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|Coordinates: 34°35′04″N 50°54′27″E / 34.58444°N 50.90750°E / 34.58444; 50.90750Coordinates: 34°35′04″N 50°54′27″E / 34.58444°N 50.90750°E / 34.58444; 50.90750
|Jamkaran at GEOnet Names Server
|The Jamkaran Mosque in Jamkaran, Iran
|Jamkaran, Iran
|Shia Islam
|Qom County
|Official Website of Jamkaran Mosque
Jamkaran (Persian: جمكران; also Romanized as Jamkarān, Jamgarān, Jam-i-Karān, and Jam'karān) is a village in Qanavat Rural District, in the Central District of Qom County, Qom Province, Iran. At the 2006 census, its population was 8,368, in 1,747 families.
Jamkaran is located on the outskirts of Qom, and is the site of the Jamkaran Mosque, a popular pilgrimage site for Shi''ite Muslims. Local belief has it that the Twelfth Imam (Muhammad al-Mahdi) — a messiah figure Shia believe will lead the world to an era of universal peace — once appeared and offered prayers at Jamkaran. On Tuesday evenings especially large crowds of tens of thousands gather at Jamkaran to pray and to drop a note to the Imam in a well at the site, asking for help with some problem.Contents
Belief in Jamkarani has been compared to that of Catholics who believe that the Virgin Mary appeared to three shepherd children in Fatima, Portugal in 1917.
The mosque, six kilometres east of Qom, has long been a sacred place, at least since 373 A.H., 17th of Ramadan (22 February 984 C.E.), when according to the mosque website, one Sheikh Hassan ibn Muthlih Jamkarani is reported to have met Muhammad al-Mahdi along with the prophet Al-Khidr. Jamkarani was instructed that the land they were on was "noble" and that the owner — Hasan bin Muslim — was to cease cultivating it and finance the building of a mosque on it from the earnings he had accumulated from farming the land.
Sometime in decade of 1995-2005 the mosque''s reputation spread, and many pilgrims, particularly young people, began to come to it. In the rear of the mosque there is a "well of requests" where it is believed the Twelfth Imam once "became miraculously unhidden for a brief shining moment of loving communion with his Creator." Pilgrims tie small strings in a knot around the grids covering the holy well, which they hope will be received by the Imam Mahdi. Every morning custodians cut off the strings from the previous day.
Tuesday is especially popular as it is said to be "the day the vision appeared and therefore the day of the week that , although invisible, takes requests." The gathering "resemble a huge tailgate party where vendors set up in the parking lots and families set up picnic rugs and tens of thousands wander about the grounds as if waiting for a main event to happen." More than a hundred thousand pilgrims sometimes pray outside the overflowing mosque for Maghrib prayer. In keeping with separation of the sexes, women are separated from the men in their own special cordoned-off area and also have their own well. Also on Tuesdays, the mosque kitchen provides a free evening meal to thousands of poor people. (There is a significant body of Shia writing arguing that the Imam Mahdi is hidden but active in the world helping those who are needy.)
One of the first acts of the government of President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad was to donate £10 million to the mosque, to fund plans to turn "the tiny Jamkaran mosque into a massive complex of prayer halls, minarets, car parks and ablutions." In recent years, overseers of the Jamkaran compound have become sensitive to its foreign images and have restricted foreign press from the main mosque and well.
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Manannán is a god found in both Irish and Scottish traditions (and, of course, Manx), and is quite a popular deity in modern polytheism where he is seen as an Otherworldly king and gatekeeper, a god of the sea and watery places, a god who tests and can challenge. For many Gaelic Polytheists he is the god most naturally associated with Midsummer celebrations, with feasts and rites being held in his honour. Áine also has a claim to the day, and traditionally has her stronghold at Cnoc Áine in County Limerick, where funerary rites were held in her honour on Midsummer's Eve.
According to a portion of Acallamh na Seanórach, Áine was married to Manannán after her brother fell in love with Manannán's wife, and Manannán fell in love with (or was seduced by) Áine, prompting a swap.1 In spite of their close relationship and the fact that they were both honoured in certain parts of the Gaelic world on the same day, there appear to be no suggestions that they were honoured together, as a pair. It's certainly an apt coincidence that they both happen to be honoured on the same day, however.
For the most part, Manannán or Áine are honoured on this day by Gaelic Polytheists who feel it is appropriate to do so – those of us who might have a relationship with them, or are developing one, perhaps. You don't have to honour either of them on this day, that's up to you. You could, if you wish, make some simple offerings to An Trì Naomh in general, and perhaps give a prayer to the Sun as you make your own observances.
The suggestions below aren't one-size-fits-all; you may not have in interest in collecting herbs, unless you're a herbalist, for example, or else lighting a bonfire may present problems for you. In this day an age, you have to adapt to your circumstances.
Bring in some birch and place above the doors for protective purposes.
- If possible, light a bonfire (with blessings being said) at sunset, as the focal point for your celebrations, tending to it until sunrise begins.
- Prepare a feast, making sure you have enough for offerings, too – bannocks, 'gudebread', lamb, fish (especially if you live near the sea), or a good quality bread soaked in spiced and sweetened milk are all traditional dishes.
- Sain the boundaries with a flaming torch, paying attention to anything you're growing for harvesting later.
- A visit to the beach or hillside is especially appropriate on this day, where offerings and prayers of thanks to Manannán and/or Áine should be made. For Manannán, rushes are traditional (for 'paying the rents' to him), while meadow-sweet may be appreciated by Áine.2 Other offerings can be made, including seasonal fruit like berries, or baked goods containing them.
- Dances, games, general fun and festivities in Manannán's and/or Áine's honour.
- Around midnight, collect herbs for use throughout the year – St John's Wort, fern seeds, mugwort, yarrow, and elderberries are all particularly appropriate.
See also: Entries tagged with Midsummer
1 MacQuarrie, The Waves of Manannán, 1997, p224-227. See also: MacKilliop, A Dictionary of Celtic Mythology, 2004, p10.
2 "The meadow-sweet, or queen-of-the-meadow, is thought to be Áine's plant, and to owe to her its fragrant odour." David Fitzgerald, 'Popular Tales of Ireland,' in Revue Celtique Volume IV, 1880, p186-190.

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New textbooks will be absent as school starts
Changes in purchasing materials are affecting several districts.
Cracking open a new English textbook on the first day of school today won't be an option for some area students.
The same goes for students who should begin flipping through the pages of new handwriting, spelling and Spanish textbooks.
Some districts might not have those new texts for weeks or, in some cases, months.
This year, the Legislature revamped the way textbook purchases are funded, which meant the purchasing process had to be overhauled, said Suzanne Marchman, a spokeswoman for the Texas Education Agency.
District staff members would normally order textbooks in April but weren't able to begin placing orders until Aug. 8.
"The publishers just couldn't get them shipped to all the districts in the state in time for the opening day of school," Marchman said.
At North East Independent School District's Eisenhower Middle School, English department chairwoman Stacey Zamora was expecting new grammar books for her sixth-grade English class. Until those books arrive — weeks from now — students will use worn decade-old books, some of which are missing pages.
"We're going to just go with what we have and be creative on our own," Zamora said. "It's not going to keep our kids from being successful."
In past years, districts ordered books based on enrollment numbers and the state paid the bill, Marchman said. But recent legislation created a new instructional materials allotment that gives every district a certain amount of money — also based on enrollment — with which to buy materials.
At the beginning of the month, districts learned how much money they were allotted for the next two years to pay for textbooks, workbooks, technological equipment, salaries for tech-support employees and training for educators to use materials or technology, Marchman said.
Several local districts also expect delays in using online supplemental science materials for fifth through eighth grade, as well as biology, chemistry, physics and integrated physics and chemistry, because the State Board of Education approved them just a month before the start of school.
Janna Hawkins, NEISD's associate superintendent for instruction and technology services; Leslie Price, spokeswoman for San Antonio ISD; and Brian Squyres, Northside ISD's district textbook manager, said staff in their districts are disappointed that they will have to begin the school year without the latest books in some subjects.
Other districts expecting delays include Judson, Harlandale, Alamo Heights, East Central, Southside, Lackland and Randolph Field.
More Information
Textbook Coordinators' Association of Texas
Texts delayed
New instructional materials in these subjects may be delayed in reaching local schools:
• Pre-kindergarten curriculum
• Handwriting, grades 1-3
• Spelling, grades 1-6
• English language arts, grades 2-8
• Spanish language arts, grades 2-6
• English as a Second Language, grades K-8
• Speech, grades 6-8
• English, levels I-IV, grades 9-12
• Supplemental science materials
Source: Texas Education Agency, area school districts
Hawkins said the delay in receiving new English language arts texts for all grades is her biggest concern. The district has about 66,000 students who could be affected by the delay. She expects textbooks to begin arriving in September, but some may not make it into classrooms until later in the fall.
"It's not how we want to roll out the school year," she said. "However, we've compensated and we're good to go. ... The textbook is one resource of many that we use in this district."
NEISD staff also took time to understand the new rules for spending money from the district's instructional materials allotment before placing orders, something staff at the Textbook Coordinators' Association of Texas recommends for all districts.
Cliff Avery, the association's executive director, suggested that districts bring together those in charge of the curriculum, technology and finance to determine what their district could afford before spending the instructional materials allotment on nonessentials.
In the meantime, teachers across Bexar County will fall back on teaching resources available through their district's curriculum and improvise using materials of their own creation.


