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New York Times Neediest Cases
In Harlem, a Shelter That Gives Young Men the Tools to Succeed - New York Times
12/14/2017 | New York Times Neediest Cases
Nestled on a residential block in Harlem, Create Young Adult Residences looks like any other apartment building. A fire escape snakes up its rust-colored facade.
Throughout the day, young men who live in the building, on West 128th Street, come and go, heading to and from school, jobs and neighborhood restaurants like Red Rooster Harlem and Sylvia's.
Create, a 50-bed transitional housing program, serves men 18 to 25, many of whom have recently aged out of the foster care system. Its residents are encouraged to study or to work, and to find permanent housing within nine months. The support system has proved invaluable to many.
After being in foster care and enduring a tumultuous life with his adoptive family, Rymale Benjamin, 21, came to Create after spending three weeks at the 30th Street Men's Shelter in Manhattan.
"At first, I looked around and thought someone had invited me to their house," he said. "I thought, This place is nice; it's in a good area. I was shocked it was a shelter."
Before it became Create, the building had been abandoned. Benedict Taylor, a Franciscan friar at St. Francis of Assisi Church in Midtown Manhattan, and Ralph Perez, a lay member, took over the building in 1984, making it one of three residential housing facilities in the city associated with Create Inc., a nonprofit organization that includes a drug-treatment center and a food pantry.
The men had been serving the neighborhood since the 1960s, when Mr. Perez was still in college. They began their first residential drug-addiction recovery program there in 1973, during the heroin epidemic that was ravaging New York City.
"There were a lot of people coming to our doors who didn't necessarily have drug problems," Mr. Perez said recently. "But they were still homeless and had nowhere to go."
In 1983, Mr. Perez and Father Taylor expanded their operation, taking over a three-story tenement building across the street from the rehabilitation center. They converted it into a 19-bed shelter for homeless men, the city's first such community-based and -operated shelter financed with city and state funds, according to a news release at the time.
In 1984, Father Taylor and Mr. Perez took over another abandoned four-story building, this one on West 128th Street. Working with a group of architects, Mr. Perez helped design the dormitory space. He wanted the residents to feel at home in their rooms, he said, so each door got its own doorbell.
"It was about being more than 'a hot and a cot,'" Mr. Perez said, referring to the standard warm meal and bed. "We wanted to help transition them into independent living. That's what we thought was most important."
Today, that shelter is usually at full capacity. Brian Bailey, the director, says he receives five to 10 requests for a bed each day.
Since 2009, Create, which is affiliated with Catholic Charities Archdiocese of New York, one of the eight organizations supported by The New York Times Neediest Cases Fund, has been home to nine recipients profiled over the years during the fund's annual campaign. Combined, they have received almost $3,000.
One recipient this year, Moussa Konate, 21, a college student, shares a third-floor room that overlooks the back garden. Mr. Konate, who is Muslim, keeps an aqua-and-yellow prayer mat, a parting gift from his mother when he left Mali, at the head of his bed.
"This is the only shelter where I feel like I am home," said Mr. Konate, who has stayed in two other city shelters. "I leave for work and come back to sleep. And when I'm back, I feel like I'm home."
Create provides tenants with services like job-skills training, educational support and the opportunity to gain work experience. "Without that, it's a revolving door," Mr. Perez said, "winding right back to homelessness."
Father Taylor added: "The program gives people the time and space to recover at their own pace. It's not rushed."
Mayor Bill de Blasio has said that he was slow to recognize New York's homelessness crisis and that a "blood-and-guts war strategy" is necessary to address it. The city provides shelter to about 60,000 people nightly, through 290 shelters and 185 so-called cluster sites, which are private buildings with apartments reserved for homeless families with children. Commercial hotels fill the gap.
After toddler sisters died last year from severe burns caused by radiator steam at a South Bronx cluster site, Mr. de Blasio announced in February a plan to close all cluster sites by 2021 and end all commercial hotel use two years after that, while allocating $300 million to open 90 new shelters.
Since the announcement, about 350 apartments have been closed, and four new shelters for families with children have opened with 291 total units, according to the Department of Social Services. Mr. de Blasio announced on Tuesday that the city would convert 800 apartments at cluster sites, mostly in the Bronx, into affordable housing. The change could place about 3,000 people into permanent housing.
The mayor's plan from February also includes five additional "purpose-built shelter projects," which, much like Create, would be tailored to residents' needs. Today, Create is the only transitional housing program in the city designed specifically for young men.
G. Stephanie Ali, the vocation coordinator at Create, says the program provides a unique space to enable young men to gain their footing and transition into a permanent setting. Aspiring painters, novelists, basketball players, engineers, rap artists and producers have passed through the halls over the years, she said.
"Oftentimes at this age, young men feel they should be doing more," Ms. Ali said, adding that overwhelming possibilities can hinder residents from focusing on goals. "So we're there to help them see the broader scope of what's out there and get them engaged in education and employment to meet that ultimate goal of housing."
Soon after Idi Diallo, 21, a soccer player from Ivory Coast moved to New York, he found himself sleeping in the prayer hall of a mosque. After coming to Create, he later moved into his own apartment in the Bronx. He is now enrolled at Long Beach City College in California, studying business accounting.
"I can't even describe how much Create and all the wonderful people there have helped me," Mr. Diallo said recently. "Today, I look back on it as my new start. Moving there was the beginning of my success."
Oumar Camara, 19, seeks a similar happy ending. He came to the city from Mali's capital, Bamako, four years ago. At the time, he had an hour between the end of high school and the start of his full-time cleaning and dishwashing job. Often, he did not return to the room he shared in Harlem until 4 a.m., just a few hours before school began.
He moved to Create in March. A burden was lifted when he no longer had to pay $500 a month in rent and utilities, which allowed him to quit his job and focus on school. He is now on track to graduate in June.
"Now I want to go to college, get a career and have a better life," Mr. Camara said, adding that he plans to pursue a degree in structural engineering.
On Tuesday, Mr. Camara and Mr. Konate received keys to a two-bedroom apartment in Irvington, N.J. They will move into their new home as early as Friday.


