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Consultation on new offshore oil and gas areas
18 December 2017
Consultation is open on 21 areas proposed for oil and gas exploration in offshore Australian waters.
The areas may be included in the 2018 Offshore Petroleum Exploration Acreage Release, the first step in the annual process that has resulted in $359 million in exploration commitments this year.
Consultation on the proposed areas in offshore Western Australia, South Australia, Victoria and the Territory of Ashmore and Cartier Islands will remain open until Wednesday 7 February 2018.
Minister for Resources and Northern Australia Matt Canavan invited comments from aquatic industries and others with an interest in offshore Australian waters as part of the process of opening up new areas for exploration and investment.
"New exploration for offshore oil and gas is a vital first step to enabling the next wave of investment in the Australian resources sector, and the prospect of new oil, gas and condensate production," Minister Canavan said.
"Investment in new permit areas is crucial to maintaining a pipeline of future developments and to strengthen our long-term energy security. The annual acreage release is a major part of the Australian Government's efforts to attract this exploration investment.
"The consultation opening today includes seven areas off the Victorian coast that have the potential to add to gas available in South Eastern Australia.
"The 2016 acreage release secured significant investment, with the Australian Government's award of eight new offshore petroleum exploration permits in 2017 potentially resulting in $359 million in oil and gas exploration investment over the next six years."
The public consultation portal for the 2018 release can be accessed at https://consult.industry.gov.au/
Information about the permits awarded from the 2016 acreage release is available in the December edition of Australian Petroleum News. Further information on the acreage release process can be found at http://www.petroleum-acreage.gov.au/
Media contact: Minister Canavan's office 02 6277 7180


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TOBY'S SPORTS has opened a new, innovative flagship store that highlights its long-standing commitment to elevating its retail experience to world-class standards.
Toby's Sports held a special preview party of the new flagship store situated in the heart of the bustling Bonifacio Global City (BGC) last Nov. 28. The event, called "Pinnacle of Sports," gathered celebrities, athletes, sports enthusiasts, and members of the media who had a first look at the new flagship store.
The 1,000 sqm, two-storey space houses a premium assortment of footwear, sports apparel and equipment from the world's best brands. According to Toby Claudio, President of Toby's Sports, "we wanted to create an iconic store, a pinnacle shopping experience in the heart of Metro Manila." To achieve that, the store utilizes cutting-edge technology, such as stunning LED displays towering over 5th Avenue and multiple interactive touch screens that uses RFID technology to show information on its latest products. It also features various zones that create an experiential shopping experience:
PLAYZone. The flagship store features an interactive PLAYZone to host events and sports clinics on a regular basis. It also doubles as a basketball court, which utilizes a professional-grade basketball shooting machine, where people can hone their shooting skills. Prizes will be given out regularly to top scorers in the Toby's Shoout game.
LAUNCHZone. As its names suggests, the LAUNCHZone will host product launches that feature the latest innovations from the top sports brands. Toby's Sports also plans to use this area for curated installations, special VIP events and athlete appearances.
Toby's Custom Lab. The Toby's Custom Lab, located on the 2nd level, offers apparel customization services. With the capability to create full custom uniforms and jerseys, it will include express customization via sublimation, making a more personalized customer experience.
Run Signature Analysis. The flagship store offers Run Signature gait and running form analysis, from Brooks. It is a radical new approach to gait analysis that takes an in-depth look at the body's natural running characteristics so that the store personnel can offer the ideal shoes to every customer.
*this article was copied and originally published in BusinessWorld last Dec 6, 2018 and can be also found at https://www.bworldonline.com/tobys-sports-opens-flagship-store-in-bgc/


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Wednesday, January 25, 2012
Tidbits of HOMEspun Happiness
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Hi Traci, Glad to see I am not the only fabric hoarder. LOL. Love homespun, use it everywhere also, love it folded on shelves and doll making. Thanks for sharing yours, VickyReplyDelete
Homespun materials make for a happpy heart. Love it also, and my stash is getting small. Hmmmm, gota do something about that! Love the braided mat and the egg is adorable. Have a great day.ReplyDelete
A woman after my own heart! Oh my Traci what a collection you have. I see some I have myself. I have always been drawn to plaids and homespuns. Your pictures are wonderful and info enlightening. TFS!ReplyDelete
LOVE that homespun mat you're working on!
Have a great day and thanks for stopping by my blog the other day.
Good Morning TracI-ReplyDelete
I Love homespun. You have quite the collection there.
So Beautiful! Love the creations you made!
The dress is adorable and I Love the egg.
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only part of my collection, maybe about 1/2 of my stashDelete
Lovely Homespuns! I enjoyed looking at all your beautiful pics Traci.Warm Blessings!~AmyReplyDelete
Beautiful colors. I love all your dear creations my talented Friend. Such love put into each one. I heart homespun too.ReplyDelete
Hugs Trace
I love your stash of homespun! I love working with it, too. Thanks for sharing your bits of homespun incorporated into your lovely home.ReplyDelete
Beautiful fabrics, Traci. I enjoyed looking through them.ReplyDelete
I like the braided egg a lot.
Beautiful homespun!!! I love Katie's dress. -Steph-ReplyDelete
Hello Traci, I love homespun too. I made a braided rug one time it was going to be just a small one and before I got done it was a 6 x 12 foot rug!!ReplyDelete
love your goodies
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Be still my heart!! Beautiful homespuns!! Thanks for sharing some of your homespun goodies. Love the braided egg!!
Have a wonderful evening~Becky
I love it too and love the goodies you are working on and have finished.;)ReplyDelete
I always love to see the old looms. Thanks for sharing the history of homespun with us. Love your homespun creations :)ReplyDelete
I LOVE homespun - and you have some wonderful ones in your stash. I kinda have a problem with it though - I get it, and then I don't want to actually "cut" it or "use" it. It's a sickness I tell ya. I absolutely adore those little homespun dresses you make. That's big time on my wish list. ;o) Smiles & Hugs ~ RobinReplyDelete


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There used to be a rather prissy middle-aged shop assistant in BBC TV's Chewin' the Fat who would listen patiently to two other characters talking pretentious nonsense until a gap in their conversation, when she would sniff the air disdainfully and utter the immortal words 'I smell shite.'
I've just caught up with the Civil Service Competency Framework 2012-2017 and I smell – well, pretentious nonsense.
The idea is simple and makes sense: a guide for civil servants which tells them what they should be good at and how they should behave.
Have I expressed that clearly? I hope so, and I hope the great Sir Ernest Gowers, author of The Complete Plain Words, would agree.
I suspect the authors of the new 'competency framework' – 'Civil Service Human Resources' – have not read Gowers.
He wrote his book to 'help officials in their use of written English as a tool of their trade' and quoted Victorian poet Matthew Arnold – 'Have something to say and say it as clearly as you can.'
Let's test the 'framework' against what Gowers called 'this golden rule.'
First, different things are expected of different grades of civil servant. Fair enough. I would expect more of Sir Bob Kerslake, head of the civil service (salary £200,000 ) than an administrative assistant (otherwise known as a 'Level 1 AA,' starting salary £12,000).
Let's take the lowest salary level. Up to fifty-one separate behaviours are expected of an administrative assistant including:
- Learn new procedures, seek to exploit new technologies and help colleagues to do the same
- Make and record effective decisions following the appropriate decision making criteria, framework or guidance [I think it means decision-making]
- React constructively to developmental feedback and make changes as a result
- Understand the relevant terms and conditions, including deliverables of relevant contracts
- Challenge others appropriately where they see wastage
- Take ownership of issues, focus on providing the right solution and keep customers and delivery partners up to date with progress
- Remain focused on delivery
- Participate in quality assurance of products or services.
Even if something sensible lurks behind each of these requirements, this is no more than bureaucratic jargon – management-speak..
In case people don't get the point (quite likely given some of the language), each behaviour is accompanied by an example of opposite, ineffective behaviour. So not only should civil servants 'remain focused on delivery,' they should not 'be easily discouraged or distracted.'
And up to fifty-one behaviours? On top of whatever technical requirements the job has? What a wonderful industry of training and appraisal beckons for 'human resources' to develop, implement, monitor and review.
If this weren't enough, the fifty-one behaviours are grouped into ten competencies, including 'collaborating and partnering,' 'building capability for all,' and 'delivering at pace.' The competences are then grouped into three 'Clusters' – setting direction, engaging people, and delivering results.
The framework places a similar but obviously more onerous range of requirements on each of the five salary grades above 'Level 1.'
Among the choice language to explain all this are the following gems:
- Competencies are intended to be discrete and cumulative
- For all staff, [seeing the big picture] is about focusing your contribution on the activities which will meet Civil Service goals and deliver the greatest value
- [Senior staff] will aim to maximise return while minimising risk and balancing social, political, financial, economic and environmental considerations to provide sustainable outcomes
- [Leading and communicating is] about supporting principles of fairness of opportunity for all and a dedication to a diverse range of citizens
- For all staff [building capability is] being open to learning, about keeping one's own knowledge and skill set current and evolving
- People who [deliver value for money] well base their decisions on evidenced information.
Inevitably, the framework is linked to the civil service's 'performance management system.' I warned against performance management when I wrote about the 2012 Civil service reform plan. The competency framework does not lessen my concerns.
I hope what I write speaks for itself. In case it doesn't I'll spell it out: the competency framework is badly expressed and represents a wrong approach to managing the civil service.
In an epilogue to The Complete Plain Words, Sir Ernest Gowers quoted the 16th century English scholar Roger Ascham
He that will write well in any tongue, must follow this counsel of Aristotle, to speak as the common people do, to think as wise men do; and so should every man understand him, and the judgment of wise men allow him.
It's a lesson 'Civil Service Human Resources' and their masters seem not to have learned.
My thanks to the excellent Dragon Fairy on Twitter who alerted me to this document.


