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Prototype 2 Live Action TV Spot Shows Us "The Power of Revenge" [VIDEO]
Activision has just released the Prototype 2 TV spot called "The Power of Revenge". Is it too provocative or too disturbing for some major TV networks to carry? This spot sets it off and perfectly sets up the epic battle that will be Heller vs Mercer. You have got to see this for yourself, I didn't expect the bit of bonus action there at the end.
The folks over at Radical sure do know how to put together a compelling piece of video, now it's not Dead Island's iconic debut trailer but its powerful in its own right. Check it out and let us know what you think. Prototype 2 hits stores April 24th.


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Gary Numan
Obsession - Live At The Hammersmith Eventim Apollo (Limited DVD)
Release Date: 01/12/2016
Discs: 1
Filmed and recorded in November 2014 this sold out show, at the legendary Hammersmith Apollo venue in London, was the final event in the highly successful Splinter album campaign.
For Gary Numan, it was a long awaited return to a venue that means more to him than any other. Gary was born in Hammersmith, and the Apollo was effectively his local major venue throughout his youth, and the venue that symbolised the pinnacle of his musical ambition.
This stunning two hour concert is captured here in a multi camera shoot and features a long list of fan favourite album tracks and chart singles.
Everything Comes Down To This
Me, I Disconnect From You
I Am Dust
The Calling
Here In The Black
We Are So Fragile
The Fall
Dead Sun Rising
Down In The Park
I Die You Die
We're The Unforgiven
We Are Glass
Love Hurt Bleed
My Last Day
Jo The Waiter
A Prayer For The Unborn
Are 'Friends' Electric?

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Peruse videos showcasing the arts in Austin, and select programs from the Cultural Arts Division.
CAMP: The Cultural Asset Mapping Project is an initiative of the Cultural Arts Division of the Economic Development Department to map the places and resources that are important to Austin's cultural identity and creativity.


