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$240 Million Invested In Florida Network During 2012 To Enhance Technology, Services For Customers Across State
TAMPA, FL — Verizon Wireless invested approximately $240 million in network enhancements in Florida during 2012 to expand 4G LTE and other advanced wireless technologies to customers across the state. The rapid rollout of the nation's fastest 4G service will continue in 2013, with Verizon 4G LTE scheduled to cover the company's entire Florida network footprint by the end of the year.
Verizon 4G LTE already covers all of Florida's major markets and is accessible to the vast majority of the state's population.
"The rapid expansion of 4G LTE was a priority in 2012 as customers feasted on the technology's rich capabilities all over the state," said Frank Wise, network executive director for the Verizon Wireless Florida region. "We're pleased to be far ahead of our competitors and plan to complete our 4G LTE Florida build-out by the end of 2013."
Verizon Wireless also reinforced its 3G EVDO technology, the nation's largest and most reliable 3G network, during 2012 in Florida.
Among a variety of special initiatives during the past year, Verizon network engineers completed high-tech installations and upgrades to numerous large sports facilities in Florida so fans would have a better wireless experience. These venues include Amway Arena and the Florida Citrus Bowl in Orlando; Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach; Ben Hill Griffin Stadium (The Swamp) in Gainesville; Doak Campbell Stadium in Tallahassee; Marlins Park and Dolphins Stadium in Miami; Everbank Field in Jacksonville; and Brandon Forum, St Pete Times Forum, Raymond James Stadium and Tropicana Field in the Tampa Bay area.
"Sports venues and events often provide wireless networks with special challenges due to the structural design of the buildings, plus the tens or hundreds of thousands of smartphone toting fans and media all tweeting, texting, talking and posting at once," Wise said. "We've devoted a vast amount of resources to enhance the fan experience and to clearly outperform the competition."
Additional highlights of the Verizon Wireless $240 million Florida network investment in 2012 include
- Activation of numerous new transmission sites and upgrades to hundreds of existing locations to reinforce 4G LTE and 3G network coverage throughout the state.
- Upgrades to five "super-switch" network processing centers in Jacksonville, Orlando, Tampa Bay, Jupiter and Pembroke Pines. The facilities are designed to withstand Category 5 hurricanes, feature large-scale on-site power generation, and numerous other back-up systems to ensure reliable handling of tens of millions of wireless calls and data transmissions each day. The super-switches serve as the hub for network operations in the event of hurricanes, tornadoes, floods and any type of disaster response.
- Installation of in-building systems that use dozens of small wireless transmitters to ensure strong coverage inside high-priority public safety facilities such as police stations, emergency command centers, hospitals and more.
- Teams of technicians spanning the state in sophisticated vehicles to measure connection quality on the Verizon Wireless network versus other carriers. The local test teams travel nearly 50,000 miles and make millions of voice and data connections each year to ensure network superiority.
For more information on the Verizon Wireless network, visit www.verizonwireless.com.
Editor's Note: To accompany a Verizon Wireless network test vehicle or to tour a network "super-switch" facility, contact Chuck Hamby at 813-615-4803.
About Verizon WirelessVerizon Wireless operates the nation's largest 4G LTE network and largest, most reliable 3G network. The company serves nearly 96 million retail customers, including 90.4 million retail postpaid customers. Headquartered in Basking Ridge, N.J., with more than 75,000 employees nationwide, Verizon Wireless is a joint venture of Verizon Communications (NYSE, NASDAQ: VZ) and Vodafone (LSE, NASDAQ: VOD). For more information, visit www.verizonwireless.com. To preview and request broadcast-quality video footage and high-resolution stills of Verizon Wireless operations, log on to the Verizon Wireless Multimedia Library at www.verizonwireless.com/multimedia.


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[Illinois] Bio-sensing Summer Series 2010: Biologically Inspired Artificial Haircell Sensors
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Chang Liu is an Assistant Professor of Biomedical Engineering at UC Irvine, and a faculty member in the UC Irvine Center for Complex Biological Systems. Liu was born in 1982 in Shanghai, China and grew up in Tucson, AZ. Starting at a young age, Liu pursued a career as a concert pianist, but shifted his primary interest to chemistry when he was a sophomore at Harvard, where he conducted undergraduate research with Professor Stuart Schreiber. After graduating summa cum laude from Harvard in 2005 with a bachelor's degree in chemistry, Liu joined the laboratory of Professor Peter Schultz at the Scripps Research Institute. There, he expanded the genetic code of bacteria for the co-translational incorporation of otherwise post-translational modifications and provided the first demonstrations that expanded genetic codes can be selectively advantageous in the evolution of novel protein function. Liu earned his Ph.D. in chemistry in exactly four years, and in late 2009, he became a Miller Fellow at UC Berkeley. Working with Professor Adam Arkin, Liu conducted research in the new field of synthetic biology and developed methods for the predictable creation of complex regulatory systems. In late 2012, Liu moved to UC Irvine as an Assistant Professor in the Biomedical Engineering Department and the Center for Complex Biological Systems.
Professor Liu's research is in the fields of synthetic biology, chemical biology, and directed evolution. He is particularly interested in using synthetic biology to engineer systems for directed evolution wherein the parameters of evolution can be precisely manipulated. These systems can then be widely applied for the engineering, discovery, and understanding of novel biological function.
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Oh, this is great. WWE was in Pittsburgh to tape Raw last night, and before the show Daniel Bryan dropped by the hospital to meet one of his biggest fans, 7-year-old Conner "Stone Crusher" Michalek.
Conner was diagnosed with brain and spinal cancer four years ago, and after being given a one-percent chance of survival, has undergone multiple surgeries and radiation treatments. His family started a Facebook campaign, which was picked up by a local radio station, and the WWE invited Conner and his family to come watch Raw—and sent his favorite wrestler over to grapple. Bryan was no match for Conner.
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08.11.09 Fast BreaksPosted by rtmsf on August 11th, 2009
With the rate of news coming out these days, this'll feel a little more like slow breaks…
- Academic Headstart. This got almost no play over the weekend, but it should have because it has the smell of something that ends up being more important than anyone previously thought. The NCAA Basketball Academic Enhancement Group (chaired by Derrick Rose?) recommended a requirement that each school should make an academic assessment of its incoming freshmen each season to determine whether the student-athlete is adequately prepared for college-level schoolwork. If they are not (presumably using some objective measure other than the Jim Harrick, Jr., test), then they'll be required to take six hours of classes over the summer ('bridge' summer coursework data shows a higher incidence of long-term academic success). The big carrot is that, while they're in summer school (and all players can attend if they like), they can work out for up to eight hours/week in athletic activities. The catch, however, is that they must pass at least three of those hours to gain eligibility for the fall semester. Should this recommendation come to pass (and it probably will), each school will have to balance a fine line between the player assessment and player eligibility. God forbid that the next Michael Beasley gets his high school grades and test scores in order, shows up at his school amidst great fanfare, only to fail college algebra over the summer and have to sit until December because the coach wanted those eight hours per week of court time. It's an interesting dilemma and it imposes a certain level of accountability on the schools themselves to take the academic side of things more seriously, which is a good thing. Props to the NCAA for getting creative here.
- Vegas Watch ACC Preview. We'll be sure to come back to this when we put up our conference previews later this fall, but we wanted to make sure that you guys alll have a chance to read the first installment in a really innovative series of posts breaking down each of the BCS conferences. VW ran several regressions on the last three seasons to determine a fairly accurate predictor for future success using Pomeroy ratings, returning minutes and production and incoming recruiting rankings. Looking at the projected 2010 rankings, it appears that those riding the Terrapin bandwagon have reason to believe, as Maryland is projected third, while those of us who were high on Georgia Tech (even prior to losing K. Holsey) may want to re-think that a little bit before October. Keep an eye on this series because it's fascinating stuff.
- Deron Washington Hurdles into Eternity. If, for some reason, you haven't seen what Virginia Tech has done with its new practice facility yet… It's really too bad that Syracuse football doesn't play Virginia Tech this year, or Paulus would have a fair opportunity to exact some revenge (he's the third-string QB for the Orange as of this week).
