text:
Sorted by: Time of Peak Gust
1 Observation times listed are assigned to the observation based on the Iowa Environmental Mesonet [IEM] system clock and not the observation clock which tends to drift.
2 Wind values are 1 minute averages calculated by the IEM.
3 The 20 minute wind gust is the highest wind speed observed in a recent 20 minute period. The value is reset to 0 every 20 minutes, usually at :00, :20, and :40 after.


text:
Just five days ago, GM Dave Dombrowski said Prince Fielder was "probably not a good fit" in Detroit. That was after C/DH Victor Martinez went down for the year, but with 1B/3B/DH Miguel Cabrera still under contract through 2015. That's a logjam of immovable objects, though the Tigers have indicated Fielder will play first and Cabrera
DH third, at least this season.
Still, the Tigers gave Fielder a reported $214 million over nine years—just a hair shorter and more affordable than Albert Pujols's deal in Anaheim. Scott Boras's waiting game paid off, as it took until January for a deep-pocketed team to suddenly discover a Prince-sized hole in their lineup.
Somewhere, Alex Anthopoulos punches a wall.

subset: commoncrawl


text:
I'm no expert as yet, but that doesn't look like a Webster to me, as the front track is too narrow. As I understand it, a 'real' Webster uses a Mini front subframe, hence the front track and all the steering and suspension gubbins is straight off the Mini. That Corbridge version has narrower front track, suggesting the front end may be a home brew using Kitten/Fox front end. Whether the rest of the body is genuine Webster or whether it's genuine Bond Bug I couldn't say (considering the Websters used the original Bond Bug moulds!), but there are quite a few 4-wheelers around which as I understand it are home brews using a real (= Reliant-made) Bond Bug back with a Kitten front chassis welded on, and then the front GRP work presumably hand-crafted (ie at home, rather than in a factory).Dave 6726 wrote:This even 'better' one was at MGOC rally at Corbridge recently............
There was a home brewed "Reliant Sprint" (clone) and a 4-wheeler on Car & Classic a few months ago, absolutely stunning jobs, at around £9000 for the 3-wheeler and £12K for the 4 iirc. I did contact the seller who claimed he had built them both himself from Bond Bug origins.
Of course, I presume it's possible to take a genuine Webster body and use a different front end on it, though that would take so much change from just using the Mini parts I wonder why anyone would bother. Whereas mating a Kitten chassis front to a real Bond Bug rear end would make much more sense as a route to a 4-wheeler.
I'll say one thing about the Reliants of *all* genres and marques, they're certainly a voyage of discovery !


text:
The Master of Arts in Pastoral Studies prepares students for ministry in a variety of pastoral settings. Through coursework in biblical studies, systematic and pastoral theology, integrative seminars, supervised practice of ministry and other learning experiences, this program integrates theology and the practice of ministry with the development of a personal pastoral identity. Degree Program Outcomes for the M.A.P.S.
Applicants to the Master of Arts in Pastoral Studies program should have adequate preparation in the liberal arts, including social and behavioral sciences, as well as some background in Scripture, theology and philosophy.
To apply, follow the instructions contained in the Application for Admission.


text:
On Thursday, Sept 8, 2011 at 6:30pm EST, I'll be presenting Banish RBAR! to the Richmond SQL Server User Group. The last time I presented here was the week of PASS Summit, so I'm hoping for a greater turnout.
The abstract for this presentation is:
SQL Server is primarily designed for set-based operations, so code that performs Row-By-Agonizing-Row (RBAR) operations is going against the design, rather than working with it. Come to this code filled session, where we will examine several recent additions to SQL Server, and learn how the vast majority of RBAR code can be replaced with efficient, set-based code. Learn how the APPLY operator works; iterate through incoming data just once with the MERGE statement; "slice and dice" your data with the Windowing (ranking) functions; re-write your multi-statement table-valued functions to inline functions to help the optimizer and speed up your queries; learn how to create a grouped delimited list – without loops!


text:
เกมยิงปลาอันดับหนึ่ง_คาสิโนปอยเปต pantip_แทงบอลมือถือ
(UPDATE 10:07 AM)– Melnyk would not provide comment on the future of Cory Clouston although according to most, that decision has already been made. (UPDATE 10:01 AM)– Eugene Melnyk indicated that he has not
Kuba a Hero in Home Finale
Why not Filip Kuba?! Not much has gone right for Kuba this year but tonight he played the role of hero. A harmless looking wrister found its way past Alex Auld and the Ottawa
Sens Host Habs in Final Home Game
The Ottawa Senators close out their home schedule tonight when they play host to the playoff-bound Montreal Canadiens at Scotiabank Place. Not much on the line tonight but it should be a good atmosphere
Sens Sign Pat Cannone- Recall Five
The Ottawa Senators have dipped into the NCAA free agent pool again, as they are expected to ink Miami University forward Pat Cannone. Cannone had 14 goals and 37 points this season with Miami
Binghamton Playoff Bound
With tonight's OT winner by Jim O'Brien, the Binghamton Senators have clinched a spot in the Calder Cup playoffs. The team should get significant reinforcements when the NHL season ends and could be a
ระดับรางวัลFive Players to Bingo, Sens Like Landeskog
This morning the Sens announced that they have demoted five players to Binghamton of the AHL. Among the names on the way to help out the AHL team are Erik Condra, Roman Wick, David
Sens Host Flyers- Anderson Starts
The Ottawa Senators play their second to last home game of the season tonight when the Eastern Conference leading Philadelphia Flyers roll into town for a 7:30 start. The Sens will have a few
Wiercioch, Benoit, Wick Recalled
As expected, the Sens have announced a handful of call ups ahead of tonight's game against the Philadelphia Flyers. According to NHL.com, Patrick Wiercioch and Andre Benoit have been called up to replace the
Alfie Done for the Year
In typical Daniel Alfredsson style, the Captain gave it one more chance. There was little left for the Sens to play for but Alfie just had to be sure. And now with just three


text:
There are a number of resources for and about LGBT people and themes in our local community. Here are a few, in no particular order. Contact each directly for the most up-to-date information.
Ithaca LGBT Task Force, the local community LGBT group
Tompkins County Office on Human Rights, a department of the County charged with providing civil rights enforcement and outreach programming. Handles complaints of discrimination in housing, employment, lending, public accommodation, and education.
Greater Ithaca Queer Action Network, an organization interested in actively working towards an awesome, cohesive, affirming queer community in the greater Ithaca area.
Southern Tier Gender Alliance, a local group for transgender people
Ithaca Transgender Group, contact Natasha @ ithacatransgendergroup dot com
Binghamton transgender and gender non-conforming support group contact email@example.com
Ithaca/Cortland PFLAG, local chapter
Ithaca Lesbian Potluck, or find them on Facebook
Ithaca Gay Men's Potluck - find them on Facebook
Lesbian Book Club and other events organized by members of the Ithaca Lesbian Potluck
Flame Queer NIght hosted by various Ithaca bars - find them on
Homorukus, promotes a sex positive, genderful, antiracist, safe(r) space for LGBTQI folks to mingle. FLAME is a monthly Queer night that takes place every first Thursday of the month. Find them on Facebook.
Guerrilla QueerBar Ithaca, "Ithaca's traveling gay bar" turns an unsuspecting straight bar into a gay bar for the night. A time-old tradition in cities nationwide, turning socializing into a new form of social activism.- find them on Facebook
Out for Health, Planned Parenthood of the Southern Finger Lakes LGBT Health & Wellness Project, provides outreach, education and information to LGBT people, their health care providers and the community at-large about the importance of inclusive, welcoming and respectful care for LGBT people.
Transgender Hormone and Preventive Health Care Services at PPSFL
PPSFL LGBT Family Building Project, for LGBT individuals and couples who are starting or building their family.
The Working Group on LGBT Aging, contact: Lisa Holmes, (607)
Tompkins County LGBT Democratic Club, contact Pat Pryor email@example.com
Ithaca Gay Men's Chorus contact email@example.com
Tompkins County LGBTQ youth group - contact Maureen Kelly at
firstname.lastname@example.com or 216-0021 x134, or find them
on Facebook.
Steuben County LGBTQ youth group - contact Maureen Kelly at firstname.lastname@example.com or 216-0021 x134, or find them on Facebook.
Gay Straight Alliances (GSAs) - many of our local schools, including the Ithaca High School, the Lehman Alternative school, Trumansburg High, and one of the middle schools, have active Gay-Straight Alliance clubs. COLAGE groups, for kids of LGBT parents, are sponsored by several elementary schools and by the Out for Health project.
Prevention Point syringe exchange program in Ithaca and Binghamton
The Advocacy Center provides supportive services to youth and adults in Tompkins County NY who have experienced intimate partner violence or sexual violence. Services include: 24 hour hotline, emotional support, help with police or courts, Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner Program, and emergency shelter.
IGLAB Bowling League bowling league is a recreational league. We like to have fun with our bowling. Members range from experienced to novice. We bowl Sunday afternoons at Bowl-O-Drome Lanes in Ithaca, NY from September - April. (Facebook log-in required to view.)
Ithaca LGBT
Dinner Out group - get together once a month at a local
restaurant, and news of other local LGBT themed social events.
Ithaca Women's Amateur Softball League
Local Welcoming Congregations
First Baptist
First Congregational Church
Congregation Tikkun v'Or
First Unitarian Society
St. Luke Lutheran Church
St. Paul's United Methodist Church
Metropolitan Community Church, Binghamton
In the region:
Lesbian and Gay Family Building Project, the Ferre Institute - dedicated to helping lesbian, gay,bisexual, transgender, queer (LGBTQ) people in upstate NY achieve their goals of building and sustaining healthy families by providing support, advocacy, information, and access to community and sensitive health care and service.
Pride and Joy Families, network of LGBTQ-led families that offers support, education and a sense of community to adults and children.
LGBT Community Centers in the region:
Identity Youth Center, Binghamton
Pride Community Center of Central New York, Syracuse
AIDS Community Resources Q Center, Syracuse, is a safe place for high-risk youth and their allies, ages 13 – 22.
Gay Alliance of the Genesee Valley, Rochester
Transgender Alliance of Central New York
Expressing Our Nature, transgender organization in the Syracuse area
Sage Upstate, Syracuse, serving older gays, lesbians, bisexuals and transgender persons in the upstate communities of Central New York.
Rainbow SAGE of the Genesee Valley,provides social and educational programs to enhance the lives of older gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, and intersex (GLBTI) people and educates the community about relevant GLBTI aging issues.
Fortunate Families, based in Rochester, serves as a resource and networking ministry with Catholic parents of LGBT daughters and sons. Fortunate Families offers a monthly newsletter and resources as well as retreats, presentations and support and affirmation for parents.
Empire State Pride Agenda, formerly the statewide LGBT organization, decided to disband in 2015, citing it had fulfilled its mission.
Inclusion does not constitute endorsement.