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Saturday, July 16, 2011
the anatomy of a post-help! hit (the white album)
After a one-day break (apologies, but I was just way too tired to post after seeing Paul at Yankee Stadium on Friday :) ), here's the White Album categorization. I look forward to hearing your dissenting opinions on what's sure to be a tough one. :)
Ballads (7)
Dear Prudence
I Will
Mother Nature's Son
Long, Long, Long
Good Night
Novelty/Parody Songs (12)
Ob La Di, Ob La Da
Wild Honey Pie
The Continuing Story of Bungalow Bill
Martha My Dear
Rocky Raccoon
Why Don't We Do it in the Road?
Everybody's Got Something to Hide Except for Me and My Monkey
Sexy Sadie
Honey Pie
Savoy Truffle
Revolution 9
Straight Rock (8)
Back in the USSR
While My Guitar Gently Weeps
I'm So Tired
Yer Blues
Helter Skelter
Revolution 1
Cry Baby Cry (unsure about this one)
Rockabilly-style Rock (1)
Don't Pass Me By
Psychedelic Rock (2)
Glass Onion
Happiness is a Warm Gun
So there you have it. I look forward to hearing everything you disagree with. :)
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Hi Chelsea,ReplyDelete
I pretty much agree with you - maybe "Martha my dear" a ballad, but i'm not sure.
For quite a few years i didn't play this album as i found it a bit disjointed, but recently i got into it again. Listening to it now, i think it shows just how versatile the lads were and how they were and still are ahead of any other group.
Hi Steve,ReplyDelete
Wow, we agree on something! :) I put Martha My Dear in the novelty category because I felt like Paul was writing a 1940s-style tune in a tongue-in-cheek way, since it's about his dog.
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Flowers are not only a sign of beauty but also of beautiful fragrance. These are very colourful and of different types.
To enjoy and Celebrate this beauty of flowers and its fragrance, here are some extremely beautiful flowers pictures.
Henry Beecher, said in Life Thoughts, 1858 : Flowers are the sweetest things God ever made, and forgot to put a soul into.
We all know that Netherlands, also known as Holland is known for many things, such as field hockey, tourism, friendly people, making things legal which aren't legal in most of the other countries but it is most famous for flowers. And their love for flowers can be known by the fact that in 1600s, flowers were a rather valuable commodity than gold.
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Well-meaning parents and older friends will probably tell you that college will be "the time of your life." "You will find your people," they might say. As a rising high school senior, I found this exciting and disconcerting: Would my peak be in college? And, how would I find my people anyway? I remember feeling both thrilled to graduate high school and overwhelmed by the college application process. I could not wait to meet new and interesting people and take fascinating courses in English and history, and my expectations for college could not have been higher. But, by the end of my first semester of college, I knew I wanted to transfer.
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After a disputed independence vote earlier this month, the Catalan regional parliament declared independence from Spain.
As reported by The Washington Post, just minutes after the parliament vote on Friday, the Spanish Senate authorized Madrid's central government to have power over Catalonia. This tug-of-war is causing a constitutional dilemma for the region. The BBC reported that 90 percent of people who potentially voted in this month's referendum were in favor of Catalonia's independence.
But there has been confusion since Spain's Constitutional Court ruled the vote illegal. And as Britain plans its exit from the European Union, there is rising uncertainty about what Catalan independence will mean for stability in Western Europe. Larry speaks to a reporter on the ground in Barcelona today, to learn more about the future of Catalonia.
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The Obama administration is reportedly delaying enforcement of another aspect of ObamaCare, one that prohibits employers from providing better health benefits to top executives than those being offered to regular employees.
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The Affordable Care Act, commonly known as ObamaCare, says employer-sponsored health plans must not discriminate "in favor of highly compensated individuals" with respect to either eligibility or benefits, and provides a tax break for employer-sponsored insurance, while demanding employers not provide better coverage to higher-paid employees.
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South Carolina, UConn hold strong atop AP women's poll
South Carolina and UConn seem on a collision course for a No. 1 vs. No. 2 showdown Feb. 9.
The top two teams in The Associated Press women's poll kept alive the chance of 54th matchup featuring No. 1 vs. No. 2 by winning their games this past week. The Gamecocks survived their first real test in the Southeastern Conference, beating No. 10 Kentucky 68-60 at home Sunday in front of 17,156 fans.
UConn had a bit of an easier time beating SMU 83-28. The Huskies led 74-9, holding the Mustangs without a point for nearly the first 12:30 of the second half.
The Gamecocks travel to Missouri and Florida this week while UConn hosts Temple and South Florida.
While the top two teams kept winning, five of the next eight in the poll lost, causing a remix of the first 10. It's the second time this season that five teams in the top 10 lost.
Baylor, Louisville and Texas followed the Huskies, with the Cardinals and Longhorns tied for fourth. Tennessee, Notre Dame, Maryland, Oregon State and Kentucky rounded out the top 10.
The Beavers have their highest ranking ever at No. 9.
Some notes from this week's poll:
One road loss to Miami cost Notre Dame its 28-week streak in the top five. The Fighting Irish had been ranked among the first five teams for every week since Nov. 11, 2013. That was the second-longest active streak behind UConn, which has been among the top five every week since Jan. 29, 2007 — a span of 152 consecutive weeks.
The Irish still have been in the top 10 for every week since Jan. 7, 2011. That's 78 consecutive weeks. UConn's been in the first 10 for 184 weeks dating to March 14, 2005.
Hold that Tiger
Princeton keeps moving up the rankings, climbing to No. 19 this week. The undefeated Tigers beat Hampton by 12 and rival Penn by 29. Princeton now is on exam break until Jan. 30.
South Carolina and Princeton are the lone remaining unbeatens in women's basketball. On the other end of the spectrum, UC Santa Barbara and Illinois State are the two winless programs.
Falling out
Western Kentucky fell out of the Top 25 a week after joining. It wasn't the Lady Toppers' fault as they won both their games handily. It isn't the first time this season that a team promptly dropped out of the rankings without losing. Gonzaga fell out the week after it entered the poll despite winning its two games that week. It's a rare feat, as this is only the fifth time it's happened since 2000, according to STATS. The Lady Toppers and Bulldogs join Toledo in 2013, Arkansas in 2007 and Arkansas State in 2000.
Upcoming matchups
Two teams with ACC title aspirations square off with Notre Dame visiting North Carolina on Thursday. Both teams are coming off disappointing defeats last week. The Irish lost at Miami while the Tar Heels fell at Pittsburgh. Thursday night will also showcase the two newest members of the Big Ten with Maryland visiting Rutgers. While it isn't in the Top 25, DePaul has a busy week to determine its standing in the Big East with a road trip to face St. John's on Friday and Seton Hall on Sunday.


