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Reports and Policies
Policy Concerning Religious Activities
A. General
1. The university affirms the needs and rights of students, faculty, and staff to gather in religious communities and to seek pastoral care and counsel from ministers, priests, rabbis, imams, and other religious leaders in their spiritual and moral lives and growth.
2. The university recognizes the opportunity for personal growth and religious expression through worship, religious education, social and growth groups, pastoral care and interfaith dialogue and understanding.
3. The university supports freedom of worship and a pluralistic, multicultural and interdenominational environment. See the Academic Affairs Committee action, dated January 11, 1978, regarding religious observances of major faith groups: Buddhist, Christian, Islamic, and Jewish.
4. In keeping with its educational purpose, the university supports the academic study of religion both for credit and non-credit.
5. In the spiritual life and growth of its students and personnel, the university recognizes available resources in religious groups, campus ministers, and local congregations to provide ministry and pastoral care.
B. Religious Organizations
1. Religious groups are classified as non-registered or registered. Religious organizations must register with the Office of Student Activities and Services (OSAS) to be recognized as an on-campus group. Criteria for registration include:
a. An organization on the K-State campus must have membership that is comprised of at least 50% students to be eligible for registration with the OSAS.
b. All campus organizations requesting registration shall submit a constitution or a statement of purpose. A group may form to provide a particular service to the university community or to unite persons with similar academic, cultural, religious, professional, social, or political interests. An organization's purpose in organizing shall be consistent with all university policies and regulations.
c. If a campus organization has an affiliation with a national or regional organization, it must submit a copy of the national or regional constitution.
If this constitution contains clauses which are incongruent with established university policies or regulations, the campus organization will not be registered until the national organization agrees to waive such clauses.
d. It is the responsibility of the organization to have an advisor who is presently a member of the university faculty or staff. In all cases, the advisor must be approved annually by the OSAS to serve in that capacity. The advisor shall be cognizant of all organizational activities, be aware of the financial status of the organization, and periodically affirm that the organization meets specified membership requirements and other requirements as stated in the organization's own constitution and/or by-laws.
e. A current listing of all campus organizations' officers and advisors will be on file in the OSAS. Copies will be distributed to various campus units as determined by the OSAS.
f. In considering registration, the OSAS may request additional information it deems appropriate to the renewal or new registration of organizations and groups. This may include information concerning the financial status, activities, purpose or intent of the organization, charters, constitution or by-laws of organizations external to the university with which the group or organization is affiliated, or the current president and advisor.
2. Religious organizations will be subject to the OSAS's policies regarding registration, fund raising, and financial accountability as well as being subject to federal, state, local, and university laws. University guidelines require that membership and/or participation be open to all persons regardless of age, sex, race, religious faith, national origin, physical ability, or sexual orientation. Failure to do so might mean the denial or revocation of registration.
3. The university Committee on Religion is comprised of representatives of registered university religious groups. It serves to support campus religious groups and to foster interfaith understanding and dialogue, and to facilitate discussion of religious concerns.
C. Religious Programs and Activities
1. Religious programs and activities must comply with university policies as well as federal, state, and local laws.
2. In keeping with its educational mission, the university may specify the time, place, and manner (form or general arrangements) of religious events, but may not regulate their content.
3. In keeping with the university regulations, the program and activities of religious groups on campus (as with all registered organizations) will comply with the following criteria:
a. Actions of the organization and its members will not endanger the health, safety, or welfare of the university community.
b. Programs will not interfere with the educational mission of the university and will respect the right of others to privacy. Representatives of groups will follow university guidelines regarding P.A. systems, posting flyers, and visiting residences.
c. Group programs will be consistent with stated purpose or constitutional goals.
4. Registered student organizations are accountable for finances and honesty in publicity indicating the name of the organization on all posters, signs, and advertisements. This includes the religious identity and/or religious affiliation of the group, if its statement of purpose or activity is intended to promote its religious views or its group.
5. In view of the educational purpose of the university, religious programs should encourage a format of dialogue and the exchange of ideas. Persons should not be subjected to psychological, physical, or mental pressure harmful to health or personal autonomy.
6. Concerns, verbal or written, regarding the abuse of these guidelines should be brought informally to the coordinator of religious activities, the Dean of Students, or the OSAS for consideration and recommendations. A formal, written complaint should be filed with the OSAS/Student Governing Association for the consideration of a hearing through its Grievance Procedure and Committee.
7. Off-campus, non-registered religious groups will coordinate on-campus activities with the Dean of Student Life as well as the facility director. (Coordination refers to time, place, and manner.) While conducting religious activities on campus, non-registered religious groups will comply with the above guidelines for registered groups.
D. Facilities
1. The university recognizes public and private areas on campus such as the chapels and residence halls. Conducting religious activities or scheduling programs in private areas must first be approved by the residents and staff. For on-campus scheduling and use of public areas, the university has procedures regarding time, place, and manner (form or general arrangements) but not content.
2. Religious groups may request the reservation of All Faiths Chapel (seating 400) and Danforth Chapel (seating 60) on campus under the Chapel Use Policy for meetings and worship. The chapels are also available for weddings, baptisms, funerals, and private meditation.
Scheduling and fee information is available at the office of student activities and services in the K-State Student Union, and Facilities Special Events Office in Dykstra Hall.
3. The K-State Student Union is available for meetings and social activities under the scheduling and policies of the union.
4. On a more limited basis, other available facilities include university auditoriums (scheduled through University Facilities) and campus ministry centers (information through the coordinator of religious activities).
E. Residence Halls (includes dining center areas)
1. The university affirms the individual rights of students to religious expression in their rooms in the residence halls to the extent they do not violate residence hall policy and general administration of the hall or interfere with the rights of roommates or other residents.
2. Since the residence halls are private areas, religious activities and programming is at the invitation of the residents with the approval of the Hall Governing Board (HGB) and Residence Life Coordinator. Religious organizations (registered and non-registered) will request approval from the HGB and the residence life coordinator before scheduling religious programs in the halls. Halls may request information about the proposed activity or the sponsoring organization and a description of the function. In the event of uncertainty regarding an activity or program sponsored by a registered campus group, residence life coordinators and staff are encouraged to consult with the coordinator of religious activities. All off-campus non-registered groups will be referred to the coordinator of religious activities for approval prior to scheduling.
3. Religious programming or activities in the residence halls shall not be considered as open meetings for the public (non-residents).
4. Religious activities and programs must not violate university or residence hall guidelines or federal, state, and local laws. All religious activities and programs coming into the residence halls will comply with university policies and this policy.
5. In keeping with university policy, the program and activities of religious groups on campus (as with all registered organizations) will comply with the following criteria:
a. Actions of the organization and its members will not endanger the health, safety or welfare of the university community.
b. Programs will not interfere with the educational mission of the university and will respect the right of others to privacy. Religious groups will follow university guidelines regarding P.A. systems, posting flyers and visiting residences.
c. The group's programs will be consistent with its stated purpose or constitutional goals.
d. Registered groups are accountable for finances and honesty in publicity indicating the name of the organization on all posters, signs, and advertisements. This includes the religious identity and/or religious affiliation of the group, if its statement of purpose or activity is intended to promote its religious views or its group.
e. In view of the educational purpose of the university, religious programs should encourage a format of dialogue and the exchange of ideas. Persons should not be subjected to psychological, physical, or mental pressure harmful to health or personal autonomy.
6. The KSU Association of Residence Halls (KSUARH) has adopted these guidelines regarding religious activities in the halls:
a. Distribution of theological information or literature will be allowed only in the main lobby or at the main desk in the residence halls with the permission of the residence life coordinator.
b. Door-to-door theological discussion or solicitation will not be allowed.
c. Sponsorship and arrangements for appearance by the individual hall governing boards will be necessary before any theological organization or member of an organization may enter the residence hall or dining center public areas for speaking engagements or discussions.
d. Solicitation of funds for theological organizations will not be allowed in the residence halls or dining center areas.
e. All theological research must meet qualifications as stated in item 6,b, above. (no door-to-door discussion or solicitation allowed).
7. The University supports pastoral care by members of registered religious groups and denominations through their authorized representatives.
8. Religious associates may be assigned to residence halls. Religious associates are persons invited by the Department of Housing and Dining Services and residence life coordinators on the recommendation of the coordinator of religious activities to serve a particular hall as a resource person for religious issues and programming. In this capacity they are not to function as denominational or theological advocates.
F. Jardine Apartment Complex
1. The above residence hall guidelines (with exception of number 2 above) will apply to Jardine Apartment Complex where religious activities in the area will be approved by the Residents' Council and Jardine Apartments assistant director.
2. Since these areas are private residences, no door-to-door soliciting will be allowed without the approval from the Residents' Council and Jardine Apartments coordinator.
3. Distribution of literature and posters will be allowed in areas designated and approved by the Residents' Council and Jardine assistant director.


