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President Obama increased his administration's role in the cleanup, while officials were concerned that the oil slick could reach shore as soon as Thursday evening.
NEW ORLEANS — The response to the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico intensified abruptly on Thursday, with the federal government intervening more aggressively as the rapidly growing slick drifted ever closer to the fragile coastline of Louisiana.
Resources from the United States Navy were marshaled to supplement an operation that already consisted of more than 1,000 people and scores of vessels and aircraft.
Calling it "a spill of national significance" which could threaten coastline in several states, Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano announced the creation of a second command post in Mobile, Ala., in addition to the one in Louisiana, to manage potential coastal impact in Alabama, Mississippi and Florida. Interior Secretary Ken Salazar ordered an immediate review of the 30 offshore drilling rigs and 47 production platforms operating in the deepwater Gulf, and is sending teams to conduct on-site inspections.
The oil slick was only three miles offshore on Thursday afternoon and was expected to hit coastal Louisiana as early as Thursday night, prompting Gov. Bobby Jindal to declare a state of emergency and to request the participation of the National Guard in response efforts. About 40,000 feet of boom had been placed around Pass-a-Loutre, the area of the Mississippi River Delta where the oil was expected to touch first, a spokesman for Mr. Jindal said.
The Navy provided 50 contractors, 7 skimming systems and 66,000 feet of inflatable containment boom, a spokesman said. About 210,000 feet of boom had been laid down to protect the shoreline in several places along the Gulf Coast, though experts said that marshlands presented a far more daunting cleaning challenge than sandy beaches.
Eight days after the first explosion on the rig, which left 11 workers missing and presumed dead, the tenor of the response team's briefings changed abruptly Wednesday night with a hastily called news conference to announce that the rate of the spill was estimated to be 5,000 barrels a day, or more than 200,000 gallons — five times the previous estimate. By Thursday, it was apparent that the cleanup operation desperately needed help, with no indication that the well would be sealed any time soon and oil drifting closer to shore.
The response effort has been driven by BP, the company that was leasing the rig and is responsible for the cleanup, under the oversight of the Coast Guard and in consultation with the Minerals Management Service and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. While additional federal resources, including naval support, were available before Wednesday, officials had given little indication that such reinforcements would be deployed so quickly and at such a scale.
"Some of it existed from the start," Rear Adm. Mary E. Landry of the Coast Guard, the federal on-scene coordinator, said of the federal resources. "We can ramp it up as we need it."
Referring to what she called "dynamic tension" among the participants in a spill response, Admiral Landry said it was her duty to ensure that BP was trying every approach available.
"If BP does not request these resources, then I can and I will," she said.
Asked whether the Coast Guard had confidence in BP's efforts, Admiral Landry said, "BP, from Day 1, has attempted to be very responsive and be a very responsible spiller."
BP, in turn, has pointed out on more than one occasion that Transocean owned the oil rig and the blowout preventer, a device that apparently failed to function properly and that is continuing to be the most significant obstacle to stopping the spill.
Underscoring how acute the situation has become, BP is soliciting ideas and techniques from four other major oil companies — Exxon Mobil, Chevron, Shell and Anadarko. BP officials have also requested help from the Defense Department in efforts to activate the blowout preventer, a stack of hydraulically activated valves at the top of the well that is designed to seal it off in the event of a sudden pressure release.
Doug Suttles, the chief operating officer for exploration and production for BP, said the company had asked the military for better imaging technology and more advanced remotely operated vehicles. As of now, there are six such vehicles monitoring or trying to fix the blowout preventer, which sits on the sea floor.
"To be frank, the offer of help from all quarters is welcome," said David Nicholas, a BP spokesman.
But Norman Polmar, an expert on military systems, said the robotic submersibles used by the oil industry were better equipped to try to stop the oil leak than any of the Navy's minisubs. The Navy's unmanned subs have cameras and can retrieve bits of hardware, he said, but are not designed to plug a hole in a pipe or do repair work.
Other efforts to contain the spill included a tactic that Admiral Landry called "absolutely novel": crews awaited approval on Thursday night to begin deploying chemical dispersants underwater near the source of the leaks. Aircraft have dropped nearly 100,000 gallons of the dispersants on the water's surface to break down the oil, a more conventional strategy.
BP is also designing and building large boxlike structures that could be lowered over the leaks in the riser, the 5,000-foot-long pipe that connected the well to the rig and has since become detached and is snaking along the sea floor. The structures would contain the leaking oil and route it to the surface to be collected. This temporary solution could take several weeks to execute.
Mr. Suttles said three such structures were being prepared, one of which is complete and could corral the worst of the leaks. But citing the disclosure of the new leak on Wednesday night, experts said more were certainly possible.
"All that movement is going to continue to stress and fatigue the pipe and create more leaks," said Jeffrey Short, Pacific science director for Oceana and former chemist with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration who helped clean the spill from the Exxon Valdez in 1989.
"This is not on a good trajectory," he added.
The next solution is drilling relief wells that would allow crews to plug the gushing cavity with mud, concrete or other heavy liquid. The drilling of one such well is expected to begin in the next 48 hours, Mr. Suttles said, but it could be three months before the leak is plugged by this method.
The legal and political dimensions of the oil spill spread as well on Thursday, with lawyers filing suits on behalf of commercial fishermen, shrimpers and injured workers against BP; Transocean; Cameron, the company that manufactured the blowout preventer; and other companies involved in the drilling process, including Halliburton.
Representative Edward J. Markey, a Massachusetts Democrat who is chairman of the Select Committee on Energy Independence and Global Warming, has asked the heads of major oil companies, including BP, to testify at a hearing about the spill.
Opponents of President Obama's plan to expand offshore drilling have also called for a halt. Senator Bill Nelson, Democrat of Florida, called Thursday for a moratorium on all new offshore oil exploration while the cause of this rig explosion is under investigation. Mr. Nelson, a longtime opponent of oil drilling off the coasts of Florida, said in a letter to Mr. Obama that the spreading oil spill threatened environmental and economic disaster all along the Gulf Coast.
Administration officials stressed that the president's offshore drilling plan was the beginning of a lengthy review process and did not mean that large new areas would see immediate oil and gas activity. They also said that they expected that members of Congress and the public would have new questions about the safety of offshore operations and that the administration would rethink its commitment to offshore drilling in light of the accident.
"That is the beginning of a process," said Carol M. Browner, the White House coordinator of energy and climate policy. "What is occurring now will also be taken into consideration."


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At the 2014 Baptist State Convention of North Carolina (BSC) annual meeting, over 1,800 attendees heard reports and took decisive action Nov. 10-11 to make greater things happen in North Carolina and abroad.
Based on John 14:12, "Greater Things" was this year's theme that encouraged North Carolina Baptists to embrace the truth that God, through the power of His Holy Spirit, wishes to accomplish greater things through His people.
The Credentials Subcommittee of the Committee on Convention Meetings reported the totals for those who registered for the convention: 568 pastors; 236 spouses; 240 church staff; 598 laity. These account for the 1,642 messengers. With 243 visitors, the final, yet unofficial number totaled 1,885. 1,648 messengers were reported in 2013 with 1,899 overall gathered at that annual meeting.
In mid-October, the BSC Board of Directors (BOD) approved a reduced Cooperative Program (CP) budget for 2015. This CP budget of $29 million is $1 million less than 2014.
The budget increases the percentage going to the Southern Baptist Convention to 37 percent, up from 36.5 percent in 2014.
Larry Burns, messenger of Mulberry Baptist Church in Charlotte, requested an amendment to the budget.
Burns said budgets are about priorities, and Christians have a biblical mandate to care for orphans as well as be an informed people.
He requested an amendment to reduce dollars for scholarships and increase financial support to both the Baptist Children's Homes and the Biblical Recorder.
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On Tuesday, Nov. 11, Jonathan Falwell, senior pastor of Thomas Road Baptist Church in Lynchburg, Va., delivered the final message of the BSC annual meeting.
