text:
Sand and Gravel
News about Sand and Gravel, including commentary and archival articles published in The New York Times.
King of the Sand Castle
A modernist sand sculptor, Calvin Seibert spends up to four days a week during the summer at Rockaway Beach in Queens, mixing Cubist and Brutalist elements in his creations.
August 16, 2015, Sunday
MORE ON SAND AND GRAVEL AND: Sand Castles , Sand and Gravel , Seibert, Calvin (1958- ) , Rockaway Beach (Queens, NY)
In Ischia, Italy, Cooking Is Done in the Sand, Not the Stove
From baking in the hot sand to growing produce in the ash-rich hills, the island brims with ways to enjoy local food and wine.
July 22, 2015, Wednesday
MORE ON SAND AND GRAVEL AND: Volcanoes , Ischia (Italy) , Cooking and Cookbooks , Restaurants , Sand and Gravel
You're Never Too Young to Build a Castle
Sand-castle lessons and competitions have popped up at beaches and resorts across the country.
May 3, 2015, Sunday
MORE ON SAND AND GRAVEL AND: Sand Castles , Hotels and Travel Lodgings , Sand and Gravel , Travel and Vacations
Why Sand Is Disappearing
The demand of beaches and industries is leading to a worldwide shortage.
November 5, 2014, Wednesday
MORE ON SAND AND GRAVEL AND: Sand and Gravel , Coast Erosion , Beaches
Digging Into Fitness: Sandbox Play for Grown-Ups
Andia Winslow, a sports performance coach, offers guidance for exercising in the sand, which is more difficult, and therefore more beneficial, than doing the same moves on a hard surface.
August 8, 2014, Friday
MORE ON SAND AND GRAVEL AND: Exercise , Chelsea Piers , Sand and Gravel
Matt Long: Trading Surf for Turf
Mr. Long, a professional sand sculptor, spends most of the summer carving castles along the Jersey Shore and Coney Island, but he saves spaghetti omelets, guitar playing and gardening for Sunday.
July 13, 2014, Sunday
MORE ON SAND AND GRAVEL AND: Sand Castles , Staten Island (NYC) , Sand and Gravel , Beaches , Art , Long, Matt (1955- )
Erosion of Trust in India
Officials let illegal sand mining endanger lives and the environment.
July 2, 2014, Wednesday
MORE ON SAND AND GRAVEL AND: Corruption (Institutional) , Sand and Gravel , India , Mines and Mining
In Rockaways, Infusion of Sand Will Soon Raise Beaches Hit by a Hurricane
This month, a contractor will start to dredge and spread 2.9 million cubic yards of sand on a six-mile strand in Queens.
March 1, 2014, Saturday
MORE ON SAND AND GRAVEL AND: Rockaway Beach (Queens, NY) , Sand and Gravel , Hurricane Sandy (2012)
Where Sand Is Gold, the Reserves Are Running Dry
Storms, tides and a rising sea level are swallowing up chunks of beach along Florida's coastline, but there is almost no sand left offshore to replenish the beaches.
August 25, 2013, Sunday
MORE ON SAND AND GRAVEL AND: Beaches , Sand and Gravel , Weather , Florida , Coast Erosion
Neither Wind Nor Gravel Will Stop These Grinders
Why ride a bicycle 200 miles over crunching gravel? "Because I can," one recent convert said about gravel grinding.
June 12, 2013, Wednesday
MORE ON SAND AND GRAVEL AND: Bicycles and Bicycling , Sand and Gravel
Rss Feeds On Sand and Gravel
Subscribe to an RSS feed on this topic. What is RSS?
Get Alerts On Sand and Gravel
Receive My Alerts e-mails on topics covered on this page.More Alerts >>


text:
With the leaves turning colors and a noticeable chill hanging in the air, the staff of Code Purple Kent County is gearing up for another winter.Formed in 2013, Code Purple is intended to provide temporary sanctuaries for the homeless when the temperature or wind chill drops below 32 degrees.
Game show winner and route changes expected during homecoming week
Salvatore "Sal" Leone, 52, of Dover, was sentenced Oct. 6 by U. S. District Court Judge Gregory M. Sleet to one year and one day of imprisonment and three years of supervised release.
Dateline will air a sit-down interview with 27 of the women who have accused
Much like Dracula, once Ryan Murphy finds a woman he likes, he never wants to let her go. The
Following the success of The Martian, Hollywood has already released a trailer for its...
Like many other 14-year-olds, ABC Family is changing its name, and it now wants to be called Freeform, the network announced Tuesday. According to a press release, the reason behind the change is to is to better cater to "Becomers," a...
Burger King's new Halloween-themed Whopper is causing a lot of kerfuffle on the Internet, and for good reason: Apparently, the special black bun turns your poop bright green. We've reached out to good...
A cheetah cub named Kumbali and a young labrador mix named Kago have forged an unlikely friendship at Virginia's Metro Richmond Zoo.
Rihanna is defending Rachel Dolezal, saying she sees nothing wrong with the white NAACP leader
Five or six months ago, libertarians supposedly were on the march in the Republican Party. Rand Paul was one of the leaders in the fight for the GOP presidential nomination, and the push for much smaller government somehow seemed ascendant among...
Delaware Directory
Business Name
Location, ST | website.com

subset: commoncrawl


text:
Over the years I've talked to a lot of victims of identity theft.
One thing many had in common... they weren't diligent about checking their credit and were blindsided when they learned someone had stolen their identities.
To protect yourself head to this site, www.annualcreditreport.com
It was created by the three major credit reporting companies... Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion.
In just a few minutes you can print out a copy of your credit report after inputting your name, address, date of birth, social security number, and other information only you would know.
You also can get a copy by calling a 1-877-322-8228, but that takes about two weeks to get back in the mail.
Since the three major credit reporting companies offer one free report a year, you can request stagger them every four months and stay on top of any inaccuracies.
KKTV firmly believes in freedom of speech for all and we are happy to provide this forum for the community to share opinions and facts. We ask that commenters keep it clean, keep it truthful, stay on topic and be responsible. Comments left here do not necessarily represent the viewpoint of KKTV 11 News.
If you believe that any of the comments on our site are inappropriate or offensive, please tell us by clicking "Report Abuse" and answering the questions that follow. We will review any reported comments promptly.powered by Disqus


