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Health Games, Simulations, and Technology: Wave of the Future for Learning
Shawn Richards, BS
ISDH Respiratory Epidemiologist
The majority of individuals entering today's workforce have grown up playing computer games and using a variety of communications devices. There is a revolution under way, using gaming practice in medicine with virtual environments, virtual reality, and constructive environments such as disaster response and triage. As the shortage of public health, emergency responders, physicians, and nurses increases within the next decade, the demand for simulation training in virtual environments will also increase. Simulation training provides the means to: 1) more expediently and effectively educate America's future health care workforce and 2) improve patient safety and care.
Representatives from the Indiana State Department of Health (ISDH) exhibited the Indiana Pandemic Influenza Simulation on May 7-9, 2008, at the Games for Health Conference in Baltimore, Maryland. During this 3-day event, more than 350 attendees participated in over 60 sessions, representing a wide range of health care activities provided by an international array of 75 speakers. Founded in 2004, the Games for Health project supports the community, knowledge, and business development efforts to use cutting-edge games and game technologies to improve health and health care. The Pioneer Portfolio of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation is the lead conference sponsor and a major supporter of the Games for Health project.
The ISDH recently launched a pandemic influenza simulation course that provides learners the opportunity to expand concepts of public health planning and preparedness critical to protecting public health during an influenza pandemic. The Indiana Pandemic Influenza Simulation is a creative continuing education opportunity included in the Indiana Learning Management System (LMS) to expand concepts of public health planning and preparedness.
The simulation allows individuals to practically apply decision-making skills for specific responsibilities and roles during an influenza pandemic. Additionally, learners who are not public health professionals experience a glimpse of public health and may possibly consider a career in that profession. In addition, the simulation helps improve response skills needed to more effectively respond during a full-scale exercise, drill, or actual public health emergency. This Web-based simulation allows users to select from 10 functional roles: public health professional, public information officer, mental health professional, emergency management agency staff, medical/hospital preparedness staff, point of distribution, mental health, screener, security, and supervisory staff. The simulation drill also includes three mock scenarios that allow individuals to use their knowledge and decisions within their roles during a simulated influenza pandemic.
The goals of exhibiting the simulation training were to promote the use of the simulation and the LMS in other states and internationally and to demonstrate a cost-effective, online accessible training tool.
Over 70 conference participants visited the ISDH booth; 35 of them received a personalized, intensive tour through the simulation. Affiliations of those who viewed the simulation training included the New England Journal of Medicine, Princeton University, Information in Place, Serious Games Blog, SimQuest, Federation of American Scientists, PIP Vyro Games, and University of Maryland. Although most of the simulation booth visitors included contacts from American companies, representatives from England, Ireland, and Brazil also viewed the simulation.
Highlights of the conference included:
1. The importance of bridging game developers, scientists, and research regarding communication and funding; maintaining, revising, and expanding current simulation tools.
2. The shortage of health care providers within the next decade will necessitate simulation training in virtual environments to expediently prepare future providers and improve patient safety and care.
3. Terminology in the gaming community is extensive and requires a clear understanding to ensure effective communication with funding representatives and those seeking to use gaming technology.
4. There are no clear measures, or standards, to measure games for effectiveness, standard platforms for consistency, and very limited collaboration.


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Volkswagen Jetta Review – Research New & Used Volkswagen Jetta Models | Edmunds
Used Models
Few small cars have the following of the Volkswagen Jetta, one of the company's best-selling models in the United States. The name, says VW, refers to the Atlantic jetstream, combined with the luxury and power of a modern jetliner. For much of the Jetta's recent history, this small sedan and wagon has appealed to buyers with its upscale design and strong turbocharged engines.
The latest Jetta steps away from this approach somewhat — it's now cheaper but less distinctive — but new or used, the Jetta should be a solid pick.
Current Volkswagen Jetta
The Volkswagen Jetta is VW's more affordable sedan. There are five trim levels available: base, S, SE, SEL and TDI. The base car is a stripper that doesn't even come with air-conditioning. As such, you'll likely want the S, which includes power/heated side mirrors, power door locks, air-conditioning and keyless entry.
Both of these lower trims are powered by a 2.0-liter four-cylinder that produces a wheezy 115 horsepower. Stepping up to the SE and SEL trims gets you a more desirable 2.5-liter five-cylinder good for 170 hp.
Besides the engine, these upper trims have access to more standard and optional features like heated front seats, Bluetooth and an iPod interface. The TDI, which is equipped similarly to the SE, features a 2.0-liter turbodiesel four-cylinder that is 50-state compliant and produces 140 hp and impressive fuel economy. A six-speed manual or Volkswagen's DSG dual-clutch automated manual transmission are available.
In reviews, we haven't been overly impressed with the current VW Jetta. While cheaper than before, it's also less distinctive, offering little more than a ho-hum driving experience and a merely average interior design. If you're the kind of shopper who values getting the most stuff for your money, then this new Jetta will certainly appeal.
Furthermore, the TDI version offers respectable performance along with real-world, near 40 mpg fuel economy. However, if you previously liked the Jetta for its upscale persona, this latest model will likely disappoint.
Used Volkswagen Jetta Models
The current, sixth-generation Jetta debuted for 2011. Compared to the previous generation, this Jetta is bigger and has a roomier backseat. But it also lacks the upscale interior of prior models.
Since that 2011 debut, the Jetta has received only minor changes.
The previous VW Jetta marked the fifth generation of Volkswagen's venerable four-door. It was introduced for 2005 (overlapping with the previous generation for one year) and ran through 2010. The sedan was the only available body style until the debut of the Sportwagen in 2009.
Unlike the current car, the sedan and wagon were nearly identical save for the latter's extra cargo space.
Trim levels originally included the Value Edition, 2.5, TDI, 2.0T and GLI. The base engine was a 2.5-liter five-cylinder that initially made 150 hp, while the 2.0T and GLI featured a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder that produced 200 hp. This engine was available with Volkswagen's appealing DSG dual-clutch automated manual transmission.
The first diesel-powered fifth-generation TDI became the victim of new emissions regulations after 2006, but for those interested in getting excellent fuel economy, a used 2005-'06 Jetta TDI with its 1.9-liter turbodiesel four-cylinder (100 hp, 177 lb-ft of torque) should be a good pick. The TDI returned for 2009 with a new, cleaner-burning 2.0-liter turbodiesel four-cylinder that produced 140 hp and 236 lb-ft of torque. A six-speed manual was standard and DSG was optional.
For 2008, VW reorganized the trim levels to S, SE, Wolfsburg (featuring the 2.0T engine) and SEL trims. The base engine's output rose by 20 horses (to 170 hp) and the GLI became its own distinct model within the VW family. The following year VW added more standard equipment (including stability control) and introduced an improved navigation system.
Notably, '09 was the only year you could get the turbocharged 2.0-liter engine in the Sportwagen; it came with the SEL trim level. For this Jetta's final year, VW improved the interior and created the sport-tuned TDI Cup Street Edition.
In reviews, we found this Volkswagen Jetta set itself apart from domestic and Japanese economy sedans by offering a distinctly European interior and driving experience. It was a bit more expensive, but its higher-quality cabin, generous features list and quality engineering made it seem worth the extra investment. This Jetta was also a bit bigger than before, offering generous legroom, a large trunk and a more compliant ride than before. The GLI was also quite fun to drive.
If there was anything that held this Jetta back, it was its styling, which just didn't resonate with buyers like its hugely successful predecessor.
The fourth generation, sold in sedan form from 1999-2005 and as a wagon from 2001-'05, was the most popular Jetta yet, and arguably the best-looking. It received minor styling and interior updates for 2004.
Front seat-mounted side airbags were standard throughout the run; full-length side curtain airbags were added for 2001. It was also an entertaining car to drive and had top-notch build and materials quality. Scant rear-seat legroom was its major shortcoming.
Although reliability has been spotty, a fourth-gen Volkswagen Jetta is still a good buy on the used market if its service history checks out clean.
