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Ford (NYSE:F) is hiring 2,200 salaried workers and thousands of more hourly workers in the U.S. as it moves forward with an aggressive hiring plan aimed at helping the company expand its fleet.
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The Detroit automaker, whose hiring spree marks its biggest increase in white-collar workers in more than a decade, said 75% of the new jobs will be in engineering, manufacturing and information technology.
The move comes as automakers continue to adapt to the changing tastes of consumers, which has led to a sharp decline in gas guzzlers.
Ford is expanding and modernizing its models to include more fuel-efficient vehicles. It's looking to sell 15 models, up from 5 currently, in China, is revamping its South America lineup and launching 15 new or refreshed models in Europe over the next five years.
"As we expand our product lineup of fuel-efficient vehicles, we need more people in critical areas," said Joe Hinrichs, head of Ford's North and South American operations.
Ford said it is looking to hire some current interns and temporary workers to fill the full-time positions.
The No. 2 U.S. automakers behind General Motors (NYSE:GM) also said it plans to add about 900 new jobs to its current salaried workforce in North America, though it warned that figure could change.
The company is looking to rebuild the workforce after having to lay off thousands of people during the Great Recession. At the end of last year, Ford had only employed 28,400 in North America, down from 38,600 in 2006, though its workforce has grown about 13.6% from the depths of the recession in 2009.
The announcement follows a 2011 deal between Ford and the United Auto Workers union that required the company to create and retain 12,000 U.S. hourly jobs by 2015.
Having added more than 8,100 hourly and salaried hires in 2012, including about 1,000 part-time jobs that were brought in-house from overseas, Ford on Friday said it has so far fulfilled half of that commitment.
Shares of Ford climbed about 1% premarket Friday to $13.97.


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wearing shorts to work (men)
For those of you who have sufficiently relaxed dress codes to do this, do you?
I did it once last week.
Would do it again.
someone wore shorts on dress down Friday, but that's it
I have a half-formed plan to pioneer the wearing of business shorts, or "borts", for the other four days of the working week.
but not at the moment as I have about 30-40 midge bites all over my legs, and they're pretty big. They look horrible!
even though its roasting outside
my air conditioned studio is the same temp all year round so not too fussed about wearing them, felt good on the walk to/from work though
finally decided to bust my pasty legs out today. Feels good.vamos this'd this
I don't have a lot of choice
if I didn't wear shorts here I think I'd cook, no fans or AC, loads of electrical equipment, 40 feet from the nearest window. :(
fuck yes
Due to the relatively short length of dude-shorts this year I'm more lor less channeling some severe daisy duke realness. damn.
some guy was wearing shorts yesterday
when he graduated.
gown, hat etc.. and smart shorts. trailblazer.
I can't.
Even in Texas this was banned.
Yes, yes i do
I work in a pub thats 90% windows that don't open so if i didn't i reckon i'd be dead within an hour.
doing so right now.
helps on the ride to/from work. would be horrible otherwise in this weather.
Yes, I am right now
And I ain't turning back.
never have
never will
Bloody ace it is.
Never acceptable
You end up looking like a New Zealand public servant in the 1970s:
We had to fight a bloody revolution against all that:
- marilyninthesky and andyvine this'd this
i don't undrstand the dress code at theis place
I'm meant to be wearing trousers but there are people in shorts. i'm keeping it real in my jeans
oh yeah, to answer the question
yeah, i would, just as long as i can fit my ample calves through the short legs
I started last week for the first time
and haven't looked back since. I only own one pair though, so people will eventually think I'm some kind of dirty pauper.
hi everyone
since you're already talking about shorts, can you all recommend me some good shorts to buy?
thanks, I'll just sit here whilst you do that.
I basically just cruise the ASOS sale
and find ones that wouldn't make me look like a tit.
just the right length too.twentynine and incandenza_ this'd this
hell yeah
unless I have to meet people from outside the company and am expected to be smart.
Office with 50 odd computers pumping out heat, huge glass windows with teh sun pouring in all day and no AC. All about comfort dressing in this heat.
did this for the first time ever yesterday
went so well im DOING IT AGAIN
Sun's out, cargo shorts on.
Job done.
The breeze behind my knees is what pleases me.
There's a guy at work who looks like a cross between Paul Weller and Crispian Mills
He wore very tight red shorts to work yesterday. I thought they looked nice.
I heard he was a hell of a lot
Kula than everyone else.Chip_Batch this'd this
Take it to the ''dressing less'' thread
you pervert
on form todaytwentynine this'd this
Remember the CIty Shorts fashion trend?
No, me neither
i have the option to but i dont.
we have air con.
- thewarn this'd this
i have worn shorts to work
every day since the warm-sky times began.
in the before-times, i didn't.
i hope you're all wearing long shorts,
white socks pulled up and some kind of skater shoe
i've got white socks on
today. as i have most days.
i'm from merthyr.
wearing etnies too...
the shorts aren't long though, sorry.
I didn't know you were from Merthyr
- shucks this'd this
my mind's telling me no
but my body, my body is telling me YEEEES
there ain't nothing wrong
been wearing shorts for about a month!
when I first stared about 5 years ago, a professor was wearing bermuda shorts, so it's pretty relaxed here. I wouldn't wear shorts if I was teaching though.
yes. standard in this place. Flip flops as well, which I imagine
will go down well with the fashion cunts on DiS.
Rocking it now
Removing socks and shoes as I type.
Living. The. Dream.
I didn't mean it
You have nice legs. To go with your sexybum

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Max Mosley Says Newspapers Must Alert Famous People Before Writing Stories About Them
from the prior-restraint-for-the-rich-and-famous dept
In 2008, News of the World published a story about Mosley's raunchy role-playing rendezvous with five sex workers, in which they played prison guards to his naughty prisoner. One of the sex workers had a camera supplied by the tabloid, so the story had a graphic video component. The News of the World focused on the fact that the sex workers spoke German throughout the role-playing, and thus described it as a "Nazi orgy."Of course, by that point the "damage" had been done, and everyone knew about his private sex life. I can understand how that's problematic and upsetting, and would make one want to do something. But, overreacting in the other direction is not a good idea. Yet, Mosley has now asked the European High Court to declare that the UK press is required to tell anyone famous before they write about them, so that if those rich and famous folks desire it, they can go to court to get an injunction barring the story from being published. Think of it as freedom from the press, rather than freedom of the press. A court ruling isn't expected for many months, but hopefully it comes back with a succinct "nein," to the idea.
Not only was Mosley miffed to be part of a sex sting story, he said News of the World mischaracterized his sex fantasy. He said it was just a German prison camp, not a Nazi German prison camp (a crucial distinction... especially given that his father was Oswald Mosley, head of the British fascists who did associate with Nazis). Mosley sued News of the World for defamation and invasion of privacy. He won his case and was awarded nearly $100,000 plus legal fees. Heil yeah.


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In Mission Beach, Belmont Park has been transformed into a frightfully fun Halloween zone. The masterminds behind San Diego's popular attractions, "The Haunted Hotel" and "The Scream Zone" teamed up with Belmont Park to create its first-ever family-friendly haunt, BOOmont Park. The Halloween festivities are held Friday through Sunday and on Halloween Day starting at 5 p.m. So far, this new attraction is a big hit with locals.
"Our family has kids ranging from 2 years old up to 16 years old, so it's great because there's something for everyone," said Pacific Beach resident Tamara Ramirez. "BOOmont Park is perfect for big families like mine because it's literally a one-stop shop."
BOOmont's attractions include BOOmont Manor, a family-friendly haunted house, free trick-or-tricking, Zombie Laser Tag and pumpkin patch painting. www.belmont-park.com
In La Jolla, one of the best bets for family-friendly and affordable fun is the 13th Annual Haunted Birch Aquarium: Shipwrecked! This interactive exhibit is every kid's dream. Guests are encouraged to come in costume to wander the museum halls, collect sweet treats and hear Halloween stories. The event also features live music from zydeco band Billy Lee & the Swamp Critters, as well as prizes for best costumes. Kids 2 and under are free. Check out www.aquarium-.ucsd.edu for tickets and more information about the Oct. 25 and 26 event.
Old Town will host the third annual Old Town San Diego Zombie Walk on Oct. 26 at sundown (6:06 p.m.). Zombies of all ages are welcome to participate in the free event. Zombies will meet an hour before the walk begins at the El Campo Santo Cemetary, 2410 San Diego Ave., for instructions and directions. www.facebook.com/ otsdzw or firstname.lastname@example.com.