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Pichu (ピチュー, Pichu) is a fictional creature from the Pokémon series. It debuted in the series' second generation, and represents that generation as a playable character in Super Smash Bros. Melee and Super Smash Bros. Ultimate.
Pichu is a small, rodent-like Pokémon with an oval-shaped head, a black, spiky pattern around its neck, and large, arrowhead-shaped ears tipped with black markings. As the pre-evolved form of Pikachu and a baby Pokémon, Pichu is less powerful than its evolved forms. While it cannot learn some moves that Pikachu and Raichu can, it can learn three moves (Charm, Sweet Kiss and Nasty Plot) that its evolved forms cannot. Pichu only evolves into Pikachu when it reaches a very high level of friendship with its Trainer.
The Pokédex explains that the electricity pouches in Pichu's cheeks are still small and unable to store much electricity yet. This, in turn, makes it inexperienced with handling electrical attacks, to the point that it occasionally inflicts damage to itself. While this does not actually occur in the Pokémon games, it has been demonstrated in both the Pokémon anime and Super Smash Bros. Melee. Additionally, its evolutionary family's signature move, Volt Tackle, will deal recoil damage after being successfully used.
Due to its inexperience with handling electricity, Pichu may discharge it accidentally and spontaneously if amused or startled, and vice versa. Despite its small size, it can zap even adult humans, but it surprises itself whenever it does so. When it plays with other Pichu, they may short out electricity with each other, creating a shower of sparks, startling them and causing them to start crying. It gets better at holding power as it grows older, where it starts playing with other Pichu by touching tails and setting off sparks in apparent mutual tests of courage. It charges itself with electricity more easily on days that either have very dry air or has thunderclouds, in which case the crackling of static electricity can be heard coming off of it.
In Super Smash Bros. Melee[edit]
As a playable character[edit]
Main article: Pichu (SSBM)
Pichu is a playable unlockable character in this game, albeit as a perceived "joke character", due to being an intentionally inferior clone of Pikachu that possesses many significant weaknesses. Smash is notably the only game that is true to Pichu's Pokédex description of harming itself with its own electricity: whenever Pichu performs an electrical attack, it will sustain 1%-4% recoil damage. Along with this, it is also the lightest character in Melee, giving it extremely poor survivability overall. It is ranked 24th on the Melee tier list, placing it in the G tier and being the third lowest spot on the entire tier list.
Trophy Description[edit]
A Tiny Mouse Pokémon identifiable by its big ears, Pichu evolves into Pikachu. It's not very skilled at storing up electrical energy and will sometimes discharge it if jarred. Although it's small, it has enough electrical power to give even an adult quite a shock. It's often startled by its own power.
In Super Smash Bros. Brawl[edit]
Pichu is one of the five playable characters in Melee who did not return as a playable character in Brawl, and is the only one who neither has unfinished data on Brawl's disc nor a new playable character as a clear replacement. Instead, Pichu only appears as a trophy. However, a couple of its unique attributes in Melee (its ability to wall jump and the blue goggles from its blue alternate costume) were given to Pikachu.
As a Trophy[edit]
Pichu makes an appearance in Brawl as a collectible trophy. It is obtained by completing All-Star Mode without using a continue. The trophy describes Pichu's appearance in the Pokémon games, and makes no reference whatsoever to its appearance in Melee:
A Tiny Mouse Pokémon. Because its electric cheek pouches are still small, it cannot store electricity yet. Pichu has been known to flaunt its courage by touching tails with others and setting off sparks. It is easier for Pichu to build up electricity when the humidity is lower. Pichu will evolve into Pikachu.
In Super Smash Bros. 4[edit]
Pichu once again did not return as a playable character in Super Smash Bros. 4. However, Pichu does return as a trophy in Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS. In Super Smash Bros. for Wii U, it is referenced in the Palutena's Guidance on Pikachu, as Viridi discusses its evolutionary family.
In Super Smash Bros. Ultimate[edit]
As a playable character[edit]
Main article: Pichu (SSBU)
After a two installment absence, Pichu was confirmed to return as a playable character in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate during the E3 Nintendo Direct. Like most characters, it takes on a more cartoonish and expressive appearance than in Melee.
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Wednesday, 2 June 2010
BNP try to sneak back into Barking
20 comments:
- Daniel Hoffmann-Gill said...
Barnbrook is a twat isn't he?
Hopefully the monster will still fail in his efforts to sneak into a position of power and do utterly nothing with it.
- 2 June 2010 at 13:30
- AdamB said...
Yes I'd like to see him explaining on the doorstep to the people of Goresbrook Ward why they have lost the councillor they elected just four weeks ago.
Hopefully they'll tell him where to stuff it.
- 2 June 2010 at 13:34
- Sean Ellis said...
Did anyone notice the misprint on the sign behind him? They printed "for" instead of "is".
- 2 June 2010 at 13:42
- AdamB said...
It's an easy mistake to make!
- 2 June 2010 at 13:54
Of course, it is an offence under electoral law to stand for election to an authority for which you are also an employee. Common sense dictates that this is a massive conflict of interest, and was undoubtedly kept quiet from those who elected her. Electoral law also dictates that any election where the successful candidate broke election law is void - thus it was Ms Couling who unseated herself by unlawfully standing for election.
- 2 June 2010 at 15:36
While I do agree with the usual bashing of Dicky, and as much as it chokes this time round the labour party in Barking have no one to blame for this but theirselves.
They knew that the candidate was inelligible to stand, but they thought they would get away with it. and blaming Dicky for jumping at the chance, when if labour had been honest and less arrogant there would not now be a nasty taste left in the mouth on the elections held in Barking.
Word is this is just the start of what could be a disaster as there are a number of investigations going on.
- 2 June 2010 at 15:41
- AdamB said...
I'm not sure how helping kids across the road was a "massive conflict of interest" anonymous.
Yes it was against the rules but she resigned as a lollipop lady as soon as she was elected so where's the harm? Forcing voters back to the polls at great public cost over something as trivial as this leaves a much nastier taste in the mouth than her lollipop ever did.
- 2 June 2010 at 15:52
- Peter said...
The electoral law is wrong when it comes to council workers. I can understand not allowing someone to be a councillor and work for the council but its unfair not to allow council employess to stand for the council. How many people are brave enough to give up their jobs when there is a possiblity they own't win a seat on the council after doing so. I think its undemocratic
- 2 June 2010 at 16:02
- 2 June 2010 at 17:17
I wonder what Tricky Dicky thinks of the "Sentinel" publication that was sent around Barking and Dagenham that claimed to be an independent publication but was slandering Margaret Hodge and the Labour Party (Which is still illegal under the Representation of People Act 1983) and the ongoing investigation into that.
Labour might have been a bit sneaky but the BNP have been just as bad during the election. Barnbrook letting a couple of his friends temporarily bunking in his house while they were standing for election for example. Plus, I wonder how he is going to explain to the general Barking public why they are forcing a costly bye-election over a lollipop lady. Hopefully the media gives him a well deserved reaming over this one.
- 2 June 2010 at 17:19
- AdamB said...
Yes I think that's a good point Peter. Why should a roadsweeper be forced to make themselves unemployed before running to be a councillor, whereas somebody who runs a business that is affected by the council doesn't for example?
- 2 June 2010 at 18:52
Funny you should say that AdamB because it is said that several of the newly elected labour councillors in Barking work in companies that are commissioned by the council, so ergo one could say that they are also employed by the council, and to be honest their monthly salary is far far higher than a lollipop lady, but there you go greed will out.
- 2 June 2010 at 19:20
- AdamB said...
"It is said..."
By you.
- 2 June 2010 at 22:41
In response to AdamB, no it is not just said by me, it is a researchable fact. Easily discovered if you wish to look.
- 3 June 2010 at 09:53
- AdamB said...
So where's *your* research then Anon? You're the one claiming greed as a motive.
- 3 June 2010 at 11:26
- Daniel Hoffmann-Gill said...
Oh I can't wait to see this "evidence"...
- 3 June 2010 at 12:00
Cant wait to see the evidence, well lets steer you in the right direction, have a look at the DABD website and list of employees, pretty sure you will match names there.
Have a look HnHorganisers will find a match there.
and thats just for starters, still should keep you busy for a little while.
- 5 June 2010 at 14:43
- AdamB said...
So you haven't got any basically.
- 5 June 2010 at 15:26
- Green Gordon said...
That, and the fact that sub-contractors are not civil servants. Anon is an idiot. And a BNP supporter. Who thinks he's Deep Throat. But it probably Lee Barnes LLB.
- 7 June 2010 at 14:39
- Tom said...
"so ergo one could say that they are also employed by the council,"
But they aren't, though, ergo anyone arguing this is a fucking moron.
Agree that the law is wrong, Barnbrook is sadly within his rights to complain, though, even though his own misdemeanours in office are of a far worse nature.
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From Scotland:
I am a community paediatrician. I'm looking for a web-site that I can print out and give to a nine-year-old diabetic boy, explaining to him how to look after his type 1 diabetes. His mother is overburdened and he now needs to take control. Any suggestions?
I understand that this child's mother is overburdened, but a nine-year-old should not expected to take of himself. I think you need to get the district nurse involved along with social services. Your district diabetes nurse can do an assessment and along with help from whatever social services are available, find ways of appropriately helping this family.
By the way, there are lots of good age appropriate materials from the British Diabetes Association.
Additional Comments from Dr. Kenneth J. RobertsonThis is a somewhat neglected area. While there are many websites and books catering for the slightly older (and more literate) patient, the age group you refer to is not well provided for.
However, I am slightly worried about the concept of a nine year-old being given responsibility for his diabetes. Obviously, a degree of devolution is entirely appropriate but this only works if there is adequate supervision. If there is doubt about mum's ability to provide this, then I would involve the social work department at an early stage.
Additional comments from The Editor:There are several excellent books for younger kids that explain diabetes at a child's level.
Original posting 28 May 1999
Additional comments added 30 August 1999
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Posted by developmental pediatrician Daniel Coury, medical director of Autism Speaks Autism Treatment Network (AS-ATN). Dr. Coury is also the chief of developmental-behavioral pediatrics at Nationwide Children's Hospital, in Columbus, Ohio.
The journal JAMA Psychiatry recently published the results of a large study showing a three-fold increased risk for diabetes among children and young adults taking antipsychotic medications. These medicines include risperidone (Risperdal) and aripiprazole (Abilify) – both FDA-approved for treating severe irritability and disruptive behaviors in children with autism.
This finding is important to the autism community on several levels. Before I discuss them, however, I want to emphasize that, by no means, does this mean that all who take these medicines will develop diabetes. Even with the increased risk seen in this study, diabetes developed in only a fraction of the participants.
Nor do the findings mean that all parents should take their children off anti-psychotic medications. When appropriately used and monitored, these medicines are an important option when other means of addressing severe behavioral challenges fail.
We've long known that antipsychotic medicines can produce side effects – including weight gain and the associated risk of diabetes. What this large, new study gives us is the first clear measure of the magnitude of the diabetes risk.
The researchers tracked the outcomes of more than 43,000 patients between the ages of 6 and 24. Among those taking antipsychotic medicines, they found a diabetes rate of about 24 cases per 10,000 person years. By comparison the diabetes rate for those taking other psychiatric medicines (mood stabilizers, antidepressants, etc.) was about 8 cases per 10,000 person years. (One person year translates to one patient followed for one year. Two person years could be one patient followed for two years or two patients followed for one year, and so on.)
These findings underscore the importance of our AS-ATN's guidelines for the use of antipsychotic medicines. When a family comes to one of our centers seeking help for severe behavioral issues, the first step is to look for underlying medical problems, sensory issues and communication difficulties that may be causing a child to "act out." The classic example is the pain of GI distress – all too common among individuals with autism.
Even after these issues have been addressed or ruled out, behavioral therapies should always be the first step in helping individuals with autism resolve problem behaviors.
If a family and doctor agree to try an antipsychotic medicine, our guidelines call for careful monitoring for signs and symptoms of a number of potential side effects. We recommend a check of blood glucose, blood lipids, weight, blood pressure, body mass index (BMI) and an evaluation for motor problems (dyskinesias) that may indicate unwanted neurological effects. These evaluations should be performed when a medicine is started, 6 months later and then annually. Appearance of side effects warrants adjustment, change or discontinuation of medication.
Unfortunately, this type of gold-standard evaluation and monitoring is not yet the norm outside our AS-ATN centers. As part of our mission, we are redoubling our efforts to educate community physicians of these best practices.
If you have concerns, please raise them with your child's doctor. To help you better understand and work through these issues, we have two AS-ATN tool kits that you can download for free from this website:
The AS-ATN/AIR-P Medication Decision Aid helps families and clinicians evaluate whether behavioral medicines are right for their child.
The AS-ATN/AIR-P Autism and Medication: Safe and Careful Use helps families and clinicians monitor how well a medicine is working as well as potential side effects.
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Though ratings for Go Ahead Tours are high on most sites, complaints are listed online at BBB.org and MyThreeCents.com. The rating for Go Ahead Tours is four stars out of five at MyThreeCents.com and rated as A+ on BBB.org.Continue Reading
The most common complaint from BBB.org is problems with products and services. One complaint on the website is that Go Ahead Tours did not honor an advertised price. However, the company responded to the customer complaint and offered to refund the difference in price. Another common complaint listed on this site was a lack of communication from Go Ahead Tours to a tour leader.
Complaints on MyThreeCents.com range from hotels that are far away from a destination to hidden fees. One reviewer claims that Go Ahead Tours books hotels for travelers that are well off the beaten path. This same reviewer also claims that those who choose to book through Go Ahead Tours should realize these are budget tours and should not expect luxury accommodations. Another complaint about Go Ahead Tours on this site mentioned the hidden fees associated with travel. In one case, the reviewer claims that payment for an all-inclusive trip occurred, but right before traveling, Go Ahead Tours sent an invoice for charges, including a fuel surcharge, and that many of the tour attractions cost extra.Learn more about Geography


