MSN Clinical Director of Crozer-Keystone Burn Center.
The tournament was held two years ago, but due to new ownership of the hospital, the check was held until the proper time and placement could take place. Representatives from the Crozer Hospital came to Milmont Fire Company this past Tuesday where the $3400 check was handed over by Milmont Fire Company (49) President/Deputy Chief Jay Volpone and Folsom Fire Company (18) Vice-President Michael McKneely.
The donation raised from the tournament will be used to help children who are in the burn center with equipment and supplies that are not covered by insurance. Over the past three softball tournaments held, a little under $12,000 has been raised.
Both fire companies would like to thank all those who participated or donated to this worthy cause and although the tournament had to be skipped this year, stay tuned for other future events and tournaments.
Story and Pics by Lt. A.Jackson
V/P Michael McKneely and President Jay
Jay and Mike pose with Frances Sheehan
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Rich Sullivan (49)
Wednesday, April 26, 2017
Friday, March 31, 2017
OPEN RECRUITMENT MONTH THROUGHT THE MONTH OF APRIL will begin at RIDLEY TOWNSHIP HEALTH AWARNESS DAY – Ridley High School 901 Morton Ave. Folsom
Stop by the Milmont Fire Company table and ask our firefighters any questions you may have about the fire service, CPR training, or how you can help your community as a member of the fire company.
Some of the positions we have in need are:
www.fightdelcofires.com or www.makemeafirefighter.org
You can follow us on facebook at Milmont Fire Co. 49
EMAIL US AT: email@example.com should you have any questions and a representative will get back to you right away.
Thanks to Design Brilliance for the great gold leafing work on 49-1.The 1991 Sutphen Engine will soon be servicing Ridley Township soon.
Fire prevention will start at 11 am on October 9, 2016.
There will be different stations set up for kids to learn about fire prevention. At each station they will receive a reward.
There will be several other companies on hand to display their Fire apparatus. Please feel free to look at the trucks and ask any questions you may have.
There will be an appearance of Sparky the Dog.
Some stations we will have are, How to get out of a house,
Stop Drop and Roll, Try on Fire Fighter Gear.
Sign up for Smoke Detectors (Milmont Park Residents)(while supplies last)
At 11:30 AM there will be a Grease Fire Demonstrations for all.
At 12:15 AM there will be a Vehichle Rescue Demonstration.
There will be food and refreshments for all Free of charge.
For more information please contact 610-532-3232 or Betsy 610-633-7963
This is a rain or shine event.
Due to the recent suspension of our ambulance service and selling of 49-7, we are currently overflowing with EMS equipment. The company is selling new and used durable equipment along with some disposable supplies.Some items include backboards, mechanical splints, Pedi-Mate, 5QT sharps containers, and many other supplies. Also, D cylinder aluminum oxygen tanks, regulators, and a wall mount 4 bottle cascade O2 system with hydrostated O2 tanks.For a complete list please contact firstname.lastname@example.com and a list will be sent. No phone calls please.
Due to scheduling conflicts we regret to announce there will not be a Battle On The Boulevard Softball Tournament this year. The officers and members of Station 49 would like to thank everyone that has helped out and played in the game the past 3 years. Last years tournament raised over $3000 for a total of over $12k over the three years the game we held. We will be back in game mode for next year for anybody wanting to play!
Wednesday, August 24, 2016
It is with heavy heart the Milmont Fire Company regrets to announce the passing of Honorary Member Authur N. Grenier Jr. early this morning. "Arty", as he was well known to many, was 64 years old and joined the fire company in 1975 (40 + years). He held many positions including but not limited to Safety Officer, President of fire company, and Ambulance Captain. He was active with fire company fundraisers , helping out as much as he could and was very active with the hall, frequently bartending, he always had a story to tell. Arty is survived by his immediate family wife Carol, Son AJ, and daughter Megan.
Funeral arrangements are pending.
Sunday August 14th the crew of Tower 49 helped out with Ridley 9,10 Little League Baseball Championship in their parade. Members Mark Rice (D), Andy Kalesnik, Anne Palumbo, and Amy Jackson (OFC) along with other township fire companies, drove in parade that started at the Ridley Township Library Building, down Morton Avenue, eventually stopping at their field in Darby Road. Players rode in a military utility truck to the field.
Saturday, August 6, 2016
At around 22:30 hrs Milmont Fire Company was honored to be one of the Firefighter 5 Foundation baton hand off points on Saturday August 6th. Founded in 2013, the purpose of The Run2Respond Relay is to help promote first responder fitness and reduce PTSD symptoms. Companies from Prospect Park (08), Folcroft (01), and Woodlyn (67) greeted the runner and passed off to Steve Bender for the continued journey. After the baton hand off at station 49 the baton made its way to Reliance Hook and Ladder Company 61 in Upper Chichester. And then eventually to it final destination in Santa Monica Ca.
The officers and members would like to thank the mutual aid companies that came out on Saturday night to help show support.
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He was a man without hope, until a lawyer and a crazy inheritance spurred him to one last desperate roll of the dice.
The old man was convinced, against all evidence, that there was oil in the Rocky mountains. So his grandson sets off to a godforsaken town of shattered hopes and bitter old men, and plunges into a perilous battle against hostile country, powerful enemies, and a ticking clock.
About the author: Ralph Hammond Innes was a British novelist who wrote over 30 novels, as well as children's and travel books. Born in Horsham, Sussex, he started work as a journalist with the Financial Times (at the time called the Financial News). The Doppelganger, his first novel, was published in 1937.
In WWII he served in the Royal Artillery, eventually rising to the rank of Major. During the war, a number of his books were published, including Wreckers Must Breathe (1940), The Trojan Horse (1941), and Attack Alarm (1941); the last of which was based on his experiences as an anti-aircraft gunner during the Battle of Britain at RAF Kenley.
After being demobbed in 1946, he worked full-time as a writer. Innes' great love and experience of the sea, as an experienced yachtsman, was reflected in many of his novels. At his death he left the bulk of his estate to the Association of Sea Training Organisations, to enable others to gain training and experience in sailing the element he loved.
