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Don't Sink the Boat....
I could not help but think of the movie Titanic yesterday as a THE best metaphor for the current state of politics in the US. The boat (America) is slowly sinking into dark cold waters with half baked, fiscally unsound strategies, dangerous policies, wasted resources, a "lard ass press" that doesn't investigate squat...Oh Yeah the orchestra keeps on playing like nothing is happening and everything will be fine.
Well I thought a metaphor was fitting as a picture is worth a 1000 words and a metaphor is worth 1000 pictures...or so I've heard tell.
Meanwhile, some of us are running around down below (like Leo in the movie) as the holds fill with water, trying to get out of the "poor people" section of the boat. Maybe we can get to the part of the boat that is still above water. With rising national debt, an EPA that is OFF TASK and a quagmire abroad, our leaders are now putting bills before the House and Senate about the wording in the Pledge of Allegiance. Such OFF TASK behavior by our elected officials is near criminal as the boat gets lower and lower in the water.
Any normal Joe knows these guys are off task "BIG TIME"[1]
Of course unlike the movie, there are no lifeboats the rich passengers can commandeer. We all breathe air, drink water and the like and all have this "mortality" thing going on. Our leaders keep pushing the big chest of money to the part of the boat that is above the water line.
Of course continually drilling holes in the boat doesn't help at all even if you plug a few now and again.
The final metaphor is this: "Sometimes the captain can accidentally steer the boat and hit an ice berg and people will forgive it even if it is very tragic. If he does it twice, three times, the passengers (citizens) become less and less forgiving."
Who in their right mind would drill holes in their own boat anyway?
Don't Sink the Boat....Like it or not….Your on the Boat!!!
1) The Vice Presidents response to the President when the microphone was left on and the leader of the free world call a journalist "potty" names when he thought no one was listening.

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This simple tutorial will let you know how you can add line break in Facebook comments on website and Android/iOS app to make them look tidy. Adding line break will help you to write in paragraphs and make your comments on Facebook more readable. You can also post videos in Facebook comments to make them interesting or funny.
Previously, adding line breaks in a Facebook comment was done using the Enter button on the keyboard. But not anymore, as Facebook removed the comment button next to the comment box. Now, pressing the Enter key posts the comment instead of starting a new paragraph, leaving many users baffled.
So, if you too are facing this issue then the steps mentioned here will allow you to make paragraphs in Facebook comments.
If you are an Instagram user too then you should also go through how to add line break in Instagram bio, caption and comments.
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Line Breaks are important to format Facebook comment properly. Paragraphs in Facebook comments are even more vital if your comment is lengthy.
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The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) amends its adjudication regulations regarding presumptive service connection, adding certain diseases associated with contaminants present in the base water supply at U.S. Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune (Camp Lejeune), North Carolina, from August 1, 1953, to December 31, 1987. This final rule establishes that veterans, former reservists, and former National Guard members, who served at Camp Lejeune for no less than 30 days (consecutive or... SEE LINK ABOVE FOR COMPLETE INFORMATION
The Board of Directors has approved the option for Lifetime Membership to the Veterans Caucus for a limit period of time for the following categories: Fellow, Affiliate and Associate Members. See the Membership menu option for further information. Effective 1/1/2015 the Lifetime Membership fee will be $300.00. (11/9/2010)
Caucus or Not to Caucus?
What is a "caucus" and what do they do? Webster's defines "Caucus" as 1) part of a legislative process; 2) any meeting or group organized to further a special interest or cause. The AAPA has several Special Interest Caucuses who support various issues. So AAPA members who are veterans, friends or family of veterans, care for veterans, or are simply interested in veteran's health or any veteran's issues are eligible to become a member of the Veteran's Caucus (known from this point as "the Caucus") of the AAPA.
To read more: Caucus or Not to Caucus?
New in the Veterans Caucus Store
a signed, numbered print of "Women in Uniform" by artist Don Pedersen, PA. The print is 18"x24" and perfect for framing. A limited number are available at this time.
It celebrates the many roles played by women over the years in service to their country. The print has been signed by many women veterans.
Offered in the Veterans Caucus Store for $75.00 (including S&H). $50.00 of each sale with be donated to the efforts to expand and upgrade the John McElligott Veterans Memorial Garden at the Eugene A. Stead, Jr. Center for Physician Assistants located in Durham, NC.
Effective immediately, the Veterans Caucus is offering free membership to ALL veterans enrolled in a Physician Assistant Training program. Use this link to JOIN US.
The Veterans Caucus hopes this will become the start of a long realtionship between the Caucus and you.
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Date posted 1/25/2016
On October 15, 2016, landscaping and construction will begin to upgrade the Veteran Memorial Garden at the Eugene A. Stead, Jr. Center for Physician Assistants into a place of remembrance for Physician Assistants who are veterans or who are currently serving in the uniformed services of the USA. The PA History Society welcomes all to become a part of this wonderful event by purchasing name engraved brick pavers to be embedded in the wheelchair accessible walkway and the patio area surrounding the life-size bronze combat medic statue and flagpole, the centerpiece of the garden.
Beginning July 1st 2016 through October 1, 2016 we are offering the opportunity to purchase a 9x9 inch named engraved brick pavers to PAs who are veterans or who are on active duty for $100 each. We have the capacity to embed 400 pavers in the sidewalk and patio, so please do not delay in purchasing pavers so that your name or that of someone you want to honor is displayed prominently in the garden. The insignia of your branch of service, name and date of service can be engraved on the paver. For more information on this project, and to order your pavers, please visit the PA History Website at http://pahx.org/.


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Bisphenol A, or BPA, is a compound used in the production of plastic, making plastics hard, clear, and shatter-proof; commonly used in water bottles. And for that reason BPA has come under fire in recent years. BPA mimics the body's natural hormones, leading to neurological problems. So drinking from a BPA water bottle is essentially a delivery system for the chemical.
And as a result of BPA's nasty reputation, Canada has become the first country to declare BPA as a toxic substance, posing a risk to human health and the health of the environment. Al Gore is smiling.
"The Government of Canada has a strong record of taking action on Bisphenol A to protect the environment and health of Canadians," explains Jim Prentice, Environment Minister for the Canadian Health and Environment Ministries, "We are continuing our leadership on this issue and…working hard to monitor and manage Bisphenol A."
The Canadian Health and Environment Ministries sites research that links Bisphenol A consumption with negative neurodevelopmental and behavioral effects in rodents. So the agency has declared BPA toxic to human health.
Kudos to Canada, but this is a no-brainer. Health experts and environmental advocates have been screaming about BPA for years, even going under review by the Environmental Protection Agency. BPA is bad. It has to go – simple.
In June, a Washington, DC supermarket, fueled by concern over BPA, jettisoned plastic water bottles from its shelves, now offering water filtration machines in stores and allowing shoppers to refill their own bottles.
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Planet of the Apes reboot set for 2011 release...
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Hollywood likes to get all upset when websites claim they have zero original ideas left in their brains.
But then one of the many production companies out there announce a shit bag idea like this one, and forever cement any criticism aimed their way.
Folks... prepare yourselves for a reboot to Planet of the Apes.
Rise of the Apes, a prequel/reboot of the science fiction classic (as well as the steaming pile of rubber monkey shit the Tim Burton version was)Planet of the Apes has been announced for a June of 2011 release by 20th Century Fox. Directed by Rupert Wyatt, the film is intended to reintroduce the popular 70's sci-fi series of films depicting a world conquered by super smart apes to a 21st century audience.
According to the official plot synopsis released by Fox late last week:
RISE OF THE APES (tentative title) is an origin story in the truest sense of the term. Set in present day San Francisco, the film is a reality-based cautionary tale, a science fiction /science fact blend, where man's own experiments with genetic engineering lead to the development of intelligence in apes and the onset of a war for supremacy.
No word yet as who is going to star in this flick, but Fox has confirmed that this time around the legions of conquering monkey armies will be computer generated (like the giant blue cat people from Avatar the whole world fell in love with last year) as opposed to the faux fur and latex all the previous incarnations had.
Between you and I folks... I am torn like Natalie Imbruglia on this one...
Part of me is rather intrigued by a reboot of the franchise (while noting that it is hardly an original idea, I will concede that it is not an all out bad idea and that- with the write script, actors, and director- this might actually end up being a good movie). Hell, it was a god idea when Charlton Hesston first tackled it back in the day, and it was still a good idea when Marky Mark did his damndest to make his version unwatchable. And while I acknowledge that there might be enough left to this story that another shot at a proper retelling of the story might be worthwhile, there is a part of me would rather someone came up with something we have never seen before.Either way, we are going to keep an eye on this one.


