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We're excited to be back in the Nation's Capital June 11-14 to host our annual conference. The conference will be held at the Walter E. Washington Center, 801 Mt. Vernon Pl NW, Washington, D.C. View Convention Center Parking Map here.
Washington, DC offers a lot to see and do. From visiting monuments on the National Mall to visiting the Smithsonian National Museums, Washington has plenty of history and culture to explore. For more ideas, check out this list of things to do in Washington.
Conference Hotel Information
We've reserved blocks of discounted rooms at several Washington, D.C.-area hotels for conference attendees. To accommodate a variety of budgets, we have included blocks of rooms just across the river in budget-friendly Crystal City, Virginia. These hotels are a short walk to the Crystal City Metro Station and a 15-minute ride on the Yellow Line to the Mt. Vernon Square Metro Station to the Walter E. Washington Convention Center.
The deadline to book hotel rooms is Friday, May 5, 2017. Our discounted rates are not guaranteed if you book your hotel after that date.
**PLEASE NOTE: There will not be shuttle or transportation service provided from the hotels to the convention center.
If you are contacted by a company called Convention Housing Services or Exhibitor Housing Services (or any other company, for that matter) telling you they are the "official" housing service for our conference, please do not do business with them. We do not use any housing services for the conference. The only way to book in our block is through the links and phone numbers below.
This is a scam that targets conferences across the country. The hotels have advised us not to utilize this company, and to continue to encourage NCSC attendees to contact the hotels directly through this page. If you believe you have booked through an unofficial housing service, please cancel with that service.
Budget-Friendly Hotels
Hotels in budget-friendly Crystal City, VA are just a $2.10, 15-minute ride from the Walter E. Washington Convention Center on Metro's Yellow Line (see map below).
Hilton Crystal City at Washington Reagan National Airport
- SOLD OUT as of 5/16/17
- Address: 2339 Jefferson Davis Highway Arlington, VA 22304
Doubletree Hilton by Washington, D.C. – Crystal City
- SOLD OUT as of 5/16/17
- Address: 300 Army Navy Drive Arlington, VA 22202
Washington D.C. Hotels
The Darcy – A Hilton Curio Collection Hotel
- SOLD OUT as of 5/9/17
- Address: 1515 Rhode Island Ave, NW, Washington, DC 20005
Hampton Inn Washington Downtown/Convention Center
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- Address: 901 6th Street., NW Washington, DC 20001-2646
Renaissance Washington, D.C. Downtown Hotel
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- Address: 999 Ninth Ave, NW Washington, DC 20001
Residence Inn Washington, D.C. Downtown
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- Address: 1199 Vermont Ave NW, Washington, DC 20005
Marriott Marquis Washington, D.C. – SOLD OUT
- SOLD OUT as of 12/21/16
- Address: 901 Massachusetts Ave, Washington, DC 20001
Getting to Washington, D.C.
United Airlines: Book travel online and enter ZXV8496273 in the Offer Code section. Or call United Reservations Meeting Desk at: 800-426-1122 and provide the Z Code ZXV8 and Agreement Code 496273.
Getting Around in Washington, D.C.
Uber Discounts: For all first time Uber riders, we have a special promo that gives you $15 off your first ride with Uber. Uber is typically 2-3 times cheaper than taxis. Use promo code: EventPromo or click here to set up your new account on Uber. There are no commitments by setting up an account, just a way to use your promo code.
The D.C. Metro is a great and easy way to get around the city. Washington Reagan National Airport, the Walter E. Washington Convention Center, and most conference hotels are all accessible on the Yellow Line. For fare information, visit Metro's website.

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TIDE's vision: -
"To be consistently successful in addressing developmental concerns of needy communities through technological interventions."
TIDE has over the past 22 years associated with various Government, National and international agencies and delivered over 200 projects in the areas of: -
• Renewable Energy / Energy Efficiency
• Water and environmental management
• Women and livelihoods
• Training & Skill building for micro enterprises
In their 2 acre rural campus called Women's Technology Park (WTP) located at a village called Aralaguppe, about 130 kms from Bangalore,
• Rural women are initiated and inducted into technology based enterprises.
• The WTP provides non farming livelihood options to rural women.
• More than just income earning, the process is that of skill development making the women self reliant.
One of TIDE's recent initiatives through WTP is
Incubation of a food processing enterprise through a SHG called Manini.
• Manini has trained a group of women in drying of horticultural products like onion, garlic in solar and biomass dryers at the WTP and helped them to launch the products in urban markets.
• Facilitated registration of the SHG, developed appropriate packaging, obtaining food certification for the products and other requirements for launching the products commercially.
• The products are now sold under the brand name 'Manini' in whole sale and retail markets, including METRO CASH AND CARRY outlets in Bangalore.
Manipal Foundation's contribution:
Manipal Foundation has partnered with TIDE to enhance the infrastructure at its Women's Technology Park (WTP) for the drying enterprise.
The donation amount received from Mr. Viswanath of MaGE as his Dr TMA Pai CSR award, was used to purchase and install 2 solar dryers and a band sealing machine, to create a dust free enclosure and for printing bar codes in the packages.
Thanks to this donation, the production capacity of the enterprise has gone up from 10 kg per day to 16 kg per day. Packaging and infrastructure requirements have been met as per Food safety regulations. Aesthetics of the product is good with the band sealing machine and the bar codes have enabled sales through Metro Cash & Carry.
Rural enterprises such as MANINI have a huge potential in urban markets and all it requires is a bit of hand holding and facilitation. Manipal Foundation is proud to have associated with TIDE in this journey to create self reliant rural women.


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The Lowell, Ind., farmer wounded in a two-state shooting spree has identified Gary Amaya as the man who shot him, Lake County Sheriff Roy Dominguez said today.
But authorities stopped short of saying definitively that Amaya is the "honeybee" killer who terrorized parts of northern Illinois and northwest Indiana in October. The gunman asked at least one victim about honeybees.
Will County Sheriff Paul Kaupas said investigators are still looking at "forensic evidence" that could provide the definitive link.
Amaya, 48, was shot dead with his own gun while trying to rob an Orland Park tanning salon Saturday.
Investigators have matched ballistic evidence from the .38 Colt revolver used in the robbery to the shootings in rural Beecher and Lowell, Ind.


