text: Korean Job Discussion Forums :: View topic - Our Children and Our Korean Experience Speak Korean Now! Korean Job Discussion Forums"The Internet's Meeting Place for ESL/EFL Teachers from Around the World!" FAQ Search Memberlist Usergroups Register Profile Log in to check your private messages Log in Our Children and Our Korean Experience Goto page Previous 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 Korean Job Discussion Forums Forum Index -> General Discussion Forum View previous topic :: View next topic Author Message whyJoined: 03 Jul 2003Location: seoul Posted: Mon Jul 14, 2003 6:05 am Post subject: Oh yah...i almost forgot...i remember something that i was once told by my mother..."just cause you can have kids doesn't mean you should... Wait till you have your own and then you will know what i mean" Good advice...too sad that the biological urge to procreate is so strong in the evolutionary challenged. -why Once you have em...you can't put them back... Back to top harri2002Joined: 17 Jul 2003Location: Earth Posted: Thu Jul 17, 2003 9:18 pm Post subject: i joined today. makushi and corporal brought up a good point regarding the way korean mothers raise their children. as a korean-american i see that korean mothers lack disciplining their children when they are in public, sharing the space with other members of society. although my parents were very strict about not inconveniencing (is this a word?) other people, i can't help but notice that in restaurants there are korean children running around all over the place and their mothers don't seem to notice that there is anything wrong, just sitting there doing nothing. i think you foreigners should bring up these korean "flaws" to them constantly so that they learn how people from civilized societies live. there are people (like my parents) who are strict on children's behavior in public but they are few and most of korean population are not aware of teaching children about real manners and civility. please don't give up on koreans! Back to top makushiJoined: 08 Jun 2003 Posted: Thu Jul 17, 2003 9:43 pm Post subject: harri2002 wrote: please don't give up on koreans! Hey, as long as they don't give up on me ...I will try hard to return the favor...sides...pretty tough to turn my back on the whole country...you know being married to a local and bringing up our two children here and all that... I wonder if you parents were more strict with you because they felt some pressure to fit in in the states. Anyway, welcome to the board! Back to top harri2002Joined: 17 Jul 2003Location: Earth Posted: Fri Jul 18, 2003 9:24 pm Post subject: i did live in the states as a small child so i guess my parents became aware of how westerners raise children and that it was good. but i spent a bulk of my pre-teen and teenage years in korea and my parents were strict then too. like i mentioned before about kids running around in restaurants, in korea i often saw my dad chastising a total stranger's kid. i don't know... this streak might run in the family because my first uncle is very strict with children and he has never lived in the states. i remember we had to "behave" at family get-togethers especially with that uncle. there are criticisms about the way koreans raise kids in korean newspaper editorial sections now and then, but again vast majority of koreans in korea are not really aware unless they've experienced foreign cultures. and yes, i do think more korean-americans are strict with children than koreans because of having to fit in in the states. but i don't think that's bad. after all it's for the better; raising your kid to be considerate of others. Back to top makushiJoined: 08 Jun 2003 Posted: Sat Jul 19, 2003 2:24 am Post subject: harri2002 wrote: . this streak might run in the family because my first uncle is very strict with children and he has never lived in the states. i remember we had to "behave" at family get-togethers especially with that uncle. I get the feeling that most parents feel that disciplining their children is cruel. They don't get that when they are disciplining them they are teaching them how to act responsibly, safely, and considerately. I have also noticed that where western parents would typically allow a child to do something strenous (like walking a long distance, standing on a bus, or carry something heavy) in order to build their spirit and toughen them up a bit, Korean parents usually try to remove all possible hardships from their kid's lives. 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The social media landscape is evolving rapidly, and therefore, your social media marketing strategy cannot remain static. Instead, it's important to reevaluate business goals, social media campaigns, platform results and revise your strategy at least once a year -- if not quarterly.
Being aware of trends in the social sphere can help you design better strategies, apply the most effective tactics and choose where to invest your staff as well as financial resources. Here are the top five social media trends every entrepreneur needs to think about for 2014 and beyond:
1. Diversify. You've probably seen headlines about Facebook's algorithm changes. If you currently operate a brand or business page, one study found that only six percent of followers currently see your posts. Experts suggest that that number will continue to plummet, eventually reaching one percent.
This bid by Facebook is aimed at increasing advertising dollars. But it highlights a potential weakness in many business' social strategies: overdependence on any single platform puts you at the mercy of that platform's whims. Whether it crashes or simply changes its rules, too much is at stake.
Related: Stop Talking About Yourself So Much on Social Media and Listen
2. Google+ is for real. If there's one social network businesses should pay specific attention to, it's Google+, which is already playing a more important role in Google's organic ranking algorithm. I expect this trend will continue.
To the surprise of many across the SEO industry, Google's Matt Cutts confirmed in a recent video that Facebook and Twitter have no impact on SEO rankings as a result of crawling and accessibility issues. So it stands to reason that if Google wants to use social signals for organic search rankings, it could easily mine Google+ data, where its crawler access is unhindered.
Google+ is also the best way to get access to Google Authorship, which will play a huge role in SEO by the end of the year. Google Authorship helps the search engine identify your content, attribute it to the correct author and build a portfolio for each author that may include what many are calling "Author Rank" -- algorithmic scoring based on author expertise and publishing history.
In most cases, an image of the author appears next to their content in search results, which also increases visibility and click-through rates.
