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Lola Mae Long Bryson
Lola Mae Long Bryson, 93, passed away peacefully at her home on the hill on Tuesday, May 30, 2017.
She was the daughter of Gustavus and Betty Jane Sutton Long. She was preceded in death by eight brothers and sisters; and her husband of 52 years, Paul James Bryson.
She is survived by two daughters, Betsy Rae Kirby and husband Roger of Granite Falls and Judy Paulette Bryson Quinn and husband Rick Quinn of Leicester.
Her grandchildren are Evelyn Moore, Denise Camp and Michal Kirby of Granite Falls; Regina Wiggins of Bryson City and Elizabeth Sossamon of Leicester; eight great grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren; and one brother, James Robert (Jim) Long Sr.
She was very active in the Whittier Community Club and the Extension Homemakers. She loved quilting, sewing, homemaking, crocheting and gardening.
She loved to gift people with her handmade creations. There are many babies who have received the warmth of her hand crocheted afghans.
The family wishes to express gratitude to her neighbors, friends and caregivers who assisted in her care.
The family received friends from 1 to 3 pm Thursday at Crisp Funeral Home in Bryson City with the funeral immediately following. Burial was in the New Whittier Cemetery.


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The big push in the flooring business today is how to address the growing issue of recycling. Consumers are becoming more and more conscious of how their buying choices affect the environment both inside and outside their homes.
When it comes to flooring, industry, government and concerned citizens have begun to work together on ways to reduce the potential negative environmental consequence that comes from disposing of used flooring materials.
The short answer to the question of whether you can recycle used vinyl flooring is yes. Vinyl flooring products are no exception to the recycling movement and like many types of plastic products, strategies and methods for safely disposing of and reusing these materials are growing, often into profitable businesses.
There are two ways of looking at the recycling of vinyl flooring. One way is to consider how the disposal of used vinyl flooring can be accomplished in an environmentally friendly way. The other involves the decision to use vinyl flooring and whether the vinyl flooring product you choose contains a significant amount of recycle content. You can help reduce adverse effects on the environment by choosing to go as green as possible.
Vinyl flooring products like tile and sheet flooring have been around for many years and the chemical compounds used in the manufacturing of these products are not very green. The durability and the ease of installation make these products popular flooring choices for many people and can be used in a wide variety of locations around a home or business. Some of the environmental concerns about vinyl flooring begin at the very beginning of the products life cycle, the manufacturing process and end when the product is removed or replaced and discarded. In the middle, there are some environmental advantages to choosing vinyl flooring over carpet floor coverings.
Unlike carpet that can trap and hold dirt and bacteria, vinyl flooring, like other hard flooring products is easier to keep clean and sanitary than fabric floor coverings. In general, there are fewer chemicals needed to maintain modern vinyl flooring especially with the introduction of no wax floor finishes. So with the potential of less exposure to cleaning solutions and the problems that can be associated with properly disposing of waste cleaning solutions, vinyl flooring seems to have some significant advantages.
A significant environmental benefit can be realized from the growing practice of properly recycling or disposing of old vinyl flooring. The idea behind recycling is to keep used vinyl flooring out of the landfill and to prevent disposal methods like burning that can have very serious environmental and public health consequences. The increased availability of recycled material can be an incentive to manufacturers to increase the amount of recycled material used in the production of new vinyl flooring.
Linoleum was phased out several years ago but is making a comeback because it is easier and less hazardous to dispose of.
Before you recycle old vinyl flooring it may be necessary to know what type of material you are dealing with. Some products made with PVC or polyvinylchloride is not recyclable. A good idea might to be to check with your local flooring retailer for help in identifying what the old flooring is made of. Your local flooring retailer may also be able to advise you on proper disposal methods and the location of a recycling facility that will accept old vinyl flooring.
Many flooring retailers participate in a recycling program and might be willing to take the old flooring off of your hands. Some retailers may charge you a disposal fee, but the money could be well spent knowing that the old flooring is properly disposed of.

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Rebranding: Making A Moodboard/
I remember thinking over this past winter, "Oh man. Rebranding is so intense. My designer and I have to work together to figure out how to express who I am and what I do in ONE logo. Just one. Not only that, I'll need to visually "brand" everything in my business cohesively, from my business cards, to my packaging, to my website…where do we even start??"
I'll tell you, friends. It all starts with assembling a launch pad. In the case of branding and visual design, your launch pad is a moodboard!
After assessing why I needed to rebrand and who the new brand would be for (a.k.a. my Dream Clients—you guys!), it was time to begin thinking about how to express all that in a visual way.
While one of the core components of a company's brand is their logo, it can be difficult to just whip up a logo out of thin air. When my designer, Sara, and I started working together, one of the first things she asked me to do was create a moodboard so that we could have a visual starting point to build the rest of the brand from.
I thought assembling a moodboard was so helpful because even though the new brand would be for me and my business, and it will reflect who I am, I found it difficult to know exactly what I wanted in the beginning of the rebranding process. Creating the moodboard helped me to get a clear visual idea of "Who am I as a photographer?" Even more important, it helped me hone down and get very specific, only including the most relevant and important visual themes.
Moodboards are very versatile and can be used to help you get a big picture view and build a visual foundation for so many different occasions. A friend of mine who is currently planning her August wedding just created a moodboard including images of bridesmaid dresses, the venue they chose, color swatches, florals, calligraphy, table settings, and more! When I saw her moodboard I immediately got a clear idea of what she wanted the mood and overall aesthetic of her big day to be like, and that's a really exciting thing.
You can use moodboards in your life too, no matter your situation! Here are some quick ideas for when having a moodboard might be helpful:
- Updating your home decor or room colors
- Planning your engagement session, wedding, maternity session, senior photos, etc!
- Redesigning the look and feel of your blog
- Refreshing your workspace, whether in the office or at home
- Revamping your wardrobe
This is just a very short list in a whole world of possibilities! Since I found this process so exciting and helpful, I thought you might benefit from it too. So if you want to create a moodboard of your own, here's how you can do it:
1) Get clear on what your situation is now, and what you want to be different about it. What feelings do you want your new wardrobe/workspace/blog/etc. to evoke in you, and in other people who see it?
In my case, I also needed to think about what themes are consistently true to me, and what will catch the attention of others who might be able to relate to me, or want to work with me. Sara also had me narrow down on some "key word" adjectives that described me and my work at a glance. Having those words to refer to helped a ton!
2) The end result of going through these steps is going to be a collage of different photos, so it's time to start finding some! And what's a better place than Pinterest? Believe me guys, Pinterest and I got to know each other reeeeeally well as I made my moodboard! Go get on Pinterest (create an account first if you don't have one) and start observing what you're most drawn to when you think about your answer from #1.
3) Begin pinning things to a new dedicated Pinterest board, which will later become your moodboard. Don't rush this step, and take your time over multiple days! In the case of revamping your wardrobe, you might want to stick to looking for images of color and texture swatches, shoes, jewelry, accessories, and clothing items.
In my case, I was looking for a wide range of inspiration, from architecture, to home decor, to clothing, to plants, to typography, to printed pieces, to packaging, to artworks, to color and texture swatches. Whew. It was a lot but it helped me to expand my perspective and not limit what I thought my new brand could be!
4) After pinning like crazy, you'll need to edit down. Revisit your thoughts from step #1 again, and then look back through your pinterest board to see what makes sense together, and what doesn't fit quite right. Don't be afraid to hit the delete button—less truly is more! Deleting is the only way you'll be able to create a finished moodboard and a cohesive "launching pad."
I deleted some things right after I finished pinning, but I found I had the best results after coming back to my pinterest board a day later and then repeating the process. With a fresh perspective, you can more easily pick out cohesive patterns, and what doesn't belong.
5) After honing down to a final collection of images, you could keep the Pinterest board as your moodboard, or you could use a template from a free service like Canva. A separate template will eliminate all the distracting text below the photos you chose on Pinterest. In my case, I shared my Pinterest board with Sara and she created a finished moodboard for me (Thanks Sara!!)
