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World News - 'Defense demands could set standard of living back 20 years'
Prime Minister Ehud Olmert, Defense Minister Amir Peretz and Finance Minister Abraham Hirchson are to meet this morning to discuss defense establishment budgetary demands through 2010. Defense officials are seeking NIS 30 billion, mostly in fiscal 2007 and 2008, for resupplying, reacquiring weapons systems damaged during the war and preparing for the next war based on the lessons of recent hostilities, including developing new arms. The defense establishment is working under the assumption the Israel Defense Forces needs to be prepared quickly. However, according to a senior defense establishment official, cabinet compliance to the demand would subjugate the entire civilian establishment to military demands and constitute a mortal blow to civil budgets, including infrastructure and education. ...
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Lost in the Fog: Israel Kidnaps Journalists Too
Make no mistake, the Middle East is no home to free press, but the hypocrisy is clear. When American journalists are kidnapped by Arabs-whether in Iraq or Gaza-it is headline material. Some have been killed while others (primarily in Gaza) are released in hours. When Arab journalists are kidnapped (it is kidnapping when they are 'detained' for six months) by Israel, nobody in the Western world notices. Though you'd hope it doesn't need to be said, free press should be for everyone. Even more dangerous than the lack of a free press is the illusion of a free press. Nobody expects controlled news coming from China to be reliable as nobody believes they have a free press. Israel is different. By intimidating and imprisoning journalists Israel is restricting access to the truth, effectively shaping reality. This creates a unique climate with an illusion of truth that is willingly ignored by the media. The information is there right in front of them, but they refuse to report it. Why?...
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British soldier shot dead in Afghanistan · Serviceman dies in clash with Helmand insurgents
A British soldier has been shot dead during clashes with insurgents in southern Afghanistan, it emerged yesterday.Details of the latest fatality came as the Ministry of Defence confirmed that the Royal Military police are investigating six serious shooting incidents involving British troops in the country.The double blow points to the mounting pressure faced by troops amid an upsurge in fighting as Afghanistan goes through one of its bloodiest periods since the fall of the Taliban five years ago. The soldier, who died in the unstable Helmand province yesterday at about 5am local time, became the eighth British serviceman to die in the country this month....
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Pope prepares to embrace theory of intelligent design
Philosophers, scientists and other intellectuals close to Pope Benedict will gather at his summer palace outside Rome this week for intensive discussions that could herald a fundamental shift in the Vatican's view of evolution.There have been growing signs the Pope is considering aligning his church more closely with the theory of "intelligent design" taught in some US states. Advocates of the theory argue that some features of the universe and nature are so complex that they must have been designed by a higher intelligence. Critics say it is a disguise for creationism. A prominent anti-evolutionist and Roman Catholic scientist, Dominique Tassot, told the US National Catholic Reporter that this week's meeting was "to give a broader extension to the debate. Even if [the Pope] knows where he wants to go, and I believe he does, it will take time. ...
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Mexicans await election verdict
The top electoral court in Mexico is to release the crucial results of a partial recount of the votes in the 2 July presidential election on Monday. There have been mass protests by the opposition since conservative candidate Felipe Calderon was declared winner by less than 1% of the vote. Leftist candidate Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador has led the protests demanding a recount of all 41m ballots cast. The electoral court must formally declare the winner by 6 September. The seven judges on the Federal Electoral Tribunal will meet at 0800 (1300 GMT) to begin considering 375 complaints of vote-tampering. It is not clear how long the process will last. ...
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Plane tragedy stuns community
Blue Grass Airport is a small airport ringed by beautiful horse farms, white fences and rolling fields. Just before dawn Sunday, this bucolic setting in the heart of Kentucky's famed Thoroughbred horse country became a scene of fire and death. Comair Flight 5191, carrying 47 passengers and three crewmembers on a short hop to Atlanta, roared down a runway too short for a large passenger jet's takeoff and smashed into a pasture. Only the co-pilot survived. Throughout a warm, sunny afternoon, coroner's vans drove slowly down a winding gravel drive from the crash site at the top of a hill. They headed toward the state medical examiner's office in Frankfort. As darkness fell Sunday evening, three trucks with floodlights pulled up to illuminate the scene. "It's a tragic situation to see that many people lose their lives," said Lexington Police Chief Anthany Beatty, an officer in the city of 268,000 for 34 years. Lexington, he said, had not suffered such a tragedy in his memory. ...
