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Ignoring search engine optimization in todays world would be foolish as this is where most online marketing begins. Professional SEO services have sprung up and are able to help business
owners and entrepreneurs to establish their brand in a crowded marketplace. Pick the right SEO agency to partner with and you will undoubtedly be on the road to increasing your businesses
profile and chances of success.
Mobile optimization is also extremely important because it will enable your webpages to be accessible anytime via wireless devices. Your visibility on the web and web site visitors will
increase due to this.
Importance of Video Services That Apply SEO Strategies
Video marketing should absolutely be considered as a very important section of online marketing. There are video content and seo services that
will help you use video to push both your brand and what it has to offer in front of your target market. It's possible to generate more qualified prospects and revenue by utilizing this technique
and enhance the visibility of your site via video views, comments and of course getting a thumbs up or likes on your videos.
When you produce videos, one avenue to take is getting testimonials of your clients concerning your brand or you may always make a video which will promote products, sales promotions or any
current discounts you may be offering. You need to take into account that the creation and distribution of the marketing videos should be carried out by SEO specialists as they will know what
it takes to make a success of your video marketing campaigns.
Things to Incorporate in Your Video Campaigns Concerning SEO
You will find lots of things that you must remember if you're thinking of putting together your first video marketing project. You must understand that your primary objective in creating a video is to amuse the audience through relevant and interesting content and then to share your marketing message. Your video must provide all the important info with regard to the brand, product or service that you are trying to promote.
If you want help in developing your brand on the internet, listed here are a few of the important things that your SEO videos should incorporate:
-Video should be high quality HD.
-You need to add links to your main sites in prominent positions in the video. This allows the viewers and future customers to get access to all your goods and services.
-You will have to present a clear and precise message which will attract the consumers as it can result in more leads, conversions and revenue.
-You should look for the right video sharing site that can provide a lot of features that you may use for the host of your videos. e.g. Vimeo, Amazon, etc.
-Search for a local, reputable SEO agency which will be able to provide you with everything you need and help you with your marketing techniques including branding in your videos.
Whether for new or current commercial ventures, promotional SEO videos are a great way to advertise your business to millions across the internet. Actually, it could also be used to incorporate a full range of SEO strategies which will help save you more time and money on multiple expensive online marketing campaigns.
The services that you may use will incorporate mentioning strategic keywords, citations linked to your business location, building links back to your site, brand marketing and more. If you want to find out more about the different advantages of including video in your SEO campaigns, you need to get hold of your local agency and arrange an interview to find out what they could do for you.


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Crime news: online billing for advocates expands northwards
Crime Billing Online to launch in both Northern and North East Bar Circuits for Advocates' Graduated Fee Scheme.
National rollout for online billing under the Advocates' Graduated Fee Scheme (AGFS) continues on 14 March 2016 in the Northern and North East Bar Circuits.
The online application has been piloted by advocates and solicitors since October 2015 and has been available to the Midland Circuit since 25 January 2016.
We are continuing to rollout the billing application nationally following the:
- successful conclusion of the pilot phase
- initial roll out in the Midland Circuit
- positive feedback from current users
What happens next?
Chambers and solicitors' firms in the Northern and North East Circuit areas will be contacted by their contract managers.
They will be given information on:
- making claims for Crown Court defence work using the online application
- details of support available to new users
You can find out more information, including a Crime Billing Online FAQ document, on GOV.UK's legal aid pages – see link below.
Benefits of online billing
- simplifies AGFS billing, including evidence submissions
- avoids postal delays
- reduced postage and printing costs
- online messaging and instant notifications from processing teams
- 'wet signatures' no longer needed
Future rollout
This is expected to finish by summer 2016 and is based on the Bar Circuits which divide England and Wales into 6 areas.
Keep an eye on e-alerts for information on rollout dates for the remaining circuits i.e. South Eastern, Wales and Chester and Western.
Throughout rollout the Crime Billing Online project will continue to take on board user feedback.
This will help the project to make further refinements to the system in partnership with Ministry of Justice Digital Services.
Further information
Criminal legal aid processing: applications and digital systems – to find out more about crime change and download a 'Crime Billing Online FAQ' document
firstname.lastname@example.com – for email enquiries about the project

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The eye can be taken a look at with relative ease regarding both its function and its structure. A functional assessment includes the ability to relocate the orbit and the reaction of the pupil to light and accommodation.
The function of the eye may be tested in numerous methods. The patient might be asked to recognize illuminated letter or objects of differing sizes on exactly what is referred to as the Snellen chart.
On the other hand, the assessment of the structural part of the eye may be made in a number of methods. Tension within the eyeball is measured by a "tonometer." In certain diseases, specifically in glaucoma, the tension in the eyeball is increased markedly.
It must be well kept in mind that a client with an eye problem might have other problems. Typically other physical conditions are main and impact the eye as a effect. The appearance of the eye can signal the client and the doctor to difficulties in some disruptions of other parts of the body even before other signs provide themselves.
One's reliance on sight is highlighted when one deals with a possible or temporary irreversible loss of this crucial sense. Hence, when corrective procedures are looked for, particular types of vision correction such as contact lenses or eyeglasses are prescribed.
On the other hand, some individuals are bothered with that they have some framed lenses or contact lenses in front of their eyes.
For this factor, advanced surgeries were developed to encourage decreased usage of contact lenses or glasses. Among which is the now popular LASIK eye surgical treatment.
Basically, LASIK eye surgical treatment is the short-term for "Laser-Assisted In Situ Keratomileusis." Like its concrete equivalent, LASIK eye surgery is another type of vision correction. The only distinction is that with this kind of surgery, one's vision is corrected permanently.
With LASIK eye surgical treatment, the refractive mistakes in the cornea are completely changed. This can be done using an "excimer laser."
The primary function of this surgical treatment is to create a threadlike, rounded "flap" in the cornea using a blade understood as "microkeratome." In a series of unfolding and laser processing, the cornea is lastly reformed, permitting much better the eye to direct more light into the retina.
Popularity vs. Disadvantages
Amidst the growing popularity of LASIK eye surgery, there are still disadvantages that people should understand. Most likely, the primary reason this kind of eye surgery has become well accepted is since many of its cases had been effective.
In spite of its success, there are still some disadvantages. Here is the list:
1. It is an operation applied to the most sensitive part of the eye
Since LASIK eye surgical treatment includes the operation of the retina, which is among the most delicate parts of the linked here eye, the majority of people say that the operation can be very risky.
Simply puts, a simple mistake could nearly this page trigger an individual's life time blindness. It is important to think about many aspects before deciding whether LASIK eye surgical treatment is the best corrective step one has to go through.
2. It is not a ideal procedure
LASIK eye surgical treatment might correct your vision however it does not always imply that it can offer you a twenty-twenty. Even if analytical reports reveal that 70% of the clients might have 20/20 vision, this does not necessarily imply they have perfect vision.
Offered all these things, it can be deduced that, in spite of the appeal of the operation, LASIK might not always be the ideal eye surgery the way many people see it
Conversely, the evaluation of the structural part of the eye might be made in a number of methods. It needs to be well kept in mind that a client with an eye issue may have other issues. Often other physical conditions are main and impact the eye as a effect. The look of the eye can notify the client and the physician to problems in some disruptions Visit Website of other parts of the body even prior to other signs present themselves.
Like its tangible counterpart, LASIK eye surgery is another kind of vision correction.
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Obama Little Teapot
Here's a fun fact about me: when I was in elementary school, several of my friends entered the talent show to perform "I'm a little teapot." We didn't win, unfortunately, but we have all since recovered. I'd completely forgotten about that moment until I saw the above sticker with our President's face on it. I think it's cute. What do you think?


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Labour market deregulation: does small business care?
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Buultjens, J 1994, 'Labour market deregulation: does small business care?', International Journal of Employment Studies, vol. 2, no. 1, pp. 132-157.
This article reports on a study undertaken to investigate the effect of the NSW Industrial Relations Act 1991 upon a sample of small business enterprises drawn from the North Coast region of NSW. Empirical data for the study was collected through a questionnaire distributed to eighty small business enterprises throughout the Lismore City Region. The data collected was used to establish which areas of flexibility small businesses valued and how awards and trade unions impacted on the ability of small businesses to achieve flexibility in these areas. This study provides an insight into industrial relations processes taking place within the small business sector.