My New Moodboard
After pinning for hours and considering the essence of my new brand, I'm DYING to share my new moodboard with you!! Here are my brand key words for some context:
Organic | Vibrant | Genuine | Warm | Modern | Clean | Luxurious | Minimal
What do you think, does it reflect the key words I chose? What feelings does it inspire in you? The different themes in this moodboard are close to my heart and I can't wait to share more about them in detail as I continue blogging! But to put it concisely, I think the two most important themes for me are:
- Less is more. Let's focus on having fewer, but better, and more meaningful things that help us feel at home and at ease.
- There is beauty and great value in the details and imperfections of life.
That's what my moodboard (and shiny new "launching pad!") makes me think of, and I think it's the perfect way to begin forming my new brand! I can't wait to hear what you think!
I'm dying to know: have you ever made a moodboard of your own? If so, please share! If you've never made one before, do you think it would be helpful in tackling different visual projects?
This week, don't forget to follow along on Instagram as I continue telling my rebranding story and what it means for you!


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College Admissions and Homeschoolers
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Greetings, dear Readers. In this issue, we offer you "Six Ideas To Encourage Summer Reading" to aid you in avoiding that summer drop-off that occurs with schooled children. Our second article is "College Admissions and Homeschoolers" by Cafi Cohen, a homeschooling mom of two grown children and author, lecturer and hand-bell choir director! We hope these articles bring you inspiration and upliftment. As always, thank you for reading.
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Common Ground Center - Uncommon Family Camp Fun in Vermont
By Emerson Sandow
Homeschooling families enjoy being families. Parents are not in a rush to get rid of the kids and be free of them. Sometimes it can be difficult to find activities that are truly geared for grownups and children to enjoy together. Camp Common Ground in Vermont offers just that � in an eco-friendly community spirit.
The Camp has the following 4-week-long sessions this summer: 2013 family camp weeks begin on:
Six Ideas To Encourage Summer Reading
When summer break comes around, you couldn't stop some book-loving kids from reading if you wanted to. But what about children who still struggle to read? What can you do this summer to encourage them? Here are six simple ideas:
Keep reading!
Even if you take a well-deserved break from other studies, most children benefit from continuing to read every day. This could mean sharing a read-aloud together at bedtime, having your children read to you, or setting aside 20 minutes a day for everyone to grab a book and read silently.
This steady little bit of work each day can pave the way for a reading breakthrough. It also keeps your kids from losing whatever reading confidence they've built up over the school year.
Read to a dog
Several different studies show that reading out loud to dogs can help kids gain confidence and fluency in reading. A quick Google search for "Reading to Rover" will turn up interesting studies and various library programs around the country.
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Organic-Certified Feed for Chickens and Rabbits. Naturally, From Modesto Milling
Healthy eating is becoming more important to American consumers; no longer considered a fringe matter, what goes into food and therefore, what goes into the human person, is vitally significant, as dangerous additives, genetically-modified foods and overuse of some ingredients comes to the information forefront.
Health-conscious consumers realize that when considering organic food items, the matter goes beyond produce and grains. What a potential food animal is fed is just as important.
If you raise your own rabbits or chickens, for the sake of your animals and your family, the meat and eggs should be as organic as possible. Consider Modesto Milling as your organic feed supplier.
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College Admissions and Homeschoolers
By Cafi Cohen
Virtually all colleges and universities accept homeschooled applicants. Some may require extra documentation or entrance testing, such as the SAT II, that is not required of institutionally-schooled students, but the fact that a student was homeschooled does not bar him/her from entrance.
SAT II Subject Tests (formerly called Achievement Tests) are given in high school subjects like biology, Spanish, writing, physics, U.S. history and so on. Usually only very selective colleges such as Harvard and Stanford require these tests -- of all applicants.
Unfortunately, a few less-selective colleges and universities are now requiring SAT II Subject test scores from homeschoolers, but not from other applicants. Or they require more SAT II scores from homeschoolers. Universities in this category currently include the Georgia Institute of Technology, University of Notre Dame (IN), Rice University (TX), Rhodes College (TN), and University of North Carolina, Wilmington.
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Mayan Unit Study
By Michael Leppert
The Mayans were, by our Western standards, one of the most advanced native peoples that ever lived. We hear of the Egyptians and their building skills and advanced culture, but until recently, seldom have we heard of the Mayans in this light. They werea fascinating and mysterious people who achieved far more in the realms of math and science than the Egyptians - and were expert builders in their own right. One Mayan structure, The Pyramid of the Sun, has a base as large as the Great Pyramid of Giza!
The ancient Mayans lived in the Yucatan Peninsula area of what is now Mexico and southward to the Central American countries of Guatemala, British Honduras, and portions of Hondurasand El Salvador. Their kingdom�s first period lasted from 1000 B.C. to 900 A.D. This period was lived in the tropical rain forests of the area and included building large pyramids and well-planned communities with other structures where the people lived and worked. These cities were mysteriously abandoned and the Mayans moved north into what is now Mexico and mingled with the Native Peoples there for second Mayan period, which lasted from 900 A.D. to 1500 A.D., when the Spanish defeated them.
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Meet your new go-to necklace! Estelle features a beautiful gemstone bar pendant that you'll love to layer and wear on it's own. A gorgeous piece for every day to elevate your style.
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The Retirement Crisis
by Sheila Jamison & Rich Jamison
June 19, 2015
We have a retirement crisis on the horizon. We've begun to hear the term a bit more frequently but it's not being addressed adequately. Despite the recent increase in noise, it's still being disregarded more than addressed. And it affects everybody in the country, regardless of where you live and work.
Retirement Savings
The average American's IRA is currently worth ~$27,000. Some call this misleading information; not really bad because it includes 'kids' just starting careers. But that can't explain the government accountability office's (GAO) finding that 29% of Americans age 55 or older have NO retirement savings whatsoever; no IRA, no pension, no nothing?
They also show the other 71% aren't doing a whole lot better. The median savings is about $104,000 for households with members between 55 and 64 years old and $148,000 for those 65 to 74 years old. These equate to an inflation-protected annuity of $310 and $649 per month, respectively. Those figures probably don't make a huge dent in your current monthly expenses?
Help Going Away?
We believe the Department of Labor's "fiduciary rule" – if it goes into effect as it stands now – will harm people saving for retirement by limiting or eliminating their access to financial advice. In simpler terms, it will leave people to figure out how to reach their goals by themselves.
The Other Side of that Coin
Americans have a huge need for help in preparing for retirement. For example, people must save more - much more - than they have been saving. The results of not doing so will be disastrous.
Right now, 39% of pre-retirees have not saved the first nickel. Of those who have begun, 64% have amassed $100,000 or less. Asked what they will do when they reach their intended date if they don't have enough money, 70% merely said they would retire later.
Easier Said Than Done
On the face of it, it sounds like a simple solution. But a 2012 Employment Benefit Research Institute study found about half of retirees retired earlier than planned because of health problems, changes at their workplace or having to care for a spouse or another family member. This suggests that many workers are overestimating how much they will have on hand for retirement when the time comes.
Bottom Line
Laurence (Larry) Fink, Blackrock's CEO, summed this up as the inadequacy of savings in the U.S. private sector will be a drag on our economy. To quote him,
"This is going to be a far bigger crisis than health care ever was."
He made a strong case the presidential hopefuls should take this off the back burner and debate it prominently. He said that the rest of us (the private sector) need to do a better job of education and increasing the savings of Americans.
Doing Our Part
Our retirement simulator program gives you a look at how your plans will likely come out (learn more about it here). More important, we can change inputs to see what happens. What if you save X% more? Work Y years longer … or retire Z years earlier? Inflation is 1½ times as high … or 1¾ … or only ¼ as much? What if medical bills soar? What happens if you change your Social Security benefits start date earlier or later? Seeing what these changes can do help to spot the challenges. Knowing the challenges lets us find potential remedies to them.
