text: Their newest and largest vessel, Costa Diadema, was launched in November 2014. Like other recent vessels – Atlantica (2000) to Fascinosa (2012) – it is a state-of-the-art, resort-style ship. Many Costa vessels feature outrageous interior design elements dreamed up by Joe Farcus, and in true European style dining and dancing carry on until late at night. There's no running away from the fact that the brand was damaged by the Concordia disaster, and fares are still held down as a result, so Costa offers great value for all ages. Their cruise range includes year-round Mediterranean itineraries, northern Europe in summer and Caribbean in winter, plus South America, and the Far East. The neoCollection sub-brand offers slow cruising to interesting destinations with small-group excursions included.


text: Carol D. Majszak, age 56, of Naples, FL, formerly of Chicago, survived by husband, Gilbert E.; children, Scott, Jessica, Amy and Mallory; mother, Frances Czerwinski; brother, Phillip Czerwinski of Bartlett, IL; preceded by father, Edward; and sister, Susan. You will be missed but not forgotten by numerous family members nationwide. Funeral and interment in Florida. Memorials to Hospice of Naples appreciated. Arrangements by Beachwood Society, Naples. 239-261-1767 .

subset: commoncrawl


text:
Picture is worth a thousand words especially when you capture that perfect moment the right time at the moment u punch the shutter button
Reminds me of the classic painting "Scream"
OMG. Becky look at her face.
I'm bettin she bit the shit out of her tongue. Perfection on the caught moment tho!!! Only in Texas.
She needed a facelift anyways...
Doesn't look like she saw it coming. But then again, the other chick isn't black, so I'm confused.
She's cute, in a deformed kinda way
'Hillary darlin.. dat you?.
Sucker punch
nice form to that punch
I got sucker punched by a chick with no tits too once.
Quasimodo, mofo.


text:
The state has placed a second top official in its beleaguered hazard mitigation program on administrative leave as the Jindal administration and the U.S. Homeland Security Department investigate allegations of graft and favoritism toward certain home elevation contractors.The state's operations manager for the program, David Knight, who has been accused in a whistleblower lawsuit of favoring a key program contractor, was placed on leave Monday "out of an abundance of caution," state spokeswoman Christina Stephens said. He will receive his pay while on leave.
Last week, the state's production team leader, Courage Idusuyi, was placed on paid leave because of allegations that he took gratuities from and showed favoritism to the same contractor, the New Orleans construction firm J-Con.
Public records and other documents reviewed by The Times-Picayune show that Knight approved disputed invoices filed by J-Con, which has partnered with Davie Shoring to become one of the busiest home-elevation contractors in the federally financed hazard mitigation program.
Greg Pierson, the employee who filed the whistleblower suit, works for the program manager, Shaw Group. He once was the program's liaison to J-Con, and said Knight pressured him to approve J-Con invoices seeking payment for thousands of dollars in added costs that a computer program denied.
Pierson complained in an email message to his superiors at Shaw that J-Con was trying to "double-dip" on reimbursements, for such items as replacing a house's plumbing system after elevating it.
Pierson said he once refused to approve a J-Con invoice that claimed an additional $3,000 for plumbing restoration work, beyond the hard costs allowed by FEMA. In response, Knight sent Pierson an email saying: "You need to just sign this and stop questioning everything."
Whether or not these charges were proper is in dispute. The state has changed its rules -- and is considering doing so again -- governing what costs contractors can bill the state for.
FEMA has said contractors may charge the state up to $67 per square foot in "hard costs" for lifting homes and constructing stairs, plus additional "soft costs" for nonconstruction items such as permitting, design and engineering work.
But the state offered contractors some leeway. It agreed to cover contractors at $75 per square foot or more after contractors complained that the cost of restoring plumbing, gas and electrical connections and bringing outdated equipment up to code would often exceed the FEMA-approved amounts.
The person who created invoices for J-Con, David Torkanowsky, has said he simply plugged a final cost estimate into a computer program, which assigned charges to certain items automatically.
Pierson alleged fraud when Torkanowksky charged the state for replacing gas lines on a property that had no gas service, and then rectified the error by simply redistributing the charges and keeping the same bottom line. But Torkanowsky said that was allowed under the program.
Pierson said the state's computer program was supposed to prevent contractors from claiming such additional charges. He said Knight directed him to manually approve the extras J-Con had claimed. When Pierson refused, Knight told him, "This program is not designed to be black and white," according to an email Pierson sent to his bosses.
In what Pierson also describes as favoritism, Knight authorized special overtime for Shaw employees so they could expedite J-Con files through to payment.
State Commissioner of Administration Paul Rainwater said the reason for the overtime was that state officials wanted "to get the (hazard mitigation) program moving" when it was badly stalled last year. The overtime was not limited to employees handling J-Con files, he said, but his spokeswoman later acknowledged "a team ... worked some overtime because it had fallen behind."
J-Con, through a spokeswoman, said the program lost 200 of its files, forcing the company to bear the $200,000 cost of recreating those documents. The company says the state agreed to help by creating a staff team dedicated to J-Con.
Shaw placed Pierson on suspension last week after he spoke to reporters. The state got a temporary restraining order last week against Pierson disseminating program records.
David Hammer can be reached at firstname.lastname@example.com or 504.826.3322.


text:
2003 Cruisers Yachts 5470 Express
Interested in this boat?
- Description
- View Full Specifications
- Year:
- 2003
- Hull Material:
- Fiberglass
- Length:
- 53'
- Engine/Fuel Type:
- /
The Cruisers Yachts 5470 is an offshore thoroughbred, with the performance, handling, accommodations and storage necessary for long-term cruising. The abovedeck configuration includes: a walk-around helm area that gives the pilot and co-pilot easy helm access; generous horseshoe seating aft that can be electrically converted to a spacious sunlounge; an aft deck / platform seating area; a wet bar with refrigerator / icemaker for onboard entertaining and plenty of storage for water toys. A camper top and front and side curtains will keep owners and guests protected from inclement weather, while a bimini top will cool off hot summer afternoons on the water. The airy interior of the 5470 Express is aglow with the warmth of cherry wood and exquisite detailing. Owners have a choice of interior layouts: a three-stateroom layout, a two-stateroom layout with additional living space, and a two-stateroom layout with separate office space. The two-stateroom layout features a forward stateroom with large island berth and a deluxe amidships master stateroom, which boasts a large island berth and a walk-in, cedar-lined closet. The three-stateroom layout includes a third cabin with twin berths or, owners may opt to use the third cabin as an onboard office. The 5470 features a full-service galley, equipped with a large refrigerator / freezer with icemaker, a double sink, an electric three-burner stove, a microwave / convection oven with exhaust fan and a coffee maker. The 5470 provides a large, crescent-shaped dinette with an electric lift dinette table that stows under the floor and raises automatically for use. Forward of the galley to port, she also offers bar-style seating for informal dining. This yacht includes a stereo with six-CD changer and a TV / VCR with remote. The forward head offers secondary access from the forward stateroom. The aft head, located to starboard aft of the dinette, serves as the master head, with private access.
Additional Specs, Equipment and Information:
Hull Shape: Modified Vee
LOA: 58 ft 0 in
Beam: 16 ft 0 in
Maximum Draft: 3 ft 10 in
Bridge Clearance: 12 ft 7 in
Headroom: 6 ft 6 in
Deadrise: 15 ° at Transom
Dry Weight: 46000 lbs
Engine Options
Engine Option 1: 2x Caterpillar 660 HP
Fresh Water Tanks: (150 Gallons)
Fuel Tanks: (650 Gallons)
Holding Tanks: (100 Gallons)
Number of single berths: 8
Number of heads: 2
External Links
Manufacturer Website
Manufacturer Website
Interested in this boat?
*This price is based on today's currency conversion rate.
Email Us
Please enter a valid name!
Please enter a valid email address!
RE: Cruisers Yachts 5470 Express
Message cannot be empty!
Please enter a valid name!
Please enter a valid email address!
Message cannot be empty!


text:
Enter a magazine title or keyword
People StyleWatch is the fashionista's best-kept secret. Brought to you by the editors of People, StyleWatch is the go-to guide for the hottest celebrity fashion and beauty looks—both on and off the red carpet. Each issue is filled cover-to-cover with a hand-picked selection of the most fashionable items of the season, along with details on how and where to buy them and what pieces they should be paired with. People StyleWatch encourages you to not only reinvent yourself, but also the things you already own! Get tips from fashion experts on how to utilize your old clothing items and style them in new, modern ways. Celebrity fashion stylists weigh in on the trend pieces that you should splurge on and classic items worth investing in, enabling you to stay on-trend while making the most of your budget. People StyleWatch also covers the most gorgeous beauty looks of your favorite Hollywood stars. You'll find expert hair styling tricks and must-read advice from some of the most renowned makeup artists in Tinseltown. With People StyleWatch, you don't have to shell out the big bucks on a personal stylist. Just open up an issue, get inspired by all of today's fabulous looks and fashion finds, and let your fashion sense do the rest!
Join Us:
Accepted Cards:


text:
Cherie has wanted to work with animals ever since she was little and has spent her free time learning as much as she can. Cherie joined Kindness Family Pet Clinic a couple of years ago and hopes to one day become a certified veterinary technician. She has a very big soft spot for pugs; her family has been breeding them since she was little and she has two pugs of her own whom she absolutely adores.
KathyCertified Veterinary Technician
Kathy joined the Kindness family in June of 2012. She is a native Oregonian having worked in the Portland metro area her whole life and has been a Forest Grove resident for the last 19 years. She has been in the veterinary field for 32 years, the past 21 years as a CVT. Kathy lives with her husband, Don, their daughter, Jennifer, and their two dogs: Kari and Sydney. Her hobbies include reading who-done-it novels, gourmet cooking and gardening – her garlic even won first place at the Washington County Fair in 2012!!!
Originally from Des Plaines, Illinois, Ellen moved to Oregon in January of 2012. Ellen began working in the veterinary field in 2006 in the suburbs of Chicago as a veterinary assistant at Park Ridge Animal Hospital and volunteering at Second Chance Adoption agency. Ellen's love of animals and passion for their well-being led her to the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign where in December of 2011 she graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Animal Sciences. Her interests in the veterinary field are predominantly shelter medicine and the emergency care of companion animals.
Outside of the veterinary field, Ellen enjoys scrapbooking, singing, dancing, and reading. She spends her free time hiking the Oregon trails with her fiancé Wayne and their two dogs, Sierra & Taz. When not out and about, Ellen can be found at home where her lap is a favorite spot for her two very handsome male cats, Dartanion & Finnius.
Paula has worked as a veterinary technician for 35 years and I have now semi-retired to working as a receptionist at Kindness Family Pet Clinic. Besides working with animals, at the clinic, Paula has a few pets at home; parrots, leopard geckos, ferrets, miniature horses, dogs and cats. Paula married her high school sweetheart, Terry, and they have three wonderful daughters and two grandsons. Paula spends her weekends going to dog shows with her daughters and grandsons where they all show dogs. All three of Paula's daughters have worked at Kindness Family Pet Clinic at some time. Her middle daughter now works as a surgical veterinary technician at a large specialty clinic in California.
AliciaCertified Veterinary Technician
Alicia is a native Oregonian, growing up in the West Hills of Portland. She has a Bachelors of Science in Zoology form Oregon State University and became a Certified Veterinary Technician after starting a career in the veterinary field. Alicia has worked or volunteered at several zoos and aquariums with a number of different species and worked in wildlife rehabilitation for a while as well. In her free time, she enjoys volunteering at the Oregon Zoo, SCUBA diving, swimming, sailing, and playing with her dog. Alicia's furry family includes three cats and one very spoiled Dalmatian, Briscoe, named after her favorite TV show character on Law and Order.


text:
Sienna Miller attended a glamorous event in New York this week (begs03Jun13) with greasy, scraped-back hair after her young daughter smeared yoghurt in it.
The actress attended the screening of her new movie Just like A Woman on Wednesday (05Jun13) and had to scrunch her locks into a makeshift ponytail after mischievous Marlowe, who turns one next month (Jul13), flicked her with the milky snack.
Miller frantically brushed the substance from her tresses but had no time to restyle her hair, telling UsMagazine,com, "Here's a secret: there's yoghurt in it. Marlowe got (it) in my hair before mommy was leaving. I didn't have time to do my hair for real, so I just pulled it back - and got the yoghurt out of course. But that's being a mother."


text:
ocated in Limon's two block Railroad Park are eight vintage windmills, each one a historic reminder of the early settler's harnessing of the wind to bring water to the plains. This important reminder of pioneer ingenuity, still in operation on ranches today, gives visitors of all ages a dramatic introduction to Limon's heritage and highlights the antique farm machinery also on display.
(Click photo for description.)


text:
Quick Reference
The constitutional crisis of the 17th cent. produced two occasions when there were impediments to the summoning of a lawful parliament. The first was at the Restoration. On 25 April 1660, a month after the Long Parliament had dissolved itself, a convention assembled and declared that the government should be in king, lords, and commons. Its first act was to declare itself a genuine parliament, 'notwithstanding any defect or default whatsoever'. A similar procedure was adopted in 1689 after James II's flight meant that the calling of a lawful parliament was impossible. The Assembly which gathered at Westminster on 22 January was a parliament in all but name, and its first act, using the exact words of the 1660 measure, was to declare itself a parliament.
Subjects: British History.
Related content in Oxford Index
Reference entries
Users without a subscription are not able to see the full content. Please, subscribe or login to access all content.


text:
Book a Service Call
Our Service Fleet uses radio dispatch communication to respond quickly to your service calls. Please fill in our request form and one of our expert technicians will respond by the next business day.
If you need immediate assistance, please call Winnipeg Service at (204)233-7167 or Brandon at (204)725-0540.
Fields with * are required.


text:
Telecommunications Engineering Ph. D., Vigo University (2009).
Telecommunications Engineering M. Sc., Vigo University (1989 - 1995).
Master's degree in CNAP-CISCO Networks and Computer Security Auditing. UOC. (2000-2002).
MBA from CEREM International Business School (1997 - 1998).
January, 2012 July, 2012 SATEC, Key Account Manager (Vodafone and R)
March 2011 – January 2012 FREELANCE CONSULTANT, Senior consultant (TI services, network services and systems) for the Official College of Telecommunications Engineering of Galicia (COETG) and Regional Government Xunta de Galicia.
January, 2006 - March, 2011 COLABORA INGENIEROS, S. L.
Currently Business Development Manager. Colabora Ingenieros SL. Responsible for sales activities and planning R+D Research in WiFi, WiMAX and fiber-optics in Galicia.
Program Manager, AUNA Telecomunicaciones, Northern Area (Galicia, Asturias, Castilla-León). (May 2002-Jan 2006).
Program Manager, Jazztel PLC. Deputy Regional Manager. (May 2001 - May 2002).
Customer Access Manager, Jazztel PLC. Coordinated the Department. Installed, implemented and maintained the access network aimed at business customers. (April 2000 - May 2001).
Transmission Engineer, Vodafone (formerly Airtel). Implementation of BSS Network. Transmission and Interconnection. Rollout of Fiber Optic Network. Rollout of Trunk Network. (July 1998 - April 2000).
IGAPE scholar (Galician Institute for Economic Development) at the Pontevedra Association of Metal Industries (ASIME). Used and implemented new technologies applicable to the sector. (June 1997 - October 1997).
Specialist staff trainer in the Electronics and Fiber Optics branches of the Galicia FOREM "Training and Employment" Foundation. (June 1995 - 1996).
Work experience at SIEMENS AG in Berlin in the Department of Public Communications Networks. SLA Optical equipment integration Section. (January - June 1995).
Publications Journal
Books and Chapters Books
Publications Proceedings
International and National Symposia


