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Hi. I'll try to keep my story (which is probably too common) to the point:
1) Had a decent job, and lots of cards with high limits.
2) At beginning of 2009 I went through major life changes (divorce, loss of job, and general irresponsibility) and ended up maxing out cards. Gained employment again at end of 2009, but at lower salary.
3) In 2010, started running behind on payments, and finally set up debt management programs with all three cards. Haven't had access to a line of credit since 3/2010.
4) In mid 2011, I fell behind on DMPs with all cards, due to more unexpected espenses (and my own bad habit of sticking my head in the sand when I'm know I'm in trouble).
5) One card has been sent to collections, and collector is threating legal action (of course).
6) At least one other card is willing to work out new DMP, not sure about other (still need to call them).
Some basic facts:
1) I know my credit score is already in the toilet, and I've given up on it, for now.
2) My total outstanding debt is about 50% of my yearly income.
3) When I was on the DMPs with all cards, my total monthly payment on all cards was about 20% of my monthly income. When I crunched the numbers I felt I could make it work in my budget, but, of course, I was always short. And the unsecured debt gets paid after everything else (rent, car payment, etc).
4) Every card has offered to settle. But I've never had enough cash on hand to pay the settlement. I'd gladly settle at this point.
5) It goes without saying that all my cards are closed out, and I have access to zero credit now. If I ever manage to get another credit card in the future, I'm handing it to a third party to take care of.
6) I have a new wife and child now, and their long term well being is my number one concern.
My primary goals/concerns at the moment:
1) To stop panicing and freaking out.
2) Avoid any legal action.
3) Avoid throwing away any more time or money on DMPs, if I'm just going to end up delinquent again. I have just enough money set aside at the moment to jump-start at least one DMP again, and get the collector to at least drop the legal threats.
4) Ideally, I'd like to settle each card, and be able to pay off that settlement in installments.
My questions:
1) Who should I call/contact first, so I can stop freaking out? :-)
2) Should I conisder bankruptcy? I'm afraid my income, or ratio of debt to income, is such that chapter 7 might not be realistic. And if there's an option that will have a less severe affect on my credit, I'd like to pursue it. In in all honesty, I guess it's a matter of pride. And with one card already charged off, it seems a good bit of the potential damage has already been done.
3) Are there companies that operate like a DMP, but where I make payments on a settlement amount, rather than total amount? IE, where I can call and say "Cards X and Y have offered to settle, but I need someone to front the money so I can pay it off in installments?"
4) What are some names of some reputable DMPs? I've searched the forum, but it appears you're not allowed to mention names. I did see a lot of positive mention of CCCS, but I'm not sure they're even around anymore? Feel free to PM.
5) What are my options with the card that's been sent to collections? I'm assuming any sort of DMP is out of the question there, though I expect I can probably settle. But if I go the bankruptcy route, I don't want to be throwing away even more money there, at the moment.
Without any further advice, I'll probably try to settle the two cards that aren't charged off, working out some sort of payment schedule either with the cards or a third party. I'm really at a loss on what to do with the card in collections. I'll most likely throw them the lump sum they want before they'll setup a payment schedule, so I can at least stop worrying about legal issues over the hollidays.
Thanks in advance. Any and all advice would be greatly appreciated. I know I just dumped a lot out here, and I know I am the worlds biggest idiot to let myself get into this situation.
Dont have much advise to offer you except this: Dont beat yourself up or keep telling us that you messed up and your sorry for it. Damn near all of us are here because we all did the same thing, to one degree or another, that you did. We all have our stories and our reasons. The great thing about this place is that there is no need to defend or give excuses for your past. The fact that you are here, like the rest of us, shows that you are taking the first steps to fix what is broken by educating yourself.
So, dont worry that anyone here is judging you. We are all in the same big glass house, and theres not a stone to be found.
I would suggest that you first list each and every debt, and determine its associated statute of limitations for legal indebetness. If the SOL has expired on any debt, it would not be my focus for payment.
Bringing of legal action against you on those debts that are not time-barred would not be the end of the world. If that happens, make sure that when you go to court, you bring a full accounting of your current financial status. If judgment is found against you, the judge will consider your ability to pay in any court-ordered execution of the judgment. Get your financial records in order now, both to determine your SOL status, and prepare for the contingency of legal action.
As for how to avoid legal action, I know that you have tried the services of debt consultants, but a good one might be able to provide some alternatives.
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Thanks in advance. Any and all advice would be greatly appreciated. I know I just dumped a lot out here, and I know I am the worlds biggest idiot to let myself get into this situation.
You won't be judged here for your credit "Boo Boos" just be honest and you will get the
best help and advice anyone could ask for.
We have all done some things in our lives that I am sure we aren't proud of
look at my starting scores you can see I was a big dummy but the fact is
your here now trying to fix your mistakes as the rest of us are, anyone can make
a mistake but it takes a bigger person to admit it and then fix it!!!
Look at everyones signiture, we are all there, or we have been there...
To begin, we do need you to pull your reports from annualcreditreport.com and grab all three....
Make a list (I used Excel) and post it here so that we can see where to begin!
Hi and Welcome!!
llecs is a moderator here and he (and others) has written some AMAZING posts about how to batten down the hatches and learn to stick to a tight budget until you climb out of this hole. Hopefully he will come along and send you the links bc I have no idea how to do that. I'm kinda not computer savvy. You can read about the "snowball method" of getting out of cc debt.
I totally know about constantly freaking out and panicking so I just thought I'd send you a positive message that you will get out of the hole, and if you believe the hole is too big, and you can never recover, go see a bk attorney. The bankruptcy section here has some great information. You could have the attorney lined up, and only go for it if you get served, but as RobertEG said, judgment aren't the end of the world, JUST SHOW UP IN COURT!! That's where the biggest mistakes happen, people putting their heads in the sand - you need to NOT do that if you get served.
I sent you a PM on the DMP compnay I used.


