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Truth is stranger than fiction.Posted: May 29, 2013 Filed under: Uncategorized 23 Comments
Did you know that six works of fiction based on these abductions and murders have been published since 1980? One weak nonfiction book was published in 1984. More on that later.
The first of these books was Angel in the Snow, (Pocket Books, January 1980) by Patricia Welles. Welles wrote Bob, Carol, Ted & Alice in 1969, and the themes were infidelity and wife-swapping. The book was the basis of screenplay for a popular movie with the same name. In Angel, victim number five was a little girl who escaped. The abductors/killers were an older businessman and his younger male partner. Welles gives thanks in the opening pages to "the Birmingham Police Department, Birmingham, Michigan, for the help they gave me in the writing of this novel—both in the opinions and the fantasy offered." Umm—right, ok.
The second was The Oakland County Child Killer, by "Michael L. Parrott" (Harlo Press, March 1980). A "work of fiction based on a factual series of child murders that took place during the winter of 1977 in the quiet, northern suburbs of Detroit, " written from the perspective of psychiatrist "Dr. Elliot Denton." The book is dedicated to Lisa, "who taught me to see."
Parrott is clearly a pen name, based on my research. Harlo Press is long out-of-business. I believe the book was written by the late Dr. Bruce L. Danto, a psychiatrist who insinuated himself into the OCCK investigation, spent a lot of time and energy on the case, and for all I know was Chris Busch's psychiatrist. Danto wrote other nonfiction books and contributed to many other published works.
We know from police records that Chris Busch was living at his parents' home in Bloomfield Village, MI, to be close to his probation officer and psychiatrist. Danto's daughter, Lisa, who went to the same high school my brothers and I did, sustained a serious spinal cord injury in 1978 or 1979 and I believe she fully recovered.
This book, long out-of-print, is kind of a mindblower. Aside from paralleling the experience of Dr. Danto, down to taped phone messages from a man allegedly connected to the murders, it ends with freaky parallels not yet apparent in 1980. First of all, cops get a pedophile loser they think is the OCCK to essentially confess to involvement in the murders after getting him wasted in his car while they are questioning him. After the suspect passes out, they then exit his car, connect a rubber hose to the exhaust pipe of his car and asphyxiate him. They remove the hose and drive away in their patrol car.
One of the cops asks if they are just going to leave the guy there.
"In a day or two, we'll send a scout car out in the area and they'll stumble across him,' [responds the lieutenant]. "'Aren't you going to announce that the child killer . . . .'
'Hell no Shultz,' said Bowers. 'Do you realize what we've just done? The last thing we need is every newspaper in town digging around into what happened. This way it's nice and clean. Just another suicide that nobody gives a shit about. There won't be any more killings and the public will just forget about it. Like always.'
'What about the Task Force?'
'We go on just as we have been for a month or two. Then one day when everybody starts to forget, and believe me, it won't take long, we announce that the Task Force is costing taxpayers too much money. No more kids will be missing. Nobody will care. And that's the end of it.'"
Turns out, in this story, that the guy the cops offed is not the real killer, just someone who seemed like the real deal. The real killer is a Catholic priest, who kills his first three victims—a boy and two girls, and then lets his final victim—Joey—leave unharmed. Joey tells everyone he just ran away for a few days. While Joey is missing, the priest's photograph collection is being showcased at a local art gallery. At some point the priest leaves an anonymous message on the shrink's phone essentially blaming his parents for how he turned out. The priest commits suicide by jumping off the Ambassador Bridge and the shrink, of course, has it all figured out. He says nothing, believing it is in Joey's best interest to keep it all quiet.
Pretty interesting work of fiction, Mr. Parrott, "a graduate of Wayne State University in Detroit. He currently earns a living as a writer, photographer and film producer. The Oakland County Child Killer is his first novel."
"Out of the strain of doing, into the peace of the done." –Julia Louise WoodruffPosted: May 28, 2013 Filed under: Uncategorized 5 Comments
As I scramble to have some last gasp of a statement of how fucked this entire investigation is and has been, let me just say that we have almost done everything we can, and let me apologize in advance for the language I will use. I feel it is justified under the circumstances. If you can't deal with that and will hold against me, please stop reading now. Just know we aren't done and won't give up exposing what we learn contributed to making this investigation into the abductions, captivity, torture, rape, murder and dumping of four kids' bodies in and around Oakland County, Michigan, fail and fuck up an entire generation of kids. Why? Because no one in Oakland County EVER tried to explain what the fuck happened in the biggest manhunt in Michigan history and how four little kids from four suburban towns got picked up in Oakland County and subjected to the nightmare none of you wants to even contemplate. "Sorry, everyone. The killers were just too smart. And these goddamn families who are asking questions after 36 years are just a pain in the ass. Get lost. Trust us. This won't happen again." Seriously?!
These killers were dumb bastard opportunist pedophiles who got away with murder in Ferndale and then kept pushing the envelope, taking advantage of suburban police departments. Mark Stebbin's abduction was a crime of opportunity–as they all were, but Mark's abduction was the first. In Ferndale. And these fuckers got away with it. And later kept going (including body dump sites): Royal Oak, Troy, Berkley, Franklin Village, Birmingham–who the fuck cares?! An autopsy by the Oakland County Medical Examiner–even better!! It's not until my brother's body gets dumped in Livonia, MI, a few feet into Wayne County, that the party is over.
As my family now scrambles to document this bullshit–via video, this stupid blog, trying to help authors who are writing about this crime, my poor Dad comments–we have to keep going because "the legal system is failing Tim." Here's why I can't let it ruin my day-to-day life: the legal system ALREADY FAILED MARK STEBBINS, JILL ROBINSON, KRISTINE MICHELICH AND TIMOTHY KING. Congratulations, motherfuckers: you already crushed the very people you were supposed to speak for. I long ago stopped asking how people in law enforcement in Oakland County look themselves in the mirror. Same goes for you at the MSP, even you new people assigned to this piece of shit file that is going nowhere. You already screwed over those four little kids. And whoever else these fucks killed. Live with that. Until I got this shit dropped in my lap in 2006 my feeling was that the best I could do to honor my brother's memory was to live life to the best of my ability every single day. No way was I giving these animals another piece of me. I HATE that the cops took a piece away from me from 2006 to now. But you get no more. My goal now is just to document how fucked up your investigation was and is. And to expose any person who kept the animals who committed these crimes under the radar. While they may be dead, you are not. I have done almost everything I can in this case and then some–especially for a victim's family member. You have had an almost 40-year Get Out of Jail Free Card. Because this isn't a game, your card will in fact expire. Now or later. Take your pick.
Final page of article in FBI file provided in response to FOIA request.Posted: May 24, 2013 Filed under: Uncategorized 7 Comments
Woody Johnson. Seriously?
Page 4 of 5. Ridiculous.Posted: May 24, 2013 Filed under: Uncategorized Leave a comment
Page 3 of 5.Posted: May 24, 2013 Filed under: Uncategorized 1 Comment
Page 2 of 5, "Linda's Haunting Vision."Posted: May 24, 2013 Filed under: Uncategorized Leave a comment
From the FBI FOIA response re: documents relating to witness Doug Wilson's statements in the OCCK investigation.Posted: May 24, 2013 Filed under: Uncategorized 9 Comments
Page one of five. Appeared in Reader's Digest in March 1977. The fine print is hard to read, but this was an article first appearing in Good Housekeeping in 1972 or 1973. Does this mean anything to anybody? The only haunting vision I'm getting is of the FBI working on this case back in the day.


