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Summary as passed House: (all summaries)
Alcoholic beverage control; new license for certain commercial lifestyle centers. Defines "commercial lifestyle center" and creates a new nonretail license for commercial lifestyle centers. The bill sets out the privileges of the license and imposes a $300 annual state tax and a $60 annual local tax on the license. The bill contains technical amendments. This bill is identical to SB 1391.Full text:
01/10/17 House: Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/11/17 17103896D pdf | impact statement
02/02/17 House: Committee substitute printed 17104563D-H1 pdf | impact statement
02/16/17 House: Bill text as passed House and Senate (HB1987ER) pdf | impact statement
02/23/17 Governor: Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0157) pdf
01/10/17 House: Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/11/17 17103896D
01/10/17 House: Referred to Committee on General Laws
01/16/17 House: Assigned GL sub: Subcommittee #3
01/31/17 House: Subcommittee recommends reporting with substitute (7-Y 0-N)
02/02/17 House: Reported from General Laws with substitute (18-Y 2-N)
02/02/17 House: Committee substitute printed 17104563D-H1
02/04/17 House: Read first time
02/06/17 House: Read second time
02/06/17 House: Committee substitute agreed to 17104563D-H1
02/06/17 House: Engrossed by House - committee substitute HB1987H1
02/07/17 House: Read third time and passed House (82-Y 14-N)
02/07/17 House: VOTE: PASSAGE (82-Y 14-N)
02/08/17 Senate: Constitutional reading dispensed
02/08/17 Senate: Referred to Committee on Rehabilitation and Social Services
02/10/17 Senate: Reported from Rehabilitation and Social Services (12-Y 2-N)
02/13/17 Senate: Constitutional reading dispensed (39-Y 0-N)
02/14/17 Senate: Read third time
02/14/17 Senate: Passed Senate (30-Y 9-N)
02/14/17 Senate: Reconsideration of Senate passage agreed to by Senate (39-Y 1-N)
02/14/17 Senate: Passed Senate (33-Y 7-N)
02/16/17 House: Enrolled
02/16/17 House: Bill text as passed House and Senate (HB1987ER)
02/16/17 House: Signed by Speaker
02/17/17 Senate: Signed by President
02/17/17 House: Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on 2/17/17
02/17/17 Governor: Governor's Action Deadline Midnight, February 24, 2017
02/23/17 Governor: Approved by Governor-Chapter 157 (effective 7/1/17)
02/23/17 Governor: Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0157)


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Gladstone Chamber scholarships
The Gladstone Area Chamber of Commerce has awarded two $1,500 scholarships to high school graduates Amy Gruschka from Oak Park High School and Ethan Beumer from Winnetonka High School.
Scholarship qualifications include maintaining a GPA of 2.75 or higher, performing community service and work experience.
Funding for the scholarships comes from monthly chamber events and donations by chamber members.
Gruschka will attend Saint Louis University this fall and study nursing. She provides childcare at her church and volunteers at North Kansas City Hospital, where she had an internship last summer.
She played soccer and volleyball and participated in power lifting at the 2016 NASA High School National Meet, taking first place in Power Press. She had several academic honors including a Gold Medallion Honors diploma, Academic Letter and Honor Roll.
Beumer will attend Kansas State University and study mechanical engineering. He is an Eagle Scout and was recognized for the Eagle Scout District Project of the Year. He was profiled on Fox 4's "Reaching for Excellence." He has been a referee, coach and assistant site manager for youth.
He was a member of the National Honor Society and Junior Assembly North Kansas City. He played basketball and received the Denny McClain Iron Horse Award, for his dedication to basketball at Winnetonka.
Basic Beekeeping
The class Basic Beekeeping for Beginners will be offered from 8 a.m. to noon, Saturday, at the Clay County Extension office, 1901 N.E. 48th St., Kansas City, North.
The Certified Master Beekeeper Program is sponsored by the University of Missouri Extension. The class, taught by Rich Wilson, is for anyone interested in learning beekeeping.
The course will cover the history of beekeeping, honeybee biology, plant and pollinator relationship and essential equipment.
The cost of the course and beekeeping book is $61.
Download a registration form at www.extension.missouri.edu/clay or call 816-407-3490.
Youth Prevention Specialist joins Tri-County
Sherri Miller is a new Youth Prevention Specialist for Tri-County Mental Health Services.
Miller will work with teens in Youth With Vision, an substance abuse prevention group.
"I was always impressed with the Northland community's enthusiasm and support for their youth," Miller said in a press release. "As the longtime educator and mother of two teenage daughters, I am very excited to be able to use my years of experience to help Tri-County Mental Health Services and the dedicated young people of Youth With Vision in educating the community about mental health awareness and youth substance abuse."
Miller is a retired schoolteacher and administrator.
Contact her at email@example.com or 816-965-1018
School Supply drive
The Parkville Area Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring a school supply drive for Synergy Services through Aug. 5.
"No child should go to school without the necessary supplies," said Marsha VanDever, Chamber executive director. "Synergy's Children's Center is full of children that go to school. They show up sometimes with only the clothes on their back so they need supplies so they can feel like they are the same as anybody else."
While the Chamber will accept school supply donations year round for Synergy Services, its Charity of Choice, items donated by Aug. 5 will go to children starting school this summer.
Supplies for elementary students can be dropped off at the Chamber office at 8878 N.W. 63rd St., Parkville. VanDever encourages donors to call the office at 816-587-2700 first. Arrangements can also be made to have items picked up.
Norma King, Special to The Star


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This year (2014) has been one of reflection for me. As an artist I feel anything is possible and within reach. I don't limit myself to the direction of my creative spirit, nor the medium to which best projects my immediate state of mind. My drive and passion propels me forward and I am fortunate to have my art as an outlet.
These paintings are a new journey for me, not just in terms of medium but in a way that has opened up a new sense of awareness; not just in terms of life & death but in a way that I feel is transcendent and more spiritual (not to sound corny). In this medium, I am not just a voyeur capturing a scene through my camera lens, here I am immersed; mind, body and soul. This view exists only in the deep crevasses of my being where I must wade through light and darkness in order to truly see.
The Observation Series began in 2004, each piece is a photo collage of X-rays, MRI's and my own photography. This Series is truly my voice, it conveys my personal emotional and intellectual understanding of myself and the world around me. This Series is about tearing down those superficial layers that has built up around us by society, religion, politics and our own family. It's only by shedding all that has been put on us that we can begin to reconnect with our true selves and return to feeling, reflective and more peaceful human beings.
The Observation Series Collection Art Book : www.blurb.com/b/2427059-the-observation-series
The First 9 Hand pieces are currently represented & on display at the LEIGH GALLERY 3306 N. Halsted, Chicago 773-472-1865 www.theleighgallery.com
The Lil'DudeZ Series came to life the early part of 2015. It stems from my love of robotics, animation and everything Sci-Fi. Although I am in my mid forties I have never stopped tapping into that inner child. I still love playing video games, reading comics and collecting figures and toys. I feel most adults have forgotten how to play. To loose themselves again in fantasy and let their imaginations run wild. My Lil'DudeZ awaken that inner child in my viewers and with a smile they begin to recount those youthful days. Today's world is harsh and I feel proud that my Lil'DudeZ help to, if just for a moment, bring joy and fond memories to my viewers and collectors lives.
The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse were created in 2012. My modern day version of the four horsemen are on motorcycles and the masks the horsemen are wearing were the first mask I ever created and subsequently inspired the making of dozens more (see Mask Page).
Medium: Digital Photography, Limited Edition of 10 prints 16" x 20" Printed on Aluminum.
My Archangel Series began 2007. Although still in the process of creation, I plan to create a series of Seven Archangels: Remiel ("mercy of god"), Raguel ("friend of god"), Uriel ("fire of god"), Gabriel ("God is my strength"), Michael ("who is as god"), Raphael ("god has healed"), Amitiel (Angel of Truth).