"John Buchan, Stevenson, Henty and Rider Haggard would all, I think, look benevolently upon Mr. Innes." (Elizabeth Bowen)
"A fast and expertly managed story... the Rockies, the squalid 'ghost towns', the dam-building - alll memorably represented" (Sunday Times)
"The British have always been good at producing adventure story writers. Hammond Innes was exceptional even within an exceptional breed...he was...a romantic adventurer in the style of Rider Haggard, Robert Louis Stevenson and Rudyard Kipling." (Guardian)
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So, Thursday morning I was at my desk and a woman brought her Blackberry over (I work at a help desk). Typically, Blackberries have all their problems resolved by taking out the battery and putting it back in. In the process of doing this, I pulled my nail up on my index finger a little bit. It bled a little, but nothing I couldn't handle. I held a napkin on it until it stopped and went on about my day.
34 hours later, I was out and about and my finger started hurting. It was just the top digit, but it really was hurting, even throbbing. I decided a good night of sleep would do the trick. I woke up the next morning, my whole finger was now swollen.
It hurt and throbbed. I started feeling sick and took my temp. 100.7. After taking some aspirin and waiting an hour, 101.7. I sat on it for a bit (not literally) and checked my temp one more time, 102.4. I decided I needed to go to the emergency room.
I thought for sure I was gonna get a shot of antibiotics, get on with my life and be home in time for corn flakes. It didn't pan out like that.
They put me on an IV drip of antibiotics and suddenly, I was waiting to see a doctor. After taking one look at my hand, the doctor said he needed to operate. Just like that, I was being admitted to the hospital. I was going to have surgery and be there for a few days. Crazy.
That little cut turned into an infection which affected the tendon in my finger, a condition called "tenosynovitis."
I was in the hospital from Saturday night to Wednesday afternoon. My doctor (Friedman) was awesome. My nurses Melissa and Jesus were my 2 favorites. I got visits from my parents, Lawrence, Ana, Alex, Annette, Emily, Pamela, Turks, Rebecca, Eric, other Eric, cousin Eric, Sarah, Sean, Rachel, Diane, Sally, Mike Lasagna and Justine.
My hand is currently healing. Hopefully I didn't rupture a tendon and do not need more surgery.
So yeah, the moral of the story is that there is no god and Blackberries are pieces of shit.


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Please select the model of your Land Rover Defender 110 to view it's accessories.
The Land Rover Defender 110 is a vehicle that has been around for decades. It is purely unstoppable. The Defender is limited however, in modern gadgets so if you are not used to the vehicle and controls, it may take some getting used to. The air conditioning has several different ventilation functions affecting the air flow to 8 vents. The seats have limited adjustment, so if you are too tall or too short you may find the Defender uncomfortable, or in the back, where it is a seat bench and may be positioned to high for some. But the load area more then makes up for this, with space more then a large estate car. The Land Rover Defender can get from 0-60mph in under 20 seconds, although the engine gets rather noisy, so you may not feel like testing the vehicle to its maximum speed of 87mph. The vehicle has notchy gear change and very few safety features, but the off road standards of the Defender more then make up for it. Off-road the Defender gains a new lease of life, it is in its element. Through mud, gravel, over rocks or wading through a river the Defender is the one for the job. Battling through some of the toughest conditions in the world the Land Rover Defender truly is an off-road star.
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Hualing Group, one of the largest investment companies, plans to invest $ 30 million in the Kutaisi free industrial zone (FIZ). According to the government's resolution of March 10, the term of the industrial zone functioning on the territory of the former Kutaisi automotive plant is defined in 30 years. …Read More »
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Russia's "MegaFone" Enters Georgia
The Russian cellular communications company "MegaFon" together with the Georgian telecommunications operator SilkNet organized the first land border crossing trunk line between the two countries along the route Upper Lars – Kazbegi. The length of the main portion is 37 km, the initial capacity of the "highway" – 100 Gbit/s. …Read More »
Government Signs Agreement With International Advisory Group
Within the framework of the EU Association Agreement the government of Georgia has signed a long-term agreement with the international advisory group Global Alliance for Health and Social Compact to bring the country's health care system in line with European standards. The document was signed by Minister of Labor, Health …Read More »
Revenue Service Started Working to Shorten the Audit Process
The Revenue Service started working on shortening the tax audit deadline. A former Prime Minister Bidzina Ivanishvili asked the legislature to take up the matter. Ex-Primer and NGO "Citizen" founder called on the Parliament and the government to reduce tax audit process and approach the European practice. "Commersant" contacted the …Read More »
"Terjola Wine" to Export 3 000 Bottles of Wine to Japan
Cooperative "Terjola wine" expands its business. Instead of 700 bottles, this year up to 3 000 bottles of wine produced by the cooperative will be exported to Japan. Japanese will be able to purchase a bottle of "Terjola wine" for $ 10. According to one of the founders of the …Read More »
Insurance Industry's Profit Amounted to 40 Million in Three Years of Loss
In three years of loss the Georgian insurance industry logged a 40 million profit in 2014. The insurance expert George Gigolashvili says that in 2011 the insurance industry's 22-million loss was caused by the obligation to build hospitals and an increase in appealability of the insured, in 2012 the loss …Read More »
Pelamushi or 'Sweet Georgian Grape Pudding' from Wall Street Journal
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TBC Bank CEO Named CEO of the Year 2014 in CEE & CIS by EMEA Finance Magazine
The Bank wins Best Bank in Georgia Title for the Fourth Consecutive Year TBC Bank CEO, Vakhtang Butskhrikidze, was named CEO of the Year 2014 in Central and Eastern Europe and the CIS by the EMEA Finance magazine within its Europe Banking Awards 2014 program. TBC Bank was also honored …Read More »
State Sector and Businessmen Hold Round Table under Develop Business Project
The Association of Young Financiers and Businessmen (AYFB) has organized a meeting with state officials and representatives of the small business sector as part of the Develop Business project. The meeting was held in the format of a round table. Representatives of the Economy Ministry Entrepreneurship Development Agency and Projects …Read More »


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"Jesse Kenner is one of the most thoughtful, prompt, courteous and articulate loan officers I have ever encountered. Jesse's clear counsel was a fresh of breath air – especially after having to go through this mortgage process with a couple of Big Banks!" Shambho K.
"Jesse seemed always avialable and knowledgeable! He is way over the top when it comes to customer service!" Bertram S.
"I cannot promote Jesse Kenner enough. I am a first time home buyer so obviously, I had many questions and needs. Jesse's emails were always right on time, his follow-up was impeccable, he was incredibly kind and he and my realtor (Sandi Warner) truly made an amazing team. Jesse can work with anybody, no matter how experienced or brand new to the process. I'm so thankful I met him and will definitely recommend him to anyone I know that has lending needs and use him if/when I find myself with lending needs as well." Rachel T.