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I don't know about you, but fall in East Tennessee is my absolute, hands down, favorite time of year! I seriously count down the days until Pumpkin Spice Lattes are served, I love watching the turn of fall leaves in the Smokies, and I celebrate my self made annual, "Eat Pie for Breakfast" day, to welcome my favorite time of year. Of course, there are so many activities to choose from during fall in Knoxville it is hard to get them all on the Knox & You in 52 October Calendar of Events. So, I try and mix it up a little each year, but there are always a few favorites that are staples.
Must Attend Events:
One of my favorite fall events is the HOLA Festival. Get a first hand view with this quick video from the HOLA celebration a few years ago. I promise it is a celebration not to be missed…PS go hungry!
BOO at the Zoo is just a must see especially for families with children. It is a night that is absolutely packed with costumes, candy, and animals (of course) that is all for a great cause and fun for everyone in a safe environment.
Maybe you did this in college, or maybe you never went, but the Rocky Horror Picture Show at the beautiful TN Theatre is just too much fun not to miss!! Don't forget to dress up and bring some rain gear.
This year the City of Knoxville has put together a great list of different Halloween related activities with a short bit of information about each event, for example:
Frightworks (September 30-October 31)
Be ready for a scaretastic time at Frightworks Haunted House at its new location in Powell. Opening night is Friday, September 28. This haunted house has various dates and times and admission is $20. For more information visitwww.frightworks.com.
Life Down on the Farm Corn Maze & Pumpkin Patch (October 4-31)
This corn maze and pumpkin patch has fun for all ages with hayrides, a critter corner, corn box, playground, cow train rides, jump pillows, bonfires and a pumpkin patch. Make your way through the corn maze and enjoy all the activities that the Life Down on the Farm location has to offer.
Admission is $11 age 3 and up. For more information visit www.lifedownonthefarm.com or call 865-229-MAZE (6293).
For MORE EVENTS on their website go HERE.
WARNING: Watch out this October because the ZOMBIES are invading downtown Knoxville again!!!
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LOU WATERS, CNN ANCHOR: Hello. I'm Lou Waters at CNN Center, where we continue watching developments in the crash of the Air France Concorde jetliner outside Charles de Gaulle Airport. Early this morning -- it was 10:44 Eastern Time, 4:44 Paris time.
Night has fallen now behind Jim Bittermann, who is at the crash scene. He's been there all day. He continues to watch developments from there.
And what we're seeing is Jim on the phone, but he's listening to me. We're seeing Jim.
What's the latest?
JIM BITTERMANN, CNN CORRESPONDENT: Lou, as you can see here in the background a number of fire vehicles and emergency vehicles are here. This intersection here that you can see -- it's an intersection of about five streets, five small country roads, two-lane roads, and the crash itself is over to the left.
We just had a passage overhead. You may have heard an aircraft. We're right directly on the landing and takeoff path of Charles de Gaulle Airport. The planes pass right overhead. And this plane was straight off the runway when it came down.
At this hour, there are klieg lights set up at the crash scene. The crash scene itself is a burned-out area of approximately of 100 yards of diameter. And on the -- in the crash scene, you see very little that's recognizable, just bits and pieces of twisted and burned metal. You also see the burned-out shell of what was a hotel restaurant that took a direct hit from the plane as it went down -- Lou.
WATERS: Will the work there continue through the night then, Jim?
BITTERMANN: Yes, indeed. I think crash investigators are planning to stay here throughout the night, although my guess is that in fact their most efficient work will be tomorrow morning when they get some daylight. One of the things that they're looking for, of course, are the bodies. And one of the things we saw earlier, while there still was daylight here, was that they have set out these kinds of traffic cones, these orange traffic cones that you see on the street in various locations around the burned-out area. And our assumption is that those traffic cones mark the position of bodies that have already been found.
WATERS: Are you getting a rather consistent picture being painted by eyewitnesses you're hearing from as to what happened?
BITTERMANN: We hear from everybody the same sort of story, that there were flames coming from the Concorde, the back left side of the Concorde, as it was taking off, all indicating that an engine was on fire as the plane was taking off. We don't have any conformation of that from the crash investigators, and they'll be able to actually say what happened.
But everybody is consistent -- has consistently said -- and I think you have your photograph that shows that indeed the back left side of the aircraft was on fire as it was taking off.
The whole thing must have taken just a few seconds, because, in fact, we're just about 3 1/2 miles from the end of the runway here at Charles de Gaulle, and you can see this crash site from the control tower, and you can see the control tower of Le Bourget, which is about 1 mile in the other direction that way.
WATERS: Although the Concorde may be routine for folks who live near Charles de Gaulle it certainly is a passenger plane like no other, and I imagine there will be several photographic eyewitnesses to this business today as -- as this whole investigation develops.
BITTERMANN: That's correct, and I think you've got the photograph that we've already scene. There may be more photographs forthcoming and maybe some video. It is -- it is a spectacular site when a Concorde takes off. It's also quite a noisy sight. And in fact, people may have taken pictures, taken video as the plane took off.
WATERS: All right, Jim Bittermann, who is our man at the scene in Gonesse, France. That's about 3 miles from the end of the runway at Charles de Gaulle Airport, where the plane took off this evening and crashed just a short while later.
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On Monday, Lance Armstrong announced that he had severed all formal ties with Livestrong, the cancer-fighting foundation he founded 15 years ago, by stepping down from the board of directors. The move, which comes just 18 days after the former seven-time Tour champ relinquished his position as the organization's chairman, is seen as an effort to distance Livestrong—and its now faltering donations—from the lying, cheating and doping that surrounds Lance's legacy.
Armstrong served his last day on the board on November 4, according to spokeswoman Katherine McLane, but still "remains the inspiration" behind the Livestrong brand.
"Lance Armstrong was instrumental in changing the way the world views people affected by cancer," new board chairman Jeff Garvey said in a statement. "His devotion to serving survivors is unparalleled and for 15 years, he committed himself to that cause with all his heart,"
While Armstrong has not directly responded to the USADA's accusations or the cycling world's acceptance of them, over the weekend, he made his sentiments seemingly clear with a single Tweet:
"Back in Austin and just layin' around…" he said, with a photo of himself surrounded by his seven yellow jerseys.


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Canadians, eh? They seem to be having quite a bit of luck these days with getting their hands on new devices. The Samsung Galaxy S II has been available in Canada for quite some time already in a number of variants but this one, the TELUS version matches that of the T-Mobile version we saw a number of times already. This also isn't the first Telus sighting either, nor is it likely to be the last. Still no pricing or date to go along with it but just when you thought the Samsung Galaxy S II couldn't get any better -- they drop this 42Mbps beast on us. Glad I've not yet picked up a SGS II.
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"A TRUE GREEDLESS ACT DOES NOT STAIN THE SOUL" – this is what the MAAKHAN CHOR BHAGVAN SHREE KRISHNA has taught to all human kind by His way of living.
The school, in order to instill in the students spirit of devotion, arranged a visit to the Hare Krishna Mandir at Bhadaj.
The students from standard L.K.G. to std. X were taken for a visit to the mandir in April, 2016. Hare Krishna Mandir of Sri Sri Radha Madhav is a vedic cultural complex and place for devotion and spiritualism.
It was an excellent experience for students. They were briefed about the teachings of Bhagvan Krishna and how to involve themselves in spiritualism. Hare Krishna Mandir is equipped with ultra modern machineries in their kitchen which serves food to lakhs of people in short time. Our students had good exposure to these modern machines. It was a greatly enlightening experience for all the students.


