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Hillsborough County Government provides employees with careers that are both professionally and personally rewarding. With a wide range of independent agencies to choose from, the opportunities within Hillsborough County Government are endless! You are not just an employee within the government, you are an ambassador and business partner making a huge impact within our community that helps shape our future.
Our mission is to provide effective quality service at a reasonable cost with courtesy, integrity and accountability in a manner that protects and enhances the quality of life of our diverse population.
This position requires an individual who is motivated to stay current on the recent changes in technology that support/enhance GIS, possess good communication and troubleshooting skills, and the desire to work in a dynamic environment.
Graduation from an accredited four year degree granting college or university with a Bachelor's in Computer Science, Technology, Geography/GIS, or other related fields; And Two years of experience as a GIS Database Administrator.
A Master's Degree from an accredited college or university in Computer Science, Technology, Geography, or other related fields; And One year of experience as a GIS Developer.
An Associate's Degree from an accredited college or university in Computer Science, Technology, Geography, or other related fields; And Three years of experience as a GIS Developer.
Graduation from high school or possession of a GED Certificate; And Five years of experience directly related to the position duties.
- Customer Commitment - Proactively seeks to understand the needs of our customers and provide the highest standards of service
- Dedication to Professionalism and Integrity - Demonstrates and promotes fair, honest, professional and ethical behaviors that establishes trust throughout the organization and with the public we serve
- Organizational Excellence - Takes ownership for excellence through one's personal effectiveness and dedication to the continuous improvement of our operations
- Success through Teamwork - Collaborates and builds partnerships through trust and the open exchange of diverse ideas and perspectives to achieve organizational goals
This classification description is not intended to be, nor should it be construed as an all inclusive list of the duties associated with a particular position. Management may require incumbents to perform job duties other than those contained in this document at any time.
- Perform GIS database administration and maintenance functions utilizing Microsoft SQL Server, Server for ArcGIS, and/or ArcGIS Desktop. This includes indexing, compressing, and other database maintenance tasks to ensure a highly available enterprise environment.
- Installs and maintains development, staging and production databases. Ensures that version upgrades, tuning, and/or patches are installed as needed.
- Manages geodatabase schemas, security, user accounts, database replication, and versions.
- Plan and implement data system automation, test procedures, system backups and database archive operations in coordination with the Information and Innovation Office.
- Works with GIS Developers and Systems Administrators to develop web-based mapping applications and other GIS solutions.
- Monitor database system/server performance in coordination with other System Administrators utilizing various system tools or scripts, including System Monitor for ArcGIS. Identify, test, and resolve complex database issues as they are discovered.
- Works with System Administrators to ensure all system tiers are synchronized between staging, production, and disaster recovery.
- Create and maintain documentation and Standard Operating Procedures. Define, recommend, and develop database standards, including ensuring that all enterprise data meets the minimum metadata requirements.
- Develop process improvements and automation, where appropriate.
- May assume the authority of, and acts on behalf of, a more senior official.
- Perform other related duties as required.
- Experienced utilizing Javascript, HTML, CSS, and Python.
- Experienced (at least 2 years) in Esri ArcGIS Server, ArcGIS Enterprise/Portal, and ArcGIS Desktop projects (including ArcGIS Pro).
- Experienced working with data in an enterprise SDE database.
- Experienced working with Esri ArcGIS Online, Collector, Survey123 or Workforce.
- Knowledge of spatial analysis methods and geoprocessing tools.
- Familiar with cartographic best practices.
- Broad conceptual knowledge of GIS methodologies and workflows.
- Knowledge of computer systems, operating systems, network security configurations, database management, and web platforms.
- Familiar with other programming languages, such as XML or .NET, that may enhance development tasks.
- Familiarity using SQL Server Management Studio.
- Ability to work in a team environment and provide excellence customer service.
- Ability to communicate technical concepts to non-technical staff.
- Ability and desire to troubleshoot hardware/software technical issues associated with GIS systems.
- Ability to prioritize and manage time spent on projects and tasks in order to meet deadlines.
- Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing to end-users, vendors, management, and peers.
We offer much more than the competitive pay you expect. We value our employees and Hillsborough County Government is committed to providing a comprehensive and competitive benefits package. And because we understand that no two people are exactly alike, you can choose what best suits the needs of you and your family.
- Health Plan: The County pays towards health insurance premiums for all employees. Employees can select from two (2) healthcare plan options. Coverage is effective the first of the month following thirty (30) days of employment.
- Dental Insurance: Employees are eligible to enroll in the dental coverage and choose from four options: High DMO, Low DMO, a network Open Access Plan, and a PPO. Coverage is effective the first of the month following thirty (30) days of employment.
- Vision Care: Employees and their dependents are eligible to enroll in the vision coverage. Co-payment coverage includes exams, lens and frame, as well as an allowable contact lens expense. Coverage is effective the first of the month following thirty (30) days of employment.
- Employee Assistance Program: This program provides all employees and family members with professional, confidential counseling sessions. All employees and dependents are afforded up to six (6) free visits per Plan year. Coverage begins on the first day of employment.
- Tuition Reimbursement: Employees may be reimbursed up to $1,000 (undergraduate), $2000 (graduate) per fiscal year for classes at an accredited college or university for courses that enhance your ability to perform your current job duties.
- Holidays: Employees receive up to twelve (12) paid holidays per year.
Visit our Benefits page for more exciting details.
Veteran's Preference:
Do you qualify for Veteran's Preference? Preference will only be entitled upon initial appointment for eligible veterans and eligible spouses of veterans. Documentation that clearly shows dates of service, campaign awards or medals received, and character of discharge (DD-214 Member-4 or Service-2 copy) to support entitlement to preference must be provided at the time of application.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
Hillsborough County Government provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Hillsborough County Government complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
Hillsborough County welcomes and encourages applications from minorities, veterans, and persons with physical and mental disabilities, and will reasonably accommodate the needs of those persons in the application and testing process. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation requests will be on a case-by-case basis.
Hillsborough County Government expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Hillsborough County Government's employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge
Hillsborough County is a drug free workplace.
Response/Recovery Activities:
Employees are required to participate in response/recovery activities in response to an emergency or natural disaster affecting County operations and/or its citizens. In such situations, every effort will be made to maintain operations, but employees will be assigned to carry out response activities suited to their skills and capabilities. *MON*


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The 14 Days of Love Campaign has been hugely successful with an amazing response both nationally and locally.
So who has come out on top and who are thebestof the rest? (see what I did there?!)
Congratulations to Jill Wilson - Co-operative Travel Advisor, for coming out top in Macclesfield's most loved list. Just a few of the comments her clients' have made regarding her exceptional service:-
"Jill's service was outstanding from the moment we contacted her." H McCormick
"She is always polite, professional and totally knowledgeable." C Belfield
"I will not book a holiday again without speaking to Jill. Forget poring over the internet - this is the way to book a trip." Julian Orr
In addition to the exceptional service she provides, Jill always tries to go the extra mile by offering special offers to thebestof members, which you can find on our Offers page.
A deserving second place went to Sherrilyn Brighton, Freelance Copywriter, who also achieved an impressive fifth place on the National board. Here's what some of her client's had to say:-
"I have been using Sherrilyn for nearly 5 years and she has been a godsend." Ian C
"We use Sherrilyn to do all of the copywriting for our business. Her work and dedication is second to none and the end result is always of top quality." Paul & Dawn W
Listed as third is Macclesfield's Central Glass. Serving the people of Macclesfield for over 30 years providing quality products and expert installations, Central Glass proves that no matter how challenging the economic climate these qualities enable them to thrive where others may falter. Just one of their many satisfied customers said:-
"I recently had new windows & doors fitted the guys at Central Glass did a fantastic job and they caused very little disruption. I would recommend them to everyone!!" Arthur L
Fourth on our list is QualitySolicitors Roberts Crossley, and deservedly so, being a company who go out of their way to de-mystify the law and ensure their excellent services are easily accessible to all. They are also highly pro-active in their efforts to save you both time and money through their regular special offers.
