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How long will these prints hang and will they be in direct sunlight? I wouldn't worry..EC
Just framing a print with plexi right from american frame is hard enough w/o shit clinging all over. They machine cut it and it arrives w/o dust. I roll off one side of the protective paper onto a cardboard tube or pvc pipe that way it doesn't tear and goes fast. Then I immediately stick that surface onto the mounted/matted print and hope the static hasn't pulled every air particle onto it. Then roll off the protective paper on the remaining side. I can usually do this with only one or two specs of something that got in there or were already on the matt board. with gloves on, lift a corner of the plexi and wipe away the fuzz. The more time you lift the plexi, the worse it gets. If you don't have canned air or a filtered compressor, get some. That said, I'm a perfectionist when it comes to framing my work. If there's just one fuzzy in there, I'll get it out. Oh, and don't expect to get your work back w/o some scratches in the plexi. That shit scratches just by looking at it.
Thanks for the information guys. I too was looking for this type of acrylic......
Properly processed B&W prints are very unlikely to be affected. Alt process prints are also extremely durable.
Conventional type C prints will fade much more readily. I have Type R and Cibas made decades ago that haven't faded with no special protection.
But nothing lasts for ever. I have much more faith in the longevity of current color pigmented inkjet prints than I do with RA-4 or old Ektacolor prints.
My color slide film (E4) made decades ago and dark stored are all fading away slowly. Color and chromogenic negatives, color Polaroids are also fading.
For group or small individual shows I try to spend as little money as possible for framing. To that end I have tried to standardize on specific print sizes making matts and frames easily reusable.
Thanks for the further thoughts guys. I'm still waiting on responses from some companies about large sheets of plexi. It looks like at the most I'll spend about $4 per 11x14 sheet. Considering the americanframe stuff is $12 that's quite a savings.
Are you, or will you consider being, a "reseller". If so that may be your least expensive option in the long run. When I was, I got acrylic from Valley Moulding (So Cal). Look to your own region, if so.
I concur wholeheartedly, with the comments on "non–glare" acrylic glazing. They will ruin any perceived sharpness and contrast on your finished photographs, mollifying any advantage with glossy papers. I still have an unused 40"x52" sheet of the crap.
I too, am unconcerned with UV protection where archival techniques are employed with B/W papers. Although I don't recommend it, I have prints which are exposed to direct sun for some hours every day, with no perceived fading over 20 years (mats are another issue though).
True plastics dealers can be found in most metropolitan areas. Otherwise you'd need to buy wholesale from a true framing dealer and not some ready-made framing distributor.
Difficult to save money unless you cut the sheets yourself, but plastics shops can give you
a volume rate to do it for you. Plexi type acrylic has several distinct advantage: it doesn't
break easily, it is clearer than glass, and its a better insulator with respect to preventing
condensation behind the glazing. Disadvantages include higher price, easy scratching, and
the need to apply anti-static liquid if you don't want it attracting dust. True anti-reflective
(optically coated) acrylic is very very expensive, but there's nothing quite like it. The amt
of UV protection afforded by any of these products, glass or acrylic, is marginal. Might help
a tiny bit, but nothing will protect color prints well under direct sunlight or hot halogens.


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Hired in October 1998, Hansen, 63, leaves the agency as it struggles with a $27 million budget hole amid an unforgiving recession and while it is telling riders to expect more service cuts and a fall fare increase.
Sept. 1999: $1.45
Sept. 2000: $1.50
Sept. 2001: $1.55
Sept. 2002: No fare increase
Sept. 2003: $1.60
Sept. 2004: $1.65
April 2005: $1.70
Sept. 2005: $1.80
Jan. 2006: $1.95
Sept. 2006: $2.00
Sept. 2007: $2.05
Sept. 2008: $2.30
Sept. 2009: No fare increase
Sept. 2010: Fares are expected to increase by 5 cents.
Source: TriMet
Editor's note: The national average cost of a gallon of diesel fuel was $1.21 in
September of 1999; it was $2.92 this week.
"There's never a right time to leave," he said. "But I want to explore some other things."
Asked if he knew where he is going next, Hansen said, "Nope, nope."
George Passadore, president of the TriMet board, said Hansen's contract does not include a retirement package beyond what any other agency employee would get. In 2009, his annual salary was $250,365.95.
"This is totally Fred's doing," Passadore said. "He's just bringing his career to a close. This was his time."
A Beaverton native and University of Oregon graduate who earned a master's degree from McMaster University in Hamilton, Ontario, Hansen was deputy administrator of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency before coming to TriMet in 1998. Previously, he directed the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality, was Oregon's deputy state treasurer and executive officer of the Peace Corps.
Since 1999, the number of annual trips on TriMet's buses and rail has grown from 76.9 million to 101.4 million last year.
While at the helm, Hansen oversaw TriMet's expanding its rail system from 33 miles to nearly 78 miles. Besides three new light-rail lines – Yellow, Airport (Red) and Green – it opened the 14.7-mile Westside Express Service for rush-hour commuters from Beaverton to Wilsonville.
As soon as the Portland State University-to-Clackamas Town Center Green MAX Line opened last fall, Hansen began talking quietly with TriMet board members about moving on.
"I wanted to get through the opening of the Green Line and wanted to know the new extension to Milwaukie is on its way," Hansen said of his retirement plans.
Passadore said Hansen let the board know about his decision late last year.
"We were trying to get him to stay," Passadore said, calling Hansen "incredibly intelligent and universally recognized and respected."
With a nod to Hansen's rail legacy, Passadore said the new MAX and WES lines would have been impossible without federal funding.
As far as Hansen's leadership during the recession, when myriad bus routes and trains schedules have shrunk or just disappeared, Passadore gave Hansen "an A-plus." But the Hansen era hasn't been without its mess-ups and misses.
During snowstorms, TriMet repeatedly has struggled to keep service from freezing up. The agency also has been slow to crack down on operators using cell phones on the job and is under pressure to cut health benefits that are among the most expensive for U.S. transit agencies. Drug trafficking and some high-profile assaults, meanwhile, highlighted security gaps for MAX riders.
In the past year, two transit rider unions have emerged to protest, among other things, the elimination of Fareless Square for buses as an attack on the poor, homeless, seniors and the disabled. Patrick Ryan, spokesoman for Organizing People-Activating Leaders, said Hansen has left TriMet in a "problematic" state.
"I think he's robbed from the buses to pay for rail system," Ryan said.
The $161.2 million WES commuter-rail line, meanwhile, opened months behind schedule and is having a hard time escaping the "boondoggle" label. During the first year of service, mechanical problems knocked the new trains out of commission a total of 15 days. The first year was also a bust for ridership, with daily boardings not even half the 2,400 that the agency predicted.
Hansen has blamed WES' first-year failings on the economy and predicts that the line will ultimately serve the next business boom in the Washington County suburbs.
A slew of bus service cuts in recent months has erased much of Hansen's work to quadruple the number of frequent-bus routes on 15-minute schedules.
"But those will be brought back," Hansen said.
Besides expanding rail service, Hansen said he also was proud of improving security for riders in recent months; making sure more minority contractors are hired for capital projects; and bringing TriMet into the mobile-computing age.
Hansen said he plans to stay in the Portland area. The TriMet board has started the search for a replacement.
"Despite the worst recession since the Great Depression," Hansen said, "I think I've left the organization in very good shape."
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A commercial sex worker, Mercy Ogie, has been sentenced to death by an Ado Ekiti High Court after she was found guilty of murder. In a ruling delivered by the state Chief Judge, Justice Ayodeji Daramola, Ogie was convicted of killing a two year-old, Praise Ebong.
Ogie was said to have conspired with one Efe to steal the baby at Irona area of Ado-Ekiti on November 26, 2011. The prosecution counsel, Olorunfemi Alabi, called five witnesses to prove the case against the accused person. Alabi, who is the Deputy Director of Public Prosecution, told the court that the mother of the baby had left her child with one Damilola, while she travelled to Ikere-Ekiti.
On her return, the boy's mother learnt that one Efe had taken away Praise on the pretext of buying him biscuits in the neighbourhood. The prosecution also revealed that evidence proved that Efe was Mercy Ogie's lover and not her son as believed in some quarters.
Alabi testified that when Efe was contacted on the telephone, he admitted that it was Ogie that sent him to steal the child and that the boy (Praise) had been sold off, an allegation the accused neither denied nor confirmed.
In her defence, Ogie explained that Efe was her live-in lover. The defense counsel, Chris Omokhafe, denied that Ogie conspired with Efe to steal or murder Praise.
Omokhafe contended that none of the prosecution witnesses established evidence that the missing child, Praise, was dead but that the child was taken away by Efe.
The presiding judge held that the accused defences were characterised by "tissue of lies, inconsistencies and self-contradictions". Justice Daramola, who found Ogie guilty of the charge, consequently sentenced her to death by hanging.


