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(CNN) — Children playing in a Texas suburb made a gruesome discovery Monday — the decomposing body of a child on a residential street.
Authorities aren't sure who left the body under a tarp in Saginaw, a northern suburb of Fort Worth.
So far, police have very few clues.
"We are looking for a red truck. We don't have a model or a make," Saginaw police spokesman Damon Ing told CNN.
He said the truck has green paint splattered on its right rear quarter panel.
Police said they don't know the child's identity and would not disclose the child's gender.
CNN affiliate KTVT said no children from the area have been reported missing. KTVT said the body was decomposed, making it difficult for officials to determine the child's gender.

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Please allow me a moment to share with you what it was like to have you in my home, in my artist studio.
It was like all the energy I have put into my paintings was radiating from the art, into the air, into your viewing eyes.
You then, in turn, were absorbing the essence of my artistic expressionmy love, my soul, my feelings, good and bad…humanity, you know?
You absorbed it…and you emitted it!
So then it was all bouncing around the room…energetically…from painting to painting, painting to person, person to person.
And hopefully you walked out of my home with a smile on.
I know I concluded the weekend as such. I feel that through being a part of this event, I gained inspiration and a deep confidence in my value as an artist. Through sharing, and through conversations with viewers and other artists about art and process, I feel supported and propelled to continue creating.
I was pleased to hear that many of you were inspired by my art and that my art makes you HAPPY 🙂
I dig that, that's good.
Thank you for taking time to come by my studio…sharing with me your positivity, your smiles and your radiance.
In addition, I feel honored to have been a part of Portland Open Studios, the organization responsible for not only accepting me into the event, but acknowledging my art with a scholarship. I appreciate all the time and energy the board members, as well as all the other participating artists put in to making this event a successthe promotion, the organization, tour guide sales…etc.
Thank you, sincerely, for helping me create one of my greatest days. Hope that you are all following your truest true and that I see you again real soon!
Jennifer Mercede
I always enjoy this weekend very muchmy eighth year! What's to not like? Nice people come and tell you how great your work is; some leave money and take something away. I find demonstrating easier every year and actually enjoy it. Seems like having the left brain otherwise occupied makes some of the painted scribbles better than those that are done with undivided attention!
Understand the importance of talking up the tour and *selling the Tour Guides*. It is the basic thing that gets people into your studio, as well as everyone else's. *Get organized* and have your space ready in advance. For me, it has become part of the rhythm of the year to prepare the paintings and the inventory and clean the studio in late summer. Remember to "enjoy the Party", bring in flowers and trays of snacks.
*Get to know the other artists who are near you*. Six of us managed to find time to look at each others' spaces and work late this summer. In so doing, we realized the Guide did not show some short cuts between us so we made a little map to help visitors in our area get around. Seeing the work made it fun to talk with our own visitors too: "Where have you been?" could start a little conversation about the great stuff they had seen.
More visitors than ever this year! Thank goodness for friends who helped out; I could never have done demos plus greeting and the occasional sale. Have yourself covered with good helpers! I give mine a pack of cards or a tour guide or movie tickets or something, whatever I think they like best. My studio is over the garage so I don't have to deal with turning my house around for tourers.
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Below, Waiting Tables II, watercolor by Debbie Marble.


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CLEARFIELD – Clearfield County District Attorney William A. Shaw Jr. has announced Clearfield County's Fugitive of the Week for the week of Nov. 19.
Shaw identified the fugitive as Walter William Stevens, 67, of Apple Street, Fallentimber. Stevens is wanted for failure to appear at trial scheduled Nov. 8.
On Dec. 12, 2011, Trooper Brian Elensky of the Pennsylvania State Police, Clearfield Barracks, filed a criminal complaint, charging Stevens with DUI; opening and closing vehicle doors; windshield obstructions and wipers; driving on roadways laned for traffic; careless driving, reckless driving; and restraint systems.
An affidavit of probable cause filed by Elensky states that on Oct. 30, 2011, while on routine patrol, troopers observed a vehicle crossing over both the white fog line and the yellow centerline. Troopers also observed the vehicle traveling in the oncoming lane of traffic.
Upon making contact with the driver of the vehicle, Elensky detected signs of impairment and requested that Stevens perform field sobriety tests. After administering the field sobriety tests, Stevens was taken into custody and transported to the Clearfield Hospital for blood testing.
A preliminary hearing was held Jan. 4, at which time all charges were held to court. On Nov. 8, Stevens failed to appear for trial and a warrant was issued for his arrest.
Stevens is described as follows a Caucasian male who stands 6-feet, 1-inch tall. He has blue eyes and brown hair.
Anyone with knowledge of Stevens' location is asked to call Clearfield County Crime Stoppers at (800)-376-4700. All calls to Crime Stoppers are confidential.
Anonymous tips can also be submitted by visiting the Clearfield County District Attorney Web site at "www.ClearfieldDA.org" and selecting "Report A Crime."


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Gwyneth's Tasty Stint In Spain
Gwyneth's Tasty Stint In Spain
Gwyneth flashed her big smile on Tuesday at a press conference to announce her new reality show, Spain... On The Road Again. Gwyneth will travel around Spain with chef Mario Batali and two other foodies, discovering all that the country has to offer. Gwyn has been strict about her eating habits for years, but she's still psyched to get her taste of Spain, even without the meat. Here's more:
"I think my Spanish father will kill me when I refuse to eat jamon Jabugo," the actress admitted, referring to the specially cured ham from the black Iberian pig – as well as to the patriarch of a Spanish family she lived with when she was a high-school exchange student. [But] I haven't eaten anything from a four-footed animal since I was about 15," she added.
Whether or not she plans on being adventurous with her eating, we're willing to bet that traveling Europe with the company chef means 13 weeks of some pretty amazing meals.


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11 eggs, separated
6 tablespoons + 1/2 cup coconut sugar
1 Valrhona Guanaja 70% Baking Bar ($12.99)
1 Ghiradelli 60% Cacao Bittersweet Chocolate Baking Bar ($4.55)
4 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
1. Put a piece of parchment paper under the bottom of a 9" springform pan; insert the paper and bottom of pan in the ring and close it with the sides of parchment paper coming up the sides. Spray the bottom of the pan with butter or oil; sprinkle with sugar.
2. Separate eggs, being careful to not get any yolk in the whites.
3. Whisk egg yolks and sugar in a bowl and set aside.
4. Weigh chocolate bars on a scale to measure 11 3/4 ounces. Melt chocolate and butter over a double boiler. When slightly warm, whisk in the yolk and sugar mixture in two batches. Set aside.
5. In a stand mixer with the whisk attachment, whip egg whites until soft peaks form. Add remaining 1/2 cup sugar and whisk on high until the whites form wet peaks. Fold the whites into the chocolate mixture. Immediately pour the batter into the pan.
6. Smooth the top of the cake with a spatula and put in oven for 35 - 45 minutes, or until a fork comes out clean.
Serve immediately with Coconut Whipped Cream (Himalayan Mousse post of 9.14.14).
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Christophe Weber, Associate Director of the Head of Europe and Central Asia, World Economic Forum
The World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, is an annual gathering of the most competent world economists, decision-makers and politicians. But besides annual meetings, the Davos forum is a permanently functioning international think-tank. And these days, the agenda of the 2008 Forum is being finalized. What will be the main points of the agenda? We will try to find it out from our today's guest - Mr. Christophe Weber.


