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Gramps 3.0 Wiki Manual
This is the wiki manual for GRAMPS version 3.0. All users are encouraged to edit this manual so as to improve its readability and usability.
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These licenses allow the Gramps project to maximally use this wiki manual as free content in future Gramps versions. If you do not agree with this dual license, then do not edit this page. You may only link to other pages within the wiki which fall only under the GFDL license via external links (using the syntax: [https://www.gramps-project.org/...]), not via internal links.
English • Deutsch • español • français • italiano • македонски • norsk bokmål • Nederlands • polski • русский • slovenščina • shqip • slovenčina
The GRAMPS Manual is the user manual helping users to find their way around GRAMPS software. All aspects are covered, including the general details, subtle tips, preferences, tools, reports, etc.
Table of Contents
- Getting Started
- Main Window
- Manage Family Trees
- Entering and Editing Data: Brief
- Entering and Editing Data: Detailed
- Navigation
- Gramplets
- Reports
- Generating Reports
- Substitution Values
- Books
- Graphical Reports
- Graphs
- Text Reports
- View
- Web Pages
- Tools
- Analysis and Exploration
- Database Processing
- Database Repair
- Debug
- Utilities
- Settings
- Filters
- Appendix A: Frequently Asked Questions
- Appendix B: Keybindings reference
- Appendix C: Command line reference
- Appendix D: About GRAMPS


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For Holy Priests interested in capturing a glimpse of how and what top end players do push themselves to the limit, one of Ensidia's Holy Priests has written a guide to specs, gems, gear, and spell casts.
Quick Notes
One of the suggested specs is a 13/58/0 build which does not have Mental Agility nor Inspiration. This is a more specialized build which relies on Test of Faith and Healing Prayers for short, high healing demand type of encounters where Priests can afford to blow through mana.
In regards to gems, Poptisse advocates any gems with Intellect in the various sockets but notes that other gems will work just as well based on your personal preference. While I knew Intellect gems were the go-to gems for Discipline, I didn't know it would be prioritized as high for Holy Priests. It must be due to the result of the Spirit nerf. Intellect didn't really get better. Spirit just got slightly hit.
Caution: The guide you're reading is written by one of the top Priests in the world. She's in Ensidia after all. That's a guild that probably has a plethora of raiders and players to choose from based on varying roles that are needed by different encounters. Most of us do not have that luxury. We have to make do with what we have which means we have to be more "all aroundâ€Â. There is a ton of valuable information but that doesn't mean you should go out of your way to copy everything exactly. This is just an insight as to what a top tier Priest does. Read it, learn from it, and find out what works best for you.
Monday links
- Brigwyn is hosting a Child's Play Charity Auction – All donations going to a good cause. Do check it out.
- Kestrel wants to know if WoW is Losing Its Hold on you – I know Megan has called a retirement from blogging (not sure if that includes the game). A lot of bloggers have called it quits recently. Rest assured, retirement is far away for me right now (Hopefully for Syd and Lodur too).
- Wrote to Done: Three Tips to Avoid Being a Boring Writer – Read it.
- Leadership now: 5 Leadership Lessons: Ultimate Leadership – Leading in Context – Great and short read. I liked this line the best:
- General P.X. Kelly: "Listen carefully to the principles of leadership we will teach you here at Quantico, but always apply them within the framework of your own personality. A successful leader never languishes in the comfort of a swivel chair. The most important of all troop-leading steps, yet the one most often neglected, is the last – to supervise. And you supervise by being out with and devoting the bulk of your time to our most important product – people. You can always catch up on what you thought was essential paperwork during the evenings or on weekends, but once neglected, you will find it extremely difficult, if not impossible, to catch up on people."
- Zen Habits: 5 Tiny Steps to Quit Being Such a Jerk
Other notes
- Noblegarden sucks. Haven't seen this level of spawn camping since the days of Halo and Day of Defeat.
- Had a few questions about this. Yes I'm always interested in guest posts and promoting blogs of others. Just be sure to follow these guidelines.

subset: commoncrawl


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Every year NVIDIA and AMD release new video cards to sell. NVIDIA fired the first shot with the GeForce GTX 580 just a short while ago.AMD launched their Evergreen family of video cards late last year with the RADEON HD 5870 and its variants. The HD 5870 was the first card to fully support DirectX 11. AMD recently launched the HD 6870 to replace the HD 5830 and 5770 in the lineup offering higher performance.
AMD decided to release a new architecture with a lot of new features this year instead of overclocking the HD 5870 or enabling SPs as the other company might have done. Today marks the launch of two new video cards, the RADEON HD 6970 and RADEON HD 6950 to replace the RADEON HD 5870 and HD 5850 respectively. This is not AMD's top offering, they will release a chip called Antilles early next year with two of the Cayman chips found on the HD 6970/HD 6950.


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BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, Brunei -- South Korea's K.T. Kim made an 8-foot birdie putt on the first hole of a playoff Sunday to lift Asia past Europe in the Royal Trophy.
After the teams finished singles play tied at 8, Kim and countryman Y.E. Yang edged Belgium's Nicolas Colsaerts and Italy's Francesco Molinari in the fourball playoff at The Empire Hotel and Country Club.
Colsaerts had a chance to match Kim's birdie, but missed a 5-footer.
Yang forced the playoff, beating Molinari 2 and 1 in the final singles match.
After falling behind 3½-½ on Friday in the opening foursomes, Asia cut it to 4½-3½ in fourball play Saturday, and tied it with 4½ points in the closing singles. Europe leads the series 4-2.
India's Jeev Milkha Singh pulled Asia even at 7 with a 1-up victory over Spain's Miguel Angel Jimenez, and Sweden's Henrik Stenson restored Europe with 1-up decision over Japan's Ryo Ishikawa. Yang then finished off Molinari with a halve on the 17th to send the competition to the playoff.
European playing captain Jose Maria Olazabal withdrew from his scheduled match against South Korea's Bae Sang-moon because of a neck injury, with each team receiving a half-point.
Because Asian captain Naomichi "Joe" Ozaki selected Thailand's Kiradech Aphibarnrat to sit if a European player withdrew, Bae ended up taking Kiradech's spot against Colsaerts, a match Colsaerts won 1 up when he took the par-5 15th with an eagle and halved the final three holes with pars.
In the other matches, Kim and Spain's Gonzalo Fernandez-Castano halved, Japan's Yoshinori Fujimoto beat Germany's Marcel Siem 1 up, and China's Wu Ashun halved with Italy's Edoardo Molinari.


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Before we go and set our resolutions for '10, we always like to see how we did on the ones for the current year.
Here were our goals for 2009:
1. For the JSG blog: to do more and better videos.
2. No more typos!
3. To go to one major event that we haven't been to before (Sundance, Super Bowl, Miami's Winter Music Concert or SXSW in Austin).
We made it to Tampa for the Super Bowl and attended the Net Jets party, so we get half a point.
4. Figure out how to get our nail polish to stay on for more than 2 days when we paint them ourselves. (This may involve purchasing a pair of rubber gloves for the sink. Not sexy!)
This may just be impossible.
5. Find the perfect pair of nude heels.
Now that we're reading this, we've got the perfect excuse to buy the LAMB Laken heels we've been eying!
6. Pay off the credit cards.
No comment.
7. Get on a healthy sleep schedule (this will help with losing the pounds we gained over the holidays and lighten up our dark circles).
Getting there.
8. Organize our desktop.
The desktop wins.
9. Go to more places with the letter "L" in them.
Let's see, we went to Florida, Colorado, Las Vegas, Alexandria, VA, a couple of Ritz Carlton's, and a whole bunch of other places without the letter "l".


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PANDORA Free Spirit Horse Dangle- RETIRED!
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This PANDORA Free Spirit / Horse Charm is perfect for the person that is wild at heart! This charm is also a must for any equestrian. The PANDORA Hanging Wild Stallion Charm is made of Sterling Silver.
PANDORA Chinese Zodiac Horse Dangle
1918, 1930, 1942, 1954, 1966, 1978, 1990, 2002, 2014, 2026
People born in the Year of the Horse are popular. They are cheerful, skillful with money, and perceptive, although they sometimes talk too much. The are wise, talented, good with their hands, and sometimes have a weakness for members of the opposite sex. They are impatient and hot-blooded about everything except their daily work. They like entertainment and large crowds. They are very independent and rarely listen to advice. They are most compatible with Tigers, Dogs, and Sheep.
- Designer
- Pandora
- PANDORA Release Date
- 2013 - Winter Release
- Type
- Charm
- Metal
- Sterling Silver


text: Sian Ka'an is a biosphere reserve in the town of Tulum, Quintana Roo, Mexique. It became a UNESCO Site du patrimoine mondial dans 1987. Part of the reserve is on land and part is in the Caribbean Sea, including a section of coral reef. The reserve offers protection for the endangered species in the Riviera Maya and provides environmental education to the local communities to assist and train the residents working with ecotourism.


