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This craft is the perfect spring craft for when the weather is not cooperating.
Grab some construction paper, scissors, glue, cotton balls, marker, and bowtie pasta. I bought the mini version and they worked perfectly. I honestly think this company makes these just so moms can do crafts, but my kids enjoy eating them.
I drew some triangles on construction paper and the outline of the kite on the blue paper.
I had my son cut out the colored triangles. For younger kids you can just have the triangles already cut out for them.
Then he matched up the shapes to the corresponding empty spaces and glued them down.
He squeezed some glue on the tail of the kite and glued the bowtie pasta onto the spots.
After the kite was completed, I just told him to put clouds wherever he wanted. He really loved it when I told him he had to use a lot of glue to make sure the cotton balls stuck. He squeezed an excessive amount out, but who really cares. 🙂
Here is the happy boy with his kite. It didn't even matter that it was 36 degrees and snowing outside (and it's officially spring – hah).
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Kim is a contributing writer for No Time For Flash Cards, a mom to a toddler, a preschooler, and a foster parent, too. She juggles her day by trying out fun activities and crafts with the kids. After all, she is just a big kid herself. See what she has been up to over at Mom Tried It.


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In spite of a rebounding economy and an improving outlook for graduates looking for that first real-world job, many college students believe that it's more difficult to find a job now than it was in the past. "While the economic data suggests otherwise, the reality is that many college students are finding their own personal job search to be more difficult than they anticipated," states Brian Krueger, president of CollegeGrad.com. "They are translating their own personal difficulties into a view that job searching must be more difficult in the economy in general."
CollegeGrad.com's most recent survey found that entry-level employers planned to hire 9.1% more college grads in 2006 over the previous year. (You can find these results online at www.collegegrad.com/topemployers.) Even with significant growth, graduates are finding strong competition among fellow classmates. Stephanie Jax, manager of College Relations for Ecolab in St. Paul, Minn. explains, "I have noticed many changes in the competition on campus and in student demographics. The students that I met on campus were more well-rounded and better prepared for the job search."
The Written Rules
So what does this mean for you? It simply means that all aspects of your job search must be on point. Including your writing skills.
During college you had to put your writing skills to work in many different ways—you wrote research papers for classes, essays during exams, wrote up labs for courses, and maybe even had to use your writing talents during various jobs and internship experiences.
Throughout your job search you will have to use your writing skills in many different ways, as well. Job search related correspondence comes in many different forms—the cover letter to your resume, thank-you letters, lists of references and letters of recommendation, job search emails, and letters of acceptance and decline. As with any part of the job search, it is imperative that you put thought and effort into these correspondences; they can make or break your first impression on your prospective employer.
Cover Letters
When writing a cover letter, you should remember that this is your opportunity to speak directly to each individual employer. Don't send out the same generic cover letter for each position! Tailor every letter for the job for which you are applying. If possible, address it to a specific person. Typically you will be able to find the contact name at the company's "about us" page on their Web site.
Be enthusiastic in your letter and explain why you are contacting the employer, if necessary, remind them of the type of work you are looking for or the specific position you are applying for. If you learned about the position through someone in particular, and you have approval to mention his or her name, it can be beneficial to do so in your cover letter.
Remember that you should not reiterate everything that is already in your resume or write a full autobiography. Your letter should be concise and demonstrate that you are the right person for the job. State why you are interested in the position, and point out some additional, relevant experiences that pertain to the job. Include your desire to meet with the employer to discuss how you would be beneficial to the company. You can add a statement like: "I will contact you next week to schedule a convenient time to get together."
Another word of advice on cover letters: avoid negatives. Save any explanations of gaps in employment history or other issues for the interview itself where you can explain them and let your personality outshine any possible concerns. Also avoid any discussion of salary history. If you were specifically asked for this information in a job posting, you should still keep your answer vague by offering a salary range or saying that your requirements are flexible.
And don't forget to include your contact information—your telephone number and email address. Always thank the reader for their time at the end of the letter as well.
Cover Letter Tips:
- Your letter should be one page in length and in typical business letter format.
- Keep the layout clear, easy to read, and with a logical progression.
- Proofread! And have a friend or someone at your career center proofread your cover letter.
- Use high-end stationery for your resume and cover letter.
- Use a typeface like Times New Roman, Courier or Book Antiqua.
- Don't forget to sign your letters or to attach resume!
Thank-You Letters
Always send a thank-you note after a job interview—to everyone who helped you with your job search, like people you had informational interviews with, references, people who refer you to job openings, or any other employment contacts that you want to keep in touch with.
After an interview, thank-you notes should be sent out as quickly as possible, ideally within 24-hours. If for some reason you are unable to do so, you can send an email, but a handwritten note is preferable.
Thank-you notes are also a good opportunity to include any information you may have omitted during the interview that you wish you had mentioned. But remember to keep the note brief! You should also reiterate your interest in the job, include a brief mention of your qualifications, and end with a final thank you. Again, always proof your thank-you letter and have someone check it over for you as well.
List of References/Letters of Recommendation
As part of the job search, you might be asked for a list of references to present to prospective employers. This list should include your references' name, title, company, phone number and email.
You can also secure letters of recommendation from both past professors and employers as well. These letters should explain a summary of your accomplishments in either the past position or course.
Job Search Emails
If you are like most people, you use email everyday to communicate with friends and family. Therefore your writing style when using email might be more casual than when you write in other formats. However, when using email during your job search, make sure your tone remains professional.
And don't forget to attach your resume! You don't want to have a resend the email with an "oops!" in the subject line. You can either attach your resume as a Word document or embed it within the body of the email. Some positions will specifically state how they would like your resume sent; otherwise they will typically be able to open attachments.
Email Tips:
- Keep your subject line professional and specific to the position.
- Personalize the email by addressing the recipient by name—just like you would when sending a cover letter.
- Your email correspondence should be similar to a cover letter, but more concise. You can use bullet points in order to organize and highlight the key points that you want to convey.
- Always include all necessary contact information.
Letters of Acceptance and Decline
In some cases, when you are at the point of accepting or declining a job offer, you will do so in written form. It is helpful to do this in a letter because it cements the decision and prevents any misunderstanding.
Tips for Letter of Acceptance:
- In a letter of acceptance you should include your agreed-upon starting salary and other benefits and bonuses, as well as your job title, starting date and location. If there is a relocation package, you should also state this agreement in the letter.
- Acceptance letters also typically include a brief note about your excitement about taking the position, and your pleasure in being selected for the job.
Tips for Letter of Declination
- In this type of letter you should reiterate your gratitude for the offer, but state a brief reason for turning down the position.
- You can also include a statement that leaves open the possibility of some future contact, if appropriate. It is important not to burn any bridges during the job search. You never know when you meet these contacts again during your career!