As the base 2.0-liter engine offered weak acceleration and mediocre fuel economy, we recommend getting a fourth-generation Jetta with the excellent turbocharged 1.8T four-cylinder. It was available on the sedan starting in 2000 and on the wagon starting in 2002. Horsepower on the 1.8T also went from 150 to 180 in '02, but both versions of this engine were enjoyable.
For even more power (but worse fuel economy), the VR6 engine was available, first with 174 hp and later upgraded to 200 hp for '02. This engine was only available on the sport-tuned GLI model for 2004 and later. With its firmer suspension and sport-themed body modifications, the GLI could also be had with the 180-hp 1.8T engine.
The diesel-powered Jetta TDI was offered throughout this generation (2002-'05 on the wagon) and provided mileage in the 40s. The 1.9-liter turbodiesel four-cylinder initially produced 90 hp and 155 lb-ft of torque and was upgraded to 100 hp and 177 lb-ft for 2004.
Although not as upscale as its successors, the third-generation VW Jetta was also quite popular. It was on sale from 1993 to mid-1999, though a strike at the assembly plant significantly limited '93 sales. Dual front airbags were phased in during the '94 model year. Air-conditioning was standard on most Jettas of this era, and ABS was generally optional.
None of the third-gen Volkswagen Jettas were quick, not even the GLX model, which had a 172-hp VR6 engine, but all exhibited responsive handling.
If you are looking for older years, visit our used Volkswagen Jetta page.
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LA Law Classic TV Show
The Los Angeles law firm of McKenzie, Brackman, Chaney and Kuzak battles it out in the courtroom, boardroom and bedroom. It's not only legal briefs which are cast aside at the end of each case.
LA Law Fan Tributes7 Julie Albright from San Fransisco, CA: Erik Estrada was also on CHIPs. I remember "LA LA Law" when I was a girl. L.A. premiered a few months before I was born. I watched Animaniacs when I was eleven. L.A. Law had its last episode when I was seven. My older sister was nine. Veronica Cartwright guest starred on L.A. Law. Angela Cartwright was on "Lost in Space". L.A. Law is still so cool.
6 Louise from Sydney, Australia: My favourite scene was when Jonathan was cross-examining a guy and he had a heart attak on the witness stand and died. My favourite part of any TV show ever! I wish this show would be released or on DVD or played on pay TV here in Australia!
5 Katie from St. Augustine, FL: L.A. Law was on TV when I two in 1989. I have a copy of the "L.A. Law" theme song on a burned CD. There is a parody on "Animaniacs" called LA LA Law. I remember that when I was a girl. Susan Dey was also on "The Partridge Family". "Animaniacs" premiered when I was six.
4 Gloria from Sydney, Australia: I absolutely loved L.A.Law, this was the show where I first fell in love with Harry Hamlin,it was one of the best dramas on television and could give the current crop of legal dramas today a run for their money. The cast was superb, especially the couple of Harry Hamlin and Susan Dey, and later when Benny joined the firm, he was so adorable. I only wish that Pay T.V here in Australia would run the series as I haven't seen it on TV for a very long time. It's a classic drama series which the current generation would love to watch.
3 Rob from Eugene, OR USA: I recorded all the original episodes on my VCR, back in the 1990s when they were playing on Lifetime. I still drag them out and play them, hours at a time, when I'm sick; there's nothing like chicken soup and an LA Law marathon to cure the common cold.
2 Val McCarthy from South Africa: I watched the LA Law series when it came onto our TV screens, regularly every week and enjoyed it very much. At the time I was thinking which career to follow after leaving university and decided to work for attorneys as a result of my enjoyment of LA Law. So I entered the legal field and have been there ever since. Thank you for an excellent programme.
1 elisabeth Hurley from Newcastle Upon Tyne: I love Benny.
LA Law
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Year: 1986-94
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L.A. Law was nominated for 42 Emmmy's in its entire run winning 8 in total.
The show was also nominated for 24 seperate Golden Globes and picked up 5 of the prestigous awards.
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Porter more than happy to assume leading role for Whalers
Montville — He's grown accustomed to getting the star treatment, being banged, bumped and bruised all over the court.
On one drive to the basket during Friday night's Eastern Connecticut Conference tournament final, Keith Porter, New London's tough all-purpose player, was knocked hard to the floor.
Porter smiled as he slid on his backside. The ball went in. He got up and converted the three-point play to extend a third-quarter lead to 10.
Following its inspirational senior leader, New London beat Norwich Free Academy 52-39 at St. Bernard School.
No matter what the Wildcats did, they couldn't contain Porter, who had a game-high 24 points and added 17 rebounds. He earned tournament Most Valuable Player honors, scoring 80 points in three tournament games.
"They always play hard and try to get into our best player's head," Porter said. "They did it last year with Kris (Dunn). They were fouling, fouling, fouling. I kept that in my mind."
Porter remained cool even when Ryer Caruso delivered a hard foul with 59 seconds left. Play stopped, as both coaches - New London's Craig Parker and NFA's Neal Curland - helped prevent an emotional situation from blowing up.
"Keith is used to it," Parker said of the physical play. "He's the focal point of all the teams this year. He's faced that all year."
Dunn took a beating, too, last year, including against NFA, while leading the Whalers to the ECC championship.
Porter's accomplishment is arguably more significant given that his supporting cast is much younger and the Whalers came in as the No. 3 seed.
"It was a bigger one for me, because I always played a role," Porter said. "Now as a leader I had to score, rebound, play defense - everything."
Everyone in the packed St. Bernard gym knew the powerful and quick Porter was going to attack. When he grabbed a defensive rebound and took off down the floor, the Wildcats had little luck stopping the oncoming train from arriving at the station.
NFA's Marcus Outlow, a gifted athlete, drew the defensive assignment and did his best to make life difficult for his good friend.
"He's a great player, a great friend of mine," Outlow said. "He's very respectful, a very humble kid. I played with him since I was in sixth grade. We go way back. I look forward to playing him every time. He gives me a challenge.
"He definitely deserved it. He played his behind off."
Porter's next goal is to lead the Whalers to a state championship. It will take a Herculean effort to complete that mission.
But he's already accomplished another major goal: joining the list of New London basketball greats.
"Absolutely, he has done that," Parker said. "He's playing in Jewish Community Center game in Bridgeport versus New Jersey. He was selected for that 10-player team. I would anticipate he's going to be an all-stater.
"He has over 1,400 career points. Leading this particular team to this championship tonight, he certainly left his mark."
You'd get no argument from Curland, who's watched his share of Whaler greats.
Curland was just happy to limit Porter to 24 points.
"That's where we wanted him," Curland said. "That's no disrespect. He was certainly a handful. He did a great job playing in foul trouble and a lot of our focus had to be on him."
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The Pickering Walking festival takes place between the 19th and 21st April 2013 but there is plenty in Yorkshire to see and do all year round.
With criss crossing paths and byways in The North York Moors National Park, there are plenty of long distance walks like the Cleveland Way, Lyke Wake Walk and the Wolds Way as well assorter routes for those who want something less challenging.
The county of Yorkshire covers nearly one eighth of England and is the only county to be home to two national parks; The North York Moors and Yorkshire Dales but part of the Peak District can be found here too.
Rolling dales, forests, huge expanses of moorland and chalk upland help to form a diverse countryside with plenty of wildlife, flora and opportunity for outdoor activities like climbing and horse riding.
You will find many rural crafts along your routes including Brewing, bee keeping and glass blowing.
Yorkshire is home to a wide selection of historic buildings such as Ampleforth Abbey, Helmsley Castle, Castle Howard and Whitby Abbey.
Take a train journey to visit the bustling and vibrant market towns which offer local produce and crafts. The North Yorkshire Moors Railway operates steam trains along an 18 mile line between the market town of Pickering and the village of Grosmont, through the heart of the North York Moors National Park. They are also operating trains to Whitby on certain days of the year.
