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Critical Survey of Mythology and Folklore: Heroes & Heroines. 516p. appendix. bibliog. chron. index. maps. websites. Salem Press. 2013. Tr $175. ISBN 9781619251816; ebk. ISBN 9781619251861.
Gr 9 Up– These 40 essays presented in six thematic categories ("Birth and Prophecy," "Trial and Quest," "The Host of Heroines," "Myth and Monstrosity," "The Cultural Hero," and "Survey of Myth and Folklore") will allow advanced students to compare heroes and heroines across eras and cultures. The "Cultural Hero" chapter, for example, includes individually authored entries about tricksters such as Anansi the spider, Robin Hood, and China's mischievous monkey king. In "Myth and Monstrosity" are essays about David and Goliath, Perseus and Medusa, and China's serpent slayer, Li Chi. A chapter on heroines includes Ethiopia's legend of the Queen of Sheba, Mark Twain's analysis of Joan of Arc, and China's female warrior, Mulan. Harry Potter's journey is the subject of a chapter discussing typical aspects of a mythological hero, such as extraordinary powers bestowed at birth, a call to adventure, and the endurance of tests and trials. Essays offer an overview, a summary, analysis, cross-cultural influences, a bibliography, and a sidebar of historical context. Unusual features include the title's 16 maps, which are complemented by charts of area mythological figures. In addition to a complete general index, there are indexes by country, culture, and time. Most useful is free access to the online version of the material. A chapter on using mythology in the classroom, and a sample lesson plan analyzing Homer's Penelope is directed at college instructors, but could be of interest to teachers of advanced secondary students in the current push to increase the rigor of their ELA curriculum.
Discovery Science. 9 vols. 2416p. chart. diag. illus. index. maps. photos. World Book. 2013. lib. ed. $355. ISBN 9780716675174.
Gr 4-8 –With all the buzz about Common Core State Standards, this set seems like it would fill a gap. But, its cost would more effectively be spent on stand-alone nonfiction titles that more thoroughly address the topics it covers. The updated series includes the following topics—animals and humans (two volumes each), Earth, matter and energy, plants, space, and technology. The full-color set is browsable and attractive and contains some beneficial material—such as experiments, activities, and QR codes that launch videos which provide additional information. The content is an appropriate launching pad or first step in research, but it is far too cursory to provide much more than that. Also, while the organization of the individual books mostly makes sense, searching within the work won't come intuitively to its intended audience. For example, the Charles Darwin entry is found in the animals volume, and topics like fruit and fire are found in the material on humans. The images are mostly stock and don't add a great deal to the explanations. This set is recommended for small school libraries that have Internet access for deeper research and a budget that won't allow purchasing other science encyclopedias or an extensive nonfiction collection, but it will be of limited use in other settings.
Hill, Jeff. THE WPA—Putting America to Work. 264p. (Defining Moments Series). bibliog. chron. further reading. index. notes. photos. reprods. Omnigraphics. 2013. lib. ed. $55. ISBN 9780780813311. LC 2013022479.
Gr 8 Up –A solid survey of the Works Progress Administration and the Great Depression in general. The book places the WPA in historical context, giving readers background on the hardships and realities of the period and the difficult political decisions that had to be made following the collapse of the New York Stock Exchange in 1929. Hill describes the Hoover administration's response to the crises and contrasts it with Franklin D. Roosevelt's profoundly different strategy. The book explains the various New Deal programs, such as the difference between the Civilian Conservation Corps and the Works Progress Administration. Differences between direct relief and work relief are also explained. Hill provides in-depth coverage of the political struggle between New Deal backers and their rivals. Black-and-white photographs depict examples of WPA and other New Deal projects, such as the Fort Loudoun Dam, the San Antonio River Walk, and the photography of Dorothea Lange. A section includes biographical information on important figures such as Harry Hopkins, Lyndon B. Johnson, and Jackson Pollock. The final section is comprised of primary sources, giving students an opportunity to read actual documents from the time. They include works by President Franklin D. Roosevelt, Walter Lippmann, Hallie Flanagan, and several others, providing readers with firsthand accounts of New Deal programs. Additional black-and-white photographs of important political and social figures, political cartoons, and images of New Deal recruiting posters appear throughout. This volume is a well-sourced and great reference for historical research.
Introduction to Literary Context: American Short Fiction. 300p. bibliog. index. reprods. Salem Press. 2013. lib. ed. $165. ISBN 9781619252127.
Gr 9 Up –With too many typos, this set is ill-prepared and unclear in its purpose. Ostensibly an introduction to "short fiction," it includes Shirley Jackson's novel The Haunting of Hill House, and Faulkner's novel-esque collection of intertwined stories, Go Down, Moses, while also devoting an entry to "The Bear" (a story from that same collection). The typos (geometry instead of geography, for example, and stating that Faulkner received the 1949 "Novel Prize") are clearly accidents, not reflective necessarily of any intrinsic weakness in the book, but certainly they are reflective of a lack of editorial care that is sadly also apparent in the very rudimentary level of some of the articles. The discussion of Flannery O'Connor's "A Good Man Is Hard to Find" barely touches the surface of the work's profound theological and moral dimensions. To dismiss the "Misfit" as a devil-like representation of hypocrisy without pressing further presents a cursory reading of the story at best. Each entry includes a general synopsis, along with a discussion of symbols and motifs and the historical, societal, religious, scientific and technological, and biographical contexts present in the story. While the writing is clear and easy to follow, the discussion questions at the end of each entry will be helpful to teachers and reading-group organizers, and the list of essay ideas of use to students and teachers, the volume as a whole is lacking.
Manifest Destiny & the New Nation (1803-1859). 2 vols. 688p. (Defining Documents in American History). bibliog. chron. ebook available. further reading. glossary. index. websites. Salem Press. 2013. Tr $295. ISBN 9781429837422. LC 2013020044.
Gr 9 Up –This set uses detailed analysis of primary sources to explore seven broad topics concerning the newly independent United States: "Antebellum Law and Politics," "Manifest Destiny," "The Spirit of Reform," "African American Protest Literature," "The New American Identity," "Religious Expansion," and "Native American Land and Autonomy." Most sections contain about 10 chronologically arranged primary sources (speeches, essays, letters, court decisions, etc.), for a total of 61. Major entries are accompanied by an overview, historical context, and essential themes, and conclude with three to five supplemental historical documents (without analysis). "The Spirit of Reform," for example, begins with a feminist essay by Hannah Crocker (1818), contains Emerson's essay on self-reliance (1841), and concludes with transcripts and remarks from the trial of John Brown (1848). Single-page lesson plans accompany each entry, offering questions and activities. Concise and well-written section introductions give even-handed treatment to many-layered topics, and the essays are uniformly of high quality. The primary sources range from a few fairly dry legal decisions to more impassioned entries such as two rousing speeches by Tecumseh, accounts from a man emigrating from England in steerage, and a memoir from a woman traveling to California in pursuit of gold. Purchase includes access to the content online. Shaded boxes for the primary source material in print make those resources slightly easier to identify in that format, but the electronic version is overall easy to navigate and greatly increases the versatility of the material for libraries and classroms. Either one is an excellent choice for teachers or motivated high school students looking for a detailed examination of this period.
Tucker, Spencer C., ed. American Civil War: The Definitive Encyclopedia and Document Collection. 6 vols. 2777p. appendix. bibliog. chart. chron. ebook available. further reading. glossary. index. maps. photos. reprods. ABC-CLIO. 2013. lib. ed. $625. ISBN 9781851096770; ebk. $967.28 ISBN 9781851096824. LC 2013016414.
Gr 8 Up –U. S. Civil War aficionados will delight in this well-researched and well-organized encyclopedia. The text is broad and comprehensive, covering topics such as military officers, battles, states, statesmen, spies, authors, philosophers, inventions, and veterans' organizations. Each entry is signed and is followed by multiple cross references and further readings. The two-columns-per-page format is nicely arranged with a comfortable font and margins. Bold-faced headings carry birth and death dates of each subject (one exception noted) and the dates of battles. Black-and-white photos and lithographs accompany many entries, and several pieces include maps or charts. An appendix in volume five lists military honors, and volume six contains 172 primary-source documents (such as Frederick Douglass's "What to the Slave is the Fourth of July?" and John C. Frémont's "Proclamation Freeing Slaves of Missouri") that are not often found together. Give this set very serious consideration.


