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Coach Marvin Lewis missed the Cincinnati Bengals' practice Tuesday for what the team called a minor health issue.
Lewis used a cart to shuttle to the practice field earlier this week, which isn't his usual routine. Special teams coach Darrin Simmons will lead the team in his absence. The Bengals said Lewis could return this week.
The Bengals open the preseason at Paul Brown Stadium on Friday against Tampa Bay.
Lewis, 58, is entering his 15th season with the Bengals and the final year on his contract. He led the Bengals to five straight playoff appearances from 2011-15, but has failed to win a playoff game, going 0-7 during his tenure. No other NFL coach has lost his first seven playoff games.
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Minutes of Maryland/DC Damage Prevention Meeting
January 27, 2009
Miss Utility Call Center
Hanover, MD 21076
I. Call To Order and Introduction:
Wayne Gilmer (Utiliquest) called the regular monthly meeting to order at 9:40 am.
Introductions were made.
The minutes of November 25, 2008 were approved.
II. Safety Item:
Wayne Gilmer's monthly safety topic covered safe driving tips during inclement weather.
III. Title XII Steering Committee:
Jim Barron gave a lenghty update on the Steering Committee meetings through January 26, 2009. He said they have reviewed the entire Maryland Law and are now focused on the enforcement phase. He said the Committee would meet every other week from now until the end of June, so that everyone has time to review and provide comments to the proposed changes before the larger stakeholder meeting which would happen sometime in late August or early September 2009.
There was a general discussion about the enforcement phase of the Committee meetings. Jim Barron indicated that it would not entail governmental agency oversight. Tom Baldwin (BGE) said the biggest issue being tackle by the Committee is how to fund the enforcement authority.
There was a lengthy discussion about the Land Development Council (LDC) of the Home Builders Association of Maryland request that Miss Utility attend their May 7, 2009 meeting. Jim Barron cited an example in which a contractor damaged an unmarked water main that was owned by a member of the LDC. He said the LDC would like the Damage Prevention Committee to do a safety presentation with the primary focus on what their duties are under the current Maryland Law. Jim Barron and Matt Ruddo are going to work together on the presentation for the LDC.
IV. MGH Report:
Nick Kelly (MGH) presented the MD/DC Damage Prevention & Subscriber Committees with the MarCom Awards 2008 Honorable Mention plaque for last year's Diamond Dig promotion. Nick stated that the MarCom Awards program honors excellence in marketing and communications around the country.
V. Dig Smart/Locator Achievement Awards:
27th – Meeting to evaluate LAA entries, discuss prizes and agenda
20th – Posting http://www.missutility.net/missutilityawards/maryland_awards2008.asp
24th – Meeting to finalize event logistics, prizes and agenda
24th – Meeting to finalize event logistics
7th – Meeting at venue to discuss final event logistics/run through
16th – Event to be held at Harper's Choice in Columbia, MD
VI. Contractor Nights:
There was a brief discussion about the Greater Chesapeake Damage Prevention Training Conference replacing the contractor night initiative in 2009. Tom Baldwin said the goal is to partner with Paradigm Liaison Services on strengthening their Emergency, Public Official and Excavator Safety Awareness Training Program.
VII. Damage Prevention Presentations:
There is an upcoming presentation for Frederick County Public Schools at 7446 Hayward Road in Frederick, MD on February 3, 2009 at 9:00am.
VIII. 2009 Greater Chesapeake Damage Prevention Training Conference (GCDPTC):
Matt Ruddo (MGH) gave an update on the GCDPTC that will be held at the Clarion Fontainebleau Hotel on October 21-23, 2009.
Matt Ruddo stated that sponsorship opportunities of all levels were currently available and the exhibit hall floor plan would be available online before the next meeting. He also stated that early bird registration was moved to April 1, 2009 in order to survey potential attendees for content feedback. He encouraged everyone to visit www.missutility.net/2009conference for updates and more details.
IX. Trade Shows & Safety Events:
Tom Baldwin asked for help filling a handful of shifts at the Landscape Contractors Association Winter Workshop in Ellicott City, MD and the Washington Home Garden and Flower Show at the DC Convention Center. Wayne Gilmer said he could be contacted if anyone needed further details on any of the trade shows. He also thanked everyone for their past participation.
Trade show coordinator contact is Nick Kelly of MGH and he can be reached at email@example.com or 410-504-8338.
X. MD/DC Subscribers Committee Meeting:
Tom Baldwin stated there was a lengthy discussion about the MD/DC Subscribers advertising/public awareness budget at the last meeting. He said the LAA/Dig Smart budget was slightly cut in order to do a second Diamond Dig event in Frederick, MD this year. He also said that other initiatives such as the promotional item inventory, trade shows, etc. would be looked at closely for budget cuts if call volumes continue to decrease.
XI. FTTP/FIOS Progress Report:
Mark Hamrick(Verizon) provided the following FTTP trench footage projections:
Mark Hamrick said Verizon may be moving into the District of Columbia in the near future and this could affect the trench footage projections in certain parts of Maryland.
Open Discussion:
Dora Parks provided a brief update on the ADC 4 digit mapping conversion. She said the Miss Utility Center began accepting the new 4 digit map books for Anne Arundel County, Baltimore County, Baltimore City and Frederick County. She said Harford County is scheduled to be ready by February 27, 2009.
Jim Verga (Eastcom Associates) stated that in England the person doing the digging is also responsible for locating the utility lines.
There was a lengthy discussion about the duties of the Damage Prevention Chairperson as well as the annual nomination process. Tom Baldwin made a motion for Wayne Gilmer to stay on as the Chairperson for another year. Everyone agreed and thanked Wayne for his service.
Mark Hamrick and Sam La Quey (Verizon) both stated that they have seen a reduction in damages from the FTTP/FIOS initiative in Charles County and around the state.
Upcoming Trade Shows:
The following tradeshows are schedule for 2009:
Upcoming Meetings:
The next Maryland/DC Damage Prevention meeting is scheduled for February 23, 2009 at the Miss Utility Center. Coffee and donuts will be served at 9:00 am. The meeting will begin at 9:30 am.
The next Maryland/DC Subscribers meeting will be held March 18, 2009 at the Miss Utility Center. Coffee and donuts will be served at 8:30 am, and the meeting will begin at 9:00 am.
There being no further business brought before the committee, the meeting was adjourned at 11:10 am.

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Judith Martin once quoted, "When virtues are pointed out first, flaws seem less insurmountable."
Well, this quote is quite relatable to the former chief minister of Gujarat who faced a lot of criticism on becoming the Prime Minister of India. A considerable change is still far away but as the PM of India, Narendra Modi has made significant contribution. Recently, on the occasion of welcoming the new year, PM Modi gave a ray of hope for the Indian citizens in his speech. The speech showcased the planning, conviction, optimism and a dream of fulfilling the expectations of common people. In the past two years, his schemes and policies proved a systematic utilisation of time to bring about changes in the deep-rooted issues of society. However there is an analysis of the year 2016 of an active government.
Let's analyse the how the year 2016 has been for the Prime Minister:
Among the plethora of government policies , on 16 January, PM Modi launched a start-up action plan to create a conducive ecosystem for the growth of start-ups. A funding support of Rs 10,000 crore for start-ups, patent protection, Credit Guarantee fund, tax exemption for start-ups were among the key decisions made by PM Modi at the launch.
