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The Concord University Board of Governors voted Thursday to increase tuition and room and board rates for students while maintaining the school's financial situation is not as dire as "it has been categorized."
The board voted to raise tuition for students by 5 percent — roughly $143 per term per student — and also increased costs for living on campus as well as campus meals by 1.75 percent or $65 per term for full-time and in-state students
During a meeting of the board in Marsh Hall, Dr. Chuck Becker, vice president for business and finance at the institution, said students were only being charged $0.20 for every $1 the university had cut from its budget.
Becker told the board the university had lost $3.5 million in state funding due to reductions in appropriations for the 2014-2015 fiscal year. As a result, Becker said the university's finance and facilities committee had made $2.8 million in cuts at the university and was looking to raise additional funds by increasing tuition and room and board costs.
"It's not nearly as dramatic or draconian as you think," Becker said. "It seems like a lot of money, but when you see the overall budget it's not."
Board Vice-Chair Lane Bailey, who joined the meeting via phone, said he felt the increase was necessary but should not be done lightly.
"I think the fact that we are raising tuition less than other institutions shouldn't be something that gives us too much satisfaction," Bailey said. "Tuition is stagnant or dropping, gifts to the university are dropping and we are raising tuition. There are huge challenges we face in this vote and others down the road."
The board of governor's also voted to form an audit committee for the university given recent financial concerns. Board Member David Barnette said an audit committee would help look into budget issues.
"There has not be a mechanism to look into issues such as those recently raised in the Bluefield Daily Telegraph," Barnette said. "That is not something the financial committee can do. The job of the audit committee will be to look into these issues and address them and report back. Almost all non-profits, organizations and universities have these audit committees. We are just a little behind on that."
Becker said the school's financial situation has been of concern to many both on and off campus.
"There has been a lot of conversation and justifiably so," Becker said. "They see the voids and wonder why we aren't spending our money here or why we aren't spending it there. Some people get the idea that these things have crept up on us, which is not true. We don't have a lot of cash but we have enough to operate on. People have opinions and I don't want to tell people they are worrying about nothing. However, it is not as bad as it has been categorized.
Becker said infrastructure needs, declines in enrollment in retention, declines in alumni gifts and donations, and the loss of state and federal funding have all negatively impacted the school's budget in recent years. However, he said this is a situation many universities and colleges are facing.
"We are not unique in the landscape of higher education as far as finances," he said. "Our revenues are down, but our expenses are down. This is the point of the year where the budget is the tightest. This is time of the year where we have to tighten the belt and we are doing so."
Becker suggested the university narrow its strategic plan and "quit trying to be too many things to too many people," but he also said the university's various departments had been willing to work with the budget committee on making necessary cuts.
Concord Athletics Director Kevin Garrett said his department has been conservative in their spending during the past few years.
"This situation out there a couple of weeks ago involved information released to the press and to the Bluefield Daily Telegraph," Garrett said. "This information was inaccurate and incomplete. I want the board to be aware of the budget."
Garrett said in 2010 the athletic department returned $44,000 to the university and came in 4 percent under budget, in 2011 returned $75,000 to the board and came in 2 percent under budget and in 2012 came in 2 percent under budget returning $74,000 to the university.
"My coaches have been great stewards of the budget," he said. "What we are spending our budget on is well worth the investment."
Garrett also noted that a recent law has required coaches who teach less than 50 percent of the time to be moved out of the faculty classification and into the non-classified employees classification, shifting numbers in the budget.
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JOHNSTOWN — DRZAL – Anna K., 90, Johnstown, died Dec. 11, 2012, at Presbyterian Home of Johnstown. Born March 12, 1922, in Jenners, daughter of John and Mary A. (Olszewski) Hebda. Preceded in death by parents; husband, Walter J. Drzal; sisters, Helen Tomera, Nellie Hyland and Geneieve Wallet; and brothers, John, Henry, Ted and Joseph Hebda. Survived by children, Mary Ann, married to Charles K. Rager Sr., Johnstown; Walter A., married to the former Josephine Blasko, Windber; and Joseph, married to the former Rosemary Pfeil, Johnstown. Also survived by eight grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Sister of Mary Jane Kozak, Jerome; and Florence Slezak, Johnstown. Retired cook from Riverside Markets in Johnstown. Member of Resurrection Parish, where funeral Mass will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, the Rev. Alan Thomas. Committal, St. Casimir Cemetery. Friends received from 2 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Francis G. Ozog Funeral Home Inc., Broad Street. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Presbyterian Home of Johnstown or Resurrection Parish in memory of Anna Drzal. Condolences may be sent to ozogfh.com.

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The owner of two Thomas Drug Stores in Thomasville — and a third about to open in Boston — also owns the South Carolina pharmacy where he began working at age 14.
Vance Wall, owner of Advanced Medical Group, LLC, at Suwanee, doing business as Thomas Drug Stores and Langley Drug Co., bought Thomasville's two Thomas Drug Stores in December 2011.
The projected opening date for the Boston Thomas Drug Store — and an adjacent clinic — is Monday.
Wall, a Duluth resident, was delivering newspapers as a boy in Langley, S.C., and performing janitorial work at a church, when the owner of the Langley pharmacy offered him a job.
Wall retained the church job and went to work at the pharmacy. He worked the soda fountain, cleaned floors and swept the parking lot. He later graduated from pharmacy school and purchased the Langley store.
The Boston store will be at 118 N. Main St., the site of a former pharmacy. The store will accept various insurance plans.
"We're trying revive it," Wall explained.
Harold Thomaston will be the pharmacist, with Renarda Jones as a pharmacy tech.
Dr. Jonathan Williams, a Thomasville physician and co-owner of the clinic, will see patients periodically. The physician's training is in emergency medicine.