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A second request came with the most exciting news....Our daughter, Carly, would be graduating from college in December!! I was so tickled that she asked that I make her invitations because it gave me a way to be a part of such an important time in her life. I was also a little concerned that they would not meet her artist eye standard but I wanted to take the challenge. I created the mortar board from foil cardstock that I pounced with blue alcohol ink to match her school colors. The tassels I made by hand winding gold twine between my fingers and slip knotting together. The brads held the pieces together and I popped it up on a creme colored cardstock that was gold embossed with a corner stamp. I knew she wanted to have a place to send everyone a picture, so inside I created a pocket tab. I am happy to report that she was super pleased with the final product...yeah!
Now it was my turn.... My husband, Greg, and I will be married 15 years in December. If you follow this blog regularly, you know that I was diagnosed with Cancer in 2003 and Greg was diagnosed with Cancer in 2011. To be both a survivor and a support partner brings so many unique blessings to our life that we really wanted to use the upcoming anniversary as a milestone to renew our vows, recommit our marriage to Christ, and to rejoice in our new normal. This was the most challenging design for me because I wanted it to say so much...winter beauty that mirrored a snowy original wedding evening, God's presence in our union, the festive joy of the Christmas season, celebration of our Lutheran heritage, the excitement that we have been given a second change at life, and the reality that I was going to get a chance to marry my soul mate again. A tall order for one simple invitation...
To begin, I stamped the romantic couple sleighing onto the middle of a piece of white cardstock. I then clear embossed the quote from Martin Luther and a ridge for the snow horizon and snow. When I rubbed on blue ink, it resisted everywhere the clear embossing was placed. I gold embossed the Christmas Star and added shadows to the sleigh. Using vellum, I silver and gold embossed the sentiment and mounted it all to a blue card base bringing it all together. We are both so thankful for this opportunity and sense of awe in life that it seemed appropriate to share our rejoicing during this time of miracles!!!
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A Balinese Folktale: Banaspati Raja
Siwa and his wife Dewi Sri were walking once in the mountain walaraoe. And moved by the lonely beauty of place Siwa wanted to enjoy his wife. But she would not, because it seemed to her too solemn and godlike a place for such a thing. And while he strove with her two drops of sperma fell into a hollow of the mountain. Siwa was vexed with is wife because she had caused them to be wasted, and he said mantras over them, and they became twins, a boy and girl. Then he went away with Dewi Sri and left the children alone. And in heaven he heard them crying for food; and he went down to them and told them who their father was, and gave them names: kalawenara and kalekek, and told them to find their food in the graveyard. Kalekek was to eat, but after midday only, the offerings for the dead; Kalawenara was to live beside the magic spring, on the titi-gonggan and serve the god of the spring, whose name was Sanghyang Putrajaya. And his food was to be the coins which accompany the offerings, and one of the cremation offerings.
Meanwhile, Dewi Sri, who was rather out of favor, began to wander whether she too might be able to make a child without the help of her husband. So he began to haunt the temple of death. And at the full moon of Kajeng Kliwon (a magically powerful day) she went to bathe with her servant in the water spout in the middle of the graveyard. And by chance she laid her clothes on the grave of a woman who had died pregnant. When the night came she went again to the spot as Durga and said spells over the corpse, and a girl- child was born. And the after-birth she made into a boy. And she called the girl Bhuta Seliwer and the boy Cuildaki, and appointed both to be the guardians of the graveyard. But Buta Seliwer complained that her magic was not strong enough, so her name was changed to Seliwarmaya, and she was given the kepuh tree to live in. and Cuildaki was told to mingle with souls of uncremated people and cause trouble in the houses of their relations. And for their food she gave them, as Siwa had done to their children, the offering to the dead.
Now when the next death-offerings were brought, Kelekek went to the graveyard to eat them. But because she was invisible they could not see who was stealing the offerings. And Cuildaki who was also waiting for his food, saw the people running away and saw Kelekek devouring the offerings. And he fetched his sister Seliwarmaya, and they fought with Kelekek over the offerings. And because they were two against one, kelekek was defeated and burned to ashes. And they mocked the magic she was boasted. Meanwhile Kalawenara sat waiting for his sister in titi-gonggan, and when she did not come he asked leave of Sanghyang Putrajayato go and look for her; for he said: "I suppose that she has eaten so many offerings that she cannot walk". And he called to her in the graveyard but there was no answer; only a heap of ashes. And when Putrajaya heard him calling in vain he came also to the graveyard and knew them to e the ashes of Kalekek. And at the prayer of Kalawenara he said spells over them and brought them to life again. Then Kalekek related how a terrible giant and his sister had fought against her over the offerings and killed her. And Kalawenara roared in anger and challenged them to fight with him. The Seliwarmaya came down from her kepoh tree, snorting with rage, to answer the challenge. But this time she felt she was weaker, and called Cuildaki to come and help her, and he rolled in a decaying corpse and threw himself upon Kalawenara. Kalawenara could not endure the stench of the corpse and ran away to fetch Kalekek, who came as Barong and licked the stink off with her tongue. And when Durga children felt they were losing, they cried for help to their mother, she came and began to spit fire. Kalawenara and Kalekek ran and ran, one behind another, till they came to Siwa's world. And Siwa very much astonished to see the crowd arriving with Durga at their heels, and she asked her why she was pursuing his children. She replied: "Because your beastly children have been fighting with mine". He was astonished and said: "Where did you get children from?" and when he heard the story he was furious with his wife and ordered her never to show her face in heaven again. He condemned her to remain forever in the graveyard, and place Kalekek there to keep an eye on her. And Civa gave Kalekek the name Banaspati Raja.


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The effect of Ketoconazole and Piroctone olamine on hair growthTuesday 22 December 2015
Often times, the problem will not go away on its own and requires continues treatment. A well-known agent for this is shampoo with Ketoconazole in high concentration. Multiple studies about the effectiveness of this substance have shown that it stimulates hair growth and helps against hereditary hair loss.
Ketoconazole is most well-known, but it is not the only proven anti-dandruff ingredient in shampoos which stimulates hair growth. Piroctone olamine has a similar effect as Ketoconazole. Piroctone olamine is also listed under the brand name 'Octopirox'.
Ketoconazole vs. Piroctone olamine
In a study with 150 men who suffer from hereditary hair loss and dandruff, Ketoconazole and Piroctone olamine were compared*. Excessive secretion of sebum, dandruff and seborrheic dermatitis are often linked with hair loss and hereditary hair loss. The 150 men received a shampoo with 1% Ketoconazole or 1% Piroctone olamine. They had to use this shampoo 2 to 3 times per week for a duration of six months.
All treatments showed a reduction in itching and dandruff after 2 to 6 weeks. If we take a look at the effect of the treatments on various hair growth parameters, we see the following figures (in percentages):
- The severity of hair loss decreases (Ketoconazole: -17.3%, Piroctone olamine: -16.5%)
- The percentage of hairs in the growth phase increases (Ketoconazole 4.9%, Piroctone olamine: 7.9%)
- The effect on the hair diameter is increased by 5.4% with Ketoconazole and by 7.7% with Piroctone olamine.
Thus, the study shows that Piroctone olamine scores better in a number of areas in comparison to Ketoconazole**:
- Compared to Ketoconazole, Piroctone olamine ensures an increase in the number of hairs in the growth phase (anagen phase) by more than 10% in 33% of people.
- Piroctone olamine gives 88% of the people thicker hair, despite hereditary hair loss, whereby this is 78% with Ketoconazole.
- If we take a look at how many people experience a significant increase (more than 10%) of the hair diameter, this is 28% with Ketoconazole and as much as 34% with Piroctone olamine (10% larger diameter means that the hair became 20% heavier).
Shampoos against dandruff for stimulating hair growth
The above results show that both Ketoconazole and Piroctone olamine have a positive effect on multiple aspects of hair growth. They have a similar effect on itch and dandruff. Piroctone olamine generally scores better when it comes to hair growth.
Thus, the study shows that there is a preference for the use of 1% Piroctone olamine in order to achieve the greatest possible effect on hair growth. 1% Piroctone olamine can be found in the shampoo of Neofollics Hair Technology. In addition to Piroctone olamine, this shampoo contains many more proven effective ingredients, such as Ecklonia cava and Raspberry ketone.
* In this study, Zinc Pyrithione was included, which we will leave out of the picture seeing the minimal results that came forward.
** With the number of subjects that was used, it is not possible to significantly determine the differences between Ketoconazole and Piroctone olamine statistically.
Pierard-Franchimont, C., Goffin, V., Henry, F., Uhoda, I., Braham, C., & Pierard, G.E. (2002). Nudging hair shedding by antidandruff shampoos. A comparison of 1% ketoconazole, 1% Piroctone olamine and 1% zinc pyrithione formulations. International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2002, 24, 249-256.
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At KloudData, our mission is to be a trusted partner to our customers. We assure you the best support for your enterprise software solutions requirements. Be it complex deployments, tighter deadlines or increased user demands, our committed solution engineers will make sure you get the right technology solutions for a wide range of business process scenarios.
We are responsive to client needs and believe in providing reliable support services for all your evolving business needs.


text: As noted in our blog entry on October 16, 2012, under the Sixth Circuit's discussion in U.S. v. Quality Stores, severance payments made because of an employee's involuntary separation resulting from a reduction-in-force or discontinuance of a plant or operation are not subject to FICA taxes. This holding is contrary to a prior decision of the Federal Circuit Court of Appeals and published IRS guidance. The government has until May 3 to appeal the case to the Supreme Court. Until a final decision in this case has been rendered, taxpayers that have made severance payments in 2009 should file a protective claim for a FICA tax refund no later than April 15, 2013. This protective claim will preserve the taxpayer's right to a refund should the IRS not appeal the decision or should the decision be upheld on appeal.