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Many American workers are understandably anxious about job security and compensation. Unemployment hit 5.7 percent in July, the highest level in four years; state and local governments are reducing workforces across the country; and real income has fallen 1.1 percent between 2000 and 2008, despite an 18 percent expansion of the economy.
This Labor Day, the United States will recognize the efforts of its 155 million employed people. Those Americans are well advised to become educated on the value of job benefits, both monetary and nonmonetary.
Benefits represent 30 percent of total compensation. They often include the traditional: retirement plans, vacation and sick leave, health insurance, as well as maternity and family leave.
As part of a cafeteria-style benefit program approach, some employers offer more tailored options, such as tuition reimbursement, parking and employee discounts, flextime, and telecommuting.
Benefits vary tremendously by industry, size of organization, and by sector – government, private, and nonprofit. A March Bureau of Labor Statistics survey documents significant differences in benefits among those sectors. Retirement and medical benefits are available to nearly all full-time state and local government employees, 99 percent and 98 percent respectively. Only 71 percent of private-sector employees received retirement benefits, with a larger 85 percent receiving medical benefits, the BLS reports.
Those private-industry figures conceal significant differences in benefits depending upon the size of the organization. Large organizations are more likely to supply a greater variety of benefits. The two most critical packages, retirement and healthcare, are less prevalent in organizations of less than 100 workers.
Nonprofits, surprisingly, offer a more generous benefit packages than many private sector employers in caregiving leaves, flexible work arrangements, child and eldercare assistance, and healthcare, according to a recent study by the Family and Work Institute. Industry variations also are significant. Employers in finance, insurance, and real estate promote a higher level of job flexibility and child- and eldercare assistance than other industries. Racially diverse organizations are more likely to offer generous caregiving leaves than less diverse employers. And unionized organizations are more likely to offer healthcare and economic security benefits that nonunion shops.
Employees should look beyond salary figures and decide which employer benefits are most valuable to them. For those with busy families, a job at a nonprofit organization that offers flextime and caregiving leave to support an ill family member or permits at-home time with a challenged teenager can be far more valuable than earning an additional $40,000 in a private sector position.
To attract and retain quality workers, large companies increasingly offer part-time jobs with benefits. Employees must work a minimum number of hours per week to qualify for benefits. Starbucks, Barnes & Noble, and Nordstrom are among the nationwide retailers offering part-time employees benefit options.
In evaluating the trade-offs between income and job benefits, recognize that future Social Security retirement payments are capped at an income level of $102,000 in 2008. Any income greater than $102,000 does not result in higher Social Security benefits. In such cases, job benefits, both monetary and nonmonetary, would be of greater short-term and long-term value.
To secure the most favorable benefit package, consider the following.
•Know your generational needs. The Sandwich Generation – those caring for their children as well as their own aging parents – will value benefits geared toward caregiving leave and economic security (retirement and healthcare); Generation X and Y will value flextime, job skills training, and tuition reimbursement. To learn more about workplace flexibility visit familiesandwork.org.
•Change industries or employer structure to achieve desired job benefits. Check out vault.com for employer comparisons.
•Working married couples should coordinate benefit packages to maximize coverage and avoid duplication.
•Recognize that most tax-free benefits may well offset the value of income. Free childcare and flextime may be more valuable than a $40,000 (taxable) income bonus.
•Compare your salary and benefit package with others in your industry at payscale.com.
• Dr. Kathleen Connell is a professor at Haas Graduate Business School, University of California, Berkeley.


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This page is an overview of the resources that are helpful for your setting up your own online business. I will continue to add new resources to this page that will help you with your journey. This page will be THE place for everything that you need to get started and grow your business. I recommend bookmarking this page for your convenience.
Disclaimer: Please note that some links on this page are affiliate links provided to you at no extra costs. I will earn a small commission if you decide to make a purchase through one of my links. These links help me to keep adding awesome content to Tropical U.P in the future. Know that I will never promote something that I am not absolute excited about. Please only make a purchase if it fits your personal situation and goals for your business. Thanks for being awesome!
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When you are a solo-entrepreneur or managing a small remote team, it is crucial to be organized and on top of your game. The following are my preferred tools of the trade!
Dropbox: I have been using Dropbox for a very long time to save all my important files in the cloud. When you are doing business online or any business for the matter, you will find that backing up, your data should be your priority.
Evernote: Evernote lets you save your notes, pictures, documents, etc. all in one application. As I mentioned before my working routine is quite flexible and Evernote allows me to access all my notes wherever I am. Their browser plugins are awesome and let you clip and save content directly from the internet.
Slack: Slack is an excellent tool for project management and collaboration in a (remote) team. It structures all communication, allows you to share files and integrates with a lot of useful other applications such as Dropbox, Google Apps, MailChimp and many more. Say goodbye to those neverending email conversations.
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On the upside this body oil smells amazing, is super-moisturizing and surprisingly not greasy. On the downside using it may make you want to lick your arm…
Side-tip: Make any bath special by adding just a couple of drops to the water.
Not tested on animals
Naturally anti-bacterial and highly moisturizing to protect and nourish...plus it smells like a vacation :)
Goes on smooth and sinks right in so you don't get the greasies.
A non-greasy liquid wax with anti-bacterial properties that delivers vitamins deep into your skin.
A potent blend of soothing, calming, antioxidant extracts to nourish your skin all day long.
Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower Seed) Oil*, Fractionated Coconut Oil (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride), Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba Seed) Oil, Cocos Nucifera (Virgin Coconut) Oil*, Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Extract*, Chamomile Flower (Matricaria) extract, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Green Tea (Camellia Sinensis) Extract, Vanilla Planifolia (Vanilla) Extract*, Vitamin E (Tocopherol) *Organic
Apply as needed to relieve dryness, especially when skin is damp.
Love using this before getting out of the shower . I use it along with Coconut Body Lotion ❤
I'm very happy with the Epic Blend products. Glad they are all natural
I was gifted this and I have been a fan ever since. Not only does it smell amazing but it actually works. My skin stays hydrated for hours on end. The pump it comes in works well too. No mess or anything. 100% would recommend.