Related: Contrary to Popular Belief, These Popular Social-Media Habits Are Bad for Your Brand
3. Integration of social media, SEO, and content creation. The online marketing industry is moving away from the idea that social media, SEO and content marketing happen in isolation. Social media marketing decisively impacts how content is seen and shared.
Content creation and marketing have direct implications for your SEO performance -- especially in light of Google's latest algorithm updates. It's important that you think of the three pillars of online marketing -- SEO, content and social media -- as a system that works synergistically to increase visibility, build your brand and ultimately garner customers and sales.
4. Visual content will win. An estimated 63 percent of social media comprises imagery. As such, visual platforms are playing an increasing role in social media for businesses. One study found that 29 percent of Pinterest users bought an item after posting or re-pinning it on the network.
Video content is also hotter than ever, with the addition of networks like Vine and Instagram featuring microvideos. Infographics are another effective promotion tool for businesses with both a bounty of data and absorbing stories to tell.
Not every platform will be right, but spending the time to find the visual angle to your business' story and experimenting with different content formats can help revitalize your social media marketing strategy.
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Are the visuals of your social media accounts consistent with the rest of your visual branding? Is your account name or any other copy branded? Are you regularly filtering your status updates to ensure they're on-message and consistent with the overall brand that you're building? Focusing on building your brand through your social interactions should be a key focus this year.
If evolutions in social media have taught us anything so far this year, it's that entrepreneurs with flexible and engaged approaches will have the highest ROI. Take the time to understand general trends and focus on core goals, but also take action to experiment with specific tactics that will grow and change as your business evolves.
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EDMONTON - A woman who had more than 1,100 rabbits seized from her south Edmonton home has been fined $8,500 and given a lifetime ban from owning pets, except for the dog she currently owns.
The provincial court decision Monday morning came more than two years after the Humane Society seized 567 pregnant, infected and maimed rabbits from Shelley Zenner's severely damaged Terwillegar-area home.
In December, Zenner, 35, pleaded guilty to causing distress under the Animal Protection Act. Because so many of the animals were pregnant during the March 2010 seizure, the Humane Society ended up with 589 rabbits, all of which were euthanized. An additional 542 rabbits had been seized earlier from the home between fall 2008 and March 2010.
Judge Ferne LeReverend's decision closely followed a joint submission from Crown prosecutor Christian Lim and defence lawyer Dan Nagase. In December, LeReverend deliberated on the sentence for more information on Zenner's mental health. A report submitted Monday details information about Zenner's troubles, including her struggles with hoarding and post-traumatic stress disorder related to a robbery several years ago.
Zenner has since received counselling, Lim said, but could have faced a $20,000 fine for each of the 567 rabbits. Veterinary fees tied to examining and euthanizing the animals were an additional $100,000, he noted.
"It did have a real cost to the community," Lim said. "It's a constant balancing act."
"Zenner recognizes the situation got out of hand and it is a situation she does not want to repeat," Nagase said.
After her guilty plea in December, Zenner acquired an additional 15 rabbits, court heard Monday, but she has since moved away and given up the animals. She will be required to bring her dog to an animal protection officer each year, and is allowed to replace it with a spayed or neutered dog or cat after it dies. She is also banned from any business that sells animals, and will undergo counselling for two years.
"I'm very sorry this happened to my rabbits," said Zenner. "I'm sorry to my family and everybody else."
Charges were dropped against Zenner's son, Quentin Zenner, and her mother, Edna Zenner.
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If you are selling your company over the next few years, the market is sitting still, as Dennis Tobin, Blaney and McMurtry, puts it, the Ancient Mariner poem sums up the markets with the description of that painted ship on the painted sea.
What the CVCA conference did this year was forecast the market for the next few years.
Dennis Tobin, a VC and family business lawyer at Blaney and McMurtry, gives a good overview of his thoughts on the CVCA Conference.
"In the realm of private company succession planning, over half of Canadian family business owners are not expecting an intra-family next generation transfer and a third are hoping to attract a private equity investor (PwC Capital Markets Flash, January 2012). This transition is already happening. Over a quarter of family businesses plan to embark on a transition within the next five years. Sellers need to understand where they are in the market, what the prices are like and what options they have. The current trends will impact those options."
Dennis points out that the transactions are changing and the prices are being impacted.
"There are some less obvious factors in the market putting downward pressure on prices such as the need by private equity firms to turn over portfolio companies and some more mundane reasons such as company earnings that have not yet recovered to 2007 levels.
"In order to best position themselves for a potential sale, sellers should evaluate their options: transitioning through family succession or a management team, bringing in a strategic investor or approaching a strategic buyer. One of the propositions put forward by the organizers of the CVCA conference was that "active management by highly skilled private investors is the secret sauce. These investors jump right into their portfolio companies, working alongside management to truly transform these businesses".
""Companies looking to transition within the next five years should start by cleaning up their books well in advance of a planned transaction. Failure to do so could at best defer closing and at worst uncover surprises that would push investors to walk away from the deal. Private businesses should also make sure they qualify for the capital gains exemption to maximize return on the sale of the business. Certain assets in the balance sheet could disqualify business owners from claiming the capital gains exemption. Complex corporate structures can also deter potential investors and buyers. Simplifying the ownership structure can take time and should be dealt with well in advance of seeking a transaction.
