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11 Juicy Secrets From a Wedding Planner
You'd think that it's the couple who's most stressed out on their big day, but we often forget about the wedding planner behind the scenes. They don't have it easy; he or she has to deal with the event logistics, brides and grooms, their families, the vendors, and of course, the drunk guests. We really don't give them enough credit. A professional wedding planner of seven years (events for 10) answered all your burning questions on an IAmA, and damn, were her responses juicy. She's been to more weddings than anyone has ever needed to, which means she's really seen it all. Weddingdisasters, drunk guest stories, how many brides really handle stress the day of, and so much more are ahead. Plus, she also provided some really helpful tips for future married couples to consider for their own planning. See 11 of her standout secrets and tips.
1. How often are people left at the altar?
"Only in movies . . . If you shell out $50,000-$100,000 you're gonna call it off way before the final payments go out."
2. What is the most overpriced thing that isn't REALLY necessary that people buy/buy into for weddings?
"A wedding cake, explained below in another comment. Also, often, a videographer is not always necessary, as well as providing transportation for guests (unless the venue and hotels are far apart, then it's for safety). Take away gifts are not necessary. People come to your wedding — you gave them a good time, that's a gift enough. I've also mentioned before: utilizing a string quartet or a single instrument player from a music school will save you a lot of cash, plus students often have vintage instruments and they rarely have an ego. They're so stoked to play. Chair covers are a waste as well . . . basically anything you see on David Tutera or any of the wedding shows! These shows create unrealistic expectations. It's also increasingly easier to print your own invites, programs, etc. Go on Etsy and get something truly custom or a mom-and-pop print shop. I've heard about 'wedding insurance' and think that's garbage, too."
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3. What are some drunk wedding stories?
"I wear a diamond ring on my left hand so that everyone thinks/assumes I am married. Towards the end of any event the guys start to realize I'm the only girl there without a date and hit on me. It's easier to say I'm married and have a fake walkie-talkie conversation."
"I had one wedding where everyone was so wasted they called a drug dealer. I had security stop him at the door and not let him in. I'm no fool."
"I had a drunk bride fall down the stairs. She was such a diva I didn't care."
"I had a drunk groom scream at me because I wouldn't allow him to put kegs in a venue's bathtubs. (The tubs were from the 1920s, come on!)"
"I caught two women having sex on a rooftop and the security guard would not stop them. I flashed the lights on and off and closed the roof. They had met at the wedding and apparently really hit it off."
4. How often are brides actually horrendous?
"Almost always it's someone else . . . a mom of the bride, an aunt, some sort of drunk step parent; the brides are almost always OK. Fun fact: a lot of brides take Xanax."
5. Weirdest request? Biggest disaster?
"I could go on for DAYS about the weirdest requests. The most recent is a bride asking if she could have a chimp come to the wedding 'for entertainment.' I said no."
"Luckily, no disasters yet (fingers crossed). Although one bride through my timeline way out of wack. She delayed hair and make up by two and a half hours so she could do yoga and go swimming. Then we had a seated dinner where I hired an artist to hand paint the table cards. Everything was laid out so that the escort cards corresponded to the table cards and I had three assistants helping seat people. Each table card was a specific species of tree so there were no 'table numbers.' My team memorized these trees and the placement of tables so that when all 200 guests came to them to be seated they could bang it out quickly. The artist came up with his own trees on a whim and clusterf*cked the whole seating. I still cringe when I think about that stupid one."
6. How many cocktails do you down before dealing with the bride and her mother on the day of the wedding?
"I will have a glass of champagne during the ceremony after she goes down the aisle and will also have some whiskey in my coffee at cake time . . . It's how I deal with everyone."
7. Have you ever had either a groom or bride ditch out on the big day? Tell all the juicy details!
"I have had a couple call me after months of planning and tell me they eloped. They still had a huge party but that was a shocking phone call. Other juicy stuff . . . I've been jacked against a wall by the father of the groom while he screamed in my face, I have been cornered by a DJ in a similar manner, and I have been assaulted by a cater waiter. Drunk people are idiots. Always."
8. DJ or live band? Buffet or plated? Best man/woman speeches or no speeches? Open bar or cash bar? Wedding cake or alternative dessert?
Have both — have live music for the ceremony and cocktail hour and a DJ for the rest. Live music for a ceremony is helpful because a song can be stretched out or shortened depending on your needs.
I am a fan of buffet or small plates where guests get to have four to six smaller entrees. I can't stand seated dinners. I really can't. You are stuck with the same eight people and lose two hours of fun sitting down. Also, a seating chart is the most stressful part of any wedding. Hands down.
Have speeches from the best man, the maid of honor, and also a parent(s) if they pay for everything. (If they aren't paying, the parents can do a speech at the rehearsal dinner.) Also, you and your SO should give a thank-you speech (works best at the time of cake cutting).
Open bar, the whole night, otherwise it's tacky (sorry). If you want to cut costs at the bar, offer beer, wine, and two specialty cocktails only.
Wedding cakes are expensive and almost never taste good. If you have a beautiful cake, it's gonna taste gross and be a few days old. I like a small wedding cake to cut and then have other desserts. I love a dessert bar or passed sweets — something fun like vodka-infused snow cones, but I really can't stand candy bars (a bar of candy).
9. What are some cool, unique ideas for wedding invitations?
"One of my favorite invites was a telegram. The guests were coming from all over the globe, so it really made sense but was so simple and unique. Very vintage."
10. What is the craziest wedding or event you ever had to organize?
"Craziest event: Renting a tarmac and hosting an event for the unveiling of the new line of Learjets. We turned an airplane hangar into a makeshift kitchen for catering in 90-degree weather. Asphalt in an airport seemed insanely hot and our neighboring hangar was for the models for hair and makeup as we hosted a fashion show as well. It was a riot to have the chefs sweating over steak skewers and half-naked models bugging us for food, all sweating and drinking champagne together with insanely rich guests eating oysters on a tarmac with private planes. Insane."
"Craziest wedding: Seven-day Pakistani wedding. Seven venues, seven color schemes . . . essentially seven weddings. If I could specialize in Middle Eastern weddings, I would."
11. Does your job drive you insane sometimes?
"Yes. Clients seem to forget they are not some sort of special snowflake and it drives me insane. Also, it can be stressful and I have to treat each client as if they actually are some sort of special snowflake. So, if I have a wedding in the coming week, I'm also dealing with the weddings for future weekends and can have 10 "emergencies" all at once. I just have to prioritize them. I'm also on call 24 hours a day, seven days a week. I check my cell phone at dinner dates, I wake up in the middle of the night to read emails. It is what is it and I can't imagine it any other way. Also, it's difficult to plan vacations or do weekend trips but I try to get away as much as I possibly can. Lastly, it's annoying to go to other people's weddings, events, clubs, etc. because I end up mentally ripping them apart in my head. It's a sickness."
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Cop couple opts for a smaller wedding, donates their savings to charity
"What? How can you not have a big wedding? What will relatives say? What will society say?" These are just some of the questions that the elders in a "traditional" Indian family would generally say when their children tell them they wished to have a small and intimate wedding ceremony.
However, these cop couple defied norms and went on to shatter stereotypes by opting for a smaller wedding ceremony and giving up all the money they saved to charity. According to a report in Hindu, police officers identified as Manoj Patil and Sarita Laykar chose to ditch the big fat Indian wedding and chose to have low-key ceremony on April 28 in Kolhapur district.
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"Manoj called me two days after he visited my house with his family, and asked to meet. Curious, I agreed. I was left astonished by what he told me as I, too, have grown up seeing lavish weddings. He left it to me to decide how our wedding should be, and when I put the idea to my family, they liked it too," the daily quoted Ms. Laykar as saying.
The report further stated that the couple donated Rs 50,000 Naam Foundation an NGO which looks out for the families of martyrs and farmers. Rs 30,000 was donated to a school in Dewle village where Manoj grew up, Rs 30,000 was given to a gram panchayat for the canal project. Rs 10,000 was donated to a Hanuman's temple in the village while Rs 5,000 was given to a public library in a village in Kolhapur.
They also reportedly have Rs 50,000 left with them. The newly-weds are trying to figure out other ways they could help the needy.
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Historic Charm
From glitz and glamor to classic grandeur or rustic charm, New Orleans and the surrounding areas have countless historic sites where you can live out your fantasy wedding. Below are 10 of our favorite locations steeped in history.
Stella Plantation
Relaxation is key at Stella, which books just one wedding a day, so there's no need to rush. The 250-year-old home is one of the oldest working plantations in the state, still harvesting crawfish and satsumas. Couples can choose to be wed inside the carriage house, within the circle of citrus trees, or beneath the shade of the historic oak trees that line the 1,500 acres. While most take advantage of the grounds' natural beauty, the main house is also available.
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Southern Oaks Plantation
Southern Oaks was never a working plantation, however, it definitely has the same grandeur. Southern Oaks has three acres of grounds, an elegant main house with a large front porch, three live oaks, dripping with Spanish moss and plenty of special features. Owner Bobby Asaro makes it his mission to make each wedding stand out as a truly New Orleans experience. Asaro offers home-cooked catering, carriage rides, fireworks shows and even a personal parade, complete with floats. The venue can accommodate up to 400 guests.
The Berry Barn
A working produce farm, the Berry Barn on the North Shore offers a provincial backdrop without slipping into kitsch. The barn can accommodate up to 300 people and offers both indoor and outdoor spaces. Inside, the floors and ceilings are hardwood, with both brick and hardwood on the walls. When paired with the custom wagon wheel chandeliers and the fairy lights and draperies flowing from the rafters, the effect is more rustic elegance than down-home country.
Melrose Plantation
Melrose does not have any room or hall dedicated to weddings or events, so only book here if you're looking for an outdoor wedding. That being said, the grounds of this historic home are dripping with antebellum beauty. With 200-year-old oak and magnolia trees lining the seven-acre property and the Big House towering in the background, the effect is striking. Between 200 and 250 people can be accommodated and catering is not provided.
Nestled between the bustling French Market and the quiet Mississippi is Marché. Once a part of the market, it is now a strikingly elegant space for events. Marché is made up of two rooms, the main room and the terrace which is a balcony overlooking the Market, which offers a panoramic view of the river and the streets of the French Quarter. Sit down dinners and reception-style options are available, and the space can fit up to 150 or 250 people.
Louisiana Castle
A replica of an English Keep-style castle, the Louisiana Castle offers a different kind of history. The castle, complete with turrets, would fulfill any aspiring Cinderella's dreams. There's even a throne room, with thrones for a king and queen as well as a suit of armor. The 10 acres of land are filled with lush greenery, a pond with lily pads and a large pavilion, where the ceremony can be held if the Grand Ballroom doesn't suit your taste. Catering, a DJ and custom-designed cakes are included.
St. James Hotel
This historic hotel does not offer event spaces, however they do have beautiful accommodations that provide perfect lodgings for bridal parties looking for a classic New Orleans feel. Once a Union hospital during the Civil War, the hotel is rich with legend and lore. It was refurbished in 2012, with all new wood floors and traditional New Orleans decor. The hotel works with your bridal party to make your stay as comfortable and luxurious as possible.
Cedar Grove Plantation
Built in 1790, this home has been everything from a sugarcane plantation, to a train station, a brothel, a restaurant and now an event space. As the oldest standing building in Jefferson Parish, its history is undeniable. Romance is infused throughout the home, making it an ideal venue for a wedding. Couples have access to the entire plantation, which includes the chapel, ballroom, pavilion and gardens. Anywhere from 50 to 350 guests can be accommodated, in-house catering is provided, as is a DJ.
This 182-year-old, classic plantation-style house now serves as a bed and breakfast, an upscale restaurant and events venue. Couples can rent out the entire home (for a minimum of 150 adults), which includes the grounds, restaurant, bars and all of the suites in the historic mansion. Annadeles is boldly reminiscent of southern class and luxury, without feeling too extravagant. Up to 300 guests can be accommodated and catering is available.
Nottoway Plantation
If you're searching for the biggest, grandest, most extravagant wedding you can imagine, look no further than Nottoway Plantation. Think "Gone With The Wind" on glamour-steroids. The house was built in the 1850s as a sugarcane plantation and is the largest antebellum mansion in the south. Offering an array of lavish accommodations, pampering is no question at Nottoway. Both indoor and outdoor ceremonies are available, as well as three different ballrooms for the reception.
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or the camera doesn't work or something
You were trying to call that person maybe perhaps the microphone is not activated on their computer
maybe you if you are not busy, not to maybe the second hour
Something I might have to try tomorrow
Uh...It works to call them sometimes! Blake has called me but unfortunately I was busy.
MIne is open line Thursday Rush Limbaugh has open line Friday, I have Open line Thursday. Although no one ever calls me. Maybe I need to do like you do and call them
You too Bloviator!
In more ways than one!
later people
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She's a beautiful lady!
is ruth ann married?
Later Blo!
Thanks Ruth Ann! :wink:
Have a great day everybody!
Thanks for listening!
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Don't Want to Miss a Thing~Aerosmith
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Informational Interview
First of all I thought informational interview is the toughest task of the assignment but as I completed it I felt that I should do it again. First of all I searched for person from the former fellows of Amal Academy but failed to decide to whom I should make call. Then I made call two people.
One person Usman Ashraf who is doing job as Software Quality Assurance (SQA) Engineer at Systems Ltd. He is my senior. First when I made him call he was busy in his work and I was asked to make him call later on. But when he got free time he informed me through message. Then I made him call and told him that I have been given an assignment from Amal Academy for the informational interview and asked him few questions regarding his job. I asked him these questions.
1. What is your current job status?
2. How did you achieve this status?
3. Do CV writing and communication skills matter or only IT skills?
4. If I want to get this status/post what should I do?
5. Can you please suggest me any book or website to prepare the entry test?
6. Are you satisfy with your current salary package?
7. Do you know any person who can help me in getting this job?
He is really a nice man and guide me in such an amazing way that I have also planned to guide my junior in the same way. Then I said thanks for his time. And he also said to me contact him as my degree is completed. And he advised me to send my CV, He said I will send your CV to HR Department because as the new vacancy is announced you will be informed
After that I made call to my teacher Sir Faizan Arshad who has taught me SAT when I was preparing my test for LUMS that time he was also the student of LUMS. Currently he is doing job as Assistant Manager at Gift University. I asked him very interesting questions. As I am from IT field and he is the man of Marketing and management. I asked him, can a person from IT apply for management jobs? He said yes a person from IT field can apply for the management jobs. But I was advised to change the format of CV. I was informed that if I want to apply for the management jobs I will have to show some subjects of management in the CV.
Besides this I asked him when should start applying for jobs? Should I wait for the completion of degree or not? He advised me to start applying for jobs right now. I was told that before the completion you should apply for jobs in maximum firms and appear in maximum interviews. Moreover I was told to make one page CV and cover letter. Then he suggested me to make an account on LinkedIn and Rozee.pk and told him I have already made an account on Rozee.pk and I will try to make on LinkedIn as well. Then I was advised to send him CV for suggestions.
Besides these two persons I met with four other people personally. I asked them same questions they also guide me in the same way. They told me to make best CV and Cover letter, according to them because these two things are very important in getting any job. They also advise me to apply in maximum firms before the completion of degree.
From the learning point it was great experience for me. I took this informational interview very first time in my life. This informational interview helps me in learning cultural of the organizations. This informational interview also teaches me recruitment procedure of different firms. Moreover this informational interview provides me an opportunity to talk with some professional people who are currently doing jobs in well reputed organizations because it is possibility they would not have told me so much information if I had not given them the reference of informational interview. At the end Thanks Amal Team for giving me an opportunity to meet with such professional people.