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This week Julie and I have been busy trying to create a space worthy of our new students. For those of you have just found our blog, if you look back at September 2011 you will find pictures of our initial transformation. You can also find more information about the learning environment under the category of "environmental changes."
Here are a few new photos of where our students can visit during "Literacy and Investigation: Thinking and Learning Time":
|Creative Expression through the Arts: Found Materials and Self-Portraits
|Creative Expression through the Arts: Painting
|Creative Expression through the Arts: Dramatic Play
|Self-Regulated Dining Area
|Science and Discovery
|Light/Mirror Investigations
|Math Problem-Solving
|Hands-on Sensory Explorations: Fine Motor
|Hands-on Sensory Explorations: Water
|Bird Inquiry
|New Inquiry Provocation: Pet Rabbit
|Wooden Trains
|A Place to Relax and have Dialogue
|Thinking Through Constructing
|Thinking Through Constructing
Please note that all of these learning areas invite students to engage with literacy learning (reading, writing, and oral communication).
Here are some new photos of spaces that keep the educators organized:
|Educator Space
|Educator Space
|Daily Mini Lessons
Here are some photos of how we have been able to preserve our room's history over the last two school years:
|Preserving History: Nature Walk Collaborative
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Raising money from venture capitalists requires that you be fluent in venture capital terms. If you are raising investment money and don't know what a liquidation preference is or what ratchet antidilution means, you are going to lose in the VC negotiations. Educate yourself on VC term sheet terms before you start knocking on VC doors.
The world of venture capital is an enticing prospect for small business owners.
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The right relationship with the right venture capitalist can catapult a business to the next level of success. But developing the right relationship can be tough, especially if you don't speak the language. To help you get started, here are some terms commonly spoken in venture capitalism circles.
Initial (or Seed) Round
Venture capitalists provide funding in rounds. Each round represents a different phase of the business or a specific set of goals. The initial round of funding is usually a developmental phase in which the company is challenged to prove a concept or adapt a product to be marketed in a later round of funding.
Pre-Money Valuation
The pre-money value is the value of a business prior to the introduction of capital from a venture capitalist. This figure is used to determine the percentage of ownership the venture capitalist(s) will retain in the business after their investment. Businesses want this figure to be as high as possible while venture capitalists prefer a lower number.
Post-Money Valuation
The post-money value is the value of the business after the venture capitalist's investment has been taken into account. The venture capitalist's ownership percentage is calculated by dividing the post-money valuation by the venture capitalist's investment.
Dilution refers to the reduction in the percentage of ownership as the number of investors increases. Although a business owner's percentage of ownership may decrease, the actual value of his ownership may increase due to the steadily increasing value of the company.
Lead Investor
Each round of investment is lead by a lead investor, a venture capitalist or venture capitalism firm who spearheads the round, negotiates the terms, and provides 50% of the required investment. From a business owner's perspective, the lead investor can make or break an investment round since a strong lead investor can easily entice additional investors to participate in the project.
Due Diligence
Due diligence refers to the process by which venture capitalists conduct research on a company that is candidate for investment. It's not unusual for due diligence to be broken down into two sub-categories: Business due diligence and legal due diligence.
Liquidity Event
A liquidity event is any event that triggers the ability for venture capitalists or other investors to terminate their relationship with the business and cash out. The most common liquidity events are IPOs (Initial Public Offerings) or company acquisitions.
Exit Strategy
The exit strategy is the business owner's plan to convert the venture capitalist's investment to cash. Although this can happen through an IPO, it most frequently occurs when the business is acquired by another company.
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Following Curren$y for years now, we can say his growth as an artist is one for the books. One thing you can always say about Spitta is, he kept it real with himself and his music. Up to this point, he hasn't compromised his integrity for a dollar. He just kept doing him.
With Weekend At Burnie's around the corner, June 28, Curren$y continues preaching the Jet Life mantra, rapping about the life he lives every day. Which we know includes an abundance of Grade-A medicinial marijuana. Listen to the track below.
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Tuckwells of Parramatta NSW Australia
My Grandfather was William Joseph Tuckwell b.1896 Parramatta NSW Australia, married to Florence Burke nee Bell. Had 3 children: William George 1923, Sheila Patricia 1924 (my mother)& Aileen Mary.
Descendants of Richard Tuckwell b.1759 Eastleigh. Turville, Gloucestershire, England. Richard arrived Australia on the 'Pitt" 1792. Richard is my x4 great grandfather. I know my x7 great grandfather was Francis Tuckwell b.1660.
Looking for relatives.
on 2010-02-28 04:27:33
peakae , from NSW, Australia, has been a Family Tree Circles member since Dec 2008. is researching the following names: KEEGAN, AVERY, BROTHERWOOD and 8 other(s).
I am trying to find the ancestors of two brothers Richard and Thomas Tuckwell,who came to New Zealand in 1855. Thomas was married to an Adelaide Sarah.
Any help would be much appreciated.
Kind regards
Alan Isaac
New Zealand
Alan, have a look here ...
Papers Past - search results Richard Tuckwell read first entry 'A lost heir - Hawera & Normanby Star, 5 February 1910' mentions Tuckwell family in New Zealand and Australia... could be a link here.
I have Tuckwell in Australa.
My GGGG Grandfather is Richard Tuckwell son of William Tuckwell & Mary Yarnton.
Richard was born in Eastleigh/EastLeath?, Turville, Gloucestershire, Englan on 25/06/1759. He arrived on the "Pitt" in 1792. His 1st wife (married 1792) was Elizabeth Buckner nee Budden also from Turville. They had 7 children: Richard b.1793, William 1795, Sarah 1798, John 1799, Elizabeth 1801, George 1803 & Francis 1805.Richard's 2nd wife (married 1808)was Elizabeth Sidebottom, they had no children.
My GGG Grandfather is George b.1803.
My GG Grandfather is Samuel b.1829
My G Grandfather is Samuel b. 1851
My Grandfather is William Joseph b.1896
My mother is Sheila b. 1925 (married my father William Patrick Keegan)
Not sure if me are related anywhere????
I will contact you via email.


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At the beginning of the decade, you could exchange a euro and get about $0.90. Today that same euro fetches nearly $1.45. Obviously, this means that gelato you buy in Firenze costs a heck of a lot more greenbacks than it did a few years ago. But hey, quit complaining -- at least you get to go to Europe.
It also means that folks from Germany, France, and Belgium are coming to the United States by the planeload and exchanging their pocket money for suddenly deeply discounted American goods, services, buildings, small towns, and Jerry Lewis memorabilia. The folks running eBay
Know who else is thrilled? The people and companies based in the United States that make stuff. You see, a weak dollar is great for stuff-makers. It's less great for stuff-consumers, but not in the way you might suspect.
Currencies are instruments of national fiscal policy, which is why governments openly and blatantly manipulate their rates of exchange. Think all of the weathervanes on Capitol Hill are sincere when they bellyache about the weak U.S. dollar? Think again -- it's a great vote-getting gambit, because a strong currency "projects" economic strength. But they're perfectly happy for the dollar to remain low.
Make your checks payable to "Boeing"
A weak local currency favors the producers of stuff because it gives those producers an advantage over their foreign counterparts.
This is why, for example, the tides have completely turned in the last few years between Boeing
You are.
Cheap currencies are a way of transferring economic power from consumers to domestic producers. No, you're not really writing a check to Boeing. But if you wanted to buy a new car and elected to buy a Nissan
Too rich to buy anything
Now back to Washington, D.C. What do you think politicians believe on the issue of "more American production?" Low currency means high returns on capital (demonstrably true over the past five years); it also means that foreign investors will pour in to chase relatively cheap assets. It also stimulates employment and production, and domestic corporate profitability soars. What could be bad about that? Well, inflation, for one thing.
When I recently traveled to Argentina, I marveled at how dirt cheap everything was. Goods, services, steaks (which in Argentina get their own category, even outside of "goods"), were all priced at a fraction of what they'd cost in the United States (much less Europe). Economic theories on purchasing power parity state that such a disparity ought to even out over time. But notice how "economic theory" is never a candidate for office?
In Argentina, the government "solved" the potential for a weak currency to cause inflation (which is how it works, rather than the other way around) by taxing its agricultural exports. Want to know why foreign investment doesn't pour into Argentina? Witness Exhibit A.
Making things as cheaply as possible
The biggest manipulators of their currencies, though, are in Asia. In fact, for decades, the Japanese favoring of production over consumption stemmed from a systemic depression of yen values. The same thing is happening in China today.
Throughout the world -- even in China -- you hear calls for the government to allow its currency to increase against the dollar. Meanwhile, dirt cheap Chinese labor allows for Nike
The other? Foreign businesses, left with little choice but to up and move their production to where it was relatively cheap -- to China. All because the Chinese have their thumb on their currency.
As the U.S. economy flirts heavily with recession, and domestic consumption drops, do you believe that a weak U.S. dollar is an accident, or something that the government doesn't want?
Me either.
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As you can see from his website, Jim and his team of master craftsmen have been around since 1979 - but it was not until 2016 that Jim, with the encouragement and support of the Polaris Centre took the plunge and decided to go online.
The pride which Jim takes in his work was absolutely evident as we collaborated to produce a website which conveyed the look and feel which Jim loved - in his words - a touch of art deco, and in my words, a touch of retro.
A large part of this project (as with any project showcasing work) was gathering quality images. All the images you see in the banners of the different pages have been taken inside Jim's workshop, and convey the earthiness and beauty of the work.
Seeing the team at work make anyone contemplating having work done at Jim's Trim know exactly how the work is done.
Another part of the planning process was to work out the different client groups he was providing services for - so we divided the site into Car Trim, Marine Trim and Industrial Projects. I also learnt that Jim has done work for Aircraft, and this is another page which may come alive at some point.
For each of these specialty areas Jim was able to provide photos for a gallery - further demonstrating his extensive body of work.
Rhys Moult, from the Polaris Centre also helped by creating a video for his 'About Jim' page - which has added a beautiful element to the site.(using x)
After launching his website, Jim also felt confident in launching his Facebook page - which he now uses to great effect.
Jim's Trim - Showcasing a Master Craftsman
This master craftsman can now showcase the beautiful work that he and his team do.
- Great use of photography
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When it comes to building your toolbox we all have a few select favorites. Many tools come and go but there are those that have stuck around for the long haul. The ones you install on new computers and the ones you keep on a thumb drive, for portability.
Below is a list from my toolbox, 7 free tools for Network Administrators.
Once called Ethereal, this application is handy for troubleshooting networks and applications. With the plethora of options available, you can filter by protocols, IP addresses, and more.
Additionally, it makes a great learning resource for understanding TCP/IP communications.
Because Wireshark is such a powerful tool, I recommend reading Laura Chappell's Wireshark 101.
This application makes it easy to do maintenance tasks such as uploading firmware to network devices and downloading backups of configuration files from network devices. If you have a template configuration file you can also upload them using TFTPD32.
My #1 most-used tool. Whether it's consoling, ssh, or telnetting into a switch this is the application I use. It's lightweight and simple to use. I can log all of my output to a text file which I have written about previously. It also interfaces with SuperPutty if you like using tabs.
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Our architectural design workshops are taking place this summer. During the workshops, the staff from Uihlein Wilson Architects spends two days asking questions and listening to responses. Then we review and revise. And then, of course, review and revise the revisions. (I think it should be noted that all the people on Uihlein Wilson's team are really good listeners.)
We've had great input from many people. Thank you to everyone for that. Folks come and go depending on their interest and expertise. It has been so rewarding to participate in the process of redesigning a library. Changes are recommended and then displayed on the screen for all to examine. It's helpful to see how the suggestion will look in proper context. More questions are asked and answered. Another image is displayed. The architectural team is very patient and always willing to provide an image, discuss an engineering issue, and, of course, remind us to consider the cost/benefit of every decision. It's certainly no easy feat to be able to think so specifically and so globally, all at the same time.
And then the workshop is over. That's when we shift back into homework mode. (The architects have homework and so do we. Sometimes questions can't be answered immediately and more research is assigned.)
Thus the evolving design. We've got more work to do but we are moving toward the end of the design process. This fall the entire plan is slated to be finalized and approved by various officials.
Architect Mark Paschke, of Uihlein Wilson Architects, kindly provided the rendering below. This view from the south shows how the new part of the building is being incorporated into the old.
It's important to note that we are still in design mode and, therefore, this is subject to change. (I believe any good attorney would advise me to offer that caveat.) With that said, this is where we are today…