We'll Work Together
Once we have your basic data, you can join us by phone. On your computer, tablet or smartphone you are able to watch with us to see how every change you make impacts the others. Save more? Work longer? Invest differently? Play with SS benefits? The effect of each is visible for you to examine as we make the changes you want to make.
Then you can decide the best way for you to balance out the various factors to get to where you want to go. We're here to help you interpret the results and plan to move them in the best direction to match your hopes and dreams.
Blackrock's CEO said we all have to do more. As is always our way, we're anxious to do our part in making your life better.
BlackRock CEO Larry Fink challenges money managers, politicians on retirement issues. Trevor Hunnicutt. InvestmentNews.com. June 16, 2015.
29% of Americans 55+ have no retirement savings. Tom Anderson. CNBC.com. June 3, 2015.
2015 Overview: The State Of Retirement. Retirement Income Strategies and Expectations (RISE) Survey. Franklin Templeton Investments. January, 2015.
Retirement Income Adequacy for Boomers and Gen Xers: Evidence from the 2012 EBRI Retirement Security Projection Model. Jack VanDerhei. EBRI.org. Vol 33, No. 5, May 2012.
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Today is the day the Galaxy S7 comes to town, but if you are not a Samsung fan and have been wanting to put your hands on a Nexus device, this might be your chance. Starting this Friday, B&H Photo Video, the largest non-chain store of its type in America is giving great discounts on both the Huawei Nexus 6P and LG Nexus 5X for online purchases, with a special offer for the white 32 GB Nexus 5X.
Starting with the 32 GB Nexus 6P, the device if being offered with a $50 discount and sold at $449, plus a $50 B&H gift card. The 64 GB Nexus 6P is also getting $50 off, and the price gets down to $499, also with the $50 B&H gift card, and the two models are available in Graphite, Aluminum, and Gold. If you want the Nexus 5X, the 16 GB version in Mint or Black is being sold with a $50 discount at $299, while the 32 GB Nexus 5X in the same colors get the same $50 discount with a price tag of $349. The interesting part here is the special deal for the 32 GB Nexus 5X in white. The handset is already being sold with the $50 discount, but if you use the promo code BHNEXUS5X while checking out, the device will cost you $299, saving an additional $50. All models are unlocked and compatible with the four major carriers.
Released in September, both the Nexus 6P and the Nexus 5X are the latest iteration of Google's Nexus brand, offering a vanilla Android experience and very good hardware for a relatively lower price than an equivalent device. Manufactured by Chinese giant Huawei, the Nexus 6P is the high-end model of the series and comes with an aluminum body, high-resolution 5.7-inch AMOLED screen, a powerful processor, 3 GB of RAM and finger print scanning technology. The LG-made Nexus 5X is an improvement over the 2013 Nexus 5, coming with a better processor, bigger battery and screen, fingerprint scanner and so on, being a cheaper option for Nexus fans. As mentioned before, the deal is for online purchases and to get the phones from B&H Photo Video, you just have to head to their website in the source link below the text. The company didn't specify how long these discounts will last.


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Posted on February 10, 2017 2:02 am by Staff Reports
A 27-year-old Manning man was charged about 1:07 p.m. Jan. 5 with possession of crack cocaine and disorderly conduct after the Manning Police Department responded to a home on Calhoun Drive after a resident said she did not want the suspect in her home.
According to reports, the woman said that Michael Montreal White, 27, of 115 Calhoun St. in Manning, was in her attic and she didn't want him there. Police let the alleged suspect know he had to leave the home, and he began using profanity toward the woman and police. Police conducted a search of the alleged … Read the rest
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1258 – Baghdad falls to the Mongols, and the Abbasid Caliphate is destroyed.
1306 – In front of the high altar of Greyfriar's Church in Dumfries, Robert the Bruce murders John Comyn sparking revolution in the Wars of Scottish Independence
1355 – The St Scholastica Day riot breaks out in Oxford, England, leaving 63 scholars and perhaps 30 locals dead in two days.
1567 – Lord Darnley, second husband of Mary, Queen of Scots, is found strangled following an explosion at the Kirk o' Field house in Edinburgh, Scotland, a suspected assassination.
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A 20-year-old Manning man was charged about 9:43 p.m. Jan. 4 with second-degree assault and battery and domestic violence of a high and aggravated nature after the Manning Police Department initially received a call about a disturbance at a home on Boundary Street.
According to reports, Patrick Aaron Herb, 20, of 214 E. Keitt St. in Manning, was located outside a Rigby Street business with no shirt on. A 32-year-old man living on Boundary Street told police that Herb and another suspect, a 17-year-old Manning boy, had assaulted him in the head and arm with a wooden pole at the … Read the rest
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By simple relief and faith in action with handiwork miracles and the Voice of God comes the Rev. Dr. A.O. King Gibson. Do you want to receive your miracle today? God has a solution planned before we ever know we have a problem. God's right hand, the place of honor, power and authority. Ian Darrel Burke says, "Giving my testimony, testifying that I am a prior witness, a statement made to establish this: I had a head sickness of mind that even the physical doctor coud not cure. But when I met famous Dr. Alonza K. Gibson, God's spirit came … Read the rest
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Clarendon Hall students Elizabeth Williams, Gabriel Collier, Harley Ryan and Henik Matarwala won second place on Wednesday in the South Carolina Independent School Association Middle School Quiz Bowl.
Posted on February 9, 2017 3:03 pm by Robert Joseph Baker
Clarendon County Voter Registration and Elections Executive Director Shirley L. Black-Oliver received the Moore Award at the 42nd annual South Carolina Association of Registration and Elections Officials Legislative Conference held Jan. 27.
The Moore Award is presented to the member of SCARE who best exemplifies the spirit of the organization through their continued unselfish giving of time and efforts to make SCARE a more educated, concerned group that promotes training in individuals, as well as each county.
The Moore Award is the highest award that SCARE presents.
The Moore award is fashioned after the J. Mitchell Graham Award of the … Read the rest
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Mr. and Mrs. Gary Lewis Martin of Manning announce the engagement of their daughter, Amelia Margaret Martin to Nicholas Hunter McManus, son of Mr and Mrs. Clyde Henry McManus Jr. and Mr. and Mrs. Barney Melvin Stokes Jr. of Lugoff.
The bride-elect is the granddaughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. James Edward Gamble, formerly of Manning, and the late Mr. and Mrs. Stamey Albert Martin, formerly of Lancaster, and Mr. and Mrs. James Sieber Wellock of Manning.
The groom-elect is the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Dwight Martin Hanks, Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Henry McManus and Larry Alexander Robinson, … Read the rest
Posted on February 9, 2017 12:12 pm by Leigh Ann Maynard
The National Weather Service out of Columbia has issued a Lake Wind Advisory for Clarendon a county effective through 7 p.m. Thursday. Winds as high as 30 knots on the lake will cause rough chop and could capsize small watercraft.
Posted on February 9, 2017 10:10 am by Robert Joseph Baker
Two unidentified Clarendon families are part of a batch helped recently by the South Carolina Disaster Recovery Office, which announced Wednesday the placement of 11 families in new homes and the release of another 68 award letters for the repair or replacement of homes affected by the October 2015 flood.
The families receiving new housing completed the application and award process through SCDRO in November and December 2016. Their previous homes were severely damaged by the October 2015. The damaged homes were demolished and removed from the property. They are the first of many families SCDRO will serve, according to … Read the rest
Posted on February 9, 2017 9:09 am by Seanna Adcox
Gov. Henry McMaster said Wednesday that raising the gas tax should be the "last resort" for fixing South Carolina's crumbling roads but he wouldn't answer whether he thinks the state has reached such "desperate circumstances."