text:
22 U.S. Code § 2394 - Reports and information; definitions
prev | next
(a) Annual report to Congress on programs having impact on developing countries; contents
In order that the Congress and the American people may be better and more currently informed regarding American foreign policy and the effectiveness of assistance provided by the United States Government to other countries and to international organizations, the Chairman of the Development Coordination Committee shall prepare and transmit to the Congress, no later than February 1 of each year, as a part of the annual presentation materials for foreign assistance, a report as described in this subsection. This report shall include—
(A) a comprehensive and coordinated review of all United States policies and programs having a major impact on the development of developing countries, including but not limited to bilateral and multilateral assistance, trade, debt, employment, food, energy, technology, population, oceans, environment, human settlements, natural resources, and participation in international agencies concerned with development;
(B) an assessment of the impact of such policies and programs on the well-being of the poor majority in developing countries in accordance with the policy objectives of part I of subchapter I of this chapter, including increasing life expectancy and literacy, lowering infant mortality and birth rates, and increasing food production and employment, such assessment to include an evaluation of the extent to which programs under part I of subchapter I of this chapter directly benefit the poor majority; and
(2) the dollar value of all foreign assistance and guaranties by category and by country provided or made by the United States Government by any means to all foreign countries and international organizations—
(A) from 1946 to the fiscal year immediately preceding the fiscal year for which the report is required;
(3) a summary of repayments, by country, to the United States from previous foreign assistance loans;
(4) the status of each sale of agricultural commodities on credit terms theretofore made under the Food for Peace Act [7 U.S.C. 1691 et seq.] with respect to which there remains outstanding any unpaid obligation; and the status of each transaction with respect to which a loan, contract or guarantee of insurance, or extension of credit (or participation therein) was theretofore made under the Export-Import Bank Act of 1945 [12 U.S.C. 635 et seq.] with respect to which there remains outstanding any unpaid obligation or potential liability; except that such report shall include individually only any loan, contract, sale, extension of credit, or other transactions listed in this paragraph which is in excess of $1,000,000;
(A) the status of the debt servicing capacity of each country receiving assistance under this chapter;
(B) all forms of debt relief granted by the United States with respect to such countries, together with a detailed statement of the specific debt relief granted with respect to each such country and the purpose for which it was granted; and
(6) the dollar value of all official development assistance, security assistance, international disaster assistance, refugee assistance, and international narcotics control assistance provided by each government of a country which is a member of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development or of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries;
(7) the percentage which each type of assistance described in paragraph (6) represents of (A) the gross national product of each country referred to in paragraph (6), and (B) the budget of the government of such country, as well as the per capita contribution for each country for each type of assistance described in paragraph (6);
(8) the amount of all foreign currencies acquired without payment of dollars on hand of each foreign country as of September 30 of the preceding fiscal year;
(9) the Development Coordination Committee's operations pursuant to section 2399c (f) of this title;
(10) the aggregate dollar value and quantity of grant military assistance, military education and training, and any other defense articles and services furnished under this chapter by the United States to each foreign country and international organization for the preceding fiscal year;
(11) information concerning the activities of the Minority Resource Center during the preceding fiscal year; and
(b) "Foreign assistance" and "provided by the United States Government" defined
For purposes of this section—
(1) "foreign assistance" means any tangible or intangible item provided by the United States Government to a foreign country or international organization under this chapter or any other Act, including but not limited to any training, service, or technical advice, any item of real, personal, or mixed property, any agricultural commodity, United States dollars, and any currencies of any foreign country which are owned by the United States Government; and
Source(Pub. L. 87–195, pt. III, § 634,Sept. 4, 1961, 75 Stat. 455; Pub. L. 87–565, pt. III, § 302(e), (f),Aug. 1, 1962, 76 Stat. 262; Pub. L. 89–583, pt. III, § 302(c),Sept. 19, 1966, 80 Stat. 807; Pub. L. 90–137, pt. III, § 302(h),Nov. 14, 1967, 81 Stat. 460; Pub. L. 90–629, ch. 4, § 45(a), (b)(4),Oct. 22, 1968, 82 Stat. 1327; Pub. L. 91–175, pt. III, § 305,Dec. 30, 1969, 83 Stat. 821; Pub. L. 92–226, pt. III, § 304(a)(3), (c)(2),Feb. 7, 1972, 86 Stat. 28, 32; Pub. L. 93–189, § 17,Dec. 17, 1973, 87 Stat. 724; Pub. L. 93–559, § 14,Dec. 30, 1974, 88 Stat. 1799; Pub. L. 94–273, § 6(1),Apr. 21, 1976, 90 Stat. 377; Pub. L. 94–329, title II, § 209(b),June 30, 1976, 90 Stat. 739; Pub. L. 95–424, title V, § 502(a)(1), (2),Oct. 6, 1978, 92 Stat. 957; Pub. L. 96–533, title VII, § 707,Dec. 16, 1980, 94 Stat. 3159; Pub. L. 97–113, title VII, § 733,Dec. 29, 1981, 95 Stat. 1559; Pub. L. 99–83, title III, § 312(b),Aug. 8, 1985, 99 Stat. 216; Pub. L. 110–246, title III, § 3001(b)(1)(A), (2)(Q),June 18, 2008, 122 Stat. 1820.)
References in Text
The Food for Peace Act, referred to in subsec. (a)(4), is act July 10, 1954, ch. 469, 68 Stat. 454, which is classified principally to chapter 41 (§ 1691 et seq.) of Title 7, Agriculture. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 1691 of Title 7 and Tables.
The Export-Import Bank Act of 1945, referred to in subsec. (a)(4), is act July 31, 1945, ch. 341, 59 Stat. 526, as amended, which is classified generally to subchapter I (§ 635 et seq.) of chapter 6A of Title 12, Banks and Banking. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 635 of Title 12 and Tables.
This chapter, referred to in subsecs. (a)(5)(A), (10), (b)(1), was in the original "this Act", meaning Pub. L. 87–195, Sept. 4, 1961, 75 Stat. 424, as amended, known as the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 2151 of this title and Tables.
References to Part I Deemed To Include Section 2293
References to part I of subchapter I of this chapter are deemed to include a reference to section 2293 of this title. See section 2293 (d)(1) of this title.
Prior to the complete revision of this section by section 502(a)(2) ofPub. L. 95–424, section 501 (a)(1) of Pub. L. 95–424redesignated former subsec. (c), relating to requests by the General Accounting Office and Congressional committees for documents and other material, as section 2393a of this title.
2008—Subsec. (a)(4). Pub. L. 110–246substituted "Food for Peace Act" for "Agricultural Trade Development and Assistance Act of 1954".
1985—Subsec. (a)(1)(B). Pub. L. 99–83inserted provisions relating to evaluation of whether programs are benefiting the poor majority.
1981—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 97–113, § 733(1), substituted provision requiring information regarding American foreign policy and effectiveness of assistance to other countries for provision requiring information regarding United States development policy and effectiveness of assistance to developing countries and provision directing the Chairman prepare and transmit to Congress as part of the annual presentation materials for foreign assistance a report as described in this subsection for provision directing the Chairman to transmit a report on foreign assistance for the fiscal year ending the previous Sept. 30.
Subsec. (a)(1)(B). Pub. L. 97–113, § 733(2), struck out "the progress developing countries are making toward achieving those objectives which are indicative of improved well-being of the poor majority, which objectives shall include but not be limited to" before "increasing life expectancy and literacy".
Subsec. (a)(2)(F). Pub. L. 97–113, § 733(3), added subpar. (F).
Subsec. (a)(4). Pub. L. 97–113, § 733(4), struck out requirement that the report include the status of each loan and each contract of guaranty or insurance theretofore made under this chapter, predecessor Acts, or any Act authorizing international security assistance, with respect to which there remained outstanding any unpaid obligation or potential liability, and the status of each extension of credit for the procurement of defense articles or defense services, and of each contract of guarantee in connection with any such procurement, theretofore made under the Arms Export Control Act with respect to which there remained outstanding any unpaid obligation or potential liability.
Subsec. (a)(7). Pub. L. 97–113, § 733(5), struck out "and" after the semicolon.
Subsec. (a)(8). Pub. L. 97–113, § 733(6), substituted provision that the report contain the amount of all foreign currencies acquired without payment of dollars on hand of each foreign country as of Sept. 30 of the preceding fiscal year for provision that the report contain such other matters relating to foreign assistance provided under subchapter I of this chapter as the Chairman of the Development Coordination Committee considers appropriate.
Subsec. (a)(9) to (12). Pub. L. 97–113, § 733(6), added pars. (9) to (12).
1980—Subsec. (a)(6) to (8). Pub. L. 96–533added pars. (6) and (7) and redesignated former par. (6) as (8).
1978—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 95–424, § 502(a)(2), added subsec. (a).
Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 95–424, § 502(a)(2), substituted definitions of "foreign assistance" and "provided by the United States Government" for provisions requiring public disclosure of all information concerning operations under this chapter except that which is deemed incompatible with the Security of the United States.
Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 95–424, § 502(a)(1), struck out "(c)" at beginning of subsection and transferred the remainder of subsection to section 2393a of this title.
Subsecs. (d) to (h). Pub. L. 95–424, § 502(a)(2), struck out subsecs. (d), relating to presentation of programs to Congressional committees; (e), relating to inclusion of a specific plan in the President's recommendations to Congress; (f), relating to a report by the President to Congress showing the status of each outstanding loan; (g), relating to a report by the President to Congress showing debt-servicing problems; and (h), relating to military assistance to South Vietnam, Thailand, and Laos.
1976—Subsec. (d). Pub. L. 94–329struck out provisions under which sales pursuant to the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 or any other Act were included in the enumeration of factors used in developing, for purpose of presentation material, a chart showing the full extent of United States assistance planned or expected for each such country for the next fiscal year.
Subsec. (f). Pub. L. 94–273substituted "September" for "June" and "March" for "December".
1974—Subsec. (d). Pub. L. 93–559substituted in item (1) respecting presentation material "economic assistance, military grants (and including for any such grant of any excess defense article, the value of such article expressed in terms of its acquisition cost to the United States), and military sales" for "economic assistance and military grants and sales".
1973—Subsec. (f). Pub. L. 93–189inserted references to contracts of guarantee or insurance, the status of sales of defense articles or defense services on credit terms, the status of sales of agricultural commodities on credit terms, and the status of loans, contracts of guarantee or insurance, or extensions of credit (or participations therein) made under the Export-Import Bank Act of 1945, and inserted provisions limiting the reporting requirement of the subsection so as to include only loans, contracts, sales, extensions of credit, or other transactions in excess of $1,000,000.
Subsec. (g). Pub. L. 93–189added subsec. (g).
1972—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 92–226, § 304(c)(2), struck out provisions for annual report to Congress concerning operations under this chapter, including information on the progress of the freedom of navigation and nondiscrimination declaration. See annual foreign assistance report provisions of section 2417 of this title.
Subsec. (d). Pub. L. 92–226, § 304(a)(3), substituted in last sentence reference to section "2360(b)" for prior reference to sections "2360, 2364(a)".
1969—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 91–175excluded operations reported to Congress pursuant to section 2200a of this title from report required by this section, and struck out of last sentence reference to the operation of the investment guaranty program.
1968—Subsec. (d). Pub. L. 90–629, § 45(b)(4), required the presentation material to include in the chart foreign assistance data under any other Act.
Subsec. (g). Pub. L. 90–629, § 45(a), repealed provisions of subsec. (g) which related to exports of defense articles, contents of reports, and utilization of statistics and information of Government agencies, and is now covered by section 2776 (a) of this title.
1967—Subsec. (d). Pub. L. 90–137, § 302(h)(1), inserted introductory provision for presentation of programs to Congressional Committees in connection with requests for appropriations for fiscal year 1969, penultimate provision for inclusion of foreign assistance data (an assistance chart, contribution details, and a statement of projects), and provision for notification as to findings and reasons therefor under section 2311 or 2341 (c) of this title.
Subsecs. (g), (h). Pub. L. 90–137, § 302(h)(2), added subsecs. (g) and (h).
1966—Subsec. (f). Pub. L. 89–583added subsec. (f).
1962—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 87–565, § 302(e), required reports to include information on progress under the freedom of navigation and nondiscriminatory declaration contained in section 2151 of this title.
Subsec. (d). Pub. L. 87–565, § 302(f), substituted "At the end of each fiscal year" and "fiscal year" for "In January of each year" and "preceding twelve months", respectively, and provided that the presentation material submitted to Congress during its consideration of amendments to this chapter, or of any Act appropriating funds pursuant to authorizations contained in this chapter, should include a comparison of the current fiscal year programs and activities with those presented to Congress in the previous year and an explanation of any substantial changes.
Effective Date of 2008 Amendment
Amendment by Pub. L. 110–246effective May 22, 2008, see section 4(b) ofPub. L. 110–246, set out as an Effective Date note under section 8701 of Title 7, Agriculture.
Effective Date of 1985 Amendment
Amendment by Pub. L. 99–83effective Oct. 1, 1985, see section 1301 ofPub. L. 99–83, set out as a note under section 2151–1 of this title.
Effective Date of 1978 Amendment
Amendment by Pub. L. 95–424effective Oct. 1, 1978, see section 605 ofPub. L. 95–424, set out as a note under section 2151 of this title.
Effective Date of 1972 Amendment
Pub. L. 92–226, pt. III, § 304(c)(3),Feb. 7, 1972, 86 Stat. 32, provided that: "The provisions of this subsection [amending this section and section 2403 of this title] and section 657 of such Act [section 2417 of this title], as added by subsection (b) of this Act [this section], shall apply with respect to each fiscal year commencing on or after July 1, 1971."
Effective Date of 1968 Amendment
Amendment by Pub. L. 90–629effective July 1, 1968, see section 41 ofPub. L. 90–629, set out as an Effective Date note under section 2751 of this title.
Savings Provision
Determinations, authorizations, regulations, orders, contracts, agreements, and other actions issued, undertaken, or entered into under authority of any provision of former subsec. (g) of this section as continuing in full force and effect until modified by appropriate authority, see section 46 ofPub. L. 90–629, set out as a note under former section 2341 of this title.
Annual Report on Economic and Social Growth
Pub. L. 104–107, title V, § 574,Feb. 12, 1996, 110 Stat. 749, required the President to submit to the appropriate congressional committees an annual report providing a concise overview of the prospects for economic and social growth in countries receiving economic assistance under title II of Pub. L. 104–107, prior to repeal by Pub. L. 107–228, div. A, title VI, § 671(2),Sept. 30, 2002, 116 Stat. 1407.
Progress Report of Implementation of Immunization and Oral Rehydration Promotion Programs
Annual report under this section to describe progress achieved during preceding fiscal year in carrying out section 2151b (c)(3) of this title, see section 305(b) ofPub. L. 99–83, set out as a note under section 2151b of this title.
Negotiating Efforts Concerning Accelerated Loan Repayments To Be Included in Annual Reports for Foreign Assistance for 1980 and 1981
Annual reports on foreign assistance submitted in 1980 and 1981 pursuant to this section to contain negotiating efforts respecting accelerated loan repayments under section 2151y of this title, see section 508(b) ofPub. L. 96–53, set out as a note under section 2151y of this title.
LII has no control over and does not endorse any external Internet site that contains links to or references LII.