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Aboard The Excel
By Bill Roecker
We boarded Bill Pooles 124-foot sport fisher on a Friday morning, assisted by the crew and Sean Sebrings red-shirted dockworkers. Sean inspected the cart loads of gear, as required by homeland security. There were 31 of us on the six-day Dan Colonello open charter. Partner Paul Sweeney and I stowed our clothing and several boxes of sponsor prizes in our stateroom, which left just enough room to open the door.
Skipper Justin Fleck ordered lines cast off and we motored out to the bait receivers to load several hundred scoops of sardines, then headed south to fish. That afternoon our skipper called the group into the galley to explain the ships procedures and safety practices. He said we might go to Guadalupe Island or to the more distant Alijos Rocks. We would have four days to fish at the lupe, he said, or two at the rocks.
Ill make my decision after I talk to the other boats, he said. Well go to the spot where we can get the best action.
There were a couple of father-son teams aboard, and one couple: John and Shannon Nutt. Everyone signed a release for photos and video, and in exchange got a bag of fishing tackle from the sponsors of FishingVideos.com that included Tady, Catchy and Salas jigs, 40 and 60-pound fluorocarbon from Seaguar, Mustad hooks and a calendar and an Excel DVD from Bill Roecker, along with a promise of a free video from the trip. Dan Colnello, our chartermaster and a Los Angeles MTA exec, also raffled off various prizes each evening of the trip.
That evening the skipper made his decision: wed straight-line it for two days to Alijos. It had some risk. What if the fishing went sour at The Rocks? Still, it seemed to Justin the best bet for a good catch of quality tuna and yellowtail.
Were going after the best fishing, he said. We should roll in there about eight in the morning, day after tomorrow.
The next day was a travel day, plenty of time for anglers to set up their gear. Most had half a dozen outfits to ready; tackle ranging from 25 to 60-pound-rated rods, reels and line. Some brought tackle that was even heavier. Before the day was over, we had a new passenger, an exhausted dove lost at sea under the overcast.
To spice up our long days cruise, Paul and I held a raffle, with a prize for everyone. The grand prize was a new Accurate 870 C reel, won on the first draw by Gary Gram of Woodland Hills. Other prizes included a pair of big, flashy Spinnerhead jigs from Catchy Tackle, some Catchy wahoo bombs, more iron jigs and products like fishing belts, hats, gloves, shirts and shorts from AFTCO, and boxes of large Mustad circle and weighted Dink hooks. Free spool fill-ups of Mustad 40 and 60-pound Ultra line were offered to all.
Delayed a bit by a strong uphill current, we pulled into The Rocks about 8:30 the next morning and trolled around the shallows without a wahoo strike. Skipper Fleck anchored up and before we were completely settled back, yellowfin tuna were biting, much to his relief. The tuna bit in flurries most of the two days we stayed. Sometimes we had a dozen or more hookups going, which kept the deckhands busy. Fishing near the bottom in 180 feet produced yellowtail.
Our meals were prepared by Justins twin brother Jason, who did his best to keep us fat and happy, with dinners of pork chops, baseball (thick, fillet-like) steaks, chicken fillets, pork loin and everyones favorite, Jasons wahoo enchiladas for a lunch. Breakfast offered eggs to order, French toast, bacon, eggs Benedict, cereal and the other usual traditional fare. Fresh oatmeal with raisins and brown sugar was served by cooks assistant Stanley Paurazas to those like myself who wanted it.
Our group, noted the skipper, had numerous first-timers who may have expected to fish closer to port for smaller yellowtail. They may have been somewhat intimidated by our destination and the size of the tuna hanging around, boiling and occasionally crashing on our sardines. Some yellowfin were up to 100 pounds. With the steady bite and the help of second skipper Mike Ramirez and his deckhands, the new fishermen had plenty of time to make their mistakes and the needed corrections, so by the end of the second day nearly everyone could hook and land yellowfin of 30 to 50 pounds, no problem.
The big dogs lurking in the strike zone were another matter. Most of us had one or two opportunities on 70 to 100-pounders during the two days. I hung a whopper on 40-pound gear. After 35 minutes I had the fish up nearly close enough to see when the line popped. Others lost big ones to tangles, reel failure or just plain pooped out. Quite a few big fish found their way aboard however, again due to the help of the crew. Older brother Joel Fleck, Derrick Waldman, Rene Sanchez and Corey OBrien earned passenger praise for their efforts and expertise, saving many tuna.
Fishing with several of Accurate's new two-speed small reels, I found I had no problem bringing in medium-sized tuna on their smallest models like the 197 and 270. When the fish was straight up and down, and I couldn't get a wind in high gear, I just switched to low gear and commenced to crank 'em up like a bass. This has got to be a boon to all anglers like myself who are getting long in the tooth and whose muscles get sore faster than they used to. I found the same thing to be true with yellowtail, a fish notorious for going down and staying there. I made a mental note: no more single speed reels for me on fish of over 15 or 20 pounds. Thanks to the boys at Accurate for putting these jewels on the market.
Yellowfin boiled around the boat, but nearly all our biters came from the strike zone, 100 to 300 feet behind the stern. Most were hooked on 3/0 to 5/0 circle hooks on 30 to 50-pound line, making for a fair fight. The trick was to get a swimming sardine to pull your line into the strike zone at speed. Baits that qualified had better than a 50-50 chance of getting bit, until about four in the afternoon.
The very best method of drawing a strike on this trip proved to be balloon fishing with live sardines on 50-pound line with a 5/0 circle hook. I got out to the zone twice on the balloon (we fished in rotation through the roster), and had solid takes within a minute of arrival. That was close to the general experience, and there was good excitement in seeing the fish boil on the baits before eating them. Like the rest of the anglers aboard Excel, I can now say I am sold on helium balloon fishing.
We caught two wahoo on our first day at The Rocks. The first came to a fortunate angler on monofilament line. He was lucky. The second was caught by assistant chef Stan, on a blue and chrome Tady 4/0 jig Stan dropped to the bottom for yellowtail. He didnt have wire leader either. That wahoo made memorable enchiladas. Those who went with wire didnt get bit. I thought there wasnt much skin around, and what was there was cagey, having been hard-fished recently.
The Royal Polaris and the Horizon (a dive boat) shared the Rocks with us the first day, and Intrepid joined the group on the second. The full moon failed to slow the bite, and 12 to 15 knots of breeze had no effect, except to make a light chop on the small, four-foot swell. We had a very good yellowtail bite on the second morning, followed by another extended tuna snap. When we dragged anchor the fish followed us out, so skipper Fleck didnt bother to reset until the action slowed. When he started the Excel forward, the evicted sardines hiding under the boat stirred the non-biting tuna to a great show that lasted about two minutes. By now we all realized the value of sun lotion, as we reddened under the overcast.
If we had a problem, it was caused by hordes of rudderfish and triggerfish picking up scraps around the stern. A lethargic bait was easy meat for those bully boys, and you might not even feel them eating your sardine off the hook. Twice that morning I got hooed. I saw the telltale slashing splashes on my baits, felt the quick take and the quicker release of pressure on the rod. I reeled in to see I had not only lost my fluorocarbon leader but a couple of feet of mainline as well. I tried again with a wire leader. No dice.
Mustad sent me some new 39942BLN circle hooks, heavy wire hooks with a black finish and a very sharp, slighted beaked point and a little more barb than similar types by other makers. They seemed a bit large for the sardines and the local quarry, but I didnt have a single bait come off during a cast, and I caught two tuna and a yellowtail on one. I judged them successful, at least until I can hang a bigger tuna on one.
About four p.m. we had to leave, nearly limited out on tuna. The yellowfin put on another show when we pulled the hook, but this time we were ready and finished up our limits on the frisky, frothing tuna. It was a great ending to a great visit to The Rocks.
Skipper Fleck had one more trick up his sleeve on or six-day tuna flyer. The next day he stopped at a high spot some distance offshore from San Pablo. The spot was corroded, as the skippers say, with yellowtail of eight to 28 pounds. The first fish was hooked before we started to drift, and when it came to the boat there were half a dozen schoolmates on its flanks, all wanting some of whatever the first one had. We obliged, and the melee was on.
These yellows were thicker than rust on sunken iron, and they literally bit everything we showed them: bait, metal jigs, plastic swim baits, etc. We finished out our limits in about 45 minutes on the insane frenzied yellowtail, and skipper Fleck surprised us once more.
Were going to end it up with a crew fishing contest, he said over the ships speaker system. Well have a 15-minute time limit and the biggest yellowtail caught by a crewman will win a set of cord-wrapped dykes and long-nose pliers and a case to wear them both.
Lanky crewman Derek Waldman proved to have the hot hand, as he fished his way to the top of the pack by yo-yoing a Salas 6X Jr. jig tied to 50-pound Big Game line on a boat rig. His winning yellowtail weighed 27 pounds on the chartermasters hand scale.
Were gonna call it a trip, now, said skipper Fleck to his smiling, just about exhausted group. Break down your gear before tomorrow morning when we wash down the boat. Put your tackle away and bundle your rods. Its been a good one, and now were going home.
Excel docked at Fishermans Landing at six a.m. September 18. Her six-day flyer was a fine success, with limits of yellowfin and yellowtail. Skipper Fleck weighed the best tuna and John Nutt of Palmdale won first place, while his wife Shannon tied for third place.
John Nutts yellowfin weighed 67.7 pounds. He got it with a sardine on a 6/0 ringed super Mutu hook on 50-pound Blackwater fluorocarbon leader and 50-pound Big Game line. He fished with a Shimano Trinidad 40 reel and a six and a half-foot Calstar rod.
It just about killed me, remarked John.
Keith Wolf of Lancaster was second for a 67.5-pounder. Shannon Nutt and Tim Weaver of Rio Vista tied for third place with identical 61.8-pound tuna. They were joined in the lineup shot by Earl Aubuchon of Las Vegas, who found the trips best yellowtail at Alijos Rocks, a 42.6-pound mossback.