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San Antonio Biograd Mediterranean Village covers an area of over 17.000 m² and offers perfect holiday in bright rooms located within stone bungalows surrounded by a century old pine trees. The village includes restaurant serving delicious Croatian and international dishes made out of fresh meat, fish and locally grown organic products. Guests staying at San Antonio can indulge in the crystal like dazzling waters of the hotel swimming pool whilst enjoying the gentle sea breeze and savoring refreshing drinks from our adorable pool bar.
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Jason Kander: Voter eligibility, not fraud, should be the real focus
Senate candidate Jason Kander addresses his supporters after conceding to Blunt
President Donald Trump is making up facts about the integrity of our elections. He has laid out a Stevie Wonder isn't really blind-style conspiracy theory that there were 3 to 5 million illegal votes cast in his election, not coincidentally the number of votes that would have made him win the popular vote.
But we should look closer to home to see where he gets these ideas. Kansas Secretary of State Kris Kobach has been an adviser to Trump, although he still very publicly couldn't land a job in the president's Cabinet, despite providing that counsel. And Kobach has a long history of making up facts to help him pass unfair voter suppression laws and push extreme anti-immigrant proposals. Thankfully, most of what he proposes never passes and, when it does, it gets thrown out by courts.
I launched more formal elections investigations than any secretary of state in Missouri history, and we didn't get a single complaint about voter impersonation fraud — not one. There has never been a reported case of voter impersonation fraud in Missouri, which is the only type of fraud that voter identification laws could prevent. And despite Kobach's best efforts and a boatload of tax dollars, he hasn't been able to find the widespread fraud in Kansas he claims exists. Now he has the president of the United States involved in this scheme.
We should be doing everything we can to make it as convenient as possible for eligible Americans to cast a ballot. People fought and died for the right to vote. Now is not the time to go backward simply because Trump has an inferiority complex about the fact that 54 percent of Americans wanted someone else as president. What Trump is doing now and Kobach has done for years intimidates eligible voters, which, unfortunately, is their plan with all of these baseless statistics and claims anyway.
Trump obviously has ego issues that he's trying to address by making up reasons for why he lost the popular vote by so much, but this is more sinister than that. He's setting up a fake case to help Republicans across the country pass more restrictive and unfair voting laws that will make it harder to vote — and easier for Republicans to win in 2018 and for Trump to win re-election in 2020. This is more than a vanity exercise. It's a long-term misinformation campaign to try to disenfranchise voters.
We have figured out how to make almost every other part of our lives easier and more secure, but why not voting? Why can't eligible Missourians vote before Election Day, or even register that day? Why are so many politicians scared of allowing more people to vote? Anyone involved in elections or government in general should strive to make voter turnout as high as possible, regardless of political party. When people don't vote, it's an indictment of politicians, not voters. If someone doesn't vote, politicians either didn't give them a reason to vote or made it too difficult for them to exercise their rights.
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Week 7 Topic: Digital Blurring
Gaming and its possible use in teaching and learning.
Weekly reflection…
Games Based Learning (GBL) is a global phenomenon shifting the way we learn and teach in the classroom. Mainstream internet users are becoming more digitally fluent with the integration of virtual worlds, social media and physical worlds; digitally blurring and re-shaping lives.
An exciting recent discovery was that the education department acknowledges off the shelf games are mostly not suitable for classrooms and have merged with Microsoft Partners in Learning to work towards digital technology, student gaming, and teacher coaching platform that will complement the TPACK learning system (Digital Learning Statement, 2010). Equally exciting is that leading commercial software developers are experimenting with techniques used by the video game industry (Schlaepfer, D., February 2013) that will integrate learning into complex games e.g., IBM, Photoshop, and Symantec.
GBL tools teach us about achieving goals; it took me two attempts to make a simple arcade style game which I have provided a link to at the end of this blog; it teaches us 'patience' that's for sure. The experience and knowledge gained during this topic has given me a deeper appreciation for gamification. I did not know that web 2.0 has such a significant impact in the way digital games are developed and utilised in today's learning environment.
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Howell, J., (2012)., Teaching with ICT, Digital Pedagogies for Collaboration and Creativity., (Chapter 12), Rainer, V., (Eds), Published by Oxford University Press.
Javaid, M.,(n.d)., The benefits of game based learning. Microsoft Educator Network. (Member post) http://www.pil-network.com/HotTopics/gamesbasedlearning/benefitsofgamesbasedlearning
McGonigal, J., (March, 2010)., Gaming can make a better world. TED videos. Retrieved from Curtin University topic 7 course notes. http://www.ted.com/talks/jane_mcgonigal_gaming_can_make_a_better_world/transcript#t-114145
Discussion Board Learning Activity:
Create your own online game using Sploder.
For weekly task purposes I have attached my sploder game which will be amended in due course for the sole enjoyment of my almost two year old son. This is a great introduction for him to the world of home-made gaming:
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Very exciting results announced today for VX-445
Sounds like they'll review more data at end of 24 weeks and decide between VX-659 and VX-445
From Vertex press release on 3/6:
Two Phase 3 Studies of the Triple Combination of VX-445, Tezacaftor and Ivacaftor Met Primary Endpoint of Improvement in Lung Function (ppFEV1) in People with Cystic Fibrosis
-Mean absolute improvement in ppFEV1 of 13.8 percentage points from baseline at week 4 in people with one F508del mutation and one minimal function mutation (F/MF) compared to placebo (p<0.0001)-
-Mean absolute improvement in ppFEV1 of 10.0 percentage points from baseline at week 4 when VX-445 was added in people with two F508del mutations (F/F) already receiving tezacaftor and ivacaftor compared to control group of placebo added to tezacaftor and ivacaftor (p<0.0001)-
-Safety and efficacy profile reported today supports potential submission of a New Drug Application for the VX-445 triple combination regimen-
-Vertex plans to seek global regulatory approvals for either VX-659 or VX-445 triple combination regimen in both F/F and F/MF patient populations concurrently based on final 24-week data for both regimens expected in the second quarter of 2019-
-U.S. NDA and EU MAA planned for the third and fourth quarters of 2019, respectively-
-Given the similarity of the data for the 4-week primary efficacy endpoint for the VX-659 and VX-445 regimens and the near-term availability of the final 24-week data for both regimens in the second quarter of 2019, Vertex plans to utilize these final 24-week data to choose the best regimen to submit for regulatory approvals globally.
Both the VX-659 and VX-445 triple combination regimens showed highly consistent and significant improvements in lung function across our Phase 3 programs, underscoring the important clinical benefit that a triple combination regimen may provide to patients with two F508del mutations and to those with one F508del and one minimal function mutation, said Reshma Kewalramani, M.D., Executive Vice President, Global Medicines Development and Medical Affairs and Chief Medical Officer at Vertex. We look forward to submitting global regulatory applications for one of these triple combination regimens for both patient populations later this year.


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Thailand's crackdown on people living and working on tourist visas will have far-reaching effects in several sectors, not the least of which is education.
English teachers who have not been able to secure work permits may soon face unemployment or an uphill battle to get the documents needed to work there legally.
In the past, some schools hired foreign teachers and had them work on tourist visas to avoid the time and expense of getting work permits. But with immigration vowing to weed out those living in Thailand without the proper long-term visas, the days of getting around those regulations may be coming to a close.
There are a number of factors at play in the teacher work permit issue. One problem is that smaller schools simply don't have the manpower to oversee the lengthy and expensive visa and work permit process for foreign teachers. Richard Barrow, a Thailand-based travel blogger who also works as a recruiter and liaison for foreign teachers, said securing a work permit can take up to two months and requires extensive paperwork and correspondence with several different offices.