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Private Parties
We love a good party at the Stonefly, and with two joined rooms (the Lounge and the Cube) it's easy to host your private party! The Stonefly is really popular for retirement parties for Glacier National Park and Flathead National Forest employees. These folks are the heart of our business, and we love when they choose the Stonefly for their most fun parties!
The "Cube" is our live music venue where we host bands twice weekly in the summer, and occasionally through our off season. There is a stage that can accommodate a 10 piece band or provide elevated seating. The Cube can accommodate 50+ people seated or 100+ for a reception style event. The Cube has a pool table which can be added to the stage, be covered for banquet use, or be available for your guests' entertainment. The Cube has it's own bar and bartender, depending on your special event needs. Outside catering is welcome for food! We also offer entertainment booking services.
No matter how you envision your event from casual to formal, we have the space, product and expertise to help you make it happen!


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This company is an internationally recognised provider of payment solutions used for corporate companies to trade in foreign currency. Rapid promotion is available as well as the ability to earn a six figure salary within five years.
Sector: International Payments
The Role: Target focused and money motivated graduate sales professionals are needed to join this international financial company. Based within an established graduate sales team you will receive plenty of both structured and on the job training. Selling a range of financial services into both blue chip and medium sized companies you will influence financial directors on a daily basis.
The Company: This global financial company is an excellent place for a graduate sales professional to start their career. With an international presence you will be able to progress with this company on an international basis.
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Kingdom throws input methods on it's head by limiting this to three actions while still providing infinite depth through choices and strategy.
If you remember one thing about this game, we hope it is this: Kingdom is about learning from your past experiences—it does not hold your hand and this is purposely done to allow you to puzzle things out for yourself. The game is about discovery, both in regards to items in the game and also the subtle mechanics that will help you devise strategies to make your kingdom flourish. You'll give coins to items and see immediate effects whereas other items you may not understand right away and over time discover their importance/value. Kingdom is deceptively deep for a minimalist game.
Wise Kings know that their kingdom will fall,
Brave Kings do not despair.
Great Kings know riches can rule,
Calculating Kings spend every coin with care.
In Kingdom, each coin spent can tip the balance between prosperity and decay. Attend to your domain, border to border, or venture into the wild to discover its wonders and its threats. Master the land, build your defenses, and when the darkness comes, stand with your people, crown on your head, until the very end.
Thomas van den Berg - Design, Art, Code
Marco Bancale - Code
Gordon Van Dyke - Gameplay Design
Amos Roddy - Music and SFX
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Maarten Boot - Pixel Artist
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Museum of History and Holocaust Education
Kennesaw, GA 30144
The Kennesaw State University Museum of History and Holocaust Education invites you to explore the lives and experiences of World War II and the Holocaust through interactive galleries, personal stories, and a theater playing movies focused on this compelling era. Admission, parking, and all programs are free and open to the public. Permanent exhibitions at the MHHE include "Parallel Journeys: World War II and the Holocaust through the Eyes of Teens," focusing on the various experiences of 40 young adults and teenagers during the war; "V for Victory: Georgia Remembers World War II," a panel exploration curated by the Atlanta History Center exploring the homefront and overseas experiences of Allied soldiers; and "The Butterfly Project," a creative memorial to the 1.5 million Jewish children killed during the Holocaust. The MHHE's changing exhibits include "Local Heroes: Honoring the Greatest Generation," which features stories and artifacts from local World War II veterans. Seasonal programs include summer institutes, swing dance events, family days, and film/lecture series. For more information, call 678.797.2083 or visit www.kennesaw.edu/historymuseum.
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Monday: 10:00AM - 5:00PM
Tuesday: 10:00AM - 5:00PM
Wednesday: 10:00AM - 5:00PM
Thursday: 10:00AM - 5:00PM
Friday: 10:00AM - 5:00PM
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Renters can search for low-rent apartments through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development website and online listings by Apartment Guide. The HUD website supplies an online, state-by-state search of low-rent apartments with options available for individuals, families, disabled people and senior citizens, the site states.Continue Reading
For HUD housing, applicants must not exceed maximum income requirements and can apply directly through the Section 8 portion of the website, according to the site.
Apartment Guide's online apartment listings offer access to low-rent, government-assisted apartments, Apartment Guide states. The guide's search features allow users to specify search criteria to view suitable apartments. To apply for a low-rent apartment through this resource, research apartments, visit desired properties, and apply directly to the property manager after achieving eligibility requirements.Learn more about Real Estate


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One of the best singer from Tanzania House Of Talent (THT) 'Nandy' come up with the remix of 'Mwasiti's old single 'Nalivua Pendo'. The original single was released several years ago and it was a hit by the way.
'Nalivua Pendo Remix' by 'Nandy' takes the advantages of the original lyrics from the song but She addedup some new lyrics from her own talent. 'Nandy' sing with a sweet voice and the song sound good.
'Nalivua Pendo Remix' produced by 'Emma The Boy' also from Tanzania House Of Talent.


