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Fractionated or "pixilated" carbon dioxide (CO2) lasers are one of the latest advances in non-surgical skin rejuvenation treatments. CO2 has the longest wavelength of all the lasers on the market and can be used safely on darker skin types with appropriate adjustments in the settings.
Fractional CO2 lasers excel at treating deeper wrinkles, more severe textural changes from sun damage, age spots, crow's feet, droopy eyelids, sagging skin, blotchiness, acne scars, and surgical or traumatic scars. It can be used on the delicate eyelid skin and around the mouth. It can be used to improve texture, wrinkles, and blotchiness on the neck, chest, arms and legs.
Fractional CO2 Laser resurfacing is a very effective treatment for overall skin rejuvenation by brightening and tightening the skin.
Dr. O'Connell has the newest, most precise and most innovative Fractional CO2 Laser on the market.
Patients will typically undergo a consultation with Dr. O'Connell to determine if Fractional CO2 Laser Resurfacing is the best treatment for the patient's goals. The patient will then be prescribed a topical lightening cream (that is sold at Laguna Beach Aesthetics) that the patient will apply daily for 2 weeks prior to the laser resurfacing treatment session. Topical anesthetics are used to numb treatment areas.
Dr. O'Connell will set the laser to the correct settings based on your skin type and goals. The session lasts approximately 20 minutes with minimal to no pain as you are numb.
Post Treatment
Healing takes three to 10 days, depending on the depth of the resurfacing. Moisturizer and sunscreen should be applied daily.
Side Effects:
- Swelling
- Burning sensation
- Itching
- Scarring
- Pigmentation issues
- Infection
- Bumps due to obstruction of sweat glands


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Ron Kelley is Chief Financial Officer (C.F.O) for Sweco Products Inc.
Ron carries out his role as C.F.O to ensure the growth and goals of the company. Ron started with Sweco Products, Inc. in March of 2010. It is through his commitment and dedication to the company from the Purchasing Manager to now C.F.O that he learned most every aspect of the company's operations. With his experience and hardworking nature, the vision and direction of the company will be sustained far into the future.


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Here are the top stories and upcoming coverage plans for Reuters text service as of 6 a.m. ET/10 a.m. GMT. For a full schedule of news and events, go to our editorial calendar on Reuters Connect here or on Media Express here
Hopes rise as two Koreas open liaison office on North's side of border
SEOUL (Reuters) - North and South Korea opened a liaison office on the North's side of their heavily militarized border on Friday, setting up a permanent channel of communication as part of a flurry of efforts to end their decades old rivalry.
Turkey's Erdogan says mulling election alliance with nationalists
ANKARA (Reuters) - Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said on Friday his AK Party would look into the possibility of forming an alliance with the nationalist MHP party for local elections in March 2019.
One dead, a dozen injured in gas blasts in Boston suburbs
ANDOVER, Mass. (Reuters) - Dozens of gas explosions killed at least one person, injured 12 more and forced thousands to evacuate from three communities north of Boston on Thursday.
Hurricane Florence deluges Carolinas ahead of landfall
WILMINGTON, N.C. (Reuters) - Rain, wind and rising floodwaters from Hurricane Florence swamped the Carolinas early on Friday as the massive storm crawled toward the coast, threatening millions of people with record rainfall and punishing surf.
FDA move on e-cigarettes means new risks for Fidelity funds
BOSTON (Reuters) - Fidelity Investments' bet on a privately held maker of e-cigarettes faces new risks after U.S. health regulators on Wednesday said they are considering a ban on flavored versions of the popular "vaping" products.
Takeda gets China's approval for $62 billion Shire purchase
Takeda Pharmaceutical Co Ltd said on Friday China approved its purchase of Shire Plc, the latest regulator to clear the $62 billion deal and bring the Japanese group closer to becoming a global top 10 drugmaker.
Hollywood stars Stone, Hill turn to TV in Netflix's 'Maniac'
LONDON (Reuters) - Actors Emma Stone and Jonah Hill join the list of Hollywood stars turning to television with Netflix's "Maniac", a dark comedy mini-series looking at human connection.
K-pop label faces fan, investor fury after firing dating artists
SEOUL (Reuters) - A South Korean record label's move to dump two K-pop artists who had declared their romantic relationship has sparked a major fan backlash on social media and knocked its share price lower.
Europe undaunted by Woods and Mickelson at Ryder Cup - Fleetwood
HONG KONG, Sept 14 (Reuters) - Ryder Cup debutant Tommy Fleetwood claims neither he nor his European team mates will be overawed by the presence of Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson in the United States line-up at the biennial trans-Atlantic head-to-head later this month.
Kante backs Loftus-Cheek to shine at Chelsea
Sept 14 (Reuters) - Midfielder Ruben Loftus-Cheek has the qualities to play more regularly for Chelsea in the Premier League and must continue improving to secure a spot in the starting XI, team mate N'Golo Kante has said.
Italian and Austrian far-right leaders hold news conference
Italian Deputy Prime Minister Matteo Salvini holds a joint news conference with Austrian Vice Chancellor Heinz-Christian Strache. Both men are heads of their respective far-right parties - Italy's League and Austria's Freedom Party.
14 Sep, 09:00 ET / 13:00 GMT
U.S. judge holds pre-trial hearing ahead of second Manafort trial
A U.S. judge will hear oral arguments over objections to exhibits that can be used in the second trial of President Donald Trump's ex-campaign manager Paul Manafort. Jury selection will begin Sept 17 and opening arguments will take place Sept 24.
14 Sep, 11:00 ET / 15:00 GMT
New York's Cuomo battles Cynthia Nixon in re-election bid for governor
Analysis of the Democratic nominating contest between New York Governor Andrew Cuomo and actress Cynthia Nixon for the governor office. Nixon's challenge is motivated in part by activists who believe Cuomo has been insufficiently progressive in his approach as the left flank of the Democratic party gains more clout.
14 Sep, 06:00 ET / 10:00 GMT
U.S. judge to review govt agreement over separated migrant families
The U.S. government will outline for a federal judge a recent agreement that will give immigrant families separated at the U.S. border a second chance at asylum, and may even allow some deported parents to return. Wednesday'd agreement with civil rights groups ends three lawsuits that challenged the Trump Administration's "zero tolerance" aimed at discouraging illegal immigration.
14 Sep, 16:00 ET / 20:00 GMT
WIDER IMAGE - South Sudan peace deal has yet to reach battle-scarred ghost town
South Sudan's President Salva Kiir and rebel groups may well have signed a peace agreement on Wednesday to end a civil war that has killed at least 50,000 people, but those who have fled the country's second largest city, a merchant hub turned ghost-town, are still fearful of going back.
14 Sep, 06:00 ET / 10:00 GMT
Super Typhoon Mangkhut forecast to hit Philippines main island
Super Typhoon Mangkhut is forecast to hit the Philippines overnight and pass through the northern tip of the main island of Luzon on Saturday with winds of 205 kph and gusts of 255 kph, affecting some 5.2 million people. Some coastal residents have been evacuated as authorities warn of storm surges and prepare for floods, landslides and heavy rains as Mangkhut heads towards southern China and Vietnam.
15 Sep
Venezuela resumes key domestic crude exports to Cuba amid refinery slump -documents
Venezuela in June resumed exporting a key crude to its political ally Cuba even as the South American nation's own refineries struggled with a lack of the same crude, according to internal documents from the state-run firm seen by Reuters.
14 Sep, 15:00 ET / 19:00 GMT
Fed's Evans speaks on economy
Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago President Charles Evans has lately been a reliable voice for gradual rate hikes, a change from his prior view that the Fed should be waiting longer before tightening policy. Any change from this influential voice on the policy-making panel as he speaks on current economic conditions and monetary policy before an event hosted by the Sweetwater Sound Company, in Fort Wayne, Ind.could be noteworthy.
14 Sep, 09:00 ET / 13:00 GMT
Texas Supreme Court decides whether to hear Credit Suisse's $360 mln appeal
The Texas Supreme Court will decide on Friday whether to hear an appeal by Credit Suisse Group AG over a fraud lawsuit related to the 2008 financial crisis by Dallas-based hedge fund Highland Capital Management. If the court rejects the Swiss bank's final legal recourse, Credit Suisse will have to pay Highland Capital $360 million.
14 Sep, 10:00 ET / 14:00 GMT
Former nuclear waste site set to become wildlife refuge in Colorado
Former nuclear weapons plant Rocky Flats northwest of Denver, which had decades of problems, is set to become a wildlife refuge on Sept. 15 after a multi-billion dollar EPA superfund cleanup.
15 Sep
Artist Nick Gentry uses obsolete technology to create portraits
Artist Nick Gentry creates portraits using photographic negatives, floppy discs, broken CDs and VHS cassettes. His work will be presented at Opera Gallery London in the joint exhibition 'Human Connection' with Korean artist Seo Young-Deok.
14 Sep, 07:00 ET / 11:00 GMT
Designer Pam Hogg presents collection at London Fashion Week Fashion designer Pam Hogg holds catwalk show for Spring/Summer 2019 line
14 Sep, 12:00 ET / 16:00 GMT
Designer Bora Aksu presents latest line at London Fashion Week
Fashion designer Bora Aksu holds catwalk show for Spring/Summer 2019 line
14 Sep, 08:00 ET / 12:00 GMT
Pope Francis visits Sicily to pay tribute to priest killed by the Mafia in 1993
Pope Francis visits the Sicilian capital, Palermo, to pay tribute to a priest who was killed by the Mafia in a tough Palermo neighborhood in 1993
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Country Superman Blake Shelton Confirms His Road Trip For Early 2018 :
Country music fans can rest a little easier now that they know that Blake Shelton will be on the road on tour in the early part of 2018. Tagging along with him in support is Brett Eldredge, Carly Pearce and Trace Adkins. Presently Blake's 2018 trek will begin on February 15th (Just after Valentine's Day) at the BOK Center in Tulsa, and continue on through mid-March where as of now, ends at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia. Dubbed as the 'Country Music Freaks Tour', we have a feeling that there will be many more dates and venues added on, they'll just be released in 'legs' or 'parts'. Some country music fans are looking at this as a travelling country music festival, with Blake Shelton headlining. No matter how you see it though, these shows should be big and popular.
Check out the latest list of Blake Shelton tour dates for his 2018 Fall tour. We've listed the schedule below along with links to look for tickets. Scroll down further and see the music videos we've found of Blake Shelton singing live.
- 2/15 at BOK Center in Tulsa, OK
- 2/16 at United Supermarkets Arena in Lubbock, TX
- 2/17 at Pan American Center in Las Cruces, NM
- 2/22 at Van Andel Arena in Grand Rapids, MI
- 2/23 at TaxSlayer Center in Moline, IL
- 2/24 at Scottrade Center in St. Louis, MO
- 3/2 at American Airlines Center in Dallas, TX
- 3/3 at CenturyLink Center in Bossier City, LA
- 3/8 at Philips Arena in Atlanta, GA
- 3/9 at Bon Secours Wellness Arena in Greenville, SC
- 9/30 at XL Center in Hartford, CT
- 3/10 at Greensboro Coliseum in Greensboro, NC
- 3/15 at Nationwide Arena in Columbus, OH
- 3/16 at Royal Farms Arena in Baltimore, MD
- 3/17 at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, PA
Music Video – Blake Shelton – "Gonna" | Live at the Grand Ole Opry
Music Video – Blake Shelton – "I'll Name The Dogs" (Official Music Video)
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An office is seen as a fairly safe place. It's indoors and not out on a construction site, for example. But even though it may seem like a safe place, it could always be safer. Let's take a look at a few ways you can make your office a safer place to work.
How many times have you tripped over something you left on the floor at your house? That's pretty common, but what about tripping over something in the office? Imagine a few papers laying on the ground and as you're walking, you slip and fall right on your back. Not only is there a risk of injury, there's a risk of not complying with safety standards. It's a good idea to keep the area clean, but it's also crucial to keep all private information out of sight. If there are confidential files sitting on the fax machine, anyone walking into the office can see that. The clean consciousness will help protect employees and the company as a whole.
Having security cameras installed inside and outside doesn't have to be seen as a way to "spy" on employees. Ensure your employees the cameras are not there to keep tabs on them, but simply to protect them. If your employees tend to get out of work late, it may be dark out. Sometimes, no matter where the business is located, it may be a little worrisome to walk to your car in the dark. The surveillance systems will be there as a tool to fend off criminals and keep everyone safe. It's a fact that about 67% of burglaries are avoided due to the installation of a surveillance system. Surveillance systems are also useful on the inside of a building in case of any potential accidents. If you're looking for what kind of enterprise security Seattle has to offer, check out Allied Fire and Security for more information.
Make sure that all of your employees, managers, supervisors, and other workers are all trained on what to do in an emergency. In case of a fire, everyone will know exactly how to evacuate the building. They will know which numbers to call if someone unwanted enters the building. They will also be aware of where to meet with everyone else once they are in a safe place.
While an office may not seem like an unsafe working environment, there are so many ways accidents can happen. Taking the steps above, like installing a business security system, and applying them in the workplace can help ensure complete safety.
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Just a quick note to point out that I was featured today on the incredibly useful and popular blog "Lifehacker."
Click here for the story. Lifehacker is where I usually search first when I want to know the optimal way to do anything with electronics, but they've recently branched into food and I hope to continue helping them with their articles.
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Serious Traffic Offenses
Most people don't think of traffic offenses as matters of criminal law. When you hear "traffic offense," you tend to think of speeding tickets or relatively minor moving violations such as running a red light or failing to yield properly.
And these definitely constitute the vast majority of traffic offenses in and around Baltimore. But there are other, much more serious traffic offenses that drivers can be charged with, and the sentences for these offenses can be severe.
If you've been accused of a serious traffic offense in the Baltimore, Maryland area, you should speak with our lawyers as soon as possible. Please call Cohen & Dwin, P.A today at 410-653-6000 for a consultation.
Examples of Serious Traffic Offenses
Society recognizes both the importance and danger of automotive transportation. That's why we license drivers and impose a set of rules and regulations on them- people need to get where they're going safely and efficiently.
Particularly flagrant violations of these laws are considered to be serious threats to the public safety, and they are punished accordingly. If you've been accused of a serious traffic offense, you can expect to face severe punishment, even including a prison sentence.
As such, your choice of lawyer is incredibly important. You need to find an experienced serious traffic lawyer to represent you and help you fight these charges.
Our attorneys have helped those accused of serious traffic offenses such as:
- Driving with a suspended license
- Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs
- Reckless driving (for example, particularly flagrant speeding or placing pedestrians at risk)
These are just a few examples of serious traffic offenses that you can face. And the consequences if convicted can be dire- sentences for these offenses include loss of your driver's license, huge fines and even prison sentences.
The specific sentence you face will, of course, depend on the circumstances of your case. But rest assured, you will need skilled legal counsel to represent you. Cohen & Dwin's lawyers can provide you with the representation you have the right to as a criminal defendant.
If you are seeking experienced legal help after being accused of a serious traffic offense, you should speak with our lawyers about your case. Please call Cohen & Dwin, P.A today at 410-653-6000 for a consultation.


