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When my husband received an invitation to present a talk at LSU, I was delighted to join him and explore Baton Rouge. We were there only a short time but were impressed by the beauty of the area, the history and architecture and the great food we experienced. It would seem to be an important add-on if one is visiting New Orleans because there is only 80 miles between the two cities, each fascinating in their own way.
We had the chance to explore the campus, which included a meal at the historic restaurant, and a day exploring downtown Baton Rouge with a visit to Louisiana's Old State Capitol and the LSU Museum of Art at the Shaw Center for the Arts. We loved walking around, seeing the historic buildings along the Mississippi and checking out various restaurants.
We had the opportunity of staying at the Cook and Conference Center at LSU Cook Conference Center Website . We enjoyed our room and our breakfast and were interested to note that it is available to all visitors. I liked the opportunity to walk along the lake and to easily explore the beautiful campus.
The history (LSU website) of LSU dates to 1853 when Louisiana General Assembly passed legislation for state institution of higher education, creating the Seminary of Learning of the State of Louisiana (l'Universite' de l'Etat de la Louisiane). It was in 1922 when the Board of Supervisors chose Olmsted Brothers' campus plan, but later (c. 1923) accepted Theodore Link's plan, and the construction of many buildings that currently comprise the campus, began. This is the fourth location of this university. Louisiana State University (LSU) at Baton Rouge is the principal campus of the State University system and consists of 46 buildings, with most of them dating from the 1920s and 1930s.
Fascinating facts:
-The LSU lakes were developed from swamps in the 1930s as a public works project.
-Fifty-seven of LSU's more than 250 principal buildings are listed in the National Register of Historic Places.
-LSU's "tiger" nickname was drawn from the Civil War fame of two Louisiana brigades who fought so fiercely that they became known as the "Louisiana Tigers." LSU is the only university in the United States with a live tiger mascot on campus and his home is in view of the stadium.
-LSU's landscaping was called "a botanical joy" in its listing among the 20 best campuses in America in Thomas Gaines's book The Campus as a Work of Art.
-The Memorial Tower, or the Campanile as it is sometimes called, is a 175-foot clock tower (free-standing bell tower) constructed 1923 and dedicated in 1926 to Louisianans who died in World War I. An LSU tradition holds that you must be kissed under the tower when the bell rings at midnight on Valentine's Day to be a true student. Turns out, this is the only night the bell tolls after 10pm.
-It was also interesting that LSU's Residential Colleges allow students to live and learn with other students who share their interests. Options include business and engineering, agriculture, honors, information technology, global studies, and freshman residential colleges.
We had one day available to explore downtown Baton Rouge and we were fascinated with the views, the buildings, and the museums. When we first saw the Louisiana Old State Capitol, which is a Gothic architectural treasure that stands high on a bluff overlooking the Mississippi River, it was hard to imagine we weren't in Europe. The 160-year-old statehouse has withstood war, fire, scandal, bitter debate, abandonment and an occasional fistfight.
In 1990, the Louisiana Legislature placed the former statehouse under the jurisdiction of the secretary of state and appropriated funds for a major restoration project. The building re-opened as the Center for Political and Governmental History in 1994. Now referred to as the Museum of Political History, the Old State Capitol has received awards for its architecture, exhibits and preservation. From our perspective, this ranks among the best museums we have seen anywhere. There are wonderful interactive computer set ups and a show that must be seen.
The Old Louisiana State Capitol, a National Historic Landmark, is located in downtown Baton Rouge, next to the Mississippi River at 100 North Blvd. and currently houses the Old State Capitol Museum of Political History, which contains several state of the art exhibits. The Center is open Tuesday-Saturday, 9:00am to 4:00pm. Admission to the museum is free. The Old Louisiana State Capitol Website
Luckily, we had time after the museum to do more exploring. LSU Museum of Art interested us because of the architecture of the building, the fabulous restaurant on it roof, the great view from the rooftop and an informal restaurant on the street level. And there was a "not-to-be-missed" exhibition "The Visual Blues: Mood & Music of the Harlem Renaissance" we were lucky enough to see before it leaves on July 13th.
At the LSU Museum of Art one can see everything from a Chinese Jade pillow in the shape of a boy to a portrait of Muhammad Ali. The collection features seventeenth-, eighteenth-, and nineteenth-century portraits by key artists who influenced the development of portraiture in Western art, particularly in England and the United States of America including Sir Joshua Reynolds, Thomas Gainsborough, William Hogarth, Benjamin West and Rembrandt Peale. There is also an entire gallery dedicated to the remarkable work of Newcomb potters. More contemporary works include a growing photography collection, examples of local artists connected to LSU including Ed Pramuk, Kelli Scott Kelly and Michael Crespo, and such great modern artists as John T. Scott, Roy Lichtenstein, and Diego Rivera.
The special exhibition focuses on the Harlem Renaissance of the early 1900s when many southern musicians moved to northern cities, bringing with them the new rhythms and poignant lyrics of southern black music. Alongside famous musicians such as Cab Calloway, Billie Holliday and Duke Ellington, southern African American artists performed at famous nightclubs in Harlem, including the Savoy Ballroom, the Apollo Theatre, and the Cotton Club. LSU Museum of Art brings this era to life with The Visual Blues, an exhibition that captures this period's unprecedented outburst of artistic creativity inspired by blues, jazz, dance and social clubs.
The exhibition was curated and developed by the LSU Museum of Art, and features works on loan from the Smithsonian American Art Museum and National Portrait Gallery, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, The Houston Museum of Fine Arts, and more. The Visual Blues presents a unique opportunity to see such a rare collection of art in one place, and learn about the lives and careers of so many important artists whose influence can still be seen on many in the arts today.
LSU Museum of Art at the Shaw Center for the Arts
100 Lafayette St., Fifth Floor, Baton Rouge, LA, 70801
(225) 389-7200
We loved the food we had at: The Chimes (3357 Highland Rd, Baton Rouge, LA 70802 (225) 383-1754) where we enjoyed the food and the campus atmosphere, Capitol City Grill Downtown (100 Lafayette St Baton Rouge, LA) which had a great location in the Museum of Art and a menu with many and varied choices. We had an exceptional experience when we were hosted at Juban's Restaurant & Catering. The food was noteworthy, the building historic and the ambiance memorable. (3739 Perkins Rd, Baton Rouge, LA 70808 (225) 346-8422) Juban's website.


