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European Commission
Brussels, 5 December 2012
Council of Employment, Social Policy and Health Ministers, 6-7 December 2012, Brussels
The EU's Council of Employment, Social Policy, Health and Consumer Affairs (EPSCO) Ministers will meet to discuss Employment, Social Policy and Health on 6-7 December in Brussels under the chairmanship of Ms Sotiroula Charalambous, the Cypriot Minister for Labour and Social Insurance. The European Commission will be represented by Vice-President and Commissioner for Justice and Fundamental Rights Viviane Reding and László Andor, European Commissioner for Employment, Social Affairs and Inclusion, and Tonio Borg, European Commissioner for Health and Consumer Policy.
6th December: Employment and Social Policy
Proposal for a Directive of the European Parliament and of the Council on the enforcement of Directive 96/71/EC concerning the posting of workers in the framework of the provision of services (JT)
The Cyprus Presidency will present a progress report to the Council on this proposal, which was presented in March 2012 (see IP/12/267, MEMO/12/199). The proposal would ensure posted workers enjoy their full social rights across Europe. The proposal would in particular set more ambitious standards to inform workers and companies about their rights and obligations; establish clear rules for cooperation between national authorities in charge of posting; provide elements to improve the implementation and monitoring of the notion of posting to avoid the use of "letter-box" companies with the aim of circumventing employment rules; define the supervisory scope and responsibilities of relevant national authorities; improve the enforcement of workers' rights, including the introduction of joint and several liability for the construction sector for the wages of posted workers as well as the handling of complaints.
The Council is due to hold an orientation debate on several aspects of the proposal (national control measures and the introduction of a limited system of joint and several liability in subcontracting at EU level) in order to provide political guidance for the further negotiations. Commissioner Andor will urge Member States to constructively engage in agreeing on common ground under the Irish Presidency of the Council in the first half of 2013 so as to pave the way for an agreement with the European Parliament as soon as possible.
Proposal for a Regulation on the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund (EGF) (JT)
The Presidency will present a progress report on this proposal to the Council to take stock of the progress made so far on the technical aspects, and to address at a higher level the political issues (e.g. the continuation of the EGF, which is part of the negotiations on the Multiannual Financial Framework 2014-2020-see IP/11/799). Commissioner Andor is due to underline the advantages of the continuation of the Fund, given the EGF's added value as a solidarity instrument especially in times of crisis.
Building on the experience acquired with the EGF since 2007 and its value added for the assisted workers and affected regions, the Commission has proposed to maintain the Fund during the 2014-2020 multiannual financial framework and to extend its scope to additional categories of workers not eligible at present, such as the self-employed and temporary workers. Apart from the impact of changes in trade patterns as a result of globalisation, the Commission proposal would allow the EGF to also react to large-scale redundancies resulting from unforeseen crises as well as to negative effects of trade agreements on the agricultural sector through transitory support to farmers to facilitate their adaptation.
Proposal for a Regulation on the EU Programme for Social Change and Innovation (PSCI)(JT)
The Cyprus Presidency will present a report to the Council on the state of play on this proposal, which is part of the Commission's proposals for financial instruments in support of the EU , employment and social policy for 2014-2020 (see IP/11/1159 and MEMO/11/663). The PSCI integrates three existing programmes: Progress (Programme for Employment and Social Solidarity), EURES (European Employment Services) and the European Progress Microfinance Facility and extends their coverage. Commissioner Andor will underline the importance of this new Programme in promoting social innovation through the exchange of best practice, targeted mobility schemes and support to entrepreneurship activities. He will remind the Council of the importance of investing in human capital in these times of crisis and indicate the Commission's readiness to facilitate the adoption of a strong and ambitious Regulation in early 2013 under the Irish Presidency.
Proposal for a Directive on Equal Treatment (MA)
The Presidency will present a report on progress made on this proposal in discussions at technical level under the Cypriot Presidency. The proposed Directive aims to complete the current EU legislative framework by extending protection against discrimination on grounds of religion or belief, disability, age or sexual orientation to areas outside employment, such as access to goods and services, healthcare and education (IP/08/1071, MEMO/08/461).
The Commission welcomes the work carried out under the current Presidency and looks forward to continuing working on the proposal under the Irish Presidency.
Combating violence against women (MA)
Ministers are expected to adopt Council Conclusions on combating violence against women and the support services for victims of domestic violence. The conclusions will present an overview of the persisting challenges as well as of the new policy and legislative developments in this field. They will provide policy recommendations to the Member States and the Commission to improve the fight against violence against women, with a specific emphasis on support services for women victims of violence.
The Commission believes it is important to improve protection for victims of violence against women, including by providing adequate and sustainable support services. This is why, in May 2011, the European Commission proposed a package of measures to ensure a minimum level of rights, support and protection for victims across the EU which has now been adopted by the Parliament and by the Council (IP/12/1200) and published in the Official Journal. This included a proposal for a Regulation on mutual recognition of civil law protection measures which will complete existing EU legal instruments in the field of penal law to ensure that victims of violence (such as domestic violence) can still rely on restraint or protection orders issued against the perpetrator if they travel or move to another EU country.
Policy debate on Europe 2020 governance and follow-up of the European Council Conclusions in the field of employment and social policy (JT)
Commissioner Andor will present to the Council the Annual Growth Survey (AGS), Joint Employment Report and Alert Mechanism Report, all of which were adopted on 28th November (see IP/12/1274). The AGS sets out what the Commission believes should be the overall budgetary, economic and social priorities for the coming year. It launches the European Semester, the calendar for economic policy coordination where national policies are reviewed collectively. Commissioner Andor will outline that employment and social policies are key priorities of this year's AGS. He will underline, in particular, the role of employment and social policies in pursuing a growth-friendly fiscal consolidation as well as in and in tackling the consequences of the crisis.The Commissioner will emphasise that strategies to restore the sustainability of public finances must be implemented in a way that supports both growth, employment and social fairness.
The Commissioner will also present the Youth Employment Package, which the Commission is adopting on 5 December 2012 (see IP/12/1311, MEMO/12/938) to address the dramatic situation for young people in Europe. The Commissioner will encourage the Council to adopt urgently the proposed Council Recommendation on the Youth Guarantee and urge Member States to implement such schemes in practice. Under the Youth Guarantee all young people up to 25 years of age would receive a quality offer of a job, continued education, apprenticeship or a traineeship within four months of becoming unemployed or leaving formal education. Commissioner Andor will also inform the Council that the Commission is launching a second-stage consultation of social partners on quality traineeships. The third element of the Package is an initiative to improve the quality and the supply of apprenticeships in the EU by a 'European Alliance for Apprenticeships'. Finally, the Commissioner will inform the Council about the reform of the EURES network adopted on 26 November (see IP/12/1262, MEMO/12/896 and MEMO/12/897) and the further development of the 'Your first EURES Job' pilot targeted mobility scheme.
Subsequently, the Council is due to endorse the Employment Performance Monitor (EPM) and will hold a debate on Europe 2020 governance and European Council Conclusions in the field of employment and social policy. In his contribution to the debate, Commissioner Andor will underline the earlier and more structured dialogue that the Commission will ensure with Member States, the enhanced involvement of social partners, the multilateral surveillance approach and the need for strengthening coordination in the field of employment and social policies at EU level. In this context, Commissioner Andor will also refer to the Blueprint for a Deep and Genuine EMU adopted last week by the Commission. (IP/12/1272)
European Year 2012 on Active Ageing and Solidarity between Generations: The Way Forward (JT)
The Council is due to endorse a "Council Declaration on the European Year for Active Ageing and Solidarity between Generations (2012): The Way Forward". Through this Declaration the Council will also endorse the Guiding Principles for Active Ageing and Solidarity between Generations.
