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The Portable Document Format (PDF) is a document format from Adobe Inc. It is widely available on the web. Originally developed as a propriety format, version 1.7 was released as an open standard in 2008. The standard is published as ISO/IEC 32000-1:2008. Although an open standard, Adobe still owns patents and copyrights related to the PDF standard. Adobe has granted a worldwide royalty-free license to produce PDF software, but only if the software complies with the PDF standard.
It is a common misconception that PDF files are simply a collection of images, one per page. Certainly a PDF can be formed that way (which is typical of document scanners), but in reality the document structure is much more complex. A PDF file can contain text streams (which cam be encoded and/or compressed in dozens of ways), vector and raster images, fonts, and various interactive elements. A PDF file comprises sections called "objects." Each object is numbered and can represent a page, a font, a data stream, etc. Each file begins with the string %PDF. Each file ends with the letters %%EOF, but there can be multiple EOF's in a single file (this often confuses programs like foremost that search for footers).
Adobe's Acrobat software supports "incremental updates." The standard allows this so that modifications can simply be appended to the file, leaving the original data intact. Any new or altered object is simply appended to the end of the original file. Deleted objects are left intact and simply marked deleted. This can potentially cause inadvertent disclosure of sensitive information.
PDF metadata can be stored in a document information dictionary or as a metadata stream, sometimes both. A metadata stream can describe the entire document or an individual component of a document. Thus, multiple metadata streams may exist in a single document, making it difficult to find all of it. Metadata streams are stored in Adobe's XML based XMP (Extensible Metadata Platform) format. Even if a PDF document is encrypted, the accompanying metadata is not required to be, and often is not, encrypted.
The metadata (or parts of it) can be extracted with pdfinfo, a utility which is part of the xpdf package.
Embedded Objects
The PDF standard supports embedding many types of files such as images. Embedded files may contain their own metadata. You can use pdfimages, part of the xpdf, to extract all of the images out of a PDF file and put each in its own file.
Several related standards exist that contain subsets or supersets of the PDF standard features. These standards include
- PDF/A a simpler set of features for archiving documents, allowing for long-term reproducibility. Some scanning software saves documents in PDF/A by default.
- PDF/X for graphic arts.
- PDF/UA for universal accessibility.
- PDF/E for engineering drawings.
PDF Software
Due to the popularity of the PDF format, there is much software available for viewing and creating PDF documents. However, Adobe maintains a de facto monopoly on software capable of editing PDF documents. There are quite a few tools that merge or split pdf documents, but few that can make meaningful edits. Software such as OpenOffice.org and Inkscape can import PDF files into their native formats, where the documents can be edited and then exported back to PDF. Unfortunately, this option can be quite cumbersome.
PDF Tools
These tools are useful for analyzing PDF files:
- Origami
- http://security-labs.org/origami/
- A powerful open source framework and GUI written in Ruby. It allows for parsing and exploring pdf files and graphically browsing its contents.
- PDF Tools
- http://blog.didierstevens.com/programs/pdf-tools/
- Didier Stevens' pdf-parse and pdfid, written in Python
- pdfresurrect
- http://www.757labs.com/projects/pdfresurrect/#downloads
- Retrieves previous versions of PDF files that have changes appended with "incremental updates"
- PDFMiner
- http://www.unixuser.org/~euske/python/pdfminer/index.html
- "Python PDF parser and analyzer"
- Includes pdf2txt.py command-line tool for extracting text from PDF files, and dumppdf.py for dumping PDF objects.
- pyPdf
- http://pybrary.net/pyPdf/
- "A Pure-Python library built as a PDF toolkit."
- Will encrypt and decrypt PDF files.
- http://sourceforge.net/projects/qpdf/
- Open source, cross-platform library and set of programs to inspect and manipulate PDF files. Packaged in recent Debian based distributions.
These tools are useful for manipulating and generating PDF files:
- ReportLab Open Source PDF Library
- http://www.reportlab.com/software/opensource/
- "our proven, industry-strength PDF generating software. Programmatically create any kind of PDF document"
External Links
- Adobe PDF Reference
- Wikipedia: PDF
- Portable Document Format: An Introduction for Programmers, MacTech Magazine, Volume 15, (1999), Issue 9
- ISO Standard
- Patent Licenses


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Our most recent forecast shows revenues are more than $70 million above levels this time last year. That is a 4.3 percent increase. Arkansas compares with most other states this year where fiscal conditions continue to improve and outpace projections.
So what does this mean for you? Well, it could have an impact on services the state provides or future tax reductions. In the last legislative session, we passed a $100 million tax cut package impacting everything from income taxes to taxes specifically for the agriculture industry.
We are rapidly approaching that time of year where legislators once again begin to look at the needs of the state budget. Beginning Jan. 14, the legislature will hold a series of meetings designed to begin the process of outlining a budget for the next fiscal year.
This prepares members for the Fiscal Session which will begin on Feb. 10. Fiscal sessions by law are set to last 30 days, so members work weeks in advance drafting appropriation measures in order to ensure our sessions are brief.
Budget hearings will begin with the Department of Finance and Administration presenting its annual forecast and recommendations by the Governor. After that, we will begin reviewing budgets for all of our colleges and universities.
Then the Joint Budget Committee along with Legislative Council will review budgets for all 220 state boards, commissions and agencies. The agendas have been drafted and we have posted those on our website. We have also posted links to agency budget summaries and previous expenditure history. Those can be found at www.arkansashouse.org
Currently, 87 cents of every general revenue tax dollar is spent on education, health and human services. Another 9 cents of every dollar is spent on criminal justice which includes State Police, the crime lab, and our correctional institutions and programs.
While budget hearings typically don't attract the kind of attention we might receive when we debate hot button issues, they are none the less equally as important. By law we must pass a balanced budget every year. Where we devote the most funding is directly related to our priorities as a state. Education has been and will continue to receive the most funding. All of the hearings will be held in the MAC building located behind the Capitol. The public is welcome to attend. And we will continue to update you on the process.


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If you're a new dad Sweden is the place to be. The Scandinavian country's paternity leave benefits are hands-down the most generous in the world, according to the Wall Street Journal, with fathers being entitled to up to 240 days off of government-paid leave to care for a new baby. And dads can use their days of paid leave however they want up to the child's 8th birthday. A week, here, an hour there. A few months here.
Now some politicians are arguing that those benefits should become even more generous.
Dads in Sweden are currently required to take a minimum of two months off after the birth of a baby—that is, if they don't take the two months, they lose the government subsidies, and that option to take up to 240 days. But some hope to see that number increased to three months.
At a recent annual meeting of the country's ruling liberal Folkpartiet party many members of parliament spoke out in favor of extending the mandatory leave because "the fathers of today are not cavemen with clubs in their hand, according to Folkpartiet party member Lisbet Enbjerde, and these men are taking "an ever increasing responsibility for home and family.
By contrast, in the United States, the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) offers most workers up to three months of unpaid job-protected medical leave for birth or adoption. California's Paid Family Leave Act provides moms and dad with some money but it's paltry compared to what the Swedes are getting. What's more only 22 percent of American dads take advantage of the FMLA leave because they can't afford to take time off. In Sweden more than 80 percent of dads take paternity leave.
Not everyone in Sweden is in favor of increasing the paternity leave benefits. "A report published by the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development estimates public spending on parental leave cost 0.8% of gross domestic product, or the equivalent of $3.7 billion in 2007 alone," according to the WSJ.
"We don't mind if fathers want to take paternal leave, but this is something that families themselves should decide, not the government," says Emma Henriksson, a member of parliament for the conservative Christian Democrats party, told the WSJ.
And while Swedish dads certainly appreciate the leave and they're often referred to as the happiest dads in the world, staying at home isn't all fun and games. Jim Butcher, a 35-year-old dad who works for Spotify Ltd., in Stockholm, shared the truth about his six-month leave with the WSJ.
I'd be lucky to have 30 minutes for myself a day. The rest was just endless cleaning, feeding, changing and picking up. Two weeks into it, [I wondered if was going to last the entire leave] but I'm happy I did it and could bond with my daughter.
Bottom line: Butcher bonded with his kid and I think everyone would agree that kids who have engaged dads are better off.
The Swede's generous paternity leave policy makes one wonder if the United States should consider offering some better benefits to dads (not to mention moms)? Should those 12 weeks of guaranteed leave at least be paid?