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Inflatable Car Seat Mattress
Turn your back seat of your car into a comfortable bed with this ingenious inflatable air mattress. Quick and simple to inflate with the supplied 12V Electric Air Pump. This universal size portable mattress turns the backseat of your car into a good size bed and comes with two small inflatable pillows!
Sometimes, all you want to do is get in your car and drive off in to the hills. No more unpredictable roadside hotels or uncomfortable lay-by naps.
Made from durable PVC and topped with a cosy comfortable flocking the mattress fits most cars and packs away easily in the supplied carry bag when not in use.
The Electric Air Pump is simple to use, just plug into your cigarette lighter socket and inflate.
If your tent is having a malfunction during a storm you might prefer to be sleeping comfortably and safely on a dry bed in the privacy of your car, the inflatable backseat car mattress is a handy standby to have.
- Inflates in seconds
- Heavy duty PVC construction
- Baffled for back support
- Pump and repair kit included
- Comes in handy carry bag
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MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The University of Dallas softball team fell twice on Saturday, dropping a 6-0 final to host Huntingdon College and then being walked off on by Mount St. Joseph University 3-2 in the neutral site matchup.
After being shutout for 13 innings, Julie Duenas (Houston, Texas) put the Crusaders on the board and in front, 2-1, with a home run to drive in Bri Torres (Cypress, Texas). It was not enough, as the Lions rallied back in the bottom half of the seventh to win on a single by Sarah Miller through the left side.
(Game 1 Information)
Team scores: Dallas (0), Huntingdon (6)
Team Records: Dallas (3-2), Huntingdon (5-2)
Pitcher Records: W) Hunt (4-0), L) Rasmussen (2-1)
A pair of three-run innings was more than enough to lift the Hawks to a six-run shutout over Dallas. An error started the home first inning with Alyssa Singleterry reaching. After stealing second, UD starter Paige Rasmussen (El Campo, Texas) got two outs with balls hit in the air, but then got tagged for an RBI single by Annie Nolan and two-run homer by Kaci Cochran.
In the fourth, Singleterry drove in two more runs with a single through the right side. McKenzie Ridgeway added a single through the other side of the infield to complete the final tally.
Dallas was only outhit 6-5, but the home team took advantage of a pair of errors and were able to get the hits when needed. The top four hitters in the lineup: Torres, Caitlynn Stevenson (Henderson, Nev.), Liz Cordova (Oklahoma City, Okla.), and Duenas registered all the base knocks for the Crusaders. Duenas had a multi-hit game.
Rasmussen was saddled with the loss going six complete innings and allowing two earned runs. She walked four, struck out two, and was responsible for one of the defensive errors that came in the fourth.
Cochran had the lone multi-hit game for Huntingdon, with one of those counting for a round-tripper. Singleterry added a pair of walks and steals to her offensive line. Madison Hunt hurled a complete game shutout, scattering five hits, walking none, and fanning six. An error in the third inning on a Torres single allowed her to reach third, but was the only runner in scoring position Hunt had to deal with all game.
(Game 2 Information)
Team scores: Dallas (2), Mount St. Joseph (3)
Team Records: Dallas (3-3), Mount St. Joseph (1-0)
Pitcher Records: W) McCool (1-0), L) Campo (1-2)
Both teams posted five blank innings with limited chances at getting on the board. Dallas starter Karina Campo (Georgetown, Texas) retired the first six batters before running into a first and third jam in the third inning. She got a pop out and fielded a groundout back to her to keep things scoreless. She sat the Lions down in order in the fourth and had them strand two in the fifth on a strikeout looking before trouble happened in the sixth.
Brooke Otto doubled and advanced to third on a groundout. Miller drove her in with a sacrifice fly.
Dallas tallied three hits in the contest and had two prior to Duenas going deep for the first time this season and career. Torres led off the inning with one of the team's two walks in the game.
The Lions responded with Katie Tarter singling to reach first. A sacrifice bunt pushed her to scoring position. After a hit by pitch put Alaina Maddy on, another grounder put the tying and winning runs in scoring position with two away. Two walks helped push the second run in that knotted the score, and then Miller came up with the winning RBI.
Mackenzie Tano (Wylie, Texas) doubled for the Crusaders other extra-base hit, while Campo also posted the team's other knock. Campo took the hard-luck loss after allowing six hits, three runs and four walks. She also struck out four.
Six different players for the Lions tallied hits. Tarter reached base three times with a hit and two walks. Savannah Sturgill posted the other ribbie with the bases-loaded walk. Brianna Kauf received a no decision as the starter in the circle. She didn't allow a run on two hits, while walking and striking out one. Kamryn McCool surrendered the long ball and walk, but would get credited the win, after the Lions came back to open their campaign with a victory.
The Lions have edged Dallas 3-2 in all three meetings in the all-time series.
Dallas will play these same teams tomorrow but in reverse order. The Crusaders play Mount St. Joseph at 10 a.m., with the weekend slate closing against Huntingdon College around 12 p.m.