The amendment failed to receive a majority vote. With no other amendments presented, the original budget was approved by the messengers.
Articles and Bylaws
Six amendments to the convention's bylaws were presented to messengers, which include: changing the procedures and requirements for submitting resolutions for consideration at annual meetings; setting procedures for meetings of the BOD when weather or other factors cause meetings to be cancelled; clarifying qualifications and limits on who can serve on the BOD; updating wording related to the Christian Life & Public Affairs Committee; updating names for Fruitland Baptist Bible College (from Institute) in BSC documents; clarifying inconsistencies on the description of trustees for North Carolina Baptist Hospital. Messengers approved all six amendments.
Committee on Nominations Report
The Committee on Nominations is responsible for receiving, reviewing and presenting recommendations provided by North Carolina Baptists for service on the BOD and committees of the convention as well as the boards of the institutions and agencies of the convention. The committee's report was approved with no additional nominations from the floor. These are available online at www.brnow.org/News/October-2014/Committee-on-Nominations-report.
Committee on Resolutions and Memorials
Two resolutions were brought before messengers Nov. 11: the Resolution of Continued Support and the Resolution in Support of Religious Liberty. Submitted by David Gasperson, pastor of Warsaw Baptist Church in Warsaw, the Resolution of Continued Support asked N.C. Baptists to continue to prayerfully encourage BSC leadership as they equip and support churches and associations to engage areas of lostness outside of the identified eight population areas.
Also, the Religious Liberty resolution requested messengers to join and support pastors in Houston, Texas, and the freedom of all pastors to speak and obey God rather than man.
Messengers passed both resolutions. These resolutions are available online at BRnow.org.
Three officers were elected during the annual meeting: Timmy Blair, president; Cameron McGill, first vice president; and Joel Stephens, second vice president.
Blair, senior pastor of Piney Grove Chapel Baptist Church in Angier, was nominated by Mark Harris, senior pastor of First Baptist Church of Charlotte.
"Timmy Blair is a leader, a leader of character and consistency but also courage," Harris said of the candidate in his nomination speech.
Blair has been married to Wendy for 35 years and has two children and two grandchildren. Blair's church has led Little River Baptist Association in baptisms the last few years along with growing in membership and expanding mission giving.
"As a North Carolina Baptist, Timmy was a conservative when conservative wasn't cool and I'm grateful for that," Harris said.
Aaron Wallace, lead pastor Hephzibah Baptist Church in Wendell, nominated McGill, senior pastor of Dublin First Baptist Church. "He believes that North Carolina Baptists must cooperate together to strengthen and revitalize our existing churches as well as equipping and supporting our new church plants and our global mission partnerships," Wallace said.
"Since becoming pastor … his church has seen an increase of 400 percent in missions giving," Wallace said.
McGill and his wife, Tiffany, have four children. He has led his church to participate in missions in their community as well as to working with church planters in New York and Moldova.
"He's a man of God with integrity and character," Wallace said.
Rick Speas, senior pastor of Old Town Baptist Church in Winston-Salem, nominated Joel Stephens, senior pastor of Westfield Baptist Church in Westfield.
"He is a servant leader with a Kingdom vision and a man of deep integrity," Speas said of Stephens, who is married to Lisa and is raising four children. "Joel wholeheartedly supports the new strategy and the leadership of this convention."
Miscellaneous Business
During a miscellaneous business session, Garland Honeycutt, a messenger from Big Rock Creek Baptist Church in Bakersville, asked for a suspension of the rules to allow messengers to consider a resolution on marriage. Messengers allowed Honeycutt, who is also director of missions for Avery Baptist Association, to read the resolution.
The resolution – "Resolution affirming God's institution of marriage in North Carolina" – was proposed after the September filing deadline and was created in response to a U.S. District Court ruling in October that overturned the state amendment approved by voters in 2012 affirming marriage as between one man and one woman.
The resolution calls on messengers to pray for the Supreme Court as it will likely hear conflicting cases on the matter.
"Be it further resolved that the messengers encourage and pray for those individuals who are persecuted as they refuse to violate their deeply help biblical convictions on the issue of same-sex marriage," the resolution states. "… and Be it finally resolved that the messengers affirm the biblical teaching that marriage is between one man and one woman."
Jeff Broadwell, pastor of Long Branch Baptist Church in Lumberton and chair of Memorials and Resolutions Committee, said the committee and BSC leaders had reviewed the resolution prior to its proposal at the annual meeting.
Messengers approved the resolution.
On Tuesday, Nov. 11, Jonathan Falwell, senior pastor of Thomas Road Baptist Church in Lynchburg, Va., delivered the final message of the BSC annual meeting.
Falwell is the son of the late Jerry Falwell, founder of Liberty University and Thomas Road Baptist Church.
Speaking from Philippians, Falwell challenged churches to make a recommitment to advancing the gospel.
"The only book that's living and powerful is this book that was breathed out from the heart of God – the infallible, inerrant, inspired Word of God," Falwell said. "Until the church of Jesus Christ begins take that seriously once again, we're not going to knock down the gates of hell."
Disunity isn't just a problem for church members, it's a problem for pastors as well, Falwell said. He encouraged pastors to strive for unity with fellow pastors by keeping the big picture of ministry in mind.
"When we preach Jesus crucified, buried and risen again, light will come into a dark world, and the gates of hell will be knocked down," Falwell said. "The church today better get back to doing this now because time is short.
"Let's be the church that knocks down the gates of hell."
NCBM Report
Groups from North Carolina Baptist Men (NCBM) are involved in no less than 18 different missions ranging from agriculture to aviation to disaster relief.
The group currently has five large feeding units, the largest three of which are capable of providing up to 80,000 meals a day. They were used several times in the past year both in North Carolina and around the country.
"God's able to do greater things than we can think or even imagine," said Richard Brunson, NCBM's executive director. "I imagine a lot. I imagine every Christian seeing themselves as missionaries in their neighborhoods and in their workplace.
"I imagine North Carolina Baptist churches sharing Christ's love in word and in deed. I imagine North Carolina volunteers being God's hands and feet in their community and across our state and nation. God can do much more than we can imagine."
Theme Interpretation
The Greater Things theme of the 2014 Baptist State Convention of North Carolina was not simply a call to do more. Instead, pastors Rob Peters and Noah Crowe encouraged messengers to remember the focus of Christian ministry.
Greater vision, Peters began, must come before greater things. "No ministry will ever remain intentional about its mission, no agency will remain faithful to its purpose and no denomination can remain passionate about its ministry if it does not have a high and holy view of God," said Peters, senior pastor of Calvary Baptist in Winston-Salem.
Speaking from John 14:12 – the verse for this year's theme – Crowe said Christ revealed a pattern of servanthood a greater picture of Himself as Savior and the greater power available to all believers.
"We have great preaching in Baptist churches," Crowe said.
"We've got great singing in Baptist churches, great testifying in Baptist churches, but where's the power? It comes from the Spirit of God. Greater power is not in personalities and styles. It's not in good names and the venues. It's not in our good offerings and our big financial pledges. It's found in the Spirit of God, who glorifies the Savior."

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In the last hundred years, the number of tigers in the wild has plummeted by a staggering 97%. The answer to this alarming fall was 2010's St Petersburg Declaration, strongly backed by the World Bank, which aimed to double the global tiger population by 2022.
Almost six years have passed since St Petersburg and over this time I have witnessed encouraging signs of progress. Tiger populations are believed to have increased in India, Bhutan, Nepal, the Russian Federation and Thailand. Much more remains to be done, however. These efforts must be sustained over time: countries must scale up their action and monitor remaining tiger populations to ensure the world can meet this ambitious goal.
IUCN's Integrated Tiger Habitat Conservation Programme (ITHCP) provides resources and technical expertise where they are most needed. I am delighted to announce that the first seven initiatives are now underway. The programme builds on the experience of the Global Species Programme and the Species Survival Commission, with input from a number of global experts in species conservation, protected area management and community empowerment.