- Quick Hits. 2009-10 Preseason Tourneys: more than you can shake a stick at. Kammeon Holsey: Ga Tech frosh out for the season. John Wall dunk: have you heard about this dunk over someone named Jerry Stackhouse? Kyrie Irving: um, yeah, maybe find a fallback to your fallback plan? John Calipari in China: what's he doing there again? Atlantic 10: moving outside its traditional footprint to tidewater Virginia? Top 10 Conferences: seems about right (on paper). Norm Stewart: out of the fundraising game. Mark Payne: who is he and why should you care? Gary Parrish: agrees on the Delaware FUBAR. Jon Scheyer: yeah, might want to double-check that sandwich, Jon. Ron Hunter: looking to expand his shoe missionaries.


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The Herald's thoughtful editorial, "No easy answers in high school district" (Feb. 28-March 6), was spot on. The piece correctly notes the Central High School District's dilemma of being caught in the middle between its obligation to provide the community with an excellent school system while trying to deal with the state's attempts to solve its own fiscal problems. At a time when the state continues to offer insufficient school aid and continues to pass the cost of its unfunded mandates on to districts, it has now imposed a 2 percent tax cap which severely limits a district's ability to raise minimally needed revenue.
Many who initially ballyhooed this new law as a great way to hold the line on property taxes, if they are not now beginning to realize its consequences, soon will. Inevitably, this egregious tax cap can lead only to a steady erosion of academic opportunities for students, a layoff of more teachers translating into unmanageable class sizes, further cutbacks in extra-curricular programs, an elimination of school services to community residents and the slow but sure deterioration of school facilities.
Moreover, this new legislation has the potential to lead to a decline in property values in some communities. For example, while the law allows a district to try to exceed the cap, to do so requires a 60 percent voter approval. Since it is difficult enough to get a normal majority, getting 60 percent approval in many districts is remote. Thus, some parents and prospective home buyers may end up choosing to move to a community that can.
While we sympathize with those who are to be inconvenienced by the district's decision to opt for the less costly substitution of MTA passes instead of the more expensive yellow bus transportation, their ire should be directed at Governor Cuomo and State Senate leader Dean Skelos, the prime movers behind the tax cap on school budgets.
Perhaps there are some who, unhappy with a proposed bare bones budget that eliminates a component they have heretofore counted on, believe a vote against the budget will "show the district" how angry they are. Unfortunately, doing so will only exacerbate the problem by guaranteeing additional cutbacks under austerity, and a likely expansion of MTA passes to additional non-public school students who otherwise would have been transported by yellow buses.
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If you think a prune is a prune, you haven't tasted D'Noir Prunes -- at least so says Sunsweet Growers Inc., from Yuba City, Calif. After nearly 100 years of working with nature, Sunsweet introduces this fresh, juicy and delicious prune. The company claims it has prune lovers (and previous non-prune lovers) calling it the best-tasting prune ever.
From the crop of plums grown in their California orchards, Sunsweet growers nurture select plums to full maturity so they meet the D'Noir standards. These are packed moist, tender and pure – without preservatives – to give D'Noir Prunes a fresh and natural taste with all the nutrition goodness from prunes.
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Steve Blank on Top Mistakes That Startups Make
In the latest season of Project Grow, we talk to experts about the challenges of growing a business.
Entrepreneurs are always trying to grow their companies, but when they finally start scaling they often mismanage the process.
Steve Blank, former serial entrepreneur and professor of entrepreneurship, says founders are great at searching for the perfect business model -- but when it comes to growth, they often lack the skills needed to take their companies to the next level. Even Steve Jobs, the iconic founder of Apple Inc., had notorious problems managing and had to learn how to become a world-class operating executive, he says. In this video, Blank talks about comon mistakes to avoid, including spending too much marketing money and hiring too many employees.
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1. Which among the following methods would you select when you want to add protection to parts of a template?
Ans: Go to the Developer tab, click on Properties in the Controls group and then click any of the Locking options in the Content Control Properties dialog box.
2. Which of the following is/are true about phishing?
Ans: All if the above
3. This question is based upon the figure shown below
In some cases, when lists are combined into one "List," the formatting is not updated. Refer to the picture given above. Which among the following options should be used to update this formatting?
Ans: D
4. Which among the following charts do not have axes?
Ans: Doughnut charts
5. Microsoft named two styles that work in Word 2007 as both character and paragraph types as being ______ styles:
Ans: Linked
6. This question is based upon the figure shown below
Ans: It ensures that the text is not obscured by binding.
7. With the help of which view will the Watermark not be seen?
Ans: Web Layout view
8. This question is based upon the figure shown below
How will the Message Bar alerts be enabled as shown in the given picture?
Ans: Select Word Options from the Microsoft Office Button. Click on Trust Center, then click Trust Center Settings, and then click Message Bar.
9. Which among the following is not a Bookmark option to sort the list of bookmarks in the document?
Ans: Author
10. This question is based upon the figure shown below
Why is the "Different First Page" option used in the Page Setup dialog box as shown in the given picture?
Ans: This option allows you to remove the Page Number from the first page.
11. State whether true or false:
Once a bullet is removed from the "Bullet Library" and it is no longer available in the "Document Bullets" area, the bullet cannot be added back to the Bullet Library.
Ans: False
12. This question is based upon the figure shown below
Which of the following types of charts are not supported by either Lines or Bars, as shown in the picture?
Ans: Area charts
13. Which among the following features could be used to create a connection to a Shared Network folder?
Ans: Map Network Drive
14. Edit tracking changes are typically formatted in the following manner: (1) deletions—red strikethroughs, (2) additions—green and underlined, and (3) formatting changes are made bold in almost any other desired color. Where in Word 2007 could you set your own custom formatting options for tracking changes?
Ans: Select the Review ribbon and then select the triangle by Track Changes. In the drop-down menu, select "Change Tracking Options" and then set your formatting options in the Track Changes Options dialog box.
15. How will you insert text boxes for a printed form?
Ans: Select the Insert tab, in the Text group, click on Text Box and then select Draw Text Box.
16. To enter a symbol or special character into your document (to where the cursor is located), which of the following methods could you employ in Word 2007?
Ans: Open the Insert ribbon. Click Symbol in the Symbols group. A menu will appear with a small selection of symbols. If you don't see the symbol or character you'd like to insert, click More Symbols. Choose the special character (or symbol) that you want and then click Insert and click Close.
17. You are editing a figure using the Drawing Tools > Format options. Which among the following Shape Fill options in the Shape Styles group adds a solid color and transparency to a shape?
Ans: More Fill Colors...
18. State whether true or false:
When you save a document as a Web page, the textures and gradients are saved as JPEG files and the patterns are saved as GIF files.
Ans: True
19. Which among the following options is the reason of text deletion at the insertion point when you type a document?
Ans: The "overtype mode" is turned on in Word options.
20. What is meant by Enhanced ScreenTips?
Ans: Enhanced ScreenTips are larger windows that display more descriptive text than a ScreenTip and can have a link to a Help topic.
21. This question is based upon the figure shown below
Refer to the given picture. Which of the following Line Numbers should be used when each page has to begin with the number 1?
Ans: Restart Each Page
22. Which keyboard shortcut could be used to switch to Draft View?
Ans: ALT+CTRL+N
23. State whether true or false:
The "Add Assistant" shape option in a SmartArt graphic is available only if an organization chart layout is chosen.
Ans: True
24. Which view(s) could be used to view the Equation placeholders in the Document Views group?
Ans: All of the above
25. State whether true or false:
Any changes that are saved to "Normal.dotm" will be applied to the documents that you create in the future.
Ans: True
26. State whether true or false:
Changing the Author property in the Document Information Panel of an existing document has no effect on the User name setting in the Word Options dialog box.
Ans: True
27. How will you set the default font so that every time you open Microsoft Word it will use the settings that you had selected?
Ans: Select the Home tab, and then click the Font Dialog Box Launcher. Select the font style and size. Click on Default... and then click Yes.