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GOMORRA (Matteo Garrone, 2008, Italy) The Camorra is a brotherhood of incestuous violence, ruled by a monetary monarchy whose goal is absolute power by any means necessary. GOMORRA deconstructs the gangster genre, raping the glamorous Hollywood charade: this is a dirty, bloody conflict, a war without boundaries, people without morals or allegiance except to promote their own survival. Director Matteo Garrone's cinema verite depicts the slums and filth of Naples, his technique eschews quick flashy gimmicks, which anchors our perspective into this decadent environment, and creates a palpable friction of bloodshed and adrenaline fear. The narrative is segmented into five characters which accomplishes two important goals: first, it allows us a visual access to disparate elements of the infernal workings of the Camorra syndicate; second, it lets the viewer step backwards and become observer without too much emotional investment into the characters. We feel almost numb to the violence and greed, rooted in the power of the almighty dollar, and we are able to distance ourselves and contemplate the film intellectually, to judge each situation and its implications. We see Marco and Ciro as unlikable punks who get what they deserve, but we also feel a pang of regret at their demise: after all, they are just products of a poisoned environment. Robert and Pasquale, though their stories never intertwine, are humanity's hope: they walk away towards their own destiny, attempting to take control over their own lives, no longer indentured servants whose body is a machine at the mercy of a demagogue. A film of power and urgency, the film ends with Pasquale's truck disappearing into the night, the long and winding road ahead, and a dire warning concerning the toxic organization whose infection continues to spread worldwide. (B+)
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It's been awhile since I posted an interview feature on the blog, but I didn't want this guy to slip away before he saluted ol'USU farewell. Ernie Gentry is a third year graduate student in the ceramics program, a long standing resident here in the studios of USU and one heck of a funny and fabulous character. Ernie has been around these parts for the past six years, arriving back in 2004 one week after getting hitched to his southern belle, Sage. Ernie is also a southerner, hailing from Clinton, Mississippi and a product of Ol'Miss' a.k.a. University of of Mississippi's BFA program. His classified 'special ' student status here in Logan eventually led him into the MFA program, which he began in 2007 and is now about to finish! Hooray Ernie!
Why USU?
Back at Ol'Miss, Ernie had based his undergraduate thesis work on John Neely's salt firing research, for which he was keenly interested in. But when prompted as to why he picked USU to do graduate studies, he insisted that it was the energy and vitality of the studios that he picked up on immediately on a trip out to visit the faculty and facilities. Ernie was well familiar with the reputation of the program and it's faculty, and was most impressed with how everyone seemed to be both welcoming and helpful during his visit, not to mention inspired to work.
Why clay?
Ernie actually wasn't overly impressed with the medium of clay when first introduced to it in his first ceramics class, an elective that he took at a Junior College and took much more of a liking to painting. It was only because he actually failed that first co
urse that he had to take it again, at which point a better and more inspiring teacher won him over and ultimately changed the course of his career.
What inspires you?
"Anything and everything", says Ernie. His current body of work embodies his fascination with interesting and foreign objects. Ernie is inspired by everything from Mid-century design, chinese bronzes, to African currency and old age undergarments! This guy loves to find inspiration from objects that were once useful and have been taken out of their functional context and now have instilled value.
What's next?
Ernie and Sage are off to Cedar City, UT in less than a fortnight. Sage has been working equally as hard as Ernie while he's been playing around with mud, and she is graduating this year as well from a Master's program in Landscape Architecture. She's landed a sweet position in the southern part of the state and Ernie has a couple of solo exhibitions planned for this summer.
We're super stoked that they aren't moving too far, and hope to visit them in their new parts in the fall, perhaps to get in some of that sightseeing we keep talking about and maybe they'll serve us up some of that yummy southern cooking they excel at. Jambalaya! And congrats to you both.