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UN Hariri tribunal seeks case documents from Lebanon
[JURIST] The UN Special Tribunal for Lebanon (STL) [official website] has asked Lebanese authorities to turn over documents [order, PDF] related to the February 2005 assassination of former Lebanese Prime Minister Rafik Hariri [JURIST news archive], according to a court order released Wednesday. The STL, established under UN Security Council Resolution 1757 [text, PDF; JURIST report] to investigate and try suspects in Hariri's killing, said that Lebanese authorities should "defer to the Tribunal's competence in this case" by "hand[ing] over … the results of the investigation and a copy of the court's records" to the prosecutor. The STL also requested that "a list of all persons detained in connection with the Hariri case" be given to the pre-trial judge who would then determine whether those people should be freed, detained in Lebanon or transferred to STL at the Hague. Under the Resolution, the STL takes exclusive jurisdiction [Daily Star report] over the suspect once the request has been made, and Lebanese authorities have 14 days to comply with the request.
Last month, the STL's registrar Robin Vincent [official profile, PDF] said that it plans to ask the Lebanese government to transfer four generals [Daily Star report; JURIST report] being held on suspicion of involvement in Hariri's assassination to the court's custody. In March 2008, lead prosecutor Daniel Bellemare [Ya Libnan profile] said he believed a criminal network was behind the assassination [JURIST report]. The investigation into the assassination has been extended past its original anticipated end date and expanded [JURIST reports] to cover other assassinations in the country. Several reports from the International Independent Investigation Commission (IIIC) [authorizing resolution; UN materials], also headed by Bellemare, have implicated Syrian officials [JURIST report] in Hariri's death.


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Emergency Communications for Disaster Relief Deployment 2007 Archive
Algeria (December 2007) Two bombs ripped through the Algerian capital of Algiers, killing over 50 people, damaging government and UN offices, and destroying local communications networks. Within 48 hours of the explosions, WFP's emergency telecommunications managers deployed to the region to support relief efforts on the ground.
Using satellite-based communications systems, WFP's emergency managers were able to establish the communications infrastructure necessary for aid workers to coordinate recovery efforts and move in vital supplies. The technical equipment and ICT expertise that the team brought with them helped restore stability and security in the days that followed.
Click here to listen to a podcast from WFP's Mark Phillips describing his arrival on the scene.
Bangladesh (November 10-December 11, 2007): Deadly Cyclone Sidr devastated the Southern coast of Bangladesh in November 2008, killing nearly 4,000 people and affecting over 8 million more. In response to the disaster, teams of telecommunications specialists from Télécoms Sans Frontières (TSF) and the UN World Food Programme (WFP) immediately deployed to the region to support relief and recovery efforts.
Both teams of ICT experts quickly established secure and reliable communications systems to support UN and humanitarian aid agencies working on the ground. Satellite-based internet, phone, and fax lines helped facilitate communication and ensure the coordinated delivery of vital supplies and care to those affected by the storm.
Click here to listen to a podcast from one of WFP's telecommunications officers reporting from Bangladesh.
Mexico (November 7-November 17, 2007): Télécoms Sans Frontières (TSF) deployed a crew of emergency telecommunication specialists to southeastern Mexico after days of heavy rains triggered flash floods in the region, forcing over one million people from their homes.
The rising water damaged vital communications and electrical networks, making coordinated evacuation efforts increasingly difficult. Within 48 hours, TSF had established emergency communications centers, offering broadband internet connections and phone and fax lines to support UN agencies and other humanitarian aid groups leading relief and recovery efforts in the aftermath of the disaster.
Click here to listen to a podcast detailing the effects of the disaster and TSF's work during the recovery effort.
Dominican Republic (November 1-November 16, 2007): Severe flooding and dangerous mudslides in the Dominican Republic forced over 25,000 people from their homes. Heavy rains from Tropical Storm Noel badly damaged the region's landscape and infrastructure and left thousands urgently in need of humanitarian assistance.
At the request of the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Assistance (OCHA), Télécoms Sans Frontières (TSF) immediately deployed to establish emergency telecommunication systems to assist relief agencies working on the ground.
In less than 48 hours, TSF had installed computers, routers, printers, broadband internet and fax and telephone lines to support recovery efforts on the island and ensure coordinated efforts to get vital supplies to those in greatest need.
Ghana (September 14-September 27, 2007): In September 2007, over 275,000 Ghanaians were displaced from their homes after the heaviest rainy season in more than ten years caused severe flooding throughout the country. The imminent risk of cholera and malaria loomed as thousands crowded into temporary shelters without electricity or clean water.
In response to the emergency situation, Télécoms Sans Frontières (TSF) deployed a team of telecommunications specialists to the region to install computers, routers, printers, broadband internet and fax and telephone lines, in effort to provide relief agencies with secure and immediate access to reliable telecommunications technologies throughout the crisis.
In less than 48 hours, TSF had established mobile satellite communications systems, allowing aid workers to quickly send and receive real-time information on the situation and needs of the displaced population.
Nicaragua (September 6-October 5, 2007): Category 5 Cyclone Felix devastated Northern Nicaragua, killing hundreds and displacing thousands more. Télécoms Sans Frontières (TSF) immediately deployed a team of telecommunications specialists to install emergency communications systems in the region where internal infrastructure had been badly damaged by the storm.
TSF's satellite-based internet and phone connections enabled aid workers to quickly communicate and coordinate relief efforts throughout the devastated region. In addition to providing essential technology and telecommunications tools to humanitarian agencies on the ground, TSF also launched a humanitarian calling operation that provided over 1,000 survivors with a phone call to loved ones.
Click here to listen to a podcast describing TSF's efforts on the ground.
Sudan (August 22-September 3, 2007): In August 2007, Télécoms Sans Frontières (TSF) deployed a team of telecommunications specialists to the violence-stricken region of Darfur to undertake an assessment mission for the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA). The team was tasked with evaluating the telecommunications infrastructure in areas throughout Western Sudan and along the Chadian border.
TSF made recommendations to OCHA about telecommunications capacity based on connectivity, electrical and installation assessments. By observing and measuring communications capabilities throughout the region, TSF was able to pinpoint the regions where coordinated communications could support humanitarian aid efforts to the more than 2 million people who had been displaced by the conflict.
Peru (August 16 -September 20, 2007): On August 15, 2007, a massive earthquake measuring 8.0 on the Richter scale shook the entire Peruvian coastline and densely populated capital city. The quake killed more than 500, injured thousands, destroyed over 40,000 homes, and dealt a severe blow to the country's internal communications infrastructure.
Télécoms Sans Frontières (TSF) immediately responded to the crisis, deploying a team of telecommunications specialists to establish three communication centers throughout the area's hardest hit by the quake. These emergency telecommunications hubs offered broadband internet connections and phone and fax lines to relief workers like those from the UN Disaster and Assessment Coordination (UNDAC) teams attempting to coordinate the difficult situation on the ground.
In addition to providing essentials telecommunication tools and equipment for aid agencies, TSF also launched a humanitarian calling operation that provided over 3,000 survivors with a phone call to loved ones.
Click here to listen to a podcast describing TSF's mission in Peru.
Uruguay (May 12th- May 31, 2007): At the request of the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA), Télécoms Sans Frontières (TSF) immediately responded after nearly 120,000 people were displaced by severe flooding in Uruguay. TSF's telecommunications specialists deployed to the region to establish emergency communications centers, providing relief workers with essential tools for communicating and coordinating recovery efforts.
TSF's telecommunications equipment and satellite-based communications networks allowed aid agencies to quickly and efficiently evacuate vulnerable populations--including children, women, and the elderly--from the areas most dangerously affected by the floods.
During the nineteen days of mission, TSF assisted, among other NGO's and relief agencies, the United Nations Disaster Assessment and Coordination (UNDAC) and the International Federation of the Red Cross (IFRC).
Click here to listen to a podcast detailing the aftermath of the crisis and TSF's role in recovery efforts.
Solomon Islands (April 3- April 19, 2007): In 2007, the combined effect of a dual earthquake-tsunami resulted in significant damage and loss of life in the Solomen Islands. The initial force of a powerful quake not only shook the island, but its reverberant force caused a localized tsunami, leaving thousand desperately affected by the successive storms.
Télécoms Sans Frontières (TSF) immediately deployed to establish two emergency communication centers on the Island, providing much-needed telecommunications networks where the existing infrastructure had been badly damaged or destroyed.
Rescue workers on the ground benefited from satellite-based internet, phone, and fax lines, allowing them to communicate quickly and effectively, even at the height of the crisis. In addition to providing vital support for a number of aid agencies, including World Vision, Oxfam, and Save the Children, TSF also established a humanitarian calling operation for families displaced by the storms.
Mozambique (February 15- March 15, 2007): In February 2007, heavy rains triggered flash floods along the Zambezi River in Mozambique, driving over 300,000 people from their land and homes. Just weeks later, Hurricane Favio slammed into the country's coast, leaving an additional 150,000 people without shelter.
TSF immediately responded to the emergency by deploying IT specialists to the region to establish communications centers in the cities of Caia, Mutarara and Mopeia. From these sites, TSF used satellite technology to track the Hurricane's progress and provide vital telecommunications tools to aid groups working on the ground.
Click here to listen to a podcast detailing TSF's mission in Mozambique.