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The U.S. shale revolution opened up leagues of new resources over the past half-decade, but North America's discovered reserves add up to just 7.6 percent of the world's untapped potential, according to a Wood MacKenzie report released this week.
In all, undeveloped discoveries across the globe hold 1.4 trillion barrels of oil equivalent – and currently, only 22 percent of that amount is on the radar for development.
"Over half of these discoveries which we classify as 'good technicals,' are potentially economic under our current price assumptions," said David Highton, principal analyst of upstream research at Wood Mackenzie, in a written statement.
At current prices, those global undeveloped conventional oil and gas reserves are worth $760 billion – $132 billion of which is in North America. The Middle East holds the most valuable portfolio at $185 billion, followed by Latin America at $149 billion and North America, according to Wood Mackenzie.
North America has 107 billion barrels of oil equivalent, and about 102 billion of those barrels are estimated to be potentially economic, the Houston research firm reported.


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Customer Service Bureau Department of Finance and Administrative Services - Calvin W. Goings, Director
About us
First established in 1965 as the "Citizens Service Bureau," in 2007 we changed our name to "Customer Service Bureau" to better reflect our mission: To assist customers in accessing City services and to achieve fairness, justice, and exemplary customer service throughout Seattle City government.
The Customer Service Bureau:
- Provides information and referral to appropriate City government departments.
- Assists individuals in obtaining City services in a fair and efficient manner.
- Researches and explains City ordinances, policies, and procedures.
- Provides a neutral forum to file a complaint or opinion about a City department.
- Provides an alternate forum for customers to report concerns about police conduct. We will receive and document your concerns and file it with the Office of Professional Accountability (OPA) Investigation Section for its review and follow-up. How Concerns About Police Misconduct are Resolved information in English, Amharic, Korean, Oromo, Chinese(T), Chinese(S), Somali, Spanish, Tagalog, Tigrigna and Vietnamese.
- Conducts an impartial investigation of your allegations of unfairness by a City department and recommends appropriate action and/or changes in policy to City departments or the Mayor.
- Mediates conflicts between an individual and a City department to find a mutual resolution.
The Customer Service Bureau does not:
- Handle complaints about elected officials or their staff. This includes the Mayor, City Councilmembers, the City Attorney, and Municipal Court Judges.
- Handle complaints outside City government (e.g., King County, Washington state, or the federal government).
- Handle complaints about private businesses or nonprofit agencies.
- Have the authority to require City departments to take action or change policy. However, the Customer Service Bureau can recommend changes in City department policy or rules and point out apparent inequities in service delivery.
If I have a complaint or service request, what do I do?
- Ask the Customer Service Bureau to help you figure out whom to contact about your concern.
- If you still cannot resolve the issue after contacting the appropriate department, we will work with you to find a solution.


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PAWS has an assortment of wonderful cats and dogs available for adoption, and the goal of our dedicated, expert adoption advisors is to help you find a companion who suits your household, lifestyle and personality.
The following information has been designed to help inform you about the adoption process here at PAWS, before you get started with your search for that perfect new companion!
Please note: Our PAWS is located in the state of Washington. We are not a nationally-based organization and do not have the capacity to screen adopters who are not able to visit the facility in person due to living out-of-state. We are not able to fly animals to adopters in other states.
Looking to adopt a service/therapy animal? We do not adopt out service dogs or cats. Check out our list of organizations who do.
Visit the animals in person
Once you have checked out the animals available for adoption on our website and learned about the path cats and dogs take to get to their forever homes, we encourage you to visit in person. View the hours and directions to our shelter in Lynnwood or to our Cat City location in Seattle's University District.
Please remember that animals are adopted every day, therefore we cannot guarantee animals seen on our website will still be available when you arrive.
Starting the process
Whether you have a particular animal in mind, or would like to find out which animals would be recommended for you, we ask that you complete an adopters' survey. The survey is a tool we use to find what you are looking for in a companion animal.
Filling out a survey is the first step of the adoption process. The survey can be completed during your visit or, to save time, you can print and complete the survey in advance.
Download the Dog Adopter Questionnaire (PDF)
Download the Cat Adopter Questionnaire (PDF)
Making a match
When you arrive at the shelter, make your way to the animal viewing areas to see if you find a potential match.
Once you find a potential match and we've reviewed the animal's information with you, we'll arrange for you to visit with them. If you've just started the process of looking for a new companion, we may recommend that you visit with a few animals.
If you're just at the looking stage, you're welcome to come in and look at the animals during open shelter hours. In order to set up a visit with a particular animal, you will need to complete the survey and meet with an adoption advisor.
The adoption visit
Adoption visits are done in designated visit areas and typically last for fifteen minutes. You may have to wait for a visit area or staff person to be available, and we appreciate your patience while other adopters complete their visits.
All adoption services end 30 minutes before PAWS closes, so please plan to arrive at least one hour before closing if you plan to visit with the animals.
Need more time to prepare? After successfully completing the adoption process, you have the option to put an animal on hold until the next business day in order to get prepared for your new pet. Animals cannot be placed on hold unless a successful adoption counseling session, and visit with the animal, have been completed.
Others in the household need to meet? If you have dogs at home, they must successfully meet the dog you're considering before completing the adoption. To ensure a good fit, we may also require other household members, including any children, to meet your potential new companion
PAWS reserves the right to approve all adoptions, as we are committed to the welfare of the animals in our care, as well as meeting your personal needs. We thank you for your cooperation.
Adoptions at PAWS Cat City
At PAWS Cat City, you will have the opportunity to interact with many cats during your visit, as they live in a group setting. The Cat City staff and volunteers can guide you through the visit process as you meet a variety of feline friends waiting for their new home.
Completing the adoption process
If your visit was a success and the adoption process is complete, we will finalize the adoption when the animal is ready to go home. Adopters must be 18 years or older, have a valid driver's license or picture ID, provide payment, and are required to sign the adoption contract.
You will receive a packet of resources to assist you with your new companion. You can also find these resources online in our After You Adopt section.
PAWS cannot be responsible for veterinary bills or treatment of an animal after leaving our shelter. State law restricts shelters from providing general veterinary services to privately owned animals.
PAWS' standard adoption fees
- Puppies (under 6 months) $300
- Adolescent dogs (6 months-1 year 11 months) $225
- Adult dogs (2 years – 8 years 11months) $175
- Senior Dogs (9 years and older) $125
- 2 adult, bonded dogs $300
- Kittens (under 6 months) $130
- Adolescent cats (6 months-1 year 11 months) $100
- Adult cats (2 years – 8 years 11 months) $75
- Senior cats (9 years and older) $50
- 2 adult cats* $125
- 2 kittens* $230
- 2 adolescent cats* $175
Note: Adoption fees are payable by cash or credit card. Fees for individual or high-interest animals may vary. Please see below.
What's included in adoption fees
- Spay or neuter surgery and a microchip
- De-worming and first set of vaccinations
- Veterinary wellness examination
- Pet care counseling
- Post adoption support
- Access to online library of care and training resources
- Temporary collar and slip leash for dogs
- Collar and cardboard carrier for cats
- Feline leukemia test for cats
Discounts for seniors
The PAWS Seniors for Seniors program offers a special reduced adoption fee of $35 to help seniors who are living on a fixed income. The program places senior cats and dogs (typically over 9 years of age) with qualified senior citizens who are 60 years of age or older.
Pet Request Program
Looking for a specific breed, a puppy or a kitten, and need assistance finding an appropriate match? The Pet Request program may be just what you need to find that perfect match. There is a $100 fee added to the standard adoption fee for this service, which is charged at the time of adoption.
To get started, simply fill out a cat or dog Adopter Questionnaire and then fax the document to the attention of the PAWS Adoption Staff at 425-742-5711, or email it to email@example.com with the subject line of 'pet request.' One of our adoption counselors will contact you to discuss what you're looking for in your next companion animal.
You can also come into the PAWS shelter or PAWS Cat City to fill out an adoption survey and meet with an adoption counselor in person.
PAWS adoption staff will contact you to schedule an adoption appointment when we find a potential match.
When submitting a pet request, please keep in mind that there may be multiple people interested in the same type of animal, so it may take a little time to find your perfect companion. We recommend you continue to actively look for your next companion by visiting area shelters as well.
PAWS reserves the right to approve all adoptions, as we are committed to the welfare of the animals in our care as well as meeting your personal needs. Adoptions and one-on-one visits with animals end 30 minutes before closing.