Commissioner Andor will thank all the Ministers and their governments for their contribution to the success of the European Year 2012. He will state that the European Year 2012 has mobilised a wide range of stakeholders across Europe to take action, and created a political momentum which was used by several Members States to launch important policy initiatives. Nevertheless, the Commissioner will encourage the Council to build on this momentum and ensure proper follow-up. The Council Declaration and particularly the Guiding Principles should serve beyond 2012 as a checklist for national authorities and other stakeholders on what needs to be done to further promote active ageing.
Supplementary pension rights (JT)
Commissioner Andor will thank the Presidency for its efforts in successfully re-launching discussions on the proposed Directive on minimum requirements for enhancing worker mobility by improving the acquisition and preservation of supplementary pension rights. The proposal would reduce obstacles to workers' mobility through improved access and better preservation of supplementary pension rights (see IP/07/1461). The Commissioner will encourage the Ministers to maintain momentum on this dossier and allow the upcoming Irish Presidency of the Council to make further progress.
Fund for European Aid to the most deprived (JT)
The Commissioner will urge the Council to rapidly adopt the Commission's proposal for a new Fund for European Aid to the most deprived (see IP/12/1141 and MEMO/12/800), in the light of the EU's commitment as part of the Europe 2020 Strategy to reduce the number of people in or at risk of poverty by at least 20 million by 2020. The proposed Fund would plug a gap of the EU social cohesion policy by providing tailor-made support to the most vulnerable, which are left out of existing financial instruments.
Lunch debate
Improving the gender balance in Europe's boardrooms (MA)
On 14 November 2012 the Commission adopted a Proposal for a Directive on improving the gender balance among non-executive directors of companies listed on stock exchanges and related measures (IP/12/1205, MEMO/12/860). The proposal sets out a 40% objective of the under-represented sex in non-executive board member positions in publicly-listed companies, with the exception of small and medium enterprises.
Ministers will hold a lunch debate on the topic, which will provide the first opportunity for the Commission to present the proposal to the Council.
7th December: Health
Main agenda items for Commissioner Borg: (FV)
Council conclusions are expected to be adopted on organ donation and transplantation and on healthy ageing across the lifecycle.
Ministers will exchange views on the progress report on the legislative proposal on serious cross-border threats to health.
The Cyprus presidency will update the Ministers on the state-of-play of the proposal on the Health for Growth programme (the third multi–annual programme of EU action in the field of health for the period 2014-2020), the revised proposal on the transparency of measures regulating the pricing of medicinal products for human use and their inclusion within the scope of national health insurance systems and the proposal on food intended for infants and young children and on food for special medical purposes.
The Commission will present information to the Ministers on the state-of-play of legislative proposals on medical devices. Other information presented by the Commission will include the survey on Member States' implementation of the EU framework on salt reduction and the transposition of the Directive on patients' rights in cross-border healthcare.
The Ministers will discuss over lunch the implementation of the joint action plan on medical devices following the PIP breast implant crisis.
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MLS Features: Portland stays hot, D.C. United not
Philadelphia, PA – This past weekend's Major League Soccer action saw the continuation of some impressive -- and some not-so-impressive -- streaks as the Portland Timbers are on cruise control, while D.C. United keeps struggling as we look back on Week 12 in MLS.
The Portland Timbers got off to a bit of a slow start, going winless in their first four matches, but Caleb Porter has his club playing excellent football right now.
Saturday's wild 2-2 draw with Cascadia Cup rivals Vancouver Whitecaps FC extended the club's unbeaten streak in league play to nine consecutive matches, vaulting the Timbers up to third place in the ultra-competitive Western Conference.
The Vancouver match at BC Place certainly tested the Timbers' resolve. They fell behind in the 24th minute after Camilo found the back of the net for the 'Caps.
Portland equalized in the 52nd minute when Will Johnson converted a spot kick, but Gershon Koffie scored for Vancouver just two minutes later to put the home side ahead, 2-1.
It appeared the Timbers' unbeaten run would almost certainly come to an end after defender Mamadou "Futty" Danso was sent off with nine minutes remaining in regulation, but Portland kept coming and Jose Valencia picked up an unlikely equalizer six minutes from time.
Porter praised his team's bounce-back ability following a hard-fought result.
"This team just seems to have that 'never quit, refuse to lose' (attitude) and you hope you can kind of harness it in a team and some teams just never have it, but this team has it," Porter said. "We've seen that and it���s not just the first game we've shown that, but in several games our backs are against the wall and we somehow find a way to get a result.
This is a good result. It's a point on the road, especially considering how the game played out. For us to get a point, I think is positive, but we also leave the game a little bit grounded, and remain hungry because we didn't get three points."
What on earth has happened to D.C. United?
Through 11 matches this season, United has managed just one victory and is firmly entrenched in the basement of the Eastern Conference with just five points.
So it's safe to ask what has happened to the team that made it to the Eastern Conference finals last term with largely the same roster as this season's club.
Sure, there are a few notable names missing this season, including Andy Najar, Hamdi Salihi and Maicon Santos, but talisman Dwayne De Rosario still sports a United kit, and there's talented young goalkeeper Bill Hamid and midfield general Perry Kitchen.
Sunday's 1-1 draw at home to Sporting Kansas City lengthened the club's winless run to nine consecutive matches, and while getting a point could be considered a success, this team should be far better than they are.
United hasn't taken a full three points since a March 9 victory over Real Salt Lake.
"It beats losing," D.C. head coach said. "You've got to dig in and find a way to get results. That starts to steamroll into confidence, and that is how you get out of this stuff. Unfortunately, I've been through these before when I first started my coaching career and I watched it from an assistant coach's standpoint. You have to have everyone committed. You need a bounce here and there."
United will have an opportunity to put their winless run to bed when they face Portland at home this weekend.
The Houston Dynamo put together one of the most incredible streaks in professional sports over the past year-plus by going an impressive 36 consecutive matches without a loss at home.
But could that cloak of invincibility in the Texas heat be coming apart?
After 36 straight matches at home without a loss, Sporting Kansas City finally put an end to that streak on May 12 courtesy of an Aurelien Collin goal and a 1-0 victory over the Dynamo.
Houston had an opportunity on Saturday to get back to their winning ways at home against New England, but suffered a surprising 2-0 loss to the Revs. It was the first time the Dynamo have lost two straight at home since a three- game slide back in 2010.
And while dropping a pair of games at home does not quite qualify them as "struggling" with their home form, the Dynamo will need to get back to their winning ways quickly if they want to stay near the top of the East.
NEW YORK RED BULLS - New York keeps rolling along after Sunday's last-minute strike by Tim Cahill lifted the club to a 1-0 win over the road-weary Los Angeles Galaxy at Red Bull Arena. New York got off to a shaky start, but they have found their form as of late, winning five of their last six games to claim first place in the Eastern Conference. Cahill also has gotten on a roll by scoring in three of the team's last five matches.
PHILADELPHIA UNION - It's been a tough eight days for the Philadelphia Union as the club was away to Chicago Fire last Saturday before hosting the Galaxy on Wednesday and the Fire again on Saturday. Jack McInerney scored the only goal of the match in both contests against Chicago as the Union took both games by a 1-0 score. Philadelphia fell to the Galaxy, 4-1, during the week, but beating a team twice in just over a week is a difficult task. McInerney has rapidly become MLS's hottest goal scorer and has the Union in a playoff position.