text:
Message Board
Louis Menand Message Board
Talk about the novels, new and used books that Menand has written!
Author Menand's Book Reviews
The Metaphysical Club
Menand's study looks at the lives and thought of four representative American thinkers who variously ascribed to a philosophy known as pragamatism: Oliver Wendell Holmes Jr., William James, Charles Sanders Pierce, and Thomas Dewey. The first three met briefly in 1872 as the "Metaphysical Club," but their respect for and effects upon one another went much further than that. Menand concludes they were largely responsible for laying the foundations for free...


text:
TalkPlayStation.com writes:"It seems that the newly launched Playstation Video Store, the store that allows you to watch movies and TV shows isn't available to some regions."
People are greeted with a message "PLAYSTATION®Store is not available in the selected country or region."
So what where the poster if this news trying to say ?
bashing sony for no worldwide availabilty ? comeone everyone with a a bit of common sense knows that it wont be available outside the main areas and even those wont get it at the same time
us now
euro japan fall 08
Oh well, I'm sure it'll be up sooner or later. Moaning wont get it here any quicker though.
Start a petition people :P
Even if you have a US account, it's based of IP address (I assume)
But I'm okay with that, it'll come when it comes <333


text:
Cricket World Cup 2019
The County Ground, Taunton will play host to three ICC Cricket World Cup matches in June 2019. Are you in? #CWC19
Taunton Deane
Welcome to Taunton Deane which boasts a range of stunning landscapes, from cattle-grazed meadows of the Somerset Levels to the windswept heights of the Quantock Hills and, further south, the striking Blackdowns with their cloak of ancient woodlands.
Home to Taunton - Somerset's lively county town; the bustling market town Wellington; and the historic Wiveliscombe.
Stand in the centre of any of these towns and you're no more than a few minutes from beautiful countryside, for Taunton Deane remains a largely rural area and is the home of many types of farming from livestock rearing to fruit growing, for which it has long been famed.
Taunton Deane enjoys excellent transport links – it's bisected by both the M5 and the Paddington-Penzance rail line – but economic growth hasn't been allowed to overwhelm its special charm.
Leave behind the six-lane highway and the roar of the inter-city train and you plunge into a network of by-roads and lanes, some etched deep into the soft sandstones, others offering breathtaking views as they wind up steep hillsides, and all linking a network of quiet villages and tucked-away hamlets where time has not exactly stood still, but certainly appears to have slowed down.
Yet this is no backwater. Taunton Deane has a vibrant culture, world-class attractions for the tourist and a sometimes hectic social life. It was the birthplace of Taste of the West, Britain's largest and most dynamic regional food marketing group and all the West Country's legendary products including cheese and cider and many more besides are now made here.
First-class assured accommodation, restaurants and pubs serving locally-sourced food and drink makes Taunton Deane the ideal destination for a day visit, short break or holiday.
Taunton Deane Highlights
Doolittle's Campsite & Shepherd's Hut
Shepherd's Hut & camping & glamping in Somerset near Taunton.
The Corner House Hotel
Hotel in the centre of Taunton, Somerset near to Musgrove Hospital and the Castle.
Opening 20191st Jan 2019-31st Dec 2019
Town End Farm Cottages
Luxury Self-catering cottages in the heart of the Quantock Hills.


text:
A.C.E Process Servers
Contact Name: Anthony Walker
Location: 80011 Aurora
Show Contact Info
Website: https://www.servepaper.com
Phone Number: 888-702-0997
Send Email
Your email was just sent to the Process Server you selected. We hope your experience using the Great Process Servers Directory was helpful! Your comments, suggestions and observations are important to us! You can let us know by emailing us at email@example.com. Thank you and come back soon!
We highlighted this local Process Server and document delivery expert in our directory because we believe the services you are seeking will be handled properly by this agent.
Here at the great Process Servers directory we take pride in offering you the best and most reliable agents who are available to assist you with all your service needs. It makes no difference to a Process Server if you are serving a defendant, respondent or witness; all service of process is handled the same way that is, the proper way!
Now that you are here you can simply click on the links that will bring you directly to this agent or you can continue to search for other Process Servers. Rest assured, listed agents in our directory deserve to be here because of their impeccable reputation and experience. You should also know, every agent listed in the directory does NOT pay to be here. Unlike the leading paid for directory's where you will encounter Process Server's (who may not be the best) that pay to attract you, this directory does not have the same motive. All we aim to do is assist the legal community with finding the most appropriate and experienced agent in 80011 Aurora and beyond.
Here at the great Process Servers directory, nothing hidden from you; simply put, its free and easy to search for find and connect with a Process Server! You click, you find, and you hire …. Simple steps, free and the best results. Everybody wins and ultimately the services you need will be handled professionally, will allow you to have peace of mind and ultimately gain jurisdiction upon the subject!
1. Before you email or call to obtain a quote or to confirm services you will need to know the address where the person or business whom you need to deliver and service legal documents to is located. If your service is directed at a business, make sure you have the correct and complete address. If your service of process is directed at a witness, respondent or defendant it is essential you have that person's home address or place of employment. If you are not sure of the address and need assistance the Process Server above can assist you with locating and skip trace services or you can call 888-406-6517 for additional and free consultation.
2. You should know your required timing. That is, when do you need services to start and what is the required date your service must be completed by. Please be advised, most requests are timed as "routine" service. Routine services take place within a week to ten days and are the least expensive. If you are requiring faster service, there is always rush service which can take place within 2 – 3 business days. Rush service is generally more expensive than routine service. And, if you need even faster assistance, you can request same day service! Same Day service can result in up to triple the routine fee! So, when you connect with your agent be prepared to discuss your specific timing needs.
3. Please be prepared to scan your documents. Its best to convert your documents into a digital format (Pdf is the best) so you can send them by email. This is a huge time and cost saving aspect of the hiring process. If you cannot scan and send your documents by email, you should discuss this immediately with the agent. Some agents travel extensively and do not attend their address on a regular basis. It is imperative you consider the manner of delivering your documents to the agent.
4. You must direct the agent how the court requires service to be made. That is, agents usually serve process in accordance with the laws of the jurisdiction where the legal issue arose. Please make sure you tell the agent the exact type of service you need. For example, do you need personal service only? Can the agent sub – serve the defendant, respondent or witness? Can the documents be posted, if so, after how many attempts? Further, some service of process services requires confirming military status, mailings and images. It would behoove you to be clear about your service needs and what your court (or you) require to properly effect service.
5. After your agent receives your documents you will be required to pay for the service as all services must be prepaid prior to activation. If you believe setting up an account is in your best interest and prefer the agent bills your office, please request an account form your agent.
6. Considering all the above is confirmed and in place, your 80011 Aurora agent will get to work in the manner you requested.
7. As services are performed you will be updated with status of your service request and when new details are available.
8. If for any reason service cannot be made your 80011 Aurora Process Server will contact, you immediately.
9. If the address is not correct, the person your agent is trying to service is elusive or the person you are seeking to serve process upon does not reside at the address, ask your agent for advice. Agents who are on the ground and performing service will always have an alternate plan for you. Of course, if you have a new directive, please offer it! Please be advised, additional addresses and efforts beyond your initial agreement with the agent will incur add on fees.
10. Upon completion of your request regardless of the results you will receive a detailed affidavit / proof / return of service stating all the facts and information realized during time and service performed. This document is a sworn statement and will be as explicit as possible.
To get started and move your service along we encourage you to connect with A.C.E Process Servers


text:
is an organization dedicated to the unity, development and promotion of Miami's flourishing art community. Our assemblage embraces established, emerging and young artists, visionaries and intellectuals.
MITs mission is to provide a sustainable support base for Miami's creative community including: painters, photographers, filmmakers, sculptors, animators, writers, musicians, performance, and new media artists.


text:
Photos: All 139 CTA bus routes from start to finish
Since April 2009, RedEye reporter and "Going Public" columnist Tracy Swartz has traveled a different CTA bus route from start to finish each week, live tweeting and taking photos on a Blackberry camera along the way. On Dec. 22, all 139 routes were completed. Here's a unique look at Chicago from 39 of these CTA buses. See first 100 photos here.
Tracy Swartz, RedEye
Copyright © 2019, RedEye Chicago


text:
Green Chemistry Education Network
You must be friends with Steven Wietstock to view this page.
Join GCEdNet
Welcome toGCEdNet
Sign Upor Sign In
© 2019 Created by Julie Haack.
Powered by
Badges |
Report an Issue |
Terms of Service
Please check your browser settings or contact your system administrator.