A bill which was stuck for years in the parliament finally received a green signal. Majority of Lok Sabha members voted to pass the bill in parliament.
Narendra Damodardas Modi is the only prime minister who has broadcast his speeches through radio every month. He marked the beginning of a trend of becoming a popular face for every household. Till now, he has given 27 Mann Ki Baat speeches extensively.
Although from the beginning of his tenure he has actively shown interest in contributing towards the improvement and transformation of Indian economy constantly as compared to his predecessors. Targeting the MSMEs, transportation and housing sector, he launched over 30 schemes in a year.
In 2016, PM Modi visited over 17 foreign countries to gauge the international superpower's attention to make India a recognisable country on the global map. In 2015, PM Modi visited over 26 countries in 2015.
Although he tried to give powerful speeches, his spark was incapable of influencing the population of Bihar. He lost the Bihar election to the Grand Alliance.
Nevertheless, the winning of Assam election again proved that at the end of every black tunnel there is light that spreads its rays of hope and optimism. And, Congress lost the game of throne after reigning for many years in their own territory.
In response to the Uri terrorist attack and many others, in the early hours of the morning of September 29, 2016, the Indian army carried out "surgical strikes" on the orders of the PM across the Line of Control (LoC) that divides Kashmir into Indian- and Pakistani-controlled regions. 38 terrorists and 2 Pakistani soldiers were killed in these strikes conducted by the Indian Army with no Indian casualties found.
As per the media reports the decision was highly praised because it was the need of the hour. At the same time, it was the most controversial decision of the year because many politicians asked about the evidence and the reliability of the decision.
On November 8, the PM announced the decision to ban notes that were of ₹500 and ₹1000 denomination to curb the corruption practices in the country. The government projected the announcement as a long-term tool to improve the condition of the underprivileged in the society. According to the media reports, the decision was highly supported. However, the result is still awaited to present the viability of the sudden decision which questioned the validity of this decision in the Indian economy.
Indeed, a wave of change was pertinent in a nation of cultural diversity and traditionalism. But the million dollar question is – to what extent will it benefit our country?


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Xhin (pronounced as "sheen") has been crafting ominous cuts of cutting-edge electronic music since 1997. Building a forte in sound design, he is best described as a sound futurist. His identical rhythmic structure and compositional techniques which incorporate elements of techno, tight sub bass, ambient and IDM delivers a hint of chaotic soundscape amidst artistry. A Singaporean by birth and residence, he independently released "Xycle", a self-promotional ep that made the industry to stand up to take notice, in early 2003. He then followed with his debut album, "Supersonicstate" the following year.
In 2006, his talent has been discovered by a German independent record label Meerestief. With a remix for Five Green Circle's track entitled Ronan's BBQ has created a storm over Europe, fully supported and charted by heavy weights from the world of electronic music.
An active DJ in the Singapore club culture he has played extensively in a number of clubs and various events like ZoukOut, Good Vibrations, Gilles Peterson's Worldwide Festival, Singapore Fashion Festival and for fashion label Woods & Woods runways. In 2007, Xhin was invited to play at the important electronic music festival, C/O Pop in Cologne Germany and the first outdoor electronic music festival in Hanoi, together with various good acts from the far east.
Besides releasing and remixing, Xhin also got involved in various miscellaneous projects like producing music and sounds for Nike, Nokia and fashion label like Woods & Woods among others. He also appeared as a special guest tutor on electronic music production using Ableton Live for Red Bull Music Academy Info Sessions II in Singapore.
In 2009, Xhin joined Berlin's new techno label, Stroboscopic Artefacts to release his dark, intense and experimental sounds. From the results of his new releases for the label, he has done it again. Heavy rotation from the big boys like Speedy J, Luke Slater, Ben Klock and many more. This will be yet again the beginning of an old new direction for him to explore and experiment sounds even deeper for his future releases.
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WASHINGTON - As a candidate, Bill Clinton shone when he was answering questions in televised town hall meetings.
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Setting the stage for the $30 billion economic stimulus plan he will unveil next week, Mr. Clinton will use the campaign-style event to pitch a difficult message of shared sacrifice and tough choices to the American people.


text: Social Snaps (Week of Sept. 3, 2017)Tracy PepeyYahoo CelebritySeptember 5, 2017, 7:11 PM GMTSee the best pics that the stars are sharing on social media this week.Lena DunhamShe's his biggest fan! The Girls star was on the sidelines to watch her boo, musician Jack Antonoff, throw out the first pitch at Citi Field Thursday, when the New York Mets took on the Cincinatti Reds. "Good pitch, noodle," she captioned this photo of herself wrapping her arms around her man. (Photo: Lena Dunham via Instagram)Jennifer Love Hewitt"When your daughter says you need a makeover, you let her do it," the actress insisted, showing off her little one's, um, interesting work. (Photo: Jennifer Love Hewitt via Instagram) Leslie JonesParty time! "I'm 50 & SLAYING YALL!!!!" the Ghostbusters star captioned this glammed-up birthday shot. Jones has been documenting her intense workouts lately, and her hard work is clearly paying off! (Photo: Leslie Jones via Instagram) Salma HayekMeeting of the moms! Hayek and friend Sienna Miller got together for some coffee talk and a good cause. "Two mothers having a cuppa and planning the @mothers2mothers event that we are cohosting with #Gucci in November," she wrote. Mothers2Mothers is an international nonprofit organization dedicated to preventing mother-to-child transmission of HIV. (Photo: Salma Hayek via Instagram) Will SmithWishes do come true! The actor, who is playing the role of Genie in the live-action version of Disney's Aladdin that Robin Williams originally made famous in the animated film, shared the first photo from the set. "We just started shooting Aladdin and I wanted to intro you guys to our new family — Mena Massoud/Aladdin, Naomi Scott/Princess Jasmine, Marwan Kenzari/Jafar," he wrote. "And I'm over here gettin my Genie on. Here we go!" (Photo: Will Smith via Facebook) Katie HolmesShe may be taking romantic beach strolls with Jamie Foxx, but it's quite clear that Suri is still her No. 1! "My sweetie," Katie captioned this adorable pic of them grabbing a bite to eat. (Photo: Katie Holmes via Instagram) Ian Ziering"Going way back. This was taken end of summer 1974," the Sharknado star wrote of this classic summer throwback photo with his parents. "I can almost hear the diving boards getting bounced.. Hello September! (Photo: Ian Ziering via Facebook) Karlie Kloss"This chicks gonna take her first #NYFW (and the [world]) by storm," the supportive pal gushed about model Kaia Gerber. Of course, Cindy Crawford's daughter killed it (just like her mama) on the runway Wednesday night. (Photo: Karlie Kloss via Instagram) Ryan Phillippe"Gettin back in fightin' shape," the Shooter star promised in this pic, despite a brace on his left leg. The actor suffered an injury a freak accident on a family trip in July, but assured fans he'll make a full recovery. From the rest of his body, we'd say he's well on his way! (Photo: Ryan Phillippe via Instagram) Felicity HuffmanHuffman starred on "Desperate Housewives" for years, but the truth is, she's quite content with husband William H. Macy. She shared a sweet throwback