CHICAGO FIRE - Chicago Fire reached the postseason last year, and the prevailing wisdom entering this season was that they should be able to make it back this season. But it's been a massive struggle for the Fire this season. Chicago has won just twice and has scored just six goals while conceding 16 through 10 matches. Designated Player Sherjill MacDonald has underperformed and the club is missing its best defender in Arne Friedrich due to injury. It's still relatively early in the season, but Chicago is only averaging 0.7 points per match and need to find a way to turn it around quickly.
TORONTO FC - There was an air of optimism surrounding Toronto FC at the start of the season, and it picked up a bit after the club stunned Sporting Kansas City, 2-1, in its home opener. But the squad hasn't won a match since then and is in ninth place in the East with seven points. Manager Ryan Nelsen and president Kevin Payne have brought in several players to strengthen the team, but the unit never really seems to get better. Saturday's 1-0 loss to the Columbus Crew was the team's ninth straight without a win. Toronto is definitely a better club than last season as each of its loses has only been by one goal, but the squad needs to start getting three points if it has any hope of making the postseason.
Since its inception into MLS in 2005, Chivas USA has been a puzzling team.
The club has made the playoffs several times, but the past few years have certainly not been kind to the Goats.
They are at a considerable disadvantage in Southern California having to share the Home Depot Center with the Los Angeles Galaxy. The team is poor and the attendance figures show the local population is not interested in watching it.
The club made waves before the season. As a subsidiary of Mexican side Chivas de Guadalajara, the squad had an approach of exclusively signing players of Latin American heritage.
After their latest loss, a 4-1 setback at home against Real Salt Lake, manager Jose Luis Sanchez Sola or "El Chelis" as he is known, lamented that he believed his side wasn't good enough to compete in the league.
"We don't have the weapons to win. This is just what we have right now," Chelis said. "The lineup is limited, very limited."
There also has been speculation that the club is set to be put under league control and relocated, but MLS issued a statement on Friday regarding that report:
"Major League Soccer is aware of recent media speculation concerning Chivas USA," the statement said. "Such speculation is completely unfounded and untrue. MLS is fully supportive of the current owners of Chivas USA and has never considered taking over the club or moving it."
All right, so the league doesn't want to move the club, but the question is, why not?
MLS has grown rapidly over the past several years and there are untapped markets around the country that are anxious for a franchise.
St. Louis, Detroit, Orlando, Miami as well as the Carolinas would all be acceptable places to put the team.
Chivas USA has the lowest attendance in the league by a wide margin and it could be in the best interest of the league to move the team.


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MissyWard needed a new other design and created a contest on 99designs.
A winner was selected from 68 designs submitted by 23 freelance designers.
I would like to have a tatto designed that would contain the Star of David with color flowers integrated into the design. Additionally, I would like Hebrew letter "chai" http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chai_(symbol) integrated into the design without it being overly obvious.
I'm looking for a very feminine design and something that is soft.
This tattoo will celebrate the birth of my son who's Hebrew name is Chai.
I'm looking for a very feminine design and something that is soft.
- Item 1...The size of the tattoo should not exceed 5cm in widtch by 7.5cm in height.
- Item 2...The design must not be too intricate as it becomes exceedingly difficult to have it done as a tattoo.
- Item 3... I'm looking for a colorful design - reds, pinks, yellows, greens, blues
- Item 4... Ideally, the Star of David and the Chai are embedded in the design to become one with the image instead of a singular part of the image.
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Per Doug Baldwin's twitter.
Butler would probably make the most sense to bring in. Fairly familiar with the guys, still young. And hey I always liked him!
T-Sizzle wrote:We really, really need to think 1 or 2 WRs in this years draft. We don't have depth there at all.
canzag wrote:Now read that baldwin will not travel with the team to toronto
kidhawk wrote:canzag wrote:Now read that baldwin will not travel with the team to toronto
Baldwin? Do you mean Butler? Baldwin isn't on the injury report. He should definitely be travelling.
As for Butler I haven't even seen an official signing for him yet, so there's no way he's playing sunday with no practice time at all. If he is in town to be signed, he'll practice next week.
jlwaters1 wrote:T-Sizzle wrote:We really, really need to think 1 or 2 WRs in this years draft. We don't have depth there at all.
I agree. I'd love to see Kearse, Bates, Tuninea (sp?) become good players, it's just we need to inject more talent into the group. I hope we use a 1st-3rd pick on a WR (higher end pick) and maybe someone to develop in the 5-6th round.
Even Baldwin had the 1 good year and has been limited this year due to injuries and whatnot. I'd like to see us retool that position, like we've done at so many other position group.
Seeker wrote:seriously why did we let durham go again?
TheHawkster wrote:After Patrick Willis snapped his leg and he still held on to the ball for that TD, I'm always going to be pulling for that kid.
SEC FAN wrote:Seeker wrote:seriously why did we let durham go again?
I can't say for certain but he didn't run the right routes/made mental mistakes in his last game for Detroit. He made a great catch but its more important that you actually execute what you are supposed to do every down than make a circus catch every once in a while.
EastCoastHawksFan wrote:Im Surprised we didnt sign Lockette off the 49ers practice squad , or can we not do that?
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john b. needed a new logo design and created a contest on 99designs.
A winner was selected from 139 designs submitted by 45 freelance designers.
A single-colour, stylish but classy logo is required for multiple branding purposes in the restaurant.
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We are looking for a simple but stylish wordmark for Bistro 900. The restaurant is part of an upscale hotel and serves fresh, modern food. The philosophy is to use simple flavours and fresh, flavourful ingredients. If you can't taste an ingredient, it shouldn't be in the menu description of the dish!
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I really appreciated this story. I had no idea that the Puritans were persecuted. It struck me because my ancestors came over in the "Welcome" with William Penn. Two of my gr grandmothers were Quaker ministers. I wrote a story last January: Church Record Sunday - QuakersReplyDelete
I also didn't know the Quakers were persecuted. Even worse than the Irish. There are Buffums and Putnams in The Tufts family also, but no Tufts Quakers I have found; although we do take credit for Christian Scientist and Mormon followers. I think the real message here is that America didn't always welcome every religion. Or were they so zealous they brought it on themselves by denouncing others so strongly?ReplyDelete
Tom, if you click on the keyword "Quaker" in the right column here, you will read some horrifying stories about how the Quakers were persecuted in Salem and Boston. The Southwick's story was sad, and so was the story of Deborah Wilson (also from Salem), and the story of the Dover, NH women who were whipped out of town gives me the shivers.Delete
I have found out I'm related to the Southwicks and reading about what they went through has me in tears so sadDelete
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Mary Dyer, my 11th great grandmother. Her great granddaughter Freelove married William Sheriff Shreve. They were the parents of two boys who later became the founders of the Upshur Co, and Pendleton Co West Virginia Shreve's. I believe it was James and Joseph. However I don't have my pedigree in front of me to look right now. I enjoyed reading about this. Thanks!ReplyDelete
A very valuable compendium of people w/their information... You may be interested to know that (in your list here) John Rous is the son-in-law of Margaret Fell (Askew), famous ground-breaking Quaker and wife of George Fox.ReplyDelete


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Simple logo to convey our identity as a web development, media design, and networking solutions company.
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All too often when a disaster strikes pets are left to fend for themselves and end up lost, injured or killed. The best way to avoid this tragic scenario is to have a well thought out disaster plan that includes your pet, so that you know where to go and what to take, according to the Insurance Information Institute (I.I.I.).