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(Bloomberg) – Argentina will allow the export of 6 million tons of wheat as the government eases restrictions on foodstuffs, Argentine Vice President Amado Boudou said.
The quota "allows more certainty and predictability" for farmers to sell their produce, Boudou said in a televised press conference today.
Argentina's wheat crop for 2012-2013 may decline as farmers suffer drought in some areas and others elect to plant alternative crops or cheaper seeds, the Buenos Aires Cereals Exchange said in a June 14 report. Argentina's 2011-2012 wheat crop declined 16.5 percent to 13.2 million metric tons compared with the year before, according to the Agriculture Ministry.
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You have extensively investigated options and now have a short list of countries for your Spanish immersion experience. The next important consideration when looking at Spanish immersion schools is class size. The best schools develop their programs with small class size in mind - the ideal scenario is no more than 4 other classmates – with each class being organized according to skill level. This small class structure guarantees personalized instruction, guidance, and support during the Spanish learning process.
Spanish immersion schools structured around small class size reflect serious consideration of the theories of language learning and associated academic studies. Said investigations determine that linguistic acquisition – oral proficiency, listening, reading, and writing - is influenced by numerous components, not excluding preferred learning style. In reality, each student has a distinct mix of differing learning style preferences.
In all likelihood Costa Rica is a top contender on your list as it is one of the most popular destinations for Spanish study. This well-deserved reputation is thanks to the friendly nature of the Ticos, the quality of spoken Spanish, and incredible natural beauty which spans: rivers, volcanoes, virgin forests, and tropical beaches. CPI Spanish Immersion school is one of the longest established and most respected options in Costa Rica, successfully attending to the needs of those wishing to learn Spanish since 1991. The CPI Spanish Immersion customized methodology is developed to be inclusive of each of the aforementioned linguistic acquisition capacities along with consideration to all learning styles, striving that our students either achieve functionality in the language and/or perfect current abilities. To attain this end, each CPI teacher masterfully applies our methodology; however, the CPI Academic Department is also cognizant of the importance of our students being exposed to the unique and varied styles of different professors. As such, each week students change professors in order to experience different expressions, vocabulary, accents and conversation topics. The application of our effective methodology coupled with our extensive experience, along with changing teachers makes for a more complete and genuine understanding of the complex Costa Rican culture by exposure to expanded interactions with a larger population base of locals, guaranteeing the most successful learning environment possible.


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SLC6A14 gene
solute carrier family 6 member 14
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This gene encodes a member of the solute carrier family 6. Members of this family are sodium and chloride dependent neurotransmitter transporters. The encoded protein transports both neutral and cationic amino acids. This protein may also function as a beta-alanine carrier. Mutations in this gene may be associated with X-linked obesity. A pseudogene of this gene is found on chromosome X.[provided by RefSeq, May 2010]
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Mediates the uptake of a broad range of neutral and cationic amino acids (with the exception of proline) in a Na(+)/Cl(-)-dependent manner.
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Genetic variations in SLC6A14 may be associated with obesity in some populations, as shown by significant differences in allele frequencies between obese and non-obese individuals.
Cytogenetic Location: Xq23, which is the long (q) arm of the X chromosome at position 23
Molecular Location: base pairs 116,436,606 to 116,461,458 on the X chromosome (Homo sapiens Updated Annotation Release 109.20200228, GRCh38.p13) (NCBI)


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"The Sunshine Horse Chestnut" is apparently the common name - I didn't know that, either!
Do you have one, Ronald? It is described as having shrimp-pink leaves in early spring, so the impact only lasts a few short weeks in April and May.


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Xiaomi to launch a new Redmi phone on May 16, here's how you can be a part of it
Xiaomi's VP, Manu Kumar Jain, posted a teaser on Twitter today, inviting users and fans for the launch of the next Redmi phone on May 16. Naturally, there are no details on what the phone will be, but it's clear that this will be yet another mid-ranger. However, it's also likely that Xiaomi will give away details on the release of the Mi 6 in the country. As you know, the Mi 6 is a China exclusive for the time being, so it's only a matter of time before Xiaomi offers more details on the Indian launch of the device.
