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Confessions of a Las Vegas Cage Cashier
Like everything else in Vegas, a casino cage operates 24 hours every day. The cashiers are responsible for buying back chips, redeeming markers, cashing checks, providing cash advances on credit cards, keeping the gaming tables stocked, adhering to all state gaming regulations and balancing it all at the end of each shift. Within a casino cage are several banks, including the chip bank, the front-line cashiers and the main bank, which must balance all the monies taken in and handed out.
My name is Leslie and I worked for three years as a cage cashier for the Mirage Hotel on the Las Vegas Strip, starting at age 29. I was trained by the casino and then began my job in the position, which was fast-paced, stressful and rewarding. I was responsible for safeguarding large sums of other people's money, while at the same time providing for the needs of celebrities, sports figures, politicians and even an astronaut.
In addition to counting chips quickly and paying out accurately, I had to be on guard for people attempting to defraud the house.
No such thing as coincidence
Nothing sends up a red flag like coincidence. One Saturday night, the cage was busy as usual. A woman came to my window and requested $2,000 on her MasterCard. Her driver's license said she lived on Third Street in Oklahoma City, Okla., a state from which we seldom had guests. She took the money and went to the craps table next to the cage, where she lost it in four rolls of the dice and returned to my window for another $2,000. While waiting for the form to print, I glanced over at the ID held by the cashier beside me. Her customer was getting $2,000 on a credit card and her license listed her address as the same numbered house, but on Fourth Street, also in Oklahoma City. The two never looked at each other.
I said to my customer, "Wow, what a coincidence, you two live a block away from each other and are both in Las Vegas. Do you know each other?" The two women looked at each other and shook their heads no. When they left the counter, I advised my supervisor of the coincidence. She sent out a bulletin to all the casinos. Within an hour, four couples were apprehended for credit-card fraud -- according to their driver's licenses they resided on Second, Third, Fourth and Fifth Streets in Oklahoma City.
Lost in translation
A couple came to the casino cage on the credit side to fill out an application. The husband informed the clerk that he and his wife did not speak any English. The clerk reached for the form, grabbed a pen and started screaming the questions at the guest. Frightened by her earsplitting pitch, the couple backed away from the counter. The clerk continued to get louder, while the customers said nothing. I walked over and asked if I could help; the man apologized and again stated that he did not speak any English.
I said, "Denise, why are you screaming the credit application at him?"
Flustered and hoarse she answered, "He does not speak English."
I said, "Denise, he is not deaf, he is French, he does not understand English no matter how loudly you shout it."
I contacted a French-speaking casino host who was able to help.
There can be only one
One of the other cage cashiers, David, fancied himself a movie buff, frequently arguing with me over bits of dialogue or unmemorable scenes from films. One evening, while working next to me, a customer came to his window. I overheard him say, "Sir, you have given me a driver's license in one name and a credit card in another; I cannot process your transaction."
I looked up, just to see who would be so reckless as to present conflicting identification. I immediately recognized the guest and his wife, both movie actors. I raised my index finger to indicate "just a moment" to the customer.
I said, "David, is one of the names 'Christopher Lambert'?"
He said, "Yes, it is."
I said, "Give him the money."
David asked, "Do you know him?"
I said with a smile, "Yes, I recognize him, he is the star of 'Highlander,' and there can be only one."
A demanding job
Casinos are very noisy. When paying a customer, cashiers do not count aloud because they will disturb or confuse the cashier next to them. Therefore, it is important to establish a rhythm when laying the bills down, allowing the customer to count along with you. One rule in a casino is that once the money has completely left your hands, it belongs to the customer. Thus, you must establish eye contact to make sure they are in agreement with the count before you take your hands away. If the customer appears puzzled or uncertain, you snatch the money back and count it out again.
My time spent as a Las Vegas cage cashier was the most fun I ever had at work. There was never a dull moment. I even received a commendation for averting fraud. If you can learn to count chips with finesse, remain accurate under pressure, not feel intimated by intoxicated celebrities and keep your head with millions of dollars at stake, I would highly recommend it as a great job.
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The Shops – Destinations – The Abyss
The Abyss has been relocated•March 18, 2013 • Leave a Comment
Hydrogen Oxide•January 14, 2011 • 5 Comments
Hey minions. Last post for a while. I am working on a new project separate from <TheAbyss>. I will let you guys in on it soon. All you need to know is it's gonna be huge! So get excited. 🙂
Until then, you have this to be excited about:
Comes with a crazy walk animation (optional) that will make for a few laughs. Great fun if you're into that. I can't take all the credit for this. Saturn Alchemi and I took on this project together. We wanted to do something out of the ordinary and I am pretty thrilled about the outcome. I hope you guys have fun with it as much as we did.
Update•January 13, 2011 • 2 Comments
Everything is sorted out and I am ready to get back to work. 🙂
Thank you LL!
Dear x Linden,•January 12, 2011 • 2 Comments
If you happen see this, please help me out if you can. All of my accounts have been frozen, including several of my friends'. I have submitted a ticket with a photo identification. The case number is 01008609. I have still not heard back. One of my friends needs her account back urgently because she is losing a lot of money.
I do not understand the reasoning behind this decision. I have not violated the TOS and neither have any of my friends. I can only figure this is some kind of conspiracy. I would really appreciate an explanation.
Doing a bit of research and seeing others in the same predicament over virtually petty matters (no pun intended), and not hearing back from Linden Lab for months if at all, has me a bit paranoid and disappointed with the way you are handling things. Something needs to be done about that don't you think?
All in all, I am passionate about Second Life and would like to continue being a part of it.
Thank you!
Mars Absent
Project Themeory: The Weird Awards•November 7, 2010 • 1 Comment
Yes, that is a fetus inside a jar.. with straps attached so you can wear it on your back for your convenience.
I'll leave this marked for L$75 for 48 hours at the teleport spot.
ID_0000•October 21, 2010 • 6 Comments
I am in the middle of redoing the way <TheAbyss> is set up. The goal is to make trying to find things not suck. So for now, you can get this skin+shape at the Call for Couture Festival. Skin tone is light/mod and the eyes I used are from ID_1208. I'll make more skin tones pretty soon.
Oh, and hair if you want to finish off the "chaosity" concept.

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Now, I know this is usually a place reserved for books and I promise to get back to that soon. But reading a book a week is something I am currently behind on because I spent this last week reading two different blogging related eCourses. I mentioned one of them in my things I love post last week but today I want to really give you a review of what I love about these eCourses.
Blog Life eCourse from A Beautiful Mess
Let's start with the big one: Blog Life eCourse from A Beautiful Mess. I was curious about this course because I had taken their previous eCourse on blogging and having seen how far they have come in just a few short years, I knew there was a lot they could share in this eCourse.
First off, the format of how this eCourse is created is really well laid out. It is very text heavy but they have the chapters organized well, it is easy to see where you left off, they included some gorgeous photos so you don't get too overwhelmed by text, and they have video included as well. It is always interesting to read the more personal views of those who are successful at their craft, A Beautiful Mess has had incredible success over the few years but in this course they are honest and insightful on where they may have made mistakes and that is not only beneficial to read and learn from but it makes it more comforting that there may be mistakes.
The price on this eCourse is a little on the higher end of eCourses out there. While it does have a lot of useful information and solid activities (or 'homework') to help you grow and develop your blog, it may not be the best eCourse for someone who is just starting out. I found this to be useful because I had a foundation in a lot of the subject matter already but if I was just starting out I think this course might be a little intimidating. I would say this is a great course for someone who has the basics down and wants to grow and develop from there.
Spark eCourse from Campfire Chic
Be prepared: I am about to rave like a fangirl about this eCourse, if you can't handle that turn back now. Kam has long been one of my favorite bloggers out there, she has a solid newsletter for bloggers, has created an awesome app to help you stay inspired in writing and blogging, and now with her Spark eCourse she is giving you access to 30 days of tips and insight to rekindle your blogging passion or take your blog to the next level.
Full disclosure: I am only on Day 6 of this 30 day eCourse and I plan on writing another post once I am done but I wanted to share my experience so far because it has been so positive. The course is formatted as daily e-mails that not only give you tips, tricks, and insight but also activities and lessons to help you dig deeper and resources to extend your learning. While some of the things she has you do in the lessons seem really simple and straightforward at times, you will realize that she is having you do them as part of the course because they are essential things you need to do that you probably have been putting on the back burner. I really love this course and cannot wait to see what that full 30 days has in store. While she markets this for bloggers who are in a rut, I think it is great for all bloggers and the price really can't be beat.
Have you tried either of these eCourses? What did you think?