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A good friend and social media guru recently shared with me a new tool he had discovered—Bunkr, a cloud-based content presentation platform.
After playing around with this tool, here is my summary: Evernote + Pinterest + HTML 5 + simple Powerpoint features = Bunkr.
You can click Bunkr's bookmarklet to store any images, research, videos or articles to your Bunkr account in a very similar way to Evernote's services. The content is displayed in a Pinterest format. You can easily pick and choose content to create your presentation. In addition, it's done in HTML 5, which makes it both desktop and mobile friendly. The tool is still pretty buggy at its early stage and requires improvement, but the concept is interesting.
As a content marketer, I can't help thinking how a tool like this will impact the future of content marketing:
The merging of original content and curated content
I categorize content types by audience, formats, platforms, ownership, etc. Content is often categorized by original content (created by authors) and curated content (third-party content). With tools like PublishThis and Bunkr, I see the merging of original content and curated content. There will still be pure original content that is well thought out by authors. More curated content will be customized using tools like Bunkr, since you can swiftly pull information from multiple sources of your collection library, then add your points of view. There it is—you have something ready to publish.
Finished content becomes reusable and unstructured
Imagine content as a living being. HTML 5 makes bits and pieces of finished content easily adaptable and reusable. Using Bunkr as an example, you can freely drop pieces of finished content and create new content. This is great for repurposing existing long-form content into an easy digestible short form for different social media channels.
Personally, I don't believe Bunkr will replace Powerpoint, Keynote or even Prezi. Different presenters have different needs and requirements for using Powerpoint, Keynote or Prezi. Each tool has its own place. You need to determine what tools work best for you.


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Wednesday, November 30, 2011
Seeking Sabbath
My incredibly loving, communicative, sensational child requires a lot of attention as well as most of my time and energy. Though we were originally going to take a three week break from OT, Daniel is going again (3 times per week this time). OT days are extra tiring because of all the stimulation he gets, and days we don't have OT are also taxing because I am his only source of stimulation and regulation for the majority of the day.
I've had a few especially stressful events happen in my extended family recently, and those things have also taken a toll on my (physical and emotional) energy.
Because of these (and other) outside circumstances, I haven't had the resources lately to take care of myself in all the ways I need. I'm going to spend the next month refocusing my energy and refilling my own cup. I'm hoping to find a better balance between giving of myself to others and getting for myself the things I need to recharge. This moment has even presented itself to me at a very appropriate time: the beginning of the Christian season of Advent, a time full of expectant waiting and anticipation.
I was reminded again of my need to take time for myself by the I Love Me! Carnival. Every single post was inspirational and eye-opening in its own way. If you haven't read through the list of carnival participants, please do; you will not regret it! Nada's post at Minimomist reminded me that taking time for sabbath is simple and easy, but more importantly, it's essential. I'm taking that to heart and I'm putting it into action now, when I need it the most.
So I will be taking an intermission from being here during the month of December, and I plan to be back in January. (In case you are interested, my shop will stay open for business, but I won't be creating or adding any new inventory.)
I'm looking forward to reading a couple of books that have gotten dusty waiting on the shelf for me to have a moment to spare. I'm excited about putting more energy and intention into my yoga practice.
I'm hoping to greet the new year with a renewed sense of balance and perspective.
'Til then, dear friends. ♥
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Blessings! And best wishes for a lovely December.ReplyDelete
Have fun on your break, you will be missed but it is so much more important for you to take care of yourself and your LO first.ReplyDelete
Good for you - I hope this month recharges you in every way!!ReplyDelete
Thank you all. <3 I'll be missing you, too.ReplyDelete
Enjoy your break, Amy! What a wonderful gift to yourself.ReplyDelete
Enjoy your rest, Amy! Your presence will be missed, of course, but we'll be here when you get back :)ReplyDelete
Be well :) You're awesome!ReplyDelete
Have a good break. It's good to take time for yourself.ReplyDelete
Enjoy your Sabbath, Amy! I hope it's a restful and rejuvenating one for you. You might just want it to keep going and going… ;) but I trust we will see you on the flip side!ReplyDelete
I am so happy for you, Amy!! This post brought a tear to my eye. I am so happy to hear that you're taking time for you. Hopefully 2012 will begin with just the rejuvenation you need! Lots of love to you and the family hunny! :) xoxoReplyDelete
Happy resting, and restful happiness.ReplyDelete
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The Pioneer News is Bullitt County's community newspaper. Founded in 1882, The Pioneer News has had several name changes but one thing has never changed...its commitment to the community.
In one of the fastest-growing counties in Kentucky, The Pioneer News is committed to providing quality service for readers and a beneficial product resulting in customers for the advertisers.
Standard Publishing prints over 8,500 copies of The Pioneer News every Monday and Wednesday. Both Standard Publishing and The Pioneer News are part of Landmark Community Newspapers, Inc. and are located at 455 N. Buckman Street in Shepherdsville.
The Pioneer News covers Bullitt County events. It contains a mixture of news and features, including a large amount of school coverage. A sports section is included in each newspaper covering high school sports, auto racing and features on local sports participants. An editorial page runs each Wednesday.
The online version of The Pioneer News, www.pioneernews.net, is an award-winning site now updated on a daily basis.
Special sections are included annually in The Pioneer News, such as the Bullitt County Directory, Back to School section and the Bullitt County Fair book.
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In the drop-down menu of the Student Center's Academics section, select the Grades option and click the button. Select the appropriate term and click Continue.
The View My Grades page appears. Official grades and term statistics will be displayed. You can view midterm grades, if they are available, by clicking the Mid-term Grades tab.
On the View My Grades page, click the printer-friendly page link to view a grade list for the term suitable for printing. This page includes grades, term statistics and details of the Marquette grading system.
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ref. Bahia Encantada E4
This spacious apartment, 3 bedroom 2 1/2 bath, totally and finely furnished, is located on the fourth floor of Bahia Encantada condominium on the beach and offers a beautiful ocean view from its private terrace that overlooks the north side of Jaco Beach.
It features:
• 3 bedroom 2.5 bath 1840 sq ft• Spacious living room with comfortable leather sofas and large flat screen TV.
• Terrace with an outdoor dining table.
• Master bedroom furnished with a king size bed and private bathroom with tub.
• The second and third bedrooms have a full sized bed and they share a full bathroom.
• Half bathroom in the living area.
• Fully equipped kitchen with stainless steel appliances, large fridge with ice maker, microwave, range with oven and dish washer.
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It also has:
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• 24 hours securityAN INVESTMENT THAT GENERATES PROFITS - The property can be incorporated in an efficient and established international Vacation Rentals network for a long summer season that lasts all year round. The Full Property Management service includes international marketing and complete management of all the operations necessary to rent the apartment as a vacation home and includes all services (cleaning, maintenance, provision of amenities such as soap, towels, etc.). The service Property Management allows the property owner to use the apartment at any time of the year. Please write to request detailed information.-----------------------------Jaco Beach Costa Rica-----------------------------Jaco Beach has quickly grown to become the largest and most visited coastal city in Costa Rica. Located only 1 hour and 15 minutes away from the capital city of San José, Jaco is one of the preferred destinations of Costa Ricans and foreigners alike, who are looking to enjoy the wonders of our country. Jaco features a relaxed beach lifestyle with all luxury facilities like excellent restaurants, shopping, nightlife, banks, clinics and much more.Jaco WeatherIn Jaco there is mainly two seasons: the dry season from December to April and the green season from May to November. We generally have nice warm temperatures all year round but experience rain in the green season months, so always pack light clothing like shorts, t-shirts, dresses and flip flops. During the green season the weather is usually sunny during the morning, with rain typically starting in the afternoon or at night, making it very refreshing. Jaco RestaurantsJaco offers a wide variety of restaurants. There are many of options available: from small typical "sodas" serving delicious Costa Rican dishes to restaurants offering Japanese, Italian, French, African and other international cuisine.Jaco NightlifeIn Jaco people not only enjoy the wonders of Costa Rica during the day but also have fun at night! There is many bars, clubs and activities during the week.Jaco Nature20 minutes north of Jaco is the Carara National Park, recognized for its exuberant rainforest and visited by birdwatchers from all over the world. Carara is home to one of the largest populations of wild Scarlet Macaws in Costa Rica, which fly everyday to Jaco to spend the day.Jaco lies between several mountains with hidden waterfalls you can explore. Take an ATV ride through our Jaco Costa Rica travel packages that passes through small villages where you will see the real Costa Rican way of life and delight yourself with amazing views of Jaco from up high. Visit the Bijagual waterfall, the tallest in the Central Pacific, and swim in the natural pools in middle of the rainforest.Experience nature and simple solitude walking along the shoreline during low tide in Jaco's rocky north and south ends, in these parts of the beach, where you might see a couple of Jaco locals fishing from a rock.Visit Playa Hermosa and see how dozens of Leatherback Sea Turtles flock to the beach to lay their eggs and then make a strenuous journey back to the ocean. You can help the volunteers look for nests at night and rescue the eggs from the ground to rebury them at Hermosa National Wildlife Refuge, where the hatchlings are safely protected until their first plunge into the ocean. Only Jaco Costa Rica vacations can provide such exciting adventures!Farmer's Market in JacoIf you like cooking some meals, we recommend you visit the Jaco Farmer's Market, held every Friday next to the soccer field. Here you will find the freshest fruits, vegetables and homemade breads that are brought to Jaco from different areas of Costa Rica where they are produced. It is best to get to the Farmer's Market in the morning so you get the freshest materials.Surfing and surf eventsOn Jaco Beach we have waves 360 days a year! No wonder why Jaco Beach is the surfing mecca of Central America. In Jaco there are many surf competitions and events throughout the year you can check. There is also a surf tournament every Saturday at sunset in front of the Backyard Bar in Playa Hermosa with cash prizes for those who think can beat the locals (anyone can enter) or if you want to watch the surfers while having a drink at the beach. Explore the beautiful beaches next to Jaco for more waves and sunBeaches close to JacoWant to explore the Central Pacific coast? While staying in Jaco you can visit some of the amazing beaches of the area located only a couple of minutes away. Next to Jaco Beach you will find white sand beaches, calm beaches, beaches perfect for snorkeling, desolated beaches and of course more surfing spots! Click here to read more about them.Los Suenos MarinaLocated in Herradura Bay, just 10 minutes away from Jaco, is the modern Los Suenos Marina which offers an extensive charter fleet that will lead you into some of the most fertile fishing grounds where playful dolphins following your boat's path are a common sight. Catch a yellow fin tuna or a dorado and let the crew prepare it for you right in the boat so you enjoy the freshest sashimi ever, bring it back to Jaco and take it to any of the local restaurants to have it cooked in your favorite way for dinner. We practice catch and release for sailfish and marlins which are common occurrences. Depending on the season you might even catch a glimpse of the majestic Humpback whales migrating to Costa Rica's warm tropical waters to mate.La Iguana Golf CourseBe challenged by the 18th hole Championship La Iguana Golf Course. Nestled alongside the rainforest with amazing ocean views, the 18-hole, par-72 championship La Iguana Golf course offers not only a challenging Ted Robinson- designed layout but also a spectacular gallery featuring friendly monkeys and brightly hued macaws.