In fifth place is local charity, Food4Macc, whose unique approach to all things home grown and organic have seen them flourish. Regular informative meetings, sharing their wealth of knowledge and expertise in all things environmental are helping make Macclesfield the eco friendly town we should all be aiming for.
It goes without saying that every business featured on thebestof Macclesfield deserves a mention, but sadly, space does not permit that. However, let's not forget this excellent campaign, and that in twelve months time it will be run again. Keep adding your testimonials not just with this in mind, but to reassure our local businesses and tradesmen that their services are truly appreciated within the Macclesfield community.
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Today, I'd like to extend an invitation to my blog readers to look at the future of services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) from the Imagine! perspective.
Perhaps part of the reason for our struggles with sharing this message with a broader audience lies in the words we have chosen. To be blunt, "technology," and its cousin "assistive technology," come up short when trying to describe how we see the future of services.
So I'm making an effort today to be more precise with my language. While I will undoubtedly continue to use the generic "technology" in this blog and elsewhere, I will try to incorporate more specific language when appropriate.
Language such as:
Cognitive Prosthetics: these are devices used as memory or organization aids for people with cognitive challenges. Examples of cognitive prosthetics Imagine! has explored using include task prompters that support employment or assist in activities of daily living.
Artificial Intelligence: the theory and development of computer systems able to perform tasks that normally require human intelligence, such as visual perception, speech recognition, decision-making, and translation between languages. An example of how Imagine! is working to incorporate artificial intelligence into our services: our collaboration with the University of Colorado to help "teach" Amazon Echo and Alexa products to understand non-verbal commands so even non-verbal individuals can take advantage of the amazing opportunities for independent action and environmental control these devices bring.
Augmented Reality: a technology that superimposes a computer-generated image on a user's view of the real world, thus providing a composite view. The many individuals who are served by (and who work for) Imagine! who enjoy games like Pokemon Go can tell you how Augmented Reality can increase opportunities for community participation.
Virtual Reality: the computer-generated simulation of a three-dimensional image or environment that can be interacted with in a seemingly real or physical way by a person using special electronic equipment, such as a helmet with a screen inside or gloves fitted with sensors. We've been exploring incorporating this form of technology into our services from way back in the early days of Wii games.
We have to take the position, a collective movement, to commit an effort to re-imagine a world for people with intellectual disabilities. We can create a world full of opportunity because we embraced the four technologies above. Won't you join me? Come on … use your imagination!
Then again, what do I know?
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Serve burger on top of spinach leaves with Pomegranate Balsamic Vinegar of Modena or your favorite salad dressing.
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Brazil Fun & Sun
8 Days
Rio de Janeiro to Rio de Janeiro
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Tour Overview
This is the perfect mix of cultural saturation in the thriving Brazilian city of Rio de Janeiro with an equal dose of indulgent relaxation on some of the continent's most stunning beaches. After familiarising yourself with the lively Rio and its amazing sights, both physical and cultural, head out to the island of Ilha Grande, where you will spend four idyllic nights on this beautiful beach-covered island.
Please note: This is a sample itinerary and can be tailored to suit your own personal needs and budget. Click here for more information on our Tailor-made Tours.
About this tour
- Accommodation:7 night(s) in hotels
- Transportation:Private Vehicle, Foot
- Meals:7 Breakfast(s), 1 Lunch(es)
- Country:Brazil
Included Activities
- Arrival Transfer
- Full day tour of Rio de Janeiro
- Departure Transfer
Day 1 - Arrive Rio de Janeiro
Your holiday starts here in Rio de Janeiro, one of the most visited cities in Brazil. You will be collected from the airport and transferred to your hotel in the city.
Famed for its golden beaches, vibrant culture and of course the alluring Christ the Redeemer statue, Rio de Janeiro offers travellers a unique insight into Brazilian city culture. After check in to your hotel, you are free to start exploring the city or relax and recharge after your flight.
Included Excursions
Arrival Transfer
1 night(s) in hotels
Day 2 - Rio de Janeiro City Tour
Today you will be collected from your hotel for a full day small group jeep tour, to discover Rio's most stunning points. Your day will start at the Tijuca Forest which is an ecologically preserved area and the biggest urban forest in the world. You will stop at the Chinese View Turret where you will have spectacular views of Ipanema and Copacabana beaches, Guanabara Bay and the city of Niteroi. Walk around the crystalline waterfalls and hike through gentle trails in the forest. After the visit to the National Park, you will continue to Corcovado Hill, located in the Tijuca Forest, where the Christ Redeemer Statue is located. From the observatory, you will see several landmarks including the Maracana Stadium and the Sugarloaf Mountain.
After lunch you will continue on to that very site, located at the mouth of Guanabara Bay, which once acted as a visual reference for navigators. Its privileged location and significance to Rio's history make it an iconic landmark in the city. To finish the tour, you will visit the Botanical Garden, created by D. Joao VI in 1817 to serve as a cultivation centre for exotic plants. With many pleasing hiding places, it was one of Tom Jobim's favourite spots who was the co-inventor of Bossa Nova music.
The rest of the day is free.
Included Excursions
Full day tour of Rio de Janeiro
1 night(s) in hotels
1 Breakfast(s), 1 Lunch(es)
Day 3 - Rio de Janeiro
Today is free to soak up more of the sites of Rio. From the sun kissed beaches, host of water based activities or cultural tours, we are sure there will be something that takes your fancy.
You could spend the day relaxing on the golden sand, from the popular Copacabana beach to the stylish Ipanema beach. The quieter beach of Leblon is perfect for surfing enthusiasts, with its picturesque rolling waves. You could also visit the famous Lapa Steps or wander the charming, narrow streets of the Santa Teresa neighbourhood.
1 night(s) in hotels
1 Breakfast(s)
Day 4 - Ilha Grande
Today you will be collected from your hotel and join a group to make the drive south along the winding road to the port where you will board the ferry to the beautiful island of Ilha Grande.
This stunning destination, still richly forested and with marvelous beaches and charming little communities, offers a great place to relax close to Rio. Voted one of the 10 most beautiful areas in the world, it is famous for its unique combination of rustic charm, architectural harmony and incredible natural beauty.
We have left the next few days free for you to do as much or as little as you please. Most activities here are associated with water, either sailing trips above or diving below the crystal blue waters.
Explore secluded beaches, hike to waterfalls or relax in the picturesque Blue Lagoon. The island is a car free zone and therefore the perfect place to unwind and enjoy the nature that surrounds you.
4 night(s) in hotels
4 Breakfast(s)
Day 8 - Depart Rio de Janeiro
Your adventure of a lifetime comes to an end today. If you have a late flight or have lengthened your stay by adding post tour accommodation you will have more time to explore the sights.
It is time to say your goodbyes to Ilha Grande as you join the transfer back to Rio and then onto the airport to meet your flight home.
Included Excursions
Departure Transfer
1 Breakfast(s)
Essential Information
What's Not Included
- Visas and travel insurance
- International flights to/from the start/end of your tour and departure taxes
- Spending money – budget for meals, snacks, drinks, limited souvenirs, laundry, tips and any extras
- International and regional flights and any applicable airport taxes
Prefer to speak to a specialist?
0800 804 8435
Tailor-made Specialist
Why I love this trip
Rio manages to combine a lively city atmosphere with perfect sun-soaking beach spots, whilst the coastline of Ilha Grande is like paradise on earth. Contact me to personalise your perfect beach escape to Brazil's most popular city.


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France and NATO
France's involvement in NATO's deterrence and collective defense mission
Collective defense, which is historically NATO's primary objective, remains the Alliance's main responsibility, in accordance with Article 5 of the Washington Treaty: "an armed attack against one or more of them in Europe or North America shall be considered an attack against them all" and each will take "such action as it deems necessary, including the use of armed force, to restore and maintain the security of the North Atlantic area".
To date, Article 5 has only been used in response to the terrorist attacks of 11 September 2001, which lead to an anti-terrorism operation being activated in the Mediterranean.
NATO takes the necessary deterrence and defense measures against any threat and aggression and against any emerging security challenge which could compromise the fundamental security of one or several Allies. The strategic concept recalls that "deterrence, based on an appropriate mix of nuclear and conventional capabilities, remains a core element" of NATO's collective defense strategy.
