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BRAZIL, Ind. (WTHI) - Hundreds of thousands of federal employees have been impacted across the United States because of the federal government shutdown. Now, the city of Brazil is looking to help people locally.
News 10 spoke with Brazil Mayor Brian Wyndham. He says, "In our community, they are our friends, and they are our neighbors and we certainly want to do on the city's behalf, anything we can do to help."
Mayor Wyndham doesn't know how many residents are being impacted by the federal government shutdown. But, he knows they're out there, that's why he's made the decision to help.
Wyndham explains, "If in fact, it comes into play where somebody has some difficulty financially we certainly will not charge any late fees if they're over on their water and wastewater bill, that's what we're concerned with, and also the trash bill."
Mayor Wyndham says he's happy the city has the flexibility and ownership to waive the late fees. He adds this isn't the first time the city has done something like this.
Wyndham shares, "Before on shutdowns prior to even my term but there were some things, some concessions done, possibly at that time. But you know, none of them lasted like what this may."
Wyndham says it's the very least he can do for his community members that are facing hard times.
He explains, "It'd be pretty tough to be going to work every day and still spending the money that it cost to go to work, and the knowing you're not receiving any compensation until later down the road."
So for the sake of members in his community in beyond, Wyndham hopes the longest shutdown in U.S. History, will soon come to a close.
The Mayor says, "There's a lot of stress involved there and we certainly don't want to see that continue. So hopefully all the people at the top that make this decision will be able to get together and let's get these folks back to work and get them paid."
Wyndham says if you are one of the customers impacted by this, all you have to do is come to city hall, and show your federal I.D.
Mayor Wyndham shared if the shutdown were to go on long-term, he's also willing to work with customers to prevent shutting off utilities.
Something else of note during the government shutdown: The USDA says Indiana must now issue SNAP benefits for the month of February earlier than previously decided. Those benefits will now be issued this Wednesday, January 16th.
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I just saw a television ad for a sports programme in which one of the presenters rhapsodised "Sport defies borders!".
I don't understand this kind of thing. How could anyone's imagination be stirred, today, by the idea of transcending borders?
In our age of the internet, Starbucks, McDonalds, the increasing use of English as a worldwide lingua franca, the euro, international soccer, Hollywood movies, Facebook, international hedge funds, the UN, and cross-continental Muslim resurgence...how can we become excited about anything simply because it bypasses national boundaries? What is unusual or exciting about that?
Surely, today, what should excite us are rather those things that remain confined to a particular place or culture, those things that defy the harrowing winds of globalisation?

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So Microsoft has gone open source, well, that's old news if you ask me. I think that long time now Microsoft is not the devil and since the late 90's the time has changed with new giants on the scene.
If you want to develop using MS technologies (like C#) you can use the Visual Studio Express for free.
If you want to learn how to use their tools and libs, beside the MSDN, you can view movies on channel 9, or dedicated sites like asp.net/mvc
If you want to share your code or start your own open source project, you can use codeplex (or any other site like github)
If you want cloud services, you can use Azure (for this one you'll have to pay), unlike Google engine that is free for beginners plan
If you want to change their code, up until now – you can use your user vote or write an extension on your own. Or use one of their open libs like Enterprise Library or Prism.
From now on, most of their projects are open source and you can contribute code by yourself.
If you are building your own company, you can join the bizspark program and get full access to everything MS has to offer.
The beautiful thing about MS, is that they are always getting better. look at VS compare to eclipse. While eclipse is great VS is getting better and better in a fast pace with tones of features (like DB schema compare, architecture explorer, tons of extensions and alike).
Look at C# compared to Java. C# has lambda, anonymous types, async built in, tons of libs and every year or so we have a new version. on the other hand the Java community looks at Scala or other sourced to get better.
Look at Entity Framework that started with a lame ORM solution and now supports enums, more than 4 different programming models.
Yes, most of the new stuff comes from the open source community, and as always, MS takes the lead lingering behind but eventually giving a better, more well-formed solution. but that is only if you wanna wait for them. You/we/me can always take the lead and build our own libs and tools – but it's easier waiting for MS to do the job.
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TORONTO — Emergency crews are searching Lake Ontario for a Toronto DJ who fell overboard.
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A man who says he is the victim's uncle told reporters the missing boater is 27−year−old Partheepan Subramanium, an IT professional from Sri Lanka who also performs as DJ Brownsoul on the side.
The uncle also said he helped raise the boy since he was 10 years old.
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The SAF Japan Alumni Association: Inaugural Event
Since the establishment of SAF Japan, more than 2,050 Japanese students have participated on one semester or one year SAF study abroad programs. Taking this milestone into account, SAF Japan launched the SAF Japan Alumni Association on December 1st, 2012. An event was held in Tokyo at which five past SAF student participants were selected to present their ideas on the theme – Can the Internationalization of Japanese University Students Change Japan? Following the presentations, each student answered questions from the audience based on their experiences abroad. Attendees were able to vote for their favorite presentation, and Mr. Toshiki Okumura from Chuo University, who studied abroad at the University of Westminster in 2011, received the largest number of votes and won first prize. Following the student presentations, an SAF alumni who is currently working for a major Japanese corporation gave a keynote speech relating student internationalization and the future of Japan. A lunch reception was also organized and it provided students with an opportunity tonetwork exchange ideas.
The event was attended by SAF graduates/alumni, student applicants for Spring/Fall 2013 SAF programs, students who are in their initial planning stages of study abroad, and member university officials. In addition, SAF President Prof. John Belcher and Mr. Henry Oh, Director of SAF Korea, attended the event.
SAF Japan plans to expand and sustain the alumni association in cooperation with student volunteers and graduates for the benefit of student's development, and looks forward to further events in 2013 and beyond.
UBD's Discovery Year Connects with SAF
In a MoU signing ceremony on November 7, 2012, the Universiti Brunei Darussalam (UBD) joined the SAF International University Network. Founded in 1985, UBD is the oldest, flagship university of the small Sultanate of Brunei. The university (current enrollment approximately 3,000) recently established Discovery Year to facilitate personal, academic and professional growth opportunities for their students through community-based, international education and internship programs abroad.
Discovery Year began in 2011, and in 2012 55% of UBD undergraduates joined the program. UBD anticipates 80% participation in 2013, and SAF is honored that our International University Network will contribute to meeting the demand for expansion and quality programming.
It is SAF's great pleasure to begin our cooperation with UBD and its Discovery Year.