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10 Things Your Boss Never Wants to Hear
Believe it or not, your boss doesn't want to hear about your hangover.
One of the best ways to ensure your day-to-day work life is pleasant and your career remains on an upward trajectory is to get -- and stay -- on your boss' good side. It sounds like a simple thing to do, but you'd be surprised at the number of employees who can't seem to get it right.
The problem often is that they're unwittingly saying and doing things that communicate to the boss that they're incompetent, uncooperative or immature -- qualities no boss likes in an employee.
Don't want to be that employee? Then steer clear of saying these things that are sure to put any boss in a bad mood.
- "It's not my fault." Even if it's not, saying so just makes you sound like a 6 year old. Adults take responsibility, and then take action to make things right. Bosses want employees that are always part of the solution -- especially after they've been part of the problem.
- "It's not my job." Your responsibilities aren't limited to those specifically stated in your job description. If the boss is asking you about something that needs to be done then it's your job. When you say otherwise to his face you sound childish, disrespectful and uncooperative.
- "There must have been some miscommunication." "Because all businesses are so competitive these days, bosses cannot afford to have employees costing the company a big client or critical contract because of their poor communications," says Anita Bruzzese author of "45 Things You Do That Drive Your Boss Crazy -- And How to Avoid Them." Different bosses have different informational needs, so find out what your bosses are and then be sure to meet them. "Being a good communicator is critical for the success of a company, a boss -- and an employee's career."
- "I'm so hung-over." This isn't something to brag about and admitting to heavy drinking on a work night shows the boss you aren't taking your job as seriously as you could. It also makes her wonder if you're prone to making bad decisions in other aspects of your life and work.
- "I can't stand Steve." This doesn't just apply to Steve, but to all of your coworkers. "Bosses get really annoyed when they have to take time from important tasks to break up spats between co-workers and they don't want to get human resources involved when two workers can't solve their differences in a professional way," says Bruzzese. "They want workers to be respectful of one another and act like adults, period."
- "I'm too sick to work." This is fine if it's true, especially if you can't do your job from home and are contagious, but if it's a lie and your boss finds out you could be in big trouble. The chances of getting caught have increased greatly with the proliferation of social media. It only takes one stray Facebook update, Foursquare check-in or Twitter tweet to show the boss -- or a big-mouthed co-worker -- what you're really up to.
- Too much or too little. "Employees may have never bothered to ask how or when the boss wants to be communicated with, so they may sit on critical information the boss needs or bug him or her endlessly with trivial stuff," says Bruzzese.
- Whines and gripes. "Since the Great Recession, employees have been asked to do more with less and many have fallen into the habit of chronic whining about their situation," says Bruzzese. With everyone in the same boat and companies still at risk, that complaining really stands out to bosses who are also plenty tired themselves. You want to spend your time coming up with solutions to problems, she says. "Remember, there are still about three people for every job opening -- the boss may not have any trouble filling your shoes."
- "I need a raise." It's not your boss' responsibility to fulfil your need to pay your credit card bills, go on vacation or eat out more. She should pay you fairly for the work you're doing, though. If you think you deserve a raise, approach her with concrete evidence that you've earned a salary increase and make it a two-way conversation -- not a confrontational demand.
- "I'll quit if ..." Never threaten to quit unless you're prepared to follow through if the boss calls your bluff. If he does and you don't, you'll definitely lose his respect -- and possibly your job.


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Aligned with Source, An Interactive Workshop & Meditation: Annaita Gandhy
A Spiritual & Holistic Healer from India, Annaita is experienced in applying varied healing modalities to a wide range of situations. In these inter-active workshops, Annaita seeks to empower, sharing her deep understanding of life, holism and spirituality, enabling you to rise above life's challenges, live a healthy, fulfilled & confident life.
Life is never easy and change must come from within. In today's environment of hardship, ill-health, corruption and inequality it is often difficult to see the Light. The purpose of this workshop is to empower you to see yours.
Be the change you wish to see. All you need is Willingness.
This Week's Topic: Higher Frequencies
Saturday, 28 April, 2018
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How to Use Online Employee Referral Services
Companies use online employee referral services mainly because good people tend to know other good people. Employers often rely on referral services as a way to spot great candidates. Therefore, job seekers can increase their odds of being interviewed and hired by getting employees and other "connectors" to sing their praises.
What's an online referral service?
An online referral service is an e-mail job distribution method paid for by employers. As a job seeker, an online employee referral service helps you identify which of your contacts may know people at the companies where you want to work.
A referral service may also help you request a direct referral to some employers' hiring teams. And the service may enable you to keep tabs on jobs that you can get referred for via the people you know and the people they know.
A number of services pay a fee to referrers — company employees or trusted outsiders acting as amateur recruiters — when a hire is made. The typical fee is $500 to $3,000 or more. Some online recruiting services pay no fees to referrers.
Examples of online referral services are Jobster and H3, both of which are free for job seekers.
Getting started with online referral services
Get out your holiday-card list and directories of any group of which you're a member — alumni, church, professional organization, environmental activist group, bowling league, and so forth. Familiarize yourself with online recruiting services that refer people to companies. Read the site's FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) and follow directions.
The basic process of getting inside the loop of a referral system works like this:
When you spot a company where you'd like to work, check your personal contact lists for the name of anyone you know who works at that company.
Ask your contact for a referral to the job.
After you have been referred, you can inquire about jobs, refer your friends, and get alerts by e-mail about jobs that interest you.
Online employee referral programs often work in tandem with online social networking technology. The programs themselves are the best information source.


