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From the 29th of November to the 7th of December, 2014, a group of nine from Foods Resource Bank (FRB) came to Nicaragua. For the majority, it was their first time visiting this land of beautiful nature and rich culture.
Their desire was to witness the vast number of projects they support through World Renew Nicaragua. As you may have guessed, we saw, learned and experienced much more than initially expected. We truly witnessed God's work in Nicaragua.
Due to limited of time, the team divided into two groups. One visited communities in Managua and Ginotepe while the other visited communities in Matagalpa and Boaco. Each group had a chance to meet two of our partner organizations here – Christian Medical Action (AMC), YMCA Nicaragua (ACJ), Fundacion San Lucas, and CIEETS.
I helped facilitate the trip with the second group. We visited the main AMC office in Managua where we were given a brief introduction and overview of AMC… We also asked specific questions regarding the several projects completed in the Matagalpa area.
After the meeting in Managua, we took two pick-up trucks (HiLux!) to Matagalpa. For nearly 4 hours, we bounced along the treacherous roads of the mountains. Despite the rough and long drive, stunning sceneries made every uncomfortable moment worth it. On our ways to the two communities in Matagalpa, Nueva Jerusalem and San Joaquin, God's beautiful creation of green pasture amongst vast coffee farms welcomed us. At both of those two communities in Matagalpa, we heard multiple inspiring stories and testimonies of individuals who had been changed by the program. Their dreams were fulfilled by the programs our team funded..
Now they are able to obtain land ownership and sufficient income to educate their children and support their families. Their lives were transformed from that of a dependent worker to that of an autonomous, confident individual. Now they are proud of their lives and the differences they can make in their communities. They thanked AMC, World Renew and FRB for giving them the ability to have confidence in their abilities and a hope for the future.
Later we visited Boaco, where we attended a short meeting with ACJ staff at their office.
Learning about several projects done by ACJLearning about several projects done by ACJBefore we visited communities in Boaco, ACJ staff reviewed the projects executed in different communities. The meeting allowed us to better understand the details of specific projects supported by the FRB. From funding the local agricultural field school to empowering women and children at homes, ACJ supports a wide range of projects in Nicaragua.
We visited two communities in Boaco called Las Brisas and Loma de Cafen. Both communities were similar to those we visited in Matagalpa. However, these communities put more emphasis on educating existing and future farmers on different, improved methods of farming in relation to climate change. Through different experiments, they learn better ways to organically deal with pests and crops.
Throughout these educational visits, the team was able to view how their gifts truly support each community. In viewing the success of these programs in the local communities, it was more than obvious that the people's love for God was reciprocated by his love for them.
Through the support of FRB and God's loving care, these communities truly are beginning to thrive. Specific personal interactions with the farms from these communities allowed the team to connect with communities, projects, and our four different partner organizations.
During this short week, the team was able to connect with the communities and people. They received and learned more than what they have expected. Indeed, God opened our eyes and our hearts throughout the trip. He showed us how projects have been carried out beautifully and faithfully for years. He selected the people with sincere hearts to be a part of different projects and allowed them to grow their communities on their own. Yes. God is working in Nicaragua.
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re: Life after an Editor Calls You an Idiotposted 4/23/12
Dear Editor…
Writers Digest asked Robopaclypse author Daniel H. Wilson how he got his agent. His answer? "I wrote a query letter to an editor — a friend of a friend. The editor called me an idiot, told me never to contact an editor directly, and then recommended three literary agents he had worked with before. Laurie Fox was one of them, and I've never looked back." So, do NOT contact an editor directly nowadays?
Dear Kate…
Gads. I hope Mr. Wilson was summarizing the sentiment of the letter, not quoting it. It's hard to imagine an editor using such unprofessional verbiage with a writer. Kudos to Mr. Wilson for sticking it out and landing his agent… and a movie deal with Steven Spielberg (2013)! There's sweet revenge, eh? Wilson's was a "referral" submission and is quite common. As it should be—that's called networking. Editors learn early in their careers how to respond to all kinds of referrals and rarely include accusations of idiocy. The best way to go about a referral is to have your friend contact the editor personally and ask if and how the submission could be made. This gives an editor who isn't open to such submissions a chance to decline and provide agent names or submission hints, keeping everyone's dignity intact.
Happy writing!
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Jacqueline Texier wrote (on 04/23/12 at 11:06 am) :
Boy, someone's feathers were really ruffled that day! Wilson probably exaggerated the editor's reaction. Your reply is great advice, Kate, and that's exactly how I'm going to do it, with referral submissions. Thank you so much!
Underground From Detroit wrote (on 04/23/12 at 3:21 pm) :
All I can say is this,
"Editors, if you want respect, please give it back."
Don't make the few bad eggs make you go anal on writers who are just trying to find people who love our work a tenth as much as our writer's group.
This didn't sound like someone being unfairly harassed. Lead by example. That's all I'm saying.