Meiji University Joins the SAF International University Network
SAF is pleased to announce that Meiji University has joined the Foundation as the 14th member of the SAF International University Network in Japan.
Meiji University was founded in 1881 as the Meiji Law School by a group of young, thirtyish lawyers: Tatsuo Kishimoto, Kozo Miyagi, and Misao Yashiro. Meiji University today is one of the country's most prominent private universities with nine faculties: Law, Commerce, Political Science and Economics, Arts and Letters, Science and Technology, Agriculture, Business Administration, Information and Communication and Global Japanese Studies. In 2013, Meiji will launch the School of Interdisciplinary Mathematical Science as its 10th School.
Meiji is a leader in the pursuit to globalize Japanese higher education. The university was selected for the Global 30 Project by the Japan Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT). The Global 30 Project provides funding to participant universities to internationalize aspects of their curriculum to increase international student enrollments and to support the development of joint international research projects. In addition, in 2012 Meiji's School of Political Science and Economics was selected to participate in MEXT's Promotion of Global Human Resource Development, commonly called Global 30 Plus. Recipients of Global 30 Plus funding are expected to increase outbound student mobility, and Meiji University will receive approximately JPY 600 million in grants for this project over the next five years.
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London PDP, September 8-12, 2012
SAF, with support from The British Council, was pleased to host a Professional Development Program (PDP) in London September 8-12, 2012. Twenty seven international educators, academics and SAF staff from China, Taiwan, Japan and Korea had the opportunity to visit the British Council; Queen Mary, University of London; University College London; Central Saint Martins College of Art and Design, University of the Arts London; and The Foundation for International Education (FIE). The PDP also included a tour of central London by Sean Simpson, a London Blue Badge Tour Guide. Member universities interested in participating on the next SAF PDP should be in contact with the SAF Country Office staff in Asia.
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The next GIC will take place in Singapore at the Grand Copthorne Waterfront Hotel, located on the banks of the Singapore River. The conference will revisit some of these most pressing and longstanding topics of the internship field, as well as exploring a variety of new issues that attendees bring to the ever-changing agenda. The conference theme; North, South, East and West: Internships at a Crossroad; will ensure a focus on how universities and partners in Asia are bringing fresh and exciting new ideas to the world of internships. Universities and partners in North America and Europe will bring more established practices for consideration and comparison.
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just like the Chaos Gate forum, the brilliant egotist of sparkling night skys, Falcon At shines his brilliance on the other forums. expect crap. --Falcon At 00:42, February 23, 2010 (UTC)
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I've yet to start on Arena thingies.The Apkullu logo is impossible for me to find. Any suggestions?--Falcon At 00:42, February 23, 2010 (UTC)
Definitely go with the last one for Net Slum. Arena looks fine, ditto News Capture. Taking Natsume out of the first one would be just fine. I'd rather see no Natsume than to see her shoehorned and made to look like she's playing second fiddle.--OtakuD50 22:20, February 24, 2010 (UTC)
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The following is a basic guide towards replacing the rear brake pads on an Audi S2.
It should not be considered as a replacement for the official Audi procedure. The brake system
is a critical safety feature and therefore no work should be carried out without
proper equipment and relevant adherence to the official Audi documentation.
No responsisbilty is accepted for anyone attempting this procedure by following the steps contained in these pages. This is intended as a guide only and all usual precautions should be heeded when attempting work on a motor vehicle. I cannot be held responsible for any damage sustained as a result of using these pages.
Tools needed are as follows:
1. 17mm socket with breaker bar or wheel brace
2. Jack
3. Axle Stand(s)
4. 15mm open ended spanner
5. 13mm spanner
6. Piston windback tool or VAG Tool 3272
7. Rear brake pads, Part number 4D0 698 451 A
8. Optional : 8mm allen key / driver
First step is to park the car on a level surface and chock the front wheels. Ensure the handbrake is off. While working on one side, the opposite side at the rear should also be secured.
Use a wheel brace or 17mm socket with breaker bar to loosen the wheel bolts. Jack up the car and secure using axle stand(s). Remove the wheel and place to one side. Wheel shown here is a 6 spoke Avus wheel with the centre cap removed.
With the wheel off, you will be faced with a view similar to this shown here. The caliper is in two sections.
The main body contains the piston housing, while the bracket holds the pads. The two sections are held together
by floating guide pins secured by bolts (arrowed).
Use the 13mm spanner in conjunction with the open ended
15mm spanner to loosen the guide pin bolts at the top
and the bottom of the caliper. The 15mm may be a tight
fit in which case I use an AF 5/8". The guide pins are
held with locking compound so may require releasing
agent to assist removal.
With the guide pin bolts removed, the caliper
can be prised apart to reveal the pads.
The old pads are supposed to lift out by hand.
From past experience, the pads are usually held
in securely by the dust and corrosion and will
probably need tapped out with a hammer.
It is optional to remove the pad carrier but good
practice. They are secured by 8mm allen key headed
bolts. They can be difficult to remove due to dirt
buildup so it is essential to clean the inside of
the bolt head before attempting removal. They are
also secured with a relatively high torque. I personally
use an allen socket driver with breaker bar to remove
them. A shock with a hammer before removal helps to
loosen the threads.
With the carrier removed the operation of the guide
pins should be checked. They should be free to move
with no stickiness or obstruction. If necessary the guide
pins should be lubricated with special guide pin grease.
This is available with any guide pin service kit.
The rubber guide pin boots should be checked for splits
or damage and replaced as necessary. It is worthwhile to
clean or file the edges of the pad runners to ensure that
the new pads to be fitted are free to move.
Before fitting new pads, the brake piston needs to be
returned to it's original position. Open the bonnet and
remove the brake fluid reservoir cap. This makes it easier
to return the piston into the housing.
Use VAG 3272 or a similar piston windback tool to turn
the piston into the housing. Note that the piston is
threaded so no attempt should be made just to push.
The piston needs to go all the way in to allow enough
clearance for new pads.
After the pads have been replaced, the footbrake should be
pressed several times with the car on the ground to reset
the rear brakes (make sure the cap is refitted to the fluid
reservoir). Under no circumstances should the handbrake
be operated prior to this.
The following specifications apply:-
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To Benjamin Franklin from Jonathan Williams, Jr., 28 March 1781
From Jonathan Williams, Jr.
