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Design of MEMS-based Microcantilever for Tuberculosis Detection
Saranya K[1], Saranya R[1], Ceemati D[1], Chandra Devi K[1], Meenakshi Sundaram N[1]
[1]PSG College of Technology, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India
Tuberculosis is infectious disease caused by various strains of Mycobacterium tuberculosis. The detection is very difficult because their mechanism is not well understood, and it is mainly based on the γ interferon which is normally secreted by the T-cell of the body. The RD1 region is genomic and is present in all strains of Mycobacterium tuberculosis. The ESAT-6/CFP-10 complex is secreted by ...
Design and Analysis of 3D Capacitive Accelerometer for Automotive Applications
G. Vijila, S. Vijayakumar, M. Alagappan, and A. Gupta
PSG College of Technology
Tamil Nadu, India
This paper projects a novel 3D capacitive accelerometer design to identify a severe accident and initiate airbag deployment systems. It will detect the rapid negative acceleration of the vehicle to avoid the severity of the collision. Such a device demands excellent performance in terms of sensitivity, noise immunity, linearity, bias and scale factor stability over time and environmental changes. ...
Demonstration of All-Optical NAND Logic Gate Using Photonic Integrated Circuits
J. T. Andrews[1], R. Choubey[1], O P Choudhary[1], N. Malviya[1], A. Patel[1], M. Kumar[1], S. Chouksey[1], J. Solanki[1]
[1]National MEMS Design Center, Department of Applied Physics, Shri G S Institute of Technology & Science, Indore 452003 MP, India
A logic gate performs a certain Boolean logic operation on one or more logical inputs and produces a single logical output. The logic values are either "true" or "false." Logic gates are bistable devices, that is, they may yield one of these two possible stable outputs. The NAND logic is a universal gate; any logic operation can be performed with various combinations of NAND logics. Many ...
Design and Optimization of Electrostatically Actuated Micromirror
Anna Thomas[1], Juny Thomas[1], Deepika Vijayan[1], K.Govardhan[2]
[1]VIT University, Sensor System Technology, School of Electronics Engineering, Vellore, Tamil Nadu, India
[2]VIT University, MEMS & Sensor Division, School of Electronics Engineering, Vellore, Tamil Nadu, India
The microscopic size of MEMS devices accounts for strong coupling effects which arise between the different physical fields and forces. Micromirrors are essential parts of microswitches in fiber optic network telecommunication. They are usually 1 to 3 mm in size, fabricated from single crystalline silicon and mostly are electrostatically actuated. The objective is to design the micromirror to ...
Simulation of a One-Port SAW Resonator using COMSOL Multiphysics
R. Krishnan, H.B. Nemade, and R. Paily
Indian Institute of Technology, Guwahati
In this paper, we discuss simulation of one-port Surface Acoustic Wave (SAW) resonators using COMSOL Multiphysics. Resonator action can be achieved in one of the two ways; a single Inter-digital Transducer (IDT) having several fingers over a piezoelectric substrate or a short IDT with reflecting gratings at the ends of the IDT. We have modeled a Rayleigh wave type SAW device choosing YZ ...
Implementation of ALE Moving Mesh for Transient Modeling of Nanowire Trajectories Caused by Electrokinetic Forces
S.M. Davison, and K.V. Sharp
Pennsylvania State University
Moving nanowires through microfluidic channels under electrokinetic forces can be a valuable technique to aid in the fabrication of certain devices. The trajectories of a nanowire under the influence of an externally applied electric field have been modelled through a straight channel, through a converging channel, and around a 90° corner. In a straight channel, a nanowire initially ...
Carbon MEMS Accelerometer
J. Strong, and C. Washburn
Sandia National Laboratories
Albuquerque, NM
The newly emerging field of carbon-based MEMS (C-MEMS) attempts to utilize the diverse properties of carbon to push the performance of MEMS devices beyond what is currently achievable. Our design employs a carbon-carbon composite using nano-materials to build a new class of MEMS accelerometer that is hyper-sensitive over a dynamic range from micro-G to hundreds of G's – far surpassing the ...
Improving Detection Sensitivity for Nanoscale Targets Through Combined Photonic and Plasmonic Techniques
G. Zhang[1], Y. Zhao[1]
[1]Clemson University, Clemson, SC, USA
Photonic technique such as the whispering gallery mode (WGM) is often used for detection of small particles like bacteria and viruses. It offers good detection sensitivity and is advantageous over other detection techniques because the detection can be label free. However, the detection sensitivity may not be sufficient when the size of the detection target is in nanoscale. To change this, we use ...
Modeling and Simulation of the Rapid and Automated Measurement of Biofuel Blending in a Microfluidic Device under Pressure Driven Flow using COMSOL Multiphysics®
Sanket Goel[1], Venkateswaran PS[1], Rahul Prajesh[2], Ajay Agarwal[2]
[1]University of Petroleum & Energy Studies, Bidholi, Prem Nagar, Dehradun, India
[2]CSIR - Central Electronics Engineering Research Institute,(CSIR-CEERI) Pilani, India
• Real-time detection and monitoring of bio-fuel blend-ratio and adulterated automobile fuels by a reproducible micro-fabrication process in a cost-and-time efficient manner. • COMSOL Multiphysics® simulations and modelling of Viscosity based Laminar Flow inside a Y-shaped Micro-fluidic Device. • Design and Fabrication of a polymer Y-shaped Micro-fluidic Device to work as ...
Design and Simulation of Piezoelectric Vibration Energy Harvesters of Various Shapes using COMSOL Multiphysics®
Priya Chhabra[1], Arjun Shetty[2]
[1]Electronic Science Department , Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra, Haryana, India
[2]Electrical Communication Engineering, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, Karnataka, India
Various cantilever geometries (conventional rectangular,pi,Tandtriangular) are simulated using the Structural Mechanics module of COMSOL Multiphysics® to compare their spring constants. A layer of piezoelectric material (ZnO,AlN and PZT are modeled) is added to the cantilever and using the Piezoelectric Devices physics of COMSOL Multiphysics®, we determine the piezoelectric voltage that is ...