"Many public shelters that are set up for disaster victims don't accept pets so you need to find out in advance which shelters or hotels along your evacuation route will accept pets," said Jeanne M. Salvatore, senior vice president and consumer spokesperson for the I.I.I. "It is tragic, but people have actually died because they were ordered to evacuate and did not want to leave their pets behind."
Disasters do happen—and advance planning is best way for everyone to survive the catastrophe and get their lives back to normal as soon as possible.
The I.I.I. offers the following tips to protect you, your loved ones and your pets in the event of a disaster:
1. Have a Disaster Plan
§ Plan in advance where you will go and how you plan to get there.
§ Map out your primary route and a backup route in case roads are blocked or impassable. Make sure you have a map of the area available.
§ Put together a list of boarding facilities and veterinarians along the evacuation route and outside your area that might be able to shelter your pets in an emergency. Include emergency phone numbers.
§ Talk to your vet, the humane society or the local emergency management agency for information regarding community evacuation plans that include pets.
§ Make advance arrangements to have a friend or neighbor pick up your pets in the event you are not at home when a disaster strikes. And, plan where you will meet or how you will reach each other.
§ Review the I.I.I.'s five step evacuation plan and consider downloading the I.I.I. podcast on evacuation so you have it for easy reference on your PDA.
§ Take the Ten Minute Challenge to seeing how long it would take to get you, your family, your pets and all of your important items out of the house.
2. Make a Grab-and-Go Disaster Kit for Your Pets
Medication and medical records (including proof of rabies vaccination) in a waterproof container.
Pet first aid kit
Leashes, harnesses, crates and carriers for transporting pets
A muzzle, if your pet requires one
Food and water for at least three days; a manual can opener
Cat litter and litter box
Comfort toys
Recent photo of you and your pet in case you become separated
Name and phone number of your veterinarian
If you have pet insurance, the insurance company contact information and policy number
3. If You Must Evacuate, Take Your Pets
Be prepared to leave early; do not wait for an official evacuation as you might be ordered to leave your pets behind.
Keep pets on leashes or in carriers at all times.
Make sure your pet is wearing up-to-date identification. Include the phone number of a friend or relative outside your area in case your pet gets lost and you cannot be reached. And mark the crate or carrier with similar information.
Birds should be transported in a secure travel cage or carrier. During warm weather, carry a plant mister to mist the bird's feathers periodically. Do not put water inside the carrier during transport; instead provide a few slices of fresh fruit or vegetables with high water content.
Review the I.I.I.'s article on pet evacuation which includes more detailed information as well as evacuation tips for reptiles and pocket pets such as hamsters and gerbils.
4. After the Disaster
Once you return to your home, do not allow your pets to roam loose right away. While you assess the damage, keep dogs on a leash and other animals in their carriers.
Familiar landmarks and smells might be gone, and your pet may become disoriented. Pets can easily get lost in such situations, so give them some time to get used to their "new" surroundings.
Be patient. Try to get your pets back into their normal routines as soon as possible, and be on the lookout for stress-related behavioral problems; if these persist, talk to your veterinarian.
Insurance is an important part of disaster planning. In addition to having an evacuation plan, the I.I.I. recommends these three steps:
First, contact your insurance agent to make sure that you have both the right amount and type of insurance protection. You should have enough insurance to rebuild your home and replace all of your personal belongings. And, ask about both flood and earthquake insurance as these disasters are not covered under standard homeowners or renters insurance policies. Separate coverage is available for both disasters, however. The I.I.I. has a brochure on insurance for your house and personal possessions. More information on flood insurance can be found at www.floodsmart.gov
Second, make sure you have an up-to-date home inventory. This will help you purchase the right amount of insurance and will make the claims process faster and easier. The I.I.I. has free Web-based home inventory software at KnowYourStuff.org.
Third, take reasonable steps to make your home disaster-resistant. The I.I.I. has a video outline five key steps for Making Your Home More Hurricane Resistant. For detailed information on how to disaster-proof your home or business, go to the Insurance Institute for Business and Home Safety.
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text: European Style Nymphing: Fish where the fish are.Heavy fishing pressure pushes trout out of their soft glides into faster, choppy runs protected by rocks and structure. Europeans developed a style of direct line nymphing using multiple, weighted flies fished under tension on light tippets to systematically dissect these micro-environments, catching fish when no other method could. The new ESN Series with Konnetic technology makes for an extremely light rod, ideal for the repetitive casts this precision method requires. Its responsive, supple tip telegraphs every boulder, bump and bite, giving you ultimate control. Features Medium action Konnetic Technology construction Fuji ceramic stripping guides Hard chromed snake guides High grade, custom tapered shaped half-wells cork handle Cocobolo wood reel seat insert with Dark Nickel colored aluminum reels seat components Aluminum tube with Gold componentsVendor: Sage


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The ITF has sanctioned in addition to our president the following Masters:
Master Robert Wheatley (USA)
Master Nestor Galarraga (Argentina)
Master Parm Rai (Canada)
Dr. Zbigniew A. Kruk (Australia)
The above have permission from the ITF to accept invitation from INO's to conduct Masters Classes and/or International Instructor Courses. As these courses are ITF sanctioned certificates will be issued on receipt of a completed application with confirmation of attendance and duly signed by one of the above.
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mikecorrales needed a new web page design and created a contest on 99designs.
A winner was selected from 16 designs submitted by 10 freelance designers.
We need an uncoded template for a website code named "PRUDENTlAL GREEN", that follows the convention of the Green Yahoo site. This page can have the identical content (for the purpose of the mockup.) It should, however, be branded PRUDENTlAL and incorporate the elements of the their general brand look-and-feel (but greener).
Also, we probably want one section to highlight an EC0 BR0KER" who is doing something above-and-beyond in Green and a section to feature a GREEN HOME LISTING.
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The page should follow the general layout and content of the Green Yahoo site (green.yahoo.com), but here are some other site that might want to inspire some of the design elements:
- marthastewart.com/green-living
- walmart.com/commonfuture
- tesco.com/greenerliving/
- Some websites we like in terms of design aesthetic are:- The main prudential.com site - for its clean style- The logo may be downloaded from here:www.onlyalumni.com/files/images/066_prudential_0.png
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For America, the misunderstanding was over the lyrics. Gilbert O'Sullivan's "Get Down" was assumed to be a nudge-nudge reference to oral sex, tied-in, perhaps, to the coincidental release of sex film, Deep Throat.
A surprised O'Sullivan explained his lyrics were:
'...very British and to me the girl in "Get Down" is behaving like a dog - she's jumping up on him, so "get down!"'
That's his story, and he's, you know. Though he did admit, if it had been about oral pleasures, then:
'...we should sell 10 million and put it on the soundtrack of Deep Throat.'
Top of the Pops resident dance troupe, Pan's People understood the song perfectly and reflected it in their innocent interpretation. With such a literal approach, the mind boggles how the girls would have choreographed the song if it had been about blow jobs.
Previously on Dangerous Minds
Pan's People interpret Bobby 'Boris' Pickett's 'Monster Mash' from 1973
Pan's People: 'Top of the Pops' Legendary Dance Troupe
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Matrilineal Culture of the Tuscarora Nation
Matrilineal Culture of the Tuscarora Nation
by Samantha Sheffield, ECU Public History major
As I undertook this research I came to find that very little information on the Tuscarora matrilineal practices exists. All the information below is from an interview on November 8, 2012 with members of the Tuscarora Nation primarily Francine Patterson, White Bear Clan Mother.
Like many of the native populations in the Americas the Tuscarora Nation practiced a matrilineal system of identification. While not a true matriarchy, the women did not rule over the clans, they did appoint the leaders and ancestry was traced through the female line. The structure of the Tuscarora society is based around the clans. Each have a male leader who is a chief and then the chiefs meet together in a council where they discuss issues and come to an agreement on how to proceed; much like American democracy.