The Yorkshire coast has been a popular haunt for tourists for many centuries with places like Scarborough and Whitby featuring among the attractions.
Of course Whitby is renowned for it's fish and chips as well as connections to Count Dracula and Captain Cook.
To find out more
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An article has been published today on the BBC website about how the team are spending Christmas.
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The 2014 Girls of Miss Mint 400 FinalistsPosted in Girls on March 10, 2014
We're guessing that you probably drool over sexy models as much as you do over gnarly race trucks, so we've decided to give you a closer look at the finalists for the 2014 General Tire Miss Mint 400 Contest presented by Metro Honda. We can all agree that without these off-road beauties to entertain the troops after a day out in the dirt, we'd all be hanging around at the world's largest sausage fest.
The final eight girls have been selected and are headed to Las Vegas for a three-night stay at the Golden Nugget Hotel and Casino. They will compete for the Grand Prize, including the Miss Mint Crown, a $5,000 check, a professional photo shoot, and a year lease on brand new custom 2014 Honda Civic. The winner will join an impressive list of Miss Mints that includes the likes of Vanna White of "Wheel of Fortune" fame and "Wonder Woman" Lynda Carter.
The Miss Mint crowning will take place on Thursday, March 13th on the corner of 6th street and Fremont Ave. at 6 P.M. in Northern Las Vegas.
Check out all the finalists from this year's sexiest off-road competition where everyone is a winner!
Which of the finalists do you think will take the crown this year?
Name: Dani Mathers
Location: Glendale, CA
Age: 27
Occupation: Own a Jewlery line, Full time model, actor, host
Tell us a little about you: As a full time model, actor, and host... I am currently Playboy's Cyber Girl of the Month January 2013 (up for CGOY!) and Kandy Magazine's Krush of the month for November 2013 (also up for Krush of the Year!). I am an Italian, Southern California native and a pilates fanatic!
Name: Missy Olivares
Location: Danville, CA
Age: 26
Occupation: Marketing Rep, Professional Model
Tell us a little about you: I love to be active! I am a competitive wake surfer but you can also find me snowboarding, skateboarding, surfing, driving fast, hanging out with my pup Bailey, or just being goofy!
Name: Gloria Touch
Location: Seattle, WA
Age: 27
Occupation: Model/DJ
Tell us a little about you: I am a Model/DJ and consider myself a tomboy in disguise. In my spare time I enjoy snowboarding, cycling, playing video games and working out.
Name: Kimmie Couch
Location: Corona, CA
Age: 22
Occupation: Sales Associate
Tell us a little about you: I'm funny, quirky, and as easy going as they can be. I love to work hard and then dance hard! I love any music that can make me move! I also enjoy watching a great movie with great food and a beer.
Name: Tyler Suess
Location: Freeport, IL
Age: 27
Occupation: Regional Training Coordinator/ Professional Model
Tell us a little about you: As the current Miss Illinois US, Tyler spends her free time traveling or catching a sporting event. She loves fast cars, blackjack & snowboarding. She's genuine, determined, and adventurous!
Name: Sarah Eisele
Location: Temecula, CA
Age: 26
Occupation: Model
Tell us a little about you: I'm a fun loving Cali girl that grew up in the high desert. I love trail riding my CR125, or going out on off road adventures in my prerunner Ranger! I've always wanted to be a Mint 400 girl!
Name: Suzann Angel
Location: Victorville, CA
Age: 26
Occupation: Model
Tell us a little about you: Hi my name is Suzy, I'm a California girl raised in Texas, I love being active and friendly Competition is a must. I am a Muay Thai fighter, yogi, model and do my best to succeed at everything i do.
Name: Charlotte Racicot
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Age: 23
Occupation: Model
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ilovela76 necesitaba un nuevo diseño de logotipo y lanzó un concurso de diseño en 99designs.
Un ganador ha sido elegido entre 43 diseños de 15 diseñadores freelance.
Do Good. Make Money.
Do Good. Make Money. is a cause marketing consulting services firm. We come up with ways to help companies achieve their business goals (including selling more of their products/services) by doing more good in the community. We believe businesses can solve the world's problems, if we can help them succeed in the process. If they succeed, we all win.
The basic proposition of our company is "doing good is good for business".
Companies have always given money away, but now they are being pressured to demonstrate WHY they are giving money away. How does giving money to good causes help the company achieve its goals?
This is the question we help companies answer, so that they can justify to management that supporting good causes (like safe drinking water, breast cancer research, after-school programs for kids) is good for their business. We teach them how to make a win-win.
Our company personality is that it is NOT all about helping the companies make money (the title just catches their attention). Companies want to help build awareness of their brand, get people loyal to them over their competitor, and yes, ultimately sell more product, but they also want to achieve good changes in the world - like less pollution, a cure for breast cancer, reducing childhood obesity.
Our target audience is marketing and community relations professionals at all kinds of companies - media, entertainment, beauty, retail, software, defense - but we are always talking to people in charge of marketing the company and building their reputation in the community. We have a broad audience of people to attract, who want their company do "do good" and need to prove to them that doing good is good for business.
We need a LOGO to represent our company - Do Good. Make Money.
This logo will be used on our business cards, email signature, company website (I will need design help once the logo is done), social networking profiles, and physical stationery.
I invite creativity and hope you will deliver something that captures the essence of our services: we help companies that want to "do good" ensure that they also meet their business objectives. We create the win-win.
The company name came from the idea that doing good IS actually good for business. The logo needs to communicate that.
Things to consider:
1) The company name Do Good. Make Money. needs to be represented in the logo.
2) We would like a color contrast between "Do Good" and "Make Money".
3) The logo should inspire social goodness first, and not just focus on money or greed. We are about unlocking the goodness in every company.
4) We do NOT want a $ symbol in the logo.
5) The logo needs to be crisp, so that you can easily read and remember the company name.
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[Editor's note: This post is in response to Genealogy: AHouse Divided or A House With Many Doors? over at GeneaBloggers.]
I've started a discussion over at GeneaBloggers relating to recent issues in the genealogy community. I can tell you that genealogy is not the only community that periodically discusses these issues and here are my personal opinions on several discussion points:
I've started a discussion over at GeneaBloggers relating to recent issues in the genealogy community. I can tell you that genealogy is not the only community that periodically discusses these issues and here are my personal opinions on several discussion points:
- Do you think the genealogy community periodically needs to have these discussions related to professional vs. amateur genealogy? Or are they unproductive and if so, why?
Families, organizations and communities that don't discuss important issues are dysfunctional and become powerless.
- Has the DIY ("do it yourself") approach in genealogy and the influx of many new to genealogy ruined it for the rest of us?
As a community we need to welcome newcomers to genealogy, even with their junk genealogy and bad trees and bad research habits. Each new genealogist is an opportunity to provide guidance and education and put them on the path to fully enjoying genealogy in all its permutations, from profession to hobby. Those who believe in "Genealogy: Don't Try This At Home" are either trying to maintain genealogy as an exclusive conclave or who see a large number of genealogists as potential professional competition.
- Does the use of the terms "professional" and "amateur" in genealogy help or hinder the community?
Terms continue to evolve in the genealogy community. I've opted to call myself a "genealogy professional" since I no longer take research clients and I participate more as an educator and evangelist for genealogy and family history. Terms such as "professional" and "amateur" by themselves are not divisive and don't necessarily hurt or help the community. It is their use and context that determine the power of these terms.
- What is your definition of a professional genealogist? A hobby or amateur genealogist?
In my opinion a "professional genealogist" is someone who provides genealogical research services for a living, regardless of any set certification or educational degree. I use the terms "amateur genealogist" and "hobby genealogist" interchangeably as someone who does genealogy to learn more about their ancestors and themselves. I don't regard "amateur" as a pejorative term. I look to its Latin roots as a lover of something, in this case a lover of genealogy.
- Is there one true path to being a professional genealogist? Is a credential or degree necessary?
There are many ways to become a professional genealogist. In my opinion, a credential or degree is not required to be a professional genealogist; they merely indicate that a person has met a set of established requirements.
