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Full name: Hajduk, Sylvester Paul
Army Serial No: 36205353
Enlisted: March 25, 1941 (Milwaukee, Wisconsin)
Born: December 22, 1912
Died: February 26, 1999
Buried: Wood National Cemetery Milwaukee, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, Section: 6 / Site 165, buried March 4, 1999
Pfc. Sylvester P. Hajduk, K Company, 2nd Infantry Regiment, 5th Infantry Division joined his outfit while the unit was on Iceland in 1942. In August
1943 the Division moved from Iceland to Tidworth Barracks, England then in October 1943, to Northern Ireland for advanced training for the invasion of France. The 5th Division landed in France on
July 9, 1944 at Utah Beach, Sector Sugar Red. It was assigned to the V Corps, First Army, and relieved the 1st Infantry Division in the Caumont area. The division launched its first attack on
Vidouville (Hill 183) on 26 July 1944 as part of Operation Cobra (Normandy Breakthrough, 25–31 July 1944).
Regarding to Ausby L. "Shorty" Clements, who was a Sergeant in K/3-2 Infantry, Sylvester Hajduk was a scout and scouted for him. During the battle of Vidouville, which was the first major battle, Hajduk and his fellow scout de Hogg got shot on July 30, 1944 for what Hajduk got a Purple Heart.
Here the story regarding Hajduk getting shot as seen by Sergeant Clements:
Years prior, large mounds of rock and dirt were formed, which created the boundaries of each small field. This was called the hedgerow country. Trees had begun to grown on top of the mounds.
The Germans had dug gun emplacements in each of those fields, and the Germans couldn't be seen due to the mounds and growth. My squad was to lead the attack for the 3rd Platoon. Two scouts (Hajduk was the second one) and I went through a hole in the hedge and went over the hedgerow, then turned left for 15-20 yards to the next fence row, then turned right.
We had gone about 25 yards, when both of the scouts were wounded. When I turned around to see where the rest of the guys were, no one was following us. I went back to the hole in the fence and went over, and I heard a burp gun (German MP40) go off, and knew it was close. I was angry because no one was helping us – the Lieutenant had stopped the others from following. When I sat down, where my pant legs were bloused over my leggings, the pant legs were shot to ribbons.
I was not allowed to go back to help the wounded scouts. About ½ hour later, another outfit was brought in to relieve the whole company. I never knew for sure what happened to the scouts – not knowing whether they lived or died. I always felt bad about it, but knew I could not dwell on it in order to continue to do my job.
When Ausby Clements heard from me, it was the first time he knew that Hajduk had returned to duty. He still doesn't know about what happened to the other Scout
As Hajduk has 5 Battle Stars, which indicates that he participated in all Campaigns fought in Europe by the 5th Infantry Division, it must be assumed, that this wound was not so severe that he went out of action. However, regarding to his obituary of February 28, 1999, Hajduk was a disabled veteran of WW2.
Photos above (taken by Jerry Dutscheck):
Sylvester P. Hajduk final resting place:
Wood National Cemetery Milwaukee, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, Section: 6 / Site 165
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Sylvester P. Hajduk's medals

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Nigeria records N1.3trn telecom sector investment in 7 years
Yar'Adua, who disclosed this in Abuja while declaring open the sixth annual conference of the Commonwealth Telecommunications Organisation (CTO), expressed his determination to accelerate ICT infrastructure development with the aim of further boosting the growth of the sector.
This is coming as Dasuki Nakande, minister of state for information and communication, explained why government decided to fully privatise Nitel, stressing that "the particular transaction that sold Nitel to Transcorp did not work as planned and there were hitches in the share purchase agreement."
Yar'Adua who was represented by Yayale Hammed, secretary to the government of the federation (SGF), noted that "the telecommunication sector in Nigeria has witnessed major structural changes and monumental growth in the past few years."
He described Nigeria's telecommunication sector as one of the fastest growing in the world, which has witnessed "a quantum investment of $11 billion" in the last seven years."
The president observed that the sector had grown "from a teledensity of 0.73 in 2001 to 38.09 in 2008; with installed capacity of about 95 million; close to 60 million active lines with about 60 percent coverage."
While lamenting that "these positive indices notwithstanding, the sector is still faced with a very real challenges," the president said within the context of his administrations' holistic commitment to physical development as outlined in the seven-point agenda, government would accelerate ICT infrastructure development with the aim of further boosting the growth of the telecommunications sector in Nigeria.
He noted further that from a global perspective Nigeria endorsed the institution of an open and stable telecommunications policy framework that support effective global and regional alliance partnerships; "and one which equitably places the benefits of ICT at the disposal of our common humanity."
John Odey, minister of information and communications, said bridging the digital divide could only be accelerated through the promotion of stable telecommunications networks and a responsive regulatory regime that would galvanise all stakeholders to participate in the delivery of ICT benefits.
The minister, who noted that Nigeria and Africa in general were experiencing exponential growth in the sector, however said the strategic global agenda in the industry was increasingly focused on social inclusiveness in leveraging the benefits and opportunities that this new era of possibilities present in Africa.
He however warned that Africa must fully embrace digital opportunities to be an integral part of the emerging global knowledge and information society.
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NIH Roadmap
New Roadmap Emphasis Areas for 2008
The Roadmap Begins
Soon after becoming the Director of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), in May 2002, Elias A. Zerhouni, M.D. convened a series of meetings to chart a "roadmap" for medical research in the 21st century. Since its inception, the NIH Roadmap for Medical Research has been an "incubator space" for programs that, due to their cross-cutting relevance and/or complexity, warrant concerted attention from NIH as a whole. The initiatives have been jointly funded by all Institutes and Centers (ICs) via the NIH Common Fund, and all of the initiatives are collectively planned and administered by trans-NIH teams.
The First Initiatives
After considerable consultation with internal and external communities, NIH funded the first set of Roadmap Initiatives in fiscal year 2004. The activities that emerged from this first group of initiatives are deepening our understanding of biology, stimulating interdisciplinary research teams, and reshaping clinical research. The reshaping of the clinical research enterprise is intended to accelerate medical discovery, increase the number of clinician scientists, and enhance the participation of communities of clinicians in clinical research.
Out from the Incubator
This first cohort of Roadmap initiatives will gradually transition out of the "incubator space" by fiscal year 2014. To draw new projects into the incubator, NIH began a process of soliciting new ideas for the next set of Roadmap trans-NIH strategic initiatives for funding consideration in fiscal year 2008.
Criteria for New Roadmap Initiatives
Recognizing that the NIH Institutes and Centers (ICs) frequently and regularly collaborate to fund research, the IC Directors established special criteria for initiatives to be funded via the Roadmap. The criteria that potential Roadmap initiatives must meet are as follows:
The New Idea Solicitation Process
Through the summer and fall of 2006, NIH solicited ideas for initiatives that meet these criteria from: (1) external panels of scientific consultants; (2) from the internal NIH community and, (3) from the broad stakeholder communities
The Office of Portfolio Analysis and Strategic Initiatives (OPASI) Facilitates the Process
To facilitate the prioritization of ideas, OPASI coordinated a programmatic review of the submitted ideas concerning their responsiveness to the criteria. In addition, to further inform the decision-making process, OPASI and the ICs worked together to provide a preliminary assessment of the currently funded portfolio of research related to several of the broad areas highlighted by the ideas.
Informed by this analysis and following extensive scientific discussion, the IC Directors selected thirteen broad areas that will undergo further concept development over the upcoming months. During concept development, these broad areas will be refined web design atlanta ga into specific initiatives, keeping in mind the Roadmap criteria. Although these areas are very broad and many possible initiatives may be envisioned, those that move forward will be expected to have a transformative impact on the way science is conducted.
Possible Topics for Major Roadmap Initiatives
The IC Directors have selected five topics to be developed for further consideration as Major Roadmap Initiative Proposals:
Also, the IC Directors recognized that other concepts highlighted through the idea nomination process are potentially important. However, they are not appropriate at this time for selection as major Roadmap Initiatives. These areas were designated for development through smaller pilot studies proposals:
More Opportunities for Trans-NIH Coordination
In addition, other areas of research that were not selected for further development as potential Major Roadmap Initiative Proposals were highlighted as areas where additional information would be useful in determining next steps. The Roadmap idea gathering phase highlighted issues within each of these areas that the ICs may need to address, but more information concerning the current research portfolio and efforts to coordinate activities in these areas is needed. The question to be determined is whether current administration of research in these areas is optimally coordinated or whether additional efforts are needed. Therefore, Roadmap Coordination groups will assess current efforts in the following areas, and if deemed necessary, will propose activities that the NIH may undertake to foster collaborations across organ systems or disease areas:
Planning for the Future
Finally, the Roadmap idea nomination process highlighted areas where broad strategic thinking and planning are needed to fully address the needs expressed by the community. For these areas, groups will work with members of the broad community over the course of several months to articulate a coherent plan that could involve possibly restructuring of existing programs, assessing the efficacy of different types of programs, or development of new initiatives. These Roadmap Strategic Planning Activities will be focused on the following topics:
Determining Funding Priorities
Plans for each of the above will be developed over the next few months with input from a Council of Councils which will be an Advisory Council composed of members from Advisory Councils for all ICs and from the Council of Public Representatives. The plans will then be reviewed by IC Directors in order to determine Roadmap funding priorities beginning in fiscal years 2008 and 2009.
These plans will receive final review and priority recommendations in late Spring, 2007 by the IC Directors before being forwarded to the NIH Director, who will consult with the Advisory Committee to the Director before selecting the new Roadmap initiatives in Summer/Fall 2007.
Announcing ResultsNIH anticipates posting a description of the new initiatives as well updates on Coordination and Strategic Planning activities on our website (http://nihroadmap.nih.gov) at that time.