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Hark! Three incredible groups are coming to one epic local LA venue, this Tuesday evening (5/13), starting at 9pm sharp.
Friend and classy wordsmith of "The Black Watch", John, told me that his band will be cracking into a fresh show at the Echo, and naturally I was surprised to hear his troubadours will include Steve Schayer (Ex- The Chills/Clay Idols).
All three groups performing have new albums that just released or are about to drop, and we are also very excited to present the following gems excavated from our audio spelunking:
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Area of instruction at CPCC: Journalism, Creative Writing, Advanced Creative Writing, and Ready, Set, Submit! Marketing Your Fiction, Short Story or Book.
About me: I have taught writing at various colleges and universities in North Carolina and served in an administrative capacity at Iowa State, J.C. Smith University and UNC - Charlotte.
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When it comes to social media maturity, there's a bell-shaped curve when it comes to adoption. There are many businesses just trying to play catch-up, who have a long way to go in terms of getting the most value out of social media.
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Win A $25 OshKosh B'Gosh Gift Card!CONTESTS, REVIEWS | Nirasha Jaganath | October 25, 2010 at 7:11 am
Congratulations Annette!
Previously I had only heard of OshKosh B'Gosh twice, once someone gave my little girl an outfit from them (which I loved) and the second being the coupon for them attached with the Carter's coupon – where I was already a frequent shopper. When I was invited, along with other Boston mom bloggers, to check out the latest store opening in Braintree, I was excited to see the store myself.
I was provided with a gift card to shop with to test out the new store. Instead of choosing several items, which I was tempted to do, I chose 2 adorable winter jackets and hats for my girls. After seeing the adorable changing room, I wished I had my girls in tow.
Anyway I loved the whole experience so much and the prices even more. I wondered if this was just part of a launch party special but learned that they always have specials. Well a few weeks after I decided to head to a local one and picked a ton of stuff – and except for the fact that the Burlington, MA was a little too crowded with clothing to shop as relaxed without bumping stuff off the rack, the prices were phenomenal. I bought 2 bags worth of stuff and not only were the discounts great, but they have a program where they give you a card they stamp at each visit. Neat right?
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A. Changing the port that a service uses depends heavily on the service. For example, you can set HTTP's port with the Internet Service Manager (ISM).
As a general rule, you can change the port by changing the %systemroot%\system32\drivers\etc\services file with a text editor (e.g., Notepad). For example, to change the port SNMP uses, open the file and modify the following lines:
snmp 161/udp #SNMP snmptrap 162/udp snmp-trap #SNMP trap
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A $150,000 grant from Trinity Health Foundation of East Tennessee means many adults without dental insurance will have access to dental care.
Mid-East Community Action Agency, which operates in Roane and Loudon counties, has been awarded the second phase of a grant from the foundation to implement Healthy Smiles for Adults, which will use a voucher system to provide access to dental care in the area.
"We are going to be doing a lot of dental services in the county this year," said Dina Jackson, executive director of the Roane County United Way.
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The desired result of the Strengthening Families Initiative is: "All families are well-equipped to help their children reach their optimal development and full potential."
The Commission strives towards this goal by working with the Strengthening Families Framework to embed the following five protective factors in families and communities:
- Parental resilience
- Social connections
- Concrete support in times of need
- Knowledge of parenting and child development
- Social and emotional competence of children
A growing body of research, including the Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) Study, indicates a causal link between child maltreatment and later-life risk of chronic physical, emotional, and social health issues. Protective factors act as a counter weight to these risk factors. They buffer the impact of what researchers call "toxic stress." The extent to which the danger of the risk is reduced is the extent to which protective factors are at work, and research says that the protective factors make all the difference in the long run.
Strengthening Families is built upon two key beliefs: All families have strengths, and all families need support. The framework is creating a "new normal" for service organizations and systems, so that they see their work as building protective factors to reduce the potential for child maltreatment, to bolster resilience and mitigate the impact of traumatic events when they occur, and to create the best possible environment for a child's development.
The Commission currently funds the following programs, all of which have adopted the protective factors and demonstrated high performance in achieving outcomes that fit within the Initiative:
- Butte Baby Steps (a Healthy Families America program) (Northern Valley Catholic Social Service)
- Teenage Pregnant and Parenting (TAPP) Program (Northern Valley Catholic Social Service)
- Butte 211 (Help Central, Inc.)
- Tu Tus Menyuam/Raising the Child (Hmong Cultural Center of Butte County)
- Paradise Ridge Strengthening Families Project (Youth for Change)
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By all counts, Ryouta Sakamoto is a loser when he's not holed up in his room, bombing thing into oblivion …Read the Rest
Hero Tales Volume 3-5
It's always darkest before the dawn as Taitou's journey has become more difficult as he is beaten down with the …Read the Rest
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In an instant, a host of the recently deceased discover that they've been given another shot at happiness…as adorable cats! …Read the Rest
Flowers of Evil Volume 4
In the fourth volume of Flowers of Evil, Takao makes his decision… He will try to win the affection of …Read the Rest
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Chris collects the last of the data needed to analyze and come up with a way to cure the zombies. …Read the Rest
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After the intense drama of the Burnish Academy TV shoot, each member of the Muroe kendo team has a new …Read the Rest
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Science – The Watchtower 5/10/2013 p.7 par. 3 Creation Reveals the Living God
"They [Christian fundamentalists] reject credible scientific evidence that contradicts their view."
Science – Awake ! 11/11 p. 3 The Most Important Question of All
"Regrettably, many of the world's religions have added to the confusion by teaching things that contradict well-established scientific knowledge."
The Bible – The Watchtower 4/15/2008 p. 6 par. 16 Repudiate "Valueless Things"
"However, we know that when human teachings contradict what God has revealed, it is always the human teachings that are wrong." (emphasis WT)
Describing scientists – Awake 11/22/1981 p. 14 How Old Are the Fossils?
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Apple is going to announce its iPhone 5 on September 12.
Of course it has not told anyone that, but Reuters claims that the date has been leaked to the US press so that it can start practising their standing ovations, dribbling and purple prose praise .
The date was pretty much expected. It gives plenty of time for Apple to hype the product before the launch, and then have it in the shops in time for the Christmas rush.
This time the iPhone 5 will at least look a bit different from the earlier machines. It will be thinner, have a larger screen and a smaller dock connector.
It will also have different connections which will mean Apple users will have to scrap all their existing accessories and buy them again.
While the Apple friendly press has started to wax lyrical about how marvellous the iPhone 5 will be, market forces might actually stand against it this time.
Samsung launched its latest Galaxy device in recent months and managed to kill off demand for the iPhone 4S.
This means that a lot of people will have already bought a smartphone before the iPhone 5 comes out. To get people to switch, Apple will have to come up with a fairly interesting gimmick or two. A better one than a thinner phone, at least. It will also have to show that its search engine Siri actually works better than the Google equivalent, because at the moment, it doesn't.


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Welcome to Leesburg Animal Hospital!
Doctors Dick Hydrick and Allan Gardner, both 1964 graduates of the University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine, came to Albany and set up practice in 1969. Both partners have been practicing together for over 40 years and have built two other practices to cover three counties. Leesburg Animal Hospital is their newest practice. Opened in 2004, it is run by Dr. Hydrick's daughter, Dr. Haley Clark.
Leesburg Animal Hospital is proud to be a member of the Leesburg Chamber of Commerce and was selected as 2007 Small Business of the Year. In 2011 the veterinary practice was also voted Albany Herald's "One of the Best" area small businesses. The doctors and staff at Leesburg Animal Hospital are devoted to practicing quality medicine and providing impeccable customer service in order to make you and your family pet feel a part of our family.
