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Blogged By: De De Tillman
Source-Story & Media Credit: The Sideshow – Eric Pfeiffe
Posted: Thursday May 10, 2012 @ 10:30 p.m PST
According to Sideshow, 45-year-old Joseph Glynn Farley didn't reinvent the wheel, but he certainly came up with a unique way to get arrested while cruising around on one.
Police detained the Southeast Texas man after he was discovered riding a unicycle naked across a bridge. In an understatement, Farley was arrested for allegedly distracting drivers and creating a hazard.
In the accompanying police video, a female dispatcher can be overheard saying that Farley is headed North "riding on a unicycle and is not wearing any clothes." And don't worry about viewing the video at work, the potentially offending aspects of Farley's anatomy are blurred out.
He was charged with misdemeanor indecent exposure. His bond is reportedly set at $1,500.
Kemah police Chief Greg Rikard said even though Farley was not only nude but was repeatedly falling off his unicycle into traffic, he apparently was "not intoxicated or impaired" at the time.
Instead, Farley told police he simply liked the feeling of riding without his clothes.

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EclipseLink JPA-RS
The EclipseLink 2.4.0 release includes an easy to use RESTful interface for accessing JPA persistence units and EJB session bean methods using REST calls with XML or JSON media types. By simply including the JPA-RS
Key Features
- Simple Enablement: The JPA-RS capability can be easily added to any Java EE application being deployed to any compliant Java EE server by simply adding JPA-RS components to an application.
- Zero configuration: When enabled the exposed JAX-RS service will allow any persistence unit or related EJB to be accessed using simple REST calls. Optional configuration will be supported for developers who want to limit what capabilities are exposed or wish to customize the resources used in any REST operation.
- Dynamic JPA-RS: Enable the deployment of a generic JPA-RS application into a compliant Java EE server without requiring any included persistence units. This dynamic service will support provisioning of persistence units on the fly by passing in or providing reference to dynamic JPA configuration XML (persistence.xml and eclipselink-orm.xml using virtual entities).
RESTFul API
When enabled JPA-RS will expose the complete capabilities of the persistence units defined within the application.
Persistence Unit Access
In order for JPA-RS to access a persistence unit it must be made available through one of the following mechanisms:
- Available on classpath of running JPA-RS instance so standard JPA bootstrapping can find it
- Provisioned: This requires a PUT call to the service to inform it of a PU
- Pass in all of the configuration
- Pass in minimal information with information about where to retrieve additional config from
Using JPA-RS with static PU
The goal is to make enabling of JPA-RS as easy to do as possible.
In order to function in standard JAX-RS solution there must be annotated classes in the deployed WAR.
The JAX-RS reference implementation is Jersey (jersey.java.net). Additional support will be added to leverage Jersey's (add version) planned support for defining JAX-RS applications and resources using their API. The goal here is to allow JPA-RS to be declaratively configured without requiring any additional code to be included in a user's WAR/EAR.
Dynamic JPA-RS
Dynamic JPA-RS refers to the notion of a JPA-RS application deployment where persistence unit definitions are installed/provisioned on the fly.
Security in JPA-RS should be implemented through standard RESTful application security practices.
The REST URLs described in the document linked above give an idea of which URLs could be restricted using a standard user/role based system. Some things to consider:
- Simple CRUD operations are available at: <base>/{unit-name}/entity/{type}. Reads are GETs, and writes use PUT/POST/DELETE.
- Queries can also Read, Update and Delete: <base>/{unit-name}/query/<queryName>. You will likely want similar restrictions on queries as other CRUD operations. Reads are GETs and writing queries are POST
- Single result read queries are at: GET /persistence/{unit-name}/querySingleResult/{name} and should likely be treated like other Read queries
- Bootstrapping operations should likely be secured as they allow dynamic addition of mappings and persistence units. PUT/DELETE /persistence/{unit-name}
- Metadata is available by Rest and may need securing: GET /persistence and GET /persistence/unitName
Configurable Content
By default all entity types CRUD operations and named queries will be exposed by JPA-RS. Configuration of which URLs are available is through the security policy described above.
Additional URIs
In addition to the URI's for all defined named queries and entity types there should be support in JPA-RS to access server side application logic within EJB session beans.


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Joe sent me a lot of information…
and also this picture.
Picture taken around 1895
He sent me this about David Alexandre, one of Philomène's son.
Godfather: Stanislas Lagacé
Godmother: Henriette Alexandre
David J. ALEXANDRE-7664
Death (5 March 1933):
5 March 1933
David Alexander, aged 64 years, died at his home, 83 South St., at 3:45 o'clock Sunday afternoon following an illness of a week with pleurisy and pneumonia.
The funeral will be held from his home at 7:30 o'clock Tuesday morning following a high mass of requiem in St. Ann's Church at 8 o'clock. Interment in charge of undertaker James J. Dunn will be in the new St Joseph's cemetery.
Mr. Alexander was born in St. Charles, P.Q., Canada on March 10, 1869 son of Libby (Lagasse) Alexander. His boyhood days were spent in his native place. He came to this country and settled in North Adams, Mass. with his parents fifty one years ago. He took up residence in this city forty one years ago and had been employed for a period of years in the factories of the E. Ingraham Co. and the Dunbar Brothers Co. He had never married. He is survived by two brothers, John and Peter Alexander of this city and two sisters, Mrs. William Archambeault and Miss Mary Alexander of this city.
I had to dig a little deeper.
I looked for the Alexandre family in the 1881 Canadian census.
I found out that David, age 12, is in the census. I then looked for David's birth certificate.
Click on the image to zoom in
David was born in Notre-Dame-de-Stanbridge and not in St-Charles as the obituary said.
That does not matter much.
You don't have to be right on the button every time. What is important is that his memory survives.
Next time, more about Philomène Lagacé, my great-grandaunt.


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Nobody Can Bust a Move Like an RA Delegate
July 03, 2011
By Amy Buffenbarger
With catchy Lady Gaga and Stevie Wonder songs blaring through the convention center speakers, it's no wonder that dancing delegates can be found on all areas of the RA floor.
When you walk onto the floor, whether an RA delegate, guest or NEA staff, the energy in the air is contagious. Seeing old friends from other states, making new ones and celebrating the education profession brings RA delegates to their feet , no matter how little sleep is had the night before.
This year's RA took the dancing to a new level when a flash mob broke out.
Watch the video to see footage from the flash mob and learn what it is that keeps RA delegates from sitting still.


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OCEAN CITY – With the decreasing percentage of Americans driving or flying to their vacation destinations due to ever-rising gas prices, the "staycation" has now become summer's new buzzword. But, simply staying put isn't the only remedy for the traveling blues. The folks at the Ocean City Hotel-Motel-Restaurant Association (OCHRMA) have a better idea, and they're betting on the lure of big discounts to bring visitors back to the beach and away from home.
Beginning on Aug. 25 through Sept. 30, more than 30 of Ocean City's hotels and motels will be offering guests huge discounts, slashing their summer rates to traditional off-season prices. In addition, some are including other incentives such as free gas cards, coupons for local restaurants, as well as local attractions.
According to Susan L. Jones, executive director of the OCHMRA, the promotion will attract people from around the region who love the beach, but are concerned about the rising prices.
"Vacationers are definitely searching for deals, and many of our properties are offering amazing rates," Jones said. "The weather is really beautiful and the crowds are gone, so it's a perfect time for families with toddlers and seniors to enjoy the surf, sand and serenity."
Jones added that another reason the association created the promotion was to encourage people to take advantage of the variety of attractions that Ocean City has to offer. For example, the 10-mile stretch of beach is one of the cleanest beaches in America, and has the advantage of many mutations along its coastline.
"There are parts of the beach that don't have any Boardwalks and are very quiet," Jones said, "and there are others that have more activity including outdoor dining. And, of course, at the Inlet we have one of the most fun and dynamic Boardwalks in the county, complete with amusements, a maritime museum, and some of the best boardwalk food anywhere."
Participating hotels and motels and their discounts and promotions can be viewed at www.ocvisitor.com.


