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In the Incarnation, God assumes not only human nature, but also human experience. With respect to this, Fr. Pat Reardon talks about human memory, human speech, and human resolve
In the name of the Father and of the Son and the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Were I to entitle this morning's sermon, it would be this: "The Humanization of Reality." Now what do we mean by "reality"? God, and everything else. I'm leaving aside any analogy of being or anything else like that. I do know that to be is not the same as to not to be, so we have at least that in common with God, that we are, although I know that "being" means something different in the two cases, but reality is God, and everything else.
The humanization of reality is posed by the mystery on the threshold of which we stand today. Christmas means the enfleshing of reality. It means, first of all, the enfleshing of God. The theological term in the Orthodox Church is sarkopeisis, shortened to sarkosis, enfleshing. The word sarx in Greek means "flesh." For some reason or other, Orthodox Christians in the western hemisphere have adopted the Latin word: incarnation, which comes from the Latin equivalent of sarx, which is caro. If you look at them closely, they have the same sounds, don't they? Sarx and caro have the same sounds, going back to ancient language closer to Sanskrit.
In Jesus the Messiah, says St. Irenaeus of Lyon in the second century, we behold the glory of God. For this text, in his treatise Against the Heresies, we don't have the original Greek. The earliest sources we have are in Latin, Latin translation. The way that reads in Latin is this: Gloria Dei est vivens homo. The glory of God is a living man. Not talking about any living man; he's not talking about man, fully alive. That's all humanistic. He's talking about a specific man, the Word incarnate. Gloria Dei est vivens homo. The glory of God is a living man. It's the life of that man, not just his nature—we talked this morning at matins about his assuming of human nature. He assumes more than human nature; he assumes human life. It's not just a matter of change of essence; it's a question of an adoption of an existence.
Irenaeus goes on. Vita hominis visio Dei. The life of a man is the vision of God. According to Irenaeus, the vivens homo is Jesus of Nazareth. In the life of this man, vita hominis, is the vision of God. To speak as I plan to do this morning of the humanization of reality, it seems essential to start with God's determination to humanize himself. Now, this theme is the burden of the second chapter of the epistle to the Hebrews, which contains our earliest commentary on the eighth psalm. The question posed—and it's not, in Hebrews, considered a rhetorical question; it may be what the author of Hebrews was thinking, a rhetorical question; Hebrews does not consider it a rhetorical question—Mah enosh? What is man? Mah enosh? What is man? Uben adam; or the son of man? Hear the word adam in there, ben-adam? Mah enosh uben adam? This double question goes to the heart of the humanization of reality.
Christmas, beloved, proposes a very simple thesis: that the path to God is through a specific human being and the life and destiny of a specific human being. There is no true God apart from the One revealed in his Anointed One, in his Meshiah, in his Anointed One. We do not know God except through man. That's why anthropology is the only foundation for theology: anthropology. But we do not understand man except through this Man, and that's why the foundation for anthropology is Christology. We begin with Christ. In the Messiah, God humanizes himself in such a way as to become the path for all humanity to go to God. He assumes, we celebrate today, not only human nature but also human experience. That's something that none of the ecumenical councils dealt with because it was considered so obvious that there was no controversy. The ecumenical councils dealt with the natures; they did not deal with the existence. That was just too obvious in the gospels.
With respect to human experience and the humanizing of reality, I want to talk this morning about three point: first, human memory; second, human speech; and third, human resolve. Point one: in the Incarnation, God's Word assumed human memory. That was the burden of both the epistle and the gospel this morning. The epistle recounts the lives of the saints of the Old Testament, puts Christ in a context of historical memory; and the gospel, of course, is the gospel of the genealogies, [which] puts Christ in the context of a specific history. In the Incarnation, the Word enters history, both incorporating history into himself and then incorporating himself into history, and this is the burden of the genealogies in Matthew and Luke.
What we find in the Incarnation, therefore, is the humanization of time. We speak about natural history, which has to do with the development and the evolution of plants and animals, but we're not using "history" there in a proper sense; we're using "history" in a metaphorical, applied sense. There really is no history until you have human beings. The humanization of time is accomplished by the expression of memory to coherent narrative. Some of this is going to be a little hard to follow, I think; as you see, I've made it as simple as I can, but this is not easy stuff. The humanization of time is accomplished by the expression of memory into coherent narrative.
To explain what I mean here, I want to start by clarifying a problem, and I think a very serious problem. Inarguably most cases these days, we do not use the word "memory" in its proper sense. In fact, we haven't for many decades used the word "memory" in its proper sense. In common usage nowadays, the term "memory" is taken to signify the mechanical qualification of data. Our computers are said to have a memory. In fact, I suspect we use the word "memory" with regard to computers more often than with regard to human beings, and there's a problem there, because computers have no such thing. There's no memory in a computer, none at all. All there is is the mechanical quantification of data. That's all there is; there is no memory.
I don't want to sound like I'm opposed to computers; on the contrary, I love computers—at least I love mine. A computer is a very useful machine, and it stores a vast amount of information in the form of electrical signals, and that can be a rather great blessing. Yesterday, without much else to do, because I have a very leisured life, I opened my computer and I googled Bix Beiderbecke's "I'm Coming, Virginia." I found on there a recording of this in 1928, so next year will be the 90th anniversary of that recording. It was wonderful. I sat there and listened to really sweet, sweet jazz. Mom and I missed out on Beiderbecke. I think he was dead—at least he was out of the scene; he died early from alcoholism, as so many musicians do. We were raised on Louis Armstrong and Al Hirt, weren't we, Mom? Anyway, I was listening to Beiderbecke. My computer is what allows me to do something that Mozart could never do, and that's to listen to all of Bach. Mozart probably only heard a fraction of Bach, because there was only one way to hear Bach. Nobody could hear all of Bach, because we don't have all of Bach, but we can hear all of Bach that we've got, because of the computer. I don't want to sound like I'm opposed to computers.
See, this is very fine, but if we mostly use "memory" in that sense, we begin to think that that is the proper sense of the word. We start to imagine, implicitly, that real memory, human memory, consists in the capacity to store information in the form of electrical signals. We start to think that the brain is something like a computer; it's absolutely nothing like a computer. A computer is a way of mimicking some of the lower functions of the brain—just the lower functions of the brain. In human physiology, in fact, we've even begun to speak of "muscle memory." If that isn't an improper sense, I don't know what is. We declare that someone has a good memory if he has an instant recall of an enormous amount of data.
But this is not what the word "memory" means. As understood in classical philosophy, to say nothing of the Bible, memory is inseparable from narrative. This more recent usage is simple another example of what René Guénon calls the reign of quantity. By the way, I do recommend that back. René Guénon: G-u-e-n-o-n: The Reign of Quantity. So the computer becomes the human standard.
I remember back before they would let me into Southern Baptist Seminary, many, many decades ago, they made me take a GRE. I suspect many of you had the GRE. It was divided into two parts, what they called verbal and quantitative. But what was most noticeable about it: it was all quantitative. All of it was quantitative. I did not have to write a single sentence, much less a single paragraph. All I had to do was know, oh, what year Dante was born. That's not verbal; that's quantitative! Even the verbal was simply quantitative. How much stuff do you know which proves that you've been through college and they've stuffed a bunch of stuff into your head? That doesn't even require an education.
There's a difference between qualitative and quantitative thinking. I thought about that a lot this week. The other day when I was driving back from taking holy Communion to Lucine and Marie, I was stopped at a red light—I do that—and I said, "What is the difference between quantitative and qualitative thinking?" And I thought of a very simple example. Compare a cemetery with a golf course. Quantitatively, they're both just fields with holes in them. Well, that's all they are; they're both just fields with holes in them. Therefore, they're pretty much the same thing, aren't they? Well, of course not! It's ridiculous! We start with the idea, not the thing. We haven't said how big the field is or how many holes it has in it. Normally in a cemetery you have more than 18 holes. But, see, even to pose the question is to sound ridiculous.
It's important, beloved, that we resist whatever dehumanizes the human being. Now, memory is a dimension of human history: history as experienced by human beings. Jean Lukacs—I think he's 93 years old now; he's still going—there's a new movie out, by the way, which is based on a book of his. I think the movie is called Darkest Hour. Haven't seen it yet, but it's based on his book, called Five Days—or two books: Five Days and The Duel, those two books. Jean Lukacs says that history is an unavoidable form of thought. The humane understanding of history is what humanizes our knowledge. Let me give you a quotation from William James. This is William James:
You can give humanistic value to almost anything, by teaching it historically. Geology, economics, mechanics, or humanities, when taught by reference to the successive achievements of the geniuses to whom those sciences owe their being. Not taught thus, literature remains grammar; art, a catalogue; history, a list of dates; and natural science, a sheet of formulas and weights and measures.