"I honestly do not know of any way that you could improve the service that Jesse gave. Jesse and his team made this experience so easy for me. Everything was fully explained to me from minute one. If I had a question it was answered within an hour." Kelly A.
"I worked with Jesse on the purchase of my third house, and I have to say that he is, without a doubt, the best mortgage lender that I've worked with. His responsiveness makes the process so smooth (without him I would not have been able to close on my house as quickly as I needed to). Even though I've been through this before, I still have a ton of questions. He made me feel very comfortable and taken care of the whole way through. I have recommended him to friends and KNOW that I will use Mortgage Network again." K.L.
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"Jesse Kenner took the time to help us get a pre-approval on a Sunday afternoon so that we could make an offer on a dream home that we knew wouldn't last. Throughout the rest of the buying process, he and his team were helpful, fast, and responsive." Douglas S.
"I couldn't have asked for a better mortgage broker! Jesse was committed to helping me get my loan approved and was consistently thorough in looking at options and details to achieve that. Moreover, throughout the process, Jesse was warm, caring and simply a pleasure to work with. Thank you, Jesse!" S.O.
"As a first time home buyer I was easily intimidated by the whole home buying and mortgage lending processes. Especially not knowing what I should be doing, or not doing, throughout the process. However, once I connected with Jesse and his team, he was able to guide me through the process from mortgage application to closing. They were never pushy to get my business, just wanted to be there to help me. The team was always very responsive with whatever questions I had and educated me from day 1. Looking back I am surprised how much I learned and how easy completing the whole process became by working with Jesse." Alex G.
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2017 Request for Innovation – NOW CLOSED
Last year, the Innovation Institute for Food & Health (IIFH) seeded projects in food, agriculture, health, engineering and technology. Having consulted with research and industry colleagues in 2015 and 2016, two interdisciplinary themes have subsequently emerged as priorities. This year, partnerships will focus on innovative solutions at the interface of energy and food. Academic and industry champions are welcome to join a proposal, or engage with us directly in expanding the initiative.
An initial joint endeavor between the Energy Institute at Colorado State University (CSU) and the University of California at Davis (UCD) emphasizes technologies and processes to address energy inefficiencies, food safety and nutritional content in food preservation. An illustrative area of interest includes, but proposals should not be limited to, innovations to augment cold storage approaches, such as improving traditional drying practices used for tree nut, corn and rice preservation in the US. Instruments of change beyond food preservation technologies include advances in packaging, distribution, consumer education and behavior, as well as market and policy drivers.
Did You Miss Our RFI Webinar on June 20?
If you were unable to join the RFI webinar co-hosted by the IIFH and Colorado State University on June 20, click HERE to download the full video presentation or click below to download the PDF file of the slides.
Topics discussed were team composition, partnership opportunities, timelines, funding guidance, and international partnerships. If you still have lingering questions, please complete the FAQ form below.
Submission Process
Projects should start in October 2017 for a maximum of two years, however one year projects are strongly encouraged. Total funds for the project should fall in the range of $50,000 to $250,000 direct-cost over two years, with approximately equal division of effort between UCD and CSU counterparts.
Proposal Timeline & Requirements
Applications are due no later than 5pm PST on July 31, and will be submitted online in PDF format to email@example.com.
Describe the project concept and expected impact in terms of energy savings, mitigation of food waste, nutrition capture or stable storage (4 pages, plus 1/4 page public abstract); synergistic capabilities of the team (1 page); budget and justification (1 page); and proposed timeline with quarterly deliverables clearly defined (1 page). Priority will be given to applications that demonstrate excellence in the following areas:
- Clear milestones and deliverables, with proposed mitigation strategies for anticipated challenges.
- At a stage where project funding will result in reduced technical, business or social risk for implementation.
- Articulated competitive and cultural opportunity, with need and beneficiary of the innovation clearly defined.
- Leveraged interdisciplinary relationships (e.g., scientific, technological, social and/or cultural) for contributing to increased energy efficiency in healthful food preservation. Partnership with industry is strongly encouraged.
- Clear steps to translate the project towards impact (e.g., elements of design, user acceptance, social diffusion, political feasibility, governance and enforcement).
Teaming Partner List Registration – CLOSED
At minimum, teams should comprise one faculty each from UCD and CSU, with approximately equal division of effort. It is strongly encouraged that teams also include members of external groups willing to commit resources (materials, expertise or funding) to the project.
To assist with team development, the following form is designed to capture the contact details and expertise of interested parties, and upon verification access will be supplied to the full list.


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12 x Clear Shores Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2016 750mL
Treat yourself to a glass - or two - of the zesty varietal zing you'd expect from the Marlborough region. This wine has a lively nose showing tropical and citrus fruits with subtle herbaceous characters on the nose. Its crisp fresh palate offers classic Marlborough acidity, structure and length.
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- Region: Marlborough
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2017 Innovative Schools Summit ATLANTA
Developmental Resources Conferences
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(Please note that pre-conferences will be held June 21st. The main conference will begin on June 22nd at 8:20 am.) View the Summit Schedule here.
The Innovative Schools Summit Atlanta will host 4 conferences in one location:
Enhancing Student Success While Insuring Equity Drives Renewed Focus on School Discipline & Classroom Management
Many facets of school life have been transformed over the past two decades. Curriculum has changed dramatically, technology continues to be enhanced, and assessment has become far more rigorous. Yet, in many schools, discipline remains much the same.
Traditional exclusionary "consequences" – office referrals, in-school suspensions, out-of-school suspensions and expulsion – have the unintended result of removing the most academically at-risk students from the classroom. Citing current research in both the U.S. and Canada, advocacy groups and government agencies have supported an end to exclusionary and zero-tolerance policies, saying they are applied unfairly to minorities and student with special needs.
In recent years, schools have begun moving toward progressive discipline, restorative practices, PBIS (Positive Behavior Interventions & Support) and other alternative methodologies. But which of these systems actually works? And how can they be successfully implemented?
Now in its sixth year, the School Discipline Conference provides a forum where educators can gather information on various approaches and philosophies.
It will assemble internationally recognized experts and speakers and will feature evidence-based programs as well as promising new approaches developed by practitioners.
Helping Students Who Are Wired Differently Succeed in Inclusive Classrooms
About 1 million students served under the U.S. Individuals with Disabilities Education Act have been diagnosed with autism or other behavioral disorders. About 60 percent of these students spend the majority of their time in an inclusive classroom setting.