text:
Thank you for becoming a broadcast sponsor!
Please complete the form below to select your broadcast sponsorship. If you have any questions please contact Director of Advancement Kinch Cato.
Kyle Bove
Director of Alumni Relationsemail me
JoAnne Seiler
Second Grade Teacheremail me
Callie Kaynish
Upper School Scienceemail me
Elizabeth Singletary
Lower School Counseloremail me
Brett Courville
Middle School Historyemail me
Mary Wang
Upper School Mathemail me
Kenneth Whitfield
Upper School Religion & American Governmentemail me
Kayleigh Smith
Upper School Spanishemail me
Jennifer McClanahan
Theatreemail me
Cate Elrod
Upper School Religionemail me
Amy Dykes
Upper School Mathemail me
Jordan Tupper
Band Directoremail me
Kayla Delaune
Middle School Mathemail me
Ronda Isaminger
Fourth Grade Teacheremail me
Lauren McDaniel
MAC Compensation K-2email me
Beverly Thomas
First Grade Teacheremail me
Amanda Tupper
First Grade Teacheremail me
Sarah Brown
MAC Compensation 9-12email me
Allison Antie
Pre-Kindergarten 3 Teacheremail me
Phyllis Alexander
Photography/Social Mediaemail me
Pam Fletcher
Lower School Library/Mediaemail me
Carol Hill
Accounts Payableemail me
Caroline Breard
Third Grade Teacheremail me
Laura Hampton
Lower School Administrative Assistantemail me
Johnathan Armstrong
Upper School Physical Science, Physics, Algebra Iemail me
Richard Hansen
Upper School Teacheremail me
MaryEllen Courville
Middle School English Teacheremail me
Stevie Thompson
Middle School Compensation Teacheremail me
Kelly DeRossette
Director of Annual Giving and Constituent Relationsemail me
Ashley D'Aubin
Associate Admissions Officeremail me
Donna Pixley
Director of Volleyball; Head Volleyball Coach; Middle School Volleyball Coachemail me
Kate Cramer
Head Coach Cross Country; Assistant Coach Track & Fieldemail me
Austin Trosclair
Maintenance Staffemail me
Kinch Cato
Director of Advancementemail me
Valerie Jaques
Lower School Teacheremail me
Steven A. Eagleton
Head of Schoolemail me
Morgan Barkas
Lower School Teacheremail me
Laura Latil
Lower School Spanishemail me
Deidra Johnson
Director of College Placementemail me
Lisa Stilley
PreK-3email me
Tricia Sparks
McKay Academic Center Teacheremail me
Randy Leindecker
Head Wresting Coach; Assistant Football Coachemail me
Mitch McIlwain
Global Studies Department Chairemail me
Cheryl Gardner
Lower School Teacheremail me
Kristy Coast
Lower School Facultyemail me
Rachel Bunch
McKay Academic Center Teacheremail me
Sheri Goings
Director of STEMemail me
Melissa Stevens
Middle School Teacheremail me
Kevin Smith
Upper School Historyemail me
Prudence Kemp
McKay Academic Center Teacheremail me
Roxanne Taylor
Lower and Middle School Gifted Education Teacheremail me
Ky Burke
Middle School Compensation Classemail me
Barbara Germany
Director of McKay Academic Centeremail me
Laura Hebert
Technology Network Administratoremail me
Ed Van Haute
Middle School Science & STEMemail me
Sheila Crotwell
Student Accounts Manageremail me
Adrienne Clement
Middle School Artemail me
Stephanie Jordan
Middle School Teacheremail me
Lori Latuso
Lower School Teacheremail me
Kim Christiana
McKay Academic Center Teacheremail me
Elisa Major
McKay Academic Center Teacheremail me
Matt Smith
Middle School Teacher, Middle School Athletic Director, Discipline Liaisonemail me
Sara Coles
Lower School PEemail me
Marguerite Gravois
Advancement Database Manageremail me
Sandra Holmes
Middle School Scienceemail me
Sharon Towry
Upper School Teacheremail me
Chad Myers
MS PE & Health; Head Coach Girls Basketball; Head Coach Tennis; Assistant Coach Boys Basketballemail me
Lisa Hooks Murray
Fine Arts Chair; Danceemail me
Gerri Bove
Middle School Teacheremail me
Allyson Hingle
Alumni Liaisonemail me
Loren Ransom
Upper School Dean of Studentsemail me
Amanda McIlwain
Upper School Directoremail me
Joey Thibodeaux
Middle and Upper School Math; Head Coach Girls Golf; Head Coach MS Footballemail me
Lauren Hawkins
Upper School Teacheremail me
Whitney Eanes
Upper School Teacher, McKay Academic Centeremail me
Sham Gabehart
Director of Baseballemail me
Ann Gorman
Director of Counseling, Spirit Store Manager, Brown-Holt Chapel Arts Center Manageremail me
Allison Roark
French Teacher; LSU French Dual Enrollmentemail me
Patrick Wright
McKay Academic Center Teacheremail me
Sherry Swanner
Upper School Facultyemail me
Nicole Callac
Upper School Artemail me
Neil Weiner
Athletic Directoremail me
Jackie Wilson
Lower School Teacheremail me
Lance Hahn
Upper School Teacher, Chaplainemail me
Karen Haynes
Upper School Teacheremail me
Philip Swanger
Middle and Upper School Teacheremail me
Grady Hazel
Director of Finance & Operationsemail me
Alaina Kneiling
Upper School Mathemail me
Deedra LaPlace
Head of Lower School, Dean of Facultyemail me
Mike Jenkins
MS Dean of Student Activities; MS Bible; MS Athleticsemail me
Pinpin Peng
Upper School Teacheremail me
Tiffinie Burychka
Lower School Teacheremail me
Angi Eagleton
Upper School Englishemail me
Jessica Wilson
Lower School Musicemail me
Christi Pafford
Lower School Facultyemail me
Lauren Franzella
Third Grade Teacheremail me
Christen Blanchard
Administrative Assistantemail me
Rob Sullivan
Middle School Historyemail me
Kris Harrell
Upper School Historyemail me
Michelle Pricer
Director of Enrollment Managementemail me
Bekah Myers
Director of Summer and Extended Day Programs; Cheer Coachemail me
Lollie Aulet
Middle School Compensation Classemail me
Deborah Nelson
Administrative Assistant, Admissionsemail me
Nikki Slaton
McKay Academic Center Student Resource Coordinator; US Publicationsemail me
Mary Theriot
Head of Middle Schoolemail me
Jonathan Pixley
Upper School History; Director of Basketballemail me
Laura Smith
Upper School Teacheremail me
Alison Millien
Kindergartenemail me
Mackensie Heath
Middle School Spanish; LSU Spanish Dual Enrollmentemail me
Shelby Spurlock
Upper School Scienceemail me
Allison Miller
Middle School Compensationemail me
Claire Hebert
Middle School Teacheremail me
Marguerite Estes
Director of Marketingemail me
Nikole Blanchard
Director of Innovation & Technologyemail me


text:
NU Online News Service, April 18, 12:00 p.m. EST
There are hundreds of exhibitors representing the myriad of insurance interests and specialties assembled all in one place this week at the Risk and Insurance Management Society's 50th annual meeting in Philadelphia.
National Underwriter spoke with a few of the exhibitors to discuss a few of the new offerings they presented to the more than 5,000 risk management attendees who gathered for the four day event that ends April 18.
Travelers' Michael J. Strietelmeier, second vice president, risk management information services, presented the company's risk analyzer dashboard in its e-CARMA suite of information services and tools on Monday.
The new web-based analyzer allows a risk manager to compile a myriad of worker injury loss data into a statistical format with a few clicks of the mouse.
The dashboard, which is assembled for clients by Travelers, has loss history going back five years to give risk managers a granular picture of their company's injury history and helps discern patterns of loss.
It gives them the ability to recognize in what segments of the workforce injuries are taking place and see trends where types of injuries that are most prevalent.
"This was built by risk management professionals for risk managers," says Strietelmeier.
The analyzer is geared toward companies in the mid to large size range with a claim frequency of 50 to 100 claims a year.
The dashboard has been rolled out to 2,300 customers, says Travelers, and shortly be rolled out to a total of 11,500.
Travelers also rolled out an enhanced version of its CyberFirst product that Kirstin Simonson, underwriting director of global technology, explains expands its coverage to first party coverage options.
In the past, the product only covered third party cyber liability such as technology errors and omissions, network and information security liability and communications and media liability.
Now, the first party coverage will cover costs resulting from cyber attacks that go to the costs for forensic investigation to determine what happened and who was harmed; cost of notification; reputational risk; exposure to fraud and telecommunication theft, such as billing for long distance phone calls the policyholder never made.
Simonson says the telecommunication aspect is unique and has never been seen in the industry before.
She says Travelers can accommodate most companies with this product. It is currently offered on a non-admitted basis in some states, but the intent is to offer it on an admitted basis in all states eventually.
Jeffrey D. Miller, chief operating officer for Paladin Managed Care Services says his company is offering a unique service that should lower costs and improve outcomes in workers' compensation cases.
Paladin is offering physician guided management care. Where most healthcare management services companies rely on nurses to review cases and influence care, Miller says his company has doctors reviewing these cases.
The advantage is that workers' comp cases go through a peer review process where doctors discuss cases with doctors to determine the best outcome for a patient.
He says the process is built on years of developing a technology program that focuses on getting the claim into the hands of the right specialist. The money savings comes from Paladin's specialist working with the claimant's doctor to determine the most effective course of action that gets the patient back to work quickly.
The system also streamlines the process where in the past a nurse would have had to spend days seeking out the proper physician to turn a case over to.
Decisions are made quickly and Miller says experience shows this system has been able to reduce medical costs by 8 percent and litigation in a study group by more than 50 percent.
"Our system provides to the injured worker the right kind of treatment and phenomenal cost savings," says Miller.
Supply chain exposure is a growing concern among risk managers and AIR Worldwide has addressed that concern with the expansion of its suite of Catastrophe Risk Engineering solutions to quantify the impact of catastrophes on supply chain networks.
Akshay Gupta, senior principal engineer director, catastrophe risk engineering for AIR, explains that the new offering helps risk managers to better understand the probability of exposure to their supply chain.
The analysis can run from just a portion of the supply chain to 100 percent to understand "the interdependent action of multiple events" on their business.
He says the program can help risk managers look at not only their facility, but also the surrounding region of a facility and how catastrophe events can affect the organization.
The program can also examine political risk or other disruptive events that could affect the supply chain of an organization.
"Here, we have taken out one level of the unknown," says Gupta. "We have more clarity and that helps everyone. The cost of uncertainty goes down."
The entertainment industry now has an alternative to the traditional domestic insurers with the launch of Hiscox entertainment in the United States, explains Suzanne Kemble, head of Hiscox Media and Entertainment for the United Kingdom based insurer.
She says the company has a long history do offering coverage to the entertainment industry all over the world, but held off presenting it to the United States until it established an office here.
Earlier this year, Hiscox began offering its suite of entertainment coverage geared toward independent films and touring entertainment productions.
Unlike existing insurers, Kemble says the program offers a full suite of coverage for the entire aspect of the production process. The advantage here is that the insured and insurance brokers do not have to worry about determining who the insurer is for a loss when a program is cobbled together utilizing several insurers.
Hiscox can also offer additional coverage for kidnap and ransom and errors and omissions coverage where needed.
The program is not seeking to compete with major Hollywood productions, says Kemble.
"We do not just want to compete on price," she says. "We feel relationships are key. We want to provide good service with people we know and trust."