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Life can sometimes seem like an endless series of events: Fun events, boring events. Fancy events, casual events. Events for grown-ups and events for kids. Events at work, school, church or the neighborhood.
We walk away from an event with an opinion, sometimes as clear as "I liked it," or "I didn't like it," and people are most likely to like an event when it gives them way more than they expected.
That was something I heard a lot about on Saturday when I attended the second annual Strong Women, Strong Hearts. The event promised education, entertainment and indulgence.
And the nurses who organized the event delivered on that promise. The event spread over two floors of the building, covering the Upstate Healthlink/Oasis space as well as the classrooms of Empire State College. More than 500 daughters, mothers and grandmothers wandered through the rooms, each with a theme and offering to indeed educate, entertain or delight.
I expected the expert presentations. There were talks from teams of physicians, an attorney and professors. I didn't expect them to be packed with women ranging in age from younger than me to women old enough to be my (most of them sassy and fashionable!) grandmother. Women from across our community walked out of the sessions raving about the speakers and comparing notes on what they had learned in the sessions about heart disease in women, how to prevent it and how to recognize it. In addition, a whole other room held even more experts in stroke, midwifery, diabetes, and other fields.
Health screenings were offered. I got my blood pressure and my cholesterol checked, along with my BMI (body mass index) and pulmonary function or lung test.
Then there was the requisite "shopportunity." It is an event for women, right? I didn't expect to see so many awesome little shops, nestled one after the other in a beautiful sky-lit atrium. I had to pick up some new costume jewelry, stop to smell luxuriously scented candles, and test-drive a new lipstick color.
There were also plenty of ways to unwind. You could experience reiki therapy, yoga and meditation, get a facial or let it all go with a bit of Zumba. But some of my best stress relief came from hanging out with Lumpi and Daphne. No, these were not two of the aforementioned sassy and fashionable would-be grandmothers. They are therapy dogs at Upstate University Hospital, and they were some of my favorite smiling faces I saw at the event.
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We had a wonderful time at the Relax Bali Residence. The Villa was wonderful and we enjoyed the private swimming pool that was very clean. The sea is just in front of the villa. We swam and practiced snorkeling whenever we wanted. It was just a little tricky to pass the first waves as it is a pebble shore. We had a scuba diving introduction course and were accompanied on the liberty wreck. The team was wonderful and very professional. It was an amazing experience. We highly recommend the Relax Bali Residence.
After arrival we where a bit taken back by the rocky beach but within a day we got used to that and the resort provides shoes. We where in the monkey bungalows which are bit less luxurious, but they turned out to be very comfortable. It is soo far away from Holland:-)... We loved the personal attention during our stay. Our sons (15 & 13) got their open water diving certificate thanks to the serious and fun 3 day theory and practical lessons of Linda and Misa. Our youngest - 9 years - made her first introductory dives with a private instructor and we got fully back into it thanks to the great guiding of the diving crew. I even did a night dive which I had promised myself never to do... And loved it. The resort is small and quiet, the restaurant serves delicious food and cocktails - my favorite was the Arak Honey Lemon -, there is some great snorkeling to do and within a day you feel completely relaxed and at home.
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St.Petersburg - city for all seasons. Enjoy winter St.Petersburg. Winter carnivals with traditional Russian food and drinks, brilliant Opera and Ballet premiers, dazzling balls at the city palaces - these are features of Winter St.Petersburg.
Russian Winter Entertainment Through History
At the early 18th century and the end of the 19th century St.Petersburg winter life bustled with public entertainment. Colorful masquerades, outdoor parties in the suburban residences, carnivals, gorgeous sleighs processions, imperial balls in the chamber of the palaces impressed with their pomp and boisterous spirit. Nowhere in Russia were winter seasons more majestic than St.Petersburg.
Today, traditions of celebrating New Year, Christmas and Maslenitsa (Russian Carnival) come alive, welcoming all the world to share them in the banks of the Neva river and enjoy other events of cultural, sporting and social life in Winter Saint-Petersburg.
Nearly three centuries ago, among boundless expanses of snow and desolate dark woods, a new capital of the Russian state sprang up on the banks of the majestic Neva. It was here, in Saint-Petersburg, that the glorious traditions of the Russian Empire were formed. Imposing palaces arose among the snowy wilderness, and soon they were bustling with life.
The Tsars` Ball - Reviving Traditions
Over two centuries, a beautiful ceremony developed at the Imperial Court, only to be forgotten following the revolution of 1917. But now, at the beginning of the new millenium, our traditions are returning, and once again we have the chance to take part in this remarkable fete.
It is only in Saint-Petersburg that the glorious Russian and truly majestic spirit of the bygone era of the Tsars can be experienced. It was only quite recently, in historical terms, that the Russian Tsars lived in the Catherine`s Palace - their summer residence - and the balls, receptions and celebrations that were held there astounded the world.


