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Hanging weight is the weight of a butchered beef carcass before it is trimmed and sliced. When beef prices are based on hanging weight, the customer pays the price quoted per pound for the number of pounds of hanging weight instead of the number of pounds they receive after processing and packaging.
Hanging weight includes bones, fat, meat and organs. Butchers trim fat and remove bones from hanging carcasses to finish steaks, roasts and other cuts of meat for a given order. The actual weight of the finished meat that customers take home is usually between 65 and 70 percent of the hanging weight of the animal. Variety meats, such as liver, tongue, heart, tripe and brains, are included in the finished weight.
Finished weights for beef vary depending on the type of animal. Choice beef yields about 70 percent of hanging weight, and very lean beef can yield up to 80 percent of hanging weight. Finished weight also varies with the type of cuts the customer chooses. Boneless cuts yield less finished weight, as does aggressive fat-trimming, and some customers decline variety meats. Hanging beef also loses some weight if it is dry-aged.
The main disparity between amounts of take-home meat and hanging meat result from bones and fat. Some processors include all packaging and delivery with a hanging-weight price quote.


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Redevelopment of 225 Baronne Complex
Planning Commission approves request for downtown hotel, West Elm furniture store
By Jaquetta White
New Orleans bureau
July 11, 2013
A 31-story downtown office building left vacant for nearly eight years could soon see new life as a boutique hotel and apartments.
Plans to convert the tower, at 225 Baronne St., received unanimous approval Tuesday from the New Orleans City Planning Commission. Developers intend to turn the 550,000-square-foot tower into 192 residential apartments, a 188-room Aloft Hotel and a 356-space public parking garage.
The project's developers, 225 Baronne Complex LLC and Kingfish Development LLC, went before the commission with two requests: a conditional use permit to transform the building's second through tenth floors into a garage, and permission to demolish an adjacent, two-story structure at 919 Gravier St. The site of that building will become the entrance to the parking garage. Neither request drew opposition.
The matter will go to the New Orleans City Council for final approval.
Developers hope to begin the $90 million conversion in October and open 14 months later. The development also will include two pools, one each for the hotel and apartments.
The proposed development would be the first use of the building since Hurricane Katrina.
"It's a pleasure to see a developer coming in to move these buildings back into commerce," Commissioner Joseph Williams said. "I wholeheartedly move approval."


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Just a quick note on J.J. Putz:
First four apperances:
Rest of season:
He's issued at least one walk in his last 6 appearances. This kind of inconsistency isn't uncommon for rookies, and Putz will have more good stretches like his burst on the scene, but he's not Rafael Soriano. He's not even Julio Mateo.
Ichiro is now hitting .332/.378/.411. If you were to comprise a list of major league centerfielders who you'd rather have right now, it would probably read something like this:
Jim Edmonds
Carlos Beltran
Andruw Jones
Vernon Wells
Steve Finley
Considering contract status, you might take the significantly cheaper Juan Pierre too. So, Ichiro would be something like the 6th or 7th best player at his position in the game were he playing center field. In right field, he's closer to 10th or 11th, an amazing distance behind the likes of Vladimir Guerrero, Bobby Abreu, Sammy Sosa, Miguel Cabrera, Brian Giles, and Magglio Ordonez. Move Ichiro to center field. Finding a corner outfielder who can hit isn't that hard. They already have a center fielder who can hit. He just happens to be playing right.
Overheard at the bar, 5/26
"Oh, Edgar, we got him from the Yankees. We traded them Ken Phelps."
Plus, we've already got Spiezio, and that guy is clutch. Clutch, I tell you. No, don't give me stats, I'm not interested in listening to hearing your stathead attacks on the sparkplug of this offense.
The News Tribune suggests the M's should go hard after Mets 3B prospect David Wright. I'm probably Wright's biggest supporter. I wrote a column comparing him to Scott Rolen last summer, projecting him as one of the most likely prospects to take The Leap this year. He's lived up to it and more, hitting .348/.465/.618 in Double-A as a 21-year-old. Right now, David Wright is one of the two or three best prospects in the minors.
Therein lies the rub; the Mets aren't trading him. They won't give him to KC for Beltran and they won't give him to us for Garcia. He's their Miguel Cabrera, and if they are in the race in the fall, expect him to be given a shot to handle the third base job in the middle of a pennant chase.
It's a heck of a dream, but it isn't going to happen.
And the stupidity continues. The Mariners have decided to move Clint Nageotte to the bullpen in Tacoma in preparation for his arrival in Seattle as a middle reliever.
I'm tempted to launch into a long rant about how devaluing young players isn't intelligent, how the M's bullpen doesn't need as much help as the rotation, how Nageotte isn't ready anyways, and the team is simply pigeonholing two of their best arms as relievers simply because they throw hard. But, you know what, you guys already know all this. The M's have worn me down to the point where I feel like we're not even making an impact. Their runaway freight train of stupidity is gaining steam, and as long as the ridiculously incompetent remain in charge, this team doesn't have a prayer. Moving Clint Nageotte to the bullpen is a minor thing, but its the continuance of evidence that shows that the people in charge of player personnel don't have the first clue how to run an effective baseball team.
Bill Bavasi deserves to lose his job. Roger Jongewaard should be forcibly retired. Lee Pelekoudas should be terminated. Frank Mattox needs to go away. The front office needs a complete and total overhaul. The groupthink in the administration of this baseball team is perpetual stupidity, and this team doesn't have a prayer until it changes. Hiring Paul DePodesta into this organization wouldn't have mattered, because its a culture of pride and arrogance that needs to be weeded out. Get rid of all of them. Every last one.