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Inclusion and Exclusion in Amsterdam's Changing Red Light District
The Red Light District of Amsterdam is a popular destination for a growing number a young people, increasingly tourists, who like to party, have sex and take drugs. This paper examines how the recent urban regeneration process in the Red Light District of Amsterdam that aims to 'restore the balance between entertainment and liveability' contributes to various processes of inclusion/exclusion in a popular nightlife district. The discourses used to legitimize the regeneration policy is a story around fighting crime and excesses of prostitution such as coercion, exploitation and human trafficking. Migration plays a dominant role in this process of exclusion and sex workers are now being excluded from the area by closing down their workspaces. Our research, based on interviews with residents and entrepreneurs in the Red Light District, shows that residents' complaints are however most of all related to noise and nuisance produced by tourists (and not so much by sex workers) who are blamed for 'having taken over the area' and for misbehaving. Local residents increasingly avoid the area as they do not feel they belong there anymore. Within these complaints class-based preferences for certain types of entertainment figure widely. Paradoxically the high-end creative industries that are financially stimulated by the city council to start a business in the area are not able to compete with the tourist aimed 'Nutella' and cheese shops being opened in the area adding to the 'cheaper' atmosphere the area had to get rid of.


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5 steps to Help Trees Survive Winter with Little Damage December 7, 2015
Just like your sturdy snow boots keep you safe and warm throughout winter, your trees need the same treatment. As you may have guessed, you won't find snow boots in their size.
Instead, there's a better way to keep your trees safe and strong this winter. With five, simple steps, your trees will stand sturdy in the heaviest winter storms.
A bit of prep now keeps your trees shapely and healthy while avoiding damage from fallen tree limbs.Read More
Protecting Trees From Snow and Ice Damage December 1, 2015
Winter scenery can be quite beautiful with bright, white snow covering our yards, and bare trees dusted with flakes. But as temperatures get cooler and snow gets heavier, Mother Nature's decoration on our trees can end in a not-so-pretty result.
Snow and ice that packs on to tree branches can lead to stress and potential damage. Trees like evergreens and clump trees (such as birch and maple trees) tend to suffer the worst damage, while younger trees tend to survive better in ice storms.
Whatever type of tree you're dealing with, being proactive before and after snowfall can help maintain tree health.Read More
Davey Employees Honor Veterans with a Day of Service November 10, 2015
Arborists and tree care professionals across the nation banned together on Sept. 23 for the first "Saluting Branches: Arborists United for Veteran Remembrance" day of service.
More than 1,100 volunteers spent their day at National Cemeteries across 20 states to give back to our nation's fallen veterans.
Davey employees made up more than 110 of these volunteers, providing care for cemetery grounds and trees. For some, the experience went beyond tending to trees; the service allowed them to honor family and friends who served in the U.S. Military.Read More
Complete Your Spring Checklist the Right Way for Happy, Healthy Trees May 22, 2015
The sun is shining and trees are budding! Davey is on the air to talk trees this spring season. Davey is proud to appear on Pittsburgh KDKA, News Radio 1020 station this spring, summer and fall. Every other Sunday morning, one of our local district managers will discuss several tree and landscape topics—some of which we will feature on the Davey blog!
Davey Tree Arborist on the Air: Last week, Todd Sherbondy, district manager of Davey's East Pittsburgh residential tree care services, discusses spring checklist dos and don'ts with radio hosts Doug Oster and Jessica Walliser of "The Organic Gardeners." The following script is based on Sherbondy's interview.
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today on my training schedule i have to run 6 miles at a 16.24 pace. oddly, i am excited about it. i woke up thinking about it and am anxious to get to the gym.
i am starting to actually feel good about myself and the habits and lifestyle i am creating. and it scares me to death. i have always thought that if i genuinely felt good about myself and what i look like that it is prideful and cocky. i know i need to have a healthy self-esteem but it freakin' scares me to death that when the thought crosses my mind, "i do look good tonight," that the weight is gonna be slapped back on me like playdough.
weight had been my own battle my entire life and i am determined to beat it correctly this time.