ALS: American Philosophical Society
L'Orient March 28. 1781
Dear & honoured sir
I arrived here last Evening & agreeable to my Expectation found every thing that I had to do relative to the Marquis de la Fayette very well executed by my Clerk & the ship in the Stream all ready for Sea, as she has been some Days.
I have no Instructions relative to the final Departure of this ship & I should suppose your Dispatches necessary, it is for this Reason that I could not take upon myself either to order her to Sea or to Brest for should any misfortune happen to her in consequence of my giving such Orders I should never recover the Confidence of my Country nor perhaps rise out of the Censure which I should incur; Capt Barré has however saved me from this Apprension by making use of the Authority vested in him by Congress & absolutely ordering the ship to sea with him, she would in consequence have sailed to day but, the Wind being so very Strong, the Pilot would not venture to go through the Pass; Tomorrow will be the last Day so if the wind does not Change you may suppose her at sea with the Alliance.2 The Franklin & the Aurora will sail in eight or 10 days at farthest so that I think it would be well to send on immediately whatever Dispatches you may have.
I shall write what more occurs in the meantime remain as ever Yours most dutifully & affectionately
Jona Williams J
Addressed: a monsieur / Monsieur Franklin / Ministre Plenipotentiaire / des Etats Unis de / l'amerique septentrionale / en son Hotel a Passy / pres Paris
Endorsed: Ship to sail under Convoy of the Alliance.
Notation: J. Williams Mar 28 1781
2. The Alliance and Marquis de Lafayette had made their first attempt to leave the previous day, March 27, but were prevented by a sudden windshift. When Capt. Barry returned to shore, JW evidently introduced him to Moylan. JW expressed concern that the Lafayette had taken on more freight than he had authorized, and Barry promised to keep an eye on Galatheau, and to examine the cargo when it arrived. Barry tried again to sail in the afternoon of March 28, once the rain and hail had subsided, but Galatheau ignored his signal. On March 29 Barry's two signals, one just after dawn and another in the early afternoon, were likewise ignored. Furious, he boarded the Marquis de Lafayette and had words with Galatheau. The two ships were under way from the Isle de Groix before dusk. William Bell Clark, Gallant John Barry 1745–1803: the Story of a Naval Hero of Two Wars (New York, 1938), pp. 209–10.


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Leadership and Sales
Myron Carter
Myron is the President of REA,Inc. He has been with REA, Inc. since 1985 and holds a degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Tennessee at Knoxville. He is also an active member in the local chapter of ASHRAE where he is a past president.
Ken Seaman
Ken is a salesman and has been with REA, Inc. since 1997. Prior to his current position, he worked as a computer salesperson with IBM. Ken is an active member in the local chapter of ASHRAE and was the 2006 president.
Joe Thomas
Joe is a salesperson and has been with REA, Inc. for since 1995 years. Prior to his current position, he was the Building Automation System manager for Trane. Joe has a degree in Marketing from The University of Tennessee at Knoxville.
Wayne Doane
Wayne is a Sales Engineer with REA, Inc. Prior to his current position at REA, Inc., he worked as a Sales Engineer for Trane for 37 years. Wayne is a member of the local chapter of ASHRAE and has a Electrical Engineering degree from the University of Kentucky.
Hunter Morris
Hunter joined REA in 2016 and is an Outside Sales Engineer. He holds a degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Tennessee.
Bob Greeley
Bob joined REA, Inc. in January 2018. He is responsible for air distribution sales and support, in which he has over 30 years' experience. He is a graduate of the University of Tennessee.
Ethan Jeffers
Ethan joined REA, Inc. in December 2018 as an Inside Sales Engineer. He graduated from Morehead State University with a Mechanical Engineering degree.
Building Automation Controls
Service Department
Our Service Department provides factory certified start-up services, warranty services, and strategic preventive maintenance contracts. They have combined experience of over 70 years. They are well above average mechanically and with controls.
Parts Department
Kim Carter
Contact Kim Carter in our East Tennessee Parts Department for assistance.
Executive Secretary
Stephanie Cabage
Stephanie started with REA Inc. in May of 2008 and has been involved in multiple facets of REA. Stephanie is now the Executive Secretary. She has over 20 years of experience with bookkeeping, human resources, inventory management and other various business functions.
Carrie Paul
Carrie has extensive experience with corporate bookkeeping and is responsible for the daily finance management at REA.
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Being tasked with the job to update office procedures or a large project that affects multiple stakeholders and departments within the organisation is by no means an easy job. Even a change in office seating plans, carparks or filing systems can send the most productive and close-knit teams into a flurry.
The good news is there are some tricks to make it easier when rolling new policies and procedures.
1 – Listen, engage and influence
Before planning and starting any project, it is important to listen to others and gather their feedback. After all, it is hard to make changes based on assumptions. By showing that you need them to help make a difference will make it much easier down the track when the changes are rolled out.
Start by telling them about the goals and ideas around the project and what you need from them. Then sit back and watch them engage in the process.
A great tip here is to create a project team and have a "Project Champion" from each team to help with feedback and training down the track.
2– Make it an interactive process
Before you even start the process of rolling out a new process or changes it is important to get everyone on the same page. Evolution takes time so it is important to be open to ideas and improvements.
Interacting with other stakeholders and departments will show leadership and will show that you are listening to their ideas.
Ask them to provide you with their ideal scenario or draft on how they would ideally see the project work. It doesn't have to be a big job, so even a quick 15 -30-minute meeting (depending on how big the project is) with some butchers' paper works here.
New ideas can be found anywhere. You may hear something in a casual conversation, read something in a book, or over hear a conversation by the water cooler.
Try going beyond simply using traditional feedback methods to discover ideas.
3 – Provide training and manual
Once all the feedback is given and the project is ready to roll out providing stakeholders with a manual is always helpful. After all, it provides them with a resource to refer to and helps managers train their team.
The guide must be executed with the same diligence that was used to create it. This requires interaction, engagement, consistency, and communication.
Rolling out new projects will continue to evolve, so remember to consider new ideas while creating a culture of consistency.
Create a One Hour Meeting/Seminar for Employees
After the guide has been introduced, it is important that team members are trained in how to use it. To make the training and meeting more effective be sure to establish the outcomes that you expect and develop an agenda.
When the meeting begins, try to adhere to the agenda to ensure that the meeting stays on course and that people stay focussed.