28. Which of the following line-spacing options sets fixed line spacing that Word does not adjust?
Ans: Doubled
29. How will you change the author name in an existing document?
Ans: All of the above
30. State whether true or false:
Microsoft Office programs store some additional information within the digital signature automatically that might not be visible in the current view document.
Ans: True
31. Which among the following options could be used to turn off the Office Clipboard?
Ans: All of the above
32. What does the command "Winword.exe /f MyDocument.docx" mean?
Ans: This command instructs Word to start and immediately open a file named MyDocument.docx.
33. Which among the following is an invalid character to include in a file name?
Ans: All of the above
34. State whether true or false:
Gridlines do not print when a document is printed.
Ans: True
35. Which keyboard shortcut inserts a hyperlink?
Ans: CTRL+K
36. Which among the following wildcards should be used to select any single character?
Ans: ?
37. This question is based upon the figure shown below
Refer to the given image. Which option should be selected to convert a professionally formatted equation into an equation on one line?
Ans: C
38. Which of the following is not a Content Control?
Ans: Chart
39. This question is based upon the figure shown below
Ans: Numbering
40. Which among the following is a correct way to make your file "Read-only?"
Ans: Click "Save As" from the Microsoft Office Button. Click on Tools and then click General Options. Select the Read-only recommended check box. Click OK. Click on Save.
41. Which among the following options should be used to start a bulleted list automatically?
Ans: Type * (asterisk) and then press spacebar or the Tab key.
Which of the following can be the reason for the appearance of the red X, as shown in the picture?
Ans: All of the above
43. State whether true or false:
ASCII-formatted text contains no formatting information such as bold, italic, or fonts.
Ans: True
44. State whether true or false:
New text animation effects can be applied in Microsoft Word 2007.
Ans: False
45. Which among the following options should be used to number the cells in a table?
Ans: Select the table cells that need to be numbered. On the Home tab, in the Paragraph group, click on Numbering.
46. Which of the following options repeats a table heading on subsequent pages?
Ans: Repeat Header Rows
47. Which keyboard shortcut could be used to check the spelling of a text file?
Ans: F7
48. Which among the following is not true regarding the use of a pie chart?
Ans: A pie chart should be used when there are more than seven categories.
49. This question is based upon the figure shown below
Refer to the given picture. Which of the following options turns off Enhanced ScreenTips but keeps the ScreenTips still visible?
Ans: B
50. Unlike the other types of styles (paragraph, character, linked, and table), predefined list styles are available when you first create a document in Word 2007.
Ans: False
51. This question is based upon the figure shown below
What is the maximum number of columns that can be created in the Columns dialog box as shown in the picture?
Ans: 13
52. This question is based upon the figure shown below
Refer to the given image. In Picture1, axes appear on the left side. Which setting should you use to make them appear on the right side, as shown in Picture2?
Ans: Select the Axis Options tab in the Format Axis dialog box. Set the Axis labels: field to High.
53. Which of the following two paragraphs is/are true for Word 2007?
(1)To show or hide formatting marks in your editing markup — on the Home ribbon, in the Paragraph group, click the Show/Hide button.
(2) The Show/Hide button will not hide all the formatting marks in the document if you selected those marks that are to be displayed at all times (such as paragraph marks, tab characters, hidden text, optional hyphens, object anchors, or spaces). To turn off any or all of these selected formatting marks, follow this procedure: Click the Microsoft Office Button and then click Word Options. Then Click Display. Under "Always show these formatting marks on the screen," clear the check boxes for any formatting marks that you do not want to show at all times in your documents.
Ans: Both (1) and (2)
54. This question is based upon the figure shown below
In the given picture, the "Washout" option has been selected. What purpose does it serve?
Ans: It lightens the picture so that it does not interfere with the text.
55. The default installation of Word 2007 includes several built-in character styles. Which of the following is NOT one of the default, built-in character styles:
Ans: Special Emphasis
56. What steps should be followed to replace a shape with other shape?
Ans: Select the shape to be changed. Select the Format tab; use the "Change Shape" button in the Shape Styles group.
57. Just as in Word 2003 or prior Word versions, the default standard view for Word 2007 is the Draft view (and is still also called the Normal view in Word 2007):
Ans: False
58. This question is based upon the figure shown below
What is the purpose of the "Demote" button as shown in the diagram?
Ans: It increases the level of a selected bullet or a shape.
59. Which feature(s) should be selected in order to find and remove hidden data and personal information in Office documents?
Ans: Document Inspector
60. Which keyboard shortcut is used to make the text size smaller?
Ans: CTRL+SHIFT+<
61. Which among the following options will you use to add a command to the Quick Access Toolbar?
Ans: All of the above
62. Which option(s) should you select to remove a chart or axis title from a chart?
Ans: To remove an axis title, select the Layout tab. In the Labels group, click on Axis Titles, click the type of axis title, and then click None.
63. Which among the following macro settings is meant for developers only?
Ans: Trust access to the VBA project object model.
64. State whether true or false:
A building block can be added to as many galleries as you want.
Ans: True
65. Which of the following is/are true about phishing?
Ans: It is an online fraud technique used by criminals to lure users into disclosing their personal in
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I think I planted the first pineapple plant in August 2010. I got it from Home Depot and it already had a fruit growing up from it. When I got back the fruit had fallen over and is now a plant of its own.
I have yet to successfully plant a pineapple head from a supermarket pineapple but you can see me trying in the photo, to the right.
The pineapples are getting really big again. Its a veritable riot in the pineapple patch. Im very impressed. I might even extent them to take over other parts of the garden.
The pineapples are getting really big. Hopefully they'll still be there when I get back and I can grow even more pineapples. Theres at least two pineapples at the moment. I might start propogating them elsewhere, they're so much fun!!
They are doing well. I really do think they are having a party there. Ive never seen so many pineapple plants having such a good time together.
I actually have a pretty amazing pineapple patch now. I cant quite decide if one has died back and been eaten or the other has grown super huge. I think the central one just continued to grow whilst the one nearer the path had a fruit which meant its big fronds fell down making it look much smaller now? Either wat, the one nearest the step has now got multiple stems and about 5 crowns or tips whatever you call them, and a few others also have multiple stems, so its pretty exciting. Also, theres a new one, its hard to point out, but it was just a top, I just put it there without even burying it much, I just cleared a bit of dirt and was wondering if it had rooted. well, whether or not it has rooted, its definatly put out a new stem of its own, along with the old top that I just picked up from the path where it had fallen from its fruit. So all in all the pineapples are super active. I always think of them as a riot of pineapples like they were rioting and demanding pineapply things. I dont think we have to leave much more to the imagination after this set of photos.
There are now 7 Pineapple plants. Two heads mysteriously appeared? Not to mention the two new fruits which will probably be new plants AND the stems/shoots being sent out by one of them. Very exciting times in the Pineapple garden.
All FIVE pineapple plants doing well. they seem to hold their own amongst the weeds and are thiving in my opinion in that location which isnt exactly sunny. It does get quite wet there too because of the roof and the water tap that leaks when the water is on and I have a hose attached. 2 new plants added. They were on sale at Walmart.
No pineapples yet, buts its pretty massive now. I did actually buy a third pineapple plant but theres no photo yet.
Seem to have filled out quite nicely over Xmas, or at least they look pretty healthy.
Not too much going on here, no fruit or new stems, but they still seem quite content and strong.
I really like Bromelaids. I first became fascinated by them when I went to the Sunken Gardens in St Petersburg. They had tons of pineapple plants and there wasnt a pineapple to be seen. I was amazed by how they collect water directly into their heart and also how they reproduce. Im hoping to turn much of this area into a pineapple field.
They look a bit subdued but thats because its early in the year, from memory they really lift up out of the ground and clear all the weed.
The two plants are doing really well at the moment despite being burried beneath a fallen tree.


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Facts about this colony :: florida museum of natural history
Estimated population:В 300,000 bats
Nightly insect consumption:В 2.5 billion insects (more than 2,500 pounds)
Types of insects consumed:В Moths, beetles, mosquitoes, flies, gnats, leafhoppers, midges, winged ants and many other pests of lawns, shrubs, trees, crops and humans.