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Care about quail and our upland wildlife? Then join our Quail Forever chapter meeting for the Adair/Big Cabin/Claremore/Pryor area to make a difference for habitat - for now and future generations!
Why should you get involved? YOU can make a difference because 100% of your chapter's fundraising stays local in your control. Put it to good use for landowner education & awareness, habitat restoration and rehabilitation, pollinator projects, introducing kids to shooting sports, getting kids outdoors and more!


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High Speed Signal Chain University
High Speed Signal Chain University is your portal to relevant training material on High Speed Data Converters and High Speed Amplifiers including topics related to RF Sampling Converters, JESD204B SerDes standard, and RF Fundamentals.
Getting Started with Current Sense Amplifiers
The Getting Started with Current Sense Amplifiers series helps engineers learn how to maximize the performance achieved when measuring current with a current sense amplifier (also called a current shunt monitor).
This is a series of short videos, each addressing a different topic. While intended as a series to be viewed in order, each session is stand-alone and can be viewed without the need to watch it all if there is a specific topic you are interested in learning more about.
Power Tips: Bi-Directional Power in a Dual Battery 12V/48V Automotive Design
Engineer It: Demystifying creepage and clearance for isolation
C2000 Developments in Digital Power Control
World of Power
This series provides an overview of the World of Power by Market, by Standard, by Product Type and Topology. It also provides an overview of the design tips and tools related to power design decisions.
TINA-TI Video Training Series
This training series demonstrates the usage of TINA-TI, the free SPICE simulator from Texas Instruments. The course has 12 videos, beginning with an introduction and showing the basic usage of the GUI and the simulator. The course shows several examples of the basic features and some of the more complex features that TINA-TI provides. Additionally, the course shows several practical applications of the tool and how it can be used to solve engineering problems.
Introduction to Spectroscopy in Food and Agriculture Industries using DLP® Technology
This training series provides an introduction to spectroscopy in food and agriculture industries using DLP® technology. Key training sections include:
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Experiment with Innovative Sensing Techniques Using DLP® Technology to Determine Material Properties
This DLP® training series provides an innovative applications introduction for spectroscopy. The series includes the following key content:
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Local oscillator and GHz clocks requirements in Radio applications systems with LMX2594
This training series discusses the key requirements of local oscillator in microwave/RF and GHz clocks in radio applications. The topics covered establish the key relationships between the requirements of a signal source and their impact in a radio system. After this training, you will be armed with the ability to understand the system requirements of your customer and how they pertain to a signal source so you can engage with your customer in a very meaningful way.
Designing with Delta-Sigma ADCs: System design considerations to optimize performance
Delta-sigma analog-to-digital converters (ADCs) are oversampling converters typically used in applications requiring higher resolution. However, ADCs do not work by themselves. In fact, they require several key components around them, including a front-end amplifier, a voltage reference, a clock source, power supplies, and a good layout. Many devices integrate these features together with the ADC to offer a complete system solution, which simplifies the design for customers and minimizes board space.
Advanced Phase Synchronization Capabiliites with Multiple RF PLLs using TI's LMX2594
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Applications Engineer Jason Tao discusses PFC basics, topology comparisons and design considerations to achieve a cost-optimized and efficient PFC design.
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I've been living in Seattle for a decade now. I have grown to really like Seattle and the pacific northwest, more generally. However, I was reminded this past week of a few things that I don't like about Seattle. The following is a list of stuff that bothers me about Seattle:
- Matzah ball soup -- there's no good place to get this soup. period.
- Swimming pools -- I've struggled to find a world class swim center any where near Seattle. And federal way is not close enough to Seattle to make swimming there practical.
- Basketball -- losing the sonics sucked. I grew up watching Larry Bird, Kevin McHale, and Robert Parish and the Boston Celtics. Professional sports seemed to be lacking. The Sounders are great! But, they don't play basketball.
- Traffic -- and the lack of traffic solutions. Why can't we make a friggin' decision about the 520 bridge and the viaduct.
- Public access to the water -- I just got back from Vancouver. Why we allowed lake washington and lake union to be private spaces without making the first 100 feet of access more public was a mistake. Just imagine this city if each body of water were like Green lake!
- Sun in the winter -- I still need more sun than I get in the winter. It's not the rain that bothers me...it's the lack of sun. That said, this winter was great!


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Phillies working to shape versatile bench
PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. -- Cody Asche should be fine after he got drilled on his right hand with a pitch on Sunday.
He is day to day with just a bruise.View Full Game Coverage
PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. -- Cody Asche should be fine after he got drilled on his right hand with a pitch on Sunday.
He is day to day with just a bruise.View Full Game Coverage
"Time is on his side," Phillies manager Ryne Sandberg said following Monday's 6-1 loss to the Rays at Charlotte Sports Park. "We'll be patient. From yesterday to today, the improvement was pretty unbelievable. He was black and blue last night. Today there was nothing there. That's a good thing."
It sounded much worse when the ball struck, so bad it scared Asche and the Phillies. But he took a few swings in the batting cage Monday morning at Bright House Field in Clearwater, Fla., which is good news. Much of the 2014 season is predicated on the Phillies staying healthy.
But Asche's scare was a good reminder of the importance of the Phillies' infield depth. Everybody knows Ryan Howard, Chase Utley and Jimmy Rollins will play first base, second base and shortstop, respectively. Asche has the inside track at third, although he is not considered a lock, only because he has played just 50 games in the big leagues, 43 in the hot corner. Maikel Franco could make things interesting.
But the Phillies will need more than the four everyday infielders. They have carried two utility infielders in the past, and it seems safe to say they will carry two again.
Sandberg has been effusive in his praise of Freddy Galvis, who left Monday's game in the fourth inning for precautionary reasons after he tweaked his right ankle sliding into third base. In fact, the manager has not hesitated when asked about which player has the edge for a utility infield job.
"I give Freddy Galvis a little nod because of his ability to play short and second base and third base, left field and what he does defensively," he said in January. "Once we get rolling, I could see him playing twice a week and giving some guys some blows. I think that is a part of keeping the veteran guys healthy. I think he's a vital piece off the bench."
Kevin Frandsen is the front-runner for the other bench job. He signed a guaranteed $900,000 contract, which automatically gives him an edge over the competition. He has hit .280 overall the past two seasons, including .353 against left-handers. He also led the big leagues with 14 pinch-hits last season.
But Phillies general manager Ruben Amaro Jr. said Monday that there are no front-runners or favorites in this competition. That could be GM speak, but coming off an 89-loss season, the Phillies need players who will perform.
"Nobody has anything locked down right now," he said. "Nope, not for me. I think we're a better team with Freddy on it. And Kevin did a nice job off the bench for us last year, but none of those guys are locked in. We have four or five guys. We have to figure it out."
"We're still looking at guys," Sandberg added.
The Phillies have veterans Ronny Cedeno, Reid Brignac and Andres Blanco in camp. Cedeno has impressed folks this spring with his glove and versatility, but he was a late scratch Monday because of tightness in his lower back. He said it is not serious.
Cesar Hernandez seems likely to open the season in Triple-A, although the Phillies are trying to make him more versatile by having him work out at shortstop and third base. He has been primarily a second baseman in the Minor Leagues, although he has played some center field.
"We like the fact we have some veteran guys," Amaro said. "Obviously Freddy's versatility, Cedeno's versatility and experience, Brignac's versatility and experience. Frandsen's got experience. His best asset is his bat off the bench. [Darin] Ruf is limited to first base, but he's going to be a good option if we have some breakdowns."
If Ruf makes the team, it seems it would be as an outfielder who can play first base, rather than being considered an infielder. But there are plenty of moving parts in camp. For example, if Tony Gwynn edges out John Mayberry Jr. for an outfield job, can they also carry Bobby Abreu? That would give the Phillies two left-handed-hitting outfielders on the bench.
"It's got to be a combination of being able to catch the ball and being reliable," Amaro said of the utility infield jobs. "If we have breakdowns in the middle of the field, we'll need guys who can fill in on an everyday basis. We have some older guys there, so we need to give them a break. We have to be able to play guys who we know can be reliable defensively."
The Phillies have a little less than four weeks to finalize these decisions with Opening Day on March 31.
Todd Zolecki is a reporter for MLB.com.