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FourPlay String Quartet sets Langridge's Fred the Clown to music
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Music Games: Head to The Casino
Do you want to have a thrilling experience while being exposed to your favourite popular music? Casinos have been the most accessible music venues for ages and when you go gambling at a casino, you won't be surprised at how much exposure there is to great music. Slot machines and table games have associations to some of the greatest composers around, making them significantly more interesting to play. Don't miss your shot to win big with your favourite musician accompanying you through such a thrilling experience!
Head down to your nearest casino and take an inventory of the great musical partnerships that have been made. Legends of music adorn themed slot machines while the speakers play some of the most catchy tunes to date. There is probably a stage or theatre in the casino as they host multiple events, including some of the larger musicians or bands that come to town. You'll want to get acquainted with this venue as it's not only the gambling that makes being at a casino so exciting.
Grab yourself an events' schedule so you can make sure you have a seat for some of the musical acts that hit the stage. If you're someone who has loyalty through music then this is an experience for you. Win big sitting at a slot machine that is themed with the music and hits you've loved for years. Photos and mini speakers ensure that you are taken into a musical world when you sit down at one of the casinos musically themed slot machines.
The great thing about a casino venue is that is serves a wide variety of individuals, bringing an entirely new population together to enjoy gaming and music. Social environments that cater to a wide audience often bring in some of the biggest names to have the most appeal to their visitors. Don't miss out on a great musical experience by forgetting about the casino as an avenue for musical integration in your own community!


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On this episode of SAGEClinician I have the pleasure of speaking with Elizabeth Scala, MSN/MBA, RN.
Elizabeth Scala, author, speaker, certified Reiki Master and nurse, describes herself as a spiritual practice nurse, on a mission to shift her profession of nursing from the inside out.
Applicable to all healthcare professionals but directed toward nurses, her goal is to see you reconnect with the original passion and desire that led you to enter your profession to begin with.
Healthcare professionals today deal with high stress levels resulting from growing workloads, increasing regulations and complex technologies. All of this removes us further from our core mission – helping our patients. For this very reason the ability to take care of one-self is becoming ever important.
Elizabeth knows that Reiki is one avenue that allows us to do just that.
Even though difficult to explain in words, Reiki is a spiritual healing modality that allows us to return balance to our lives. It is a holistic practice that encourages healing and homeostasis to return to all aspects of life.
Reiki is already utilized in healthcare in work with patients in hospice, in work with chronic pain conditions, PTSD work and many other areas.
Elizabeth suggests that we also utilize Reiki to take care of ourselves and promote our own healing. After all, how can we take care of others if we don't strive to be whole, complete and healthy ourselves?
A speaker and trainer, Elizabeth teaches a variety of Reiki classes. Her focus has shifted from the conventional "taking care of self" limited to proper eating and exercising to a much broader approach.
She calls her new model "Nursing from within" where the prime focus is on connecting with your authentic self. Taking care of yourself and doing what you truly enjoy, will help you get back in touch with the original reasons you entered the nursing profession.
WHO is Elizabeth?
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WASHINGTON (Reuters) - NetSpend Corp, a unit of Total System Services Inc <TSS.N>, has agreed to settle Federal Trade Commission allegations that the prepaid card company deceived people about access to funds deposited on NetSpend debit cards, the FTC said on Friday.
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In Exchange Server 5.5, I had to use the Internet Mail Service (IMS) to exchange mail with Internet hosts. In Exchange 2000 Server, if I don't change any default configuration settings, SMTP works fine. Why would I want to set up an SMTP connector?
Exchange 2000 uses SMTP as its core transport protocol. Assuming that you've set up TCP/IP and DNS properly and that you supply the right domain name to Exchange 2000, Exchange 2000 will happily send and receive SMTP mail without any special effort on your part because it installs the SMTP virtual server component by default. So why would you bother with an SMTP connector when the default configuration seems to work so well? The SMTP connector lets you set up separate connectors for separate address spaces and designate individual servers in a routing group as bridgeheads. This configuration is similar to what many large sites did with the Exchange 5.5 IMS. Setting up an SMTP bridgehead at the edge of your network lets you concentrate traffic into one server for archiving, content or virus scanning, and flow control.
The SMTP connector also provides other functionality missing from the default virtual server. This additional functionality includes
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- using the SMTP connector to automatically dequeue mail held at a remote site. This capability is a natural way to periodically schedule connections to a smart host and pick up your mail, all in one go.
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- specifying whether you want a connector to forward all mail to a smart host. Forwarding mail to a smart host lets you focus all your mail on one machine, at the cost of taking away your flexibility in setting routing options. Of course, if you want to build a routing architecture that tightly channels message flow, this method is the way to do it.


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Rapper Soulja Boy was involved in a minor car accident in Hollywood on Saturday (23Jun12).
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Uplands Hiking Trail is a 1.2 mile out and back trail located near Canandaigua, New York and is rated as moderate. The trail is primarily used for hiking and is accessible year-round.
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Awesome trails with cool views, and I love the overview of the waterfall with the gazebo-thingy
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it's peaceful to walk up the falls and gorgeous view from the top trail of the lake.
fun little hike in the creek bed to the waterfall. with the drought there is very little water. a fellow hiker left behind some rope so assist in climbing a steep parts.