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Let's see what sales out little green friend has for us today shall we?
A new Battlefield may be just around the corner but that doesn't mean we should forget how we got there! Battlefield 3 is one of the most fun FPS games out right now. With huge battles of up to 64 players with many unlockable weapons and vehicles to use, for only £14.99 this game is worth every penny.
Want a fun shooter but short on cash? Red Orchestra 2: Heroes of Stalingrad is down to just £3.74 right now. This World War II shooter is well worth the money and for less than £5 you can't go wrong.
Rift is a free-to-play MMORPG with some great twists to the genre. With in-world random events that players can work together to solve without even having to group up Rift is a great way to meet new people online. Right now the base game is £4.99 while the Rift: Storm Legion combo pack is only £17.49. If you're looking for a new MMO to play this one is definitely work a pick up.


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Personhood USA tries to set Gardner straight
Ordinarily, a politician's flip-flop is simple: he or she takes one position, then decides to take the opposite position, and hopes the blowback isn't too severe. Rep. Cory Gardner (R-Colo.), however, is struggling through an entirely different kind of experience – one in which he tried to flip-flop, but didn't quite stick the landing.
Exactly two weeks ago, Gardner, his party's competitive U.S. Senate candidate this year, announced that he'd changed his mind about a radical anti-abortion policy called "personhood" measures, which would ban, among other things, common forms of birth control. The Republican congressman had championed the idea in recent years, but now that he's seeking statewide office, Gardner wants Coloradans to know he believes the opposite of what he used to believe.
How, when, and why did Gardner reverse course? The conservative lawmaker said he didn't want to talk about it. Rest assured, though, he's no longer a "personhood" proponent.
Yesterday, however, Democrats eagerly circulated a statement from Personhood USA's president, Keith Mason, telling Gardner he didn't really flip-flop.
"Representative Gardner, you've long said you stood in defense of unborn life from the moment of fertilization, including by co-sponsoring the federal 'Life Begins at Conception Act.' That act would guarantee the rights and protections of personhood for all unborn children, just like the personhood bills here in the state of Colorado."
This is perhaps the first instance I've ever seen of a politician declaring, "I've flip-flopped on a major issue," only to be told by friend and foe alike, "Actually, no, you didn't."
In this case, Colorado has twice voted on "personhood" ballot measures – they both failed miserably – and in both cases, Gardner endorsed the far-right proposal. When he announced his new position, Gardner seemed to have the Colorado measures in mind.
But the congressman's 180-degree return was arguably incomplete. On Capitol Hill, Gardner is still a co-sponsor of federal "personhood" legislation, which according to abortion-rights supporters and abortion-rights opponents, is substantively no different from the state measures Gardner endorsed and then repudiated.
In other words, the Colorado Republican is trying to say he reversed course on "personhood," even while remaining a supporter of "personhood."
Politicians who flip-flop tend to invite criticism, but what happens when politicians try to flip-flop only part of the way?


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Please join the Georgia E. Gregory Interdenominational School of Music (GEGISOM) and Thankful and Zion Baptist church, in partnership with Global Citizen, for the second annual Allegheny Avenue Arts Fest to showcase young people and adults in music, dance, art and spoken word.
Volunteers are needed to monitor vendors, help with crowd control, assist with performance placements, monitor children's activities and help with food distribution. T-shirts and refreshments will be provided for volunteers. Various shift times available.
All volunteers must be able to submit child abuse history clearances.
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Felt it was about time to overall the old, ugly ass site, especially considering that the IWBTG site gets a ton of traffic and the old one didn't even link to it.
Not much is going to go on here, though I may post entries about game development here, as well as art.
The old art is sort of lost right now, but it'll be back once I set everything up.


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Supreme Spring/Summer 2014 Classic Logo Crusher Hat
The week wouldn't be right without checking out the latest pieces to drop in Supreme's Spring/Summer 2014 collection. This time around we see the release of the Classic Logo Crusher Hat, which comes in five different colors. Take your pick now by grabbing one out of Supreme's online store.


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I think it's around 2010 when I started to seek out more global films beyond what I've usually consumed, and having been exposed to Japanese culture since childhood, it didn't take long for me to hit up on the country's output. Japan obviously has one of the finest cinematic pedigree in the world, with the likes of Ozu and Kurosawa frequently mentioned in the discussion of greatest filmmakers ever, and the country along with Iran has been my co-favorites as far as Asian filmmaking nation goes. The quality goes along with a relatively high level of accessibility, as you don't need to be a film school student or an old cinema buff to appreciate the best of Japanese films; just a taste for powerfully melancholic media, perhaps.
With the caveats of my relatively brief experience and the many classics I haven't seen yet (it's a bit heavy on the more recent stuff as you could see), here are the stuff that resonated with me the most in chronological order. For variety's sake, I decided to cap things at two films at most per director. It would've been very easy for Kurosawa, Ozu, and Kore-eda to completely dominate the list otherwise; therefore, consider my personal picks for those names as endorsements for their respective ouvre rather than just the particular film being mentioned. I also chose to include animated films here instead of the favorite anime list, because why not.


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After a new day of mobilization against the labor law, a hundred people parties unauthorized demonstration in northern Paris on Thursday June 23 evening, have degraded the front seat of the reformist CFDT union.
Shortly after 21 pm, the demonstrators left the Ménilmontant area to reach that of Belleville in eastern Paris, breaking windows of the headquarters of the CFDT, the main support for El Khomri bill among the unions. In red letters, they put on the façade: "It's over to betray. "
" The acts of damage to the headquarters of the CFDT is an intolerable attack against social democracy ", reacted on Twitter Prime Minister Manuel Valls. His Minister of Myriam El Khomri work quickly followed suit, condemning the social network a "intolerable interference" .
On RMC-BFM TV, Laurent Berger questioned the extreme left. In a series of tweets, he wrote: "Our local in Paris just been ransacked by masked individuals. This violent attack is a direct blow to democracy. Stop the selective indignation, these attacks should be condemned! "
" An injured with head wound "
" The police intervened to disperse this wild demonstration ", said a police source. The hundred people is scattered into different groups, and each went his way. " It added " The situation [was] calm for now ".
according to another police source, "injured with head wound" was found "among the rioters rue Saint-Maur". at 22 pm, nine people were arrested during the rally, said the same source.
a hundred arrests on the sidelines of authorized procession
following negotiations on modalities organizing the parade, a new event was held Thursday in Paris against the labor law. By early evening, the interior minister, Bernard Cazeneuve, welcomed the "optimum conditions" , smooth or breakage, which took place in this mobilization.
One hundred people were, however, arrested in Paris, including detention of objects can be used as projectile
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Ocean explorer Jacques Cousteau advised Maldives visitors to approach with pious awe and profound reverence, writing that Man is Nature's guest in this Paradise. Even the most ambitious resort developers have taken Cousteau's advice to heart, working in harmony with Nature as they created some of the world's most exotic and luxurious five-star accommodations. Residents and visitors alike tread lightly on these "miracles of rare device."
In truth, Maldives holiday-makers never need leave their resorts to take-in all the islands' joys and wonders. The Indian Ocean laps against guests' front yards, and the sapphire-blue waters beckon from sunrise until long after sunset. Renowned for their friendly hospitality, resort staffers deliver every island delight to guests' retreats, and they willingly collaborate in romantic adventures of all kinds. When curiosity ultimately gets the best of visitors and they inquire, "What should we do?" residents and hoteliers respond with just one word: "Explore!"