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PARAMOUR - exhibiting at Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show with a major price reduction!
Just ahead of her arrival in Fort Lauderdale for the show, we can announce an immediate price reduction of US$3,500,000 for the 42.6m (139.9ft) PARAMOUR.
Launched in 2002 by the renowned CMN shipyard, PARAMOUR had a major refit in 2007 including a completely new designed interior by Claudette Bonville.
Spacious and flexible accommodation is offered for 10 guests in 5 stylish cabins, with well-appointed living areas and generous decks and sun-lounging areas.
Consistently maintained to exacting standards, and an incredibly popular charter yacht, PARAMOUR presents an excellent sales opportunity.
New asking Price - US$ 12,950,000
For more details, or to make an appointment to visit PARAMOUR at FLIBS contact a Burgess broker today.

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Freedom for our mates
British Prime Minister Tony Blair may still believe that his country has a "close relationship" with the US – delusions of grandeur may be a better term – but Washington's real agenda is best expressed here with some of its closest European mates:
Nearly 60 countries signed a treaty on Tuesday that bans governments from holding people in secret detention, but the United States and some of its key European allies were not among them.
The signing capped a quarter-century of efforts by families of people who have vanished at the hands of governments.
"Our American friends were naturally invited to this ceremony; unfortunately, they weren't able to join us," French Foreign Minister Philippe Douste-Blazy told reporters after 57 nations signed the treaty at his ministry in Paris.
"That won't prevent them from one day signing on in New York at U.N. headquarters – and I hope they will."
The U.S. Embassy in Paris declined immediate comment. President Bush acknowledged in September that terrorism suspects have been held in CIA-run prisons overseas, but did not specify where.
Many other Western nations, including Germany, Spain, Britain and Italy, also did not sign the treaty. France introduced the convention at the U.N. General Assembly in November and it was adopted in December.
As for Australia, our subservience to the Bush administration is simply shameful. How high can the leaping toad (aka John Howard) reach?


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Culture of the Company must be reflected by the Security Detail
What is the culture of your company ? Does that culture, carry out to your Security teams whether the security is in-house or contracted? The overall business operations of your business should develop the culture of your security teams.
One of the most important parts of a security team's culture is developed and nurtured by the Security's Leader or Director. That Director should have those important valued qualities of an Naval Officer. Those qualities are loyalty, honor, leadership, respect, excellence and service. Besides these qualities personal beliefs, Character and fortitude should also installed into the a teams character.
The listed described qualities are brief minor demonstrations of a security unit's culture. It is important that a leader always identify the security unit, it's men and women as a whole.
That is why I always use the word "WE" to describe them.
We must respect every individual that security come in contact with. We must respect even those who violate our security, laws and business procedures.
We must provide excellent professional service to those that security comes into contact with. We must provide excellent service to company customers, clients, employees and executives.
We must always be good law abiding citizens.
We as Officers or Directors must lead by example. We must walk the talk and talk the walk.
We must support law enforcement, rescue units and fire fighters.
We must give our duty and the best of ourselves and our abilities.
We must share such a culture of challenges to the security team. We must write such a culture display the words on the walls of the office. We must attempt to expand our culture to improve it to the best. Print the words on a card and pass them out to the members of the security team. Alow the members to reflect on those words in security discussions.
Everyday there must be posted for all security the order of the day. That order must include a statement of culture for the security officers.
Lesson to be learned here is:
The described and written words are part of one's Bushido Code.


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In the new app update the change logs will be split to app/bootscript/image to make it easier to find whats changed in what, as such the old change logs will be removed so here they are below as a archive, its quite nice looking back at how much progress has been made in little over two months!
*New V5 small image featuring fixed Java even more lightweight (now around 1.2GB free) and user can set screen size on boot
*PAID New Build guide which shows you how to build your own Ubuntu images
*Brand new UI To make the whole thing more useable
*PAID new one click boot feature to allow quick booting from either the widget or inside the app
*PAID new widget to activate the one click boot
*PAID app install guide changed in light of one click boot\n*Fixed keyboard mapping of random letters in Gnome
*Large ubuntu image now allows user to set screen size on boot!
*Large Ubuntu image now lets you select between LXDE and Gnome desktops\n*Large Ubuntu image has been recompiled to fix the likes of Java (note some of the above changes will be included in the small image in the future)
*FAQ section updated with more answers to questions I have been getting
*Install guide updated in light of the new large image
*PAID app file downloads now use new fast FTP server and support direct downloading (click the button to download a image and it starts to download right away)
*New boot script which has fixed problems with it not booting on alot of devices, and fixed problem which some people getting a grey screen when loading UI
*Boot script now downloaded in zip file to fix problems with downloading script
*Both apps fixed to support low resolutions
*Both apps cleaned up
*PAID app now supports 960x540 qHD resolution
*ALL Ubuntu lightweight images cleaned up even more saved another 300MB of space
*ALL Ubuntu images updated with all new updates
*ALL Ubuntu images now in .zip format to fix problems with some peoples devices failing to extract the .rar files
*Boot script updated, once booted now terminal acts like a command line interface for Ubuntu, and some boot problems now fixed
*Image and boot script now downloadable separately to allow easy updating of the script
*FREE APP new lightweight ubuntu images for 800x480
*PAID APP new lightweight ubuntu images for all resolutions\n\n15/12/11
*Ubuntu updated with all updates as of today
*FREE APP ubuntu image now resolution 800x480 to fit most phones
*PAID APP ubuntu image now has four resolutions 800x480, 854x480, 1024x600 and 1280x800"
*New 10.10 image update
*New built in script in Ubuntu to start vncserver and other services on boot
*SD card is accessible from within Ubuntu
*Image changed to 3.5GB to fit if you have a 4GB SD Card
*The ubuntu boot scripts are now on easy to use script!
*More working programs (including software centre etc)
*Default desktop changed back to LXDE
*More apps for developing