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This test checks a developing baby for cytomegalovirus (CMV), a virus that belongs to the herpes family of viruses. The herpes family includes herpes simplex; varicella zoster, which causes chickenpox and shingles; and Epstein-Barr mononucleosis.
Cytomegalovirus is common in adults and even children. The majority percent of all adults will have CMV by the time they're 40. It usually goes undetected because actual symptoms are rare. Most symptoms you could experience are relatively mild and flu-like.
Once you contract the virus, you'll always carry it in a dormant, or nonactive, state and produce antibodies to keep the virus in check. CMV can "shed," or makes its way into the environment, even without your having any symptoms.
CMV is spread in two ways. You can catch it through contact with the bodily fluids of an infected person who's shedding, and it can be transferred from a woman to her unborn baby during pregnancy or childbirth, and to her newborn while breastfeeding. The greatest concern is when a woman contracts CMV for the first time during pregnancy. The infection is passed to the baby about one-third to one-half of the time and can pose a health threat in up to 15% of these babies, even if they don't have symptoms at birth.
CMV in a newborn can later lead to:
Hearing loss
Vision loss
Learning disabilities
Slightly enlarged liver and spleen
Small red spots on the skin
Eye problems
If you had CMV before becoming pregnant and it becomes active again, you could still infect your unborn baby, but the chances are much lower—only about 1%. Of those infected babies, only a small portion will have symptoms at birth, or go on to develop CMV disease symptoms.
Healthcare providers can check for cytomegalovirus in several ways. To check for it in an unborn baby, the test is done on amniotic fluid, the fluid in the amniotic sac, where the baby is developing. The procedure used to get a sample of amniotic fluid is called amniocentesis. The amniotic sample will be put in a special dish with a substance that will encourage the virus to grow, if it exists in the sample.
You may need this test if you are pregnant and have symptoms similar to mononucleosis. Symptoms include:
Prolonged fever
Sore throat
Swollen glands
You might also have this test if you have too little amniotic fluid, a possible sign of CMV.
Your healthcare provider may also order other tests of your amniotic fluid. The fluid can be checked for other serious health conditions, including chromosome abnormalities that could mean Down syndrome, genetic disorders like cystic fibrosis, and neural tube defects such as spina bifida.
Test results may vary depending on your age, gender, health history, the method used for the test, and other things. Your test results may not mean you have a problem. Ask your healthcare provider what your test results mean for you.
Normal results are negative, meaning that CMV wasn't found. Positive results mean that your developing baby has been exposed to CMV.
If your results are positive, your newborn will be given either a saliva swab or urine culture test within the first 2 to 3 weeks of life. If your newborn tests positive for CMV, your child's healthcare provider will closely watch the baby's hearing, vision, and brain development. You may also want to discuss the possibility of antiviral medicines for the infant.
This test needs a sample of amniotic fluid. The sample is collected during a procedure called amniocentesis. It is usually done in a medical office.
In this procedure, you lie down on an exam table, and a healthcare professional uses an ultrasound machine project an image of your unborn baby onto a monitor. These images pinpoint where to draw the fluid sample without touching the fetus.
A healthcare provider applies local anesthetic to your belly, then injects a needle to draw out a small sample of amniotic fluid. Collecting the sample of fluid usually only takes about 5 minutes, but you may be at the facility for 45 minutes or longer.
Amniocentesis is considered a safe procedure. There is a small risk of fluid leakage from your vagina. You have a 1 in 400 chance that you may miscarry. Miscarriages can happen if you develop an infection in your uterus, if your water breaks prematurely, or if you go into early labor.
It's extremely rare for the baby to come into contact with the needle. The healthcare providers watch the monitor very closely.
After the procedure, you may feel cramping, leak a little fluid or blood from your vagina, or feel discomfort around the puncture site. If any of these symptoms persist or get worse, or if you develop a fever, call your healthcare provider right away. Ask your healthcare provider if you should avoid certain activities after the procedure.
Taking either antiviral medicines or medicines that suppress your immune system will affect your results. Because of this, if you take these medicines, you may not be able to have this test.
Make sure to tell the healthcare provider if you are taking antiviral medicines, even if it's for something common like cold sores. Be sure your healthcare provider knows about all other medicines, herbs, vitamins, and supplements you are taking. This includes medicines that don't need a prescription and any illicit drugs you may use.


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What more do you want from a good sandwich than for it to be inexpensive, quickly made, filled with fresh ingredients, and most importantly, delicious? That is exactly what New Saigon in Chinatown provides for you if you stop in for one of their Bahn Mi sandwiches.
Offering a variety of different fillings from beef to tofu, these sandwiches are packed to the brim with fresh herbs and pickled vegetables. Topped with a little mayo, these feisty little sandwiches are packed with so many different flavors that somehow don't fight each other. There is sweetness from the pickled veggies, sourness from the sauce used to cook the main ingredient, heat from the jalapenos, and whatever you want to call the flavor cilantro gives you, this sandwich has plenty of it.
For the low low low price of $3, this hearty sandwich can keep you full for a while. The crusty French baguette holds a lot of the flavors of the sauce and mayo, but it seemed to be a little on the stale side. They do offer a few other items, such as fresh made spring rolls and cans of soda. It takes about a minute to go from placing your order to sitting on one of the two stools enjoying your food, so you don't need to take a ton of time out of your day to get a sandwich (and happen to be near Chinatown, that is).
So if you are looking for a quick meal, for a great price, that is actually tasty and filling, stop into New Saigon and get one of their Bahn Mi sandwiches, you will not be disappointed.


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About a month ago, Reed and Evan discovered a kids youtube video about the solar system. Evan really liked it and was interested in the planets and the sun. So for the next few days, me and Ev started learning about the planets during Audrey's naps. It was so fun to see him learn and ask questions and remember certain facts about each planet. I love that he brings up that Pluto used to be a planet, but it's not anymore! We learned a few things about each planet and drew them close to scale. He got to practice his writing by writing the name of each planet, he got to practice cutting out the planets, and he got to color them in. So it was an overall really good little project. Here's our solar system we made together.
I love that every time we see the moon we have to specify that it's earth moon. The other day I told Evan that my parents were in the mountains. He asked if they were on Mars' mountains since they are the tallest!
Our solar system didn't quite satisfy his love of space. For the last probably 2 weeks, he gets up every morning to work on his own solar system. He did all the planets and is now working on the moons. I hope he doesn't plan on doing every single moon because there are over 100 of them! But he's well on his way! Here's what his wall looks like now (and he just handed me another one of Saturn's moon to hang up)
We'll see how long it takes for him to finish covering up that wall! Now, off to the space shuttle to play astronauts!