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Green Hill Zone
|Green Hill Zone
|Green Hill Zone in Sonic 1 (Mega Drive)
|Features in
|Sonic the Hedgehog (16-Bit)
Sonic the Hedgehog (8-Bit)
Sonic the Hedgehog Chaos
Sonic Drift
Sonic Blast
Sonic Adventure 2
Sonic Chronicles: The Dark Brotherhood
Sonic Generations
|Level Type
|South Island
|Preceded by
|None, first level (Sonic 1, Sonic Drift, Sonic Blast, Sonic Chronicles, Sonic Generations)
|Proceeded by
|Marble Zone Sonic 1 (16-Bit), Sonic Drift
Bridge Zone Sonic 1 (8-Bit)
Aqua Planet Zone Sonic Chaos
Yellow Desert Zone Sonic Blast
Central City Sonic Chronicles
Casino Night Zone Sonic Generations (3DS)
Chemical Plant Zone Sonic Generations (Home)
Green Hill Zone was the first zone in the first games for SEGA Mega Drive and the following 8-Bit adaptations on the Master System and Game Gear. Its iconic status means it has been redesigned and refitted for certain games. Green Hill Zone is one of the many areas on the planet Mobius.
[edit] Game Apperances
[edit] Sonic the Hedgehog (16-Bit)
In Sonic the Hedgehog (16-Bit), the Green Hill Zone is the first zone playable. It's a lush, grassy landscape, with waterfalls and bright blue skies. The iconic music was composed by Japanese pop group DREAMS COME TRUE.
[edit] Maximum Rings Available
- Act 1: 155 rings + (70 10 ring monitors)
- Act 2: 123 rings + (40 10 ring monitors
- Act 3: 123 rings + (110 10 ring monitors)
[edit] Badniks
[edit] Boss Fight
- Egg Mobile (Wrecking Ball) - Full Article
This Dr. Robotnik boss remains one of the most famous boss fights in video game history. It is one of the easiest bosses in the game; Dr. Robotnik will swing his checkered wrecking ball back and forth, trying to hurt you with it. The boss requires 8 hits to be destroyed.
[edit] Sonic the Hedgehog (8-Bit)
The Green Hill Zone features in the 8-bit adaptation and is much like that of the 16-Bit, only with slightly more simplified graphics and the inclusion of a short underwater section in the 2nd act, additionally the Chaos Emerald can also be found in act 2. There is also a shorter 3rd act which leads to the first boss.
[edit] Badniks
[edit] Boss Fight
- Egg Mobile (Unarmed) - Full Article
To really ease players into the game, the first boss in this version of the game is incredibly simple and easy to defeat, even more so than the 16-Bit version. Dr. Robotnik has not even attached a weapon to the Egg Mobile.
[edit] Sonic Drift
Green Hill Zone, along with all other zones from Sonic the Hedgehog (16-Bit) appear as race tracks in Sonic Drift. Whilst the race tracks themselves are largely sparse, the background in the distance and the map above the track screen shows more clearly which zone the track is based on.
[edit] Sonic 2 Beta
Green Hill Zone "appears" in both betas on Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (16-Bit). In the Nick Arcade beta, the level is present; however its collision data is corrupted. The Simon Wai beta also shows a Green Hill Zone - which is actually Emerald Hill Zone.
[edit] Sonic Blast
[edit] Sonic Adventure 2
The level appears in Sonic Adventure 2 as a bonus for completing the game with all 180 emblems.
[edit] Sonic Battle
[edit] Sonic Chronicles: The Dark Brotherhood
[edit] Sonic Generations
Green Hill Zone is the only stage that appears in both the console and 3DS versions. Act 1 is played as Classic Sonic, while Act 2 is played as Modern Sonic. With Classic Sonic, the stage is played 2D, similar to the original titles. With Modern Sonic, the majority of the stage is played in 3D, using the game play style of the recent games.
[edit] Other Appearances
[edit] Super Smash Bros. BrawlSonic appear on the Wii game Super Smash Bros. Brawl, Green Hill Zone also appears as a stage. Starposts appear which can be used as a weapon, and the middle section of the stage will eventually cave in, in a manner similar to the breakable walls in the original zone. The music from the original Green Hill Zone plays on this stage, alongside other classic Sonic themes from the series. Some Sonic characters, such as Tails, Knuckles, and Silver can be seen running through the loop in the background.
To unlock the stage, unlock Sonic. This can be achieved in two ways; completing the Subspace Emissary or by completing Classic mode 10 times.
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Colleen's Lazy Outdoor Reading Nook
The hot weather in DC this weekend got me fantasizing again about creating a relaxing outdoor reading nook. Though my apartment doesn't come with any outdoor space, I nevertheless found myself collecting the elements of my dream outdoor room — a quiet, private oasis where I can read a book while swaying in a gentle breeze. Maybe someday I'll have the space (and the funds) to make this dream outdoor room a reality!
- Big Daddy Deluxe Hammock Set from Overstock ($370) - This hammock is the centerpiece of my dream room, the curved wooden frame creating a feeling of being cradled in the air.
- Platta Decking from IKEA ($35 for 9) - I would use these squares to create a solid floor in my developing outdoor room.
- Corded Stripe Indoor/Outdoor Rug in Fresca Blue from Pottery Barn ($49 - $299) - This wonderful faded rug helps to break up all the wood and anchor my space.
- Outdoor Quadrant Planter from Crate and Barrel ($199) - I would use a couple of these planters to help define the edges of my space and to add some vertical interest.
- Grill Dome Kamado Grill from Amazon ($630) - This lovely blue domed grill is for the rare times when I choose to share my outdoor space with my friends.
- Kanpazar 80 from YLighting ($1170) - I love the drama of this lamp despite the truly absurd price tag (luckily this is just a dream room!)
- Inside Wired Black Bamboo Fence from Jamali Garden ($110) - This bamboo fencing helps create a truly private nook, but can easily be moved for entertaining.
- Mainsail Umbrella from CB2 ($400) - As a redhead who burns easily, shade is essential for my enjoyment of my reading nook; the umbrella also helps to cool my reading oasis.
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Ethics, Compliance and Audit Services
Policy Governance
University of California Policy Steering Committee
This Committee is appointed by the President to approve a framework for systemwide administrative policies and to oversee the policymaking process to ensure that policies comport with Regents policy, regulatory mandates, and the University's mission.
- Jagdeep Singh Bachher, Vice President, Chief Investment Officer
- Nathan Brostrom, Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer
- Michael Brown, Provost and Executive Vice President, Academic Affairs
- Alexander Bustamante, Senior Vice President, Chief Compliance & Audit Officer
- Rachael Nava, Executive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer
- Charles Robinson, Vice President, General Counsel
- Anne Shaw, Secretary and Chief of Staff to the Regents
- John Stobo, Executive Vice President, UC Health
University of California Policy Advisory Committee
This Committee comprises designees of the Policy Steering Committee. It is charged with recommending a framework for systemwide administrative policy development and maintenance, providing oversight and direction to executive policy owners, and assuring that policies are accessible, presented within a logical framework and appropriately disseminated. If you are looking to submit a policy for review, the current Policy Advisory Committee schedule can be found here.
- John Barrett, Manager, Tax Services Coordinator
- Hilary Baxter, Executive Director, Academic Senate
- Kevin Confetti, Deputy Chief, Risk Services
- Oren Gabriel, Chief of Staff to the EVP-CFO
- Brenda Gee, UCSF Campus Policy Coordinator, Campus Policy Managers Representative
- Jerlena Griffin-Desta, Deputy to the Vice President, Student Affairs
- Dianna Henderson, Chief of Staff to the VP of HR and Director of HR Policy, Human Resources
- Jenny Kao, Chief Policy Advisor & Executive Director, IMPAC
- Heather Kopeck, Director Development Policy & Advancement Relations, Public Affairs-Institutional Advancement
- Irene Levintov, Chief of Staff to the Senior Vice President/Chief Compliance & Audit Officer
- Catherine Montano, Director, Administrative Policies and Business Contracts, Agriculture & Natural Resources
- Pamela Peterson, Executive Director & Deputy to the Vice Provost, Academic Advancement
- Robin Sanchez, Principal Analyst, Agriculture & Natural Resources
- Brandi Schmitt, Director of Anatomical Services, UC Health
- Maria Shanle, Senior Counsel, Governance & Compliance, Office of General Counsel
- Clare Sheridan, Regents Analyst, Office of the Secretary of the Regents
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Agent Orange Lingers After War
Recently, the VA asked the Institute of Medicine to investigate whether Agent Orange residues left on C-123 Aircrafts could be hazardous. Between the years of 1972 and 1982 Air Force Reserve personnel trained and worked on the Post-Vietnam C-123 Aircrafts that sprayed Agent Orange herbicides during the Vietnam War. According to the Institute of Medicine, "It is plausible that, at least in some cases (which cannot be associated with specific individuals), the reservists' exposure exceeded health guidelines for workers in enclosed settings. Thus, some reservists quite likely experienced non-trivial increases in their risks of adverse health outcomes."
To download a full PDF on Post-Vietnam Dioxin Exposure in Agent Orange-Contaminated C-123 Aircraft use this link: https://www.nap.edu/catalog/18848/post-vietnam-dioxin-exposure-in-agent-orange-contaminated-c-123-aircraft
The VA has an extremely strict policy on who can receive benefits relating to Agent Orange exposure. There are two specific guidelines that the VA presumes veterans were exposed to these herbicides and do not have to show service connection to receive benefits.
- In Vietnam anytime between January 9, 1962 and May 7, 1975, including brief visits ashore or service aboard a ship that operated on the inland waterways of Vietnam.
- In or near the Korean demilitarized zone anytime between April 1, 1968 and August 31, 1971.
The VA has a list of presumptive diseases they believe to be connected to Agent Orange exposure; these include:
- AL Amyloidosis
- Chronic B-cell Leukemia
- Chloracne
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Hodgkin's Disease
- Ischemic Heart Disease
- Multiple Myeloma
- Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma
- Parkinson's Disease
- Peripheral Neuropathy
- Porphyria Cutanea Tarda
- Prostate Cancer
- Respiratory Cancers
- Soft Tissue Sarcomas
If you applied for benefits regarding exposure to Agent Orange and were denied, call our experienced veteran disability lawyers 866-866-8387.