text:
What if Romney rolls the dice?
When it comes to the veepstakes, the conventional wisdom is pretty well set: Rob Portman, Tim Pawlenty, Bobby Jindal. Those in the know, or who pretend to be in the know, generally agree that Mitt Romney — a cautious politician running a risk-averse campaign — will probably choose his running mate from that group of oft-discussed, fairly widely accepted short-listers.
But why not a surprise pick — a wild-card choice that could help Romney in battleground states or with particular demographics that some of the current favorites couldn't?
Story Continued Below
It wouldn't be out of character for a Republican nominee-in-waiting. Romney comes after a long line of Republicans who have bucked the traditional choices and picked an unconventional running mate: John McCain chose Sarah Palin in 2008; George W. Bush chose Dick Cheney, head of his VP search, in 2000; Bob Dole picked his former primary opponent, Jack Kemp, in 1996; and George H.W. Bush chose Dan Quayle in 1988.
( Also on POLITICO: Veep Watch)
There are solid reasons why Romney shouldn't roll the dice. A wild-card choice is a sign that the campaign is worried about their chances in November, said Dan Schnur, director of the Jesse M. Unruh Institute of Politics at the University of Southern California.
"There is an inverse relationship between a campaign's confidence about its prospects and the amount of risks it's willing to take on a running mate," he said. "If Romney's people are confident as they seem to be, then a Portman-esque selection seems pretty likely."
GOP strategist Mary Matalin said the surprise picks in the past weren't about taking risks — they were about complementing the nominees in particular ways.
"Those choices were not predicated on the risk-taking proclivities of those men; Palin and Cheney fulfilled a need and reinforced a message compatible with the candidacy," Matalin told POLITICO via email. "Romney needs a serious, experienced, focused running mate and governing partner."
But coming off the bad press from his gaffe-marked weeklong foreign trip, Romney needs a VP selection that not only goes smoothly but dominates the narrative to give him momentum heading in to the conventions. One way to ensure that happens is to pick a running mate who's off the beaten path.
So indulge us. If Romney did go with a wild-card choice, here are POLITICO's picks for which pols might make the cut:
The billionaire three-term New York City mayor was the subject of nearly endless chatter about a third-party entrant into the race earlier this cycle. Though that speculation has subsided as the race progressed, Bloomberg is a big favorite of moderate-minded political insiders and is still talked about as having a future in American politics.
In many ways, he's an ideal running mate: he's incredibly wealthy, he has friends on both sides of the aisle and his positions on social issues — he's pro-abortion rights, for example — would help Romney win over independent and moderate voters with whom he needs a crucial advantage in November.
Despite his appeal for moderate voters, though, picking Bloomberg would likely result in the same kind of conservative backlash McCain got when floating Democrat Joe Lieberman as a potential running mate. For Romney, who's also had trouble winning the hearts of the party's conservative voters, picking a socially liberal pol from New York who's also very much in favor of stricter gun control would be exactly the kind of choice that wouldn't sit well with the GOP base.


text:
The simple way...
OR, type the printer model number or the cartridge number:
Dell : All-in-One
Didn't find what you were looking for? Try using our "easy search" feature to search by printer. Or, type in your cartridge information. Example (all valid search criteria for same cartridge): C8721WN, C8721, 02, 02XL.
© 2009 A Greener Refill™ LLC. All Rights Reserved. Apollo®, Brother®, Canon®, Dell®, Epson®, IBM®, HP®, Lexmark®, Panasonic®, Ricoh®, Samsung®, Sharp®, Xerox® and any other manufacturer brand names and logos are registered trademarks of their respective owners. Any use of a brand name, logo or model number for a non-OEM cartridge is made solely for purposes of representing compatibility.