Xiaomi is giving fans the opportunity to be present at the event in New Delhi. You will have to sign up for the event from the company's official page here. The company is giving away 100 seats at the event for the contest winners. You will have to register by the 14th of May to be eligible for this contest.
The launch will be held on the 16th of May at 11:30AM, and we're guessing the company will hold a live stream to give users a good idea of what's coming. Reports suggest that the company will announce the Redmi 4 during the course of the event, with a price tag of Rs 8,000 expected for the handset.
There's a dedicated page on Amazon India for this particular device where the users can sign up to receive notifications on the launch. The Redmi 4 is a slightly upgraded variant of the Redmi 4A, which is already available in the country. One of the key highlights of the Redmi 4 is the fact that it comes with a mammoth 4,100mAh battery under the hood. This aspect alone should make it a popular handset with the masses.
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Skeptical about franchising – he was a car salesman and never owned a franchise – Jim Muir did his homework before he agreed to partner up with Accurate Franchising at United Franchise Group to franchise Experimax. Today, he says he's enjoying the last laugh because it was a downturned economy that helped him realize his future was in franchising a business that is now popping up worldwide.
Celebrity's Soul Food
In today's marketplace, franchise opportunities abound. However, careful discernment shows that not all franchises are created equal. Our always fresh, authentic, classy atmosphere sets us apart from the competition, and our partnership with the United Franchise Group and N3 Real Estate ensures that our franchisee support is second to none. If you are looking for a way to establish yourself as a restaurateur with the guidance of experts there is no better opportunity than partnering with Celebrity's Soul Food Management Co. LLC
"I have had the pleasure of working with the Accurate Franchising, Inc. team for four years in several different capacities at The United Franchise Group. In short, the team is extremely bright, energetic, and brings a fresh approach to getting work done. I have seen first-hand the consultation and problem solving they have offered to their clients to enable them to scale and grow quickly. I am amazed at their ability to keep pace with a substantial workload while handling everything in an exemplary manner."
Stephen Galligan
CEO at Integrated Digital Strategies
"Since I started working with United Franchise Group (UFG) and Accurate Franchising Inc (AFI) in 2010, Transworld Business Advisors has exploded across the world. We have over 100 offices in the USA and now in several countries. There is no doubt, my company could never have achieved those results without the expertise and amazing work by UFG/AFI. Franchising my business was a goal of mine, but after looking into the process, we decided not to move forward. Until I met the folks at UFG and saw firsthand their capabilities at their West Palm Beach headquarters. I was sold and thankfully made the decision to partner with them. If you intend to franchise your business or need to expand your current franchise. Look no further than the professionals at AFI and UFG."
Andrew Cagnetta
Founder of Transworld Business Advisors
"It is truly a pleasure working with the AFI team. In every interaction we've had, they are consistently professional, responsive, and helpful. Further, their knowledge and understanding of franchise development is incredibly impressive. Can't recommend them enough! July 21, 2016, Andrea was a consultant or contractor to the AFI team at United Franchise Group. "
Andrea Thieman
Customer Success Manager at Metric Collective
"Accurate Franchising has been fantastic and an integral part in bringing our franchise to life. The support and attention to detail was incredible and we couldn't have asked for a better team to work with."
Black Tie Moving
"Accurate Franchising, Inc.'s team is very professional…great service. They have been very patient with me to help me have the final say and guiding me through the process of doing the right things. A very trusted team and they do what they say they will do."
Orozco's Auto Service
"The AFI team has come alongside this venture and offered us expertise and experience that is paramount for any franchisor," Dr. Jacobs praised. "We appreciate the depth of knowledge provided, this has made the journey worth it. It's a blessing to be soaring with eagles!"
Celebrity's Soul Food
"The AFI team has been very helpful. It is as though they have known us and our concept for years and have described our concept in the franchisor plan in great detail. They have answered all of our questions even if they were out of their scope. We appreciate their service and guidance!"