Arguably, the greatest theoretical physicists of this past century, Werner Karl, Heisenberg, said that the history of quantitative theory is quantitative theory. Let me quote Lukacs again: "The history of anything amounts to that thing itself." History is not a social science. It was probably one of the most serious mistakes ever made in academic history: to put history in social sciences. It should have remained in literature. History, it is said, is not a social science, but an unavoidable form of thought. Even when we think of the future, we do it by remembering it. The Church has always know this, hasn't it? The Church has always known this. We remember the future. We're going to do it this morning:
Calling to remembrance these saving commandment, and all those things which have come to pass for us: the cross, the grave, the third-day resurrection, the ascension into heaven, the sitting at the right hand, and the second and glorious coming.
We call these to mind; we remember them.
In the Incarnation, beloved, God's Word enters all dimensions of human memory: the past, the fleeting present, and the future. We confess this whenever we recite the fundamental formula of human memory, which is called the Nicene Creed. The narrative of the Nicene Creed: past, present, future.
Second, the Word took on human speech. One of the most distressing things I've ever had to do in my life was to teach cultural anthropology. I needed the job, and I read the first cultural anthropology textbook I'd ever read in my life, because most of the stuff I've taught all my life, I've never had courses in. I read the first cultural anthropology, that the purpose of language is the conferral of information and feelings. I had to get a good strong grip on myself. Also, I resolved not to drink in the next five days, because that would drive me to drink: that the function of language is to convey information and feelings.
Human history is impossible without human speech. No other animal uses speech to convey memory. This is specifically human. I've been studying this a lot lately. I've given a lot of thought to this, hours of thought to this. There are three cats in our household. I'm only on speaking terms with one of them. He recognizes his name, he reacts to his name, and it's not necessary to start a conversation with him; he will start the conversation with you. In fact, it usually goes better that way. His name is Tiglath-Pileser III. We named him after an Assyrian emperor. I hoped in doing that I would inspire him to study Assyrian history. [Laughter] That is, so far, only mildly successful. [Laughter] But Tiglath-Pileser III is a hard name for a cat to memorize, so we just call him Tig, and he knows his name.
Tig is the only cat, I think, with whom I've ever been on speaking terms. He initiates the conversation. It's given me endless opportunity to sit there. You think I'm kidding! Mom has watched me do this. I sit there. He'll come up when I'm sitting in the chair after supper; that's a good time. He comes up to talk with me. I sit there and chat with him, ask him questions, and he poses this thesis and that. I've noticed certain things about cat-speech. In cat-speech, the verbs tend not to have tenses; everything's present. This is not surprising, because the cat has no narrative memory. I really wish he would. I wish he would say, you know, "last week." If he'd say it clearly enough, I would pick up on that. Or if he would say, "tomorrow," but I've gotten to the point where I don't really expect it.
More important, the cat's verbs do not appear to have modes. It seems to have only the indicative, with a touch of the imperative. If there is an imperative there, I usually know it, and I look around to figure out what it is. It's usually his litter box needs cleaning or he needs to be fed, his water needs to be taken care of. We have a living stream right there in the kitchen. But certainly the cat verbs do not possess the subjunctive. That is to say, the hypothetical is not part of the feline mind.
This might seem light-headed to you. This is extremely important, that one of the distinctive characteristics of the human mind—not the angelic mind, just the human mind—is the possibility of the hypothesis. In some sense, the hypothetical is almost the defining quantity of the human mind. That's the reason why the subjunctive may be the most significant and humane aspect of speech.
We see this in our children's minds: the natural aptitude for the hypothetical. A stick can become a sword. A frog can become a prince. Rapunzel's hair can become a rope. The most important words, arguably, in human experience are: Once upon a time. That summarizes it. Once upon a time is the key to the human experience. "There was a certain man who had a large banquet. Ten maidens, once upon a time, awaited the arrival of the bridegroom. In illo tempore a man found a treasure in a field." The mere conveying of information is the least human aspect of human speech.
Human speech embodies human history. That is why it is futile to even think about making up another language that everybody can speak. It's not a language any more; it's something inhuman to do that. They tried that with Esperanto, but they at least had the sense there to borrow from some of the other languages. Human speech is the major means of humanizing reality. God speaks to us. God, who at sundry times and in divers manners, spake in times past, in ill tempore, and to our fathers, by the prophets, hath, in these last days, spoken to us by a Son, whom he appointed heir of all things.
Third, the Word took on human resolve. What do we mean by that? Let me start to explain that by pointing out a difference: the difference between a sociologist and a historian. The sociologist deals with data; he deals with fact. The historian not only deals with fact; he deals with the hypothetical. Not only with actuality, but with potentiality. What changes potentiality to actuality? Human resolve.
I mentioned a few minutes ago that new movie. I haven't seen it yet, but I know what it's about because I know what books it's based on. It's a book about May 24-28 of the year 1940. We know that England did not back down in the face of Hitler. We did not know on May 15 whether that would happen or not. Why didn't it happen? Chiefly because of the resolve of one man. One man, who became prime minister of Great Britain that month, and within the opening days of his service, was faced with this. The historian deals with that. It was not inevitable. What happened was not inevitable. It was brought about by human resolve.
Many years ago—this is back to pre-Denise, actually; I used to have some fun before you came along; not much, but I had some—I was standing on a cliff, looking out over the Bay of Salamis, and remembering what happened there in September of the year 480. We know that the Athenian fleet defeated the Persian fleet. They did not know that in August of 480. It could have gone the other way. The Battle of Lepanto could have gone the other way. The Battle of Midway could have gone the other way. All things could have gone the other way. We need not have been saved! Theoretically, it could have gone the other way, but somebody made a resolve.
It was this human resolve that changed the potential into the actual. The human resolve that said, "Behold the handmaid of the Lord. Be it done to me according to thy word." The human resolve says, "Not my will, but thine be done." Now that transition which constitutes drama. God humanized history in a specific way when he sent his only-begotten Son to share his own life with us.


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15 December 2018
Global reach, higher impact
International Journal of Biological Sciences
Int J Med Sci 2013; 10(8):1015-1021. doi:10.7150/ijms.6402
Research Paper
Alanine Aminotransferase Elevation during Peginterferon Alpha-2a or Alpha-2b plus Ribavirin Treatment
1. Department of Gastroenterology and Nephrology, Chiba University, Graduate School of Medicine, 1-8-1 Inohana, Chuo-ku, Chiba 260-8670, Japan;
Alanine aminotransferase (ALT) elevation was occassionally observed during the treatment with combination peginterferon alpha plus ribavirin. Two forms of peginterferon are currently available as a standard of care with or without direct-acting antivirals against hepatitis C virus (HCV). Until the appearance of interferon-sparing regimen, peginterferon alpha plus ribavirin will play a central role in the eradication of HCV. In the present study, we compared ALT elevations in response to peginterferon alpha-2a plus ribavirin or peginterferon alpha-2b plus ribavirin in HCV genotype-1-infected patients. There were no significant differences in ALT elevations between treatments with the two peginterferons, but in a comparison of the proportions of patients with transient ALT elevation from baseline between the two groups, transient ALT elevation was observed more in sustained virological response (SVR) patients treated with peginterferon alpha-2a than with peginterferon alpha-2b. However, no patients discontinued treatment due to ALT elevation. Patients with transient ALT elevation from baseline during the treatment had less favorable IL28B rs8099917 genotype in the peginterferon alpha-2b group. Patients achieving SVR tended to have lower ALT levels, although some had persistent ALT elevation during treatment. In conclusion, clinicians should pay attention to possible ALT elevation during the treatment of chronic hepatitis C patients.
Keywords: ALT, HCV, IL28B, Peginterferon, Ribavirin.
This is an open access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY-NC) License. See http://ivyspring.com/terms for full terms and conditions.
How to cite this article:
Nakamura M, Kanda T, Miyamura T, Wu S, Nakamoto S, Yokosuka O. Alanine Aminotransferase Elevation during Peginterferon Alpha-2a or Alpha-2b plus Ribavirin Treatment. Int J Med Sci 2013; 10(8):1015-1021. doi:10.7150/ijms.6402. Available from http://www.medsci.org/v10p1015.htm

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January 25, 2006
Kuraray Fastening Co., Ltd.
(Kuraray Group)
Sekisui Chemical Co., Ltd.
Kuraray Fastening Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Osaka; President: Mitsuhiko Takaoka), manufacturer of MAGIC TAPE and extrusion molded hook fastener, has developed MAGIC TAPE P-300 (provisional name) with the support of diversified chemical manufacturer Sekisui Chemical Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Tokyo; President: Naotake Okubo). MAGIC TAPE P-300 combines polypropylene materials with a powerful adhesive capable of withstanding temperatures up to 80℃. The full-scale launch of the product is scheduled for February 6, 2006.
Due to their lightweight and eco-friendly characteristics, as well as their ability to undergo thermoforming more than once, polypropylene films, sheets and mold products have in recent years seen rapidly increasing demand as alternatives to resins made from polyvinyl chloride, acrylic and nylon. "Plastic cardboard" returnable boxes made from polypropylene are also quickly rising in popularity to replace conventional paper-based cardboard, in consideration of environmental issues and as a way to reduce distribution costs.