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Run out the boat, my broken comrades;
Let the old seaweed crack, the surge
Burgeon oblivious of the last
Embarkation of feckless men,
Let every adverse force converge –
Here we must needs embark again.
Run up the sail, my heartsick comrades;
Let each horizon tilt and lurch –
You know the worst; your wills are fickle,
Your values blurred, your hearts impure
And your past life a ruined church –
But let your poison be your cure.
Put out to sea, ignoble comrades,
Whose record shall be noble yet;
Butting through scarps of moving marble
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By a high star our course is set,
Our end is life. Put out to sea.
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Click on the name of the budget under which you would like to make the request. This will display each of the major items included in your budget request. Click on the name of an item to view all of the line items under it.
The resulting page displays each of the line items included on the major budget item. If your budget request has been approved, you can see the approved amount for each line item. Click the Request Spending Authorization option to begin a new request. Depending on your campus's budget settings, you may or may not see a set of instructions at the top of this page. These instructions would be written by your campus and they should be treated as the definitive set of guidelines to follow when filling out a payment request.
Next, begin your spending request. Enter a name for the request. Next, decide the amount you would like to request for each of your line items. You can also use revenue funds if this is a feature enabled in for your budget process. At the end of the payment, you're provided the option to upload supporting documentation. Click Submit to send the spending request to your campus administrators. You'll be notified when a decision is made.


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In addition to being an associate member of the Asia Theological Association (ATA), Asia Biblical Theological Seminary (ABTS) operates in partnership with mission organizations who share our values and vision. Mission partners recommend qualified, full-time personnel to serve with ABTS, provide consultation through participation on the advisory board and recommend students to ABTS programs.
ABTS serves its partners through offering quality theological education for national leaders and foreign workers throughout the Asia-Pacific region.