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Indian leg of the IPL to begin from 2 May
MUMBAI: There is good news for Indian cricket fans, who were left disheartened after the news hit that the first 20 matches of this edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) will kick-off in UAE.
IPL is set to return to Indian shores on 2 May for the remaining 36 matches, including four play-offs, which will be played in the home-leg.
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) after having successive discussions with the authorities at home, decided that the IPL can be played at home beginning from 2 May. The first leg of the IPL will be held in UAE from 16 to 30 April due to the general elections in India.
In the home-leg, each franchise will play nine matches and five of the eight teams will be playing at least four matches in their home stadium.
Chennai Super Kings will play two matches at Ranchi, while Kings XI Punjab will play two games at Cuttack. Rajasthan Royals will play four matches at Ahmedabad. There will be no matches on 1 May and 17 May.
The schedule of the UAE leg has also been tweaked to suit the franchises. The evening match slated for 26 April in Abu Dhabi, between Kings XI Punjab (KXIP) and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), will now be designated as a home match for the Knight Riders and the 28 April match in Dubai, between Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) and KXIP, will be designated as a home game for Kings team.
"Following on from the launch of ticket sales for the UAE leg today (3 April), I am pleased that we are now able to confirm the dates for the rest of the season," said BCCI-IPL interim president Sunil Gavaskar in a press statement.
"It is great news that the fans back home in India will be able to watch a large part of the Pepsi IPL 2014. Given the various challenges and the logistical complexities, we have spent a considerable amount of time in crafting a balanced schedule," he added.
IPL governing council chairman Ranjib Biswal said, "We are delighted to have the season back in India at the start of May. Organising an event of this scale at multiple venues in two countries is an enormous organisational undertaking and we are very grateful to the Government of India, the Ministry of Home Affairs and the police authorities in the various states for their support."
Hosting IPL involves elaborate planning on several fronts, logistics included and it is critical that there is surety on the availability of the match venues, for a tournament of this magnitude. The BCCI has tried to work with various franchises and stakeholders to get confirmations to host matches in the cities.
The Rajasthan Royals have indicated to the BCCI that they are pleased to play their four home matches of the India leg of the 2014 season, at Ahmedabad, to avoid any uncertainty to their home matches. KXIP and CSK will be playing some of their home matches outside Mohali and Chennai respectively, due to non-availability of their home venue, for a large portion of May 2014.
Looks like the IPL will continue to look at as many venues as possible to play the tournament in forthcoming seasons, and that's a good sign for smaller states and regions to come to the forefront.


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YEARS ago I was a regular cava drinker. I couldn't help it; cava was the cheapest sparkling wine around. Our graduate-student parties and celebrations seemed incomplete without numerous bottles of Freixenet Cordon Negro Brut scattered about the room, reflections of dancing candlelight absorbed by the black matte finish of the bottles.
Despite these fond memories, I have never been the biggest fan of cava. While repeatedly I have seen it cited as an excellent value, the rock-bottom prices never justified the absence of pleasure I experienced. Served chilled, I thought, it was merely cold and bubbly, with little zest or energy. It seemed to lack the sparkling joy of prosecco, or the intrigue of the various crémants, the sparklers of France outside Champagne. In the hierarchy of sparkling wines, I had cava down around the level of the sekts of Germany. Their appeal has long escaped me, too.
All I needed, though, was one transcendent moment. It came at a recent wine-panel tasting, with one mouthful of a vintage cava; in particular, Gramona's III Lustros 2001. Its elegant, creamy, nutlike flavors, reminiscent of aged Champagne, demonstrated not only that cava has far more potential than I had given it credit for, but also that my experience with good, carefully made cava has been sadly lacking. Oh, did I mention that the Gramona was a $60 bottle? Maybe not so cheap, though still possibly a good value.
In our tasting, we sampled 20 cavas, and the III Lustros was far and away the most expensive bottle we opened. The next most expensive was, by comparison, a mere $27, while 10 of the bottles cost less than $20. Yet we found quite a few cavas that exceeded my expectations.
For the tasting, Florence Fabricant and I were joined by Kerin Auth, an owner of Tinto Fino, an East Village shop specializing in Spanish wines, and my friend Rafael Mateo, the proprietor of Pata Negra, a ham-and-tapas bar, also in the East Village.
While I do now feel capable of finding some satisfying bottles, as well as one mind-blowing cava, I can't say I was won over completely. Too many bottles lacked a sense of energy and vivacity. The ones I liked best, except for our excellent top two, were simple and direct. The good ones were refreshing, but simplicity without that lively savor can wear thin.
One problem, it became apparent, was that some of the bottles did not seem fresh. Kerin and Mateo, who have both spent a lot of time in Spain, thought that the quality of the cava shipped to the United States tends to be much lower than what they are used to drinking in Spain.
"Not being in Spain really affects how you feel about these," Mateo said. "It's just not the same product as you get in Spain."
That might partly be a result of context, the way the wonderful, inexpensive red wine you drank in that romantic trattoria on a hillside in Umbria never tastes the same at a kitchen table back in Larchmont. But it may also be due to careless handling during and after shipping, just as imported beer frequently lacks the freshness you'd find closer to the source. The biggest cava producers ship millions of bottles each year; it's not easy to know how long they've been sitting on shelves, especially in large, supermarket-style operations.
At that scale of production, it's somewhat surprising to learn that cava must be made using the traditional sparkling-wine method, with the second, bubble-inducing fermentation occurring in the bottle rather than in large tanks, as with some mass-produced sparkling wines.
That leads to the inevitable comparison with Champagne, which in most cases is unfair. For one thing, the leading cava grapes — parellada, macabeo and the hyphen's best friend, xarel-lo — are completely different from the pinot noir, chardonnay and pinot meunier used in Champagne, although a growing amount of chardonnay is making its way into cava.
That said, we couldn't help but think of Champagne when tasting the III Lustros. It had what Florence called a "biscuity" quality, prized in older Champagnes, and raised the question of how long cava can age. Indeed, the only other bottle in our Top 10 approaching the III Lustros in age was the 2002 Llopart Leopardi Gran Reserva, our No. 9 bottle, which we also thought was elegant, but which seemed fresher and simpler than the Gramona. It was $26. We also tried Gramona's basic Gran Cuvée cava, a $16 bottle. Like its more expensive sibling, it also had a rich toastiness. But it lacked the depth and nuance of the III Lustros.
Our No. 2 bottle, the 2006 Naveran Dama, was a delicious cava, refreshing and exhilarating rather than complex. I would consider this a good value at $23. Our best value was the $16 Vilarnau Brut from González Byass, a nonvintage bottle that was unmatched in its light, bright frothiness. Indeed, it was what Mateo called a "happy wine."
While most people habitually use "cava" generically to refer to Spanish sparkling wines, the way spumante can refer to most Italian ones, the name is in fact an official designation. Unusually, though, it comes with no geographical requirement. By law, it can be produced pretty much all over Spain, though for all practical purposes most of it comes from the Catalonian region of Penedès, just west of Barcelona.
Three other inexpensive cavas worth noting for their pleasant, refreshing qualities include the 2006 Raventós i Blanc L'Hereu brut reserva, the Castellroig brut and the Vega Barcelona brut reserva, all $15 to $17. Among those that did not make our cut was my old friend Freixenet Cordon Negro, which seemed uninspiring compared with our favorites.
While inconsistency remains a problem for cava, the inexpensive bottles that we liked would be ideal for large summer parties and brunches, by themselves or as ingredients in punches or sangrias. They are best served cold.
As for me, I feel as if I had my eyes opened. I'm more aware now of the potential pleasures of cava, and I would most enjoy sitting sometime soon over a contemplative bottle of the III Lustros. Come to think of it, I may be due for reassessing sekt, as well.
Tasting Report: Simple and Direct, With a Pop
Gramona Gran Reserva
Brut Nature III Lustros 2001
Rich yet gentle with lovely, elegant flavors that develop with age. (European Cellars/Eric Solomon Selections, Charlotte, N.C.)
Naveran Dama 2006
Dry and rich with bracing, racy herbal and fruit flavors. (Olé Imports, New Rochelle, N.Y.)
González Byass Vilarnau Brut NV
★★ 1/2
Light, fresh, frothy, balanced and bright. (San Francisco Wine Exchange, San Francisco)
Raventós i Blanc L'Hereu
★★ 1/2
Brut Reserva 2006
Light and delicate with lingering herbal and fruit flavors. (Michael Skurnik Wines, Syosset, N.Y.)
Castellroig Brut NV
Dry, light, balanced and apple fresh. (C & P Wines, New York)
El Cep Marquès de Gelida
Brut Reserva Ecologico 2006
Fresh and refreshing with floral and herbal flavors. (Tempranillo, New Rochelle)
Vega Barcelona Brut Reserva NV
Light and bright with fruity, nutlike flavors. (the Well Oiled Wine Company, Leesburg, Va.)
Gramona Gran Cuvée 2006
Rich, toasty and well balanced. (European Cellars/Eric Solomon Selections)
Llopart Leopardi Gran Reserva
Brut Nature 2002
Fresh and elegant with lingering herbal flavors. (Tempranillo)
Segura Viudas Reserva Heredad NV
Pleasant and straightforward with floral and citrus flavors. (Freixenet U.S.A., Sonoma, Calif.)