Previously, decreased adhesive strength resulting from exposure to humidity, high temperatures and ongoing repelling forces had been an issue for conventional MAGIC TAPE products with adhesive when affixed to polypropylene products. The powerfully adhesive MAGIC TAPE P-300 has conquered this issue. Easily attachable, the new product maintains its adhesive strength even at temperatures up to 80℃ and under humid conditions, exhibiting virtually no peeling.
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Newly developed MAGIC TAPE P-300 integrates Kuraray Fastening's MAGIC TAPE with a unique acrylic-based adhesive developed by Sekisui Chemical Co., Ltd. that exhibits retentive strength to polyolefin resins such as polypropylene and polyethylene. This unique acrylic-based adhesive has a high degree of bonding strength in comparison with conventional rubber-based adhesives, and maintains its strength for long periods even at temperatures up to 80℃ or down to 0℃.
MAGIC TAPE P-300 is an eco-friendly product that uses no substances indicated by the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare as harmful to humans.
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How to Create Peaceful Environment for Kids
In our world today, kids have the opportunity to see and hear all manner of unsettling, violent images through newspapers, television, electronic games and the radio. As part of
child's care
, we need to create an environment that is peaceful. Below are some of the ideas we can implement to create that calm environment for our kids.
Welcome the kids
When you enter somewhere and are greeted warmly, you feel cared for. The same should be applied to kids. Greet them with a smile and by their name. They feel great. As adults, we have the ability to create a calm environment in a room. If we are caring, attentive and positive, the atmosphere in the room reflects this.
Moreover, displaying things like class photos, family photos, and welcome signs and children arts conveys a sense of home. Such an environment will reflect every child.
Come up with group works
Kids need to feel they are part of a family or group. Creating group times such as art times, meeting times and eating times gives them that sense of belonging. Also, when the kids interact in such groups, they get to learn to care for each other which translate to caring for the environment too. If you are having the kids along with grownups, create rules and write them in a positive way e.g. "Do not yell" or "Use low tones.
Be a role model for peace
Guide the kids in making peaceful solutions. This is one of the most important skills you can offer kids. They can learn how to solve conflicts even at an early age. When you use words like "How will we help one another?" you give each kid a role to play which is crucial in practicing how to solve problems.
Create an engaging environment
Go out with the kids for a play or just a walk. This helps the kids to focus, and it makes them happy which in return upholds peaceful environment.
Create time to expose the kids to the natural world
Nature in a way gives a sense of calmness and creativity to all types of environments. It also has a way of adding beauty to the environment. Get outdoors to play with the kids. When kids get physical exercise and fresh air outside, they become healthier and happier. The happier the kids are, the happier the environment will be. You can also display beautiful nature items in the room. It gives the kids a sense of care and honor for the environment.
kids caring environment
takes time to create and requires regular care to maintain it. When creating these peaceful environments, we also nurture caring and peaceful kids.
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April 21, 2016 -- Acting Westchester County District Attorney James A. McCarty announced that Pedro Delacruz (DOB 02/15/90) of 70 Hawthorne Avenue, Yonkers, New York was found guilty after a jury trial on April 20, 2016 of the following charges:
- one count of Murder in the Second Degree, a class "A" Felony,
- one count of Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the Second Degree, a class "B" Felony
in the shooting death of Victor Fitzgerald.
On July 21, 2013 at approximately 12:37 p.m., the Yonkers Police Department received multiple calls of gunshots being fired behind 80 Riverdale Ave. along with reports of a male down in the parking lot located behind the building.
Responding officers found the victim lying there unresponsive. He was taken to St. Joseph's Hospital where he was pronounced dead shortly after his arrival.
After an intensive investigation conducted by the Yonkers Police Department and the Westchester County District Attorney's Office it was determined that the defendant approached the victim on a walkway between 80 and 100 Riverdale Ave. in Yonkers and shot the victim twice, striking him in the chest and the lower back. The victim died from internal injuries and massive bleeding. Both the defendant and the victim had been involved in a long running dispute.
The defendant was indicted by a Grand Jury on Aug. 20, 2015. He was subsequently arrested by Westchester County Police on a warrant five days later.
The defendant is remanded at the Westchester County Jail.
He is due to be sentenced on May 25, 2016.
The defendant faces an indeterminate sentence of imprisonment, the minimum term may be not less than 15 years nor more than 25 years. Thus, the least sentence is 15 years to life, and the greatest sentence is 25 years to life.
Senior Assistant District Attorney Heide Mason and Assistant District Attorney Nicholas DiCostanzo of the Superior Court Trial Division prosecuted the case.
|Pedro Delacruz


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Supply List
The Music Room always needs help with supplies.
If you would like to donate supplies to our music room, below are some items we use or would like to use.
*If you are interested in donating musical instruments, please contact me*
1. Expo Markers
2. Clear Plastic project covers
3. Clip Boards
4. Colored Copy Paper
5. Crayons
6. Markers
7. Plastic Supply Boxes
8. Ziplock Bags of various sizes
9. Swiffer Dusters
10. Magnet Tape
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OC Cities' Populations Increase 1% to Top 3 Million
Anaheim Stays Atop List, Irvine Grows Most at 3.2%
Orange County's population growth kept pace and inched up by 1% last year to slightly above 3 million.
$62B Worth of Food for Thought
Wealthiest List Shows Diversity of OC's Fortunes
Real estate, technology, healthcare, inheritances.
Hyundai Capital Sets Sights on Makeover on MacArthur
Firm Uniquely Emphasizes Office Design, Worker Space
Hyundai Capital America is often identified locally in connection with the large, transparent building next to the San Diego (405) Freeway in Irvine known as The Michelson.
Tenant-Improvement Contractors' Work Gains Slow
Dollar Value Up 16.2% After 29%, 20% Increases
Orange County's largest tenant-improvement contractors continued their growth trend last year but slowed in all aspects, including local revenue and number of employees.
A diversity of business sectors, ample capital held by investor groups, and demographic factors are some key drivers behind a robust mergers-and-acquisitions scene in Orange County. The fast pace of M&A activity means professional services providers, such as accountants, are in high demand to carry out sound due-diligence procedures and provide guidance. The Business Journal's Jane Yu asked local accounting firm executives to share their thoughts on M&A activity in Orange County, as well as to discuss expectations for future trends and client concerns. Here are edited excerpts of their responses:
Accounting Firms Notch 4th Year of Workforce Gains
Employment Up 4.4%, Top Spots Unchanged
Orange County's largest accounting firms combined to grow the sector's local workforce by about 4% over the past year, marking the fourth straight year of modest gains.
Management Consultant Gains Slow As Biggest Shrink
27 Firms Eke Out 1% Gain to 1,551 Jobs Here
The pace of employment growth at Orange County's top management consulting firms slowed over the past year, driven primarily by job cuts at the biggest.
Ranks of Biggest Women-Owned Businesses Swell to 100-Strong
Orange County's biggest women-owned businesses generated $3.5 billion in revenue last year, notching a 5.6% increase and extending a streak of gains to five years.
Bundles Make Big Business for Maker of Security Systems
More Than $70M in Sales To A-List Customers
Priti Sharma moved to Chicago from India at age 16 and at the time had no idea that she would one day own a multimillion-dollar company.
OC-Based Chains Serve Up 5.8% Increase in Revenue
RESTAURANTS: $14.9B in sales and 17,923 local workers
Business is strong for Orange County-based restaurant chains, mirroring a year of eating heartily nationwide.
Private Cos. Set Pace on Jobs
Biggest Based Here Surpass Broader Economy on New Hires
The biggest private companies based in Orange County have been big on building the local workforce over the past year, adding jobs at a faster pace than the county's overall economy.
OC Developers Double Down on Openings, Backlog
2 Million Square Feet Finished, Most Here Since 2008
Orange County's top commercial developers nearly doubled the number of completed projects in the region in the past year while pushing their backlog of active projects to a level not reached since the last real estate boom.
Smaller Projects Help Construction Firms Post Growth
Jobs, Backlogs Up Despite Few Mega Local Deals
Orange County's largest commercial construction companies had solid growth in revenue, jobs, and work backlogs last year, despite a relatively small number of mega projects to call their own.
PE Firms Establish Niches in Quest for Portfolio Growth
At least 8 Active OC Firms Chart Their Own Courses
Orange County's private equity scene covers a wide range of industries and market segments, a reflection of the diversity in characteristics and specialties of the investment firms here.
More Deals, Smaller Checks on Local VC Landscape
100% Hike in Dollar Volume, 60% Increase Last Year
The biggest venture capital firms in Orange County continued to increase their investments in local companies, though the pace of growth slowed compared with a year earlier.
Apparel Makers' Workforce Levels Flat From Year Ago
51 Biggest Based in OC Employed 10,000-Plus Here
The 51 largest apparel companies based in Orange County employed a local workforce of 10,148, according to this week's Business Journal list.