- Is professional training in genealogy geared more towards those with a higher socio-economic status or those who already have a higher educational background?
Professional training in almost any field often includes procedures and practices that are meant to exclude. This is the very essence of professional training as a means of setting a segment apart from the rest of society and recognizing an achievement such as a degree or a credential. However, some professional groups create "process, policies and procedures" that appear to prevent equal opportunities for all applicants.
- If you could tell someone new to genealogy that there are "standards" to follow, what would they be?
If I were to tell someone that there were "standards" for genealogy I would say: 1) cite your sources in a simple, clear and concise manner; 2) always seek the truth and document it; 3) question everything; 4) learn, learn, learn; and 5) have fun.
- If the gamut of genealogical experience spans from Professional to Amateur, are there descriptive terms that can be used for those "in between" those end points? Hobbyist? Talented Amateur? Professional Amateur?
I think "genealogist" is a sufficient term to describe anyone in the gamut between professional and amateur genealogist.
- If someone uses their credential or experience in a way that is meant to demean, discount or dissuade the work of another genealogist (professional or amateur), what is an acceptable response to such a comment? Should it be ignore or is a response required? Would the response be different if the comment were made in-person or electronically (email, blog post, comment, etc.)?
Any credible organization will have a code of ethics and a complaint process to handle violations and they will clearly advertise both on their website. I've decided that I will no longer be silent when I see "bullying" by anyone in the genealogy community who lords their credentials or experience over another person so as to discourage someone else's professional pursuit or enjoyment of genealogy. And I don't believe it matters if the original comment was made publicly or privately, online, in person or delivered on vellum parchment via carrier pigeon or flaming arrow.
- Is there elitism in genealogy? If so, will it ever be eliminated? If it can't be eliminated, what are some suggested tips on dealing with it?
Elitism is in the very roots of genealogy and cannot be avoided. Finding one's ancestors in hopes of proving you were better than your neighbor is a cornerstone of genealogy in America and the practice has a long history. Elitism when it comes to who is qualified to do genealogy should always be called out and discussed. The best response: work to educate newcomers to genealogy and provide them with access to great resources and information on best practices.
- Has genealogy always been rooted in elitism or is there simply an active push by some practitioners to set standards which will ultimately benefit all in the genealogy community as well as those that consign genealogical research services?
See above as to the "roots" of elitism. Several groups have pressed standards for the genealogy community and we've all benefited: there is a better awareness as to the importance of source citations, the value of using a proof standard, and highlighting educational opportunities.
- Is there really room for "everyone" at the genealogy table?
I continue to believe that there is room for everyone at the genealogy table. While seated there, you must choose to either ignore toxic behavior or call it out and discuss it.
- Are Professional Amateurs a threat to professional genealogy or simply a new breed of genealogist who happen to have a strong command of technology and a different perspective on genealogy?
The Internet has democratized the genealogy field and its tools; some practitioners don't want to face this reality. There has been a reduction of barriers to doing genealogy thanks to technology. Instead of welcoming those with tech skills who want to take a different approach to genealogy, some groups refuse to work with those who bring new ideas or those that won't submit to their standards.
- Is there a generation gap in genealogy? Are there any other "divides" in the genealogy community or are these divisive tactics which act as roadblocks to enjoying genealogy as a hobby or profession?
There is a definite generation gap in genealogy as well as a technology gap (more like a chasm). While this might appear to be a "divide" there are groups and organizations working to bridge it. However, certain segments of the genealogy community fail to admit to such gaps. Such gaps are to be ignored at the peril of becoming out of touch and irrelevant.


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DallwitzCorp needed a new logo design and created a contest on 99designs.
A winner was selected from 261 designs submitted by 66 freelance designers.
Digital Surveillance Australia (DSA)
After 15 years as a small family security business, the son has taken over and is in the process of reinventing and making a stake in the industry.New name, new direction. We are a young, dynamic and driven team specialising in importing a variety of CCTV Cameras, Security Systems, DVR's, and providing any other security requirements our clients may have. We are an installation, manufacturing and supply company.
DSA is ready to hit the market hard and offer a low cost, high quality alternative to the Australian Security Industry. We want to present a professional identity across the board. We are looking to aim marketing at the Commercial/Corporate Sector. Leaning more towards the older decision makers. We want them to take a chance, have faith and embrace new technology and team. They need to feel "secure" with their security decisions.
We need a professional logo to represent our security company DSA, Digital Surveillance Australia.
We would like to utilise the initials DSA primarily in the logo as we shorten the name a lot of the time. We like modern tech designs, but clear and concise, not to confuse the older clientel.
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3. Trustworthy
4. Easily intergratable for website, business cards, uniforms, product branding etc
Please feel free to experiment with colors!
The files we will require are:
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Please do not use any stock images or clip art in the logo
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June 3, 2008
Big Bash Reunion Weekend is a time for many graduates to come full circle. It's a time to reflect on their college years, share stories of career and family, and gather again on the grounds of the College they continue to love so much.
This year classes from 1958, 1963, and classes every five years since will return to Wabash College for the fifth Big Bash Reunion Weekend.
The College's fifth Big Bash means the cycle will begin again next year. The Big Bash format — dedicating a full weekend in early June — has been a big hit with the alumni and the numbers prove it.
"For a long time, a class held our reunion record of 54 class members attending," Director of Alumni Relations Tom Runge said. "In my first few years, that figured loomed as large as 61 home runs. However, just like that number, the Class of 1967 shattered it last year with 66 and the Class of 1968 looks like they are headed north of 80 returning alumni this year!"
The Wabash men return to the dinners recognizing their classes, the interesting colloquium sessions put on by members of the honored classes, but most of all to see each other again.
"Every year, someone returns for the first time in 50 years," Runge said. "Watching them walk around campus and hearing their thoughts makes you realize how much this College means to our alumni and their families. It's still their College — despite an absence of 50 years.
"One quote really sticks in my mind — from a lady who had been married to a Wabash alumnus for 25 years but had never been on campus. As the weekend was concluding, she said 'now I understand the way he feels about this special place.' You can't make those up."
There are class pictures to be taken and memories shared, but each year the Bash's Alumni Chapel Sing is a huge hit. "The best part," says Runge, "is easily the Alumni Chapel Sing. Look at the eyes of the guys singing and their families watching. Chapel Sing represents a Wabash rite of passage that is still meaningful all these years later."
Activities get under way with registration Friday morning. (See a full schedule here.) Saturday is a packed day culminating in the individual class reunion dinners. (See schedule here.) The weekend wraps up with an awards brunch Sunday.
Approximately 300 graduates are expected for the weekend; family members will swell attendance to nearly 600. It's one of the biggest weekends of the year on the College campus.
"Mike Warren, Michele Tatar, Heather Bazzani, Mary Arthur and her Bon Appetit crew, and Dave Morgan and his Campus Services team deserve all the credit in the world." Runge said of all the planning that takes a full year. "They plan the weekend and make it work flawlessly. I get a chance to walk around and shake hands ... I am truly indebted to them all!"


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About TC Student Life
Teachers College brings together graduate students from all over the world in an environment that provides a unique opportunity to establish new friendships, explore other worldviews, and take advantage of all that New York City offers. Living close to campus affords students easy access to the library, classrooms, gymnasium, and other Columbia University facilities. Students may choose to take advantage of a wide range of planned residence hall activities, club meetings, departmental lectures, and cultural events that take place on TC's campus in addition to the larger Columbia campus.
Teachers College is a vibrant and integrated part of the Morningside Heights section of New York City. This multicultural, urban environment impacts almost everything TC does and will provide unique educational and social opportunities found nowhere else. Teacher education students complete their practicums in the New York City public schools, while social and organizational psychology students work as interns in businesses from Wall Street to Midtown. Arts education students are interns at museums, galleries and arts organizations. And when you need to unwind, use your student ID for free admissions to cultural institutions like the Metropolitan Museum of Art or get discounted tickets to performances at world-renowned venues like Lincoln Center. We encourage you to explore all that the campus, the neighborhood, and the city have to offer.