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Last night the Light Box, Miami Light Project's new intimate theater space at Goldman Warehouse in Wynwood, popped it's cherry with an hour and a half of delightful ridiculousness care of comedian/musician/acid-flash-back-inducer Reggie Watts. And what exactly is a Reggie Watts?
He's hard to define (so read our Q&A with him and watch this video primer). Think an improvised comedic musician with a penchant for bad Christmas sweaters who creates brilliantly funny, socially profound, and highly listenable tunes with the aid of a keyboard, a loop pedal, and off the cuff lyrics like "it gets easier when it gets hard, it gets harder when it gets soft" or, if the mood strikes him, will mutter jibberish in Spanish for a minute straight and then end the incoherent rant with "I dunno...chicken?"
Much like Andy Kaufman, you're not sure what to make of him, but much like cocaine, about a minute in, you know you want more.
And although Watts - who donned a white T-shirt, black
suspenders, and his signature Sideshow Bob fro for the Light Box's
inaugural show - said he wasn't the biggest fan of blow ("I did coke
once. It was like drinking five cups of coffee. Everyone said, you'll
talk a lot, get so many ideas, but I didn't get any ideas and I was
worried about my nasal cavity"), he confessed that he was a fan of pot.
"Montana was a great place to grow up," Watts said fondly of his
childhood home, "but we had really shitty drugs and I like to tell that
to people in Miami because you have good drugs."
He then
proceeded to tell the audience about the third time he smoked pot, which
was the first time he actually got high. (Although considering this came from a man who fades in and out of accents, we're not too sure any of it was actually true.)
The sweet coming-of-age tale
includes him smoking from a huge bong in a motel room at 18, lying
between a beautiful Costa Rican "woman teenager" and an elfish-looking
girl with long, blond cotton candy hair who sucked on both of his index
He then spoke about walking the beautiful Costa Rican woman
teenager to her car, having his first French kiss, "feeling the texture
of her taste buds", and then concluding immediately afterwards that he
knew at that moment that he loved weed. He then parlayed that story into
a song about marijuana, which was more a song about race, and why
certain ethnicities have certain characteristics, and how there's so
many Asians in Miami.
Other songs done on the fly included a piano power ballad sang
passionately and completely mute, harmonizing with recordings of himself
and weird voice-produced beats that sounded like Bushman-speak, robot
moves, and an astute song about society's dependence on pointless
He improvised and called out someone sitting in the front row
(coughcoughMairafromYelpcough) using her cellphone during his
performance, singing slickly "why do people have to text about something
happening right in front of them? Why don't they just watch what's
going on right in front of them?" and then casually continued to sing about
how people born in 1997 and 2001 know how to use a touch screen but
forget how to use a knife.
There was also an ongoing joke about how witches, demon, goblins, and
hobgoblins really do exist, live in your closet, peel off your face skin
while you sleep, and use it as currency in another reality (which he said was due to the Miami Darkness Project)...but we'll
just end things now and let you get back to waving your fingers in front
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of your face to see if you see any trails. Because God knows after
reading this review, you feel like you just downed some 'shrooms.
Watts has a second performance tonight at 8 p.m. at the Goldman warehouse's Light Box Theater (404 NW 26th St., Miami). Tickets cost $15. Visit miamilightproject.com.
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Well, this is it. My final day in Korea. And my final blogpost. I'm not even sure what to write. I feel like I should have something profound and inspiring to say but I still haven't sorted out how I feel about leaving. Right now I feel ready to go home, get back to my life, and finally stop being a traveler and a foreigner. I'm looking forward to seeing my friends and my family and telling everyone my stories, especially the ones too crazy to publish in this blog (yes, there are a few!) At the moment, I am happy to be going home.
On the other hand I know I am going to miss Korea like crazy when I do. I'm going to miss the friends I made here (especially the ones I made in Busan) and the people (yes, even the ajummas) and the food (especially the food!) and the culture (though not the old guys who spit on the street or the squatter toilets), and Busan (especially the beaches) and Seoul (though slightly less than Busan, sorry!) and real kimchi. I'm even going to miss the crowded traditional markets that smell like fish and the pushy ajummas on the subway. I might even miss being looked at by people on the street and the open-mouthed stares of small children. Who knows.
I'm definitely going to miss Busan a lot. Not only because my friends are here, but also because of the atmosphere. I liked Seoul, but Busan is so much more laid-back and colorful. Hence my photo collection of whimsical street art:
And don't forget the mountains!
And of course, the Konglish.
I don't really know how to do a final farewell so I think I might just wrap up with a few highlights from the last six months (wow, has it really been six whole months?!?)
I've eaten more new foods in the last few months than I can remember. 99% of it was delicious. The remaining 1% was strange invertebrates whose gummy texture completely overwhelmed any taste benefits they might have had. Most of the food I've had here burned away some part of my stomach lining (thank you Korean chili powder!) but it was totally worth it.
I've been renamed by the natives. You may now call me Dah-na. Though people in Busan tend to call me "Dina", or they completely mishear and they call me "Jana" so honestly at this point I've almost forgotten my own name so you can call me whatever you want and I'll probably answer.
I've experienced the best Korea has to offer: I've biked and picnicked along the Han River in Seoul…
…climbed Bukhansan Mountain (barely!)…
…strolled through both Gyeongbokgung and Changdeokgung palaces (as well as several temples)…
…celebrated Buddha's Birthday with a traditional lantern parade…
…seen the view from Namsan Tower, vacationed in Jeju Island…
…toured the DMZ…
… and most importantly, eaten a lot of patbingsu!
I've also experienced the daily life of Korea as well, like the traditional markets…
…springtime in Seoul…
…college neighborhood nightlife…
…and sharing the street, subway, and bus with thousands of other people.
I've learned basic Taekwondo. (And also forgotten much of it over summer break. Oops!)
I spent a weekend in Japan while only using a grand total of 4 Japanese words.
I've also been up to see the sunrise at Gwangalli Beach in Busan. This was one of my favorite moments in my entire time here.
And of course, many other things that you've already read about. Or maybe you just skimmed it and looked at the pictures. Whatever, I'm not judging. But I do want to say thank you to all my readers. I appreciate you coming along with me on my travels… and for putting up up with a lot of weird humor, geeky pop culture references, and really bad Konglish puns. It's been a good journey.
I would also like to thank my amazing host family for hosting me this last semester. They were always so kind and wonderful to me. And they put with with my awkward Korean for 4 whole months which is worth like a thousand million brownie points.
And finally, thank you to my friends in Busan who helped me celebrate my last week in Korea. I'll miss you all, you crazy people.
I've heard that after a long time abroad, the returning culture shock can be just as bad as the original one. I know it will take me time to adjust to American life again, but I think I can get through it alright. If I end up a kimchi addict living in my parents' basement I'll let you know but I think as long as I cope better than this I'll be okay:
(Silly Jack. You spent the first 4 seasons trying to get OFF that island!)
I do want to return to Korea someday. I don't know when I will be able to come back, but who knows, right? So I'm not saying "goodbye", just "so long for now."
We'll meet again, Korea. I know it.
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We have recently debuted a new internal tracking system for our CPC partners. We have a lot of contacts with people who work in presidential sites and libraries, and while my email is a good way for ME to keep track of conversations and partner activity, it is not so good for other people. So Amber, our web developer, built a tracking system in the back-end of our content management system. Now instead of my email and a spreadsheet that lives only on my desktop, we are tracking our interactions with partners in our CMS, and that means it is available to the whole team at any point in the process.
Recruiting partners, adding metadata into CPC, and finalizing partner information on the CPC website generally takes many steps and a long time. I generally reach out to a potential partner at least three times before we can finalize a partnership, and then it takes many more emails to handle the details such as the partner agreement and the data export of metadata for CPC.
This isn't a problem—it is just the process that is necessary to build partnerships and grow CPC. In many cases, potential partners don't know us and need to learn about the Miller Center and CPC before they are willing to consider joining the project.
Then we have many partners that don't yet have digital items but in many cases they are working on it. So I email a partner and then check back in periodically to find out where they are in their process. One partner that I first reached out to in November 2015 was interested, but they needed to put their items online before they could consider a partnership with CPC. By August 2016 the site was up!
That timetable is actually fast—it normally takes a long time for an organization to put their collections online, and it takes a long time to redesign websites. One partner we work with took more than two years to redesign their website. It takes a long time in part because many partner organizations are beholden to outside web design companies to build their new websites. And honestly, building a new website is detailed and complicated work. It cannot be done on the fly.
I'm excited about our new tracking system because it is one step toward moving CPC past a temporary grant project and into life as a full-fledged program. The IMLS grant continues into 2017 but we are working on building more permanent systems and processes for CPC that can see it into the future. So although it has taken me a long time to put all the partner information into the tracking system, I know that it is effort well spent because it shares and preserves valuable information.