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SOUTH PORTLAND — At the age of 18, Dennis Fitzgibbons sustained a spinal cord injury that left him paralyzed from the waist down.
But thanks to a program similar to the one being offered at Alpha One, a South Portland-based center for independent living, Fitzgibbons was able to maintain his independence, continue driving and be a productive member of society.
"I can't tell you how important that is," said Fitzgibbons, Alpha One's chief executive officer. "It's really key to independence."
Last week, the federal government awarded a five-year grant of $350,000 so Alpha One can strengthen its adaptive driving evaluation program and expand its outreach to under-served populations, like young people, by using social networking.
Fitzgibbons, 59, said the group will use some of that funding to reach people with disabilities who are transitioning from adolescence to adulthood, typically those between the ages of 14 and 20.
That demographic is particularly important, he said, since those people typically are getting ready to move out of their parents' homes. Without learning valuable life skills, many could find themselves in assisted living centers.
"We do everything we can to keep people from going into nursing homes," Fitzgibbons said.
Fitzgibbons said the best way to reach out to younger people is through social networking sites like Twitter and Facebook.
Established in 1978, Alpha One provides independent living services to about 4,000 disabled adults and children throughout the state. It is based at 127 Main St. in South Portland, but it also has offices in Bangor and Presque Isle.
Most of Alpha One's board members are disabled. The organization has an annual budget of $3.5 million, mostly from federal sources, and relies on a staff of 36 workers to service the entire state.
Fitzgibbons said Alpha One works with people with cognitive, developmental, sensory and physical disabilities. The center is unique in that it provides services based on personal goals their clients set for themselves.
Fitzgibbons said clients sometimes don't reach those goals.
"We also support a person's right to fail," he said, "which is often denied to people with disabilities."
Alpha One will typically offer their clients an assessment, whether it's gauging ability to drive a car or use a restroom in their own home. The center then works with clients to identify potential funding sources to pay for upgrades necessary to maintain the clients' independence.
Fitzgibbons said financial assistance can come in the form of grants, or low-interest loans through the Finance Authority of Maine. Regardless, it is up to the client to solicit bids for their project, whether installing equipment in a car or adding a ramp to a home and overseeing the construction project.
"We're teaching skills and building confidence," he said. "The client is always in control."
The center is planning on using some of the new federal grant money this year to replace its specially equipped driver education car, a 1994 Chevy Euro.
Finances often prohibit people from making the necessary changes to live independently, according to occupational therapist Ketra Crosson, who is also a licensed driver education teacher.
To buy a vehicle retrofitted to be driven by someone who is paralyzed from the waist down can cost about $40,000, Crosson said. Such retrofits include a hand-operated lever for the accelerator and brake, and handle extensions for turn signals, windshield wipers and emergency brake.
While the center assesses the driving abilities of up to 75 people a year, only about half of them complete the training and end up on the road, she said.
But sometimes clients don't need to actually take to the road to achieve the overall objective.
"Sometimes, just knowing they can drive is enough," Crosson said.
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Rolling into Summer
Bowhunting season is only about three months away for us North Dakotan's. It is a pretty long season from the end of August through the second week of January. But there is no shortage of deer, even though more are taken each year by bowhunters.
So as we come closer to another season, there are a few items I would like to point out to everyone. The Roscoby Riser Cam is now in stock. This camera shoots to an SD card and screws into your bow instead of a stabilizer. Actually, it also acts like a stabilizer as they needed to dampen vibrations as much as possible for the sake of better video. They are in stock in low quantities. Get one while they are available!
Probably not for the average bowhunter, but if you are investing a lot of money into a hunt, you want your equipment to be top notch. The Carbon Express Aramid-KV is probably the toughest arrow out there. Built with Kevlar, they are as closer to being indestructible than any arrow before it. Spine and consistency are very good, keeping with the Carbon Express reputation.
The last product I want to mention is the Tru Fire Switch Blade broadhead. It is a rear deploying expandable. The tip pushes back and the blades sweep out. To reset the head, just pull the tip back out. It is an ingenious design that I think will catch on.
If you see a note above a product that says "Call for Special Pricing", do just that if you are interested. You may save yourself quite a bit of money.
Now, what do we do up here in ND in the winter? Well, here is a little video of my nine year old son watching his seven year old brother...


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Knights claim senior night mat win over Mustangs
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By CAREY FOX Times Sports Editor The Northview wrestling team is a little shorthanded with some injuries and illness as the holidays approach, but the Knights aren't using that as an excuse as the team followed up its invitational win over the weekend with a dual match win over a conference foe...
Patriots drill Northview in girls hoops
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BY CLAY CUNNINGHAM Times Staff Reporter TERRE HAUTE -- The Northview Lady Knight came out flat and never recovered, taking a 62-29 pounding at the hands of Terre Haute North Tuesday night. The Patriots took command early, taking a 9-2 lead in the first two-and-a-half minutes of play. They pushed the lead to 20-5 by periods' end and had a commanding 37-14 lead going into the half...
Mr. and Mrs. Joe DeLorme
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Mr. and Mrs. Joe DeLorme will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary Dec. 27, 2009. They were married Dec. 27, 1959, at New Hope Baptist Church, south of Clay City, by Rev. Leonard Houston. Mrs. DeLorme is the former Ann Sinders. Mr. DeLorme retired in 1999 from Black Lumber in Sullivan, as Office Manager. Mrs. DeLorme retired in 2002 from Clay City High School as a cook...
Mr. and Mrs. John L. Walker
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Mr. and Mrs. John L. Walker will be celebrating their 60th wedding anniversary with an open house hosted in their honor from 2-4 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 20, at the Brazil YMCA Community Room. Rev. Boston married John and the former Wanda L. Reed on Dec. 15, 1949, in Brazil...
Mr. and Mrs. Joshua Hensley
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Leslie Dodson, daughter of Robert and LaVonne Dodson, Center Point, and Joshua Henlsey, son of Terry and Amy Hensley, Rockville, were married Sept. 19, 2009, at Centenary United Methodist Church, Terre Haute. The double ring ceremony was officiated by Pastor Jeff Bridgewater...
Mr. and Mrs. Clinton Galbraith
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Lauren Evangeline Martin and Clinton Todd Galbraith were united in marriage on Oct. 24, 2009, in Gainesville, Ga. Lauren is the daughter of David and Lisa Martin, Lula, Ga. Clinton, formerly of Brazil, is the son of Ron and Floy Galbraith, Brazil. Kathryn Martin, sister of the bride, was maid of honor. Dane Galbraith, brother of the groom, was the best man...
Paxton Michael Kester
(Births ~ 12/15/09)
Michael and Ashley Kester, Brazil, are proud to announce the birth of their son, Paxton Michael Kester. Paxton came into the world at 2:03 p.m., Oct. 6, 2009, at Union Hospital, Terre Haute. He weighed 6 pounds, 13 ounces, and was 21 inches long. Maternal grandparents are Larry and Suzanne Tucker, Brazil. Maternal great-grandparents are Shirley Roeschlein and the late Elbert Roeschlein, Rex and Marilyn Tucket, and the late Richard and Joan Hoffman, all of Brazil...
Sight at night
(Local News ~ 12/15/09)
Members from local emergency response agencies attended night-goggle vision training sessions conducted by Air Evac at the St. Vincent Clay Hospital annex building Monday, and Dec. 7. Instructor Tim Jenkins, with assistance from Air Evac Flight Nurse Lori Mayle, showed the class how to properly wear the new helmets with the night vision equipment attached. ...
Tom W. Decker
(Obituary ~ 12/15/09)
Tom W. Decker, 82, Spanish Fort, Ala., passed away Dec. 13, 2009, at Westminster Village, following a long battle with cancer. Tom was born in Brazil in 1927, to Dr. and Mrs. Joseph L. Decker. He graduated from Brazil High School in 1945. His love for the piano gave happiness to many. He had also written many Christian books...
Mary C. Harden
(Obituary ~ 12/15/09)
Mary C. Harden, 97, Clay City, died Dec. 12, 2009, at 11:15 p.m., at Southwood Health and Rehabilitation Center. She had been a resident there for several years. She was born July 4, 1912, in Clay County, the daughter of John E. Woodburn and Emma Dalton Woodburn. ...
John Robert Cassidy
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John Robert Cassidy, 76, Brazil, died at 5:50 p.m., Monday, Dec. 14, 2009, at St. Vincent Clay Hospital. He was born Dec. 26, 1932, as the son of James Lawrence and Mamye Beatty Cassidy. Following high school he served in the U.S. Army until his honorable discharge. He worked as a truck mechanic and at Jackson Twp. School until his retirement. He married Carol Sue Hofman and she survives him...
Substitute positions available with CCSC
(Local News ~ 12/15/09)
Interested individuals looking for custodial substitute work at Clay City Elementary and Clay City Jr./Sr. High School should contact Mindy Godsey at the Clay Community School Corporation Central Administration Office in Knightsville between the hours of 8 a.m.-4 p.m...
'What a blockhead'
(Local News ~ 12/15/09)
Students at Jackson Township Elementary performed a Christmas classic Tuesday in front of a packed audience. Fifth-grade students presented "A Charlie Brown Christmas," in which Lucy (left), portrayed by Tatem Dyar, tries to diagnose Charlie Brown's fear, played by Noah Short. Kimberly Gleason Photo...
Board updated on project financing
(Local News ~ 12/15/09)
During the Thursday meeting of the Clay Community School Board of Trustees, Supt. Dan Schroeder updated the board on the financing of the building renovation project. The bonds to finance the project were sold Dec. 9. "I was quite elated," Schroeder said. "This is my 15th year as Superintendent, obviously not all here, but these are the lowest bond rates in any building project that I have ever been associated with."...
Eels shoot well, but fall to Cloverdale
(High School Sports ~ 12/15/09)
Eels struggled with press, fall to Clovers By CAINE GARDNER For the Brazil Times CLOVERDALE -- It's not often that a team shoots greater than 50 percent, including five second half three point buckets, and finds themselves on the losing end of a contest, but that's the position Clay City found itself in Tuesday at Cloverdale. The Eels shot 56 percent from the field, yet fell to the Clovers 70-55 to drop to 3-2 on the season...
Officials looking for missing man
(Local News ~ 12/15/09)
VIGO COUNTY -- Authorities are looking for information about a case involving the recent disappearance of a Brazil resident. According to the Indiana State Police, Charles Raymond Chumley Jr., 30, has been missing since Tuesday, Dec. 8. Around 11:45 p.m., Chumley reportedly left his wife in a vehicle in the driveway of a family member's home at 11300 East Davis Drive in the Seelyville area and walked into a nearby wooded area...
Katelynn Joleen Mullenix
(Births ~ 12/15/09)
Matt and Amanda Mullenix, Cloverdale, are proud to announce the birth of their daughter, Katelynn Joleen Mullenix. Katelynn came into the world at 1:26 a.m., Dec. 8, 2009, at the St. Vincent Women's Center. She weighed 5 pounds, 10 ounces, and was 19 and three-quarters inches long...
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Cumberland County school officials are finalizing criteria to determine which teachers are offered a four-year contract and raises in exchange for their tenure.
The General Assembly passed legislation in July that phases out tenure and establishes a system to reward the best teachers.
The bill requires school boards to offer four-year contracts with raises to 25 percent of the teachers who were rated as "proficient" under the state's evaluation system.
Legislators allocated $10.2 million for annual merit pay raises for effective teachers. Teachers could earn an additional $5,000 over four years, according to the bill.
Teachers must have taught in their school districts for three years. Those offered a contract must decide by June 30, 2014, and agree to surrender their career status.
Tenured teachers who reject the contract or who aren't offered one will keep their career status until July 1, 2018.
Employees who are paid on a state teacher pay scale - such as guidance counselors, media coordinators, social workers and central office staff - also are eligible.
Superintendent Frank Till Jr. plans to discuss Cumberland County schools' method to identify employees during the school board's Personnel Committee meeting Jan.7.
"We would like to get a consensus of the board that our approach is correct and fair," Till said.
One of the criteria will be the employees' last three evaluations, he said.
"We are looking at trying to put some numerical values on different factors," Till said.
Once employees are identified, a list will be verified by school administrators, he said.
About 1,210 Cumberland County school employees would be eligible for the four-year contract, Till said. Contracts will be offered to employees in the spring.
School officials will offer the four-year contracts and money only once, he said.
Till is uncertain how many teachers will take the offer.
"I know that some have advocated that people not do it," Till said. "I am not sure if that is realistic."
Some teachers question whether it's worth waiving their tenure.
Tamika Kelly, an elementary music teacher at Morganton Road Elementary School, said tenured teachers would have the right to challenge their dismissal for the next four years.
"It's hard to say what's going to happen in the next two years," Kelly said. "I have tried to encourage teachers not to give up their status. I don't feel it's worth the money due to so many changing requirements. It's an interesting predicament to be in as a teacher."
Kelly said the legislation has created confusion among educators.
"They don't know how it will play out," she said. "It seems to foster competition in an area where it works better when teachers are working together."
Teachers also have expressed concerns about the criteria varying from county to county. Each school district will determine its criteria for offering contracts.
Moore County school officials are meeting with teachers and administrators to determine the criteria, said Tim Lussier, the system's spokesman.
Joseph Sorce, president of the Cumberland County Association of Educators, said the process is not the way to reward educators.
"I really don't think there is a fair way to do it," he said. "It's pitting teachers against other teachers."
Sorce said, "I just wish it would go away."
Superintendents across the state have taken the position that teachers need a pay raise, Till said.
"This is not the way to sort out the best of the best. That is the message that we are sending to the legislature," Till said. "This is not the way to deal with teachers right now. We need the base pay raised."
The North Carolina Association of Educators and six public school teachers filed a lawsuit Dec. 17 challenging legislation that phases out tenure. The lawsuit alleges that the repeal of tenure violates the federal and state constitutions by eliminating basic due process rights. Tenure gives teachers the right to know why they are being disciplined or fired, and the right to a hearing.
"We will watch and monitor the lawsuit until someone tells us not to go forward," Till said.
Staff writer Venita Jenkins can be reached at firstname.lastname@example.com or 486-3511.


