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Eclipse-based Java and J2EE development company Genuitec has this week announced its OneInstall all-in-one installer product, a tool designed to customize, package, and install software. Self-proclaimed champions of the concept of Installation Software-as-a-Service (iSaaS), Genuitec says that OneInstall is well suited to accommodate start-ups and enterprises that need a fast software delivery solution for their products.
OneInstall's iSaaS technology provides a familiar Java platform experience for developers to create signed executables and native executables. Attempting to differentiate itself from its competitors, Genuitec says that OneInstall enables full corporate branding and formatting, as well as the ability to circumvent desktop virus scanners that often break the distribution process.
"Managing installations and updates of software has always been problematic. First impressions count and the installation experience is often the first encounter users have with software. Despite this, the ongoing updating and ease of use are often overlooked and ill-treated," said Michael Coté, industry analyst with RedMonk. "With the emphasis on delivering frequent functionality -- new software functionality more often -- developers need an installation and distribution management system that not only makes getting the software easy, but also makes updating the software seamless."
"Our customers requested the ability to create installers on the fly for testing and rapid delivery of updates, hot fixes and enhancements, but they didn't always need this technology for an extended period of time," said Tim Webb, Pulse product manager for Genuitec. "OneInstall not only easily manages the software delivery process, but allows delivery managers the ability to update software directly on a customer's desktop environment."


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Hello! New member from Garland here, a suburb of Dallas. I kind of got stuck here after working with a computer game company as their Music and Sound Director. If you've heard of "Duke Nukem 3D" or the song "Grabbag," you've heard of me.
I've been drinking tea since I was a child, if you can call what I was drinking (Lipton in a bag) tea. I grew up with the Texas sweet tea culture, but due to my weight I had to cut the "sweet" out of it. Occasionally we'd do fancy dress, go to a Chinese restaurant, and order "hot tea," thinking we were the cream of the crop. That was my childhood.
As an adult, every once in a while I'd drink some English Breakfast or similar, again thinking that was fancy. Then I had a gastric bypass, back in 2009, and my diet had to change. Up until a few years ago, I was stuck with Crystal Light fake tea (I still drink it instead of straight water) until we got a Keurig machine. I started experimenting with some of the teas available for it and found them lacking. Then, due to an accident and poor health, I was forced to retire on SSA disability.
In my spare time, I tried learning about beers, but a sudden bout of acute pain has shut that down due to the painkillers I have to take. In its place, I've started trying to learn about tea.
I'm about as raw on the subject as you can get ... well, maybe not that raw. I have a pair of Adagio IngenuiTEA steepers. I know what pu erh is and am learning to make and drink it (I'm drinking a 2005 pu erh sample right now). I love Lapsang Souchong. I've ordered from multiple vendors, including Adagio Teas and Teavivre. Finally, I have a friend from another website who is sending me some "back alley Beijing tea" as a gift, since she has no one back in the States to send Christmas presents to.
My son and his wife are more into the Japanese side of tea, being matcha lovers. I haven't gone that way, although I like matcha-flavored snacks from Japan. Unfortunately, aside from him, I'm on a solitary and somewhat financially-limited pursuit, since my wife does not like hot tea and refuses to be converted. She also holds the purse strings and complains long and loud when I exceed certain invisible lines of spending.
Right now, the 2005 pu erh is my learning target. I have a 5g chunk (I know not the proper names for tea culture) left unbrewed, and I'd like to get it off to a good start. I'd appreciate help from anyone who could help me avoid the mistakes I made with the first 5g.
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News and Notes from the Director
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We're continuing to welcome newcomers to the PSI MAP program (Model for Academy Philanthropy) and are pleased to assist those who contact us outside of those parameters. Please view the information on our website and get in touch with PSI if/when we can assist you. We continue to be grateful for an active core group that aided us at both the PSI conference and the education convention. These individuals are willing to remain active as an advisory group on behalf of education; If you have suggestions or comments please contact me, Lorena Hernandez, or one of these committee members—Cleopatra Trevilcock; Tanna Allison; Janel Ware; Melissa Keller; Arthur Gibbs; Lucy Hall; Andrew Lay.
Just a reminder of the myriad of print, on-line, website and personal resources PSI has available for you. We are fortunate to be able to subscribe to the top journals on the field and we maintain files on all fundraising, philanthropy and nonprofit management topics. We have a fine library and lend you books. And of course, all of our staff are ready to respond to your questions. Please feel free to write to me with any needs and we'll make sure you receive a response. Check out our website for webinars, our handbooks, our careers in fundraising handbook, and much more!
You'll find on this website some very interesting nonprofit statistics which are valuable to know since all Adventist organizations are part of this sector in the United States. Brown Suede Faux Moccasins MUK Men's LUKS Slipper UaqRTnTAW
You will also find interesting this Op-Ed by one of my long-time colleagues and friends who works for the Lilly Family School of Philanthropy, Dr. Tyrone Freeman. This is just one of many items we have seen appear in recent years on cultural influences on philanthropy. Read here
Also in conjunction with the above topic, just a reminder to check out my book which is listed on our website which contains comprehensive coverage on the topic as well, Diversity and Philanthropy—Expanding the Circle of Giving. Also look at my website which keeps this topic alive, with new and current information as well as guest columns on various topics by people from many different cultures—www.diversityandphilanthropy.com. Sometimes we miss including donors of different backgrounds and traditions because we don't understand their preferences for giving. It's simply a matter of respect to honor our differences when it comes to philanthropy . . . and of course in our everyday lives.
PSI just delivered a live-streamed webinar on donor-advised funds by Bill Stanczykiewicz of The Fund Raising School and the Lilly Family School of Philanthropy. We appreciate his excellent presentation. The PowerPoint will be posted on PSI's website. Watch for our next and final webinar on planned giving and how it fits into a fundraising program. Presenters will be Jim Brown of Western Adventist Foundation and Consultant Jim Gillespie.
I am currently working in nine different countries in Africa and continue to greatly appreciate the forward-looking professionals who are eager for information and training and ready to apply the principles. Many, of course, have already been doing fundraising and are seeing much success. My gratitude to Elder Ted Wilson and the General Conference for making this possible.
Until next time! My best to each of you,
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Dear Friends,
A board needs to do more than just take up space. It needs to provide value to the organization. Unfortunately, many boards can be formless and useless. A lot of the time, the reasoning behind this lack of activity, is orientation. As soon as new members join, they need to be oriented into the organization and they must be told the expectations of work and participation.
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Below are some valuable insight for an effective orientation program that can help welcome new board members:
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Make sure the executive director and other important leaders, sit down with them and go over the organization's mission, goals, and objectives. It's critical that the new board members have a solid understanding of the vision and mission of the organization. Have this take place prior to their first board meeting.
2. Give them a tour of the organization's office and facilities.
Make sure they "see and feel" what the organization is all about, and have them meet some of the clients who can tell them stories that the new board members can share with the community and others. Introduce them to key staff and volunteers.
3. Introduce them personally to each board member.
Take the time to introduce them to everyone as key players, so they feel welcomed as an important participant. Provide the message that they are critical to the success of the organization and they are there not just taking up space.
4. Provide a board orientation manual with the basics.
Make sure the board members know what is expected of them in terms of committee assignments, dollar amount of financial contributions, the role of the board in relationship to the executive director, etc. I still like the three ring binders that are tabulated with categories such as: history and background; goals and objectives, budget and financial information; fundraising, legal documents (by-laws and articles of incorporation), brochures and marketing materials; list and bio of board and staff members; personnel policies and procedures; etc.
Black Canvas Vans Gum Washed Authentic 5. Take them out to lunch.
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6. Write them a welcome letter.
The board president should write a welcome letter to each new board member that formally welcomes them into the organization and thanks them for their time, energy and expertise.
7. Assign them a buddy.
Have the president of the board assign a new board member a buddy that will sit next to him/her during the first few meetings. This buddy could also go out to lunch with the new member, answer questions and make sure they are engaged and involved right from the beginning.