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Branching Path: Zack Reese's Top 5 Games of 2017
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Southern Sudan Deaf Development Concern (S S Deaf - D - Concern)
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Description: Teaches sign language and provides civic education training in Sudan. Works to address the multiple challenges facing Deaf people in Sudan.
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Voice: +249 11 460 073
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I presume the loudspeaker/floor interface decoupling products you are refering to are products like the Cone/Spike Decoupling Gliders and/or Cone/Spike Grounding Bases etc.? As you may know, I use the former which when I fitted them, I was amazed at the level of all round improvements I got. I had always thought the improvements are all from the speakers being decoupled but what you are saying here is that some of the benefits may actually come about from there being less vibration being transmitted into the floor which may be affecting any components which are placed on the floor. My power amp and Mains Conditioner are both sited on the floor due to lack of rack space though these are supported by Herbies Iso-cup & Balls on an insulated platform. Given that my speakers are already isolated by Cone/Spike Decoupling Gliders, am I right to assume that there should be precious little gain to be had be shifting any floor supported components into a new rack? Many thanks for your advise Steve, and Happy Holidays to all.
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The Smithsonian Folklife Festival takes place every summer, bringing amazing world cultural events to the National Mall! Every year has specific themes and in 2013 they are focusing on Hungarian Heritage, endangered languages and African American diversity, style and identity.
Doubtless the Festival will do a great job covering many aspects of these communities, including Jewish aspects as evidenced by this post. But allow me to expand on their efforts! It is a personal passion of mine to show the world that Jews are more than stereotypes of whiny, overbearing mothers, religious men with sidehair and bagels and lox. 😛 Jewish culture has touched almost every region in the world, and of course, vice versa. So let's begin.
Jews in Hungary
Jewish Virtual Library cites the first Jews arriving in Hungary during the Roman Empire. Kings and clergy disputed over treatment of the Jews, with the church wanting to pass restrictions like wearing badges and being barred from leasing land, though the regals occasionally interceded. The Jews were expelled in 1349 after being blamed for the Black Death, though they were allowed to return 15 years later. Their numbers grew, though violent anti-Jewish pogroms remained a problem.
Conditions improved in central Hungary when it came under Ottoman control in 1541. Several Sephardim also settled in the area during that time. Subsequent reigns brought back state sponsored antisemitism by way of expulsion from cities, "toleration taxes" and other economic restrictions. They were granted full emancipation in December 1867. But during World War II Hungary joined the Axis powers and over two thirds of Hungarian Jews were murdered in the Holocaust, largely from shooting squads that visited small towns, and later deportations from Budapest to Auschwitz.
The government officially recognized the Jewish community in 1948 and cultural institutions reopened for those who didn't emigrate to Israel or elsewhere. A year later, when Hungary became Communist, many of those Jewish institutions were closed, and Zionism and Israeli emigration were disallowed. Those outwardly identifying as Jews faced economic and social restrictions, but the community remained one of the largest in Eastern Europe. The end of communism brought the end of state sanctioned restrictions and a reflourishing of Jewish life, but as ever, antisemitism remains a problem in Hungary. Just a couple days ago, the U.S. State Department implored Hungary's government to do more to fight antisemitism, which includes political figures engaging in hate speech and citing that the country's Jews are a "security risk" and lobbying for a list of Jewish public officials.
The Jewish population in the country is around 120,000 with most of the community inactive in religious and/or cultural life. The World Jewish Congress published a list of active Jewish institutions here.
Endangered Jewish Languages
The Festival is largely focusing on Yiddish, the German/Hebrew vernacular spoken by Ashkenazi, much of which has made it into the American lexicon. But this website maps out (literally) the languages spoken by most Jewish communities around the world.
The third most acknowledged Jewish language behind Hebrew and Yiddish is that of Ladino, a "Judeo-Spanish" spoken by Sephardi Jews. It multiplied into various dialects after the Jewish expulsion from Spain in 1492, which dispersed the community throughout much of Europe and the Ottoman Empire. It goes by several names other than "Ladino," including "Spanoyl" and "Judezmo." Most native speakers are of advanced age and living in Israel, though the Sephardi community has started to revive the music. Click here to listen to some samples!
Jewish events at the Festival
Performances by the An-Sky Yiddish Heritage Ensemble and Hungarian Jewish melodies with Bob Cohen/Szalonna and his band. Check out the official schedule for more detailed information.


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Most developers in commercial real estate progress from an entrepreneurial company to an institutional company— Basin Street Properties did the opposite. In the late 1990's the company had the right kind of discipline to move from an institutional funding path that provided limited control, to one that offered true ownership through more conventional debt structures.
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I also carry a selection of handmade Bermuda cedar knitting needles, crochet hooks and nostepinnes. A local wood maker, Taran C., has created these fine hand-crafted items to perfection. They make a lovely gift to take home as a Bermuda memento or a special notion to keep as your own!
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blueberries, chard, green beans, kale, kohlrabi, meal planning, onions, what's in the box, zucchini
We're trying to get back in the swing of things after two crazy weeks. I can't believe we're already in the last week of June. Our CSA haul is starting to look more summery and I can't wait to start seeing more variety in colors. So excited about the blueberries. I'm eating them by the handful and I'm sure they'll find their way into yogurt with granola as well as smoothies.
chard, blueberries, kohlrabi, spring onions, kale, green beans, zucchini
Here's what we're eating this week (you can probably guess we've got feta and cilantro in the fridge):
- Sunday: Brought green bean salad with basil and balsamic (subbed feta for parm) to dinner at friends' house
- Monday: Easy pad Thai
- Tuesday: Kale, swiss chard, chicken, and feta salad
- Wednesday: Steak with roasted red potatoes and Syrian green beans with cilantro
- Thursday: Stir fry with chicken, carrots, snow peas, kohlrabi, onions over brown rice
- Friday: Cod baked in foil with zucchini and tomatoes
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To celebrate the new movie "Dragon Ball Super: Broly," which was released in cinemas on Dec 14, a special pop-up event, "Dragon Ball Super Saiyan Super Almighty Exhibition" is being held at Fuji TV's "HACHITAMA" Spherical Observation Room until Monday, Feb 11, 2019.
At the venue, a large statue of the main character "Broly" welcomes visitors at the entrance area. And, as you explore the area, you will soon witness a gigantic display, where you will be blown away by the exciting exhibition based on the animation's thrilling story and characters. Furthermore, guests will be astonished by the magic of the movie with mesmerizing scenes expressed thorough collaged images from specific parts of the movie.
Also, another attraction area to watch out for is the "Frieza Robotics," where you can meet the character freely talking! This is something to be on the look-out for!
Another attraction gives you the chance to relive Son Gokou's "Kamehameha." And, at the "3D Phantom®" photo area, 3D hologram display techniques can be experienced, sure to allure you with amazement! The merchandise market for "Dragon Ball Super" is another area also worthy of a visit, as you can get your hands on some Fuji TV limited edition goods!
And, if you are a big fan of the animation, you should also check out the showcasing of some of the memorable videos from the past 20 movies (PR videos) of the "Dragon Ball" series, and also witness some of the legendary poster visuals at the "history area."
Finally, if you want more, the "Dragon Ball Super Gallery" will also be held simultaneously at Fuji TV's 5F Fuji TV Gallery. So, if you are a diehard "Dragon Ball" fan, make sure to visit the gallery area too.
■ Venue: Fuji Television – "HACHITAMA" Spherical Observation Room
■ Period: Until Monday Feb 11, 2019
※ "Hachitama" Spherical Observation Room is open every day except Mondays.
If Monday falls on a holiday, the following Tuesday will be closed.
10 a.m. - 6 p.m. (Last admission: 5:30 p.m.)
※ It will be open every day until Sunday Jan 6 (10 a.m. -8 p.m., last admission 7:30 p.m.)
■ Entrance Fee
※Access to the 25F "Hachitama" Spherical Observation Room and the 24F area requires the following admission fee.
Admission Fee (tax inclusive):
Adults (senior high school students and above) 550 yen
Children (junior high school students and primary school pupils) 300 yen
■ Official website: https://www.fujitv.co.jp/gotofujitv/hachitama/dbmovie-20th
※ Please note that the above times and information may be subject to change according to circumstances.
"Dragon Ball Super Gallery" – To celebrate the new movie: "Dragon Ball Super: Broly"
■ Venue: Fuji Television Headquarters 5F Fuji TV Gallery
■ Period: Until Monday Feb 11, 2019
※ Open every day except Mondays (if Monday falls on a holiday, the following Tuesday will be closed).
10 a.m. - 6 p.m. (last admission to Fuji TV Gallery 5:30 p.m.)
※ Open every day until Jan 6, 2019.
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I was somewhat gutted a couple of weeks back when my photo-pass for Bring Me The Horizon's gig in Southampton was withdrawn.
I was keen to see how the bands new album would come over live. I'm very much in two minds about "That's The Spirit" It is certainly a lot more commercial than Bring Me The Horizon's previous work.
The album has some great tracks on it though I must confess I am not overly convinced by this song.
Below are the two official video's for "True Friends" which version of this Bring Me The Horizon Song do you prefer?


