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Chicago 18-Wheeler Accident Lawyer Information
If you have a Chicago, Illinois 18 wheeler accident claim, Chicago 18 wheeler accident lawyers are here to advocate for you. Call one of the Chicago18 wheeler accident lawyers listed on this site for a free initial consultation.
Semi truck, tractor trailer and 18-wheeler accidents are common occurrences on Chicago roads and highways. It is estimated that approximately 5,000 people die as a result of 18-wheeler accidents and big rig collisions in the United States each year with a substantial number of 18-wheeler truck accidents occurring in Chicago, Illinois, every day. Due to the high population and highly congested traffic throughout Chicago's sprawling metropolis, the city of Chicago unfortunately has its fair share of big rig truck accidents. Chicago, being the largest city in Illinois with nearly 2.7 million residents and the most populous city in the Midwestern United States, the third most populous in the USA,18-wheeler accidents and semi truck crashes on Chicago highways are inevitable.
Chicago's freeway system is made up of many miles of freeways and expressways. There are nine interstate highways that run through Chicago and its suburbs. Segments that link to the city center are named after influential politicians, with three of them named after former U.S. Presidents (Eisenhower, Kennedy, and Reagan) and one named after two-time Democratic candidate Adlai Stevenson. When referring to the expressways, local citizens tend to use the names of the expressways rather than the interstate numbers, primarily because the names denote certain sections of the interstate(s).The Kennedy Expressway and the Dan Ryan Expressway are the busiest state maintained routes in the City of Chicago and its suburbs. The automobile is still the most common form of transportation in Chicago, with majority of its residents driving to work alone each day.
If you have a Chicago 18 wheeler accident claim, call one of the Chicago 18 wheeler accident lawyers listed on this site for a free initial consultation.
Chicago 18-Wheeler Accident Attorney
Due to the sheer weight difference of a car versus the weight of an 18-wheeler or tractor trailer, accidents that involve commercial vehicles often times result in severe injuries or even death. Compared to the average weight of an automobile, which is only 5,000 pounds, one can easily see how much more dangerous commercial vehicles like an 18 wheeler can be. That is why if you are injured by a semi truck or commercial vehicle in Chicago, it is important that you choose an experienced Chicago 18-wheeler accident attorney who knows the truck regulations and laws both nationally and for the State of Illinois.
Commercial vehicles go by different names such as:
- Big Rig
- 18 Wheeler
- Tractor Trailer
- Truck
- Semi
Chicago truck accidents caused by an 18-wheeler, big rig, semi truck, tractor trailer, bus or commercial vehicle are common on Chicago streets, avenues and highways. Many of the semi truck crashes that occur in the city of Chicago happen along the major Chicago highways, which include the US 14, I-94, I-190, I- 290 US 41, and I-57.
Types of Trucks
The following trucks do specific things and carry certain types of cargo:
- Bob-Tail Trucks
- Tanker trucks
- Refrigerated trucks
- Flat bed trucks
- Logging trucks
Buses are also considered commercial vehicles as well, but as a rule do not haul cargo. Instead a bus is a transportation vehicle that carries children or adults such as a school bus or commercial bus like Greyhound. School bus accidents or commercial bus accidents are common on Chicago roads and freeways. The causes may vary, but often times the accident is a result of hazardous road conditions or driver negligence.
It is essential to hire a Chicago bus accident lawyer if you have been involved in the following type of accident:
- Chicago city buses;
- transportation buses such as Greyhound;
- shuttle bus accidents when driving to and from the airport, such as Chicago Midway International Airport or Chicago O'Hare International Airport; and/or,
- casino bus accidents that occur running back and forth from Oak park.
The ways Chicago truck accidents happen occur are too numerous to list. Blind spots, rear-ends, sideswipes, head-ons, load overturns, jack-knifes are all possible and can result in fatal wrongful death truck accidents.
If you live in Chicago and have a claims for an accident that involved a big rig or an 18 wheeler, your case might be filed in one of these courts:
Cook County Circuit Court - Sixth Municipal District
16501 South Kedzie Parkway Room 119, Markham IL 60428
(708) 210-4551
Cook County Circuit Court - Third Municipal District
2121 Euclid Avenue Room 121, Rolling Meadows IL 60008
(847) 818-3000
18-Wheeler Accident Attorneys Serve Chicago and Surrounding Cities
Serving clients throughout Northeastern Illinois, including Antioch, Aurora, Bartlett, Batavia, Bolingbrook, Buffalo Grove, Burbank, Calumet City, Carol Steam, Carpentersville, Channahon, Chicago, Cicero, Crystal Lake, De Kalb, Des Plaines, Downers Grove, East Chicago, Elgin, Evanston, Glenview, Gurnee, Hammond, Hoffman Estates, Joliet, Lake Forest, Lake in the Hills, Lancing, Lockport, Lombard, McHenry, Mt. Prospect, Mundelein, Naperville, New Lenox, North Chicago, Northbrook, Oak Lawn, Oak Park, Orland Park, Oswego, Rockford, Romeoville, Round Lake Beach, Schaumburg, St. Charles, Tinley Park, Vernon Hills, Wilmette, Woodstock, Zion, areas in the vicinity of Chicago O'Hare International Airport, and other communities in Cook County and Dupage County.
Chicago 18-wheeler accident attorneys are experienced in handling serious injury truck collision cases and can help you fight the trucking company or its insurer in order to get you the compensation you deserve. Contact a Chicago 18 wheeler accident lawyer today for a FREE INITIAL CONSULTATION.


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There's a job opening, in what seems like a comfortable position. But it's hard. So hard, that no one lasts long. Many quit before the day is over. Many quit without waiting to take the money. Many quit while screaming, without looking where they were going as they fled, and were only seen again muttering about "Twenty bucks an hour" over and over and over again. In some cases, they never even got a chance to quit, and instead died in a suspicious accident or, in especially dangerous jobs (such as "sheriff of a lawless Wild West town"), the line of duty. In some cases, the difficulty isn't with the job itself, but with the viciousness and/or stupidity of the boss. This may cause the character to be fired or even killed for failing to satisfy the boss' unreasonable demands. Usually the "no one can hack it" circumstances are shown by a montage of characters of different types attempting the task before leaving. Some of these may be Shout Outs to recognisable characters who would be good at the task in hand... but not quite good enough. This is commonly used for nannies, teachers or babysitters to unruly children, to show how horrible the children are. Alternatively, it's the secretary to an utterly unreasonable boss. This is a common set up (or sometimes reveal) for a New Job Episode, showing the previous failures at the task, warning the characters of the horror they face. As a rule, if the new employee is not a main character, we'll see how the job is so horrible, and even this "hard to crack" character will eventually fail to the nightmare that is the task. But if the new employee is a major character, they'll be a little bit different. Perhaps they have a warm heart and honest demeanour that will soften the hardest heart. Or perhaps she'll be the first to turn around and tear their Pointy-Haired Boss down as vengeance for all the previous employees.
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Promote Your Business With FacebookFacebook is a great tool for a small business or organization to increase your social media presence, but where do you start and find the time to fit it all in? Learn how to set up a business Facebook page, distribute consistent information, grow your fan base and set up editorial calendars. Bringing your own laptop is recommended, but not required. Presented by Twin Cities Media Alliance and funded by MELSA.
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The Meeker Wenschhof project in Rio Blanco County is a 23 kW small hydropower project that will utilize water historically used for irrigation to produce power that will offset the electricity consumption of a water-saving irrigation sprinkler. This low impact project provides a rural Colorado rancher new revenue in the form of electricity savings, and is easy to duplicate, providing other ranchers in the state an avenue to replicate the project and associated savings.
How the Colorado Energy Office helped make this project a reality
In 2010 the state of Colorado signed a Memorandum of Understanding with The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to streamline the permitting process, leading the nation in an effort to make small hydropower permits more economical and accessible. This created an avenue for the Colorado Energy Office (CEO) to create the Renewable Energy Development Team (REDT) and help move projects toward success. The REDT helps identify Colorado renewable energy projects with the best potential for development and provides them with the technical and business development assistance needed to help move the projects beyond the typical hurtles and barriers that can significantly delay or kill projects.