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Defy by Sara B. Larson | Book Review
I received this book for free from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.Defy by Sara B. Larson
Series: Defy #1
Published by Scholastic Press on January 7th 2014
Genres: Fantasy & Magic
Pages: 336
Format: eARC
Source: NetGalley
A lush and gorgeously written debut, packed with action, intrigue, and heart-racing romance.
Alexa Hollen is a fighter. Forced to disguise herself as a boy and serve in the king's army, Alex uses her quick wit and fierce sword-fighting skills to earn a spot on the elite prince's guard. But when a powerful sorcerer sneaks into the palace in the dead of night, even Alex, who is virtually unbeatable, can't prevent him from abducting her, her fellow guard and friend Rylan, and Prince Damian, taking them through the treacherous wilds of the jungle and deep into enemy territory.
The longer Alex is held captive with both Rylan and the prince, the more she realizes that she is not the only one who has been keeping dangerous secrets. And suddenly, after her own secret is revealed, Alex finds herself confronted with two men vying for her heart: the safe and steady Rylan, who has always cared for her, and the dark, intriguing Damian. With hidden foes lurking around every corner, is Alex strong enough to save herself and the kingdom she's sworn to protect?
The premises of this book were awesome! I mean, it reminded me of Mulan. A story that I absolutely love and have loved since I was a little girl. That being said, I think that when I first heard about Defy it just had this big READ ME stamp all over it. The story seemed pretty original and it interested me right away. Thus I started reading.
For me the characters where one of the things that made this book. The characters were great, Alexa was badass and really easy to connect to. I adored her twin brother Marcel, and their banter. Rylan was this all time good guy that every girl would love to have as a boyfriend, and the Prince… Darn, my love for these kind of guys! (He turned out to be more than the bored and spoiled prince though! A bit cliché, I know).
However, about halfway through the story, about when they'd found out Alex was actually Alexa, her character lost her strength. I understand that what she's going through is really hard, and that she must be really confused. But it just seemed as if she forgot that she was a fighter. At times that started resurfacing but most of the time Alexa's character seemed to be not even half of the girl we met at the beginning of the book.
What I really liked less about this books is that about halfway in the book the main focus shifts and starts focussing more on Alexa's feeling instead of the danger they were facing. I loved this book so much because in the beginning, you have the struggle of Alexa keeping her real identity a secret, there is an intriguing political aspect and there are lots of little (and big!) plot twists. But when the love triangle, that I didn't even mind because Alexa makes her choice right away and sticks with it, came the focus on Alexa's feelings. Which is fine… but it is as if the impending danger that keeps growing is less important than her mood swings. The rest of the plot isn't overlooked or something, but it becomes less important and gets second place to Alexa's feelings. I would've liked to see that different.
The world Sara B. Larson created was vivid. I loved the jungle setting, I haven't read anything with this kind of setting in a while so it was refreshing. The writing was very descriptive, I remember the trip to the 'breeding houses' all to well *shudder*.
All and all I did like this book! The writing, the characters and setting are great, original and fresh. The plot was good. Though, in the end I do feel the need to say, that I very much preferred the first half of the book over the second half.


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Chinese Stainless Sinks Hit By Tariffs
By: Rob The Plumber
Date: September 09, 2012
I am very happy to report that the Canadian government has slapped Chinese made stainless steel sinks with tariffs of up to 100%. These crappy sinks have been hitting our shores for the last five years. Making our local sink manufacturers bleed money trying to compete.
In this tough economic down time we need to protect or local companies and keep jobs alive here in Canada. Plumbers and consumers must buy Canadian. This easy to do step can easily solve the economy. We can take care of our own! It is about time we stand up to foreign garbage flooding our markets. It is the problem that caused the whole issue in the first place.
So next time you go to buy a plumbing fixture, ask the salesman. Where is this product made? How much extra is a Canadian or American made product?


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CA Inc. (CA) reported second quarter 2013 adjusted earnings per share (EPS) of 56 cents, a penny ahead of the Zacks Consensus Estimate.
Total revenue in the reported quarter came in at $1.15 billion, down 4.0% from $1.20 billion in the year-ago quarter and below the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.17 billion. When adjusted for currency, quarter's revenue remained flat year over year. The decline was due to longer sales cycle, lower product sales and overall macro uncertainty.
Region wise, 63.4% of the company's revenue in the second quarter came from North America while the remaining 36.6% came from International operations.
Revenue Segments
As per revenue segments, Mainframe Solutions revenue was $619.0 million, down 5.5% year over year. Enterprise Solutions revenue was $438.0 million, down 2.4% year over year. Services revenue was down 1.0% year over year to $95.0 million.
The company witnessed total bookings of $837.0 million in the second quarter, down 13.9% year over year, primarily due to a decrease in renewals and lower product sales.
North America bookings were $500.0 million, down 25.0% year over year while international bookings grew 9.0% year over year to $337.0 million.
Operating Results
Reported operating income was $337.0 million, up 1.2% from $333.0 million in the year-ago quarter, aided by better cost management by the company.
Net income on a GAAP basis was 48 cents per share versus 47 cents per share in the year-ago quarter. Excluding special items, such as software amortization, intangible amortization, restructuring and other and hedging gains/losses, but including the stock-based compensation expenses, non-GAAP net income in the second quarter stood at 56 cents per share versus 50 cents in the prior-year quarter.
Balance Sheet and Cash Flow
CA generated cash flow from continuing operations of $89.0 million compared with $183.0 million in the year-ago quarter. The decline was mainly due to lower billings growth and collection. Cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities were $2.2 billion versus $2.5 billion in the previous quarter.
Considering the ongoing economic turmoil and lower bookings, CA reduced its forecasts for fiscal 2013. However, it would continue to introduce new products and solutions, expand partner networks and focus on cost reduction.
For fiscal year 2013, the company expects revenue in the range of $4.58–$4.67 billion reflecting a decline of 3.0%–1.0% in constant currency (previously up 1.0% to 2.0%). GAAP diluted earnings per share from continuing operations growth in constant currency in a range of 8.0% to 12.0% (previously up 12.0% to 14.0%). This growth in constant currency translates to GAAP EPS range of $1.99 to $2.07.
Non-GAAP diluted earnings per share from continuing operations are expected to grow in the 6.0% to 10.0% range (previously 10.0% to 12.0%). This translates to reported non-GAAP diluted earnings per share of $2.36 to $2.44. Cash flow from continuing operations is expected in the range of $1.38 billion to $1.44 billion (previously $1.54 billion to $1.57 billion).
Our Take
CA Inc. posted modest second quarter results marginally ahead of the Zacks Consensus Estimate on bottom line, but missing the same on top line. Revenue fell year over year due to lack of new business deals and lesser number of renewals. Bookings were lower reflecting lackluster demand for CA's products and solutions. The company also reduced its fiscal 2013 outlook to reflect the ongoing macro uncertainties.
But we are hopeful on CA's broadened cloud exposure for which the company received an accolade from an IT research firm, IDC. The firm elected CA as the market leader in cloud systems management market. Hence, we expect CA to capitalize on the growing demand for cloud in the long term. We are also encouraged by the company's continuous share buyback and dividend payout.
However, we are concerned about the intense competition in the software & cloud computing space from big players such as IBM Corp. (IBM) and Hewlett-Packard Company (HPQ) as well as high debt balance, reduction in tech spending and European exposure.
Currently, CA has a Zacks #3 Rank, which translates into short-term Hold rating.
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|This poster had been removed by the time I visited on Monday 5 October
I had also sort of hoped that passers-by might take them down and maybe display them in their homes. So far six of the posters have been taken away and it's always been around the weekends. Of course I have no idea where they might be: they could have been tossed in a bin, or been sent floating down the canal for all I know.
I visited the exhibition site again last Wednesday, 7 October and the remaining four posters were still all there. I have visited again today Tuesday, 13 October, and the two posters below have gone leaving two left. I would guess that they will have been taken by next weekend. I'll keep you posted.