Activities and Events
You will always find a wide variety of on-campus activities and events each week during the semester. These include art exhibits, film screenings, panel discussions, conferences, workshops, and social events, just to name a few. Particular administrative offices, academic departments, research centers, and/or student organizations sponsor and organize on-campus activities. Our student population is very diverse and includes international students, scholars, and faculty from over 75 countries. TC combines a large number of part-time and full-time students who are very active in professional education circles and either commute to or live on campus. There are a variety of student services and organizations at TC designed to support students' programs of study, provide professional development opportunities, foster community, and celebrate diversity.


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I first met Paul McGrath of McGRATH CONTRACTING, INC when I needed earthquake retrofiting for my Charlie Chaplin properties in the flats of Hollywood. You can see that article here.
But, because my personal home is located on 5 acres of hillside in Laurel Canyon, I was thrilled when I learned that McGRATH CONTRACTING, INC is a specialist in Slope Repair. Since I am very happy with what I have experienced so far with McGRATH CONTRACTING, INC. who I first met thanks to a recommendation of my very savvy realtor friend, I gave Paul a call to help me with my personal major need for hillside Slope Repair hand will update this article with my experiences and lots of photos as the job progresses.
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For us girls with an oily* T-Zone, blackheads can be the BAIN of our lives. There are tons of solutions out there, most notably nose strips, extractors, steamers and good old fingernails!
Blackheads are the result of excess oils that accumulate in our sebaceous glands. The excess oil gets occluded in the pores resulting in a ball of accumulated oil which when exposed to air, turns black in color. Yukky, huh?
Here is my list of blackhead solutions –
Silver powder is not made of silver. Disappointing, I know. Its actually a whitish powder –
Says the blurb:
For excessive, stubborn blackheads, this oil absorbent powder will help to unclog congested pores. Absorbs excess oils to prevent blackheads and promotes a healthier complexion.
Ingredients: Calcium Carbonate, Titanium Dioxide, Zinc Oxide.
You need to dab dampen a cotton wool ball then dip into the powder then onto your noggin. It turns into a whitish paste. Let it set then rinse! A bit messy but you only need a tiny bit of product.
Does it work?
Well….it does seem to remove excess oils. Less shine, you know – but it doesn't actively do anything to remove them. It makes extraction a little bit easier but not incredibly so. Apparently a nose strip is the best thing to use after but – well, its a little too high maintenance for me.
Have you seen the ingredients list? Calcium Carbonate, Titanium Dioxide, Zinc Oxide – all cheap as chips. Its a good job this pot was only £13, but you could throw this together with powders from your local pharmacy.
Sony CP Blackhead Off Stick
This product (I believe) is used as a massage type stick after cleansing, it looks like a chapstick. Rub Rub Rub. Except I can't understand why I would leave something greasy on my nose.
This is not a blackhead remover – its a maintainer, after you got all the nasties out. It sloughs off the dead skin and keeps the pores clear. Does it work – its really not bad! But its a slow burner – its not going to give you super instant effects, you need to extract what you've got in there, then keep up the cleansing, toning, then this stick on top.
Twas around £5. Not bad, worth a punt if you're the kind of person who remembers to apply things at night.
Skinfood Nose Strip, Chlorella
I have tried tons and tons and tons of nose strips. The majority of them are ok, not spectacular. One of the best ones I have tried is Skinfood's (a Korean brand) Cholorella strip. (Cholorella is a type of algae)
For me, a good strip feels quite stick and really grips onto the blackheads. Cleansing and steaming is iimportant if you want those blackheads to come out.
This strip is very very sticky. Yes, I said ouch when it came off, but I quite enjoyed it – yes, I'm a masochist. It smelt like the sea and luckily it didn't leave greenish slime on my face! Me, like!
You can buy it – around £4 for 3 strips.
Kiss Me Massage Gel
Another preventative product in my opinion. This gel has little beads in it, to exfoliate and I believe you do not need to rinse afterwards. Its a bit like the Sony CP stick but less convenient. It was ok but I couldn't really tell because it left a horrid slick on my nose, so I just had to wash it off.
Kanebo Nudy
Now this is an odd one:
Silvara comes in three parts – the acidic mixture in the purple tub, then a plain nose strip (with no coating) and a whitening lotion for after.
You dab this liquid onto the plain nose strip and place it on the nose for 10-15 mins. After you blackheads just appear on the surface.
This stuff WORKS.
I mean – it really works. After 10 mins every single blackhead pushes itself to the surface – gross but incredible, like natural childbirth.
Little whitish worms will appear and it is then easily – ahem – removed with a tissue but if you gently squeeze too you will get your pores completely clear.
This is by far the most effective thing I've ever used for black heads. Is it expensive? At £7, nope. But there is something –
It stings and itches at the same time. I brave it out, but there's no denying it – it tingles like hell. Sensitive ladies really need to watch out for that. Do not leave it on for an excessive amount of time unless you want your skin to fall off.
UPDATE: I bought this from Ebay from the seller – GINSENGSEAFOOD. She is really nice and reliable although I think she is out of this product at the moment, I have emailed to see if she will restock because it is such an amazingly effective product!
Finally – ok this has nothing to do with blackheads. But for the weekend…mmmm…you just can't have enough Christian Bale.
Sigh, Sigh, Sigh, Sigh.
P.S. American Psycho is on! Just like magic. Bring on the nudity.
* Blackheads can affect any skin type not just oily.


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We're all Bozos on this Google Bus
We thought about bringing up the Google Gossip about Sergey leaving his wife for Google Glass Gal, but we thought better of it. Nothing more predictable than yet another dude with too much money having a midlife crisis and discovering the joys of a relationship with a younger woman. Instead, we bring you a different Google story, which is actually real-estate related.
Mapping Silicon Valley's Gentrification Problem Through Corporate Shuttle Routes
BY ERIC RODENBECK, Wired Magazine
Digital flows of information and the capital that it's generating are having a material input on the physical landscape.
Here's an ironic thing: I spend a good part of my day designing maps and data visualizations that represent change, while working out of one of the most change-resistant corners in the city of San Francisco.
For the past dozen or so years, the 16th and Mission Street BART plaza below the studio where we work has steadfastly hosted a diverse, rotating cast of characters — from drug dealers and preachers to musicians and hipsters, cheek by jowl with families, social activists, Social Security poets (sadly a shrinking population), and, increasingly but haltingly, young workers in the great technology fields to the south.
It's proven a remarkably resilient situation: It was this way when I watched it in 2001, at the nadir of the dot-com crash. And it's this way in 2013, at the mid-point of what some are calling the next big tech boom, the bastard love child of late 1990s Delusion 1.0. Yet the city is just bursting with change these days, if construction is an indicator. When I look out my window, I see at least nine active construction cranes at any given time (and that number would be even higher if it weren't for the new scaffolding blocking my view of the rest of the city).
Neighborhoods that just 10 years ago were once written off as un-developable are seeing barriers to change break down every day. Why? It's tough to point to a single cause, but it seems abundantly clear that digital flows of information and the attendant capital that it's generating are having a material input on the physical urban landscape.
Now, the title above is completely off the mark. This article isn't in any way about Silicon Valley's gentrification problem. It's about San Francisco's gentrification problem because of those high paying jobs in Silicon Valley. You would never know from reading the Wired piece that there are "Google buses" all throughout Silicon Valley and its exurbs, not just running various SF to Mountain View routes. We've seen the luxury shuttle buses in San Ramon, in Los Gatos, and in Scotts Valley. Every one of those buses means the employees onboard are not driving their own vehicles to work, and they are free to come up with brilliant ideas during the commute thanks to onboard WiFi.
They're also free to play video poker, just like hardworking Senator John McCain. And like Senators, taking private shuttle buses insulates tech workers from having to deal with ordinary people on public transit. You would be amazed at all the resentment there is toward the Google buses. Maybe it's because all those highly-paid tech workers are driving up rents and sales prices, forcing everyone else to move to the East Bay.