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Have you every experienced a dogs birth?
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Giving away Water Kefir Grains (Montpellier)
I make my own water kefir and regularly have extra grains to give away.
Water kefir is a pro-biotic drink that's more palatable than kombucha and is incredibly easy to make. Have a look here to find out just how easy:
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One way to cook pattypan squash is to stuff the roasted squash shells with a combination of sauteed squash flesh, shallot, garlic, salt and pepper, corn, lima beans, pecans and thyme. The dish is served immediately after filling.Continue Reading
Overstuffed Pattypan Squash
This easy recipe yields four servings.
Prep Time: 30 min.
Cook Time: 15 min.
Ready In: 45 min.
Heat the oven to 400 F and place a sheet pan in to heat for around 15 minutes. Meanwhile, prepare the squash by removing the ends and halving crosswise. Scoop out the seeds and flesh, leaving a shell with a width of half an inch. Discard the seeds but reserve the flesh. Brush the inside of the squash with half the olive oil and sprinkle with half each of the salt and pepper. Roast cut side down for 15 minutes or until tender and browned.
While the shells are cooking, chop the reserved squash flesh finely and add to the remaining olive oil heated in a skillet on medium. Also add the shallot, garlic and the remaining salt and pepper. Cook for up to 3 minutes, or until soft, stirring occasionally, and then add the corn, lima beans, pecans and thyme to heat for a further minute. Fill the shells with the mixture and serve hot.


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ORANGEBURG — No injuries have been reported after a Bamberg District One school bus caught on fire.
The Times and Democrat of Orangeburg reports that the bus began burning at around 3:30 p.m. Thursday.
District Superintendent Phyllis Schwarting says the driver and students were able to get off the bus safely.
Officials say the fire seems to have started in the engine compartment and spread quickly. Schwarting says the bus' engine had been checked out Thursday morning in Orangeburg.


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"Be very careful if you make a woman cry .... Ha'Shem counts her tears. Every tear a woman sheds is equivalent of a man's sacrifices in life"
~ Tractate Baba Mezi'a 59a ~
Usually a sign of weakness. Of unchecked emotion. Some would say they reflect a lack of control.
It's no secret that a man's biggest nightmare is to be caught crying. Men don't cry. Not real men at least.
Controlling emotion has been seen since time immemorial as a sign of strength.
So real. So human. So normal. They express sincerity at times. Compassion at others.
A gentle person cries. A sensitive person cries.
Tears express genuineness.
When it hurts we cry.
When we are touched we cry.
In pain and in joy we cry.
On a wedding day we cry.
When a baby is born we cry.
When a loved one passes on we cry.
In real moments we cry.
Tears, then, express the realest and truest part of us. They reflect our core that is usually concealed and rarely revealed.
To cry, then, is not a sign of weakness. But, perhaps to build walls around our emotion is.
It is strange that we have the capacity to cry, to expel water from our eyes when we are sad. It seems to serve no real purpose .... although science can explain the physiological "why", and mental health experts can explain the psychological "why". That still leaves the real question of "why" tears ..... just why were we created with that capacity?
It seems a mysterious part of what it means to be human to shed tears. And yet, Torah, Tanakh & Talmud are replete with references to tears. It seems less mysterious for Jews ... or so thinks this Jewish girl anyways. Tears are somehow connected to the waters of Shamayim & their separation with the Sad Seas below, Raindrops above and the earth in between.
Rabbi Eleazar said ..... "Since the destruction of the Temple, the gates of tefilah are locked, for it is written, Also when I cry out, he shutteth out my tefilah. Yet though the gates of tefilah are locked, the gates of tears are not, for it is written, Hear my tefilah, Ha'Shem, and give ear unto my cry, hold not thy peace at my tears." ~ Talmud Tractate Baba Mezi'a ~
"A child's tear rends the heavens to reach Ha'Shem" .... An old Yiddish Proverb oft repeated to me in childhood.
So tears penetrate the "Gate of Tears" that gets you through to Ha'Shem, to the one who provides justice & respite for the afflicted, whether they be personal tears or those of Klal Yisrael ... Hashem does not forget a Jewish tear!
That is the purpose of tears in life!
And, I know in life too, there is no such a thing as coincidence If something has happened it's for a reason. Perhaps simple, perhaps not. Just unknown ... to me that is. It is not unknown to Ha'Shem. How could it be??
Hashem doesn't just do things or allow things without reason. Hashem decides and plans for each person what is best for them, on an individual level as he is persuaded .... not a blade of grass sways in the wind, or a wave breaks on a rocky shore, but that Ha'shem has decreed it first. He knows each wisp of wind, as he knows each of us he has created, intimately. And perhaps the reason I don't see the reason, or the hand of Ha'Shem at work is because what I really need is to work on myself to become closer and closer to Hashem. So, each Yisurim that I pass through is to bring me closer to Ha'Shem himself. It is to improve my Bitachon & Emuna in Him.
Hashem is full of Chesed and Rachamim for every Jew in the World. It is knowing this & trusting this, allied with tears that open the gate to Ha'Shem's mercy.
That is the purpose of Tears I think!!
And I wanted to write on this today because it has obsessed my heart recently, not just recently, forever really ..... I am a girl!!!
And, I'll end with a tale from the Artscroll translation of 'The Kinnos of Tisha B'Av' by Rabbi Avraham Chaim Feuer.
And, I'll end with a tale from the Artscroll translation of 'The Kinnos of Tisha B'Av' by Rabbi Avraham Chaim Feuer.
Rabbi Feuer (p.xiv) brings a beautiful story with Rabbi Aryeh Levin a man of rare compassion and sensitivity ......
Once a distraught, recently widowed woman came to him and cried uncontrollably. All of his efforts to console her were of no avail. Finally the widow said that she would accept consolation if he could please answer the following question. "Please tell me what happened to all of my tears? I prayed and prayed for my late husband, I recited chapter after chapter of Tehilim, and shed thousands upon thousands of tears. My very soul flowed into those tears. Were they all wasted?"
Gently, Rav Aryeh replied, "After a hundred and twenty years, when you will leave this world and ascend to the heavenly tribunal, you will see how meaningful and precious your tears were. You will discover that Hashem Himself gathered them in and counted every single teardrop and treasured it like a priceless gem. And you will discover that, whenever some harsh and evil decree was looming over the Jewish people, one of your tears came and washed the evil away, making it null and void. Even one sincere tear is a source of salvation!"
Hearing this the woman burst into a fresh flow of tears ~ not tears of sorrow and grief, but tears of courage and hope. That is where I need to be ......
Thou has counted my wanderings, put Thou my tears into Thy bottle ... are they not in Thy book?
~ Tellihim 56.9 ~
~ Tellihim 56.9 ~


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Registration Open for Healthy U 5K Run/1-Mile Walk
SALISBURY, MD---Healthy U of Delmarva hosts a 5K run and 1-mile non-competitive walk 10 a.m. Saturday, April 2, at the Salisbury University track and field complex on Wayne Street.
Entry fee for the run is $10 in advance, $20 that day. Children 12 and under may register free. There is no fee for the walk, but registration is still required. Day-of registration begins at 9 a.m.
Proceeds benefit Healthy U's summer camps for local children. To download a registration form, visit the Healthy U of Delmarva Web site at www.healthyudelmarva.org. For more information call 410-742-9202.


