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The New Yorker took Teresa Heinz Kerry's word out of context; Hannity, NewsMax, WorldNetDaily followed
In April, Teresa Heinz Kerry gave an interview to Pittsburgh's Channel 4 Action News (WTAE-TV) anchor Sally Wiggin in which Heinz Kerry uttered the word "scumbags." On September 20, The New Yorker published an article by Judith Thurman distorting Heinz Kerry's use of the word, claiming that Heinz Kerry "employed the word 'scumbags' to describe some of her detractors." Conservative news outlets then echoed Thurman's distortion of Heinz Kerry's comment. In response to The New Yorker's September 20 distortion, Channel 4 set the record straight in a September 20 article titled "New Yorker Magazine Quotes Teresa Heinz Kerry Out Of Context."
Following is what Heinz Kerry told Channel 4 Action News' Wiggin in April:
HEINZ KERRY: I believe there is a nobility in public service. I believe every citizen can be a public servant. And should be.
WIGGIN: Do you think some of the nobility has gone out of public service?
HEINZ KERRY: Oh, there is a lot of scumbags everywhere. Not just in politics. In everything. There are a lot of immoral people everywhere.
And following is Thurman's distortion, published in the September 27 issue of The New Yorker (posted to The New Yorker's website on September 20):
[I]n a television interview with a Pittsburgh anchorwoman, [Teresa Heinz Kerry] employed the word "scumbags" to describe some of her detractors. I doubt that she knows the literal meaning of "scumbag," but perhaps, after forty years in America, nearly thirty of them as a political wife, observing how the flaws and contradictions of a personality as complex as hers are melted down for ammunition by the other side, she should have learned it.
Also on September 20, FOX News Channel Hannity & Colmes co-host Sean Hannity and right-wing news sites WorldNetDaily.com and NewsMax.com repeated Thurman's distortion of Heinz-Kerry's comment.
From the September 20 edition of FOX News Channel's Hannity & Colmes:
WORDS ON SCREEN: Are you a "scumbag" ? Mrs. Kerry might think so.
HANNITY: Let me ask you. So when your husband, so when Jacques Chirac or Vladimir Putin don't agree with her husband's policies, she's going to call them publicly an idiot? Or if a reporter when she's first lady says something she doesn't like she's going to tell the reporter to "shove it" as first lady? And she's going to call her political opponents of her husband "scumbags" ? And that will be refreshing in your world?
From the September 20 edition of ABC Radio Networks' The Sean Hannity Show:
HANNITY: [N]ow Teresa Heinz's latest extravaganza with the media, the hot-tempered Teresa lashing out at critics during a Pittsburgh television interview. By the way, and this was you know pretty much only revealed for the first time nationally in a profile in an issue of The New Yorker magazine, now the most outrageous by far of -- of the, uh, of the senator's wife, pushing the boundary of behavior.
I just -- this could possibly be if you vote for John Kerry to be president, this is what you get. The New Yorker's Judith Thurman chronicled some of Heinz Kerry's well-known verbal gaffes. ... "[I]n a television interview with a Pittsburgh anchorwoman, employed the word 'scumbags' to describe some of her detractors."
And this is the same woman, who by the way, liked calling herself African American to black audiences. So you either agree with her or you [sic: are] an idiot, a scumbag.
From a September 20 article by WorldNetDaily.com, titled "Teresa calls opponents 'scumbags': Would-be first lady continued indelicate invectives against enemies":
In her latest outburst against her political enemies, Teresa Heinz Kerry called her detractors "scumbags" during an interview with a Pittsburgh TV anchorwoman.
From a September 20 NewsMax.com article titled "Teresa: My Critics Are 'Scumbags'"
Hot-tempered would-be first lady Teresa Heinz Kerry has once again lashed out at her critics, this time during a Pittsburgh television interview where she called them "scumbags."
The ugly outburst, revealed nationally for the first time in a lengthy profile in the Sept. 27 issue of The New Yorker magazine, is the most outrageous so far by the billionaire ketchup heiress and pushes the bounds of behavior voters might accept in a first lady.
While WorldNetDaily.com and NewsMax.com ran articles on September 21 reporting that Pittsburgh's Channel 4 said that The New Yorker had taken Heinz Kerry's comment "out of context," neither conservative news site admitted to any culpability in repeating the distortion. In fact, NewsMax.com stood by its criticism of Heinz Kerry: "Sorry, News 4, but when the woman who wants to be first lady uses the word 'scumbag' in any context during a videotaped interview, that's news in anybody's book."


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BlackRock Inc., the world's largest asset manager, announced Wednesday that it is launching a series of indexes that let advisors and their older clients calculate how much annual income they will need in retirement as well as the level of savings they will need to reach their retirement income goals.
At the same time, BlackRock also is filing prospectuses for bond funds linked to the index, with the intention of offering the funds for use within its existing target date funds.
The BlackRock CoRI Retirement Index series was developed to help investors age 55 and older plan for retirement by tracking the estimated cost of $1 of future, annual inflation-adjusted lifetime income beginning at age 65. The value of each CoRI index in the series reflects the performance of a portfolio of corporate U.S. dollar-denominated bonds, U.S. government bonds and U.S. Treasury STRIPS that deliver a return approximating the cost of a person's lifetime income as it fluctuates over time.
The key to CoRI is that the indexes are investable, with an underlying bond portfolio, said Chip Castile, head of BlackRock's U.S. and Canada Defined Contribution Group at a New York press briefing on Wednesday. He added that the indexes, which resemble target date funds in that they have a date attached to them, have been running in a beta version behind BlackRock's firewall for the last month.
"This is the emerging issue of our time. Everybody is worried about income," Castile said. "The cost of retirement funds has tremendous volatility, like stocks and bonds. Now we're putting price information out there that you can see run across a ticker feed."
"The bond portfolio that underlies each index is the most significant innovation, representing a dynamic, market-based approach for tracking income pricing that gives investors unique insight into their progress toward their income goals," said Matthew O'Hara, managing director and head of Research and Product Development for BlackRock's Defined Contribution group, who co-designed the indexes with Castille.
(Echoing the theme of retirement income, State Street Global Advisors released on Wednesday the results of a survey of retirement plan participants, where 80% said they believe a guaranteed monthly payout benefit is a "must have," even if it means compromising some access to their retirement savings. The survey found 55% see generating a stable income as a top priority versus generating returns (27%) or preservation of capital (25%), and 69% believe that some sort of guaranteed monthly income stream will be necessary in addition to Social Security.)
BlackRock designed the CoRI Index levels to converge with the median price of an annuity at age 65. The series is designed primarily for individuals from 55 to 64 years old, and each index within the series is constructed with a view to the year in which those individuals will retire, assumed to be at the age of 65. A new index will be added every year.
One advisor on hand at the press briefing, Chuck Williams, managing director with Sheridan Road, a Chicago area retirement plan consulting business, said he plans to use the CoRI indexes using a BlackRock-designed income calculator when having conversations with his 55-and-over clients.
"This gives certainty," Williams said. "That's what clients want when they come into my office."
A CoRI Index's quantitative inputs include the individual's age and years to retirement at 65, current interest rates, the average price of immediate annuities (as a proxy for the price of lifetime income) and average life expectancy rates. The calculation of each Index includes a cost of living adjustment.
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Fitz's losing a lot of luster. This looks like bungling.
"A federal appeals court agreed with a lower court that federal prosecutors knew that a star witness during a five-week drug conspiracy trial was lying when he took the stand in a trial in which four people were convicted.
The ruling issued Friday by the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals opens the door for a new trial.
"When the government obtains a conviction through the knowing use
of false testimony, it violates a defendant's due process rights," Appellate
Court Judge Daniel A. Manion wrote for the three-member court."


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It Is All About BTC, LTC, ETH, ZEC mining as well as other alternative crypto currencies
When you are transferring a crypto currency from one address to another you need to pay a fee for the transfer to happen. With crypto coins like Bitcoin the fee is paid depending on the amount of the data that need to be included in a block for the transaction to happen, it is a single fee per Kilobyte of data that you have control over. Increasing the fee can result in faster inclusion in a block and faster processing of your transaction to get included in the Blockchain and the coins to move to the new address. Decreasing the fee from the recommended amount will usually result in slower confirmation time, but if the fee is too little your transfer may actually never happen. If the fee is too low and the transaction is taking too long to confirm you might try to Cancel Unconfirmed Bitcoin Transactions if you have used a local wallet like Bitcoin Core for example.
With Ethereum (ETH) the whole thing works a bit differently, though the general principle of paying a fee for transactions is pretty much the same. When you send Ethereum, transfer tokens, interact with smart contracts and so on you need to pay a fee in Gas, though the actual fee is paid in ETH anyway. With Ethereum you always pay a fee, even if your interaction with the blockchain is not successful or if it is successful. Here is an example, if you send some Ethereum coins to a smart contract and doing so with not enough Gas, the coins will not be sent, but you still will have to pay the fee and it will be deducted from your balance. With Bitcoin for comparison an unsuccessful transaction will not result in you still paying the transaction fees.