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If you are running a business online, you have most certainly heard or at least read about all the great ways you can market though podcasting. Podcasting is a great and seamless way to deliver your content where it is needed most, to your potential customers.
This is because it can go beyond the normal scope and limitations that text and images are bound to. Many business are hopping on the podcasting bandwagon and have reaped the rewards. The question is, will you be one of them?
The main issue that arises for many online businesses when it comes to podcasting is: How do I get my target market to listen to these podcasting episodes I have made?
The answers to this is how you are approaching it. There are many tips and tricks that most people seem to overlook. There are many different ways to get your customers to listen to your podcasts. Here are just a few of them.
* Consider how your podcast is formatted. Do you just want to give out valuable information? Or maybe you want to add a bit of pizzaz and have it be more entertaining for your readers? You will be the one making the podcast so you have the full freedom in what you want it to be like. You set the tone for your customers.
* Studies have shown that making your podcasts as an installment of a lot of small mini-podcasts is better than making one long one. Maybe come out with a new episode every week to keep your customers coming back for more.
* Adding music to your podcast makes a huge difference. Your audience will be much more responsive if you find a way to add a catchy jingle or at least some fun sound effects to your podcasting. You don't want to make your podcast bland or else you will not have very many repeat listeners. If your podcast is strictly for information purposes you can add a bit of music between segments to spice things up a bit.
* Include some supporting text with your podcasts. This way people can read something while they listen to you. You want to occupy as many of there senses as you can.
* Don't just put your podcasts on your own website. They wont get enough exposure there. Consider adding them to other podcasting sites such as podcastalley.com or ipodder.com so more people will see it. The more people you get to view and listen to your podcast the more customers for you which of course means better results for your efforts.
Podcasting is a fantastic way to get your message out to the masses. All you need to do is market them right you will be able to get much more exposure than you thought possible.


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Alternative rock was introduced during the 1980s by musicians who chose to experiment with new styles and sounds. It started off from among college crowds and underground music bands and came to be known as alternative rock. During the 1990s its popularity increased among the mainstream audience and today there are numerous alternative rock musicians whose songs fans love to listen, especially in a live setting.
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Michael Aram Black Orchid Cheese Board w/ Knife Large
The Michael Aram Black Orchid Collection was inspired by the powerful sensuality of orchids and the rich ambiance of haute couture – strikingly simple yet full of the most extreme detail. The collection has an almost gothic feeling – opiated, lush, and smoldering – like the dark, velvety atmosphere of a luxurious evening.
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Former Guatemalan military dictator Efrain Rios Montt will stand trial on charges of genocide and crimes against humanity, a judge ruled.
Judge Carol Flores found sufficient evidence that linked Rios Montt to the killing of more than 1,700 indigenous people during a crackdown on insurgents in 1982 and 1983.
Prosecutors accuse Rios Montt of turning a blind eye to soldiers using rape, torture and arson to rid the country of leftists rebels in the Mayan highlands.
They also allege that Rios Montt, who ruled the country for 17 months, was responsible for a counterinsurgency plan that killed at least 1,771 unarmed members of the Ixil tribe.
"We're dealing with events that wronged not just the Guatemalan people, but wronged the entire world," said one prosecuting attorney. "On other occasions, I have said in front of this courtroom that when we talk about genocide, when we talk about crimes against humanity, we are talking about crimes that are condemned by the international community of civilized nations."
Rios Montt, 85, seized power in a 1982 coup backed by US President Ronald Reagan, who praised his ally as a man of great personal integrity during a visit that year.
He remained silent throughout the hearing, in which he was ordered to be detained under house arrest.
The former military dictator was in office during one of the bloodiest periods in the country's 36-year civil war, which claimed 200,000 lives, according to the United Nations.
Defence lawyer Danilo Rodriguez asserted that it was Rios Montt's intention only to restore order and cooperation among the Mayan-Ixil people. "He did not determine the level of force that the army used," Rodriguez said, arguing his client was not responsible for atrocities committed on the battlefield.
However, as commander-in-chief of the armed forces, Rios Montt's role in the massacre is clear, prosecutors argued. "He had direct participation in the implementation of the plans," a prosecutor said.