The clan mother is responsible for appointing the clan chiefs. A clan mother is a leader who is chosen by her clan because she has good leadership qualities, is highly respected, and is educated in the traditions and ways of the clan. She also is the "ears" for the male chief.
When the clan mother chooses the chief she looks for leadership qualities, strength of character, as well as what they call a "seven span thickness of skin." This is the ability to take the abuses thrown at any leader who makes unpopular decisions. Though the decision making is then left to the male chiefs the clan mother does have the ability to "chastise" the chief. This is an important and rarely used right only when the chief has done something greatly opposed to the cultural traditions and is need of censure.
In the home life of the clans, families historically occupied a longhouse together. When women married they did not leave home as in European cultures. They stayed and the men who moved into her family home. Additionally, their children associate with the mother's clan. For instance, if a female White Bear marries a man from the Beaver clan, he leaves home and moves into her family's longhouse. Though he maintains his connection to the Beaver clan all their children are White Bears. While today Tuscarora do not live in longhouses they still practice the matrilineal customs, meaning the children are still born into their mother's clan. This can create difficulties when Tuscarora men marry out of the nation because then their children have no clan and are no longer Tuscarora.
Historically, women and children were responsible for planting and harvesting while the men were the hunters. Education of both girls and boys was undertaken by the women, especially in the traditions of each clan. Today education in the clan culture and providing for the family are undertaken by both parents.
Though the Tuscarora had to survive near annihilation they were able to survive and keep their family traditions present in their lives through today. The women who fought ferociously against the English forces to protect their children inside the Fort Nooheruka can be still be found in the Tuscarora women today. They have chosen their chiefs well and fought bravely to survive into the twenty-first century.


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So yesterday Chad put Jaadu and Mocha VNC through a no-holds-barred round of App vs. App for the title of best solution for controlling your PC via the iPhone. Well, the iPhone won't let those big bully PCs have all the fun!
ReadWriteWeb brings word of Veency, a solution that let's your iPhone via the PC!
Developed by Jay Freeman, the creator of the Cydia and Cycorder apps, Veency is a free app that allows iPhone owners to remotely control their iPhone from the comfort of your PC or Mac desktop via a VNC client. Some of the neat things you can do with Veency are: Launch applications on your iPhone, Reply to emails, text messages, and more, Rearrange icons, Lock/Unlock your iPhone, Browse through Photos and Contacts
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College graduates considering seeking a graduate degree are invited to attend Texas A&M International University's annual Graduate and Professional School Fair Monday, Oct. 20, from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. in front of Bullock Hall.
The Fair will feature graduate and professional schools from 18 universities. The event is free of charge and open to the public.
Attending this year's event are recruiters from Bowling Green State University, Bush School of Government and Public Service (Texas A&M University), Oklahoma City University School of Law, Our Lady of the Lake University and the SMU Dedman School of Law.
Also participating are Texas A&M University - College of Veterinary Medicine, Texas Chiropractic College, Texas Tech University Health Science Center - Allied Health, Texas Wesleyan University School of Law, Texas Woman's University, University of Houston - Clear Lake and the University of Houston Law Center.
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Sixteen days after it began, the Slide Fire, Arizona's second major wildlands fire of the season, has been fully contained.
The human-caused fire, which started May 20 around 4 p.m. in Oak Creek Canyon just north of Slide Rock State Park, blackened 21,227 acres by Wednesday.
It cost $10.1 million to battle the blaze.
Slide Rock State Park reopened on Sunday. Normal hours from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. have resumed, with last park entry at 6 p.m. But due to the recent fire north of the park, the swim area will remain closed.
Residents began returning late last week. An evacuation order for the canyon was lifted at 1 p.m. May 29.
Shortly before the reopening, a half-dozen cars lined up waiting to re-enter.
"Since last Tuesday we've camped, we've driven 300 miles to stay somewhere with relatives. We came back here and spent the night in hotels," said Josh Hall, one of the renters allowed back into the area.
"I'm very clear on my feelings right now. In fact, it's high anxiety," he continued.
"I just feel so blessed that our home is still standing and our hotel guests have a place to come back to," said Butterfly Garden Inn owner Nicole Garrison.
A line of speakers took to the podium at Red Rock High School on May 28. They told the audience that although the largest fire in the history of Coconino Forest is behind them, there is still a lot of work to do, especially in regards to preparing for the monsoon.
"If you don't have flood insurance, you need to get it now. If you have any friends in the former Shultz Fire and the very soon after flood area, they can tell you how important this is," said Coconino County Emergency Management spokesperson Robert Rowley.
Now it's all about moving forward, especially for the business owners.
"We're booked fully for the next several weeks, so we need to access where it is and how we can proceed so we can get our guests back as soon as possible," said Garrison.
U.S. Highway 89A from Pine Flats campground north to the entrance of the overlook at the switchbacks remains closed. The "overlook" is now open to the public.
The Coconino National Forest issued an emergency closure on all National Forest System lands within the area of the Slide Fire on the Coconino National Forest, in Coconino and Yavapai counties.
[SLIDESHOW: Slide Fire burns in Oak Creek Canyon]
Law enforcement authorities are asking residents to contact them if they happened to spot anyone suspicious in the area on the day the fire started between Slide Rock State Park and Half Way Picnic Area.
The public is asked to call U.S. Forest Service law enforcement at 928-527-3511 if they have any information that might assist law enforcement in the investigation.
Stay with cbs5az.com and CBS 5 News for updates on this developing story.
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Editor's note: This corrects the age Charles Robinson was sent out of state to make money.
COSTA MESA — We've all got them, and sometimes we hang onto them until eternity, or for as long as they can weather the storm of daily life.
We're talking about hats.
And on Friday at the Orange County, more than a dozen senior citizens put them on top of their heads, announced their names into a microphone before an enthusiastic crowd and told the specific stories behind their beloved headwear.
For Charles Robinson, 73, of Long Beach, his white cowboy hat, which won the "Best Cowboy" category, was something he picked up in Buffalo, Wyo. at the Buffalo Hotel while on a deer-hunting trip five years ago.
"We all used to wear cowboy hats growing up in Mississippi, all of us boys," said Robinson, who picked cotton on the family farm just outside the town of Liberty.
At age 21, his father sent him out of state to make money and send it back to the family.
Ultimately, it was Robinson's hard work as a carpenter in California, and the money he mailed back to Mississippi, saved the family farm and helped put a few of his siblings through college.
So every time Robinson puts on his hat, he thinks of his Mississippi days and the back-breaking work he put in over the years to get to the point where he could actually take a vacation with the guys and do some deer hunting.
The stories were endless among the seniors who either strode or hobbled or were wheeled up to Meadows Stage, where they all took seats and humored emcee Judy Hoffman, who, at 70 years old, loves to organize the annual Senior Hat Contest.
"I love seniors, and not just because they're my homies," she said. "I just know that many of them love this event. Some of them come back every single year."
Especially Stanley Cohen, 57, and his mother, Marilyn Cohen, 92, who live together in Westminster.
"I've got Chicken Little, Queen Bee and Fred and Daisy Power," said Stanley Cohen, showing off his colorful hat, something he put together in less than three weeks for the event.
Other interesting hats included a red, white and blue top hat, which won honors in the most Patriotic Category.
But it was Robinson who seemed the most pleased by his green ribbon as he tucked it carefully into his pocket and took the hand of his wife, Alberta, 70, and walked from the fairgrounds in his checkered cowboy shirt.