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When they heard the news Duke Nukem Forever would be delayed until June, many folks thought what I did, frankly: Maybe Gearbox and 2K Games planned all along for a June release, but gave it a May date so the game, 14 years in development, would get one last round of "Duke is Delayed" buzz with attendant teeth-gnashing. Not so, says Gearbox's boss.
"We believed May when we announced it," Randy Pitchford said to Eurogamer. "There is always uncertainty and we use experience and trends to help us be predictive. We are not perfect when it comes to predicting uncertain outcomes, but we are perfect at being committed to our goals and working relentlessly towards them."
After this kind of wait, there's no escaping the fact that something about Duke's release will feel anticlimactic. Gearbox doesn't want it to be the game itself. Pitchford said the delay is necessary to apply one more coat of polish to this game, which by now should be about as polished as the surface of a bowling lane.
Gearbox boss explains Duke Nukem delay [Eurogamer]


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Night Ranger Front Man Jack Blades Will Never Grow Tired of Playing 'Sister Christian'
When Night Ranger tours this summer, fans can expect the hits. In fact, fans can count on songs like 'Sister Christian' for as long as the band is physically able to take the stage. In an interview with Fox News frontman Jack Blades says it doesn't get old, even after 30 years.
"How can you get bored when you look out at the audience and … just grins across their face, their eyes, happy, singing 'Motoring,' how can you not get into that?" Blades said during an interview to promote his new solo album 'Rock N' Roll Ride.' While the singer will do a few solo shows this year, his focus will be with Night Ranger.
'Rock N' Roll Ride' was released earlier this year, and features the single 'Back in the Game.' Fox News personality Sean Hannity debuted the video for that song at his website. Blades dedicated the song to service men and women across the country. Look for more Night Ranger this summer when 'Rock of Ages' starring Tom Cruise hits theaters. Blades is pretty excited for the movie.
"People just love singing along to those songs, I mean who doesn't want to sing along? Come on." 'Sister Christian' is featured in the trailer for the film, which hits theaters on June 15. The soundtrack will be available on June 5.
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Faculty Handbook
XIV. Student Services
AccessAbility Services
AccessAbility Services (AAS) directs and coordinates all necessary services for students with disabilities that impact their educational experience. AAS determines reasonable accommodations and provides exam proctoring, assistive technology, readers, scribers, note-takers, advocacy, academic coaching, self-advocacy and skills buildings, mediation, auxiliary services, early registration, texts in alternate format, accessible furniture, referrals to other university and community service, and more. AAS also works with students and faculty in cases where a student seeks foreign language alternatives, and/or physical activity waivers.
AccessAbility Services works with faculty to accommodate students' disabilities in their classrooms, and provides professional development and consultation to faculty and staff to assist in making courses, programs and the campus community inclusive and accessible to people with disabilities.
Campus Center - Westside
This facility serves as a student center for the Westside campus.
The Campus Center provides:
To schedule a meeting in the Campus Center, please email the details to firstname.lastname@example.com.
Campus Ministries
There are three campus ministries. Catholic (837-3240) and Protestant (837-8328) are located in room SC 223 in the Midtown Student Center. The Newman Center is located at 7 Eighth Avenue across from Newbury Hall, (203) 744-5846, and the Jewish Ministry can be reached at (837-3240).
Career Development Center
The Career Development Center (CDC) assists students with their career planning and job searches by providing a wide range of career related services including:
Counseling Center
The primary goal of the Counseling Center is to support the mental health and well-being of WCSU's students. This is accomplished principally through the provision of confidential psychotherapy services to students, at no additional out-of-pocket expense to them or to their families. The staff also provides consultation services to faculty, administration, and staff, as well as an ongoing series of presentations, seminars, and workshops for the academic community about a wide variety of mental health-related topics. More information about the Counseling Center can be found on its web page at wcsu.edu/counseling. The Counseling Center is located on the Midtown Campus at 181 White Street, Student Center 222. Hours of operation are from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Students can call or come in for information and/or to schedule an appointment, and faculty should feel free to contact for a consultation. The Counseling Center can be reached by telephone at (203) 837-8690. In case of an emergency outside of regular business hours, students should dial 911 or call the 24-hour mental health emergency hotline at (888) 447-3339.
Health Service
The Health Service Office is responsible for providing acute medical care, preventive care, and health education to all full-time students.
1. General Information
All students must complete the Connecticut State University Student Health Service Form - wcsu.healthservicesonlineforms.asp
All resident students are required by Connecticut State Law to have documented proof of having received a dose of meningococcal/menactra conjugate vaccine within the past 5 years of registering for housing and entering the residence halls.
Vaccine Exemptions are: students born prior to 1/1/1957 are exempt by age to present proof of measles, mumps, rubella and varicella.
2. Sports
All new varsity players must submit a completed "Pre-participation Physical Exam for Varsity Athletes' Form," a "Questionnaire
for Participation in Varsity Sports," and an "Authorization for Release of Information Form," in addition to a completed "Connecticut State University Student Health Service Form." Also, on an annual basis, all varsity athletes must complete a health questionnaire and a release of information which is reviewed by the Health Service staff. These forms are available to download at www.wcsu.edu/healthservices/athleticrequimt.asp.
Enrollment and waivers are administrated through the University Cashier located in Old Main 106 and can be reached at
Western offers a variety of opportunities for the student-athlete to excel at the regional and national levels of competition. Different sporting events are scheduled throughout the academic calendar year to provide participation by interested parties. Opportunities are provided for BOTH male and female teams.
The men and women both belong to the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division III. The football program is a member of the Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference. The 13 other intercollegiate athletic programs are members of the Little East Conference. In addition, the men and women's programs hold membership in the Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC).
The university belongs to conferences and associations appropriate to the specific athletic activity program.
New Student Orientation
The university provides orientation for all incoming new students, from incoming freshmen to transfer and commuter students, including non-traditional students, international students, and veterans. Students entering Western in the fall attend a two-day orientation program in June where they have an opportunity to meet fellow students and faculty members, get their ID card, parking decal, computer accounts, as well as their class schedule. Several workshops for students and parents are provided at that time. Welcome Week in the beginning of the fall semester adds additional programs intended to help students get adjusted to life at Western and generally begins with the traditional Entering the Gates and Opening Ceremony. Students entering Western in the spring semester are invited to attend an orientation program generally held one afternoon before classes start.
Recreation, Intramurals, and Club Sports
Life's about balance - get out and get active! The Recreation Department here at Western is located in the Center for Student Involvement and is dedicated to providing the campus community with a multitude of various recreational activities to encourage physical fitness and promote a positive well-being. The Intramural and Club Sports programs provide opportunities for individuals who share a common interest in a recreational sport, to improve their skill level and overall knowledge of the sport or activity. Our university is unique in that the Western community can utilize athletic facilities on two different campuses. Please contact Amy Shanks, Assistant Director for Student Life/Student Activities, at 203-837-8609 or firstname.lastname@example.com with any questions.
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Student Organizations and Clubs
Each student organization recognized as being affiliated with the university is required to have a faculty advisor. The faculty advisor is the institution's representative to the group, assisting students in understanding institutional policies and procedures. They also review all organizational expenditures, sign reservation forms, act as Permittee at functions serving alcoholic beverages, and attend activities of the organization. Faculty who are interested in serving as an advisor should contact the Student Center of Student Involvement.
Substance Abuse Prevention Program (CHOICES)
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This office may be found in Student Center 211, 837-8899.
University Judicial System
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Veteran Services
Under the direction of the Associate Vice President for Enrollment Services, two staff members, serve as primary Liaison/Information staff for veteran students. Their role is to help veterans learn about relevant services available to them on and off campus.
WCSU offers an array of services including a dedicated Veteran's Center in the Student Center (Midtown Campus), special liaison program to assist them in each of the thirteen critical offices on campus, a dedicated e-mail and phone number to offer assistance and information, support of the Veteran's Club, special program e.g. veterans day, workshops regarding benefits, mental health services, counseling services, campus ministry and financial aid counseling. A special brochure was developed for veteran students that lists all essential campus offices, their location, phone numbers and contact persons. Local women's clubs have also provided continuing support including food, equipment and other services specifically for veteran students. There are also regularly scheduled networking luncheons and conferences offered that are of particular interest to veterans.


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The Straits announce exclusive warm-up concert: "The Sound of Dire Straits"
The Straits have just announced a special one-off "warm-up" concert at the Brighton Concorde2 on Tuesday September 20th. Tickets go on sale at 10am GMT on Friday August 12th from 01273 673 311, www.concorde2.co.uk/news.
The intimate one-off warm-up concert precedes the band's 10-date nationwide UK tour "The Sound of Dire Straits" which kicks off at the Birmingham Symphony Hall on Monday October 3rd. Very special guest on all dates is Jon Allen. The UK tour also takes in dates at Newcastle City Hall, York Barbican, Cardiff St Davids Hall, Bristol Colston Hall, London HMV Hammersmith Apollo, Ipswich Regent Theatre, Nottingham Royal Concert Hall, Liverpool Philharmonic Hall and Manchester O2 Apollo. Tour info: www.noblepr.co.uk/Press_Releases/TheStraits/tour.htm.
Due to huge public demand to hear Dire Straits' hits performed live, original Dire Straits keyboardist Alan Clark formed new band 'The Straits' – including Alan on keyboards, Dire Straits' saxophonist Chris White and guitarist Phil Palmer, Tom Petty's drummer Steve Ferrone, bassist Mick Feat (Mark Knopfler, David Gilmour), and keyboardist Jamie Squire. Clark, who first joined Dire Straits in 1980 for the "Making Movies" album, recruited South African singer/guitarist, Terence Reis, to step into Mark Knopfler's shoes as front man.
In May 2011, The Straits performed their first concert at the Royal Albert Hall in front of 4,000 Dire Straits fans. The stunning set of greatest hits, including 'Money for Nothing', 'Romeo & Juliet', 'Sultans of Swing', and 'Tunnel of Love' went down a storm with the audience. In June they performed at the Cornbury Festival, Oxfordshire to a crowd of 14,000. "I was very sceptical about The Straits before I saw them," said one fan. "I couldn't believe that they could be the same without Mark Knopfler. How wrong I was. For me, The Straits were the absolute highlight of the festival. I was moved to tears at almost every track."
Listen to The Straits rehearsing "Money For Nothing" http://snd.sc/oexKAn, and "Private Investigations" http://snd.sc/r4RQNq. Alan Clark was recently interviewed by Jon Harle on BBC Radio Newcastle about The Straits' forthcoming October UK tour. Listen to the interview: http://soundcloud.com/noblepr/the-straits-interview-bbc.