text:
1. This note is in response to the Committee's
request of 17 February 2000 for information regarding recent developments
relating to "Ethical Trading". This follows the Committee's
Report on "Ethical Trading", published on 9 March 1999
and the Government response, submitted to the Committee on 14
May 1999. In line with the Committee's request, this note provides
information on general developments relating to ethical trading,
followed by information on the Committee's particular interests.
(a) General relevant developments over the
past year
2. The third WTO Ministerial conference
in Seattle, referred to in paragraph 12 of the Committee's Report,
ended without agreement to launch a new Round of trade negotiations.
At Seattle, the UK and EU approach included proposals on trade
and labour issues. In particular we proposed the establishment
of a Joint ILO/WTO Standing Working Forum to examine the relationship
between trade policy, trade liberalisation, development and fundamental
labour rights (see paragraph 13 of the attached Conclusions to
the October General Affairs Council which sets out the EU approach
to the Seattle meeting). The UK Government, working with trade
unions, WTO Members and others, made good progress at Seattle
in building a consensus around the EU proposal for such a joint
Forum. The UK will continue to press for this approach.
3. The Cabinet Office Performance and Innovation
Unit (PIU) is conducting a study looking at the interface between
trade policy on the one hand and broader social, health and environmental
issues on the other. This includes examining the contribution
which private sector voluntary initiatives can make to these broader
objectives, including the optimal mix between voluntary measures
and Government intervention.
4. The OECD is in the process of updating
its 1996 study on "trade, employment and labour standards"
to take account of recent developments. We would expect the updated
report to provide a stimulus to debate, both within OECD and in
wider discussions.
5. Following recent meetings in the OECD
we remain confident that the review of the OECD Guidelines for
Multinational Enterprises will be concluded successfully and that
a positive recommendation can be made to the OECD Ministerial
in June 2000. Sufficient progress was made in those meetings among
delegations and with representatives from business, labour and
NGOs, especially on the difficult issue of implementation, that
the June deadline for completing the review is achievable.
6. The Ethical Trading Initiative, supported
by DFID, is approaching its mid-term review. A team of consultants
will be evaluating the effectiveness and potential follow-up of
the pilot projects, as well as the overall alliance between business,
trade unions and NGOs on the issue of ethical trading.
7. DFID also supports a Resource Centre
for the Social Dimensions of Business Practice. The Resource Centre
is now approaching its second phase during which it will undertake
research and pilot projects to provide a better understanding
of how business, as part of its core operations, can contribute
substantially to poverty elimination and upholding of human rights
in pursuing primary business objectives. The Resource Centre is
also considering establishing similar centres in a number of developing
8. Kim Howells has been appointed as Minister
for Corporate Social Responsibility. His role will be to promote
the business case for corporate social responsibility and to develop
stronger links between different government departments working
in this area.
(b) Developments in ILO consideration of ethical
trading issues, including the possible seminar referred to at
paragraph 14 of the Government Response
9. The ILO has recently initiated a Private
Voluntary Initiatives Programme[5],
which aims to translate the principles underlying the ILO's standards
into company practice. The Programme includes research, information
dissemination, and providing advice and technical assistance,
particularly for companies in developing countries. A number of
meetings are being planned under this Programme to look at issues
of corporate citizenship, with the aim of developing a dialogue
with the private sector (particularly business leaders from developing
countries and Multinational Corporation supply chain managers).
The ILO has published a study of some 200 codes of conduct and
a dozen social labelling schemes[6].
In addition, the ILO is participating in the UN Global Compact,
an inter-agency initiative between the UN and the private sector,
which calls on business to uphold principles relating to labour
standards as well as the environment and other issues[7].
(c) An update on the take up of the GSP special
incentive scheme and on the outcome of the Government's pressure
for a more generous scheme (paragraph 12 of Government Response)
10. The GSP Regulation of December 1998
lays out the procedures and mechanisms for the special incentive
arrangements. Moldova made a formal application and details of
this were published in the Official Journal on 22 June 1999[8].
The Commission has since completed its examination, and has informed
the GSP Committee of its findings. The Commission recommends acceptance
of the Moldova application, and we expect that it will be approved
within the next few weeks once some further technical procedures
are completed. Russia has also made an application, but the General
Affairs Council (GAC) decided on 24 January to suspend consideration
of the application in order to signal its strong disapproval of
Russian actions in Chechnya. We are not aware of any other applications.
11. As the Committee noted last year, the
GSP scheme will come up for review in 2001. We will press for
improvements when negotiations on a successor begin, probably
next year, and will continue to make the case that we are in favour
of more generous treatment. We understand the Commission has written
its annual report on the operation of the scheme, which will include
the special incentives, but this has not yet been released. We
will also press the case for improvements when a discussion of
the report begins in Brussels.
(d) Recent changes in the law on local authority
contracts for the inclusion in public procurement tenders of ethical
production specifications (paragraph 13 of Government Response)
12. Part II of the Local Government Act
1988 deals with contracts for the supply of goods, materials or
services or the execution of works. Section 17 imposes a duty
on local authorities and public bodies to exclude from the tendering
process any consideration of matters which come within the definition
of "non-commercial" matters contained in this section.
Local authorities are under a duty not to discriminate against
a contractor by the introduction of political or irrelevant considerations.
Amongst the matters specified as "non-commercial" are:
"the terms and conditions of employment by contractors of
their workers or the composition of, the arrangements for the
promotion, transfer or training of or the opportunities afforded
to, their workforces."
13. Both employers and employees need to
have confidence in the fairness of the competitive process. The
Government will amend Part II of the Local Government Act 1988
in such a way as to enable local authorities to take into account
appropriate workforce matters in the selection of tenderers and
the award of contracts, consistent with its EC obligations and
the achievement of value for money. A consultation paper will
be issued shortly and the Government expects to make the necessary
Regulations this year.
(e) An indication of progress with the development
of the Manual of Best Practice
14. The Foreign and Commonwealth Office's
Global Citizenship Unit have instituted a steering committee and
consulted widely on the format and content of this manual. Given
the high degree of interest and the range of views expressed,
the publication date has been postponed until summer 2000.
(f) A note on the outcome of the consideration
of action to be taken to clarify the issue of social labelling,
particularly in relation to WTO rules (paragraph 17 of Government
15. The EU approach to the Seattle WTO meeting
included a proposal for work to clarify the requirements of the
WTO Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Agreement for labelling
schemes (paragraph 11(j) of attached GAC Conclusions). The Government
continues to welcome labelling schemes in the market place, such
as those of the FairTrade mark, which allows consumers to make
informed choices and which open markets for products from developing
(g) A note on progress made in the company
law review's consideration of social audit in relation to ethical
trading concerns (paragraphs 18-19 of Government Response)
16. As part of the review of core company
law, one of the central themes adopted by the independent Steering
Group has been to promote transparency and accountability. The
Steering Group shares the Committee's concern that the law should
be structured in a way which provides an optimal incentive for
companies to trade responsibly. This is likely to be reflected
in an "inclusive" approach to directors' duties, which
would require directors to act in the collective best interests
of shareholders, while recognising that this can best be achieved
by taking due account of wider "stakeholder" interests.
17. The Steering Group is due to publish
a major consultation document in mid-March that will draw together
and summarise the work of the Review since February 1999. This
will include a number of proposals on directors' duties and reporting
and accounting requirements which are designed, in part, to reflect
the concerns expressed in the Committee's recommendation on social
accountability, including ethical concerns. A copy of the consultation
document will be forwarded shortly to the Committee.
March 2000
The Future of the Export Credits Guarantee Department,
Third Report of 1999-2000, HC 52; Government Response, Tenth Special
Report, HC 849
1. On 27 July 1999, the Secretary of State
for Trade and Industry announced a fundamental review of the Export
Credits Guarantee Department's (ECGD) Mission and Status. In order
to provide a Parliamentary input into the review process, the
Committee decided to undertake a parallel inquiry to enhance the
process and provide some degree of transparency. The Report was
published in January 2000.
2. The Committee's principal concern was
the feeling expressed by many respondents that the interference
of the Treasury in the day to day work of ECGD had led to unacceptable
delays in responses to requests for cover and, in some cases,
the loss of contracts to overseas competitors. It supported maintenance
of the State guarantee for export insurance.
3. The Government provided its response
in July 2000 at the same time as announcing the outcome of its
own review. It accepted much of the tenor of the Committee's Report.
The Report was debated in Westminster Hall in October 2000.
Application for Support from ECGD for UK Participation
in the Ilisu Dam Project, Sixth Report of 1999-2000, HC 200: Government
Response, Fifth Special Report, HC 482
1. In the course of the Committee's inquiry
in the autumn of 1999 into the future of the ECGD, its attention
was drawn by witnesses to the growing controversy over the pending
application from Balfour Beatty for export credit in relation
to construction of the Ilisu Dam in South Eastern Turkey. Following
the Secretary of State's announcement on 21 December 1999 that
he was minded to grant the application subject to four conditions,
the Committee announced in January 2000 that it would pursue the
matter. The Committee heard evidence in January and February and
reported on 28 February 2000.
2. The Report gave general support to the
Government's position, while critical of some aspects of the handling
of the application and the Secretary of State's announcement.
It sought one additional condition, a published assurance that
consultation with neighbouring states had been carried out, and
an "independent expert evaluation" of the adequacy of
the archaeological rescue plan. The Committee also recommended
a debate before rather than after a Ministerial decision.
3. The Government's response, received in
May 2000, accepted the bulk of the Committee's conclusions and
recommendations, including the proposed assurance that consultation
had been carried out.
4. The Committee is pursuing the case in
the context of an inquiry into industrial and trade relations
with Turkey. Members spent a day at Hasankeyf in the course of
its November visit to Turkey, and met a number of those involved
in the project during their time in Ankara. The Committee intends
to produce a further Report shortly.
available at www.ilo.org/public/english/standards/relm/gb/docs/gb273/sdl-1.htm Back
www.unglobalcompact.org Back
OJ Ref C176/13. Back


text: Compare Quick view Phoenix Theory Reading Exercises Revised in Acceptable Condition MSRP: Now: AR$29.69 Was: This item does not come with free shipping. All bargain books ship by media mail for a flat rate shipping cost of $4.99 This book is used in Acceptable condition. This is the lowest book condition grading that we offer. Cover may be torn or... MSRP: Now: AR$29.69 Was: Compare Quick view


text:
Yazoo man brutally attacked by three unknown individualsBy JAMIE PATTERSON,
A Yazoo City man is recovering from injuries following an attack by three unknown suspects last week.
A Yazoo City man is recovering from injuries following an attack by three unknown suspects last week.
A 79-year-old man drowned Sunday afternoon while fishing in Wolf Lake after his boat was overturned by the wake of a passing pleasure boat.
State officials have recognized the former Mississippi Chemical Corporation as pioneering fertilizer plant and will be given a state historical marker.
Two members of the Yazoo City Housing Authority Board said they were unaware that over $550,000 was transferred to a non-profit organization, and that the board's official minutes were altered to make it appear as if they approved that transfer.
Willie F. (Bill) Brown made his transition to eternal life, Wednesday, July 18, peacefully at home surrounded by his wife Martha. He was born, August 13, 1942, the fourteenth child of John Reaver and Rosie Brown.
Two former Yazoo City High School star athletes return home to provide life lessons in the... READ MORE
The Yazoo City Seven-Year-Old All-Stars won the district title Saturday at Sam Nicholas Field... READ MORE
Barring something completely unexpected, President Trump's nomination of Brett Kavanaugh to the... READ MORE


text:
That didn't take long: since leaving her post as Secretary of State, Hillary Clinton has launched a new website, HillaryClintonOffice.com, that is linked to her 2008 campaign website, HillaryClinton.com.
The new website features a picture of Clinton and a form to contact the website. It was registered on January 31st by using GoDaddy.com.
Clinton has said that she will be focused on women's issues and continue speaking for the State Department, but has not openly acknowledged an intention to run for president in 2016.
Notably, her new website does not link to other websites dealing with women's issues, only her 2008 campaign website.


text:
Your gift can help protect our air, water, land and wildlife, and our health. Support for EarthShare National helps us continue our innovative partnerships and programs aimed at accelerating the pace of positive environmental change.DONATE TO NATIONAL NOW »
EarthShare's 500+ member organizations are working every day to protect wildlife, fight climate change, and build healthy communities in the U.S. and around the world. In fact, you'll find our members behind some of the biggest environmental victories of the past year. With your help, we can keep up the fight for a healthy future -- please consider making a tax-deductible year-end gift today to support the work we'll be doing in 2015!
Let's celebrate everything our members accomplished in 2014, including:
These victories for our air, land, water and wildlife wouldn't be possible without donor support like yours. Please join Team EarthShare and help support our incredible member groups by giving a year-end gift to help us continue our work. Thank you!
You can follow this conversation by subscribing to the comment feed for this post.


text:
WARRANTY OF QUALITYThe period limitation for guarantee claims for all JazzHausMusik mail order offers (http://www.jazzhausmusik.de) is 24 months. Within this period of time the customer (the buyer) can demand that occurring defects be rectified. If necessary he/she can demand a replacement be provided. If rectification of the defect or provision of a replacement is unsuccessful within a reasonable period of time, the customer has the right to rescind the purchase.
DELIVERYJazzHausMusik delivers ordered goods by the quickest mail - usually within a few days.
Delivery expenses / Germany
Delivery and packing charges
In case of order amount less than 75,00 Euro/Germany: 3,00 Euro
Delivery expenses / Foreign countries
Deliveries in Europe: 6,00 Euro
Deliveries outside Europe: 8,00 Euro
TERMS OF PAYMENTThe prices of goods apply to the prices valid at the date of the order. They remain valid albeit a price reduction or rise is effected after the date of order. All prices include Value Added Tax. The VAT - valid at the time of dispatch - is reported separately on the invoice.
RESERVATION OF TITLEThe delivered goods shall remain the property of JazzHausMusik until full payment has been effected.
LIABILITYObvious defects have to be reported within a week in a written notification to
Venloer Str. 40
D-50672 Koeln
Tel.: +49-221-952994-50
Fax: +49-221-952994-90
In case of justified complaint JazzHausMusik either rectifies the defect or provides the replacement of the ordered good. If improper modification or repair has been effected by the customer or a third party, JazzHausMusik shall accept no further liability.
REFERENCE TO GERMAN CONSUMER PROTECTION ACTCustomer`s right of withdrawal:
The following right of withdrawal is not valid in the case of sealed goods (Audio-CDs), if the sealed packing has been opened or damaged. The customer shall be entitled to withdraw his declaration of intention to conclude a contract within two weeks after receipt of the goods. The withdrawal has to be effected in written form (§126b German Civil Code) or by returning the goods in time to:
Venloer Str. 40
D-50672 Koeln/Germany
In the case of withdrawal JazzHausMusik will refund the purchase price to the customer after receiving the goods in question. The returning is on behalf of the customer at the risk of JazzHausMusik, provided that delivery can be effected by parcel. The charges for the return of the goods of an order of an amount to 35,- Euro shall be the responsibility of the customer.