I am grateful to the German government and KfW, the German Development Bank, for their support towards conserving this amazing species.
Tiger conservation reflects the challenges conservation is facing globally. Tigers are apex predators and need vast spaces and abundant prey to survive. Pressure on these very resources is increasing as human populations in Asia continue to grow, frequently resulting in conflict with humans. Involving local communities in conservation work is essential to harmonize coexistence between tigers and people and that is what we have done with all the projects under this programme. They simply would not work without it.
Tiger-focused conservation interventions yield benefits to the management of ecosystems that provide vital services to local communities. For instance, ITHCP contributes to watershed management in regions where habitats provide clean water to millions of people. Additionally, significant revenue will be generated by alternative income streams such as sustainable ecotourism developments in the targeted countries.
Tigers do not recognise borders. The transboundary nature of many tiger landscapes requires practitioners to collaborate to achieve positive results. IUCN's objective and evidence-based approach is critical in bringing together multiple states, sectors and stakeholders in working towards this ambitious goal.
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Graham Linehan is a personal hero of mine. He has created some of my favourite shows, including Father Ted, Black Books and The IT Crowd. He is also collaborating on Motherland, a pilot I enjoyed last year, which is missing some of the trademark absurdities of his other shows but is compensated by allowing the characters to zing off each other.
His current big project though is Count Arthur Strong. As with his other works, this is a collaboration, this time with Steve Delaney. It focuses on an out-of-work former variety star (played by Delaney), his eccentric friends and the put-upon 'straight' man Michael. The standard episode revolves around Arthur having some bizarre scheme in his head, which impacts on Michael's hopes of a quiet life.
The most recent episode progressed as follows: Michael got called up for jury service, while Arthur got addicted to doing good deeds, everyone being followed by a vision of Brian Cox staring dreamily off into the landscape. In doing so he messes up both Michael's jury service and gets entangled with organised crime, before everything reaches a climax with him overdosing on 'gratitude'.
This is essentially a comedy of errors writ large. And it is joyful. This is largely because it is written in an innocent way – this is no black-hearted sitcom, with cruel people and comedy monstrousness. Interestingly, the first two series were put on in obscure timeslots, particularly series 2, which is strange when you consider how 'family' orientated the show is. No bad language, no sex, and minimal bad behaviour – this is something a ten-year-old could joyfully watch with their parents.
There are some Linehan trademarks. The absurdity has already been hinted at, but also the ensemble nature of the cast is a classic feature of his work. A small retinue of regular and semi-regular characters that have their oddities, but none of them nasty. It isn't afraid to be tender either. In episode 1, a rare moment of clarity from Arthur helps save Michael from a mistake.
Steve Delaney is great as the eccentric and easily confused Arthur. The malapropisms are a nice touch, showing the character's delusions in a light way. Rory Kinnear plays the unfortunate Michael well, and the rest of the cast all allow their moments to shine as well. All of this – the kindness in the characters, the warmth in the jokes, the silliness in the plots – makes this the perfect family sitcom. It's a shame the BBC didn't realise this two series ago.


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While New York may seem far removed from the recent extreme weather that has forever changed places like Houston, the Florida Keys, Puerto Rico & Barbuda; Sandy was only five years ago. Sandy hit the New York area on October 29th, 2012. In New York City, unresolved administrative real estate tax assessment protests must convert to supreme court petitions - by state law - by October 24th each year. Accordingly, failure to file a supreme court petition by the 24th effectively concludes the current tax year's protest.
Despite recent history, October still generates hundreds of client requests as to the status of their annual protest and, more importantly, the likelihood of a favorable result. Too many property owners focus merely on the prospect, and timeframe, of a reduction instead of the security afforded by a supreme court petition. For instance, in the era of litigation, anyone performing as a fiduciary should think carefully about "skipping" a petition to save approximately a few hundred dollars (supreme court - via the county clerk – charges $210 just to purchase the required index number).
In early November of 2012, many clients called us to report damage or complete destruction of their properties. The question each client asked was the same, "what can we do about the real estate taxes?" I had to unfortunately inform several clients that nothing could formally or legally be accomplished until the succeeding tax year, because they chose not to file the supreme court petition by the 24th. Obviously, affected clients who filed the petition received opportunities for a reduction premised largely on hindsight.
Unlike 2012, when the macro financial situation was strong and improving, a perfect storm of financial sorts is now appearing on the horizon. Even a casual real estate observer can't help but notice the large increase in retail vacancies city-wide. To those tracking industry performance, for the first time in almost a decade, the numbers are retreating. To those in the business, lending is starting to look a bit like it did before 2008. Renowned economists, financial analysts and others are announcing imminent financial Armageddon. Geopolitical factors are also far worse today than they have been in quite some time. If most meteorologists are forecasting a hurricane you would hope the viewing audience is taking every precaution. Frequently, despite 100% proof to the contrary, many people choose to believe the markets will only go up.
Similar to property owners that failed to file a petition by October 24th, 2012, will be owners that choose not to file this year because they are only looking in the rearview financial mirror. Pinpointing the next Lehman Brothers type event is unlikely. Even experienced operators sometimes presume their property won't receive a reduction because they understand how the city analyzes their annual income and expenses. What many fail to realize is that same rearview mirror can serve them well down the road if the property suddenly stops performing at or above market.
For example, property A is a mixed use Manhattan rental apartment building that is performing very well largely due to a high rent retail tenant on the ground floor. The owner of property A decides not to file a 2017/18 supreme court petition to continue their protest. On November 1st, the owner of property A receives written notice that the retail tenant is bankrupt and they vacate immediately. Now, property A is losing not only significant base rent but likely real estate tax overages which resulted from years of higher collections. The property is suddenly in distress unless a new retail tenant, at equal rent or greater, is secured quickly.
The New York City tax year runs from July 1st to the following June 30th. In this example, the landlord will go without rent and possibly an entire year of overages. It is important to note, that each upcoming New York City tax year is valued as of January 5th that calendar year (also known as the taxable status date). Accordingly, events which negatively impact a property's value occurring after January 5th may not be recoverable under strict constructionism. Having said that, legal options are empowering under any circumstances and it's difficult to ignore a distressed situation even if it technically falls after the taxable status date.
Put simply, if property A's owner files a petition there are options both legal and from an equity point of view, should significant negative events unfold after taxable status date or after October 24th each year. In the end, clients should enable their certiorari attorneys to protect their interests as fully as possible for both the known and unknown events constantly affecting property values.
Peter Blond, Esq. is a partner at Brandt, Steinberg, Lewis & Blond LLP and the chair of the NYC Bar committee on condemnation & tax certiorari, New York, N.Y.


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The War on Terror begins in earnest.
9/11 – on 11 September 2001, al-Qaeda launched a series of co-ordinated suicide attacks on the USA. Nineteen Islamic terrorists affiliated with al-Qaeda hijacked four commercial passenger aeroplanes.
Two were crashed into the Twin Towers of the World Trade Centre in New York City. A third was crashed into the Pentagon. The fourth crashed into a field in Pennsylvania after some of its passengers and flight crew attempted to retake control of the aeroplane, which the hijackers had redirected towards Washington D.C.
Over 3,000 people died in the attacks. The overwhelming majority of casualties were civilians, including nationals of over ninety countries.
The USA responded by launching a war on terrorism, which included invading Afghanistan to depose the Taliban, who had harboured al-Qaeda terrorists. Many countries, including the USA and Britain, enacted strengthened anti-terrorism legislation which restricted civil liberties and human rights.


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Malaika's Interview
How was the bringing up before her graduation?
I give big kudos to my parents, it is now i know what its takes to be a parent, its not easy. For my daughter to be graduating today, i thank Almighty Allah, though she still has younger ones, but am very happy, because many people started but not everyone was able to finish.
What the next step?