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Medical experts have been saying for years that caffeine acts as a potent diuretic. Consume too many caffeinated beverages, and you end up drinking yourself into dehydration.
But research has not confirmed that notion. Most studies have found that in moderate amounts, caffeine has only mild diuretic effects much like water.
One report, by a scientist at the University of Connecticut who reviewed 10 previous studies, appeared in June 2002 in The International Journal of Sport Nutrition and Exercise Metabolism.
Investigations comparing caffeine with water or placebo seldom found a statistical difference in urine volume, the author wrote. "In the 10 studies reviewed, consumption of a caffeinated beverage resulted in 0 to 84 percent retention of the initial volume ingested, whereas consumption of water resulted in 0 to 81 percent retention."
Another study, in the same journal in 2005, involved scientists following 59 active adults over 11 days while controlling their caffeine intake. They were given caffeine in capsule form on some days and on other days were given a placebo. Researchers found no significant differences in levels of excreted electrolytes or urine volume.
Other recent studies have found similar results.
Caffeine may not be as powerful a diuretic as it's often said to be.


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Downtown Chic winner
Thank you everyone for your wonderful inspiring quotes, they were fun to read.
Winner of the book Downtown Chic selected through random.org. is:
- austin who said...
They are absolutely inspiring! Just like my favorite quote:
"Approach love and cooking with reckless abandon" - anon.
And it is no surprise to me that you were mentioned in their book!
Bummer that everyone didn't win, but you can also pick up a copy of Downtown Chic here!


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The third and fourth placed teams with the meanest defence in the league faced each other in an epic battle of Italian Managers. Chelsea, who had failed to beat Manchester City in their last three encounters, played some scintillating 'Brazilian' football to get the better of a 'defensive-minded' City side at the Bridge. THT brings you more on the best of the matches over the weekend.
Manchester United leapt to the top of the table with a win over arch-rivals Arsenal as Chelsea held Spurs at White Hart Lane. City continued with their superb away form as they dispatched the Hammers while Liverpool slumped to another defeat at St James park. This is the English Weekend Review.


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Periodically, we read about why we hate HR, HR is dead, HR is useless, HR should not be saved, or we should fire our HR department. In one recent quote, HR is typecast: "this job is typically taken by an overweight, middle-aged woman who loves gossip." These critiques often focus on the administrative duties of HR work, the corporate (not employee) advocate, or the demoralizing experiences of performance reviews.
These stereotypes are rooted in outdated, narrow-minded, and personal prejudices that need to be replaced with more realistic and forward looking views of HR.
First, these reviews judge the present by the past. When I was young, we had tv's with electromagnetic tubes replaced by solid state electronics to then be updated by high definition television (HDTV). To judge HDTV by the technology of electronic tubes would be naïve. Likewise, HR critiques often judge HR's work today by what HR did in the past. HR began as an administrative function specifying terms and conditions of work and routines for hiring, paying, and developing people. Today these administrative tasks are delivered through technology through shared services often found today in the cloud. Judging the present by the past discounts progress and displays an acute disconnect from today's HR.
Second, narrow-minded critiques focus on a subset of the HR world. Normal distributions exist in most parts of our lives: 20 – 60 – 20. In any change, 20% are already on board and early adopters; 20% are laggards who will never change; and 60% can learn and change. HR critiques generally pretend that the bottom 20% represent 100% of HR. Of course, there are lousy HR professionals, practices, and departments. Defining all of HR by these 20% is like defining a columnist by the subsequent comments about the column. Most of the commenters show a narrow mindedness, intolerance, and parochial perspective by only focusing on the bottom 20%.
Finally, I believe that many of the HR naysayers have somewhere had a horrible personal HR experience. They may have been passed over for a job or promotion, had a terrible performance review, or not been paid what they felt they deserved. Their damning an entire profession by their personal encounter is like judging the US by a day in New York City. My psychologist wife encourages me to explore "why" … why is someone doing what they are doing? These naysayers may be based on resolving a negative personal experience or a need for visibility which comes from outrageous statements. In any case, most of these naysayers speak with a prejudice that comes from limited personal experiences.
For HR reflections to move the field forward, we should replace the naysayers with thoughtful observers. Positive psychologists have found that focusing on what is right more than what is wrong creates sustained change. The Losardo ratio of 5:1 positive to negative comments leads to higher performing teams and relationships.
Let me offer a few prescriptions for how to move forward in HR:
Start with the business. When HR discussions start with business requirements, HR becomes an enabler for delivering business results.
Define HR outcomes. Business success comes less from aspirational visions, missions, and hopes and more from the outcomes that HR delivers around talent, leadership, and culture.
Innovate HR work. Like the flat screen HDTV changes our experience with television; HR practices in staffing, training, compensation, and even the hated performance management should be updated and re-invented.
Align HR work. Increasingly HR work not only matches strategy inside a company, but aligns with external stakeholders and context. Creating a leadership or cultural brand inside that reflects external brand ensure that leaders and cultures sustain the right change.
Be inquisitive and focus on what's next. Rather than lament what has been, insightful HR professionals should anticipate and create what can be.


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Tuesday, April 7, 2009
Tuesday Thingers
Wow, it's been a while since I've done one of these, but I am really excited about today's topic! This is something I've been meaning to do since I saw the Library Thing Blog post...
Questions: Do you have a LT widget on your blog? If so, what is your favorite thing about it? Have you had a chance to go see the all new widget building page, and if so, have you built a new widget? If so, what do you like about it?
I do currently have one of the older widgets, but I love the new one! By the time you read this post, it will probably have changed. I love the changing books! Really great stuff.
One thing I'd like to see change, and I will probably post this over at LT this morning - they give you an option to filter on certain tags, but it would be more convenient to filter out certain tags. For example, I have a number of books tagged "erotica", that I would probably prefer not to see in my sidebar! (Well, I don't really care, but I would hate to offend anyone's delicate sensibilities.) Other than that, I think they're fabulous!
11 comments:
- Meghan said...
That's a great suggestion, actually. I don't know if I have any tags that I'd want filtered out just now but it makes sense to be able to do that.
- April 7, 2009 at 9:55 AM
- Nicole (Linus's Blanket) said...
That is a great suggestion and very useful. There are a few tags that I would choose to cull just because they might not be of interest to people stopping by the blog.
- April 7, 2009 at 10:35 AM
- caite said...
yes, the tag filter point is valid. there is another way to do, but granted it is a lot of work. any book I want to show up, I tagged with a random word..in fact the word random. No random tag, it does not show. now since I had more than 1000+ books listed when I thought of it, it took a little effort.
- April 7, 2009 at 10:37 AM
- Lisa said...
Wow, Caite! I think I'll just propose it to LT first, see if they can give me an easier workaround.
- April 7, 2009 at 10:52 AM
- Book Lover Lisa said...
Your new widget looks good. I haven't even seen the new widget building thingy. I'll have to check it out.
- April 7, 2009 at 10:55 AM
- Margot said...
I like your new widget. I was staring at it and saw a book we have in common: Kitchen Confidential. I just finished reading that and will post my review next week. So there is another good reason to use the widget - see what books we have in common.
- April 7, 2009 at 11:01 AM
- bermudaonion said...
I had to go check out your new widget - it looks snazzy.
- April 7, 2009 at 1:10 PM
Nice widget! Good point abot tags. Can you filter on ratings I wonder - it bugs me that you can't seem to do that in your library.
- April 7, 2009 at 6:10 PM
- Literary Feline said...
I have one of the older LT widgets too. I need to check out the new ones--see what I'm missing. :-)
- April 8, 2009 at 9:53 PM
- Phyl said...
I was so glad you told me about the new widgets, since I hadn't been over to LT for a bit. It was perfect timing for sticking a new version on my new blog. I may still switch to just the book covers, like you've got, but I'm going to see how this one looks for a while first.
- April 9, 2009 at 6:06 PM
- Unknown said...
I love your new widget!! I just love seeing the books change. I also love your idea of being able to exclude some titles.
Thanks for stopping by and participating in Thingers last week! I've got the post up for this week, have you re-styled Your Library lately? ~ Wendi
- April 13, 2009 at 11:27 PM