The total TX (transaction) fee you need to pay in Ethereum is calculated by multiplying the Gas Limit and the Gas Price you want to use for a transaction, you normally have control over the two values, but most of the cases you only change the Gas Limit. The Gas Limit is the maximum amount of Gas you are willing to pay for a transaction, you usually set it higher as you will only be paying the needed amount and not the maximum you have declared you are willing to spend. The second component, the Gas Price is normally preset at 21 Gwei to ensure a fast transaction, but at times this can be too much or too little. When there is a big ICO running or even a couple of smaller ones and there are a lot of transactions going on the Ethereum blockchain you might need to increase the Gas Price in order to avoid waiting up to a couple of hours for your transaction to finish. At the same time when the network is not so loaded you can significantly reduce the Gas Price to a level where you would still get very fast transaction, but at much lower total cost. Remember that the total fee for the transaction is being paid in ETH when you multiple the Gas Limit by the Gas Price, and you are being charged only the actually used Gas and not the whole limit you have set as a maximum you are willing to spend.
So it is really important to be able to easily track what is currently going on the Ethereum network and what is the Safe minimum Gas Price you can use in order to get your transaction executed relatively fast if you are not in a hurry and save on transaction cost or what to set as minimum if you want to have the transaction happen as fast as possible. For example the popular MyEtherWallet service has the Gas Price set by default to 21 Gwei and most people don't change it as it ensures relatively quick transaction execution most of the time. If you check the current situation with the help of a service like ETH Gas Station for example at the time you want to make a transaction on the Ethereum network you can get a better idea on how much Gas Price to use and still get satisfying results.
What you need to remember is that the Gas Price is what decides how fast a transaction is going to be executed and not the Gas Limit, the limit is there to make sure you don't overspend more than you are willing to pay. The final TX fee (Gas Limit * Gas Price) does not guarantee fast processing time with a very high Gas Limit, the important factor for faster processing is the Gas Price, provided that you have enough Gas Limit to execute the interaction on the Ethereum Blockchain. Note that there are times when you can easily go with just 1 Gwei Gas Price and still have a transaction executed in up to a few minutes, though at busy times you often have to use between 20-30 or even up to 50 Gwei Gas Price… higher than that it is usually unreasonable and it is recommended to wait a bit for the situation to calm down. So be careful and do not spend more for fees than you need to and if a quick check at a useful website can save you some ETH why don't take advantage.
– Go and check the ETH Gas Station website as it might be quite useful for some of you…


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Facing criticism for acting too slowly, the board overseeing the largest fund created after the Dec. 14 shooting at the Sandy Hook Elementary school announced Tuesday that it will provide $4 million to 40 families affected by the massacre.
The families of the 20 first-graders and six adults killed, as well as families of 12 surviving first-graders and the two teachers who were injured, will receive money from the Newtown-Sandy Hook Community Foundation Inc., the volunteer board that is now in control of what has commonly been called the United Way Fund.
The group said that the $4 million will come from the fund that contains more than $11 million, although it does not provide a breakdown by victim. The board held a special meeting Friday and decided to form an emergency subcommittee to dole out the initial payments.
"This initial release of funds and our schedule of activities in the next two weeks reflects the board's intention and efforts to balance a thoughtful, transparent process with the appropriate sense of urgency to meet the needs of the community", said Anne Ragusa, a member of the Foundation's Board of Directors.
The foundation plans on holding several public hearings to determine how the rest of the money will be spent. In addition a subcommittee will meet with victims' families, survivor families, injured teachers, first responders, teachers and school personnel over the next 2 weeks to determine how the initial $4 million will be distributed.
"The process is not as quick as some would like it to be but we tried to move as rapidly as we could," board member Dr. Charles Herrick said. "The families are anxious and concerned and have immediate needs and we are sensitive to that urgency."
But Herrick said the committee must also plan for longer term needs of children from the Sandy Hook School as they go through the school system.
"As the children of Sandy Hook go through our school system they are going to need help for years," Herrick said. "One of the things we picked up from other communities is the unanticipated long-term needs that increased over time for alcoholism, suicide attempts and depression."
It must determine who else will be eligible for payments, how much money each person should get and whether money should be set aside for other uses such as on-going counseling, to offset school security costs or to help build a memorial.
Several of the victims' families have complained to Gov. Dannel P. Malloy in the past few weeks that the United Way was moving too slowly in determining how the funds would be handled. Malloy had initially expressed concerns about how any funds would be handled a few days after the massacre.
In response to the families' complaints Malloy's legal counsel Luke Bronin sent a strongly worded message to United Way officials last week that they were moving too slowly.
"The Governor remains deeply concerned that the process that the Fund is developing is far too slow, doesn't appear to prioritize getting funds quickly to the families and others most directly affected, and risks turning what has been, and should be, a unifying expression of support and unity into a lengthy, divisive process," Bronin wrote in a letter to Kim Morgan, the executive director of the United Way of Western Connecticut. The Courant obtained the correspondence through a Freedom of Information request.
In her response, obtained by The Courant, Morgan wrote that the fund was never meant for just the victims' families. She noted that the board was aware the families received $60,000 from other sources and that the board wanted to get additional input on how best to distribute the money.
"Of concern to the board is that while assisting the most affected families, that the first responders, teachers, and children who survived in Sandy Hook Elementary School will also experience long-term consequences from the tragedy. A portion of funds must help prevent and support these consequences," Morgan wrote.
"Every day many of us hear stories from families trying desperately to help their children of all ages, stories from first responders and teachers who fear for their peers' future, and stories from the many circles that exist in a tight-knit community (the girl scout leaders, the bus drivers, the soccer coaches, the grandparents, etc.)," she wrote. "These are people who will never call the governor's office, but are anticipating that funds will help those they love for years to come."
Malloy in Tuesday said he was encouraged by the committee's plan.
"I've been very clear that providing relief to those most directly affected by the tragedy at Sandy Hook Elementary School needs to be a priority, and that funds should be made available as quickly as possible," he said. "Nothing can repair the damage that was done, but I do believe that the Foundation has an obligation to help those who were so terribly and permanently affected."
The United Way of Western Connecticut offered to oversee the fund for town officials with the understanding at that the town would take it over and determine how it would be distributed.
Earlier this month, The Courant reported that more than $15 million has been raised from all over the world but that no one was tracking where that money was going.
Many of the groups collecting the money sprouted up in reaction to the slayings. Many have not registered as charities with the state or the Internal Revenue Service.
Organizations are supposed to register as charities with the state Department of Consumer Protection if they plan to collect money in Connecticut. Since Dec. 14, about 30 groups have registered, according to state records. But many more have been established.
State officials earlier late last month sent a letter to 69 groups they identified as collecting money in response to the Newtown tragedy.
The letter, which was co-signed by state Attorney General George Jepsen and DCP Commissioner William M. Rubenstein, includes a survey that asks for specifics as to what exactly the groups are raising money for and seeks the approximate amount of money the group has raised.
It also asks whether the funds will be used solely for the victims of the tragedy and, if not, what percentage will be. It also asks the groups to identify services they have provided to the victims and what, if any, recipients have been identified.
The groups have a deadline of April 12 to respond. The results of the survey will be posted online by both the attorney general and consumer protection. The survey is voluntary, but officials hope that by posting the information online every charity will respond.
By far the group that has drawn the most criticism is what has become known as the United Way Fund because very little of the millions it has collected has been distributed. While some family members of victims took to social media to criticize the group, many other families have privately expressed their anger to the governor's office.
Many of the families have started their own private funds in their child's name.


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Apr 06, 2010 | ISBN 9781400075690
May 05, 2009 | 540 Minutes
"Cooper's work reminds us of Langston Hughes and Zora Neale Hurston…. It's a delight to read." —Alice Walker
"[J. California Cooper] is my favorite storyteller. What songs she sings." —Nikki Giovanni
"Yes, life is short. Luckily, its also filled with the magic of beguiling and provocative books like this." —The Newark Star-Ledger
"J. California Cooper is absolutely brilliant. One of the best writers of all time." —Jill Scott
"My fifth-grade teacher . . . one day said, 'Instead of calling and asking me for advice, try reading J. California Cooper.'" —Halle Berry
"Wonderfully crafted. . . . Cooper's characteristic motherly wit carries an appealing raft of characters through a world tougher than it is tender, but touched with beauty and wisdom." —Publishers Weekly
"It is as if [Cooper] is patting the seat next to us, enticing us to come sit and listen." —Ms.
"A genius storyteller." —The Boston Globe
"Cooper's characters are the folk heroes of black culture." —Essence
"Reminiscent of Zora Neale Hurston's groundbreaking 1937 novel, Their Eyes Were Watching God. . . . Narrated with gentle wit and humor, [Life Is Short But Wide] explores the importance of love, religion, redemption, and family." —Library Journal
"Cooper writes about love as if it were a small stream, a ray of hope, a whisper in God's ear, an essence all of its own. . . . A must read full of history, wisdom and love." —Cityflight


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Wasn't really sure what to call this, or where exactly to post it. Here goes.
I am trying to make a link between the practice of pressing hands drills where you begin by offering up your front arm and your opponent does the same. Generally, the exercises begin like the Shuto Uke drill of Iain's:
How do I take this neat arms-crossed guard and fit it into a more chaotic scenario? This would also apply to a number of other drills that start in a similar crossed-arm posture as well. I have been training some drills that start from a similar position but they seem to be missing some elements. I don't buy easily into some of what I have seen so far. For example, the idea that my opponent will just 'give' me this arm without pulling back does not sit well. I'm not doubting the skills but I know that there is more to it.