She will be furthering by doing her masters degree after her youth cops service, and getting a good job, and a life of her own. I will like to cease this opportunity to beg our government, though they are trying, but we need to do more, there are many graduates but just roaming about the streets, no job, no skills, so its very sad, after so much efforts and sacrifice they put in their study. Though i didn't have this opportunity while i was growing up, so i made up my mind to assist my children to achieve their aim, she's 22 now, as for me i dropped out of school due to lack of funds, but since when i became established as an entertainer, i futher more in my studies, which has really helped me, especially in my communication skills, which is very important.
Any regret that none of your children are not following your footstep ?
Not at all, i believe everybody has their own destiny, although, my grandfather was a musician, my father was a musician also, and so am i too, but nobody forced me to do what am doing right now, so for my children, its their choice, mine is just to support and guild them morally.
I will advise all youths who wish to be something in life to try get education, because its enlighting one and makes you more useful to yourself and to the entire community at large, i won't support anybody claiming to do music and ignoring education. To be a successful artiste, you have to be prayerful, loyal, faithful to God and also people around you.
How do you fell graduating?
I give Thanks to God, and then to my parent, especially my dad, he has also been there for me everytime i need him, he cuddles me, advises me, and encourages me when am down, he also gears me up and also creates time for me despite his busy schedule.
What is the next step now?
Being a graduate is just the starting new phase of life of entirely, life is all about a growth process, we move from one stage to another, this is just the beginning for me, and by the special grace of God, i will be pursuing my masters degree and my Phd.. I graduated from the department of insurance, faculty of Business Administration.
How does your dad personality pressure you among your peers in school?
Well, its has not hinder me to get what i want to get, my dad has always warn me not to brag about myself, and always preach to me to be humble and friendly, which i heeded to and its really worked for me, many of my friends don't really know how influential my Dad was, and i really enjoyed that modesty.
Have you though to pursue his line as an entertainer?
I like entertainment, but it is just that my dream in life is not going to that direction at all, for now i want to still further more on my education, and work in a reputable company and later set up a venture for myself.
How social were you will in school?
I was not social, i only sometimes accompany my friend to departmental programme as a result of me being the only one left in the hostel, i don't like partying but only attend family gigs or a friends birthday occasionally.
My name is Halima.


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Iran issued bold threats against the US on Friday and sadly with the current state of the Democratic Party the statements from the mullacracy are hard to argue:
Iran said it could defeat any American military action over its controversial nuclear drive, in one of the Islamic regime's boldest challenges yet to the United States.
"You can start a war but it won't be you who finishes it," said General Yahya Rahim Safavi, the head of the Revolutionary Guards and among the regime's most powerful figures.
"The Americans know better than anyone that their troops in the region and in Iraq are vulnerable. I would advise them not to commit such a strategic error," he told reporters on the sidelines of a pro-Palestinian conference in Tehran.
The United States accuses Iran of using an atomic energy drive as a mask for weapons development. Last weekend US news reports said President George W. Bush's administration was refining plans for preventive strikes on Iran's nuclear facilities.
"I would advise them to first get out of their quagmire in Iraq before getting into an even bigger one," General Safavi said with a grin.
"We have American forces in the region under total surveillance. For the past two years, we have been ready for any scenario, whether sanctions or an attack."
At a Friday prayer sermon in Tehran, senior cleric Ayatollah Ahmad Janati simply branded the US as a "decaying power" lacking the "stamina" to block Iran's ambitions.
And hardline President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad told AFP that a US push for tough United Nations sanctions was of "no importance."
"She is free to say whatever she wants," the president replied when asked to respond to comments by US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice highlighting part of the UN charter that provides for sanctions backed up by the threat of military action.
"We give no importance to her comments," he said with a broad smile.
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Since we've seen how the Democrats have reacted to the successful military campaigns in Iraq and Afghanistan, it is hard to argue with the mullacracy on this one. Could you imagine how the Left would react to casualty numbers like Vietnam or Korea?
Senator Dianne Feinstein, the Moderate from California, agrees in today's Los Angeles Times editorial.
Her talk is right in line with the rest of the Democratic Party. Wait and get blasted… Then attack. Pre-emption is wrong. We must join with the French, Germans, Russians, etc. who stabbed America and the world in the back in regards to Iraq. It is as if 9-11 never happened. Here is a "moderate" voice from the Democratic Party:
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TEHRAN THIS WEEK claimed that it had enriched uranium, a first step toward nuclear weapons capability. The question now is whether the Bush administration has learned from its mistakes in Iraq, or will it set our nation on a road that leads to military confrontation with Iran?…
…The dangers inherent in preemptive action are only multiplied by reports that the administration may be considering first use of tactical, battlefield nuclear weapons in Iran: Specifically, nuclear "bunker busters" to try to take out deeply buried targets.
There are some in this administration who have been pushing to make nuclear weapons more "usable." They see nuclear weapons as an extension of conventional weapons. This is pure folly.
So what steps should the United States be taking?
The U.S. should engage Iran diplomatically. So far, England, France and Germany have led the negotiated effort to halt Iran's uranium enrichment, while Russia has explored other alternatives. It is time for the U.S. to lead such efforts, not stand by.
We must push for a complete halt to Iran's enrichment activities and full access to all nuclear sites by the International Atomic Energy Agency. If Iran refuses, (it already has mnumerous times, Senator!) international sanctions should follow, and inspections with U.N. forces if necessary.
If you are a Jew in Israel, it looks like now may be the best time to think of relocating. Democrats are too anti-American and anti-war. They will storm the White House (via LGF) before they will allow an attack. It will be too late for the Jews before America with the current Democrats comes to aid you.
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As commenter poiball put it the other day:
It's already came to America:
No cartoons.
No Christmas.
No military recruiters.
No borders
Welcome Sharia!