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Feb. 27, 2006
The performance was dominating, even masterful. In just his second start at Lipscomb University, 6 ft. 6 right hander Matt Schnelly threw a masterpiece, three hit complete game shutout. For the Bisons, the performance was enough for their second win of the season. For Schnelly, it was enough to be named the A-Sun pitcher of the week, an honor he shares with Mercer's Shawn Barrett.
For nine remarkable innings, Schnelly dominated a Pittsburgh team that was picked to finish second in the preseason Big East polls. After giving up a hit to the first batter of the game, Schnelly held the Panthers hitless until the eighth inning.
"I would say that the biggest factors for my success was just studying the scouting reports and hitting my spots," Schnelly said. "As long as you execute your pitches you are going to be fine. Also our defense helped me out a couple of times. Tadd [Brewer] and Whit [Reed] turned that double play to get me out of trouble. Without the team behind me I wouldn't have done as well."
In nine innings Schnelly gave up just three hits, two walks and hit one batter. He struck out eleven. The A-Sun honor was the first ever for a Lipscomb baseball player, and his complete game shutout was the first one in the A-Sun this season.
"Those kind of performances do not come around very often," Lipscomb head coach Wynn Fletcher said. "A lot of things have to go your way. Schnelly was able to command three pitches, which you don't see a lot at this level. He never gave hitters a chance to see the same pitch twice and he never missed his location. It was fun to watch."
The win is Schnelly's first as a member of the Bisons. In 13.2 innings this season, he has given up just two earned runs, four walks, and seven hits. He has struck out 13. Schnelly has not given up a run in his past 12 1/3 innings, and lowered his ERA to a team leading 1.32.


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further to a previous post named wrongly treated by the hole system i write this one on the general discussion board. i find it amazing how when i new an ex partner off mine was attempting to set me up any way possible when we were together which i started to suss bits out and i eventualy ended the relationship. how shes been allowed to be pushed through, systems in my opinion illeagaly ie, all off a suden got work expierience in the job centre then a job straight in to a large super market and was allso alowed to say what ever she wanted on me with false fabricated eveidence. no authorities have sempt to listen to me at all and my app for child arrangments order has seemed to back fire on me to, the hole thing is very bizare indeed and im smelling lots off rats to many to be fare. what bothers me is all these so called authorities havent took my childrens best interests in to consideration at all and if they had the family they have round them now they will no they are not good at all some of them but they have sempt to concentrate on me which is wrong.im struggling to get answers on all of this and can only put it down to maybe back door police info as you would call it. is there any body expieriencing this sort of problem and can any body shed any light on to these sort of matters.


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A General History of the Burr Family: With a Genealogical Record from 1193 to 1902
author, 1902 - 600 pages
Also includes descendants of the following: Benjamin Burr (d. 1681) was one of the original settlers of Hartford, Connecticut, in 1635. Descendants of his two sons lived in Connecticut, New York, New Hampshire, Illinois, and elsewhere -- Rev. Johnathan Burr (1604- 1641) was born at Redgrave, Suffolk County, England. He immigrated to America with his family in 1639 and settled at Charlestown, Massachusetts. Descendants lived in Massachusetts, Rhode Island, New York, Maine, Illinois, Iowa, and elsewhere -- Henry Burr (d. 1734), a Quaker, was living near Mount Holly, New Jersey, by 1691. Descendants lived in New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio, and elsewhere.
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To honor the 50th Anniversary of the Porsche 911, one of the most iconic sports cars worldwide, we dug into our vast archives and unearthed five of the most popular online Porsche features seen throughout the years of european car magazine. Some rare, others race and and all worth drooling over, the pedigree of Porsches seen here is top tier. Enjoy and leave us comments and links to any features you feel we left out.
Project Grip: 2008 911 Turbo
Feature excerpt: "As one of our local Porsche tuners in Southern California, we often find ourselves kicking the tires down at BBi Autosport in Huntington Beach. It's a relatively small shop with a relatively new name in the business, but Betim Berisha and Joey Seely are making big waves in more than just this beach community. A commitment to performance, detail and customer satisfaction is winning a loyal following and they're attracting major attention."
"With the level of grip and power this car will have, it will be an incredible track machine by the time we've finished," Betim reflected. "We still have some more work to do but it's rewarding to see it finally coming together and getting such an overwhelming response from everybody."
Why we love it: "Incredible stance for those requiring form over function."
Full article: Project Grip
Hardliner: 2007 Porsche 911 Turbo Evosport EV03-900
Feature excerpt: "After lifting the throttle, I muttered to Evosport's Simon Atik alongside me in equal parts astonishment and amusement, 'This thing's ridiculous!' He agreed: 'It's far too fast for this road.' Evosport is renowned for its tuning work on BMW and AMG models, but that hasn't stopped them working on Porsches as well. Prior to this evo3-900 conversion, the company created the evo3-750 and evo3-850, with the final three digits indicating overall engine output."
"Under daily driving conditions, the car slides on a wave of torque but you don't sense the turbos spooling until you dip deeper into the throttle. As the revs rise, the sleeping giants are nudged awake, and while a stock Turbo is more responsive down low, probably getting the jump on this evo3 off the line, it would be no match for what happens when the GT30s start spinning."
Why we love it: "Turn-in response was hair-trigger quick and deliciously direct."
Full article: Hardliner
Down With SPP: 2012 Porsche 911 Carrera S
Feature excerpt: "As a business, SPP stepped up to the big league a few years ago, working on high-end sports cars, such as the Porsche 911 Turbo on last month's cover (EC 4/13), while remaining true to its sport compact roots. Eric's personal cars have followed suit, progressing from 3 Series and A4 to his current Porsche 911."
"Vorsteiner's work led to the pre-preg carbon fiber V-GT aero kit you see here. It includes the V- GT front spoiler with splitter, side skirts, rear diffuser and rear wing. The body kit costs a hefty $10k but Eric wasn't afraid to paint over it. 'We looked at painting everything white,' Eric explained, 'but it seemed to flow better with part of the front splitter, side skirts and rear diffuser left in carbon. And the quality is so good it was a shame to cover it all.'"
Why we love it: "For 30 years, the owner dreamt of owning a 911 with BBS Cup wheels. Decades of planning paid off with one unforgettable Carrera S."
Full article: Down With SPP
Like a Charm: Werks One Porsche 911 Turbo
Feature excerpt: "Telling the truth about power output is very important for us, even if customers ask why our numbers are slightly smaller than those claimed by our rivals. We spend a lot of time explaining to would-be clients that our numbers are real and reproducible, and that their cars will be fast and drivable in the real world where it counts."
"It [Werks One 911 Turbo] is truly ballistic down the straights, and the usability of its power is close to absolute. It punches harder than a Carrera GT once the modified turbos are spooled up and blowing hard, and on full noise, the acceleration is really intoxicating. It is one of those cars where you look at a gap in the traffic and you're there"
Why we love it: "Where a stock Turbo has 480 hp at 6000 rpm and 460 lb-ft of torque from 1950 to 5000 rpm, the K1 Turbo boasts 658 hp at 6650 rpm with 631 lb-ft at 3450 rpm."
Full article: Like a Charm
Country Club Racer: 2008 Porsche 911 GT2
Feature excerpt: "The engine was set to the insurance-friendly 620 whp as I rolled into the Autobahn Country Club's pitlane behind a Ferrari 458. 'This could get interesting...' I thought to myself. A few seconds after the flagman let the 458 go, he waved me through as well."
"The car pulls away with the same ease as a regular VTG turbo. Throttle response is immediate, even at low revs. And as the revs rise, you feel the familiar turbo nudge but, with this engine, the power is more linear. It increases with revs, where the stock motor has a pronounced bulge in the middle that tapers away beyond 6000rpm."
Why we love it: "The engine sounds unlike most Porsche flat-six turbos. The normal drumbeat is muffled and the exhaust note is both tighter and more high-strung. It moans more than roars."
Full article: Country Club Racer