"This has been one of the greatest days of my life," he said.


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As if Building a Great Company Wasn't Tough Enough
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In short, GC's tactics are one step up from the spam mail that claims you've won $10M . . . but only after they ask you for your SS# and some transfer fees.PRIVATE: Members Only


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The facility is situated at just 20 km to the center of Afyonkarahisar and the coach station, in the Gazligol area of Ihsaniye. It is situated at 35 km to the newly built Zafer Airport. The water in the area is rich in minerals and has healing effects.
The stone duplex house is provided with a turkish bath with private pool, living room, kitchen, toilet, large terrace opening up to the green garden on the ground floor. The villa features satellite TV, kitchen hood, stove, cooker, refrigerator, kitchenware, heated floors, wi-fi.
On the first floor are 1 ensuite bathroom, 1 children room, 1 bathroom with shower. The luxurious villa is suitable for the accommodation of 6 persons.
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MIAMI SHORES, Fla. -- It came down to a last possession again.
For the second time this season, Barry dropped a one-possession game to NAIA No. 18 St. Thomas -- this time an 84-82 overtime verdict Friday night at Health & Sports Center.
Barry (3-3) lost a two-point decision to St. Thomas (9-2) earlier this year. This one needed overtime to decide it.
The Buccaneers trailed by three with 3:31 to play in regulation before Filip Toric sank two free throws on one possession, and hit another on a second possession. Damien Dwaine's layup with 2:29 to play gave the Buccaneers a two-point lead, but Dylan O'Sullivan tied it for St. Thomas at the 2:15 mark.
Toric buried a three-pointer to put the Bucs ahead by three, but John Nunally answered with a triple for the Bobcats to knot the score at 68-68. Floyd Battle's basket gave St. Thomas the lead with 42 seconds remaining, but Justin McCoy scored 12 seconds later to tie it at 70-70.
St. Thomas' Kevin Hincapie missed a jumper in the closing seconds, and Barry's Bryan Van Cott grabbed the rebound, but the Bucs didn't call a timeout and couldn't get the ball up the floor for a final shot.
In overtime, St. Thomas took a 78-74 lead after a pair of Demonte' Simpson free throws. Van Cott hit a triple to pull the Bucs within one with 1:26 to play. Lorel Beckford's layup with 29 seconds remaining gave the Bobcats a four-point lead before Chad Renfro scored on the other end.
Hincapie sank two free throws to push the Bobcats back up four, and McCoy sank a pair of free throws to pull Barry within two with 16 seconds left in overtime. But after O'Sullivan missed a pair of free throws, Barry couldn't convert on two shots in the closing seconds, and St. Thomas escaped with another wire-to-wire finish.
The Buccaneers shot 42.7 percent from the floor, but struggled from beyond the arc. Barry was 6 of 23 from three-point range. St. Thomas hit 46.6 percent of their field goal attempts and 33.3 percent of their triple tries.
St. Thomas outscored Barry, 46-16, in bench production.
Simpson had 26 points and 12 rebounds, and Floyd Battle had 22 points and four assists for the Bobcats.
McCoy scored 21, matching his high at Barry, and Renfro had 12 points, 14 rebounds and five assists for the Bucs. Toric had 10 points, seven rebounds and three steals, Dwaine 10 points, three steals and six boards and Van Cott 13 points and six boards as all five Bucs starters scored in double figures. Aaron Martin had eight points and five rebounds.
Barry will play Missouri Western in the Lynn Courtyard by Marriott Classic Tuesday at 5:30 p.m. in Boca Raton.


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"CVV, Zabriskie, Danielson, while all clearly have a past…" (Cyclingnews 9/5/12)
So did Vaughters throw VandeVelde, Zabriskie and Danielson under the bus, or what?
I think this is how the powers-that-be want things to turn out-
"If everybody doped, then nobody doped." Basically, you get people into the thinking that it's a foregone conclusion that riders of that era doped, so does it make sense to individually vilify people, or do you say that's in the past, people have changed, time to move on? It also reminds one of the famous "I am Spartacus" scene-
In truth, if Lance had been a better-liked member of the peloton, we might very well have seen something like the Spartacus scene, as in "I am Lance." But within the bike racing community, Lance may have had all the friendships he could buy, and when the racing ended, so, it seems, has much of the loyalty and friendships to one of the greatest athletes in sports, doping or not.
This could be just the tip of the iceberg. It could suddenly become a negative thing for your career to deny doping, but handled properly, especially early on in the process, outing yourself could be beneficial. The unfortunate part of all this is that those who actually did ride clean… well, they didn't get any respect back then, and they're not likely to now. A lost generation, as they say. The credibility of anyone claiming to have ridden clean back in the day has been strained past belief.
Lance may have opened the door on this (it suddenly becoming "in" to admit to doping); his absolute intractability lent itself to people seeking a way to forgive those perceived to be more reasonable about such things.


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Kids playing in a tree-shaded sandbox have temporarily stopped the bulldozers on Stanford University's $5 billion medical-center expansion.
Parents of children at Stanford's Arboretum Children's Center, which has operated inconspicuously for years among the oaks near Hoover Pavilion, said they learned just two weeks ago that digging for a new parking garage was set to begin next month in the middle of the school's current play yard.
Stanford's construction plans will demolish the day care center's "Forest Room" and place 2-month-old to 5-year-old children just 38 feet away from the digging for the nine-level garage, they said.
Acknowledging "parents have only recently become aware" of the imminent construction, Stanford appeared to be scrambling this week to resolve the issue.
While maintaining the project "will not pose significant health risks to children," the university asked the Palo Alto City Council to postpone a final approval on the massive medical-center expansion from June 20 to July 11.
Stanford's current plans call for relocating the Forest classroom and play-yard space to a side of the day care center away from the digging.
But parents, many of whom are Stanford physicians and scientists, say they're still worried about toxic airborne particles and dangerous noise levels.
"There are many unanswered questions regarding possible significant health hazards of the construction project," they said in a statement.
"We have several parents willing to lie in front of bulldozers if necessary," parent Melissa Michelson told the Palo Alto City Council Monday.
Michelson disputed Stanford's contention that the problem is just a matter of miscommunication and that the environmental analysis concluding children would be unharmed by the construction is sound.
"We don't believe this is a communication problem. We believe this is Stanford not taking adequate concern for our children," she said.
Simon Klemperer, a geophysics professor whose children have received care at Arboretum, said parents "had no idea" until two weeks ago the hospital project will involve the old Hoover Pavilion.
The pinkish, historic structure is across Quarry Road from Bloomingdale's. It was built in the early 1930s and operated at the time as Palo Alto Hospital but was replaced as the main hospital facility following the 1959 opening of the Edward Durell Stone structure still in use.
Hoover is slated to be restored and used for medical office space.
Day care parents had paid little attention to details of the hospital expansion until receiving a June 6 email inviting them to a meeting about the "revitalization of Arboretum," Klemperer said.
"I was vaguely aware of the (medical-center expansion) project and, like all Stanford projects, tend to assume that it is for the greater good," Klemperer said, adding he had believed inconveniences such as traffic would be outweighed by a new hospital.
"Parents' jaws dropped" at the June 16 meeting, when plans for a mid-July erection of construction fences -- one of which will bisect the children's play yard -- were unveiled, he said.
As of Thursday, Sarah Staley, director of public relations for the hospital project, said Stanford stands by its environmental analysis but was working to "find mutually agreeable solutions before beginning construction activities on the Hoover site."
Possible options include "providing interim child-care facilities off-site during construction, opportunities for other child-care services, and implementing additional mitigations informed by the City Council-certified Final Environmental Impact Report," she said.