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Saturday, 23 May 2015
The Last Efke IR 820 Part 2.
The River Lea Between Turnford and Cheshunt.
Friday, 22 May 2015
The Last Efke IR820 Part 1.
2013 saw the demise of one of the last true infra red films, Efke IR820. Although it had certain quality control issues, IR820 was a lovely infra red film to use with great tones and a dreamy grain. When I heard that production was due to stop I purchased all the rolls I could find (about 35) and have slowly been using them up since then.
One of the effects of IR film is to render vegetation white and this can create quite a dazzling effect which I find overpowering. For that reason I actually prefer to shoot IR film in winter or early spring - the effect of the film is softer and more subtle but you still get the darkened skies or dramatic clouds for which IR film is also known.
I finished off the last four rolls of Efke a month ago. I two films into my 6x9 backs for the Mamiya Universal Press and loaded two Holgas and drove to Turnford Brook in the Lea Vally Nature Reserve. These photos came from the Mamiya - I'll post the Holga shots separately.
I'll miss shooting Efke.


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Reverse transfer collaboration opportunities
Two- and four-year institutions can share data for mutual benefits
October 24, 2013
University Business, November 2013
As more higher ed institutions develop reverse-transfer agreements, these partnerships "offer great opportunities for the institutions to share data" for mutual benefits, says Dennis Day, vice president for student success and engagement at Johnson County Community College in Kansas.
Here are two ways such collaborative information sharing can benefit both two-year and four-year institutions, as well as students:
- Community colleges can provide universities with more access to students who plan to eventually attend a four-year institution. Giving universities more access to these students can aid in their eventual transfer and completion, Day says.
- Universities can readily share information concerning transfer students' completion of general education requirements and promote the opportunity for the student to participate in a reverse transfer, Day says, "resulting in a completion at the community college."


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My Pioneer Press colleague Fred Melo shot and tweeted this photo not long ago. Lyft, a zany car service relying on citizen-owned, magenta-mustachioed cars instead of traditional taxis, was in town to round up drivers ahead of its… Read More
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Postmates, the new-to-the-Twin-Cities service that fetches you food and retail goods on demand, has a free-pizza promotion via Punch Pizza today and tomorrow. This was a great way to test the service, so I ordered up a Margherita pizza… Read More
I recently wrote about local services that let you order food and drink for delivery with the tap of a phone screen. Now there's a new Twin Cities player in this rapidly evolving industry.
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Murray McMurray Hatchery sells chickens, ducks, geese, pheasants and other fowl. Depending on the season, they also sell guineas, peafowl, partridges and quails. The hatchery offers a wide variety of specialized breeds for sale but only accepts orders for varieties of fowl listed on its website.
To see when specific varieties of fowl will be available, go the Murray McMurray Hatchery website and click the View Birds Available to be Ordered link on the homepage.
Murray McMurray Hatchery is best known for supplying day-old chicks, ducklings and other newly-hatched fowl to farmers and fowl enthusiasts. They also sell eggs, juvenile fowl, equipment and supplies for caring for fowl. The hatchery ships anywhere in the United States and can also ship to Canadian customers if they are able to pick up their order from a post office with a U.S. ZIP code.
The hatchery is also a valuable resource for information on how to care for chickens and other types of fowl. The Frequently Asked Questions page on its website is a great place to start, and the hatchery also sells books and videos with information on how to care for fowl and livestock, as well as other literature related to country lifestyle.


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Mansfield Town earned a point in a 0-0 draw at Hartlepool United on Saturday with a hard-working performance.
The first half was low on entertainment, with the Stags creating nothing going forward, but some good defending limiting Hartlepool to two or three chances despite some good wingplay from former Stag Nathan Thomas.
Mansfield made a change at the break bringing on new signing Oscar Gobern in midfield.
Gobern was a free agent after leaving QPR following injury and previously played 70 times for Huddersfield. He has good pedigree having come through the Southampton academy where he knew Ryan Tafazolli, and he has signed for the Stags until January.
He impressed enough with some good skills and class to suggest he could become an important player for Mansfield. One piece of skill on the touchline was wonderful to watch. He will though need to time to get more match sharpness after having been out of the game for about a year.
The second half was much more entertaining and both sides could have won the game.
OPINION: Stags continue to surprise fans following Gobern signing and Chapman exit
Adam Murray happy with away point
Match report: Hartlepool United 0 Mansfield Town 0
Hartlepool had a goal disallowed early in the second half when Nathan Thomas knocked the ball in following a corner, but the offside flag was up early. At the time it was hard to judge if it was the correct call by the officials, but studying it again on video, Thomas was indeed in an offside position as Donnelly headed goalwards from the corner, Scott Shearer made a good save to keep it out, then Thomas knocked in the rebound.
One of Mansfield's best moments of the game came with excellent play from Mal Benning who beat two defenders before bending a right foot shot just wide of the right post.
The two best chances of the game came in a two minute spell in the last 20 minutes. Firstly brilliant play from Nathan Thomas, surging forward from the halfway line and laying a perfect ball into the path of Billy Paynter, who lifted his shot over Shearer and over the bar.
Then at the other end, Mitch Rose slid a brilliant ball forward into the path of Matt Green in the area to give him a one-on-one with Hartlepool keeper Trevor Carson and I expected the net to bulge but Carson made himself big and blocked Green's shot with his left leg.
It was a great save to deny Green, who was so close to getting Mansfield's first goal for three games.
The news after the game that Green is about to sign an extended contract is great news for the club.
It was not the best game overall, though the second half was more entertaining than the first, but a good point for sure.
Some fine performances, notably from Alex Iacovitti, rock solid in central defence, Bennett and Benning at full back, and Collins and McGuire in front of the back four.
The Stags are up one place to ninth place, one point outside the play-offs, ahead of the game against Grimsby on Saturday in what will surely be a pulsating atmosphere.


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Good morning
hope your Monday was good and your Tuesday will be even better
we are crazy busy at work this week and we are tryin to get ready for a tradeshow
I know I think I am CRAZY
okay so remember the inpsirational photo yesterday from the Idea book
well moving onto day 2 of the card creations with a Carole'Anne twist
I pulled out the trees out of the Plant for Hope set
I started by using the same technique as yesterday with colouring right on the stamp
I used Old Olive and Early Espresso
and I also used the same cardstock
it's the Confetti white
I used a beautiful texture to add something something
I used tombo glue to put the buttons down
a little greeting and then I am done
what do you think of make take on this card
again a great man card
but it could pass for anyone really??
so this is my second card for the week
tomorrow I will share a recipe
I am not sure which one yet
so many choices and Ideas uh?
I guess it will be a surprise lol
so for now I will leave you with well wishes for the fine Tuesday
embossed hug from me
Carole'Anne M. Sluchinski
AKA STampin Stressaway