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December 23, 2014 10:30 ET
OAKVILLE, ONTARIO--(Marketwired - Dec. 23, 2014) - Celebrating the season with a little liquid holiday cheer? MADD Canada and Allstate Insurance Company of Canada implore you to plan ahead for a sober ride home.
"If you're going to be drinking, please put the keys away," said MADD Canada National President Angeliki Souranis. "Arranging a sober ride home only takes a few minutes and could save lives, including your own."
Every year, between 1,250 and 1,500 people are killed and another 63,000 are injured in impaired driving crashes.
Ms. Souranis knows the pain of losing a loved one to impaired driving. Her son Craig was killed in an impairment-related crash in 2008. As she prepares herself to face another Christmas without him, she wants all Canadians to know they have the power to prevent impaired driving crashes, deaths and injuries.
"Impaired driving is entirely preventable. By planning ahead, making good decisions and looking out for one another, we can ensure this tragic and senseless crime does not claim any more victims," Ms. Souranis said.
MADD Canada and its long-time partner and sponsor, Allstate Insurance Company of Canada, ask Canadians to do their part to make our roads safer this holiday season:
"Allstate Canada, its agents and employees across the country wish everyone a happy and safe holiday season," said Allstate Insurance Company of Canada President and CEO John O'Donnell. "We join MADD Canada in encouraging Canadians to give one another the gift of safer roads. Plan ahead and follow through on the commitment to drive safe and drive sober this holiday season."
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Controversial Medicare auditors group changes name, websiteMarch 02, 2015
A Medicare payment watchdog group saddled with huge case backlogs and heavily criticized for causing delays in resolving reimbursement issues has changed its name and location on the web.
RAC audit abuse answers varyDecember 15, 2014
It has been more than 2,400 years since Plato demanded to know who will watch the watchmen. The question is suddenly taking on a modern flavor, as nursing homes, hospitals, doctors and other providers line up to decry the practices of Recovery Audit Contractors.
Judge blocks award of new RAC contractsOctober 01, 2014
Medicare's Recovery Audit Contractor program continues to struggle with controversy.
Federal judge blocks new RAC contractsSeptember 04, 2014
Adding to the ongoing controversy around Medicare's Recovery Audit Contractor program, a judge has ruled that the government cannot award new RAC contracts until disputed payment terms are resolved.
Audits paused, providers gladApril 01, 2014
Long-term care providers are applauding a pause in the Medicare recovery audit contractor program.
McDermott urges RAC penalties for successfully appealed decisionsMarch 21, 2014
Medicare recovery audit contractors should face financial penalties when providers successfully challenge their decisions, Rep. Jim McDermott (D-WA) stated in a recent letter to the head of the Health and Human Services Department.
RAC program needs better oversight, Inspector General report findsSeptember 05, 2013
Recovery audit contractors might be better at reviewing Medicare claims than critics allege, but the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services could improve RAC performance evaluations, according to a new government report.
Senators see flaws in RAC payment systemAugust 01, 2013
Aspects of the Medicare Recovery Audit Contractor program came under intense scrutiny during a Senate Finance Committee hearing in June. Lawmakers questioned auditor payment incentives and a sluggish appeals process.
RAC audits: Skilled nursing facilities accounted for miniscule portion of 2011 Medicare overpaymentsFebruary 07, 2013
Skilled nursing facilities accounted for only about $200,000 of $797 million in collected Medicare overpayments in 2011 identified by Recovery Audit Contractors, according to an annual audit report released Tuesday.
New bill would limit power of Medicare recovery audit contractorsOctober 17, 2012
Legislation introduced Tuesday aims to reduce some of the authority Medicare's recovery audit contractors (RACs) wield over investigations into provider claims.
Providers should prepare to face even more audits under healthcare reform, expert warnsSeptember 27, 2012
Providers need to have the appropriate staff and data analytics programs in place to defend against the onslaught of more Medicare and Medicaid claims audits, an expert urged.
Providers cannot appeal RAC efforts to re-open payment decisions, court saysSeptember 13, 2012
Medicare service providers cannot object to a Medicare Recovery Audit Contractor's (RAC) decision to re-open a payment decision, a federal appeals court ruled Tuesday.
Nonprofit providers bear burden of more frequent compliance audits, survey findsAugust 13, 2012
Nonprofit healthcare providers are disproportionately targeted by outside compliance audits when compared to their for-profit counterparts, a new report asserts.
Lawmakers blast federal efforts to monitor and police Medicare fraud -- againJune 11, 2012
Lawmakers again hammered the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services' Medicare program integrity contractors Friday. The latest salvos were fueled by an agency admission that additional mistakes had been made.
Senators: Recovery audit contractors might be doubling up tasks; campaign against fraud gears upMay 03, 2012
Members of the Senate Finance Committee say they are concerned that the functions completed by independent contractors — known as recovery audit contractors (RACs) and Zone Program Integrity Contractors (PICs) — often overlap.
CMS awards 26 states with Medicaid audit contractsApril 02, 2012
Contracts for Medicaid recovery audit contractors (RACs) have been awarded to 26 states, government officials have announced.
McKnight's Online Expo to cover audits, payments for SNFsFebruary 14, 2012
Medicare's recovery audit contractors (RAC) program recovered $398 million in overpayments in the first quarter of fiscal year 2012, according to a government report.
CMS provides answers to auditor questionsJanuary 09, 2012
Medicaid Recovery Audit Contractors will not be replacing existing program integrity contractors, according to new guidelines from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.
National Medicare RAC Summit to uncover answers on MondayNovember 03, 2011
The 6th National Medicare RAC Summit will be held Monday in Washington. The pre-conference Recovery Audit Contracting "boot camp" will run from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. and delve into industry best practices. The main program will run from 1 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. and feature sessions on topics such as audit strategies of the Office of Inspector General and the top 10 inpatient and outpatient issues of interest to Medicaid auditors. The event will take place at the Renaissance Washington, DC, Downtown Hotel.
CMS finds group to conduct recovery auditsJune 03, 2011
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has hired a contractor to conduct recovery audit functions on Medicare Part D drug plan, according to the Bureau of National Affairs.
Medicaid audits the focus of new websiteFebruary 28, 2011
Providers and other stakeholders can learn more than ever about states' Medicaid Recovery Audit Contractor (RAC) programs thanks to a new website launched by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. The RAC program was created to recover improper payments and also identify underpayments. Medicaid is the No. 1 payer of nursing home services in the United States.
U.S. announces new Medicaid audit program aimed at preventing fraudNovember 08, 2010
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services announced late Friday new rules aimed at stopping improper Medicaid payments to providers. Taking a page from the Medicare program, regulators have proposed using Medicaid Recovery Audit Contractors (RACs).
Nurse administrators meet to hone survey skills, examine culture changeJuly 09, 2009
Directors of nursing are going to be told from Saturday to Wednesday that they "can do whatever they put their mind to" at the annual meeting of the National Association Directors of Nursing Administration / Long-Term Care, organizers say. Themed "Mission Possible," the meeting takes place in Phoenix and will feature workshops focusing on Recovery Audit Contractor (RAC) surveys, culture change and Quality Indicator Surveys (QIS). The keynote speaker will be LeAnn Thieman, co-author of "Chicken Soup for the Nurses Soul."


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MANILA (Reuters) - A gunman who stormed and torched a Manila casino, killing 36 people, was a "lone wolf" terrorist, a top Philippines lawmaker said on Saturday, contradicting the police's assertion that the man had merely wanted to steal gambling chips.
The gunman, whose identity was still unknown, killed himself in a hotel room after being shot by security officers at the Resorts World Manila entertainment complex, police said.
A second "person of interest" who was in the casino at the time is cooperating with the investigation, police said.
Pantaleon Alvarez, speaker of the lower house of Congress and a close ally of President Rodrigo Duterte, said he was not convinced the incident was a criminal case of armed robbery and arson.
"This is a clear example of a 'lone wolf' terrorist attack targeting civilians to inflict maximum loss of life and damage to property, as what has happened in other countries," Alvarez said in a statement.
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Duterte's spokesman, Ernesto Abella, said on Friday there was no proof linking it to a protracted urban battle between government troops and Islamist militants in the country's south, while his security adviser, Hermogenes Esperon, said all the evidence pointed to an attempt to steal casino chips.
"We must draw up a clear and better plan to secure Metro Manila and other urban centers from IS-linked groups that we already know will attempt to kill and maim in pursuit of their jihadist ideology," Alvarez said.
The Philippines has been on heightened alert amid a crisis in the city of Marawi, on the southern island of Mindanao, where troops have been battling Islamist rebels since May 23 and martial law is in place.
The attack at the casino hotel complex, which is close to an airport terminal and air force base, lasted more than six hours.
Security experts and patrons at the casino on Friday expressed alarm at the apparent ease with which a lone gunman was able to enter the building, open fire and start a blaze whose smoke killed more than 30 people.
Firefighters discovered the bodies in the main gaming area, hours after the country's police chief had said the situation was under control.
Police have also corrected earlier statements about the attacker.
They originally said he arrived at the hotel in a car, but changed that to a cab, and they had described him as Caucasian and English-speaking but the cab driver told them he spoke in the local language.
"Our authorities should get their act together and put in place the highest level of security measures to prevent this to happen again, here or elsewhere in the country," Alvarez said.
"This incident should be a wake-up call for the police and the military to cooperate closely in making the seat of government and our financial and business center safe from any terrorist attack."
(Reporting by Karen Lema; Editing by Kim Coghill)


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Santa best be reading my blog, or else he isn't going to know what I really want for Christmas.
And, his visits onto the blog and the elves visits will give me a few extra views at the end of the day.
But, friends. Today, I bring you the struggle.
The question is always asked around turkey day.
What do you want for Christmas, little girl?
Ya know what, I really don't know.
But, I guess if I had to pick a few things that my life wouldn't mind having in it, I would pick the following. (Santa, take notice!)
Michael Kors Wallet | I have the bag that matches the wallet, and what girl doesn't want to have everything match? I mean, you are cray cray if you never had your wallets match your bag, or your lipstick match your shoes.
BCBG Bracelets | I think that the sayings that they have are super cute and I lovelovelove leather band bracelets, they are comfortable and don't leave my skin feeling all...metal-like.
Ralph Lauren Beaded Bracelet | I always think that these look super classy and elegant. You can wear it all by itself with a dress or make it casual and stack some other bracelets on the same arm and get some really nifty looking arm candy.
Betsey Johnson Watch | Her stuff is just so stinking adorable and I fell in love with her watches. I always really wanted a Michael Kors one, but I think that Betsey's are really fun and have great colors. And she has watches that have leopard print - amazeballs!
PINK Yoga Pants | So comfortable. So cute. The end.
iPhone Cases | I have a super huge problem with buying new cases. It's like a drug and I am addicted. I have seen some really great ones coming out from Kate Spade and I would love to get my hands on the "call me crazy" one.
PINK Bodyspray | These little guys always smell wonderful and I am obssessed with wearing them. All the scents are great and it's by Victoria Secret, so obviously it's amazing. And, that's just one step closer to me becoming Miranda Kerr.
Concert/Play Tickets | I would kill to see Maroon 5 again when they tour this winter. I mean, who wouldn't want to see Adam Levine singing "One More Night" getting all sweaty and dancing around like he has to tinkle. I mean, those are the good moments! But, I would also love to see the show "Million Dollar Quartet" that comes to a local performing arts theater because I love the music they use in the show and it reminds of "Jersey Boys" which I loved.
Gift Cards | Honestly, I would love anyone forever. iTunes, VS, Target, Starbucks, Dunkin, anywhere! Less money I have to spend, the better!
Essie Nailpolish | Doesn't need any explination, to be quite honest.