When confronted with the illegal invasion of Crimea in 2014 and the war in Ukraine, the Allies decided, during the Warsaw summit of 2016, to enhance their assurance measures (air policing missions for certain Allies) and deploy an enhanced Forward Presence (eFP) in Poland and the Baltic States, as well as tailored Forward Presence (tFP) around the Black Sea.
France played an active role in strengthening the Alliance's deterrence and defense posture. The French armed forces contribute significantly and regularly to the Western allies' measures of reassurance launched in 2014 and the forward presence measures launched in 2016. On average, nearly 4,000 personnel are deployed every year.
France contributes to reassurance measures in two ways: air policing and intelligence gathering missions (including Airborne Warning and Control System flights every month) and participation in NATO exercises (20 exercises were scheduled in the region for 2018 including the Trident Juncture exercise in which 3,000 French soldiers participated).
As regards enhanced Forward Presence (Baltic countries and Poland), France provides an armoured, mechanized combined arms battalion company team of 300 personnel including Leclerc tanks and infantry combat vehicles, integrated over eight months over alternate years in a multinational batallion in Estonia (2017, 2019) and Lithuania (2018, 2020) alongside the United Kingdom and Germany, respectively. This strong commitment is unanimously appreciated.
As regards the tailored Forward Presence (Romania and Bulgaria), France participates with vessel deployments in the Black Sea (two to three per year) and maritime surveillance missions using maritime patrol aircraft.
France, NATO and the fight against terrorism
International cooperation is a fundamental dimension in tackling terrorism. France is already working with the international organizations to which it belongs including, the EU, UN and NATO, through bilateral relations and platforms for sharing information and expertise.
In this regard, the added value of NATO is the expertise that it has developed in its military component to fight terrorism, both operationally and in building military capabilities of third States:
NATO's main role in fighting international terrorism is to accustom our armies to working together and to make them more effective and interoperable in conducting military operations: Although NATO is not currently conducting any counter-terrorism operations, its military operations, particularly in Afghanistan, have increased the interoperability of the Allies and partners.
NATO also plays a role to further the development of counter-terrorism capabilities of the Allies, determining the overall need.
The expertise developed within NATO also helps to create ties with other competent international organizations and to increase the capabilities of partners involved in military cooperation.
During the Brussels summit of 11 and 12 July 2018, the Allies launched, at the request of the Iraqi authorities, a non-combat training missions to support the ramp up of the Iraqi security forces, in addition to the action of the Global Coalition against Daesh.
A decisive contribution to the balanced sharing of responsibilities
According to the French White Paper on Defense and National Security of April 2013, France's defense and national security strategy is not apprehended outside the NATO framework and its commitment within the EU. The 2017 Defense and National Security Strategic Review confirmed this strategy by describing the Atlantic Alliance as a "key component of European security".
France therefore fully takes part in a balanced sharing of responsibilities and costs:
France has dedicated 1.81% of its GDP to the NATO budget in 2018, versus 1.78% in 2017, ranking 6 out of the 29 contributors. France dedicated 24.17% of its defense budget in 2017 to major acquisitions and research and development versus 24.44% in 2016 (ranking 6 out of 29).
France has committed to increase its defense spending to 2% of its national wealth in 2025. To support this commitment, the military programming bill 2019-2025 includes an unprecedented effort of €198 billion for armed forces over its first five years. At this time, France will devote 1.91% of its GDP to defense spending. Resources for the years 2024 and 2025 will be set out during an update scheduled for 2021, taking into account the macroeconomic situation at that time.
France is one of the rare Allies to have a defense tool that has been tested in combat covering the entire range. National capability priorities will ensure that this defense tool is updated consistent with the objectives approved within NATO and the European Union.
France has contributed through its operations in Sahel and in the Levant to the overall security of the Alliance and of Europe. It has deployed 300 staff to Estonia in the enhanced Forward Presence to contribute to the deterrence mission decided in Europe. Through its operational commitments France contributes to NATO's political and military credibility.
France also plays a driving role in mobilizing and empowering European States in the fields of security and defense. The recent European initiatives in this field (Permanent Structured Cooperation and EU European Defense Fund, European Intervention Initiative around ten European States) fully complement NATO's action and therefore help Europeans to invest more in their defense tools and be more effective and proactive from a military perspective.
Review of the latest NATO summits
The NATO Wales Summit of 4-5 September 2014: a pivotal moment for Euro-Atlantic Security
The NATO Summit, which was held in Wales on 4 and 5 September 2014, took into account France's priorities:
- the Summit demonstrated the Alliance's unity in a period of international tensions where its internal cohesion had been tested. Our mutual commitments to collective defence were strengthened;
- the transatlantic partnership was reaffirmed, as was the importance of the role of Defense Europe, a crucial element of the Alliance's security;
- adaptation of the military tool of the Allies, with the adoption of a "Readiness Action Plan" and a series of measures to help NATO adapt to the development of threats and preserve our security. Good progress was made on projects France promotes on intelligence in operations, which is essential to our armed forces;
- strong Allied commitment to upping their defense effort. While France is one of the European countries that is exemplary in this area, it encouraged better burden-sharing, which is also a requirement for the credibility of Defense Europe;
- adoption of an enhanced cyber defense policy encouraging NATO to better defend its networks and supporting the efforts made by the Allies in this area;
- progress on the reform of NATO, which will be continued by the new Secretary-General.
NATO Summit in Warsaw, on 8 and 9 July 2016
The Warsaw Summit was an opportunity to show a united, inclusive and responsible Alliance.
In Warsaw, the Allies committed to "unambiguously demonstrate, as part of our overall posture, Allies' solidarity, determination, and ability to act by triggering an immediate Allied response to any aggression" (paragraph 40 of the Warsaw Summit Communiqué).
The Allies thus committed to establish an Enhanced Forward Presence in Baltic countries and Poland. France announced that it would play its full role, with the deployment in 2017 of a company, three to six months a year, to Estonia.
The Enhanced Forward Presence is meant for times of peace. It is an ad hoc mechanism, which is in line with NATO's non-aggressive, predictable and defensive posture with regard to Russia. It complies with the Founding Act on Mutual Relations, Cooperation and Security between NATO and the Russian Federation signed in 1997. In addition to bolstering its defense and deterrence posture, NATO keeps the lines of communication open with Russia to avoid risks and increase transparency.
The commitment made at the Wales Summit in September 2014 on defense budgets was reaffirmed. An additional commitment was also taken, at the instigation of France, by all of the Allies, to build their national cyber defence capacities. Cyber space was recognized as an operational area, with the precautions desired by France (recognition of international law, posture of restraint).
The role of the Alliance in the South was recognized when it has added value (continued engagement in Afghanistan, support for the coalition against Daesh) and in support of the European Union in the Mediterranean region.
Finally, the summit highlighted NATO-EU relations with the signature of a joint declaration of the leaders from both organizations.
The NATO special meeting of Heads of State and Government held in Brussels on 25 May 2017
This brief meeting, held in the year following the election of the US president, provided the opportunity:
- To reaffirm a united Alliance and a solid transatlantic relationship;
- To reaffirm France's desire to implement the commitments taken at the Wales Summit in 2014 to increase defense spending and modernize capabilities. This commitment is in keeping with ongoing initiatives to shore up European defense;
- To talk about the role NATO can play in stepping up counter-terrorism efforts, and particularly in deciding whether the Global Coalition against Daesh should join NATO. Given the military support NATO has already provided the Coalition, this decision is above all a practical one, which should allow the Alliance to participate in the Coalition's political deliberations;
- For Belgian authorities to officially hand over the building of the new headquarters to NATO's allied countries.
NATO Summit in Brussels, on 11 and 12 July 2018
For France, this meeting was an opportunity to demonstrate that NATO is a united and mutually supportive organization, effective in external theatres, modern in its use of resources and credible terms of collective defense.
This is shown through:
- Respecting our commitments to balancing the burden, be it regarding our defense expenditure, our capacities or our operational commitments. For the fourth consecutive year, the Europeans have increased their defense budgets. The fast and substantial progress on Defense Europe is also a major contribution to the Alliance's security.