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Police are appealing for witnesses after a 15-year-old boy was assaulted in Sandbach Park.
At around 11.30pm on 29 June the teenager was walking through Sandbach Park with two friends when a group of boys approached them and attacked him. When he got home he discovered a puncture wound which may have been caused with a knife.
The three suspects were aged approximately 17-years-old. Two of the boys were white and one of the boys was black. All were wearing casual clothing.
Inspector Penny Jones said: "Incidents such as this are thankfully very rare in Sandbach and we want to make sure it stays that way.
"While we are working to trace the suspects we are stepping up patrols in Sandbach Park and Elworth Park. We are aware that there have been issues with anti-social behaviour in the parks and we do not want to see this as an escalation of the issue.
"We are stepping up patrols in both parks and are also asking residents to report any anti-social behaviour to us so that we can tackle this head on.
"We have been back into local schools this week working with pupils in an attempt to prevent them being attracted in to carry knives or any weapons, highlighting the serious and potentially fatal consequences of doing so. Anyone found unlawfully in possession of knives or other weapons in a public place can expect to face the consequence before a magistrate's court."


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Category Archives: Partners
A Little Help from my Friends
I think we all need some help at times. I know I do. I always feel bad when I am not in a position to help someone when they really need it. Brava! is not just a company that sells clothing; it's a company with a conscience. I want to help people. I want to pay it forward.
For this reason, I'm attaching links to some websites my friends own. I believe these links are relevant to the Brava! creed, and I encourage people to check them out. If you look, you'll see a pattern here. One of my favorite companies is The Lamplighters Music Theatre. I became involved with these wonderful, talented people over ten years ago, through my daughter's love for the performing arts. They're like family to us now. I serve on the Lamplighters Music Theater Guild, happily, and lend my fund-raising efforts towards this excellent theatre company with my whole heart. I love their educational programs which introduce children of all ages to the magic of Gilbert & Sullivan, and musical theatre, the best kind. My daughter's life was changed forever the first time she saw "H.M.S. Pinafore" at Yerba Buena. Little did she know at the time that she would appear in "Pinafore" on that very same stage within a few years. Happy days!
Every time someone spends with Brava! the Lamplighters Music Theatre receives a percentage of my sale. It's a win-win situation. Check out this season's fabulous production of "H.M.S. Pinafore"! If you haven't seen it, you're in for a treat. If you have, some of your old favorites are back, and some new stars are in the making. Photograph by Craig Hudson Photography, 2010.


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ATLANTA — Simone Biles is officially the most decorated athlete in women's gymnastics.
The 22-year-old Olympian won her 21st world championship medal at the women's team final in Germany, Tuesday. This comes as controversy brews as to how the Federation of International Gymnastics is scoring Biles' new signature moves - with some arguing the scoring system is unfair.
Biles made history last weekend with her two signature moves on the floor and the balance beam. During her floor routine, she landed a triple double, which is now officially dubbed "The Biles 2."
Then, on the balance beam, the 4'8" tall power house nailed an extremely difficult double-double dismount, simply called "The Biles."
Here's why some gymnastics fans are upset with how officials are scoring the moves.
Every skill is assigned a letter, were an "A" is worth a tenth of a point and following letters add another tenth. The Federation of International Gymnastics listed Biles' beam move as an "H," when it would be expected that such a difficult skill would be valued as an "I" or a "J."
Critics say the scoring undervalues Biles' signature move, which no other gymnast has performed before. Biles herself responded to the controversy on Twitter with a choice word about the scoring.
RELATED: Hometown Olympian Elana Meyers Taylor celebrates how Barbie can be anything on doll's 60th anniversary
Biles told NBC Sports she recognizes she's in a league of her own, but that doesn't mean she doesn't deserve full credit for her difficult moves. 0
The Federation of International Gymnastics responded to the debate, saying they considered the risk, the safety, and the technical direction of the skill when scoring.
Many believe that punishes Biles' in the process.
They thought they were mugging a guy on the street. He was actually an undercover DEA agent about to conduct a bust.


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At the beginning of the year, I make my daily schedule implementing all of our district initiatives and how much time I have to teach things like Word Study, Shared Reading, Shared Writing, Read Aloud/Comprehension Strategies, etc....the schedule always looks nice on paper. In reality, it is like Noah building the ark in 7 hours. It is NOT realistic when it comes to teaching little ones with short attention spans, bathroom breaks, transitions, the "questions" that are really stories about a little one and his momma, dog, or catastrophic injury.
I visit other blogs in ALL of my spare time and feel about this big !!!! I stink as a teacher is how I often feel at the end of the day. We have some great days too! Visits from Chester, Squawkers the Parrot, Eagle Eyes, Pete the Cat and in the next few days Lips the Fish, Stretchy Snake, Cranky Crab, and a very special alligator. There are fabulous lessons that go along with all of these.
But meeting after meeting leave me feeling overwhelmed with too much information about everything I have to do. We have been doing RtI at my campus for 3 years. It is nothing new. The interventions are things that I already have made and DO so that is a HUGE help. I am even blessed to have a wonderful person who comes into my room everyday to help me with my interventions.
But here is the NEWSFLASH every teacher is trying to broadcast:
We are NOT magicians!


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When more than two celebrities walk the red carpet in almost the same shade of colour it's usually said to be the "in-trend" colour for the season. And that's exactly what we did after scanning the red carpets in India and internationally for the season.
And some seem to be wearing the same shade everywhere (even if it is literally matching head-to-toe) – Guess, we were not wrong!
What shade will you wear this season?
(image source: fabsugar, tumblr, celebstyle)


text: Last week, we decided to play hooky from homeschooling on Friday and meet up with a friend at The Works Science and History Museum in Newark, Ohio. We used to go to this museum all of the time when we lived in Newark, but since we moved a ways away two years ago, we haven't been there very often. It's a small museum, but the kids love it! Usually we stay on the main level with all of the science stations, but this time, the kids also wanted to venture upstairs to the area of the museum that talks about the county's history.