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Barrier: The FERC permitting process for hydropower projects is complex, expensive and prohibitive for most who wish to develop a small hydro operation. In 35 years, only 26 federal permits have been issued for hydropower projects in Colorado. Before an application can be submitted to FERC it undergoes review by multiple regulatory agencies. The process typically takes several years because some regulatory agencies do not begin their review until another agency's review is complete. Following the regulatory agency review process, FERC's own review can take an additional two to three years. The combined regulatory agency and FERC reviews can potentially delay projects five to six years, or derail them entirely due to the added costs.
How CEO helped: CEO's REDT essentially "stacked" multiple regulatory agency reviews to occur simultaneously, trimming the time it took to complete the pre-FERC application review from several years down to months. A single REDT point of contact helps FERC and the other regulatory agencies know that the applications are complete and consistent, removing the uncertainty that can cause the lengthy delays. In July, CEO's REDT successfully submitted its first hydropower conduit exemption application to FERC and it was approved in just two months, a significant reduction over a process that historically took up to three years.
Barrier: The rural rancher had a great idea to use existing water power on his own property to power his entire ranch, but he needed help to determine whether his project was economically viable.
How CEO helped: The REDT used financial modeling tools to help the rancher understand that his project was economically viable and encouraged him to proceed.
Barrier: 1603 federal grants have not typically been available to projects such as this one because the classification criteria for small projects are convoluted.
How CEO helped: The REDT made a successful case to submit this project for a 30% federal grant. REDT secured a letter of support from CEO, expert opinions, and a meeting with grant administrators to obtain clear direction. This success establishes a new precedent and a clear classification path, which creates new opportunities for similar projects that hope to obtain a grant.
Barrier: Once the project was viable, the rancher needed assistance to counter a small, rural bank's resistance to a renewable energy project loan. The bank lacked experience with renewable energy projects and was reluctant to move forward without credible information.
How CEO helped: The REDT talked to the rancher's bank to answer project questions and this helped secure the needed construction financing.
The Meeker Wenschhof project became the first hydro project in the nation to go through the new FERC streamlined process and receive a conduit exemption, doing so in just two months.
The project will save this rural Colorado rancher $350,000 in utility costs over 30 years.
The rancher will be able to offset 100% of his ranch's electrical load.
The rancher is able to utilize a 30% federal grant that previously would not be available to projects like his.


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I really don't consider myself to be an old guy, I'm only 32. For some reason when I start talking cars with guys in there 20s we have completely different views on the car world. The other day we were all discussing the new Jaguar XK. Like it or hate, all the other guys said they didn't like how Jag had abandoned their traditional look. I made a comment about how I felt they were going back to what Jag sports cars should look like. It was like a herd of cattle staring at a new gate. No one had any idea what I was talking about, when I said "going back to" their traditional look.
Apparently I was the only guy in the room who knew what an E-Type was, much less lusted after one. This resulted in an informal half-hour long internet assisted historical automotive education. The group of car guys couldn't believe what they were looking at was a Jaguar, and yes I pronounce it JAG-YOU_ARE. Several commented that it looked like something Ferrari would build, or like a "skinny Cobra", they don't associate old British cars with anything resembling a sports car. They all know what a Lotus is, but they think they are relatively modern cars starting with the Esprit in the 80s.
This hurts me a little.
It occurred to me later that the it isn't just the people in their 20s that have the same feeling s about Jag. I am guessing most people don't remember the once great Jaguar. The racing victories, the incredible sports cars of the past. People think of the awkward sedan that their even more awkward Uncle Lou had that seemed to spend more time in the shop than on the road. It's a fate that Jag brought on itself, but it is still a real shame.
Now the once great brand is owned by Ford, who can't seem to manage itself much less a foreign small volume manufacturer. I suppose it may be appropriate that the once great Ford is dragging down another once great company. My solution, sell Jaguar to the VW/Audi Group. I know many of you are cringing at the thought of the Germans owning such a magnificent English brand, but it certainly isn't the worst thing that ever happened to Bentley.
I would love to see a front-engined British sports car that would compete with Ferrari's GTs. With a little bit of engine sharing from Bentley and some chassis development from Porsche, I think we would have a winner.


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Gun owners urged to sign gun safety pledge at upcoming sports show
Gun owners will have the opportunity to publicly declare that they store their guns safely by putting their signature on the Gun Owner's Safety Pledge card during the Northeast Sports Show, to be held Jan. 24 through 26 at the New York State Fairgrounds.
By signing the pledge, which was written by the Onondaga County Citizens Task Force for Gun Safety, the gun owner asserts that he or she has taken or will take a certified course in gun safety, will store guns and ammunition with a gun safety lock or gun safe and ensures that "all children who enter my home will be safe from accidental gun injury."
Richard Culkin, a gun owner and task force member, says by signing the pledge, gun owners are making a public commitment to keeping others safe. "Gun ownership comes with great responsibility, especially when children are around," he said. "This pledge is one way we can remind gun owners of that responsibility."
Culkin said the task force hopes gun owners place this pledge card in a conspicuous place, such as on the refrigerator door, where it can be a daily reminder of safe gun storage. The pledge cards will be available at the Onondaga County Federation Booth at the Northeast Sports Show.
The task force is supported in part by the Children's Miracle Network and University Hospital.
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Keyword(s):Acousmatic , Synthesis and Resynthesis Techniques , Real-time , Loudspeaker Orchestra , Analysis , Sound Image , Interdisciplinary Artistic Work
This interview presents the musical career of François Bayle. The composer reflects on his entry at the Groupe de Recherches Musicales and presents his musical works as well as ideas on associated subjects: May 1968, synthesis and real-time at the GRM, his influences from Debussy and Ravel, his working method, his collaboration with other artists, the acousmatic and the acousmonium.
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Bayle, François, Chion, Michel, Vande Gorne, Annette (1994). Le caprice et la cohérence


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The Kukui Cup and Open Power Quality: creating smart consumers for the smart gridPhilip Johnson
University of Hawaii at Manoa, Honolulu
|Tuesday 11 November 2014
11:00 am
|The environmental, political, and economic problems with fossil fuels as an energy source have encouraged work on a next generation "smart" grid: an electrical infrastructure which can incorporate distributed, renewable energy generation sources such as solar and wind power. However, the smart grid cannot achieve its full potential without "smart" consumers: people who are literate about energy issues and who modify their behavior to support more efficient and effective energy generation, storage, and use. In this talk I describe two research initiatives to create "smart" consumers: the Kukui Cup and Open Power Quality.
The Kukui Cup Project (http://kukuicup.org) combines techniques from community-based social marketing, serious games, and educational pedagogy to investigate sustained change in energy-related behaviors. Kukui Cup challenges blend real world and online activities, all tied together through game mechanics. In the real world, players participate in workshops, excursions, and creative events. They compete to win prizes, and in the process, learn about their behavior and its impact on energy consumption. The online game environment allows players to earn points, achieve badges, increase their energy "literacy" through readings and videos, and use social networking mechanisms. I will discuss lessons learned from seven Kukui Cup challenges, and the open source software technologies created from this project.
Open Power Quality (http://openpowerquality.org) develops open source hardware, software, and data for low cost, crowd-sourced power quality monitoring, storage, and analysis. OPQ fills an important "data gap" in many current grids: the quality of power as experienced by end users. OPQ accomplishes this through custom-designed, low cost "OPQBoxes" that plug in to household electrical outlets, monitor power quality, and upload power quality "events" via WiFi to our OPQHub service. By crowd-sourcing the collection and analysis of power quality data, we hope to better understand the impact of distributed renewables on grid stability, distinguish grid-level problems from building-level problems, and increase consumer awareness of smart grid issues. I will discuss the current status of Open Power Quality and results from our recent pilot study with our first generation hardware and software.
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Hello, summer!