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Many know Aldous Huxley for his dystopian vision in Brave New World. Others know him from his legendary passage through the lesser known parts of consciousness in Doors of Perception. Without a doubt, Huxley is one of the most influential British writers of the 20th century. His ideas often err on the side of freedom in every form. He stands strongly with free information, free consciousness, and free decision making. Yet, amidst all of his avid support of freedom, could we classify Huxley's politics as libertarian?


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I was delighted to discover that some of the other attendees were going to be accompanied by their husbands so I persuaded Mr Piglet to accompany me if the Doctor gave me the all clear to travel and a week before the get together I had my 8th month pregnancy check up and got the all clear! I was no longer on bed rest and could travel at will. Music to my ears! I was going to get to attend!
I'm quite a shy person and at the moment an insomniac, so was a bit worried about how I would get on with all of these strangers and whether I'd have anything in common with them. Okay, I'd been following their blogs for quite some time, for example I had followed Tanya from before she even moved to France and then there was her wedding and her move to Nice and how could I be worried about not getting on with Sara? I had tried to explain to Mr Piglet who everyone was before arriving, but got stuck on Sara… "she is from Le Petit Village" I said "has a dog called Fifty, is learning French and is a little, well, mad, just like me, or so it seems!".
But that's just it, isn't it? I have been sharing parts of my lives and parts of their lives virtually on the internet now for some time and it was if I was meeting up with a bunch of long lost pals. The fact that we'd all mutually been sharing things and chosen to follow each other out of thousands of other blogs on the internet means something.
The hardest thing for me was dealing with accents in the busy restaurant. When I read blogs on the internet I imagine everyone having an English accent just like me, so lots of American and even Australian accents threw me, and for a while I wanted everyone to come with subtitles as my tired pregnant brain was fogging up on me and I struggled.
But then the restaurant emptied out, as the Aix En Provence people returned to the streets and the shops and suddenly I could hear properly and understand everyone! It was like a light bulb going off in my head, as if someone had taken off the ear mufflers. Either that or the strong espresso coffee woke me up with a jolt!
As Mr Piglet commented on our return journey, it is rare to meet so many people so randomly and get on with them all so well. I think he enjoyed himself as well even though he was a bit taken a back by everyone knowing stuff about our life! Everyone was really great and I am pleased to have met everyone face to face and discover Kirsty's blog (which I didn't know before) and also meet B in person and learn so much more about French television and balconies in Cannes!
If you're not familiar with Aix En Provence, it's a lovely town, it was my first visit too but I didn't get much of a chance to look around as I was aching and wanted to get back home. But of course, I could rely on fellow Lyon blogger and attendee Charley to write something and she sure delivered! Have a look at her picture show of Aix en Provence shop windows… makes me want to return for some shopping right now!
So, Blogapalooza for me was a huge success and I hope that after the arrival of Little Miss Piglet I will be able to attend future get together and maybe one day even organize one of my own (maybe with a pole for some pole dancing?). Thank you again Aidan for organizing and for inviting little old me!


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Web Publishing Test Button and KCD in TMG
The full guide on how to configure ISA Server Firewalls (same goes for Forefront TMG) to support user certificate authentication using Kerberos Constrained Delegation is available in Tom Shinder's manual Part 1 and Part 2.
This article comes to address the case when a web publishing rule is configured to use Kerberos Constrained Delegation, but the published site can't be accessed due to faulty KCD configuration.
Test Button and KCD
Test Button can be run when creating a new web publishing rule or when troubleshooting an existing one. In both cases it issues a "GET" request towards the published server and then performs some static configuration tests. Assuming that the published server returns "Kerberos" authentication header, there are several KCD related problems that may be revealed during the static tests phase. If all the tests pass the user is expected to see something like:
KCD requirement: Kerberos Constrained Delegation requires both that the Forefront TMG computer and the published server are members of the same domain
First, the Test Button gets the domain controller name for the TMG server. If fails, the following message is shown:
· The Forefront TMG computer is not joined to a domain.
Then the DC name is acquired for the published server. If it fails, the following message is shown:
· Failed to get domain controller name for this published server.
And, finally, these DC names are compared. If they don't match, the following message is shown:
· The Forefront TMG computer and the published server are joined to different domains.
KCD requirement: Kerberos Constrained Delegation requires the Forefront TMG computer to be trusted for delegation for any authentication protocol and the Service Principal Name (SPN) used by Forefront TMG must be added to Active Directory
In case of faulty configuration of TMG computer account on domain controller, we may receive the following message:
· This Forefront TMG computer doesn't have the required trust for Kerberos Constrained Delegation.
This error means that the TMG computer account on the domain controller is not properly trusted for delegation and KCD won't work. Ensure that the radio buttons are chosen as shown in the reference image:
Another possible fault is mismatch of the Service Principle Name defined in the publishing rule on TMG, and then the following message is shown:
· There is no suitable Service Principal Name (SPN) entry found for this Forefront TMG computer in Active Directory.
In this case the user has to ensure that the SPN defined in the publishing rule on TMG is the same as one defined on domain controller:
And, finally, if this message is displayed, then it means that the computer account was probably removed from the domain controller, which can be resolved by re-joining the TMG machine back to the domain:
· The Forefront TMG computer doesn't have a computer account in Active Directory.
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Yes, I know, it's only November. But whether you're a Christmas lover like myself or you're a bit of a Scrooge there is no denying that the advent calendar scene gets better and better every year. Don't get me wrong I may be 23 but make no mistake I'll never be too old to open a little door for the…View Post


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7 December: A Villawood detainee who sprayed and threw fire extinguishers at security officers during a riot at the immigration detention centre has been sentenced to at least 16 months' jail.
However, Mahmoud Reza Dadash has already served his minimum sentence and should be immediately released on parole, a NSW Supreme Court judge has ordered.
He is expected to be deported to his home country of Iran, after applying to return to the country.
Justice Robert Allan Hulme on Friday sentenced Dadash, 28, to a maximum of 21 months for his part in the "particularly nasty" riot on April 20 last year. Dadash had pleaded guilty to affray over his part in the riot, which led to nine buildings at the centre being destroyed by fire.
The court heard Dadash was one of several detainees who protested on the centre's roof, and he yelled "F*** you. F*** you up the a***. F*** immigration" at security officers before spraying a number of fire extinguishers at them.
"He (then) threw empty fire extinguishers either at the ground or at staff members and he was involved in stockpiling rubbish on the soccer field that was then set alight," Justice Hulme said.
The judge accepted Dadash's actions were not premeditated, he was not a leader in the riot and he did not take part in the burning of the buildings or the soccer pitch fire.
But he said Dadash at least "implicitly" encouraged the involvement of others.
"Many people would have been terrified by what occurred and their safety was put at risk," Justice Hulme said. "They include members of staff, targeted because of their occupation, as well as other innocent detainees. Fortunately, no one was physically injured."
The court heard Dadash fled Iran after he tore up a picture of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and was transferred from Christmas Island to Villawood detention centre in July 2010.
He spent nearly a year in prison after the riot before being sent back to Villawood.
"Mr Dadash's involvement in the events of 20 April 2011 was motivated by anger and frustration at having been held so long in immigration detention," Justice Hulme said.


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Feed: Gottesdienst Online
Posted on: Wednesday, April 06, 2011 1:44 PM
Author: Pr. H. R.
Subject: What the New Pastor Needs
Call Day is less than a month away and the reality of leaving school and becoming responsible for the pastoral care of one of Christ's flocks is surely taking on new prominence in the minds of the candidates. Here's my short list of what the new pastor needs before he gets to his ordination day. What other tools of the trade do you recommend? What's essential and what's icing on the cake?
* A mass kit for Communion calls that includes a real chalice, paten, and crucifix. The one I've linked to from Autom is very reasonably priced and looks quite nice.
* Vestments: cassock, surplice, alb, cincture, and a complete set of chasubles and stoles. Gottesdienst has long advocated the recovery of the chasuble among Lutherans in North America and it continues to gain ground. A good way to introduce it is with a red set for ordination. You can get what you need at the usual places (CPH, Almy, Gaspard), but I'm a little biased given that my mom sews vestments and paraments (including the beautiful gold set at Fr. Petersen's parish). You can email her for a quote at: firstname.lastname@example.com
* Books: Treasury of Daily Prayer, LSB Pastor's Companion, LSB Agenda, and LSB Altar Book from CPH; The Conduct of the Service by Piepkorn and McClean and Ceremony and Celebration by Lang (email Fr. Petersen for these); Daily Divine Service Book; Brotherhood Prayer Book; LPLC CD (link to buy at right).


