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This slight study on Gen. 16 is meant as a discussion starter for those seeking resolution of conflict. Reconcilation is the goal. Patience and persistence is the rule and way forward. Peace to all. JRK
A Bible Study based on Genesis 16:1-10, by (Rev) John R. Kleinheksel Sr.
Such a presumptuous title from such a slight study! And yet here are helpful insights so we can cope with conflict—whether in our biological family, with our neighbors, or among those in a cross-cultural situation (like Israel/Palestine). This short study is meant as a discussion starter!
Sarai, Abram's wife, was childless. This was a sore spot, an underlying inadequacy in her eyes and the eyes of her society. Abram didn't love her any less, but she felt undervalued just the same. Furthermore, her children-bearing years were coming to an end. She was starting to panic and was desperate to have a family.
Hagar was an Egyptian maidservant in the employ of Abram's household, attending especially to Sarai. She was hired at some point during the ten years that Abram had been living in the land of Canaan.
"Sleep with my maid", Sarai suggests to Abram. "Maybe I can get a family from her" (v. 2). (This sounds like the origin of the fall of Adam and Eve in Genesis 3, when Eve invites Adam to partake of the forbidden fruit).
Abram agrees to do it (v. 2). There is no evidence of emotional entanglement with Hagar, no evidence of any agonizing over the ethics of it. (It sounds like a bid for "Open Marriage"!) He slept with Hagar, a lower ranking member of the clan; yet never denying his love (wholehearted?) for Sarai, his wife. But oh, what a rat's nest was stirred up!
When Hagar becomes pregnant, Sarai was sure she detected a superior attitude in the actions of her servant (v. 4). Hagar had a smirk on her face in Sarai's presence. Hagar held her in contempt. Sarai: She treats me like dirt; I'm a nothing to her (v. 5, The Message).
So Sarai begins a carpet-bombing campaign, aimed at Hagar. "Choose between her and me", she demands of Abram. Abram wisely refuses to choose between them, but does give Sara the freedom to deal with her maid as she chooses (v. 6). Sarai becomes so abusive that Hagar flees to the desert (vs. 6b, 7). Sarai has the power. Hagar has no power. Who oppresses whom? If Hagar wanted to push Sarai into the sea, Sarai wanted to banish Hagar to the desert. Who wins in this contest?
Here we have the root of conflict between people. There is not only class warfare; there is a power imbalance. We constantly play the "Blame Game" (like Adam and Eve), and refuse to understand the issue or resolve it. Our well being (security) as humans come from being loved (valued). This comes about from God in the primary sense, and through parents, spouses, children, neighbors, fellow citizens, and outsiders. We are extremely sensitive when "others" act in such a way that throws our "value" into question. (As Tom Friedman puts it in a New York Times editorial on Russia and the Arab Spring: (P) olitical eruptions . . . are driven . . . by the quest for dignity and justice. Humiliation is the single most underestimated force in politics (NY Times, January 31, 2012).
Sarai was certain that Hagar despised her. Hagar was NOT an equal. Hagar was inferior, lower on the scale of valued persons. When Hagar was "successful" as a woman and child-bearer, it stirred up spiteful jealousy and a desire for reprisal in Sarai, the superior person in the network.
Conflict continues to fester when two parties each feel profoundly disrespected as persons. Rebellion is engendered when, in our view, our dignity in the scheme of things is being trashed. Fortunately or unfortunately, our self-image (how we understand and accept ourselves) is influenced by how others perceive us, giving it more value than may be warranted.
Instead of being reassured by the constant affirmations of love from Abram, Sarai allows Hagar's haughty view of her to take precedence. Feeling abused, she abuses in return. Felling like she is "nothing", she treats Hagar as "nothing".
This is the huge Abyss that forms between persons and peoples if allowed to fester unchecked, unchallenged, and unchanged. This is the seemingly insurmountable chasm that leads to a widening gulf refusing to be bridged (Israel/Palestine!). It also happens in families or communities or among nations.
Except that there is help. There is a way forward. It is in the word given to Hagar in v. 9. First some background. Hagar has fled. She feels she is being kicked out of her home and place in the scheme of things. She finds herself near a spring of water "on the road to Shur"—v.7) [The reader wonders if this is might be a separate account of the "well of water" that miraculously appears to Hagar in 21:17-19].
"God" asks her a question: What are you doing here? She might have replied, Because I'm not being treated with any dignity/respect by my mistress. But she replies: I'm running away from my mistress (v. 8).
God responds: Go back to your mistress. Put up with her abuse. I'm going to give you a big family, children past counting (vs. 9, 10, The Message).
The way forward is to be present in the oppressive situation, quietly outlast the abuse and experience how you are chosen, loved, and favored by God (and others). Keep hope alive that you will take your place in the family, in the neighborhood, in the family of nations. Hagar is also chosen and loved. Chosenness goes to all people, not just one person, family or nation.
Each of us has to confront abuse and overcome it, knowing we are loved and that our role will be vindicated when the time comes. (This is as much a way forward for Sarai as it is for Hagar. When the love deficit is filled there is no room for envy or jealousy).
I can whine all I want. I can launch a counter-offensive. Or I can see adversity through the eyes of faith and work toward reconciliation. I am more than my despised self. I too am a child of God.
God always comes alongside of the oppressed and outcasts, and works to bring them into the family.
Break Out Questions:
• In what way have you been (or at least felt) devalued?
• What ways have you used to cope?
• What are the ways you (and others) will now try to cope?
• How might this apply to the conflict between Israelis and Palestinians?


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EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (Blugolds.com) - Five athletes who all earned All-Conference recognition at least twice during their careers along with the third winningest volleyball coach in conference history make up the 2012 class of inductees for the UW-Eau Claire Blugold Hall of Fame.
The new class, which will be inducted October 13, includes basketball players Randy Wade and Allison (Berg) Larson, volleyball player Roxi (McKenzie) Tucker, football player Russ Knutson, baseball player John Jahnke and volleyball coach Lisa Herb.
This group represents the 36th class of men's inductees and the 23rd class of women's inductees and brings the number of athletes, coaches and administrators who have been honored to 193.
The Blugold Hall of Fame was established in 1973 to pay tribute, give deserved recognition and enhance school tradition by honoring former athletic letterwinners, coaches or administrators who showed distinctive, unique or exceptional ability while on the campus at Eau Claire and have distinguished themselves in their profession or personally since leaving the institution.
For women athletes, there must be a lapse of 12 years from their final season of eligibility before they can be considered for induction and for men 15 years.
The class will be recognized at halftime of the football game vs. UW-La Crosse Saturday, October 13 and inducted that night during a banquet in Davies Center on campus. A social hour will begin at 4:30 p.m. with the dinner at 5:30 p.m. and the program at 6:30 p.m. Tickets for the banquet, which will also include presentation of the 2011-12 Blugold Super Six Salute award winners and several other recognitions, are $25 and can be obtained by contacting the UW-Eau Claire Alumni Association at (715) 836-3266 or firstname.lastname@example.com. Former WEAU TV 13 sports director and current UW-Eau Claire Foundation employee Rick Foy will present the 2012 Hall of Fame inductees.
Lisa Herb
Lisa Herb coached the women's volleyball team for 22 seasons (1985 through 2006), compiling a 627-208 record which is a .751 winning percentage. Under Herb, the Blugolds won two conference titles and made nine NCAA appearances, advancing to the round of 16 on seven occasions. With Herb as head coach, the Blugolds posted winning records in 21 of her 22 seasons including a 52-3 mark in 1987.
Herb still ranks fifth in NCAA Division III in total career victories and 21st in winning percentage. Prior to her tenure at UWEC, Herb spent six seasons at the University of Dubuque where she amassed a 163-89 mark. That gives her a 28-year career record of 789-297 for a .727 winning percentage. She was tabbed the WIAC Coach of the Year in both 1997 and 2006. During her Blugold tenure, she had nine 30-plus win seasons. Her players earned AVCA All-American status 15 times, 70 All-Conference berths and five CoSIDA Academic All-American awards.