I have a few of my own ideas about how this all fits, I would just like to know what other people are finding. Some of my assumptions are:
1. It is a drill to build and practice technique(s). It may not directly transfer into block, then do X. But it could!
2. This may not be used form a purely defensive position. As seen in the clip above, it can be useful when the opponent blocks YOUR attack. I have practiced this way but would like to hear what else is working for people out there.
3. There may be no need to close distance into this type of drill. I see this being more about dealing with the middle of the conflict, once things have become close and messy, rather than just the opening punches.
I guess what I'm asking is has anyone found techniques they like that consistently lead up to this position? I'm trying to plug this into the bigger picture so to speak.
I hope this makes some sense. Thanks.


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The creativity bug has been on vacation these last few weeks… Most of my posts have been lists or recaps or link-ups. All those things are great, but I usually try to throw in an opinion piece or heartfelt rant here and there. I've just been so tired. We're both healthy and safe and happy, so I feel terrible complaining, but I really am exhausted right now.
You know how some people get tired and sad during the last half of winter but suddenly perk up in the spring with all the sunshine and rain and blooming flowers? Yeah- I'm the opposite. I hate this season and it totally drains me. Plus, Thunderstorms + Lylee = Audrey on the couch all night with a trembling dog and maybe 3 or 4 interrupted hours of sleep.
It's also our gateway into the "crazy season" with the business. And tax season. (Sweet Mother of Pearl, don't get me started on the taxes we owe this year *sob*) Anyway… stress levels are HIGH and there's very little separation of personal and professional and canine stress at the moment.
So that's what's going on with me right now. Ha.
But in other random news…
Lylee went to the doggie spa (read: groomers) for the first time and had her nails professionally dremeled. It was taxing on both of us, but she was happy at the end and her nails looked good. So that's a win.
We host an Easter meal at our house for K's side of the family so I'm gearing up for that. People are always eager to bring sides so it's never too much stress on me 😉 This year I'm going to make a mashed potato casserole, carrot bread, and decorated eggs! We're either going to have brisket or a pork shoulder… I hate ham so the perk of hosting Easter is eliminating it from the menu 😀
Our 4 year anniversary is on the 27th of this month. K planned last year's outing so it's my turn this year. (I don't know when we started taking turns…?) Any ideas for me?
And with that I'm off to try meditation (or a
bottle glass of wine) and hopefully enjoy the weekend with family and friends and church 🙂
What are your weekend/Easter plans?


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- Create the Skin with a similar shape and 3 tabs
- We only need the skin which is contained within the red brackets in the screen shot
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• The opponents box/oval and the Play Match buttons
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Okay, I have some MP3 that I would like to use as ringtones. I see that iTunes has a place for ringtones, but how do I get a file there? Can you not make your own ringtones?
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Bipartisan skepticism over the effectiveness of car pool lanes at reducing emissions and vehicle congestion could help put the brakes on a new plan in the works.
In California, there are currently two types of car pool lanes in use, HOV, or high occupancy vehicle lanes, which limit use during certain hours to vehicles with two or more occupants. The theory is that such limits will spur car-pooling, reducing the total number of vehicles in use.
But the state has also started limited use of what are called HOT lanes, short for high occupancy toll lanes. Single occupant vehicles are allowed to use such lanes if they pay a special fee, effectively converting what were once freeway lanes into toll roads.
At a hearing on Tuesday, committee chairman Alan Lowenthal said lawmakers introduced five bills in the legislature this year to convent more HOV lanes into HOT lanes.
"We don't even know if HOV lanes are working so how are we going to expand to HOT lanes until we begin to bring everybody together and really look at some of these issues," Sen. Alan Lowenthal said.
Senator Bob Duff says he's skeptical of how restricting the use of freeway lanes is supposed to increase traffic speeds or reduce vehicle congestion.
"I was in one those this morning -- jammed bumper to bumper -- so I don't know how that solves anything," Huff said.
Chairman Lowenthal plans to hold another meeting next month, questioning whether the state program which allows low or zero emission vehicles to be issued special permits to use HOV lanes should be continued.
"Should we be renewing those, should we be setting new standards, all of that really we'll be talking about in the next hearing, what we should be doing," Sen. Alan Lowenthal said.
HOV Could Be on FastTrak to Nowhere
Bipartisan skepticism over the effectiveness of car pool lanes at reducing emissions and vehicle congestion could help put the brakes on a new plan in the works.


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On September 28, 2010, Aleksandr Bastrykin, Russia's top investigating official, told a visiting CPJ delegation that it was "a matter of honor" for his agency to solve a string of journalist murders committed under the country's current administration. "It is a matter of proving our professionalism," he said. Bastrykin admitted his team of investigators had made a mistake "rushing" the case of murdered Novaya Gazeta journalist Anna Politkovskaya to court two years earlier. This time, he said, detectives were doing a thorough job, gathering solid evidence that would hold up to the scrutiny of a jury trial.
Video: Impunity on Trial in Russia
The meeting demonstrated a notable shift in tone; Bastrykin was more open in his interaction with CPJ than any Russian official had ever been. His agency, the Investigative Committee of the Russian Federation, which is tasked with solving serious crimes, announced two days later that it was reopening five closed or suspended inquiries into journalist murders. The decision, a spokesman said, was prompted by the meeting with CPJ. Cautious hopes were kindled that Russian authorities were starting a new chapter--not only in tackling the murder cases but also in communicating with the public.
More than a year later, however, the rhetoric is largely unmatched by results.
Investigators won convictions in one case--the double murder in Moscow of Novaya Gazeta reporter Anastasiya Baburova and human rights lawyer Stanislav Markelov--and they made progress in solving the slaying of Politkovskaya, the highest profile of the 20 journalist murders committed since 2000. In the double murder, a jury declared two defendants guilty in April 2011 and sentenced them to lengthy prison terms. In Politkovskaya's case, authorities announced the arrest and indictment of the suspected gunman in mid-2011, then detained a retired police lieutenant colonel and charged him with helping carry out the killing.
By late year, the circle of suspects in the 2006 Politkovskaya murder was growing, but the mastermind who had sent the assassin to her doorstep remained unidentified. In the Baburova-Markelov case, investigators said the two people convicted in the 2009 murders had a number of accomplices, yet those suspects remained at large. And the death toll grew yet again in December, when an assassin gunned down Gadzhimurad Kamalov, founder of the Dagestani weekly Chernovik, which had investigated government corruption, human rights abuses, and Islamic radicalism.
Failure to prosecute the masterminds perpetuates impunity, even in cases where significant initial progress is made. The heart of the problem is a lack of political will and an apparent link between political power and criminality. "The impunity the masterminds enjoy--this is the main part of the mechanism, which breeds new murders," said Sergey Sokolov, deputy editor of Novaya Gazeta. And when impunity is the norm, journalists stay away from topics that could get them in trouble. "The most effective protection for a journalist nowadays is self-censorship," said Grigory Shvedov, editor of the online news outlet Kavkazsky Uzel (Caucasian Knot), which maintains a network of correspondents in the volatile North Caucasus region. "This is why we are seeing fewer and fewer examples of independent, investigative journalism." His agency is not relenting, but his correspondents face severe risks.
At an October 4 Council of Europe discussion on journalist protection, Sokolov was asked how those who order attacks on the press are able to evade justice. "Why aren't they held accountable?" he said. "Because, one way or another, these are people connected to power, which in turn means that they are connected to big money and criminality. Unfortunately, no one has been able to untangle this skein."
The latest Politkovskaya murder inquiry has exposed just how tangled that skein is. Two suspects in the case are former high-ranking police officers indicted on charges that they used official resources to organize the murder. One is retired Lt. Col. Dmitry Pavlyuchenkov, who was head of surveillance at Moscow's Main Internal Affairs Directorate, the city's police force, at the time of the slaying. Using their ties to criminal figures, the former police officials formed a gang to kill Politkovskaya, the investigation found. Dmitry Muratov, Novaya Gazeta's editor, said his newspaper's own investigation reached similar conclusions. "The department for which Pavlyuchenkov worked is one of the most secretive, closed police subdivisions," Muratov told the news agency RIA Novosti in September. "It is a department that carried out surveillance, determined people's whereabouts, and tapped their conversations."
Pavlyuchenkov and his subordinates "de facto privatized the capacities of their posts and leased out, if you will, the services of their office," Muratov said. "For instance, for US$100 an hour, anyone could buy the services of this department if they had access to Pavlyuchenkov and his team." After Pavlyuchenkov was indicted, Muratov said: "We can now reveal that Pavlyuchenkov used the official cars of his police department to carry out surveillance of Anna Politkovskaya to determine her address and usual routes."