"Sellers looking for an exit should also spend less time in the business and more time on the business by focusing on maximizing value, prioritizing goals and increasing profit margins. Sellers should market their business as a target by determining who needs their business from a competitive, market and strategic partner standpoint. Strategic buyers are willing to pay premiums and premiums can be justified when sellers are offering exposure to new markets, increased market share, economies of scale and the addition of capabilities that leverage much larger existing opportunities for the buyer.
"Sellers should also look at new markets for potential buyers. For every dollar on the sidelines in Canada, there are many more in the USA. Foreign interest is also increasing for cash rich investors looking for safe or strategic investments in Canada, especially in the natural resources and real estate sectors.
Perhaps while the venture capital and private equity markets are in the doldrums, owners who want to grow or exit their businesses should check their charts, clean their decks and fix their sails, as both fair winds and gales are in their future. In the meantime,
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Anencephaly means that the brain is largely absent at birth. It is a rare disorder but is seen sporadically in calves; the cause is unknown. Because the pituitary gland may also be absent, prolonged gestation (see Prolonged Gestation in Cattle and Sheep) of affected calves can occur. Signs include profound lethargy, head pressing, and blindness with normal pupillary reflexes. Cerebral aplasia in calves is usually associated with complete absence of both cerebral hemispheres, and CSF may leak out of a small opening on the midline between the frontal bones.
Exencephaly means that the brain is exposed through a large defect in the skull (cranium bifida). The brain (encephalocele), meninges (meningocele), or both (meningoencephalocele) may protrude through this opening. Encephalocele and meningocele are seen in many species and are known to be inherited in pigs. Defects may be closed or open in terms of communication with the environment through skin defects. Too little information exists to reliably predict outcome and resolution of any deficits. Good surgical outcomes have been achieved in rare case reports of closed meningoencephaloceles; however, safety and quality-of-life issues must be considered, as with any ataxic, seizuring, or mentally inappropriate large animal. When the defects openly communicate externally, CNS infection should be presumed unless proved otherwise.
In hydranencephaly, there is a marked loss of cerebral cortical tissue (primarily the neocortex) within a cranial vault of normal conformation. The resultant cavity communicates with the ventricular system, has an incomplete ependymal cell lining, and is filled with CSF. Clinical signs may include lethargy, propulsive circling, head pressing, and blindness. Hydranencephaly develops as a result of the destruction of developing neural tissues and is sometimes accompanied by cerebellar hypoplasia and arthrogryposis. Hydranencephaly is seen sporadically or as an epidemic in calves, lambs, and less commonly in piglets. Known causes include infection in utero with a number of viruses, including Akabane virus (see Akabane Virus Infection) in ruminants in Australia, Japan, and Israel; bluetongue virus (see Bluetongue) in sheep and cattle in North America; Rift Valley fever virus (see Rift Valley Fever) and the virus of Wesselsbron disease (see Wesselsbron Disease) in sheep and cattle in Africa; the Cache Valley virus in sheep in the USA; and the Chuzan virus in calves in Japan. Rarely, bovine viral diarrhea (see Bovine Viral Diarrhea and Mucosal Disease Complex) and border disease virus (see Border Disease) produce hydranencephaly in lambs and calves. Hydranencephaly and porencephaly (cystic cavities in the cerebrum) are seen sometimes in lambs with in utero copper deficiency (swayback). It also is seen in a syndrome of prolonged gestation in sheep in Scotland (cause unknown).
Hydrocephalus, an increase in volume of the CSF, can appear similar to hydranencephaly, but in hydrocephalus the ventricles retain a complete ependymal lining. Clinical signs can vary from mild to severe and include seizures, lethargy, or other forebrain abnormalities. There may be extensive expansion of the lateral ventricles in the frontal lobes. Hydrocephalus is seen sporadically in all large animals, although it is relatively common in calves, in which inheritance and vitamin A deficiency have been implicated.
Cyclopia is characterized by a single orbital fossa. One cause in lambs is ingestion by the gestating dam of plant alkaloids from Veratrum californicum. This malformation also is seen in pigs.
Idiopathic or familial epilepsy has been described in many species. Benign epilepsy is seen in young foals, particularly Arabians, up to 12 mo of age. The foal may present for seizures, head injuries, or postictal blindness. Foals usually recover spontaneously within a few months, but anticonvulsant therapy (phenobarbital, 100–500 mg, PO, bid, for a 50-kg foal) is probably advisable for 1–3 mo, followed by withdrawal over 2 wk. Epilepsy beginning by 1 yr of age has been recorded in Brown Swiss and Swedish Red cattle. Seizures are also seen in young Aberdeen Angus calves; if these calves survive, they show cerebellar signs but become clinically normal by 2 yr of age.
Metabolic disorders and lysosomal storage disorders often cause signs of forebrain dysfunction, along with other neurologic deficits, and are discussed further under multifocal disorders (see Congenital and Inherited Multifocal Disorders of the Nervous System). Cerebral signs seem to be most prominent in citrullinemia.
Citrullinemia is a fatal hereditary metabolic defect of Holstein-Friesian calves (mainly in Australia and New Zealand) associated with cerebral cortical edema. It is due to increased citrulline in plasma, caused by deficiency of the urea cycle enzyme argininosuccinate synthetase. Affected calves appear healthy at birth but die of acute neurologic disease in 1–4 days. Signs are sudden in onset and consist of depression, aimless wandering, blindness, seizures, opisthotonos, and recumbency.