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Previously known as SILVERSPOON, having issued the 'Sink Or Swim' demo under their former name, PAGAN'S MIND came into being during mid 2000. Frontman Nils K. Rue had previously sang for SUNSET STRIP. Guitarist Thorstein Eugen Aaby had previously been employed by acts such as DEADLINE and SUNSET STRIP whilst drummer Stian Lindaas Kristoffersen has experience with WOODSTONE, KING'S QUEST and SUNSET STRIP. Rue, alongside CARNIVORA members Tore Moren and bassist Bjarne Torud, in association with erstwhile STREET LEGAL drummer Bjorn Olav Bol Ladval and ex-CIRCUS MAXIMUS keyboard player Espen Storø also operate the OZZY OSBOURNE tribute band OZZMOSIS. Signing to the Facefront label the group adopted the revised title and introduced new members guitar player Jorn Viggo Lofstad of CRY FREE and TRIVIAL ACT bass player Steinar Krokmo. Following recording of the debut 'Infinity Divine' album, produced by none other than TNT guitarist Ronni Le Tekro, the band also incorporated keyboard player Ronny Tegner. Stian Kristoffersen, re-billed as 'Mr. Thunderforce', featured on the debut 'Reaping The Worldwinds' album from Electro Metal act DIMENSION F3H led by LIMBONIC ART mentor Morfeus (a.k.a. Krister Dreyer). He would be joined by his colleague Steinar Krokmo on bass for live work with this unit. PAGAN'S MIND signed to the German based Symphonic Metal specialist Limb Music Products for the Fredrik Nordstrom produced 2002 album 'Celestial Entrance'. Both guitarist Jørn Viggo Lofstad, and drummer Stian Kristoffersen featured as session musicians on MASTERPLAN lead vocalist JORN LANDE's 2003 solo album 'Out To Every Nation'. Kristoffersen also made his mark on the 'Burning Earth' album delivered in November that same year by the joint Greek / US act FIREWIND. That December singer Nils K. Rue, bassist Steinar Krokmo and keyboard player Ronny Tegner would aid the Drover brothers, guitarist Glen and drummer Shawn, from Canadian Prog-Metal band EIDOLON, in the studio with their 'Dimension Infinte' album. Nils K. Rue of donated his skills as guest singer to the track 'State Of Fear And Hate' on the 2004 CARNIVORA debut 'Judas'. During 2004 Stian Kristoffersen formed up a new band unit fronted by ex-FIREWIND and KENZINER frontman Stephen Fredrick. Working with producer DAVID T. CHASTAIN the band also included VAINGLORY guitarist Corbin King and bassist James Martin of ZANISTER. That same year Limb Music Products would re-issue the debut PAGAN'S MIND album 'Infinity Divine', adding a new recording of the track 'Embracing Fear', as well as a cover version of KING DIAMOND's 'At The Graves'. This latter song featured guest appearances from Glen Drover of EIDOLON, MEGADETH and KING DIAMOND and Gus G. from MYSTIC PROPHECY, FIREWIND and DREAM EVIL. The PAGAN'S MIND May 2005 album, 'Enigmatic: Calling', debuted at no. 15 on the national Norwegian album charts. Jørn Viggo Lofstad would work with JORN LANDE once again, sessioning on his album 'The Duke'. It emerged in late 2005 that both guitarist Jørn Voggo Lofstad and bass player Steinar Krokmo had engaged with BEAUTIFUL SIN, a project assembled by the HELLOWEEN, GAMMA RAY and MASTERPLAN credited drummer Uli Kusch and also featuring Belgian female singer Magali Luyten plus MASTERPLAN keyboard player Axel Mackenrott. This act issued 'The Unexpected' album in May 2006. PAGAN'S MIND toured the UK in March 2006 in collaboration with POWER QUEST. In December it was revealed that Nils K. Rue had teamed up with KING DIAMOND guitarist Andy La Rocque, TIN MACHINE guitarist Reeves Gabrels and HAMMERFALL bassist Magnus Rosén in a new new project called X-WORLD/5. Drums were handled by the mysterious 'Big Swede'. Discography: 2001 - Infinity Divine 2002 - Celestial Entrance 2005 - Enigmatic: Calling 2007 - God's Equation 2011 - Heavenly Ecstasy A reissue of Infinity Divine was released in 2004. Lineup: Nils K. Rue (vocals) Jørn Viggo Lofstad (guitar) Steinar Krokmo (bass) Ronny Tegner (keyboard) Stian Lindaas Kristoffersen (drums)
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Special Events
Kristi Yamaguchi's Downtown Ice: Downtown San Jose's outdoor ice rink returns. Through Jan. 27. Circle of Palms, 120 S. Market St. $15-$17. http://www.downtownicesj.com, 408/291-0525.
Rose Garden Farmers Market: Saturdays, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Lincoln High School parking lot, 577 Dana Ave.
Farmers Market: Willow Glen's market operates year-round. Saturdays, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Willow Glen Community Center, 2175 Lincoln Ave., San Jose.
Soup Party: The Almaden Senior Association hosts a luncheon with five kinds of soup and fresh bread. Jan. 12, 1-3 p.m. Almaden Community Center, 6445 Camden Ave. $10 association members/$12 non-members. Tickets available Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, 8:40-10 a.m. at the community center.
Senior Tennis: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 8-11 a.m. Bramhall Park, 1320 Willow St., San Jose. Contact Barb Jarvis at 408-286-9369.
Willows Cafe: Lunch is served Monday-Friday, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. The menu usually includes entree, vegetables, side dish, salad, fruit and milk for a suggested donation of $3 for adults 60 and older/$6 for guests under 60. Willow Glen Community and Senior Center, 2175 Lincoln Ave., San Jose. Reservations required 48 hours in advance to 408-265-0915.
Kirk Café at Camden: Seniors are invited to enjoy lunch and make friends at this program offered every weekday. Enjoy special events, birthday parties and guest speakers. Lunch is served Monday through Friday at noon. Suggested donation is $3 for adults 60 years and older. Camden Community Center, 3369 Union Ave, San Jose. Reservations are required (24 hours in advance). 408-371-2888.
Mothers and Sons: Terrence McNally's Tony-nominated drama pays tribute to a generation stricken with loss, and reflects on the major changes in America's gay community in recent decades. Twenty years after losing her actor son to AIDS, Katharine unexpectedly shows up on the doorstep of his former partner, Cal. Jan. 17-Feb. 17. City Lights Theater, 529 S. Second St. $23-$44. cltc.org, 408-295-4200.
Snapshots, A Musical Scrapbook: Tabard Theatre Company presents a new musical featuring the songs of Steven Schwartz, the Tony- and Academy Award-winning composer of "Wicked," "Pippin" and "Godspell. Through Feb. 3. 29 N. San Pedro St., Suite 200. $19-$48. https://www.tabardtheatre.org, 408-679-2330.
Kate Liu: Steinway Society–The Bay Area presents Kate Liu in a classical piano recital. The program features Beethoven's Sonata No. 31 in A-flat Major, Op. 110; Scriabin's Sonata No. 3 in F-sharp Minor, Op. 23; and Brahms' Sonata No. 3 in F Minor, Op. 5. Jan 12, 7:30 p.m. Trianon Theatre, 72 N. Fifth St. $40-$60. www.steinwaysociety.com, 408-990-0872.
Santa Clara County Rose Society: American Rose Society Consulting Rosarians will demonstrate how to prune roses. Jan. 11 from 7:30-9 p.m. O'Connor Hospital Medical Office Building Auditorium, 2101 Forest Ave. www.sccrose.org
English Country Dance: Lessons and dance to live music on the second Sunday of the month, 2:15-5 p.m. First Unitarian Church of San Jose, 160 N. Third St. For more information, call Carol at 408-219-1745.
Financial Wellness Group: Share information about financial wellness and investing. Some of us are newbies and some of us have years of experience. For more information about meetings, email firstname.lastname@example.com, southbaybogleheads.com.
Willow Glen Lions: The Lions meet on the second and fourth Wednesday of the month in support of brain injury programs, Santa Maria urban ministry, Second Harvest Food Bank, Teen Challenge, and other programs. Denny's, 1140 Hillsdale Ave., San Jose. For more information, contact Dave Parkinson at firstname.lastname@example.com or 408-998-2139.
Pancake Breakfast: The American Legion Ladies Auxiliary hosts a breakfast fundraiser benefiting veterans and their families and scholarships for local students. Breakfast includes pancakes, eggs, bacon, fruit, coffee/tea and juice. First Sunday of the month, 8:30-11 a.m. American Legion Veteran's Hall Post 318, 1504 Minnesota Ave., San Jose. Suggested donation $6/$5 students and active duty military.
Voices in Harmony: The men's chorus is seeking new members. Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m. Comunidad Cristiana, 1748 Junction Ave., San Jose. vihchorus.org.
T.O.P.S. Meeting: Take Off Pounds Sensibly is a support group for weight loss. Thursdays. 9:30-11 a.m. The Church of God, 937 Minnesota Ave., San Jose. Contact Daniel Kionka, 408-486-2357, or Katy Haselden, 408-335-3110.
Sons in Retirement: Retired men's luncheon club features fellowship and guest speakers. Meets the third Tuesday of the month. Elks Lodge, 444 Alma St., San Jose. For more information, contact Rich Peterson at email@example.com.
Square Dance Class: The Committee to Promote Square Dancing hosts classes for singles and couples. Tuesdays, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Camden Community Center, 3369 Union Ave., San Jose. First three nights free, $5/class thereafter. Call Jackie at 408-663-1477. c-p-s-d.org.
Ballroom Dancing: Ballroom dancers of all ages are welcome. Mondays, 7-9 p.m. DJs and bands provide the music. Air conditioning, wood floor, light refreshments and convenient parking. $6 per person. Camden Community Center, 3369 Union Ave., San Jose. 408-559-6209.
Military Officers Association of America: The Silicon Valley chapter holds a luncheon meeting on the third Thursday of the month. siliconvalleymoaa.org, 408-245-2217.