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Jewish World Review Sept. 19, 2008 / 19 Elul 5768
A Tale of Two Lies
By Linda Chavez
http://www.JewishWorldReview.com |
The media have been raking John McCain over the coals the last couple of weeks, accusing the GOP presidential nominee of being dishonest or even lying in his campaign ads. They're especially angry about an ad the McCain campaign has been running, which accused Barack Obama of supporting a bill when he was a state legislator that mandated comprehensive sex education for children in kindergarten in Illinois. A look at the actual language of the bill Obama supported proves the ad was no lie but the media couldn't be bothered to actually check the record.
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The Scottsdale Unified School District offers a variety of insurance and benefit programs through a cafeteria plan, thus allowing employees to select a combination of benefits that best suit their individual and family needs.
The District's insurance program is set up as a Flexible Benefit Plan under Section 125 of Internal Revenue Code. This allows employees to use pre-tax dollars to pay federal, state and FICA taxes for their portion of District insurance premiums. Employee contributions are taken from gross wages before taxes, which reduces taxable income and gives the employee more take home pay.
If you are a current employee of Scottsdale Unified School District, please login to Single Sign On (SSO) to view more benefits information.
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Benefits Coordinator
Insurance Benefits
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Benefits Technician
Tuition Reimbursement
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When examining feces for parasites, be mindful of a) characteristics of the specific parasitic material you are searching for, b) non-parasitic material that may be included in the sample, and c) pseudoparasites which may be present, but are not harmful to the host.
Recognition of Parasitic Material
Many things will float in a fecal flotation (anything with a specific gravity of less than about 1.2), so how do you decide if something is a parasite egg or cyst? Here are a couple of guidelines:
Recognition of Non-parasitic Material
Recognition of Pseudoparasites
A pseudoparasite ("false parasite") is a parasite which is found in the feces of a host which it was not infecting, rather it just passed through after the animal ate the original host or material contaminated with the eggs or cysts.
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Astana, Kazakhstan, April 24
By Daniyar Mukhtarov - Trend:
The Eurasian Economic Union can contribute to the development of technical progress in member states, according to Kazakh political analyst Eduard Poletaev.
"The economic structure in our countries is quite primitive and if we want to produce something from finished products, to make a full production cycle, but not only export natural resources, we need a comprehensive program for scientific and technical progress with participation of several countries, as it was during the Soviet period. I believe, the Eurasian Economic Union can contribute to this aim," Poletaev said on April 23 during the 'round table' held by the World of Eurasia Fund on the topic 'Integration: The Eurasian Economic Union project reached the stage of signing'.
At present, it is difficult to forecast any criteria of success which the Eurasian Economic Union seeks to achieve, according to the political analyst.
"It is difficult to define the measurable factors as well. We will probably be guided by some macroeconomic indicators used by our officials. First of all, these indicators include the growth of GDP, import, export and etc.," the expert said.
He recalled that the economic growth of both Russia and Kazakhstan mainly provided by the export of natural resources.
"Meanwhile, some states have other examples of success criteria. They are: the technological innovation, research, development and high level of education. That's to say, the criteria of success are not only related to GDP growth," Poletaev said.
The desire to become a leading state is a positive intention per se, according to the expert.
"And one of the main points of growth is just the desire to turn the Eurasian Economic Union into a more or less successful post-Soviet integration structure. It is obvious that after the collapse of the USSR in all three countries, economic growth was regarded as one of the main criteria of success. At the same time, the succession of the general idea was maintained: everything that supports high growth rate, strengthens economic security of a country and meets the national interests of a state, is good," the expert said.
Namely, this understanding dominates in Kazakhstan up until now, according to Poletaev.
"It is approved at the highest level that the Eurasian Economic Union is first of all an economic, but not a political union. Nevertheless, the difficulty lies in the fact that integration is a more worldview issue. And it has its own specification, successes and difficulties in every state," the expert said.
The year of 2014 will be crucial for the integration in the post-Soviet space. The presidents of Russia, Kazakhstan and Belarus will sign an agreement to establish the Eurasian Economic Union in May, 2014. This year marks 20 years from the time when the idea for creating this integration association was put forward.
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New and exciting horses for sale ...
It's a showery morning and quite cool. The forecast for the week is for it to be reasonably dry and to warm up. We have had a good morning with the horses doing what I call "Monday morning canters" on various polytracks this side of town. We are starting to get a few more staff now which is making life easier, but I still need a feeder and somebody to help travel the horses.
It's the Irish Grand National today at Fairyhouse with nearly half the field owned by one owner. It will be a nightmare for the commentator with the same colours, but fourteen different hats. It should be well worth watching and let's hope one of the smaller trainers can grab the money.
I see there has been a viral outbreak in France at one of the big trainer's yards where the virus attacks the nervous system and has already claimed the lives of two horses. The outbreak is confined to one barn, which is quarantined, but he is still able to run horses from his two other sites. I just hope it doesn't spread further. There are many strange ailments in the world and with the transportation of horses from continent to continent, it is only a matter of time before a major outbreak will paralyse a country's racing fixtures.
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2017 Benefits Information
On August 10th the Board of Regents approved the 2017 USG healthcare plan changes and premiums for the 2017 plan year. In 2017, the University System of Georgia (USG) will continue to offer four healthcare plan options to active employees and pre-65 retirees and pre-65 retiree dependents.
2017 Active Employee Healthcare Premiums & ER Cost
All employees are encouraged to ensure the address on file is correct. You may do this by reviewing your Personal Information through the ADP portal. The attached Job Tool provides step by step instructions for accessing the Personal Information section of the ADP portal. If you need assistance with portal password resets or if you have forgotten your ADP portal ID, please contact the USG Shared Services Center at 1-855-214-2644.
This year, Open Enrollment will be a passive enrollment for benefits and the tobacco surcharge. If you do not want to make any changes or new elections for 2017, your current coverage will remain for 2017 (with the exception of the FSA's—you must elect these each year in order to continue your participation). The tobacco surcharge will remain at $75 monthly in addition to the cost for medical insurance and applies to employees and dependents age 18 and over. If an employee makes a change during Open Enrollment, he/she will be prompted to certify his/her tobacco use and for dependents 18+ if enrolled in a USG healthcare plan. An employee may change his/her tobacco use status at any time during the year and the change goes into effect the first of the next month.
This year, USG is taking the final step in moving to the defined contribution pricing model for healthcare premiums. This means the employer subsidy will be the same for each plan, at each coverage tier in 2017. Premiums are increasing between 0% – 8% depending on plan enrollment and coverage tier. To see healthcare premiums by plan and medical comparison charts please consult the 2017 USG Comparison Guide.
In 2017, the University System of Georgia (USG) will continue to offer 4 healthcare plan options to active employees. Employees will receive a benefits worksheet and a 2017 Summary of Benefits, mailed to their home address prior to the start of Open Enrollment.
Changes to Healthcare Plans:
Consumer Choice HSA Healthcare Plan
- The in-network deductible will increase from $1,500 to $2,000 for single coverage and $3,000 to $4,000 for family coverage
- The out-of-network deductible will increase from $3,000 to $4,000 for single coverage and $6,000 to $8,000 for family coverage
- The in-network out-of-pocket maximum will increase from $6,850 to $7,000
Comprehensive Care Plan
- No changes to plan benefits
Blue Choice HMO Healthcare Plan
- Specialist and Urgent Care co-payments will increase from $50 to $60
- The Emergency Room co-payment will increase from $250 to $300
Kaiser HMO Healthcare Plan
- No changes to plan benefits
Dental Plan – Delta Dental
- No changes to the plan benefits
- Dental Rates will increase by 1.7% on the base and high plans
Vision Plan – EyeMed
· No changes to the plan benefits or premiums
Life Insurance Plan – Minnesota Life
- No changes to plan benefit or premiums
- Employees will be allowed to increase 1x salary up to the lessor of 3x salary or $500,000 without Evidence of Insurability (EOI)
- Spouse life requires EOI and Child Life does not require EOI
Short and Long Term Disability – MetLife
- No changes to the plan benefits
- No change in premium for Short Term Disability
- Long Term Disability premiums will increase 3%
Flexible Spending Accounts and Health Savings Accounts – Optum Bank
- No changes to the plan benefits or account fees
- The HSA match will remain the same in 2017 with a maximum match limit of $375 for individual and $750 for family coverage
- Health Savings Account individual annual contribution limit will increase from $3,350 to $3,400
Lifeperx LifeStyle Benefits
- Legal Care has been removed from all Lifeperx options and replaced with a Tax Help Line
- All Options have lower rates for 2017
In 2017, the University System of Georgia (USG) will offer 4 new voluntary benefits plans for active employees.
- USG Critical Illness (Aflac) – This plan provides cash benefits when an insured person is diagnosed with or treated for a covered illness. Coverage can help employees with meeting financial obligations, such as medical bills and deductibles, as well as indirect costs when experiencing a critical illness covered under the plan.
- USG Accident (Voya) – Provides employees with hospital, physician, accidental death and catastrophic accident benefits in the event of a covered accident.
- USG Hospital Indemnity (Voya) – Helps offset out-of-pocket medical costs, such as high deductibles and coinsurance, as well as everyday living expenses during a covered hospital stay.
- USG Legal plan (LegalEASE) – Helps pay for attorney fees for services such as wills, home sale/purchase, adoptions, divorce, consumer protection, tax audit, etc.
Take advantage of employee-only discounts through the Perks at Work discount program. Find discounts on things like Home & Auto Insurance with companies such as MetLife, Allstate, GEICO as well as many other programs and services. Log in to USG Perks at Work to start saving today– Enroll at any time throughout the year!
The following GSU voluntary benefits programs will be discontinued through payroll deduction effective 12/31/2016 due to new plans being offered by the USG.
- MetLife – Critical Illness Plan
- MetLife – Accident Insurance Plan
Employees that are enrolled in MetLife Critical Illness, Accident may continue their coverage with MetLife on a direct pay basis (information will be mailed to covered members) or they may discontinue coverage and enroll in the new USG Critical Illness (Aflac) , USG Accident (Voya) voluntary plans offered by the USG.
GSU will continue to offer the following voluntary plans in 2017 without change to plan benefits or premiums:
- VPI – Pet Insurance
- EPIC Hearing Plan