Yet the Centers for Disease Control estimates that 1 in 5 students (upwards of 13 million) are, in fact, diagnosable for mental or behavioral challenges. Some parents choose not to reveal a diagnosis, while many students remain undiagnosed – which means that, even if not by design, every classroom in North America is inclusive by default.
Now in its fifth year, the Wired Differently Conference will be held this year in Atlanta. A wide array of critical insights and best practices will be shared for reaching and teaching students with emotional and behavioral conditions – including Asperger's and other autism spectrum disorders, ADHD, bipolar disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, borderline personality disorder and more.
Principals, other administrators, general ed teachers, special needs teachers, resource teachers and paraprofessionals attending the Wired Differently Conference will benefit from tools, recommendations and strategies for working with this often high-potential portion of the student population.
NextGen School Safety Conference
Discover Critical Insights for Protecting Students, Educators & School Staff
Tragedies such as the recent shootings in La Loche, Saskatchewan, Hamilton, Ohio and Glendale, Arizona – as well as notorious events such as Sandy Hook and Columbine -- have brought increased attention to school safety. The 2017 NextGen School Safety Conference will focus on steps that schools can take to prevent tragedies such as Sandy Hook, while also addressing steps that can be taken to prevent "everyday" tragedies – such as a teacher suffering a serious back injury, a teenager suffering a serious concussion or a second grader stepping in front of a school bus.
As important as it is to prevent intruder episodes and other forms of violence, statistics reveal that a student is twice as likely to die from suicide and 5 times as likely to succumb to some form of unintentional injury.
At the 2017 NextGen School Safety Conference, school safety coordinators, school resource officers, principals, heads of school, superintendents, board members, student services directors, risk management directors, loss control coordinators, health services coordinators, school nurses and human resources personnel will come together to focus on all aspects of improving the physical safety of students and educators.
At-Risk & Struggling Students Conference
The At-Risk & Struggling Students Conference focuses on evidence-based programs and strategies that educators can use to prevent dropouts and to help students experience success in school. More than 1.2 million students in the United States and Canada drop out of high school each year (with the percentages skewed toward males, low-income and minority students). Millions more are considered at-risk because they exhibit ongoing disciplinary problems, impulsive behavior, truancy issues and have become frustrated or disengaged. The long-term cost of failing to engage these students is tremendous, since they are much less likely to transition successfully into adulthood and to achieve economic self-sufficiency. Join us in Atlanta to gain valuable insights and to explore practical ways to help this critical portion of your school's population.
AccuTrain's Developmental Resources division is a leader in providing instructor-led continuing education. Calling upon nationally renowned authors and experts in the areas of relational aggression, behavior management, groundbreaking teaching strategies, working with students with emotional/behavioral challenges, school safety and innovative counseling techniques, Developmental Resources offers a host of webinars, public seminars, on-site training options and national conferences.
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Hey guys! This is my first post :)
Anyways, I'm off to college soon, and I'm not particularly interested in the food offered at my school. I know that I'll be tight on time and I'll have to, but does anyone have any suggestions regarding equipment and any other must haves? Should I bring coconut oil, olive oil, or both? My entire spice cabinet, or only the ones I use most often? I should be able to get all perishables from the local grocer, and we live nearby a lot of good Asian grocery stores, anything I should grab from there? My dorm has a microwave, stove, and oven.
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Spencer Hawes reps Seattle with sweet Space Needle haircut
The Seattle SuperSonics disappeared back in 2008, when the franchise moved to Oklahoma City and dropped their name. Fans of the team aren't done mourning the move, but few have gone as far as Washington native and Philadelphia 76ers big man Spencer Hawes -- because the dude just went and had an image of Seattle's Space Needle shaved into the back of his head.
Hawes unveiled the look at the H206 Charity Basketball Classic in Seattle on Saturday. Former SuperSonics beat writer Percy Allen was there to document the scene:
The former Washington Husky and Seattle Prep star, who shaved a silhouette of the Space Needle on the back of his head for this game, led a KeyArena crowd of 5,070 in a postgame rally cry.
"I just want to leave y'all with one last thing," Hawes shouted. "Come home, Sonics! Come home, Sonics!"
The SuperSonics won't be coming home anytime soon, because the Thunder have been a rousing success in Oklahoma City. But if the area can put together enough cash to cobble together a new arena, it would be hard to think of a more NBA-ready city than Seattle.
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Scott Postma is a teacher, a writer, and the director of Poiema Press & Institute. He and his family currently live in Moscow, Idaho where he also teaches for Logos Online School and Roman Roads Media.
Inspired by the classical and Christian imagination, Scott's passion is to help writers and creative professionals fulfill their vocation as the unacknowledged legislatures of the world.
For more than 20 years, he has served as a minister and educator, developing youth, planting churches, and founding private schools.
Currently, Scott is pursuing a Ph.D. in humanities at Faulkner University, focusing on the literature, philosophy, and theology of the Western tradition and its relationship to the revival of contemporary Christian humanism in a post-modern culture (anticipated completion, 2019).
He has earned degrees in classical studies (M.A.C.C.S., Knox Theological Seminary), religion and English literature (B.S., Liberty University), theology (M.A., B.A., Salt Lake Baptist College), and creative writing (A.A., College of Southern Nevada).
|This video was created for classes Scott teaches for Roman Roads Media, but much of what is said here is relevant to the mission of Poiema.
What Others Are Saying
Mr. Postma is capable of logical reasoning and persuasive argumentation. He analyzes well and writes clearly.
A capable communicator with an effective grasp of language and disciplined study undergirding all of his teaching.
I have been quite impressed with Scott's extensive experience in church planting, Christian education, and freelance writing.
~Steve Jeck, M.A., Director of Distance Education, Knox Theological Seminary
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Bull Vrishabh 'weds' cow Parvati in Jaipur
In a rare 'marriage', a cow tied the knot with a bull with pomp and show in Rajasthan on Saturday. The event marked the culmination of festivities which started with an engagement ceremony and distribution of invites for the bovine alliance.
The 'wedding' took place in Katkar village on the border of Sawaimadhopur district and Karuli district, some 200 km from Jaipur. The bull christened Vrishabh from Medi village 'wedded' cow Parvati from Katkar village amid ceremonies and rituals akin to human's traditional Hindu marriage. Both animals are jointly owned by residents of the two villages.
"We had made all the preparations. Marriage invitations had been sent to hundreds of people. The priest had announced the wedding date in the engagement ceremony organised earlier," said Radharam Meena, a resident of Medi village. "About 500 people from half a dozen nearby villages and local politician participated in the event.