text: Eat Well Strategies Print Sample Menus for a 1,700 Low-Calorie Diet By Shereen Lehman, MS Shereen Lehman, MS, is a healthcare journalist and fact checker. She has co-authored two books for the popular Dummies Series (as Shereen Jegtvig). Learn about our editorial process Shereen Lehman, MS Medically reviewed by Medically reviewed by Richard Fogoros, MD on December 03, 2015 Richard N. Fogoros, MD, is a retired professor of medicine and board-certified internal medicine physician and cardiologist. He is Verywell's Senior Medical Advisor. Learn about our Review Board Richard Fogoros, MD Updated on January 16, 2020 George Doyle/Stockbyte/Getty Images More in Healthy Eating Eat Well Strategies Recipes Nutrition Facts Basics Sports Nutrition Weight Management Special Diets Supplements Kids' Nutrition View All Dieting and cutting calories usually aren't easy unless you have a solid plan, including daily meal plans and a complete shopping list. A few kitchen tools will also come in handy, such as measuring cups, measuring spoons, and a kitchen scale, which you can use to measure portions until you get used to estimating serving sizes. Planning Ahead Start by planning your meals and snacks for a few days or maybe a week, depending on how often you go grocery shopping. Compile a shopping list with the ingredients for all of your meals so you can stock your kitchen with the foods you need. Buy the foods that fit your meal plans and avoid picking up the high-calorie foods and treats that can derail your dieting effort. To plan low-calorie meals you'll need to know how many calories are in the foods you eat. There are many diet and nutrition apps, such as MyFitnessPal, that can help. It's also important to choose nutrient-dense foods. Since you're cutting your calories, you'll need to make every calorie count. High-fiber, low-calorie fruits and vegetables, whole grains, and low-fat protein sources should make up most of your daily menu. Meal planning isn't all that hard, but it can take a little practice, so here are two menu examples to get you started. The first example is free of any artificial sweeteners, but you can add them if you'd like. The second meal plan incorporates zero-calorie beverages, but you can eliminate them if you prefer. 1,701-Calorie Meal Plan With No Non-Nutritive Sweeteners Breakfast Two eggs scrambledOne slice 100 percent whole-grain toastOne tablespoon 100 percent fruit spreadOne cup 100 percent apple juice as a beverage Lunch Wrap with one whole grain tortilla: one-half cup chopped chicken, three tomato slices, one tablespoon light mayonnaise, lots of lettuce, and one ounce shredded light cheeseOne cup non-fat milk as a beverage Dinner One three-ounce sirloin steakOne cup cooked green beansOne medium baked sweet potatoOne small glass red wine as a beverage Snacks Several glasses of waterThree-fourths cup plain yogurt with one tablespoon honeyOne-half cup raw carrots14 walnut halvesOne cup 100 percent grapefruit juice Nutrition Information Total Calories: 1,701Total Fat: 29.6 percent (58 grams)Total Protein: 24.3 percent (106 grams)Total Carbohydrates: 41.8 percent (183 grams)Sodium: 1,326 milligramsSugar: 118 gramsCholesterol: 551 milligramsSaturated Fat: 13 gramsFiber: 26 grams 1,705-Calorie Menu with Non-Nutritive Sweeteners Breakfast One slice 100 percent whole-grain toast with one tablespoon peanut butterOne cup non-fat milkOne-half grapefruitOne packet sucralose or stevia sweetener Lunch A salad made with two cups mixed greens, one-half can artichoke hearts, six cucumber slices, three ounces cooked shrimp, one-half cup cherry tomatoes, and two tablespoons balsamic vinegar as a dressingOne small 100 percent whole-grain dinner rollDiet soda as a beverage Dinner One burrito made with one-half cup cooked chopped chicken, one-ounce low-fat shredded cheddar cheese, three tablespoons salsa, one tablespoon fat-free sour cream, and lettuceOne-half cup brown rice One-half cup black beansOne small glass white wine Snacks Two cups air-popped popcorn (no butter)One-half cup raw carrotsOne serving low-fat, sugar-free fruit-flavored yogurtOne orangeOne apple with ten almondsSeveral glasses of water with slices of lemon or lime Nutrition Information Total Calories: 1,705Total Fat: 19.6 percent (37 grams)Total Protein: 22.7 percent (97 grams)Total Carbohydrates: 53.3 percent (227 grams)Sodium: 1,717 milligramsSugar: 78 gramsCholesterol: 260 milligramsSaturated Fat: 9 gramsFiber: 39 grams There are also menus available for 1,200 calorie per day and 1,500 calorie per day diets, which may also be helpful depending on your calorie needs and intake goals. It's always a good idea to speak with your healthcare provider before making any major changes to your current diet, especially if you have any health conditions or concerns Additional Diet Tips Pack your lunch if you work or go to school, which will make it easier to control what you eat and reduce the temptation to get fast food or junk food from a vending machine.If you dine at a restaurant, choose a salad (go easy on the dressing and other high-calorie toppings), or opt for vegetable soup.Drink plenty of water instead of high-calorie beverages.Increase your physical activity, so you burn more calories. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Get nutrition tips and advice to make healthy eating easier. Sign Up You're in! Thank you, {{form.email}}, for signing up. There was an error. Please try again. What are your concerns? 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2019 Avalanche Level 1 course | 2-3 March | GAP
AVA Level 1 class. Garmisch, Germany. We will be meeting Saturday morning at the Hausberg Lodge, upstairs in the classroom at 0900.• Homework to be completed BEFORE class starts: Complete the 5 online modules at https://kbyg.org/learn/ This will take a bout 2 hours, but they do a really good job of presenting the information. • Materials to


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The New York State Education Department's State Archives is seeking candidates to fill an Archives & Records Management Specialist 2 position within the State Archives' Government Records Services program. The Government Records Services Program provides archives and records management assistance and support to state agencies and local governments. Duties of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Provide advice, assistance and technical support to state agencies and local governments in the management of records and recordkeeping systems;
- Develop and revise retention schedules for state agencies and local governments;
- Conduct onsite appraisals of State and local government records to determine archival value and prepare reports of evaluations; and
- Develop and present both online and onsite workshops on records management to state agencies and local governments.
Reassignment: One year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service as an Archives and Records Managements Specialist 2.
Section 52.6 Transfer: One year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service in a title SG-16 or above deemed eligible to transfer under Section 52.6 of the Civil Service Law.
Provisional Appointment: Candidates must have either 1) one year of permanent competitive or non-competitive 55b/c service as an Archives and Records Management Specialist 1; OR 2) master's degree in history, government, business or public administration, political science, American studies, library/information science, or archival administration AND two years of professional experience in which the majority of duties involved one or more of the following:The starting salary for this position is $54,406 and, at least according to the current salary schedule, the salary will gradually increase to $69,182 based on annual performance advances. These figures are established by a collective bargaining agreement and are non-negotiable; they may also change slightly as a result of future contract negotiations. In addition, the State of New York offers a comprehensive array of retirement, health, and other benefits.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Special consideration will be given to candidates who possess the following qualifications:
- Analyzing or appraising records and information systems to develop recordkeeping and/or records retention plans for an institution, governmental body, or corporation;
- Providing education, training, grant-in-aid, or direct technical assistance services in records management and/or archives administration for an institution, governmental body, or corporation;
- Developing or implementing guidelines, standards, policies and procedures concerning records management and/or archives administration for an institution, governmental body, or corporation;
- Evaluating available information technology to support recordkeeping needs and requirements of an institution, governmental body, or corporation;
- Acquiring, controlling, preserving, making available, or promoting use of archival records, whether in electronic, paper, or other form for an institution, governmental body, or corporation.
- Demonstration of experience with core archival and records management practices including scheduling/appraisal, archival description and preservation, digital preservation and electronic records, and references services to a wide range of users including state and local government agencies, academics, educators, genealogists, local historians, and the general public.
- Experience with records management methods and techniques, especially in a government setting.
The deadline for applying for this position is 12 April 2017. For more information and application instructions, consult the job posting.