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U.K. study: Illegal downloads on the rise
The rate of legal music downloading has stagnated over the past year, more users are turning to piracy to get their music fix and legal online purchasing needs to be made easier, according to a British research survey released yesterday.
Although social networking sites such as Facebook and MySpace help to increase music awareness that translates into sales, a reluctance to purchase legal music constrained by digital rights management and reduced fear of being prosecuted for illegal downloading have fuelled the growth in piracy, according to Entertainment Media Research, a London-based research firm, and Olswang, a United Kingdom-based law firm.
The study polled 1,700 people in the U.K., but my guess is that the same trends hold true for the U.S. market.
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If you want to find tomorrow's leaders, look to today's high school students.
In an effort to foster leadership potential in area youth, The Tribune-Democrat, Community Foundation for the Alleghenies and AmeriCorps-Pennsylvania Mountain Service Corps have formed a partnership to host a leadership seminar Wednesday at the Heritage Discovery Center.
The goal is to help high school students become better problem-solvers, innovators, collaborators and communicators, all while brainstorming ideas on what they can do to better the community.
"Students in the area typically get together in competition,
but they rarely come together to rally around a cause and talk about ideas they have and what changes they'd like to see for the future," said Angie Berzonski,
program and communications officer with the Community Foundation.
"The students coming aren't necessarily the straight-A students, but those who have leadership potential and whose voices we should be hearing."
Thirteen high schools from Cambria and Somerset counties will be represented.
Each school will send one senior, four juniors and four sophomores.
Business and community leaders will serve as facilitators and work in groups with the students.
They will have discussions on a variety of topics such as addressing the strengths and weaknesses of the community, what leadership opportunities are available in the area, whether racial or ethnic tensions exist in the community, what is the ideal work environment and whether the Johns-town area is keeping up with advances in technology.
"At the end, the students will present what they've found," Berzonski said.
All of the notes will then be compiled, and the plan is to give the data to community leaders such as members of Johnstown City Council and county commissioners.
"We want students to understand that there are other
kids like them out there who have the same concerns," Berzonski said.
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EDMOND — Crowds of students, alumni, parents and Edmond natives were out despite the nippy temperatures as the University of Central Oklahoma had its annual Homecoming Parade at 10 a.m. Saturday.
The theme of the parade was "All you Need is Central," a play on the Beatles rock classic "All you Need is Love." The route ran from campus west on East First Street to Broadway, before heading north and turning back east to return to campus on East Campbell Street.
"It's kind of a 1960s retro look," said UCO President Don Betz. "It's going to be interpreted by everyone each in their own way, and it's a big love fest for the university."
The parade, held before the Bronchos homecoming game against the Southwest Baptist University Bearcats, was the culmination of a week-long homecoming celebration by the university. The celebration included a performance by comedian Demitri Martin on Oct. 27, a Zombie Walk Oct. 31, and a Cheer and Dance competition Nov. 2.
In addition to the UCO Stampede of Sound and Ripley High School Warrior marching bands, local dignitaries included Edmond Mayor Charles Lamb, Miss Black UCO Tiffany Thompson, and Miss Asian UCO Oasis Poudyal. Other UCO departments and organizations in the parade included the Forensic Science department, the Kinesiology department, UCO Greek Life, the UCO International Student Office, the Student Alliance for Equality and members of UCO's athletics teams.
Thunder point guard Russell Westbrook was named the grand marshal of the parade, however was not in attendance due to an unscheduled Thunder team practice.


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A Gig Harbor psychologist didnt immediately fess up that a prostitute stole his laptop containing medical information about hundreds of Department of Social and Health Services clients, an act that has led to his suspension, the state announced today.
Sunil Kakar has 20 days to respond to the charges of unprofessional conduct, failure to provide security safeguards, failure to protect confidentiality of clients and failure of maintenance and retention of records.
Kakars laptop was stolen from his backpack Feb. 4. He didnt report it to DSHS for five days, which the state said is a violation of his contract. Kakar also allegedly lied about how the laptop was stolen, saying it was taken from his truck while he was with a friend.
He didnt report the theft to Gig Harbor police until Feb. 14. Kakar initially told officers the same story about the laptop being taken from his truck but later changed his story and explained to police that the laptop was stolen by a prostitute while (he) went to an ATM, according to charging papers.
Police recovered the laptop at a pawn shop.
In March, Kakar sent an apology letter to the 652 affected DSHS clients. The privileged client data on his laptop included psychological evaluations and mental incapacity exams.
The state said his actions inconvenienced clients by delaying their access to health care and requiring the clients to repeatedly re-disclose events that were unpleasant and even traumatic for them.
This is not the first time Kakar has been charged with unprofessional conduct.
In November 2012, the state charged him with unprofessional conduct after he exhibited unusual behaviors at a prison where he worked in April 2011. Kakar refused to leave an area where a prisoner was about to be strip searched, ate food left for a prisoner and threatened to beat up the boyfriend of another prisoner, documents show.
He was admitted to a mental health unit 10 days later and released later with orders to seek help for alcohol and marijuana dependency.
Kakar was arrested in July 2011 for driving under the influence and later pleaded guilty to second-degree negligent driving, court records indicate. The state kept him as a contractor but placed him on probation for five years, according to documents.


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The Denver Broncos aren't all about passing with Peyton Manning. They've built a pretty good backfield, too.
The Broncos don't want Manning to air it out 42 times a game like he did in his last season in 2010. He missed all of last year with a weakened throwing arm, has gone through four neck surgeries, his wrenching exit from Indianapolis and the free agency frenzy that ended with him wearing orange and blue.
Coach John Fox has a beefed-up backfield to help pick up the blitz and carry the load during Manning's 2012 comeback tour.
New fullback Chris Gronkowski will lead the way for Willis McGahee, Lance Ball, rookie Ronnie Hillman and former first-round pick Knowshon Moreno, who's overcome a torn ligament in his right knee.
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Melt your lover's taste buds this Valentine's Day with Mary Constantine's neapolitan-style stuffed chicken.
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Neapolitan-style stuffed chicken
1/2 medium-size yellow onion, sliced
2 large garlic cloves, thinly sliced lengthwise
1 1/4 pounds plum tomatoes, sliced lengthwise into eighths
Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
4 skinless, bone-in chicken thighs (I used boneless)
1 4-ounce mozzarella ball, cut into quarters (I used smoked mozzarella)
4 sun-dried tomato halves in olive oil
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Oil medium size ovenproof baking dish and place onion slices in bottom. Scatter garlic over onions and top with tomato slices. Season lightly with salt and pepper, set aside.
Lightly season chicken with salt and pepper. Place 1 piece of cheese and 1 sun-dried tomato half on each chicken thigh. Fold over and place in dish on top of tomato-onion mixture. Brush tops of chicken thighs with 1 tablespoon of oil from sun-dried tomatoes and lightly season tops with salt and pepper. Bake 1 hour. Remove chicken from oven and turn oven to broil. Broil chicken for 3 minutes or until slightly charred and crispy on top. Serve hot.
Source: "Tomatoes and Mozzarella" (Harvard Common Press, 2006)
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United States Attorney Mark F. Green said the Eastern District of Oklahoma collected $1,367,981 in fiscal year 2012 related to criminal and civil actions.
Of this amount, $708,119 was collected in criminal actions and $659,862 was collected in civil actions, according to a media release.
The office also collected $838,503.73 in criminal and civil forfeitures.
"The U.S. Attorney's Office is dedicated to protecting the public and recovering funds for the federal treasury and for victims of federal crime," Green said. "We will continue to hold accountable those that seek to profit from their illegal activities."
Nationwide, U.S. attorneys' offices collected $13.1 billion in criminal and civil actions during the fiscal year, more than doubling the $6.5 billion collected in fiscal year 2011.
The U.S. attorneys' offices and the Justice Department's litigating divisions are responsible for enforcing and collecting civil and criminal debts owed to the U.S. and criminal debts owed to federal crime victims.
The law requires defendants to pay restitution to victims of certain federal crimes who have suffered a physical injury or financial loss.
Although restitution is paid directly to victims, criminal fines and felony assessments are paid to the department's Crime Victims' Fund, which distributes the funds to state victim compensation and victim assistance programs.
The statistics also indicate that $10.12 billion was collected by the U.S. attorneys' offices in individually and jointly handled civil actions.
The largest civil collections were from affirmative civil enforcement cases, in which the U.S. recovered government money lost to fraud or other misconduct or collected fines imposed on individuals and/or corporations for violations of federal health, safety, civil rights or environmental laws.
Additionally, the U.S. attorneys' offices, working with partner agencies and divisions, collected $4.389 billion in asset forfeiture actions in the fiscal year. Forfeited assets are deposited into the Justice Department's Assets Forfeiture Fund and the Treasury Department's Forfeiture Fund and are used to restore funds to crime victims and for a variety of law enforcement purposes.
Information: www.justice.gov/usao/reading_room/foiamanuals.html.