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Abant Kebap
(Abant Kebabı - Bolu - Black Sea Region)
4 medium-sized eggplants
1⁄2 cup sunflower oil
1 cup hot water mixed with 1 tbsp crushed tomatoes
~300g lamb, in cubes
1 cup water, warm (to cook the lamb)
1 small onion, sliced
8-10 medium-sized mushrooms, cleaned, sliced
1 medium-sized tomato, peeled, diced
1 medium-sized carrot, peeled, sliced
1⁄3 cup celery root (celeriac), peeled, diced, keep in water with lemon juice for about 10 minutes)
1⁄3 cup sweet peas, frozen
1-2 garlic cloves, sliced
1 Bay leaf
1 tbsp crushed tomatoes, canned
3⁄4 cup hot water
Mozzarella cheese, grated
Pre-heat the oven to 500° F (260° C).
Peel alternating strips of skin lengthwise as seen in the picture for each eggplant. Sprinkle salt on top and put aside for about 20 minutes. Squeeze, and dry them with a paper towel. Heat the oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and fry all around until the whole surface is nicely colored. Cut a slit in each eggplant and scoop out of the hard seeds if there are any, making sure they don't fall apart. Place them in an oven-proof dish.
Cook the lamb cubes in their own juice in a medium-sized pot. Add 1 cup of hot water and the onions. Cover and cook at low-heat until the lamb pieces are tender. Add the rest of the ingredients, cook until the vegetables are tender. Remove and discard the Bay leaf.
Using a spoon, fill the eggplants equally with the filling. Sprinkle the cheese all over the tops. Pour 1 cup of hot water mixed with 1 tbsp crushed tomatoes into the dish from the side.
Preheat the oven to 400 F (200 C). Place on the middle rack and cook for about 30 minutes. If necessary, add a little more hot water.
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Zion National Park - The Narrows
Wall Street section of Narrows Hike
Wading, Walking and Swimming The Narrows in Zion National Park
Zion National Park, Utah's oldest national park, draws hikers and backpackers from all over the world. They come to see and photograph the amazingly colorful canyons, sandstone grottos, hanging gardens and natural springs.
One of the most popular hikes in Zion National Park is The Narrows. It is one of the world's best slot canyon hikes. Approximately 60% of the time you'll be wading, walking and possibly swimming the Virgin River. Chest-deep spots in the river are not uncommon. The best time to hike the Narrows is when the river is low, fairly warm and the weather forecast is for sunny skies. Hiking is not allowed if flash flooding is forecast or if the river current is too swift.
Options for Hiking The Narrows in Zion:
Short Day Hike
This is the best choice for first-time or casual hikers. It is an easy or moderate Summer-time hike. To begin, take the courtesy park shuttle into Zion Canyon and get off the bus at the Temple of Sinawava parking lot. Walk one mile to the North Fork of the Virgin River. Begin wading, walking and swimming up the river through the canyon! You'll be totally mesmerized by the majesty of this colorful canyon and beautiful river. Be aware that you must turn around and go back to the starting point to complete the hike. A permit for the short day hike is not necessary.
Long Day Hike and Shuttle Back
Hiking the entire 16-miles of The Narrows under good conditions takes about 12 hours. This a strenuous hike even for people in good condition. Trying to hike the entire length in one day permits little time to enjoy the surrounding beauty. Hikers need to make advance arrangements to have a shuttle vehicle waiting at Chamberlain's Ranch trailhead for the return trip. If you are traveling in a group, 12 people is the limit allowed and you will need a backcountry permit. You can get a backcountry permit from the visitors center the day before you plan to hike. The visitors center only issues 40 permits each day. Permits are not issued if the river current is too strong or if flash flooding is forecast.
Hike, Camp Overnight and Shuttle Back
Hike the entire 16-miles of The Narrows, spend the night in the canyon gorge and make arrangements to return via shuttle. You'll be able to enjoy the journey at a much more leisurely pace and sleep under a blanket of stars. Be aware that there are only 11 campsites available and you should make reservations during peak season and weekends. Again, your need a favorable weather forecast, a permit from the visitors center and group size kept to no more than 12 people.
An alternative starting point for the 16-mile hike is to drive to Chamberlain's Ranch and hike in toward the Temple of Sinawava. Chamberlain's Ranch is a 1.5 hour drive from Zion Canyon.
Other Considerations for Hiking The Narrows in Zion National Park:
- Sturdy water-friendly footwear is important to protect your feet from injury.
- Hiking poles or a hiking stick will help you keep your balance on slippery rocks.
- The best time of the year to do this hike is May through September.
- The best light for photography is between 10 am and 3 pm.
- Summers in Zion National Park are very hot and dry. Carry plenty of water to avoid dehydration.
- Wear clothing made of quick-drying material. This is especially important if you plan to hike the entire 16 miles. Cold water can cause hypothermia.
- Campfires and pets are not allowed in the backcountry.
- All trash must to carried out to leave no trace of human visitors.
- For long day and overnight hike options, you'll need a light-weight backpack with supplies such as a sleeping bag, small tent, food, flashlight and water-proof bags to protect all your gear.
No matter which option you select, The Narrows river hike in Zion National Park is one you won't soon forget!


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My Blog__ AN OPEN LETTER TO MY HAIR
These are a few of the things I'm sorry about, hair.
Dear Hair,
First off, I just want to say that I love you. I know that I have treated you carelessly in the past, but this ends now. I have done so many things to you and you never complain. You never dry out. You never break off. Sure, sometimes you fall out in scary little chunks but I feel like that is just your way of telling me something isn't right. I know I may not show it, but I care about you, hair. I really, really do and I want you to grow. Will you do that for me, hair?
Before we take our relationship to the middle-of-the-back length, I feel like I should apologize for a few things. After all, I don't expect you to move forward unless you feel like you can trust me again.
1. I'm sorry that I dyed you with Strawberry Pink Koolaid, twice.
2. I'm sorry that I ever put Peroxide on you.
3. I'm sorry that I only washed you with a bar of soap for an entire year and did not use conditioner. That must have hurt.
4. I'm sorry I cut you into a wig-like bob with the Dracula point and dyed you black and that everyone thought you were not real.
5. I'm sorry that I got drunk and let Michelle cut most of you off into that weird, slanted-do and that you had to stay like that for a week until I could make an appointment at the salon.
6. I'm sorry I let that Dutch hairdresser turn you gray. She kept saying, "Milkshake!" I thought I had it under control, but I didn't.
7. I'm sorry I let you get so dangerously short.
8. I'm very sorry about the dreads in grade ten.
9. I'm very, very sorry about the spiral perm in grade eight.
10. I'm very, very, very, very sorry about the corn rows in grade nine.
I know it's not easy, but I hope you can forgive me. I am turning over a new leaf. I vow to shampoo, condition and massage you with Moroccan Oil for the rest of your days. Promise.