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Sofa Plupp – Flexible Furniture
Removing or adding, flexibility is key to the sofa furniture "Plupp" designed by Kati Meyer. This is the futuristic sofa model of the company Brühl imagination. The highlight of "Plupp" are the many slot options, with the assistance of the flexible, padded backrests almost limitless combine. The futuristic plastic furniture designed by designer Kati Meyer-Brühl loads both for sitting, or lying lounges. Flexibility is important, because even the basic building block upon which the lean rest can be selected according to taste.


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You may have seen many Olympic athletes or professional althetes wearing a neon tape on various parts of their bodies. This bright neon athletic tape called KinesioTape, and has made headlines as it has been used by athletes from almost every country and across almost every sport!
This innovative athletic tape has actually been around for decades but has just recently gained popularity in its treatment of a variety of muscle and joint related conditions. KinesioTaping is designed to facilitate the body's natural healing process by assisting with lymphatic dranage while providing support to the muscles and joint with proprioceptive feedback. It avoids restricting the joint's range of motion and provides extended soft tissue manipulation, helping to prolong the benefits of manual therapy administered within a clinical setting.
Dr. Shaun and Dr. Jen often use KinesioTape to address shoulder, knee and ankle injuries, back complaints and assist with postural corrections. In addition, both doctors have been trained to use kinesio tape to help reduce the strain and discomfort that is often experienced during pregnancy.