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Bournemouth sealed promotion to League One against all the odds with a 2-0 win at Burton.
The Cherries have been under a transfer embargo for most of the season and they have regularly failed to name their full complement of seven players on the bench.
But Brett Pitman's 27th goal of the season and Alan Connell's late effort ensured that Bournemouth sealed a remarkable achievement.
Rotherham moved ever-closer to clinching a play-off spot with a 1-0 away win against relegation-haunted Barnet. Kevin Ellison's strike sealed all three points for the Millers who remain in fourth spot.
Barnet's future remains in doubt after Grimsby continued to defy the odds with a 2-0 win at already relegated Darlington. First-half goals from Oliver Lancashire and Jean-Louis Akpa Akpro closed the gap between them and Barnet to just four points. The two sides meet at Grimsby next Saturday in what could be a relegation decider.
Aldershot kept their play-off dreams alive with a 2-1 win at Cheltenham while Bury's chances took another dip with a 1-0 defeat at Lincoln, with Davide Somma's late goal ensuring City's survival.
Port Vale moved into seventh place thanks to an invaluable 2-1 home win over promoted Notts County and Morecambe kept the pressure on the play-off chasers with a 1-0 home win over Dagenham and Redbridge.
Chesterfield lost ground as they were held to a 1-1 draw by 10-man Bradford but Northampton remain in the hunt after a 2-0 home win over Shrewsbury.
Crewe found some home form at last with a 5-1 demolition of Accrington, while Hereford beat promoted Rochdale 2-1 at Edgar Street.
Torquay, already safe from relegation, beat Macclesfield 1-0 thanks to Nicky Wroe's winner five minutes from time.
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A bachelor no more
A bachelor no more
What had she done now? He had been away for a couple of nights on urgent business. Now he had returned and almost didn't recognise his own home?
Ever since he had found her weeks ago in the woods, half naked and half dead, with nasty claw marks on her back. He took her back to his place and nursed her wounds. It was slowly starting to dawn on him that he was a bachelor no more!
Everything had begun to smell so differently. There was no dust, no cobwebs, no days old dirty dishes anymore. Even his favorite shoes had disappeared. All he got as an answer when he asked what happened to them was: 'they were falling apart so I chucked them in the bin'. He could just about let that go. But this time she had gone too far.
If there was one thing he hated more than anything else it was a mirror. Now he had half a dozen in strategic places. One in each of the three bathrooms. 1 near the front door. 1 in his dressing room and one in her room. He was furious with her. So he went to find her and find her he did. What he had forgotten in his outrage was that today of all days was a full moon. It would be her first full moon. That was exactly the point why he not had a mirror in his house for years.
She was writhing in agony on the floor of her room, she had just had a shower so she was still naked and wet. In between moans, screams and uncontrollable muscle spasms she saw his face and tried to scream: "what is happening to me?"
He knew that there were only two possible outcomes now. she would either make the transition or she would die. He was hoping that she was strong enough to endure this first time. Well the subsequent times wouldn't be any less unpleasant but at least they wouldn't be as life threatening as your first time, especially when you were a woman. Female Lycanthropes were extremely rare, infected one's were even rarer. He had never actually met one that had been infected, rather than born with it. All he could really do was sit there and wait if she was going to make it? Then he realised why she might be even more freaked out than she already was? She was looking at herself in the mirror, the mirror she hung in her room earlier that day.
"Take a good hard look at what is happening to you. Then maybe you'll understand why I have no use for mirrors in this house? I have made my peace with what I am, but watching it happening is still something I rather not see again."
Once her transformation had begun in earnest the adrenaline that was released was on a phenomenal scale. The fatally high dose of adrenaline in her system was helping the extremely excruciating pain of bones breaking and resetting to no end. So even while she was changing and in such pain she managed to get up, very unsteadily she staggered towards him and she was just going to slap him hard, but just as her hand was about to connect with his face, her arm and hand were changing which made her scream in abject terror.
As first time changes always took a lot longer Adam quickly took all his clothes off and 'called forth the beast within him'. She would need someone to guide her, show her the ropes so to speak.


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At least three people were killed in alleged police firing in Darjeeling and the Sonada toy train station set on fire as fresh violence on Saturday engulfed the movement for a Grokhaland state in the Darjeeling hills. However, the authorities confirmed only one death, calling it an accident.
The Sonada station, along with a local police station and a traffic police booth, was set ablaze by demonstrators after the death of Tashi Bhutia, a Gorkha National Liberation Front (GNLF) supporter, late on Friday evening.
The violence prompted West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee to appeal for peace and offer talks with the Hill parties.
"Shun violence and allow the government to supply food and offer minimum services to the people of Darjeeling. This is my appeal. If you agree to my appeal, we can have a meeting in 10-15 days," said Mamata Banerjee.
The Gorkha Janamukti Morcha (GJM), leading the stir for a separate state to be carved out of West Bengal, said police shot dead three people. The group said Tashi Bhutia, Suraj Sundas and 40-year-old Samir Gurung died of bullet wounds.
"Samir was shot in the head when he was on his way to pay his last respects to Sundas, who was killed in Darjeeling around noon.
Gurung was probably shot by CRPF personnel," Gorkha Janmukti Yuva Morcha President Prakash Gurung was quoted by Hindustan Times as saying.
This is second attack on the tourist attraction in the latest round of the Gorkhaland stir that began early June after the Trinamool Congress government made Bengali a compulsory subject for students in all schools in the state.


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I in recent month have started encountering problem that server or just the webserver hangs after a while a week or two. System reboot helps. Problem being that OO no longer responds to web requests.
For now I have just given the VM on which server is installed more resources just to be on the safe side that it just inst related to lack of resources. I will be monitoring it more closely now.
Where should I start looking for source of these hangs? When digging around in forum I found that logs for docker are located here: "/app/onlyoffice/CommunityServer/logs".
For which services I should be looking for in docker when such situation occurs again?
Some details on system that I am running the server on:
== VM on KVM(proxmox):
- CPU: 4 cores
- Disk: virtio 50Gigs on SSD raid
- OS: Ubuntu Server v16.04.3, Docker v17.06.0-ce
- Only Office is running on docket installation: Control Panel, Community and Documents servers are all updated to latest


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Tickets went on sale Tuesday for flights between Hagerstown and Baltimore in a new service from Hagerstown Regional Airport, airport and airline officials said.
Cape Air will begin the flights between Hagerstown and Baltimore-Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport on March 24, said Greg Larsen, business development manager for Hagerstown Regional Airport.
There will be four flights each way per day, seven days a week, Larsen said. Flights will depart Hagerstown for Baltimore at 5:30 and 10 a.m., and 3:15 and 5:57 p.m., and will depart Baltimore for Hagerstown at 9 and 11:05 a.m., and 4:20 and 7:50 p.m.
Ticket prices before taxes and fees range from $39 to $67 each way, with an average of about $50, said Andrew Bonney, vice president of planning for Cape Air. The $39 rate is a special for passengers who return the same day, Bonney said. Within each flight, the first seats sold will be the least expensive and the last seats sold will be the most expensive, he said.