My vision for the archangel series is to give these angels a human form. What would an archangel look like today? I have studied many different religious descriptions of archangels and i choose those that I felt are fundamentally important to humanity today. With that being said it is important to me that I then also choose the right person to fit the archangel. It has taken me years but I am no hurry as the fit between human and angel must be perfect. Stay Tuned as I strive to complete this series as a total of 7 Archangels.
Medium: Digital Photography
Print Dimensions: 13" x 19" on Watercolor Paper
Very Excited to announce a NEW SERIES in the works.
This series is going to be all sculptural/Recycled/mixed media. The over all concept is the convergence of technology & humanity. Each piece will touch on the impact technology has on humanity in ways such as physically, emotionally, socially, psychologically, etc. STAY TUNED!!
All of my Masks are one of a Kind. I began creating them in 2011 when I was doing my photo shoot for my "Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse" Series.
From that point on and through my love of New Orleans, my continuous intrigue behind the history of the Masquerade and my love of all that is Sci-Fi is what continues to breathe life into each new piece.
For Commissioned pieces, contact me via email/phone provided on my contact page.
I have always been fascinated by the intricacy of the Human Psyche and the a cult. For me the element of fortune telling, witchcraft, etc are mysterious and fascinating as well as a little frightening. The Tarot dates back many centuries where ancient cultures used their religious practice & symbolism to do both good and evil. I have created the Major Arcana using my own photography to reflect my understanding of each card.
Each card is 6"X4" and are printed on Aluminum.


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Limmud FSU (FSU stands for Former Soviet Union) is an amazing opportunity. Having attended seven conferences so far, I can say with certainty that Limmud is right for you. By that I mean that these educational events allow any Russian-Jewish person to feel a part of the community. And the broad range of simultaneous activities also allows for a customized experience at the conference. Want to sign up for a workshop? The choice is yours! Want to attend a new Shabbat experience lecture the first night? Go for it! Looking to meet people with similar interests, backgrounds and geographic location? GO AHEAD!
I was able to grow my global Russian-Jewish network by attending these conferences. The environment is very relaxed, everyone is friendly and everyone comes from different yet similar walks of life. The similarity comes from the FSU connection that everyone shares. There is a mutual understanding of the importance of education and our history, personal experiences and memories are shared through lectures and seminars throughout the conference.
Another great benefit of the conference, is that if during a certain timeframe you find yourself not interested in any of the events, which is unlikely, you are free to relax in the hotel facilities. You will be a registered guest of the hotel. The common areas are the best part – it's where the tusovka (Russian for chilling) happens! It's the best way to meet someone new and have an interesting conversation.
Limmud FSU is for the whole family. The Canadian Limmud FSU events provide thought-provoking sessions for teens to share their families' FSU traditions and culture. These experiences are an important forum for Russian-speaking Jewish teens, especially for teens that grew up in Canada. Children are also lucky – they have full timetables of activities to keep them entertained.
Throughout the weekend, you will gain new experiences and meet new people. Limmud FSU is definitely a must-do event, at least once in your life. Hope to see you at our next Limmud FSU event!
Boris Varshavsky, Chair, Limmud FSU Canada


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Thursday, September 24, 2009
Mini Unit on Pumpkins
I have created five worksheets on pumpkins similar to my unit on apples. Until October 1, I will offer the unit free at Teachers Pay Teachers. It contains a dot to dot worksheet, a coloring sheet, several opportunities to write the word pumpkin and identify the letter "p". Click here to go to Teachers Pay Teachers and download it. After October 1 the unit will be a $1.50.
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After two weeks away from writing this column, thanks to
Christmas and New Year's Day falling on Saturdays in 2004, I've got
a lot of catching up to do.
After two weeks away from writing this column, thanks to Christmas and New Year's Day falling on Saturdays in 2004, I've got a lot of catching up to do.
I spent one of those weeks on a cruise off Mexico's west coast. We selected the trip because it would span the abilities and interests of three generations, and it proved to be ideal in that regard.
The South Asia earthquake and tsunami, which struck the morning our cruise departed, certainly colored my perception of the trip. I felt guilty whenever I saw the vast quantities of food aboard the ship, knowing millions were suddenly without food, water and shelter. The devastation put into proper perspective the buffet's failure to stock enough bagels one morning.
On a lighter note, the trip on a ship that holds more than 2,400 passengers confirmed my suspicions about one of those basic divisions of people. You know, there are Coke people and there are Pepsi people, liberals and conservatives, and there are people who get elevator etiquette and those who don't.
With 11 decks on the ship, we used the elevators multiple times a day. My unscientific observation is that roughly half the populace understands that you let people exit the elevator before you try to board. Roughly half barge on the instant the doors part and are mystified by the jostling and toe crushing that ensues.
Wherever you fall in the great populace divides, I hope you'll support tsunami relief in any way you can. Let's show the world, especially the portion of Muslim world that so distrusts us, that Americans are big-hearted, generous, kind people.
I'm supporting AmeriCares. According to Charity Navigator (www.charitynavigator.org), AmeriCares spends an astounding 99 percent of funds on program expenses, using only 1 percent on overhead. It's no wonder that Charity Navigator gives AmeriCares its highest rating.
AmeriCares is a nonprofit relief organization that has provided more than $4 billion in relief supplies around the world since its founding in 1982.
To learn more or to donate online, visit www.americaresfoundation.org.
The timing of two seemingly unrelated stories was ironic, at least to me. Ground was finally broken on the Morgan Hill Courthouse near Diana Avenue and Butterfield Boulevard; the same week, California's long-awaited Megan's Law database went live on the Internet.
What's the connection? When I was a reporter covering the Morgan Hill City Council, irate neighbors of the proposed courthouse stormed meetings spewing dire warnings that the courthouse would bring child molesters and other criminals into their neighborhood.
As I took notes during those meetings, I remember thinking to myself, "They're already there."
The Megan's Law database proves it. Look at the maps and you'll see dots indicating child molester residences sprinkled throughout South Valley – and those dots are only for those sex offenders whose crimes are vile enough to warrant releasing their address. There are plenty of "less serious" offenders whose addresses are protected.
Don't forget, these guys are in the database because they got caught. Lots of sex crime victims never report the crimes committed against them. How many more are out there that we don't know about?
If anything, a courthouse with its cadre of sheriff's deputies on staff and visiting police will repel the criminal element from the immediate area.
I'll end this first column of 2005 with a couple of burning questions.
• Has Frank Dutra gotten his goats back? Dutra is the Morgan Hill man whose five goats, three horses and one mule had to be moved from his rented seven-acre ranch in September because he was in violation of a silly ordinance that limits the number of livestock animals on ranches within city limits, without taking into account the size of the ranch. After a big public uproar, City Council hurriedly held a hearing, but took no action, at least none that I've heard about.
Those animals should have been returned by now. It's a new year, for crying out loud. Get Frank Dutra's animals back home.
• How much will Morgan Hill taxpayers finally pay for the City Hall scandal that was sparked by two cups of hot chocolate? City Hall launched an investigation to find out who was following the City Manager and City Attorney after hot chocolate mysteriously appeared in a motel room on a business trip. From the secretly approved $50,000, taxpayers are now on the hook for a $269,000 tab, and the city is facing a $3.4 million lawsuit. Where will it end?


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Click on the classroom names below to view their summer field trip calendar (PDF format).
Not sure which class calendar you need? Click on the center name below to email the Center Director.
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229 E. Capitol Drive
Summer Calendar Instructions
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What is kokedama?
Kokedama started out as an experimental form of bonsai. By removing the plant from the box and letting the roots grow relatively unrestricted in a ball of soil. Further down the line people discovered that by covering this dirtball in moss the plant requires less watering and the overall effect is quite aesthetically pleasing. The practice of growing bonsai in kokedama has more or less died out, substituted by smaller, less maintenance-needy plants like grasses and weeds. You can grow pretty much everything in a moss ball however as long as you have the know-how. These can be put inside a complementing container or even hung in the air, giving the impression of tiny floating planets. It's both ancient and modernistic in appeal.