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Although software is often marketed to us as something new and high-tech, very often it simply represents the application of new technology to very old processes, making them more efficient in our 21st century.
For instance, maids have graced the homes of those who can afford service staff for centuries. In our era, however, you no longer need to be a member of the wealthy middle classes to have a maid. Businesses exist that have teams of maids on call, who are dispatched to clients' homes for a couple of hours each week or month to keep things ship-shape.
Of course, running a team of maids generates a host of administrative tasks. Maid service software streamlines the execution of those tasks.
Here's what we'll cover:
Why Maid Service Software?
Common Features of Maid Service Software
Benefits of Maid Service Software
How Is It Priced?
The manager of a maid service company may spend most of his or her time in an office, but typically will have lots of staff on call. That staff, meanwhile, will be off-site much of the time, visiting the homes of clients.
As new staff join and old staff leave, tracking your employees and keeping all of their associated paperwork up-to-date presents a challenge. Cleaning service software is a one-stop platform on your computer that streamlines all of the processes involved in running a maid service business.
The features of maid service software will vary across platforms, but these are some of the common functions you will find (as well as other field service management solutions):
|Schedule & route optimization
|Systems that use map-based employee scheduling streamline the business by enabling you to assign the right person in the right area to the right job—reducing employee travel time and transportation costs.
|Time tracking
|Keep track of time spent by employees on-site, as well as how you spend your own time, using these tools.
|Enables you to send invoices on time and set up automatic monthly billing, and lets your clients settle their accounts online.
|Client tracking
|Not every client is the same, and many, if not all, will have custom requests. This feature enables you to keep track of all those individual requirements.
|Captures customer feedback and enables managers to view it immediately, thus addressing problems as they arise.
|Attendance management
|Allows staff in the field to record their attendance on mobile devices.
|Keep your employees happier using tools to streamline payday and keep their salaries up-to-date.
Maid service software keeps all of the files related to running your business in one place, preventing the proliferation of documents, spreadsheets and files across different formats and folders. Other benefits include:
Cleaning service software is typically Web-based and priced on a month-to-month, subscription basis. Some firms provide free trials so you can test out the product's suitability to your business before committing. However, there are a few other factors you may want to investigate before selecting a maid service software solution for your business, such as:
Number of users. Some maid service software charges a fixed fee per month or per user, while other packages charge in increments—starting at five users, then rising to 10, then 20 and so on. Others charge a flat fee per month, with no reference to the number of users.
Since every maid on your staff will need to be added as a user in order to access the system while out visiting clients, per-user versus flat-fee pricing is an especially important consideration in this market.
Degree of functionality. Price is not the only thing you should consider. Perhaps one software package costs more per user per month because it has a wider array of features. You should look at your business and ask yourself: Do I need those features? Will I use them? Cheapest is not always the best.
Web-based systems can be especially beneficial in this market; the nature of maid service is that employees are constantly in the field, and you will need to be able to stay in contact with them using a system you both can access from wherever you are.
The good news is that there is a wide variety of maid service software on the market. Take your time, shop around, do your due diligence—and you will find the best maid service software solution for your business.
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This week, try fasting from sin. Craziness? Maybe, maybe not. Christians really are supposed to do this all the time. But, then again, the human race is rather fallen, and "little," petty sins happen all the time. So make it realistic: Pick one sin.
Take one sin that you really struggle with, and ask for the grace to rid yourself of that sin. Grit and determination will only take you so far; make sure you pray and ask for help. On the practical side, here are five ways to help kick that sin to the curb:
Each week during Lent I am sharing a quick tip on each of the three disciplines of the season: prayer, fasting and almsgiving. So tune in throughout the coming weeks for more ideas! We've hit the halfway point with Laetare Sunday, so keep it up!
Jennifer Rey is the web editor of Our Sunday Visitor Publishing.
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Qualcomm's CEO Paul Jacobs says the smart phone will become a focal point for wirelessly connecting medical devices, diagnostics and sensors, and providing near real-time information.
Despite a decade of rising C. diff rates, health care providers and the government agencies that oversee them have been slow to adopt proven strategies to reduce the infections, resulting in tens of thousands of deaths and illnesses that could have been prevented, the investigation shows.
Health-care reform will create $580 billion in potential new Medicaid revenue opportunities in the next five years, Wayne Deveydt, CFO at health insurer WellPoint, told CNBC.
It was a complicated case, in part because the reform legislation itself was seriously flawed. The law's drafters could have proposed a simpler and more efficient system, the New York Times reports.
According to AARP, 78 million baby boomers are reaching retirement age. Read ahead to learn about the niche retirement communities serving the needs of silver-haired boomers.
More than 100 people are charged in what authorities say is the largest one-day takedown ever for Medicare fraud.
Hospital patients waiting in an emergency room or convalescing after surgery are being confronted by an unexpected visitor: a debt collector at bedside.
If you're worried about how yours might fare during a downturn, consider a recession-proof industry, which caters to ongoing demands.
Mainland Chinese who have a second child in Hong Kong will be fined for breaching China's one-child policy, Chinese media quoted a family planning official as saying, as mainland Chinese women flock to the former British colony to give birth.
It's rare for the world's leading pharmaceutical companies and other partners to work together to tackle an urgent global health issue. It's time for this to change and our new coordinated effort – unlike previous siloed, disease-by-disease approaches – is the first step.
We've come up with a list of countries with the starkest gap between the number of old and the number of young. Find out which countries have the biggest gap between old and young.
Expecting Aetna and UnitedHealth to beat Wall Street estimates as health insurers kick off fourth-quarter earnings, senior analyst Peter Costa of Wells Fargo says these companies will continue their winning streak in 2012, due to rising costs, lower unemployment and even health-care reform.
We have worried A LOT in the past few years—jobs, money, the stock market—you name it. But guess what? It has yet to be scientifically proven that worrying can fix a problem. So here are 8 tips to help you stop worrying — or, at the very least, to do it properly!
Think you have one of the most stressful jobs? Yeah, you do! Click ahead for the 10 Most Stressful Jobs in America — and, in case you're interested in taking it down a few notches, the 10 Least Stressful Jobs in America.
In court papers filed Friday, accused ponzi schemer Allen Stanford's court-appointed attorney said he will call on two neurologists, a neuropsychologist, a forensic psychiatrist, a medical doctor and a staff psychiatrist to testify at a hearing on whether Stanford is competent to stand trial.
While some believe government intervention in health-care reform is the only way forward, there are already health-care organizations around the country that can deliver better quality care at a lower cost.
Is legislated healthcare reform here to stay? As we watch the presidential race heat up – and look to a Supreme Court ruling this summer — no one knows for sure. Regardless, we as a nation need to realize that traditional thinking around healthcare is forever changed.
Ten companies on the benchmark S&P 500 Index in the health-care and aerospace and defense industry have gained as much as 61 percent this year as the third quarter played host to a tumultuous 2011 for the stock market, reports TheStreet.com.
In the first overhaul of the system in 25 years, younger, healthier people will be given priority preference for kidneys over older, sicker people. This is a major change over the previous system which favored patients on a waiting list – first come, first served – irrespective of age or health condition.
As healthcare provider WhiteGlove Health readies for another attempt to price its initial public offering this week, industry experts are skeptical that the firm will be able to attract investors.


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Well, I'd like to scrap @ least 12 layouts of our family in service. Not necessarily 2013 photos, as I've got some from past years that have not been scrapped yet. My son heads into possible his last year at home the fall of 2013, and I've no idea where this year or next will put the members of our family. So I'd like to have at least a small collection of layouts to remind us all of the joys of serving others. It maybe that in less than 1.5 years, we'll HAVE to share digitally with each other just to be able to see how each member is serving others.
Hope to post a first layout soon.