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Briggs Auction does not do any in-house shipping, however, we are happy to help you coordinate pickup and shipping of your items. Payment in full to Briggs Auction is required before any item will be released to any shipper. Items paid for by check will not be released until the check has cleared. Bidder is responsible for and will pay shipper directly for all packing, handling, and shipping costs.
Below is a list of shippers we work with, or you may use any shipper your choose. Once chosen, please email Briggs Auction, Inc. (email@example.com) and tell us who will be shipping for you.
Mail Service Center (Brookhaven, PA)
Mike Kaufman, Owner
Phone: 610.872.5662
Email: email@example.com
Web: ShipwithMSC.com
The UPS Store #6539 (Glen Mills, PA)
Freight Service Available
Phone: 610.358.1465
Fax: 610.358.5286
Email: email@example.com
Web: glenmills-pa-6539.theupsstorelocal.com/
The Philadelphia Mailroom
Courier Service Available
8001 Castor Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19152
Phone: 215.745.1100
Email: email@example.com
Web: www.philadelphiamailroom.com
The Packaging Store (Lansdale, PA)
Phone: 215.361.6940
Email: email@example.com
Web: www.PackandShipNow.com
DAKS Global Logistics
122 Mill Rd.
Suite K1110, K1120
Phoenixville, PA 19460
Phone: 484.879.6678
Email: email@example.com
Web: DAKSGlobal.com
The UPS Store #6539 (Glen Mills, PA)
Phone: 610.358.1465
Fax: 610.358.5286
Email: email@example.com
Web: glenmills-pa-6539.theupsstorelocal.com/
Craters and Freighters of Philadelphia
1461 N. Gravel Pike; Perkiomenville, PA 18074
Phone: 215.234.8090
Toll Free: 866.397.0488
Fax: 610.397.0878
Web: www.cratersandfreightersphilly.com
Frame's Custom Crating
(Packing & Crating Service; Direct Transport)
1427 E. Chester Pike
Crum Lynne, PA 19022
Phone: 610.833.2230
Cell: 610.574.1232
Email: firstname.lastname@example.com
Web: FramesCrating.com
Wintersteen Trucking, Inc.
464 F. Street; Phillipsburg, KS 67661
Phone: 785.543.5999
Fax: 785.543.6105
Email: email@example.com
RickShips, LLC
Phone: 336.887.0065
Fax: 336.887.0025
Email: email@example.com
Web: www.RickShips.com
Mt. Everest Moving Company (Ephrata, PA)
(Pianos, Safes, Pool Tables, and more)
Phone: 717.314.7647
Web: EverestMoving.com
Unique Pro-Co Deliveries & Moving (Wilmington, Delaware)
Phone: 302.723.2365
Email: email@example.com
Web: UniqueProCo.com
Vintage Transport
Phone: 844.842.8656 (Toll Free)
Email: email@example.com
Web: http://www.vintagetransport.com
Navis Pack & Ship
780A Primos Ave., Folcroft, PA 19032
Phone: 610.534.0750
Web: www.gonavis.com
Gemini Moving & Cleaning Services
Serving the Lancaster County, PA Area
Martel A. Major (Owner/Operator)
Phone: 717.352.5630
Email: email@example.com
RCG Logistics
Phone: 800.381.2068
Web: https://www.rcgauto.com
National Express Auto Transport
7950 NW 53rd St, #337
Miami, FL 33166
Phone: 800.284.7177
Web: nxautotransport.com
Nationwide United Auto Transport
2202 S. Figueroa St., #506
Los Angeles, CA 90007
Phone: 800.311.8305
Email: email@example.com
Web: NationwideUnitedAutoTransport.com
PIANO MOVING, FINE ART, and OTHER TRANSPORT
Duffy Piano Movers
Phone: 215.592.8411
Email: firstname.lastname@example.com
Web: www.duffypianomovers.com
Annie Hauls
Phone: 609.577.5133
Email: email@example.com
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EFL Essential Stats: Norwich, Sunderland and AFC Wimbledon feature
Norwich, Sunderland in form but more woe for AFC Wimbledon
By Marc Harrington
Last Updated: 07/11/18 4:32pm
We take a look at the top stats and facts from the weekend's action in the Sky Bet Championship, League One and League Two.
High-flying Canaries
Norwich's 4-0 win at Sheffield Wednesday on Saturday means they are now only behind Championship leaders Leeds on goal difference.
It has been a remarkable turnaround in fortunes for Daniel Farke's side. This time two months ago they were 17th in the table having won one of their first six Championship games. But a run of eight wins in 10 games has seen them shoot up into the automatic promotion places and lay the foundations for a promotion push.
The Canaries' run has been so good recently that only Premier League leaders Manchester City have won more points from their last 10 games throughout all four divisions. Farke's men have won six more points than any other Championship side during their run and nine more than leaders Leeds, who have won 16 points from their last 10 games.
Their handsome win at Wednesday was Norwich's biggest since Farke's arrival in summer 2017 and also their best away win since a 5-1 victory at fierce rivals Ipswich in Apr 2011. They have now won their last four Championship games - the best current run in the division - and only Sunderland, with five wins, are currently on a better run in England.
No party at Portman Road
There was plenty of drama in Paul Lambert's first game as Ipswich manager. A 1-1 draw against Preston may not look remarkable but it was certainly a match to remember for the Lilywhites' Paul Gallagher.
Absolutely loved it in the sticks . 1st touch scored a goal , 2nd touch was a goal kick . 😂 https://t.co/Kf1lTS8apz— Paul Gallagher (@Gally_7) November 4, 2018
Coming on as a substitute after 72 minutes Gallagher scored Preston's equaliser from a free-kick, before finding himself playing in goal a few moments later. With goalkeeper Chris Maxwell sent off and Gallagher being the last of Preston's three substitutes the midfielder ended up between the sticks and spectacularly saved Danny Rowe's long-range effort to earn his side a valuable point.
It is now 10 home league games without a win for Ipswich and they are the only side yet to win at home in the Championship this season.
All smiles at Sunderland
There hasn't much for Sunderland fans to cheer over the last few years but Saturday's 2-0 win at Plymouth put a grin on the faces of 1,200 Mackems who made the 810-mile round trip to Devon.
Two goals from Aiden McGeady gave Jack Ross' side their fifth successive League One win - their best league run for over 11 years since five Championship wins under Roy Keane between March and April 2007.
Worries for AFC Wimbledon
Not so happy times at AFC Wimbledon, as they made it seven League One defeats in a row after losing 2-1 to Shrewsbury on Saturday.
This is the Dons' worst run since entering the Football League in 2011 and they now sit 23rd in League One, six points away from safety.
Draw specialists
Mansfield have drawn 10 of their 16 League Two games this season, the latest courtesy of an injury-time equaliser from Tyler Walker at Cheltenham at the weekend.
The Stags have drawn more league games than any other side in England this season and, if you include last season, have drawn 28 of their last 62 league games - more than any other side.


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Misrepresentation: The seller posts false information or pictures for the auction item. The buyer believes he/she is purchasing a quality product but receives something different or of lower quality/value.
Non-delivery: The seller for an auction item fails to deliver the auction item to the buyer after receiving payment.
Fee Stacking: The seller informs the buyer that there are additional charges for the auction item after the buyer wins the auction. The additional charges may include postage, handling, shipping materials, or a transfer fee.
Triangulation: A seller fraudulent purchases and obtains an item by illegal means (stolen property). The seller then places the item up for auction. The buyer of the item, after payment is made, is mailed the auction item. The buyer is now in possession of stolen property.
Escrow Services Fraud: The seller creates a phony escrow service and requests that the buyer uses the third-party (phony) escrow service for payment of an auction item. The victim signs up at the phony escrow service and makes the payment. The seller pockets the payment and never delivers the item. The buyer could also use a phony escrow service and have the seller send the auction item prior to an alleged payment being made into the phony escrow service.


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In the context of the 20th European Conference on Information Systems organized by ESADE, Dr. Margarida Romero has presented the last study of the Network of Excellence Games and Learning Alliance in Serious Games. The study aims to characterise game dynamics in the adoption of multi-player Serious Games.
Could multi-player Serious Games dynamics enhance collaborative learning through a relation of positive interdependence ?
At the same time, could multi-player Serious Games maintain a certain level of competition for ensuring multi-player GBL gameplay ?
Serious Games (SG), also called computer-based games or digital games is a form of electronic games intended for educational purposes that support student-centered learning. In digital GBL, educators "use digital games with serious goals (i.e. educational objectives) as tools that support learning processes in a significant way" (Sica, Delli Veneri, & Miglino, 2011, p. 108). Serious games are designed so as to achieve a balance between fun and educational value (Zyda, 2005). In the context of computer-based GBL, a distinction should be made considering the number of players engaged in the gameplay.
Digital GBL environments can either expect interaction on the part of an individual player or prescribe multiplayer interaction. When the latter are used with the pedagogical intention to promote collaborative learning between players, we can say that the approach being adopted is collaborative GBL. Collaborative GBL involves more than one player in gameplay with the pedagogical intention to promote cooperative learning between those engaged in the game. Following Dickey (2007), collaborative games play an important role as engaging learning environments. Considering engagement fostered through multi-player games and the growing development of collaborative learning at all educational levels in recent decades, this study focuses on the use of digital multi-player GBL and the cooperation and competition mechanisms for ensuring its effectiveness for achieving educational objectives. In this investigation of multi-player GBL, the study of Romero and colleagues (2012) starts by characterising collaborative learning in general and multi-player GBL dynamics specifically, considering those dynamics that could promote collaborative learning and student engagement. The study focus on two multi-player GBL scenarios: the multi-player game with interpersonal competition and the multi-player game with intergroup competition.
Figure 1. Multiplayer game with interindividual competition.
Figure 2. Multiplayer game with intragroup cooperation and intergroup competition.
Romero, M., Usart, M., Ott, M., Earp, J., de Freitas, S., & Arnab, S. (2012). Learning through playing for or against each other? Promoting collaborative learning in digital game based learning. 20th European Conference on Information Systems, June 10-13, ESADE, Barcelona.