4 – Delegate
"You can do anything, but not everything." ~ David Allen
Unless you have all the time in the world to roll the project out, a very small team or enjoy a large amount of stress, tapping into the "Project Champions", team leaders or managers who are responsible to those that need to follow the change will help ensure the process rolled out effectively.
Updating changes
Policies and procedures or changes to the project will inevitably change over time, which is why communication is so important.
Communicate the changes directly to them using formal and informal methods. Formal methods used to communicate change include email, meetings, and conference calls. Informal methods of communication include lunch, events, and casual conversations.
Be sure to use multiple methods of communication to reach as many employees as possible.
5 – Allow a changeover period
Evolution takes time and you can't help human error so be sure to allow a changeover period and time frame. Allow a good two months for people to change their habits but stay consistent with procedures.
Once procedures have been implemented, it is important that they are consistently followed. There are different tools such as checklists to ensure that the procedures are followed.
The most important factor in managing change is leading by example.
It helps to address inconsistencies or mistakes as they occur. If the leaders and people who created the policies and procedures do not abide by them, then there is little motivation for the other employees to do so.
What is your greatest tip to rolling out a new project or procedure? Share with us in the comments section below.


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Business confidence down
Business confidence has faltered over the September quarter, with the latest illion Business Expectations survey showing a general decline across forecasts for sales, profit and selling prices.
Simon Bligh, illion CEO
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"The threat of global trade conflicts is contributing to a renewed fall in business confidence. Trade risks have intensified over the past few months and business leaders, particularly those with a heavy focus on export markets, are watching these developments closely. Economic data also continues to remain mixed, both in Australia and abroad, and we are seeing leaders take a cautious approach to spending and investment in these uncertain times."
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I've often mentioned "my illness," mostly in passing, but I've never fully explained the condition. It's rare and many pulmonologists have little experience with it. It's called Chronic Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis (CHP) and here's some of what I've learned and how I manage it.
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North Queensland Conservation Council, based in Townsville, is a membership-based Environmental Non Government Organisation run by an elected Management Committee and supported by volunteers. Campaign Manager Tarquin Moon has worked for the organisation since early 2018 and is normally the first point of contact with the public.
Tarquin Moon - Campaigns Manager
Tarquin has always been interested in the environment, starting out with a love for Australia's unique animals and landscape. While studying environmental management at Griffith University in Brisbane, she started volunteering for the Wilderness Society on the land clearing campaign in 2003. She has travelled across Cape York twice working as an environmental campaigner supporting a world heritage nomination for the region.
Tarquin moved to Townsville with her husband and daughter in 2018 and finds it a wonderful place to live. From volunteer to environmental campaigner, Tarquin loves to share her passion for the environment and inspire people to use their power to make the difference!
Tarquin was appointed to the position of Campaigns Manager in mid-2018. Previous staff members have been known as "Coordinators" and in the last fifteen years have included Jeremy Tager, Carol Booth, James McLellan, Gail Hamilton, Wendy Tubman, Maree Dibella (2016-17) and Russell Kelly (2017).
Tarquin Moon
Crystal Falknau - Community Campaigner
Crystal joined the Management Committee in 2017, not long after arriving from Toowoomba where she had completed her Bachelor of Science in Environment and Sustainability at the University of Southern Queensland. During her studies, she developed a passion for environmental advocacy and joined the environmental movement.
Crystal acted as interim Co-ordinator from late 2017 to early 2018, returned to the Management Committee for most of 2018, and was appointed Community Campaigner in November of that year.
Crystal Falknau
Management Committee (2020)
Peter Hanley - President
Peter Hanley has lived in North Queensland for more than 30 years. His interests include human rights, social justice, sustainability and community development, with a particular penchant for creative performances to educate and inform. Peter is also a convenor of the Amnesty International Townsville branch and writes a blog, "True North".
Cam Leitch - Treasurer
Cam has a passion for promoting an ecologically sustainable future for our (one and only) Earth and is particularly interested in working towards reducing our greenhouse emissions and keeping coal in the ground. Cam retired from his job as a structural engineer in 2014 and so he now has more time to devote to his other pursuits, including being an active member of the NQCC Committee which he joined in 2017.
John Connell - Secretary
John has spent 30 years working with livelihood development projects in SE Asia, and has a strong commitment to ensuring everyone has a 'fair go'. This work has involved identifying 'entry points' and 'pathways' that engage both smallholder farmers and local government officials in change. These sort of skills might help NCCC in development of new public campaigns.
General Committee Members
Linda Davis
Linda is currently a teacher of science to migrants at Townsville State High School. Background in ecology and marine biology and worked in freshwater ecology for several years. With deep concerns for the state of our terrestrial and marine environments has supported NQCC for many years.
Dr Alastair Birtles
One of the founders of NQCC, Alastair returned to the Management Committee in 2018. He brings with him over forty years of experience in tropical research and over ten years of teaching marine biology and zoology in Great Barrier Reef environments. He has worked as a conservation officer/planner with the Queensland Parks & Wildlife Service and has also worked and taught in the areas of ecotourism, environmental management, integrated coastal zone management and ecologically sustainable tourism.
He is leader of the 20-year Minke Whale Project (conducting field studies since 1996) and other marine wildlife tourism projects; also tourism in protected areas, visitor management, interpretation and Aboriginal tourism – all aimed at enhancing tourist experiences, minimising impacts and developing more ecologically sustainable management practices.
He has worked extensively in developing countries, supervised over 100 Honours and postgraduates from 25 countries and has produced many publications and natural history films.
Dr David Kault
David moved to Townsville 45 years ago and joined NQCC 2 years later. He has worked both as a medical doctor and as a mathematician, but is now semi-retired and semi-self sufficient on a large tropical fruit garden just south of Townsville. In his younger days David was much more concerned about justice and equity for the current generation of humans living on earth, but with age his concerns have extended to future generations of humans and to non-human species. David is particularly concerned about development pressures in Northern Australia where much still remains of the beautiful natural world and where there is still much left to lose.
Natasha (Tash) Britton
Tash moved to Townsville from Bendigo with her partner in September 2019 and joined our Management Committee in January 2020. She is passionate about the natural environment and says becoming a vegan is the easiest thing she's ever done. With fourteen years of experience in the financial sector, her accounting skills are of great value to our organisation and to our Treasurer, Cam.
NQCC's task would be harder without the assistance of many other volunteers. If you would like to offer your skills for a short or long term, please click here.