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A summer festival enjoyed by all in huge, cool watermelon swimming pools!
The "watermelon swimming pools," eagerly awaited by everyone each summer!
Clever imagination to beat the heat
Watermelon Swimming Pools is a picture book that develops this refreshing and expansive fantasy.
It is a sleepy country village. Each year, when the summer sun heats up, "watermelon swimming pools" open. An enormous watermelon splits into two, thus allowing all villagers to dive in and play. Indeed, the watermelon swimming pools are the focus of everyone's attention. Men working in rice paddies, youngsters playing jumpsies, and women hanging out the laundry to dry all welcome the news of the opening of the watermelon swimming pools. Grownups and children alike jump into the cool watermelon pieces, digging out the meat of the fruit and immersing themselves. Youngsters play by throwing the flesh of watermelon at one another. Some dive from watermelon leaves while others make huge sculptures from watermelon seeds and meat. Looking at the villagers as they forget their daily routines for the moment and enjoy the summer in the watermelon swimming pools, readers, too, will become joyful. In particular, it will be sufficient for children even just to imagine the variety of games that can be played in these sufficient for children even just to imagine the variety of games that can be played in these watermelon swimming pools using the soft, red watermelon flesh, round, black watermelon seeds, and firm, smooth watermelon rinds.
The volume portrays the blazing sun, firm watermelon flesh, red and refreshing watermelon juice, children's laughter, cool showers, scarlet evening glow, and nighttime fireflies, thus prompting readers vividly to feel the atmosphere of summer as they turn the pages. As such, this picture book can be enjoyed by young and old alike each summer.
A special space enjoyed by everyone regardless of age, gender, and disability
Especially impressive in this book is the harmonious way in which all villagers mingle regardless of age, gender, and disability. Indeed, the first visitor to the watermelon swimming pools is a hoary old man. Though he inadvertently moans, "Alley-oop!" as he bends to sit down, his excitement at seeing the newly opened watermelon swimming pools is no different from that of a child. Though wrinkled, the face of a grandmother riding a slide made of a watermelon rind is full of life. As such, the watermelon swimming pools are spaces where not only youngsters but also middle-aged men and women, elderly men and women, families, friends, and neighbors mix together. Here, even children on wheelchairs have no problem whatsoever in playing with their friends. The back view of the characters who, after playing together regardless of differences, gaze at the sunset shoulder to shoulder will convey to readers warm-heartedness that values one's neighbors.
Heartwarming family love reflected in a watermelon
The scene where children return to their respective homes one by one in response to calls of their names after playing until sunset will give young readers the sense of satisfaction that comes from having played to their hearts' content and prompt adult readers nostalgically to recall childhoods. When maple leaves fall on them and the festival has ended, the empty swimming pools will close, promising enjoyment next year.
In the last scene, this book shows an image of an entire watermelon that has been eaten and spoons, all on a small portable dining table, thus implying that the story of "watermelon swimming pools" was in fact a fantasy created while sharing the fruit with one's family. Looking at this, readers will be able to picture a father returning home with a watermelon for his family. This family may be anticipating water games during the forthcoming summer vacation or may be unable properly to take a summer holiday due to the demands of a busy everyday life. At any rate, the image of a family seated around a table and spending the summer while eating watermelon will warm readers' hearts.


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Online shoppers intent on getting the lowest price may want to make themselves comfortable: Shopping around is easier than ever, but it still takes some patience, and a visit to more than a few sites.
Price-comparison sites have long been consumers' go-to resource for checking prices online, and related apps have made it easy for pavement pounders to perform a quick buy-or-not calculation while in stores. Some 55% of online shoppers always check for competitive prices before buying, according to Forrester Research. And when shoppers are buying a big-ticket item or something that has a reputation for variable pricing, they're even more apt to compare, says Sucharita Mulpuru, an analyst with Forrester Research. "It's a way to arm yourself with the most data possible," she says.
But experts say price-comparison engines have slowly become less useful for bargain hunters. Google recently redesigned its Google Shopping engine to include listings only from companies that pay to be included. On the plus side, that is likely to weed out suspect vendors and outdated prices. But it also means small businesses are less likely to get a mention, says Jack Vonder Heide, chief executive of research group Technology Briefing Centers. Nor will they see listings from Amazon -- the retail giant has removed its Google Shopping listings. A Google spokeswoman says the changes are about providing more accurate results for shoppers. "We truly believe that when merchants have a financial stake in the shopping experience, they will send us better product data," she says. And Google isn't alone. Other engines may also stick to paid listings, says Vonder Heide, or only include major retailers.
Then there's the dynamic-pricing problem. Web retailers like Amazon and Best Buy have begun changing their prices multiple times throughout the course of the day. Many of the price comparison sites, however, update their own records just once a day so the prices they're showing you are wrong, says Edgar Dworsky, founder of ConsumerWorld.org. "Yesterday's price won't do you any good," he says.
Shoppers' best bet is to have not just one, but several price-comparison sites bookmarked, experts say. Ideally, that results in a wider selection of retailers and a more complete view of sales and price variations, Mulpuru says.
Here are five that the experts say are worth bookmarking:
Bing Shopping
If you're browsing models before hunting down the best prices, Bing offers a "compare" feature and virtual shopping lists that can be helpful in making a decision, says Michelle Madhok, chief executive of shopping site SheFinds.com. Price-check results include a price history over six months, and reviews and specs on the product when applicable. But there's no rating system for merchant reliability, and the listings aren't always accurate. A hunt for the novel "Gone Girl," brought up a cheap price, but it was from an expired auction, while a search for the Canon PowerShot D20 delivered a lowest listing of $247, but clicking on the link led to a U.K.-based site that actually wanted 247, or $397. A Bing spokeswoman says a site team approves merchants before adding the free product listings and offers guidelines to merchants to make listings more accurate.
One of the better sites at capturing price fluctuations, Decide.com compares price data against factors like a new model's launch date to help shoppers decide whether to buy or wait, says Mulpuru. Ratings also point out when consumers can "do better" -- that is, when there are comparable items with more favorable reviews and similar pricing. There's no way to sort listings by best total price with tax and shipping, however, so it can take time to review. Users can't search for everything, either. Decide.com currently covers a few dozen items within broader categories such as electronics and appliances. A spokesman says the site, which debuted last year, continues to add new categories and capabilities.
Google Shopping
Even with the changes, it's still a more-than-worthy engine, says Vonder Heide. "You're going to have the safest buying experience," he says. The recent redesign also included larger images with search listings, so it's easier to see at a glance if those are say, the model of Ray Ban sunglasses you want. Listings show which local stores list an item in stock, as well as those that accept Google Wallet mobile payments. Web options often include eBay stores and current auction listings (used condition noted). But of course, with the shift to only paid listings, shoppers won't see as wide a selection of businesses as in the past, he says. A Google spokeswoman says the redesign will still list products by relevancy, regardless of what advertisers pay to be listed. Nonpaying merchants will also continue to be included in the listings for a short time, she says.
A price history tracks the average and lowest prices over time, and shoppers can also set price alerts to get an email when the item drops below a set dollar amount. Listings include big retailers as well as eBay sales and smaller specialty stores. Results initially separate merchants into "featured sellers" (those that paid) and "more sellers" (that didn't), but it takes just one click to sort by total price and mix the two together into one list. A spokesman says that functionality makes it clear for consumers that some retailers have paid to be featured, without compromising their ability to find the best deal. But finding some good deals requires a look through the whole list -- on a Whirlpool dishwasher, one of the lowest prices got pushed to the bottom of the page because shipping and tax couldn't be calculated. Those instances are rare, and usually stem from incomplete data passed from a retailer, says a spokesman.
Users can refine product searches by category to weed out unwanted items, like the accessories for a particular smartphone instead of the handset itself, says Madhok. Search results also allow winnowing by category-specific attributes like the color of a digital camera, or liquid versus cream foundation in makeup. There's a page of details on each merchant, including which credit cards they accept and where they charge sales tax, but there are no reliability ratings. Most listings do not note shipping price, either, except when it's free. Pronto.com did not respond to requests for comment.


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According to the NY Post, Life with Archie tells us the story about Archie Andrews set in the not-so-distant future, including how he will die, trying to save a friend.
Archie dies as he lived — heroically," Archie Comics CEO Jon Goldwater told the New York Post. "He dies saving the life of a friend and does it in his usual selfless way. Archie has always been a representation of us — the best of us. Our strengths and our faults."
(from the Washington Post)
Oh, nothing truly gingery shall remain.


