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Eating Vegan Has Never Been Tastier
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All Items : Character Collectibles : Disney : Contemporary item #1312888 (stock #safn-5610)
Mickey Mouse "You're The Tops" Snow Globe. It's also a music box that plays the Mickey Mouse March. Perfecy condition and is 5 1.2" tall. fantastic condition with glittering snow. Music works well too.
All Items : Glassware : Depression : Companies : Cambridge : Pre 1940 item #1312887 (stock #safn-5609)
Cambridge Portia etched pattern, with basket's and flowers, two part divided salad dressing bowl! Measurements: 5-1/4" rim diameter/3" tall. Condition: In excellent condition with superb clarity and no chips and no cracks or scratches. Uses: Very versatile for dressings, dips, snacks, candies, etc.
Vintage textured ice bucket, possibly Anchor Hocking, the etching looks like an old wooden bucket, hammered handle. Thick heavy glass. Measures 5.25" tall and 5.75" across. Perfect condition.
Mikasa - West Germany "CHRISTMAS STORY" 9 3/4" Bon Bon Footed Server A Beautiful Crystal Glass Server with a Frosted Winter scene of a girl decorating a tree! Perfect condition. 4 3/4" tall and a diameter of 9 1/2".
All Items : Kitchen : Salt and Pepper Shakers : Pre 1970 item #1312878 (stock #safn-3156)
NORITAKE Mardi Gras # 9019 Salt & pepper Shakers. MAKER - Noritake - Made in Japan. PATTERN - Mardi Gras # 9019 DESCRIPTION - Orange - Brown - Yellow - Tan Stripes. YEAR of PRODUCTION - 1969 - 1979 STATUS - Discontinued. Perfect condition, 2 pair available. Price is per set.
All Items : Kitchen : Salt and Pepper Shakers : Pre 2000 item #1312874 (stock #safn-3155)
What a cute set of salt and pepper shakers for your fishing cabin. Large mouth bass and a fishing creel. Fish is almost 4" tall. Made of hand painted ceramic. Great condition with no damages and has original stoppers.
All Items : Kitchen : Salt and Pepper Shakers : Pre 1940 item #1312865 (stock #safn-3157)
Willie & Millie Penguin 1930's Salt & Pepper Set FF Mold & Dye Works Dayton OH. Used, good condition, some wear from age (see picture). These are plastic salt and pepper shakers, measure approximately 3-1/2" high, are really cute and well cared for, with good colors. Millie has a red bow in her hair and is wearing a red necklace, and Willie has a black bow tie. A great addition to any salt and pepper collection.
All Items : Cookie Jars : Pre 1980 item #1312858 (stock #safn-5606)
Adorable apple house cookie jar with door windows and shutters. It appears to belong to the little worm on top of the jar. Perfect condition with no chips cracks or paint loss. Hi glazed red exterior and white interior. Worm and decorations are in a matte finish. Measures over 11 1/2" tall. VERY HEAVY. I will need your zip code to calculate shipping.
All Items : Cookie Jars : Pre 2000 item #1312857 (stock #safn-5605)
Made of ceramic and is a licenced Coke product. Musical in the lid so when you take the lid off it plays. Measures over 11" tall and has a diameter of 6 1/2". Year 2000 Classic original Coca Cola. Perfect condition with no damages. I see these but none of them has music in the lid like this one.
All Items : Kitchen : Salt and Pepper Shakers : Contemporary item #1312853 (stock #safn-3156)
If you are a Cardinal baseball fan you will love these whimsical salt and pepper shakers. Adorable bears dressed in Cardinal;s baseball uniforms, One is a pitcher ad the other is the batter. made of hand painted glazed ceramic. Measures 4 1/2" tall. Pefect condition with original stoppers. Cute gift for a Cardinal's fan.
All Items : Kitchen : Salt and Pepper Shakers : Pre 1990 item #1312852 (stock #safn-3155)
Very cute salt and pepper shaker set. Made of glazed porcelain. The smaller pink heart sits in the larger red heart. Measures 2" tall. Heart is approx 3 1/2" x 3 1/2". Original stoppers. Made by Double Nice corp. LTD. Pristine condition. great for Valentine's Day.
All Items : Kitchen : Salt and Pepper Shakers : Contemporary item #1312847 (stock #safn-5604)
Adorable large ceramic brown bear shakers. All decoration under glaze, Measures 3 3/4" tall and are in perfect condition. Nice rubber stoppers and are in excellent condition with no damages.
All Items : Kitchen : Salt and Pepper Shakers : Contemporary item #1312846 (stock #safn-5603)
Add these cute ladies purse salt and pepper shakers to your collection. Made of hand decorated ceramic with plastic beaded handles. Original stoppers intact. Purse is 3 1/2" tall plus the handle. Goes well with the Ladies Red Hat society items.Brand new condition.
All Items : Kitchen : Salt and Pepper Shakers : Pre 2000 item #1312843 (stock #safn-5602)
Comical collector set of salt and pepper shakers, This Alligator is dressed in a bell hop uniform and carries an alligator suitcase. made of hand painted ceramic. Original stoppers and no damages. Mr Alligator is 4 2/4" tall.
All Items : Kitchen : Salt and Pepper Shakers : Pre 2000 item #1312828 (stock #safn-5601)
What a cute country hen and rooster salt and pepper set. Made of hand painted ceramic. Rooster is 3 3/4" tall. Original plastic stoppers. Perfect condition.
All Items : Kitchen : Salt and Pepper Shakers : Pre 1960 item #1312827 (stock #safn-5600)
Very cute pair of plastic salt and pepper shakers in the form of laundromat washer and dryer machines. Marked Westinghouse. The salt has an S on the top and the pepper has a P on the top. Both have plastic "windows" on their doors. They have black bases in the front. One has a black stopper and the other is missing its stopper. The each measure 3" tall x 2 1/2" wide x 2" deep. They have normal light use marks but no chips or cracks or any damage.
All Items : Breweriana : Pre 1960 item #1312820 (stock #safn-5599)
The cool ice bucket looks like it's frozen block of ice this is made by Hoya of Japan( it is the Steuben of Japan) it is a world-class firms unique textured glass very very chic look at how also has a handle with silver and then wood in the center this is a great look for mid century madman or any really cool bar it measures 4 x 5. Perfect condition. Great addition to your mid century barware.
All Items : Cookie Jars : Pre 2000 item #1312818 (stock #safn-5598)
Adorable large cookie jar is in the shape of a watering can and is hand painted with green hills , a happy sunshine butterflies and flowers. On top of the can it has gardening tools gloves and shears. Measures 10 1/2" tall. No chips or cracks. The shears have been repaired at one time but is not very noticeable. This cookie jar is just adorable. Not sure of the maker.