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Almost all children have times when their behavior veers out of control. They may speed about in constant motion, make noise nonstop, refuse to wait their turn, and crash into everything around them. At other times they may drift as if in a daydream, unable to pay attention or finish what they start.
However, for some children, these kinds of behaviors are more than an occasional problem. Children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) have behavior problems that are so frequent and severe that they interfere with their ability to live normal lives.
These children often have trouble getting along with siblings and other children at school, at home, and in other settings. Those who have trouble paying attention usually have trouble learning. An impulsive nature may put them in actual physical danger. Because children with ADHD have difficulty controlling this behavior, they may be labeled "bad kids" or "space cadets."
Left untreated, ADHD in some children will continue to cause serious, lifelong problems, such as poor grades in school, run-ins with the law, failed relationships, and the inability to keep a job.
Effective treatment is available. If your child has ADHD, your pediatrician can offer a long-term treatment plan to help your child lead a happy and healthy life. As a parent, you have a very important role in this treatment.
ADHD is a condition of the brain that makes it difficult for children to control their behavior. It is one of the most common chronic conditions of childhood. It affects 4% to 12% of school-aged children. ADHD is diagnosed in about 3 times more boys than girls.
The condition affects behavior in specific ways.
ADHD includes 3 groups of behavior symptoms: inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity. The table below explains these symptoms.
Not all children with ADHD have all the symptoms. They may have one or more of the symptom groups listed in the table above. The symptoms usually are classified as the following types of ADHD:
Inattentive only (formerly known as attention-deficit disorder [ADD])—Children with this form of ADHD are not overly active. Because they do not disrupt the classroom or other activities, their symptoms may not be noticed. Among girls with ADHD, this form is more common.
Hyperactive/impulsive—Children with this type of ADHD show both hyperactive and impulsive behavior, but they can pay attention. They are the least common group and are frequently younger.
Combined inattentive/hyperactive/impulsive—Children with this type of ADHD show a number of symptoms in all 3 dimensions. It is the type that most people think of when they think of ADHD.
Remember, it is normal for all children to show some of these symptoms from time to time. Your child may be reacting to stress at school or home. She may be bored or going through a difficult stage of life. It does not mean she has ADHD.
Sometimes a teacher is the first to notice inattention, hyperactivity, and/or impulsivity and bring these symptoms to the parents' attention.
Perhaps questions from your pediatrician raised the issue. At routine visits, pediatricians often ask questions such as:
How is your child doing in school?
Are there any problems with learning that you or your child's teachers have seen?
Is your child happy in school?
Is your child having problems completing class work or homework?
Are you concerned with any behavior problems in school, at home, or when your child is playing with friends?
Your answers to these questions may lead to further evaluation for ADHD.
If your child has shown symptoms of ADHD on a regular basis for more than 6 months, discuss this with your pediatrician.
Causes of ADHD: What We Know Today
Treatment & Target Outcomes for Children with ADHD
Common ADHD Medications & Treatments for Children
How Schools Can Help Children with ADHD
The following is a list of support groups and additional resources for further information about ADHD. Check with your pediatrician for resources in your community.
National Resource Center on AD/HD
Understanding ADHD (Understood.org)
Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (CHADD) or 800/233-4050
Attention Deficit Disorder Association or 856/439-9099
Center for Parent Information and Resources
National Institute of Mental Health or 866/615-6464
Tourette Association of America or 888/4-TOURET (486-8738)


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Hilary Duff Lost a Tooth on Her Wedding Day [VIDEO]
Of all the things that could go wrong on a wedding day, losing a tooth has got to rank as one of the worst. That very thing happened to Hilary Duff when she married NHL player Mike Comrie last year.
As she revealed on 'Chelsea Lately,' Duff was chowing down on a bagel only hours before her wedding ceremony when her tooth simply fell out.
Distraught, Duff burst into tears. Fortunately, her wedding planner knew a top dentist who fixed her broken choppers right away. Wedding day crisis averted!
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Massachusetts officials came out swinging this week after Chief Justice John Roberts argued in a hearing on the constitutionality of a part of the Voting Rights Act (VRA) of 1965 that Mississippi may be more sensitive to black voting rights than Massachusetts.
That's important because Mississippi, often derided as a backward backwater due to its ugly racial history, has to run any changes to its voting laws by the US Department of Justice (DOJ), while Massachusetts, broadly seen as a paragon of the enlightened North, does not.
The argument cuts to the bone of what's in front of the Supreme Court in the case of Shelby County, Ala. v. Holder: Should the South continue to be punished for its past racism despite evidence that those days are gone, or is there another, broader imperative that Section 5 protections are necessary to guarantee the franchise for all Americans?
Section 5 requires that nine states and many other jurisdictions, mostly in the South but also including parts of the Bronx (N.Y.), "pre-clear" voting law changes with the US Justice Department due to evidence of past disenfranchisement.
While Congress handily reauthorized the VRA in 2006 for another 25 years, conservative justices on the Supreme Court, including Chief Roberts, zeroed in this week on whether Section 5 has itself become discriminatory, since many indexes suggest that blacks vote at equal or even higher rates than whites in the covered jurisdictions.
Justice Roberts pointed out as proof that Massachusetts, for example, has "the worst ratio of white voter turnout to African-American voter turnout."
Claiming Roberts is obfuscating US Census data, Massachusetts voting officials shot back.
"The concept of black communities in Massachusetts not voting is an old slur, and it's not true," Secretary of State William Galvin said. "I guess the point [Roberts] is trying to make is Mississippi is doing so much better they don't need the Voting Rights Act. He can still relay that conclusion, but he shouldn't be using phony statistics. It's deceptive, and it's truly disturbing."
As it is, Roberts is reading census figures that partially support his contention, but he failed to include margins of error that could, also technically, put Massachusetts ahead of Mississippi when it comes to minority participation versus white. Also, officials noted, several other states have similar disparities as Massachusetts. At the same time, three Section 5 jurisdictions – Mississippi, Georgia and North Carolina – today have higher proportions of blacks voting than whites.
Interestingly, some political scientists also argue that Roberts's assessment didn't take into account the context of specific elections in the Bay State, and whether blacks were specifically courted – a question that would be awkward to defend if they were talking about white voters in the South.
On top of that, Roberts's jab at the Bay State is extra-prickly because Massachusetts has played a historical role as being antislavery, anti-Jim Crow, and pro-civil rights in the historical struggle over America's slave-holding legacy. Well into the 1950s and '60s, meanwhile, Southern states like Mississippi resisted mightily attempts to restore the full franchise to blacks.
But critics contend that the contemporary air of Northern superiority on racial matters shouldn't determine the plight of the VRA's Section 5. In arguments to the court, Solicitor General Donald Verilli said the need to keep Section 5 intact isn't as much about race as pernicious historical legacies in the covered jurisdictions.
But if racial voting disparities can't be proved, then, reauthorizing the VRA in 2006 "was prudent, and history is relevant, only if the citizens of the South remain more racist than the citizens of the North," writes conservative columnist George Will on Friday.
To be sure, Mr. Verilli is right that it's a problem with a heavily historical overlay, in which supporters suggest that, without the protections, discrimination could creep back in. But that argument failed to find much purchase with the court's conservative majority on Wednesday; one justice, Antonin Scalia, even suggested that Section 5 extended an unfair "racial entitlement" to blacks, a suggestion that made many observers bristle.
On PBS's "The Newshour" Friday night, conservative New York Times columnist David Brooks called Justice Scalia's controversial comment "obnoxious" and "ridiculous."
None of which is to say that racism is dead in the South, a notion no one is arguing. The argument, rather, is over whether it can be demonstrated that South Carolina is objectively more racist than Indiana, for example. Both states last year passed voter ID laws, which civil rights activists say amount to a new kind of poll tax. South Carolina was challenged by the DOJ. Indiana was not.
Another Section 5 jurisdiction, Georgia, passed a voter ID law in 2006, had it approved by the DOJ, and saw its black and Hispanic voter participation rise, not just in the 2008 election but in the 2010 midterms, as well.
Mississippi's history is instructive, however, to those who support extending Section 5. Even though 37 percent of Mississippians are black, the state didn't have a black member of Congress until 1986. Today, however, 49 of 204 state legislators are black, and the state has a black congressman – a testament, most experts agree, to the success of Section 5.
Indeed, even the state's attorney general, Jim Hood, argued in a friend of the court brief that Section 5 still plays a "vital role" in ensuring minority voting rights in Mississippi.