It's like when you find that absolutely perfect little black dress. Or discovering a pair of comfortable heels that go with virtually any outfit. Once you find those sunglasses—you know, those ones that go with every outfit for every occasion—the rest of your look just kind of seem to fall into place.
Over the course of my time here at BonLook, I have become quite partial to changing up my glasses and sunglasses on a daily basis (actually, I frequently change sunglasses multiple times a day). Despite all this eyewear variety that comes with the territory of being a blogger here, I have a few fail-safes that I always gravitate toward when I need a style that goes with everything. Urban Dandy is one of those styles. It was actually my first-ever sunglasses style here, and I still wear them so very frequently.


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I first heard of sitz bath after giving birth to my 4th baby, Elisha. She was pretty big (at 3.2 kilos and 52cm – that's big enough for me considering my 3 other babies all weighed 2.2 kilos only) and my ob had to sew me up. The nurse would come a few 2-3 times a day to give me a sitz bath – dipping me in a tub waist down. The nurse told me that sitz bath would relieve the pain from the stitches.
The German word sitz means sitzen which literally means to sit. The term used is very appropriate since a patient would only need to sit down during the whole process. Some people use baking soda or salt for hemorrhoid treatment and anal fistulae; women suffering from menstrual cramps or had a recent episiotomy also takes this kind of bath. Taking the sitz bath is suggested to men with prostate glands inflammation.
A sitz bathtub is a plastic or ceramic tub that can be placed over the toilet and filled with water. the patient sits on the tub for about 15 – 20 minutes per session to relieve the discomfort and pain. One can take a sitz bath in a regular bathtub, but the patient's feet needs to be kept over the side of the tub or put in the water, while the knees are kept bent. A constant flow of warm water is needed when taking a sitz bath thus it may not be as hygienic as taking it on a sitz bathtub. When sitting on a warm water, blood reached the impacted area allowing healing and relief for pain and discomfort. The sitz bath uses the premise of hydro or water therapy. Like what they say, "water is life".
Drugstore chains sell the sitz bath tub . Sitz bathtub may also be sold at hospital pharmacies or medical supply stores. Should you need a sitz bath after surgical procedure or giving birth, ask your physician or your nurse if they can provide you with one before you go home.
Here are some helpful tips for taking a sitz bath at home:
1. Of course, you need to prepare the items you will need so they are near at hand from where you will be using the sitz bath. Have the salt or baking soda (or even vinegar for vaginal infection) ready beside your sitz bathtub. Have someone help you when you take the sitz bath at home. If you're too embarrassed to ask for help, have everything you need by your side before taking the sitz bath.
2. Fill the sitz bathtub with clean warm water. Remember that the water will feel cooler on your hands than it will with the rest of your body. Use your elbow to check water temp.
3. The sitz bath package usually comes with a bag for filling the water then hang it above you with a hook similar with the one used for IV poles. It should be higher than the toilet. The tube will run from the bag into the sitz bathtub and provide a continuous flow of water. The clamp provided is used to stop the flow of water.
4. There are sitz bathtubs designed with a vent to prevent water from overflowing. If you're using a regular tub, make sure you don't overfill it.
5. Make sure you path dry the affected area with a clean cloth after taking the sitz bath.
6. Taking the sitz bath several times a day to easy soreness is usually recommended by the doctor.
7. Always wash your sitz bathtub after using it. It will be unsanitary to leave it with the water and then use it again. Keep it in a dry clean bag and wash it again before using it. You are using the sitz bathtub to treat a sensitive part of your body so you better keep it clean.
Now you're ready to take your home first ever home sitz bath! All you need to do is follow these simple steps and you're one you're way to relieving yourself from the pain and discomfort that hemorrhoids or even menstrual cramps bring!
I first heard of sitz bath after giving birth to my 4th baby, Elisha. She was pretty big (at 3.2 kilos and 52cm – that's big enough for me considering my 3 other babies all weighed 2.2 kilos only) and my ob had to sew me up. The nurse would come a few 2-3 times a day to give me a sitz bath – dipping me in a tub waist down. The nurse told me that sitz bath would relieve the pain from the stitches.


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this sandwich is so delicious! I have substituted red bell peppers, fontinella cheese, blue cheese. every combination tastes great with the spread of mayo,garlic and lemon juice. yum!
Grilled Mediterranean Vegetable Sandwiches
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Sunset reader Rebecca Jansen of Snohomish, Washington, won us over with this Mediterranean-inspired vegetable sandwich that cooks entirely on the grill.
Yield: Serves 4
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Amount per serving
- Calories: 421
- Calories from fat: 65%
- Protein: 10g
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated fat: 6.5g
- Carbohydrate: 31g
- Fiber: 6g
- Sodium: 711mg
- Cholesterol: 18mg
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
- 2 small zucchini, thinly sliced lengthwise
- 2 portabella mushrooms, sliced 1/4 in. thick
- 1 eggplant (14 oz.), sliced 1/4 in. thick
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 3/4 of a 1-lb. ciabatta loaf, split horizontally
- 2 ounces feta cheese, crumbled (1/2 cup)
- 2 medium tomatoes, sliced
- 2 cups baby arugula
- 1. Heat a grill to high (450° to 550°). Meanwhile, mix mayonnaise, garlic, and lemon juice together; set aside.
- 2. Brush zucchini, mushrooms, and eggplant with oil and sprinkle with salt. Grill, turning once, until softened and grill marks appear, about 3 minutes.
- 3. Grill bread cut side down just until grill marks start to appear, 2 minutes.
- 4. Cut each loaf-half into 4 pieces. Spread bottoms with mayo and smear tops with cheese. Make sandwiches with vegetables, tomatoes, and arugula.
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LOUISVILLE, KY (WAVE) – If you were a business owner would you pay workers you're going to fire not to work, but refuse to pay workers you've fired even after they've won their appeal? It may sound confusing, but that's you're doing if you're a Kentucky taxpayer.
"I was shocked," said Steve Owens.
That was Owens' reaction when he watched our investigative reports on Kentucky state government paying workers not to work. He wishes he were one of the 158 state employees paid to stay home after allegations of wrongdoing:
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Over the past two years, Kentucky doled out a total of 5,133 days in paid leave.
"I said I have a right to file a grievance," said Owens. "I feel like this is unfair, brand new policy."
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When Owens, a court designated worker, questioned a new policy emailed out in the Juvenile Services department, the 17 year tenured veteran was suspended September 12 and then terminated the next day for being "disrespectful and insubordinate."
"He said, 'you're fired, no longer work with the Administrative Office of the Courts,'" said Owens. "I said I thought I was suspended. He said 'you no longer work with AOC.'"
Five months later, the Dismissal Appeal Board found in Owens' favor. In their ruling the board concluded:
The AOC director replied, "I disagree. Your dismissal is affirmed."
"I appealed it. I won the appeal," Owens said. "Their recommendation was I should get my job back, and the director overruled me and said she disagrees with the recommendation. And all this time I'm not getting paid anything."
The AOC declined an interview, but in an email a public information officer said immediate dismissal is warranted in situations involving egregious behavior, and individual circumstances determine whether the person receives back pay. She also said the Dismissal Appeal Board only provides a recommendation, while the AOC director makes the final decision.
As for the difference in treatment when it comes to the way the state handles workers in trouble, she said there is no single personnel policy for all of Kentucky state government, and it's inaccurate to compare one branch of state government with another one.
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Below are the directions to apply for a J-1 Exchage Visitor visa. Please contact our office for information applying for H1-B or other visa type.
Initial international Exchange Visitors will need to apply for a U.S. visa in order to enter the United States to begin their program. Continuing Exchange visitors may need to renew their U.S. Visa while traveling abroad during their program. Explained below are the procedures and considerations to remember.
Initial international Exchange Visitors who are outside the United States will need to apply for a J-1 US Visa in order to enter the United States to begin their program.
Procedure for Applying for an Initial Visa:
Dependents: Scholar's dependents will need to apply for dependent visas. Dependents will have to present all of the documents required for the scholar's visa, as well as proof of marriage for the spouse and proof of parenthood for children. Any child who is 21 years of age or older cannot enter the United States on a dependent visa.