- Our commitment to collective defense, shown by strengthening our command structure, our efforts to enhance the mobility and readiness of forces and the decision to maintain reassurance measures. France has notably deployed over 300 personnel within NATO's enhanced Forward Presence in the Baltic States and announced, during the Defense Ministers Meeting in February 2019, a substantial contribution to NATO's Readiness Initiative (one brigade, three air squadrons and three ships, i.e. up to 10% of the initiative).
- Strengthening the Alliance's role in counter-terrorism, particularly thanks to NATO's efforts regarding partners' defense capacity building. France therefore supported the launch – at the request of Iraqi authorities – of a NATO training mission in Iraq.
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Cottontown Brew Lab is creating a buzz in Columbia, and fans may soon have a place to enjoy the popular product straight from the source.
The production-only microbrewery is planning an expansion of its 1223 Franklin St. building to include a wraparound deck. The deck will act as a temporary tasting room while renovations continue on the inside of the former garage.
Plans for the inside of the brewery include a more formal tasting room, full kitchen and restaurant.
Owner Zack Jones said the project is being proposed to the city planning commission, but there is no timeline for when either project will begin.
"The thought of a deck appealed to me, and the builder said he could do the job quickly," Owens said.
Jones said the deck would measure between 10-to-12 feet away from the Sumter Street side of the building and run along the side of the property. It would include an overhang and portable fans to keep patrons cool.
"That size still gives us some grass space for games, like cornhole, and a privacy fence to help keep the tranquility of the neighborhood," Jones said.
Brandon Evans, Cottontown Brew Lab's head brewer, said the deck will allow for a variety of sample beers. Evans said a mobile setup on the deck could accommodate close to 10 different beers.
"All we need is somewhere for people to come, a couple of bathrooms and a kitchen for DHEC (specifications)," Evans said. "We're an establishment serving alcohol, and that means a lot more rules and regulations. We understand that."
Evans said the kitchen will start small, serving things such as hot dogs and chips. Jones said food trucks will be on site at times to help provide food for customers. The inside tap room is expected to have a full kitchen and a restaurant.
"This deck gives me the freedom to start putting out small batches (of beer) that only make three or four kegs," Evans said. "When we get something with a great response, we can put it on the larger system and make sure it gets to all our accounts throughout the city."
Evans said his product is being served in several Columbia restaurants. Cottontown Brew Lab currently has an agreement with Comer Distributing Company in Rock Hill, which distributes the beer in Columbia, Rock Hill and Aiken. Evans said a goal is to find distribution in Charleston and Greenville.
"We're trying to keep the buzz strong until we can get that tasting room open," Evans said. "Our Facebook feed is blowing up with people trying to schedule us for events. May was our highest-selling month so far."
Evans said the brewery is currently producing and selling up to 40 barrels a month to local restaurants, where the brewery's offerings are being found with increasing frequency.
One seasonal variety, a rose lager brewed with strawberries, peaches and hibiscus, is available at Cottontown neighbor Indah Coffee. Cottontown's Bull Street Wheat is on tap at Pawley's Front Porch in Five Points, and the brewery partnered with Motor Supply Co. to make a sour ale available to the Vista restaurant's patrons last month.
The brewery launched its Carolina Crush session IPA at The Grand boutique bowling alley during a Pups and Pints event that drew dozens of people — and their dogs — to Main Street on May 30. Beer release events have also been held at Craft & Draft on Devine Street, Casual Pint in Lexington and BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse in Irmo.


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List of Channel 4 movies, listed alphabetically with film trailers when available. Channel 4 has produced some popular movies, so film buffs can use this list to find a few that they haven't already seen. This best Channel 4 movies list displays shorts as well as feature films made by Channel 4, including theatrical releases, limited releases, and made-for-TV Channel 4 movies.
List contains movies like Hunger and Maurice.If you want to answer the questions, "What movies did Channel 4 produce?" and "What films did Channel 4 distribute?" then this list can help you out.
- An Angel at My Table is a 1990 New Zealand-Australian-British film directed by Jane Campion. The film is based on Janet Frame's three autobiographies, To the Is-Land, An Angel at My Table, and The Envoy from Mirror City. The film was very well received, winning multiple awards including at the New Zealand Film and Television awards, the Toronto International Film Festival and received second prize at the Venice Film Festival.... more on Wikipedia
- Actors: Kerry Fox, Kevin J. Wilson, Maggie Tarver, Melina Bernecker, Mark Morrison
- Released: 1990
- Directed by: Jane Campion
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- Actors: Rupert Graves, Samantha Bond, Joseph Mawle, Luke Treadaway, David Leon
- Released: 2007
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Golden French Toast
Total TimePrep/Total Time: 25 min.
Makes6 servings
- 1/3 cup fresh orange juice
- 1 teaspoon grated orange zest
- 4 large eggs
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
- 1/4 cup butter, cubed
- 12 slices day-old French bread (3/4 inch thick)
- Maple syrup
- In a bowl, combine orange juice, zest, eggs and cardamom; beat well. Melt the butter in a 13x9-in. pan in the oven. Remove pan from oven. Dip the bread on both sides in the egg mixture; place in a single layer in pan. Bake at 450° for 10 minutes, turning once. Serve with syrup.
Nutrition Facts1 piece: 219 calories, 12g fat (6g saturated fat), 162mg cholesterol, 332mg sodium, 20g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 7g protein.
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Delicious and a great way to have French toast ready for everyone to eat at the same time while it's still fresh and warm. Really great recipe! My new go-to!
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Loved it!
Oct 10, 2014
Although I cooked these on the griddle instead of baking in the oven, they were were so good! (I left out the butter and sprayed the griddle with nonstick spray.)
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YUM! Makes an easy yet delicious special breakfast. We used wheat French bread and bottled orange juice.~ Theresa
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Feb 12, 2010
This was easy & delicious. My family loved it! I didn't have fresh oj, so I used Tropicana. I worked out fine. I also substituted cinnamon for the cardmom, because I didn't have it on hand.
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Destination Imagination (DI) is proud to announce the appointment of Michael Flachbart as managing director of development and strategic initiatives. Flachbart will collaborate with the DI Board of Trustees on expanding existing initiatives in addition to spearheading the creation of new scalable opportunities for increased engagement of Destination Imagination's academic offerings and strategic alliances.
A deeply respected voice in the space science education community, Flachbart spent nearly three decades with the U.S. Space & Rocket Center in Huntsville, Alabama in various positions. In his most recent role, Flachbart served as vice president of Global Space Camp Operations where he oversaw all aspects of Space Camp Operations for more than 30,000 trainees annually; attending all 50 states as well as more than 60 international locations. Flachbart's work also supported the licensed operations of Space Camp campuses in Laval, Canada and Izmir, Turkey as well as supporting regional partners in Beijing, China and Dubai, UAE. The weeklong immersive STEM-based space training programs has produced more than 700,000 graduates.
"Welcoming Michael to the Destination Imagination leadership team is an exciting moment for the organization and for our global community of learners," said Dr. Chuck Cadle, CEO of Destination Imagination. "His rich international experience in space science education combined with his passion for inspiring student curiosity and exploration will greatly enhance our STEAM academic challenges as we continue to work toward preparing students for the 21st century workforce."
Flachbart also joins four other recently appointed DI team members as the organization builds capacity for continued growth. These strategic leadership additions signify Destination Imagination's heightened commitment to teaching students the creative process and empowering them with the skills needed to succeed in an ever-changing world. Recent Destination Imagination appointments include:
- Stephan Turnipseed, Executive Vice President and Chief Program Officer
- Eric Wolff, Managing Director of HR, Culture and Communications;
- Johnny Wells, Director of Education;
- Amanda Potter, Program Coordinator
"Joining Destination Imagination now allows me to be a part of extending a child's STEM-based learning experiences from one week to an entire year of challenges that also include fine arts concepts," said Michael Flachbart. "This is an incredible organization that I truly believe is positively transforming our citizens, workers and leaders for the 21st century and beyond. I look forward to working with the leadership and board members to drive Destination Imagination's mission forward."