"We are new private equity backed high investment level franchise company. We initially struggled with franchise development until we did a deal with Accurate Franchising. Accurate Franchising has significantly increased our number of qualified leads, the number of discovery days, deposits and deals in the pipeline while significantly reducing our cost per lead. The Accurate Franchising team has a tremendous amount of experience. They are also very responsive and represent one of the best decisions I have made as CEO since I took over 2 years ago."
Jim Lewis
Chief Executive Officer
Marilyn Monroe Spas
"I've had the great pleasure of working with the AFI team since early 2015. We worked hand-in-hand on building a robust franchise development digital marketing program for all UFG brands as well as "AFI" – the franchise consulting arm to UFG. The AFI team has a vast understanding on how to maximize franchise lead generation and building efficiencies & measurability better than any client I've ever worked with. Not to mention, they are always looking at ways to gain an edge in this very competitive industry. Needless to say, AFI is a winner in every sense of the word. My organization has the utmost respect and admiration for them and everything they are about. June 14, 2016, Joseph A. was a consultant or contractor to the AFI team at United Franchise Group."
Joseph A. Mohay
Chief Digital Officer | Franchise Development Digital Marketing
"Having worked with hundreds of franchise development professionals across the industry, I am confident that there are few others at the AFI team's level. Their understanding of what it takes to be successful and most importantly their commitment to executing on that plan is unrivaled. As technology continues to influence the franchising community, there may be no group better positioned for the future. Anyone with the chance to work with them is truly lucky!"
Eli Robinson
COO at Metric Collective
"Our experience with Accurate Franchising has been above and beyond! They have been supportive each step of the way. Each team member we've worked with has been patient, kind, and knowledgeable in every aspect of the necessary franchising business plan and FDD. They've made it comfortable and easy to address any concerns. They are quick to respond through email and phone calls. I never felt intimated or alone in this development. I am very appreciative of the detailed and efficient work they have contributed in completing our goals. Thank you, Accurate!!"
Sit Still Salon & Shoppe
"They have handled this project very professionally and the end result has been to the level that I had hoped it would be. I have detailed each and every document they have generated and have made changes necessary (very few I must admit) and the end product is one that I feel will help our Franchise model excel. What they have prepared is so complete that we have printed and used an operations manual for each of the two locations we are opening and have had it serve as our road map to ensure that we cover all the bases in our remodel and opening of the units. This will also allow us to test the product so that we can guide our future franchisees to success. I recommend highly the team at Accurate Franchising."
Frank R. Sariol
Toby's Latin Grill
"The AFI team was a great support for Mobility Plus from the beginning. Their industry knowledge and consultation moved our company forward when we needed assistance. I, Rich Peter, as the owner of Mobility Plus would encourage any emerging franchise such as ours or developed franchise to reach out to the AFI team. They offer affordable, unbiased and flexible consultation services which could provide a strategy for growth and success. I was thankful, even though they represent multiple successful brands Accurate Franchising still worked with us knowing we were at the beginning stages of our franchise journey."
Rich Peter
Mobility Plus
"Accurate Franchising's depth of knowledge and real-life experience was invaluable to our growing franchise. In the world of franchising, I haven't found anyone or any group that has more insights than the folks at Accurate Franchising. I would highly recommend them and their team to any new franchise system looking for a sounding board or direction."
Towne Post Network, Inc.
"Meeting and engaging with the AFI team has been one the best decisions we made in developing our franchise sales program. Their years of experience have given us the knowledge we needed to quickly ramp up sales and to eliminate the many mistakes most franchisors tend to make. The AFI team had us set up quickly and continue to provide in depth training and support. Any question we had or continue to have is responded to immediately. It is a great sense of confidence to know that a seasoned sales coach is only a click or call away. We have found Accurate Franchising to be extremely cost effective compared to trying to hire and develop our own sales team."
John L Dellafiora
Pacific Lawn Sprinklers Franchise LLC (owner)
"By 2012, my business was doing exceptionally well, but knowing that I needed to expand with additional locations in order to bring it to the next level, I needed help. How could I ever get substantial growth like that doing it all on my own? I had no idea where or how to get the capital resources and expertise that I would need to expand, and the idea of franchising terrified me. I am so thankful that my pastor introduced me to Ray Titus when he did. Ray told me all about United Franchise Group and the 30 years of experience that they had in the franchising world. Their expertise and attention to detail was apparent from day one, and thus began our partnership. I didn't have to hire my own franchising staff or create documents and procedures from scratch. Financially, it was a LOT easier than doing it on my own would have been! I'm not saying I didn't have to work hard, but the AFI team at UFG definitely made it all possible. We have sold 120 franchises in less than 2 years!"