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Eric X Hodgden
Eric absolutely loves being a DJ and providing his guests with the amazing service that they desire.
All Around Raleigh DJ is a mobile disc jockey and wedding entertainment company that has been entertaining the Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill, Wake Forest, Cary, Morrisville and surrounding NC areas for many years. We specialize in wedding receptions, bar mitzvahs & bat mitzvahs, birthday parties, corporate functions, private parties, fund raisers, fashion shows, proms, high school & college sorority and fraternity events. We strive to exceed our client's expectations! We are a professional DJ company and our DJs are regularly trained and our equipment is high quality. If you are looking for a high-quality DJ for your event that you can trust to show up on time, put on a great show and treat you professionally then schedule your consultation using the form to the right today!
My name is Eric X Hodgden and I am the owner and head DJ of the All Around Raleigh DJ Company. I'm originally from Wisconsin. I served in the US Army and moved to North Carolina in 1999 and am a very proud and patriotic American. I was stationed at Ft. Bragg until 2003 when I started my life-long goals of earning a college degree and starting my own business. I regularly volunteer and donate when I can and ask my employees to volunteer also. We really enjoy being able to provide great causes with great music. We get involved in charity events as often as we can. If you have a great cause, we would love to help you out with time and services.
I studied at North Carolina State University and Wake Tech where I earned my degree in Chemical Engineering. Those 4 years in the military and next 4+ in school taught me a lot about dedication and values. While at NCSU, I pulled out all of my savings and began the All Around Raleigh DJ Company. I had DJ'ed part-time in the past and discovered the enjoyment and the empowerment I felt when I got a big group dancing to my music I've really enjoyed meeting everyone that I have through my DJ business and have some really close friends because of it. Owning All Around Raleigh DJ Company has truly done things for me that I could not have imagined. I'm still working on my dance moves though! Today, we have a few professional DJs on our staff who I can completely depend on to provide our clients with impeccable personal service and we are listed on most local preferred vendors lists. We are looking forward to making superior and affordable DJ and lighting services from All Around Raleigh DJ Company available to everyone whether you need a wedding DJ, a private party DJ or any other services.
Understanding your wants and needs are key to pulling off a great event. This is a day you will always treasure ... don't worry, it WILL be perfect! Call me personally anytime at (919)757-8296 or fill out the form to the right to start planning your fun and memorable wedding reception, private party or corporate event around the Raleigh, North Carolina area.
Best wishes planning your special event,
Eric X Hodgden, Owner and DJ
Eric absolutely loves being a DJ and providing his guests with the amazing service that they desire.
Kate is from London, England and has the accent and Mini Cooper to prove it. She has been working in the audio industry since 1995 in radio, live sound and as a mobile DJ. Kate specializes in providing personalized service and providing high energy to keep your dance floor packed and your guests entertained.
In addition to DJing, Ben works as the Director of Student Ministries with a traditional congregation in Danville, VA, works part-time as a weekend manager at his local homeless shelter and teaches several college courses at a school in Greensboro, NC.
Tim began DJing in college and realized that he had to get back into DJing while planning his own wedding music.
Tim is the newest member of All Around Raleigh DJ. He is energetic, easy to talk to and a great addition to the All Around Raleigh DJ team.
All Around Raleigh DJ is a mobile disc jockey and wedding entertainment company that has been entertaining the Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill, Wake Forest, Cary, Morrisville and surrounding NC areas for many years.
April 5th, 2013 - "Eric was fantastic through our whole wedding planning and the actual event! He kept our crowd moving, was right on cue with the timing for events throughout the reception (cake cutting, garter toss, ect)."Lori & Dustin


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Availability: Hotel Guadalmedina
Double RoomMax Occupancy: 2 guests (up to 1 child)
Double Room Single Use, 1 Single BedMax Occupancy: 1 guest
Triple RoomMax Occupancy: 3 guests (up to 2 children)
4-star hotel in Malaga near Malaga Cathedral
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Simply enter your Nectar card number on the confirmation page. Your points will be credited 30 days after your trip is complete. *Offers may apply
Situated near the airport, in the city center, this hotel is close to Centre de Arte Contemporaneo, Plaza Aduana, and Malaga Cathedral. Also nearby are Malaga Amphitheatre and Alcazaba.
Hotel Features
In addition to a restaurant, Hotel Guadalmedina features a bar/lounge. Other amenities include complimentary wireless Internet access and dry cleaning/laundry services.
Room Amenities
Plasma televisions include premium satellite channels. Guestrooms also feature deep soaking bathtubs, complimentary wireless Internet access, and air conditioning.Information missing or incorrect? Tell us!
Hotel Guadalmedina Amenities
- General
The hotel offers a restaurant. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. High-speed wireless Internet access is complimentary. This Malaga hotel also offers multilingual staff, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and laundry facilities. Onsite parking is available (surcharge).
- 24-hour front desk
- Total number of rooms - 60
- Number of floors - 6
- Bar/lounge
- Breakfast available (surcharge)
- Complimentary newspapers in lobby
- Elevator/lift
- Free Wi-Fi
- Dry cleaning/laundry service
- Restaurant
- Laundry facilities
- Multilingual staff
- Luggage storage
- Room service (limited hours)
- Safe-deposit box at front desk
- Self parking (surcharge)
- Year Built 2008
- Number of buildings/towers - 1
- Internet
Available in all rooms: Free Wi-Fi
Available in some public areas: Free Wi-Fi
- Parking
Self parking (surcharge)
- Room Amenities
- Rollaway/extra beds available
- Cribs/infant beds (complimentary)
- Premium TV channels
- Hypo-allergenic bedding available
- Complimentary newspaper
- Air conditioning
- Soundproofed rooms
- Phone
- Minibar
- Daily housekeeping
- Turndown service
- Private bathroom
- Complimentary toiletries
- Hair dryer
- Bidet
- Deep soaking bathtub
- Bathtub or shower
- Iron/ironing board (on request)
- Satellite TV service
- Desk
- Free Wi-Fi
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- In-room safe (laptop compatible)
- Down comforter
- Plasma TV
- Dining
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:30 AM and 10:30 AM.
Marengo - This restaurant specializes in Mediterranean cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, dinner, and brunch. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.
- Recreation
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
- Bicycle rentals nearby
- Accessibility
To make requests for specific accessibility needs, complete the "Special or Accessibility Requests" section of "Trip Preferences" when you book your hotel.
- Accessible path of travel
- Accessible bathroom
- Roll-in shower
- In-room accessibility
Hotel Guadalmedina Policies & Fees
- Check-in
Check-in time starts at noon
- Check-out
Check-out time is noon
- Payment types
Accepted at this hotel: American Express, MasterCard, Visa
- Pets
Pets allowed, Pet maximum weight in kg is 15
- General
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit are required at check-in for incidental charges.
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges. Special requests cannot be guaranteed.
- Fees
- The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, check-in, or check-out.
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
- Breakfast fee: EUR 12 per person (approximately)
- Self parking fee: EUR 14 per night
- Pet fee: EUR 16 per pet, per day
- Rollaway bed fee: EUR 30 per night
- Additional Details
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 2500, due to national regulations. For further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.


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-- — THUMBS UP: To Georgia Christian School for inviting former First Lady Laura Bush to Dasher and Valdosta. Mrs. Bush gave an inspiring speech and inspired others by her warmth meeting with the school's elementary students. A job well done to Headmaster Brad Lawson, school board Chairman Jim Thornton, Ryan and Nikki Warren for making the visit such a success.
THUMBS DOWN: To candidates who refuse to attend any locally sponsored political forums. Within less than two weeks, three forums were held in the Valdosta area. In state races, incumbent candidates missed all three events to meet the voters, face their challengers and take questions. With three events so close together, missing one of the forums may be understandable, but missing all three is incomprehensible. These candidates know who you are and so do voters.
THUMBS UP: To the volunteers of Make-A-Difference Days. Last week, numerous volunteers helped Second Harvest of South Georgia keep its facilities prepared in its constant efforts to feed the region's hungry. This week, volunteers will help Keep Lowndes/Valdosta Beautiful in its constant efforts to make our cities and county a clean, environmentally friendly place to live.
THUMBS DOWN: To local races turning negative in the last days of the campaign. Mudslinging television ads, biting comments, brutal Facebook posts, and more are rising in the final run to the polls. There's enough negative energy glomming onto the national races without dragging our local races into this spewing maelstrom. Candidates sliding into negative territory: You know who you are and so do voters.