Meanwhile, in order to figure out the unpublished list of private shuttle bus stops, Wired had to hire a bunch of bike messengers to follow the buses… and scribble notes on paper.


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For students of New York University, retail property in the vicinity of the school in lower Manhattan is often a place to buy milk or a sandwich. For the developer Larry Silverstein, this property is part of his bond with billionaire investor Warren Buffett.
Buffett has recently spoken about their 1993 investment in this facility. Just last week, he mentioned a wager in his annual shareholder letter as part of an example of how long-term thinking will steadily produce profits. Just last year, he contacted Silverstein in order to say thanks for the opportunity.
"Considering that we both are in our 80s, he thought it appropriate to express his gratitude while he could do it, and I could hear it!" wrote the 82-year-old Silverstein in an email last week.
These men got to know one another in the 1990s when Warren Buffett was CEO of Salomon Inc., and Silverstein was the company's New York landlord. Buffett requested of the developer to put him in a real estate deal that Silverstein believed was good enough for himself. This eventually turned into the E. 9th St. real estate property between Broadway and University Place.
The group to purchase the property consisted of Buffett, Silverstein and a friend named Fred Rose. They bought the 67,150 ft.² facility for $20 million, and purchased from Resolution Trust Corp., which is a US government agency that sells off the assets of failed savings-and-loan institutions, we learned according to Buffett's annual letter and the summary sheet of the property during that time.
The Malkin family out of New York, who operate the Empire State building, also helped with the transaction, we learned from a Real Estate Weekly article during that time. Buffett invested $1 million, we learned in a recent email.
Day or Night
Since the purchase, Buffett has received over $1.5 million in special capital distributions because of the investment, as well as consistently increasing regular payments. He made $360,000 in 2012 and $432,000 and 2013, we also learned from the same email.
These are small sums for both of these men. Silverstein is one of the developers of New York's World Trade Center site, and Buffett is the third richest person in the world because of his ownership of Berkshire Hathaway based out of Omaha Nebraska, that currently surpasses a $300 billion market cap.
At this time, tenants of the property are a Gristedes market and a Cosi sandwich shop, and they highlight some of Warren Buffett's long-held principles. One such principle is to focus on a business that is going to produce instead of focusing on daily valuation. In the retail space, Buffett's partners managed the property so that it boosted rental income, he wrote.
Everything achieve as part of this deal was based on trust. Buffett mentions that he has still never even seen this property, although he did mention that his line is always open for the property developer.
"I've given Larry Silverstein all of my various phone numbers and told him he can call me day or night," said Buffett in the email.


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Craig Ramsay Is A Ripped "Bloke On A Boat"
Sure, Craig Ramsay's wearing nothing but white before Memorial Day, but we'll let it pass. On second thought, putting him in Fashion Police handcuffs sounds like a great idea.
The renowned fitness instructor and our husband showed off his new boating attire on Instagram late Monday with the caption, "a #bloke on a #boat." And there goes what we thought we had accomplished in time for Speedo season. Oh well, at least we'll have this yacht to live vicariously through.
(Image: Jeff Wayne Photography)
I have known Craig for over twenty years now, and he is Beautiful in so many ways, that you count yourself fortunate, to be able to share just a little part of the magnificent person he is. Wishing you and Brandon, all our love,and all the happiness marriage has brought to us..... your Canadian Unc's~xoxox


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bennage needed a new logo design and created a contest on 99designs.
A winner was selected from 70 designs submitted by 15 freelance designers.
Asian Eatz
Asian Eatz is a business that offers customizable web sites to owners of Asian restaurants at a very low cost.
In addition, we help them to promote their restaurant by linking them with other online services and providing higher visibility when potential customers search for places to eat in their area.
Owners of Asian restaurants. Yes, it's somewhat broad, in that we have several distinct nationalities/cultures we are targeting.
The primary targets are Chinese, Japanese, Korean and Vietnamese.
We want to be easily identifiable to this audience as a company that provides a service/product to restaurant owners.
* must relate to restaurants
* must reflect a sense of broad Asian culture
* must not be offensive to the potential target audience
* prefer that the name be incorporated in the logo
* prefer that the iconic part of the logo could be used without the name (yes,that conflicts a bit with the requirement above, that's why I say "prefer")
The intended primary placement for the logo is on a website. However, in the future it will also appear in mobile apps.
Find out how a design contest works or learn more about our logo design services.


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And yet, every year, I have missed the Challenge. I've seen the early announcement, and decided to post closer to the deadline so I can be more timely, and I have never, ever done it. So this year, who cares that I'm 3 months before the deadline? I'm posting a freakin' poem.
That favorite poet of mine is Joyce Kilmer, who lived in Mahwah, NJ. I grew up in New York, but only miles from the NJ border, and Kilmer belonged to my childhood church, Sacred Heart Church in Suffern, NY. (Our local Knights of Columbus chapter is the Joyce Kilmer Council, because Kilmer was a member in its early days.)
There are plenty of Kilmer poems for me to choose from, and I may post more in future years. For this year, though, I've chosen to highlight "The Twelve-Forty-Five," which was published in his most well-known work, 1914's Trees and Other Poems. (The Kindle version is currently free on Amazon!)
"The Twelve-Forty-Five"
Within the Jersey City shed
The engine coughs and shakes its head,
The smoke, a plume of red and white,
Waves madly in the face of night.
And now the grave incurious stars
Gleam on the groaning hurrying cars.
Against the kind and awful reign
Of darkness, this our angry train,
A noisy little rebel, pouts
Its brief defiance, flames and shouts -
And passes on, and leaves no trace.
For darkness holds its ancient place,
Serene and absolute, the king
Unchanged, of every living thing.
The houses lie obscure and still
In Rutherford and Carlton Hill.
Our lamps intensify the dark
Of slumbering Passaic Park.
And quiet holds the weary feet
That daily tramp through Prospect Street.
What though we clang and clank and roar
Through all Passaic's streets? No door
Will open, not an eye will see
Who this loud vagabond may be.
Upon my crimson cushioned seat,
In manufactured light and heat,
I feel unnatural and mean.
Outside the towns are cool and clean;
Curtained awhile from sound and sight
They take God's gracious gift of night.
The stars are watchful over them.
On Clifton as on Bethlehem
The angels, leaning down the sky,
Shed peace and gentle dreams. And I -
I ride, I blasphemously ride
Through all the silent countryside.
The engine's shriek, the headlight's glare,
Pollute the still nocturnal air.
The cottages of Lake View sigh
And sleeping, frown as we pass by.
Why, even strident Paterson
Rests quietly as any nun.
Her foolish warring children keep
The grateful armistice of sleep.
For what tremendous errand's sake
Are we so blatantly awake?
What precious secret is our freight?
What king must be abroad so late?
Perhaps Death roams the hills to-night
And we rush forth to give him fight.
Or else, perhaps, we speed his way
To some remote unthinking prey.
Perhaps a woman writhes in pain
And listens - listens for the train!
The train, that like an angel sings,
The train, with healing on its wings.
Now "Hawthorne!" the conductor cries.
My neighbor starts and rubs his eyes.
He hurries yawning through the car
And steps out where the houses are.
This is the reason of our quest!
Not wantonly we break the rest
Of town and village, nor do we
Lightly profane night's sanctity.
What Love commands the train fulfills,
And beautiful upon the hills
Are these our feet of burnished steel.
Subtly and certainly I feel
That Glen Rock welcomes us to her
And silent Ridgewood seems to stir
And smile, because she knows the train
Has brought her children back again.
We carry people home - and so
God speeds us, wheresoe'er we go.
Hohokus, Waldwick, Allendale
Lift sleepy heads to give us hail.
In Ramsey, Mahwah, Suffern stand
Houses that wistfully demand
A father - son - some human thing
That this, the midnight train, may bring.
