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Announcing: WordStream/Acquisio Partnership
Today at SMX East (come visit us at booth 318 if you're at the show, by the way!) we announced a partnership with Acquisio, a paid search marketing and performance media platform designed for agencies. We recently announced a similar partnership with gShift Labs - both software companies will be leveraging the WordStream Keyword Tool API to offer additional functionality to their customers.
Acqusio has a nice write-up on the API integration and what it means to their customers. Not unlike the gShift announcement, the really exciting part of the partnership for us is the chance to work with really smart people and to have a cutting-edge software company leveraging our API and delivering our technology to their customers to help them succeed with paid search marketing. Intereste... > Read more
Ontolo Link Building Tools v2 Beta: Sign Ups Limited!
Just a quick notice that our friends at Ontolo have a new version of their link building software coming out - we've reviewed the Ontolo link building software before, and we're excited to get our hands on the latest version. Garrett and Ben from Ontolo are only accepting 250 beta users so that they can integrate feedback and work closely with users to get the software right before releasing it to the world.
You can sign up to be notified of beta availability here, and if you do be sure to stop back and let us know what you think! ... > Read more
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gShift Labs Integrates the WordStream Keyword Tool API
After meeting with gShift Labs CTO Chris Adams at an SES conference, we realized there was a great partnership fit, and today we're announcing that gShift Labs has integrated the WordStream Keyword Tool API into their Web Presence Optimizer. The team at gShift has built out an entire page dedicated to detailing how the WordStream Keyword Tool API is leveraged within the gShift product.
Here's a screenshot of the implementation: We're really excited about the implementation because it's extremely validating for the WordStream API to have companies like gShift programming against and leveraging our data and our algorithms within their software. We've been able to get a closer look at the gShift software and have gotten to know their team, and they're a very smart bunch solving some interest... > Read more
PPC Blog PPC Training & Community Review
We've reviewed PPC Blog here before but since that post they've added a members-only training and community portion of their site that I've had a chance to spend some time with, so we thought it was worth reviewing the training and community aspects of the site. Why Bother with a Training/Community Site? One of the common objections you'll hear to paying for content (whether it's a how-to eBook or the Wall Street Journal) is that you can get seemingly similar content for free.
I touched on this in my review of SEO Book's training and community site, but I think that as content and data become more and more omnipresent and commoditized, a lot of the opportunity to create great products that make people better at what they do lies in how you slice, dice, and represent portions of that c... > Read more
Google Instant: Told Via Search Story
How to Exclude an IP Address: AdWords IP Exclusion Tool
Google has an interesting tightrope to walk with their AdWords platform in that they have two central competing interests:They want to make the system intuitive to use and easy for the "tail" of AdWords advertisers to spend money with.They need to continue to make AdWords a profitable channel for the top advertisers, who represent the bulk of the money spent on their platform, and they need to present power users with access to power tools.
To date the way they've handled this is to offer defaults on the front end that encourage spending, with advanced features that help optimize larger spends available but less accessible (which possibly accounts for their alarmingly high client churn amongst small businesses).A great example of this push-spend-in-the-front-intelligent-features-in-the-back... > Read more
Google Graveyard: A History of Google Flops & Failures (INFOGRAPHIC)
The History of Web Search Engines (INFOGRAPHIC)
How Much Do People Know About You on the Internet? Facebook/Google Privacy Infographic
How to Leverage $1000s in Engineering Costs to Turn Visitors Into Leads...for Free
In the year plus we've been in the market, we've added a series of free utilities to WordStream.com, including: The Free Keyword Tool The Free Keyword Niche Finder The Free Keyword Grouper Several Free Search Engine Marketing White Papers Free Internet Marketing Articles The idea being that we're able to introduce prospective WordStream clients to our products and our philosophies and methodologies as a company.
Visitors to the WordStream site get something of value - a tool they can leverage to improve their search marketing results or content that offers actionable suggestions about how to get more out of search engine marketing - and in exchange we get permission to introduce them to solutions that we offer on a subscription basis. This is such a win-win for us, we thought other busi... > Read more
Venture Capital & Marketing - A VC's Perspective on Marketing, SEO, PPC, & Search
Recently I had a chance to pose a series of questions to Greg Gretsch, a partner at Sigma, one of our investors' venture capital firms. We recently recieved a second round of venture funding and while I was a member of the WordStream team when Larry got our first round of funding, I've never really been actively involved in raising capital.
I had a lot of questions around how venture capitalists view marketing programs and the search space, which Greg was nice enough to answer in his post on the marketing portion of your venture pitch. Greg spent even more time answering some of my follow-up questions via Email, and gave us the green light to post the answers on the blog. Since a lot of the audience here is either working in a marketing department, trying to learn SEO/SEM and grow them as... > Read more
A New Kind of Pay-Per Click Reporting: The WordStream for PPC Dashboard
We don't typically talk about specific feature updates to our own products here on the blog, but as early as tonight we're launching something to our customers and trialers that I think is really pretty interesting and novel, and actually may be interesting for people doing any kind of paid search marketing work, so I thought I'd share it here.
What is the New Feature, and Why is It Interesting? We've released internally (we're pushing it live to customers and trialers very soon) a WordStream dashboard. The reason this is interesting is because it's chock full of reports that you've almost certainly never seen before, and because it's a dashboard you can take action against. The core competencies for the WordStream product revolve around discovering profitable keywords, identifying ... > Read more
The New Google UI: What this Means for "Search Wars V2"
Elisa had a great write up on the new Google design, and I was able to contribute some thoughts in a piece that ran in USA Today, but I had some additional thoughts on the new design, Bing's design, and what it all means for search marketers that I thought I'd share here. The Bing/Yahoo Merger I mention in the piece that "the whole will be greater than the sum of the parts" when Bing and Yahoo finally consumate their search merger.
What I mean by this is that advertisers will be more likely to move to the single platform with better reach (BingHoo), and that Bing's access to their once-competitor's technology will (eventually) make their algorithm better. Beyond that, the increased market share will be self-reinforcing; it'll allow Microsoft to invest more resources ... > Read more
WordStream Wins Always On On Demand 100 Award
Every year Always On puts together a list that "recognizes companies with game-changing approaches and technologies that are likely to disrupt existing markets and entrenched players. " This year they've included WordStream on the list. As a young company, being included on these sorts of lists is validating for a number of reasons, but most notably we're impressed by: The Company We Keep - There are some very, very smart companies on this list solving some incredibly challenging problems.
Included in the list is a series of fellow Sigma Partners backed companies like Nasuni, oDesk, Responsys, and Zetta. The Process - Always On has a very discerning process for the selection of this list, which always makes inclusion more gratifying. Consistent Validation - Winning multiple awar... > Read more
SEO Book Guest Post: 3 Steps for Optimizing Content for Long Tail Keywords
Announcing WordStream's Affiliate Program: PPC and SEO Affiliate Program Launches
Today we're announcing that we're launching a brand new affiliate program that will allow other Web publishers to promote our products - and get paid for it! This is a first-run, "beta" version of our affiliate program so we're welcoming feedback. In attempting to make the program a success for affiliates, their audiences, and of course for WordStream, we've created two types of pay outs for affiliates: Pay-Per Lead for PPC - We have a keyword management solution for pay-per click advertising on search engine platforms such as Google AdWords.