McMaster would not directly answer questions on whether he'd support or veto road-funding proposals in the House and Senate that include increasing the state's 16-cents-per-gallon gas tax.
The Republican governor instead repeatedly told reporters he's "not going to raise taxes on our people except as a last resort, and circumstances allow nothing else."
Raising any tax should occur "only when we're in desperate straits," he … Read the rest
Posted on February 9, 2017 5:05 am by Staff Reports
A Manning tractor dealership is reeling this week after the theft of a $23,000 riding lawn mower early Monday morning.
Reports from the Manning Police Department indicate that surveillance video at Sparrow and Kennedy Tractor Company at 305 E. Boyce St. in Manning captured video of the alleged thief spending nearly 45 minutes inside the company's fence before taking a Z997R mower, one of the most expensive commercial mowers sold by the company.
It's the second break-in at the store in as many months. The company suffered a break-in Dec. 10, 2016, after someone cut the fence in the same … Read the rest
Posted on February 9, 2017 4:04 am by Bobby Jonté
If you are like everyone else, you watched the Super Bowl this year.
There were all those ads and statements of (depending on your point of view) disorganized thinking. The Super Bowl is the culmination of months and years of hard work. There are the backstories of young athletes spending years of their lives to finally get to this greatest of all football games.
Compare the Super Bowl at the end of the football season to the Daytona 500. The Daytona 500 is the start of the NASCAR racing season. This race is touted as the biggest of the year. … Read the rest
Posted on February 9, 2017 3:03 am by Sharon Hall
Laurence Manning Academy students Kerstin and Taryn Sporinsky didn't suspect a thing on Tuesday when told they were needed outside. A teacher simply told them she needed their assistance.
But work wasn't waiting; their father was. Army Sgt. Nick Sporinsky surprised his daughters with his unexpected return from deployment.
Sixth-grade Kerstin and eighth-grade Taryn had their suspicions after walking out the school's doors. After all, they spotted fellow students holding up "Welcome Home" signs. They immediately became emotional.
The puzzled looks on their faces turned into anxious expressions as they waited to see what was going to happen. As they … Read the rest
Posted on February 9, 2017 12:12 am by Staff Reports
474 – Zeno crowned as co-emperor of the Byzantine Empire.
1555 – Bishop of Gloucester John Hooper is burned at the stake.
1621 – Gregory XV becomes Pope, the last Pope elected by acclamation.
1654 – The Capture of Fort Rocher takes place during the Anglo-Spanish War.
1775 – American Revolutionary War: The British Parliament declares Massachusetts in rebellion.
1788 – The Habsburg Empire joins the Russo-Turkish War in the Russian camp.
1825 – After no candidate receives a majority of electoral votes in the US presidential election of 1824, the United States House of Representatives elects John Quincy Adams … Read the rest
Posted on February 8, 2017 9:09 pm by Robert Joseph Baker
According to reports, Turbeville Correctional is currently on lockdown as of 8 p.m. Wednesday.
An official with the prison, which houses adult male offenders mostly sentenced under the Youthful Offender Act, said the prison was locked down, confirmed the lockdown about 9:15 p.m. Wednesday, said that inmates had fought earlier in one wing of the facility.
"This incident was contained to one wing of a dorm," said Department of Corrections Public Information Officer Sommer Sharpe. "Our institution has been secured, and no threat to the public existed."
Sharpe said she could not release further details or get into specifics as … Read the rest
Posted on February 8, 2017 6:06 pm by Submitted via Email
Manning Junior High School will join hundreds of schools across the country from 10:50 a.m. to 12:47 p.m. Friday to participate in National No One Eats Alone Day, a program that encourages students not only to sit with classmates they don't know and get to know them, but also to spot others who might feel left out and include them.
The initiative is student-led and will be championed by students in The Original Six Foundation's after-school program. Students have decorated the halls with No One Eats Alone Day posters and they will take charge the day of the event by … Read the rest
Posted on February 8, 2017 5:05 pm by Seanna Adcox
A proposal by legislators to shore up South Carolina's pension system requires public employers to collectively put an additional $827 million into workers' benefits over the next six years.
The proposal advanced unanimously Wednesday by a joint House-Senate pension study committee caps workers' contributions. Legislators say South Carolina's public employees already pay among the nation's highest rates for benefits.
Beginning July 1, workers in the state's main retirement plan would contribute 9 percent of their salaries. Officers and firefighters in the smaller law enforcement plan would contribute 9.75 percent. That means an additional $42 million would collectively come out of … Read the rest
Posted on February 8, 2017 3:03 pm by Staff Reports
A 33-year-old Manning man told the Manning Police Department about 12:05 a.m. Jan. 8 that a 53-year-old Manning man pushed him and punched him during an argument at a home on Darlington Street where the alleged suspect lives.
A woman living in the home said that the alleged suspect asked the younger man to leave the home several times, and that the younger man refused. She told police she also heard the younger man make several threats to the alleged suspect before and after the altercation.
Police reported that the alleged victim admitted that he had refused to leave the … Read the rest
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It's hard to believe but December is upon us. The winds are really having at us today. It feels like they started right on the peak of Mt. Washington, flowed across the Bay and slammed into our house; it is indeed a cold, windy day. Temp's just about 20 degrees right now and the white caps are dancing under the sun's rays. The Bayline boats are still running but they're having a real hard time docking at Peaks.
Tonight's the annual Christmas carol sing plus the lighting of our own Peaks Island Christmas Tree; sure hope the wind dies down so the tree and carolers can remain upright.
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This is the third in a 10-part series that focuses on the covenant law of Yah which was inscribed on tablets of stone at Mount Sinai. What do these laws really mean and how are we to keep them?
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We have probably heard the third commandment interpreted as an order to not use the Most High's name as a curse word, and this is definitely something we should not do. Others lay interesting interpretations on this command as its fulfillment, ranging from committing wicked acts while proclaiming his name, to making oaths and promises while swearing by his name. These of course are things we are not to do either, but the meaning behind this commandment runs much deeper.
7 You shall not take the name of Yah your Elohim in vain; for Yah will not hold him guiltless that takes his name in vain.
—Exodus 20
First and foremost we have to realize that this verse has already been violated by the many Bible translations that have replaced the name of the Most High with an inferior title: "The LORD," close to 7,000 times where it is mentioned. Many of the Prefaces to these translations openly admit to this. Here is a Preface to the 21st Century King James Version, just to give you an idea:
Also, we have strictly followed the KJV in the use of the "Hebrew unutterable name for the Supreme Being," namely [and they cite the transliterated tetragrammaton] YHWH: the words LORD, GOD, and JEHOVAH in its various forms and combinations, have been retained exactly as they appear in the King James Version.
Now Psalm 68:4 in certain Bible translations clearly states what the name of the Most High is. In the King James Version, The Jubilees Bible 2000, The Darby Bible, the English Revised Version, Webster's Bible Translation, and Young's Literal Translation, among others, tell us that his name is Jah. Only the World English Bible clearly restores this to Yah, seeing that the letter "J" is relatively new. A Wikipedia article on the letter "J" says this:
The letter 'J' originated as a swash letter i, used for the letter 'I' at the end of Roman numerals when following another 'I', as in 'xxiij' instead of 'xxiii' for the Roman numeral representing 23. A distinctive usage emerged in Middle High German. Gian Giorgio Trissino (1478–1550) was the first to explicitly distinguish I and J as representing separate sounds, in his "Trissino's epistle about the letters recently added in the Italian language" of 1524.
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The first English language book to make a clear distinction between ⟨i⟩ and ⟨j⟩ was published in 1633.
So we can clearly see that even in Yeshua's time, the letter "J" did not exist. So the names Jehovah, Jah, and Jesus could not have been the case either. While the pronunciation of the tetragrammaton (the four Hebrew letters that form the name of the Most High) is in dispute, there is little dispute about the pronunciation of the first part of the name, the YH, which is cleared up in Psalm 68:4 as "Yah."