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Refugees International president to speak on campus
Ken Bacon discusses need to be aware and how to get involved in global refugee problem | November 3, 2005
In his presentation, "Advocacy for Change: Refugees and Rebels," Bacon is discussing the global refugee problem, both in terms of its staggering dimensions and the need to be aware of the issue and get involved on behalf of those without a voice.
"Refugees are mostly invisible, mostly without any voice," says James Buchanan, director for the Brueggeman Center for Dialogue. "There is virtually no one telling the world their story, no one advocating for them. They're not located only in developing and war-torn countries around the world; they live invisibly as our neighbors here in Cincinnati and all over the United States. Ken Bacon is in a unique position to help us to learn about this problem and to think about what we might do to help alleviate the suffering of millions of people."
Refugees International speaks out for refugees and displaced people around the world and promotes more effective ways for the international community to meet their needs.
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Vedicure Wellness Clinics and Hospital
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In the age of information and the expansion of our knowledge about the human body, health, and healing, the variety of healing techniques had greatly expanded. The coming together of information from all around the world of methods both ancient and new is bringing exciting new possibilities in the health care world. We here at Vedicure recognize this potential and work to unite the methods that will bring the best healing to each and every one of our patients.
Founder and head doctor, Dr. Anil Patil uses his upbringing in an Ayurvedic family with his education in modern medicine to inspire Vedicure. Each patient is carefully examined using modern facilities and methods to decide exactly the course of treatment that will be most successful for the patients individual needs. Using a wide range of healing modalities including Allopathy, Ayurveda, Panchkarma, Accupuncture, Accupressure, Yoga, Physiotherapy, Reiki, Music Therapy, Hypnosis, Natuopathy Osteopathy, Magneotherapy, Chiropractic, and finally Color Therapy. We work to find the best combination of these treatments to provide a powerful and fast acting healing experience.
Began as a small humble clinic, providing a variety of health care methods to local patients, the clinic has now expanded to a city wide chain spreading to every corner of Mumbai. With the powerful combination of methods to heal illness, injury, and disease our success rate grew far too high to limit our self\'s to only one area. We now also have a hospital location where serious matters such as surgeries can be performed.
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This was the outcome after an incident in Berkshire when a bus driver went under a low bridge. Luckily the driver had just dropped off the bus load of school children he was carrying and was in the bus on his own at the time. It seems the driver who usually drives a smaller bus simply forgot he was driving a double decker. Instead he now has an open top bus.
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Annual Training Requirement for Threat Awareness and Reporting Program (TARP)
Army Regulation 381-12, Threat Awareness and Reporting Program (TARP), directs that:
- All DA personnel will receive TARP training annually. DA personnel include active duty, reserve and national guard members, DA civilians and DA contractors.
- Army Counterintelligence – Fort Leavenworth will provide TARP Training and Army Chief of Staff directed Insider Threat indicators (ALARACT 322/2009) training to units, activities and individuals within the Area of Responsibility when scheduled adequately in advance. The unit is responsible for securing a location and computer and speakers with video projector for the interactive DVD/ PowerPoint presentation
- Training will be conducted by qualified CI personnel, and Commands not having organic CI assets will arrange for training to be conducted by supporting CI offices
- Live environment training provided by a Counterintelligence Special Agent is the PREFERRED method to allow the training to be interactive and responsive to specific questions and unique situations. However, for DA personnel where live training is not possible or reasonably feasible the TARP training may be conducted online via the Army Learning Management System website.
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- Made in Germany - Premium quality, produced in-house in Germany. The bulged shape and noticeably curved handles reflect the Mediterranean attitude toward life.
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A dream team! This WMF cookware set lets you prepare meat any way you like. The low casserole is perfect for delicious stews and juicy roulades. The high casserole is ideal for anything that needs more liquid for cooking. Pasta, potatoes and dumplings are no problem for this capacious pot, which is also roomy enough to blanche large vegetables like cauliflower and for mashing potatoes in the pot straight after cooking. Both pans are made of premium Cromargan® stainless steel 18/10 and have a TransTherm® all-hob base for even heat distribution and long heat storage.
Inspired by a trip to Italy, WMF set out to create pans that combine Italian style with German engineering. The result is the Concento series: bulbous pans with slightly domed lids and elegantly curved handles, created by the wonderfully named Italian designer Daniele Dalla Pellegrina. The high-grade, rust-free Cromargan® and perfect craftsmanship of the pans are typical of 'Made in Germany' quality. The heavy stainless steel lids sit tightly and an opening allows the controlled release of steam. While the inside scale makes measuring and filling easy, the wide pouring rim ensures drip-free pouring. The sturdy hollow handles are also an attractive feature: they stay cool when cooking and fit perfectly in the hand due to their slightly curved design. Thanks to their TransTherm® universal base, the Concento pans are suitable for use on all hobs. The collection includes a deep stockpot, which is also suitable for pasta, deep and shallow casserole pans as well as saucepans in various sizes.
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|2 x low casseroles with lid Ø 16, 20 cm, 2 x high casseroles with lid Ø 16, 20 cm
|Cromargan® 18/10 stainless steel
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|Inside scale, Wide pouring rim for drip-free pouring., Stainless steel handle, Steam vent with lid
|Made in Germany
|Stove type
|suitable for ceran, gas, electric and induction stoves
|Temperature resistance
|Heat resistant up to
|Heat resistant up to 250°C
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|Stainless steel lid
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|Dishwasher safe
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DALLAS, Jul 05, 2013 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- TO: ALL PERSONS WHO PURCHASED THE SECURITIES OF IDEARC, INC. ("IDEARC" OR THE "COMPANY") BETWEEN AUGUST 9, 2007 AND OCTOBER 30, 2008, INCLUSIVE ("CLASS PERIOD")
UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT NORTHERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS DALLAS DIVISION JAN BUETTGEN, on Behalf of Himself and Civil Action No. 3:09-cv-00791-K All Others Similarly Situated, (consolidated with nos. 3:09-cv-00938-K)(consolidated with nos. 3:Plaintiff)(3:09-cv-1049-K and 3) vs. CLASS ACTION ---------------------------------------- KATHERINE J. HARLESS, et al., Defendants.
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that pursuant to an Order of the United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas, a hearing will be held on November 12, 2013, at 10:00 a.m., before the Honorable Ed Kinkeade, United States District Judge, at the Earle Cabell Federal Building and United States Courthouse, 1100 Commerce Street, Courtroom 1627, Dallas, TX 75242, for the purpose of determining (1) whether the proposed settlement of the Action for the sum of Thirty-Three Million, Seven Hundred and Fifty Thousand Dollars ($33,750,000.00) in cash should be approved by the Court as fair, reasonable, and adequate, which would result in this Action being dismissed with prejudice against the Released Persons as set forth in the Settlement Agreement dated June 7, 2013; (2) whether the Plan of Distribution of settlement proceeds is fair, reasonable, and adequate and therefore should be approved; and (3) the reasonableness of the application of Lead Counsel for the payment of attorneys' fees and expenses in connection with this Action, together with interest thereon.
If you purchased Idearc securities, your rights may be affected by this Action and the settlement thereof. If you have not received a detailed Notice of Pendency and Proposed Settlement of Class Action and a copy of the Proof of Claim and Release form, you may obtain copies by writing to Idearc Securities Litigation, Claims Administrator, c/o Gilardi & Co. LLC, P.O. Box 990, Corte Madera, CA 94976-0990, or by downloading this information at www.gilardi.com. If you are a Class Member, in order to share in the distribution of the Net Settlement Fund, you must submit a Proof of Claim and Release form postmarked no later than October 18, 2013, establishing that you are entitled to a recovery. You will be bound by any judgment rendered in the Action unless you request to be excluded, in writing, to the above address, postmarked by September 3, 2013.