Jim Muir
Founder of Experimax
"Two words, GAME CHANGER. I have worked alongside the AFI team in several capacities over the last few years. They have the ability to advance any sales and marketing program by advancing the team's use of cutting-edge tech solutions and out-of-the-box thinking. Not only have I seen the team affect the bottom-line results across the board, but they are also excellent teachers who freely share their knowledge to the benefit of all."
Joe Malmuth
VP of Sales with AFI
"Working with Accurate Franchising has been an incredible process. From Day One, they have provided us with the necessary guidance for what it takes to be a successful franchise. Given their experience and professionalism, we have no doubt we partnered with the right company. This is only the beginning and (we) cannot wait to see what the future has in store for us. Thank you once again to Accurate Franchising. Without your expertise I do not believe we would have made it this far, this fast!"
Malibu Pool
"Accurate Franchising has been extremely valuable during our initial consultation to us opening our doors," My Choice Hair's Aja Cass praised. "They walk you through the process step by step to ensure you have a clear understanding. Even after, they are no more than a call or email away from answering any and all questions that come up."
My Choice Hair
"I was referred by Dustin Black at Black Tie Moving. Dustin told me a had to use Accurate Franchising. He was totally right! The experience has been excellent, inspiring and extremely professional. My Mom always said, " Hang out with people you want to be like!" Accurate Franchising is a group I'd like to hang
out with often."
A Moment's Peace
"Accurate Franchising knows how to take a business and, step-by-step, build it. They are a "one-stop shop" with experts in each area who walk you through the entire process. The thing we like best about Accurate is that each of the professionals assigned to your team are at the absolute top of their individual areas of expertise, and each takes the time to fully explain their component of the process and answer all questions in language you can100% understand. They are accessible, professional and know franchising inside and out. We would highly recommend Accurate Franchising."
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How to show your appreciation to members of the military
Civilians who join the military find their lives change forever upon entering the service. The armed forces shape a person, teaching discipline, humility, bravery, and many other life lessons. Joining the military often means making substantial personal sacrifices, as servicemen and women are typically called away from their families and the comforts of home.
Many grateful men and women want to show their appreciation to those who risk their lives to defend their country, but they may not always know how. The following are a number of ways you can show your appreciation to members of the military.
* Thank a service member. If you see a person in uniform, thank them for their service to the country. Use the person's title if you can identify rank, or simply use the respectful terms of "sir or madam." Though a simple gesture, a verbal token of gratitude can go a long way toward brightening a soldier's day.
* Volunteer with a veteran's association. Volunteering is another way to show veterans and active service members how much you appreciate the sacrifices they have made. Volunteer at a veteran's hospital or help to organize an event that's commemorating the efforts of local veterans and active service members.
* Propose an event to honor local service members. Petition a town council for a special parade to honor your community's military personnel, including veterans and active duty members.
* Raise funds. Fundraisers are another way to show military members how much you appreciate their service. Collect money for a military-based scholarship, asking a local high school or university to establish the scholarship in the name of a local veteran or active duty service member.
* Provide a forum in which a serviceman or servicewoman can share his or her story. Soldiers can offer unique insight on issues that affect civilians, and the community can benefit from servicemen and women who share their stories. When hosting a community event, ask a soldier to be a keynote speaker.
* Send gifts to active military. Make care packages or write cards and thank you notes to stationed troops. Organizations like the USO, Military-Missions.org or AnySoldier.com can ensure your packages make their way into the hands of soldiers.
* Help an active duty service member's family. Spouses of active duty military personnel often must handle all of the chores that come with managing a household on their own. To show how much you appreciate a service member's efforts, offer to lend a hand around his or her house. This can make life easier on a service man or woman's spouse, and your companionship may provide a world of good. You can even go the extra mile by organizing a military spouse appreciation night at a nearby church or recreation hall. Offer free babysitting and provide refreshments and entertainment.