text:
Peoria's history, population, vision/mission statements, sustainability efforts, redistricting, and construction projects. Info on the P83 district, schools, the Peoria Leadership Institute seminar, and diversity.
Information on the City Council including agendas , the Mayor, the Municipal Court, City Manager and ADA along with the city's various initiatives.
News from the city of Peoria, press releases from the Office of Communications, links to RSS feeds and E-News signup. View programming on Channel 11, PeoriaTV.
Information on the employment process, a listing of current open jobs, how to apply on-line and a list of all jobs and salaries at the city.
A listing of links to directories of city services, including all online e-services.
The city of Peoria Municipal Complex is home to City Hall, the Council Chambers, the Main Library, the Development and Community Services Building, the Public Safety Administration Building, and the Municipal Court.
A listing of links to maps available on the city of Peoria Website.
The City of Peoria budget is managed by the Management and Budget Division. Find copies of the latest Program Budget and the CIP here.
The City Code and Zoning Ordinace, with updates are located here. Also, find the City Charter, and legal statements related to the website, including our Privacy Notice.
City Manager's Message on Diversity and Inclusion
How to pay bills you may have with the city, including water, sewer and trash collection fees, recreation program and class fees, traffic fines and more. Setup water and sewer service.
Home and Property Resources includes information on trash pickup,water conservation, swimming pool issues and recycling, along with other relevant information for homeowners.
Neighborhood Resources includes information on dealing with graffiti removal, block parties, animal control, street repairs, odors and other neighborhood related quality of life issues.
Helpful services provided by the fire and police departments. Report criminal activity, locate crime information, register alarms, and learn about crime prevention.
Search for scheduled events and meetings in the city including documents relating to city council meetings and other meetings.
This section contains information and links to the Peoria Public Library's website, the Arts Commission, the Center for Performing Arts, and Annual Arts festivals and Celebrations.
Information on recreation programs and classes, afterschool and preschool programs, sports leagues and locations and amenities of city parks.
Information on bus routes, park and ride, dial a ride and bicycle paths. Also, road closures and lane restrictions.
Use this page to find information on the city of Peoria website of interest to builders and developers.Included are inspections, zoning and zoning ordinance, the city code, general plan, permitting, and impact fees.
How to get a business license, tax license, sales tax schedules/forms, register to use the online eTax system, pay taxes and fees. Bidding on contracts with the city and auctions, trash collection, recycling, traffic counts.
Links to the Building Development Division and the Site Development Division of the Engineering Department
Information on Building Permits. Find out about permits for signs, temporary use of property, filming, and alarms. Download forms and track applications for development, building, planning and engineering permits.
The city's main document portal for development related documents including planning and zoning, building, engineering and fire prevention.
Economic Development Services offers Business and Real Estate Development, and other assistance for businesses and developers, on the website PeoriaAZSmart.com.
The Seattle Mariners and the San Diego Padres conduct spring training at the Peoria Sports Complex each February and March. Everything you need to know is at PeoriaSpringTraining.com.
A listing of area hotels, motels and RV Parks, listed by distance from the Peoria Sports Complex.
The city of Peoria, Arizona is proud to be the "Gateway to Lake Pleasant," one of the finest water recreation areas in Arizona.
Links to Items of interest to tourists, including VisitPeoriaaz.com, our official tourism website.
The Peoria Center for the Performing Arts consists of a 280 seat main stage auditorium and an 80+ seat black box theater, designed to bring award winning community theater to downtown Peoria.
City of Peoria hiking trails information, directions and maps.
Special Events, sponsored and hosted by the city, held throughout the year at the Peoria Sports Complex, Oldtown Peoria and other areas.
The Peoria Sports Complex is home to the San Diego Padres and Seattle Mariners during spring training, and many other events throughout the year.
Fixed Bus Routes
Transit Service Changes
Changes to local, Express/RAPID and circulator routes will take effect on October 27, 2014. Click here for the most current information, subject to change.
Valley Metro will conduct public hearings on proposed service changes to local and Express bus routes. The regional transit system is funded by a combination of regional and local sales taxes. Due to a decline in sales tax revenue, these reductions may become effective in October 2011, January 2012 or July 2012
See the express bus routes that serve Peoria and learn about carpool and vanpool options on our Share the Ride page.
The City of Peoria / Valley Metro fixed route services operate Monday through Friday. Local bus routes provide a convenient way for riders to travel to major employers and points of interest within the Valley.
Valley Metro buses are equipped with wheelchair lifts or ramps and front-mounted bicycles racks. Learn more about bicycles on Valley Metro.
Click below for the route schedules:
Route 106 - The Peoria Avenue (#106) route travels from 105th Avenue at Santa Fe in Sun City, east to the Sunnyslope Transit Center.
Grand Avenue Limited - The Grand Avenue Limited travels from the Peoria Park & Ride facility, east to Phoenix's Central Station.
Route 67 - The 67th Avenue (#67) route travels north to south from Buckeye Road to Arrowhead Towne Center (75th Avenue and Bell Rd.)
Route 170 - The Bell Road (170) route travels from Arrowhead Towne Center (75th Avenue and Bell Rd.) east to Raintree Drive at Northsight Blvd. Scottsdale.
Route 138 - The Thunderbird Rd (#138) route travels from 105th Avenue and Sante Fe Dr to 32nd St and Thunderbird Rd.
For Valley Metro Information, please call (602) 253-5000, or visit their website at www.valleymetro.org.
City of Peoria8401 W. Monroe StreetPeoria, Arizona 85345


text:
The Power of Independent Thinking
The Roots of Government Failure: An Interview
Recorded: Wednesday, November 30, 2011
William Shughart interviews Economist Randy T. Simmons, author of Beyond Politics: The Roots of Government Failure.
Experts: William F. Shughart II, Randy T SimmonsType: Independent Institute TVIssues: Democracy, Economic History and Development (U.S.), Public Choice Theory
Can the U.S. Withdraw from Afghanistan and Iraq?
Recorded: Wednesday, December 9, 2009
Part 1 |
Part 2
Civil strife in Iraq continues and instability may only increase after the January elections. U.S. withdrawal has become an acceptable strategy in Washington, but will it be tenable if violence escalates and Iraq unravels again?
Experts: Ivan Eland, Peter Galbraith, Charles V. PeñaType: Independent Institute EventIssues: Defense and Foreign Policy, Democracy, Diplomacy and Foreign Aid, Freedom, History (International), Politics, Terrorism and National Crises


text:
May 6, 2016
A power outage at the Raleigh headquarters of the N.C. Division of Motor Vehicles is disrupting the agency's services statewide for a second day.
DMV spokeswoman Marge Howell said Friday the outage was expected to continue for the entire day. The building on New Bern Avenue first lost power Thursday morning.
Computer systems used to conduct DMV business at locations statewide have been affected, having what Howell described as a limited impact on the agency's driver license and vehicle registration services. Customers are being urged to call their local DMV office before they visit to ensure their needs can be met.
DMV officials have still not said what caused the outage.
(Copyright 2013 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.)
Previous Story
You might want to think twice about conducting business with the North Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles today.
A power outage at the DMV headquarters building not only has disrupted services in Raleigh, but also statewide. That's because the DMV's computer system, used to conduct business, has no power as well.
The outage was reported shortly after 11:00 a.m. and repair work is expected to last through tonight.
Customers are urged to call local DMV offices before they make a visit until further notice.
Click Here to access the online Public Inspection File
Viewers with disabilities can get assistance accessing this station's FCC Public Inspection File by contacting the station with the information listed below. Questions or concerns relating to the accessibility of the FCC's online public file system should be directed to the FCC at 888-225-5322, 888-835-5322 (TTY), or firstname.lastname@example.com.


text:
Used Acura Dealership in Fort Lauderdale, FL | Serving Pembroke Pines, Pompano Beach & Miami
Are you looking for used luxury vehicles in Fort Lauderdale? Rick Case Acura is a top destination when looking to buy a used luxury car or SUV in Fort Lauderdale, FL. Whether you're looking for a used car, crossover, or SUV our dealership has something for everyone in stock. Browse for a pre-owned Acura ILX, MDX, RDX, TL, or TSX using our regularly updated online vehicle inventory. Before we add a pre-owned vehicle to our current inventory it must first pass a thorough vehicle inspection. You can rest assured knowing that each and every vehicle that we sell has been deemed mechanically sound. Please feel free stop by our Fort Lauderdale, Florida Acura dealership of give us a call at (888) 913-6186 to speak with an automotive sales' consultant. Drivers from Miami, Pembroke Pines, Pompano Beach, and all across Florida, have used our services to find their perfect used Acura.
Click on "Schedule A Test Drive " to experience your new car today!


text:
The Dow Jones industrial average fell 202 points, or 1.2 percent, to 16,118 as of midday Monday.
The Standard & Poor's 500 index fell 20 points, or 1.1 percent, to 1,839. The S&P 500 closed at a record high Friday.
The Nasdaq composite fell 54 points, or 1.3 percent, to 4,253.
Russia's benchmark stock index plunged 12 percent. Stocks were also sharply lower in Europe. Germany's DAX fell the most, 3.4 percent.
Gold and bond prices rose as investors shifted money into safer assets.
The price of crude oil rose 2 percent to $104 a barrel as traders worried about disruptions of Russian oil exports.


text:
May 5, 2016
Police say some New Year's Eve celebrating landed a half dozen men in jail on stolen firearms charges.
Greenville police say they were patrolling near South Greenville School Monday night when they saw six men firing guns into the air. When they saw police, the group ran back into the house and officers asked for backup.
Police apprehended the six men and found two stolen firearms, another gun and several hundred rounds of ammunition inside the home on Howell Street. Officers also seized marijuana and other drug paraphernalia inside the house, along with approximately $1200 cash.
The six were charged with possession of stolen firearms, possession of stolen firearm by a felon, possession with intent to sell drugs within 1000 feet of a school, and other various crimes.
Those arrested were Kelvin Williams, Torrance McLawhorn, Justin Grimes, Dante Corey, Julius Paul and Alexksis Waller.
Previous Story
Two Greenville men are beginning the new year behind bars on drug and gun charges, including selling drugs near a school.
Records at the Pitt County Detention Center show 31-year-old Dante Corey and 26-year-old Torrance McLawhorn are both charged with maintaining/selling/dwelling/possessing a controlled substance within 1,000 feet of a school, possession of drug paraphernalia, possession with the intent to sell and distribute marijuana, and possession of a stolen firearm. Corey faces two stolen firearm counts.
Both men were issued bonds of $100,000.
Click Here to access the online Public Inspection File
Viewers with disabilities can get assistance accessing this station's FCC Public Inspection File by contacting the station with the information listed below. Questions or concerns relating to the accessibility of the FCC's online public file system should be directed to the FCC at 888-225-5322, 888-835-5322 (TTY), or firstname.lastname@example.com.