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It's November and they've started. The Christmas TV ads. The ones you either secretly enjoy or love to hate. Either way, come 24th December and by their several hundredth run, you're crying out for the flip to Summer holiday ads. It's also the time for huge departments stores and perfume brands to get behind their latest release or regular cash-cow and let the world know that a Christmas without fragrance is a world without joy. True for any perfume lover.
Chanel have upped the ante this season with their spectacularly clever Chanel No.5 L'Eau ad that not only perfectly encapsulates the brand and its direction but the new fragrance and its vitality. Its difference yet its sameness. Its freshness yet familiarity. #youknowmeandyoudont
Featuring muse, Lily-Rose Depp, the ad is a breathe of contemporary, visionary fresh air with the familiar black and white, composed elegance of Chanel, shot through with a bolt of light, with several flips to Technicolor. Completely capturing the essence of No.5 L'Eau, one of the most important and intelligent releases for the label in recent years.
Perfumer Olivier Polge has masterfully managed to re-configure Chanel No.5 that will see it extend past the youthful, fresh-faces it will surely appeal to, and captivate a whole new audience of older, stalwart Chanel No.5 devotees able to smell the differences and love them the more for it.
Younger, fresher, vibrant and vital, Chanel No.5 L'Eau doesn't try to replicate so much as take the fragrance in a new direction that's fitting for youth as well as lighter days and moods. Polge's genius combines balance and daring. Taking No.5 beyond the expected, while charming the pounds from the purses of its fan base and appealing to a whole new audience of young ladies aiming to lunch, or rather, kick up their heels.
There's an energy to No.5 L'Eau that is much needed within the perfumery house of Chanel that's directly in sync with the ready-to-wear and couture offer of Monsieur Lagerfeld. That's why this offer is so ingenious. Polge has stayed true to the most iconic, famous fragrance in the world while injecting a veil of gossamer, sparkling lightness that oomphs with energy. A feel-good fragrance in a bottle that appeals to all ages and all types of women.
Evanescent citrus aldeyde top notes combine with a floral heart that's greener, crisper and edgier while ylang-ylang swirls into rose, ending on a soft trip of cedar and vetiver woody notes. No. 5 L'Eau's staying power on the skin is strong for such a light fragrance, almost glimmering with sparkling, diamond bite.
This is a classy, non-showy offer that has been created, positioned and thought-through at every step. From its purity of composition and the crystalline transparency of the fragrance to the contemporary, bold, new graphic typeface, No.5 L'Eau rocks. I've no doubt Mlle Chanel would wholeheartedly approve.
Chanel No.5 L'Eau is available from Chanel counters and stores priced £68 (50ml) and £96 (100ml)


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Title 29 of the Federal Code of Regulation, Section 1910.146 (29 CFR 1910.146) requires employers to establish a Permit Required Confined Space Entry Program, and provide trained rescue personnel when required. There are 14 specific areas that must be included in this program. One element of this program is to develop procedures for providing and summoning authorized rescue and emergency services. (Section K of the standard) Providing properly trained response teams may be accomplished in various ways.
1. On-Site Response Teams
There are numerous training considerations in complying with the rescue requirements of CFR 1910.146. Employees must be trained in the proper use of PPE and rescue equipment. Each rescue team member must be trained as an authorized entrant and should be trained in attendant duties as well. Employers must provide these in-house teams with the necessary training and equipment to perform these rescues.
2. Off-Site Response Teams
Any employer who retains and off-site rescue service must ensure that the designated service has equipment, training, and overall ability to respond in a timely fashion. The employer must also give the outside agency access to confined spaces in his facility in order for this outside service to preplan these confined spaces.


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Small group leaders are no different from the rest of us. Somehow we have developed in our minds that those we appoint as small group leaders just automatically grow on their own without needing the discipleship and accountability of a coach, mentor, or a pastor who oversees them.
Here is the main idea of this post: If you do not have a plan to grow your leaders, you cannot expect much to happen in the lives of your groups.
So, what do your group leaders need from you?
- Accountability – Every person regardless of their position needs accountability. Now, the word accountability in the traditional sense means someone who knows the deepest and darkest secrets of an individual. Now, you might have that relationship with your leaders, but I am not suggesting you must have that relationship. Accountability is just a means whereby you are evaluating and leading an individual toward growth. Are you doing this in the life of your group leaders?
- Training – This is where so many group pastors go wrong. I have failed in this area so many times. I do not care how mature your group leader appears to be, they need training. The traditional model would be to get your leaders to a training session. I am not suggesting that. Those are good, but usually you end up with a small percentage of leaders that attend. I think you pay the money to have someone come in and train your leaders or you train them yourself. Share blog posts to help them. Purchase them books. Speak leadership into them. Email them regularly with the intent to train and develop them.
- Appreciation – Every group leader needs appreciation. Do not forget this. Appreciate them financially. Get them gift cards for leading people. Appreciate them publicly. Call and text them regularly without an agenda, but rather just to tell them "thank you" and that you appreciate them.
Are you a small group leader? If so, what would you add to this list?
Are you a small groups coach or leader? If so, give me your list in the comment section below.


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Requesting Transcripts
Transcripts are the official school record of courses and grades. Most colleges will require a current official transcript as part of the application process. The college you decide to attend will usually also require a final transcript at the end of your senior year. A final transcript indicates all courses and grades including your final senior grades, your final cumulative GPA, and your graduation date, after your second semester senior grades are finalized and stored. Final transcripts are usually available about the second week in June, but not earlier, due to processing time.
ClassLink (Xello) Transcripts
Olathe students may access their transcripts in three ways:
- via the ClassLink icon on the desktop of their district-issued mobile device
- by downloading the ClassLink Launchpad app from iTunes for Apple devices or Play Store for Android devices
- by visiting the ClassLink Launchpad website
Students will use their Olathe Public Schools network username and password for any of the three options. Parents do not have access to ClassLink because they do not have a district username and password.
Instructions for Seniors
- On your Xello homepage, select College Applications
- Next, select New Application
- Search for the school you want your transcript sent to, and click Select
- Select Next
- Three steps on this screen
- Choose your Admission Type (most of these are Regular Admission)
- Choose Application Deadline (select any date in the future)
- Select Create
- Select the three little dots icon in the lower right corner of the screen, and Request a Transcript
Instructions for Juniors
- Access the Transcript tool from the Goals and Plans link in the top menu or on the dashboard
- Select a school. The first page will show your Saved Schools or you can use the Search function to find a school.
- Your selected school(s) will show in the carousel at the bottom of the screen for easy access. Schools are saved here so you can easily return and finish later.
- Click Next.
- Review your choices and make any necessary changes to your list.
- When finished selecting schools, click Send to request that your high school send the transcript to the listed schools.
- View your sent transcripts by clicking Track My Requests. Later you can check the progress by going to your Dashboard and clicking Transcripts. Click on the line of the transcript you want to view and a progress bar will appear.
Unofficial Transcripts
Unofficial transcripts can be provided directly to current students or parents, but are these are not considered official records. To request an unofficial transcript to be sent by email to you, please download and complete this request form, and return it to your high school counselor or counseling office.
Please allow at least five business days for a transcript request to be processed and keep in mind that transcript requests are not processed on weekends and days when school is not in session. Please plan ahead with regards to your deadlines for scholarships and applications for college.
Alumni Transcript Requests
Alumni of the Olathe Public Schools who need a transcript can order one online. Please allow at least five business days for a transcript request to be processed and keep in mind that transcript requests are not processed on weekends and days when school is not in session.