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1815 - 8th Ave, Hwy 5 W, Humboldt.
Modern hotel, beverage room and licensed family restaurant. Specialize in meetings and conventions for up to 200 people. Banquet and catering facility for up to 200 people on site, 1000 people off site.
Box 2317, 1815 8th Avenue
Humboldt, SK S0K 2A0
Tel: (306) 682-2686
Toll Free: 1(800) 667-0790
Email: email@example.com
Website: http://www.bvinn.sasktelwebsite.net
Golf course, driving range, shopping centre, community of Muenster attractions.
Open Year Round
Urban setting
Meeting rooms
Banquet facilities
Liquor permitted
Free high-speed internet
Number of meeting/banquet rooms: 5
Banquet seating capacity (max): 405
Theatre seating capacity (max): 600
Information in this listing is subject to change at any time. Please contact the operator to verify that information is accurate.


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U.S.-China Partnership for Environmental Law
Rapid economic growth has led to unprecedented environmental and health problems in China that extend far beyond its borders. China urgently needs leaders to implement and enforce environmental laws and regulations, as well as policymakers and educators to develop the next generation of environmental advocates.
The U.S.-China Partnership for Environmental Law was founded in 2006 to further the work of governmental and private organizations that address critical environmental and energy challenges; improve policy, law, and regulation; and develop sustainable best practices in environmental protection and energy regulation. Partnership programs enhance public participation and educate leaders through advocacy, policy, research, capacity building, and student opportunities.
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Recent Highlights
In the face of severe environmental degradation, the Chinese government as well as private citizens are searching for tools to protect the environment. In 2012, the government amended the Civil Procedure Law to allow for public interest litigation, enabling non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and relevant governmental agencies to sue on behalf of the public to protect the environment. This was the first legislative recognition of public interest standing in China's history and a significant success for the US-China Partnership for Environmental Law (PEL) and other advocates of public interest litigation. China's framework Environmental Protection Law is currently under revision for the first time since its enactment in 1989, and PEL is working closely with the US Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) to provide technical assistance to China's Ministry of Environmental Protection (MEP) and China's Supreme People's Court to advance public interest litigation and discharge data transparency. On December 18, 2012, PEL provided technical assistance on legislative needs and legal tools at the third Green Dialogue on Legislative Reform hosted by MEP and the USEPA. The following day, the PEL hosted a workshop bringing together experts from the USEPA Office of General Counsel and Chinese scholars who are commissioned by China's Supreme People's Court and the MEP to draft environmental laws and provide legal interpretations. The outcome of the workshop was the identification of three principals that Chinese scholars would incorporate into draft legislation: 1) the public's right to enforce law and to sue on behalf of the public interest; 2) broader powers for government bodies to hold polluters liable for environmental damage; and 3) new laws to ensure the veracity and public disclosure of pollution discharge data.
Vermont Law School has received a $1.5 million grant from the U.S. State Department to support a three-year project designed to improve environmental and public health in China. The U.S.-China Partnership will work with Southwest Forestry University in Kunming, Yunnan Province, to create a "legal ecosystem" that includes an environmental and biodiversity law clinic to serve non-governmental organizations, communities and underserved citizens. The school will host workshops to educate environmental leaders, lawyers and citizens on legal avenues to address environmental and public health issues.
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From July 23 through August 16, 2012, the Partnership hosted a delegation of Chinese judges learning practical skills and methods for adjudicating environmental law cases. In recent years, many specialized courts have been established in China to address the increase in severe environmental cases that are being litigated. However, judges in these courts lack sufficient knowledge of environmental law and the tools to render effective remedies.
To build their capacity, the Partnership organized a four-week study tour program in summer 2012 for twelve senior judges from eleven provinces and three instructors from China's National Judges College. In the first two weeks, the judges attended full-day classes taught by judges and professors in Vermont, and met with the Vermont Supreme Court, Attorney General's office and the Department of Environmental Conservation. They then travelled to the New York State Judicial Institute for a full-day session with the U.S.judges. In Washington D.C., the judges spent a day with attorneys and judges from the USEPA Environmental Appeals Board and the Department of Justice, and learned how environmental NGOs use the U.S. Legal System. They also met with the USEPA in San Francisco to discuss specific environmental cases brought by the regional office.
The participants learned, among other things, some of the tools and techniques American judges employ for resolving differences in expert witness evidence and how they tailor court orders, including both deterrent and remedial measures, to address specific environmental violations and harm in each case. Throughout the program, participants discussed developing innovative ways to apply their learnings in the Chinese context. One of the NJC instructors stayed in the U.S. for another two months to develop an environmental adjudication curriculum that would be used for training judges at the NJC and in other judicial training programs.


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Traverse City Record-Eagle
---- — When Bryan Crough became executive director of Traverse City's Downtown Development Authority in 1990, downtown wasn't the place it is today - or the place to be.
The JC Penney department store had moved out, the former State Theatre building was shut down, the city Opera House was the worse for wear, there were no parking decks but there were lots of vacant storefronts, including a former Firestone tire store at Front and Park streets. The Grand Traverse Mall - which many predicted would be the death of downtown - had recently opened.
The change since then has been nothing short of remarkable. And a lot of people credit Crough, who died June 16 of an apparent heart attack, for that transformation.
Although Crough sometimes came in for criticism from elected officials and some in the business community for doing things his way, there is simply no denying his devotion to the city and the downtown. Or his ability to get things done - usually the way he wanted them done.
"When you look at the vision he had, he saw a booming downtown when no one else saw it," said Mayor Michael Estes. "Bryan could see where he wanted to go, and embarked on that path."
Filmmaker and Traverse City Film Festival co-founder Michael Moore, the catalyst behind the rebirth of the State, said flatly it wouldn't have happened without Crough.
Moore paid tribute to Crough's life with a special message on the theatre's marquee: "Bryan Crough: When we look down this street, we will always see you."
Moore was not alone in his praise.
Attorney Chuck Judson, who served on the DDA board that hired Crough, said the DDA was looking for someone who "could serve as a catalyst for the downtown ..."
"We felt we had three to four years before we ran out of money," Judson said. "It was a very critical time for us ... and he had a vision for what could happen."
Crough merged the Downtown Traverse City Association and the city's parking system into the DDA, which allowed him to stabilize financing and coordinate promotional efforts.
"He was the kind of person who would make people and programs fit together to get things done," Judson said. "He was just so interconnected in the community."
Crough, who was from Salina, Kan., moved to Traverse City in 1980 and was later hired as executive director of the Old Town Playhouse. Current Executive Director Phil Murphy said Crough revitalized the theater and made it inviting to the public.
"Bryan brought us out of the dark ages," Murphy said.
Crough worked with the Playhouse, the Opera House and the now-defunct Traverse Area Arts Council and got involved in local politics. He was on the city commission from 1985 through 1990, including one year as mayor.
It wasn't all roses. Crough came in for a lot of criticism for his relationship with Federated Properties in 2005 and beyond. He heavily advocated for three Federated projects, including a four-story hotel on city-owned property at Union Street and Grandview Parkway, a three-story development at the site of the former Grand Traverse Auto dealership and an eight-story residential and retail development to be built on top of a multi-million dollar public parking deck at 145 W. Front.
In 2006, voters overwhelmingly rejected a proposal to sell up to $16 million in bonds to pay for the parking deck and infrastructure improvements. All three projects fell apart.
Traverse City Area Chamber of Commerce Director Doug Luciani, however, credited Crough for shepherding more recent projects - the Midtown development, the downtown parking decks, Radio Centre and the long-awaited Indigo hotel project, which is now under construction - to fruition.
Judson and others said Crough always did what he thought was best for the downtown, and that sometimes put him at odds with some community members or the city commission.
But "He respected the process tremendously, and if the community or the city commission said 'no,' he would accept it and move on," Judson said. "Bryan had great confidence we would make the right decision."
Crough was also recalled by many for his self-deprecating humor, his wit and for being a "loyal, loving supportive friend."
"Bryan, oh my, was a storytelling extraordinaire," said Jeanette Mason, former Old Town Playhouse director.
Whatever one's views of how Crough conducted business, there is simply no doubt he did more for downtown than anyone in memory, recent or otherwise. His legacy is all around us.