Her 1987 squad posted the second best win total in conference history when it finished 52-3. That squad also owns the two longest win streaks in school history of 25 and 24 consecutive matches.
Herb graduated in 1978 from UW-La Crosse where she played basketball and volleyball, earning All-Conference first team honors in volleyball. The Appleton, Wisconsin native was inducted into the University of Dubuque Hall of Fame in 2001 and her 1982 team was inducted in 2004. At Dubuque, she was also the assistant athletic director, head track coach, head softball coach and assistant women's basketball coach. Two of her volleyball teams received post-season tournament bids.
She was the Blugold interim women's basketball coach during the 1987-88 season after the retirement of Sandy Schumacher and prior to the arrival of Lisa Stone. She led the Blugolds to their most wins in school history at that time with a 17-10 mark and advanced to the NAIA District 14 playoffs that year. She also served as interim women's athletics director in 1986-87 and 1992 and interim department chair for Kinesiology in 2006-07.
Although she retired from coaching in 2007, she continues as a professor in the university's Department of Kinesiology. Tucker becomes the eighth Herb player to be inducted into the Blugold Hall of Fame. The previous inductees include Deb Allaman Johnson, Denise Boos, Beth Brochhausen, Kristi Griggs Walston, Marnie Blau Harrington, Cheryl Janowitz Dieckman and Maria Jensen Miller.
Allison (Berg) Larson
Larson started 86 consecutive basketball games for Hall of Fame coach Lisa Stone and played in 115 career games, the fourth most in school history. She still ranks ninth on the school's all-time scoring list with 1,244 career points. A 5-10 forward, she ranks sixth in career free throws and made 41 career three-pointers. She was a starter on the 1997 Blugold team that played for a national championship in New York City and All-Conference in both 1998 and 1999.
During the four years that Larson competed, the Blugolds produced a 97-18 win-loss record and made four straight NCAA appearances with a 10-4 post-season mark. They were 53-11 in conference play with one title and three runner-up finishes. Besides being named All-Conference twice, Larson was a co-captain in 1998-99 and also received the team Offensive Player of the Year Award.
Besides her rank in games played, points scored and free throws made, Larson still ranks among the top 25 in field goals made, free throw percentage, rebounds, 3-pointers made, blocked shots and games started.
Larson was graduated from UWEC in 1999 with a criminal justice major. She received her paralegal certificate in 2003 from the Minnesota Paralegal Institute. She has been a litigation paralegal with United Health Group in Minnetonka, Minnesota since 2007. She spent a year as a docket clerk with the United States District Court of Minnesota and was a legal assistant in the U.S. Attorney's Office/Department of Justice/District of Minnesota from 2004 to 2007.
From 2005-2011, she was a youth basketball coach at Benilde St. Margaret's in St. Louis Park, Minnesota.
She and her husband Bret, the manager of a financial services firm, have one son, Nash, age 2.
John Jahnke
Jahnke ranks among the top five baseball players in 11 offensive categories including the career record for batting average at .392. Because the sport was dropped, Jahnke did not get to finish his collegiate career. But the two-year All-Conference outfielder was on Blugold teams that won back-to-back Northern Division titles with 15-1 records and compiled a 69-46 overall record during his three seasons of play.
As a sophomore in 1994, Jahnke led the Blugolds to their best record in school history at 28-11 including a 15-1 mark in conference play. That season, he hit .438 with an .806 slugging percentage that included a school record 11 home runs. The following season, he set school records for runs scored and runs batted in.
Jahnke was a two-time team MVP and the WSUC Northern Division batting champion in both 1994 and 1995. He was named to the NCAA Midwest Region first team in 1994 when he also earned All-American honorable mention. He helped the Blugolds qualify for the NAIA tournament in 1993 and the NCAA regional in 1994. He also did some pitching, fashioning a 3-1 record with a 3.00 ERA in 1995. That season, he hit for the cycle in a game against Superior when he also had 10 RBI.
He played for the Eau Claire Cavaliers from 1994 to 1996, helping them win three straight CABA World Series titles. He set single season records for hits, doubles and batting average.
Jahnke graduated from UWEC in 1997 with an advertising emphasis in journalism. While looking for work in the advertising field, he substitute taught for a year in his hometown and was offered emergency licensure to teach Special Education the following year. He completed his teaching licensure in 2000 and received his master's degree from UW-Oshkosh in 2004. Since 1998, he has taught at Washington Middle School in the Oconto Falls School District, where he heads his school's Special Education Department.
Jahnke has been a varsity assistant with the Oconto Falls football and baseball teams. He has also coached his son's and daughter's basketball teams and volunteers with the local Little League, Babe Ruth and American Legion teams. He is a WIAA and American Legion umpire and does radio broadcasts for Oconto County high school baseball.
He and his wife Tabitha, a day care provider, have three children—Jordan Hooper, 22; Taylor Hooper, 19; and Ella Jahnke, 4.
Russ Knutson
Russ Knutson played football for Hall of Fame coach Ade Olson in 1954, then spent time in the military before returning to Eau Claire to finish his career for Hall of Fame coach Jim Rice from 1959 through 1961. He led the conference in rushing in 1961 when he was also named the Blugold team MVP. He had a 5.6 per carry average during his final three seasons, the second best average in school history. He was All-Conference in both 1960 and 1961 when he accounted for 12 rushing and receiving touchdowns.
After graduating from Colfax High School in the spring of 1954, Knutson enrolled at UWEC after his speed had caught the eye of Blugold coach Ade Olson. But being from a family of 12, Knutson felt he must find a way to support himself and in December of 1954, the 17-year-old convinced his father to sign so he could enlist in the United States Air Force.
While in the Air Force, he was sent to the University of Syracuse to take Russian language courses. He then was stationed on Saint Lawrence Island off the coast of Russia interpreting underground information for the USAF. When his four-year stint in service was complete, Knutson returned to school with a wife and young child. He and Jim Kouba, who had also spent four years in the Air Force, were considered the "grandpas" of the Blugold football team in 1959.
During his playing days, Knutson's talents as a running back and return specialist were often demonstrated. He set a school single game rushing record with 198 yards against UW-Milwaukee in just 17 attempts. In a game against Superior in 1960, he returned a punt 73 yards for a touchdown and a kickoff 58 yards. His ability drew an inquiry from the Washington Redskins and an invite from the Canadian football league.
After graduating from UWEC, Knutson earned a master's degree in guidance and counseling from UW-Stout in 1967. His career in education included stops in Spring Valley, Sauk City, Independence and Park Falls. He served as the head football and basketball coach at Independence and was the head football, head track and assistant wrestling coach at Park Falls. When he retired in 1994, he relocated to Grantsburg where he helped his son Kirk who was the head football coach.
While his service in education touched thousands of students and student-athletes, Knutson also had an impact in the church and communities in which he lived. He has taught confirmation classes, led church services and held various offices at his church. As a community member, he has been a foster parent to children in crisis and coached Little League. He is an active member of the Lions Club and American Legion.
He and his wife Ann, who reaches out in mission to the people of Malawi, Africa, have granted scholarships to youngsters in Malawi.
His hobbies including bowling, golfing, hunting, fishing and wood-working.
He and his wife Ann have two grown children: Jodie, a UWEC alumnus, and Kirk, a PhD from UW-Madison, and four grandchildren.
Roxi (McKenzie) Tucker
Roxanne "Roxi" (McKenzie) Tucker holds the school volleyball single match and single season assist records and ranks second on the all-time assist list. She led the team four consecutive years in assists and was All-Conference twice. Her senior season, the Blugolds reached the round of 16 in the NCAA tournament. The Blugolds were 101-40 during her four-year career.
Tucker held UWEC's career assist mark for 13 years until a new record was set in 2006. Tucker was the Blugolds' Rookie of the Year in 1990, Hustle Award winner in 1990 and 1991 and the Best Defensive Player in 1992. In addition to All-Conference recognition in 1992 and 1993, she was named to several All-Tournament teams, and the All-Regional team in 1993.