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Graduation is a milestone in life. It is an ending and a beginning…a stepping-stone from past hours of study and moments of discovery, to a life filled with bigger challenges, responsibility, adventures and fun.
It's a time for saying "farewell" to the familiar…teachers, classes, and favorite hangouts, and "hello" to the new…friends, adventures, lifestyles and more.
Graduation is a proud and wonderful time of life–a happy and unforgettable event filled with moments of reflection and hopes and dreams for the future.
"What you learn from the world will be much;
what you give to the world will be your thanks in return."
~Author Unknown
Congratulate a special grad you know with the perfect card from bluemountain.com. Whether you're looking for traditional, funny, or even talking ecards, we have just what you're looking for!
And if you're the grad…congratulations and best wishes to you for the happiest of futures and for all your dreams come true!


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There's something about a Walden student. The constant drive to learn and grow. The reach for something greater. And, the dedication to focus at every given opportunity
The truth is, we know that where you connect to your classroom changes all the time. That's why we make ours so easy to use.
The instant you sign in to the myWalden student portal, you're entering a robust, yet easy-to-navigate, learning environment.
It's where you'll find all the resources you need, from class registration and billing to a thriving community, including fellow students, staff, alumni, and your academic advisor—all there to support and motivate you.
It's easy to post questions and chat with others about topics like career guidance, work-life balance, and course information.
Before class, you can download syllabuses, order books and materials, put together a schedule, complete orientation, and set p an appointment with your academic advisor.
And remember, if your program requires a face-to- face residency, we're happy to help you register for it as soon as you begin your program. We can also help with any visa-related questions you might have.
Once class is in session, you'll work through the material at your convenience. Clear week-by-week deadlines let you study with an ideal mix of flexibility and structure.
The best part? Your classmates and instructors are right there with you, providing support every step of the way.
When you reach your full potential through everything Walden University has to offer, the results speak for themselves.


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The Midwest Fly Fishing Expo will be held in Warren, Michigan on Saturday and Sunday March 8th and 9th at Macomb Community College. Anyone planning on attending? Jack Hise and I will be there furling leaders and Jack will be telling lies! If you are there, stop at the booth and say hi.
Here is a link to the Expo page...


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DAVAO CITY, Philippines – The list of examinees room, building, school assignment for November 2019 Customs Broker Board Exam also known as Customs Broker Licensure Examination in Davao City is posted below.
The aforementioned board examinees room assignment in Davao is officially given by the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC).
The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) together with the Professional Regulatory Board of Customs Brokers will administer the aforementioned examination on November 20 & 21, 2019 in Davao City.
Link to other room assignments:
As PRC reminders that all examinees are advised to be in their designated rooms before 6:30 in the morning on the first day of examination. Late examinees will not be admitted.
They are required to bring their Notice of Admission (NOA), applicant's stub, official receipt, metered-stamped window mailing envelope, two or more pencils (No.2), black ball pens, long brown envelope and long plastic envelope. Examinees are required to observe the dress code of plain white polo shirt with decent pants or slacks.
Things that are Prohibited inside the examination premises are the following: Books, notes, review and other printed materials containing coded data, information, and formula. Gadget/devices like mobile phones, portable computers, programmable calculators. Bags of any kind. And other examination aides not stated in the examination program.
To receive an update on the November 2019 Customs Brokers board exam results visit PRC official website or follow us on our social media pages via Facebook and Twitter. And you may bookmark this page for easy access. Philboardresults.com


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The TPH3002LD and the TPH3002LS are 600-V Gallium nitride (GaN)-based, low-profile power quad flat no-lead (PQFN) high electron mobility transistors (HEMTs). The HEMTs utilize Transphorm's patented, high-performance EZ-GaNTM technology, which combines low switching and conduction losses, reducing the overall system energy dissipation up to 50%.
The TPH3002PD and TPH3002PS HEMTs are designed for use in smaller, lower-power applications (e.g., adapters and all-in-one computer power supplies). The HEMTs feature a Kelvin connection to isolate the gate circuit from the high-current output circuit to further reduce electromagnetic interference (EMI) and high-frequency switching capabilities.
Evaluation boards are available with the devices.
Contact Transphorm for pricing.
Transphorm, Inc.
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Our goal is to keep Artists, Galleries and Clients updated as to "What's Happening at Adonis Bronze." What our latest projects are and what new things (equipment) we have that will assist you with your art and projects. Often we have incentives that may be of some interest to you, as well as How To Videos, so keep updated through our Adonis Newsletter. Sincerely, Gary Streadbeck, Pres. Adonis Bronze Foundry


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Because sexually transmitted diseases are climbing among aging baby boomers, the group Safer Sex for Seniors, has produced a public service announcement reminding them about protection. And it's raising a few eyebrows.
It shows clothed couples acting out the Kama Sutra. Kinda.
The ad is aimed at fighting the rise of STDs in the older citizenry. In the five years from 2005 to 2009, the number of reported cases of syphilis and chlamydia among those 55 and older increased 43 percent, according to an Orlando Sentinel analysis of data provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
The reported cases of syphilis and chlamydia among older adults outpaced the nation's average, according to the analysis. Among all age groups nationwide, reported cases of syphilis increased 60 percent between 2005 and 2009, while in the 55 to 64 age group it increased 70 percent. Meanwhile, the incidences of chlamydia rose 27 percent among all ages, and double that among those age 55 to 64.
As a result of the national trend among seniors, Medicare is considering providing coverage for STD screenings for seniors.
Here's hoping the ad helps. Here's the full PSA:


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Rudyard's British Pub
2010 Waugh Dr
Houston, TX 77006
Food, Beer, Music, Comedy, Darts. We have it all.
Sebastian Bach
The onetime frontman for hair metal hitmakers Skid Row, singer Sebastian Bach was born Sebastian Bierk in the Bahamas on April 3, 1968. A veteran of short-lived, little-known bands including Herrenvolk, Madame X, V05, and Kid Wikkid, he was living in Canada when in 1987 he received a demo tape from an unknown New Jersey band in search of a lead singer; the group was Skid Row, formed a year earlier by ex-Bon Jovi guitarist Dave "The Snake" Sabo. Signing to Atlantic, Skid Row issued its self-titled debut album in 1989; an opening slot on Bon Jovi's U.S. tour, combined with heavy MTV airplay of the video "Youth Gone Wild," launched the band to stardom, and the singles "18 and Life" and "I Remember You" both reached the Top Ten. Bach, with his wildman persona and photogenic looks, quickly emerged as the focus of fan and media attention, a situation compounded in late 1989 when, during a concert in Springfield, MA, he was hit in the head by a bottle thrown on-stage; the singer proceeded to hurl the bottle back into the crowd, where it hit the face of an innocent girl, before physically assaulting another audience member as well. Sentenced to three years probation, Bach then appeared on MTV wearing an offensive T-shirt emblazoned with the slogan "AIDS Kills Fags Dead," prompting outcries from the gay community. Despite the bad publicity, Skid Row's second album, 1991's Slave to the Grind, debuted at number one, although it quickly fell off the charts; in the wake of 1995's disappointing Subhuman Race, Bach was dismissed from the group, briefly forming a band with ex-Breeder Kelley Deal before going solo in 1997. The album Bring 'Em Bach Alive arrived two years later, followed by a live DVD (Forever Wild) in 2004 and Angel Down in 2007. After the release, Bach kept busy touring, and went out on the road opening for Guns N' Roses on their Chinese Democracy tour after repairing his friendship with Axl Rose. In 2011, the perrenial front man released his fourth solo album, Kicking & Screaming. ~ Jason Ankeny, Rovi