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12:37pm Monday 24th February 2014 in Sport
Saints youngster Lloyd Isgrove has been named in the standby squad for Wales' international friendly against Iceland in Cardiff a week tomorrow.
If the 21-year-old midfielder is not required for the senior team he will be part of the under-21 squad to face England in Derby in a Euro 2015 qualifier the night before.
That would be mean a potential head-to-head with Saints teammate James Ward-Prowse.
The England under-21 squad will be named on Thursday, the same day as the senior squad, with Calum Chambers also having a chance of making the cut.
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When Puncheon was loaned out at the start of the season I hoped that Isgrove would be given a few chances this season.Alas apart from a league cup start he hasn't had much of a look in.Lets face it MO PO seems to have an aversion to out and out wingers..We got caught out against the hammers at the weekend with the wing play of Jarvis and Downibg. who carved out several opportunities and provided the ammunition for Carlton Cole and co.If we had one half decent winger to supply the crosses for Rickie Lambert then he would be a 20 goal a season merchant.Oh for the days of TERRY PAINE AND JOHN SYDENHAM raiding down the flanks and providing the crosses for big RON DAVIES to put the ball in the back of the net..
Talking of wingers we will have to shackle Stirling on Saturday as well as Sturridge and Suarez if we are to get any points from LIVERPOOL this coming weekend.BUT I AM CONFIDENT THAT THE SAINTS WILL GET THE 3 POINTS. COYR.
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"I was frustrated with that fight … Are you gonna lay on him for three rounds?" White shared following Saturday's press conference. "I'm sick of that [expletive], too. The other thing is, the ref will let these guys push up against the fence. The rule is, you're either advancing your position or you're doing damage.
"At no point is pushing up against the fence for three-and-a-half [expletive] minutes doing damage or advancing your position. The ref should be breaking those guys."
Mills had the clear advantage in the standup game, so it's understandable why Riddle wanted to keep the Brit on his back. White doesn't have an issue with the strategy, more so with the fact Riddle never really tried to finish the fight when it went to the canvas.
Oh, and Mills better work on his wrestling and never give up attitude if he ever wants to perform in the Octagon again.
"In that fight, [Riddle] took him back down again and I said, 'That's it. That's what you're gonna see for the next two minutes and 45 [expletive] seconds. Wake me up when this [expletive] thing's over,'" White shared. "And boom, [Mills] pops up and he gets out and he gets in the guard. He throws one punch and he's just sitting there looking at him. Then he stands up and he walks away.
"I'm pretty sure there was 39 seconds left – [expletive] go crazy, drop punches, elbows, go absolutely ape [expletive]. Che Mills shoulda went ape [expletive] on him that last 39 seconds. If you're [expletive] tired in the last 39 seconds of a fight that you can win and take you to the next level, go find [another] job."
riddle did what he had to. i don't really hold it against him like i do fitch because i really don't think riddle has much else in the tool box. if he had some crazy submission game or really dominant gnp, that would be different, but i really don't think matt has the skills to really do much once he takes top control.
Riddle had one tool and it was a takedown, was the ONLY reason he won ... did fuk all with it.
Riddle is saying he was being cautious, yet the title implies he was being disrespectful to Che.
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"I think if I went out of grade A, B, C, D, I'd give myself a B minus. You know, there's a lot more I could have done, you know I held back. I held back because Che Mills is extremely dangerous. All it takes is one mistake and one knee to my chin and I would have been waking up on the flight home tomorrow. So, you know, when you're fighting at this level you've got to fight smart and, you know, the fans are harsh critics but at the end of the day it's your body, your life, your record and you got to do what's right for yourself."
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Engraved with the names of 100 former Oklahoma Military Academy cadets who died in wars, the OMA Killed in Action Memorial at Rogers State University opened Saturday amid celebration for the soldiers' sacrifice.
RSU administrators, OMA alumni and military officials dedicated the monument with Bible verses, quotes by Abraham Lincoln and praise for Claremore's contributions to the U.S. Military.
"Let this day serve as an icon for their courage, sacrifice and love of country," OMA Alumni Association President Randy Vierling told a crowd outside the university's Preparatory Hall — one of the original buildings of the OMA campus, which later became RSU.
Maj. Gen. Timothy Malishenko, a 1962 OMA graduate who fought in Vietnam, Korea and peacekeeping operations in Bosnia and Kosovo, told the crowd the dedication was a celebration of the OMA's contribution to the military and its graduates who died fighting for freedom.
"Today we honor 100 graduates of the OMA who paid the last full measure of devotion," he said. "In memorializing them today, we ensure they will be remembered forever."
"They did their duty to keep America great."
Sixty-eight former OMA cadets died in World War II, 10 in the Korean War and 22 in other conflicts. The dedication of their memorial was part of the annual OMA reunion, which began Friday.
"This reunion is different from all of our past reunions," OMA alumnus David Raper said. "We're also here to honor the valor of those who gave the ultimate gift.
"We will never forget. We must not forget."
The memorial stands between Predatory Hall and the OMA museum in Meyer Hall. Speakers said the museum and memorial likely will make RSU a more attractive tourist destination for history enthusiasts and those honoring fallen soldiers.
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---- — After taking second at sectionals last week, the Ben Davis girls' golf team knew advancing through regional play would be difficult. No. 2 Carmel, No. 4 Zionsville, No. 18 Roncalli and No. 19 Avon all resided in Saturday's regional at Smock Golf Course.
Ben Davis finished 13th out of 18 teams.
Zionsville (309) won the title, with Carmel (311) coming in second, and Madison (332) coming in third.
Ben Davis' squad of Claire Thompson (93), Danielle Fishburn (90), Sarah Gaither (98) and Aminah El-Abiad (102) carded a 383.
"Our goal was try to play to our average, which was around 350," Ben Davis coach Dave Patz said. "If there was a way to play slightly better than that and depending upon what the rest of the field did, there was a chance. It was an up and down day. A couple of girls played to their average and a couple did not."
Originally, had No. 1 golfer Gabrielle Neff's score (82) been counted along with the others, the Giants would have finished fourth. But an error or the scorecard wound up in her disqualification.
The error didn't prove too costly as the team was a far way off from advancing, but Neff was a stroke away from a playoff for an individual spot at the state finals.
"Neff signed for a wrong score and we have been caught up in a scoring error at sectional and at regional," Patz said. "Hopefully, they will learn a lot from this and will be more accurate on a hole-by-hole basis."
Neff had a chance to advance before the scoring error, shooting an 82, and missed the cut by one stroke had she not been disqualified.
"She had a good round going until Hole 17 and with a bad lie, hit it into the pond," Patz said.
One silver lining for the Giants is that their entire regional team returns next season. Ben Davis finished second in both the Marion County Tournament and Metropolitan Interscholastic Conference this season and has a strong base to work with next season.
"This is a team that will maybe reach its peak next year," Patz said. "We were thrilled to be there and get that experience."
Future success for the Giants will depend on the offseason program the girls participate in during the winter and how much spring and summer golf that they're able to get in.
"If we want to compete with the teams that beat us today, we know we have to get a lot better," Patz said. "That will come in the offseason. We had a successful season, but are all a bit bitter with how it ended."