8. Provide them with necessary information.
Give the new members information such as annual reports, auditor reports, strategic plans, job descriptions, etc. Include some past minutes of meeting and other materials that will help educate the new member.
9. Put them on the agenda.
At the first board meeting, provide every new member an opportunity to talk to the board about their experiences, motivations, and passions. Within the next six months have them conduct a 10-15 minute educational session on an issue they are passionate about. This is a great way for the board to get to know the member and for the member to open up about themselves.
Make sure you thank them for their time and participation. It is also a good idea to begin to collect their birthday, anniversaries and other significant events so you can acknowledge them throughout the year.
Congratulations on any additions you have made to your board!
Rich Male
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What a great time at the 2018 PSI Conference!
Go to our Conference page for more pictures.
Be sure and check out our new mentoring program under the Resources tab
Become a peer-coaching mentor — or — the beneficiary of a mentorship who wishes to "learn the ropes."
For questions and additional information, contact the PSI Network Connect Manager.
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Successful Fundraising
Are you planning a building project—a new church, addition, school building, or Community Service building? Do you wonder how you should go about getting the funds? Does it seem like your campaign for funds goes on forever? Are your members or constituents tired of talking about money? If you have these questions and probably many others, Successful Fundraising is for you. Explore the options below to see which edition is right for you.
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A "one size fits all" strategy is not effective when it comes to philanthropy and fundraising in today's diversified environment. This book enables nonprofit leaders, board members, staff, and volunteers of nonprofit organizations to better reach diverse populations and incorporate perspectives that increase success by surveying the cultural context for philanthropic action. In the PSI Library or offered on Amazon in both Print and Kindle: Order on Amazon | View Praeger Publishers listing
New to the library
A completely revised edition of the must-have resource for increasing your nonprofit's bottom line.
This thoroughly revised and updated edition of the best-selling book The Ask is filled with suggestions, guidelines, and down-to-earth advice that will give you the confidence to ask anyone for any size gift, for any purpose. Written in winning language, filled with sample dialogues, and offering a wealth of tips and tools, this book addresses common mistakes made when asking and shows how to correct each mistake, providing guidance and direction on how to make a great ask.
If you would like to check out this book or another from our library, please call Lorena Hernandez 443-391-7171 or send an email to her at email@example.com.
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If you're a Volkswagen fan, or a fan of anything within the VW group, the Worthersee festival in Austria is like Disneyland.
On steroids.
Think of it as a motoring festival where VW lets loose.
A place where the world's biggest car maker gives its engineers free reign to show what they can do.
That means unveiling a new 370kW twin-turbo Golf GTI concept, making the fastest Audi TT ever and even making a GTI version of the VW Amarok.
It's not all factory-made exotica, though, with VW tragics flocking from all over Europe to display their cars.
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CoQ10 from a Holistic Perspective
The Biogetica Approach
Biogetica is a collective of Drs and Holistic Healthcare practitioners dedicated to holistic healing, with evidence based natural remedies & advanced bio energetic therapies.
- Heal the entire being
Heal the entire being
Biogetica has a unique and comprehensive Holographic model of healing which synthesizes all the medicine systems to simultaneously ease physical, mental, emotional layers of your being.
You, as a living, thinking, feeling, vibrating being, are much more than a collection of inter-related chemical processes. You are life itself. Life can never be reduced to a series of chemical reactions as chemical reactions cannot create life. Every thought, emotion, vibration or action leads to a series of chemical changes in the body. All ailments are a result of disharmony in the life force. Biogetica recognizes this and balances the ENTIRE BEING, bringing mind, body and soul into harmony, for lasting results. Treating an ailment on molecular level alone, seldom has a lasting effect as the untreated social, emotional, mental, spiritual and energetic patterns cause the ailment to manifest once again on a physical plane. Holistic healing is necessary for lasting relief. Biogetica, therefore, uses Resonance Homeopathy to harmonize the entire being; flower essences to attune the mind; Ayurvedic, Tibetan and Chinese herbs to balance the energetic and the physiological manifestation of the five elements; and nutraceuticals to coordinate cellular nutrition.
- Look for natural solutions
Look for natural solutions
Our bodies are made of and supported by nature and therefore can only be healed by nature in the long term. Chemicals are often necessary for immediate change in an acute situation but tend to do the body more harm than good in the long run. Hence, Biogetica's Doctors are dedicated to providing natural solutions that are supported by evidence and prior use. To us, the argument is fairly obvious: One would use wood to fix a desk made of wood or metal to fix a car made of metal, so why use chemicals to fix a body made of nature?
Nature has blessed the Earth with natural medicines and healing mechanisms. It would be wise not to ignore them. The intelligence of nature is much greater than that of man. Unfortunately, man still focuses on chemical medicines, as they can be patented and sold for huge profits. Allopathic attempts to treat chronic ailments by interfering directly with the chemical processes using man-made substances, has essentially been a failure. We claim to be cracking the gene code, but we still can't cure a cold with man-made substances!!! Homeopathic and Naturopathic methods are never studied and verified by governing bodies, as there is no one who will spend millions obtaining an approval on herbs, knowing that they cannot be patented and sold exclusively by them.
- Appeal to the balancing forces inherent in all nature
Appeal to the balancing forces inherent in all nature
Life cannot be recreated with chemical interactions and there is much more to life than molecular interactions. Our bodies are the most advanced pharmacies on the planet and millions of functions happen each minute with astounding precision. Biogetica therapies are designed to appeal to the balancing forces apparent in all nature by reminding and stimulating the body towards a certain function. The nutraceuticals in our kits provide specific nutrition for a function, the herbs in our kits balance the terrain of the body so that it is able to perform that function and the resonance homeopathics are designed to remind the body to be in resonance with that very function.
- From medication to meditation
From medication to meditation
Good health and freedom involves every aspect of our being including diet, lifestyle, exercise, emotional states, thoughts and energetic patterns. Biogetica Drs have therefore designed diet, nutrition, exercise and meditation protocols specific to various life situations. We encourage you to actively partake in these for best results.


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What is Scrabble?
Scrabble is essentially a word game which can be played by 2-4 players at a given time on a board which comprises a grid of squares in a 15 X 15 format. The squares are assigned different scoring attributes. There are 100 tiles to draw from and players must draw 7 tiles initially and maintain the same number on their racks till they are exhausted. Each tile has a point value attached to it. If all 7 tiles are used in a word an additional 50 points is added to the players score. The goal is to win by scoring more than your opponent. Scrabble is now increasingly played competitively across several countries on the globe and in several languages.