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Thursday, July 3, 2014
Slán Mr. O' Connor
Its with great sadness we bid fair well to Mr. O' Connor, who is retiring from Scoil Realta na Maidine after 39 years teaching with us. Enjoy your retirement, no doubt we'll meet you walking in the park. You'll be greatly missed.
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Hurling in Scoil Realta na Maidine
Did you know our senior boys had hurling coaching. As you can tell they had a great time in the sun,
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HeritageTtrail 5th & 6th
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You know how I feel how important it is to bring your audience early into the process. You know how I think it is critical to let people know what is that you love and appreciate. You know that I believe that it is no longer about just the film, but about the ongoing conversation. And of course it is obvious that I think that none of us can afford to just make good work, but that we need to make better films.


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The Louisiana Department of Justice is divided into the following divisions:
Administrative Services
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Administrative Services
Coordinates the department's budget, legislative affairs, and department planning and performance.
Director: Elise Cazes
Provides legal representation to the state, its departments and agencies, boards and commissions, and statewide elected officials.
Director: Angelique Freel
Assists federal, state, and local agencies in the investigation and prosecution of a wide range of criminal matters.
Director: Pat Magee
Oversees all department operations. Houses the Communications Division and the Solicitor General's Office.
Chief Deputy Attorney General: Bill Stiles
Serves as the principal liaison between the Attorney General's Office, the media, and the public.
Director: Millard Mul
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Coordinates the involvement of the Attorney General's Office in cases before the United States Supreme Court, assists the Louisiana Department of Justice in preparing and presenting appellate cases in state and federal courts, directly handles select appeals, and coordinates the involvement of the Attorney General's Office with Amicus Curiae briefs.
Director: Liz Murrill
Serves as legal advisor and legal representative to all Louisiana gaming regulatory agencies.
Director: Chris Hebert
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Provides follow-up investigation services for Criminal Division; responds to requests for investigative assistance from any government agency; and provides investigative services in white collar crime and public corruption.
Director: Joe Picone
Provides legal representation to the state, its officers, agents, employees, boards, and commissions in all tort claims seeking damages, whether or not covered by the State's Self-Insurance Fund.
Director: Sonia Mallett
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So I'm getting beaten back a bit by humans in platinum league so I thought I'd slow down and go back to fighting comps. Since I'm an achievement whore I thought I'd inform you on my findings. (over 2000 gamer points woo i'm a nerd!)
The 4v4's where you play as all of the same race vs all the same race had me puzzled. I was playing with 4 zerg vs 4 terran. I could not win. My allies kept losing overlords to marines and their marauders slaughtered our roaches. I really thought Terran had an unfair advantage over zerg. However, 4 protoss had no problem against 4 terran. Ends up the game is designed so hard comps counter hard comps of different races. Use the following combos for easy wins.
4 protoss wins against 4 terran
4 zerg wins against 4 protoss
4 terran wins against 4 zerg
Unless you really turtle up and get ready to take on a 4v1 game, I think this is the way to do it. I'm going to try the same concept on very hard and insane.
Some more stuff!
You can rack up achievements fast against medium and hard computers by using blitz tactics. Play as random against medium comps since your win gets counted twice under your race as random and whatever race you come up as. Plus you get the win in five minutes blitz achievement. I do it by sending one of my first probes to build two proxy gateways in my enemy's base. I win in less than five minutes every time. Haven't tried it against vry hard or insane yet.
Two achievements for 1 game, play a 3v3 on hard where all of your races are different and all the enemy's races are different. Easy to do.
Then FFA's are easy, just watch what everyones doing and those are most of the comp achievements that don't include playing 100 games of sc2.
I think you might be enjoying this game. I haven't played in a week and I suck!
I think I might take a break. My principal ally Gabebutsechs just dropped out on me saying I wasn't good enough for him. I lost when I made zealots against marauders (a good counter if they're upgraded, but they needed a few more seconds) and he said he was done. Ignored me. I feel dumped.
To be fair, my counter was right, and we were playing platinum league players. So, whatever.
AND my very hard comp allies just bailed out on me. My terran ally got blown away in minutes while my zerg ally just made nothing but zerglings. They were up to thors, my zerg ally is still making zerglings. They're on the same difficulty! Goddamnit.
I'll play some with you when I get back to my computer later this week, but like I said, I suck.
Your ex-ally is a dick. That's why I play online with friends instead of random people when I can.
I'd be happy to play with you sometime, but I doubt I'm anywhere near as good as you are, just FYI. I got two more missions to finish up the campaign, then I'm gonna try to ramp up the multiplayer.
First day online. It is awesome. I suck tho. But i carried the 3 v 3 team to victory on two occasions.
I did my 1v1 placement matches the other day, went 4-1 and got put in the Gold division.
I have since gone 0-4 so my record is now 4-5. I'm really not sure I belong in the Gold division.
Sweet, I'm up for playing with you guys. I'm on an achievement bend right now tho. I'm on a mission to go through the whole damn list. :-D
So here's some more info on comp achievements!
Protoss cannon rushes tend to totally screw over Terran comps. HOWEVER, you have to know a trick to get up to very hard or insane levels. Here's the exploit.
Insane comps compensate for cannon rushes by SCV rushing the first pylon you build in their base. However, they STOP rushing you once you've made THREE buildings. So you have to wait to build 3 pylons at the same time, and know that you have to build them FAST. You can get around this by building far away from them, maybe building at their only ramp. THen they send so many scout SCVs that you can do some damage by just sitting at their ramp and slowly progressing to their base.
Zerg AI is retarded. The hardest matchup I'm doing right now is 4 zerg allies, because they're dumb shits. My protoss vs terran, terran vs. zerg, zerg vs protoss strategy of exploiting computers WORKS up until Zerg VS Protoss on Very hard or Insane difficulties. So, YEAH. Those are the tips from themadmac.
PLUS, if you do insane achievements before medium, hard, very hard achievements, you will also get the achievement for that difficulty. So if the first custom game you play you blitz an insane comp and win in 5 minutes you will get 4 achievements. One for each difficulty.
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Useful Links and Resources
Below are websites that may provide useful and helpful resources for you.
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FDM (Faith Development Ministries) was founded in 1992 by Graeme & Hanka Scott. The aim is to encourage Christians in their spiritual growth. FDM are the National Distributors of CaFE (Catholic Faith Exploration) resources.
The Catholic Enquiry Centre (CEC) promotes the beliefs and practices of the Catholic Faith. Based in Wellington since 1961, the CEC is an agency of the Catholic Bishops of New Zealand, and is supported spiritually and financially by Catholics throughout the country.
Catholics Returning Home is a parish based programme of compassion and reconciliation designed to reach-out and invite non-practising or inactive Catholics to "return home" to the Catholic Church. If you feel called to resume active practice of your faith, visit http://www.catholicshomenow.co.nz/ for more information.