I brought my nieces here as our paddling boarding plans fell through. We walked the dry creek bed, as easy walk. More challenging was the 3 waterfalls we climbed up, two of them had some old ropes that we could use to scale up and down the waterfalls; we wouldn't have been able to make it up without them. We went in August, so there wasn't much water in the creek, but the waterfalls were beautiful. Wear sensible shoes, my niece's friend wore crocs, not a good idea.
We were putting this place off for a long time but very glad we finally stopped. Great for children, nice views, well groomed trail. Only thing missing is a few more trail signs. There are a lot of extra paths.
The trail is nice for someone who needs a cleared path and direction with an easy hike. Beware of all the poison ivy on the edge of the trails. Personally when hiking this trail i go down into the waterfalls because i want to be challenged. Going into the falls is dangerous and i don't suggest people to do it unless they are experienced hikers/climbers! Also be carful not to cross into the private property.


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Limited to an edition of 100, each print will be signed and numbered.
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A Comity of Errors: The Rise, Fall, and Return of International Comity in Transnational Discovery
No feature of U.S. law has rankled foreign nations more than the supposed "legal imperialism" of discovery requests for information located abroad to be used in U.S. litigation or investigations. China, France, Germany, and Switzerland have threatened the stability of bilateral relations with the United States due to overbroad transnational discovery requests. For three decades, when faced with concerns of international comity in the discovery context, U.S. courts ruled overwhelmingly in favor of discovery through the Federal Rules, rendering international comity a dead concept. Recent case law, however, shows that this paradigm is coming to an end. In a trilogy of cases decided, respectively, by the United States Supreme Court (Daimler), the Second Circuit (Gucci), and the New York State Court of Appeals (Motorola), each court rejected attempts by plaintiffs to subject foreign entities to jurisdiction in the United States or otherwise impose on them overbroad duties, including those in conflict with foreign laws. Prominently relying on "international comity," each decision limited the reach of U.S. courts and emphasized the need for harmony in the international legal system. These three cases are groundbreaking and should lead to changes in U.S. transnational discovery. The Article analyzes this recent revival of international comity. First, it explores the history of international comity and its interaction with broad U.S. discovery rules. Second, it briefly reviews the Supreme Court case Aérospatiale, which dealt a blow to international comity. Third, this Article analyzes how Daimler, Gucci, and Motorola relied on comity to reach their holdings and argues that international comity has been revived in the context of discovery. Finally, this Article takes a normative approach and argues that U.S. courts should engage in a qualitative limitation of the kinds of U.S. interests that are significant in the transnational discovery context.
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Diego Zambrano,
A Comity of Errors: The Rise, Fall, and Return of International Comity in Transnational Discovery,
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Class Tools – Boss Battles (Adventures in the Wild)
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Boss Battles are fun ways to prepare your students for tests and quizzes and assess their learning. They are meant as a way to review for formative assessments during class, and students answer questions out loud in the classroom.
Boss Battles can be found within the Class Tools, which are identified by the scroll icon on the left sidebar.
Enter questions with multiple choice or short answer responses. You can always reuse your questions later in new quizzes by accessing your Question Bank.
When setting HP, the total number of HP value of the questions should be 1.5 x the boss's health. You'll want to have enough questions that students can miss one or two and still win the battle.
Also, don't forget that if students incorrectly answer a question, they will take the damage value for the question. Try to avoid values that would cause too much damage to students.
When the Boss Battle begins, you can choose to have either random students or random teams answer each new question (to do so, click on "Class"), or you can have students from a single team (select "Team") or a single student (select "Student") to answer questions aloud as they appear onscreen.
If students answer a question correctly, they'll deal damage to the boss. If students get a question wrong, the boss attacks! Sometimes attacks will miss or do critical damage, adding even more variety to the battle.
If your class is victorious, they'll earn XP and GP as a reward.
A flawless victory pays double the points!
Tip: Rewards are distributed automatically and depend on whether you chose "Class" (rewards go to the whole class), "Team" (rewards go to that team), or "Student" (rewards go to that student) as an opponent.


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Irish funnyman Chris O'dowd had Steve Carell and Kristen Wiig squirming in their seats after almost swallowing a fly on a U.K. TV talk show.
The trio of Hollywood stars halted their joint interview on The Graham Norton Show when the huge insect buzzed past them, with Wiig joking, "That was like a bird!"
Host Norton carried on with the program, but a moment later he was interrupted when O'Dowd suddenly yelped in horror upon realising he had nearly ingested the fly, which was floating in his glass of water.
As his disgusted Bridesmaids co-star Wiig jumped off the sofa, O'Dowd shrieked, "Oh my God, oh my sweet God! I chewed it. I took a drink and I was like, I didn't realize I had any ice in there!"
He and Wiig started laughing as Carell then took a napkin from his pocket and placed it over the dead fly.