Tucker graduated with a Medical Technology degree in 1995 and began her career at Myrtle Werth Medical Center in Menomonie. In 1996 she accepted a position at the Burnett Medical Center Lab in Grantsburg. In 2007 she was promoted to Lab Manager, a position she continues to hold.
Since moving back to her hometown, Tucker has been involved in many areas of the community. She has served as Treasurer for the Town of West Marshland, a Sunday School Teacher, a Youth Group Volunteer and a Grantsburg Club Volleyball Coach. She has also volunteered several hours to the Grantsburg Youth Hockey Association & Grantsburg Fastpitch Club.
She and her husband Duke have two daughters: Hope, 16; and Olivia, 14.
Randy Wade
Wade was a 6-5 swingman whom basketball head coach Ken Anderson labeled an outstanding defensive player. Anderson pointed out that Wade was quick enough to defend a guard and could jump well enough to guard a big man. According to the Hall of Fame coach, Wade normally drew the opponent's best offensive player during his two and half seasons at Eau Claire after transferring from Marquette University. In addition to his defensive prowess, Wade averaged 12.1 points, 5.8 rebounds and 4.2 assists per game for his 70-game Blugold career. He was All-Conference in 1974 and 1975, played on two conference championship teams and one team that advanced to the NAIA Nationals in Kansas City.
Wade, who led his Omro High School team to four consecutive conference championships, was the UPI Wisconsin High School Player of the Year in 1970. After transferring from Marquette, he began competition for the Blugolds midway through the 1972-73 season and helped the Blugolds to a conference co-championship both that year and the following season. In addition to earning All-Conference honors twice, Wade garnered NAIA All-American honorable mention in 1974. He was a two-time All-Holiday Classic first team selection and was Classic MVP in 1973 when the Blugolds beat Armstrong State for the title. He also won the Classic's first Playmaker Award in 1974. He still holds the Classic record for free throws made in a game with 13. He served as team captain as a senior. He still shares a school record for free throw percentage in a single game as he made all 11 of his attempts against Stout on Jan. 13, 1975.
Wade was a secondary education graduate in 1975 with a major in broadfield social studies. He went on to earn a special education teaching license from UW-Oshkosh in 1980 and an alternative education teaching license from Marian College of Wisconsin in 1990. He taught special education and alternative education to special needs students for 27 years until his retirement in 2007. He also coached middle school track for two years and high school basketball for 11 years at Omro, Waupaca and Dodgeland High Schools. He came out of retirement this year and is currently running a special education program for the West Salem School District.
He and his wife Becky have been married for 40 years and have three grown children: Peter, a steel construction estimator; Ian, a civil engineer; and Leigh, an elementary literature teacher; and four grandchildren.
In 1993, Peter was named to the Wisconsin high school All-State first team, making Randy and Peter the first father-son combination in state history to gain All-State first team honors in basketball.

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INE knows Voice. As the only CCIE vendor on the market employing 4 CCIE Voice Instructors, we are constantly trying to pool our collective brain-trust to find a better way to communicate what we know to you, to help you achieve your goals in passing this rigorous practical exam. We've all been mulling over for some time now the best possible way to get this information from our heads, to yours. We gave the idea a go where each of us would perform a vulcan mind-meld with the student, however there are still a few roadblocks in the way of us being able to achieve success with this method. The biggest issue we kept running into was that once Petr would step into the room and begin his knowledge transfer, the candidate's brain would often overheat and we ended up taking a few too many to the hospital to have their brains cooled down with liquid nitrogen. Needless to say – we haven't quite worked out all of the technical glitches out of our method just yet.
So instead the idea was collectively reached that we should instead develop a brand new product that allows us to perform a sort of "Deep Dive" with each candidate. The concept of this "deep-dive" method goes far beyond what most candidates expect and subsequently receive when purchasing some fashion of Self-Paced On-Demand or Classroom Bootcamp style training. Instead we take one subject, whatever that subject may be for the day, and we vet it fully. To that end I mean that we don't stop collectively learning until the concept is grasped fully by all candidates.
The format of each class module will be focused around roughly a 4-5 hour window of instruction per topic, however some topics will inevitably go longer. If a topic spans more than the time allotted in a single day's module, then and there another day to complete the materials will dynamically be scheduled, and any attending students will automatically be added to the continued new module.
The specific breakdown for each module will look like this:
- I will lead the discussion for each and every class module
- We will collectively discuss and fully understand all concepts involved in the technology topic for a given day
- We will then define a very specific set of Tasks to be accomplished
- We will whiteboard the Tasks, notes about them, and how they will be logically implemented*
- We will then demonstrate with live, hands-on interaction, how the concepts are implemented and properly configured
- We will test the configuration thoroughly
- While testing, I will vary the configuration so that we all can see how different permutations effect the outcome
- We will Debug and Trace the working configuration to understand what we 'should be seeing'
- We will then break the configuration and Troubleshoot with more Debugs and Traces to contrast from the working set
*Each whiteboard sketching will available for download after each module as separate JPG or PDF documents
Engaging students for 4-5 hours per day on a single technology topic allows us to cover that technology in much more depth than could ever be accomplished in a normal classroom setting, where an instructor typically has to get through all of the technologies covered by the CCIE Lab in 4-5 days. Also by not deviating from a single topic from day-to-day, allows the student to truly focus-in on the single technology topic of the day, and truly master it. This also gives students the ability to span their education out over multiple days and weeks and still accomplish normal business demands that are, of course, inevitable.
Every module will be recorded, which will give the attending students the ability to revisit any topic at any time, or even to miss the occasional class day if need be, without being left behind when attending future classes. Each module once recorded, will also available for individual purchase as well, giving students the ability to 'brush-up' on a few technologies, without having to commit to purchasing the entire series.
The schedule for these Deep Dive's can be found by clicking here. And what's better is that each class module can be purchased individually. If you think you only need to brush up or possibly "go deeper" into a single subject? Just sign up for that one day. More on pricing can be found by clicking here.
Many more modules and weeks are being added to the schedule early next week, don't think for a minute that this is it. As mentioned, there won't be a single stone or topic left unturned. Once we finish covering all of the topics that can possibly be tested on for the practical exam environment, we will continue on with practical "real-world" scenario topics in Unified Communications that aren't covered by the lab blueprint, and then continue on with "real-world" design modules.
Hope to see you in a class soon!
About Mark Snow, CCIE #14073:
Mark Snow has been actively working with data and traditional telephony as a Network Consulting Engineer since 1995, and has been working with Cisco Call Manager and voice-over technology since 1998. Mark has been actively teaching and developing content for the CCIE Voice track since 2005, and the Security track since 2007. Mark's story with both data and voice technology started out quite young, as he began learning around the age of five from his father who was a patented inventor and a research scientist at AT&T Bell Laboratories. Mark started out on Unix System V and basic analog telephony, and went on from there to large data networking projects with technologies such as Banyan Vines, IPX and of course IP, and large phone systems such as Nortel 61c, Tadiran Coral, Avaya Definity and of course Cisco Unified Communications Manager in both enterprise and 911 PSAP environments across the US and internationally. Mark is also an accomplished pilot and punched his ticket in 2001. When Mark isn't learning, labing, consulting or teaching, he can be found either piloting or possibly jumping out of a perfectly good airplane, hanging off a rock somewhere or else skiing out west. He also might just be enjoying a quiet day at the beach with his wife and two wonderful young kids, Ryleigh and Judah.
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6 Responses to "NEW INE Product: CCIE Voice Advanced Technologies Bootcamp – "Deep Dive""
Awesome Mark! I am excited for this one.
Awesome … It is very excellent !!!
Do you have any promotion for special discount who wanna purchase AT "Deep Dive" for 3 weeks?
It seems like the instructors at INE never stop thinking. Do these people ever sleep? LOL Great job Mark. I think this is a great step towards learning. You guys just confirmed my decision of going for Voice after my R&S.
I hope the other tracks will have this "Deep Dive" product in the near future
This is indeed a welcome change. it look to me Open lecture series just like R&S track…
Cannot not wait for this to get started, looking forward to it!