text:
Destination guide: Mendoza & Nearby, Argentina
Mendoza is the main wine-producing area in Argentina and one of the largest producers of Malbec in South America. Don't put it off any longer, purchase your tickets to Mendoza and visit the wine route, enjoy the winter in ski centers like Las Lenas and Los Penitentes and discover the magic of the forests and gardens of the General San Martin Park, inside which there are more than 300 species of plants, together with dozens of decorative statues.
All over the country (and in much of the world), the name Mendoza is synonymous with wine, and this is the place to base yourself if you're up for touring the vineyards, taking a few dozen bottles home or just looking for a good bottle to accompany the evening's pizza.
Mendoza is a bustling city of wide, leafy avenues, atmospheric plazas and cosmopolitan cafes. Even if you've only given it a day or two on your itinerary, you're bound to end up hanging around, captivated by the laid-back pace while surrounded by every possible comfort. It's a desert town, though you wouldn't know unless you were told – acequias (irrigation ditches) that run beside every main road and glorious fountains that adorn every main plaza mean you'll never be far from the burble of running water.
Lively during the day, the city really comes into its own at night, when the bars, restaurants and cafes along Av. Arístides fill up and overflow onto the sidewalks with all the bright young things, out to see and be seen.
The city's wide range of tour operators also makes it a great place to organize rafting, skiing and other adventures in the nearby Andes.
Purchase your ticket at LAN.com and discover all of the charm that Mendoza has to offer. Buy now


text:
this wiki
|"Fight! Rock Lee!"
|File:Lee seasick fist.JPG
|(闘えロックリー!, Tatakae Rokku Rī!)
|Episode data
|"The Forgotten Island"
|Naruto: Shippūden #228 (Watch Online)
|"Eat or Die! Mushrooms from Hell"
|Adventures at Sea Arc
|September 8, 2011
Fight! Rock Lee (闘えロックリー!, Tatakae Rokku Rī!) is episode 228 of the Naruto: Shippūden anime.
Lee dreamed fighting Tobi, after awaking, he then thinks about his training to the upcoming war, and saw a boat, while Guy remembers their past "visualisation training" with him using the menu in a restaurant they celebrated when Lee mastered Reverse Lotus (although they left it in ruins when Lee was drunk). Guy wants to have it kept secret, he said it so they can remember what happened there (although he really knows what happened). First is training the White Crane Fist, but the birds beat them. Then the Snake Fist, but the quicksand almost killed them. Next is the Eagle Claw Fist, they had to climb on a seemingly-like cliff, but the eagle caught them. The last is then Lee getting near to know it, but Guy thinks of an alibi, but when they trained in a waterfall he then realises, and learned the Seasick Fist, which he then defeated Guy. Naruto then commented that he can't use said fist unless he didn't overcome his seasickness. Lee is later shown training it while riding in a boat.
- In this episode, Rock Lee was seen dreaming about Tobi, even though he has never actually encountered him before.


text:
Latest Fashion
How To Pack The Perfect Holiday Capsule
These Alice In Wonderland Inspired Shoes = Epic
All You Need To Know About Chanel's Show In Cuba
3 Achingly Cool Instagram Buys About To Go Big Time
Why Our New Special Issue Is NOT To Be Missed
Katy Perry And Orlando Bloom Match Their Met Accessories
Most Read Fashion
Latest Hair & Beauty
14 Things You Only Know If You're In Love With Makeup
9 Of The Best Beauty Apps Around Right Now
Contouring Grandma Has Totally Blown Our Minds
Behind The Scenes With Tash Oakley
Get Lippy with MAC's New Customizing Campaign
Urban Outfitters In Trouble Over *This* Product
Most Read Hair & Beauty
Spring Style You Need To Master
Sorbet Surroundings
Chic in White at PFW
Latest Hair
MCH's WAVY HAIR
Long Bob
Long Beach Waves
Latest Nails
Classic Elements
Late summer sunset
Monochrome block
1,4m likes
178k followers
705k followers
132k followers
100 views
Get Digital Edition
Primark's Fab Summer 2012 Beachwear Range
Get our must-have fashion and beauty newsletter every day.
Plus get great deals and exclusive offers from Time Inc. (UK) Ltd and its partners.
By providing your email address above you agree to the Time Inc. (UK) Ltd Terms and Conditions and the Privacy Policy.
Subscribe and receive LOOK from just £1.33 an issue
LOOK print subscription comes complete with a free trial digital version for iPad and iPhone
Print magazine
Digital editions


text:
Lydia Yau named to All-Tennessee Academic Team
Submitted on March 16, 2010 at 9:46 AM
Lydia Yau of Nashville has been named to the Phi Theta Kappa All-Tennessee Academic Team. Phi Theta Kappa is the academic honors society for Volunteer State Community College.
Yau is a first generation college student and single mother of two. Since her teen years, she has volunteered in several countries, including Malaysia, Singapore and the United States. A sophomore at Vol State majoring in human services, she remains active within the community through her work with the Gallatin Shalom Zone and her Phi Theta Kappa chapter. She plans to attend Lipscomb University before pursuing a master's degree in social services.
A service provided by the Office of Public Relations.


text:
Your child will love dressing as this fruity character. The Annoying Orange - Boy's Pear Costume is a shaped body suit that looks just like a giant Bartlett pear with a face on the front. This big green suit has photorealistic eyes and a mouth. There are holes for your child's face, arms, and legs and there's a stem on the top of the costume. The shirt, pants, and shoes are not included. Giant cartoon hands are available separately. The character Pear is the best friend to Annoying Orange, the eponymous character of the web and TV show. Pear is smarter than Orange and tries to keep the other fruit from being so offended by Orange's antics. The Annoying Orange show and online videos are extremely popular, especially among older children who find the humor right up their alley. Your child will get a big kick out of dressing in the Annoying Orange - Boy's Pear Costume for Halloween.
Our Price: $9.97
Our Price: $3.97
Our Price: $8.97
Our Price: $1.97


text:
Posted on 10/11/2013
Sheila Bogan
The Forsyth County Animal Shelter and Public Health Departments are working together to provide $5 per pet rabies shots (CASH ONLY) for dogs, cats, and ferrets.
The clinic will be held Saturday, October 26, at the Cattle Barn at the Dixie Classic Fairgrounds. The fee is only $5.00 for each dog, cat, or ferret age six months and older.
Dogs must be on leashes. Cats and Ferrets must be in carriers. *If you don't have a carrier, loaners will be available.
You must provide a RABIES CERTIFICATE for your pet to receive a 3-year shot. Rabies tags and reminder cards ARE NOT acceptable forms of documentation. If you cannot present a Rabies Certificate, your pet will receive a 1-year Rabies shot.
Call 336-703-3214 for more information.
Click here to view the event flyer in English and Spanish.
799 North Highland Avenue
Winston-Salem, NC 27102
(336) 703-3100
(336) 748-3292
Communicable Diseases
(336) 748-3644
Medical Records Information
(336) 727-8135
The mission of the Forsyth County Department of Public Health is to prevent disease
and promote a healthy community through regulation, education and partnerships.
Adopted by the Board of Health 10/2/13.
Copyright © 2016 Forsyth County | Contact the Webmaster | Site Map


text:
CARE Step Up For Survivors
Sun, 7 Apr 2013 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
1PM, Commons
Campus Assault ResponsE (CARE) is sponsoring a walk to empower survivors, both primary and secondary, of sexual assault, abuse, and rape.
Watch this video for more information. This is a gender and sexual orientation inclusive event and everyone is welcome. Share this event on Facebook.


text:
Chapel Hill, NC (Sports Network) - Bryn Renner matched a career-high with five
touchdown passes as the North Carolina Tar Heels finished their season with a
45-38 win over the Maryland Terrapins at Kenan Stadium.
Renner threw for 205 yards and the five scores on 28-of-39 passing for the Tar
Heels (8-4, 5-3 ACC), who are bowl eligible for the fifth consecutive season.
Gio Bernard completed his spectacular season with a 163-yard performance on
the ground. He also scored a touchdown and caught five passes for 32 yards.
Quinshad Davis went over the century mark for the fourth consecutive game with
135 yards receiving and two touchdowns.
Maryland (4-8, 2-6) quarterback Shawn Petty threw for a career-high 208 yards
with a touchdown and an interception. Brandon Ross also went for a career-
high, rushing for 141 yards and a touchdown on 21 carries. Stefon Diggs caught
eight passes for 82 yards. L.A. Goree paced the defense with 14 tackles.
North Carolina took a quick 7-0 lead when Renner hit Eric Ebron across the
middle for a 30-yard touchdown less than a minute into the contest. Bernard
broke off a 42-yard run on the Tar Heels' third play from scrimmage to set up
the scoring strike.
Following a Darien Rankin interception, Davis caught a fade from Renner in the
back of the end zone, and UNC was in control up 14-0 less than three minutes
into the game.
Maryland cut into the lead on it's next possession, which spanned 10 plays and
66 yards. Ross' one-yard touchdown plunge capped the drive. The Terrapins then
tied it midway through the second quarter on Petty's first touchdown run of
his career. The rush came one play after Ross broke a tackle and tip-toed down
the left sideline for a 71-yard gain.
Renner responded with a touchdown pass to A.J. Blue with 3:18 remaining before
halftime to give the Tar Heels a 21-14 lead.
Late in the half, Maryland tied the score once again. Petty led the Terrapin
offense down the field and Diggs threw his first career touchdown pass to Matt
Furstenburg on a trick play with 21 seconds remaining before halftime. UNC
then fumbled the ensuing kickoff and Maryland recovered. With no timeouts and
13 seconds on the clock, Maryland had one shot for the end zone and made the
most of it. Kevin Dorsey caught a dart from Petty and made two defenders miss
before launching himself into the end zone. Maryland led 28-21 at halftime
after the unusual series of events.
The second half picked up right where the first left off as Diggs returned the
opening kickoff 99 yards for a score.
Maryland's two-score lead did not last long. On the third play of the Tar
Heels' next possession, Renner broke his own UNC record with his 27th passing
touchdown of the season. Davis once again was the recipient, this time reeling
in a 50-yard touchdown catch.
After a Maryland punt, Renner threw a lob to Erik Highsmith for his fifth
touchdown pass of the afternoon. Tar Heel kicker Thomas Moore added a field
goal and a Bernard touchdown run gave UNC a 45-35 after 45 minutes. Maryland
gained just five total yards in the quarter and punted on all four of it's
The Terrapins' defense finally stepped up in the fourth quarter, forcing a UNC
three-and-out which led to a late field goal by Brad Craddock. However, they
were unable to stop Bernard from picking up multiple first downs, and the Tar
Heels were able to run out the clock.
The Sports Network


text:
4 Great New Tools to Manage Your Money
Managing your money isn't easy, and it's generally not much fun. But here are four new tech tools for your computer and smartphone that can relieve the pain. Better yet, they can help you cut debt, access records smoothly and securely, or assist a family member in a financial jam.