DIY Kokedama
One of the best things about moss balls is that when you have the necessary materials they are rather easy and fun to make. It's a very good DIY project to craft with your kids, since it's a lot like making mud cakes. To make a kokedama you will need:
- Clay rich soil – The perfect case is using akadama soil, but since it tends to be expensive you can just make your own soil mix. Use a 7 parts clay to 3 part peat moss ratio.
- Moss (of course) – This can be either sphagnum or peat variety, the choice is yours. It all depends on what effect you want to create with your kokedama.
- Twine – To bind the ball together. Nylon cord works too and it's less noticeable since it's transparent. However we recommend using twine as it has a more soothing natural look to it.
- Basin – You will need something to mix the soil in.
- – Scissors – To cut the twine with.
- Suitable plant – Choose hardy plants like ferns, bamboo, grasses or even weeds. More details in the next section.
- Spray bottle
How the Kokedama is Made:
– Put the soil mix in the basin and add a bit of water. Stir and mold the soil until you can form it into a ball that keeps it's shape. If it doesn't – Add a bit more water. It's important to get the moisture just right to keep the ball from falling apart. Press it firmly into your hands. If you are feeling creative you can mold it into a different shape too.
– Prepare the chosen plant by gently freeing up it's roots from the soil it was potted till now. Take some dried out moss and soak it until it becomes damp. Now wrap it around the roots of the plant and secure it with twine. Make sure not to tighten them more than it's needed to secure the moss.
– This part is a bit tricky. Break the ball of soil into two halves. If the mixture has the right amount of water, this shouldn't cause the sphere to fall apart. Place the plant's root on one half and close them with the other. Reshape the ball as needed.
– It's time for the moss. This is easiest if you are using sheet moss, but with a bit of care every type should work. Encase the ball with it and then wrap twine around to secure it. As the moss grows it will attach itself to the soil, but you could still keep the twine for an artistic effect.
– Now that the kokedama is finished mist it thoroughly with the spray bottle.
Best Plants for Kokedama
Moss does not tolerate direct sunlight. When exposed to it for prolonged periods of time it will yellow out and eventually die. This is why your kokedama must be placed in a spot with limited sunlight. Furthermore the soil inside the Japanese moss ball tends to remain sodden for long periods of time. When choosing a plant for your kokedama you have to take these two factors in account. Tropical plants endemic to jungles work well, as well as ferns, lucky bamboo, even ivy. Succulents despite not being suitable to the conditions can also be grown in a moss ball, but will require you to check their condition much more often, and are still not guaranteed to survive due to the fact they require fast draining soil. Here is a list of our best picks:
- Monkshood
- Mondo Grass
- Marsh Marigold
- Lucky Bamboo
- Astilbe
- Miscanthus
- Snowdrops
- Bee Balm
- Platycodon
- Achillea
Kokedama Care
Once you find a suitable spot with the best possible conditions, caring for your kokedama is rather easy. Just mist it with a spray bottle once every 2 or 3 days to keep the moss vibrant. Lift it from time to time to feel it's weight. If it's getting light, it means the water contents in the soil are diminished. To replenish them simply soak the ball in room temperature water for about 10 minutes. Then put it somewhere to drain the excess water until it stops dripping, and it's ready. Another good idea is to fertilise it once a month to give your plants the needed nutrients. Simply add liquid fertiliser to your misting routine using half of the recommended concentration.
We can provide maintenance for your garden, as well as your potted plants.


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The mission of the Boy Scouts of America is to prepare young people to make ethical and moral choices over their lifetimes by instilling in them the values of the Scout Oath and Scout Law.
Cub Scouts is a program of the Boys Scouts of America - a family-oriented program designed to specifically address the needs of younger boys in 1st through 5th grades (or 7-10 yrs of age). Boys work towards specific ranks depending on their grade(or age). They can work towards their current rank regardless of their progress on earlier ranks.
Tiger Cub - Boys in 1st grade (or age 7) work to earn their Tiger rank.
Wolf Scout - Boys in 2nd grade (or age 8) work to earn their Wolf rank.
Bear Scout - Boys in 3rd grade (or age 9) work to earn their Bear rank.
Webelos - Boys in 4th-5th grade (or age 10) work to earn their Webelos rank.
Find a Pack near you at www.beascout.org
Apart from the fun and excitement of Cub Scout activities, the Cub Scout Promise, the Law of the Pack, and the Cub Scout sign, handshake, motto, and salute all teach good citizenship and contribute to a boy's sense of belonging.
Join Us in Cub Scouting!


text: Pyramiden is an abandoned coal mining settlement on Spitzbergen, a group of Norwegian islands at 78° North. It was founded by Sweden in 1910 and was sold to the Soviet Union in 1927. In 1998, the settlement was abandoned and is now completely deserted, except for one hotel. Back in the day, Pyramiden used to have a population of about 1,000 and was one of the northernmost settlements in the world. Its name was derived from the pyramid-shaped mountain right next to the settlement.


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How to Choose the Right Food for Your Puppy?
Puppies need so much to help foster healthy growth. The first year of a puppy's life determines the rest of its life as an adult dog. Proper nutrition is important, and the food that you choose for your furry friend should be different than the pet food you would select for an adult dog.Puppies need more nutrients than mature dogs because they are growing. The right puppy food will provide all the vital nutrients needed by your four-legged friend to grow properly.
The first thing you need to consider when you are looking for an appropriate pet food for your puppy is the ingredients. This is one of the most important things that you have to pay attention to. Many food formulas available for puppies are not different than the adult formulas even though they say they are made for puppies. There are also just as many brands of puppy food that contain harmful chemicals and ingredients that are not fit for consumption at all, let alone for a puppy to eat.
Familiarize yourself with the labels on the food packages. You need to check these labels to ensure that your selected puppy food is not made from animal by-products. You also want to make sure that there is no corn, wheat, dairy, or gluten included in the ingredients list. Furthermore, there should also no chemicals be listed there, like BHT, Ethoxyquin, or BHA. These chemicals are preservatives and can be harmful to your puppy.
Do not be fooled by claims of natural ingredients and complete nutrition. Most typical formulas of food for puppies are not truly natural, nor are they a source of all the nutrients and at the proper levels that a growing puppy needs. The normal pet food for puppies is made the same as regular food for adult dogs, using high heat that cooks out any nutrients, and then the nutrients are added back, but not in high enough levels to be beneficial. A truly natural puppy food will be made only from real cuts of meat and will not contain any artificial coloring or preservatives.
The first five ingredients listed will make up the majority of the puppy food. In these important first ingredients, you should be looking for the meats. This will tell you how much nutrition is in the food. Meat content will provide the high levels of protein that your animal friend needs. In particular, you are looking for things like catfish and chicken meal, as these provide more protein when used in puppy food.
There are many different kinds of puppy food for you to choose from, but not all of them will be the right nutrition for your pet. You need to pay close attention to the ingredients. Also consider the particular tastes your four-legged friend has. He or she may like one specific flavor over another.The good brands of puppy food, that are the most beneficial will have a few different flavors you can try with your furry friend to figure out which one he or she likes the best.
Looking for the right food for your furry friend? Take a look at these great puppy foods from our store...
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Hill's Science Diet Large Breed Dry Puppy Food, Chicken Meal, 15.5 Lb$30.99
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Taste of the Wild Dry Puppy Food, Roasted Bison and Venison, 30-Lb$49.99
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Wellness Complete Health Natural Dry Puppy Food, Chicken, Salmon & Oatmeal, 15-Lb$33.24
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Wellness CORE Natural Dry Grain Free Puppy Food, Chicken & Turkey, 4-Lb$14.24


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The JFGA offers a wide variety of top quality sessions for amateurs of all levels who really want to improve their game. Every golfer no matter what their handicap loves playing better golf, its more fun!