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Settlement Attack Could Trigger Terrorism by Jewish Extremists
Attack at Itamar will cast pall over intelligence cooperation between Israel and Palestinian security services, as well as over lofty goal of restarting the diplomatic process.
The horrific act perpetrated in Itamar late Friday night turns the clock back to a darker time in the West Bank. The two Palestinian terrorists who murdered five family members - a father, mother and their three children - provided a jolt whose impact is likely to be far-reaching. Its consequences will cast a pall over Israelis' and Palestinians' sense of security in the northern West Bank, the intelligence cooperation between Israel and the Palestinian security services, and perhaps the lofty goal of restarting the diplomatic process.
In recent weeks, aides to Benjamin Netanyahu have hinted about the "Bar-Ilan 2" speech the prime minister intends to give in April or May outlining a new diplomatic initiative.
The murder in Itamar places a huge question mark over the planned speech, particularly if it ignites a new wave of violence between Arabs and Jews.
Now the rightist flank of Netanyahu's coalition will apply pressure on the premier to take a more hard-line stance against the Palestinian Authority. Talk of peace will certainly not be on the agenda, at least in the short term.
Since it is still difficult to blame the PA for not doing enough to thwart terrorism (its campaign against Hamas continues unabated ), Netanyahu emphasized the anti-settler incitement in the Palestinian media and educational system in his remarks. The PA security apparatus has recently undertaken many successful operations that have saved Israeli lives, including extricating Israelis who mistakenly ended up in the heart of Palestinian towns and the arrest of would-be terrorists seeking to kidnap and murder settlers.
The slayings in Itamar put the PA in a highly embarrassing situation. While Palestinian leaders are working to rebrand their struggle - in the spirit of Tahrir Square - as a largely nonviolent movement of David versus the Israeli Goliath, the massacre of children and their parents asleep in their beds reflects an entirely different picture.
In contrast, Hamas spokespeople in Gaza praised the massacre. In the southern part of the Strip, Hamas officials handed out candy to residents in celebration.
At this stage, the attack appears to be an initiative undertaken by local agents rather than an operation ordered and directed from either Damascus or Gaza City. Intelligence agents have a hard time pinpointing and thwarting "grassroots terrorist attacks" of this kind, whose details are only known by the perpetrators. Despite the close security coordination with the PA, Israel views the hunt for the killers as exclusively its task.
The Shin Bet security service and the Israel Defense Forces are capable enough of following leads and showing quick results that will help calm tensions. Reports that responsibility for the attack was claimed yesterday by the "Al Aqsa Martyrs' Brigades - Imad Mughniyeh Group are "nonsense," according to a senior officer in the area.
The attack's immediate ramifications will be felt on the ground. The West Bank already faced similar dangers of escalation last August, when four residents of the settlement of Beit Hagai near Hebron were murdered in a drive-by shooting by Hamas. At the time, considerable efforts were made, including by the settler leadership, to prevent the situation from escalating into mutual acts of revenge.
This time, the danger is much greater. The murderers struck at the heart of the constellation of settlements in the northern West Bank - the most ideologically committed areas in the eyes of the settlers. The photographs of blood strewn across the children's bedrooms will have a powerful sentimental effect. The response could exceed the usual "price tag" acts, which feature rioting in Palestinian villages and vandalism. It could deteriorate into terrorism by Jewish extremists.
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So how do you wear black in Summer? Or are you one of those who would never be caught dead in Black in Summer? I have always been drawn to black, I didnt even realize it was a thing in fashion, I simply felt that cuter outfits came in black and I remember when a good friend called my attention to it, she told me I looked better in colors and should try wearing more colors as they bring out my natural color better, lol. After that conversation, I started paying more attention to colors and outfits , I digress though.
I also love to embrace colors in Summer but when I opt for black, I look out for breathability, I alway go for fabrics that are airy, show off some skin and preferably short. This one which by the way was a gift from Monsoon Uk strikes the whole button, it doesn't get you hot, the lace is so gorgeous and intricate, it comes in white too but I opted for black because can you see how big I am currently? And we all know Black is quite slimming . So what do you guys think of the look?
Dress – Monsoon UK here, Shoes – Newlook (old), Try this, or this
Nono's dress – Monsoon UK here, Sandals – N/A but love this one here also


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Old Customs House Restaurant and Lodgings, Alert Bay, British Columbia, CanadaOld Customs House Restaurant and Lodgings, located right in the middle of world-class salmon and sports fishing, offers family dining, lodgings, and bed and breakfast service to the travelling public.
Alert Bay is located on Cormorant Island, a 40 minute ferry ride from Port McNeill, BC. Watch the cruise ships sail by as you enjoy a relaxing meal in our restaurant. Or spend the afternoon fishing off one of Alert Bay's piers. You could land a world-class salmon or a monster halibut. Area sights to enjoy include whale-watching, the John Ingram Art Gallery, the Traditional Big House, the U'Mista Cultural Society Museum, the 1892 Anglican Church, the 173' world's tallest Totem Pole and the Namgis Burial Grounds.


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When the first Pebble smart watch hit crowdfunding site Kickstarter in 2012, it raised more than $10.2 million in just over a month – at the time, the most money any Kickstarter campaign had ever raised.
More than a million Pebble watches have been sold since they went on sale in 2013. Now the company is back on Kickstarter for round two, with a redesigned smart watch that features a color e-paper screen, an embedded microphone, and a battery that lasts up to seven days.
The Pebble Time, billed as an "awesome smartwatch [with] no compromises," achieved its relatively modest funding goal of $500,000 almost instantly – by noon on Tuesday, the day the campaign was posted, nearly 20,000 people had donated and more than $4 million had been raised.
The Pebble Time will be a hair under 0.4 inches thick, with a slightly curved case, and will feature a new operating system that the company calls a "timeline interface." The OS collates alerts from multiple applications and lays them out chronologically, and the Pebble Time has three buttons that let the user view past notifications (such as unread e-mails), the current time and date, or upcoming appointments and alarms.
"Your notifications, news, reminders and events are laid out chronologically," the company says, "instead of being trapped inside separate apps."
The watch's built-in microphone will let users dictate replies to incoming e-mails and texts. Since the Pebble Time doesn't have its own data connection, it pairs with a smart phone to receive notifications. Android users can dictate replies to messages received by Facebook, Whatsapp, Gmail, Google Hangouts, and most other Android apps. Apple iOS users can only dictate replies to Gmail messages right now, but Pebble says it's working to integrate voice into more apps.
Like its predecessor, the Pebble Time has an e-paper screen that mimics the look of print on a page. The original Pebble's screen was black-and-white, but the Pebble Time's screen will be full color and a bit wider than before. An e-paper screen isn't backlit like the LED displays found on smart phones, and while the Pebble Time's screen won't be touch-sensitive (the watch is controlled entirely with the three buttons on the side of the case) it will have excellent battery life compared to competitors such as the LG G Watch R and the upcoming Apple Watch.
The Pebble Time will retail for $199, though the company hasn't said when it will be available.


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David Ting promoted to lead competitive gaming division and create new businesses –
01/07/2011 — IGN Entertainment, the leading video games media company, today announced that it is creating an eSports group and has promoted David Ting to General Manager of eSports and Vice President of Research & Development, effective immediately. In this new role, David will focus on being an entrepreneur, creating new businesses for the company. The first business will be in competitive video gaming ("eSports").
In his two-year tenure at IGN, David has been integral in rebuilding IGN's technical infrastructure and driving some of the company's most innovative technology and business projects, including the IGN Pro League (IPL), a gaming tournament created to help legitimize video gaming as a profession. Launched in April 2011 to much success, the IPL will kick-off its second season on July 14th.
"The time has come for video games, as a spectator sport, to go mainstream in Europe and the United States as has happened elsewhere around the world," said Roy Bahat, President of IGN Entertainment. "David conceived this effort as a lean startup within IGN and has led it with vision and skill. He is the perfect person to take it forward as we double down."
"We created the IGN eSports initiative out of our passion as fans. We want to make professional game play a joy to watch and a prestigious career. We believe this can be big," added David Ting.
"The time is ripe for eSports: the biggest game franchises are often more popular than other mass-market entertainment, and gamers are beginning to watch and learn from others. IGN will respect that each game's fans have their own passions and promote the new sport of competitive gaming to millions of game fans in IGN's audience."
About IGN Entertainment
IGN Entertainment is the leading Internet media and services provider focused on the video game and entertainment enthusiast markets. Collectively, IGN's properties reached more than 70 million unique users worldwide in February 2011, according to Internet audience measurement firm comScore. IGN's network of video game-related properties (IGN.com, 1UP.com, GameSpy, FilePlanet, TeamXbox and others) is the Web's #1 video game information destination. IGN also owns the world's largest men's lifestyle website, AskMen.com, and men's entertainment site UGO.com. It also provides technology for online game play in video games. IGN is headquartered in the San Francisco Bay Area, with offices across North America, Europe and Australia.