History The Bat House was built in March 1991 with support from the University Athletic Association. Bats permanently occupied the house in January 1995 and have raised nursery colonies in late Spring each year. The Bat Barn was built in March 2010 and became permanently occupied in August 2011.
When fire destroyed UF's Johnson Hall in 1987, a colony of bats occupying the attic of the historic building was left homeless and soon inhabited the concrete bleachers of James G. Pressly Stadium at the track and Scott Linder Tennis Stadium on the north side of campus. The odor and stains from urine and guano and the bats' close proximity to spectators were a nuisance, so the UAA decided to exclude the bats from those facilities and build a structure for them to live undisturbed and at a safe distance from humans. In September 1991, several thousand bats were captured from the stadiums, transported and released in the Bat House. The following evening, the bats emerged and found other places to live, while the Bat House sat vacant for more than three years, leaving UF officials and many citizens in doubt about the success of the relocation project.
But in 1995 the bats moved in permanently, and the colony continued to grow. In 2009, the internal structure of the house collapsed from the weight of the bats and the urine-soaked wood. The internal structure of the house was rebuilt and the Bat Barn added in 2010.


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Independent Carpet One Hosts Golf Tournament in aid of Wounded Veterans
Independent Carpet One Floor & Home in Westland, Michigan recently hosted the Carl & Fran Francavilla Charity Golf Outing to benefit the Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers' Building for America's Bravest program.
Carpet One Floor & Home members have been involved with this program since 2014, and have participated in the building of over 39 homes, with a goal of finishing 50 by the end of 2018. Carpet One Floor & Home stores across the US have provided all the flooring installation, and the materials have all been donated by Mohawk Industries.
The event, which took place on August 17th, consisted of over 30 sponsors and 116 golfers, and raised over $23,000. Through their efforts, Independent Carpet One has raised and donated over $65,000 to the foundation and store owner Catherine Buchanan, and a number of her fellow Carpet One Floor & Home members, have taken part in the Tunnel to Towers 5K in New York City every September - following the actual steps that Stephen took from the Brooklyn battery tunnel to the towers.
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Note: For questions about the job posting, please contact the agency that posted this position by using the contact information provided on the "Contact" tab for the position.
Review Vacancy
AgencyPeople With Developmental Disabilities, Office for
Occupational CategoryHealth Care, Human/Social Services
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $50722 to $64557 Annually
Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class
Compressed workweek allowed? No
Street Address Central New York-OHRM
101 West Liberty Street
Minimum Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
You must have a master of psychology degree from a regionally accredited college or university psychology degree program which prepares graduates for clinical positions in the field of psychology in a clinical, forensic, community mental health, or school setting. Qualifying degree programs must have included coursework in psychological and behavioral assessment, and treatment modalities for psychological and behavioral disorders.
NOTE: A Certificate of Advanced Study in psychology cannot be substituted for the required master of psychology degree.
Duties Description PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
As a Psychology Assistant 3 in the Office for People with Developmental Disabilities, the incumbent performs a wide range of professional, administrative and technical duties such as;
• Assist in administering psychological tests and in conducting psychological evaluations and research.
• Assist in the development of treatment plans.
• Counsel individuals.
• Assist in individual, and group therapy.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
PROMOTIONAL OPPORTUNITIES: Anyone currently reachable on the Civil Service List.
PROVISIONAL APPOINTMENTS: If there is not a valid eligible list, candidates who meet the qualifications may be qualified for a provisional appointment:
Additional Comments Please note:
• Preference will be given to OPWDD employees impacted by closures. If you are being impacted by closure, please indicate this on your resume/cover letter.
• All OPWDD employees must be eligible and maintain eligibility for full and unconditional participation in the Medicare and Medicaid programs. Continued employment will depend on maintaining eligibility.
• Position may be eligible for Loan Forgiveness via the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program:
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ADDITIONAL COMMENTS: Please note positions located within the New York City metropolitan area, as well as Suffolk, Nassau, Rockland, and Westchester Counties, are also eligible to receive an additional $3,026 annual downstate adjustment.
Examples of qualifying degree programs/majors include but are not limited to the following: clinical psychology, clinical forensic psychology, community psychology, counseling psychology, school psychology, and child psychology.
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It is estimated that 22000 men from the borough fought in World War one.
There are various war memorials situated throughout the borough and this site has been set up to show each of the memorials and as far as possible research each of the men commemorated on them.
The Walthamstow War Memorial Project is the most accurate, single source of Walthamstow casualties ever compiled!
Search for your relative using the box below...Please note that the search engines have not yet indexed the whole of this site. That means that if the search box below does not find what you are looking for then go directly to our casualty database
The information gathered about each of the men has been gathered from a variety of sources and public records Such as the Commonwealth War Graves Commission, archive material and plain old fashioned research. If one of the men listed on this memorial is a relative of yours, or you have additional information that you would like added onto their own Book Of Remembrance page, then please by all means contact me and I shall add it on.
If your relative came from Walthamstow and was a casualty of the GREAT WAR, Click WW1 Casualties on the left to see if we have him in our database or click here to go there now
Apart form the men commemorated on the various memorials, I wanted a place whereby I could remember and share details, of other casualties of the Great War that for what ever reason are not commemorated on any memorials in the borough. Many men also survived the horrors of the Great War and their service has gone largely un-noticed until now...
Our database is growing all the time so check back often!
Check out our sister sites:
Chingford War Memorial Project
Highams Park War Memorial Project


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Find Jezi Jeans online at jezijeans.com and learn more at facebook.com/JeziJeans.
Jezi Jeans is running a contest right now: The first 100 people to like Jezi Jeans' Facebook page will be entered to win a free product of their choice.
Ten percent of profits will go toward Train Service Dogs for US Troops.
Tell me this: How does the dog hair manage to weave through the fibers of my black yoga pants in an elaborate twill-weave pattern that is impossible to unstitch, even with a seam ripper?
I never wanted to be one of Those Wives. The ones who come home from work and directly change out of a well put-together ensemble into ratty sweatpants. I know I look sloppy. I know I'm threatening the stability of my marriage. But I wear a lot of black. And my dogs have a lot of hair. And hair repulses me. This is not a winning combo.
If you open the curtains about 4 p.m., when the sun's shining through at just the perfect angle, my living room looks like a dog-hair snow globe. This stresses me out constantly. It's why I drink. We tried to shave the hairiest offender last summer, but the electric razor strangled itself with the cord after four hours of relentless labor. And the hair grew back thicker. Of course it did.
This is why we spend a lot of time outside, sharing my dogs' hair with the neighborhood bushes, parks and gutters, like a trail of bread crumbs to ensure I can always easily be stalked. Not that anyone would. My neighbors surely think I'm repulsive, as the only color I can wear while walking my monsters is gray, and the only gray I own is shaped like a pair of XXXL Wal-Mart sweats, the kind with the elastic ankles.
Just to enhance my sex appeal -- and to make sure I have enough poop bags, toys, balls, backup leashes, lint rollers, water, snacks and mini-bottles of cabernet to keep everyone happy until we absolutely must go indoors again -- I am forced to wear a backpack. And the only backpack I own is my 3-year-old daughter's, and it's shaped like Dora the Explorer.
I'm not saying I am the inspiration behind Jezi Jeans, but I'm not saying an intervention by them isn't necessary.
Boulder dog-lover and interior designer Barbee James founded Jezi Jeans about five years ago. The company makes "boutique apparel for pets and their guardians." They specialize in fashionable and functional dog-walking gear.
The company is named after James' mini-Labradoodle, Jezi, who, I'd like to point out, doesn't shed. A few years ago, however, Jezi did jump up on James and leave a paw print on her butt.
"I really was not happy with her at the moment, because I was fresh off to a client's house," James says. "But I kept thinking about it for six months."
The muddy accident eventually turned into a clothing line -- accented by paw-print patterns, designed to look like Jezi's tracks.