We have a great team of about 20 volunteers who assist with events as they occur. We also want to acknowledge the wonderful contribution of regular volunteers:
Presiding over NQCC's Public Fund are Mary Vance, Sue Cole and Cam Leitch.
Malcolm Tattersall has been a website/IT volunteer for several years and a committee member intermittently since May 2017. He stepped down from the committee at the AGM to focus on the IT work.
Environmental conservation volunteer projects in North Queensland
Here is a directory of different groups providing volunteer opportunities with on-ground conservation or environmental projects in the local region:
Conservation Volunteers Australia projects in Townsville region – check this website to confirm correct dates, meeting location and contact details. Projects include Creekwatch (water quality testing and surveys), Friends of Cape Pallarenda Quarantine Station and native revegetation nursey.Read more
NQCC fundraising dinner a success
On Sunday 14th of August, NQCC hosted a fundraising dinner to celebrate our community of past committee members, donors, volunteers and staff. Additionally, former NQCC Coordinator Susan Brown was visiting Townsville after spending the past 11 years in Geneva working for WWF. We thought a dinner at the NQCC HQ would be a good opportunity for our community to gather.Read more


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Curly hairstyles are back again with a combination of new technology and innovation. Curls, tussels, waves and twists are simply a matter of convenience, less time, less investment and lots of fun. From those who have natural curls to those who apply curls for a stylish look, a range of hairstyles for curly hairs are available to suit all kinds of formal gatherings and informal get together as well. The only disadvantage of curls is that it is more prone to frizz and split ends, so one needs to take additional care of the curls.
Curls can be obtained using various tools available in the market. Hair rollers and rolling pins are the easiest way to add body and texture to the hair. They create soft and lasting curls that can be incorporated into a variety of styling options. Technology has also come up with different curling irons that are most effectively used today. Affordable, reliable and attractively designed curling irons can give just the required curls with minimum effort and fuss. Various irons used by professionals include the ceramic curling irons and the triple barrel curling irons. Travel curling irons, steam irons, brush curling irons, spiral irons, marcel irons and flat curling iron are various other irons that are widely available in the market.
From short to medium and long hair length there are various hairstyles for people with curly hairs. Through the years many women have emulated short curly hairstyles that are smashing and funky. Be sure to shampoo and condition locks and then use a ceramic curling iron to create bouncy curls, something that looks amazing. Other short hairstyles for curly hair include curly updos, wet bun, messy curls, loose curls, light waves and many more.
Apart from using curling irons these hairstyles can also be achieved using foam rollers, rag rollers, hook and loop style roller set and wet pin curl set. Medium length curls and long curly hairstyles can never compete with curly short hairstyles but yet there are women who prefer keeping mid length curly hairstyles and long curls with versatile styling options. The best style for long curly hairs includes an updo, loose ringlets or a pony tail. Long curly hair is difficult to maintain and requires frizz easers to give volume and texture to the hairstyle.


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Hard at work getting ready for my Final Postrgraduate Exhibition open to the Public on the 22nd September at School of Art, Aberystwyth, Wales
Observation of the Welsh Landscape begins to take form into a Painting that balances somewhere between the realms of figuration and abstraction.
I start off with small thumbnail sketches through direct observation and then work them into a composition. What happens from there is a response process. I begin to layer paint and just respond to the colours, marks and forms that have went before. The way I paint relies heavily on intuition, and there are times that I have to just trust in my process. This then creates a kind of constructed experimental landscape, that's organic and natural. I try to keep things gestural and expressive, to convey and essence of the landscape as well as translate the transient, fleeting nature of creation.
Untitled ll, acrylic on canvas, 6ft x 3.2ft, £210
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(see Paintings section for more info as well as other works)
"If you hear a voice within you say 'you cannot paint,' then by all means paint, and that voice will be silenced." -Vincent Van Gogh
Is this seat pictured above the best in Wales? Stunning views are featured at this Red Kite Bird Reserve, called Nant-Y-Arian just outside Aberystwyth, Ponterwyd in Wales. I took a trip down here with my friends at the beginning of November 2013 as it's a spot we always escape from the small town life that Aberystwyth has to offer.
We followed one of the trails, and found this seat, where I sat for approx. 40mins just looking. I took a few photographs to document the type of day it was, but there are very few times where I remember being so stopped in my tracks by the beauty of the land around me. The transience of the landscape, and the fleeting nature of it was very apparent to me that day, and I felt inspired to paint.
The next day, I began to paint a direct reaction to the landscape I had just seen and that was so fresh in my mind. From photographs and a few small thumbnail sketches to work from, I relied heavily on my instinct, intuition and memory. I adjusted and readjusted previous marks, responding to colour, form and what was left from before to build a constructed and experimental landscape. I wasn't interested in achieving a direct representation, but rather an impressionistic interpretation. I was chasing the 'essence' of the landscape. I wanted to portray how the landscape made me feel, I tried to keep it light, vivid and full of life.
My coursemate Kristy had a turn at reacting to marks that I had placed on the canvas. The result is a moody, landscape-esque type of painting. It balances somewhere precariously between figuration and abstraction.
Falling in love with paint all over again!


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Pacific Home Remodeling is one of the most established and reliable companies in Southern California, serving our community since 1999 with offices in Los Angeles, Orange County and San Diego. For additional home improvement tips visit this DIY home remodeling and home additions website. The same holds true for the construction industry, but unless contractors and their employees take the initiative to read trade journals, watch HGTV shows, attend trade shows and go above and beyond what is required, the industry as a whole is going to suffer and the biggest losers will be unsuspecting homeowners.
Click the contact us button and fill out the form to provide more details about your upcoming remodeling project. If you are insistent on carrying out the renovation work yourself at least take advise from a home financial expert who can help you budget your bathroom renovation costs down to the last penny. Family-owned and operated since day one, American Home Remodeling believes in doing things the right way the first time, so you don't have to deal with future problems.
While home remodeling can be an expensive affair, it is reasonable as compared to purchasing a new house. And don't get me started on the pricing games so many remodeling companies in Northern VA love to play. There are a number of specific building codes that apply to attics but a good remodeling contractor will be aware of them all and how to meet them effectively. His hands-on approach and commitment to making the entire remodeling process worry-free and enjoyable has helped him earn the respect of his customers. Don't be afraid to use your own ideas and put what you want into the room when redecorating your master bathroom.