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By now, you have probably realized how important it is to choose a correct hairstyle. It can completely change your whole appearance!
In this article you will find some useful tips on how to look stylish wearing a short hairstyle. Whether your hair is already blonde or you are still thinking of dyeing it, you will most definitely attract looks if you cut your hair short, although that applies to every hair color.
What is special about going blonde is that it suits most woman. It's all about finding your best shade, the one that will best compliment you.
Why to cut your hair short? First, it is practical. It doesn't take long to dry it, which means you spend less time getting ready to go out.
This is especially important if you are into sports or other activities that cause sweating. Plus, while you are working out it doesn't get in the way.
If you are in this category, you know how much easier things get when your hair is short. Also, short hair looks good no matter the age, hair color, skin tone or preferred style.
How to cut or style short hair? The most important rule worth remembering if you want to wear a short blonde hairstyle, and look gorgeous, is to combine layers and highlights.
Make a lot of texture. What is best with blonde color is that grown roots don't have to be a problem anymore! In fact, it can give you even more sophisticated look.
When it comes to cutting, you can choose between wide range of hairstyles to fit your personality. If you feel sassy, you might want to go for eternal bob haircut, with or without bangs.
If your hair is thin, you might get the refreshed look if you go for a graduated cut. Unevenly cut hair can bring a lot of fun and make you look bold and stylish.
Cropped cuts are most effective with a style that swoops from one side over the head. Wearing a dark base with blonde highlights makes you a true Californian.
If you choose chin-length hairstyle you will be able to make lots of lovely hairdos. Combine it with a balayage highlights and you will be able to achieve the trendy, feminine effect.
You can wear bangs if you want to frame your face, they will soften any hairstyle. Remember they can always be pinned away if you want them off your face.
You will look charming if you wear waves occasionally. For sophisticated look, go for asymmetrical look or add some angled pieces for a waterfall finish. You can also experiment with a nape cut.
In the end, it is important to take good care of your blonde hair. That includes choosing the right shampoo and conditioner, keeping it hydrated and protected from heat, sun and water.
In the end, it is important to take good care of your blonde hair. That includes choosing the right shampoo and conditioner, keeping it hydrated and protected from heat, sun and water.
Few more short blonde hairstyles for you ladies


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Walking Dead Season 4 is shooting as we speak and it will introduce a whole slew of new elements including new heroes, new villains and a brand new location. The new location has me really puzzled.
Robert Kirkman already told TV Line that although the Prison would be in Season 4 we should expect a new location saying;
There's always going to be new locations and new places to discover and explore. I don't want to reveal too much; Season 4 is still five months away. But I will say that as we see at the end of Season 3 we're definitely going to start Season 4 at the prison.
We may be there the whole season and we may not be… But there are going to be some big differences from Season 3.
Season 4 of The Walking Dead will be set a few months after the events of Season 3 and SpoilerTV has posted new photos from the set of Walking Dead Season 4 which seem to show a military base. This is leading to speculation that the Prison will not be the main background in the next season of The Walking Dead which pretty much confirms what Robert Kirkman has already said.
Candidly I felt the Prison was never used to its full potential and I am quite surprised that the writers and producers are so quickly moving on from it. The word is that the Governor won't be the main adversary in Season 4 and perhaps that is part of the reason for the potential location move or perhaps the writers feel its time for a fresh start. That said the Governor will still make an appearance. Robert Kirkman in relation to the Governor returning in Season 4 said quote;
That question will be answered [in] Season 4. We always had a plan for this guy. We always knew that it was a bigger story than would fit into one season. There's still a lot more to be done with this guy. We've known from the very first minute of Season 3 that we would be keeping the Governor around for a while.
As far as the villains go I truly hope that the writers will have the balls to build Rick's son into a twisted shadow of his former self and build upon the conflict between Rick and Carl.
When it comes to the greatest anti-hero a scorned and under parented teenage boy who also is the group leaders son is about as solid as a storyline can get. Robert Kirkman talked with TV Guide about the struggles that Rick will have with Carl in Season 4 saying;
Rick's got his work cut out for him. He's aware of this and he sees what allowing his son to become a child solider has brought, which is a very big part of Season 4. Moving forward in the show, this is a guy who's working as hard as he can to maintain a life for this child.
[In] the process of surviving… he's allowed his son to lose a pretty substantial piece of his humanity. It's now a question of: Is there going back? Is this now status quo? These are the things that a father will have to deal with.
With Beth now being bumped to a full-time character as well not only will the father son conflict be exciting but so will the potential love angle. That said having Carl 'turn to the dark side' will be the biggest shocker of the entire show if it plays out.
As far as new heroes go there will actually be two. Lawrence Gilliard who will play Bob Stookey and Chad Coleman who plays Tyrese. Tyrese is not a new character but up until now has been a fringe character. Season 4 will see Tyrese step up to a leading role.
In the graphic novel Tyrese
and Daryl both were Rick's right hand men after the death of Shane so it should be interesting to see how Tyreses's character transitions in Season 4. [ CORRECTION: Daryl is not a character in the graphic novel thanks to all who corrected me ]
Probably the funniest comment I have read so far is that Lori will have a cameo in the upcoming Walking Dead Season 4. Thats right some fans think that she will and the proof is the photo which was released for Season 4 by AMC.
The photo features Rick and a wayward zombie which if you quint at the already blurry photo might be Lori. Wasnt Lori ripped to pieces though? A huge stretch there if you ask me. I have to say its hard to tell but I think that this is a huge stretch considering Lori was zombie bait in Season 3.


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KANSAS CITY, Missouri (Reuters) - A Kansas City police officer fatally shot an off-duty firefighter who assaulted him during an altercation early Sunday morning, Missouri officials said.
Firefighter Anthony V. Bruno, died in the confrontation, said Kansas City Fire Chief Paul Berardi.
The incident began when the police officer responded to a report that a cab driver had been assaulted in downtown Kansas City at about 2:30 a.m., according to a statement by police spokesman Tye Grant.
The officer, in uniform but off-duty, found the suspect "and he began fighting the officer in an assaultive manner," Grant said.
"Fearing for his life, the officer fired his duty weapon, striking the suspect," Grant said. "The suspect was later pronounced dead. The officer was admitted to the hospital with serious injuries."
Bruno, whom police said was in his mid-20s, was a "courageous and dedicated" third-generation firefighter in the department," Berardi said in a news release. He had recently gotten married, Berardi said.
An online wedding registry site indicated the Bruno was married on November 16. Fire Department spokesman James Garrett said he understood that Bruno was having a belated celebration of the wedding on Saturday night before the shooting, but he was not certain.
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9 Questions You Need to Ask When Developing Buyer Personas
Buyer personas are a crucial component of successful inbound marketing, particularly for the sales and marketing departments. After all, the marketing team needs to know to whom they are marketing, and the sales team needs to know to whom they are selling. But once you sit down to craft your personas, you may find yourself staring blankly at a white screen for some time, wondering where on earth you're supposed to begin.
Before you spend time and money on research to help define your personas, ask yourself these questions about your target audience. You might not know the answer to all of them right away (that's what the research is for!), but if your final personas answer these questions, you'll be armed with thorough guides off of which you can confidently base your sales and marketing decisions.
Questions to Ask When Developing Personas
1.) What is their demographic information?
Collecting demographic information about your personas will help you perform more targeted offline and online marketing, but it also helps paint a picture of who your personas are. Are they married? What's their annual household income? Where do they live? Are they male or female? How old are they? Do they have children? Collecting demographic information is a great place to begin drafting your personas because it's easy to obtain and starts to paint a clearer, more personal picture of your customer.
2.) What is their job and level of seniority?
The importance with which you should regard your persona's job and seniority level certainly depends on the product or service you're selling. If you're a B2C company, you may simply consider this information as another way to better understand nuances of your persona's life. You may uncover some interesting information, too, like large portions of your target audience skewing toward certain industries or seniority levels.