If we are told that that is his name in this verse, why argue any farther. The name is clearly seen in the names of prophets as well. EliYah (or Elijah) meaning "Yah is Elohim," YirmeYah (or Jeremiah) meaning "Yah loosens," and so many others. This is why we at Kingdom Preppers use the name Yah to refer to the Most High.
Now, that being said, the third commandment is obviously referring to a name and not a title being taken in vain, for we read:
7 You shall not take the name of Yah your Elohim in vain; for Yah will not hold him guiltless that takes his name in vain.
—Exodus 20
We shall take the name of Yah our Elohim in vain. And those who do so will not be considered without guilt. But let's take a look at what the word vain means here.
The term "In vain" has it's root in Hebrew word 7723 in the Strong's Concordance, "shaw," and carries the meaning "emptiness" and "vanity." Surprisingly, this is the same term used in Exodus 23 verse 1:
1 You shall not raise a false report: put not your hand with the wicked to be an unrighteous witness.
—Exodus 23
In this verse, the word "false" in the term "false report," is also Hebrew word 7723 in the Strong's. So here we see that "shaw" is also used to convey falsehood. In other words, taking the name of Yah in vain can be termed as making the name of Yah "empty," "vain," or "false." And what better way to do these three things than by replacing his name altogether with an inferior title?
Let us remember that these commandments were given to the children of Israel as part of a covenant agreement with Yah:
5 Now therefore, if you will obey my voice indeed, and keep my covenant, then you shall be a special treasure unto me above all people: for all the earth is mine: 6 And you shall be unto me a kingdom of priests, and a pure nation. These are the words which you shall speak unto the children of Israel.
—Exodus 19
As part of that covenant agreement, the third commandment orders us to not make his name empty, vain, or false. We are to keep his name pure on our lips. Psalm 135 supports the words of Exodus 19:
1 Praise you Yah. Praise you the name of Yah; praise him, O you servants of Yah. 2 You that stand in the house of Yah, in the courts of the house of our Elohim, 3 Praise Yah; for Yah is good: sing praises unto his name; for it is pleasant. 4 For Yah has chosen Jacob unto himself, and Israel for his peculiar treasure.
—Psalm 135
You see, it is the heathen around us who created these false names and titles to begin with. And when they conspired to wipe our name off the face of the earth and end us as a nation, our history was lost, and the name of our Creator and King was hidden and buried. The details of this plot are found in Psalm 83:
1 Keep not silence, O Elohim: hold not your peace, and be not still, O Elohim.
2 For, lo, your enemies make a tumult: and they that hate you have lifted up the head.
3 They have taken crafty counsel against your people, and consulted against your hidden ones.
4 They have said, Come, and let us cut them off from being a nation; that the name of Israel may be no more in remembrance.
5 For they have consulted together with one consent: they make a covenant against you:
6 The tabernacles of Edom, and the Ishmaelites; of Moab, and the Hagrites;
7 Gebal, and Ammon, and Amalek; the Philistines with the inhabitants of Tyre; 8 Assyria also is joined with them: they have helped the children of Lot. Selah.
—Psalm 83
Since the heathen around us have conspired to do these things, and have also adopted these false names and titles, we are not to follow in these practices and customs, for we, the children of Israel, are commanded to not do so:
2 Thus says Yah, Learn not the way of the nations. . . .
—Jeremiah 10
15 And they rejected his statutes, and his covenant that he made with their fathers, and his testimonies which he testified against them; and they followed vanity, and became vain, and went after the heathen that were round about them, concerning whom Yah had charged them, that they should not do like them.
—2 Kings 17
The law clearly tells us that we are not to follow the nations, the heathen around us who have created these lies, and false names and images of our Creator and King. Since the days of slavery we have been indoctrinated by them and taught falsehoods. It is time to wake up to the truth and keep the covenant we agreed to at Mount Sinai.
Now some have cited Psalm 138 verse 2 to justify calling on any name we choose when praising Yah:
2 I will worship toward your pure temple, and praise your name for your lovingkindness and for your truth: for you have magnified your word above all your name.
—Psalm 138
Because the verse states "you have magnified your word above all your name," this is understood as a license to use names and titles other than the original Hebrew ones our ancestors were told to use. But while it is true that we are to keep his magnified word near and dear in our hearts and minds and live by it, that same word commands us to not take his name in vain; to not make it empty and false:
7 You shall not take the name of Yah your Elohim in vain; for Yah will not hold him guiltless that takes his name in vain.
—Exodus 20
So yes, while his word is magnified above his name alone, we are commanded by that very word concerning his name. There is no getting around this in other words. So those who hold to Psalm 138 verse 2 should know that the verse includes the commandment found in Exodus 20 verse 7.
And furthermore, we are also commanded as follows:
13 And in all things that I have said unto you be circumspect: and make no mention of the name of other deities, neither let it be heard out of your mouth.
—Exodus 23
From the website paleotimes.org we read the following:
Baal is a Canaanite-Phoenician word that means "master" or "lord". (Harper's Bible Dictionary, Miller) There are many baalim (plural of baal) or lords with different names in the Scriptures. Baal worship was worship in high places where people brought taxes to the pagan deities. Baal-gad is pronounced "Ba'al Gawd" which means the lord of fortune and should be recognized as similar to "lord god". (Josh. 11:17) Baal-hamon means the lord of riches.
(Song of Solomon 8:11) Other references can be found in II Samuel 13:23, I Chronicles 5:23, Joshua 15:9, II Samuel 5:20, II Kings 4:42-44, Judges 20:33, and Numbers 33:7. One of the most mentioned baalim is baal-peor which means lord of opening which was probably Chemosh, a Moabite deity.
And then several verses that refer to Ba'al worship by the Israelites are cited, and we see the punishment they received for worshiping Ba'al. The first of these verses is found in Numbers 25:
3 And Israel joined itself unto Baal of Peor: and the anger of Yah was kindled against Israel.
5 And Moses said unto the judges of Israel, Slay you every one his men that were joined unto Baal of Peor.
—Numbers 25
And then there's Deuteronomy 4:
3 Your eyes have seen what Yah did because of Baalpeor: for all the men that followed Baalpeor, Yah your Elohim has destroyed them from among you.
—Deuteronomy 4
Pslam 106:
28 They joined themselves also unto Baalpeor, and ate the sacrifices to the dead.
—Psalm 106
And finally Hosea 9:
10 I found Israel like grapes in the wilderness; I saw your fathers as the firstfruits on the fig tree in its first season: but they went to Baalpeor, and separated themselves unto that shame; and they became abominations like the thing they loved.
—Hosea 9
Farther down in the article we read:
Lord and baal are interchangeable in meaning. Yah is not replaceable! There are a few prophecies that refer to the replacement that has happened. Let's look at Jeremiah 23:
26 How long shall this be in the heart of the prophets that prophesy lies? yea, they are prophets of the deceit of their own heart; 27 Who think to cause my people to forget my name by their dreams which they tell every man to his neighbor, as their fathers have forgotten my name for Baal.
—Jeremiah 23
Our fathers have forgotten his name for the name of Baal. This, the verse tells us, is the fault of the prophets among us who operate according to the deceit of their own heart. And those prophets think to cause Yah's people to forget his name. There are leaders, false shepherds among us today who continue to spread these lies.
16 For the leaders of this people cause them to err; and they that are led by them are destroyed.
—Isaiah 9
Why are we destroyed? Because we allow people to lead us away from truth, thus we lose the true knowledge of Yah and his laws.
6 My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge: because you have rejected knowledge, I will also reject you, that you shall be no priest to me: because you have forgotten the law of your Elohim, I will also forget your children.
—Hosea 4
It is important that we keep Yah's laws exactly as he commanded them to be kept. If he tells us not to make his name empty, vain, and false, then that means we are not to do so with our lips, or through our praise, or even by our faith by believing lies regarding that name, and teaching others to do so.