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No. 8 GVSU falls to N.M. Highlands
Lakers suffer second loss of season at Grand Canyon Classic
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Mesa, Ariz. -- No. 8 Grand Valley State had its six-game winning streak snapped on Thursday afternoon (Dec. 30) in Mesa, Az., as the Lakers dropped a 73-69 contest to New Mexico Highlands. The teams were competing at the Trip Sports Grand Canyon Classic, but GVSU was defeated for just the second time this season despite a 42-26 edge in points in the paint and a double-double from senior forward Justin Ringler.
For the first time since Nov. 27 at Northern Kentucky, Grand Valley State found itself on the losing side of the scoreboard, as the Lakers fall to 9-2 on the season. GVSU had won its previous six games, which included three consecutive GLIAC road victories. New Mexico Highlands, a Division II program from the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference, improves to 9-1 on the year.
A pretty even game statistically appears to have been won at the charity stripe. While Grand Valley State did struggle at the line, making just 17-of-29 attempts for a 58.6 percentage, New Mexico Highlands connected on 30-of-41 freebies for a 73.2 percent clip. Otherwise, the Lakers won the rebounding battle (43-38), including a 16-9 edge in offensive boards, which led to a huge 19-3 advantage in second chance points. GVSU was stronger inside, owning a 16-point cushion (42-26) in points in the paint, but the Cowboys forced 16 Laker turnovers and held Grand Valley State to just 2-of-15 from three-point range.
Things looked very good from the opening tip-off for the Lakers, who raced out to an 11-0 lead in the first five minutes. Ringler scored on a jumper just 22 seconds into the contest, while sophomore point guard Breland Hogan added a layup a minute later. Three more scorers added shots, as juniors Nick Waddell and Alvin Storrs connected on buckets and James Thomas drained a three-pointer, assisted by Ringler, for the 11-0 advantage.
A trifecta from junior Wes Trammell gave GVSU its biggest lead of the day at 14-2 with 14:34 remaining, but the Cowboys started to come back and cut down the deficit. NMH pulled within five points at 16-11 and to 18-15 at the 6:33 mark before taking its first lead of the game at 23-22 with 4:18 left in the opening half. The score would be tied three times in the first half and a layup from sophomore Nick Carreri made the score 33-31 at halftime, with New Mexico Highlands owning the two-point cushion.
To start the second half, Hogan and Thomas scored on consecutive jumpers, giving the lead back to the Lakers at 35-33. A layup from Storrs and back-to-back buckets from Waddell upped the advantage to 41-34 just six minutes into the second stanza. However, the Cowboys continued the back-and-forth game by scoring nine straight points and taking a 43-41 lead at the 12:18 mark.
The score was tied for the eighth time in the game at 57-57 with 5:27 left in the game before New Mexico Highlands used an 8-1 run to open up a 65-58 lead with 3:40 remaining. A layup from Ringler and a split pair of free throws by Waddell brought the Lakers within four at 65-61, but GVSU would only get as close as two points the rest of the way. After getting within 67-65 after a jumper from Ringler, the Cowboys made 3-of-4 free throws to open up a five-point lead in the final minute, which would be enough to hold off Grand Valley State.
Both teams shot nearly identical from the field, as GVSU shot 41.7 percent to the Cowboys' 41.3 percentage. NMH led in fast break points (12-10) and bench points (25-24), while making five three-pointers to just two for the Lakers. Grand Valley State was 0-for-8 from beyond the arc in the second half, shooting just 13.3 percent from three-point range during the game.
Ringler notched GVSU's first double-double of the season, as he recorded 23 points and 10 rebounds. He shot 6-of-12 from the floor and made 11-of-15 free throws, while adding three assists and three steals in 35 very productive minutes. His 23 points tied his season-high. The only other Laker in double-digits was Storrs, as the guard secured 11 points on 5-of-10 shooting and pulled down four rebounds.
Waddell provided eight points and five rebounds in 16 minutes, while Trammell supplied eight points and three boards in just 13 minutes, both coming off the GVSU bench. Thomas totaled seven points and four rebounds, while Carreri added five points, two boards, and an assist in 13 minutes.
Leading the way for New Mexico Highlands was Thomas Manzano, who totaled a game-high 25 points, while adding eight boards. Chris Newsome scored 14 points with five boards and five assists, while Mindaug Markevicius added 12 points.


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I LOVE the Amerimax windows and am thrilled with how quickly and easily everything went with Jay and his crew. The windows are beautiful and sturdy, easy to open and close and clean. Jay doesn't need high pressure sales tactics when the product is such high quality! He also helped me decide on the different options available in the look (who knew there are so many?), and I'm so happy with how great it all looks.We are looking forward to all the fresh air we'll get come spring, when we will open and close windows with abandon!
Inbal Vuletich
Centennial, CO. 80111
Three years ago I had 303 Windows install 10 windows throughout my entire home. Their quote came in the lowest amongst the three I solicited, and I believe their product is among the best available for vinyl windows.
My experience was excellent. The owner himself came out to our home to do the quote, and he was very thorough. He provided an excellent recommendation for a horizontal slider where it would have been inconvenient to have a window that slides open vertically. This is advice that could only have come from an experienced tradesman that was interested in the best solution for our home.