text:
Mount Bailey Trail Via Diamond Lake is a 10.7 mile moderately trafficked out and back trail located near Idleyld Park, Oregon that features beautiful wild flowers and is rated as moderate. The trail offers a number of activity options and is best used from March until October. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash.
dogs on leash
nature trips
trail running
wild flowers
There are two separate starting point to get to the summit of Mt Bailey: a lower trailhead (10.5 miles out and back) and an upper trailhead (about 5 miles out and back). I hiked from the lower trailhead a short .4 miles from the Diamond Lake South Shore on NFR 300 (left turn from the paved Diamond Lake Loop. The access to the lower trailhead does not require a high-clearance vehicle. I cannot vouch for the access to the upper trailhead on NFR 380.
The 2+ miles between the lower and upper trailhead are easy to navigate, on a well maintained, forested and nicely graded trail. The last .5 miles are essentially flat on a sandy plateau. After crossing NRF 380, the trail is noticeably steeper but still shaded as the treeline is only reached shortly before the false summit. There are a few steep sections going straight up the slope but most of the trail is still well maintained with not too many rocks or roots. To wit the fact that trail runners are using this trail all the way up to the summit. On the way up to the tree line, a few good views of Diamond Lake and Thielsen peak are opening up.
The trail finally reaches the treeline a bit under the first key feature of the hike: a crated just below the false summit which, early in September, still has tong of snow on its South edge. At that point, the views are fully opened to the South with Mt Scott and Mt McLoughlin in plain sight. After rounding the crater, the trails switches-back to the false summit and the first sweeping views East and West as well as the spine to the true summit to the North.
The spine leading to the summit is the only section of the hike that is a bit 'technical". A few "gendarmes" stand on the way and the trail follows their Western (left) edge at the top of steep and long scree fields. A bit of caution here and there in that section can avoid bad surprises. This is also where the second main feature of the hike awaits you: a window in the "gendarme" face that frames Thielsen and Diamond Lake in dramatic fashion.
Past the last gendarme, the trail gently edges up toward the true summit (no marker, no summit register as of 9/2016). Continue a short .1 mile further and slightly down and get an unobstructed view of Diamond Lake and Thielsen. The horizon was a bit cloudy to the North when I was at the summit, but on a good day you should be able to see Diamond Peak and the Sisters.
Bottom line: if you can start from the upper trailhead, climbing Mt Bailey is a must from the efforts to rewards ratio.


text:
Your Custom Text Here
No one else is doing what Chana Porter is doing—unhinging logic and time from their outward solidity, revealing enduring landscapes within the scenes resembling life but doing it one better each time.
I am an unabashed fanboy. When I fall in love with a playwright's voice I fall hard and I don't just want to produce the work that made me fall in love; I want to produce everything they ever write. It's a rare and glorious thing when that happens, and I am head over heels in love with Chana Porter's voice.


text:
Silicon Valley meets Wall Street
A good photograph like a good book contains conflict. However, the conflict in a photo is visual, your eyes bounce off the conflicting elements as they explore the image. To communicate the idea of an IPO, Silicon Valley meeting Wall Street, I found using conflicting elements would be my best approach.
While planning the shoot, I decided that for each high tech item I added to the image I'd put in a corresponding Wall Street element. A cigar is offset with high tech Google Glass, a conservative suit is made new with a pixelation filter, and the model's youthful face is framed with slicked back hair.
This photograph was turned into a visual soup of props and styling that tell the story.


text:
Earlier this week it seemed that the Michael Jordan China lawsuit was down for the count after a Beijing court reportedly was unwilling to take on his trademark infringement case against sporting goods company Qiaodan, reports the Huffington Post.
However, an unidentified Chinese court apparently has agreed to step up and take on the case.
Last week, the basketball legend announced he was suing Qiaodan for profiting off of his name. Qiaodan is a transliteration of Jordan and in a The China Times survey, 90% of Chinese customers associate Qiaodan as being affiliated with Michael Jordan. It isn't.
The Jordan name is worth billions of dollars, and companies like Nike and McDonald's pay the former Chicago Bull very well to use his name, likeness, and endorsement. Justifiably, Jordan believes that Qiaodan is unfairly profiting off of his name and wants them to stop.
As we wrote last week, the biggest obstacle in the Michael Jordan China lawsuit is likely jurisdiction. In almost any court in the United States, Jordan would probably have an open and shut case against a company using his name to profit without his permission. But China is not obligated to follow U.S. copyright and trademark laws, and it's not clear what legal footing Jordan had to sue Qiaodan in a Chinese court.
Just because a Chinese court agreed to hear the case, this does not mean Michael Jordan has won anything besides his day in court. A probable result of the court hearing may just be a decision that Jordan cannot sue after all.
Related Resources:


text:
Schedule your campus visit today!
A new grant from the Network for Vocation in Undergraduate Education (NetVUE) has allowed the Office of Campus Ministry to develop the Women and Men of Faith Program. This new program, which supports the existing Rebuild My Church initiative, aims at developing a vibrant campus faith life for students of all faiths through curricular integration, formation of Christian community, and formation of future ministers.
"This is an important opportunity to support a greater and more diverse portion of our students through new approaches and fuller curricular and co-curricular implementation aimed at ecumenical initiatives," said Adam Setmeyer, director of campus ministry.
The new program involves three key initiatives: Covenant Ministers, Sacred Hour, and the Faith and Ideas Series. Covenant ministers—invited local ministers from different denominations—will be on campus for approximately five hours per week, providing support to students of all Christian traditions with pastoral care, spiritual guidance, and programmatic support. Every Wednesday, students are invited to participate in Sacred Hour, an ecumenical hour of prayer that will feature covenant ministers and a variety of worship styles. The program will also feature a Faith and Ideas Series, an initiative aimed at providing unique and creative opportunities for Marian University students, faculty, staff, and alumni to promote intellectually informed and robust experiences regarding important issues of faith and culture.
While Marian University has experience in preparing persons of other Christian backgrounds in undergraduate preparation for ministry in their church or denomination, this new program will allow the university to become more systematic and comprehensive in the way it supports the faith lives and vocational development of these students.
"As a non-denominational Protestant who had only really had conversations with other Protestants, Agnostic, or Atheist people before coming here, I was quickly challenged and fascinated by my Catholic brothers and sisters," said Michael Botta, a junior majoring in communication and philosophy. "I've met such enormously loving, pious, and Christ-like people that my experience here has been indescribably wonderful. There's definitely a community here that embraces the search for truth and I've been surrounded by remarkable and caring people regardless of age, religion, or ideology."
In Vision 2025—a white paper articulating the depth and reach of Marian University's vision—President Elsener said, "Because we are a Catholic university in the Franciscan tradition, we celebrate the rich Catholic intellectual and social teaching. We are beneficiaries of a vibrant Franciscan spirituality that we are called to share, engage, and live in the world. In the spirit of Saints Francis and Clare of Assisi, we refuse to retreat into a reclusive community set apart from believers of differing traditions or no faith tradition. On the contrary, we openly share our faith and proclaim the joy of the Gospel through a vibrant and inclusive commitment to: prayer and worship; academic and theological studies; service; campus ministry; community life; and witness."
Mark Apple
Vice President of Marketing Communications
(317) 955-6775 email@example.com
© 2017 Marian University
Notice of Nondiscrimination
Marian University does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, creed, national origin, age or disabilities in the selection of administrative personnel, faculty and staff, and students. *Placement rates are gathered from data collected from graduates within six months of graduation.


text:
Fire damages Columbia home
COLUMBIA - A home in Columbia was damaged Saturday after a bedroom caught fire.
Fire crews were called to the fire at 219 Sarazen Court a little before 5 p.m. Saturday afternoon, according to Assistant Boone County Fire Chief Gale Blomenkamp.
There were three people in the home at the time, but all were able to get out safely, Blomenkamp said.
He said the bedroom that the fire started in has moderate damage, and the rest of the home suffered smoke damage.
He said crews were able to quickly fight the flames, "We had the fire knocked down within minutes of our arrival."
More News
CALLAWAY COUNTY - A crash east of Kingdom City has westbound traffic on I-70 closed at the moment. The... More >>
COLUMBIA - Two medical marijuana November ballot measures are going to court ahead of the election, less than three months... More >>
(CNN) -- A new grand jury report says that internal documents from six Catholic dioceses in Pennsylvania show that more... More >>
BEVIER, Mo. (AP) — A suspect is hospitalized after being shot by a sheriff's deputy in north-central Missouri. Macon... More >>
COLUMBIA - The Boone County Sheriff's Department is investigating a shots fired case in northeast Columbia. Around 2 a.m.... More >>
COLUMBIA - Assistant Police Chief John Gordon says the police department will be beefing up patrols in downtown Columbia this... More >>
KANSAS CITY - Kansas Gov. Jeff Colyer announced he is conceding the race for the Republican nomination for the governorship.... More >>
JOPLIN (AP) — A Missouri organizer for a medical marijuana initiative is suing to remove two other related initiatives from... More >>
COLUMBIA - MU researchers say they've hit a "milestone" in developing a cancer treatment that could be more effective than... More >>
JEFFERSON CITY - Voters will now be able to decide whether or not they approve of a gas tax increase,... More >>
COLUMBIA - A judge ruled against Traveler Indemnity Company in a lawsuit stemming from Ryan Ferguson's wrongful prosecution and conviction... More >>
(CNN) -- The Indiana woman who lost nine members of her family in a duck boat sinking last month in... More >>
COLUMBIA - A new state law on temporary license permits is just two weeks away from being enforced. The... More >>
VERSAILLES - The Morgan County Sheriff's Office said a man died from a gunshot wound on Sunday, and Versailles police... More >>
COLUMBIA - With school starting today for Columbia Public Schools students, some construction projects are finished while others are just... More >>
Jefferson City - One person was injured in a car crash on the Missouri River Bridge on Tuesday. The... More >>
JEFFERSON CITY - An Osage County judge ruled in favor of Missouri Secretary of State Jay Aschroft on Tuesday in... More >>
BEVIER - The Missouri State Highway Patrol is investigating a deputy-involved shooting in Macon County. The man whom a... More >>