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Last time we reported on Abbott's MitraClip® device we were covering the news that it was effective even in patients with severe mitral regurgitation. Now the company is telling us the story from its early commercialisation of the system in the U.S.
Abbott's MitraClip repairs the mitral valve without the need for an invasive surgical procedure, making it an option for people not able to tolerate such an intervention. The device is delivered to the heart through the femoral vein, a blood vessel in the leg, and once implanted, allows the heart to pump blood more efficiently, thereby relieving symptoms and improving people's quality of life.
89 year old Betty Vaughn of Golden Valley, Minn., was diagnosed with degenerative mitral regurgitation (DMR)three years ago. Cardiologist Paul Sorajja, M.D., from Abbott Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis, performed a transcatheter mitral valve repair (TMVR) procedure using Abbott's MitraClip® in October 2014. Now, just months after the procedure, Betty Vaughn has resumed many of the activities she loves, like working in the yard and playing cards with friends.
Abbott has seen results of its MitraClip implantations presented at the American College of Cardiology's (ACC) 64th Annual Scientific Session & Expo by Dr Sorajja, lead investigator in its study. Results were presented from a transcatheter valve therapy (TVT) registry formed from a partnership with the Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS) and ACC. Researchers evaluated data from 564 people with TMVR who were treated with MitraClip following FDA approval of the device in October 2013 through August 2014. The data continue to support the use of MitraClip, with successful treatment for 93 percent of people in the study. The treated group's median age was 83 years-old, and they were not candidates for surgery because they were too frail or had other complicating factors.
Physician comments
"The results of this MitraClip study are very favorable and consistent with the results we saw in studies prior to the therapy's U.S. approval," Dr. Sorajja said. "The results show clinically meaningful reduction in the severity of mitral regurgitation and improvement in the overall health of very sick people with prohibitive risk DMR who have no other meaningful options to improve their lives."
Patient comments
"[My doctor] said I would feel better, and I did," Vaughn said. "That's the difference. I'm living now. I'm doing much better."
Source: PR Newswire


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German Court Calls Facebook's Find-a-Friend Function Illegal
A German court has ruled that Facebook Inc.'s current find-a-friend function is illegal, labeling it an unacceptable and intrusive form of advertising.
The decision by the Federal Court of Justice on Thursday upholds a previous ruling by a lower court against Facebook, which has faced a number of legal disputes in Europe regarding privacy protection.
Facebook's find-a-friend function accesses users' email address books and sends invitations to contacts who aren't yet members of the social-network site.
"Invitation emails from Facebook to people who have not clearly consented to receiving them are an unacceptable nuisance," the court ruled.


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Take Away and Home Delivery
Enjoy the taste of Chef special delicacies from the comfort of your home.
Baked dishes Crash course - 4th batch-17th March
The Renai Cochin is offering a 14-day crash course on baked dishes, guided by expert chefs. Classes for our 4th batch start from 17th March 2020. Join Now!
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Take advantage of the strategic central location of our hotel, The Renai Cochin is only minutes away from the info park and smart city. Cultural centres, entertainment hubs, beaches of kochi are easily accessible from our Kochi hotel! Located near Cochin Metro Pillar number 515 The Renai Cochin is a 4-star hotel.
The Renai Cochin is situated at a convenient distance from the popular travel hubs of the city; the international airport is 20 kilometres, the railway station is 4 kilometres and the bus terminus is only 3 kilometres from our hotel.
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Our stylishly appointed Rooms and Luxury Suites are a cocoon of tranquility in the heart of the city. Snuggle up in our custom-made cozy bedding, check your mail or log-on to the internet via broadband or WiFi (our rooms are fully wired) — or enjoy the latest shows on Cable TV.
The elegant furnishing of the rooms is designed to help you unwind and our en-suite bathrooms fitted with every convenience are a work of art!
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As part of your preparation to join us on one of our bike tours in Europe, we send out various bits of pre-trip information. Part of this includes: what to pack on your bike tour. Here are the details:
When packing, keep in mind that you may experience weather ranging from hot and sunny to cold and rainy. You will want layers for biking, comfortable clothes for the afternoons and casual attire for dinners at restaurants. For casual dinner attire, a guideline would be: khakis/nice jeans with polo shirts, or similar for men and summer skirts/nice jeans with casual tops for women. Nice T-shirts are ok as well. Europeans, as a general rule, still tend to "dress up" for dinner, so shorts at dinner are typically not the norm.
Following is a suggested packing list:
- Only 1 suitcase (in addition to your bike) and 1 carry- on per person. The bike is large, so you don't want to weigh yourself down with unnecessary bags.
Absolutely Necessary!
- Passport (with visa, if required)
- Airline Ticket Information
- In Situ Trip Itinerary
Biking Clothes and Gear
- Bike Shorts
- Short and Long-sleeved Jerseys (or short jerseys with arm warmers)
- Arm Warmers and Knee Warmers
- Cycling Vest or Light Jacket
- Bike Shoes and Pedals
- Bike Gloves
- Warm Full-finger Gloves
- Helmet
- Wind/Rain Jacket and Pants
- Warm Jacket (such as fleece)
- Sunglasses
- Any specific brand name cycling nutrition that you absolutely must have (In Situ will provide a variety of local brand sports bars, drinks, water and other snacks on a daily basis)
Afternoon and Evening Clothes
- Bathing suit
- Sweater/Jacket For Cool Evenings
- Casual Clothes for Dinners and Activities in Town
- Comfortable Walking Shoes/Sandals
Other Travel Items
- Sunscreen and Lip Balm with SPF
- Personal Items and Toiletries
- Required medications and their prescriptions (packed in your carry-on luggage)
Optional Items
- Hat (for sun or rain)
- Camera
- Books About the Area
- Travel Alarm Clock
- Power Plug Adapter (converts North American plug to fit into European outlet)
- Power Voltage Adapter (Converts European 220-volt, to 120-volt North American power. Check before you buy/bring this, many modern electronics will run on both 220V & 120V, so all you might need is a plug adapter. This includes mobile phones, laptops, ipods, etc.)


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|The opposite of what we
should be doing right now.
Democrats, especially progressive ones, but even the President (a moderate Democrat), have been pushing for more infrastructure spending. Republicans will not pass any. They won't even pass minimal funding for an Infrastructure Bank, which used to be a Bipartisan idea, supported by Former Senator Hutchison of Texas, for one.
Now they seem intent on letting our infrastructure, which makes us more productive, pays for itself, and helps keep American companies here, crumble.
If terrorists were killing as many Americans as our crumbling infrastructure, I wonder how much Republicans would be willing to borrow and spend to invade and occupy a country that had nothing to do with it?


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Another happy gathering of Sweet Peas.
Rochell has put her RxR together. She has put it together a little differently which really suits her quilt. Her theme was Life is a Beach.
Recently Margaret attended a workshop with Yoko Saito. This is what she made:
Debbie has completed the wall hanging she was given a Kit for:
The cat looks so like Debbie's cat Peekie. Aren't the whiskers great. Debbie used Quilting cotton stiffened with glue to make them.
Debbie is making another Row x Row quilt. Her theme is the three Cs. That's Coffee, Chocolate and Cats.
I like that combo!
Thanks for popping by. If you've been wondering where I have been, well life has been busy. Family stuff, a trip up to Auckland and life in general has been rather full on . Added to that my laptop had to go to intensive care. Blogger via I Pad and I don't get along. I have lots to share so I'll be catching up in the next few days.


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Police across the UK continue to have the right to arrest or punish people who violate the...
We assist our clients by providing detailed advice regarding all aspects of their matter, conducting litigation on their behalf as well as representing our clients at court.
We take a thorough and sympathetic approach in helping landlords, tenants and residential occupiers with a wide range of housing issues such as repossession, unlawful eviction, disrepair, environmental protection and homelessness and also provide general tenancy advice.
We also work closely with expert barristers to ensure that our clients receive the best possible representation throughout their case. We have significant experience conducting Litigation in the County Court, High Court and Court of Appeal.
For Landlords
Renting property is complicated and it is important for landlords to understand the law so that they are fully aware of their obligations and duties to their tenants, and of the correct procedures regarding beginning and ending tenancies. This way landlords may avoid unnecessary costs and delays or any actions being taken against them by their tenants.
Our team advise and assist landlords with a wide number of issues including :
- Drafting tenancies
- Tenancy deposit schemes and related issues
- Bringing possession proceedings and evicting tenants
- Disrepair and Environmental Protection Act issues
- Injunction and committal proceedings
For Tenants
We have a great deal of experience assisting tenants of local authorities, housing associations and private landlords with a variety of issues relating to their tenancy. Our team advise and assist tenants with
- Possession - including applications to set aside possession orders and suspend warrants for eviction
- Disrepair actions in the County Court against local authorities, housing associations and private landlords
- Prosecutions under the Environmental Protection Act in the Magistrates Court
- Homelessness – including applications as homeless, reviews and appeals of local authority decisions, reviews and appeals regarding the suitability of temporary accommodation
- Unlawful eviction and harassment – including injunctions for re-entry and to prevent harassment and damages claims
- Allocations of council housing on the housing register and transfer applications
- Advice to Council tenants on assignments and succession rights
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We help clients who are eligible for Legal Aid under the Legal Help Scheme or under a Public Funding certificate. We are able to advise potential clients regarding their eligibility for Legal Aid and assist clients in making applications for funding. Where Legal Aid is not available, we also help clients on a private fee basis, either with a fixed fee or by charging at an hourly rate. Alternatively, we can assist clients under a Conditional-Fee Agreement (no win, no fee) depending on the nature of the matter.
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Our team are involved in pro-bono projects such as the London South Bank University Advice Clinic in conjunction with Philcox Gray Solicitors and supply advice to members of the public. We also work closely with Domestic Violence Agencies assisting victims of domestic violence with housing issues.
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In Obscuro Old Paper Brushes (for Adobe Photoshop)
We just love this one! A great collection of old paper texture brushes that we found ideal for creating old, grungy and vintage images brought to us by Nela from http://inobscuro.com Check out her website for additional information about the usage license for these brushes. Not your biggest collection, but definitely a must have. Enjoy!
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I wonder what our so-called Gau-Rakshaks (bovine protectors) will say when they see this pic…This is at some place in UP (Uttar Pradesh), North India…
Yesterday, on 25 August 2016, apart from the usual headlines on murder, rapes, and suicides, our national dailies (links given below) were all agog with reports of our national highways planning to use mountains of garbage piled up at landfills like the one at Ghazipur. It filled me with hope and optimism. Let's see how it goes.
The Hindu (http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/other-states/nhai-to-use-solid-waste-from-ghazipur-in-delhimeerut-expressway/article8770832.ece)