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Embrace Your Natural Beauty
Posted by Luxe Beauty Supply on 25th Aug 2015
All of nature at your fingertips, all for the benefit of what is important to you. Beauty is no longer an enigma. You too can now achieve your goals of having excellent skin and hair that is longer, healthier and stronger. Having clearer skin is also possible with the right combination of products. With Alikay Naturals range of skin and hair care products, your beauty aspirations are in good hands with our 100% natural line.
Alikay Natural products are the brainchild of Rochelle Graham Campbell. The line features products that contain essential natural ingredients that are beneficial to the overall health of your hair and skin. These ingredients contain natural humectants that promote curls and healing. Alikay Naturals work to ensure that hair and skin are nurtured and replenished.
Moisturizing Black Soap Shampoo
Moisturizing Black Soap Shampoo is one of the premier products offered by Alikay Natural. Free of harmful sulfates it both cleanses and moisturizes. Made with 100% natural raw black soap, the cleaning action reaches deep inside the scalp to remove buildups. The pleasant tropical scent soothes as it cleans. Ingredients include plantain skins, cocoa seeds and tea tree oil, that is a potent antioxidant that protect and seals in moisture from the root to the tip of the hair. There are no artificial thickeners so you can be sure that you are using a product that is 100 percent natural and potent.
Alikay Naturals Shea Yogurt Hair Moisturizer
If you are bothered by the dry hair, or you desire to have excellent twists or braids, you will be pleased with Shea-Yogurt. Featuring a powerful moisturizing blend, your hair will be defined, shiny and soft. For hair to feel healthy and look beautiful especially for people of ethnic origin, moisture must always be present. This is easily achieved by using a daily moisture therapy for hair styling. Alikay Naturals Shea Yogurt Hair Moisturizer provides the moisture that hair requires. The Raw Shea Butter provides hydration for the entire structure of the hair and scalp. It unique properties keep your scalp healthy without clogging your pores. Product is 100% organic and natural.
Usage direction
Apply a small amount to your hands, rub to melt. You can apply to hair after rinsing, or to your dry hair. Ensure that it is applied to all the dry spots and areas. When styling only uses in small portions and apply more as is needed. Use for braids, twists or any style that you like. It can be used daily as a hair moisturizer because it is light.
Honey and Sage Deep Conditioner
If you are looking for a deep treatment for dry, damaged hair, the Honey, and Sage deep conditioner is an excellent humectant designed to provide maximum moisture to hair that is damaged. The honey draws moisture from the atmosphere into the hair and holds it inside the strands, providing maximum moisture that replenishes damaged hair. It also goes deep inside the follicle and nourishes and revitalizes dry or weak hair. The extra virgin olive oil also provides shine and softness. The honey scent makes your hair feel fabulous and smell delicious.
In addition to the products mentioned above, Luxe Beauty Supply carries the complete line of Alikay Naturals products for hair and skin care. Contact us today for additional information. We are more than happy to assist you with your needs.


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President Barack Obama used a "Tonight Show" slow jamming of the news bit to make yet another pitch for his trade deal with Pacific Rim countries, a pact lawmakers view with skepticism.
Presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton, whom Obama endorsed on Thursday, opposes the Trans-Pacific Partnership . So too does likely Republican nominee Donald Trump . And lawmakers and candidates of all political stripes are dancing around the question of whether Congress should ever approve it.