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Different Words Same Meaning
Citolas, Citoles, Cithrens, Citherns, Cithers, Citterns - A Guitar
Waivode, Waiwode, Woiwode, Voivode - An army leader
Cagouls, Cagoules, Kagouls, Kagoules, Kagools - An anorak
Eulachan, Eulachon, Oulachon, Oulakan, Oolakan, Ulikon - A candlefish
Kiester, Keister, Hurdies, Patootie - The Buttocks
Didakei, didakai, Diddicoy, Didicoi, Didicoy - A Tinker
Cabala, Cabbala, Kabala, Kabbala, Kabbalah, Qabala, Qabalah - a Jewish doctrine
Yoghurt, Yaourt, Yogurt, Yoghourt - A type of curd
Narwal, Narwhal, Narwhale - An Arctic aquatic mammal
Lekythus, Lecythus, Lekythos - An ancient oil Jar
Germen, Germain, Germaine, Germin - Something that serves as an origin
Filemot, Philomot, Philamot - A dull brown shade
keblah, Kibla, Kiblah, Qibla - The direction muslims face while praying
Litchi, Lichi, Lychee, Lichee - A fruit
Poursue, Pursue, Persue, Poursew Pursew - To follow
Pummelo, Shaddock, Pompelo - A citrus fruit
Repreeve, Reprive, Repryve - To delay
Baklava, Baklawa, Baclava - A middle eastern desert
Nilgai, Nilgau, Nilghai, Nilghau, Nylghai, Nylghau - a large antelope
Cassina, Cassene, Cassine, Cassena - an evergreen tree
Narghile, Narghily, Nargile, Nargileh, Nargily - a hookah
Dirdam, Dirdum, Durdum - uproar
Shechita, Shehitah, Shehita - krosher killing of animals
Mezuzot, Mezuzoth, Mezuzah, Mezuza - a Jewish scroll
Combo Words of Two Words that are Good Both Ways
Bedrail - Railbed
Dovering - Ringdove
Hangover - Overhang
Turnover - Overturn
Runover - Overrun
Roadside - Sideroad
Outburn - Burnout
Woodworm - Wormwood
Linecut - Cutline
Outpass - Passout
Outspeak - Speakout
Comedown - Downcome
Upclose - Closeup
Outback - Backout
Pinhead - Headpin
Mateship - Shipmate
Cutover - Overcut
Upstart - Startup
Outshoot - Shootout
Overwing - Wingover
Fantail - Tailfan
Common Words with Not so common Anagrams
Tailors - Oralist, Rialtos, Sliotar
Almonds - Dolmans
Mustard - Durmast
Stadium - Dumaist
Romance - Cremona
Cauldron - Crunodal
Acolyte - Cotylae
Cilantro - Contrail
Decagon - Congaed
Ethical - Alethic
Strongly - Strongyl
Ungrazed - Gazunder
Expires - Prexies
Detangle - Danegelt
Teardown - Danewort
Erasions - Sensoria
Innovate - Venation
Inundate - Antidune
Invocate - Conative
Antidote - Tetanoid
Liaises - Silesia
Coalise - Celosia
Isotherm - Moithers
Heroism - Moreish
Sedation - Astonied
Marries - Simarre
Tsunami - Manitus, Santimu
Cheerio - Echoier
Those Handy Pyramid Words!
Pyramid words are words which start at 2 letters but can be extended to 7 letters and beyond. For example take the word loofahs, we start with lo, next we get to loo, followed by loof, loofa, loofah and loofahs. Thus by knowing loofahs we get to know a total of 6 words. Other examples include:
Abasers, Amenders, Amusers, Barbers, Bingers, Chained,
Chiasmal, Daledhs, Divests, Erasers, Fasties, Godsons, Hookahs, Jambees, Jamboks, Kaingas, Kinases, Lapsers, Maliced, Mentors, Nursery, Parkiest, Poleyns, Reeders, Reposes, Singers, Skaters,Tapetis, Teasers, Ureases, and Woosells.
There are some reverse pyramid words too. Take the word drooped for example, we start with ed, then ped, then oped, then ooped, rooped and finally drooped.Other examples include:
Aemules, Afeared, Borates, Cleared, Demures, Escapes, Glaired, Hamates, Lemures, Mananas, Penates, Retapes, Scraped, Testates, Upreach, Vacates, Whooped, Yslaked and Zananas.


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Psychology Department
Psychology is the scientific study of behavior, an inquiry into the how and why of what people do. Psychologists explore diverse issues such as the influence of brain processes on behavior, the role of biology and environment in development, the nature of thinking and learning, the processes of sensing and perceiving, social influences on thought and behavior, emotions, memory, the course of typical and atypical personal growth, and the causes, assessment and treatment of mental and emotional problems.
Psychology at Mercer
The Psychology Department at Mercer has several goals. Through the curriculum we ensure that students have a strong background in the empirical, theoretical, and philosophical aspects of the field. We have designed the curriculum such that students are able to enhance their basic skills in critical thinking, writing, speaking, computer use, and research. We emphasize the role of a liberal arts education in enhancing the quality of personal and professional life. Finally, students who complete the curriculum are prepared to continue their education at the graduate (masters and doctoral) level.
Mercer offers a unique opportunity for students to learn about psychology directly. Our curriculum is focused on the development of new knowledge in the field. This is accomplished by providing students with experiential opportunities based on their own research. For example, students have the option of completing an independent, original research project as part of the curricular requirements. In addition, each faculty member has an active research group and students are encouraged to develop their skills by working in this setting. The average class size in the major is fewer than 20 students, and many courses have laboratory components as a part of their requirements. Advanced students have opportunities to gain hands-on experience in applied areas by participating in field placements in the community. Our department is characterized by attention to the individual student. A faculty advisor works closely with each student to plan a course of study to enable the student to take advantage of current opportunities and prepare for the future.
Career Options
Undergraduate study in psychology can contribute significantly to a number of career goals. First, it is an excellent preparation for graduate work in psychology. Advanced training is usually required for working in the field, and Mercer is in the top 25 among private, comprehensive universities in the nation with respect to the number of Psychology graduates who hold the Ph.D. Second, an undergraduate psychology major is beneficial for employment in mental health, casework, research, law enforcement and other forms of social service. Our students also find that their backgrounds and skills are excellent for entry into the business community. Recent graduates are working in clinical, business, and corporate settings at jobs ranging from direct patient contact at medical and mental health centers to research associates at pharmaceutical firms, medical centers, and universities. Third, a major in psychology taken in conjunction with other appropriate courses is a valuable background for professional training in law, medicine, or the ministry.
The Psychology Department is housed in Wiggs Hall. We have an animal research facility that enables us to offer laboratory experiences in animal behavior. We also have a fourteen station computer laboratory with tutorial, statistical, word processing, and graphics software, as well as access to the Internet. The Main Library houses the journal and book collection, and students have access to the Medical School and Law School libraries.


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Drive family dedicated to needs of manufacturing automation
At SPS Nuremburg in November 2012, Control Techniques, an Emerson (NYSE: EMR) business, will launch Unidrive M, its groundbreaking new family of drives tailored to the needs of manufacturing automation customers. The drives were previewed at Pack Expo 2012 in Chicago. Control Techniques' global engineering and design project has so far resulted in the submission of 30 patent applications to protect the huge variety of advanced technologies that have been developed for Unidrive M, company representatives noted.
By taking the innovative step of designing its next generation of drives specifically for customers in the manufacturing sector, Control Techniques has been able to target their needs more thoroughly than ever before. The company's global market research and engineering and design programs have resulted in a family of seven drives, each with unprecedentedly high levels of performance and functionality. Every drive has been carefully designed to meet the requirements of, and improve productivity in, a specific area of the manufacturing market.
Control Techniques' new top range product, the Unidrive M800, integrates a new breed of high performance machine controller within the drive. It is designed to provide control across complete machines and uses the CoDeSys programming environment (used by many automation suppliers) with standard IEC 61131‐3 programming languages and standard Ethernet for communication across drives, I/O, HMIs, PLCs and other industrial devices. Control Techniques' synchronized multi‐tasking structure and advanced motion control expertise complete the high performance offering and fully utilize open or industry standard technologies.
Onboard real time Ethernet (using IEEE 1588 V2) provides improved machine control with fast and flexible communications, achieving synchronization rates across the network of below 1 µs, update rates as low as 250 µs and a virtually unlimited node count.
Control Techniques' advanced new Ethernet protocol uses standard Ethernet TCP/IP and UDP to provide a highly efficient and compact message structure that frees up Ethernet network bandwidth and minimizes network loading. This allows Unidrive M models to talk directly to each other instead of having to route all communications through the traditional machine controller. Each Ethernet‐enabled drive incorporates a dual port Ethernet switch with standard RJ45 connectors, greatly simplifying the task of networking machines.
Certain applications, such as "electronic line shafts," can be set up without having to write any programming code at all. In these instances, the drives will start communicating with one another automatically, synchronizing their control loops so that they can operate in seamless coordination. Standard Ethernet allows Control Techniques' protocols to work alongside others, such as Profinet RT, EtherNet/IP, and Modbus TCP Ethernet protocols.