Jezi Jeans carries four products, all denim because -- guess what? -- in addition to being durable, comfortable and easy to wash, denim isn't a dog hair magnet. Jezi Jeans sells official "Dog Walking Jeans" ($129.99) with medium-weight denim, so they're appropriate year-round. James says she designed them after buying $2,000 worth of jeans and trying them on 20 women with different body shapes to determine which cut was the most flattering on the most people.
James also designed a "dog park bag" ($89.99) -- kind of like a diaper bag for dogs -- with pockets for treats, toys and the organic, free-range, locally sourced, fair-trade, no-GMO, patchouli-infused dog treats that Boulderites love to give their companions.
Jezi Jeans also sells a Dog Walking Jacket ($149.99), a denim coat with two large pockets: one for your dog's doodie bags and paraphernalia and one for your keys, phone, wallet and lipstick. The denim is dark-colored and surprisingly flattering. It's also accented by a silver dog bone pin and pink paw-print-pattern lining, if that's how you roll.
Read Aimee Heckel's fashion blog at boulderandthebeautiful.com and follow her on Twitter at twitter.com/aimeemay.
And to round off the ensemble, pick up a matching denim dog coat ($69.99), which you secure around your furry baby's belly with a simple Velcro strap. The dog coat has its own small back pockets, too, for extra treats (if you want to make your dog run in circles chasing its pockets). Best of all, the dog jacket will adorably mask any botched shaving jobs.
And if your dog hair somehow manages to basket-weave its way into the grains of your universally flattering pair of dark jeans, hey, no problem. They're dog-walking jeans. They're supposed to be a little hairy.


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Eurobike 2010: Kona mountain bikes
Tanuki, carbon Kula, Steely, Operator
Kona were displaying their latest mountain and cyclo-cross bikes at this year's Eurobike trade show, including the carbon Kula Watt hardtail, long-travel Steely and short-travel 2+2 full-susser.
The Kula has been a singletrack favourite for years, and for 2011 it gets a carbon cousin, the Kula Watt. Built using Prepreg carbon technology – a mix of carbon, glass and aramid – Kona say the new frame offers the ultimate balance of stiffness, light weight, and ride quality.
Nanopowder resin is used to fill the tiny gaps between the carbon fibres, reducing potential weak points and making the ride more comfortable. Kona claim the frame has a fatigue limit that's 30 percent higher than standard carbon monocoque frames.
Weighing in at a claimed 1,090g (18in size), the frame has an integrated headset and BB30 bottom bracket. It'll be available as a complete bike for £2,500, with an Easton carbon bar and stem, SRAM X0/X9 drivetrain, Avid Elixir CR brakes and RockShox SID RL RMT fork.
Kona have jumped on the long-travel hardtail bandwagon with their new Steely steel (obviously) hardtail. Built from butted chromoly tubing, this £900 bike comes with a RockShox Tora 289 U-Turn fork (85-130mm), Shimano Deore shifting, Avid Juicy 3 brakes and a Sun Estate wheelset. A 67.5-degree head angle and ISCG tabs make this a versatile beast for trail or even Alpine abuse.
Kona have been busy in the full-suspension department too, working on their Tanuki, 2+2 and Operator bikes. The Tanuki (named after a Japanese raccoon-type creature, traditionally depicted with massive testicles) is a blend of Kona's Dawg and One20 bikes (which are no more), with 130mm of front and rear travel.
The standard Tanuki, pictured below, costs £1,000 and comes with a RockShox Tora 302 Solo Air fork, Avid Juicy 3 brakes and Shimano Deore shifting. For an extra £450 you get the Tanuki Deluxe with a RockShox Sektor Solo Air fork, Avid Elixir 5 brakes, Shimano XT rear mech and FSA Alphadrive cranks. The top-end Tanuki Supreme will set you back £2,500.
For 2011 Kona are introducing a shorter-travel partner to the 160mm Cadabra, the 2+2, which uses the same Magic Link suspension system. This switches travel from 50-100mm when you head downhill, as well as slackening the bike's geometry.
Spec highlights on the £2,500 2+2, pictured below, include a RockShox Reba RL fork, Fox Float RP2 shock, Shimano SLX groupset, Avid Elixir 5 brakes and Easton EA70 XC wheelset.
Upgrades on the £3,200 2+2 DL are a Fox 32 F-FIT fork with 15mm through-axle, Shimano XT groupset, Fox Float RP23 rear shock, Easton EA90 wheelset and Avid Elixir R brakes.
Hei Hei 2-9
For 29er fans, the scandium-framed Hei Hei 2-9 has been reworked for 2011 with increased standover height, smaller rockers and a tapered head tube. Component highlights on the £3,000 machine are a 10-speed SRAM drivetrain, Avid Elixir CR brakes, Easton EA70 XC 29er wheelset with 15mm through-axle, and a Fox 32 F29 RLC fork.
Operator DH
The Operator DH downhill bike is apparently lighter, stiffer and easier to work on than it's predecessors, the Stab and Stinky. It's got a 64-degree head angle, 1.5in zero stack, tapered, internal head tube, and humungous main pivots. At £2,100 it comes with a RockShox Boxxer Race fork, Fox Van RC rear shock, SRAM X7 shifting, Avid Code R brakes and Sun MTX 33 rims on Formula disc hubs.
An upgraded Supreme Operator, pictured below, will cost you £4,700 and boasts a RockShox Boxxer World Cup fork, Fox DHX RC4 rear shock, Shimano Saint groupset and Mavic EX 729 wheels.
Kona have made improvements to their popular Jake and Jake the Snake cyclo-cross bikes too, including the addition of an all-carbon Major Jake. This is Kona's first full-carbon cyclo-cross bike and features a zero stack tapered head tube and BB30 bottom bracket for improved stiffness. It's light too, with a claimed 2.2lb frame and 1.1lb fork weight.
Component highlights include 10-speed Shimano Ultegra shifters, Maxxis Mud Wrestler tyres and an FSA cockpit. A full bike will cost you £2,200. The aluminium bikes get new tapered head tubes and stiffer bottom bracket shells, and are priced at £870 (Jake) and £1,250 (Jake the Snake, pictured below).
Jake the Snake


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Hold On by Michael Buble (Piano Instrumental Cover)
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This is a wedding piano instrumental cover of Hold On by Michael Buble. Every month we invite two of our pianists into our video blog studio and we film cool piano arrangements of songs that you wouldn't expect to hear on the piano. This gives you a chance to see our wedding pianists live in action before you book them for your wedding. You can watch this Wedding Pianist Tips Video on YouTube.
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To celebrate our Top 100 of 2012, we're offering these free bonuses!
The entry period for these bonuses has ended.
Every year since 1988, Wine Spectator has compiled a list of the most exciting wines we've reviewed over the past 12 months. These 100 wines reflect significant trends, recognize outstanding producers and spotlight successful regions and vintages around the world.
In 2012, our list was selected from more than 17,000 new releases our editors rated in our independent blind tastings. More than 5,500 of these wines earned outstanding or classic ratings (90 points or higher on Wine Spectator's 100-point scale). We narrowed the list down based on four criteria: quality (represented by score); value (reflected by release price); availability (measured by cases made or imported); and what we call the "X-factor"–the excitement generated by a rising-star producer, a benchmark wine or a significant milestone for a wine region. But no equation determines the final selections: These choices reflect our editors' judgment and passion about the wines we tasted.
In this year's list, 13 countries are represented. The average score remains consistently strong at 93 points, and the average price per bottle is $46, just $2 more than in 2011. We hope that you enjoy our 2012 list and that it leads you to more deeply explore the world of wine.


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Contact DHI:
14150 Newbrook Drive, Suite 200
Chantilly, VA 20151-2274
Who's Who at DHI
DHI Canada Staff and Board of Directors
Door Security & Safety Foundation
Management Team
Jerry Heppes, Sr., CAE
Chief Executive Officer
Direct: 703/222-0972
Strategic direction, policy, finance, governance, organizational relationships, and staff management.
Stephen R. Hildebrand, FDHI
Executive Vice President
Direct: 717/368-6359
Strategic business and revenue development, brand and value awareness, and strategic marketing initiatives.