text:
January 24, 2013
Robert Lopez
Columbus (Ga.) Carver three-star wide receiver Marqui Hawkins was among the commits and targets who took an official visit to Florida this past weekend. Hawkins has been solidly committed to the Gators since accepting his offer back in May, and his trip to Gainesville only reinforced his decision. ...More... To continue reading this article you must be a member. Sign Up Now!
Already a member? Click here to sign in


text:
Fort Carson Sgt. Vincinte Jackson is being court-martialed. He is charged with murder and premeditated murder in the Jan. 6 death of Spc. Brandy Fonteneaux, of Houston. The Gazette reports ( http://bit.ly/UAOIOv) that the defense Tuesday called forensic psychologist Gail Poyner of Oklahoma City to testify as part of trying to establish whether Jackson intended to kill Fonteneaux.
Poyner quoted studies and research on an anti-depressant that Jackson allegedly mixed with alcohol the night of the slaying. Prosecutors will cross-examine Poyner on Wednesday.
Witnesses also testified that Jackson, who was injured by shrapnel in Afghanistan, was about to retire.
Information from: The Gazette, http://www.gazette.com


text:
- "Nymeria, gloves."
- ―Arya Stark
Nymeria is one of six direwolf cubs found by the children of House Stark. Nymeria is adopted and raised by Arya Stark.
Arya named her after Nymeria of Dorne, the warrior-queen of the Rhoynar who lived a thousand years ago.
Season 1
Nymeria was adopted as a pup with the rest of the Stark direwolves when Eddard Stark and his entourage came upon the pups and their deceased mother. At the request of Jon Snow, the pups were spared and each Stark child adopted one as their own. Arya names her direwolf after a fearsome warrior-queen.
Arya trains her to help her pack for the journey south to King's Landing, and accompanies her as far as the Crossroads Inn.
Nymeria is faithfully loyal to Arya and defends her against Prince Joffrey Baratheon by biting his arm when he attempts to strike Arya with a sword. Arya, fearing for Nymeria's well-being, forces her to leave. After the incident, Queen Cersei Lannister orders the death of Nymeria, however as she is nowhere to be found, Sansa's direwolf Lady is killed in her place.
Nymeria is currently running loose somewhere in the Riverlands, her exact whereabouts unknown.
|Season One appearances
|Winter is Coming
|The Kingsroad
|Lord Snow
|Cripples, Bastards and Broken Things
|The Wolf and the Lion
|A Golden Crown
|You Win or You Die
|The Pointy End
|Fire and Blood
In the books
In the A Song of Ice and Fire novels Nymeria is an exuberant and playful wolf, but is also fiercely defensive of Arya Stark. Arya names Nymeria for the warrior-queen of the Rhoynar who led her people to safety in Dorne, a thousand years before the events of the series.
According to the TV series official pronunciation guide developed for the cast and crew, "Nymeria" is pronounced "Nigh-MEER-ee-uh", as opposed to "Nih-MER-ee-uh".
See also
- Nymeria at A Wiki of Ice and Fire (MAJOR spoilers from the books)
The Stark Direwolves


text:
Julie Benavidez was arrested in November after her 15-year-old son was in a fight with a student at Jefferson High School. Administrators said she was standing by and encouraging the altercation.
According to the Greeley Tribune ( http://tinyurl.com/bks8thu), defense attorney Chaz Melihercik said the fact that Benavidez was standing nearby while the boys fought does not mean she encouraged them. Melihercik said the other boy kicked her son in the head, and that was the end of the fight.
Information from: Greeley Daily Tribune, http://greeleytribune.com


text:
Feature Stories
A Change of Heart Opens New Career Path
Ever since he was young, Don Gray thought he wanted to be an architect.
Internationalizing UI's College of Law
International situations offer new perspectives for addressing conflicts worldwide.
Idaho Law and Justice Learning Center
A collaborative effort between the University of Idaho College of Law and the Idaho Supreme Court.
Supporting Development with Research
UI law professor's editorial on tax credits draws new investments to Idaho
Destined to be a Lawyer
Third-year law student comes from a long-line of principled men who wanted to make a difference.
Meet Mark L. Adams
20th Dean of the University of Idaho College of Law
Longtime educator. World traveler. Academic leader. Basketball coach. Cyclist. Father.


text:
St. Petersburg, Florida -- Major League Baseball representatives are slated to meet Thursday to talk about keeping fans safe in the wake of the Boston Marathon bombings.
Representatives for every major league baseball team will meet in New York to talk about possible changes to security.
It seems the Tampa Bay Rays are already increasing security measures at Tropicana Field. At Wednesday's game, fans said security wanded people with portable metal detectors before allowing them inside. Last week, Rays officials were asking fans to show up as early as possible to games so they can check bags.
As part of their heightened security, the team does not allow coolers, large backpacks, or large bags. Smaller bags and backpacks will be inspected.
During the MLB stadium operations meeting, officials reportedly are expected to discuss the size of backpacks fans can bring and whether that needs to be changed.
Fans we spoke to say even if it changed, it won't stop them from coming to Rays games.


text:
What is RM Cash
"Customer service is priority #1 at Rocky Mountain ATV/MC. We value our customers and strive to be the best shopping experience- when you buy from us, you are buying lifetime service."
-Dan Thomas, CEO and Founder
We take pride in offering no hassle returns. In the event of a return, please call, email or chat with us to receive a solution to the problem. For apparel that doesn't fit quite right, Click here to see our Fit Guaranteed Program.
We will stand behind all products we sell with regards to manufacturing defects in workmanship and material. Most products are limited to the manufacturer's warranty. However, we will do everything in our power to take care of the problem.
Each review submitted enters you into a $100 gift card monthly drawing, and a $500 gift card quarterly drawing!
Comments On Jan 01, 2012:they look excellent on my rubicon, they hold up well (no dents thus far) and seem to handle just as good as the stock rims, (maybe a little better) because i have a little wider stance now.
Was this review helpful?
Comments On Dec 07, 2011:I've had these for two weeks and love them for the price. Seem to be rough and tough through mud and rocks. Thats ridding hard threw those.
Was this review helpful?