This product has it's own pricing and we offer a free trial and frequently have potential customers request a live demonstration of the product. As such, we've decided to pay for leads people drive to this product. Pay-Per Sale for SEO - W... > Read more
Recommended Reading: PPC Blog, from the Folks Who Brought You SEO Book
My favorite way to find quality blogs (and books and movies, for that matter) is via recommendation. Towards that end, I thought I'd share a PPC Blog you might not be reading (every so often we share a list of our favorite search and online marketing blogs). Aaron and Giovanna Wall of SEO Book fame (see our SEO Book review here) have started collaborating on a sister site that focuses on PPC.
The content is really strong, offering a very similar level of high quality how-to and industry trend material. They recently launched a very clever AdWords tax calculator that can help give you an indication of how much you might be wasting on paid search. Here is some of the content they've churned out so far: A PPC Copywriting Guide A Post on Leveraging Search Query Reports (Though of course we a... > Read more
Thanks for the SEMMY!
I was lucky enough to win a SEMMY for best 2010 PPC article. Many thanks to Matt McGee and David Mihm for taking the time to highlight various contributions within the search space, and thanks also to the PPC Hero blog for letting me put the post up there. I wanted to highlight some of the other winners: The link building category was stacked with three strong articles.
Our friend Garrett French churns out a ton of great stuff with staggering consistency, and anyone with any serious level of familiarity with the industry is familiar with Weip, who's similarly impressive in terms of consistently high-quality content creation. The blogs and blogging category is another deep one, with the Guide to Guest Blogging being a really great overview on how to effectively execute on external po... > Read more
Looking for a Job? Five Tips and a Few Open Positions
It's been a really exciting first year for WordStream, and the WordStream team is growing (so much so that we had to move to swanky new digs to accomodate all the new hires), and we're looking to add a few more. Since most of our blog's audience is in the sales and marketing space, I thought we'd throw the job here to see if anyone's interested in applying.
And, to try to make the post a little more interesting for any of you who aren't looking to move right now (and because I'm poring over resumes and it's fresh in my head) I thought I'd put out a few tips that will help get you hired the next time you go to look for work (or at least would if you were applying for a job with the WordStream marketing team). How to Get a Job in Search Marketing (and Other Industries/Disciplines) We'll sta... > Read more


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A school bus crashed into a car in Brooklyn on Tuesday morning, leaving 14 people injured, including 11 children.
According to the FDNY, all injuries were minor, except for those of the driver of the car. The driver was listed as seriously injured but stable. The injured were all transported to area hospitals.
The accident occurred at 8:10 a.m. at the intersection of Myrtle and Wilson Avenues, the NYPD reported.
With most of the city's school bus drivers still on strike due to a dispute with the Department of Education (DOE) over a request for bids for bus company contracts, local organization Parents to Improve School Transportation (PIST) checked with the Amalgamated Transportation Union Local 1181 and received confirmation that the bus in question was a non-union bus.
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Sara Catalinotto said this accident shows the danger posed to children being driven by non-union bus drivers.
"I would not put my child on a bus with crew that is not vetted or screened or certified like the people who are now mostly on strike," Catalinotto said.
Catalinotto has heard reports, she said, that the DOE told companies who aren't on strike to use a second bus driver in place of a matron on buses that usually have an attendant. This would primarily affect special needs students; matrons are attendants trained to work with disabled children.
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Reigning world champion Jorge Lorenzo's factory Yamaha team boss Wilco Zeelenberg has admitted repeating the stunning consistency of 2012 will be a tough challenge for the Spaniard.
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saturn392 says:
Brands Hatch was my local track. All of the top U.S. MotoGp champions came up through that series. They should bring it back BSB v. AMA - great to see Byrne, Lowes, Hill etc.. up against Hayes, Young, Bostrom
Shame he ditched the WSB round - Never understood why he couldn't make it pay. Don't like Silverstone bland and uninteresting - Donington sort of OK last time I went 2005 the worst pissing wet day ever. Facilities were awful - line of portaloos all choked up to the seat and overflowing - vowed never to go again. I Like Mallory if a bit small ok if they got rid of that Micky Mouse Bus-stop chicane.
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Beautifully illustrated by CBRXXX spouting the typical Stoner groupie excrement that Jorge trundled around in the second half of the season, collecting easy points. You must have missed all Jorge's moments and saves 'cause Skippy wasn't in the shot at the time."
You like to put words in people's mouths. I thought I was praising the lad for keeping a level head and not getting drawn into championship losing antics.It's time to go fetch the bone Rover.
''The story is about whether or not Lorenzo can replicate his brilliant 2012 podium streak.''
Thanks for that pal didn't realise - must learn to read."
It'd be good if you learnt how to do that mate. May put an end to the meandering you know, get you back to Earth so to speak.
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..anyone seen The Doctor, The Tornado and The Kentucky Kid? juicy little documentary by the great Rossi fawnicator Mark Neale, about the 2005 Laguna GP. Worth a look if Easter's chores allow...
On subject, I see a regular podium consistency from Lorenzo and a concerted championship attack, but I think Rossi's mind games and Pedrosa's out and out pace will be too much for him. I still think the championship will be decided between Dani and Vale..
stay cool mate - it's Easter. There are two schools of thought on riding for points - personally I am in favour of the riding for points if the win is not on. Jorge has matured greatly since his 250 days and now has a level head on his shoulders - consistency wins championships - fact.
Going off subject but sort of connected - on the other hand I remember some years ago when they used to run a King of Brands day. The 'King' was to be crowned by the aggregate of points over a 7 race series. When all the points were totted up the winner had not finished higher than 4th in any of the races and was mid top ten in nearly all the 7 races. The reason was that all the top contenders although winning some races had crashed in one or more of the other races and the guy who won had not DNF'd in any of 'em. So did he deserve the crown ?
Now the question is - is the Steady Eddy approach acceptable for a champion ?
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Easter 1980 sounded like a ripper of a weekend.
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DogBert says:
I know, I know, I am a dog though. One track mind and all that. A post on the denigration of the thread into Rossi v Stoner which finishes off with how Stoner's better because of his "win ratio", and a backhanded compliment to Jorge's points scoring, just makes me want to lick my balls. Which of course I can, being a dog. Woof.
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In modern times I can only think of Hayden in MotoGP, Elzamora in 125 and Pitt in WSS. Hardly a role call of the greats of the sport are they? The ultimate point though is each of these men were racing their absolute damndest trying to win. Thing is their pace meant the lower podium places at best.
Any way you look at it Hayden was lucky in 2006. He didn't set the tune for the season, he was a passive participant who won through circumstance. Amongst his peers Capirossi was ranked the rider of the year 2006, and Rossi second best. Hayden came in third by this standard. If the bouffanted boy from Barcelona born with the silver spoon in his mouth hadn't crippled Loris, or if Rossi didn't have the mechanical dnf's he did either would've won. To win a title with a couple or wins or less takes a fair bit of lady luck to square the circle for you.