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Yes, #OWS is antisemitic. Bill Whittle explains why. And I explain why there is no 99%.
This is as pithy a summary as any I've seen about the antisemitism permeating Occupy Wall Street, and binding together the Left, the Islamists, and the White Supremacists:
(If the video isn't showing up, watch here.)
By the way, why is no one commenting on the fact that the so-called 99% are not a monolithic block, but range from the 1% crazy guy eating food out of a garbage can, all the way up to the 98% gal who was raised in poverty, but worked her way up to splendid financial independence?
This whole 99% versus 1% thing is insanely stupid. The American reality is that we don't live in the Middle Ages, we don't live in a totalitarian dictatorship such as North Korea or Cuba, we don't live in pre-Revolutionary France, or in any other time or place where the vast majority of citizens are or were a monolithic block of nasty, brutish and short lives, rules over by a few vastly wealthy despots.
Yes, there are some vastly wealthy people in America, although the ones such as Bill Gates and Larry Ellison are singularly disinterested in political power, instead just wanting toys (Ellison) or to save the lives of Third World children (Gates). Mostly, America represents a rare economic continuum. There is no 99%. Instead, in America, we have the 1%, 2%, 3%, 4%, 5% . . . 50%, 51%, 52%, 53% . . . 87%, 88%, 89%, with the vast majority living in the middle of the percentage bell curve, a bell curve that has nothing to do with either Wall Street wealth or Zuccotti homelessness or even spoiled brat student loans.
Hat tip: Ed Driscoll


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Many of our schools have adopted AIM as a way to teach French as a second language to our elementary students.
This method of teaching uses gestures, drama and music to help the children gain oral fluency. AIM is an intensive method that allows students to grasp the oral language quicker than traditional methods.
French words are taught to the students in a visual way - using gestures, stories and drama. The benefit of this approach is thatchildren don't just hear the word, they also learn to see and feel thelanguage. In essence, the language becomes more memorable to the children because words are constantly associated with a very strong'emotional hook'. This emotional component ensures that vocabulary is deeply embedded.
Learn more by visiting the AIM website or viewing their video.


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What do you do when you're feeling a little uninspired and sorry for yourself? How do you pick yourself up and bring yourself out of the pitying hole?
Perhaps draw? Paint? Arrange colours on the plate and relish it with the simple joy that you can cook something from scratch? It does make me feel a little smarter.
I read on The Age recently about Jamie Oliver's latest mission to save the Great Britain society from junk food poisoning. I missed the episode where he burst into outrage after witnessing that dinner for a particularly family consisted of kebab shavings and chips served out of polystyrene box. You may think it's disgusting (I thought it was) but behind the greasy 'truth', poor people believe they can't afford to buy healthy food. It's like how busy people believe that they don't have time for their family.
I am a self-confessed tight arse. I keep a weekly budget of $20. I don't eat out because it costs less to cook my own meals. And if I do, it's for a special occasion and to enjoy the company of good friends. I don't spend my money on junk food or processed food. I often shop at fresh markets (and just before closing so I can strike a bigger bargain) and find that it's far cheaper than supermarkets.
I think it's not nearly so much about poor people having no money to buy good food, I believe it's poor people making poor choices (in that article, it says that the family owns a plasma tv and most of the money is spent on chocolates and sweets for the kids). Busy people have no time because they choose to make time-poor decisions. I've seen incredibly busy CEO's make (the keyword here is 'MAKE') time for their kids' school dramas, competition, holidays. I think it's rather interesting about the choices we choose to make. (Of course I make many bad ones)
Vegetarian Basil Fritata ( serves 4 )
- 4 eggs
- 250ml thickened cream
- 120g cheddar cheese
- 1 small zucchini, sliced
- 1 carrot, sliced
- 4 baby tomatoes, halved
- 100g pumpkin, sliced into small pieces
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1 tbsp of dried basil
- salt and pepper
- Heat some olive oil in a frying pan.
- Cook onions until translucent. Put vegetables in.
- Cook until soft. Stir occasionally.
- Beat eggs and add cream, basil, a pinch of salt and pepper to taste.
- Preheat the oven to 180C.
- Grease a baking tin with some butter or olive oil.
- Arrange cherry tomatoes and cooked vegetables in the baking tin.
- Pour egg mix in.
- Sprinkle cheese and place in the oven for 30 - 40 minutes or when egg has completely set in the middle.
You'll need:
- A mix of salad leaves
- 1 blood orange, skinned and sliced
- 1/4 cup walnuts, chopped
- A drizzle of olive oil
- salt and pepper to taste
- Arrange salad leaves and blood orange on a plate.
- Drizzle walnuts and then olive oil.
- Season the salad with some salt and pepper. Serve with fritata.


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In post 24, xRECKONERx wrote:I never got my LoL exit interview.
In post 24, xRECKONERx wrote:I never got my LoL exit interview.
In post 34, grumpy wrote:And lets be honest, that newbie guide is great and all, but no newbie is going to sift through all of those pages, right?
In post 41, Snakes wrote:This is a little late, but how about some awards? We could vote on the best blindside, best spectators, best challenge design, etc from the past year.
In post 43, McMenno wrote:I will fight you
In post 45, grumpy wrote:
Don't get me wrong, I think the newbie guide is great. I'm just saying giving newbies access to past games/resources in a consolidated format would also be tremendously beneficial. Like categorize it per game, and in each game "folder," you can have exit interviews, EDGIC/stats stuff, key/highlighted moments, etc.
Idk....but I also agree that general guides/topics outside of those game folders would be great as well. Just an idea. I really don't know how the forum works, so if this is physically impossible to create like folders like that, I'll just stop here.
What I'm trying to get at is having newbies able to review and learn from past games would be very helpful


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Old Man Murray Deleted From Wikipedia
When Rock, Paper, Shotgun is asked to name its games writing influences, only a few names come up. They include Amiga Power, Your Sinclair, early Gamer, and perhaps most noticeably, Old Man Murray. The influence that site had on games writing has influenced just about everything else anyone's enjoyed since. RPS writers lived and breathed OMM at the time. Every time I read the archives I'm reminded how poor a job I'm doing, and what it is I should be striving for. Not to mention that it was written by Erik Wolpaw and Chet Faliszek, who now work at Valve, penning mighty words and ideas for the likes of Left 4 Dead and Portal. And today their entry has been deleted from Wikipedia, on the grounds that it's "not notable". We'd like to object.
And we're not objecting on the grounds that our own site was described by Wikipedia editors as being, "generally trivial, tangential, or otherwise not substantial enough to grant notability." We're objecting because one of the finest sources of games writing of all time is being ignored for extremely spurious reasons.
The criteria for an article on a website on Wikipedia are detailed here. The crux is, it has to have been written about elsewhere in a "non-trivial" way. Which gives a lot of room for interpretation.
It demonstrates one of the key flaws in Wikipedia's criteria for inclusion: the dependence upon secondary sources beyond an object itself. It's obviously a system that often works – if something is notable, it'll likely have been mentioned by other sources thought to be notable. The issue starts when something was notable in an online form, but in the past. There aren't so many contemporary pieces being written about a website that ended in… oh, hang on, I can't check Wikipedia. I'll just email one of the site's writers, the notable writer behind Portal and Portal 2, Erik Wolpaw.
"The last news post is dated 01-31-2002. That sounds about right. Though now that Serious Sam 3 just got announced, it might be time to update again."
And it's even harder when the primary purpose of a site is humour. Humour – an extremely serious business – is all too often not taken seriously.
But like so many of the disputes that rear up on the encyclopaedia, this could be a personal matter. The initiative to have the entry deleted was started by user "SchuminWeb", one Ben Schumin. He's a fan of the defunct comedy cartoon website, Homestar Runner, which has an entry on Wikipedia that he links to. It is claimed in the discussion page on Wikipedia that Schumin has a long-running dispute with OMM. Chet Faliszek expresses his confusion about the matter here, saying he remembers helping Schumin set up his site back in the day. So what does Schumin have specifically against Old Man Murray? We've contacted him to find out. (Edit: Oh, he seems to have deleted my question, which seems a bit rude.)
Edit: While Schumin is declining to give a reason behind his choosing Old Man Murray (and only a week before, Portal Of Evil) for deletion, it's hard to understand how this didn't mean the Conflict Of Interest rule didn't prevent his nominating.
Meanwhile, there's a lot of anger about the decision – a lot of it unsavoury – all over the place.
You can read the deleted Old Man Murray Wikipedia article thanks to the Wayback Machine. Amazingly, references to Old Man Murray, even without a link, have been removed from Erik Wolpaw's own Wikipedia entry. (It has since been restored. And it seems someone also tried to do the same to Mark Laidlaw's page.)
For a primer in why we care about OMM, here's a guide the late Kieron Gillen has put together:
The shame of many developers,
The first people to use that puzzle as an example of how the genre was fucking apeshit.
The popularisation of Serious Sam.
4. Drakan Week Official Response.
Basically, every internet kid who is snarky is pretending to be pretending to be pretending to be people who were OMM.
5. 5 would be this
Go find your own favourite. Along with AP2, it's one of the most entertaining and inspiring sources of writing on the internet. Which seems pretty bloody notable to us.
If you're a developer or games journalist who was inspired by Old Man Murray, or perhaps you threatened to sue them, we'd really love to hear from you. Please email me at email@example.com with your stories.