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Last year, the number one spot for the most desirable women was crowned to Blake Lively and this is according to AskMen.com as to its annual ranking of the 99 list of ladies, which are not just ranked for their beauty but to their hotness as well. Imagine that from the 2010 ranking, from 85th spot, she got the number one spot. For 2012, another lady is now named for the number one slot. Would Blake Lively still be lively and lovely on this 10 list of desired women? and following are the most desirable women of 2012
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10. Candice Swanepoel
She did not expect that she would be a part of this list wherein she humbly considered herself as a farm girl. She is known as an angel with a 5'9" height in the runway. Yes, she is a model of Victoria Secrets' runway and she was actually born and raised in South Africa.
9. Rihanna
A representative from the music industry got the 9th spot and she is a 23-year old and a younger version of "Bringing back the leg meat", which was the title given to Beyonce. She has now captured and earned that title. Her supermodel body and the dance movements make her to be part of the desired women of 2012.
8. Kim Kardashian
She is one of the most controversial actresses in 2011 because of her divorce and marriage last year from one of the NBA players, Kris Humphries wherein they got divorced after 72 days of living together. Her killer figure is one of her assets that make her a known model and actress.
7. Scarlett Johansson
She got what it takes as an actress, singer, and a model. She has been in this business since she was 9 years old wherein she starred at the comedy film North. Although her glamour and star power has started to dim, she is making her way back to lighten things up a little, especially when her naked photos leaked.
6. Emma Stone
She is a 23-year old actress, which was known in her first movie entitled Superbad in 2007. This is the reason why Jim Carrey fell for her. Her raspy voice and sexy smile, along with her noted red and blonde hair made her to the sixth spot.
5. Nicki Minaj
She did not just rise to stardom with her music, wherein some of which were cited as part of the top music lists. She is a mid-range choice of a Lady Gaga look and following the wig hairstyles that compliment to her figure. Her favorite pink color signifies the feminine side in her that can be seen on her official website with her truly luscious pink lips.
4. Miranda Kerr
She is an Aussie model and is known as one of Victoria Secrets' models in 2007. She started modeling when she was 13 years old wherein she also won the 1997 Australian Model. Born and raised in South Wales, she is currently married to Orland Bloom, who is also an English actor.
3. Rooney Mara
Her name started to echo in the film industry when she became a part of movie The Social Network and The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo. She caught major followers and fan because of her cuteness.
2. Kate Upton
Her beautiful body and lustful charm made her a breakout model at the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue in 2011, wherein she received the Rookie of the Year award. Her eyes are combination of blue and green that compliments her 5 feet and 10 inches height.
1. Sofia Vergara
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Besides their hefty six-figure salaries, Connecticut school superintendents also command enviable perks and bonuses, according to a report in the New Haven Register.
Along with its sister news organizations, including the Middletown Press and the Litchfield County Times, the Register found that the average pay for school superintendents in Connecticut is $166,000 and that they can significantly boost that pay with other negotiated perks and benefits, including compensation for unused sick time, meal allowances, travel pay and bonuses.
Oxford Superintendent Timothy Connellan, who was hired in the summer, signed a contract that would pay him $170,000 a year.
In its report, the Register included in its story a database of its review of the pay of 148 superintendents, along with links to their contracts.
Some school superintendents earn more than $200,000 annually and get tens of thousands more each year in perks, the newspapers found. Many also get generous benefit packages that include up to a month of vacation time and several weeks of sick time that can be accrued and then paid out if unused.
While the average annual pay for a school superintendent in Connecticut is $166,000, many school leaders make more than that, the report states. In West Hartford, for instance, Superintendent Karen List makes $230,000 annually with a tax-sheltered annuity included. That makes her the 14th highest paid superintendent in Connecticut.


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Season's Miracle: Recovering Snowboard Star Kevin Pearce Hits Slopes For First Time Since Accident
The snowboard world was hit with a Holiday's miracle today. It's been almost two years since Oakley Star Snowboarder Kevin Pearce strapped into a board. Displaying truly amazing resilience and hope after sustaining traumatic brain injury from a heavy accident while training for the Winter Olympic Games in Utah, the inspirational Oakley Team rider did what many said would never happen again. He dropped in.


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Baker alumni lead KC fire, police departments
Kansas City, Mo. — Throughout their parallel rise to leadership positions, Paul Berardi and Darryl Forte and have had lot in common.
Both born in 1962 and raised in Kansas City, Mo., the two developed an early admiration for the public servants in their communities and were fortunate to have positive influences in their lives. In the mid-1980s, Forte, '97, and Berardi, '93, joined the police and fire departments in their hometown, steadily moving up the ranks before recently earning the title of chief for their respective departments. They both earned degrees at Baker University's School of Professional and Graduate Studies in the 1990s.
Forte, the police chief of KCMO since October 2011, earned a Master of Science in Management degree from Baker. The city's 44th police chief proudly holds the distinction of being the city's first African-American to hold that position.
"It shows what can be accomplished if you work hard," Forte said of the honor. "People before me—black and white—prepared me for this. I had a lot of mentors take me by the hand and tell me what to do, and I listened. I try to do the same now, helping detectives and sergeants talk about their career development."
Known for his meticulous attention to details and strong work ethic, Forte had a plan before he took over as chief. During his interview presentation, the candidate surprised the Board of Police Commissioners with a thorough 37-page document, including an outline of his five-year plan, "One Community, One Vision," detailing 221 priority actions and nine individual strategic objectives.
"I have always been programmed to give more than is expected of me," Forte said. "I wanted to contribute and lead an organization in a different direction and at a higher level. I want to give everything I have while I'm here with no regrets."
Forte began developing his strategic plan years ago, taking notes as a patrol officer and interacting with community members. He was determined to learn how residents and police officers form stronger bonds in the neighborhoods. His surveys on the streets included such questions as whether the residents knew the police officers, what they wanted to change, what their relationship with police was and whether they could name an officer.
One of five children raised by a single mother, he remembers as a sixth-grader approaching police officers in his neighborhood at 76th and Monroe streets.
"I have been fascinated by police officers and wanted to talk to them, speed around in a patrol car and have a uniform on," he recalled. "I always knew I wanted to help people after the time I went door to door raising money to help veterans."
As the police chief, Forte oversees 1,400 sworn officers and 600 non-law enforcement personnel. He lauds the efforts of the 2,000 public employees under his command.
"They are the ones who make this work," he said. "I am impressed by the work they do. They are great people and have great attitudes. If not for them, I wouldn't be where I am today."
Forte reflected fondly on his time working on his master's degree at Baker in the mid-90s.
"Going through the Baker program helped me focus my time and prioritize," he said. "You can't function without having a plan. The camaraderie I had with the classmates in Overland Park helped me work better within a group setting."
Promoted to fire chief in January after serving six months as interim fire chief and 11 years as deputy chief, Berardi, who earned a Bachelor of Business Administration degree from Baker, has worked 26 years for the fire department. His father is a retired Kansas City firefighter and his brother is a battalion chief.
"I have always known that serving in the fire department could be a possibility," Berardi proudly noted. "I treat this as an extremely rewarding career. You are not going to be rich doing this, but you have a chance to help people daily in emergency situations and make the department better and operate more efficiently. My education has taught me the right ways to develop and evaluate programs."
During his career, he has specialized in homeland security, hazardous materials and disaster response. He has been a part of the Missouri Task Force One since 1999, responding to the 9/11 attacks on the World Trade Center and assisting in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina in 2005 by coordinating efforts on an instant management team.
"In our role you have to quickly realize what resources are needed and develop a command structure to operate in an emergency situation," Berardi said. "An effective structure enables everyone to come in and work efficiently so we're not duplicating efforts."
As the fire chief, Berardi is involved with helping complete the transition to a fully blended fire/ambulance service with about 1,300 employees. The KC Fire Department consists of 34 fire stations organized into seven battalions.
In another connection between the two chiefs, Berardi was rescued from a burning police office building in the summer of 1988. The building currently houses Forte's office. Berardi did not think he was going to get out of the structure alive until someone saved him by putting an oxygen mask on his face and picking him up before they both escaped out of a window.
In similar emergencies, Berardi often thinks of the safety of other firefighters.
"Every time I took a step up in the ranks I was worried about the people under my charge as battalion and deputy chief," said Berardi, who sends daily safety messages to his staff. "It is a dangerous job, but as I am sure Chief Forte feels, you learn to block it out and know how critical it is to help the community we serve."