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ATHENS - Orson Charles, as expected, is passing on his final year at Georgia and declaring for the NFL draft. He will enter the draft process among the top tier of draft-eligible tight ends.
Here are some comments from Charles on a Wednesday afternoon teleconference arranged by Georgia:
- On how tough a decision it was to turn pro:
"To tell you the truth it wasn't really difficult at all. It really was a blessing to be in this situation. I thank God for allowing me to be in this situation because either way I wouldn't be wrong if I came back or entered the draft. But the one reason I felt like I entered the draft is I just felt like I met the majority of my goals. I felt like I've grown spiritually … I felt like I've grown as a player, I just felt like as my situation and I continued to pray about it, I felt like I was ready to enter the draft."
Charles said he spoke almost every day with former NFL head coach Tony Dungy, and they had a meeting at one point. He also consulted with Ben Watson, Randy McMichael, D.J. Ware, Dustin Keller, Ben Watson, Vernon Davis, Mike Williams.
"There are a lot of people that helped me make the decision," Charles said.
His family, of course, was the main sounding board, especially his mother. So what was the advice he received?
"They just were throwing some pros and cons at me," Charles said. "The majority of people said you've gotta be happy. If you come back you can't look back. If you go to the NFL you can't look back. You just have to be happy with your decision."
- Charles was asked if only catching one pass, for two yards, in the Outback Bowl affected his decision.
"I didn't want to make an emotional decision. So that's why I waited until after the game. …. I just felt like I was ready to go. Me not catching the ball in the last game has no effect on me making my decision today."
- Finally, he was asked about the future of the position he's vacating.
"They have a lot of people who can fill the hole at tight end. We're called tight end U. for a reason," Charles said. "We have a youngster in Jay Rome. And we have a veteran who's been around and working out late with me in Arthur Lynch."
He also mentioned walk-on Jake Looman and two recruits, although a UGA official quickly broke in to remind Charles not to mention who they were.
ATHENS - Georgia has scheduled a 2 p.m. press conference with Orson Charles. The reason wasn't given, but the presumption is that the junior tight end will announce his NFL decision.
The expectation here is that Charles will turn pro.
I'll change the headline and update this spot once we either get more info, or hear it straight from Charles. But ESPN's Mark Schlabach, who is still tied in at Georgia, is reporting that Charles is leaving, and let's just say that doesn't surprise me.
Charles led Georgia in receptions during the regular season, finishing with 44 catches for 572 yards and five touchdowns. But he only had one catch for two yards in the Outback Bowl, which was in his hometown of Tampa.
Georgia is also losing senior tight end Aron White.
Arthur Lynch, a redshirt sophomore who played in every game this year, but didn't record a catch, is the early favorite to replace Charles as the starter. The 6-foot-5, 272-pound Lynch is a good blocker, and coaches and teammates have said Lynch will prove to be an able pass threat as well.
Jay Rome, a five-star recruit a year ago, will also push Lynch. Rome redshirted this year because of the depth at tight end, and has been playing with the Bulldog men's basketball team.
Ty Smith, the incoming freshman from Colquitt County, will also be a candidate to play next season.


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If you would have described Arak to me before we were in Israel, I would have said I would try it but probably would not love it. But the anise flavored booze is becoming a favorite simple order for me. It packs lots of flavor and goes great with middle eastern food. Add an ice […]
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Earthquake Insurance (Personal)
Most standard homeowners, mobilehome owners, condominium, and renters insurance policies do not cover earthquake damage. Similar to flood insurance, earthquake insurance usually must be purchased separately.
Many people assume their residential insurance policy fully protects them, but if you look at a typical policy, you will see it does not cover earthquake loss. And government disaster-relief programs are extremely limited—they are designed to help you get partly back on your feet, but not to replace your home and everything you lose. So if an earthquake strikes tomorrow, will you have the financial resources to pay for earthquake damage to your home and its contents?
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text: Storytelling plays a central role in empowering educators and learners to synthesize and verbalize personal experiences, communicate feelings, and construct meaning, all of which are processes vital to effective learning. The opening chapters of The Power of Story address the question, "Why should I tell stories?" The next five chapters provide guidelines and ideas for how one actually tells a story. The final chapter provides dozens of useful storytelling activities for classroom use, all of which emphasize the fun of storytelling. Future educators can use these activities as a starting point for their own teaching; all can be easily adapted to specific grade levels and situations. The second edition includes profiles of storytellers of all ages, a chapter on the growing genre of family stories, and numerous print and nonprint resources. The richness of this practical guidebook comes from the authors' own personal experience in storytelling, in teaching storytelling, and in using storytelling in their teaching.


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All job seekers should not only know how to write a good resume, they should also be aware that with most jobs a cover letter is going to be needed as well. So it is important that when you are doing your job search that you should have yourself a good cover letter that is going to be effective.
Whenever you begin your cover letter, you should never start it off with the salutation of "To Whom it May Concern". Nor should you start it off with "Dear Sir or Dear Mrs/Ms". If when you found the employment ad and it did not include who the contact person is, you should always call the Human Resources department of the company that placed the ad. If they can't give you the name of the supervisor or manager in particular, at least ask if you can have the name of the HR's supervisor so that you can at least address it to them.
Never let that cover letter go before you proof read it first. Make sure that your spelling, your grammar and all of your facts are one hundred percent right. So make sure that you make a habit of utilizing the spell check and grammar check of your word program, this is what they are there for. If you don't feel you are good at proof reading then make sure you find someone who is so they can do this for you.
Before even starting your cover letter you need to analyze the job it is that you are applying for. Make sure that you check to see if there are special needs notated in the ad and if there are needs that you can assume they are needing filled. Then this will help you decide which of your skills are the most important to the employer. This will then help you mention how your skills will meet the needs of the employer.
When you begin your cover letter it is vital that your opening statement is extremely strong. Whatever you do don't start off with something like "I would like to apply for your position of.....which I saw posted in...." For example should the job be for a manager of the sales department you might want to have a statement that expresses that you have a good or proven track record in developing new business or for increasing sales. This opening statement has to make the employer who is reading this to want to continue reading. That first statement needs to immediately address their needs.
Once you get to the body of the letter you will need to explain to the employer that you will be able to meet all of their particular needs. Make sure to make use of the ad that you saw and include the needs expressed within that advertisement.
You should also make the letter pleasing to the eye and it needs to match the style of your resume. You don't want to overdo it and your font type should match exactly to the same type of font that you used when you compiled your resume.
You need to be as precise as possible in explaining who you are, but at the same time you are not writing your life story here. All cover letters should be kept to one page and one page only.


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1987-1990 - Mr Major's Written Parliamentary Answer on the Trade Deficit
Below is the text of Mr Major's written Parliamentary Answer on the Trade Deficit on 19th July 1989.
Mr. Macdonald To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will give his latest estimate of Britain's end of year trade deficit in 1989 and 1990.
Mr. Major I refer the hon. Member to the reply I gave to the hon. Member for Bootle (Mr. Roberts) on 6 July at columns 217–18.