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You'll Absolutely Love This 100 Mile Yard Sale Going Right Through North Dakota
If you love a good yard sale then you absolutely must experience the biggest yard sale weekend in all of North Dakota. This "treasure hunt" consists of almost exactly 100 miles of yard sales in 7 towns between Dickinson, ND and Mandan, ND. It only lasts for one weekend, so make sure you put this one on your calendar! You'll never know what you'll find…
The Highway 21 Treasure Hunt will be held through June 16-17 in 2017. Individual town listings for all of the sales will be posted in various businesses in each town.
For more information on the sale and future updates on this year's hunt, visit the Highway 21 Treasure Hunt Facebook page.
If you're one of those people who are avid antique hunters that are looking for more than just yard sales, try this huge North Dakota antique store, condensing nearly 60 vendors into one space!


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Posted March 23, 2018
Safely tapping America's offshore natural gas and oil reserves could provide billions of dollars for the economies of coastal states – a big reason why the needs and voices across entire states, not just their coastal areas, must be considered in the offshore energy conversation.
For example, federal revenue sharing could help transform state economies by sending billions in royalties, rentals and fees to state coffers. By putting revenue-sharing programs in place – like those already working for the states of Alabama, Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas – North and South Carolina, Virginia, Florida, Georgia and other states could benefit from offshore energy development.
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A fact-based conversation about America's offshore strategy is critically important as policymakers make decisions that affect all Americans. Underscore the words "fact-based conversation." While there's passion associated with this issue, emotion can get in the way of sound policy – which is what we need for America's energy and national security. Our vast offshore oil and natural gas potential has strategic, long-term importance and should be addressed accordingly with all voices, not just the loudest ones, heard.
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Our series highlighting the economic and jobs impact of energy in each of the 50 states continues today with South Carolina. We started our focus on the state level with Virginia on June 29 and continued this week with Wisconsin, Connecticut and Delaware. The energy impacts of the states individually combine to form energy's national economic and jobs picture: 9.8 million jobs supported and $1.2 trillion in value added.
Information covered in this series can be found online here, arranged on an interactive map of the United States. State-specific information will be populated on this map as the series continues.
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South Carolina, like Virginia, stands to gain thousands of jobs and see billions in economic growth if the federal government will allow oil and natural gas development in the waters off its coast.
A Quest Offshore Resources study projects more than $15.5 billion in cumulative energy spending in the state from 2017 to 2035 with offshore development, an energy boost to the state economy of more than $2.7 billion per year by 2035 and 35,569 jobs in 2035. South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley:
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Director reveals new feature
With the inevitable Hatchet 2 on the way, Anchor Bay is revisiting the first Hatchet in the Blu-Ray format.
Adam Green spills the beans via his blog: "Tomorrow Kane Hodder and I record an all NEW commentary for HATCHET that will be on the Blu Ray release this September. On Saturday May 22nd we'll be appearing at the WEEKEND OF HORRORS in Los Angeles and showing footage from HATCHET 2 for the first time ever. If you live in LA and call yourself a horror fan – you don't want to miss this panel. Canât. Fân. Wait."
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High Speed Chase Starts in Auglaize, Ends in Shelby County
Auglaize County Sheriff Al Solomon released details of a pursuit his deputies were involved on Monday afternoon.
"At approximately 3:35 p.m. a deputy on routine patrol noticed a vehicle stopped in the middle of Ashland Avenue in the city of Wapakoneta and observed subjects running around outside the vehicle," a release stated.
"The Deputy attempted a traffic stop on the vehicle and the vehicle sped away going west. After a short pursuit the vehicle stopped and two of the three occupants got out and were taken into custody. The driver began to exit the vehicle but then re-entered the vehicle and sped away."
The pursuit continued into Shelby County, reaching speeds over 100 miles per hour.
"Due to the reckless driving of the suspect, the speed, running stops signs at dangerous intersections and early in the pursuit driving east in the west bound lane of U.S.33 the pursuit was terminated by Auglaize County," the release stated.
The vehicle was followed and not pursued by Auglaize and Shelby County Deputies.
"While following the vehicle at normal speeds and a safe distance, the vehicle continued to drive at high speeds and reckless to the point of Shelby County and Sidney getting reports of the reckless driving," the release stated. "The vehicle continued into the city of Sidney where the vehicle crashed and the third subject was taken into custody by Shelby County Deputies and Sidney Police Officers."
The driver of the vehicle was injured in the crash and taken to Wilson Hospital in Sidney. After treatment he was taken to the Auglaize County Jail for an outstanding war-rant out of Auglaize County and for fleeing and eluding. The driver, identified as Scott McDonley, age 33 from Celina remains incarcerated this morning.
The other two occupants of the vehicle were identified as Kaylea Beougher, age 32 from Celina and Jeramy Hanjora, age 41 from St. Marys. Beougher was arrested for obstructing of-ficial business and Hanjora for a probation violation from Van Wert County. Hanjora was transported to the Van Wert County Jail and Beougher remains in the Auglaize County jail.


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HARRIS COUNTY, Texas -- Authorities have released surveillance video showing a possible suspect and vehicle connected to the murder of a Harris County Precinct 3 assistant chief who was murdered outside a courthouse in Baytown.
Asst. Chief Clinton "Clint" Greenwood was shot around 7 a.m. Monday shortly after arriving to his job at the Harris County courthouse on W. Baker Road near Garth Road.
Fellow officers rushed to his aid, and Life Flight was called to the scene. The deputy was airlifted to Memorial Hermann Hospital in the Texas Medical Center for treatment, but he could not be saved.
Authorities combed the area for the shooter, but no one was found. Two surveillance videos were later released; one showing a dark-colored SUV fleeing the scene and another of a man walking in the area. Investigators said it is too early to determine if Greenwood was the intended target, but because of his job role, it is a possibility.
Friends said Greenwood recently indicated that his life may have been in danger.
Greenwood's impressive career in law enforcement spanned 30 years.
Greenwood was appointed Assistant Chief Deputy with the Harris County Precinct Three Constable's Office on January 1, 2017. He previously served as a major with the Harris County Sheriff's Office as Commander of the Office of Inspector General, Internal Affairs Division, Legal Services and General Investigations.
Greenwood earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Rice University in 1983, and a Juris Doctor (J.D.) from South Texas College of Law in 1986. He is also a graduate of both the Senior Management Institute for Police, and the Federal Bureau of Investigation, National Academy, Session 263.
Prior to working with the Harris County Sheriff's Office, Greenwood worked with the Harris County District Attorney's Office as the division chief of the Police Integrity Division. He supervised the investigations of all officer-involved shootings, allegations of excessive force and general misconduct by police officers occurring in Harris County.
Greenwood started his own highly-successful law practice in 1989 where the focus of his work was defending police officers in criminal matters.
Greenwood gave back to the law enforcement community by being an instructor, having taught at the Houston Police Academy, Harris County Sheriff's Office Academy, Texas Department of Public Safety Academy and numerous other agencies throughout the United States.
Greenwood was a talented marksman, who shot competitively with his wife, Leatha.
Additionally, Greenwood represented police officers as a contract attorney with the Houston Police Officer's Association, Combined Law Enforcement Association of Texas and the Houston Police Officer's Union.
"Thousands of men and women faithfully wear the badge of a Texas peace officer day in and day out in Houston and Harris County," stated Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez. "They answer a high call to service for their fellow man. That was the call that Assistant Chief Clint Greenwood answered over decades of service. His bravery and sacrifice will not be forgotten and will not go unanswered."