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The best South Carolina recruiting present for Will Muschamp
The old adage that it's better to give than to receive doesn't apply to college football. Fans who follow South Carolina recruiting know that to be true.
In this world where talent acquisition is the name of the game, it's far better to receive gifts in the form of star recruits than not.
With 22 commitments already on board with South Carolina, just a few targets remain for the Gamecocks' 2017 class.
What's the best recruiting gift for Will Muschamp & Co.?
Muschamp's staff already addressed the need for speed at wide receiver, defensive back and linebacker.
Adding more big guys is the priority as the Gamecocks hit the backstretch to National Signing Day. While there are five linemen committed, the South Carolina coaches want more on both offense and defense.
Javon Kinlaw kept South Carolina on his list even though he pulled the plug on his commitment to South Carolina. The former Goose Creek (S.C.) High School standout is also considering Alabama and Southern Cal.
Kinlaw, who the Gamecocks placed at Jones County Junior College in January, will take official visits to all three schools in January.
Muschamp stays in contact with Kinlaw, the No. 1-ranked junior college strong-side defensive end.
Wyatt's visit plan
Let's go ahead and toss former South Carolina commitment Devonte Wyatt into the conversation. Now pledged to Georgia, Wyatt left the door open for the Gamecocks and plans to take an official visit next month.
Wyatt, a 3-star defensive tackle from Towers High School in Decatur, Ga., is also considering Alabama and Florida.
Gary's Georgia alternatives
On offense, 4-star tackle Tony Gray is the top-rated remaining target. Gray, who is from Grayson High School in Loganville, Ga., continues to be courted by Georgia. Although the Dawgs are thought to be running ahead of the pack, Gray didn't include them on his official visit list.
South Carolina, along with California, Missouri, Oklahoma and Florida were announced earlier this month as official visit destinations.
Gray visited South Carolina in the fall for the Tennessee game.
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So...one interesting thing about having to score these meals is that exterior influences can come into play. For instance, I don't believe it was any fault of the burger or fries but I just wasn't feeling too well. Could be because it was actually fairly sunny and warm outside, and I kept my hoodie on so the sun wasn't in my face. Either way, not feeling that great took away a bit of the enjoyment from the meal.
Onto the meal itself. Here I give you a rare glimpse of the burger still packaged without the ingredients touched. As you can see, there are two tomato slices. That is not desirable and I promptly removed one after I took this picture. The fries, while not perfectly salt and peppered, were actually better "Seasoned" than most of the recent times. The burger itself was pretty good, but about 2-3 bites of bun + tomato were wasted as the meat must have been lopsided and was gone before the rest of the burger.
And from what I can tell, this is the only receipt with a red stripe on it.


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At a conference in the Austrian Alps this week I got the opportunity to meet a company who was apparently 'going places'.
In the past year, Barracuda Networks has merged with Austrian firewall provider Phion and this week released the first major launch since then, what it calls the NG firewall.
At the EMEA partner and customer summit in the alpine village of Alpbach, president and CEO of Barracuda Networks, Dean Drako, described Phion and Barracuda as being 'better together than ever before and together we do a lot more and reach more people'.
He claimed that the Barracuda Networks portfolio 'had a hole and Phion had what I called the best firewall but without a worldwide reach'. This led to the release of the NG firewall, an effective evolution of its traditional firewall launched in 1999.
He said: "Better security is hard and getting harder, hackers are getting smarter. We have a lot of data and a lot of analysis to provide better security for our customers. We will be using the data for better sight into the NG product relatively quickly.
"A major milestone is the SMP (semantic multi-processing) world. All applications are available with VMware and Microsoft hypervisor to be virtualised, a web filter will follow shortly and we will continue with that in a big way. This is an opportunity, as customers are rapidly going to virtualisation, rolling out secure architecture and this is an opportunity to roll out the NG firewall also."
The merger between Phion and Barracuda Networks, according to Drako, benefited both companies as Phion 'is a great company but needed better reach and we had a great product line but not a traditional firewall product – marriage made a large strategic sense for both of us'.
Wieland Alge, general manager of EMEA for Barracuda Networks and the former CEO of Phion, claimed that the summit and the launch of the NG firewall marked the end of Phion. He said the problem was Phion's reach was contained to the German speaking region and in a recent Benelux and UK trip he said he lost an hour explaining who Phion was.
Asked if the NG firewall came about as a result of the acquisition, Alge said: "NG means something, it was developed in 18 months and as a result of the acquisition there has been more focus."
Commenting, Steve Pao, vice president of product management at Barracuda Networks said that the firewall and NG control centre was a little ahead of where the company was, as it started an appliance strategy with the design of the box.
He said: "There is a management umbrella called Barracuda control centre to manage appliances over multiple locations. The NG firewall was built from ground up, with management and lessons learnt from Phion that a management platform offered centralised policy, but Phion management centre also makes boxes work better together. It is not just about configuring it is how they work together."
Drako said: "Phion had the best management centre on earth but Barracuda not so, so if a user has Phion for central management and wants to use another Barracuda product they will have to learn how to use it but it is on the roadmap to get better integration."
Klaus Gheri, vice president of product management for Europe at Barracuda Networks, said that the company could now offer 'something for everyone', as the NG has a certain audience. He said: "This concludes the ramp transition. There are three key areas of benefit: usability with the user interface improved and great improvement to get the box moving in ten minutes; the performance switch to 64-bit has taken a long time but it is a major milestone and boosts performance with multi-core and once you upgrade. You will see the benefit and sometimes it is the most valuable and from my perspective it is a major achievement.
"Also operability – we offer recovery technologies and have engineers who want to see what is going on. What if you get a call and a box in Montevideo is dead. Do you send someone out? Maybe it is the disk that is wrong, admin can access the box and come up with conclusions remotely and if the power fails it really happens. With 50 boxes this is happening."
There are significant movements to virtualisation for Barracuda Networks too. Pao said that it was already shipping in form factor and offered virtual versions of its SSL VPN and spam and virus firewall.
In terms of a virtual firewall, he said that the company entered the marketplace 'to make products easier to deploy'. With the challenge of installing software and then the constant securing and patching of the operating system, the work done alongside VMware has led to more demand for core product lines and virtual appliances than the rest of the marketplace expected.
"We think the virtualisation component will continue to take hold, also the ability to protect virtual networks will be a big driver. It is our expectation that all appliances will be offered virtual, fitting in with how people are virtualising today," said Pao.
Speaking to SC Magazine Drako said: "This is an evolution and not something new, we did it ten years ago and this is the next revolution. The interesting thing is Phion were the first to ship the next-generation firewall and user and application aware firewall before consumers demand a next-generation firewall and when preparing this we said that 'next-generation' is the obvious thing to call it."


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With all the contract squabbles continuing, are the Eagles about to give [Terrell Owens] the heave-ho?
There are reports a trade is in the works with the Oakland Raiders. Owens would go to Oakland for wide receiver Jerry Porter.
T.O. may be trade bait because he wants the Eagles to give him more money.
Jesus H. Tapdancing Christ. Does Al Davis just sit around and huff glue and snort crank all fucking day? Is he fucking insane? Maybe he just figures that the more malcontent assholes on one team, the better. And just when Randy Moss was looking like the free-agent steal of the season, because he's been behaving himself thus far.
This all goes back to my infamous "football as cultural metaphor" post, which to this day has gotten as much response as anything I've ever written (and I'm as proud of it as anything I've ever written). If the Raiders think that larding their roster with prima donnas is going to magically pull them out of their post-Super Bowl 37 death spiral, they're hallucinating. Owens complained after getting to his first Super Bowl . He's a very good wide receiver; trouble is, he knows it. Not to mention that the Raiders are already plenty deep at WR; what they really need is a pass-rushing sack monster, and a better run-stopper at defensive line.
I'm still thinking this is just some bullshit rumor, it's gotta be -- Porter just got signed to a fat new contract, a contract which wouldn't be nearly what Owens is expecting. Porter also probably has another ten or so productive years ahead of him, where Owens will be lucky to have five.
The Raiders really don't need Owens; either their defense steps up this year, or they go 5-11 once again. They had to mangle the salary cap and beg Kerry Collins to restructure his salary just to make it all happen as it is. I can't imagine someone like Owens deferring compensation for a team with only a middling shot at the playoffs this year, much less a Super Bowl berth.
Then again, this is the team that traded Ken Stabler for Dan Pastorini, so anything's possible.
Update, July 2: NFL.com swears on a stack of jockstraps that "[t]his trade is positively not happening."
Second-best news I've heard this weekend, next to the distinct possibility of the upcoming frog-marching of Herr Turd Blossom, the architect of this whole rotten tumor of an administration.