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Pub Quiz (helpcentric)
I have a work pub quiz on Thursday and my team and I are trying to do some last minute cramming. What sort of questions/categories come up in a pub quiz?
I have been to one before but not for a while. Plus I'm not very knowledgable and I need some help bringing something to the table.
how about a nice
quiche ?
is it cheese and tomato?
because if not I don't want it
i really want a quiche
where can i get one that i can eat cold on the door of a club?
We've got an Aussie
on the team so that sorts out any other Aussie related geographical faux pas...
i'm the token aussie on our team
it's come in handy about 1 time.
that's better than none right!
I think I am the token arts student who did a theology and religious studies degree and can NEVER answer the biblical question <useless>
Jesus was born in Nazareth.
Hope this helps.
I always believed the Supergrass theory... he came from outer space... and he left in a second hand car...
wow, we have a token theologist on our team too!
it's come in handy about 1 time.
Do you have a token celeb-knowledge person too?
And finally the person who always knows all the answers, even the sports ones?
i could be the celeb knowledge one maybe
but the quiz is too highbrow where we go. fortunately we usually have 2-3 of the latter category.
looks like you have the formula ready to go!
shall we just list every possible
question with the answer?
The 3 English footballers to cost over 7 million and never get an England Cap are...
Kevin Davies, Dean Richards and Carl Cort.
The furthest thing you can see from Ben Nevis on a clear day is the sun.
You better have a good team name as well, that's far more important then knowledge.
This stuff is gold!
My team name is Smarty Pints... we are all ladies and thought this name was 'cute'... any good or lame as?
surely you can see a little bit of sky
just past the sun?
the sun is the biggest thing
you can see, not the furthest.
Actually it would be 'farthest', surely?
And it depends on how technical you want to be. On a clear day the photons your eye can reasonably make out, i.e. see, will all be from the sun or closer sources, reflected from the atmosphere.
One could argue you can can still 'see' the farthest star but then that would imply that seeing is photons hitting the eye, and most blind people would then be classed as 'seeing'.
5 Mount Etna
Mrs Noah
None, they were both disqualified!
Olivier Panis
I'm singing the ariston song now
and giggling.
It's a classic
Someone needs to do a disco remix.
You were thinking of Mats Wilander.
You need to put a stop to that.
i'd love to do a quiz with you boys
really really would.
i was desperate to get people together for the quiz near me on Monday but to no avail. The prize for best topical name was mine once i'd figured out how to get the words Line-Closed-Speight-Suicides into a coherent moniker...
the answer
is always Bucks Fizz or the M25.
At least it is in family edition Trivial Pursuit
What does he do now?
Panis and Da Matta is my favourite driving pairing in recent history. For absolutely no discernible reason.
It's because
1) His name sounds a bit like 'penis' and
2) What's da matta wi you, eh? is a good Italian stereotype sentence.
1) No. It's because he's Panis
Everyone likes Panis
2) Yes.
Bucks Fizz the group
or the drink?
Drachma Pop?
Actually, that's an ex Eurovision entry too I think...


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Human rights group highlights 'serious violations' in Egypt and Libya
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Egypt and Libya have been singled out in the latest report by Human Rights Watch, which accused the two countries of denying citizens political freedom and continuing abusive policing tactics.
AFP - Egypt must revoke its "draconian emergency law" and Libya should free unjustly detained prisoners, Human Rights Watch said on Sunday.
"Both Egypt's and Libya's human rights records will come under intense scrutiny by the UN Human Rights Council in 2010," said Sarah Leah Whitson, Middle East director at Human Rights Watch.
Whitson was in Cairo to present the world report review of countries in the Middle East, entitled "Egypt and Libya: A Year of Serious Abuses" which details the state of human rights in 2009.
"Egyptian security services need to understand that their thuggery confirms the international image of Egypt as a police state, while Libyan security forces continue to dominate political space in Libya in an atmosphere of fear," she said.
She called on Egypt to repeal the emergency law and revamp it security services.
The government has "broken its promises (to end the emergency law) over and over again to its shame and discredit," Whitson said, adding that torture and abuse in Egypt were "pervasive".
Egypt has been operating under a state of emergency since the 1981 assassination of president Anwar Sadat, and it has been renewed repeatedly since then despite protests from rights groups and regime opponents.
HRW also called on the Libyan government to "immediately release unjustly detained prisoners, reveal the fate of disappeared prisoners, provide justice to the families of victims of the killings of 1,200 inmates in 1996 in Abu Salim prison and reform laws that criminalise free speech and association."
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The Influence Of Emerging Technologies On The Surveying Occupation
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DescriptionThis is a compilation that contains the remakes of two GameBoy Color Devil Children game editions, the Black Book and the Red Book. Both games bring the dark Megami Tensei (Megaten) universe to the cute world of Pokemon-like monster collecting. You play fifth-graders who study at the Harajuku Elementary School. The city has been invaded by demons, and two children decide to fight them - and perhaps to tame them. 270 demons are available in this compilation - 250 from the original GBC games and 20 added especially for this release. There are also graphical changes and some movies thrown into the game.
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The historic Astoria Hotel is one of the most luxurious hotels in St. Petersburg, boasting some of the finest amenities and one of the best downtown locations in the city. Under the management of the RF Hotels International group the Astoria has recently undergone an extensive renovation program, and now not only offers its guests charming turn-of-the-century interiors, but all the modern facilities and services one would expect from a world-class 5-star hotel. As a member of the Rocco Forte Luxury Collection, the hotel combines stunning Art Deco architecture, modern spacious rooms, fine dining and an excellent location just a few minutes walk from St. Petersburg's major downtown attractions; the State Hermitage Museum's Art Gallery, Nevsky Prospekt and the Mariinsky Opera and Ballet Theater.
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by Chris Hatton
An Excellent Year
For the first time in several years, we had more applicants for Route Information Packs: 30 in 2016, compared to only 17 in 2015 (19 of the 30 were paid for by PayPal)
I am certain that that this increase is because people can use PayPal. I expect the percentage to grow in 2017, as we only introduced the PayPal option after the year had started. The following advised me of their mode of travel:-
15 Walkers
5 Cyclists
5 Runners
1 Bus pass
1 Motor Cyclist
1 Hire Car.
Most cyclists make decisions as groups with Cycling UK or Sustrans Route Information.
There are several people trying to do an organised group run/running race. WOW! ( I found it hard enough walking in 2012)
The John o' Groats Trail is gradually making it oh-so-much safer for walkers between Inverness/Dingwall & JoG than on the A9. However, it will be a while yet before it is a completed, continuous, off-road walking trail. The A9 is for motor vehicles, not cyclists or walkers.
I've enjoyed talking to a lot of determined LEJoGers who were planning their big journey in 2016.
A good plan will usually ensure a positive and enjoyable result!