The construction companies found here not only specialize in constructing new houses but also provide any kind of repair, remodeling or home improvement your house might require, accommodating almost every possible need in the market. As a result, you don't have to spend nearly as much money on your home remodeling project to make your house look fresh and new.
All your remodeling and home building requirements are handled by their licensed and experienced staff using the latest construction technology available. Kitchen remodeling is another popular reason that includes adding new designs, flooring, cabinet installation, lighting, counter-tops, fixtures and flooring. So if you are having your roof reshingled make sure that the roofing contractor includes the installation of ice and water shield in the quote. For the DIY crowd, nothing beats completing a home renovation on time, within budget and without forking over 20 to 35 percent for a general contractor. However, there are a few things you need to consider before opting for home remodeling.


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If you're endowed with an entrepreneurial spirit and a desire to be your own boss, it could be high time that you started your own business.
Singapore is the perfect country to flex your entrepreneurial muscle, having been named the best city for startups by Forbes. Having reviewed metrics including existing startups, quality of life, salary, cost of living and social security and benefits, Singapore saw off competition from the likes of San Francisco, Helsinki, Berlin and Stockholm to earn the top spot. With a wealth of talented tech employees and proximity to emerging Asian markets, Singapore is certainly an attractive option for any budding businessperson.
But which business ideas are most likely to succeed in the city-state? Here's our rundown.
Cleaning Company
Thanks to the technology boom, there is a surplus of addresses in Singapore that need cleaning services, whether its apartments, shops or office buildings. And as the population becomes more wealthy, hiring a cleaner becomes a luxury that more and more people can afford.
Starting a cleaning business requires minimal capital, but the opportunities for growth are enormous if you can find a dedicated team of staff and earn yourself a good reputation. If you are coming from the corporate world it is likely you will have plenty of contacts to get yourself started with your first clients and from there, your business is likely to grow on the power of word of mouth without needing to fork out for advertising.
Private tuition
As we know, Singaporeans are dedicated to learning and achieving, so what better business to start than a private tutoring company to help people achieve their goals. Maybe you are a talented violin player or speak fluent Spanish. Perhaps you're a maths whizz or you know your way around a history book. Whatever your skill or area of expertise, there are sure to be people who would love to learn from you.
The great thing about this business idea is that you could even start whilst still working your old job, fitting in your tutoring hours around your existing commitments. This gives you the safety net of your old salary whilst you get your business off the ground. Then, when your client base grows, you can say goodbye to your desk job and commit to more clients. A great place to start is on sites such as Tutor.com which allow you to post a profile to attract new clients.
Events Planner
The number of events going on at any one time in the city-state is mind-boggling. From birthday parties to weddings, funerals to corporate occasions, if you're a person with an organised mindset and a long list of contacts you're likely to do well as an events planner.
Once again, your client list will likely begin with friends and family or acquaintances but as you build a reputation you can begin to charge more for your services and take on larger and more high-profile events. Perhaps one day you can even hire a team of administrative or junior staff to help with the bigger events. The sky is the limit.
Similarly, if you've got an eye for a beautiful picture and know your way around a DSLR camera, your next business venture could be in photography. With all the events that take place around Singapore every day, you will not be short of work and chances to monetise your hobby.
Your business prospects are good, eventually, you will be able to hire a team to make taking wedding photographs or photographs at sprawling corporate events more time-efficient.
If you've always fancied the idea of selling products, or have spotted a niche in the market for a hard-to-find item, setting up an e-commerce business will be right up your street. Gone are the days of having to find and rent retail space and pay for expensive startup costs including shop fittings and huge amounts of product. With an e-commerce business, all you need to set up your own shop is a website. Sites like Squarespace make it easy to build your own customised shopfront online and start selling your products right away.
You can start small, buying limited runs of your favourite products before taking things up a notch once your first sales come in and you know what your customers love to buy. Marketing and social media will be essential here as you get your name out to your target audience. Be sure to offer flexible and fair returns policy and inexpensive delivery options to build trust with new customers and attract them away from the big-name retailers.
Dog Walking
If you're an animal lover who has always dreamed of leaving your stuffy desk job behind to spend more time outdoors enjoying nature amongst a gaggle of furry friends, then starting a dog walking company is a great choice.
With few skills required beyond a love of cute pooches, you could be earning up to S$21 per hour per dog to help out dog owners in the city-state. As Singapore is a city where the population works hard and often long hours, there will likely be many dog parents who need your help in caring for their furry companion.
Much like a cleaning company, though you may start small walking the dogs of friends and acquaintances, you will soon grow your business by word of mouth and could be hiring staff to handle your workload before you know it.
(By ZUU online)
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nickthegreek31ParticipantAugust 27, 2018 at 4:02 pm #182801
My name is Nick, I am a gay man and I've been living in London since 2014. I had 2 LTR in my life from 15 till 26 but I'm single since I moved to London. I have tried everything but still nothing. I have been trying online dating for a long time but I had bad experience so I stopped it. I started going to gay meet ups to meet people (easy to speak to people cause I'm friendly, sociable &people instantly like me) but no interest from them most of the times. My desire to make a relationship makes me preject I'm in relationship with men I meet but I don't even know them well. I've started psychotherapy but almost after a year my personal life is still the same. Recurring failures especially from January made me lose my confidence, feel down, lose interest for activities etc. People are always telling me you will find someone when you least expect it but I think is a good idea to start getting used to the idea I'll be single forever. Any advice would be nice.
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dashingscorpioParticipantAugust 31, 2018 at 2:18 am #183168
People who {enjoy being single} usually end up in relationships. Being happy tends to attract people.
What others mean about finding love when you least expect it is because one stops making it a "priority".
They focus on their career, traveling, going out for the purpose of having FUN, socializing with friends and family.
There's just as many people who are tired of being married or in relationships. It's one of the reasons why so many people cheat. "The grass is always greener on the side you water." – Michelle Obama
As for online dating remember nothing happens until you say "yes". Online dating sites/apps are a (tool) for meeting (new) people.
Much like a fork is a tool for eating. It can be used to eat a garden salad or a slice of double fudge chocolate cake.
However no obese person would ever blame their fork for their weight gain! And yet people with bad online dating experiences will blame the industry for choices THEY made. It's on you to have a mate selection process.