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London has become the destination of choice for commercial property investors from Asia, the Middle East and the US – and this trend shows few signs of waning.
In 2013, there has been a series of high-value deals in central London by overseas investors, including the £260m purchase of the Lord Rogers-designed Lloyd's building by Ping An, the Chinese life assurer, in July.
Other notable deals have included the Kuwaiti government's £385m acquisition of Bank of America's European headquarters in Canary Wharf and the Malaysian pension fund Kumpulan Wang Persaraan's purchase of a City office block for £215m.
"London continues to lead the UK's recovery," says Liz Peace, chief executive of the British Property Federation (BFP), a trade body. "London's credentials as a safe haven for investment means that there is still strong demand from overseas."
The surge of interest in the capital is being driven largely by its perceived status as a so-called "haven" investment. Cash-rich investors have turned to London property as they seek stable income at a time when returns from cash and bonds have fallen. City of London real estate yields are about 4.75 per cent, while yields in the West End of London are about 4.25 per cent, according to DTZ, the property group.
However, there are other factors at play. London remains cheap, particularly in the eyes of overseas investors that have seen their currencies strengthen against the pound.
According to the IPD, the property value benchmarking company, in the two years from mid-2007, capital values fell by 41 per cent and 45 per cent in the West End and City of London office markets, respectively. In the following four years, values surged 55 per cent and 38 per cent, respectively.
"We had a situation where markets went into free fall around the UK in 2008," says Colin Wilson, head of UK and Ireland at DTZ. "But very quickly in 2009, the London market hit a point of repricing that became very attractive to a lot of investors, both opportunistic and those looking for wealth preservation."
The weakness of sterling has particularly helped Asian buyers. Other factors such as the UK's transparent property ownership laws, the liquidity of the market, the language and political security have helped make London one of the most attractive – if not the most attractive – property markets in the world.
The level of appetite from overseas buyers is significant. International buyers accounted for three-quarters of the total £5.5bn commercial transactions across central London in the first half of the year, according to research from BNP Paribas Real Estate.
Investment into London's West End office market rose to £5.1bn in the year to June 2013, up 68 per cent on the previous year, according to IPD. The property value benchmarking group estimates that international buyers accounted for 67 per cent of the total investment.
Despite this, there has been little indication that appetites are diminishing. "While there are signs that central London and particularly the West End are fully priced, interest from private equity and sovereign wealth funds looking to invest in central London remains significant," says the BPF's Ms Peace.
The central London occupier market is also improving, driven by business confidence and a shortage of supply. Emma Crawford, head of West End and midtown leasing at CBRE, says central London leasing activity saw a strong rebound in the second quarter of this year, momentum that has continued into the third quarter.
"This represents the first time since 2010 that leasing levels have been above trend for two successive quarters. In many markets, this trend has translated through to rental growth," explains Ms Crawford.
Phil Tily, executive director at IPD, believes strong demand in London has helped protect the market's value. "London's relatively buoyant economy has kept demand for office and retail space strong, giving investors confidence to take on assets that they are relatively sure they can let. Despite yields compressing to post-downturn levels, investment has continued."
The attraction of London's real estate market is in contrast to the performance of the rest of the UK. Property outside London continues to struggle despite prices being as much as 40 per cent below their pre-crisis peaks.
However, some property commentators believe the fortunes of the regions are beginning to turn. Capital values rose 0.4 per cent in the second quarter of the year, halting an 18-month decline in which average values have fallen 3.5 per cent since September 2011.
"There is no doubt that London's property market has seen a significantly greater flow of investment, occupier demand and amount of development compared with the rest of the UK," says Ms Peace. "Given how expensive London is becoming however there is increasing interest in investing in the regions, where yields can be significantly higher."
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The Charles E. Smith Jewish Day School girls' basketball team, champions of the Potomac Valley Athletic Conference, is powered by its defense. The unit doesn't just pressure opposing ball-handlers; it smothers them, relentlessly swarming the ball until a turnover is forced or a shot is attempted.
At the heart of this stingy defense is Daphne Lerner, who at 5-foot-1, is almost always the shortest player on the court. But using her quickness and speed, the sophomore comes away with steal after steal and regularly sprints her way to 20-point games.
"It's just crazy watching her play, because she doesn't stop," coach Rebecca Silberman said.
Lerner led all PVAC scorers with 18.4 points per game and though the team doesn't track steals, Silberman guessed the sophomore averaged more than six. The pesky guard was a key component of the half-court, three-two zone press that led the Lions to a 16-1 season. Most of her points came off fast-breaks and broken plays — Silberman prefers it that way.
"Honestly, my favorite is when we don't even run an offense," Silberman said.
Silberman, a first-year coach, introduced the half-court press this season, a change of pace from last year's full-court press. Though there was a learning curve, the defense improved as the season progressed and it clicked during Jewish Day's season-ending 14-game win streak.
At just over five feet tall, Lerner doesn't see her short stature as a disadvantage.
"I think that there is actually a lot of good things about it. Nobody expects you to be able to steal the ball or shoot or anything," Lerner said. "… I don't like to let my height bring me down."
The press was on full display in Saturday's title game against Covenant Life School, where the Lions forced 21 turnovers in a 50-28 victory.
Lerner scored a game-high 27 points, recording 10 points and three steals in a first quarter where Jewish Day shut out Covenant Life 21-0.
The defense requires a team effort, Lerner said.
"We're really fast," Lerner said. "We can anticipate their passes really easily. Our speed helps us trap them faster, which is good."
Lerner made Jewish Day's varsity team as a freshman, and though she didn't play with as much consistency, she still scored about nine points a game.
"As soon as you play with her, she immediately stands out," teammate Yaira Kalender said.
This season Lerner has improved her skills while benefitting from the added year of experience and the new coach. She has reaced double figures in all but one game, when she scored nine against Edmund Burke. In January, she registered a season-high 30 points in a 57-47 win over Washington Christian.
"She came in this year ready and realized that she could do it all," Silberman said.
The Lions expect their sophomore star to continue improving as they begin their quest for another PVAC title.
"I don't see why there would be a limit on her," Kalender said. "We've seen the progress from middle school to freshman year, and last year to this year. She definitely has the athleticism and speed that can't be matched. She's only just improving her game."


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Today I installed a new game and tried to start it. It immediately gave me the error that the binkw32.dll file was missing. So I downloaded it from dllfiles.com and put it in the system32 map. I then tried to register it through Start>run>regsvr32 but that gave me this error: The BinkW32.DLL file is incorrectly installed in the Windows or Windows system directory.
I then moved it right into the game folder and tried to register it there but that gave me this error: ...binkw32.dll is loaded, but the entrancepoint DllRegisterServer is not found..
This file cannot be registered.
Does anyone know how to solve this problem because I really wanna play this game.


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One of many cooler options of the PlayStation four (PS4) is the flexibility to download your games with out having to use the system. Engross yourself into the Star Wars cosmos with Disney's star wars: Commander, which allows you play both as the revolt, or as the realm. It's best to properly construct and strengthen your base, coach troops, encourage them, and get ready to assault enemy territory. The aptitude to form associations with gamers from world wide put in much more thrill to this battle technique game. Nice and a really helpful weblog for me. I really like studying this blog. Thanks a lot for sharing. There are plenty of things to do and see within the vast world of Weapons and Spurs including wished" missions, horse races, mini-games and collectables to seek out.
For a bigger group, you might wish to avoid particular person readouts and as an alternative have people publish up concurrently. Memories of Attain is making its option to Halo 5: Guardians this month! Recollections of Attain delivers a brand new multiplayer recreation mode in Infection, new Arena map with Stasis, new weapons, visual customizations and extra. The library of original titles launched on the PlayStation can learn like a history lesson in videogames. The likes of Steel Gear Solid, Gran Turismo, Resident Evil, Tony Hawk and far, far more were seen here for the first time, and these franchises proceed to be a few of the greatest in all of gaming. Had been it not for the PlayStation, various genres that we take without any consideration lately might never have come to fruition, or at the least been popularized so properly.
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People can find Applebee's restaurant locations using a tool on the company's website, as of 2015. After users enter a city, state or ZIP code, the website displays a map showing Applebee's locations, and provides a list of nearby restaurants with addresses and hours of operation.
The restaurant locator at Applebees.com has links that allow visitors to view menus at their local Applebee's, get directions, place orders online or order pick-up. People who use the Applebee's restaurant locator can save a location as Your Applebee's, and that restaurant's information will appear during subsequent searches. Applebees.com also offers visitors nutritional and allergen information, a list of menu items that are lower calorie, and the option to join the Applebee's Email Club.


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While watching the Olympics on television over the weekend, I heard a word that actually made my ears hurt. It's not even a word, really, but one of those manufactured collections of letters that companies – or, more accurately, consultants – try to pass off as a word.
You read that right. What is solutionism? According to Dow Chemical, it's the new optimism.
Yeah, I don't get it either.
"Solutionism: The New Optimism," it turns out, is the new B-to-B marketing campaign Dow is rolling out to position itself as helping to solve some of the world's problems. It's part of Dow's "Human Element" campaign (which, actually, is not bad as far as advertising campaigns go).
Clearly, this new tagline was invented by highly paid marketing consultants. We know this because there are more clichés packed into those four words than you are likely to find anywhere else.
"Solution" is an overused word in press releases and advertising. Confession: I used the word as part of the name of my communication consulting business. In my defense, however, I decided upon Holland Communication Solutions in 2000, when it wasn't quite as ubiquitous as it is now. Still, if I had it to over again…
Adding any "-ism" to any word is also a cliché. Just like adding "-ize" to turn nouns into verbs.
And "the new" anything is the new black. It's not so new anymore.
Beyond the clichés, I'm not even sure what the tagline is trying to communicate. That Dow is an optimistic company? That finding solutions to problems is an optimistic act? That Dow has stopped inventing new chemicals and begun inventing new words?
I just hope the folks at Dow feel they got their money's worth. Because you can bet a lot of money went into inventizing that new word.
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Blabbering inspired by 'The Devil' by Jeffrey Burton Russell:
|From movie 'Legend'
If I think about the devil the first things that come to mind are contemporary movies, literature (Inferno, Faust, Master and Margarita, Paradise Lost) and Medieval Art. If I am asked for his origins I would have to stop for a second before saying New Testament and then think hard if there is a devil or a devil like figure in the Old Testament to remember Satan in the Book of Job. As for ancient polytheistic faiths, they usually have rulers of the underworld but such divinities were not The Devil per se. But then so isn't Satan in Job, if anything he resembles God's pub buddy with whom God makes a drunken bet. Its far later that we come to the sinister Devil, and the devil found in contemporary popular culture has close to nothing to do with the Bible. So how does the devil come in to being?
In short and liberally paraphrasing J.B. Russell's (JBR) argument: we created him because we could not come to terms with god being Good and Evil at the same time (from my point of view this is a testimony to human egoism and self-righteousness, after all we created god in our image or he created us in his, either way if God is Good and Evil it makes humans Good and Evil, and for some reasons we find it hard to come to terms with the darker side of our nature).
JBR argues that the Devil is a personification of Evil then traces how evil became personified. It's a fascinating story how polytheistic faiths and Judaism at its earliest stages could deal with the idea that god is good and bad in Isaiah 45:7 God proclaims that he created both Good and Evil:
I form light and create darkness,
I make weal and create woe;
I the Lord do all these things.
Yet as a religion developed there raised a need to explain evil and usually part of the explanation was differentiating it from God. It happened in the early Near Eastern religions, it happened in Egypt, and Greece, and Judaism. Reading thought JBR's account is like watching trees lose their leaves in autumn. It happens so gradually that you don't notice until one day you wake up and the trees stand in the nude.
Dualistic thinking comes gradually; slowly grey is divided in to white and black, a human into flesh and spirit. First God is both: good and bad, then there is an angel/god/semi-god/god's minion who does his dirty work (for some reason I always think of Matt Damon in Dogma) and before you know it you have two opposing powers.
What I personally find interesting is how Christianity allows the devil to exist, because it is in the Devil that it finds its end. When the Devil was created a grave was dug up for every monotheistic faith. If the Christian God is wholly Good and the Devil is wholly Bad it puts God and the Devil as different sides of the same coin meaning that it ceases to be monotheistic and becomes dualistic. It is not only one God but God and Devil and this is the end of monotheism.
And now I cannot wait to get my hands on theological works to see elaborate arguments filled with 'ifs' and 'buts' that try to keep Christianity monotheistic while proclaiming the reality of the Devil. Any suggestions where to start?