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Voting in Nxt is very important: decentralised systems and organisations need to have a means of arriving at a consensus.
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Details behind horse track land deal revealed
A bold and risky business move in 2015 proved to be a good bet for one local company.
According to public records obtained by The Mountain Advocate, on Tuesday, October 31, Willow Creek Farms, LLC executed their option to purchase 149 acres. The land was purchased from the Tri-County Joint Industrial Development Authority for $432,774, and later that same day, sold the property to Cumberland Run, LLC, for $1,113,720.
According to records with the Kentucky Secretary of State's office, Willow Creek Farms, LLC lists as registered agent Ashlee Smith Valentine and member Thomas A. Smith. Willow Creek Farms, LLC took out an initial option to purchase the land on January 13, 2015, and paid to renew the option multiple times since. The land is located between Allison and Buchanan Blvd. off the Corbin Bypass in west Knox County.
"It was a pleasure working for over five years with both Keeneland and Bruce Carpenter (Corbin Industrial Authority) to put this project together," said Valentine. "I'm excited to see the expansion of the horse industry in our hometown, as well as economic growth and employment opportunities for our community."
The deal pleased local officials. "I am excited about the recent sale of property in the Corbin Tri- County Industrial Park to Keeneland and look forward to this project moving towards completion," said Bruce Carpenter, Corbin Economic Development Director.
The million-dollar bet on the land also involves risk for Cumberland Run, LLC. The horse racing license as yet to be issued by the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission.
Following the announcement of a partnership between Keeneland and Churchhill Downs to bring the horse racing track to the Knox County area, a statement released by the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission stated "Over the last several months, we have informed Kentucky's race tracks that we would not consider any applications for new race track facilities in Kentucky. Despite that communication, Churchill and Keeneland have chosen to submit an application for new race track facilities. At this time, neither of us have any plans to take any action related to this application or any other application for a new race track facility. It is our hope that in the future we will be able to develop a process and criteria to determine whether any new race track facilities are needed in the Commonwealth."
However, Vince Gabbert, Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Keeneland. "We continue to work with the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission to determine what is next in the process to obtain a license in order to be able to move the project forward. We are not able to proceed until the Racing Commission awards us a license but remain optimistic about that process and what that means for the local area."
Gabbert went on to say "We are excited about the prospects of this project and greatly appreciate the input and support of all of the local officials and community." In a positive reflection of Gabbert's optimism, on October 17, 2017, the 149 acres was rezoned by the Corbin City Commission so construction for the quarter horse race track could take place.
Unless a special-called meeting of the commission happens, the next regularly scheduled meeting is 1:30 p.m. on December 12.
Cumberland Run, LLC is expected to bring about 150 permanent jobs, as well as 2,000 indirect jobs, to the area and stimulate the economy in the surrounding area by an estimated $10 million in tax revenue.
Attempts to contact the owners of Willow Creek Farms, LLC were unsuccessful as of press time Tuesday evening.
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Can Children Make a Difference in the Lives of the Poor?
Religious Education Students and their Teachers at St. Catherine of Siena Church in Wilmington, Delaware have shown that children can make a difference in the lives of the poor.
Four years ago, the children attending classes for religious education became aware of people living in Africa. They were simply asked if they would be able to make contributions during Lent which would help the poor. This simple request touched their hearts and their contributions traveled 7,000 miles to a very remote part of Uganda. Goats and chickens were bought and given to families to help with their basic needs of life. It doesn't seem like much to give a chicken or goat to someone, but for the people in Africa they are very valuable. Raising animals, such as these, enables families to buy food, medicine and pay school fees for their children.
It was decided, after careful consideration by Fr. James Okello, that a piggery would better serve the community. Pigs produce many more offspring which would enable more people to be helped. The money collected from the children in 2015 was enough to begin St. Catherine of Siena Piggery Project. Twelve piglets were purchased and we are awaiting to see their fruits in early summer.
Kudos! to these wonderful children, their families and teachers. You are making a big difference in the lives of many!!!


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We were so excited when we got the call from one of our saucey friends over at Yellowbird! We built them a 10'x10′ booth for Expo West in California. The design was to evoke being in a "bird house diner" setting complete with reclaimed wood walls, checkerboard flooring and bright yellow diner stools.
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"Not Enforced" Table Constraints
A constraint that is not enforced is not really a constraint within the meaning of the act, but SQL does have such a concept and it needs to be mentioned here. With the exception of UNIQUE and PRIMARY KEY specifications, a table constraint can be declared as either ENFORCED (the default option) or NOT ENFORCED. The "enforcement characteristic" of such a constraint can be changed by means of an ALTER TABLE statement. For example, the table constraint MAX_ENROLMENTS becomes not enforced by execution of the statement ALTER TABLE ALTER CONSTRAINT MAX_ENROLMENTS NOT ENFORCED. The immediate effect is the same (ignoring effects on the catalog) as if ALTER TABLE DROP CONSTRAINT MAX_ENROLMENTS had been given. However, it's easier to reinstate the constraint using ALTER TABLE ALTER CONSTRAINT MAX_ENROLMENTS ENFORCED. NOT ENFORCED cannot be specified for domain constraints or assertions, so use of CREATE ASSERTION should really be the preferred method of declaring a constraint, but unfortunately that option is not widely available.


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(John Andrews in Rocky Mountain News, Nov. 11) What ever happened to investigative journalism? As a young White House staffer in 1974, I saw it bring down a president. In the past month, our lazy journalistic watchdogs couldn't even sniff out the main story between two would-be governors. Granted, Bill Ritter's victory over Bob Beauprez was so broad and deep that no great difference ultimately resulted from the October storm over plea bargains and leaks. Still that episode is worth reviewing, not as a rehash of the campaign, but as a case study in media attitudes.
You remember the endless stories about a federal agent with the Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency (ICE) who allegedly gave Beauprez information on a criminal alien who had benefited from a plea bargain allowed by Ritter when he was district attorney. The media compliantly played up the Democrat's attack on his Republican opponent for using the information in an ad. And they had a field day with the FBI leak investigation.
This was grossly hypocritical, because if the leak had come to them, they would have both used it and protected their source. It also revealed an odd disinterest in the information itself and its relevance to the former DA's qualifications for higher office. Why weren't the media energetically digging up this seamy stuff on their own?
Instead of joining one side's "shoot the messenger" ploy against the other, a truly vigilant press would have been (and still should be) probing into what other skeletons are buried in the data on illegal alien crime. Try these questions for starters:
**What percentage of arrests for DUI offenses in 2005 were illegal aliens? Recall that Justin Goodman of Thornton was killed in 2004 on his motorcycle by an illegal alien driver who had six prior DUI and driving violations in Boulder and Adams counties. The man had never been referred to ICE for deportation.
** Does the Denver City Attorney's standing policy of not asking questions in court about the legitimacy of Mexican driver's licenses presented by defendants have any consequences for the law-abiding citizens of Denver? Recall that the man who killed police officer Donnie Young had used an invalid Mexican driver's license to avoid jail in Denver municipal court only three weeks before.
** Why is it that a full year after the Colorado Attorney General stated that one-quarter of Colorado's outstanding fugitive homicide warrants are for people who have fled to Mexico, no newspaper has asked how many of the individuals named in the warrants were illegal aliens with prior arrests? (In Los Angeles County, there are over 400 such fugitive warrants.)
** How are sanctuary cities like Durango, Boulder and Denver responding to SB 90, the new state law passed in 2006 to outlaw sanctuary cities? What is ICE doing to respond to SB 90?
** If Denver received federal reimbursement for the incarceration of over 1100 illegal aliens in 2004, why were only 175 deported when they finished their terms? What subsequent crimes did the other 925 criminal aliens commit?
**After the murder of Officer Donnie Young in May 2005, the Denver ICE office renewed its routine surveys of the Denver jail population to identify illegal aliens subject to deportation. How many criminal aliens have actually been deported out of the Denver jail since then, compared to prior years when such checks were not being made?
** Nationally there are over 100,000 criminal aliens being sought by ICE "fugitive teams." How many of these criminals are believed to be in Colorado, and how many full-time ICE agents are looking for them?
Investigative journalism on these questions would require the cooperation of law enforcement, it's true. But reporters routinely tap those sources (and protect their identities) when pursuing a story. After all, "the public has a right to know."
Then don't we also have a right to know the criminal histories of illegal aliens, the consequences of plea bargaining, and the social cost of the special status afforded illegals by the sanctuary policies in Denver and other cities?