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Did two US teen killers stab their friend to death because she saw them have sex? Victim, 16, 'alluded on Twitter to the lesbian tryst during a sleepover'
- Rachel Shoaf, 17, of Morgantown, West Virginia and her friend, Sheila Eddy, lured 16-year-old Skylar Neese from home, stabbed her to death and dumped her body in the Pennsylvania woods
- Shoaf told police they committed the July 2012 murder 'because they didn't want to be friends with Skylar anymore'
- Skylar Nesse wrote in her journal she had seen Sheila and Rachel have sex at a sleepover
- The 16-year-old honor student wrote tweets alluding to a secret she had been keeping prior to her death
- Eddy kept up a stream of inane tweets following the brutal murder, wishing friends happy birthday and chatting about TV
- In November 2012, Eddy tweeted: 'No one on this earth can handle me and rachel if you think you can you're wrong'
Two teenage girls from West Virginia who were handed lengthy prison sentences last year in the stabbing death of their best friend had repeatedly claimed they killed 16-year-old Skylar Neese simply because they didn't like her anymore.
But the contents of Skylar's personal diary suggest that the straight-A student may have known a salacious secret about her two friends and was threatening to reveal it.
Rachel Shoaf, along with her friend Sheila Eddy, lured Neese out of her house in July 2012, before stabbing her multiple times and hiding her body in a Pennsylvania wood.
Did she know too much? It has been suggested that Skylar Neese, 16 (left), was killed in 2012 by her friends Sheila Eddy and Rachel Shoef (right) because they feared she would tell about their lesbian tryst
'Dark secret': Skylar allegedly wrote in her diary (pictured) that during a sleepover in her house she walked in on Sheila and Rachel having sex together
Taunt: In June 2012, Skylar sent out this tweet, possibly reminding her friends that she knew about their sexual relationship
Skylar may have sealed her fate with a couple of tweets alluding to a secret she had been keeping
It was not until six months later that the accomplices finally confessed to the savage murder and led officers to the remote location where Skylar's body had been concealed.
When interviewed by police, Rachel, a high school drama star, told investigators that she and Sheila stabbed Skylar to death because they no longer liked her as a friend.
But according to a new book 'Pretty Little Killers,' which details the horrific murder, the girls may have been scared that Skylar was planning to out them as a lesbian couple.
The lesbian affair theory has been detailed by the authors of the new book 'Pretty Little Killers'
This theory was repeated on Friday's episode of 20/20 on ABC dedicated to the shocking case.
In her diary obtained by authors Daleen Berry and Geoffrey Fuller, Skylar Neese reportedly wrote in graphic detail about walking in on Sheila and Rachel having sex during a sleepover in her home.
And in the weeks after the incident, the 16-year-old University High student apparently made sure her friends were aware that she knew their secret.
'Just know I know,' Skylar tweeted on one occasion, while on another she wrote about her desire to tell 'everything' to everyone - if she thought she could get away with it.
However, neither Skylar's parents nor police investigators have embraced the idea that Shoef and Eddy murdered Skylar in cold blood just to stop her from speaking out about their alleged sexual tryst.
Mary Neese, Skylar's mother, told ABC's 20/20 that her daughter had many gay and lesbian friends, and she would not have taunted someone because of their sexual preference.
On their part, investigators involved in the case got the impression from their interactions with Shoef and Eddy that the teens stabbed Neese 'for the thrill of it' and to see if they could get away with murder.
When they finally confessed to the crime long after Skylar's disappearance, the two accomplices said they had planned the friend's murder in science class, discussing in detail which weapon to use and where to hide the body.
Before that fateful night on July 6, Shoef and Eddy bought cleaning supplies and tools for digging. The girls then stashed several knives in their hooded sweatshirts and drove to Skylar's home, according to police.
Eddy and Shoaf lured Skylar out of her ground-floor bedroom in Star City and took her to a secluded spot across state lines to Pennsylvania.
Dismayed: Skylar's parents, Mary and Dave Neese, said in the days after their daughter's disappearance, Sheila came to their house looking distraught and asked to sit in her friend's room
All smiles: This photo was allegedly taken just a day after the murder showing Rachel (right) looking carefree at the beach with a friend
The trio spent some time smoking marijuana in the woods. When Skylar got up to grab a lighter, Shoef and Eddy trailed her with knives at the ready, and on count three they began stabbing her.
The 16-year-old tried to run away, by Rachel tackled her to the ground, and one of the teens then slashed her jugular vein.
All along, the plan was to bury Skylar's body, but the ground proved too hard. So, according to authorities, the girls covered their murdered former friend with branches and left her in a wooded area for months.
As Skylar's distraught parents, police and the entire community were frantically searching for the missing girl, Sheila kept up a disturbingly normal social media presence.
On July 7, 2012, just a day after she and Shoaf killed Miss Neese, Eddy tweeted a 'happy birthday' message to a friend.
Eddy kept up a steady stream of tweets about watching Law And Order on TV, doing homework and going to parties, according to the new episode of ABC's 20/20 that aired Friday.
She also tweeted about how close her friendship was with Shoaf, writing: 'no one on this earth can handle me and rachel is you think you can you're wrong.'
But away from social media, Sheila played the role of a heartbroken friend, going to the Neeses' home to spend time with her parents.
In retrospect, what stood out – and horrified - Skylar's parents the most is the time when Eddy came over and asked to sit on the missing girl's bed.
Tribute: Sheila Eddy posted this tribute to Skylar Neese (on the left in each photo) on Twitter in March 2013 before being arrested for her murder
Eddy posted this message months after she and friend Rachel Shoaf murdered 16-year-old Skylar Neese
In the 20/20 interview, Mrs Neese described how her daughter's killer wept in Skylar's room. The mother even sat down next to her and comforted her, gently rubbing her back.
'Oh my Lord, and we believed that garbage,' Mrs Neese said.
Dave Neese added: 'Skylar trusted those two little witches and it cost her life.'
When investigators questioned the Neeses about their daughter's circle of friends, Dave Neese asked police to leave Sheila alone.
From one police interview to the next, Shoef and Eddy repeated the same version of events, insisting that they did not take Skylar on a ride away from Star City on the night the went missing.
The first clue came when police obtained surveillance video from the night of July 6 showing Sheila's car driving away from the town towards the Pennsylvania border, which directly contracted Shoef and Eddy's perfectly rehearsed story.
Sheila Eddy volunteered to take a lie detector test, which police said she failed. When it was Rachel's turn to face the polygraph, the high school drama star jumped out of her father's moving car on the way to the test.
Cold-hearted: The girls told police they just didn't like Skylar anymore
Duplicity: Mary and Dave Neese welcomed Sheila Eddy into their home after Skylar's disappearance and even comforted her as she sobbed in her 'friend's room
Meanwhile, the Neese family and the girls' friends started putting pressure on the duo to come clean about the night of Skyler's disappearance.
In January 2013, six months after Skyler vanished without a trace, 16-year-old Rachel had a nervous breakdown and had to be sent to a psychiatric hospital. Upon her release, she headed straight to police.
'The first words out of her mouth were, '"We stabbed her,"' an investigator working the missing person case recalled.
A few days later, Sheila Eddy was back on Twitter, posting messages about watching her favorite TV shows.
In March, authorities announced that the remains found belonged to Skylar Neese. Even then, Eddy was still keeping up the act.
She posted a picture montage of the girls together with the message: 'Rest easy Skylar, you'll ALWAYS be my best friend.'
She then tweeted that it was the 'worst day of my whole life'.
For a time, Eddy refused to cooperate with the investigation. Police decided to put a wire on Rachel hoping to incriminate her accomplice, but Sheila said nothing during their encounter.
Eddy tweeted this message shortly before her arrest for the murder of Skylar Neese. Fellow murderer Rachel Shoaf had already admitted to police that the girl's decided to count to three and then stab the 16-year-old
Eddy posted a stream of inane messages to her Twitter account in the months after she fatally stabbed her 'best friend' Skylar Neese
Eddy posted happy birthday greetings to a friend the day after she and Shoaf murdered Skylar Neese and left her body in the woods
Days after Rachel Shoaf admitted to killing her friend Skylar Neese along with Eddy, the latter was back on Twitter posting messages about TV
A break in the case came when police officers found traces of blood in Sheila Eddy's car. A DNA test confirmed the blood was Skylar's.
That same day, Eddy was arrested in the parking lot of a Cracker Barrel restaurant in front of her mother.
On March 30, 2013, just before she was taken into custody, Eddy tweeted: 'We really did go on three.'
Eddy pleaded guilty to first-degree murder and was sentenced in January to life as part of a plea agreement that makes her eligible for parole after 15 years.
Shoaf, 17, pleaded guilty last May to second-degree murder in the July 2012 slaying. She'll be eligible for parole after 10 years.
During her sentencing, a tearful Rachel read a statement from the stand apologizing to Skylar's parents, but Mary and Dave Neese did not believe a word she said.
Rachel Shoaf pleaded guilty to murdering her friend Skylar Neese in July 2012 for no apparent reason other than she didn't want to be friends with her anymore. She was sentenced to 30 years in March (pictured)
Sheila Eddy, pictured in court in October, was sentenced to life in prison for the murder of her friend in March this year
'You don't apologize for murdering somebody in cold blood,' the father told 20/20.
Eddy refused to address the court other than to say 'guilty' - something that Mr Neese found 'unacceptable' at the time.
Dave Neese now only has one thing to say to his daughter's killers: 'Rot in hell.'
Sheila and Rachel could be released from prison on good behavior by the time they are in their 30s.
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Where Fox News goes from here
My most enduring memory of the election night coverage was Karl Rove, on Fox News, clutching sheets of paper and reciting numbers that appeared to be totally free of context. He was insisting, in the face of numerous network calls, including Fox itself, of Ohio for Obama, that the race was too close to call.
He did that in 2000, of course, when he was George W. Bush's campaign adviser. The state was Florida and we all know how that worked out - vindication for Rove and the presidency for his candidate. So he was trying the same thing, as the guy his super PAC had supported was going down in flames.
Same strategy, different facts. I didn't see Rove on the air after that.
I watched on three channels - MSNBC with Rachel Maddow, a cast of a thousand liberals and one token (not very) Republican; Fox with its rotating gaggle of dyspeptic commentators; and PBS, with Judy Woodruff and Gwen Ifill trying to keep it fair and balanced although, on this night, the facts had a liberal bias.
PBS was ultimately the most fun. Mark Shields was appropriately wonky, and I like wonky in my election coverage. David Brooks was earnest, and the usual gaggle of "presidential historians" puffed on their invisible pipes and offered wisdom. Plus, no commercials!
It was all very collegial in the TV coverage, very much a throwback to earlier eras when returns were slower to come in. The odd, long wait for the concession speech gave everyone a chance to bloviate about their hobby horses. "This is my hobby horse; isn't he lovely? See how I stroke him."
Not great television, but at least it wasn't too tedious, because Obama had won, there was no more tension in the room - my room or their rooms - and everybody felt it OK to giggle a little, except on Fox, where there was little giggling that I saw.
You had to wonder about Fox. This is the third presidential election in which Fox has been a major player, and the Democrats have won two of them. A combination of big money and big propaganda was supposed to carry the day for Romney and the Republicans, but it didn't.
Could it be that the Fox model has played out? Could it be that the lack of civility and grace, the embrace of the most extreme candidates as long as they were Republicans, indeed, the whole idea behind Roger Ailes' brainchild - a pimping station for the far right - may be politically bankrupt?
Perhaps not financially bankrupt; it seems supported by its advertisers very nicely. It could go on for quite some time. The question is: Is it hurting the very people it's supposed to be helping? Does the existence of this high-profile echo chamber deafen candidates to what the electorate is actually saying?
Obama fought an intensive, expensive, sophisticated campaign. He outorganized the Republicans once again. He was on the ground in the swing states way before Romney even had a real organization. I think he won a politically smart race. It wasn't about hope and change; it was about votes and numbers.
But still - despite Fox News telling us how unpopular Obamacare was, the polls showed differently. People appreciate universal health care, or as close as they can get to it. They don't want to hear about "socialism," which was a mantra in Republican Party circles but nowhere else.
The language that Fox News used when it talked about immigration, "anchor babies" and the like, is not really rhetoric that's going to work, as Latinos voted, and voted for Obama. Fox News insisted on defending GOP candidates who offered various bizarre views of rape, as women voted in higher numbers for Obama than Romney - and the GOP candidates in question lost their Senate bids.
Mitt Romney's concession speech was brief, gracious and humble. He said nothing to feed the crazies in his own party. Later, his website streamed President Obama's victory speech - classy move. He seemed to be returning to Mitt I, the moderate governor of Massachusetts.
Suppose Romney had run as Mitt I all the way along. Suppose he had taken the president on in the economic sphere and hadn't promised so vigorously to gut Obamacare. Suppose that guy had run? If he had made it through the primaries, he might have had a very real shot at election.
Could a moderate Republican get nominated in the era of Fox News? I don't think so. And as long as that's so, Fox News hurts the GOP.
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A Connecticut gun shop owner said he sold one gun several years ago to Nancy Lanza, the mother of the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooter, and is "appalled" that it might have been used in the shootings.
David LaGuercia owns Riverview Gun Sales in East Windsor, about 65 miles northeast of Friday's shootings in Newtown. The Agawam, Massachusetts resident said in a statement on Wednesday that his heart goes out to the victims and their families and he's cooperating with law enforcement officials.
Authorities said Adam Lanza used an assault rifle legally owned by his mother, who he fatally shot at their home, to kill 20 students and six staff members at the school before killing himself with one of her handguns.
LaGuercia's wife, Shelley Clemens, said they don't remember which gun Nancy Lanza bought from their shop.


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I've decided to do my Quilt Market blog posts a little differently this year; instead of posting Quilt Market pics back in May (which is when the most recent Quilt Market was held, in Portland), I figured it might be more fun to see the fabrics and booths WHEN they are available. That way you don't have to wait three months until you can go out and buy them! Since most of the fabrics that were shown at Quilt Market this year had July and August release dates, it seemed like it might be fun to show them off on the blog now that they're hitting shops or already available. How does that sound?
Let's start with one of my favorite designers (and friend!), Rashida Coleman-Hale. I am a huge fan of Rashida's designs, and I've already sewn with a number of the Tsuru fabrics already, including one of my favorite Washi Dresses to date. Her new line, Koi, is just as amazing and is now arriving in shops (as of this week, I think)! These pics show her amazing booth at Quilt Market Portland, complete with bits of color, the sweetest samples sewn up in Tsuru and Koi, and a vintage newsprint wall. I understand the newsprint concept was completely impromptu, after her initial wall plan fell through. I loved the effect of the yellowed newsprint on the walls!
This booth showed both her Tsuru and Koi lines, and Rashida had swatches of voile in the booth as well (Koi will be printed in a few prints on canvas AND voile, in addition to the main quilting cotton line…woot!!).
As you can see, I coordinated well with the Tsuru chair.
Love this girl!!! And love the new line. Koi is available now in online and local fabric shops — you can check the sponsor links on my blog for Koi and Tsuru (which is still around in certain prints here and there)! You can see the whole line over at Cloud 9 as well.