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Chithram (1988)
Director: Priyadarshan
Writer: Priyadarshan
Stars: Mohanlal, Ranjini, Nedumudi Venu, Poornam Vishwanathan, See More (Add Actor)
Plot: Kalyani (Ranjini) is the daughter of a wealthy NRI Ramachandra Menon (Poornam Vishwanathan) who resides in the United States. Kalyani, brought up in Chennai by her father's friend Kaimal (Nedumudi Venu), falls in love with another man and decides to marry against the wishes of her father. When her boyfriend finds out that she will be disinherited, he ditches her at the altar. After a short while her father decides to retract his disapproval and spend a fortnight's vac... Read More
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Release date: 26/12/1988
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Music Dir: Kannur Rajan
Runtime: 159 Minutes
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According to an appeals court from another state, an ex-wife will not be allowed to recover court costs from her ex-husband's new wife. The ruling comes from an attempt on the part of the ex-wife to collect legal fees from another ruling of their divorce. She was trying to force the new wife to pay her husband's past-due alimony. Divorce and alimony cases are heard daily in Florida.
According to the report. the ex-wife had asked the court to reconsider its earlier decision on the case. Her suit had previously been dismissed by the court, which said that the ex-husband's new wife could not be forced to pay legal fees and costs to the ex-wife. The court of appeals was presided over by a panel of three judges.
The decision by these judges was unanimous. While they refused to change the previous ruling, they did agree to a petition by the ex-wife for clarification of the decision. They explained to the ex-wife that if she had sought the fees and costs from her ex-husband, she probably would have had a different outcome. Since she sought the monetary compensation from the new wife, her request was denied.
Anyone in Florida who is seeking a divorce or is interested in pursuing compensation from an ex for failure to pay an amount ordered by a divorce may choose to speak with an experienced divorce attorney. This lawyer can advise the client on how to file the case and lead him or her in who should be named as the defendant. While not all cases can be won in such disputes, filing the proper paperwork against an acceptable opponent can be very helpful.
Source: flarecord.com, "Florida Fourth District Court of Appeal rules ex-wife cannot recover court costs from ex-husband's current wife", Todd Barnett, Aug. 1, 2017


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Indoor Rollerdrome or Skating Rink
You can spend a wonderful day with your family and friends on a big roofed rollerdrome or skating rink. Skating will surely bring you a lot of joy along with benefits for your health from physical activity. And, of course, you will not feel cold, because roofed rink is heated inside and you will have to move a lot! Nowadays, you can find spacious and comfortable rollerdromes and skating rinks in many cities – usually they are located in large trade and entertainment centers. Just take you friends, rent a pair of skates and enjoy!
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Having a Glass of Mulled Wine in a Good Bar
If you are not in the mood to move much, but anyway want to go out and warm yourself up somehow, you may go to a cozy bar where tasty hot mulled wine is served. This delicious drink, which is very popular in cold season, will delight you with exceptional taste of hot wine and species, warming your body and soul. You may also order some other hot drinks, such as grog (hot tea with rum), fresh coffee or tea. Please yourself with a good drink, sitting in a bar and keeping an interesting conversation with your friends or the loved one.
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Cinema is popular all year round, but visiting cinema in cold season is a special treat. Just imagine: you step inside a modern warm cinema hall, sit down in a comfortable chair, holding a portion of your favorite popcorn, and start to enjoy the newest masterpieces of cinematograph, completely forgetting about cold rain or snow outside. Do you agree that it sounds very inviting? So do not hesitate to buy tickets for a good movie and spend a wonderful time in cinema!
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Billiards or Bowling
If you love sports and have a competitive spirit, you will surely enjoy playing billiards or bowling together with your family, friends and the loved ones. These exciting games let you test your attentiveness and dexterity. Besides, bowling and billiards bring you lots of fun and great moments of both playing an interesting game and communicating with friends. If you do not know how to play, learning to do that will be an additional pleasure – it is always interesting to get new skills. Choose a place with billiards and bowling in some entertainment center or restaurant and have a great time in cold evenings.
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In long freezing autumn and winter days we all miss bright colors and heat of summer. Of course, we can wait patiently until summertime comes again, but we can also find a piece of summer here and now! Visiting an aquapark with its warm inner temperature and variety of water activities, such as slides and other exciting attractions, will surely remind us of lovely warm days. Some aquaparks also have a spa area with hot bath and Jacuzzi – perfect options for an autumn or winter day.
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With these exciting options of indoor activities, you will never feel bored even in the coldest days.
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Where to Go for Entertainment in Cold Season
In freezing days of autumn and winter, we still feel the need to live an active life and to go out for entertainment. Even if you are not a fan of doing winter sports or walking in the streets during rainy and snowy days, you can find plenty of good options for having a good time outside home. Let`s check out the best ways to have fun in cold season.
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Bancroft Shed
Bancroft engine house and chimney
|Weaving shed
|Architectural style
|Single storey
|James Nutter & Sons Ltd
|Current owners
|Bancroft Mill Engine Trust
|53°54′40″N 2°11′31″W / 53.9111°N 2.1919°WCoordinates: 53°54′40″N 2°11′31″W / 53.9111°N 2.1919°W
|Floor count
|2 storey warehouse, 1 storey shed
|Floor area
|200ft x 250ft
|Design team
|Architecture Firm
|W M Atkinson of Colne
|Engine maker
|William Roberts of Nelson
|Engine type
|Cross compound
|Valve Gear
|Corliss valves operated by Dobson trip gear
|Transmission type
|Rope drive to second motion then line shafts
|Boiler configuration
|No. of looms
Bancroft Shed was a weaving shed in Barnoldswick, Lancashire, England. It is situated on the road to Skipton, in Yorkshire was started in 1914 and commissioned in 1920 for James Nutter & Sons Limited. The mill closed in 1979 and was demolished. The engine house, chimneys and boilers were preserved and maintained as a working steam museum. The mill was the last steam driven weaving shed to be constructed and the last to close.
The engine house is open to visitors and the William Roberts cross compound 600hp engine regularly runs from steam generated from donated wood.
Bancroft Shed was the last weaving shed to be built in Barnoldswick, which had twelve others. It is midway between Burnley and Skipton and 30 miles (48 km) north of Manchester, 600 ft (180 m) in altitude in the Pennine hills. In 1920 this industrial town had a population of 10,000 people and there were 24,000 looms.[1] Historically in Yorkshire, in 1974 Barnoldswick and a number of surrounding villages were transferred to the Borough of Pendle in the Non-metropolitan county of Lancashire as a result of the Local Government Act 1972. The town is located on the edge of the Yorkshire wool district and the Lancashire cotton weaving district.[2]
James Nutter had space at Calf Hall Shed, a room and power mill, while his mill was built.[3] His mill was designed by W M Atkins of Colne in 1914, but construction was suspended because of the Great War.[4] The weaving shed was completed in 1920 and the opening ceremony was performed in March 1920. About 50 Lancashire looms were installed and weavers from Calf Hall were brought in on a standard wage to loom-in. In 1920, all four-loom weavers were on piece work expected to weave six pieces each of 100 yards a week for 6s each. Bedding in a new shed was too problematic to rely on piece work wages so a standard wage was paid. When all the looms were installed and everything was running six weeks later, the company reverted to the Uniform List of Weaving Prices.[5][a] The shed opened with part of the first double row of looms closest to the warehouse, eventually 80 pairs of looms on this row ran from one cross shaft. Eventually there were 19 cross shafts.[6]
Opening in 1920, Bancroft Shed missed the profitable years. During the Great War, Britain lost much of its export market, and only the most specialised weaving sheds survived.[7]
More looms system[edit]
Increased efficiency was sought, four-loom weavers were encouraged to work six or more looms. This was the more looms system, which reduced the number of weavers required. The looms were slowed from 220 picks per minute to 180 by changing the diameter of the pulleys.[8] Elsewhere this caused industrial action, but here management maintained the four loom system in most of the mill. Additional power was required in the 1940s and a supplementary Cornish boiler was installed. In 1935, 450 people were working at the mill running 1,152 looms for 50 hours a week making 200,000 yards (180,000 m) of grey cloth.[3]
During the 1939–45 war, many empty weaving sheds in Lancashire were requisitioned; Rover and Rolls Royce moved into Barnoldswick. An extra layer of management was imposed on the industry when the Cotton Control Board was set up by the Board of Trade. Labour and all resources were rationed. James Nutter took action to close his businesses at Grove Mill and Westfield Shed and moved his looms into storage at Bancroft. This reduced his operable looms to 500 at exactly the time he was required by the Cotton Control Board to reduce output to 40%.[9] While other firms collapsed, Nutters wove throughout the war. From a high point of 808,797 looms nationally in 1915,[10] the numbers had fallen to 530,000 in 1939 and plummeted to 220,000 in 1941 rising marginally to 355,500 in 1949.[9][b]
Under Board of Trade control, working conditions for the weavers improved and the average wage increased from 31s 5d to 78s 0d. On 19 August 1941 a minimum wage agreement was signed. The existence of aero-engine manufacturers in the town provided alternative employment in cleaner conditions. When the war ended weavers expected better working conditions, but the More Looms System became almost universal. Bancroft weavers worked eight-loom sets, then ten sets. Tacklers' sets were reduced from 140 to 70 to cope with extra work.[11][12]
Conditions eased in the 1950s, mill lighting was changed from 110 V DC to 250 V AC. Mechanical Proctor coking stokers were fitted to the Lancashire boilers. The looms were re-spaced into ten sets with a separating alley, though a row of eight sets was retained as a "Pensioner Side". Opinion varied as whether a ten set produced as much cloth as an eight set run by an experienced weaver.