The trains that travel in the day
They hurry folks to work or play.
This midnight train is slow and old
But of it let this thing be told,
To its high honor be it said
It carries people home to bed.
My cottage lamp shines white and clear.
God bless the train that brought me here.
What I love about this poem is that I've taken that same train. Kilmer was taking it in the 1910s, and I was taking it in the 2000s when meeting friends during college, or living with my parents and commuting to a summer job in the city, or even now when going home to visit my parents. The stops are all the same. Joyce Kilmer didn't have a cell phone, but I know that I can call my parents' house and say, "We're at Allendale" and they know - and I know - just how long it will be until I'm disembarking and in need of a ride home. Kilmer must have known, too, though he probably just got off the train and walked home by himself.
Although I don't think the 12:45 is the last train out of New Jersey any longer, I've taken those middle of the night trains, too. When, during college, I visited friends in NYC but stayed at my parents house, or on those summer Fridays when I went out for drinks after work, or on trips home for the holidays when I took a train into Manhattan and then another, later, train home to the suburbs. Though I was never working the late-night shift, and though my neighbors were as often drunken high school students as world-weary workers, I love how this poem places such importance on bringing us all home where we belong, and how relatable it is, to me, given that Kilmer's train and mine were speeding us to the same place.
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NWSB Editor and Insider Chris Anderson talks about Seattle's 2013 schedule that was just released this afternoon. Featuring four primetime matchups, it's clear that the NFL schedulers are already aware that the Seahawks will be one of the top contenders in 2013-2014. That being said, they will have to navigate a tough schedule that features the likes of the Texans, Colts, Saints, Falcons, and 49ers if they want to prove they belong among the NFL elite.
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text: As more security vendors provide cloud-based security as a service (SaaS), more small and midsize businesses consider these offerings. With vendors broadening their security offerings to include backup-and-restore, end-point monitoring messaging security and more, the appeal of one-stop security shopping in the cloud continues to grow. The best cloud security vendors are beginning to fulfill the promise of bringing enterprise-level security to SMBs. This is a trend that's likely to grow, and to grow quickly, especially with big security providers gobbling up both smaller specialty service companies. If you don't have dedicated security staff, now might be prime time to get your security head in the clouds.


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9-29 ENM State Fair paradeMeet at Debremmond stadium @ 9:00am.The parade starts at 10am.We will end in the Sears parking lot, please be at the end to pick up your children. Blue jeans, band shirt, and clothes toe shoes. 10-2 4pm football game.The students will be bussed to the field from school. They will have some down time so they are encouraged to get their homework finished at the field. This is going to be a unique game because the GHS Big Blue Crew Marching Band will be performing their halftime performance for this game. This will be a very exciting time for our band students to see what they have to look forward to in the very near future. Please be at the stadium promptly at 6:00pm to pick up your students.
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'Blood, sweat and tears' for quicks - Lee
At 35 and having retired from Test cricket, Brett Lee stands on the verge of becoming Australia's leading wicket taker in one-day Internationals.
He insists, though, that he isn't motivated by the prospect of breaking Glenn McGrath's record of 381 wickets during the upcoming series against England - after closing the gap with two wickets against Ireland in Belfast - and in the latest edition of Alison's Tea Break he explains how he is now acting as a mentor to the younger bowlers coming through.
Speaking to host Alison Mitchell, Lee touches on the depth of fast bowling in Australia cricket at the moment, saying he is excited by what James Pattinson and Pat Cummins have to offer with a Test series against South Africa coming up later this year, followed by back-to-back Ashes.
He warns, though, of the "blood, sweat and tears" that it takes to be a fast bowler, particularly with the amount of cricket that is played now, and says that bowlers in particular must be prepared "to do what's best for the team" should management decide to rest and rotate players.
As far as Lee's own future is concerned, he has set no time frame as to when he might step away from the international scene. "As long as I'm doing my job and being an asset to the Australian cricket team and helping the young guys come through, and still enjoying my cricket, then I'll keep playing for a few more games and we'll see what happens after that. Whether that's three months or twelve months or eighteen months, who knows."
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A dementia-friendly community offers people living with dementia:
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Fox Valley Memory Project, a United Way supported program.
Fox Valley Memory Project, a United Way supported program.
The Fox Valley Memory Project collaborates with other organizations to offer programs and services that improve quality of life for persons with dementia, as well as their family care partners and friends. We encourage practices of hospitality and inclusion that make our community dementia-friendly. Our vision for living well with dementia includes Memory Cafes, a Memory Loss Resource Center, Workplace Enrichment, Long Term Care Outreach, Community Education, a Memory Assessment Center, In-Home Coaching and Dementia Research. We are also supporting area businesses and organizations in providing dementia-friendly service.


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Two back-to-back nights to celebrate the release of new album Barnswallow by bluesman Charlie Parr, with different special guests each night. On February 1st, Jack Klatt and the Cat Swingers launch the show with their cool take on classic barroom blues and folk. On February 2nd, new Duluth duo The Murder of Crows, featuring Alan Sparhawk and Gaelynn Lea, will open with a set of their haunting, mostly instrumental dark music.
Charlie Parr with Jack Klatt and the Cat Swingers
Friday, February 1, 2013 – 8:00pm
Doors Open: 7:00pm
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Charlie Parr with The Murder of Crows
Saturday, February 2, 2013 – 8:00pm
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At its annual retreat held on July 11-12, the Lindenwood University Board of Directors approved the opening of a new campus at 1409 Washington Avenue in St. Louis, very near the City Museum.
The Washington Avenue site will be Lindenwood's 10th extension campus and the first one in the "Windows on Washington" sector of St. Louis. Lindenwood's new facility will occupy an entire floor of the building and will include newly constructed classrooms with Internet access and other high-tech features.
Classes, which will start early this fall, will include undergraduate offerings in Communications and graduate programs in Business (toward the MBA), Communications, and Human Resources. All classes will be offered through Lindenwood's acclaimed College for Individualized Education (LCIE).
This accelerated format, which is specifically designed for working people, enables a student to earn nine semester hours per quarter by attending class one night a week for 12 weeks. Its other signature feature is a class size of no more than 14, which promotes small-group interaction, analysis, and discussion.
"An important part of Lindenwood's institutional purpose is to provide opportunities for professional preparation and lifelong learning," said Lindenwood President James D. Evans. "With so many working professionals again taking up residence in the city, we feel the establishment of a Washington Avenue campus will serve a vital need for higher education services in the downtown area."
According to Brett Barger, Lindenwood's Dean of Evening and Graduate Admissions, there will be ample, conveniently located parking for students and faculty members.
"People who work downtown will find this new campus convenient because it will enable them to avoid traffic, save gas, and go to class near their places of work," he said.
The program is expected to grow at a brisk pace over the next several years, Barger said, with more than 400 student enrollments expected in the first year and more than 1400 by the fifth year of operation.
Anyone interested in enrolling in the LCIE program for the fall quarter, which starts in the first week of October should contact Lindenwood University Evening and Graduate Admissions at (636) 949-4933 or browse to the Lindenwood Web site at https://www.lindenwood.edu/.


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As the closest dealer to Winnebago Industries (only 1 mile away), we have worked with customers from all over North America to provide Winnebago and Itasca motor homes with NO DELIVERY MILES! Welcome to Lichtsinn Motors - one of the top 5 Winnebago and Itasca dealers in the United States!
We are a proud new and used Winnebago & Itasca motorhome dealer. Lichtsinn Motors in Forest City, Iowa - only 1 mile from Winnebago Industries - carries a wide selection of new and used Winnebagos and Itascas. Using our website you can view our new Winnebago and Itasca motorhomes or used RVs or many other motorhomes for sale.
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When the time does come for you to order Winnebago RV parts, Lichtsinn Motors has the RV parts for you! One of the most important aspects of a customer servicing dealership is making sure that you get what you want and what you need! Our parts department takes pride in knowing we carry a large amount of Winnebago parts at our Forest City, Iowa, dealership.