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Restaurant Haute Dogs and Fries opened Friday in North Old Town, bringing all kinds of downtown and uptown dogs to Alexandria.
It serves all-beef franks as well as sausages and brats from Loudoun County's Fields of Athenry and Lothar's Gourmet Sausages.
The restaurant, at 610 Montgomery St., serves more typical dogs with relish, mayo and mustard but also menu items such as The Bombshell, which comes covered in carmelized onions, mango, pineapple and jalapenos.
Customers are also welcome to select from 18 toppings to create their own dog.
The restaurant also serves lobster rolls, fish and chips, nachos and more.
Staff hopes to begin beer sales in the next two weeks or so.
If you happen to have room for dessert, try the Eskimo Dog, which is a brown sugar cinnamon toasted bun with ice cream, chocolate and caramel.
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Corsicana — After a 488-yard, five-touchdown performance last week, Rice senior Ragan Henderson is one of two Golden Circle players up for 1660 AM ESPN Radio's Central Texas Player of the Week award. Wortham Brandon Campbell, who had an 86-yard kickoff return for a touchdown againt Dawson, is also in the running.
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"Content" has always been king, it helps you appear in searches, it builds authority so people want to share with others and it shows passion–knowledge on a subject. Social data, now a powerful factor in identifying 'best content,' needs to be search engine friendly, using language in context and relevant to searchers' keywords/phrases. With appropriately structured and distributed content your brand will be a winner in the SERPs (Search Engine Results Pages).
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The inverted (upside-down) pyramid writing style puts most newsworthy information at the top, quickly and concisely. This enables readers to stop reading at any point and still come away with the story's essence:
Search Engines read first 170 characters of a lead paragraph, first 70-characters of headline information. Optimized keywords/phrases within a specific context with an appealing delivery–engaging content gives meaning to both Searchers andHumans but also speaks to BOTS (Robots/ Spiders etc.), is going to get your brand top of the SERPS and people to opt-in and follow you over time, a 'long-tail.'
Search is the great triumph of computer science and mathematics, it is the most common online activity after email, and that fact cuts across generations. People make billions of unique searches monthly and unlike Facebook flittering, Searchers are in a focus mode–are the most motivated people who hit the Internet–they are looking for your brand if you've identified yourself/company product correctly. Focused, targeted search traffic is an important element of "Building Your Brand" with SEO, but now we also need to be mindful of Social Data influence. Search Engines will only treat you as relevant if others do first – people need to like your content so search engines find you, index your info and rank you high in the SERPS.
- Google isn't the only search engine, although it currently has the largest market share – some SEO tips from Google: Google Shows Startups How to Master SEO in 10 Minutes [VIDEO]
- Bing is quickly disrupting Google's market share: Microsoft Bing Social vs. Google Search Plus Your World: Showdown.
- Yahoo, ASK and AOL search engines rank behind Google and Bing: SearchEngineWatch.com: Yahoo Sinks, Google & Bing Rise.
To research keywords you can use also AdWords keyword suggestion tool.
The article says it all but we must always keep in mind that we need to keep that user who comes to our website and that will be possible if only we give them what they are looking for. The quality of content is also a part of SEO.
Excellent list of SEO methods with clear and concise explanations. I think proper keyword density, tag description and interlinking are some of the most effective techniques.
Charle – this is a great reference guide. As someone just starting, I've go the content part down pretty well but SEO is a whole other animal. The key word and tips and tool you provided are right at the top of my "to do" list.
Thanks Chellie,
Follow me on twitter and FB http://www.facebook.com/CJCStrategists?filter=1 We are constantly updating the info. Best of luck to you
Charle-John, thank you for this very thoughtful comprehensive post. It is so hard for many people to take up a program of creating great content consistently that is keyword rich, yet the seo benefits are so worth while! I posted today, http://www.eileenlonergan.com/?p=3601 on my blog, a summary and links to an excellent podcast on using content as education, which translates into marketing and sales. I think it is a nice compliment to your article.
Great to hear the info was helpful Eileen,
Please take a look at the full SCORE blog series on the subject (http://blog.score.org/author/charle-john-cafiero/) and the WEBINAR we did: http://www.score.org/workshops/seo-basics-helping-your-customers-find-your-business-online
Best and good luck in your business
Exellent post, with tons of current useful SEO information. Will keep this one handy for helpful hints.