Tom Alexander, vice president of technology at Control Techniques, said, "Unidrive M is quite simply the most innovative project that I have ever been involved with. Control Techniques' highly advanced new Ethernet protocol has been designed with the factories of the future in mind, and it is far and away the most advanced protocol on the market. The ability of drives in the Unidrive M family to talk directly to each other using this protocol is particularly exciting and it will undoubtedly assist all our manufacturing customers on the essential journey towards smarter production methods."
Another area of innovation in the development of Unidrive M has been PC tools. Control Techniques' PC tools make it easy to access their products' full feature sets. The tools allow users to optimize drive tuning, back up the configuration set and troubleshoot more quickly. All of the software tools use the same communications components, allowing them to run simultaneously using numerous communication protocols.
To support Unidrive M, Control Techniques has developed new PC tools based on in‐depth research into user demands. This new generation of tools makes it even easier to optimally set up the drive and motor. The programming tools use open industry standard IEC 61131‐3 programming languages powered by CoDeSys to meet Manufacturing Automation application requirements.
Alexander said, "Rather than just updating our existing software suite to fit the new product, we developed our new PC tools using the results of an innovative human‐centered design program that took user requirements into account right from the beginning of the design process. Our new tools have an operational focus, so the user does not need to know about our specific drives or parameter menus for tasks such as drive and application set up, system and drive monitoring, optimization of motor performance or even for writing advanced system programs.
"Additionally, commissioning and maintenance tasks have been greatly simplified through a user interface that prioritizes the most commonly performed tasks, simplifying the experience for all users, while advanced users will benefit from the fact that dynamic drive logic diagrams and enhanced searchable listings are present. Meanwhile, the drive and motor performance can be optimized with minimal specialized drive knowledge." Alexander said, "We believe that Unidrive M offers the best motor performance available on the market from any machinery drive."
Control Techniques has always had a reputation for advanced motor control and its drives have traditionally been able to solve the most demanding machine applications. The new Unidrive M family takes a further leap forwards in performance, more than doubling the bandwidth of the control loops. Control Techniques' unique motor control algorithms, combined with the latest microprocessor technology, ensure that the Unidrive M range offers the highest stability and performance for all industrial motor types. This enables users to maximize machine throughput in every application and with every motor, from standard ac induction motors to high dynamic linear motors and from energy saving permanent magnet motors to high performance servo motors.
To create the Unidrive M family, Control Techniques conducted the most comprehensive program of market research in its history. The goal of this research was to allow the company to develop an engineering plan that was entirely focused on customer needs. The initial program of qualitative research consisted of a series of in‐depth interviews with OEMs and other end users designed to identify the precise needs of the manufacturing market. This was followed up by a comprehensive program of quantitative research which greatly expanded upon the findings of the interviews, ensuring that Control Techniques understood exactly which drive features each specific area of the manufacturing market requires. The quantitative research consisted of conjoint studies; these are sophisticated web‐based surveys which recreate the buying decision in order to establish the underlying needs of the customer.
Jay Wirts, vice president of strategic marketing at Control Techniques, said, "Our research has enabled us to understand the manufacturing market more thoroughly than at any previous point, and the information we received was vital in deciding which customers to target with which products. We found that customers within the manufacturing sector are clustered into seven main groups, each with highly specific needs. As a result of our research, we decided to develop a range of seven drives: one for each main customer cluster.
"Making a wide selection of drives and drive options available will enable Control Techniques to offer customers a highly optimized drives family that is more closely tailored to their needs than any other offering available on the market. I am convinced that our new range is going to transform the performance and productivity of our customers."
Enrique Miñarro Viseras, president of Control Techniques, added, "Once Unidrive M is released, Control Techniques will be launching additional ranges of drives that will be targeted at each of our other main market sectors. This will enable us to match our products to the precise requirements of all customers in all sectors in a way that has never been done before. Our goal as a company is nothing less than to revolutionize the drives market."
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Yesterday, David and I took an hour to sit and relax at Jamaica Pond. The weather was absolutely perfect as we watched runners go by, little kids fish, and dogs edge closer to the water for lick or a swim. It was a totally unexpected visit but we had an hour before we were to meet up with our friends Rodney and Jocelyn for dinner so we got ourselves lost at the pond.


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To flash a firmware on your Samsung Galaxy Ace GT-S5830 you need the five things listed below [Use password as yagyagaire if needed] :
- Samsung Galaxy Ace GT-S5830 handset : I am sure everyone reading this article has it.
- Samsung USB Drivers : These are needed to connect your device to your PC. Note that if you have installed Samsung Kies on your PC then these drivers are also installed automatically with it, so you don't need them.
- Odin Multidownloader v4.38 : This is used to flash/upgrade firmwares.
- Cooper_v1.OPS file : This file is needed each and every time you flash anything via Odin; let it be custom recovery or a stock rom.
- Latest Official Firmware : This is the firmware that you want to upgrade/flash your device with. You can download a zip file containing (one or many .tar or .tar.md5 files which are flashed on you device) from sammobile.com (for now).
1. Make sure you have all required things --Install required drivers, download Odin and Cooper file. Also, do a backup of all the files in internal storage (contacts, apps and all).
2. Download any of the latest firmware for your device from sammobile.com or (from this page which I will create later).
3. Now, extract your download and examine it.
4. If you have got a single .tar or .tar.md5 file then configure as said in Step A. Otherwise, if you have got two or more (usually four) .tar or .tar.md5 files then configure Odin as said in Step B.
- Step A : Configuring Odin For One Package file.
- Run Odin Multidownloader for Galaxy Ace GT-S5830.
- Check One Package, Auto reboot and Protect OPS check boxes.
- Click on OPS button and Load Cooper_v1.0.ops file on it.
- Now go to the bottom and click on One Package button.
- Load the single *.tar or .tar.md5 file in this field.
|Configuring Odin with one package file.
- Step B : Configuring Odin for Flashing with Multiple Files
- Run Odin Multidownloader for Galaxy Ace GT-S5830.
- Check Auto reboot and Protect OPS check boxes. [ Note : Do not check one package option, use this option only when you need to flash a complete rom in one package.]
- Click on OPS button and Load Cooper_v1.0.ops file on it.
- Click on BOOT button and Select .tar (or .tar.md5) file with APBOOT in the name.
- Click on PDA button and Select .tar (or .tar.md5) file with CODE / PDA in the name.
- Click on PHONE button and Select .tar (or .tar.md5) file with MODEM in the name.
- Click on CSC button and Select .tar (or .tar.md5) file with csc / csc-multi in the name.
- Leave EFS blank.
|Selecting multiple files in Odin.
6. Boot up your device in download mode (Press Volume Down + Home + Power button simultaneously)
7. Only when your phone is in download mode, then connect it to your PC via USB Cable.
8. Once connected in download mode, Odin will say Detected! (see the image below) and then you may press Start button.
|Do not proceed ahead until Odin recognize/ detects your device.
9. Wait for about 5-6 minutes for Odin to flash the firmware and then when it says PASS at the top left box, you may disconnect your device.
|Wait till Odin says PASS. This is the notification that your device is successfully upgraded.
Now, take some time to explorer you new firmware as well as restore your apps and data from any backup you did earlier. Enjoy the latest Android OS on your device. Don't hesitate to ask for help if you are stuck at any of the steps above.


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Are Facebook Pages Getting Less Traffic From Google & Bing?
This January Google launched "Search Plus Your World (SPYW)," a service that drastically customized search results based on social connections while bolstering visibility of Google+ products. While the new changes absolutely increased visibility for Google+, there was concern that SPYW would negatively affect other social networks. Five months into the SPYW, traffic to Facebook Pages is down. However, it's also down from Bing, suggesting that SPYW isn't to blame.
PageLever, a Facebook analytics company, uncovered a significant drop in traffic post SPYW launch. The company studied 500 fan pages with a minimum of 10,000 fans, looking at external referrals from Bing and Google. Internal Facebook referrals and searches did not play a factor in the data. The overall results show that Google traffic to Facebook pages has dropped 51%:
Before the Search Plus Your World launch, Google drove 9.25% of the external traffic to Facebook pages. After the SPYW launch, that percentage of Google referrals was down to just 4.52%.