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Tunda's terror trail: where he struck and when
Abdul Karim Tunda is wanted in at least 33 criminal cases all over the country, mostly concentrated in Uttar Pradesh, New Delhi and Punjab. Here are some of the most prominent cases he was involved in.delhi Updated: Aug 17, 2013 15:20 IST
Abdul Karim Tunda is wanted in at least 33 criminal cases all over the country, mostly concentrated in Uttar Pradesh, New Delhi and Punjab. Here are some of the most prominent cases he was involved in:
New Delhi
A total of 22 bomb blasts rocked the national capital in 1997 alone. All of these blasts were low-intensity explosions, carried out to create panic rather than causing maximum fatalities. None of them was planted near a religious place. Tunda's hand is believed to be in many of these blasts. These are some of the most prominant ones:
* December 30, 1997: A blast in a Blueline bus killed four and injured 24 in the Punjabi Bagh area. A Pakistani national who was on death row since 2006 for the blast was released on Supreme Court orders in January this year.
* November 30, 1997: Twin blasts in the Red Fort area leave three dead, 70 injured.
* October 26, 1997: Twin bomb blasts in Karol Bagh market kill one, injure 34.
* October 18, 1997: One person killed and 23 others injured in twin bomb blasts in the Rani Bagh market.
* October 10, 1997: Three bomb blasts at Shantivan, Kauria Pul and Kingsway Camp areas kill one, injure 16.
* October 1, 1997: 30 people injured in two bomb explosions near a procession in the Sadar Bazar area.
* January 9, 1997: 50 injured in a bomb blast opposite the Delhi Police headquarters at ITO.
A bomb blast outside the Jalandhar Railway Station killed seven people and injured a dozen others on March 14, 1997.
A blast on Frontier Mail killed two passengers in 1996 in Ghaziabad.
A 10-year-old boy was killed and about a dozen people injured in a bomb planted in a bus parked at Panipat bus stand on February 1, 1997. Pakistani national Mohammad Hussain alias Zulfikar was found guilty and awarded life sentence by a Chandigarh court in 2008 but Tunda's involvement was suspected in the case as well.
First Published: Aug 17, 2013 15:10 IST


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Monday Medical: 3 ways to de-stress the holidays
December 10, 2012
Stress clutters up the holiday season like too many parties in a row. With all the extra demands on our time, including the most delightful celebrations, increased stress levels seem inevitable. But it doesn't have to be that way.
"Stress is real," emphasizes Angela Melzer, director of Integrated Health at Yampa Valley Medical Center. "Your body actually changes in response to stress in ways that are not healthy, so it's important to take care of yourself during the holidays."
It's natural to want to give to others this time of year, she said, but giving too much without adequate stress relief can lead to resentment or fatigue.
There are three components of stress — physical, emotional/mental and energetic stress — and specific antidotes to each.
Relieving physical stress
"When we get stressed, our body reacts with a predictable flight-or-fight response," Melzer said. "Today's fast-paced world can leave us with a constant, low-level feeling of stress."
Movement is essential to reducing physical stress. "Get outside," Melzer said, "and get your heart rate up. Throw a ball to the dog, go for a brisk walk and let your breath out slowly. If you're shopping in Steamboat, park a few blocks away and walk the Core Trail to your destination.
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"The simple act of touching also relieves physical stress," Melzer notes. "Hold hands with your partner, hug a friend or pet the dog to release the healing power of touch."
Massage therapy is another way to add healing touch to your holiday experience. Massage changes the body from the hyped-up, danger-is-imminent, physical stress response to the "rest and relax" response, Melzer said. Massage also helps release endorphins — chemicals that help us feel pleasant, rested and restored.
Alleviating mental stress
"The antidote to mental/emotional stress is being present," Melzer said. "How many times do we leave the house and not even remember how we got to our destination? That happens when we aren't paying attention to our surroundings and get caught up in our thoughts."
To reduce mental and emotional stress, allow yourself to pay attention to your senses instead of worrying. "If you are stressed out about your surroundings, concentrate on what you can enjoy at that moment — the colors, smells, sounds and tactile sensations of the season," Melzer said.
By noticing what you are experiencing in the moment, a person moves "out of the head" and into real life, she added.
"The best way to stay present is to focus on breathing. It's who we are — living, breathing human beings, and our breath can help us remember that fact," Melzer said.
Revitalizing your energy
"We have a responsibility to take care of ourselves, physically, mentally/emotionally and energetically," Melzer said. "You can balance your energy through prayer, meditation or taking in the wonders of nature."
Qigong (pronounced chee-gong) gives people another effective way to enhance their energy. Chinese medicine uses Qigong Healing to relieve stress, pain, confusion and emotional overload. Qigong classes or individual sessions promote deep relaxation, leaving us feeling refreshed, energized and clearly on our path in life, Melzer said.
"Looking at stress from a mind-body-spirit approach is the essence of Integrated Health Services at YVMC. We support traditional Western medicine with time-tested, alternative and complementary therapies," Melzer said.
"To truly enjoy the holidays, be sure to address not only physical stress, but also the mental/emotional and energetic stress factors," Melzer added.
More information about Integrated Health is available at http://www.yvmc.org/integrated
Patricia Moore is a marketing and communications specialist at Yampa Valley Medical Center. She can be reached at email@example.com.