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If you are travelling to Perth for business, you may not have the budget to stay at a hotel, or you simply might want to have some of the creature comforts of home.
Budget Apartments offers fully furnished short-term accommodation for the business traveller so that they can have the 'at home' experience while on the road.
If you have to travel as part of your business, you are probably quite mindful of your travelling budget. Accommodation within Perth can be quite expensive. However, our apartments come at a very equitable price for something that is centrally located.
Corporate jetsetters live out of their suitcase for a large portion of the working year. It can be hard to unwind after a day of work when you spend most of your time in a hotel. One of the greatest benefits of our apartments is that is equipped with all the facilities (i.e. kitchen), so it will feel like home, even though you are not there.
If you are travelling as a group, it is important to keep all your employees in the same accommodation so that you can organise things without too much fuss. At Budget Apartments, we can cater for discounted group bookings.
Benefits of staying with us
- Savings – compared to other accommodation available in Perth, our apartments are reasonably priced.
- Self-contained – All our apartments are completely self-contained, so you prepare your own meals and relax in the lounge area.
- Private – Because our apartments are self-contained, you will get more privacy than you would in a hotel.
- Location – Budget Apartments is located in the inner–city suburb of Como, which is only 10 minutes from the central business district.
- Transportation – The bus to the city stops regularly right outside our apartments.
- Features – Fully furnished kitchen and a lounge room boasting a lounge and television & have secure parking.
Things to do in Perth
Whether you are here for business or pleasure, you no doubt want to check out the many attractions Perth has to offer.
Guests can easily get to Perth CBD as well as the historical city of Fremantle from our apartments.
Our apartments are also a short walking distance from shops, cafes, restaurants, a cinema and the picturesque Swan River.
Read some of our blog articles about this topic:
- http://www.budgetapartments.com.au/7-free-family-activities-perth/
- http://www.budgetapartments.com.au/things-to-do-in-perth-wa/
- http://www.budgetapartments.com.au/top-cheap-places-to-eat-in-perth/
If you are coming to Perth in the near future and are looking for cheap, self-contained accommodation, we are confident that you will enjoy staying at Budget apartments.


text: Masculine, "bro," and hyper-aggressive workplace cultures have captured much media attention over the past few years. Whether focused on Silicon Valley or Wall Street, journalists describe the obstacles such cultures pose for women. We question two aspects of this basic storyline because it may lead organizations to believe they're in a win-lose situation: "Who should we please—women or men?" So we asked these questions: Do such cultures exist only in high-tech and finance? And, are they problematic only for women? Catalyst research discovered that the answer to both questions is no.


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September 26, 2006
Product news from the 09/26/06 News Brief
Allergan, maker of Botox cosmetic (Botulinum Toxin Type A), today announced it is launching its "next-generation" hyaluronic acid dermal filler products, Juvederm Ultra and Juvederm Ultra Plus. The launch will take place through an experience trial involving a group of physicians with expertise in facial aesthetics, in advance of nationwide product availability in January 2007. Allergan will begin accepting physician pre-orders for the products on Nov.1 via its nationwide sales force. The FDA approved Connetics' Verdeso (desonide) foam for the treatment of mild-to-moderate atopic dermatitis. Verdeso, previously referred to as Desilux, is a low-potency topical steroid. Connetics expects to begin marketing Verdeso to physicians in the fourth quarter of 2006 in 50g and 100g trade unit sizes. The FDA has approved new formulation of Alcon's Travatan Z opthalmic solution for the expanded indication of reduction of elevated intraocular pressure. The drug is recommended for patients with open-angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension, who are intolerant of or not responsive enough to other medications.


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At Wise and Son apart from being reliable, honest and transparent we believe that being customer focused is the most important factor in delivering the best service possible. Not all tasks go exactly to plan, so communication is imperative to ensure our customers receive a positive experience, which we endeavor to achieve at all times.
We are a small team who provide a personal service but are large enough to be able to meet any domestic or commercial needs. From resolving small faults, right up to full rewires, we have the experience and skills to deliver.
We are 17th Edition and Part P qualified as well as being NICEIC registered and have successfully maintained high standards for the last 15 years.
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I was walking down the street with a beautiful actress with long, dark hair, cute figure, and clear, flawless skin. She is Jill Schoelen, known for her roles in the Phantom of the opera with Robert Englund, and The Stepfather.
We are Christine Day and Meg Giry, but I look like myself. It is just after she has killed Erik Foster, and got away with it. It is a bright, sunny day, but I don't know where we are. We are on our way to a free concert in the park.
We pass a big store. When I look into the glass window, I am no longer Meg, but a man. I feel very differently toward my friend now and think I'd like to have sex with her. She takes my arm and we walk away together.
We get to the park. I stand behind her for awhile and put my arms around her. In the middle of the concert, I get as horny as hell, and she knows it: she can feel my "erection" against her cute little butt. What an incredible feeling! She tries to squirm away from me, saying, "You're naughty!" and "No, not here!" and laughs. I start to unbutton her white blouse, unhook her bra, and stroke her breasts. Strangely, no one seems to notice us.
"Let's get out of here!" I growl in her ear.
"Right behind you!" she says
The concert has ended by that time. It is dark outside. Even in the dark, I recognize the street as the one I live on, but the street lights are on.
We go up to my room, but something happens that we have lost our clothes, and we are naked. Plus, I have turned back into myself, which disappoints me because I loved being a man! "Jill" doesn't seem to mind, though and comes up to kiss me.
We end up making love. I go slowly and gently with her, knowing what she had been through with that b****** Erik. She seems to appreciate it and I can hear her moan as I thrust against her. This is an incredible feeling, too, feeling skin against skin, and orgasms. I wake up, feeling proud that I was able to help someone.
I was watching Phantom of the Opera with Robert Englund that night and a "Sex Education" video by Lonnie Barbach called, What Women Love. In it, a couple stand on an observatory overlooking the Hollywood sign, and he makes love to her from behind. She tells him it's naughty.
I don't know why I have dreams about having sex with women; I'm not a lesbian. I was using my NovaDreamer, and combined recordings when I had that one.
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Panoramic Universal Limited is a division of Panoramic Group of Companies led by Mr. Sudhir Moravekar with interests in Information Technology and Hospitality sectors. Formerly known as IT Microsystems India Ltd., Panoramic Universal Limited offers customized software application development, e-business applications, legacy, client/server systems, websites & portal development and software consulting services for small and mid-sized companies. It is one of the fastest growing IT company in India, and is listed on Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) and National Stock Exchange (NSE). Promoted with an intention of offering integrated solutions to various clients, this company is also a member of National Association of Software and Service Companies (NASSCOM).
Software developed by Panoramic Universal Limited includes Human Resource Management software, Inventory Management system, Jewellery Management system, Payroll Management software, Society Management and Accounting software and Recruitment Management system. Mr. Sudhir Moravekar has also ensured that custom software development services be made available with the help of expert professionals. With state of the art software export unit in Mumbai, Panoramic Universal Limited is able to deliver solutions within the set deadlines. They cater to the requirements of various businesses involved in manufacturing and distribution, commercial, hospitality, airlines and services.
Application software development, on-site consulting, off-shore development and turnkey projects are the services offered in software development. Under hospitality sectors, Panoramic Universal Limited manages hotels and resorts in India, United States of America, Thailand and New Zealand. Luxurious hotels and resorts managed by Panoramic Group of Companies led by Mr. Sudhir Moravekar provide the best in services and comforts. Attractive ambiance, elegant services and spacious rooms are some of the traits you will find in all hotels managed by Panoramic Group. Hotels managed by Panoramic Universal Limited are ideal for customers who seek best standards and excellent services at affordable costs. In India, Panoramic Universal Limited has its presence in Thane, Mysore, Hyderabad, Goa, Pune, Kodaikanal, Kaziranga, Kodaikanal, Kanha and many other important tourist locations.