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My annuals have been blooming their hearts out all season. The long, cool, damp spring did wonders for them. I haven't had to touch them at all. Even the handful of hot, hazy days last week were not enough to faze them. (I was a different story.) But if I want them to carry on into fall – which is a long, long way off – I know I'll have to sacrifice a few blooms now for a lavish show later. Which means it's time to sheer.
I don't know about you, but part of me actually enjoys these rather drastic haircuts. I know it will only take a couple of days for the plants to recover and look good again. It's kind of like emptying the junk drawer; there's a lightness that takes over and creates a new beginning.
So even if your Petunias and Bacopa look happy now, a few snips won't hurt them and will actually lengthen their life span. Be brave.
While you're at it, give a few of your perennials the same rejuvenating treatment. Salvia, monarda, catnip, any repeat bloomer that's been in flower for weeks now and is fading will appreciate the rest and bounce right back. The exception to this is fall bloomers, like asters. If you've been pinching them back to create bushier plants with more buds, the time to stop pinching is July 4th. Let them bulk up now. I'm hoping for a long slide into fall and many bursts of bloom to come.
Perennials that Love a Good Shearing
❦ Achillea (Yarrow)
❦ Alchemilla (Lady's Mantle)
❦ Aquilegia (Columbine)
❦ Campanula (bellflower)
❦ Coreopsis (Tickseed)
❦ Geranium (Hardy geranium)
❦ Leucanthemum (Shasta daisy)
❦ Monarda (beebalm)
❦ Nepeta (Catmint)
❦ Penstemon (Beardtongue)
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The Cost of Hiring the Right DJ
When you're planning a wedding, party, quinceanera or event, and you need a DJ, you will most likely start your search online. You're a wise consumer, so you'll get a few quotes and begin to compare. Once you do, you'll notice that the costs to hire a DJ for your event can really vary, depending upon where you are. In the Austin and Central Texas area, prices can vary depending on your needs, where you look to hire your DJ, and many other factors. We've seen prices range from $200 all the way up to $2500! So you may be asking yourself, what's the difference between all the DJs/DJ companies? Why does the price vary so much? Does higher cost always mean better service? Let's take a moment to answer these common questions.
So we've all heard the saying "you get what you pay for." This is common and for the wedding and event services business, this is usually true. When you see a DJ or DJ company charging unbelievably low prices, chances are, there's a catch. Either the DJ is new to the field, which means you're taking a chance that they may not do exactly what you want for your special day or that they just may not have the experience to ensure that everyone has a great time, all night! The other possibility with low price DJs is that they're doing the old "bait and switch" tactic. They "bait" you with a great price, but then you'll need to pay for everything that you'll actually need for your event. The entry price may be $200, but you'll need to add a microphone, setup time, breakdown time, an MC, lighting, etc. It's very "shady," but it does happen, unfortunately.
On the other end of the spectrum, there are the DJs/DJ companies that charge thousands of dollars to DJ your wedding or event. I've personally seen companies that charge $2500 for 4-5 hour events. This is surprising that somehow, they're still in business. They rarely get bookings, but some clients may truly believe that better service and quality means paying a higher price. While this may be somewhat true, it does not mean in order to have a great DJ for your event, you need to pay the highest price possible. A lot of factors go into what a DJ company decides to charge for their services, but what you're willing to pay obviously takes precedence.
We always recommend that our clients get several quotes. Shop around and see what is included for the price you pay. Let them know exactly what you'll need for your wedding or event, and see what they'll charge you to provide it. Do you research and see which company is right for you. Check out credible websites to see their reviews, as well. Overall, it's completely up to you to decide which DJ/Company best suits your needs. Price is certainly important, but value (what you get for the price) is really what's most important!
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Music is so important for any party, not just a wedding. I like how you said to find a good medium when it comes to price. Whenever I hire anyone, I always just look for a fair price. Nothing too expensive, nothing too cheap.
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MANHATTAN -- Noel Schulz, Paslay professor of electrical and computer engineering, has been named director of the K-State Electrical Power Affiliates Program, which connects graduate and undergraduate student research projects directly to the needs of power affiliate members.
"As a nationally recognized expert in power systems engineering, Noel Schulz is more than qualified to head this unique program," said John English, dean of K-State's College of Engineering.
Currently Westar Energy, Burns and McDonnell, Nebraska Public Power District and Omaha Public Power District are directly involved in the guidance and advisory capacities of specific research projects of interest through their participation in the Electrical Power Affiliates Program. Their financial investments fund undergraduate stipends as well as undergraduate senior and graduate project sponsorships related to the research projects. The program also extends opportunities for internships and future employment opportunities in the power field.
"I'm looking forward to the challenge and exciting prospect of maintaining this direct relationship between regional power affiliate members and the brightest of our power engineering students," Schulz said. "More than 40 percent of our graduates in electrical engineering specialize in power, and a majority of these would also like to stay in the Midwest. Connections made through this program benefit students and the industry."
Now in its second year, the program was established under the directorship of Don Gruenbacher, associate professor and head of K-State's department of electrical and computer engineering. There are currently 10 ongoing research projects funded by the power affiliates.
"Don Gruenbacher established a firm foundation for this program with his exemplary leadership skills," English said. "We are certainly appreciative of those efforts as the program now transfers to the equally capable hands of Professor Schulz."
Schulz is a nationally recognized expert in power systems engineering, researching use of computers, including intelligent systems, to solve problems in power system design, operations and controls. Her research has been funded by a variety of agencies, including the National Science Foundation and the U.S. departments of Defense, Energy and Homeland Security.
In November 2009 she was elected to lead the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Power and Energy Society, a worldwide, nonprofit association of more than 24,000 individuals engaged in the electric power energy industry.
Schulz came to K-State in 2009 with her husband, K-State President Kirk Schulz, from Mississippi State University, where she held an endowed professorship as the Tennessee Valley Authority Professor in power systems engineering.
Her teaching interests include power systems, energy conversion, application of computer programs to power engineering, application of intelligent systems to engineering problems, fundamentals of electrical circuits, renewable and distributed generation and smart grid technologies.
Schulz has received a number of awards and belongs to the American Society for Engineering Education and the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers. She has a bachelor's and a master's in electrical engineering, both from Virginia Tech, and a doctorate in electrical engineering from the University of Minnesota.


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now this would be awesome,to create QB2 like scenarios that would work in multiplayer,I'm going to call it MQB2 for short. Essentially,I think individual MQB2 missions would be setup the same way as QB2 ones, the only exception,would be to add in an option to assign escorts to players to specific player slots,so not all one player controls every AI ship on their team.
The actual script could be setup with a configurable text file that would have you input what script you want to load up,since having an in-game menu would probably be difficult.
As far as the other players,they could work 2 ways
1. Having the MQB2 script have specific ships for each player slot,which overrides what ship they pick manually. This would work best for recreating scenerios that happened in the shows/movies,especially co-op battles.
2. Or give everyone an option to still pick their own ship,and have their selected team dictate what team they are on regards to AI ships. For example, team A would be the friendly team,team B the enemy team and maybe have team C the neutral team (which would make it kind of confusing). This would allow different players to play different sides of the conflict if they choose.
Perhaps the MQB2 missions could have the option to either use specific or player selected ships.
This is basically just taking the QB2 framework and making it for multiplayer,to create missions we could do,instead of just frag fests.
I of course do not have the skills to do this, just posting an idea.