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Heavenly Father's Day
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He wants to give you the benefit of his wisdom. He wants to guide you and help you through the storms of life.
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As with the Indians, his cross-examination had borne scant results. The best of his questions but involved him in a maze of baffling surmises. Gradually his anger had mounted, until now the Indian at the door knew by the wax-like appearance of the more prominent places on his deeply carved countenance that he had nearly reached the point of outbreak.
Swiftly, like the play of rapiers, the questions and answers broke across the still room.
"You had aid," the Factor asserted, positively.
"You think so?"
"My Indians say you were alone. But where did you get this rifle?"
"I stole it."
"You were alone?"
Ned Trent paused for a barely appreciable instant. It was not possible that the Indians had failed to establish the girl's presence, and he feared a trap. Then he caught the expressive eye of Me-en-gan at the door. Evidently Virginia had friends.
"I was alone," he repeated, confidently.
"That is a lie. For though my Indians were deceived, two people were observed by my clergyman to leave the Post immediately before I sent out to your capture. One rounded the island in a canoe; the other took the Woods Trail."
"Bully for the Church," replied Trent, imperturbably. "Better promote him to your scouts."
"Who was that second person?"
"Do you think I will tell you?"
"I think I'll find means to make you tell me!" burst out the Factor.
Ned Trent was silent.
"If you'll tell me the name of that man I'll let you go free. I'll give you a permit to trade in the country. It touches my authority—my discipline. The affair becomes a precedent. It is vital."
Ned Trent fixed his eyes on the bay and hummed a little air, half turning his shoulder to the older man.
The latter's face blazed with suppressed fury. Twice his hand rested almost convulsively on the butt of his heavy revolver.
"Ned Trent," he cried, harshly, at last, "pay attention to me. I've had enough of this. I swear if you do not tell me what I want to know within five minutes, I'll hang you to-day!"
The young man spun on his heel.
"Hanging!" he cried. "You cannot mean that?"
The Free Trader measured him up and down, saw that his purpose was sincere, and turned slowly pale under the bronze of his out-of-door tan. Hanging is always a dreadful death, but in the Far North it carries an extra stigma of ignominy with it, inasmuch as it is resorted to only with the basest malefactors. Shooting is the usual form of execution for all but the most despicable crimes. He turned away with a little gesture.
"Well!" cried Albret.
Ned Trent locked his lips in a purposeful straight line of silence. To such an outrage there could be nothing to say. The Factor jerked his watch to the table.
"I said five minutes," he repeated. "I mean it."


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Community Development Program
The MCW Community Development Program develops and supports community centers as spaces for skills development, entrepreneurship and social services for youth living in underserved communities. MCW currently has 4 centers: Rwanda (1), Tanzania (2) and Zambia (1).
Tailored to the unique needs of the community, each center offers youth the opportunity to enroll in low-cost vocational courses, IT/computer training courses and social programs. The vocational and IT classes are offered at a nominal fee to encourage youth to make a real investment in themselves; the social programs are free for the community. These programs are subsidized by micro-enterprises also known as income-generating activities (IGAs).
The idea behind our centers is to provide youth with the skills and experience to compete for jobs and earn a living in their country.
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Local Ownership
Critical to the sustainability of an MCW center is the commitment to empower the community to oversee and operate the centers. In each country where MCW works, it establishes a locally-registered organization, such as Miracle Corners-Tanzania (MC-T), which is led by a Board of Directors comprised of local stakeholders representing public bodies, businesses, non-profit organizations, and MCW-New York. The Board is a volunteer body responsible for all fiduciary, programmatic, and legal issues.
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Low Cost - High Quality Education
MCW offers high-quality, low-cost vocational training courses (e.g. sewing, construction, handicrafts and plumbing) to youth. At some centers, courses are offered at 20% of the market rate, enabling many segments of the population, who otherwise might not have been able to afford the fees, to register for classes.
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MCW works with local Boards of Directors in each country to make the center(s) self-sustaining in both financial and organizational terms. As a first step, MCW raises funds for building the center, often with complementary support from local governments. Then, the Board designs plans for the development of skills development courses and micro-enterprises, also known as income-generating activities (IGA's), whose revenue and profits support the center's operating expenses. This allows the centers to offer courses at a lower rate than similar schools in the community or country. Current IGA's include a piggery in Zambia and a handicraft project in Rwanda. IGAs in the pipeline include a taxi project in Zambia and a garden/landscape business in Rwanda.
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Social Programs
Bringing value to the communities where we work, our centers offer a number of social programs based on the specific needs of the community. Designed by the local Board of Directors, these programs range from youth group activities to trauma counseling and from performing arts and sports to reading comprehension.
Africa Leaders Seminar
Bringing together leaders (e.g. Country Directors, Center Coordinators and/or Board of Directors members) from each country in Africa where MCW works to share ideas, lessons learned and best practices and gain the tools needed to either operate the center, including reporting, business plan development and financial management, or develop programs in the spirit of MCW's mission and culture.
Sideris Memorial Scholarship
The George Sideris Memorial Scholarship Fund was established to honor the memory of the late Dr. George Sideris, a biologist teaching at New York University and Long Island University, in New York, USA. This fund commemorates his commitment to MCW and the communities it serves, his passion for teaching and educational travel, and his conviction that the gift of education should be available to all, the world over.
Provide youth leaders involved with MCW or one of its affiliate organizations in Africa for at least two years with opportunities to advance their education via scholarships and educational stipends to certificate or full degree programs.
This fund is open to MCW Leaders who have been associated with MCW for two or more years and should be used for attendance in select educational programs.
The purpose of the CDP internship program is to recruit social-minded youth in the four African nations where MCW works and provide them with relevant professional experiences to advance their careers while supporting their desire to be positive agents of change in their communities.
Internship focuses will vary by center. Examples of internships include:
-Vocational instruction: an intern will work with an MCW faculty member and learn advanced vocational and pedagogy skills;
-Financial accounting: an intern will work with the center coordinator and country director, if necessary, to develop and implement financial accounting systems and statements;
-Purchasing and supply: an intern will work with the center coordinator and country director, if necessary, to develop and implement inventory management systems;
-Small-business management: an intern will work in the early stages of income-generating activity development, observing and creating programs for the effective management of the business.
In certain cases, internships will be used to prepare an intern for future employment with the organization.
Who will participate?
MCW will focus on students completing their tertiary-level education for project-specific internships and community youth for community-focused internships or internships leading to employment.
How will internships be run?
Internship role descriptions will be drafted by MCW, with roles focusing on specific program areas or IGAs in need of extra support. Interns will be selected after review of their qualifications, which may include criterions such as education level and area of study, proximity to the youth center, previous experience and leadership potential.
Internships will be advertised via the MCW website and by the community center staff and boards.
Inua: Hand-Crafted Products
In partnership with Inspire Trade, MCW and its community centers in Africa are creating locally-made crafts to be sold on the U.S. market. In Swahili, the word "inua" means to empower, which is what we've decided to call our products.
100% of the profits from these hand-crafted items will be reinvested in MCW community centers to empower individuals and the community.