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7 You shall not take the name of Yah your Elohim in vain; for Yah will not hold him guiltless that takes his name in vain.
—Exodus 20
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Enterprise Content Management Solutions - Roadmap Strategy and Implementation Challenges
Enterprise Content Management Solutions - Roadmap Strategy and Implementation ChallengesShiva Hullavarad*, Russell OHare, Ashok RoyOffice of Records and Information Management, University of Alaska System, Fairbanks, AK 99775
* Corresponding author: R-208D, 910 Yukon Drive, University of Alaska System, Fairbanks, AK 99775Phone: +1 907-405-8074; Email: email@example.com BiographyDr. Shiva Hullavarad is Enterprise Content and Electronics Records Administrator for the University of Alaska System. He holds four university degrees and ECM/ERM practitioner. Shiva reviews and approves all ECM/ERM process changes and implementation requests submitted by campus administrators. He has authored 81 technical papers and presented at national conferences.
Dr. Russell OHare is the Chief Records Officer for the University of Alaska System. He holds four university degrees and is a certified records manager. He is responsible for the university records information compliance program, approves university retention and disposition schedules, and is the university Red Flag program administrator. He oversees the statewide records center, micrographic, and enterprise content management offices.
Dr. Ashok K. Roy is Vice President for Finance & Administration/ CFO of the University of Alaska System& Associate Professor of Business Administration at University of Alaska Fairbanks. He holds six university degrees and five professional certifications. Dr. Roy has also authored over 83 publications in trade and academic journals including chapters in two encyclopedias.Enterprise Content Management ECM is defined as the strategies, tools, processes, and skills an organization needs to manage all of its information assets (regardless of type) over their lifecycle.ECM system can capture, process, access, measure, integrate, and store all of this information, regardless of whether it is in structured (databases) or unstructured (e.g., e-mail, word, spreadsheet, image, audio, video) format or in hard copy.ECM Architecture
User interface a process through which information (digital or non-digital) is brought into ECM.Information Governance This is a key ECM functionality that separates ECM from other digital archival systems. Attributes - ECM is equipped with features meant to achieve specific business purposes. Repository ECM systems provide a secure approach to store the information for on demand access.
ECM Implementation Stages
Organization requirements & Access controls6Evolution of business efficiency through ECM deployment Stages
ConclusionsECM solutions offer robust functionality in handling information regardless of their origin, minimize operating costs, improve customer service, and minimize risk.Understanding the true nature of data and information streams is very critical to automate the process.The ECM implementation stages play a key role in business impact and can be accelerated by scoping the type of enterprise content, type of architecture and user training.The lag in implementation can be minimized by analyzing the type of information, implementing a suitable ECM platform, identifying the challenges, and training personnel.
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Top 11 Export Markets for U.S. Oil and Gas Industry Equipment
Despite significant drops in global oil prices, demand for energy supplies remains strong. While the supply of crude oil dominates industry and world news headlines, there are several industries ranging from chemicals to transportation services that are directly impacted by the flow of oil and gas. We at Crescent Air Freight follow this industry closely as it directly affects many of our customers across a range of business segments from compressors to spare parts, valves and pumps and others. Based on the general classification from the United States Census Bureau, here are the top markets for U.S. "Oil and Gas Field Machinery & Equipment" as defined by NAICS code 333132:
11. Colombia – 2014 Oil and Gas Field Machinery & Equipment exports: US$196,361,000
Beneficiary of a Free Trade Agreement with the United States since May 2012, Colombia's oil & gas sector relies heavily on U.S. manufactured equipment to help meet its growing energy needs. Exporters, however, should be very careful with commercial and shipping documentation to ensure compliance with local customs procedures.
10. United Arab Emirates – 2014 Oil and Gas Field Machinery & Equipment exports: US$285,467,000
Home to the vast oil reserves of Abu Dhabi and trade friendly distribution "mega hub" Dubai, the UAE has been an ongoing buyer of American made products for the oil & gas industry. The presence of major oil industry players such as Halliburton and proximity to the world's largest oil & gas producing markets ensures that American businesses will continue to find the UAE to be a growth market well into the future.
9. United Kingdom – 2014 Oil and Gas Field Machinery & Equipment exports: US$218,238,000
America's single largest market for exports amongst the European Union member nations, and home to vast reserves of North Sea oil, the United Kingdom proves its worth as a solid market for U.S. exports in the oil and gas industry.
8. Canada – 2014 Oil and Gas Field Machinery & Equipment exports: US$301,898,000
As we had highlighted in our list of Top 10 Markets for U.S. Exports, Canada is the # 1 destination for U.S. exports overall. The country has been in the midst of an oil boom over the past decade and will continue to offer American exporters of oil and gas equipment, services and affiliated products, opportunities close to home. The Canadian Energy Research Institute estimates the country will see over $500 billion in new investment over the next 25 years, ensuring excellent opportunities for industry suppliers for years to come.
7. Angola – 2014 Oil and Gas Field Machinery & Equipment exports: US$326,030,000
In 2013 Angola ranked as the 71st largest market for U.S. exported goods (source: Office of the United States Trade Representative). An OPEC member since 2007, Angola derives nearly 45% of its GDP from oil production. All of this combined with a strong rate of economic growth spells good opportunity for American businesses.
6. Brazil – 2014 Oil and Gas Field Machinery & Equipment exports: US$367,223,000
While a great deal has been made of Brazil's use of ethanol to achieve energy independence, the fact remains that the world's 5th largest country does have significant oil reserves and demand. When it comes time to get the crude "out of the ground" or process its natural gas, Brazil looks to U.S. companies to provide key equipment and technologies to support its energy sector.
5. Russia – 2014 Oil and Gas Field Machinery & Equipment exports: US$395,135,000
Recent political developments have resulted in the enforcement of significant trade sanctions against Russia. U.S. exporters must exercise caution in dealing with this market for the foreseeable future. On the upside, however, when sanctions end, business comes roaring back. Until then, however, there's always…
4. South Korea – 2014 Oil and Gas Field Machinery & Equipment exports: US$477,029,000
Another country on this list that enjoys a Free Trade Agreement with the United States, South Korea purchases significant volumes of oilfield products and services from the United States. A favorable trade environment and strong political ties have made this country a Top 10 trading partner for the United States and growth opportunities will exist in the energy sector for years to come.
3. China – 2014 Oil and Gas Field Machinery & Equipment exports: US$503,942,000
Trade compliance issues are to be noted, as well as some difficulties with customs procedures, which we detailed in this recent article. Nonetheless, China is the biggest overall market in Asia and not surprisingly this applies to the oil and gas industries as well.
2. Saudi Arabia – 2014 Oil and Gas Field Machinery & Equipment exports: US$587,509,000
The conversation on oil, gas and energy begins and ends here. To say Saudi Arabia is a key market for the oil and gas business is to overstate the obvious. Luckily for American exporters in this field, Saudi Arabia remains the place to look for growth. Despite recent drops in oil prices Saudi Arabia has maintained, and slightly increased, its annual budget for 2015 and the energy sector will be the prime beneficiary of this spending.
1.Mexico – 2014 Oil and Gas Field Machinery & Equipment exports: US$842,216,000
As we detailed in this recent blog post Mexico is a great market for two way trade with the United States. A beneficiary of the North American Free Trade Agreement, Mexico looks to the United States to service the needs of its growing energy demands. U.S. companies enjoy the ability to reach most parts of Mexico by overland transportation services, and NAFTA enables a smooth and orderly flow of goods thereby minimizing potential customs or regulatory problems.
Keep in mind that these figures only refer to one classification of oil & gas industry equipment. As energy is a massive industry, so too are the product classifications. Exporters must take the time to learn about compliance issues and regulatory concerns for their specific product line. Logistics companies can help by applying their considerable market knowledge and expertise. U.S. companies are also advised to check with the U.S. Department of Commerce for market and compliance data relevant to their specific products.