How the official Politkovskaya investigation proceeds will show whether Russian investigative authorities have truly moved toward independence or whether they are still bound by the powerful influences that stop them from exposing the truth. Muratov, if welcoming of the recent headway, remains cautious. He and his Novaya Gazeta staff have more experience than any other newsroom in Russia in seeking justice for colleagues; five journalists and a lawyer for the paper have been murdered in retaliation for their work since 2000. In each case, the paper did its own journalistic investigation. The day that authorities detained Pavlyuchenkov, officials also announced they had "information about the suspected mastermind of the crime." In response, Muratov urged vigilance. "I am uncomfortable with the quickness and lightness with which investigators started talking about the mastermind," Muratov told the local press on August 24. "I just know what such loud statements turn out to be. ... I think we can expect some politically motivated actions."
As if to confirm Muratov's apprehension, the business daily Kommersant reported in September that Pavlyuchenkov had named Boris Berezovsky, an exiled Russian oligarch and a staunch Kremlin critic, as the mastermind of Politkovskaya's murder. Bastrykin's office neither confirmed nor denied that his agency was pursuing that angle. In response, Anna Kachkayeva, the Politkovskaya family lawyer, said her clients "did not need an assigned mastermind in the case."
Berezovsky's name first appeared in connection with Politkovskaya's killing when, speaking in Germany days after the murder, then-President Vladimir Putin attributed the crime to "certain persons who are hiding abroad from Russian justice [and] have long nurtured plans to sacrifice someone in order to create a wave of anti-Russian feelings and do Russia harm." (Berezovsky was convicted of embezzlement in Russia, charges he has disputed as politically motivated. Moscow has long sought his extradition from the United Kingdom, to no avail.) Colleagues and supporters of Politkovskaya have brushed off the Berezovsky theory as nonsensical. Lyudmila Alekseyeva, a veteran human rights defender and chairwoman of the Moscow Helsinki Group, told the German public broadcaster Deutsche Welle in October: "I think this is a trick of the investigators in order to distract us from the real people behind the murder. Berezovsky is no angel and I have little sympathy for him, but what we have here is speculation and conjecture and I wonder who is taking advantage of that."
Colleagues have reason to be skeptical. More than two years after another Novaya Gazeta reporter, Natalya Estemirova, was abducted in Chechnya and found murdered in Ingushetia, her killers walk free. The investigation into the July 15, 2009, killing of Estemirova, a Grozny-based journalist and human rights defender, started off on the right track only to get derailed, her colleagues at Novaya Gazeta and the human rights organization Memorial told CPJ. At a July press conference in Moscow, they presented the results of their independent investigation, which revealed numerous apparent flaws in the official inquiry.
At the time of the murder, Estemirova was investigating the possible involvement of Chechen police officers in the July 7, 2009, public execution of Rizvan Albekov in the village of Akhkinchu-Borzoi. She was the first journalist reporting on the case. The Investigative Committee initially focused on the story as the likeliest reason Estemirova was murdered, colleagues said. In their report, "Two Years After the Killing of Natalya Estemirova: Investigation on the Wrong Track," Novaya Gazeta, Memorial, and the International Federation for Human Rights found that lead investigator Igor Sobol had sought information from the local prosecutor's office about Albekov's killing and local police abuses.
But investigators inexplicably stopped pursuing the lead in early 2010. The current inquiry, the report's authors said, has focused on Alkhazur Bashayev, a rebel leader whom Chechen authorities say was killed in a 2009 special operation. Bashayev was allegedly angered by Estemirova's investigation into accusations that he and other separatists were recruiting young men in a Chechen village. But the report by Estemirova's colleagues raised dozens of questions about the official theory. How could the car allegedly used to kidnap Estemirova contain no sign of a struggle? How was the unsophisticated suspect able to falsify the police identity card that Chechen police claim to have found in the Bashayev home, along with the murder weapon? What happened to the genetic material collected from under Estemirova's fingernails that likely contained the DNA of her killers? The material, the report said, showed that Estemirova struggled with at least three attackers, one of whom was a woman. But investigators ordered only one type of DNA testing, which could neither categorically confirm nor disprove the involvement of Bashayev. In the process of testing, the report's authors said, the DNA samples were depleted, making further testing nearly impossible. It is possible, however, to compare the completed test results against other potential suspects--such as the police officers implicated in the Albekov execution. Why hasn't this been done?
The Investigative Committee did not respond in detail to the report, instead issuing a statement that said the findings "are not based on facts but are simply the subjective opinion of persons who do not possess the necessary competence, do not have information, and do not have access to all of the materials of the criminal case." The Investigative Committee did not explain what it found concerning the possible link to Estemirova's reporting on the extrajudicial killing of Chechen resident Albekov. The committee did not respond to CPJ's written request for comment on the Estemirova investigation.
CPJ spent three months in Russia in 2011, reporting on the investigations into journalist murders and other attacks on the press. Colleagues of Estemirova and individuals close to the official inquiry told CPJ that Moscow investigators are obstructed from working in Chechnya. "They know who the killers are, and they say that in private conversations. But they are simply unable to proceed," said a person tracking the investigation who spoke on the condition of anonymity because he was not authorized to discuss the case publicly. The person did not elaborate on the obstruction.
The North Caucasus is the most dangerous assignment for reporters in Russia. Politkovskaya, Estemirova, Kamalov, and another murdered journalist, Forbes Russia Editor Paul Klebnikov, were all investigating corruption and human rights abuses in the region. In two of the cases, suspicions have fallen on Chechnya's administration, specifically the republic's president, Ramzan Kadyrov. The reporting by Politkovskaya and Estemirova implicated local security and law enforcement officials in human rights abuses, as it did with the military men known as Kadyrovtsy for their devotion to the Kadyrov clan. Kadyrov had made no secret of his hostility toward both journalists and the organizations they represented--Memorial and Novaya Gazeta. In March 2008, for instance, Kadyrov summoned Estemirova for a meeting and asked her a series of questions about her family, including her teenage daughter. According to Human Rights Watch, Kadyrov told the journalist: "Yes, my arms are in blood up to my elbows. And I am not ashamed of it. I killed and will kill bad people. We are fighting the enemies of the people." Estemirova's daughter was relocated after that meeting, and the journalist herself briefly traveled away from home.
At the September 2010 meeting with the Investigative Committee, CPJ asked Bastrykin and his team whether they had questioned the Chechen president as part of the Estemirova and Politkovskaya murder inquiries. Yes, investigators said, but they had not found evidence of his involvement.
The lack of resolution in the slayings of Politkovskaya, Estemirova, and Klebnikov does not bode well for lesser-known provincial cases, such as the murders of two consecutive editors of the muckraking newspaper Tolyattinskoye Obozreniye in the industrial city of Togliatti. The handling of those cases--lower in profile and subject to local political influence--further test Russia's commitment to the rule of law.
Valery Ivanov and Aleksei Sidorov, killed 18 months apart in the early 2000s, had edited a publication unique for Togliatti, boldly exposing corruption, organized crime, and government wrongdoing in Russia's car-making capital. At the time of their killing, colleagues said, both had been investigating alleged police misappropriation of assets that had belonged to the late crime boss Dmitry Ruzlyayev. Despite witnesses to both killings, testimony from family and colleagues, a common compelling lead, and Tolyattinskoye Obozreniye articles brimming with characters who could have been angered by the paper's critical coverage, investigators did not arrest a single suspect in Ivanov's murder and tried an innocent man in 2003 in Sidorov's murder. The trial, which ended in an acquittal, revealed multiple flaws in the police investigation, including a coerced confession and disregarded evidence. Neither murder, authorities said at the time, was related to the editors' work. Ivanov, they said, was killed because of a business dispute; Sidorov in a street brawl.
Both cases were dormant until, seven years later, the federal Investigative Committee reopened them and moved them out of Togliatti to the jurisdiction of the regional Investigative Committee in Samara, a move that was supposed to shield the inquiries from powerful local interests. The news was welcomed by relatives and colleagues of Ivanov and Sidorov.
Two months after reopening the cases, the Samara Investigative Committee announced progress. Officials said evidence suggested the editors' killings were linked to two other murders in Togliatti; shortly after, the agency said it had identified a circle of five suspects. This seemed to be a long-overdue step in the right direction. But the initial publicity that stirred attention at home and abroad was followed by months of silence. In mid-year, CPJ traveled to Samara and Togliatti on a fact-finding mission, meeting investigators as well as the victims' colleagues and families. Despite the rhetoric, CPJ found, the new investigations had yielded no tangible results.
"They make a first step, some symbolic gesture, but then there is no follow-up," Yelena Ivanova, Valery Ivanov's widow, told CPJ. She said a detective with the Samara Investigative Committee met with her in October 2010 to offer assurances that her husband's killers would be brought to justice. She said she had not heard from the committee since. Vladimir Sidorov, father of slain Aleksei Sidorov, is equally skeptical of the new investigation. "The system is a corporate organism," he said, one in which an investigator's good work is often negated. "An individual cannot do anything on their own."
Meeting with CPJ in June, top officials with both the Samara and the Togliatti investigative committees said they had pursued every lead, questioned every witness, and considered all evidence in the murders of Ivanov and Sidorov. Yet no arrests had been made. As in Estemirova's killing, investigators issued an arrest warrant in the Ivanov case for a man widely believed to be dead. Russian news reports say the suspect, a reputed contract killer named Sergey Afrikyan, was killed after an assassination attempt went awry. No suspects have been named in the Sidorov case. And no mastermind has been identified in either murder.