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Top Pentagon lawyer quits
The Pentagon's top lawyer, Defense Department General Counsel Jeh Johnson, indicated Thursday that he plans to leave government at the end of the year.
Johnson disclosed his plans in a letter sent Thursday to President Barack Obama.
"Following some time off, I will...return to private law practice," Johnson wrote in the one-page letter, released to reporters by the Pentagon. "Thank you for the opportunity to be part of your campaign, your transition and your Administration. Thank you also for the best clients I will ever have: Robert Gates, Leon Panetta, and the men and women of the U.S. military."
Johnson helped oversee the Obama Administration's handling of the repeal of the military's ban on openly gay servicemembers, a policy better known as "don't ask, don't tell." He helped run a task force that examined all the issues that a repeal could raise and effectively cleared the way for the passage of repeal legislation signed by President Barack Obama in December 2010. The repeal took effect the following September.
"Jeh¹s influence has touched virtually all areas of the Department of Defense over the past four years, and he will be sorely missed," Defense Secretary Leon Panetta said in a statement Thursday night. "While I¹m sad to see him go, I¹m deeply grateful for this outstanding service to this Department, to our men and women in uniform, and to our nation since assuming his position in early 2009....He has guided me and the Department through some tense, real-world developments, and he helped develop policy on a range of complex issues involving the use of force, detention and prosecution, and cybersecurity."
"His leadership and persuasive analysis were also instrumental in the successful effort to repeal the 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell' policy and he oversaw a remarkably smooth process that has allowed gay and lesbian service members to serve with integrity and honor," Panetta added.
As word of Johnson's resignation spread Thursday, gay rights advocates praised his work to advance the repeal effort.
"We appreciate, admire, and applaud the critical leadership role that Jeh Johnson played in the repeal of the discriminatory 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell' law as General Counsel at the Department of Defense," said Allyson Robinson of Outserve-SLDN. "He has earned not only our respect, but also a place in history as a warrior for fairness and equality for all Americans."
Johnson also took part in Obama Administration legal deliberations relating to national security, though his advice was not always followed by the White House. When the U.S. and NATO initiated a bombing campaign in Libya last year, Johnson opined that it needed to be reined in after 60 days because of the War Powers Act, the New York Times reported. Obama ultimately decided to continue the campaign unabated, effectively overruling the position taken by Johnson and the acting head of the Justice Department's Office of Legal Counsel.
Johnson was a key player in the April 2011 decision to move alleged WikiLeaks source Pfc. Bradley Manning from a Quantico, Va. brig in the wake of growing protests from human rights groups and even the State Department's then-spokesman. The Pentagon lawyer traveled to Quantico to assess conditions of confinement critics said were unduly harsh and may have amounted to torture. After nine months at Quantico, Manning was moved to Fort Leavenworth, Ks., and placed in the normal pre-trial population there.
The top DoD lawyer also helped oversee legal changes to military commissions inherited from the Bush administration. He worked to improve press access to the tribunals by establishing a website that includes legal pleadings filed by the prosecution and defense, as well as judicial orders.
However, the Pentagon counsel never responded to a request from First Amendment advocates, journalists and others to establish a similar system for access to records relating to newsworthy court martial proceedings, like the prosecution of Pfc. Bradley Manning over alleged leaks to WikiLeaks. (POLITICO was among the news organizations requesting access.)
Johnson started out his legal career as a federal prosecutor in New York City and later became a partner at Paul Weiss. He also served for several years as counsel to the Air Force in the Clinton Administration.
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New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady was in a two-car accident in Boston early Thursday, but still made it to practice later that afternoon.
Boston radio station WEEI reported that the superstar, who is married to model Gisele Bundchen, was shaken in the 6:34 a.m. accident but refused to go to a hospital. The station said the accident occurred on the corner of Commonwealth and Gloucester in downtown Boston and that the jaws of life were used on a passenger in the other vehicle, which was a Ford Minivan, according to reports.
A source told ESPNBoston.com this morning that Brady left the scene and continued on to Gillette Stadium. He did not go to the hospital. Brady's Audi was towed from the scene, according to the Boston Herald.
He was later seen practicing with the team, and tight end Alge Crumpler said "He's here, he's ready to go."
The team's official Twitter page ran theis message: "Caught up with Brady briefly between meetings. Reports that he's ok."
"I understand he's fine, but I haven't talked to him," the two-time Super Bowl MVP's father, Tom Brady Sr., told the Herald outside his son's home.
The elder Brady had just arrived in the Back Bay from the family's California home and found out about the accident as soon as he got off his flight.
"Not the way you like to get off a plane," he said.
Brady has been in the news this week with numerous reports that he was close to finalizing a contract extension with the Patriots.
Contract discussions between the Patriots and Brady escalated Tuesday to the point where a deal could be completed before New England opens its regular season, a source close to the situation told ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter.
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South Asia is the most populous and densely populated region in the planet's most populous continent. Not surprisingly, therefore, it's home to many culturally rich nationalities who still struggle in the post-Colonial world for recognition, equality and self-determination.
(If interested, there are similar entries about Caucasia, Eastern Europe and North Asia.)
Assamese dancers (photo by Ramesh Lalwani)
The earliest known settlers in Assam are believed to be the Khasi and Synteng people of southeast Asia. The were later marginalized by the arrival of the Tibeto-Burman language speaking Monpas, Sherdukpens, Bhutan, Mishings, Deuris and Bodo-Kachari. The last major wave of immigrants seems to have been the Hindus around 500 BCE, although small numbers of many other groups have arrived since. As such, Assam today is a highly hybridized place that nonetheless is struggling for autonomy.