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Biblical Prophecy Jewish Conversion One World Government Tower Babel Unification Languages Nations Global Governance Dictators Rulers Biblical History Genesis Veracity Foundation Historical Context Current Events Book Bible Revelation
How did John the Revelator (in the book of Revelation) know that far in the future, people all over the world would watch an event at the same time? Predicted and recorded two thousand years ago is that two jewish witnesses for Jesus Christ will preach in Jerusalem, then be killed, and then resurrected, all for the whole world to see; obviously by satellite tv, cell phone, etc., you can't make that stuff up, John had to have known by revelation, that all the world would be focused on Jerusalem when the Antichrist will be attempting to dominate all humanity, as have several in the past. But those ancients such as Nimrod, the first tyrant, attempted only what has been called the known world at their times, for instance Alexander the Great, who couldn't though conquer India which was in fact known to him, defeated him, however, these days the domination of the whole world truly possible because of advancement of technology.
Since the time of Nimrod, men have sought dominance over all they could see and obtain by deception if necessary, and yet now, for the first time, the fiend Antichrist will have the tools to make a legitimate effort for global dominance (the results of which of course are laid out in the book of Revelation), with tv cameras from all over the world soon to be zoomed in on Jerusalem for the predicted at the end of the Bible, very interesting times in which we live all would agree, and very understandable when you realize that all of the Bible is true, even the first book of Genesis, see http://genesisveracityfoundation.com, and use it to convince you friends and associates to heed the future history so wonderfully predicted in the Bible, the Word of God, really unassaible when honestly analyzed.


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Kenya is a renowned sporting nation and athletics is her forte. Kenyan athletes have earned the country the title-Home of Champions as they represented the country as Olympic and Commonwealth champions: crossing the line mainly in first, second and third place.
A snippet of our athletic champions include David Rudisha-the greatest 800m runner; Paul Tergat-cross country, marathon and Olympic Legend, Ezekiel Kemboi- steeplechase great; Vivian Cheruiyot-pocket rocket long distance, track , cross country and Olympic champion; Catherine Ndereba-four time winner of the Boston Marathon and world record breaker at the Chicago Marathon and Pamela Jelimo- Olympic Champion among many others.
Excitement is fast building within the country as Kenya hosts the 10th Edition of the IAAF World Under18 Championships, from 12th -16th July 2017, at the Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani.
This year is extra special for Kenya because it is the first country in Sub-Saharan Africa to host an event of this magnitude. Moreover, this IAAF World U18 Championships will be the final edition as IAAF shifts focus towards driving regional and continental competitions.
For those new to the IAAF World U18 Championship, it is a global athletics event that comprises of track and field events for competitors aged 17 years and below. Kenya has been participating in the championship and won the overall IAAF WU18 title twice, starting with the inaugural 1999 championships in Bydgoszcz, Poland, and the 2009 competition in Brixen, Italy.
The global championship this year is set to bring over 2000 participants from 130 nations and more than 300 journalists from local and international media into the country. Already, guests are streaming in numbers to watch the WU18 Championships and experience the magic in Kenya.
Part of the magic is getting to see the champion's homeland. Get a feel of the various training grounds that nurture their exceptional performance globally and experience hospitality at its best. Crowning it all is experiencing what it means to be in a true concrete jungle in none other than World's Wildlife Capital-Nairobi.
Nairobi serves as the country's capital and prides itself as being the only city with a National park within its city.
A drive out of Nairobi's concrete central business district will reveal the jungle within at the Nairobi National Park. Here one will find a visual display like none ever seen: vast open grass plains with scattered acacia bush and other indigenous trees against backdrop of the Nairobi's city scrapers.
Every now and then the view is enlivened by various wildlife including: the endangered black rhino, lions, leopards, cheetahs, hyenas, buffaloes, giraffes and diverse birdlife ranging in 400 species.
At the park, visitors also get to enjoy safari rides, picnics, camping and hikes along various nature walking trails.
To date, the country continues to attract many visitors in pursuit of leisure, culture and adventure. Some world sport stars that have visited the country include Usain Bolt, and Serena Williams in 2010 and recently Bayern Munich's coach, Pep Guardiola.