* Publicly display your patriotism. Active duty service members and veterans joined the military to defend our way of life, and you can show pride for your country and appreciation for their efforts by hanging a flag outside of your home.
* Pick up the tab. Surprise a person in uniform by paying for his or her meal at a restaurant. It's a simple gesture, but it shows how much you appreciate that service member's sacrifice.
Gestures that show military personnel how much you appreciate them need not be lavish. Any and all expressions of gratitude can make a world of difference.


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Books are all ordered for this year. I ordered from Follette and Overdrive. Lots of books for students to choose from and the books are the ones selected by students and teachers. LOVE THIS! Many of the new books have been checked out already and have people waiting for the book to come back so they can check it out. I am impressed with the amount of eBooks being checked out this year. I have learned things that I will try next year to make the year go even more smoothly. I am attending workshops to improve the Learning Commons space and usage. This summer there will be a course offered that will focus on improving our Makerspace. EXCITING!!!
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Well, here we go again. I see where the courts have decreed that county governments in North Carolina cannot open meetings with Christian prayer.
Actually, they did this awhile back, but everyone wanted to see what the Supreme Court did with it. Since they didn't do anything, the ball was back into the various county governments.
Rowan County government for one decided to thumb its noses at the prayer ban. In effect, it is telling the courts, "To hell with you — we are going to fight to pray in the name of Jesus, the blessed Prince of Peace!"
Anyone see anything wrong with this picture? Fighting for prayer to prove you're a good Christian is like engaging in intercourse to prove you're a good virgin. You can't have it both ways. You pays yer money and takes yer choice.
I wonder what our illustrious county government will do? The devil only knows.
My Tell Me It Ain't So, Joe, Department concerns Paula Deen, cookery expert. In the past, she has unapologetically prepared some fantastic dishes. All of them rich and buttery and loaded with such goodness that, of course, it has to be bad for you.
Fast forward. Ms. Deen has diabetes and remained silent. Now she is being vilified. OK. On some grounds, she deserves it. Yes, she was playing her cards real close.
Yet, she never said a pound cake made with three sticks of butter is good for you. It is just good, and I mean goooooood! And if folks don't know the difference in the first place, then they are already too stupid to survive.
If you choose, you can use less butter. But only if you can't tell the difference. There is a point to where using less butter is going to make something less tasty. It is whatever you want. If you are truly health-conscious, you shouldn't be eating good stuff at all. Stay healthy by eating nothing but hamster food (i.e., salads and more salads). Ummm, goody!
Nor did she force her recipes upon viewers. You could fix it or not. I wish she would quit apologizing and keep on cooking her extra delicious food. You know, for us silly folks who understand that death is like the "repossession man," you can always run from him, but you can never hide.
Bon appetite, y'all.
And R.I.P.
I love this news item. Costa Cruise Lines is in deep you know what. First one of its ships sinks and kills 32 people. The cruise line's defense is to blame the captain. Not a smart move — after all, who made him captain of his "play-pretty?"
Then another one of its ships had an engine room fire that left the ship without power and bobbing up and down in the Indian Ocean like a rubber ducky in a bath tub.
What will the cruise line do to save its business reputation?
One of their options, according to experts, is for Costa to change its name.
Now I'm going to suggest a new name for the hapless Costa Cruise Lines. How about this: Sink or Swim Cruise Lines? No? OK — how about this one: Round and Round We Go — Will We Ever Get There, Nobody Knows?
Hmm? No? Too long? OK. How about Gulp! Cruise Lines? No — too short. Wait, wait! I've got it. It has everything. Snappy yet dignified at the same time. It has got to work! Heaven Bound for Glory Cruise Lines.
As with the good ol' hard shellers, I won't charge the cruise lines a penny. If they send me a complimentary ticket, I'll just say "Thanks — but no thanks." You betcha!
Another gavel has come down on prayer
Well, here we go again. I see where the courts have decreed that county governments in North Carolina cannot open meetings with Christian prayer.


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Perfect Photo Suite 8 Now Available
onOne Software, a leading developer of innovative digital photography solutions, today announced the availability of Perfect Photo Suite 8—the photographer's choice for photo editing.