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Bonfire of the Humanities
Christine Lagarde is the latest ritualistic burning of a college-commencement heretic.
It's been a long time coming, but America's colleges and universities have finally descended into lunacy.
Last month, Brandeis University banned Somali-born feminist Ayaan Hirsi Ali as its commencement speaker, purporting that "Ms. Hirsi Ali's record of anti-Islam statements" violates Brandeis's "core values."
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good slogans followed, both at home and abroad. In the U.S., there
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Yourself a Farm" (1860) and "Don't swap horses in midstream"
(1864), Harding's "Let's be done with wiggle and wobble"
(1920), and Coolidge's "Keep Cool With Coolidge" (1924) [for some
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were the African National Congress's "A Better Life for All" (South
Africa, 1994) and the National Action Party's "Enough Already!"
(Mexico, 2000).
In the 2008 U.S. presidential contest, Republican John McCain's campaign was characterized by several slogans—one of which was "Country First," which was partially a tactic to distance McCain from President Bush and the Republican Party; partially an attempt to stress McCain's heroism during the Vietnam War; and partially a veiled effort to cast suspicion on Obama's patriotism (as I stated then). Democrat Barack Obama's main slogan, "Yes We Can," was probably more effective, as was his "Change we can believe in"—both being so positive and inclusive.
Back in February of this year, Jeff Mason
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Clearly, there still are economic problems that need to be addressed, and the new slogan would have to connote "resolve" and "leadership." Does "Forward" (which debuted in a seven-minute-plus video to promote President Obama's re-election) do that? Perhaps so, but probably no one slogan would be perfect. Here's what Obama said a few months ago: "Inspiration is wonderful, nice speeches are wonderful, pretty posters, that's great. But what's required at the end of the day to create the kind of country we want is stick-to-it-ness. It's determination. It's saying, 'We don't quit.'"
What about the past buzz words, "hope" and "change"? On those, David Axelroad, the president's key campaign adviser, stated: "This election is also about hope and about change. That doesn't necessarily mean they're going to be in the slogan."
How about Mitt Romney's slogan, "Believe in America"? To me, it appears that his campaign strategists are trying to emulate Ronald Reagan and his 1984 "Morning in America" campaign.