In 1976 production consisted of contract weaving and part warps. Experienced weavers and tacklers recognised that demand was drying up and left. In September 1978 closure was announced. The mill struggled until 22 December when it finally closed.[13]
The mill consisted of a two-storey warehouse, a boiler room and engine shed with a large single-storey weaving shed. On closure in 1979, the warehouse and weaving shed were demolished. A 120-foot (37 m) chimney was situated to the west and a 200-foot (60 m) by 82-foot (25 m) lodge to the south. Following demolition of the shed, the lodge was filled in and the line of the road altered. The large Lancashire boiler is kept full of water from the roof gutters, and is used in the condenser (under the engine) and as feed water for the Cornish boiler.
As originally built, the weaving shed was about 250 feet (76 m) by 200 feet (61 m), set into the hillside with typical north facing roof lights to provide natural light, it housed 1200 looms. On the west side was the boiler room and engine house, and the warehouse was to the south. The ground floor was the warehouse and the upper floor was for preparation, sizing, drawing in and winding.[14]
Steam was raised by a Lancashire boiler and in 1947, when the warehouse needed extra steam for sizing, a Cornish boiler was added but disconnected in 1948 because of problems sharing the same flue. A Green's Economiser preheated the feedwater. The boiler was stoked manually, until a Proctor automatic stoker was fitted in the 1930s. Steam was raised to 160 psi. On closure in 1979, the Lancashire boiler required work, and the Cornish boiler that had been unused for 30 years was renovated, fired up and certificated. It is steamed at 50 psi, powered by donated scrap wood, to drive the engine on Heritage Steam Days.[15] As this was a single boiler shed, it has a 130 feet (40 m) chimney to provide the pressure difference needed to draw the air into the boiler.[16] The Bancroft chimney was repaired and 'banded' by Fred Dibnah in 1997.
The Bancroft mill engine is a horizontal cross compound Corliss valve condensing steam engine built 1914 and installed by William Roberts of Nelson in 1920. As was traditional, the cylinders were named, the high-pressure cylinder "James", and the low-pressure "Mary Jane". Together they were rated to at 600 ihp, enough for 1200 0.5 hp looms, the rating was conservative and the engine could deliver more power if needed. Its speed is 68 rpm controlled by a Porter type governor and a Lumb regulator acting on the high-pressure cylinder valves and Dobson-type trip gear is fitted. The high-pressure cylinder (HP) has a 17 inches (43 cm) bore and the low-pressure (LP) 32 inches (81 cm); both have a stroke of 4 feet (120 cm). It uses Corliss valves. The engine drives a 16-foot (4.9 m) flywheel running at 68 rpm, with a second motion wheel running at 136 rpm.[17]
The Cornish boiler [c]
When yarn enters a weaving mill on different-sized cops and cheeses, it is rewound on to pirns to fit the shuttles used by the looms. Bancroft Shed bought its weft "shuttle ready" on pirns in 1920; there was no winding on site. Pirning was started and, in 1970, the mill used Britoba pirn winders. The pirns were carried in two types of shuttles. The original kissing shuttles caused health scares[18] and were replaced by self-threading shuttles.[19]
Warp is taken from 300 bobbins on a V-shaped frame and wound onto a beam. Four or five beams are merged to make the 2000 end beam required, and placed in the Cylinder Tape Sizing Machine like ones made by Howard & Bullough Ltd. of Accrington.[20] The threads pass through size to stiffen them and reduce friction. The size is a mixture of flour, soft soap and tallow: specific to the mill. The threads are dried over steam-heated cylinders and wound onto the weavers beam.[21]
The weavers beam is placed on a drawing-in frame, where each end is passed through the healds, and then through a reed. This job was done by a reacher-in and a loomer. The reacher-in, usually a young boy, passed each end in order to the loomer, who threaded it through the healds and reeds.[22] The mill had two drawing-in frames. Alternatively, if the loom had already run that cloth, a short length of warp thread could be left on the healds and reed. A twister would knot the threads and draw it through. A Barber-Colman knotter could tie in warp threads to the new beam, much faster than a twister. This process took 20 minutes, considerably faster than starting afresh.[23]
The loomed weavers beam was taken into the weaving shed, where a weaver would tenter four Lancashire Looms working at 220 picks per minute. The beam was gaited to the loom and kept working by a tackler who tentered 130. With the More Looms system brought in after the second war, weavers tentered ten looms, but the tackler had a set of 70.[11][12]
See also[edit]
- Cotton mill
- Helmshore Mills Textile Museum
- Queen Street Mill
- Textile manufacturing
- List of mills in Lancashire
- ^ The cotton industry operated a list system for defining workers pay, Burnley was late in joining in 1873 and workers in the surrounding country were paid below list. The lists were merged around the turn of the century allowing national collective bargaining. In spite of the weavers' efforts, pay was based on piecework until after the First World War.
- ^ The earlier numbers were collated by the Amalgamated Weavers' Association and include only Lancashire looms excluding 'modern looms'. A different set of figures were supplied by Worrall, in The Directory of the Lancashire Textile Industry, from data supplied by individual manufacturers, which were more optimistic. At different times Stanley Graham uses slightly different numbers.
- ^ Cornish boiler, Bancroft Mill A hand fired Cornish boiler with replacement brass 'collar' ring by John Thompson of Wolverhampton was bought second-hand from Dicksons of Burnley in 1947. Unusual for British practice as the furnace tube is eccentric to improve circulation. Note the two water level gauge glasses, pressure gauge, firehole door and feed check valve on the front. Two spring-loaded safety valves can be seen on the top. The mill ran on a large Lancashire boiler in the adjoining room. This smaller boiler was installed to run the steam heating system and some auxiliary machines but was not much used as it interfered with the draughting of the Lancashire boiler. Chris Allen cc-by-sa 2.0
- ^ Graham 2008, p. 4.
- ^ Farnie 1979, p. 295.
- ^ a b Graham 2008, p. 7.
- ^ Graham 2008, p. 35.
- ^ Graham 2008, p. 17.
- ^ Graham 2008, p. 18.
- ^ Graham 2008, p. 15.