to commemorate an epic milestone in their marriage. "You took me home in 1985. You married me in 1997," she captioned it. "You give me a thrill every time you walk through the door. Thank you for marrying me 20 years ago today. @williamhmacy" (Photo: Felicity Huffman via Instagram) Shay MItchell"In case you were wondering, it IS possible to sing 'Under the Sea' while snorkeling through your breathing tube and mask," the Little Mermaid fan captioned this shot — although we think she looks more like Catwoman in that sexy getup. (Photo: Shay Mitchell via Instagram) Mark Ruffalo"Wait what? Who smashed who?" the Hulk actor wrote during his action figure playtime. "The fight of the century is coming," he teased, as a trailer for the new flick Thor:Ragnarok, also starring Chris Hemsworth, showed the superhero duo going head to head. (Photo: Mark Ruffalo via Instagram) Kelly Clarkson"NYC y'all ain't ready for Remy B…. I'M SO EXCITED!" wrote the singer, who packed up her son and headed to the Big Apple to premiere her new song, "Love So Soft." Clarkson is set to release her eighth studio album on Oct. 27. (Photo: Kelly Clarkson via Instagram) Ellen DeGeneresNot to be outdone by all the back-to-school pics in your feed, the talk show host posted a back to work shot of her own. "First day of Season 15! Hope the new kids are nice," she quipped. (Photo: The Ellen Show via Instagram) Selena GomezWhile the singer didn't feel the need to caption this photo, her face says it all. A New York City dinner date with her sexy singer boyfriend, the Weeknd? Yes, please. (Photo: Selena Gomez via Instagram) Mariah CareyJust when you thought the singer couldn't get any more animated … "Meet Little Mariah!" she posted alongside this cartoonlike version of herself. "It was a dream come true helping to create this character in my upcoming animated movie. Stay tuned… I've got a surprise coming your way soon! #ALLIWANTMOVIE" (Photo: Mariah Carey via Instagram) Kevin BaconHollywood marriages that go the distance are few and far between, so it's refreshing to see the Following star gush about his love for his wife, Kyra Sedgwick. "Happy day to my life love @kikkosedg #29years," he wrote. And counting! (Photo: Kevin Bacon via Instagram) Neil Patrick Harris"Can't stop thinking about our Alaskan adventure," NPH captioned this vacation action shot with his son Gideon, and husband, David Burtka. "Thanks @withinthewild for providing memories that will last lifetimes. Truly a spectacular place!" (Photo: Neil Patrick Harris via Instagram) Dwayne Johnson"Chalked up and heavily calloused on one of my fav holidays – Labor Day," the Rock wrote, along with a promise, as he showed off his worn-in mitts. "Cheers to always putting in the hard work with our two hands. My hands may be f***ed up, calloused [sic] and clearly super sexy, but when I shake your hand and look you in the eye and commit; it's stronger than any labor contract we could sign. I'm old school that way. Cheers to the working men and women today. Enjoy your families." (Photo: Dwayne Johnson via Instagram) Daphne Oz"Bye, summer. Bye, second trimester. Hello, sweater weather!" The former host of The Chew captioned this bikini belly pic. Oz announced in June that she and her husband, John Jovanovic, are expecting their third child this winter. (Photo: Daphne Oz via Instagram) Mark ZuckerbergWhere is the "love" button?! The Facebook mogul showed off his newest acquisition in the form of his beautiful baby daughter, August, who was born on Aug. 28. "Baby cuddles are the best," the proud papa wrote. (Photo: Mark Zuckerberg via Instagram) John Stamos"We refuse to let #summer or #the80s be over," the Fuller House star captioned this silly pic with friends Chord Overstreet and Nina Dobrev. We're not sure what we love most about Stamos's outfit — the purple hot pants, the neon headband, or that he's wearing a shirt with a photo of himself on it! (Photo: John Stamos via Instagram)


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I cannot believe how hot it is for Spring…although I guess this is rather ok since we are approaching Summer soon. I am so ready for Autumn though! I miss layering up. But anyways, Anthony and I made a recent run to TJMaxx this weekend where I bought a few items for reasonable prices and I am absolutely in love with them! So, what did I buy this time?I ended up spending only $54 during this trip, but it includes a black pair of casual loafers for $12.99 and a cute, nautical inspired pair of round-toed flats for only $16.99. I also ended up buying yet another polka dotted button up by Dalia Collection which typically runs $40.00+, but I ended up getting it for $19.99 and it fits like a dream!This is a close up on the flats! If you can't tell, it's almost like a rope or thick thread that makes up the texture and what not. With the striped pattern, I really feel like these are so perfect for the hot days ahead and bring a summer, nautical feel to an outfit easily. I can also see these with my polka dot top, shorts with tights, and a cute cardigan for Autumn. These were so comfortable for work! I like the unique-ness of the toe as well. At first, I thought they reminded me of TOMS, but I feel like TOMS are just a tad bit rounder when I compared pictures. I feel like these would look so adorable with simple patterned socks, such as what I wore above. It gives an outfit some zest and fun and you manage to stay comfortable at the same time. You can wear these with flared or skinny jeans and you'd still look comfy and casual. Definitely a recommended buy.
I wish I had a good picture of me wearing the shirt, but unfortunately…I do not. But, if you keep an eye on my instagram, you'll probably see one in the future! With that said, that was my recent purchase from TJMaxx, one of my favorite stores because of all the wonderful deals~! I hope you all enjoyed this post and I know I need to include from health and beauty posts!! That might be happening more often now that I'm on a tight saving budget!
Anyways, I hope you all have an amazing week! For those affected by the Tornado in Oklahoma, my prayers go out to you. Please stay safe everyone and stay blessed. And always remember to Live. Laugh. Smile 🙂
Thanks for Reading~! ❤
With Love,
Taylor Rae
BONUS PICTURE:Among the flowers and bushes is the newest member to our family! His name is Boss (subject to change) and he is a 3 month old Pit Bull/Black Lab mix! He is the silliest thing ever with his long legs and stubby body. He's found joy in jumping into flowers and playing hide and seek. But, he is getting along so well with our Yorkie Poo and the 2 Chihuahuas! We are so happy to have a new member to our growing family.


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The department supervises and coordinates intramural and recreational activities.
Club sports are formed by groups of at least 20 individuals who share a common athletic interest and wish to pursue this activity. Club sports are organized on recreational, instructional, and competitive levels and activities range from informal play to a regular practice or instruction. Intercollegiate and tournament competition may be included. Some clubs hire instructors and/or coaches, and competition clubs receive funding from the intramural and recreation department.
Club sports allow students to participate in intercollegiate competition without the demands of playing at a varsity level. Many clubs compete with other schools and are part of a collegiate league of play. Each club is created in response to student interest and is run by students.
Active clubs include but are not limited to: cheerleading, dance team, women's rugby, men's rugby, men's ice hockey and martial arts.
With the opening of the William A. O'Neill Athletic and Convocation Center, intramurals at WestConn have greatly expanded. Intramural programs include: flag football, 3-on-3 and 5-on-5 basketball, floor hockey, indoor soccer, softball, and volleyball tournaments, ultimate frisbee and a fitness challenge. Non-competitive programs include: step aerobics, kick-boxing aerobics and several health and fitness seminars. The intramural programs are designed to give students as much variety and as many opportunities as possible to enhance fitness, personal skills and enjoyment.