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UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- Effective March 31, any company that sells clothing made in Bangladesh under a Penn State license must sign an Accord on Fire and Building Safety, committing to ensuring safe working conditions. Failure to sign the accord will result in the termination or non-renewal of the license agreement.
The University's decision was announced today (Feb. 3) and came after discussions last semester with the student group USAS (United Students Against Sweatshops), and after closely following the safety hazards affecting the lives of apparel workers in Bangladesh over the last year or more.
The University is sending the letter to all Penn State apparel licensees, and The Worker Rights Consortium (WRC) is assisting in confirming information provided by the licensees regarding whether or not they produce any Penn State-licensed merchandise in Bangladesh. The WRC already has confirmed that Nike ceased producing University logo goods in Bangladesh in 2012, so they do not need to sign the accord.
"For many years, retailers have promised to do something about the risks inherent in Bangladeshi manufacturing facilities, but little has changed," said Damon Sims, vice president for Student Affairs, who was involved in the discussions on the topic. "The students and others with whom we have met about this issue have been thoughtful and persuasive. Our University's impact on the broader issue is limited, but our students have encouraged us again to do what we reasonably can to improve safety in the places that manufacture products for Penn State and its many supporters."
The accord is a legally binding contract between company signatories and worker representatives, including international and Bangladesh labor unions. It provides for a program of independent inspections and building renovations intended to put an end to the deadly fires and building collapses that have claimed the lives of thousands of apparel workers over the last three years.
"We agree with our students that our licensees who are sourcing collegiate apparel in Bangladesh must sign the accord and participate in its activities. We believe this is the most effective means for University licensees to protect the lives and safety of workers in that country," said Penn State President Rodney Erickson.
In his letter to Penn State apparel licensees, Erickson wrote, "We have been working with our labor rights affiliates to understand how Penn State can have an impact on the improvement of these conditions in a country that represents such a large percentage of the world's apparel manufacturing. Having communicated previously with those licensees who source products in Bangladesh about programs such as the Accord on Fire and Building Safety in Bangladesh, we are convinced that collegiate suppliers can achieve improvements in worker safety in that country."
Joe Bozich, CEO of Knights Apparel, agreed and already has signed the accord. "The accord requires us to have independent inspections of our factories in Bangladesh, from a fire and structural safety standpoint. In light of the recent tragedies, this is clearly in the best interests of our company and of the workers at our suppliers' factories. We look forward to working with the accord's stakeholders, including other companies and labor representatives, to makes sure apparel workers in Bangladesh are safe when they go to work."
Sims praised the students for their role in the process. "It is a matter of social justice, and our students remained vigilant in their pursuit of that justice, persuading us to take this step. President Erickson and the student advocates have reached this good outcome by way of ongoing constructive dialogue between them, which is the best way, of course," Sims said.
Last March, Penn State took similar action to protect workers' rights in Indonesia.
Additional information on the accord, including a list of current signatories and answers to frequently asked questions, can be found at http://www.bangladeshaccord.org online. The Worker Rights Consortium has also prepared a presentation on the topic, which can be found at http://www.workersrights.org/university/memo/110113.html online.


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Teen sleep cycles might seem to come from another world. Understand why teen sleep is a challenge — and what you can do to promote better teen sleep.
Teens are notorious for wanting to stay up late and for not wanting to get up early. If your teen is no exception, find out what's behind this behavior and how you can help him or her get better sleep — starting tonight.
Everyone has an internal clock that influences body temperature, sleep cycles, appetite and hormonal changes. The biological and psychological processes that follow the cycle of this 24-hour internal clock are called circadian rhythms. Puberty changes a teen's internal clock, delaying the time he or she starts feeling sleepy and awakens.
Most teens need about eight to 10 hours of sleep a night — and sometimes more — to maintain optimal daytime alertness. But few teens actually get that much sleep regularly, thanks to factors such as part-time jobs, early-morning classes, homework, extracurricular activities, social demands, and use of computers and other electronic gadgets.
Sleep deprivation might not seem like a big deal, but it can have serious consequences. Tired teens can find it difficult to concentrate and learn, or even stay awake in class. Too little sleep also might contribute to mood swings and behavioral problems. Drowsy driving can lead to serious — even deadly — accidents.
If your teen isn't getting enough sleep, there are a few things that you can try to help. For example:
Sleeping pills and other medications generally aren't recommended. For many teens, lifestyle changes can effectively improve sleep.
In some cases, excessive daytime sleepiness can be a sign of a problem, including:
If you're concerned about your teen's daytime sleepiness or sleep habits, contact his or her doctor. If your teen is depressed or has a sleep disorder, proper treatment can be the key to a good night's sleep.
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Home > News & Events > Wayland Press Release Archives > 2003 News Releases > January 2003 > New WBU vice president building new structure, connections with students
New WBU vice president building new structure, connections with students
PLAINVIEW - In many ways, Dr. Claude Lusk's job can be compared to that of an architect. As the first person to hold the position of vice president for enrollment management, he's literally writing the blueprint for the job and sketching out the structure that was created with the new position.
But while an architect gets to hand off the blueprints to builders, Lusk himself is the one wearing the hard hat. Since taking the vice president's position in September 2002, he's spent a semester gathering information and drawing the networking lines necessary to make enrollment management a successful venture at Wayland. It's a fairly intricate process.
"We have a lot of positive things going on in admissions, student services and athletics, but there was no real structure to pull those together," Lusk said, explaining that those areas all fall under his domain now. "There's never really been a structure to examine retention, either, and I've really tried to increase awareness of the importance of this and set that structure in place."
That meant spending lots of time in conversation with the different areas under his command, learning about their tasks and hearing their needs, concerns and ideas for improvement. During those meetings, Lusk said he was able to garner support for the integrated effort and was encouraged by the willingness he said he found from faculty, administrators and staff, especially those leaders now on his team, which include Shawn Thomas, director of admissions, Emmitt Tipton, dean of students, and Dr. Greg Feris, athletic director and chairman of the division of physical education and recreation.
A new position at Wayland, enrollment management leadership positions have been cropping up during the last few years in many colleges and universities as a way to do just what Lusk described: pull together resources to study enrollment trends and make recommendations for improving those numbers. A very big part of that is the issue of retention.
"This isn't just about increasing enrollment. We want Wayland to be the size it needs to be," he said. "One of the biggest issues is to improve retention and that is very much at the heart of everything we're doing. In many ways, retention can be a measurement of the quality we're providing."
A critical component of college evaluation both by accrediting agencies and others, retention is a tricky topic because it is often treated as being tied to one specific area.
"Retention is never a single problem; it's a case of looking at the big picture and working to improve what we already have," Lusk said, adding that the nature of the issue means it is nearly impossible to make drastic improvements to retention rates from semester to semester.
As a starting effort, Lusk and his assistant, Robin Terrell, with whom he previously worked in the admissions office, set out to begin building those connections with students that have been proven to be key. They began by looking at a decade worth of retention data for the university, studying trends and building a profile of students at-risk for not returning to WBU.
They then were able to identify students in the current freshman class who might fit that profile and hook them up with various persons on campus who could make contacts and check their progress while building relationships. Students were divided among the Wayland administrators, who then sent notes of encouragement. Freshmen were also paired with current students who could provide peer support and help guide them to necessary resources. Lusk's staff also sent notes of encouragement and held focus groups with freshmen to get their feedback. During early registration sessions, the students were tracked to make sure they had completed the process.
"To try to impact this group this year was more about contact," Lusk explained. "Next fall, we'll have more intervention techniques in place."
Lusk said those notes and encouraging contacts have been shown to be essential to helping new students link into the campus more deeply than just attending classes. Building those connections, he said, makes it harder for them to walk away.
"Students can get hooked-in academically in classes or with a particular professor, with a division they really enjoy or with organizations where they can get socially intertwined and feel like they have a responsibility," he said. "It's a whole lot tougher to leave people than to leave a school."
Lusk said another component involves early identification of students who may be having academic struggles and linking them with resources already available on campus to pull them through those challenges and encourage them to continue. But all that, of course, comes with time.
Lusk is encouraged about the future at Wayland, mentioning the new campus software package, strategic planning, a new marketing campaign and revision of the mission statement as aspects that should revitalize the university community.
"It's like a confluence of several rivers," he said. "If all these things are in place, then next fall we'll be hitting on all cylinders. We'll have more tools in place to really be able to impact enrollment."
Lusk said he is already working with WBU recruiters on personal selling techniques. He hopes to involve Wayland alums in the recruiting process as well, specifically in the areas of cultivating prospects and making contacts with prospects in the towns in which they live.