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Katrina announces start of safety improvement work
Katrina announces start of safety improvement work on Burley Griffin Way
9 May 2014
Local member, Katrina Hodgkinson has announced that important safety upgrade work on the Burley Griffin Way, about 22 kilometres east Temora, will commence on Monday 12 May.
"In the six years to 2012 six crashes, including one fatal accident, have occurred on this section of road," Katrina said.
"The NSW Government has provided $386,000 to improve safety for motorists by upgrading roadside safety and railway level crossing approaches.
"The work to be carried out includes shoulder widening, installing safety barriers, improving signs along the road, removing roadside hazards such as vegetation, relocating a power pole and improving line marking."
Katrina said the work is expected to be completed in mid-June and will be carried out on weekdays from 7am to 6pm and on Saturdays from 8am to 1pm, weather permitting.
"I recognize the impact that these road works will have on local residents and through traffic and I thank them for their patience while this necessary work is underway," Katrina said.
"Once the work is completed the increased safety on this section of the Burley Griffin Way will be worth the small inconvenience experienced during construction.
Traffic will be reduced to one lane during the work and alternating traffic control will be in place to guide motorists through the work site safely.
Motorists are reminded to slow down with a reduced speed limit of 40 km/h in place during the work.
Wet weather may change times and dates.
Motorists are advised to plan their journey, allow extra travel time and follow all signs.
Every effort will be made to minimise noise associated with this work.
For the latest traffic information, visit www.livetraffic.com download Live Traffic NSW or call 132 701.
"The project is part of Roads and Maritime's commitment to deliver safe, efficient and high quality services and infrastructure to the community and businesses of NSW," Katrina said.
Media Contact: David White 6226 3311, 0427 451 510 or email@example.com
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A Little Race Across the Universe
An Indian tale is told here. Ganesha and his brother Kartikeya raced each other in order to win a favor from their parents Shiva and Parvati, the first to go all the way and back to the entire universe will win.
Ganesha did not start the race, instead he stood still in the start line and just went around his parent's tree times, he won by understanding the simplest of facts... parents are the center of the universe for us, within us.
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Siena Heights welcomes students transferring from other colleges and universities. Transfer students must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale and have completed 12 semester hours of transferable credit. If you do not have 12 semester hours of credit, you will need to follow the first time in college admission requirements. In addition to completing the online application for admission please have the following documents sent to the Office of Undergraduate Admissions:
Transferred course credit is evaluated and if applicable is used toward your liberal arts studies requirements, major requirements or as general elective credit. Students are encouraged to work with Siena in advance to ensure that they are completing courses that will apply to their program. To view equivalencies from common transfer institutions, please visit our "Transfer Equivalency Guide" page.
Please know that other courses from regionally accredited colleges and universities are transferable even if not listed on this page.
College scholarships for Adrian (main) campus transfer students are available. Our Admissions Staff will help you find the the right transfer scholarships for your situation.
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Date: December 14, 2011
Source: WBTV
Abstract: Western Carolina University Police have lifted the lockdown on campus after authorities arrested a man who was suspected of robbing a bank near the campus Wednesday morning.
"The Community may resume normal activities at this time. We will maintain a larger police presence on campus for the remainder of the day but again, we are lifting the shelter in place and believe that the Campus Community is safe and may go about their normal activities," Police Chief Ernie Hudson wrote in an alert on the school's emergency website.
The 'Shelter-In-Place' alert was ordered just before 11am out of caution, although the gunman had not been spotted on the school's campus.
There were no reports of sightings on campus during the 2 hour lockdown.
The gunman had been described as a white male, wearing a mask, a hooded maroon sweatshirt, and blue jeans with a patch. Hudson confirmed a dye pack went off as the suspect left the scene of the robbery.
The name of the person arrested by Jackson County Sheriff's investigators was not immediately released.
While normal activity has resumed on campus, Interim Provost Beth Lofquist said the final exam schedule would be altered because of the lockdown.
"Today's face to face exams are postponed until further notice – including the exam scheduled for noon." she wrote.
"Exams are not canceled all together. They are postponed until further notice. The noon face-to-face exam is canceled and will need to be rescheduled," she added."The exam schedule will resume with this afternoon's 3 p.m. exam. More information will be provided concerning the make-up of today's exam scheduled for noon. Faculty will work with students who are unable to attend an exam session due to the interrupted schedules," an email from University Spokesperson Teresa Tate revealed (WBTV, 2011).
Title: Philadelphia Police, FBI Searching For Muslim Serial Robbers
Date: April 6, 2012
Source: CBS Philly
Abstract: The Philadelphia Police Department and the FBI are seeking the public's help in identifying the suspects connected to a bank robbery last month.
At about 12:20 p.m., on March 20th, police say two suspects walked into the Sovereign Bank in the 8000 block of Stenton Avenue. They presented a threatening demand note to the teller, obtained an undisclosed amount of cash, and then fled the area on foot.
Authorities say these suspects are repeat offenders and are responsible for several bank robberies in Philadelphia between December 23, 2011 and April 4, 2012.
The following banks were robbed, according to authorities:
MoreBank in the 400 block of W. Cheltenham Ave. on December 23, 2011 and March 14, 2012
3rd Federal in the 6000 block of Roosevelt Blvd. on January 6, 2012
Sovereign Bank in the 8000 block of Stenton Ave. on March 20, 2012
Wells Fargo in the 700 block of Adams Ave. on April 4, 2012
The suspects are both described as black, having a thin build, 5'10" tall, with black Muslim-like garments covering their heads and bodies.If you have any information, you are asked to contact police right away (CBS Philly, 2012).
Title: Suspects Sought After Hollywood-Style Bank Heist
Date: September 6, 2012
Source: AP
Abstract: Authorities investigating a bizarre bank heist on Thursday searched the home of a bank manager who was told to strap what she believed was a bomb to her midsection and was forced to order employees to "take out all the money" from her branch.
Two masked gunmen got away with an undisclosed amount of cash from the Bank of America when it opened Wednesday morning, but no one was injured in the robbery. No arrests had been made as of Thursday afternoon.
Boxes of evidence were removed from the bank employee's home, according to Lt. Neal Mongan of Huntington Park police, whose detectives are leading the kidnapping portion of the probe.
The bank manager was snatched in front of her home Wednesday morning, said sheriff's Capt. Mike Parker. She arrived at her workplace wearing the device.
"She was told that it was explosives and she was ordered to go into the bank and take out all the money," Parker said. "She did do that in fear for her life."
A Los Angeles County sheriff's bomb squad disabled the device, but investigators said it wasn't an explosive.
She ordered her fellow employees to remove the cash from the bank and it was thrown to the men who were waiting outside, authorities said. Parker would only say there was "a decent amount" of money at the bank and the manager did enter the safe.
The two men, who were armed with handguns and wore ski masks, took off in a two-door car and remain at large.
Parker said the woman remained inside the bank until a bomb squad arrived and removed the device from her body. The bomb squad later disabled the item with a robot. Nearby businesses were evacuated for a few hours as a precaution.
Investigators initially said they didn't believe the manager knew the robbers but they have conducted interviews to ensure she wasn't connected to the crime.
Authorities haven't said how the bank manager was targeted by the robbers. Investigators are trying to determine if there were any video surveillance cameras that captured the incident. They added that no further information about the bank video or 911 calls were being released.
Southern California has long been a target for bank robbers. Its most infamous heist was the televised shootout between Los Angeles police and two gunman wearing body armor in 1997. Both robbers were killed.
The area saw a three-decade low in bank robberies last year, tallying more than 280 across seven counties. In 1992, there were more than 2,600.
Using a bank manager to rob their own business is rare, authorities said, let alone strap a purported explosive device to an unwilling victim.
At least two movies have similarities to Wednesday's heist. "Bandits," a 2001 film starring Bruce Willis and Billy Bob Thornton, follows two inmates who escape from prison and start a bank robbery spree that includes kidnapping bank managers.
"30 Minutes or Less" from 2011 involves two ne'er-do-wells who force a pizza delivery driver to rob a bank while wearing a time bomb vest. The filmmakers said the movie wasn't based on the 2003 Pennsylvania collar-bomb case in which a pizza driver pizza delivery was killed when a metal bomb collar he was forced to wear while robbing a bank exploded (AP, 2012).Title: Bank Manager's Boyfriend Arrested In Fake Bomb Robbery
Date: September 13, 2012
Source: KTLA News
Abstract: A 33-year old man has been arrested in a bank robbery during which the manager says she was kidnapped and forced to rob her own bank while wearing what she thought was a bomb.
Ray Vega, of Bell, was taken into custody the day after the September 5th heist. He was charged with conspiracy and robbery, and then released on $100,000 bail.
There are unconfirmed reports that Vega was romantically involved with the bank manager.
Police did not release any further details, saying the investigation was ongoing.
The victim told police she was leaving her Huntington Park home for work at a Bank of America in East L.A. when two masked men snatched her in her garage.
They strapped what they told her was an explosive device to her chest and instructed her to drive to her bank and give them money, police said.
The manager entered the bank at Atlantic Blvd. and Verona St. just after 8:30 a.m., shortly before it was supposed to open for business.
She informed her colleagues inside about the device and she collected the money, authorities said.
The woman followed instructions to throw the money out the bank's back doors, and the two robbers sped away in a car. They avoided being seen on bank video cameras.
Moments later, the bank alerted the East Los Angeles sheriff's station.
The sheriff's arson and explosives team arrived at the bank and removed the device from the woman safely.
KTLA's Sky5 was overhead as the woman exited the bank, unharmed.
Several hundred people were evacuated from the area as a sheriff's bomb squad robot inspected the device, which was in a gutter in front of the bank.
Then a bomb squad specialist in full protective gear surrounded the device with sandbags and detonated it.
Authorities said it did not appear that the device was an active bomb.
"We believed based on physical appearance that it could very well be an explosive device, and they very carefully removed that device from her body," said Los Angeles County Sheriff's Capt. Mike Parker.
"It looked like one to everyone involved -- her, deputies, bomb squad technicians -- but in the rendered safe procedure, they found that it was not an explosive device," he said.
The victim's name has not been released. The FBI and local police interviewed her at length, but have released few details about what exactly happened.
The suspects were said to be driving a white Kia with the partial California license plate number 6HOR54 (KTLA News, 2012).
Bank Robbery Attempt, Bomb Threat Prompts Evacuations
Date: October 6, 2012
Source: CBS 8 News
Abstract: A bogus bomb threat issued by a pair of would-be bank robbers -- one taking part in the crime via telephone -- forced the full evacuation and closure of a large South Bay strip mall for several hours Thursday.
The failed holdup attempt began about 9:15 a.m., when a tall, thin woman entered a Chase bank branch in the 1100 block of East Plaza Boulevard in National City, carrying two bags and wearing a hooded sweatshirt with the head covering pulled tight across her face, leaving only her eyes visible, according to police.
As alarmed employees watched, the woman put down the sacks -- one red and the other green -- on the floor of the lobby, Sgt. Mike Harlan said. Moments later, a man telephoned and told a worker the green bag contained a bomb that would be detonated unless the red one was filled with $100,000 in cash.
The masked woman then ran out of the bank, after which the bank workers made a 911 call and cleared everyone out of the office, Harlan said. Patrol officers arrived about two minutes later, surrounded the strip mall and evacuated the roughly two dozen businesses inside it, he said.
Police simultaneously searched the area for the robbers by ground and air.
A sheriff's bomb squad was sent in to determine if the bomb threat was valid, the sergeant said. The team sent in a robot with X-ray and video capabilities into the bank to look over the bags.
About 11:30 a.m., the explosives squad remotely detonated the sacks, determining that nothing hazardous had been inside them, police Sgt. Dennis Leach said. A short time later, authorities reopened the shopping center to workers and the public, he said.Next to a free-standing kiosk near the bank, investigators found the female bandit's hooded jacket. A witness reported seeing her take the garment off and throw it to the ground while fleeing the area on foot to the west, Harlan said (CBS 8 News, 2012).
Title: Redwood
City Police Follow Trail Of Money To Suspected Bank Robber
Date: October 25, 2012
Source: Mercury News
Abstract: A 24-year-old San Mateo man who robbed a Redwood City bank this week but left a trail of stolen bills that police followed to track him down pleaded not guilty to a robbery charge Wednesday, according to the San Mateo County District Attorney's Office.
Kendrick Roby entered the BBVA Compass Bank at 660 Woodside Road at about 11 a.m. Monday, vaulted the counter and demanded money from the bank employees, according to a Redwood City Police Department statement.
After threatening to shoot the employees if they did not obey his orders, Roby allegedly opened a cash drawer and removed an undisclosed amount of money. He then fled, running northbound on Oxford Street. Police were called immediately after the robbery occurred, according to police.
A witness reportedly saw Roby run into an apartment complex on the 1500 block of Oxford Street, two blocks away from the bank, and notified police. During an area search, police followed a trail of money to an apartment complex on the 1500 block of Hudson Street, where they found Roby.
"We did find some money that was discarded and that's what continued us on the path to where he was hiding," Sgt. Sean Hart said. "Bait" money with dye pack was inside the bag of money Roby stole from the bank, but it did not explode, Hart said.
Roby was taken into custody without incident and the stolen money was recovered; police did not find a gun, Hart said.Roby is being held in lieu of $50,000 bail and is due back in court on Nov. 5. Police are also investigating whether Roby may have been responsible for a robbery on Oct. 12 at the US Bank at 1475 Woodside Road, Hart said (Mercury News, 2012).
Judge: Aurora Police Were Justified In Stopping 25 Cars At Gunpoint In Search
For Bank Robber
Date: October 26, 2012
Source: Denver Channel
Abstract: A federal judge has ruled that Aurora police didn't violate the law when they stopped 25 cars, detaining dozens of drivers and passengers at gunpoint, until they caught a suspected bank robber in a SUV last June.
The June traffic stop at East Iliff Avenue and South Buckley Road triggered a barrage of criticism from innocent motorists who said police blocked their cars while officers with shotguns and rifles went car-by-car, pulling out people at gunpoint and handcuffing them.
"Cops came in from every direction and just threw their car in front of my car," said Sonya Romero, who was one of the drivers handcuffed, told 7NEWS at the time. "We all got cuffed until they figured out who did what."
"We didn't know if we were in the line of fire or what the hell was happening," Romero said.
Eventually police came to a white Ford Expedition and arrested the suspected bank robber driver.
The other drivers were then released. The whole ordeal lasted about two hours.
The suspect, Christian Paetsch, was arrested on bank robbery charges during the traffic stop.
His defense lawyer argued that because the stop was unconstitutional, the bulk of the evidence against Paetsch -- including money stolen from the bank, a disguise and two pistols -- should be tossed, the Aurora Sentinel reported.
But in a 30-page ruling handed down Tuesday, United States District Court Judge William J. Martinez said that, while the stop was out of the ordinary, police acted appropriately.
Martinez said some statements Paetsch made to police about the guns in his car won't be allowed at trial because the officers improperly questioned him after he asked for a lawyer, the newspaper reported. But the guns themselves, which police found when they searched Paetsch's SUV, will be allowed as evidence.
Paetsch's trial is scheduled for December.Federal prosecutors said Paetsch, a former music teacher, robbed the Wells Fargo Bank at East Hampden Avenue and South Chambers Road a day after a banker there refused to renegotiate his loan (Denver Channel, 2012).
Authorities Search For Serial Bank Robber
Date: November 1, 2012
Source: WSVN News
Abstract: Authorities are searching for a bank robber who struck not once, but twice, police said.
According to authorities, the alleged crook was caught during one of the robberies armed with a shotgun. The suspect demanded money from a teller back in August, police said.
The crook took off with cash from the Chase branch along East Commercial Boulevard and North Dixie Highway. Investigators said the same man hit a nearby Bank of America, less than a month later.If you recognize this man, call Broward County Crime Stoppers at 954-493-TIPS. Remember, you can always remain anonymous, and you may be eligible for a reward worth up to $5,000 (WSVN News, 2012).
Title: Alleged
Bank Robber Shot Dead, Deputy Injured During Chase
Date: November 3, 2012
Source: WSVN News
Abstract: Police had to shut down Interstate 95 northbound for hours Friday after a police-involved chase, crash and shooting that left a suspect dead and a police officer hospitalized.
One police officer had to be transported to the hospital following the incident, between Copans and Sample Roads, at around 11:20 a.m. Friday. Meanwhile, a suspect lay dead among several crashed cars, including a police patrol car.
According to the Broward Sheriff's Office, it began with police responding to an attempted robbery at a Chase Branch, about three miles away from the crash scene, on the 2200 block on North Federal Highway. It turns out the suspect was not stranger to this bank. FBI Agent David Bell noted, "We've been looking for this individual now for about eight months. He has hit numerous banks ... particular banks he's hit numerous times, including the bank he went to today. He's hit it two other times."
He entered the bank in a ski-mask and pointed a gun at a customer's head and demanded cash. He aborted the bank robbery once he realized the bank had installed bulletproof glass to protect the tellers, and he couldn't jump over the counter. After The suspect took off in a gray pickup truck, a bank employee and a citizen took down his license tag.
While driving northbound on 95, an officer noticed the pickup truck and tried to stop him. The suspect collided with the patrol car and both of them skidded off the road.
BSO said, the suspect exited the smashed vehicle with a gun in hand, and he was shot dead. Broward Sheriff Al Lamberti did not identify the suspect but did detail some of his alleged accomplishments. "Another serial bank robber is taken off the streets of Broward County," he said, "and this was a serial bank robber with a criminal history going back to 1977, has served three years in federal prison for bank robbery."
A police officer, later identified as 48-year-old German Bickbau of the Pompano Beach substation, was injured when he too ran off the roadway during the crash and then struck a barrier wall. Air rescue was called out to transport the officer, who is a 12-year veteran with BSO. He had complained of neck and stomach pain, but he is in stable condition at the hospital.The helicopter's landing forced the initial closure of the highway both north and southbound. Up until 4 p.m., the northbound lanes were completely closed as police continued to investigate. Though they re-opened three lanes for traffic, the back ups continued for some time (WSVN News, 2012).
Title: $41,000 Goes Missing After Brinks Truck Overturns In Accident In North Carolina
Date: November 8, 2012
Source: NY Daily News
Abstract: A fistful of dollars? Try a truck full.
Deputies are searching for $41,000 that reportedly went missing after a Brinks armored truck overturned in an accident earlier this week.
Money scattered from the Brinks truck when another vehicle crashed into it on Highway 52 in Lexington, N.C. The truck ran off the road, struck an embankment and flipped over shortly before the incident was reported at 9:25 p.m. Monday, according to the Lexington Dispatch.
The North Carolina Highway Patrol initially claimed that all of the truck's money had been retrieved. But, during an audit, Brinks officials realized that the truck was short $41,000 and filed a report with the Davidson County Sheriff's Office late Tuesday night.
Brinks employees Michael Gerringer, 32, and John Baldwin, 23, were injured in the accident and transferred to the Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center in Winston-Salem. Baldwin was in good condition, but Gerringer, the driver, was in serious condition, according to hospital officials.
Mayda Brotons, 47, crashed into the truck while changing lanes in a Kia. Her vehicle swerved to the left and stopped on the median. She was charged with improper lane change and an insurance/registration violation, reported the Lexington Dispatch.
The cost to repair the Brinks truck is about $300,000, a highway patrol spokesperson estimated.
The Davidson County Sheriff's Office is conducting an investigation into the incident.
Brinks Worldwide Headquarters did not respond to an interview request (NY Daily News, 2012).
Title: Father, Son And Daughter Arrested In Bank Robberies
Date: November 18, 2012
Source: ABC News
Abstract: A father, son and daughter may be responsible for robbing as many as seven banks in two states, according to authorities.
Ronald Scott Catt, 50, and his two children, 20-year-old Hayden and 18-year-old Abby were arrested last week on charges they robbed a credit union in Katy, Texas.
Deputies with the Fort Bend Sheriff's Office in Texas say the family, which recently moved to the area, could also be responsible for several other robberies in Texas and their native Oregon.
During the Oct. 1 robbery in Texas, two figures, who appear to be Ronald and Hayden Catt, entered the bank in disguises and toting guns before leaving with money and jumping into a getaway car driven by Abby Catt.
The break in the case came when authorities were able to track down the distinctive orange vests the men wore to a local Home Depot. A review of the surveillance tape showed the family purchasing the disguises at the store.
Eric Lundeen told ABC News he knows the Catt family and said they seemed like "really solid community members".
"He was a single dad. I think he lost his wife and he had the responsibility to take care of his kids and I got to tell you, he was there for them," Lundeen said.
The father and son duo are being held in the Fort Bend County Jail on $140,000 bonds after being charged with robbery.Abby Catt's bond has been set at $100,000 (ABC News, 2012).


