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(NASHVILLE, TN), December 19, 2012 — "I am very pleased to see these new jobs coming into Loudon County as a result of the location of Ceramica Del Conca here," said Senator Randy McNally (R-Oak Ridge) who represents Loudon County in the State Senate. "This is a very large economic development investment and we welcome the 178 jobs that will be created. I congratulate officials at Ceramica Del Conca and all of our state and local officials who worked to make this happen."
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December 19, 2012 Media Contact: Valerie Somerville, ECD
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NASHVILLE — Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam and Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Bill Hagerty along with company officials announced today Ceramica Del Conca will build its first North American manufacturing facility in Loudon. The announcement by the Italian ceramic floor tile manufacturer represents a $70 million investment and will create 178 new manufacturing jobs in Loudon County.
"This announcement is great news for Loudon County, and I am excited to welcome Del Conca to Tennessee," Haslam said. "We are very appreciative of the investment in our state as we work toward our goal of becoming the No. 1 location in the Southeast for high quality jobs."
"Congratulations to Del Conca on this announcement," Hagerty said. "Tennessee's business friendly environment – led by a Governor and administration who understand business – are proving attractive to overseas companies looking to expand their global presence. We are proud to add Del Conca ceramic tiles to the list of quality products made in Tennessee."
The Italian ceramic tile maker was founded in 1979 and uses high-tech manufacturing processes to keep pace with the growing tile market. Del Conca's porcelain ceramic tiles are exported worldwide for use in both residential and commercial facilities.
Along with establishing a base for U.S. operations, the Loudon facility will allow Del Conca to serve major U.S. customers such as Lowe's Arizona Tile, Mannington and Tile Shop more effectively. The facility will be a 320,000-square-foot manufacturing, research, showroom and administrative facility and will be located at the Sugarlimb Industrial Park.
"We have chosen Loudon, Tennessee for our new North American facility," said Paolo Mularoni, president of Del Conca USA. "Loudon is geographically located close to the main U.S. highways and in close proximity to our sources of raw materials. We have found in Loudon a very cooperative team of people who are working hard in order to help us build a successful business that better serves our U.S. and Canadian customers."
The 178 new jobs will include managerial, technical/engineering, administrative, production and distribution positions. The Loudon facility is expected to begin operations by the end of 2013. The construction and hiring process will be completed in two phases; the first of which will include the hiring of 100 employees. The remaining 78 employees are expected to be retained within the next five – six years.
"Loudon County welcomes Del Conca to East Tennessee with this opportunity to bring a substantial volume of high-quality jobs and positive economic impact to this region," Loudon County Economic Development Agency President Pat Phillips said. "We thank Del Conca for selecting Loudon County and also appreciate our partners with the State of Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development and TVA for facilitating this exceptional opportunity for our community and our region."
"TVA and Loudon Utilities Board congratulate The Del Conca Group on their decision to locate a new manufacturing facility in Loudon County, Tenn.," John Bradley, TVA Senior Vice President of Economic Development, said. "We are privileged to work with the State of Tennessee, the Loudon County Economic Development Agency and other community leaders to facility new jobs for area residents."
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It's a bit odd to say this about an X-Men title featuring Magneto, but I'm quite certain not enough of you are going to read this mini-series. With so many events and major launches happening these days, it's easy to lose track of titles that might get a lot of attention in slower months (which, these days... I'm not sure they exist). And somehow Magneto: Testament has become a hidden gem, despite the fact that it is merely giving a streamlined, official origin to one of Marvel's greatest villains.
Magneto: Testament isn't about the actions of a self-declared savior or grand battles in some volcanic lair. It's about a boy. This boy in any other time would most likely have a fantastic life. He'd be raised by a loving family, be with the girl of his dreams and get a great education at the local school. But instead of being praised for his athleticism or intellect, he's accused of cheating and being a "cunning Jew." His family is berated and beaten for "corrupting" pure Germans. His country is torn apart by a blind devotion to a cause it believes will lead it to a glorious new era.
Although this mini-series is partially dedicated to clarifying Magneto's origin, it's more importantly a remarkably somber, historically accurate depiction of Germany as the Third Reich is set upon it. What's truly fantastic is how writer Greg Pak focuses on a young boy and rarely lifts the narrative beyond the boy's eyes. The adults of that generation must have truly believed they were advancing their country to new heights (something the series even addresses). But the madness is very clear from a young child's perspective.
In many ways this series reminds me of many social ideas my generation believes in or even takes for granted. For so many who are 10, 20 or even 30 years older than me, such concepts (take your pick, from racism to views on sexuality) take on an entirely different meaning. Pak's narrative has those layers, moving what could have simply been a routine origin story into something more. There is a level of respect for history and emotion here that sets this into territory occupied by Sub-Mariner: The Depths and Silver Surfer: Requiem. It doesn't have the wondrous or introspective natures of the aforementioned books, but emotionally it enters a realm few comics do. Its quiet sadness is louder than the most abrasive, obvious social messages that so many events and storylines strive to spell out for the masses.
Carmine Di Giandomenico's art here is deceptive. My immediate reaction? Some of the faces look squished. There isn't as much definition as I'd like in some of the characters, making them look weak. But the more I thought about those "flaws" the more I realized they added to the overall strength of the issue. Everyone here is flawed and fragile. The most fundamental concept that humanity should aspire to, equality, is being tossed out for methodical and illogical condemnation. More effective still is Giandomenico's eyes. They're massive, almost deer-like. There is something so sympathetic about these characters, and it starts with how they're being drawn.
Like Sub-Mariner: The Depths, I have no idea how this series will turn out in the long run. Small twists or changes in pacing or attitude can rapidly move a storyline down a path of no return. We've all seen this before. It seems, and does feel, a bit premature to be in love with a series so quickly, but that's pretty much where I'm at right now. With its reserved but powerful nature, Magneto: Testament is easily one of the best books of the week, month... and quite possibly year. (We'll see how the next few months shake out. In all honesty I haven't been blown away by much thus far.) You just don't expect this sort of thing often, and the fact that it's working with one of the industry's most recognizable, and sympathetic characters, makes it all the sweeter.

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You may be wondering when you should make your charitable contributions: before the end of the year or after New Year's day? The question may seem simple, but the answers can get quite complicated.