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I love stamps, I use them for embellishing both fabric and paper. Although I'm not so much into geometry and repeated pattern, I still find it very interesting to create a stamp that you can use over and over again for a multitude of projects.
You don't have to buy fancy stamp-making products to create a durable stamp. There is always the option of the potato to make a quick stamp, just like they taught us at school. But there are numerous materials that we can make stamps from, and they can all be found around us in our everyday lives. Erasers are a good example; you can use cheap erasers to create unique stamps. This you can apply to different surfaces; to spruce up your tablecloths, or embellish your wrapped presents, and even personalize your totes.
And as usual, here is some inspiration from Pinterest. I tried making my own eraser stamps; they work great… and I do hope I will have the time to share them with you here in the near future.
Tips: Turning Erasers into quick stamps
Here are some tips…
- Things you usually need: Eraser, craft knife, and pencil to draw your design on the eraser.
Source: creaturecomfortsblog.com via Karboojeh on Pinterest
- Stamps can be used on paper, fabric, walls, and any surface you can think of.
Source: janeb-myblog.blogspot.com via Karboojeh on Pinterest
- What really matters is the color you are using, and whether it is ink, acrylic, fabric colors, or fabric inks. And… the surface's smoothness or lack of; whether it is porous, textured, smooth, shiny, etc. Experimenting with different color mediums and surfaces always gives you a different result, even if you are using the same stamp.
Source: perachapita.com via Karboojeh on Pinterest
- It is important to clean the stamps with soapy water once done with them to be able to work with them on different other projects.
Source: lilmagoolie.com via Karboojeh on Pinterest
- You need to be a bit delicate with rubber stamps made from erasers, because they tend to tear, especially if the design is intricate.
- There are many image-transfer techniques (that I might be posting about soon) to help transfer an image you like unto an eraser. An easy option is, print the image you like in reverse on regular paper, go over the design with a heavy pencil or piece of charcoal, place the image, face-down, on the eraser, and trace over it with a dull object, so as not to tear the paper.
- Usually eraser stamps are good for bold designs, like arrows.
Source: lovelyindeed.com via Karboojeh on Pinterest
- As shown in two examples here (see one of them below), pencil rubber ends can be used without carving them as stamps. Just use your imagination.
- Stamps are really cool to work with on fabric. Just use a good quality fabric-color range that you can later on fix by ironing. It will become washable and permanent, if you follow the instructions on the can.
Source: lanared.blogspot.nl via Karboojeh on Pinterest
I have used stamps to change the look of so many things. You don't need to create a repeated pattern or a geometrical one, sometimes one stamped shape onto the corner of your tote, or in the middle of your T-Shirt, will be quite enough to breathe in new life to it.
Happy stampin' :)
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When I was 11 years old, I experienced a terrifying event that changed my life forever. The truth is, it changed me forever. I didn't realize until just recently how significant this incident has really been in shaping my life--my values and priorities and beliefs--until I had a unique opportunity to relive it in an extraordinary way this past week.
Why on earth would I want to relive a terrifying event, you might ask? It's a valid question, and one I posed to myself a few times, I must admit, but in the end, I experienced some of the sweetest, most meaningful moments with my children and husband--and with other survivors, too--that I've ever experienced, and I wouldn't trade those moments for anything.
On May 16, 1986 our elementary school in the small rural town of Cokeville, Wyoming was held hostage by a man and his wife, who gathered the whole school into one classroom and held us captive with a bomb for nearly three hours. He demanded $2 million for each person in the room. There were 154 of us in all, including students, teachers, a couple of parents, a UPS driver and even a kindergarten job interviewee. His plan was to collect the money, blow us all up and then rule us in what he called a "brave new world." We were in a very serious predicament because this guy never planned on leaving that classroom alive, which meant he didn't care to negotiate. What made our situation even more grave was that he had a string attached from his wrist to the bomb so that if anything happened to him and that string was pulled, the bomb would detonate. It looked like there was no way we were ever going to survive or live to see another day.
|This is a replica of the bomb--it looked very much like this.
That's when a miracle happened. Not just one miracle--but a series of miracles. Angels entered the classroom, surrounded the bomb right before that string was accidentally pulled, and forced the blast upward, instead of outward. All 154 people made it out alive. Although many children were burned or treated for smoke inhalation, only our captors lost their lives that day. It was an impossible outcome.
Of course this incident left many scars, some physical but most emotional. It's just not easy to recover from the trauma of someone threatening for three long hours to take away your life with a shopping cart full of explosives. Every time you close your eyes, you see this man's evil grin; you see the line of rifles and guns along the wall under the chalkboard; you see the details of the homemade bomb; you smell the gasoline; and you feel the gut wrenching fear that your life seems to be in the hands of a mad man, and it's pretty hard to recover from. For some, it would take months and years; for others, much longer.
That's what leads me to this past week. Actually, I guess I had better start a little earlier than that. This past summer we hard news that the film director T.C. Christensen (director of 17 Miracles and Ephraim's Rescue) was thinking of making a film about this event. Some survivors were not happy about this news, while others of us felt hopeful this would be an opportunity to tell the story in the right way and share the miracles of that day. We even thought perhaps it would be an avenue of healing for those who were still struggling with deep emotional scars.
In an effort to reach out to survivors and their families, T.C. and his producer, Ron Tanner, did something extraordinary, something I've never known to be done in the film industry before--they invited the children or grandchildren of the survivors to be extras in the film. Their hope was to involve anyone who wanted to be involved and to reach out in empathy and compassion to those who had gone through this ordeal all those years ago. It was a remarkable invitation.
|T.C. Christensen, photo by Sally Meyer
At first I wondered how much our family should be involved. There were the obvious reasons, of course, the first being that the film would be very scary and I wondered how my young children would feel being in scenes that replayed such a terrifying event. But, I also worried about how other survivors who are still struggling with coping with the after-effects of that day would feel about my children being in the limelight (even though they were just extras, not main characters) in a movie that would be difficult for them to watch, if they chose to watch it at all. I didn't want them to misunderstand my intentions or the fact that my heart has deep empathy for the pain they still suffer, even though I have healed in most ways. In the end, I decided to present the opportunity to my children and allow them to choose. I was surprised when they all whole-heatedly wanted to participate.
|photo by Sally Meyer
|photo by Sally Meyer
|photo by Sally Meyer
Regyn and Boston had the most opportunity to be involved because they are the right age--seven and nine. I realized at one point that Boston is exactly the age my little brother was when we were in that school together all those years ago. When a teacher was shoving him through a window in one of the scenes, saying, "It's going to be OK. Come to me!", my throat caught in my chest and I had to choke back tears, realizing that's just what had happened.
|photo by Sally Meyer
|photo by Sally Meyer
|photo by Sally Meyer
I really wondered if Boston was mature enough to handle 12 hours a day filming, especially such mature scenes. He did amazing! Some of the other children lost their edge at times and had to be asked to leave, but he was always following directions and staying focused. He looks so serious in these photos. I wish I could have a window to his soul and know what he was thinking.
|photo by Sally Meyer
|photo by Sally Meyer
This is in between "takes" when the children are all lying on the ground because the bomb has just gone off. Regyn thought it was pretty cool that they had to mess up her braids and put fake scrapes on her and fake ash. It's always the little things.:)
|photo by Sally Meyer
|photo by Sally Meyer
This is one of the only times Regyn actually came out of character to give a thumbs up. When she was acting in a scene, she kept true to the part she was playing the whole time. When she was interviewed by a reporter, she told the reporter she liked to pretend she was me going through the event. That was very touching to me.
|photo by Sally Meyer
Regyn and Boston also made some very dear friends during the week. Regyn was thrilled to meet some of the children who acted in Christmas Oranges and Christmas For a Dollar. They hit it off immediately, and she felt like a true movie star!:)
Boston did one scene over so many times, he felt a huge connection to the woman playing his protector in the scene, helping him escape out of the building. This woman just happens to be from Cokeville herself, and it was so sweet how they connected with each other.
The film crew was also very friendly and so great to work with. This guy, Bob Conder, was always so funny and easy-going. The kids loved him!
After one very long day of filming, they decided to film the high school scene. Hallee and Nate were in this one, and it was a very special experience, one I hope none of us ever forget. They actually pulled me into this scene as well. It's not a very long scene, but it's an important one. The high school principal comes into the gymnasium where the whole school is gathered, tells everyone they aren't allowed on elementary school grounds but there is something they can do. Then she says she may get fired for this, but whoever wants to can join her in a prayer. That's when everyone in the entire gym kneels to pray. So simple, but so powerful. When the scene was finished, there was not a dry eye in the whole room, including the crew and the parents watching. I only wish I had pictures, but since I was in the scene, I couldn't take any.
I talked with my children after this experience, hoping they felt something special. After all, we had all had to pretend our siblings or children were being held hostage in an elementary school and we were praying they would be saved. They both said how special it was to be there and do that. I hope they never forget it. I work constantly as a mother to help my children understand how important it is to treat each other like today is their last day. I've told them, "You just never know what could happen, so you have to love each other like you may never see each other again. Forgive each other, be patient with each other, be kind to each other, because you're so lucky to have each other." I hoped this experience helped them internalize that even more and realize how heartbroken they really would be if they lost one of their siblings.
Friday was another unique experience. Everyone from Cokeville was invited to come to be in a scene. Very few actually responded, but I think those who came were glad they did. We had to pretend we were the townspeople and had just found out about the hostage situation. We gathered outside the school, comforting each other and asking questions. Dan and I were in these scenes together, and it was neat to do that with him. The last scene of the day, we were asked to simply hold each other and cry as we would if this had actually happened. They were filming each set of people individually so the filming lasted about four minutes, which is a very long time to think about a tragedy and cry and not look at the camera. It was a poignant experience for me now that I am a mother of five children (which is what my mother was at the time) to stand there with my husband and hold each other, crying and praying as if our own children were inside an elementary school being held hostage. All kinds of emotions swept through me during those four minutes. I was so glad Dan was there to hold me.
By the end of the week, I was physically and especially emotionally exhausted, but mostly, I was so grateful for what our family had experienced together. A newspaper reporter from the Salt Lake Tribune had interviewed me, along with a couple of other survivors, asking us why we would ever put our children through what we had gone through. It was difficult to explain, but I loved what Kamron Wixom, another survivor said. It was something like, "Sometimes you have to feel the fear and the other bad emotions to appreciate and understand the blessings and the miracles."
|Here is a picture of Kamron. He had a chance to play a paramedic in the movie.
|Here are just a few that came, with their children (photo by Sally Meyer).
|Unfortunately, Nate took this picture and seems to have missed the main focus:)
I know that for me, it added another layer of healing to my own soul, healing I didn't even know I needed. It also reminded me once again of how much I have to be grateful for--my life and my family and so much more. I guess that's why to me, this story is one the world needs to hear. It's a story that reminds us that God is real and that He answers the prayers of His children and that angels do help to rescue us when we need it.
I remember praying earnestly to God in that classroom that day, pleading for Him to save us, and promising Him that I would do my best to follow Him if He did. I have certainly made tons of mistakes since that promise, but I've never forgotten it. It has been a driving force in my life, constantly reminding me of what really matters, especially at times when the world seems to get me a little sidetracked. That's why May 16th, 1986 changed me forever--because I realized my life was not my own and that I owed everything to God who saved us that day.
I think Nate may have summed it up best in his journal entry he wrote just tonight and shared with me:
"My mom did a great job at the fireside and helped me realize that I am a miracle, she is a miracle, my whole family is a miracle because of what happened that day on May 16, 1986."