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Momentum offers a full-time, 16-week Software Engineering Immersive for career changers in Durham, North Carolina as well as online with live, remote classes. Momentum provides relevant skills training focused on the needs of the technology industry and the modern workplace. Momentum offers students personalized learning, mentorship, long-term community, and dedicated support from instructors who collectively have 35+ years of experience.
With a project-based learning approach, Momentum's Software Engineering Immersive is organized into four 4-week phases. In the first two phases, lessons focus on the fundamentals of front-end and back-end development, including skills in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Version control, Command line, Python, Django, Relational databases. In phase 3, students will pick between two (or more) specializations, where they will expand on the knowledge they have already learned. Here the student will make decisions about features and technologies used and can gain advanced skills in JavaScript, React, single-page applications, Deployment to Amazon Web Services (AWS), and more. The fourth phase is the capstone – students spend the final four weeks of the course working on a large software project in a group of three to five developers from both the front-end and back-end specializations.
Momentum students have access to a robust calendar of events, including "field trips" to local companies and guest lectures with industry insiders that equip students and connect them with great opportunities. Students also work one-on-one with Career Services to network and get interview practice. Momentum backs up their Career Services with a tuition refund if graduates don't get a job within 9 months of graduation.
Momentum also offers customized corporate training for organizations in Durham, North Carolina.
Recent Momentum Reviews: Rating 4.89
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Start Date None scheduled Cost $750 Class size 15 Location DurhamSign up for Foundations, a 2-week, part-time course, and get all the prep you need for a full-time course. Or upskill yourself with essential programming skills you can use on the job or for personal projects. Foundations is available each month. Our expert instructors provide 1-on-1 assistance on fundamental tech skills for web development, plus you'll practice pair programming and writing code.
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Start Date August 10, 2020 Cost $18,200 Class size 12 Location DurhamMomentum's Software Engineering Immersive course helps you get the tech skills you need for the career you want. With the rigorous, 16-week curriculum you'll learn to code and gain specialized skills that earn top salaries. Routine project assignments done individually, in pairs, and on teams develop your robust portfolio. You'll focus on fundamental programming concepts and get extensive training on the latest technology leading companies use. A career change shouldn't have to wait. So we made our course available every 4 weeks. And learning to code can be intimidating. That's why our curriculum is organized into four 4-week phases so it's easy to learn step by step. All students receive dedicated career services support, helping to simplify the job search process and prep you succeed in the workplace. Career services include networking with hiring managers, career guidance modules, negotiation support, interview training, 1-on-1 career planning support, and so much more.
Deposit Once accepted, a $1,000 deposit is required to reserve your seat in the class. FinancingLending partners available, including SkillsFund and Climb Credit. Tuition Plans Tuition is $4,550 per phase. We're dedicated to making our course accessible, so we offer financing options through Climb Credit and SkillsFund. If loans or upfront payment is not an option, we may be able to help. Talk to us to find the right solution. Refund / Guarantee We firmly believe in our course, our extensive network, and you. That's why if you do not get a job offer within 6 months of graduation, we will refund your tuition. Scholarship We offer a $1,000 discount to military veterans, members of women-in-tech groups, and Code the Dream graduates.
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- Liz • Graduate • Course: Software Engineering Immersive • Campus: Durham • Verified via LinkedIn
Quitting your job to start a new career is daunting, to say the least. I was considering code schools, but I was not feeling confident any of them would be worth my investment. A local developer suggested I look into Momentum, and those feelings quickly changed.
I am so glad that I invested my time and trust in the Momentum program! Here's why:
- Their curriculum is tailored to the needs of the local dev community. (They even have an advisory board whose members come from local start-ups as well as national companies.)
- The instructors are knowledgeable, supportive, and creative.
- The entire staff is genuinely invested in your personal success.
- Career support, starting week 1! (And continuing throughout your career.)
- Fantastic and diverse networking opportunities.
The program was very challenging and I felt well-supported the entire time. I graduated feeling confident that I could be a developer and that I could find a great new job. Thank you, Momentum!
- More than learning code- 5/30/2019Molly Brown • Graduate • Campus: Durham • Verified via LinkedIn
One thing that really sets Momentum's Immersive program apart is the network of software companies that are receptive to advising or hiring new developers. At the same time that I was learning new web development skills, I was meeting members of Momentum's Advisory Board, visiting offices of local companies, and talking with past graduates about starting their careers. As a career changer, this was a huge value for me, as I was able to start getting an idea for where I wanted to take my career after finishing the program. This was enhanced by Momentum's Career Services team, who suggested specific companies I should research or network with based on my interests and values. Before I graduated, I had a well-curated list of places I would be excited to work! I was excited to interview at multiple companies, each of which I had formed an in-person connection with before applying, which I believe had a huge impact in making it to final interview stages. Momentum's Career Services continued to support me through my interviews, offering to give feedback or even just listen as I worked out my plans, and helping me to work through negotiation. Now nine months into my first software job, I am still growing both the coding knowledge and the network that I started as a Momentum student.
- Great place to learn and grow- 6/5/2019Crystal Ramirez • Graduate • Course: Software Engineering Immersive • Campus: Durham
This course is a challenge and you will be pushed everyday. It is like a work out but for your mind. The curriculum is transferable and the skills you learn will carry on with you to your next position.
I'm currently working in cloud services which uses a lot of different technologies than what I studied at Momentum. However, because I leaned the basic principles to software development and gained researching skills I was able to quickly learn at my new job.
Additionally, their career placement is awesome and they have an amazing network of folks you can get to know. They truly care about their students and help guide them in finding their new career.
Lastly, I would say my peers were amazing Y'all will end up helping each other so much. After I graduated I missed my cohort and I still stop in to say hello to the everyone. This is a great Bootcamp and you will be so happy that you made the choose to go with Momentum.
- Excellent education + Powerful networking- 5/30/2019Steve Marks • Enterprise Account Manager • Graduate • Course: Software Engineering Immersive • Campus: Durham
I was new to the area, and looking to make a career change into the Triangle's Tech scene. Code school is a pricey proposition, but Momentum's job placement guarantee and stellar reputation made the decision easy.
I got a solid education in HTML, CSS, Javascript, Python, Django, API design, agile methodologies and MINDSET. Industry leaders spoke to us about a range of topics. We were given opportunities for meaningful networking weekly, and given a personalized job plan. During the latter part of the program and afterwards, they will reach into deep industry relationships to set up more introductions for you to network and job hunt. (It's who you know, right?)
This is a superlative program, and arms you with everything you need to go get a job at the end. Your outcome is what you make of it, but Momentum will make sure you are well positioned for success! I am thrilled with my decision to attend and would do it again.
- Immersive Course - Front End Path- 5/29/2019Chad W • Graduate • Course: Software Engineering Immersive • Campus: Durham
The immersive course solidified my understanding of programming and taught me how to be an independent developer. Prior to attending Momentum, I had a basic understanding of HTML, CSS, and Javascript that allowed me to build very basic static websites. Momentum furthered my knowledge of front end development by introducing me to Node.js, React.js, and how to interact with APIs. They also taught me how to use Git effectively among many other things that improve your quality of life as a developer.
The Career Services offering was very effective and I was able to make several connections through their services which often led to interviews or offers.
The one request I had of Momentum was that they offer a full stack learning path, which I understand they are now providing.
- Cohort 2 Immersive Class- 5/29/2019Josh Carroccia • Support Engineer • Graduate • Course: Software Engineering Immersive • Campus: Durham
The immersive class was strenuous and challenging, but worth it. I have tried for a long time to learn how to code on my or after work but always struggled to get far or learn challenging topics. Momentum gave me a place to learn and excel with a great group of peers, instructors and staff. On top of staff and instructors, there is a great network of volunteers and former grads that are always willing to help.
Not only will you learn the skills you need to start a career in software development, but you will have a chance to grow an incredible network with your peers and the introductions the team gives you!
Because of all that, I give everyone apart of the Momentum Family my respect and know that if any future graduates come out of the class will be prepared for junior roles and will happily talk to them and refer them to my company or introduce them to my network.
- Foundations class was PERFECT!- 9/25/2018Rondale Davis • Applicant • Course: Coding Foundations • Campus: Durham
The Foundations classes were better than I could have ever expected. We covered A LOT in a short amount of time. Along with learning so many concepts, the instructors were more than helpful. Often times, they would go back over material or explain it differently just to make sure we fully understood what we were being taught. I'd recommend the Foundations classes to anyone looking to get a jump start on the basics of coding.
- Excellent introduction to coding- 3/26/2018Katie Bobbe • Graduate • Course: Coding Foundations • Campus: Durham
I was very impressed by Momentum's Coding Foundations course. I learned much more than I expected about HTML, CSS and JavaScript in a short amount of time. The material for each class was carefully selected and well-taught. By the end of the course, I acquired the skills to make my own websites using HTML, CSS and JavaScript. I have learned enough so that I can access and understand online documentation and forum posts and build my skills further.
Momentum believes that anyone can learn how to code. I appreciated that the instructors were patient, encouraging, and never condescending. If you're like me and have been frustrated by coding in the past, you'll find that working with good teachers can make a huge difference.
I will be starting Momentum's Immersive program on April 23rd. Based on my experience with the Foundations course, the Immersive program will also be very worthwhile. If you are considering changing careers or you would like to gain more technical skills, I would encourage checking out one of Momentum's Meetups to learn more about their courses.
- For those about to embark...- 3/22/2018Colin Di Meo • Software Engineer
I had the opportunity to get to know the Momentum Team during my time at The Iron Yard this past summer. At that time I was coming out of a long tenure in the music business and was looking to make a career change into Web Development. I visited this very site to better understand that company and program. I wanted to try and understand what I was embarking on (as many of you reading this likely are). What I read quelled my concerns, and I hope this little blurb does the same for you.
Jessica Mitsch, Clinton Dreisbach, Amy Gori and Nicole Benham were all members of The Iron Yard Staff while I was there, and were acting in similar roles to the ones they have now.
Every step of the way through the (at times very frustrating) journey they were ready and willing to help me. Be it to talk me down from a stressful week of heavy coding, or to alleviate my concerns of if I could do this at all. It's hard to look at the big picture while you're inside one of these programs, but in hindsight had it not been for them, not only wouldn't I have been able to do it, but I certainly wouldn't find myself employed, as I am now in the industry.The knowledge and resources are there in spades. These four individuals truly have a meaningful grasp on what it means to make this transition, and they have the relationships to help you on your path. More than that though, it's all done with an unmatched level of empathy. They don't want you there just to fill a seat, they want you there because they genuinely care about helping you take that terrifying leap into a new career.
I can't recommend this group enough, I'm excited to see all of the Momentum students come out of the program and into a new life for themselves and with this team at your back you really can't set yourself up any better.
- Just do it!- 3/16/2018Jefferson Neel • Web Developer • Applicant • Campus: Durham
Two years ago, I was stuck in a job that I didn't like and heading nowhere. It took me a long time to build up the courage to leave my steady paycheck and try something completely different, but I'm so glad I did. I left my job and enrolled in a coding bootcamp called The Iron Yard and it was one of the best decisions I ever made. In the two years since I went through the program I stayed involved as much as I could to encourage students that made the same hard decision that I did. I was very sad to see The Iron Yard close down but then I was thrilled to see Momentum rise up to take its place.
I have met with and had in depth discussions with everyone on the team at Momentum and I truly believe they will succeed in this market. They all have such a genuine heart and passion for how life changing a career in tech can be. They also believe that these skills should be accessible for everyone and want to help students achieve their dream. Jessica and Clinton, the co-founders, have a vision for how to help the tech community in the Raleigh/Durham by training up developers the right way.
There isn't a doubt in my mind about the care and attention everyone on the Momentum team will give to each and every applicant and student that comes through their doors. I intend to particpate in their "ongoing education" courses they will be offering for people that are already in the tech field but would like to learn a new skill.
If you are thinking about changing things up and getting into the tech industry I would encourage you to at least talk to someone on the team at Momentum. Once you do, I think you'll see what I see: people that are passionate and engaged about helping people switch careers and learn a new skill. You won't regret it.
- Why choose Momentum Learning- 3/14/2018Kristine Teichmann • Associate QA Analyst • Applicant • Campus: Durham
Momentum Learning Inc. was founded on the principle that "all people have the ability to learn and, in turn, deserve a high-quality education experience — because knowledge has no finish line." As a professional educator myself, I could not agree more with Momentum's approach.
Momentum Learning, Inc. provides relevant training targeting the skills needed to succeed in the modern-day tech industry. Their course options range from full-time immersive code courses (for the career changer) to part-time classes (for the technology professional), and additional customized training (for organizations and businesses). Having graduated from The Iron Yard Durham, one of the first national code schools and a jump start for Momentum Learning Inc., I have experienced first hand what an immersive code course can do for professional development in technology. This experience helped cultivate the person I am today and enabled me to transition from educator to developer over the course of three months.
The Momentum Learning Inc. team is comprised of many of the same professionals who have either been through The Iron Yard experience (as I have) or ran the operation itself. Jessica Mitsch and Clinton Dreisbach, co-founders of Momentum Learning Inc., always aspired to open up their own code school to serve the local community, inspire entrepreneurs, and continue developing transformative tech education.
You will not find a more passionate, engaged, experienced, driven, or student-centered team of professionals than that of Momentum Learning Inc. Furthermore, you will not find a more seamless transition into a successful code career anywhere other than Raleigh-Durham, NC. Having gone through multiple moves to get to where I am today, I quickly realized that Raleigh-Durham is the hot spot for jobs in the tech industry. Both Jessica Mitsch and Nicole Benham (Campus Manager at Momentum Learning Inc) have provided me with career services and job assistance well beyond my graduation date. Their dedication to delivering excellence and transforming tech education is beyond compare.
I plan on taking their customized training course so that I may sharpen my skills in areas of code that will boost my ability to further contribute to my companies values. So, why choose Momentum Learning? The real question here is why not? You have nothing to lose, everything to gain, and the most spectacular team to see you through it all.
* These outcomes are not audited by Course Report. In some cases, data is audited by a third party.
Graduation Rate
Median Salary
Of the students who enroll at Momentum, 96% graduated. 86% of graduates were job-seeking and 90% of job-seeking graduates found in-field employment after 180 days and report a median income of $64,500. Below is the 180 Day Employment Breakdown for 77 graduates included in this report:
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Notes & Caveats:
The career outcomes data included in our report was collected from Momentum's "Qualified Graduates" who met our Career Services program criteria. The metrics included in Momentum's report were reviewed by K&L Gates LLP.