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That's how i deal with people who are way too negative nancy, or if someone curses at you like saying " FUCK YOU " . Which happens barely , all i say in return " Fuck me ? .... When ? Where? When was this ? Your face doesn't ring a bell, sorry babe but not into you "
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When i hear someone say the word " Fag / Queer "
all i do is say " wow genius ! 10 points "
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More Latino students are graduating from high school in New York City than ever before, but the number of English Language Learner graduates in the city continues to lag, with a near 5-point drop in graduation rates this year alone.
The number of Latino students graduating from high school in New York City rose by 54 percent in 2012 compared to graduation rate data from 2005, Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg and New York City Schools chancellor Dennis M. Walcott announced Monday. The overall graduation rate in New York City also rose by more than 39 percent since 2005, an increase of 57,000 graduates. The city's dropout rate since 2005 has declined as well, falling from 22 to 11.4 percent in 2012.
And Hispanic graduation rates have climbed faster than those for any other ethnic group in New York City. Graduation rates for black students increased by 50 percent since 2005, and graduation rates for Asian students increased by 24 percent. The graduation rates for white students increased by 22 percent and the gap in graduation rates between Hispanic and white students has decreased by 23 percent since 2005, according to data released by the mayor's office.
However, positive news doesn't extend to the graduation rate for English Language Learners (ELLs) – students for whom English is their second language – which dropped this year alone by nearly five points.
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"The English Language Learners' (ELLs) four year graduation rate saw a nearly 5-point drop due to the higher standards this year," Mayor Bloomberg said in a statement, making a reference to New York City's testing and graduation requirements. "However, ELL students' five- and six-year graduation rates continue to increase."
Dr. Pedro Noguera, a sociologist and the Peter L. Agnew Professor of Education at New York University, says the new data exemplifies a need for English Language Learner support that is still lacking in cities across the nation.
"On the one hand, there has been real success in NYC in terms of improving graduation rates," notes Noguera. "But ELLs represent a disproportionate number of Hispanics, and the reason why we have not seen an increase in graduation rates for them is because these students have been marginalized both within their schools and districts. There aren't enough qualified teachers, courses, services and resources for them that fit their needs, which contributes to high dropout rates and low achievement."
Allocating a greater share of finance and support to low-income schools within New York City's five boroughs is key to bolstering graduation rates for ELLs, says Noguera, because "the city's schools are very uneven in terms of support and resources."
"There are still a large number of schools in the city's poorest neighborhoods where the most disadvantaged ELLs are concentrated," explains Noguera. "What we know is that when you segregate kids, you deny them access to English language speakers and with that, the resources that they need."
Mayor Bloomberg addressed the need for greater school support, announcing that beginning this fall, Department of Education will provide additional funding for approximately 25 schools in the city that "need the most support for teachers on best practices for ELL instruction."
It's a step in the right direction, says Noguera, who stresses that high quality learning programs are needed for four-year graduation rates to improve among English Language Learners.
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Wow, it has been a long time since I posted. It's not to say I have forgotten about Tap Dancing Spiders.
I'm currently working on a few review posts. Two book reviews I am working on are for Harry, a History by Melissa Anelli and Traders Guns and Money by Satyajit Das. Both are very different books. Harry, a History is a report of the massive breadth of the Harry Potter fandom from an insider. Traders Guns and Money is a highly regarded prediction of the current financial crisis, published in 2006 when people were saying it could never happen.
The new site design is also slowly coming along. Hopefully the holiday time will let us finish it off for you.
Until then I hope you all have a happy and safe holiday time.


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Friday, June 1, 2012
New In Colors
Well, I'm not sure where the time has gone since I last blogged. I promise I've been crafting, just slacking in the blogging area! :) Here are some quick and easy cards that I made as gifts for my daughter's teachers. Love the new in colors - available today! The dark red is Raspberry Ripple, and the green is Gumball Green.
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We never let our clients down because smart phone repairs are our specialty. When the customer understands what we have to offer in tablet repair, you can rest easy knowing that you made the right choice. Our combination of service and price is hard to beat. You won't find better value in cell phone screen repair anywhere else. Feel free to ask any questions about unlocking phones because we have the solutions you're looking for. When you choose El Amir Cell Phone Repair, you always get the best deal in cell phone service.
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During the course of business there are various scenarios where the users have to pass same journal entries on a periodic basis. This means that at the end of a specific period a specific transaction will re-occur, so to avoid re-creation of journals every time the transaction occurs Ax provides a feature wherein we can prepare periodic journals.
Consider Co. ABC ltd has to pay the Rent for the office on 1st of every month. Since the amount of rent will normally be equated for all the months the user can create a periodic journal & on the 1st of every month recalls the journal with exact accounting dates.
Create a Periodic Journal
General Ledger –> Periodic –> Periodic Journal.
Create a new Journal.
Click lines button
Create the journal lines & define the values.
- In case you want the journal to be used more than 1 time but not on specific dates then leave the dates blank
- In case you want to use the journal on specific dates & want the dates to be populated automatically; enter the starting date.
As in the below screenshot we have defined the date.
Number of Units: this field denotes the period interval we need to maintain; in our example this will be 1.
Unit: Select the measure of unit to be used, in our example it will be month
Last Date: this field is updated by the system as & when a periodic journal is retrieved & posted; though the field is editable this is where the system identifies the new dates to be suggested on the General Journal.
Let's say the value in this field is 10/10/2013; next time the journal is retrieved the system will suggest new accounting date as 10/10/2013 + 1 month.
Save & close the form; now we can use this journal at the specific time as we require.
To retrieve a Periodic Journal:
Create a new General Journal @ General Ledger –> Journals –> General Journal
Click lines
Click Menu button Period Journal –> Retrieve Journal
Select the To date; the date on which the system should suggest new journal
Select the Journal number you would like to retrieve
Copy or Move: select this option very carefully as Copy will retain the original Periodic Journal where as move will remove the periodic journal once the values are transferred to the current journal
Click ok to retrieve the Periodic journal on the General Journal.
Note the Date values suggested on the new journal these will be as per the setup done on the interval fields in the Periodic Journal
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MAPLE GROVE, Minn. (WCCO) — A veteran school bus driver is being credited with some quick thinking that may have saved the lives of his passengers.
Alfred Lewis, 59, was transporting four special needs students to Elm Creek Elementary in Maple Grove around 8:20 a.m. Thursday morning.
Suddenly, Lewis smelled smoke and noticed it coming out of the heater. That's when he knew he had only one choice – to pull off the road.
"He pulled the bus over and immediately realized that he didn't like the smell of smoke. He got all the kids and everybody off the bus. By the time he got back, flames were coming out of the heater area up front," Brooklyn Park Police Inspector Mark Bruley said.
Lewis knew he had to act quickly because two of the four students onboard were in wheelchairs. Police dash cam video from a Brooklyn Park police squad reveals just how rapidly the fire and smoke spreads. It also shows the students being led to safety.
"He did all the right things. And that is take it seriously when you smell smoke, pull over and get everyone off the vehicle. That's exactly what he did," Bruley said.
The bus is owned and operated by First Student, a transportation company based in Cincinnati, Ohio. A company representative said all drivers are trained for such emergencies.
Alfred Lewis has been with First Student for six years and they called him "highly regarded and a very good driver."
After his quick thinking heroics on a Thursday morning, four students and their parents will attest to that,
"Had he thought, I can make it back to the shop and take my time, it could have been a very different story," Bruley said.
The cause of the fire is still being investigated, but there's good evidence, based on what Lewis observed, that it indeed may have been a faulty heater.
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PRWeek understands that Mars recently contacted six agencies inviting them to send in credentials. Mars is still putting together a brief and expects to draw up a shortlist by mid-June.
The confectioner, whose brands include Snickers, Galaxy and Twix, hopes to have an agency in place by August.
Grayling has held the account spanning corporate affairs, public affairs and trade PR since 1984. UK chairman Vivien Hepworth said: 'We can't complain after a relationship of this length if they want to have a look at what's in the marketplace. But we are energetically and enthusiastically repitching for the business.'