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Fancy playing PlayStation 3 exclusive game titles such as Gran Turismo 5 on any iOS device? A company by the name of Pandaelf has recently cobbled together a system to deliver exactly this function.
The exact science behind the contraption is quite technical, but it basically utilizes a PC as the middleman between the Sony console and Apple product. Other major components include a keyboard, mouse, and capturing device connected to the console, as well as a custom-built version of the firm's everyAir software and an input interpreter running on the PC.
Pandaelf plans to release a fully customizable copy of everyAir in the future. Until then, check out the above iPhone and iPad demonstrations with in-game touch controls.
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The Internet is buzzing today after white supremacist presidential candidate Donald Trump was caught by hotel staff snorting cocaine.
Maria Gonzalez an employee at the Folks INN & Suites Hotel in Phoenix brought room service to his room witnessed it all.
"When I walked in I saw 3 naked prostitutes and maybe 100,000 in hundred dollars bills and a mountain of white powder on the table, I thought it was a dog on the floor sleep but it was his hair piece, he was bald and sweating like crazy. I asked him where to put the food and he asked me did I wanna take a hit, I told him no but I'll take some of that money, he called me a free loader, told me to get the f*ck out his room and go back to my country"
We reached out to Trumps campaign and he released a statement saying:
"I did not disrespect that woman she's a god damn liar and I don't do drugs I do business, when I get elected all hotel employees will have to be U.S. Citizens, they keep taking real American people's jobs and that will stop, not on my watch"
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A 54-year-old Pasadena man shot his wife to death with a .22-caliber Marlin rifle before turning the weapon on himself in an apparent slaying-suicide yesterday, Anne Arundel County police said.
Police found Harley Walker and his wife, Margaret, 53, dead in their home in the 7900 block of West Riverside Drive shortly after noon yesterday, said police spokesman Officer Randy Bell.
"We received a call from the couple's daughter at 11:51 a.m.," said Officer Bell said. "She called us to check on their well-being because she hadn't been able to reach them. The daughter did not know the couple was deceased."


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Proudly perched high atop the rolling green pastures of Mt Hay, Mt Hay Retreat is a private and tranquil haven simply a few short minutes from the heart of exclusive Berry Village yet a world away from care. Enjoying a majestic natural setting on New South Wales famed South Coast, Mt Hay Retreat ensures the experience of a lifetime.
Unique, private and ultra exclusive, Mt Hay Retreat is a boutique escape that is quite simply second to none. The suite is filled with natural light and designed as your own individual private escape.
Dominated by breathtaking views and offering a secluded and peaceful sanctuary well away from the cares and complexities of contemporary life, it is still only minutes from the heart of world famous Berry Village.
Amazing views and stunning accommodation
Serenely set on 360 acres against the majestic backdrop of Broughton Head, this magnificent property is a working farm embraced by native bushland and lush green pastures, with views that stretch uninterrupted across the rolling hills of the South Coast and beyond to the distant ocean horizon, Mt Hay Retreat is a lifestyle destination of rare distinction.
Refined, spacious and luxuriously understated.With king sized beds, kitchenette, expansive living area and an intuitive design that encourages seamless indoor/outdoor living includes a generous private deck with feature outdoor bath.
Complete with individual private garden and views that stretch uninterrupted across the landscaped grounds and nearby countryside of Berry to the sparkling ocean.
Additional features
• Large HD LCD TV
• Complimentary Wi-Fi internet access
• Reverse cycle air conditioning
• Soaring ceilings and fans
• High quality cotton bed linen
• Spacious ensuite bathroom with walk-in showers
• Lotions, potions, bathrobes and slippers
• Heated towel rail
• Tea/coffee making facilities and refrigerator
• In room safe, hairdryers, bathroom scales and ironing facilities on request
Set amidst extensive landscaped grounds, Mt Hay Retreat offers a wealth of facilities to cater to every need.
There is a shared 33 metre heated indoor pool and spa, a giant chess set, established fruit trees, hidden glades, tranquil dams, a kitchen garden and our sky scraping swing – all for you to enjoy.
Please note that Mt Hay has a strict no smoking policy and that due to the nature of the property we are unable to welcome children as guests.
We had a wonderful stay at Mt Hay retreat, and truly relaxed! The weather was beautiful and the accomodation was even better. Only thing I would change is the pillows - they were really uncomfortable and we woke up with a sore neck. Other than that it was amazing!
To the moment we arrived to the moment we left Anthony way extremely accommodating and helpful. The rooms were very comfortable and clean and the surroundings are a site to take in. Waking up and having a bath, with a cuppa and toast whilst over looking the mountains, walking the property and seeing the animals going to have a swim in the pool and drinks in the spa were the perfect combination for the weekend away.
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The staff at the Mt Hay Retreat could not have been more helpful. The site is a hidden gem in the hills behind Berry, with lovely, private big balconies looking out to the sea with modern utilities. The bathtub on the balcony was a special treat. Very handy to pop down to Berry for great Thai. Highly recommended.
This place is the best location for a completely chilled break away. The property is beautifully designed and appointed. Louise and Anthony were very welcoming and hospitable. We will definitely be back.
We enjoyed our stay and the weather was amazing we liked everything about the area
We left our three night stay feeling on top of the world. Every intricate detail has been thought through with exceptional quality, comfort and specialised service. We swam in the pool every morning and afternoon and admired the beautiful gardens and panoramic views from our king sized bed. It's on top of the world!!!
Dominated by breathtaking views and offering a secluded and peaceful sanctuary well away from the cares and complexities of contemporary life, it is still only minutes from the heart of world famous Berry Village with it's many coffee shops, several excellent restaurants and boutique shopping. Serenely set on 360 acres against the majestic backdrop of Broughton Head, this magnificent property is a working farm embraced by native bushland and lush green pastures. With views that stretch uninterrupted across the rolling hills of the South Coast and beyond to the ocean on the horizon, Mt Hay Retreat is a lifestyle destination of rare distinction. Celebrated the world over for its variety, natural beauty and many attractions, the NSW South Coast is alive with possibility. Under 5 kms to the heart of village life, Berry is a town like no other. Combining timeless country charm with contemporary culture, explore Berry to discover a vibrant cafe scene, boutique shopping experiences and exceptional restaurants. Held at the showground between 830am – 230pm on the first Sunday of each month, the Berry Country Fair offers the chance to pick up local produce and browse for collectibles, books, art, crafts and plants. Berry has several excellent restaurants including The Hungry Duck, SOUTH on Albany, Berry Wood Fired Sourdough Bakery, Savannah. Please be advised that advanced booking is essential. There are a large variety of excellent local wineries just a short drive away, including Coolangatta Estate Winery, Crooked River Winery, the Silos and Two Figs Winery. Only 15 minutes to the grand sweeping sands, rock pools and bushland of awe-inspiring Seven Mile Beach National Park, it is also little more than 20 minutes to the sleepy coastal hamlets of Gerringong and Kiama. Should golf be your passion, nearby courses include the Coolangatta Estate Winery (9 Holes), Shoalhaven Heads, Kangaroo Valley, Nowra and Gerringong. Why not make a trip further afield to Arthur Boyds Bundanon on the upper reaches of the Shoalhaven River, or the pristine beaches and national parks of iconic Jervis Bay? A breathtaking drive westwards will lead you through the rugged escarpments of Kangaroo Valley to the natural beauty, waterfalls and cozy villages of the Southern Highlands. For the more adventurous, there is a fabulous walk from the top of Woodhill Mountain Road to Drawing Room Rocks. Every step of this walk leads you closer to magnificent panoramic views. If you have a specific request or would like further advice or suggestions for activities during your stay please let us know and we will do everything we can to assist.