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Ohio State's Jared Sullinger and Wisconsin's Jordan Taylor were named preseason first-team All-Americans, the Associated Press announced on Monday. Sullinger was a unanimous selection, while Taylor was the only senior on the squad. FULL STORY
Led by Sullinger, the Buckeyes are ranked No. 3 in the AP's preseason poll, while Taylor's Badgers are No. 15. Michigan is also ranked in the top 25, coming in at No. 18. Michigan State, Purdue, Illinois and Minnesota are all receiving at least one vote outside the poll. COMPLETE POLL


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Through this training session, you can understand your responsibilities at work area
Technical Job skill:1. Working process to generate solar power
2. PV Solar Rooftop and Power Plant Calculation, Design
3. Soft skill to design SPV plant
4. Electrical equipments handling & its function
5. Mechanical equipments and its function
6. Site survey and evaluation of various environmental parameters
7. System Installation Process -
Civil Work
Mechanical Work
Electrical Work
8. System Test & Commissioning
9. Site Operation and Maintenance Job
10. Occupational health and safety process
Professional Skills:You can able to
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2. Fill report form, make documentation
3. Communicate with supervisor and co ordinate with co-workers
4. work as a team member for achieving quality work/customer satisfaction
5. Understand company's policies and needs
IST can provide skill training to do the job role as:
- Install photovoltaic (PV) systems in accordance with codes and standards using drawings, schematics, and instructions.
- Conduct engineering site audits to collect structural, electrical, and related site information for use in the design of residential or commercial solar power systems.
- Design or coordinate design of photovoltaic (PV) systems, including system components, for residential and commercial buildings.
- Create electrical single-line diagrams, panel schedules, or connection diagrams for solar electric systems
- PV design and energy simulation solution with software and accurate solar electricity generation calculations.
- hourly electricity generation using scientific, industry-standard mathematical models, Create detailed economic analyses
- Shading analyses, Site selection, Accurate energy calculations, Design optimization, System layouts, Fast string design, Detailed and customized reports
- Develop design specifications and functional requirements for residential, commercial, or industrial solar energy systems or components.
- Review specifications and recommend engineering or manufacturing changes to achieve solar design objectives.
- Provide technical direction or support to installation teams during installation, start-up, testing, system commissioning, or performance monitoring.
- Perform of solar photovoltaic (PV) generation system performance or energy production to optimize efficiency.
- Develop standard operation procedures and quality or safety standards for solar installation work.
- review or inspection of completed solar installation projects, Inspect finished project
- Web-based Monitoring Service - Real-time remote monitoring of power generation
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Registration Fee: Rs.7,500/-
Training Fee : Rs. 17,499/-
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Course Fee for International Students
Registration Fee: $ 210 (US Dollar)
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Solar Panel Installation Technician Trainer - Awardee by ESSI, NSDC, Govt of India
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Place of Posting: IST Lucknow
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Location: Kurnool, A.P.
Trained by: IST Lucknow Branch
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We all know the rhyme: something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue (and for all you Brits, a sixpence in your shoe, too). While it's an old saying, many brides still choose to follow these unofficial rules in accessorising their gowns.
If you're a stickler for tradition and want a little burst of blue in your bridal look, subtlety is the key. Small accessories like earrings are the ideal way to keep things classic and stylish. Click through below for five of our favourite picks:
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The latest controversial video to instill rage across the internet has involved a Chinese banking trainer spanking some of his worst performing employees in a training exercise, an act that some believe may have been an excuse for the man to fulfill his sexual fantasies…
The event transpired at a training session for the Changzhi Zhangze Rural Commercial Bank where over 200 employees witnessed a trainer grill 8 employees as to why they received the lowest scores on a training exercise, following up this interrogation with a physical assault on their posteriors – and apparently also shaving their heads afterwards.
A video capturing the ridiculous "punishment":
The bank's chairman and deputy governor have been suspended as a result of the incident, additionally prompting an apology from the trainer who has stated that the spanking was "a training model I have tried for years" and was not a decision by the bank's executives – implying that this means of "disciplinary action" had apparently been doled out for quite some time.
An investigation has already been set in motion by the Shanxi Rural Credit Co-operatives Union (the bank's regulator), additionally promising compensation for the victims involved – whatever that may be for individuals who have been paddled against their will.
Naturally the event has garnered an overwhelming amount of opprobrium online, with most of it being directed toward the trainer's apology, focusing more on directing the blame from his superiors onto himself rather than apologizing to those he abused as it did.


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Joseph Gordon-Levitt brought his A-game— and some very strangely shaved facial hair — for his first time hosting Saturday Night Live.
In the most memorable sketches of the evening, The Dark Knight Rises actor played the son of the Dos Equis beer's faux spokesman, the self-styled Most Interesting Man in the World. Among his special abilities? He can make a woman cringe just by entering a room and he can almost do a 180 on his razor scooter. So why did he make Tres Equis Beer? "Because he was never there for me":
Gordon-Levitt then played a hypnotist who may or may not have hypnotized an audience member into undressing and acting like a T-Rex and may or may not have ruined the life of said audience member:
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He then played a scarf designer-turned-Unstankable clothing line designer who stopped by "The Finer Things" talk show to talk about London Fashion Week and, among other things, Helmut Lang's "scardigan." He also brought a pricey piece of Hermes swag for rappers and hosts Suede and Fort Knox. How many cappuccinos would you give it?:
New cast member Kate McKinnon, who joined SNL at the end of last season, won over many new fans during "Weekend Update." With her impression of Ann Romney, she defended husband Mitt Romney against Republican critics (Ron Paul "is a lunatic who doesn't understand how voting works") and talked about how hard it is to be a Republican. "If you're a Democrat, you get to eat with cool people like George Clooney. If you're a Republican, you get to shake Jon Voight's cold lizard hand." And look at how her hair moves!:
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Precious Takes Home Five Independent Spirit Awards
That's every award it was nominated for.
Precious cleaned up at last night's Independent Spirit Awards, bringing home trophies for best feature, best director (Lee Daniels), best first screenplay (Geoffrey Fletcher), best female lead (Gabourey Sidibe), and best supporting female (Mo'Nique). So every award Precious was nominated for, it won. Not bad! The best actor trophy (a bird sitting on top of a pole) went to Jeff Bridges for Crazy Heart, and Woody Harrelson won for best supporting actor for The Messenger. But the biggest award of the night went to a film not even nominated for an Oscar. That's right, Anvil! The Story of Anvil! won best documentary. Metal!
Best Feature: Precious: Based on the Novel Push by Sapphire
Best Director: Lee Daniels, Precious
Best Male Lead: Jeff Bridges, Crazy Heart
Best Female Lead: Gabourey Sidibe, Precious
Best Supporting Male: Woody Harrelson, The Messenger
Best Supporting Female: Mo'Nique, Precious
Best First Feature: Crazy Heart
Best Screenplay: Scott Neustadter and Michael H. Weber, (500) Days of
Best First Screenplay: Geoffrey Fletcher, Precious
Best Cinematography: A Serious Man
Robert Altman Award: A Serious Man
Best Documentary: Anvil! The Story of Anvil
Best Foreign Film: An Education
John Cassavetes Award (best feature made for under $500,000): Humpday
Acura Someone to Watch Award: Kyle Patrick Alvarez, Easier With Practice
Chaz & Roger Ebert: Truer Than Fiction Award (emerging director of non-fiction features): Bill Ross and Turner Ross, 45365


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(Pictured: Fernando Córdova Hernández, Seth Bockley)
Post written by Devon de Mayo
Our time working in Mexico with the On the Road program was so fruitful. It was full of laughter and explorations of clown, improv and language. We are working towards a finished one-act, now titled Guerra: A Clown Play. Our three amazing Mexican clown performers Artus, Fernando and Madeliene along with Seth and I found our groove in Mexico and worked through 8-hour rehearsal days to build and shape our play. It was a productive week full of joking, rehearsing and frozen yogurt.
However, I feel like our last evening brought home the serious side of our chosen theme "guerra." As we sat discussing the two invited performances we did of our work-in-progress, our discussion turned to the reality of the theme we had chosen – violence and war – as artists from Mexico and America. A friend of Artus' commented "the difference between Mexico and America right now is that we're not safe in Mexico." The bluntness of this statement was alarming. It's true. We face a very different reality in America than our neighbors in Mexico. "We live in a failed state," said more than one of our collaborators. Everyone we met was so thoughtful, kind, gracious and positive, but also everyone had a story. I can't recall a person we met who had not had a brush with gun violence, kidnapping, theft, or lawlessness. It is a reality in Mexico in a way that I can't possibly know. In fact, one of the most startling things was the casualness of how people tell about their brushes with crime. These often harrowing stories were told as if it were natural to encounter such things. And of course, in Mexico these days, it is. It was humbling.
It was a very interesting note to leave Mexico on. One guest commented that our piece is very funny…in Mexico City. But would be received very differently in Chihuahua or Juarez. I had gotten so wrapped up in the clowning that the reality of what our two nations face together, this crisis, seemed distant. And yet in that final day of working together it came strongly back into focus.
One thing I took away from that late night conversation, was that there was a strong interest from our Mexican invited audience to know how this material will go over in the states. And I realized that I would love to help facilitate a dialogue between Mexicans and Americans and perhaps we could do that if we stage this play in both countries and find ways to put our audiences in touch with one another. Mexico City and Chicago are in the same time zone, so perhaps it could even happen in real time. Plus, there seems to be a willingness to have a difficult discussion after you laugh. At least that is something this work has taught me. Laughter is a great gateway to discussion. It loosens us up, takes away the taboo and lets us ask the questions we all fear are "dumb questions." Now, this component of audience dialogue is at the forefront of my thinking when planning next steps for the piece.
Devon de Mayo is a Chicago based director and the Co-Artistic Director of Dog & Pony Theatre Co. She serves as director of education at Northlight theatre and also teaches adjunct at Northwestern University, at the Chicago high school for the arts and the national high school institute. This spring Devon will direct a new musical for Dog & Pony and an adaptation of An Actor Prepares at the University of Chicago.
Seth Bockley is a playwright and director at large. His plays include February House (with lyricist/composer Gabriel Kahane), Ask Aunt Susan, The Twins Would Like To Say, Laika's Coffin, Boneyard Prayer. Adaptations: Jon and CommComm (from short stories by George Saunders). Directing: The Ugly One by Marius von Mayenburg, Civilization (all you can eat) and 1001 by Jason Grote, and Jon, winner of the 2008 Jeff Award for Best New Adaptation. He was a recipient of Theater Communications Group's New Generations grant from 2005-2007, and is currently an artist in residence at the University of Chicago.
The Global Connections program was designed by TCG and is funded by The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation. Learn more here.