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This page has been created to provide answers to commonly asked questions received by the Estate through the Michael Jackson Online Team. The page will be updated occasionally with additional questions and answers and soon you will be able to submit questions for consideration through a submission form that will be added to this page.
Why isn't Neverland open to the public?
Neverland unfortunately cannot be open for public visitation. We wish it could. Its location and the applicable zoning regulations prohibit opening it up to the public. During his lifetime, Michael explored this possibility and was faced with the fact that it could not be done.
Why is the Estate selling Neverland and not keeping it for Michael's children?
Neverland is managed and controlled by Colony Capital, not by the Estate. This is based on a contract Michael signed in 2008. We did explore with Colony Capital a number of potential options for Neverland, including donating it to the State of California to be preserved for historical purposes and special events, but none proved feasible and ultimately Colony decided to sell the property. Neverland has always been and will continue to be a very expensive property to maintain. Thus, without any viable option to generate income from the property, Colony's decision to find a buyer is understandable and it is the same reason that the Estate cannot purchase the property. We trust that any new owners will respect the historical importance and special nature of this wonderful property.
We also think it is important to keep in mind that as magical and beautiful a place as Neverland was during the years Michael lived there, it was not his home for the last few years of his life and he publicly stated that it would not be his home again. Michael's music, vision and messages remain ever present with us – the artist, the creative genius and the caring human being with an unparalleled passion for the planet and the people who inhabit it. This will continue to be immortal and inspire generations to come.
Is there going to be a permanent Michael Jackson museum?
We do hope that there will be a Michael Jackson Museum. We have and will continue to explore that possibility. We are also researching the possibility that the Hayvenhurst property could be opened for limited public tours and we are optimistic about this possibility. While this is not imminent, it is something we would like to accomplish.
Why don't you release everything in the vault?
Eventually more music will be released but there is nothing in the vaults that is finished and ready for release. We don't and won't release everything in the vaults based on the choices Michael made during his life.
We agree with LA Reid's philosophy on Xscape: we prefer to start with those recordings on which Michael sang full vocals because we know those are the ones he put the most work into. We are criticized by some fans when we don't release unreleased material. And we are criticized by other fans when we release unreleased material using top producers, many of whom worked with Michael, to finish the recordings. If we released demos by themselves, they would not be commercially successful because they are, by definition, unfinished.
What inspired Scream and Michael Jackson's Halloween?
The Scream album and the animated Halloween special were inspired by Michael's love of Halloween and animation as well as the public interest every October in Thriller. Michael Jackson's Halloween and the Scream album are intended to serve as the first part of a slate of Halloween releases to take place in future years – we love the idea of Michael Jackson dominating Halloween!
Scream is meant to be a playlist that will return to streaming services each October and there may also be special collector vinyl and CD releases like this year's glow in the dark vinyl that could include other content or surprises as well.
Similarly, Michael Jackson's Halloween is intended as an annual release, like the animated Charlie Brown holiday specials, ultimately being broadcast in most countries around the world each year. Though while not intended to compete with the $100 million + budget animation theatrical films, the quality of this animation exceeds anything that's on television. It is meant for family viewing and to attract new fans. As importantly, it offers an opportunity to hear Michael's music in an entirely new way and to share one of Michael's own guiding principles – believe in yourself and follow your dreams – in a fun and entertaining way. Just as in Ghosts, Michael plays many parts and appears in multiple disguises, including as a stylized, superhero version of himself that fits in this magical world. It is not meant to be a true representation of the actual person but rather a magical character that belongs in the world that has been created. We recommend watching the program with a great stereo and the volume turned up.It is also a showpiece to allow Hollywood film and TV directors and global merchandisers to experience how effectively Michael's music can be used to drive a story.
The Halloween take-over doesn't stop there! We know everyone will enjoy the new short films, "Blood on the Dance Floor 2017" and "Blood on the Dance Floor X Dangerous" that feature Michael's footage from his original short films. And next year, we intend to add a release of "Thriller 3D" or "Ghosts 3D" in movie theaters around the world as part of the annual celebration.
These projects, and others that may be added in subsequent years, when taken together will help introduce Michael to new generations of fans and help parents introduce Michael to their children. For example, we heard of a fan who played "Torture" for his wife which led to her wanting to hear more Michael and Jacksons music. While we are happy to know that fans are enjoying the album, anecdotes like this mean we are also finding new fans!
Do you ever read fan critiques of the Estate's projects? How do you feel about the fans' commenting on the Estate projects?
We love and appreciate the passion of Michael's fans. We know how privileged we are to have known and have worked with Michael and we take seriously the trust he put in us to manage his assets and his legacy. We also know how fortunate we are that, with the King of Pop, "the greatest entertainer that ever lived", comes an enormous, diverse and passionate fan community with varying and sometimes conflicting views about everything related to Michael. And that naturally includes the projects undertaken by the Estate. We therefore welcome the fans' comments and great support as, even when there is criticism, it demonstrates a shared passion and love for Michael.
It is interesting to note that we were criticized by members of Michael's family for the release of This Is It, which went on to become not only the most successful concert documentary in history, but a film that offers a rare behind-the-scenes glimpse of Michael's true artistic genius. We were criticized by a few journalists for the show created with Cirque du Soleil, Michael Jackson THE IMMORTAL World Tour. The show went on to become one of the most successful touring shows of all time. Fortunately, we have not been criticized by virtually anyone for Michael Jackson ONE, the permanent show in Las Vegas, which has already been seen by more than 3.5 million people since its premiere and continues to one of the top shows in Las Vegas. These projects demonstrate the immense and enduring popularity of Michael Jackson.
The critiques we do receive remind us that we can't please everyone all the time. We too are Michael fans and we do our best to create projects which we would like to see and hear. The purpose of creating these projects is to enhance Michael's legacy, to please and excite wherever possible the existing fans, and to introduce Michael to new generations of fans. And rest assured, sooner or later we will get to many of the projects that we know the fans want, including anniversary albums and documentaries for Dangerous and HIStory.
Why doesn't the Estate do more to stop the TV programs and films being made about Michael?
Many of these bother us every bit as much as they bother the fans. However, we make a serious analysis with the help of our litigators to determine whether or not we have the legal grounds to stop a particular project. If we do, we act. But in many cases, we do not. And to make an unsuccessful effort to stop projects would only bring more attention to these awful and, in many cases, vile projects. The one thing that can be said is that no music under our control will be heard in these projects.
Will there ever be a soundtrack released to Michael Jackson ONE?
We are not planning to release a soundtrack album for Michael Jackson ONE. However, we are planning a big birthday celebration for August 29 next year (2018) to celebrate Michael's birthday. We are hoping to have members of Michael's family, persons who worked with Michael, and Michael's biggest fans attend this big celebration in Las Vegas at the Michael Jackson ONE Theater at Mandalay Bay. We want to invite everyone to attend and to make reservations in advance; this will be special!
This is actually really cool. Props to them.
I know they're going to receive quite a bit of flack for their response about the vault, but I have to admit I can see where they're coming from. They're a business, and they have to operate like one. There are ways to subvert that belief and release something that could garner minor commercial success (i.e., box sets, compilations, album reissues), and there are also ways to finish the material respectfully (i.e., don't REPRODUCE it, just POLISH and REFINE it), but on the whole I understand.
And that story about a fan playing "Torture" for his wife came from MJJC. I remember reading it! That's really cool that they picked that out!