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Responsibilities include but not limited to:
Administrative support in such areas as:
- production team meetings
- job buyouts
- Bookkeeping experience
- data auditing
- reviewing timesheets and job cost
- information gathering
- Excel Spreadsheets and graphs
- And other duties as assigned by your manager.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- 2 – 4 years of experience in a similar position within the construction industry preferred.
- Excellent computer skills especially in Microsoft Office – Word, Excel, & Outlook.
- Good organizational and time management skills.
- Excellent follow through and follow-up skills.
- Ability to work in a fast paced environment.
- Must be friendly and outgoing.
- Prior experience in construction preferred.
To apply for this position, go to: http://disaster-kleenup-specialists-inc.careerplug.com/j/03btei
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I always feel SO bad neglecting my blog! Life has been just a little too busy lately though! I really need to get better at blogging, especially to help document this very special time in my life! If you would like to follow me on Instagram, I post pics and stuff everyday ;) You can keep up with me on a daily basis there!
I'm super excited about getting a new chalkboard to practice on! I love seeing people use their creativity with chalkboard signs! I plan on using some at our reception for the signature drink menu and favor table! I practiced a Mother's Day sample yesterday! Why do y'all think?
Tuesday, April 16, 2013
Thursday, April 4, 2013
Wedding Wednesday - Engagement Pics
I hope everyone is having a fantastic week!! I know I'm a day behind on Wedding Wednesday and hopefully you'll forgive me :)
I am so excited because Andy and I received a few of our engagement pictures the other day!! I want to share a few of them with you!! Just a peek ;) Are you ready?
I am so excited because Andy and I received a few of our engagement pictures the other day!! I want to share a few of them with you!! Just a peek ;) Are you ready?
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Monday, April 1, 2013
Easter 2013
Here's some pics that sum up our Easter as an engaged couple! If you follow me on Instagram then you've probably seen these already! Saturday morning Andy and I had a play date with sweet Rob and gave him his Easter prizes! Andy and I spent the afternoon in Montgomery where I had tons of fun in Williams Sonoma and World Market! We also went to an organic and healthy supermarket called EarthFare and found some yummy snacks! Sunday was spent worshiping our Lord and spending time with family! How was your Easter weekend?
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Our collegiate experience through Delta Zeta provides lifetime friendship, academic achievement, opportunities for personal development and participation in community service. Members find that Delta Zeta not only enriches their lives, but it allows them to enrich the lives of those around them.
If you are interested in joining Delta Zeta, we encourage you to get to know some of our sisters. Visit the UTD Delta Zeta Facebook page or contact our VP of Membership Bahar Tarighi at firstname.lastname@example.com for more information.
Formal recruitment takes place in the fall, a few weeks after the semester begins. To learn more about sorority recruitment at The University of Texas at Dallas, visit the College Panhellenic Council page. You can also sign up for recruitment here.
If you would like, you may submit a Letter of Recommendation at the Delta Zeta National website.
For Parents
College sororities historically have supported young women during this important transition. Delta Zeta is a dynamic and progressive organization that has responded to many challenges and maintained our positive influence on thousands of young women across North America. Our members go on to lead successful lives, enriched by their sorority experience.
How will joining a Delta Zeta chapter now benefit your daughter now and after college? Joining the Delta Zeta chapter at The University of Texas at Dallas not only gives your daughter the support to grow, but also connects your daughter to leaders on campus. Members have high esteem and seek high scholarship, promote cultural interests, participate in campus activities, experience group interaction, provide service to others, cultivate friendships and continually strive to improve themselves. The lifetime friendships your daughter will make through her chapter lasts into post-college years. Membership is a lifelong experience. Joining now is an investment in a member's future. You are invited to visit the Delta Zeta National Website for more information on how fraternal life and its leadership lessons can benefit your daughter.


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Things are moving forward in the ALE 2016 organisation. Already, a great diversity of people answer to our call as shown below, but we need more.
What is it?
If you do not know yet about the Agile Lean Europe event, here a few tips.
- ALE is a event for practitioners, meaning people who already practice agile methodologies like developers, modern CEO, teachers, leaders, etc.
- Sharing ideas and solving problems are the ALE mains goals: people can propose topics where they share their experience, other can ask to solve a problem the can't alone
- The event formats helps the participants to share, propose more than an usual well define listening to speakers chosen by the event organisers
- Most of the program will be defined during the conference because the good topics are those who interest the participants. So we will have a big paper board and at the beginning of the day, those who have topics to propose will stick post-it on available session slot. Multiple sessions will be run at the same time. No worries if you don't have a topic/question, let participate the session that interest you most.
How to plan your participation?
If you didn't register yet, please go to the ALE2016 website and click on "Ticket" at the upper right. Then proceed as usual online.
We recommend the hotel Ibis Styles Paris Massena on Booking.com regarding the price and the proximity to the event venue.
Kids and Spouse program
I will be be part to the program dedicated to those who are coming with the participants. If your husband or wife will participate to ALE and you want to be there with your family, please join us.
If you don't feel comfortable to come or have more question, please contact me. You can also read others post on the ALE16 website.


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Over the decades of practice, Archive DS has completed hundreds of architectural and urban design projects in North America, from coast to coast, with particular emphasis in the Lake Belt Region and Metropolitan Detroit.
The following is a selection of notable and recent projects.
Designing an Urban Place within an Historic Icon
Another important design driver for the project was the goal of sensitively integrating the redeveloped cafe into the incredible lobby of one of Detroit most treasured structures, the Albert Kahn-designed Fisher Building. Lastly, the Archive DS team was inspired by the transforming City of Detroit and had a strong intention of connecting the cafe design to local initiatives and artisans wherever possible.
Three design prioirites for the space that drove the concept and its implementation:
1. Functional and Branding Requirements for the Creation of a "Third Place" Cafe -
2. The Desire to Integrate into the Lobby of Detroit's Historically Iconic Fisher Building -
3. To Connect and Contribute to the Rapidly Transforming City of Detroit
The team focused on the following outcomes:
• Prepare a vision for a healthy, revitalized Downtown to serve as a template for other Downtown spaces;
• Restore a walkable urban fabric to one of America's great industrial cities with high quality public spaces;
• Identify options for the Phoenix Center (the city's former event center/ municipal parking deck), 'Lot9' (the city's primary surface parking facility), and other key sites;
• Create a transit-ready southern district of Downtown with the potential to become a regional multi-modal transport hub and a catalyst for transit- oriented development; and
• Outline short-term interventions and long-term aspirations.
Prime Consultant: DPZ Partners
• The furniture, connections, and exposed construction elements
• The lacquer finish and sweeping curves of the back wall and sales counter representing the metallic prominent elements from early automotive design.
• Car part fixtures
• Automotive tee shirts and graphic design.
• Signage made with a chrome finish to evoke classic car design.