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Needless to say I love coffee. My story's laitmotif remains coffee, irrespective of the revolutionary times to come. Ever since I ran into Cafe Frei, I've made a purpose of mapping all the remarkable coffee shops in the country, and more. So, to go on with my list, may I introduce my latest discovery.
This month, on top of my list, calmly lays, with an English accent, Kabina. This small and intimate coffee shop finds its origin in Craiova, my hometown, which every time I visit surprises me through new and inovative ways of entertaining its citizens. Kabina is the kind of coffee shop that treats every person walking into the door with multicultural flavours of the English nation: a phone cabin here, a wall clock there, a touch of red and blue paint on the walls, cleverish routes to the bathroom and some music for a little ambiance.
Adjoining the Julius Meinl concept, Kabina invites its guests to join a drink at either one of their high or low chairs, by the wall or by the window, should you have any preferences. Fear not agglomeration, as there are as many tables as ten, but as full as a football field. When it comes to the menu, you should take your time to read it twice: first, to scan all your available choices and second, to choose all that's available. From the classic espresso to the viennese cappuccino, iced frappe or colorful latte, the coffee shop's list suits every taste, either caffeinated or decaffeinated. If you feel like going nuts with some hot chocolate, I'd recommend you let the chocolate get the nuts and just go with it. Either black, or white, you can choose between crazy flavours, sweet, bitter or chili incentives.
The list of drinks doesn't stop here, as there are also a few listed pages to be discovered by the tea lovers. Cocktails in all sorts of colors, alchoolic or not, are waiting for their niche to devour them. If you've reached the last page of the menu, and still have a hard time choosing your beverage, you might as well go for either one of the Ursus Breweries beers. Last but not least, you can indulge yourself with one of the coffee shop's delicious muffins, which will beautifully match your coffee choices.
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Tour the beautiful city of San Sebastian in a comfy, convenient way, when you take this fantastic panoramic bus tour. You can hop on and off at any of the stops whenever you want, making it easy for you to explore the city at your own pace.
Route and stops
The San Sebastian sightseeing bus sets off from República Argentina Street, in front of the Victoria Eugenia Theater. The route makes 15 stops at the most iconic landmarks around the capital of the Guipuzcoa region including Paseo Nuevo, Zurriola beach, Ondarreta, and La Concha, the Miramar Palace, and the Cathedral of the Good Shepherd to name just a few.
You will also enjoy fascinating English-language audio commentary of the monuments and landmarks as you pass them in this open-top bus.
How it works
The ticket is valid for one day from when it is used for the first time.
You can get on or off the bus at any of its stops, as many times as you like, for the duration of the ticket.
Times and frequency
- September and October: 10:30 am, 11:30 am, 12:30 pm, 1:30 pm, 3:30 pm, 4:30 pm and 5:30 pm. Departures Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
- November: 10:30 am, 11:30 am, 12:30 pm, 1:30 pm, 3:30 pm and 4:30 pm. Departures Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays.
- December 4th - 8th and December 20th - 31st: 10:30 am, 11:30 am, 12:30 pm, 1:30 pm, 3:30 pm and 4:30 pm. Daily departures.
- December 11th - 13th and December 18th - 20th: 10:30 am, 11:30 am, 12:30 pm, 1:30 pm, 3:30 pm and 4:30 pm. Departures Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
- December 24th: 10:30 am, 11:30 am, 12:30 pm and 1:30 pm.
Covid-19 Measures
All of our providers comply with local legislation and applicable health recommendations regarding protection and safety, to help avoid the spread of Covid-19. Specifically, the provider of this tour will apply the following measures:
- Tours or activities will not consist of more than 25 people per group.
- A safe distance of one metre between clients will be maintained whenever possible.
- The use of masks is obligatory. The client must bring their own mask.
- Alcohol gel will be available before, during, and after the service.
- All those running the service (guide, driver etc...) will wear a mask throughout its duration.
- All those running the service (guide, driver etc...) will wear gloves throughout its duration.
- Disinfected radio units will be provided, and headphones will be single-use.
- Handing out of printed material such as maps or brochures will be avoided.
- The temperature and wellness of all those taking part in the service will be monitored daily, excluding and maintaining in quarantine any who display fever or symptoms.
- The transport used will be disinfected before and after each service and deep-cleaned every 24 hours.
- Showing your voucher on your phone will be enough, and it is not necessary to print anything.
|Children from 5 to 12 years old
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AdultsUS$ 14
Children from 5 to 12 years oldUS$ 7
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1 day.
The tour includes audio commentary in English.
Unlimited use of the sightseeing bus for 1 day.
Headphones for each person.
When to book?
Book as soon as possible to guarantee availability, especially during public holidays and festivities.
Digital voucher
We will send you a voucher that you can show on your phone to take part in the activity.
Frequently asked questions
Q - How to book?
A - To reserve the activity, choose the date and complete the form on this page. You will receive your confirmation immediately.
If you still have more questions, check out our section on frequently asked questions. If you need help to book an activity or have any enquiries, please contact us.
Free cancellation
Meeting point
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FULLERTON – David Meyer can see humor in just about anything, so there's little in the wounded veteran's life that isn't potential fodder for a joke:
His prosthetic legs are great props for Halloween gags.
He doesn't sit on a wheelchair — it's a platform for a love god.
There are however, a few things that Mayer, 33, doesn't make light of. For example, there is no hint of humor in the former Army specialist's voice when he talks about how much of a difference the house promised to him by Homes for Our Troops will make in his life.
"I won't have to depend on anyone to come and help me," Mayer said. "The more independent I will be, the better life I will live."
Homes for Our Troops is a Boston-based nonprofit that uses fundraisers, donations, and volunteer labor to build free specially-modified homes for wounded veterans across the country.
Mayer's home will be the fifth built by the organization in California. A location in Orange County would be the non-profit's first.
Although the project was initially slated for Placentia, the nonprofit has not been able to find land in the city – or anywhere else in Orange County – within its $150,000 land budget, and has begun looking at Riverside as a new location.
Regardless of where the home is built, the nonprofit is seeking the help of lots of volunteers to help it accomplish its mission: A home for Mayer.
The nonprofit expects to complete the home within six months of purchasing the land, and hopes to use all donated materials and labor to make land the nonprofit's only expenditure.
Mayer, who was raised in Brea, was on his second tour of duty in Iraq in 2008 when an explosively formed penetrator, a kind of improvised explosive device, tore through the weakest spot in the vehicle's armor, showering him with shrapnel.
War is a numbers game, Mayer said, and unfortunately he was on the receiving end of a one-in-a-million shot.
Everyone in the vehicle survived, but Mayer and two others were left double amputees.
He was flown to Germany, and then to Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Washington, D.C.
"He forced himself to stay awake until I got to the hospital," his mom, Marjory Mayer said. "His first words to me were, 'Mom, you don't have to worry, I am happy to be alive. Everything is going to be OK.'"

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Mayer spent two years at Walter Reed recovering, before moving back to Orange County in August.
His mom, who lives in Placentia, found him an apartment in Fullerton big enough for him to get around in his wheelchair, and Mayer has begun to move on with his life.
Mayer is following the advice of caretakers at Walter Reed who tried to show him that he can continue living in much the same way as he did before. He hangs out with his friends, goes out to the occasional club, and bought a car specially modified so he can drive again.
Throughout it all, Mayer has maintained a sort of positive pragmatism.
"If you can see the humor in it all, you can see that while it's a life-changing event, you can move on and deal with it," Mayer said.
The guys who don't feel that way, who get really sad and depressed, Mayer said, are the ones who will end up in a nursing home in 10 years or on the side of the road with an "Iraq Vet" sign.
Mayer is determined not to end up that way.
A self-professed computer geek with a penchant for programming and code-breaking, Mayer hopes to find a job working for a cyber security company before eventually starting his own business.
He hopes to be able to stay in Orange County near his family and his friends, though he will be grateful for his new home wherever it is built.
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"These are the little things that will help me live easier and better," Mayer said. "While the (injury) changed my life, it didn't make it any worse."