Narcolepsy, a disorder of sleep-wake control (typically characterized by excessive sleepiness or sudden paroxysmal attacks of flaccid paralysis with conservation of consciousness), has been reported in several equine breeds, particularly Shetland ponies. The animal is otherwise healthy. During narcoleptic episodes, rapid eye movements occur, and at the same time, the animal may also show cataplexy or sudden loss of muscle tone with collapse.
Small Animals
The same structural anomalies of the brain as described for large animals (see Large Animals) are also found in small animals.
Hydranencephaly has been described mainly in kittens after in utero exposure to feline panleukopenia virus/parvovirus (see Feline Panleukopenia). Brain stem malformations and cerebellar hypoplasia may be seen concomitantly.
Hydrocephalus is most common in dogs, particularly in toy and brachycephalic breeds. It can be classified as communicating (nonobstructive), in which CSF can flow freely into the subarachnoid space, or noncommunicating (obstructive). Known causes of noncommunicating hydrocephalus include atresia of the mesencephalic aqueduct, perinatal encephalitis, or adhesions caused by intraventricular hemorrhage at birth. Clinical signs of hydrocephalus usually indicate cerebral dysfunction and often progress, although some animals may remain asymptomatic. The fontanelles are often patent, and affected animals may have ventrolateral strabismus. Blindness due to polymicrogyria (excessive number of smaller gyri) and asymmetric dilatations of the lateral ventricles have been described in Standard Poodles. Hydrocephalus has been observed in Saint Bernard puppies in association with aphakia (absence of the lens) and multiple ocular defects. Imaging by ultrasonography (through the fontanelle), CT, or MRI can provide the diagnosis, and CSF analysis should identify encephalitis. Treatment relies on omeprazole to reduce CSF production or, if necessary, corticosteroids, or surgery to shunt CSF into the peritoneum.
Lissencephaly, an absence or reduction of cerebral gyri, is a rare disorder seen in Lhasa Apsos. It is also seen in association with cerebellar hypoplasia in Irish Setters, Wirehaired Fox Terriers, and Samoyeds and in Korat cats with microencephaly. Clinical signs consist of mild behavioral abnormalities and seizures.
Pug encephalitis is an ultimately fatal disease that may have a familial basis. Affected Pugs show behavioral changes, seizures, and CSF pleocytosis. A similar nonsuppurative, necrotizing encephalitis has been reported in several other toy breed dogs, including Yorkshire Terriers, Chihuahuas, and Maltese Terriers.
Neonatal encephalopathy is an inherited genetic disorder that has been described in Standard Poodles. Poodles appear stunted and weak from birth and begin seizuring at 4–5 wk of age. The disease is fatal. A genetic test is available for diagnosis of this disease in Standard Poodles.
Polymicrogyria is an inherited disease identified in Standard Poodles that results in focal areas of the brain having smaller and more gyri than normal, resulting in disruption of function. The most common clinical signs are visual disturbances, but ataxia, behavioral problems, and hydrocephalus can also be seen. Clinical signs are attributable to the portion of the brain affected by the abnormal gyri.
Idiopathic epilepsy may be inherited in certain breeds, including Beagles, Keeshonden, Irish Setters, Belgian Tervurens, Siberian Huskies, Springer Spaniels, Labrador Retrievers, Golden Retrievers, and German Shepherds. A specific type of seizure known as temporal lobe epilepsy appears to be familial in Cavalier King Charles Spaniels and is characterized by behavioral manifestations such as "fly biting." The diagnosis of idiopathic epilepsy depends on eliminating other causes of seizures, particularly structural brain abnormalities (such as hydrocephalus or juvenile tumors), encephalitis, or metabolic causes (such as hepatic encephalopathy).
Hepatic encephalopathy is usually caused by a congenital portosystemic shunt. The shunt may be a single large vessel, or there may be microscopic shunting of blood within the liver. Breeds often affected include Miniature Schnauzers, Yorkshire Terriers, Cairn Terriers, Australian Cattle Dogs, Old English Sheepdogs, and Maltese Terriers. The clinical signs are usually noticed before 6 mo of age and primarily reflect cerebral dysfunction, including staring into space, inappropriate vocalizing, aggression, and agitation. Advanced neurologic alterations can cause depression, blindness, myoclonus, stupor, coma, or seizures. In cats, these signs are often accompanied by excessive salivation. A rare cause of hepatic encephalopathy is a deficiency of hepatic urea cycle enzymes. Pre- and postprandial bile acid tests may support the diagnosis. Definitive diagnosis may be facilitated by use of radiographic imaging techniques, such as positive contrast portography, CT, transcolonic portal scintigraphy, or diagnostic gray-scale ultrasonography. Blood tests such as the ammonia tolerance test (see Hepatic Function Tests in Small Animals) should be used with caution in cases of suspected hepatic encephalopathy because of risk of causing an encephalopathic crisis. Resting ammonia levels can be performed; however, ammonia levels have been poorly correlated with both the diagnosis and presence of clinical signs.
Lysosomal storage disorders that commonly cause cerebral signs include ceroid lipofuscinosis and fucosidosis, although there are many other forms of lysosomal storage disorders as well as other inborn errors of metabolism (see Congenital and Inherited Multifocal Disorders of the Nervous System). Genetic and enzymatic testing is available for some of these disorders. When specific tests are not available, organic acid screens may support the general diagnosis of metabolic error.