After signing the contract, the owner continued to communicate with us to keep us updated on the progress. Once the windows were ready, the installation was quickly scheduled. The two gentleman that came out on the day of install were professional, thorough, and quick. It only took a single day for all 10 windows to be installed, and they took care of all the clean up.
Three years after install, the windows still look the same as the day there were installed. They operate smoothly, and their white color is still brilliant. I can see no signs of discoloration.
The only recommendation I would make is to ask them to use a higher quality caulk on exterior walls that get a lot of direct sunlight. All interior caulk has held up well, and any exterior caulk that doesn't get direct sunlight remains okay to this day. I realize that caulk must be replaced, but the caulk that was in direct sunlight was quick to crack and lost a proper seal within a year. There is better caulk out there that can withstand the sun, but it does cost a little more.
Regardless, the product is great, the people are great, and I would highly recommend these guys if you are looking to get vinyl windows.
Mark Derham
Great experience from start to finish! Reliable guys, and unbelievable pricing compared to 3 other well known companies we priced out. Our windows came in earlier than anticipated and the install was quick and flawless. The windows are amazing, very high quality and the difference we hear, see and feel is well worth the investment!
Tiffany Fitzpatrick
We can't say enough good things about our window replacement experience with 303 Windows. First Jay met with us and provided a detailed review of Amerimax Windows and we agree that the windows are of excellent quality. We had 36 windows and a new patio door installed, and Rick and John were so professional and friendly. They replaced all 36 windows in 3 days and they were excellent. They paid extra attention to every detail. We noticed that they blocked noise from outside our home. The quietness over our old windows was an added bonus. The appearance from outside our home looks great. We rate them a strong 5. Couldn't be happier.
Steve Nixon
We had our 16 windows installed in a day. Rick and John did a great job, were professional, courteous, efficient, and took great care with our house- all the while keeping the kids laughing as they watched them work. The windows look great, and have already made our house better- canceling sound and allowing us better air flow. Thank you so much.
Paul Nerves
Truly the most professional installers we have ever been associated with! John and Rick were ""top notch" in the way they represented themselves and the company. They were prompt, cleaned up after themselves, and when we had questions, they took the time to ensure our questions were addressed. This wonderful experience started when Jay Lillien came over to provide a quote and spoke about the Amerimax windows. The detail he provided was exactly what we needed to make a decision. He was honest on the arrival and installation date of the windows. He also kept us informed along the way. The windows were installed in a timely fashion and are AWESOME!. We feel like we have a new home! Between Jay, John, and Rick, there are a three words that come to mind; credible, trustworthy, and ethical. They exceeded our expectations and we highly recommend them. Thank you for allowing us to do business with YOU!
Deb and Mark Helton
Highlands Ranch
After talking with several neighbors and interviewing three companies, I chose to go with 303 Windows a.k.a. Centennial Home Improvement. Jay is easy to work with, lays out the facts clearly and honestly and has a great product with a Amerimax windows. His longtime installers, Rick and John, are pleasant and easy to work with. I am happy to recommend this company.
Jeanne Welsh
Centennial, CO. 80121
Our new windows have provided an added joy we've not had before. Not only this winter did we immediately experience the added warmth and notice on our heating bill, but both friends and family couldn't get over our "new room" effect.
Thank you.
The Jamisons
Lakewood, CO.
Dear Jay.
We'd like to thank you again for our new windows. We were happy with the entire production from start to finish. We had previous negative experiences with hard sell people, so we found your factual, no-pressure approach to be refreshing. We also felt that your prices are very reasonable compared to other dealers in the metro area.
We can't say enough about the professional installation. They were not only fast, but conscientious and thorough. They even helped remount some of our hard-to-reach window coverings-a job they weren't required to do by contract, but did anyway. We greatly appreciated their efficiency and good nature.
We don't have central air, so during the summer we rely on our whole house fan to draw in cool air during the night, then close down the windows during the day. We have been amazed already at how well the windows keep the cooler air in and the hot air out. We have high hopes that they will also keep us from losing heat during the winter. So far, we are extremely impressed with the Amerimax windows and only sorry that we didn't make the change earlier on.
It's sometimes daunting for a homeowner to decide what company to choose to make theses sorts of major improvements. We felt like we were treated with respect the entire time and appreciate the quality product and installation you offer. We would be happy to recommend Centennial Home Improvements / 303-WINDOWS to other potential customers.
Thanks again!
Charlie and Nancy Vavra
Hi Jay,
We had Jay and his installation crew install 4 windows and a patio sliding door about a year ago. They did such an excellent job that we will be having them install the rest of our windows in the near future.
The service was great from the beginning. When we bought our home, Jay was recommended by our home inspector. We called him on a weekend expecting to schedule an estimate later in the week, but he was able to come out immediately. He gave us a quote that day, but we wanted to check out other places since this was our first time buying windows. We were able to get estimates from two other places including Home Depot. Their quotes were so high (one was twice the amount) that we decided to cancel our third estimate!
The installation was done professionally and efficiently by two great installers. They were courteous and very respectful with our new home.