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Went down on Friday, came back on a Sunday. It is too bad that we couldn't spend more time there exploring. I would've totally loved doing that if I were to travel alone. Thought I could meet up with a few friends there too while I was at it.
However, my best experience of this trip would be being able to lead a team again! I'm now no more with Oops, the university team. As most of the senior players graduated, we formed a team of our own, Badgers, lead by my previous captain Sean. Therefore I'm no more captain of anything! But damn, for the past 2 years I've gotten so used to leading a team that I actually lost confidence while playing on the field when I'm no longer captain =(
Nonetheless, I'm pretty sure things are starting to change. As of now, with my uber determination to lose weight, I've lost 4kg in around 12 days! It definitely made me feel a difference when playing. I want more fitness for ultimate! I feel that if I don't get to lead the team, I must at least be one of the key players in the team! Aiming to be an all rounder, I'll definitely work hard to train in multiple aspects of the game.
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Stichter, Riedel, Blain & Postler, P.A. began with an exceptional lawyer – Don M. Stichter. After graduating from Colgate University and serving as a Lieutenant with the Navy Underwater Demolition Teams, Don graduated from the University of Wisconsin College of Law as a member of the Order of the Coif. He then worked at the United States Department of Justice and, in 1959, served as Chief of the United States Attorney's office in Tampa. In 1962, Don joined two well-established and highly regarded lawyers to form the firm of Bucklew, Ramsey & Stichter, where he excelled in complex commercial matters, civil litigation, and white collar criminal representations. Don also became one of the few lawyers in the Middle District of Florida with expertise in representing debtors under Chapter XI of the Bankruptcy Act of 1898, and in 1972 he left to found his own firm.
The present firm began in 1974 with the addition of Harley E. Riedel following his graduation from the University of Florida College of Law, where he served as editor-in-chief of the law review and was also awarded the Order of the Coif. It was Don's burgeoning insolvency practice that became the principal area of practice of the new firm (then known as "Stichter & Riedel, P.A.") by 1980, although the firm continued to handle civil litigation and commercial transactions such as loan modifications, asset sales, and mergers and acquisitions (both inside and outside the insolvency arena).
Russell M. Blain, Richard C. Prosser, and Charles A. Postler joined the firm laterally as partners in 1985, 1990, and 1992, respectively. Scott A. Stichter, who joined the firm as an associate in 1987, became a shareholder in 1995. Since then, the firm has grown adding a number of lawyers and partners. In recent years, the firm expanded to meet the challenges posed by the Great Recession of 2008. In 2015, following the retirement of Richard C. Prosser, the firm became known by its current name, Stichter, Riedel, Blain & Postler, P.A. The firm continues to handle complex business transactions, all types of insolvency matters, and discrete areas of civil commercial litigation. The firm's offices are located in a century old office building in downtown Tampa (see "Tampa Building" for a further description), within a few blocks of the bankruptcy and federal district courthouse, as well as the Hillsborough County Circuit Court. To meet our client's needs throughout the state, our firm also has offices in Fort Myers, Destin and Pensacola.
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The professional accomplishments of the firm and its members include the following (other activities and awards appear in the attorney biographies section of this website):
- Is listed in Martindale-Hubbell's Bar Registry of Preeminent Lawyers.
- Has been selected as the Top Mid-Sized firm in Florida for Business and Transactions (2011-2014) in Super Lawyers, Business Edition, for four consecutive years.
- Is one of only four firms in Florida (the only one in Tampa) to have continuously (2004-2014) received a top-tier ranking in the Insolvency and Corporate Recovery category in the Chambers USA guide to America's Leading Lawyers for Business.
- Has continuously been recognized by US News/Best Lawyers in Tier 1of the firms specializing in Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights/Insolvency and Reorganization Law-Tampa.
- Has received the Florida Supreme Court's 2014 Law Firm Commendation award for pro bono services, as well as multiple other awards in recognition of the pro bono activities of its attorneys, including the Thirteenth Judicial Circuit's Pro Bono Service Award and the "Have a Heart Award" by the Hillsborough County Bar Association for "outstanding pro bono service by a law firm." It is consistently recognized by Bay Area Legal Services as a Sustaining Law Firm.
- Has consistently been recognized as one of the Best Places to Work in Tampa Bay by the Tampa Bay Business Journal.
- 15 of the firm's lawyers have been AV rated by Martindale-Hubbell.
- 15 of the firm's lawyers have been listed as Super Lawyers or Rising Stars by Super Lawyers.
- 8 of the firm's lawyers have been listed in Best Lawyers in America.
- 9 of the firm's lawyers have been listed in Chambers USA, Americas Leading Lawyers for Business.
- 8 of the firm's lawyers have been listed as Legal Elite by Florida Trend.
- Don M. Stichter has been named "Outstanding Lawyer in Hillsborough County" by the Hillsborough County Bar Association - a 3,000 member bar association encompassing the City of Tampa and all of Hillsborough County.
- Don Stichter, Harley Riedel and Russell Blain are Fellows of the American College of Bankruptcy.
- Don Stichter and Harley Riedel are two of the initial three recipients of the Tampa Bay Bankruptcy Bar Association's highest award - the Douglas P. McClurg Award - which recognizes a lawyer for outstanding effectiveness in judicial proceedings through preparation, civility and courtesy to counsel and parties, and highest standards of ethics and professionalism. Only six lawyers have ever been awarded this honor.
- Riedel received the most points of any lawyer in the State of Florida in Florida Super Lawyers Magazine in 2011, and has been included among the top three attorneys in points received throughout the state from 2010 to 2013. Mr. Blain has been recognized as among the top 100 lawyers since 2007, and Don Stichter has also been listed as among the top 100 lawyers during this interval.
- Don Stichter, Harley Riedel, Russell Blain, Richard Prosser, Edward Peterson and Elena Paras Ketchum have each served as president of the Tampa Bay Bankruptcy Bar Association. Scott Stichter & Edward Peterson currently serve as Directors.
- Don Stichter was listed as Lawyer of the Year, 2013 by Best Lawyers in America in the category of Bankruptcy and Creditor Rights/Insolvency & Reorganization Law Tampa. Harley Riedel was named Lawyer of the Year in 2010 in the same category.
- Blain was the Chair of the Business Law Section of The Florida Bar in 2008-2009 and remains a member of its Executive Council. He is the immediate past President of the Hillsborough County Bar Foundation and the immediate past President of the Ferguson-White American Inn of Court.
- Don Stichter served as President of the Hillsborough County Bar Association and was named outstanding Local Bar President by The Florida Bar.
- On March 15, 2005, Scott A. Stichter was honored as the recipient of the 2005 Jimmy Kynes Pro Bono Award. The award is given annually to an outstanding pro bono attorney selected by the Hillsborough County Bar Association and the Thirteenth Judicial Circuit's pro bono program, H.A.V.E. A Heart. It is dedicated to the memory of former general counsel for the Jim Walters Corporation, Jimmy Kynes.
- On November 26, 2008 The Florida Bar awarded Scott A. Stichter The Florida Bar President's Pro Bono Service Award for 2009 from the Thirteenth Judicial Circuit. Each year, the Florida Supreme Court and The Florida Bar give special recognition to lawyers who have freely given their time and expertise in making legal services available to the poor. Mr. Stichter was recognized for the time and professional expertise he contributed in making legal representation available to those otherwise unable to afford it.
- Harley Riedel, aided by other firm members, authored the chapters on representation of Chapter 11 debtors in possession in both editions of the Norton Handbook for Trustees, Debtors in Possession, and Committees published by West Publishing Company.
- Harley Riedel, Russell Blain and Elena Paras Ketchum have served as guest lecturers in the Advanced Bankruptcy Class at the University of Florida College of Law. Mr. Riedel, Mr. Blain, and Stephen Leslie have served as guest lecturers for the Advanced Bankruptcy Class at the Stetson College of Law.
Pro Bono Activities and In the Community
The firm handles numerous consumer matters on a pro bono basis for deserving clients who cannot afford to pay for legal services. In addition to the services to organized bar associations described above and elsewhere, the firm's lawyers serve on boards and committees for a variety of charitable, civic, religious, educational, and service organizations. The Firm also proudly sponsors the Stichter, Riedel, Blain and Postler Book Award for the Advanced Bankruptcy Course at the University of Florida College of Law.