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Business Showcase South West 2018
On Wednesday 10th October 2018, Channel's Sales Director, Nick Boulton and Business Development Manager, Hannah Passey, headed down to Ashton Gate, but not to watch any football or rugby.
Instead, they joined over 200 other businesses exhibiting at the Business Showcase South West. The largest free business exhibition in the South West, Business Showcase South West has become a significant event in the local business calendar. With an impressive list of speakers, including Mark Wright of the Apprentice, Rachel Elnaugh of Dragon's Den and Richard Bearman, UK head of Small Business of HSBC, plus a series of workshops and seminars held throughout the day by the likes of Google, Xero and Facebook, the event is a great opportunity to bring local businesses together to showcase their products and services.
What We Brought to the Event
Armed with sweets, branded goodies, Prosecco and luxury hampers to give away – we're delighted that our stand proved very popular throughout the day. As Channel is a local business operating in Bristol for well over 30 years, Nick and Hannah were privileged to meet so many great people and have the opportunity to demonstrate the latest Mitel call handling technology to them.
Our Lucky Winners
To celebrate such a great event, we held a free raffle to give away three luxury hampers to attendees of the event. These hampers were filled with wines, jams, teas and biscuits. From our three hampers came three very surprised winners – all of whom seemed delighted at their luck.
Our first winner was Maeve McKeivor of Video Production specialist, Jones Millbank in Bristol.
Next up was Lucy Hicks of the stunning wedding and events venue, Old Down Estate.
Our final winner was Claire Musson of south-west based Chartered Accountants, Albert Goodman.
Congratulations to all.
Talk To Channel Comms
We had a very enjoyable and productive time at the Business Showcase South and it was great to see so many local businesses networking together.
If you're a Bristol based business looking to simplify your telecoms, we'd love to help you! To find out more about what we can offer your business or organisation, give us a call today on 0800 856 6900.


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Police in Haringey turned up to deal with reports of anti-social behaviour from people in masks – but ended up having fireworks thrown at them by the perpetrators.
The incident occurred on Vartry Road in N15 just after 9pm on Monday. One youth was detained and later released.
Similar incidents also took place in Enfield, where up to 50 young people were firing fireworks into vehicles and local businesses.
While disrupting the group, police also became targets for firework throwing. And in Camden, three young men were arrested and bailed after yet another incident of this nature.
"In the last week officers across London have responded to a number of incidents where fireworks have been used in an anti-social and dangerous manner. It is totally unacceptable to aim fireworks at any person," said Commander Julian Bennett, lead for the Autumn Nights Campaign.
"It is an offence to throw or let-off a firework in any street or public place. It is also illegal to possess fireworks in a public place if you're under 18. Anyone caught committing firework related offences will be arrested and taken into police custody.
"All 32 London boroughs have a local plan in place, drawing together experience and successful tactics from previous years as well as managing planned events in their areas, focusing our resources in the right places and working closely and continually with our partners and communities.
"Test purchasing operations regarding the sale of fireworks, alcohol and over the counter weapons will also be taking place. Any proprietors found in breach of licensing laws will be dealt with robustly.
"I would like to stress that our operations are not aimed at demonising young people, the large majority of whom behave safely and responsibly. However those intent on committing crime and anti-social behaviour will face the consequences."
You must be over 18 to buy fireworks and it is an offence to throw or let-off a firework in a street or public place.


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To the Protesters:
I hope you are patriotic, that you love this country, that you recognize its greatness in the pantheon of nations, and that you are grateful for its heroes. I also hope that you support the constitution, that you respect its time-honored institutions, and you acknowledge its democratically elected officials.
I respect your right to protest peacefully, and will do everything in my power to protect that right. Your freedom of speech, freedom of the press, right to assemble and freedom of religion are as precious to me as they are to you.
Here's where I differ:
Your freedom to dissent is not a right to interfere. If it is, you implicitly give me the right to interfere whenever I dissent with an administration you like.
Your right to protest is not a right to riot. If it is, then I could have rioted when a previous administration was in power.
Your disagreement with your government is not a warrant to disrupt governing. If it is, I could have disrupted past governmental authorities.
Your dislike of elected authorities does not mean you can threaten them or advocate violence against them. If it does, then much havoc could have been launched against previous officials.
Our currently elected president is an imperfect person, voted into office by millions of imperfect citizens. I do not believe that the person who lost the election was a perfect person supported by millions of perfect citizens. I may be dense, but I'm not delusional.
I recall a slogan of the past, "Give peace a chance." Remember that? You should. It was a John Lennon song. Many of you who protest Trump sang it along with the Beatles. Can you give Trump a chance? This is his first day in office. Maybe he will disappoint all of us. Maybe he will do some stupid things. But, maybe, he will make America great again. You may actually like what he does. Assuming, of course, that you want America to be great. Assuming that you don't hate the country. Assuming that my opening paragraphs are true.
I do want America to be great again. A great America is not a menace to the world. Whether Donald J. Trump can do it or not is beside the point. I hope he can. If not, I hope somebody can.
At the moment, though, Trump is what we've got. Semper fi.


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Wellbeing for Business Success
The session focuses upon the importance of health of leaders and the business case for a well-being programme. Factors that impact on the performance, personal health and wellbeing of business leaders are considered. The event examines five key areas that can significantly improve the health of leaders. The session also provides the business case for a company well-being programme considering six critical areas of business. In conclusion, eight steps to establishing a structured well-being programme are presented and discussed.
Participants receive data on personal well being which provides the basis from which to develop the business case. The session summarises research and data on well being programmes outlining how a well being programme improves performance in 6 key business areas.
Simple and readily available techniques are used to demonstrate how six key areas of business data can demonstrate the success of a wellbeing programme.
Why is this topic of particular interest and significance to CEOs and business leaders?
This session incorporates business data on six measurable areas (retention, engagement, recruitment, absenteeism, presenteeism and productivity) to establish a well-being programme that can improve business performance.
The key points covered
- Baseline health data for leaders and teams.
- Six areas for business improvement.
- The 8 Steps to a successful, targeted well-being programme.
The objectives of your session
- Identify and use 5 key health and well-being actions for leaders and teams.
- Describe and analyse the 6 areas for business improvement using a targeted well-being programme
- Be able to use the 8 Steps to a successful well-being programme.
Expected actions and real world applicability
- The participant should see improvements in the data on their health and well-being with 6 weeks
- Within 12 months the business should see improvement in data in key areas of business performance.


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With this playful & handcrafted (and a precisely engineered spur-of-the-moment aesthetic) new SS16 collection, London-based womenswear designer Sophie Cull-Candy has out-done herself yet again. A focus on feminine accents, androgynous silhouettes and texture, as contrasting with a muted colour palette, gives an undeniable sense of power and presence to each piece. Celebrating strong women from the past and influenced by Edwardian trends and regal fabrics, the SS16 collection blends together the opulent and elite with the modern and fresh.
Model Millie @ Established Models was photographed by Matt Lain with styling by Toni Caroline.


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California Medi-Cal officials are planning to rely on a second firm that has drawn scrutiny from the U.S. Justice Department to coordinate care for those who will no longer be served by the Adult Day Health Care program, which was eliminated in this year's state budget.
APS Healthcare, based in White Plains, N.Y., paid $13 million to the Justice Department earlier this year to settle claims that it failed to provide services to hundreds of Georgia seniors on Medicaid. APS denies the allegations.
The state currently has a $12 million contract with APS and is in negotiations for a contract to serve some of the 35,000 seniors who rely on the Adult Day Health Care program. The seniors visit adult day care centers for meals, companionship and health care coordination.
Earlier this month, California Watch reported that the Medi-Cal program also plans to increasingly rely on the SCAN Health Plan to coordinate care for those who will no longer be served by the adult day care program. After the program was eliminated amid sweeping state budget cuts, Gov. Jerry Brown vetoed a replacement plan.