Any objection to any aspect of the settlement must be filed with the Clerk of the Court no later than September 3, 2013, and received by the following no later than September 3, 2013:
ROBBINS GELLER RUDMAN & DOWD LLP LOCKE LORD LLP DEBRA WYMAN HARRIET MIERS 655 West Broadway, Suite 1900 2200 Ross Avenue, Suite 2200 San Diego, CA 92101 Dallas, TX 75201 KENDALL LAW GROUP, LLP KIRKLAND & ELLIS LLP JOE KENDALL JAY P. LEFKOWITZ 3232 McKinney Avenue, Suite 700 601 Lexington Avenue Dallas, TX 75204 New York, NY 10022 Counsel for Plaintiffs Counsel for Defendants PLEASE DO NOT CONTACT THE COURT OR THE CLERK'S OFFICE REGARDING THIS NOTICE. DATED: July 2, 2013 BY ORDER OF THE COURT UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT NORTHERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS
SOURCE: Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP
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Just because the Philadelphia Zoo is America's oldest zoo doesn't mean it can't celebrate the holidays in a completely newfangled fashion.
For the next two weekends (December 10-11 and December 17-18), the zoo will help you experience the holidays like never before.
Visit with Santa, watch orangutans and tigers open presents, join the Zoo Holiday Parade, sing Christmas carols to the animals and watch as Santa feeds, penguins, polar bears and tortoises.
In the Treehouse, you'll be able to get your photo taken with Santa, enjoy a special hot chocolate bar and shop for holiday gifts for loved ones.
Bring a holiday card to your favorite animal, and Santa's helpers will make sure it gets hand-delivered that day!
Santa Days are free with zoo admission.
Santa Days at the Philadelphia Zoo
When: December 10-11 and December 17-18, 9:45 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
Where: 3400 W. Girard Avenue
Cost: $14 (kids under 2 Free)
More info: www.philadelphiazoo.org


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As previously hinted, there are 11 instead of 10 dancers who qualify to the semi-final round of "So You Think You Can Dance" this season. Head judge Nigel Lythgoe previously told Zap2It that only one between Alex Wong and Billy Bell would make it but it turns out that both are qualified to dance in front of live audience. However, the final showdown was not between Alex and Billy but it was Billy against Robert Roldan in the last spot. Joining them are fellow contemporary dancers Ade Chike Torbert and Kent Boyd, in addition to Alex and Jose "Full Deck" Ruiz. The girls are more variable in terms of their dancing genre. They are salsa dancer Cristina Santana, tap dancer Melinda Sullivan, jazz dancer Alexie Agdeppa, contemporary dancer Lauren Froderman and lyrical dancer Ashley Galvan. In other words there are six men and five women in the Top 11. In a change of format, these finalists will be paired by all-stars dancers from previous seasons. Source Here
Judging from his posts on his Twitter page shortly after last night's So You Think You Can Dance aired, you can say Nigel Lythgoe is a busy, busy tweeter. He took to Twitter to express confidence in this season's finalists -- and maybe confirm what we've all seen on the spoilers over the weekend: To Read More Click Here .
Next week on So You Think You Can Dance, the Vegas callbacks will continue, until we finally learn who the Top 10 is. And, in this little twist, the judges will not announce the Top 10 in Vegas: everybody who made it to the green mile will go home, and the judges will visit them there to break the news as to whether they're one of the finalists or not. SPOILER ALERT: There are spoilers after this paragraph, so don't read further if you don't wanna know! Of course, some of you may already know what will happen. You've probably read the Top 24 spoilers, and you've probably read the Top 10 spoilers. You probably know that there won't be a Top 10 -- because there will be a Top 11. So you might as well call Thursday night's show the "Meet the Top 11" show. That show will, like last year, feature performances from the finalists, as well as the All-Star pool who will act as support for them throughout the season. Also, it should serve as an introduction of sorts to the people -- both dancers and choreographers -- who we'll see in the coming weeks. To Read More Click Here .
We don't have to wait a long time before So You Think You Can Dance's Top 10 is revealed, but some of us are still want those names as early as possible. And, well, here it is: the people who we might see when the competition proper starts in the middle of June. So, in the next few paragraphs, we'll be giving you the names we're hearing, and maybe a comment about them or two. We'll update this list as the names come in. As always, the spoilers are courtesy of the folks over at SYTYCDism. SPOILER ALERT: We've got spoilers after this paragraph, so look away if you don't want to know! To Read More Click Here .
There wasn't much competition for " So You Think You Can Dance 's" seventh season premiere, which handily won Fox the ratings war Thursday night with okay numbers. A slew of reruns (including a strong episode of " The Mentalist ") went up against the reality show, in addition to the series cliffhanger finale of ABC's " FlashForward ," which pulled in lower ratings than the previous week's penultimate episode. NBC's " 100 Questions " wasn't noticed by even less, sandwiched between sitcom reruns. FOX averaged 8.2 million viewers and a 5.0 rating/9 share in households for the night. Next came CBS with 7.5 million and a 4.9/9, then ABC (3.8 million, 2.6/5), NBC (2.7 million, 1.8/3) and The CW (1.6 million, 1.0/2). FOX also took the 18-49 demo with a 3.0 rating, far ahead of the distant second-place CBS, which had a 1.6. NBC had a 1.1, ABC a 1.0 and The CW trailed with a 0.6. To Read More Click Here .
As we were glued to our TV screens, trying not to cry over Teddy Tedholm last night, Nigel Lythgoe was celebrating So You Think You Can Dance's Season 7 premiere in LA. As Nigel strolled down the red carpet he stopped and chatted with Korbi from Zap2It and broke the bad news: with only 10 finalists this season amazing dancers are going to get cut. Of course we knew that, it happens every season, but then Nigel drove the knife in a little deeper with details: either Billy Bell or Alex Wong will be cut. NOOOOOOO! (Oh I'm sorry, did I just scream that out loud?) Those of you who watched season 6 and 5 with me will remember both names fondly. Billy actually made the Season 6 Top 20 and had his SYTYCD photo taken and everythang, but he had to drop out of the competition due to illness. Alex's SYTYCD story is similarly tragic. He was selected for Season 5's Top 20 but could not compete due to a contractual obligation to the Miami Ballet. To Read More Click Here .
It's that time of the year again: with So You Think You Can Dance returning to our screens on Thursday, it's time we talk about who made it to the Top 24! The auditions were held a few months ago, and so were the Vegas callbacks, so we already have a handle on who the Top 24 is. There are a couple of familiar faces, but most of them are pretty new to most of us (and hard to type, I'll admit). But we still don't know who the Top 10 is: Nigel Lythgoe tweeted earlier that they're telling contenders whether they've made it or not in their respective homes, rather than a central location like previous seasons. As always, thanks to the folks at SYTYCDism for collecting all these spoilers and making them quite easy to peruse. SPOILER WARNING: There are spoilers after this paragraph, so if you don't wanna know, stay away! Now, here are the names you should look out for in the coming weeks: To Read More Click Here .
When So You Think You Can Dance premieres its seventh season on Thursday (8/7c on Fox), viewers will notice some major changes. Choreographer Mia Michaels will be a permanent judge - taking Mary Murphy's place - and the 10 finalists will pair up with previous all-star contestants, resulting in only one eliminated dancer per week. Both the performance and results show will air live. As host Cat Deeley puts it, "Anything can happen - and it will." We spoke to Deeley about what advice the all-stars will have for the newbies, why she calls Michaels "bonkers," and how her wardrobe on the show has inspired her to create a jewelry line. To Read More Click Here .
As if 'So You Think You Can Dance' hasn't switched things up completely this season with the return of judge Mia Michaels and the addition of 10 All Star dancers, the performances are now going to be live, host Cat Deeley told TV Squad at yesterday's season 7 junket. "We're going to be live all the time," Deeley explained. "So whereas before we've done a pre-recorded performance show, and then a live results show, this year we're doing both live, which I think is brilliant. Me, I love doing live because it gets your adrenaline going. If something big happens, there's no way we can stop it. It's going to be that real water cooler version of, 'Oh my God, did you see what happened last night on "So You Think You Can Dance?''' Whatever happens, happens, so you've just got to watch." To Read More Click Here .
After the shocking Mary Murphy-less judges' announcement yesterday from So You Think You Can Dance, head judge Nigel Lythgoe took to Twitter to talk about his shrill counterpart, announce more changes and make a dig at American Idol. Season 7 of So You Think You Can Dance is all about change: from all-star partners, to a top 10, to the new judges' panel, to those judges controlling the results right up to the finale ... but there's more. To Read More Click Here .