- ^ Graham 2008, p. 169.
- ^ a b Graham 2008, p. 176.
- ^ Graham 2008, p. 185.
- ^ a b Graham 2008, p. 184.
- ^ a b Bowden; Higgins (1999). "'Productivity on the Cheap'? The 'More Looms' Experiment and the Lancashire Weaving Industry during the Inter-War Years". Business History. Routledge. 14 (3 (paywall)): 21–41. doi:10.1080/00076799900000306.
- ^ Graham 2008, p. 238.
- ^ Graham 2008, p. 28.
- ^ UK Heritage Hub Issue 20 19 April 2013 Bancroft Mill Engine Museum - Part 6 HARRY MOORE. C. ENG.
- ^ Graham 2008, pp. 99-105.
- ^ Graham 2008, pp. 109-112,126-136.
- ^ Greenlees, Janet (August 2005). "Stop Kissing and Steaming!': Tuberculosis and the Occupational Health Movement in the Massachusetts and Lancashire Cotton Weaving Industries, 1870–1918". Urban History. Europe PMC Funders Group. 32: 223–246. doi:10.1017/S0963926805002981. PMC 3087970 . PMID 21552481.
- ^ Graham 2008, pp. 89-92.
- ^ Queen Street Mill Textile Museum. Preston: Lancashire County Council. 2012.
- ^ Graham 2008, pp. 67-75.
- ^ Graham 2008, pp. 79-82,168.
- ^ Graham 2008, pp. 82-84.
- Ashmore, Owen (1982). The industrial archaeology of North-west England. Manchester University Press. ISBN 0-7190-0820-4. Retrieved 2009-06-25.
- Graham, Stanley (2008). Bancroft:The story of a Pennine weaving shed. lulu.com. ISBN 9 781409-255789.
- Farnie, D.A. (1979), The English Cotton Industry and the World Market 1815-1896., Clarendon Press, ISBN 0-19-822478-8
- Fowler, Alan (1983), Lancashire Cotton Operatives and Work, 1900-1950, Ashgate Publishing (published May 2003), ISBN 9780754601166, 0754601161
- Hills, Richard Leslie (1993). Power from Steam: A History of the Stationary Steam Engine. Cambridge University Press,. p. 244. ISBN 9780521458344. Retrieved January 2009. Check date values in:
- Nasmith, Joseph (1895). Recent Cotton Mill Construction and Engineering. London: John Heywood. ISBN 1-4021-4558-6. Retrieved March 2009. Check date values in:
- Roberts, A S (1921), "Arthur Robert's Engine List", Arthur Roberts Black Book., One guy from Barlick-Book Transcription, archived from the original on 23 July 2011, retrieved 2009-01-11
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In IFR this week: Abengoa financing still in doubt
Concerns over project finance loan as energy group outlines €2.2bn restructuring
Abengoa intends to refinance a €200m project finance loan provided by a US hedge fund, but may have trouble doing so given the market's continued wariness of the Spanish energy company's debt.
Abengoa decided to call the loan ahead of its July agreement to sell the underlying assets, as part of a disposal programme to bolster its balance sheet. Multiple sources told IFR the loan came from Elliott Management, the US fund involved in a long-running battle with Argentina over its sovereign debt default, and is yet to be repaid. Abengoa declined to comment.
The episode highlights the difficulties the company could still face in refinancing billions of euros of project finance bridge loans. Abengoa classes many of these loans as "non-recourse debt in process", excluding them from its corporate debt figures even though they usually benefit from a corporate guarantee.
Abengoa's decision to reclassify a corporate bond as non-recourse last year spooked the bond market, triggering heightened scrutiny of its accounting practices and debt levels.
The company had €2.2bn of non-recourse debt in process as of June 2015.
Project bond plans
The €200m loan, which the company described to investors as an "equity unlock", was raised against its Solaben 1 and 6 Spanish solar projects in October 2013. Project Finance International, IFR's sister publication, reported in July that Abengoa appointed banks to raise a project bond of up to €285m to refinance the bridge loan, but the deal has not got off the ground due to the uncertainty over the company's finances.
Several investors said the bond would be a difficult sell despite the project's investment-grade status, given that the company's corporate bonds are trading at deeply distressed levels – even after securing underwriting last week for a proposed €650m rights issue.
Abengoa intends to sell Solaben 1 and 6 to US-listed yieldco Abengoa Yield, in which the parent retains a 49% stake, announcing in July that it expects total cash proceeds of about €277m.
If the refinancing continues to stall, it could limit the benefits from the planned sale of the two solar projects, as Abengoa has said new debt would unlock up to €90m of extra cash.
"They are following their money, protecting their interests"
Abengoa told investors on Thursday that it aimed to raise at least €1.2bn from asset disposals by the end of 2016, including possibly further selling down its stake in Abengoa Yield, but investors have questioned whether that could lead to change of control waivers being triggered.
One said they would be triggered if Abengoa's ownership dropped below 35%, meaning the yieldco could be forced to buy back its project debt. Abengoa declined to comment on this. Abengoa Yield's operating subsidiaries had US$4.9bn of net project finance debt as of June 2015.
Lender protection
On Friday, Abengoa included a move to reduce the par value of its A and B shares at its October 10 EGM, where the €650m capital increase will be put to a shareholder vote. The reduction is necessary to allow the rights issue to be priced at a significant discount to the prevailing share price.
Credit Agricole, HSBC and Santander have agreed to underwrite €465m of the rights issue, with no indication on how that figure is split among the three banks. Major shareholding foundation Inversion Corporativa will stump up €120m. Another €65m is coming from US fund manager Waddell & Reed, although its commitment is not irrevocable.
The bank underwriting covers the main line of stock, B shares, with IC covering the A share portion, and is contingent on the rights issue obtaining regulatory approval, shareholder approval at the EGM, the conclusion of ongoing due diligence and the commitments from IC and Waddell & Reed. IC's voting rights will be diluted below 40% following the rights issue. Terms are expected to follow the EGM.
Both lines of Abengoa stock rallied as backing for the capital increase was finally secured, though the gains were mainly on Wednesday afternoon as news leaked. The B shares closed up 26.132% at €0.975 on Wednesday, while the A shares closed up 17.712% at €1.595.
That bounce was exhausted when the restructuring plan was detailed on Thursday, with the B shares closing down at €0.938, while the A shares held firm at €1.599.
It is unclear how the foundation will finance its €120m commitment to the rights issue. A senior banker with knowledge of the company said that a loan would be a more likely move than a pure tail-swallow.
The senior banker added that while the resolution on underwriting provided some comfort, it was notable that there was neither a bulge-bracket bank attached to the underwriting nor a non-lender to Abengoa. "They are following their money, protecting their interests," said the banker.
A head of syndicate at a bank away from the deal called the underwriting "self-serving".
In a similar move, Dutch infrastructure business Royal Imtech raised €600m through a rights issue in October 2014 with underwriting from a syndicate of banks that had previously provided loans. That ensured proceeds went to the lenders, but left the banks holding more than 47% of the company after take-up of just 51.31% for the rights issue. The company was declared bankrupt in August 2015.
(A version of this story will appear in the September 26 issue of the International Financing Review, a Thomson Reuters publication)


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A family returning home from the Outer Banks captured a video of winds from Tropical Storm Hermine knocking over a delivery truck Saturday.
Ashlyn Gonzalez and her family were crossing the Virginia Dare Memorial Bridge in North Carolina when they noticed the Harris Teeter semi in front of them tipping back and forth.
"I got that on video," one child can be heard saying. "No, the back tires totally lift up."
"You've got to see the front," a woman said. "You see the front, it's going straight, so the whole thing…"
As the trailer's back wheels lifted and the rest of the truck came off the ground, the entire family started screaming as the truck landed on its side.
"Oh my God. Oh my God! I'm so scared," one child screamed.
Gonzalez told WTVR that she witnessed the accident on the way back from the Outer Banks to Florida.