Lorenzo took the 2010 title by dominating, he won 2012 with six wins for christ sake - a not inconsiderable number. Big points generally leads to big prizes. Eg: 3 wins and a dnf easily outscores 4 x 3rd. Extrapolate that over 18 rounds and you get a 50 point margin for the dnf'ing winner over Mr Bottom step every time.
On such a holy weekend as Saturn pointed out it is only right a proper to give praise to the greatest God the world has ever known - The Gunslinger - Eddie Lawson. Quite right Fatrat. Repent your blasphemous utterance Saturn.
..I think Marquez will have the beating of Rossi at Qatar, but his inexperience in the big league will let him down for the season. If Pedrosa stay's fit, he's gonna be tough to beat consistently and I still feel Rossi's got something up his sleeve over Lorenzo. What say you Mr Rat?..
..I don't believe me...
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OC Weekly reports that Atheist groups will converge today to protest Calvary Chapel's Creation Conference at Calvary Chapel Costa Mesa…which, ironically, is located in Santa Ana, not Costa Mesa.
"Orange County's most famous atheist" Bruce Gleason, according to the report, will lead a group of like-minded pro-Science, anti-6-Day-Creation atheists who will be calling on the public and government to be leery of embracing Ken Ham's Creationism ideology because they say, "The teachings of creationism harm the U.S. educational system by promoting and teaching anti-science and religious dogma. They consistently try to change laws which will allow them to teach anti-science creationism in public schools."
The atheists claim that religious dogma and ideology can lead to the dumbing down of students in American schools and point to the United States' continuing decline in test scores for math and science, compared to other nations.
Creationists say they have the right to religious freedom and free speech and call atheists "intolerant" of their religious views.
Link to OC Weekly article here: http://blogs.ocweekly.com/navelgazing/2014/07/calvary_chapel_creation_conference_protest.php
Headlining the Calvary Chapel Creation Conference is 6 Day Creationist guru Ken Ham.
Ham has come under fire in the past for allegations that he was "unbiblical, unethical" and engaged in "unlawful behaviour" (spelling due to Australian dialect) according to a lawsuit brought against Ham in Australia in 2007. Included in the allegations were claims that Ham was "autocratic" and "authoritarian" in his management style…a charge very similar that has been leveled against many Calvary Chapel pastors and the Moses Model style of pastor-centric, lead pastor has all the power leadership.
Ham's camp fired back against the plaintiffs, accusing them of "spiritual problems" and "immorality" according to reports by the National Center for Science Education.
The two parties duked it out in court for many years and finally settled their nasty divorce in 2009.
It may have taken God a mere six days to create the earth and the entire Universe….but apparently it took several years, many lawyers and many thousands of dollars of money donated "to Jesus!" to sort out all the money, copyrights, trademarks, assets etc. in the split.
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I am not a Young Earth Creationist (YEC). There is overwhelming tangible evidence to the contrary…and if "truth" is a Godly virtue…then we must deal with reality and attempt to be as intellectually honest as possible.
I am not an atheist. I have explored the atheist world and continue to read many atheists…but I find their conclusion of "no God" to be equally unconvincing.
The truth appears to be that we have very little understanding of how the Universe and Multi-verse works…and even less understanding of "how" it came to be. Creationists tend to overplay their certainty in their position and are forced into intellectual dishonesty to make the pieces of their Philosophical Puzzle and Conclusion fit together. Likewise, atheists have a tendency to do similar…connecting dots that do not necessarily lead to a certain conclusion of "no God" or "no Creator".
With regards to the public protests and Creation Conferences and with respect to both Agendas: Both sides have the right to freedom of speech and the right to push their agendas…as long as it is peaceful. Atheists make a valid point, IMO, when they present mountains of evidence that dispute a literal six day creation narrative. Atheists also have the right and probably the responsibility to respond to their conscience and push for pro-Science and pro-Reason…as both of those ideologies tend to reduce archaic religious dogmatism that can lead to abuse, corruption, mistreatment of women, children, etc. Christians continue to evolve (pardon the double entendre)…and the push-back and criticism from outside groups is healthy. Fellow Christians…we do NOT want to be Islam and the Taliban…and we are not.
Atheists are not the enemies of Jesus…they simply don't know, don't understand, don't see the evidence that the Apostle Thomas was given. I don't know why God doesn't provide much tangible evidence today…like walking on water or turning water into wine or allowing Doubting Thomas to get the tangible physical evidence he required to believe…but to fabricate the evidence and engage in intellectual dishonesty only hurts the Christian cause…it doesn't help.
If Calvary Chapel wants to be like the Calvary Chapel of old that reached out to the outsiders…they should scrap the dishonest 6 Day Creationist stuff and sit down with Atheists as well as dialoging with Christians like a professor Jeff Chalmers and many others who are scientists and Christians who embrace facts and data and truth…and drop the cartoon characters like Ken Ham who seem to make a career out of preying on gullible conservative literalists (theologically speaking).
Personally, I think public education is a government construct and as such, Separation of Church and State is necessary and important. If Islam took over, Christians would be the first in line to shout "Separation of Church and State! No Islam in our schools!" etc.
If you want to ignore mountains of evidence and continue to force yourself to believe a 6 Day Creation fairy-tale, no problem…just do it at church and at a church funded school. If you want to present a 6 Day Creation philosophy/religion/theology…do it in religion classes or philosophy classes…but don't teach it as science.
I hope the atheists who protest today conduct themselves properly, while exercising their right to free speech….and I hope that our fellow Calvary Chapel Christians conduct themselves properly and I hope they will reconsider embracing and promoting and spending resources on a really bad caricature that gives Christianity a black eye and makes us look intellectually dishonest.
I report the Ken Ham controversy because it demonstrates he is human and not "specially anointed by God!" as some sort of infallible prophet or king or apostle or Jesus. Ham is a man. He's capable of good and evil, capable of being wrong….like all of us. Don't be blinded by unhealthy religious worship of men gurus. Examine the facts. Be like the Bereans in everything. View the facts and data we have and compare it to Ham's version of "the truth!" I have. I changed my opinion about YEC many years ago.
Don't fear the truth. Don't fear facts and data contradicting a man-made imposition and interpretation onto ancient text that is very likely to be extremely metaphorical. None are truly bible literalists…or Christians in the U.S. would resemble the Taliban. Don't fear progressive revelation, don't fear the Enlightenment, don't fear the limited facts we can affirm. God is not a book. God is not a verse in the bible. God is not a belief in 6 Day Creation.


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That's right, the Redskins are the NFC East Champions. They beat the Cowboys in the regular season final 28-18 to take the title. RB Alfred Morris powered the Redskins to victory with 200 yards rushing and 3 TD's. RGIII added a touchdown as well. We're in the Playoffs.
Hail To The Redskins!!!