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The key to a good communication skill is to adjust every moment of conversation not to turn out being weird or some kind of an unintended joke to the other half. Like meeting new people, you have to be a good listener, or like pretend to be, because at some point, for instance, stating out..
"I love you because you're a good listener."
Is sure a sad thing. Because everybody's hypocrite and nobody's actually give a shit about some girl's talk or problems. We guys just wanna have sex with you.
What people really give shit is the impression. The first impression. That moment is where you should bring out the best of yourselves to show off to people of how awesome you may be.
And the first impression is very important, because it may change things. People usually would never wanna get to know a super wasted drunk guy in the liquor store compared to a normal good-looking, un-fucked up guy who's sitting in the bar having fun with his fellow friends.
Because to that drunk guy, people will never be able to forget of the first impression he gave to people, even if he woke up the next morning and turn into the normal guy you see at the bar. Well, let's just say that it's his bad luck for having such an awful day.
Enough of this crap everyone knows about.
What I'm gonna write tonight is about this certain moment which you don't get everyday with the exact same people. And the chances of people handling this situation smoothly is thin.
Yeah, it's about the moment where you just shut up without reasons. And eventually, even women [who as we know, talks a lot ] would surely have those things moving around. Yeah, you do.
Sigh, these sexist jokes are sure getting pretty lame.
Awkward silence. They should be treated in a funny way. Unless you're dealing with your angry boss or over-protective dad or anything, you should take a shot of it with your friends.
Remember the times back then in primary school, in the class where everyone of us kids would not stop making noises because we're too busy playing and enjoying our lifetime as a kid?
Geez, I miss those times.
Nahh, I'm not finished.
Well, speaking about mine, it sure does happen a lot. The greatest awkward silence in the whole class with a bunch of kids who sure can't take it being quiet, suddenly, without any reason, everyone seems to be pretty much in a silent moment for some seconds at the same fucking time, and that is all.
Don't you think those things are weird? Yeah, I know the Malay Muslims call these moments..
"Ha, malaikat tengah lalu.."
And the best part out of it was, every class has its own cool kid. Every time the awkward silence strikes out, the cool kid would make one joke, actually, the joke is quite offensive to Muslims anyway, but these cool kids, ain't giving shit and start trolling people in real life since 5th grade.
Cool Kid : *Tiba-tiba bangun dari kerusi dan sua dan hulur kaki ke hadapan* Malaikat lalu weh, tahan dia, kasi die jatuh. XD
And the whole class, including me, would burst out into laughter of the first offensive yet horrible joke I knew in my childhood. If you do those stupid jokes in the office or the class today, maybe people would misjudge you and think you're just stupid and insensitive. Strange, right?
Awkward silence, there's so many ways to bring laughter out of it.
Say, you make an intended joke at school, making fun of the guy who everyone laughs at [yeah, every college have those], but turns out it became a truly honest mistake about him..
YOU : Weh, tengok! Ni ha budak yang jatuh longkang semalam HAHAHAHAHA AAHHA AHAHAHA HHAA.
And when you realize you're laughin alone in the class, you bestfriend came to you and..
Member bisik : Psst, weh die baru dapat tau bapak die meninggal tadi duh..
Now that's the perfect awkward silence.
*God, I hope this never happens to me. It feels so awful, man*
And you have no idea of apologizing to the guy, or even do anything to handle the matter from being worst and you can't stop feeling bad every time you think about it.
These moments, it's just an illusion. It can make us feel bad, feel good, or even feel both. But the real cool thing to do about this moment is, to be making fun out of it.
Just like the cool kid with his "Malaikat" Joke. He really knows his stuff.
You see, whenever the moment of that awkward silence comes, suddenly the whole place became gloomy, moody, and everything you feel bad about, right?
And when you become the cool kid, and make everyone laughs, suddenly POOF! and everything goes away. Now ain't that just awesome?
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A high performing 11 – 18 specialist school for Maths and computing.
"An outstanding school" – ofsted 2013
Headteacher – Elaine Renavent
Teacher of Science: MPS
Wickersley School is seeking to appoint an ambitious Science teacher to join our Faculty in September 2018. You will find the Science Department to be an incredibly supportive and driven environment: we pride ourselves on our collaborative approach, with our commitment to share excellent classroom practice, coupled with our determination to ensure that all students achieve their full potential. As a central department in a teaching school, the continuous professional development which our teachers receive is second to none, with a range of opportunities for further development, as well as the opportunity to teach across the key stages. Indeed, in our large Sixth Form, we offer a broad and exciting curriculum including biology, chemistry and physics 'A' Level as well as BTEC Applied Science, all our Science courses are incredibly popular choices in both Y12 and Y13.
Wickersley School and Sports College is one of just 5 Teaching Schools in Yorkshire and was judged by Ofsted as "outstanding" in all categories in September 2013; our outcomes now put us in the top 5% of all secondary schools nationwide.
Closing date: Noon on Monday 4th June 2018
Application forms and further details are available by requesting a pack by e-mail to: email@example.com or by telephone on 01709 542147. You may also download this information from our website at www.wickersley.net Completed application forms should be returned to Sue Weinrich (PA to the Headteacher).
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Impact of Vegetation on Land-Atmosphere Coupling Strength and Its Implication for Desertification Mitigation over East Asia
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Desertification of the East Asian drylands and the consequent dust transport have been serious concerns for adjacent Asian countries as well as the western United States. Tree planting has been considered one applicable strategy to mitigate the desertification. However, the desired effect of the tree planting would not be brought to fruition unless the newly planted trees change the coupling characteristics between the land and the atmosphere. Based on this perception, we attempt to clarify the effects of vegetation on the coupling strength between the atmosphere and land surface, and we suggest the most efficient areas of tree planting for desertification mitigation in East Asia. Using regional vegetation-atmosphere coupled model simulations, coupling strength with and without vegetation was computed and compared with each other. An increased vegetation fraction reduces the coupling strength in June, July, and August (JJA), primarily due to decreased evapotranspiration variability. This effect is pronounced over the Manchurian Plains and the highly populated areas of Beijing and Tianjin. The reduced coupling strength tends to weaken feedback between soil moisture and precipitation as a maintenance mechanism of warm season droughts in the midlatitudes and subsequently decrease the probability of droughts, a finding that is reflected in the enhanced JJA mean soil moisture. However, some drylands like the eastern edges of the Gobi desert present marginal or even opposite changes in coupling strength, meaning a limited effect of vegetation on relieving droughts. Therefore, given limited financial and human resources, acupuncture-like afforestation, i.e., concentrated tree planting in a particular region where the coupling strength can be substantially reduced by vegetation, is an effective strategy to secure long-standing desertification mitigation.
This article was originally published in Journal of Geophysical Research, volume 117, in 2012. DOI: 10.1029/2011JD017143
Recommended Citation
Myoung, B., Y.-S. Choi, S.-J. Choi, and S. K. Park (2012), Impact of vegetation on land-atmosphere coupling strength and its implication for desertification mitigation over East Asia, J. Geophys. Res., 117, D12113, doi:10.1029/2011JD017143.
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The Multnomah County Medical Examiner's Office says are working to identify a man whose body was pulled from the Willamette River earlier this month.
The body was pulled from the river last Friday, Feb. 2. Officials say the man appears to be black, but could be of mixed ethnicity. He's about 30 or 40 years old, weighing 186 pounds and 6'0". He was wearing a black denim jacket with a patch for the Weyland-Yutani Corporation, a gray/brown striped vest, a gray tank top, dark-colored jeans and Harley Davidson engineer-style boots.
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Michael Farris, a former Justice Department prosecutor and the President of the Alliance Defending Freedom, claims that university speech restrictions will get worse in response to President Trump's first term in the oval office.
The Alliance Defending Freedom is a non-profit legal group that often defends conservative Christians from religious discrimination. In recent years, ADF has taken on free speech cases from students at public institutions of higher education. Recently, they defended a student at a community college in Michigan, who was jailed for passing out copies of the Constitution.
"The universities have control and I think it will get worse," he claimed last week when asked if speech restrictions at universities would decrease under President Trump."I think [universities] will react negatively to what is going on in Washington and tighten up the reins."
Farris encourages students to research the speech policies at their universities: "Students need to be vigilant about checking out their speech policies on campus, and if something is amiss or wrong, fight it."
Unfortunately, students at private institutions aren't afforded speech protections under the First Amendment in the way that students at public universities are, but the court of public opinion frequently encourages public universities to uphold their commitments to fostering open environments for all thoughts and ideas.
Although Farris believes that the campus climate will worsen for conservative and libertarian students as a response to Trump's administration, he claims that Trump's Department of Education "can intervene" and tie federal funding of colleges to their respect for students' expression, "in order to stand up for the Constitution," especially at public universities.