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Karaoke Thurs at Rocky's American Grill - Prospect Heights
Rocky's American Grill in Prospect Heights invites everyone to enjoy John Coyne's extreme karaoke every Thursday night in the lounge.
Come out and enjoy delicious food items from Rocky's famous menu including calamari, mozzarella sticks, specialty pizzas, hand-packed burgers, pulled pork and more.
Great drink specials are also available including beer buckets (5 domestics for $15), or (5 imports for $20).
Guests can also enjoy all the latest sports action on one of Rocky's 35 flat screen tv's.
No cover.
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Pear constitutes an underrated candy flavor and so I appreciate the unique musky taste of these Bassett's Pear Drops. Although the hard candies come in both yellow and red, I couldn't discern a difference between the two. These aren't intended to be consumed all in one sitting; better to pop a few if you need a little sweet after dinner or a light treat at the movies.
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Holy Family College's commitment to helping you afford a private-college education is among the many reasons we are proud to be the first Catholic College in the United States to adopt the Work College model, called HFC Works.
Your work will be purposefully designed to complement your academic coursework, providing you with practical experience and on-the-job training. This unique, hands-on approach helps you achieve a liberal arts education that equips you with real-world skills designed to help you achieve success.
Launched in fall 2016, all residential students who are new freshmen or transfer students are required to participate. In exchange for required weekly work, you will receive a tuition credit per academic year. This will be applied toward your educational costs, enabling you to earn a valuable four-year degree with reduced student debt.
Matthew Goff
Dean of HFC Works
Holy Family College adopts Work College model
HFC Works helps students find success in job hunt after graduation
MANITOWOC, Wis. — Starting this past fall, Holy Family College students began heading to their classes and to their campus jobs.
The four-year private liberal arts college in Manitowoc, Wisconsin, has taken the initial step in becoming the first Catholic college in
the nation to adopt the Work College model.
Called HFC Works, the initiative incorporates jobs into students' schedules, allowing them to gain real-world work experience while they earn a four-year degree. Students obtain practical on-the-job training, build their résumés and apply their earnings toward reducing their student debt.
"I'm very excited about how this will help our students with their professional and personal development," said Dr. Chris E. Domes, Holy Family College president. "We expect our students to be successful in their lives — and success means, in part, having a decent job and being able to pay back student loans, and being able to live on your own without relying on mom and dad to support you after college."
Dr. Domes pointed to the work gap in many students' lives.
"We are in an age where it's harder for young people to find work before they get to college for any number of reasons — be it regulations, or no work opportunities, or whether they have busy lives, or any number of other factors," he said.
Unlike years ago, some young people today are reluctant to take an entry-level job at a fast-food restaurant, for example. They don't understand the value of work, Dr. Domes said.
HFC Works is based on five guiding principles reflecting the college's educational mission. The third principle, "Quality academic + professional preparation = successful life," focuses on developing the whole person.
"We are instilling in students the mindset that you need work as part of your educational environment or it's going to be more difficult for you to be successful in life," he said.
For Lucy-Ann Muabe, who held numerous campus jobs and joined the Holy Family College staff after graduating this past winter, the work experience was invaluable.
"It allowed me to use what I learned in class and apply it to real work experience," said Muabe. "Work gives me confidence because I love what I've been doing."
Added first-year student Meghan Walsh, an accounting major who gained experience in the financial aid department: "I enjoy being able to work hands-on and do things I wouldn't be able to do at a larger college, especially as a freshman."
All new full-time residential freshmen and transfer students are participating in HFC Works as a condition of enrollment.
Freshmen and sophomores are given on-campus positions that help them concentrate on improving their liberal arts skills, such as communication and critical thinking.
Juniors and seniors focus on moving up the ranks to supervisory positions on and off campus, including internships in their field of study so they can apply their management skills.
Five Guiding Principles of HFC Works:
"Working and going to school at the same time is valuable because it ties everything together and makes so much more sense. Bookwork and fieldwork are completely different, and getting to have that real-world experience will be so helpful in my future career."
— Megan Sheahan '15
"This is what makes Holy Family unique: the people, the energy that goes around, and how everyone is so positive with each other. They challenge you, because they believe in you."
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I think this is a great year to have two second round picks, especially as we might get the player we received our extra one for back after only one year.
The reason is that there aren't that many super-stars in the draft, but there are lots more than 32 players that are considered to have first round potential. I think a lot of second round picks are going to start this year.
This means the Phins can afford to pick according to primary need in the first round and be pretty confident that quality players will still be available for our other needs, of which there are plenty, in the second.
Alternatively we could use one of our second round picks as collateral to move up in the first if one of the few true stars happens to slip into the second half. According to trade value charts I've seen, our 25th and 56th picks combined are equivalent in value to the 15th pick (Texans) overall.
So here are two possible set of picks, up to and including the 4th, that Miami might make. The first attempts to be realistic, while the second is my best case scenario.
Our order of priority should be: CB, LB, WR, NT, OG. As I've written before, I don't think we should take a WR in the 1st and Maualuga is one of the few potential superstars we might have a chance of getting our hands on.
Phins first four rounds (realistic)
1. Darius Butler (CB)
2. Clint Sintim (OLB)
2. Brian Robiskie (WR)
3. Ron Brace (NT)
4. Herman Johnson (OG)
Phins first four rounds (dream)
1. (after trading picks with Houston) Rey Maulaluga (ILB)
2. Darius Butler
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There can be no more eloquent witness or testimony to faith than simply "doing unto others" in the name of Christ. It is in the lived, experienced and reflected upon service to others that our teens truly learn who it is that is their neighbor and what it is to be transformed through loving that neighbor.
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Supporters Endorsement: Panti Bliss, Queen of Ireland lends her support!
Posted on March 18, 2016
Thrilled that Panti Bliss, Queen of Ireland could take some time from her spectacular world tour to endorse my Seanad election campaign!
To say I'm chuffed and grateful to Panti Bliss / Pantibar and her kind support for my Vote Ivana Bacik No. 1 for Seanad Eireann campaign and commitment to social change is an understatement! Of course Panti Bliss / Pantibar's own efforts and commitments to equality are to be praised! #QOI
Check out the Facebook link to take a look at what Panti said.
Supporters Video: Dr Mary Henry lends her support!
Posted on March 18, 2016
Supporters Video: Dr. Mary Henry was a former Dublin University (Trinity) Panel Senator, former President of the Penal Reform Trust and retired medical practitioner. In this video she talks about why she is supporting my campaign. #RepealThe8th #SE16
Many thanks to Dr. Mary Henry for her call to support my Dublin University Panel TCD Seanad Election campaign and all her years of support to me, but more importantly the issues and her own commitment to equality, health and social justice.
From the Archives: Hot Press - When Hotpress met Ivana Bacik, 2012
Posted on March 14, 2016
From the Archives: Hot Press - When Hotpress met Ivana Bacik, 2012
This article is look back on my previous interviews but more importantly talks about the sad and tragic death of 31-year-old Savita Halappanavar. Paul interviewed me as thousands were gathering at government buildings to show their disgust and outrage.
From the Archives: Hot Press - When Hotpress met Ivana Bacik, 2004!
Posted on March 14, 2016
From the Archives: Hot Press - HP Interview: Ivana Bacik, 12 May 2004
More from the archives and more from Hot press magazine, with links to several articles in the same year. This time unlike my 1997 interview I have entered my hat into the political election arena and ran in the hugely contested European elections of 2004. A disappointing year as it was the same election we lost the Citizenship Referendum.
From the Archives: Hot Press - 'Bacik to Basics' 23rd July 1997
Posted on March 14, 2016
From the Archives: Hot Press - 'Bacik to Basics' 23rd July 1997
Here is an article from 1997 courtesy of 'Hot Press' magazine, highlighting some of the starting points of my political activism and before entering the politcal representative arena, little did I know?! But I've revived this piece as it captures the essence of why I got involved in politics in the first place - to make a difference, to put equality on the agenda and keep it there! It frustrates me greatly of course that 27 years later and we're still fighting for abortion rights, but we must not give up till women stop dying or being forced into heartbreaking, potentially dangerous and vulnerable positions due to the lack of free, safe and legal access. I hope you'll give me your No. 1 Vote and I assure you I'll be campaiging hard to Repeal the Eighth Amendment as well as other existing inequalities.
Liam Fay writes;
TCD Law Soc panel for International Women's Day some of with Ireland's most accomplished women
Posted on March 10, 2016
For International Women's Day, TCD Law Society organised a panel discussion with some of Ireland's most accomplished women; comprised of individuals from diverse backgrounds who have broken barriers and consistently advocated for the status of women.
The panel included: Lian Bell, Louise O'Neill, Una Mullally, Prof. Ivana Bacik, Dr. Aoibhinn Ni Shuilleabhain, DPP Clare Loftus, Catherine Murphy TD. The panel was chaired by Aine Lawlor.
3Player watch back 'Tonight with Vincent Browne', Tuesday 8th March
Posted on March 10, 2016
3Player watch back 'Tonight with Vincent Browne', Tuesday 8th March
On Tuesday 8th March I was on the panel of 'Tonight with Vincent Browne', TV3. Here's the link in case you missed it. #IWD16 #SE16 #GE16 #vinb
Election to Seanad Éireann - nomination of candidates, Trinity College Dublin
Posted on March 03, 2016
Election to Seanad Éireann - nomination of candidates, Trinity College Dublin
The nomination process in the constituency of Trinity College Dublin, the University of Dublin for the forthcoming election to Seanad Éireann closed at 1 pm today (March 3, 2016). The Deputy Returning Officer, Leona Coady has declared the following 15 candidates as standing for election within the Dublin University constituency as follows:
1. BACIK, Ivana Catherine
2. BARRETT, Sean Declan Conrad
Associate Professor (Economics); Public Representative (Senator)
3. BRENNAN, Sabina
Professor of Psychology
4. CLONAN, Thomas
Carer, Journalist, Academic, Captain (Retired)
5. COGHLAN, Oisín Patrick
Youtube: Sen. Ivana Bacik running for Seanad Election 2016
Posted on March 03, 2016
Youtube: Sen. Ivana Bacik running for Seanad Election 2016
Earlier today I joined fellow Dublin University/Trinity College Dublin Panel #SeanadElection candidates in Trinity Academic Registry. There are a total of 15 candidates running and it's going to be a tough one! I hope you'll consider giving me your No.1 Vote!
Here is a short video clip. Feel free to watch and share. All support welcome!
#SE16 #Equality #SocialJustice #CriminalJustice #Education #RepealThe8th TCD Alumni
Supporters Endorsements - Seanad Election 2016
Posted on March 03, 2016
Supporters Endorsement - Seanad Election 2016
'I am delighted to support the candidacy of Ivana Bacik for the Seanad elections 2016. I believe that Ivana has made a real contribution to Irish politics during her time in the Seanad, and I know that she will continue to contribute, and to act effectively in representing her constituents, if re-elected to the Seanad this time.'
Emma Stokes (Dr. Emma Stokes (B.Sc. (Physio), M.Sc. 1990), Junior Dean and Lecturer in Physiotherapy, Discipline of Physiotherapy, TCD ).


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Amnesty International & The Huston School of Film & Digital Media to show:
"Robert Mugabe: What Happened"
Venue: Huston School of Film & Digital Media, National University of Ireland, Galway
When: Saturday 24 March 2012 at 7pm. Admission: Free
Billed as the definitive account of Mugabe's life, it dramatically illustrates his successful liberation and development of the country but also his ruthless and cunning retention of power at all costs.There will be a Q&A session at the end of the film.
For further information please contact:
Marie-Anne Michel, Galway Organiser, Amnesty International
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$ 28.00 $ 40.00
Thomas Hart Benton was a thoroughly American artist. His regionally focused paintings and murals depicted everyday American life as well as the country's history. This volume focuses on one of Benton's most American associations: Hollywood. Not only did Benton create commissioned murals and portraits of film stars and movies, but he also developed a style that was highly cinematic. This volume is the first to collect all the works conceived by Benton for the film industry. It includes ephemera, photographs, and documents of Benton at work, along with a series of thought-provoking essays that explore a diverse array of topics—from Benton's engagement with American identity, to parallels between his use of Old Master methods and film production techniques. Fans of Thomas Hart Benton will find surprising insights into his career, while those fascinated by Hollywood history will discover how one of America's most revered artists shaped and was in turn influenced by the film industry.
The publication accompanies the exhibition American Epics: Thomas Hart Benton and Hollywood on view at the Peabody Essex Museum from June 6 through September 7, 2015, the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art from October 10, 2015, through January 3, 2016, Amon Carter Museum of American Art from February 6 through May 1, 2016, and Milwaukee Art Museum from June 9 through September 5, 2016.
Austen Barron Bailly is the George Putnam Curator of American Art at the Peabody Essex Museum.
11"h x 9.5"w
Peabody Essex Museum and Prestel, 2015
ISBN 9783791365817 (softcover)
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We have been serving the martial arts, self-defense, and personal development needs of area citizens since 2004. We are very proud of our track record of helping children and young adults reach their fullest potential.
Using proven teaching techniques combined with modern educational theory, our instructors quickly bring out the best in students. Our entire focus is helping each individual student develop to his or her fullest potential.
Our equipment and facility are regularly updated with the newest technologies to help students learn faster and learn better. Students are presented with progressive challenges that build up rather than tear down.
Our chief instructor has nearly 50 years of martial arts experience, more than 40 years of martial arts teaching experience, holds an earned doctorate, is a tenured Professor of Criminal Justice at a major university, is a published author, and has many tournament wins to his name. However, his proudest achievement is helping children and young adults realize their fullest potential.
Assistant instructors all pass a rigorous instructor training program prior to teaching students on their own and seldom do any teach without our chief instructor observing.
Members and their families often find themselves attending social events, movie nights, and other fun activities at the studio. Truly, when you're a member here, you are part of a large family.
Whether you are a beginner or an advanced student, child or adult, Edinboro Family Martial Arts Center has a program for you.
Finally, everyone is welcome to take one free trial lesson with Sensei. Please call him at (814) 734-9664.