"Authorities must do more than live by a calendar of anniversaries," Nadezhda Prusenkova, Novaya Gazeta's press secretary, told CPJ. Whenever the next journalist murder anniversary nears, she said, a spokesman issues a statement that the investigation continues and "that measures are being taken." The public is temporarily appeased until the next date that calls attention to the cases.
Statements are not enough; the families and colleagues of the victims are tired of them. A better tone has been helpful, but thus far the official promises have fallen far short of achieving justice. Without tangible results--the prosecution and conviction of all those behind violent attacks on journalists--enterprising, independent journalism in Russia has a bleak future.
Nina Ognianova, CPJ's Europe and Central Asia program coordinator, conducted a three-month fact-finding mission to Russia in 2011 as part of CPJ's Global Campaign Against Impunity and at the invitation of the Russian Union of Journalists. CPJ's Global Campaign Against Impunity is underwritten by the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation.


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substitute for it, and all its tires, tools, accessories, equipment,
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trailers and motor homes listed in this Agreement. "Loss of Use"
means the loss of our right to use the Trailer/Vehicle for any reason-including
non-rental uses such as display of the Vehicle, display of the Vehicle for
sale, non-revenue transportation by employees-due to damage to it or loss of it
during this rental. "Fuel" means gasoline for a vehicle, generator
and propane.
1. Rental, Indemnity
and Warranties. This
is a contract for the rental of the RV written on this Agreement. We may
repossess the RV at Your expense without notice to You, if the RV is abandoned
or used in violation of law or this Agreement or we feel the RV is in any
danger due to actions or conversations between You and Us. If the RV is
repossessed, You agree to forfeit all monies associated with the lease of the
RV. You agree to indemnify us, defend us and hold us harmless from all claims,
liability, costs and attorney fees we incur resulting from, or arising out of,
this rental and Your use of the RV or our repossession of it. We make no
warranties, express, implied or apparent, regarding the RV, no warranty of
secondary systems, merchantability and that the RV is fit for a particular purpose other then recreational camping.
2. Condition and Return
of RV. You
must return the RV to the same location you initially received it or other
location we specify, on the date and time specified in this Agreement,
and in the same condition that You received it, except for ordinary wear and
tear. If the RV is returned after hours specified on the Rental Contract, You
remain responsible for its safety and any damage to the RV until we inspect it
upon our next opening for business and will be responsible for all late charges
of $50 for every hour the RV is returned late or up to $250 per day late.
Calling our office or the RV Owners contact number to notify us of Your late return does not release You
from Your Agreement to return by the date and time noted on this Agreement.
3. Service, Road
Hazards and Fuel.
Service to the RV or replacement of parts or accessories during the rental must
have our prior approval. All tire repair/replacement is entirely Your
responsibility while the RV is in Your possession. All failed tires must be
returned to us for inspection. Damage due to road hazards, curb cutting, low
tire pressure or extensive dirtiness will not be reimbursed. You must check and
maintain all fluid levels to include but not limited to: engine coolant, engine
oil, generator oil, brake fluid, power steering, transmission fluid and return
the RV with the same amount of fuel as when rented. You are responsible for the
extra charge of a $25 labor fee, plus fuel at $5/gallon if the RV is not
refueled. You are responsible for having the Liquid Propane (LP) tank(s) filled
prior to return and agree to bring a copy of the receipt showing the refueling
of the LP. If LP is not refueled, you will be responsible for the charge of a
$25 labor fee, plus fuel at $5/gallon. Extra fuel will not be reimbursed. NOTE:
Fuel prices per gallon are subject to change based on the city/state fuel
prices increasing/decreasing.
4. Responsibility for
Damage or Loss; Reporting to Police; Responsibility for Toll and Parking
Violations. Except
for ordinary wear, You are responsible for: (a) physical and mechanical damage
to the RV resulting from collision up to the fair market value of the RV as
determined in the customary market for the sale of the RV or actual retail cash
value of the RV if not repairable or if we elect not to repair it, regardless
of the cause of the damage; (b) loss due to theft of the RV up to its fair
market value, provided that, You failed to exercise ordinary care while in
possession of the RV; (c) physical damage to the RV up to its fair market
value, as determined in the customary market for the sale of the RV, resulting
from vandalism occurring after, or in connection with, theft of the RV,
provided that, You have responsibility for theft of the RV; (d) physical damage
to the RV up to a total of Your insurance deductible resulting from vandalism
unrelated to a theft of the RV or collision; (e) actual charges for towing,
storage and impound fees paid by Us if You are liable for damage or loss; (f)
an administrative charge that includes the cost of appraisal and all expenses incident to the damage, loss, repair, or replacement of the
RV. Your responsibility for damage to the RV may be covered by insurance You
provide or insurance You purchase from an Insurance; (g) loss of use due to
damages; (h) diminished value; (i) including damage caused by weather,
road conditions and acts of nature, whether or not You are at fault. You are
responsible for the cost of repair; and, (j) missing equipment. You must
report all accidents and incidents of theft and vandalism to us and the police
as soon as You discover them. You are responsible for paying the charging
authorities directly all parking citations, toll violations, fines for toll
evasion, other fines and penalties assessed against us or the RV during this
rental. If You fail to pay and we pay the charges on Your behalf, You will reimburse
us for all such costs and, in addition, pay us a processing fee of $50 for each
such violation, fine or charge. Upon return the RV Owner will inspect the vehicle for
cleanliness, damage, waster evacuation of fluids (black and grey water), refueling,
engine miles and generator hours. A second inspection will be done later in
the week or at our earliest convenience. We will charge $50 per hour for labor,
if having to fix any damage.
5. Prohibited Uses. Trailers: The
following uses of Trailer are prohibited and are breaches of this Agreement:
(a) transporting dangerous or hazardous items or illegal material; (b)
transporting living persons; (c) towing the Trailer by anyone under the
influence of drugs or alcohol; (d) allowing the Trailer to be towed by anyone
who is not a renter or an Authorized Driver; (e) any use of the Trailer by
anyone who obtained the Trailer or extended the rental period by giving us
false, fraudulent or misleading information; (f) use of the Trailer in
furtherance of any illegal purpose or under any circumstance that would
constitute a violation of law other than a minor traffic citation; (g) use of
the Trailer outside the United States or Canada; (h) use of the Trailer when
loaded beyond its capacity, as determined by the manufacturer of the Trailer;
(i) towing the Trailer through or under any structure without sufficient
overhead or side clearance; (j) use of the Trailer when it is reasonable to
expect You to know that further operation would damage the Trailer; (k) using
the Trailer in a manner that causes damage to it due to inadequately secured
cargo; (l) damaging the Trailer by Your intentional, wanton, willful or reckless
conduct; and, (m) damaging the Trailer by placing signs, lettering or painting
on the Trailer. Vehicles: The following uses of the Vehicle are prohibited
and are breaches of this Agreement. The Vehicle shall not be used: (a) by
anyone who is not an Authorized Driver, or by anyone whose driving license is
suspended in any jurisdiction; (b) by anyone under the influence of any drug or
alcohol; (c) by anyone who obtained the Vehicle or extended the rental period
by giving us false, fraudulent or misleading information, or who withheld
information that would have caused us not to rent the Vehicle; (d) in
furtherance of any illegal purpose or under any circumstance that would
constitute a violation of law other than a minor traffic violation; (e) to
carry persons or property for hire; (f) to push or tow anything, to teach
anyone to drive, or to carry objects on the roof of the Vehicle; (g) in any
race, speed test or contest; (h) to carry dangerous or hazardous items or
illegal material; (i) outside the United States, Canada or the geographic area
indicated elsewhere in this Agreement; (j) when loaded beyond its capacity as
determined by the manufacturer of the Vehicle; (k) on unpaved surfaces, except
at licensed public campgrounds; (l) to transport more persons than the Vehicle
has seat belts, or to carry persons outside the passenger compartment; (m) to
transport children without approved child safety seats as required by law; (n)
when the odometer has been tampered with or disconnected; (o) when the Vehicle's
fluid levels are low, or it is otherwise reasonable to expect You to know that
further operation would damage the Vehicle; (p) in a manner that causes damage
to the Vehicle due to inadequately secured cargo; (q) after an accident with
the Vehicle unless and until You summon the police to the accident scene.
Sitting, standing or lying on the roof of the Vehicle is prohibited.
6. Insurance. You are primarily responsible for all damage or loss You cause to others or their property as well the Motorhome or Trailer owner. You must provide the Motorhome or Trailer Owner with an insurance binder indicating that You have primary motor vehicle liability, collision and comprehensive insurance covering You, Motorhome/Trailer Owner, and the Motorhome/Trailer, or You have purchased a separate temporary policy and that insurance company is providing the coverage. If the bound coverage is not primary, You will be personally liable for all damage You cause to others or their property. You are responsible for damage to the Motorhome/Trailer up to the deductible amount. The coverage does not extend to the contents of the Motorhome or Trailer.