Women-Owned Businesses Wanted for Annual List
Special Report: Centerpiece of July 6 edition
Is your company women-owned? The Business Journal wants to hear from you.
Employment Agencies Continue Growth With 2% Jump
21 Firms Have $720M In Locally Generated Revenue
The largest staffing firms in Orange County combined for a modest increase in revenue last year, coming off a small dip in 2013.
SBA Loans Jump, National Lenders Lead Way
FINANCE: Value rises 52%; number of loans up 35%
Small-business lending in Orange County rose substantially in recent months, according to this week's Business Journal lists based on information from the U.S. Small Business Administration.
Software Makers Grow Employment 4th Year Straight
Biggest Here Eke Out Modest Gain, Employ 7,991
The largest software makers in Orange County added jobs for the fourth straight year, albeit at a slower clip.
Security Bigger Part of CFO Role as Big Data Grows
Trend Affects Company Image, Viability, Execs Say
Chief financial officers are increasingly becoming an essential part of the conversation about data security, a topic much discussed today as businesses rely more on collection and analysis of "big data" for various aspects of their operations.
Ups, Downs Even Out as Aerospace Holds Steady on Jobs
THE LIST: IFE sector offsets cuts at top-ranked Boeing
Employment at Orange County's largest aerospace and defense contractors was roughly flat for the third straight year.
Private Companies Wanted for Annual List
Special Issue: List will be centerpiece of June 22 edition
The Business Journal is preparing its annual list of privately owned companies for publication in June.
Panel's Prediction: Predictive on Rise
Industry Execs Caution on Trade-Off of Privacy
The chief marketing officer of the future could look more like Star Trek's Captain Kirk than the guys from the "Mad Men" show.
Ad Agencies Top $1 Billion, Led by Gains at Top
Newcomers Help Boost List's Total, Account for 40%
Orange County's largest advertising agencies posted an estimated 9% gain in revenue last year, enough to push the group over the $1 billion benchmark.
Printers Reach Beyond Paper, Ink for Revenue Gains
Use of Data to Help Clients Refine Targets One Key
The largest commercial printers based in Orange County combined for $585 million in revenue last year, a 7.5% increase from their total in 2013.
Public Companies Pass $200B on Allergan Effect
Drugmaker's Sale Brings Much of Big Lift; Edwards, Broadcom Chip In; HCP Moves In
Orange County's 100 biggest public companies combine for more than $207 billion in market capitalization, a gain of 62% from a year earlier.
Commercial Brokerages Post Fifth Year of Gains
Leasing Activity Picks Up, Sales Volumes Still Strong
A sharp increase in leasing activity, continued strength in the for-sale market, and the effects of industry consolidations propelled Orange County's largest commercial brokerages to a banner year in 2014.
Environmental Firms' Work Rose 8% Last Year
Grow on Economy, Buys, Expanding Services, Goats
The largest environmental consultants with offices in Orange County billed $602 million in 2014, an 8% jump over last year's $556 million.
Title Work Stumbles in 2014 as Interest Rates Top 4%
New Home, Commercial Pick Up Some of Slack
Business for Orange County's largest title insurers plummeted last year as refinance activity significantly declined.
Allergan Purchase Pushes M&A Past $90B in 2014
Value Doubled, Even Without $70B+ Sale of Drugmaker
Orange County-based companies were buyers and sellers in 303 corporate mergers and acquisitions in 2014, a year of robust local deal activity that involved slightly fewer deals and many more dollars.
Largest Minority-Owned Businesses Top $14B in Sales
THE LIST: Outpace general market with 8% boost in jobs
The largest minority-owned businesses with headquarters in Orange County combined for $14.4 billion in revenue last year, a 9% increase over 2013.
Upscale Bars Offer Comfort, Sociable Dining Alternative
Claim Center Stage With Inviting Decor, Food, Drink
Having a glass of wine with friends is no longer the cutting-edge trend. We are now having cocktails.
Mastering the Plan: Share Sales Rise for OC's Big Three
Irvine Ranch, Pavilion Park, RMV Counter Nat'l Trend
Sales at Orange County's best-selling masterplanned residential developments showed no signs of slowing last year and are poised for more growth this year, despite a cooling trend across much of the country.
Infill Projects Keep Big and Small Builders Busy
Less Risk, Fast Sales Appeal to Publicly Traded Firms
Orange County's largest masterplanned developments are driving a bulk of the recent new-home sales in the region, but plenty of builders are also finding success buying land for residential projects off the beaten path.
Healthcare is more often being delivered outside of traditional hospital walls, a trend that has been driven to some degree by the Affordable Care Act, as well as by technological improvements. Orange County hospitals are no stranger to the shift. The Business Journal's Vita Reed talked to several hospital executives to discuss outpatient offerings and their purposes. Edited excerpts of their answers follow.
Big Hospitals' Profits Drop 21% in Year Through Sept.
28 on List Have Second Down Year in a Row
Pretax profits dropped steeply at Orange County's largest hospitals during the past year.
Community Benefits a Must for Private Nonprofits
Law Requires the Hospitals To Assume Social Obligation
More than a few of Orange County's prominent hospital operators deliver something in addition to their standard healthcare: "community benefits."
Banks, Thrift Expand Orange County Deposits by 8%
43 Combine for $84.1 Billion, Mirroring Year-Earlier Rise
Commercial banks in Orange County continued to grow local deposits, notching another 8% increase over the year through June for a total of $84.1 billion.
Legal Pros Focus on Fine Arts, Plan UCI Collaboration
Attorneys Work With UCI Program to Boost Fine Arts
Put together a few attorneys sharing a passion for the arts and a local university that fosters artistic talent, throw in some creative thinking and readiness to provide support, and you'll get Off-Center, a collective launched by a committee of local lawyers and educators in concert with University of California-Irvine's art department.
Law Firms Add Attorneys After Two Years of Cuts
Headcount Up 3.2%; More Make List Due to Growth
The biggest law firms in Orange County grew their workforces in 2014, breaking a two-year streak of cuts in attorney headcount.
New Yorker's OC Junket Puts Jannard in YouTube Picture
Much of this week's issue is dedicated to a look back at 2014, which has proved to be a remarkable year in many respects for the community of business in Orange County (see overview, page 1; coverage by industry, pages 5 through 18).
El Sol's Sunny Mission
Plenty of Business Backers for Santa Ana School's Focus on Arts, Academics, Dual Immersion
The idea of charter schools was little-known concept in Orange County in 1999, recalls Susan Mas.
Orange County Nonprofit Groups Have Year of Growth
Every Category Is Higher, Including Costs, Clients
More people needed a lift last year, and local donors and charitable organizations responded with more money and more people to offer help.
How South Coast Repertory Works Neighborhoods
NONPROFITS: Program adapts to schools' needs
She was about 10 years old, a painfully shy girl with huge brown eyes and a mop of shiny brown hair. She had a nice smile—when it could be coaxed to appear.
Caritas Turns Mobile Homes Into Upward Mobility
NONPROFITS: Operates 20 parks in region, three in OC
It could be hard to imagine what it must be like to escape one terrible situation, only to be trapped in a nearly identical situation a short time later.
Sales Up 2.3% at Biggest OC Shopping Centers
RETAIL: 32 biggest combine for $7.3 billion
Taxable sales at the top 32 shopping centers in Orange County grew for the fifth straight year, but at a slower pace, according to this week's Business Journal list.
Auto Dealers Sales Stay Hot; Near $5B on 6.3% Increase
Fletcher Jones No. 1 Again; Several Dealerships Sold
Orange County's car culture continues to keep pace with the revved-up national market.
Automakers Ride Strong Sales, Boost Jobs by 3.2%
6 With U.S. Headquarters Here Combine to Employ 2,279
The six automakers with U.S. operations based in Orange County combined to employ 2,279 workers here, 3.2% more than a year earlier, according to this week's Business Journal list.
Biggest Employers Churn Out Another Modest Increase
ECONOMY: Top 79 combine for 258,796 jobs, 17% of county's total
Orange County's biggest employers grew their combined workforce by 1% in the past year, a modest but steady pace of growth for the fourth straight year.
Banks Post Biggest Jump in Assets Since Predownturn
23 Together See 35% Rise To $18.5 Billion In Year
Orange County-based commercial banks have notched the biggest year-over-year asset growth in the ongoing economic recovery and even since the few years prior to the recession.
Biggest Credit Unions Account for Bulk of Growth
Group's Assets to $16.9B, Despite Declines for Most
Orange County's credit unions built assets at a faster clip over the past year, when the biggest of the group pulled most of the gains.
Mixed Backdrop as Chipmakers Cut Local Jobs by 2.5%
Biggest Here Combine for 4,735 Positions
The largest chipmakers in Orange County cut jobs in the past year as a major restructuring, Chapter 11 bankruptcy, and two sales stunted growth.