In order to determine this, you will want to understand what makes up your basket of taxable income. Does one year consist mostly of long-term capital gains or qualified dividends that are taxed at a lower rate than wages, SE income or retirement plan distributions? Additionally, what tax bracket are you expecting to be in? If you've had a high income year in 2016 that will push you into the top tax bracket but expect only to be in one of the lower brackets in 2017, then it's better to take that deduction now and offset your high tax.
Under the PEASE adjustment, the IRS limits your overall deductions if your income is over a certain amount. So if your 2016 income is expected to be $1 million but 2017 is expected to be $3 million, the charitable contribution taken now will provide a much better benefit since your deductions will be subject to much greater limitation in 2017.
While none of us have a crystal ball, history tells us that a new president will be able to pass some level of tax reform within the first year in office. In this case, expected changes would be effective for 2017. Republican strategies in this area have included lower tax rates across the board and also limiting deductions for high-income earners. Both of those changes would lead to charitable deductions in 2016 being much more valuable than after the new tax reforms.
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Almost Perfect by Moment
Press release Moment is proud to present Almost Perfect https://almostperfectproject.com/ Almost Perfect is a project in photography and film by the Nordic photographers' collective Moment, in collaboration with curator Susanne Fessé. In Almost Perfect the six photographers from Moment will explore the polarized images of their home countries in six...
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This month in connection with the upcoming exhibition 'Almost Perfect' Moment held a workshop in Helsinki, Finland: Nordic Moments. Curator Susanne Fessé ran the workshop that included a cooperation with the Finnish association of photojournalist where the artists from Moment and Fessé held a portfolio review and did the very first presentation of 'Almost Perfect...
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We are proud to announce Almost Perfect by Moment. A new Moment group project in photography and film, that is currently in the making. The goal with the project is group exhibition at Sune Jonsson Center for Documentary Photography, Umeå, Sweden, in October 2018. The exhibition will then go on tour in the Nordic countries,...
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Great news! Moment Agency's youngest member, Marie Hald was selected as runner up for the 12 participants in the renowned and prestigious masterclass by World Press Photo.
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Lofoten International Photo Festival opened last week featuring photographers as Corey Arnold, Henrik Saxgren, Lou Lou D'Aki and Moment's Marie Hald. Marie gave an artist talk friday night in the little town of Kabelvåg where the festival was housed. http://www.lofotenfotofestival.no/
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Eivind H. Natvig and Marie Hald exhibit in Viareggio (Lucca)
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HACKENSACK, N.J. -- When Marianny Hilario of Paterson was pregnant, her doctor told her there was a problem with her unborn son. The physician "recognized that his kidneys weren't forming as they should," she said.
Born at 37 weeks, Kyle Lugo spent three months in neo-natal intensive care.
Just weeks ago, he became one of the youngest patients ever to undergo a kidney transplant at Hackensack University Medical Center.
When Kyle was a year old, he was referred to Dr. Kenneth Lieberman, chief of Pediatric Nephrology at the Joseph M. Sanzari Children's Hospital at Hackensack Meridian Health HUMC.
"Kyle was born with a blockage in his urinary tract," Lieberman said. "It's the most common cause of renal disease in infant boys.
"Because his bladder couldn't empty normally, the urine would back up into his kidneys and caused the kidneys to be damaged," the specialist said "As a result, his kidneys developed scarring and his kidney function continued to deteriorate."
Lieberman treated Kyle for kidney failure, which included supplemental feedings through a tube in his stomach, special diets and medications.
Over time, though, Kyle's kidneys continued to deteriorate. The next step was a kidney transplant or dialysis.
"It's very difficult to dialyze children because of their small size," said Dr. Michael J. Goldstein, HUMC's director Pediatric Abdominal Transplantation and Pancreas Transplantation, Division of Organ Transplantation. "The best treatment is transplant."
There were no potential living transplant donors, though.
Six months ago, Kyle was placed on a kidney transplant waiting list.
Two days before Christmas, his mother's prayers were answered.
"I could not have been any happier to hear that news," she said. "To me Dr. Lieberman is an angel. When we got the call that Kyle was getting a kidney, he was here all day with us."
Kyle, who didn't have to undergo dialysis, got the transplant on Christmas Eve.
"Everything went better than could possibly be expected," Goldstein said. "Kyle received an adolescent kidney and the operation took four hours to complete.
" He was discharged four days after the surgery, which is earlier than expected. The kidney worked right away. And Kyle began eating again, which he had not done for some time."
Over the last two years, Kyle has been under the care of several specialists, including those in pediatric nephrology, transplant surgery, pediatric cardiology, pediatric infectious disease, pediatric urology, pediatric feeding specialists, pediatric physical therapy, occupational therapy and orthopedics and speech and language development specialists.
Six weeks after the surgery, Hilario said, her son has already had a growth spurt. His shoe size increased two sizes and his skin tone has changed completely.
And, that's not all.
"He's now active, all day and full of energy. He doesn't stop," said the proud mother, 27. "And nothing bothers him. It's amazing how much better he feels now."
Kyle will remain under follow-up care and will see a doctor weekly for three months. He will then see the doctor on a monthly basis for the next year.
He'll also likely need some physical and occupational rehabilitation to get him ready for the next big step in his life: pre-school.
Hilario was filling out the necessary paperwork to get him ready.
"To see a child who I met two years ago, who was in the midst of such great difficulties and we carried him through some really rough times, and now to have normal kidney function is so gratifying," Dr. Lieberman said. "Now to have this kind of success and to see his future really turn much brighter -- there is just nothing like it."
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With Marvel's Civil War II just a few months away, Marvel is looking to continue it's streak as the #1 publisher in the industry. The launch of All-New, All-Different Marvel combined with the strength of it's new Star Wars titles has allowed the publisher to do what it can to help grow the industry month over month.
We had the opportunity to chat with Marvel's SVP of Sales & Marketing, David Gabriel, about what Marvel has planned leading into Civil War II, his ComicPro award and more. This is just the first of a few stories you'll see us publish over the course of the week and each one is filled to the gills with information.
Marvel is in the middle of a great run when you take a look at the industry sales data provided by Diamond. It looks like the All-New, All Different Marvel is paying off for you guys. Looking ahead to Civil War II, will ongoing titles keep the path that they're on, or will we start to see titles begin to sow the seeds of an eventual tie in to the event?