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Items where Subject is "H Social Sciences > H Social Sciences (General)"
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Number of items at this level: 33.
Alcock, Pete (2012) From the third sector to the Big Society: Consensus or contention in the 2010 UK general election? Voluntary Sector Review, 3 (3). ISSN 2040-8056
Batley, Richard and McCourt, Willy and Mcloughlin, Claire (2012) The Politics and Governance of Public Services in Developing Countries. Public Management Review, 14 (2). pp. 131-144. ISSN 1471-9037
Gorard, Stephen and Cook, Thomas (2007) Where does good evidence come from? International Journal of Research & Method in Education, 30 (3). pp. 307-323. ISSN 1743-727x
Glasby, Jon and Miller , Robin and Ellins , Jo and Durose , Joan and Davidson, Deborah and McIver , Shirley and Littlechild, Rosemary and Tanner , Denise and Snelling , Iain and Spence, Katie and Hall, Kerry (2012) Understanding and improving transitions of older people: a user and carer centred approach. Project Report. The Stationery Office, London.
Hall, Kelly and Miller, Robin and Millar, Ross (2005) Jumped or pushed: what motivates NHS staff to set up a social enterprise? Social Enterprise Journal, 8 (1). pp. 49-62. ISSN 1750-8614
Hall, Kelly and Alcock, Pete and Millar, Ross (2012) Start Up and sustainability: marketisation and the Social Enterprise Investment Fund in England. Journal of Social Policy, 41 (04). pp. 733-749. ISSN 0047-2794
Hewison, Alistair and Gale, Nicola K and Yeats, Rowena and Shapiro, Jonathan (2013) An evaluation of staff engagement programmes in four National Health Service Acute Trusts. Journal of Health Organization and Management, 27 (1). pp. 85-105. ISSN 1477-7266
Leach, Joanne M and Boyko, Christopher T and Cooper, Rachel and Woodeson, Anna and Eyre, Jim and Rogers, C.D.F. (2015) Do sustainability measures constrain urban design creativity? Proceedings of the ICE: Urban Design and Planning, 168 (1). pp. 30-41. ISSN 1755-0793
Millar, Ross (2003) Social enterprise in health organisation and management: hybridity or homogeneity? Journal of Health Organization and Management, 26 (2). pp. 143-148. ISSN 1477-7266
Miller , Robin and Cox, Brian and Glasby, Jon and Trimble, Allison (2010) A liberated NHS – but will it lead Health and Social Care together or force them apart? Journal of Integrated Care, 18 (6). pp. 41-44. ISSN 1476-9018
Morris, Jeremy (2011) Socially embedded workers at the nexus of diverse work in Russia: An ethnography of blue-collar informalization. International Journal of Sociology and Social Policy, 31 (11/12). pp. 619-631. ISSN 0144-333X
Miller, Robin and Dickinson, Helen and Glasby, Jon (2011) The Care Trust Pilgrims. Journal of Integrated Care, 19 (4). pp. 14-21. ISSN 1476-9018
Miller, Robin and Dickinson, Helen and Glasby, Jon and McCarthy,, Linda (2011) Whose outcomes are they anyway? Report of the pilot evaluation of a joint service. Journal of Integrated Care, 17 (1). pp. 37-44. ISSN 1476-9018
Miller , Robin (2012) Third Sector Organisations: Unique or simply other qualified providers? Journal of Public Mental Health. ISSN 1746-5729 (In Press)
Miller , Robin and Hall, Kelly and Millar, Ross (2012) New development: spin-outs and social enterprise: the'right to request' programme for health and social care services. Public Money and Management, 32 (3). pp. 233-236. ISSN 0954-0962
Miller, Robin and Hall, Kelly and Millar, Ross (2012) Right to Request social enterprises: a welcome addition to third sector delivery of English healthcare. Voluntary Sector Review, 3 (2). pp. 275-285. ISSN 2040-8056
Millar, Ross and Hall, Kelly (2012) Social Return on Investment (SROI) and performance measurement. Public Management Review. pp. 1-19. ISSN 1471-9037 (In Press)
Miller, Robin and Millar, Ross and Hall, Kelly (2012) A story of strategic change: becoming a Social Enterprise in English health and social care. Journal of Social Entrepreneurship , 14 (1). pp. 4-22. ISSN 1942-0684
Millar, Ross (2013) Framing quality improvement tools and techniques in healthcare: the case of Improvement Leaders' Guides. Journal of Health Organization and Management, 27 (2). ISSN 1477-7266 (In Press)
Macmillan, Rob (2013) 'Distinction' in the third sector. Voluntary Sector Review, 4 (1). pp. 39-54. ISSN 2040-8056
Morris, J. (2013) Beyond coping? Alternatives to consumption within a social network of Russian workers. Ethnography, 14 (1). pp. 85-103. ISSN 1466-1381
Mannion , Russell and Davies, Huw (2013) Will prescriptions for cultural change improve the NHS? British Medical Journal, 346. ISSN 0959-8138
Macmillan, Rob (2013) De-coupling the state and the third sector? The 'Big Society' as a spontaneous order. Voluntary Sector Review, 4 (2). ISSN 2040-8056
Phillimore, Jenny (2011) Refugees, acculturation strategies, stress and integration. Journal of Social Policy, 40 (3). ISSN 0047-2794
Powell, Martin and Millar, Ross and Dixon, Anna (2012) What was the programme theory of New Labour's health system reforms? Journal of Health Services Research and Policy, 17 (Supp 1). pp. 7-15. ISSN 1355-8196
Robinson, Suzanne and WIlliams, Iestyn and Dickinson, Helen and Freeman, Tim and Rumbold, Benedict (2012) Priority-setting and rationing in healthcare: evidence from the English experience. Social Science and Medicine, 75 (12). 2386-2393. ISSN 0277-9536
Smith, Emma (2005) Raising standards in American schools: the case of No Child Left Behind. Journal of Education Policy, 20 (4). pp. 507-524. ISSN 0268-0939
Scott, Duncan and Teasdale, Simon (2012) Whose failure? Learning from the financial collapse of a social enterprise in 'Steeltown'. Voluntary Sector Review, 3 (2). pp. 139-155. ISSN 2040-8056
Soteri-Proctor, Andri and Alcock, Pete (2012) Micro-Mapping: what lies beneath the third sector radar? Voluntary Sector Review, 3 (3). ISSN 2040-8056
Waltz, Mitzi (2007) The relationship of ethics to quality: the particular case of research in autism. International Journal of Research and Method in Education, 30 (3). pp. 353-361. ISSN 1743-727X
Walton, Oliver and Saravanamuttu, Pakiasothy (2011) In the balance? Civil society and the peace process 2002-2008. In: Conflict and peacebuilding in Sri Lanka. Caught in the Peace Trap. Routledge Contemporary South Asia Series (38). Routledge, Abingdon, Oxon, pp. 183-200. ISBN 978-0-415-46604-2
Williams, Iestyn and Robinson, Suzanne and Daniels, Thomas (2013) Tackling disinvestment in health care services. Journal of Health, Organization and Management. ISSN 1477-7266 (In Press)
Williams, Iestyn and Bovaird, Tony and Brown, Hilary and Allen, Kerry and Dickinson, Helen and Kennedy, Jane and Glasby, Jon (2013) Designing whole-systems commissioning: lessons from the English experience. Journal of Care Services Management. ISSN 1750-1679 (In Press)


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The strips work excellent. But they do need to be recharged by baking them. A fellow kiter around here is some type of hydrologic engineer and he had to do the same thing all the time with desiccant strips on his equipment.
In Hood River it was so dry I never needed them on my GP2. At home, I need them all the time. 5 minutes in the oven and they are good to go.
The putting the camera itself in the fridge is because modern refrigerators dehumidify the air inside of them.


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Saint Joseph Berea, formerly Berea Hospital, began in 1898, as an eight-bed cottage on the Berea College campus in Berea, Kentucky. Now a 25-bed facility, Saint Joseph Berea provides health care to residents in Madison, Jackson, Rockcastle and Garrard Counties. On April 1, 2003, Berea Hospital joined Catholic Health Initiatives, one of the largest Catholic health care systems in the U.S., with 69 hospitals and 43 long-term care, assisted and independent living and residential facilities in 19 states. And in November of 2005, the hospital consolidated with Saint Joseph Health System in Lexington, Kentucky, taking a new name - Saint Joseph Berea.
Saint Joseph Berea is a critical access hospital, which serves over 19,000 families. The hospital is known for providing excellence of care while utilizing advanced medical technology in a friendly, family-like atmosphere. Competence, commitment and dedication are the hallmarks of Saint Joseph Berea, which is accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations and licensed by the Kentucky Cabinet of Health Services. Memberships in the American and Kentucky Hospital Associations are also held. Since joining the Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) system, Saint Joseph Berea has adopted CHI's mission and core values.
With a full complement of inpatient and outpatient services, Saint Joseph Berea is committed to providing the highest quality of care at a reasonable cost in a personal and compassionate family-oriented environment. Through provision of a broad range of hospital and community services Saint Joseph Berea works with an extensive medical staff of primary care physicians and specialists to deliver services and programs that embrace superior value and integrity.
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Wednesday, October 8
three is serious business
In case you were wondering, THREE did smack me in the face. In fact, a plethora, or as I like to call it: a gang of THREE came up and smacked me 'round.
Yesterday I fed eleven three year olds cake at 10:30 in the morning. A true suicide mission if I ever heard of one. Chocolate cake was served, mayhem ensued, I'm still too terrified to talk about it. It was three adults versus the gang, and I still get the chills thinking about it.
Thank you to everyone that sent well wishes to Gigi on her big day. A huge sincere, chocolate frosted, love smacked thank you to all.
BY THE WAY - have you been over to BlogHers Act Canada lately? Head on over and look at my beaver. I fluffed that beaver myself and am pretty darn proud. Now if that statement doesn't garner some awesometastically scary google hits, nothing will.
20 comments:
- Laura said...
How did you know I have been wanting to sneak a peak at your beaver?
- October 08, 2008 3:09 p.m.
- Mary G said...
Nice beaver fluffing job, there. Do I detect a small crumb of chocolate cake?
I want to know what kind of hits you get, I really do.
- October 08, 2008 3:57 p.m.
- mamatulip said...
Nice beav, babe.
- October 08, 2008 5:01 p.m.
- Kat said...
Well thank goodness you made it out of that 3 year old chocolate induced mayhem alive!
- October 08, 2008 5:33 p.m.
- for a different kind of girl said...
Beaver talk AND chocolate cake teasing?! Could I love you MORE!? Just when I didn't think it possible...
- October 08, 2008 5:49 p.m.
- Mac and Cheese said...
I figured that everyone else would comment about the cake at 10:30, leaving me to make a beaver remark, but alas, it turns out that I am not original. It sure looks spiffy though!
- October 08, 2008 8:50 p.m.
- the mama bird diaries said...
Those birthday fiestas are something...
- October 08, 2008 9:41 p.m.
- Chicky Chicky Baby said...
Oh lord, she's three now??
I'm so sorry. ;)
Happy birthday to your sweet girl and happy BirthDay to you.
Did you save me any cake?
(not even touching the beaver thing. Get it? Not touching it?? ha!)
- October 08, 2008 9:42 p.m.
- Vodka Mom said...
Yeah. Three kicked my ass.
- October 08, 2008 10:31 p.m.
- No Mother Earth said...
You had 11 three year olds in your house? High on chocolate??
You are some kind of brave.
- October 08, 2008 10:41 p.m.
- Mayberry said...
Oh MB. I love your beaver.
- October 08, 2008 11:24 p.m.
- Brenna Flynn said...
11 three year olds? You truly are a saint!
- October 09, 2008 12:34 p.m.
- kittenpie said...
ooh, that's why we have the parents stay...
And I saw your beaver the other day and was thinking that was one fine slice of Canadiana. And some clever joke about softwood lumber issues. Pretend it was really funny.
- October 09, 2008 8:48 p.m.
- Lisa b said...
Happy Birthday Gigi!
MB you are a superstar! I take it you managed to watch and make notes from that episode of survivor.
Can you believe you actually went in to be induced instead of watching your show?
off to see your beaver.
- October 09, 2008 10:16 p.m.
- Domestic Extraordinaire said...
Happy Belated Birthday Gigi.
And you are brave woman feeding sugary substances to 3 year old in the middle of the morning. My hat is off to you.
- October 09, 2008 11:22 p.m.
- mothergoosemouse said...
Happy, happy birthday to Gigi!!
When I was in the hospital after Tacy was born, Kyle sneaked a martini shaker into my room on Survivor night. Some traditions are important to uphold.
- October 09, 2008 11:38 p.m.
- metro mama said...
You're a braver woman than I!
Happy birthday, Gigi.
- October 10, 2008 9:31 a.m.
- Kyla said...
Your beaver is my very favorite beaver.
I just can't believe our Bumper is three. Yes, I just pretended like she partially belongs to me and I haven't actually met her. And yes, I called her by her previous moniker...but dammit those pictures up there made me all sentimental! ;)
- October 10, 2008 10:07 a.m.
- Mandy said...
Adorable shots.
Can't believe you're still going on about that beaver! ;)
- October 10, 2008 5:57 p.m.
- ALI said...
loved meeting you yesterday, she looks so sweet! braver woman than i to have a bunch of three year olds, we still do the family party with a few friends (like two kids) and cousins.
- October 12, 2008 11:39 a.m.