7. Charges and Costs. Agreement,
including, but not limited to: You will pay us at or before the conclusion of
this rental, or on demand, all charges due us under this Agreement, including
the charges and fees shown on the Rental Agreement, Equipment, Extra Charges
and: (a) a mileage charge (if applicable); (b) all expenses we incur locating
and recovering the RV if You fail to return it or if we elect to repossess the
RV under the terms of this Agreement; (c) all costs including pre- and
post-judgment attorney fees we incur collecting payment from You or otherwise
enforcing or defending our rights under this Agreement; (d) a 2% per month late
payment fee or the maximum amount allowed by law on all amounts past due; (e)
$50 or the maximum amount permitted by law, whichever is greater, if You pay us
with a check returned unpaid for any reason; (f) a reasonable fee not to exceed
$500 to clean the RV if returned substantially less clean than when rented,
unless You have purchased a cleaning package; and, (g) towing, storage charges,
forfeitures, court costs, penalties; (h) applicable taxes; and all other costs
we incur resulting from Your use of the RV during this rental. (i) all traffic,
toll or parking violations, fines, penalties, citations, forfeitures, court
costs, towing and storage charges and other expenses involving the RV assessed
against us or the RV; if You fail to pay a traffic or toll charge to the
charging authority, You will pay us all fees owed to the charging authority
plus our administrative fee of $50 for each such charge; (j) all costs we incur
recovering the RV if You fail to return it as agreed above. We will not refund
any of the time if You return the RV earlier than the date or time due in.
8. Security Deposit. A deposit will be required prior to vehicle departure. We prefer that the you bring cash on the day you arrive to receive the vehicle. A receipt can be provided. If you pay the deposit with a credit card a 4.6% fee will be deducted from your Security deposit. Cleaning, small damages, missing
parts, dump, refueling and late charges will be either deducted from your cash security deposit or charged at time of Your return.
If Your charges exceed the security deposit, You are responsible for paying
the excess balance owed. In the event that You are responsible for damages done
to the RV, the entire security deposit will held and later
applied toward Your insurance claim deductible. All efforts will be made to obtain
estimates of repairs and/or damages as soon as possible, but there may be longer
delay in getting these estimates during our busiest season. Extra charges, if there
are any, will be detailed on the, "Refund or Additional Charges" page that will be given to
You on day of return or after the final check-in is completed. You agree and
authorize that if You have a balance due after Your rental, the RV Owner has the right to
debit Your Credit Card for these funds. If you arrive to return the vehicle during dark, a proper Check-In cannot be done at that time. Once a proper Check-In is completed, normally the next day, a refund will be processed and the document forwarded, for your records.
9. Pets. Well behaved vaccinated
pets may be allowed in the RV at an additional charge of $150 on select RVs only.
You must comply with the "Invisible Pet" Addendum and You acknowledge that You have received said form. The pet must be pre-approved
by the Rental Agency and fees paid to the owner. Bring your pet vaccination records. You
must clean up after Your pet; there should be no evidence that Your pet was ever in the
RV. Do not allow any unapproved pets in the vehicle. Purchasing a cleaning package and/or paying a pet fee does not release You from
cleaning up after Your pet. Unapproved pet fee starts at $300. X_______
10. Cleaning and Waste Tank
Evacuation. We
look for general exterior cleanliness: no mud, tar or excessive bugs. The interior of the
RV needs to be returned as clean as when You received it. The RV must be brought
back in a re-rentable condition. If You fail to do so, You will be charged $50/hour
for cleaning. If You have purchased a cleaning package, the cleaning package does
not include carpet or upholstery cleaning. Any carpet or upholstery stain removal
will be Your responsibility to pay for the additional cleaning cost. We will charge
$50/hour for additional heavy cleaning of due to food, carpet and/or upholstery
stains. Waste Tank Evacuation: The waste tanks must be evacuated and flushed
prior to Your return. If You do not return the RV with tanks evacuated there will
be a $100 charge for us to evacuate the tanks. You acknowledge that You have received
the Vehicle Cleaning Expectation page which includes instructions for cleaning
and waste evacuation and are held to those standards. Since many people have allergies and it is difficult to remove the odors and allergens associated with smoke and perfumes, we must STRICTLY ENFORCE this policy. Do not apply any product designed to cover up odor such has fabreeze. These products use perfume to mask the ordor and consitute their own ordor. Keep windows and doors closed while campfires are in use. Do not allow the smoke to blow through the vehicle. Owner reserves the right to charge up to $250 for smoke removal. Renter is liable for any additional costs that may be incurred over and above the securit deposit.
11. Examination. When you arrive at the owner's location, carefully examine
the RV. Mark any previous damage on the owner provided "Check-Out" form. The owner will supply you with a copy of the completed Check-Out form. At that point you
are agreeing that the RV is suitable for the purpose for which it is leased; and that You
will maintain both the RV and rented equipment in a safe, and dependable condition
while in your custody. You agree and understand that non-operating secondary systems
do not constitute a refund or discount of any kind. It is your responsibility at the time of delivery to request the RV Owner demonstrates that that each secondary system is currenly working to your satification. You understand during the course
of Your trip if one or more of the secondary systems are not functioning your are required to contact the RV owner for a possible solution. Refrigerators, Roof and Central A/C, Heating, Leveling
Jacks, TV's, VCR, DVD, Awnings, Slide-Outs, Generator, Roof Vents, Steps, in-dash A/C, Backup
Cameras, Water Heater, Shower, Microwave, Reading Lights are all considered secondary
systems. You understand if any malfunctions should occur with any of these items,
no compensation needs to be made. The RV Owner will try to solve any problems over the phone
with You, but cannot guarantee a solution to problems through the phone conversation.
You acknowledge that RVs have a large and complex system of operation, and although
the RV Owner will do their best to keep all systems operational, we cannot guarantee the systems
will have no problems during Your rental.
12. Mileage and
Generator Use. {{The number of free miles and free generator hours is dependent on the vehicle.}}
13. Re-Supply. You acknowledge and understand
there is no Re-Supply. The RVs are equipped with fresh water, gray and black holding
tanks. If You are camped in a non-hookup site, it is Your responsibility to ensure
that these resources last Your entire stay. We will not provide additional water,
holding tank capacity, propane, or batteries during Your rental period. You should
bring Jumper Cables when camping; You can use a car or truck to charge Your RV batteries.
We will not supply Jumper Cables.
14. Substitutions.
We reserve the right to substitute RVs if necessary. Advance notification
is given whenever possible. In the event an RV cannot be provided and we cannot
fulfill your reservation, we will refund all monies received. The RV Rental Agency will search for an RV from multiple owners and/or RV Rental Dealers and attempt get you rescheduled into a different vehicle. You will need to sign all new paperwork when switching vehicles.
15. Modifications. No term of this Agreement
can be waived or modified except by a writing that we have signed. If You wish to
extend the rental period for more than three additional nights, You must return
the RV to our location for inspection and written amendment by us of the due-in
date and time. This Agreement constitutes the entire Agreement between You and us.
All prior representations and Agreements between You and us regarding this rental
are merged into this Agreement.
16. Waiver. A waiver by us of any
breach of this Agreement is not a waiver of any additional breach or waiver of the
performance of Your obligations under this Agreement. Our acceptance of payment
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Actress Sylvia Kristel, the Dutch star of the hit 1970s erotic movie "Emmanuelle," died in her sleep Wednesday night after fighting cancer for several years. She was 60.
Kristel, a model who turned to acting in the 1970s, saw her breakthrough in "Emmanuelle," a 1974 erotic tale directed by Frenchman Just Jaeckin, about the sexual adventures of a man and his beautiful young wife, played by Kristel, in Thailand.
She went on to star in several sequels to "Emmanuelle," as well as in Hollywood movies including "Private Lessons" in 1981.
Kristel was worried about starring in "Emmanuelle" but consoled herself with the thought that few people would see her sexually charged performance. That turned out to be wrong. It passed the censors and went on to become a classic of the sexually liberated 1970s, propelling Kristel to international stardom.
But moving to Hollywood in her late 20s, she sank into a world of drink and drugs. "I wish I could have skipped that part of my life, she said in a 2005 interview with Dutch newspaper De Volkskrant. She later returned to the Netherlands to live in Amsterdam, where she took up painting.
Among her more than 50 international films were many erotically tinted pictures, including a 1981 adaptation — also directed by Jaeckin — of D.H. Lawrence's novel "Lady Chatterley's Lover" and "Mata Hari," four years later.
Kristel told De Volkskrant, "Love dictated what I did," saying her former partner, Belgian author Hugo Claus, persuaded her to star in "Emmanuelle." "He said, 'Thailand, that's nice, we've never been there and anyway the film will never come out in the Netherlands so you won't put your mother to shame,'" Kristel said. "In the end, 350 million people saw it worldwide."
Jaeckin, the director who is also a sculptor and has a gallery in Paris, said by telephone that he and Kristel maintained contact, calling each other every three to four months. But he said he hadn't spoken with her since February.
She wasn't even in the casting call when Jaeckin visited the Netherlands looking for a leading lady. He said when he saw her elsewhere at the casting agency he knew immediately that Kristel was destined for the role. "When I saw her face, I was thunderstruck," he said in an interview with the French magazine Le Nouvel Observateue.
Kristel said she never regretted making the film but was surprised how it shaped others' perceptions of her. "People don't assume John Wayne shoots people and rides a horse on weekends," she told a Dutch interviewer. "People think I'm a nymphomaniac."