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It's only a little more than a month before Gen Con, which means it's time to make your schedules and wishlists, and it's time for me to crawl up out of my fictional quagmire and make sure you, dear readers, know I will be there and where I will be!
Mostly, I will be doing panels for the Writer's Symposium this year–these panels are free but give preference to people with tickets (as in, you have a ticket, you definitely get in). As of this post, I don't have any signings, but I will let you know if that changes. EDIT: It changed. 🙂
Thursday, August 14th
SEM1462273–Worldbuilding 101 (9 AM)
"Learn the tips and tricks used by the pros when designing a new world for their stories. It's a crash course in worldbuilding for both new and experienced authors." With Gabrielle Harbowy, Donald J. Bingle, Gregory Wilson, & Kerrie Hughes. In Room 245.
SEM1462277: Worldbuilding: Magic and Mysticism (10 AM)
"Our expert worldbuilders provide tips and techniques for adding magic to your fictional world. Explore the impact of magic on your world and discover how much detail you really need." With Donald J. Bingle, James Lowder, David Coe, & Gabrielle Harbowy. In Room 245.
SEM1462280: Worldbuilding: Story-First World Design (11 AM)
"Learn to build new worlds so that they support the stories you want to write rather than limiting them." With Kelly Swails, David Coe, Thomas M. Reid, & Bill Willingham. (In Room 245)
SEM1462284–Writer's Craft: Clichés & Stereotypes (12 PM)
"Clichés and stereotypes aren't always evil, and we'll teach you how to use them in a way that improves your story rather than harming it." With David Coe, Brad Beaulieu, Howard Tayler, Susan Morris. (In Room 245)
Two points: 1) Some of you may be thinking "What in the world is a tie-in writer doing talking so much about world-building?" For one point, I'd note that there's a lot more world-building in working in the Forgotten Realms than I, for one, ever expected. Plus, I write other stuff. Where have you been?
2). Yes, all of these are in the same room. Four hours. I'm going to try and make a point to switch chairs.
SEM1462296–Writer's Craft: Ye Olde Phantasy Speechcrafte (4 pm)
"Using archaic turns of phrase is a fantasy literature trope, but is it necessary? What are the options? And if you do it, how do you do it right? Learn the answers to all of these questions and more." With Elizabeth Vaughan, Erik Scott De Bie, & Chris Jackson. (Room 243)
Truth be told, if you made me choose pro or con (or yea or nay) on this topic? I'd say don't do it. It's too easy to do badly. But I know already that everyone wants to do it–so I have many tricks.
**SEM1465754–Storytelling in the Realms: Tyranny of Dragons and Beyond (5pm)
"Join Chris Perkins, Ed Greenwood, R.A. Salvatore, and Wolfgang Baur [and Erin M. Evans] in a discussion about what makes great stories and awesome adventures. Learn about the origin of the Tyranny of Dragons story and get a hint of what's in planned for future D&D stories."
Late-breaking addition! FYI: I have only been asked to sit in on this instance of the panel. It recurs on Friday, but I will be doing True Dungeon then anyway.
Friday, August 15th
SEM1462333–Editing: What is an Editor? (10 am)
"What is an editor? Who assigns them to your project? What do they do? And can you ignore their advice? All the secrets of editors will be revealed in this illuminating panel!" With Kerrie Hughes, Gabrielle Harbowy, Howard Jones, & Jerry Gordon. (Room 244)
Short answer: An editor is the literary equivalent of the friend who quietly informs you there's toilet paper stuck to your shoe and your fly is down, before you walk out the door.
SEM1462345–Media Tie-In: RPG Fiction Market (1 pm)
"A close look at the state of the RPG fiction market, who's publishing it, and how to get your foot in the door." With Donald J. Bingle, James Sutter, & Ed Greenwood. (Room 245)
Spoiler: It's not easy.
ENT1459893–Dungeons & Dragons: Tyranny of Dragons Launch Party (7 pm)
"Terror has descended on the Sword Coast and brave adventurers are urgently needed to help ward off the danger. Experience Tyranny of Dragons-themed activities throughout the day and later join D&D designers, storytellers, and other special guests for the official Tyranny of Dragons launch party. Take a short rest and enjoy the music, merriment, and a few menacing surprises. You never know who might crash a party celebrating dragons."
At the moment, I'm just going as a civilian. But I will be there.
Saturday, August 16th
WKS1462384–Worldbuilding: Religion and Mythology (11 am, $4)
"Part 5 of our Worldbuilding Workshop series. Learn to build better worlds by working with veteran game designer Steven S. Long to create a new fantasy world at Gen Con. We discuss this important subject and its potential impact on civilization. By the end of the panel we should have one or more religions (and/or mythologies) loosely fleshed out, enough for us to know what effect they're likely to have on the world as a whole." With Steven S. Long and Kameron Hurley. (Workshop Room)
WKS1462388–Worldbuilding: Magic & Technology (12 pm, $4)
"Part 6 of our Worldbuilding Workshop series. Learn to build better worlds by working with veteran game designer Steven S. Long to create a new fantasy world at Gen Con." With Steven S. Long and Kameron Hurley. (Workshop Room)
**Signing! With R.A. Salvatore, 1-2 pm
Presumably, this will take place in the Wizards of the Coast booth or area. I forgot to find out. But I'll tell you when I do!
SEM1462730–Spin-a-Yarn with Ed Greenwood and Erin M. Evans (4-6 pm)
"A new twist on an old favorite! Join Ed Greenwood—creator of the Forgotten Realms—and fan-favorite author Erin M. Evans for an experience that will change how you think about group storytelling." (Crowne Plaza: Victoria Station A/B)
Serious talk: I am so fucking nervous about this. Luckily Ed is the best. (Note: This is not hosted by Wizards of the Coast this year, so it's not in the main hall. But if you've never been to a Spin-A -Yarn, it's worth the minor trek to the Crowne Plaza)
SEM1458804–Candlekeep Presents the Lords of Waterdeep (8 pm)
"Join us for our third year of discussing the past, present, and future of the Forgotten Realms. Explore the secrets of the Lords of Waterdeep-and perhaps learn what it takes to join them yourself!" (Crowne Plaza: Victoria Station A/B)
If you are a fan of the Forgotten Realms, this is the place to be. In addition to having lots of designers and authors present, they have very cool commemorative pins. The fellows organizing this–Brian Cortijo and Erik Scott de Bie–have started a gofundme site to help cover the costs and make the gathering even better! (NB: you don't need to contribute to come.)
Sunday, August 17th
WKS1462420–Read & Critique (9 am, $8)
"Each attendee reads something they've written, and our panel of experienced authors provide on-the-spot feedback. It's a fantastic opportunity to get personal feedback on your work!" With Elizabeth Vaughan and Maurice Broaddus. (Room 244)
Unfortunately, this is sold-out. But if you already snagged a ticket, I will see you there!