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Men rate themselves higher on Valentine's Day effort and plan to
spend 2x as much as women do ($217 vs. $99)
Average planned spend on Valentine's Day drops by one-third after
the first year together ($223 to $149)
Married individuals plan to spend nearly 2x as much on Valentine's
Day ($168 vs. $87)
Dinner at a restaurant, a card, a weekend getaway or an activity
together were identified as most meaningful gifts
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men, those in newer relationships and married individuals all gave
themselves the highest marks.
"At its very essence, Valentine's Day is a celebration of love and a
chance to show your partner how much you value them," said author
and relationship expert, Tracey Cox. "My advice to anyone who is
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can do together. Because giving someone your time is one of the most
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together. It is these shared experiences that creates the bond that will
get you through life's rough spots."
When asked to rate themselves on how much effort they put towards their
Valentine's celebrations, men say they put in 10 percent more effort
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their partner this year, while the average woman plans to shell out just
The survey results also confirmed the long-held notion that some
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identified themselves as in a relationship.
While Groupon found that some gifts scored higher in terms of effort
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Classic Rock Jam
May 16, 2019 @ 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
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The FUNdeMENTALS will host this episode!
The third Thursday of every month is Classic Rock Jam.
Come sit in with the host band, bring your own band and we will call you up to play 2-3 songs, or just enjoy.
Classic Rock Jam is a FREE EVENT (donations accepted) sponsored by Boothe Bros. Music in Spanish Fork.
The host band will play from 8:00-8:30 while we pass around the "List O Love."
At 8:30 we start calling people up to jam.


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Cinco de Mayo. May 5th. Cinco de drinko. National Margarita day (actually that's February 22nd…I know this because my birthday is the same day). Regardless, whatever you happen to call it, Cinco de Mayo is a great day to kick back and enjoy some delicious food and drink.
What is it, exactly, that we are celebrating, you ask?
In regions of Mexico, May 5th is called "El Dia de la Batalla de la Puebla" (English translation: The day of the battle of Puebla) and is observed to commemorate the mexicans surprising victory over french forces at the Battle of Puebla on May 5th, 1862. To celebrate, many special events are held highlighting mexico's culture, especially in food, music, and dancing.
But lets be real. Cinco De Mayo is a day synonymous with mass amounts of alcohol consumption just like St Patrick's Day. However, instead of green beer and car bombs, we're here to share with you some other delicious treats to help you liven up this Saturday's fiestas!
Here's a few of KMKCreatives Bar must-haves for Cinco De Mayo:
The Paloma Cocktail
I love this cocktail. It's like a margarita with bubbles and it's super simple to make.
- 1 1/2 ounces of reposado agave tequilla
- Juice from half of a lime
- grapefruit flavored soda (Try the brand squirt)
Fill a glass with ice, pour in tequilla, lime juice, and top with the grapefruit soda.
Tamarind-Chili Syrup
For for a sweet and spicy tequilla shot or drink alternative – Try mixing in a little tamarind- chili Syrup.
The syrup itself will take you about ten minutes to make and can be stored up to two weeks in the refrigerator.
Mix it with tequilla over ice or as a shot for a little sweet heat this Cinco de Mayo! Here's the recipe for the syrup:
- 4 dried arbol chiles, stems removed and crumbled
- 1 1/2 cups water
- 2/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup seedless tamarind paste
Put all the ingredients in a saucepan on the stove and cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally
until the mixture is consistent throughout and the sugar is dissolved. Remove from the heat, cool,
strain, and use!
Agave Nectar
Agave nectar is a sweetener produced in South Africa and Mexico. It's less viscous than honey, just a touch sweeter, and doesn't have that bitter aftertaste that most artificial sweeteners do. It's an easy to find product in your local grocery store. Try it in this Reposado Old-Fashioned cocktail this Cinco De Mayo:
- 3 oz reposado tequila
- 2 nectarine slices
- 3 bing cherries (1 for garnish)
- 1 Tbsp agave nectar
- 2 dashes Angostura bitters
Muddle the cherries, nectarines, and agave nectar in a glass. Fill the glass with ice, pour in your tequilla, give it a stir, and garnish.
Bohemia Obscura Beer
Yes, Coronas are nice. But they are standard at any bar all year round. This is a holiday, dammit! It demands something special. Something like Bohemia Obscura. It's a malty beer with cherry and nutty notes and hint of hoppy bitterness. Perfect for a tequilla shot chaser! The only downside is that it may be a little difficult to find, but you can try some online specialty beer stores or it's counterpart, Bohemia Clasica, is a little more common in local retail stores.
Happy and Safe Cinco De Mayo Everyone!


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Partnering high quality construction, cutting-edge technology, and timeless styles, the Avalon is ideal for outdoor locations. A single handspun RLM shade is attached to a post mounting, letting a timeless aesthetic spread across entire properties. Several materials and customization options are available to define the Avalon's aesthetic. Copper and brass offer an unparalleled elegance to this design, or utilize porcelain enamel for its glistening appearance. Decorative mountings and wire cages add touches of decorative charm to this design.
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My mother drew this picture a few days ago. She is 101 and suffers from dementia. She copied something the carer in her home had drawn.
"Do I just do the same?" my mother asked.
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April 03, 2017
On the meaning of the Navalny protests
We will continue to consider Russian politics as outside our reservation, except for areas that interface directly with our interests. One of our specific interests are the long-term prospects of regime change, which would have a profound impact on Europe. In this context we noted an interesting article by Anna Arutunyan who made a strong argument that the protests organised by Alexei Navalny may constitute the beginning of the end of the Putin regime.
The protest, as she points out, are actually not directed against Putin himself, but against his prime minister and predecessor as president, Dmitry Medvedev. The protesters were calling for an inquiry into allegations that Medvedev enriched himself personally through a network using fake charities to hide his wealth, and which was funded by Russian oligarchs. What makes those protests different from past ones is that they are no longer confined to Moscow and St Petersburg, but are spread evenly throughout the country. The protesters displayed a level of organisation previously unknown in Russia. Navalny and his supporters operate far more strategically than previous generations of protester: by emphasising corruption, they picked on a subject that ordinary Russians really care about. It is their number one complaint about their own country. She concludes with the observation that the protests could well represent a shift for Russian civil society that previous protests did not accomplish. While no one really expects the Kremlin to hold an investigation, it is not considered the least likely outcome. She concludes that Navalny does not fit into any of the typical categories of protesters. He is not a populist, nor a pro-Western liberal. But, by focusing on corruption, he has chosen the current regime's most vulnerable spot.