Sharon Newport
Director of Operations
Direct: 703/766-7009
Operations planning and management, including oversight of communications and services to membership.
Ann McCrady, M.Ed., CPL
Director of Education
Direct: 859/380-3022
Education strategic initiatives, including content development and delivery methods.
Laura Frye, AHC, CSI, CCS, FDAI
Director of Certification
Direct: 765/605-1270
Certification strategic initiatives and program management.
Rodney Weaver, AHC, FDAI, CAI, CFDI
Director of Technical Services
Direct: 301/514-0014
Education strategic initiatives and content development.
Paul Baillargeon, AHC, FDAI
Director, Technical Consultant
Direct: 703/261-3002
Supporting education initiatives with a focus on the FDAI program.
Julie Walter
Director of Events
Direct: 703/766-7036
Events planning and management, and logistics for Annual Conference, DHI schools, board meetings, committee meetings, and staff events.
Kathleen Fite, CPA
Director of Finance
Direct: 703/766-7003
Financial administration and reporting, budget development and investments management.
Chuck J. Molina, CCD
Chief Technology Officer/Director of Information Technology
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Information technology strategic planning, management and administration.
Coordinated by Stephen R. Hildebrand, FDHI, Executive Vice President
Ann McCrady, M.Ed., CPL
Director of Education
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Education strategic initiatives, including content development and delivery methods.
Laura Frye, AHC, CSI, CCS, FDAI
Director of Certification
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Certification strategic initiatives and program management.
Rodney Weaver, AHC, FDAI, CAI, CFDI
Director of Technical Services
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Education strategic initiatives and content development.
Hanne Sevachko
Education Manager
Direct: 703/766-7034
Manages education and certification programs as well as education business development.
Valerie Heh Gardner
Education and Certification Coordinator
Direct: 703/766-7013
Chapter education and in-house training programs, online education, certification exam coordination.
Member and Chapter Relations
Coordinated by Sharon Newport, Director of Operations
Jackie Bessette
Membership Development Manager
Direct: 703/766-7021
Corporate membership and chapter development.
Paige (Purdum) Horton
Membership and Chapter Relations Manager
Direct: 703/766-7019
Individual membership recruitment and retention, chapter support.
Member Services
Coordinated by Sharon Newport, Director of Operations
Kara Burgess
Member Services Manager
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Manages Member Services, technical literature fulfillment, events registration, and classified advertising.
Lori Triplett
Operations Assistant
Direct: 703/766-7039
Supports projects within membership, communications, education and events.
Coordinated by Julie Walter, Director of Events
Alexandra D'Imperio
Events Planner
Direct: 703/766-7026
Event planning for conventions, expositions, meetings and schools.
Coordinated by Sharon Newport, Director of Operations
Denise Gable
Communications Manager/Managing Editor
Direct: 703/766-7018
Manages all DHI communications programs, online and in print; Managing Editor of Doors + Hardware magazine and all DHI publications.
Molly Long
Advertising Manager
Direct: 703/766-7014
Display advertising for Doors + Hardware magazine, convention program; interactive advertising for website, and IndustryWatch e-newsletter.
Chris Jones
Marketing and Communications Coordinator
Direct: 703/766-7020
Supports all marketing and communications projects with a focus on implementing digital communications.
Finance and HR
Coordinated by Kathleen Fite, CPA, Director of Finance
Jennifer Denner, CPA
Staff Accountant
Direct: 703/766-7002
Supports financial maintenance and reporting.
Cathy Milchak
Accounting Assistant
Direct: 703/766-7004
Accounts receivable and financial maintenance and reporting.
Tina Cole
Human Resources and Payroll Specialist
Direct: 703/766-7007
personnel, payroll and health insurance administration
Information Technology
Coordinated by Chuck J. Molina, CCD, Chief Technology Officer/Director of Information Technology
Stanley Song
Information Technology Specialist
Direct: 703/766-7006
Database support, systems technician, and information technology infrastructure support.
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JAKE Wright admitted it was difficult to put thoughts of Mitchell Cole to one side in Saturday's 1-1 draw with Aldershot Town in npower League Two.
The squad warmed up in commemorative T-shirts and took part in a minute's applause in tribute to the 27-year-old, who died a week earlier.
United never looked themselves throughout and despite leading for more than 50 minutes through Adam Chapman's strike, they could took only a point from the game.
Wright, one of several players in the squad who were teammates with Cole during his spell at United, said: "I think it was always going to be in the back of your mind, especially for the boys who knew him. "Everyone wanted to win so badly for him, but it wasn't to be. "The minute's applause and the T-shirts were really nice touches, it's not going to go anywhere to helping his loved ones, but we just tried to do our little bit and let his family know we're thinking of them."
A fundraising game against Stevenage, another of Cole's clubs, has been suggested for after the end of the season.
U's chairman Ian Lenagan said in his programme notes he hoped to confirm a date very soon and it is something the skipper would back wholeheartedly.
Wright said: "Anything that the players can do and me personally as club captain to help or raise awareness I would like to do. "It's a horrible situation, but we've got to get together and keep going as a team."


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SAN JOSE — The Sharks returned to Europe for their first two draft picks Saturday morning, selecting Swedish defenseman Julius Bergman with the 46th overall pick and Swiss forward Noah Rod with the 53rd.
To get the offensive-minded Bergman, the Sharks moved up from the 51st spot with a trade that gave that pick and a fourth-round choice in 2015 to the Nashville Predators.
The Sharks also traded the 62nd pick they gained Friday night from the Chicago Blackhawks to Nashville for the 72nd and 102nd pick Saturday.
With their final five picks of the draft, the Sharks chose North American players:
The Sharks opened the draft Friday night by taking Russian-born forward Nikolay Goldobin with the 27th overall pick. Goldobin has played with the Sarnia Sting of the OHL the past two seasons.


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July 4th Cookout
To volunteer as a host, please email: markovich.jenny
Click here to record your work hours!
Back Gardeners Volunteer Teams
Click here to view the list of Garden volunteers and team assignments.
Back Gardener Volunteer Options:
1. Garbage & Recycling – Empty garden garbage cans and recycling bins on a regular basis from April through October.
2. Composting Kitchen Scrap- For this job, you must be available one Saturday a month, March through July OR August through December, to staff compost collection, and you will need to have a compost lesson before you start.
Composting Garden Cuttings – For this job, you must be available one Saturday a month, April to September, to assist moving and arranging garden twigs, leaves, cuttings.
3. Summer Sidewalk Sweeping – Sweep the sidewalk in front of the garden on a regular basis, from April through October.
4. Winter Sidewalk Sweeping – As needed, sweep front sidewalk and clear litter from garden. Sweep front garden brick pathways. When necessary, shovel snow and break up ice from front sidewalk and garden paths, empty garbage and recycling bins, and sweep front sidewalk (November through March).
5. Lawn Care I Path Weeding – Assist with lawn care and weeding of front brick paths, as needed (probably twice a month during the growing season).
6. Public Events – A range of jobs, including coordinating a garden events (4th of July Picnic, Ninth Avenue Food Festival, May Pole celebration, Harvest Celebration, special events, etc.); helping with shopping, setup and takedown, or food serving; and chaperoning approved private events, such as a wedding ceremony.
7. Open Hours Hosting – Welcome visitors and supervise the front garden when the gate is open on Saturdays and Sundays from April to October. You must be available for a block of 2 to 3 hours on a Saturday or Sunday during this time.
8. Night Lock – Unlock the front-gate padlock every morning and lock it in the evening. Hours vary depending upon time of year, daylight availability or weather, year-round, according to a daily schedule (team members have assigned days). You may select morning, evening or both.
9. Tool-Shed Maintenance – Clean up the tool shed on a monthly basis or as needed. This also includes the area around the tool shed
10. Maintenance -Refinish benches, clean up graffiti, make repairs, fix hoses, etc. You'll be contacted as needed and also be asked to be backup for other maintenance teams.