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Juventus are reportedly moving towards Manchester United striker Javier Hernandez because they can't afford Stevan Jovetic.
Juventus have been forced to make an unscheduled return to the transfer market and Javier Hernandez could be the man they target.
The Italian giants put their energies into a move for Real Madrid's Alvaro Morata but their £15.8 million signing immediately picked up a knee injury.
Juve are now said to be tracking more strikers with Manchester City's Stevan Jovetic their ideal man, but the ex-Fiorentina striker seems to be out of their price range, even if the Premier League champions agree to sell him.
Turin-based newspaper Tuttosport claims that Juventus are only willing to pay around £15 million for Jovetic while City would want at least £22 million.
There have been suggestions that a loan deal could be possible, but Man City don't seem to see that as an option.
With Paris Saint Germain's Ezequiel Lavezzi also valued at over £20 million, Juventus could move for a cheaper striker in the form of Hernandez.
The Mexican's future at Old Trafford is in doubt and Tuttosport believes that a deal could be agreed, although several other sides are interested in Chicharito, including Inter.


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Joss talks Alien Resurrection. As taken from the Total Film magazine interview. "There is always going to be a shitty Alien movie out there. A shitty Alien movie with my name on it."
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Universities teaching in English (Lisbon)
Hi, hoping to benefit from the experience of others if possible :)
Are there any Universities in Lisbon that have courses or programs conducted in English? I know there is the ISCTE Business School, but that is solely for MBA programmes, and I was hoping for something a little more diverse.
Thanks to anyone who has any suggestions.


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You're probably thinking, "who is this guy?" Well, let me tell you a bit about myself. My name is Michael Zahora. I'm a photographer, inventor, businessman, handyman and an all round good guy :o)
My parents gave me my first camera when I was about 7 or 8. It was a brand spankin' new Polariod Camera (similar to a Square Shooter 2). Little did they know that I would almost put them in the poor house because of all the film packs they needed to buy. My dad gave me my first SLR when I was 10, his old Praktica, and I've been shooting with an SLR ever since (30+ years). I went to college for photography and started assisting and then shooting in the late 80's. I quickly became known for my ability to come up with solutions and ideas for technical issues. Multiple pop lighting triggers and difficult set creation to name a few. I stopped shooting professionally for a number of years in the 90's to go back to college for Sales/Marketing and then I followed that career path. I ended up working for a plastics company for 5 years and I learned everything I could about plastics. In 1999 I bought my first digital camera, an Olympus 2020. It had a PC sync connection! My love for photography got rekindled and I started shooting professionally again a few years later.
2003 - My break out year! I developed the Perfect Picture Card for white balancing images. I also came up with a couple of other products too. Later that year I decided to move from Toronto, Ontario, Canada to Whistler, BC to shoot and be a ski bum. The best thing I ever did. The Perfect Picture Card evolved into a much simpler grey card in 2005. That is the card that I am currently producing.
Enough about me!
What's this blog going to be about? Simply put... Solutions, Ideas and Sharing. I want to share my ideas, solutions and experience with you. In return I want your input, suggestions, ideas and thoughts. This site is not going to be rocket science, it's going to be down to earth, simple and hopefully with a bit a humor thrown in for good measure. It's not going to be just about building and making gear, but helpful tips and tricks that everyone can use. I don't know everything and that's where you guys/gals come in.
So, enjoy the blog.
Oh yah! The funny squirrel thing. If you've never gone to a park full of hungry squirrels and secretly taped peanuts to yours friends jacket, then you haven't seen funny! This is meant as a joke - no squirrels were harmed in the making of this post and I suggest you never do that to your friends or the squirrels.


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"I am looking for someone to share in an adventure that I am arranging, and it's very difficult to find anyone.'
I should think so — in these parts! We are plain quiet folk and have no use for adventures. Nasty disturbing uncomfortable things! Make you late for dinner!"
This week, I finally got to see The Hobbit. I'm a bit of a Middle Earth fan, not hardcore, but I enjoyed the books a few years back and was very excited at the announcement of the first of the Rings Trilogy.
During and after watching the The Hobbit, I felt I was falling in love with Bilbo as played impeccably by Martin Freeman. Truth be told, I have always had a thing for Mr. Freeman, ever since we were introduced to him in The Office. I wanted to date the hapless Tim and now I want to marry Bilbo. He is perfect at this stage of my life:
· He likes food, cooking & eating. He has a full pantry. ✓
· He has a nice home in the country. ✓
· He is adventurous. ✓
· He is single. ✓
· He likes books. ✓
The Shire is so familiar to me coming from farming background myself. I see a field of Alpacas keeping company close by while I wile away the sunny days, knitting, reading and engaging in a bit of cleaning, I suppose. Such a great place to start a family of our own. So what to make for our little baby Baggins?.....
|.... Perfect!
Okay, so Bilbo is a little shorter and little hairier than I would have hoped but I'm open-minded. He has taken a liking to walking around barefoot but then again, so do I, while at home at least. There is that problem with that blasted Ring though, giving my Bilbo the ability to disappear, at will, as he places the Ring on his finger.
"I think it's your turn to do the washing-up."
I remind Bil, it's his turn to give Baby a night feed, only to be faced by a warm empty space in the bed. And what with his friends? A very tall man in a pointy hat shows up at the door asking if Bilbo is in and that's it…..I won't see him until poor Baby is celebrating his 18th birthday!
It brings me back to a few years ago when I had a massive crush on Strider from The Rings Trilogy. My darling Strider, you would go off and marry that Elven harlot. Okay, she had unnatural beauty, spoke poetically and was a dab hand at horseriding, but still!
Oh January, I think it's time to return to the dating sites.
"Desperately seeking a short, hairy man who likes adventures and doesn't wear Rings!"