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Texas passed two measures this summer to defund Planned Parenthood, slashing funding for family planning by almost three quarters and making funding for the women's health organization a bottom priority. The move was expected to deprive 300,000 women of access to certain medical procedures, and now the consequences are already being felt. Last week, the anti-choice Life News confirmed that Planned Parenthood was forced to shutter 12 clinics in the state while some clinics that remain open have had to reduce operating costs.
Planned Parenthood Closes 12 Texas Clinics After De-Funding
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Welcome To Screamscape!
If you're a theme park lover or enjoy the best thrill rides the world has to offer, you've found the right place.
From new ride announcements, construction reports and the latest rumors: Screamscape always has something new to report.
News & Rumors
Park News - (10/4/13) Rocket News reports that Fuji-Q is getting in on the Halloween fun this season with some new tricks. Every weekend from now through to Oct. 26th the park is performing a little extra magic with their "Super Scary Hair-Raising Labyrinth" by recruiting new ghosts from the park's paying customers. This lucky group gets put in special costumes and makeup and sent out to scare people all night long. Adding to the oddness of the night, the park also has hired a superhero team to run around the park to try and stop the evil spirits… the Screaming Highlander Squadron who look like the next batch of Power Rangers. To get in on the action you have to be a member of Club Fuji-Q and get to the park ticket booths early to sign up to be a ghost. According to the report, they only have 30 openings each night for this. (4/4/12) A roller coaster wedding took place at Fuji-Q Highlands where the couple exchanged vows on Takabisha, the world's steepest coaster. (1/9/12) One of our readers had the opportunity to travel to Japan over this past summer and has posted numerous photos and videos to their travel blog showcasing many of the attractions and parks they had time to visit during their travels, including visits to Cosmoworld and Fuji-Q Highlands. Check out their Fuji-Q update here, which features some video footage of Eejanaika.
2014 - Nothing is known at this time, nothing new added in 2013 either...
Newest Attractions:2011 - Takabisha
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Chevrolet is officially removing the Aveo nameplate on their B-segment car and will be re-christening it the 'Sonic'. If you recall, the 2011 Aveo first made its appearance at the Paris Motor Show a few months ago bearing the 'Aveo' name. But according to Chevrolet, models that are going to be sold in North America and Mexico will now be called Sonic whereas the Aveo name will be retained in other parts of the world.
In a press release, Chris Perry, Chevrolet's vice president of US marketing, said, "The Sonic represents a new beginning for Chevrolet in the small car segment and so we felt it was time to give it a new name."
"The new car is roomy, stylish and fun to drive, and Sonic is a youthful, energetic name that helps convey what this vehicle is about."
Hit the jump to read more on the 2012 Chevrolet Sonic.
Exterior and Interior
The new Chevrolet Sonic will come in either a four-door sedan or a five-door hatchback. Whatever style you choose, the Sonic will still come with a number of new style features, including a a new aggressive-looking front with motorcycle-inspired twin-headlamps and a dual-element grille, compact taut body panels with a rising shoulder line and short rear overhangs, bulging fender flares, round tail lamps, and an upward sweeping character line.
Despite boasting of similar styling features, the sedan and hatchback versions of the Sonic are also distinctively different. The former has a "notchback" profile that gives it a more upscale and mature look. Meanwhile, the latter takes the shape of a tight, two-box that comes with aggressive lines and the look of a three-door hatch, thanks in large part to the rear door handles being discreetly located in the "C" pillar area of the car.
As for the interior, the Sonic's cabin will feature a Spark -inspired cockpit that comes with a two-tone design and class-leading spacious rear seat. There will also be a remote start, heated front seats, and a sunroof, along with comprehensive safety features that include 10 standard air bags, antilock brakes, electronic brake force distribution, brake assist, and OnStar with Automatic Crash Response.
The new Sonic's interior will also boast of a mid-instrument panel surface that's available in two colors - dark titanium and brick - an automatic shift knob with a "cobra head" design," a tubular outboard climate outlets protrude from the instrument panel surface, rear seats that fold flat for carrying larger items, and a number of other options, including USB/Bluetooth connectivity.
The Sonic will be powered by an Ecotec 1.4-liter turbo engine that produces an estimated 138 horsepower and 148 lb/ft of torque between 1,850 rpm and 4,900 rpm mated to a six-speed manual transmission system. The new Sonic's engine is pretty much the same as the one found under the hood of the Chevrolet Cruze, albeit in a smaller and lighter vehicle
The other engine variant of the Sonic is an Ecotec 1.8-liter engine where it can be paired with either a five-speed manual or six-speed automatic transmission system. It shares many of the same features as its 1.4-liter brother with an estimated 135 horsepower to go with 123 lb/ft of torque at 3,800 rpm.
No word yet on the pricing for the Sonic, but we'd be surprised if it didn't fall in the range of the 2011 Aveo, which comes with a base price of $12,115.
Key competitors for the new Aveo/Sonic will include the Toyota Yaris 5-door, the Honda Fit , and the Nissan Versa 5-door. With all three vehicles, the new Aveo/Sonic is expected to carry more cargo room than the Yaris while offering better fuel consumption compared to the Fit and Versa.
- We're digging the Sonic name
- New features on the interior give plenty to play around with
- 135 horsepower!
- Exterior styling still leaves a lot to be desired
- Those headlamps look like they were copied from Volvo
- The front end looks a little pudgy
Press Release
Chevrolet displayed the all-new 2012 Sonic at the North American International Auto Show. Its youthful, aggressive design is backed by turbocharged performance and agile ride and handling, combining to deliver an efficient, fun-to-drive small car.
The Sonic is offered in two body styles: a stylish four-door sedan and a sporty five-door. Each delivers class-leading rear-seat roominess and cargo space. A variety of connectivity features enhance the driving experience.
"The all-new Chevrolet Sonic blends the practicality of a small car with the passion for driving that Chevrolet vehicles like the Corvette are known for," said Chris Perry, vice president of Chevrolet marketing. "Its combination of great design, fun driving experience and the latest connectivity features create a serious competitor with a fun spirit."
Production of the Sonic begins later in 2011 at the General Motors Orion Assembly Center in Michigan, which received a $545-million investment in upgrades and retooling, and will help restore approximately 1,000 jobs in the metropolitan Detroit area.
"Chevrolet is the only company building a small car in the United States," said Perry. "We believe the Sonic will bring substance to the segment, with progressive styling, performance and value that will change perceptions of what a small car can be in America."
Sonic's highlights include:
Available efficient Ecotec 1.4L turbo engine rated at an estimated 138 horsepower (103 kW) - 18 horsepower (14 kW) more than Ford Fiesta - that delivers competitive fuel economy. It's the same engine used in the Chevrolet Cruze in a smaller, lighter package for a greater feeling of performance
Standard Ecotec 1.8L engine paired with five-speed manual or six-speed automatic transmissions
Ecotec 1.4L turbo available with a six-speed manual transmission
Ride and handling tuned by Chevy Corvette engineers; standard electronic power steering and StabiliTrak electronic stability control with rollover sensing
Sedan model offers segment-best trunk capacity that is greater than most compact cars; hatchback and sedan offer better rear-seat roominess than Ford Fiesta. With a rear seat that folds nearly flat, the Sonic hatchback has greater cargo capacity than Fiesta
Connectivity includes OnStar with six months of Turn-by-Turn navigation. Available features include XM Satellite Radio, USB and Bluetooth functionality and MyChevrolet mobile application with OnStar MyLink vehicle connectivity
Remote start, heated front seats and sunroof, all rarities in the segment
Comprehensive safety features include 10 standard air bags, antilock brakes, electronic brake force distribution, brake assist and OnStar with Automatic Crash Response.