Large, well-funded schools that can hire administrative staff to handle these tasks do fine. But those that can't afford an admin personnel don't have the capacity to go through the process for every foreign teacher. The teachers would have a hard time navigating the process by themselves, as there are several bureaucratic steps that need to be taken and require assistance from a more knowledgable colleague.
"It's very difficult to apply for the visa and work permit by yourself," Barrow said. The teachers "need collaboration with the school. The school doesn't always have the resources to do it."
That's when the tourist visa or border run route become attractive. Until recently, teachers could do an in-and-out border run once a month, granting them a 30-day stay each time. Alternatively, some would get tourist visas that allow for up to three months in the country per entry (each entry is good for 60 days, after which visa holders can apply for a 30-day extension). But border runs are becoming a thing of the past, especially ahead of Aug. 12, when immigration will be enforcing the laws more strictly. A tourist visa may not even cut it now, as anyone believed to be working in Thailand without proper documentation can be refused admittance. That creates an even greater hassle for teachers who are often saddled with the cost of the visa, plus expenses for leaving the country to apply for the visa and work permit.
"A complaint you often hear from teachers is the school does not pay, at least not for all the expenses. And it can be very expensive," said Phil Williams, who runs the popular teaching site ajarn.com. "They have to find train tickets, accommodation. When you're only earning 30,000 baht (US$943) a month, it's a lot of money out of your paycheck. Teachers have always complained about having to pay for visa runs themselves, but what's important now is that you've got the risk of not getting back."
Working on a tourist visa or with a visa exemption stamp is illegal. But it is also the only option for teachers who do not have a bachelor's degree, a prerequisite for obtaining a work permit to teach English. Although some say it's for the best that those teachers without degrees be rooted out, Barrow disagrees.
"That's not necessarily fair," Barrow said. "Just because you don't have a bachelor's degree doesn't mean you can't be a good teacher. We've got people who've been in Thailand teaching for five or 10 years. I feel sorry for them, [the restriction is] not necessarily fair. Some of them are experienced and are good teachers."
Paul Garrigan, a freelance writer and former teacher, also said the degree requirement is not the best way to ensure schools hire good instructors.
"It is reasonable that Thailand wants to attract the best teachers, but the authorities are going about it the wrong way," Garrigan said via email. "I have a PGCE, but I know plenty of non-degree teachers who are more capable than I am to manage a classroom and get the most out of students. I would feel better putting my son in a classroom with a teacher who was passionate about the job rather than with someone who just has the right paperwork."
The work permit problem has been an ongoing one, something Garrigan can attest to. He began teaching in 2002, and recalled his employer's reluctance to help him get the right paperwork.
"I was promised a work permit, but my boss kept on coming up with excuses for why it was being delayed. I was told this delay was normal and not to worry about it," Garrigan said. "I've heard from other lots of other people who have also been put in the position of working illegally due to broken promises by employers. I would imagine the majority of teachers in Thailand start off by working illegally while on tourist visas."
Stricter enforcement of the rules and a less-than-attractive compensation package may also keep teachers away from Thailand. Williams noted that although living expenses have increased in Thailand during the past several decades, particularly in Bangkok and Chiang Mai, teacher salaries have not gone up by much.
The combination of relatively low pay and the uncertainty of getting a work permit will likely have qualified teachers looking elsewhere in Asia for employment. Countries such as South Korea offer attractive teaching packages, a good starting salary, and assistance with obtaining the proper work permits. Someone looking to make money and possibly pay off debt back home will find it hard to turn an offer like that down in favor of work in Thailand. Japan and China are also more attractive destinations in certain respects.
Williams speculated that Thailand will increasingly become a destination for "gap year" teachers willing to do a three- to six-month stint with a school. Agencies offer teachers perks such as airport pick-up and guaranteed employment, and can make handsome fees off travelers doing a tour of the region. The gap year trend is not ideal by quality teaching standards, but it solves the problem for schools that can't afford to go through the work permit process, or are reluctant to do so.
How many people will be affected by the crackdown is hard to pin down, Williams said. Especially with teachers working on tourist visas, it's difficult to know how many are employed in Thailand. But he predicted the stricter regulations will impact a significant number of people.
Another concern is Thailand's English proficiency rates ahead of the AEC (ASEAN Economic Community) integration in 2015. The Ministry of Education allocated more than 500 million baht (US$15.7 million) to help students improve their English skills, according to The Nation. If the problem seems to affect Thailand's competitiveness in the regional community, Williams said the government may loosen the restrictions or make changes to the existing guidelines.
"Of course you've got the whole Asian concept, the whole Thai concept of losing face, so if a few months down the line the schools are saying 'we've got no teachers,' they might find some ways to subtly backtrack," he said.
"What I hope is that the government will realize this is a problem sooner rather than later and will make the process of schools getting work permits easier for the schools and teachers," Barrow said. "If they are serious about getting English in the schools, they have to do something."
Schools that cannot afford to bring on long-term English teachers may resort to having Thai teachers instruct the English lessons. But this is less than ideal, Williams said, since they often teach the lessons still using Thai.
"The reality is most Thai teachers just don't speak English well enough to be able to teach it effectively," Garrigan said.
Both Williams and Barrow said it's too soon to tell what the impact will be. Barrow said most schools will likely have enough teachers to get through the next term, but may see shortages come November if teachers on tourist visas are unable to get back in the country. He said many schools and teachers are likely hoping immigration will loosen enforcement standards again, but that they should not get their hopes up.
"It's going to carry on like this," he said. "You're going to find a lot of schools aren't going to be able to afford the teachers."
Willams shares that sentiment, suggesting many small schools may face a shortage in the coming months.
"I think a lot of schools will just do without," he said. "What else could possibly happen?"
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PHUKET: Immigration officials have urged teachers in Phuket not to panic "right now" about visa and work permit crackdowns after Facebook rumors caused a stir in the online teacher community.
"Please do not worry right now. We have yet to receive an order from the Phuket Immigration Chief to crack down on school teachers," Immigration Inspector Tianchai Chompoo confirmed to the Phuket Gazette yesterday.
"The order you have heard about is not on a national level. I will update you if an order has been issued that specifically includes Phuket."
The statement follows an inquiry posted on Facebook yesterday that read, "Good morning Phuket! Does anyone have any info on Immigration Police going around schools, checking for work permits and visas during this week? Apparently they've started today in Trang."
Maj Tianchai explained that Phuket Immigration officers have other orders they are currently carrying out.
"Right now, Phuket Immigration officers are focusing on registering and legalizing illegal migrant workers," he said (story here).
"We are also strictly enforcing the requirement for hotels to report their guest lists every 24 hours."
However, an officer from Immigration Division 6, which is covers 11 of the 14 provinces that comprise Southern Thailand, confirmed to the Gazette that his office has been ordered to check that teachers in their jurisdiction have proper work permits and visas.
"We have been handed down an order from our superior, Col Peemadej Sarakul, to raid schools in three provinces in our jurisdiction," said the officer, who declined to be named.
"The three provinces identified in the order were Satun, Patthalung and Trang."