We have been very happy since purchasing our new windows. The quality of these new windows surpass the old windows that we will soon replace. There is a huge difference between the new and old windows! We highly recommend Jay's Amerimax window's to anyone.
Tom and Amy Chau
Aurora, CO.
Dear Jay,
I want to let you how much I appreciated the great service Centennial Home Improvements/303-WINDOWS provided, and the quality of windows that were installed at St. Therese School this past summer (July 2006). It was a pleasure working with you, as well as your installers who installed the 186 Amerimax windows in the school. Your installers were very professional as they worked along side the company that removed the windows and did the asbestos abatement, which helped the process move along smoothly without any difficulties, plus making it much easier for me. The quality of craftsmanship, pride of workmanship, and the daily cleanliness after each workday was great. This makes working with a company a pleasure.
Last winter our heating bills were out of control and we felt that replacing the 50-year-old single pane metal windows would help tremendously in reducing the heating costs. Already we can tell a difference as one of the two boilers in the school has been down for a couple of weeks during some cold days in October, but the school still stayed comfortable with one boiler doing the job. The teachers not only are thrilled with the comfort of the rooms and the ease of opening and closing the windows, but also the quietness in the rooms due to the quality of windo which helps keep the outside traffic and noise down. We have had many comments on the appearance of the windows from parents and parishioners which in itself makes it all worth it.
Again, we are very happy with the windows and I am so impressed with the service from your company that I would highly recommend you to others. If I can be of any help to you in any way, please do not hesitate to call me.
Jeff Gilbert
Maintenance Supervisor
St. Therese Elementary School
Jeff Gilbert
Aurora, CO
Dear Jay,
I want to thank you for installing the windows in our home. It was a nice change to meet with you. You were not pushy like the other salesmen. You were helpful and informatitive, and I was very impressed with the workmanship and business manner of your installers. I have not had one problem with my windows since they were installed.
As you know our house backs to a somewhat busy street, so the biggest difference I noticed immediately was the noise reduction. Now that our Amerimax windows are in I can't even hear my neighbors dog barking at night. I noticed the quietness after the first day, when only half of our windows were installed. The windows really make a huge difference.
The other improvement to our house is that the heat from the sun does not fry our family room anymore. Now, in the summer we don't even run the air conditioner all that much. The technical improvements to the glass make a big difference here with the Colorado sun.
Our Amerimax windows are a great improvemet to our home. Thanks!
Wendi Van Woerkom
Lonetree, Colorado
I am writing this letter to thank you for your services. As most homeowners do, I was dreading having work done on our house. However, you made this experience very pleasant for us. The crew that was sent to our home were extremely efficient and friendly. They made sure that our personal items were cared for, and cleaned up after themselves.
After the work was complete they took the time to do a walk through with us. This says to me that you care about your customers and our satisfaction. So once again, thank you.
Gloria and Bob Hale
Denver, CO
We are really enjoying our new windows. We had eight quotes and yours was the lowest, but the main reason we had you install our windows was because of your creative recommendations. The casement windows look much better than the sliders would have. Thanks, Jay!
John Saturley
Arvada, CO


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The 32-year-old was withdrawn after 71 minutes of the 1-1 international friendly in Milan on Friday and has subsequently returned to Turin.
Barzagli had an MRI scan on Saturday that confirmed the problem, with the defender now facing a race against time to be fit for Juventus' Serie A visit to Livorno on November 24.
A statement on the club's official website read: "Andrea Barzagli, who left the field towards the end of last night's Italy v Germany game due to muscular discomfort in his left thigh, has undergone an MRI scan this afternoon in Turin which has revealed a pectineus muscle strain.
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The Where & When
WHEN is Phobius Open?
Phobius is open during select dates, usually from the last weekend in September through the first weekend in November. Please see our Schedule page for current dates & times.
WHERE is Phobius Located?
Phobius is located in Wright City, MO right off of Interstate 70. For directions, please see our Directions page for a direct link to Google Maps and driving directions.
The parking lot and box office is located at 420 East First Street South, Wright City, MO 63390.
Pricing & Tickets
Do I have to pay to park?
No, we offer free parking in our enclosed parking lot. Handicap parking is also available. Please see ticket counter if you require wheel chair accessibility.
Do you accept credit cards?
Yes, all major credit cards are accepted. We would highly suggest buying your tickets online prior to arriving to cut down on your wait time though.
Does Phobius offer group rates?
Yes, group rates are available for 20+ guests if purchased in advance online. Please contact us for more information.
Discounts & Promotions
Do you offer any discounts other than group rates?
Yes, subscribe to our website and receive a discount code for $5 off your ticket purchase or pick up one of our coupons at any of our sponsors locations.
How can I sign up to stay up to date about Phobius?
Yes! Fill out the Subscription Form to receive special offers, notices and news about Phobius.
Can I use more than one coupon or discount code?
Only one discount per person is allowed.
Date & Time
What time does the box office open?
The box office will start selling tickets one hour prior to opening.
Can I buy tickets in advance?
Yes! You can purchase tickets online by clicking here.
What does your closing time mean?