Surprisingly, the numbers were down on Bing as well, dropping 59% year over year. For Bing to also drop suggests there's some issue with Facebook getting traffic in general from the major search engines, not that SPYW is to blame.
NOTE: Previously we'd headlined this story "Google Sending 51% Less Traffic To Facebook Pages Since "Search Plus Your World" Launch; Bing Drops, Too" but looking further at the data, and after some follow-up with PageLever, the Bing drop makes the SPYW connection seem less likely. So, we've changed our headline and qualified the lead further.
The takeaway if that Facebook Pages seem to getting less traffic from both Google and Bing, but why exactly is unclear.
NOTE 2: PageLever has checked further, and the fall in traffic from Google and Bing began on January 7, not January 10, when Search Plus Your World was launched. It has since updated its post to reflect this. So, this drop definitely seems unrelated to SPYW.
A few large unattributed spikes do show on both Bing and Google as well.
Quantcast numbers do show a aggregate drop in Facebook's overall traffic since January, but does also show a slight peak in late February (near the launch of the official fMC event):
For a full report and statistics, see PageLever.
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Jim Thomas is the founder and president of Fitness Management USA Inc., a management consulting and turnaround firm specializing in the fitness and health club industry. With more than 25 years of experience owning, operating and managing clubs of all sizes, Thomas lectures and delivers seminars and workshops on the practical skills required to successfully build teamwork and market fitness programs and products.
"What am I doing wrong?" That's the question I hear most often from health club owners and managers when membership sales have slowed. Many times, the answer is that you aren't doing anything wrong. You just need to do some things better, and you need to start doing a few things you've left out of the membership sales process.
Here are some proven ideas you can refer to when you choose to evaluate your own sales and marketing efforts in your health club—and they apply not only to your membership sales, but to personal training, juice bar and almost anything else you market and sell in your health club.
1. Target specific niche markets in marketing your health club. Everyone within a 3-mile radius of your facility may be a prospect for a health club membership. But your monthly marketing efforts will produce the best results for the lowest acquisition cost when you target prospects with the greatest need for what you offer. Identify a niche market for your marketing. Customize your marketing materials to appeal to their greatest need. Then multiply your health club marketing results by defining several other niche markets for your health club and slanting your marketing materials to appeal to the biggest need of prospects in each niche.
2. Promote your health club's USP in everything you do. Your USP is your unique selling position. It's the compelling reason why a prospect would join your club instead of the one around the corner. You'll attract the maximum number of new members when you offer a benefit they cannot get from other health clubs. If you don't already have a USP, create one by adding something to your health club you're not already offering. Convert it into a benefit statement and include that statement in all your marketing, advertising and membership sales presentations.
3. Never advertise without a clear offer (with an expiration date). Always include a powerful offer (only one, by the way) when advertising your health club. For example, offer free information related to your membership, personal training or other services to generate telephone inquiries or website traffic. Then, make the most compelling membership discount or bonus time offer you can afford to convert these inquiring health club prospects into new membership sales or personal training clients.
4. Collect contact information and follow up with prospects. Most club prospects won't rush right in and join your health club the first time they hear or see your sales message. You'll need to have a system to collect contact information, enabling you to reach them periodically with reminders and offers. More than 50 percent of membership sales will come through the follow-up you do with club prospects or guests who previously requested information but hadn't yet joined. Advertising and marketing are expensive. Maximize your return and acquisition cost on your marketing by following up periodically with the prospects it produced to convert more of them into new members.
5. Remove any risk to joining your health club. Do you know the main reason why people don't join your club when it's clearly something they want or need? They don't want to take the chance of getting something different than they expect and maybe even lose money. You can eliminate this risk by guaranteeing satisfaction on what they buy. Offer a liberal, money-back guarantee. A 30-day money-back guarantee with a month-to-month membership that can be cancelled with a 30 days' notice takes all the guesswork out of the buying process. If you're selling personal training, offer to continue working with your client without any additional charge until the promised result is achieved.
6. Be diversified in your approach. It's easier and less expensive to get new members from current satisfied members than to advertise for new members. So you must do all you can to keep your current members satisfied. Developing and offering new products and services to your members keeps them from getting bored, increasing their satisfaction and referrals.
7. Never stop testing your marketing. Continually test and evaluate the effectiveness of everything you do to promote your club. Here's an effective guideline that we've used successfully in many clubs across the country: allocate 80 percent of your marketing budget and effort in proven club promotions, events and offers, and 20 percent in testing new ideas. But don't just blindly try new ideas—do your research. Many health club owners use this approach and continue to see growth even in competitive marketplaces and difficult economies.
Now, evaluate how well you are implementing each of these principles in your health club. Just a small improvement in just one of them will boost your membership sales immediately. An improvement in several will generate a big increase in your total health club sales volume.


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A Short History of Indians in Canada: Stories
HarperCollins, 2005 - Indians of North America - 232 pages
"A flock of Indians has just flown smack into the side of a Bay Street skyscraper. Again. It's up to Bill and Rudy to tag the live ones, nurse them to health at the shelter and release them back into the wild. Thomas King is back in fabulous, fantastical form in this latest collection of short stories, some new, some previously published. Compiled in acomic tour de force, all of the selections in A Short History of Indians in Canada are showcases for King's wholly original brand of imagination and wit. In 20 tales, King pokes a sharp stick into the gears of the native myth-making machine, slyly exposing the raw underbelly of both historical and contemporary native-white relationships. Through the laughter, these stories shimmer brightly with the universal truths that unite us."--Amazon.ca Book Desc.
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Melissa Joan Hart is facing a lawsuit from her former manager who alleges she owes him commission payments.
Kieran Maguire filed papers at Los Angeles Superior Court on Wednesday claiming he entered into a verbal agreement with the star for his management services in 2006, following the end of her series Sabrina The Teenage Witch.
The talent agent claims he negotiated a number of lucrative jobs for Hart, including a slot on Dancing With The Stars and her latest TV show Melissa & Joey.
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Make the Coral Gables Visitor Center your First Stop
The Coral Gables Visitor Center is located downtown in the vibrant and historic Coral Gables Museum in a setting that exemplifies the beauty, history and many attractions in Coral Gables.
What you'll find:
-Helpful brochures, points-of-interest maps, and event information.
-Knowledgeable and friendly staff who can assist or direct visitors and guests.
-Interactive touchscreen TV featuring local attractions and historic sites.
-The museum hosts a wide variety of programming for the whole family that includes: exhibitions, collections, educational offerings, lectures, tours, publications and special events.
The Visitor Center is located at 285 Aragon Avenue, Coral Gables. Hours of operation:
Monday to Friday 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Saturday 10:00 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Closed: Easter, Christmas Day, and New Year's Day.
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Tribe 5, the fifth alpha release of Ubuntu 7.10, is now available for download.
Ubuntu 7.04 users who have the latest version of the update manager can install Tribe 5 by typing sudo update-manager -d at the command line.
Tribe 5 comes with GNOME 2.20.0 beta 1, which was released earlier this week. Tribe 5 also includes an improved graphics hardware settings tool that simplifies dual monitor configuration, a new printer management system that replaces the old gnome-cups-manager tool, and package management integration for Firefox add-ons.
The new Firefox plugin finder service allows users to select third-party plugins for Flash and video playback and will install those plugins so that Firefox can handle multimedia right out of the box. At the present time, users can choose between Adobe's closed-source player or the open source Gnash player for Flash. Video playback plugins available through the plugin finder service include GXine, VLC, and MPlayer. Firefox also offers a new install/remove extension manager that leverages Ubuntu's package management system and is modeled after the distribution's add/remove programs dialog.
According to the Ubuntu 7.10 release schedule, the last tribe release is scheduled for early september, and the first beta release is scheduled for September 27. The final release of Ubuntu 7.10 is scheduled for October.