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My mom has had a cross wall in her house for years, and well...imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, right? Each of these crosses were given to me through the years by different people.
If these pictures don't make you want to come over and use our bathroom right now, your heart has clearly turned to stone. ;) This is our guest bathroom that continues the shabby chic theme of our guestroom. It is safe to say that nothing about this bathroom (except the labor of painting the walls) came from Husby. He gave me free reign on the design of the guestroom and guest bathroom. Most everything in here was given to us as wedding gifts. Thank you, generous friends and family!


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It would be nice if when people were buried in data they cared to use it. There is a nihilistic apathy gripping Americans. We need a creed, a memeplex, a common direction before we will allow ourselves to be distracted from the milieu of information we are presented that claims to be just as important and just as meaningful as any that would shift the market to what you described. We need values before data. Still a good 2020 aspiration.ReplyDelete
We have values. A man toured the US a few years back, walked up to random strangers' houses, and asked for a glass of water. He performed the experiment hundreds of times, and was barely ever turned away.ReplyDelete
People are good and want good things. And if doing good is as easy as giving a stranger a glass of water, it gets done.


text: igus doubles capacity following surge in demand for sub-assemblies Written by: Justin Cunningham | Published: 31 October 2017 Northampton-based plastics components manufacturer igus has expanded its UK facility. The move comes in response to customer demand for sub-assembled components that can are more easily be integrated and packaged into customer projects, products and designs. The expansion has almost doubled its engineering support facility to 1,000sqm, while freeing up ground-floor space for the engineering team to meet demand for fully assembled products. The company, which employs 110 people, specialises in the production of sophisticated plastic components including bearings and chains that enable the movement of mechanisms in numerous applications, ranging from automotive plants to theme parks.Matthew Aldridge, managing director, said: "As UK industries embrace ever more efficient manufacturing methods, we have seen particularly strong demand for ready-assembled packages that can be quickly and cost-effectively deployed on site. "If business levels continue to grow at their current rate we will need to recruit more employees, which this new open workspace enables us to do." The company also runs a number of initiatives to support young engineers, including an apprenticeship programme and provision of products to students and researchers working on projects ranging from hyperloop and robotics to motor racing and medicine. This material is protected by MA Business copyright see Terms and Conditions. One-off usage is permitted but bulk copying is not. For multiple copies contact the sales team.


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E3 2009 / Echochrono looks rad, puzzles make brain hurt
E3 is a strange place. After a few days without sleep and a neural overload of the electronic entertainment variety you start to see things. That being said, excuse me if I'm wrong in thinking the trailer for Echochrono looks like Echochrome and Braid got trashed, fell in love during a wild karaoke session of "True" by Spandau Ballet and popped out a magnificent bastard some time later. There's nothing wrong with any of that, mind you, because whatever is going on in this game looks most excellent even if it hurts my senses in this weakened state.
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English: Angelina Jolie at the Cannes Make a note celebration (Illustrate credit: Wikipedia)
Lists of celebrity atheists rain cats and dogs, but I intonation for Jolie to be our poster girl. She'd be a improve stock of unity because someone who can air at her and not numeral that whatever thing sleight of hand twisted her prerequisite be a real atheist.
As soon after as the atheist community embraces a above what is usual celebrity for describing a lack of belief, Christians prerequisite challenge it. Not surprisingly, the very well that Jolie is an atheist is not exclusive of dispute. One of the supervisor comprehensive attempts to dye her views on religion is provided by ReligionFacts.
According to ReligionFacts, "Angelina Jolie does not order herself with any single religion, nor has she acknowledged herself an atheist (badly behaved to the claims of some atheist websites)." Bar, they after that be aware of that the peak enclosure account on the custom was the next meet in 2000 to the concern, "Is near a God?"
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Appearing in is anywhere it gets really enthralling. ReligionFacts follows this quote with this account, "So at least in 2000, Angelina Jolie had no firm religious beliefs, didn't well bite the derive for a God and not liked authority-based religion, but was not make plans for to go so far as incredulity and spoken hope that near vigor be a God for the sake of family who heap their lives to religious belief."
What? Real McCoy of all, having no firm religious beliefs is the very definition of atheism! An atheist is someone exclusive of belief in god. Moment, either near is a god or near isn't. The aim that near vigor be an actual god for some ethnic group and not others doesn't make any ambiance and certainly doesn't fit with any manhood religion. Seeing that Jolie seems to be saying appearing in is that what she doesn't numeral, she doesn't represent to shush family who do.
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I came across my report card from when I was 15. There are no others, so I am not sure just how this one survived. The common theme (probably quite accurate) was that I was unfocused and erratic. While some tried to be optimistic, it is clear reading between the lines that not much hope was seen. Of particular interest to me is Archbold's comment on Biology, "Immature work that shows no promise" that I suspect was right on the nose. Luckily for me Dick Fry entered my life the next year and kick-started my interest in biology and research that eventually paid off (ten years later). In all my years teaching/research I observed many students who needed a few extra years for their brain to click 'on' and I fear we lose many who are eased out of the system too early.


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SALT LAKE CITY (Reuters) - The year 2006 was the warmest in the contiguous United States since record keeping began 112 years ago, due in large part to an unusually warm December, U.S. government weather forecasters said on Tuesday.
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's (NOAA) preliminary forecast released in mid-December forecast 2006 as the third warmest year on record.
NOAA said in a written statement that no state was colder than average last month and five states had their warmest December on record -- Minnesota, New York, Connecticut, Vermont and New Hampshire.
The average temperature in the United States in 2006 was about 55 degrees Fahrenheit, or 2.2 degrees (1.2 degrees Celsius) above the average temperature recorded from 1901 to the end of 2000.
The warm start to the winter was tied partly to the "rarity" of Arctic outbreaks across the country because of El Nino, NOAA said.
El Nino, which is Spanish for "the little boy," is an abnormal warming of water in the Pacific Ocean every three or so years that can wreak havoc with global weather patterns. It usually brings warmer weather to much of the United States.
Weather forecasters said another factor in the record warmth was a long term warming trend some have linked to increases in greenhouse gases.
"This has made warmer-than-average conditions more common in the U.S. and other parts of the world," NOAA said. "It is unclear how much of the recent anomalous warmth was due to greenhouse-gas-induced warming and how much was due to the El Nino-related circulation pattern."
NOAA began keeping records in 1895.
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Chad Greenway has one simple instruction for fans heading to the Metrodome this Sunday.
Drink … a lot.
The Vikings linebacker, who leads the NFL with 123 tackles, wants Minnesota fans to be rowdy and ready to heckle Jay Cutler and the Bears when the two NFC North rivals play this weekend.
"We have to play accordingly and our fans have to show up accordingly, which we know they will. Hopefully, they're super-duper drunk. … So drink liquor, not beer," he said after Minnesota's loss to Green Bay last Sunday, according to the Minneapolis Star Tribune.
Greenway said that he wants the fans to start drinking very early on Sunday or even just continue from their partying on Saturday night.
"Yeah, I would say morning drinking," Greenway said, according to the newspaper. "Why not? You could pull an all-nighter. Then you'd have the drunk, tired guys who will really be obnoxious."
The game, which is essentially to keep the 6-6 Vikings' playoff hopes alive, is scheduled to start at 12 p.m. local time (1 p.m. EST). Greenway clarified his comments on Thursday on ESPN Radio's "Waddle & Silvy Show."
"Obviously, I could have used some more responsible words," Greenway said. "I think the people that know me, the beat writers included, know that I said that sort of tongue-in-cheek.
"I just wanted the fans at home to be loud like they always are. I think just trying to drive that point home I probably got a little loose with my words. Obviously I should have been a little more responsible with it. It was said, so what do you do?"
Greenway credited his college experience playing football at Iowa, where he said fans began tailgating before the sun came up.
"I played football at the University of Iowa and all I knew was that they started drinking at about 5 o'clock at those games for tailgating so I thought it would be OK to say it," Greenway said Thursday. "Obviously I just went a little far."