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Tempesta Market
1372 W. Grand Ave.
Photo: Tim M./Yelp
Tempesta Market is an international grocery and deli that specializes in charcuterie, craft sandwiches and other delicatessen eats. It comes courtesy of a father-and-son duo, Agostino and Tony Fiasche, who are also behind Nduja Artisans Salumeria.
Look for hearty sandwiches like the "Beet Streets" with marinated beets, Marcona almonds, apple, and pickled red onion on multigrain or "The B. Franklin" with roasted turkey, cheddar, pickled fresno chilies, avocado and pea shoots.
There is also a selection of appetizers and charcuterie, like the 'nduja arancini and charcuterie cones that come with crackers.
With a 4.5-star Yelp rating out 29 reviews, Tempesta Market has been getting positive attention.
Yelper Nikhil R., who reviewed Tempesta Market on February 5th, wrote: "Great service and friendly staff and really accommodating to our requests. We ordered the Dante and Qx2 salad along with the eggplant appetizer. Their menus look seasonal (which is a good thing)."
And Lisa P. wrote: "I was really excited to try out this new deli and it greatly exceeded my expectations. We were immediately greeted by the owner who came out from behind the counter to explain everything to us and offered samples of their famous sausage spread (it was amazing)."
Tempesta Market is open daily from 10am-8pm.
AIRE Ancient Baths
800 W. Superior St.
Photo: Mrs. T/Yelp
Meant to evoke luxurious Roman hot springs, day spa AIRE Ancient Baths recently made its way to Chicago. The spa has six other locations, including in New York.
Inside the restored factory, first built in 1902, guests can choose from a variety of services and packages, centered around the thermal baths and massages. (You can see the full list of services and packages here.)
AIRE Ancient Baths' current Yelp rating of 4.5 stars out of 42 reviews indicates positive attention from users.
Yelper Era L., who reviewed AIRE Ancient Baths on January 30th, wrote: "This place is heaven on earth! They have done an excellent job executing a serene, relaxing spa experience. I felt like I was on vacation in some exotic locale the entire time I was there."
And Jessica Y. noted: "The pools were spectacular. There's a cold, tepid, hot, saltwater, and indoor/outdoor pool as well as 2 different saunas, one with eucalyptus mist. My favorite was probably the saltwater pool where you could float and listen to the soothing music playing within the pool."
AIRE Ancient Baths - Chicago is open daily from 9am-11pm.
Fort Willow
1721 N. Elston Ave.
Photo: Jackie S./Yelp
Fort Willow is the DMK Restaurant group's (Fish Bar, Ada Street, Rec Room) newest establishment. It features modern American fare with international influences and an extensive list of libations.
On the menu, look for fluke crudo with shaved black radish, pickled chilies and scallion vinaigrette; duck rillette with cucumber and warm naan bread; and Alaskan king crab legs with chili butter.
For signature cocktails, offerings include the Bengali daiquiri with rum, grapefruit and Chinese five spice and the Vespa with vodka, akvavit, dill, lillet and St. Germaine. (You can see the full menu here.)
Fort Willow currently holds four stars out of five reviews on Yelp, indicating good reviews.
Yelper Ashley C., who reviewed Fort Willow on January 31st, wrote: "The inside has a great ambiance. It is dark and cozy. The giant willow tree gives it a whimsical vibe. The plates are designed to be small and shareable so you can try more things (they are smaller than Ada and priced accordingly)."
Brittany F. noted: "As a huge fan of Ada Street and I was extremely excited to try Fort Willow and it did not disappoint! Its taken over as my new favorite DMK restaurant."
Fort Willow is open Friday and Saturday from 5pm-2am and Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday from 5pm-midnight. (It's closed on Monday.)


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Ellen von Unwerth is one of the most famous and influential photographers in the world. After a decade as a fashion model, von Unwerth brought a first-hand knowledge of the kinetic energy of fashion photo shoots to the creation of her own photographs. Von Unwerth discovered famous models like Claudia Schiffer and Eva Herzigova, creating worlds of imagery with them that have already gone down in the history of contemporary photography and are now an integral part of our everyday aesthetics.
In addition to her career as fashion photographer, filmmaker and video director, her work has been collected in numerous books and two photo-novellas.
Ellen von Unwerth has been published in all outstanding magazines and her photographs have been widely exhibited internationally including in Archaeology of Elegance (2012), Fashioning Fiction, exhibited at MoMA/Queens in 2004, and The Model as Muse, exhibited at The Metropolitan Museum of Art (2009), just to name a few.


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The co-writer of DC Comics' "Booster Gold" and studio executive for 20th Century Fox's "X-Men Origins: Wolverine," Jeff Katz talks to CBR TV about both of those auspicious projects as well as his mysterious new business venture that seeks to evolve the relationship between comic books and film.
In this exclusive and extremely candid on-camera interview filmed at New York Comic Con, Katz discusses with CBR Executive Producer Jonah Weiland his long friendship and family history with "Booster Gold" co-writer Geoff Johns and their process for writing the hit DC Comics series. Katz also delves into the mythology of Wildstorm and Dynamite's much anticipated "Freddy Vs. Jason Vs. Ash," a project he originated as a film, and one that he describes as the "Justice League of Horror." Naturally, the writer-executive also details his three months on-set in Australia, overseeing the production of "X-Men Origins: Wolverine," working with star Hugh Jackman and producers Lauren Shuler Donner and Richard Donner. And finally, Katz provides further hints as to his next business venture, one that addresses the fact that comic books drive much of today's entertainment content, and one that will introduce what Katz calls a truly "brand new" business model.


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Homestead Development Partners (HDP) is a group of passionate professionals with a wide array of real estate experience including hands-on and executive level operations, ground-up student and multifamily development, finance, acquisitions and redevelopments both large and small.
Based in Park City, Utah and South Florida; Homestead's focus is to develop and acquire high caliber student housing properties nationwide within close proximity to campus and select multifamily communities. Student communities will be focused in tier two and tier three markets with a smaller emphasis on tier one.
Homestead's core competencies result from the principal team's experience and involvement in successfully developing, acquiring, managing and repositioning student housing and conventional multifamily assets in markets across the U.S. As an owner and developer – we have crafted intelligent development and acquisition platforms. Our goal is to remain nimble, opportunistic and focused on delivering an experience unique to each market in which we operate. We define our value in what we deliver, not on our unit count.
The Homestead development team has won industry accolades in student housing design and development, marketing and operations.
The principals at Homestead Development Partners are experts in student and multifamily development, finance & operations.
Our team has successfully navigated markets nationwide.
Our mission is simple – to become a well-respected brand for delivering high quality apartment communities, while cultivating a dynamic, fun and welcoming culture.
We have a great pedigree. The principals of Homestead Development Partners have been involved in the management, marketing, development, redevelopment and acquisition of thousands of apartments with well-known industry-leading companies. Below are examples of assets representing our vast experience.
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We've underwritten, acquired, managed, marketed, renovated, repositioned and developed thousands of apartment units nationwide. We have the track record to prove it.
We are a team of established professionals in the areas of development, acquisitions, operations & finance. This isn't your typical owner/developer. Homestead is different and the difference is in our people. Get to know us.


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A firm understanding of solving for the unknown, the foundation behind algebra, is required to solve missing number puzzles. You need to recognize the patterns or rules of the information you have and apply it to the unknown variable.
Analyze the information you already have
Every missing number puzzle will provide information that surrounds or precedes the missing value. This information might be provided in written hints or rule, but it's most often in the form of an arrangement of numbers. If there are listed rules to the puzzle, read the rules and check your understanding by examining how the given information follows the rules. For example, if you are starting a Sudoku puzzle, you are given a grid in which some numbers have been filled in. The rules state that each 3-by-3 box must have one of each digit 1-9 and that the digits don't repeat within any row or column.
Determine the pattern and test for consistency
If the pattern isn't provided in the written rules, you must find the pattern. If the puzzle has a list of increasing values, determine the rate of increase. If the puzzle involves clusters of associated numbers, see what relationships exist between the numbers. Once you have an idea of a rule, test it on known values.
Use the rule you found to solve for the missing number
Set up an equation that uses your rule. Plug in any of the given values that the unknown corresponds to, and write the unknown as a variable. Isolate the variable, and solve for it.