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Speaking of different venues, if the look of today's stadiums gets old, ASB2004 lets you swing away in classic and futuristic versions of many ballparks. Classic Fenway Park has a green monster full of old-time advertising, while the Future Fenway has a third tier, a ton more seats, and probably the same trough-style urinals it's had since 1912. You even get a chance to play Twins' home games in a dome-less Metrodome. The walls still look like they're made out of Hefty bags, but the seeing the sun poke in is a new look. If you're familiar with the look of a particular park, playing in its old-fashioned or twenty-first century incarnation makes for a fun change of pace.
And it's not just old stadiums you'll get a chance to experience. ASB2004 features over 100 old-timers from both the Majors and the Negro Leagues. Put famous racist Ty Cobb up against a bunch of guys from the Kansas City Monarchs and watch the fun begin!
As far as on-the-field play goes, those who've gone to the plate in any of the recent ASBs will be able to grab a bat and jump right into ASB2004. For those used to curser-less batting, the finer points of hitting might take a while.
Sadly, there's no way to ease the learning curve other than by taking your lumps at the plate and striking out a lot. The game offers four batting interfaces of varying difficulty levels, but success at one level doesn't necessarily mean you're ready to jump to the next one. Being able to repeatedly send The Big Unit to the showers in the "easy" setting is no guarantee of slugging prowess at the other levels. On the plus side, the pitching controls are straightforward and realistic -- though not as challenging or as cool as the pitching meter in MVP 2003 -- and thanks to the diamond layout of the Dual Shock's buttons fielding and base-running are reasonably intuitive.
While not the best-looking game on the market, ASB2004 has its moments. The crowd, from a distance, is a spastically clapping mob -- arms flapping together at hyper-speed and looking a lot like a frenzied beehive in a nature documentary. Up close, when a batter, for example, is walking to the plate, the crowd is made up of actual video-captured folks.
Gamers won't go wrong by picking up All-Star Baseball 2004. It might not have the flash of MVP 2003 or World Series 2K3 or the sim- and stat-heaviness of High Heat 2004, but it's an enjoyable trip to the ballpark. The ability to download current rosters and save games at any point more than offsets the less-than-stellar graphics and sometimes challenging hitting. This is one veteran that can still bring it.


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Book Discussion Groups - Titles are chosen by the participants, and lively discussion groups are facilitated by the Older Adult Specialist from the library. Whether the book is a current best seller or a familiar classic, the interaction is always interesting and enjoyable.
Homebound Library Cards - This service is for patrons residing in Middletown health care facilities who are unable to travel to the library. A library volunteer will deliver library materials to you. This includes books, magazines, DVDs, and books on tape.
Life Long Learning - Russell Library offers discussion-based educational programs to patrons residing in facilities in our community. The Older Adult Specialist leads spirited discussions on art, travel, history, the topics are endless. Patrons are encouraged to express ideas, opinions and memories. Special requests are encouraged.
Contact - Anne Matthews at 347-2528 x165 or email@example.com for information and scheduling. Click here for a printable brochure describing services available for Older Adults through the Russell Library.
Computer Classes: Small, hands-on, introductory classes are offered each month.
Please call 860-347-2520 for more information .
Audio Books: Russell Library has a large selection of books on CD and Audiotape. Eligable patrons can be signed up for free materials by mail from the Library for The Connecticut State Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped.
For the Visually Impaired:
Wheelchair & Book Cart
The library has a wheelchair available in the Lobby for those who may need one. Also on the first floor of the library is a wheeled walker/book cart that can be used for assistance in getting around the library building.
Volunteering is a wonderful way to contribute to your community. We offer a variety of volunteer opportunities for all ages. Click here for a Volunteer Application PDF