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This morning as I was looking at myself in the mirror Seth started to say, "Mami, you look a little bit fat." but before finishing his statement he continued "...I mean plump. You look a little bit plump."
I smiled at him and said, "Oh thank you Seth, plump does make it sound better."
We had read a book where they used the word plump and I told him that it was a nice way to say fat and that you should never tell someone that they are fat because it might hurt their feelings.
Looking the word up did actually make me feel a little better, check it out:
Function: adjective
Etymology: Middle English, dull, blunt, from Middle Dutch plomp Date: 1569
1 : having a full rounded usually pleasing form
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My mom was in town for a few hours over the weekend and got to visit with the RaJenBabies, four days short of them turning THREE MONTHS OLD. She would not let them go, even as she was leaving. And when we finally did pry them away, we had to slather Desitin on the insides of her forearms what with the heat rash she had developed from holding onto them so tightly.
Now that she's back home, she'll likely have to see a physical therapist to help tone down that facial expression that the twins were responsible for eliciting. Lord knows you don't want the nurse that comes to tell you your family member just coded and is on the way to ICU to have a look like that on her face.


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The main lobby of the hotel is the Stage Bar. This is a bar with a stage for the house band directly over it. It's a cool place to stop for a beer on your way out of the hotel or on your way back in after a hot day in the city. It is usually pretty quite in the day time but some hotel guests like to chill out there in the evenings. There is a channel on the TV in the rooms that allows you to watch the Stage Bar, and the performing band of course.
Just to the right of the Stage Bar is the ever popular HRC gear shop, selling a variety of HRC merchandise at ridiculously expensive prices. It is a bit of a novelty for the tourists. It has also proved useful to some friends of mine who found themselves at the wrong end of a 'drinking malfunction' while bar hopping.
Although I do not stay at the HRC hotel, it does sport one of the largest free form pools in Bali and the pool bar is a fun place to chill. The pool itself is partly like a beach with the water rolling onto a sandy shore where one could indulge in a game of beach volleyball, should one find themselves excessively energized on a vacation. I for one am not that one. But the shallow beach area is ideal for toddlers. You can let them play on the shore without worrying about one of them being pulled away by an oversized wave. Also there are some pretty hot chicks around the pool who love to meet local guys who can take them for private tours around the island.
The oversized pool is fringed with these little cabana's that can be rented out on a daily basis for about Rp.150,000. They contain 2 deck chairs, a dressing table with mirror, a small table, 2 lounge chairs, a waste basket, and a ceiling fan. There are also large curtains that can be drawn to insure privacy. Some of the cabana's open directly out onto the water. There are a few that I observed which are more "private" than the others. You can order food, drinks, and even massages inside the cabanas.
I would much rather stay in the pool at the villa but this is still a great place for the kids to hang out and interact with other kids. It is also an ideal spot to kill time while friends or relatives visiting Bali for the first time take a walk through Kuta, shopping for souvenirs. I found the place to be a little bit run down compared to when I stayed there 2 years ago, but the service is still decent and the Balinese staff ever friendly. For fun loving honeymooners and groups looking to enjoy the resort lifes style, the HRC Beach Club can be a fun place to stay, provided you have a phat wad of cash to spend as well.