If you're a B2B company, this piece of information becomes more crucial. Is your persona at a managerial or director level, and well versed in the intricacies of your industry? They'll need less education than someone at an introductory level, who may need to loop in other decision makers before making purchasing decisions. Even working with C-level executives presents unique challenges; they might have shorter attention spans, spend less time learning and researching, and have different goals than a lower level employee. Companies that take the time to understand their persona's career aspirations will likely enjoy more effective communications from both the sales and marketing teams.
3.) What does a day in their life look like?
Now that you have an idea of some of your persona's personal characteristics, try to piece together how a typical day in their life runs. Are they spending more time at work, or at home? Where would they rather be? What do they like to do for fun? Who are the people in their life that matter most? What kind of car do they drive? What TV shows do they watch? Heck, what outfit are they wearing?
Once you've gone through this exercise and worked out any lingering questions about what makes your persona tick, browse through some stock imagery and find an actual picture to associate with your persona. Going through this exercise forces you to clarify an image of your target audience in your entire organization's mind that will help keep your messaging consistent.
4.) What are their pain points?
You're in business because you're solving a problem for your target audience. How does that problem affect their day to day life? Go into detail, and focus on the nuances that illustrate how that problem makes them feel. For example, let's say your company sells personal tax software to consumers (tis the season, right?). One of your personas may be a first time tax preparer. What are the pain points of first time tax preparers? They're probably intimidated by the prospect of doing their taxes by themselves for the first time, they're feeling overwhelmed by a tax code they don't understand, and they're not sure where to start. These pain points differ from those of a seasoned tax preparer, whose pain points may be not knowing how to maximize the amount of their return and find creative loopholes for deductions.
5.) What do they value most? What are their goals?
Now that you know their pain points, it's a little easier to understand what they value (and just as important, what they don't care about). Ask yourself what would make your persona get really, really excited about your product or service. For example, that first time tax preparer probably values a product that educates, that is simple, that is user friendly, and helps them achieve their goal of quickly and successfully completing their taxes.
6.) Where do they go for information?
If you're going to market and sell to these personas, you need to understand how they consume information. Do they go online, or do they prefer to learn in-person or by reading newspapers and magazines? If they're online learners, do they visit social networks? To Google? Which sources do they trust the most; friends, family, coworkers, or industry experts? If you know how they prefer to gather information, you can make yourself present in those spots and work on establishing credibility in those communities.
7.) What experience are they looking for when shopping for your products and services?
The experience of purchasing your product should align with your persona's expectation. What kind of features do they expect your product to have? What should their sales experience feel like? Is it consultative? How much time do they expect to spend with a sales person? Do they anticipate an in-person meeting, or would they rather conduct the sales process online or over the phone? The nature of your business and the personality and needs of your persona will dictate their shopping experience.
8.) What are their most common objections to your product or service?
If you can anticipate the objections your persona will have, you can be prepared for them in the sales process and perhaps even educate them in your marketing collateral to help allay fears right away. What might make them reticent to buy from you or any other provider in your industry? Is this their first time purchasing a product or service of your kind? If not, what caused them to switch products or services?
9.) How do I identify this persona?
Now that you have a great understanding of what makes your persona tick, you have to be able to identify them so you can tailor your communications. How will you know when you're talking to this persona? Is it their job title? Something about the way they talk or carry a conversation? Their pain points? How they found your company? Once you've established not only who your persona is, but also how you can identify them when you encounter one or another, your employees will be able to maintain a consistent voice that is still customized to each person they talk to.
Have you developed personas for your company yet? What helpful questions did you ask yourself in the process that weren't included on this list?
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Debrecen University
The history of higher education in Debrecen began in the 16th century, with the foundation of Debrecen college in 1538.
Since its inauguration as Debrecen University in 1918, the school offers curriculums in four faculties: Art, Sciences, Theology & Medicine. In 1951, the Faculty of Medicine became an independent academic medical school under the supervision of the Hungarian Ministry of Health.
The medical school in Debrecen consists of 22 departments of basic science and 25 clinical departments which specialize in various fields. The school also functions as Debrecen's city hospital, the second largest city in Hungary, and therefore enables students to acquire proper clinical training making it a popular choice among medical schools in Hungary.
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In a conference call last week, Raiders coach Jack Del Rio wondered if Sunday's game in Mexico City with the Patriots might show how two contrasting approaches to handling the altitude could impact the outcome.
Bill Belichick, Josh McDaniels and Tom Brady made sure of it.
The Patriots utilized a hurry-up attack during their first drive -- a 16-play sequence -- that tested Oakland's conditioning early. Who would handle it better? The team that spent the week training at altitude in Colorado Springs? Or the team that wanted to beat the effects of the altitude by training at sea level and traveling to Mexico City the day before the game?
- Curran: Hard to find Pats' equal in soft AFC
- Giardi: Defense forced 'critical' swings with turnovers
- Gostkowski knew he wouldn't be short on record-breaking kick
Judging by how Raiders rookie defensive back Obi Melifonwu asked to come out of the game, and seeing linebacker Nicholas Morrow doubled over on the sidelines during the series, the Patriots initially looked like the more well-conditioned club.
Stephon Gilmore and Danny Amendola had to leave the game briefly because they were dehydrated, but the final score, 33-8, suggested that the Patriots were better prepared.
Brady certainly had no issues playing at Estadio Azteca. He finished the game having gone 30-for-37 for 339 yards and three touchdowns. He had a quarterback rating of 131.9.
At various points, Brady's name was chanted at the stadium, which he said caught him by surprise. He recently watched the television copy of last year's Texans-Raiders game just to get a sense for what the crowd would be like, and he remembered hearing Raiders fans dominating the crowd.
"That was very much a surprise," Brady said of the cheers. "Especially since seeing some of last year's game; they were very pro-Raider. But it seemed like we had a lot of Patriots fans here too, so that was great to see."
Rob Gronkowski said that the interaction with the fans in Mexico -- which included walking from the locker room through the stands to the sidelines -- was one of the things that made the trip a memorable one.
"We really didn't get to do that much, explore around or anything, but we got to interact with the fans and everything coming out of the tunnel," he said. "That was a cool experience, seeing all the fans go wild and everything, giving them high-fives, so that was super neat.
"I wasn't sure what to expect, never played down here. It was a great experience, though. The way the fans were interacting was actually unbelievable. They were super loud. They sounded proud, and it was just a great experience overall coming here. Having that type of experience definitely makes it worthwhile and awesome."
Stephen Gostkowski, who turned in one of the plays of the day with a 62-yard field goal at the end of the first half, was similarly grateful to play in such a unique environment.
"It was just an unbelievable atmosphere," Gostkowski said. "The stadium was great. The fans were unreal. Just a fun experience. To have a hand in a win, see the excitement from all the guys, it was really cool."
"That was pretty cool," Brady added. "I've been around a long time so if you're a fan of the NFL, you've probably seen me at some point, but it's still an incredible experience to come here and play football and see the reception and hopefully there's more games here, and the game continues to grow, and other people get to see it in person and experience it because it's a game that I love and so do a lot of other people around the world."


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I didn't take enough pictures. And I didn't network enough, or attend enough panels and I didn't rest enough.
But enough with everything I didn't do.
I did meet a new friend. A friend I have had virtually through Twitter for years. And, as always, it never ceases to amaze me at how absolutely beautiful, stunning and wickedly smart my readers are.
Over lunch we discussed our lives, our jobs, our sons and the stress that it all brings. The fine balance we are walking every day.
"What if I broke a leg? What if he did? What if someone in our family was sick?" And the real kicker, "How do we work and raise our kids without losing our minds in the process or f—- them up?"
We have no answers for each other and we can't come up with a solution because like all of the modern working mothers in America, we are too busy to represent ourselves, to demand affordable and quality child care, to re-balance our work schedules to mirror the needs of our children–the future leaders of this country.
There is no one speaking for us because we are all too busy keeping our heads and our children's above water.