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We wish to convey a big "Thank You" for the "best concert" Feb. 17 in Marion at the USD 408 Performing Arts Center. The concert featured both the Marion High School boys' chorus and the Tabor College Concert Choir.
We so much appreciate the work of directors David Clark and Dr. Brad Vogel in putting the evening together for us all. Those attending the nearly-full-to-capacity event enjoyed great music and great performances by each group.
It is quite evident that Marion County has no shortage of talented, local performers. It would not be an overstatement to say that the music was inspiring, the artistry beautiful. We are so glad that we had the opportunity to attend.
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Kings, Blues meet in St. Louis for pivotal Game 5
The Los Angeles Kings got off to a slow start in this postseason, but the defending Stanley Cup champions will have a chance to take their first lead of the Western Conference quarterfinals when they visit the Blues for Wednesday's Game 5 in St. Louis.
The Blues won the first two tests of this best-of-seven series on home ice and both victories came by 2-1 scores. However, the Kings, who swept St. Louis out of the playoffs in last year's conference semifinals, answered with consecutive wins as the host to even the series at 2-2.
Los Angeles has come back from an 0-2 hole to win a series just once in team history, taking four straight to defeat Detroit in six games of the 2001 Western Conference quarterfinals.
After posting a 1-0 win in Game 3, Los Angeles earned a 4-3 triumph on Monday to tie the series. All four games in this set have been decided by one goal, but Game 1 was the only tilt that went to overtime.
It didn't look good for the Kings early in Game 4, as they fell behind 2-0 in the first 4:32 of play. However, L.A. scored twice to end the opening period and even the score at 2-2 after 20 minutes. The Blues notched the lone goal of the second period to grab a 3-2 edge, but the Kings received goals from Anze Kopitar and Justin Williams over a span of 76 seconds in the third.
Anze Kopitar tied the game just before Williams' goal, as he one-timed a Dustin Brown pass into the net at 7:14 of the final period. Williams then scored the winner at 11:30 of the third as he tipped in the rebound of a shot from Mike Richards.
From there, Quick did the rest, but he didn't need to do much as the Los Angeles defense neutralized the St. Louis attack by limiting the team to just five shots in the third period.
"Quick has made some big saves to keep us in it," said Kopitar. "And it's nice to get enough goals to reward him. It's the small things that give you success. Fortunately we got the two goals in the third and they held up."
Dustin Penner and Jeff Carter had first-period goals for the Kings, while Quick stopped 19 shots for the win.
T.J. Oshie had two goals while David Backes also lit the lamp for the Blues. Brian Elliott made 25 stops in the loss.
"They took the game to another level and we didn't have an answer," said St. Louis head coach Ken Hitchcock. "We didn't manage the puck very well in the second or third period and they dialed it up. Now it's our job to answer."
The Blues hope L.A. continues to struggle on the road in Game 5. The Kings had a poor 8-12-4 mark on the road in the regular season before losing Games 1 and 2 in St. Louis. The Blues, meanwhile, were 15-8-1 as the host this season.
Game 6 of this series is scheduled for Friday in Los Angeles.
This is the third all-time playoff encounter between the Kings and Blues and St. Louis had won the first two meetings before getting swept a year ago.


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South Louisiana residents facing disastrous levels of coastal land loss may see echoes of their own situation in the Academy Award nominated documentary "Sun Come Up."
South Louisiana residents facing disastrous levels of coastal land loss may see echoes of their own situation in the Academy Award nominated documentary "Sun Come Up."
The documentary, which will be screened at Nicholls State University in Thibodaux next month, follows inhabitants of the Carteret Islands just north of Bougainville, Papua New Guinea, as they realize that rising sea levels mean they must leave their ancestral lands to find a new home. The islanders are some of the world's first forced climate migrants, a trend that scientists believe will continue as sea levels rise. The film was directed by Jennifer Redfearn.
Screenings of the documentary are being held across the country and are sponsored by the Catholic Coalition on Climate Change. But local officials sponsoring the screening believe it may hit home hardest with residents of Terrebonne and Lafourche parishes.
The documentary will be screened at 6 p.m. Nov. 1 in Peltier Auditorium at Nicholls State University. The screening is free. After the film, there will be a discussion about it and actions viewers can take to respond to climate change issues.
The screening is being hosted by Catholic Charities of Houma-Thibodaux, Nicholls State and the Barataria-Terrebonne National Estuary Program.
Rob Gorman, director of Catholic Charities of Houma-Thibodaux, said he decided to bring a screening of the film to Lafourche, because watching the trailer for the film, "I see south Louisiana right now."
Catholic Charities has long recognized the challenges south Louisiana faces from coastal erosion, becoming a founding member of the Coalition to Restore Coastal Louisiana nonprofit coastal advocacy group, Gorman said.
Louisiana's land loss problems go beyond sea level rise, but it is definitely a factor that could help lead to the loss of coastal communities in the near future.
After the Mississippi River was leveed in to prevent flooding decades ago, with no replenishing sediment from river floods, the Louisiana delta began gradually sinking. This sinking combined with erosion from salt water intrusion and canals cut for industry has led to the rapid deterioration of Louisiana's coastal delta.
The gradual sinking of the coast combined with rising waters means the Gulf Coast has some of the highest rates of sea level rise in the nation, according to LSU researchers.
Sea level is rising at a rate of 0.36 inches per year in southern Louisiana, which means relative sea level is rising 3 feet per century, according to LSU researchers. Because land is so low in south Louisiana, that could inundate some coastal communities.
"It is having a big impact, not only because the sea level has been rising, but because we've been sinking for years," said Kerry St. P�, director of the Barataria-Terrebonne National Estuary Program.
Some relocation is already happening in south Louisiana, as residents leave communities such as Isle de Jean Charles and Dulac in Terrebonne that have flooded repeatedly from storms, Gorman said.
"We've got our own climate migrants right now with the problems we're facing from sea level rise, subsidence and erosion," Gorman said.
One of the tribal members says of the relocation, "If everybody moves, I think I'll be the last man to put my feet on the island before moving away."
St. P� said it's a phrase he's heard echoed in repeatedly flooded communities in the Barataria-Terrebonne estuary, which has one of the highest rate of land loss in the world.
"I was absolutely struck by the similarity between our situation and these islanders that are being inundated because of climate change. It hit home. It's extremely relevant," St. P� said.
While climate change has been politically controversial, St. P� and Gorman said scientific consensus agrees that sea level is rising.
It is important to have a dialog about climate change in Terrebonne and Lafourche, where the impacts will be drastic, and may affect residents' ability to continue living here in the future.
"I hope we get a nice, diverse audience, from Nicholls students, to concerned adults, to skeptics," Gorman said.
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Obituaries October 31, 2012
Orloff "Sonny" Watson
Orloff "Sonny" Watson, 76, of Derby Line died peacefully on October 20, 2012, in Derby.
He was born in Newport, a son of Mildred Daniels Watson and Orloff "Red" Watson Sr. on August 16, 1936.
Mr. Watson worked at various places, including Space Research, Indian Head, and, in his later years, Rural Community Transportation. He was an active member of the North Troy Volunteer Fire Department for a number of years and was always willing to help out a friend and neighbor in need. Being a native of the area, Mr. Watson was known and loved by many, and some of his most enjoyable times were spent hunting, fishing, and going to the races in Groveton, New Hampshire, with family and friends.
Mr. Watson is preceded in death by both of his parents, Mildred and Orloff Watson Sr.; his son Steven Watson; his brothers Albert and Eddie Watson; and his sisters Melda Watson, Betty Elliot, Margaret Shattuck, and Helena Domina.
He is survived by his daughter Tammy Watson Wiesen and her husband, Bard, of Derby; his sisters Henrietta Crowell of Newport, Shirley Elliot of Holyoke, Massachusetts, and Marion Watson of Newport; his sister-in-law Joanne Watson of Island Pond; his grandsons Scott Wiesen and Tyler Wiesen; and by numerous nephews, nieces, and cousins.