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Beautiful sunrise in Belize. I took this picture from our balcony.
Dave and our friend Rick having fun in Costa Maya.
Tarantula in Belize....just hanging out in the rainforest at the Mayan Ruins.
We found Pirates in Grand Cayman.
One of our formal dinners.
We just returned from the Western Caribbean. We had a great time in Grand Caymans, Cozumel, Belize and Costa Maya. We are having a hard time now that we are back on land. The sea-sickness has hit!
Tuesday, October 31, 2006
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Thursday, October 26, 2006
We are having the time of our lives....I´ll get pictures up when I get a chance. We are docked in Cozumel currently and headed for Beliz and Costa Maya next. Snorkeling yesterday was incredible....I can´t wait to show you all!
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Sunday, October 15, 2006
Club Libby Lu
Miranda earned a trip to Libby Lu for a make over. It is a little girl haven....everything pink and glitter.
Very pretty!
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At Maxwell it is tradition to have Sparky give candy out to the houses during Fire Prevention week. Everybody comes outside and there is a Sparky Parade. It was lots of fun!
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Wednesday, October 11, 2006
Columbus Day Weekend
Some good family beach time. The weather was perfect.
We stayed at Eglin AFB and played games in the room. Dave taught Kenzie some guitar chords and the girls had carmel apples! It was a nice, and relaxing time.....Dave and I know that we will get plenty of that in the next two weeks, but felt the girls needed some time away too!
Dave spoke at the National Postmaster's Association in the morning, we went to church on base and then headed for the beach.
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Sunday, October 08, 2006
Chris Cagel Concert
Not a bad picture....my new camera is good!
Whoo Hoo! We got a babysitter! We're out of the house without kids!
Great seats for not paying for the tickets! We just picked them up at the local radio station and paid to get into the fair.
We enjoyed going back to our "roots" and dressing up western for the concert. You can't see it, but I was wearing my Rockies and Ropers. It reminded us of home.
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Monday, October 02, 2006
Welcome Home Luau
The girls were great hostesses and greeted our friends with a little dancing!
This is a cake that Dave has wanted me to make for years. I finally did it. I see now why I had waited so long. I told Dave, "If anybody wants one, I charge $400....no joke. $400. It's a lot of work!!!! If your crazy enough to pay it, I'm crazy enough to make another one!"
These are our neighbors. Luke and Josh.
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Pay hikes could lead to more judicial retirements in Massachusetts
Judges in Massachusetts are getting a $30,000 pay hike, raising annual pay for trial-level judges to $160,000 on July 1.
But that doesn't mean the judges will stick around, the Boston Globe reports. Judicial pensions are set at 75 percent of a judge's highest pay, and judges need work only one day at the higher salary level to get the higher retirement pay.
To qualify for the highest pension, judges usually have to work 15 years and be at least 65 years old, the Republican reported in a story published in November.
At least 30 judges are expected to retire, and their inexperienced replacements could slow down the justice system, the Globe says. Nineteen judges have expressed interest in retirement, and 17 others will reach the mandatory retirement age of 70, according to the chief legal counsel of the Massachusetts Bar Association, Martin Healy.
A judicial nominating commission, whose members are appointed by the governor, reviews applicants for judgeships without seeing the names of the would-be judges. It selects applicants for interviews in the blind process, conducts the interviews, and sends its recommendations to the governor. More than 500 lawyers hoping for judgeships have submitted applications.
BigLaw tax chief loses personal IRA case; rollovers for all taxpayers now limited to one per year
Judge sanctions insurer $50K because its lawyer couldn't settle dog-bite case for $750K


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Caribbean Agenda
William Beck
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SYNOPSIS_______________________________________________________________CARIBBEAN AGENDASara Jennings, a young Miami attorney, has booked passage aboard the Imperial Star, sailing on a luxury cruise around the Caribbean. She hopes the trip will helpMoreSYNOPSIS_______________________________________________________________CARIBBEAN AGENDASara Jennings, a young Miami attorney, has booked passage aboard the Imperial Star, sailing on a luxury cruise around the Caribbean. She hopes the trip will help bury painful memories of the recent past. Nearing the end of her cruise, a chance meeting with Todd Merritt leaves her unexpectedly attracted and involved. In the early morning hours, Sara and Todd are awakened by a knock upon her stateroom door. A ship's steward insists they follow him, at the urgent behest of the Imperial Star's captain. For the young lovers, things go terribly wrong. Todd Merritt is murdered. Sara Jennings is thrown overboard into the black waters of the Gulf of Mexico, Struggling valiantly, Sara Jennings battles to save her life. What started out as a cruise to help her forget, ends up in a voyage with shattering consequences.NESSA's Bryson McGann, Director Randall Sumner, and Mote Marine Research Scientist, Jesse Perkins, are plying the southern waters of the Gulf of Mexico, They have embarked on a research project - a joint venture with the Florida based marine laboratory - in hopes of drawing attention to problems facing island nations in the Caribbean basin. After their first dive at Pulley Ridge, McGann notices something in a digital photograph that leaves him questioning the unusual image. A second dive on the deep-water reef brings him face to face with a gruesome discovery. Trapped inside the wheelhouse of a sunken vessel is a carbon copy of Roni Canton. McGann is unable to shake the image of the astounding resemblance to the sister of lifelong friend, Joe "T.C." Canton. The circumstances surrounding the woman's grim death opens the door on a global network - its unspeakable acts hidden from the eyes of the world.Roni Canton, and fiancé, Dan Jameson, are on holiday in Trinidad. Their plans of picking up her brother at Piarco Airport never materialize. Canton's concerns push him to enlist the aid of the hotel's investigator who seemingly can find no trace of Roni's whereabouts. Through twisted ties, McGann and Canton meet international businessman, Argan Vance. The man leaves both men unsettled, and wary of his supposed intentions. As they begin to untangle the complex threads woven into the mysterious disappearance, their journey carries them at break-neck speed across the Caribbean and into Central America. A reluctant CIA agent from McGann's past, Reece Weber, and a Special-Ops team, come to assist in the quest to track down the missing woman. McGann and the others find themselves caught up in a raging gun battle, as a howling gale rips across the deck of the Sunya Maru, When morning breaks, the survivors learn the terrible reality of Roni's fate.Together McGann and Canton rush headlong in a last ditch effort to Singapore, hoping to save Roni from a destiny worse than death. But for Joe Canton's sister, it may already be too late. A riveting ride waits within the pages of the third Bryson McGann novel. CARIBBEAN AGENDA's fast-paced action will leave the reader's heart pounding with precisely what William Beck aficionados have come to expect.