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With you saying the bible is full of lies, i can't confront that because in order to do that i would have to back up every single verse. As far as the bible being sexist, God did make different roles for men and women. However, the only areas that biblically a male has more authority than a female is in the area of the family, and the church. This does not apply to any other area of life. Also, even though this society has equated authority with importance, it just isn't so. To demonstarte this, if a cop pulls you over, is he more important than you? of course not, but he does have authority over you. Also, in this whole equasion, the bible puts far more responsibility on the male. When the bible says "husbands love your wives" it uses the greek word "agape" which is an unconditional love like Christ had for us. When God said "wives love your husbands" it used the greek word "phileo" which is a mutual, affectionate type of a love. The responsibility is far more on the male. Also, the bible says "the man is the head of the household as Christ is the head of the church. Again, the responsibility goes far more to the male.
You were right about something…a bee is essentially perfect. So is a flower. They didn't sin, humans did. We were the ones that screwed up. Therefore, we are the ones with the problems
As far as evolution goes, that doesn't prove it. God is an artist, and like any artist, some of his work is similar. Listen to music, a particular artist will have his own style, and some of the songs will sound similar. So it is with God, some of his creation is similar to his other creation. As far as evolution itself tho, there is very little evidence for it, and alot against it. Taking it back to the big bang theory, in that theory all the matter in the universe was in one spot. well, a black hole is something where there's so much mass that the gravity is too extreme for anything to leave it. That's exactly what this would be. when something is that condensed, the atoms and subatomic particles break down. when it's that simple, there can't be an explosion because there's no atoms or chemicals to react. On earth itself, if the earth were even 20 million years old, the radiation level at that time would be too extreme for any life as we know it to exist. with the dating systems that say it's that old, you have carbon13, sedimentry, and fossil dating. carbon 13 is only accurate to about 5000 years, yet they use it to state the earth is billions of years old. With sedimentry and fossil dating, they determine how old the sediments are by the fossils in them, and how old the fossils are by the sediments. That's circular reasoning, and doesn't hold up. If you want more info on evolution, go to a search engine and search for "kent hoven". he's a christian scientist who debates with evolutionist at public schools. He has an offer out to anyone who can give him any proof that evolution is true that he will give them $100,000. no one has been able to do it. remember, even though it doesn't feel like it, God is there. I don't know what you've been through, but i know i've been through alot. in that last few years alot of my friends and most of my family has died. I don't know what i would have done without God. I may get ino some of the stuff i've been through later, but for now, know that God is here even when it feels liek he's not. Well, i hope something i've said has helped, and i hope to hear from you soon. I'll be praying for you. Take care and God bless.
I have no idea who you are debating here, but you are obviously someone who has never seen the inside of a physics book! Talk about your silly religion, if you know anything about it, but I suggest you stay out of areas you know nothing about, someone may someday call you on it.
Dear Minister;
Obviously you posted your message here thinking that your vast breadth of knowledge would provoke some readers to re-evaluate their beliefs; that will not happen. Your 'versions' of scientific information are totally devoid of any reality. If this is the thinking of the majority of persons populating the famous "red states" we are rapidly sliding back into the ignorance of the Middle Ages. All I might do here is suggest some reading
1) "Ecce Homo" (trans. "This is Man") by Baron d'Holbach - 1755. The book is a rational examination of the life of Christ according to the gospels and works of the New Testament. d'Holbach concludes that Jesus was a fraud and a charlatan who believed in his own divine nature (like many other well-meaning madmen through the centuries - perhaps even "The Minister" himself).
2) "The Origin of Species" by Charles Darwin - 1869
3) Any reputable biology or physics textbook from the past two decades.
Good reading, Bob
I live in a red state (obviously), and I can state from personal knowledge that "minister" is a typical resident. One only has to drive around this area and look at the messages on the church signs to realize that what you said is true, we ARE slipping back.
Let's stop bickering about political differences we may have, and start doing something about it!
[quote author="Sam Harris"]The kind of intolerance of faith that I am advocating in my book is not the intolerance that gave us the gulag. It is conversational intolerance. When people make outlandish claims, without evidence, we stop listening to them—except on matters of faith. I am arguing that we can no longer afford to give faith a pass in this way.
I tend to agree, and I think it pretty clearly applies here.
I also live in a very red state—and I also share hampsteadpete's take on the matter.
I am in the deepest reddest state ever !!
Somewhere, we really need to take a long look at our education system.
I mean, that has to be the crux of this.
And I lost 9 members of my family and friends in 1999. Didnt need God.
Minister…I'm a little late with this comment, but would I be close in thinking you may be a very nice, devout, well meaning 12 year old who has never had a good science course. If you want to use science in your arguments you better learn some from somebody besides the minister. In fact, if you get through a few college level physics, biology, and chemistry courses and still hold any of those arguments as based on fact I'll pay you 100,000 dollars.


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While on vacation in Hawaii, President Barack Obama signed a bipartisan budget bill amounting to $63 billion in savings. Obama also signed a comprehensive defense bill. NBC News' Natalie Morales reports.
President Barack Obama signed a long-awaited budget agreement and a major defense spending bill into law on Thursday while vacationing in Hawaii.
A week after the Senate offered its approval to a modest, bipartisan budget measure meant to stabilize government funding through late 2015, the president — as expected — signed the fiscal framework into law.
"All told, it's a good first step away from the shortsighted, crisis-driven decision-making that has only served to act as a drag on our economy," the president said of the measure at the time of its passage.
Sen. Patty Murray, D-Wash., thanks Rep. Paul Ryan, R-Wis., for coming to an agreement on a budget.
The budget agreement raises spending slightly above current levels through a combination of reforms and new, non-tax revenue. It leaves the larger issues of taxes and entitlement reforms untouched, but represents a breakthrough in restoring continuity to government funding.
The Senate approved the measure, 64-36. The House first voted for the plan, which was authored by Democratic Sen. Patty Murray of Washington and GOP Rep. Paul Ryan, Wis., 332-94.
There's more work to be done, though, on fiscal matters: the budget legislation only sets the levels at which spending will sit. Appropriators will have to quibble over the details of how to spend the allotted money. Congress must also wrestle with raising the debt ceiling again, the deadline for which is in mid-February.
Obama also signed into law the defense authorization legislation for next year, a major spending bill that sets military spending and policy for the next year. This year's legislation included provisions to relax some restrictions on transferring detainees of the U.S. military prison at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba to foreign countries. Closing Guantanamo had been a top campaign priority of the president's that lawmakers in Congress had effectively blocked.
In a statement following his signing of the bill, the president lauded the increased flexibility but expressed a desire for further action.
"Section 1035 does not, however, eliminate all of the unwarranted limitations on foreign transfers and, in certain circumstances, would violate constitutional separation of powers principles," Obama said. "The executive branch must have the flexibility, among other things, to act swiftly in conducting negotiations with foreign countries regarding the circumstances of detainee transfers."
The president is expected to return to Washington on Jan. 5.
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"The 8.0-8.9oz. can size experienced explosive growth in 2012, growing 356% in case volume and 522% in dollar volume and now represents an 8.2M case segment and growing[1]," said Belen Pamukoff, Heineken Brand Director, HEINEKEN USA."42% of that growth is generated in the c-store channel where the 8.0oz. can format is outpacing all other sizes and is a preferred pack size among ethnic consumers[2]. We are excited to now offer shoppers Heineken 8.5oz. slim cans, the first premium 8.5oz. format that caters to the growing Hispanic and African American demographic who prefer upscale beer and Heineken to mainstream counterparts."
Pamukoff continued, "The 8.5oz. can is the perfect size for outdoor and sports-viewing occasions. The smaller can size ensures a colder liquid per serving while Heineken's superior taste and contemporary upscale pack graphics provide consumers with a premium and memorable beer drinking experience."
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A Christian Survival Guide was written to instill principles in our daily walk with Christ and to help us not just to survive until we meet Jesus face to face but to also grow deeper in their relationship with Him. The first part of the book covered Christian beliefs for example: prayer, the Bible, hell, Apocalypse, and so much more. The second part of the book also enclosed Christian practices for instance: sin addiction, money, community, and more.
One of my favorite chapters was the chapter on prayer. I liked how Ed Cyzewski shared Adoration, Confession, Thanksgiving, and Supplications (also referred to as ACTS) method to praying to our loving Creator. This way of praying is a wonderful reminder that we can pray for our own needs but we also pray for others. I connected with how Ed revealed he struggled with always feeling like he never could pray enough and when he did it would be many times repetitious. As a child, I would also constantly restate the same prayer over and over again. It took me countless years to realize my prayers doesn't always to be said the precise same way. I also enjoyed the story he shared about Bill Graham and his dramatic big bold praying in regard to his radio show. This was the first time I heard that story and this will inspire readers.
I would recommend this life changing book to anyone who is sick and tired of barely surviving and they are ready to thrive and to run their race and to grow more in their faith. After reading this book, I have begun to pray more and to pray to God like a true friend and to study the Bible and try to become more like Christ. Ed Cyzewski did an excellent job at presenting the topics in this book and I liked how he didn't sugarcoat the message. If you're looking for a book to help you in your walk with Christ, then read this one!
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Nearly 15,000 French Mayors Will Refuse to Perform 'Gay Marriages'
PARIS — A group of at least 14,900 French mayors has said it will not perform "gay marriages," even if the government moves ahead with plans to legalize the practice.
The administration of French President Francois Hollande has put forth a measure that would legalize "gay marriage," allow same-sex couples to receive medical treatment for artificial procreation and to adopt children.
"It is foolish to think that the mobilization of the elected mayors would stop if the law is passed," said Franck Meyer, spokesman for the association Mayors for Children.
"As citizens, we elected officials will not give up," he said in statements to the media.
Meyer, who is mayor of Sotteville-sous-le-Val in northern France, observed that some of the mayors in the group have said they "would resign if the law is adopted," while others "have said they will refuse" to perform marriage ceremonies for same-sex couples.
On April 12, the French Senate passed the measure sponsored by President Hollande, but it has yet to go before the French National Assembly.
The Senate adopted the measure despite massive opposition from the public, including a demonstration attended by an estimated 1 million French citizens through the streets of Paris, calling for the measure to be voted down.
Nathalie de Williencourt, a French lesbian and founder of one of the largest homosexual associations in France, said in January that most homosexual individuals in the country do not want "gay marriage" or the right to adopt children.
"I am French; I am homosexual. The majority of homosexuals do not want either marriage or adoption, and we especially don't want to be treated the same as heterosexuals, because we are different," she said. "We don't want equality, but we do want justice."