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Britain is to ask the Australian government whether it intends to bring to justice the men responsible for killing two British journalists 33 years ago.
Brian Peters and Malcolm Rennie, both British citizens, were killed to stop them reporting that East Tilmor had been invaded by Indonesian troops during a bloody civil war in 1975.
Peters and Rennie were working for the late Kerry Packeris' Australian Channel Nine network when they met their deaths in the East Timorese border town of Bailbo.
Three other journalists, Greg Shackleton, Tony Stewart and Gary Cunningham, working for the rival Channel Seven network, were killed at the same time.
Last November the coroner in New South Wales, Dorelle Pinch, found that all five were killed deliberately by Indonesian troops to cover up the invasion.
She has passed her findings to the Australian Attorney-General who has the authority to launch prosecutions.
Foreign Office minister Meg Munn has told MPs: 'I plan to ask the Australian authorities at a suitable opportunity how they plan to respond to the inquest's recommendations."
Ms Munn, however, rejected a plea from Liberal Democrat MP Don Foster, when he raised the issue in the Commons on 27 February, for the UK Government to act through Interpol to issue warrants to the two surviving Indonesians named by the coroner at the inquest.


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Why choose Aalto University?
Aalto spirit
The most distinguishing factor is the Aalto spirit: passion, curiosity, and the courage to do something that hasn't been done before. Aalto Spirit is alive at campuses, workshops, events and parties. It stays with you even after graduation as you see old friends in the alumni meetings.
Innovation power
The innovation power stems from the unique profile combined with close collaboration with hundreds of business partners on top of their field. Aalto offers world-class facilities, connections and resources to successfully conduct research on business, technology and art along with multidisciplinarity opportunities.
Game changer community
At Aalto, the support for entrepreneurship is available for anyone, at any time, and at any place. Students from Aalto are very much in demand at the labour market. The powerful global network of alumni and influencers is something you can get only from Aalto. You can meet inspiring people – true game changers – and grow together.