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What is family counseling?
Family Counseling in Mesa Arizona Family counseling is where the focus of counseling is not on just one individual but rather the focus is on the way individuals relate within the family. A family systems approach to counseling is similar to understanding how a car engine works. Each part of the engine affects, and is affected by, other parts of the engine. If one part breaks, it doesn't take long for other parts to be affected. Similarly, when one individual


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Bills vs. Colts: Week 12 betting
The Indianapolis Colts are 4-1 SU and ATS at home this season and will be looking for their fourth straight home win when they host the Buffalo Bills at Lucas Oil Stadium this Sunday.
Indianapolis is also 4-1 SU in its last five games overall.
The Colts are 6-1 SU and ATS past 7 home games and they are 6-1 SU vs the Bills dating back to the 1990s.
Buffalo has struggled on the road recently with a 2-11 SU and a 4-8-1 ATS record over its last 13 road games. The total has gone UNDER in four of Indianapolis's last five games and in three of Buffalo's last five games.
View Buffalo vs Indianapolis Odds and Stats.
Betting Line:
On the opening line for this matchup, the Colts sat as 3.5-point favorites at shops such as 5Dimes. The total, meanwhile, has been pegged by the oddsmakers at Bovada at 52.
Power Rankings / Prediction:
This game matches up the No. 17 (Colts) and the No. 26 (Bills) teams in the league, according to our current NFL Power Rankings at OddsShark. A 20-18 result in favor of the Colts is predicted by handicapping models.
How They Match Up:
The game also pits Indianapolis's No. 21-ranked offense, averaging 21 PPG, against a Bills defense that ranks No. 30 this week at 29.9 PPG. The Colts aerial game is averaging 283 yards per game, more than the Bills secondary allows through the air, 234.1 YPG per game.
Defensively, the Bills feature the league's No. 30-rated road run defense, allowing 146.5 yards per game. Indianapolis, meanwhile, ranks No. 15 in rushing offense at home.
In their last action, Buffalo was a 19-14 winner at home against the Dolphins. They covered the 2.5-point spread as favorites, while the combined score (33) was profitable news for UNDER bettors. The Bills grabbed a Week 11 victory over the Dolphins in their last game, winning 19-14 at Ralph Wilson Stadium.
The Colts were a 59-24 loser in their most recent outing on the road against the Patriots. They failed to cover the 10-point spread as underdogs, while the total score (83) made winners of OVER bettors. Andrew Luck handled the Patriots defense in his team's most recent action, throwing for 334 yards and 2 scores, but Indianapolis still lost to New England 59-24.
Buffalo Bills Trends:
When playing in November are 3-7
When playing on turf are 3-7
After outgaining opponent are 4-6
When playing outside the division are 4-6
Indianapolis Colts Trends:
When playing in November are 3-7
When playing on turf are 6-4
After outgaining opponent are 4-6
When playing outside the division are 4-6
A few Bills at Colts trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 9 of Buffalo's last 13 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Buffalo's last 9 games when playing on the road against Indianapolis
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Buffalo's last 9 games when playing Indianapolis
The total has gone OVER in 10 of Buffalo's last 15 games on the road
Indianapolis is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Indianapolis's last 7 games at home
Indianapolis is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing Buffalo
Indianapolis is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
Next up:
Buffalo home to Jacksonville, Sunday, December 2
Indianapolis at Detroit, Sunday, December 2


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TEACH System
Frequently Asked Questions about Your TEACH Account
Below are frequently asked questions from users of
- Creating a Username and Password to access the TEACH System
- Account Information
- Apply
- College Students and Graduates
- Deleting Information Entered
- Editing Information Entered
- Education and Employment
- Login
- Incomplete Records in my TEACH account
- Name Change or Social Security Number Update
- Payment
- Status of Application
- Test Scores
Creating a Username and Password to access the TEACH System
The TEACH system is designed for various users to perform various functions regarding teacher certification and fingerprinting. You may access information based upon the role you hold. We have two types of accounts created to address these various roles: the PERSONAL ACCOUNT (applicant) and the ADMINISTRATIVE ACCOUNT (college administrators, school and district administrators, and agencies).
- PERSONAL ACCOUNT: Through this account you access your own certification and fingerprint records using the TEACH system. To access your personal account you must complete the TEACH self registration process if you have not already done so. During this process you will choose a username and password and have your identity validated by the TEACH system.
Validating your identity will ensure your certification and fingerprint records are properly linked to your personal TEACH account. After you have completed the self registration process you will be able to use the TEACH system to access your certification and fingerprint information as well as the TEACH system online services.
- ADMINISTRATVE ACCOUNT: A TEACH administrative account allows school employers and colleges to access limited information about an individual's certification and fingerprint information, as well as the TEACH system online services.
You may request to add TEACH access for staff in your school by completing the Designation of Authorized Representatives for TEACH Online Services System form. If you are a non public school you must also complete the OSPRA 106 form. To obtain the forms, go to TEACH Resources and print the forms. Please complete and mail the forms as instructed. These requests take 3-4 weeks to process.
Account Information
How do I know which New York State certificates I hold?
If you hold a New York State certificate, it will appear in your electronic record.
- After choosing the approved teacher preparation pathway, why do I get an error stating that my education does not support the certificate I'm applying for?
- I am applying for certification. Why aren't all of the requirements checked off in the pathway section?
- May I apply for certification even though my fingerprints have not cleared?
- How does my application get sent to the BOCES if I apply online?
- How do I apply for reciprocity in New York State?
- After
choosing the approved teacher preparation pathway, why do
I get an error stating that my education does not support
the certificate I'm applying for?
Please contact your institution's certification office/advisor to confirm that you have entered in the correct program code and that you have selected the correct certificate title and type.
am applying for certification. Why aren't all the requirements
checked off in the pathway section?
The pathway section of the online application shows check marks by the requirements you have met. Some requirements, such as experience or college recommendation, may not be checked off. This is because a certification specialist must review your experience and manually check off that requirement. The college recommendation requirement will not be checked off until your institution has entered its recommendation. You may still complete the application process, even if all of the requirements are not yet checked off.
- May
I apply for certification even though my fingerprints have
not cleared?
Yes. Once your fingerprints are cleared, TEACH automatically updates your record to show that this requirement has been met.
- How
does my application get sent to the BOCES if I apply online?
In the application process, you are asked to choose whether to have NYSED or a BOCES review your application. If you choose BOCES, you are then prompted to select the appropriate BOCES. By doing this, your application is sent electronically to the BOCES you selected, and they are responsible for doing the initial evaluation for you. In addition, you must also send your transcripts and any other supporting documentation to that BOCES.
- How do
I apply for a certificate if I am from another State?
Please review our "Applicants from other States (Interstate Reciprocity)?" web page, then click on the TEACH System icon at the bottom of that page to self-register and apply online for certification.
Deleting Information Entered
How do I delete an Education or Employment entry I added to my TEACH Profile in error?
The TEACH system does not allow for the deletion of any education or employment data once added to the TEACH system. If you enter education or employment information incorrectly, you should edit the entry to make it correct. Please do not make a duplicate entry to correct an error. However, if you have a duplicate entry already, please edit the incorrect entry so that it matches the correct entry.
Editing Information Entered
How do I edit personal, education, or employment information in my TEACH account without applying for a certificate online?
To edit your personal, education, or employment information without applying for a certificate online, go to and login to your TEACH account. On the TEACH Home page click the link called "Update/Add Education, Employment and Personal Information" and make whatever changes to your profile you need to make.
Education and Employment
- I selected "Approved New York Teacher
Certification Programs". Why isn't my institution
in the drop-down list?
If you completed a teacher preparation program at a New York State college or university that is recommending you for certification, and the institution does not appear in the drop-down list, please Report the Problem to us.
- I selected "All Other Programs and Coursework".
Why isn't my institution in the drop-down list?
If the institution does not appear in the drop-down list, please Report the Problem to us.
- When entering employment experience, can I submit
volunteer school experience or non-school paid experience?
No, you should report paid school experience only.
- I received an error message that my SSN or Name or Date of Birth do not match. What do I do next?