Progressive exterior design
From every angle, Sonic sedan and five-door models convey strength, stability and refinement. A wide, planted stance, with wheels-at-the-corners proportions, conveys performance. Progressive, raked body lines suggest movement even when the car is stationary.
Details that reinforce Sonic's quality and attention to detail include chrome grille surrounds and matte black honeycomb grille inserts on all models, while a range of large wheel sizes, including 17-inch alloy wheels, reinforces its sporty demeanor.
Inspired interior
Sonic's cabin complements the motorcycle-inspired exterior with a detailed instrument cluster featuring a large, round analog tachometer set within an asymmetrical LCD readout, with a large digital speedometer display.
Additional interior highlights include:
The mid-instrument panel surface is available in two colors (dark titanium and brick) and flows seamlessly into the upper doors, with premium low-glass finishes
The automatic shift knob has a "cobra head" design, while the manual shifter has a chrome-finished knob
Tubular outboard climate outlets protrude from the instrument panel surface.
The interior includes storage compartments in the center stack and doors.
The rear seats fold flat for carrying larger items. Front bucket seats are standard and heated front seats are available.
Cruze-based powertrains
Chevrolet Sonic models are powered by efficient, power-dense, small-displacement engines, including the Ecotec 1.4L turbo and the Ecotec 1.8L - the same engines used in the new Chevrolet Cruze . Three transmissions are available: a five-speed manual and six-speed automatic with the 1.8L and a six-speed manual with the 1.4L turbo.
The Ecotec 1.4L turbo's power ratings are estimated at 138 horsepower (103 kW) and 148 lb.-ft. of torque (200 Nm) between 1,850 rpm and 4,900 rpm. The wide rpm range for the maximum torque - a specific trait of turbocharged engines - helps the engine deliver a better driving experience and performance. Premium design elements give the engine world-class smoothness and durability. Features include:
Low-mass hollow-frame cast iron block
Dual overhead camshafts with variable valve timing
Chain-driven cams
Roller-finger camshaft followers
Piston-cooling oil jets and integrated oil cooler
Variable-flow oil pump
Electronically controlled thermostat.
The 1.4L's turbocharger is integrated within the exhaust manifold, for
reduced weight and greater packaging flexibility in small vehicles. A reinforced crankshaft and stronger connecting rods deliver additional strength to support the engine's pressurized power and torque over a wide rpm band.
The naturally aspirated Ecotec 1.8L engine has many of the same features of the Ecotec 1.4L turbo. It is a compact and durable four-cylinder engine designed for low maintenance, low emissions and fuel efficiency. Its two-stage variable intake manifold allows approximately 90 percent of peak torque to be available from 2,400 rpm to 6,500 rpm. It is estimated at 135 horsepower (101 kW), along with 123 lb.-ft. of torque (167 Nm) at 3,800 rpm.
Engineered for agile, athletic ride and handling
The Sonic brings agility and a fun-to-drive feel that is rare in the segment. Engineers who also work on the Corvette tuned the Sonic's confident ride and handling, giving it a more direct and athletic feel, while balancing the vehicle for the broad range of driving conditions in North America.
All models feature a MacPherson strut front suspension with coil springs and stabilizer bar, and a semi-independent, torsion beam axle-mount compound link-type rear suspension - featuring a robust, tubular V-shape beam - with gas-charged shocks. The front and rear tracks are identical at 59.4 inches (1,509 mm), for well-planted stability and excellent balance.
Electronic power steering is standard and features a wear compensator that continually adjusts the system interaction with the steering gear to ensure precise steering action over the life of the system.
Sonic's body structure is designed to be one of the stiffest in the segment. Its rigidity enabled engineers to tune the ride and handling more precisely. Sonic's unique "flat top frame" cradle, for example, assures optimal stiffness in the front chassis portion of the vehicle. The rear axle is essentially a straight axle without contour for packaging restraints and reduced noise, vibration and harshness.
A range of wheel sizes is available, including 17-inch wheels and sport tires. Power-assisted front disc and rear drum brakes are standard, along with a four-channel antilock braking system. The four-sensor system - one at each wheel - incorporates electronic brake force distribution, which balances braking performance based on such factors as road conditions and the weight of passengers and/or cargo.


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2012 Pearl LE Group Buy Update...
Hi Pen Fans.
Real quick - if you are participating in the 2012 LE Pearl Group Buy, I've started a "Progress Thread" here....
The entire process will be documented at the thread above in photos and videos.
So if you want to watch the pens being "born", or if you are curious about the penmaking process, we will be doing a lot of documenting from beginning to end. You can bookmark this thread to keep up with our progress.
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All of the shows were great! Very fine entertainment. Bar service on the suite deck was non-existent. That was a let down.
We loved all of our ports minus Cozumel. We went there last year on LOS and liked it. This year NOT so much. We went to Chankanaub beach. What a rip off and tourist trap. The workers took delight in herding the tourists and yes even giving them wrong information. I witnessed this first hand and straightened it out. It was dirty and one employee took an attitude because I did not speak espanol fluidly. He was rude..I was trying........Do NOT waste your time and money. Last year we were at Nachi Cocum and it was nice. So steer clear!
Cayman as always is the best. Nice people, great excursions and clean. NO worries there!
We had fun, probably would not go on Freedom again, it looks like it needs a sprucing up. But we will definatly cruise with RCI as they are the best!


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A mild, hypoallergenic lip balm for severely chapped lips. A therapeutic blend of beeswax, petroleum jelly, mineral oil and hydrocortisone.
Adults and children 2 years and older, apply to lips not more than 3 or 4 times daily. For external use only. Avoid contact with eyes. If condition worsens or if symptoms persist for more than 7 days or clear up and occur again within a few days, discontinue use and consult a physician.


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Man. I am one exhausted blogger. And the festival isn't even halfway over yet!
Pictures speak louder than words, so please forgive my brevity and check out the pics from D:M:T and Designboom Mart yesterday! Make sure you pop down on the weekend and check it out!
Amazing seats constructed from a vacuum-moulded(?) plywood top and a milk crate base. Simple, sustainable and handcrafted by designer Simon Ancher, who is based in Tasmania. I see the hospitality orders already….
Paul Justin's interlocking connectors which formed the basis of the FANTASTIC 'Makedo' exhibtion of re-purposed materials! Many prominent Australian designers from varied disciplines took part in Makedo, using the same basic connectors to impressive new creations from recycled materials. Makedo also have a great blog documenting previous projects and the lead-up to D:M:T (ever seen a giant cardboard gorilla on a skateboard?).