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On November 15, 1996 activist and founder of the Cincinnati Homeless Coalition, buddy gray, was killed by a guy that buddy had helped get into housing. buddy had opened the drop inn center shelter by taking over a public building and worked as its executive director. He started a development corporation to try to get homeless and low income people into any redevelopment strategy. This is the post card that Bonnie sent out to mark the death of her partner, buddy.
A mentally ill man entered the shelter and shot gray six times then sat and waited for the police to show up. Most felt that buddy had become the focal point of anger and resentment in the community. He had pushed the community to open the shelter after a friend had frozen to death on the streets of Cincinnati. He was pushing against the millions of dollars pouring into Over the Rhine to redevelop the neighborhood as an artist and education center. This made him a target because he was perceived as holding back neighborhood progress. Many in the community felt that a mentally ill man who was helped into his apartment by staff at the Drop Inn Center focused all his demons on this one person that the community was blaming for the poverty in the neighborhood. Developers wanted to move the Drop Inn shelter and the other social services in order to build a school of the arts in the neighborhood. Many were blaming buddy for their misery just as today there is a misplaced blaming of immigrants.
We live in a similarly divisive time in America. We are seeing a rash of hate crimes on mosques, women in hajabs, and barristas at Starbucks. There is a great deal of anger in a deeply divided country. The Election of 2016 was full of hate like we have never seen before. It exposed a lot of resentment and anxiety that exists in the United States. There is a search for an enemy for why wages have stagnated, no safety net, the middle class is shrinking, and a generation that is not going to be better than their parents. We have selected immigrants, Muslims, trade deals and elites as the reason for all the nation's problems. But it is not a stretch to see that homeless people could be a target in this divided country. There are so many who do not understand homeless people and are afraid that they could become a homeless person, they may strike out at this fragile group who are exposed outside everyday. There are going to be many social justice individuals who will be viewed as the enemy for protecting individual rights or protecting these "targets" for hate.
We have to learn from the death of buddy gray. Hate can kill people. If we are shielding immigrants from government intrusion into the privacy rights of its citizens, we need to be careful. If we are protecting fragile populations from bullies, there is always a backlash. There are a lot of untreated mentally ill people out there who feed off anger and hate in our country. We have to all be aware of who is around and we have to pay attention to the signs. We cannot be as confrontational and cannot become a target in our community. If people start personalizing the argument, it may be necessary to step back for our own safety and the safety of our families. Social Justice types are not going to be that popular in the middle of America where we are most divided. We need to be careful in the next few years.
Brian Davis
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Lesson 4: Adding a Table to the Report (Reporting Services)
After the dataset is defined, you can start designing the report. You create a report layout by dragging and dropping data regions, text boxes, images, and other items that you want to include in your report to the design surface.
Items that contain repeated rows of data from underlying datasets are called data regions. A basic report will have only one data region, but you can add more, for example, if you want to add a chart to your tabular report. After you add a data region, you can add fields to the data region.
To add a Table data region and fields to a report layout
In the Toolbox, click Table, and then click on the design surface and drag the mouse. Report Designer draws a table data region with three columns in the center of the design surface.
The Toolbox may appear as a tab on the left side of the Report Data pane. To open the Toolbox, move the pointer over the Toolbox tab. If the Toolbox is not visible, from the View menu, click Toolbox.
In the Report Data pane, expand the AdventureWorksDataset dataset to display the fields.
Drag the Date field from the Report Data pane to the first column in the table.
When you drop the field into the first column, two things happen. First, the data cell will display the field name, known as the field expression, in brackets:
[Date]. Second, a column header value is automatically added to Header row, just above the field expression. By default, the column is the name of the field. You can select the Header row text and type a new name.
Drag the Order field from the Report Data pane to the second column in the table.
Drag the Product field from the Report Data pane to the third column in the table.
Drag the Qty field to the right edge of the third column until you get a vertical cursor and the mouse pointer has a plus sign [+]. When you release the mouse button, a fourth column is created for
Add the LineTotal field in the same way, creating a fifth column.
The column header is Line Total. Report Designer automatically creates a friendly name for the column by splitting LineTotal into two words.
The following diagram shows a table data region that has been populated with these fields: Date, Order, Product, Qty, and Line Total.
Preview Your Report
Previewing a report enables you to view the rendered report without having to first publish it to a report server. You will probably want to preview your report frequently during design time. Previewing the report will also run validation on the design and data connections so you can correct errors and issues before publishing the report to a report server.
To preview a report
Click the Preview tab. Report Designer runs the report and displays it in Preview view.
The following diagram shows part of the report in Preview view.
Notice that the currency (in the Line Total column) has six places after the decimal, and the date has includes a time stamp. You're going to fix that formatting in the next lesson.
On the File menu, click Save All to save the report.
Next Steps
You have successfully added a Table data region to your report, added fields to the data region, and previewed your report. Next, you will format column headers and date and currency values. See Lesson 5: Formatting a Report (Reporting Services).
See Also
Tables (Report Builder and SSRS)
Dataset Fields Collection (Report Builder and SSRS)


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Letters to the Editor
Stop the lottery
I was glad to read the Texas lottery may be phased out by the state Legislature ("Lawmaker panel will soon review Texas lottery," Sunday).
As a Christian, I am opposed to all state-sponsored forms of gambling.
Those who most frequently spend money on the lotteryare often those who can least afford it. Imagine how many fewer children would go hungry if the lottery were eliminated. Rather than buying lottery tickets, credit card debt could be paid; savings could gain interest. The lottery is a self-selected tax on the poor.
Though replacing lottery revenue is a question I can't answer, I believe elimination of the lottery would promote the most good for the people of Texas.
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The company, which had filed its draft red herring prospectus (DRHP) with Sebi on February 1 for launching the IPO, received clearance from the regulator on March 10, according to the latest update.
The IPO comprises fresh issue of shares aggregating up to Rs 430 crore and offer for sale of 11.36 lakh shares held by its promoters Dilip Suryavanshi and Devendra Jain, and private equity fund BanyanTree Growth Capital.
The proceeds of the issue will be used for repayment and pre-payment of certain portion of term loans to meet working capital requirements and other corporate purposes.
Dilip Buildcon is one of the leading private sector road-focused EPC contractors in India.
Axis Capital Ltd, IIFL Holdings, JM Financial Institutional Securities and PNB Investment Services are the book running lead managers to the issue.
The shares are proposed to be listed on the BSE and the National Stock Exchange (NSE).
This is the company's second attempt to hit the capital markets. In March last year, the company had filed draft papers with the regulator in order to raise Rs 650 crore through an IPO.
It had received approval from Sebi in June 2015, but the company decided to withdraw the draft papers in January and file fresh papers. It, however, did not disclose the reasons for the withdrawal.


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What is a parish or town council?
There are over 8,700 parish and town councils representing around 16 million people across England. They form the most local level of government and cover many rural and urban areas.
What powers and duties do they have?
Parish Councils have a variety of powers and duties, all of which impact directly on the community.
The degree to which they need to exercise these depends on the nature of the community, for example urban or rural.
It also varies dependent on the services provided by other authorities, e.g. Milton Keynes Council and bodies such as the Park's Trust. In some cases, e.g. litter bins, it is shared.
In short, it's not always easy to understand who does what; who owns which litter bin!
If you're not sure if it's us, please ask us.
Below is the full list. We've highlighted in bold italics those that our Parish Council is most actively focused on.
• Allotments
• Burial Grounds, Cemeteries, Churchyards and Crematoria
• Bus Shelters
• Bye-laws – the power to make bye-laws concerning:baths and washhouses (swimming pools), cycle parks, mortuaries and pleasure grounds
• Clocks – public clocks can be provided and must be maintained
• Community Centres, Conference Centres, Halls, Public Buildings
• Drainage – of ditches and ponds
• Entertainment and public Art
• Footpaths
• General Spending – parish councils can spend a limited amount of money on anything they deem of benefit to the community that is not covered by the other specific responsibilities described in this list
• Gifts – parish councils may accept gifts
• Highways – lighting, parking places, right to enter into discussions about new roads and road widening, consent of parish council required for diversion or discontinuation of highway, traffic signs and other notices, tree planting and verge maintenance
• Land – acquisition and maintenance of it
• Legal proceedings – power to prosecute and defend any legal proceedings in the interests of the community, power to take part in any public enquiry
• Litter - provision of litter-bins (including dog waste) and support for any anti-litter campaigns
• Planning – parish councils must be notified of, and display for residents, any planning applications for the area. Any comments submitted to the planning authority by the Parish Council must be taken into account
• Postal and Telecommunication Facilities – power to pay a public telecommunications operator any loss sustained in providing services in that area
• Public conveniences – provision and maintenance of public toilets
• Recreation – provision of recreation grounds, public walkways, pleasure grounds, open spaces, village greens, gymnasiums, playing fields, holiday camps, play areas and boating ponds
• Rights of Way – footpath and bridleway maintenance
• Seats (public)
• Signs – danger signs, place names and bus stops signs
• Tourism – financial contributions to any local tourist organisations allowed
• Traffic Calming
• War Memorials
• Water Supply – power to utilise stream, well or spring water and to provide facilities for general use


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There are no official release for the drivers, So do it at your own risk (read disclaimer first before proceed!), i don't hold any responsibility for your action.
There are 2 possible way (so far) to install this graphic on win xp system. If you succesfully install it please do share the information with us.
If method A didn't Work try method B, by he way i only tested method B with GT 520M. So for GT 540M I can't confirm it will work.
1. Download Drivers
Link: download (267.59)
For 64-bit you can search for nvidia 267.59 64-bit. (if you prefer not to use mediafire you can google Nvidia 267.59 xp)
2. Download the mod INF : Download
4. Then run setup.
Download this Driver: 267.04 Driver.
1. Extract the driver folder. (i recommend to install winrar)
2. open device manager by click start and select run, type DEVMGMT.MSC and press ENTER.
3. Right click on video controller and select Properties.
|Since my graphic already installed, so it is different from yours
4. Select Details and select hardware ID.
5. Copy the hardware ID (press CTRL + C to copy).
6. Open the driver folder we extracted, open the Display.Driver Folder and look for NVSM.INF and open it.
|open the NVSM.inf with notepad
7. Look for the line show at he picture below. Then under it you will see the list of IDs.
|After you find this line, look for the ID similar to your ID, this might be kinda PITA but worth it.Then look for the line like below.
8. then add one more line below it like the picture below. ADD new line below it like in the picture (and replace the RED line with your hardware ID).
|See picture below how i add the line
9. save and run setup.