- When trying to access TEACH, I entered my Social Security Number and received an error message stating my SSN is already being used by another user. Why?
- I have forgotten my user name and password for TEACH System. How can I access my account?
- I need to apply for certification and fingerprinting; can you send me a username and password?
I received an error message that my SSN or Name or Date of Birth
do not match. What do I do next?
Login and before clicking the TEACH System button, please click the "Update My Account" button. Verify that the information is correctly entered. If not, correct it.
- If you have previously taken a New York State Teacher Certification Exam and have not submitted any other information to our office, please enter your name exactly as you entered it when registering for the test. (You may update your account to reflect a name change later if necessary.)
- If you have previously submitted a certification application or have an issued certificate, edit your name to match the name on your previous application or issued certificate. (You may update your account to reflect a name change later if necessary.)
- If you have entered your married name, but have not previously notified the Office of Teaching Initiatives of this change, update your last name to your maiden name, so that it will match your existing record. (You may update your account to reflect a name change later.)
- When you have made these changes to your account click
the "TEACH System" button. After entering your
Social Security Number, if you get the same message, please
the Problem to us.
- When
trying to access TEACH, I entered my Social Security Number
and received an error message stating my SSN is already being
used by another user. Why?
Please Report the Problem to have your correct account reset and the other accounts removed.
have forgotten my user name and password for TEACH System.
How can I access my account?
Forgot USERNAME go to https://my.ny.gov/FUIDV3/fuid.xhtml
NOTE: When entering your email address, use the email address you used when you created your TEACH login account. If the email address that you established your NYSDS account with is no longer your email address, you will be able to change this when you log into your NYSDS account.
Forgot PASSWORD go to https://my.ny.gov/FPSV3/fps.xhtml
need to apply for certification. Can you
send me a username and password?
To obtain a username and password to apply online, you must self register to create a TEACH account.
Incomplete Records in my TEACH account
- Why
can't I see my evaluation in TEACH?
If you submitted an application for certification and received an evaluation from the Office of Teaching Initiatives which is dated before March 14, 2006, your TEACH records will not include this evaluation history, correspondence, or a complete TEACH personal profile. Only the data that was originally maintained in an electronic format on the old mainframe database was converted into TEACH. Generally, this information includes only portions of your personal profile (name, date of birth, Social Security Number), examination scores, fingerprint clearances, and workshops completed.
- Why is my TEACH record incomplete?
If you received a certificate or other credential from the Office of Teaching Initiatives prior to March 14, 2006, your TEACH records will not contain a complete record of your submitted documents or transactions. Instead, you will only see the portions of your personal profile (name, social security number) and your certification history that were originally maintained in the old mainframe database.
How do I pay for an application I submitted online?
To make payment for an existing application:
- Click "Login to TEACH"
- Click "TEACH System"
- On your TEACH Home page
- Under Payment Links (sixth bullet down), click "Pay for Certificate."
Status of Application
How do I check on the status of an application I submitted online?
In order to check the status of your application, you must have a TEACH account. If you do not have a TEACH account, you must self-register to establish one. If you already have a TEACH account, login and on your TEACH homepage click on the Account Information link. Click the "Certificates" topic within the selection box, and then click "Go". In the certificates application table you will see the status of your application(s). Each status is explained below.
- Not Ready for Review: Payment has not been made or your transcripts have not been received. For graduates of approved teacher education programs, if the college recommendation has not been received, the application would also "not be ready for review." NOTE: For teaching Assistant applications, the "High School Diploma/GED" requirement will be credited when the the application is being reviewed.
- Ready for Review - No Evaluation History Link: Your application is waiting to be reviewed by a certification specialist.
- Ready
for Review -Yes Evaluation History Link: Your application has
been evaluated. Click on the Evaluation History link to view the
evaluation. There are a number of processes that create
an evaluation history, they are listed below:
Receipt of Fee and/or Official Transcript
Receipt of Exam Result(s)
Receipt of Workshop(s)
Receipt of Fingerprint Clearance
Change of Certificate Title, Type, and/or Pathway
- Review Complete - Pending Information: Your
application has been reviewed by a certification specialist. You will
receive a letter (Notice of Incomplete Requirements) confirming the
outstanding requirement(s). Once you have completed ALL outstanding
requirements, you must submit documentation verifying that you have
done so. You may also click on the Evaluation History link to view the
evaluation and the outstanding requirements.
- Evaluation Complete - Pending Final Review: All academic requirements have been met. TEACH conducts a final review to be sure that there are no outstanding issues, such as a name/SSN change request on file or a hold or other restriction preventing issuance of a certificate. If there are no outstanding issues, the certificate will issue overnight.
Test Scores
Why aren't my test scores showing up in my TEACH account?
Check the SSN and spelling of your name on your score report to confirm that it is the same as in your TEACH account. If the SSN or the spelling of your name on the score report is incorrect, contact our Testing Administrators, Evaluation Systems Group Pearson at http://www.nystce.nesinc.com .


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JOAN is the first ePaper solution for meeting rooms and has already won a Red Dot design award. While JOAN is all about improving office productivity, most buyers focus on the energy-savings and the pricing. Meanwhile the installers point to the wireless operation, the easy-to-mount system (even works for glass doors). We interviewed Jasna Klemenc Puntar, Product Manager for Joan, Meeting Room Assistant…
It now seems like there are a lot of meeting room solutions out there...where does JOAN fit in?
Joan is perfect for glass walls and huddle rooms. Since electronic paper is very power efficient and it connects to the calendars via wi fi, Joan does not need any cables. Elegant and cost-effective, Joan can be installed very quickly in any office.
How did you come to develop JOAN?
Our company, Visionect, started to develop a platform to manage electronic paper signage nearly a decade ago. Now we are a world market leader in energy efficient signage. Joan has been initially developed as a showcase to present electronic paper technology that anybody could relate to. After launching the mini web site with a prototype we got so many inquiries by global customers that we decided to go into full production. We invited all interested customers to our Early Adopter Program and they helped us to shape and define the product further. Customer input was invaluable in developing Joan, especially that of Joan's early adopters, including some of the largest corporations in the world such as Microsoft, Hyundai, Greenpeace, Dreamworks, The Huffington Post and Dell.
How has the market received JOAN?
JOAN has been greatly received by the market due to its simplicity and feature set. Electronic paper offers paper sharp visibility and it's "no glare" characteristics makes it perfect for office environments. This product complements the portfolio of distributors and resellers already selling AV into huddle rooms.
Booking on the spot has been the most used feature on JOAN devices what clearly shows that is used a lot for impromptu meetings in huddle rooms. We are also constantly adding new languages based on the market needs and reseller input. Joan currently supports almost 20 local languages. We just added Islandic and Czech and we can add new ones in a matter of days.
After starting with early adopters in 2015, we officially launched JOAN in March 2016 and completed end of 2016 with thousands of users. In end of 2016 we assigned distributors for DACH and Poland - Weyel Distribution and Vidis respectively. We are in final negotiations for UK and Ireland, Netherlands and Portugal, And opening North America with a well-known value added AV distributor in the first quarter of 2017. JOAN can gain traction immediately after placed on the market due to its value proposition, price and energy-savings.
What will you bring new to ISE 2017?
Besides Joan 6" collection – Joan Assistant, Joan Manager and Joan Executive-- we will be showing also the JOAN 9.7 device with larger screen (without touch) and a 6-month battery life. We will be welcoming new partners to join our Partner Program.


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Hot teenage girl Emily 18 is wearing a colorful sundress and enjoying the attentions of the camera. It´s loose and short and it allows her maximum flexibility for showing off her various naughty body parts. Her ass and her tits are given plenty of room to roam so they can turn you on.
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Harper boldly lies where others have puffed beforePosted on August 29th, 2013 – Won't you help brighten a lonely comment's day?
Even if you don't smoke pot yourself, chances are pretty good that you know someone who does. As a result, you'll probably also have experienced what marijuana does to people, and you've probably noticed that it lacks the nasty side-effects of other, legal medications.