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One last thought about the 1970s. The decade was good while it lasted for some clubs. The problem now is that too many facilities are stuck in that glorious (although oddly dressed) decade.
Take, for instance, one club that I wandered into recently. In the short time I was there, I saw the general manager change the "aerobics" schedule to the "group exercise" schedule to the protests of what I could only assume was a grossly outdated group exercise director. Although I'm not fully sure of her title in the altered universe in which she was working, 75 percent of her schedule consisted of step and hi-lo classes and was in drastic need of a makeover.
"I'm going to drag this club into the 21st century if it is the last thing I do!" declared the obviously frustrated general manager. But I fear he may be even more frustrated because odds are he'll be lucky to drag that club even into the 1980s anytime soon. (I can't wait until the pro shop starts selling leg warmers and those cool sweatshirts that hang off the shoulder.)
Sadly, though, that club was closer to the current century than another one I stumbled upon while searching for a place to work out on the road. One club, tucked away in a wealthy suburban town in the Northeast, was truly a trip in time.
Once I entered the building, I felt as if I was transported to the back of a Volkswagen bus, complete with shag carpeting. The floors, the walls and even the locker room were covered with wall-to-wall orange and brown carpeting. In fact, the only thing missing was a sign saying: "If the gym is rockin', don't come knockin'" or a bumper sticker that reads: "Keep on truckin'." (Sigh!)
Passing the front desk attendant, who never really looked up from his black-and-white TV tucked under the desk (I imagine he was watching that new spin-off from "Love American Style" called "Happy Days"), I felt like I should have been wearing a pair of bell-bottoms and some lovebeads. Later, when passing the equipment on the fitness floor that was as old as that black-and-white TV, I half expected Greg Brady himself to be there training for his stint on the football team, from which I believe he was thrown off for having cigarettes in his pocket. (Or was that his alter ego, Johnny Bravo? See how easy it is to get lost in that decade of decadence?)
The problem with the 1970s, 1980s and 1990s is that the sales techniques for this industry often mimicked that of used car salesmen. Everyone was cutting a deal or a corner to close that membership.
At these clubs, it was no different.
"Oh, if you just use the weight room and not the racquetball courts, we can do something for you," I was told at one.
"If you were to come in tomorrow, you would have missed our special that ends today," another person told me. (Luckily, I have always stopped in just in time for these deals.)
Meanwhile, at the "shag" gym, the man at the front desk just kept watching TV, grunting and nodding to the price sheet readily available on the front desk.
Today, the temptation to cut deals is still strong — if not stronger — as these time-warped clubs face an onslaught of low-priced, modern clubs of all kinds. While the 1970s may have been a magical time (and I'm not talking about disco), it has left a dark legacy on the fitness industry that was made worse in the 1980s and still hangs over us today.
It is time for these clubs to not only get dragged into a new era when it comes to design, programming and customer service, but it is also time for all of us to do the same when it comes to the sales practices we incorporate. We should all start by getting rid of the shag carpeting.