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With jazzy cymbalwork, seamless odd-time transitions, and cascading tom fills, Phil Collins defined progressive drumming while propelling Genesis to the highest heights of global success. As a lad in London he listened to jazz, the Beatles, and the Action before joining Genesis in time for Nursery Cryme. The Lamb Lies Down of Broadway marked a major change for the band and by Trick of the Tail Phil was lead vocalist while doubling on drums. "Wind and Wuthering", "Duke and Abacab" were all huge hits, while with his 'other' band, Brand X, he delivered burning fusion on "Unorthodox Behaviour", "Morrocan Roll", and others. There were sessions and production including Eric Clapton (Behind the Sun) and Howard Jones (No One is to Blame). But with the thundering drum intro for "In the Air Tonight" he defined his solo future. His Tarzan movie soundtrack scored him an Oscar, while his passion project, the Phil Collins Big Band, is another big success. Phil Collins is a player with a heart for the music.
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The Sweet Aromatic Pepper Tree Bonsai (Zanthoxylum piperitum) has a sweet aromatic peppery fragrance and bright green glossy foliage. It diplays small clusters of tiny white flowers and the bark is fissured and adds character and age to this very elegant and exciting bonsai.Great for beginners.


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Electrical System
In order to avoid damage and faults in electrical or electronic systems, electrical accessories should be installed at your authorized Porsche dealer.
Changing Fuses
Replacing fuses or relays with the engine running or the ignition on could cause electrical shock.
Defective relays should be changed only by an authorized workshop.
Electrical accessories should preferably be connected to the 12 V sockets.
The tire filling compressor must be connected to the cigarette lighter.
The sockets and thus the connected electrical accessories function even if the ignition is switched off or the ignition key is withdrawn.
If the engine is not running and the accessories are switched on, the vehicle battery will be discharged.
Do not operate additional accessories for more than 5 minutes when engine is off. Continuing to do so may drain the battery such that it may go completely dead.
Maximum power consumption for both sockets together: 70 W.


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NEW ORLEANS — Loaded.
That is the San Francisco 49ers, who after a runner-up appearance in Super Bowl XLVII appear poised for a potential dynastic-type run given a loaded roster facing few potential offseason departures.
Think about it. Their biggest roster subtraction figures to be a wink-wink one with the expected mutual departure of backup quarterback Alex Smith, who is due $1 million in guaranteed salary. Smith will receive an additional $6.5 million in base salary for 2013 should he remain on the roster after April 1, an unlikely prospect.
Teary eyes: 49ers try to look forward
Every indication is that coach Jim Harbaugh and general manager Trent Baalke are inclined to do right by Smith, who played the team-first good soldier when a concussion suffered against the St. Louis Rams Nov. 11 opened the door for Colin Kaepernick's ascension as the new-wave, dual-threat face of the franchise.
Smith is expected to request his release before the start of free agency March 12.
Harbaugh said this past week how appreciative he is of Smith's unselfish mindset.
"He coaches Colin now more than I do, and that speaks volumes of the kid of person and teammate that Alex Smith is," Harbaugh said.
Super moments: Summing up the game
Of their soon-to-be free agents, safety Dashon Goldson would seem the biggest priority to re-sign and keep alongside Donte Whitner in the secondary. Other free agents such as tight end Delanie Walker and receiver Randy Moss, 35, might be allowed to walk, especially given the depth of young receivers still stacked on the depth chart.
Harbaugh, however, on Friday repeated his desire for Moss to stay, saying, "For official publication, I, for one, definitely want Randy to come back. Hope he feels the same way."
Harbaugh also said Moss held up well physically. Moss hasn't said much, and it's possible it could come down to money.
And don't forget former New York Giants receiver Mario Manningham, who was having a solid season before suffering a season-ending torn anterior cruciate ligament Dec. 23 against the Seattle Seahawks. Manningham is expected to make a full recovery and be back at full strength after contributing 42 catches for 449 yards with a touchdown.
You decide: Did 49ers get robbed by no call?
Harbaugh and Baalke are expected to look to the draft for a bigger, more complete tight end than Walker, who has had issues at times with dropped passes. His 21 catches, including three for touchdowns during the regular season with just two more postseason catches, make Walker another replaceable part.
An ideal draft target upgrade?
Look no further than Stanford tight end Zach Ertz, a 6-6, 252-pound all-around threat out of a pro style offense who would plug in to Harbaugh's system adapted from his days coaching in Palo Alto.
Of course, the 49ers would likely have to move up into the top 15 of the first round. But that shouldn't be a problem for a team with few holes to plug and later-round draft picks to burn as trade currency.
And remember the 49ers have the equivalent of another first-round pick — last year's top pick, slot receiver A.J. Jenkins, who remains in the pipeline and has had a year to acclimate to their system.
Then, there is this: Typically, a Super Bowl team has its coaching staff raided. That wasn't been the case for the 49ers during the road to their first Super Bowl in 18 years, and it doesn't figure to an issue now.
Offensive coordinator Greg Roman was reported to be a designated target of new Jacksonville Jaguars general manager Dave Caldwell. But Roman's long-time friend Caldwell filled the Jaguars head-coaching vacancy with former Seattle Seahawks defensive coordinator Gus Bradley.
San Francisco 49ers running backs coach Tom Rathman said of Roman this week that, "To our benefit, we kept winning, and he's here."
That figures to be the case for most of the 49ers.
If there is one coach the 49ers could still be at risk of losing, it might be defensive line coach Jim Tomsula. That is, if New Orleans Saints coach Sean Payton is still searching for a defensive coordinator to replace the fired Steve Spagnuolo following the Super Bowl.