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Around town
Who's in town
Polina Barskova, who is regarded as one of Russia's finest poets under the age of 40, reads from "The Zoo in Winter," her first collection translated into English. [7 p.m., City Lights Bookstore, 261 Columbus Ave., S.F.]
Charles MacCormack: The Save the Children president discusses the consequences of natural disasters, and whether nongovernmental agencies are adequately suited to respond. [6 p.m., World Affairs Council, 312 Sutter St., S.F.]
A.O. Scott: The New York Times film critic talks about the movies and the 2011 Oscar nominees. [8 p.m., Herbst Theatre, 401 Van Ness Ave., S.F.]
Robert Sapolsky: The author of "A Primate's Memoir" discusses his work as a professor of biology and neurology at Stanford University. [7 p.m., California Academy of Sciences, Golden Gate Park, S.F.; RSVP: (800) 794-7576]
Literary events
Peggy Orenstein: The journalist and author of "Schoolgirls" talks about "Cinderella Ate My Daughter." [7 p.m., BookShop West Portal, 80 West Portal Ave., S.F.]
Deb Olin Unferth: The author of "Revolution: The Year I Fell in Love and Went to Join the War" talks about the new memoir. Writer Michelle Tea joins her. [6 p.m., Book Passage, 1 Ferry Building, S.F.]
Monthly 'Tales': The book group holds its monthly discussion of Armistead Maupin's "Tales of the City," in celebration of the upcoming A.C.T. play based on Maupin's series. [7 p.m., Borders, 400 Post St., S.F.]
At the colleges
Book discussion: The Fiction You Wish You Had Read book-discussion group takes a look at Saul Bellow's "Herzog." [Noon, Mechanics' Institute, 57 Post St., S.F.]
At the public library
African-American stories: Program, held in conjunction with the 22nd National African American Read-In, features stories written by black authors. [10:30 a.m., Bayview Branch, 5075 Third St., S.F.]
Ikebana demonstration: The Ikenobo Ikebana Society of America presents a demonstration of ikebana, the Japanese art of flower arrangement. A talk follows. [6:30 p.m., Eureka Valley Branch, 1 Jose Sarria Court, S.F.]
Local activities
Chinese history: "Sun Yat-sen: His Life and Legacy," a photo exhibition telling the story of the early 20th-century Chinese political leader, opens at the Pacific Heritage Museum. [10 a.m. to 4 p.m., 608 Commercial St., S.F.]
Indie rock: Singer-songwriter Nicole Atkins performs with her band, the Black Sea. "Mondo Amore" is her new album. [9 p.m., Cafe Du Nord, 2170 Market St., S.F.]
Jurassic jokesters: The "Dinosaurs of Comedy" — longtime San Francisco comedians Michael Meehan, Larry "Bubbles" Brown and Steven Pearl — perform. [8 p.m., Punch Line Comedy Club, 444 Battery St., S.F.]
Dining out
Ristobar: Chef Angelo Auriana serves rustic Italian fare and artisanal pizza. Recent dishes include gnocchetti (fresh ricotta and potato gnocchi, dolce latte Gorgonzola and hazelnut); sogliola (sauteed local sole, Cara Cara and Moro orange, caper and trebbiano sauce); osso buco (braised veal shank, baby carrots, parsnips, toasted almonds and natural jus); and pizzas named after San Francisco streets. [2300 Chestnut St., S.F., (415) 923-6464]


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BESSEMER, Alabama – A Hoover man sought since Saturday when his pregnant wife was found fatally shot in the head was captured tonight in Bessemer.
U.S. Marshals and Hoover police took 29-year-old Brian Darnell Epps into custody about 9:40 p.m. at a home at 8th Street and Alabama Avenue, said U.S. Marshal Marty Keely. Epps is charged with capital murder in the slaying of his wife, Rashon Deidrenette Bester Epps, who was killed the day before her 30th birthday.
The U.S. Marshal's Service earlier today announced a $5,000 reward in Epps' capture. Keely said tonight they were already working on the lead that eventually led them to the suspect prior to announcing the reward. "He came out when ordered to do so,'' Keely said.
Rashon Epps' father, who pleaded for Epps' surrender or capture at a press conference Tuesday morning, said the family is ecstatic. "Look how fast it happened,'' an elated Harry Parnell said tonight. "We feel good. I can't wait to spread the news."
Epps is expected to be taken to the Jefferson County Jail.
At 12:32 a.m. Saturday, the Hoover Communications Center received a 911 call from Rashon Epps in the 3000 block of Warringwood Drive. She reported a physical altercation between her and her husband and requested police assistance.
When officers arrived, they found 29-year-old Rashon Epps lying in the parking lot in front of her residence with a gunshot wound to the head. She was taken to UAB hospital where she was pronounced dead. A witness reported seeing Brian Epps fleeing the scene on foot.
Epps, a maintenance and repairman, remained at large ever since, and was considered armed and dangerous, police said. A manhunt was underway since Saturday by U.S. Marshals and Hoover police.
Rashon Epps was three months pregnant, and also had a daughter, 8, and a son, 4. Friends spoke with AL.com Monday about their friend, and her troubled marriage. The friends described Rashon Epps as mature, bright, uplifting, always positive and God-fearing. "She was amazing,'' one friend said. "I've never met nobody like her.''
Both Rashon Epps and her husband attended Ensley High School. They became romantically involved just one year ago, and were married in September 2013. Friends described a rocky marriage, saying that Brian Epps was hot-tempered and angry much of the time. "I didn't see death coming,'' the friend said, "but I was scared for her. She just wanted out and he couldn't take it."
According to court records, Brian Epps pleaded guilty in June 2005 to a misdemeanor third-degree domestic violence charge after he shot his father, Terrell W. Soles, in the foot. He first fired one shot from his .22-caliber pistol before firing a second shot into his father's foot, and was later sentenced to serve six months in jail following that incident.
In 2006, Brian Epps also pleaded guilty to multiple robbery counts. Friends have set up an online fund to help raise money for a reward in his capture. He has family and friends in the Eastlake area of Birmingham.
At a press conference earlier Tuesday, community activists and family members gathered to call for Epps to surrender. Had Epps not been found, they were planning a grass-roots effort to turn up the heat on him by going door-to-door in areas Epps was known to frequent and pass out 4,000 fliers.
Frank Matthews of the Outcast Voter's League said he believes people were helping to hide Epps. "He's a good-looking man and we're hoping no one, especially females, is harboring him,'' he said. "If he'll shoot his father and kill his pregnant wife, you know what he'll do to you.
Family members said they were uneasy that Epps had managed to elude lawmen for three days. "If he's still out there, he can and will kill again, and we don't know who it's going to be, " said Yolanda Bester, Rashon Epps' aunt.
The victim's father, Parnell, said his daughter was a go-getter, caring and always there for her friends and family. "She was a beautiful person,'' he said. "That's why it's so important now that we pick each other up – for her."


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Catamaran lines
The best way to get to Losinj, without car, is speed boat (catamaran / hydrofoil) which departs daily from Rijeka to Cres and Mali Losinj. Be sure to purchase travel ticket earlier before you depart because the number of passengers is limited. The ticket is about 60 kuna (8,-EUR) per person to Mali Losinj. Quantity of luggage is limited, pets and bicycles unfortunately can not be taken on board.
- Rijeka - Cres - Mali Losinj Catamaran line Rijeka - Losinj sails to the islands of the Unije, Susak and Ilovik as well as towards Cres and Martinscica so that the same line can be used for local excursion destinations departin from Mali Losinj. 45 KB
- Pula - Mali Lošinj - Zadar 290 KB
Car-ferry lines
The islands Losinj & Cres are reached with ferries operated by Jadrolinija. Ferries have capacity for more than 100 vehicles, some even close to 200, depending on vehicle size and also 300-500 passengers. Navigation on route Valbiska - Merag and route Brestova - Porozina takes between 20 and 25 minutes. There is an air conditioned bar on each ferry and two outdoor decks with benches that you can enjoy during the ride. In the pre-season and off season ferryboats sail according to a schedule and during the high season when there is heavier traffic normally ferries sail continuously all day. Unfortunately reservations on the ferry lines Valbiska - Merag and Brestova - Porozina are not possible, while reservations on the ferry line Zadar - Mali Losinj is advised especially during high season.
- Valbiska-Merag The ferry line Valbiska - Merag is more suitable for directions from Zagreb, is which is commonly used by guests from Slovenia, Austria, Hungary, Slovakia, Poland and the Czech Republic. 51 KB
- Brestova-Porozina The ferry line Brestova - Porozina is more suitable for tourists from Italy, Switzerland and Germany. 40 KB
- Mali Lošinj-Zadar Ferry line Zadar - Mali Losinj is held by company Jadrolinija, this line is suitable for guests coming from Dalmatia. 166 KB
- Ilovik - Mrtvaska (Island Losinj) 355 KB
Arrival by car
Road traffic connections between central Europe and destinations on the Croatian seaside are improving and being invested in. In the summer months traffic at the border crossings is more intense, which might cause shorter standstills. For entering and driving through Croatia, it is required to posses green insurance card and a valid driving license. Pay toll is paid at highways and three lane two-way roads, as well as at some bridges and tunnels.
From Trieste (Italy)
- Pasjak border crossing - Opatija - Brestova ferry harbour - Porozina (mainland - island of Cres)
From Ljubljana (Slovenia)
- Rupa border crossing - Rijeka - island of Krk (bridge) - Valbiska ferry harbour - Merag (island of Krk - island of Cres)
- Rupa border crossing - Rijeka - Opatija - Brestova ferry harbour - Porozina (mainland - island of Cres)
From Zagreb (Croatia)
- Rijeka - island of Krk (bridge) - Valbiska ferry harbour - Merag (island of Krk - island of Cres)
There are two drawbridges on the island, which are lifted twice a day for passage of vessels:
- OSOR: 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
- PRIVLAKA: 9 a.m. and 6 p.m.
- Mali Lošinj - Zagreb: 295 km
- Mali Lošinj - Ljubljana: 255 km
- Mali Lošinj - Trieste: 225 km
- Mali Lošinj - Wien: 630 km
- Mali Lošinj - München: 790 km
Arrival by boat
- VALBISKA (Krk) - MERAG (Cres)
- BRESTOVA (Istra) - POROZINA (Cres)
- Catamaran "Mali Lošinj – Rijeka – Mali Lošinj"
- Ferry "Lopar (Rab) – Valbiska (Krk)"
- Ferry "Zadar – Mali Lošinj – Zadar"
- Catamaran "Pula-Unije-Mali Losinj-Ilovik-Zadar"
- Catamaran "Cesenatico – Rimini - Pesaro – Mali Losinj"
- Catamaran ship from Venice to Mali Losinj on Saturdays in July and August
For information
Arrival by bus
Croatia has a quality and well developed national network of bus lines and schedules, reaching all the way to the smallest towns on the coast. Bus line Rijeka – Mali Lošinj operates on daily basis, few times a day, line Zagreb – Mali Lošinj two times a day, and in summer season there is a direct line from Ljubljana as well.
For more info please visit web sites:
Arrival by plane
Lošinj sport airport (900 m of asphalt - covered runway) has been fitted for international traffic (police and customs) and it is the second airport in Croatia by the number of landings (after Zagreb).
Airplanes with a capacity of up to 40 seats can land there (Dash 7 - 8, L - 410 Turbolet, Cessnas 150 - 500, King Air 100, King Air 90, King Air 200, Piper and similar types). The Rijeka Airport is located 80 km from Mali Lošinj.
The Rijeka Airport (the island of Krk) is connected by regular air connections with the following German towns: Hannover, Bonn, Stuttgart and Munich, and from June to Novemberby with London, Bristol and Oslo.