Fastest Growers Keep Pace
Public Cos. Combine for 24% Hike to $83B in Sales
The latest batch of Orange County's fastest-growing public companies kept pace with last year's mix, combining for a 24% growth rate on revenue.
Need for Speed
Why Fast-Growing Companies Matter to Local Economy
Fast growth matters. Having a deep pool of fast-growing public companies is a plus on many fronts for Orange County's economy and community.
Much Bigger Homebuilder
TRI Pointe's Revenue Jumps 1,621%—Before Big Buy From Weyerhaeuser
If you think TRI Pointe Homes Inc.'s revenue growth over the past 24 months is eye-opening, just wait until next year.
Cold Heat
Cryoport Gets Goods There Cold, Grows Revenue by Nearly 400%
Cryoport Inc.'s chilly business is fueling red-hot sales growth.
Financial Firms Add Advisers, Cut Total Workforces
Reps Jump 3.4%, Overall Staff Down 5% at Top 23
Orange County's financial advisory firms combined to deepen the pool of registered advisers here while reducing the size of their overall employment bases.
MBA Programs Combine To Post 11% Decrease
Trend Comes With Economic Recovery
Enrollment in master of business administration programs serving Orange County fell 11% over the past year while the number of graduations was up at some schools.
OC Insurance Brokers Aim for Middle to Offset Corporate Migration
Credit some of Orange County's biggest insurance brokers with quick adjustments to shifts in California's corporate landscape.
Rebranding Puts Consulting Firm on Path of Growth
Says Unique Identity Makes It Stand Out From Crowd
Stantec Consulting Services Inc. was able to put its best foot forward when competing for business this year, thanks to a major rebranding effort initiated by its parent, Stantec Inc. in Edmonton, Canada.
Focus on Wireless Networks Looks Like Good Call
Rome & Associates Built On Telecommunications Work
Jeffrey Rome never thought when he got his degree in architecture that he'd spend most of his time designing wireless networks. Now, some 24 years later, 90% of billings at his Jeffrey Rome & Associates Inc. firm come from projects for major telecommunications companies such as AT&T, Crown Castle International Corp. and Verizon.
Architecture Firms' Billings Up, Jobs About Flat
Combine For 1% Jump To $417 Million Locally
Orange County's architecture firms combined for a 1.6% increase in local billings, modest growth after last year's 13% surge.
Engineering Firms' Revenues Drop After 3-Year Jump
39 Bring in $2.8 Billion In OC-Generated Billings
The top engineering firms with headquarters or significant operations in Orange County ended a three-year streak of gains with a 1.5% drop in local billings during the 12-month period ending June 30.
How Fast Is $18.7 Billion?
$5.5B Gain in 2 Years for 174 Fastest Growers Based in OC
There's no shortage of numbers available to put some punch into this week's coverage of the fastest-growing private companies based in Orange County.
Conditions Drove Contractor's Meteoric Trajectory
Driver Urban's Revenue Jumped 25,402% to $131.3M
Driver Urban had three things working for it in 2012 when it spun off from a large construction company—it entered the marketplace at the right time, at the right price, and with the right expertise.
Little Big List
$4.3B Revenue Increase Spread Over 13 Largest Fast Growers
Far fewer but much bigger. That's one way to sum up the biggest of the fastest-growing private companies based in Orange County—13 companies that combined for $16.1 billion in revenue, a 37% jump.
Midmarket Movers
73 Companies Combine for $2.2 Billion in Revenue
The 73 fastest-growing private companies in Orange County with revenues between $10 million and $100 million collectively grew their combined top line by 76.1% over the past two years to $2.2 billion.
Double Time
Companies Under $10M Mark on Revenue Combine for 100% Jump
The fastest-growing companies in Orange County with revenues of less than $10 million combined to nearly double their sales over the past two years to $399 million.
OC Medical Device Makers Rank High for New Hires
Edwards, Endologix Among Big Gainers on Consultant List
Irvine-based medical device makers Edwards Lifesciences Corp. and Endologix Inc. are vastly different when it comes to revenue and profit, but they both rank among the top 10 hirers in the medical technology field over the past five years, according to a recently released report.
10 Biggest Drugmakers Combine for 1% Job Growth
Allergan Leads the Way With 2,400 Local Workers
Irvine-based Allergan Inc. is the runaway leader on the Business Journal's annual list of drugmakers based in Orange County or with sizable local operations.
Contract Electronics Makers' Job Count Flat Again
Biggest Here Combine For Workforce of 2,728
Local employment growth has evaded Orange County's largest contract electronics makers for another year, despite a boost in global sales for the industry.
Private Foundation Giving Up Overall, Down in OC
40 Give $33M Locally Last Year, Down 9.3% From '12
Private foundations based in Orange County gave $156.2 million overall based on their most recent data compared to $128.7 million a year ago—21.4% higher—but their local giving was down, according to data compiled by the Business Journal.
Corporate Giving Generally Up Fourth Year Running
Foundations, Firms' Charity Arms Give 3.1% More OC Cash
Total cash giving by 35 corporate foundations and company charitable arms active in Orange County dropped 6.4% from a year ago. But discounting two major, one-time giving efforts in 2012 from the largest giver on that year's list, Wells Fargo & Co. there was a fractional boost for the year—the fourth straight of positive increases, the Business Journal's list shows.
OC Cities Post Population Growth, Irvine Up Nearly 5%
Combine for 1% Increase To About 3 Million Residents
Orange County cities continued growing last year, combining for a net 1% increase in population to about 3 million.
Telecoms Drop Employment After 2 Years of Gains
630 Jobs Lost As Verizon, Time Warner Cut Costs
Two cost-cutting moves fueled a significant drop in local employment among Orange County's largest telecommunications companies in the past year.
HMOs' Membership Up, PPOs' Numbers Down 3%
Kaiser Leads HMOs List, Anthem OC's Biggest PPO
Health maintenance organizations had a year of growth in Orange County.
Dental HMO, PPO Memberships Drop 1% to 2M-Plus
Delta Dental Plans Still At Top of List of 13 Plans
Managed dental care plans saw a slight drop in their Orange County membership during the past year.
Public Relations Firms Combine for 7.5% Jobs Increase
MEDIA: New clients, more social media work drive gain
The biggest public relations firms based in Orange County combined to employ 416 staffers as of July, a 7.5% year-over-year increase.
OC's Wealthiest
Orange County's wealthiest person has been putting a fair amount of his fortune back into his business over the past year—but we're figuring that he's still likely to have seen a boost to his bottom line of about $1 billion.
No Summer Swoon for Wealthiest
Markets Cooperate as Entries Tally $54B
All the ingredients pointed to another good year for the richest residents of Orange County: an extraordinarily strong run in stocks, continued briskness in the commercial and residential real estate sectors, and some surprising resilience in the bond market.
Best Companies Rise to Top With Closer Look
Annual Survey Delved Deeper With Employers, Workers
The latest batch of Orange County's best places to work earned the distinction after a heightened research process.
Hotels Get Creative With Modern Looks for Lobbies
Renovations, New Construction Emphasize Open Design
Look to the lobbies of Orange County's newest and most recently redesigned hotels to see the hospitality industry's latest generation of interior design on display.
Tenant-Improvement Firms Ride Upturn for 29% Jump
26 Firms Combine for $677 Million in Revenue Last Year
Orange County's tenant-improvement industry posted its strongest year in more than a decade last year, buoyed by a spate of new construction work in addition to plenty of renovations at existing properties.
Accounting Firms Tally Up 4% in OC Staff Increases
Gains Represent Third Year of Local Staff Jumps
Orange County's top accounting firms combined to grow their local offices by 4%, continuing a run of employment gains for the third straight year.
Management Consultants Grow OC Workforces 25%
Regulatory Changes, Plus Acquisition Fuel Increase
Orange County's top management consulting firms grew their local offices by 25% over the past year, the highest rate since a recovery in hiring began in 2011.
Report: Yard House Tabbed For Growth
Yard House USA Inc. is the second-fastest growing restaurant chain in the country, according to Nation's Restaurant News.
Fastest-Growing Private Companies Wanted for Annual List
The Business Journal is looking for Orange County-based companies that have seen their yearly sales grow rapidly from mid-2012 to mid-2014 for our annual list of fastest-growing privately held companies.
Women's Work: Revenue Growth, New Hires
Female-Owned Businesses Top $3B, 26,000 Jobs
Orange County's biggest women-owned businesses combined to grow revenue by 7% last year, notching a fourth-straight year of top-line gains for a total of $3.1 billion.
Business Still Warm for Restaurant Chains
DINING: Biggest based here top $14 billion in sales
Orange County's 30 largest restaurant chains grew sales 3.4% to surpass $14 billion in systemwide sales last year, reflecting an industry trend of modest overall improvements as the economic recovery continues.
Private Companies Plow Ahead
Biggest Here Notch 7% Revenue Gain to $71B
Orange County's biggest private companies got bigger in a continued run of revenue and employment gains.