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Beavers come home as new landscape takes shape in Hungary
Posted on 11 November 2008
On 31 October 2008, 15 beavers were released into the wild at the OEMN project site in Tiszatarján, eastern Hungary. The event marked the final chapter of a long-standing cooperation between WWF-Hungary, OBI and German NGO Bund Naturschutz in Bayern, which brought the beavers from Bavaria for release into the rapidly-changing wetlands of the Tisza floodplains.On 31 October 2008, 15 beavers were released into the wild at the One Europe More Nature (OEMN) project site in Tiszatarján, eastern Hungary. The event marked the final chapter of a long-standing cooperation between WWF-Hungary, OBI (European home improvements retailer) and German NGO Bund Naturschutz in Bayern, which brought the beavers from Bavaria for release into the rapidly-changing wetlands of the Tisza floodplains.
The 5 beaver families followed the release of a herd of water buffalo in Tiszatarján during the summer of 2008, and seemed to take immediately to their new environment. And it really is a new environment. The former dense monoculture of the invasive shrub species Amorpha fructicosa is rapidly being cleared, sold to the nearby AES biomass power station, and burnt to generate green electricity. As the photograph on this page shows, the resultant landscape is changing before peoples' very eyes, revealing the former mixed woody grassland (previously) so typical of the Tisza and its tributaries.
"These cleared areas are now being grazed by the buffaloes which will help bring back the grass, flower and insect diversity which is so valuable, including for the many birds which are returning to the area," explained Charlie Avis, the OEMN Project Leader.
The beavers play a similarly positive ecological role for the wetlands. "Once the beautiful grasslands and wetlands are restored, the village will have additional opportunities for tourism and recreation, and already many people come here to look at the water buffaloes and the many other birds and animals. And all of it is paid for by the sales of the former shrubby jungle as biomass for green electricity."
Of the many hundreds of visitors who came to the project site on 31 October, 2 were perhaps especially important: WWF field staff working in the Danube Delta in Romania and Ukraine. They were there to view and learn about the biomass cutting and grassland and wetland restoration, because Amorpha is also a nuisance where they work. Soon then, the lessons and experiences from Hungary could be used to solve environmental problems and kick-start a new economy elsewhere in Europe, showing that good ideas can find new homes.
The story is thus truly a win-win situation with benefits for people, for business, and for nature, including the 15 beavers who found a comfortable and spacious new home beside the Tisza River.
WWF's One Europe More Nature (OEMN) project uses an innovative approach to forge unusual partnerships so that business and nature can co-exist. Its mechanisms lead to win-win solutions for all, allowing Europe's rural workers to generate income from the countryside while protecting nature. OEMN, tested at many pilot rural locations throughout Europe, is now mainstreaming conservation into everyday European business life.
For more information on OEMN activities in the Tisza Floodplains, see the Tisza Floodplains Fact Sheet.
For more details about the beavers, contact Alexandra Balogh at: email@example.com.


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Community Developments Investments (February 2013)
The U.S. Department of the Treasury offers a State Small Business Credit Initiative Resource Center with information on each of the state programs, news and announcements, and other helpful resources.
The U.S. Department of the Treasury has compiled a list of State Programs Funded by the SSBCI.
Because providing capital to entrepreneurs is a crucial part of the economy, the OCC encourages banks to learn more about how the State Small Business Credit Initiative can work for them.
The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) offers a State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI) Resource Directory that provides quick access to internal and external resources on the program.
The OCC, the other federal financial regulatory agencies, and the Conference of State Bank Supervisors have adopted a Policy Statement on Meeting the Credit Needs of Creditworthy Small Business Borrowers reiterating policies and expectations for prudent lending.
Read a letter from John C. Lyons Jr., OCC Senior Deputy Comptroller and Chief National Bank Examiner, to Illinois Governor Pat Quinn concerning regulatory oversight of financial institutions using funding provided by the SSBCI.
An OCC FAQ page provides answers about regulatory issues concerning the SSBCI.
The OCC's District Community Affairs Officers can provide more information. They are working to help raise awareness of the SSBCI programs among lenders and they welcome hearing about new areas of outreach.
The Council of Development Finance Agencies offers a State Small Business Credit Initiative Portal that includes a wealth of resources on each participating state's programs.


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Location and General Characteristics
Field neighborhood, located in south Minneapolis, is bordered by I-35W on the west side, Minnehaha Parkway on the south, Chicago Avenue on the east and 46 th Street East on the north. Field is named for the local school. The school is named for Eugene Field, a popular writer of children poetry. A largely residential neighborhood, it is characterized by small two-bedroom pre-1940s stucco, brick and stone houses. Chicago Avenue is the main commercial thoroughfare.
The current Field Community School
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A cool front swept through the lower Southeast during the latter part of June and first part of July, bringing much needed showers to the region. It wasn't enough, however, to break the grip of a drought that remains at its highest level in north Alabama.
The U.S. Drought Monitor has placed most of north Alabama and part of central Alabama under its highest classification — exceptional drought. Most of the remainder of central Alabama is under the next highest category — extreme drought.
Huntsville, which has been described by Alabama's State Climatologist John Christy as the "epicenter" of the state's drought, had received 12.5 inches of rain for the year as of July 3, while the normal amount is 31 inches.
The lingering drought prompted the U.S. Department of Agriculture on July 3 to designate the entire state of Alabama as a primary natural disaster area because of crop losses caused by dry weather conditions. In addition, contiguous counties listed below in the adjacent states of Florida, Georgia, Mississippi and Tennessee are also eligible:
Florida — Escambia, Jackson, Santa Rosa, Holmes, Okaloosa and Walton.
Georgia — Carroll, Early, Heard, Seminole, Chattahoochee, Floyd, Muscogee, Stewart,
Chattooga, Haralson, Polk, Troup, Clay, Harris, Quitman, Walker and Dade.
Mississippi — Clarke, Itawamba, Lauderdale, Noxubee, George, Jackson, Lowndes, Tishomingo, Greene, Kemper, Monroe and Wayne.
Tennessee — Franklin, Hardin, Lincoln, Wayne, Giles, Lawrence and Marion.
As a result of the disaster designation, farmers in the affected areas are now eligible for low-interest emergency loans from USDA's Farm Service Agency, provided eligibility requirements are met. Farmers in eligible counties have eight months from the date of the declaration to apply for loans to help cover part of their actual losses.
Alabama Gov. Bob Riley appealed to a higher power for relief from the drought, declaring June 30 through July 7 as "Days of Prayer for Rain," and asking Alabamians to pray for rain.
Alabama's first crop progress report for July showed that 88 percent of the state's corn crop, 74 percent of the cotton crop, 85 percent of the soybean crop and 64 percent of the peanut crop was in poor to very poor condition.
Georgia also continues to be impacted by drought, with the majority of the state classified in either the severe or extreme category. State climatologist David Stooksbury says stream flow levels throughout the state remain at record lows, and that most monitoring wells are near or below the lowest level expected during the year.
Stooksbury says he doesn't see much widespread relief from the drought in the foreseeable future. "In July and August, the best hope for widespread drought relief is from tropical weather systems. Without tropical systems, we can expect the drought to worsen over the next two months," he says.
If dry conditions continue, high temperatures between 100 and 105 degrees F. could become common in the Piedmont region of Georgia, he says. "Highs between 103 and 108 could be common in the Coastal Plain. Even the immediate coast and the mountains could have temperatures in the middle 90s," he says.