Another villager Mohan Meena said that Vrishabh was made to wear jewellery and other fashion accessories to spruce up his looks. "Then a barat from Vrishabh's village went to Katkar village, which was welcomed by the people from Parvati's village," he said. What then followed were the usual trappings of a Hindu wedding, including seven rounds of the holy fire and the marriage 'vows' also known as the 'saptapadi'.
Parvati was then sent off to Medi village with Vrishabh. "Some villagers' eyes welled up while bidding adieu to Parvati. As per the tradition, she would have to live with Vrishabh," said Mohan Meena. Villagers said that the wedding of a cow and a bull is considered auspicious and is traditionally aimed at refinement in cattles' breed.


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Guest Review: Short Fiction by David Levithan
September 2011
This review was written by Isaiah Vianese. Isaiah is a poet and writing instructor in New York. You can read his blog and some of his poetry here.
Diving into an anthology is always a gamble; you never know if you are going to like the stories or essays you are trying out. However, that is also the thrill of reading them. Perhaps the best reason to buy an anthology is to read work by an author you love, and then hope that the editor shares your taste and has also found authors that you could love. So, here are anthologies for David Levithan fans, who might be willing to follow him into these four themed collections and maybe meet someone new to read.
"A Brief History of First Kisses" published in First Kiss (Then Tell). This anthology is rather clumsily assembled and designed, but Levithan's contribution—a comic strip collab with illustrator Nick Eliopulos—is a keeper. Not to mention, the strip has some major crossover appeal.
"Creative Writing" published in Crush: 26 Real-Life Tales of First Love. Levithan's gift as a writer is his casual and empathetic way of talking about guys falling in love. For readers wanting a true story about Levithan's own romantic history, the essay here displays the author's strengths. And chances are, you might love some of the other tales about sweet and embarrassing crushes.
"Alumni Interview" published in Sixteen: Stories About That Sweet and Bitter Birthday. If Levithan's story represents the collection, this book focuses more on the maturing that happens when teenagers turn sixteen, rather than their actual birthdays. Levithan's story has its charms (including a very sweet protagonist), but the story falls apart with a gimmicky ending.
"Lost Sometimes" published in 21 Proms: Every Prom Date Has a Story. The grittiest story featured in this review, "Lost Sometimes" shows the rare occasion that Levithan reaches for subtlty over flash. The characters in this story are flawed and broken; they are reaching for comfort. For Levithan addicts, this anthology is worth checking out for his story alone.
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The Wuthering Tales: Isabella's Prologue
There was a girl who looked akin
To her brother in her eyes, and her hair, and her skin—
Her eyes were blue and her hair was blond—
But siblings and looks were their only bond.
Not even siblings—not even so—
For the path this girl had chosen to go.
Her brother for choosing the path would disown her;
The man she had chosen—the path—would then own her.
It came about in this very way:
Her sister's friend came over one day.
This girl—still young, with her hot little heart—
To love this friend of her sister's would start.
It could be said that she lacked discretion,
But in any case, he had made his impression.
He soon found out, and she tried to deny it,
But her heart had spoken, and she couldn't defy it.
When it so seemed that her love he returned
Was when her back on her family she turned.
She ran away, and married got—
Realized then that love it was not.
Her spirit went from light to dark;
Her features went from sunny to stark.
Her life after that was not what she expected.
She wished that his "heart"—that his "love"—she'd rejected.


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The fixtures have been announced for the first rounds of three cup competitions.
Stamford AFC will travel to Coalville Town on Tuesday, November 11 in the first round of the Doodson Sports League Challenge Cup.
The first round of the Lincolnshire County Senior Trophy Cup sees Bourne Town take on Deeping Rangers on September 20 in an A15 derby clash.
The game will be played at the Abbey Lawn.
Blackstones will travel to Harrowby United on the same day.
In the Lincolnshire County Junior Cup Rippingale & Folkingham FC will travel to Appleby Frodingham FC on September 11.


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Foster care report finds no systemic problems
A report on the abuse of children in state care in Western Australia has recommended more than 40 changes to the current procedures.
The inquiry, headed by Gwenn Murray, was set up to investigate 42 cases of abuse of children in state care.
It uncovered another 17 cases.
Ms Murray's report says while foster care is generally good, children who are cared for by extended families may be in danger.
She has recommended training be given to relatives who become carers.
She is also calling for an audit of all carers.
Community Development Minister Sheila McHale says, while there are areas that need improvement, there is no systemic problem.
"There are actually good processes put in place but we need to look at how we improve case practice," she said.
"I think it is important to recognise that [Ms Murray] found no systemic failure, in other words, the system is not in crisis, the system can be improved and the system will be improved."
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Hey it's Robin LaRose;
following on the heals of a massively successful tour of South America and the legendary concert in Habana March 25th, the Rolling Stones have finished up a new album, have a new exhibit opening in London (Exhibitionism) this week and plan more touring, according to Keith Richards.
In an interview with the SUN, Keith says: " Yeah, that's in the can, although it might be a surprise to people and I can't say any more than that right now. We did sessions in London in December which suddenly gave us a whole load of stuff. In fact, the Stones have never cut so many tracks in such a short time. Now that's not necessarily a guarantee of a good record but there is something in the works and I'd just like to leave it up there in mystery land."
Regarding the concert in Havana March 25th Richards said " What struck me immediately on the drive from the airport into Havana is suddenly you realise that nobody had a phone to their ear or was emailing or texting with their eyes fixed on a little box."


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thank you everyone for making this afternoon a really memorable one! Special mention goes to the sec3s (: The amount of effort put into this is simply HUMONGOUS and we really appreciated the whole thing. The farewell was thoroughly enjoyable, with loads of interesting and innovative ideas. The pretty stars on the pillar, photos and sweets on the ledge, envelopes on ribbon tied to the barre, hersheys hanging down, balloons filled with sweets, the red carpet, dramamama music, hilarious emcee tommy hilfiger uk s, delicious food, touching montage, lovely gifts and notes all carried out in a star awards fashion.
Yeah it was supposed to be a sad thing, but all the surprises just kept us high! It's really sad to think that dance night is over ): and we're old sec4s who are about to leave nanyang. We'll come back to visit anyway (: next year's SYF! All of you must
Once again, thank you to all for your lovely effort which has left us really touched(: we'll never forget that!