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As thousands of long-term expats fear for the future amid a crackdown on the improper use of visas and exemptions, it could be local language schools that end up suffering most
In the past five years, Jon has travelled in and out of Thailand more than 60 times, using up four passports in the process. His travels have included short trips to neighbouring countries, including Singapore and Cambodia, and some summer breaks at home in the United Kingdom. Most of his trips were merely a walk out and walk in at the border, commonly known as a visa run among the thousands of expats living in Thailand without proper work or residency permits.
long wait ahead: Foreign nationals queue at the immigration centre on Chaeng Watthana Road. PHOTOS: Pattarapong Chatpattarasill AND BANGKOK POST ARCHIVE
The school that hired Jon to teach English does not provide him with a work permit, meaning he must rely on monthly visa runs to continue his stay in the country he now considers home.
"I have been employed full-time by a private language school, but I have never obtained a work permit," he said. "The school says the cost [of obtaining a permit] is high and it will be an investment risk on their part to provide paperwork for us when there is such a high turnover of English-language teachers in Thailand."
Until recently, Jon had no problems making repeated visa runs. With as little as 3,000 baht in his pocket, he could take a van from the On Nut area to the border province of Sa Kaeo. From there, he could cross into Cambodia's Poi Pet province, spend some time scouring the veritable sea of second-hand goods at Rong Kluea market, before walking back to Thailand and getting an extension of his tourist visa for another 30 days.
But last week, after a two-week stay in Singapore, Jon's passport came under close scrutiny. After landing at Don Mueang airport, he, along with 12 other people, were taken aside by immigration officers who were concerned by the number of entry stamps inside their passports.
In the end, Jon was allowed to enter. But in the future, he is unlikely to be so lucky.
The Immigration Bureau has been tightening its enforcement of visa rules. Announced in May, the crackdown has already been enforced at some border crossings to prevent in-out visa runs, but will also extend to consulates and embassies issuing multiple back-to-back tourist visas. Tough new penalties will also be introduced for visa overstays, particularly those caught by authorities.
Pol Col Voravat Amornvivat, deputy commander of the bureau's Investigation Division, said the crackdown is about ensuring foreign residents in Thailand meet the right level of "quality".
"We want to make it easy for good people who are willing to follow the law to stay, but we want to make it difficult and impossible for those who abuse the law to remain here illegally," he said.
Jon is now preparing to return to Singapore again in a couple of weeks; immigration staff stamped him into Thailand for only 30 days.
In the long run, obtaining a work permit would prove far cheaper than making frequent trips out of the country. But the requirements to work here legally are strict, both for individuals and for the employers who must sponsor the application.
In most cases, teachers who work in private or public schools nationwide must hold at least a bachelor's degree. But the industry is known for its high turnover, and schools are mostly unwilling to lodge the paperwork required to support a work permit application for a teacher who is likely to leave within a year.
Spectrum contacted Jon's employer, a well-established English-language school with several branches across the country, and was told by the visa section there that paperwork is covered for all teachers.
"When we first hire teachers, they usually have a tourist visa," the school said. "But after 90 days we will apply for a non-immigrant B visa for them at the Immigration headquarters on Chaeng Watthana Road, and later we will be working towards obtaining a work permit while they might extend their stay by doing a visa run once or twice during that time."
During his five years working for the institution, however, Jon said he has never even come close to obtaining a work permit, despite being a university graduate and holding a teaching certificate.
Ms Pam runs First Study Service, a recruitment agency which supplies English teachers to public and private schools across the country. She insists the responsibility to secure work permits rests solely on the schools which employ her teachers. "My agency does not cover work permit provisions because it acts mainly as a consultant to schools that wish to hire native English speakers as teachers," she said. "After our teachers are hired by the schools, they will be responsible for the paperwork." Ms Pam said one of the biggest barriers for schools sponsoring work permits is that many teachers — particularly those aged under 30 — have no intention of staying in Thailand long-term. She said many only remain in the country for a year before moving on.
Ms Pam said teachers applying for work through her agency will first go through a recruitment centre which will provide them with a teaching certificate. Those who fit the requirements — including holding at least a bachelor's degree — will then be approached by her agency.
Later, she will offer what she calls a "consultancy service" to schools that wish to employ the teachers.
The school will negotiate a monthly salary directly with the teacher, usually between 35,000 and 45,000 baht, and First Study Service will claim a small service fee. The contract between the teacher and the school is by semester, which Ms Pam said is a reflection of the high turnover rate of teachers. "Most teachers, who are also travellers, do not plan to settle in Thailand."
Ms Pam said that even though it is still too soon to know the full effects of the visa-run crackdown, she predicts changes will be seen when schools begin recruiting teachers for the second semester in November.
"The schools will have to bear higher costs in recruiting and will be under more pressure to fill vacant jobs for teachers. They might find it more difficult to hire teachers as the number of teachers working inside the country might decline. Moreover, the higher cost of paperwork processing might lead to increased salaries for teachers [to reduce turnover]," she said.
"I think this measure will ultimately affect schools in the longer term."
Andrew Biggs, the founder of Andrew Biggs Academy which offers English-language courses and consultancy services to schools nationwide, also believes schools will be effected, particularly in terms of education quality.
"There are 40,000 schools nationwide under the supervision of Obec [the Office of the Basic Education Commission] and the English curriculum that they offer must be delivered through native speakers," he said.
"It is true that some subjects can be handled by people of other nationalities including Filipino, but I fear the departure of native speakers to countries like Japan, Vietnam or South Korea which can pay teachers more.
"The loss will be on Thai education."
EF English Proficiency Index, the world's largest report of its kind, ranked Thailand 55th — ahead of only Panama, Kazakhstan, Algeria, Saudi Arabia and Iraq — on a list of 60 countries in its latest report, released last November. In 2010, Thailand was ranked 116th out of 163 countries surveyed for Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) performance.
But while there are fears of a short-term dip in English education quality, some industry experts see the visa clampdown as an opportunity to professionalise the industry.
Garth Marshall, 48, director of study at ECC Language School, said tighter enforcement of immigration rules would eventually bring positive results to the country's schools.
"Eventually the English-teaching industry will be professionalised as foreign teachers will have to enrol in a one-month training course, obtain a certificate and be better qualified as a teacher," he said. "We can work with recruitment agencies that can screen the teachers for us. There might be some difference in terms of fees, but we are willing to put in a lot more work to find suitable teachers."
A staff member at a private language school where Jon used to work said: "The process will not affect foreigners who really intend to teach. They will have to accept the new procedure if they really want to be a teacher."
The looming clampdown on visa runs is already fuelling a rush for foreign nationals to legitimise their stay in Thailand. One industry likely to feel the positive effects of this is Thai-language education, since foreign nationals who enrol to study Thai in certified schools are eligible for long-term education visas.
While some muay Thai camps can arrange non-immigrant B visas for long-term students, language schools are far more popular. One Pattaya visa agent told Spectrum that a language course would look much better on a visa application than a muay Thai course.
But, officially at least, you have to attend the classes or the school will not provide the necessary paperwork to complete the 90-day renewals.
Unofficially, however, many schools are not so stringent with their attendance requirements. Posing as a prospective student, Spectrum contacted several Thai language schools in Bangkok, Phuket and Pattaya, and found a range of standards, from the scrupulous to some that act as little more than visa mills.
Several schools said it would be possible to enrol in a 200-hour course and obtain a one-year visa without having to attend any classes at all.
They did warn, however, that immigration officers are likely to conduct spot interviews, in Thai, during 90-day renewal procedures. Students who fail to demonstrate any proficiency in the language risk having their visa revoked. The schools said they would not be held liable if a student has their visa cancelled after failing to attend classes.