text:
Online Marketing Summit 2012 Top Takeaways
I recently had the opportunity to attend the Online Marketing Summit, better known as OMS, in San Diego, California. The summit covered topics such as social media strategy, search engine optimization, email marketing, local search marketing, eCommerce and more. I came back with several pages of notes, a brain packed full information and ideas, new industry expert friends, tons of business cards, some t-shirts, and a suntan. Most importantly though, I crafted this blog post for our readers that is jam packed full of top takeaways from the summit. As you read, keep in mind that I am not directly quoting the people that I list, but rather citing which presenters provided the information or enabled me to spark the idea.
- Content marketing, if done correctly, can produce results disproportionate to it's size. With that said, you don't need a large budget to create a potentially viral video. What you do need is a good idea for a video that captures your audience's attention from the start. For example, Yeti Coolers created a video of a 500lb man attempting to destroy their cooler. Cost was very minimal, but the reward was high as it earned them 25,000 new Facebook fans. –Jim Bennette
- To get the most out of your social media networks, narrow your focus onto only a few of them. It seems like everyday a new social media site is born. We all seem to be scrambling to stay ahead of the game, spreading our marketing efforts and time thinner and thinner. As our focus on our main social networks decreases, so does our fan engagement. Decide which social network(s) is best for engaging with your audience, and keep your content quality high within those. –Jim Bennette
- Start paying more attention to Google Instant Preview. Your title tag and meta description may be appealing, but is your homepage design? Google Instant Preview allows users to view a screenshot of your site's homepage before they visit it. In the least, the page should look clean, organized and free of cluttering ads. –Scott Brinker
- Page load time is now more important than ever. It's pretty simple: with the increase in mobile users, people do not want to wait for your site to load. If it's not fast enough, they'll be onto to the next and that's a potentially lost customer. –Scott Brinker
- Google seems to be adapting to a much more rich experience, and we see this by examining what they are doing with Google Plus. Plain text on your homepage might not be enough anymore. Make sure to include images, videos and other forms of rich, updated content to keep Google and people coming back to your site. –Scott Brinker
- Do your research and categorize your customers based on how they search and socialize. Then be sure to create a presence in those channels and engage with them. Never assume all of your customers are the same. –Lee Odden
- Do keyword research by listening to not only what your customers are talking about, but also how they are talking. Are you solely optimizing your site for "search engine optimization services", while your customers are performing search queries with more simple phrases like "how to get my website on the front page of Google"? –Michael DeHaven
- Utilize hashtags more on Twitter when you can. Keep a close eye on what's trending, but never try to hard to the point where your tweets sound like a sales pitch. Hashtags can increase your visibility on twitter exponentially, if done right. Again, do your research and find out which hashtags your customers are using. –Lee Odden
- Social media is about getting others to tell our stories for us. The average percentage of Facebook page fans talking about them is 3%. If you have 100,000 fans then that's 3,000 people spreading the word about your brand. Word of mouth marketing has never been more prominent, and it's all happening online. For example: I recently participated in a 5k run called The Color Run, and was so satisfied and excited about my experience that I created a video about it. That video got over 1,000 views in about a week, and I've had strangers contacting me to tell me that it has inspired them to sign up for the race. The cost to the Color Run organization for me to create and promote that video? Zero dollars. –Dennis Yu
- Facebook doesn't like lazy marketers! Don't set your demographics too broad for facebook sponsored ads. If a 36 year old male from Boston is on Facebook and Facebook has the ability to show him the following two ads, which one do you think will appear?
a. Sponsored ad targetted to 25 – 50 year old males
b. Sponsored ad targetted to 25 – 40 year old males in Boston (winner, winner!)
Give your ad a better chance at showing up for the right people. The amount you are willing to spend is taken into consideration as well. –Aaron Goldman
- In addition to sponsored ads, Facebook offers sponsored stories. You can invest in your page's individual status updates to have them show up, and stay longer, in your fans' news feeds. The more fans you have, the more this is going to benefit you. According to studies done by Blitzlocal, if you post a link to your site within a sponsored story, your organic traffic will be triple the amount than if you just posted a regular status update. –Dennis Yu
- Piggy back off breaking news and run a Facebook sponsored story. Many people do this already with blog posts. Something happens in the news and everyone quickly crafts and optimizes a post in attempt to catch some of the traffic. However, instead of people going directly to Google to find out what happened, they are trusting their friends and logging in to check Facebook first. Be there to answer that question with a sponsored story at the top of their newsfeed. –Dennis Yu
- Marketing to a target demographic is good. Marketing to an individual is better. Create a customer profiles based on the following questions:
What pages do they visit when they come to our site?
What topics do they often comment, like, +1, or tweet about?
What have they purchased from us in the past?
With this information, you can begin presenting the individual customer with products, services, and information most appealing to him or her. –Thad Kahlow
- With infographics, simple is better. Your aim should be creative, appealing, and informative…not information overload. –Michael Pranikoff
- Approximately 80% of content on product pages should be user generated. This content is created by customers in the form of reviews. Make sure the review content is crawlable. This keeps your content fresh, and the Google bots coming back often. This also allows customers to optimize your product pages for you with new keywords you neglected to include. Just like we discussed earlier, you might optimize your site for keywords such as cashmere sweater, while your customers are reviewing your content with terms like "Softest sweater ever". These keywords are now on the product page, and increase your page's chances of ranking for more terms in the search engine. –Michael DeHaven
The overall theme of the Online Marketing Summit was that as marketers it is important to deliver useful and satisfying customer experiences, and to always measure the results. The more we engage and allow our customers to become self-proclaimed brand ambassadors, the more successful our online marketing efforts will be.
Leave a comment below if you have any questions, or if there are any additional takeaways you would like to include in this list.
Tags: OMS, online marketing summit, Online Marketing Summit 2012
About Sarah Schager
As our senior social media strategist, Sarah Schager develops and executes effective social media strategy plans and promotional campaigns with the goals of generating leads and increasing a positive web presence for brands. +Sarah Schager
3 Comments
Gytra Marketing Feb 14, 2012
Great piece, thank you for such valuable information.
Ian Morris Feb 24, 2012
Thank you. Very informative.
David Boozer Mar 17, 2012
Great article Sarah. As for myself this year, I will be focusing on the social media aspect and I totally agree with you on the focusing aspect. Instead of trying to catch up with everyone all the time, just focus on a couple platforms instead. Thanks again, this really solidified what I was planning to do.
Recent Posts
The Weekly Measure: Data-Driven Content, Defeating Amazon & Fake YouTube Views
Aug 17, 2018
Help Before You Sell: Prioritize Your Customer Needs or Be Left Behind Forever
Aug 16, 2018
The Ultimate Guide to Content Marketing World 2018
Aug 15, 2018
How Effective Client Management Can Directly Impact Your Digital Marketing ROI
Aug 14, 2018
express and written permission from this site's author and/or owner
is strictly prohibited. Excerpts and links may be used, provided that
full and clear credit is given to Vertical Measures with appropriate
and specific direction to the original content.


text:
SESSION 3 Report
Session three on day two of the Tissot UCI Track Cycling World Cup in Glasgow featured women's sprint qualifying, men's keirin qualifying and C1 finals in the women's individual pursuit and men's scratch.
Fresh from winning gold in Friday night's keirin, Lithuania's Simona Krupeckaite continued her fine form, qualifying fastest in the women's sprint before confirming her place in Saturday evening's semi-finals by beating teammate Migle Marozaite in the quarter-finals. She'll race against Nicky Degrendele of Belgium for a place in the final. The other semi-final will see Spain's Tania Calvo Barbero go head-to-head with Liubiv Basova (Ukraine).
Welshman Lewis Oliva was among the twelve riders who qualified for Saturday evening's keirin second round.
Belguim's Robbe Ghys won the UCI C1 level scratch race. Ghys launched a solo attack and was joined by Russia's Maksim Piskunov and Portugal's Ivo Oliveira to gain a lap. Ghys trimumphed in the sprint for the line to secure the win with Piskunov in second and Oliveira in bronze.
Poland's Justyna Kaczkowska won the UCI C1 level women's individual pursuit in a time of 3:33.319, beating Elise Delzenne of France in the gold-medal ride. Great Britain's Emily Nelson was denied her second podium of the event by Tatsiana Sharakova (Belarus) who took third place.
Racing continues this evening at 7pm. Catch it live on BBC Red Button and Eurosport and keep up-to-date on Twitter @trackworldcup
Here's what's coming up in session four