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39 Facts About Comedy
What is comedy? What makes it different from tragedy? It's all in your point of view, according to Mel Brooks. John Green has a lot of things to tell you about comedy -in movies, TV, and standup, in the latest mental_floss video. Don't worry, it's more trivia than philosophy.


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Elder Abuse
Federal definitions of elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation appeared for the first time in the 1987 Amendments to the Older Americans Act. These definitions were legally defined to provide guidelines for identifying the problems and not for enforcement purposes. Definitions of Elder Abuse & Mistreatment vary considerably from a state in terms of what constitutes abuse, neglect or exploitation of the elderly.
Elder abuse or mistreatment is classified into three basic categories:
- Domestic Elder Abuse – Any of several forms of maltreatment of an older person by someone who has a special relationship with the elder (a spouse, sibling, child, friend, or a caregiver), that occur in the elder's home, or in the home of the caregiver.
- Institutional Elder Abuse – Abuse that occurs in residential facilities for older persons (e.g., nursing homes, foster homes, group homes, board and care facilities). Perpetrators of institutional abuse usually are persons who have a legal or contractual obligation to provide elder individuals with care and protection (e.g., paid caregivers, staff, professionals).But this type of Elder Abuse can be controlled by finding true caring affordable assisted living directory. Then by hiring that service from the directory for the senior care, we can achieve peaceful living for our older people. But many Institutions for senior healthcare do not perform their duties which they are supposed to do. Many seniors fall due to institutional staff's negligence. There should be proper training on seniors fall prevention so it can be reduced to save many lives.
- Self-neglect or Self-abuse – Neglect is defined as refusal or failure to fulfill any part of a person's obligations or duties. Self-neglect is a controversial category in relation to elder abuse. The following questions lie at the heart of this controversy. If an individual is competent but chooses to neglect their personal health or safety, is this abuse? Potential factors leading to self-neglect may include long-term chronic self-neglect, dementia, illness, malnutrition & overmedication, depression, and substance abuse. Is intervention, particularly, involuntary intervention, appropriate in cases of self-neglect? These questions depend on the individual case and circumstances, you should seek professional assistance to guide you in making these determinations.
Types of Elder Abuse
The major types of Elder Abuse include the following:
Physical Abuse:
Defined as the use of physical force that may result in bodily injury, physical pain, or impairment. Physical abuse may include but is not limited to such acts of violence as striking (with or without an object), hitting, beating, pushing, shoving, shaking, slapping, kicking, pinching, and burning. In addition, inappropriate use of drugs and physical restraints, force-feeding and physical punishment of any kind also are examples of physical abuse.
Signs and symptoms of physical abuse include, but are not limited to:
- Bruises, black eyes, welts, lacerations, and rope marks.
- Bone fractures, broken bones, and skull fractures.
- Open wounds, cuts, punctures, untreated injuries in various stages of healing.
- Sprains, dislocations, and internal injuries/bleeding.
- Broken glasses/frames, physical signs of being subjected to punishment and signs of being restrained.
- Laboratory findings of medication overdose or underutilization of prescribed drugs.
- An elder's report of being hit, slapped, kicked or mistreated.
- An elder's sudden change in behavior.
- The caregiver's refusal to allow visitors to see an elder alone.
Sexual abuse is defined as non-consensual sexual contact of any kind with an elderly person. Sexual contact with any person incapable of giving consent is also considered sexual abuse. It includes, but is not limited to, unwanted touching, all types of sexual assault or battery, such as rape, sodomy, coerced nudity, and sexually explicit photographing.


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The Fairmont State Alumni Association invites FSU alumni and friends to attend a special event during the 2016 Mountain East Conference Tournament in Charleston.
The Alumni Association will host a social, presented by Hendrickson & Long, from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday, March 4, at Celsius Lounge, 212 Hale St., Charleston. Transportation will be provided to the Civic Center for evening session games. Admission to the social is free, but gifts to the Fairmont Fund are encouraged.
The Fairmont State athletic department will be offering a $1 general admission ticket to any fan that donates a non-perishable food or personal care item at Saturday's basketball doubleheader against Shepherd.
The doubleheader will begin at 2 p.m. with the women's game and will be followed by the men's contest at approximately 4 p.m. Stations will be set up at both gates on Saturday to collect items as fans enter the arena.
Students, faculty and fans are invited to the Falcon Center at 12:30 p.m. Thursday, March 7, to celebrate the success of the men's and women's basketball teams this season. The celebration will take place in front of The Nickel, which is located on the second floor of the Falcon Center.
Coaches from both teams and President Rose are expected to congratulate the players and address the fans for exceptional 2012-13 seasons.
Fairmont State University students have an opportunity to ride a 55-passenger bus to Charleston today, March 2, to watch the Fighting Falcons men's and women's basketball teams compete in WVIAC Championship games.
The bus leaves at 10 a.m. from the parking lot beside Duvall-Rosier Field. Students should arrive at 9:30 a.m.; seats are first-come, first-served. There is no cost for riding the bus, but students will need to bring $5 for game tickets.
Jerrod Calhoun has been named the 11th head men's basketball coach at Fairmont State, Director of Athletics Rusty Elliott announced on April 17.
To view a photo gallery of the news conference, click here. To view video of the news conference, click here.
Fairmont State's 2010-11 women's basketball media guide was recognized as fourth-best in the country, the College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA) announced in May.
Get the inside scoop on the women's basketball program by listening to "Coach Mac's Corner," available weekly on fightingfalcons.com. Listen to the most recent show right here!
The show, presented by Wilson Martino Dental, is hosted by Jason Young, who will be calling Fairmont State basketball all season long.
FAIRMONT, W.Va. -- Due to transportation problems for Ohio State-Newark, tonight's season opener between the Falcons and the Titans has been cancelled. There is no make-up date for the teams at this point, although the teams are working on trying to play this weekend. Log on to www.fightingfalcons.com for updated information.
The West Virginia Hoop Group Jam Fest will bring thousands of young athletes and their families to Fairmont today, July 14, and Thursday, July 15. Teams will also be competing in Morgantown on Friday, July 16.
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. -- Fairmont State's men's and women's basketball teams will be participating in the 2010 NCAA tournament. This marks the first time as NCAA members the programs have made the tournament in the same year. The FSU men earned the eight seed in the Atlantic region and will take on Indiana (Pa.) on March 13. Fresh off their WVIAC Championship the women's team also earned an eight seed and will take on the one seed Gannon on March 12.