But even if students do attend classes, the 200-hour minimum annual requirement to obtain a visa works out at a little less than four hours per week, a small burden to shoulder those looking to extend their stay here. While holding an education visa does not entitle a foreigner to gain employment in Thailand, the reality is that many are still able to work as English teachers due to the lax recruitment standards employed by most schools.
An officer in the Aranyaprathet immigration office in Sa Kaeo province, one of the most popular spots for in-out visa runs, revealed to Spectrum that officers had been conducting stricter checks on passports for several months. Foreigners with two or three back-to-back re-entry stamps were mostly being turned away, she said.
A high-ranking officer at Songkhla's Sadao Immigration Centre, who also asked not to be named, said officers in the South had been ordered to launch a crackdown on visa runs and overstays from the middle of last month. Nationalities on the watch list include Russian, South Korean and Filipino, the officer said.
However, the officer was dubious about whether the crackdown would solve the problem of visa abusers, saying people could still find ways to cheat the system.
A source inside the Immigration Bureau said border officers have been ordered to request travel documents such as tickets, proof of funds and documents showing proof of accommodation.
The source was confident the measure would not deter the millions of legitimate tourists who enter the country every year.
Harvie, 26, who runs the blog A Farang Abroad, says he is from the UK, earns money in Australia, and spends up to nine months of the year in Thailand to take advantage of the warm weather and good food. He complained that the new measures would make it difficult for people like him who are legal and help the economy.
"I know they are trying to crack down on people working here illegally, but why would Western people work here illegally? The average wage in Australia is around A$25-30 (750-900 baht) per hour,'' he said,
''People ask me what I do in Thailand; I just tell them I have fun."
But the visa-run crackdown is likely to prompt many expats to reconsider their plans to remain in Thailand. New overstay penalties are proposed for October, which if approved would include being banned from entering Thailand for between one and 10 years. They would also mean obtaining a valid visa is more important than ever for those foreigners living here illegally. Previous overstay rules mandated only fines of 500 baht per day up to a maximum of 20,000 baht.
Jon, the English teacher, is also giving more thought to his short-term and long-term goals. "I might plan a short holiday in Europe in the near future, but in the long run I might have to obtain a work permit through my local business contacts here."
The side effect of this measure, he adds, is that it could discourage some foreigners from coming here. "I came to Thailand because it is a good destination and easy to travel to, but some will be discouraged from coming here in the future because of this measure."
If it proves too difficult for expats to stay and work in Thailand long-term, local businesses catering to Western clients will also feel the pinch.
"Many foreigners message me on my website that they are worried about coming here because they feel they could get rejected for a visa," blogger Harvie said.
"In the future, a lot of hotels and tour companies are going to be hurt, as Western people bring in a lot of money. I think condo prices may fall too, as there won't be enough people filling them. "I agree that people should not be working here illegally under the wrong visa and I hope that they do stop that. But I hope that the new changes will not affect people like me, who just come and spend extended periods of time in Thailand."
Pol Col Voravat stressed to Spectrum that the cancellation of in-out visa runs would not affect any foreigner who was in the country legally.
He explained that there was no change to the policy itself, only to the extent in which it is being enforced.
"There will be no one who is here with honest intentions affected by this stricter enforcement," Pol Col Voravat said. "Good people will lose nothing and gain a lot more privileges for following the law. Those who will suffer from the enforcement are those who are here in the wrong way to begin with. People who are really here to work, travel or retire will definitely not affected by it."
Pol Col Voravat explained that immigration officers would still be allowed to use their discretion when choosing to deny or allow entry, meaning backpackers and other tourists spending long periods travelling in Southeast Asia would not be affected provided they can prove their intention to travel, rather than reside, in Thailand.
"If the online system shows that you have stayed here for 30 days, then left the country for one day, and wish to come back in again, we will interview you," Pol Col Voravat explained. "If your reason for returning is not satisfactory, we have no choice but to reject your right of entry on the spot. We are more than welcoming to foreigners who wish to come to work, stay and retire here. But they should be a quality person. They should at least have enough money to be able to take care of themselves."
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Name: [In]Exterior Fallahatian Yard House
Location: Ghale Sarshir Recreational Village, North Zaiandeh'Rood st.,Imam Khomeini Sq., Pirbakran City, Isfahan
Architecture Firm: [Shift] Process Practice (Nashid Nabian, Rambod Eilkhani) [→]
Architects: Rambod Eilkhani, Nashid Nabian, Ehsan Karimi, Parnian Ghaemi, Dorna Mesrzadeh
Design Associate: Golnaz Jamshidi
Date: 2015-2016
Site Area: 1289 sqm
Built Area: 677 sqm
Type: Residential
Structural Consultant: Pedram Mosahebi Mohammadi (Sarvin Structural Consultants)
Strcuture system: Concrete
Mechanical: Ali Ghanizadeh
Electrical: Ali Piltan
Project Manager: Dorna Mesrzadeh
Construction Manager: Pouria Shafiee
Physical Model Associate: Forouzan Farhadi
Presentation & Graphic: Naghmeh Asadbeigi, Mohammad Hasan Tavangar, Amir Fallahi, Mahta Aminali
Client: Farzad Falahatian
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Award: 2nd place in Memar Award, in the section of Residential Individual Dwelling category, 2016
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[In]Exterior is an exercise in challenging the well-established conventions of designing for a second home or a retreat family house.Conventionally speaking, retreat homes are conceptualized as villas in the park with a focus on maximizing the visual access of the interiors to the surrounding natural vista through transparent exterior thresholds of a solid volume.[In]Exterior is a family house located in a retreat village in the periphery of City of Isfahan.
The suburban context of the project offers no substantial natural view or meaningful topographic variation. Hence, the spatial organization of the project is fundamentally transformed to introduce two connected semi-courtyards. Instead of looking outward at a non existing natural vista or impressive view, the project is shifting its visual focus to the inner yards, arriving at maximum transparency of the architectural thresholds where the interior spaces meet the interiorized yards.
The redefinition of inside/outside relation is also deriving the material condition of the architectural surfaces. The commonalities of surface material and texture, both in interior and exterior voids, allow for certain level of ambiguity in differentiating the interior and exterior condition from a perceptual point of view.The spatial uncertainty in identifying the borderline between in and out is further established through the introduction of sliding walls that transforms the interior yards of the project to semi-open gardens.
Meanwhile, the introduction of the yards within the heart of the spatial organization of the house, allows for performative division of the house between the categorically different functions with private and public nature.


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Ponguogue Beach in Hampton Bays is the most popular beach in the Hamptons with over 106,000 visitors each summer season. The Beach Pavilion, built in the late 1960's, has weathered many storms and this extraordinarily high use quite well. However, as described by one community member, the facility is "in need of some love" and modernization. With both objectives in mind, the Town Board commissioned a firm to evaluate the facility, gather community input, recommend design changes, and develop cost estimates for their recommendations. Now it is time to begin the renovation process!
After going out to bid a second time for work related to the redevelopment of the Ponquogue Beach Facility, the Town Board awarded the contracts to Construction Consultants, LLC for general construction, Plumbwell Services for plumbing, and NY Trenchless for electrical work at the September 25th Town Board meeting. The renovation work began in October 2018 and will continue through the Spring with an anticipated completion date in time for the Memorial Day Weekend. The facility will undergo various renovations including, new IPE decking and railings, siding, roofing, cupolas, interior hardware and finishes, expanded deck space, a new entrance and parking lot improvements. During the construction, there will be no public access to the facility or parking lot as there will be demolition, construction and parking lot work taking place. We understand this is a popular destination throughout the year and appreciate the cooperation of the public during this time for the safety of themselves and the workers on site. We would ask that you utilize Tiana Beach and other beach access points along Dune Road during this time, including one located just east of the Ponquogue gate.