Biggest Here Notch 7% Revenue Gain to $71B
Private Companies Plow Ahead
Orange County's biggest private companies got bigger in a continued run of revenue and employment gains.
Developers Exceed Post- Recession Mark for First Time
Six Firms Finish 1.6M SF, More Than Double Last Year
The opening of new headquarters for two of Orange County's better-known companies helped the area's commercial development sector top a square footage mark not seen in six years.
Backlogs Yet to Boost Construction Firms' Top Lines
Revenue of 27 Biggest Decreases About 11%
A significant increase in the backlogs of Orange County's largest commercial construction companies didn't immediately translate into more work for them last year.
Versant Leads 60% Jump in Local VC Investments
Field's OC Deals Would Have Dropped Without It
Orange County's top venture capital firms combined to invest $79 million in local companies last year, a 60% increase from a year earlier.
Apparel Makers Grow Sales, Local Workforce Flat
Largest Based Here Bring In About $9B in Revenue
The 49 largest apparel companies based in Orange County raked in roughly $9 billion in sales, a 9.2% increase from a year ago, according to this week's Business Journal list.
Hotel Construction, Remodeling in High Gear
Industry Employment, Though, Essentially Flat
Dirt's turning at a rapid clip for Orange County's hotel landscape, and there may be no other local company that reflects that activity more than R.D. Olson Construction.
3-Year Streak of Gains Ends for Employment Agencies Here
SERVICES: Select Staffing's 7 OC offices combine for top spot
Orange County's largest employment agencies collectively had $815 million in local revenue last year, a slight dip that broke a three-year streak of gains.
Another Shift for OC 50
Newcomers Reflect Growth of Services
Call it 10%—that's about the turnover rate for this year's OC 50, the Business Journal's annual inventory of influence.
Biggest SBA Lenders Notch 14% Increase in OC
Combine for $152.6M in Larger Pool of 265 Loans
The pace of small-business lending in Orange County jumped over the past year, according to this week's Business Journal lists based on information from the U.S. Small Business Administration.


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Pat Carter Morgan 10/17/08
Pat, Have you had any luck with Tempy?Is there a possibility she may have been married to someone with the surname Adams prior to her marriage to Carter?Do you know if she was ever in Claiborne Co TN?Just trying to compare notes again, where our Adams ancestors seem to over-lap! :)Hope you are having better luck than I am!
Look Forward to hearing from you!
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Triumphant comments on their Carnegie Hall concert
Triumphant Quartet issued a press release with their take on their recent concert in Carnegie Hall:
American Gospel Music is a new emerging genre within the fabric of American musical culture. American Gospel Music brings together the very best of traditional southern gospel, black gospel, and contemporary gospel.
The selections and groups chosen for the performance at Carnegie Hall, New York City, New York on Friday evening November 23, 2007 are reflective of the total scope of American Gospel Music. Babbie Mason gave voice to sounds within the Black-gospel heritage. The contemporary voice was heard from The Imperials.
Traditional Southern Gospel was voiced by the TRIUMPHANT QUARTET representing the traditional sounds in such selections as "When Morning Sweeps the Eastern Sky" "Rock Bottom" "Delivered Again" and "The Great I Am Still Is" "Terrible Time/Wonderful Time" The Quartet is comprised of five gentlemen who are very experienced in singing gospel harmony. Eric Bennett, Jeff Stice, David Sutton, Clayton Inman, & Scott Inman
Jeff Stice brought the audience to their feet, playing his own arrangement of the traditional song "Joshua Fit the Battle" along with The American Festival Symphony Orchestra, conducted by the dynamic world renowned maestro Eric Dale Knapp.
Mr. Knapp will lead the Olympic Festival Orchestra and Chorus in a concert July 2008 in Beijing Olympics
Jeff Stice accompanied Babbie Mason and the 200 voice choir on many of the selections.
Triumphant joined with Babbie Mason & the Imperials on the opening number "Come on Into the House" and the Finale "Jerusalem"
Triumphant Quartet was much honored to be a part of this magnificent concert at Carnegie Hall. We wish to thank Christian Music Presenters Nashville, TN for all the labor that went into this past week, and in making the concert at Carnegie Hall a great success.
For more about Triumphant Quartet—and other Southern Gospel news and commentary—follow our RSS feed or sign up for our email updates!


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University CommunicationsMSU and LRSC partner to offer new degree
Minot State University, Lake Region State College and the North Dakota School for the Deaf/Resource Center for Deaf/Hard of Hearing are collaborating to increase access for deaf or hard-of-hearing individuals. A Bush Foundation Grant with a match from the Higher Ed Challenge Fund will assist in the program's development. The school representatives signed a Memorandum of Understanding Nov. 18.
An innovative "2+2" program enables students to complete an Associate of Applied Science degree in American sign language and interpreting studies with LRSC and then transfer to Minot State to complete the Bachelor of Applied Science degree in interpreting and sign language studies. Students can take the entire program from either campus or from a remote location, where courses are delivered via interactive live video technologies. Located in Devils Lake, the N.D. School for the Deaf/Resource Center for Deaf/Hard of Hearing provides support to both LRSC and MSU through consultation and practical opportunities.
"There is a national shortage of qualified ASL interpreters," said Holly Pedersen, Department of Special Education chair. "Our program allows greater flexibility for students to continue their education in the field of interpreting because they can access high-quality instruction from rural or remote areas."
Pictured, left to right, are David Zimmerman, N.D. School for the Deaf; Shevonne Putnam, MSU special education instructor; Holly Pedersen, MSU Department of Special Education chair; Doug Darling, LRSC president; Lisa Ginther, LRSC instructor; and Steven Shirley, MSU president; and Laurie Geller, MSU vice president for academic affairs. For questions, contact Pedersen at firstname.lastname@example.com or 858-3846.
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ArtistsAssassins , Gambit , Saibot , Menticide , Technodrome , Magneto ,
Assassins is the codename behind the innovative Israeli project formed by Arel Bank aka Saibot, originally from Warsaw in Poland, and Daniel Zelvansky aka Gambit, originally born in Russia.
After their debut EP on Kaos Krew Records in 2013, they have been hard at work in the studio to bring us an album that will showcase their full spectrum of work as Assassins and their respective solo projects. This release contains a selection of their finest work taking you on a twisted journey through the darker side of the full on spectrum of sonic delusion. An explosive concoction of powerful bass, razor edged leads, finely tuned percussion and clever arrangement, these two producers set out to create some sonic mayhem of the highest order.
Kaos Krew Records in association with Assassins, is proud to present their debut album & the label's 45th digital label release, Assassins – Dark Passenger.


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Discussion in 'Black Hat SEO' started by popzzz, Apr 21, 2011.
324 Backlinks in Minute at backlinksgenerator. :thumb:
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Thanks popzzz! Heres another place i found to get 10 free and another 10 if you do a stupid survey
we should find more of these sites and keep adding them to this thread!
and another 100 - http://marketingblogonline.com/autobacklinks/
here another place
I have seen a lot of these sites shared here and used most of them but couldnt notice any difference , do they actually work?
I don't thing so it will work or make any diference ... ?
Thank you so much!
Are these back-links worth anything seo wise? Could they possibly hurt if they are considered a bad neighborhood?
Thanks for sharing, but I'm a bit skeptic about these auto backlink sites.. No offense to anyone though, just thinking out loud
My initial thought also. I cant imagine them "hurting" because you could just enter your competitions URL instead
Wooooopy no value backlinks.
I feel the same. seems like a big waste of time... Oh well.
I tried the title brainstorm tool:
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lol that thing can be fun lol
This is to get indexed fast for your new sites
utter waste..
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Thanks you guys!
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Government funding is available for placement of researchers into firms that wish to develop to develop a new idea with commercial potential.
The Australian Government has committed $10 million within Enterprise Connect to support the placement of researchers from universities or public research agencies, into firms that wish to develop a new idea with commercial potential.
Funding is available for up to 50% of salary costs, up to a maximum of $50,000 and placements can be for a period of 2 to 12 months. Researchers must spend a significant time period working on-site within the firm.
The program can also assist businesses to identify researchers and organize Researchers in Business projects through their partner Linkage Providers free-of-charge.
Applications are now open for eligible businesses and research projects. To learn more about the Researchers in Business program and to assess your company's eligibility, please download the fact sheet on the following link:
Download the Researchers in Business fact sheet now.
Or contact the Enterprise Connect hotline between 9:00am and 5:00pm (AEST) on 131 791
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You know what makes the whole "GD running to Auntie Anne's" video funny to me? Is that his manager is literally running sidE BY SIDE WITH HIM. LIKE HE WASN'T EVEN SURPRISED GD RAN. HE WAS EXPECTING IT😂😂😂 Boy needs his pretzels and everyone knew how serious he was about it🤣 GOD I LOVE THOSE DORKS SO MUCH ASDFGKLAJXHXJEISHAVAJW
It's literally so fucking precious and hilarious when you realize their managers have been with them for sooooo long so this is probably a regular occurrence.