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Workshop detailed notes
Aimed at:
My workshops are aimed at anyone who would like to take better pictures and/or learn to master their camera. There is no upper age limit and anyone is welcome, no matter whether you think you 'belong' in the company of other photographers or not. If you don't like to even describe yourself as a 'photographer', I bet you are more capable than you think and everyone is certainly capable of learning! One of the best aspects of a workshop is picking up tips, habits and inspiration from other people around you, plus seeing how they've interpreted the same scene as you in a different way.
Weekend workshops may attract the more dedicated and/or experienced but there's nothing in them which would be beyond a beginner's scope, just a bit more exposure to the elements and a steeper learning curve!
Fundamentals of taking a good photo, assessing a scene, framing a subject, camera settings and techniques, getting away from 'point-and-shoot'! Weekend workshops will also include low-light workflows and techniques such as focusing in darkness and timing long exposures. My teaching is flexible and can include guidance on anything that is puzzling or challenging you. The outdoor locations are chosen for interest and inspiration but the learning can apply to any situation, whether more mundane or more spectacular! We have all had the feeling of seeing an amazing scene in front of us and excitedly reaching for our cameras (or phones), only to be disappointed later when we see the results in the cold light of day. Maybe 5 % of that is down to how you post-process it, but overwhelmingly it's because you didn't get the best composition and/or didn't get some of the technical elements right. We'll improve that situation and address what those elements may be.
Number of participants
Workshops will run with a minimum of two and a maximum of five participants (different limits apply for photowalks)
Equipment needed:
- Minimum: A camera
- Ideally: Camera with manual controls, zoom, interchangeable lens (e.g. DSLR) or a 'bridge' camera, tripod, polarising filter
Warm clothing, as we will be outside for a long time and some locations can be breezy. This particularly applies at the end of Autumn!
The quality and quantity of your equipment will have very little bearing on the images you produce, so don't feel like you need to have the latest camera. The most important thing to bring, after a camera, will be a tripod. I can provide one of these for you to borrow (free of course) if you don't have one. Using one will help you slow down and compose your shots.
Venues & travel
Unless otherwise stated, entry into all locations is included, and free parking is available. Travel to venues is not included, although inter-site travel is (e.g. weekend workshops)
One-day workshops: a simple lunch will be provided (e.g. sandwiches). Please ask for any special dietary requirements.
Weekend workshops: A pub dinner is included on two nights of weekend workshops, and breakfast will come with the accommodation. Lunch and snacks not included.
Photowalks: no food or refreshments included.
Example itinerary (one day workshops) - exact timings will be provided upon booking
Meet & Greet Introduction to the day; discuss individual needs
Introduction to some key settings, evaluating the current light direction, quality & how it affects photos
Free shooting time with help on hand
Free shooting time with help on hand
Special shot set-up - long exposure (optional)
Post-location debrief
Introduction to post-processing in Lightroom on laptop with images from the day (30-60 minutes)
Composition topics
What made me want to take this photo?
What is the lighting in the scene and how can I use it?
Zooming vs using your feet (there is a difference!)
Foreground interest
Be objective - reviewing your images on the spot
Techniques covered
Focusing – auto and manual
Aperture control and Depth of Field (DOF)
Shutter speed inc. long exposure
Reading a histogram (and why bother?)
JPEG/RAW, in-camera picture settings etc
Polarising and neutral density filters
What you can fix in post-processing and what you can't
This is not an exhaustive list!


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That would have been okay, if not for the fact that the story is part of a larger collection (or at least, it will be in the future). All week I'd been thinking and thinking and thinking... I'd already decided on using 'The Silver Braid Heritage' as the name for the series / collection, but I just couldn't come up with anything that really matched it.
But sometimes it's so easy... Yesterday evening I suddenly realised that I'd had the answer for over a week. If you really think about what the story is about, it's so simple! So I'm proud to announce the title of the first story in this collection *drum roll*:
The Silver Braid
Yep, it really is that simple sometimes.
To continue with the awesomeness, The Silver Braid now has a blurb! It's also been added to Goodreads.
I'm still in the process of editing and formatting, but hopefully I'll be able to show you the cover soon. Very soon...


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Available in yellow gold vermeil, rose gold vermeil or sterling silver and ethically handmade in India.
London based Jewellery brand Neola is renowned for original and unique designs. They believe in creating jewellery without compromise – fine jewellery with an edge, set in contemporary and directional shapes, customers are offered the quality and materials usually reserved for high end luxury jewellery but at an accessible price point. Founded in 2013 by designer Andrea Hauer following a successful career in brand consultancy, her passion for jewellery can be seen through unique, unconventional designs. Annual trips are made to Rajasthan in India where Andrea selects natural gemstones, precious materials and freshwater pearls for use in her collections, paying close attention to quality, fitness of the cut and depth of colour. Neola jewellery designs are ethically handmade by skilled artisans sing only the best quality materials alongside expert craftsmanship and careful attention to detail.
For conscious consumers with an eye for style Neola offers a compelling proposition without the need to have to choose between high quality generally reserved for Fine Jewellery and contemporary/trendy designs of the fashion jewellery world. At Neola, handmade and ethical jewellery goes hand in hand with fashion, or luxury and provides an escape from conventional jewellery design. Neola is a brand that is passionate about creating unusual jewellery that brings a bit of magic to everyday life.
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The Earth's inner core is made up almost entirely of iron. The iron is extremely hot but does not melt, due to the high amount of pressure from the rest of the planet.
The Earth's core is made up of an inner core and an outer core. The inner core is mostly solid iron that is somewhere between 5,000 and 7,000 degrees Celsius. It is ball-shaped and around 750 miles thick. Because iron is a magnetic metal, the entire planet is magnetic. The reason that the core is made up of metal is because iron is the heaviest and densest material on the planet, so when the Earth was formed, the iron sank to the center.


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The University at Buffalo's Biology Education program (EdM/Professional) focuses on skilled instructor improvement and specifically addresses inquiry-primarily based teaching and learning, real-world science contexts, expertise utility, and demanding points in science training. A minimum of 30 credits must be within the main (BIOL, BOT, MICR, or ZOOL prefixes), courses as follows: minimal of 9 Biology credits have to be taken at UVU and a minimum of 20 Biology credits have to be higher-division. Our degree will bring schooling to life, tackling vital questions corresponding to 'Can schooling help overcome inequality in society?' and 'How does trendy expertise transform the educational and teaching expertise?'.
Taught by Touro College Graduate School of Education faculty and leveraging school, expertise, and sources at New York Medical College's Valhalla campus to teach select science courses, students obtain exposure to the education and science experience of the faculties at each Touro and NYMC, respectively. The focus is on Biology with much less emphasis on schooling programs as it's geared toward students lacking in biology however who, via experience or previous programs, had exposure to the requisite instructing skills. Biology programs could embrace programs in general science, akin to chemistry, earth science or physics.
To be eligible for scholar educating, Biological Sciences Education students must have a GPA of no less than 2.75 in their BISC courses and an total GPA of at least 2.50. With a bachelor's degree in biology education, you may pursue careers in a wide range of fields related to science and training, together with, biology, secondary training, elementary education, anatomy, and pre-med. Completion of the Associate in Arts (AA) degree, or the equal, together with all General Education Core Requirements and required Florida mandated frequent course program prerequisites. Biology teachers educate college students about biology through quite a lot of educational mediums.
Indeed, some biology schooling journals, such because the American Biology Teacher, have been in existence since the Nineteen Thirties. These online diploma programs help people to pursue their schooling without affecting their jobs. National Research Council (NRC) BIO2010: Transforming Undergraduate Education for Future Research Biologists. These electives are in addition to the required biology courses and must total a minimal of 20 semester hours.
Given the unusually massive variety of diverse life sciences professional societies, the emerging coherence and focus of the biology undergraduate community on BER and improving learning in biology is notable. Based on their experience in conducting speculation-driven research in undergraduate biology schooling, and/or interest in doing this work sooner or later, they may be part of us for workshops centered on shaping the nascent community. Graduates may also have the inspiration to continue their education to deepen their information in biology or schooling.