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I think we can all agree that first dates—and second, third and even fourth dates—are pretty critical when it comes to finding someone with whom you connect. And while you don't have to be perfect or even look perfect while you're going through the formalities of getting to know someone, the basics of appearance truly do make a difference. Not just in how you're coming across to someone else, but in the way that you feel.
Though I've been on more dates than I can even recall over the last six or so months, and though I've absorbed as much as I can regarding dating via books, conversations, podcasts, and websites, I'm certainly not dating expert. Far from it, in fact. The only thing I know is that when I feel my best, I have more fun on a date. Even if it's not a match.
With that said, what you bring in your First Date Kit (get it? It sounds like First-Aid Kit!) will vary depending on your needs, but I think you'll find winners in the following suggestions.
Beauty Blender's Blotterazzi
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It comes in the compact pictured, which has a mirror on the interior, and two blotters.
Pacifica Underarm Deodorant Wipes
Summer or winter, humid or dry, these Pacifica Underarm Deodorant Wipes are so convenient. For the longest time, I was keeping travel deodorant in my car and/or purse, but these eliminate any worries you may have about deodorant marks, along with any unpleasant smells.
These are aluminum-free and contain coconut milk and other essential oils that keep you smelling nice and feeling soft. Each package contains 30 wipes and costs $9.
Trilogy Everything Balm
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It has a coconut oil base and is scented with lavender and peppermint essential oils, with peppermint being the most forthright scent. Apply it on your temples and pulse points to help you relax before meeting with your date (here's hoping you find your unicorn).
Fig + Yarrow Oral Hygiene Rinse
Whether you've got kissing plans or not, first dates usually mean lots of talking. Freshen that mouth of yours with a swig of mouthwash pre-date, and perhaps even mid-date if you've had dinner together.
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Radius Floss Sachets
In the same line of thought, don't forget to floss. Again, this would come in handy if you've had dinner with your date, but you can use them whenever. These, by Radius and $18 for 5 packs of 20, are made from natural silk and are super discreet. The floss itself is soft and ever-so-slightly thicker than some, which I find to be more effective.


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BLANCHARD, Okla. -- With more than 500,000 beads and thousands of bracelets one Oklahoma woman is making a big difference for those with cancer.
NewsChannel 4's Meg Alexander takes us to a metro chemo ward where this week's "Pay it 4ward" recipient is always very busy.
It's a treasure chest of sparkles and so much more.
16:14:35 "She was telling us what the good things were on the menu for lunch bringing the cart around with treats," patient, Don Dunnington says.
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"Thank you," Dunnington's wife says as he gets a bracelet from Marilyn Dewey.
His wife gets a gift while her husband gets a pep talk.
Dunnington says, "Just making people comfortable. She seems to do what she does with a lot of love and a lot of care."
Marilyn Dewey survived uterine cancer seven years ago, but it was a "Relay for Life" event with her granddaughters that really got her going.
"It was so energizing to see kids/young adults raising money," Marilyn Dewey says. "I thought I'll start making some bracelets to sell and give them the money from the bracelets."
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Karla Smith, an Ovarian and Breast cancer survivor says that Marilyn is a godsend.
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"I give bracelets to the patients and sell them to everybody else. It's just a win/win situation," Dewey explains.
Smith says about Dewey, "She gives out bracelets she serves meals. She does whatever they need her to do."
She also is a huge shoulder to lean on; especially for those like Karla.
"She's laid down her life to help and give hope to other women. She's laid down her needs to help fulfill needs of other women," Karla Smith says.
That is why Karla Smith nominated Marilyn for "Pay it 4ward."
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"This sounds like a great pay it forward for Marilyn and Karla, who nominated her, and I have for her to give to them $400," David Feisal, with Spirit Bank says. "I can't wait to give this to them."
David Feisal and NewsChannel 4's Meg Alexander couldn't wait to surprise Marilyn while she was volunteering at the hospital.
"Are you Marilyn? Meg asks.
"I am," Dewey says.
Meg says, "I'm Meg Alexander from Channel 4 I know who you are; of course I know who you are. We have a program called "Pay it 4ward" with Spirit Bank and you're friend Karla has a little something for you."
"Marilyn, on behalf of Spirit Bank and on behalf of 'Pay it 4ward' we would like to present you with $400 because of all that you do," Karla Smith says. "Laying down your life; your time; your efforts; I love you so much. Thank you."
"I guess we'll be buying more beads," Marilyn Dewey says.
They are beads that mean so much more than bling; beads for the fight against an indiscriminate foe.
Marilyn says, "It's giving people hope. There is always hope."


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We've all seen what Batman can do in the Arkham series, and he is one epic badass. But in Batman: Arkham Origins it looks like Deathstroke will have quite an easy time of his own going against one-hundred enemies.
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I don't know anything about Deathstroke. I never followed his character or anything, so I didn't really care about him being in the game. But this new trailer for his DLC pack is pretty awesome and makes him look like a really tough rival for the Bat, and now I'm ready to play as him!
While this DLC pack is included with the pre-order, I have no doubt it will be made available to buy separately some time after the game's release. Are you looking forward to it?
Taking place before the rise of Gotham City's most dangerous criminals, the game showcases a young and unrefined Batman as he faces a defining moment in his early career as a crime fighter that sets his path to becoming the Dark Knight. As the story unfolds, players will meet many important characters for the first time and forge key relationships. Batman: Arkham Origins will release worldwide for all major current gaming platforms on October 25th!