Kristel was born into a family that ran a hotel in the central Dutch city of Utrecht and had a religious upbringing. Her striking beauty defined her career, however, sending her into modeling and then to the steamy "Emmanuelle."
She was honored in 2006 with a special jury prize at the Tribeca Film Festival for a short animated film she directed called "Topor et Moi," the title a reference to the French illustrator and filmmaker Roland Topor.
Kristel is survived by her partner, Peter Brul, and a son with Claus, Arthur Kristel. She is to be buried at a private funeral. Further details were not released.


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The European population is aging. Moreover, family and friend circles are compromised by the busy schedules of working citizens. It is already challenging balance between professional goals and duties, personal fitness and leisure activities as well as family (i.e., quality) time, especially involving multiple generations. The expected mobility of the active workers puts additional pressure on this. At the same time, there is economic need and corresponding political pressure for keeping the elderly longer at home, independent of managed care. Unless we provide new ways to empower European citizens, the anticipated economic benefits will be hindered by a too high pressure on families and home care organizations.
GameBus will provide a novel App to turn currently perceived duties regarding cognitive, physical and social activities into an enjoyable gaming experience. The key idea is to let people play the different games they enjoy truly as an individual in such a way that they are part of an integrated social interaction. Among others, elderly will be able to play their favorite brain training game (e.g., Sudoku) while joining forces with their younger peers that go out for a physical activity (e.g., running). Game players stimulate each other in order to achieve team goals, which favors their health directly. Implicitly, the game sessions will also counter social isolation and unconsciously vulnerable elderly will be monitored against cognitive decline too. Finally, GameBus will generate rich, integrated data (related to cognitive, physical, and social activities) with big commercial and scientific potential.
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So I just wonder how everyone else does this. How do you deal with game information in a role-playing game? How much to you tell the players about everything. I see only two ways it can be done:
1.The players know next to nothing about any game information about the world. Creatures, items and events are described without using game terminology.
2.The DM simply tells the players any and all related game information for every encounter.
Example:The group
This is just a list of the differences.
6.Ability scores. In Old School you rolled up a character and played it...no matter the ability scores. A character could have ability scores from 3 to 18. It was common for a character to NOT have a single score over 15, and several below 10. In fact, in an old school game...a character could even have a low score in their primary ability. My group fondly remembers 'BlunderFoot' the thief with a dexterity of six. And 'Driftwood' the fighter
How is Old School different from modern D&D? This is half style of play and half the rules as written. After all, 3E and even more so 4E were written to fix the old school style of play. To sum up Old School style of play simply, it's unfair and unbalanced. A modern player can't talk about D&D without using the words balance and fairness after all. Lets look at a couple of examples:
1.Death. Characters in Old School games die all the time. Character death is a natural
1.Don't do anything else. Don't be watching TV, surfing the web or talking with other people. Yes, D&D can be slow and boring at times, but you should still pay attention. And if you can't role-play talking to an elf king for ten minutes, then D&D might not be the game for you.
2.Know the rules. Have your rule books nearby and read them. You can also find the rules online.
3.Know your character. Look up your powers and spells. Know what they do. It's a
Rulings, not Rules - The players can describe any action, without needing to look at a character sheet to see if they can do it. The referee, in turn, uses common sense to decide what happens or rolls a die if he thinks theres some random element involved, and then the game moves on.
Player Skill, not Character Abilities Original D&D is game of skill in a few areas where modern games just rely on the character sheet. In an old school game, you are always asking questions,


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I am starting a few minutes late due to issues with my Internet. You can order the show at www.SMVOD.com.There was a dark match before the show with Mr. Touchdown, who has an awesome football gimmick, retaining the Young Lions Cup over the masked Saturyne.
CColony: Xtreme Force (Missile Assault Ant, Arctic Rescue Ant, and Orbit Adventure Ant) vs. Frightmare & Hallowicked & Ultramantis Black.
As I started watching, Hallowicked was being worked over the Xtreme Force. Ultramanatic tagged in and he and Hallowicked worked over Artic. Hallowicked locked on the CHIKARA Special for the submission.
Your winners, Frightmare & Hallowicked & Ultramantis Black!
I didn't see the early portions of the bout but it looked to be pretty entertaining from what I saw on with some nice Lucha flavor.
The lighting is really dark.
They pushed a streaming video tonight at www.shop.wrestlingis.com..
Delirious vs. Dasher Hatfield
Hatfield does an old timer's baseball masked personality.
They went back and forth until Delirious cut him off. Delirious tossed Hatfield to the floor, He dove off the apron towards the floor but was nailed in the mid-section . Hatfield came off the top with a double axehandle to the head. Delirious cut him off with a headbutt to the mid-section and a suplex. Delirious continued to work him over with chops. He whipped Hatfield hard into the corner but was cut off with an elbow as he charged.
Hatfield came off the top but was nailed with a leaping headbutt to the mid-section. Delirious charged but was cut off and placed on the top rope. Hatfield drilled Delirious over with a Jackhammer. Each man fought to get to their feets. Hatfield nailed a series of forearms, sending Delirious to the outside. He nailing a sliding kick to the outside on Delirious and then dove to the outside. Hatfield escaped and nailed a Whirly Bird into a neckbreaker for a two count. Nice move.
Back in the ring, Hatfield went for the Suicide Squeeze but it was turned into an abdominal stretch.
Hatfield charged Delirious but was nailed with a drop toehold in the corner. Hatfield fought back and nailed a series of chops in the corner. The referee broke them apart, allowing Kobald to hit the ring and attack Hatfield from behind. Delirious came off the top with a splash and scored the pin.
Your winner, Delirious!
Nice back and forth bout.
The Colony vs. The Devastation Corporation.
Fire Ant, Green Ant & AssailANT are masked Ants. Devastastion are a massive bruiser team who look even more physically impressive compared to the relatively smaller Colony. There was a big angle last month where the Colony was laid out to set this up. All six began brawling in the ring and on the ramp to the ring. Smashmaster and Fire Ant brawled to the back. They returned and Master tossed Ant from the stage onto everyone else brawling on the floor. Smashmaster nailed a big splash on AssailANT for a two count.
The Corporation worked over Green Ant after he was able to tag in. Ant ducked a big boot and nailed a series of kicks on his own. Ant used a bicycle kick, sending him to the outside. AssailANT nailed some offense but was caught with a Black Hole Slam after some interfere. Green Ant made the save but was caught with a big tombstone by Smashmaster. Rumblecrunch came off the top with a big shoulderblock. Fie Ant nailed a high cross bodyblock and clotheslined one of the Devastation to the outside. The other two overpowered him with a powerbomb and a back senton splash.
Fire Ant was picked up for a suplex but was caught with a neckbreaker. Everyone ended up on the outside. Green Ant went to a balcony on the second level of the building and dove off on everyone. The lighting took away from the spot but you still had an idea of how impressive the dive was. Back in the ring, The Colony nailed a triple dropkick and then hit a series of dives to the outside.
The Colony went into the corner and built an "Ant Hill", i.e. set up a double decker spot. The Devastation Corp's manager interfered, shoving Green Ant into the ring. Green Ant was worked over but turned things into a Cloverleaf attempt. The manager interfered again, distracting the referee, so Green Ant superkicked him. Green Ant powered his opponent over with a massive German suplex and locked him in a Cloverleaf for the final submission.
Your winners, The Colony!
Really fun brawl mixed with some crazy spots.
CHIKARA noted the lighting issues and said they are working with the venue to try and resolve them.
They aired a promo to push the Amasis vs. Ophidian grudge match but the audio from the live crowd overpowered it and we couldn't hear it.
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According to Wrangler brand manager Kevin Metz, "In a world where only 15% of SUV owners ever go off road, Jeep says 60% of Wrangler owners do; for Rubicon models, its 80%. Those percentages are the industry's highest." Based on an article published on MSN Autos, "Where 15% of men SUV drivers said they go off roading for recreation, 10.8% of women said they do, too. And while 24.1% of men said they use their SUV to get to off-road camping, hiking and fishing sites, 17.9% of women do the same." Even if the popularity of off roading isn't as huge as casino gambling, there are still some people who include this activity in their itinerary. Even some gamblers have been getting hooked on off roading because of the thrill and adrenaline they get from this activity.
The Casino Club of The Greenbier Resort boasts of its world-class gaming facilities that includes 320 slot machines and 37 table games. Situated along Main Street in White Sulphur Springs, the casino club also has a lounge area called Twelve Oaks where people can relax and place their bets for various horse racing events in the country.
Aside from attracting gamblers, this award-winning resort is also the hub for off road enthusiasts as they offer a unique adventure amidst the West Virginia Highlands. This is your chance to drive a Jeep Wrangler Rubicon and explore the private mountain preserve of The Greenbier. Newbies need not worry because off road guides will be there to teach and instruct them what to do. Enjoy 30 miles of off roading the rocks, creek crossings, ruts, gulleys, mud pits, and steep hills.
If you happen to pass by West Virginia, you already know where to go to get the best off road and casino adventure. Have you been to this place? Please share your experience with us.


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Bellamy gives up Wales captaincy
Craig Bellamy insists he remains committed to Wales despite giving up the captaincy.