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- It is this tantalising contrast between ancient monuments and modern hotels; medieval architecture and modern developments; long-forgotten traditions and exciting new trends that makes Malta so attractive to visitors. Add a dollop of sunshine and a peppering of happy people and the result is simply irresistible!
- Unsure where Malta lies? It is a small island just south of Sicily and is, in fact, the smallest EU member with a population of just 410,000.
- Small does not mean limited. While Malta measures just 316 sq km in area – including the sister islands of Gozo and Comino – its size works to the benefit of meeting and incentivecustomers with the short transfers and congestion-free traffic enabling action-packed programmes.
- Throughout its chequered history, Malta has played an important role in bringing people together.
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Hamish McLennan: Ten will remain 'fun, playful and irreverent'
Network Ten's new boss Hamish McLennan has said plans to capture a wider audience will not see the broadcaster walk away from its core youthful demographic.
McLennan told B&T that the Ten brand will remain "fun, playful and irreverent" as it looks to capture a share of the over-35s and over-40s.
"All we are saying is that there was a laser focus on extreme youth that led to programming choices that I think, in hindsight, didn't fit us well," McLennan told B&T.
"What I mean by that is Being Lara Bingle and The Shire.
"We just need to moderate our approach a little bit and be careful that we don't alienate consumers and then also, where possible, look for a slightly wider demographic."
McLennan, who now owns 3.13 million Ten shares, said his first priority when he joins Ten on March 18 will be to stabilize the schedule and invest in the network's programming.
"I think our recovery has to be a programming led recovery ultimately," he said.
"It is not ultimately about dramatic cost cutting but we will always be prudent where we need to be."
McLennan said there were no cost-cutting plans but then added, "I haven't even officially started yet so it is too early to tell".
"But the reality is we have a tight ship to run but, as I said before, we are looking at how we invest in the business and get our programming right."
Sport – particularly cricket – is a focus for Ten as McLennan believes it will help the network capture viewers that are outside of its "fragmenting" and "fickle" core audience.
"By virtue of getting a property like that we are going to end up with an older male demographic and I think there are good business reasons why that could suit us well."
Asked if Ten would be competitive in the fight for cricket, McLennan said: "We won't tip our hat to what we are exactly going to do but, as you know, our balance sheet is the healthiest it has been in years and we will think creatively around how we bid for those rights."
Earlier today, Ten announced that chief marketing officer Tony McMaster had left the business but McLennan remained tight-lipped on any future staff changes.
Media analyst Steve Allen told B&T earlier today that it is Ten's board which is "culpable" for the network's poor performance. Allen said the board are "flipping and flopping" when it comes to the broadcaster's strategy.
McLennan declined to comment on board matters but added: "My initial discussions with the board have been nothing but positive. They are deeply committed to the success of Ten and I have been really impressed by all that I have met."


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It's no Big Ten Network for the Oct. 3 Penn State at Illinois game -- as Penn State announced that the game will kick off at 3:30 p.m. and air nationally on either ABC or ESPN.
Pennsylvanians and Big Ten areas should get the game on ABC. If it is not on ABC, it will air on ESPN. So, you're covered one way or the other, Penn State says.
In addition, Penn State announced (the news release came out yesterday and I missed it) that its homecoming game with Minnesota on Oct. 17 will start at 3:30 p.m. and be televised regionally on ABC. Again, it will air on ESPN outside of the ABC coverage area.
Penn State's game at Northwestern on Oct. 31 will kick off at 4:30 p.m. and be televised on ESPN or ESPN2, Penn State also announced.
There is still no kickoff time or TV info yet for Penn State's home game on Oct. 10 vs. Eastern Illinois.
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Entertaining the crowds at the Halying Island Plaza !
Formed in 2001, Denmead Training Band welcomes anyone with an interest in playing or learning to play a brass instrument. Over the years the band has gradually built up a regular membership of both children and adult learners.
Sarah Martin BA (Hons) PGCE, the Musical Director, actively encourages and inspires the band members to work hard to improve their playing. In 2006 Sarah's dedication was recognised when she won an award in the ‵Best Volunteer′ category of the We Can Do It awards run by The Portsmouth News.
Each week Sarah and her team of helpers from the main band, help the members to learn to play new and more challenging pieces of music and give them guidance not only on how to produce a good sound but also how to interpret the written work. Several members of the training band have progressed to the main band, and also represent youth bands at county and national levels.
The band entered their very first competition in 2007, competing against other training bands from the South West of England. They were awarded first prize. This success was followed up at the Portsmouth Music Festival with first places in 2010, 2016 & 2018. In 2016 the band also took part in the Festival's Gala Showcase concert.
Apart from the normal weekly rehearsals the Training band regularly take part in joint rehearsals with the main band, and are increasingly in demand to perform at local events.
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Search CRM Blogs with Microsoft Live Search
This afternoon I was playing around with the new Live Search macros. For a while I have wanted a simple way for a limited scope search against all MSCRM feeds. The Live Search team has a very cool macro capability that makes this easy. Please try out my Dynamics CRM Blog Search page - if you are a Dynamics CRM geek like me then I think that you will want to bookmark this and use it frequently.
It uses a new macro feature of Live Search to scope your search down to only MSCRM blogs. It is especially cool that you can add this search to your browser search box.
And if you don't like mine, you can create your own! If you create your own MSCRM macro, please comment on this post to share it with me and the rest of the community.


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Ten points to whoever can name the orator of these wise holiday words:
No Matter how different we appear, we're all the same in our struggle against the powers of evil and darkness. I hope this day will always be a day of joy in which we can reconfirm our dedication and our courage, and more than anything else our love for one another.
Jesus? Santa Claus? Barack Obama? No. No. No. It's Princess Leia–yes, that Princess Leia.
This holiday blessing came from the intergalactic princess with the Cinnabun hair for the celebration of Life Day–a Wookie holiday that first appeared on the 1978 Star Wars Holiday Special. The first official Star Wars spin-off since the franchise's premier, the holiday special has produced ire from fans and forced memory repression from the people responsible for creating it. George Lucas has publically expressed vehement remorse about the special's existence and will refuse interviews having anything to do with the Holiday Special. It earned a spot on Slate's Worst Christmas Specials of all time and holds a uncomfortable place in the Star Wars Canon. It's easy to understand why.
The very convoluted plot involves Chewbacca trying get back to his home planet in time for the holidays, the Wookie festival of Life Day. His family includes a cast of less than charismatic, and poorly named, Wookies–Malla, Itchy and Lumpy. Meanwhile, variety show type guest appearances abound by such 1970s personas as Bea Arthur, who sings a bar song with a gang of tipsy aliens, Jefferson Starship, appearing in a 3D music video for the Imperial Guards, and singer Diahann Carroll, in a porny virtual reality vision for Itchy, the dirty old man Wookie. Very, very weird. In this clip, Carrie Fisher as Princess Leia sings the "Life Day" song to John Williams' score, Harrison Ford shares with Chewbaca the proverbially "I love you, man" moment, Wookies groan in what seems to constipation, and even the droids look uncomfortable.
This could very well be a segment from one of the worst two hours on television ever produced, but there's something about it I find kind of intriguing, even delightful. Maybe I've always been a sucker for Wookies, even Lumpy the mal-formed little one; maybe I secretly wish Carrie Fisher would pet my stomach; maybe the visibly awkward and pained faces of Harrison Ford and Mark Hamil remind me of the forced smiles of countless holiday family portraits, but I think Life Day could be kind of neat.
If we give it a chance, Life Day might be a great addition to our modern holiday practices. Since the Jedi Church has seen nothing but growth in the last decade, Life Day could be the next Festivus. We've already got a cook book to use for preparing a Life Day feast and themed album to cozy up with in our traditional Life Day red robes. Heck, would it really be any stranger than the space opera?
The Star Wars Christmas Special aired on this day, December 17th, in 1978. I think today would be a great day to begin the tradition. So, happy Life Day everyone, or in the immortal words of Chewbacca: "Rawwwwrrrrrrr."
Do YOU have a ridiculous holiday gift suggestion? Surprising holiday tradition? Bizarre piece of Christmas pop culture or anything else to share? Send tips my way!
See more days of 25DOWC right here, sure to be pretty strange!