text:
Assam is the habitation of various tribal communities. Almost all of them have certain culture and tradition and they develop it in their own and unique style. They have a great contribution towards the making and well-being of Assamese culture.
Deori, Bodo, Mishing, Kachari , Rabha are some major inhabitants of the land. Deori community has a notable culture and tradition which is a hidden treasure for the sociologists.
The Deoris represent the class "priest"-a section of the whole Chutia community. In the first two decades of 13th century, before arrival of the Ahom, Name SADIYA. Chutias are the tribal of Tibet-Burmese.
In the first decades of 16th century Ahom invaded Chutia's empire and captured their state. Some of the Chutia people fled away to avoid terrorism but some of them managed to keep marital relationship with the Ahoms.
There are four major classes of Chutias. They are: Hindu, Ahom, Barahi & Deori. The main and important class of them is Deori. Some people use to say that the very life-style of the Deori are the same as it was in 14th century. From this point one can imagine how much they try hard to maintain their own cult and tradition. According to Mr. Brown, they preserve their language, religion, customs, traditions, rituals, habits unchanged before the invasion of Ahoms. Deoris were living in the riverside of Kundil in ancient Sodiya, accordinvg to the Census Report of 1901. The Deori community has firm-faith in God and always prays with great humility and reverence.
The Deoris proudly introduce themselves as Jimo-Chhayan, meaning they are the children of the sun and the moon. In fact, Deoris were respected among the tribal communities as priests or worshippers, even after the annexation of the Chutiya Kingdom by the Ahom King Suhungmung in 1523 AD. Chutiya families were dispatched into various places by the Ahom king as a state policy, but the Deoris continued their positions in the shrines of Sadiya and nearby areas with royal Ahom patronage.
But, History is, however, silent about the Deoris, except for a handful of thinkers. Deori people's dresses, folk-dance, religious practices and other traditions and culture differ from those of the Chutiya community. No people speak the Deori language and no single Deori word is found to be used among the Chutiyas. N Deori Boruah says the term 'Deori' is used to designate the recognized minister of religion throughout the Bodo races, and this points out to the fact that they are essentially what indeed their name implies; a Levite or priestly body, and one who in earlier days possessed large influence.
As there is lack of scientific study about the indigenous tribes of the State, one cannot find a general acceptable term on the Deoris. Again, history books mention that the Deoris faced a serious crisis from 1794 AD for which the Moamoria rebellion widely spread up to Sadiya and the Ahom monarchy gradually declined. Then the Khamtis, who were Buddhists, occupied Sadiya from the Ahoms and as a consequence, the Deoris were stopped from making human sacrifice in the Tamreswari temple. They lost their support from the Ahom kings and felt insecure due to the Khamtis who killed chief priest Kendukolai Bor Deori in the temple. Without royal patronage, they had no resources to repair the Tamreswari and other temples of the region that were damaged in natural calamities like earthquakes. So, in 1800 AD, when the Ahoms re-occupied Sadiya, the Deoris had already left Sadiya for the Choikhowa area.
Bishnu Rabha says `Kundil' is a two-phase word Kundi meaning God and la denoting place, according to the Chutiyas. So, Kundil ignifies the place where God is omnipotent. Archeologists believe the relics of Malini Than in the border area of Assam and Arunachal Pradesh are of the ancient Bidarbha Kingdom. One English scholar discovered a fort, some broken bricks and a tank there, some 25 miles from Sadiya. But it has created confusion among the historians, because no reliable ancient document exists on the original place of the community. Obviously, without proper investigation and systematic study they have done some work.
In this connection, WB Brown says: "In the upper ward of Sadiya, Deoris lived here originally and before first century they came there to inhabit the area. The people are generally called Deoris simply; the language is more properly known as Chutiya. The Chutiya language indeed, may fairly claim to be the original language of upper Assam." Gait says,"the traditional rulers of Assam do not profess to be at all exhaustive. Religious books and other old writings contain lists of many other kings, but it is impossible to say if they are genuine, and if so', who the kings were and where they reigned; and to refer to them at length would be a waste of time and space.
The dynasties mentioned above are those that are best known and although a great part of the stories told of them may be fictitious, it is probable that there is nevertheless a basis of actual fact."
The Deoris are believed to have come to Sadiya before the first century. Up to the 4th century AD was the 'pre-history period' of Assam history and our sources for that period are the relics like caves, pots, megaliths and legends and traditions as found in the ancient literature like the epics and the Puranas. We find mention of some rulers of ancient Assam like Mohiranga Danava, Ghatakasur, Narakasur. Bhagadutta, Bana, Bhismak, etc. Bhagavat mentions the legends of a king named Bhismak who ruled over a kingdom called Vidarbha with its capital at Kundima.
This kingdom was in the northeast corner of Assam, i.e. near Sadiya. The Deoris were royal priests of the kingdom. The legends also provide us other important information, that Lord Krishna appeared in Bidarbha and forcibly married Rukmini Devi, daughter of Bhismak, after defeating Sisu-pal, a prince of a neighbouring kingdom, to whom Rukmini was betrothed. Gait writes in his book: "Bhismak had five sons and a daughter named Rukmini. Krishna, having heard of her beauty, was anxious to marry her, but the father had arranged to give her to another prince named Sisupal, whose fort may still be seen a few miles to the east of the one attributed to Bhismak. Rukmini secretly sent news to Krishna and on the day fixed for her marriage, the latter suddenly appeared and carried her off in his chariot. He was pursued by the crowd of princes, who had come to assist at the wedding, but he defeated them."
Some folk songs and unwritten form of literature provide us information about the origin of the Deoris. They had moved from one place to another before Christ and at last reached Joydham (presently Arunachal Pradesh) from Arema Kerema.
They sing in a Husari geet:
"Aremat arilo Keramat dharilo Joydhamat patilo than,
Joydham Parbatar Para sai pathiyalo Sadiyar batate sura,
Tarepasate sai pathiyalo Sadiyar putala ghunra."
Historians say about the legends that most probably they heard the story from the locality as a fact and gave a shape to it without any systematic study and proper evidence. The episode is known as Rukmini Harana and in the 10th chapter (skandha) of Bhagavat it is also described that Rukmini had offered puja in order to get Krishna as her husband and visited a few temples.
Except for these legends, the Chutiyas first came to the limelight of history in the 13th century. Under Brahmin influence they wrote their traditional history which shows that the founder of the Chutiya kingdom Birpal, who claimed descent from the mythical Bhismak, ruled over sixty families on a hill called Sonagiri. After defeating the king of the Pala dynasty in a battle, the Chutiyas ruled over the upper part of Assam and the kingdom was known as the Chutiya Kingdom. When the Ahoms established their kingdom in the southeastern corner of Assam or south bank of the Brahmaputra between the rivers Burhi Dihing and Disang in the 13th century, one of their immediate neighbours were the Chutiyas, who ruled the land east of the rivers Subansiri and Disang. During that time both were independent powers and faced uo problems from each other. Both came into contact in the middle of the 14th century A D.
The people of Deori-Chutiya division, who were the priestly class of the Chutiyas, have preserved their language, religion and customs which presumably have descended to them with comparatively little change from a period prior to the Ahom invasion. At present the Deoris have no connection with the Chutiyas. After all, they are known simply as Deori.
Now a days, Deori people are living in various places of Assam, Especially, Sivsagar, Jorhat, Dibrugarh, Lakhimpur, Sonitpur, Dhemaji, Tinsukia district and Lohit & Changlang Districts of Arunachal Pradesh are the major habitation of them. According to the Census Report of 1951, the total populations of Deori people were 12,503. But it is quite strange that only 6715 of them can speak their own language. There were four classes of Deoris one of them are mysteriously missing when they migrated from Sadia trough River Brahmaputra.
(a) Dibongia (b) Tengaponiya, (c) Bogeenya. and (d) Patorganya
Only the people of Dibongiya class can speak their own mother tongue, and almost all the other classes mysteriously lost their language. The three classes of Deoris are living in various parts of Districts mentioned above.
The real explanation of the term" Deori" is not given convincingly by the Sociologists.
The word `Deori' comes from the word Deu meaning great, wise and O and R denoting male and female respectively. Deori thus refers to a great or wise male/ female human being. According to UN Goswami's Deori-Chutia, the term Deori refers to a person who is well-versed in worshipping God. Hemkosh (1900) refers to Deoris as one of the disobedient tribes who live on the plains of Assam. Chandrakanta Abhidhan (1933) says they were originally hills people, now living in Assam plains as a priestly class of the Chutiyas. Sir Edward Gait says the Deoris are the priestly section of the Chutiya kings of Sadiya who worshipped the Goddess Kundi-Mama or Gira-Girachhi, Tamreswari or Kechaikhati and Baliababa.
Dr. Banikanta Kakoti opines that the word Deori is originated from a Sanskrit word "Debagrihik". "They (Deoris) are a new Indo-Aryan formation connected with devagrhika."
According to that point the ancestors of Deori came to Assam from the mountain "Himgiri"and lived in the North of Assam.
Himgiri may probably be the Himalayas. It has already mentioned above that Deoris are classified into four groups. Each group is known as according to their habitation.
(a) Dibongia –Who live in the bank of the river Dibong (River Dibang).
(b) Tenaponya – The inhabitants of the riverside of Tengapani.
(c) Bogeenya – Who live in the bank of the river Bornoi.
(d) Patorganya – undisclosed (This group is still missing)
The Deoris were leading a prosperous and peaceful life in Sodiya when some hilly tribal people invaded them (as per mentioned above). They left Sodiya for good within a night making their way to an uncertain destination sailing through the river the Brahamaputra. Proceeding downward through the river the Brahmaputra. Ultimately they reached Sivsagar and Lakhimpur Distrcts and established themselves there. They tried to keep relationships with Assamese people to promote mutual co-operation and give their mother tongue. Only Dibongia Deoris use their own language and now keep it well.
Deori people build their traditional house by using bamboos, woods, canes, reeds etc. They believe in typical "Chang Ghar" (a raised platform). The lower part of the house is used as an enclosure for the animals. The floor has certain holes in it and they pass the unnecessary victuals to the animals. A corridor is enclosed to the mid of the house or in a side by which they can differ various rooms for certain purposes. The fire-place is attached with the 'Chang' and they call it as "Dudepati".
They cooked various meals in it and eat them sitting around the fire-place. A platform remains enclosed to the house for cleaning various things. Such a platform is also built (by somebody) at the entrance of the house. It is to be noted the Deori people keeps faith in God and hence they build a place (in the home) containing an altar for praying.
Deori Women with their hand made traditional dress.
Every society be it Assamese, Mishing or Bodo – has a particular dress habit. Every man tends to form society and in society they create their own peculiarities among themselves in various fields according to their religion, belief and century long experiences support it . As a matter of fact, the Deori community has their own century long adornment and now in the 21st century they are nourishing it, using it with heartfelt devotion. They use particular adornments in particular occasions.
Deori Couple
A Deori male uses a loin cloth called "Ikhoon" while they stay at home and the "Ikhoon" usually combines with a shirt or sporting. While going out of their home or village they generally use trousers and shirt. They adorns white cloth and use a necklace (called 'Konthamoni') while they take part in traditional social function.
The Deori women wrap up a kind of skirt (called 'Ujaduba Igoon', which hangs loosely down wrapping tightly the breast) along with a sheet called "Jokachhiba" which is enclosed in the waist. However they sometimes wear 'Riha' (a traditional outfit, sheet) and it is called "Tegihra". Particular to Deori women, they use a towel (Gamucha) to cover their head which is known as "Gathiki". It's a peculiar dress code of Deori woman. Deori woman often find their happiness in wrapping various ranges of traditional ornament. They wear a ring called "Gema" and use bangles called "Uchoon" in their wrist. They also wear necklace which they called as "Igawa". Lee, Kotu, Madoli, Joonbiri, Dugdugi etc. are some of the ornaments they use while performing 'Bihu'.
A Deori Girl with traditional dress
The Deori young girl wrap up a kind of skirt (Called "Igoon") same like women but there has some differences; they wrap it up within stomach along with Blouse and Gamocha (for helping to hide Breast). In the Ritual performed (e.g. Puja, Marriag Ceremony, Bihu) place they are wrap up the breast with a sheet (Called Baika Mariba) along with Igoon & Blouse and cover their head with "Gathiki" also wear various ornament like "Gema, Lee, Junbiri, Madoli, Dugdugi" etc.
A Deori Girl
Marriage is one of the major social traditions of a society. The customs that involve in marriage ceremony of Deori community is quite interesting. The wooer or his parents visit bride's family first and seeks her for the groom. The first side has to give various commodities to the other in that day and both side cheerfully enjoy. A holy day is fixed for the marriage ceremony by conversation.
Bridegroom sends various ornaments, clothing and significant others to the bride before the marriage ceremony. This is known as "Chhubi- huta- duba". Later on, the marriage ceremony is performed with great religious attitude by them and people are received with various recepies. Hence the ceremony ends and bride is brought to the house of the groom.
Assamese culture is by no means poor. Their different fairs and festivals have enriched our culture. The Deoris observe two major festivals during a year. One of them is "Bohagiyo Bisu", i.e. Bohag Bihu, while the other is "Magiyo Bisu" i.e., Magh Bihu. They have some special rules for the Bihu Festivals. The Bohagiyo Bisu is the most important one and the Deoris observe this festival for a period of seven days with unlimited joy and merry makings. Generally they start it from Wednesday when the "Sangkranti" of "Chot" falls on that day.
During the Bihu the elderly people of the village do visit all the households of the village and shower blessings on the members of the households. In return the members of each household greet them well and entertain them with "Suzen" and "Kajii".
Meanwhile the young, both male and female do not remain idle. The young male and female performed dance and song at "Chhaje Khula" ( A place which are situated either Isolated from the Village or Middle of the Village) at night, this course had begun from Pohila Chot (Middle of March) and end with "Bisu Uruwaba".
Deori People are could not performed Husari Party without declaration by Deori Bharali's on first Day at Than (mentioned above Major Festival 2nd Para). Husari are not performed in every year. Declaration of Husari had depended on Village Economy. But probably Husari must be performed after 2 or 3 years gape; if there is no any natural disaster in these year. After declaration of the Husari on the second day of the Bihu the dancing starts from the "Than" and then the parties go on visiting each and every household. They first visit the house of the Bor Deori who is the best respected person of the village. However, the Husari party wishes the members of the household a prosperous year and then the party comes back to the than with different Bihu greetings. The musical instruments used by the Husari party are mainly dance is followed by melodious songs which make the situation filled up with un-restricted joy and merry-makings.
The Bihu dances are performed in each household of the village. If the singing of the Husari songs cannot be completed on Thursday, then it is kept for the next Thursday. In big Deori villages the Bohag Bihu seems to last for a period of two weeks. On the day of Bisu Uruwaba (Ending Ceremony of Bohag Bihu) Midi Girachi of Dibongiya Clan, Boliya Baba of Tengaponia Clan and Khesai Khaity of Bogyaan Clan are blessed to all the villagers for whole year and people are seems to be very glad to dance with him/her. The Deodhani Dance is a very important and essential part of the Bohag Bihu. Dr. Moheswar Neog opines that Deodhani is a holy female dance or a god's woman. However, during the Bohag Bihu no man is allowed to go into the Than wearing colourful clothes.
N.B.: Any Argument, Discussion, comment are heartiest welcome on this topics.
Conclusion :
Deori people contributed whole heartedly towards the making of entire Assamese culture. They have century long culture & tradition and even now they keep it well. It is extremely a hard work to look and write at all about them . I just mentioned those which are under my writing jurisdiction.
However I feel and have firm-faith that Deori community has something more peculiarities which may have been a matter of study.


text:
U.S. Equal Employment
Opportunity Commission
MayfieldGentry Fired Woman Right After Maternity Leave, Federal Agency Charged
DETROIT – MayfieldGentry Realty Advisors, L.L.C., a Detroit securities investment firm, has agreed to settle a pregnancy discrimination lawsuit filed by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the agency announced today. The EEOC had charged that MayfieldGentry violated Title VII of the Civil Rights of 1964 when it fired an employee because of her pregnancy.
According to the EEOC's lawsuit (Case No. 2:08-cv-14105 filed in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan), in October 2006 Yvette Williams was hired as a receptionist / administrative assistant. The EEOC said that on the second day of her employment, Williams advised her supervisor that she was pregnant. A few months later, the EEOC said, MayfieldGentry hired Williams's replacement and required her to train the new employee. Within a day after Williams returned from maternity leave, MayfieldGentry told Williams that her position had been eliminated and terminated her employment.
Under the consent decree settling the suit, MayfieldGentry agreed to train its managerial staff on Title VII's prohibition of pregnancy discrimination. In addition, Williams will receive $25,000 in monetary compensation.
"Title VII clearly protects every woman's right to be free from pregnancy discrimination," said Laurie Young, regional attorney for the EEOC's Indianapolis District Office, whose jurisdiction includes Michigan. "No woman should lose her job simply because she decided to have a child."
The EEOC enforces federal laws prohibiting employment discrimination. Further information about the Commission is available on its web site at www.eeoc.gov.