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Revenue enplanements, the number of passengers boarding aircraft, indicate the demand for gate and luggage services. Enplanements differ from the number of trips because passengers may board more than one flight between their origination point and ultimate destination.
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The data have been adjusted to have a standard 30-day month by multiplying the data for each month by the ratio: 30/(actual days in month).
The data do not include international flights by U.S. domestic carriers or domestic flights by foreign carriers.
The dramatic changes in the September 2001 data reflect the impact of the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001, on aviation, including several days in which commercial air operations were suspended.
Alaskan carriers that began reporting T100 data in January 2002 are excluded from this report to retain comparability for comparisons with the previous year.
SOURCE: U.S. Department of Transportation, Bureau of Transportation Statistics, Air Carrier Traffic Statistics Monthly, May 2002.


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This is a member-led group that consists primarily of stretching and light weightlifting following instructions from an audiotape. Bands and hand weights of 1, 2, or 3 pounds are furnished; you may also bring your own equipment. Our program has no upper age limit and works with most physical challenges. This friendly bunch welcomes new participants.Members only.
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I don't know if this will amount to anything, but I figured it was worth a try. I created a petition on Change.org to try to sway Ubisoft to release Myst III and Myst IV rights back to Cyan. I don't have a lot of friends, and I'm not good at promoting things, so if you think this is worth doing, please share it with some people.
And if anyone from Cyan is reading this, if this in any way interferes with your own efforts, or you feel like the language needs to change, or the whole thing simply deleted, please let me know. I don't claim to represent you, or know anything about how any of this works. But these are two great games that deserve to be made available to people again.


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We are open 7 days per week and can also be found online for purchases.
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Stop by and say hi! We are open most days of the week and 24/7 on our website or give me a call if you are interested in any item you have seen in the boutique, Facebook or Instagram! Curbside pickup, private appointments in person, or through Facebook or Zoom are available.
European Cotton Dharma Hand Block Print and Handwoven Cotton Patchwork Dress - Magnolia Pearl
Girl-Lee Boutique is a special spot in Carmel-By-the-Sea, CA. You will feel it when you walk in! You may be greeted by our five pound yorkie, Rosie, or our very large newfie puppy, Chloe.
Kristine Ann Nelson Carr
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Welcome to Girl-Lee Boutique in beautiful Carmel-By-The-Sea in sunny California. This is one of the most breathtaking and magical places in the world. I know that every moment should be treasured. I want you to enjoy your stay here and have fun at every rack, shelf and turn of every corner. At Girl-Lee Boutique you will find hand chosen items by me and hard to find, unique items. All of our items are beautiful, easy to wear and will be a joy to take home with you. There are pieces for everyone here. Feel free to mix it up, layer, combine, and to have joy in doing it.
I have loved art and fashion since I was a young child growing up in the seventies. It is a joy to put together the casual, and the fine and elegant, and the everyday, combining it all, creating a unique expression of your very being.
I grew up in Minnesota and have a love for all things beautiful. My husband and I have been together for almost three decades and are raising six beautiful children. I have had a career as a public health RN for over twenty-five years, a Reiki master for over twenty-years, and am blessed to do hands on, laying of hand healings, both remotely and in-person. Having traveled to many places on this beautiful planet, California is now our home.
Come and check out the boutique for well-known designers as well as up and coming designers. Pieces come and go quickly so it always a new shopping experience. Some pieces are hard to find pieces that you will be hard pressed to find anywhere else. If you are looking for a specific piece, please email me and I can try and find it.
Just some of what you will find in Girl-Lee Boutique...Johnny Was, MIRTH, The Odell's, Scandal Italy, Designer denim brands, designer sunglasses such as Celine, Burberry, Fendi, Gucci, and Prada, just to name a few, designer handbags by Balenciaga, Gucci, Burberry, and more, private labels on fine cashmere sweaters, Joie, Splendid, Sundry, Free People, Cloth & Stone, artisan handmade genuine stone jewelry from a variety of local and European artists, sterling silver and solid gold jewelry, Christie Umboh's Healing Arts mirror necklaces, Sathre Arts cards and artwork, Lovitude by Anne Pryor art, LTH JKT, and many, many more. I feature Young Living brand essential oils. Come by and see what is new today!
Come in and see what I have! It is always new and exciting in the boutique.
Girl-Lee Boutique will feature visiting authors, teachers, and speakers as well.
Lyndall Demere Ph.D., Msc.D. Lyndall is a gifted Spiritual Director of The International Association of Metaphysicians, Healer, Meditation Facilitator, and Psychic. She is a Registered Full Healerwww.internationalassociationofmetaphycisians.com
Echo Bodine Psychic/Medium, healer, ghostbuster, author, teacher, and mediapersonality. www.echobodine.com
Michael D. Bodine Psychic, Ghostbuster, Author, Speaker, and Teacher. www.michaelbodine.com
Bobby Sullivan Healer, Past life regression, aura photos, intuitive readings, and more! www.bobbyosullivan.com
Kris Harper Angelic/Intuitive Card Readings,Life Coach, Manifestation Guru, Lighthouse. Kris is a beautiful soul, an embodiment of light, and a joy to meet, whether in person or on the phone. She will help you find the answers within. www.heartfulltransformations.com
Ryan Evans Master Evolutionary Astrologer www.ryanevansastrology.com
Robert Sathre Artist, Sathre Arts. Robert is a Minneapolis based artist who's passion lies in the discovering of beauty, hidden in plain sight. His love of photography, music, philosophy, spiritual and universal wonders are evident in the pieces and visions and he creates. The Golden Ratio can be found captured in many of his works, as it's Divine proportion is seemingly everywhere-This begs the question; What magical Reality lies just beyond what you See? May you be in Peace, Love and Light.We have a variety of cards and artwork from Robert.
Anne Pryor, Lovitude. She is the creator of Lovitude TM and a Soul Painter. Lovitude means love and gratitude inspired by spirit.We carry many Lovitude products including artwork, scarves, pillows, among other gift ideas. www.lovitude.com
Christie Umboh. Christie is a jewelry artist and wellness professional. Her business, Holistic Arts, creates inspirational jewelry and accessories, and offers services such as Guided Imagery & Reiki. www.holisticarts.net
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JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Aug. 22, 2012) – The ETSU Department of Intercollegiate Athletics announced Wednesday it has partnered with Stat Broadcast to run live stats for Buccaneer sporting events this upcoming 2012-13 season.
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Santa, firefighters deliver presents to families in need
Presents arrive in fire truck
For the sixth year, Santa arrived in Auburn onboard a fire truck instead of in a sleigh. The Auburn Fire Department presented two families in need with Christmas presents Saturday.
Each year, the Fire Department raises money at their ball and then purchases presents for needy local families.
"It's totally priceless, "said firefighter Jim Hart. " It's just some of the parents are crying and the kids are so happy. They run up to you and they grab you and they holler, 'Santa, Santa.'"
This year, the firefighters chose two families that were related; one family has five children, the other three.
Yesenia Perez's family was one of the ones chosen. "…Very shocked and I'm sure you can see that they didn't know what to say because they're so excited, because they weren't expecting it. I'm so grateful; I'm sure they're grateful too. They were not expecting this merry Christmas," she said.
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In April 2003, an agent sat down with me, pointed to my manuscript, and said the words I had been dreading: I think this should be a novel. I shuddered. I was no novelist. I was a minimalist, a votress of the goddess of gesture, a worshipper at the altar of the succinct. I was a short story writer.
This wasn't the first time someone had tried to steer me away from short fiction. "Write a novel," my friends of the longer form told me. "You can't build a career on short fiction." Alice Munro, I insisted. Mavis Gallant. Raymond Carver. Grace Paley. Vocational short story writers all. Besides, I had had my share of publications, and my stories were coalescing as a book—not just a short story collection but a linked short story collection, with shared characters, themes, and issues. Linked story collections, as we know, are all the rage. I ignored the advice and sent my manuscript to an agent recommended by one of my short story editors. Thus it was that I ended up in a Japanese restaurant, hearing the raw truth over (appropriately) sashimi.
The agent in question, Nat Sobel, is nothing if not gracious. He ordered a bottle of sake and filled my glass several times before delivering the news: My linked collection of stories was trans-genred. It had a novel inside, a novel just longing to get out. I stared glumly into my hijiki. Although every fiber of my being wanted to protest—Start over? You've got to be kidding!—at that moment, I suspected Sobel was right. Perhaps it was the timing. Perhaps it was his conviction. Perhaps it was the sake. I went home with a headache (definitely the sake) and spent the weekend moping.
It was tempting to get a second opinion, but I have always believed in listening to sound advice, and, although I resisted it, Sobel's advice felt right. On Monday, I got up, swallowed my pride, and sat down at my computer. And what happened then was astounding. Over the next four months, I wrote a novel—the one that somehow, amazingly, was waiting to emerge from my stories. Even more amazing was that when I sent it to Sobel, he was pleased. He sold it to Simon & Schuster, and this month, my novel, Flight, will be in bookstores.
I still love short stories, and I still write them. I would never suggest that short fiction be viewed as a springboard to something longer. But if, like me, you have a group of short stories that are trying to become a novel, it may help you to hear some of the things I learned as I lost my fear of Flight—and became a novelist.
In thinking about the "novelness" of my collection, the first thing I did was look at where it ended. I didn't look to the story that appeared last in the collection, which skipped around in both time and point of view. Instead, I looked to the story that seemed farthest along chronologically in the lives of the characters. Even if your stories aren't linked, and the characters vary from story to story, the one that is set last in terms of time is the place to look for the ending of your potential novel. What problems are resolved in that story? What resolutions are reached? I looked hard at that story to understand why and how I felt comfortable in leaving my characters where I did.
All of this is just a way of talking about finding your novel's thematic arc—the development of the ideas or issues that are at stake in your work. You may not find clues to your novel's thematic arc in the story that takes place last in terms of time; instead, you may discover them in a story that explains or resolves something for your characters. Another way of approaching this task might be to ask yourself: Are some of the stories working toward another of them? Looking at my "last" story, I could see that it drew together many of the themes and ideas addressed by other stories. It helped me to answer that always perplexing question for writers: "What am I really getting at here?" Not that we ever know completely. We're always stumbling forward in a darkened room. But having a general sense of the room's contours helps us grope our way around it.
You might think that what follows would be to place the stories in chronological order, throw in some deft transitions, change the story titles to chapter numbers, and call up your agent saying, "Voila! A novel is born!" Right. Maybe for some people writing works that way. For me, it turned out to be far more complicated. Because once I understood the thematic arc, I saw that many of the stories I had labored over for so long were, in the novel context, background. They served more as character development—strong character development, but character development nonetheless. My novel needed some action. It was lacking what playwrights call the through-line—the plot that would keep readers on the edge of their seats, wondering what would come next.
Everyone loves the maxim—ascribed to T.S. Eliot—that bad writers borrow but good ones steal. Since I am a timid and inept thief, I stole from myself. I filched my novel's plot from the last story. Not only was that story a culmination of my themes, but its story line could be opened up enough to make room for the detail and characters contained in the previous stories.
This almost makes it sound as though novel writing were something akin to building model airplanes—insert tab A into slot B. It's not, of course. And the only plot that will sweep your reader away with it is one you are caught up in yourself. I certainly was. I did the thinking and organizing the way I always do—on the subway and in the shower. (Believe me, I was very clean and well traveled by the end of this book.) But when I sat down at my keyboard, I found myself surrendering to the breathless forward movement that distinguishes novels. What's she going to do now? Will his secret be revealed? Who could be at the door?
After years of writing short fiction, losing myself in a novel plot felt like climbing onto the roller coaster after countless perfect circles on the Ferris wheel. I gave in to the thrill of the ride. In fact, I had so much fun plotting, I found myself bringing in police officers and a car chase at the end. Okay, not really a car chase. More like a minor moving violation. But hey, it was action! Suspense! Forward movement!