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I don't cut corners.
Finding my way in this new position, I am also seeing that there is a lot of clean up to do. (Like there would be any time there is an executive turnover in an association). Clean up in the way of documentation, developing systems and checklists, and overall aligning our policies, procedures and bylaws with the way we do things. Some of that kind of stuff just takes time to get it in order to my style of leadership.
Everyone needs to see that REALTORS® are doing more.
One question I hear often, is what does the state association do? Our strongest member benefit is the advocacy that we provide. With over 10,000 Oklahoma REALTOR® members, we can surely show people how we do way more than just ok in the work we do. Watch and see what we will do.
Therefore, I strive to do more.
As plans are unfolding, I realize that our power and strength in numbers starts with communication. Communication to our local AEs in Oklahoma, and communication to our members. When I ran a local association called the Greater Springfield Board of REALTORS®, I closed each communication with #beGREATER. It was a plea to our members to always be greater than what the public expected of us. Here in Oklahoma (OK), we are not just OK, we are #morethanjustOK.
Go show them that we are more than just OK.
We are pretty darn awesome.


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Intershape Group
Got an event coming up? Eat a good meal (not just a snack) before you go then you wont feel hungry and so are less likely to eat or make poor choices whilst you are at the event. Invited to a dinner party or a gathering at a friend house? Offer to bring a plate
Thank you to everyone that came to this amazing see out show. Ourselves and the IBFA thank you for making it so amazing again for its 4th year and hope to see you at the British finals and at next years Mr Pennine (date to be announced).


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The Vietnam War was one of the most disgraceful conflicts America has ever been involved in. The government and the irresponsible politicians who ran it made the worst decisions imaginable. They took young men and women and basically sacrificed them for no reason. The people who served in Vietnam were true victims, pawns in a game that often got mistreated and suffered greatly upon their return from that hellish war.
At Furious Cinema, we hold the veterans of 'Nam in the highest regard as honorable, selfless heroes. They gave their lives fighting a horrific, deeply traumatic battle they really never had a chance of winning. This new Vietnam Vet Films list is a companion piece to our 20 FURIOUS VIETNAM WAR MOVIES. It will be covering the films which depict the lives of Vietnam Vets after they came home from the war. There's also some titles about Post War rescue missions, another small subgenre based around the survivors.
Coming Home (1978, Dir: Hal Ashby)
Jon Voight and Jane Fonda give amazing performances in this pivotal film that tells the struggles of wounded veterans returning from the war. It is a very personal story and definitely one that will haunt you. This movie like Born on the 4th of July (also on our list) is based on events in the life of wounded vet Ron Kovic. Co-starring Bruce Dern. (Sebastian)
Rolling Thunder (1977, Dir: John Flynn)
A movie so cool Quentin Tarantino once named a company after it! Maj. Charles Rane (William Devane) returns from the war… and he snaps! Must be seen to be believed! A true cult classic revenge action film. Very minimalist and not at all as artistically elaborate as Taxi Driver. Written by Paul Schrader and Heywood Gould. Co-starring Tommy Lee Jones, Linda Haynes, James Best, Luke Askew. (Sebastian)
Taxi Driver (1976, Dir: Martin Scorsese)
If there's one character who personified the returned war veteran onscreen, it was Robert DeNiro's Travis Bickle. This is a man who roamed the streets of New York feeling alienated. He feels an itch, he wants to do something…the result is one of Scorsese's finest achievements and an immensely rewatchable movie. Co-starring Cybil Shepherd, Jodie Foster, Harvey Keitel, Albert Brooks and Peter Boyle. Written by Paul Schrader. (Sebastian)
First Blood (1982, Dir: Ted Kotcheff)
Highly underrated and often treated as just a superficial action movie, First Blood is in fact a highly complex social drama that just happens to turn into a survival movie for the majority of its running time. John Rambo (Sylvester Stallone) returns to a not exactly hospitable America and realizes that what he was trained for isn't exactly what people want to deal with back home. His own personal war still isn't over. Co-starring Brian Dennehey, Richard Crenna, Jack Starrett and David Caruso. (Sebastian)
Jacob's Ladder (1990, Dir: Adrian Lyne)
In this mindbending psychological thriller, Tim Robbins is Jacob Singer, a Vietnam Vet who experiences horrifying flashbacks and hallucinations. Jacob assumes he's experiencing Post Traumatic Stress due to the war but he later discovers that something more diabolical is responsible for his disturbing mental disorder. Co-starring Elizabeth Pena, Danny Aiello, Matt Craven, Jason Alexander, Ving Rhames. (Peter)
Born on the 4th of July (1989, Dir: Oliver Stone)
The 2nd part of Stone's Vietnam trilogy (which includes Platoon and Heaven and Earth). This one takes place both in the war zone as well as back in the USA. Among the three movies, this is the most overtly political. At the height of the Anti-war protests, Ron Kovic (Tom Cruise) a paralyzed veteran overcomes his personal anxieties and becomes politically active. Cruise shines in this effort. Co-starring Frank Whaley, Kyra Sedgwick, Josh Evans, Jerry Levine. (Sebastian)
Dead Presidents (1995, Dir: The Hughes Bros)
This is one of my personal favorites. It's a socio-critical drama that mixes heist movie, Boyz 'n the hood drama, war movie and Vietnam Vet movie all in one. It is an amazing experience with stellar actors, great storytelling and lots of memorable moments. Haven't heard of it? well that's possible, but shame on you. Starring Taye Diggs, Chris Tucker, Terrence Howard. (Sebastian)
The War At Home (1996, Dir: Emilio Estevez)
Emilio Estevez stars in and directs this indie drama about a Vietnam Veteran that returns to his family and tries to start a new life after serving in the War. His efforts are thwarted by his own psychological and political issues which slowly begin to tear his close knit, All American family apart. In the tradition of Stone's Born on The 4th of July. Co-starring Martin Sheen and Kathy Bates. (Peter)
The Exterminator (1980, Dir: James Glickenhaus)
In this exploitation film hybrid of Death Wish and Taxi Driver, Robert Ginty plays Vietnam Vet John Eastland who becomes a vigilante after his good friend is murdered. Eastland goes from ignored victim of circumstance to a judge, jury and executioner on the mean streets of New York City. A very grimy, very violent Grindhouse era cult classic. (Peter)
Missing In Action (1984, Dir: Joseph Zito)
Among the Nam camp classics, this is a front runner. Ex-POW Col. James Braddock (Chuck Norris) roundhouse kicks his way through the jungle to rescue POWs some politicians deny exist. A tad reactionary and political but mostly an action flick with a thick vigilante message. It is quite enjoyable and was so successful it spawned a few sequels. (Sebastian)
Uncommon Valor (1983, Dir: Ted Kotcheff)
Some critics have decried the simplicity of this one but still you gotta see Gene Hackman in camouflage. It's not a very good movie (FC's Pete thinks it's one of the best Nam vet/rescue flicks) but among Missing in Action and some other lesser efforts this at least ranks among the more interesting entries. Co-starring Patrick Swayze, Fred Ward, Reb Brown, Randall "Tex" Cobb. (Sebastian)
Combat Shock (1986, Dir: Buddy Giovinazzo)
An ultra low budget Troma Films black comedy/character study of a battle damaged, mentally unstable Vietnam Vet named Frankie (Ricky Giovinazzo). Violent, sickening and plain horrific. Not for the squeamish but certainly one for those gorehounds that appreciate plenty of splatter! (Peter)
Thou Shalt Not Kill…Except (1985, Dir: Josh Becker)
Sgt. Jack Stryker (Brian Schulz) a Vietnam Vet returns from the war to begin a new life. When a Manson-esque cult (led by Sam Raimi) begins spreading terror in the small town where he and his war buddies reside, they go on a roaring rampage of revenge to get rid of the crazy bastards. A hysterical, over the top, entertaining cult classic that really heightens the Vietnam vet storyline. (Peter)
RAMBO: First Blood Part II (1985, Dir: George P. Cosmatos)
This film was my introduction to Stallone as John Rambo. I wouldn't see First Blood (1982) until a few years later. All I knew at the time was that this movie was awesome. The story picks up a few years after the first movie. Rambo is in a maximum security prison breaking rocks as his punishment for going crazy on Sheriff Teasel's redneck town. When Col. Trautman (Richard Crenna) arrives offering him a recon job in Nam for a reprieve, Rambo agrees to do it. Once he's back in the jungles of Cambodia Rambo finds himself fighting the war all over again. The same government corruption and double dealing is still going on as he tries to save some badly treated POWs secretly being held there. If you want the ultimate Vietnam Vet rescue/middle finger to the fatcat politicians movie, I'd say this one is the best. (Peter)
This furious list is dedicated to all the soldiers that died in Nam and the ones that made it home but whose lives would never be the same again.