11. Handyman – A new category for people with professional skills and ability, i.e. carpentry, painting, sign-making, plumbing, electrician, tree-trimming, event-planning, equipment repair, printing, etc.
12. Clerical – Assist with mailings, envelope stuffing, letter folding, data-entry, calendar maintenance, wordprocessing or spreadsheet management, social media maintenance.
More About Hosting:
Our garden is required by the City to remain open to the public for 20 hours a week. We've chosen 10 hours each on Saturday or Sunday. During this time the gate must remain open and secured in an open position, but not padlocked open, in case we need to close it in an emergency. We've tried a variety of clips and other means to hold the gate open, but those items have been removed or stolen.
Even though we must leave the gate open, it often poses a problem if there is no host on duty to watch over the garden, advising visitors of our rules and to attend to violators (dogs, running children, smokers, etc.)
For this reason we are re-doubling our effort to have gardeners in the front-garden more hours and in greater numbers serving as "hosts". We are asking every gardener, regardless of what other tasks you may already be assigned to, consider being a garden host for a few hours on weekends. we're not asking for a regular commitment or for a long shift, just do what you can and according to this schedule. It's a great time to just be in the garden to read or write, or work, but to also be present during open-gate hours to be our eyes and ears. You can also do a little work on your plot, but with a watchful eye and primary attention to the front area and gate.


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NBA to eliminate center from All-Star ballot
POSTED: Oct 23, 2012 10:23 PM ET
UPDATED: Oct 23, 2012 11:31 PM ET
The NBA is finally doing something about the Duncan Dilemma.
The league will announce Wednesday a change to its All-Star ballot that will, for the first time, allow fans to vote for three undefined "frontcourt" players instead of having to vote for two forwards and a center. With more and more teams playing smaller than in the past, the definition of "center" was becoming increasingly difficult -- not to mention finding enough quality big men for whom to vote.
For years, for example, the Spurs have listed Tim Duncan as a power forward, even though everyone on earth knew he was their starting center. And so when it came to All-Star balloting, Duncan would take up a forward spot in a very crowded field of Western Conference stars instead of his logical spot in the middle. This was good for Duncan, who surely would have made his 13 All-Star teams anyway, but it often cost another forward a shot.
The league decided to make the change after the NBA's Competition Committee agreed to the move at its meeting last month, VP of Basketball Operations Stu Jackson said Tuesday evening.
"It makes sense," Jackson said. "It made sense to our Competition Committee. Having a center is the only specific position that was singled out on the ballot. It just seemed a little outdated and didn't represent the way our game has evolved. By the same token, it also affords the same opportunity, if you have two good centers in a given year, pick 'em both. They both can be selected. Which is impossible right now."
That would be good news for players like Boston's Kevin Garnett and Miami's Chris Bosh, nominal forwards who are now playing center for their respective teams. Under the old rules, Garnett and Bosh would have been in the center category with the likes of Philadelphia's Andrew Bynum, Atlanta's Al Horford and Indiana's Roy Hibbert. Now, any of them can be selected as a "frontcourt" player.
"It was something that we originally thought made some sense, but we didn't want to make a decision in a vacuum, of course," Jackson said. "We ran it by the Competition Committee and they thought the idea made some sense ... it gives the fans some flexibility while keeping competitive balance."
The league will debut the 2013 All-Star ballot on Nov. 13. Players are selected for the ballot by a committee of national media who cover the NBA on a regular basis. The 2013 All-Star Game will be Feb. 17 at the Toyota Center in Houston.


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Florida detective resigns over Obama comments
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – An internal investigation is planned at the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office after one of its detectives resigned for making threatening comments about President Barack Obama.
Sheriff John Rutherford told The Florida times-Union the remarks made by detective Sam Koivisto were not a legitimate threat, but they were unacceptable workplace conduct.
The U.S. Secret Service is also investigating.
Koivisto was a 26-year veteran with the sheriff's office. He quit in the face of the internal affairs probe following his statements about the election. Comments were also made about the Democratic Party.
Authorities have not released further details about the comments made. Koivisto could not be reached for comment.


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Market leader in property and asset management helps owners to navigate turbulent real estate markets
Jones Lang LaSalle's Property and Asset Management team expanded its portfolio of space under management to exceed 500 million sq ft across Asia Pacific in 2009.
Albert Ovidi, Managing Director of Property and Asset Management for Jones Lang LaSalle in Asia Pacific says "While it has been a challenging year overall for the real estate industry, we continued to grow our Property and Asset Management business in Asia Pacific. We won over 100 new business appointments this year alone and grew our portfolio under management by 6.2% from 487 million sq ft (45 million sqm) in 2008 to more than 517 million sq ft (48 million sqm) at the end of 2009.
This does not include the 135 million sq ft that our Integrated Facilities Management business manages on behalf of our corporate clients across the region.
"We have made significant investment in building a robust regional platform in Asia Pacific with market-leading infrastructure to support our local teams over many years. For example, our Engineering and Operations Solutions group provides technical engineering support, training and best practice across diverse real estate markets to ensure high-quality and consistent delivery of services and solutions to our clients."
"It is this commitment to service delivery excellence that makes us a market leader in property and asset management, and we expect to achieve double digit growth in 2010" says Mr Ovidi.
Significant wins across the region in 2009 include:
· Woolworths national retail portfolio of more than 27 shopping centers across Australia
· Joint venture with Yuexiu Group for the 4.8 million sq ft (450,000 sqm) Guangzhou IFC
· Jamwong-dong retail center in Korea
· 46 Parnell Road, Auckland for GE Real Estate in New Zealand
· LaSalle Asia Opportunity Fund III's 20 Anson Road development in Singapore
· 1.7 million sq ft (161,196 sqm) Millennium Residence, the largest prime Grade A condominium development in Thailand
Helping clients to navigate turbulent markets
Real estate markets continue to change rapidly across the region and tenants remain under continued pressure to reduce costs.
In 2009, the global financial crisis shifted real estate markets into the tenant's favor. No major city in Asia Pacific escaped the downward pressure on rents and hikes in vacancy. Now, as many countries move from a downturn to a gradual upswing, some real estate markets are starting to move back.
"The property owners and investors that we talk to are dealing with the complexity of trying to limit the impact of these fluctuating market cycles on their assets. This is a particular challenge for those with portfolios that span diverse real estate markets," notes Mr Ovidi.
For example, Jones Lang LaSalle Research indicates that Hong Kong, Melbourne, Sydney and Tokyo are expected to become landlord's markets as early as 2011. Adelaide, Brisbane, Beijing, Canberra, Jakarta, Manila, Shanghai and Taipei are anticipated to follow suit in 2012. On the other hand, Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City and Osaka look set to remain in the tenant's favor until at least 2012.
Jones Lang LaSalle's latest white paper, Landlords: You Can't Win Without a Good Defensive Strategy, outlines some of the key steps that landlords can take to develop a defensive strategy to protect and enhance income streams and maintain asset value.
About Jones Lang LaSalle
Jones Lang LaSalle (NYSE:JLL) is a professional services firm specializing in real estate. The firm offers integrated services delivered by expert teams worldwide to clients seeking increased value by owning, occupying or investing in real estate. With 2008 global revenue of USD2.7 billion, Jones Lang LaSalle serves clients in 60 countries from 750 locations worldwide, including 180 corporate offices. The firm is an industry leader in property and corporate facility management services, with a portfolio of approximately 1.4 billion square feet worldwide. LaSalle Investment Management, the company's investment management business, is one of the world's largest and most diverse in real estate with more than USD37 billion of assets under management. For further information, please visit our website, www.joneslanglasalle.com.
Jones Lang LaSalle has over 50 years of experience in Asia Pacific, with over 17,200 employees operating in 74 offices in 13 countries across the region.
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I am going to strive for gold in the "Winter 2010 GeneaBloggers Games". I am really excited about these games, because I have been practicing for almost 2 years now and have high hopes for myself and all the other geneabloggers.
First of all, here is the new "Gen Wish List" Flag for the games.