Puppy hypoglycemia is an idiopathic syndrome in toy breeds of dogs that is seen in the first 6 mo of life. It seems to relate to a relative immaturity of the liver, which affects glycogenolysis and can usually be managed by providing frequent meals of a commercial puppy diet. The problem usually resolves as the puppy matures.
Narcolepsy or cataplexy is inherited in Doberman Pinschers, Labrador Retrievers, and Dachshunds and has been described in additional canine breeds. It is rare in cats. Attacks are often stimulated by excitement. It must be differentiated from various types of syncope. Physostigmine (0.025–0.1 mg/kg, IV) potentiates the frequency and severity of cataleptic attacks. Imipramine (0.5–1 mg/kg, PO, tid) can be used to control the severity of the cataplexy.


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We are looking for people with a love for the Lord, a taste for adventure, and a desire to serve Christ by helping to reach those who have never heard the gospel.
Go on a mission trip to Africa and show the "JESUS" film in villages. Teams host large outdoor film showings, resulting in many viewers coming to know Christ personally. Join a mission trip to Europe where you will distribute DVDs of the "JESUS" film, as well as Bibles and other materials to interested people living in—or traveling through—select European cities. Our European summer mission trips are effective for getting the gospel proclaimed in North Africa and the Middle East.
In some countries, the gospel isn't allowed to be shared openly, and discretion is needed. We do not show the exact names of these locations. You can view our mission trips to the Middle East and mission trips to Asia, but for security, only the region is shown. Teaching English, English as a Foreign Language (EFL), has been a helpful way to build relationships with students and has opened the door for spiritual conversations.
Months of planning have gone into each of our short-term mission trips. Yet, the fact is they can only happen if volunteers like you join us to accomplish the trip strategy. Our partners in the mission field are asking for your help, so let's see where God is leading you.
It's easy to find a mission trip. Just click on the map above, or click "Trips" in the top menu bar. Choose from the Trips dropdown menu. Then click on the trip name link to view an individual trip description.
After you have picked the trip you are most interested in, you can apply online, or use the "Request more info" form link found below the trip description. This form sends us an email, which we will respond to as soon as we are able.
The majority of this website is dedicated to recruiting laborers to go on short-term mission trips. We also offer other opportunities to get involved. You can be trained how to lead international mission trips through a one-year internship, during which you will assist our leaders on the mission trips. These are great ways to gain experience.
JFMT is a ministry of Cru, Campus Crusade for Christ International. Beyond what we offer on this website, college students looking for opportunities in the USA and internationally can explore GOsummerproject.com. Likewise, if you are a high school student looking for a project here in the USA or internationally, Cru High School has trips designed for high school students. JFMT offers some family-friendly mission trips; minors must be accompanied by their parent.
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PAYMENT: Accepted forms of payment include Visa, MasterCard, Discover, American Express, local check (under $500) & cash. Payment must be made prior to picking any items up.
STAGGERED/DYNAMIC CLOSING: The auction will begin closing at Tuesday, January 8th - 7:07pm CDT. The closing time of each lot will be automatically extended an additional 5 minutes whenever a bid is placed within the last 5 minutes of the lot closing.
LOAD OUT: Shipping Is Available! Winning bidders may pick their items up at 16513 Cornerstone Drive; Belton Missouri on Wednesday, January 9th from 1-5pm & Thursday, January 10th from 9-12pm. Any items left after the specified load out dates will be considered forfeited unless alternate pickup or shipping arrangements are made. It will be the buyer's responsibility to dismantle & disconnect any and all equipment. Please bring your own tools, labor, packing materials & moving equipment.
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FIREARMS: All applicable gun laws will be observed. All buyers will fill out 4473, show ID, and FBI background check will be performed before possession of firearm will be transferred to the buyer. If the buyer is unable to take possession of the firearm, a 20% restocking fee will be assessed on the winning bid and buyer's premium forfeited. (If you cannot pass the background check, please do not bid on firearms).
KANSAS RESIDENTS: We are unable to transfer handguns or receivers or frames to non-Missouri residents. Please plan on using a Kansas FFL dealer to obtain your firearms. If you use our recommended FFL they usually charge $15 per firearm to do the transfer; the gun will be available for pickup in Kansas City, Kansas through Quick's Guns and Transfers you may call them at 913-602-8102 to verify their location and hours and operation.
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From home mortgages to university grants to interns enhancing their career prospects, the federal government shutdown of 2013 is hitting home - and hitting hard.
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Dark clouds over government
The impacts of the federal government shutdown are immense. From home mortgages to university grants to interns trying to enhance their career prospects, the shutdown of 2013 is hitting home – and causing some surprising consequences.
Gone are the hopes of a very brief shutdown that would end after only a few hours or an early autumn day off. No, this uneasy political situation is now stretching into a second week. The best hope for a resolution has become the dire consequences that could come from a default on government debt.
Meanwhile, many people and programs are being impacted – with stories that will continue even after the shutdown ends and money starts flowing again. Here are a few examples:
Shutdown will stall home loans for thousands – "Beginning next week, thousands of home buyers will be unable to get approvals for their mortgages because of the government shutdown, potentially undercutting the nation's resurgent housing market."
Shutdown shuts out some Michigan interns – "Michigan State University senior Phoebe White had scored her dream internship working for the White House — until the shutdown forced her out of her position."
As Shutdown Takes Hold, an Essential Few Scientists Still on the Job – "At the National Institutes of Health (NIH), 73% of its more than 18,600 employees have been ordered to stay home. Although outside researchers can still submit grant applications through automated systems, NIH won't process them. And study sections won't meet to review pending applications."