text:
Small businesses are a big target for hackers, and even unscrupulous employees. Often start-ups and small companies store a lot of useful data but lack the layers of security to keep that data safe.
Your business stores sensitive data: payroll records, account numbers, vendor information, and customer credit card information – whether your business sees two transactions a day or 2,000 an hour, you have data that needs protection.
According to Amegy Bank Executive Vice President and Retail and Business Banking Division Manager Chuck Bowman, "It's important to maintain prudent business practices. Our small business customers should review their daily Amegy transactions online. Business owners have 24 hours to report account discrepancies based on fraud."
To help protect our small business customers, Amegy employs multiple layers of security designed to protect your company's sensitive information. As a small business owner, you need to know about business fraud and how Amegy Bank's products can help you prevent losing money to criminals.
There are many different types of business fraud including: Payroll Fraud in which employees alter payroll records to adjust their pay rate or the number of hours worked; Payments Fraud initiated by employees, outside businesses, or a combination of both, and includes illegal electronic funds transfers and check fraud for products and services that were never ordered or delivered; Cyber Fraud used by hackers to penetrate your business' computer records to steal banking information including account numbers, PINs, client credit card numbers, and other valuable, sensitive information; Cash Receipts Fraud in which employees simply steal from the cash drawer or take cash receipts. Credit and Debit Card Fraud is fraud committed in which a payment card is used as a fraudulent source of funds in a transaction.
According to the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners, businesses are likely to lose 5% of annual revenue to fraud committed by both internal and external sources. Do the math, and you will see how quickly fraud can have an impact on your business. It doesn't take much to put a small business out of business.
Then, call Amegy Bank of Texas for the solutions you may need to reduce the risk of business fraud.
"We've developed a number of tools for business owners to help prevent fraudulent business activity," Bowman explained, "including ACH Positive Pay Advantage, Positive Pay Advantage, and Positive Pay Advantage with Payee Match. These banking services detect fraud quickly and add more layers of fraud protection to all business activities." Amegy's ACH Positive Pay Advantage tracks electronic funds transfers to protect them from unauthorized access, and, using Amegy's customized filters and detailed permissions access, you know who's moving company money – and where. Positive Pay Advantage from Amegy helps defend against check fraud by providing early warnings of checking irregularities like encoding errors or multiple postings of the same check. Positive Pay Advantage With Payee Match adds another layer of security to your business accounts. Your company provides a list of payees and Amegy Bank matches written checks and payees to identify potential fraudulent activity that needs to be investigated. Visa® Purchase Alerts1 send you an email or a one way text notification based on certain purchase criteria that you select. Mobile Card Fraud Alerts2 send you an automatic alert of potentially fraudulent transactions on your debit or credit card.
"Using these services from Amegy, businesses are better able to track cash in and payments out each day," Bowman explained, "but it's still important for small business owners to take additional steps to protect their assets and information."
"There are a number of steps business owners can take to better protect themselves from becoming victims of fraud," Bowman stated. "We urge all of our business customers to follow common sense protocols to defend against business fraud."
Develop Anti-Fraud Procedures. Develop processes that track all accounting operations including billing, payment collections, and payroll. Your company's CPA can create internal controls that separate accounting duties of staff, maintain accountability, and require at least two approvals for all expenditures.
"Amegy Bank offers regular updates on new schemes to defraud businesses, so anti-fraud procedures can and should be updated regularly," according to Bowman. Protect Sensitive Information. "Black hats" who hack into business computer information develop new schemes all the time, so keeping your business server and work stations protected is critical.
Use Amegy Bank As A Security Resource. Sync up your office-based security software with Amegy Bank's security software to receive additional fraud protection. "Amegy can help its clients by linking Amegy's redundant layers of security with the security systems employed in the business offices of our customers," Chuck Bowman explained. Stay Close To Your Business. Review Amegy bank statements when they arrive. Access account information online to identify any suspect activity. Don't turn over financial management to others. Track all business activity daily to detect fraud early – and report it quickly to protect your assets and your customers.
Talk to your Amegy branch banker and your company accountant to develop strategies and practices to protect your company from cyber fraud, insider embezzlement, and other schemes that may be draining your business of fiscal resources.
"The best advice I give all Amegy clients is that they should take business fraud seriously, and ask their Amegy Bankers for information about products and services available to reduce the risks of fraud unauthorized access to banking information," Bowman concluded.
As a business owner, learn about fraud risks and how to protect your business from internal and external sources of fraud.
View More


text:
DINWIDDIE COUNTY, Va. (WTVR) -- The Great Bull Run at Virginia Motorsports Park on Saturday is expected to draw thousands.
"I've got people flying in from California," said Rob Dickens, co-owner of the run.
The event models the running of the bulls in Spain, with injuries to the runners expected according to Dickens. [BONUS: WTVR.com's Great Bull Run event guide]
"Broken bones, scrapes, cuts; I expect all that to happen," Dickens told CBS 6
CBS 6 asked what kind of procedures are in place for people who get hurt. Dickens said there are EMTS on site as well as ambulances and doctors to treat any injuries.
Dickens said despite any injuries or even a death, all four runs will go on.
While there is potential injuries for the runners, Dickens said that isn't the case for spectators. He said the area around the grandstand is surrounded by a chain link fence. There is also another fence where the bulls will be.
"There's no real chance of a bull getting out. It would have to go through two sets of fences," said Dickens.
The event also has some concerned for the animals.
"You're putting thousands of people around them and then you're asking them to run at risk of injury," said Will Lowrey, a Richmond Friends of Animals volunteer.
But Dickens doesn't see it that way.
"We don't even hit the bulls to make them run, and you'll see that here at the event. Bulls running from point a to point b is not animal abuse," said Dickens.


text:
Switch Sides Velvet Dress
€14.00 €38.00
style #AGG91921Add to Crushes
Switch Sides Velvet Dress
€14.00 €38.00
Colour: wine
EU Size: Please select
- 34
- 36
Get a better view. The Switch Sides Dress comes in velvet and features a midi silhouette, V-neckline, two-tone, wrap design, and ruched detailing.
Details and CareFabric: 100% Polyester. Machine wash. Model wears US size 6, UK size 10.
Size Chart
Not sure about your size? We've got you. Click below for the size chart.
Shipping and Returns
Delivery info
Delivery option Delivery times Delivery cost European and International Delivery €6.99 Up to 7 business days. International 5-14 business days
Click here for further information.
Returns info
We're bummed things didn't work out for you, but here's the good news: you get 14 days to return your items starting from the day you receive your order.
Click here to view our full Returns Policy.


text:
First Visit
Call us to set up your first visit.
(775) 827-1200
Our friendly staff is waiting to help your pain and get you on the road to recovery! Our unique approach is to look at the entire body and uncover the true source and cause of any pain or dysfunction. We take pride in our thorough examinations, and high level treatments.
What to Expect on your first visit?
- History- We begin with a thorough discussion of your health history and any areas of you would like to address
- Exam- Next we perform a thorough examination including: range of motion testing, orthopedic testing, gait analysis, muscle testing, functional movement testing, and more to determine the cause of your condition and to rule out any more severe ailments
- Diagnostic Tests- If X-Rays are needed, we can take them on-site! If other diagnositic tests are needed we can refer you to a location with that ability.
- Expectations- We discuss your concerns, unwanted conditions, and your goals. We explain what our findings are and if we believe we can help you achieve your health goals whether you are simply looking for pain relief, or looking for sports performance enhancement.
- Treatment- Treatment will be administered once the doctor has determined what will be most effective and safe to perform. If we believe our treatment can be effective for your condition, we will treat you on the first visit! Our goal is to ensure that you get better as quick as possible.
- We have non-invasive therapies including electrical stimulation, ultrasound and cold laser if desired and indicated for your condition
- Most importantly WE LISTEN! Because you know your body better than anyone!


text:
Otis United Technologies, Schindler Service, the Elevator Service Company, the Elevator Maintenance Company and Kone are a few companies that perform elevator maintenance; some perform escalator maintenance as well. Each company has a website detailing specific services and providing contact information for scheduling elevator service calls.Continue Reading
Otis United Technologies operates throughout the United States, and manufactures and repairs elevators, escalators and moving walkways. The company's maintenance solutions include the Otis Maintenance Management System, replacement parts, genuine Otis parts and non-Otis manufactured equipment. Customers can place service inquires via the Otisline, a link to which appears on the company website.
Safety tests and parts inspections are among the annual maintenance tasks of Schindler Service. The company has branches in several states in the United States as well as in Canadian provinces. The company website provides a 24-hour phone number to call.
The Elevator Service Company provides personalized service, installations and repairs, maintenance and modernizations.
The Elevator Maintenance company operates out of Portland, Oregon, and provides 24-hour service, preventive maintenance, regular scheduled maintenance, elevator emergency telephone monitoring and annual testing.
Kone's North American headquarters are in Lisle, Illinois, and the company offers different elevator maintenance packages for customers, including Kone Care Premium, Kone Care Plus and Kone Care Standard.Learn more about Business Resources


text:
The Archives and Records Association (ARA) has a strategic priority by 2013 to promote the 21st century archive workforce, based on equality and diversity. It will do this by enhancing its programme for developing and supporting professional standards.
The ARA is responsible for and committed to working for high standards in providing and caring for archives, and managing record systems, by developing the archives sector workforce through its members.
ARA provides support to the workforce by:
- setting the standards of professional conduct and maintaining a professional register
- providing, monitoring and developing training and continued professional development for the current and future workforce
- providing professional help and advice
- promoting the exchange of expertise and experience among its members through a community for open discussion
- identifying employment opportunities and marketing the skills of its members to potential employers
- representing the interests of the record-keeping profession nationally
The National Archives also works directly and in partnership with other organisations and government bodies on current initiatives that bring archives together and develop innovative practice.
One of these initiatives, Opening up Archives, is diversifying the archives profession by providing an entry into the sector for those who have not followed a traditional qualification route.
Find out more about routes of entry into the archives profession below.
Current shape of the workforce
In partnership with the Learning and Skills Improvement Service, the Chartered Institute of Library and Information Management Professionals and the Scottish Library and Information Council, The National Archives has published a 2012 survey of the Library, Archive, Records and Information Management Services workforce. It gives a picture of the current demographics and qualifications of the workforce, and will act as a tool to help in succession planning and thinking about the future design and make-up of the archives workforce.
2012 survey of the Library, Archive, Records and Information Management Services workforce (PDF, 0.90MB)
Routes of entry to the archives profession (PDF, 0.07MB)


text:
Three North Side residents who had just begun a trip to visit relatives in Mississippi died Saturday after their car caught fire and exploded when a hit-and-run driver rammed their auto into a retaining wall on the Dan Ryan Expressway.
``It was like a bomb went off. It just exploded,`` said Larry Harper, who witnessed the accident and helped pull two of the five passengers from the burning auto.