More from the 'Makedo' exhibition – Amanda Henderson of Gloss Creative made the flowers, reknowned Melbourne architect Architect Nonda Katsalidis designed the canoe. Cannot recommend this exhibition enough. You must see it. I want to get me some of those connectors! Think of the possibilities!
Designboom Mart – MY FAVOURITE stand! Handmade pieces from Takeshi Iue (Japan). Love the lights! Bought one for my fella (shhh! – he doesn't know yet!). Cute waxed paper bags too.
Designboom Mart – Envelope document/laptop bag and time-wasting sketchpad from 25togo Design Store (Taiwan). Fill in the grey squares on the grid to reveal the image – different image on every page!
Interesting ceramic pieces from the Mixko in the UK – love the nobbly knee ceramic vase and these rings which look like creepy headless babies! The sweet Mixko people were looking a little bit jetlagged having come all the way from England… hope they're feeling better by the weekend!
Design:Made:Trade and Designboom Mart
This weekend, 10.00 – 5.00 Sat and Sun
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Syllabus for MPL-582
Ethical and socially responsible leadership are core dimensions in the education of local and global public servants. Law, Ethics, and Decision Making in the Public Sector provides you with the essential framework for personal and professional ethical decision making applied in the context of diverse workplaces and organizations. Through the study of ethical theories, case studies in applied ethics, and specific assignments looking at legal and ethical complexities, you will examine your personal and professional values, assess your moral intelligence, and consider the legal foundations of public service.
On successful completion of this course, you should be able to:
You will need the following textbooks to do the work of the course. They will be supplemented by various material reflecting current events, issues, and studies. The required textbooks are available from the College's textbook supplier, MBS Direct.
Law, Ethics, and Decision Making in the Public Sector is a three-credit, graduate course, consisting of four (4) modules. Modules include an overview, a list of topics, learning objectives, assigned reading, and activities. Module titles are listed below.
Course objectives covered in this module: 2, 7
Course objectives covered in this module: 1, 7
Course objectives covered in this module: 3, 4
Course objectives covered in this module: 5, 6, 7
For your formal work in the course, you are required to participate in online discussion forums and complete four substantive papers (one for each module in the course). See below for more details.
Consult the course Calendar for assignment due dates.
Each module in the course has two or more online class discussion forums. All forums take place asynchronously. Post your robust reflections on the assigned readings for each module and interact with your peers through discussion and dialogue to build a hospitable online learning community.
Online discussions provide an opportunity for you to interact with your classmates. During this aspect of the course, you respond to prompts that assist you in developing your ideas, you share those ideas with your classmates, and you comment on their posts. Forum interactions promote development of a community of learners, critical thinking, and exploratory learning.
Please participate in online forums as you would in constructive face-to-face discussions. You are expected to post well-reasoned and thoughtful reflections for each item, making reference, as appropriate, to your readings. You are also expected to reply to your classmates' posts in a respectful, professional, and courteous manner. You may, of course, post questions asking for clarification or further elucidation on a topic.
Each module concludes with a written paper based on a fact pattern that you are to interpret and analyze. All papers should be between 8 and 15 pages, typed double-spaced. Please see the individual modules for further details about each paper, including evaluation rubrics that will aid in the grading of each paper.
Your grade in the course will be determined as follows:
All activities will receive a numerical grade of 0–100. You will receive a score of 0 for any work not submitted. Your final grade in the course will be a letter grade. Letter grade equivalents for numerical grades are as follows:
Below 73
To receive credit for the course, you must earn a letter grade of C or higher on the weighted average of all assigned course work (e.g., assignments, discussion postings, projects, etc.). Graduate students must maintain a B average overall to remain in good academic standing.
First Steps to Success
To succeed in this course, take the following first steps:
Study Tips
Consider the following study tips for success:
Students at Thomas Edison State College are expected to exhibit the highest level of academic citizenship. In particular, students are expected to read and follow all policies, procedures, and program information guidelines contained in publications; pursue their learning goals with honesty and integrity; demonstrate that they are progressing satisfactorily and in a timely fashion by meeting course deadlines and following outlined procedures; observe a code of mutual respect in dealing with mentors, staff, and other students; behave in a manner consistent with the standards and codes of the profession in which they are practicing; keep official records updated regarding changes in name, address, telephone number, or e-mail address; and meet financial obligations in a timely manner. Students not practicing good academic citizenship may be subject to disciplinary action including suspension, dismissal, or financial holds on records.
Academic Dishonesty
Thomas Edison State College expects all of its students to approach their education with academic integrity—the pursuit of scholarly activity free from fraud and deception. All mentors and administrative staff members at the College insist on strict standards of academic honesty in all courses. Academic dishonesty undermines this objective. Academic dishonesty takes the following forms:
Academic dishonesty will result in disciplinary action and possible dismissal from the College. Students who submit papers that are found to be plagiarized will receive an F on the plagiarized activity, may receive a grade of F for the course, and may face dismissal from the College.
A student who is charged with academic dishonesty will be given oral or written notice of the charge. If a mentor or College official believes the infraction is serious enough to warrant referral of the case to the academic dean, or if the mentor awards a final grade of F in the course because of the infraction, the student and the mentor will be afforded formal due process.
If a student is found cheating or using unauthorized materials on an examination, he or she will automatically receive a grade of F on that examination. Students who believe they have been falsely accused of academic dishonesty should seek redress through informal discussions with the mentor, through the office of the dean, or through an executive officer of Thomas Edison State College.
Using someone else's work as your own is plagiarism. Although it may seem like simple dishonesty, plagiarism is against the law. Thomas Edison State College takes a strong stance against plagiarism, and students found to be plagiarizing will be severely penalized. If you copy phrases, sentences, paragraphs, or whole documents word-for-word—or if you paraphrase by changing a word here and there—without identifying the author, then you are plagiarizing. Please keep in mind that this type of identification applies to Internet sources as well as to print-based sources. Copying and pasting from the Internet, without using quotation marks and without acknowledging sources, constitutes plagiarism. (For information about how to cite Internet sources, see Online Student Handbook > Academic Standards > "Citing Sources.")
Accidentally copying the words and ideas of another writer does not excuse the charge of plagiarism. It is easy to jot down notes and ideas from many sources and then write your own paper without knowing which words are your own and which are someone else's. It is more difficult to keep track of each and every source. However, the conscientious writer who wishes to avoid plagiarizing never fails to keep careful track of sources.
Always be aware that if you write without acknowledging the sources of your ideas, you run the risk of being charged with plagiarism.
Clearly, plagiarism, no matter the degree of intent to deceive, defeats the purpose of education. If you plagiarize deliberately, you are not educating yourself, and you are wasting your time on courses meant to improve your skills. If you plagiarize through carelessness, you are deceiving yourself.
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Opera's Fraud and Malware Protection
Opera's Fraud and Malware Protection warns you about suspicious webpages and is enabled by default. It checks the page you request against several databases of known phishing and malware websites, called a blacklists. Although it is not possible to totally eliminate the risk of encountering an unidentified phishing or malware website, the risk is minimized.
Note that checking against the database does not delay the opening of webpages.