Government websites offline
Meanwhile, all across government, websites and portals are redirecting traffic with messages like the one you get when you visit the National Science Foundation (NSF) website at www.nsf.gov. The redirect takes you to: http://www.nsf.gov/outage.html – and gives this result:
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) website brings visitors were sent to this page:
All over America, local newspapers describe impacts, including this article which elaborate on the impact to October National Cybersecurity Awareness Month and the fact that DHS employees cannot attend events until the shutdown ends.
A few weeks back, I wrote this piece which offered nationwide alternatives and local initiatives, despite a federal government shutdown. Note: there will be a national webcast offered this week by the MS ISAC as part of Cybersecurity Awareness Month in which I will cover how we have reinvented cyber training in Michigan after missing the mark in past efforts.
Top shutdown concerns
No doubt, there are many very painful aspects to this shutdown that have received more attention. The Washington Post listed the nine most painful shutdown impacts, in their view.
National Public Radio (NPR) described the potential chilling effect on national security and defense. Here's an excerpt:
"… A senior U.S. official tells NPR that because of the shutdown, some intelligence agencies are focusing only on the biggest threats: counterterrorism and nuclear nonproliferation. So some other issues, such as detecting and defending against cyberattacks and keeping an eye on ballistic missile launches around the world, are falling by the wayside. They just don't have the personnel to keep track of everything…."
And contrary to popular opinion, Washington D.C. might not be hit the hardest when it comes to federal workers impacted. This article and map shows the impact across the USA, with Colorado Springs facing a major loss of workers.
These concerns may be partially addressed with a bit of good news regarding the intent of Congress and President Obama to pay federal employees for the time missed during the shutdown.
Other good news stories surfaced this week about businesses helping federal employees during the shutdown.
Long-term impacts from shutdown
I am optimistic that the shutdown will end later this month and business will return to some semblance of normal. Still, I worry that recent events will leave a lasting impact on young people who may otherwise consider a career in government. Many questions will still need to be answered, even after doors reopen.
Can our nation be governed without a crisis mentality? How can leaders communicate in new ways to reach agreements without potential catastrophic impacts? Time will tell.
Meanwhile, there are many people impacted by the shutdown right now. What more can we do to help them through this difficult time? I'd love to hear your thoughts.
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If you live in or near Kansas City MO and are looking for looking for Surplus Store online, then you probably searched for something like "Kansas City MO Surplus Store" or "Surplus Store services near Kansas City MO." So now that you've found our website and several other Surplus Store companies, how do you know which one offers the best Surplus Store services in the Kansas City MO area?
Need Kansas City MO Surplus Store Experts? Then you are in the right place!
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The Kansas City metropolitan area is a bi-state 14-county metropolitan area straddling the border between the U.S. states of Missouri and Kansas, anchored by Jackson County, Missouri, and Johnson County, Kansas. Its most-populous municipality is Kansas City, Missouri (KCMO). With a population of 2,487,053 (2018 estimate), it ranks as the second-largest metropolitan area in Missouri (after Greater St. Louis) and the largest metropolitan area in Kansas. Alongside KCMO, the area includes a number of other cities and suburbs, the largest being Overland Park, Kansas; Kansas City, Kansas; Olathe, Kansas; and Independence, Missouri; each over 100,000 in population. The Mid-America Regional Council (MARC) serves as the Council of Governments and the Metropolitan Planning Organization for the area.


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Novus Welcomes 30 Summer Interns Around the World
Developing the Talent Pipeline in the Agriculture Sector is Key to the Value Chain
Saint Louis, Missouri (June 9, 2014) -- The Novus internship program kicked off last week with nearly 30 summer interns planned to join offices around the world, throughout the summer months. Interns will be working in a variety of areas including Operations, Marketing, Finance, Human Resources, Research and Development, and Information Technology.
Many of this year's interns are part of the ongoing Novus Scholars Program that awards scholarships to support research and work of students and professors around the world, who are prepared to become agriculture leaders. 2014 marks the eighth year of the program, with over 184 Novus scholars now in our global community.
"The future of sustainable animal agriculture requires the continuous flow of passionate, capable and competent people who will develop and commercialize the technologies that will make agriculture more efficient and more available as a source of affordable, wholesome protein for the world's growing populations," remarked François Fraudeau, President and CEO of Novus, International, Inc. " We share a responsibility to the future of our industry and we maintain several initiatives which are designed to attract new talent into an agriculture career and help them progress."
Career opportunities in agriculture have been declining due to the migration of populations to urban settings and the perception of agriculture as a less attractive career option. We want to help reverse this trend. We do this by forming partnerships around the world to engage with upcoming students of agriculture, food technologies and other science-based disciplines.
"The summer intern program allows Novus to deliver on our Mission and Vision by expanding knowledge and generating enrichment opportunities to our stakeholders and communities," noted Stephanie Gable, Executive Manager, Global Sales & Product Training.
More information can be found at http://www.novusint.com/about/careers or via the Novus blog http://www.novusint.com/media to learn more about the intern experience with Novus.
About Novus International, Inc.
Novus International, Inc. is headquartered in metropolitan St. Louis, Missouri, U.S.A. and serves customers in nearly 100 countries around the world. A global leader in developing animal health and nutrition solutions, Novus's products include ALIMET
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Outgoing U.S. Ambassador to UN Susan Rice says Russia and China are to blame for Security Council inaction, not United States.