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Today is National Eat Your Vegetables Day. Who know, right? Yes, there really is a day set aside for everything. In honor of this special day, I'm gathering my favorite veggielicious recipes and sharing them with you.
This salad sounds a bit strange, but it is ridiculously delicious. It does take some work to peel apart the leaves of the brussels sprouts, and you do have to blanch the leaves once you've harvested them, but this salad is so worth the work. I realize that this is more of a winter salad, but it's so good, I just had to share it here.
Soup and salad is a classic combination, so why not follow up one of my favorite salad recipes with one of my favorite soup recipes? Most of the vegetables in this soup will be ready at the Farmers' Market in a few short weeks, so why not put them to use in a light, fresh soup? For a gluten-free version, just leave out the pasta — the beans will lend plenty of satisfaction without the added help, and that gives you room to make your favorite corn bread recipe to serve alongside.
This colorful side dish is a fun way to get your veggies. This is not a creamy coleslaw — the orange flavor works beautifully with the red cabbage, sweet carrots, and red bell peppers. This makes a huge batch, so you might want to cut it in half if you have a smaller household. It doesn't keep more than a day or two, so eat it quickly!
What kind of food blogger would I be if I didn't take a second to talk about kale? Kale is a nutritional powerhouse and its uses are so diverse that I could probably dedicate an entire blog to kale alone. Today, however, I'm just going to share my very favorite recipe for panfried kale. This recipe is so simple, it shouldn't even be a recipe. Olive oil, lots of garlic, kale, salt, and pepper are all you need to make this incredibly easy, incredibly healthy veggie side dish.
5. Sweet and Salty Broccoli Salad
One of my very favorite veggies is broccoli. I can happily eat broccoli in almost any form, but one of my very favorite forms is broccoli salad. This is a fantastic salad to make the day before you plan to eat it, whether you're making a small batch for your family or a big batch to share with friends. I took this to my annual church picnic and brought back an empty bowl! Yes, it is that delicious.
I bet you thought I wasn't going to talk about dessert, didn't you? And if you did think I was going there, you probably expected carrot cake. Well, I do love a good carrot cake, but my very favorite veggielicious dessert is chocolate zucchini cake. It's moist and chocolate-y with such pretty specks of green throughout it from the zucchini skin. Of course, if you don't like seeing little specks of green in your chocolate cake, feel free to peel the zucchini. Yes, even dessert can be filled with delicious vegetables — you just have to be creative about it.
I hope these recipes have inspired you to try some new flavors, or to revisit some old favorites. What are you cooking this weekend?


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George W. Bush is very popular in
Sub-Saharan Africa. Why? Because of the president emergency program for
AIDS relief whether you agree or disagree with a lot of what else he did
-- and I disagree with a lot of it -- I am proud to be an American when
I go to Sub-Saharan Africa and people say, 'I want to thank President Bush and the United States for helping us fight HIV/AIDS.'
Sucks when you shove a law through and find out it doesn't say what you wanted it to, doesn't it? And then people want to actually hold you to the letter of it.
Sums up the 'elites' nicely: "You peasants, YOU'RE the problem with this country!"
Yeah, it would be so much easier in their minds if their hand-picked commissars could just make laws without worrying about the commoners' opinions...


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26 July 2010
Fresh Meat Monday - Mammoeth
Would you care to introduce yourself?
Hi I'm Russell Kostulin, originally from Banchory in the north east but now living in Edinburgh. I am the man behind Mammoeth.
How would you describe the music you make?
I have previously described it as "sweetly sick sour pop" which is a gimmicky way of trying to convey the basic premise that this album contains quite a few songs which are musically upbeat and poppy with the saccharine pop being subverted by, and juxtaposed against, the dark lyrical content of many of the songs. High concept pop maybe with some multi-instrumentation? Think the Bay City Rollers (without any alleged paedophilia) if they were produced and arranged by Sufjan Stevens in collaboration with Dave Fridmann, with lyrics by Nick Cave during his murder ballads period and voiced by Emitt Rhodes.
How did you start out making music?
I was forced and bribed (1p per minute going towards xmas pressies - seriously) into playing the violin from an early age (5) by my mother who is obsessed with music. Then as most people do, in my teens I formed a band to get girls (didn't really work), and then started learning the guitar and writing kind of sh*t songs (inspired by Supergrass and other pioneers of the interesting chord change) which I think/hope became less sh*t the more I tried. I tried really hard not to be sh*t for ages and I think got better as time went on. I built up a body of tunes which had a theme and which I considered to be pretty good and then I decided to record an album and now we arrive in the here and now, where I'm trying to peddle both the album and the accepted wisdom that I'm not sh*t at writing songs and that people should pay a bit of attention...
What process goes into the way you write songs?
Well I always (almost always) start with a chord progression that I like and then I improvise singing over that until I find something which I think is good and I record it onto my dictaphone and forget about it. Then I revisit it later (sometimes hours sometimes months later) and try it again and see if I still like it or if it needs to be changed. That is almost always the "verse" for some reason, I never start at the chorus, and once I have that it's mostly pretty easy to get a chorus. Normally I'll just play chords until I find something that feels like a lift or that feels natural and I'll sing over the top of that and then I'll record that too. Sometimes I put in a bridge, sometimes an outro sometimes a few more sections depending on what moves me. Then I sit on it for ages until I find some lyrical inspiration and once I've finished the lyrics I demo it. The hardest part is finding the first chord or chord progression that unlocks the song - that's the key that opens the box, once you've got that and a decent melody it's normally easy enough to finish it. Most of my songs start with serendipitous mistakes which I like the sound of. Lyrics are a nightmare, that's actually the hardest part most of the time. I'm pretty obsessed with songwriting - it's a bit like solving a puzzle, except there are many ways to solve it and you're the invigilator and marker, so you can't go wrong, unless you solve it rubbish melodies I suppose.
What can people expect from your live shows?
A pretty faithful reproduction of the album, some mediocre between-song chat, some handsome violinists, a couple of beards, a soupcon of awkwardness and an impressive laser display.
What are you all listening to at the moment?
All of me listens to a mixture of new and old - I listen to the old when there isn't much new that interests me. In terms of old I like most things, I'm going through a Giorgio Moroder phase at this very moment but all the usual stuff applies. I've been listening to a lot of Flaming Lips recently too, some Nick Lowe, some Kate Bush, some Brian Eno stuff - mostly that recent collaboration he did with David Byrne particularly Strange Overtones which is so good. Ach, loads of stuff - all the normal stuff that gets fed to people as classic stuff. There so much that's "classic" these days that people can't get through it all anymore never mind the stuff that is not deemed "classic". In terms of new stuff, the new Yeasayer record is patchy in terms of pop tunes but the highs are super high, stuff like Ambling Alps and ONE and the production is uniformally great, very interesting. That Morning Benders tune "Excuses" was really good, I got butterflies the first time I heard the live version they did of that for Yours Truly. I've been listening to Stornoway too, mainly to try to decide if it's good or not - it's deeply uncool but there's something naively charming in that and I like the fact that they're signed to 4AD and getting lots of attention - it's paradoxical. I've kind of been listening to the new National album but it just seems like more of the same but without a killer tune like Fake Empire to get you hooked in. I know they're a grower though so in 3 years I'll probably like it more. The producer I work with did the Magic Arm debut album and I don't know why that didn't get more attention last year - to me it was a great record in terms of mixing styles, and it was thoroughly melodic and really interesting - so much going on. The vagaries of the music business. Why do we bother?
What can we expect to see/hear from you in 2010?
Well there's a debut album out today called "Nascent" (which you can order from my bandcamp page!) and shows preceding that in Edinburgh (Wee Red) and Glasgow (Classic Grand) on the 24th and 25th, respectively - they'll be proper full band shows. There will be a tour later in the year too and hopefully I'll start recording album number 2 towards the end of the year, there's 3 or 4 tracks written that I want to demo and record before the year is out.
Mammoeth - This City Life
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In case you missed it, the U.S. Energy Information Agency recently announced that carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from electricity generation are now below 1993 levels and 21 percent below 2005 levels. This is a significant shift, which is largely attributable to coal-fired electricity generation being replaced with natural gas and renewable sources. A combination of technology, incentives, market forces, and regulatory changes are driving this transition away from coal. As with any large market movement, it's no "one thing" that is causing the trend. But, it's a reminder that collaboration between the government and the private sector – not a single top-down solution – is what brings about change.
In Washington State, CO2 emissions between 2005 and 2013 (most recent EPA state data available) decreased by 17 percent, which is remarkable considering how low our carbon footprint already is. Our state has the 4th-lowest CO2 emissions from our electricity sector than any other state in the country. And, it's set to get much lower because Washington's sole remaining coal-fired electricity generation plant will begin shutting down in the year 2020. That plant, located in Centralia, is the single-largest emitter of CO2 in the state.
The downward trajectory of CO2 emissions from electricity generation makes sense when you consider all of the factors that contribute to it. One of the biggest drivers is the dramatic increase in natural gas supplies, brought about by innovation in exploration. The combination of favorable market prices on natural gas and the much lower carbon content made it a clear alternative to coal, and that's showing up in the emissions data.
But renewable sources are part of this story as well. Improvements in manufacturing, technology, and the electricity grid are bringing down the cost of wind and solar. While they still comprise a relatively small share of our overall electricity generation – and present challenges for grid integration due to their intermittency – their presence will only grow. This is particularly true as renewable energy battery technologies improve and storage allows us to expand their capacity and smooth out integration issues.
U.S. CO2 emissions are declining and that's a trend that will only continue as we focus on everything from improving electricity generation, to expanding the availability of alternative transportation fuels, to creating more energy efficient residential and commercial buildings. Washington State has a rich history of collaborating on ways to reduce emissions, and it's working here. It's a lesson we need to remind ourselves of as some focus on expensive top-down, regulatory approaches as a single solution to the complex problem of reducing CO2 emissions. While reducing CO2 emissions is a goal we all share, embracing our history of collaboration will provide more success over time.