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A spectacular fire on July 9, 2011, of a Jeddah six-story office building that totally destroyed the structure has raised questions about a dubious policy that many Saudi employers follow. Ravaging the twin towers of Alesayi Plaza near Madinah Road, the blazing inferno also destroyed some 17,000 foreign passports belonging to expatriate workers employed by companies such as Panasonic, Moulinex, and over 60 other businesses which were housed in the complex. The cause of the fire is still under investigation.
It is the policy of many employers in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to confiscate the passports of workers and hold them until the employees leave the country. Unfortunately this policy has paved the way for many abuses to occur within the system with potentially disastrous ramifications, such as slavery, blackmail, withholding pay, and inability of workers to switch their employment to another company within Saudi Arabia.
There is no law in Saudi Arabia which requires workers to surrender their passports to their employers, however some companies falsely claim that they are following the law by holding their employees' passports or may simply say that it is company policy. Companies explain that keeping workers' passports is their way of protecting their investment by bringing workers into the country. The Kingdom requires that foreign workers have a legal sponsor, which would be the Saudi company they work for. According to Saudi law, workers are allowed to freely change jobs or employers and to change their sponsorship, however there is no government entity to ensure that foreign workers rights are protected.
For many foreign workers who had plans to leave the country, their departures will likely be delayed. This unfortunate event should be a wake-up call for the Saudi government to take control of this serious situation and enforce policy regarding the possession of foreign workers' passports.
Related Arab News articles:
"Jeddah's Alesayi Plaza gutted by fire" – published July 9, 2011
"Second Alesayi tower on verge of collapse" – published July 10, 2011
"Alesayi fire burned 17,000 passports" – published July 18, 2011
"Your company is keeping your passport illegally" – published July 21, 2011
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I have had the privilege of having my grandchildren who live in California visit Chicago on their own during the year when they are nine. Recently, my youngest grandson, Justin had his turn. Attending a Cubs game was at the top of his list of things to do in Chicago.
He was excited about seeing the Cubs because "It isn't Chicago without the Cubs. I like to follow baseball and seeing a different team play would be interesting. I want to see how different players do different things and contrast the Cubs to my home team, the Giants. This is my first major league game that I will remember. My Dad took me to a game when I was too small to remember it and at home we go to minor league games."
After four days of seeing the major sights in Chicago, the big day was finally here. It was June 22nd, a big sports day with the Cubs playing the Astros at 3:00 p.m. and the Blackhawks playing the Bruins in the evening. (The Blackhawks were the stars).
It rained a little in the morning and the prediction was for a hot, humid day. Would the rain be so heavy the game would be called? Fortunately, the day cleared and it was pleasant and clear with a gentle wind. We boarded the "L". Is there another way to go to Wrigley Field? When we stepped into the partly filled car, almost everyone was wearing some kind of Cubs shirt. As more and more people got on, they, too, were wearing Cubs shirts, except for two with Blackhawks shirts.
Coming from the north shore, we changed trains at Howard and now the car was completely filled with Cubs fans. We started to talk with a family seated next to us. They told us they live in Appleton, WI and began the day driving to Skokie where they parked, took the yellow line to the red line and were headed to Wrigley Field for the game and would drive back home again after the game. There was also a family visiting from Philadelphia, excited to see the Cubs play.
When we got off of the "L" at Addison and stepped into the street and saw Wrigley Field in person surrounded by a sea of Cubs fans. People were everywhere, but mostly waiting in line to have their bags checked so they could enter and find their seats, which is what we did after meeting up with Jackie and Steve, Chicago Splash Magazine journalists.
It was a beautiful day. Our seats were behind home plate. Justin observed that the ivy covered walls and rooftop seats were very different from the field where he usually sees games. We got settled and the game began. Excitement was in the air with lots of cheers as the Cubs scored.
The organ music was great. The cheers were fun. There was a lot going on. Vendors were coming by and from time to time people went to get some goodies in the food area. The stands were completely filled.
There was the thrill of the crowd on their feet when it looked like the Cubs would score. And there they were bases loaded and..Oh no-no score. Suddenly, the game was over. Cubs lost. Justin was disappointed. Jackie pointed out how terrific it was to have had a lovely, relaxing day at Wrigley Field.
She said it, that winning wasn't the whole story but rather a day watching the Cubs was always a great experience and it is great to have an "old fashioned" park to come to. Justin then added the Wrigley Field is the second oldest in the country and we walked back to the "L" through throngs of Cubs fans. We were among 38,870 attendees who had the good sense to come out and cheer the Cubs.
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GoPro Zero To Hero
€ 5,149.00
Go2Pro is the Ideal package for people like you that want to give a total change…
Go2Pro is the Ideal package for people like you that want to give a total change to their lifestyle!
Entering into a new exciting and challenging career will allow you to go places, go diving, meet new people and do things underwater that you never believed possible!
Our Go2Pro entry level to PADI MSDT Instructor Package will take you from complete beginner to the Advanced levels of a PADI Dive Professional.
Our Go2Pro package is the best deal for the money!
The Go2Pro package has been created to guarantee you the best possibilities to get enough experience and knowledge to enhance your job opportunities! The package is a comprehensive training program designed to develop the skills and attitudes required to become a PADI Dive Professional.
First Part: Recreational Training
You will start with the 4 recreational courses that will take you from the world most renown entry level, PADI Open Water, to the PADI Advanced Open Water where you will experience diving in different conditions and using some special gear, to Emergency First Response course where you will learn basic Resuscitation and First Aid Techniques, to the PADI Rescue Diver level where you will learn how to prevent and solve problems in the water.
At anytime during the recreational portion of the training, you will also take part in some specialty courses that will enhance your knowledge and skills in specific areas of diving; our Go2Pro pack includes the following 5 specialty courses :Deep Diver, Underwater Navigation, PPB, Multilevel, Naturalist.
Second Part: Professional Training
The second step will be entering the Professional level of Education.
You'll start with the PADI Divemaster course, a 6 weeks program where you will learn to guide experienced divers during the exploration of the underwater world, and also to assist students in training under the supervision of an instructor.
During the Divemaster program you will learn a lot more about the Dive Theory which will cover subjects like; Physic, Physiology, Equipment, Use of the RDP Table version and the RDP Wheel, General Skills.
During the practical applications you will perfect your demonstration skills so you'll be able to demonstrate skills to inexperienced divers and students.
DM Internship
Once you become a PADI Divemaster, our program will allow you to get some experience and log lots of dives while actually helping out on our daily activities. This segment will last up to 15 weeks, giving you that hand on experience that will guarantee you the proper understanding of the duties and responsibilities involved in being a PADI Divemaster and allowing you to log up to 100 dives.
At the end of the internship, you will be ready to (and probably looking forward to) enter the PADI IDC Program, the program that will make you an Instructor, changing your life forever!
Instructor Training
At Cydive, We have successfully trained more than 600 PADI Instructors, with over 98% passing their PADI Instructor Examination at the first time!
Most IDC candidates have turned their passion in a very successful career!
Our IDC will run over a 9 day program and will be a very intense and thorough experience which will help you develop the proper attitude toward teaching diving and dealing with student divers.
This experience will end with a two days exam: The PADI Instructor Examination at the end of which you'll be a PADI OWSI.
Now you finally made it! You are on top of the ladder! Or maybe not?
Well, not really, in fact you are only up to the first flight of stairs. But not to worry, because our Go2Pro packages have been designed to make you climb that ladder quickly and thoroughly.
Master Scuba Diver Trainer
In fact, after one or two days to recover from the IDC and IE experience, we will start again with the MSDT program.
During this part you will learn how to organize conduct and sell (market) PADI Specialty courses.
You will be working closely with the Course Director and staff to learn all you need to know to be a successful PADI Specialty instructor in 5 different Specialty areas:Deep Diver, Underwater Navigation, EANx, Equipmentl, Wreck.
Once finished you will be entering the MSDT internship program, a program developed to help you enter in the professional world of teaching diving.
During the MSDT Internship, you will be assisting / assisted by an experienced instructor who will show you the ropes, and then supervise your courses to help you take the proper decision.
Now that you know everything about the Program, let us introduce to you our Course Directors, the persons that will supervise all your training, and who will be directly responsible for your training from the IDC onwards:
So at the end of our Go2Pro package you will have the following qualifications:
Master Scuba Diver
PADI Dive Master
PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor
PADI Specialty Instructor in 5 PADI Specialties
Have logged around 100 dives
Have been working in a diving centre for a total of 4-5 months
Have participated in the following Seminars : Compressor Orientation, Positive Approach Selling, Pricing your Courses.
Benefits of the GO 2 Pro Packages
6 months of intensive training, that will give you a very good understanding of the world of recreational diving, and will allow you to get a good professional experience that will increase your job placement.
18 certifications from basic to professional level, that will guarantee you an overall understanding of the main issues related to diving.
Around 100 logged dives ( if you take part to the DM internship )
All Training materials up to MSDT level
Course Fees + PADI Training Materials
Only Euro 5149
The Price Include:
ALL course training fees
All certification fees up to (but non including) Dive Master
All necessary PADI Training materials as specified in this list
Full Support and assistance during the whole IE program.
The Price does NOT include:
PADI PRO Applications (DM, IDC,EFRI Instr. Specialty, MSDT)
Instructor Examination Fees( to be paid to directly to PADI on the exam )
Transportation to and from the airport and to and from the centre.
You can now add a Full set of diving gear :
Regulator + Octopus + console with SPG and Depth Gauge) + BCD + full foot Fins + mask + Snorkel + Wet suit Full 5 mm
for an Unbelievable Price !! Euro 999.00
Prerequisites to be able to enrol in our G02Pro Package:
Be able to Swim
Be at least 18 years old
Have a medical check that clear you for Scuba Diving
Payment & refund Policies
To be eligible to participate in the Go2Pro pack, candidates need to make a deposit of 30% (non-refundable) at least a month before the Program starts.
Deposit can be made via Credit card, please contact us for details.
Full payment needs to be made latest upon arrival at the Diving Centre.
In case the training should be interrupted for Medical or other kind of emergencies, the candidate will receive a credit equal to the part of the training remaining. This can be converted in other services of the centre, or will give you the opportunity to resume training within 12 months from the date of the last portion of the training.
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What is the EDEN Submission System (ESS)?
States report data to the U.S. Department of Education using the EDEN Submission System (ESS), an electronic system that facilitates the efficient and timely transmission of data from SEAs to the Department. Data are transmitted by the states to meet the data requirements of annual and final grant reporting, specific program mandates, and the Government Performance and Results Act.
What is the EDEN Survey Tool (EST)?
The EDEN Survey Tool (EST) is a secure, Web-based interface through which local school districts enter data, then electronically submit the data to the Department using the Internet. Submitted data is available through EDFacts for analysis and reporting purposes. The EST is intended to obtain data that supplement, not duplicate, the EDEN data collection from states. Currently, the EST is used to collect data for the Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) and the Indian Education Formula Grant Program Application for Funds (Formula Grant EASIE).
What are the EDFacts data analysis and reporting tools?
EDFacts data analysis and reporting tools permit users to access, analyze and report on education data for over 100 data groups. Two kinds of reporting options are available - standard, preformatted reports and ad hoc, or individually tailored, reports. States currently have access to standard reports for data they provide to the Department. Department staff have access to standard and ad hoc reports to develop reports for senior leadership, secretarial initiatives and program offices.
What data are currently available through EDFacts?
Users of EDFacts have access to data that states supply through the EDEN Submission System as well as other data from the following data collections:
The EDFacts Data Collection: States submit K through 12 education data on approximately 100 data groups at the state, district and school levels to the U.S. Department of Education. Critical directory data is submitted, as well as data on schools, services, staffing, students, and educational outcomes.
The Consolidated State Performance Reports: The Consolidated State Performance Reports (CSPR) include data that tracks progress in implementing the No Child Left Behind Act. Data supplied by states for the CSPR report include data on adequate yearly progress, state performance assessments, highly qualified teachers, and school choice options. Disaggregated demographic data is available for all students, limited English proficient students, students with disabilities, and students in high- and low-poverty schools.
The Common Core of Data: The Common Core of Data (CCD) includes fiscal and non-fiscal data about all public schools, public school districts and state education agencies in the United States. The data include information that describes schools and school districts, including name, address, and phone number; descriptive information about students and staff, including demographics; and fiscal data, including revenues and current expenditures.
Special Education Data Collection: Data from states approved to send special education data to the EDEN Submission System, include information on special education child counts (demographic and disablement categories data), exiting, and education environment data.