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English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Entry 2 Reading
Ref: C3531196
We will use examples from real life (letters, newspapers, adverts, stories, forms) to read for information. This will help you to recognise common words, and identify if they are nouns, verbs or adjectives. We will use pictures and the way that a piece of writing looks to help to find information and identify who it is for, and what it is communicating.
Course aim
This course will build on the reading skills you learned at Entry 1. This course leads to a City & Guilds Entry 2 Reading qualification.
Do I need any particular skills or experience?
- You will need to talk to a member of staff and do a short activity to make sure the course is right for you. For more information and to book an appointment please call 0300 303 3464
- You must be able to read common words, signs and symbols. You must be able to use the alphabet to help you to put words into order, and use punctuation (full stops, capital letters and question marks) to help you to read a short text.
By the end of the course I should be able to:
- Use a dictionary to look up new/unfamiliar words.
- Follow written instructions and directions.
- Read words on a form about personal information.
- Identify the main points in a text about a set of events or instructions.
- Explain who a text is for (the audience) and what it is communicating (the purpose).
How will I be taught?
- The WEA tutor will use a range of different teaching and learning methods and encourage you and the group to be actively involved in your learning
- You may be asked to undertake additional work in your own time to support your learning
What kind of feedback can I expect?
- A range of informal activities will be used by the tutor to see what you are learning which may include quizzes, question and answer, small projects and discussion
- You will have opportunities to discuss your progress with your tutor
- You will be encouraged to share your work with the group and discuss your learning
- You will be encouraged to consider other students work and give your opinions and suggestions
- There will be a number of tasks appropriate to your course such as written work, creating art or craft, video, photography or small projects. Some of these may be marked to help you progress
- The tutor will also explain what the exam will be like, and they will give you lots of practice so you know what to expect.
What else do I need to know?
- A selection of materials and basic equipment will be provided but you are welcome to bring additional materials with you
- Official document(s) showing your name, address, date of birth Certificates for English / English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) qualifications you have. Paper, pen/pencil to every lesson, folder to put your work in, small notebook.
Pre-course work, reading and information sources
- No pre reading or pre course work is required
- It is useful if you are already trying to use your English, e.g. talking to neighbours, reading signs, writing short notes or letters, and watching TV in English (maybe with subtitles).
What can I do next?
- Progress to another WEA course
- Progress to a course with another provider
- This course could lead to a range of job opportunities. Follow link to National Careers Service for more details https://nationalcareersservice.direct.gov.uk/
- Access the WEA What Next? booklet here http://www.wea.org.uk/learn-wea/what-can-i-do-next
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English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Entry 2 Reading
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Board of Advisors
Board Of Advisors
| Jonathan D. (JD) Messinger
The former CEO of Ernst & Young Consulting, South East Asia, and one of 37 Distinguished Graduates from the United States Naval Academy.
JD is a former nuclear submarine officer and the crisis response leader who helped supervise the Valdez oil spill cleanup. Nominated as CNBC Asian CEO of the year, he was the Channel News Asia "IT Person of the Week" and advisor to the Singapore Prime Minister, Fortune 100 companies, members of parliament and dignitaries around the world on industrial evolution, innovation, outsourcing and energy policy. After retiring from the corporate world, JD shifted his focus to promoting human potential and became the founder and CEO of Essence Enterprises where he developed a dynamic public presence as the creator, producer, and host of television and radio programs, and leadership seminars.
JD is the recipient of numerous corporate, presidential, and innovation awards and he is a #1 Amazon best selling author on personal development. His writing has been featured in major publications including: The Chief Executive Magazine, Leadership Excellence, Texas CEO, Business Times, New Straits Times, and Far East Economic Journal.
Full bio
A global thought leader on change, human potential, and adaptation, JD began his professional career with an appointment to the U.S. Naval Academy by the U.S. Secretary of the Navy, became a qualified submarine officer and served on three submarines during the Cold War.
In 1986 he joined Exxon and served in various executive management positions including supply, distribution, transportation, bulk terminal, and truck fleet operation and fuel products pricing, analyzing macro and micro supply and demand factors. As a crisis leader, he successfully supervised an 850-person team and a fleet of 125 ships and aircraft, cleaning over 1,000 miles of Alaskan shoreline after the Valdez oil spill.
In 1995, JD joined Ernst & Young LLP (U.S) and became managing partner for global supply chain, outsourcing and systems implementations projects. His clients included Royal Dutch Shell, Phillips Petroleum, Exxon Mobil, the Singapore Ministry of Defence, Maybank, and Wal-Mart. In 1998 he moved to Singapore and as the director of the energy, chemical, and utilities industry sector, grew the business six fold in two years. He then became the CEO for Ernst & Young Consulting Singapore and in 2000, after the Cap Gemini acquisition, JD was appointed CEO of Cap Gemini Ernst & Young (South-East Asia) where he was responsible for all IT and management consulting services. In this capacity, he served as a key advisor for innovation and economic development for the Singapore Prime Minister's Office as well as numerous national statutory boards and government ministries in Singapore, Malaysia, and China. During his tenure with E&Y, JD lead eight corporate turnarounds, four global systems implementations, and numerous service lines teams, including: Merger & Acquisition, Shared Services, Outsourcing, and Innovation.
In early 2000, JD broke his neck and nearly died, causing him to reevaluate his life. After recuperating, he retired from the corporate world in 2003 and shifted his focus to promoting human potential and personal development. He became the founder and CEO of Essence Enterprises where he developed a dynamic public presence as the creator, producer, and host of television and radio programs, as well as leadership seminars, audio programs and books, promoting human potential and spirit.
JD is the recipient of numerous corporate, presidential and innovation awards and he is a #1 Amazon best selling author on personal development. His writing has been featured in major publications including; the Chief Executive Magazine, Leadership Excellence, Texas CEO, Business Times, New Straits Times, and Far East Economic Journal.
He has been married to Marianne Messinger for over thirty years; they have three children and currently reside in Houston, Texas.
| Ken Kenjale
Chief Strategy Officer
Ken Kenjale has 38 years of experience in all aspects IT and BPO services over a dozen countries.
Since 2005, Ken has been an independent consultant serving on the boards of two listed technology companies, acting as part-time Chief Strategy Officer for a few IT services companies; doing corporate planning, CEO and CXO mentoring; addressing major opportunities and challenges of small and mid-sized companies; improving P&Ls, cash flows and balance sheets; formulating strategy, structure and systems; improving sales, delivery, onsite-offshore management, HR, infrastructure and R&D; providing contractual and other legal support; and Training.
Prior to that, Ken spent 17 years at Syntel, Inc., a NASDAQ listed IT and BPO services company, in roles ranging from Senior Consultant to Manager Government Services, Manager Strategic Marketing Group, Head Solutions Group, Chief Technology Office, acting Chief Delivery Officer, Member Capital Assets Acquisition Committee, Member Corporate Executive Committee, member of IPO team, CEO of startup SkillBay.com, Inc., and director of companies incubated in the US and the UK. Started several lines of business, created several internal groups, managed over 3,500 IT professionals generating $180 million annually from clients in banking, financial services, manufacturing, health care, retailing and other verticals, conceptualized and implemented several innovations, including the "Shadow and replacement" technique, automation of the temporary and permanent staffing eco-system through SkillBay.com, etc. Set up the Bay Area branch and initiated continental European business. He was key in growing the company from 70 people to several thousand. Deeply involved in technology, solutions, project and engagement management, sales, contracts, service delivery, recruitment, writing papers, speaking at conferences, training, etc.
Prior to that, Ken spent 14 years at Tata Consultancy Services (TCS). Working in over a dozen countries, Ken designed and implemented networks, DBMSs, language processors; specified, developed and implemented major applications; managed projects; developed corporate architectures; managed the European region; set up and managed a joint venture in Singapore, and later expanded business to Malaysia; managed company technology acquisitions; conducted campus recruitment and training; and conducted R&D and published innovations in technical journals.
Ken holds a bachelors degree in electrical engineering from a National Institute of Technology (NIT), India (1972), and a master's degree in Computer Science from Indian Institute of technology (IIT), Kanpur, India (1974).
| Anup Dewan
Chief Information Officer
Anup is a Senior IT executive with 20 years of global experience in enterprise security, infrastructure and middleware architecture with global firms such as Allianz, Pepsico, Xerox, IBM and HCL.
Anup has been instrumental in IT and Business Strategy, transformation, architecture and services. His areas of expertise include :
Anup has lead enterprise strategy, architecture & process improvement for technology offerings & support including:
Anup holds a masters degree in Computer Science and has worked with IBM, Xerox, and HCL.
| Bala Peddi
Hadoop Architect and Big Data Evangelist
Mr. Bala Peddi has been in the technology field for over 19 years.
Mr. Bala Peddi has been a lead technology architect for over 19 years with leading global financial firms such as Bank of America, Wachovia(A Wells Fargo Company), Fidelity Investments and others. He has hands-on experience building large scale database applications, including architecture, implementation, scaling and support. Bala has expertise in designing and building scalable infrastructure and platforms to collect and process very large amounts of data (structured and unstructured), including streaming real-time data.
Bala achieves the strategic and tactical goals of the global financial organization using a rare combination of technical, communication and leadership talents. In a career of progressive achievements, he provided technology solutions to various data warehousing applications to consistently boost profitability of large financial intuitions.
Bala has been building decision support and data warehousing systems since 1994. Bala has played a significant role in the development of NCR Teradata Optimizer while working with NCR resources. Bala then joined Wachovia Bank and he was actively involved in building 100 Terabyte corporate data warehouse (CDW) and various other Data-mart systems mainly used for campaign management, cross selling, direct mail and risk analysis. For last 4 years, Bala is been working with a large financial institution as senior technologist with strong business acumen and technical experience in Big Data space. He was responsible for the overall big data strategy within an organization. He has hands on experience with a range of big data architectures, including OpenStack, Hadoop, Pig, Hive or other big data frameworks.
Big Data Architect, Technical solution architect, Lead Data warehousing solution architect, Senior Teradata DBA, Ab Initio ETL expert, Informix XPS and Certified Teradata Master. Extensive knowledge in Unix/Linux systems. Bala graduated with a B.S. in Computer science Engineering from Karnataka University, India. Bala has DBA certifications in DB2 UDB, IBM Informix and NCR Teradata.
| Al Zwanenburg
Hadoop Architect and Big Data Evangelist
Al is based in Dallas, Texas and is focused on growing our client base in North America, as well as overseeing numerous client projects. Al has over 20 years of experience in Information Technology ranging from maintenance, and network administration to software development and consulting. Prior to joining Vensai, Al worked for HP Enterprise Services and Liferay. He has a B.S. in Information Systems from the University of Texas at Arlington. Al is also a Microsoft Certified Professional and Certified NetWare Engineer, Eagle Scout and a member of the Order of the Arrow.


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Essential Skills Wales (from 2015)
The Essential Skills Wales (ESW) suite of qualifications introduced in September 2015 is designed to assess the range of skills that learners need for successful learning, employment and life. They provide a single ladder of progression, spanning six levels and comprising qualifications in:
- Essential Application of Number Skills (EAoNS)
- Essential Communication Skills (ECommS)
- Essential Digital Literacy Skills (EDLS)
- Essential Employability Skills (EES)
(Entry 1 – Level 3)
(Entry 1 – Level 3)
(Entry 1 – Level 3)
(Entry 3 – Level 3)
Sara Davies introduces the new suite of Essential Skills Wales qualifications.
The Essential Skills Wales qualifications are intended for use in a range of settings at post-16 and post-14 in certain instances. They focus on the practical application of these skills, especially learners' capacity to transfer their knowledge and understanding between contexts and purposes.
Essential Skills Wales qualifications aim to enable learners to develop and demonstrate proficiency in the essential skills that employers and next-stage educators value and that learners need for progression and effective performance in learning, work and life.
Contact Details
For further information, please contact:
Head of Essential Skills Wales
Bryan Davies
029 2026 5100
Essential Skills Wales Senior Officer (Operational)Michelle Morgan
029 2026 5172
Welsh Baccalaureate and Skills Co-ordinatorJulie Rees
029 2026 5096
Additional Contact Details
Entries029 2026 5193