Canadian Citizens: Canadian citizens do not need a US visa to enter the United States but do need to have an approved travel document, DS-2019, and proof of I-901 fee payment to be admitted into the US.
Change of Status or Transfer: Scholars who are currently in the US and have applied for a change of status or transfer of status do not need to leave the US for the sole purpose of applying for a visa abroad.
International visitors who travel outside of the US must have a valid visa (for their current non-immigrant status) in order to re-enter the US. If a scholar's visa will expire prior to re-entering the U.S., or if the scholar has used all entries permitted by the visa, or if the visa does not match the current non-immigrant program category, the scholar will need to apply for a new visa while outside of the U.S.
Scholars who are currently in the US and have a valid status document (DS-2019, I-797 Approval Notice, etc) do not need to have a valid visa stamp in their passport. The sole purpose of the visa is for authorization to re-enter the US after traveling abroad. A valid status document is the only authorization necessary for an international visitor to legally remain in the US after being legally admitted (with a visa which has since expired). International visitors should not leave the US for the sole purpose of applying for a US visa abroad.
Procedures for applying for a visa renewal are similar to procedures for applying for an initial visa. Though all US Consulates are governed by the same general guidelines, each US Consulate has its own procedures for applying for a visa and processing times vary. The scholar should check the Consulate's Web site at which he/she will apply for their specific application procedures.
You will need to be prepared to present the following documents to the immigration officials at the United States port of entry (POE) into the U.S., be prepared to present the following items to immigration officials:
DOS Alert: U.S. Consulates in Canada Temporarily Suspend TCN Visa Processing for Summer (2014)
"AILA InfoNet Doc. No. 14060447 (posted Jun. 4, 2014)"
In response to member queries regarding the difficulty of scheduling visa processing appointments for third-country nationals (TCN) in Canada, the AILA DOS Liaison Committee reached out to the Department of State (DOS). DOS informed AILA on 6/3/2014 that due to increasingly heavy demand by Canada-based visa applicants, the seven U.S. visa processing posts in Canada are extremely limited in their ability to accept TCN cases during the peak demand period of June, July, and August. Canadian posts encourage such applicants to seek appointments elsewhere in the world, such as in the applicant's home country. Canadian posts offer increased appointment availability for TCNs during non-peak processing times, such as October and November, and January through May. Emergency cases may seek consideration for scheduling an interview at a Canada post by visiting canada.usembassy.gov.


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Photography and DLSR camera classes for all ages!
I will come to your home and teach you all you need to know about how to properly use your camera without the AUTO setting so that you can create your own beautiful memories.
Ever wonder how to shoot in Manual mode or what Tv and Av mean on your command dial? How about learning to shoot at night without a flash? Maybe you want to know what lenses you should buy to improve your shooting…You will learn all about exposure, shutter speed, aperture and iso as well as tips and techniques to make your photos better than before. All ages welcome.
2 Hour Private Lesson at Your Home or my studio in Annapolis – $175 (at my studio in Annapolis), $200 (at your home within 30 min. from Annapolis)
2 Hour Private Lesson for 2 People at Your Home or my studio in Annapolis– $250 (at my studio) $275 (at your home)
Host a Party with Your Friends (up to 5 people) 2 Hour Class at your home – $500
Group Workshops (held in downtown Annapolis) $95/person (limit of 10 people/class): covers the basic of DSLR cameras (Aperture, Shutter Speed, ISO, focusing, lens choices, and more)
Group Workshop Dates:
Workshops will be happening usually two days a month (one friday night and one Sunday afternoon)
We have moved into a new studio and workshop space in the Annapolis Arts District (ArtFarm-47 Spa Rd)
GO TO: www.BOOKWHEN.COM/FRECKLEPHOTOGRAPHY to reserve a spot in our group workshops!
Next scheduled dates:
September 19th (Friday 7-9pm)
All classes take place at ArtFarm Annapolis (47 Spa Road-in the Arts District of Annapolis) *same building as the Compass Rose Theater off Westgate Circle*
What past clients are saying:
"Thanks to Alison I now have the confidence to go out and enjoy my camera and the photo's that I will be taking. I can now take my camera out of auto mode and dile up the right settings with assurance to get the better shot. Alison is an excellent tutor and I enjoyed the lesson immensely."
"Your teaching style was easy to understand and friendly, and I loved that you took the time to look at everyone's camera before class. The small class size was perfect and I felt like I got individual attention when I needed it. I FINALLY understand how to use the full manual setting (instead of AV or TV) and was able to get a GREAT shot of my daughter sleeping in her crib… in a very dimly-lit room!! I really enjoyed class and would recommend it to anyone with a dSLR that wants to learn how to use it to it's full potential!"
"As a sort of primer on DSLR photography, I think you did a splendid job. It was basic enough, and yet I came away having learned so much. I now am not as scared of experimenting, as I was before the class. Loved the informal environment you created, and your interactive teaching style. I think I will definitely be in touch with you again, as I begin to expand my photography horizons. Thanks a bunch!"
"Great workshop, especially for beginners with little knowledge of the technical aspects of using the DSLR camera. Alison's hands-on approach was so much easier to follow than reading the camera manual."
"I just wanted to say that you taught me more about my camera than a 6 week course I took at our community college. I found your style of teaching to be to the point and easy to understand. I think the other course tried to cover too much. You hit right on the stuff that I had questions about. So I wanted to thank you!"


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Official: Coyotes re-sign Boedker — Two years, $5.1 million
Sep 7, 2013, 4:15 PM EDT
When Phoenix Coyotes camp opens next week they'll have one of their better offensive players there without worry.
Restricted free agent Mikkel Boedker signed a two-year deal with the Coyotes. TSN's Bob McKenzie says it's worth a total of $5.1 million with a cap hit of $2.55 million. Now he'll look to show that the offense he generated last season was a sign of things to come. GM Don Maloney is more than happy with the signing.
"We are pleased to sign Mikkel prior to the beginning of training camp," said Maloney. "Mikkel is an important player for us and having him under contract makes us a better team."
Boedker, 23, had 26 points last season for the Coyotes, two points shy of his career-high set during his rookie year, putting him fourth on the team in scoring. Over his five seasons in the league, his 26 points in 48 games was the highest points-per-game ratio in his career.
With Boedker and Washington's Marcus Johansson both signing today, there are just six key restricted free agents left to be signed. New York Ranger Derek Stepan, St. Louis' Alex Pietrangelo, Toronto's Cody Franson and Nazem Kadri, Buffalo's Cody Hodgson, and Ottawa's Jared Cowen.
Video: Fights galore in testy Flyers-Caps affair
Sep 22, 2014, 10:13 PM EDT
Mitts were dropped. Frequently.
Malone scores in Rangers debut
Sep 22, 2014, 9:16 PM EDT
Good start for a guy on a two-way deal.
On carrying three goalies, and which teams might be forced to do it
Sep 22, 2014, 8:29 PM EDT
Like Vancouver, for example.
No timetable for Pastrnak (shoulder) to return to B's
Sep 22, 2014, 6:53 PM EDT
"We've got to wait to see how it heals."
Flames 'worried' about Backlund's abdominal injury
Sep 22, 2014, 5:53 PM EDT
He's been unable to skate since camp started.
Dillon says contract stalemate with Dallas 'sucks'
Sep 22, 2014, 5:11 PM EDT
"You grow up playing hockey and you're thinking 'oh, I just want to play the game, it's so much fun.' Then you realize it is your job."
Drouin (upper body) shelved at Bolts camp
Sep 22, 2014, 4:49 PM EDT
But it "shouldn't be a long-term, lingering thing."
Will less 'swarming' help the Leafs in the defensive zone?
Sep 22, 2014, 3:41 PM EDT
Randy Carlyle is making some changes to the way Toronto defends.
Bettman: NHL won't expand 'just to fulfill somebody's notion of symmetry'
Sep 22, 2014, 2:20 PM EDT
Currently there are 16 teams in the East and 14 in the West.