Bellamy has to restrict the number of games he plays due to ongoing knee problems and has already informed new Wales boss Gary Speed.
"I've made Gary aware of my decision," Bellamy told reporters after Cardiff's 2-0 victory over Coventry on Boxing Day. "I'm not going to be able to play every game for Wales so I feel it would be best to give the armband to someone who will be there for every game."
He added: "I feel, with the young squad we have, it would be best.
"Being captain for Wales was great. It's a huge honour. I will get right behind the next person who does it.
"I've always said I'll never retire but I have to be clever about which games I play and which games I can't."
Bellamy, who is on loan from Manchester City at Cardiff, added: "I was very fortunate because I watched Gary as a captain, I watched him turn up for every game and lead from the front.
"I'm not going to be able to play every game, it's not going to be possible. I said this to John Toshack, it's no secret.
"Being captain is a great honour but it isn't the reason I turn up for Wales or not. Putting on that Welsh jersey has always meant as much to me."


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Weight 9 Item NO. Mars Pro II Epistar 120 led Draw power 120V :1.92A; 227W 240V:1.18A;225W Spectrum 440nm, 460nm, 630nm ,660nm,730nm(IR), 2700k-3000k Chip Brand New SMD Epistar Dimension 59x37x16cm Work Temperature -4°F ~105°F (-20°C ~ 40°C) Compare to HPS/MH/HID 300W Lifespan 50000 hours N.W/G.W 8KG UPC Number 600740987014
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1.How do I determine the right light for my grow area?
Measure the floor space. Multiply the length times the width and this will give you the square footage. You should be able to get decent results with 30-50 actual watts of power per square foot.
2.For larger areas should I go with a single large panel or multiple medium to small lights?
Using multiple lights allows you to better distribute the intense light in more areas of the grow space instead of having all of the higher intensity light concentrated in only one area while the outer edges never receive intense light.
3.Recommended Hanging Distance Above Plants
Seedling: 24'' Germination: 24''-30'' Veg: 18''-24'' Flower: 12''-18''
4.Here are more tips for grow under our light:
Growth stage, turn Growth switch on. Bloom stage, turn Growth and Bloom switches on.
5.Recommended Lighting Time
Veg: 18/6(on/off) or 20/4(on/off) Flower: 12/12(on/off)
6.Recommended Growing Conditions
The rate of photosynthesis and transpiration are directly affected by temperature, humidity and airflow.
The perfect temperature and humidity for your plants are found between 75°-85°F and 50% - 70% humidity, with plenty of airflow to replenish CO2. PH is 6-6.5. You may add more calcium and magnesium than normally needed.
7.Please Note
The light is not water-proof, so do not use it under water environment.
Light may be too strong, please wear your sunglasses when looking at it.
Some leds seem dim. They are IR. Human eye can not see IR very clearly, but you can wear sunglasses to check.
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Worship Service – 11:00 am
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Watering the Tulips
October 9, 2013
"Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! For you pay tithe of mint and anise and cummin, and have neglected the weightier matters of the law: justice and mercy and faith. These you ought to have done, without leaving the others undone. Blind guides, who strain out a gnat and swallow a camel! "Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! For you cleanse the outside of the cup and dish, but inside they are full of extortion and self-indulgence" – Matthew 23:23-25
Are we modern day Pharisees? Seriously, we ought to consider that question. How do we judge one another? And should we? How do we judge those outside? Do we ever look at a person and believe (in our heart whether we admit it or not) that they are beyond help? Do we sometimes try to convert people's way of life before we point them to Christ? If we answer "yes" to any of these questions, we have at least a bit of Phariseeism looming inside all of us.
The Pharisees saw religion as the way to God. The believed if you conformed to all of the external religious instructions, then you were assured eternal life. Yet, Jesus clearly said that they had "neglected the weightier matters of the law: Justice and mercy and faith". They were doing little more than teaching a salvation by works. And if we are not careful, we will do the same.
Firstly, why do you believe you are going to Heaven? This is not a small question and there are not varied acceptable answers. The only correct answer here is, "I believe that Jesus died for my sins and that He rose again for my justification and that He is alive today". Obviously, the wording can vary. But, the foundation of that answer stands sure and is supported by a plethora of Scripture.
But what is the common answer these days? We may well hear somebody say, "I prayed the sinner's prayer". What sinner's prayer? Surprisingly, we see no example of that in the Bible. Or, "I joined the church". And yet the Scripture is clear that Judas was part of Christ's inner group for some 3 ½ years and certainly was a devil from the beginning (John 6:70). And again, one may say, "I was baptized". But clearly, the house of Cornelius was saved prior to baptism (Acts 10:44-48). Many varied answers could be given, but only one will suffice – "In Christ Alone I am saved".
But, do we often give the lost the wrong idea both by our own words and by our actions? What of this "everybody close their eyes and bow their heads" propaganda today? If the Spirit is at work, do we honestly believe we will stop His movement if eyes are open? And what are we truly teaching Spirit led seekers – that it's OK to be ashamed of Christ? Jesus warned against such a thing numerous times. What of this "repeat this prayer" normality today? Would we not be better to stick with Scriptural practices? Shouldn't we just point folks to "repent and believe" which is the common theme from both Jesus and the early churches?
Help us get back to the Bible. Help us point people to Jesus and leave the external religion out of it. Help us point people to trust in Christ alone (Ephesians 1:13)…not external religion.
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The Europe in Ruins team is proud to present the latest iteration of their award winning modification with: Europe in Ruins takes the fast paced, intense and surreal combat that you've come to know from Company of Heroes and combines it with persistent environment, ever changing meta-gameplay and ongoing war. The modification sees you creating and commanding your very own battalion in which you can customize with any units and upgrades you wish; Company of Heroes strategy has never had so much choice. Not only do you get to build up your battalion, but as you units battle, they will gain and retain all the experience they have earned, carrying over from battle to battle; going from green to elite! Not only do units gain veterancy, but your battalion as a whole increases in effectiveness through doctrine unlocks and other advantages. Each of these unlocks are designed so that the player can tailor their battalion to their ow
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If there's a rigid rod in space, and you give some external force perpendicular to the rod at one of the ends for a short time, what happens?
Specifically: What dependence does the moment of inertia have? If it rotates, what is the center of rotation? Does it matter that the rod is rigid? What happens if it's "springy", say a rubber rod instead. Is there a difference between exerting a force for a short period of time, and having an inelastic collision (say a ball hits the end of the rod instead of you pressing).


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VRG necesitaba un nuevo diseño de impreso o envases y lanzó un concurso de diseño en 99designs.
Un ganador ha sido elegido entre 18 diseños de 7 diseñadores freelance.
DMD Retail Group (Velocity Retail Group, Black Equities Group)
We are a commercial real estate company that specializes in shopping centers and the tenant representation. We have worked with companies such as JCPenny, McDonalds, Home Depot, and Blockbuster Video.
We like the look of site like Abercrombie and The Gap that have structure but also add in fun elements through color and texture.
Above is the link to the convention site that we'll be attending. We are sending this invite to 500 of our contacts and relationships to remind them to stop by out booth.
The invite needs to be 6 x 11 inches. Can be vertical or horizontal.
Below, you will find attachments that will help you with your design ...
Their are 3 logs that need to be included in the invite. The main one will be for DMD and the other 2 are for Velocity and Black Equities. The files are all attached. The CMYK colors for each logo are also attached below. The invite needs to be predominately Red, Gray, and Black. The blue is mainly listed for the VRG logo purposes.
We will be doing a drawing for an iPad at our booth so we need that incorporated somehow on the invite. Preferably through a picture. We're hoping to have an iPad with the image on the screen being the attachment titled iPad Panel.
We attached an invite we have already sent out for a dinner we are hosting during the convention. PLEASE DO NOT DUPLICATE THIS INVITE. We attached it only to show a design that we liked.
The invite also needs to include a map that shows the location of our booth in the convention hall. You will find a screen shot of the map given to us by the convention center as well as a recreation we did in house. We want something similar to the recreation ... not the one from the convention center.
Finally, you will find a word document with the text for the invite. Their is no requirements on font type.
We look forward to seeing what you come up with.
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Ashampoo Snap 2017 enables users to capture, edit and share screen contents either as single shots or as videos with images being fully editable within the program. Apart from common photo correction tasks, Ashampoo Snap 2017 offers various tools to add additional information or draw attention to details with arrows and other markers. This makes it easy to visualize complex affairs. Completed images and videos can be emailed from within the application. Version 2017 let's you combine multiple screenshots to visualize multi-step sequences and supports monitor resolutions up to 4k. Emailed images can now be resized automatically and the new video capture bar makes it easy to make adjustments or pause and continue video captures.
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San Antonio Job Fair March 5, 2020
Are you ready to interview with hundreds of employers? Job Fair Pro is hosting another job fair in San Antonio. Get dressed up and sharpen up your resume. Once you arrive, you will check in to the event letting employers know that you are here. Then You will visit all the employers and see what they are offering; this allows you to try and see yourself in that role and ask plenty of questions. If you are a match for the job and look the part, you could get hired on the spot.
If you are looking for a job in San Antonio Texas this event is one you will not want to miss. Interview with multiple candidates from the cities top employers. Print out multiple resumes, dress your best and land your dream job.