Outgoing U.S. Ambassador Susan Rice said Tuesday the UN Security Council's failure to take action to stop the conflict in Syria is "a moral and strategic disgrace that history will judge harshly."
She told reporters at her final news conference Tuesday before starting her new job as U.S. national security adviser on July 1 that the paralysis of the UN's most important body is "a stain" on the council that she will regret forever – even though she maintained that the United States and its allies were not responsible.
Rice blamed three double vetoes by Russia and China of resolutions aimed at pressuring Syria's President Bashar Assad to end the violence, even though they didn't contain sanctions.
She expressed hope that the Syrian people will ultimately be able to chart their own future "and certainly the United States is committed to supporting them in those efforts and we will remain so."
"I think we've seen in this region of the world and many other parts of the world that these struggles can be long and costly but rarely can I think of an instance in recent history where at the end of the day … the unified aspirations of a people for freedom and to chart their own future are ultimately suppressed," Rice said.
She wouldn't comment the refusal of China or Russia to extradite National Security Agency leaker Edward Snowden, and dismissed criticism of human rights in the United States by those countries and Ecuador, where Snowden has sought asylum, saying: "I think the records of other countries speak for themselves."
Rice called the U.S. relationship with Russia "complex and multifaceted," explaining that during her 4 1/2 years at the UN there have been disagreements with Moscow but the vast majority of accomplishments by the Security Council "have been accomplishment in partnership and with the support of the majority of the council including the veto-wielding members and that includes Russia."
In the future, she said, there will undoubtedly be important issues of divergence and disagreement.
But Rice stressed: "I'm not prepared to predict that that is inevitable, and certainly not across the board, where on issues as important as Iran and North Korea and many others we have been able to find common ground."
She listed the council's imposition of very tough sanctions on Iran and North Korea among the major accomplishments during her years as ambassador along with the council's authorization of military action to protect civilians in Libya, the birth of the new country of South Sudan, the political transformation in Yemen, the advance of women's equality and the UN's "remarkable shift" on the rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgendered people.
Yet, she said, "conflict, abuse, atrocities, poverty and suffering persist in too many places," particularly Syria.


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OK! Let's give it another go.
Apart from 2015 it has almost been a tradition (started by David W?) that there's a WIP thread each year.
So don't be shy. Tell us a little about what you're working on and let's see how many games has actually been released at the end of the year.
I have a couple of games on the cooker.
1: I'm (still) working on D-Day (will 2016 be the year? = )
Your first priority is to make it to the beach, preferably in one piece. Then you have to work your way inland past the enemy fortifications. Your rendezvous point is the crossroads approximately 5 miles from the coast. But will you make it?
2: "The Louisiana Mystery" (Working title) '
You play the role of a student majoring in History. To make ends meet you've taken summer job as a receptionist assistant in an old hotel on the coast of the Mexican Gulf. Sounds boring? Well, the fact that the hotel used to be a waterhole for the famous Pirate LeBeuf and his crew and the rumors of his lost treasure should make up for an interesting time.


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Edgar Sulite started his FMA training with the family style rather reluctantly, but eventually managed to train with the best of the FMA grandmasters around at that time. He classified the styles he learned into their respective ranges, from long (largo) to medium (medio) to short (corto), and came up with the name of his system, an acronym of the ranges. In April of 1997, Edgar Sulite was felled by a stroke while on a trip to the Philippines, at the young age of thirty-nine.
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Calcium carbonate is used in numerous rigid PVC applications, the most significant of which are pipes and profiles. Omya is continuously updating its product range for these applications.
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The Cambridge man was initially being held on a warrant for unrelated domestic violence charges.
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It was good to hear President Barack Obama talk about education in his recent State of the Union address. If the United States is going to continue to compete and thrive in the global economy, there simply is no alternative but to improve student learning and achievement.
No doubt, even as the president's words fade into memory, there will once again be great debate over how to accomplish the school improvements we need. After all, what are the policies and programs (the silver bullets) that will ensure kids across the country learn more and stay in school longer?
But there is perhaps an even more important question that fewer people will address: Who is responsible for making sure students achieve at a higher level?
I regularly conduct focus groups across the country on a broad range of education topics, with audiences ranging from teachers and parents to principals and administrators. Over the last few months, this question of "who" has come up more and more frequently, and these discussions have revealed a surprising agreement of sorts. Regardless of the audience, the answer in some way is universally: Not me.
Early in each focus group, the discussion turns to the basic idea of President Obama's address—what we need to do to improve the quality of education. The responses vary widely: smaller class sizes, getting more resources to the classroom, improving teacher quality, greater parental involvement, less testing, more testing, and more technology in the schools.
But after each discussion of how to do it, there is never an answer for who should be responsible for making things better. Broaching this issue initially seemed like a straightforward follow-up question. However, I found respondents' answers to be far more complex. In each focus group, people mentioned other groups, but not themselves.
• Parents, for instance, feel it is teachers and "the system" that need to fix things.
• Teachers want solutions from the central office, but also feel parents need to be doing more.
• And principals and administrators talk about greater expectations for teachers and also more parental engagement.
This really struck home one late night in Los Angeles.
The first group of the night was made up of teachers. When I asked who could do the most to improve student achievement, they immediately focused on parents. One teacher said: "I'd like to see the kids show up to school ready to learn. I don't expect parents to do everything, but they need to instill in their children a love of learning. If the kid comes to school with a love of learning, then we can do our job."