Since my ancestry is highly German, I started with the German flag in the back. I added the US flag for my own life and where my ancestors immigrated over many centuries. I added a smaller flag of the United Kingdom to signify my English and Northern Irish roots. Although there are more countries that I could have added to my flag, these are the most important to my heritage.
So now that I have walked into the stadium waving my flag, you are wondering what events I will be participating. I will be seeking golds in all of the Games:
1. Go Back and Cite Your Sources
2. Back Up Your Data
3. Organize Your Research
4. Expand Your Knowledge
5. Write, Write, Write!
6. Reach Out and Perform Genealogical Acts of Kindness
Here is how I will know that I did my best:
- I need to finish resourcing my genealogy database. I should be able to finish by the end of the month. I currently have 67 digital files to organize and cite. Some of those census images have more than one family, so I'll have more citations to write along with citations for databases without images.
- I need to remember to back up my files when my computer schedules its backup to my removable hard drive since I usually don't hook it up. Mozy backs up my data online at least once a day.
- I should also work on tagging and sorting through all the digital photos I obtained from my grandfather's collections.
- I enjoy learning new things, so expanding my knowledge should be fun. Plus I made a new year's resolution to write up some ancestral biographies, so the Games should give me some motivation to do my first one.
- Writing on the blog has been coming easier since I committed to it, as well as commenting on other blogs.


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Thursday, October 22, 2009
X is for Xmas.
It helps that the stores have already started their spruiking, and there are quite a few interesting little goodies on display.
My local Kmart has mini plum puddings at $3.00 each, for example. There are the inevitable tins of shortbread bikkies (yum), including a small tin with Marilyn Monroe on it for just under $6.
The santa stockings full of chocolates and lollies, santa hats, and plenty more. I didn't take a good look, although I did snaffle a couple of the mini puddings. They weigh in at 127g each, which is a nice little mouthful.
I've not looked at tinsels and things yet - I will save that for the next couple of weeks while I scout out the merchandise.
In case you think I'm being premature, I prefer to allow around 3 weeks for a care package to get to its destination.
Feel free to offer suggestions, and we'll start up a post to share them.
12 comments:
- Rebecca & Simeon said...
So, this is all 'for real'?
It would be great to know how this all came about and how it's structured. Very keen to get involved.
- October 23, 2009 at 12:36 PM
- kae said...
Hi Rebecca
Yes, this is "for real".
It came from an idea that Nilk had because in the US there are a lot of people who have organised to send parcels to their soldiers, a lot of them have blogsites. Soldiers' Angels
is one.
The main idea is to publicise the facility to send Aussies serving overseas and that way people can support our soldiers and show they care.
I have a godchild in Afghanistan at the moment, and know another blogger who has been to the Mid East, East Timor and the Solomons. Several people I know at work have sons and daugthers who have served or are serving overseas.
Unlike Soldiers' Angels, we just publicise the addresses where parcels, letters, or postcards can be sent to Aussie serving members who are overseas, they may be from any branch of the military.
To give ideas on what can be sent and what is appreciated by our soldiers we post what we know and what we can glean from people we know who are serving and also those who have served overseas.
We also receive information from recipients of our parcels and from recipients of parcels sent by people who find our blog and decide to send messages or parcels to Aussies overseas.
Nilk is an "Army brat", I was in the Army Reserve thirty odd years ago, and Boy-on-a-Bike has served both in the regular Army and in the Army Reserve. We are all only one degree of separation from knowing a person who has served or is serving.
All you have to do to support OSK is to buy a BM box from the post office, fill it with, say, some lollies or treats like nice tea and coffee packs – for example Harris coffee bags and some tea, some sugar sachets, some UHT milk, you can buy small UHT milk cartons and sugar sachets at supermarkets. Don't forget to enclose a note saying "Hi". You'll need to fill out a customs douane (green slip) and show some ID. Postage is free under 2kg, if it's over it will cost the full price of a parcel to Sydney.
Parcels are shipped about every two weeks or so, so expect it to be in transit for about 3 weeks. No perishables and the recommendation is no chocolate... but look at the What to send; what not to send post for some help.
You will get a better understanding of what we are about if you have time to read the earlier posts. This post is a good start, and also the posts it links to. These are explanatory, too.
And Ocean, Sky & Khaki? Why?
A is for Operation Slipper.
Six Degrees of Separation
Nilk is working on a list of links/index which can be used for this site so people will be able to find information on what to send.
- October 23, 2009 at 4:46 PM
Does it have to be a BM box? I have sent a shoebox and another slightly larger box, because I would rather spend the money on the contents, and not on the box itself. Great website, thanks.
- October 25, 2009 at 12:45 PM
- kae said...
Hi Trio
A BM box is a suggestion, the size is determined as "shoe box sized" - it's a guide but the upper limit I think is the BM box (the AFPO instructions actually say BM).
I have packed small cans of tinned fish, which are very heavy if you pack them into a BM box, for my Godchild in the smaller BC box, along with some little treats to fill the box, and keep the weight under 2kg.
I think the boxes purchased at the PO are a bit stronger than some shoe boxes these days.
I agree with you not wanting to spend any money unnecessarily (or waste any space in the boxes), so it's an art to pack the boxes full of goodies without any wasted weight or space!
- October 25, 2009 at 12:52 PM
- Nilk said...
Hi Trio,
It doesn't have to be a BM. That's just a guide. I spend far too much money on Amazon.com, so I've a stack of boxes stashed in the cupboard that work for me.
A shoe box is a good size, and I've also snaffled from work the empty toner catridge boxes.
As you say, it's the contents that matter, and you're more than welcome.
(WV: caticrus lol)
- October 25, 2009 at 12:55 PM
- kae said...
I've just added a lot of "Links to info posts in this blog" for everyone to see quickly - if you think of a better descriptor for the links please let me know.
I hope that's useful.
If there's any with useful info that I've missed linking to please let me know!
- October 25, 2009 at 1:54 PM
Thought I'd let peeps know that Dimmeys and Forges sell Hoyts spices in bags for 70c each, varieties include chilli, garlic, onion, thyme, heaps more. Bigger range than my supermarket actually and at less than half the cost. Packets weigh about 15-20grams (as labelled. cheeries!
- October 26, 2009 at 2:17 PM
Just sent my first 3 boxes to Afganistan and wow!!
I love it and am already putting together my xmas boxes!
Just had another friend who is going in November and cant wait to send him parcels as well.
Coming accross this website has been fantastic and everyone I have told so far about the boxed has been keen to join in also.
- October 26, 2009 at 10:59 PM
- redtail said...
Sent my first parcel on friday, next one is already full.
Told my Mum about it, and she bought stuff for the parcels when we went shopping, and will continue to do so!!(good on ya Mum)
Found some small plum puddings for the christmas parcels.
Its great being able to buy lollies, and not have them around to tempt me to eat them!!!!!
- October 31, 2009 at 7:29 PM
I have 8 calendars on order, hoping they will arrive early Dec so I can send off my parcels and give the troops OS a full twelve months of Gina.
Don't think the budget will stretch to 8 parcels however, so I was considering making two parcels apiece for Astute and Slipper and putting two calendars in each - one to keep, one to trade. I'm assuming that the barter economy is a part of the daily grind for the military. I've got no idea what the exchange rate would be for one of Gina's calendars - five packs of cigarettes? A year's supply of chocolate? Maybe two issues of FHM and a sixpack of VB.
- November 1, 2009 at 1:42 PM
Thanks for publicising this....was wondering how to send stuff to the troops after seeing the Australian video of a soldier getting a parcel. Gotta say, the address was hard to find - nothing I could see on the AusPost site. Finally, a posting on Sam de Brito's blog in the Age told me ... then I googled and found you!
Off to the supermarket today to send a box of lollies!
- November 6, 2009 at 8:51 AM
Hi guy's I am currently serving in Afghanistan and would just like to say thanks a million for what you guy's and girls are doing. I just stumbled across this link on the Townsville bulletin website. It is great to know some people back home are thinking about us and I'm sure all the guy's who have received a parcel are wrapped. Thanks again guy's keep up the good work.
Cpl A Fisher MRTF-2
- November 26, 2009 at 2:04 AM