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THERE will definitely be no Philippine team in this year's Asean Basketball League.
Spin.ph learned from a source that the ABL has set a July 16 opening date featuring six teams, none from the Philippines, for the fifth season of the league.
The league was turned down by several Philippine companies that were invited to put up an ABL team, and a league plan to fund a Philippine-based team for the 2014 season fell through.
"The league is open to bankroll a team but not this year," said the source, who refused to be named.
It will be the first time no team will represent the Philippines, a basketball powerhouse in the Southeast Asian region, in the ABL.
The Louie Alas-coached Philippine Patriots ruled the league's maiden season in 2009-2010 and the San Miguel Beermen led by Asi Taulava and Chris Banchero topped the 2013 event.
San Miguel, however, pulled out of the league this season.
Blackwater Sports looked set to join the league but the plan was scrapped after its application for membership in the Philippine Basketball Association was approved.
According to the source, the league's schedule is already in place with the ABL season playing until November. FOX Sports will continue to air the ABL games, added the source.
The Indonesia Warriors, runners-up to the Beermen in 2013, have reverted to their old name Satria Muda Britama for the 2014 season and will be joined by another Indonesia team that is also playing in the country's local league.
Also playing in 2014 are the Westports Malaysia Dragons, Singapore Slingers, Saigon Heat, and two teams from Thailand.


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Goodbye June! Favorites to Wrap up the Month!
It's the weekend! Well, almost. Hope you all have fantastic weekend plans! Jo will be at a bachelor party this weekend, so I plan on getting LOTS of studying done.
On to my favorites this week...
It's the weekend! Well, almost. Hope you all have fantastic weekend plans! Jo will be at a bachelor party this weekend, so I plan on getting LOTS of studying done.
On to my favorites this week...
1. My Mom
I almost had a mini meltdown this week. The screen on my MacBook Pro has been wobbly for about a year now, but after the weekend, it became extremely loose. As in, the screen is either at 90 degrees, or tilted all the way back. After talking to the tech people at school, my options are basically to 1) Send it to Apple (after some research, it is likely between a $700-$1200 fix), 2) Purchase a new computer, or 3) Continue using it, hoping the screen doesn't fall back & completely conk out in the middle of something important.
We've been casually looking at some computers and iPads, but since I'll be starting a new job soon, we haven't had any sense of urgency. Except for one minor detail - I'll be typing the bar exam on my computer in a month. URGENT. URGENT. URGENT. When I asked the tech guy about taking the bar on my computer as it is now, he made a face and said he definitely wouldn't risk it. URGENT. URGENT. URGENT. URGENT. URGENT.
Thankfully, my wonderful, kind, amazing mother has offered to let me use her MacBook Pro for the month, so that I can take the bar exam on the same kind of computer I use now. Crisis averted. Once again, Mom saves the day. So, without a doubt, she is my favorite thing this week. Moms are really the best, don't you agree?
Once again, Mom to the rescue!
2. New Coat
I love summer, but I'm so ready for winter to wear this bad boy. Last weekend's sale = success.
3. 12 Bones in Asheville, NC
I convinced my friend to have lunch here over the weekend - it is truly the most delicious BBQ ever. Their Mac & Cheese, Collard Greens, and Jalapeno Cheese Grits? Pretty much to die for. Oh, and their Cornbread and Blueberry Chipotle Sauce? Still drooling. (See the menu here). Do yourself a favor if you're around Asheville and go here. You can thank me later.
(cornbread, collard greens, chopped beef brisket, mac & cheese, + side of chipotle blueberry sauce)5. Fabulous Starbucks Deals
4. Contadino Pinot Grigio Vivace
Bubbly. Pinot grigio. Do I have your attention? Labeled a pinot grigio, this wine tasted more like prosecco to me. But, I'm no connoisseur. Coming in at only about $6/bottle from Trader Joe's, it's a great addition to your "every night" wine collection. ;-) Oh, and comes in a pretty bottle! Let's be serious, probably the reason I picked it up to begin with.
I love Starbucks. No beating around the bush on this one. I have already expressed my love for canned Starbucks Refreshers in a previous post (found here). Today and tomorrow (and yesterday, sorry for the delay in posting this!) from 3:00-5:00, Starbucks is offering half priced Refreshers! I've been needing a refresher most afternoons...to the tune of a can a day. Oops. I enjoyed/guzzled a trenta Very Berry Hibiscus yesterday, and suspect that today and tomorrow will be no different. Hope y'all enjoy this little pick me up as much as I did!
(my biggg drink set me back a whopping $2.23 yesterday. so. worth. it.)
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"How the White House thinks about climate change, in 7 charts" - Wonkblog
Brad Plumer at The Washington Post's Wonkblog put together "How the White House thinks about climate change, in 7 charts." Plumer is summarizing a chapter on energy and climate change that is in the latest Economic Report of the President (pdf), which Plumer says is, "worth reading as a window into how the White House thinks about the topic."
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4) The U.S. economy is still heavily dependent on fossil fuels. And note that even when it comes to renewable energy, wind and solar still play a small role compared to biomass, biofuels, and hydropower:


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Radiation Health - Legislation, standards and information
What is Queensland's radiation safety legislation?
Radiation Health administers Queensland's Radiation Safety Act 1999 and the Radiation Safety Regulation 2010. The objective of the Act is to protect persons from health risks associated with exposure to particular sources of ionising radiation and harmful non-ionising radiation, and to protect the environment from being adversely affected by exposure to radiation.
What are the Radiation Safety Standards?
Radiation safety standards, which are made by the Minister of Health, establish the minimum safety criteria for:
- certain radiation sources
- certain premises where radiation sources are used
- premises where radioactive substances are stored.
Compliance with the standards assist possession licensees in ensuring that the health and safety of persons are not adversely affected by exposure to radiation.
To demonstrate that their radiation sources and premises comply with the applicable radiation safety standard, possession licensees must obtain a Certificate of Compliance from an appropriately accredited person. Verification of compliance with the standard is required before initial use of the source, and then periodically at intervals specified in the Radiation Safety Regulation 2010.
To obtain a list of accredited persons, please contact Radiation Health.
What are Queensland Health's radiation related policies?
Queensland Health has a number of information sheets to assist in the administration of the radiation safety legislation.
How does Queensland compare with other jurisdictions?
Queensland is striving to improve consistency in its radiation safety arrangements with all other jurisdictions in Australia to reduce red tape and bureaucracy.
There will always be times where the licensing arrangements in the State are unique, however, as far as practicable, Queensland is, along with the other jurisdictions, working towards achieving positions of national uniformity.
The arrangements for achieving national uniformity are set out in the National Directory for Radiation Protection.
If there are matters relating to a lack of national uniformity about which you are aggrieved, they may be raised:
- with the Director, Radiation Health directly via email
- for discussion by the Radiation Advisory Council via email
- for discussion by the Commonwealth's Radiation Health Committee.
Imaging of Children
Special attention should be paid to ensure that radiological examinations of persons under the age of 18 years (i.e. children) are justified. Radiological examination of children requires a higher level of justification as they have a longer life expectancy in which the manifestation of possible harmful effects of radiation may occur. Additionally, children may be more susceptible to radiation-induced cancers.
For information and resources to support the reduction in radiation exposure to children and young people from CT scans, please go to the links page.


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I have serious love for the REN skincare range. Their bodycare ranges are pretty awesome too but for skincare I find that I have a number of Holy Grail products from this brand.
REN have an exciting new launch, which has just arrived in Woolworths store nationwide on the 21st of August, the Flash Hydro-Boost (R745 for 40ml). The REN Flash Hydro-Boost is a water-charging hydration booster that is designed to work in harmony with the skin. It prevents the ageing effects of dehydration by enhancing the skin's ability to transfer, lock and retain moisture. This means that in the long run it helps to reduce fine lines and prevent water-loss from the skin.
My skin thrives with HA products so naturally it loved this incredibly fast-action plumping hydration product which is packed with hyaluronic acid. To apply the product, apply a small pump onto a cleansed face and smooth in. Then run a few drops of water over your fingertips and massage the product into your skin. The water charges the delivery of the product. I like to use it in the mornings before applying my regular moisturiser.
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Feb 11, 2015
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Toronto, Canada
It has come to the attention of AnswerPlus that there is a company in Australia which is calling individuals on private and business phone numbers multiple times a day, and hanging up. The call display number shown is (02) 8015 2270.
When this number is called back a computer generated recording states that it is Answer Plus and they will call back later.
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SALT LAKE CITY — A Salt Lake company is taking the corporate office concept to a whole new level.
When the firm's clients don't come to a building with a great view. That's because Morgan Lynch, CEO of Needle, has a 39-foot long motorhome for an office that he drives to wherever the client is.
"That's the beauty of an Internet company, and now with Internet service we can fully function as our worldwide headquarters on this bus," he said.
Needle helps companies connect their consumers with product experts who can answer their questions. So, if someone is shopping for headphones or shoes on a website and wants more information, that person can chat online with one of hundreds of so-called "Needlers," who are actual owners and avid users of the product.
"We want to bring you the people that actually own those products and services, because we as consumers want to talk to somebody that owns it," Lynch said, "not somebody who's sitting in a contact center who's just been trained on some items. We want to talk to the people who use it every day."
This traveling headquarters, which has only been on the road for a few weeks, can set up shop anywhere to meet with and sign up new businesses and recruit new Needlers.
A nationwide tour is in the works, and the long-term plan is to expand worldwide.
"A lot of the brands, they sell globally, and so one of the advantages of our platform and system is that we find people in those geographic areas," he said. "So if you're in France, you'll want to speak to a French speaker, a native of France, and our model works really well for that."
As for the future of actual "brick and mortar" locations, for some companies they're no longer necessary.
"So it really is a new way of thinking about work, where it's not a place, it's an activity," Lynch said. He added it's probably a lot more entertaining than sitting in a cubicle at work.
Right now, the company has about 20 businesses around the country that use its online chat customer service.
As for the "Needlers," most of them work from home, or wherever they have a high-speed Internet connection. They work between 15 and 20 hours a week and earn $8 to $12 an hour, plus points for free stuff.
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With Voxel-Man training simulators, you can practice difficult and dangerous interventions as often as needed in a safe environment. Based on virtual reality (VR) techniques, they present a visual, auditory and haptic experience close to a real intervention.
Voxel-Man simulators include the Voxel-Man ENT surgery simulator with its modules Voxel-Man Tempo for surgical access to the middle ear, Voxel-Man My Cases for importing own cases from CT, and Voxel-Man Sinus for endoscopic sinus surgery. The training simulator Voxel-Man Dental is used for dental training.
Compared to other training methods, Voxel-Man simulators provide a number of decisive advantages, both with respect to the quality and the costs of training.
1. Easy access at any time
Voxel-Man simulators can be used whenever there is some time available. There are no lengthy preparations before work, and no cleanup afterwards.
2. Non-destructive simulation
No specimens, disposable models or other consumables need to be ordered, stored, and disposed of. There are no related costs, and you never run out of stock.
3. Safe and realistic training environment
Voxel-Man simulators present the surgical site with highly realistic visuals, sound, and haptics (US Patent No. 8,396,698). Since everything is represented inside a computer, they are perfectly safe for students and patients. The benefits are confirmed by numerous validation studies.
4. Particularly beneficial for junior residents
One of the greatest challenges for a junior resident is to master the surgical anatomy. With Voxel-Man simulators, all approaches can be practiced as often as needed. The anatomy may be inspected from all sides, and the bone can be removed to see the structures at risk. The surgical site can also be inspected on a navigation CT.
5. Reduced costs for surgical training lab
With essential parts of the junior resident training on the simulator, the surgical training lab can be considerably smaller.
6. Training cases with natural variability and pathologies
Voxel-Man simulators provide a number of predefined cases, covering the natural variability and some typical pathologies.
7. Objective skills assessment
Voxel-Man simulators provide predefined tasks and an automatic assessment of the student's performance. Errors are reported and may be discussed based on a video capture of the session. Results and learning curves may be inspected for individuals and groups.
8. Authoring
If you prefer to have your own training cases and tasks, you can do this as well. With the My Cases module, you can load your own patient data from CT and make them available as training cases.
Furthermore, for every case (predefined or imported), it is possible to create own master preparations and make them available as tasks, in the same way as the built-in tasks.
9. One platform
All Voxel-Man simulators share a common hardware platform, which makes them particularly suitable for simulation centers.
10. Software updates
Voxel-Man provides regular updates of the simulator software with new features, improvements and bug fixes for the best user experience.