State Controller John Chiang has contended that SCAN "fleeced the state" when it received roughly $330 million in overpayments. Chiang issued a second request last week to state authorities to recoup the funds. The SCAN Health Plan is in talks with the state attorney general's office and U.S. attorney's office over the matter.
Assemblywoman Mariko Yamada, D-Vacaville, has joined 35 lawmakers to call on the Brown administration to postpone the end of the day care program from December of this year to March 31, 2012. She questions whether the current strategy to move 35,000 people from day care centers to managed care rolls will be meaningful.
The Medi-Cal agency plans to rely on APS Inc. to provide care coordination for seniors in counties that do not have managed care plans such as SCAN.
APS says it helps states save money in caring for patients with chronic medical conditions by educating them about those conditions and creating strong links between patients and primary care providers.
However, according to an October 2009 whistleblower lawsuit, APS charged the state of Georgia for care for thousands of seniors who went months or more than a year without hearing from the firm.
Michael Claeys, a 10-year APS employee who was executive director of the firm's Georgia program, contended that APS had a contract with the state to provide services to 230,000 Medicaid recipients and earned $1.5 million to $2 million per month. Claeys claimed the firm billed for every member "without having any reliable way of knowing" whether the people with asthma, diabetes and other chronic conditions got any service at all.
APS earned $597,000 from Georgia to render services to Medicaid recipients who didn't hear from the firm for 16 months, Claeys contended.
And billing continued despite major problems. Each nurse working for the program had a caseload of 400 to 600 patients. And when a nurse resigned, the APS computer system failed to assign the patients to another nurse, the lawsuit claims.
Claeys claimed APS also billed the state for dead and ineligible members. In 2007 and 2008, he claimed, APS billed the state for 12,000 people who "fell through the cracks of the inadequate tracking system."
Claeys recounted that the issue was raised with APS' chief legal officer, who concluded that APS was not obligated to follow the terms laid out in an initial request to provide services to the government.
Claeys said he repeatedly asked APS executives about repaying Georgia's Medicaid program for services that were not delivered. He says his requests created mounting tension until he was dismissed from his job in June 2009.
Claeys' lawsuit triggered a civil investigation by the FBI and U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Inspector General's Office. Ultimately, APS reached the $13 million settlement with the U.S. attorney's office in Georgia and entered into a phase of compliance monitoring and oversight [PDF].
In a statement, U.S. Attorney Sally Quillian Yates said Georgia tried to improve services to Medicaid recipients by contracting with APS, but "instead of providing improved efficiency and effectiveness the company billed for, APS Healthcare took Medicaid's money for itself and left some of our most vulnerable citizens without the aid they deserved."
APS issued its own statement at the time of the settlement, saying it strongly denies the allegations about its Georgia subsidiary. APS chief executive Greg Scott said the firm had notified Georgia Medicaid about ambiguities with the contract "and had worked to clarify and address them."
"At all times we operated within the terms of the contract," Scott said in a press release. "Despite these challenges, we are proud that we accomplished many of the goals of the program and provided valuable disease management services to the State of Georgia's most needy citizens. In doing so, we significantly improved the health status of many participants in the program."
California Medi-Cal officials say they are aware of the Georgia settlement, and the agency "has been closely monitoring APS' reports in the normal course of business," according to Norman Williams, a spokesman for the Department of Health Care Services, which administers the Medi-Cal program.
California's current contract with APS is for $12.15 million from August 2009 to March 2013. The contract requires APS to provide coordinated care management services to Medi-Cal beneficiaries who have disabilities, mental illnesses or chronic medical conditions such as diabetes or cancer.
The Department of Health Care Services declined to comment on the current negotiations with APS to serve seniors who previously relied on Adult Day Health Care centers.
However, Williams said the agency is committed to seeing that "ADHC beneficiaries will have a smooth transition to appropriate services and case management, with the goal of helping them access services that will help them remain in the community and avoid unnecessary institutionalization."
According to the Department of Health Care Services, APS Healthcare currently holds contracts to coordinate mental health care in Kern, Kings, Madera, Stanislaus, Tulare and San Diego counties. The firm has a contract to coordinate chronic care services for Medi-Cal beneficiaries in Butte, Shasta, Contra Costa, Sutter, El Dorado, Tehama, Placer, Yuba, Humboldt and Sacramento counties.


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Pathways for SDG Hub Members
The SDG Students Program works with a myriad of partner organisations to create pathways for SDG Hub Members to take their engagement with the SDGs to the next level. Find out more about the opportunities available to Hub Members below:
UNLEASH is a global non-profit initiative addressing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by bringing together youth to collaborate on new solutions to the world's most pressing challenges. Each year leading up to 2030, 1,000 selected top talents from academia, business, and civil society will come together for an immersive 8 days of co-creation and problem-solving to develop innovative solutions to the SDGs. UNLEASH has been supported by hundreds of organisations, including UNDP, Microsoft, Deloitte, Carlsberg Foundation, Columbia University, and many others.
On November 6-13, 2019, UNLEASH will be taking place in Shenzhen, China. The SDG Students Program is proud to be nominating SDG Hub Members and SDG Coordinators to be considered for UNLEASH 2019. If you are an SDG Hub Member, please speak with your SDG Coordinator to find out more about the nomination process.


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Hospital Grade Power Strips
Featured Product from Quail Electronics
"Hospital grade power applications can be a little bit tricky. Unlike many other regions of the world any power requirements used in north american hospitals and medical offices have a very specific set of rules dictated by UL and CSA. The "green dot" hospital grade power cords are somewhat common, but many of our customers are asking for the "green dot" hospital grade power strips to compliment our offering of power cords. We now can supply fully approved hospital grade power strips with either a 6 foot or 15 foot power cord." -Greg Ruppert - General Manager - Quail Electronics, Inc.
These Powerstrips are now available for purchase. Please reference Part numbers 0310.PS6-6, and 0310.PS6-15. The most common lengths are 6ft & 15ft and are availiable at $53.95 per Power Strip. Discounted pricing is available for Quantity purchases.


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+ How long does a tandem flight go for?
Each tandem flight lasts for 20 minutes.
+ How much does a tandem flight cost?
Flights at our desert campus cost AED 1000
+ How do I book for tandem or training?
Give us a call on 055 6800 179 or email us to make a booking
+ Where are you located?
We are located at the SkyDive Dubai Desert Campus in Margham
If you are coming from Dubai, head south on Al Ain road. We are located 15km after the Sevens Stadium.
Coming from Abu Dhabi, take the E 11 towards Dubai, and then take exit E 77 from E 11. After 40km, turn onto the E 66 towards Al Ain. After 15km, you will see SkyDive Dubai on your left.
+ What are your operating hours?
Our office is open from 05:30am to 11:00am and 03:00pm to 07:00pm, 7 days a week
+ What is the age limit for learning to fly Paramotor?
18 years is the youngest age that we take students for Paramotor training.
+ How long does it take to learn to fly Paramotor?
Between 10-12 sessions of two hours each - however the total time to train completely depends on how often you are able, to attend a class. The more often you are training, the faster you will progress. We have had students signed off in under two weeks.
A majority of our students complete the course in under two months, training twice a week.
+ Do you rent equipment?
Yes, our entire range of paramotors and gliders are available for rent, for more information - visit our rental page


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Zam Zam Water Package (Water Bottle + Shirt)
Zam Zam Water Package (Water Bottle + Shirt)
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In collaboration with KingNoorLA, we have launched our *Limited Edition* tees that the Zam Zam Crew wore in Rwanda.
The inspiration behind the shirt lies in the evolution of our organization. We are not just a water organization, but a movement of humanity.
Water is the supreme treasure. It is our life jewel. It is; Life. Through the access of water, we have also been able to provide education and sustainable farming.
Over the years, we have built many Kingdoms around the world, but water remains the ultimate crown. For that we introduce to you all: Not Every Kingdom is The Same.
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