And while we have equality at work, things are still unbalanced at home. Many of us are still doing just as much as we were. And that's assuming we even have a partner at home.
When I started Cement Marketing, I had John. And I can't say I would have done so, or come this far without his help, without knowing he would be there to help in the future. Now, I am here with the business, with Benjamin and completely alone. This wasn't in the plan and I'm having a very hard time diffusing and de-stressing in order to manage the work load and to be the best possible Mom I can be.
All of this and more I tell Sunny and she knows because she's been reading for so long, so she knows me as well as anyone.
We decide to escape from the world after lunch, and to take some time for ourselves, together. Mommy rebels.
First a stop for manicures. And then boot shopping for Sunny.
Throughout the store you could just hear women gasping, "Oh my God! Oh my God!" Because of boots like these
Sunny chooses a lovely pair from Ariat.
She'll have them for years, I say. And once you try Cowboy boots you'll never go back. Back on the street again we stop for a few pictures.
I wish I could just be one of these guys for a day.
A few minutes later Mai Le, a fashion blogger, stops me on the street to take my picture. I had bought the dress that morning and changed in the shop because the Texas heat caught me off guard. So did the wind, couldn't keep the dress down.
You can check out Mai's fashion blog, but she didn't end up publishing my picture. Must have had something to do with my eyes squinting into her camera. But Sunny caught some shots. Including this one.
I'm such a dork. Posing or modeling… can't do it without making fun of myself.
Later we headed to a bar for some dancing and guy meeting.
I'm dipping my toe in the water and have been trying to get back out there, but it's not easy. I feel so weighted. Sunny says I'm mourning and not ready yet. But, mourning or not, we still have an awesome night. After all, we are in Texas and there are men and music and tequila everywhere. My three favorite things, even if I can't have them all.
The next day I'm on a plane and plotting another trip this summer. But this time I'm taking my little man with me… to Jackson Hole for a stop to visit his Uncle Ezra and (hopefully, Sunny and her little man) before we head up to Glaciar National Park. No Internet. No work. Just mountains and this beautiful, beautiful country of ours…
Am I boring you?
I'm sorry if you all thought this blog would become more exciting with me being single and all. I'm afraid there's not much to report during my fantastically boring re-adjustment phase.


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Caroline and Angela's Story
For as long as she can remember, Caroline dreamed about living in the American Southwest – particularly Phoenix, Arizona. With all of her friends and family in the Midwest, the opportunity to move across the country seemed impractical. Caroline saw no reason why she couldn't make her dream come true for her and her 8-year old daughter, Angela. So she looked for work in Arizona and within a few months, she found a job and began preparing for their journey.
While the family was driving to Arizona from Illinois, the unthinkable happened: Caroline learned that the job for which she had uprooted her daughter and her no longer existed.
Although panicked, Caroline remained calm for Angela. She had some savings after all, and was optimistic that she had enough to provide for her and her daughter until she found work. What followed, however, was a scary several weeks without job offers and a completely depleted bank account. One day, they could no longer afford their hotel room. Caroline realized she and her daughter were homeless.
Fearful for their safety and Angela's well-being, Caroline quickly found CASS and all the resources needed to end their homelessness. At the emergency family shelter, Caroline and Angela were safe and were able to work on rebuilding their lives. While Angela attended school each day, Caroline met regularly with her CASS case manager to find employment. A few months later, Caroline found work at a local elementary school.
Caroline and Angela just moved into their own apartment. Angela is in school, making new friends and adjusting to her new life in Arizona. Knowing she and her daughter are safe, Caroline is able to relax and finally have the life of which she always dreamed.
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Friday , June 01, 2018 - 4:43 PM
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — The University of Utah has hired South Florida athletic director Mark Harlan as its new AD to replace Chris Hill, who officially retired on Friday after 31 years in the job.
Harlan spent the last four years at the Tampa-based school in the American Athletic Conference, leading a department with a $50 million budget and 19 varsity sports. The Bulls won 12 conference titles in nine sports during his tenure.
"Mark has a breadth of experience in athletics and in fundraising, an open and collaborative leadership style and a track record of success that will enable him to lead our athletics department to greater heights," school president Ruth V. Watkins said in a news release.
Before USF, Harlan was an associate athletic director at UCLA for four years. The Los Angeles native and University of Arizona graduate had stints on the administrative staffs at San Jose State and Northern Colorado, and was a vice president for the University of Arizona Foundation.
"I am humbled to follow in the footsteps of Chris Hill and to build on the strong foundation already in place," Harlan said in the release. "President Watkins has a clear vision for the University of Utah and recognizes that athletics can play a role in the university's upward trajectory. I am grateful to her for the tremendous opportunity and her confidence in me and I cannot wait to get started."
He signed a three-year contract extension with USF in April.
Harlan will oversee 20 varsity sports, a staff of 200 people and an $80 million budget, according to the school, which said one of his major tasks will be planning and fundraising for a potential expansion of Rice-Eccles Stadium.
"Mark has a great reputation in our conference from his time at Arizona and UCLA, and I know he will build upon the great foundation that Chris Hill has established over the last 31 years at Utah," said Pac-12 commissioner Larry Scott. "I have great respect for Mark, both as a leader and as a person, and I look forward to working with him in our conference."
Hill announced his retirement March 26.
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We have been together 14 years. When domestic parterships came about we registered, but always wanted to be married. The thought of something happening to one of us with no rights bothered me. I live in california, where gay marriage has been an issue. In 2008 same sex marriage was approved from June- Novemberof 2008. Then they took it away. As soon as we had the chance to be legally married we did. On July, 28 2008 we were married. Soon after wards the supreme court stoped same sex weddings. However even though we are legally married, we still do not have all the rights of a hetrosexual couple.
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Managed Access Gateway (MAG) is used to manage Raytheon suppliers that require access to Raytheon applications. Suppliers are issued a username/password credential by Exostar and ongoing administration of users is managed within MAG.
Applications available within MAG:
Enterprise Access Gateway (EAG) allows Raytheon employees to use their Raytheon network login credentials to access Exostar and other third party applications such as the Boeing Supplier Portal, instead of being issued login credentials from Exostar.
ForumPass enables Raytheon and its partner organizations to work together in a shared internet-based workspace. ForumPass is built on the Microsoft SharePoint Platform and is most commonly used for project and workflow collaboration.
Using the Raytheon Supply Chain Platform (RSCP), Raytheon collaborates with suppliers on the end-to-end order management process. Working in RSCP, suppliers can respond to orders and MRP updates, create electronic shipment notifications and electronic invoices. This information is sent directly to Raytheon's backend systems for more efficient processing and effective management of exceptions.
Raytheon collaborates with suppliers on its procurement (sourcing) needs via SourcePass. Suppliers can respond to RFIs/RFPs/RFQs and participate in e-auctions within SourcePass. The response/bid information is sent directly to Raytheon's backend systems for analysis, award of business and issuing orders.
Raytheon provides a supplier access to their critical information through the Raytheon Supplier Portal. Suppliers can immediately access their own supplier ratings involving both quality and delivery, invoice statuses, as well as update their contact information. The Supplier Portal also serves as the gateway to Shipping Smart, Secure Forms/Reps and Certs (CR003), as well as any necessary training guides on how to properly use these tools. Lastly, these innovative web-based options were developed for suppliers to connect with Raytheon's networks, resources and professionals, and provide the secure tools and channels needed to enable fast, efficient and accurate information transactions.


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Regatta Marauder Insulated Jacket
Manufacturer: Regatta
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Regatta Marauder Insulated Jacket is a durable and warm product designed to withstand adverse weather and provide comfort whilst working outdoors. Made from a waterproof and breathable Isotex 5000 textured polyester jacquard, with a treated outer to further repel water and taped seams to help ensure water never gets where it shouldn't. The jacket is lined with a combination of polyester technical mesh and touch scrim lining for a comfortable and well ventilated product, with Thermo-guard insulation ensuring warmth. This jacket features a two-way front zip, covered with a storm flap which also conceals a handy zipped security pocket. There are also two lower zip pockets and a chest pocket for storage, with high-tech water repellent zips to give protection to your valuables.