Our closing time (posted on our Schedule & Tickets page) means that this is the latest time we will be selling/accepting tickets. If you have already obtained your admittance wristband at this time, you will be able to fully experience all that Phobius has to offer.
Is there a way to avoid waiting in line?
Yes, our Fear Pass and Killer Deal packages offer a front of the line entry into the attraction. Please see our Schedule & Tickets page for more information.
Are there any age restrictions?
Phobius is recommended for individuals 16 years and up, however younger kids may attend only if accompanied by a parent. Carrying children through the attraction is not allowed. We do not offer children pricing and no refunds will be given if you choose to not finish the experience. There are many emergency exits throughout each attraction in case anyone gets too scared to continue. We also sell "chicken lights" at our ticket booth and concession stand for anyone who wants to experience the attraction without the fear of being a target of our monsters.
Will you close if it is raining?
No, Phobius is an indoor attraction!
What should I expect?
Is Phobius scary?
We strive to provide our guests with the one of the most terrifyingly suspenseful experiences of a lifetime!
What if I get too scared and want to leave?
If you find that you cannot continue to face your deepest, darkest fears you can always be escorted out one of our "chicken doors" to safety.
If I am too scared and do not enter the attraction or leave early, can I get a refund?
Unfortunately, all sales are final. If you are too terrified to go in, then we have successfully accomplished our goal of scaring you. You are welcome!
DO NOT ENTER if you suffer from any of the following: asthma, heart conditions, seizures, if you are pregnant, or have any type of mental, physical, respiratory or medical issues that is not conducive to a haunted attraction environment.
DO NOT smoke, run, eat or drink anything inside the attraction. If you decide to bring young children, you will not be allowed to carry them through the attraction for safety reasons.
THERE WILL BE NO touching of actors, other patrons, or props inside the attraction. No cameras or video recorders are allowed inside the attraction. You will be asked to leave the property if any of these rules are not followed.
YOU WILL BE DENIED ENTRY IF you are intoxicated or under the influence of drugs. Do not enter the attraction if you are taking medications that may impair your senses. If any of these conditions are noticed by our staff you will not be admitted into the attraction.
This attraction reserves the right to refuse admission to anyone for any reason. During your visit you will experience intense audio, lighting, extreme low visibility, strobe lights, fog, special effects, electric shock, moving floors, wet and or damp conditions, sudden actions, and an overall mentally and physically demanding environment.
As a ticket holder you understand that there is an inherent risk involved with attending this attraction. As such, you voluntarily assume all risks and dangers associated with participation in this attraction. In consideration and acceptance of your purchased ticket, you agree to release the operator, its parent companies, affiliates, officers, directors, members, employees and landlord from any liability, harm, injury, death or cost of expenses thereof that may arise directly or indirectly from attending this attraction.
Allowed or Not Allowed?
- Absolutely NO smoking – This includes electronic cigarettes
- NO guns, knives or any other type of weapons are allow on the premises
- NO running
- NO video or photography allowed inside the attraction
- Remove all jewelry/earrings prior to enterting
- NO high heels, platforms, wedged shoes or any other shoes that may pose a tripping hazard
- NO touching the props or actors
- NOT responsible for lost or stolen items
- DO NOT ENTER if you are pregnant
- DO NO ENTER if you have any medical devices that may be interrupted by electric shock
- You may be REMOVED from the attraction at any time WITHOUT a REFUND
- NO ONE UNDER 16 allowed unless accompanied by a parent
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Here is some advice for veterans who have filed a VA disability benefits claim for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and have been scheduled for a Compensation and Pension examination (C&P exam). (As always, the advice I offer here represents my personal thoughts only, and should not be construed as representing the views or opinions of the U. S. Department of Veterans Affairs.)
* If you received a letter giving you an exam date, and that date presents problems for you, e.g., it's hard for you to get off work or to find childcare, call the facility that scheduled the appointment to request a different exam date.
> I use the word 'facility' because the entity scheduling your C&P exam might be a C&P Clinic at a VA medical center, or it might be a third-party contractor such as LHI, VES, or QTC that has arranged for an exam with a psychologist or psychiatrist in private practice.
> If you call promptly, most facilities will find a C&P exam date that works for you. If not, keep detailed notes of your conversation and do your best to attend. Or contact your Veterans Service Officer to see if he or she can help.
* See my previous post about keeping a daily symptom diary, and my subsequent post about compensation and pension examinations for PTSD and other mental disorders due to military sexual trauma (MST).
* Beware of advice you read on the Internet. Yeah, that is an ironic statement since I am offering you advice on the Internet, but I think you know what I mean. Here is some of the bad advice you might see:
~ Don't shave or shower or brush your teeth for a few days before your C&P exam. Don't sleep for two days before the exam date. Wear old dirty clothes. – The #1 rule for C&P exams is: Be real. Don't underplay your problems, and don't exaggerate them. It is not honorable to fake or embellish symptoms, and it usually backfires.
~ Look around frequently as if you are afraid of being attacked. Then they'll know you are hypervigilant and they will diagnose PTSD. – Acting looks like acting. Don't do it.