text:
|hope college > van raalte institute
The A. C. Van Raalte Institute has now been in existence for nearly seven years. It was launched on 1 January 1994 with a gift from Mrs. Elizabeth Bovenkerk Huizenga and her children, Elizabeth Huizenga Buntrock, Suzanne Huizenga Kanis, Peter H. Huizenga, Ginger Huizenga Jurries, and J. C. Huizenga. The generosity of the family has provided a solid foundation for the Institute in which twelve persons are now involved in research and writing in the field of Dutch-American studies of the nineteenth and twentieth centuries.
Four members of the Van Raalte Institute are Fellows: Dr. Jeanne M. Jacobson, Dr. James C. Kennedy, Dr. Robert P. Swierenga, and myself. Since the Van Raalte Institute is a self-sustaining program within Hope College, the generosity of the Huizenga family is indispensable to its program of research and writing in Dutch-American studies. This report will highlight the various aspects of our program in order to present the increasingly broad scope of our work.
Hope College provides us with student assistants each year. Essy Sakala, Michelle Lubbers, Vicki Dryfhout, and Ramona Fruja served us in this capacity this past year by reading microfilm of immigration records and entering information into the data bank for the continuing project under the direction of Dr. Swierenga. Ms. Karen Schakel's duties include those of administrative assistant, supervisor of students, editor, receptionist, secretary, and hostess. One quickly understands why other Institute personnel consider her indispensable to the daily functioning of the Institute.
Rev. William Buursma, Ms. Nella Kennedy, and Dr. Henry ten Hoor, all fluent in the Dutch language, provide translation services to the Institute. Ms. Simone Kennedy also served as a translator during part of the past year. Dr. E. William Kennedy joined the Van Raalte Institute this past year as a consultant. He is editing the translation of the minutes of the Holland Classis, 1858 to 1876.
From time to time, we have persons at the Institute who are involved with their own projects but do some of their work at the Institute. Our interest in their projects and the opportunity to give them workspace offers support that enables them to achieve their goals. This year Rev. Michael de Vries, recently retired pastor of the historic Pillar Christian Reformed Church of Holland, Michigan, will be in residence as he studies the first fifty years of Pillar Church, 1847-1897. The congregation was affiliated with the Reformed Church in America during much of this era but left in 1884 to unite with the Christian Reformed Church after the Masonic controversy. This congregation has a special history in the life of the Holland community because Rev. Albertus C. Van Raalte, founder of the Holland Colony, was pastor of this church from 1847 to 1867.
The Institute's translation program continues apace. Rev. Buursma and Ms. Nella Kennedy have finished the translation of the minutes of the Holland Classis from 1858 through 1876 when the clerk of the Classis began writing the minutes in English. The minutes of Holland Classis for the period of 1848 to 1858 were translated and published in 1950. The Classis during the first three decades included all the Dutch-immigrant churches in Michigan. Dr. Bill Kennedy, in his editing of these minutes, is identifying the ministers and elders and where they emigrated from in the Netherlands. Since Rev. Buursma concluded his work on the Holland Classis minutes, he is now in the process of translating the minutes of the Consistory of the Pillar Church. Ms. Kennedy, who translated the first volume of the minutes of the Classis of Wisconsin, is now working on volume three. Unfortunately, the location of volume two is unknown. These minutes are valuable because the Classis of Wisconsin included all the Dutch-immigrant churches on the west side of Lake Michigan during the nineteenth century, including the congregations not only in Wisconsin but also those in Illinois. Dr. ten Hoor is translating all Dutch documents in the some thirteen hundred files in my collection of Van Raalte papers in photocopy. We hope that this project will be completed this year. The translation projects are important because they make available to non-Dutch-speaking users more and more material. Our growing collection of translations will augment holdings in the Joint Archives of Holland, which are located in the Van Wylen Library at Hope College.
A project of the Institute that we had hoped would be finished by now is the genealogy and history of the Van Raalte family. It has proven to be a much greater project than we first anticipated. Our intention is to have the genealogy and history fully documented. Ms. Marie Zingle and Ms. Sara Simmons, a great-great-granddaughter of the Van Raaltes, have done much of the research for this important genealogy. Ms. Schakel is now doing the editorial work.
It is likely that Ms. Simmons' genealogical work prompted her to initiate a Van Raalte family reunion that took place in Holland, Michigan, during the first weekend of August 2000. Van Raalte family members from across the country who attended the four-day event included Debby Bock and her family who live in Vienna, Austria. Debby and her sister, Melissa Klomparens Ramirez, shared organizational duties with Sara. The reunion was a great success. The family appreciated the support of the Institute in photocopying all materials for mailings for the reunion. The Institute was amply rewarded for its support because a member of the family loaned the letters of Julia Gilmore Van Raalte, a daughter-in-law of Rev. Albertus and Christina Van Raalte, for copying. Some of the letters were written when Julia lived in Amelia, Virginia, in 1871 and 1872.
Please review the annual listing of publications and presentations of the Fellows of the Institute. It has been a good year and the list shows the fruit of a great deal of study and writing. There are also several works in progress. Dr. James Kennedy reports on his continuing research, done in the Netherlands last summer, on the subject of euthanasia. Dr. Swierenga's major work is his study of the Dutch on the west side of Chicago. It will be a monumental work when completed.
Dr. Jacobson has contributed to the work of the Institute through her transatlantic copy-editing of manuscripts for books published by VU Uitgeverij, Amsterdam, the Nether-lands, as well as her preparation of our annual report. One of my current projects is editing approximately one hundred letters exchanged between Rev. Van Raalte and Rev. Philip Phelps, the first president of Hope College, beginning in 1857 and continuing through 1875, the year before Van Raalte died.
Our research library continues to grow. Two major gifts of books were received this past year. Dr. Barend de Vries, our guest lecturer in the fall of 1999, sent us many works from his library, including a three-volume set, Onze Gouden Eeuw: De Republiek der Vereenigde Nederlanden in Haar Bloetijd by Dr. P. L. Muller, published in Leiden in 1896. Dr. de Vries is a native of the Netherlands, and was associated with the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank for many years. An anonymous contributor from Seattle, Washington, gave the Institute ten volumes written by various eighteenth century oude schrijvers, such as Brakel and Hellenbroek. With occasional purchases of current publications, our library becomes more useful to us for research purposes each year.
The Van Raalte Institute works closely with several organizations. We helped the Joint Archives of Holland and the Roosevelt Center in Middelburg fund the conference in honor of Dr. Swierenga in June. The director of the Joint Archives, Mr. Larry Wagenaar, funded the reprinting of the Van Raalte biography, Albertus C. Van Raalte: Dutch Leader and American Patriot, which he, Dr. Jacobson, and I published in 1996. The first printing of one thousand copies has just been exhausted, and another thousand, the second printing by Wayne State University Press, are available through the Hope College Bookstore or the Joint Archives of Holland (email: firstname.lastname@example.com).
Dr. Robert Swierenga is heading the project of the Dutch Amercan Historical Commission (of which he, Dr. James Kennedy, and I are members) to translate and publish Amster-damse Emigranten onbekende brieven uit de prairie van Iowa 1846-1873, edited and published by Dr. J. Stellingwerff in 1975, and spearheading fundraising efforts for this project. Dr. Walter Lagerwey, retired professor of Dutch at Calvin College, is doing the translation. Dr. Swierenga is also playing a key role in the rejuvenation of the Association for the Advancement of Dutch American Studies, of which he is currently president. He edited For Food and Faith: Dutch Immigration to Western Michigan, 1846-1960, a lecture series at the Holland Museum; the Institute funded half the publishing costs. The Van Raalte Institute is a vital part of the growing network of organizations promoting Dutch-American studies.
One of the highlights of the past academic year at Hope College was the inauguration of Dr. James Bultman as its eleventh president. Members of the Institute were deeply impressed by the presidential inauguration lecture given by Dr. Richard Mouw, President of Fuller Theological Seminary. He told his listeners that in preparation for his lecture he had reread the minutes of the Holland Classis from the years immediately after the founding of Holland, and found, in 1851, the "first mention of the need for a center of strong academic scholarship in this community." He spoke movingly of the importance for all colleges of maintaining a community of memory, and, for Christian colleges, of remembering their origins which spring ex corde ecclesiae -- out of the heart of the church.
As the Institute is becoming better known, we are pleased to receive more visitors each year, many of who were from the Netherlands this past year. We are always happy to serve coffee and Dutch cookies to make our visitors feel at home with us. We are also pleased to have the support of the administration of Hope College of which we are a part: Dr. James E. Bultman, president; Dr. Jacob E. Nyenhuis, provost; and Mr. Alfredo Gonzales, assistant provost. They are very considerate of our needs and support our goals. It is our distinct privilege to be a program of Hope College and experience the many benefits of the college community.
The official hours of the Institute are from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. each weekday and afternoons by appointment. Our telephone number is 616-395-7678, our e-mail address is firstname.lastname@example.com and our fax number is 616-395-7120. Institute news is available at our website: the address is http://www.hope.edu/resources/vri/
Elton J. Bruins,


text:
Today`s hearing on Young African (Yanga) appeal on their three points docked has been shifted to next Tuesday, the Tanzania Football Federation (TFF) media officer, Boniface Wambura, said yesterday.
Yanga appealed to the TFF disciplinary and reconciliation committee on the three points docked after fielding Nadir Haroub during their Vodacom Premier League match against Coastal Union in Tanga.
According to Wambura, initially the TFF disciplinary and reconciliation committee was to meet today but the hearing has been pushed back to Tuesday evening.
Haroub was red carded during his team's 3-1 loss to Azam FC but the Jangwani-based side appealed the card and used the player during their league game against the Tanga side.
Coastal Union lodged an appeal in protest for Haroub's fielding before he had ended the three-match suspension.
This is Yanga's second appeal in less than three weeks after the first was lodged to protest against heavy penalties and suspensions to their players.
Five of Yanga players, including Haroub, were booked during their match against Azam that sparkled criticism across the soccer fraternity in the country.
Should Tuesday meeting redeem the three points to Yanga the decision is likely to ignite attention of other premiership sides, Coastal Union inclusive.
Yanga is playing away tomorrow in the Premier League and they will remain with four matches to wind up the season.
Meanwhile, TFF has said 17 regions from Mainland have sent names of their champions to prepare for the coming National League Cup which is expected to kick off at three centers from April 22.
TFF media officer named the teams and their regions in brackets as Kanembwa FC (Kigoma), Forest FC of Siha (Kilimanjaro), Mighty Elephant of Songea (Ruvuma), CDA (Dodoma), Mpanda Stars (Rukwa) Kurugenzi FC from Mufindi (Iringa) and Lindi SC (Lindi)
Others are Ndanda FC (Mtwara), Mwadui FC (Shinyanga), Polisi Mara (Mara), Aston Villa (Singida) Flamingo SC (Arusha) and Majimaji FC (Tabora).
Regions which have not submitted names of their champions are Manyara, Dar es Salaam, Mwanza, Tanga, Morogoro, Coast and Kagera.


text:
Eagle 200' FT RG6 Coaxial Cable Black with Gold F Connector Installed Each End RG-6 F to F Audio Video Signal 75 Ohm Component Shielded Connector HDTV Jumper
Coaxial RG-6, 75 ohm, cable with gold "F" connector ends. UV resistant, UL listed, 60% braided. For Video and TV hookup. Shielded cable to insure maximum signal with minimum interference. Black RG6 Cable.
Retail Price: $37.65
Our Discounted Price: $24.95


text:
May 6, 2016
Chef's Requested Bacon Wrapped Filet Mignon
1 Small Pack of Sliced Mushrooms
1 Large Pack of Raw, Fresh Spinach
1 Large Vidalia Onion, if desired
Sea Salt & Pepper
Minced Garlic & Garlic Powder
Extra Virgin Olice Oil (or oil of your choice)
Unpack the two (2) Filet's and add salt and pepper to taste. Lightly coat your pan with approximately 1/2 tsp. of EVOO, add 1/2-1 tsp. of Minced Garlic, and heat to a light sizzle (approximately medium heat).
Lightly coat a large skillet with EVOO, add minced garlic to the pan as desired, and put in the spinach, mushrooms, and onion. Add salt, pepper, and garlic powder to taste. Cover and let simmer until cooked to your desire. (I prefer mine VERY done!)
Turn Filet's until cooked to your desire (I like my medium-well, which takes approximately 10-12 minutes). If you want the bacon on the sides more done, turn the Fliet's on their sides and let it cook directly on the heat.
Nutritional Information:
Makes approximately 2 servings.
Approximately 383 Calories
Approximately 28g of Protein
Approximately 6g of Sugar
Approximately 20g of Carbohydrates
Approximately 25g of Fat
Approximately 4g of Fiber
Approximately $3.90 per serving.
Click Here to access the online Public Inspection File
Viewers with disabilities can get assistance accessing this station's FCC Public Inspection File by contacting the station with the information listed below. Questions or concerns relating to the accessibility of the FCC's online public file system should be directed to the FCC at 888-225-5322, 888-835-5322 (TTY), or firstname.lastname@example.com.


text:
Larry thought it would be an interesting way to earn a little extra money.... doing work for one of the biggest online researchers in the country.
Larry told us, "I didn't think I would get rich from it. It's just a little bit here and there.
I have a friend who's done this for many years so i thought... well, you know, I can try this, too."
The letter asked Larry to take part in a secret survey.
All he had to do.... deposit a $1,550 check into his bank account, wire most of the funds to a man in chicago, evaulate the wiring process, and then keep $150.
But Larry felt uneasy as soon as he sent off the cash. His bank confirmed his fears. The check was no good so Larry was out $1,550.
He now knows better.
Larry warns, "Don't trust anything that you get on the internet, in the mail, when it looks too good to be true, it certainly is."
Larry wants others to learn from his experience.
The bank manager told him he now spends almost half of his time trying to keep customers from being taken by crooks with their phony checks.
Remember there are all kinds of schemes out there to trick you into wiring money.
So only do business with those you know and never wire money to a stranger.
KKTV firmly believes in freedom of speech for all and we are happy to provide this forum for the community to share opinions and facts. We ask that commenters keep it clean, keep it truthful, stay on topic and be responsible. Comments left here do not necessarily represent the viewpoint of KKTV 11 News.
If you believe that any of the comments on our site are inappropriate or offensive, please tell us by clicking "Report Abuse" and answering the questions that follow. We will review any reported comments promptly.powered by Disqus