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I am linking up with Tara for Monday Made It over at 4thgradefrolics. I used a composition book last year with my small group students. I kept notes regarding their reading progress, any difficulties that I noticed while reading/working, and their progress. It worked out great to use during parent-teacher conferences. The only problem that I had was that it was not easy to flip through and I had a difficult time finding the pages for each student. I decided to re-vamp it this year and I came up with this.
Here are all the supplies that I used:
I started with a $0.50 composition book from Walmart. I took the cover off and unbound the book by cutting the strings in the binding. I then cut down each page to 7" wide just to cut the binding part off. I used my Zutter binding machine to punch the holes for the spiral. By having a spiral on it, I can fold the pages over which will make it easier to jot notes in. I pulled out some old double sided paper from my stash and made a front and back cover. I used the Paper Studio vinyl (Hobby Lobby's brand) to create the title for the front of the book. That vinyl worked out very well. It's not the best quality vinyl because it is really thin. Since I wanted to laminate the covers, the vinyl didn't add a lot of bulk which was perfect!
After I had it all put together and bound, I punched out tabs from some coordinating cardstock for the tabs. I also stamped numbers on each tab for each student. I number my students, so these numbers will correspond with the student numbers. I divided the notebook by 5 pages since the composition notebook comes with 100 pages each. I am hoping that it will be enough for each student. If I need to, I can cut up more pages and add them later to the book.
I really enjoyed this project. I hope that it holds up well for the whole year. The best part was that it only cost me $0.50. Everything besides the composition book was in my stash. I'm glad that I was able to use up some old supplies. Thanks for stopping by!