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While we do not have facilities in St. Cloud, Minnesota, we do work with customers from all over North America. Customers like Tim & Dena from Northborough, Massachusetts, who have this to say about our Forest City, Iowa, dealership:
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Five months ago, Pocono Mountain School District's administration was tasked with closing a $22 million budget gap. On Wednesday, the school board passed the 2012-13 final proposed budget at the same millage rate as the current year.
Five months ago, Pocono Mountain School District's administration was tasked with closing a $22 million budget gap.
And they had to close it all the way, ensuring there would be no tax increase.
Wednesday, the school board passed the 2012-13 final proposed budget at the same millage rate as the current year.
It is the first time in more than a decade the district did not raise taxes. It's been so long, district officials said Wednesday night they couldn't name the last year without a tax increase without conducting research.
"We thought it was impossible," said Greier Haslam of Coolbaugh Township, complimenting the board and administration on coming up with a no-tax-increase budget. "But you stepped up to the plate and brought out a financial miracle."
The budget can be altered for the next month until the final budget is due June 30. It can then be changed throughout the year, but the funding from local property taxes will remain the same.
The no-tax-hike budget comes at a hefty price — three district buildings will close and almost 285 employee positions will be eliminated. More than half of those position eliminations will come from the professional staff, with the support staff also being cut by 109.
Last year, the district slashed about 150 district positions for the 2011-12 budget. The 335 positions eliminated since the end of last school year represent about 18 percent of the entire staff lost in that time.
The latest casualties are the loss of five kindergarten teachers. The board approved their eliminations Wednesday night after the administration said kindergarten registration numbers were sagging this year, down about 15 percent from last year.
Heather Kolanich, president of the Pocono Mountain Education Association, chided the district for eliminating the kindergarten positions, saying it was "inherently wrong" to set the kindergarten teacher numbers now when registration continues through the summer.
Superintendent Elizabeth Robison said if there are drastic changes in kindergarten enrollment by the start of the school year, the administration will lobby the board for any needed changes.
She said current projections for kindergarten class sizes will be 19.3 students in each class.
"I feel very comfortable with that," Robison said.
One thing the budget does include for the first time in years is a substantial budgetary reserve of about $1.84 million. The district had used nearly all of its reserve in the last five years trying to stop the bleeding of the financial crisis the district has endured.
The board passed a resolution in 2011 promising it would devote a certain amount of funding each year to the reserve account to help deal with emergencies throughout the year. Having a healthy reserve account, district officials said, helps its credit rating when a loan is needed and lowers the interest rate.
Board member Ricky Smith said should the kindergarten registration rise, additional kindergarten teachers could be hired using the budgetary reserve.


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Did you know that you can sell a house yourself in El Monte, without a realtor? You can save tens of thousands of dollars in real estate fees, costly repairs, and closing costs.
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If you're looking to sell your home fast in El Monte CA, we streamline the process. We'll buy your house, along with all of its problems:
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Our cash offer is the amount you get when we close.
If you need to sell your house as-is for cash in El Monte California, we make it easy by providing the facts that others won't. Some people may throw you a higher offer initially, only to try and work down the price once you're in escrow.
We get to the point in a timely and honest manner. You'll get the best offer from the start.
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We know that you have a few key needs: providing for and protecting your family, prioritizing health, spending time with loved ones, building your career, and (if you're lucky) making time for yourself!
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We Buy "AS-IS". You don't even have to clean the house before selling it! Leave any junk you don't need, and we'll take care of everything.
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There are two things we mean when we promise you 100% transparency:
- We will be honest in our offer. Often times companies will promise you a price, but it will change with "fees" or logistics when in escrow. We're upfront from the start, and what we offer is what you get.
- We will be informative about your offer. At Sell My Old House we believe that you deserve to know exactly how we come up with your offer. We can answer any questions, and will break down your offer — item by item — so that you can be confident in knowing that you are getting the best offer for your home.
Is Selling to Sell My Old House YOUR Best Option?
We understand that you have a lot of options when it comes to selling a home in El Monte, California. If you've recently made expensive renovations to your house — alternatively, if you have time to sit on the market — another path may be a better fit.
However, selling your home can be a difficult transition — emotionally, physically, and financially. We won't treat you like another number. We promise to make this process quick, easy, and honest.
Sell My Old House is committed to helping you work through your property problems. Our goal is to leave every homeowner in a better situation than when we first meet… whether we buy your house or not!
Sell My Old House is a great solution if:
You Want to Sell in Days, Not Months
If time isn't on your side, then selling to a professional home buying company like Sell My Old House is going to be the fastest way to sell a house. That's because, non-investment buyers are using conventional financing to purchase your home – they need to play by their bank's rules. When a bank is involved, a sale can take 3 months to close… or worse, sales often fall through altogether! Other times, an appraisal comes back lower than the agreed upon price. The buyer then needs to finance the difference out of pocket, or the deal falls apart.
We pay in cash, and we're ready to go right away. We aren't waiting on an approval from the bank. We're able to skip the long, drawn out process of appraisals, home inspections and more. We'll check out your property and make an offer that same day.
Our typical escrow is a couple weeks. However, we can accommodate time-sensitive sales as quickly as five days.
You Have Property Problems
The type of houses we buy most often are the type that need a lot of work. From the roof, to plumbing and electrical — major repairs can add up quickly — and be deal-breakers for other buyers. The cost for materials and labor are painfully expensive — especially when you don't have experience.
Often people selling their homes neglect to budget for unexpected repair costs until it's too late.
We are experts in managing property repairs. Don't let surprise costs put you in a bad situation. Don't lose the opportunity to sell your house because of repairs done poorly. We'll take care of it instead.
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We are in the business of solving property problems. We'll arrange the details so that selling your house becomes a breeze.
We Buy Houses in El Monte in the Following Neighborhoods:
- 1 Poinsettia Ave
- Arden Village
- Bonwood
- Cortada/Adelia
- Dahlia
- Dodson St
- Durfee
- Fineview St
- La Madera/Valley Blvd
- Middle El Monte
- Montecito
- Norwood-Cherrylee
- Parkview
- Parkway Drive
- Peck Rd Park
- Rio Vista Veterans Park
- Santa Anita
- Zamora
Are you dealing with any of these problems? You're not alone.
We've bought hundreds of California houses and helped hundreds of people through the process. You're not the only one who needs to sell your house for cash. Here are some of the issues we've helped homeowners overcome:
- foreclosure
- hoarder houses
- need to sell quickly
- behind on payment
- tons of costly repair are needed
- fire damage
- probate
- code violations
- downsizing
- divorce
- medical bills
- water damage
- relocation
- inheritance house
- trouble with tenants
- too much debt
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- upsizing
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- avoiding auction
- liens
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- death in the family
- bad neighborhood
- retiring
- out of state owner
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People reach out to us with all sorts of reasons for needing to sell their house in El Monte. After fourteen years, we've learned that we can find value in any house. We buy houses in El Monte in any condition, it doesn't matter what is wrong with the house, we'll still give you a fair offer.
The truth is, most of the people that we buy houses from in El Monte have multiple issues going on with their property. We are experts of dealing with property problems. We'll take care of it.
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We buy houses in all areas of El Monte. If you need to sell your house fast in El Monte, connect with us… we'd love to make you a fair, 100% transparent, no-obligation, and no-hassle offer. Take it or leave it. You've got nothing to lose 🙂


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Related to the post I made earlier about NASA's Google+ Hangout with astronauts: one of those who participated live was veteran space-goer Chris Hadfield.
A Guardian article describes how Chris has become a social media superstar over the last few weeks with the help of his sons.
In a deliberate campaign to take Earth by storm, Hadfield harnessed the power of social media to inspire the sort of interest in space exploration that NASA and other agencies have been trying to attract for more than a decade. In the process, he is on the way to becoming a breakthrough star in his own right, the first internationally recognisable astronaut since the grainy black and white television images made Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin and the original Apollo astronauts into superstars.