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CITY OF TUCSON, AZDIRECTOR OF TRANSPORTATIONHiring salary: NegotiableApplication deadline: Open until filled.Strong candidates will be visionary leaders capable of advancing alternate means of transportation while efficiently operating existing mass transit and roadway systems. A Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Traffic Engineering, Transportation Planning, Business or Public Administration, and seven years of progressive management experience is required; a Master's degree is preferred.
JOB TITLE: VICE PRESIDENT/CHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER (CDO) Division: Economic Development & Long-Range Planning DivisionSummary of Job:Under the general direction of the CEO, responsible for creating and implementing an economic development strategy that sustains the Jacksonville Transportation Authority through its real property assets and long-term lease agreements in general and transit-oriented development (TOD) in particular; implementing regional transportation system planning initiatives with regional stakeholder participation that are commensurate with multi-modal approaches and alternative service delivery models. Develops, implements and maintains the Authority's capital program plans in consultation with the Executive Leadership Team. Coordinates sustainable practices in cooperation with inter-agency and regional partners.
EXECUTIVE DIRECTORSOUTH FLORIDA REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITYKL2 Connects LLC has been retained by the South Florida Regional Transportation Authority (SFRTA) to recruit an Executive Director who will lead it into its exciting future! SFRTA operates the Tri-Rail commuter rail service in Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach Counties. The winning candidate will report to SFRTA's 10-member Governing Board and, under its direction, will be responsible for administration of the agency (approximately 120 employees and multiple contractors); governmental relations; new service expansion and funding initiatives; Positive Train Control implementation; and the management, planning, organization, and marketing of the Tri-Rail service. He/she must be comfortable addressing regional political complexities, forming effective and collaborative partnerships, representing SFRTA's regional interests, and working effectively with the public, local, state, and federal agencies; counties; municipalities; planning organizations; other transit providers; and private railroads and other stakeholders. The Executive Director must be able to deal effectively and professionally with Board members and provide them with advice on key strategic, policy and legislative issues facing the agency and implement their decisions. He/she will be a confident team builder and have experience working effectively in the public sector and with an agency that relies on successful partnerships for funding and operations. Outstanding leadership qualities, superb communication and negotiation skills, a history of innovative and strategic leadership in the public sector (preferably transit), management skills, a sound understanding of the role of transit in community building, a grasp of commuter rail's technical issues, and a personable and respectful style will be highly valued. SFRTA is looking for an Executive Director who will make a long-term commitment to the organization. To be considered, please go to https://jobs.kl2connects.com, select the SFRTA listing, and upload your letter of interest, resume, salary expectations, and 4-5 professional references (preferably supervisory). SFRTA values and celebrates diversity at all levels of its workforce — women and minority candidates are encouraged to apply. Thank you for your interest in this excellent opportunity!
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Annual salary: Competitive and Negotiable Application Deadline: 07/27/2018 Exceptional opportunity to join a dedicated and technically adept staff in planning the transportation needs for one of California's pristine coastal communities.
MAINTENANCE AND FACILITIESFAIRFAX COUNTY GOVERNMENTCloses 7/20/2018 5:00 PM EasternSalary $77,362 - $128,937 Annually
Oversees the Fairfax County Connector maintenance and facility programs, and capital project activities. This includes responsibility for fleet maintenance of a 300-vehicle fleet. Requires close coordination with other Fairfax County support agencies/departments, third party professional facility maintenance support staff, contractual service vendors and contractors and representatives from outside agencies. Serves as the manager overseeing facility coordination activities for county-owned transit facilities, including Fairfax Connector transit centers, operational divisions, and park-and-ride lots. Responsible for all fleet programs for fixed route bus system. Determines needs for existing and proposed facilities and makes recommendations for system maintenance.
COMMUNITY TRANSIT - TRANSIT INTEGRATION MANAGER SNOHOMISH COUNTY, WA A managerial level position with authority and responsibility to act on behalf of the agency with outside partners. Oversees major programs, plans and projects by others to protect and ensure consideration and incorporation of priorities and mobility needs. Provides leadership to internal teams of professional staff for managing the portfolio of major projects being implemented by others. Apply online https://www.communitytransit.org/employment/opportunities As a recipient of federal funds, Community Transit is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not unlawfully discriminate on any basis prohibited by Federal, State or Local law.
METRORAIL SAFETY COMMISSION (MSC) Come join an organization whose mission is dedicated to ensuring safe Metrorail for the Washington D.C. region. The Metrorail Safety Commission (MSC) is the new federally mandated State Safety Oversight Agency that is responsible for safety oversight of the second largest Metrorail system in the United States, operated by the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA).
INDYGO – JOB OPPORTUNITIESIndyGo is a Municipal Corporation of Indianapolis – Marion County and the largest public transportation provider in the State of Indiana. We are looking for individuals who are committed to safety, service and helping IndyGo grow!Here are some of the positions we currently have open:Maintenance Technical Training & Development ManagerVehicle Maintenance ManagerVehicle Maintenance SupervisorFleet Services SupervisorElectrical Vehicles & Special Projects SupervisorMechanic – HVAC/Electrical VehiclesMechanic – DefectMechanic – Body RepairFor other opportunities, complete position descriptions and to apply, please visit https://www.indygo.net/employment/.
LOS ANGELES COUNTY METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY/PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION SERVICES CORPORATION ACCESSIBILITY PROGRAM MANAGER (TEMPORARY)Open until filledBulletin No: 001230-009Salary Range: $82,805 - $103,480 - $124,176
This position will perform complex oversight and administration of Metro's programs and services to maintain compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) regulations that ensure accommodation of qualified individuals with disabilities and provide easy access and use of Metro's transportation system and facilities.
SPORTSWORKS NORTHWEST, INC. DIRECTOR OF SALES AND MARKETING Opportunity: Sportworks Northwest is an industry-leading manufacturer of commercial bicycle infrastructure products. Our bike racks for buses enjoy wide acceptance, they transport more than 2 million bikes per month worldwide, while our innovative bike parking products continue to push the industry forward. We also manufacture complex assemblies for a variety of contract customers who are leaders and innovators in their own industries. We have an immediate opening for a Director level position that will help shape and grow our organization for years to come. Core Responsibilities:• Be directly responsible for key relationships with vehicle rack customers• Drive vehicle rack sales growth in nascent segments while defending established market position • Manage bike parking sales growth, with some direct involvement • Manage the Sales and Marketing group, presently with a staff of five including: two inside sales staff focused primarily on vehicle racks, two outside sales staff focused primarily on bike parking, and one marketing position • Oversee all marketing efforts including web, print, trade shows, social media, e-mail, and phone campaigns, as well as relationships with transportation planners, operators, and advocates, in ways that are fully compatible with commercial mechanical product in a B2B environment • Be an active participant in the product development process, distilling customer feedback and market research into clearly articulated product and feature recommendations for our product roadmap
MANAGER, RAIL OPERATIONS COMPLIANCESan Mateo County Transit District is seeking a Manager, Rail Operations Compliance to be responsible for overseeing the rail contract operators' safety, performance and regulatory compliance for the Peninsula Corridor Joint Powers Board (Caltrain). For a complete view of the job description and to apply online, please visit our website at: www.smctd.com/jobs.html.
MANAGER, FACILITIESBUILDINGS AND BRIDGESDescription of Work: This position manages facilities maintenance functions and is responsible for buildings, stations, bridge management (including FRA inspections), and grounds maintenance for commuter rail operating facilities. This position is open until filled. For a complete job description and to apply for this position, please visit our website at www.rtd-denver.com/careers.Regional Transportation District (RTD)Denver, CO 80202EOE/AA/Drug Free
SACRAMENTO REGIONAL TRANSIT DISTRICTOPERATIONS TRAINING SPECIALIST$36.00 - $50.00 hourly (Plus Excellent Benefits)The purpose of this position is to conduct training with operators in the safe and proper operations of fixed route services through developing training, instruction materials, facilitate classroom instruction, conduct behind the wheel training and defensive driving techniques. For complete information on position and application filing instructions, contact RT at 2810 O Street, Sacramento, www.sacrt.com or (916) 556-0298. RT will make reasonable efforts to accommodate applicants with disabilities. RT is an Equal Opportunity Employer. EOE – Minorities/Women/Disabled/Veterans
BRANCH MANAGER, LIGHT RAILTRANSIT EXPANSION & RENEWALThe City of Edmonton is a vibrant, multicultural, and cosmopolitan city with a regional population of over 1.1 million. Growing faster than almost any other Canadian city, Edmonton is at the heart of Alberta's economic engine and is fueled by change. City council has developed a future vision for Edmonton that includes a denser urban form – and this requires infrastructure to support this vision. City Council approved a comprehensive Light Rail Transit (LRT) network plan as the most significant infrastructure investment in support of helping spur on development density and to move people throughout the City. The City of Edmonton is now seeking outstanding leadership for the role of Branch Manager, LRT Expansion & Renewal.Reporting to the Deputy City Manager, Integrated Infrastructure Services, the Branch Manager, provides leadership, strategic management, and financial stewardship for the City's LRT network expansion. With a growing team of 25 staff, the Branch Manager designs and delivers the LRT Expansion Network in the overall context of city-building and the evolving transit vision for the City of Edmonton. Responsible for the effective management of P3 consortiums, the Branch Manager oversees multitudes of consultant and contractor teams, and a total budget of $4B.The Branch Manager works closely with the leadership teams at the City, Council, staff, citizens, and industry leaders. With more than 15 years of progressively responsible experience, you have managed the design, build or operation of large, complex transit initiatives. You are skilled in bringing to the table partners from the private and public sectors, have demonstrated success in leading change, building organizational talent, and empowering resources to achieve outcomes. Your proven track record of strong fiscal management and continuous improvement set you apart. With significant experience managing multi-disciplinary teams, accountability for large, politically sensitive projects in a fully integrated system, you are ready to build a portfolio to serve this City building vision.To explore this opportunity further, please contact Julia Robarts in Odgers Berndtson's Toronto office at 1 866-962-1990 or submit your resume and related information online to: https://www.odgersberndtson.com/en/careers/14931 no later than July 20, 2018.The City of Edmonton is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (2005), upon request, accommodation will be provided by both Odgers Berndtson and the City of Edmonton throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities.
HILLSBOROUGH AREA REGIONAL TRANSITDirector of Service Development and Planning
AUCTIONAmtran (Altoona, PA)will be auctioning three 1974-76 GMC New Look buses between August 15-31 on the PublicSurplus.com website. The buses have not been running recently and are most useful for parts. Interested parties can see the buses at 3301 Fifth Avenue, Altoonato assess their value, but we will not be answering questions via phone or email.