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Dept. of Information Management
Dept. of Computer Science and Information Engineering
Graduate Inst. of Networking and Multimedia
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Creativity and Entrepreneurship Program
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IoX Center
National Taiwan University
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Dept. of Information Management
Dept. of Computer Science and Information Engineering
Graduate Inst. of Networking and Multimedia
National Taiwan University
Spring 2018 Entrepreneurship Project@EiMBA (with Chialin Chen) also in Fall and Spring 2017
Spring 2018 Entrepreneurship Core Course and Project@CEP (with Ching-Hsuan Lin and Shao-Yi Chien) also in Fall 2017
Fall 2017 Game Programming (with Yu-Chi Lai and Chih-Yuan Yao) also in Fall 2015, Fall 2014, 2013, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2007 and 2006 (with Chung-Jung Wang)
Spring 2016 Human-Computer Interaction (with Rong-Hao Liang)
Fall 2015 Computer Organization and Structure also in Fall 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004 and 2003
Fall 2014 MIS Panel Discussion (with Ching-Chin Chern) also in Fall 2011 and Spring 2005
Spring 2013 Geometric Modeling also in Spring 2007, Fall 2005 and Spring 2004
Spring 2013 IM Ph.D. Forum (with Hsin-Min Lu) also in Fall 2009 (with Ching-Chin Chern)
Summer 2012 Geometric Modeling@U. of Tokyo (in Japanese)
Summer 2012 Computer Graphics@U. of Tokyo (with Tomoyuki Nishita, in Japanese) also in Summer 2011-2008
Fall 2010 Computer Graphics@HTC (with Tz-Huan Huang and Ken-Yi Lee)
Fall 2008 3D Graphics@Digital Content Inst. also in Fall, Summer 2007, Winter, Fall 2006, Winter 2005 and 2004
Spring 2007 Operating Systems also in Spring 2004
Spring 2006 Machine Learning for Graphics, Vision and Multimedia (with Yung-Yu Chuang)
Fall 2005 Advanced Multimedia Technology (with Ja-Ling Wu, Yi-Ping Hung, and Yung-Yu Chuang)
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Governing Body
Weald of Kent Grammar Governing Body
|Mr D Bower - Chair of Governors - Strategy Group Member
|"Born in Newcastle-upon-Tyne and educated whilst living in East London I have lived in Kent since 1969. I am an arts and science graduate, a qualified environmental health practitioner and former proprietor of an independent environmental management consultancy. I have worked with local authorities in London and Kent and as a consultant with the Cabinet Office in London and with other Government departments. I was appointed a local authority governor at Weald of Kent in 2002 and was elected by the Governing Body to the Chair in 2008. Now mainly retired I keep busy as a volunteer, formerly with the London Olympics Committee, now as Station Master on the Spa Valley railway and also as a "Kent Greeter", I enjoy scuba diving, yoga, gardening and the company of my granddaughter, Fleur."
|Mr T French - Vice Chairman - Strategy Group Member
"Born in Warrington I have lived in the south of England all my life moving from London to Sevenoaks in 1995 with my wife, a primary school teacher and our three children. Our son lives in Australia and our daughters live in London, all pursuing successful careers.
I am a qualified quantity surveyor working for contractors in earlier years and in consultancy in London for the last 16 years before retiring from practice in 2016. I have held various senior positions and directorships during the past 30 years often in challenging business environments.
I joined the Governing Body in 2002 as a parent governor and as vice chair in 2010. My career background in construction has put me a good position to support the school through a continued expansion of the premises and the school's Sevenoaks Annex construction. My senior management experience has also enabled me to both contribute to and take a keen interest in the many aspects of managing the school.As well as enjoying many family and some continued working commitments and hobbies, I find time for hiking holidays, yacht racing, badminton, running and travel. "
|Mrs S Annandale- Parent Governor
|"I am very proud to have attended a wonderful grammar school, so am really passionate about being involved with WOK. My daughter started at the school in September. I have a background in London advertising agencies, and currently work in the property industry. I have a degree in Politics and Economics and a Masters in Economics. I am married with two daughters, and live in Sevenoaks. In my spare time I am a keen genealogist, sing in a choir and enjoy family life."
|Mr B Buck - Community Governor
|"I have lived in Tonbridge for over 40 years with my wife Caroline. We have two married children, both of whom are married to teachers and live locally. Our daughter has a daughter at the school and our son James owns and runs a local business. Educated at the Judd School, I spent most of my career in information technology, including Home Office IT Director, director of the Police IT Organisation (PITO) and IT consultant for NatWest Bank. I am a Licensed Reader in the Church of England, a past-president of the Rotary Club of Tonbridge and chairman of the Tonbridge French Circle. A keen sportsman, I played in semi-professional and senior amateur football in my earlier years."
|Mr C Bygrave - Parent Governor
|"I live on the edge of the Ashdown Forest with my wife and our two children. My son attends The Skinners' School and my daughter started at Weald of Kent in September 2017. I joined the Governing Body in March 2018 and was previously a Parent Governor at St Michael's primary school in Withyham. I have held a number of senior leadership roles in the food and drink industry and now act as a consultant to SME's, whilst running my own business. I am a passionate believer in supporting best practices, whilst always seeking opportunities to improve systems within an environment that provides security, personal well-being and confidence, thereby inspiring our children to achieve their full potential. Interests include days out with the family, cinema, motor sports, squash, golf, good food and drink.."
|Mrs S Fortune - Community Governor
|"After graduating, I worked in the City until my husband's job took us to Hong Kong (where my two sons were born) and Sydney for ten years. I first became involved in education 13 years ago when I became a volunteer at Hadlow School, working with children who need some extra help. I became a Local Authority Governor at Weald 12 years ago and feel very lucky that I have been able to "give something back" to both of these inspiring schools. Brian Buck and I are involved in the exciting new initiative of becoming a "Thinking School". My other interests include reading, theatre, yoga and armchair sport! "
|Mr J Dahdi - Parent Governor
|" I am a Chartered Accountant, having worked as a finance professional for over 15 years (the last 4 of which have been in the education companies Pearson [Edexcel] and City & Guilds). I am married with two daughters, one of which is currently attending the Weald of Kent. In my spare time, I love to road cycle, participating in amateur events both in the UK and abroad. I hope to bring to the role of school governor not only my professional skills and experience in the education sector but also an empathy from being a father with a daughter at the school."
|Mr G Garcia - Parent Governor
|"I have been a Parent Governor since November 2014 and I have two daughters at Weald. I am an Accountant, an MBA graduate and a Chartered Director. I have worked in the Civil Service, manufacturing, telecom design and build and Banking. I am also a Foundation Governor at a local Independent school "
|Mrs G Howard - Clerk to the Governors
|"I joined Weald in November 2012 as Executive PA to the Headteacher and Director of Resources after working in the City for 22 years as a legal PA in a top law firm. In September 2013 I took the opportunity to broaden my knowledge of the school by applying for the position of Clerk to the Governors. I have lived in the Tunbridge Wells area all my life, attending TWGGS and West Kent College. I have a daughter at Skinners Kent Academy and in my spare time enjoy keeping fit at the gym and attending yoga and Pilates classes."
|Mr N Hurman - Parent Governor
|"I am a parent governor with our younger daughter now in the sixth form. We have lived in Southborough for over 20 years and have seen all our three children go through the local grammar school system – as did I in Newcastle more years ago than I care to remember. I am a Chartered Insurer and hold a BSc in Geography and an MBA. I have held a number of senior leadership positions in my corporate career and now have my own consultancy practice specialising in strategy and research for financial services with a particular interest in how to improve outcomes for consumers. I have seen how critical good education is to a successful and happy life. I want to help to make sure that Weald can offer a great education through the challenges and opportunities of the next 4 years so that current and future children (and their parents!) can continue to benefit from this special community. "
|Mrs M Johnson - Headteacher - Strategy Group Member
|"Every day I feel extremely privileged to be leading Weald of Kent Grammar School. It is an amazing community and it is a delight to work alongside such inspiring Students and professional Colleagues. I very much welcome the forward thinking approach taken by the Governing Body and relish the challenge that they provide to ensure the school continues to deliver the values that make Weald of Kent special whilst looking for ways to enhance what we do. Being able to draw on previous experience accrued over 9 years as a Deputy Headteacher in one of Bedfordshire's highest performing Upper Schools followed by 12 years gained in two contrasting headships has proved invaluable. Governors have continued to support my professional development which has included working with other Schools as an Improvement Partner, as a National Leader of Education and as a trainee Ofsted Inspector."
|Mr R Lloyd - Parent Governor
|"With one daughter already at WoK and another joining in September 2015, I became a Parent Governor in December 2014 with the aim of helping the School continue to develop and improve by bringing to the role the experience gained during a 25 year career in managing businesses, coupled with a background of working on committees and assisting with PTA events."
|Mr P Martin - Community Governor
|"I am a chartered accountant and have been running my own design agency and print businesses for the past 7 years. My daughter is currently a pupil at Weald. I have lived in the Sevenoaks area all my life. I was elected as a parent governor in Oct 2010 and also act as Responsible Officer for the governing body. I am also a governor at St Lawrence Primary School since 2004 and am chair of the finance committee there. I am actively involved in the Weald PTA and have been treasurer since 2009. I have a strong interest in education and want to help maintain the outstanding position Weald has achieved."
|Mrs M Mercer - Company Secretary - Strategy Group Member
"With over 20 years of legal and local government experience, I embarked on a career in education in 2008 working in a number of schools within the state and independent sectors. I joined Weald of Kent in August 2017 as the Business Manager and Company Secretary to the Academy Trust. My role is varied, having responsibility for many aspects of the business elements of school life such as Finance, HR, Administration, Marketing, Premises, Legal, and Risk. However, I find the most rewarding aspect of my job is having the ability to enhance the educational experience of our students, and to see them develop into happy, confident and well educated young people. In my short time at the Weald of Kent it is very clear that the students, staff and governors are caring and supportive people with extremely high expectations for themselves and the success of our school. I am extremely proud to be part of this school community."
|Mrs C Pestell – Community Governor
|"My husband and I moved to the Tonbridge area in 2014 and I joined the WOK Governing Body in 2015. I work in Higher Education management in London and have spent most of my career so far in Quality Assurance. I have an MBA in Education from Keele University, this and my HE work has led me to have a keen interest in ensuring that pupils leave school with tools to enable them to plan and achieve their next steps. Most of my spare time is devoted to gardening, running, and reading."
|Mrs A Rubin - Community Governor
|"After graduating from Cambridge University, I qualified as a criminal barrister and worked as a Senior Crown Prosecutor with the Crown Prosecution Service in London. In 2013, I moved to Tonbridge with my husband and two daughters. I am currently working as a freelance legal editor, writer and tutor with various legal organisations. I have been heavily involved in PTAs for over 10 years and am currently joint treasurer and legal advisor at our youngest daughter's primary school. Our eldest daughter started at Weald in year 7 at the start of 2017. I am very excited about being involved in helping to ensure that the school provides the best possible environment and education for all the children in its care. In my spare time I enjoy cooking and entertaining, travelling, reading, discovering the local area with our Labrador and enjoying time with family and friends."
|Mr J Spavins - Staff Governor - Strategy Group Member
|"I joined Weald in 2014 as Office Manager and support for the Kaizen Teaching School Alliance. Prior to joining Weald I co-owned and helped run a Medical Marketing and Communications agency, which was sold in 2013. My long held interest and passion for education led me to become a Parent Governor at St Peter's Primary School in Tunbridge Wells, where both my children started their education. Although both children have since moved on to local Grammar Schools I remain a co-opted Governor at St. Peter's. Outside of work I enjoy spending time with family and friends, swimming, bike rides, the Great Outdoors and have a love/hate relationship with golf.."
|Mrs S Viola - Parent Governor
|"My daughters and I have lived in Tonbridge since 2008 and supporting my family and local community are imperative to me. Whilst having a career break to raise my daughters I have spent 5 years as a member of the PTA at Weald, and served as co-chair for 2 years. I have been an active member of the PTA at Tonbridge Grammar School for 6 years and carried out voluntary work for the national charity Changing Faces. Previously I have been Marketing Manager for Barclays Commercial Services, Assistant Marketing Manager for Charles Wells and worked in Personnel and Training for Top Rank and Granada. I also gained 4 years experience as a legal secretary at Dawsons. As a family we enjoy living in Tonbridge, regularly cycling, playing tennis, volleyball and swimming."
|Mrs J Wilson - Parent Governor
|"I became a parent governor at the beginning of 2017. I have one daughter who is in year 10 at Weald, two sons and two step children who attend various grammar schools across Kent. I began my career as an Occupational Therapist and have worked in many different specialisms in the public and private sector for over twenty years. I now manage a busy therapy department in an Independent Specialist Further Education College for disabled young people aged 19 to 25. In my spare time I enjoy running, cycling, walking our dog and enjoying family life."