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I usally come to newgrounds for its games and funny animations. but when i found out (today) that you can submit art (yeah imma a dumbass for not realizing it that fast.) i decided to make an account and submit some "art" hope you guys like em when im posting them. anyways...is there nything i can do with my account..cuz im new
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EFI CFO Leaves for Lexmark, Olin to Again Fill Role
Monday, January 05, 2015
Press release from the issuing company
FREMONT, Calif. - Electronics For Imaging, Inc., a world leader in customer-focused digital printing innovation, today announced that David Reeder, in order to relocate closer to his family, has submitted his resignation as Chief Financial Officer and has accepted the position of Chief Financial Officer of Lexmark International, Inc. David will remain with EFI through January 9th to ensure a smooth transition.
The Company intends to appoint Marc Olin, currently Chief Operating Officer, as interim Chief Financial Officer in addition to his current responsibilities. Marc previously served as interim Chief Financial Officer of EFI from September, 2013 through January, 2014. Prior to joining EFI, Marc was Chief Executive Officer and co-founder of Printcafe Software, a public company EFI acquired in 2003 as part of its growth strategy.
"We understand David's personal reasons for leaving EFI, appreciate his contributions during his time with the Company, and wish him well in his new endeavor," said EFI CEO Guy Gecht. "We have an outstanding veteran finance team and with Marc coming back to the interim CFO role, this transition will not slow us as we continue to execute on our strategy and capitalize on the significant opportunities in front of us."
"It was a very difficult decision for me to leave EFI, as I have great confidence in the Company's successful track record and the opportunities ahead," said David. "While my family interests come first, I remain a believer in EFI's strategy and a shareholder."
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Life, Security and the Pursuit of Effectiveness
It's unanimous: Government spending on building projects is up—for the federal government, that is. At the state and municipal level, on the other hand, budget deficits have put many plans on hold. The surplus of federal building programs, however, coming to bear in a wide range of projects for dozens of different agencies, is keeping a number of engineers busy this year, and the action i...
It's unanimous: Government spending on building projects is up—for the federal government, that is. At the state and municipal level, on the other hand, budget deficits have put many plans on hold. The surplus of federal building programs, however, coming to bear in a wide range of projects for dozens of different agencies, is keeping a number of engineers busy this year, and the action is not anticipated to let up through 2004 and beyond.
"Certainly, the market as a whole is significantly higher in the government sector than it was just a couple of years ago when it was a small percentage," notes Kevin Brightwell, P.E., a principal with KTA Group, Herndon, Va., one of the firms currently working on renovating the Pentagon. "Now it's the majority of the work we do in the commercial market."
According to Roger E. Frechette III, P.E., president of the mid-Atlantic region for Boston-based Vanderweil Engineers, government work in the D.C. region has been particularly strong. In fact, he notes that according to a recent National Capitol Planning Commission report, growth over the next six years is expected to continue at a steady pace with more than $3 billion to be spent on projects.
GSA goes gangbusters
Perhaps the federal agency most responsible for this steady stream of work is the General Services Administration (GSA), which is in the midst of a large office renovation plan and an ongoing courts program in which an astounding 100 courthouses are slated to be built over the next 10 years.
"We have a very aggressive program, partially with the redevelopment of our existing properties," explains Ed Feiner, FAIA, the GSA's chief architect. "We're taking buildings built in the '60s and '70s that require a shot in the arm to bring them into the 21st century."
But contrary to the trend noted by Frechette, the lion's share of activity for Feiner's agency, is in the Sun Belt, where the population increase has been most dramatic in recent years.
While the federal government may be doling out plenty of work, it expects plenty of bang for its buck. A driving force for quality behind many of these projects is GSA's Design Excellence program.
"The program evaluates firms based upon qualifications, and only after a firm is selected are fees negotiated," explains Frechette. "This really engages the design and peer review teams, and the result has been a level of improvement in the way government buildings are designed."
Furthermore, GSA has embraced the U.S. Green Building Council's Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design program, making LEED certification a criterion for the majority of its larger projects.
"This is good for engineers in that it turns the focus of the selection of systems from first cost to life-cycle cost," notes Frechette.
As a long-time proponent of energy efficient systems, Ed Kohlberg, managing principal for Einhorn Yaffee Prescott's Washington, D.C. office, commends GSA for being at the forefront of energy conservation and subsequently raising the bar for the entire industry.
Such a commitment, Frechette notes, has actually made government projects more enjoyable. "Some of our best clients are our federal clients," he says.
GSA's Feiner says all of his agency's building improvement endeavors are really an effort to restore the federal government as a welcome neighbor in local communities. "We're interested in public space being restored to the American townscape principle, where a public square or public park is the forecourt to an important building in the community," he explains.
In fact, they're so committed to this concept, notably in central business districts, that they're prepared to proceed even in cases where it's more difficult to do so.
Securing the perimeter and more
Of course, a look at government design and construction today is not complete without addressing security.
"There's been a huge increase in the amount of secure spaces being designed in government buildings," says KTA's Brightwell.
"More than ever before, building owners are much more conscious of security," concurs Rebecca Greco, a vice president with Hammel Green & Abrahamson, Minneapolis. "A lot more dollars are going into security design today than five years ago."
While the government has a head start on the commercial market, having already developed and implemented improved security measures in buildings in recent years, there is still a learning curve.
Taking a historical view, Jon A. Schmidt, P.E., a senior structural engineer with Burns & McDonnell, Kansas City, Mo., explains that a lot of the criteria development for security goes back 20 years, to the bombing of the U.S. Embassy in Beirut, Lebanon. It continued to evolve on a federal level when GSA became more involved after the bombing of the Murrah Federal Building in Oklahoma City in 1995. The following year, with an attack on U.S. military barracks in Saudi Arabia, the U.S. Dept. of Defense became involved.
"But now, since Sept. 11, security has become a factor in construction here at home, too, not just foreign U.S. facilities," says Schmidt.
Faith Varwig, a senior vice president for transportation services with Ross & Baruzzini, St. Louis, notes there has been a total change in mentality as there has never been such an emphasis on security since 9/11. "We've lived in a country where there wasn't a perceived terrorist threat, so now there's a lot to do and develop," she says.
Spearheading efforts to get government facilities up to par is the newly established U.S. Dept. of Homeland Security, which has made $4.4 billion in grants available to states and localities since March of this year.
Some of the security-specific factors now being regularly evaluated as a result, according to Frechette, include the following:
Building setbacks at 50 to 100 ft., as opposed to 10 to 15 ft.
Progressive collapse prevention measures that incorporate technology for blast mitigation.
Survivability of M/E equipment from blasts and other forms of attack.
HVAC systems capable of addressing Anthrax and other biological threats through both equipment positioning and technologies such as UV lamps and HEPA filters.
Furthermore, Frechette adds, many government building managers are now considering the fact that at least a portion of their facilities must remain continuously operational in the event of an emergency. This means emergency power and some M/E systems may need to be located off site, or that such equipment be designed to be housed within enclosures that can withstand blasts.
Along similar lines, Randy Lindemann, AIA, principal, KKE Architects, Minneapolis, adds that another request coming from federal building operators is that guard stations not be attached to a building's main structure and that buildings have a single point of entry.
While these measures make sense from a security standpoint, he says, it adds great difficulty to the design equation.
KTA's Brightwell concurs, noting he's been asked, through his work for the Pentagon and other government clients, to conduct assessment studies which he's never had occasion to perform before.
"We're now using 3-D modeling to track prevailing winds [to account for spreading chemical agents] if there was an explosion or need for containment," he says.
Further complicating federal design work has been a general tightening of procedures and policies. According to Varwig, there's been a major crackdown on the availability of floor plans and drawings for government buildings. "You have to give your first born to get a set of drawings for a federal building these days," she jokes.
It is anticipated that following on the coattails of enhanced security requirements will be the implementation of more cutting-edge technologies. For example, Varwig anticipates a big push toward biometrics. As a matter of fact, she notes that the government is currently rolling out a pilot program at 20 of the nation's airports for testing and ultimately determining which type of biometrics work best in different environments.
Technology will change
At the same time, Lindemann anticipates that iris recognition will eventually replace retinal scanning, because the technology is more accurate.
Lindemann also sees portable electronic security controls—which are hand-held devices capable of controlling doors, shutting on and off lights, monitoring cameras, etc.—being implemented over the next three to five years.
"The neat thing about it is that it gives security personnel mobility. They can be on the move making rounds while controlling and monitoring at the same time," he says.
GIS mapping devices are another type of tool Lindemann believes may soon make its way into the toolkits of security professionals. The real-time technology enables operators to identify people's whereabouts inside a building without the observed party being made aware.
Also, Varwig anticipates that down the line, more expensive technologies capable of combatting the effects of bio-terrorism—whether they be containment devices or meters that indicate unsafe levels against nuclear, biological and chemical devices—will become more commonplace, as a lot of money is now being invested in the research and development of such products.
New technology will also affect a building's structure. Burns & McDonnell's Schmidt says that he's already started to see the implementation of newer retrofit techniques aimed at bolstering a building's infrastructure. For instance, there are new fabric systems that anchor into the facility's structure, or there's a spray-on substance that can be applied that is capable of catching pieces of imploding wall resulting from a blast. Additionally, special films can be installed on windows to help hold the glass together. "As a matter of fact, the Dept. of Defense is now requiring laminated glass for all new buildings. I wouldn't be surprised if this eventually becomes a standard in commercial buildings, as well," says Schmidt.
Schmidt also predicts that blast mitigation requirements will eventually become standard for government, as well as for commercial facilities.
Maintaining aesthetics
To some observers, such drastic measures sound as if domestic government facilities are starting to take on the ultra-high security profile projected by foreign embassies. This scenario is something designers are acutely aware of, and something they're trying to actively avoid.
"Armed guards and metal detectors really do take away from the historical character of these buildings," says Vanderweil's Frechette.
In fact, he points out that many of the buildings in the D.C. area undergoing improvements have quite a bit of architectural character.
GSA is also sensitive to this issue. "Our security strategy has been to minimize the visual appearance of these enhancements," explains Feiner.
"We're interested in incorporating security in the landscaping, streetscape or whatever. But we're looking for vehicles we can use to give multi-functionality to these security features. We don't want our buildings to look like fortresses and castles."
Who's going to pay for all this?
While the government sector is currently one of the stronger markets in the building and construction industry, it has not been without financial issues. For example, Feiner notes that the GSA's courts program, one of the agency's largest building endeavors, has not been included in the administration's current fiscal budget.
And on the state and local levels, securing funding for government building projects has been even more of a struggle. Lindemann, for instance, mentions a program in the Midwest—the Regional Justice Initiative—where rural communities were being encouraged to join together to build joint courthouses.
"This went on for five years, but funding from the states to local municipalities fell apart and not a single regional facility came out of it," he laments. "Now there is a backlog."
Frechette has seen a similar phenomena in the mid-Atlantic region where projects that his firm designed for the states of Maryland and Virginia were temporarily shelved due to budgetary problems.
Working for both federal and state clients, Schmidt has mixed feelings about the market. He says it's great that the federal government has begun formulating official security standards and requirements, but at the same time, state and local governments have been left to fend for themselves.
"They need guidance," he implores.
One way in which some states are trying to deal with funding issues is to have private developers build new facilities. In turn, the developers lease the space to a local government agency. This way, explains Greco, state governments can avoid bonding for construction dollars and effectively take the expense of new construction and renovations off the books.
For example, the state of Minnesota is currently looking at having a private developer build $500 million worth of new government construction.
"This is not a traditional funding method, but it's a great opportunity for building, and I think this a trend we will see in the future," suggests Greco.
Looking ahead
So how long will this government boom last? With all the buzz about security and the war against terrorism, the vast majority of firms are assuming that the government market sector will remain strong.
"Just this year, a half a million sq. ft. of space was awarded to government contractors," points out Brightwell.
Adds Varwig: "I think that as the Dept. of Homeland Security gets its feet on the ground, we'll see funding continue well into 2004 and 2005."
CPVC Piping Doubles as an Anti-Bugging Device
Is CPVC piping merely a flexible, rust-free and easy to install option for fire sprinklers? Not necessarily.
It all started in the 1980s, toward the end of the Cold War when construction of the new U.S Embassy in Moscow was nearing completion. Shortly before its formal opening, authorities discovered that Soviet operatives had secretly wiretapped the entire structure by planting audio surveillance equipment throughout its fire sprinkler system. Given the extent of the infiltration and its potential impact on national security, the only alternative was to demolish the building and start over.
The government turned to American industry for help. One company, Noveon, a new entrant to the market at the time, produced a CPVC fire sprinkler system. The company's Blazemaster product featured unique sound-dampening properties that government investigators discovered effectively rendered unauthorized surveillance equipment installed on the metallic sprinkling piping to be useless. From a technical standpoint, the product's resistance to wiretapping, according to the manufacturer, is traceable to how sound reacts to different materials at different velocities. Specifically, the velocity of sound is inversely proportional to both the compressibility and density of the material in which it travels. For this reason, sound travels faster and farther in steel and copper than water. Additionally, sound will travel faster and farther in water than in CPVC materials, including pipes.
These phenomena also extend to acoustic tapping or wiretapping through pipes. Due to its strong dampening properties, statistics prove that it is much more difficult to acquire good acoustic signals through a CPVC pipe. The U.S. federal government seized upon this knowledge and immediately specified CPVC piping for the U.S. Embassy in Moscow and many other government buildings since then.
A Glance Around the Country
Dozens of government projects are currently underway around the country. Following is a sampling of what's happening.
Federal work:
Smithsonian Institution, Washington, D.C.—Vanderweil is currently involved in a number of retrofits, including the National Museum of American History, the Arts and Industries Museum, the Museum of Natural History and the original Smithsonian Castle Building, built in 1851.
Harrisburg Federal Office Building, Harrisburg, Pa.—As an 11-story facility originally built in 1968, the building was recently repaired and modernized by EYP at a construction cost of $14 million.
Security Exchange Commission, Alexandria, Va.—1 million sq. ft. of space is being renovated by the KTA Group.
U.S. Dept. of Transportation headquarters, Washington, D.C.—Interior systems for a new 1.35 million-sq.-ft. complex is being designed by Vanderweil Engineers.
State work:
Minnesota Dept. of Agriculture & Health state office building, St. Paul—This $150 million project was designed by Hammel Green & Abrahamson.
Airport upgrades:
Ross & Baruzzini is currently undertaking significant security upgrades for the Dallas/Ft. Worth, Miami and Atlanta airports. Some features include the installation of explosion detection systems, emergency operation centers and 9-1-1 facilities.
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Norwegian Christian leaders Statements about homosexuals! They are rough, ugly and far above what would be expected of managers to mention people who need Jesus!
It is strange that Christian preachers and Christians in general are so vague when it comes to remarriage. But the more courageous, almost vulgar and brazen in its mention of homosexuals and others!
What could the reason for this being as God's word says that both homosexual practices and remarriage is sin for Christians?
This type Torstein Langesæter that I will bring the most defamatory and hate speech he has against gays. Here is a "nice" one:
Gay Saka is lost.
To Ytra negatively will in future transmit to the "punishment".
Sodomeriet is accepted your next Norwegian law,
About not long it will vera a part of Kyrkja its offer.
"Sodomerirituale" are all in the works.
At last kykjemøte lasted almost completed.
"The fear of man" is a word the Bible explain.
People who initially synest it's disgusting and abnormal that two men kissing each other and not least have intercourse with each other will for the sake of work and family "Teia still"
Bishops and priests are paid by the public sector with fat salaries.
Consequences by standing firm on the Word of God will vera enormous.
The documentary about Borre Knutsen shows what the mental stress is to not fetch fleirtalet.
The situation in Israel not better.
Over 100,000 attended the rally in Tel Aviv
Jude tells about the judgment that no core after 6000 years.
"It was about these ENOK, Adams Tree in seventh WAY, predicted då he said," Look, Lord core with its holiness in the thousands. He will continue at judgment upon all and punished every man for deira wicked makes tions of and for all harsh words they have tala against him, these gudlause sinned rob. "
This says sjefshykler Øyvind Benestad: "If the Church accept homosexuality, the next will be that you accept prostitution. If all forms of consensual sex among adults is ethically acceptable, why should it be objectionable selling and buying sexual services when it happens subordinates and the conditions? "
Here side MorFarBarn.no: "Marriage, not homosexuality. Today's debate is basically not a question of homosexuality, but about marriage. What is marriage nature and characteristics? Is marriage a resilient institution that we can redefine who we want in keeping with the zeitgeist and public opinion, or is it by definition a relationship between man and woman? "
Here are the most important in the debate overlooked, it is that remarriage is sin!
Vebjørn Selbakk: Are you looking at homosexuality as a sin?
- Homosexual acts are a sin.
January Aage Torp to be Pastor and Apostle spoke and wrote against gays in the worst terms (he said inter alia homosexuality a cancer in society), exactly the same as Jan Hanvold have done now in all the years to tell them a countless times that they are headed against Hell!
Pauli Georg Staalesen · University of Oslo (UiO)
The Bible does not allow homosexual practices and that should any church be committed to. The Bible has several paragraphs to review this and reject such practices. It is especially reading the biblical texts and also noting the context written in. In his 1st letter to Timothy has Bible Society translation of 2011 in Chap. 1 a section they call "Warning against heresy". Verses 3-7 should be read carefully. Here say no to the text; "Offenders and disobedient, ungodly and sinners, scoffers and gudsfornektere, those who kill their fathers or mothers, murderers, those who commit adultery, men who lie with men, those engaged in human trafficking, liars and swearers false and everything else contrary to sound doctrine ". Until now I have never encountered anyone giving acceptance to all the others. So who have given any right to say that everything else is understandable, but homosexuality is okay? The Christian churches need today is boldly biblical teaching to guide and show the way. It is a big responsibility when Christian leaders say yes to and even bless what the Bible calls sin.
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No gays are discriminated against on the basis of the laws and regulations we have before everything was put on his head. The gays had and has all civic rights on a level with other people. It's just that it does not "fit" them to accompany them, but demanded to own prerogatives on the side of the country's other inhabitants. What they do in the private sphere, their own case and relating to no one else, and no one is not interested, either, although they will on death and life, shout it out to the whole world, that they are gays, With called pride parades. What they are so proud of, is not easy to understand when one's sex life has always been considered to be the individual's most private sphere, which do not concern others. They are created as man and woman, but make their choices on the contrary of this. No hinder them in this, so why can not it get established communities have their reputable and proven laws and ordinances in peace? Why on earth should the gays tried to enter the church for there to desecrate the church devoted to God. They know perfectly well that they are on a collision course with the Word of God, but nevertheless require to get a "blessing" something God sees as an abomination, which runs contrary to the Word and of creation. And several bishops, episcopal inner and priests with more, go ahead and lead the way straight to hell, for these thrust forwards. That they do not fear the wrath of God is difficult to understand, then they should know the font so.
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Homosexuality is seen as a sign of civilization doom and judgment. Much also indicate that the Antichrist will be gay, or at least defend gays actions (See Dan 11.37). Wickedness, immorality and homosexuality featured time before the fire struck Sodom and Gomorrah, and will therefore characterize a whole world before judgment on new frameworks us through the great tribulation.
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This is just a small piece bride at all hateful, evil and unbiblical outcomes against lesbians and homosexuals. God has not called us to condemn the world people, but what the Christians do. That the "believers" stand and marry and live as in Noah's day by taking in marriage and giving in marriage over a low shoes. Is there something that really invokes the wrath of Yahweh, then there are those believers low and pitiful standard on the spiritual and moral area!