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How do I get my medical or psychological records from another agency or previous school? You will need to sign a Consent for Release of Information form (available in room 2006 or online) to request records from another agency or previous school. The person requesting the information will then turn it into the agency or school in person, by fax, or mail.
Can I use my IEP (Individual Educational Plan) from high school to qualify for services? Yes, IEP, 504, psychological testing and Psychoeducational evaluation results, Learning Disability assessments including scores, or a Summary of Performance Report (SOP) may be used to qualify.
How do I get my medical or psychological records from my physician or other medical provider? You can complete and sign the student portion of the Disability Verification form (available in room 2006 or by clicking HERE). You can then take it directly to your physician to be completed, or we can fax it to the physician/licensed professional and wait for a reply. Once we receive the required information, we will then contact you to schedule an intake appointment. How is the confidentiality of a student's records/status maintained through the PACE Department? No information can be released from PACE without a Consent for Release of Information signed by the student. There is no information on a student's enrollment or transcript to indicate that they are registered with PACE. (However; specialized (ADAP/CALS) classes do appear on the transcript).
Do I have to have my counselor sign my add/drop slip to drop a class? Counselors may need to sign an add slip if the student is taking more than 19 units in one semester. Counselors do not need to sign drop slips. Where do I schedule a test for my class? You may go to the Assessment office in room 2215, or schedule online through your AIM profile.
Is there a fee for services through the PACE Department? No. Services are authorized individually for each student's disability and related educational limitations, and are provided free of charge. Are registration fees waived at Shasta College for students with disabilities? No. Students with disabilities are responsible for the same fees and payments as all other students attending the college. Students receiving SSI may be eligible for the Board of Governors Grant Fee Waiver (BOGFW). Can I get help filling out my financial aid paperwork or other college paperwork? If you have questions about your paperwork please ask for assistance in the related department directly. It is up to that office to determine if they have staff to assist you. Remember, family members or friends can help you complete the paperwork. Is there any financial aid or book vouchers provided through PACE? PACE does not provide financial assistance. There are other financial assistance programs available through the college such as EOPS which is also located in Room 2005.
Can I get a handicapped parking permit and if I have one, where can I park? PACE does not provide handicapped parking permits. Such permits are available only through the California Department of Motor Vehicles. Once you have the permit you may park in any designated or non-designated parking space. Please make sure that your permit is visible. The fine for parking in a handicapped parking space without a permit is $275.00. For full parking rules visit our Shasta College Parking Enforcement Website. Does PACE provide RABA bus passes? PACE does not provide RABA bus passes.
Does the PACE provide transportation from class to class? There is no transportation help available for students from site to site on campus.


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Pride (2007 film)
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One-sheet theatrical poster for Pride
|Directed by
|Sunu Gonera
|Produced by
|Brett Forbes
Paul Hall
Patrick Rizzotti
Adam Rosenfelt
John Sacchi
Terrence Howard
|Screenplay by
|Kevin Michael Smith
Michael Gozzard
J. Mills Goodloe
|Story by
|Kevin Michael Smith
Michael Gozzard
|Terrence Howard
Bernie Mac
Kimberly Elise
Tom Arnold
|Music by
|Aaron Zigman
|Matthew F. Leonetti
|Edited by
|Billy Fox
Element Films
Fortress Features
LIFT Productions
Paul Hall Productions
|Distributed by
Release date
Running time
|104 minutes
|United States
|Box office
|$7 million[1]
Pride is a 2007 American biopic drama feature film released by Lionsgate Entertainment on March 23, 2007. Loosely based upon the true story of Philadelphia swim coach James "Jim" Ellis, Pride stars Terrence Howard, Bernie Mac, and Kimberly Elise. The film was directed by Sunu Gonera.
The film centers on Jim Ellis (Terrence Howard) and grouchy but caring janitor Elston (Bernie Mac). The two have a short-lived rivalry before becoming good friends.
This article needs an improved plot summary. (June 2015)
It is 1974 and life is not easy for a black male to find employment, even college-educated Jim Ellis (Terrence Howard). While struggling to find anything better, Jim, a former competitive swimmer, is working on the decrepit Marcus Foster Recreation Center operated by the Philadelphia Department of Recreation. The center includes a dilapidated swimming pool, which Ellis rehabilitates. Ellis's presence and activities cause friction with a bitter, overprotective janitor named Elston (Bernie Mac). One day, Jim invites a group of black teens who have just been thrown off the basketball court in the Center's yard in for a swim. Andre (Kevin Phillips), Hakim (Nate Parker), Reggie (Evan Ross), Puddin' Head (Brandon Fobbs), and Walt (Alphonso McAuley) prove to be fairly capable swimmers and with a few pointers, could become great swimmers. With some help from Elston, Jim decides to try to save the swimming pool by starting the city's first all African-American swim team, the P.D.R. team (Pride, Determination, Resilience). When the team acquires Willie (Regine Nehy), a female swimmer more talented than any of the boys, the prospects of competing against much more experienced white teams begin to improve. Jim also develops a romantic interest in a beautiful city councilor (Kimberly Elise), Hakim's sister and guardian. Throughout their struggles in and out of the swimming pool, Jim and Elston encourage and mentor the kids, helping them not only to become successful at swimming but also in their struggles against prejudice, crime, and poverty.
- Terrence Howard as Jim Ellis
- Bernie Mac as Elston Johnson
- Kimberly Elise as Sue Carter
- Evan Ross as Reggie Jones
- Tom Arnold as Richard Binkowski
- Alphonso McAuley as Walt Taylor
- Regine Nehy as Willie Thompson
- Scott Eastwood as Jake
- Nate Parker as Hakim Carter
- Kevin Phillips as Andre Williamson
- Gary Sturgis as Franklin
- Brandon Fobbs as Puddin' Head
Critical response[edit]
Pride was met with mixed reviews from critics, with a 45% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes based on 109 reviews, with an average score of 5.47/10. The website's critics consensus reads: "Pride features a typically stellar performance from Terrence Howard, but ultimately falls victim to its over usage of sports movie clichés."[2] The New York Times critic Matt Zoller Seitz noted that the movie "illustrates the adaptability and limitations of the sports movie," but concluded that when the film's idealists glide through the water amidst the tunes of the time, "the heart still leaps."[3] Comedian Bill Burr spoofed and criticized the film as an example of the overabundance of films about white-on-black racism with continuously lower stakes.[4]
|ESPY Awards
|Best Sports Movie
|Image Awards
|Outstanding Performance In a Motion Picture
|Terrence Howard
|MovieGuide Awards
|Best Film For Mature Audiences
|Michael Gozzard
|Rome Film Fest
|Consiglio dei Bambini Prize
|Suna Gonera
- ^ "Pride (2007)". Box Office Mojo. Retrieved July 11, 2011.
- ^ "Pride". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved May 25, 2020.
- ^ Seitz, Matt Zoller (2007-03-22). "Making Waves in a Tough Community". The New York Times.
- ^ Video on YouTube
External links[edit]
- Official website
- Pride on IMDb
- Pride at AllMovie
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- English-language films
- 2000s buddy films
- 2000s coming-of-age films
- 2000s comedy-drama films
- 2000s teen drama films
- 2000s sports films
- African-American films
- American films
- American buddy films
- American coming-of-age films
- American comedy-drama films
- American sports comedy films
- American teen drama films
- Films set in the 1970s
- Films set in 1974
- Films set in Philadelphia
- Films shot in New Orleans
- Lions Gate Entertainment films
- Sports drama films
- Sports films based on actual events
- Swimming films
- African-American biographical dramas
- Biographical films about sportspeople
- Biographical films about educators
- Cultural depictions of swimmers
- 2007 directorial debut films


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Learn the mainstream Galil SAR AEG architecture
The Galil series of weapons is named after Yisrael Galil and is in use by forces in many countries all over the world. Its design borrowed heavily from the AK-47, with the gas diversion system significantly modified to reduce the overall recoil force of the rifle in automatic mode. SAR means Short Assault Rifle.
This updated training book has been developed from the ground up for beginners who know little about Airsoft AEG technology. As part of our Airsoft Technology Self-Paced Training Series, this book gives an introduction to the basic Galil SAR AEG architecture. The primary goal of this book is to explain the various AEG technical concepts in very simple language.
We believe that this book and its support materials have everything you need for an informative, interesting, challenging and entertaining Airsoft educational experience.
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I'm often being asked what is the difference of Distress Stickles as compared to Stickles. When and how Distress Stickles can be apply? Since I've used some Distress Stickles in one of my recent layout, I've decided to share a way that you can use your Distress Stickles.
First of all, what is the difference between Stickles and Distress Stickles?
One of the main difference is that Stickles has finer glitters in them and Distress Stickles has bigger glitter flakes in them.
I love to use my Distress Stickles in several ways. I would use them to distress edges, adding colours and my most favourite one, adding texture! It is such a perfect medium that you could easily add some texture to a surface. For example, in my picture above, I've added some Distress Stickles on the inked grungeboard flower to add some texture and colour to it. Isn't this cool?
Now, try using it more boldly on your projects! Apply it on the embellishments such as flowers, butterflies, hearts, or even bolder, use it to create a layer on your layout. I wonder that would finished a full bottle...LOL! Have fun!