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While I do think that it is possible to focus on one at the expense of the other, that is not my way.
I consider the material world to manifest out of the play of awareness and energy. In a sense I am very Taoist in my approach to things like wealth, sex, and health. I think that increasing all of them in a skillful way supports rather than detracts from your spiritual path. If you do not bring them onto the path however, they can easily disturb your spiritual efforts.
I think it is natural that in the main stages of life one focuses on the material world in this way, and that at the latter stages of life, you turn your mind more towards purely spiritual issues in preparation for death.
I realize that there are many teachings, including many Buddhist teachings, that stress the importance of spiritual preparation for death at all times because you never know when the end comes. And I have done enough work that I am prepared well enough for the bardo. That said, I do not like this motivation through fear of death. Even if I did no work towards it, I did'nt mind the 10,000 years before I was born, and I doubt I will mind the 10,000 years after I am gone.
I am however hear now.This life is more than a test, and more than something to escape.
Wednesday, June 23, 2010
The religious and occult communities seem biased in favor of the spiritual over the material. Your work has more balance between the two. Do you believe the material and spiritual are co-equals in power/importance or does one dominate the other?
While I do think that it is possible to focus on one at the expense of the other, that is not my way.
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- Dr. Raven said...
How wonderfully put! Without disparaging those who emphasize the spiritual over the material, to me it always seemed like escaping life would be like trying to skip out on an examination at school--always leads to shoddy grades.
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Once a physicist: Chandrika Nath
Chandrika Nath is a scientific advisor for physical sciences and IT in the Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology, London, UK.
How did you first get interested in physics?
It was mainly through Patrick Moore and the Open University TV programmes. Even when I was seven, I would sit in front of Open University for the whole of Saturday morning watching really dire programmes about physics and finding them fascinating. Then, when I was 10, my dad got me a telescope and I started looking at the sky and wondering about the size of the universe. And finally, I didn't want to become a medical doctor like every other Indian daughter I knew.
Where did you study physics and how much did you enjoy it?
I went to Imperial College London as an undergraduate and the course was really good – loads of variety and well taught – but I didn't enjoy the university itself that much. At the time only one in 20 students were women and being a student in central London isn't that much fun because no-one can afford to go out and everyone lives miles apart. After graduating, I decided to take a gap year and somehow got from Mexico to Alaska in the space of one summer, mainly by hitchhiking. Then I went to teach in a school for blind children in India. I also worked at Texas Tech University in Lubbock on calorimeter design for the Superconducting Super Collider – hopefully I wasn't responsible for its demise!
What did you do next?
I went to Oxford University to do a doctorate in particle physics and I enjoyed that university experience much more. Originally, I hadn't wanted to go to Oxford because someone told me it was like an extension of a girls' private school, but by that time I was 23 so it was easy enough to escape that side of things. I was based in Hamburg for a couple of years, working at the HERA accelerator and studying theoretical physics in German, which was quite an experience. I've completely forgotten the title of my thesis – it was something to do with instantons, though I don't even remember what those are now.
How did your career develop from there?
In my gap year I ended up in Alaska and I decided then that one day I wanted to study ice. I had a grand plan to make my own way across the Bering Strait. Then one day I was flicking through New Scientist magazine and came across an advert for a job with the British Antarctic Survey (BAS). I didn't expect to get it, but I did, and decided that it was an acceptable alternative to the Bering Strait. I spent four years with the BAS studying how crevasses form, including five months in the Antarctic living in a tent with three blokes. Having gone from relativistic quantum mechanics back to Newton's laws of motion, I was intrigued to find that the macroscopic world holds as many mysteries as quarks and gluons.
How did you make the move into science communication?
At the end of my time at the BAS I did a media fellowship with Roger Highfield at the Daily Telegraph. I was vaguely thinking about becoming a journalist and then a job came up at the Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology (POST). I was intrigued by the idea of working within parliament, and it satisfied my need to not have to turn things around on really short timescales. POST's job is to provide MPs and peers (members of the House of Lords) with balanced information on policy issues that relate to science and technology. Very few parliamentarians have a science background so they need an objective, understandable source of information to help them scrutinize government policy. My biggest piece of work to date has been a 200-page report "Assessing the risk of terrorist attacks on nuclear facilities" but I've also worked on reports covering military satellites, digital forensics and online privacy.
What are the main differences between working in policy and in research?
They're completely different – I don't think there are any similarities. But if you've been a researcher, you apply a lot of the skills you already have, so in a way you make the similarities. All the years of training as a scientist, documenting my work thoroughly and thinking logically are really useful. When you're doing science, you are always wondering what else there is that you haven't thought of. You never see something as an answer, just something that raises more questions. I think that pedantry is what makes me good at what I do now.
This article originally appeared in the September 2007 issue of Physics World
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HARPSWELL — The wharf known as Bibber's Lobster will be protected under the Maine Department of Marine Resources' Working Waterfront Access pilot program.
The wharf, recently purchased by Jim Merryman from Bob and Marolyn Bibber, has been in business for more than 40 years. The property is 0.4 acres of land at the end of Ash Point Road and includes 160 feet of deep-water shore front, according to the DMR.
Merryman said he has been lobstering since the age of 8, when he began with two traps.
"I believe in this industry," he said, adding he has never been employed as anything else. "I wanted to preserve this for other lobstermen and future lobstermen."
Merryman said "it's a way of life" and he plans to continue to operate the wharf as it has been in the past.
He first heard of working waterfront program prior to a referendum vote to approve funding and said when the Bibber property went up for sale, he decided to look into it.
His initial application was approved in June 2009 and Merryman completed the closing on the property this month. He said an easment ensures that future generations can be assured there will be a place for commercial fishing and lobstering.
"I have three small children, whether or not they decide to go into lobstering or commercial fishing, this provides a future for them," Merryman said.
A residential house on the property will be used as a summer rental and will not interfere with lobstering or fishing operations at the wharf, he said.
Coastal Enterprises, which administers the program, has allocated matching funds to Merryman of more than $145,000 toward the purchase of the property, according to the DMR.
Hugh Cowperthwaite of Coastal Enterprises said the progrfam began distributing funds in 2006 following voter approval of $2 million in funding. Since then, an additional $5 million has been approved by voters, including $2 million in November, he said.
To date, 17 projects have been funded at a total cost of $3.8 million, Cowperthwaite said.
The properties protected for commercial fishing are located along the coast from York to Lubec, he said. Money has been awarded to a variety of applicants, including municipalities, businesses and private investors.
Merryman's property is the second in Harpswell to be awarded a program grant. Holbrook Wharf in Cundy's Harbor is also protected.
There are two ways to apply for funding: sell the development rights to the state or use the funds for purchase of land, Cowperthwaite said. In the case of the Bibber's Lobster wharf, Merryman used the money toward purchase of the property.
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Jason's Deli: Unblanking a wall, chain readies for August opening
A representative for Jason's Deli stood before the County Architectural Review Board on Monday, May 7, hoping to hammer out details concerning the exterior renovation of the old 5,900-square-foot Raggazi's building in Shoppers World on 29 North.
Last October, Ragazzi's Italian Restaurant closed after over a decade of serving up the "taste of Italy... without the passport," as their slogan said, and there was speculation that a Jason's Deli, the Beaumont, Texas-based chain known for offering healthy food that's free of transfats, MSG, and high-fructose corn syrup, would move in. Then, in March, a Shoppers World tenant list (released when fashion retail chain Stein Mart and designer shoe warehouse store DSW went before this Board) confirmed that Jason's Deli was part of the new mix.
At issue at the ARB meeting: how to make the building less darkly cavernous as Raggazi's had been, and how to make a blank, north-facing wall less, well, blank. The regional manager for Jason's, Alex Williams, who admitted he was a novice at facing architectural boards, proposed putting large photos of food on the blank wall.
While ARB member Charles Lebo said he'd recently visited a Jason's Deli and ate...
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City Council passed a resolution to ask the General Assembly to revisit marijuana laws and give consideration to decriminalization in a 3-2 vote Monday night, but backed off the rest of a measure that would have made enforcement of pot possession a low priority for police.
In a packed Council chamber, judging from applause levels, it appeared supporters of the resolution were in the majority, but the first six citizens to speak about the issue opposed it. One cited an addiction to pot for 17 years. Former Jefferson Area Tea Party chair Carol Thorpe urged councilors to support police and leave enforcement to the professionals– rather than instructing police Chief Tim Longo to not enforce the law as they did with Occupy Charlottesville protesters in Lee Park.
And city resident Naomi Roberts declared, "Charlottesville will become the city of potheads and bring more drug lords."
Civil rights attorney Jeffrey Fogel called the war on drugs "a massive and colossal failure," and suggested an ordinance in which Council prohibited the use of pot– and made sure no one goes to jail if convicted.
City Manager Maurice Jones pointed out that of 5,040 arrests police made last year, 113 of them were for marijuana possession.
"We don't spend a lot of resources on enforcing possession laws," Police Chief Tim Longo told the councilors, but said that wasn't a conscious prioritization.
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Saving Wintergreen: Ski resort wins 'favorable' ruling and 'transaction'
Wintergreen has won a "favorable" settlement on disputed state conservation tax credits but has still gone ahead with the humbling prospect of hiring a turnaround company to help escape a financial morass. The information comes in a new statement sent to key stakeholders at the struggling Nelson County resort.
The resort has been in serious financial straits since a December default on its Bank of America credit line, something originally reported by the Nelson County Times. The situation was "exacerbated by historically warm temperatures last winter," general manager Hank Thiess writes to members of Wintergreen Partners Inc., the many-membered corporation that owns the services and facilities at the resort.
In addition to bad weather, Wintergreen leaders were confronted with a potentially catastrophic financial hit this season after the state raised eyebrows over a deal that put the 1,422 acres called Crawford's Knob under conservation easement. In 2008 the resort submitted paperwork showing that an appraiser valued the land at $11.5 million– and then Wintergreen reaped $4.6 million in tax credits. Followin...