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Don't forget about all the nuts!
What about the hubcaps.
Dammit, who's on the hubcap committee?
They would stand around debating whether the tire needed changing, they would vote multiple times on what brand of tire to replace the old tire with, they would go on long vacations and go on strike during the tire changing process, they would blame each other for getting the wrong tire, they would change the tire multiple times, during the tire changing event some of the tire changers would retire and new tire changers would appear with fresh new ideas on how to change the tire in a better way so the whole process would start again, and finally if and when the tire got changed they would make a grand announcement to the world the tire had been changed and they would clap and cheer and high five each other and then bill the car owner. And while that was all going on some of the tire changers would be sabotaging the other tires so as to change another tire in the not too distant future.
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experienced management
The Board of Eildon Capital Limited contains highly regarded and experienced executives all with previous experience in the real estate sector.
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Independent Director
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Mark began his professional career at Macquarie Group in 2002 where he was employed for five years in its property finance division as well as its residential development divisions. Mark then moved to a private Melbourne based developer before joining a subsidiary of Mirvac in the industrial property sector. Since commencing at CVC Limited in 2010, Mark has been responsible for the group's real estate investment activities. In that period CVC has provided investment loans to property developers and investment groups while also participating in joint venture opportunities with well credentialed partners. Mark is RG146 compliant and holds bachelor degrees in Commerce and Planning & Design from the University of Melbourne.
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James Davies has over 30 years experience in investment management across real estate, private equity, infrastructure, natural resources and special situations. Most recently he was Head of Funds Management at New Forests Asset Management over-seeing $2.5 billion worth of investments in broad acre real estate, forestry assets and industrial manufacturing businesses. Prior to that he held Director roles at Hastings Funds Management Limited and Royal Bank of Scotland's Strategic Investments Group. He has sat on numerous Investment Committees and Boards including as Chairman of Timberlink Australia and Forico.
James holds a Bachelor of Computer Science from the University of New England, a Masters of Business Administration from London Business School and is a Member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.
Independent Director
Michelle Harpur has been a partner in mid size, large and international firms since 1992, and has recently established her own practice, Harpur Phillips. She was admitted as a solicitor in 1986. Over many years, her clients have included listed public companies and private companies involved in property development, and in addition to governance and risk management, that industry knowledge and focus is one of the strengths she will bring to the board. She sits on the Governance Committee of Lifeline Northern Beaches. Michelle has developed expertise across areas of governance and risk management, having advised government and executive teams in this area.
She has a BA; LLB from UNSW, completed and passed the Company Directors Course with the AICD in early 2016, and in 2010 also attended a Harvard Business School Executive Education Program "Managing Professional Services Firms".
The portfolio will be managed by Eildon Funds Management Limited ('EFM'). EFM will source, recommend and make investment recommendations to the Board of Eildon Capital.
EFM brings together high calibre management which has a proven track record and success investing in real estate transactions.
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Hey friends how are all of you? Hopefully your Friday is going well. Hard to think that tomorrow is July 4. Wow! Yeah it's summer, and it's hot & humid outside. Today I want to share with you a product review for Fresh Richie Body Wipes by The Luxury Barber.
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Office of the Attorney General
Statement from Attorney General Jack Conway on HB 4
Press Release Date:
Friday, April 13, 2012
Revision Date:
Friday, April 13, 2012
(Revised to correct date of the special session.)
Contact Information:
Shelley Catharine Johnson
Deputy Communications Director
502-696-5659 (office)
"It is certainly disappointing that lawmakers were unable to pass comprehensive legislation during the regular session of the General Assembly to fight prescription drug abuse in Kentucky. It is my understanding that Gov. Beshear will place HB 4 on the call for a special session of the General Assembly to begin on Monday, April 16.
As lawmakers renew their discussion of this important legislation, I am hopeful they will not use the Free Conference Report version of HB 4 as a starting point, but rather the original legislation proposed by Speaker Stumbo, which I supported.
To aggressively fight this epidemic, several things must be accomplished. Prescribers of Schedule II and III opiates, with reasonable exemptions for many in the medical community, must be required to use KASPER. Law enforcement must have greater access to KASPER data, so that we can identify disturbing prescribing trends. We need greater regulation of pain clinics to put an end to entrepreneurs using prescriptions to line their pockets with cash and to ensure that pain clinics are not dispensing drugs in a way intended for pharmacists.
In its current form, HB 4 does not accomplish the goals we have outlined. Lobbyists for the medical community have watered down this bill to the point that it would place even greater restrictions on law enforcement access to KASPER data, making it more difficult to do the job we are seeking to do. Lobbyists also persuaded the Senate to remove another critical portion of HB 4 that would require doctors to register and use KASPER. Currently, only about 25 percent of prescribers in Kentucky use this important law enforcement tool.
For the many families devastated by this scourge, I hope that the General Assembly, and the Senate in particular, will act in good faith to represent the larger public interest and not let special interests write the prescription drug legislation.
In the Office of the Attorney General, we pledge to act in good faith to ensure that legislation passed by the General Assembly works fairly and effectively."