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Posted by BE on August 20th, 2011
brilliant !
I can't make out the brand of water he's drinking, but believe me, I know I want some.
Helen Mirren agrees & has the underpants to prove it .. http://tinyurl.com/3h25tv6
The other guy in the clip was Alfred Molina, well known in thespian circles. Obviously impressed with Mr.Brand's incredable improv skills.
Bring back "Just a Minute".I still give the nod to the late Sir Clement Freud although Russell Brand seems to be heading in the right direction.Alfred Molina's repetition call is drafted directly from "Just A Minute'
He's a clever and thoughtful guy underneath that larrikin image. His column in the Guardian about the UK riots is well worth reading, (http://www.guardian.co.uk/uk/2011/aug/11/london-riots-davidcameron) as is his tribute to Amy Winehouse (on his blog.)
BE: Thanks for that, Judith. The Guardian article is brilliant.
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Maino is back at it for 2014, here he is with more new music; his latest release is titled "Lights Camera Action" featuring Meek Mill & Troy Ave.
Maino – Lights Camera Action (feat. Meek Mill & Troy Ave)
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This is a video of Carter ,10 yr old pitching in his first game of the year. Plays 11u ball and has pitched decently for the last two years. Would like to have some info on where to start making some adjustments as he grows and gets stronger. The head tilt is obvious to me, but otherwise I will need some help. Thanks
10 yr old
Two things stand out that I will mention in a minute. If you pause the video, frame to frame, he has pretty solid mechanics. Does he ever complain of bicep pain? If so, it's because he isn't finishing with his arm. It looks like it never really gets straight. The second thing is he is "walking through" his follow through. Look at glove hand pulling through and not staying over his left knee. The push off foot passes across his stride foot. Other than that, he is pretty clean. Keep up the good work.
Thanks , so much. We will work at it and repost some time in the future.
That's right before releasing. Great equal opposite but doesn't go to a fix glove after. Just a little tilted with shoulders not horizontal or square. The push leg kick looks like it's going over a hurddle. We would love to have him on our team. I imagine he does very well. Looks great!!! He looks kinda like my son a little bit. Same stuff we're working. I saw more things he was doing very well.
Should be some other ideas to help also.
I think he looks great for his age and agree with the points made by the others in this thread. The swinging glove adjustment will improve control. Could practice by tucking the glove throughout his entire motion (during practice) to get over what will feel strange to him (not swinging the glove). Then work in drills with palm toward the catch…rotate towards the chest / arm pit during delivery. Keep it fun. Good stuff!


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For a long time the public service was perceived as being hierarchically superior to the citizen. This perception was held by both Public Servant and the Citizen. This perception has changed over the years. In the late 1960s and 1970s, the idea of the civil service offering "a service to the citizen" emerged. There is an urgent need to create a new service culture within the civil service to increase the responsiveness of the public services to the people. With the state government's role of providing enabling environment to its citizens and giving them the dividends of democracy, we believe that this training will be very effective in helping the staff of various ministries, departments and agencies of the state to understand their roles as service providers to the general public. It will also enable them to provide quality service that will be appreciated by all stakeholders.
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Participants will be exposed to tools, concepts and service standards that will enable them deliver world class service to both internal and external customers
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10 oz. ceramic coffee mug just like the ones from the diner Waitress takes place! Features the Waitress logo on both sides with the tagline "A new Broadway musical baked from the heart"
Whether you are buying Broadway merchandise as a gift, have missed the opportunity to purchase souvenirs when a Touring Musical Production came to town, or just want to purchase Broadway collectibles to expand your own collection, The Broadway Store is your one stop shop for all things Broadway. The Broadway Store provides you with a wide range of Broadway Souvenirs including Posters, Books, CDs, DVDs, Hats, KeyChains, Magnets, Mugs, Bags, Apparel, Novels and a whole lot more!
The Broadway Store is Broadway's most comprehensive online store, offering all the latest and greatest Broadway musicals and plays and their memorabilia with fast, secure, and reliable shipping. So if you are looking for Broadway souvenir merchandise from your favorite musical or play, now you can shop and pay online quickly and securely, without having to fly all the way to New York City. Shopping for Broadway fans has never been so fun and easy!


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TAIPEI, Taiwan (BRAIN) — Folding bike maker Tern, which introduced its first diamond-frame non-folding urban bikes just before March's Taipei Cycle Show, is further diversifying its line with a Bosch-equipped electric folding model planned to debut at this summer's Eurobike expo.
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Dear Friends, our 150th Anniversary Celebration of St. Thomas the Apostle Parish is on the horizon!
Beginning September 9, 2018, St. Thomas the Apostle Church will celebrate our 150th anniversary as a parish church in Chicago and we would like you to be involved. Choose from a variety of ways you can join in the planning and festivities. We will have opportunities for those who are willing to help plan events and for those who want to serve in other ways. Everyone can play a part. Let's get to know one another better as we play and pray as a community. Let's celebrate!
Steering Committee: Candace Scheidt, Paula Jones, and Gwen Anderson.


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G2Shop v1.1.2 – Responsive Prestashop Theme
G2Shop is a multi-purpose responsive Prestashop theme with the eye-catching and straightforward design. This is mainly designed for a huge store with the variety of products from hi-tech to fashion stores. It is also a multi-purpose theme which can be utilized for any online store.
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Sturdy build, DLNA streaming and NFC
Cheap, solid, works as you'd hope and expect
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Unpleasant, bloated Huawei software
High-performance SoC, Good display
Ample battery capacity, Stereo sound recording
Laggy performance Too big and heavy
Bigger screen, a faster processor and - quite possibly - a lower price
Sensibly priced, big screen is very useful and the quality is good
Dual SIM device with two-source voice and data usage
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Massive screen
Well-performing 8-megapixels camera
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Beautiful display, Fast performance, Good price
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Long battery life, Temperatures are well controlled
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High-quality iBeats headphones
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Slim and well built handset
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(PRWEB) September 04, 2014
UWDress.com, one of the most popular suppliers of wedding dresses and women's special occasion outfits, has recently announced its promotion for girls' bridesmaid dresses. The aim of the special offer is to expand the company's market share. Now, all its brand new girls' bridesmaid gowns are provided with big discounts (up to 66 percent off).
Bridesmaid gowns are considered as the most elegant products from UWDress.com. Additionally, the company has added more than 300 long bridesmaid dresses to its product line. They are available in several popular colours in the current market, including gorgeous gold, radiant red, elegant purple, light green and cool blue.
"We are pleased to announce the new items and offer the big savings. Please note that the current promotion will last from today until September 22, 2014. I have confidence in the new selection. You know, online shopping is becoming more and more popular in the current market," the company's sales manager says.
As a matter of fact, UWDress.com is a supplier hat has been focusing on the manufacture and retail of women's gowns for a long time. The company hopes to help worldwide clients get fashionable products at the lowest possible prices. All its affordable items are extremely elegant.
About UWDress.com
UWDress.com is a reliable wedding dress manufacturer and retailer established in 2007. It specializes in wedding dresses and other special-occasion dresses for women. UWDress.com differentiates itself through quality, trendy designs, and innovation across their entire suite of products and services in the market. The company intends to make online shopping more economical for worldwide women.
More details about the supplier and its elegant dresses can be found at: http://www.uwdress.com/c/girls-bridesmaid-dresses.html.


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Nicki's Mint cCocolate Chip Ice Cream
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Author Notes: My step son Nicki had a lot of chocolate mint growing and he asked if we coould make some ice cream? I said why not! We used a vanilla ice cream for a base and added chocolate chips, maserated the mint in vodka, and some green food color for looks. —jane mcmillan
Makes: about 1 quart
teaspoons pure vanilla extract
cups chocolate mint leaves
ounces vodka
cup mini chocolate chips
- Cover and chill overnight.
- Next day in a food processor pulse the mint leaves a few times, add the vodka and set aside to mascreate for at least 1 hour
- Strain the mint vodka mixture using a cheese cloth or coffee filter, squeezing out the liquid into the vanilla ice cream base.
- Process in ice cream to manufactures direction. The last 5 minutes add your choc chips and food color.
- Put in the freezer to firm up completely and this is the hardest step!
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The Clark alumni community is tightly knit, yet welcoming to all — not unlike Clark itself, which is small in size but always thinks big. Before fanning out across the world to pursue lives that meet our highest aspirations, we came together as students in residence halls, classrooms and labs. Clark alumni are passionate about many different things, but our University is the one thing that forever unites us.
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Clark University has embarked on our most ambitious giving campaign ever, to raise $125 million. This ensures our standing as a university whose impact begins in our classrooms and labs, then reaches around the globe. Over the course of our history, your support for Clark has allowed us to illuminate the path to discovery and be a force for positive change in the world.