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Pharoh Cooper has two high school state championships, the Most Valuable Player Award in this year�s state title game and an Offensive MVP honor in the 2011 finals.
Pharoh Cooper has two high school state championships, the Most Valuable Player Award in this year�s state title game and an Offensive MVP honor in the 2011 finals.
Havelock�s star senior capped off his prep football career by being selected as North Carolina�s Offensive MVP in the 76th edition Shrine Bowl of the Carolinas.
Cooper, a University of South Carolina commit, accounted for more than 300 all-purpose yards and a touchdown run.
Cooper�s North Carolina squad fell to South Carolina, 23-19, at Gibbs Stadium in Spartanburg, S.C. on Saturday.
�In middle school, I never thought I�d have all these opportunities,� Cooper said. �It�s a great feeling and a great honor. I have to give all of the glory to God. He put me in this situation.
�It was a great feeling, in my final high school game, to be named Offensive MVP.�
The Shrine Bowl of the Carolinas is a prestigious all-star high school football game that pits the elite players from North Carolina against the best from South Carolina.
Cooper�s 45-yard touchdown run in the third quarter gave North Carolina a 13-9 lead.
Rams� senior A.J. Coplon made his presence felt as a defensive back. He played lockdown pass coverage and recovered two fumbles.
�Coach (Jim Bob) Bryant and the Havelock staff prepared us well from our freshman year until now,� Cooper said. �They really developed us into better players.
�There were a lot of Division I players out here, and we had to make plays.�
New Bern senior Jachin Watkins played several snaps in the backfield. He carried the ball five times.
�Even though we lost, I still feel good about it,� Watkins said. �This has given me more confidence, playing against better talent.
�The level of competition was high. We had 22 Division I commits, and South Carolina had like 12 or 14.�
The Shrine Bowl of the Carolinas was not solely about the game. The players practiced every day last week, attended mixers, were honored at a parade and visited the Shriner�s Hospital.
Clemson football coach Dabo Swinney was the guest speaker at Friday�s banquet.
�It was a great experience,� Cooper said. �It was an honor to come out here and do it for the kids in the Shriner�s Hospital. We visited with them and I hung out with all of these players. It is an experience I will never forget.�
Cooper passed for 2,895 yards and 25 touchdowns for Havelock this season. He ran for 1,267 yards and 15 scores, and returned four punts for a touchdown.
He was the MVP of Havelock�s 55-21 win over Concord in the 3A state championship game in Winston-Salem on Dec. 1.
Coplon had two interceptions, both returned for a touchdown, and three fumble recoveries on the year. The East Carolina commit returned four punts for a touchdown, and caught 11 passes for 291 yards with two scores.
Watkins was named the Offensive MVP following New Bern�s dramatic 39-38 win over Porter Ridge in the 4A state championship game on Nov. 30.
He scored four touchdowns, including the game-winner with 26 seconds remaining.
On the season, Watkins, a UNC-Charlotte commit, ran for 1,336 yards and 20 touchdowns. He also caught 15 passes for 137 yards and three touchdowns.
�It was a great senior year for me,� Watkins said. �We went undefeated, won a state championship and was invited to play in the Shrine Bowl. They were all high on my high list to do.�
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Van Aldewerelt (Alderwerelt) is a Dutch Mennonite family, whose ancestor Cornelis van Alderwerelt fled from Meenen in Belgium ca.1580 to Middelburg in the Dutch province of Zeeland, where he was a cloth merchant and probably a deacon of the church. He was married to Cathelijne Pleviers (Plovier), who may have been a daughter of the martyr Lenaert Plovier. Their son Jan van Aldewerelt moved to Amsterdam, where he and his descendants were cloth merchants. Some of them were members of the Flemish congregation, others joined the Waterlanders. Salomon van Alderwerelt (ca. 1624-1679) was one of the authors of Ontdeckte Veinzing (1655), two pamphlets published anonymously against Galenus Abrahamsz. The van Alderwerelt family left the Mennonite Church in the early 18th century.
Melhuizen, Hendrik Wiebes, Galenus Abrahamsz, 1622-1706, strijder voor een onbeperkte verdgraagzaamheid en verdediger van het Doperse spiritualisme. Haarlem, H.D. Tjeenk Willink, 1954: 201 f.
Nederland's patriciaat VII (1916): 8-14; XLII (1956): 23-45.
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Zijpp, Nanne van der. "Aldewerelt, van, family." Global Anabaptist Mennonite Encyclopedia Online. 1959. Web. 23 Sep 2019. https://gameo.org/index.php?title=Aldewerelt,_van,_family&oldid=120541.
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Why congestion bottlenecks are dangerous, too
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Almost a year ago I wrote an article about congestion bottlenecks in Brocade switches. I said you should avoid them, because they mean that you probably have no redundancy because of too much workload or you don't use it properly. You can use the bottleneckmon to detect them. On the other hand I cared much more about latency bottlenecks , often caused by slow drain devices... [More]
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I check the referrers of this blog from time to time to get to know where my readers are coming from. For many of them I cannot actually see it, because often "bridge"-pages are used - for example by the social networking sites. But a fair amount come from searches in google and other search engines. Some search queries there seem to repeat very often. Maybe I will write more articles... [More]
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I claim that in 2012 performance problems will keep their place amongst the most frequent and most impacting problems in the SAN. In many of the cases the client's users really notice a performance impact and so the admin calls for support. Other support cases are opened because of performance related messages like the ones from Brocade's bottleneckmon or Cisco's slowdrain policy for the Port... [More]
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Performance problems are still the most malicious issues on my list. They come in many flavors and most of them have two things in common: 1) They are hardly SAN defects and 2) They need to be solved as quickly as possible, because they really have an impact. If just a switch crashed or an ISL dropped dead or even an ugly firmware bug blocks the communication of an entire fabric, it might ring... [More]
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One of the ugliest things that can happen in a SAN is a big performance problem introduced by a slow drain device (or slow draining device). Why is it so ugly? Well, if a full fabric or a full data center drops down - due to a fire for example - it's definitely ugly, too. But such situations can be covered by redundancy (failover to another fabric, to another data center, etc), because the trigger... [More]


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CHICAGO – The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) today announced that Federal District Chief Judge Karen Schreier has signed a consent decree for $50,000 and remedial relief resolving the federal agency's litigation against Freeman, S.D.-based Merchant State Bank under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
According to the EEOC, Merchant prevented a former custodian from returning to work while he was undergoing chemotherapy treatments for cancer. The employee was allegedly told that he should stay home in order to recover and that he need not worry about his job security. Yet when the employee attempted to return to work at the completion of his therapy, he was told that he had been replaced.
Under the terms of the EEOC consent decree, entered on December 23, 2009, in addition to the monetary relief for the former employee, Merchant is required to ensure that its managers and employees are trained on the requirements of the ADA. Additionally, Merchant will report regularly to the EEOC regarding the circumstances of any termination of employees.
"One of the things that we heard from the bank in this case was that the employee had been asked to stay home out of a sincere concern for his well being," said Associate Regional Attorney Jean Kamp of the EEOC's Chicago District Office, which has jurisdiction for South Dakota. "Even if we accept that to be true, employers need to understand that good intentions are no substitute for an understanding of, and adherence to, the law. The EEOC's position is that telling an employee who can work to stay home and get better can violate the ADA."
EEOC Trial Attorney Ethan Cohen noted that the EEOC has been focused in recent years on large class and systemic cases of discrimination. "It's true that the EEOC has been focusing on larger cases, and that often means litigating against employers located in metropolitan areas," Cohen said. "This case should remind employers that they should not assume that they will receive a pass from the EEOC simply because they are smaller, are situated in a rural area, or are facing an individual claim of discrimination."
The EEOC Chicago District Office is responsible for processing charges of discrimination, administrative enforcement, and the conduct of agency litigation in Illinois, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa, and North and South Dakota, with Area Offices in Milwaukee and Minneapolis.
The EEOC enforces federal laws prohibiting employment discrimination. Further information about the Commission is available on its web site at www.eeoc.gov.