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The other day I referred to the announcement of 40,000 layoffs on Monday alone. I stand corrected. It was actually more than 70,000 American workers losing their jobs (some were reported later in the week after the fact). I'm having a hard time framing anything to do with technology for small business in any other terms outside of this hemmoraging economy.
Stupid question #1: How could anyone do otherwise?
Stupid question #2: Everyone keeps referring to this as the worst economic crisis since The Great Depression. The technology sector didn't exist back then. How will an industry that lives and breathes on "the next new thing" adapt with a dwindling customer base that only wants to hear about making do with the old thing?
Stupid question #3: Senators Sarbanes and Oxley have retired, as of Congress returning to work this month. Is SOX helping or hurting business? Passed in 2002 in reaction to the Enron and Tyco crisis, it is supposed to prevent big public companies from punking shareholders. Is it me or did a number of financial institutions manage to do just that anyway? We do know companies are paying through the nose on primarily additional IT infrastructure to comply with SOX. Small companies are affected too since so many do contract work for big companies and are therefore held to SOX compliance standards, as well. I repeat, is SOX helping or hurting?
Stupid question #4: Software as a service makes sense in this economy. It's scalable and offloads maintenance somewhere else. Everyone talks about SaaS. But, we don't hear as much about hardware as a service (it's around, just less buzz). Will that change this year? What will that look like for smaller businesses?
Stupid question #5: I firmly believe there are technologies that can help businesses ride out the bad economy by streamlining work and creating money-saving efficiencies. But, if a company doesn't have the money (or the credit) to buy the gear or the service regardless of how helpful it might be, what difference does that little fact make? Should Washington be looking at ways to help keep these technologies accessible to smaller companies? Could it mean life or death for a significant number of fledgling businesses?
Why it's a good thing the digital television conversion date got postponed; click here!
p.s. For those of you that read my blog posting earlier in the week announcing that the Senate had voted to delay the conversion until June. FYI... that is not my mother in the YouTube video link above.


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Walks in the Woods
There is a path to the playground that my daughter and I go to and we like to take some pictures along the way. This is one of our favorite spots. In the afternoon, the sun is setting behind the trees and if the timing is right, there's a nice golden backlight. Tech Info: Nikon D800, 80-200mm f/2.8 lens (note the 70-200 is a newer version of this...
Grandpa Joe
Grandpa Joe will be 93 this year. He still bowls and plays golf and can probably still beat me at ping-pong. This past Memorial Day, the town finally made him the grand marshall in the parade.
Chicago Skyline HDR
This was a shot I took while out at the Business Marketing Associations national conference in Chicago in 2011. It was taken from the side of a boat and the resulting raw file was saved out at 5 different stops (-2, -1, 0, +1, +2) then combined to create an HDR (High Dynamic Range) image. The original file was processed in Lightroom, and the HDR was created using Nik HDR Efex Pro 2.
Fuzzy Puppy
I didn't really want a new dog after our last one had passed. But my wife did. Guess who won. Not only did she win, but she got to name it… Jovi… yes, as in Bon Jovi. She is slightly obsessed 🙂 At least he gave me something to photograph. Everyone likes cute puppies,...