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isiXhosa and Sesotho languages should be included as home language in the KZN school curriculum
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isiXhosa and Sesotho languages should be included as home language in the KZN school curriculum
Sigobi, Nthabiseng Julia
According to the national Education Policy Act of 1996 and the norms and standards regarding Language policy, the promotion of multilingualism was stated as a prime objective, together with strong support of either home language or dual-medium education. Although the right to choose the language of learning and teaching (LoLT) which had to be an official language(or languages) lay with the individual. Hence the study is to persuade the department of Education in KZN to include isiXhosa and Sesotho languages as home language in KZN schools curriculum. The province of KZN is attracting many people especially Xhosas and Sotho's from Eastern Cape and from other provinces such as Free State to mention few. These people come to KZN basically to seek jobs and stay in KZN under a vast ray of reasons. The city of Durban is like Johannesburg to them-''eGoli'' in old days. However, in Gauteng almost two or more official languages are accommodated in schools, either being done as home language, first additional, second additional or even a third additional language. The choice lay with the individual. The Language Policy promoting multilingualism is implemented in Gauteng, why not in KZN- because the KZN total population of 9 426 014 based on census 2001 data indicate that there is no one speaking Sesotho in KZN but only 80% of isiZulu and 2.3% isiXhosa not mentioning English and Afrikaans1. Currently according to 2011 census, isiZulu is the mother tongue of 22.7% of South Africa's population2. Furthermore, what is indicated by these census statistics starts in KZN schools where by the curriculum is designed in more convenient manner where by all Africans in KZN do IsiZulu as home language putting aside English and Afrikaans. The importance of mother-tongue, culture as well as multilingualism as the key concepts in diverse inclusive curriculum is not manifested in KZN school curriculum. The significant of 1976 Soweto up-raising lays in the right to choose the language of learning and teaching and it is part of democracy in South Africa. There should be options of languages to choose in schools most importantly giving a mother-tongue the first choice. Unfortunately there is no choice in KZN schools with regard to Africans group. More interestingly, there is a choice to listen to radio stations namely Umhlobowenene FM which broadcast in isiXhosa and Lesedi FM broadcasting in Sesotho. Nobody can say to another why one is listening to that Xhosa or Sotho radio in KZN, simply because is one's choice. In the same manner that SABC enabled the broadcasting Xhosa and Sotho radios in KZN, so the department of Education in KZN can include isiXhosa and Sesotho as home languages and the choice of isiZulu as an additional language not as a home language. The results of the study do not reveal the poor academic performance of Xhosas and Sotho learners in the subject of isiZulu home language in KZN. But reveal the loss of identity, culture, and one's roots. Hence language is a primary tool to enhance self-identity, it forms a fundamental part of culture and enables one to stick to own roots and embraces the sense of origin like being a proudly South African- a rainbow nation.
Sigobi, Nthabiseng Julia (2014) isiXhosa and Sesotho languages should be included as home language in the KZN school curriculum, University of South Africa, Pretoria, <http://hdl.handle.net/10500/13611>
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Those who don't know Izmir has two 'sides', but unlike Istanbul these sides aren't different continents. You can travel between each side via the ferry, taxi, bus, metro, car... My favorite form of transportation is the ferry :)
And no. Izmir isn't a village. 3rd biggest city in Turkey.
Alright, enough with geography... so here is a glimpse of my day.
It was a rather cloudy and rainy day.
I decided I want the car in the middle.
These shoes have been to so many countries...
Doesn't matter if it's sunny or cloudy you are sure to find seagulls downtown.
I also want them. All three of them.
I had just missed the ferry so I spent half an hour walking around watching people hurry as the rain started to fall. What do I do? Nothing. Was too lazy to get my umbrella out. (clearly keen with the camera though)
As much as I love them, these shoes are not for the rain.
Vakko all decorated for the holiday season.
'Leisurely (Like Traveling) Life' journal - to be purchased.
Inspired by the graphic look of Kenzo and the oriental motifs of many designers this season I purchased a beautiful sweater from Twist. Twist is one of my favorite Turkish brands. Everything is now 50% on sale if anyone is interested :)
Saying goodbye on the return to home... only to be back tomorrow bright and early :) Cannot wait!
Mucho love
I hope regardless of location you are making the most of your holiday :D
Gulce x


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Over the years I've worked with several clients that have come to me with the goal of losing weight. Usually it's because they've been trying a lot of things that haven't worked and so they come to me with the question: "Why am I not losing weight?" When looking into those clients diets, workout routines and lifestyle, a few things become glaringly evident as to why they are not losing weight, or why they are not losing as much weight as they believe they should be losing. After correcting these issues, their weight loss goals easily get on track or get back on track.
Here are the top reasons why you may not be losing weight. Correct these issues and you will come closer to achieving your weight loss goals.
1. Focusing on weight loss (an umbrella term), instead of focusing on fat loss (specific). Weight loss is not always a good thing. You can lose muscle and slow down your metabolism which in turn will ruin you long term fitness and fat loss goals. Focus on losing body fat! Lose the fat a.k.a burn the fat and keep the muscle. Doing this will help you achieve the "toned" look and keep your metabolism burning calories fast and furious. Fat loss is the best and healthiest method of losing weight, short and long term.
2. Focusing too much on calorie counting. Some people spend too much time on counting calories and not enough time focusing on eating quality, healthy food. All calories are not nutritious calories. For an example of Fat X approved meals I eat, check my Fat X approved meals album on Facebook. Focus on eating nutritious, healthy food, and when you can get that done on a consistent basis, if you want to get more advanced, then spend more time focusing on counting calories.
3. Not weight training, or being afraid to use heavy weight. This usually applies to women. They are afraid of using weights because they think it will "bulk" them up. This a big myth that keeps most women from weight training and also keeps them from losing fat and "toning up efficiently". Start using heavier weights!! Heavy weight (in respect to 1 rep max) stimulates your metabolic processes more so than low intensity/light weight. You'll burn more calories while you're working out, post workout and while at rest. The afterburn effect!
4. Not getting in enough protein. Protein is crucial if you want to maintain a revved up metabolism. It feeds your lean body tissue (muscle). Muscle tissue burns more calories than fat tissue throughout the day even while at rest. It's a lot easier for a muscular/athletic/toned person to burn fat because they have a good base of muscle, than someone that doesn't. Feed the muscle, feed your metabolism!
5. Using the same weights, same reps, same amount of time on the cardio machine. Your body adapts, and will stop changing unless you force it to change. You force it to change by changing the workout variables. If you notice, the Fat X Program (FX 12) continually changes. You can even change the FX 12 as you repeat it by changing the weight, circuits completed within time limits of selected workouts and speed of finishing selected workouts.
These are some of the glaring issues and reasons most people are not losing weight, or not losing weight as they would like. There are many more, but if you can correct these, you will be on your way to not just losing weight, but more importantly losing/ burning body fat, "toning up" and getting fit. No more asking "Why am I not losing weight?"
If you're in the Pasadena area and need help with you fat burning and or fitness goals, feel free to contact me for private training or to join my FX Boot Camp.
If you're in the Pasadena area and need help with you fat burning and or fitness goals, feel free to contact me for private training or to join my FX Boot Camp.


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FM359's "Some Folks"/"A Little Sign" EP (Featuring members of the Street Dogs/Continental). OUT NOW on Pirates Press Records!
As all of you should know by now, members of the Street Dogs have formed a brand new side project called FM359. You should also know that these guys are not busting out the punk rock songs they are known for but doing something a little bit different. FM359 is an Americana/Folk project that Mike McColgan, Johnny Rioux, Rick Barton, and Pete Sosa have started. Before the full length record drops this coming winter, they have already put out a two song EP titled "Some Folks"/"A Little Sign". I highly suggest you pick it up on their label, Pirates Press Records.
The first of two tracks on side A is the title track "Some Folks". The song is an upbeat, good feeling, and optimistic ballad which I think is coming from the introspective writer and is released outwards to the listener. The verse gives an extremely valid but opinionated outlook on the human condition as a whole in today's world. The song gives a sociological yet very simple out look with lines such as the opening line, "Some folks think they got nothing, but if they would take a closer look, they got it going on!" or "Some folks will always judge you, and the only way you will ever win, is when you win the good fight!" This storms into an upbeat but insightful reminder of a chorus that reassures us that, "No man is a better man than you..." I personally feel the message to all of us behind this jingle is to live simply, and as humble as possible.
You can watch the video for "Some Folks" here
Now if you flip over to side B you have another song and another message called, "A Little Sign" which gives you a slightly different vibe than "Some Folks". This tune starts out slow and picks up towards the middle. In my opinion, there is a sentimental feel from the start but still has an upbeat back bone particularly in the chorus- "Won't you give me, come on now give me a little sign!" This song quite honestly reminds me of a few different tunes Rick Barton (guitar) wrote for his other project, Continental. I personally feel the bridge just may be the catchiest part of the song. Overall, I personally feel "A Little Sign" points out that every human has to come face to face with their own problems but at the same time, always look for that "sign of hope" hence "A Little Sign".
You can watch the video for "A Little Sign" here
Overall, I think personally this EP is overall an excellent start to an excellent side project. For anybody who listens to the Street Dogs, don't expect this to be electric at all but to be more so along the lines of the songs "Two Bottles of Sorrow", "Final Transmission", and "Poor Poor Jimmy" which were initially written by the Street Dogs. Not to mention, all in the same vein of Billy Bragg, and Bob Dylan who played for the working class. Head on over to Pirates Press Records and pick this gem up!
Band Info:
FM359 Facebook
Pirates Press Records Official Website


text: I had called about the stuck red pixel in the center of my screen on my 15" Powerbook today, after getting to the rep, he told me that since the PB was bought with an educational discount, the pixel won't be replacd unless I have around 10 or more. If it were for a business or bought at full price however it would have been replaced in most cases. Since when did educational customers become second rate? Did they always send the bad but passing PBs to school kids? Has this always been a policy? Very disapointing. I will take it to the local Apple Dealer and see if what they think, they can call Apple and tell them its replacable, otherwise, they might try to massage it out for me.