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Keep an eye out for this episode of CHANGING SEAS on a public broadcast network in your community, which features the Bermuda Atlantic Time-series Study (BATS) at BIOS.
Keep an eye out for this episode of CHANGING SEAS on a public broadcast network in your community, which features the Bermuda Atlantic Time-series Study (BATS) at BIOS.
Oleander Workshop II: 25 Years of Operations; Narragansett, Rhode Island, 26–27 October 2016
National Science Foundation commits $4 million for iconic research program, now operating in sixth decade
We sat down with Dr. Gretchen Goodbody-Gringley and Executive Director Andrew Smith to talk about the technology they use and the data the generate.
BIOS Adjunct scientist, Dr. Samia Sarkis, helped launch the Coral Garden Initiative in June; the project is the brainchild of Living Reefs Foundation, which started in 2013.
The CORAL mission, launching this month, is getting the big picture view of the Pacific's coral reefs.
Grants will sustain critical Gulf Stream measurements and revitalize the hurricane-ravaged Tudor Hill atmospheric observatory
"Jack" and "Minnie" will be in Bermudian waters by the end of summer
Corals may glow yellow, orange and red to improve light conditions for algae. Read more in Nature.com.
Read more at TheBlaze.com
New maps, based in part on long-term data from BIOS, show how changing seasons and geography impact acidification patterns and highlight where marine organisms may face the biggest challenges as carbon dioxide emissions continue to impact ocean chemistry.
Ammonium deposited over the open ocean comes almost entirely from natural marine sources, not from human activities like agriculture, as was previously believed, a new study of rain samples taken in Bermuda suggests.
Two years of rainwater samples collected at the Tudor Hill Marine Atmospheric Observatory enabled a team of researchers from BIOS, Brown University and Princeton University to track sources of nitrogen to the open ocean.
Two years of rainwater samples collected at the Tudor Hill Marine Atmospheric Observatory enabled a team of researchers from BIOS, Brown University and Princeton University to track sources of nitrogen to the open ocean.
An oceanographer is deploying an undersea glider to take measurements during the Category 3 storm, which is expected to hit Bermuda. Hopefully, the rare underwater perspective will yield insights that can be used to develop forecasting models.
An underwater glider will examine the impact of hurricanes on our ocean.
While most items are being tied down in Bermuda this week as Hurricane Gonzalo takes aim at the island, a yellow undersea glider named "Anna" will swim straight into the storm.
Scientists and insurance industry experts will come together to discuss the issue of flood risk at a seminar hosted by BIOS and BII.
Read more at the WashingtonPost.com.
A surge in atmospheric CO2 saw levels of greenhouse gases reach record levels in 2013, according to new WMO figures. Read more at BBCNews.com.
Read more at the HuffingtonPost.com.
The Montpelier Re Foundation has awarded scholarships worth a combined $15,000 to two Bermudian students, including Meteorology student Michael Cavin Johnston, intern with the Risk Prediction Initiative at BIOS.
A diverse crowd of Bermudians and residents packed out the dock at BIOS on Saturday for the Groundswell Lionfish Tournament 2014.
As the fourth annual Groundswell Lionfish Tournament approaches, a research team has been busy forming a long-term management plan with a view to keeping numbers of the invasive species to a minimum.
A recently released report on the health of coral reefs in the Caribbean over the past 40 years by the Global Coral Reef Monitoring Network (GCRMN) looks at long-term changes in coral and fish populations across the region, and at the various environmental stressors that have impacted them.
I rise today to inform this Honourable House that a Control Plan for the invasive lionfish has been completed. The Plan was developed in a collaborative effort between Government, NGOs, and concerned citizens through a group known as the Lionfish Taskforce.
BIOS adds to research fleet capabilities with new glider
Hazardous waste from the Hamilton Seabright sewage pipeline has been contaminating the waters off South Shore beaches, according to a 2013 water-quality study — but only during rare, sustained weather patterns.
Amy Gobel, an undergraduate student in the Department of Geosciences at Princeton University working in the Environmental Quality Program lab with Dr. Andrew Peters, investigates how marine aerosols contribute to Nr deposition to the ocean downwind of North America.
Research shows that reefs are able to counteract the trend toward acidity through their own biochemistry, but at a cost.
Beginning this month, Bermuda has a new asset in its efforts to maximize the collective value of Bermuda's ocean uses: Dr. Kevin Mayall, the island's first Nearshore Marine Spatial Planning (MSP) Coordinator.
Dr. Gretchen Goodbody-Gringley, BIOS Postdoctoral Researcher, will be collaborating with the Ocean Support Foundation, the Bermuda DEP and the Bermuda Zoological Society to study Bermuda's lionfish population.


text: Lorraine S. Bodlund, of Chicago, loving wife of the late Einar A. Bodlund; beloved mother of Barbara B. (Michael) Dean, Robert A. Bodlund and Sharon B. (William) Weldon; proud grandmother of Scott Fallon and Jennifer Fallon and great-grandmother of Justin, Christian, Alysia and Erik; dear sister of Beverly (Bob) Marlewski, Shirley Tijerina, Edie (Jim) Kurzawinski and the late Robert Moran; fond aunt to many nieces and nephews. Celebration of life service to be held Saturday, 12 noon at Oehler Funeral Home, on the grounds of Ridgewood Cemetery, 9900 Milwaukee Ave., Des Plaines. Entombment Ridgewood Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions to the American Diabetes Assoc., appreciated. 847-824-4145.