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|Oracle® OLAP DML Reference
11g Release 2 (11.2)
Part Number E17122-05
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The SWITCH command provides a multipath branch in a program. The specific path taken during program execution depends on the value of the control expression that is specified with SWITCH. You can use a SWITCH statement only within programs.
Note:Do not confuse the use of a single SWITCH command with the use of SWTICH as a conditional operator in an expression. See "SWITCH Expressions".
SWITCH control-expression
CASE case-expression1:
statement 1.1
statement 1.n
CASE case-expression2:
statement 2.1
statement 2.n
statement n.1
statement n.n
The control-expression argument determines the case label to which program control is transferred by the SWITCH statement. When the SWITCH statement is executed, control-expression is evaluated and compared with each of the CASE label expressions in the program. When a match is found, control is transferred to that case label. When no match is found, control transfers to the DEFAULT label (if present) or to the statement following the DOEND for SWITCH.
The CASE labels whose expressions (case-expression1, case-expression2, ...) specify the different cases you want to handle. When control-expression matches case-expression, program control is transferred to that CASE label. The CASE label expressions are evaluated at the time the program is run, in the order they appear, until a match is found.
The DEFAULT label is optional. It identifies a special case to which control should be transferred when none of the case-expressions matches the control-expression. When you omit DEFAULT, and no match is found, control is transferred to the statement that follows the DOEND for SWITCH.
All the CASE labels (including DEFAULT) for a SWITCH statement must be included within a DO/DOEND bracket immediately following the SWITCH statement. Because case-expression is a label, it must be followed by a colon (:). The statements to be executed in a given case must follow the label. Normally, the last statement in a case should be BREAK, which transfers control from SWITCH to the statement that follows the DOEND for SWITCH.
When you omit BREAK (or RETURN, SIGNAL, and so on) at the end of a case, the program goes on to execute the statements for the next case as well. Normally, you do not want this to happen. However, when you plan to execute the same statements for two cases, you can use this to your advantage by placing both CASE labels before the statements.
Usage Notes
Control and Case Expressions
The SWITCH control-expression can have any data type, as can the case-expressions. The various case-expressions can have different data types. When you specify the name of a dimension (as a literal, non-quoted text expression) as the control-expression or case-expression, Oracle OLAP uses the first value in the dimension's current status list, not the dimension name, as it searches for a match. When the dimension has no values in the status list, Oracle OLAP uses the value
NA. An
NA control-expression matches the first
NA case-expression.
Do Not Use Ampersand Substitution with SWITCH
Avoid using ampersand substitution in a SWITCH control-expression or in a CASE label case-expression. Ampersands produce unpredictable, and usually undesirable, results.
Multiple SWITCH Commands
You can include multiple SWITCH statements in a program. You can also nest SWITCH commands. When a program contains multiple SWITCH commands, each can have its own DEFAULT label, even when the SWITCH commands are nested.
Transferring Control
While BREAK is commonly used to transfer program control within a SWITCH statement, it is not the only such statement you can use. You can also use statements such as CONTINUE, GOTO, RETURN, and SIGNAL. Keep in mind that you can use CONTINUE only when the SWITCH statement is within a FOR or WHILE loop. See also the entries for these statements and for DO ... DOEND.
Example 10-153 Multipath Branching Using SWITCH in a Program
The following program lines produce one of several types of reports. Before the SWITCH statement, the program determines which type of report the user wants and places the value
Market or
Finance in the variable
userchoice. The program switches to the case label that matches that name and produces the report. When the report finishes, the BREAK statement transfers control to the cleanup section after the DOEND.
SWITCH userchoice DO CASE 'Market': ... BREAK CASE 'Finance': ... BREAK DEFAULT: ... BREAK DOEND cleanup: ...


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Today, Adobe and NBC Olympics announced the official NBC Olympics apps for the iPad, iPhone and select Android tablets and smartphones. For the first time in Olympics history, mobile apps will give you the opportunity to view live broadcasts of all Olympic events in the palm of your hand. This is possible because of the partnership between Adobe and NBC Olympics, and Adobe's ability to provide leading video technology solutions at scale. We believe the Olympics will be a defining moment for digital video and we are proud to play a role.
The "NBC Olympics Live Extra" and "NBC Olympics" apps will provide a huge variety of content – from live streams of all competitive events to short video highlights, medal ceremonies, interviews, news stories and more. We're thrilled that both apps are powered by a series of products and technologies from Adobe, which made it possible for NBC Olympics to more easily bring them to a wide range of mobile and tablet platforms and devices.
Adobe creative tools, including Photoshop, Illustrator, Acrobat, Flash Builder, Flex and others, were used to design and build the apps. With Adobe AIR, our runtime for Flash content outside web browsers, NBC Olympics is able to leverage existing code to ensure a consistent content and video playback experience across devices without having to develop the apps natively for each platform. By integrating support for Adobe Pass, NBC Olympics is using the industry's leading "TV Everywhere" authentication technology used by virtually all operators in the U.S. You simply provide the login and password of your pay-TV subscription to access live broadcast streams of over 3500 hours of Olympic events. To make it as easy as possible, you only need to go through the sign-in once and won't have to "re-authenticate" every time you want to watch a live event.
NBC Olympics is also taking advantage of Adobe technologies to measure and monetize content in both apps. Advertising onto mobile devices will be served via Adobe Auditude, our video ad management and monetization platform. Auditude will work in conjunction with other existing NBC ad serving systems and is used by major brands worldwide like Comcast, Major League Baseball, Fox News, E! Entertainment, Dailymotion and others. SiteCatalyst, our flagship product for digital analytics, allows NBC Olympics to measure user traffic and engagement across both apps for live video streams, ads and video-on-demand (VOD) content for iOS and Android devices. This enables NBC Olympics to quickly optimize the app experience based on viewer behavior.
A few other great things I wanted to highlight: Each app is interconnected, so you can easily launch one of the apps from within the other to streamline usability. Both apps offer social media integration that lets you share and communicate with friends via Facebook, Twitter and Google Plus as the Games happen in London. You can also set reminders for your favorite sport events, and, pause or rewind.
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MANCHESTER — U.S. Rep. Carol Shea-Porter will push for Congress to enact new gun control measures in the coming year, including a ban on "high capacity" magazines for firearms.
The New Hampshire Democrat said Monday she is "determined" to help bring a vote in the U.S. House on legislation that would ban high capacity clips.
Lawmakers in Washington, D.C., are poised to take up new gun control measures, following on the heels of a devastating mass shooting in Connecticut.
Carnage at a suburban elementary school there has sparked nationwide calls for new firearms restrictions, as well as backlash from the National Rifle Association and other gun rights advocates.
Shea-Porter discussed the pending gun control debate Monday during a wide-ranging interview at her district office in Manchester. She also touched on the unresolved deadlock in Congress over the country's debt and spending, as well her desire to work on campaign finance reform during the next two years.
Shea-Porter won re-election in November, defeating Republican Frank Guinta to recapture the 1st Congressional District seat.
A Rochester native, Shea-Porter previously served two terms in Congress before losing her seat to Guinta in 2010.
In some respects, Shea-Porter's previous experience in Congress will give her a head start as she returns to the position this month.
Shea-Porter was sworn into office on Jan. 3. She has been reappointed to the House Armed Services and Natural Resources committees, on which she previously served. The move allows her to maintain her seniority, and the political clout that comes with it.
Shea-Porter has outfitted her Manchester office with some veteran staffers, as well as former state Sen. Jackie Cilley.
The Barrington Democrat, who challenged Gov. Maggie Hassan during last year's primary election, is serving as Shea-Porter's congressional district director.
In the wake of the tragedy at Sandy Hook Elementary School, President Barack Obama called on Vice President Joe Biden to develop a list of new measures aimed at stemming gun violence.
Discussing the looming debate, Shea-Porter emphasized that she believes in second amendment gun ownership rights. Firearms fill an "appropriate role" in the country, Shea-Porter said — especially in New Hampshire, where some people hunt recreationally, but others do it out of necessity.
"I think all of us who have grown up in New Hampshire understand that this is a culture," Shea-Porter said, "and it's fine. The problem comes when you have these high capacity magazines that go way beyond sport or individual protection."
Shea-Porter said she believes magazine capacity should be capped in the range of 10 bullets, though she is open to compromise on the issue.
Shea-Porter said she would also be open to reinstituting a ban on so-called "assault weapons," generally understood to mean semi-automatic rifles that meet certain criteria.
Many semi-automatic rifles were previously banned for sale to civilians in the United States under a ban that was enacted in 1994, which has since lapsed.
Discussing other facets of gun control, Shea-Porter said she would also be interested in Congress exploring expanded gun registrations, as well as more stringent background checks to ensure gun owners don't have a background of criminality or mental illness.
"We want to be able to have the freedom to carry a gun ... but we also want to make sure that we keep them out of the hands of people who should not have them," Shea-Porter said.
Gun control has been at the forefront of the policy debate in Washington in recent weeks, though unresolved fiscal issues could take center stage again by mid-February.
Congress is facing a deadline then to vote on whether to increase the country's $16.4-trillion debt limit. The move would give the U.S. Treasury the authority to continue paying down the debts the country has already incurred, avoiding a potential default on loans.
After kicking the can down the road at the close of 2012, lawmakers must also resume the debate over the steep budget sequestration cuts set to begin taking effect this year.
Shea-Porter said she's determined to work cooperatively to reduce the country's debt and deficit. However, she said Republicans need to come to the table with a willingness to raise some new revenues — something that hasn't happened yet.
Shea-Porter said she is open to reforming Medicare, Social Security and other safety net programs, but emphasized that she will not accept a deal that changes any existing benefits.
"I don't think the middle class should have to pay for the mistakes and for the spending that others did," she said.
Discussing Medicare reforms she would be open to, Shea-Porter pointed out that negotiating the price of prescription drugs with manufacturers could save the government an estimated $200 billion over 10 years. Shea-Porter said she also wants to increase emphasis on reimbursement for medical treatment based on outcomes.
Shea-Porter said she would not be open to raising the retirement age for benefits, one of the elements of plans laid out by Republicans.
"The burden of doing this should not fall on the middle class," she said.
Speaking broadly, Shea-Porter said her top priority in Congress will be job creation. That will entail efforts to create jobs by rebuilding communications and transportation infrastructure and boosting exports, she said.
"The thing about it is there's not one silver bullet," she said. "There's not one solution to increasing the number of jobs. It's going to be a lot of small steps we can take, and some larger steps."
Campaign finance reform is another area that will receive Shea-Porter's attention this term.
"Almost everything can be traced at some point to the problem of the way we finance campaigns," she said, "because what happens is that all these different groups are engaged. They all put money in there, and they have too big a say-so, and people are afraid to take a stance that might not be popular."
Shea-Porter said she is reviewing draft legislation on the issue. One promising idea is to institute a system of public financing on the federal level, similar to regulations instituted statewide in Maine.
Another measure she hopes to explore is a requirement for corporate shareholders to vote on the spending being done by corporations for political purposes.
"The reason it matters so much is because what happens is that a lot of members of Congress don't stay in their seats on their committees all day," Shea-Porter said. "They do too much fundraising now. It's really gotten grotesque."