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Every day, we are approached by many worthwhile groups looking for financial support. We wish that we were able to help each and every organization, but unfortunately that is not feasible in today's economic landscape.
We are able to donate only five (5) $20 Gift cards monthly. these requests are recognized on a first come first, first served basis and are only given to 501c3 approved organizations that serve to benefit the children of our community.
However, there are many incredibly important projects in this community that are undercapitalized and really in need of more support and exposure. The shared tables of bars and restaurants are such great places to gather in support of great causes. Giannos and Giada's Trattoria believes that supporting good work in our community is a core value that must be lived, not just spoken. With this in mind, we're delighted to share an important (and delicious) challenge with you.
Beginning Monday April 2, 2014 our restaurants will donate 25% of the profits on the Mondays of every month to great friends in need. We are so proud and humbled to be a part of this wonderful community, and we couldn't imagine embarking on this mission without you. Each month, we will be looking to you to nominate charities to be the beneficiaries of these events. How do you nominate you favorite cause? It's so easy…
You can post it on GIANNOS Facebook page here.
You can post it on GIADAS Facebook page here.
Our restaurants will be selecting 4 charities each month to support. Once you nominate the cause dearest to you, we'll send it out it to our restaurant's Facebook accounts, which currently hosts over 3,000 followers. Even if we don't get to support your cause THIS month, we'll still be promoting it to over 3,000 followers. Can't hurt, right? How can you make sure your charity receives the biggest donation possible? PROMOTE IT!!! Create a flyer and tell everyone you know to go to Giannos or Giada's Trattoria on the night your charity is hosting. Bring the flyer with you, that's the best way to get credit.


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The MAB is putting together a new member resource: a list of available contract engineers working in the state, available for stations in the event they need assistance.
The list will appear on the MAB website.
To be included, please send your name, company name (if applicable), location and contact information to Dan Kelley [email protected].
Feel free to pass this information along to contract engineers you may know.
We hope to debut this new service, which will benefit both our member stations, and you, soon.


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Happy Monday everyone! For the beginning of the week post I wanted to share my favorite jeans. I love them because you can wear them on a chill day or to go out.
Today's look is my take on a relaxed day but will be sharing the option for a fun night out
Outfit details
Jeans: citizensofhumanity
Tank: vince
Shoes: Stella McCartney


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Every school and every school leader has a responsibility to protect all students and ensure every child is respected and can learn in an accepting environment. Title IX protects all students, including LGBTQ students, from sex discrimination. Title IX encompasses discrimination based on a studentŌĆÖs failure to conform to stereotyped notions of masculinity and femininity. Schools should also be aware of their obligation under Title IX and the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) to protect the privacy of their students when maintaining education records.
Policy Guidance
Learn about different types of guidance documents, including how to comment on significant guidance.
- Dear Colleague Letter Withdrawing Previous Guidance on Transgender Students PDF (387.47K) (Feb. 22, 2017)
- Examples of Policies and Emerging Practices for Supporting Transgender Students PDF (636.35K) (May┬Ā13, 2016)
- Dear Colleague Letter: Title IX Coordinators (Apr. 24, 2015), accompanied by a letter to Title IX coordinators and a Title IX resource guide.
- Dear Colleague Letter from Secretary of Education Arne Duncan on gay-straight alliances (Jun. 14, 2011), including legal guidelines for complying with the Equal Access Act.
- Dear Colleague Letter: Harassment and Bullying (Oct. 26, 2010)
OCR Case Resolutions
- Anoka-Hennepin School District (MN) (05-11-5901): Consent Decree and Resolution Letter
- Tehachapi Unified School District (CA) (09-11-1031): Resolution Agreement and Resolution Letter
Court FilingsŌĆöStatements of Interest and Amicus Curiae Briefs
- Brief for the United States as Amicus Curiae Supporting Plaintiffs-Appellants and Urging Reversal, Carmichael v. Galbraith, No. 12-11074 (5th Cir. April 1, 2013).
- United States Memorandum as Amicus Curiae in Response to Defendants' Motion to Dismiss/Summary Judgment, Pratt v. Indian River Central School District, No. 7:09-cv-00411 (N.D.N.Y. Aug. 13, 2010)."
- Memorandum of Law in Support of the United States' Motion to Intervene, J.L. v. Mohawk Central School District, No. 6:09 Cv. 943 (N.D.N.Y. Jan. 14, 2010).
Federal Government Resources
- Stopbullying.gov
- Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration LGBT resources
- Resources from the Department of Health and Human Services
- Equal Employment Opportunity Commission Enforcement Protections for LGBT Workers
- Resources for Community-Wide Prevention of LGBTQ Youth Homelessness from the Department of Housing and Urban Development
- Guidance from the Department of Labor's Job Corps Program on ensuring equal access for transgender applicants and students


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Just a quick post to let you all know what's been going on in my life this week.
My 89 year old mom is a very independent lady. She has lived by herself since my dad passed away in 1980. In the past few years she has had several falls at home and we always get "that call" in the middle of the night. Thankfully, she's never had any broken bones. In the last year and a half, things have progressively gotten worse and we've had some real close calls with head injuries, ER visits, stitches, etc. This past Friday night she fell and when my husband and I got there she had drug herself through the house trying to reach a phone to call us. We found her halfway under her bed! She has a life alert button but was apparently disoriented and did not buzz them first. Then on Monday night about 1:00 a.m. we got another call. When we got there, a dining room chair was knocked over, there was blood all down the hallway carpet, on the walls and on the door frames and she was on the floor in her office very confused. We got her to the ER and she had to have 5 stitches in her right hand. Her entire right side looked like she'd lost a battle with Mike Tyson! However, x-rays revealed no broken bones. When I got her home at 4:00 a.m. she passed out in my arms and sank to the floor. I could go on and on but you get the picture. We finally got her into her bed, hubby went to our house to sleep a little before going to work, one of my sisters came from out of town to help me get her to her doctor but as things turned out, we had to call an ambulance to transport her back to the ER for admission. Since then, they've run all kinds of tests, etc. Bottom line is tomorrow she enters a 20 day rehab program and from there we will transition to an assisted living place. She is at peace with that and ready to give up her home of over 40 years.
I say amazing grace because although this has been a very stressful week for all of us, the significant changes about to take place in her life have fallen into place very smoothly. My mother is one of the most dedicated Christians I know. She walks the walk and talks the talk. I firmly believe her faithfulness in her daily walk with God has kept her safe even though these falls could have had a very different outcome. The people we have come in contact with, i.e. realtors, assisted living personnel, etc. have been so helpful and understanding of our situation. Now that the time has come for her to make her move out of her home, God's love has helped guide us to the right people to help her through this difficult time.
We've got a long way to go and I have had a lot of emotional ups and downs the last few days but I know like the beautiful song says: "His eye is on the sparrow and I know He watches me".
Please keep her and our family in your prayers.


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Class T-shirts
We offer a nice Dri Fit T-shirt with sublimation printed logos and option for kids name to be printed.
Our shirts were selected after researching to find a good quality shirt that was cooling to wear.
There are two sizes, the 'Small' size for the 4-6 year old kids:
The 'Extra-Small' size for 2-3 years and some of the older ones in our active babies group.
To make the shirt extra special, you can have your child's name or nickname printed on the front of the shirt, ideally this should be less than 9 characters to avoid the name being too small or squashed on the shirt.
You can order your shirt from using our Paypal store which also accepts credit cards if you do not have a PayPal account. Please remember to add your chosen name and colour if purchasing a customised name shirt.
Once ordered, the shirt will be passed over at the Kidmando class once it's ready. Generally, shirts are available immediately but can take a few days for name printing.


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MIRAMAR (CBSMiami) – A man was killed in Miramar Saturday when, according to witnesses, his car went out of control, headed toward a canal, and as they watched, was smashed by a large truck. The driver of the truck apparently survived.
The full details of the accident are still unclear, but witness Sheryl Green said she was sitting at a bus stop with others when she spotted a white car traveling along the road, in the 6900 block of SW 41st Street.
"We saw the car start weaving back and forth," she said. "It was all over the place. He thought it might hit the bus stop."
But instead, she said the car took a turn toward a nearby canal. Before it could fall in, the car apparently rolled over, and was hit by a large red truck, Green said.
The driver was trapped inside. She said others came to try to help, and police arrived almost immediately, but when officers covered the body, it was clear the driver was dead.
The only information about the accident has come from witnesses. Investigators have yet to comment on the cause, or to provide any information about the name of the victim.
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AetherCon is an online convention. Last year I only watched a couple of my fellow artists' online booths, this year I'm participating as well.
This weekend (15th-17th November) you can come and watch me paint on webcam, we can chat, I'll probably do a sword/armour tutorial and answer questions. Or we can bore everyone by talking endlessly about Tolkien.
I'll be on at these times:
Friday: Jan Pospisil- 2 PM- 5 PM EST
Saturday: Jan Pospisil- 1 PM- 4 PM EST
Sunday: Jan Pospisil- 1 PM- 4 PM EST
For my Czech/central European friends, that's 20.00-23.00 and 19.00-22.00 in our local GMT+1 timezone.
My public AnyMeeting profile is here:
You should be able to get to all the streams from there.
I hope to see you tomorrow (or on Saturday. Or Sunday.)!