David Gabriel: Absolutely, to kick things off, we have Avengers: Standoff which just started. Which I think everybody knows by now,we're bringing back the return of Steve Rogers as Captain America. So you will start to see that story unfold over the next couple of weeks. That will be followed by not only the return of the Thunderbolts but the start of the Road To Civil War tie ins. There's just a handful of them like Ultimates & Iron Man. We really limited them and kept it tight this year on what's going on with Civil War II. Really before and during most of the ongoing books.
A portion of the ongoing books will be tying in. We won't be doing what we did last year. Storywise last year, with Secret Wars, we were able to end ongoing titles because the story demanded it. That's not happening this year. The tie ins went back in the main books. People can enjoy them, just as part of the regular series. There will be a few Civil War II series that are launched in June. I think we will be announcing those over the next couple of weeks.
For fans who have maybe missed their favorite series, Front Line, are you guys planning on doing something like that during the event or maybe a Battlefront type book?
Gabriel: Not really, we have a few limited series, but Front Line was always meant to be sort of the regular persons idea of what was going on during Civil War. We will be really focused on the superhero aspect of Civil War II and how it is affecting different superheroes and their dealing with the events of Civil War II.
I can only imagine the excitement around Civil War II is burning red hot right now with retailers. Is there anything you guys are looking to pull out from your bag of tricks that is a bit different this time around given the scope and this being the first All-New All Different Marvel Event?
Gabriel: We're doing a really unique set of lithographs by Michael Cho that will be available to retailers. They will be seen as variant covers on all issues of Civil War II.
The variants that he did for us a few months back were pretty spectacular. So he is doing a new set with some new design aesthetics on the Civil War II variant.
Speaking of the retailers, Marvel was just at ComicsPro a few weeks ago and you were awarded Industry Person of the Year. What was it like when you found out?
Gabriel: It was a little bittersweet this year because we have been active participants in Comics Pros even before they formed. We supported them, we worked with them on pretty much everything they have time. They helped us out as well along the way. Since the very first awards I have always been there in the audience listening for my name to be called out. I think it was 4 times that I was nominated, but who's counting.
This was your year and Leonardo Dicaprio's year?
Gabriel: (laughs) Yeah, exactly. That's how I look it.
I wasn't able to go this year but I left them know almost last year that February is a very difficult time for me to get to Portland. Depending on the weekend that they chose I wouldn't be able to attend. Jim Nausedas went who is our Director or Sales. So he went out and he was there for that. I was a little sad that I wasn't able to see everybody at the time that was actually happening. Certainly a great honor and in the past. I'm going to say we had a run of 2 solidly performing years since the Mighty Thor came out and it was a female Thor a few years ago. Sales have just been climbing month after month after month.
It was good to have the retailers turn around and grant some recognition. I don't take it as a personal sign of them thanking me for anything, but as a sign of everything that we have been doing for them is recognized, which is great because you certainly know we bend over backwards for these guys. While they might not always like the answers that we have for them pretty much every single day we are always checking on the strength of the retail community, the strength of the direct market, and always checking with Diamond on a weekly basis to make sure that store count is always always on the positive side.
I get monthly reports from Diamond on how solid everybody is. Pretty much every promotional item we send to retailers has to answer two questions. First is always how well the direct market and the retailer's respond to this? We want to figure out how they will use it. And second, what problems could this cause? We try to fix all those before anything goes out to the direct market. That is also not just promotional items that are freebies. We still consider the variants part of promotional material and we are always checking and rechecking. If we make a mistake on something that we do with variants we are always open to fixing that and making it better.
There is one good thing that Jim Nausedas walked away from ComicsPro with and that was that a lot of retailers went up to him to talk to him about how they have noticed that the variants programs have gotten a lot simpler for them to hit the thresholds.
This is also the impetus that led to Diamond rolling out a program to actually tell a retailer how much they have to order of something to qualify. We wanted to take the guesswork away from ordering variants variants.
So is that something you spearheaded and wanted to make sure that was available to retailers?
Gabriel: Yeah I have been, I think screaming is a light way of putting it. I've been urging Diamond to upgrade their technology systems. It was a little strange that they were not able to help the retailers out by giving them that threshold number that they needed to order. I think we just discovered in the past couple of weeks, that the retailers that were part of the test program to get that incentives number sent to them from Diamond…orders have been going up, which is great. Could be other factors for that but at least it shows as a step in the right direction.
So what do you think ComicBook.com readers? Are you excited for what Marvel has planned for Civil War 2 and beyond? Check back tomorrow for more with Gabriel as we chat more about variant covers, the health of the industry and more. In the meantime, check out the jaw-dropping Michael Cho variant's below.


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This is the second post which searches out an "authentic" ending of Mark. Twice in chapter 15, Mark could have finished his Gospel to hearty applause, but he didn't. What we read both times is what we see for the third time at 16:7-8. No sooner has Mark reached a fine place to send the audience home than he immediately brings up some new issue that justifies the show continuing.
We'll call that abrupt new development a "Markan hand grenade." Think not of a loud BOOM, but hear instead the tinny ping of a pulled pin hitting the floor and then something solid rattling around down there. However satisfied the audience was just a moment before, now they want to hear what happens next.
The finding of this post is narrow: just as acceptably real Mark doesn't end some place in chapter 15, it probably didn't end at verse 16:8, either. That's weaker than finding that real Mark continued on to 16:14 specifically, but there is good reason to estimate that if true Mark made it as far as 16:8, then it also continued on to somewhere. The case for that somewhere being 16:14 will be for a future post.


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As retired sheriff for Carroll County, I am honored to endorse Shannon Goad for sheriff of Carroll County.
Goad has more than 20 years of invaluable law enforcement experience.
I have seen Goad develop his career from a dispatcher, jailor, road deputy, investigator to being a candidate for sheriff. I am confident that his professional leadership and conservative values will have a positive impact on Carroll County.
My great pleasure in writing is to endorse B.P. "Phil" Hawks for clerk of circuit court for Carroll County and the east side of the City of Galax.
Hawks worked as a deputy clerk in that office for two years. The experience inspired him to seek public office. In the Republican primary in May, he won the honor of being the Republican candidate for clerk.