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As I started this book, I was reminded how really good it feels to be known. And understood. Not only did I learn so much as I read, but my heart was moved and my soul was inspired. Thanks, David.
I could write lists and fill pages with the insights I gleaned as I read. And I'll be re-reading this one.
It fascinates me that by "simply" changing a thought pattern, we can profoundly alter our very state of being. And I'm always amazed by the power of the written word. Thoughts and words are my tools, my weapons of choice...as I strive to dismantle the status quo in my life.
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This is a collection of outreach resources about the Sun that are meant to be used in informal education settings. This toolkit was originally designed for NASA Night Sky Network member clubs and the Astronomical Society of the Pacific's Astronomy... (View More) from the Ground Up network of museum and science center educators. The toolkit includes background information about the Sun, magnetic fields of the Earth and Sun, and space weather, activity suggestions, and detailed activity scripts. The themes of this toolkit address both the constant nature of the Sun as a reliable source of energy and the dynamic nature of the Sun due to its changing magnetic fields. The activities and related materials in this collection include The Sun in a Different Light - Observing the Sun, Explore the Sun cards, Magnetic Connection, the Space Weather PowerPoint, Protection from Ultraviolet, and Where Does the Energy Come From cards. These activities can be done separately or as a group as part of an informal education event. Institutions that are not part of the Night Sky Network will need to acquire the various materials required for each activity. (View Less)
In this hands-on activity, students learn about the different realms of the Universe and explore their sizes and relative scales. They will be guided through a process that uncovers the immense sizes of the Sun, Solar System, Solar Neighborhood,... (View More) Milky Way, Local Group, Supercluster, and the observable Universe. The full version of this activity involves students doing simple math computations, however it can also be done without the math. There are some inexpensive materials involved, as well as a powerpoint presentation. It is intended for grades 8-12, but can be adapted down for lower grade levels. (View Less)
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The 9-session NASA Family Science Night program emables middle school children and their families to discover the wide variety of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics being performed at NASA and in everyday life. Family Science Night... (View More) programs explore various themes on the Sun, the Moon, the Stars, and the Universe through fun, hands-on activities, including at-home experiments. Instructions for obtaining the facilitator's guide are available on the Family Science Night site. (View Less)
This is an activity about the Doppler effect. Learners begin by simulating the noise made by a passing siren. After learning that the change in pitch results from movement, they investigate the definition of frequency, calculate change in frequency,... (View More) and learn how this applies to light and the study of astronomy. This lesson requires a Doppler ball, also referred to as a buzzer ball. (View Less)
With this lesson plan, students observe a demonstration of cloud formation that uses a 2L plastic beverage bottle and other simple ingredients to learn the three factors required for cloud formation. A test and a control experiment are conducted.... (View More) Detailed procedure and materials, vocabulary linked to an on-line glossary, and teacher notes are provided. This activity is related to the NASA CERES Students Cloud Observations Online (S'COOL) project. (View Less)
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Opera Carolina: Carmen
Jan 19 - 24 , 2019 · BELK THEATER at Blumenthal Performing Arts Center
Ticket prices begin at $22.
Presented by: Opera Carolina
- Box Office: (704) 372-1000
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Opera Carolina: Carmen
Jan 19 - 24 , 2019 · BELK THEATER at Blumenthal Performing Arts Center
Ticket prices begin at $22.
Presented by: Opera Carolina
Bizet's Carmen
Carmen drinks, smokes and gets what she wants. But her wandering, gypsy spirit will ultimately prove her undoing. When she chooses bullfighter Escamillo over Don Jose, she meets her tragic demise.
But, she's hardly tragic. She would rather live fully – even dangerously – than play it safe. Even in death, Carmen is a feminist heroine for the ages.
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Performance Schedule
- Add to cal Sat, Jan 19 at 8:00 PM
- Add to cal Sun, Jan 20 at 2:00 PM
- Add to cal Thu, Jan 24 at 7:30 PM
Parking and Directions
A special preferred parking rate of only $5* is available for our patrons in our designated garage.
Bank of America Center Parking Garage
Entrances at: 150 N. College St.
290 E. 5th St.
The $5 rate is applicable when parked in the garage after 5pm on weekdays, Mon – Fri. If parked in the garage before 5pm, the $5 rate is void. There is no time restriction for the weekend, Sat & Sun.
Getting and Using Your Parking Pass When You Arrive
- Pull the garage entry ticket when you arrive at the designated garage. You will need this to exit!
- Purchase a $5 Blumenthal exit pass at the theater or click here to purchase in advance online. If you would rather purchase by phone, please call 704.335.1010*
When You Exit
- Insert your garage entry ticket into the yellow slot. Amount due will display on the screen.
- Insert your Blumenthal exit pass in the same yellow slot, with arrow pointing at slot.
- Gate arm will rise and screen will display "drive safely."
*Pre-paid parking is not available day of show.
CLICK HERE to Purchase your Parking Exit Pass in Advance
CLICK HERE for parking information for Spirit Square events. (McGlohon Theater, Duke Energy Theater)
CLICK HERE for parking information for Knight Theater events.
Advance reservations for Patron Assistance are encouraged to ensure the best possible experience!
- Assistive listening systems available
- Wheelchair accessibility
- Wheelchair seating
- Limited booster seats available at Belk Theater.
Wheelchair access
All of our theaters and classrooms are accessible to patrons who use wheelchairs. Most restrooms and water fountains in all facilities are wheelchair accessible, and restrooms are equipped with strobe-light as well as audio alarm systems. A wheelchair accessible "unisex" restroom on the Belk Theater's Grand Tier level accommodates persons who may need assistance from a spouse or companion of the opposite sex. Ask an usher for the location.
Entry and exit assistance
For performances in the Belk Theater, an usher can meet patrons who need assistance at the corner of Tryon and 5th Streets or valet parking on Tryon. If you wish to receive this service, please contact the Box Office at least 2 days prior to the performance to make these arrangements.
Audio Description
Certain performances will be audio described for the blind or visually impaired. The Box Office will provide a schedule of these performances upon request. Audio description provides an on-going oral description of the action, sets and costumes during the performance. Each participant wears a headset, and no other patrons are able to hear the descriptions. For Belk Theater performances, patrons can pick up headsets at the coat check in the Grand Tier Lobby.
Large Print Programs
Large print programs are available for patrons at many performances. At Belk Theater, assistance is available at the coat check in the Grand Tier Lobby.
Service Animals
If you or someone in your party plans to attend an event with a service animal, please inform the Box Office when purchasing your tickets so that we may arrange for an aisle seat.
Certain performances at the Performing Arts Center will be interpreted for the hearing impaired. The Box Office will provide a schedule of these performances as requested. There will be one Sign Interpreted and Audio Described performance in each Broadway Lights engagement on a Sunday at 2pm.
Assistive Listening Devices
Assistive listening equipment is available free of charge for all amplified performances. Please see an usher for assistance. In Belk Theater, headsets may be checked out from the coat check located in the Grand Tier.
Communication Devices
TTY/TOO is available on the Mezzanine Level of the Belk Theater near the entrance from Founders Hall.
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I am a one person team with a lot of experience in development of web applications. I am looking to kick off a unique project targeting the growing occult, tarot, divination community out there. I need a great designer for the look & feel and I will take care of the development.
Targeting occult, tarot, divination crowd. Teens + Adults. Needs fantasy, magic feel.
I need a web 2.0 simple web site. The style needs to have a rich antique (not washed out), fantasy, magic, dream-like, medieval, artsy look & feel. I think dark background would work better but I am open.
The web site is specifically for hosting a mini application that allows folks to keep a diary of their tarot (card) readings (for themselves or others). Navigation should be very simple and aside from FAQ and Features type section should mostly get people to register to use the application. In that sense I like simplicity in the way http://www.mint.com achieves it.
I don't have anything to start yet aside from the name "myTarotDiary".
Feel free to use any Tarot card imagery:
Color wise: darker colors, i.e. browns, greens, etc.
Some website designs that i like to follow:
Some random art that appeals to me in connection with this (mostly style, colors, etc):
The files requried are:
Web file format - .jpg and layered .psd (RGB)
Deliverables (no code):
Page designs (psd) for
Home page (with Log in), Content Page (FAQ or Features), Register/Buy
Content-wise, there should be:
Home Page:
pictures of tarot cards, diary, couple of call outs about features etc.
more of a content page, faq style, with some screenshots
basic form, with some call outs, etc.
Greek the content in call outs and features etc. I just really need design templates that I will adjust for content as appropriate.
I like the idea of horizontal navigation (www.mint.com style), so leave room for 1 or 2 button expansion.
I think in the future, i may add blog, forums, and other social networking aspects, so try to incorporate some of that into designs as well.