text:
- Description
DetailsTreat yourself to the luxury of brilliant sold gold that will never go out of style. This exquisite solid gold chain is made with expert craftsmanship and is perfect for daily use. We guarantee that our gold chains are made with authentic solid gold. Product image may be slightly enlarged to show detail. Please refer to thickness described in product title for exact measurements.
- Additional Information
Additional Information
Chain Type Box Thickness 0.55mm Clasp Spring Ring Metal Purity 14K Metal Type Yellow Gold approx weight 1.1 Grams Necklace Length 16 Inches
- Reviews
Customer Reviews 1 item(s)
- great
It looks heavy but the core makes it light on the neck.I am so in love with this chain that I purchased the matching chains and then I bought 2 more chains with cores in 14k no one would believe the price of these pieces all 14k stamped.
Price Value Quality


text:
Welcome to our website! As we have the ability to list over one million items on our website (our selection changes all of the time), it is not feasible for a company our size to record and playback the descriptions on every item on our website. However, if you are an American with a disability we are here to help you. Please call our disability services phone line at (800) 922-0150 during regular business hours and one of our kind and friendly personal shoppers will help you navigate through our website, help conduct advanced searches, help you choose the item you are looking for with the specifications you are seeking, read you the specifications of any item and consult with you about the products themselves. There is no charge for the help of this personal shopper for any American with a disability. Finally, your personal shopper will explain our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service, and help you place an order if you so desire.
Verona VEFSGG244NSS
Our Price $1,799
Hotpoint® 24" Free-Standing Gas Range
Hotpoint RGA724EKWH
Regular Price $691
Our Price $566
You Save $125
24" Deluxe Gas Range - Elite Series
Avanti DGR24P3S
Regular Price $1,065
Our Price $969
You Save $96
Avanti GR2414CW
Our Price $480
24" Freestanding gas range, Stainless Steel
Blomberg Appliances BGR24102SS
Regular Price $988
Our Price $899
You Save $89
Fisher & Paykel OR24SDMBGX2
Our Price $1,999
Hotpoint® 24" Free-Standing Gas Range
Hotpoint RGA824DEDWW
Regular Price $746
Our Price $611
You Save $135
Our Price $678
24 in. Freestanding Gas Range in Black
Premier SCK100BP
Our Price $712
24 in. Freestanding Gas Range in White
Premier SCK100OP
Our Price $611
24 in. Freestanding Gas Range in White
Premier SCK240OP
Our Price $803
24 in. Freestanding Gas Range in Biscuit
Premier SCK240TP
Our Price $834
24 in. Freestanding Sealed Burner Spark Ignition Gas Range in White
Premier SJK240OP
Our Price $738
Premier SJK340WP
Our Price $960
24" Freestanding Sealed Burner Gas Range in Stainless Steel
Premier SJK600BP
Our Price $1,074
24" Wide 'slide-in' Look Gas Range With Sealed Burners, Waist-high Broiler, Stainless Steel Finishing, Storage Compartment, and Black Cabinet and Surface
Summit PRO24G
Regular Price $1,199
Our Price $1,090
You Save $109
Regular Price $808
Our Price $735
You Save $73
24" Wide Gas Range With Sealed Burners, Stainless Steel Doors, and Deluxe Backguard; Replaces Tnm63027bfkwy
Summit TTM63027BKSW
Regular Price $1,358
Our Price $979
You Save $379
24-inch Freestanding Gas Range with Sealed Burners
Whirlpool WFG500M4HS
Regular Price $1,318
Our Price $1,198
You Save $120


text:
. . .and I don't know how to get it running again!
I was going to backwash the filter as I've done many times. After shutting off the pump, I opened the strainer pot and cleaned out the strainer. Closed everything back up but the pump wouldn't pump any water!
Always before, I'd start the pump again, and it typically took a few minutes, but it did start pumping the water again. I ran it for 30-45 minutes and it wouldn't pump water in backwash, waste, or filter mode. I'm feeling like an eejit, but I don't know how to correct this!! Could it be something really simple, like pouring a bucket of water in the strainer pot and popping the lid back on?
Please help! The pump does make the right noises, I don't think there's anything wrong with it. I shut it down b/c I didn't want to burn out the motor. . .


text:
It looks like you're using an Ad Blocker.
Please white-list or disable AboveTopSecret.com in your ad-blocking tool.
Thank you.
Some features of ATS will be disabled while you continue to use an ad-blocker.
Originally posted by 6dark6energy6
reply to post by SystemiK
if you dont believe in werewolf's why are you here
Originally posted by just_julie
If I were a wolf i would think of it as an easy meal....
Maybe the werewolf legend came about from the American Indian belief that humans can change into animals??


text:
About the Department
The communication arts major provides an intensive study of communication between and among persons—face-to-face, via the mass media, and in cyberspace. The curriculum provides the student with both a theoretical background and basic competency in modern communication strategies and technologies. It also develops the student's skills in communicating effectively in print, in visuals, in speech, and with diverse types of media.
The mission of the department is to enable students to be both effective creators and astute consumers of communication messages within our increasingly complex, technological society.
The communication arts curriculum includes professionally oriented courses in such disciplines as:
- TV and Radio Production
- Publication Editing and Design
- Film Criticism
- Advertising
- Journalism
- Public Relations
- The World Wide Web
- Corporate Communication
Students may elect course work in broadcast production, print media writing and other specialties. Students may also earn credit as staff members or managers for Columns (the campus newspaper), WCND-Radio or WCND-TV.
All majors of the communication arts department graduate with on-the-job experience as a result of the department's inclusion of relevant work experience through internships and required senior practicum.
The department also offers a minor in communication arts.
Departmental facilities include:
- a color video studio
- digital field cameras
- a computer-based audio and video editing suite
- a campus tv station and video cable network
- a campus radio station
Communications Arts Faculty in the News
Dr. Stacey Peterson Discusses the King Legacy
Stacey A. Peterson, Ph.D., Associate Professor and Chair of Communication Arts, appeared on the Monday, Jan. 19 edition of the Mark Steiner Show on WEAA-FM (88.9) as part of a panel that discussed recognizing Dr. Martin L. King Jr. as one of the most important philosophical and spiritual figures in American history.


text:
Even though the summer feels like it goes on forever (keeping the kids entertained for six weeks straight is no mean feat), the first day back at school will be here before we know it. So that it doesn't sneak up on you (like it has a habit of doing), we've created a Back to School checklist with all the school essentials your little one is going to need. From lunch boxes to brand new stationery and pencils cases, with everything they'll require here in one place, we'll help you take the stress out of the planning so you're ready and raring when the first day back comes around. Simply print it out and you're good to go.
Print your own Back to School checklist here, and find all your back to school essentials online at wilko.com
What's your back to school routine/plan? Drop us a line on Facebook or Twitter.


text:
School administrator Michael Wright was one of nearly 100 people who called in sick or took time off today to join the "Day Without a Gay" protest outside the Cook County Building.
Protesters carried rainbow flags or hand-lettered signs -- Wright's read "Don't Tread on Me" --as part of the national rally day, a reaction to California's voter-approved ban on gay marriage last month.
Killeen McClowry, left, marches downtown to protest for equal marriage rights. (Chicago Tribune photo by Kuni Takahashi)