text:
Moving sensitive files outside the web root
From Joomla! Documentation
Revision as of 02:17, 5 April 2011 by Chris Davenport (Talk | contribs)
This is a core hack. Files you change as described on this page will be overwritten during updates of Joomla!. For more information, see Core hack.
One challenge in Joomla! is ensuring that certain PHP files in public_html (or otherwise known as httpdocs or www depending on your server setup) containing executable code or confidential data are protected from direct Internet access.
There are various ways to protect such files, but most are not optimal. Many users and developer groups, such as Gallery2 and Apache.org strongly recommend against keeping vulnerable files and confidential data inside public_html.
The following method is one way to protect the Joomla configuration.php, perhaps the most confidential file of any Joomla! site.
Using the following method, the Joomla configuration.php file does not reside in the public_html directory but resides instead outside of (or above) the public_html directory and is much better protected from the internet access.
NOTE: The above procedure modifies core files in a Joomla install. Later Joomla upgrades, updates, re-installs etc. may remove these core modifications. Modifying core files may make the Joomla install incompatible with certain extensions.
WARNING: Do not attempt this procedure unless you understand what you are doing and are willing to possibly break your site while testing. This is not for beginners or inexperienced persons, ensure you have a back up of your site and also of the files you will be modifying before attempting this modification.
Joomla 1.6
Overriding defines.php
Starting with version 1.6, it is possible to provide a localized version of the files that reside in includes/defines.php (i.e. includes/defines.php and administrator/includes/defines.php). This makes it possible to move a variety of files outside of document root.
The actual process is quite simple, but it is advisable that you make sure you know what you're doing before proceeding.
To start, copy the file {ROOT}/includes/defines.php to {ROOT}/defines.php and the file {ROOT}/administrator/includes/defines.php to {ROOT}/administrator/defines.php.
Once you have copied the files, it is necessary to edit both new files and add the lines:
define('_JDEFINES', 1);
define('JPATH_BASE', dirname(__FILE__));
underneath the defined('_JEXEC') or die; line.
Setting the path to configuration.php
Now that you have created override files, you can edit them and provide new locations for various directories. The directory we're interested in is JPATH_CONFIGURATION. The default value is defined as: define('JPATH_CONFIGURATION', JPATH_ROOT);
To put the configuration file in another location, move the file to its new home and specify the new path. As an example, if your files were in /home/exampleuser/public_html and you wanted to put configuration.php in /home/exampleuser/configuration.php, you would change the JPATH_CONFIGURATION define line to:
define('JPATH_CONFIGURATION', '/home/exampleuser');
Make this change in both files, move the configuration.php file and you're done.
Other Possibilities
The configuration.php file isn't the only thing you can move. I have done some amount of testing and was able to successfully move the JPATH_LIBRARIES directory, the JPATH_PLUGINS directory, the JPATH_MANIFESTS directory (which holds the XML manifests for some extensions and for core updates), you can also try moving other folders for which Constants have been defined.
Joomla 1.5
1. Create a directory in your domain outside of your public_html directory. You can name it anything you want but it should reflect the site name in some way. We used the name design2-files for the directory name in this example. Note: If you have multiple Joomla installs then each Joomla install you have should have its own directory outside of public_html to contain its configuration.php file.
2) Place a copy of your current configuration.php file, completely unaltered and NOT renamed into this directory. I have permissions set at 644 on the file in this directory and the directory set to 755 permissions. Permissions of 444 on the configuration.php file are also acceptable if that is the current permissions of your configuration.php file.
3) Go to the root/includes/ directory in your Joomla install, backup the file defines.php.
4) Now open the file defines.php in your favorite editor
5) Around line 26 you will see this:
Replace it with this:
If Joomla has been installed in a subdirectory under public_html ( public_html/subdirectory/ ) then replace it with this
NOTE: The /design2-files is our example subdirectory. Replace this with the name of your subdirectory.
6) Repeat these exact same steps with the defines.php file that is located in the root/administrator/includes/ directory. If you don't do this access to your admin area will be prevented.
7) Go to the root of your installation and rename the configuration.php file to something like somefile.html while testing the modifications.
8) Using a browser, go to your website and test as many pages as you can to make certain it is working correctly.
9) When you are satisfied everything is working properly, delete the old renamed configuration.php file from the root of your Joomla installation.
10) Retest your website thoroughly to make sure everything is still working correctly.
11) Make sure you add the new directory (design2-files in our example) with the configuration.php file in it to your backup job so it doesn't get missed.
12) You can access and modify the Joomla configuration as you would normally from the Joomla administration area. This access will not create a new configuration.php file, but will modify the moved configuration.php file.


text: Technology Takes Center Stage for John Deere February 2, 2013 09:18 AM Tweet On the expo floor of Ag Connect 2013, John Deere showed how its combining machinery and technology. At the center of the exhibit, stations featuring telematics, precision ag, and technology applications had a product expert at each display. And then machinery including a combine, planter, large tractor, sprayer, and self-propelled forage harvester, flanked the technology stations. The company also had a small theatre set aside with scheduled programs focusing on maximizing machinery, using technology and their latest products. Back to news


text:
In November 2006, Alexander Litnivenko, 43, a former KGB agent who was living in London after defecting from Russia, was poisoned with polonium-210 while drinking tea at the Millenium Hotel in Grosvenor Square.
He died a slow, painful death, succumbing to the poison three weeks later, at a London hospital. Confirmation that he had been poisoned with the radioactive substance, available only from one of the world's nuclear powers, seriously damaged Britain's relationship with Russia.
Mr Litvinenko wrote a letter on his death bed directly accusing Vladimir Putin, the Russian President, of arranging to have him poisoned. Andrei Lugovoy, a former KGB agent, who was present – together with another Russian, Dmitry Kovtun – when Litvinenko drank the poisoned tea, is named by prosecutors as the principal suspect in the case. Russia has refused to send Lugovoy to Britain for questioning. Lugovoy is now an elected member of the Russian parliament. He achieved this position with the strong support of then-Prime Minister Vladimir Putin.
Alexander Litvinenko may well have been serving as an MI6 agent at the time of his death. He may have been interviewed by MI5 while on his death bed. Such possible relationships will be kept secret at the request of the British government during the forthcoming full inquest concerning the nature of his death. The Metropolitan Police Service is already fully informed about any such relationships.
Ben Emerson, Queen's Counsel for Litvinenko's widow, Marina, states that she wants to know whether her husband's death was a 'targeted assassination of a British citizen committed by agents of a foreign state in the sovereign territory of the United Kingdom. If this were proved to be the case, it would amount to state-sponsored nuclear terrorism on the streets of London.'
Vladimir Putin must be assumed innocent until he is proved guilty. That is a rule of law that sadly does not exist in Vlady's Russia. Nevertheless, when George W Bush peered into Vlady's eyes and saw a good man's soul, he may well have been unaware that Vlady was wearing contact lens. After all, W was never the brightest bulb in any room. And Vlady does not appear to be a man from whom one would ever purchase a second-hand car.
By the way, although I am English, I thankfully do not like tea, especially, if I may say so, when it is Russian- brewed. Just in case, Vlady, just in case…
Hat Tip: timesonline.co.uk December 13, 2012


text:
October 2004
by Lt. Gen. Lawrence P. Farrell, Jr., USAF (Ret)
There is good and bad news in the defense spending legislation that President Bush signed in August.
The good news is that the $416 billion approved for fiscal year 2005 covers "must-pay" bills, including a pay increase for U.S. troops and a $25 billion supplemental appropriation to address next year's essential expenses for operations in Iraq and Afghanistan.
One piece of bad news is that there are several issues that have potentially huge implications for future spending that Congress has yet to debate. Another piece of bad news is that the appropriation shows a downturn compared to a year ago. And although we will see more supplemental appropriations in 2005, one wonders if defense budgets are leveling off and headed for declines.
One reason to worry is the projected U.S. federal budget deficits over the next several years, and how these deficits might constrain defense spending. U.S. Comptroller David M. Walker articulated the problem very clearly in an article just published in National Defense. "A crunch is coming, and eventually all of government will feel its impact. Although national defense and homeland security have received generous funding in recent years, this cannot continue indefinitely. Defense budgets of the future almost certainly will be tighter," Walker wrote.
Not only will Social Security and Medicare become huge financial burdens in the years ahead, as the baby boom generation enters retirement, but the nation also is saddled by mounting war expenses. At a recent conference, Congressman John Murtha, a Pennsylvania Democrat who strongly supports defense spending, said that the defense budget, of necessity, must come down. The pressure no doubt will grow.
Although the Pentagon did receive a $25 supplemental for the war, the expectation is that more money will be needed before fiscal year 2005 ends next October. The United States is spending on average nearly $5 billion a month in Iraq, according to Pentagon estimates, likely bringing total defense spending above the $450 billion level for 2005. The Government Accountability Office also noted in a July report that fiscal year 2004 costs for the global war on terrorism will exceed previous supplemental appropriations, requiring the Defense Department to shift funds from other accounts.
The obvious prediction is a squeeze on Defense Department procurement, research and development budgets, with adverse consequences for the defense industrial base. Although procurement spending has seen growth—from $62 billion in 2002 to $81 billion in 2004—it takes a downswing in 2005, to $78 billion. But research and development accounts continue to show steady increases from $64.5 billion in 2004 to $70 billion in 2005. However, that trend could change if R&D ends up becoming a bill payer for other, more pressing needs.
In recent weeks, we have heard rumblings about cutbacks in shipbuilding programs and delays in the construction of a new aircraft carrier. Programs such as the Air Force F-22 fighter, the Joint Strike Fighter, space systems, missile defense and the Army Future Combat Systems will not be exempt from budgetary pressures. These are ominous signs that lean times are coming and tough choices are needed.
The Congressional Research Service urged lawmakers to investigate to what extent major weapon programs in all the services may need to be reined in, because of limits on overall defense spending and rapid cost growth in several big projects—the perennial "bow wave" that has been predicted for many years.
Some of these questions may be answered in the Defense Department's fiscal year 2006-2011 spending plan, to be unveiled early next year. Regardless of who wins the November election, it is fair to expect defense spending to remain under pressure, at least for the duration of the war. Current Defense Department projections show real growth of about 2 percent between 2005 and 2009, when spending could exceed $500 billion. Given budget realities, that path is far from certain.
Any administration coming into power in January will have a tough job, not just deciding how much discretionary federal spending realistically can be allocated to national defense, but also shaping future investments in military modernization.
The White House and Congress will have to make strategic decisions based on both today's and tomorrow's threats. U.S. forces, after all, continue to fight for the most part with weapons systems developed during the Reagan administration's military buildup two decades ago. It will not be long before aging airplanes, ships, tanks and other platforms will need to be replaced, despite many remarkable efforts by the services to extend the life of existing weapon systems.
Further, a number of critical issues that will affect future defense spending still remain unsolved. These issues include, among others, congressionally mandated increases to military end-strength, whether to proceed with the acquisition of a new tanker for the U.S. Air Force, industrial offsets for foreign buyers of U.S. military systems, a potential round of base closures in 2005 and several health and benefits programs for reservists and families of retirees.
Lawmakers are expected to address many of these issues when they convene for the fiscal year 2005 defense authorization conference.
In the meantime, it will be imperative to continue the discussion involving government and industry on how to move forward. The real concern is the ability of our warriors to maintain battlefield dominance. Our edge lies in three areas: high-quality personnel and training, and world-class systems. The competition within our budget between operations, recapitalization and procurement could threaten this dominance. External budget pressures can do the same. Although current events are driving our spending, our future competence and competitiveness will depend on the development and procurement of advanced technology. All of us should support careful budget choices, especially during these very demanding and challenging times.
Please e-mail your comments to email@example.com.