text: › Academics » Biology » Research & Internship Opportunities Home Prospective Students Program Overview Biology, B.A. Biology, B.S. Areas of Study Global Experience Research & Internship Opportunities Meet Our Faculty & Staff Current Students Facilities Townes Science Center Laboratory Equipment Contact Biology Plan a Visit ›Apply Now ›Give to Furman › Main Content Column 1 Whether you're interested in examining a molecule or an entire ecosystem, you'll find something exciting to study in the wide range of undergraduate research and internship opportunities offered by the Biology department. Maybe you'll study a neurodegenerative disease. Or how environmental conditions have impacted different species of fish. Regardless of your interests, the broad expertise of our faculty will have you covered. Our faculty serve as mentors and collaborators for these experiences, involving you in their research and helping you initiate your own projects. Indeed, all majors are required to participate in a research project or an internship. When you graduate from Furman, you won't just know some biology. You will have begun your training as a practicing biologist. If you'd prefer to work off campus, there are a number of opportunities available through internships and off-campus research. Internships may originate from the Internship Office or through faculty contacts. Explore your opportunities: Faculty researcH Sri Chandrasekaran: Biochemistry; drug resistance in yeast Adi Dubash: Cell Biology; cell adhesion and signaling in cancer Linnea Freeman: Biochemistry; effects of nutrition on the brain and cognition Dennis Haney: Environmental Physiology; fish responses to landscape change Eli Hestermann: Cell Biology; gene regulation in cancer cells David M. Hollis: Animal Physiology; genetic determinants of neural development Gregory P. Lewis: Ecosystem Ecology; effect of land cover on water quality Min-Ken Liao: Microbiology; ecology of aquatic and soil bacteria Travis W. Perry: Community Ecology and Conservation; effects of apex predators A. Joseph Pollard: Plant Ecology; metal hyperaccumulation and bioremediation John Quinn: Conservation Biology/Sustainability; bird conservation in agroecosystems Jason Rawlings: Immunology; genetics of T-lymphocyte activation Alison Roark: Environmental Physiology; endocrine disruptors and sex determination Laura Thompson: Plant Science and Ethnobotany; traditional agriculture and sustainability Victoria Turgeon: Cell Biology; nervous system development Wade Worthen: Community Ecology; determinants of diversity in insect systems Internships and Off-Campus Research Furman's internships mesh with the goals of Furman's liberal arts program, adding another component to your holistic academic experience. The Biology department has contacts at many sites in the Southeast, and we regularly recommend students for internships or research experiences at these facilities. summer research & Internships fellowships Furman is one of the few schools in the country that directly funds student internships, providing competitive fellowships for students who would otherwise receive little or no payment. Find out how we can fund your internship.