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Back when I had a Palm, I learned the painful lesson of backing up my data on a regular basis when an upgrade to a new phone went horribly awry and instead of copying all my old data to the shiny new phone, I wiped over all of my old data. I felt a sick feeling in my stomach as I realized the years of calendar items, memos and contacts gone in the push of a button.
I did damage control as best I could, sending a plaintive message to everyone in my e-mail address book for new contact info. Still, I knew there were some people I would simply lose touch with because they'd only been listed in my PDA. I became a backup utility evangelist, strongly recommending/entreating everyone I knew to backup their phone/PDA to a card or a desktop or hard drive. If I drove in NASCAR, my ride would have been covered in logos for SanDisk, Fusion-Seagate and Maxtor.
Fast forward a few years and many backup utility tools later and I again find myself staring sickly into a smartphone that has done me wrong. This time, it's my formerly enjoyed Nokia e71. Despite backing up my phone's contents regularly to the microSD card, I recently lost the entire contents of my calendar while trying to delete a single recurring appointment.
"What a pain," I thought. "But lucky for me I ALWAYS backup my data. So even if I've lost a couple calendar items entered in the last few days, at least I have a copy from last week." Right? RIGHT?!
When I tried to restore the entries, I discovered (to my horror) that the default settings for the card backup application only back up images, sound files, video clips, documents and MIDP apps to the card, but not the calendar, contacts or messages!
Excuse me? What coder/engineer decided that in the event of some sort of catastrophic issue, the default setting for the most important data to be preserved on my phone would be the ringtone that sounds like a laser beam or perhaps a picture of daughter looking hilariously adorable in a hat while emptying a laundry basket, but NOT my calendar entries, contacts or SMS files?! WTH! To make it worse, I cannot find any menu for adjusting these properties. Aaaaaaggggh!
I've checked the user guide, forums, message boards, FAQ, etc., to no avail. I've e-mailed Nokia and look forward to learning something that will assuage my fears of continuing to use this device's backup tool.
UPDATE: Here's what Nokia had to say. First they wrote back and said the solution to my problem was to back up my data in the future using the Nokia PC Suite, which of course does not address my problem of being unable to backup my contents to the microSD card in the event that I need to do a restore when I'm away from my computer, which has happened several times over the years with other PDAs, namely Palms.
Palm's Backup Buddy included the option of fully restoring everything from the card. Unfortunately, Nokia's tech support folk wrote that the backup application on the e71 cannot be modified to include the calendar, messages and contacts. Grrr.
Dear Natasha, Thank you for your response. I'm sorry that your original inquiry was not addressed in our previous e-mail to you. However, I am more than happy to assist you. Natasha, your Nokia E71 does not have any settings that can be adjusted to change what information is backed up to your microSD card. Also, there is not a way to save your calendar to your memory card, but there is a way to save your contacts and messages to your memory card. I have provided the steps below.
So, note to self: try not to break or lock up your PDA if you're ever away from your computer. And keep watching for announcements of availability for the unlocked Palm Pre.


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Josh Junior (NZL) has sealed his first ever European regatta win and his first ever major Finn regatta win with a fifth place finish in the medal race at the 47th Trofeo Princesa Sofia IBEROSTAR to take the gold by 27 points. Giles Scott (GBR) wins the silver and Tapio Nirkko (FIN) the bronze. The medal race was won in great style by Zsombor Berecz (HUN)
Josh Junior (NZL) has sealed his first ever European regatta win and his first ever major Finn regatta win with a fifth place finish in the medal race at the 47th Trofeo Princesa Sofia IBEROSTAR to take the gold by 27 points. Giles Scott (GBR) wins the silver and Tapio Nirkko (FIN) the bronze. The medal race was won in great style by Zsombor Berecz (HUN).
The weather had returned to normal for the final day on the Bay of Palma with sunny skies and blue waters. With the overall win already secured by Junior – he just had to take part – the interest was in who was going to take the other medals with Nirkko, Jake Lilley (AUS), Scott and Pieter-Jan Postma (NED) all in with a shout, with 11 points separating them going into the race.
Of the 10 sailors competing in the medal race, eight have already been selected to their national teams for Rio. The other two – Lilley and Junior – are still waiting for their trials to be completed, but are arguably the favourites at the moment. So in this regard the medal race here today could be seen as a dress rehearsal for the Olympics medal race in less than five months time. As Junior put it, "We are not missing many people here so it was probably the hardest regatta of the year, and it's just awesome to win it."
The medal race was started in 10-12 knots dropping to 8-10 on the final downwind. Nirkko made the best of the first upwind, while Berecz sailed further to the left of the fleet and rounded in third. He took the lead on the next lap to extend and lead down for a comfortable win. A fourth for Scott was enough to lift him to second overall, while Nirkko dropped to ninth in the race, but crucially within two paces of Lilley, to take home the bronze. Lilley dropped off the podium after one of the best performances of his career this week.
Berecz talked about his plan for the race. "I had nothing to loose and I wanted to win. We had a plan that we liked the left side, so I went for it. I went for the pin end end and won that, and I was a bit alone for a while. It was close at the top and I took the lead at the bottom."
"It was really tough this week, every day was hiking, so everyone is tired, me as well, so it's good that it's over. But it was a much tougher fleet here that at the Europeans so I am happy that I managed to be near the top again."
Junior explained his race, "All I needed to do today was to finish the race so I am ecstatic to have won the regatta, really happy. I am lucky enough to have John Cutler as my coach and we have been working hard all summer on technique and going faster and consistency, and I think we have achieved that and now we need to keep building until Hyeres, and hopefully the Olympic Games."
"It's my first ever win in Europe. It feels great and I want to do it again. It feels awesome."
Scott also spoke of his preparations for what will be his first Olympics. "This week has gone really well apart from the day I got a 45th and 11th and ultimately, what really killed me was the breakage. But that being said, if Josh had a breakage, he'd have picked up 14th and not 45th, so in that regard you have to take your hat off to Josh."
This week is the first regatta that Scott has lost since April 2013, just short of a three year winning streak. "But where I am at the moment, it's going very well. We have been experimenting quite a lot this week and are pretty happy with what we've been doing. Matt [Howard, his coach] and I still think we are in a very strong position."
Junior's win comes at a crucial time for him in his preparations for the Olympics, for which he still has to win selection for the New Zealand team. He continued, "It's been a glamour week and we have completed every race. Most races have been been pretty challenging, with power sailing in 15 knots of breeze. We've had strong conditions and some people have been very fast. Giles has proven to be fast again, so to come out on top is great. This is probably the most competitive event leading into the Olympics, so this is a great one to win. I am very pleased to have chipped away with a lot of top five places and won the regatta with a day to go."
Results after medal race (medal race in brackets)
1 NZL 24 Josh Junior 51 (5)
2 GBR 41 Giles Scott 78 (4)
3 FIN 218 Tapio Nirkko 78 (9)
4 AUS 41 Jake Lilley 80 (7)
5 NED 842 Pieter-Jan Postma 83 (6)
6 GRE 77 Ioannis Mitakis 88 (2)
7 HUN 40 Zsombor Berecz 98 (1)
8 FRA 112 Jonathan Lobert 103 (8)
9 BRA 109 Jorge Zarif 111 (3)
10 SWE 33 Max Salminen 122 (10)
Full galleries of the week on Flickr and hi-res downloads available here


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Monday, February 6 at 7pm at WaterTower Theater.
Tickets can be purchased online HERE or you can buy at the door. To quote:
"The objective of the Women in Theatre panel series is to explore challenges, issues, and opportunities women working in the theatre face. This year's panel features Leann Burns, Clare Floyd DeVries, Sylvia Fuhrken Marrs, Frida Espinosa Muller, and will be moderated by arts journalist Lauren Smart. Each of the designers will bring personal insights, from a uniquely female perspective, about their experiences navigating the often challenging world of theatre."
Come on by! Lighting designer Leann Burns and I recently completed WaterTower's production of Silent Sky, which turned out well. (We're probably going to sit on its stage.) A great chance to hear about Design Life - with whatever special viewpoint female designers may bring to it.
I'm curious myself to find out.