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Stay tuned: There is much awesomeness in store for Teen patrons in October.
Teen Read Month
All Month Long
Pick up a Teen Read Month activity card starting October 1. Complete it by October 31 and turn it in for a chance to win awesome prizes.
Franken-Toy Workshop
Saturday October 4 @ Noon-3 p.m.
Drop in and create creepy new toys from pieces of old ones. We'll have on hand a huge selection of action figures and Happy Meal prizes that you can disassemble, dismember, and reconfigure into new and bizarre creations. We'll post photos of the best Franken-Toys on this blog and on our Facebook page. No registration necessary.
LEGO Program for Teens
Tuesday October 14 @ 6:30-7:30 p.m.
While the Youth Lego program is on break, we're giving our Teen patrons the chance to have some fun...so stop by and make something! Prizes will be awarded for height, originality, and functionality (your creation does something). Creations will be judged by on-duty library staff. Registration required.
Looking to scare up something fun to do? We'll be showing creepy, scary, and generally ghoul-ish movies all day long the Saturday before Halloween. Drop in and watch a while...if you dare! Movies will be PG & PG-13. No registration necessary.


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About Us
Ellumen, Inc. is a rapidly growing business that specializes in a variety of IT fields from healthcare systems to medical imaging technology. Our Team is driven by a passion for creating innovative IT solutions for the healthcare world that fulfill a variety of customer demands and needs in the current market. With both federal and commercial clients, we facilitate and specialize in health information exchange for new and legacy systems as well as operations and maintenance, system design and development, cyber security, data privacy, medical imaging, and interoperability for large scale and complex environments.
As a privately-held, certified small business headquartered in Arlington, VA, Ellumen has expanded and experienced significant growth every year since we opened our doors in 2003. In 2009, Ellumen created Celadon, an independent research and development (IR&D) division, which consists of engineers from world-class academic institutions and a state of the art development and test lab. Celadon's initial focus was the creation of a microwave imaging system employing electromagnetics, and we have since expanded research endeavors in complementary areas, including high performance computing, parallel computations, and computational intelligence.
Our growth is a direct result of our commitment to providing customers with a satisfying business experience. Our impressive work ethic, innovation, and harnessed talents address the needs of our customers and the healthcare market as a whole. We apply a holistic and agile approach to each IT engagement, guaranteeing that the most up-to-date technology is leveraged, and our knowledgeable staff anticipates security risks before any critical business needs are compromised for both government and commercial organizations. For any questions about our services, past performance, partnering information, or to learn more about us please contact us at: email@example.com


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DEVILS LAKE, N.D.-It's been a long run for the original organizer of the annual Devils Lake Volunteer Fire Department Ice Fishing Tournament, but Fire Chief Jim Moe has one more round to go before he can breathe easy.
The event he started as a fundraiser for the local Eagles Club in 1984 has grown from a contest of 100 two-person teams to this year's Jan. 27 whopper with 5,000-plus anglers and thousands more ticket holders hoping to net one of more than $325,000 in prizes.
"The hotels are all full. It's a huge impact on the community that weekend," Moe said. "We sell out every year. The tickets probably come out the first of October, and I tell you, by mid-November they are really difficult to find."
Though the number of available tickets was increased from 20,000 to 22,500 this year, Moe said it still was a sellout. Organizers now are calling vendors in case any stragglers remain-but on the slim chance unsold tickets exist, there's already a waiting list.
Take a look at the 160-some prizes, and it's easy to see why the event is such a popular draw. Separate prizes are awarded for the fishing contest, but you don't have to dip a line at all for a chance to win a 200-gallon gas certificate, a gun safe or trip to Hawaii. Or a Yeti cooler, an electric meat grinder or the half-beef to fill it. The grand prize is a 2018 Ford F-150 SuperCrew pickup, but the 2018 Jeep and Toyota Camry aren't too shabby either. Nor are the $5,000 and $2,500 gift cards.
Next generation
The event is a huge undertaking. So much so that Moe joked his favorite part of the tourney is "when it's over."
This year will be his last at running the event.
"We're turning it over to a younger group of firefighters," Moe said. "They will carry on the tradition, and we will be around to coach them."
Moe was vice president of the Eagles Club when he first was asked to come up with a fundraiser. When the fraternal organization was closing in the late 1990s, they decided to turn the annual event over to the firefighters who as regular volunteers were a big part of its success.
After the first few years, the event hit some bumps with cheaters who tried to pre-fish the lake and save the big ones. Organizers quickly wised up to that by adding some safeguards and scrambling the prizes. They also opened up prizes to non-anglers.
"After that, it has been growing, growing, growing," Moe said.
The event raises up to $200,000 for the Fire Department, which uses the money for trucks and equipment. On order this year is a new crash and rescue truck.
Moe said it has been a lot of fun over the years to see so many people come together for the community.
"We'll drill in the neighborhood of 6,000 holes, so that's why it takes a whole lot of people," he said. "It's not just two or three people who organize it. When it's all said and done, we have 250-plus volunteers who make this happen. And believe this, they come from Wisconsin, Bismarck, Missouri and Minnesota to help out. They don't care to fish. They just want to help drill holes."
The whole town rolls out the red carpet for guests. Chili feeds and live bands are on tap, and courtesy rides are available to keep everyone safe.
"As a fire chief and an organizer of the event, I'm always worried about people making it to town and back home safely," Moe said. "It can get a little scary with the weather and ice conditions. I'm relieved the next day when everybody has made it home safely, is off the lake and nobody got hurt."
Registration opens at 6 p.m. Jan. 25 and 26 in the downtown Memorial Building, and the fishing runs from 1 to 3:30 p.m. Jan. 27 on the east side of Six Mile Bay on Devils Lake. The prize drawings begin about 7 p.m. that Saturday in the Memorial Building.


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You want to believe all mysteries can be solved. If you could figure out who, what, where, when, why and how, you could stop more pain and sorrow from spreading. At least, if you had the answers, you could stop any more confusion or further worry.
Even when someone has committed a crime like murder, you want to believe that despite how horrific it was, it was done for a reason. You could understand if someone got greedy and wanted someone else's money because who couldn't use help with their finances. Or someone got jealous of someone's affection for another because you are never sure if the one who you love loves you as much as you love them.
Yes, the criminals took it too far. Yes, they made an irrevocably bad decision, but you can understand some of the feelings that incited the crime. That's what draws you in to solve a mystery. You must know what compelled someone to do it. What were they thinking? What were they feeling? What were the dramatic circumstances that lead to the heinous crime? And do they really believe they'll get away with it? You won't let them. You'll hunt down the clues, puzzle together the scattered evidence and finally have the satisfaction of knowing and preventing any more harm.
These little cards I created also hold mysteries. I don't think there was a crime committed in them. But maybe, there was. You'll have to decide. You'll have to put on your Sherlock Holmes cap and tell me. Unfortunately, they ask more questions than supply answers.
First off, we have a "Ghost Bunny Girl" card.
Who is this bunny girl? Why is she a ghost? How did she die? She must have had a deadly accident while dancing in the moonlight among the blooming flowers. What other explanation is there (I bet you can think up 1 or 2 more)?
Next, we have an "Invisible Ghost Bunny" card.
What is the Invisible Ghost Bunny signaling with his hands? Is he part of a secret society or club? Is he benevolent or malevolent? He must have a very important secret code or message that he had to came back to tell the living. What other explanation is there (I bet you can think up 1 or 2 more)?
Finally, we have a "Ghost Bunny Home" card.
Why is the ghost bunny a home? Is the bunny sad? Is it a haunted house? Who would live in this sad, haunted house? A bunny girl must have wished her dead pet bunny back to life, so she could forever be comforted by him being near her. What other explanation is there (I bet you can think up 1 or 2 more)?
There are a lot of mysteries to solve around here. If you'd like your turn at uncovering secrets, discovering magic, and getting into a little bit of trouble (aka adventure), may I suggest getting on "The Secret List" for "The Secret Society of Magical Creatures". Click on the link to start getting secrets and going on a magical adventure.


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Marietta, GA – March 3rd, 2015
Thrive Technologies is proud to announce that its CEO, Rick Morris, has been recognized as a Supply Chain Pro to Know by Supply and Demand Chain Executive for the second consecutive year.
Thrive Technologies increases inventory profitability for wholesale distributors and retailers with its award winning cloud based demand forecasting, inventory replenishment, and inventory optimization software and services. Thrive has recently also received awards from CIO Review, Supply Chain Brain, and Supply and Demand Chain Executive as a top supply chain software company.
Rick Morris founded Thrive in 2001, and is a well known expert in inventory management for distribution companies. He is a frequent presenter to distribution ERP user groups and has been published in industry publications such as Supply House Times. He is an APICS Certified Supply Chain Planner, and has personally increased inventory profitability and efficiencies for dozens of companies.
Supply & Demand Chain Executive issued a call for Pros to Know nominations in Fall of 2014. Beginning in January, the magazine's editorial selection committee culled through more than 300 submissions to find the applicants that best fit the criteria. They then selected the top Provider Pros who best helped their clients prepare to meet the significant challenges in the year ahead.
"Supply chain is increasingly recognized as a strategic differentiator for leading enterprises, and supply chain leaders have become crucial to the success of the enterprise in meeting the challenges of what truthfully has been called a turbulent economy," said Barry Hochfelder, editor of Supply & Demand Chain Executive. "Our Pros to Know honor highlights the many thought-leaders who are helping to shape the Supply Chain industry and advance Supply Chain as a respected discipline in the enterprise," Hochfelder added.
Thrive is a cloud-based, SaaS (Software as a Service) provider. They operate on a secure private cloud and can interface with nearly all ERP systems, regardless of platform (Windows Server, Unix, iSeries, etc.) Thrive's systems provide industry leading accuracy of projected demand at the SKU and aggregate levels plus precise control over inventory levels with an automated alignment to strategic supply chain goals. Thrive's software typically reduces stocked inventory by at least 15% within the first year and improves fill rates by up to 5% or more.
About Supply & Demand Chain Executive
Supply & Demand Chain Executive is the executives user manual for successful supply and demand chain transformation, utilizing hard-hitting analysis, viewpoints and unbiased case studies to steer executives and supply management professionals through the complicated, yet critical, world of supply and demand chain enablement to gain competitive advantage. Visit us on the web at http://www.SDCExec.com.