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Actress and human rights activist Mia farrow has called on lawmakers to tighten gun control legislation following yet another school shooting on Tuesday.
Three people were injured in a shooting at a library on campus at the Lone Star College in north Harris County on Tuesday afternoon. One suspect was taken into custody, while a second suspected shooter was arraigned hours later following an extensive search by FBI agents.
College shooting: 3 were hurt on the northside campus Tuesday
The latest gun-related incident has prompted Farrow to demand politicians move forward with President Barack Obama's proposals to impose stricter rules on weapons sales and ownership.
In a series of Twitter posts, Farrow writes, "Omg (oh my god) Lone Star Campus shooting… Second Amendment (right to bear arms) must be adjusted!!
"That gun-shooting is 'fun' doesn't cut it anymore. And delusional paranoia is not a justifiable reason to keep weapons. Ban semi-auto guns."
Bad timing: Twittersphere jumps on shooting reporter
Meanwhile, actresses Eliza Dushku and Holly Robinson Peete have expressed their shock at the news, and Chad Lowe tweets: "Another day another school shooting. Pray for the strength & courage to end gun violence & the will to care for our mentally ill."
The current gun control debate was amped up last month when 20 children were killed during a massacre at Connecticut's Sandy Hook Elementary School.
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In Reply to: Biological changes (corrected) posted by R. Berg on January 30, 2004
: : : BIOLOGICAL CHANGES OVER TIME -- ATLANTA, Georgia (AP) -- The state's school superintendent has proposed striking the word evolution from Georgia's science curriculum and replacing it with the phrase "biological changes over time." CNN online at http://www.cnn.com/2004/EDUCATION/01/30/striking.evolution.ap/index.html Accessed January 30, 2004.
: : : Everything reminds me of a song. This reminds me of "The Sidestep" by Carol Hall as sung by the govenor (Charles Durning) in "Best Little Wh*rehouse in Texas" : ".Ooh I love to dance a little sidestep."
: Does the school superintendent know of any changes that DON'T take place over time?
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An odd string of suicides surrounds a private institution on Roosevelt Island. On the night a classmate dies, Kate, Rachel, Rose and Claire wake with no memories of the evenings' events.
The next night, the four girls are drawn together by mysterious red butterflies only they can see. Converging at Central Park, the girls are approached by a strange woman who tells them they are dead. Now, the four girls must work together to learn the secrets of their death - and the means to return to their previous life.


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You should not expect a smile from the man behind the counter handing you the Italian beef sandwich (with extra giardiniara and meat juices) at Al's #1 Italian Beef on Taylor Street in Chicago.
There will not be an exchange of first names. And definitely no mention on the brief wall menu that the cattle were grass fed, the roll filled with multiple grains, and the peppers grown organically. Yet it's hard not to smile as you rest your elbows on a counter while you clutch the stack of thinly sliced meat nestled inside a crunchy roll soon to be soggy with beef juice.
With each deliciously drippy bite, a pepper or two is guaranteed to squirt onto your shirt. But then most of the food for which Chicago is justifiably renowned requires a bib. From the juice-spitting jumbo hot dog topped with "the works," to the deep dish pepperoni pizza dripping with cheese and a produce rack of tomatoes, my hometown's food has always been guaranteed to leave a trail on your clothing.
But then, seven years ago I discovered mess-less eating by moving to the San Francisco Bay area. Specifically, Marin County, just across the Golden Gate Bridge, and the epicenter of incredibly neat and extremely organic food served by very happy people. The move did wonders for my dry cleaning bills. But then it's hard to leave spots on your shirt when you're eating a salad of youthful, pesticide-free organic greens with a slice of Japanese radish.
Like so many transplanted Chicagoans, I missed the mess at times. But when I went in search of a traditional overfilled Chicago sandwich, like corned beef on rye, I had to cross the Richmond-San Rafael Bridge to Berkeley to find a delicatessen, Saul's, that serves anything close to an authentic version. But unlike the venerable Manny's in Chicago, the meat in the Bay Area deli comes from Marin's Niman Ranch, where the cattle are not only "vegetarian fed" but raised "traditionally, humanely, and sustainably."
The bread is from the Acme Bread Company, home of the "artisan" loaf. And the sandwich is assembled so the meat actually stays between the slices of bread! The potential for fatty corned beef cascading into your lap is minimal. The same emphasis on neatness applies to the local version of the Italian beef sandwich, the French dip. The beef juice arrives in a smallish cup, apparently so eaters can daintily dip their "humanely" raised meat and artisan bread without fear of staining their hemp pants.
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I'm not the only Chicago expatriate who misses eating food that requires a bath afterward. For California horror novelist and Chicago native Robert Masello, it isn't the Midwestern sandwiches that he yearns for so much as a slice of New York-style pizza. The type that folds over, thus giving you a 50 percent chance of dripping sauce down your chin. "Out here," Masello moans about his adopted state, "the crust is so thin and crackly it's like eating papyrus."
Retired advertising executive Larry Moss, who moved from Chicago to Marin County 29 years ago, says one of the first things he noticed about the cross-country change was that there were "no plates overflowing with food." Merle Gordon, a dedicated "foodie" who spent a number of years living in northern California before relocating back to her hometown of Chicago, agrees. "They're as concerned with how the plate looks as how the food tastes," she says of California. "It's elegance versus free form."
Of course, vegetarianism, or its less strict off shoot pescatarianism (in which eating fish is allowed) lends itself to the whole concept of neat dining. A medley of steamed vegetables or a piece of broiled fish rarely threatens to leave its mark on clothing.
Yet even ordering a simple piece of fish can cause problems in ecologically aware California. Recently I had dinner with a friend who just returned from a trip to Southeast Asia, sponsored by an organization, Seacology, which monitors threatened fish species. Thus, trying to order dinner with my friend became an exercise in "No." As in, "Is it OK to have the tuna?" "No." "The Chilean sea bass?" "No." "The salmon?" "Definitely not." After five minutes of denial, I was ready, as another friend at the table suggested, to "kill off the species" – any species.
No such worries about endangered fish arise at Marin County's Café Gratitude. This vegan restaurant – one of four in the Bay area – not only serves extremely "neat" food, it believes "our food and people are an expression of our aliveness."
This means that not only are all the dishes made with raw ingredients, each is given a name that reflects the affirmative philosophy of the restaurant. A pecan porridge for breakfast becomes "I Am Bright-Eyed." A marinara pizza is "I Am Passionate." Even a slice of onion sunflower bread receives a designation rarely found on a loaf of Pepperidge Farm, "I Am Fun."
This Deepak Chopra-like menu comes as no surprise to personal trainer Chris Kahn, who has lived in California all his life. "We're easy on people who want to reinvent both themselves and the food they create," he says.
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This is not to say you can't find any of those "old-fashioned" meals in northern California that make Chicago the messy food capital of America. The kind of meal that offers no assurances as to the provenance of the ingredients and contains few of the government's recommended daily nutrients. Mexican food is still, for the most part, authentic.
Once you get past the untraditional burritos, like the curried Punjabi version served at Avatar's in Marin County's Mill Valley, you can still find classic burritos stuffed with juicy strips of carne asada, squishy pinto beans, ripe avocado, sour cream, salsa, and enough hot sauce to stain your eco-organic linen dashiki.
That's the exception, though. More prevalent is the kind of fare you find at the Marin Farmer's Market on Sunday morning, which includes hemp ice cream (surprisingly, it tastes worse than it sounds) or something called vegan soul food – a cuisine as unlikely to be found in Chicago as a mayor not named Daley.
But there is some light at the end of the tofu tunnel. Tyler Florence, celebrity chef and star of the Food Network's "Tyler's Ultimate," recently moved from New York to Marin County. A native of South Carolina, where, like Chicago, they serve their barbecue with bibs and towels, he has brought hope to local lovers of messy cuisine.
Mr. Florence recently won a sandwich contest on the "The Oprah Winfrey Show" by assembling a dish that would make drippy food lovers lick their fingers: pulled pork on a buttered Parker House roll with caramelized onion cranberry jam and melted talleggio cheese.
Start tying on those bibs, Marin.