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Miss Abby had her 4Th birthday on May 17...We had a cute little party at Gymboree Gym w/ 6 of her closest pals!
She had her last day of 3 yr pre-school last Friday! She had a GREAT school year and is a changed girl!
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International safety advocates are encouraged by news that the rotorcraft industry in India is undertaking independent, third-party safety audits of helicopter operators.
The news comes via the Rotary Wing Society of India in a message to leaders of the International Helicopter Safety Team. Indian industry has undertaken an effort that parallels that international group's initiative, which aims to cut helicopter accident rates around the world 80 percent by 2016. India was the site of the first regional conference of that international team, which was held in June 2006 in New Delhi and was sponsored by The Rotary Wing Society.
"It doesn't matter how good the audits are right now," said one leader of the international team. "It's an important first step in the process of enhancing safety that the industry in India is taking."
Word of the audits comes as India's aviation regulator, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), had said it would appoint independent parties to audit the activities of flight schools in the country. That followed findings that a flight school in Baramati was issuing falsified test results to pilot trainees.
The intention is for auditors to conduct six inspections a year. In addition to verifying flight schools' compliance with aviation regulations, the auditors are charged with suggesting ways of improving the oversight and performance of those schools.
The rising demand for pilots in India has provoked a rapid increase in the number of flight schools there.
Some projections say India would need 300 more helicopter pilots a year through 2013. To help meet such demand, the government recently decided to permit 100 percent ownership of flight schools by foreign entities. (It also is allowing 100 percent foreign ownership of helicopter operators, which likely would further increase demand for pilots.) The government of France last month said it is working on setting up a flight academy in India in partnership with Eurocopter. Bell Helicopter also is among many others considering such a move.
The concern is that, in this high-demand, increasingly competitive setting, some flight schools are falsifying records to show that students have received more instruction in the air than they actually have flown and issuing them certificates on that basis. That would put pilots in the cockpit who have not meet regulatory standards for serving as pilot in command of an aircraft.
Signs of growth in the Indian market appear regularly.
The government now is considering selling small stakes in state-owned companies, reportedly including Pawan Hans Helicopters. This national helicopter company reports it has a fleet of 37 helicopters — 17 Eurocopter AS365Ns and nine AS365N3, three Bell 206L4s and four Bell 407s, two Russian-built Mi-172s.
The consulting firm Ernst & Young is projecting that India's demand for private air services to grow 50 percent a year, driven by rising car ownership there and poor investment in road infrastructure.
Along those lines, India's pioneer of low-cost air travel, Air Deccan, plans to start a helicopter shuttle service to Bangalore's new Bengaluru International Airport, which was slated to open last month. The service's fare, equivalent to $100 (€65), is intended to lure travelers who otherwise face a three-hr drive to the airport from most business parks in Bangalore, which is called India's Silicon Valley.
JB Aviation is planning scheduled helicopter service in southern India. The company is awaiting DGCA approval to start service to Kodaikanal, about 55 nm (100 km) southeast of its headquarters city of Coimbatore in Tamil Nadu state, to Madurai, about 95 nm to the southeast, and Ooty about 25 nm to the northwest. It has acquired land in Ooty for a heliport and plans to lease helicopters from Pawan Hans for the service.
JB Aviation said it is marketing the services in part to meet demand from corporate customers, such as Nokia and Vodafone, seeking more efficient transportation options in the region.
Global Vectra Helicorp Ltd has opened a new maintenance hangar at Juhu Airport in north Mumbai. The offshore support operator has India's largest fleet of Bell 412s and has introduced Eurocopter's EC155B1 in offshore missions there.
The $2.75 million (€1.76) facility will "provide excellent support facilities for our growing helicopter fleet," said Global Vectra's CEO, Allan Brown.
The company has approvals for overhauling 42-deg and 90-deg gearboxes and swashplate and tail-rotor assemblies for the 412. It also can perform 2,500-hr special inspections of the 412's power train components, overhaul those components, and repair mechanical, electrical, avionics and structural items on that helicopter.
A second phase of construction will add a four-story office building to the facility.


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A snowy owl that has captivated D.C. this winter was apparently met with an all-too-urban mishap: It is being treated for injuries sustained from being hit by a bus.
The owl was reportedly injured by the bus in the vicinity of 15th and I streets. It was found by Metropolitan police, who reported the owl's injury to the National Zoological Police.
The owl was taken to the Smithsonian's National Zoo earlier today for treatment. It's now in the care of the City Wildlife and Rehabilitation Center, which announced late Thursday night the owl is in stable condition.
A zoo press release described the owl's initial condition as "responsive but subdued." Though there were no obvious physical injuries on the bird, a further examination found blood in her mouth, a symptom consistent with head trauma.
Abby Hehmeyer, a city wildlife biologist, said the Zoo will give the owl X-rays in order to check for any missed injuries.
"Our team made sure the bird was comfortable and in a quiet atmosphere while waiting for it to be picked up by City Wildlife for rehabilitation," zoo officials said in the press release.
City Wildlife plans to release her back into the wild as soon as possible, as per standard protocol.
Zoo veterinarians determined the owl was a female based on its size and color (female snowy owls tend to be a little larger and darker than males).
The owl has become a minor D.C. celebrity, even spawning her own Twitter account, @DCSnowyOwl. She currently has 480 followers and has been tweeting throughout the real owl's ordeal.
Is my medical treatment covered by the Affordable Care Act? Vets are expensive. X-rays?! — Snowy Owl (@DCSnowyOwl) January 30, 2014
Snowy owls are generally found much farther north than D.C., ranging from the Arctic tundra to parts of Canada, Alaska and Eurasia. But the birds sometimes find their ways as far south as Texas and Georgia.


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