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The Church of England tries to dismiss Cameron's latest drive for gay marriage:
However, the uniqueness of marriage is that it embodies the underlying, objective, distinctiveness of men and women. This distinctiveness and complementarity are seen most explicitly in the biological union of man and woman which potentially brings to the relationship the fruitfulness of procreation.
This argument simply doesn't work. Because other things that embody the underlying, objective, distinctiveness of men and women are korfball and mixed-voice choirs. Sure, you could play korfball with all-male or all-female teams, as indeed you could make up a choir with all-male or all-female voices. But it wouldn't be the same, eh?
Incidentally, I can't be the only person that was amused by the use of the adverb 'explicitly' to describe 'the biological union of man and woman' 😀


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Born in Portland, Maine on August 9, 1985, Anna Kendrick is an actress and singer probably best known to audiences for her role in the "Twilight" franchise. She described herself on Twitter in 2013 as "Pale, awkward and very very small. Form an orderly queue, gents."
Anna Kendrick is a mix of English, Scottish and Irish ancestry.
She has also appeared in "Up In The Air," for which she received a bunch of accolades, including nominations for the Academy Award, Golden Globe, Screen Actors Guild and BAFTA for Best Supporting Actress. Apparently, the director wrote the role with her in mind.
Sexy Photos of the 20 Bustiest Babes on the Internet.
Anna said she and her character in the film are definitely both control freaks. "I'm not as uptight as she is. I'm a little bit more awkward and clumsy, and definitely not as rigid, but I definitely like to be in control. I don't think I concede as often as Natalie does" (thehollywoodinterview.blogspot.com).
Other roles include parts in "Camp" (her film debut), "Rocket Science," "Scott Pilgrim vs. the World," "50/50," "End of Watch" and "Pitch Perfect." On Broadway, she appeared in "High Society," and was nominated for a Tony Award when she was 12.
She was also in the video for LCH Soundsystem's "Pow Wow."
Her song "Cups," (from "Pitch Perfect") reached up to number 68 on Billboard's Hot 100. She added that singing is not something that she's actively pursuing.
When asked if she'd ever date a cop in real life (from her work on "End of Watch"), she said, "I worry over people who have the most boring jobs in the world, so I can't imagine how strong you have to be to do that" (nextmovie.com).
She had of her experience with "Twilight," "It's a phenomenon that cannot be accounted for. It's really exciting…I get to have my cake and eat it, too. I get to be a part [of it]…and I still have my real life" (askmen.com).
Regarding Twitter, Anna Kendrick follows a lot of film blogs and comics, including Michael Ian Black, Louis C.K. and Maria Bamford.
Her dream is to be on "Game of Thrones."
Anna Kendrick was romantically linked with the director Edgar Wright. She said, "Aside from the adorable accent, the sense of humor is a big part of why Americans love British men. American guys try really hard to be funny, but there's a self deprecating humor with British guys that I think is really appealing and endearing" (marieclaire.co.uk).
Anna Kendrick purchased a home in the Hollywood Hills for about $1 million.


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Date and Time:
June 21, 2017 - 6:00PM to 8:30PM
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July 5, 2017 - 6:00PM to 8:30PM
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This class will introduce a variety of strategies of composing long poems. Participants will survey innovative approaches, ranging from the diaristic (Lyn Hejinian) to the biofictional (Fred Wah); the cataloguist (Lisa Robertson) to the pyschogeographic (WC Williams, Frances Chung); the durational (Bernadette Mayer, Gertrude Stein) to the spectral (James Merill, Alice Notley); the personist (Frank O'Hara, Vincent Katz) to the anti-imperialist (Aime Cesaire, Barbara Jane Reyes); and the text-sound textualist (Khlebnikov, John Cage) to the text-imagiste (bp Nichol, Jill Magi). Throughout the course, participants will be invited to write, draw, summon, and collage their own preludes to this marvel of poetic forms.
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(May 8, 2014) -- The Rankin County School District in Brandon, Mississippi has decided to cut the county's autism classrooms. Parents of the students with autism in this program were told this week that their children would be moved to in-district special education programs or institutions beginning next school year.
Assistant Superintendent of Rankin County School District Richard Morrision said even though the classes would be eliminated, the autism programs would continue with each special education teacher receiving extra training on autism spectrum disorders this summer.
Parents have had mixed reactions to the annoucement. Joy Hogge, executive director of Jackson-based Families as Allies for the area, says the closing of the classrooms might be in violation of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act.


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Oh, look, it's a new Peta ad starring Twilight's own Christian Serrato. It's very effective, I'm sure, since it combines an interest in the ethical treatment of animals with everyone's first love of paranormal undead immortal metaphors for sexual awakening. Neat! Besides, everyone knows that vampires are deeply moral creatures, who worry a lot about political statements and making the world a better place. (Huh? Also why am I talking about vampires as if they are not just hilarious make-believe?)
One quick thing, though, WHO WEARS FUR ANYMORE? I mean, I am sure that there are a few 95-year-old widows who claim that their longevity is due to drinking a stiff Gimlet every day at 4:30 and never going outside without their mink, but maybe Peta should start to focus on some of their more convincing issues, like industrialized farming, and the cruelty of America's meat industry. Especially if they're going to appeal to children? "For Christmas this year, Sally wants a pair of Robert Pattinson underwear, and floor-length fur coat." No she doesn't.
I do love, though, when any advertising campaign, for good or evil, has to skirt around the issue of licensing rights. "What? She just happens to be standing in a very spooky looking mist-filled forest. It could be anything. There's absolutely no reason to think that this is a deliberate rip-off of Twinight: Blue Moon." Nailed it. "Nailed what?" (Via HuffingtonPost.)