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This has to be one of the best value wine offers we've seen here on Buckscoop in long time! WineMarket have released a $50 off voucher (required minimum spend of $120) which can be applied to their current promotion of "Big Bad Bargain" cases of mixed label wines for some unbelievable savings.
These mixed cases are all priced at $65 with half price delivery ($4) also thrown in by WineMarket. That gives you a per-bottle-price of just under $6 each including shipping, which is a great value offer all on it's own. You have a choice of a dozen different reds, whites or a mix of both in these bundles with well known wines such as Wolf Blass, Angoves Nine Vines, Thomas Goss, Crackerjack and more. To my knowledge, the afore mentioned wines easily sell for $10 a bottle on average from other online wine stores - and that's when they're marked as "on sale". So immediately, even as the deal currently stands, you're getting a good discount off market prices by the looks of it.
However, to make this an outstanding deal, you'll want to pick up two cases which then gets you past the minimum spend threshold of the above voucher allowing you to deduct $50 off the total price. Applying the voucher at checkout will drop the price for both cases from $130 down to just $80. Calculating the price you're then paying per bottle works out at a measly $3.33 each!
Shipping costs another $7.99 on top, but even at a total of $87.99 with delivery for 24 bottles of wine, that's hardly anything to complain about. In fact, choosing not to take up this offer means you're missing out on a very rare opportunity to get wine like this for under the $4 a bottle mark - a price level which isn't likely to be seen again anytime soon. Note, the $50 off voucher expires on Sunday the 7th of September.
Your choice of mixed "Big Bad Bargain" wine bundles are as follows...
1.) Big Bad Bargain Whites Dozen
* 2 x Kissing Booth Margaret River Sauvignon Blanc Semillon 2013
* 1 x Fairview Ridge Clare Valley Riesling 2014
* 1 x Thomas Goss McLaren Vale Chardonnay 2013
* 1 x ANGOVES NINE VINES RIESLING 2014
* 2 x Terra Vega Chilean Sauvignon Blanc 2013
* 2 x Wolf Blass Eaglehawk Sauvignon Blanc 2013
* 1 x Tatty Rd Chardonnay 2012
* 2 x Crackerjack Sauvignon Blanc 2014
* 2 x Kissing Booth Margaret River Sauvignon Blanc Semillon 2013
* 1 x Fairview Ridge Clare Valley Riesling 2014
* 1 x ANGOVES NINE VINES RIESLING 2014
* 2 x Terra Vega Chilean Sauvignon Blanc 2013
* 2 x Rook's Lane Shiraz 2013
* 1 x Crackerjack Shiraz 2013
* 1 x ANGOVES NINE VINES SHIRAZ 2013
* 2 x Malindi Clare Valley Shiraz 2011
3.) Big Bad Bargain Reds Dozen
* 1 x Wolf Blass Eaglehawk Cabernet Sauvignon 2013
* 2 x Malindi Clare Valley Shiraz 2011
* 2 x Rook's Lane Merlot 2013
* 2 x Marques de Carano Reserva 2009
* 2 x Rook's Lane Shiraz 2013
* 2 x Crackerjack Shiraz 2013
* 1 x ANGOVES NINE VINES SHIRAZ 2013


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Turmeric Ginger Beer
Fresh turmeric makes this simple homemade ginger beer bright, electric yellow. Spicy, lightly sweet and refreshing, this is a perfect cold treat for ginger lovers. One surprise: my favorite method for making ginger beer turns out to be the simplest.
Black Cake
Nothing says wintry decadence like dried fruits and nuts soaked in rum. And don't worry if you normally hate fruitcake; unless you grew up in the Caribbean, this is not your grandma's fruitcake. And even in the world of wonderfully diverse local fruitcakes, this one is truly unique.


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Nandamuri Balakrishna appeals his fans to reach out to the rain affected victims and help them .
Balayya was quite busy in shooting his 100th film Gautamiputra Satakarni in Madhya Pradesh for last few weeks,
He is back to Hyderabad and enquired about the Heavy rains in Hyderabad and Andhra Pradesh that disrupted the normal life of people. He has urged his fans to help those who are suffering in Hyderabad and AP due to heavy rains.
Balayya took his facebook to post , "Dear beloved fans, It's time for us to unite and help the rain victims in Hyderabad, Guntur, and other areas…. As one, let's make a difference. Stay Safe, (sic).


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Tuskegee University, Auburn University and Alabama State University will collaborate to create the Tuskegee Alliance to Forge Pathways to Academic Careers (T-PAC). This project was created in response to the NSF?s Alliances for Graduate Education and the Professoriate (AGEP) program solicitation (NSF 14-505) for the AGEP-Transformation (AGEP-T) track. The AGEP-T track targets strategic alliances of institutions and organizations to develop, implement, and study innovative evidence-based models and standards for STEM graduate education, postdoctoral training, and academic STEM career preparation that eliminate or mitigate negative factors and promote positive practices for URMs. The T-PAC project will develop, implement, study, and evaluate a model of STEM graduate education focusing on underrepresented minorities (URMs) who are U.S. citizens.
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September 18th, 2012 by WCBC Radio
Approximately 2,000 Medicare eligible Kelly Springfield/Goodyear retirees in the Allegany County have been notified that they are being removed from the group health plan. They have been informed by way of a letter that a third-party company, based in Utah, will send out a packet of information to them and that they should then schedule a phone call to go over their options. David Kurtz with Senior Benefits Services tells WCBC News that the action impacts those retirees and in some cases their spouses…
One Response to "Kelly Retirees Being Removed from Health Plan"
This is nothing new. When I retired from Kelly-Springfield, I was told up front that when I reached 65 years old and was on Medicare that I would no longer have Goodyear insurance.
The letter I received advised me that when I get closer to 65 I should contact them and they would help me find a supplemental insurance plan.
I don't know about the earlier retirees or those who had been union, but those of us who retired as non-union were never promised insurance beyond age 65.


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Stowe Vermont real estate offers you an opportunity to live in a unique community with a world class resort in the heart of the Green Mountains.
Meet Stowe Vermont's premiere real estate team: Peggy Smith, McKee Macdonald and Maggie Macdonald who make up The Smith Macdonald Group of Coldwell Banker Carlson Real Estate. As a team we bring over 45 years of Stowe Area and real estate expertise to every client and customer.
Let our family business help you find your Stowe Vermont dream home. If you are searching for a Stowe condo, Stowe VT luxury property, vacation home or primary residence, Peggy, McKee and Maggie are here to help.
Stowe, VT real estate offers incredible value both from a resort and long term property stand point. Anchored by Stowe Mountain Resort, Stowe Vermont offers a wide range of property options from luxury homes, slopeside condos at Spruce Peak to homes with Mt. Mansfield views, Custom Built Homes and land to build on. Stowe, VT isn't just for second homes; there are a variety of primary home options in all price points.
Working with The Smith Macdonald Group of Coldwell Banker Carlson Real Estate you'll get the highest level of service and a true understanding of what it means to be a Stowe local.