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Francesca (Fran) Marie Springer
Sept. 23, 1957-March 7, 2012
Pleasanton, California
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Fran passed peacefully on March 7, 2012 surrounded by family.
Francesca was born Sept 23, 1957 in San Francisco to Barbara DeSantis and the late John E DeSantis.
Mother to Jennifer Heafey and Michelle (Mike) DeLucia, grandmother to Michael and Marcus DeLucia, sister of Gina Hisel, Marianne Albretsen, Gianna DeSantis and John J DeSantis. Survived by Brian Heafey and Polo Morales and many aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews and many loving & devoted friends.
A woman of creativity and great strength, Fran was successful in launching multiple companies. She attended Notre Dame High School in Belmont. Fran?s heart was always in helping others and she never missed an opportunity to volunteer with the American Cancer Society and Relay For Life. Fran was always eager and ready to hop in the car and GO. She especially loved going to San Francisco and Lake Tahoe.Fran LOVED to dance and did so often and with great joy. The most special aspect of Fran was that she lived her life with joy and enthusiasm, and those of us whose lives she touched were truly blessed.


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|Last week we had the pleasure to be invited by Kirsten Winkler, one of the leading bloggers and opinion leaders of this newly born online language learning industry, to present our ideas about Communities and the Power of Crowdsourcing within a web conference.
A part from busuu.com, the founders of other great websites like Languages Out There, Wiziq and Italki also shared their opinion about that topic with more than 40 people joining this web conference from all over the world. By Crowdsourcing one understands the possibility of "outsourcing" different tasks to a community. A famous example is definitely Facebook which uses its community for translating the interface language into different languages.
We from busuu.com have just recently started to use the knowledge of our community for translating our learning content. We have treated this topic with great care as we always want to offer only high quality language learning material to our users. Therefore we ensured strong quality control systems in order to prevent mistakes. We are currently making a test with Brazilian Portuguese so in case you are a native speaker of that language and would like to volunteer for helping us with the translation of our learning content, please send an email to team[at]busuu[dot]com.
The conference was highly interesting and you can find all the presentations and more detailed information of this webconference here.
We want to thank Kirsten for the great organisation of this event and we are looking forward to more E-Teacher conferences in the future. As this industry is so new and we are all trying to find the right way we can only learn from each other by just sharing our ideas and thoughts.


text: Etihad Aviation Group (EAG) will introduce healthier Weqaya-approved meal options to its staff restaurants after signing an agreement with The Health Authority - Abu Dhabi (HAAD). The agreement represents a significant commitment by EAG to the wellbeing of its employees, while contributing to a healthier community in its home of Abu Dhabi. The "Weqaya" logo, the official mark of healthy eating in Abu Dhabi, is only permitted on foods and at food outlets that meet strict requirements on preparation and ingredients, as governed by HAAD. Weqaya labelling can be displayed when food items, such as a salad or sandwich, contain less than 750 calories, are low in fat, saturated fat, salt and sugar, and high in fibre, among other specifications. Dr. Nadia Bastaki, Etihad Aviation Group Vice President Medical Services, said: "We have been working closely with HAAD for many months to understand the Weqaya requirements and incorporate them into our business so that our staff restaurants offer food of the highest nutritional quality and employees can quickly identify what choices are best for their health." Speaking at SIAL Middle East 2016 in Abu Dhabi, Dr. Bastaki added: "This is a major undertaking by EAG and demonstrates our commitment to a healthier workforce and to the reduction of health conditions in the community linked to a poor diet. We would like to thank HAAD for their guidance and support." Dr. Omniyat Al Hajeri, Director of Public Health and Research at HAAD, said: "HAAD is ramping up its efforts to fulfil its vision for "a healthier Abu Dhabi" by promoting a healthy food culture in our community and ultimately increasing demand for it. In parallel to its awareness-raising efforts to increase demand, HAAD is also ensuring the availability of healthy food options across the Emirate of Abu Dhabi and making them easier to identify through the "Weqaya" logo. We will continue to stress that besides regular physical activity, healthy eating habits are a critical component of leading a healthier lifestyle." Etihad Aviation Group, in collaboration with HAAD, held training sessions for Etihad food handlers on how to prepare healthy food, according to Weqaya food specifications. So far, more than 50 chefs and food and beverage staff have gone through special training ahead of EAG's launch of nine Weqaya menu options across six staff restaurants this month. Dr. Al Hajeri added: "Our collaboration with EAG today, is an important milestone in promoting the Weqaya Nutrition Programme, and encouraging its adoption across the Emirate of Abu Dhabi. We will continue to work diligently with all our partners in both the public and private sector to ensure a smooth implementation and adoption of healthy food specifications at food supply companies, cafes, restaurants and market stores." The Weqaya Nutrition Programme was launched in September 2013 to raise awareness about healthy food items available at food outlets in the Emirate, while encouraging outlets to increase their healthy offerings. HAAD collaborated with the Quality Conformity Council (QCC) and Abu Dhabi Food Control Authority (ADFCA) to update the standards. The programme will help contribute to the effective reduction of risk factors associated with major non-communicable diseases, such as heart disease, diabetes and high blood pressure. To register for the Weqaya programme, food companies, food outlets or restaurants can visit http://www.haad.ae/erga/healthymenu.aspx Contact met Etihad Als wereldwijd opererende luchtvaartmaatschappij hebben wij natuurlijk overal ter wereld vestigingen. Lees hoe u contact kunt opnemen met uw dichtstbijzijnde Etihad-kantoor. Bekijk onze contactgegevens Feedback Als u een opmerking, compliment of klacht wilt doorgeven, of een vraag wilt stellen, klik dan hier Vind ons leuk Bezoek onze Facebookpagina! Bekijk ons Bekijk ons YouTube-kanaal!