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Preparation time: 25 minutes
1 1/2 cups fresh coconut milk
2 cups diced green papaya
1 cups diced chayote (WEAR GLOVES WHEN HANDLING TO PREVENT SLIGHT CAUSTIC AFFECT)
2 tablespoons curry power
1 teaspoon minced turmeric
salt & pepper to taste
1/4 cup butter
3/4 cup chopped green onions
1 tablespoon coconut oil
Saute onions & green papaya until papaya gets soft. The add chayote & other seasonings, mix to cover chunks with seasoning. Both chayote and papaya really soak up the seasoning!
Once soft, add coconut milk and let simmer for 5 minutes. Add some whole hot peppers before this step for optional extra seasoning. Do not overcook, or chunks can lose firmness.
Serve hot, but let cool slightly first, as papaya and chayote can really retain heat even when the rest of dish is only warm.
Recipe by Shelli Brin, inspired by Angletta Pascal


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Guess who was contacted by THE NATE BERKUS SHOW? Talk about a wonderful surprise. I am heading out to New York on Monday. I am super excited, and looking forward to this experience. As I always do, I thank you guys for your continued support.
I THANK YOU, YOU, and YOU!
Please wish me luck.
All my NY friends, be sure to hit me up while I am in your town!
I will be posting mobile blogs the entire way through so get ready!
High Fives & Hugs,
Tamara Styles
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A Close Call
Well this year started of with a pretty hairy experience. Driving back to my house on New Year's Day I saw a guy walking down Gerrard Street just a few doors from my place and he was carrying my guitars!!! Both cases are quite unique and there could be no doubt. We jumped the guy and he threw the guitars on the road and took off like a bat out of hell. I was just happy to get them back, but I have since installed a bolt on the back door.


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We have thought about the bathroom a lot lately, mainly because we don't have a bathroom and the sooner we think about what we want, the sooner we can buy it and the sooner we get a working bathroom back in the house.
We book an appointment at our local homebase, which is Free! to have a consultation with one of their bathroom designers. After a short walk around the bathroom showroom, with already firm ideas in our heads about what we want. We sit down with a designer armed with catalogs full of their bathroom suites and plan what we wanted for our bathroom.
This is where after being with James for 5 years I realize that we don't actually have that similar tastes and I certainly didn't agree with his bathroom choices.
I wanted our 1920's house to keep with a 1920's theme and have a luxurious roll top bath. James on the other hand wanted an ultra modern wet room, walk in shower. Although we agreed on a separate bath and shower we both had such different ideas of what we wanted, and this was just the bathroom suite and hadn't even vaguely decided on flooring or the walls.
Once the designer had crafted together both our ideas and shown us the 3D diagram I hated it! James at first was excited to see his thoughts materialize but once I had explained why I hated it and why I thought it didn't work he soon agreed with me and we were back to square one.
After several hours and a completely different bathroom design and the Homebase store wishing to shut for the evening, we left with our design in our hands to mull over for a few days before placing the order. We ended up with a design that incorporated a shower over bath, a walnut bath panel and white gloss cupboards! Seriously if you had suggested this all to me I would have turned my nose up with disgust. It's not every day that you get to plan your very own dream bathroom and given the opportunity to create your bathroom exactly as you want it. However the reality of space and money and being sensible soon come into play and your left with whats practical and affordable and not whats in your crazy wonderful dreams.
Now we just need to wait for the bathroom suite to be delivered and we can get it all fitted, Finally things are coming together and we are rebuilding the house how we want it rather than demolishing it and making it look worse and worse. Now the exciting stuff happens :@)


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Reasons Managers make Employees Leave
There are few situations as costly and disruptive as a good employee leaving. It can leave projects, team members and the managers themselves in the lurch. So, we must begin to ask, "Why are these employees leaving in the first place?" Once a leader knows the issues he/she can resolve them to keep top performers in the future. Here are 6 reasons I've identified and how leaders can avoid them in the future.
1.Simply increasing workload
If you want to increase how much work your talented employees are doing, you'd better increase their skills to perform those tasks as well. Some manager will demand from their people outcomes that are beyond their expertise and not assist them to achieve their new goals, this creates stress. Yes, it's true that a talented employee will take on a bigger workload over a less skilled employee but they won't stay if their job suffocates them in the process. If you simply increase workload because people are talented, without changing a thing, they will seek another job that gives them what they deserve.
2.A lack of constructive attention
When managers are asked about their inattention to employees, they try to excuse themselves, throwing around useless power terms from 'trusting environment' to 'autonomy equals power'. Great leaders manage, no matter how talented the employee. The most constructive feedback stems from paying attention and constantly listen, great leaders, know this. More talented employees will actively seek out feedback and challenges – more so than less talented ones – as a leader, it's your job to keep it coming. Don't allow anyone to become complacent or worse, bored!
3.Not caring about employees and their work
When asking someone why they left their position you'll find many different factors, but research consistently tells us that many people leave their jobs because of the relationship with their manager. Successful and smart managers have the right balance of professionalism and being decent humans. These are the managers who celebrate an employee's success, empathise with those going through hard times, and challenge people. Any manager who disregards their employees and fails to care will experience high turnover rates. Employees who work hard 8 hours a day deserve leaders who are personally involved and care about what their production yields.
4.Recruiting and promoting the wrong people
Top employees want a hard-working team environment populated with like-minded professionals. When managers don't do the hard work of hiring great people, it's a major demotivator for those stuck working alongside them. Promoting the wrong people is an even deadlier sin and a massive insult to anyone who's been putting in the extra effort. It's no wonder a great person would seek a greener pasture.
5.Eyes are closed to improvements
Talented employees want to improve upon themselves and their tasks and environment. If a manager is too comfortable with the status quo and flatly refuses to allow changes or improvements to anything, employees will find themselves hating their jobs.Stifling this innate desire to innovate not only limits employees, but you. Just recently a manager asked their leader to assist in investing in them, the leader said no, the manager is paying out of their pocket the investment – how long do you think the employee will stay?
6.Challenged intellectually
Great leaders challenge their employees to accomplish things that seem out of reach at first. Instead of setting mundane, incremental goals, they set lofty goals that push people out of their comfort zones. Then, great managers do everything in their power to help them succeed. When tasked with some something too boring or easy in their eyes, talented and intelligent employees will seek out jobs that challenge their intellect.
In Summary
Whenever we interview sales and sales leaders, they say the reason they are looking around is that they do not feel needed/wanted/loved or even cared about; feeling their input is not sought after nor acknowledged. They do not respect their manager nor the manager above. Great salespeople and sales leaders usually are willing to accept a role at the same salary as long as there is personal growth, challenges and leaders they will buy into.
It's time to ask yourself, what kind of leader am I? Could I be even better? Want to know how and in what areas to improve upon – check out our EQi Leadership Evaluations.