"Clearly there was a breakdown in communication," Staley said.
"Though many on and off campus have been invested in the entitlements and facilities planning process for over four years now, the fact that the parents of the campus-based child care center were unaware and uninformed of the project is regretful."


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businessmobility needed a new logo design and created a contest on 99designs.
A winner was selected from 30 designs submitted by 18 freelance designers.
Looking for a visually appealing logo that incorporates business travel with wireless software. We do not have a clear vision of what we want so it will be open for your interpretation.
Wireless software seller focusing on the corporate business traveler needs a graphic that visually defines what we do. A generic BlackBerry or other PDA device needs to be in the equation. Please visit our website, http://www.businessmobilitysolutions.net to have a better understanding of content. You will also be able to see our original logo that we are looking to improve upon.
- If phone is used must be original graphic
- No capital letters
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All non-student full-time regular and non-student full-time temporary employees with a minimum of a one-year contract are eligible for coverage.
Coverage for eligible employees becomes effective their date of hire and are not subject to medical underwriting provided the long-term disability enrollment card is completed within 30 calendar days of your date of hire and you are actively at work. Eligible employees who wish to enroll after the 31st day of employment must undergo medical underwriting and Northwestern Mutual will approve or deny coverage.
When an employee becomes totally disabled due to sickness and/or injury beginning after 180 days of continued disability, the covered employee can receive a benefit up to 65% of their basic monthly salary to a maximum of $12,000. Northwestern Mutual will process the employee's claim for long-term disability and will approve or deny coverage. If the employee is an active participant, prior to the sickness and/or injury, of the Marquette University Match (5% contribution from the employee and 8% from Marquette), Marquette University will pay the complete 13% of tax deferred monies toward the retirement plan.
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When you are totally disabled, determined by Northwestern Mutual, the 65% of basic monthly salary you will receive will be combined with income you receive from certain other sources*. If the combined income exceeds the 65% or maximum dollar limit shown above, the benefit from this plan will be reduced to bring the total income amount back to the allowable 65% amount.
*Other income sources that MAY result in benefit reductions are, but not limited to:
The University contributes 50% of total monthly premium with the employee paying the other 50%. Premiums are based upon salary and are deducted on an after-tax monthly/bi-weekly payroll deduction basis.
The detail of the long-term disability plan is contained in the official Plan document. This site is meant to only cover highlights of the long-term disability benefit. It does not contain all of the details that are included in the Summary Plan Description (SPD) (as described by the Employee Retirement Income Security Act). If there is ever a question about this plan, or if there is a conflict between the information on this site and the formal language of the Plan documents, the formal wording in the Plan documents will govern. Please note that the benefits described on this site may be changed at any time and do not represent a contractual obligation on the part of Marquette University.


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In addition, users of FSU computer resources are subject to all relevant state and federal laws, including the two Maryland laws listed below.
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Nelsen delighted by Samba signing
Ryan Nelsen believes Blackburn team-mate Christopher Samba can play at the very highest level but is happy to be alongside him for the foreseeable future.
Congo international Samba signed a new four-and-a-half year deal this week while central defensive partner Nelsen was enjoying a euphoric week with New Zealand. Both men have been a hit at Ewood Park after arriving for paltry fees with Samba, 25, now valued at many times his £400,000 transfer from Hertha Berlin in January 2007.
"The big man's been brilliant since he's been here," said Rovers captain Nelsen. "He came for nothing and has provided some fantastic service and some quality performances. In the long-term it bodes well for Blackburn's future."
Interest in Samba from teams competing for places in the Champions League would not surprise Nelsen.
"It is up to Chris how far he goes," Nelsen said. "He has all the qualities: height, speed, technique, all that.
"When you have all the attributes it is up to the individual. "If he keeps performing with Blackburn things will happen but I am glad he has signed here."
Ewood Park manager Sam Allardyce, who returns to old club Bolton on Sunday seeking to avert an 11th straight Barclays Premier League away defeat, said: "The core strength of your side lies down the middle: your goalkeeper, your centre-halves, your midfield and forwards.
"You build the rest of your side around that and Chris' experience in the Premier League is invaluable to us as a team.
"At his young age it is securing a valuable asset as well as a very good Premier League player. We are all delighted he has signed a longer-term contract."


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JACKSON, Wyo. (AP) — Supplemental feeding of elk and bison is starting on the National Elk Refuge near Jackson.
Officers planned to begin by distributing small amounts of alfalfa pellets on Thursday. Eventually the elk will work themselves up to getting 8 pounds of food a day. The bison will get about 20 pounds daily.
There are currently about 6,000 elk and 600 bison wintering at the southern end of the refuge.
The migration of elk there began later this season thanks in part to heavy spring runoff which provided abundant forage. Significant snowfall also arrived late.
Last year, the feeding season began on Jan. 6 and lasted 100 days, 33 days longer than average.


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PodcastHeavy storms cause a lot more than water to come trickling down into our rivers. Podcast interview with freshwater ecologist Dr. Stuart Findlay.
Podcast Any time there are high flow events bringing water and sediments from the tributaries and over the dam, it causes several fairly dramatic changes. Podcast interview with freshwater ecologist Dr. Stuart Findlay.
Vicky Kelly, manager of the environmental monitoring program at the Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies in Millbrook said trees have evolved methods for coping with our winters over thousands of years, the biggest trigger of which is shortened days.
This last summer, I had the pleasure of being hosted as a Visiting International Professor by the Research Center for Eco-Environmental Sciences in Beijing.
In the first of a series of serendipitous events leading to today's Gloeo Gang, an undergraduate Cayelan contacted the Lake Sunapee Protective Association (LSPA, lakesunapee.org), a nonprofit watershed group of energetic citizen scientists with a keen interest in their home lake (Sunapee) in New Hampshire
In the U.S., some 300,000 people are diagnosed with Lyme disease annually. Thousands also suffer from babesiosis and anaplasmosis, tick-borne ailments that can occur alone or as co-infections with Lyme disease.
I spent a lot of time outdoors as a kid in southern Michigan in the 1960s and 70s. The river in my hometown was a sour-smelling mess the color and consistency of potato soup, the miles of enticing beaches along nearby Lake Erie were never once open for swimming,
Robin Hood Radio interviews Steven Cohen, Executive Director of Columbia University's Earth Institute, about his Cary Institute lecture The Path to Sustainability. Cohen discusses the importance of environmental policy and the need to manage short-term costs for long-term gains.
On August 15 the 12 students in this year's Cary Institute's Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) program presented the results of the research they conducted during the ten weeks they spent at the Institute this summer.
While Lyme disease is usually found along coastal areas-the mid-Hudson valley, Long Island, and parts of the Jersey shore-people are now reporting tick bites further and further north into the Capital region, and even some people in the Adirondacks
Perhaps this summer's most ironic story was the news that residents of Toledo, Ohio, a city on the shores of one of the largest and most magnificent lakes in the world, had no water to drink.
I often hear that ecologists should stop being so gloomy. After all, the world isn't coming to an end — the sky is still blue, the grass is still green and the birds are still singing.
Cary Institute biogeochemist Dr. Jonathan Cole recently received one of the highest distinctions a scientist can achieve: election into the National Academy of Sciences. The honor recognizes his distinguished career in limnology, the study of lakes, rivers, and other inland waters.
Cary Institute scientist Dr. Emma Rosi-Marshall is working with colleagues at Yale University to understand how wildlife impacts the Mara River. Degraded waters have been linked to typhoid and cholera outbreaks, as well as fish kills.