Even some agents don't get what Overhardt is doing with Johansen demands
Sep 22, 2014, 2:02 PM EDT
"I think it's been terribly mishandled by the player and the agent."
Report: Johansen lowers demands, but not low enough
Sep 22, 2014, 1:30 PM EDT
Meanwhile, Kurt Overhardt has a warning for the frustrated Blue Jackets management.
Despite power-play prowess, Yannick Weber has to 'contribute five-on-five'
Sep 22, 2014, 1:15 PM EDT
"We know he has a great shot and that's a bonus for him."
Hurricanes owner seeking investor to commit 'hundreds of millions of dollars'
Sep 22, 2014, 12:11 PM EDT
But Peter Karmanos wants to retain control of the team.
Johnston's system is 'less strict' than Bylsma's
Sep 22, 2014, 11:39 AM EDT
"It's nice having a little more freedom, in that regard, especially for the creativity that's on our team," says Beau Bennett.
The Caps have a plan to rejuvenate Mike Green
Sep 22, 2014, 10:45 AM EDT
"I think what we're going to do as a team will be right up his alley."
Flyers counting on MacDonald to play huge role
Sep 22, 2014, 10:02 AM EDT
He'll get tougher assignments with Kimmo Timonen sidelined indefinitely.
Iginla has 'real good chemistry' with Duchene
Sep 22, 2014, 8:58 AM EDT
Colorado is counting on the duo to be very effective this season.
PHT Morning Skate: Maple Leafs ranked worst franchise in North America
Sep 22, 2014, 8:00 AM EDT
Monday's collection of links.
Sharks say Scott adds 'element of security'
Sep 21, 2014, 11:05 PM EDT
Head coach Todd McLellan thinks he can play, at least.
Canes' LaRose explains hiatus: 'I fell out of love with the sport'
Sep 21, 2014, 10:10 PM EDT
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Greek Rice Pilaf
Yield: 6 to 8 servings
- 1/4 cup butter or margarine
- 3 cups uncooked quick rice
- 1 bunch celery, chopped
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 (10 1/2-ounce) cans beef consommé
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 4 bay leaves
- Garnish: sliced green onions
- Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat; add rice, celery, and onion, and saute 5 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
- Stir in consomme and next 4 ingredients. Pour mixture into a lightly greased 13- x 9-inch baking dish.
- Bake, covered, at 350° for 45 minutes or until rice is done. Remove bay leaves. Garnish, if desired.
- Prep: 15 min., Bake: 45 min
- Note: For testing purposes only, we used Minute rice.
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- COOKING METHOD: Bake
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Folding X Frame Cycle From V Fit is great for improving your cardiovascular fitness whilst also toning your lower body!
Featuring 8 different levels of resistance you will be able to select a program and pace that suits you, helping you achieve your personal best in the comfort of your own home! As the X Frame Cycle is foldable, you will have no issue storing it away when not in use!
- Frame: Tubular steel main frame, handle bar uprights and handlebars. Frame folds for storage
- Frame finish: Chip resistant silver coloured Epoxy powder coated
- Cycle action: Single action with fixed handle bars
- Drive system: Composite PU belt with freewheel drive
- Resistance system: 1.2kg cast iron flywheel with multiplate magnets
- Resistance adjustment: 8 step controller
- Saddle: Expanded foam with adjustable footsteps
- Exercise monitor: Single screen - 6 functions with calorie (theoretical calorie burn), distance (miles), hand pulse (beats per minute), Scan speed (mph) & time (minutes & second) modes
- Maximum in use dimensions: L 81, W 25, H 32 cms
- Weight: 18kg
- Maximum user weight: 100kg / 222lbs / 15.7 stones
The V-Fit Tramp mini fitness trampoline is a great way to exercise without stressing your joints.
With a height of just 20cm, this fun trampette gives you plenty of room to keep yourself trim without having to leave the house.
Excellent cardiovascular exercise - and you don't need to worry about what the weather's like outside.
Built on a robust steel frame with six non-slip support legs and a fabric-backed, PVC-coated spring cover with expanded foam inner that ensures you can exercise in silence.
Useful info:
- Heavy duty triple stitched
- Maximum user weight: 100kg (15.7 stone)
- Diameter 92 cm, height 20 cm (assembled)
- Weight: 6.8kg
V-Fit STB/09-2 Herculean Folding Weight Bench
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With a sturdy steel frame and deep-padded upholstery, the V-Fit Herculean STB/09-2 folding weight bench is versatile, durable and neat.
With a three-position incline backrest and foam rollers to support the knees, you can work out in comfort to build your preferred muscle groups.
Comes with a removable pec dec that's perfect for building that eye-catching Mr Universe chest you've always wanted.
Offers a versatile range of workouts, including bench press, leg extension, back leg curls, crunches and knee raise exercises.
Useful info:
- Assembled dimensions: H 107.5, W 103.5, Lgth 138 cms.
- Max user weight 115kg (18 stone)
- Max loadings: barbell stand: 120kg; leg extension and pec-dec: 25kg
- Frame folds for easy storage
V-Fit MTE-3 Manual Magnetic Elliptical Trainer
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Tubular steel main frame. Dual Elliptical action with linked handlebars. Magnetic resistance system with 8-step adjustment. Oversize non-slip foot plates. 7-function exercise monitor with calorie, distance (miles), hand pulse pads (beats per minute), ODO, scan, speed (mph) and time(minutes/seconds) modes.
Assembled dimensions: Lgth 96, W 68, H 152 cm.
Weight: 27.5kg. Maximum user weight: 110kg.
Requires 2 x AA size batteries.(not supplied).V-FIT helpline: 0871 2220881.
V-Fit PT141 Programmable Folding Treadmill
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Buy this Treadmill and get a FREE Oregon Sportswatch! Just add 43ANR to your basket, the value of the Sportswatch will be deducted at checkout.
Enjoy a great fitness workout at home with the V-fit PT141 Motorised Folding Programmable Treadmill.
Useful info:
- Powerful 1.75hp motor
- A speed range of 1.0 to 12.0km/h
- The full size, shock-absorbing 1200 x 420mm flexi-deck is impregnated with silicon for durability
- 3-position manually adjustable incline from flat to 8% rear frame decline so you can add plenty of variation to your workout intensity
- Integral 8-function, blue backlit LCD monitor has inbuilt storage compartments, displays bodyfat %, theoretical calorie burn, distance, hand pulse readings, programme, scan, speed and time functions
- 1 manual mode programme
- 18 pre-set speed programmes
- 3 quick-speed buttons
- 3 quick-programme buttons
- Magnetic Safe-T-Key™ auto-stop system, simple upright running deck folding with soft-drop™ technology
- Equipped with transportation wheels for convenient space saving storage
- Maximum User Weight of 100kg/220lb
- Supplied with necessary tools for home self-assembly
V-Fit STG-3 Herculean Python Upright Cross Trainer Gym
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Build the body beautiful in the comfort of your own home with the V-Fit STG-3 Herculean Python Upright Cross Trainer Multi Gym.
The V-Fit STG-3 Multi Gym has a sturdy steel main frame and comes with a deep padded vinyl covered seat and backrest for maximum comfort to ensure your workouts are longer and more effective.
This versatile home multi gym features a double-up system with 90kg resistance on the bench press. It also comes with pec dec, leg extension, back leg curls, upright rows, crunches/sit-ups, stepper and VKR.
You can vary your workouts to keep yourself interested and motivated as well as ensuring you build all part of your body for a truly impressive physique.
The V-Fit STG-3 Herculean Python Upright Cross Trainer Multi Gym can be used for chest press, lat pulldown (front and back), pec dec, leg extension and back leg curls, upright rows, crunches, sit-ups,knee raise, leg lift and aerobic step.