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SEVENTEEN's Early B-Sides
SEVENTEEN has been making waves in the K-Pop scene since their debut in 2015 with "Adore U," putting out quality albums ever since. With their confirmed appearance at this year's KCON LA, we thought we'd take a look back at their best early releases.
Shining Diamond
"Shining Diamond" is a favorite of Carats and is also a popular performance for the group during concerts and music shows. As expected from SEVENTEEN, intricate and eye-catching choreography complements the fresh beat. "Shining Diamond" is the first track off of debut mini-album 17 Carat, and continues to be popular to this day.
Jam Jam
If you're looking for a bouncier, EDM-influenced track, SEVENTEEN's performance unit (Jun, Hoshi, The8, Dino, and additionally featuring Vernon) is here to deliver with "Jam Jam." While the beat is rather eccentric, it has a different kind of catchiness to it than the other tracks on 17 Carat.
"Rock" was given to us on the second mini-album and first comeback of Boys Be. The contrast between hard-hitting verses from the hip-hop unit (S.Coups, Wonwoo, Mingyu, and Vernon) against gorgeously delivered singing verses from the vocal unit (Jeonghan, Joshua, Woozi, DK, and Seungkwan) make this song unique. The repetition in the chorus is almost guaranteed to get stuck in your head after just one listen.
My affinity for songs that can be classified as bangers should have become apparent at this point, and it seems that the performance unit loves to deliver these guilty pleasures to me. Much like "Jam Jam" from the previous album, "OMG" goes off immediately, but has a catchier beat. Fierce rap verses from maknae Dino are contrasted by whispered verses from Jun, which provide quite a pleasing mix.
만세 (Hip-Hop Team Ver.)
I will neither confirm nor deny my obvious bias toward rappers with the selection of this track. I'm very fond of the original version of "Mansae," so my initial impression was that I wouldn't be fond of a remix. However, the hip-hop team added in a fresh, jazzy, piano-heavy track to the song that complements their smooth rapping and gives the usually poppy and upbeat song a makeover into a more chill, jazz club feel. K-Pop songs do not often venture to this realm, so the change-up is quite refreshing.


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Grilled Pizza with Fingerling Potatoes, Blue Cheese and Caramelized Onions
I've been working on my grilled pizza technique for a few summers now, and I think I've finally hit on a system that works well. When I make one just right, it tastes very much like those coming out of the ovens at our traditional Neapolitan pizza joints here in Seattle (Tutta Bella, Via Tribunali), with a flavorful, slightly charred crust that is paper thin in the middle and a bit thicker and chewy at the edges.
For most pizza pies, I like to use a light scatter of toppings, but this one I loaded up a little, with a combination of fingerling potatoes, caramelized onions and blue cheese. My wife, Sarina, called for that combo and it was a winner.
Here are my thoughts on technique:
For the crust, it really helps to get your hands on 00 (double-zero) flour. (If you are in Seattle, it is available at Big John's / PFI.) Then follow this perfected dough recipe to the letter, preferably by weight instead of volume. Pay particular attention to the times, rests and speed if you use your stand mixer. This allows time for the dough to hydrate properly.
My grill is a Big Green Egg, which is this insanely cadillac ceramic smoker/grill. I've got to be one of about 7 vegetarians in the world who have one, because its main purpose in life is to slow smoke meat. But it also gets up to crazy high temperatures, which makes it work quite well for pizza. So you'll need to experiment with your own setup.
What I find works best for me is to not use a pizza stone, cooking directly on the grate, and use the flip maneuver: grill the naked dough on one side until starting to char, flip, and immediately apply toppings. Close the top for just a minute, open and remove. That way you don't run the risk of having a cooked bottom of the crust but unpleasant doughy interior around the edges. It also helps to have the toppings preheated, or at least at room temperature. If they are cold, they won't have enough time to get hot.
If you can get to your grill grate with it, a pizza peel is the best tool to work with. If not, because the grate is below the level of the grill edge, a very large spatula with an offset helps. In any case, please be very careful and don't do anything you aren't comfortable with or aren't sure you can do safely. I'm not responsible if you burn yourself!
The dough recipe above will make four crusts (and doubles easily), but the recipe below is for just two 12" pizzas; I'm assuming that you will want to make several varieties.
Grilled Pizza with Fingerling Potatoes, Blue Cheese and Caramelized Onions
Makes two 12" thin-crust pizzas
- 3 medium onions, sliced moderately thin
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- salt
- 3/4 pound fingerling potatoes
- 1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese of your choice, brought to room temperature
- two balls of pizza dough, about 200 grams each, fully risen and ready to bake
- optional: a drizzle of syrupy aged balsamic vinegar, leaves of fresh thyme
- Preheat your grill to a very high temperature, but allow the flames to die down. You want very hot embers.
- At the same time, in your largest skillet, over a medium flame, heat the vegetable oil. Add the onions and 1/4 teaspoon of salt. Cook slowly, tossing occasionally and adjusting the heat so that they don't scorch, until deeply caramelized, at least 30 minutes. Longer is better if you have time, the flavor just grows more complex.
- Meanwhile, boil the potatoes until tender, cool until you can handle them, and slice lengthwise in 1/4" slabs.
- Have everything prepared and in easy range of your grill, as you will have to work quickly. You'll also need a very large spatula. You can't Grab a ball of dough, and stretch it out into a roughly 12" circle. It doesn't need to be perfectly round. It should be nearly transparent in the middle and maybe 1/4" thick at the edges. It works best to do this in the air, just stretching and allowing gravity to work.
- Place the dough on the grill grate. It won't stick because the grate is so hot, it will cook immediately. Cook about 1 minute, until slightly charred in spots. Keep peeking with a spatula. Flip the crust and immediately add a nice layer of caramelized onion, half of the blue cheese, several slices of potato, and more caramelized onions. Close the lid for about one minute.
- Keep checking the bottom of the crust, and when it is done and starting to char in spots, quickly but carefully remove it and serve immediately, garnishing with the balsamic and/or thyme if you so choose.


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Nothing finishes off a space quite as nicely as a pretty table lamp and we are always on the hunt for great ones. It was hard to narrow them down, but below is a round up of some of our favorites, from budget-friendly to splurge-worthy.
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CW Drawings Product Photos
Corrie Westman Pencil Art
CW Drawings and m.newsom photography collaboration
I absolutely love working with other talented creatives, and I love how Insta Gram brings so many talented people together! I recently came across Corrie's amazing pencil drawings from a friend tagging me to one of her InstaGram photos:). Next thing I know we are collaborating on prints and I was able to take some product photos for her!
I hope you like these! Find more of Corries work (including her new pet portraits) here: http://www.cwdrawings.com .