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franktParticipantOctober 14, 2018 at 8:21 pm #187007
I once i asked a friend of mine what their thought was to the idea "you find someone when you least expect it." Their thought was this. There are so many people, doing so many different things, at different times, at different places, and for different reasons. So, in all of that activity, it is highly possible. They can come from a direction that you were not looking. I met my ex when i was out at the bar with my friends. I did not go to the bar with the purpose of looking for a bf. I did not want a bf from a bar. My friends asked him to come over and sit next to me. We talked and exchanged phone numbers and he became my bf. He is my ex now. He was my bf for 14 years. We broke up 4 years ago. I live in the United States. If you lived here, i interested in talking. I am single too.
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Bowie and Fanny run a hair saloon in Shenzhen. Customers Wah and Chun want to chase Fanny. One day Fanny was murdered in the saloon. Wah and Chun are arrested as murder suspects. A police officer, Angie, works as undercover in the saloon and she lives with Bowie. Angie is charming that attracts a lot of customers. With this advantage, she takes related information from the customers. A rich guy Fai and a barbarous guy Ho want to chase Angie that they always have fight. Chun is released because he has evidence to prove himself is somewhere else when the murder happened. Chun tries to date Angie too. There are some other suspects on this murder case. Bowie alerts Angie not to trust the men, and he cares about her very much.
Fai and Ho invite Angie to a nightclub, but they have a fight during the date with Angie. Ho was murdered at that night. Fai becomes the prime suspect. Chun gives Angie a necklace to show his love, but he refuses to disclose anything about Fanny. He seems has difficulties in telling the story. Bowie is very upset about Chun, and tells Angie not to trust the one who flirt around. Bowie makes joke about marrying Angie. Madame Fok's daughter Mei Ling is lost, she asks the police to find her daughter. During the investigation the police finds out that Mei Ling worked in the saloon and stayed together with Bowie too before she is lost.
At the same time, Angie discovers her lost necklace at Fanny's room. While Angie wants to report this incident to the police, her face is covering by a tranquillizer handkerchief...


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Elder Abuse
Adult protective Services (Contra Costa) www.co.contra-costa.ca.us/Adult-Protective-Services 877-839-4347
Alameda District Attorney www.alcoda.org
CANHR (California Advocates for Nursing Home Reform) canhr.org CANHR helps people deal with issues related to nursing homes, Medi-Cal planning, conservatorships, and elder abuse. They have a lawyer referral service available, as well. 800-474-1116 or 415-974-5171
California State Attorney General's Office 800-952-5225
Contra Costa County District Attorney
Elder Financial Protection Network 415-897-9393
Legal Assistance for Seniors 510-832-3040
Long Term Care Ombudsman 925-646-2070
National Do-Not_Call Registry 888-382-1222
Public Guardian's Office(Contra Costa) 925-646-2901
The Elder Law Center serves those 65 and older who need pro bono representation for financial elder abuse matters. 866-543-8017
Contra Costa County Bar Association Lawyer Referral Service The CCCBA maintains a panel of attorneys who take on elder law matters for low income individuals. 925-825-5700
Health Care
Hospice of the East Bay Offers a variety of support groups and workshops for people experiencing grief and loss after the death of a loved one. Individual grief counseling for Hospice families is also available. All groups and workshops are offered without fee and require preregistration. 925-887-5678
In Home Support Services (IHSS) 800-510-2020
John Muir Health offers a wealth of health-related and other resources to seniors. 925-947-3300
Mt. Diablo Center for Adult Day Health Care (Pleasant Hill) 925-682-6330
The Cancer Support Community Offers free support, education and stress management for cancer patients and their family and caregivers, including general support groups for all types of cancer patients as well as cancer-specific groups, support groups for caregivers and life after cancer. Groups meet at the Wellness Community in Walnut Creek. 925-933-0107
Health Insurance
HICAP Appointments The Health Insurance Counseling Advocacy Program (HICAP) offers its services free to anyone on Medicare or at least 60 years old with questions about health insurance coverage. Appointments are available the second Wednesday and the fourth Tuesday of every month. Appointments are required.
HICAP (Health Insurance Counseling & Advocacy) 800-510-2020
Medi-Cal/Food Stamp Service Center 866-663-3225
Senior Housing
How to evaluate a residential care facility
How to file a complaint about a residential care facility
John Muir Senior Services 925-947-3300
Residential Care Guide (CANHR)
Local Organizations
Adult Day Services Network of Contra Costa 925-682-1000
Alzheimers Association of East Bay 800-272-3900
Family Caregiver Alliance 800-445-8106
Senior Helpline Services - Rides for Seniors 925-284-2207
Meals on Wheels 925-937-8311
Statewide Senior Services Information 800-510-2020
John Muir Senior Services 925-947-3300
Mt. Diablo Center to Adult Day Health Care Provides quality, structured day recreation and therapy services for the frail elderly, disabled adults, and adults with Alzheimer's and related dementia. Serves family members and other caregivers through support groups, educational seminars and referral services. 925-682-6330
Senior Outreach Services Home-chore registry, Meals on Wheels, Friendly Visitor Program, Senior Nutrition and care management. 925-937-8311
Senior Peer Counseling 925-521-5640


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Paul Minos Sonnier
Paul Minos Sonnier passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 12, 2018 at his residence in Mississippi with his family at his side at the age of 92. He was born January 13, 1926 in Delcambre to the late Orgar and Ida Broussard Sonnier, and was the fifth of ten children. Paul was a patriot of his beloved country, proudly serving in the Navy during World War II. He served aboard the USS LCI (G) 458 and was found worthy of membership in The Ancient and Sacred Order of the Golden Dragon, as well as the Solemn Mysteries of the Ancient Order of the Deep. He received two battle stars as well as a Presidential Unit Citation and was Honorable Discharged from his duties May 21, 1946. After his military service Paul worked for Freeport Sulphur Company in Port Sulphur and later became a tugboat captain until his retirement. Those days of his retirement were spent doing the things he loved best, spending time with family and friends and enjoying life. He will be remembered for his kind words and inviting smile and for treating everyone as a friend. He leaves a legacy of love that will live on in the hearts of all who knew and loved him. Those left to cherish his memory include his children, Ida Sonnier, Donald J. Sonnier (Cathy), Annette Gardemal (John), Patrick M. Sonnier (Kimberly), Joni Sonnier (Stephen); his daughter-in-law, Zyra Sonnier; 15 grandchildren, Haley Spahr, Jamie Hebert, Zyra Randolph, Trisha Guyon, Charlotte Lee, Jessica Prather, Jeremy Sonnier, Brooke Millien, Brock Sonnier, Bryce Sonnier, Brenda Owen, Samantha Owen, Jodi Sonnier, Brett Sonnier; numerous great grandchildren; and his brother, Irving J. Sonnier. Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Ralph Sonnier; his grandson, Patrick Sonnier, Jr.; and his brothers and sisters, Ed Wilfred Sonnier, Edgar "Bee" Sonnier, Thelma "Sis" Delahoussaye, Loveless "Love" Saunier, Percy Sonnier, Edia Dubois Geoffroy, Ophelia Schexnayder and Elma "Noon" Crawford. Members of the family served as pallbearers. A Mass of Christian Burial celebrating the life of Paul Minos Sonnier was held on Saturday, August 18 2018 at Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church. Fr. Buddy Breaux was the celebrant. Mr. Sonnier was laid to rest following the Mass at Our Lady of the Lake Mausoleum. Military honors was also rendered by the United States Navy. A rosary was said for Paul, and a gathering of family and friends followed afterward. To view the online obituary and to share memories of Mr. Sonnier, please visit his memorial page at www.evangelinedelcambre.com.