text:
Some wildflowers are perfectly useful in formal plantings and gardens where neatness is important; however, most are better suited for use in informal, meadow-like masses, or interplanted as companions to other landscape plants. Others make fine accents or are better adapted to difficult growing conditions such as hot, dry hills or low, wet areas. Remember that what may be a beautiful wildflower meadow to one gardener may be seen as a weed patch to a neighbor. The inclusion of landscape materials such as fences, benches, or marked paths may make a difference in neighborhood relations.
Many enthusiasts consider only native plants to be true wildflowers. However, a great many "naturalized" flowering plants have been introduced either deliberately or accidentally from other areas or countries or have escaped from garden cultivation.
Regardless of the origin of a plant, wildflowers offer many advantages in the garden. Their wide range of seasonal color often attracts butterflies and seed-eating birds. Most require little water, fertilizer, or pest control measures. They return, year after year, either as reseeding annuals or as true perennials from bulbs, corms, roots, stems, or rhizomes.
There are no "maintenance free" gardens. Because wildflowers have a natural ability to spread vigorously, many may become rampant invaders requiring some control. Many weedy, less-desirable plants also appear in wildflower gardens and require removal, making even wildflowers at best "low-maintenance." Winter mowing of wildflower meadows, regular pruning of faded foliage and dead seed stalks, careful use of selected herbicides, and other general gardening techniques are necessary to ensure success and enjoyment from the use of wildflowers in the landscape.
Plant transplants and hardy perennials in the fall or very early spring when possible. However, you may set them out any time you can work the soil if water is available. Divide existing plants when they are not actively growing or in bloom.
Fertilizers are generally not necessary for wildflower establishment. Many Mississippi soils are acidic, and only a soil test can show whether soils need lime. Soil tests, performed through your county Extension office, may also identify serious deficiencies of phosphorous and potash, which are easily added either during soil preparation or after plants are established. Avoid high-nitrogen fertilizers, as they may cause rank growth, weak roots, and poor flower displays. After an area is successfully established, annually broadcast a light application of an all-purpose garden fertilizer in the winter when most wildflowers begin to grow actively.
Mix seeds with sand before broadcasting to help spread them easily and uniformly; then lightly rake, tamp, or roll the area to ensure good seed contact with the soil. Never plant wildflower seeds deep.
Before watering or leaving seeds for rainfall to germinate, mulch lightly with pine needles, straw, or weed-free hay to prevent the soil from crusting. Irrigation may be necessary to help get seedlings started. Be prepared to water during prolonged dry spells to prevent tender young plants from drying out and to help plants reach flowering and seeding maturity.
Perennial wildflower species naturally found growing in woods and rich soils benefit greatly from the same soil preparation given to cultivated garden flowers. Heavy clay and sandy soils may be improved by adding organic matter such as peat, finely-ground bark, leaf mold, or a combination. A 1- or 2-inch layer, tilled about 6 inches deep, helps seedlings and transplants develop strong, deep roots.
When setting out wildflower transplants, use surface mulches an inch or two deep of straw or leaves. This helps conserve moisture, slows weed seed germination, and also keeps soils loose and cool for fast root growth.
Digging flowering plants or collecting seed from the wild is often unsuccessful. There is a growing awareness that natural stands of wildflowers must be preserved for the survival of endangered plants and for future enjoyment. Many showy wildflowers have disappeared from the natural landscape because of habitat destruction and over-collection by gardeners. Some are now protected by law. Commercial production of many endangered and rare plants is on the increase. Many nurseries and mail-order firms now carry a large assortment of perennial wildflower plants. Seed companies are producing field-grown wildflower seed and packaging them both as individual species or in mixes custom-blended for various regions of the country.
For best results, it is generally more satisfactory to sow single species of wildflowers adapted to an area, or mix several recommended ones together for a specific effect. Such a personalized mix should contain several annuals for fast color and several perennials for a longer-lasting effect. Follow recommended seeding rates. Doubling seeding rates of mixes will not generally affect the final flower density.
Certain nonaggressive grasses and native weeds can be tolerated as long as they do not compete with or dominate the wildflowers. Many, such as dock and dandelion, are actually attractive when left alone in low numbers. However, most Mississippi wildflower gardens need weeding sooner or later, especially during the first couple of years.
It is easy to hand-pull weeds in small gardens. Larger plantings usually benefit from mowing in the early summer after spring wildflowers have had time for seed maturation, or in the late fall or winter when perennial plants are dormant. Mow high to prevent damage to newly-emerged seedlings of winter annuals.
Treat hard-to-kill, undesirable weeds by spot-treating in periods of active growth with glyphosate (Roundup, Kleenup), which does not leave harmful residues in the soil. Seeds may even be sown directly over areas treated with glyphosate. Since glyphosate is nonselective, do not apply to the foliage of desirable plants. Without harm to wildflowers, even during the growing season, control true grasses such as Johnsongrass, Bermudagrass, and crabgrass with grass-specific herbicides, such as sethoxydim (Poast, Grass-Be-Gon). Follow all label directions. For more information, contact your county Extension office.
Whether grown from seeds or transplants, most wildflowers are grown much like other garden flowers. By following the basics of good gardening practices, and by taking the time and effort to do it right the first time, your results will be rewarding and long-lasting. Once given a little help in getting started, kept alive through their first flowering cycle, and kept reasonably weed-free, self-seeding annual and perennial wildflowers usually can survive and proliferate on their own.
Consult your local source of wildflower seed and information on seed packages for more specific instructions. Lists of plants suitable for your site as well as general guidelines for planting and maintenance are available from The National Wildflower Research Center, 2600 FM973 North, Austin,Texas 78725. Several good books on growing wildflowers are available through bookstores, including The Wildflower Meadow Book, by Laura Martin (East Woods Press, 1986), and Growing and Propagating Wildflowers, by Harry Phillips (University of North Carolina Press, 1985).
|Common Name
|Scientific Name
|Common Name
|Scientific Name
|Bear grass
|Yucca flaccida
|Moth mullein
|Verbascum blattaria
|Bitter sneezeweed
|Helenium sp.
|Verbascum thapsus
|Blackeyed Susan
|Rudbeckia hirta
|Narrow-leaf sunflower
|Helianthus angustifolium
|Blazing star, gayfeather
|Liatris sp.
|New England aster
|Aster novae-angliae
|Blue-eyed grass
|Sisyrinchium sp.
|Physostegia sp.
|Boltonia diffusa
|Oxalis crassipes
|Ranunculus sp.
|Oxeye Daisy
|Chrysanthemum leucanthemum
|Butterfly weed
|Asclepias tuberosa
|Prairie phlox
|Phlox pilosa
|Coral bean
|Erythrina sp.
|Prickly pear cactus
|Opuntia humifusa
|Coreopsis lanceolata
|Purple coneflower
|Echinacea purpurea
|Dog fennel
|Eupatorium capillifolium
|Showy evening primrose
|Oenothera speciosa
|Four o'clocks
|Mirabilis sp.
|Soapwort, bouncing bet
|Saponaria officinalis
|Solidago sp.
|Tradescantia sp.
|Prunella vulgaris
|Stoke's aster
|Stokesia laevis
|Indian blanket (perennial)
|Gaillardia grandiflora
|Summer phlox
|Phlox paniculata
|Vernonia sp.
|Oenothera fruticosa
|Narcissus jonquilla
|Tawny daylily
|Hemerocallis fulva
|Maypop, passion flower
|Passiflora incarnata
|Verbena rigida
|Meadow phlox
|Phlox maculata
|White indigo
|Baptisia leucantha
|Mexican hat
|Ratibida columnaris
|Wild ageratum, mist flower
|Eupatorium coelestinum
|Moss verbena
|Verbena tenuisecta
|Achillea millefolium
|Common Name
|Scientific Name
|Common Name
|Scientific Name
|Butterweed, groundsel
|Senecio glabellus
|Lamium sp.
|Coreopsis tinctoria
|Indian Blanket (annual)
|Gaillardia pulchella
|Silene armeria
|Delphinium sp.
|Cichorium sp.
|Mallow (annual)
|Lavatera sp.
|Ratibida sp.
|Maltese Cross
|Lychnis chalcedonica
|Corn poppy
|Papaver rhoeas
|Partridge Pea
|Cassia chamaecrista
|Cornflower, bachelor buttons
|Centaurea sp.
|Phlox (annual)
|Phlox drummondii
|Cosmos bipinnatus
|Queen Anne's lace
|Daucus sp.
|Crimson clover
|Trifolium incarnatum
|Crotalaria sp.
|Cypress vine
|Ipomoea sp.
|Scarlet sage
|Salvia coccinea
|Daisy fleabane
|Erigeron sp.
|Cleome sp.
|Linum sp.
|Helianthus annuus
|Hairy vetch
|Vicia villosa
|Impatiens capensis
|Common Name
|Scientific Name
|Common Name
|Scientific Name
|Blazing star, gayfeather
|Liatris sp.
|Hibiscus militaris, others
|Amsonia sp.
|Erianthus sp.
|Andropogon sp.
|Juncus sp.
|Butterweed, groundsel
|Senecio glabellus
|St. John's wort
|Hypericum sp.
|Scirpus sp.
|Cyperus sp.
|Cardinal flower
|Lobelia cardinalis
|Swamp lily
|Crinum americanum
|Typhas sp.
|Swamp sunflower
|Helianthus angustifolius
|Horse tail
|Equisetum sp.
|Stokes aster
|Stokesia laevis
|Indian pink
|Spigelia sp.
|Swamp milkweed
|Asclepias incarnata
|Joe Pye weed
|Eupatorium fistulosum
|Tickseed sunflower
|Bidens sp.
|Vernonia sp.
|Turk's cap lily
|Lilium superbum
|Lythrum sp.
|Water hemlock
|Cicuta maculata
|Louisiana iris
|Iris virginica
|White spider lily
|Hymenocallis sp.
By Felder Rushing, Area Horticulture Agent, and
Dr. Steven E. Newman, former Mississippi State University Associate
Professor, Horticulture. Appreciation is expressed to Joanna A. Warden,
former graduate student, Mississippi State University, for her invaluable
research in the development of this publication.
Mississippi State University does
discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age,
disability, or veteran status.
Publication 1709
Extension Service of Mississippi State University, cooperating with U.S. Department of Agriculture. Published in furtherance of Acts of Congress, May 8 and June 30, 1914. Ronald A. Brown, Director
Mississippi State University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, or veteran status.
Publication 1709
This document is public information and may be reproduced in part or in total. It should not be used to imply endorsement of any specific brand or product. Mississippi residents may get a printed copy of this publication through their county Extension offices.


text:
Resources | Health News | Therapies | Fitness
Airborne Allergens
Sneezing is not always the symptom of a cold. Sometimes, it is an allergic reaction to something in the air. Experts estimate that 35 million Americans suffer from upper respiratory symptoms that are allergic reactions to airborne pollen. Pollen allergy, commonly called hay fever, is one of the most common chronic diseases in the United States. Worldwide, airborne dust causes the most problems for people with allergies. The respiratory symptoms of asthma, which affects approximately 15 million Americans, are often provoked by airborne allergens (substances that cause an allergic reaction).
Overall, allergic diseases are among the major causes of illness and disability in the United States, affecting as many as 40 to 50 million Americans. The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, a component of the National Institutes of Health, conducts and supports research on allergic diseases. The goals of this research are to provide a better understanding of the causes of allergy, to improve the methods for diagnosing and treating allergic reactions, and eventually to prevent allergies. This booklet summarizes what is known about the causes and symptoms of allergic reactions to airborne allergens, how these reactions are diagnosed and treated, and what medical researchers are doing to help people who suffer from these allergies.
See also:
This information is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice. You should not use this material to diagnose or treat a health condition or disease without consulting with your healthcare provider.
Privacy Policy © 1998-2017 Personal Health Zone
Click above for Service Agreement and Contact Information. Accessing this service binds you to terms stated. Advertisements appear throughout this website as a means of funding the site. This site is updated monthly and operates independently of any health associations or organizations. The owner of this site has no medical training and the information presented comes from government resources and health professionals in their respected fields.
Home Page: Personal Health Zone
|We comply with the HONcode standard for trustworthy health information: verify here.


text:
Saturday Night Live's Newest Writer: Ke$ha
"Someone recently told me I smell like shrimp in a diaper."
So far we thought the weirdest thing about this weekend's Saturday Night Live was that formerly prolific movie actor Ryan Phillippe was getting to host (co-starring in next month's Lorne Micheals–produced SNL spinoff MacGruber probably didn't hurt). But we were overlooking the night's true wild card: divisive pop-culture personality, partying-and-glitter devotee, and musical guest Ke$ha. So, what kind of contrived mischief does she have up her sleeve? Oh, how about pitching sketch ideas? She tells MTV:
I have some ideas. I don't know ... it hasn't been confirmed or denied yet [if I'll appear in a sketch], so I can't say for sure. But I would love to do something funny one idea was someone recently told me I smell like shrimp in a diaper, so I thought I could do a perfume skit about me with my eau de perfume being a shrimp in a diaper. It's very sensual.
Take a minute with that. It's actually not terrible, right? We could see a Home Shopping Network–type deal, with Jason Sudeikis doing Billy Mays hawking Ke$ha Shrimp-in-Diaper. Wow — first Tom Cruise is outed as an innovative script doctor, and now it turns out that Ke$ha's practically on the SNL writing staff?
Ke$ha 'Bonded' With Ryan Phillippe During 'SNL' Rehearsals [MTV]