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The IBM 3592 JD 10TB Data Cartridge 2727263 is a Generation 4, 3592 cartridge with a native capacity of up to 10TB when used in an IBM 3592 TS1150 Tape Drive Model EO8 Gen 4 Drive using 5120 tracks and with a transfer rate of up to 360MB/Sec. The IBM 3592 JD tape cartridge is the latest release of 3592 tapes, but IBM plans a release of the JE cartridge soon.
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Best-in-class mid-sized organizations are more than twice as likely to deploy ERP in the cloud
ORACLE OPENWORLD: SAN FRANCISCO, 29 SEPTEMBER, 2014—IFS, the global enterprise applications company, today announced the release of an Aberdeen Group report looking at the growth of adoption of cloud services within mid-market organizations around the globe. The report, called "Improve Your Midmarket Business Operations With Cloud Applications", explores the business opportunities and benefits these organizations can realize by implementing cloud-based applications. The complete report can be found here: http://www4.ifsworld.com/Cloud-operations.
- Aberdeen Group report, provided by IFS, analyses the adoption of cloud ERP by mid-market businesses
In the report, mid-market organizations indicated three main reasons for choosing a cloud-based solution over an on-premise solution:
- Lower cost of implementation and upkeep
- Lack of dedicated IT resources to manage on-premise infrastructure
- Ability to scale the solution as the organization grows
"Organizations may want to move some of their technology on-premise or utilize a cloud solution to open up a new business unit as part of a multi-tiered ERP strategy," wrote Nick Castellina, Research Director at Aberdeen Group. "For mid-market organizations, the flexibility that cloud environments provide actually enables these organizations to implement more technology that can improve processes across the organization. Cloud solutions are more likely to enable mid-market organizations to combat their unique challenges."
Cloud-based solutions are available to employees regardless of location, thereby improving functionality and cross-team visibility, increasing global collaboration and enabling broader business efficiency and agility. Companies participating in the research study that have cloud solutions implemented noted greater benefits including operating costs, schedule compliance and on-time delivery.
"The findings in the report support the key business drivers that led to our partnership and integration with Microsoft's Azure cloud solution," said David Eager, Vice President of Global Alliances at IFS. "As mid-size businesses identify their most critical business challenges, deploying a cloud solution can improve performance and create flexibility in your technology environment, whether your technology architecture is changing, you plan to add more users, or intend to add new processes. The bottom line is you can quickly and cost-effectively deploy a solution that allows you to adapt to the ever-changing needs of your business."
About Aberdeen Group
For 26 years, Aberdeen Group has published research that helps businesses worldwide improve performance. We identify Best-in-Class organizations by conducting primary research with industry practitioners. Its team of analysts derives fact-based, vendor-agnostic insights from a proprietary analytical framework independent of outside influence. The resulting research content is used by hundreds of thousands of business professionals to drive smarter decision making and improve business strategy.
Aberdeen's content marketing solutions help B2B organizations take control of the hidden sales cycle through content licensing, speaking engagements, custom research, and content creation services. Located in Boston, Aberdeen Group is a Harte Hanks Company. www.Aberdeen.com
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IFS™ is a globally recognized leader in developing and delivering business software for enterprise resource planning (ERP), enterprise asset management (EAM) and enterprise service management (ESM). IFS brings customers in targeted sectors closer to their business, helps them be more agile and enables them to profit from change. IFS is a public company (XSTO: IFS) that was founded in 1983 and currently has over 2,600 employees. IFS supports more than 2,200 customers worldwide from local offices and through partners in more than 60 countries. For more information visit: www.ifsworld.com.
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Brandon Thomas knew his team would be young this season.
The roster does not lie and the Winder-Barrow High School Lady Bulldogg basketball roster sees one senior, three juniors and a long list of sophomores. The result has been — to this point in the season anyway — some growing pains as the WBHS girls look for their initial victory.
"We'll take a step forward and then a step back," Thomas said Monday. "We played well against Jackson County but then had to turn around and play Flowery Branch, who is beating everyone."
Lady Doggs learning with each game
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Theodore Burgundy Power Reclining Leather Sofa
$2,899Was $3,199
Measurements132" W x 132" D x 39" H
336 cm W x 336 cm D x 100 cm H
- Brown
- Genuine leather everywhere the body touches
- Original Leggett and Platt mechanism
- Bench made hand quality construction
- Storage console with beverage holder
- Power motion in left, right & armless recliner
- Modular configuration allows for different combinations
- OKIN German motor, the best in the industry
- Leather
- Leatherette
- Hardwoods
Modern, luxurious, very comfortable. The Theodore Power Motion Corner Sofa will meet all the needs for your spacious living room. It features leather everywhere your body touches, power motion in recliners for total relaxation, OKIN German motor (the best in the industry) and storage console(s) with beverage holder. All over a high quality hardwood construction. This sectional is the perfect addition to your living room.
Important Notes
A modular sofa allows you to create your own combination, so you get exactly what you want. You can add or remove as many or little as you want if your needs change. The pieces can be connected together in different combinations or used separately. Includes:
1-Power Motion Right Recliner
1-Power Motion Left Recliner
1-Armless Chair
1-Power Motion Armless Recliner
1-Corner Unit
Care Instructions
Clean only with dry cleaning solvent. Do not use water.
Care: When you purchase leather or leather-like furniture, you want to make sure it lasts a long time in your home for you to enjoy for future years. If you would like to keep your pieces strong and prevent soiling, it is best to take care of this material with routine maintenance. This helps remove the accumulation of dust and grime.
Sometimes life is not under our control. If you encounter a spill on this piece of furniture, do not leave it untreated for too long. Make sure the area is completely dry once you are done cleaning it.
Please keep in mind that the use of a professional cleaning service is always recommended if you do not feel comfortable cleaning an upholstered piece yourself.
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7 children, 2 adults injured after lightning strikes down tree
Weather News - August 19, 2019, 6:57:32 PM EDT
Authorities confirmed that seven children and two adults were injured after lightning struck down a tree at the Dolphin Swim Club in Feasterville, Pennsylvania
Muggy conditions and stormy weather to continue through midweek across the Northeast
Weather News - August 20, 2019, 3:39:35 AM EDT
The stormy pattern will continue across much of the Northeast into Wednesday, bringing high humidity and thunderstorms to much of the region.
Building heat across the West to challenge record highs this week
Weather News - August 19, 2019, 11:43:14 PM EDT
Above-average temperatures were generally limited to the Desert Southwest last week, but a shift in the jet stream pattern will bring expanding heat across much of the Intermountain West this week.
Eastern Pacific Ocean to give birth to 1 or more tropical storms this week
Weather News - August 20, 2019, 12:13:17 AM EDT
One tropical feature is forecast to develop and hug the west coast of Mexico, while a second tropical feature may form and eventually pass close to Hawaii in the coming days.
Thunderstorms Tuesday, Wednesday to bring likelihood of more delays as Little League World Series continues
Weather News - August 20, 2019, 4:48:18 AM EDT
Without much of a change in the pattern, more storms are likely for the Little League World Series on Tuesday and Wednesday.
India monsoon: Downpours to become more localized this week as death toll climbs over 1,000 since May
Weather News - August 19, 2019, 12:45:14 PM EDT
Many parts of India will finally receive a reprieve from the recent flooding rainfall.
AccuWeather's 2019 Germany autumn forecast
Weather News - August 19, 2019, 8:34:22 AM EDT
After a record-setting summer across Germany, temperatures are forecast to trend much closer to normal during autumn.
Wildfires force 8,000 to evacuate popular holiday destination
Weather News - August 19, 2019, 1:29:04 PM EDT
As of Monday, around 8,400 acres have burned, and at least 40 towns on the island have been evacuated.


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Diamond Cushion cut ring
Product Code: NO15117/8
Stunning Bespoke designer ring made by us with alot of love & attension with thought of what good design is all about. This timeless ring design is set with 1ct main stone antique cushion cut diamond & is surrounded by G/SI small diamonds 0.22cts with a filligree under rail very good art deco design.
This is one of many amazing pieces that we have in stock in our Miranda store.
As our website is only a very small selection of what we have in store it's well worth dropping in to see our knowledgeable staff.
We have been voted best Pre 1950's Antique Shop in Sydney.
It is almost impossible for us to photograph and upload them all and sometimes we sell an item before removing it from the website. So if you are thinking of coming to the store to view an item you have seen, please call us on 02 9524 0360 and we will let you know its status. We might even have a few similar items in stock.
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City: Little Rock
Zip: 72201
Phone: (501) 375-5587
Website: http://www.AlbertPikeMasonicCenter.com
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Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the Albert Pike Masonic Center is truly an Arkansas treasure. With seating for 774 in the auditorium, 450 in the banquet hall, and several other unique spaces, the Center is perfect for weddings and receptions.
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Spintelligent Announces Smart Energy International Conference Program for San Francisco October 24-26, 2011
Esteemed Speakers from Influential Organizations such as the California Public Utilities Commission, Pacific Gas & Electric, Duke Energy and Accenture Stack Full Program
SAN FRANCISCO, CA – August 25, 2011 – Spintelligent, a Division of Clarion Events, today announced that the Smart Energy International Conference and Exposition will be held at the Hyatt Fisherman's Wharf in San Francisco, from October 24-26, 2011. In addition to Smart Energy International, co-located summits include Smart Cars 2011, Smart Homes 2011 and Smart Storage 2011.
Smart Energy International is the only global industry event that takes a utility-centric look beyond the smart grid to define the wider benefits of smart energy to the community and innovative stakeholders that feed into the grid, from storage and renewables to electric vehicles and smart homes.
Whether one is a newcomer to, or a veteran in, the world of smart energy and utilities, attendees will gain strategic insights at this event that are essential to the future of smarter energy use and progressive utilities. Summit attendees will meet more than 500 senior industry professionals from regulators, IOUs, municipalities, technology vendors, industry bodies, and key executives in smart home, EV and energy storage.
"After a very successful Smart Energy International 2010 in Silicon Valley, we can only look forward to a more engaging, more successful program this year," said Mark Walker, VP North America for Spintelligent, the company behind Smart Energy International. "Not only do we have an exceptionally strong conference program, our participating exhibiting companies will be showcasing products and services to help utilities with their smart grid initiatives."
Utilities and vendors have a wide range of registration opportunities, from single day participation to access to all events. For more information about event rates and group discounts, please download the conference brochure at http://www.smartenergyinternational.com. To register for Smart Energy International, visit http://www.regonline.com/smartenergyinternational2011. Save up to $300 by registering by September 30, 2011.
To reserve accommodations at the Hyatt at Fisherman's Wharf, visit http://www.smartenergyinternational.com/en/book-accommodation.php. A discounted room rate of $219 per night has been negotiated for conference delegates; space is limited.
About Spintelligent
Spintelligent is part of Clarion Events, a global business-to-business event organizer with over 280 staff in offices in the UK, Netherlands, United States, South Africa, Brazil, UAE and Singapore. Spintelligent forms part of Clarion's specialist energy and utilities portfolio which also includes Synergy and The Energy Exchange. Spintelligent has established itself as the key strategic information provider to the global metering, meter-to-cash and customer-end technology sector and as a specialist in African infrastructure development, with a focus on the power and mining sectors. Visit http://www.spintelligent.com.
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