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Deputation has been great. It seems like I haven't stopped moving for the past two weeks straight. But things are good and we are enjoying our time. Here is a huge pictorial update over the past few weeks.
I swung by my brother Steve's house to see him and his family in Tampa, Florida. We had a great time. Brady wasn't around when we took this picture.
My nephew Brady is on the basketball team. We went to watch one of his games. That's him shooting a free throw. Their team won!
I really enjoyed my stay at Hobe Sound. I used it as a base to travel in and out of while holding deputation services. HIM treats their missionaries with class, here is the mission house they put me up in during my time there.
My last service in Florida was in Key West. It was a neat experience driving out through the keys. I saw lots of boats and some gorgeous ocean views.
One of the first keys is Key Largo, I stopped just a few minutes to snap this picture.
Watch out for the giant crabs that are on the loose!
Aaaaaa need I say anything?
The keys are linked by these super long bridges.
Very interesting place. The C.I.A. has a base just a few yards from this point I imagine they are keeping their eyes and ears on Cuba and everything Caribbean.
Meanwhile Hannah and the boys were on their way to Fort Lauderdale and would arrive at 5 am. I pulled out of Key West at 1:30 am and headed North. It was a looooooong day.
This is how we all felt after our sixteen hour drive to Tennessee.
Saw these beautiful air balloons on our way to Tennessee.
Sunday we had services in Byrds Chapel and Maryville, Tennessee. Here are the boys playing with the pastor's son.
Since we were close to Gatlinburg we zipped over there on Monday to see a few sights.
Took a trip back to the 50's.
Ripleys Aquarium was a great experience!! We all really enjoyed it.
Blood thirsty piranhas.
Watching the sea creatures.
The best part was the glass tunnel. What a neat experience!
Sharks, sharks everywhere!!
I think they are smiling at us!
Hey look we found Nemo!
Our little diver in a big suit.
One of the sharks got loose and was prowling around.
The four little penguins.
A penguins perspective.
Joseph and I braved the maze of mirrors. I guess it reflected our desire for wholesome entertainment.
Dan Dan and the bears.
Tuesday evening we arrived at IHC. What a surprise to see my parents there. I had no idea they were coming!!
Joseph sang his heart out with the 300+ kids. He loved it!
On Wednesday little Dan Dan turned two!! Woo hoo!
We celebrated in my parent's hotel room. Check out those Middlesworth chips made only in Central Pennsylvania.
Came to Cincinnati on Thursday night to be with Hannah's family for a few weeks while we do services in the area. On Saturday we had a big birthday bash for both me and Dan Dan.
Ready to dig in!
Practicing for his driver's test.
Thank God for another year of life!! God is so good!


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Straight up, I believe that most people have not used social media for the best possible outcomes. Almost from the beginning, I've seen social media as a variety of platforms with unlimited potential for generating good in the world. Most often though, I see it used for everything from displaying sophomoric hijinks, to the spewing of negative vitriol without any thought of who it might land on.
Social media has become a playground for the thoughtless, and a breeding ground for the continuation of bad ideas. It's like we're using the door handle of Maserati to pry the cap off a bottle of beer, just before we spill half of it down our chin as we guzzle it in an attempt to impress the girl across the room.
And for all of those who use social media to throw feces against the wall, day in and day out, I wonder how many realize that the walls they've been throwing it against are mostly their own…
I've thrown my share of feces too, and I admit that, especially early on. For for the last couple of years though, I've worked hard to let my social media experience be a positive one more often than not, and one that lends itself toward good will among my friends, if not my species.
One year ago tomorrow, I made the decision to post some form of original thought, usually a positive one, accompanied by an original photograph on Facebook every day for one year. In the year since I made that commitment, I have fallen short just 11 times.
When I say 'original thought', I don't necessarily mean that I'm the first person to conceive the idea. I've just taken whatever's been on my mind at a given moment, and applied my own twist to it each time I sat down to write. And honestly, I wish more people did that – – I wish more people would work harder to make social media more original, if not more positive.
Don't get me wrong, I do appreciate the idea of sharing music, comedy, in-depth articles that provoke thought, and most forms of art, and intelligent discussions that I would not otherwise come across or participate in. On occasion, I even appreciate some sophomoric hijinks, though I try to keep that minimal. However, posting the same regurgitated thoughts, the same tired news stories from the same worn out and unreliable sources, and the same moronic vitriol day after day after day has grown tiresome.
BREAKING: If it's breaking news, I'm going to find it on my own. I don't need to read it on Facebook, accompanied by photoshopped picture of Hitler molesting the Statue of Liberty…!
Now that I have completed my year of original thought, I'm going to (attempt to) change the way that I use social media, at least to some degree. I won't be deleting my Facebook account, or taking a social media break like so many of my friends seem to be doing these days.
The reality for me is that social media, in one form or another, is here to stay. I accept that. Facebook and other platforms may go away, but something will evolve to take their place, and the path of increasingly complex inter-communication between Homo sapiens will continue. It's an upward and ongoing path.
I still see value, and a tremendous upside to social media if we all use it intelligently, and I guess that's my point. I'm going to refine how I use it even more, and strive to further improve my use of it, as I have improved other interests in my life. I may use it less, and will likely be more selective with my interactions.
I will also take this opportunity to suggest to anyone reading this, to take a good look at your social media habits and behaviors, and consider what it is you wish to get out of them. Ask yourself, what am I really trying to accomplish, and what good is it going to generate in the world beyond my own head…? And be honest with yourself…
I really think that should be our goal — to use all social media platforms as small ways each of us can improve our communities and our species, one connection at a time. I just think that's a good way to be… Jhciacb
If you are not already a subscriber, please scroll up and do so. Tell your friends about me — about what happens when I push the STOP button on the blender in my head. Oh, and there's this from Johnny Thunders. Enjoy…


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Thanksgiving is early this year (November 23rd) and there should be heavy produce shipments the weeks of November 6th and November 13th as retailers across American stock their shelves for this popular holiday. Among the most popular items are potatoes, onions, celery, and sweet potatoes.
Idaho rail loadings for delivery to the East Coast will have to be made in early November to arrive in time for Thanksgiving distribution. Truck shipments should be particularly heavy the next two weeks. Idaho truck supplies, as well as many other areas around the country appear to be particularly tight, if not in short supply.
Potato shipments are strong with Idaho shipping around 1750 truck load equivalents weekly. You will probably be hauling more cartons of potatoes and fewer consumer bags because Idaho has more larger sized spuds this year than normal.
While overall Idaho potato shipments could be down a little this season, potato haulers need to exercise some caution. As much as 20 percent of the Idaho crop was harvested recently following several nights of freezes. This very well could result in a higher cull rate for potatoes, which hopefully will remove poor quality product before it is loaded on your truck.
Onion Shipments
Overall, fewer onion shipments are seen, particular out of the west this season. For example, in the Treasure Valley of Idaho-eastern Oregon volume could be off 20 to 30 percent. It has been loading about 700 truck loads of onions per week.
Celery, and sweet potatoes
The Salinas Valley, while approaching the end of the season, is still shipping about over 600 loads of celery a week, as well as items ranging from broccoli, cauliflower and lettuce….North Carolina sweet potato shipments are seasonally strong, particularly by volume leader North Carolina, with much fewer shipments originating from California, Mississippi and Louisiana.
Idaho potato shipments – grossing about $5400 to New York City.
Malheur County Oregon onions – grossing about $5000 to Atlanta.
Salinas Valley vegetables – grossing bout $7400 to New York City.


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DD offers free signals of sign language interpretation for I-Day celebrations
NEW DELHI: To enable the hearing impaired so that they can savour the spirit of Independence Day, Doordarshan will make available free of cost the signals of the coverage of the Prime Minister Narendra Modi?s address to the nation after the flag hoisting of the tricolour along with the sign language interpretation.
The Information and Broadcasting ministry said all news television channels interested in carrying the live telecast of the ceremony commentary are advised to carry the signals of DD News with sign language interpretation.
The Ministry said that this was being done in view of requests received from members of the civil society.
Prasar Bharati has informed the ministry that DD news channel would be carrying the sign language interpretation and private satellite TV channels can avail the same from them.