Hepworth declined to say how many Grayling staff worked on the account.
It is understood that the review has been triggered by the recent arrival of Alison Clark as director of corporate affairs. She joined Mars from News International, where she was director of business development.
Industry insiders said Mars was a 'serious client' and estimated the account would be worth around £250,000.
One of the big challenges for the successful agency will be responding to the growing concerns about obesity, especially among children. Last year Mars announced a self-imposed global ban on advertising snack foods and confectionery to children under 12.
Mars has just completed an £11.5bn takeover of chewing gum group Wrigley, making it the largest worldwide confectioner. The merged Mars-Wrigley dominates global confectionery with a 14.4 per cent market share, ahead of Cadbury with 10.1 per cent and Nestlé with 7.7 per cent, according to Euromonitor.
Mars' other PR agencies, JCPR and Ketchum, will not be affected by the review.


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I will start with a little back story for those who may not be familiar with the game of EVE. Within the game you have corporations, which are basically clans or guilds, alliances, which is a group of corporations with similar goals and interests, and coalitions, which is an unofficial friends list. Within the TPG family we have players with pilots in various alliances across the universe, but there are two main groups that live within 0.0 space, which is where the majority of PVP action takes place. In order to not divulge information that others may not want public I will only refer to players by their TPG names.
On one hand we have the members of the LAWN alliance. This group includes myself,
Yes, I know it is not even December yet, but I figured if I start now it will be a habit by January 1st. What is it you say, well isn't that obvious? It is only the most common resolution in America EVERY year, to get in better shape. My goal right now is to work my way into good enough shape to start Insanity. I started doing a body-weight workout today, and realized things are way worse than I had thought. It is a basic workout circuit that you are supposed to go through 3 times, and I made it through once and felt like puking and passing out, hopefully in that order to avoid a Hendrix. So now my legs are on fire, and my head is spinning, but I am happy to have begun.
So why am I posting this here? Hopefully you folks can help
So I had my previous post about how all the new options may be overkill, but I think I changed my mind. I think our clan might have the best group page on TPG. Don't believe me, just check it out here. This group page allowed us to unsticky several stickies, thus making our actual public forum more of a forum, where you have discussions, instead of a bunch of rules.
I know there have been some issues with the conversion to vB, but to this point I am thoroughly impressed, and might be in love. Now if only I could get blogs that had view limitations as it offers, and we could clean up the private forums as well. Maybe soon.
So we have forums, and we have articles, but now we have added blogs too? Maybe it's just me, but I think it is overkill. What would you post to a blog that wouldn't be a topic or an article? I don't know that I really care about your life story, ask Dusty how boring she thinks I am on FaceSpace and I don't use Twitter, but even if I do care can't you just post a topic about it? Maybe it is just crusty old man syndrome, I am about to be 35 after all, like you care.
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Finally, I get back to a regular schedule, well, after a 3 day weekend. Starting June 1 I will be transferring to a branch location with my bank. That means I will be home earlier, and can whip your asses more regularly both in games and on the forums. Depending on how long my son's b-day party lasts Monday I night even make the HRD raid for some BF2.
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Tuesday, December 7, 2010
Art News: 25 Years of Adair Margo Gallery opens at Sotoa Gallery
Sotoa Gallery — 500 W. Overland. The gallery, part of the Sotoa Office Lofts, will feature "25 Years of Adair Margo Gallery" during the month of December featuring works by Susan Davidoff, James Drake, Gaspar Enriquez, Fermin Gutierrez, Billy Hassell, Annabel Livermore, James Magee, Joel Salcido and Rachelle Thiewes, with a special tribute to Manuel Acosta, Jose Cisneros, Luis Jimenez and Tom Lea. Public reception is 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, Dec. 10. Information: 539-2083, sotoa.com. Open thru Feb. 25, gallery hours M-F 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Adair Margo
Adair Margo was the Chairman of the President's Committee on the Arts and the Humanities during the two-term Presidency of George W. Bush. During her tenure, Margo focused on international cultural diplomacy beginning with Mexico. She traveled with First Lady Laura Bush to Paris, France for the United States reentry into UNESCO in 2003 and was appointed by Secretary of State Colin Powell to the US National Commission for UNESCO. Serving as a cultural ambassador, Margo traveled to Uruguay in 2004 at the invitation of U.S. Ambassador Martin Silverstein and she led the highest level cultural delegation to ever visit the People's Republic of China at the invitation of Minister of Culture Sun Jiazheng in 2006. Adair Margo received the Aguila Azteca, the highest recognition given by the Mexican Government to a non-Mexican citizen, from Ambassador Arturo Sarukhan at the Mexican Cultural Institute in Washington, DC in 2007. In 2008, she received the Presidential Citizens Medal from President George W. Bush who cited her "rallying of support for the cultural agencies and strengthening of international relationships from Mexico to China".
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Get a taste of the backcountry.
The Backcountry vibe is alive and kicking in our 50 seat tasting room, designed to feel like a ski cabin from the 1970's. Aprés with us post-adventure while planning your next trip on our map top tables. With new seasonal beers launching every week there is a style for every palate on our 12 tap tower. We also serve cider, wine, bubbles, spirits and plenty of non-alcoholic options.
Complimenting our beer list is an ever changing food menu featuring hand tossed, thin crust pizza, seasonal salads and snacks. Our kitchen team keeps it creative and are proud to make everything from scratch.
In the retail area you will find our growler fill, a fridge full of canned beer, as well as plenty of beer accessories, shirts, hats and hoodies for the craft beer enthusiast.


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The south Kona fruit stand is not a farmers market but a single fruit stand. It is open open 7 days / week and offers a good selection of exotic fruits, baked goods and smoothies.
Their prices are a bit higher than those on farmers markets, but the smoothies are world class and the have a sitting area that overlooks the ocean. This is a good place to stop for a snack (try some new fruits you have never tasted before), but less of a place to stock up on fruits for the week.
You can find the south Kona fruit stand near the old Higashi Store on the 'mauka' side between mile marker 103 &104. and 84-4770 Mamalahoa Hwy, Captain Cook. The are open Monday to Saturday from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM, and Sunday from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
South Kona fruit stand website
(back to listing of all farmers markets on the Big Island)
South Kona fruit stand pictures
We currently have no pictures of the South Kona fruit stand but this photo of the entrance as seen from the mamalahoa highway from google streetview. Please get in touch with us if you want to submit your own pictures.


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Live Entertainment
Pailin Flamingo offers an excellent entertainment experience for everyone. Our high tech stage located in the casino floor and visible from the gaming tables features live bands on a daily basis offers the latest Thai and English language hit songs.
SENSE Entertainment Club & KTV
SENSE is Pailin Flamingo's new Entertainment Club & KTV Rooms and offers luxurious 5 star facilities, modern design, perfect lighting and sound surround. SENSE offers the customer an opportunity to take a break from the gaming with a of variety activities. Come and enjoy the experience of SENSE.


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Admissions/Care Coordinator
At the DCH Rehabilitation Pavilion, a Certified Rehabilitation Registered Nurse (CRRN) and/or Registered Nurse (RN) will determine appropriateness of admission based on Medicare and/or commercial insurance guidelines. Preadmission assessments include a comprehensive review of a patient's medical history, current medical condition, prior functional status, home situation and current ability to participate in a structured therapy program.
The DCH Rehabilitation Pavilion Admissions/Care Coordinators will help determine the patient's goals and care planning needs based on the preadmission assessment. Completion of insurance precertification is accomplished by the Admissions/Care Coordinator to determine rehabilitation eligibility. If admission is approved, an Admissions/Care Coordinator will talk with patients and families while they are still in acute care to answer any questions they may have and to assist in transfer to the DCH Rehabilitation Pavilion. If inpatient rehabilitation is not approved, they will recommend another level of care.