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FDA Public Workshop on Measuring Progress on Food Safety. This past week the Alliance attended FDA's workshop on measuring the agency's performance on improving food safety. For coverage and a recap of the meeting please see "Watershed Moment" for Food Safety.
Historically, FDA has done a poor job of communicating what the agency does and why it is important to the American people. An important consequence has been the underfunding of the agency over the last two decades. The Alliance has long recognized this connection and has worked hard to communicate the agency's mission and needs to the Congress and media. The substantial appropriations increases over the last 3 years are testaments to the value of this approach. Also, the agency is finally doing a much better job of speaking on its own behalf.
It is harder to gauge what the American people think and how FDA measures up against other federal agencies. Jim Dickinson provides some perspective in a column published this week in FDA WebView, entitled "FDA Rates High With Public in Communications Survey."
FDA and the Environmental Protection Agency are agencies that are best known, best liked, and most perceived as having an impact on Americans' daily lives, according to a telephone poll designed by branding company Siegel+Gale and conducted by Ipsos Public Affairs. Other agencies that received positive responses were the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Federal Trade Commission, and Transportation Security Administration.
Even with high awareness of these six agencies, the researchers said, the survey results suggest that few people have a good understanding of the wide range of services they offer. "This survey suggests that familiarity breeds affection," says Siegel+Gale chairman Alan Siegel. "Government agencies could significantly increase their perceived value by simply increasing their visibility and communicating more clearly with the American people. When government fails to communicate clearly, the social and economic costs can be considerable."
Two-thirds of adult respondents in the telephone survey said the federal government does not do a good job of communicating the benefits and services that its agencies provide to citizens. Only 34% of respondents said the government's performance in communicating agency benefits and services was good. Researchers said the survey shows that Americans tend to understand the basic functions of each agency, but many are unaware of the breadth of services they provide. However, when respondents were given specific information about agency programs, they were much more likely to recognize the impact that agencies have on their daily lives and to view agencies in a more positive light.
Majorities across gender and age lines and in nearly all demographic groups, with the notable exception of Hispanics, have a negative view of the way the federal government communicates with the public about the benefits and services offered by various federal agencies.
"On his first full day in office, President Barack Obama issued a memo calling for transparency in government," Siegel said. "Since then, with varying degrees of success, his administration has striven to simplify government practices across all agencies. But this poll shows that the inability of government to communicate clearly is hampering that agenda. And that's a shame, because Americans are desperate for simplicity in communications from government and business so that we can make informed decisions and restore our trust in our institutions, public and private."
It is reassuring that the American people are positive about FDA, but easy to see that there is considerable room for improvement. Better communications about the agency's mission and responsibilities will enhance the case for strengthening the agency with more appropriated resources. The Alliance is committed to doing more of this in 2010 (starting with our new website) and urges its members to redouble their efforts, as well. We also need to reinforce with FDA that its efforts to communicate clearly and openly … are appreciated and need to be sustained and expanded.
Note: This analysis and commentary is written by Steven Grossman, Deputy Executive Director of the Alliance.
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Pictured above is BSIS Firearms Instructor, Shaun E. Sundahl (left) with the late "Gunny" R. Lee Ermey. Gunny was featured in the 1987 movie "Full Metal Jacket." Photo taken March 30, 2012.
Shaun Edward Sundahl
Mr. Sundahl has over 20 years' of experience in the public safety and investigation sector. He brings to the company his education and his practical experience that includes his tenure as a private investigator, police officer, private patrol operator qualified manager, and firearms instructor.
Mr. Sundahl has authored two books: The California Legal Investigator and The Private Security Contractor. The California Legal Investigator regularly achieves ranking in the Legal Services Section of Amazon's Top 100 Books. Currently, Mr. Sundahl is authoring his third book, A No-Nonsense Guide to Dealing with Stalkers. This book is scheduled for a 2019 release and will be designed for women dealing with stalkers from a former relationship.
Mr. Sundahl is a mentor of those wishing to pursue a career in the criminal justice system. He was an instructor for Brightwood College's School of Criminal Justice. He has taught college-level courses in Criminal Investigations, Corrections, Criminology, Security, Intro to Criminal Justice, and Terrorism.
Mr. Sundahl is a graduate from San Diego State University and holds a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice. In 2012, Mr. Sundahl obtained his Master of Public Administration (MPA) degree with high honors.
Although Mr. Sundahl has handled criminal defense investigations, worker's compensation fraud, mortgage fraud, background investigations, and surveillance assignments, he has a preference for workplace theft or workplace violence investigations.
Mr. Sundahl can be contacted at email@example.com or 909-525-8925.
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Mr. Villapudua is more than qualified to train you. Mr. Villapudua is a former United States Marine (MOS 0311) and current Army Reservist. Because he has seen the "wolf," Mr. Villapudua distinguishes himself from other trainers in the private sector training community. Seeing the "wolf" is a common analogy used to describe someone who has experienced a life and death encounter. In fact, Mr. Villapudua's "real-world" experience is based on his four deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan. During his deployments, Mr. Villapudua and his fellow Marines engaged in deadly combat operations.
Mr. Villapudua is in the good position to say perseverance,
marksmanship and a survival mindset are the keys to staying alive. Attend one
of our courses, and you will see, Mr.
Villapudua is committed to sharing his training and experience with you. He will help you become a safer citizen, soldier, law enforcement, or security
Shawn Hicks was born on August 9th, 1983 in Kingman, AZ. At the age of 17 he enlisted into the United States Marine Corps, he then shipped to the MCRD in San Diego, CA on July 17th, 2001. After completion of recruit training PFC Hicks reported to Marine Combat Training in Camp Pendleton, CA. PFC Hicks then reported to Fort Knox, KY for the M1A1 basic armored crewman course. After a year of recruit training, combat training, and tank crewman training, PFC reported to his first duty station in the Fleet Marine Force at 1st Tank Btn, Bravo Company, Twentynine Palms, CA.
During his time in Twentynine Palms, he participated in Operation Iraqi Freedom 1, and Operation Iraqi Freedom 2. During these deployments he was exposed to multiple combat engagements utilizing such weapons systems as the 120mm tank main gun, 50 caliber machine gun, 7.62mm machine gun, M16A2/M4 service rifle, and the M9 Baretta. During this time as well, he was promoted to Lance Corporal, Corporal, and Sergeant.
In 2005, SGT Hicks reported to Recruiting Station Dallas to serve as a recruiter in the North Texas/Southern Oklahoma area. In learning to give class talks and expose himself to large groups of individuals, SGT Hicks learned how to instruct individuals in a competent manner. In 2008, SGT Hicks then reenlisted and reported back to 1st Tank Btn, Charlie Comapny, in Twentynine Palms, CA.
Shortly after reporting back, SGT Hicks was promoted to Staff Sergeant. As a SSGT, he was made a Platoon Sergeant and instructed many Marines on combat employment of numerous weapons systems, and has run over 200 live fire ranges during this time. In 2013, SSGT Hicks decided to separate from the United States Marine Corps to pursue an education.
Currently Shawn Hicks is a supervisor for security at the Tortoise Rock Casino in Twentynine Palms, CA. He also attends National University on the Marine Base locally. He is currently studying Business Administration with a concentration in Program Management, with the hopes of using skills gained in the Marine Corps in combination with a business degree in order to operate a large scale firearms and security training company.
Our adjunct firearms instructor is Greg Patterson. Mr. Patterson has over 22 years of experience in law enforcement. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice. He performs special assignments for the U.S. Department of State and trains foreign police agencies in hostile countries in the Middle East. Mr. Patterson trains foreign jurisdictions the special techniques necessary to maintain a tactical mindset and when things go sideways, how to stay alive.
Mr. Patterson local law enforcement experience includes FTO (Field Training Officer), Gang Detail, S.W.A.T., and patrol. Additionally, he has worked Executive Protection for high-profile clients and high-risk undercover assignments in banks with histories of armed robberies. And last, Mr. Patterson stands out from many other instructors as he has survived several ambushes and shootings. Our instructor's intent on teaching our courses is to pass on his experience, knowledge, and training to others who will be better prepared to face a violent encounter.
Our firm regularly services mortgage insurance agencies, mortgage auditing companies, banking industries, and our fellow private investigation agencies who would like to expand their resources. All firms doing business with us for the first time, have called us for business a second time. We have provided professional consulting to several high- profile clients ranging from California to New York.
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Our badge was carefully designed to reflect upon our values. Reflecting on our values, Lady Justice is blind-folded. She is blind-folded to symbolize justice shall be viewed in an impartial manner. The scale indicates equal justice for all. The sword is a symbol of power of our American justice system. On the third ribbon are the words "Scientia Est Potentia." In Latin the words translate to "Knowledge by itself is power." Indeed, we agree the more knowledge we have, the more we are inclined to empower ourselves to make a difference in our lives and the lives of others.
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Fincastle, VA 24090
Jurisdiction: Felony, Civil Actions over $4,500, Probate
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Jurisdiction: Misdemeanor, Civil Actions under $25,001, Eviction, Small Claims
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Botetourt County, VA Vital Records
Contact the Botetourt County Office of the Clerk of Circuit Court if you would like to find vital records, such as birth, death, marriage, divorce, and real estate records.
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Botetourt County Vital Certificates
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Adjoining CountiesAlleghany County, VA
Craig County, VA
Rockbridge County, VA
Botetourt County Population Records
- Females: 50%
- White: 93.5%
- Black/African American: 4.8%
- Asian: 0.8%
- Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0%
- Hispanic or Latino Origin: 1.1%
- White, Not Hispanic: 92.4%
- Roanoke County, VA: 498
- Salem County, VA: 79
- Alleghany County, VA: 43
Botetourt County Records
- Total: $557,682
- Construction: $54,141
- Retail Trade: $41,993
- Professional and Technical Services: $19,159
- Healthcare: $26,968
- Banking: $16,099
- Retail Trade: $41,993
- Accommodations and Food Services: $13,600
- Manufacturing: $145,465
- Farms: $814
- Government: $70,853
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- Per 1,000 population: 19.5
Botetourt County Criminal Records
- Murder and non-negligent manslaughter: 0
- Forcible rape: 6
- Robbery: 1
- Aggravated Assault: 13
- Burglary: 45
- Larceny-Theft: 298
- Motor Vehicle Theft: 17
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Bob Sliwa tinkers with stuff. As a child, the former trucker took apart his toys. At 16, he turned his Pontiac GTO car into a drag-racing champion. Later, as an adult, he used his life's savings to buy a truck, then began modifying it to reduce costs and achieve maximum efficiency as he transported goods around the USA.
The Starship is an innovative, material step towards reducing emissions and increasing overall efficiency and fuel economy in the transport sector. This next-generation truck features a custom, aerodynamic design and aims to demonstrate improvements in fuel economy for class 8 trucks while lowering CO2 emissions.
Moving people and goods efficiently is vital to economic prosperity. Transport accounts for more than one quarter of the world's total energy use and one fifth of global energy-related carbon dioxide emissions. Increasing efficiency and fuel economy in the transport sector could make considerable progress to help reduce emissions.
Shell has partnered with the Airflow Truck Company to collaborate on a hyper-aerodynamic, super fuel-efficient class 8 concept truck: Starship. By bringing together the best of today's existing and custom technologies, we aim to find out just how energy efficient goods transport by road can be – today – and elevate the conversation about the energy transition.
Dubbed the Starship Initiative, the collaboration between Shell and Airflow Truck Co. on the Starship Class 8 concept truck achieved a 178.4 ton-mpg for freight ton efficiency (FTE) in a recent cross-country drive, which is a nearly 248% improvement over the North America average FTE of 72 ton-mpg for trucks.
A Starship landed in Jacksonville this week.
But there were no aliens on board, just 40,000 pounds of reef-building material hauled cross-country in an experimental lightweight truck with streamlining everywhere. And within days of making the trip, it was shown Tuesday at a daylong conference of industry officials and media at Jacksonville's Prime Osborn Convention Center.
JACKSONVILLE, Florida – (June 14, 2018) – On Tuesday, June 5, 2018, employees of Shell, Shell Lubricants customers, national media outlets, Coastal Conservation Association Florida (CCA Florida) and CCA's National Habitat Program, the Building Conservation Trust (BCT), gathered at the Prime F. Osborn III Convention Center in Jacksonville, Florida to learn the results of the Starship cross-country drive.
Three years in the making – and 31 years since its initial design was drafted – the Starship was born on Monday night at the Technology & Maintenance Council's Annual Meeting & Transportation Technology meeting in Atlanta.
Truck driver Bob Sliwa hit the road on Thursday night in his carbon-fiber-bodied, diesel-powered semi truck, as he attempts to set a fuel economy record for big rigs by the time he pulls into Jacksonville, Fla., next Wednesday.
Fuel efficiency and freight transport typically exist at opposite ends of the spectrum, but a new Class 8 truck hopes to change that. It's called the Starship.
It's a fitting name for a tractor-trailer that looks unusually futuristic and seeks to break the bounds of fossil fuel efficiency, said Megan Pino, global brand manager for Shell Rotella — the heavy-duty lubricant division of Shell.
An aerodynamic "Starship" tractor-trailer rig crushed industry averages when it hauled 39,900 pounds of cargo across the lower U.S. last month.
Using largely off-the shelf components, the giant truck achieved nearly 2.5 times the average for freight hauling efficiency.
The Shell Starship, a highly aerodynamic Class 8 tractor-trailer designed to test the bounds of fuel efficiency and cut emissions, has been attracting a lot of attention during its cross-country trip this week.
CCJ caught up with the Starship caravan Wednesday as it left Hammond, Louisiana, on its way to Biloxi, Miss. The truck, which began its trip in San Diego on May 18, is scheduled to end its 2,361-mile journey Thursday night in Jacksonville, Fla.
Drivers have complained for decades about trucks on the road. They go too slow. They take up too much space. They're scary to pass. But the most unsettling aspect of trucks goes beyond what drivers can see: their environmental impact.
It's easy to fixate on the front of Shell's Starship.
From the active grill shutters on the nose of the truck's futuristic, carbon-fiber body to the custom DOT-approved, wrap-around windshield and tech-filled cab, the tractor is an awesome sight to behold.
Recently, we attracted flak from some quarters of our readership for featuring pickup trucks.
While not green by the standards of modern electric vehicles and hybrids, their push towards greater efficiency is equally important–because the biggest gains come from the most popular and least-efficient vehicles.
Aerodynamics is getting more attention these days now that diesel has risen fairly steadily for about four months to top $4. You can read a lot more about it in the November Overdrive, where columnist Kevin Rutherford will examine the aero trailer benefits for owner-operators. Also in that issue, our fuel-saving tips list will devote a big section to aero features.
In the late 1970s, the AirFlow Truck Co.'s Bob Sliwa graduated from violently shepherding a Chevrolet Chevelle down Connecticut drag strips to the world of owner-operator trucking. Frustrated with the 4.4 mpg of his cab-over Ford CLT-9000, Sliwa applied aero-dynamic principles to the diesel behemoth. Through trial and error, he managed to wring 9.33 mpg out of his 18-wheeler.
After four days at MATS (we get here a day early for press conferences) – our senior technical editor Paul Abelson says he normally feels like he's seen it all. Paul Abelson interviews Bob Sliwa
"By Saturday," says Paul, "we, the collective press corps, have sat through everything from product announcements to full-blown new truck introductions."
Like other inquisitive young kids that grow up to reshape the world as we see it, Bob Sliwa also began his intimate relationship with science and physics, by disassembling his toys just to see what makes them whiz and whirl. But, when he sat down to design and then create a brand new Class 8 tractor trailer rig with advanced aerodynamics, extraordinary fuel savings, and a very low emissions profile, he ended up revolutionizing over the road trucks.