Like the intramural programs, the recreation department has grown considerably over the last few years. The William A. O'Neill Athletic and Convocation Center on the school's Westside campus and the Bill Williams Gymnasium at Midtown allow the University to sponsor a variety of activities. Intercollegiate football, soccer and lacrosse are played on the Westside campus in the Athletic Complex. The O'Neill Center at Westside houses a six-lane natatorium, a four-lane indoor running track, four full basketball/tennis/volleyball courts, and a state-of-the-art fitness center for all students, faculty and staff. WestConn also offers a fitness center on the Midtown campus in the Bill Williams Gymnasium.
Eligibility is determined in accordance with policies established by the NCAA, including requirements for satisfactory progress and good academic standing.
When people are asked what decisions most influenced attending and enjoying college, responses often center on their choice of where to live. Many students see this decision as a defining moment not only for their success at a college or university, but for their personal development as well. Some of the strongest bonds of friendship are forged in the residence halls at campuses around the globe.
WestConn Housing & Residence Life offers its residents an integrated program known as CULTURETM, which stands for "Creating Undergraduate Learning Through Unique Residential Experiences." The CULTURETM program is designed to help students excel academically and provides a myriad of opportunities for community and leadership development. Students who live on campus are expected to participate in and support their living and learning environments.
Once you have made the decision to live on campus, it is important to find the residence hall that best suits your needs. There are six halls at Western Connecticut State University: three halls on the Midtown campus and three halls on Westside.
The three residence halls on the Midtown campus are all "traditional-style" residence halls. Fairfield Hall houses female students, while Newbury and Litchfield Halls are coeducational. All buildings are state-owned and staffed with professional residence directors. Rooms have basic cable, local telephone access, and students may access the internet through the campus ResNet program.
Rooms accommodate two or three students. Beds, desks, bookshelves, chairs and dressers are provided, and roommates may enhance the decor with items such as drapes, bedspreads, rugs and lamps. Linens are not provided, so students must supply their own mattress pads, pillows, sheets, towels and pillow cases. All beds are regular twin size.
On the Midtown campus and in the new westside residence hall, all resident students are required to participate in the meal plan. This plan is optional for students living in Pinney and Grasso and for students who live off-campus.
Grasso Hall
Grasso Hall is an apartment-style, upperclass, residence hall. Each apartment is furnished and has 2 bedrooms, a living/dining room, a kitchen, a bathroom and is provided with basic cable service, local telephone access, and access to the internet via ResNet, the campus provider. Traditionally, four students live in each apartment-2 students per bedroom. While Grasso students are usually very involved in academic and campus life, they still maintain an active hall council which provides a variety of social and educational events throughout the year.
Pinney Hall
A 425-person apartment-style building for upper-class students, Pinney Hall has 5-person apartments that include three furnished bedrooms, two bathrooms, a furnished living and dining area, a full-sized kitchen, and a balcony. In addition, there are 2-story floor lounges spaced throughout the building, as well as a conference/meeting room (center). All apartments are provided with basic cable service local telephone access, and access to the internet via ResNet, the campus provider.
Westside Residence Hall
The newest residence hall is a suite-style hall whose furnished suites typically have 2 bedrooms, a living room, and toilet, shower, and sink rooms. Kitchens are not provided in this new residence hall, and residents are required to participate in the meal plan. Four students share a suite-2 students per bedroom. Basic cable, local telephone access, and internet access through the campus ResNet service is provided. Study lounges are located on each floor, and a large multi-purpose area is located on the ground floor. There is a parking garage at the rear of the building.
When students are accepted to the University, they are mailed an application for on-campus housing. Included in this packet are detailed instructions explaining the order in which available housing spaces are filled. Only full-time students are eligible to live in on-campus housing.
Returning students who were not assigned housing the previous semester are placed on the housing assignment list on the date their housing application is received. Students who become on-campus residents must maintain a 2.0 cumulative grade point average and meet the guidelines for satisfactory academic progress in order to remain eligible for on-campus housing. Returning students, 21 and older, receive priority for housing on the Westside campus. Because of the overall demand for on-campus housing, students are encouraged to apply early for housing.
Call The Housing and Residence Life Office at (203) 837-8531 for a list of off-campus facilities.
The following guidelines are provided to present a clear statement of student rights and responsibilities and to create fair and appropriate judicial procedures for the protection of said rights and the implementation of said responsibilities.
The Connecticut State University will adhere to the following guidelines which are consistent with the requirements of due process. Students must note that as citizens they are subject to all Federal and State laws in addition to all University regulations governing student conduct and responsibility.
At the conclusion of the investigation, to the extent permitted by law, complainants will be provided with information relative to the disposition of the complaint.
Academic institutions exist for the transmission of knowledge, the pursuit of truth, the development of students and the general well-being of society. In line with this purpose, the University has the duty to protect the freedoms of inquiry and expression and furthermore has the responsibility to encourage all of its members to develop the capacity for critical judgment in their sustained and independent search for truth.
The Connecticut State University System has certain self-defined institutional values. Principal among these values is respect for the dignity, rights, and individuality of each member of the University community. The opportunity to live, study, and work in an institution which values diverse intellectual and cultural perspectives and encourages discussion and debate about competing ideas in an atmosphere of civility is a basic component of quality higher education at this University.
All members of the University community must at all times govern their social and academic interactions with tolerance and mutual respect so that the men and women who pass through the University's doors are enriched by these experiences and are prepared for full and enlightened participation in a multi-cultural society. Because of the University's commitment to principles of pluralism, mutual respect, and civility, certain activities are not acceptable on the University campus. Acts of intolerance, of hatred or violence based on race, religion, sexual orientation, disability, gender, age, or ethnic background are antithetical to the University's fundamental principles and values. It is the University's responsibility to secure the students' right to learn by establishing an environment of civility. The complete statement of "Student Rights and Responsibilities" can be found in the Student Handbook 2004-2005.
Western Connecticut State University accords all the rights under the law to students. No one outside the University shall have access to nor will the University disclose any information from a student's educational records without his/her written consent except to personnel within the University, to officials of other institutions in which the student seeks to enroll, to persons or organizations providing students financial aid, to accreditation groups, to persons in compliance with a judicial order, to persons in an emergency in order to protect the health or safety of students or other persons, or to parents of a student who is officially documented as their dependent for income tax purposes. All these exceptions are permitted under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act. The University will maintain a record of all requests for and/or disclosure of information from a student's educational records. The record will indicate the name of the party making the request, any additional party to whom it may be redisclosed, and the legitimate interest the party had in requesting or obtaining the information. The record may be reviewed by the eligible student.
Within the Western Connecticut State University community, only those University officials acting in the student's educational interest are allowed access to education records. A University official is any person employed by the University in an administrative, supervisory, academic, research, or support-staff position; any person appointed to the Board of Trustees for the Connecticut State University; or any person employed by or under contract to the University or the State of Connecticut to perform a special task, such as an attorney or auditor. A University official has a legitimate educational interest if the official is: performing a task that is specified in his/her position description or by contract agreement; performing a task related to a student's education; performing a task relating to the discipline of a student; or providing a service or benefit relating to the student or student's family, such as health care, counseling, job placement or financial aid.