A physiatirst is a medical doctor (M.D.) certified by the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation as a specialist in physical and rehabilitation medicine. The goal of a physiatrist is to help patients restore function and overcome physical limitations. They recommend and use non-surgical treatment options to treat physical and cognitive impairments which impact daily living.
At the DCH Rehabilitation Pavilion, the physiatrist will make rounds every day and is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, to manage your rehabilitation needs and provide medical oversight during your hospitalization.
Some of the functions of the physiatrist include:
Provides direction and leadership for the rehabilitation team which includes rehabilitation nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech-language pathology, case management/social services, Neuropsychology, respiratory therapy, pharmacology, dietitians and prosthetics/orthotics as indicated.
Implements a comprehensive plan of care to maximize functional outcomes.
Consult other medical doctors and Primary Care Physicians as needed.
Facilitates a weekly team conference with the rehabilitation team to follow progress, review plan of care, discharge plans & need for continued rehabilitation services.
Ongoing, daily management of medical &/or functional issues
Works with rehabilitation team to provide follow up therapy, adaptive equipment, and medical care needed at discharge to facilitate transition to community based living.
Nurse Practitioners
At the DCH Rehabilitation Pavilion, a nurse practitioner will assist the rehabilitation physician (physiatrist) in addresing any ongoing medical problems, as well as oversee your therapy program.
Rehabilitation Nursing
Nursing care is provided on a 24-hour basis by a nursing staff with experience and specialized training in rehabilitation.
Rehabilitation Nursing is a specialty practice within the scope of professional nursing practice. Rehabilitation nursing is the diagnosis and treatment of human responses of individuals and groups to actual or potential health problems stemming from altered functional ability and altered lifestyle. The rehabilitation nurse is an integral part of the patient and family's education. They will prepare you and your family for future self-management. Many of our registered nurses have completed their CRRN (Certified Rehabilitation Registered Nurse) advanced certification for specialized care of people who have experienced spinal cord and brain injuries, strokes, neurological and orthopedic impairments.
The goal of rehabilitation nursing is to assist individuals with disabilities and/or chronic illness to attain and maintain maximum function. Rehabilitation nurses specialize in teaching, providing hands-on nursing care, and collaborating with the patient, family, team and other care providers to ensure optimal opportunity for patient recovery.
Rehabilitation Nursing Team (CRRN, RN, LPN, PCA)
Orients you to the rehabilitation program
Provides 24-hour nursing care
Provides instruction to you and your family
Attends team conferences and keeps you and your family informed
Participates with your Case Manager in planning your discharge and assists you and your family through the transition to home.
Your nurses coordinate your care while insuring that the goals of the other rehabilitation disciplines are reinforced in all aspects of care. Rehab nurses work individually with patients on aspects of medication management, bowel and bladder training, as well as patient and family orientation and education.
Physical Therapists
Our physical therapists work with patients to help them overcome the physical effects of disease, injury, developmental abnormalities, or amputation. A physical therapist will evaluate each patient upon admission and continually reassess the patient during his or her rehab stay.
Physical therapists test and treat patients with physical limitations, develop a treatment plan, provide therapeutic interventions and help patients to be independent and reintegrate into the community or workplace.
The physical therapist monitors the patient's ability to perform functional activities (such as getting up and down from a bed, transferring, using a wheel chair, sitting, standing, and walking). He or she also monitors the motor and neurological status of patients which includes joint range of motion, muscle strength, motor control, balance, coordination, muscle tone and sensation.
They will also assess and address the patient's level of physical endurance for performing functional tasks and mobility. Physical therapists also recommend equipment such as wheelchairs, braces, walkers and canes to maximize the patient's function and safety.
Occupational Therapists
Occupational therapists work with patients to improve their ability to perform tasks in their daily living and working environments. They also help patients to develop, recover or maintain daily living and work skills. Occupational Therapy utilizes rehabilitative and adaptive techniques that enable individuals to become more self-sufficient in activities of daily living in the home, work place and at leisure. Our occupational therapists evaluate and treat persons who require restoration/retraining of strength, movement or coordination, instruction in daily living activities and the use of assistive devices. Occupational Therapists will:
teach self-care (dressing, bathing, grooming) and independent living skills.
teach functional transfers (tub, shower, toilet, car).
provide and train patients in the use of adaptive equipment (dressing aids, eating utensils, etc)
fabricate and fit splints.
assess home furnishing arrangements and recommend changes to promote safety and conserve energy.
teach upper body strengthening and coordination.
teach cognitive and perceptual skills.
Speech/Language Pathologists
The certified Speech-Language pathologists at the DCH Rehabilitation Pavilion evaluate and treat disorders of swallowing, communication, and cognition for both children and adults. Speech Therapy identifies, evaluates and treats a wide range of speech, language, cognitive, and swallowing disorders.
Speech- language pathologist use computer technology, voice or speech language services and other training to help people develop effective communication skills.
Additional Programs provided by Speech-Language Pathology:
* Cognitive Rehabilitation
(specifically utilizing BrainTrain's Captain's Log)
* VitalStim Swallowing Program
* Dysphagia Program
Several of our speech-language pathologists have additional competencies and/or certification in VitalStim, FEES, the Academy of Neurologic Communication Disorders and Sciences, and BrainTrain's Computerized Cognitive Software.
Case Manager/Social Worker
Case managers at the DCH Rehabilitation Pavilion consist of a Certified Rehabilitation Registered Nurse and a master level social worker. They work one on one with patient and families to provide options for discharge planning. They are involved in your care on admission to the DCH Rehabilitation Pavilion, and are the primary people responsible for your discharge planning.
Case managers are familiar with community resources, and will help direct you to proper agencies based on your individual needs. A case manager or social worker will help with your discharge plans and make sure you have everything you need when you go home. We want our patients and families to be as prepared as possible when they leave our facility. That's why our case management department's primary focus is your discharge plan.
Our case managers provide discharge planning, assist with adjustment to your disability and coordinate your follow-up services.
Registered Dietitians
A registered dietitian screens each patient for potential nutritional problems. Based on this screen, the registered dietitian will then develop and implement a nutritional plan specific for each individual. They also provide nutritional counseling and diet-related education to patients and their families to promote a healthy lifestyle. They help prevent and treat illnesses by promoting healthy eating habits and suggesting diet modifications. Dietitians at the DCH Rehabilitation teach a weekly class to encourage good nutrition after discharge.
A neuropsychologist is a psychologist who specializes in studying brain behavior. They are extensively trained in the pathology, anatomy and physiology of the nervous system. The role of the neuropsychologist is to identify effects of neurological changes in the brain, and assist with treatment of those deficits. They contribute to the rehabilitation team with cognitive an psychological evaluations, treatment, rehabilitation and disability determination.
Respiratory Therapist
Respiratory therapists evaluate, treat and care for patients with breathing and other cardiopulmonary problems, such as COPD, asthma, pneumonia, congestive heart failure and other diseases affecting the lungs. Practicing under the direction of the physician, the respiratory therapists assume primary responsibility for all respiratory care, therapeutic treatments, diagnostic procedures and patient education.
At the DCH Rehabilitation Pavilion, respiratory therapists are available 24 hours a day to provide care to our patients with respiratory problems. Some of the duties of the respiratory therapist include:
Respiratory Assessment
Setting up and monitoring of oxygen
Chest physiotherapy or pulmonary toileting
Aerosol medications and treatments
Monitoring blood gases and oxygen saturation levels
Diagnostic testing to evaluate breathing capacity
Educating patients and families on respiratory disease management, medications and treatment
Prosthetists and orthotists provide care to patients with partial or total loss of a limb. They design, fabricate and fit the patients with prosthetic devices (artificial limbs).
Orthotists provide care to patients with disabling conditions of the limbs and spine. They design, construct and fit the patients with orthoses, which are devices such as braces, splints or arch supports that either stabilize or optimize movement of the limb according to the need.
Both fields combine knowledge of medicine, engineering and materials science to provide appropriate devices, allowing patients to mobilize and function more safely.