Dear all,
I shall update this by blogging (:
Surreal and sudden as it seems, is over. A night to remember for all, both performers and audience. I must say our hardwork has paid off (: these many months that were really not all that smooth sailing but hey, we made it anyway! all the late night and not to mention early morning practices. I'm sure all of you never regret any of this. Pretty amazing really, coming to think that we take 7 months for a single dance, and just 8 months for this concert. I'm sure our togetherness and heart work managed to touche tommy hilfiger uk d the audience.
Seriously, this concert has brought us all together, closer than ever (: I'm sure to all NYCD ers, NYCD will always be like a special family. for gan3 zhuang1
Wenjing our dearest stage manager!
AV and theatre for their wonderful help!
Congrong and Nicollete for being our emcees
all the teachers for their wonderful help (:
first aiders from SJAB
last but obviously not least; laoshi!
all love laoshi (:
And to everyone:
let your body, mind and not forgetting scalp rest well!this is to inform the seniors that rehearsals timings from the 10 12th December will be different from the usual schedule. On the 10th (Monday), rehearsals will be from 1730 1830. And on the 12th (Wednesday), we will lian gong from 9 1045. Rehearsals will be from 1045 1245 and then 1345 1645. 1245 1345 is a lunch break. Seniors, you all can choose if you would like to order the catered food with us or go out and eat. For xiao 's batch, please inform her if you are o tommy hilfiger uk rdering the catered food if you have not done so and same for Shu Hui's batch and Yen Ngee's batch. Thank you! (:
Sorry for the inconvenience caused.
Hello seniors, batchmates, juniors!
I think some of you may have heard about NYCD's plans for the Year 2008. So here are some updates, some clarifications, and some requests targetted at different groups.
So firstly to update the seniors,
we are planning to go to Barcelona, Spain for a dance competition (Barcelona Dance Award) and we will use FENG WU YI REN as our competitio tommy hilfiger uk n piece.


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- Life of the battery: In normal conditions car battery lifespan is four years. Here normal means many conditions have to satisfy. In the real world we use GPS, MP3 players, and other devices that depends on the battery. The other factors like short trips, vibration, temperatures etc. are also effect. We can easily identify how these factors affect on normal battery life with a typical lead acid maintenance free battery. The chemical reaction that helps produce electricity in the battery can be disturbed by a host factor.
A poorly secured battery or vibrations caused by the rough travel can damage or loose the battery plates. The extreme heat can speed up the chemical reaction and shorten the batter life. Extreme cold can slow down the chemical reaction and sometimes it prolongs battery life. The driving habits also impact on the battery. If you are going for a short trips, you need to start every time with your battery. It takes a big jolt to start every time and the battery needs to recharge. In short trips driving the battery don't get recharge.
- Check these before changing battery:
- Measure the car battery strength by using voltmeter. First remove the negative wire and then positive wire. Follow the same order to avoid short circuit. Touch the voltmeter's red wire to positive end of the battery and black wire to the negative end of the battery. If the volt meter is showing your battery strength is less than 12 volts, you need to replace the battery.
- If the battery is damaged in an accident, you should replace the battery immediately. Don't neglect to replace the battery, it will lead to dangerous chemical leaks.
- If you left your car battery lights either interior or headlights turned on for a long period, the battery will be drained.
- You can recharge your battery by using jumper cables and other vehicle's working battery. It will helpful to you in short run. If your car battery needs it constantly, replace the battery.
- Sometimes a white substance (sulfate) builds up on the battery terminals. Clean it by using water baking soda solution. Make sure the car engine is off while you are cleaning.
You can test your battery at every oil change. It will help you avoid the problems suddenly on a happy trip or an urgent work. It will take very short time and saves your money, time and rid off from a lot of discomfort in the trip.


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We obtain the sojourn time probability distribution function at equilibrium for a Markov modulated, multi-server, single queue with generalised exponential (GE) service time distribution and compound Poisson arrivals of both positive and negative customers. Such arrival processes can model both burstiness and correlated traffic and are well suited to models of ATM and other telecommunication networks. Negative customers remove (ordinary) customers in the queue and are similarly correlated and bursty. We consider both the cases where negative customers remove positive customers from the front and the end of the queue and, in the latter case, where a customer currently being served can and cannot be killed by a negative customer. These cases can model an unreliable server or load balancing respectively. The results are obtained as Laplace transforms and can be inverted numerically. The MM CPP/GE/c G-Queue therefore holds the promise of being a viable building block for the analysis of queues and queueing networks with bursty, correlated traffic, incorporating load balancing and node-failures, since the equilibrium behaviour of both queue lengths and response times can be determined in a tractable way.
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ST. LOUIS - DECEMBER 20: Matt Schaub #8 of the Houston Texans looks for a receiver during the game against the St. Louis Rams at Edward Jones Dome on December 20, 2009 in St. Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Dilip Vishwanat/Getty Images)
Matt Schaub is in the Pro Bowl this year. That means less now than it before they scheduled the Pro Bowl such that the Super Bowl participants couldn't make it, and it means even less for Schaub now than it did when he made it in 2009. Schaub threw for more than 4,000 yards this season and led the Texans to the AFC South championship. But he played poorly enough in the playoffs that a lot of Texans fans -- maybe the majority -- have turned on him. It means Schaub and coach Gary Kubiak have a lot of reiterating to do -- reiterating their belief that Schaub is capable of winning a Super Bowl. "Absolutely I can," Schaub told the Houston Chronicle. "With the guys that we have and the way our team is built, I definitely think so. I've had that confidence in myself ever since I started playing. I always knew that I could do that. We have the right guys and the right coaches and the right system." Kubiak has supported Schaub since the season ended, too. "I believe in Matt.," Kubiak said the day after Houston's loss to New England in the AFC Divisional Playoffs. "He's the quarterback of our football team, I've got no doubt about him. I think over the course of the last two years hes won 70-plus percent of his starts. Thats hard to do in this league. I feel very good about our quarterback." Schaub, who turns 32 in June, completed 64 percent of his passes for 4,008 yards, 22 touchdowns and 12 interceptions during the regular season. In the playoffs, he completed 70 percent of his throws for more than 300 yards per game and two touchdown passes. But he had two interceptions and a fumble and often appeared overwhelmed by pass rushes. The Texans don't have a quarterback controversy in the traditional sense, because neither of their two backups -- T.J. Yates and Case Keenum -- are considered serious alternatives. Kubiak was asked if the team would consider drafting a quarterback in the second or third round this year, and didn't really say. "Well, we always look at everything," he said. "We get ready for the draft and those types of things."
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Europe stocks climb on earnings and miners' rally
A rally that's pushing miners toward a bull market and better-than-estimated corporate earnings is sending European stocks to a two-week high.