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TONGUE( a model for future tongues)
Installation view in Ragahof, Vienna, June 2010 exhibition in framework of festival Lost in Wien;curated by Karoline Hausman and Isolde Cristandl.
The Fleshness of Voice : What language and the body have in common is the voice, but the voice is part neither of language nor of the body. (Mladen Dolar, 2006)
A wooden tongue- shaped object-platform was built inside of the exhibition room, placed in front of the balcony door without the balcony. The platform was made to by slided through the balcony door and become a temporary balcony space - a communication platform.
Tongue is an architectural intervention, a movable ramp-like object that can stand on its own or can serve as an extension of the inner into the outside space. It is an extesion of the intimate architecture body into a social space, an architectural body part becoming an organ for the Body and Voice to become "visible". It opens up the possible, optional and theoretical spaces.


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Webinar: Understanding the Landscape: An overview of the Population Health Management Framework
From August 21, 2014 12:00 pm until August 21, 2014 1:00 pm Save to calendar
Posted by Isabel Estrada
Categories: Webinars
Date: Thursday, August 21, 2014
Time: 12:00-1:00 pm Eastern Daylight Time
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The first webinar of the PHM Virtual Brown Bag Series: Population Health Management Framework Webinars will offer an overview of the PHM Framework which has become the cornerstone of the research and implementation of programs in the industry.
How was the PHM Framework developed? Why is it important? How has it been enhanced by current research? How does your company fit within the population health landscape?
In this webinar you will:
- Identify the key components of the PHM Framework
- Learn how the key components fit together in the implementation of PHM programs
- Apply the PHM Framework to various segments and stakeholders in the industry
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Interim Executive Director and Board Chair, Population Health Alliance
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Insolvency and phoenix activities
Phoenix activity is the fraudulent act of transferring the assets of an indebted company into a new company to avoid paying creditors, tax or employee entitlements. The new company, usually operated by the same director, continues the business under a new structure to avoid their responsibilities to their creditors.
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) and the Australian Tax Office (ATO) have powers to combat fraudulent phoenix activity. The ABCC refers allegations of potential fraud to these agencies for investigation.
An insolvent company is one that is unable to pay its debts when they become due. If a company is in financial difficulty, it may be placed into external administration. Where a sole trader (who conducts business in their individual name, rather than in the name of a company) encounters financial difficulty, they may face bankruptcy.
External administration is a term that covers all types of insolvency arrangements for companies in financial difficulty. External administrations include voluntary administration, receivership or liquidation. For more information on the different types of insolvency and the rights of customers, employees and suppliers of an insolvent business, you should consult the Australian Securities & Investments Commission (ASIC) website .
Liquidation of an insolvent company enables an independent and suitably qualified person called a liquidator to take control of the company so that its affairs can be wound up in an orderly and fair way for the benefit of creditors.
Fair Entitlements Guarantee
If employees lose their job because their employer has entered bankruptcy or liquidation and there are insufficient funds available to pay their outstanding entitlements, they may be able to get financial help under the Fair Entitlements Guarantee (FEG).
FEG applies to unpaid employee entitlement claims for all employer insolvency events that occurred on or after 5 December 2012. For more information visit the FEG website , call the FEG Hotline on 1300 135 040 or email feg [at] employment.gov.au.
The General Employee Entitlements and Redundancy Scheme (GEERS) continues to apply to unpaid employee entitlement claims for employer insolvency events that occurred before 5 December 2012. For more information call the FEG Hotline on 1300 135 040 or email feg [at] employment.gov.au.
Employer superannuation contributions are not covered by FEG or GEERS. For key superannuation information, visit www.ato.gov.au/super or contact the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) on 13 10 20.
Reporting fraudulent phoenix activity
If you suspect that a company or its directors may be engaging in fraudulent phoenix activity, you should consider the information about what you can do about phoenix activity provided by ASIC and the ATO , or contact ASIC on 1300 300 630 or the ATO on 1800 060 062.
The ATO have specific powers to counter fraudulent phoenix activities. These include:
- making directors personally liable for their company's failure to pay certain tax or employee superannuation obligations
- commencing recovery against directors for certain unpaid company liabilities that remain unreported after three months of becoming due
- the prevention of directors and associates of directors from obtaining credits for withheld amounts in their individual tax returns where the company has failed to pay withheld amounts to the ATO.
ASIC also maintain a register of banned and disqualified persons who are not allowed to work as a director of a company due to their previous activities. More information on the banned and disqualified register is available from the ASIC website .
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For further information, advice or assistance please contact the ABCC on 1800 003 338 or enquiry [at] abcc.gov.au.


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A notorious ISIS executioner has allegedly been shot dead by a group of anonymous gunmen after a raid on his car yesterday.
Abu Sayyaf, known for playing a prominent role in ISIS execution and propaganda videos, is thought to have been killed alongside a fellow militant in Nineveh, a city in Iraq which is located on the outskirts of Mosul.
The terrifying ISIS killer is known for his "huge body and heavy arms" and is thought to have decapitated hundreds of victims.
Al-Mallah claimed that unknown gunmen opened fire on Sayyaf's car, adding: "He was killed along with another militant who was accompanying him during the attack."
Police have not yet identified the men behind the shooting.
Muhammad Yawar, an Iraqi journalist, also confirmed Sayyaf's death.
He said: "Abu Sayyaf was one of the scariest executioners in Nineveh. He was known for his huge body and heavy arms. He was one of the renowned faces in the ISIS propaganda videos,
"Abu Sayyaf was a reflection of the brutality of this terrorist group ."
Sayyaf is the second executioner to be killed recently, after Abu Abdel Rahman was also attacked by unknown gunmen, in the al-Askari region in Iraq.
Last week, Coalition forces were preparing for months of horrific street-to-street fighting in the liberation battle to drive 2,000 diehard Islamic State fighters from the Iraqi city of Mosul .
Thousands of troops and armoured vehicles will storm the west of the city for the final but bloodiest stage of the battle to force ISIS out of Iraq.
It is feared as many as 750,000 terrified civilians are among the IS fighters in west Mosul – all under the threat of being beheaded if they try to flee.
Notorious ISIS Executioner Abu Sayyaf Who Decapitated Hundreds Of Victims Gunned Down
A notorious ISIS executioner has allegedly been shot dead by a group of anonymous gunmen after a raid on his car yesterday.


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Guar gum (pronounced like gwahr) is similar to xanthan gum, it is not an ingredient you eat alone, but is used to help ingredients bind together, thicken, and stabilize, and to create structure. Made from the seed of a cluster plant grown in India and Pakistan, guar gum is commonly found in commercial food products such as ice cream, puddings, cream cheese, and sauces. Guar gum is a powder that looks, smells, and feels like xanthan gum but is used less frequently in gluten-free baked goods. It is common to find gluten-free cookbook authors combine xanthan gum with a guar gum in the same recipe to capitalize on the structure building properties of both.
Gaur gum packs 6 grams of dietary fiber per 1 tablespoon. If consumed in excess, it can produce a laxative effect and it is recommended that only small amounts be used in baking. Use only as directed in recipes.
Both xanthan gum and guar gum are relatively expensive ingredients but are highly concentrated, and a bag will last you a long time.