At its discretion, the University may provide directory information in accordance with the provisions of the Act to include: student name, address, telephone number, photo ID, date of birth, major field of study, dates of attendance, degrees and awards received, participation in officially recognized activities and sports, and weight and height of members of athletic teams. Students may withhold directory information by notifying the Office of Student Affairs in writing within two weeks after the first day of class for the current term.
Requests for nondisclosure will be honored by the University for only one semester. Therefore, authorization to withhold directory information must be filed each semester in the Office of Student Affairs.
The law provides students the right to inspect and review information contained in their education records, to challenge the contents of their education records and to have a hearing on the matter. The Vice President of Student Affairs or his designee at Western Connecticut State University has been designated to coordinate the inspection and review procedures for student educational records, which include: admissions; personal; academic; financial; disciplinary; cooperative education; and placement records. Students wishing to review their educational records must make requests to the Registrar listing the item of interest. Only records covered by the Act will be made available within forty-five days of the request. Students may have copies made of their records with certain exceptions (e.g. a copy of their academic record for which a financial "hold" exists, or a transcript of an original or source document which exists elsewhere). The charge for such copies will be $3.00 per transcript. Educational records do not include: records of instructional, administrative and educational personnel, which are the sole possession of the maker and are not accessible or revealed to any individual except a temporary substitute; records of a law enforcement unit; student health records; employment records or alumni records. Health records, however, may be reviewed by the physician of the student's choosing.
Students may not inspect and/or review the following as outlined by the Act: financial information submitted by their parents: confidential letters and recommendations associated with admissions, employment or job placement, or honors to which they have waived their rights of inspection and review, or education records containing information about more than one student. In this last case, the University will permit access only to that part of the record which pertains to the inquiring student. The University is not required to permit students to inspect and/or review confidential letters and recommendations placed in their files prior to January 1, 1975, provided these letters were collected under established policies of confidentiality and were used only for the purpose for which they were collected.
Students who believe that their educational records contain information that is inaccurate or misleading or is otherwise in violation of their privacy or other rights may discuss their problems informally with the Office of Student Affairs.
In the event a student's request, either to have access to a record or to amend information in a file has been denied, the student may ask for a formal hearing. The student must submit a written request for the hearing to the Vice President for Academic Affairs. The hearing panel will consist of the Vice President for Academic Affairs, the Graduate Dean and the Academic Dean of his/her school. Decisions of the hearing panel are final. Any alteration to the student's record will be in accordance with the decision of the hearing panel and will become a permanent part of that record. The student has a right to add a statement to a challenged record if the panel's decision is not to amend the record in accordance with the student's request.
Students who believe that the adjudications of their challenges were unfair or not in keeping with the provisions of the Act may request, in writing, assistance from the President of the University to aid them in filing complaints with the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), U.S. Department of Education, Washington, D.C. 20202.


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Stephanie Seymourstepped out in what could have been an age appropriate dress had she worn undergarments. Going braless for a Chanel event in New York City on Tuesday night, the 43-year-old model flaunted her physique in a sheer LBD that revealed her breasts and a bit of her bum.
Looking like a woman half her age, Stephanie also showed off her long legs with a pair of sky-high black heels. Though the mantra "if you got it, flaunt it" is a saying celebs love to live by, did the model take it too far with this style?
After all, she is a woman in her '40s with four children. Let us know your thoughts, below, and click the pics to check out more overexposed celebrities.
This see-through style pales in comparison to Stephanie's 2010 photo scandal when she was seen cuddled up quite close to her openly gay son Peter Jnr. Defending the pics that some labeled as incestuous, the model told Town and Country that Peter was conforting her after her weight gain. "I'd gained ten pounds and was feeling insecure," she admitted.
From the looks of her latest public appearance, the model isn't afraid of a racy photo op!


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Lucky G Produced a sonic branding track for Kruzin and new clothing line "The Drop". AMM was in attendance for Impact 17 hosted by Jus Julez and Dj Khaled a conference which had led to a tremendous closing with a fashion catwalk. Lucky Teamed up with Cable Wraps for a high energetic bass…Details


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Why You And Your Dog Should Take High Visibility Seriously
- News
- 16 Oct, 2016
It is that time again. You know it has arrived when you get to work at 8.00 am and it is dark outside. You will then do a full day at work and leave in the dark at 6.15 pm. Summer is well and truly over.
For dog owners it is also the time when they start thinking about the best time to walk their dogs. For those of you in a set routine, this usually means walking your pooch at the same time every day. If this means an early morning walk or one when you get home from work, you'll appreciate that things have just got a lot darker.
As business owners, we see how routines mixed with human nature come into play at certain times of the year. People rarely plan ahead. It is not often that we see our cooling mats flying off the shelves in April, or heat mat sales going through the roof in August - it just doesn't happen, even though warmer and cooler months will soon follow.
Generally speaking, people don't feel a need to buy something that makes them or their pet more comfortable until they or it starts to get a little uncomfortable. And this is not a dig - we all do it.
But as these dark nights are here a little earlier it is important to remember one very important point. Accidents do happen and you and your dog should be seen at all times.
There are various statistics about people and their dogs being hit by cars when it is dark and it is true that not all of these incidents would have been avoided with the help of high visibility clothing or aids being worn, either by the owner or dog. However, it is safe to assume that a person or pet with some form of high vis clothing, light/blinker, torch or reflective material on show stands a better chance of being seen and therefore avoided.
My own personal experiences as a keen road cyclist highlights this very problem.
Two or three nights a week, I will go out and ride my road bike for around 18-25 miles at a decent training pace. My route consists of some A roads but most of the journey is through small villages via quiet country roads.
On a couple of occasions I have narrowly missed a pedestrian walking on the road as they were walking towards me. It was not until they were very close to me that I would spot them and was able to take evasive action.
However, if they wore reflective or flashing high vis clothing I would see them clearly and take the necessary steps to avoid them. These near misses also happen to dog walkers, especially if they are walking their dogs on dark country roads or where pavements are limited.
It is worth emphasising the importance of early warning signals, even in fairly well lit areas. If a driver can see a person or dog from 150-200 yards away, this gives them far more time to react to any unexpected movement. It is also worth bearing in mind that a lot of dog owners will walk their dogs in the early morning or after work.
Drivers may be tired at these times as they themselves could be slow to wake up on the way to work or could be tired after a long day at work. It sounds a little dramatic, but it only takes a few negative combinations to make life a lot more hazardous.
If you want to be visible at all times then you should consider the following:
High visibility reflective clothing and accessories
These come in many formats, shapes and sizes. For dog owners there are reflective arm bands and clothing. The reflective strips on clothing are usually on the edges, seams, or piping. You can also buy very bright high viz jackets that have been manufactured for roadside workers and these are excellent.
There are also many accessories for your dog. A lot of dog coats have reflective strips built in, as do harnesses and even leads.
Blinkers and flashing products
A small blinker or two attached to a belt, coat or collar can make a big difference and only costs a couple of pounds. They will usually run off small round cell batteries (like the CR2032) and these are very cheap to buy. Some will have basic modes including on full, flashing slow, flashing quickly and off.
Another alternative is to go for a flashing LED dog coat or flashing LED dog lead.