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Watching the rise of Al Sands' Professional Boxing Career has been an exciting ride. Less than three years ago he was coming off a tough loss, a loss to a boxer he should have beaten. Today he stands tall as a headlining boxer with an incredible following that gets stronger with every match. He has literally fought his way into the shoes of a Main Event fighter in the time it takes many boxers to simply get their career going. Why has he passed them all up as a headliner and a top ranked boxer? The answer is not what Sands brings to each fight. It's not his athletic ability, his knockout power, or even the lightning-fast speed of his punches. Nope. It's what he represents every time he steps into the ring that attracts people in mass numbers to watch him fight out his dreams.
Al Sands represents what a person can do with their life when they focus on a dream and work hard to see it through. He walked into the boxing gym after being curious about fight sports. He fell in love with boxing and quickly showed promise. Getting started at twenty, he was older than most beginning boxers. But that didn't stop him from dreaming of great things. Sands boxed a handful of amateur matches, and beat many boxers with much more experience than he. Entering the Golden Gloves tournament, he cleaned out the upper midwest region and earned a trip to the national level.
He then turned pro and began to chase a new dream of becoming a world champion. Sands felt on top of the world and let the life of the sidelines get to him, leading to his only professional loss. His dreams seemed temporarily derailed until he chose to dig deep inside and get real with himself. He cleaned his life up, and surrounded himself with positive people he trusted. He worked on ridding himself of the impurities that held him back from being the best version of him. He chose to lead a sober life and take complete responsibility for his actions. No excuses.
However, life didn't simply get easier after that. The tough decisions were made, but now it was time for the hard work that would follow. He and his friend and former gym mate, Zach Walters, joined together on a quest to get as far into boxing as possible. Not knowing a lot about the business side of things, Walters began making phone calls and negotiating the path for Sands to take on his journey further into pro boxing. With a little luck, a lot of determination, and countless hours in the gym, they lit a fire behind their efforts.
There began to be a craze of attention around their moves and things began to grow. The fights got tougher and the scale of the events became bigger and bigger. Walters was getting spread thin with his growing responsibilities, but he didn't want to short the attention needed to keep Sands prepared. It was at this point when Walters and Sands reached out to Chuck Horton to join the journey. Horton was Walters' trainer, and together they had great success in the ring. This addition was the missing piece to the team, enabling Sands' career to continue growing.
The next chapter in this story will be written with another big fight on October 25th at Black Bear Casino in Carlton, Minnesota. Chuck Horton has been the leader in training camp, while Walters has been at the helm matching fights and setting up the card. Sands has been focusing on preparedness for his final story in the 2014 ledger of his career.
Black Bear Casino will one more time fill up with eagerly awaiting faces cheering in support of their local hero. He is fighting to spread a message of hope to those that want to give up. A message of encouragement needed for the user to quit living in the bondage of addiction. He fights to show that just because you were dealt certain cards in life does mean that you have an excuse to live a subpar life. Each fight is another chance to say, "Regardless of the cards I've been dealt; I will NOT give up!" That is why he's on top in spite of all the other deserving up-and-comers out there. And the fans? They will cheer for him not just because of his skills and what he brings into the ring as an athlete, but what his success represents. It's why Al Sands fights.
Authors: Zach Walters and Roxanne Wilmes
Please check out Chuck Horton's other sites to discover more information on boxing and self-defense.


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I would suggest that there is nothing wrong with rewriting your URLs if you do it properly. The fact of the matter is that while Google may now appreciate dynamic URLs, for the user or the Searcher, static URLs will ALWAYS be preferred. Static URLs are cleaner and easier to remember. Not to mention an effectively created URL can be a great indicator of the subject matter of a web page. Let's say that you sell widgets and that you have a page on how ro repair red widgets. As a searcher looking to find information about repairing red widgets, would you prefer to find a nice static appearing URL in the search results of Googleo or Yahoo or ASK?
Maybe something like:
vs an ugly looking dynamic URL with a long query string?
Frankly if presented with the choice, most users will click the shorter, cleaner static URL.
Google's comments about not rewriting URLs is most likely geared towards those not familiar with URL rewriting. For a novice site owner or Webmaster, URL rewriting can be tricky and if done incorrectly can make a mess of your URLs and site architecture.
So what should you do? Well let's remember one thing. As cool as Google is, they are not the Gospel when it comes to web design, site architecture and search. While they are adominant player in Search, they're not the only game in town. Communicating to the masses that "dynamic URLs are fine" and "avoid rewriting URLs..." simply because Google can handle dynamic URLs is one thing, but what about the other search engine crawlers out there? What about Yahoo or MSN Live Search or ASK or AOL?
When planning out your site architecture here are four items to consider:
Think of a logical structure for your site content
. Translate this into your URLs.
Think of scalability
- create a system where you can easily add pages (URLs) to your website.
Shorter is better
- shorter URLs tend to resonate better with users and searchers
Static URLs will generate more click throughs
- Isn't this what you want? You want your pages to rank in the search engines so that they show up in the search results for a given query. From there you want the user to click on your result over that of your competitor or any of the other results that are ranking.
So while Google has changed their stance on dynamic URLs, we would suggest that any time you have an opportunity to make your URLs static as opposed to dynamic, do it. The other search engine spiders will thank you. More importantly the Searcher will thank you.
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