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Last Tuesday, President Donald Trump delivered his third State of the Union address. Throughout history the State of the Union has been a rather cordial event. Democrats and Republicans alike suck it up, and throw aside their differences for a few hours to acknowledge the achievements the country has made that year. Most of the time members of the minority party have attended the State of the Union and have acted like adults. Even last year Speaker Nancy Pelosi clapped when Donald Trump addressed the country's achievements. But this year, everything was different.
On the eve of his acquittal from a bogus impeachment, President Trump gave a phenomenal speech. Unlike predictions, he did not speak about the impeachment witch hunt he was going through and he did not use the speech as a club to beat Democrats with. He stuck to one topic the whole speech: the greatness of the United States of America. He boasted about how strong the economy is. He praised the bipartisan support behind legislation that help the American people – like the recent crime reform bills that were passed.
He highlighted how the economy is booming. He praised the record low unemployment numbers for African-Americans. He noted how the net worth of lower income earners is skyrocketing compared to the net worth of those in the top 1%. And he did not mention any of these facts in any partisan manner. He was simply highlighting the great things we have accomplished as a country; rather than as a party.
President Trump's praise for our great country did not end with the record setting economy. He boasted that the United States military eliminated vicious terrorists like Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, and Qasem Soleimani. Some of the President's guests in the gallery were individuals whose immediate family members were killed by these terrorists.
In contrast to the proud Americans who, regardless of their political views, were happy to hear these facts and statistics that proved another record breaking year for America – not the President, the country. But the Democrats in Congress could not stand it. Literally, they did not stand. Regardless of who or what was being honored most Democrats would not stand – not even once. Congressional Democrats took their masks off last night and showed the American people who they really are and what they really think of our country.
They did not applaud the record breaking economic numbers that the President mentioned. They did not applaud the record low unemployment rates for African-Americans. They did not even bring themselves to applaud when the President mentioned that we eliminated two vicious terrorists who had killed literally hundreds of American soldiers.
Not only did they avoid applauding the economic breakthroughs and national security achievements – the Democrats in Congress have a disdain for America so deep and bitter that they did not even applaud the special guests in the gallery that Trump was praising.
When Trump introduced Janiyah Davis, a fourth grade student from Philadelphia, and mentioned how she will be getting a scholarship to go to a private school – one which she has been waiting years for, the Democrats did not clap. When Trump introduced Juan Guaido, the Interim President of Venezuela who is fighting back against the current tyrannical regime, the Democrats did not clap. When Trump introduced Kelli Hake and her son Gage, and mentioned how Kelli's husband Christopher Hake was killed by bomb in Iraq supplied by Qasem Soleimani, and let them know that the death of their husband and father has been avenged by the killing of Qasem Soleimani, the Democrats did not clap.
At some point in the speech, President Trump introduced a young gentleman named Iain Lanphier, an eight grader who dreams of joining the new Space Force. Sitting next to Iain was his Great-Grandfather, Retired Brigadier General Charles McGee, one of the few remaining Tuskegee Airman. President Trump praised Charles McGee for his service, and let him know that the American people appreciate the sacrifices he has made. According to John Gage from the Washington Post, Democrats including Ilhan Omar and Rashida Tlaib did not even stand to clap for Charles McGee.
The Democrats in Congress proved to us last night that we have been right all along. They hate our great country and they hate our President. Their Trump Derangement Syndrome is so deep that they do not even cheer the bipartisan achievements that have benefited our country. At the end of the speech, Nancy Pelosi ripped up the copies of the speech that were given to her. She ripped up a speech that was full of praise for our country, our economy, and wonderful individuals who are making – and keeping – our country great. That shows exactly how she feels about our country's achievements. As long as Trump is President, elected Democrats don't care and cannot admit we have achieved.
Yes, the Democrats present at the State of the Union proved us right, and they confirmed what we have known all along. They hate our President more than they love our country – and while that will in fact help the President get re-elected, it is terribly sad.
When Trump gets re-elected in 2020, they are going to hate our country even more than they do now. Here's a message for moderate Democrat voters who were on the fence about their party lines; ponder no further. Your choice is clear – and stark. Either join the party that loves and respects these great United States America, or stay with the party that dreams of ripping up the Constitution the same way they ripped up a speech full of praise for our country.
David Ter-Petrosyan is a student at Glendale Community College studying Economic Philosophy. He is a delegate to the California Republican Party and a founding member of the Armenian Republican Association.


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The 54-year-old New York City-based Fesco Group forged its market presence at its start primarily as a distributor of major CE brands. But the company has, of late, grown and expanded its dealer outreach, and now offers four brands it has developed on its own and two that it is licensing.
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NBA Analyst Previews Anthony Davis Sweepstakes
Which teams have the best odds of landing AD? Jeff Goodman breaks it down on Taz & The Moose
With the New Orleans Pelicans winning the Zion Williamson Sweepstakes on Tuesday, the Anthony Davis Sweepstakes can officially begin.
Ultimately, who has the best chance of landing AD? Is it the Lakers? The Celtics? The Knicks?
Stadium NBA analyst Jeff Goodman dropped by CBS Sports Radio on Wednesday to break it all down.
"Can the Knicks offer the best package to get AD? You've got the No. 3 pick – where, to me, anything beyond the top three really doesn't have much value," Goodman said on Taz & The Moose. "If you're the Lakers and you're trading the No. 4 pick, that just doesn't have nearly as much value. The drop-off from three to four is significant. You've also got Dallas' first-round pick in 2021, you got your pick next year – and you're probably going to stink again.
"So the Knicks do have the draft assets," Goodman continued, "(but) I don't think they have the assets on the court. People are acting like Mitchell Robinson has got value. Mitchell Robinson doesn't have any value yet. Kevin Knox doesn't have any value yet."
The Lakers and Celtics, meanwhile, can offer more than picks.
"The Lakers have players to offer," Goodman said. They got (Brandon) Ingram, they got Lonzo Ball, they got Kyle Kuzma, and then you've got the Celtics that are kind of a wild card. To be frank, if they threw Jayson Tatum in the deal for Anthony Davis, I think they get it done."
Goodman, though, doesn't expect Boston to put Tatum on the table.
"I don't," he said. "I don't because I don't think Anthony Davis – unless he says to Danny Ainge, 'I'm going to sign a long-term deal' – you can't do that. And I'm not sure Rich Paul wants him in Boston, ultimately. I don't think he ends up in Boston. I think he ends up in L.A. because they've got some good young players, and while the 4-pick doesn't have a ton of value, if you package it with a bunch of those good young players, you're in business."
Those "good young players," however, were all first-round picks. Ingram was the second overall pick in 2016, Ball was the second overall pick in 2017, and Kuzma was the 27th overall pick in 2017. He averaged 18.7 points and 5.5 rebounds this past season, while Ingram averaged 18.3 and 5.1, respectively.
Those are solid players – all 23 or younger. Would the Lakers really part with all of them for AD?
Yes, absolutely.
"You've only got a window for LeBron for a few years," Goodman said. "If you're pairing LeBron with AD, I don't really care what else is around them. They'll fill it out and they'll get one more free agent that will want to come play for them. Obviously not a max guy, but somebody else of note, and then you've still got enough pieces there and you just make a run at it. I do think he ends up in L.A."
Click below to listen to Goodman's interview in its entirety.


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Coordinator of a youth group that organised a political rally for Vice President, Prof Yemi Osinbajo, last week in Akure, Bamise Akintomide, has been arrested by the police in Ondo State.
It was gathered that he is currently being detained at the Criminal and Investigation Bureau Department of the Ondo State Police Command headquarters in Akure, the capital.
Multiple sources confirmed Akintomide's arrest on Monday.
It is believed that is arrest is not unconnected to the rally he organized in support of the Vice President.
A source said, "He (Akintomide) was arrested by the police. I cannot really say if he was directly picked up or invited for questioning.
"But I can confirm to you that he has been at the police headquarters in Akure since weekend and has been detained over there.
"I know his arrest must be connected with the rally he organised last week for Vice President, Osinbajo, at the APC secretariat.