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ALLETE Inc. is an energy company headquartered in Duluth, Minnesota. In addition to its electric utilities, Minnesota Power and Superior Water, Light and Power of Wisconsin, ALLETE owns ALLETE Clean Energy, based in Duluth; U.S. Water Services in St. Michael, Minn.; BNI Energy in Bismarck, N.D.; and has an eight percent equity interest in the American Transmission Co. More information about ALLETE is available at www.allete.com. ALE-CORPThe statements contained in this release and statements that ALLETE may make orally in connection with this release that are not historical facts, are forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties and investors are directed to the risks discussed in documents filed by ALLETE with the Securities and Exchange Commission. View source version on businesswire.com: http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20170908005064/en/
ALLETE Inc. (NYSE: ALE) announced today that its wholly owned subsidiary U.S. Water Services has purchased Tonka Water, a major supplier of municipal and industrial water treatment systems. The addition of Tonka Water, based in Plymouth, Minnesota, expands U.S. Water's integrated water treatment equipment offerings while adding new customers in the municipal and industrial sectors. Tonka Water, founded in 1956, has a long and successful history of delivering high-quality water treatment systems for customers throughout North America, with more than 2,300 system installations in 49 states and four Canadian provinces. "This strategic acquisition, like the earlier additions of Water & Energy Systems Technologies and A and W Technologies, expands U.S. Water's geographic and customer markets, its equipment portfolio and its field service offerings," said ALLETE Chairman, President and CEO Alan R. Hodnik. "ALLETE continues to execute its strategy of supporting U.S. Water's growth both organically and through tuck-in acquisitions as the company expands in the U.S. and Canada. Societal expectations, regulation and resource scarcity increasingly require sustainable solutions, and ALLETE is well-positioned in the emerging energy-water nexus." Based in St. Michael, Minnesota, U.S. Water has a national footprint and serves a growing and diverse mix of more than 4,800 industrial customers, including a significant number of Fortune 500 companies. U.S. Water provides integrated water solutions for industry by combining chemicals, equipment, engineering and service to optimize system performance, reduce water and energy use, and improve efficiency. "The addition of Tonka Water to the U.S. Water family expands our integrated capabilities in the industrial market and broadens our overall equipment offerings into the municipal market," said LaMarr Barnes, U.S. Water CEO. "Their experienced employees will strengthen our engineering capabilities, and allow us to further leverage our chemical and service offerings to provide our customers more options. We are very excited to welcome Tonka Water to the U.S. Water family."


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For individuals interested in bariatric surgery alternatives, Magee-Womens Hospital of UPMC is the first hospital in Pennsylvania to offer the ORBERA® gastric balloon. ORBERA is a noninvasive procedure that assists adult patients in losing and maintaining weight.
Your bariatric surgeon will insert the ORBERA balloon into your stomach by a nonsurgical procedure. Once placed, the balloon is filled with saline until roughly the size of a melon.
The balloon helps you lose weight by reinforcing portion control and keeping you feeling full after meals. After six months, the balloon is removed.
Learn more about the ORBERA procedure offered at Magee-Womens Hospital of UPMC.
ORBERA gastric balloon is a non-invasive weight loss procedure. Patients are placed under general aesthesia before the balloon insertion and the procedure typically takes only 30 minutes. Patients can then go home the same day.
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Rarely can the last four have seen such a glitzy cast as assembled by Manchester United, Chelsea, Arsenal and Barcelona: Cristiano Ronaldo, Wayne Rooney, Ryan Giggs, Frank Lampard, Cesc Fabregas, Theo Walcott, Lionel Messi, Thierry Henry and Xavi.
Memo to Michel Platini: now that's entertainment; now that's a reason to celebrate the Premier League as well as pay homage to Catalonia. These semi-finals offer up a wonderful advertisement for Uefa's competition, and for football generally.
To think that six years ago, Uefa's showpiece occasion between AC Milan and Juventus proved the biggest turn-off since Baldrick modelled for an art competition in the trenches. Only six years since that Old Trafford stalemate and shoot-out, yet hundreds of millions of viewers, innocent people who tuned in hoping for a glamour occasion, remain scarred by the memory of an exercise in negativity.
So as Platini continues to criticise Premier League dominance – and he has every right to question the finances, but never the football – Uefa's president should remember arguably the worst game Old Trafford has ever staged. Uefa could have removed Milan and Juventus from the pitch and let the fans watch the grass grow. Far more interesting. One for the connoisseurs? One for the insomniacs.
Fast forward six years, and there are some fast forwards going about their elegant trade as the Champions League builds to a climax. The final itself could see Messi versus Ronaldo, surely television heaven, or a midfield duel between Lampard and Fabregas.
Along with Barcelona's class acts, Premier League teams make the Champions League even more special. Platini should be grateful. Last year's Chelsea-United final was a classic. Just imagine the sporting drama in Rome on May 27 if John Terry took another penalty against Edwin van der Sar. And scored. And won Chelsea the European Cup. It would make Stuart Pearce's eyes-bulging, fist-pumping Euro 96 catharsis seem a slight wobble of the stiff upper lip.
And what would Sir Alex Ferguson do if he lifted a third European Cup, moving alongside Bob Paisley? Would he leave football in a blaze of glory? Could he possibly hand his exciting, still-developing team over to another? At the Estadio do Dragao on Wednesday, Porto supporters clapped Ferguson's victors off the field; their admiration was mainly aimed at their own players heading towards the tunnel but there was respect for the European champions.
"We were applauding 10 Manchester [United] players,'' explained a Porto fan. "But only 10. Not Ronaldo.'' The contempt for United's No 7 was not solely because of his Sporting Lisbon roots; Ronaldo's failure to deliver for the national team rankles a patriotic place like Porto.
Anyway, United had just starred in a new movie, 'Exit the Dragons', and now march on to meet Arsenal. Platini's concerns over English dominance would have some credibility if the football was poor but Arsenal versus United could be a "you attack, we attack'' gem. Theo Walcott against Patrice Evra needs to be screened in high-speed definition.
Merely the sight of Giggs in a semi will coax beads of sweat from the brows of Arsenal fans, this year bringing the 10th anniversary of his Villa Park dance past Arsenal defenders as if they were statues. Rooney and Ronaldo will also worry Arsenal's back line. Robin van Persie can trouble United.
In the other semi, accepted wisdom has it that Barcelona's style council will glide past the Chelsea machine. Yet there is a new belief in the Londoners, a decisiveness about Guus Hiddink mixed with the leadership of Terry and Lampard that means Chelsea will travel hopefully to Catalonia on April 28. The obvious concerns are defensive, newly porous.
For all Platini's concerns, the Premier League party will not last forever. These things are cyclical. Serie A will sort itself out, modernise its stadiums, refresh squads, change loopholes to stop starlets like Federico Macheda from being pinched, and the likes of Milan and Juventus will shine again. And they are world champions.
If Barcelona prevail in Rome, an inquest will open in England about Premier League standards and the level of assistance the domestic division affords the national team. The presence of three of Spain's European champions in Barcelona's ranks, Xavi, Andres Iniesta and Carles Puyol, must remind the English that a strong club scene does not mean a powerful international set-up, although clearly England are maturing under Fabio Capello.
Flaws remain in the club v country balance of English football, and it will be interesting to see whether Pearce, now coach of the under-21s, can persuade Arsene Wenger to release Walcott for the junior Euros in Sweden in June. Experience of tournament life should never be turned down.
A final thought: whisper it around Platini but the Champions League decider could be a dress rehearsal for the FA Cup final, three days later.


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The joint naval operation will be held on May 6 northwest of Cavite City.
The 130-meter long search and rescue ship PLH 22 Yashima has a capacity of 5,204 GT. The vessel is owned by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport, based at the Fukuoka Coast Guard Office in Japan.
During the 5th Joint Maritime Law Enforcement Exercise, the Yashima will utilize its helicopter (Helicopter Bell 412) and a rigid hull inflatable boat. From the Philippine side, the Coast Guard will deploy its floating and air assets.