These will either work on a cell battery or come with a rechargeable unit built in. Some even have a USB lead which can be charged via a PC, laptop or plug with USB connection.
LED lights are bright and don't use huge amount of power, which means they are good for 5-8 hours of continual use before they require recharging.
Finally, there are flashing LED dog collars. These products come in two basic types. The first is a fabric type with a lead ring built into it. The alternative is a softer version which is applied directly over the head and the usual collar with lead is then fitted in front of it. This means the collar can be put on and off easily before attaching a normal collar and lead. It can also be taken off easily after the normal collar and lead have been taken off. The collar will also stay on the dog when walking as the lead (being in front of the collar) stops it from doing so. These LED collars can also have a cell battery or come with a recharging lead.
Whatever you choose to do, please equip yourselves and your dog with the necessary tools and items so you are seen clearly on these dark nights. Remember, an early warning device could make the difference between a safe walk and a disastrous one.


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People I Likepeter sellers, mark twain, ben franklin.
Music I Likethe pixies, dirty three, dead milkmen, nick cave and the bad seeds, air. and that's it. i like nothing else.
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of the new year.
- Learn about fine Scotch
Whiskey and how to differentiate the good from the bad.
- Learn about Oysters and eat more of them.
- Forage for more food including going fishing every now
and then.
- Write at lease one post here every
- Do things that are productive and add
- Don't be a slave to email.
- Don't moan about things instead frame the problem and
find a solution.
I'm writing all this down
so that I can look back and see how I did at the end of the year. I
think it will give me impetus to do something about it. I did this
when I gave up smoking and that worked. It also helps me set some
constraints to write within. Tip: I smoked for quite a
long time, and giving up was really really hard. The best tactic
that I found when giving up was to tell as many people as possible
that I was giving up. Then you have to do it. Not following
thorough would have meant letting those people down. So
back to the point… I'm going to write something here once a week.
Hopefully it will be fun, informative and punchy. It will probably
be about User Experience Design and sometimes about working culture
and the ways that knowledge workers can be more productive. there
is a possibility there will be a bit about customer service. I'll
try and limit myself to 500 words. I'm also not going to spend a
lot of time composing these posts. I'll do a couple of versions
have a read through and then set it free. I tend to be a bit of a
perfectionist and hide things away until they are finished; this
often means that things don't get finished at all or get left to
rot. I'll try not to rant or moan so I'll try to suggest a
solution. I'll try to be reflective of things that I actually have
experience of. I'll do my research first before I write something
so that what I write is informed. I'm not going to worry about if
what I'm saying is completely the right thing to say at the right
time. It's about forming and articulating my opinions as I go. So
that's at least one quickly written researched 500 word post a week
that is fun and informative. Yes I do like a challenge, and for the
record I don't think I'm very good at writing. I feel like I should
say a bit about what motivates me to write. It is primarily to
educate myself and solidify my ideas, I always find that once you
start discussing things and hear how they sound you can rationalise
them. It's also to make me a better designer, I've always thought
that as a someone who works in the web industry I should share my
thoughts. I think about this stuff a lot so here goes…
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Note: In this particular topic some of the stories have no proof of truth in them (chemtrails) so can't be taken as fact. However I have (as always) listed links to sites you can visit and read up on them and see photos of conditions caused by apparrent complaint's. I have also given you information from both sides of the argument and the hush hush nature of this argument to help you decide for yourself.
Connecting the dots…
Given the info we've gained from the mind control project's of the CIA (apparently unknown to the government at the time who paid for them…..r-i-g-h-t, nod-nod wink-wink and we'll say no more) we can safely assume that the power's that be are most definitely not to be trusted. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cover-up They are not trustworthy, or even worthy to be leader's which is what they are unfortunately, and evidence could suggest that they are also puppets for the elite (them Bilderbergers again),http://www.jeremiahproject.com/newworldorder/nworder04.html here you might also like to look at this. http://www.globalresearch.ca/the-true-story-of-the-bilderberg-group-and-what-they-may-be-planning-now/13808 Bearing all this in mind do we really believe or even, are we supposed to believe that all of a sudden these people have come clean, learned about their mistakes, mended the error of their ways and are now completely reformed and so should be trusted once again. Or do they, to put it simply, still keep secrets from us. Hmmmm, I can safely assume that of course they do without even wondering about it. I mean, even now the US government and the Pentagon are bragging about how they've been sending Atlas rockets into space carrying mysterious mini space shuttles on apparently secret (that word makes me shudder when mentioned by organisations of such high command) missions ie: Atlas V rocket with the Boeing x-37 A, B and C (now under control of Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency /DARPA) unmanned robotic space plane to name the latest few. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-20680253 . Each one of theses craft has carried out more than one mission and the latest of these missions from x-37 c has so far lasted for 2 months and it's still there in orbit, the previous one lasted for over 200 days. Because these missions are secret we haven't got the foggiest idea what they've actually been doing up there all that time but we have been told that refueling satellites and delivering solar arrays to satellites have been part of their mission objectives (what for? did they forget to equip them with these arrays before they sent them up there in the first place? or could there be a more sinister side to these arrays that must be an extra compliment to the arrays they were built with? I'm thinking HAARP style stuff here for some reason http://www.wanttoknow.info/war/haarp_weather_modification_electromagnetic_warfare_weapons ). I happen to know from research that the cargo holds of these craft is about the size of a large car boot, not that big then. So why all that time in space if they can't really carry that much cargo. Well it beats me. And why very little highlight about such groundbreaking technologies that the taxpayer is funding. These missions are apparently so secretive that they get passed through several agencies to carry out, so each agency doesn't know what gets conducted by the other agencies.. Shh! The results of these previous missions (x-37 A & B) apparently been that these curious pieces of kit can exit our atmosphere, glide and land again to be reused as they have been doing. All that money to prove such few result's, incredible. Although they are apparently much more cost effective than the original space shuttle from NASA. So much is not known about these spacecraft but very little is,when you consider the cost and time involved on these missions. Why are we not informed I wonder. Anyway the main point being that THEY still openly keep secrets and expect us to believe what they tell us is the truth. They haven't even told us what they intend to do about all the junk in this link http://www.space.com/12860-photos-space-debris-images-cleanup-concepts.html and they won't because it's a secret that they don't intend to do anything about it. Ok so its not just the US but about 70% of it is, and if there was just one world government it wouldn't matter anyway, can't see any other governments complaining about space junk can you?. Another secretive mission (at the time and only until people started asking questions) of respectively recent times was the "Cloud of CARE" project. CARE being Charged Aerosol Release Experiment. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charged_Aerosol_Release_Experimentt And now read this – http://www.nasa.gov/centers/wallops/CARE.html this is NASA's explanation of what was going on, as I've mentioned they never told anyone at the time, it was secret. The "Black Brant" rocket was to disperse a gas to create a noctilucent cloud for the military to monitor and fathom out how clouds work and stuff, yeah right http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lb45uBaj2Mc . There doesn't appear to be much info even on the internet concerning the CARE project so I'll let you discover the other sites for yourself, there's hardly any mind you, so be careful of disappointment. Funny really, the net is literally usually awash with all sorts of info on almost everything, unless I'ts classified. Why they want to know about the clouds I don't know any reasonable answer to that either, but plenty of people have come forward complaining of a condition that they have where some kind of synthetic fibers have actually been growing from random mystery lesions in their skin. They all blame this condition on an increasing spate of chemicals (barium, aluminium, sulphur and oxides to name just a few of the many chemicals reported to have been deposited,,,mmm nice!) apparently being introduced to our atmosphere from aeroplanes; jumbo jets under military command and military jets rather. Weird. These chemicals, they claim, come from the trails these planes leave behind and are commonly known as chemtrails http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chemtrail_conspiracy_theory as opposed to contrails which planes do actually leave behind. Contrail derived from trail of condensation expelled from the planes jets at high altitudes as hot expulsions meet freezing temperatures causing the thin lines of condensate we see so often in our skies. Chemtrail derived from the so called chemical trails that some of these planes are supposed to have left behind. Apparently chemtrails don't disperse as quickly as contrails do, they hang around for long periods of time and thin out to cause thin wispy clouds across the skies http://rense.com/general79/chem.htm Personally I don't know what to make of the Chemtrail idea, or if I'm convinced or not, but the use of chemicals via atmospheric distribution by the US actually goes back quite a long way so they do have previous experience and history regarding this concept http://syzygyastro.hubpages.com/hub/Chemtrails-the-Buzz-the-History Looking at the history of the powers that be and their evil capabilities and intentions, secrecy being the norm for the establishment and it's agencies at times, seemingly and blatantly, maybe we'll know years down the line if they come clean like they have been known to in the past under mounting pressure. It is no surprise that people should and do get worried. Download this PDF file (HR 2977 The Space & Preservation Act of 2001) – here the US openly admits the use of chemtrails and weather manipulation tools as well as Mass mind Control Weapons and Techtronic Lasers. You can say that the evidence could be stacked against them. You may also like to check this nugget of info also released by the US government to USA today newspaper – http://usatoday30.usatoday.com/tech/science/environment/2011-02-25-geoengineering25_CV_N.htm This type of project has been put forward by the US as being for our own good, to protect from global warming (that old chestnut, it is known fact that our little planet goes through natural cycles of weather change over millennia and that global warming and ice ages are as natural as having hind teeth) and or for defense purposes against radar and they also put forward lots of waffle waffle blah blah meh123! The fact is that chemicals ARE being introduced to our air supply and the public had no say in the matter. You might like to save this youtube for later viewing as it's quite long. It too put's forth arguments and apparent proofs for both sides of the argument http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jf0khstYDLA (or you could convert to mp3 and listen through your mp3 player whilst out and about or at work or something). I find it very interesting as it concerns the health of our actual planet as a living organism. Suppose these chemicals are an excellent solution to global warming (doubtful), are they also good for our health? could they be detrimental to our health? (probably). Check these links for the patents of such projects from the US patent ofice – Patent #1619183 – Patent# 204586 –Patent# 2591988 –Patent# 3437502 – Patent# 3531310. Without testing and experimentation we could never know, but if testing and experimentation has been done who did they do it on? it would surely have had to have been on a very large and diverse group of people and did they know it was being carried out? I for one am very suspicious here. I mean other theories could come into play here like the perfect demolition of the twin towers on 9/11 has got 80% of Americans (give or take a few) convinced of a setup crafted by these powers that be but thats an entirely different story in this rabbit hole of secret operations. I recently heard an interview where a professional demolition expert said that in terms of controlled demolition using explosives, and considering the environment and built up surroundings of the twin tower vicinity, things couldn't have gone better if that was one of his job's. Could be another coincidence of course. Again, who knows. Keeping your people in fear of enemy attacks whilst at the same time coming to their rescue after such an attack is a great way to gain confidence from your people you could assume. It would certainly make one feel grateful that your country supports you and wants the best for you. Anyhow, one of the conditions that has apparently arisen from these chemtrails has been given the name "Morgellons" disease/syndrome. This condition has been reported from thousands of people and has resulted in random lesions in the skin from where random synthetic fibres have grown. Weird. On close microscopic inspection of these fibres letters or numbers have been discovered, perfectly embossed onto them. When these fibres have grown out, crystals have remained from where the root's of these fibres had been, usually blue in colour. Some people have reported removing clumps of these mysterious synthtetic fibres so where did they come from? http://www.morgellonsexposed.com/RevelationsOfaMan.htm The end result of this condition supposedly being a slow painful death. One woman has said both her and her dog have been suffering from these lesions that seem to simply secrete these strange fibres. Doctors and scientists have on the other hand reported that these symptoms have been the result of mass hysteria, delusion and that these people have been suffering mental illness and have imagined these lesions and growing synthetic fibres into existence (that dog must have been a mad dog). Other doctors have reported that these fibres have been left on their wounds by clothing. All healthcare professionals setup to deal with this case have reported that this condition is not really a condition at all and is just a result of imagination. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Morgellons What do you think. http://www.morgellonsexposed.com/ and/or http://usahitman.com/ccmnad/ Other symptoms have been reported as being flu-like (but not flu) leaving one feeling lethargic with aching muscles and joints. There have been areas, where the use of these supposed chemtrails, have supposedly had a flu-like symptom epidemic (again, not a flu epidemic, a flu-like symptom epidemic, whatever a "like" epidemic is). In some areas of complaint across the States reports of thin threadlike, almost web like substances have been claimed to have simply fallen out of the sky, these claims are also numerous and not restricted to just one person or place. Authorities, either through doctor's, scientist's or other professionals have claimed infestations of baby spiders on silks that have been distributed amongst the wind's and high up in the thermals appearing en masse across peoples gardens, vehicles, trees, houses, streets and even people in thick clumps for this. Maybe so for all I know. The public are indeed claiming a cover up anyway due to the lack of transparency and the willingness to dismiss this subject as nothing more than insanity and vivid imagination of the public willing these symptoms and effects into existence. Sounds like magic doesn't it. In my research on this subject via the internet I can also tell you that I have encountered websites (no pun intended) that simply no longer exist or with links that redirect to other sites explaining how indeed "Morgellons" isn't a real condition, funny how its been made impossible to access some of the sites that have complaints demanding answers. See for yourself, just type "Morgellons" disease into your searchbar to see where it leads you. Some of the sites Iv'e also previously visited and viewed strangely no longer exist and neither do their links.???
Now you would think that the deep skies of the world would have similar rules to the deep oceans of the world in that nobody owns them and so any government wishing to further pollute these skies intentionally, by use of harmfull chemicals, would have to have consent from all the other governments of the world (or at least the league leaders in the international league of governments, of which there are quite a few these days). So are they all in it together or not? You will have to use your own judgement here.
<this pic is of a supposed combined CARE and ionospheric heater operation near the EISCAT facility over Norway. Thousands of people witnessed it though the powers that be denied it was even there at first, could this also have holographic properties, it seems to look like it. You can view this on youtube also http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J5_8MVctp30 Youtube literally has a plethora of clips on this (Norway spiral) with almost as many assumed explanations but no concrete answers. Next pic is of a CARE release verified by authorities.


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– 14 bars in Seoul that make their own beer or have import draft craft beer
– 2 bars in Ilsan (on the Seoul subway network) that make their own beer
– Opening hours, phone numbers, and detailed written directions to every bar telling you which subway station to go to, which exit to come out of, and how to walk from the bar to the subway station. (No 3G/Wifi required – no data roaming!)