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Hall County
Nine metro Atlanta counties that rely on Lake Lanier and the Chattahoochee River as their primary water source, including Hall County, remain in a Level 1 drought response. A Level 1 Drought Response requires water utilities to educate customers about drought conditions and the need to conserve water. There are currently no odd-even restrictions on outdoor water use, but residents should take steps to conserve water and are reminded to abide by the state's permanent year-round outdoor watering restrictions, which limits outdoor watering to before 10 a.m. and after 4 p.m. daily to avoid the hottest part of the day when more evaporation occurs. The water conservation and water-saving habits and actions that Georgia EPD and the Metro Water District encourage every day are important now as Lake Lanier continues to fully recover.
Water only as needed! Remember: In the fall and winter months, outdoor plants need less water. Water when plants show signs of distress (curling, wilting, graying foliage).
Steps Metro Atlanta Residents Can Take to Conserve Water
It's important to note that dry periods are part of the normal weather cycle. We don't know how long this drought may last, so we all need to do our part to conserve.
Here are some ways metro Atlanta residents can save water:
Find more conservation tips at My Drop Counts.


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Fire Fox has a great texture and would be good for baskets, pumpkins, animals, fruits, inner border or frames. It would be great for sewing, hooking, and appliqué projects.
This is 100% wool fabric and it has been felted for you and is ready for your rug hooking or wool applique projects.
WSW refunds shipping overages if it will save you $2.00 or more.
Sizes are approximate.
1-2 business days
I'll do my best to meet these shipping estimates, but can't guarantee them. Actual delivery time will depend on the shipping method you choose.
Buyers are responsible for any customs and import taxes that may apply. I'm not responsible for delays due to customs.
But please contact me if you have any problems with your order.
I sure do. If it is more than a $2.00 savings, I will go ahead and refund the shipping overages. You don't even have to ask. Who wants to spend too much money on shipping when you can buy more wool!
It means that I have washed the wool so it has shrunk. This tightens the fibers and helps prevent fraying for people that do wool appliqué and rug hooking. Think of the time your sweater was thrown in the dryer and it came out the size for a doll. So if you want wool that has not been felted, you can send me a custom request and I might have bolts that I have not washed all of the yardage.
Computer monitors are just different in how they depict color. Know that there will be some differences. Please read the description of the item where I will also describe the color if necessary. If it is just horribly wrong, please contact me and I will make it right.


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Defensive lineman Israel Idonije has left the Bears, but he could be making a return to Chicago this winter.
Per the Associated Press, Idonije has joined Rahm Emamuel in a promise to jump into the waters of Lake Michigan if children in Chicago read 2 million books between June 17 and August 10.
Last year, "Rahm's Readers" ripped through 1.5 million books. With a 33 percent increase, Idonije and Emanuel will end up suffering from 100 percent shrinkage.
Idonije recently signed with the Lions after 10 seasons with the Bears.


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Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group is the award-winning owner and operator of some of the world's most prestigious hotels, resorts and residences.
The Group has hotels in 27 countries worldwide across Asia, the Americas, and Europe. A family of individual hotels and resorts, each with their own distinct personality yet inherently linked to their exotic Oriental roots. The luxury brand strives to delight its guests by providing service that is gracious and sincere and steeped in the values of the Orient.
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Enjoy all the benefits offered to Silver and Gold Members and an upgrade to the next room category when making a reservation (subject to availability - room to room, suite to suite).
There is no separate hotel loyalty programme for you to join.


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anybody see a pattern here?
so, yeah, i'm slacking on the blogging. too much to do, to little time. most of my online life is now revolving around school, which is annoying and rewarding all at once. but hopefully, i will post some pics from this weekend that i'm enjoying in arlington, tx, with my india family. so brief but so fun to get to hang out again. i love that we can meet up and though it's been 9 months since i've seen most of them, it's like we can pick up where we left off. i need friends like that. i think we all do, really.
so, 9 months. that's a whole other topic. i like the idea of it, though, and i like the idea that maybe, symbolically, something new could be birthed any day now...maybe that's being cheesy, but who knows what the next weeks will hold. right now though, it's time for bed. pics soon!
anybody see a pattern here?