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After you purchase a beautiful new Craftsman's Bench humidor, there is one more step before you can start storing your favorite smokes, the seasoning process. The seasoning process is crucial to preserving cigars and if skipped, the humidor's cedar interior will actually rob the moisture from your cigars and ruin them. To ensure your cigars stay fresh, just follow these six easy steps:
Wipe the inside of the humidor – With a new sponge or cloth, wipe the entire interior of your humidor, including the lid and any trays with distilled water. Do not use any other type of water.
Place a wet sponge inside – Once you wipe down the inside, place a wet sponge on top of a plastic bag inside the humidor. Do not lay the sponge down directly on the wood and make sure it is not oversaturated with water.
Fill your humidifier – Fill your humidifier with distilled water and place inside the humidor.
Close the lid and wait – Close the lid to your humidor (with sponge and humidifier inside) and wait 24 hours.
Repeat – Remove the sponge and repeat the wipe down procedure in step 1. Close the lid and wait another 24 hours. Do not leave sponge inside this time.
Start using your humidor – Your new Craftsman's Bench humidor should be ready for use now. Feel free to load it up with your favorite J.C. Newman Cigars and enjoy a smoke for all your hard work. (If the cedar inside feels damp wait one more day before storing.)


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by Shari Roan
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Alabama state officials say they will offer programs, such as Weight Watchers and YMCA discounts, to help the employees get in shape and avoid the penalty. But health experts aren't so sure a punitive approach is the best way to lower healthcare costs. The American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine has published a list of tactics employers can use to help fight obesity. The list is made up entirely of positive incentives; nothing suggesting fines or penalties. Jeffrey Levi, executive director of Trust for America's Health and a health policy expert at George Washington University, told WebMD that the Alabama requirements could be interpreted as a genetic penalty for those who are predisposed to weight or cholesterol problems. "We need to recognize the complexity of these things," he says.
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Giving a second life to materials aged by history and time, otherwise unwanted, is our inspiration. By using re-cycling and up-cycling process, we turn them into a stylish and yet a valuable companion of our everyday life.
Each of our bags and accessories, made by recycled tarps and tents, seek to tell their stories of traveling from place to place, their history and their experience. The discolorations or "small imperfections" of the fabric are the result of many years of wear and natural aging, which adds charm, uniqueness and character to the bag.
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The Shoe
Our modern pointed toe flat.
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Navy blue and rose gold metallic solid with signature blue halo and black sole.
The Style
Jazz up jeans and a tee with this sparkly combo of deep navy and rosegold.
The Details
Fits true-to-size. Removable insole and 3D knit upper for seamless comfort. Machine-washable in cold, gentle cycle; air dry only.
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Powered by recycled bottles.
Rothy's are made with recycled fibers that are both soft and strong. Made on high-tech 3D knitting machines, there is little waste and no seams and are hand-assembled for high quality and durability. That means comfort for you and low impact for the planet.
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of Avechna, the Avenger reverberates powerfully, "Congratulations,
Morkarion, you are the Bringer of Death indeed."
You see Estarra the Eternal shout, "Morkarion is no more! Mourn the mortal! But welcome True Ascendant Karlach, of the Realm of Death!
That's factored in, actually! It only does that long calculation if level > 1, otherwise it's just esteem*100.Ssaliss said:That one will also be off at level 1, which AFAIK doesn't give any increase at all (level 2 gives +10%).


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Here is a listing of Newcastle Upon Tyne, UK concerts, events and tours in 2018 and major music artists touring throughout United Kingdom in Newcastle Upon Tyne, United Kingdom in twenty-eighteen. The concert dates in the City will consist of varies music acts to perform in over 1 venues; Newcastle City Hall located in the City of Newcastle Upon Tyne, England.
Tour itinerary below…
The most highly publicize music artists touring this spring, summer, fall and winter, that's most notable in selected venues is noted below. More confirmed dates for musicians nearing.
Upcoming Newcastle Upon Tyne United Kingdom Concerts, Events & Things to Do in Newcastle Upon Tyne, UK…
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Looking to find upcoming concerts and events in Newcastle Upon Tyne United Kingdom? Musicians and Comedians touring in Newcastle Upon Tyne. Find the locations, venues and tickets to see your favorite performer live in Newcastle Upon Tyne.


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Hundreds of thousands of native English speakers with no prior teaching experience begin TEFL jobs around the world every single year. You do not need to worry about speaking a different language as English will be the only language spoken in all of your classes. As the English language is your mother tongue, you are already halfway there to becoming a native English speaker teacher.
A small percentage of new ESL teachers have no certification and end up getting hired illegally ('under the table') which offers them no job security and instead gives them a worryingly high risk of deportation or substantial fines. This may seem a risk worth taking if you are a backpacker just travelling through that country for a few weeks, but please do think of the substantial sums of money the students and their parents are spending on the English tuition. If you want to be good at your job and have any interest in teaching for more than a couple of weeks then it is only fair to be prepared by studying beforehand.
The vast majority of ESL teachers possess TEFL certificates, having spent the previous few weeks studying how to teach English. Trustworthy, decent employers will demand that all of their English teachers possess a TEFL certificate. Even if you have taught students before in an informal context, without a TEFL certificate you probably won't ever see a genuine teaching employment contract.
There are many options open for would-be teachers to enroll on a short TEFL course – such courses can be completed either online or at a language centre or university ESL department in a nearby city. Once armed with a TEFL certificate from a reputable course provider, he or she is ready to begin the fantastic adventure of teaching English overseas.
Above and beyond the issue of deportation and fines, there are several crucial additional reasons why a TEFL course is more or less vital. Firstly, you will learn about teaching methodology, terminology, classroom management and lesson planning. Secondly, you will be given invaluable advice by experienced course instructors throughout.
More importantly, you will actually give lessons as part of your teaching practice modules. This will probably make you nervous at the beginning, but it will prepare you well for the 'real thing' when you begin your job overseas. Without that practice experience, just imagine walking into a classroom full of new students just a day or two after having arrived in a new country. It is likely to leave even the most confident a little worried to say the least.
If you study with others, you will also be able to form a small network of ESL teachers all of whom are about to embark upon the adventure of a lifetime in different countries. Make sure you make a note of everybody's contact details so that you can stay in touch online and update each other on your progress and offer tips and suggestions to people you are already familiar with.


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State Government
To meet budgetary needs, state governments nationwide are struggling to strike a delicate balance between administrative effectiveness and organizational efficiency. Challenges faced by state governments include shrinking revenues, rising expenses, constantly evolving service demands and never-ending public scrutiny. Hiring freezes and furloughs can only go so far as cost-cutting measures, and don't provide the sustainable framework to achieve solvency and long-term success. Further still, state governments must ensure that hundreds of agencies and counties can be integrated into the state's technology systems and operations. Panorama understands these unique needs and leverages a comprehensive range of management, technology and communications capabilities that holistically allow states to become more efficient and collaborative.
Panorama has designed proprietary service methodologies to enable states to innovate, deliver and operate more like a business than a public sector entity. In this environment, there's no room for error. Panorama has helped some of the largest state government agencies take on their toughest challenges while keeping a keen focus on their underlying mission to provide the best service possible to their citizens.
Our team provides solutions that are tailored to address the unique challenges faced by state governments. We leverage best practices from both the public and private sector as well as proprietary, fully-compliant methodologies.
To learn more about Panorama Government Solutions or its services, please contact Rich Farrell at [email protected]. Rich Farrell is a former U.S. Naval Officer with 13 years of technical and operational experience in military and government entities. As principal engineer and business developer at Cosmic Advanced Engineered Solutions, Rich oversaw business process improvements for multiple projects including the U.S. Air Force and the Department of Homeland Defense. In 2010, he received designation as an Associate Technical Fellow for the Camber Corporation. Rich is a graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy, where he received a Bachelor of Science in Engineering. He also holds a Master of Arts in Strategic Studies from the U.S. Naval War College and a Master of Science in Physics from the Naval Postgraduate School. He is currently pursuing his Master of Administration at the University of Colorado.
Panorama Government Solutions LLC has alliances with leading solutions providers and technology experts to strengthen our delivery capabilities and capacity while ensuring timely access to best-in-breed technologies. While maintaining our independence, we leverage these relationships to meet the resource demands of services-based projects requiring an initial large ramp up of staff. Our elite-level partnerships with industry-leading firms ensure our clients receive the right services, for leading prices, to produce exceptional results.
PGS is always looking for new partnerships to help best suit our clients' unique and individual needs. Small business entities/enterprises that are interested in potentially working with Panorama should contact us.
Panorama consultants have exceptional backgrounds in management and IT consulting. Our consultants are trained in our proprietary assessment, strategy, software procurement and implementation methodologies. They hold diplomas across a full range of disciplines, from business administration and economics to engineering and information technology. Because we provide a cross-functional team, our new hires work alongside seasoned specialists with years of industry and functional expertise. This management philosophy enables us to provide our clients with cutting-edge solutions that yield the greatest competitive advantage and value to our clients. Panorama is a certified small business entity (SBE) designed to help prime contractor reach their small business goals.
Panorama Government Solutions is the global leader in government management and independent enterprise technology consulting. We are an SBA-certified IT consulting company with both public and private sector experience. For further information, please download our capabilities statement.