- Whether you choose to enable Fraud and Malware Protection, you should always look for the padlock in the address field before submitting credit card numbers or other highly personal information.
- This document describes Fraud and Malware Protection for Opera 11. Fraud and Malware Protection functioned somewhat differently in Opera 10, Opera 9.10 and Opera 9.50.
What is phishing?
The explosive growth of Internet commerce has given rise to a new breed of online criminals who may attempt to steal your passwords, your credit card numbers, and other personal information by impersonating authority figures from your bank or other institutions you frequent. The best defense against this growing threat is to be aware of the problem and to be alert when transacting business online.
Fraud of this kind is often called phishing, and in analogy to fishing, your private information is the catch. There is more than one kind of bait, but the most common type is email, apparently from your bank, coupled to a website resembling your bank's — so precisely copied that you may not discern the difference. You will be encouraged to log in and "verify" your customer information: in other words, to reveal your password, credit card number, or other private data.
What is malware?
For the same reason that you have anti-virus software installed, you may want protection from websites that distribute viruses or other malicious software, collectively known as malware. The concept of malware encompasses not just viruses, but also scripts that may run automatically when you load a webpage.
How to use Fraud and Malware Protection information
With Opera Fraud and Malware Protection enabled, every webpage you request is subjected to phishing and malware filters. The security status of the page is displayed in a security badge in the address field.
A maximally secure site has the following features:
- Its encryption level should be good enough to protect the traffic between you and the website, so that a third party listening in will not be able to see the data that is transferred. This is indicated by a padlock .
- It should have a valid security certificate, which provides some assurance that you have reached the intended website and not some impostor.
The table below describes the security badges used in the Opera browser:
|Security badge
|Maximally secure site, with Extended Validation (EV), where the identity of the owners of the website have been thoroughly verified
|Secure site, where the credentials of the site owner have been checked
|Normal site, or a site where there are problems with encryption, or where information is not available to enable verification
|File or folder on your computer
|Site that has been listed as a known fraudulent site
|Site that has been listed as a known malware site
Note: The badge may also indicate that Opera Turbo is enabled. For more details, see "Beat slow connections with Opera Turbo" in the "Introduction to Opera" tutorial.
Fraud warning
If a website is found on lists of known, suspicious sites, a warning page may display before the page is shown. You decide whether to visit the questionable website, to return safely to the browser home page, or to read additional information about the status of the page. If you open a phishing or malware page, it will be marked with a red "Fraud Site" or "Malware site" indicator, as shown in the table above.
If you are a website owner and have discovered that you are on a blacklist, see Website owners: Handling fraud or malware warnings.
Summary and detailed security information
To display summary security information, click the security badge. For more detailed security information, including information about the website's certificate, click the Details button. In the resulting dialog, you can also report a site as suspicious, or enable/disable Fraud and Malware Protection. For more details, see the Security Information topic.
Opera's Fraud and Malware Protection and your privacy
The server used for Opera's Fraud and Malware Protection does not save your IP address or any other information related to your identity. There are no cookies related to the use of this feature. By default, Opera Fraud and Malware Protection is enabled. With Opera Fraud and Malware Protection enabled, he domain name of websites you visit is sent to Opera's Fraud and Malware Protection server together with a hash of the domain name. HTTPS sites are checked via an encrypted channel, while IP addresses on the local intranet will never be checked.
Opera's Fraud and Malware Protection server does not save your IP address or any other information related to your identity. There are no cookies or other session information. Anonymized, aggregated data pertaining to the most popular domains may however be stored in order to improve our products and services.
Disabling/Enabling Fraud and Malware Protection
Disabled or enabled Opera's Fraud and Malware Protection from Settings > Preferences > Advanced > Security by checking or unchecking "Enable Fraud and Malware Protection".
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When soldier Michael Sharkey was deployed to Afghanistan two years ago, he asked a friend to watch over his New Port Richey house. Sharkey and his wife are now living in Hawaii where he is currently stationed. They plan to move back into their New Port Richey home someday. But, right now they are fighting to get their house back.
They say strangers broke in, changed the locks, moved in and they refuse to leave.
"I want the people out," said Sharkey. "They're criminals living in my house."
Sharkey was shocked to find out that the Pasco County Sheriff's Office says it can't do anything about the squatters.
Here's where it gets complicated.
When 8 On Your Side went to check out the situation, we found a man named Julio Ortiz and his girlfriend, Fatima Cardoso, living in the soldier's home. They offered no apologies. They say they know Sharkey doesn't want them there, but they're not leaving until they're ready.
"I don't want problems," Ortiz said. "We're not doing anything wrong."
Ortiz says he has permission to be in the house, just not from Sharkey, the home's owner. Ortiz says he doesn't need a lease because he has a "contract." He described this contract as a verbal agreement with a friend of the soldier to fix up the home, in exchange for living there rent free.
Ortiz said the plan was to fix up the house and then eventually work out a deal with Sharkey to rent the place.
But, Sharkey says this is all lies. He says he's never seen or talked to Ortiz.
Lisa Pettus, who is Sharkey's friend, told 8 On Your Side there was no agreement with Ortiz . She says she met Ortiz through a friend and he agreed to help her fix up Sharkey's home while he was away in the military. She says she supplied all of the supplies and Ortiz and his girlfriend were never left alone in the house.
About two months after the work was done, though, Pettus says she drove by to check on the house and found the pair living there.
"I couldn't believe it," Pettus said. "And now they're using my name to justify this. It's wrong."
Getting Ortiz and his girlfriend out of the house is proving to be difficult. Sharkey's wife flew home from Hawaii on News Year's Eve and went to the house with a sheriff's deputy. But when the deputy heard Ortiz' story about the verbal agreement, he said it was civil matter.
That means Sharkey will have to go through the court system and file for a formal eviction.Pasco County Sheriff's Office Spokesperson Ken Doll says Ortiz and Cardoso have established residency in the home, so it would take a court order to evict them now.
"I don't think I should have to pay hundreds of dollars and go through that aggravation," Sharkey said. "I work hard, long hours, and these people never had permission to live in my home. They should be thrown out."
Sharkey says he's also worried that when he files for eviction, his unwanted house guests will damage his home.
Adding to his concern is their criminal backgrounds.
Ortiz spent a combined twelve years in prison in New Jersey for robbery, car jacking and selling drugs on school property. He was released in 2011. Fatima Cardorso spent more than two years in prison on drug charges and was released in 2006.
Ortiz was arrested three times in Pasco County last year on minor charges. Cardoso has been arrested in Pasco County seven times on drug charges since 2011."They are criminals," Sharkey said. "I am serving my country, and they have more rights to my home than I do."
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"Selling" eLearning concepts to your management.
I happend upon this great podcast with good explaination and examples of the differences between the Learning Management System and the Learning Content Management System with good analogies and reasons for implementing both.