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Horse Trade: Race Stable Owner Swaps $6.9 M. for Pad at One57
-April 14, 2014
By Chris Pomorski
It has come to our attention that one of One57's two 59th floor units has sold for the healthy sum of $30.04 million to the mysterious Efstalamar LLC, a firm which exists for no apparent purpose other than to act as a cloaking device in the context of public filings. This, of course, is not nearly as sinister as it sounds. As regular readers of this column are aware, a great number of privacy-conscious New Yorkers create such companies in anticipation of high-profile real estate purchases.
The case of Efstalamar, which sounds rather like the name of a Conradian sea captain, is odd only in that the company's address is given in city records care-of Heritage Realty Services. Heritage Realty Services, meanwhile, has as its president and CEO one George Constantin, whose name and signature also appear in city records in the filing associated with the 59th floor condo's sale.
Dare we name Mr. Constantin the buyer? We dare. Dare we accuse Mr. Constantin, who also heads Heritage Investment Management, of false modesty? We would not be so presumptuous.
We can presume very little, in fact, about the financier's new place, as we can locate no public listing for the condo. Based on previously released data, though, we'd guess that the unit has three bedrooms and somewhere in the neighborhood of 4,200 square-feet, four-directional exposures and views of both park and river. At less than a third of the price of the infamous penthouse that contracted for over $90 million, it most certainly does not have every bell and whistle that Gary Barnett's imagination can conjure. But we'll warrant that it's pretty swell, just the same.


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2018 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport
The 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport is a crossover that sits in the current range below the larger Santa Fe but above the smaller Tucson. It did have a bit of a makeover last year at the front and the back, but the changes weren't huge. That was probably entirely appropriate as this is a model that appears to have got everything just about right. So, let's take a look at what Hyundai has got so spot-on with the Santa Fe Sport.
Last year's new bumpers, headlights, taillights and reshaped grille took what was already a fantastically well designed crossover to an even higher level. This is quite possibly the most attractive SUV in the current Hyundai family, and that's saying something. It has a very strong resemblance to the models above and below it in the Hyundai range, and it's not a million miles away from the look of some of its rivals. It's got enough edges and angles to make it entirely contemporary, but not too many so that it becomes polarizing.The size of the Santa Fe Sport plants it firmly in the middle of its class for interior space, which is a pretty good place to be for mass-appeal. The South Korean automaker's designers have done an outstanding job of packaging the interior of this model to make the absolute most of the available space, and the quality of the trim and materials is impressive throughout the range. A deep console sits between the front passenger seats that contains twin cup holders and a bin for storing a smartphone conveniently placed in front of the shift lever.
Hyundai may have left behind its days of being a purveyor of cheap and cheerful vehicles, but value for money is still a core value of the brand that's easy to see when you look at the list of standard and available features and equipment. All versions of the Santa Fe Sport come with standard kit that includes: cruise control, 17-inch alloy wheels, LED taillights, keyless entry, a six-speaker AM/FM/XM/CD stereo, auxiliary and USB ports, and Bluetooth with audio streaming. Even base models can be upgraded with options as upscale as all-wheel drive, a 7-inch infotainment screen, an 8-inch touchscreen navigation system, a surround-view camera, rear parking sensors, leather upholstery, a hands-free tailgate, keyless ignition, heated and ventilated seats, and advanced safety features.
Is the Hyundai Santa Fe Sport a Good Car?
According to the people who drive them, the Santa Fe Sport is an above average crossover SUV, earning 4.1 stars out of 5.
Does the Hyundai Santa Fe Sport Have a Third Row?
The Hyundai Santa Fe Sport does not have a third row. It's a five-seater crossover SUV, a smaller version of the Santa Fe. If you're looking for a third row option with Hyundai's style and performance, the Hyundai Santa Fe is the best place to look


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Illinois Court Requires Policyholder to Produce Privileged Documents Bearing on Prior Knowledge Exclusion
An Illinois appellate court has held that a policyholder is required to produce to its insurer in coverage litigation privileged documents relevant to the issue of whether it had knowledge of potential claims at the time it applied for coverage. Sharp v. Trans Union L.L.C., 2006 WL 177248 (Ill. Ct. App. Jan. 25, 2006).
In the early and late 1990s, the policyholder, a consumer credit reporting company, had complaints filed against it by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and private parties regarding the company's practice of reselling consumer credit information. The company later obtained professional liability coverage from the insurer following lengthy negotiations concerning policy terms. The company did not initially disclose the suits. After the policy incepted, the company provided a "no known loss" letter that disclosed the prior litigation. The insurer did not alter its decision to provide coverage, but it told the company that no coverage would be afforded for the claims made prior to the start of the policy.
The policy provided that any loss would be excluded if the chief financial officer (or later the general counsel) knew that the underlying acts or omissions "might be expected to be basis of a Claim." In addition, the policy stated that "[a]ll Claims arising out of the same, continuing or related Professional Services shall be considered a single Claim. . . ." Furthermore, the policy included a requirement that the company "co-operate with the Underwriters in all investigations, including investigations regarding the application and coverage under this Policy."
Three months after the policy was executed, fourteen more lawsuits were filed against the company alleging similar credit law violations. The insurer instituted a declaratory judgment action, arguing that the fourteen lawsuits were not covered under the policy because they were related claims to the suits filed before inception of the policy. In addition, the insurer sought to exclude coverage under the known-loss doctrine.
As part of its discovery, the insurer served the company with a request for production of documents related to the suits filed before the inception of the policy, including materials prepared by the company's corporate and outside counsel. The company argued that those documents were protected by attorney-client privilege and the work product doctrine. The insurer moved to compel disclosure, and the court agreed with the insurer, finding that the duty to cooperate trumped the privilege against disclosure in this case.
The appellate court initially noted that the attorney client privilege, while necessary to promote free and full communication between parties and their counsel, is only an exception to the rule promoting disclosure in discovery. As an exception, it is to be construed in the narrowest manner possible. In the case of insurance relationships, in particular, the court observed that Illinois has a strong policy in favor of disclosure, "with an eye towards ascertaining the truth which is essential to the proper disposition of a lawsuit."
The court, citing Waste Management, Inc. v. International Surplus Lines Insurance Co., 579 N.E.2d 322 (Ill. 1991), explained that policyholders have a broad duty to disclose information to the insurer when the policy contains a cooperation requirement. The court found that the policy's cooperation clause, read together with the policy's exclusion of losses that should have been known or expected by the policyholder, required disclosure of documents related to the litigation. It reasoned that if there were no disclosure of the materials, the insurer would have no way of determining whether the company had reason to know that the acts at issue might be the basis of a claim.
The court also noted that the policy expressly required cooperation in investigations regarding coverage. Because the policy contains this broad cooperation requirement, the court stated that the company agreed to disclose information that would otherwise have been privileged. This interpretation, the court explained, was harmonious with Illinois public policy, which encourages disclosure of information between insurers and policyholders. Such disclosure is necessary to prevent fraud, especially in cases involving known losses. Although the company asserted that the policy was a contract of adhesion, the court rejected this argument, noting that the policy language was negotiated and modified extensively before the agreement was executed.
Finally, the company argued that even if there was a legal basis for compelling it to disclose the requested documents, the court should delay compulsion of such disclosure because it would prejudice the company in the underlying lawsuits. The court declined to do so, and stated that resolution of disclosure issues in this suit did not go to the ultimate issue of conduct in violation of the applicable credit laws. The court also noted that the insurer had agreed to a protective order concerning the documents, which would avoid a prejudicial impact from disclosure of the materials to the insurer.


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Missionaries were part of the wallpaper of my childhood. From time to time there would be a strange adult at our weeknight supper table and I would be introduced to Miss X who was a missionary in some far-flung country. They seemed to be a harmless enough bunch of people, a little dull and strangely dressed, perhaps, but they were unlikely to cause any problems. However, it was clear from my mother's reaction that I was supposed to regard these slightly dishevelled people with a great deal of awe and admiration. They were missionaries and they were labourers in God's harvest. I should feel privileged that they were clearing up the dessert before I could have seconds!
Over the years, I met a large number of these people. They would regularly turn up at Church youth group or University CU meetings to tell us tales of derring-do on the mission field. Missionary talks were predictable; their slide set would always end up with a sunset and at some point in the talk they would say, "I may be a missionary, but I'm an ordinary person, just like you" (at which point everyone in the room would thing "you are fooling no one but yourself".
In my experience missionaries were a little eccentric, but like the earth in the Hitch-Hikers Guide, they were "mostly harmless".
This may, or may not, form part of my talk at the Global Connections' Thinking Mission Forum on May 25.