It's interesting to note, in fact, that it's been primarily governments and scientists who have been spreading many of the lies and misinformation about the topic, with police eager to support these well known perjuries in order to bump up their drug enforcement budgets.
It's not surprising to learn that the "authorities" openly lie and deceive the public like this, so I can't help but wonder what changed behind the scenes that so many politicians are now coming forward and admitting to the occasional puff or two.
It started with Justin Trudeau and Kathleen Wynne, both of who gave the standard "I tried it a long time ago and didn't like it" response. Rob Ford, stunningly and especially considering the whole crack thing, went way beyond this and admitted to blazing "a lot".
In the meantime, tea-totaling Stephen Harper openly lied to millions of Canadians by claiming that, because Trudeau admitted to smoking pot, he was promoting it to children. Of course, this is not even close to the truth. Harper has embraced misleading the public in pretty much the same way that his cadre of underlings have done … even down to the same bullshit invocation of children.
Harper claimed that Justin's "actions speak for themselves". True. Harper's actions also speak for themselves, and they describe a horrific, lying, slandering, murdering sociopath who should be behind bars. The man is a criminal and he proves it a little more every time he opens his mouth.


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there are two tragedies in life. One is loosing your hearts disire. The other is to gain it. But is it better to love and lost then to never have loved at all. Yeah loosing your hearts disire is tragic. But gaining your hearts disire… its all you can hope for. This year I wished for love. To immerse myself in someone else and wake a heart long afraid to feel. And if having that is tragic then give me tragedy. Because I wouldn't give it back for the world.


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The very new to the market Acer Aspire One 721 and Aspire One 521 mini-notebooks / netbooks take a slightly different path than most devices currently on the market.
For starters they both use AMD hardware and ATI graphics, rather than the very common Intel hardware and Atom processors.
The Acer Aspire One 521 has a 10.1-inch LCD with a standard 1024 x 600 pixel resolution, while the Acer Aspire One 721 is the larger at 11.6-inches with a 1366 x 768 pixel resolution.
Both make use of the AMD Athlon II Neo K125 1.7GHz processor and ATI Radeon HD 4225 graphics which give both machines HD playback capabilities and more power than an average Atom powered netbook.
Although offering more horse power, it does have an impact on battery life, with the with the Acer AO521 lasting 4:02 hours, and the Acer AO721 3:30 hours. While not great, it is better than the previous AMD offerings.
This puts these netbooks between a normal Atom powered netbook and an CULV-powered notebooks. While they might not provide as much run time as a CULV notebook, they also have a much lower price tag of $350 and $430, where as a CULV notebook normally starts at $700+.
Both the Acer 721 and 521 were reviewed by Engadget. They were impressed with their thin chassis, performance, HD playback, and low pricing. But were disappointed with the battery life and flat keyboard.
You can buy the Acer AO521 from Amazon for just $349, and the Acer AO721 for $429!


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Learn Hebrew
Nisan 11, 5770
Chazak - Be Strong!
Encouragement for the fight of your life
by John J. Parsons
Be strong and of good courage, do not be not terrified or shattered(Joshua 1:9)
Soldiers are often told chazak v'amatz ("be strong and courageous") before they encounter the dangers of the battlefield, but it's vital to remember that each of us is engaged in a spiritual war every day of our lives. This war is essentially a battle for truth. If we accept false ideas about the nature of reality, we will live in a state of weakness and fear, even if our reasoning otherwise seems sound. Before a soldier goes into the thick of battle he must be assured of the rightness of the cause. There can be no wavering or second-guessing the mission to fully engage the enemy. The whole person is involved in the fight – body, mind, and soul. Second-guessing the cause can lead to indecisiveness and lethal weakness. Likewise the war for spiritual truth requires total commitment – body, mind, and soul. You cannot evade the enemy by avoiding the fight. You cannot escape this war! And since indecision is a type of surrender, you must consciously choose to engage the enemy with all your heart.... In this way, fighting evil is a corollary to loving God: If you truly love God, you will "hate evil and love good" (Psalm 97:10; Prov. 8:13, Amos 5:15). It's easy to become "terrified and inwardly shattered," but God commands us to be strong and resolute. We must banish panic from our lives. Walking in the truth overcomes the fear of man. God is Light; God is Love; God is peace. We overcome evil with the goodness of truth (Rom. 12:21).Nachman of Breslov once said that "The whole earth is a very narrow bridge (kol ha'olam kulo gesher tzar me'od), and the important thing is never to be afraid." Yeshua is the Bridge to the Father, the narrow way of passage that leads to life. He calls out to us in the storm of this world, "Take heart. It is I; be not afraid" (Matt. 14:27). When Peter answered the call and attempted to walk across the stormy waters, he lost courage and began to sink, but Yeshua immediately reached out his hand and took hold of him, saying, "O you of little faith, why did you doubt (lit., think twice)?"So chazak v'ematz - "Be strong and courageous" (Eph. 6:10). God will see to it that everything will work out for the best. He works all things together for good to those who love Him (Rom. 8:28). Do not lose heart: Chazak chazak v'nitchazek – "Be strong, be strong, and may we be strengthened!"
Hebrew-English Transliteration:
Chazak ve'ematz, al-ta'arotz ve'al-techat
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These sci-fi guys are pretty good husbands, warts and all.
Science fiction television appears to be in a renaissance. Unfortunately, the networks are too concerned with things like "viewers," "ratings" and "revenue" to see brilliance when it smacks them in their collective, unoriginal face. But the die-hard fans aren't. We know quality programming when we see it, even if it only appeals to an extra-brilliant niche. Read: Throwing A Sci-Fi Theme Wedding
Our homies over at Lemondrop love some nerd TV. More than that, they love the men of sci-fi, especially Mr. Spock. They practically gush about the Vulcan half-breed science officer (check out why). But I'm not convinced he would make such a great husband. Something about his talk of logic would get old really fast. But there is something about sci-fi dudes that get the ladies all riled up (a list of sci-fi guys that the gals at Lemondrop would sex up). Is it their heroism? Their braininess? Their brainy heroics? Their heroic brains? Whatever the case, some characters on sci-fi* TV are pretty excellent husbands. Here are the best:
-Captain Awesome (Chuck, Ryan McPartlin): The title character's brother-in-law is, in a word, awesome. He's awesome at the stuff he does. He says "awesome" a lot. And he's a pretty awesome husband to Chuck's sister Ellie Bartowski. Does he keep some secrets from his wife? Yes, for national (and Chuck's) security. No one's perfect, no matter how awesome they are.
-Hermes Conrad (Futurama, Phil LaMarr): OK, he's a bit stiff. But the former Olympic Limbo star is a great husband to LaBarbara. Though it should be noted that he's really bad at picking family vacations like a cruise on the Titanic or a trip to a forced-labor camp.
-Dr. Sam Beckett (Quantum Leap, Scott Bakula): I could watch Dr. Sam Beckett get in adventures and solve mysteries all day long. Which is why I'm grateful for SyFy marathons of QL. While he has a hard time actually being there for his wife (given the time travelling), it's always been my theory that he concocted Project Quantum Leap to prevent his wife Donna from leaving him at the altar. If a guy will hop about time for you, he's a keeper.
-Dan Vassar (Journeyman, Kevin McKidd): I'm still pissed at the Peacock for canceling this sci-fi bundle of goodness. And, no, it's not the exact same thing as Quantum Leap. Dan is a reporter who happens to (quantum) leap about in time and solve mysteries. He is as loving a husband as an inadvertant time-tripper can possibly be. His wife, Katie, is the only person he really trusts with his condition and really does all he can to not let her down. He has risked life and limb for her time and time again. Sure he sometimes spends time with his ex-fiancee, Livia, but he can't help it, OK. It's something to do with inter-linked karma that NBC never let them fully explore.
-Commander William Riker (Star Trek: The Next Generation, Jonathan Frakes): I could listen to Riker (Jonathan Frakes) read a phonebook. He's as loyal as they come. He had multiple opportunities to leave the Enterprise and make his career happen elsewhere. But nah, he stuck it out with Jean Luc Picard, StarFleet's best captain. Was it to stay close to his once-flame and future-wife, the telepathic Counselor Troi? My guess, yep!