I genuinely cannot put into words how much I adore my five men they're literally the reason I breathe


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St Michael's School attended the tournament, which is now in it's 12th year and competed in the section for schools with less than 30 boys in the top two years. There were 3 pools of 4 teams and St Michael's in the first match played against Winterfold House and won this game 27 points to 5. Second match they played against Birchfield and once again they were victorious winning the game by 27 points to 0. In the 3rd game however they came up against a strong team from Barnardiston Hall and lost 36 : 0. At the end of the round-robin stages St Michael's were joint 4th out of 12 teams and qualified for the Cup Competition.
The quarter-final match was against St Anselms and we narrowly won this game by 15 points to 12. In the semi-final we played against Dorset House, who were ranked 2nd overall and St Michael's had a very convincing victory by 29 points to 5. Going through to the final once again we played against Barnardiston and even though our performance was much improved than on the previous occasion we played them, we lost the game.
Tournament tries were scored by Joseph Hollywood 5, Harrison Le Sueur 4, Archie Barnes 3, Will Jones and Matthew Allen 2 (each) and Julius Childe 1.
All the parents who travelled to the tournament were very impressed and proud with the performance of the St Michael's team in such a prestigious tournament.


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Watching loved ones die is a horrible experience for spouses, especially when they believe that the deaths could have been prevented. People in Minnesota go to work each day under the assumption that they are protected and safe in their environments, but that is not always true. Negligence on behalf of employers who are associated with asbestos-containing products can have devastating results, leaving grieving families to live through the aftermaths of their losses.
Man claims he contracted mesothelioma after exposure for years
It is very difficult to believe that an employer would knowingly withhold safety information about asbestos from its workers, but sadly it still does happen. In those circumstances, employees in Minnesota and elsewhere are then forced to suffer the consequences from working in an unsafe environment. Workers who were exposed to asbestos have a high likelihood of contracting illnesses such as mesothelioma.


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MAHWAH, N.J., Dec. 11, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- ascena retail group, inc. announced that it received the top score of 100% on the Human Rights Campaign Foundation's 2018 Corporate Equality Index. The CEI is the national benchmarking tool on corporate policies and practices related to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) workplace equality.
The leading women's specialty retailer, participating for the first time, is among a record-breaking 609 employers that achieved the top score this year, along with the distinction of "Best Places to Work for LGBTQ Equality."
The CEI rating criteria includes non-discrimination policies, equitable benefits for LGBTQ workers and their families, internal education and accountability metrics to promote LGBTQ inclusion competency, and public commitment to LGBTQ equality.
ascena's long-standing commitment to diversity and inclusion is felt at all levels of the organization. David Jaffe, Chairman and CEO of ascena, reflects on the early inclusion that his mother, Roslyn Jaffe, founder of dressbarn, exhibited when she hosted after-hours shopping events for the transgender community.
"My mother, or 'Mrs. J' as our associates affectionately refer to her, was a pioneer on many levels. She knew back in the 1960s that diversity and inclusion were good for business," said Jaffe. "I'm proud that ascena is being recognized by HRC for a culture that was established decades ago and is nurtured today. The rich diversity of our 64,000 associates makes us stronger together as we deliver best-in-class fashion and experience to all women and girls."
Jaffe acknowledged, "As yesterday marked the anniversary of the United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights, it makes this recognition that much more significant."
Jaffe's leadership team owns the culture and ascena's results in the marketplace and workplace. "Earning the HRC distinction of being a 'Best Places to Work for LGBTQ Equality' reflects the commitment we've made as a company and to diversity and inclusion as a whole," said Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer John Pershing, who also serves as executive sponsor of ascenaPRIDE, the Company's associate resource group for LGBTQ associates and their allies.
The focus of the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) aligns with ascena's commitment to corporate social responsibility and diversity and inclusion. Earlier this year, ascena was among 104 top businesses that sponsored the HRC's Business Coalition for the Equality Act, landmark federal legislation that affirms the same non-discrimination protections to LGBTQ people as other protected groups under federal law.
For more information about the 2018 Corporate Equality Index, visit www.hrc.org/cei.
About ascena retail group, inc. ascena retail group, inc. (NASDAQ: ASNA) is a leading national specialty retailer offering apparel, shoes, and accessories for women under the Premium Fashion segment (Ann Taylor, LOFT, and Lou & Grey), Value Fashion segment (maurices and dressbarn), Plus Fashion segment (Lane Bryant and Catherines), and for tween girls under the Kids Fashion segment (Justice). ascena retail group, inc. operates ecommerce websites and approximately 4,800 stores throughout the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico.
For more information about ascena retail group, inc. visit: ascenaretail.com, AnnTaylor.com, LOFT.com, louandgrey.com, maurices.com, dressbarn.com, lanebryant.com, Catherines.com, and shopjustice.com.
About the Human Rights Campaign FoundationThe Human Rights Campaign Foundation is the educational arm of America's largest civil rights organization working to achieve equality for lesbian, gay, bisexual transgender and queer people. HRC envisions a world where LGBTQ people are embraced as full members of society at home, at work and in every community.
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Pokemon (1998)
6 mistakes in season 2
Starring: Daniel Nicodeme, Eric Stuart, Rachael Lillis, Veronica Taylor
Plot hole: Officer Jenny asks Ash what he knows about the "trio" when he tells her that the pirates are likely Team Rocket, but he hadn't said anything about there being three of them before that. And Jenny obviously didn't know anything about Team Rocket, either. (00:05:30)Knever
Revealing mistake: When Team Rocket is running away with the trophy, James falls flat on the ground, and an indentation of his body as well as the trophy is made. The indentation shows a perfect match to the trophy, but James' arms were partially covering it, so there shouldn't be a perfect indent of the trophy in the ground.Knever
Plot hole: When Team Rocket decides that they're going to capture Dragonite after it's been worn out, they appear in the blimp above the battlefield no less than ten seconds after they were shown in the stands. There is just way too little time for them to have possibly gotten up there that fast, even allowing cartoon physics. (00:14:30)Knever
Character mistake: Misty is notoriously afraid of bugs. She makes this clear whenever bugs are around. She seems to be okay with Tracey's Venonat, but for some reason doesn't think it should be classified as a bug, when its type is Bug/Poison, and it's quite obvious that "Venonat" comes from "venom gnat, " a gnat being an insect. She even directly states that "At least they're [Venonat and Marill] not Bug types!"Knever
Continuity mistake: When Meowth comments that Victreebel's Sleep Powder works well, James closes his eyes, tilts his head up, and says "Yes, we're a knockout combination." As he says this, his nose inexplicably grows to about ten times its normal length, but goes back to normal after he says the line.Knever
The Mandarin Island Miss-match - S2-E18
Character mistake: Prima tells Jynx to use Ice Beam, but she very obviously uses Ice Punch. (00:18:50)Knever
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MS Thesis Presentation by Jason T. Cook
Tuesday, June 29, 2004
(Dr. Yogendra Joshi , Chair )
"Interconnect Thermal Management of High Power Packaged Electronic Architectures"
Packaged microelectronic technology provides an efficient means to connecting high performance chips to PCBs. As area array bump density increases, joule heating will play an important role in chip and interconnect reliability. Joule heating, in addition to chip heating can significantly reduce the clock speed and I/O while increasing noise, electromigration, and leakage power.
Direct cooling of the solder bumps is a new innovative approach to removing heat from packaged high heat dissipating chips. This could be used in conjunction with top surface mounted thermal management devices to maximize heat removal. The solder bumps leave a small gap between the packaged chip and PCB, which can be utilized for incorporating a thermal management scheme. Since space is very limited, fans and conventional heat sinks are not practical solutions. Jet impingement presents a unique solution for cooling solder bumps. It has been shown that micro jets can effectively cool the top surface of laptop computer processors. They can also be used to cool the solder bumps and bottom of the chip. Micro jets are easily implemented into the PCB without compromising the electrical leads powering the chip.
A prototype printed wiring board containing micro jets was built and a dummy plastic ball grid array packaged chip with a heating element embedded in it was attached on top. A mini compressor supplied the pressure and flow rates needed to push air through the micro jet holes. The pressure, flow rate, and temperatures were measured and analyzed. A numerical model was created based on the results of the experiments. Both the experiments and model show the effectiveness of interconnect cooling.


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Plants are able to distinguish between pathogens and beneficial micro-organisms by detecting the different types of molecules the micro-organisms produce.
Researchers discovered that the chitin molecules produced by pathogens do not bind as strongly to the plant receptors as those produced by beneficial micro-organisms.
The plant responds differently depending on how strongly the chitin molecules bind - allowing the beneficial micro-organisms past their defences.Read more at Aarhus University


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45th Annual Conference a Success
Over 100 people were in attendance for the 45th Annual Conference held at the beautiful Prescott Resort in Prescott, Arizona.