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Wabash College will present a poetry reading by Nathaniel "Neil" Perry. Perry will give his talk at 8 p.m., Thursday, October 3 in room 215 in Center Hall. Perry is the author of Nine Acres.
Perry is the Elliot Assistant Professor of English at Hampden-Sydney College. His book, Nine Acres, won the 2011 APR/Honickman First Book Prize. He has published poetry in a variety of periodicals including The American Poetry Review, The Common, The Gettysburg Review, and The Kenyon Review. He is also editor of the national literary journal, The Hampden-Sydney Poetry Review. Perry completed his graduate degree at Indiana University in Bloomington.
"As a poet, Neil's work differs from the more common free-verse poem that seems to be the privileged form in most contemporary poetry," says Wabash College Professor Eric Freeze. "Instead, Neil's work is highly formal."
With all of Nine Acres written in four stanzas each of rhyming tetrameter, an approach not found in today's poetry journals. Fellow poet Marie Howe says in her introduction to Nine Acres, "Neil's poems were like furrows in a field, the constraints of form as necessary as water or sunlight." Perry took the poem titles from chapters of a 1930s farming handbook, Five Acres and Independence, and each poem borrows something as well from that book's central concerns: learning the texture of a field, raising vegetables, and the different compositions of soil. Planted in these poems are also contemporary concerns beyond farming: raising a family, sustaining a marriage, and living within our means.
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My niece turned 16 this month. When I asked her (on Facebook) what sort of sweet treat she'd like at the surprise party she wasn't supposed to know was happening (she had found out on Facebook), she said, "Red velvet cake is my favorite."
I've always admired my niece's excellent taste, but this statement cast doubt in my mind. Granted, I had never actually tasted a red velvet cake. (Like buttermilk pie, it's a southern thing.) But it seemed to embody everything I dislike about cake: fluffy, bland, sweet, boring; and to boot, with a disgusting amount of red food coloring added in for no apparent reason.
But in an attempt to win her love so that she'll care for her poor, childless aunt when I grow old (I'm only partially joking..), I found a dye-free recipe (and along with it, an exquisite recipe blog) made with pureed, cooked beets (the cupcakes, not the blog). I botched the recipe when I boiled the beets instead of roasting them, and the cupcakes turned into squat, pudding-like pucks. Despite my mistakes, they still tasted completely addictive, with a whisper of cocoa and lots of tang from lemon juice, buttermilk, and cream cheese frosting.
I whispered to my sister in the kitchen that the cupcakes were made from beets, and she proceeded to blurt out this fact to the teenagers sprawled about the living room as I proffered cakes. Shockingly, they still ate them. I guess shouldn't have been surprised – this was in Marin, after all.
When the beet and teenage madness had ended, I had some cream cheese left over, so I whipped up David Lebovitz's cheesecake brownies from Ready for Dessert (and his blog). Unlike red velvet cake, these brownies contain much more than just a whisper of chocolate – more like a lion's roar – and they require neither food coloring nor tricky preparations of vegetables. Though I am looking forward to my niece's 17th birthday as an excuse to give the red velvet another try – assuming she still likes them in a year. (I hope I don't become one of those annoying yet well-meaning aunts who keeps giving you ruffled, pink night gowns well into your 30's, or who makes you pot roast every Sunday when you've been vegetarian for 10 years.)
I also hope cheesecake brownies never go out of style, because they are a marriage of two of the worlds most perfect foods. David's recipe gets the proportions just right, and includes chocolate chunks, which give the brownies a bit of pleasing texture (but not in an irritating, nutty way). As a bonus, the brownie batter is all mixed in one pot. I added a bit of espresso powder and traded the AP flour for sweet rice flour, though you'd never know they were gluten-free upon tasting them. They are fudgy, rich and almost black from dutch-processed cocoa powder and tons of melted chocolate. The tang of fluffy cheesecake offsets the bittersweet richness, and the salt makes you reach for another in spite of all resolutions not to.
This is a classic confection, but I'm thinking of a couple of twists one could make, like swapping the cream cheese for mascarpone (I just saw a recipe for this in The New American Cheese), or using half goat cheese. Or you could make reddish-velvet cheesecake brownies by using a beet brownie batter as the base. I'm also curious how the cheesecake would work swirled into these bittersweet whiskey brownies;I barely resisted adding bourbon to the batter in these.
If you do either of the latter, don't tell the teenagers.
On second thought, don't tell their parents.
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I used Scharffen Berger's 70% bittersweet chocolate for both the batter and the chopped chocolate, and this produces a very intense, bittersweet brownie. Use a sweeter chocolate to make them more kid-friendly if you like. To warm your cream cheese in a hurry, cut it into small cubes, place them ina metal bowl ina single layer, and place it on a dish towel on top of the oven while it preheats and while you make the brownie batter.
If gluten isn't an issue for you, you can use all-purpose flour in place of the rice flour. I used an 8×8″ pan here, but can also bake these in a 9×9″ pan.For the cleanest cuts, chill the baked and cooled brownies until firm, about 2 hours, then dip a large chef's knife in hot water and wipe it clean between each cut. Let the brownies come back to room temperature before indulging.
Makes 16 small but rich brownies
6 tablespoons (3 ounces/85g) unsalted butter, cut into pieces
4 ounces (115g) bittersweet or semisweet chocolate, chopped (1 scant cup) (see headnote)
2/3 cup (130g) sugar
1 tablespoon instant espresso powder
2 large eggs, at room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup (70g) sweet white rice flour
1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder (dutch-processed or natural)
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup (2 3/4 ounces/80g) chopped chocolate or chocolate chips
8 ounces (200g) cream cheese, at room temperature
1 large egg yolk
5 tablespoons (75g) sugar
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
Make the brownie batter:
Position a rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 350ºF. Line an 8×8 or 9×9″ square baking pan on all sides with parchment paper or heavy-duty aluminum foil, leaving a 2″ overhang.
In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Reduce the heat to low, add the chocolate, and stir until just melted. Remove from the heat, and whisk in the sugar and espresso powder. Whisk in the eggs and vanilla, then the flour, cocoa and salt. Stir in the chocolate chunks.
Make the cheesecake swirl:
In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment (or in a medium bowl fitted with your arm and a wooden spoon), beat the cream cheese on medium-low until smooth, scraping down the sides of the bowl as necessary. Add the sugar and beat on medium speed until fluffy, a few minutes. Beat in the yolk and vanilla extract.
Scrape the brownie batter into the prepared pan, and dollop the cheesecake mixture over the top in 7 or 8 big blobs. Drag the tip of a paring knife through the batters back and forth a few times in both directions to swirl. (Don't over-swirl – big pockets of cheesecake are the point here.)
Bake the brownies until puffed all over, about 30 minutes, rotating the pan halfway through baking.
Let the brownies cool completely in the pan, then use the parchment handles to lift the mega brownie out. (Optionally, chill the brownies until cold for the cleanest cuts). Use a large chef's knife dipped in hot water and wiped clean between each cut to trim away the outer 1/4″ (if you like), then cut the brownies into 16 squares.
The brownies will keep for up to 2 days at cool room temperature, up to 5 in the fridge, or up to 1 month double-wrapped and in the freezer. (David says you can eat them frozen!) I like them best at room temperature, when they are soft and gooey.


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When it comes to interiors, we all have our weaknesses, and good lighting is mine (okay, one of mine). Carefully applied, the right lighting can elevate any space, making it seem bigger, more welcoming, cleaner, more modern, more expensive — you name it, good lighting can probably do it. Similarly, poorly planned lighting can often let down an otherwise beautiful room.
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