Perfect Photo Suite 8 is a full-featured, standalone photo editor that also integrates seamlessly with Adobe Photoshop, Lightroom, Photoshop Elements, and Apple Aperture.
Key new features include the Perfect Eraser, with content-aware fill technology; the Perfect Enhance
module for essential photo adjustments; a new Browser that streamlines direct access to images wherever they are located; the Perfect Batch engine that applies presets to multiple images with a single click; and a re-engineered Perfect Effects module, with twice as many adjustable filters, customizable presets, and integrated FocalPoint™ technology.
These new tools and capabilities alongside Perfect Photo Suite 8's eight modules, one-click presets, tools for automated enhancements, and powerful controls allow photographers to enhance, retouch, and stylize images in a layered workflow, replace backgrounds, create high-quality enlargements, and prepare images for output—giving them the ability to express their creativity and transform their photos quickly and easily.
"We are extremely excited about Perfect Photo Suite 8," said Craig Keudell, president of onOne Software.
"This version is the result of what photographers have been asking for, not only from us but from the
industry as a whole. We're grateful for the contributions and feedback the photography community has
invested in our effort and we believe that we've created an extraordinarily powerful image editing tool
that meets their specific needs in return."
Perfect Photo Suite 8 New Features:
Eight integrated modules – Effects, Enhance, B&W, Portrait, Mask, Layers, Resize, and Browse. Each module is designed to target a specific image-processing task. Together, they help photographers enhance, retouch, and stylize images in a layered workflow, replace backgrounds, create high-quality enlargements, and prepare images for use in various capacities.
- Perfect Enhance provides essential tools for basic enhancements, such as brightness and contrast adjustments; colourcast, dust spot, and power line removal; and the addition of vignettes. It is an ideal module to start with when using Perfect Photo Suite 8 as a standalone application or when quick corrections are needed.
- Browse provides convenient and direct access to image files wherever they are stored—whether they are on a computer, an external drive, a connected network, or on a cloud-based storage service like Dropbox, Google Drive, or Apple's Photo Stream.
- Reimagined Perfect Effects – As a cornerstone of Perfect Photo Suite 8, the Effects module has been redesigned by adding adjustable filters and customizable presets, making it the most powerful and versatile image stylization tool available on the market today.
Twice as Many Adjustable Filters to create the most sought-after looks, including:
- Dynamic Contrast – Adds stunning clarity to images and makes them pop by exaggerating the levels of contrast, without sacrificing highlight and shadow detail, creating halos, or affecting saturation.
- Lens Blur – Includes the best parts of FocalPoint technology to create bokeh, tilt-shift, and selective focus effects after the shot.
- HDR – Gives images the edgy look of high dynamic range. Settings are adjustable and create effects that range from subtle to surreal.
- Vintage – Turns photos into a nostalgic memory with retro-style filters.
Powerful brushes provide the right results for specific editing tasks:
- Perfect Eraser removes objects with content-aware fill technology
- Retouch Brush uses spot healing to remove small distractions
- Clone Brush removes unwanted items by replicating and covering specified areas of an image
- Masking Brush reveals underlying layers or selectively applies effects
- Perfect Brush delivers precise edge-detection masking
Hundreds of Customizable Presets are available throughout Perfect Photo Suite 8 that make it easy for any photographer to instantly create an image they love. Presets can also be used as starting points for creativity and efficiency. Presets are included in the Enhance, Effects, B&W, Portrait, and Resize modules.
Improved Masking Bug in the Effects and Layers modules make mask creation easier and more intuitive.
Perfect Batch engine simultaneously applies presets from multiple modules and a watermark to a selected group of images.
The new Perfect Photo Suite 8 is now available at the onOne store. Perfect Photo Suite 8 is available in three editions: Premium, Standard, and for Adobe Lightroom & Apple Aperture.
The Premium Edition works with Adobe Photoshop, Lightroom, Photoshop Elements, Apple Aperture, and
as a standalone application. It is priced at £135.00 (inc. VAT). For a limited time, orders of Perfect Photo Suite 8 Premium Edition will include a special collection of Professional Presets and The Essential Video Guide to Perfect Photo Suite 8, which provides a comprehensive collection of getting started training videos for Perfect Photo Suite 8—for free (£50 value). This offer ends on 3 December 2013.