"A day after he organised the rally, he received lots of strange calls asking him irrelevant questions."


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I'm pretty sure Isla was fixated on the TV watching the Home Run Derby in this shot.
Sarah and Olivia Rauls taking turns holding Isla. Olivia, we will be sure to get a picture of you holding Isla next time!
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How To Turn Your Backyard Into Additional Living Space
Adding a deck, patio or just a simple awning is a great way to add function to yard, but with some extra work and imagination, you can truly expand your living space into the outdoors. A well thought out design can allow you to take entertaining, dining and even cooking out into your yard, without having to worry about guests or family being uncomfortable. To get started, all you need is a solid idea, a willing contractor, and a clear understanding of a few basic concepts.
Designing Around Your Current Landscape
Depending on the contour of your property, you may find some of your options limited by topography. For example, if your home sits on a sloping hill, a patio addition may not be a good use of your yard. Meanwhile, without an upraised main floor, an attached porch can be challenging.
Make sure that any landscape changes you make also incorporate the natural curve of the land around your home. Major alterations to natural rises can be costly, and also make your final design appear forced and out of place among the surrounding scenery. Use natural low-lying parts of your yard as potential locations for water features or flower beds.
Design with a Final Purpose in Mind
While the size of your property will play a major role in how much you can accomplish, it's important to start your project with the area's final use as your focus. This will ensure that your finished project has space for the specific activities you've intended it for. A backyard filled by a concrete patio isn't much use for backyard football, after all.
Designate parts of your yard for their final purpose as well, such as conversation areas, dining space, or garden space. This will ensure that you can use different parts of your outdoor living space without having to make concessions or eliminate ideas due to overcrowding later on. If you enjoy grilling, make sure you leave space for gas lines and fixed structures, and also think about adding an awning to your cooking area to ensure you're protected from the rain.
If you own your home, there's no reason not to make the most out of the entire property. Fire pits, outdoor kitchen additions, or even the addition of decorative flowerbeds can really enhance the appearance and function of your property. Make sure you're working with a professional landscaping contractor, and you're sure to be happy with the results. If you need more help, try contacting a company like MVP Contracting with your questions.


text: I'm not sure I have fully divulged this before on the blog but I am 100%, whole-heartedly, without a doubt an animal lover. As a child I always wanted to be a veterinarian or a dolphin trainer. Clearly that ship has sailed and I wasn't on it, but I still do take the chance to spend time with and enjoy animals whenever I can. In our house we rescue bugs, birds, and even baby squirrels when we fear they are in harms way. Knowing that, you can imagine how I would feel reading a book about a conservationist who buys a game reserve, turns it into a land preserve, and adopts a herd of rogue elephants and befriends them to save their lives. The Elephant Whisperer, cowritten by Lawrence Anthony and Graham Spencer is by far the best book I have ever read about animals. Anthony's account of life in the wilds of South Africa is highly informative but the book is at it's best when the author lets his guard down and allows the reader to catch a glimpse of the relationship Anthony built with the elephant herd. I had never considered or imagined how intelligent and frankly thoughtful these big beasts can be. There were many times I shed tears while reading – both inspired by the lengths that Anthony went to to keep his herd alive and the lengths the matriarch of a pachyderm tribe will go to to protect her elephant family. Anthony who lived in South Africa during the years of Apartheid does a beautiful job of helping the reader to also understand what it was like to live in Africa after Apartheid ended, and the scars those years left on the local population. He paints a spectacular picture of the people, land and creatures who inhabit that area of the world and how they interact. Reading made me want to book a safari in Africa immediately.


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BEIRUT, LEBANON (12:15 P.M.) – The Security Media Cell in Iraq announced on Monday the killing of 3 terrorists close to the leader of the Islamic State (ISIS/ISIL/IS/Daesh) terrorist organization and the arrest of seven others in northern Iraq.
"The Special Operations Heroes of the [anti-terrorist] organization carried out an airdrop with the support of the international coalition aircraft, through which they killed three terrorists close to the leader of ISIS and arrested seven terrorists."
The cell indicated that these terrorists were in the Zghitoun Valley in the governorate of Kirkuk.
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Three days ago marked the end of Random Acts of Kindness Week, an event that runs annually from February 11th to 17th. RAK week is sponsored by the foundation of the same name which, according to their website (http://www.randomactsofkindness.org), "is an internationally recognized non-profit organization founded upon the powerful belief in kindness and dedicated to providing resources and tools that encourage acts of kindness."
Unfortunately, I wasn't aware of RAK week until I did a little casual Googling and happened to come across this article in the New York Times entitled 'A Random Gift of Coffee Makes My Day' by Ann Carrns, which you can read here: http://bucks.blogs.nytimes.com/2013/02/14/a-random-gift-of-coffee-makes-my-day/?smid=fb-share
As you're reading this you may be wondering where the connection to mental health awareness lies. I feel the need to bring this to your attention because I truly believe a little act of kindness, especially unexpected, is a breath of fresh air in a world where stresses, anxieties, and illnesses tend to oppress and choke. Your whole day can be turned around from something as simple as sharing a smile to having your cup of Joe paid for by a stranger with no hidden agendas.
And, unexpectedly, a stranger of my own sent me a gift and a note that had me smiling and fostered a sense of encouragement that there are some really good people left out there.
A short while ago I was feeling exceptionally low. I was just recently diagnosed with spinal stenosis, and to make a pea a plant, I got the news around my late mother's birthday. Broke as a joke, I figured a little internet window shopping might be the next best thing to an actual shopping spree. I needed a little elegant pick-me-up. My mother and I shared a love of handbags and a passion for maintaining the beauty and integrity of nature, so naturally I found myself typing 'handbags and accessories' into my search engine. In my search, I came across an accessories designer, Susan Nichole, with exceptional talent and consideration for the world around us. Her bags are so uniquely gorgeous – and animal friendly to boot! With my recent disability, I've been out of work, and my income remains pretty nonexistent. So, while I can't (as of now!) squeeze a beautiful new handbag into my budget, I just had to let Ms. Nichole know that I appreciated her work, especially since it hit such a profound chord in my heart, stitching the two loves my mom and I had shared into a smart little bag.
Then, quite unawares, my grandfather woke me up one morning shortly thereafter. As I reluctantly peeked out from the nest of my bed and the comfort of my two fat Pomeranians, feeling like pooh emotionally, mentally, and physically as I so often do nowadays, he handed me a package. Inside was a heartfelt note and a beautiful gift from Ms. Nichole that sent me smiling and up out of bed. I show off my cute and unique little blue wallet to everyone I can:
Please visit Susan Nichole's website at http://susannichole.com/. You won't be disappointed and if you do happen to find your perfect pocketbook purchase, you'll feel salubriously sanguine with a cute little animal-friendly arm candy.
And that's my story of a random act of kindness bestowed upon me by a complete stranger. And really, it made me forget my troubles for a little while – that made all the difference in my day =).


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Pretty basic and only a few on the site at the moment but will be cool to see this grow and evolve Loads of big companies should do this, right?! Then we can get together a big search engine of Open Source Software, from global companies. Who's building this?
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@bentossell Actually this is a great idea
@bentossell We can start with a collection 😀 https://www.producthunt.com/@sib...
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@siburb good plan :) Our Open Source Topic is a good resource too :)
@bentossell Isn't it called github?
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@seanbolak never heard of it - link? 😛
Even the branding of their OSS projects is consistent with their consumer marketing. Nike, you rock.
I'm not a "tech" guy, but can you explain the significance of Nike sharing this @bentossell? Seems interesting but I don't understand 😩 lol
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@whoismaxpelzner honestly I'm not a 'tech' guy in that sense either! Give me code and I wouldn't know what to do with it. But I think that open sourced code that companies use (big or small), allows others to see how things are put together and can also share the wealth of knowledge .... this leads to even cooler things being made. :)
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@whoismaxpelzner @bentossell For developers: more code to play with, inspect, modify. For companies: recruiting ;) Okay, less cynical me: It is significant in the sense that generally speaking, when companies make software, they own all the rights to it. Makes sense, right? Think about Adobe and Photoshop. You have to pay for a license to use Photoshop. You can't change or modify Photoshop if there's something you don't like about it, and you certainly can't sell Photoshop to others. Or any other apps you use: Facebook, Snapchat, Uber, etc. Even if they're free to use, the software belongs to the company, not you. But under an open source license, the software becomes available for public use. So anyone can use Nike's software, play with it, change it, make your own versions of it, etc without asking Nike for permission. Pretty revolutionary when you think about a company essentially giving away its software (this was unheard of 30 years ago). And, like Ben said, that permissiveness means more cool things get made in the world.