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The UMass website has a "Sights and Sounds of the Spring Game" video.
USA Today features UMass A.D. Ryan Bamford on a story about the inventive way schools are scheduling games. Bamford knows what he's doin', my friends. Nice to have UMass on the cutting edge instead of behind the curve.
Quote from the article:
"It just so happens that (Gamecocks men's basketball coach) Frank Martin's wife is a track alum of UMass," Bamford said. "Frank was great. He said, 'This is a good RPI game, we've got do some of this on the road,' so he said home-and-home, it's no problem. Then, when I was looking to fill the 18 schedule in football, and we have probably more of an opportunity to do it again."
The Minutemen set up a similar deal with Georgia; they announced this week they'll play a football game at Sanford Stadium in 2018, and the two men's basketball teams will play a home-and-home series during 2017-18 and 2018-19"
A Fantasy Football writer has Tajae Sharpe as #16 WR in the NFL Draft.
A Vikings page has Sharpe among "Day Three Dandies"
A Milwaukee paper looks at how scouts' opinions of players (in this case quarterbacks) fluctuate. Despite all the money and "analysis", it's a crap shoot how a player will adjust to Pro Football. Every time a player goes up a level, it's a different game with different rules and challenges. The prototypical example is Pats QB Tom Brady, who had just about the worst Combine numbers in the history of the event, and didn't set the world on fire at Michigan either.
The Orlando Sentinel previews 2016 opponent Tulane.
The New Orleans Advocate says Tulane thinks they can run the ball this year.


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DJ Hector Fonseca visits me in the Proud FM studio to chat about his outstanding 12 year career as a DJ. Being #1 on the Billboard 20 times and collaborating with artists like Lady Gaga and Beyoncé hector is as accomplished and refreshingly humble as they come.
Hector also owns an indie Record Label Audio4Play, that focuses on LGBT DJ's and artists.
Tonight you can catch Hector spinning at Fly 2.0, 6 Gloucester St. at the Queer Choice Awards after party:


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Originally from Ipswich, Massachusetts, Connor came to Illinois in 2011 to attend the University of Chicago with hopes of becoming a teacher. While at school, they volunteered with the Neighborhood Schools Program, helped found the Dirt Red Brass Band, and studied French literature and music composition. After graduating in 2015, Connor joined Y.O.U. as a Summer Inspire Fellow and then remained with the organization as an AmeriCorps member at Washington Elementary. Along with their regular work in program, they particularly enjoy supporting youth in critically examining media representations of different cultures and identities.
Outside of work, Connor listens to and writes songs and music in various styles in search of a definite and intentional creative voice, usually focusing on mental health, gender, and self-creation. They can often be found biking around Rogers Park, Evanston, and especially near the lake, as their coastal life has left a special place in their heart for bodies of water.


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Get a Michigan Driver's License or Identification Card
State of Michigan Driver's License
To earn a Michigan driver's license, you must pass a written test, a road sign test, a vision test, and a driving test. Applicants are issued a limited-term license. This is only valid for as long as you are authorized to be in the US.
If you are a newly arrived student, a student changing academic levels, or a visiting scholar, and are eligible for a Michigan driver's license, you must wait two weeks after your I-20/DS-2019 has been activated by IPS to apply.
Step 1
Read the guide and study for the written and road sign tests using the booklet What Every Driver Must Know.
Step 2
Bring two documents to the Secretary of State Office in Houghton that show your Michigan address:
See Proof of Michigan residency list for all acceptable documents, or use two of these:
- Request a proof of residency letter IPS
- Valid passport
- Visa
- I-20 or DS-2019
- EAD card, if applicable
- I-797 in cases of change of status (e.g.: F-1 to H1B)
- Copy of Social Security card or letter of ineligibility from the Houghton County Social Security Office (located next to the Secretary of State office)
F-1 students with an approved 12-month or 24-month OPT must bring the EAD card, along with other proof of residency, to the Secretary of State office. Explain to the agent that you are on OPT, which means they can only verify your status using the EAD card's USCIS number. You might have to wait to renew your license if you are waiting for your OPT to be approved.
State of Michigan Identification Card
If you do not need a driver's license, but want extra identification, you can get a State of Michigan Personal Identification card at any Michigan Secretary of State office for $10. The identification requirements are the same as the identification requirements for a driver's license. You can only have one, a Michigan ID card or a Michigan driver's license, at the same time—unless your license has been restricted, suspended, revoked, or is a driver's license from another state. Questions? Review the Standard and Enhanced State ID Card fee chart.
Secretary of State Branch Office
902 Razorback Drive
Houghton, MI 49931
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
Wednesday 11 a.m.–7 p.m.


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This sublime venue in the prestigious area of Palais Royal is an ideal location for Showrooms, Fashion Shows, Press Events and Conferences.
The space is housed in a historical mansion with an impressive entrance. The space is comprised of seven rooms and the interiors are contemporary throughout. White-washed walls with parquet floors and modern spotlights create a sophisticated atmosphere. The space is malleable and the many rooms make this space flexible in terms of set-up. The main room also features a brilliant skylight which fills the space with natural light and adds character to the space.
A stone's throw from Jardins du Palais Royal and Rue de Saint-Honoré and Rue du Louvre, the location of this space is impressive and an exceptional location for organizations and brands to host one-of-a-kind events.