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Hearing loss is a severe public health issue affecting a large portion of population.
The research of my laboratory can be divided into following parts: a) functional genomics of hearing; b) inner ear cell regeneration; c) development of mouse model for hearing preservation against noise and aging; d) development of gene therapy for genetic deafness. Our long-term goals are to identify genes and functional pathways that govern normal development and disease state of the inner ear, and develop new therapeutical approach to protect and restore hearing and vestibular function.
To identify genes and pathways important in inner ear development and function, we used microarray and deep sequencing to study the gene expression profiles of developing mouse vestibular organ, and purified hair cells, the inner ear sensory cells that detect sound and sense balance. We identified genes and pathways in individual inner ear cell types that are likely to be involved in progenitor cell specification, cell fate determination and differentiation and inner ear function. Many genes are being screened for mutations in genetic deafness.
Hearing loss and balance disorders are permanent because mammalian hair cells become postmitotic during early embryonic development and the inner ear lacks the capacity of regeneration after hair cell loss. Using functional genomics we identified retinoblastoma gene (Rb1) that can be manipulated to regenerate hair cells in young mammalian inner ear. By studying natural hair cell regeneration in chick and zebrafish models we identified additional pathways that are essential to hair cell regeneration in adult mammalian inner ear. We are using transgenic models, bioengineering and pharmacological approaches to achieve hair cell regeneration in adult and aged mouse inner ear for hearing recovery.
We have developed a transgenic mouse model that is protected from age-related and noise-induced hearing loss, by promoting hair cell survival. We are screening for small molecules that can achieve similar effects, to serve as drug candidates for hearing preservation. In addition we have identified viral vectors that can infect distinct inner ear cell types, and are in the process of using them to deliver genes into inner ear to correct genetic deafness.
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Erik Jonsson School of Engineering and Computer Science
Interdisciplinary Programs
Telecommunications (B.S.T.E.)
TE Undergraduate Program Educational Objectives (PEOs)
The focus of the UTD's Telecommunications Engineering degree is to provide excellent education in modern communications networks and systems. Our graduates shall be uniquely qualified to apply traditional engineering design and problem solving skills in modern telecommunications.
Additional Program Educational Objectives
- Preparation for a successful, long-lived, engineering career
- Perform, review and assess sophisticated engineering design and manufacturing
- Further the necessities of innovation, functionality, safety, and economy in engineering
- Critical thinking, decision making and communicating
- Ability to contribute and to lead engineering teams
- Place engineering design and decision making in a market and societal context.
- Growing and maintaining an outstanding faculty that remains motivated and empowers
- Excellent facilities, including teaching laboratories, computing facilities and classrooms with advanced presentation capabilities.
High School Preparation
Engineering education requires a strong high school preparation. Pre-engineering students should have high school preparation of at least one-half year in trigonometry and at least one year each in elementary algebra, intermediate and advanced algebra, plane geometry, chemistry, and physics, thus developing their competencies to the highest possible levels and preparing to move immediately into demanding college courses in calculus, calculus-based physics, and chemistry for science majors. It is also essential that pre-engineering students have the competence to read rapidly and with comprehension, and to write clearly and correctly.
Lower-Division Study
All lower-division students in either Electrical Engineering or Telecommunications Engineering concentrate on mathematics, science and introductory engineering courses, building competence in these cornerstone areas for future application in upper-division engineering courses. The following requirements apply both to students seeking to transfer to U.T. Dallas from other institutions as well as to those currently enrolled at U.T. Dallas, whether in another school or in the Erik Jonsson School of Engineering and Computer Science.
ABET Requirements
All engineering degree plans must satisfy the requirements specified by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET). The course work must include at least:
1) One year (32 SCH) of an appropriate combination of mathematics and basic sciences,
2) One and one-half years (48 SCH) of engineering topics.
3) A general education component that complements the technical content.
Although the electrical engineering and telecommunications engineering curricula that follow have been designed to meet these criteria, students have the responsibility, in consultation with an advisor, to monitor their own choice of courses carefully to be certain that all academic requirements for graduation are being satisfied. Students are strongly encouraged to take courses in such subjects as accounting, industrial management, finance, personnel administration, and engineering economy.
Academic Progress in Telecommunications Engineering
In order to make satisfactory academic progress as a Telecommunications Engineering major, a student must meet all University requirements for academic progress, and must earn a grade of C- or better in each of the major core courses. No "Major Requirement" course (as listed under Section II of the B.S.T.E. degree requirement) may be taken until the student has obtained a grade of C- or better in each of the prerequisites (if a higher grade requirement is stated for a specific class, the higher requirement applies).