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SAN FRANCISCO (MarketWatch) — Anadarko Petroleum Corp. soared on Thursday after the company said it settled a lawsuit on behalf of its subsidiary while Amazon.com Inc. was among the weakest stocks in the S&P 500 after unveiling a new multimedia set-top box.
Anadarko Petroleum APC, +1.29% shares jumped 15%. The oil exploration and production company agreed with plaintiffs in the Tronox Adversary Proceeding to pay $5.15 billion to settle all claims against Kerr-McGee, which Anadarko bought in 2006. A net tax benefit of about $550 million will be reflected in the company's first-quarter financial statements.
Amazon.com AMZN, +0.18% fell 2.8%. On Wednesday, the Internet retailer released Fire TV, a set-top box that allows access to programs from Netflix, Hulu, ESPN as well as functions for photos, music and games. However, analysts were less than impressed, with Michael Pachter at Wedbush describing it as an "underwhelming" debut.
Newfield Exploration Co. NFX, +1.48% shares climbed 3.2%. The stock was added to RBC Capital's "Best Idea" list for April.
Intuitive Surgical ISRG, +1.55% Inc. shares advanced 3.5%. The stock rose for an eighth session after it received clearance for its da Vinci Xi Surgical System from the Food and Drug Administration.
Kellogg Co. K, +0.25% shares rose for a second day to climb 3.7%. The stock is up about 6% so far this year.
E-Trade Financial Corp. ETFC, +1.89% shares slid 6.7%. An analyst at Sterne Agee said in a note this week that E-Trade is not likely to beat estimates for first-quarter earnings. E-Trade is slated to release quarterly results on April 23. Analysts surveyed by FactSet are forecasting the online brokerage to report earnings of 22 cents a share.
Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc. VRTX, +2.19% shed 5%, falling after three days of gains. The stock is down roughly 7% year to date.
First Solar Inc. FSLR, -0.91% shares declined 5.3%, among the worst laggards in the S&P 500. The stock is up 25% so far in 2014.
Facebook Inc. FB, +1.17% shares fell 5.1%, in line with a broad retreat in tech stocks. The stock rose 9% this year.
Adobe Systems Inc. ADBE, +1.27% shares dropped 4.8%. Adobe on Wednesday announced plans to update its video apps for Adobe Creative Cloud and new features for Adobe Anywhere. The new apps will be unveiled next week at NAB 2014 in Las Vegas.
Tickers to Watch
GOOGL: Google Inc. launched a stock split Wednesday, giving shareholders two stocks for every one they owned with the new shares to trade Thursday in two groups: Class A shares under "GOOGL" GOOGL, +0.74% and Class C shares under the traditional "GOOG" GOOG, +0.77% ticker. Both class of shares are fractionally weaker after earlier gains.
PLUG: Plug Power Inc. PLUG, -1.43% a fuel-cell company whose stock has been highly volatile in recent weeks, rose 1.6%. The firm said late Wednesday that it was buying Washington-based fuel-cell developer ReliOn Inc., for $4 million in stock.
MON: Monsanto Co. US:MON rose 2.3%, a day after reporting earnings that topped analyst estimates. J.P. Morgan analysts upgraded the agricultural-chemical company to overweight from neutral Thursday and raised the price target to $125 from $115. Analyst Jeffrey Zekauskas wrote that Monsanto may be a prime target for an activist investor.
"We see a number of opportunities for value creation at Monsanto, including increasing balance sheet leverage and splitting the company into parts," Zekauskas wrote in a note. "Monsanto has underperformed the market year to date by (3.6%) and it underperformed the market by (6%) in 2013."
CACI: CACI International Inc. CACI, +0.89% dropped 4.2% after the government IT contractor cut its profit outlook for the year due to delays in awarding contracts. The firm said it now expects to earn between $5.12 and $5.51 a share, down from a range of $5.59 to $5.98 a share.
PERY: Perry Ellis International Inc. US:PERY shares gained 3.7% after adjusted earnings per share came in at 6 cents. Analysts polled by FactSet had expected earnings of 3 cents a share on revenue of $216.1 million. The clothing company said it swung to a fourth-quarter loss of $28.2 million on revenues of $216.1 million. It had issued a profit warning in February.
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So I'm a tad late for Valentine's Day, but you can keep the romance going with this giveaway!
Thanks to One2One Network for sponsoring this great giveaway to promote the new Yanni Voices Tour and their upcoming PBS special. We had the fantastic opportunity to meet two of the singers at BlissDom '09, Nathan Pacheco and Ender Thomas, and we also got a sneak peek at an abbreviated cut of the PBS special.
Oh if only I had been one of the lucky girls that they sang "Happy Birthday" to . . . Not my lucky day though! :)
Really, their music is amazing, and if you're a little skeptical as I was, I hope you'll just give it a quick listen with an open mind!
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"The things which God hath prepared for them that love him. " 1 Corinthians 2:9
Suggested Further Reading: Matthew 26:26-29
One of the places where you may most of all expect to see heaven is at the Lord's table. There are some of you, my dearly beloved, who absent yourselves from the supper of the Lord on earth; let me tell you in God's name, that you are not only sinning against God, but robbing yourselves of a most inestimable privilege. If there is one season in which the soul gets into closer communion with Christ than another, it is at the Lord's table. How often have we sung there:
"Can I Gethsemane forget? Remember thee and all thy pains,
Or there thy conflicts see, And all thy love to me,
Thine agony and bloody sweat, Yes, while a pulse, or breath remains,
And not remember thee? I will remember thee."
And then you see what an easy transition it is to heaven:
"And when these failing lips grow dumb,
And thought and memory flee;
When thou shalt in thy kingdom come,
Jesus, remember me."
O my erring brethren, you who live on, unbaptised, and who receive not this sacred supper, I tell you they will not save you—most assuredly they will not, and if you are not saved before you receive them they will be an injury to you; but if you are the Lord's people, why need you stay away? I tell you, the Lord's table is so high a place that you can see heaven from it very often. You get so near the cross there, you breathe so near the cross, that your sight becomes clearer, and the air brighter, and you can see more of heaven there than anywhere else. Christian, do not neglect the supper of your Lord; for if you do, he will hide heaven from you, in a measure.
For meditation: When you come to the Lord's Table, do you look forward to the future in anticipation as well as to the past in gratitude (1 Corinthians 11:26)?
Sermon no. 56
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Barbados is a beautiful, coral and limestone island, and is the most easterly of the Caribbean islands. Barbados measures 14 x 21 miles, and has eleven parishes. The capital city Bridgetown is located on the island's southwestern coast in the parish of St. Michael. Barbados has three other towns: Oistins in the South, Holetown in the West and Speightstown in the North.
The name LOS BARBADOS was given by the Portuguese upon seeing the bearded fig trees which grew abundantly on the island. The "Los" was subsequently dropped and the island became known as Barbados. However, although the Portuguese and Spanish visited the island first, it was the British who colonized Barbados in the early 1600s. During the colonization period, Barbados experienced slavery, and as a result, the current population are descendants of slaves. Barbados was ruled by the British until 1966, when the island gained independence.
Barbados experiences a tropical climate which is tempered by an almost constant sea breeze from the northeast in winter and early spring and from the southeast during the rest of the year. Temperatures range from 21 to 30 degrees Celsius. There is a wet season from June to December, but rain falls periodically throughout the year.
The population of Barbadosis estimated at 279,912 and is made up mainly of people of African descent with some European, Asian, Hindu, Muslimand Syrian influence. The people of Barbados are friendly, fun loving, warm and are always ready to welcome you with a smile. You will always feel at home in Barbados.
Barbados has its own currency issued by the Central Bank of Barbados. Two Barbados dollars are equivalent to one US dollar. Notes are issued in denominations of $100, $50, $20, $10, $5, and $2. Coins are issued in denominations of $1 and 25, 10, 5, and 1 cents. Travelers cheques and most major credit cards are also widely accepted.
English is the official language. However, the Bajan dialect, which is the local language is heard all over the island.
Stores in Bridgetown are open from Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m., and from 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Saturdays. Malls are open until 9:00 p.m. and most stores are closed on Sundays.
The electrical supply is 120/240 volts, 50 cycle. Many hotels provide converters for European or Asian appliances, but North American appliances will not require converters.
Medical services in Barbados are offerred by both the public and private sector. There are two hospitals; the Queen Elizabeth Hospital and the Bayview Hospital both located in St. Michael. In addition to these, there are two private accident and emergency medical centres: FMH Emergency Medical Clinic and Sandy Crest Medical Centre, on the West Coast.
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