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There are bars here that Koreans and foreigners living in Seoul don't know about!
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I first visited Seoul in 1999 and have been visiting regularly since then. In 2003 I moved to Seoul and lived there for 3 1/2 years before leaving in 2006 to move to Japan after becoming fluent(ish) in Korean. Living in Japan, I've continued to visit Seoul on a regular basis. I'm the author of the "Beer in Japan" iPhone application and beerinjapan.com website.
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That said, we are big fans of transparency and offer a few general level of services with pricing guidelines below.
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Have an great idea for a party yet not a clue where to start? Let's sit down and focus your ideas so you can determine a plan of attack for your future anniversary/birthday/reunion/wedding/memorial celebration. We will efficiently collaborate to focus your task list and you will walk away feeling inspired and ready to tackle the party planning all on your own.
- Consultation at a location of your choice in the Charlottesville area
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- $65/hr, 1 hour minimum
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If you have the nuts and bolts in place but need help with the event's execution, partial planning will allow you to control the planning process while feeling completely cared for on the day of the wedding. Partial planning satisfies all your day-of coordination needs and may include :
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Monday Moodboard - Beauty9:30:00 AM
I have been feeling like that these last weekend, probably due to a stomach flu that keeps annoying me (has nothing to do with the fact that I haven't payed a visit to my dear beautician for months!!!)
So this week's mood is all about caring for ourselves and our beauty (I know you don't need much but it's holiday season after all!!!)
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And since we are at the topic, I keep seeing this wonderful diy headband tutorial on pinterest and I thought it would be cool to share it here!
Check out Star of the East blog for many amazing Monday Moodboards!
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Have anice week Maro!ReplyDelete
beautiful moodboard, have a nice week !ReplyDelete
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Thank you! My Charcoal Soap is so happy here!!!
This mood is all over my body for such a long time..I hope this "caring" week is not too far for me..Have a nice day!ReplyDelete
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A pampering mood today!ReplyDelete
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i need a time for me...ReplyDelete
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Determining the true cost of ownership (TCO) of cloud computing isnât always about the numbers. Although firms want to know the out-of-pocket cost for a new or updated technology, determining true cost actually has more to do with the ability to adapt to new processes than it does with adding up the numbers.
Cloud computing, and specifically Software-as-a-Service, offers competitive advantages to your firm by making it more agile or nimble in the way it offers solutions to help clients with their accounting, tax and other issues.
Here's one way to look at it: Which would you rather do business with - a company that helps its customers operate more efficiently, or a company that offers little flexibility and few ideas for future growth? Although this is a rhetorical question, we all know there are providers who do not care about changing their outlook, or, more than likely, do not know how to go in a new direction because they do not have the smarts, or leadership, to figure it out.
In terms of the accounting profession, think of the firm that is mired in old ways of doing business - the one without any kind of client contact other than just prior to busy season. This is the firm that offers little to its clients other than functioning as a processor of basic information.
Conversely, firms using software solutions from providers whose infrastructure is based on the cloud or outside the firm's physical walls demonstrate their forward-thinking ability to be nimble or agile in the way they help clients solve problems.
So here's the question stated a different way: How much is it worth to your firm to be more agile?
It would be negligent not to acknowledge that any conversation about the TCO of the cloud must focus on the hard numbers, but the numbers do not tell the whole story. Following are several concepts that must be considered to determine the "true cost."
TCO is all about understanding the entire financial impact of a technology through its lifecycle, so it does not matter if the software is updated and maintained by the provider or physically located on a firm's own server.
Instead, firms will want to know how cloud computing makes them more efficient by looking at the impact on the bottom line. For example, did the firm maximize its non-billable time by letting the provider maintain the latest version of the software, rather than installing and maintaining it themselves?
Licenses matter. To determine the true cost of a service or software, a firm must also factor in the cost of database and application licenses - something often overlooked or even an afterthought when determining TCO, yet very important to know for complete accuracy. The cloud is usually priced as a rental model and by user count, so licensing structures for cloud services and software will definitely be different - not necessarily lower, just not the same.
Focus on growth strategies. Infrastructure costs, as well as upgrades and maintenance, are usually lower in the cloud than outside of the cloud because those costs are essentially eliminated. As a result, firms will want to think about re-allocating budgets to areas that help their companies grow, instead of spending money on, for example, areas previously consumed with maintaining in-house solutions.
Training costs are spent more wisely. When firms look at the cost to train staff on new or updated applications and services, the resources involved in installing and learning how the software is maintained inside the firm are eliminated through cloud computing. As a result, firms can make training quicker and easier, enabling them to spend more time getting value out of the application.
Look for smart providers. We all want to work with accountants who will help us operate our businesses more efficiently or lower our tax liability; these are experts who demonstrate their knowledge and experience in even the most difficult situations. Similarly, working with quality cloud providers who become valued business partners will also help determine the true TCO, because the provider will have a more vested interest in helping the firm make important decisions concerning the overall solution. In turn, the firm trusts the provider because of the elevated "partner" relationship.
To find the best resource, start by looking at the components of your business management solutions that are easily and effectively managed on the cloud, such as customer relationship management or bill payment, then look for these three traits:
1. The technology was built for the cloud, rather than an on-premise desktop application that was updated to work over the Internet.
2. The provider has a written service-level agreement with a clear understanding of how and when credits will be issued if the site goes down.
3. You have references to call that use the service the same way you plan to use it, preferably similar-size firms with similar services. Of course, where the firms are located doesn't matter!
In addition, firms should look for cloud companies that partner together to provide solutions that benefit the firm by bundling the capabilities. For example, consider the accounting and financial management provider who partners with security and disaster recovery providers. The advantages are clearly given to the firm because the firm will not have to look elsewhere for complementary solutions.
Also keep in mind the cumulative "speed of innovation" and value derived from bundled SaaS solutions. Many on-premise companies are now releasing major updates once every two-to-three years, compared with quarterly major updates (and often monthly minor updates) from SaaS vendors. Time-saving, productivity-increasing enhancements are more difficult to measure in terms of TCO, but firms are certainly benefiting when multiple SaaS applications are on-boarded as a total, bundled solution.
Accountants are taught to look beyond the numbers to deliver solutions that are based on more than the ledger. Consequently, determining the true TCO is more than just adding up the numbers; it's about the overall impact on the firm and spending more time solving client problems. Firms that understand this key premise will be the true winners.
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Trick or Eat....Let's Scare Hunger
Annual Food Drive
Our Glenview young people, grades 5 to 12, are joining forces with Blythwood Baptist Church and Eglinton St. George's United Church to hold a canned food drive benefitting the North York Harvest Food Bank. After collecting from our neighbours, youth from all three churches will enjoy refreshments and fellowship at Eglinton St. George's United.
Sun Oct 16, 1:30pm to 2:30pm (after the Lunch and Learn) Distribute Flyers and Bags throughout the neighbourhood.
Fri Oct 21 at 6:30pm Door-to-Door Donation Collection begins at Glenview in the Church Hall, followed by refreshments at ESG.
Our Food Donation Bin will be located in the Church Hall between October 12 and 21. Please help this youth initiative by donating food, helping to supervise the food drive, setting up the refreshments at Eglinton St. George's.
Contact Kennis Kim for more informaton.