text:
Text Size Large SizeMedium SizeSmall Size Color Scheme Black SchemeWhite SchemeGrey SchemePaper Scheme
The Volturi are strong, they are powerful. And the Volturi are vampires-which means they can do almost anything. Vampires come 1st and humans are definitely below them on the food chain. so what do you think will happen when the volturi pay a surprise visit to Forks high school because somebody broke their promise???
- this is my scary dream that I had. O and disclaimer- bottom line is that I am not Stephenie Meyer. This means that I own zippo-natta-nothin. I just like to write :)
1. The scream
Rating 3.7/5 Word Count 607 Review this Chapter
"Edward, please?"I begged as I was eating my breakfast. Charlie was already at the police station and it was just me and Edward in my house.
"Bella, I would go with you, but I told you, I have to hunt some time." He answered me with pleading eyes, he wanted me to understand. I wanted him to come to school with me; it was the huge biology test that he was going to miss. It was also the same test that I have been studying with him for 7 nights. It was a huge portion of my grade, and I couldn't afford to fail Mr. Banner's class.
"Edward. How are you going to make it up?" I asked him. Mr. Banner said you couldn't take it another day, it was today or nothing. I was sure I had him this time. Instead he smiled at me.
"Apparently, I am allowed to take it in 2 days."
"What?" I gawked at him.
"Yes, I can take it in 2 days." He was still smiling at me; he knew I was in defeat.
"Well, alright then. But why not tomorrow?" I asked him.
"I won't be here tomorrow. I will be still hunting." he admitted.
"I know, it will make me anxious to be away from you, that's why Alice is going with me, she can check up on you. And she doesn't see anything bad." I came over and put his arms around me.
"I will be a phone call away, promise." He whispered.
"But that's not the same. I want you a millimeter away instead." I complained.
"I know, but I really need to go on a hunting trip. I will call you and I promise you will be fine. Now, do a good job on this test, and remember I love you." I said looking into my eyes. I tried to avoid his eyes, with one look I could give in easily. It was too hard, I had to look up.
"fine." I sighed.
"I love you." I added. He smiled and then he was out the door.
All I could think about was Edward leaving for his hunting trip; it was earlier this morning when we had that conversation. I was sitting in Mr. Banner's class, day dreaming. I was completely done with the test, and now I could relax.
I was the first one done with my test, which was a frightening thing, but I studied for this hard, hopefully I will do okay. I turned my head to look out the window. It was raining. I sighed and watched the raindrops slide down the dreary window.
It was then that I saw a flash of something gray. It looked like a gray cloak. It went faster than the speed of sound; if I blinked my eyes I would have missed it.
Panic struck me. I was glued in place. It was dead silent from everyone taking the test. There was only one person, or family that has gray cloaks that I knew of.
I could hear my heart beat, that was it, until I heard something else.
There was a human scream-a girls-only because of its high pitch. The girl who screamed sounded terrified and in pain.
I whipped my head around to where I heard the screaming, like so many other students around me.
Adrenalin made my brain more accurate, it made it work faster. I quickly clicked things together. There was only one option- the Volturi were in forks and I was without Edward.
This morning may have been the last time I ever saw him…..
- Author
- awsomealice94
- Rating
1 2 3 4 5
- Reviews
- 113
- Words
- 7912
- Views
- 1
- Published
- 13 May 07
- Updated
- 03 Nov 13
- Status
- Complete


text:
The Unspoken Opportunity: Marketing to Women
It's hard to believe but this month's "Marketing Tutorial" marks the beginning of this column's third year. I don't think either Club Industry or myself would have predicted such longevity but the demand by readers to provide them with hands-on marketing insights and examples has been inspiring. In year one, the column focused on how to create various marketing pieces such as direct mail and yellow pages. Year two focused on marketing to specific medical conditions such as asthmatics and diabetes. This year the column will be dedicated to marketing to specific populations. To start things off, this month's feature focuses on marketing to women.
The Women's Market
In the most recent State of the Health Club Industry report published by the International Health, Racquet & Sportsclub Association (IHRSA), statistics showed that 32.8 million Americans are paying dues to be members of health clubs. Of these members, 51.6 percent are women. Today, in all sectors, women are more important consumers than ever. According to some researchers, women buy or influence the purchase of 80 percent of all consumer goods. Tom Peters, long time business guru and respected consultant, believes that women represent one of the biggest growth opportunities for businesses in the future. And health clubs are no exception.
In her book EVEolution, Faith Popcorn outlines eight truths to successfully marketing to women. All of the "truths" begin with the premise that women and men are different, not just biologically, but "shop-ologically," as Popcorn refers to it. Because of the differences, Popcorn states that women need to be marketed to and sold to differently than their male counterparts. Such efforts, she promises, will not only win female consumers to one's business but also keep them as loyal customers for a long time.
As the owner of women-only weight loss centers who also has marketed and sold for years in co-ed environments, I know that much of what Popcorn states is absolutely true. Perhaps one of the more important things she emphasizes is something that these marketing tutorials have discussed numerous times. Specifically, successful marketing goes beyond the initial advertising to the fulfillment of the product or service. In other words, if you can't deliver what you advertise, don't bother bringing the consumer to your business in the first place!
Therefore, in discussing how to market to special populations, this column won't just discuss marketing campaigns and ad copy, but rather will also discuss sales approaches, club integration and general member service issues. As you read through, evaluate each area and determine what changes you need to make to successfully market to women.
It goes without saying that whatever advertising medium is used when marketing to women you still need to follow the basic steps to creating a successful piece. That is, create a compelling headline, clearly state the benefits, make a strong offer, add a guarantee when appropriate, have a definitive call to action by using a deadline or incentive and, when possible, make the offer better than risk free. (Refer to any of the previous columns for more specifics or access past "Marketing Tutorials" online at clubindustry.com.)
In addition to the basics, there are other things you will need in your efforts to advertise to women. First, you must remember that women like a softer approach to selling than men. Big, blocky letters and heavy borders just won't do it. Rather, women like softer colors (when possible); more feminine fonts; and tasteful photos that focus on groups and families rather than a skinny woman in a miniscule sports bra with a half naked, abdominal-wielding man in the background.
Secondly, know that women are much more apt to buy a product when then are referred to it by someone (even if they don't know the person but can relate to them). This means that testimonial-based advertising is key with women. Women are relationship builders and they love to hear about what others are doing. Creating an advertising campaign that features happy, female members of your club sharing a small story about their experiences will go a long way to attracting other women. (One time we used a staff member as the testimonial and people came in with the flyer in their hands saying, "I want to work with this person" because they related to her story and wanted her as their consultant.)
Finally, remember that women like the concept of trials. Today's woman juggles many things at once; therefore, she will want to make sure that a health club investment will fit into her lifestyle without sacrificing too many other things. Free trial periods, money-back guarantees and short-term programs give women a comfort level in trying out a facility at little or no risk.
Throughout these marketing tutorials we referred to such offers as "lowering the barrier to entry" and this strategy is more important than ever with women. Even in cases where she tries but doesn't buy, if you give a woman a great club experience not only will she tell others about you, but also she will be more likely to come back to you when her schedule permits a regular exercise program.
The Sales Approach
Just because your advertising efforts have gotten a woman through the club doors doesn't mean the marketing process ends. In fact, for a woman, it is just beginning. It's all about the relationship with a company that counts. One of the first and most important relationships is with a salesperson. Simply put, women hate to be "sold." Rather, they like to buy. In fact, even deeper than that, women love the process of buying. This is why a woman can go out for an entire day of shopping, come home with nothing but have had a fabulous time. (For a man this seems incomprehensible because you only go shopping when you "need" something, hence "you go, you find and you buy.")
Because the process of buying is so important to a woman, club salespeople need to approach the sale as a relationship building process. This means a number of important sales strategies need to be used. (This isn't to say that you wouldn't want to do all these things with male prospects, just that they MUST be done with female prospects in order for the relationship to be built.)
A more casual, "get to know you" introduction where time is spent letting the female prospect know what a visit entails as well as getting permission to move forward with the sales process.
A thorough and personal Needs Analysis should be done prior to any tour of the facility. This is a rapport-building process where the salesperson uncovers exactly why the woman is at the club — emotionally, not just logically. When done correctly this can take 20-40 minutes.
Every effort should be made to introduce female prospects to both staff and members of the club, allowing for interaction as well as questions the woman may want to ask. This type of connecting is very important for a woman when buying.
When possible, allow female members to go through a sample workout by meeting with a fitness staff member or even taking a class. At the very least, get the woman to physically try one or two pieces of equipment while touring the facility. This is particularly important because so many women are concerned about being able to use the equipment. Sampling will eliminate or reduce much of the worry and doubt.
During the tour it is imperative that the salesperson emphasize how the woman will be integrated into the club. This should include the details of her first full visit, any on-going instruction and/or club contact as well as discussing how she will be meeting other people easily and naturally. Remember that women like to be part of a group and the thought of going it alone will push them towards the door!
Finally, salespeople should avoid any type of hard closes with women. Pressuring them with "today only specials" or manipulative tactics will only enrage a woman and encourage thoughts of distaste for the salesperson. Ask any woman and she will tell you, "I didn't like the salesperson so I bought somewhere else." This is true even if she will be inconvenienced to buy elsewhere! Instead of hard closes, encourage discussion with the woman to understand what is holding her back and, most importantly, uncovering what needs to happen in order to move forward with the buying decision. (Please note that NOT hard closing should not be confused with lack of closing. There is a big difference.)
The Club Integration
Now that you have gotten a woman to buy a membership (or trial) at your club, the marketing process must still continue because, although she may have bought, she isn't yet convinced that you are who you said you were. In order to create a happy, long-term member, there are three things that you should be doing to ensure that a woman is adequately integrated into your facility.
First of all, offer a complete club orientation, which is much more than the typical fitness orientation. Specifically, a club orientation is typically a one-hour group orientation that will give the new member a complete run-down on the entire club's services and policies as well as making staff introductions. Such orientation is something that would be offered only two times a month but would be open to any new member. (One club got very creative and opened the Club Orientation to all missed guests. On any given orientation, four to eight missed guests would show up and about 80 percent of those would join!)
During the orientation visual aids and maps are used, appropriate handouts are given, time is allotted for questions and answers and refreshments are served at the end to promote interaction amongst the staff, new members and guests. Although both men and women attend the orientations, the women far outnumber the men. Perhaps it's the opportunity to network and meet people or maybe it is the desire to get comfortable with a new environment. Whatever the reason, offering these orientations seems to allow the women to integrate to the club more easily, resulting in a better feeling for the facility.
The second way to successfully integrate female members into your club is by offering them numerous fitness workouts as part of their membership. Where most clubs offer one to three workouts, why not just say, "We'll help you for as long as you need." Of course, the fear is that members will think that they get personal attention at each workout. This is an unnecessary fear so long as expectations are established from the on-set. Simply let all clients know that most people get anywhere from one to three instructional sessions with a fitness specialist (not a personal trainer), but that every client is different. If she needs six instructional sessions before she is comfortable, you will be glad to accommodate her. When done in a supportive, non-condescending tone, this will convey comfort and warmth to any female member.
The final way to successfully integrate female members into your club is by having a system for follow up phone calls to new members. This isn't a new idea and it certainly isn't rocket science but far too few clubs actually do it. By taking the time to call all new members at the one-week, three-week and six-week mark just to say, "Hi, how are you, can we do anything for you" will make a woman feel her business is appreciated. Further, such calls can also flush out any concerns or issues that she may have but has not been willing to discuss with anyone. Where a man is more likely to verbally express his unhappiness with something, a woman is more likely to just go away and never come back AND tell 10 friends about it in the process! The key, of course, is having a system to ensure such calls are made and are being handled well.
Member Services/Amenities
Even with the right advertising, sales approach and club integration strategies, there still are other member-service items that must be attended to for successful marketing to women. First of all, the overall design of the club can't be overlooked. Women are both visual and sensory beings. Therefore, the colors you choose and the lighting you utilize will have an important effect on her comfort level with the facility. Instead of simply painting the club with the colors of your logo (a trend that is 10 years old), bring in a color consultant to provide you with an up-to-date look. Even if you just do an update of the reception area to create a warm first impression, it will make a difference. Further, softer lighting can have dramatic impact at a low cost. And, even small things like the type of music being played and the volume at which it is delivered are important to creating a comfortable environment for female members. All of these smaller details add up to a large influence on a woman's buying decision.
The cleanliness of the club is also a key attraction (or detraction as the case may be). Even if a woman doesn't keep her house spotless, as a general rule, women frown upon facilities that are less than neat and tidy. Unfortunately, like any individual, businesses can become a bit blind to their own dust and clutter. Corners of the locker room don't get scrubbed, a light film of dust sits on the leaves of the plants and papers build up at the front desk and underneath employee workstations. For a woman there is nothing as nice as walking into a new home — fresh paint, a new carpet and no track marks on the tile floor! She's in heaven. Even the smell of a freshly cleaned home makes a woman feel more comfortable. This same concept holds true for women when as it relates to a club membership. The more you can make your facility seem "like new" the more at ease a woman will be when touring and the more comfortable she will be as a member. Ensure that carpets are regularly steam cleaned, extra paint is purchased to allow for touch-ups one weekend a month and that cleaning is never sacrificed. Never have the club smelling like a gym locker room — including the locker rooms!
Putting It All Together
Getting women to walk through the health club doors isn't something new to the industry. Further, as evidenced by the numbers of women who are currently members, fitness facilities are enjoying success in the women's market. This isn't to say, however, that clubs can't get even more women to join through better, more focused marketing efforts. By discovering and better understanding what women like in advertising, sales approaches and member services, clubs will position themselves to take full advantage of the growing women's market.