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The owner/manager, Cynthia Foy, lives on site & has extensive experience training & caring for horses.
Cyndi has an eventing background & regularly implements Clinton Anderson Natural Horsemanship into her training.
Some of her accomplishments include:
HA Radnor Hunt Pony Club Graduate.
Successfully competed through Preliminary level of eventing with numerous championships, wins & top placings – including Area II Preliminary Year End Reserve Champion.
Schooled Grand Prix dressage horses in half passes at the trot and canter, piaffe, passage, canter pirouette, and tempi changes.
Successfully competed in a musical kur & a pas de deux on two different horses.
Experienced in training green horses, including off the track thoroughbreds
Villanova University Alumni – Magna Cum Laude dual degrees in accounting & financial business administration
Although Cyndi's background is in dressage & eventing, all breeds and disciplines are welcome & will enjoy the wonderful amenities and care at EquiSport Stables!
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Akaka Knee Length Tube Top
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Downtown Restaurants
Restaurants in downtown Blacksburg participate in Super Bowl 50 by creating specials for the game-day
Advanced Research Computing
Dr. Nicholas Polys, head of the ARC Visualization Group, stands in the VisCube in the Visionarium in Torgersen Hall. The cube is projecting in mono for the camera, but in stereo mode it creates an immersive 3D walkable environment using 3D glasses.
Lovell Press Conference
Montgomery County's Commonwealth Attorney Mary Pettitt answers questions from the media regarding Nicole Lovell's disappearance along with Blacksburg Chief of Police Andrew Wilson Saturday January 30, 2016.
Black Culture Center
A man walks by the Black Culture Center in Squires, Feb. 1, 2016. February is Black History month, bringing a score of celebratory events to Blacksburg.
Virginia Tech Beef Cattle Health Conference
On Jan. 30, 2016 farmers gather to learn more about healthy practices for their cattle. The conference is at Litton-Reaves Auditorium with Dr. Tom Noffinger speaking.
Men's Basketball
Tech Forward, Zach LeDay (32) tries a contested layup against two Louisville players in Wednesday night's 83-91 loss.
VT wrestling vs Newberry College
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Superhard Materials: A Global Strategic Business Report
San Jose, California (PRWEB) July 24, 2014
Follow us on LinkedIn – Superhard materials refer to extremely hard materials with over 40 GPa on the Vickers hardness scale. Owing to their incomparable hardness, superhard materials can scratch, indent or shape any object and hence find use in a wide range of industrial operations related to turning, cutting, drilling, boring and grinding. Cement carbide is generally used in industrial applications for machining tough materials such as carbon steel or stainless steel, while advanced ceramics are used in the production of ceramic products for a number of specific applications, requiring toughness and electrically conductive similar to metals. Tool steels are a combination of carbon and alloy steels that are used for producing tools. Diamond is the strongest natural material, and is hence used in various industrial applications. Even though diamond possesses superior properties, the material has several technological limitations in form of restricted working temperature of up to 600°C and conversion to graphite at temperatures above 900°C. As a result, cubic boron nitride (CBN) is being used as a substitute for diamond in several high temperature applications. With the dynamics of the superhard materials market closely linked to the trends in end-use industries, the market witnessed significant erosion in sales during the 2007-2009 economic recession. Decline in manufacturing output led to broad-based declines in the use of superhard materials in equipment/machinery and manufacturing sectors. However, with manufacturing activity currently gathering momentum, the market is positioned favorably to tap into emerging opportunities.
As stated by the new market research report on Superhard Materials, Asia-Pacific represents the largest and the fastest growing regional market with a CAGR of 6.4% over the analysis period. Developing countries, with their huge population base, strong manufacturing activity, and rising demand for consumer devices, offer significant opportunities for growth. Cemented Carbides represents the largest product market. Though a number of alternative materials have emerged over the years, cemented carbides continue to find preference owing to their productivity, cost, and tool life, particularly in engineering applications. In the coming years, global demand for cemented carbide is expected to grow, led by the continuous growth in automobile production. CBN/PCBN is expected to witness the fastest growth led by its use as an abrasive in machining and cutting applications. Automotive industry continues to be the major end-use segment and a key growth area for CBN abrasives.
Major players covered in the report include Abrasive Technology Inc., Ceradyne Inc., COI Ceramics Inc., CoorsTek Inc., Deutsche Edelstahlwerke GmbH, Diamant Boart S.A., Element Six, ESK Ceramics GmbH & Co. KG, H.C. Starck GmbH, Kennametal Inc., Kyocera Industrial Ceramics Corp., Logan International Inc., Morgan Technical Ceramics, Novatek Inc., Saint-Gobain S.A., Sandvik AB, Sumitomo Electric Hardmetal Corp., U.S. Electrofused Minerals Inc., US Synthetic Corp., ZYP Coatings Inc., among others.
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Our adversary, Satan, has used a number of different tactics to try and thwart the spread of the Gospel as his primary modus operandi.
First, he influenced the Jews and the Romans to kill the Christ, not knowing that he was doing exactly what God knew he would do, and planned for, for the redemption of not just the Jews, but all mankind.
Secondly, Satan attempted to crush the fledgling church through intense periods of persecution, but that only caused it to grow even faster. Then, because persecution failed, he attempted to (and has been most successful in) the corrupting of the Church through false teachings. But now, at the end of our age, he again, is running out of time, so the corruption is being married up with the persecution because he knows his time is short.
The two things he hates most, is our salvation by grace through faith (because of Christ's victory at the cross over death and hell), and the Pre-Tribulation Rapture of the church, because that means (and he knows this) he has only around seven years left. I say around, because I don't know when exactly the Tribulation (or the Day of the Lord) will start, as the Rapture does not trigger the 70th week, but the peace treaty does. (Daniel 9:27)
How do I know Satan hates the Pre-Tribulation Rapture and the prophetic nature of the Bible in general? Just look at what is attacked the most. Just look at what is ridiculed and mocked, and belittled the most (both by the world and professing Christendom), and you'll see what Satan hates.
This world is still under management by Satan (Luke 4:5-6; Eph. 2:2; 1 John 5:19), and he will do whatever he can, to distract, divide, and destroy the faith of the Church today. In military terms (JP 3-13.4), Satan is using both the 'feint' and the 'ruse' as tactics to deceive the church:
Ruses. A ruse is a cunning trick designed to deceive the adversary to obtain friendly advantage. It is characterized by deliberately exposing false or confusing information for collection and interpretation by the adversary (this would be the Church).
Feints. A feint is an offensive action involving contact with the adversary conducted for the purpose of deceiving the adversary as to the location and/or time of the actual main offensive action (this would be the rapture of the Church).
The Church will be raptured into the air, which happens to be Satan's domain (Eph. 2:2) and will undergo the Bema Judgment (1 Cor. 3:9-15; 2 Cor. 5:9-11) along with those who had gone before us into death. When we are raptured, we step out of time and into the eternal state, at which judgment comes to the house of God first (1 Peter 4:17). We were judged for our sins at the cross with Christ, (Col. 2:13-15) and then ourselves undergo the Bema judgment for rewards at the Rapture, after which, depending on our own faithfulness and positions in God's administration, will administrate through Christ's judgment, the world and demonic hosts at the end of the 70th week of Daniel. (Daniel 7:9-27; Matt. 19:28, 25:31-46; 1 Cor. 6:3)
Just like at the end of the 1st century B.C., God will again, break into human history when the time is right, and collect up those who make up the body of Christ, by our baptism and sealing into the body of Christ, by the Holy Spirit. Not only will He transform our lowly estates from mortal, to immortal, but He will bring with Him those who have already died so that we may all receive our glorification, because as Christ (who is the firstfruits) came into His resurrection body, so too will we. (Phil. 3:21-22; 1 John 3:1-3)
Some refuse to accept this truth, because they can only understand it in a matter of 'what's fair'. They argue, "why should only we get to escape what is coming?" "Why not any other generation?" "What makes us better that we should not have to suffer for our faith?"
It's not a matter of fairness, it's a matter of God's eternal purpose. I could ask, why did Christ have to come back in the year 4BC? Why did only that generation get to walk and talk with Jesus from Nazareth? God chose that time for a specific reason, and whether it's because there was the Pax Romana, by which would facilitate the quick spread of the Gospel, or because the Roman's themselves (as the ruling empire) would also have some future role to play, I don't know. I only know that's the way it happened.
Likewise, God will again break into human history in an equally grand fashion, to retrieve those who have been added into the 'firstfruits' (ie…we make up the body of Christ), because of the order, in which God has deemed the stages of redemption. (1 Corinthians 15)
We are at the end of the ages. I say 'ages', as opposed to 'the age', because there have been a lot of 'ages'. We (in the Church age) have existed from Pentecost until today, and like all the other ages before us, had a beginning and at an unspecified time, will also have an end. Think of Pentecost as the beginning of that sliding scale, and we now (21stcentury believers) are at the other end of that sliding scale. Take a step back, and take in the mental picture and you can see the world around us ramping up exponentially. You can see how it's only been within the last 100 years that we've had the technological breakthroughs, and the escalations of: war, disease, natural disasters, global governance, economic disparity, and a thousand other signs which point to a climactic conclusion, just over the horizon. On that sliding scale, we are mere micron from reaching the end of all things.
But God, who is rich in mercy, because of His great love with which He loved us, even when we were dead in trespasses, made us alive together with Christ (by grace you have been saved), and raised us up together, and made us sit together in the heavenly places in Christ Jesus, that in the ages to come He might show the exceeding riches of His grace in His kindness toward us in Christ Jesus. Eph. 2:4-7 NKJV
But God, who is rich in mercy, because of His great love with which He loved us, even when we were dead in trespasses, made us alive together with Christ (by grace you have been saved), and raised us up together, and made us sit together in the heavenly places in Christ Jesus, that in the ages to come He might show the exceeding riches of His grace in His kindness toward us in Christ Jesus. Eph. 2:4-7 NKJV
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About Jericho Cable Car
Jericho Cable Car is one of the most visited recreational sites in Palestine and has been part of our Palestinian memory and life since 1999. It is famous for its unique location, in the oldest city in the world, and for its spectacular views, and connection to the Christian Religion. It provides visitors from all over the world access to the Monastery on the Mount of Temptation.
Jericho Cable Car is comprised of a state of the art cable car linking Tel Jericho to the Mount of Temptation in less than five minutes. The cable is 1330 meters long from the base station to the top station in the mountain. There are 12 cabins and each cabin takes 8 persons with a carrying capacity of 625 persons per hour. Cabin number two takes the wheel chair.