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I think integrating JetNuke with Apache DS would be a great combo. It is a Java port of the PHPNuke software. I also like how the phpBB software works but I think a Java port of it would also be good. I need to make time this weekend to pull down the Apache DS source code and put together a series of unit tests. Once I am familiar enough with it I plan to write up some integration docs and then choose a few open source community projects which could be integrated with Apache DS. Ideally I want to integrate a CMS, Forum and Jabber system to all use the same user directory. And any activity on the CMS or the Forum will have access to the presence awareness of the Jabber server. It looks like the Jive server is now open source so I may target that project. And I may build a Forum system from scratch. I wrote up some mock screens based on the discussions software at Apple.com. Here is the JetNuke website. http://www.jetnuke.org/ -- Brennan Stehling + http://brennan.offwhite.net/blog/
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Gianluigi Buffons agent hints hell announce his retirement and declares sorry to Gigio Donnarumma, but there will never be another Gigi.
The Juventus captain will speak at a Press conference on Thursday morning, where its almost certain hell announce hes hanging up his gloves.
I cant anticipate anything, Silvano Martina told JuveNews.
Hell tell the Press what hell do when he grows up the day after tomorrow.
His eventual farewell? It wont be like [Francesco] Tottis goodbye. Those celebrations belong to the fiery Roman style. Under the Mole I expect a salute similar to [Alessandro] Del Pieros.
Maybe 15 minutes before something will happen, maybe like the Ciao Platini banner. Itll be a tearful day, but a sober one.
Ive had the pleasure of accompanying the greatest goalkeeper in football history on his path. Sorry to Donnarumma, but there will never be another Gigi.
Buffon was benched for Sundays Roma game, watching on as his teammates clinched the Scudetto.
Everything was agreed with [Coach Max] Allegri because the Tricolore was already practically won. Its another historic achievement, but this season isnt just about Buffon. Juventus is an important reality where everyone is a protagonist.
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Reports and publications
Below are reports from ARC project 'Delivering Effective Protection to Victims and Prevention of Human Trafficking in the Greater Mekong Sub-Region'.
- Kneebone, S.Y.; Yea, S. and Ligam, M. Blue Dragon Children's Foundation, Child Labour From Hue to Sai Gon, Vietnam, report prepared under LP0990168 - 'Delivering Effective Protection to Victims and Prevention of Human Trafficking in the Greater Mekong Sub-Region' (April 2014)
- Kneebone, S.Y.; Yea, S. and Counselling, Research and Life Psychology (SHARE), Providing Psychological Support to Victims of Trafficking, Vietnam.
- Kneebone, S.Y.: Kenny, K, CSAGA, Report on Domestic Violence as a Vulnerability Factor in Human Trafficking (February 2015)
- 'ASEAN and the Conceptualisation of Refugee protection' in Abass A. and Ippolito, F., et al eds., Regional Approaches to the Protection of Asylum Seekers: An International Legal Perspective (Ashgate 2014) Chapter 13, pp 295-324
- 'Protecting Trafficked Persons from Refoulement : Re-examining the nexus' in Juss, S. and Harvey, C. eds, Contemporary Issues in International Refugee Law (Edward Elgar 2013) Chapter 5
- 'The Bali Process and Global Refugee Policy in the Asia–Pacific Region', Journal of Refugee Studies, (Oxford University Press 2014)
- 'Special Section: Developing Frameworks for the Protection of Trafficked Persons', Kneebone. S, International Migration, Volume 53, Issue 4, pp 3-8, August 2015
- 'Prevent, Protect , and Prosecute Human Trafficking in Mexico: Policy and Practical Recommendations', Rietig, V, International Migration, Volume 53, Issue 4, pp 9-24, August 2015
- Protection for Trafficked Persons in Viet Nam: Another National Security Discourse?', Hoang, T.T.P, International Migration, Volume 53, Issue 4, pp 25-36, August 2015
- Trafficking, Exploitation and Migration on the Thailand-Burma Border: A Qualitative Study, Meyer, S.R, Robinson, W.C, Abshir, N, Mar, A.A and Decker, M.R. International Migration, Volume 53, Issue 4, pp 37-50, August 2015
- 'Between Control and Support. The Protection of Unaccompanied Minor Asylum Seeks at Risk: The Dutch Case', Galloway, M., Smit, M. and Kromhout, M, International Migration, Volume 53, Issue 4, pp 51-61, August 2015
- 'No 'Magic Bullets': Children, Young People, Trafficking and Child Protection in the UK', Hynes, P, International Migration, Volume 53, Issue 4, pp 62-76, August 2015
Special Edition of papers from the International Journal of Human Rights Workshop in November with the Refugee Law Initiative. The theme of that Workshop was Comparative regional protection frameworks for refugees: Norms and norm entrepreneurs
- 'ASEAN, The Bali Process and the role of the UNCHR in building Refugee Protection in Southeast Asia'
- 'Networks and Partnerships on the Protection of Refugees: Building the Asia Pacific Refugee Rights Network'
- 'The ethics of burden-sharing through resettlement programs: the case of Australia in the Asia-Pacific region'
- 'The development of the Asia Refugee Legal Aid Network'
- 'The role of the UNHCR and NGOs in refugees protection in the Middle East: the good, the bad and the ugly'
- Refugee protection and responsibility sharing in Latin America: the solidarity programmes and the Mexico Plan of Action (MPA)


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CGIAR Research Program on Water, Land and Ecosystems WLE's vision is of a world in which agriculture thrives alongside vibrant ecosystems, and those engaged in agriculture live in good health, enjoy food and nutritional security, and have access to the inputs and resources they need to continuously improve their livelihoods.
Water & Food The CGIAR Challenge Program on Water and Food (CPWF) has included over 100 research-for-development projects and involved more than 400 partners. This work is done in river basins where 1.5 billion people – amongst whom half of the poorest people on Earth – live.
Agriculture | Circle of Blue Water News Section on the Circle of Blue website dedicated to water news related to agriculture
BSR – Food, Beverage and Agriculture BSR works with a broad range of agriculture, food, and beverage companies to integrate corporate responsibility into core business strategies
FAO – Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations leads international efforts to defeat hunger by helping developing countries and countries in transition to modernise and improve agriculture, forestry and fisheries practices and ensure good nutrition for all.
World Bank – Agriculture and Rural Development ARD works to reduce poverty through sustainable rural development


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- Were you looking for info on Witch Hunts?
The Wild Hunt (ワイルドハント Wairudohanto ) is an annual event designed to hunt and capture wandering ghosts. The event consists of 12 stages, each performed in a different place with one day difference. Each participant must capture the ghosts that appear and the stage ends once all are captured.
The elaborate experts trained for the Wild Hunt are called Wild Hunters and have gained popularity. Each one has magical weapons specially designed to capture the ghosts. While usually only they participate, other people can also be part of the Wild Hunt if they get a special permit.
The Wild Hunt can not be seen by ordinary humans. Only witches and other magical beings can see it, while the ghosts and the Wild Hunters are invisible to all the rest.


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Best Friend Forever
I guess it was the Megastar Sharon Cuneta first time to ever done such role. I mean I have watched her comedy movie before but this one is too far from what she has done in a comedy role. Ai Ai made a blast too, she also justify her role being the very happy gay and the was-not- aware mistress.
The movie serves also lessons to all married men out there, which even their wife work hard for the marriage to become successful, does not satisfy them still. They still look for another thing that they think it makes them happier. But what if the other woman somehow made friend to the original wife unknowingly and both become closer, of course it will be too painful for both women to know that they shared only one husband.
Anyway, I don't want to spoil you of telling the whole detail about the movie, you should see it yourself to enjoy it. Before I forget as KC is in the buzz telling about the Cameo role thing of Gabby in the movie, he is still so handsome especially when the camera slowly focusing his face. It was great, it is indeed a nice first move for both Sharon and Gabby to at least settle the issue behind. As KC said it has been a nice sigh relief for her as she has been stressed out because of this issue.


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Snow White is out of a job. Universal Pictures has decided to scrap their plans for a sequel to last June's Snow White and the Huntsman. Instead, they're gearing up for a spinoff that will focus more on her ax-wielding companion.
According to a Universal spokesperson, "The studio is currently exploring options to continue the franchise." Unfortunately, those options will have nothing to do with Kristen Stewart. They're shifting toward a Huntsman movie, and the actress won't be asked back. All the focus will be on the Chris Hemsworth character.
Up until recently, a Snow White and the Huntsman followup was secure with Stewart, Hemsworth and director Rupert Sanders expected to return. But now that's not the case. Stewart's out, and it's unclear whether Sanders will still be involved.
David Koepp was originally hired to write the sequel, but is being settled out of his contract. They're currently looking for someone new to take the series in another direction. In the beginning, the plan was to make two Snow White-centric films, followed by a Huntsman spinoff. But as you can see, they've flipped the script.
Universal hasn't fully explained why Stewart was given the boot. But considering recent events, we can take a wild guess.
Are you surprised Stewart was cut? Are you interested in a Huntsman movie?
(via The Hollywood Reporter)


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Grab this HOT ROM-COM! NOW AVAILABLE!
Unleash #TheKraken!
This whole rom-com thing is an awesome stress reliever LOL when done correctly … and (author) does it correctly! In between the the fun laughs, she wrote a really heartfelt story. A story that wasn't ridiculous. Just the people lol. It was real. It felt real. Every day. I felt like I could know them. I loved it!
I can't even begin to comvey the hilarity that these characters have. The dialogue is just sooooo ridiculous I couldn't stop reading with a big smile on my face! I cried real laughter tears people! And OMG Meridth is my new book girlfriend. She is me. I am her ~~ in personality only of course .. she is sarcastic and funny and just hates people … me 🙂 And do not get me started on Rob … honest to God you will not stop laughing from beginning to end .. in a very good way. #TRUST!
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Meredith definitely drank too much last night. Why on earth else would she have woken up without her purse, and the distinct memory of giving her number to a stripper? So gross.
The good news is, she never has to see him again. Except to get her purse. And to discover she did another terrible, horrible, very bad thing while drunk- she accidentally became a professional penis photographer.
Rob wishes more people would believe him when he says he truly is stripping his way through journalism school. It's the only way Millennials can afford school with no student loans. When Meredith quite literally stumbles across his path, he's super smitten. Sadly, she is less so once she sobers up.
Can he trick her into dating him?
Can she trick her mother into thinking she has a respectable job?
And can anyone recover once the internet picks up their story? It's a long shot for both of them.
Check out the entire series!
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Kayti McGee is a former Kansas Citian who now follows the Royals from Colorado. Besides writing, her hobbies include travel, cooking, and all thing Whovian. She also writes as the latter half of Laurelin McGee. Like her co-author Laurelin Paige, she joined Mensa for no other reason than to make her bio more interesting.