Two hours later in the same room, a parent was asked how student achievement could be improved: "Teachers need to instill a love of learning in the students. If my daughter comes home excited about learning, it makes it so much easier for me to work with her on her homework and get her ready for the next day."
So both the parents and the teachers see it as the other's responsibility to instill a love of learning. At first it seemed like a classic example of people running from the problem. This isn't my fault—they need to fix it.
But as the conversations continued, I realized there was a lot more to these responses. Parents, teachers, principals, and administrators all see this as their problem. They worry about it and try to address it every day (often one student at a time).
And they are exhausted and sometimes quite frustrated. They already feel the weight of this challenge.
In talking about what needed to change, each group expressed the feeling of being at the breaking point. It's almost as if they were shouting to policymakers: You can't put anything else on our plate. If change is going to come, it has to come from someone else. It's not so much that they were blaming the other groups. Rather, they felt like they were doing all they could do—and often they felt like they were largely doing it by themselves.
This sense of exhaustion and frustration has consequences.
As we (hopefully) heed President Obama's call, we need to accept that we are asking people throughout the education system to do more. But in many cases, these are people who feel they are already putting in extraordinary time and effort.
As policymakers, education wonks, education activists, and politicians once again tackle this question, they need to keep in mind this sense of frustration that those we depend upon to implement changes are feeling.
I am not suggesting we as a country ask them to do less. But the manner in which new ideas are presented to those on the education front lines is critical. There are ways to build support. And these people know (in an incredibly personal way) that things need to change. We can't afford to alienate these crucial stakeholders from the first announcement if we want real changes that lead to better outcomes for students.
Vol. 31, Issue 20, Pages 23-24Published in Print: February 8, 2012, as Improving Student Achievement: Whose Responsibility Is It?
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MONTREAL – "Tickets for the 2015 Canadian Grand Prix will go on sale Monday morning."
That's how François Dumontier, president of the Octane Management firm that organizes the race, concluded the news conference Saturday morning at which a new 10-year deal was announced that secures the future of the Formula One race in Montreal until 2024.
A beaming Montreal Mayor Denis Coderre made it official minutes earlier, confirming that the city – along with the provincial and federal governments, as well as Tourisme Montreal – would invest $187 million to keep this "window on the world" open.
"It's not just a business deal," the mayor said. "There's depth to that. This is the place of Gilles Villeneuve, of Jacques Villeneuve; it is part of our DNA. This is the reason we are not talking about an expense, we are talking about an investment. It has a major impact, not only for our great metropolis, but also for the sport itself."
Federal Infrastructure Minister Denis Lebel called the Montreal race "one of the most important touristic events in all of Canada," as he announced Ottawa's contribution of $62.4 million. "This is the oldest Grand Prix outside of Europe and for us, it was important in this perspective to support the event."
The provincial government will be investing $49.9 million, a move Transport Minister Robert Poëti says is essential to keep Montreal's economic engine revving.
"Note the term investment. This is a contribution to a fantastic economic event for 10 years," he said, noting the spinoffs Montreal gets from the race. "And when Montreal is going well, Quebec does well.
Economic spinoffs for the city – for hotels, restaurants, bars and other businesses – are estimated at between $70 million and $90 million per year.
"The Canadian Grand Prix is a huge hit among fans who take a particular delight in the atmosphere in the event," Coderre said. "The importance of this showcase to Montreal is beyond measure. We are talking about 310 million viewers in 150 countries who will be watching the race on Sunday."
The city will be putting $12.4 million toward the 10-year deal, but will be responsible for major improvements to the facilities at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve, which could cost an additional $32 million, Coderre said.
Work will include new paddocks, a new race control tower and an upgrade to the on-site medical facility. The mayor said work is to be completed in time for the 2017 Canadian Grand Prix, which coincides with the 375th anniversary of the city and the 150th anniversary of Canadian confederation.
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"As I have said over and over again, the Canadian Grand Prix is part and parcel with Montreal," Coderre said. "It is one of the big international events that builds on Montreal's outstanding international reputation and ranks it among the world's great cities."
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"We are very pleased to be returning to Montreal. The Formula One tradition is entrenched here, as is the enthusiasm for the racing fans. The municipal government was very understanding about the renovations needed to the Montreal facilities and we were able to find a middle ground."
Coderre stressed that he wasn't willing to sign a new deal at any cost, especially when signing such a long-term deal involving taxpayer money.
"That is what explains why we took all this time to negotiate," Coderre said, referring to a deal that was only finalized Friday night after months of talks.
"We looked at all the scenarios. We were refining the deal. We had last-minute negotiations between Mr. Ecclestone and myself," Coderre said. "We wanted to finalize everything and make sure we understood each other at every level."
Dumontier thanked Ecclestone for his confidence in Octane Management to organize a successful event.
"I am happy that the tourism industry in Montreal will be able to benefit from our clientele for another decade," he said. "And of course for the auto racing and Formula One fans who remain loyal over the years and help to make this grand prix the most spectacular of the season."
The new deal is also certain to please the teams, which every year express pleasure in coming to Montreal.
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"I think it's wonderful. Montreal is such a special place, it has so much heritage," Mercedes motorsport boss Toto Wolff said Friday. "The city is vibrant. If you ask all those people in the paddock who travel around the world, Montreal is really a place where everybody is keen to return."
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