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- 2018 - October 30 - Southampton Town Holds Groundbreaking for Renovation of Ponquogue Beach Facility
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Filming has begun on the eighth series around Cardiff where the new Doctor (Peter Capaldi) in his new getup, along with companion Clara (Jenna-Louise Colman) were seen filming scenes together.
In fact, video has leaked of a scene with the two actors and both an eyewitness on Twitter and Bleeding Cool report that the scene in question involves Clara receiving a message from the Matt Smith version of the Doctor. Here's the description of how the scene plays out:
"Clara emerges from the TARDIS on her mobile phone, looking intense and emotional. She's not speaking to anyone, rather she seems to be just listening… The message, it turns out, is from the previous incarnation of the Doctor, played by Matt Smith.
Hanging up the phone, the Doctor, played by Peter Capaldi exits the TARDIS, and starts an exchange with Clara. He asks if that was the Doctor on the phone.
Emotionally, he insists to Clara; he is the Doctor, he's 2000 years old, and he's standing right there, in front of her. The Doctor looks down into his companion's eyes curiously, like an owl bemused.
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Clara immediately then clicks back into her normal, bouncy self, asking the Doctor where they are. He replied Glasgow."
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DANIELSVILLE - Deborah Francine Wheeler Parker, 50 passed away at her residence following a period of declining health.
She was born in Atlanta on June 18, 1962 and was a certified nursing assistant.
Survivors include her husband, John Parker; sons, Steven Kesler and Clifford Wheeler; sister, Donna Thompson; brothers and sister-in-law, Don (Dawn) Allen, and Doug Allen; brothers-in-law, Donald C. Parker, James Allen Parker, David Scott Parker; sisters-in-law, Joan Frazier and Lynn Pugh; and father-in-law, Donald C. Parker
The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Tuesday, March 13, from 7 until 9 p.m. Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, March 14, at Wesley Chapel Community Church Cemetery with the Rev. Wayne Douglas officiating.
The family has asked that memorial donations be made to the Northeast Georgia Cancer Center.
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Suzuki S-Cross
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S-Cross is Suzuki's new SUV, well, crossover vehicle, designed to pick up where the SX4 left off and introduce the brand to a new class in this segment. That's why it's got such a glittering design with fancy design.
The new model heralded by the S-Cross will mark Suzuki's full-scale entry into the market for C-segment crossovers. The new vehicle's features and functions will be designed primarily for comfort. It will also offer a high degree of practicality by providing one of the largest luggage areas in the crossover c-segment. This car will also benefit from the firm's latest technologies including the 4×4 system.
It's got the looks, it's got the versatility, and it's got Suzuki's Japanese reliability. Sounds like a good recipe then. But this segment is a bit crowded and with fine competitors no less. Still, a pretty good effort.
The new model will offer drivability which encompasses gentle, fuel-saving driving, sportier driving, and even driving on snow. It will maximise the enjoyment of day-to-day tasks such as commuting or carrying children, as well as the pleasure of longer trips at weekends; in short, it will allow people to get the most out of urban lifestyles. It will perfectly embody Suzuki's vision of a smart crossover for more freedom in daily life.
The new crossover will join the Alto, Splash, Swift, SX4, Kizashi, Jimny and Grand Vitara in a line-up which already includes A-, B- and D-segment passenger cars and SUVs. Suzuki will continue to expand its range to meet a wider range of user needs.
The Suzuki S-Cross design
Emotion is expressed by dynamic lines running from the front bumper to the rear of the body, by chrome-plated features which extend deep into the body from LED fog lamps in the front bumper, and by LED headlamps and tail lamps with organic designs suggesting the muscles of an animal.
Quality is expressed by a mesh front grille consisting of dark chrome and silky chrome and by innovatively designed roof rails which are flush with the roof line when not in use.
Aerodynamics is expressed by a roofline which slopes downwards towards the rear and by smooth contours on the sides of the front bumper, at the bottom of the doors and on the sides of the rear bumper. The shape of the body helps the vehicle meet increasingly tough demands for fuel economy.
Crossover toughness is expressed by a front skid plate, by boldly flared wing arches and under mouldings, and by 20-inch chrome wheels.
Body colour
A specially created Crystal Green Metallic body colour has intensity and radiance which create a dynamic impression in the minds of onlookers. The image it evokes is one of "nature in the city and the city in nature".
- Overall length – 4,310 mm
- Overall width – 1,840 mm
- Overall height – 1,600 mm
- Wheelbase – 2,600 mm
- Tyres – 235/55R20
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Two young children are 'missing their daddy' in the wake of a crash which killed two friends.
Marc Martin, 22, from Haywards Heath and Matt Preece, 21, from Lindfield died last Wednesday after a car crashed into a tree at Handcross.
Marc had two children, Taylor, who is five, and James, who is nine-months-old.
Chloe alderson said: "Me and Marc Martin have two lovely boys together and now they are missing their daddy, and he will be missing all the milestones in their lives.
"Me and the boys will love him forever and miss him, and will never stop."
Marc's mum Marie Smith told the Middy: "My son was an amazing son and father to his two sons.
"He will be missed every minute of every day, he was very much loved by me and his brother and sister, and had lots of friends, one of whom died with him."
"My heart is breaking, my amazing son has gone, God rest his soul."
Marc and Matt were good friends, and were working together as roofers the morning of the crash. Marie explained the two friends were 'learning the trade'.
"He loved the outdoors," she added.
Dan Reade, who lived with Marc, said: "They were both one of a kind, there really isn't anyone like them.
"They thrived to be the best at what they wanted to do, Marc was a amazing father, worker and brother to me."
He also worked in retail, including Co-op on High Street, Lindfield until November this year.
Dan continued: "They have both left a whole in my heart that can never be fixed, and the heavens have got two outstanding angels with them now. "They meant the world to me. They were there the greatest of people," he added.
Marc attended St Josephs Catholic Primary School, Haywards Heath, before moving on to Warden Park School in Cuckfield.
Nick Grimwade told the Middy: "Today is possibly the worst day I've ever had. Marc Martin you helped me through so much when I've needed you. Just so shocked, you've been taken away from everyone and your beautiful children above all mate you were one truly amazing person. R.I.P mate keep your family safe from above."
Tributes have also poured in to Matt Preece.
Tom Watkins said: "Matt, I've said it before but I still cannot believe you're gone, this is so hard. I am so glad that I got the chance to meet you and I am thankful that you were a part of my life.
"You were the best mate I could have asked for and you will never be replaced. You had no fear, you were always smiling, you were always positive and cheerful and you always made me laugh. We went on so many adventures together and we got on so well - that I will never forget.
"Now that you are gone there is a huge hole in my life and I miss you so much. You will always, always be in my heart and I really hope that I will see you again one day. Stay safe, I love you x"
Matt Preece's brother John Cunningham said: "Words cannot describe the amount of pain myself, my family and matt's friends are feeling.
"I love you bro! Nothing in this world can ever replace you, I hope you rest in peace and are with god."
Matt worked as a roofer, and in landscaping.
Matt's friend Chelsea Selsby told the Middy: "He was the nicest boy I've ever spoken to, so kind and caring and loved by so many people and will now be missed by so many people. So sad that he's been taken at such a young age but heaven always gains the best angels, always in our thoughts."