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Developing and Implementing e-Ideas sums it up; I make companies reach their Ecommerce and Digital potential by making them the preferred choice on the Online Channel among the target segment in a world clustered with products and services of little difference. This long-term value and differentiation strategy in Ecommerce is based on creating customer and audience centric organisations, which provide content, services and experiences to a clearly defined consumer target profile. Among my achievements are: Conceptualised and Implemented the end to end Ecommerce platform for Videocon d2h Online which currently has a turnover of Rs. 150Mn annually. Built a high performing Sales Unit for Paytronic Network leasing to an increment of 20,000 merchants and 20 Distributors across India Mentor in the Arabian Mobile Challenge as well as Marketing and Strategy Advisor to a "Stealth Mode" Travel Startup in the Mobile and Web Domain. Specialties: Profound Ecommerce start-up experience, Institutional sales, Account Management experience, Management of multicultural and cross-functional work-teams/groups, Social media and Ecommerce strategy, Customer and audience centric marketing and sales strategies and partnership development across Government and Telecom Players.
Butel is the Exclusive Pan India Partner for Videocon d2h, one of Indias biggest Digital Channel Broadcast platform with 10Mn Customers. Butel exclusively manages the Online Distribution, lead generation, Digital Presence and sales and customer service unit. Initiated, Built and Managed the Online Ecommerce Sales Channel for Videocon d2h, currently one of the largest DTH (Satellite TV) Provider in India. Built and managed a team of 50 executives for Business Development, Online Marketing and Sales, for the Videocon d2h Online Sales as an Exclusive partner, now a major player in the online DTH Industry. Developed and implemented yearly business plans and forecasts and managed deliverables and reporting. Drove the e-commerce effort by directly managing the online ecommerce platform, including but not limited to optimization, user interface and user journey management, SEO, lead generation, subscribers acquisition and active sales conversion. Devised and oversaw the implementation of the Online Marketing Plan and Promotions which included Google Adwords (SEM), as well as built and managed an affiliate network through the online telecom forum and technology focused websites with a strong focus on achieving ROI from such campaigns. Managed major social media campaigns across Facebook, Twitter, Google+, Pinterest and other key platforms using a variety of Online Social Media Tools like Hootsuite, SocialOomph among others Build strategic partnerships with existing companies including ecommerce players where synergies can be achieved to amplify brand exposure and multiply lead generation like Yebhi.com, Jabong.com, Ebay.in etc. Conceptualized, Developed and integrated Landing pages and e-forms to cover entire product campaigns and increase higher lead generation through targeted campaigns. Integrated instant customer messaging systems and MIS systems at the backend to keep a strong check on information transfer and productivity levels.
Paytronic Network Pvt Ltd is an Odyssey Capital and JV Gokul Group backed Recharge and Utility service aggregator in India with over 100,000 merchants and a monthly turnover of 300Mn. It is also a Red Herring 100 company. Developed relationships with key decision makers, influencers and partners and also built key partnerships and carried account management activities with Major Telecom Providers like Airtel, Reliance, Uninor. Built, Managed and motivated a team of Sales Representatives focused on building retail merchants across India and that enhanced distribution and product usage by increasing Merchant base by 20,000 merchants and 20 Distributors. Coordinate the planning, development, implementation and administration of sales strategies and targets, including but not limited to, distributor and merchant activations and sales of balance transfers Achieved a record sales of 2.5M in Jan 2012 and increased Monthly turnover by 20% during my Tenure to 200 Mn.
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) is an IT services, consulting and business solutions partner and a leader in the global marketplace and among the top 10 technology firms in the world. Maintained, acquired and developed new and existing accounts to increase presence of TCS across my portfolio of clients research, telesales, existing databases etc. Developed relationships with key decision makers, influencers and partners and also built key partnerships within Government Departments and Ministries. Built relationships and managed important Government clients like Department of Posts, MHRD, and Ministry of Food and Consumer Affairs as well as pitched TCS products based on their requirement mapping. Managed bid teams for different tenders and coordinated between key internal players, outside vendors and client contacts. Carried out extensive market research and kept tab on key government policies to explore business opportunities and convert them into RFPs and proposals. Developed deciding criteria for important Sub RFPs for Rural ICT, CBS and Rural Postal Life Insurance for $500 M Department of Posts account in coordination with the project consultants and key decision makers.
Tarifas24.es was a Rocket Internet Startup headed by Mr. Boris Hageney (Founder Citydeals, Spain) and was a comparison engine for Credit Cards, Mobile Services and other utility services. Helped increase conversion by 80% and onsite traffic by 60% by carrying out strategy based on analytics. Carried out projects on various Visitor metrics to find out the efficiency of ongoing campaigns. Managed daily database on revenue, costs, leads and ad spend efficiency. Coordinated with Business development and programming team to promote SEO, Conversion rate and promoting popular products.
Emirates is fast-growing international airline with one of the youngest fleets in the sky and more than 400 awards for excellence worldwide. Crew supervision and passenger management. Dealt with customer complaints, service recovery and managed service standards Among top 100 onboard Duty free sales operators
Guiddoo World FZ LLC is the #1 provider of OS, Android and Windows Phone app in the world for travelers wanting audio, video or walking tours of Historic, Cultural and Arts Destinations and a Travel Management tool for places like Eiffel Tower, Taj Mahal and 75+ locations around the world. Besides Guiddoo is a User Engagement, Tracking and Communication Tool for Travel Businesses like Tour Operators and Travel Agents. Current status: Launched in November 2013, the company has content across 25 countries, 75 In-Destination points. 250 new In-Destination points and 12 verticals are in the pipeline and expected to Go-Live by December 2014. The Guiddoo app is available in English and has been downloaded more than 60,000 times (free download on iOS & Android with In-App Purchases) Though trickle revenue streams are available through Audio Guide Sales, Guiddoo has strong revenue potential on scalability with 2-5% paid conversions, Monument Ticketing Sales and strong B2B clients like Dubai Culture, SkyScanner, AlFuttaim Travels and others in the pipeline. Recent winner of Red Herring Asia 100 as well as selected for the Alpha Program at The Dublin WebSummit.
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Once again, Mercy Clinic physicians and co-workers are pulling out their personal checkbooks to give back to the community. Dubbed "Force for Good," the Mercy Clinic grant program has given $1.48 million to charitable organizations in the Ozarks since its beginning in 2003. The grants are given twice each year.
After reviewing this summer's applications, the committee saw a need to help food banks and assistance programs for the homeless, and called this grant round "Less Homeless." The program's check recipients include five outreach centers that provide refuge, clothing and food to homeless or needy youth and families. Mercy physicians and co-workers reached their contribution goal of $100,000 and will donate the money to organizations in Springfield, Branson and Joplin.
The individual awards are as follows:
- The Rare Breed, sponsored by The Kitchen, Inc. $60,000
- Isabel's House, Crisis Nursery of the Ozarks $12,000
- The Springfield Council of PTAs Clothing Bank $13,000
- Jesus Was Homeless $10,000
- Bright Futures $5,000
The Rare Breed provides a safe place for homeless, runaway and street youth in Springfield and surrounding areas, and recently lost a large federal grant. Isabel's House is a project of the Junior League of Springfield. It provides refuge for children from birth to age 12 when their family is in crisis. The Springfield Council of PTAs Clothing Bank distributes clothing to low-income students from pre-kindergarten through high school. Last year, it gave more than 30,000 items to children in the community. The Branson organization, Jesus was Homeless, provides food to 800 sheltered homeless individuals in western Taney County every week. Bright Futures is a Joplin program that provides basic needs assistance to children in crisis.


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Showcase Day #2: Mixed Doubles (Kevin & Chinue vs Minh & Aswini)
We want to thank Kevin Tseng, Chinue De La Merced, Minh Pham, and Aswini Ganesh for showcasing Mixed Doubles at the highest levels. Their match was both entertaining and inspirational. The way they move around the court, and the shot selection they make is calculated with precision. Did you notice they were in a front-back formation while attacking? and, a side-side formation on defense. They play a modern mixed style, where the female can rotate around and not stuck covering the net only. Did you notice the strategies? Like a game of chess, one turn per side, waiting patiently for the opponent to make a mistake. You can re-watch and analyze the showcase games here: http://htbc.odba.ca/
On May 3rd, we are planning to have our last Showcase Day for the season: Men's Singles. We have two incredible players very excited to participate and demonstrate Men's Singles at the highest level. You'll have to show up on May 3rd to see who is coming out.
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|I guess this is a Sorc?
Yes, you read that correctly. Last night, I put in a purchase for X-Wing because that's the latest hype in my area I'm dying to play a dogfighting game. I've decided to go with Empire and I'm pretty excited to put the smack down on some Rebel scum.
Tonight, I played a game vs. VC. It was not a standard list but it did have a giant horde unit of Ghouls, but lacked the Blenderbus and Terrorgheists. What it did have was a giant unit of Grave Guard with Barrows and a Blenderlord on foot.
Here was his list in a nutshell:
Lv.4 Blenderlord on foot
Big horde unit of GG with Barrows
Big horde unit of Ghouls
A lot of Wolves chaff, I think 4x5
A unit of Zombies for bunkering
2x Death Wizards in zombine bunker
2x units of Vargheists
2x units of Hexwraiths
The list he fought was my Dark Elves, Hellebron list:
9 drops
Crone Hellebron = 310
Lv.4 Supreme Sorc, Scroll, Gem = 250
Master BSB, 1+ RR, SoMight = 155
30x Witch Elves, FC, Razor Standard = 405
5x Black Riders, Shield, RXB, Mus = 110
5x Black Riders, Shield, RXB, Mus = 110
24x Executioners, FC, Discipline = 333
28x Executioners, FC = 366
3x RBT = 210
5x Warlocks = 125
5x Warlocks = 125
I'll write up a proper BR in Battle Chronicler sometime this week, but for now, know that I'm really excited about playing some X-Wing. Hmm... I'm also thinking about trying Light Magic for my next list. Not sure how that's going to play out, but it'll give me some WM protection. Will it work with Hellebron? Probably not.
Stay tuned to find out what my Empire X-Wing list will look like!


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