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I am in my third and final year of university (thank goodness) this year so this will be the last year I'm staying in student accommodation (also thank goodness). I took photos of the room I've had every year just for my memories mainly but I even made a Youtube video of my room last year when I was making videos consistently. Since I'm not making videos anymore and just concentrating on blogging I thought I'd share with you my last student room in this post. I am in the same building and actually the same exact room that I was in last year so if you want to see a more in depth look at the room layout you can watch last years room tour video here. I just wanted to show you what I've done to decorate it and make it look more homely this year.
I really like this room and how it looks, it's light and airy and doesn't make me feel trapped like my first year room did. I think the high ceilings help a lot with that, but I have kept the colours relatively neural with a few pops of colour to make it more to my taste.
On my desk I have a pink lamp from Dunelm Mill, a Zoella pot with pens in, my glasses and my laptop. I also have my daily makeup bag, which is from Skinny Dip and my makeup brushes in an Ikea pot. On my desk chair I have put over a rabbit throw from Asda, as the chair is black and too dark for my liking so I've put that over to make it more cozy and hide the colour. There is this huge notice board on one of the walls, I have covered it with wrapping paper from Paperchase as the notice board itself is dark blue and I really don't like the colour blue for interiors as its just too cold and dark, I much prefer warm colours. I have covered my notice board with wrapping paper every year as it can totally just add a cute feature to your room as you're obviously not allowed to hang or stick anything to the walls this makes it like a focal point in your room instead of having bland plain walls. The paper I went with this year is covered with different breeds of rabbits, if you have followed my blog for years or even just read one post of mine you will probably know that I am somewhat obsessed with rabbits. I love this paper so much it just makes me happy to look at, any time I need a pick me up I'll look at my notice board (avoiding eye contact with my assignment list) and look at the cute bunnies and be happy!
I have stuck the usual things on my notice board, like a calendar, timetable and my assignment list, but I've also pinned on some photos and quotes to keep me going through this last year. I have two prints from Coconut Lane (get 20% off with the code sophiefoster20) one says 'a smooth sea never made a skilled mermaid' which is an adaptation of one of my fave quotes and the other says 'what would Blair Waldorf do' which is just a good motto to live by. My favourite quote I've got on there is 'be the Leslie Knope of whatever you do' because Leslie Knope is my idol tbh. I've also put fairy lights around to make it extra cute, these gold star ones are from Asda.
I have a book shelf type thing next to my desk where I keep folders and more stationery. I have my jewellery and earrings on there as well just in a little Ted Baker bag and my more 'special' ones in two jewellery boxes. I also have some books on top that I am wanting to read soon if I get time, and on top of those I have some paperclips in cute little pots from Wilko. I then have two to do lists, the one with the leaves is from TKMaxx and the bigger one is from Tesco. Lastly I have my folders which you can read more about and find out where they're from in my 'whats in my university bag' post here. On the book shelf I have my mini fridge, more stationary like plain paper, coloured pens and more folders. Then below that again on the next shelf down I have some food and drinks.
My bedding for this year is from Asda, I have restrained myself and only brought 3 cushions to put on my bed. At home I have about 50 million cushions on my bed and my mum always asks me how I sleep at night because I literally just sleep on a massive pile of cushions! The ones I brought with me are all from Tesco apart from the rabbit one. I also have a throw on the end of my bed which is from Primark. My rug is from Ikea and it is a faux sheep skin rug.
On my bedside table I have a rabbit light from Asda that I bought years ago, tissues, a little trinket dish and coaster from Primark, my iPad and book that I am currently reading.
At my window I have some necklaces on the windowsill along with a reed diffuser and perfume. There is another chair in my room here as well so I have put another throw over which is from Primark and a Tesco cushion. I have an en suite bathroom but I am not going to show it in this post as its pretty basic and you can see it my video from last year and its decorated in the same way.


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FREE SPEECH: Feel free to insult me!
CANBERRA OBSERVED: Gillard re-election strategy turns to mud
EDITORIAL: Why Julia Gillard faces winter of discontent
NATIONAL AFFAIRS: NCC national conference looks to federal election
FAMILY I: Is family tax relief 'middle-class welfare'?
FAMILY II: World Congress of Families, Sydney (May 15-18)
ECONOMIC AFFAIRS: Currency war unleashes new world disorder
JAPAN: Japan's policy U-turn to reverse 20-year decline
SOUTH-EAST ASIA: Winds of change sweep South-East Asia
UNITED KINGDOM: Gay indoctrination now mandatory for British schools
SCHOOLS: Time for parents to brush up on education gobbledegook
CINEMA: Romantic comedy looks at mental illness
BOOK REVIEW The women who brought peace to Liberia
BOOK REVIEW Defending traditional marriage against the revisionists
Lucy Sullivan on "utopia"
Reading through the extract from Dr Lucy Sullivan's new book, False Promises (News Weekly, December 22, 2012), made me wonder whether the ABC could be induced to revisit the debates of the last five decades on the utopia that would come about if only we adopted the left-wing agenda.
Well I remember the pro-abortion women's mantra of "every child a wanted child" and their loud assertions that when we had abortion on demand there would not be any more unwanted children because the ones allowed to be born would all be wanted. Why then are so many children living on the streets, I wonder?
No-fault divorce would supposedly spread happiness all around because couples could so easily move on from all those unhappy marriages. Why then are so many fathers unwillingly separated from their children?
Professor Paul Ehrlich could be asked to offer an explanation of why the Indian people didn't all die of starvation as he predicted.
Perhaps these people could be found and asked to explain that, after all this time, just when is their promised utopia going to begin?
Frances Costa, Macksville, NSW
Economics and ethics
I see only confusion in John Young's dictum that "basic economic laws" are a part of ethics. ("Is economics a part of ethics?", News Weekly, December 8, 2012).
"Basic economic laws" are value-free because they consider cause and effect relationships that, if true, are scientific, and economic analysis simply explains these causes and effects.
The "price system" for any good or service is based on supply and demand under competitive conditions. People may introduce their own obstacles to these laws such as monopoly, fraud and force — this is what encompasses right and wrong — ethics, which is all actions and omissions under personal control, which man wills in relation to an end he sees. (See New Catholic Encyclopedia).
The idea of describing usury as "an ethical issue [and] at the same time an economic question" is indisputable. All economic issues will have ethical issues which are the domain of individuals and the morality of right or wrong action by individuals.
Quoted alongside John Young's article was German economist William Röpke who, in his 1957 book A Humane Economy: The Social Framework of the Free Market, wrote: "The ultimate moral support of the market economy lies outside the market. Market and competition are far from generating their moral prerequisites autonomously."
Pope Benedict XVI expresses this theme more clearly: "Society does not have to protect itself from the market, as if the development of the latter were ipso facto to entail the death of authentically human relations.… Therefore it is not the instrument that must be called to account, but individuals, their moral conscience and their personal and social responsibility" (Caritas et Veritate, Benedict XVI, 2009, #36).
Thus, how economics is taught by people — the proposed application of these scientific laws by individuals and groups within society (economic doctrine) — encompasses values which may be good or evil — hence the condemnation of socialism and communism.
In his Encyclical Letter Sollicitudo Rei Socialis (On Social Concerns), 1987, #42, Bl Pope John Paul II reiterates: "Likewise, in this concern for the poor, one must not overlook that special form of poverty which consists in being deprived of fundamental human rights, in particular the right to religious freedom and also the right to freedom of economic initiative."
Thus the principle of subsidiarity, stressed by the Popes, protects the right that each individual has to act with freedom in the social and economic sphere and confirms that personal initiative receives its value from the person and the common good. This confirms the meaning of the work of the entrepreneur.
The Late Scholastics discovered and explained the laws of supply and demand, the cause of inflation, the operation of foreign exchange rates, and the subjective nature of economic value. For these reasons Joseph Schumpeter applauded them as the first real economists.
Free enterprise has been hideously distorted by government intervention and by the welfare state.
According to American economist Dr Mark W. Hendrickson, US President Warren Harding, upon taking office in 1921, "inherited an economy that was reeling from dislocations caused by World War I. In a few months, wholesale prices collapsed by more than 40 per cent. Production plunged over 20 per cent. Unemployment zoomed from under 3 per cent to over 11 per cent. 1920-21 saw the most rapid, severe economic downturn our country has ever experienced."
Dr Hendrickson points out that President Harding's response was "to restrain government and let the free market make the necessary adjustments. He didn't 'do nothing', as President Obama implied when touting his 'stimulus' plan; rather, he cut taxes and slashed federal spending 10-20 per cent per year.
"Prices were allowed to fall, supply and demand readjusted, and by 1922 the depression was over. During the next few years, unemployment dove (sic.) while production soared 60 per cent. Harding presided over one of the greatest economic success stories in American history" (Mark W. Hendrickson, "We could use a man like Warren Harding again", Center for Vision & Values, Grove City College, Pennsylvania, August 12, 2009).
More intervention cannot solve previous interventions over many decades which have distorted free enterprise — hence the world "economic chaos" to which John Young refers. Such developments are the rotten fruit of many decades of failed government policies, aligned with individual or corporate greed — the result of Original Sin, and often of malformation.
Peter D. Howard, Springwood, Qld
Tom Uren and Mao Zedong
Tom Uren does not deserve the Order of Australia he received on Australia Day, January 26.
On September 14, 1976, along with Malcolm Fraser, Gough Whitlam, Bill Hayden, Arthur Gietzelt, Mick Young and Doug Anthony, Uren took part in the disgusting condolence motion moved in federal parliament by then Prime Minister Fraser on the death of communist dictator and mass-murderer Mao Zedong.
In his revolting speech, recorded forever unfortunately for him in Hansard, Uren described mass-murderer Mao as "a great leader, a brilliant revolutionary thinker, a great military strategist, patriot… but above all a man of the people".
He went on to say, "By the people of China Mao was not only respected he was loved." Uren praised Mao's role in unleashing the Cultural Revolution of the 1960s. He said, "In the Cultural Revolution he alerted the Chinese revolution and all social revolutions to the dangers of the re-emergence of the ruling cliques or classes."
According the recent scholarly study by Dr Frank Dikotter of the University of Hong Kong, Mao's Great Famine: The History of China's Most Devastating Catastrophe, Mao's misrule of China resulted in the deaths of 45 million people.
A person who extols such a tyrant therefore is in no way deserving of any honour from a democratic and free country like Australia.
Bob Vinnicombe, Sefton, NSW
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