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I dropped by Dressew this morning to pick up some needles and bobbins and emerged a couple of hours later with three new projects in my bag. The first one is this cute double zipped pouch that I plan on using as a (temporary?) replacement for the heavy wallet I've been lugging around. I removed the cash and cards that I use most often and have been carrying them around in a pocket for the last three weeks and haven't missed the extra stuff or weight at all.
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SPOKANE, Wash. – Amy Sterk scored one goal and assisted on another to lead Whitworth to a 2-0 win over visiting Lewis & Clark in a Northwest Conference women's soccer match on Saturday afternoon at the Whitworth Soccer Field.
The Pirates improved to 2-4 overall and 2-0 in the NWC with their second victory in a row. The Pioneers fell to 0-5, 0-2.
Sterk got the Pirates on the board early when she headed in a corner kick by Carly Schilperoort in the 12th minute. It was her second goal in as many matches after posting the game-winner in Wednesday's 1-0 win at Whitman. She was the one who set up the corner when her shot attempt was barely saved over the endline by L&C keeper Geena Fong.
The Pirates added the second goal in the 39th minute. Sterk took possession near midfield and led a 2-on-1 breakaway. As she neared the top of the box Sterk fed Tiara Pajimola on the right side and Pajimola finished the attack for her third goal of the season.
"The two goals were a culmination of the team's effort," said Pirate head coach Jael Hagerott. "Amy is very good in air, and with Tiara's speed, they make for a dangerous combination up top."
The Pioneers' best scoring chance came midway through the second half when a high volley shot by Taylor Hudson was fisted into the cross bar by Whitworth keeper Andrea Stump.
The Pirates led L&C in total shots, 20-10, and in shots on-goal, 12-7.
"It was a good performance overall by the team," Hagerott said. "We were assertive in stepping to the ball which allowed us to maintain possession and create scoring opportunities."
After beginning the season 0-4 against a very difficult non-conference schedule, the Pirates have rebounded to start the season 2-0 in NWC play. Whitworth will continue conference play on Sunday by hosting Willamette at noon.


text: The Baker Institute for Entrepreneurship, Creativity and Innovation has expanded Lehigh's student incubator space, adding two new locations for aspiring and award-winning entrepreneurs. This move accommodates Lehigh's growing entrepreneurial infrastructure, says Todd Watkins, director of the Baker Institute. More students participate in the Eureka! Venture Series Competition than ever before, and their interest in Lehigh's burgeoning entrepreneurship minor is at an all-time high. In addition to a location for their new business, students who are awarded incubator space also obtain access to faculty expertise, computer and other resources, and, in some instances, funding. Lehigh students -- both graduate and undergraduate -- now have access to offices in Chandler-Ullmann that abut a conversational area called the "Collaboration Lounge." The new arrangement, says Watkins, will create a creative atmosphere where ideas can be exchanged between design arts and entrepreneurial-minded students.


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This post is from staff writer April Dykman.
"Office politics" is one of those phrases that used to make me groan. I worked in an office from the time I was a freshman in college until I quit my job last year, and let me tell you, I had my fill. I dealt with situations that would make our presidential candidates wince, and I tried many approaches to deal with it, such as pretending to be completely oblivious to it (a very bad idea, by the way).
But I had one boss, the best manager I've ever had, who was great at the game. She's the one who taught me how to do things like keep a brag folder and remind a senior manager 10 different ways that she still hadn't approved a proposal. In fact, she was so diplomatic and professional that one of the only "negative" things I heard about her was "she gets along with everyone." (Yes, she was being bad-mouthed for not taking sides.)
I learned many valuable lessons from this manager, and I came away with a much different understanding of office politics.
Politics and personal finance
I started thinking about the role of office politics while reading yet another report on our nation's unemployment situation. In September, the nation's jobless rate was at 9.1%, but that figure from the Labor Department doesn't include the underemployed and those who've stopped looking for work. When the underemployed and the discouraged are figured into the equation, the unemployment rate rises to 16.5%. But even that number doesn't paint the whole picture. An MSN article points out that employment has suffered in other ways, such as:
- Self-employed workers whose incomes have declined
- Former full-time employees who accepted short-term contracts for much less pay and no benefits
- Workers who decided to take on more debt and go back to school, hoping that an advanced degree will land them a better job
It's a tough time to ask for a raise or tell your jerk of a boss "I quit!" and march triumphantly out the door when you're worried about job loss. But if you play the office politics game right, you can have better year-end reviews (which go a long way toward getting that raise) and make your work life much easier. In other words, don't make things harder on yourself by dealing with politics the wrong way — your psyche and your paycheck will only suffer for it.
It's a fact of life
No matter how you try to hide, office politics will find you. Career site Mind Tools explains that it's an inevitable part of work life for the following reasons:
- Some people have more power than others because of hierarchy or influence. For example, at many organizations, seniority plays a factor in the decision-making process, even though it's not explicitly stated.
- There's often some form of competition within an organization. It could be anything from a promotion to the corner office to the choice projects. When two colleagues are up for the same promotion, for example, there's usually a lot of politicking in the office.
- Many people feel emotionally invested in their job, which means they'll take measures to get their way. This isn't necessarily a negative thing, but when two coworkers have conflicting ideas or goals, it can be a problem.
- Work decisions are affected by professional goals and personal factors, creating more possibilities for conflict. For instance, one employee with a child is allowed to work half-days, while another isn't given the option.
- Office teams and departments often compete for finite resources, which is usually short-sighted and ignores the best interest of the organization. When there's only enough money for 10 new computers, suddenly every department thinks their need is the greatest.
Even people who don't work in an office have to deal with workplace politics. My dad, for example, is self-employed, but when he's on a job site, he still deals with gossip and power plays. It can't be avoided when you work with people.
Why we have to deal with it
I mentioned that I'd tried to separate myself from office politics once. I kept to myself and avoided any conversations that were gossip-like in nature. I clocked in, did my job, and clocked out. Good plan, right?
Wrong. I soon learned that even if you don't acknowledge the bad politics, you'll still suffer from it. In fact, you often suffer worse because you're less aware of what's going on around you. Others will continue to take advantage of politics, and meanwhile you're basically sticking your head in the sand.
You also can't ignore it by refusing to practice good office politics, such as networking and self-promotion. I had a coworker who complained that her colleague was getting all of the attention and accolades. She believed people should do a good job and then let the work speak for itself. Unfortunately, her approach wasn't ever going to pay off. By not practicing good politics, she was missing chances to promote herself, her team, and her organization. You don't have to brag, but you do have to promote your work in a professional and appropriate manner. Remember, too, that most managers are busy people who can't be expected to notice (and remember) every success from every employee.
It wasn't until my last two years as an employee that my attitude about office politics shifted, which is why I felt it was important to talk about why politics exists and why we just have to accept it as a fact of life. But politics can be a good thing, and next week, in part two of this article, we'll talk about how to run a positive campaign, as well as how to effectively deal with negative politics.


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text: Nellie A. Kenney, beloved wife of the late John E.; loving mother of Dr. Jack; fond grandmother of David; dear sister of Jeanette Gardner, Florence Cresto, Ellen Buffo, Eleanor Orr, the late Tony Fratia, Josephine Crowley, Clara Weibler and Frances Moore; fond aunt and great-aunt to many. Longtime parishioner and volunteer at St. John Fisher Parish; Member of the Ridge C.C. and West Beverly Gems Bowling League. Visitation Tuesday 3 to 9 p.m. at Cumberland Chapels, (Lawrence Friel, Funeral Director), 8300 W. Lawrence Ave., Norridge. Family and friends to meet Wednesday, 9:45 a.m., at St. John Fisher Church, 10234 S. Washtenaw Ave., for funeral mass at 10 a.m. Interment Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Should friends desire, contributions to the Sisters of St. Joseph, 1515 W. Ogden Ave., LaGrange, IL 60525, would be appreciated. 708-456-3410 or www.cumberlandchapels.com