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Target Project Management (TPM) is a team of Project Managers representing various development requirements for many different Ownership groups, experienced in all stages of development and construction. We provide a hands-on approach, with high-quality service wherever our clients' projects are located. TPM was founded in 1999 by Bruce Chapman, with Dave Skaret joining the firm in 2010. We are based in Calgary, Alberta with extensive experience locally and throughout Alberta, Canada and the US.
As a firm, TPM is respected for being honest, hardworking and capable of delivering projects of which the entire team can be proud. Our leadership provides everyone with the opportunity to succeed.
ATCO Electric constructed a new Regional Service Centre to better serve the needs of a growing Grande Prairie population and the north-western Alberta market. This 16,400m2 facility on a 16.06 acre site incorporates sustainable features wherever possible to reduce the facility's environmental footprint.
"TPM quickly became involved with our development group of architects, planners and lawyers, improving communication, synchronizing tasks and moving the project along . . . With TPM's overall detailed knowledge of our project they have been invaluable in contributing to funding proposals and presentations and ultimately our successful DP application."
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The largest and most dramatic element of The Banff Centre's Campus Redevelopment project is the Kinnear Centre building. This building occupies some 8,160m2 and provides the Centre's participants and guests with a new hub for cultural, social and learning activities.
The vertical expansion of the existing Sally Borden Building is the first component of the four phased Campus Redevelopment at The Banff Centre. This specific project involved a complicated, two level expansion of an existing, multi-purpose recreational complex near the campus core.
On behalf of the hotel's then owners, Blackstone Real Estate advisors of New York, and in partnership with Blenheim Associates of Seattle, TPM was retained to provide full project management services to support both short and mid-range capital planning and implementation for this landmark hotel on Union Square.
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"TPM represents the best interests of ATCO Electric at all times in working with the ATCO Electric stakeholders, construction manager, architects, local regulatory authorities and our own in house project managers."
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This exciting Project includes the construction of a four level building on the west of the property, directly adjacent to the existing building. The first two levels are a parkade, adding two more floors of fitness and multifunction space.
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Horizon Housing Society opened its newest facility on its Elbow Valley Lands along Glenmore Trail S.W. in November, providing affordable housing for more than 200 Calgarians.Continue Reading
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It's an exciting day for those in Calgary who work with vulnerable and homeless Calgarians.Continue Reading
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Well, you live in Waterbury , pay taxes in Waterbury , and you work in…. Plymouth. Maybe you've just started working in the area, or perhaps you've been a constant presence on your job for the past 10, 15, maybe even 20 years or longer. Depending on where you currently live in Waterbury , a move to Plymouth just might make sense because
- The taxes are lower. Compare a tax mill rate of 30.1 vs. 39.92 for the two areas. Not to mention that relatively similar houses in both towns are worth much more in Plymouth , and they have more space between houses . Nothing like having a large yard, for sure.
- The school district is better. Visit the Terryville School District site to get more detailed information.
- The quiet of a suburban setting. Nothing like being able to walk around the neighborhood with a sense of serenity and security.
- The possibility of having a shorter commute to work. Consider if yo u work in Thomaston or Bristol – the direct path to any of these towns is much shorter from Plymouth than it is from Waterbury.
If the affordability of homes in Plymouth is a concern, a look at the recent real estate market stats for Plymouth will inform you that more than half of Plymouth ' s housing inventory is listed under $300k , so housing in Plymouth is affordable.
There are, of course, many reasons why you may want to stay – but in these tough economic times, any way that one can save a penny is a good thing, and moving to Plymouth may possibly be the best thing you've ever done.
To find out more about Plymouth , you can peruse the Plymouth CT website.
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Buyers, need to find financing and advice on the home-buying process?
Sellers, looking for tips on how to make sure your home sells?
Stop by www.williamsplaces.com !
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5 Reasons the Nursing Home may be Best Choice for Your loved one
Alzheimer's and Your Family – by Dane Cross
Deciding to check an Alzheimer's sufferer into a nursing home or care home is a hard decision that many have to face. Fortunately, there are many advantages to both family and patient when making such a decision. A good quality EMI care home can provide for the individual's physical needs while also providing an understanding approach to their other problems. They can also ensure that residents receive 24-hour care, which is often impossible at home. Here are 5 Reasons the nursing home may be the best choice for your family.
Less Stressful for Family Members
Anyone who has ever lived with a sufferer of Alzheimer's can understand the strain. The disease can cause many severe changes in a person, including mood swings, agitation, hallucinations, personality changes, and even wandering away from home. Relatives may eventually find it overwhelming and even impossible to look after afflicted loved ones when the disease progresses too far. In later stages, many patients require help with every part of their life, including dressing, eating, using the bathroom and bathing. Looking after an Alzheimer's sufferer can truly become a full-time job. Checking a family member into a care home can reduce the strain on the entire family while ensuring the loved one is in a safe and healthy environment.
24-Hour Nursing Care
As Alzheimer's progresses and patients require more care to live out their day to day lives, the appeal of nursing homes that provide around-the-clock assistance cannot be overlooked. Long-term care is often the best way to take care of individuals who can no longer function on their own and require help for the rest of their lives. The best nursing homes are able to provide high levels of medical assistance and supervision to their patients. Staff members are also uniquely trained to look after Alzheimer's sufferers and understand their needs.
Unique Needs of Alzheimer's Patients are Addressed
Many nursing homes now offer a range of unique features designed to maximize comfort for Alzheimer's sufferers. This can include noise-reduction and improved lighting, both of which prevent disorientation and agitation. Many now also feature outdoor recreation areas with scrubs and natural barriers that prevent patients from leaving the premises without making them feel trapped or restrained. A majority of facilities also offer activities well suited to patients suffering from the disease. These can include scrap booking with family photos, listening to music and light exercise. Color-coded hallways and memory boxes are other features in new facilities that can really help ease the daily life of the care home's residents.
Participation for the Family
Admitting an aging relative into a care home does not mean leaving them forever. Many facilities offer a range of activities designed to include the whole family that encourage regular visits. These visits will often help facilitate Alzheimer's residents into a more comfortable setting and increase their sense of being at home. Try to look for a facility that encourages visits and participation for the whole family.
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There are now many facilities that admit only individuals with Alzheimer's disease, although most still admit residents with a range of issues and requirements. There are some advantages to Alzheimer's-only facilities, however. These care centers allow the staff to focus on specific problems like disorientation and night time wandering. Staff at these care homes are usually very skilled at dealing with the specific issues that are associated with Alzheimer's. They also offer many support groups for family members. However, some families may prefer a facility that admits patients with different backgrounds. These centres allow Alzheimer's patients to converse with non-Alzheimer's patients. There are advantages to Alzheimer's specific care homes as well as general ones – it is up to the patient and the family to decide which is best.
If your loved one is in late stage Alzheimer's or needing more care than you are able to offer, visit a few Nursing Homes in your area. Most nursing homes or care homes are happy to have visitors any time of day, without appointment, so that you can see the residents interacting in their natural environment.
Dane Cross writes on behalf of Maria Mallaband Care Group, one of the UK's leading care home providers, renowned for offering luxurious, modern facilities and outstanding services.
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Moenen of Antwerp (Belgium)
Following the post about Mariken of Nimwegen, follows here a bit more abot this one eyed charming devil:
Moenen plays an important role in the medieval story of Mariken Nimwegen. He is the devil who tempts Mariken to go with him to Antwerp. There they go together and lead for seven years a life of debauchery. If Mariken repents, Moenen trying to murder her, but fails. Eventually Marikens sins are forgiven. The limestone statue of Moenen is designed by Piet Killaars and placed in 1968 on a staircase between the Saint Stephan Cimetary and Stikke Hezelstraat. The position in which the image is placed – Moenen turns his back to the church to – needs no further explanation.