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|System: Wii
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|Dev: Acquire
|1.0 - 1.9 = Avoid
|4.0 - 4.4 = Great
|Pub: Ubisoft
|2.0 - 2.4 = Poor
|4.5 - 4.9 = Must Buy
|Release: Feb. 3, 2009
|2.5 - 2.9 = Average
|5.0 = The Best
|Players: 1
|3.0 - 3.4 = Fair
|ESRB Rating: Mature
|3.5 - 3.9 = Good
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December 15, 2008 - The Tenchu series has had a relatively short yet interesting history. When it first hit the original PlayStation back in 1998, Tenchu: Stealth Assassins was both a critical success and a joy to mature gamers hungry for a new and engaging adventure in the third dimension. The game was followed up by Tenchu 2: Birth of the Stealth Assassins (also a critical success), but when the series made its jump to the following generation, the franchise changed hands from its original developer, Acquire, to K2.
Though Wrath of Heaven was little more than an extension of its predecessors - with updated graphics and a few tweaks - it was still another great addition to the ongoing saga. However, as the series continued on, new installments such as Fatal Shadows and the DS Tenchu, Dark Secret, only served to drive the series into a slump. With the last console entry, Tenchu Z for Xbox 360, it seemed the series was all but dead.
Then something surprising happened...
FromSoftware, the current owners of the Tenchu franchise, announced a new game for Wii, a Tenchu that would once again be helmed by the original development team. What better place to revive what was once a paragon of gaming innovation than Wii. Back with the main characters and taking the action where it's never gone before, Tenchu: Shadow Assassins is poised to be a true renaissance for the series.
Let's make one thing clear from the start - Shadow Assassins will not be a tamed ninja experience. We've seen the game in action, and it's perhaps the most graphic game in the series in terms of violent content. That said, Tenchu has always been more about style than gore, and fans can look forward to all the stealth-killing goodness they've grown accustomed to.
Shadow Assassins once again focuses on the series' two main ninja characters, Rikimaru and Ayame. Though little is yet known about the game's plot, there is some hint the two ninja will actually be adversaries this time around. You'll still get the opportunity to play as both characters during missions, but fans are likely in for some very interesting twists and turns as the story unfolds.
What might concern and excite folks the most, however, is what has been done with the controls. As a ninja, you'll require precision handling and timing, and gimmicky motion controls just won't do. However, Acquire really seems to have nailed a best-of-both-worlds scenario, mapping gesture-based action only where it makes sense. Character movement is performed using the Nunchuk's control stick, while jumping is relegated to the C button. Of course stealth kills are performed with gestures. Like the finishing moves of No More Heroes, motion-controlled stealth kills will be visceral without being overused. Tenchu games have never been about button mashing, so it's an approach that seems perfect for this particular setting.
Though players will be doing many of the same things they've done in previous games, such as grappling up to rooftops and sidling along walls, there are many new features that play into the Wii's unique attributes. Some of the cooler things we've seen thus far include using the Wii Remote as a fishing pole to reel enemies into water, waggling the remote to blow out lights in order to hide your position, and gesturing either left or right to quickly roll from side to side.
As its namesake implies, shadows play an integral role in the gameplay, as there are many areas throughout levels where Rikimaru or Ayame can take refuge when the lighting is just right. You'll often have to quell candles and lanterns to create shadowy paths to travel along. Additionally, there are little cubby spots your characters can crawl into and hide, waiting for just the right moment to strike.
Perhaps the most exciting thing we've seen so far, though, is the first-person combat. If your character is noticed by an enemy or you flub up a stealth kill, you'll enter a first-person duel. These encounters only occur if you're carrying a weapon, otherwise enemy detection will cause you to be sent back to the most recent checkpoint. However, when you do engage in open combat, you'll use gesturing to attack, block, and parry. Since the game is otherwise almost entirely about stealth, these bouts are a nice little addition that promises to break up the more methodical gameplay.
The Wii is, of course, no graphics powerhouse, but Shadow Assassins is shaping up to be a good-looking game. The character models are very detailed and animate fluidly, and the environments have an authentic vibe that elegantly captures feudal-era Japan. The sound and music are also impressive so far, with punchy effects and high-powered themes that should sound great out of a quality stereo system.
It's been a long while since there's been cause to get excited about the Tenchu series. It was once a pillar of greatness, but later fell into disrepair. However, real love and care seems to have gone into the creation of this latest installment, and we're very much looking forward to once again taking on the role of ninja. Tenchu games have oft been referred to as ninja simulators, and Wii could very well prove to be the perfect platform for traveling down that dark path. Keep it here on Cheat Code Central for more on Tenchu: Shadow Assassins as it nears its release in February of next year.
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His favorite things include: Favorite Food (A spicy tuna roll from Toro Sushi on Clark), Favorite Pet (A basset hound named Shooter. They used to call me that at the rink. Duncan Keith gave me the name.), Jeans (Diesel) and Reading ("Lone Survivor" by Marcus Luttrell, a story about a Marine left stranded). He says the hardest body part to keep in shape is "probably the six-pack. With hockey, core training is really important, so we try to do it every day." Find out more of his favorites below.
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The Cridford Inn
Teign Valley
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Tel: 01626 853694
The Cridford Inn is set in the idylic village of Trusham in the Teign Valley - the middle of nowhere, but close to everywhere. Just 15 minutes from Exeter and just off the A38. The inn dates back to 825AD and is one of the oldest pubs in the country.
Ingredients are all sourced from the local area all freshly prepared in the kitchen by the head chef, so you can be assured of a quality meal at breakfast, lunch or Dinner. Menu's change monthly as they feature the very best of the freshest local ingredients - so no 2 nights out will be the same.
The Restaurant offers daily lunch and dinner, and don't forget the delicious Sunday roasts on offer. To view the menus, please go to the website www.thecridfordinn.co.uk
The Cridford are passionate about all aspects of food and drink, and so the wine list is extensive, and hand picked for quality and taste. They also offer a wide selection of English wines from the local area, so if you're a supporter of "local" or indeed haven't tried some of the finest English wines then these are for you.
For corporate events, weddings, birthdays - or any celebration, The Cridford Inn can provide you with whatever you're looking for for that special occasion. A Seperate dining area can be transformed into whatever theme you are looking for, or indeed keep it simple and let us provide you with what you're looking for. Sample menus are available from the head chef Bill Keera. Please call us on 01626 853694 to discuss your needs.
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- Licensed
- Locally sourced produce
- Serve evening meal
- Serve lunch
- Special dietary requirements catered for
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- Available for wedding receptions
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- Conference facilities
- Groups accepted
- Live Music
- Real log/coal fires
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- In countryside
- Unique venue
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Road Directions
From A38 take junction for Chudleigh, Teign Valley. Head for Teign Valley, signposted Trusham. About 2 miles along turn right for Cridford Inn. Follow straight through the village and Cridford Inn is at the bottom.
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DECEMBER 14, WINTER BIRD COUNT, Long Bridge Park Burlington County's version of the Christmas Bird Count, a scientific survey of the bird species that over-winter in the County Parks. Participants will identify species by sight and sound at specified locations within each County Park (not for beginner birders). If you would like to contribute your bird identification skills to help the Parks System with the census, please go to our Burlington County Parks website to register. Group size is limited to 10 people each day. Exact start times will vary and will be given at the time of registration. Prepare for at least 2 hours of cold and windy weather at each location.
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Using yoga to attain well-being through a series of exercises is growing in popularity. Join Christine Black, a Yoga Alliance Certified Instructor, for an early evening introduction. We will set up inside the Visitor Center and transition to the front lawn to enjoy the fresh outdoors as the season progresses. Cost: RNC members, $10/per person; non-members, $12/per person. Register by calling 609-261-2495. Program repeats on Thursdays, December 14 & 21, January 4, 11, 18, & 25 & February 1, 8, 15, & 22.
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December 3, 2017, 10:00 AM - December 30, 2017, 4:00 PM @ Smithville Mansion Annex Gallery
The annual art exhibit will feature winter and holiday themed pieces from local artists. Exhibit will open on December 3 during the Victorian Holiday Celebration and remain open through the month of December. Enjoy the exhibit during as part of the Mansion tours and Candlelight tours. Sales from the artwork will benefit the Friends of the Mansion at Smithville.
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DECEMBER 4 - TOURS OF THE MANSION, Smithville Park Enjoy the splendor of a Christmas past with a guided tour of the Historic Smithville Mansion, lavishly decorated for the holidays in a grand Victorian style. The 2017 theme is a Victorian Christmas during Queen Victoria's reign in the mid 1800's. Tours are daily and begin at 1:00, 2:00, & 3:00 PM. Adults: $7, Seniors and Students: $6. No reservation required.
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Filing taxes in the US can be confusing. While the U.S. government has complex tax laws, the purpose of this information is to help identify Georgia Tech International Students/Scholars if they must file tax forms, what to file, when to file by and what resources we offer to answer tax filing questions and complete and file federal and state tax returns. Please read the entire page as it will help you to complete the appropriate tax documents that are a part of maintaining your visa status within the US.
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The U.S. federal and state governments tax income, taxable scholarships and other types of monetary gain. Tax is generally withheld before a payment is made and individuals are expected to file tax reports by a specified deadline after the end of the tax year as a mechanism to reconcile all tax withheld against what the federal and state government identifies should have been withheld. At the end of the year, if the tax payments that were made were not enough to cover the total income tax due, you must pay the federal and/or state revenue department. Conversely, if you paid too much over the course of the tax year (more than what you owe in tax), then the federal and/or state revenue department will send back your excess payment in the form of a tax refund.
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Were you present in the United States for any period during the year 2017 (January 1-December 31)? Are you a non-resident for tax purposes? A yes answer to both questions means you must file a tax form 8843, even if you did not work. All nonresident aliens present in the U.S. under F-1, F-2, J-1, or J-2 nonimmigrant status must file Form 8843 "Statement for Exempt Individuals and Individuals With a Medical Condition" -- even if they received NO income during a tax year. Depending on various factors, you also may need to file both a federal and state tax return. This year, all tax forms and returns must be mailed by Tuesday April 17th, 2018 to the IRS and each individual state you earned income during the tax year.
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Georgia Tech non-resident taxpayers who earned income should use the Sprintax software to complete your Federal and State tax returns. The OIE has paid Sprintax to cover the cost of the federal tax return for Georgia Tech non-resident students and scholars. You will be responsible for paying Sprintax to complete State tax filing, at a discounted rate for each state return you are required to file.
The OIE will continue to assist Georgia Tech students and scholars to provide the paperwork and support to assist with filing for an ITIN and for a return of Social Security taxes (FICA) withheld in error. Individuals can also choose pay a discounted rate to Sprintax to complete the ITIN or Social Security taxes (FICA) withholding in error tax forms.
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** Georgia Tech will continue to use Glacier for employer payroll compliance and record keeping. Sprintax tax preparation software is for individual non-resident taxpayers to complete tax returns.
How to Request a Sprintax Access Code: Sprintax Codes are NO longer available! 1. If you need to file an annual tax return, please complete the Sprintax Access Request e-form which will be available in iStart under the "SSN and Taxes" menu. This e-form will be available on February 12, 2018.
** Although we cannot provide a code at this time to reduce your costs, we still believe using Sprintax is the most accurate, efficient, and cost-effective way to prepare your tax return. To access Sprintax tax preparation software visit https://sprintax.com/gatech
At the end of the preparation process you will be asked to pay $35.95 for the federal return, and $25.95 for each state return.
2. If you do not need to file an annual tax return because you had no taxable income, you do not need to access Sprintax and can use the information above to complete the form 8843.
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Please Note: If you are non-resident for tax purposes, and you had no U.S. earned income or scholarships in U.S., you must file IRS Form 8843. Spouses and dependents in F-2 and J-2 status who are non-residents for tax purposes must also file Form 8843. Use the Helpful Tips video above to help you complete the form. All you will need to do is mail the form 8843. There will be no tax forms required for the State of Georgia.
- Guide to Tax Forms and Vocabulary
- Instructions to file the form 843 and form 8316 to request a refund of SSN taxes (FICA) withheld in error
- How to Request an Individual Tax Identification Number (ITIN) During the Tax Season
- Information and Resources from the Office of Human Resources
- Global HR International Student and Scholar FAQs
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The Georgia 500 form has changed recently. Students are strongly recommended to use Sprintax to prepare and file your Georgia State taxes. Reminder: Sprintax will charge $25.95 for preparation of a state return for each state in which you worked.
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I am an amateur singer who simply loves music. I started learning how to sing and practicing when I was 5 year old. I also play Piano, Violin and Flute. I started all three when I was in elementary school.
My main instrument is Violin where I spent most of my time practicing it. My main job is in Executive Management and music, singing and playing instruments have been mostly a hobby for me.
I have informally taught private Violin lessons for years but this has been mostly on the side and during weekends. In retrospect and when I think about it, I could have make a living just by using the knowledge I have in music.
Oh well, I am happy with my current job and decided to continue that way.
I have started this blog to entertain all music lovers out there by providing news, information and anything fun I come across related to music, playing instruments and singing. Keep browsing and enjoy!