There was a graveside service at St. Mary's Cemetery on October 27 at 11 a.m.
Should friends desire, contributions in his memory may be made to Northeast Kingdom Home Care, The Meeting Place, P.O. Box 250, Newport, Vermont 05855.
Online condolences may be sent to the family through the funeral home website at www.curtis-britch.com.
Steve A. Fournier
Steve A. Fournier, born October 28, 1965, in Newport, died suddenly at the age of 43 on August 21, 2009.
Mr. Fournier spent his childhood in Derby, attended Derby Elementary School, and graduated from North Country High School in Newport.
He was proud to serve and train in the U.S. Air Force from 1984 to 1988 with honors. In 2005 he attended Oklahoma State Horseshoeing School and graduated with honors as a farrier.
His spirit lives on and will surely be missed with fond memories.
(Editor's note: Mr. Fournier's mother submitted this obituary. The date of death is correct.)
Terry E. Hill
Terry E. Hill, 66, of Fairfax died at his home on October 27, 2012, surrounded by his family and closest friends, following a year-long battle with cancer.
He was born Terrill Earl Hill in Barton on March 30, 1946, a son of Earl and Lucille Hill.
Mr. Hill was raised in Greensboro and spent his early years driving truck and working in the construction industry. He was blessed with an outstanding mechanical aptitude, and for years he owned and operated Hill Service Center in Milton. He also worked several years in the boat and snowmobile program with the Vermont Department of Public Safety.
In the early 1990s, he formally founded Terry Hill, Inc., which grew to be a nationally known and respected trucking and transportation company. He dedicated his life to making it a successful business. From its base at the Catamount Industrial Park in Milton, Terry Hill, Inc., hauled Vermont-based freight to points throughout the United States and Canada and from anywhere in the country back to Vermont. At the company's peak, Mr. Hill employed as many as 75 drivers and staff and owned and maintained a large fleet of tractor-trailers and dump trucks.
Terry Hill, Inc., was the culmination of business success in Mr. Hill's life. He devoted countless hours to guiding it to a company to be proud of. Employees, associates and customers regarded him as a good friend, a true gentleman, and a man of his word. He enjoyed the respect and friendship of his peers in the industry.
In 2009 Mr. Hill finally sold the company and retired to Craftsbury. There he found the time to relax and develop a passion for snowmobiling. He and his brother Lanny traveled extensively and often throughout the trails of the Northeast Kingdom. Mr. Hill cherished those times.
When he was diagnosed with cancer earlier this year he and his wife, Holly, returned to Fairfax.
Those who knew Mr. Hill will miss the kind and friendly gentleman who was devoted to his family, his extended family and his former employees. His kindness and consideration can be measured by the countless acts of help and support he provided to everyone. He will be remembered as a compassionate and true friend, a tireless worker, and an outstanding businessman.
Mr. Hill leaves his beloved wife, Holly (Chaffee) Hill; their daughter Marissa Menard of Burlington; his son Terry Dean Hill of Morrisville and his three children, Shawn, Brooke, and Stephaney; his daughter Michele Adams and her husband, Scott, and their children Randi and Michael of Hyde Park; step-children Michelle Raponi and her husband, David, of Hernando Beach, Florida, and Charles Menard of Roxbury; his brother Lanny, and his wife, Mary Jean, of East Hardwick; his sister Nancy Menard of Vergennes; and several nieces and nephews. He also leaves old friend and former employee Lane Marshall of Richmond and longtime business associate, mentor, and close personal friend Ron Charlebois of South Burlington.
Following Mr. Hill's wishes, there will be visiting hours from 5 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, November 1, at the A.W. Rich Funeral Home, Fairfax Chapel. A funeral service will be held at the United Church of Fairfax on Friday, November 2, at 2 p.m. with the Reverend Elizabeth Griffin officiating. Interment will be in the family lot in the Irasburg Cemetery at the convenience of the family.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 55 Day Lane, Williston, Vermont 05495-1460.
Share memories and online condolences by visiting www.awrichfuneralhomes.com


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As a pilot in the U.S. Air Force, Mike Grimm traveled to 57 countries in his 29 years of service. "I've seen how people live all over the world," he says. When it came time for Mike and his wife, Patty, to retire in 2010, Grimm, by then a teacher and living in Arizona, knew he wanted a low-cost location with good health care, natural beauty, nice weather and plenty of cultural opportunities.
Grimm and his wife opted for Cuenca, the third largest city in Ecuador. "We live on about $1,500 a month," Mike says. That includes rent for their three-bedroom apartment with river views, utilities, and food (Patty says they eat even better here than in the states, as there's locally grown produce year round). It also covers travel a few times a year, entertainment and medical care. "We look around and are amazed that we're in Ecuador," says Patty. "There are downsides, but we've been here three years and love it."
It is estimated that about 5,000 to 10,000 American expatriates now live in Ecuador, and affordability is one reason why. Most expat couples that MarketWatch talked to say they live on less than $2,000 a month in Ecuador—and sometimes much less.
In most of the country—with the exception of parts of Quito and Guayaquil, the two largest cities—the cost of housing is far below the U.S. average. A new two-bedroom apartment in a good neighborhood in Cuenca can be found for around $80,000 and entire homes aren't much more; in the beachfront town of Bahia de Caraquez many single-family homes sell for less than $100,000.
Ecuador doesn't tax Americans' Social Security income, and property taxes tend to be low (in Cuenca, you might pay just $70 to $120 for the year, Grimm says). And often, homeowners over 65 get discounts on their property taxes.
Not all of Ecuador's amenities are as advanced as an American might be accustomed to, but expats express satisfaction with their medical care. "The health care here is affordable and good" says 66-year old retiree Georgia de Machuca, who moved to Quito from Chicago about 20 years ago. "I go to the doctor and only pay about $40 to $45 for a visit." A survey by International Living, a magazine and website devoted to living abroad, concluded that health care in the country costs only 10% to 25% of what it does in the U.S., and larger cities like Quito, Cuenca and Guayaquil have doctors representing pretty much every specialty, many trained in the U.S. and Europe.
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It's especially affordable and friendly to seniors: Residents over 65 (even if they aren't Ecuadorean) get 50% off cultural and sporting events, electric and water bills, and international airfare, and they often don't have to stand in line at places like the airport and bank. The country uses the U.S. dollar as currency, cellphones and Wi-Fi access are plentiful, and there are a lot of retiree expat communities. The cultural opportunities in the big cities are world-class. Quito and Cuenca both have a symphony and ballet and attract artists from around the world. And though Ecuador is only about the size of Arizona, it has a varied topography ranging from snow-capped mountain peaks to rain forests to beaches (and flights that can whisk you from one area to another in a couple of hours).
That said, the adjustment to a new life in Ecuador can be difficult. In many corners of the country, little English is spoken. "At first, I was almost scared to open my mouth I knew so little Spanish," says Patty Grimm. "Things do not happen as quickly or efficiently as they do in the States," says Gary Kesinger, 48, a retired teacher living in Cotacachi (though he has come to prefer the slower pace of life). The sales tax (which is called a value-added tax) is 12%, though people over 65 can get much of that refunded.
Flights to the U.S., even with the senior discount, can be pricey; and roads in places are rough. As in other countries, Americans aren't covered by Medicare in Ecuador. And while Americans can buy property in Ecuador holding only a tourist visa, it can be a struggle (read: prepare for paperwork) to get residency status. Some of the smaller, more remote towns in Ecuador have less-than-ideal infrastructure, health care and services, and the larger cities like Quito and Guayaquil can get pricey.
That said, there plenty of appealing and affordable communities for those looking to retire. Here are three.


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Anna loves Fancy Nancy...but Anna's mom loves Fancy Nancy even more! When we were deciding what to do for her 4th birthday party, Fancy Nancy was a shoe-in.
Seriously, if you have not read the Fancy Nancy books, you are missing out! Even if you don't have a little girl, you should check them out. They are way too cute!