By mid-afternoon in Dublin, the ISEQ Overall Index was up 2.4pc, or 141.87 points, to 6,064.87.
The afternoon leaders on the Dublin market included building materials group CRH, which rose 2.7pc to €22.82, while insurance group FBD increased 2.3pc to €6.50.
On the other side of the board, the laggards included recruitment group CPL Resources, which dropped 0.9pc to €5.89, while banana company Fyffes slipped 0.7pc to €1.36.
Elsewhere, carmakers posted the second-best Stoxx 600 performance, helped by a weakening euro. Lenders, among the most hurt by this year's rout, climbed 2.5pc as a group.
Credit Agricole jumped 14pc and Schneider Electric rallied 9.1pc after their earnings topped projections.
Commodity producers, up 24pc from last month's low, are leading the rebound in the Stoxx Europe 600 Index, which gained 2pc by mid-afternoon in London.
Glencore rallied 10pc after saying it signed new loan commitments.
"I'd love to think this is the start of a lasting rebound but it's too early to tell," said Justin Urquhart Stewart, co-founder of Seven Investment Management in London. His firm oversees about $13bn.
"Any gains have been pretty fragile and short-lived lately, even though earnings haven't been all that bad and economic figures have been quite supportive.
"Confidence seems to only return for a few days."
Volatility has been on the rise since the start of the year amid a deepening oil rout, concern over global-growth prospects and dissipating faith in central-bank support.
Still, the Stoxx 600 is rising for the third time in four days, and a gauge of euro-area stock swings declined 7.2pc.
Every western-European national benchmark gained at least 1pc, with those in Norway and Sweden up 2.7pc or more.
Greece's ASE Index and Italy's FTSE MIB Index, this year's worst performers, rose at least 2pc.
Among other stocks active on corporate news, Norsk Hydro climbed 10pc after lowering its costs and posting a record quarterly production of bauxite and alumina. Marine Harvest added 5.2pc after its net income beat estimates.
RWE tumbled 13pc after suspending its dividend for holders of ordinary shares.
Societe BIC slid 7.9pc after saying its chief executive officer will retire and its chairman will take on his role. (Bloomberg)
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Roma, day Eight
Our last full day in Rome, we foolishly slept in again and had only four and a half hours in the Vatican museum. The Laocoon is Chaeli's favorite statue in the world, and there was a special exhibit for it. We also saw the famous Torso and so rounded out our education regarding Michelangelo's major influences.
I was very excited also to see the Raphael rooms, and they did not disappoint. We spent at least half an hour in front of the School of Athens ruminating on the academic community, the heritage of such thinkers, and the connection between Raphael's use of colour and his drinking habits.
We made a side trip on the way to the Sistine Chapel down to the rooms of Modern Religious art. We meant to just slip on through and get a general idea of what was there, but some of the art was so beautiful that we ended up spending about an hour down there. Chaeli's camera died at this point (you're not allowed to photograph the Sistine Chapel anyway), so we sketched everything we saw that was interesting. I don't know if the works were genuinely fantastic, or if it was just really refreshing not to be looking at Renaissance art for a bit. But I was absolutely amazed at some of the stuff they had. It was also encouraging to see the very best modern art I had ever seen (and that includes everything I've seen in Chicago and Minneapolis) actually done as efforts of faith, meditation, and Christian spirituality.
And from here we just popped into the Sistine Chapel. :) which also did not disappoint, despite the numerous postcards and calendars I have seen using its images. It was much bigger than I expected. Taller, that is. We were there for more than half an hour, but there is so much to see from every point of reference, that it passed by as though mere minutes. My neck was rather sore from craning so far back.
From here, we met up with our hostel proprieter whose name is Laura. She is from Romania, and speaks very little English, but we went out to dinner with her anyway, and then to the Trevi one last time for some gelato and counting more kisses.
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I've been lucky to have two kids who are relatively good eaters, and who are open to new foods and flavors.
And I love to experiment with new recipes, meal ideas and more! But that doesn't mean I don't fall into ruts like everyone else.
For the most part, I like feeding my kids vegetables in their original form, so that they can learn to taste and appreciate how delicious they can be. That's sometimes easier said than done, especially now that the kids are older and need more traditional entrees instead of just separate veggies, beans, fruits and proteins on a plate.
This recipe packs some extra veggie power, tastes delicious and comes in a fun pizza form!
You guys, these are awesome. It's not a novel concept, but without any begging, pleading or bribing, these pizza bites will have your kids devouring…
I used the same recipe and method I showed you here: Cauliflower Pizza Crust
However, I instead molded them into bite-sized pieces on parchment paper, then baked them at 400 degrees for 30 minutes.
Once out of the oven, I topped them. Now I used shredded mozzarella, pepperoni and finely diced red pepper because I know Hailey likes it. If your child doesn't even want to SEE a vegetable, stick with cheese. They'll never know.
I broiled the pizza bites for about 4 minutes, then they were ready to serve!
These 18 pizza bites would be great for multiple children or even a party, but if you can't eat them all at once, wait until they cool completely, then freeze them on a baking sheet. After they are frozen, you can transfer them to a bag.
When ready to eat, bake them in the oven at 350 degrees for 10-12 minutes until heated throughout. The result will be best if you can reheat them on a pizza stone to firm up the bottom. However, they still taste just fine either way.
I hope your kids love them as much as mine do!
You could always serve these to adults too, because let me assure you, I put away my fair share.
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With the New Year fast approaching Clarke County Supervisors are working to establish priorities for 2011. Not surprisingly, water quality and protection, taxes and education are all top priorities for the coming year.
Water Supply Planning: Supervisors are endorsing planning over politics when it comes to regional water supply plans. The Commonwealth will be asked to honor minimum in-stream flow targets to protect aquatic life as well as recreational uses.
Chesapeake Bay Protection: Supervisors will push for a supportable protection plan for the Bay through a budget that can be supported by farmers, towns and citizens.
Groundwater Quality: Reacting to legislation earlier in the year from Richmond that opened the flood gates for alternative septic systems without regard to local hydrology and other concerns, Supervisors hope to gain local oversight and control of systems where local environmental conditions are not favorable.
Cost Shifting: Clarke County opposes recent cost shifting efforts by Richmond that have resulted in a reduction of aid to localities. The budget shifting leaves little option for localities to replace lost funding from Richmond other than through raising real estate taxes.