Perfect Photo Suite 8 for Adobe Lightroom & Apple Aperture works with Lightroom, Aperture, Photoshop
Elements, and as a standalone application. It is available for £99.00 (inc. VAT); upgrades are £59.00 (inc. VAT).
The Standard Edition works as a complete standalone photo editor and is available for £59.00 (inc. VAT). For more information on Perfect Photo Suite 8, please visit the onOne website. A 30-day Money Back Guarantee backs all onOne Software products.


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Chemical eye burns occur when the eye comes into contact with a solid, liquid, or vaporous chemical. The severity of the burn depends on the chemical, as well as the amount that comes into contact with the eye. Fortunately, the vast majority of burns are treatable and cause only temporary discomfort^1^.
Chemical eye burns fall into three categories based upon acidic or alkaline level, measured in pH. The pH scale ranges from 0-14 and indicates how acidic or basic (alkaline) a substance is. A pH of 7 is neutral; the pH of healthy tears is 7.5. A pH of less than 7 is acidic while a pH greater than 7 is basic^1^.
Chemical burns can occur at any time in various circumstances. Most commonly, they occur in industrial workplaces where chemicals are present, and at home with common household cleaning products^2^.
Vision loss indicates a severe chemical eye burn. Other signs and symptoms include^3^:
No matter what the situation is, the most important thing to do if you experience an eye burn is to get the chemical out of the eyes. A special chemical eye wash station is the best way to do this; however, if the burn doesn't happen at work, tap water is a suitable alternative. To treat a chemical eye burn:
1. Dr. Ghosheh Adavanced Eye Medical. Preventing and treating chemical eye burns. Available at: [http://www.laserforeyes.com/blog/preventing-treating-chemical-eye-burns/]
2. Boots WebMD. Chemical Eye burns – Symptoms .Available at: [http://www.webmd.boots.com/eye-health/guide/chemical-eye-burns] 3. Boots WebMD. Chemical Eye Burns – Treatments. Available at: [http://www.webmd.boots.com/eye-health/guide/chemical-eye-burns?page=2]
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Parent Engagement
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Research shows that despite the important role that teachers have on their students' academic achievement, there is no substitute for the impact that an engaged parent can have on children's overall educational development. Grandparents, foster parents, relatives, and other adults also have dramatic and profound impacts on how children see, understand, and learn about the world around them. We all know, however, that in today's hyper-busy world, it can be difficult for caregivers to play the roles that were identified in previous eras as appropriate to support their children's schools.
Fortunately in Nebraska schools, a new generation of research-based, parent-school-community partnerships are creating innovative approaches to engaging parents. In this episode of The State of Education in Nebraska, we will discuss how we can make Nebraska a model for engaging all parents in partnerships with schools and community organizations to ensure that Nebraska youth have the supports they need to succeed in school, succeed in life, and contribute to a Nebraska poised to thrive for generations to come.
"It's (parent-school partnership) a two-way relationship that is built on trust and respect. It is goal-oriented and a lot harder than just showing up. It requires folks to come to the table willing to contribute their best thoughts and ideas about how to best help children to achieve. It's a very active process."
— Dr. Susan Sheridan, UNL Educational Psychology professor
VIDEO EXTRAS: Governor Dave Heineman & First Lady Sally Ganem
Highlights from an interview & press conference with the First Couple
about Parent Involvement Month, August 2013
Press Conference
|Program Moderator
Susan Sheridan, PhD
Nebraska Center for Research on Children, Youth, Families and Schools Director; National Center for Research on Rural Education (R2Ed) Director
|Fawn Taylor
Omaha Early Childhood Services (ECS) Executive Director
|Josie Filipi
Crete Public Schools Parent Liaison
|Rik Devney
Lincoln Huntington Elementary School Principal
|Joanne Garrison, EdD
Grand Island Public Schools Welcome Center Coordinator
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|American Graduate is funded by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting in partnership with America's Promise Alliance, and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.


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Look, most of us have heard the phrase "spread the word to end the word" that is the organization R-word's phrase about stopping use of the word r-word. This is major, and an amazing fight to fight because respecting EVERYONE READ MORE
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