This year's conference sessions were rated very high among members. The GFOAz Education Committee did an excellent job providing members with a first class training experience.
The Education Committee put together a great selection of training sessions that everyone could appreciate. On behalf of the GFOAz Board, I wish to thank all our sponsors for their continued support, those who presented during the conference and all the members in attendance.
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What's money? A man is a success if he gets up in the morning and goes to bed at night and in between does what he wants to do. - Bob Dylan
Upcoming GFOAz Quarterly Training - May 15th, 2009
On May 15th GFOAz will host a Quarterly Training on the Federal Stimulus Plan. This training, called "Federal Stimulus Dollars: How to Maximize Your Benefit from the American Recovery Act," will be held at that the Peoria City Council Chambers. The schedule for the training is below. Registration information will be emailed to members soon.
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GFOA Advance Government Finance Institute Application Deadline Approaching
Each year since 1986, GFOA has conducted the Advanced Government Finance Institute, an intensive week-long program that provides GFOA members from across the United States and Canada an opportunity to enhance their leadership skills and focus on emerging trends within the public finance community.
Applications are due April 17, 2009. For more information,
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A Break in the Levy
By Penelope Lemov
Reprinted with permission from the February 2009 issue of Governing magazine.
As state and local revenue sources go, the property tax always has been the steady one. Its cousins - the income and sales taxes - are more temperamental, rising triumphantly or falling tragically with the peaks and valleys of the economic cycle. When those latter two financial divas have stopped singing, because a local industry is in trouble or Wall Street is on a bear run, real estate properties have held their own, and the revenue based on that value has kept moving surely and quietly into local coffers.
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GFOAz Members on the Move
Do you have a recent promotion or transition that you would like to announce? This new section of the newsletter recognizes members who have recently been promoted or have recently transitioned. If you would like your name to be featured in this section of the newsletter, please contact Liisa Laikko at 602-258-5786 or email:
GFOAz Welcomes New Members
Active Members
Rebecca Chitwood
, Senior Accountant, City of Maricopa
Cindy Cox, MBA
, Chief Deputy Treasurer, Mohave County
Rebecca Cretti
, Finance Director, Town of Jerome
Jane Fuller
, Admin Services Assistant, Town of Dewey-Humboldt
Timothy Grier
, Town Manager, Town of Star Valley
Melissa Havatone
, Treasurer, Mohave County
Anna Henthorn
, Accounting Coordinator, City of Scottsdale
Debra Motta
, Finance Specialist, Central Yavapai Fire District
Bencita Nelson
, Accountant, Navajo County
Glenda Nugent
, Accountant, Cochise County
Vickie Oliver
, Chief Deputy Treasurer, Mohave County
Cris Parisot
, Asset Manager, Navajo County
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, Finance Director, Town of Buckeye
Mary Jane Springer
, Deputy Finance Director, Navajo County
Robert Steele
, Accountant II, City of Glendale
John Swanson
, Purchasing Assistant, Navajo County
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, Accountant, City of Mesa
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, Sr. Administrative Assistant, Town of Queen Creek
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, Accountant, City of Tolleson
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, Manager, Henry & Horne, LLP
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, Vice President, Well Fargo Bank, NA
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, Supervisor, Henry & Horne, LLP
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, Attorney, Ballard, Spahr, Andrews & Ingersoll, LLP
GFOAz Board of Directors
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Federal Stimulus Dollars: How to Maximize Your Benefit from the American Recovery Act
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Well established Car Wash located on 42,000 sq ft leased land - 88 years remaining on lease. All equipment recently replaced with State of the Art High End Car Wash Equipment. Business has Lube Service and Boutique -, no gas. 2008 sales were $1,128,000 and business ru ...
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Business insurance packages for law firms are the least examined policies at law firms. Since Superstorm Sandy, we have seen a small change in this, but over the years, this is an area of exposure that is significantly under-analyzed for law firms. Lots of reasons for this – claims are less common than professional liability insurance and health insurance, and the annual premiums are much lower (irrelevant but it's human behavior).
These are the three most common and correctable errors when our Law Firm Team onboards new firms:
1) Employee Benefit Liability Insurance – Today's employee benefit (health, life, disability, 401k, etc.) environment is complex and with the new regulations going into effect in the coming years, will become more complex and prone to errors. The Employee Benefit Liability is coverage endorsed on to your office package (aka General Liability) that covers your liability for mistakes in the administration of your benefit plans. Imagine the risk if you forget to add an employee or their dependents to a health or life insurance program, just before they get sick or die. Insurance companies have become very strict in their timeframe for changes. The cost for the insurance is very inexpensive (a few hundred dollars for most firms) for $1 million in coverage.
2) Hired / non owned auto endorsement – This endorsement is added to your office package policy too. It is coverage for the firm when partners and employees, while on firm business, are either driving a personal auto or using a taxi (i.e. all autos non-owned). This coverage is inexpensive and should be added especially when there is a large amount of driving / traveling on firm business. You can also add a separate policy that includes coverage for physical damage to car rentals.
3) Employment Practices Liability Insurance – Employment practices liability claims and circumstances are the most frequent legal claims against law firms today. The insurance policy for these claims, called Employment Practices Liability Insurance, is cheap compared to dealing with even one potential employer-employee situation and with the right law firm industry customization can protect these headline grabbing cases from turning into your worst nightmare.
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Last week was an adjustment for everyone! We don't normally get up and go somewhere every day, least of all first thing in the morning, so that was new to us. It went pretty smoothly though, considering I have a few years under my belt of packing everyone up solo anyways. By the end of the first week, Natalie didn't have tears at drop off and her teacher is fantastic and gets her involved in helping right away and Natalie really enjoys that. She's learning the kids' names and doing well with navigating the school routine. We hear that she really likes it and she only has positive things to say about it, so we're really glad! Conrad LOVES school and would go every day if he could. I dropped him off on his first day, said goodbye and left and he didn't bat an eyelash, so that's great! Night and day, I tell ya.
Everyone is still getting over their colds – kids are still stuffy and Nat has a cough, but we got a lot of sleep over the weekend and everyone seems to be on the mend. It's slow going, but that's ok. We had a lovely visit from Aunt Lindsay over the weekend and played outside in the beautiful weather for hours.
Sunday saw us hit the Red Barn Market – which if you're one of my parents, it was just like Kuipers – it's a nice family owned farm stand that dresses itself up for Halloween. After our visit there, we raked leaves at the mayor's house and spent a few hours jumping in them and tossing them around. Good stuff. I took some pics of our visit to Red Barn, which you'll find below!
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Muslims start Ramadan, advised to help poor
- Written by Zurah Nakabugo
Supreme Mufti Sheikh Kasule Ndirangwa has spoken about the special significance of fasting in the Islamic faith as Muslims in Uganda prepare to begin Ramadan tomorrow, Thursday on May 17.
Ndirangwa told The Observer recently that when Muslims fast, they get closer to God and also become more compassionate to those in need. He said Ramadan is a special month since Allah made al-Qadr (the night of power) in this month.
"On the night of Al-Qadr, people pray the whole night asking God for rewards and forgiveness of their sins," Ndirangwa said.
"This month Allah opens the gates of paradise and closes the gates of hell, and also chains up the devils. And every night Allah has people whom he redeems from fire or hell."
During this period Muslims are expected to learn patience, repentance, discipline and sacrifice. This year's 30-day fasting period will end with Eid al Fitr on or about June 16, depending on the sighting of the moon.
Hajji Nsereko Mutumba, public relations officer at Uganda Muslim Supreme Council appealed to fellow Muslims to repent, pay sadaq, read the Qur'an, help the poor and widows during this Ramadan.
"I advise women also to dress well during this month for rewards from Allah," he said.
Ahmad Sentamu , the head communications Hear Uganda said, they are going to donate about 1,500 packages of food worth about Shs 100m to the poor in different parts of the country since donation is the best worship during Ramadan.
"It's our responsibility as Muslims to rescue others during Ramadan. This is why as part of our relief aid operation; we distribute food packs as fitar meals throughout the month of Ramadan," he said.
Sentamu said, they donate food items to mostly desperate people which include widows, orphans, people with disabilities, the poor, old people, refugees and helpless.
The food packages they donate include 10kgs of maize flour, 5kgs of rice, 2 litres of cooking oil, 2kgs of wheat flour, 10kgs of sugar and salt.
Among the beneficiaries is Sheikh Jamil Bukenya of Mengo Kisenyi in Kampala, says the food package will save them from buying expensive food during Ramadan and they fast with one heart.
"I thank Allah for this food package since I was scared of how to feed my family during this holy month. May Allah reward the people donated to us," he said.
Hajji Jaffer Senganda, the president Muslim Center for Justice and Law, advised Muslims to donate food to others during Ramadan especially those in villages who are very poor.
"Let's help people in villages with food because they fast but have nothing eat while breaking the fast. People should also avoid zina (adultery) during Ramadan," he said.