Useful info:
- Maximum user bodyweight 125 kg (19 st)
- Assembled dimensions: H 214, W 131, Lgth 154 cm
- Weight: 112 kg
- Deep padded vinyl seat, back rest and VKR support pads
- V-Fit STG-3 Herculean Python Upright Cross Trainer Multi Gym
V-Fit STG-2 Herculean Adder Upright Multigym
- Low stock, selling fast
4 reviews
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The STG-2 Adder Upright Gym has a tubular steel main frame and has a deep padded vinyl covered seat and backrest. It features a double-up cable operated system with 90kg resistance on the bench press. It comes with bench press, Pec Dec, leg extension, back leg curls, upright rows and crunches/sit-ups.
Assembled dimensions: H 214, W 115, L 172 cm.
Weight: 92.5kg. Maximum user bodyweight: 125kg (19 stone).


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Mustard: Nifty Identi.ca Client for Android
Productivity Sauce
While Identi.ca is not nearly as popular as Twitter, this open source microblogging service is home to many open source advocates, developers, users, and just interesting people. Thanks to a Twitter-compatible API, many closed source Twitter clients for the Android platform will happily work with Identi.ca. But why settle for a closed source app if you can install the excellent open source Mustard client?
Mustard is not the most advanced microblogging app out there, but it offers all the essential features and a few clever tricks to boot. It supports multiple accounts and sports the geolocation feature which attaches current geographical coordinates to your posts (you can, of course, disable this feature, or specify the desired accuracy). Moreover, Mustard allows you to attach files to your status messages -- handy if you want to post photos on Identi.ca. Using the context menu, you can subscribe to a user, re-dent the post you like, mark it as a favorite, and reply to the author. In addition to that, Mustard sports powerful searching capabilities which let you search for users, groups, tags, or posts. Mustard is available at the Android Market, or you can grab the latest version of the app from the project's Web site.comments powered by Disqus
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Mozilla's product think tank sinks silently into history.
Internet Giants Launch Collaboration to Improve Open Source
TODO group will focus on open source tools in large-scale environments.
Fedora Announces New Partition Manager App
New tool will look like GParted but support a wider range of storage technologies.
Mozilla Releases a New Firefox
New public key pinning feature will help prevent man-in-the-middle attacks.
Tool Predicts Which Websites Will be Compromised
Carnegie Mellon researchers say 3 million pages could fall down the phishing hole in the next year.
SSH Key Management Guidelines
The US government rolls new best-practice rules for protecting SSH.
Knoppix 7.4 Released
Klaus Knopper announces the latest version of his iconic Live Linux system.
PHP Attack Puts WordPress and Drupal at Risk
All websites that use these popular CMS tools could be vulnerable to denial of service attacks if users don't install the updates.
Heartbleed Bleeds On
According to a report, many potential victims of the Heartbleed attack have patched their systems, but few have cleaned up the crime scene to protect themselves from the effects of a previous intrusion.
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Paula Abdul Leaves Party After 10 Minutes - Posted January 21, 2013
Good champagne. Upscale hors d' oeuvres. Mannequins in the basement. A non-D.C. type of crowd and atmosphere where reporters won't go all paparazzi on you. What more could singer Paula Abdul have wanted? Tough to say. But Abdul left last night's V magazine party in the bowels of Washington's Kalorama... [FishbowlDC]
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Quotes of the Day -- the Inauguration Edition PRIORITIES: "Obsessed with Ashley Biden's shoes." -- BrandlinkDC's Barbara Martin, among the organizers at the "Artists and Athletes" soire at DC Coast Monday night. Young girl voices what she wants from POTU... [FishbowlDC]
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Quotes of the Day Are cabbies devils in disguise? "Cab drivers in DC may be some of the most soulless human beings on the planet." -- The Hill's Alexandra Jaffe at 2:39 a.m. ... [FishbowlDC]
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Quotes of the Day Bus driver caught reading while driving "Metrobus driver caught driving bus while reading newspaper." -- ABC7. The original video appeared on the classy-named Unsuck DC Metro. Read more ... [FishbowlDC]
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Quotes of the Day DISTURBING: "Holloween 2012 -- I'm a tiger in bed," -- HBO's Bill Maher. We have to say, former Rep. David Wu (D-OutofHisMind) plays a better tiger. ... [FishbowlDC]
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Quotes of the Day TAKING A BREATHER: "Things I haven't done for days: watched cable, brushed hair, missed either." -- Elite media specialist Tracy Sefl. And now, a plug for not suspending harsh campaigning on 9-11: "Isn't it giving into the terroris... [FishbowlDC]
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Quotes of the Day CNN Producer for Piers Morgan Tonight Brad Parks: "Passing time between live shots at the CNN Grill photo booth." Mrs. Ralph Reed to Convention Security: Ligh... [FishbowlDC]
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Hey welcome to Grubbin' with Wild Bill. I love to eat and lets see if you can guess where we're headed? Clues Next!
I'm on 10th avenue in Tuscaloosa headed toward Bryant-Denny. (Ah those Golden Domes of Knowledge at Central High need more national exposure i think) :>)
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Here's the side of the building...any guesses now? Sorry about the raindrops too.
It's Rama Jama, Home of the Touchdown Platter Burger....Home of the Onion Ring Ear Ring. (That photo is coming...keep clicking)
I think this says Rama Jama. I'm not sure I don't read Cur-suff very well.
Dude (& Dudets), check out all the Bama stuff! It's a good thing we don't have earthquakes in T-town.
Johnny Musso and a wooden football. (Food Jewelry..coming up!)
Check out the view of the stadium from my table! Nobody else in town gives you this kinda view from a hot sauce bottle!
2 people can eat for around 10 bucks easy and the food is way worth it!
I love the chalkboard menu and the Touchdown Platter Burger is really serious eatin' too. (comes with everything meat, eggs, chesse and makes you scream Touchdown!)
The cooks are friendly too!!! (hey the onion ring thing is coming up...keep clicking it's worth it) This looks like a dude in a picture frame, but it's a dude looking thru a window.
The ladies love Wild Bill...he's about to Rama and Jama some food in his mouth too!
Meet Gary Lewis, the proud owner since 1996! Lots of fans think he looks like Nick Saban???
Heres my choice...grilled chicken, and onion rings. Yummo!
I opted to go without the top of the bun. might save this photo to your desktop. (ah, yeah)
Squirtin' ketchup...twice as fast. (ah i think your computer screen just turned sideways)
Here it is...Onion Ring Jewelry! Ahh, food can make you so beautiful!!! In song..."I feel pretty! Oh so pretty!"
Free Refills!!! A Wild Bill favorite!!! Look at the excitement on his face!
Wait!!!! back to this photo... Notice how the salt shakers and hot sauce bottles look like a New York City skyline. (kinda sorta)
Wow, check out all the Bama stuff. It's everywhere in every corner....from a picture of the legendary Fred Sington to an old Bama Band uniform. (Yes i turned the TV to the cartoon channel)
Ok, this pic is in the wrong gallery. This is Unno my dog. I got him from a homeless shelter. Check out T-town Paws for more. (unno paskettie is the best)
Here's a jab aimed at ole Coach Fran!
I just thought this pic was wicked cool. Not sure what happened but i think i see a ghost. (where's TAPS)
Well here are the highlights... 1. Great Food 2. Great View 3. Great Deal 4. Free Refills 5. Great people
And 2 thumbs up to the guy running the show! Way to go Gary!!! (or is this really Nick Saban making some money on the side??? )
Here's my driver...the lovely Shea! -my sweetie -3rd basegirl on TXT softball team -my very best friend too!
Back on Paul W Bryant with a full stomach!
Waveing bye to the Stadium! Thanks for Grubbin' with Wild Bill! (Yall come back now...ya hear!) See more @ http://www.98txt.com/pages/WildBill.html
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Circle Housing Group, a new organization created from the merger between Circle 33 & Anglia Housing Group, manages 63,000 properties across the UK. Circle required an online available anytime-anywhere purchase order & expense management system. Vast employee numbers all requiring an efficient and easy to use system. Also needed to update their corporate website on a regular basis, but wanted to make those changes in-house, as and when they happened.