text: The Sac-Joaquin Section released on Saturday morning most of the times for the basketball semifinal matchups coming up next week. Tuesday night brings the Division V boys and girls semifinal action at Galt High School. Roseville's Valley Christian Academy boys, the No. 4 seed in the field faces top-seeded Victory Christian in the nightcap at 9 p.m. Division III gets to work Wednesday night at Cosumnes River College, where the No. 2 Del Oro girls face No. 3 Sacramento High at 7:30 p.m. The late game is a boys semifinal featuring No. 2 Vista del Lago against No. 6 Center. Tokay High is the venue for the Division IV semifinals, where a Colfax doubleheader is on tap. The No. 3 Lady Falcons take on No. 2 Argonaut at 4 p.m. immediately followed by the top-seeded Colfax boys team taking on No. 13 Capital Christian. The D-I and D-II girls are at UOP Wednesday night. D-II No. 4 Woodcreek faces top-seeded St. Francis at 5:30 p.m. and D-I top seed Oak Ridge faces Franklin of Elk Grove in the 9 p.m. game. The Division II boys are at Arco Arena Thursday night, where the Sierra Foothill League will be well represented. No. 6 Rocklin and No. 2 Woodcreek tip at 7:30 p.m., followed by No. 4 Oakmont against No. 1 Fairfield. Friday and Saturday will be filled with section final action at Arco Arena. All of the teams who have made it to the semifinal games have already qualified for the NorCal Regional Tournament that starts March 9.


text:
|Thread Tools
|Display Modes
i got some of this from champion via correspondence. while the email doesnt mention kentucky, i recall her saying KY was where they procured most of their chicken meal
Chicken meal is a good example. Although there are producers of chicken meal in Canada, none are capable of producing from chickens passed fit for human consumption and as such no Canadian chicken meal meets the European Union Pet Food Regulation 1774. At present, Canadian chicken meal is made with spent hens (from egg laying operations) as well as chickens that have died, but are not processed in a federally inspected facility, or were not passed as fit for human consumption by the Government of Canada.
So, while our focus is fresh and regional our primary objective is always to achieve the highest standard in nutrition, palatability and food safety. Until chicken meal from human grade chickens is available in Canada, Champion will source its chicken meal from one of 2 USA chicken processors, whose chickens and facility are USDA certified, and who have the appropriate European Union qualifications (EU 1774).
ORIJEN is made with special 'low ash' chicken meal. This ingredient is prepared by removing the bones before cooking, which creates a very high protein and low ash ingredient. The result is a moderated amount of calcium and phosphorus in the final ORIJEN kibble. There are definitely different qualities of meat meals out there, just as there are many different grades of meat for you to choose from at your local grocers. If you start with ingredients that are mostly muscle meat (as is the case with our meat meals), this results in a quality meal that is very high in protein. most of the content of our meals will be muscle meat.
Best Regards,
Customer Care
Champion Petfoods LP
p 780.939.6888
f 780.939.6858"
Scroll down on this link and read The Cat Mother. That is the woman in Australia that obtained the documents from the Aussie Government naming Griffin Industries.
ALL US Ingredients - Was on Orijen, now what?
As for the fish by-products, the link to the supplier of the fish refuse is below:
Champion Petfoods and fish "waste" (by-products)? - YorkieTalk.com Forums - Yorkshire Terrier Community
and do all US ingredient dog food exist (besides Fromm)?
One more thing I forgot I contacted Acana a few months ago (via Facebook). Did their process change/improve or is this the run around hiding the fact they use already deceased animals not fit for human consumption? sorry for being confused!
I don't believe Champion uses harmful ingredients, but the company's marketing pitch that it uses "regional Canadian ingredients" is false. Also, when it comes to fish the company makes a big deal about it coming from local fisherman but really its the skin, bones and guts from a big processor up there.
Fresh ingredients are all water but they look prominent on the label because they are allowed to list them by weight with the water content.
As for all US foods that use human grade ingredients, Dr. Tim's and Annamaet are great ones.
Fromm is ok if your stick with Gold or Classic. Those are good values.
Here's a reply from Acana after I voiced concerns from those forum posts. Still don't know what to believe when it comes to dog food companies!
There is a lot of misinformation available and unfortunately much of the information that is posted on forums and chat sites is based on misguided information and frequently will involve personal opinion rather than fact.
I have shared this information with you previously but want to reiterate that all of our meat meals are of an exacting and exclusive standard. All our meat ingredients can only be processed in facilities that are dedicated to the processing of human grade ingredients (this means that our rendering plants cannot have on their premises any part of any chicken turkey or fish that has not been passed as fit for human consumption by the Government of Canada).
Champion Petfoods receives FRESH Walleye, Lake Whitefish and Northern Pike from the Freshwater Fish Company daily. This link Orijen will take you to our website where you can find more information on this supplier, and our Freshwater Fish. Our ORIJEN diets feature up to 45% fresh meat or fish ingredients, and a minimum of 6 different FRESH meat ingredients all sourced from local trusted suppliers-ORIJEN is unmatched in the quantity, quality and variety of the Fresh meat and fish used in our diets. All of these ingredients including our fish have been passed as fit for human consumption by the CFIA and contain no by-products.
I hope that with this information you can better judge fact from fiction when reading forums and blogs. Please do write back if your have any other questions or concerns.
Well I don't know what to tell you, the information about the fish by-products comes directly from the company that sells it to Champion. It is in plain english that they threw it away before Champion contracted to buy it. Maybe Champion should ask the fish company to explain it.
This is the fish company's own words, read them carefully. The fish company calls the product "waste" and that it used to cost them money to "dispose" of it.
"We recently signed an exclusive arrangement with Alberta based
Champion Petfoods, whereby we sell all mincedthat dates back more than five years."
by-products to them and they in turn buy all the product
we have to offer. We began working with Champion in 2005 when we
sent them samples of minced by-products for testing after
it was extracted from fish during the filleting process. Prior
to sending the product to Alberta, we had been paying to
have the waste trucked to a rendering facility in Winnipeg.
After the samples were tested by Champion, a product was
developed that met their high quality specifications.
This business brings in several hundred thousand dollars
in revenue for a product that previously cost us money to
dispose of – and we're thrilled to be building on a relationship
As for the chicken meal, you notice that they didn't dispute that it comes from the US, they just said it was human grade. Griffin Industries is named in official government documents.
How could it be personal opinion, the company's own person wrote the letter saying the chicken comes from the US.
Last edited by WasChampionFan; 12-24-2012 at 09:56 PM.
|Thread Tools
|Display Modes
Linear Mode


text:
I've been tagged! The lovely Jeanette Hornby (www.jeanettehornby.com.au) has nominated me to be part of the Next Big Thing blog hop. Thanks Jeanette! And I thoroughly recommend that you all go and check out her blog at http://jeanettehornbybooks.blogspot.com.au – but be warned, it contains adult content so if you're not comfortable with that then maybe just look at the main website.
The rules are these: Answer ten questions about your WIP and then tag five other bloggers to do the same. *wipes brow* Right. Here goes!
- What is the working title of your book?
You know, this is a harder question than it should be. I was working with Echoes of Venice for a long time, but it sounds a lot more syrupy than the book actually is. Something to do with Venice, I'll say that much. That city has an important role in the story.
- Where did the idea come from for your book?
A competition I saw advertised in a newspaper, which for some reason just put a scene in my head. I tweaked the circumstances a little and voila! A story came out.
- What genre does it fall under?
Contemporary romance / chick lit. To be honest, I will probably give it a final placement within one of those when I've done the final editing and not before.
- Which actors would you choose to play your characters in a movie rendition?
In my mind I've been using Brad Pitt and Kate Winslet. My thing, though, is not to describe my characters too much so that the reader can draw their own pictures in their heads of them. After all, everyone has a different idea of what makes someone attractive.
- What is the one-sentence synopsis of your book?
Now you've got me. Again, this was something I was going to work on more during the editing process. How about, two people who have vowed never to see each other again are thrown together by circumstance and must deal with what that means to their lives.
- Will your book be self-published or represented by an agency?
I won't lie, I'd like an agent. However, I'm open to whatever life throws at me. In other words, I'll play that one by ear.
- How long did it take to write the first draft of your book?
Too long! Over two years. In my defence, I did scrap most of what I'd written half way through and restructure the whole thing. But yeah, just over two years. Sigh.
- What other books would you compare your story to within this genre?
Another good question. Maybe something like Jill Mansell's Sheer Mischief, if I have to name one. (Serves me right for doing this on a Monday morning when my brain is still in weekend mode.)
- Who or what inspired you to write this book?
Like I said, I saw an ad in the newspaper and it just got my mind whirring. I was, I think, just ready for a new challenge and this fit the bill perfectly.
- What else about the book might piqué the reader's interest?
Snappy one-liners and endless suspense! Okay, maybe not the endless suspense, but at least a bit of it, and enough confusion and frustration to last anyone a lifetime. This is a book that I wanted to read, but I couldn't find it out there, so I wrote it instead. I just hope that other people want to read it as well.
Bloggers I'm tagging to be the Next Big Thing themselves:
Margaret Lynette Sharp
Adam Collings
Rebecca Berto (Novel Girl)
Tracey Baptiste
Please go and check out all their blogs because they are definitely worth reading. And who knows – they really could be the Next Big Thing. They certainly deserve to be.
Related articles
- The Next Big Thing? (familyandfaithmatters.wordpress.com)
- The Next Big Thing – My Turn (ellenvgregory.com)
- The Next Big Thing (garciaandwalkon.me)
- The Next Big Thing (annettesthomson.com)
- The Next Big Thing Blog Hop (thornynotprickly.wordpress.com)


text:
From: CA, United States
Genre: Pop, Adult Contemporary, Independent
Join over 800,000 Fans on
Facebook: bit.ly/LikeANV
Twitter: bit.ly/FollowANV
A Nice Vibe is a new, Grammy-nominated, independent pop recording artist based in the beautiful and romantic city of San Francisco, California.
A Nice Vibe features the original piano music of singer/songwriter Greg Charles, who also performs all vocals and instruments on the recordings. With catchy melodies and smooth harmonies, A Nice Vibe songs feature emotional lyrics that capture the passion and intensity of romance.…