So I thought I would share a few pictures from our soiree. The best part was making our house fancy. It was positively dripping with feathers, garlands, glitter, jewelry, flowers, and pink and purple everything! Luckily my mom was in town for the party and she helped me decorate, but somehow she managed to aviod being in a single picture!
Here is the table. Fancy, isn't it?
And here is the cake. I'm pretty happy with how it turned out.
Our first game was "Fancy or Plain" where I held up an ordinary object and a fancy object, and they had to pick the fancy one. They were VERY good at this! In this picture you can also see me in all my fanciness!
For playing the game so well they all get boas.
This is the only picture with all of the girls in their boas. They thought they were a little itchy. They sure look pretty though!
Our next game was freeze dance.
After that game they got shades.
Noah wasn't really into the freeze dance (the girly party freaked him out a little) but he was really sweet with Adeline and let her wear his shades.
Then we tried to walk with books on our heads. Fancy princesses can do this, but we discovered it is very hard to do with tiaras and fancy hair do's. Speaking of fancy hair do's...Carly's mom, Alissa, did Anna's hair for the party. She thought she was the queen of the world when she left for her hair appointment. It looked beautiful (and very fancy). Thanks Alissa!
Then we got bracelets.
I think putting on makeup was their favorite part. We did eye shadow, blush, and body glitter. Thanks, Bethany for helping with the makeup. (She's the one in the top hat!)
On to the Fancy Nancy Pull string pinata that was filled with rings and mini tiaras.
Here is Anna showing off her rings (or is she throwing gang signs?)
Snack break!
Opening presents...Bryn gave her this great Fancy Nancy game!
They're adorable...but the sun is in their eyes.
Here is the whole crew. Could they be any cuter?!?!
This is the Anna I know and love. Can you tell that her mom has killed herself to throw her the best Fancy Nancy party a 4 year old could ask for?
Finally smiling.
The kids did a great job drinking from the fancy goblets. I think they liked having a base they could wrap their little hands around. This is Allison.
Thinking hard about that wish!
Anna and Abby playing with the new toys.
Luke was hilarious! He left his shades and coat on the ENTIRE party. The girly party didn't bother him a bit!
Anna and Carly
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Saturday, February 28, 2009
Fancy Nancy Party
Anna loves Fancy Nancy...but Anna's mom loves Fancy Nancy even more! When we were deciding what to do for her 4th birthday party, Fancy Nancy was a shoe-in.
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Thursday, February 26, 2009
Twilight Weekend!
Well...it has been two months since I have even looked at a blog. I got on here today and realized that I still have my Christmas background up! Pitiful!
I've decided to get back in the habit, though I don't know if anyone follows my blog anymore, after I dropped of the face of the earth for a while.
I have debated whether or not I should post this...and I have decided to go for it. I am going to tell you all how I spent my weekend. Many of you will think I'm a complete dork, and some of you will be totally jealous. So here goes...I was at a Twilight Tour...Twilight Party...Twilight Event...OK...it was a Twilight Convention. Do you see why I am trying to avoid the "C" word? Now you think I'm some kind of "vampire trekkie".
I suppose I am.
A few months ago my sister, Lindsey, asked me to go to San Francisco for a Twilight Convention. Yeah right, Aaron would never go for that. So I asked him, and he said "sure!" So we bought tickets. My sister is really into celebrities and movie memorabilia and that sort of thing. I'm really not, but I thought a weekend in San Fran doing all things Twilight sounded like fun. And it certainly was!
The stars we got to see were:
Peter Facinelli (Carlisle)
I have to say…Peter is the most adorable thing I've ever seen (besides my husband of course!)
Billy Burke (Charlie)
Kellan Lutz (Emmett)
Michael Welsh (Mike Newton)
Christian Sarratos (Angela)
Jackson Rathbone (Jasper)
Ashley Green (Alice)
Rachelle Lefevre (Victoria)
They all answered questions on stage and we got autographs from all of them. We had time to chat a little bit with all of them. I was amazed at how nice they all were (well, Billy wasn't very into it…he hasn't even read the books). Everybody else was great. The funniest part was how they all made fun of Robert Pattinson's athletic ability. Apparently he's not an athlete!
They talked a lot about filming Twilight, and also said some neat things about New Moon. Although a lot of people asked really lame questions. Seriously…"if you had three wishes, what would they be?" and stuff like that.
There was also a concert by the 100 Monkeys, which is Jackson Rathbone's band.
They were actually pretty good. I was in the front row being squished up against the stage. I couldn't move, but I was screaming right along with everybody else. I felt 17…in a good way.
The Vampire Ball was tons of fun also. I wore a red and black dress with a black boa and bright red lipstick. We danced until almost 2 am. There was a centerpiece competition. We didn't win, but ours were the best!
Here are a few pictures of the costume competition. Again, we didn't win, but we looked the best. The winner was a giant cardboard recreation of the cover of Breaking Dawn. She was supposed to be the chess piece coming out of the book, but she looked like a ghost poking out of a refrigerator box. I really wish I had taken a picture. I was Bella and my Lindsey was Alice. We were both able to get our hands on the actual dresses worn in the movie. Mine will be for sale on ebay if anyone is interested!
Those of you who know me, know that I LOVE costumes. Almost as much as I love parties! So putting together every detail of Bella's outfit was a blast for me.
We also went to a breakfast with some of the celebs, watched parodies performed, and attended discussions of every aspect of Twilight: the music, the gossip, New Moon news, etc.
This is The Hillywoods. They did one of the parodies and it was pretty good.
We also did LOTS of shopping! They had a three story Forever 21, a three story Ross, a mall, and a Nordstrom Rack…all within walking distance! That was heaven. And a Jamba Juice…yum! I love Arkansas, but we do lack some critical things!
I really, really enjoyed the city.
Our hotel was right in the middle of downtown and we could walk to everything. I loved it! The weather was great too. It was high 50's in the evening. I was very comfortable in short sleeves and jeans. I had to laugh at the Californians. No joke…everyone was wearing heavy coats, hats and scarves! I got a feel for what my Utah friends think of Arkansans.
There were lots of interesting people. We saw a guy stroking his giant rat, a guy peeing on the street, and lots of homeless people with really interesting signs. One said he needed money for a hooker, another said he was "to stooped to wurk". Very creative.
Our flight home had a three hour layover in Phoenix.
Yep, the exact place that Bella escapes from Alice and Jasper in Twilight. So we decided to try to find the bathroom with two entrances that is described in the book. We didn't find it, but I think we set some kind of record for "most people thinking your nuts in one day". When I got home, I did a little research and discovered that the bathroom doesn't exist. Apparently there is a bathroom like that in a Phoenix movie theater that gave Stephenie Meyer the idea. Oh well! We took a picture of a Phoenix Airport bathroom anyway!
Overall the weekend was fantastic. Luckily, the average age of attendees was 20's. There were some much older and much younger, but we fit in perfectly. There were lots of moms with their daughters and it made me really excited to take my girls to something like this one day. That has to make you the coolest mom in the world!
It was fun to act 17 for a weekend, but I am so happy to be home.
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By State Rep. Cheri Gerou
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Thanks for help with weed pull
The Community Weed Awareness Campaign would like to thank all of the hard-working volunteers who made "Wake-Up and Weed" such a success. Volunteers who are willing to spend a lovely Saturday morning pulling weeds are truly special. We'd like to acknowledge the large contingent of volunteers from Wild Rose Church and the support of the Evergreen Nature Center.
Photography has become more accessible in the digital age, but does it seem that many of us now leave our cameras at home in favor of the handier cell-phone quick pic? A portrait photographer pulls out all the big equipment, a finely tuned eye, and a little Photoshop, to create a lifetime work of art that goes well beyond capturing an event.
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I read your incredible story with pictures of the Hunter family and their grandchildren about to drop off the dam. Also a plea from Dan Markey for greater safety in using the boats. This family was very fortunate that calm heads were present. I would certainly think that safety would be the most important factor in the use of boats on the lake.
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