Dan Reade worked with Matt. He said: "Matt was a brilliant worker and the perfect mate, friends like him only come once in a lifetime."
Nick Grimwade, who was friends with Matt and Marc, said: "Matt Preece we were best pals in primary, should still be mates now but we grew up and went different ways I will always remember you mate, R.I.P fella. Two more angels gained upstairs but taken too soon."
Danii Amyy Nightingale wrote on Facebook: "Sleep tight up there.
"Thinking of your family at this hard time.
"I will never forget our silly conversations and all the time you made me laugh."


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Sellers Equipment, 400 N. Chicago, has announced the retirement of Kirk Nelson after 35 years with the company. Nelson spent his entire career in sales � most recently as construction equipment sales manager.
Other personnel changes at Sellers include:
� Mark Johnson has been selected as the construction equipment sales manager. Johnson joined Sellers in 2002 as a sales representative for north-central Kansas. He will be responsible for the sales team that covers construction equipment sales for the entire state.
� Alden Neff has has been hired as territory sales representative for the 20 north-central Kansas counties that Johnson previously covered. Neff grew up on a farm near Emporia. He has considerable sales experience � most recently with Crop Service Center in Assaria.
� Darcy Riley joined Sellers Equipment as a parts specialist in May 2014. He will be transitioning to the newly created position of ag and turf sales specialist, with a focus on Kubota and Land Pride branded equipment.
Sellers Equipment is a 68-year-old dealership that sells and services multiple lines of construction and material handling equipment to contractor, industrial, agriculture, and municipal markets across the state.
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Saline County has announced the following promotions and transfers:
� Leland Amburgey has been promoted to the position of heavy equipment operator-rural patrol in the road and bridge department. Amburgey has worked for the county for more than 10 years and previously was a heavy equipment operator in the road and bridge department. In his new position, Amburgey will manage approximately 90 miles of territory, which will include drainage, surface material, safety issues, snow removal and culverts.
� Dugan Frank has been promoted to the position of heavy equipment operator in the road and bridge department. Frank has worked for the county for one year and previously was a truck driver. In his new position, he will operate various types of equipment for the maintenance and construction of drainage systems, roadways and bridges.
� Ron Befort has transferred to the position of shop services assistant in the road and bridge department. Befort has worked for the county for more than four years and previously was a mechanic A in the road and bridge department. In his new position, he will be responsible for purchasing shop and crew equipment, parts and safety supplies, and keep inventory records of all parts and equipment.
� Jason Bell has been promoted to the position of chemical applicator/expo maintenance in the Livestock and Expo Center. Bell has worked for the county for more than eight years and previously was a maintenance assistant II in the Livestock and Expo Center. In his new position, he will operate a truck to apply chemicals for the control of weeds along county right-of-ways, pastures and other areas. He also may be assigned to assist with setting up and tearing down for events in the Expo Center facilities.
� David Flaherty II has been promoted to the position of weed supervisor at the Livestock and Expo Center. Flaherty has worked for the county for nine years and previously was a chemical applicator/expo maintenance worker at the Livestock and Expo Center. In his new position, he will coordinate roadside management of right-of-ways, including mowing and spraying and direct assigned staff during weed activities. He also will oversee weed control recordkeeping and reporting, prepare Kansas Department of Agriculture reports and surveys, and work closely with the other local, state and federal agencies.
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HAYS � The Fort Hays State University Alumni Association Board of Directors has announced the addition of five new board members.
They are: Emily Brandt, student, of Beloit; Jennifer Brantley, of Halstead; Treva �Betty� Johnson, of Lawrence; Richard �Dick� Selensky, of Shawnee Mission; and Lance Tilton, of Chapman.
� Brandt is a political science major at FHSU and will serve as the 2016-17 Student Government Association president. She will serve a one-year term as an ex-officio member and also serve on the membership and marketing committee.
� Brantley is the manager of public education at Envision in Wichita. Brantley received a Bachelor of Science in biology from FHSU in 1993.
� Johnson, president of Betty Johnson and Associates, received a Bachelor of Arts in communication studies from FHSU in 1980.
� Selensky, retired, received his undergraduate degree in technology studies in 1956 and graduate degree in education administration in 1963 from FHSU. He is the incoming Half Century Club president.
� Tilton, agricultural and commercial lender with Astra Bank, received a Bachelor of Business Administration in marketing from FHSU in 2009.
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Fort Hays State University has announced its 2016-17 executive council members.
The council is composed of Mitchell Hall, of Harper, board president; Marcy Aycock, of Sedgwick, vice president; Leo Lake, of Salina; Denise Riedel, of Overland Park; Ethan Harder, of Elkhart; Mike Koerner, of Hays; Lea Ann Curtis, of Topeka; and Chad Fowler, of Andale.
� Hall, a 2005 FHSU graduate, received a bachelor�s degree in political science. He is the owner of H2O Drilling and Hall Family Land & Cattle.
� Aycock received a Bachelor of Arts in art education from FHSU in 1984. She is an academy development manager with the National Academy Foundation based in New York.
� Lake, a retired education administrator, received his bachelor�s degree in elementary education in 1957 and master�s in education administration in 1961, both from FHSU. Lake will serve as chairman of the awards and recognition committee.
� Riedel received a Bachelor of Arts in communication studies from FHSU in 1986. Riedel, a freelance consultant and writer, is the owner of Riedel Communication.
� Harder, field technician and safety coordinator with Harder & Associates, received a Bachelor of Arts in political science from FHSU in 2005.
� Koerner received his undergraduate and graduate degrees in information networking and telecommunications from FHSU in 2000 and 2005, respectively. Koerner is the operations and systems manager of Eagle Communications, an adjunct instructor for FHSU�s Department of Informatics and serves as chairman of the membership and marketing committee.
� Curtis, director of the Advantage Center at the Washburn Institute of Technology, received her Bachelor of Science in elementary education in 1976 and a Master of Science in education administration in 1982 from FHSU.
� Fowler, compliance manager and vice president with Wells Fargo, graduated from FHSU in 1999 with a Bachelor of Business Administration in finance.
Other area members are: LeAnn Brown, of WaKeeney, an assistant professor of management and human resources at FHSU; Roger Schieferecke, of Hays, director of the Kansas Academy of Mathematics and Science; Richard �Rich� Sieker, of Hays, a sales representative for Eagle Communications; and Dave Voss, of Colby, a network development manager with Centene-Sunflower State Health Plan.
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LENORA � Nex-Tech CEO/General Manager Jimmy Todd was named one of 50 Kansans You Should Know in the May issue of Ingram�s Magazine, a Kansas City-based business magazine.
Todd, a Georgia native, enjoys the rural lifestyle while navigating the fast-paced broadband and technology company based in Lenora.
�I�m a small-town guy, and I prefer a small-town life,� Todd said. �I felt at home when I came to Kansas.�
Todd told Ingram�s Magazine that he relishes the challenges of connecting rural Kansans to the world.
�When you start thinking about today�s economy and the local market touching the global market, your connectivity and being able to be online through a broadband connection is vital,� he said.
Ingram�s list of prominent Kansans includes men and women who are making their mark in politics, education, business and industry. This year marked the sixth installment of the magazine�s 50 Kansans You Should Know feature.
Ingram�s feature and profiles of the 50 influential Kansans can be found online at www.ingrams.com/article/50-kansans-you-should-know-3/.