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- Make sure to post "Arminianism – The Road back to Rome" by Rev. Augustus Toplady on their walls to show them just how evil and man-centered their theology is since it came
in partfrom the Roman Catholics because Calvinism didn't come from Roman Catholic Augustinianism you know.
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TORRES-RIOS, Aida
Aida M. Torres-Rios passed away peacefully in her sleep at her home in Sun City Center, FL on Thursday, August 26, 2010. She leaves her beloved son Roberto and wife Noreen, two grandchildren (Robert and wife Lisa, and Kim), five great-grandchildren (Evan, Robbie, Julia, Zachary, and Nicholas), her faithful pet Lollypop, and many dear family members and friends, with a truly great legacy. Aída emigrated to New York City from Puerto Rico, married, and raised her family in Yonkers, NY, where she lived for fifty years, until her retirement to Sun City Center, FL in 1996. She was a dedicated community advocate. Her lifetime achievements and heartfelt community service for the Puerto Rican movement in NY earned her the respect and esteem of those with whom she came in contact. Aída was the recipient of many awards in acknowledgement of her steadfast commitment to community service. For her pioneering, and co-founding work, the Spanish Progress Foundation honored her on September 6, 2003. Among her awards – The NY Governor Mario Cuomo's Special Certificate, for her twenty-three years of public service in the NY State Department of Labor—Employment Division. Westchester County Executive Andrew P. O'Rourke's Certificate of Appreciation for her wise guidance as a distinguished member of the Westchester County Hispanic Advisory Board; and Former Yonkers Mayor John D. Spencer's acknowledgement for Aída's unique appointment as the first Hispanic female to serve as a Yonkers Human Rights Commissioner. Other awards include the Unity for Service National Exchange Club recognition for cooperation rendered to the Crime Prevention Committee; Distinguished Service Award from the Human Relations Council of Longfellow Junior High School; and the Extraordinary Minister of the Eucharist, Prince of Peace, Catholic Church Award in 1997, in Sun City Center, FL. A devout Catholic, Aida served as volunteer at St. Peter's Church in Yonkers for many years; Minister of Consolation/Bereavement and Minister of the Eucharist at Prince of Peace Catholic Church; and Reservation-Telephone Chairperson of the East Bay Christian Women's Club—Sun City Center. Her funeral mass was Tuesday, August 31, 2010 at Prince of Peace Catholic Church, followed by interment at the Hillsboro Memorial Gardens & Funeral Home in Brandon. Aída touched the lives of many, was loved by many, helped by many in her later years, and will be remembered by many. A heartfelt thank you to the many–the Rios family.
COWAN, Winifred
Winifred Stuart Cowan was born January 23, 1919, in Edinburgh, Scotland and died at age 91 in Sun City Center, Florida. Her parents, Robert Robertson Jack and Jessie Stuart Jack came to the United States in 1921 (when Winifred was age 2) on the SS Celtic entering through Ellis Island. The family settled in Tampa, Florida, where she grew up from age 4. Winifred graduated Hillsborough High School in 1937. She worked as a secretary in an insurance office until she married Warrant Officer – 1 Coy Cowan on September 25, 1942, in Boise Idaho, and lived as a typical military wife for the next 21 years.
Col. Coy Cowan retired in 1963 and they settled in Tampa, Florida. They moved to Freedom Plaza on September 1, 1992. Winifred's volunteer work included the Rosa Veldez Settlement House in Tampa and the Palma Ceia United Methodist Church. Her volunteer work at Freedom Plaza included ROC and the library.
Her canny Scot's ability to manage money made it possible for Winifred and Coy to participate in the MOBC Scholarship program, sponsoring eleven students to date, as well as providing support to the Florida United Methodist Children's Home.
Winifred was a member of United Community Church in Sun City Center, Florida.
Memorial Service to be held Friday, September 17, 2010, at 10:00 AM in the Freedom Plaza Auditorium.
BENEDICT, Joseph
Joseph (Joey) Benedict was born on October 16, 1965 and died August 19, 2010. He was the son of Bonnie Walton Benedict and the late Joseph L. Benedict. He is survived by his sister, Bonnie Sharkey; nephew Joshua Sharkey; and niece Emily Sharkey of Morgantown, WV.
At his request, Joey was cremated and his ashes will be scattered at Slippery Rock (PA) State Park.
Memorial services will be held at Carnegie Presbyterian Church, Carnegie, PA. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in Joey's name to LifePath Hospice, 908 American Eagle Blvd, Ruskin, FL 33572.