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Year: 2014
Director: Michael Bay
Cast: Mark Wahlberg, Stanley Tucci, Nicola Peltz, Kelsey Grammer, Jack Reynor, Titus Welliver
Plot: Five years after the battle of Chicago, Transformers are now being hunted by the CIA's black ops team, who are in collaboration with a Transformer bounty hunter named Lockdown. Optimus Prime, now in hiding, is forced to rely on struggling inventor Cade Yeager to survive and find the remaining Autobots.
Review: I'm certain you've all heard the worst things there are to say about this film. Quite honestly, I can't blame the critics for slamming this film. But in my opinion, is it bad? Nah, not really. If you weren't a fan of Michael Bay's Transformers before this, then this fourth instalment isn't going to change your mind. But if you have no problem with it, you'd probably enjoy it all the same.
First of all, it is Bay we're talking about. That means lots of explosions, lots of destruction, lots of over the top nonsense. If you're willing to sit through that, then why the hell would you complain? You've seen the first three, so you know what to expect here. But Bay does improve on a few things, like replacing his human cast completely. No annoying Sam Witwicky and his equally annoying parents. New protagonist Cade Yeager, played by a very game Mark Wahlberg, is definitely a step up. A struggling inventor trying to raise his teenage daughter and pay the bills, he's easier to relate to than a silly kid trying to pick up girls using his Autobot car.
We also have a solid pair of villains, in the form of Lockdown, who is a bounty hunter not loyal to either Autobot or Decepticon, and CIA agent Attinger, played very well by Kelsey Grammer. While the former basically wants to bring Optimus Prime back to his "creators", the latter is a self proclaimed patriot doing what he thinks is best for his country. Then there is Stanley Tucci, who plays Joshua Joyce, a corporate inventor trying to harness Transformer tech for his own gain. He turns out to be the humor source for this film, and he's not so bad overall.
Now, I won't mention too much about the CGI and action sequences and all that, you know what to expect, as I said. I will say that it's mostly great, especially when the Dinobots show up in the final half hour of the film. But the film suffers mainly from editing issues. 165 minutes is a lot to ask for from any movie fan, even for a Transformers movie. There were definitely some scenes Bay could have left out that would trim at least 15 to 20 minutes off the total runtime. Scriptwriter Ehren Kruger could also have made the Autobots less human. I don't know why there's a need to make the robots talk and act like humans do. They've done that for four films now and I'm sick of it. Why can't they all talk like Optimus Prime?
So in closing, I'll recommend this film if you liked Bay's Transformers and love watching lots of shit getting blown up. If you don't like Bay, then don't go see this. For my money, it's worth one watch. (3.5/5)


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Mind is a collection of brain-training mini-games; three unique brain-training exercises comprised into a single app.
Mind includes the following mental tests:
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Welcome to the official FSG application.
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Online brain training and brain teasers for free! Mind exercises and mental workout for your grey matter with big fun factor. The quick brain games of BrainSpeeder enhance your mental agility with different types of mind games such as Arithmetic, Mnemonic, Speedoku and so on. This brain trainer will pep up your mind: ... Solve at top speed a series. Freeware download of BrainSpeeder Brain Games 3.4.102, size 3.41 Mb.
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KWEST is NOT an adventure game, a trivia game, a mystery game, or a brain-training game It contains better versions of all these, blended and calibrated, along with other dozens of features and surprises KWEST will take you on a quest to into the known, the unknown, the real, the. Freeware download of KWEST : The Mind Adventure of Intelligence, Thought, and Mystery 1.0, size 106.95 Mb.
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MyBrainTrainer Memory Game 1.0 is a shareware game designed to train our brain. It gives us the opportunity of improving our concentration and memory abilities. We can download the trial version free from the developer's website and play it for 3 days. We can purchase the game online or directly from the game's interface. The games. Free download of MyBrainTrainer Memory Game 1.0.23, size 0 b.
Based on extensive scientific research and clinical experience, the Captains Log Personal Trainers 50 programs provide you with over 2000 different exercises to train twenty different cognitive skills. At the same time, you can target behavioral tracks, such as patience, focus, listening, response control and mental processing speed. The depth of. Free download of Captains Log Personal Trainer 2013.40, size 2130.38 Mb.
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21 Flush is brain fitness and cognitive skills development game that actually entertains, educates, and progressively challenges you in the most captivating manner whether youre playing against the computer or playing a competitive game with your friends.
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Create sophisticated interactive applications such as multimedia presentations, digital album, interactive kiosks and catalogs, cd-cards, banners for web sites, computer-based training applications, cbt, educational games and materials, e-books, screen savers and wallpapers of the Windows, interactive CDs and more. MaxMedia is an easy-to-use. Free download of MaxMedia PRO 2.1.05, size 7.30 Mb.
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It's not secret that I love Bruce, I've been a big fan since the '70's and have seen him 15 times in concert - which is not nearly enough by the way!
Over on my other blog I am doing a tribute to John Ueltzhoeffer, he's one of the victims of 9/11. I'll be posting songs from "The Rising" to go with each post. So it only seems logical that I would also mention it here at Layla's Faves.
My question for you - What songs can you think of over the history of rock n roll that have done a good job of speaking to your country (whatever it may be) about an event or or situation that permeated the minds of everyone in your country, or around the world. I immediately think of the song Elton John re-wrote Candle in the Wind after Princess Diana's death.
Bruce Springsteen recorded several songs about 9/11. I will share a few here in the next few days. This first one is said to be written from the perspective of a firefighter that survived but lost several friends in the towers. In contrast to the dark, sad verses, the chorus is a prayer asking that we learn something from these heroes:
(excerpt from "Into the Fire)
The sky was falling and streaked with blood
I heard you calling me, then you disappeared into the dust
Up the stairs, into the fire
Up the stairs, into the fire
I need your kiss, but love and duty called you someplace higher
Somewhere up the stairs, into the fire
May your strength give us strength
May your faith give us faith
May your hope give us hope
May your love give us love


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1. I don't eat fish because when I was little, a bone stuck into my mouth and it was a horrible experience for me then, but still I haven't gotten over it
2. I love vegetables, and I mean it
3. I hate the word "Resurrection." When I was in first grade, I did not get into our spelling competition at school because I spelled that word wrong. Did I spell it right this time?
4. I used to suck some of my fingers until I was seven
5. I may have been scolded, but I never experienced being yelled at and being spanked by my mom. She is the grooviest!
6. I am a bookworm. I have lots of books stashed.
7. I used to be so afraid of dogs. One dog chased me and good thing I was able to lock the gate. Now, I'm not so afraid of them anymore.
8. I like cats. They're cute!
9. My first phone was this big Nokia unit.
10. I have already changed my SIM five to six times in the past 2-4 years, and my mom still has the same number.
11. Since I was little, I was already fond of computers
12. Since I was little too, I used to watch ASAP and dreamed to someday be the one singing in front of the TV
13. I love drawing, and I used to be good at it. Now? I'm not so sure.
14. When I was in prep, I wanted to be a teacher when I grew up.
15. When I was in sixth grade, I wrote for the school paper and the magazine.
16. I appeared on TV twice.
17. I love Chinese food!
18. I used to have three extra piercings.
19. I like to dress unusually
20. When I start cleaning, I don't just clean up something, but I end up cleaning everything!
21. My hair used to be really, really curly!
22. I love Avril Lavigne!
23. I love music!
24. I was always one of the first in line when the whole class is arranged by height. Darn!
25. For the boys out there, I hate boys who don't want to introduce themselves (Or are probably too coward to do so) to my Mom. That's why I busted some. Hehe.
26. My mom and I are really close and we're like sisters. We even tell people so!
27. I am my grandfather's favorite grandchild, probably because I am the first.
28. I used to have goldfish, and two birds which I named after me and my brother!
29. My mom and I always end up dressing in the same colors when we go out.
30. When I get obsessed with something, I really get obsessed!
31. My first plane trip was when I was seven. We went to Manila before Christmas!
32. Because of that, I missed a week in school and I did not get to be on the honor list.


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The Riesling Retribution (Wine Country Mysteries) (Paperback)
Scribner Book Company, 9781501188428, 272pp.
Publication Date: August 26, 2017
List Price: 17.99*
* Individual store prices may vary.
An intriguing blend of colorful characters, fascinating history, and winemaking detail come together in Ellen Crosby's "sprightly" (Publishers Weekly) tale of suspense--the fourth in her Wine Country mystery series--set in Virginia's lush wine country. When a tornado rips through Montgomery Estate Vineyard and unearths a grave in an abandoned field, police inform Lucie Montgomery that the odds are good someone in her family is responsible--possibly for murder. But she has more to worry about than buried secrets. A clash between her charming new farm manager and her winemaker, Quinn Santori, tests her complicated romantic and professional feelings for Quinn, fueling the winery's combustible atmosphere. Meanwhile eerie ghost stories make her think twice about allowing Civil War reenactors to use a field near the grave site--until the spirits of her own family's past converge for a most unexpected outcome.
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