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(The following (slightly updated) article originally appeared in the May 8, 1991 issue of the Lower East Side alternative newsweekly, Downtown).
Around the same time Gannett decided to go into the television production business with PBS' MacNeil and Lehrer, it also decided to use its windfall newspaper chain profits and Wall Street money to launch a national newspaper, USA Today, in the early 1980s.
Gannett began publishing USA Today in September 1982. The newspaper was primarily sold in 135,000 USA Today vending machines around the United States. Despite the opposition of some urban environmentalists, Gannett "stormed the city and bolted three thousand vending machines to the sidewalks of New York," according to Neuharth's Confessions Of An S.O.B. book.
Since the journalistic quality of its new national newspaper was not considered too great by most literate news junkies, Gannett was forced to spend huge sums of money promoting USA Today before it could be converted from an annual money-loser into a profitable media operation. It was also necessary to offer potential advertisers six-and-a-half months of free advertising in USA Today to induce them to advertise in the new national newspaper. And wherever it could, the multi-billion dollar conglomerate always sought to hire cheaper non-unionized workers to distribute USA Today to its vending machines and to newsstands.
According to The Making of McPaper: The Inside Story of `USA Today' by Peter Prichard, USA Today's managing editor in the 1980s, when Gannett started to distribute the newspaper in New York City in April 1983, USA Today spent $100,000 on its launch party—including $70,000 for food and liquor—and "saturated local television, radio, billboards and newspapers" with a USA Today ad campaign. Gannett also worked out a deal in 1985 with General Mills in which consumers who sent in proof-of-purchase seals for eight of 12 General Mills products could receive USA Today free for six months—at a cost of $12 million to Gannett. Only 93,000 of the 512,000 people who chose to sample USA Today for free, however, chose to take out paid subscriptions after six months of evaluating the Gannett national newspaper.
Despite the huge sums of excess profits that Gannett spent to push USA Today on people in the United States, as late as 1986 it was still a big money-loser for Gannett. Between 1980 and 1986 (including pre-publishing years), Gannett's total pretax operating losses from its USA Today national newspaper operation exceeded $458 million, which was "by far the greatest deficit any newspaper had ever run up," according to The Making of McPaper book.
Yet despite the initial unprofitability of its new national newspaper, Gannett found it politically useful to continue to circulate millions of copies of USA Today during the politically conservative Reagan Era of the 1980s. And by 2008, USA Today's current daily circulation was around 2.3 million, making it the largest-selling daily newspaper in the United States.
(Downtown 5/8/91)
Next: The Gannett Media Conglomerate's Hidden History—Part 4
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Georgia Southern University
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Statesboro, GA 30460-8113
*Unofficial test score and transcripts (one per institution attended) are permitted for the application process. Official documents must be submitted prior to matriculation if offered admission.
Admitted on-campus students must send Certificate of Immunization Forms directly to the Office of Health Services at PO Box 8043, Statesboro, GA 30460. The forms are available on the Health Services webpage on the Georgia Southern University website.
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International Students must submit a statement of financial position and TOEFL scores. The minimum score for the computer based test is 213 and 550 for the paper based test. For information on the TOEFL, log on to http://www.ets.org/toefl. More information on International Graduate Admissions can be found online here.
The Office of Graduate Admissions will send your complete application packet to the Parker College of Business MBA Office for review. We will evaluate your packet and make the admission recommendation.
Yes, but no more than two, 3-credit hour courses may be transferred. The MBA Office determines whether specific courses are eligible to be transferred. Credit will be accepted before you enter the program. Only courses from AACSB-accredited schools will be considered. Courses must match our curriculum.
You must complete all prerequisites before enrolling in 7000-level courses. Notification of necessary prerequisites will occur through the recommendation for acceptance letter and discussed during the orientation advisement appointment. The normal prerequisites are: Financial Accounting, Business Economics, Principles of Corporate Finance and Business Statistics.
You may enroll in the undergraduate equivalents or complete approved online modules.
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Aarti Shah 02 Jun 2015 // 9:29PM GMT
SAN FRANCISCO — OutCast's Helena Maus has been named North America CEO of sister agency Bite as it continues to recover from a bout of management shakeups and financial turmoil.
In the US, Bite is estimated to be around $5.3m with clients that include GoDaddy, Plantronics and Google. Globally, revenues are about $11.7m. In recent years the firm has grappled with a series of leadership changes but has remained steadfastly focused on recasting itself as a marketing services agency — a direction that is expected Maus will continue as she takes over.
Since 2013, Bite has been on the mend after undergoing four US leadership changes in as many years — as well as accounting fraud. After global CEO Andy Cunningham departed in 2013, Next 15 CEO Tim Dyson took over as interim CEO.
Later that year, Bite recruited Sean Mills back from Edelman to become regional director of North America. According to his LinkedIn profile, Mills has now become a partner at Bite. Maus has updated her LinkedIn to CEO of North America — a position that has been vacant since 2013. Globally, Kath Pooley heads Bite in the UK and Europe and last year, Bite's AsiaPac operations folded into sister firm Text100.
Meanwhile, OutCast — where Maus has spent the nearly seven years (most recently as a partner) — continues to be among the most sought-after consumer technology firms in Silicon Valley with a client portfolio that includes Facebook, Jawbone, Instagram, Pinterest, Box, HBO, Spotify, AirBnB, Intuit and Lyft, among others. More recently, the firm has sought to diversify its service offering beyond influencer relations under Jenny Dearing. This contributed to Outcast growing 23% last year to nearly $24m.
Before OutCast, Maus more than eight years at former OutCast client Yahoo.
Representatives at Next 15 did not respond to comment.