text: About Shoe Zone Shoe Zone has over 570 retail outlets throughout the UK and Ireland and sells from its website with free delivery on all orders and free returns to stores. It has women's styles, men's footwear and children's shoes, all of which are offered at incredibly low prices as it buys in bulk from selected suppliers. It sells around 30 million pairs of shoes a year so take a look.


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"The key to change… is to let go of fear." ~Rosanne Cash
|Adriana Scarborough
|Apparent Age
|Angelino Heights
|Labret, Snake Bites, 2 Monroes, both nostrils, septum, and corset piercing on her back.
|Along her right rib cage bears a branching scarification.
Description: A fairly young woman stands before you just over five feet tall. Her hair is a light pink color cropped to just below her chin. She wears a black halter top tying at the base of the neck and the small of the back. Upon her back there is a corset piercing with a bright red ribbon. With her dark brown eyes surrounded with black eye shadow, and right eyebrow pierced. Her nose's septum, each nostril, and lower lip pierced. Upon her checks rest Monroe piercings. With her labret pierced between a snake bite piercing with long fang like metal bars to just above the edge of her chin. Upon her right side is a branching scarification. Upon her hips rest a pair of hip cut black jeans that are laced up the sides. Upon her feet are a pair of open toed, wedge shoes.


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Eight Lectures
Rudolf Steiner
Translated by Alan Stott
Previously published in an earlier translation as Curative Eurythmy
Steiner's comprehensive lecture course, republished here in a thoroughly revised translation, describes the principles of therapeutic eurythmy and provides many specific exercises. Intended primarily for practicing eurythmists, these lectures also contain much material of special interest. Steiner reveals the intricacies of rhythmic interplay between human physiology and the life-forces in the world around us. He describes the qualities of language and the dynamism contained in the individual vowels and consonants, elucidating their relationship with eurythmy movements and human experience. Through such movements, individuals are able to access the healing etheric forces.
The exercises, which Steiner calls "inner gymnastics," contain enormous potential for psychological and physiological well-being. Gaining increasingly wide recognition today, they complement conventional medicine and offer a therapeutic process for mind, soul and body.
This new edition of these important lectures includes an appendix with reminiscences by early eurythmists, as well as commentary from Dr. Walter Kugler.


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Payback On Bakaro
At Bakaro Express we always believe in delivering high-quality products at the right price. But should you receive a damaged product or one that doesn't fit you and not as per the specifications of your order our Payback policy is meant to protect your interest? We would convert your order amount to virtual currency on the store for all your future purchases. If you don't wish to buy any products with us the money would be credited back to you within 7 days of carefully reviewing you returned package.
Our Return Policy
- You need to return the product within 7 days of receiving delivery and have to notify our team about the return. No return would be entertained 7 days after the delivery of the product.
- Your refund would be initiated after our Quality Control team completes the evaluation of the returned items and your reasons for return are established. The returned items need to meetour Quality Control requirements.
- We arrange for pick-up of defective items in most areas. In case your location isn't served by our logistics partner you are required to return the products in its original packaging to the address mentioned at the bottom of the page. You need to scan and send us the bill for shipping cost and it would be refunded to you as well.
- If you opt for replacement of your original order due to faulty, non-fitting, broken package products our team would make all efforts to replace the product based on its availability.However, we are liable only to refund your money in case we aren't able to offer the product.
- You would be able to check the status of your refund by logging into your account on our site.Furthermore, we would keep you informed on your registered email address.
- Our payback policy isn't applicable for customers who wish to exchange products sold on our store. The exchange may not apply to all products available in our store and even in cases where it applies you would have to bear the shipping costs both ways.
Only a small fraction of our customers have to every claim payback given the quality control measures we adopt while sourcing products and during their shipping. We would try and ensure that you aren't apart of this unceremonious list. To know more about payback policy you can email us or write get in touch with us at :
Bakaro Express LLC
106 N Killingsworth
Portland St Suit B Oregon 97217


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Home » Unlocking the Knowledge in Complex Texts: Vocabulary and Reading Volume
25 Feb 2014
Words represent concepts, concepts are the basis of knowledge, and knowledge is presented in complext texts. To fully participate with complex texts, students need to develop a vibrant and generative vocabulary. They also need to read widely and deeply in texts that vary in complexity and topic. Dr. Hiebert will describe how vocabulary learning can be bolstered and how the amount that students read—and learn—can be increased in classrooms.


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Technopark is a joint educational project by Mail.Ru Group (one of the two largest Internet companies in Russia) and Bauman Moscow State Technical University. The goal of the project is to teach and train qualified web-developers and system architects. This is a two-year educational program and it is a truly vital life experience for young experts. It includes not only lectures and seminars but also requires participation in Mail.Ru Group real projects.
Abstract theory is not taught in Technopark, the priority is given to practice. The project is unique due to its hi-tech feel, practical knowledge orientation and that special geeky freedom spirit that students are known for.
Technopark targets a very wide audience; in particular, prospective students and university students, Mail.ru Group staff and interns, as well as the diverse industry community. Among many prospective clients we have determined two key target groups: university students and expert audience. Both groups have chosen the same profession and similar paths which means that despite all the differences they must have a lot in common; furthermore, beginners and experienced professionals in this case have similar interests.
We have conducted audience research, and the results allowed us to prioritize all the possible reasons web-developers choose their profession. It turned out that the main motivation for taking up this profession is very simple: the pleasure of searching for solutions.
Professional web-developers have synthetic mentality. They analyze phenomena, disembodied data and form clear, effective solutions. This is the most interesting and important part of the job. Technopark students are creative rationalists, not just the result but the process itself is very important for them. In Technopark students learn to optimize their work, make the path to the result shorter and find the right solutions while benefitting from the search.
While studying, the educational project students solve different tasks trying to do it in the most efficient way. Perhaps in a way Technopark can be called a switch that helps optimize work and find the most productive solutions.
We presented problem solving process in the form of an algorithm that is graphically displayed with the help of flowcharts. They illustrate the processes, events and situations that occur to students while they are learning. Any content connected with the project can be displayed using the charts; for instance, each student's career growth, project development strategy, the content of various study courses, event posters, etc..
Logical algorithms and their visual representation in the form of flowcharts are the main components of the corporate identity. Out of the standard set of flowchart elements regulated by All-Union State standard we chose the most suitable ones for the description of almost any processes and presented them in a strict graphic stylistics.
PF Isotext Pro typeface styled on drafting fonts is used for typing texts. It was chosen intentionally because similar fonts are designed for creating construction documentation, including logical flowcharts.
The visual solution of the project is very ascetic. Logic and data submission architecture prevail. Monochrome color layout creates a familiar to every programmer environment similar to code lines that developers see every day.
For the logo we chose an element that in flowchart language stands for "conditional function". The logo is monolithic and easy-to-use. It can be integrated into the algorithm scheme as one of the logical blocks, yet the form changes depending on the block's function. The project is constantly developing and growing, and the logo's moderate variability reflects the positive changes that take place in Technopark.
Technopark guideline represents the basic principles of using visual identification system. The main block is devoted to unification of flowcharts creation rules. Certain sections describe work with color and font charts, composition principles and layout rules, as well as permitted cases of pictograms and foto usage. The guideline includes different cases of applying Technopark corporate identity. Currently, the project is supported by Mail.ru Group staff designers according to the rules indicated in the guideline.
Interactive agency Nimax developed the website of the project in accordance with the final visual representation. They created the ranking of all the sections of the website, structured the most important information blocks and designed them using algorithmic diagrams. The reason for a very thorough development of the website interface elements was the ban to use additional colors.