New College Nottingham is one of the largest colleges of further education in the U.K.The college recognised that their traditional paper process of purchase ordering was inefficient and cumbersome and sought a solution provider to assist them improve their system.
Macildowie Recruitment, situated across four branches in England, Derby, Leicester, Northampton and Nottingham were awarded 7th Best Small Company to work for in the 2012 Sunday Times Best Companies to Work For competition. Their clients include E.ON, Capital One, Barclaycard and KPMG. Macildowie have a large sales recruitment workforce and contacted Ecom to implement a user-friendly, custom built sales forecasting system which their consultants feel motivated to use on a daily basis, to give their management up-to-date forecasts.
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Brian Rodda Consulting is the premiere consultancy for artists, businesses, or individuals creating video content inside or outside of Youtube. We work within the entertainment industry and beyond to create social media strategies, e-mail marketing campaigns, and video seeding to promote your project or brand.
FINAL DAY to donate to this inspiring new web series that aims to tell the truth about being gay in the Boy Scouts. http://thndr.it/1xXjJys
What do you guys think about this song? Too much?
It has recently come to our attention that the new business model goes more and more like this, "GET IT OUT THERE AS FAST AS HUMANLY POSSIBLE" vs. "Let's create a product/show that audiences really want to see and will come back to time and again."
We recently read this article about VINE stars on Gawker, and had a got a very strong sense that this is the type of thing that Millennials will flock to in a heart-beat: vapid, talent-free "vine-lebrities" who are giving them exactly what they want; a cotton candy hang-over. The odd part of this, however, is that this isn't just happening in the millennial/tween set.
After a recent conversation with a professional graphic-designer/coder, we quickly realized that everyone steals (this is NOT new) but what is new, is that the code that the web-developers "borrow" is shoddy code. The idea being that someone else will fix it. Another developer will come along and fix their bugs for them to improve upon what they created. Put it out there, before it's ready and see what happens!
This mentality also prevails amongst many young Youtube creators. When looking at many Youtube web-lebrities, one can only conclude that besides looking cute, the next biggest ingredients needed for success are narcissism, perseverance, a whole of time on your hands, and narcissism.
Where is the happy medium in all of this? Is BETA just a state of mind or have we reached the point in human evolution where we constantly live inside of a "beta testing" frame work where quantity will inevitably trump quality?
We're not sure what the answer is, but we will most certainly be getting over our perfectionism moving forward and striking the happy medium between offering value AND creating content/product/services in a timely manner.
Recently we realized that many creators confuse marketing to their peers vs. their fans. So, we wanted to write a post to add a little insight to help artists and entrepreneurs navigate the delicate balance of marketing to their peer group.
Here are our 3 main reasons for promoting your project/services to your industry:
1. Awards Consideration
Most people vote for people that they know. Period. If your show or content is very good but not the greatest thing selling that year, but you are beloved in your industry because people know you and you are a supporter of your community, the odds of you being "nominated" for a given award are much greater than if you are not a known entity. People buy people and if no one knows you personally, they are much less likely to support and vote for your work. Keeping your face seen at the right events can make THE difference come award season.
2. Collaborations
Another reason for showing up to industry events is that you are able to network within your peer group to find potential collaborators. Networking events are great to find potential collaborators and also a good time to build your network of allies and sub-contractors. These are collaborators, NOT consumers.
3. To Offer Value
Going to networking events and actually offering value and introducing people to each other is a great way to gain favor and respect in your community. There is no i in team, and the more you can offer up your POV and perspective where you are the linch-pin for collaboration and community, you become more respected and all of a sudden everyone wants to work with you.
Marketing to your fans is quite different than marketing to the industry that you're in. You offer value to your peers and you offer your services and your content directly and unabashedly to your fans.
Here are 3 things to consider when promoting to your fans:
1. Be Verbally Specific
Be Specific about where your fans and potential customers can find you. It's never too late to verbally share with fans and potential customers the WHERE of how they can find you digitally. This can make a big difference in gaining more likes to your community and a gentle reminder when you're handing out schwag or business cards.
2. Create Specific Calls-to-Action
At the end of your videos, verbally put in the call-to-action, so that they know exactly where to find you and on what social media outlets. This is the best way to gently remind your audience of where you can be found in the digital universe.
3. Ask For Feedback
Do ask your fans what they like! If you're looking to gain new fans or followers it's always good to engage them by asking them what they like or are into. This way you keep the dialogue open and your fans feel like they are being heard and an important part of your community.
In closing, be careful when attending "networking" events to treat your peers like your peers, NOT your fans. And yes, eventually some of your peers will become your biggest fans, regardless of whether they like your content or what you are "selling" but at the end of the day, you will become a beloved and trusted member of the community, which is much more important than trying to "sell something". The biggest way to make friends with your peers is by offering value. As for your fans, spoon feed them exactly what they want, and don't make it hard for them to follow or find you. Be specific with what you want them to do, and the return on your requests will reap greater rewards.
A great interview with Lucas Cruikshank and Jenny Veal on Brian's Show, Digital Natives, where he interviews THE biggest youtube stars from around the globe.
What do you think of our lead actress in this shot?
More fun from our amazing client my2bg
Rebecca Black. Double rainbows. Nyan cat. Why do some videos made by ordinary people become internet sensations? And what do the videos we love say about who we are? YouTube's Kevin Allocca breaks it down in this nostalgic viral video tour….
Do you agree with what he has to say? Watch this excellent TED talk on the nature of Viral Videos
We love how Misty Monroe looks on camera for My 2 Black Girlfriends.
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From the article: Science Pranks
Science is funny and scientists have a great sense of humor! Do you have a science joke or riddle or are you looking for one? Share your science joke or read jokes submitted by other readers. Share Your Joke
Failing medical student
- Asked in pass/fail viva exam in pharmacology "What's dopamine" he replied "Is that what does dopa mean or what?" He failed.
- —Guest archie prentice
Chem jokes
- All the good chem jokes argon. Lol. I told this to my science teacher and got extra credit.
- —Guest TGIF441
- What is the favorite element of a code-maker? Krypton.
- —Guest Harry
- I was going to make a salt joke but then I thought Na
- —Guest Izzy
Good Science joke
- I would tell you a good chemistry joke, but all the good ones argon
- —Guest pswag229
- I was gonna tell u a joke about sodium but Na lmao
- —Guest Nomes
A neutron walks into a bar and asks how
- Much for a drink. The bartender says "for you! No charge!"
- —Guest Lolol laugh
necleus of the party
- Yesterday I told a chemestry joke at a party, but I got no reaction...
- —Guest alex smith
- You asked if I knew a joke about sodium hypobromide? NaBrO
- —Guest Ya mahn
Bad liar
- What does a bad liar and a Lyme disease research lab have in common They have a lot of nervous ticks
- —Guest Wildman Wood
- I wish I was helicase, so that I could unzip your genes! (If you say it out loud, it sounds like the word "jeans")
- —Guest Student
- Oxygen and Magnesium were really magnificent! I mean like OMg (Oxygen -O, Magnesium- Mg)
- —Guest The nerdy
no charge
- a neutron walks in a bar and asks the bartender the price of a drink and to which the bartender responds:"for you,no charge." lmao
- —Guest tears
No thanks
- A photon checks into a hotel and they asked him if they can carry his luggages. He said "No thanks, im travelling light."
- —Guest STUDENT OF SCIENCD
- Two guys walk into a bar. The first one says, "Can I get an H20?" The second guy says, "I'll have an H20 two." And dies. (H20, too not H202, for those of you who are confused.)
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The Pittsburgh Steelers already appear to be out of the playoff picture as they hit their midseason point. Sitting at 2-6, the franchise that routinely is in the playoff mix and typically contending for Super Bowl titles is closer to the first pick in the 2014 NFL Draft than they are to a playoff appearance.
Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger said after the team's most recent loss to the New England Patriots that the one thing he wanted to see moving forward was for Pittsburgh to keep battling and not quit on the season:
"If anybody's ready to quit, then they need to get off this train because I'm going to keep it moving and I think everyone feels the same way," Roethlisberger said on 93.7 The Fan. "You know you're not going to get any quit from me, and I'm going to make sure no one else does."