@whoismaxpelzner Nike manufactures products, but they know that in order to stay relevant they need a quicker, more effective, more efficient way of gauging consumers' needs and interests. The best way to do this is by investing in a platform. The quickest way to build a platform is to open source it. As for the importance of platforms, take Underarmor buying the "Map My..." apps. Their most recent ad series aired during the NBA finals even explicitly states why they invested millions buying these apps. The seasonal fashion cycle is a thing of the past, as proven by fast fashion companies like H&M. Instead of a few "creatives" designing the next season's fashion, big companies use big data, and data is expensive. For more information, there was a great article about Product-to-Platform plays in this past April's edition of the Harvard Business Review, I recommend reading it for more context. @bentossell great hunt.
Great minds in Portland, Oregon. Great minds. :-)
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Amazing to think about IoT at Nike's scale. They have 900+ stores, and sold $8B worth of shoes last year: http://www.statista.com/statisti...


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By Claudia Newcorn – Photographed by Stephen Browning
You are the person most responsible for your health, and need to take charge of it." This advice is at the heart of Herbs Plus in Modesto, owned by Kathy Hester. For over 25 years "Dr. Kathy," as her clients affectionately call her, has been helping people take a holistic approach to their health.
Kathy has earned multiple degrees: ND (Doctor of Naturopathies), CNC (Nutritional Counselor), CNHP (Certified National Health Professional), and MH (Master Herbalist), and is continuously studying to stay current with new modalities in her profession.
"I love helping people to feel better, and go the extra mile to take care of them."
Taking the Time to Listen
One of the hallmarks of her success is listening and asking a lot of questions.
"My goal is to try and understand more than just the symptoms. I'm trying to learn about what may be triggering them, possible underlying causes, or other problems. I want to do my best to address a person's whole health – as I say, take a 'wholistic' approach" – to helping them feel better."
Herbs Plus carries the Nature's Sunshine product line, as well as a selection of aromatherapy and homeopathy products, plus books and other items.
"I'm very selective about what I use. Ingredient quality is essential to delivering health benefits. Unfortunately, as has been shown in the news, there are a lot of brands out there which have more filler than anything else, and can't produce good outcomes, which in turn raises doubts about the efficacy of supplements."
As one of her clients, I find it fascinating how she uses muscle-testing to assess whether or not a particular product is right for a person.
"Many products are a combination of ingredients, and the question is to identify which blend is best for your situation. It's all about personalizing the treatment to your specific needs. There's no 'one size fits all' in holistic medicine."
At the same time, she feels that traditional medicine and holistic medicine can complement each other. "Both serve important roles in helping a person address health issues – but an individual has to take the initiative on being informed and asking questions, not just being passive about their health."
Overcoming Obstacles
Kathy has had to overcome major obstacles along the way. Located in the Frontier Village, her business was in the block that burned down in 2009. "I had to start all over – right in the middle of the recession. My customers were amazingly supportive, and I was determined not to let them down."
Perhaps one of the hardest challenges was when Kathy was diagnosed with a brain tumor two years ago. "The doctors said it was probably growing since childhood. I began to notice trouble hearing and had some balance issues. I made the difficult decision to have surgery to remove it." While the surgery was successful, nerve damage has partially paralyzed the right side of her face, giving her a lop-sided smile and a weak right eye. She drew on all her expertise to help heal herself.
"The doctors told me I probably wouldn't be able to work again, and I refused to accept that. I took charge of my recovery, and was back in my office after six months. It's taken time to come back up to full speed, but my clients say I'm a walking testament to my commitment to my profession."
Moving Forward
She is looking forward to resuming classes after the two-year hiatus. "I cover a wide range of topics, from cholesterol management, nutrition, and understanding blood types, to how to create your own cleaning solutions and reduce your exposure to chemicals. I believe in sharing expertise, not hoarding it. It creates a ripple effect, because people then share that knowledge with others, who are in turn also helped."
I asked her what she did before she decided to enter this field, and she gave me her cheery half-smile. "Customer service. I've always loved working with people! So many are wrestling with health issues, and frustrated with not finding solutions that work. I'm here to listen and do my best for them. I also work with other practitioners, and when necessary, will direct people to them."
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DJ Mike TzLee
DJ Mike TzLee is one of the original members of Compton's Most Wanted and may be more known as "DJ Mike T" who produced & co-produced songs like "Mike T's Funky Scratch", "Hood Took Me Under", "Who's Fu**in' Who" & "Compton 4 Life". Now a days he is currently working at his home studio Startin Frum Skratch Studio under the business name "West Coast Skratch Gang Productions" in Inglewood CA.
He continues to produce, mix & remix for CMW, himself as well as other underground artist that are up an coming in this music industry. He spends alot of his creative time doing skratchin' and co-production for almost any mixtape artist that need a special touch in skratchin' and/ or extra studio editing.
In 2019 DJ Mike TzLee has revamped his original record label into the new Skratch Gang Records.com (due to new online distribution situations). Featuring albums by these independent rap artists.
*Dogman Compton* rap album "Unstable and Disrespectful" which features single remixes " Real Beef, Side Nigga Games, You Ain't One and It's Okay" all produced by DJ Mike TzLee.
Inglewood rap artist "Madd Pupp" has released a couple of mixtapes "Project Old School" & "Genesis"(Available on Datpiff.com). And *Madd Pupp* new 2019 album "Big Homie Music". Produced exclusively by DJ Mike TzLee for W.C. Skratch Gang Productions.
DJ Mike TzLee has recently released 8 instrumental albums under his production company name The W.C. Skratch Gang
The W.C. Skratch Gang (Instrumental Albums)
1) Music In G Major 2017
2) Side Bets & Debts 2017
3) Anue Merika (Volume 1) 2018
4) Home Studies (Volume 1) 2018
5) Home Studies (Volume 2) 2018
6) Anue Merika (Volume 2) 2019
7) Free Beats (Volume 1) 2019
8) Free Beats (Volume 2) 2019
9) The Ex (Volume 1) 2019
10) The Ex (Volume 2) 2019
11) The Outro (Volume 1) 2020
12) The Outro (Volume 2) 2020
13) The Outro (Volume 3) 2020
14) The Outro (Volume 4) 2020
Coming Soon (The Outro - Vol. 5) Nov. 2020
Streaming on these social media platforms
Spotify, Itunes, Tidal, Apple Music, Google Play Music, & Youtube Music.


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Kyogle Cinemas began in 1999 when Stuart and Margaret Everett decided to open a movie theatre in Kyogle, NSW.
Stuart had a love for early cinema and was keenly interested in collecting vintage cinema projection equipment and used these projectors and lanterns in his shows which would take you through the history of cinema projection going right back to the late 19th century.
Kyogle Cinemas has three screens and the third, small and intimate theatre was where Stuart's shows were presented. The two main theatres screen the latest major movie releases.
While Stuart and Margaret operated the cinema the name changed to Richmond Valley Cinemas before closing for a short time when Stuart and Margaret retired.
Due to keen community interest, the cinema reopened In February 2012 as a not for profit under the name of Kyogle Community Cinema. The various affairs of the cinema were handled by the "Growing Kyogle" group, the staff, many volunteers and members of the community. It was during this period that the Cinema evolved from analogue to digital projection.
Then on the 13th October 2016 the movie theatre was reopened by the younger Everett family after a two week closure for major seating refurbishment. This opened a new chapter in the cinema's history. The name returned to its original name of Kyogle Cinemas and received various upgrades attending to patron comfort.
The Kyogle Cinemas is available for hire for
children's birthday parties
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