He is ready to lead by keeping what is efficient in the office and to enhance what is ready for change. He is ready to be part of the justice system and keeper of the records.
It has always intrigued me as to the reasons why people run for sheriff. It really doesn't matter where you have ever lived, the motivations behind the decision seem to be the same.
If you reflect on past elections, or maybe even look at the current race, some of the following "motivations" may be familiar to you. So here goes my list.
In Carroll County's Sulphur Springs supervisor race, there are important differences between the candidates.
Challenger Rex Hill has emphasized the importance of promoting businesses already operating in the county and in helping them expand.
He sees great potential in the many existing assets of the county and asks why these haven't attracted more jobs.
The Carroll County Museum and Historical Society wish to acknowledge and say thanks for the loyal support and hard work that Love Worrell Cox contributed to this organization.
She became a charter member in 1982.
She served on the board of directors and was a tireless champion to make the museum a reality for citizens of Carroll County and a place for its many visitors to know the history of the county, its people and its past.
The museum continues today because of persons like Love Cox and her love of Carroll County.
Effie Thompson
The senior talent show was held Oct. 1 at the Rex Theater, and what a wonderful show it was.
For those that didn't get to see it, you really missed a treat. Lots of laughs and enjoyment by all.
I say a big "thank you" to Sabrina White-Martin, director of the Golden Dreamers Glee Club for all the time and effort she put in with us to make the show so successful. Her dedication and hours of practice with the performers was so appreciated. What an outstanding job she did.
Thank you again, Sabrina.
Shelby Meenach Jr.
Take a few minutes to look over state Senator Bill Stanley's legislative achievements since he was first elected to represent the 20th Senate District five years ago.
An incredible number of 50 pieces of legislation have been become law. Visit his website at stanleyforsenate.com to see a summary of his sponsored and co-sponsored legislation.
Sen. Stanley has had a plan to revitalize and bring prosperity back to Southside and Southwest Virginia. He is convinced that a strong and robust education system will bring high-paying sustainable jobs to our region.
My letter is to encourage citizens in Carroll County to please come out and vote at the upcoming election.
David Hutchins is running for supervisor in the Sulphur Springs District. David has been a positive influence on the board for nine years.
He has worked diligently not only for his district but for our county as a whole. His efforts in pushing for water and sewer and preparing for funding have been an asset for our county.
He is a knowledgeable and honest man who acknowledges the power and eternity of Our Creator.
We've come a long way in Carroll County the past few years. I have been proud to serve as your supervisor at large for three terms. Thank you for your support and confidence.
One of my campaign goals was for water and sewer services at all Interstate 77 exits. We now have that and much more.
As my tenure expires, I have a major concern that we are changing from a fiscal conservative county. All departments of Carroll should spend carefully to keep taxes affordable. Most of them do with the exception of the sheriff's department.
Oct. 16 is National Feral Cat Day, a day to think about all the outdoor cats in our neighborhoods.
This year more than ever I have seen cats and kittens needing homes. Many people are finding kittens on the side of the road, or even in the road. The good news is that there is a simple solution to reducing the unwanted cat population. No cat needs to starve, freeze or wander into the road to meet their untimely end. Plus, helping save lives makes you feel good.
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Wednesday, 03 February 2016
A Thundersley father of a young autistic child with severe learning difficulties has led Seevic College's successful drive to increase opportunities for students with a learning difficulty and/or disability to enter mainstream education, where they also have opportunities to develop their independence.
In the last five years the number of young people studying a Foundation Learning course at Seevic has tripled following exhaustive work undertaken by Vice Principal John Revill, father to Matthew, age nine. The number of high needs learners at the College has also doubled within the last twelve months.
John said: "This is not about expanding the College but expanding opportunities for young people with learning difficulties and/or disabilities, allowing them to develop and progress on to either employment, further education, independent living or simply become more engaged in the local community. Essentially, the College is preparing them for adulthood and improving their life chances."
"We are now starting to see different opportunities for our special young people"
Alongside the College's work with students with learning difficulties and/or disabilities, Seevic also supports a high number of mainstream students, establishing a diverse community of young people on a campus that is both safe and secure for all.
The College offers the widest choice of A-Levels across South Essex in conjunction with a fully accessible and inclusive range of vocational qualifications and Apprenticeships.
John's attempts to increase access to mainstream education for young people with learning difficulties and/or disabilities focused on placing Seevic at the heart of the local community, and being reactive to the increasing levels of diversity and changing demands.
John and his team focused on listening and talking to parents and young people while forging mutually beneficial links with mainstream and special schools, local and national charities, parent groups, Essex County Council, local employers and Southend and Thurrock unitary authorities.
John said: "As the parent of a young person with a disability and severe learning difficulty, you want to find an environment for your child which is safe, secure and totally inclusive – with an awareness and acceptance of treating people for who they are. You also want your child to have positive life chances ahead of them.
"Matthew was diagnosed with autism and severe learning difficulties when he was just 18-months old, and suddenly I found myself thinking 'what is going to happen to Matthew when he reaches adulthood?' 'How will he be accepted within society and the community?' 'Will he live independently?' 'Will he have employment?'
"It was then that I passionately felt that I wanted to make a difference for young people with a disability and/or learning difficulty and fortunately, with our staff and collaboration, we are now starting to see different opportunities for our special young people."
In January 2015 John created a group called the SEN Advisory Board, comprising of head teachers from local mainstream and special schools, as well as representatives from Essex County Council, local employers and relevant agencies.
Meeting several times throughout the year the Board aims to act as a critical friend, challenging the College to ensure its curriculum offer, impact and outcomes for learners with a learning difficulty and/or disability meets the diverse needs of their local communities and develops positive sustained destinations for all young people.
Through this collaboration learners from special schools, including the Lancaster School, Glenwood School, Cedar Hall School, Castledon School and the St Christopher School, now regularly visit the College one day per week.
This enables young people with additional needs to be integrated into a mainstream environment to prepare them for adulthood, whilst mainstream learners at the College develop awareness of learning difficulties and/or disabilities and how to co-exist effectively.
Assistant Principal at Castledon School, Simon Holliday, said: "A number of recent leavers said they had a fantastic social life and liked attending the many clubs at Seevic. Another aspect of further education that Castledon students enjoy is the increased independence of travelling to and from college as well as being able to make increased choices over everyday decisions such as choosing their own lunch."