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Australia has been exporting plenty of diverse music, including works from Perth native and beat composer Ta-Ku. The Red Bull Music Academy alum has released a number of EPs over the last few years, most notably Late NYC and Re-Twerk Vol. 1 and 2. His latest, Songs To Break Up To, is a "cinematic musical journey for the broken hearted," unleashed just in time for 2013's cuffing season. Reminiscent of works by Nujabes, Flying Lotus, and Clams Casino, Ta-Ku invokes moods with his thoughtful use of samples, drum patterns, and effects. Going beyond mere instrumentals, he provides soundtracks to our life's journeys.
"Beggining To End" opens the EP, incorporating the same sample featured in Musiq Soulchild's 2002 hit "Halfcrazy"*. After a muddy start, "Beggining To End" climaxes with thumping kick drums and (heart)string plucks. "Heartbreak (Sinking)" continues the theme with melancholy piano chords and the sound of dragging chains. "I Miss You" stands out, with Ta-ku transforming Willow Smith's "Summer Fling" into the perfect soundtrack for the ultimate no-no: late night calls to an ex. The haunting "We Were In Love" vents the anger of feeling deceived by someone that claimed to love you, with a dark piano perfectly accentuating the point. "Moving On" ends the EP, offering the listener some closure and the inspiration to seek the next thrilling experience. Lost love may leave you pained, but Songs To Break Up To reminds you to cherish the good times.
After chasing the ghost of Dilla with his previous works, it's wonderful to hear Ta-Ku coming into his own. It's obvious he's learned his lessons; perhaps one day, the student will surpass the teacher.
Stream/purchase available here.
*I know I'm "Sample Snitching", but the rabbit hole led me to this track by noted French composer Francis Lai. It was used for a movie called Vivre Pour Vivre (Live For Life), in which a married newscaster has an affair with a young model. After their break up—and his release from a Vietnamese prison—he tries to rekindle the love affair, but she's moved on. If intentional, this is a brilliant move.


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Zion 14k Yellow Gold 2mm Flat Band - size 7
This ring is a ready-to-ship flat wedding band with a vertical hammered texture. The inner edge is rounded to a comfort fit.
This ring is a stock size 7.
If you'd like this ring resized to fit a different finger size, select your size above. Please allow up to 1 week for resizing before your ring is shipped.
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- 14k yellow gold
- 2mm wide
- size 7
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Hotline Washing / Maintenance
Hotline Washing and Maintenance
Hot Line Washing is a process of cleaning of insulators with the help of DM water /normal water, conductivity below 200 Micr0-mh0s, under live condition, without asking for shut down. Factors like salt, cement/lime, smog, vehicular emissions etc. affect insulator performance.
The method and equipment used for Hotline Washing was developed by Yashmun, and has been in use internationally for the last two and a half decades.This process entails cleaning of Insulators and Switchyards under live line conditions.
Salient Features
Operating Principle
Whenever a jet of water is released in the air, the water particles split due to resistance. At a sufficient distance the jet moves in the form of small particles separated by air ,and the water path is not continuous. This forms a product similar to an aerosol, which in turn guarantees a sufficient electrical re-sensitivity, hence there is no leakage current . This is the principle behind the Yashmun method of Hotline Washing.
The high pressure jet is produced by means of a pump. Water with conductivity of 200 micromhos or less per cc is used for washing purposes up to 220 KV. Hence normal lake or river water or treated municipal water that has a conductivity of 90 to 120 micromhos can be used. In the case of 400 KV washing only by D.M water is recommended.
The specialized nozzle used is held at a distance stipulated from the live point so that no leakage current is encountered. For safety, leakage current in the water jet and nozzle is continuously monitored by means of a special detector, designed and made by Yashmun.
Electrically Operated Equipment
This is operated by a 415V, 3PH, motor. The unit consists of a motor driven high pressure pump with a starter flexible hoses and HP nozzles. All this is mounted on a trolley. A 2000 ltr water tank is placed on another trolley .The complete washing equipment is mobile and can be taken anywhere in the Switch yard or Tower location.
Truck Engine Operated Equipment
This equipment developed by Yashmun is used in instances where no power is available and is fully mobile, especially through hilly /jungle areas where Transmission lines pass. This equipment has been developed for the washing of Transmission line towers up to 400KV.In this equipment, the high pressure pump is operated by means of Power-Take-Off shaft (PTO). The Truck is provided with 5000 ltr of D.M or raw water. As the equipment is operated by means of the trucks engine there is no need for electricity.
Advantages of HLW
- No shut down/outages required
- Time and money saved as Power generation and Transmission are not disrupted while the job is done.
- Improves the di-electric strength of Insulators
- Increases the life of Insulators
- Reduces transmission loss
- Helps Switch yard/Transmission lines function smoothly.
- Avoids tripping of the line due to contamination of the insulator.
Hotline Maintenance
Due to the increasing complexity of transmission networks, coupled with inter regional /inter State ties, transporting of large quantum's of power has rendered shut-downs on Transmission lines/stations almost impossible, thus rendering a need for live wire maintenance technicians. A network of 220 KV and 400KV Transmission lines form the backbone of the Transmission network. Power flow from these networks are monitored and regulated by National / Regional / State load dispatch centers.
It is obvious that a constant supply of electricity is required by consumers and for this an almost un- interrupted stable availability of Transmission lines is required. Providing redundancy in transmission lines could be a solution, which, however is a costly option. Therefore preventive maintenance, deploying live line maintenance techniques, proves the best solution.


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Maidentrip: The story of a lone sailor's travails on the high seas, All Is Lost may be one of 2013's most widely praised films but surely there were some moviegoers who wondered what it would've been like if Robert Redford's rugged hero were replaced by a perky Dutch teenager.
Well, these viewers' curiosity will be satiated by Maidentrip, a vividly rendered true-life travelogue that begins a run at the Bloor Hot Docs Cinema this weekend. In 2010, a 14-year-old sailor named Laura Dekker set out to become the youngest person to ever complete a solo voyage around the world. The trip would take two years, much of which Dekker spent all by her lonesome. (Dancing to Red Hot Chili Peppers songs and eating pots of pasta appear to be her two favourite pastimes.)
Filmmaker Jillian Schlesinger integrates Dekker's own movies of her travels along with other footage shot along the route. Though Dekker maintains a cheerful, can-do attitude in the face of many challenges, Maidentrip's most fraught moments suggest that the emotional whirlpools of adolescence may be even more tumultuous than a stormy night in the South Pacific.
An audience award winner at the SXSW festival last March, Maidentrip plays Dec. 20 to Jan. 3 at the Bloor.
Nicky's Family: A new documentary narrated by the CBC's Joe Schlesinger, Nicky's Family brings overdue attention to a little-known act of heroism on the eve of WWII. In 1938, a London stockbroker named Nicholas Winton quietly engineered the rescue of 669 Czech and Slovak children, most of them from Jewish families at risk from the Nazis. After arranging for their safe passage, he found homes for them in the U.K. Winton's story only came to light after his wife discovered details in a scrapbook decades after the war. He was honoured with a knighthood in 2002. Mixing historical re-enactments, archival material and interviews with people who owe their lives to the man now known as "Britain's Schindler," Nicky's Family opens Dec. 20 at the Kingsway.
TIFF holiday workshops: Budding filmmakers can make the most of their school breaks thanks to a wide array of programs at TIFF Bell Lightbox. Offerings between Dec. 27 and Jan. 5 include daylong workshops on stop-motion animation, prosthetics and special effects makeup and videogame design, as well as an introduction to the art and craft of slapstick comedy. See tiff.net for details.
Daring Independent Film Festival: Filling in the rare quiet spot in the city's film-fest calendar, the DIFF — originally founded as the Moving Image Film Festival in 2007 — launches a four-day program of international indie fare on Dec. 26 at the Measure Theatre Centre (296 Brunswick Ave.). A prizewinner at the last edition of Inside Out, Out in the Dark plays a special spotlight on Israeli cinema on Dec. 29 at the Schwartz/ Reisman Centre (9600 Bathurst St.).
Love Actually: Though only a modest hit upon its original release 10 years ago, Richard Curtis' ensemble dramedy has become a perennial fave of rom-com fans, especially during the holidays. The Carlton Cinema celebrates Love Actually's tenth anniversary with a screening on Dec. 21 at 7 p.m. With your ticket purchase comes a chance to win a deluxe room at the Eaton Chelsea — alas, the room does not come equipped with Hugh Grant or Keira Knightley. Love Actually also starts a run at the Cineplex Odeon Yonge-Dundas on Dec. 27.
In brief
- The Bloor's 100th anniversary festivities include a free slate of holiday classics on Dec. 23 — patrons can choose from White Christmas (1 p.m.), A Christmas Story (4 p.m.), Home Alone (6:30 p.m.) and the ever-heartwarming Die Hard (9 p.m.).
- Lightbox caps off its series on Joel and Ethan Coen with the brothers' rip-roaring version of True Grit on Dec. 20 at 9 p.m.
- The world's coolest commercials get some big-screen exposure when the annual survey of Cannes Lions prizewinners begins a run at the Bloor on Dec. 25.


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Our huge range of rash vests in long and short sleeve and can help protect you and your family from the sun with up to 50+ UV protection meaning more time in the sun! They are perfect for when its to warm for a wetsuit but still need to something there to keep covered.
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