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Elements in Mud and Snow in the Vicinity of the DeLong Mountain Regional Transportation System Road, Red Dog Mine, and Cape Krusenstern National Monument, Alaska, 2005-06
Scientific Investigations Report 2008-5040
Prepared in cooperation with the National Park Service, Western Arctic National Parklands, Kotzebue, Alaska
By: William J. Brumbaugh and Thomas W. May
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A small number of mud, road bed soil, and snow samples were collected in 2005 and 2006 to assess metal concentrations and loadings to areas adjacent to the DeLong Mountain Regional Transportation System (DMTS) road in northwest Alaska. The DMTS road is used by large trucks to transport lead and zinc concentrates from Red Dog Mine to the shipping facility at Red Dog Port; it traverses 32 kilometers of land in Cape Krusenstern National Monument (CAKR). Mud collected in the summer of 2005 from wheel-wells of two passenger vehicles used for transport between Red Dog Mine and the port facility were enriched in cadmium, lead, and zinc by factors of about 200 to 800 as compared with mud collected from a vehicle stationed in Kotzebue, Alaska, whereas DMTS road bed soil samples were enriched by factors of 6 to 12. Thus, as of 2005, dispersal of mine ore wastes or concentrates by vehicles appeared to remain a potential source of metals along the DMTS road. Compared to snow samples obtained near a gravel road located near Kotzebue, Alaska, metal loadings estimated from individual snow samples collected in CAKR in April 2006 near three creeks, 13 to 50 meters from the road, were greater by factors of 13 to 316 for cadmium, 28 to 589 for lead, and 8 to 195 for zinc. When averaged for all three creek locations, mean loadings of cadmium, lead, and zinc calculated from snow samples collected at a nominal distance of 15 meters to the north of the road were 0.63, 34, and 89 milligrams of metal per square meter, respectively. Variability of particulate and metal loadings between individual samples and the three creek locations probably was affected by localized meteorological conditions and micro-topography on the snow drift and scour patterns, but road orientation on attainable truck speeds also might have been a factor. Results indicated that the ?port effect?, previously attributed to fugitive metal-enriched dusts stemming from concentrate transfer operations at the port facility, was not necessarily an important factor affecting spatial differences of metals deposition in snow along the road in CAKR during winter 2005?06. The average metal content of particulates in 2005?06 snow samples was slightly less than that of snow samples collected by the U.S. Geological Survey in CAKR at three near-road locations in April 2003. Mean metals concentrations in 2006 snow particulates were about three times greater than in the road bed soils that were sampled in 2005; however, the fraction of annual metals loadings occurring in winter as compared to the remainder of the year was not readily determined by these data. Although procedures have been implemented in recent years to reduce the quantities of metal-enriched fugitive dusts, particulates dispersed near the road during the winter of 2005?06 were enriched in metals and these particulates contributed considerable metal loadings to the nearby terrain.
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