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Issued For: This award is issued to recognize RMN or RMMC members who have rendered exceptional service to a particular unit by performing a particular task or service to a high standard of excellence. Such accomplishment should be of extra-unit signifi cance and aff ect or refl ect favorably on the unit as a whole. It is usually awarded to those serving in leadership positions, although this may not need to be the case.
Issued by: Unit commanding officers down to numbered fleet (RMN) or brigade (RMMC) level
Order of Precedence: 39
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Garth Brooks Announces Irish Comeback!
Legendary country singer Garth Brooks has today announced a pair of special Irish comeback gigs before he sets off on his world tour late 2014. In 1997, Garth played in Croke Park, Ireland and promised a return when the stadium was fully developed. That is this year.
Garth Brooks will play Croke Park, Dublin on 25th & 26th July 2014. Tickets go on sale Thursday 30th January at 9am, priced 66 euro. Don't miss out.


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Putting the frame up and taking it down is simple and can be done by one person in under ten minutes. When not in use, it fits neatly into the supplied wheeled transport drum. The drum comes with the option to add a printed graphic wrap and beech effect thermoformed table top, turning it into a useful promotional counter.
The difference between the Starter and Pro range of popups is primarily the construction of the frame, where the Pro is backed by a lifetime guarantee and is designed for years of day in, day out use in areas of heavy footfall. Both the Starter and Pro range come with stunning high-quality custom printed graphics that will ensure your message gets noticed.
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Sanaev, Vsevolod Vasilevich
Sanaev, Vsevolod Vasil'evich
Born Feb. 25, 1912, in Tula. Soviet motion-picture actor. People's Artist of the USSR (1969). Member of the CPSU since 1955.
Sanaev graduated from the State Institute of Theatrical Arts in 1937 and worked in the Moscow Art Academic Theater and the Moscow Soviet Theater. His first major film role was that of Dobriakov in The Girl Friend (1940). Later he played the Bolshevik Emel'ianov in Stories About Lenin (1958), Sergeant Major Kozlov in Five Days and Five Nights (1961), Major Sazonov in This Happened in the Militia (1967), Colonel Zorin in The Return of "St. Luke" (1970) and The Black Prince (1973), and Colonel Lukin in Liberation (1973). Sanaev is especially successful with dramatic roles of men who have matured through life. He creates precise and lifelike psychological portraits. He has played roles in several films directed by V. M. Shukshin, including Sergei Fedorovich in An Unfortunate Acquaintance (Pechki-Lavochki, 1972) and Ermolai Voevodin in Your Son and Brother (1966). He has also depicted negative characters, such as the anarchist Siplyi in An Optimistic Tragedy (1963) and Gomozov in Out of Boredom (1968).
Sanaev has been awarded the Vasil'ev Brothers State Prize of the RSFSR (1967).
REFERENCEIvanova, V. "Vsevolod Sanaev." In the collection Aktery sovetskogo kino, fasc. 5. Moscow, 1969.


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PowerPC's which won't run OSX reached their limit with OS9. A lot of these machines still work well and are capable of getting on to the Internet, but the problem is finding a suitable WebBrowser. Nothing seems to work with OS9 any more. But hang on – we found a couple which are free to download:
Classilla is bringing back web browser support to your classic Macintosh — built on WaMCom, a port of Mozilla to classic Macintosh systems, using the same technology underpinning the popular Firefox browser. It's completely free and it's open source, and it's standards-compliant. Use it without cost or restriction; or, if you've got the skills, hack it and make it your own. Classilla brings your wonderful old Power Macintoshes back to life and back online.
WaMCom – Web and Mail Communicator – is an open source software project, providing modified versions of Mozilla™ client software.
iCab 3.0.5 works with Mac OS 8.5 – 9.2.2
At least webpages should display much better than trying to use that old Mac version of Internet Explorer!
It was bound to happen eventually – Malware targeted at Mac users
Here's a link to an article that explains all including how to remove:
Have you ever encountered a computer virus? Have you ever wondered where they come from? Are they real or just a myth or even a hoax? Are the software companies that write virus detection applications behind it all, to justify their existence. If you have ever been worried by any of this stuff, check out this site which aims to debunk some of the horror stories surrounding the various strains of computer virus (or is that virii?).
Do you know the body on the roofrack Urban Myth? – Has the whole world gone mad?