John has also helped Seevic become a pilot centre for the Achievement for All charity, which works with schools, colleges and relevant agencies to ensure young people's outcomes meet their aspirations.
Colleagues Jill Whight, Skills Academy Director, Kay Davis, Head of Foundation Learning & Community Development, and Julie Clark, Supported Internship Coordinator, have assisted John to help bring about the increased local opportunities in mainstream education now available to young people with learning difficulties and/or disabilities.
John added: "Jill, Kay, Julie and I share a vision for an inclusive society where people with a learning difficulty and/or disability are fully accepted, having access to resources which will enable them to better prepare into adulthood.
"The atmosphere within Seevic College is one of inclusivity and acceptance from all groups of an ever-increasing diversity of young people."
John sits on several local governing bodies and is a Director on an Essex multi-academy trust – the SEAX Trust. First joining Seevic College in 1994 as a Chemistry Tutor, John Revill became Vice Principal in 2010.
Seevic's Foundation Learning provision includes the Essential Skills and Supported Internship programmes plus Level 1 courses in Caring for Animals, Beauty Therapy, Caring for Children, Creative Media Production, Health & Social Care, IT and Sport.
The Essential Skills programme provides five-day provision for young people who would benefit from learning in a supported environment. It aims to develop independent living skills, preparation for adulthood and develop basic skills in numeracy, literacy and ICT.
Teresa Revell's son Daniel first visited Seevic while a student at Cedar Hall School. She said: "I chose Essential Skills at Seevic because Daniel had been coming in to the College one day per week and had got a taste for it – he really loved it.
"When you have a child with special needs you need to know they are going to be happy somewhere. He's where he wants to be and learning things that are of interest to him."
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The Supported Internship programme helps young people with a statement of special needs take their first steps into employment. Young people spend one day at College and up to four days in the workplace each week. Students also work towards qualifications in English, Maths and ICT and receive support from a fully-trained College Job Coach.
In 2014/15, 81% of Supported Internship students either continued in education as an Apprentice or went into paid employment upon completion of the programme. Their pass rate of 100% in the Employability qualification highlights the College's focus on positive sustained destinations for all students.
Wendy Graves' son Zak Bannon was part of the Supported Internship programme and is now employed full-time as an Apprentice Kitchen Assistant. She said: "The staff at Seevic are amazing. They have really pushed Zak academically and socially, he's now much more independent and sociable – it's been a total change of character."
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Today, it's not enough that we have data networks for communications that vastly improve the overall capabilities of traditional telecom systems. It's a fact that the offerings of VoIP services provide an unprecedented level of service that cannot be met by a landline. We have become dependent on the ability to utilize tools that host conferencing and telepresence applications. It's no secret — and fairly obvious at this point — that it's a great benefit to be able to communicate in the business realm from the comfort of the office rather than spending loads of cash to travel to remote locations for something as simple as a meeting. We have the technology to do it better, and we use it. However, the question should be begged: "Is it safe?"
VoIP isn't the 'transporter beam' from Star Trek, to be sure. But it's a great start. VoIP technology has opened new doors in terms of collecting valuable information to improve existing business processes. VoIP monitoring has become an important niche for these services, as the benefits are conducive to many business processes — from Quality Assurance all the way down the line to Customer Service and Network Security. Traditional Security Information and Event Monitoring (SIEM) services don't adequately observe network traffic for VoIP. TeleMate.Net has introduced a service that meets these needs for VoIP monitoring (vSIEM) through TeleMate Unified Call Management (UCM.)
The ability to monitor VoIP transmissions is out there, however, it is typically an inherent property to a hosted service or through the platform of a company's IP PBX platform. Data pertaining to network usage is usually available but the ability to look into fine details and analyze this usage is difficult should the service not offer such capabilities. TeleMate UCM integrates with existing networks and offers centralized management for monitoring processes. Ground level security offered by leading hardware providers in the industry needs to be supplemented to ensure that VoIP transmissions are not compromised — which is addressed through services offered by TeleMate.Net.
Through TeleMate UCM an organization can observe network usage and fine details in real-time — an essential component for modern-day security. Unwanted network traffic can not only slow down a business, but can compromise security. Ensuring that data is safe throughout transit will, in the long run, help in retaining clientele and achieving positive outcomes. (Safe to say that jeopardized information usually equates to trust issues – the leading cause of break-ups for every kind of relationship.) Verifying identity is an important piece in the puzzle, which TeleMate UCM executes in real time.
A check mark on a report for an unauthorized connection isn't good enough today. There is a mild panic over identity theft in the world. Whether someone is in peril or not, the mindset that "something may happen" is enough to discourage many from attempting certain undertakings. Real-time monitoring is essential, and if your existing VoIP service doesn't offer this ability, it's time to find something that does. If your VoIP network lacks security, take a look at TeleMate.Net and see how you can benefit from better monitoring.


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The first time I can remember the "evil" concept being thrown around in a big way in the tech world was Superbowl 1984, when Apple released its iconic 1984 ad against Microsoft. Despite the fact that this ad showed only once, it created a shockwave in the industry, and likely contributed significantly to Apple's growth in those early years.
Why? Did anyone honestly think we would become mindless drones if we kept buying Microsoft products?
For as long as I can remember, there has always been a fascination with the good vs. evil dichotomy. It's in the stories we tell (just pick a random action movie at your local video store), and we all draw the good and evil comparisons in our daily lives. Why do we feel the need to always spot out a "bad guy", be it a political character, business, philosophy, religion, or some other group? And why do we blame the mistakes of others on evil intentions (e.g., honking a horn at someone who cuts you off), not simply the product of human error from which most mistakes originate?
In the tech world specifically, Microsoft has received enough virtual damnation to last two lifetimes. Google has received a mix of praise and hatred, depending on who you ask. And now even Apple, one of the most praised tech companies, is receiving a wave of negative press, such as a recent blog post by Jason Calcanis.
So who's evil? Microsoft, Google, Apple? Wal-Mart, oil companies, health insurance companies, or all of the above? I can't solve it all, so I'm going to turn it over to the only quasi-objective judge I can think of: an instant poll.