* Ask your spouse or a friend or other family member who knows you well to go with you to the exam. I offer this recommendation for two reasons:
> For most veterans, a VA Compensation and pension examination for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder is a stressful experience. Bring someone who will support you.
~ If after the exam you feel overwhelmed, extremely anxious, very depressed, etc., consider calling the Veterans Crisis Line [1-800-273-8255 and Press 1; they also offer support via chat, or text: send a text message to 838255], or the War Veterans Call Center [1-877-WAR-VETS, which is 1-877-927-8387], which is run by the Vet Center Program specifically for combat veterans and MST survivors.
> Some examiners will interview your significant other as part of the exam. I personally believe that C&P psychologists and psychiatrists should always interview a veteran's spouse or other family member if the veteran requests it.
> But some examiners are so pressed for time that they really can't fit it in (see my previous blog post, Six C&P Exams per Day), while others won't conduct family interviews because they do not believe it adds to the evaluation results. (I disagree, but I don't make the rules). It is up to the examiner to decide.
* Arrive on time; be polite and cooperative; answer all questions honestly, clearly, and completely.
> Most of you will comply with this recommendation anyway.
> But just in case, note that C&P examiners deal with a certain amount of entitlement, exaggeration, and fraud as part of their jobs, so when they interview a veteran who is clearly straight-forward and sincere (which applies to most vets), they relax, and are much more likely to conduct a thorough exam, and write a complete, persuasive report that itemizes the symptoms and problems PTSD causes you.
* If you get a 'bad' examiner, i.e., someone who is rude, condescending, abrupt, conducts a cursory interview, etc., do your best to answer questions completely, and just get through it.
> Then, as soon after the exam as possible, write down everything you can remember about what the psychologist or psychiatrist said to you. Use direct quotes if you remember his or her exact words. Write down his or her demeanor (how they looked – facial expression, body language), how he or she responded to your questions, and how much time the exam took. If he or she was more than 10 minutes late, write that down too. Type what you wrote when you can (or ask someone to type it out.)
> Share your summary with your Veterans Service Officer, and seek his or her advice on what to do. Consider filing a formal complaint with the VA medical center (if the exam was at a VA) or the IME company (contractor) who referred you to the psychologist or psychiatrist. Send a copy of the complaint to the VBA Regional Office handling your claim.
~ Make sure you send your letter in a way that gives you proof that it was received, e.g., U.S. Postal Service Certified Mail with Signature Confirmation and Return Receipt, or similar service via FedEx or UPS.
* If you take psychiatric medications, be sure to keep taking them as prescribed on the days leading up to the exam and on the day of the exam.
* If the examiner asks you to complete questionnaires, tests, inventories, etc., make sure you understand the instructions before you begin answering. Most such questionnaires are fairly easy to understand and complete, just don't rush through them. At the same time, don't agonize over each item. Usually "the first response that comes to your head" will be the best one.
> Neither minimize symptoms and problems nor over-report them. If you're not sure if you have a particular symptom as described on a questionnaire or test, it's probably better to not endorse it.
> If you are asked to complete tasks, such as remembering a group of words, drawing figures, or saying as many birds as you can think of in one minute, do your best. The psychologist will probably know if you pretend to have really bad memory or another cognitive problem.
* HadIt.com has an article on their website offering advice to veterans scheduled for a C&P PTSD exam. I recommend reading it as it contains some good advice. But I do not recommend following this piece of advice in the article.
"Do not talk about alcohol or drug related issues. You are not there to be assessed for those problems. You are there to be assessed for your psychiatric functioning as today relates to your service history. If the examiner asks about alcohol or drugs, politely remind them that you are not there for those issues, if you've ever had them, but for how impaired you are in your daily functioning. It's best to avoid even talking about them."
> I think I understand where the author is coming from–some examiners, particularly in the past, would try to blame an alcohol or other drug problem for all of a veteran's symptoms and difficulties. Such an inappropriate bias may still exist with some examiners. If so, write down what happened during the exam as I mentioned above.
> Otherwise answer questions about alcohol and other drug use honestly and completely. In my experience, most veterans suffering from substance abuse and PTSD developed the alcohol/drug problems after or along with PTSD. Consequently, if the examiner documents this relationship, then you may very well receive service connection for PTSD and the substance abuse condition(s), and the functional impairment you suffer from both PTSD and substance abuse will 'count' toward your disability rating.
* Read the guides to C&P exams on VA Watchdog (scroll down the page) and Swords to Plowshares.
* Ask questions on Veterans Benefits Network Forums (
vets.yuku.com) in the PTSD Specific Discussions section. (Be sure to register for the forum, and read the info for new members, before you post a question.) The veterans on that site provide sound advice, and are a great source of support.
* See my reply to a courageous comment from a male MST survivor. In my reply I offer several suggestions relevant to all mental health C&P exams, and advice specific to military sexual trauma (MST) claims.
* Read veterans law attorney Chris Attig's 10 Tips to Help You Keep the C&P Exam in Perspective. He offers great advice from a legal perspective, which is entirely consistent with the suggestions I provide from a psychological perspective.
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