Delegates and heads of the Asian Coast Guard agencies will be present at the location and will observe the naval joint-exercise.
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"The event aims to further enhance the capabilities of PCG and JCG to combat piracy and armed robbery at sea, to acquire knowledge and skills in conducting airlift rescue operations, and to establish friendship and mutual understanding among the Heads of Asian Coast Guard agencies specifically between JCG and PCG."
The Japanese vessel will be in Malate, Manila (Philippines) until May 7 during the 11th High Level Meeting of Head Officials of the Asian Coast Guard Agencies.
Both Japanese and Philippine coast guards are hosting the event, which aims to strengthen the friendship between the two participating agencies, to enhance their capabilities in handling piracy and armed robbery at sea and to raise their knowledge and skills in conducting airlift search and rescue operations.


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NASHVILLE - While Senate Republicans largely support a statewide law banning collective bargaining for teachers, some of their House counterparts are talking about leaving the decision in local government hands.
"There are members in our caucus who would be more comfortable with the bill if there were some local options there," said House Majority Leader Gerald McCormick, R-Chattanooga. He nonetheless called the bill a "legitimate idea and something that needs to be considered."
Some school boards, McCormick said, "have had a very bad experience. In certain parts of the state, like Chattanooga, we've had a better experience."
"I expect to see some kind of a compromise amendment that would allow local school boards and local governments to decide whether or not it would be in their best interests to negotiate," he said.
In recent days, fights over ending mandatory collective bargaining have started boiling over in Tennessee and several other states. One of those is Wisconsin, where thousands of teachers have protested outside the Capitol and Democrats walked out of the Legislature to try to stall Republican action.
The 52,000-member Tennessee Education Association opposes a bill by Sen. Jack Johnson, R-Brentwood, that would end mandatory collective bargaining for teachers.
Last week, more than 200 TEA members packed a Senate hearing room and a nearby hallway as the Republican-controlled Senate Education Committee debated Johnson's bill.
Many conservative groups support the measure; dozens of tea party and other conservative activists also were at the hearing.
The bill passed 6-3.
Under a 1978 law, school boards must negotiate with teachers unions in districts where most educators have voted to let groups represent them.
Tennessee has collective bargaining in 92 of 136 districts, including Hamilton County.
Republicans have a 20-13 majority in the Senate. They have a 64-34 edge in the House, with one independent.
The Tennessee Education Association's chief lobbyist, Jerry Winters, said that while he is "glad" to hear House members are considering an alternative to the Senate bill, he cautioned that negotiations are "a two-way street."
"I can't imagine that we would want to allow a school board to unilaterally decide whether or not they wanted to talk with teachers," Winters said. "Obviously we're willing to sit down and talk about this whole [House] movement."
But he noted "it sounds like it's locking the teachers out on the front end."
Southeast Tennessee lawmakers had mixed views on the legislation, and they didn't break down along precise party lines.
Sen. Mike Bell, R-Riceville, said he was familiar with discussions about letting local governments and school boards decide.
"I'd like to see the House Education Committee pick it up first and see what's possible," Bell said. "Sometimes legislation is not what everybody wants but what's possible."
In earlier interviews, Reps. Vince Dean, R-East Ridge, and Richard Floyd, R-Chattanooga, said they weren't familiar with Johnson's bill. It is sponsored in the House by Republican Caucus Chairman Debra Maggart, R-Hendersonville.
"I certainly support the premise," Floyd said. "I've been on both sides of collective bargaining."
Rep. Tommie Brown, D-Chattanooga, said efforts to strip the TEA of collective bargaining rights and other GOP bills, including eliminating payroll deductions for teachers' dues, are "part of the national agenda to break the back of the National Education Association."
Rep. JoAnne Favors, D-Chattanooga, voiced similar views.
"I think there's a national movement to eliminate school associations," she said. "All of this, I feel, is part of the movement to privatize education."
Sen. Andy Berke, D-Chattanooga, who sits on the Senate Education Committee, said last week the bill detracts from efforts to advance education.
Berke also said he was disgusted to hear that one of the bill's House sponsors last fall pressured TEA to split campaign contributions evenly between Republicans and Democrats.
Sen. Bo Watson, R-Hixson, predicted the Senate bill will pass on the floor. He noted that teachers are the only group with collective bargaining rights in Tennessee.
He rejected TEA charges that the bill amounts to political "payback." Similar legislation introduced in the past failed to get anywhere when Democrats had control, he said.
"We should debate just the whole idea of government unions anyway -- the idea that people who hire you, who are the electors, then sit down with you [school board] to negotiate their deal," Watson said. "Obviously you're going to do everything to keep them happy. I just have a fundamental issue with government unions. I think they're inherently conflicted."


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"A sister is a little bit of childhood that can never be lost."
--Marion C. Garretty
Sunday morning I woke up to a video of sisters Solange and Beyoncé dancing joyfully together on stage at Coachella. The night before, Beyoncé had made an unannounced appearance toward the end of her little sister's set, and the sibling duo performed a choreographed dance number to Solange's "Losing You." The routine was followed by an affectionate embrace in which the two smiled and giggled playfully.
I smiled along with them as I watched the performance -- from the body rolls and two-steps to the hugs and laughter. In the words of Twitter user @DanceYrslfClean, "Solange and Beyoncé looked so genuinely happy performing together, like, it made me kinda wish I had a sister." Fortunately, I have a sister, and I was nostalgically taken back to childhood days of dancing and singing along to the radio with my older sister, Danielle. Though I've always had a little more rhythm than she has (you can even ask our mother), there is -- and always will be -- something magical about sharing the dance floor with the person who has been able to finish your sentences and indulge in "sweet, crazy conversations full of half sentences" since you've been able to talk. It's kind of like looking at your own reflection.
A few days ago my Facebook wall and Twitter timeline were covered in pictures of my friends with their siblings in honor of #NationalSiblingsDay. I must admit that I initially thought this was a social media-induced "holiday." However, after doing a bit of research (OK, Google search), I learned that the day has been recognized as an annual event in various countries for thousands of years, and recognized in the U.S. as of 2008 thanks to the efforts of the Siblings Day Foundation. Claudia Evart, president and founder of the foundation, proclaimed April 10 -- the date of her late sister's birthday -- National Siblings Day after losing both her sister and her brother, who died in separate accidents at young ages. Evart hoped to create a holiday to celebrate brothers and sisters in the same way that Mother's Day and Father's Day celebrate parents. She has said:
Siblings Day is a day where brothers and sisters reflect upon each other, enjoy time together or a phone call; in some cases, a day of truce and more understanding; for others, a day of love and appreciation; for some, a day when those departed are remembered; and in all cases, a day when attention is paid to that unequivocal bond like no other.
Too often I have taken for granted this truth. Sibling relationships are the longest relationships that most of us -- 80 percent of Americans have at least one sibling -- will ever have, often outlasting marriages and our parents' lives. So although National Siblings Day has passed and there have been plenty of days that have made me wish I was an only child, I would like to thank my sister and brother for being my best friends, my teachers, my therapists, my alibis, and my partners in crime. While my sister may never forgive me for something I did when I was 4, and while my brother may hold a grudge because this essay focuses mostly on sisterhood, I know that no matter what happens, our relationships will endure and thrive amidst a lifetime of quarrels and reconciliations, tears and laughter, confusion and clarity. To siblings, both by blood and by choice.


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Drug bundles found in park next to Gateway Bridge
Tue, 19 Mar 2013 16:24:16 GMT —
Authorities are investigating how bundles of illegal drugs ended up in a park next to the Gateway International Bridge.
It all happened along the Rio Grande River in Hope Park just before 11 a.m. Tuesday.
Brownsville police and Border Patrol are investigating the incident.
According to reports, the drug bundles were found in a sewer system drainage pipe.
Both the park and the sewage line has been used for drug and immigrant smuggling in the past.
No arrests have been made but the case remains under investigation.