Education: Clarke County will ask the Commonwealth of Virginia to step up to its fair share of K-12 public education costs without further reducing other parts of the budget affecting local government. The County also is supporting a change in how the Composite Index is calculated so as to recognize average median income rather than total countywide income.
Transportation: User fees rather than General Fund revenues should be used for transportation improvements so as to avoid General Fund competition for education, natural resources and other important programs. As with other cost-shifting strategies by Richmond lawmakers, Clarke opposes taking financial responsibility for local transportation issues, in part, because small counties do not have the scale of work to support efficient provision of such services.
Broadband: Clarke County will ask Richmond to find ways to encourage private vendors to provide rural universal access to broadband internet services to rural communities in hilly areas.
Growth Management: Clarke supports full funding of the purchase of development rights program that has been suggested by the Virginia Department of Agriculture and the Farm Bureau.
County Rights: The Dillon Rule should be abandoned or modified and opposes any legislation that would reduce county rights.
Waste and Litter Control: Clarke would like Richmond to give counties the power to control the commercial use of throw-away plastic bags. Also, Clarke County supports the Beverage Container Bill.
Power Lines: Clarke supports legislation that would require part, or all, of new transmission lines to be placed underground is economic or environmental studies show that undergrounding is a viable alternative to overhead lines.
Tax Reform: Clarke County supports reform of the BPOL tax, supports passage of the Streamlined Sales Tax Project agreement that would compel out-of-state vendors to collect and remit sales tax due from Virginia citizens and opposes repeal of the Machinery and Tools tax.


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A man arrested for assault escaped from his jail cell - then stopped off for a pint.
Police had removed Timothy Bonner's handcuffs and put him in a holding cell at a station in western Pennsylvania.
But the 40-year-old was apparently able to knock the cell door off its hinges and escape.
After stopping at a house to borrow shoes, Bonner apparently headed straight for nearby Richy's Bar.
A customer bought him a beer but as he was settling down to drink it the police turned up to re-arrest him.


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This event is co-sponsored by the Center for Health, Media & Policy, Barbara Glickstein, co-director will be in conversation with the author.
A Conversation with
Deborah Jiang Stein
Author of Even Tough Girls Wear Tutus
Inside the World of a Woman Born in Prison
Judson Memorial Church
55 Washington Square South
Sunday, May 6th 3pm
Even Tough Girls Wear Tutus: Inside the World of a Woman Born in Prison is the remarkable story of a woman whose rough start in life drives her to find true purpose even as she struggles to accept and overcome her own past, born in prison to a heroin addicted mother.
Sheer nerve carries her around the country to inspire new pathways to a brighter future for incarcerated women and their children, those most forgotten by society.
This is a story about the courage and curiosity necessary to create an authentic life with purpose and resilience, and what it takes to hold onto this courage and plow forward.
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Reflexology is a unique system in two respects – easy detection of diseases and their prompt cure. It is perhaps the only natural therapy through which one can easily ascertain the normal or abnormal functioning of different internal organ of the body instantly by pressing certain reflex points in hands and feet. The most important point to note is that there are no side effects of using Reflexology techniques and tools. Similarly, it is by pressing these points that many ailments can be cured without any medicines and without any side effects.
Now in order to cure a disease, it is very important to know the reflex points on the feet. These Reflex centers on the feet will trigger the change inside your body and cure the problem. As we can see in the above Reflexology Diagram, the outside of the foot, the bottom of the feet has reflex points about Buttock, Knee leg, Elbow, Arm and Shoulders. In a similar way the toes carries the problems related to the head. In the middle of the feet you have reflex points which help in curing problems of the back and of the eye. We have a free chapter on Reflexology of the Eye for further in depth study. These important points if given the right amount of pressure can trigger the real change inside the body.
To cure a disease through Reflexology, the primary act is to ascertain the involvement of specific organs in that ailment. The next step is to locate the relevant reflex points in hands, feet and other parts of the body so as to start the treatment. While detecting the correct pressure points, it should always be kept in mind that as each individual body differs, so the points of each person may not be exactly the same spot in hands and feet.
According to the body structure of the person concerned, the location of reflex points can also vary. But these will definitely be in the same zone and same area. In addition, reflex points of more than one organ can be in the same area in hands and feet according to their position in the body. Certain glands and organs are virtually on top of each other, tightly fixed in the body. The diagram shown below reflects the complete mirror of the body and how it relates to the feet. This is a very brief chart which outlines the reflex points of our body with respect to our feet.
Below is a chart which will explain the basics reflex points on the foot in respect to the organ related to the body.
|Part of foot
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|Big toes/thumbs
|Head, neck
|Small toes/ fingers
|Pelvic area and sciatic nerve.
|Inner foot/hand
|Half portion of the spine of right side and half portion on left side.
|Outer area of foot/hand
|Arm, shoulder, hip, leg, knee and lower back.
|Ankle area of feet/wrists
|Pelvic area, reproductive organs.
Therefore, it is very important for a person to understand in detail about the Reflexology of the Foot. One should know about the correct reflex points on our foot and should have detailed charts or maps of Foot Reflexology Points. The Reflexology Ebook will provide the insights about the Hand Reflexology, Foot Reflexology, Reflexology Techniques, tools, maps and much more.
To find more details of Foot Reflexology, a Detailed explanation of techniques, methods, steps and tools are given on the Product Reflexology page.


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Our South Africa team has plans to travel on their implementation trip later this fall and is seeking your support!
The team will be expanding the existing water supply system of the Bergnek Community, a village of 1500+ people who do not currently have enough water to meet their needs. Specifically, the team install a new water well pump, upgrade an existing pump, and expand the water delivery system. Our team recently received approval on our Final Design paperwork and has just completed a presentation to the national EWB representatives, going over our plan and design. From a planning and design perspective, the project is nearly 100% complete. The only thing we now lack is funds.
And that's where we're asking for your help! The total cost of the project will exceed $40,000, and we still have much of that to raise if we're going to be able to reach our goal of implementing in October. While we're currently pursuing other fundraising, such as grants and events, we're reaching out to those in our personal and professional networks to help us with small donations. Please consider supporting our trip and helping us bring clean drinking water to the people of the Bergnek Community!
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Finally, we're asking for your help soon because all private donations will be matched, dollar-for-dollar, but our local chapter of EWB, the Central Houston Professional Chapter! This is only for a limited time, so please donate today! Also, please help us spread the word by forwarding this to your personal contacts and sharing our post on facebook!
We greatly appreciate any and all help you can offer to our team.
The South Africa Project Team
EWB-USA Central Houston Professional Chapter
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