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Two reserves to save Tripura elephants
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- Published 26.11.12
Agartala, Nov. 25: Elephants, once an integral part of Tripura's history, have dwindled in number along with the state's once-rich forest cover.
At present, the number is down to only 40, according to the last animal census.
The state government is opening two elephant conservation centres to save the animals from total extinction.
Forest minister Jiten Chowdhury told reporters that the elephant conservation centres would open at Gandhari near Udaipur subdivision of South Tripura and at Atharomura hill ranges between Teliamura and Ambassa subdivisions of West Tripura and Dhalai districts.
"We have got land for the conservation centres, as the indigenous people in both the areas have come forward to help in the conservation process," said Chowdhury.
He conceded that with the decline in forest cover, elephants have lost their natural habitat and sources of food and, hence, come down to paddy fields and human habitations.
"Over the past six years, at least 10 people have lost their lives to rampaging elephants. Once the conservation centres come up, there might be a solution to this problem," said the forest minister.
He added that the Union ministry of forests and environment has agreed to sanction funds for the elephant conservation centres.
"The Centre has already notified Sipahijala wildlife sanctuary and Trishna wildlife sanctuaries as national sanctuaries for conservation of the spectacled monkey and wild bison respectively," said the minister.
On the growing scarcity of bamboo in the state, Jiten said the forest department would cultivate bamboo on 40,000 acres of forestland.
A "Bamboo Mission" has been launched in co-operation with the Tripura Forest Development and Plantation Corporation.
"Our current demand for bamboo is 1.25 lakh metric tonnes but this will go up to 2.30 lakh metric tonnes soon. We are also building a bamboo park in Tripura, which will be the first of its kind in the country," said Chowdhury.