text:
PASSENGERS on this bus through Cumnor finished their journey with a bang.
The X30 caught fire in Kenilworth Road yesterday at 1.37pm and two fire engines were called to the scene.
Firefighters put out the blaze in the engine of the single-decker bus and all the passengers were accounted for with no injuries.
Kenilworth Road resident Brian Adams, 67, captured the drama on his camera.
He said: "The bus stopped at the stop and then some smoke started coming out of it followed by sparks.
"Very quickly it was engulfed in flames."
The bus was towed away at around 3.30pm.
A Stagecoach spokesman said the bus has been taken to its depot for investigation.


text:
Oh dear… this is not what was supposed to happen.
The page you were looking for no longer exists – but we can explain! This proud domain name once belonged to the Irish Times newspaper. Now it belongs to us. If you like reading about Ireland stick around or continue on to the Irish Times.
Excited your interest? There are airports throughout the Island with international arrivals. Discover airlines flying to Ireland from your location.
Got more questions about Ireland? We've got answers
From €995 per person sharing
From €57.00 per person, per night
From €159 p.p.s.
€210 per group (up to 12pax)
From €175 pp golf only
For €47.50 pp
From €170 total stay
For €110 Per Person Sharing
From £120.00 Per Couple Per Night
Booking direct lower price from £300 pps
From €18 - €30
Holiday ideas, news, offers… sign up for our ezine and we'll keep you in touch with Ireland.
Lose yourself in some of Ireland's most inspiring countryside and vibrant cities.
Want to know more? Ask a question in our Community, they're the people who know Ireland best.
For more information on travel and accommodation, attractions have a look at our brochures and maps.
If you're a visitor from the island of Ireland you may want to visit one of these sites… Otherwise proceed to Ireland.com
Share this link


text:
Teen Missing From Worland UPDATE
From the Thermopolis Independent Record,
MISSING - Becca Blackhawk, pictured here, has been missing since Tuesday afternoon in Worland. She is the 16-year old daughter of Liz and Garret Russell of Thermopolis. If anyone has any information on her whereabouts, please contact the Thermopolis Police Department at 864-3114.
More detail as available on K2 Radio.
UPDATE: We have just received word that missing 16-year-old Becca Blackhawk was found and is safe.


text:
WASHINGTON, Nov 8 (Reuters) - The House Oversight and Government Reform Committee issued a subpoena on Friday to compel Todd Park, the chief technology officer at the White House, to testify at a hearing next week about what went wrong with the Obamacare website.
The White House called the subpoena "unfortunate and unnecessary" and said that Park was busy fixing the website. The White House earlier had said he was willing to appear voluntarily in December.
"We had hoped the committee would work with us to find an alternative date to give Todd time to focus on the immediate task at hand: getting the website fixed," said Rick Weiss, a spokesman for the White House Office of Science and Technology.
"We are reviewing the subpoena and will respond as appropriate," Weiss said.
Darrell Issa, the California Republican who chairs the committee, told Park that he was the only administration witness at the Nov. 13 hearing who was "unwilling to appear voluntarily" and noted that he had taken time out to give an interview to the New York Times in early October.
"Millions of Americans have lost their health insurance," Issa wrote in a letter to Park.
"They deserve your sworn testimony before their elected representatives about what went wrong - not simply the media outlets that White House officials have deemed an appropriate use of your time," he said.
The HealthCare.gov website, which launched Oct. 1, was meant to be an easy way for Americans to shop for health insurance and see whether they were eligible for subsidies under President Barack Obama's signature healthcare program.
But it has been plagued by myriad technical woes, and contractors and outside experts have been working around the clock to try to make it work by the end of November so that Americans have enough time to sign up for insurance before deadlines in the law.
On Friday, Jeffrey Zients, the White House official charged to oversee the fixes, said the website is improving but is still "a long way from where it needs to be."
A successful healthcare IT developer before joining the Obama administration, Park has been part of the scramble to repair the website.
Earlier on Friday, the White House had scolded Issa for failing to justify why the hearing with Park could not be slated for December.
"There will be ample time to analyze why the technology behind the website did not perform well initially, and whether there are any lessons learned for federal IT acquisition policy that Congress may want to address," said Donna Pignatelli, assistant director for legislative affairs for the Office of Science and Technology Policy in a letter to Issa.
"Mr. Park is not going anywhere," Pigantelli had said. (Additional reporting By Karey Van Hall; Editing by Ken Wills)


text:
More:Interactive Travel Map | Trip Page | Background Briefing
Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton is visiting Mexico to participate in the first G-20 Ministers of Foreign Affairs informal meeting in Los Cabos, February 18-20.
The Secretary will discuss key issues the United States and other G-20 members face individually and as partners on global economic matters including principles for the international economic system, green growth and sustainable development, food security, and human development. Secretary Clinton will also hold meetings with counterparts to discuss bilateral issues.
The United States and G-20 partners share many opportunities and challenges and work collaboratively on a wide range of issues. This visit is an opportunity to reinforce close relations among nations and to identify common objectives and strategies to address global challenges and ensure global prosperity.


text:
The Argos have done their job — making their first hometown Grey Cup in 30 years.
Now it's time for Toronto to do its job — pretending it cared the whole time.
Some of you did. Believed, even.
The rest of us don't know any of you. Now that it's happened, we really wish we did. Then we could point at you and go, "I'm with this guy."
But even if you paid no attention at all, you know that you have to start now. This is your homework for the week: By Sunday, you should be able to fake being an Argo fan.
There will be a temptation on both sides of this divide — the originals and the newcomers — to get hysterical about "bandwagons." This is Toronto and they are a form of public transportation, so . . .
Let's try not to spend the whole week bickering with each other about this sort of thing. It's important that we recognize the real enemy here: Calgary.
Those smug jerks, with their sandbox full of oil and their completely rational mayor. I'm not sure if they've been lording it over us for years — I think of Calgary as the place you stop to pick up steaks on your way to a barbecue in Vancouver — but we should assume they've been trying. Let's try to think of this as a battle between their way of life (going out in public dressed like rodeo clowns) and our own (agreeing on nothing, excepting our united stand on rodeo clowns — we're against them).
They'll be all over downtown in a couple of days, walking around like someone just dropped nerve gas on Nashville, and all the evacuees ended up here. They will stop you on the street (God, they are so friendly). They'll want to talk. About football.
Your usual line to outsiders — "The CN Tower is that way" — isn't going to work here. These people are insistent. Their friendliness is a compulsion. They won't be able to let you leave without some sort of interaction.
Try to be nice. Remember the oil.
"Woooo, Stamps!" some hillbilly might say to you, possibly while picking at a banjo.
And you might say back, "The Grey Cup? Didn't the CFL already fix that for us in the off-season?"
No, wait. Don't say that. It's rude. It might be true, but it's rude.
How about: "We know this means a lot more to you than it does to us, so in the spirit of national comity we're hoping you win."
Hmmm. Actually, don't say that either. Again, it might be true. Toronto is wonderful and giving that way. But it's important that they suffer before they get what they want. Like we've suffered.
Maybe try this: "If Calgary is so great, then why does everybody from the Stampeders end up here?"
That's a good one because, unlike 97 per cent of sports arguments, it's based on objective truth. In shifty Eastern fashion, we stole their defensive co-ordinator, Chris Jones, and ended up with a half-dozen former Calgary players. We have built our Grey Cup pleasure palace on the corpse of their dying civic enterprise.
Don't say that last bit out loud.
Or go with another observable fact: the Argos have beaten the Stampeders in five straight games going back three seasons.
"Did you know that, Merle Haggard?"
He knows that. "Maybe you're not as good at Canadian football as you seem to think?"
You've got him now.
"Maybe you're not as good a Canadian as you seem to think?"
That's going too far.
You will also want to master a series of reassuring homilies that will make the average Calgarian comfortable in your presence, since they assume that everyone from Toronto is a regular practitioner of witchcraft.
"Ricky Ray is a proven winner, but it's been a while. He's hungry."
"Chad Kackert is a difference maker."
"Chad Owens is a wild card."
Don't think too hard about getting this right. Odds are all this will happen downtown, after you've been drinking. Just remember to pair "Chad mumblemumble" with a non-specific superlative.
Keep this whole thing football-centric. You're on firm ground there. Do not let it drift to hockey or it's all going to turn into a series of hosannas about Jarome Iginla, and you're going to be reduced to bitter tears of regret. We got Jeff Ware, and they got Jarome Iginla? It's like Wayne Newton ending up in Niagara Falls. If Canada really was the fair place CBC keeps insisting it is, Jarome Iginla should have been ours. Remember that when you're trying to work up some animus on Sunday.
Also, don't get into an exchange of connected ideas. You're new to this and you're going to get lost. Here's a trick: combine your gauzy platitudes with a few obscure facts about the Argos roster. People (especially Calgarians) will assume you're a genius.
"Joel Reinders played only eight games of football before he was taken in the NFL draft."
"Robert McCune served in Afghanistan."
"You know that defensive lineman Adriano Belli is notorious for kissing strangers. What you may not know is that it's considered very rude on this side of the country to let any stranger go unkissed."
Once you've gotten that one over on Calgary, you've won your own personal Grey Cup.