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Travel Agent Next Door President Flemming Friisdahl with Air Canada Vacations' President & COO Eamonn Ferrin
l-r: TTAND Retiring V.P. Finance Nancy Aube with new V.P. Finance Lynn Dovaston and Training Manager Bernadine D'Souza
TTAND "family" members l-r: Elish Tait; Sanji Zaman; Vivian Imrisek; Rhonda Stanley; Flemming Friisdahl & Sarah Wu
Our industry wasn't exactly clamouring for a new agency group and there are so many challenges in starting up any entrepreneurial venture, but Flemming Friisdahl was determined to develop his ideas for retail success. His drive and enthusiasm were appreciated by former colleagues and competitors alike who stepped up to support his new venture from the get go.
As Transat V.P. Denise Heffron said, "I knew Flemming would make it work or die trying". She seems to have been correct on the 1st point. TTAND sales year to date are over $10 million in just their 2nd year of operation and Flemming is predicting they will end the year at, or close to, the $15 million mark. Not exactly huge numbers, but certainly respectable and worth the investment by major suppliers such as Air Canada Vacations, WestJet, TravelBrands, TravCorp, Globus family of brands and Collette who were all in attendance.
Our industry is not just a numbers game and trusting those you know as competitors or partners is key to meeting targets and achieving mutual success.
And, as Flemming stated, it's also critical to have a solid team at the TTAND head office supporting agents and suppliers. As such, he says he has concentrated on building a group of good people and treating them with respect. Since day 1, he seems to have achieved that too, supported by Penny Martin (who was not able to be present for the celebration... but, to whom Flemming alluded several times, wanting to make sure Penny knew that).
Flemming also announced that Lindsay Caven, just back to work following her maternity leave, has joined the TTAND team as Manager, Supplier & New Agent Relations. Lindsay brings the TTAND team to a total of 15 employees with 2 more coming online shortly.
Flemming reiterated that the 140 TTAND home based agents are focused on their preferred suppliers and their goal is to support that group as opposed to the broad spectrum approach of having deals with every operator.
Another TTAND mission is to bring new agents into the business and they have signed up and trained 13 newbies so far with another 5 lined up to begin. Response has been very positive from the agents who have completed their dedicated training program which is operated by Travelsavers.
All well worth celebrating!


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Integrating Your School Information System Data or Routing Data
UniteGPS Crosswalk K-12 Integration and Implementation
Download UniteGPS Implementation Data Excel Form HERE
This information is for new UniteGPS Crosswalk K-12 customers that are working with the UniteGPS team to set-up their account. The implementation of your solution from this point forward will be very fast and efficient. Once your devices are installed most of your solution will be implemented in a few days provided we have the data required.
Step 1: Download the UniteGPS implementation data excel form above. The form contains eight tabs that you may need to complete depending upon which parts of the solution you are implementing. You will need to complete all columns in green.
- Tab 1: Vehicles - Vehicle Number or name and the CAN type. The CAN type information is found in the vehicle manual and will allow us to set the correct program to read the engine control unit data from the vehicle.
- Tab 2: Routes - Provide the names of your routes for example: Route 11 AM, Route 11 PM, Rooute 11 Mid Day. We need the number or name of the vehicle that is currently assigned to the route so we can set-up your baseline routes and stops. We need the start and end time of each route and which schools or other destinations are served for each route. Only districts that are planning to implement student tracking or use turn-by-turn directions need to complete the driver field.
- Tab 3: Users - This is a list of the system users that need immediate access to the system. Most districts will have a few administrative users and will add other users types after the system is up and running. You may add users yourself under the Manage Users feature within an Admin account. Crosswalk K-12 allows the following user types: Administrator, Staff, Driver, Parent, and Mechanic.
- Tab 4: Schools & Destinations - We need the names and address of each school, destination or address of drivers that bring their vehicle home since these locations serve as critical departure and arrival waypoints. Ideally, if you provide the exact latitude and longitude for each your routes will be more precise. To obtain the latitude and longitude we suggest using Google Maps satellite view to zoom in and right clicking on a precise location and selecting "what's here" from the mini menu will reveal the latitude and longitude.
Complete Tab 5 only if you plan to implement student tracking or turn-by-turn directions. Otherwise you will not need to provide this information.
- Tab 5: Students - Provide the First Name, Last Name, School, Student ID, Address, City, State, Zip and email if available.
Complete Tab 6 only if you plan to invite parents to use the mobile app for parents in the next 45 days. Otherwise you will not need to provide this information.
- Tab 6: Parents - Provide the student IDs associated with the parent in column 1. So if the parent has three students with student IDs 28, 418 and 912 the student ID column for the parent will show "28, 418, 912." We use this information to associate each student with the parent. Otherwise, please provide the parents First Name, Last Name, your district nunber, "Parent" as user type, phone number and language if applicable. UniteGPS is able to issue invitations to parents in multiple languages.
Complete Tab 7 and Tab 8 only if you current use a routing program that has this information. Otherwise you will not need to provide this information.
- Tab 7: Stops - Provide a list of all bus stops, a unique ID for each bus stop is available, and the longitude and latitude of each stop.
- Tab 8: Students by Stop - Provide the student ID, Bus Stop name and unique stop ID if available.
Step 2: Your devices will be activated, shipped and you will received an email listing all of your your devices and which vehicle we have assigned to that device.
Step 3: UniteGPS will coordinate with your team or if you elected professional installers we will coordinate with them to assure correct installation, network connectivity, and GPS accuracy. Here is a link to our installation guide for the ATrack AK11 device.
Step 4: Routes and Stops: Once the vehicles run their regular routes our team will create your baseline routes and stops. This process normally takes 1 to 3 days depending upon the size of your fleet.
Step 5: Once your routes are complete UniteGPS will schedule a kick off call. The purpose of the call is to begin getting your team engaged with the system, open lines of communication, plan implementation of additional features and schedule a series of training sessions.
Our team looks forward to serving you and your district!
Christopher BunnellChief Executive Officer


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News: New Pics Of James Bond's Skyfall
We have some neat new pics from the set of the latest James Bond flick, Skyfall. Earlier in the week we got our first look at Javier Bardem as the film's villain, Silva. Now we get a look at his evil lair, 'Skyfall lodge', and 007 himself, Daniel Craig.
Bond, smartly dressed as you'd expect, and the crew. They were filming out in the Surrey countryside.
007 to the left, and the iconic Aston Martin DB5. It's good to know the classic is getting another run out, however good-looking the newer Aston Martin DB9/DBS is. Also, is that Dame Judy Dench's M in front of the car with back to camera?
There's the Skyfall lodge. Looks like it's been there forever, right? Nope. Built out of wood and cardboard. Ah, the magic of movies.
And finally, a closer look at Bond leaving the Skyfall lodge.
I really like the direction Sam Mendes is taking Skyfall. After the endless worldwide adventures, it's good to see Bond back on his own patch here in the UK. Here's hoping Mendes has the intelligence to distance this new Bond from the Bourne franchise, especially with The Bourne Legacy on its way.
Skyfall is due for release in UK on the 26th October.
Sources: GeekTyrant, ComingSoon,
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