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Fundraising dog show at The Dome Retail this Sunday
A dog show will take place this weekend at The Dome Retail Ltd in aid of the Midland Dog Welfare Group.
The Dome, located at the N4 Axis Centre will host the show at 2.30pm on Sunday, March 16, and there will be plenty to see and do on the day.
There will be facepainting for all, along with handmade arts and crafts, duvets and cards. The Dome's permanent retailers will also be on hand, offering a wide range of unique products.
Regular retailers include; Gill's Happy Hats, Curious Moon Emporium, Jessie's Cake Creations and Cupcakes, Sparkles Jewellery, Mary's Jewellery, Glebe Antiques, The Bookworm, Friends of Asthma, Ger's Flowers and The Dome Fruit & Veg.
A variety of doggie treats and outfits will be on sale, and micro-chipping will be available by appointment on the day, offered at an amazing discount price.
All are welcome to join in the fun at The Dome Retail Ltd this Sunday. For more information, search for thedomeretail on Facebook.


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by Alex Dale
Games are no longer about shipping software in a box. The market is moving to a service model where a game can change constantly over time through teh addition of new levels and new challenges. These games are also free to play so a new range of monetization models have been invented. This talk will use a case study approach to describe how design and then deliver games as a service.
Questions answered :
- How to develop and run games for Facebook and other social networks - How to market games virally and through traditional channels - What are the monetization options for "Free" services
In this talk I will report on the lessons learned from working with and studying an independent games developer that faced the fundamental choice of self-publishing its content vs. contracting a publisher for marketing and promotion activities. We here voices from the indie community that the publisher is dead, but is this really the case? I will shed light on this issue by reporting on my insights. Questions answered : - What are the costs of partnering with a publisher? - What are the benefits of partnering with a publisher? - Which marketing activities have significant impact on sales performance? - When should you team up with a publisher and when not?
We're all gamers now. As the full realization of what games can achieve dawns, this sessions asks what is game design? Is it an art or a science? Is there a perfect process, or processes? Should we share our design knowledge in the interests of innovation? Using real-world design examples this talk goes in search of making game experiences better, by design.
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What is game design? Is it really design, or software development? Is there a 'perfect process' that suits all design problems? If there is, what is it? If there isn't, should we try find one by sharing successful design processes? And just why are many game designers so secretive about their craft?
by Michael Powell
It seems counter-intuitive, but traditional drawing skills are ever more important for the games industry, despite the increasing technology. Drawing is to an Artist what literaccy is to a writer, numeracy to a mathematician and musical score to a Musician. Without a solid ability in the craft of drawing, an artist cannot communicate ideas, tell compelling stories and persuade customers to play games. Without drawing, the games industry will not flourish.
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A passionate plea to put traditional drawing centre stage in the education system. Why is drawing important to the games industry? What do we mean by traditional drawing? How do we teach drawing? Can anyone learn to draw, or is it a mystical gift from the Gods?
Using Microsoft's Kinect technology the Gamelab team have developed the first stages of a gesture recognition system game for kids with learning disabilities
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Designing Games for Learning for SEN.
by endafk
How can we harness the urge for play to make the world a better place? How to designing gameful applications.
Gamification - how to Designing gameful applications
by Mark Sorrell, Jo Twist, Richard Kastelein, Rob Davis and Dan Mayers
It's become clear that Generation G wants to play with content, and if it's not interactive and playful, then content is not working hard enough to engage with the modern audience.
A panel session exploring the ramifications of these trends for the games space.
Tom Chatfield, author and thinker, will talk about the use of games and also how to thrive in a digital age.
by Mark Sorrell
Fancy something completely different? Despite its incredible growth, the game industry is still dwarfed by the size of the television industry, in terms of time and money spent. What can games learn from television to help them find a larger and more mainstream audience, as well as find whole new areas to exploit? Here, Mark Sorrell, Development Producer for award-winning creative agency Somethin' Else, takes you through an unusual way of looking at this problem, painting a picture of a future for gaming that takes what are often seen as television's weaknesses and turns them into gaming's strengths.
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Why is television such a dominant force in entertainment culture? How can games
Come play Firefly on June 18th as part of Hide & Seek's sandpit. Find info here: http://www.fireflygame.com/
A tagging game that explores temporal memory, and exploits the balance of collaboration and competition. The action takes place at night. Your first strategic move is the clothing you wear. Players, wearing Flashing LED badges will compete to see who can steal the most badges from other players. However, the prize you seek may be your down fall. You will have to be clever to succeed.
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Through the game, we will be engaging the audience in dialogue about collaboration and competition and how that can translate into the creative process. How do we handle making quick decisions with limited and ever changing information. It is the strategy or the outcome that determines success?
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Avocado Kale Salad
Nothing better than healthy fats and plenty of greens to jump start your journey to health and fitness! This low carb high fat recipe is simple and quick and hits all the right spots with two of my favourite foods: Avocado and kale!
Did you know that avocados are actually single-seeded berries? They are low in carbs but high in fat. Monounsaturated fat to be exact: A nutrient that helps reduce the risk of heart disease and quiets hunger.
These are the ingredients:
For the salad:
1 bunch kale, chopped
1 avocado, chopped
1/2 small red onion, sliced
1/2 cucumber, scliced
1/2 red bell pepper, sliced
1 cup raspberries
coriander, chopped
For the dressing:
juice of one lime
1 avocado
1 tbsp mustard
salt and pepper
This is how you prepare it:
- In a large bowl, mix all the ingredients for the salad.
- Give ingredients for the dressing into a blender or food processor and blend until creamy. Add a little water if desired. Spice with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve the salad topped with the dressing, and if you like, add nuts and seeds as topping. Enjoy your salad!
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A common use for a custom ConstraintValidatorFactory is the need to inject resources (eg the EntityManager or the Hibernate Session) into your custom ConstraintValidators. Here is what you have to do:
- First you have to write your custom implementation of ConstraintValidatorFactory. This implementation can for example make use of Spring's ApplicationContext in order to implement dependency injecton for ConstraintValidator creation.
- Next you have to tell Bean Validation to use your custom factory. There are several ways of doing this
- Add validation.xml to the root of your classpath specifying your custom factory
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?> <validation-config xmlns="http://jboss.org/xml/ns/javax/validation/configuration" xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance" xsi:schemaLocation="http://jboss.org/xml/ns/javax/validation/configuration validation-configuration-1.0.xsd"> <constraint-validator-factory> org.hibernate.jsr303.tck.tests.xmlconfiguration.XmlDefinedConstraintValidatorFactory </constraint-validator-factory> </validation-config>
- In the case of JPA 2 you can pass the ValidatorFactory instance via the map passed as an argument to the Persistence.createEntityManagerFactory call. The map key used must be the standard property name javax.persistence.validation.factory. The factory itself can be built using the boostrapping API of Bean Validation (in the case of Hibernate the factory will be passed down to Ejb3Configuration)
- Add validation.xml to the root of your classpath specifying your custom factory
Note, in case you are trying to access the Hibernate Session or EntityManager within the ConstraintValidator you have to make sure to open a new session.