The driver of the truck was not seriously injured, according to WTVR.
Another Harris Teeter truck driver was not so lucky.
Just a few hours earlier, winds from Tropical Storm Hermine knocked over a truck crossing the Alligator River Bridge, killing the driver, WRIC reports.
Both bridges are closed as a result of the accidents.


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A second North Texas high school teacher was taken into custody this week. The teacher is accused of sexual misconduct with the same 16-year-old female student who was allegedly victimized by the school's band director who was arrested at the same school earlier this week.
Darrell Glenn Whitten, 50, resigned from Melissa Independent School District (ISD) on Thursday and turned himself in on Friday morning at the Collin County Detention Center although a few hours later, he was released on bond.
Whitten was charged with having an improper relationship with a student and indecency with a child, both felony charges. He was also charged with failure to report child abuse, a misdemeanor.
WFAA-8 (ABC) reported that the girl told investigators that Whitten kissed her on the side of the neck in December 2014 and then again several months later at a band competition. She also said he rubbed his private parts on her leg during one of the incidents.
The alleged minor victim told police she confided in Whitten about another "teacher's inappropriate behavior" and that she was feeling depressed and having "suicidal thoughts" over it. According to the court records, the female high school student told Whitten that if she "were ever to come up missing to call the police or to talk to her friend."
Whitten never reported this to authorities who could help her, according to investigators, and now faces failure to report child abuse charges.
The allegations on Whitten surfaced during the investigation into the other teacher, Melissa High School Band Director, Michael Eugene Reddell, according to detectives.
Breitbart Texas reported on Reddell, 38, who was arrested Tuesday on two felony counts of sexual assault and an improper relationship between an educator and the same girl. WFAA-8 says that he is now out on bail.
Whitten was hired by Melissa ISD on August 7, 2006 and was a Government and Economics teacher at Melissa High School, which is located in the Dallas suburb of Melissa. He resigned on Thursday, August 20, said school district Police Chief Kelly Davidson.
On Friday, Davidson responded to these two now former employee arrests. He said, in part: "Exhaustive investigations by Melissa ISD Police, Collin County Child Abuse Task Force, and other partnering agencies have resulted in the arrests of two former teachers, Michael Reddell and Glen Whitten. The arrests allege an improper student-teacher relationship during the 2014-15 school year."
He also stated: "It is important for our community to know that school officials have removed all obstacles, empowering police to act swiftly. What was an internal investigation is now being handled by local officials."
Melissa ISD Superintendent Keith Murphy called Friday "a tough day in Melissa, Texas" in a statement. He said, "My heart aches, and we are all saddened and shocked" to learn of Whitten's arrest.
With the new school year starting on Monday, August 24, Murphy advised that "trained counselors and clergy will be available on the high school campus, for both students and staff members, to provide support during this difficult time."
Melissa ISD is not the only Dallas area school district faced with multiple educators accused of inappropriate sexual behavior with students. In August, two Hurst-Euless-Bedford (HEB) school district employees were arrested and charged on allegations of sexual misconduct with minors — third grade teacher Angel Omar Sales, 25, who was accused of fondling up to five female students last school year, and elementary school principal Oscar Figueroa, 46, who was picked up by police for allegedly soliciting under-aged boys for oral sex, Breitbart Texas reported. A third HEB ISD employee was arrested on educator-student related sexual misconduct charges.
Also locally, Arlington ISD's now fired teacher George Spencer "Mack" McKee, 56, was charged with possession of child pornography on Thursday. A thumb drive found at the district's administration building after a recent meeting was viewed by another district employee viewed in an effort to locate the device's owner. This individual discovered what an arrest warrant described as "photos of nude girls approximately 13-15 years old and also stories allegedly written by the suspect that indicated his desire to have sex with an underage girl, NBC-5 reported. The thumb drive traced back to McKee.
Arlington police said McKee worked at the district's Boles Junior High School as a campus technology manager since May 2014.
The Texas Education Agency (TEA) told KDFW-4 (FOX) that cases of teacher-student sexual misconduct are on the rise, although previously, they reminded Breitbart Texas that 334,000-plus public school teachers comprise the overwhelming majority of teachers and they act in an appropriate and ethical sexual manner.
Breitbart Texas reported that Terry Abbott, former U.S. Department of Education chief-of-staff, said that nearly half of the cases in Texas last year "involved secret social media texting connections between teachers and students." He said banning all forms of teacher-student private electronic communication would help to remedy this problem.
San Antonio-based education consultant David Thompson echoed Abbott's sentiments. He told KDFW-4 that he sees districts looking for more ways to limit social media and after-hours communication.
TEA tracks data on reported cases of inappropriate teacher-student sexual misconduct on a fiscal school year end basis and they release those findings annually.
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Current Interns
This year's interns are Joshua Renaud '17, Amy Zhang '17, Aimee Sung '17, Dondei Dean '17, Marina Massida '17, and Julian MacMillan '14. If you'd like to ask them any questions about the internship or major/minor, please do not hesitate to reach out to them. Read more below about our current interns.
2017 - 2018 Current Interns
Dondei Dean '17
Dondei Dean is from Los Angeles, CA, a city she loves for its vibrant arts culture. Her main concentration in Studio Art is painting, although drawing plays an important part in her work. During her time as an intern, Dondei looks forward to mentoring underclassmen and developing her work.
Marina Massidda '17
Marina Massidda grew up outside of Boston and cultivated an interest in drawing at an early age. She graduated from Belmont High School and went into college knowing she would be pursuing art. Her concentration in Studio Art is in painting, although she has worked with printmaking as well.
Julian MacMillan '14
Julian MacMillan is an artist and designer from Takoma Park, MD. He attended Dartmouth College, where he then taught, studying painting, drawing, printmaking, and digital art. Hyper-aware of its own two-dimensionality, his work explores flatness, and the tension between the flat, ornamental beauty of the decorative arts and psychological depth, human shallowness and emotional complexity.
Joshua Renaud '17
Josh Renaud was born in Ottawa, ON and raised in Victoria, BC. His interest in art began at Dartmouth after taking Drawing 1 freshman fall. Josh's main concentration in Studio Art has been photography, although he hopes to continue expanding into abstract painting in the future. Josh hopes to complete an MFA after his time as an intern.
Amy Zhang '17
Amy Zhang was a double major in Biology and Studio Art with concentrations in ecology and drawing. She hopes to one day work in art and science communication.


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5 Fitness Product Reviews
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Product Images for Each Product Reviewed
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2014 National Women's History Month theme is "Celebrating Women of Character, Courage, and Commitment", and "honors the extraordinary and often unrecognized determination and tenacity of women."
I am honored to be one of the panelists sharing "My Story" on Wednesday, March 5th at this year's Executive Leadership Luncheon held by the Women's Business Development Center (WBDC) and the Women's Business Enterprise Council (WBEC).
The Executive Leadership Luncheon links women business enterprises with women business executives, supplier diversity and purchasing professionals to gain access to opportunities and to build social and power networks.
One of our favorite clients passed away in November. Angela Wallace suddenly developed an infection in her brain and the world lost a bit of light. She will be missed. We extend our heartfelt condolences to Angela's family and friends.
Angela was a long time proud member of the National Association of Professional Organizers. She served as NAPO's national President from 2011 – 2013. It was Angela who knew to consider global trends when we were helping NAPO with its strategic planning. A selfless leader, Angela was an advocate for every category of member.
I always admired how Angela brought out the best in people. She encouraged others to grow and got a kick out of seeing other NAPO members shine. She was a mentor who built confidence and encouraged continuous learning.
Angela was one of those people who could imagine a better future without criticizing what currently exists.
The world will be better if we can all channel our "inner Angela."
It is a $22 Mil/yr business. Some days it feels like "CONGRATULATIONS" are in order and other days "CONDOLENCES" might feel more appropriate.
Yes, they generate a net profit. In fact, their net is exactly the industry average. And yes, most customers would still give them a reasonably good evaluation.