text:
The Philadelphia Federal Reserve Board posted their monthly business activity survey on Thursday. While the media was quick to jump on the headline number which did show a rise from an anemic 7.5 to 10.2 what was missed was the dive in the expectations of future activity by 16 points. As you can see in the chart below when future expectations dive - the current index tends to follow.
While the media dismissed the recent economic numbers out of Europe the manufactures in the Philly Fed region haven't. With big chunk of exports and profits coming from the Eurozone the recession that plagues the region is no trivial matter. If the future activity index continues to weaken we should see weaker numbers out of the current activity index in the months ahead.
The Empire Manufacturing Index that we saw earlier this week, while up over all, displayed weakness in six out of the nine underlying components. Of particular note was the weakness in new orders and backlogs which doesn't bode well for future economic strength. In today's Philly Fed report we witnessed employment drop by over 10 points from 11.6 to 1.1 which is definitely a sign of concern and prices paid rise which points to profit margin compression ahead.
With profit margins already pushing peaks for this cycle, and the financial markets pricing in extended economic growth, the weakening of margins due to pricing pressures puts investors at risk. Expectations for Q4 earnings were reduced by roughly 50% going into the earnings season and the beat rate of those reduced expectations has still been extremely weak. The markets are currently advancing on hopes of a resolution in Greece but even if that is done it is likely that the repricing of risk in the face of weakening margins will be just as damaging.


text:
Need an Interpreter in Riverside, California?
Serving Clients In Riverside, California.
Interpreting generally consists of verbally translating a message from one language into another, to another person or group of people, in real time. From coast-to-coast, in a variety of settings, and in multiple languages.
Our goal is to exclusively utilize interpreters who are work authorized in the U.S. and reside in local communities as Riverside, California. It is our priority to ensure quality and exceed industry standards for all of the interpreting work that we provide.
We interpret for clients on a regular basis in Riverside, California and assist them with:
a. Medical Interpreting in Riverside, California
Business Translation
Legal Translation Solutions
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
How we serve the Riverside area


text:
A neurologist is a doctor who specializes in treating diseases of the nervous system. The nervous system comprises the central and peripheral nervous system. This complex system involves the spinal cord and the brain.Illnesses, disorders, and injuries that involve the nervous system frequently require a neurologist's treatment,also neurologist is the medical specialty concerned with the diagnosis and treatment of disorders of the nervous system, which includes the brain, the spinal cord, and the nerves.
Mohsen M. Hamza, M.D. Neurology and Sleep Center for Adults & Children
Neurological Associates of West Los Angeles
UCLA Neurology Department
Dr. Sheldon Jordan, MD - Neurological Associates of West Los Angeles
Edward Barton, MD, FABPN
Dr. Marisa Chang, MD - Neurological Associates of West Los Angeles
Chow William MD
Singh Ravinder MD
Neurological Associates of Burbank : Ahed Hanna MD
Dr. Edward O'Connor, MD - Neurological Associates of West Los Angeles
Dr. Clifford Segil, DO
Dr. Russ Shimizu, MD - Neurological Associates of West Los Angeles
Beverly Hills Pain Institute and Neurology / Guven Uzun, M.D.
Neurology & Rehabiltation Med: Ludwig Barry I MD
Chiropractic Neurology Center
Daniel Chang Neurology
UCLA Neurology Outpatient Clinic Santa Monica
Grigor M. Harutunian, M.D.
Ucla Neurological Services
Northridge Neurological Center
Western Neurological Associates: Fawaz Faisal, M.D.
Jain Ravin MD
Southern California Neurology
Baloh Robert MD
Encino Neurological Medical
Orfuss Carl J MD
Dr. Ronald S. Gabriel, MD
Jerome P. Lisk, M.D. (Southern California Movement Disorder Specialists)
Andiman Ronald M MD
Cohen Hart C M MD
USC Neurology: Burnett Margaret E MD
Santa Monica Neurological: Woo Andrew MD
Dr. Raafat S. Iskander, MD
Tower Neurological Services: Adams Cameron R MD
Southern California Neurologic: Stokol Collin MD
Dr. Phillip C. Ahn, MD
Dr. Daniel Franc, MD - Neurological Associates of West Los Angeles
Jacob Chodakiewitz
Neurology-Pediatric Neurology
Dr. George J. Rederich, MD
Santa Monica Neurological
Ucla Neurology Department: Choe Meeryo C MD
Dr. David B. Kudrow, MD
Santa Monica Neurological: Amos Edwin MD
Dr. Doojin Kim MD
Dr. William G. Buxton, MD
UCLA Neuro-Oncology: Cloughesy Timothy MD
Peter Lorber, M.D.
Pediatric Neurology: Sankar Raman MD
Tim K Cha MD
Dr. Natalie Diaz, MD
Rovner Daniel MD
David Scharf Md Inc
Dr. Frisca L. Yan-Go, MD
Nerses Sanossian, MD
Dr. Monquen Huang
Dr. Ezekiel Fink, MD
Mitchell Wendy G MD
Arthritis & Back Pain Center: Porter Verna R MD
Dr. Barbara G. Vickrey, MD
For more results of Neurologist In Los Angeles,California click here: http://us.wowcity.com/losangeles/?what=Neurologists
In life there are an infinite number of career opportunities for people to pursue in so many different, vast, and constantly evolving fields. It is important for a person to look ahead for the future and think of jobs that might interest them. Investigating potential careers allows a person to set a course for the future depending on what qualifications one might need to be successful in a certain career.As long as we can help others for our profession,ita a relief i think.


text: KNT, I am sure people have constructed mathematical models for computers (this is a specialization in many computer science programs), but there are actually benchmark tools available to realistically measure various performance related aspects of clusters and parallel architectures. See for example the NAS parallel benchmarks, SPEC benchmarks, and LINPACK benchmarks. I haven't come across a simple mathematical formula to directly measure the "power" (which is quite abstract actually) of a cluster. Although, you can possibly quantitatively measure aspects like the aggregate network bandwidth, or the total FLOPs of your cluster by using some formula, or a simple program (see for example Ian Foster's book on Designing and Building Parallel Programs to get an idea of performance calculations), the above benchmarks will more accurately measure these aspects of your cluster and give you a better picture. Most of these benchmarks are freely available (in binary format as well). I am sure you will find useful hints for performance calculations if you look in their documentation. And, fyi, people use these benchmarks to measure the performance of their clusters to get to the Top 500 list. Hope that helps. > -----Original Message----- > From: beowulf-admin at beowulf.org > [mailto:beowulf-admin at beowulf.org] On Behalf Of KNT > Sent: Friday, February 07, 2003 11:52 AM > To: beowulf at beowulf.org > Subject: Question about custers > > > Greetz! > I wanted to ask if there's a way of theoreticaly calculating a cluster > power by a mathematical formula, basing on the nodes procesor > type, ram, > etc.? Assuming also that the components of each node can be different. > > -Thanks from the above > KNT > -- > ------------------<<KNT>>------------------ > ~ zajcewl at poczta.wp.pl ~ knt at klub.chip.pl ~ > ~ ~ knt at pf.pl ~ > ~ GG:3418267 ~ ICQ: 99730430 ~ > ~ Registered Linux User: 300900 ~ > ~ Registered Linux Machine Number: 186168 ~ > ------------------------------------------- > > _______________________________________________ > Beowulf mailing list, Beowulf at beowulf.org > To change your subscription (digest mode or unsubscribe) > visit http://www.beowulf.org/mailman/listinfo/beowulf >


text:
Senjo-Color basic body paint 75ml
Senjo-Color Basic Body Paint 75ml water based for brush and airbrush use from 0.6 bar and nozzles from 0.15mm, the Senjo BASIC evenly over a large surface area or fine lined spray. Water-soluble, high-yield and finely pigmented bodypainting color for brush and airbrush.
Product Rating Senjo-Color Basic Bodypaint 75ml - wine redThere's no rating yet
Rate article


text:
Urania's Desk
by Best
Ideal for pastel painting! Originally designed for world-famous pastelist Urania Christy Tarbet, this desk is the answer for the pastel painter who seeks convenience and organization. What looks like an unobtrusive hutch or TV console when not in use blooms like a lotus into a variety of pastel storage trays and much needed workspace and storage areas. A quality adjustable easel is attached to the back of the desk and folds up when not in use. Urania's Desk is the perfect companion for the oil painter or watercolorist as well. Closed height 1 in. Closed width 36 in. Depth 20 3/4 in. Features 26 in. x 18 in. x 1 1/2 in. pivoting drawers that will hold a variety of pastel sticks or paint tubes. Doors open to support weight of swinging drawers. 2 large stainless steel canisters are included with space available for an additional 2 canisters. Maximum canvas height 36 in. Easel will adjust from flat to a forward tilt. Ships assembled. #880017
Ask a question about Urania's Desk Ask a question about this product
Be the first to write a review on this product!
Please wait...
You May Also Like...
How to get VIP Club Prices
Anyone can be a VIP Member with:
Only $25/year
Your email will not be shared. We will only use your email address to respond to your question. When asking your question, please be as descriptive as possible, it will allow us to give you the most accurate answer possible.
Please wait...
Please wait...