Bachelor of Science in Telecommunications Engineering
Degree Requirements (125 hours)
I. Core Curriculum Requirements1: 42 hours
A. Communication (6 hours)
3 hours Communication (RHET 1302)
3 hours Professional and Technical Communication (ECS 3390)5
B. Social and Behavioral Sciences (15 hours)
6 hours Government (GOVT 2301 and 2302)
6 hours American History
3 hours Social and Behavioral Science elective (ECS 3361)
C. Humanities and Fine Arts (6 hours)
3 hours Fine Arts (ARTS 1301)
3 hours Humanities (HUMA 1301)
D. Mathematics and Quantitative Reasoning (6 hours)
6 hours Calculus (MATH 2417 and 2419)2
E. Science (9 hours)
8 hours Physics (PHYS 2325, 2125, 2326 and 2126)3
4 hours Chemistry (CHEM 1311 and 1111)3
1 Curriculum Requirements can be fulfilled by other approved courses from accredited institutions of higher education. The courses listed in parentheses are recommended as the most efficient way to satisfy both Core Curriculum and Major Requirements at UT Dallas.
II. Major Requirements: 71 hours4
Major Preparatory Courses (16 hours beyond Core Curriculum)
CHEM 1111 General Chemistry Laboratory I3
CHEM 1311 General Chemistry I3
CS 1337 Computer Science I
CS 2336 Computer Science II
EE 1102 Introduction to Experimental Techniques
MATH 2417 Calculus I2
MATH 2419 Calculus II2
MATH 2420 Differential Equations With Applications
PHYS 2125 Physics Laboratory I3
PHYS 2126 Physics Laboratory II3
PHYS 2325 Mechanics3
PHYS 2326 Electromagnetism and Waves3
Major Core Courses (55 hours beyond Core Curriculum)
CS 3340 Computer Architecture
CS 4141 Digital Systems Laboratory
CS 4341 Digital Logic and Computer Design
ECS 3361 Social Issues and Ethics in Computer Science and Engineering5
ECS 3390 Professional and Technical Communication5
EE 3150 Communications Systems Laboratory
EE 3300 Advanced Engineering Mathematics
EE 3350 Communications Systems
EE 4360 Digital Communications
EE 4361 Introduction to Digital Signal Processing
TE 3101 Electrical Network Analysis Laboratory
TE 3102 Signals and Systems Laboratory
TE 3301 Electrical Network Analysis
TE 3302 Signals and Systems
TE 3307 Discrete Mathematics
TE 3341 Probability Theory and Statistics
TE 3346 Computer Algorithms and Data Structures
TE 4348 Operating Systems Concepts
TE 4365 Introduction to Wireless Communication
TE 4367 Telecommunication Networks
TE 4388 Senior Design Project I
TE 4389 Senior Design Project II
TE 4390 Computer Networks
2 Six hours of Calculus are counted under Mathematics Core above, and two hours of Calculus are counted as Major Preparatory Courses.
3 Nine hours of science are counted under Science Core. Three hours are counted under Major Preparatory Courses.
4 Students must have passed each of the CS, Math, Science, EE and TE courses listed above, and each of their prerequisites, with a grade of C- or better.
5 Hours fulfill the communication component requirement of the Core Curriculum
6 Hours contribute to the Social and Behavioral Sciences component of the Core Curriculum
III. Elective Requirements: 12 hours
Advanced Electives (6 hours)
All students are required to take at least six hours of advanced electives outside their major field of
study. These must be either upper-division classes or lower-division classes that have prerequisites.
Free Electives (6 hours)
Both lower-and upper division courses may count as free electives, but students must complete at
least 51 hours of upper-division credit to qualify for graduation. Not all courses offered by the University can be used as a free elective. Please consult with your advisor.
Fast Track Baccalaureate/Master's Degrees
In response to the need for advanced education in electrical engineering, a Fast Track program is available to exceptionally well-qualified UT Dallas undergraduate students who meet the requirements for admission to the graduate school. The Fast Track program is designed to accelerate a student's education so that both a B.S.E.E. and an M.S.E.E. degree can be earned in five years of full-time study. This is accomplished by (1) taking courses (typically electives) during one or more summer semesters, and (2) beginning graduate course work during the senior year. Details of the requirements for admission to this program are available from the Associate Dean's Office.
Honors Program
The Telecommunications Engineering Program offers upper-division Honors for outstanding students in the B.S. Telecommunications Engineering degree program. This program offers special sections of designated classes and other activities designed to enhance the educational experience of exceptional students. Admission to the Honors programs requires a 3.50 GPA in at least 30 hours of coursework. Graduation with Honors requires a 3.50 or better GPA and completion of at least 6 honors classes. These honors classes must include either Senior Honors (TE 4399) ot Undergraduate Research in Telecommunications Engineering (TE 4V98) and a Senior Honors Thesis must be completed within one of those two classes. (While the topics may be related, the Senior Thesis does not replace the need for the student to complete a regular Senior Design Project.) The other 5 honors classes can come from a mixture of Graduate level (up to a count of 4) classes and special honor sections of regular undergraduate TE classes (up to a count of 2). Current undergraduate honors courses include but are not limited to: TE 2310(H), TE 3350(H), TE 4399 and TE 4V98. Course grades in the 6 honor classes used to determine Honors status must be B- or higher to qualify.
Departmental Honors with Distinction may be awarded to students whose Senior Honors Thesis is judged by a faculty committee to be of exemplary quality. Only students graduating with Departmental Honors are eligible. Thesis/projects must be submitted by the deadline that applies to M.S. Theses in the graduating semester to allow for proper evaluation. Students interested in Honors with Distinction are encouraged to start working on their thesis/project a year prior to graduation.
The School of Engineering and Computer Science does not offer minors in Telecommunications Engineering at this time.