But, a few key people are still working ridiculously long hours. The Controller still can't get his arms around the budgeting process. The Marketing Department seems to always need more money but still can't adequately measure results. There's been a revolving door in the sales manager role and the President still has to close the big deals. There are more and more meetings, but folks still complain about a lack of communication. Despite the investment in software and training, the customer-focused departments are still dealing with scope creep, eroded gross profit, and tight project deadline.
Did you pick up on the word "still"? I think the word was used 7 times in the paragraph describing where things stand.
When team members use the word "STILL" … they are anything but STILL.
They are getting tired. Their jobs are draining their energy rather than fueling their enthusiasm. For a while, dedicated people keep on running. Most folks try to do their best. It's unlikely that the Controller is intentionally trying to screw up the budget process over and over again. The sales managers who quit or were let go weren't all coasting.
It's ironic. A company that is on a plateau involves a whole lot of activity…lots of running…lots of fires being put out. But all of the activity can feel like running on a treadmill without losing weight or gaining muscle. Without progress people won't run in place forever.
Give this some thought!
Is it time for you and your management team to be STILL for a few off sight get-togethers? Strategic working sessions? Is it time to figure out what "the next level" is for your business and start creating that… instead of doing the same thing STILL with no results.
What if your exit strategy is to sell your $100 Mil/yr firm in 5 years? Who are the key team members who would have helped you drive the profitable growth to reach $100 Mil/yr? What will each key player be accountable to produce during that five year journey? Have some scenarios been generated to project an optimum mix of base salaries, performance bonuses, and profit sharing? How much risk are you willing to take that one or more of those team members leave during those five years? Should some equity be involved to feed the voracious cash hunger that most rapidly growing companies have?
These sound like reasonable questions, right? The funny thing is, answering these questions can get out on the back burner as sales proposals are written, the IT infrastructure goes to the cloud, and measurement of customer net promoter scores get computed.
But imagine if your plan to grow to $100 Mil isn't just organic. What if it involves some acquisitions or a roll up?
It you think conflicting business valuations can interfere with the success of acquisitions (which they do), try having fuzzy compensation formulas for senior people! Nothing will interfere with the successful integration of firms more than that.
When my growth consulting firm facilitated a 16 company roll up, the leaders of the primary client were reluctant to take the time to solidify their own approach to compensation before entering into negotiations with prospective roll up candidates. We have become much more insistent about this step since then because the first three deals (that should/could have worked) fell apart when key players felt disenfranchised, unappreciated, and inadequately protected. Once they paused, brought in "the comp. guy", and took care of their own people, they could proceed with the roll up. By the third roll up participant, there was a comfortable philosophy behind compensation that would apply to all rolled up companies from that point forward.
Recently I heard a business owner bragging that his 15 year old company still serves their first client. That sounds pretty good. That statement implies that the business has high levels of customer satisfaction, repeat business, and referrals.
For some reason I started to reflect on my early years in business. Frankly, I wouldn't want to still have the first client we were able to attract when my first business started out. If memory serves correctly, we made two cents an hour on that project! When I share that story in speeches for owners of startup companies, they laugh. But then it is interesting to watch their faces as I ask if they even know how much money they make (or lose) on each account. At least we knew we only made two cents an hour so we could change what we were doing!
That reflection caused me to have another conversation with that owner of the 15 year old business. Just out of curiosity I wondered if they had some magic sauce and had generated a solid profit from their first client's first project and if subsequent requests from that client have worked out well too.
It turned out that, like the majority of owners of startup companies, they hadn't analyzed how much money they had gained/lost from their first client 15 years ago. And unbelievably, they still didn't know. Until 2008, their overall net profit seemed strong enough so they hadn't drilled deeper to really look at client-specific or service-specific gross profit. Yikes! Talk about a ticking time bomb!
I heard from this guy again. Keeping the initial client hadn't resulted in the many referrals he had hoped that it would. Plus it turns out that the client is rather unappreciative and takes his company for granted. But the worst part (readers may find this very hard to believe) is that the average gross profit generated from this client is – 300%!
That means that for every $1 this particular client pays, the company spends $4 to provide the service and then has to cover all of the operating costs without the benefit of gross profit to cover it and has to make up the difference from higher prices charged to other clients.
Your situation may be less dramatic, but if you are not changing the terms and expectations of long term clients that generate below a minimally acceptable gross profit level, you too could be bragging about retaining clients that no one in their right mind would want.
Who can help drive the growth in your company? Many fail to realize the key roles that Account Managers, Project Managers and Department Heads play in this goal. These are the people who keep the wheels running and making sure things get done. Take the below examples to help understand these roles in your own company.
A content management company with major corporate clients with competent marketing & sales people and sufficient programmers working on websites can grow for a while. But the plateau will be fairly stubborn if they don't have great project managers. There are so many moving parts when it comes to content management for major websites. The left hand needs to know what the right hand is doing. Promised tasks must be completed correctly and in the right sequence. Requested changes must be acknowledged, addressed, and recorded. Without great project managers, the probability of uncontrolled scope creep increases by the minute and the company's gross profit evaporates.
The growth of a global mobility services company can be driven by great account managers because the account managers stay in touch with several influential people and decision makers in their international corporate clientele. The company can be better prepared to prevent problems and propose new solutions because the account managers know where things are headed, learn about shifts in client priorities, hear about possible mergers and acquisitions earlier than competitors, and aren't surprised when an executive is replaced.
An association management firm can handle multi-million dollar accounts if great department heads understand the factors behind gross profit and customer retention. They know that they serve both the internal and external customer
It pays to invest in these key people. More and more, we are being asked to review the compensation plans and performance metrics for project managers, account managers and department heads. That's good. That means that more executives are recognizing who really drives the growth of their businesses.
Personally, I prefer compensation formulas that involve a set salary for the position which is paid if the person shows up, does the basic work, participates in meetings, provides reports, and isn't a bottleneck. Increments (raises) can be based on increased cost of living, increased responsibility or span of control. And the lion's share of variable compensation is performance based on key metrics like capacity optimization and gross profit for department heads, reduced surprises/prevented errors and account growth for account managers, and customer satisfaction, timely execution and project profitability for project managers.
Many factors affect the pace of a company's growth and operations. Often times executives within a company differ on what they believe determines this pace. One side will believe that the market drives the pace, while on the other hand the ability and staffing of operations will make that determination. Below I will show how this decision can vary from one department to another and how they can all get on one page.
For example:
The Exec VP Sales, argues that their company should "at least match the pace of growth of the market."
The COO, is equally forceful when he says that the company's pace is "strictly a matter of how quickly the business can produce quality products and services."
The CMO asks "why shouldn't we try to outpace all competitors if we have the potential to do so?"
The VP HR values corporate culture and thinks that their pace of growth should be "fast enough to provide career advancement and learning opportunities for employees but not work them so hard that they feel taken for granted or consider leaving."
The company's CFO gets annoyed about what is perceived as personal preferences about pacing. "Our capacity to attract financing is the optimizing and the limiting factor," he says flatly.
The R&D Director feels proud of their track record and reputation. "Our customers expect to see innovative new products from us. If they don't see it, they'll go elsewhere."
Then the outsourced market researcher presents findings and recommends that the company should pick up its pace "to catch up" and observes that there is a window of opportunity."
One of the most fascinating elements of a CEO's role is facilitating the process among these participants to articulate the logic behind optimum pacing. What and who will lead? What and who will follow?
If "at least matching the pace of growth of the market or industry" is the premise or strategic driver, then the COO might have to find new ways to speed up the production of quality products and services…like acquisitions or joint ventures. If your competitive advantage is largely about the attraction and retention of top talent or innovation, the CFO may need to find new sources of financing to fuel an increased pace. And if hitting a defined window of opportunity is the defining principle, the deadline becomes the focus for everyone.
What determines the pace of your business? Is everyone on the same page with this view?


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