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Banks and Financial Services Providers
Banks and financial services providers must be licensed to provide their services to consumers. It is a condition of such a licence that the bank or financial services provider be a member of an External Dispute Resolution (EDR) scheme that is approved by ASIC.
Before complaining to one of the EDR schemes about the conduct of a bank or financial services provider, consumers must try to resolve the dispute with the organisation through its own Internal Dispute Resolution service.
Currently there are two EDR schemes for banks and financial services providers, the Financial Ombudsman Service and the Credit and Investments Ombudsman (formerly the Credit Ombudsman Service Limited). These are described in more detail below.
Code of Banking Practice
Banking standards are determined by the Code of Banking Practice. The Code outlines the banking industry's obligations to customers. The Code was most recently amended in 2013. If your dispute arose before 1 February 2014, you will need to look at the earlier versions of the Code.
Whilst the Code is not legislation, banks that adopt it are contractually bound to honour the obligations the Code sets out.
The Code ensures customers rights with regards to such things as:
- Privacy and confidentiality
- Statements of account
- Direct debits
- Disclosure of fees and other terms and conditions
- Changes to terms and conditions and fees and charges
- Complaints handling
- Debt collection
- Financial hardship
- Chargebacks (where credit card transactions are in dispute)
- Onselling of debts.
If you think your bank has breached the Code you need to first raise it with your bank. It is a condition of the Code that all banks that adopt it must have an internal complain handling service to deal with customer complaints. If the complaint is not handled to your satisfaction you can then contact the Financial Ombudsman Service for further assistance.
Consumers also may make a complaint to the Code Compliance Monitoring Committee (CCMC) about any possible breach of the Code by a subscribing Bank, although the CCMC will not help with the resolution of the dispute.
Financial Ombudsman Service
The Financial Ombudsman Service (FOS) is an independent dispute resolution service for individuals and small business holders. Access to the Financial Ombudsman Service is free and it has proved to be an effective forum for people with certain types of complaints.
The FOS can generally hear disputes if:
- the dispute is between an individual or small business and a bank or financial institution (including credit unions);
- the financial services provider is a member of FOS;
- the dispute relates to:
- an act or omission by a financial services provider in relation to a financial service in Australia; or
- any act or omission by a financial services provider relating to confidentiality and in the case of an individual disputant, privacy;
- the amount claimed is less than $309,000 (or $280,000 if the complaint was lodged before 1 January 2015);
- the event to which the dispute relates occurred no more than 6 years earlier.
There are some types of disputes which the FOS is unable to consider, including commercial judgments and policies about fees, interest rates and branch closures. The FOS can only consider disputes about financial services provided by banks and non-bank members who are members of the FOS scheme.
Further information about the types of disputes the FOS can consider is available on the Financial Ombudsman Service website.
The FOS may investigate a complaint and attempt to resolve it by negotiating between the financial services provider and customer. If this fails, the FOS may recommend a solution for the parties to consider. If this also fails, the FOS may determine the dispute, which may include monetary compensation or other options to resolve the dispute.
If the customer accepts the determination, it is binding on the financial services provider, and the customer loses the right to have the dispute heard by a court. However, should customers choose not to accept the award, the financial services provider cannot enforce the award. The customer may then proceed to have his/her case decided by a court.
FOS can also take complaints about insurers, and other financial services providers. As a first step before lodging a complaint, consumers need to ensure that their financial services provider is a member of FOS, as well as attempting to resolve the dispute with the provider.
Credit and Investments Ombudsman (CIO)
The Credit and Investments Ombudsman (formerly the Credit Ombudsman Service Limited or COSL) operates in a similar manner to FOS. It offers a free service to consumers who may have a dispute with their financial service provider. Participants of the scheme include credit unions, building societies, non-bank lenders, mortgage and finance brokers, financial planners, investment managers, debt services and a wide range of other financial services and product providers.
It is best to check with the CIO to see if your financial services provider is a member before lodging a dispute. In addition, consumers need to attempt a resolution through the financial services provider's own internal dispute resolution service first.
The CIO has Rules, a copy of which can be found on their website. The Rules set out who can lodge a complaint, what the complaint can be about, what the CIO can and cannot do, and the procedures for making a complaint.
The content of the Law Handbook is made available as a public service for information purposes only and should not be relied upon as a substitute for legal advice. See Disclaimer for details. For free and confidential legal advice in South Australia call 1300 366 424.


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Cleaning antique dolls requires care, identifying materials, and a few special products. Most antique dolls are made from bisque or porcelain, although they can include a variety of materials. A few quick tips include using a soft toothbrush, cotton swabs, and a damp cloth with warm water and a mild detergent to clean the dolls' parts. Fill in missing doll pieces with Darwi air-dry modeling compound. Try washing doll hair with conditioner or fabric softener.
It is easy to damage porcelain and bisque dolls, so use care when handling them. Lay a few layers of towels on the work surface for padding. Bisque is a porous material that absorbs oils from the skin. Be sure to wear gloves or wash up to avoid staining before beginning.
Start by removing surface dirt with the damp cloth. Use a dry cloth immediately after to avoid over saturation of the porous material. Repeat the wet-dry process until the dirt is removed. Use the cotton swabs and toothbrush to clean the most intricate pieces of the doll.
Renaissance wax is another good product useful in the restoration and cleaning of antique dolls. Use it to clean cloudy doll eyes. Machine oil, nail polish or clock oil are also good for use on eyes, but be careful not to get the oils on the bisque or porcelain surfaces.


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Dooney & Bourke has recently added this beautiful tote into their collection, so check it out! Especially if you're a loyal fan of this brand and also happen to like flowers, then this US$175 bag deserves to be in your closet, don't you think?
Made of coated cotton with leather trim, it is gorgeously designed with life-like flowers pattern.


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This new style of onesie has shorts at the bottom with a full snap crotch. Great for summer sleepwear or just to romp around in.
Has a bit of stretch for a comfortable fit (95%cotton, 5%spandex)
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Best places to explore in
Malaysian Borneo (Part II)
In our previous blog post, we've shared with you some of the best places to explore in Malaysian Borneo. Can't get enough? Don't worry…For this second part, we will continue to share with you other best places to explore in Malaysian Borneo.