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Ubisoft Montpellier's take on the first World War is a surprisingly heartfelt adventure.
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Watch Dogs is a solid open-world game that doesn't do enough to set itself apart from the pack.
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HOUSTON -- Deonte Smith is the first person in his family to go college, but along with books and tuition, he'll have to add another expense - health insurance.
If he doesn't, under the Affordable Care Act, he will be penalized.
"So, we get penalized for not being able to pay for insurance, and the same time the only reason we are really having to pay for insurance is to pay for the next person," Smith said, "That's crazy."
But Smith and his peers are exactly who the government needs to pay into the system – the young and the healthy – for the ACA to thrive.
College-age citizens, who rarely use the system, will need to pay premiums to help cover the costs of the sick.
"Honestly, I haven't been to the doctor in 15 years," said Jeffery Fawcett, a student at Tarrant County Community college.
Many citizens under the age of 30 are reluctant to sign up, but, in many cases, this age group is just unaware of their options.
The Government Accounting Office estimates some 1.7 million traditional-age college students are uninsured, and two-thirds of students can't even afford treatment.
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"This is an important day in Anderson's history as well as for the state of Indiana. We're showing the world that we are serious about developing and supporting technology companies in our state," said Kernan, who oversees the state's economic development efforts as director of the Indiana Department of Commerce. "We are confident that the Anderson Business Development Center, in partnership with the city of Anderson, will take this designation to the next level."
A result of 2002's tax restructuring legislation, the new Certified Technology Park program encourages the location of high-technology businesses within areas identified by local redevelopment commissions. Portions of tax revenues generated by tenants are reinvested into the park and used for improvements, operation and maintenance of facilities, payment of interest and principal on bonds and other business-generating activities.
"This is yet another tool to provide us a greater opportunity for economic development," Anderson Mayor J. Mark Lawler said. "Couple this with the new business development center and our relationship with Anderson University, along with Purdue University, and Anderson has a unique edge."
Developed through a unique relationship between Anderson University and the city of Anderson, the Center will have a strong connection to higher education. The Anderson University Falls School of Business and Ivy Tech State University will offer degree programs at an adjoining facility and are directly involved in the programming of the Center. Both Anderson University and Purdue University will provide internship opportunities from a variety of programs.
"We are extremely pleased that the state of Indiana has recognized Anderson, Indiana and the Flagship Enterprise Center as a place of economic potential," said Dr. James L. Edwards, president of Anderson University. "This distinction will strengthen the already vibrant activities associated with entrepreneurial and educational partnerships that have been formed and will continue to be formed in the future."
The Flagship Enterprise Center will be located on Interstate 69 in the far southwest quadrant of Anderson and will be strategically located near several nationally recognized high-tech electrical component and engineering firms. The Center will sit adjacent to Delco Remy International Inc. and Continental Design Inc. and is located within five miles of Guide Corp. Inc., Delphi Inc. and iPower, all recognized national, technological leaders within their industry.
"This designation promises to make a significant impact for the city of Anderson, the ongoing goals of the Flagship Enterprise Center and this region of the state," said Charles Staley, president of the Flagship Enterprise Center Board of Directors and executive director of Facilities and Real Estate Management at Anderson University. "This distinction would not have been possible without the combined efforts of Anderson University, Purdue University and the city of Anderson."
Any city, town or county with a redevelopment commission is eligible to have an area designated as a Certified Technology Park if certain requirements are met, including: demonstrating the significant support of a research university; a commitment to the commercialization of products; access and utilization of public and private resources in the park; the existence of, or proposed development of, a business incubator; the development of a business plan or the assurance that the park will be used for high technology business activity. In addition, a firm commitment must be shown from at least one business primarily engaged in a high-technology activity creating a significant number of jobs that will locate within the park.
iPower Technologies Inc. has demonstrated a firm commitment to the park. iPower was formed by a joint venture between AeroVironment Inc. and Delco Remy International to pursue emerging opportunities in on-site generation of electrical power for home and industry. The company provides advanced technologies and systems integration capabilities for this market. iPower also leverages the engineering, manufacturing and sales and marketing resources of its strategic partners such as Delco Remy International, AeroVironment and DTE Energy.
"This Certified Technology Park designation is the beginning of Anderson being defined as a cutting edge community," said Linda Dawson, Redevelopment Commission Executive Director. "iPower is the first of many businesses to come that will create a high-technology environment with spin-off activities leading our community in a new direction."
For more information on Indiana Certified Technology Parks and other community development efforts, please call the Indiana Department of Commerce's Development Finance Office at 317.232.8898 or visit the Web site at www.indianacommerce.com. For additional information about the Flagship Enterprise Center in Anderson please call 765.778.0266 or visit the Web site at www.flagshipenterprise.org.


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English Teacher: Alright guys, let's call to order our weekly Make Camille Miserable Meeting. Before we get started, I just want to commend Geography Teacher for the work he's been doing with that research project. Truly incredible stuff.
(Geography teacher nods modestly)
English Teacher: Okay. Let's get everyone's report for the upcoming week. Math Teacher, why don't you start?
Math Teacher: I scheduled a test for next Tuesday. I know it doesn't sound like much but I made sure to announce it while she was in the bathroom. She has no idea.
Biology Teacher: Very nice. This week I assigned lab partners. I made sure Camille got one who doesn't pay attention in class, is almost impossible to contact, and has a peculiar odor.
Geography Teacher: Bravo. Personally, I was thinking about two projects and an essay.
Parents: Okay. Can we run something by you? Do you think it would work if we offered to let her go out all night, then call at ten and demand she comes home for no reason?
English Teacher: Hmm. Sounds good. What about an uncalled for lecture on responsibility?
Math Teacher: Or a breathalyzer test.
Parents: Wow. Perfect. We're clearly amateurs here. Thanks guys.
Coach: I've organized sprint workouts every day next week.
Weather: It's going to be warm every morning, to give false hope. Then, once she's wearing shorts and flip-flops, BAM! Below freezing.
City Coordinator: I'm talking all red lights, all the time.
English Teacher: Wow. All that on top of the entire book of reading I'm going to design. I think we can be assured that Camille will be nice and miserable in the upcoming days. Check in next week for the ultimate Valentine's Day disaster.


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---- — With the drop of an eyelash or two, one woman is urging the city to step up security at the Rose Baker Senior Center, despite the immediate area's reputation as a "safe from crime" zone.
Council on Aging board member Lee Harty is pushing to have outdoor security cameras installed, after an incident in which she said eyelash decals were ripped off her vehicle and left on the ground.
"The little lashes, a pair were torn off. So that's why I thought we could get a security camera down there," Harty said.
Harty has been a board member of the Council on Aging, which steers the senior center, for 23 years. Though she too said the area is generally quite safe, her view is that cameras could only improve the security of around the senior center and its parking area. She plans to bring the topic forward for discussion at a future board meeting.
"Something like this doesn't happen that often, but when it does, it's very upsetting," Harty said.
Though Harty believes she can defend herself, she worries about others who may not feel so confident about their self defense.
"I've got a cane and I can use it both ways, but I've never had to do that," Harty said.
Police Chief Leonard Campanello said the close proximity between the senior center and the police station, along with an effort to stay in communication, helps police manage concerns from senior center staff.
"We're in there all the time. Our officers make frequent trips inside to check on the senior center," Campanello said. "We attend meetings there. We're in contact with the senior center membership on at least a weekly basis."
Still, Campanello said he is open to discussing the idea of implementing security cameras.
"If the management team at the senior center would like to have a dialogue about that, I'm certainly willing to entertain their concerns," Campanello said.
Council on Aging board members indicated that the security camera topic has not been thoroughly discussed by their board, but will likely come up in the future.
Lucy Sheehan, director of the Rose Baker Senior Center, said the center has not seen much crime, but acknowledged that security cameras can always be helpful in busy areas, such as the senior center.
"Is there any great need for it because of things happening? I would say no," Sheehan said. "But it is a busy spot, and they could be helpful, I'm sure."
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Geocaches (also called just "caches") are the key playing pieces in the sport of geocaching. The object of geocaching is to find these caches, which vary widely in shape, size, and appearance. Some are are placed in obvious locations, while others are hidden in maddeningly obscure ways.
In the most fundamental sense, a geocache will consist of a container placed at a location of interest. The coordinates of the location are published online, enabling other geocachers to navigate to the location their GPS receivers. What makes a location interesting can vary wildly from cache to cache. At many geocache locations, the surrounding area has some attractive feature, be it a bit of local history or simply a gorgeous view. Sometimes, however, the sole draw to the geocache's hiding place is the fact that there is a geocache there.
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With only a few exceptions, a geocache contains some form of log book or log sheet. Those who find the cache should note their visit on the log. Smaller caches may have log sheets with room for only the date and the geocacher's name, but larger caches usually have log books with room for additional comments.
Most caches also include a stash note explaining the game of geocaching, in case non-geocachers (or "muggles") stumble upon them.
Many geocaches also contain trade items (or "swag"). Those who find the cache are free to trade for these items. If you take trade items from the cache, then you should leave something of equal or greater value in exchange. Typical trade items include toys, memorabilia, coupons, and signature items.
Caches may also contain hitchhikers. Hitchhikers are items that travel from cache to cache. The most common are travel bugs and geocoins, which are marked with unique tracking numbers so their travels can be tracked on the Geocaching.com website. While geocachers may keep trade items as their own, hitchhikers should not be kept, and should be moved to another cache.