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Ellen Ryan Mardiks
Global consumer marketing practice, Golin
Ellen Ryan Mardiks is vice chair of Golin, an integrated agency with PR and digital at its core. In addition to her vice chairmanship, Ellen leads Golin's global consumer marketing practice, the agency's largest and its historic strength.
Over the years she has created and led communications campaigns for iconic yet game-changing brands including Walmart, Nestlé, Unilever, Crayola, Purina and Mattel. She's known for her ability to find and articulate the "aha" insight that is the foundation of successful marketing campaigns.
Ellen is a sponsor and catalyst for the development of strategies and tools to advance the practice of marketing public relations. A key example is Golin's Relevance Roadmap process, which helps brands make real and meaningful connections with their consumers while staying true to their unique purpose. She also leads the agency's client management efforts.
Ellen graduated from Georgetown University in Washington, DC, and also studied at the University of London.


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On patrol with the Black Monday Society
By John M. Glionna
SALT LAKE CITY – By his own admission, Dave Montgomery was a functioning drunk who hated himself. Not that many years ago he might guzzle 30 Rolling Rocks to mask the memory of a hit-and-run life that included two divorces and a precious daughter who died in childbirth.
After he quit boozing, his very existence bored him. Then one night in 2006 the suburban tattoo artist typed the words for a computer search he now says have made all the difference: "real-life superheroes."
Since then, he's joined a world of masked crusaders, morphing from flawed human to a fantastic creation straight out of his imagination. At least one night a month, he dons a black leather outfit that suggests pure urban menace, inserts blue contact lenses that give his eyes an eerie glow, and steps into industrial-goth boots that rise nearly to his knees.
And then comes the piece de resistance: a blood-red wrap-around mask in the shape of a cross with no nose or mouth.
"It's like reapplying a very old skin you forgot you had, finding out all over again what you really look like," he says of his costume. "It just feels natural."
He calls himself Nihilist, a thing without rules, and he's the founder of the Black Monday Society: a collection of two-dozen characters with such names as Asylum, Fool King, Red Voltage and Iron Head who walk Salt Lake City streets looking for trouble – not making it, but trying to prevent it.
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October 4, 2012, 1:17 am
i may be a nut-case or i may be the last sane person in this world. it's also possible that i m just a wannabee. but how can i 'be' someone unless i 'wan-to-be'? i have, at times, donned a black ski mask n gone around looking for trouble but didnt find nething to prevent. i tried to register with Real life Superheroes but turns out they pick u based on yr activities. m scared that if i dont get to be a 'hero' soon enough, then i may become a bad guy. pls advise.
March 19, 2015, 2:20 pm
look at it like this theirs so many bad " super heros" that this world needs at least one good super villian
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Mr. Swisher, the former Baltimore state's attorney who lost his job in 1982 to a then-obscure lawyer named Kurt L. Schmoke, said yesterday that he was planning for a rematch and would challenge Mr. Schmoke in the Democratic primary for mayor.
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The Grand Lady, a passenger vessel that offers public cruises and exclusive charters for private events like weddings, corporate events and parties, has called Grand Island home for about 15 years since its founding in 1991. However, recent financial concerns forced the Grand Lady to move its headquarters and public docking location to the Rich Marina at 5 Austin St., Buffalo. Though the change in location signifies the loss of one of Grand Island's most recognizable businesses, the cruise will offer the same quality services to both Islander and non-Islander customers.
The Grand Lady can no longer be docked from Grand Island due to financial disagreements with their previous docking headquarters, the Holiday Inn at 100 Whitehaven Road. Jenna Deegan, sales and catering manager at Grand Lady Cruises, explains that "Unfortunately, our arrangement that we had with the Holiday Inn on Grand Island fell through for financial reasons, so we moved the boat elsewhere." As a result, the Grand Lady made new arrangements for their headquarters and docking locations in April. Beginning on Aug. 1, no public ships and few private ships will sail from Grand Island, and headquarters for the Grand Lady will move. Those who hire the boat for private events will have a multitude of docking options. Deegan explains, "About 70 percent of our business comes from private parties, like weddings, corporate events, and birthdays. Many of these that we offer this year sail from the Erie Basin Marina in downtown Buffalo, Placid Harbor Marina in North Tonawanda, the Holiday Inn Grand Island, or the Inner Harbor Central Wharf as well."
However, Deegan assures that the new circumstances will not influence the quality of Grand Lady rides for customers. The new location offers a convenient starting point for the Grand Lady's stunning trips down the Niagara River and also allows the business to maintain their customer base and the quality of the vessel. Deegan says, "The new location allows us to keep our route down the river intact, and it's closer to Buffalo, making it closer to many of our customers." Furthermore, the move has expanded both docking options for private parties and catering options. "Since we have moved, we have been using a variety of new caterers and now offer many new catering options for private charters," Deegan explains. "We use Salvatore's Italian Gardens to cater all of our public lunch and dinner cruises, and many private charters. We are using Carmen's for private charters as well."
Deegan explains that the Grand Lady's new business connections will certainly improve both the quality of their cruises and customer satisfaction. "We are excited to be a little bit closer to Buffalo, and we are excited to work with our new caterers, who are a great value for us. We see the move as a positive thing to be excited about. We plan to grow and expand the company from the new port."
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KAL is an ELECTRONIC NON-GOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATION (e-NGO) and has been initiated on independent volunteering bases as a global open network since 1993. Members with skills in linguistic, and information technology are sharing their thoughts around Kurdish linguistic issues. They seek information, solutions and focus on a future for better understanding of the Kurdish language. KAL is a community of people who has responded to this crucial question of our society.
"Herwekí me cend jaran gotiye yekitiya mileté kurd bi yekítiya zimané kurdí téte pé. Di yekítiya zimané de gava péshín jhí yekítiya herfan e. Yaní jhi bona nivísandina zimané miletekí divét zana ú xwendewarén wí miletí bi tevayí jhi bona zimané xwe elfabeyeké bibijhérin ú heke di wí zimaní de cand zar hene, zar hemí bi wé elfabé béne nivísandin."
"As I have noted before, the Kurdish nation will converge via a unified Kurdish language. The prerequisite of a unified Kurdish language is a unified Kurdish alphabet. This means that the Kurdish scholars and the literati need to develop a writing system that allows all speakers hailing from every Kurdish dialect to use that writing system."
Jeladet Alí Bedir Xan, Hawar, hejh 9, 1932
Throughout the Kurdish history, the independent scholars and groups have played a seminal role in directing the nation in the struggle for political and/or cultural rights. Their impact, in fact, has been crucial in the turbulent history of the Kurdish nation. Among the most significant of these was the movement to standardize Kurdish language and alphabet in the 1920's.
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Ew taybetmendíyaney debine hoy ewey ferhengék be ferhengékí cak binasín u le hellsengandin da jégayekí berzí pé bideyn, kamanen? Lewaneye kodengíyekí réjheyí le ser em taybetmendíyaney xuwarewe le néw xuwéneranda hebét:
"Only the Turkish nation has the privilege of demanding national rights in this country. There is no possibility that other ethnic groups' demands for such a right will be recognized. There is no need to hide the truth. The Turks are the sole owners and the sole notables of this country. Those who are not of Turkish origin have only one right: to serve and to be the slaves without question, of the noble Turkish nation."
Institute for War & Peace Reporting, 1-Oct-09
An investigative report by the Institute for War and Peace Reporting, IWPR, has revealed a growing language gap between Arab and Kurdish Iraqis – reflecting a rift that the United States says is the biggest long-term threat to the stability of the country.
Núsíní: Professor Peter Trudgill
Wergérran le ínglísíyewe:Hesené Qazí
zimannasí Birítaníyayí Grev Corbett, le kitébekey da lemerr jínsí zimaní, basí péwendíyekí ta radeyek cawrrakésh deka le néwan jínsí rézimaní u jínsí ínsaní le zimaní Lehístaní da.Le zimaní Lehístaní da, jíyawazíyekí rézimaní heye le doxí ko da le serékewe le néwan ínsaní nér, u le serékí díkewe, ínsaní mé, ajhell u shitan da. Ew dellé: 'ewe wédecé dabeshbúnékí be taybetí jínsíyetí bé', u le rastíshda waye.
The new academic year kicked off yesterday for around 15 million students and 650,000 teachers. Education Minister Nimet Çubukçu gave the country's first lecture devoted to democracy and discrimination at a school in İstanbul. Education experts welcomed the move but underlined that Turkey has a long way to go in its fight against discrimination.
ANKARA, Sept 23, 2009 (AFP) — A Turkish national theatre will break a longheld taboo and for the first time speak some dialogue in the Kurdish language, which used to be banned, Anatolia news agency reported Tuesday.
The play entitled "Long live death", by well-known Turkish writer Orhan Asena, deals with vendettas and so-called "honour crimes", centuries-old traditions particularly in the mainly Kurdish southeast of the country, the agency said.
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It is unclear whether Arab nationalism is founded on Islam on hostility to the West (or more particularly to Israel or on culture, history, and myths, which are expressed primarily in the Arabic language. There ere many Arab nationalists who are Christian but who speak Arabic (in fact, one of the earliest proponents of modern Arab nationalism, George Antonius, was a Christian). Arabic is the classic vehicle in which Islam, a major ingredient of Arab nationalism, is expressed. However, language is obviously not enough. For if it were, there would be no specifically Syrian, Egyptian, or Palestinian nations, and there would he no inter-Arab conflicts.
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Kurdish student and academic association in Sweden (KSAF) is a politically and religiously independent umbrella association which, among other things, aims to promote the Kurdish students and graduates, and strengthen the Community of students at various Universities in Sweden.
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