Roethlisberger threw 400 yards with four touchdowns last week against the Patriots, and while he did throw two picks in the game, it was still his best performance of the season. He'll need to play better to keep his teammates motivated enough to take his words seriously, but it's nice to see Big Ben being a leader , even when the season seems lost.


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Widow's guide to Social Security benefits
Lots of questions remain after a spouse dies, including what happens to Social Security. Make sure you know what to do.
As a Certified Financial Planner, I work with a lot of widows trying to navigate the tricky world of Social Security benefits after their spouse passes away.
Social Security provides you, as a widow, with a choice between your own Social Security benefit based on your work history, and a survivor's benefit based on your deceased spouse's work history. Social Security is gender-neutral, therefore this information applies to both widows and widowers.
When you can start taking benefits
You are entitled to 100 percent of your deceased spouse's benefit at full retirement or you can take reduced benefits as early as age 60. If you are disabled, you can begin taking benefits at 50. The full retirement age is 66 if you were born between 1945 and 1956, and gradually increases up to 67 if you were born between 1957 and 1960. The normal retirement age for everyone born after 1960 is 67.
As a widow, you have the option to begin taking benefits based on your own earnings record and later switch to survivor's benefits, or you can begin with survivor's benefits and later switch to benefits based on your own record. While collecting survivor's benefits, you can earn delayed retirement credit on your own Social Security, but you cannot earn delayed retirement credit on survivor's benefits.
Unfortunately, at any given time you have to select either survivor's benefits or your own benefits, you are not entitled to both. Don't wait beyond 70 to begin taking Social Security because there is no additional increase in the benefit after age 70. If you were already receiving Social Security benefits before your spouse's death, you can call Social Security to see if you will earn more money collecting survivor's benefits.
Generally, you cannot get survivor's benefits if you remarry before age 60. After age 60 remarriage does not impact your survivor's benefits. At age 62 you are entitled to benefits based on a new spouse's work record, if those would be higher. If other family members are entitled to survivor's benefits, be aware that there is a limit to the total amount that can be paid to a family.
Just because you can, doesn't mean you should
Generally, if you plan to keep working, you can cover your current expenses, and you are in reasonably good health, you should delay taking Social Security benefits until full retirement. If you take Social Security or survivor's benefits before your normal retirement age and you earn over a certain level, Social Security will withhold part of your benefit.
In 2013, Social Security will withhold $1 in benefits for every $2 of earnings above $15,120, and $1 in benefits for every $3 of earnings above $40,080 in the year you reach full retirement age. However, when you reach full retirement age your benefit is recalculated to give you credit for the benefits that were withheld as a result of earning above the exempt amount.
Once you reach normal retirement age, you can keep working and your benefits will not be reduced regardless of your earnings. However, if you are still working while taking Social Security, you may end up paying taxes on a much larger portion of your benefits.
Taking Social Security early also results in a reduced benefit based on the number of months you receive Social Security before your normal retirement age. If you were born in 1960 and you take benefits at 62 your maximum reduction would be around 30%. You may be able to begin by taking a reduced survivor's benefit before your normal retirement age, and then switch to an unreduced benefit based on your own earnings record, at full retirement age.
What could reduce your benefits?
If you receive a pension from a job you held with a government entity and you did not pay Social Security tax, your Social Security survivor's benefit may be reduced. Additionally, if you collect Social Security benefits based on your own work history and you earned a pension from a job in which you didn't pay Social Security, the Windfall Elimination Provision may reduce your Social Security benefit. Be sure to discuss this with your Social Security representative when you file for benefits.
Social Security can be extremely complex and widows have many opportunities to optimize their benefits. Before filing for Social Security, please research the options available to you and meet with a Social Security representative to fully understand your choices.
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Like it or not, SS is what most folks have as their primary retirement fund. The article focuses on how a widow(/widower) might be able to maximize their retirement based on the variables SS offers. Each person will need to thoroughly review their circumstance and determine what is best for them. These are some broad guidelines that should make people think about SS as they PLAN their retirement.
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Navajo Nation
Tuba City Handbook | Crownpoint Handbook | Sample Itinerary
Upcoming Service-Learning Courses | Upcoming Open Group | Group Pricing
Location | Tuba City, Arizona & Crownpoint, New Mexico, USA
Photos | Found here
Blog | Read more about Amizade in the Navajo Nation
Learn More | Recommended reading, videos and other resources about the Navajo Nation
Service Opportunities | Tutoring children, light construction and maintenance, youth running camps, food bank and community garden
Cultural and Recreational Highlights | visiting the Grand Canyon, a sweat lodge, hiking, cooking demonstrations, local markets, traditional story telling, and much more
The Navajo Nation is the cultural home to the Navajo people, marked with beautiful sandstone mesas, towering buttes, colorful canyons, and dramatic desert scenery. It is the largest of the Indian Reservations in the US extending over four states – Arizona, New Mexico, Utah and Colorado. The Navajo people share rich cultural traditions and are well known for their contributions to the world at large, including the role of the Navajo Code Talkers in WWII and their exquisite artistry. Current challenges include maintaining cultural identity, educating their children, and economic development.
Program Overview
Amizade volunteers have the opportunity to learn about Navajo life and culture, work on a community-led service project, and explore the natural beauty of the area. One of Amizade's core values is providing community-driven service, meaning that the Navajo community defines a priority project and we work with them on it. You will have the opportunity to meet Navajo community members and work together on service projects. Our volunteers often tutor Navajo school children or help improve school or community facilities. Our Navajo hosts put a high priority on your learning about Navajo life and culture and sharing this knowledge with your home community so that their way of life is better understood.
In addition to service that emphasizes learning about Navajo life and culture, you will participate in cultural and recreational activities. These activities differ slightly for our two sites, but include visiting an open air market, cultural museums, visiting nearby national landmarks, learning from local Navajo families about land use, basket weaving, visits to sheep camps, and sampling traditional foods.
Lodging | Hotels, homestays, guest houses
Food | Navajo tacos, rice, beans, Southwest fare
Flights | Flights easily made to the US Southwest
Visa | Not for American citizens
Communication | Cell networks, internet, etc.
Closest Airport | Phoenix/ Flagstaff (Tuba City), Albuquerque (Crownpoint)
Amizade's Navajo Nation Partners
Tuba City Boarding School | At the Tuba City Boarding School, children come first. The Boarding School helps the children grow up to be unique, responsible, nurtured adults. Opportunities are provided for positive life-long learning, healthy growth, success, and self-worth. A quality education is supported in a safe and culturally competent environment. Parents, community members, and the school are working to provide the best education possible for the children.
The Navajo Nation is challenged daily by the responsibilities of educating their children, maintaining their cultural identity, and promoting economic development. Amizade and the Tuba City Boarding School are working together to promote classroom success. Basic skills including reading and math are essential if the Navajo are going to fully realize their own individual and cultural potential.
Dine College, Crownpoint, New Mexico | Amizade volunteers work with the Navajo university in organizing summer college prep courses for will-be first generation university students. Volunteers also have the opportunity to work on any number of local construction projects.
The Commitment and Impact
Service opportunities in Tuba City are arranged in partnership with several area schools and involve tutoring and mentoring youth. By working with the teachers and school administration, Amizade volunteers complement the goals set in the classroom. Participants can expect to directly contribute to the success of Navajo school children as they shape their people's future. Since 2000, Amizade volunteers have served in several capacities in efforts to enrich the education of the children and young adults including:
- Tutoring in the Classrooms – Volunteers work with the teachers to support lesson plans, provide one-on-one tutoring for students, and promote learning in activities.
- School-wide Art Program – Volunteers develop and implement a school-wide week-long art program for students in grades K-4.
- Special Programming – Volunteers serve in the school in specific roles including aides in the library, computer lab, reading rooms, and physical education.
- Construction Projects – Work on fixing up worn buildings, help paint a school, or build a hogan.


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Come back tomorrow for Set #2
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