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There are many online casinos that you can choose to play your favorite games. Each casino offers different games and benefits with attractive bonuses and promotions in place to attract you to your business. It is understandable that someone is cautious before signing up for any online casino and depositing their sweaty money into the player's account at the casino. But how do you know if an UK online casino is right for you? What are the things to consider when deciding on a casino to sign up? If you are confused, for the following, the 4 tips will definitely give you some suggestions.
- Check out the legitimate online casino
There are many more dishonest casinos (casinos that cheat money) on the Internet and legitimate online casinos. If you accidentally register and deposit your money into a dishonest casino, you will probably never have the opportunity to withdraw your money from the casino. Even if you won and met the casino's withdrawal requirements, dishonest casinos will have tons of reasons that prevent you from getting your money in your pocket. Therefore, it is important to choose a legitimate and highly respectable online casino to play. These online casinos have typically been verified by an independent regulator, such as eCOGRA (e-Commerce Online Gaming Regulation & Assurance) along with payment certifications audited as a secure online casino.
- Is the customer service excellent?
A legitimate online casino does not guarantee good customer service. Some casinos give very weak support to their players. They never respond or take a few days just to respond to your survey by email; they may have live chat, but they allow you to wait a long time before responding to your chat message. You will definitely be frustrated with the delay response of these casinos if you have problems or problems that need immediate attention from the support team. Therefore, you should always try the customer service by sending out emails, conversing and even calling to see how your service is good before you register an account with them.
- Check that online casino support your preferred banking option
A good online casino will not be the best casino for you if you do not offer banking options that are easy and convenient to make deposits and withdrawals. You cannot play casino games for real money if you do not find any way to deposit the money into your player's account. Even if there is an option to deposit your money to play the game, you may have difficulty withdrawing money from the player's account if the casino does not support a withdrawal option that suits you. Therefore, you should take the banking options in your consideration when choosing an UK online casino that caters to your preferred needs.
- Do you want to play with the live dealer?
Most online casinos are software operated and use a random number generator to run the games. But some players may prefer the experience with real live casino games that occur in real time with real resellers. Some famous online casinos integrated live dealer games into their online casinos to provide thrills to players who preferred to play with the actual dealer instead of playing with the software. If you are one of those players then you should only consider online casinos with integrated games from live resellers.
There are many online casinos on the Internet. If you have difficulty choosing one to play, use the tips above as your guide in selecting an online casino that meets your needs.


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Hip Hop Instructor for Summer 2018 & Fall 2018
Sole City Dance is seeking a high energy and experienced hip hop teacher for beginner to advanced level dancers (ages 7-18). Ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of teaching experience with various skill levels, some professional dance experience, and choreographic experience for small and large groups. Our ideal candidate is highly supportive while challenging and inspiring students to take their love for dance to the next level. We are looking for a teacher to join our strong group of dance educators, so the ideal candidate should be able to teach the history of hip hop including the cultural connections. Summer availability must include Tuesday and Wednesday evenings. Fall schedule can be discussed at a later date. Salary is based on experience.
To Apply: Email headshot, resume, and video of a current class or choreographic work to firstname.lastname@example.com


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The FFGeekBlog.com Bowl
In the keeper league that Matt and I are in (which happens to be our most important league at this point) we've finally crossed paths in the semi-finals. It's gearing up for quite the bloodbath! We would also be playing in our B-League semi-finals if someone (cough*Matt*cough) hadn't been eliminated in the first round. Anyways, I just wanted to post the match-up and add a poll to see who our readers favored. Hopefully it's me!
UPDATE: I've now updated the match-up with the most recent rosters, including a new defense so everyone can stop laughing about it! Here's the old match-up if you want to look at it.


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I'm still collecting my thoughts about P&P, but I want to put this here:
"What happened?" Kelly demanded.
"We've got a meet tonight."
"That was fast," Julian said. "Jesus, what sort of in do you have with them?"
"A personal one," Nick growled. His tone made it clear that neither Julian nor Kelly were supposed to inquire further.
– Abigail Roux. Cross & Crown (Kindle Locations 1642-1645).
One thing I love about both the C&R books and the Sidewinder series is the re-read value they have. I just have to add some other little bits from this scene that, after Part & Parcel, just mean so much more and have me silently mouthing 'oh my god' when I re-read them.
A man sitting on a sofa behind the bodyguards stood and greeted them with a crooked smile. Something about it struck Kelly deep in his gut, like it was familiar to him.
–Abigail Roux. Cross & Crown (Kindle Locations 2037-2039).
Well I guess we know why it seemed familiar now don't we… and then this:
Paddy stood and came closer, opening his arms for a hug that Nick returned stiffly. The mob boss pulled him close like he was embracing a son, though, patting him on the back and then on his head like a proud father might before pulling him over to the couches. "Been a while, Nicky."
"No one calls him that anymore, boss," Mikey informed him with a cheeky grin.
Paddy gave Nick's cheek an affectionate tap, then sat. He gestured for all of them to take seats. Kelly was confused again. Nick had been so tense, so worried, but this was a warmer reception than Nick received at his own home when he visited.
-Abigail Roux. Cross & Crown (Kindle Locations 2111-2115).
Then right after Paddy says Nick looked just like his dead son:
"I had pride in my heart for this boy just like he was my own son."
–Abigail Roux. Cross & Crown (Kindle Location 2131).
and again, Kelly noting something, but not sure what, about Paddy's smile (hint: it's because it's similar to Nick's):
Paddy gave them that crooked grin again, and again it made Kelly uneasy.
-Abigail Roux. Cross & Crown (Kindle Location 2173).
Like jfc they flat out say it:
He climbed to his feet, and they all stood with him. He reached for Nick's hand, shaking it warmly, and a moment later he pulled Nick into another hug. For an infamous mob boss, he sure did seem fond of the police.
This time, Nick returned the embrace a bit more sincerely. "Thank you," Nick said, almost inaudible.
Paddy tapped Nick's cheek with the tips of his fingers. "Don't be a stranger, kiddo."
"Don't hold your breath, old man."
-Abigail Roux. Cross & Crown (Kindle Locations 2180-2183).
Nick and the Boston branch of the Irish MobPosted: December 31, 2015 in Uncategorized
Tags: black market orchids, cross & crown, how did I not see this??, part & parcel, sidewinder


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It seems Mark Twain once said "I did not have time to write you a short letter, so I wrote you a long one instead". When it comes to technology products, a long letter does not seem to work well.
I am an early adopter of the Tablet PC from Microsoft.I am also an early adopter of the iPad from Apple. I use the Tablet PC extensively for drawing my storyboards. The pen interface is wonderful for drawing. The tablet PC could also do everything a regular PC could do. So, for most of the time I ended up using the Tablet PC like a regular PC and I was not using it as it was supposed to be. In other words I could use it like a regular laptop and it worked fine. This abundance of usage choice, I suspect, was the reason for its demise.
The iPad on the other hand does very few things compared to the tablet PC. In fact it is very very limited when compared to a traditional laptop and yet, it redefined computing as we know it. I, and all those who use an iPad, use it in ways that we never imagined.The Apple designers, I am sure, worked very hard to eliminate functionality while making the product useful in new and compelling ways for users. In other words, they worked hard to write us a short letter. When it comes to technology products, more seems to be less now-a-days.
If you are interested in reading about the topic of choice more, there is a good book named The Paradox of Choice by Barry Schwartz.


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When the soul looks out of its body, it should see only beauty in its path. These are the sights we must hold in mind, in order to move to a higher place.
Yusef Lateef
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