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Who Lives Here: Erica + husband + basset hound, Oliver
Location: Park Slope — Brooklyn, NYC
Size: 690 square feet
What is your favorite element of your Small & Cool home? Definitely our kitchen! Our cabinets go up to the ceiling, and we have more storage than we know what to do with (ok, don't hate me, but I actually have some EMPTY space in a few of them). I also love that because we are in an old building, the apartment was laid out for function; therefore, almost every inch of our place is usable space.
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What was one of the biggest challenges you faced in furnishing your Small Cool home? Our apartment faces our building's courtyard, so we don't have a ton of light coming in through our windows. We decided to paint our floors white to bring in some additional lightness, and I'm so glad we did! We also used 3 different shades of white paint (wall, ceiling, trim) to layer the light feeling. Because we are in a small space, we also made virtually every furniture and decor decision with storage in mind. We have one large walk-in-closet in our bedroom, but we knew that that would not be enough for us, so we converted that closet into a utility closet (installed IKEA Billy bookcases for quasi "custom" shelving) and then put Pax Wardrobes all along our bedroom wall. I love that they almost look built-in and again, we have so much space there for all of our clothes. The banquette in our breakfast nook (ordered from Ballard Designs and covered in one of their chocolate velvet fabrics) also has storage underneath the seats in each bench! We added custom shelving to our front coat closet, as well as a little broom closet in our kitchen, and we have tons of space in the white wall unit in our living room. Truth be told: I've never lived in an NYC apt with so much storage space and I gotta admit: it pretty much rules.
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the story: i went to middle school and high school with kristen. i can't remember exactly when we met, but i know i was so drawn by her great attitude and sassy outfits. we started a highly secretive club in the tenth grade that resulted in many an adventure. sadly, we were parted by our college choices, but she's living the dream at au.
your [soundtrack]: "your song" by elton john, "into the ocean" by blue october, "moonshadow" by cat stevens, "dark blue" by jack's mannequin, "us" by regina spektor, "can't go back now" by the weepies, "dog days are over" by florence + the machine (long before the glee cover), "girlfriend in a coma" by the smiths.
your [script]: the royal tenenbaums, wizard of oz, shawshank redemption, delicatessen.
your [rough draft]: the hunger games series, the bfg, invisible monsters, the chronicles of narnia, nancy drew.
your [shade]: copper has been my favorite color for years. it's metallic yet warm. it's a very charming color.
you [love]: sunny days, mountains, europe, converse, cooking, cranberry juice, and socks.
you [hate]: bathing suits, frappucinos, adult cartoons, carnations, humidity, and mashed potatoes.
your [escape]: i get in my bed, wrap up in a million blankets and pillows, and zone in front of the tube until i fall asleep. typically, i'm a pretty relaxed lady, so when i do go through these motions, i've had a pretty bad day or was in a hateful mood. and when i wake up from this nap of champions, i always feel like a king.
your [origins]: it's hard to explain my relationship with my hometown of montgomery, alabama, but in the last couple of years i've learned to love its southern culture.
your biggest [challenge]: following through with my promises to myself. i tend to turn on lazy mode sometimes, which make me lose sight of my priorities.
you want to [meet]: is it weird to say future me? oh, well. i wish i could meet the future version of myself, mostly so i could give myself advice about things i get confused of worried about now. oh, and zooey deschanel. i wanna be her best friend.
your [wildest] dream: to drop everything and go live in the woods as a recluse. no, really. i would be a full-time survivalist. it would be amazing.
your [pet peeves]: SMACKING. campus trends (i.e. nike shorts), and pointless anger.
your [website]: i used to have a blog. ad then i got two new ones and haven't updated them in forever, but i'm going to eventually.
your [last] purchase: other than lunch, i last purchased a scratch-off map for (my boyfriend) marion's birthday. basically, you scratch off the gold foil that's covering the countries that you've been to... like a lottery ticket. that seems like a really silly explanation, but that's the best i can do.
your childhood [ambition]: i wanted to be a chef like nobody's business. i watched the food network 24/7, and i said "BAM!" all the time. i guess it was cute. i made some killer strawberry milk, though.
your most [embarrassing] moment: one time, i slid on some gravel and fell on my face during a fire drill. a lot of people saw it.
your [location]: college is perfect for me. i'm at auburn university, and i'm totally in love with it.
[surprise] us: i want a whistle collection. and i get unreasonably jealous sometimes.
you [like]: that i'm almost always optimistic. i love being light-hearted and happy.. it gives me a reason to be positive everyday.
describe [yourself]: COLORFUL.
kristen, you are a work of art -- figuratively and often literally. you are glittery and bright and fun and insanely creative. you have the world's most infectious laughter; in fact, i often leave you with a face sore from smiling. you were just about my favorite part of high school -- you turned everyday into an adventure worth remembering. i love your free spirit, unbridled enthusiasm, and knack for abbreviations. you are a dazzlingly bright spot in my life. keep twinkling, darling.


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Base: Hofpürgl Hütte Gosaukamm – Dachstein range
Date: on demand
Days: 6
Persons: 1 – 2
Tour leader: UIAGM Mountain Guide
Equipment: → equipment-list-rock-climbing
Experience: basic climbing course or equal skills
Fee: upon request
Climbing the limestone range of the Dachstein and Gosaukamm. The Hofpürgl Hut is our base camp for the week. From there we start to our rock climbs in the Gosaukamm area or also to the close by Dachstein South Faces. We have many possibilities and you will love the climbs in great scenery and picturesque landscape. The climbs are not crowded and that makes it a great place for people who want to purely enjoy their passion.
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"Today we welcome Oracle's donation of code that has previously been proprietary to the Apache Software Foundation, it is great to see key user features released in a form that can be included into LibreOffice."
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We just have to be happy he didnt let it die.
Actually, I am a little annoyed that they did not.
LibreOffice has really taken off. The weaker OpenOffice.org is the better. Now LibreOffice is hampered by the OpenOffice.org anchor around it's neck.
I think this "donation" was done out of spite on Oracle's part and to advantage IBM (who use OO.org as the basis for Symphony). It has nothing to do with the community or the users.
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Khoja, Persian Khvājeh, caste of Indian Muslims converted from Hinduism to Islam in the 14th century by the Persian pīr (religious leader or teacher) Saḍr-al-Dīn and adopted as members of the Nizārī Ismāʿīliyyah sect of the Shīʿites. Forced to feign either Hinduism, Sunni Islam, or Ithnā ʿAshariyyah in order to preserve themselves from persecution, some Khojas, in time, became followers of those faiths.
The term Khoja is not a religious designation but a purely caste distinction that was carried over from the Hindu background of the group. Thus, there are Sunni Khojas and Shīʿite Khojas. Other Nizārī Ismāʿīlīs share the same beliefs, practices, and even language with the Khojas. However, one cannot enter the caste except by birth.
Khojas live primarily in India and eastern Africa. Every province with large numbers of them has an Ismāʿīlī council, the decisions of which are recognized as legal by the state. As Nizārī Ismāʿīlīs, Khojas are followers of the Aga Khan.


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Kiona Lawler joined Waveguide in 2013 as a CAD technician and design services associate. She assists designers with setting up drawing sheet sets, plotting documents and developing 2D/3D sketches to ensure Waveguide's submittals to architects and owners are clear and accurate.
Kiona holds a Bachelor of Arts in interior design from the Savannah College of Art and Design, which means she has skills we intend to put to good use next time we gussy up Waveguide HQ.
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