-Hoban Washburne (Firefly, Alan Tudyk): Firefly is a masterpiece of cult sci-fi dope-ness. While "Wash" is a little jealous of his wife Zoe's relationship with Captain Mal, he does a good job of keeping cool. In fact, cool (not sangfroid, the other kind of cool) is the pilot of the Serenity's thing. Though not very physical, he'll throw caution to the wind to protect his wife and crewmates (to a lesser extent). A moment of silence for "Wash," please.
-Jin-soo Kwon (Lost, Daniel Dae Kim): Yes, Jin is a hothead. Yes, Jin has killed people. Yes, Jin has maybe crossed the line of good judgement regarding arguments with his wife. But dude is like that Bryan Adams song, "(Everything I Do) I Do It For You." Here's another dude willing to bounce through time (and presumably space) to be reunited with his wife. Not a knock against him as a husband, but for a tough guy, Jin sure gets beat-up/ knocked out a lot.
-"Helo" Karl Agathon (Battlestar Galactica, Tahmoh Penikett): Helo, while a bit dull, is a pretty decent husband to Sharon Valerii (and her Cylon doppleganger). Despite being a member of a robotic alien race (who want nothing but the destruction of mankind), Helo is really good to his wife. He's a highly moral man and actually disobeys orders to stop a virus from destroying the Cylons. But dude is no Cylon-lover as he's fought the fraks on land and in space whenever given the opportunity.
*Note: We're defining Sci-Fi very tightly, no super heroes, no supernatural characters (vampires) and no magic. We'll fry up those lists later.
Let us know who we missed. Keep in mind it has to be Sci-Fi (per our definition) and has to be a husband.
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Kevin Cosgrove, jazz guitarist extraordinaire, composer and singer is coming from Washington DC to share his rich music.
Eric and Lynn Miller -Eric's mandolin
soars with Lynn' healing voice as they play improvisational compositions influenced by world music.
Healing Arts Studio-On Cobblestone alley between Iron Hill Brewery and Yoga Studio off of Bridge St. in Phoenixville, PA 610-999-5945
Lynn Miller, was a founder of this festival. She will be performing with Mystic Song at 8:30pm, and will be conducting the Improvisational Orchestra at the Colonial Theatre at 6pm. We are looking for singers and instrumentalists so contact us if you would like to perform.
Visit the Healing Arts Studio booth at the Crafts Bazaar. There will be hand painted Phoenix frame drums and other surprizes handcrafted by Lynn.
facilitated by Lynn Miller and Sue Mistretta Expressive Arts Therapists
Biofeedback is a non-drug treatment for:
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From Downingtown:113 toward Phoenixville, merge with Bridge St. Follow Bridge St. to downtown Phoenixville. Look for the Columbia Hotel restaurant on right and find parking. Cobblestone is next alley on right at the corner with Iron Hill Restaurant. Walk half a block up the cobblestone to wooden gate on left.


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In Dixon, Illinois, sits a newly-erected church that makes quite the impression when viewed from above.
Redditors spotted the house of worship on Google Maps.
Despite the fact that Apple Maps doesn't show the phallic house of worship, it's real. It's still under construction, and the building you see on Apple Maps is the old version of the church. Back in 2011, the church had to be demolished and rebuilt as part of soil remediation project.
It's actually a Christian Science church in Dixon (yes, Dixon) that constructed the member-shaped structure. You know what, I'm going to stop with the run-arounds. This church looks like a giant dick and balls. There. I mean, it really does.
According to the church's Facebook page, it was designed to wrap around a beautiful oak tree so that they didn't have to remove it. Noble intentions, indeed.
At least they have a good sense of humor about the whole thing, and that is truly commendable.
And they weren't kidding:
Talk about spiritual growth.
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Most folks in Washington are wondering when they'll ever get to board a DC Streetcar. As for me, I spent a few minutes last Saturday wondering if I'd ever get out of one.
There was a temporary technical glitch during the DC Streetcar open house, a public celebration for the forthcoming transit network, at the testing and commissioning site way down South Capitol Street. While waiting my turn for the "photo op" in the driver's seat, the door suddenly slammed shut — nearly squashing former WMATA spokesman Steven Taubenkibel, who'd shown up just for fun. (Apparently, his kid likes trains.)
After a few tense moments spent watching a mechanic fiddle with the controls from the outside, my fellow passengers and I were released from our sleek, red prison and free to get back to the festivities, which were kind of awesome. At sign-in, I scored a DC Streetcar-branded lollipop and pair of sunglasses, along with a raffle ticket for a chance to ride on the very first streetcar trip along H Street. (I lost.)
There was a tent with popcorn, snow cones and face painting. And there were a whole lot of people like Amanda Bouza, 48, and her husband, George Bouza, 44, who were giddy over the possibility of the streetcar coming to their neighborhood. From Congress Heights, they said, they'd love a quick way to get across the Anacostia River. Not having to rely on their car would translate into some economic stimulus, George promised. "I could have more than one beer," he said.
Those days are still years away in the plans, but the future of the DC Streetcar was displayed on colorful posters showing squiggles crisscrossing the city. Another streetcar — with permanently propped-open doors — was covered in signs highlighting features of the interior. I got a tour from the District Department of Transportation's Ralph Burns, who pointed out where the SmarTrip readers and fare boxes will be placed throughout the cars to allow for a speedy boarding process. Riders will be on the honor system, although a team of fare enforcers can show up at any time to ask for proof of payment.
DC Streetcar operators will have to stay completely focused on the road, Eric Anderson told me. He knows because he's one of the "Magnificent Seven" who were picked from 540 applicants to be the first streetcar crew. "On a straight track, you can't move to the left or right," he said. "You need to pay attention to identify the situation ahead, whether it's pedestrians or vehicles."
Given how seriously Anderson takes his role as part of the "new generation of operators," I know where I'll find a better photo op than the one Saturday: on the streetcar the morning Anderson settles into that driver's seat to take his first load of passengers.
Details: DC Streetcar is slated to debut by the end of the year, starting with service along H Street and Benning Road. Find out about the eight planned lines that could eventually connect the city at dcstreetcar.com.


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Dry Shampoo for Caregivers and Tight Squeezes
What more loving a thing to do for a person who is sick and unable to wash their hair in a shower, than to massage a dry shampoo through their hair and then comb it out.
Human contact is so important, and the feeling of hands massaging one's scalp feels so good to most people. There are other times, too, when a dry shampoo comes in handy, such as while hiking, traveling, or during long power outages.
Most of us have these kitchen cupboard ingredients on hand, and this dry shampoo formula is as easy as just mixing them:
Dry Shampoo
1/2 cup cornmeal or other flour
1/2 cup almond meal, or other nut meal (nuts ground in a blender will do)
Combine the ingredients in a glass jar. Shake to blend. Dust the hair with the shampoo, massage it gently and lightly into the scalp, and then comb out.
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Zoo expansion to bring animals closer
The National Zoo and Aquarium in Canberra has unveiled plans to triple its size and give visitors a more interactive experience.
The $15 million plan to turn the site into an open range zoo includes new luxury accommodation where shark tanks are part of the furnishings.
Lions, cheetahs and giraffes will also be moved to larger enclosures.
"Big cats are pretty lazy, so they don't move around a lot. They sleep about 20 hours per day," said zoo director Trent Russell.
"But our intent is to get them moving around more often."
Zoo owner Richard Tindale says the larger enclosures will allow visitors to have more interaction with the animals.
"The United Nations are forecasting that 25 per cent of all species are going to be extinct in the next 30 years so the role of zoos is - apart from trying to keep some of those species alive with breeding programs - just to educate people on what they can do," he said.
"We believe the closer people can get to the animals, the more impact it has on them."
He says the new accommodation will offer a unique interaction with animals without impacting on their wellbeing.
"We will be allowing guests to take in the magnificence of the animal kingdom and take home what we think will be a whole new attitude towards protecting our wilderness and the animals within it," he said.
The project is expected to take 18 months, with the first stage to be complete by Christmas next year.
Topics: zoos, canberra-2600, act
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