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1) I hate to cook but I love to bake. Cooking stresses me out so much because nothing is done at the same time! Argh! Good thing my husband loves to cook - he says it relaxes him (which makes no sense to me) and he's an excellent cook (really!) so it all works out. He actually doesn't like to bake so we're perfect for each other!
2) I absolutely cannot stand the taste or smell of coffee. Yuck!
3) I can't put the trademark curly Q on the top of a Dairy Queen ice cream cone. My first job was at a Dairy Queen in Topeka, KS when I was 14 years old and I was fired after one day because I couldn't do the Q. Well, that and I stocked every inch of freezer space they had with pre-packed quarts from all the ice cream I used trying to make the Q! I've tried through the years at various ice cream machines to do the Q but it always ends up flat as a pancake.
4) I root for the calf that gets away at the rodeo. When my husband and I lived in Colorado we went to a rodeo and I was the only one in the entire crowd who cheered when the calf got away. A sea of cowboy hats turned my direction but it didn't stop me. Needless to say, I've never been to another rodeo.
5) I must have color on my walls. I enjoy painting interior walls, well maybe not the entire process, but I love how paint transforms the mood of a room with each pass of the roller and I certainly love the result. White walls are definitely not for me. I came about this honestly - my mom is the same way!
6) I much prefer being barefoot. My shoes come off the second I get home!
7) Other than beading, I'm not crafty in any way. I can't sew, paint, draw - even my handwriting is messy. Thankfully I enjoy beading since it is fun and very relaxing and allows some right brain creativity to come out.
Jane, Angel is very thankful and she sends head butts and purrs! And I enjoy reading your antics and how you keep your Momma on her toes!
Abby, thank you so much for thinking of me again! I enjoy your blog and how you make everyone feel like welcomed friends! I hope you proceed with your plans for a 3rd blog since one can never have enough pet blogs to visit!


text: PocketLab Voyager is in the middle of a coil of wire. The rest of the wire is also wrapped in a coil, and a magnet is used to induce a current through the coil/wire. The magnetic field from the coil around the Voyager is then measured by the Voyager's magnetometer. The right hand rule tell us the magnetic field from the coil will be along the z-axis of the PocketLab Voyager. In the video you can see the z-axis of the magnetic field graph (lower graph) change each time the magnet enters. Science is awesome! (Click here for the original tweet).


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Top students, schools earn academic honors at Quest
Published Wednesday, March 28, 2018
Students from Westview Middle School in Goose Creek, pictured above, claimed second place overall in the 2018 Quest competition for grades 7 and 8. (BCSD photo)
For more than 1,000 middle and high school students from Charleston, Berkeley and Dorchester, months of preparation came to an end at Trident Technical College's main campus for the 32nd Quest Academic Competition.
Students gathered in classrooms at the college earlier this month, where they faced off in categories ranging from math to public speaking.
Quest is divided into four divisions: Level I, 6th grade; Level II, 7th and 8th grades; Level III, 9th and 10th grades; and Level IV, 11th and 12th grades. Students can earn points in team competitions for math, science and social studies; and in individual competitions for composition, public speaking and visual arts.
Other students participated in categories that don't contribute to the overall point total, such as computer programming, culinary, welding, French and Spanish.
Level I (Grade 6)
3rd Place Maxwell Degn - Macedonia Middle
2nd Place Caleb Carrick, Alex Lopez, Alex Seabrook - Berkeley Middle
3rd Place Ray Kar, Zachary Pinto, Lauren Davenport - Marrington Middle School of the Arts
Social Studies
2nd Place Darius Dash, Ashton Kellery, Aaron D'Annunzio - College Park Middle
Visual Arts
2nd Place Anniston Chance - Macedonia Middle
Level II (Grades 7 and 8)
2nd Place Andrew Allen, Cooper Whatley, Doug Sattler - Marrington Middle School of the Arts
3rd Place Halley McGee, Samone Middleton, Mira Degn - Macedonia Middle
Social Studies
1st Place Daniel Kuykendall, Taylor Rountree, Jarren Vega - Westview Middle
Level II Overall Winner
2nd Place Westview Middle
Level III (Grades 9 and 10)
2nd Place Logan Dunn - Hanahan High
Public Speaking
1st Place Zeke McDavid - Hanahan High
2nd Place Marissa Moore, Dylan Brower, Calvin Paulson - Cane Bay High
3rd Place Nick Barron, Felicity Jones, Mia Honeyman - Stratford High
Social Studies
1st Place Josh Cox, Jenny Le, Andres Cardenas - Hanahan High
Visual Arts
2nd Place Lindsay Phan - Hanahan High
3rd Place Johanna Javier-Alfaro - Stratford High
Level III Overall Winner
3rd Place Hanahan High
Level IV (Grades 11 and 12)
Public Speaking
1st Place Madison Catlin - Hanahan High
2nd Place Kathleen Willard - Cane Bay High
3rd Place Joshua Nelson, James Grant, Shane Blade, Richard McCarty, Puja Patel, Charlie Linder - Hanahan High
Social Studies
2nd Place Jack Taylor, Daniel Brown - Stratford High
Visual Arts
1st Place Fatema Mohnammed Hanahan High
Special Competitions (9 - 12)
1st Place Matthew Sams Stratford High
Computer Aided Design
2nd Place Jayden Follett Stratford High
3rd lace Ricahrd Karcher Stratford High
Computer Programming
2nd Place Quing Yu Lin, Joshua Smith, Adeem Mawani Stratford High
1st Place Amanda Martinez, Madison Raines, Noemi Velasco Stratford High
Engineering Design and Construction
3rd Place Spring Fang, Sercey Rogers, Lindsay Swindal Hanahan High
Spanish II
1st Place Jessica Randon Philip Simmons High
1st Place Mekhya Horry, Mirandad Hinderliter, Kendall Vorhis - Goose Creek High
2nd Place Kayla Stone, Doug Shumate, Shalyn Beasley, Jason Roberts - Hanahan High
3rd Place Joseph Evans, Jackson Quinif - Stratford High
2nd Place William Lowder - Goose Creek High


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The Career and Academic Services office sponsors a number of programs that teach effective study skills and are geared toward easing the transition into law school.
Throughout the first year, students progress through our Professionalism and Leadership Development Program. This program brings in leaders from bench, bar, and business to provide training on oral communication skills, law firm economics, time management, ethics, and more.
Scalia Law's location, culture, and programs produce more than just job-ready graduates. We produce leaders. We will work with you to find the right schedule, courses, career tools, and networking leads so that you can become a leader in your chosen field.
I have found that Scalia Law School's Leadership and Professional Development programming is both comprehensive and also personal. The staff work really well with students on an individual basis to tailor their professional development to their aspirations, while also providing great connections to network in the DC area with both alum from the school and also other practitioners in the field.
One of the things that we pride ourselves on is teaching our law students how to interact and communicate with the media. In today's legal world, a successful lawyer has to know how to deal with television, with radio. We've just launched a Diversity and Inclusion program. We're moving into a global economy, dealing with people of different cultures and different backgrounds. What we're trying to do is help our students have a diverse set of professional skills.
We have a certificate program in National Security Studies. I believe we have one in Intellectual Property. And then I know that we have a couple of different LL.M programs, which are also a great addition to a JD.
We are minutes from the most important city in the most important country in the world. The networking is unbelievable. We have judges who teach here, we have Supreme Court former clerks who are here, we have members and former members of Congress who come here-- all designed to allow for a practical legal education to give our students an advantage in the marketplace.


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FARMVILLE, VA. (MEDIA GENERAL) – The sole Vice Presidential candidates debate will get underway Tuesday evening, but there's little expectation the audience will be as large as the first debate between Presidential nominees Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump, held last week at Hofstra Unveristy in Hampstead, N.Y.
Gov. Mike Pence (R-Ind.) and Sen. Tim Kaine (D-Va.) will spend 90 minutes on stage at Longwood University in Farmville, Va., discussing at least 10 different topics from security to economic reform. The VP candidates' debate will not include a town-hall audience, opting instead for questions from a single moderator: Elaine Quijano of CBS News.
There's no public estimate on how many people will tune in, but using history as a guide, the audience could reach upwards of 50-60 million viewers.
According to TVNewser, the most watched vice-presidential debate in recent history was the 2008 match-up between current Vice President Joe Biden (D-Del.) and Gov. Sarah Palin (R-Ala.). In the 2008 debate, nearly 70 million people were watching.
Drama Free Night?
Compared to the first 2016 debate, most experts expect the vice-presidential match-up to be less polarizing than their running mates' appearance last Monday. Gov. Pence spent over a decade in Congress and is well-established in conservative circles compared to his running mate.
Neither Sen. Kaine nor Gov. Pence have sought the presidency before.
Sen. Kaine spoke with supporters outside a Virginia church over the weekend and stressed his strategy, including "being himself."
The latest polls suggest the Clinton campaign saw a slight boost nationally following the first debate, however its unclear if either party would see much of a difference after Tuesday's less-high-profile event.
For the latest developments from Longwood University, the site of tonight's debate, follow @markpmeredith on Twitter.