1) Long Pasia, Sabah Borneo
Maga Waterfall in Long Pasia
Adventure in the heart of Sabah Borneo, surrounded by lush rainforest of Borneo, you will enter into a small Lundayeh (one of Sabah Borneo's minor indigenous tribe) village. Get an insight of the authentic culture and the treasures of nature in Long Pasia jungle. Your visit to Long Pasia will never leave you bored. Long Pasia is rich with plant diversity and historical treasures. You can see there are many cultural sites which include rare burial ground, and ancient burial jars. While enjoying the Long Pasia trekking expedition, you will pass beautiful waterfalls and a hidden lake deep in the forest which holds many of the local stories, beliefs, and legends. There will be a local native guide, together with you trekking into the Borneo jungle and giving the explanation on the endemic plants, history, and information on the flora and fauna that you will encounter.
2) Tunku Abdul Rahman Park (TARP) Islands, Sabah Borneo
Swim and relax in Manukan Island
A visit to the capital city of Sabah Borneo, Kota Kinabalu, is never complete without dropping by to TARP's group of islands. The marine park consists of Gaya Island, Sapi Island, Manukan Island, Mamutik Island, and Sulug Island. These islands are only a short boat ride away from the Kota Kinabalu city, and it is a popular destination for locals and tourists. There are few resorts and basic accommodations within the marine park, either you can choose to stay in the islands or pop over for a day trip.
Most day-trippers will choose to go Manukan Island and Sapi Island, as both of these islands are most developed and popular among the visitors for diving. There are many activities that you can do in TARP Islands such as island hopping, parasailing, zip coral flyers, snorkeling, scuba diving, and more. If you are looking for more exotic beach island getaway, you can read our top 5 islands in Sabah Borneo, or 6 hidden islands for your exotic beach getaway, and plan your next getaway!
3) Semenggoh Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre, Sarawak Borneo
This mature female Orangutan sits quietly while eating her banana. Photo By: Chew Eng O
Semenggoh Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre is located about 24km from the capital city of Kuching, Sarawak Borneo, and was established in 1975. In addition, Semenggoh Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre is the largest Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre in Sarawak Borneo, which is more than 700 hectares in size and home to Orangutan that are of varying ages. Most significantly, Semenggoh Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre serves the same purpose with Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre in Sabah Borneo, where Orangutans are rehabilitated at the center and teach them some "habitat survival skills" before releasing them to the wild. This is one of the conservation methods to preserve the dwindling numbers of Orangutans in Sarawak Borneo.
In Semenggoh Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre, you can get the chance to see Orangutan up close especially during their feeding times (9 am and 3 pm). If you are lucky, you might encounter the Orangutans emerging from the wild during feeding time or maybe even spot the Orangutans while you are walking in the jungle.
Planning to visit Kuching, Sarawak Borneo? Click here to know places in Kuching city that you can visit by foot.
4) Kudat, Sabah Borneo
Kelampunian Beach, Kudat
Kudat is a town in Sabah Borneo, which is located about 3-hour drive from Kota Kinabalu City. On a map, the state of Sabah Borneo resembles to a dog's head, and Kudat lies on the northern tip of Sabah Borneo, which forms the left ear of the "dog", namely as "Tip Of Borneo" by the locals. Surrounded by beautiful beaches and surf spots, it's no wonder "Tip Of Borneo" is one of the up and coming attractions for visitors in Kudat.
Kudat area is inhabited mainly by Rungus people (one of Sabah Borneo's indigenous tribe), which some of them are still living in longhouses. The Rungus people are known for their excellent weaving skills, beadwork, and intricate beadwork for their traditional costume. A visit to Kudat should not be missed out in your travel itinerary because there are a lot of activities and places you can go in Kudat. You can enjoy surfing, beach camping, a visit to Honey Bee farm, experience culture in Kampung Bavanggazo (Rungus Longhouse), a tour to Gong-making village, or just laze around at Kudat beautiful beaches.
5) Batang Ai National Park, Sarawak Borneo
Experience the authentic feeling of living in the Iban Longhouse
Batang Ai National Park is located in Sri Aman, Sarawak Borneo, which officially opened for public in 1991. It covers 24 square kilometers of vast Borneo Jungle and home to some rare or protected Borneo Wildlife. It is also home for one of the Sarawak Borneo indigenous tribe, the Iban tribe. Batang Ai National Park is a great place for you to experience the authentic Borneo Jungle, a chance to witness Borneo Wildlife (eg: Orangutans, Gibbons, and Hornbills) in their natural habitat, as well as learning about the Iban cultural traditions by participating in the homestay program for your Borneo Holidays.
To reach Batang Ai National Park, you will need to hop on the longboats and cruise by the Batang Ai River to reach your accommodations. There are a few accommodations available within the Batang Ai National Park, which are Aiman Batang Ai Resort and Retreat, Nanga Sumpa Lodge, or simply spend the night in "real" Iban Longhouses.
6) Poring Hot Spring and Nature Reserve, Sabah Borneo
Poring Canopy Walkway
Poring Hot Spring and Nature Reserve is located about 13 kilometers from Ranau Town and it is part of Kinabalu National Park. Poring Hot Spring and Nature Reserve was first developed by the Japanese during World War II, and it has become one of the top weekend getaway destinations amongst foreigners and locals alike. A must do activity will be soaking in the hot spring that could help to relieve stress and alleviate all the sore and muscle aches after climbing Mount Kinabalu. The hot spring contains high sulphuric minerals that is widely considered to have special healing properties.
In addition, you can challenge yourself by taking a stroll up to the canopy walkway amidst the lush Borneo Jungle. The canopy walkway is over 175 meters long and 41-44 meters in height; higher than an 8-storey building! Be amazed at the exquisite view of the Borneo Jungle surrounding when you are above the canopy. Apart from the hot spring and canopy walkway, you can also visit the butterfly farm, the Poring orchid conservation center, the tropical garden and Rafflesia flower blooming sites.
If you want to know more places of interest in Ranau or Sabah Borneo, click "Don't miss this when you're in Ranau" to know more interesting places to go when you visit Ranau, Sabah Borneo.
7) Kiulu, Sabah Borneo
Moderate adventurous (grade 1-2) in Kiulu Water Rafting. Photo by : dannychan_sg
Kiulu is a small valley that is located in the District of Tuaran, and it is about 1-hour 30-minute drive from Kota Kinabalu city. Agriculture is the main source of living for the local communities within Kiulu. There is much agriculture such as rubber plantations, fruit orchards, paddy fields (rice), and vegetable farms. Take some time to visit Kiulu in your Borneo Holidays to experience the living culture of the locals there.