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|Frank and Joan Testa
|A ministry with end-time focus and dimensions. . .
|Alpha and Omega Ministries, located in the beautiful Dutch Country of Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, is a prayer and training center for revival and end-time witness. In an environment of peace and quiet, believers come together to share the word of God and prayer, and receive encouragement and direction in street evangelism and witnessing.
|Frank and Joan Testa, former catholic priest and nun and leaders at the center, have been in pastoral ministry for over twenty years; working with drug addicts and alcoholics for many years, as well as engaging in extensive street and prison preaching and witnessing. For the past thirteen years, the Testas have been missionary evangelists in Africa, India, the Caribbean, Central America and Europe, especially reaching out to Catholics with the true message of salvation. They oversee a Bible and missionary training institute in Kenya, East Africa where young Africans are prepared to go exclusively to areas that have never been reached with the Gospel.
|"It has been our vision for more than twenty years to see a vanguard of end-time Christian workers, filled with the Holy Spirit, going across America and calling Christians and the nation to repentance with teams of on -fire witnesses, free to go forth and be used powerfully by the Lord in these last days. We see the prayer and Christian witness training center here in Christiana, PA, as a 'school of prophets' sending sanctified firebrands fit for the Master's use throughout this nation in this late hour."
|Copyright Alpha and Omega Ministries 2010
|Those who believe they are called to reach America with the call to repentance, and who may be led by the Lord to contact us, please send a letter of personal introduction. Tell us about your walk with the Lord, and freedom and readiness for spiritual accountability and commitment to be part of a vanguard of end-time witnesses.
The term of training is open-ended. There is no tuition, but giving is in accordance with the promptings of the Holy Spirit. Affordable housing is available for families and individuals in the Lancaster area.
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Teal's "Tangerine Punch" Room
Room for Color Contest
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- Name:
- Teal
- Location:
- Burlington, VT
- Division:
- Warm
- Inspiration for my palette:
- The first pieces of furniture we bought for this room are the armchairs. We found them in a vintage furniture store in Montreal and loved their color and how comfortable they were. The rest of the room developed around them.
- Colors used in my room
- The walls are a neutral grey (Benjamin Moore Storm) that contrasts nicely with the bright tangerine and blue furniture.
- Tips for using color successfully
- Use colors you love and don't be afraid of bright, bold color. If you love it you won't get tired of it!
- Palette
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Love tangerine! where is that white wall planter from??? Thanks!
I just adore these colors! And the vintage furnishings are awesome too -- very inspirational!
Good use of color! Very nice!
Does anyone know where this couch is from? I love the shape and size!
The wall planter looks like it might be the Urbio wall planter, which was a successful Kickstarter project from 2011.
Those vintage chairs are FABULOUS! I love how you've built the room around them in a fun yet sophisticated way. Well done.
thanks everyone!
Reesespieces: the wall planter is indeed an Urbio wall planter.
jsprip: the couch is 7 years old and I can't remember who made it- sorry!
I love that wall planter. Urbio huh? I need to check them out. Great looking space.
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With the rug, beautiful!
Great room!
Great colors for cold Vermont winters!
You have a great eye for design. I am going to keep these ideas to use in my own home. Thanks!
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Wichita County Clerk, Lori Bohannon will have to beat out two other republicans to keep her seat. Lisa Talley and Caroline Nicholas are hoping they can both become the next Wichita County Clerk. All three candidates believe that more online access and engagement will be necessary to the position in the future.
Lori Bohannon has been the Wichita County Clerk for almost ten years. Bohannon has been working in the county clerks office for over 17 years. Bohannon said she believes that online access to files and forms will make the clerks office run smoother, faster, and provide a better overall experience for citizens.
"With this new system they would be able to fill out their portion of the marriage license, then it goes into a que. They would still have to come in and pay for the actual license itself. At least the filling out the application part would be done," said Bohannon.
Lisa Talley is a native to Wichita county, like Bohannon she too believes that online access to files and forms should be easier. Talley also believes that there should be more access to sample ballots and other information voters might need. She said by becoming a more engaging clerk citizens will feel more involved with their county government.
"They can go on your website also and find a sample ballot, after you put the word out. I just think it's important that the public be informed, I think they deserve to be informed, I think they want to be informed," said Talley.
Caroline Nicholas is also seeking the Wichita County Clerk seat. Nicholas was unable to do an on camera interview. Nicholas has over 20 of experience in county elections, including ten years managing the March Republican primary as the Wichita County Republican party chairman.
Here are some links to the candidates:
Lori Bohannon
Lisa Talley
Caroline Nicholas
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DALLAS (BP) -- The U.S Supreme Court will hear a monumental religious liberty case on Tuesday (March 25). It's being brought by the Hobby Lobby chain of stores, owned by the evangelical Green family, and Conestoga Wood Specialties, owned by Mennonites. The owners of both businesses object to being forced to provide coverage for abortion-causing contraceptive drugs under Obamacare.
The only true exception to the Obama administration's HHS mandate is for churches and their auxiliaries. But the mandate caused such a furor that the administration at least made a pretense to accommodate non-church-related religious organizations such as hospitals and schools, but critics said it still would force such groups to provide access to the drugs through third parties. Nearly 50 non-profit lawsuits have been filed against the mandate and nearly 50 for-profit lawsuits, encompassing 300-plus plaintiffs.
However, for private businesses whose owners see the HHS mandate as a violation of their religious beliefs, the administration did not even go through the motions of offering conscience protection as it did with religious nonprofits.
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Constitutional attorney David French asked that question in a recent column at National Review. He offers an answer, wondering if there's a twisted version of Christian theology that has managed to linger in our culture -- one that is actually undergirded by what he calls "an old yet popular theological mistake, the sacred/secular distinction in work and life."
It's this idea that a calling to the ministry is somehow a higher calling than that to other work. French writes, "The distinction is so prevalent amongst certain evangelicals, you can sense a barely-restrained eagerness to get out of the secular workforce as soon as possible -- to move as quickly as possible into the 'Lord's work.'" This outlook in the culture has produced the idea that for-profit work, though done by sincere, believing people of faith, is less worthy of protection from state interference than work done for churches and parachurch ministries."
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David French points to the "real-world effects of free enterprise -- with billions lifted out of poverty, life expectancies extended, and a quality of life unrecognizable to individuals who lived even a century ago." He asks, "Is a soup kitchen a morally superior enterprise to a company that provides its employees with meaningful work and a livelihood?" He wonders if this is "why Americans have acquiesced in the continual encroachments on for-profit liberty."
In the Hobby Lobby case, the federal government argued that private individuals lose their religious freedom when they go into business. Again, we see the residual effect of this false sacred/secular distinction. Believing saint, for freedom's sake, pray that such reasoning is shot down at the Supreme Court.
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2 tablespoons
vegetable oil
1/4 cup
chopped green onion
2 cloves
garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon
minced fresh ginger root
1 pound
ground pork
2 tablespoons
soy sauce
1 (10 ounce) package
frozen peas
1 (1 pound) package
soft tofu, drained and cut into bite-size pieces
1 1/2 cups
3 tablespoons
oyster sauce
1 tablespoon
1/4 teaspoon
1/8 teaspoon
ground white pepper
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Tofu and Ground Pork with Peas
Serving Size: 1/4 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 4
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 452
Calories from Fat: 259
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