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To improve nursing documentation, don't chart ahead of time, pay attention to the most crucial charting times and write legibly, according to Nurse Together. Not being able to read what a nurse wrote is a common issue with charting that makes it difficult to properly care for a patient.Continue Reading
Some of the more urgent things to write in a chart in regards to a patient include transfers, codes, abnormal vital signs and nurses changing shifts, notes Nurse Together. Other critical times for the chart are taking verbal orders, writing doctor's orders and verifying medication orders. Any critical information in the chart needs to be reported to a doctor quickly, preferably within 30 minutes of the event.
Nurse documentation should also not include general or vague statements, according to Nurse Together. This can cause confusion, and a doctor or other nurse might give the patient the wrong care because of it. If no further details are available, simply write that there were no additional orders or information available at that time.
The nursing documentation needs to be easy to read, free of spelling and grammatical errors, and free of errors, says Nurse Together. Try not to make too many mistakes that need to be crossed out. Write in blue or black ink to make it easier to read, and ensure the information is accurate before writing it in the chart. Also, ensure all information in the chart is objective.Learn more about Careers


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Kamiakin 57, Mercer Island 47, final: Sira Toure hit a clinching 3-pointer, helping sew up the Braves' first state tournament win since 2011.
Kamiakin will face the winner of University-Glacier Peak at 8 a.m. Saturday in the fourth-place game.
Toure finished with 26 points to lead all scorers.
Kamiakin 52, Mercer Island 42, 3:11 left in the game: The Islanders are attempting a rally, but are running low on time.
Sira Toure leads all scorers with 23 points.
Kamiakin 48, Mercer Island 36 end third quarter: The Islanders cut the lead to 44-36, but Amanda Miller made a layup and Holly Ellison a short jumper to push the lead back to double digits.
The Braves appear in firm control of this one.
Kamiakin 44, Mercer Island 31 with 3:18 left third quarter: Not much scoring here in the third, but the Braves have extended their lead by a point.
Lots of missed shots by both teams, though Sira Toure hit a 3-pointer and now has 21 points for the game.
Kamiakin 39, Mercer Island 27, halftime: The Islanders went on a 7-2 run in the final minute to cut into Kamiakin's lead, but the Braves are still firmly in control.
Kamiakin has forced 13 turnovers, leading to 16 points.
Sira Toure has 18 points on 6-of-11 shooting, while Courtney Nelson and Holly Ellison have seven points each.
Jess Blakeslee's nine points leads Mercer Island.
Kamiakin 37, Mercer Island 22, with 3:02 left second quarter: This is the Braves team that fans saw all season.
Good passing, good outside shooting and tremendous defensive pressure.
Sira Toure has 18 points for the Braves.
Kamiakin 24, Mercer Island 16 end first quarter: Sira Toure continues to dominate, pouring in 15 points in the first quarter.
The Kamiakin defense has also been stout, forcing nine Islanders turnovers.
Kamiakin 14, Mercer Island 7, 2:37 left first quarter: The Braves have come out shooting the ball extremely well, as Sira Toure is forcing the action.
Toure already has 10 points, including two 3-pointers.
The Braves have also forced four turnovers and are playing with much more confidence this morning than in the quarterfinal.
Pregame: The Kamiakin Braves girls basketball team is on the court and warming up, preparing to face Mercer Island in a Class 3A state tournament elimination game Friday at the Tacoma Dome.
The winner of this game will play for fourth place at 8 a.m. Saturday, while the loser is headed home.
Kamiakin lost 46-39 to Seattle Prep in the quarterfinals Friday, while Mercer Island lost to Wilson 48-37.


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NEW BRUNSWICK – VSA New Jersey (VSA/NJ) recently announced the winners of its 17th Annual Joyce Indik New Jersey Wordsmith Competition. The contest accepted submissions of poems, essays, short stories and plays by New Jersey residents ages 18 and over.
Winners of the 17th Annual Joyce Indik New Jersey Wordsmith Competition:
Julie Biship of Mt. Laurel for "The Taste Bud Orgasm" and "Seasons of the Year", Paul Bond of Princeton for "Democracy", William Brooks of Rutherford for "My Father Had A Gun", Fran Cohen of Monroe Township for "But – it was on sale", Craig Dallara Pennell of "Special Education: Fixing What is Broken", Eloine J. Dunlap of North Brunswick for "Peas and Sunshine", Karen Jackson of Somerville for "Center Street", Gail J. Mitchell of Robbinsville for "Husband's Harem…the wife's perspective", P. Anthony Michael of Teaneck for "Old Man By The Pond", Jacqueline Rotteveel of Monmouth Junction for "Let Me First Find a Chair", Lori Salowe from Dayton for "The Lame Prince", Robin Thompson from Colonia for "The Universe", and Jackson Toby from Highland Park for "A Fine Romance".
Winning entries will be read at the New Jersey Readers Theatre on Saturday, March 12, at 2 p.m. at Crossroads Theatre in New Brunswick. This event is held free of charge and is open to the public. Open captioning and sign language interpretation will be provided. Assistive listening devices will available. Reservations are recommended; call 1-732-745-3885,
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These FAQs are provided by the Canadian Legal FAQs, a website of the Centre for Public Legal Education Alberta. They provide answers to questions about the Criminal Code of Canada. On this page you will find general information FAQs on the Code, shoplifting, and joyriding.
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These two online tutorials were created by the Centre for Public Legal Education Alberta. The first covers making a report to the police; what will they do; and what you may have to do. The second explains what else may happen for the accused.
If you have been charged with an offence, SLS's volunteer law student caseworkers are able to act as your agent (representative) in the Provincial Court of Alberta. SLS caseworkers act under the supervision of advising lawyers. The program can help low income Albertans SLS provides information on assault, impaired diriving, driver's license suspenstion arrest warrants jaywalking tickets, traffice offences, pardons and criminal record suspension and more...
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The Court of Queen's Bench is the Superior Trial Court for the Province, hearing trials in civil and criminal matters and appeals from decisions of the Provincial Court. The Chief Justice and other Justices of the Court of Queen's Bench are also judges of Surrogate Matters, which has jurisdiction over probate and administration of estate matters. This website provides access to the forms needed for the Court of Queen's Bench.
This guide was devloped for frontline service providers in Alberta who work with vulneable individuals. It forms part of CPLEAs Accessing Justice Series and provides general legal information on Alberta law only. The booklet covers: police powers and responsibilities, going to court, outstanding charges, what to do if you miss a court date, alternative sentencing options, and record suspensions.
The Alberta Crown Prosecution Service prosecutes offences under the Criminal Code of Canada, the Youth Criminal Justice Act and provincial statutes in all courts in Alberta and is responsible for criminal appeals to the Court of Appeal and the Supreme Court of Canada. They do not handle adult drug offences. Their site provides charts of the criminal justice process for adults and for youth and answers common questions about criminal prosecutions.
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