The area has other activities such as water rafting that is suitable for beginners (grade is between 1 to 2) at the Kiulu River. After that, you can also enjoy the Zip Borneo Adventure Centre which offers several thrilling activities on sites, such as Zip Line, Wall Climbing, High Rope Challenges, and Abseiling. Moreover, you can also go for the thrilling experience of Quad Biking in Kiulu, where you can witness the scenic view of Kiulu villages, river, paddy fields, and more.
8) Ba'kelalan Mount Murud, Sarawak Borneo
Misty morning view at the Ba'Kelalan village
Ba'kelalan is a small village located on a hillside with an altitude of 1,500 feet above sea level and 4 km from the border of Kalimantan, Indonesia, as well as about 150 km from the nearest town of Lawas. Ba'Kelalan is home to the Lun Bawang tribe (one of the indigenous group of Sarawak Borneo). In addition, Ba'kelalan is known for being the origin of wet paddy farming before it was extended to Bario, Long Semadoh, and other areas on Borneo Island. The unique rice is popularly known as "Bario Rice" which can be found only in Kelabit Highlands. In Ba'kelalan, you can experience the lifestyle of Lun Bawang community with Homestay program, jungle trekking to reach salt spring, and exploring the surrounding area by visiting rice fields, apple farms, as well as the organic research farm.
Most travelers will go to Ba'kelalan as a starting point to climb up the highest mountain in Sarawak Borneo, Mount Murud, which is about 2,423 meters above sea level. It is a serious expedition hence, you will need to hire a guide or porter in Ba'kelalan in order for you to safely reach the summit. Many locals regard Mount Murud as a sacred location especially for the Christians so any alcoholic drinks and smoking is prohibited.
If you are up for the challenge to climb Mount Murud, be sure to spot some of the unique Borneo plants that you can see while trekking, such as Pitcher Plant species (Nepenthes Murudensis) and wild orchids.
Looking at all the best places to explore in Malaysian Borneo, are you ready to plan for your Borneo holidays? If your answer is YES, here how you can visit Borneo and at the same time saving your travel money too!
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One of the highlights of the Penn Relays is the "USA vs. The World" segment of relays – 4×1, 4×4, Sprint Medley, Distance Medley. While all the relay teams have yet to be identified, the pools for the US and Jamaica have been released.
While the names of those that are in the pools represent some of the world's best athletes, I am a bit disappointed that the sport's two marquee sprinters – Usain Bolt (JAM) and Tyson Gay (USA) are not among them. In addition to the fact that we are still awaiting the seasonal debuts of both athletes, it takes a bit of the luster off the USA v JAM matchup in the men's 4×1. It also means that unless some meet promoter pulls off a huge coup, we probably won't see the two athletes compete against each other in any capacity until Daegu. That really needs to change.
Having said that, let's look at what some of the possibilities are based on the athletes that will be available in Philly. I know that those who assemble the U.S. squads for this meet like to try and put together "balanced" squads, but I would really like to start seeing us make every attempt to put our best feet forward. Especially given that we have so few opportunities to run our people together.
To that end I think on the women's side I would like to see a squad of Lauryn Williams to Allyson Felix to Marshavet Myers to Carmelita Jeter in the 4×1. Whereas the men's squad will be incomplete without Tyson, I think this could be our best squad for Daegu. I would then run a squad of Miki Barber to Alex Anderson to Lisa Barber to Bianca Knight as my "B" team.
On the men's side it's a bit harder with Tyson out as he should be the third leg – and smack dab in the middle of the mix. Without Tyson I think I go Walter Dix to Wallace Spearmon to Darvis Patton to Justin Gatlin for the "A" squad against Trell Kimmons to Ivory Williams to Shawn Crawford to Mike Rodgers for the "B" squad. Given that we aren't running close to our best squad with Tyson "on the bench" let's let a couple of people have some good "auditions".
I'd like to see Kimmons against Dix on leadoff. I like the idea of Dix leading off in Daegu, but if we can't find a suitable anchor perhaps Kimmons on leadoff and Dix anchoring could work – and what better way to audition Kimmons than to run him head to head against Dix. Kimmons looked pretty good in Zurich, let's see what he does here. Same story on the second leg. I like what Wallace has done there time and time again over the years. I'd like to see what Williams can do against him head to head, because Williams will have a better 100 time (Spearmon being a 200 man) and should be in the final at Nationals. There will be an argument for placing him on the squad for Daegu. I want to see how he does against the man I feel should hold the spot.
Then there is the all important anchor leg. Rodgers anchored last year's 37.45 squad in Zurich. Let's see how he and Gatlin do against each other and what will probably be Asafa Powell anchoring for Jamaica. Ironically if we get this matchup it will be the first time Powell and Gatlin (once the world's two best) have faced each other since the 2005 Prefontaine Classic. While their status in the sport has changed for both, they could still end up facing off at anchor in Daegu – depending on health and just how well Gatlin shows come Nationals. Similarly for Jamaica, without Bolt and Blake, this relay could be audition time for a couple of individuals.
The other relays are not as critical in terms of the personnel that will be involved as having the right foursome together and developing rhythm and handoffs is not as critical because everyone outside of the 4×1's will be using "visual" and not "blind" handoffs. That said, I am happy to see that both Richards Ross and Allyson Felix will be on the 4×4 – as they should be the heart and soul of that squad. I'm a bit disappointed that neither Jeremy Wariner nor Lashawn Merritt (still suspended) will be on the men's squad, but am happy to see that Xavier Carter is in the pool. My gut tells me that he could end up playing an important role here – and I still think he would be an awesome quartermiler.
I'm also excited to see Leo Manzano, Phoebe Wright and Morgan Uceny listed in the medley relays, because I think all three are going to be factors at Nationals and possibly in Daegu. The growth of our middle distance corps over the past couple of seasons is very exciting, and these three are right in the mix and I think ready for the big time.
As usual Penn is shaping up as a very exciting meet. And while there have been lots of meets on the relay circuit already, Penn is the one where the season seems to turn the corner and the stars truly begin to come out!


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