"We're going to offer all medical services," Williams said. Clinic personnel will be available for sports and school physicals, treatment of minor injuries and will offer all vaccines.
Michael Forehand, a nurse practitioner, will be at the general-medicine facility full time. Treasure Payne, a physician assistant, will be part time.
The clinic will accept all types of insurance and use a sliding scale for payment by those who do not have insurance.
"We're really excited about it," Williams explained.
The full-service pharmacy and clinic will be open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Thursday.
On Friday afternoons, Thomas Drug Stores in Thomasville will deliver to Boston customers.
Boston Mayor Danny Groover said the pharmacy and clinic will provide services in Boston for people who do not have transportation to Thomasville.
"It's just going to be wonderful," Groover said. " ... It is something that is very much needed."
Dr. Homer Pankey, retired Thomas University president, has been a catalyst behind the pharmacy and clinic locating in Boston.
"It seems like a natural marriage," said Pankey, adding that clinic was scheduled to open. Wall soon entered the Boston scene, Pankey added.
The pharmacy and clinic have been renovated.
"Everything is spotless and perfect," Pankey said.
In Thomasville, the Gordon Avenue Thomas Drug Store has undergone an "extreme makeover," Wall said.
A restoration project will get under way at the downtown Thomas Drug Store, Georgia's oldest drug store, including exposing more of the mosaic, blue-and-white tile floor.
Having grown up in a small town, Wall has an affection for such places.
"People know and help each other," he explained.
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The Long Valley community came together again to support one of its own on Sunday afternoon, enjoying the Festival of Hope at Ort Farms.
The festival was a benefit for Glenn Lightner, a 13-year-old Long Valley resident who has been battling brain cancer since 2007.
Proceeds from the event topped $11,400, according to one of the event's coordinators, Leanne Ajbuszyc. Approximately 300 attendees dropped in and out of the live entertainment event as the day went on, Ajbuszyc said, and was aided by nearly 100 volunteers.
Bands from the area kept live music playing throughout the five hour day and local restaurants offered discounted food.
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'East Australian Currents' series, Snapper Rocks (Coolangatta) QLD 2006. This is my favorite of any picture I've ever taken.
"Being out there... it's... it's an experience I can't really explain. I 'see' the waves. I didn't always; it's something that happened because I was out here so much. I feel it. You know how you go in the water for long enough, and then you leave, and you can feel the ocean still pushing you back and forth, even when you're back in your apartment a day later? It's like that, but on a surreal level, I think. I've been here so long, and now the waves push me, all the time, in the way that I am. I belong here... this is me." (Interview in Sydney)*This photo was the winner of PhotoFriday's 'Big and Small' Noteworthy. Thanks so much for voting for it! Throughout the expansion of VisualNative this is still my favorite photo of all.
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Did you know that help raises funds for more than just Libertyville Civic Center Foundation?
, but it also raised $5,000 for each of the three civic groups that helped run the festival.
Each civic group put in about 400 hours of volunteering to plan, organize and run the four-day festival, according to Anne Carlino, director of Libertyville Civic Center Foundation.
History of Libertyville Civic Center Foundation
Back in the 1960s, Libertyville Days Festival was taken over by civic groups in the community and festival proceeds were divided among the groups, according to Carlino.
In the late '80s, the three main civic groups that ran — the Libertyville Lions Club, Knights of Columbus and Libertyville Junior Woman's Club — decided that they needed a permanent place to host meetings and events.
"They were already working together in the festival environment, so they decided instead of the proceeds being divided amongst the groups, to hold back some of the proceeds into an account that would be utilized toward the purchase of a building," Carlino said.
The building that houses , 135 W. Church St., was built in 1935 and served as a post office until 1992. When the post office decided it was moving in the early '90s, the civic groups focused on obtaining the building.
"The civic groups approached the village and said if you were to buy the building, then we would form a foundation to operate and manage it, and that's how the foundation was formed," Carlino said. "The village contributed by purchasing the building, the clubs contributed by renovating the building."
also contributed by awarding the foundation grant money to use for the building.
Since opened in 1993, the proceeds from have been shared between Libertyville Civic Center Foundation, Libertyville Lions Club, Knights of Columbus and Libertyville Junior Woman's Club.
The foundation receives a larger portion to help cover the cost of maintaining the center, and whatever remains is divided among the other civic groups.
Carlino says festival proceeds vary from year to year and they were glad that this year's festival was able to raise some funds for the foundation and civic groups.
Helping the Hearing-, Visual-Impaired With Equipment
For the Libertyville Lions Club, the proceeds will be used to help pay for eye glasses, eye exams, hearing aids and equipment for people, according to Dan Kniola with Libertyville Lions Club.
"Our goal is to help vision and hearing impaired, because we believe nobody should be blind or not hearing if we have the remedy," Kniola said.
This year, the club shared its proceeds with the Vernon Hills Lions Club, which also helped at the festival.
"It's very expensive to run a carnival, and margins are tight; one bad-weather day could diminish funds," Kniola said. "In the past two to three years we didn't even take the $5,000 because we have to invest in the Civic Center."
Offering Food Baskets to Those in Need
The Knights of Columbus typically puts festival proceeds into its regular funds and uses it for items such as food baskets or replacing items as needed for the nativity scene the group puts in Cook Memorial Park annually, according to John Sullivan, treasurer for Knights of Columbus.
"We donate food baskets during Easter, Thanksgiving and Christmas to local charities," Sullivan said.
Awarding Grants, Scholarships to Women
Libertyville Junior Woman's Club uses the proceeds to benefit charitable organizations.
"Our proceeds from the festival go primarily toward grants to various Lake County charitable organizations, and to fund two scholarships," said Jessica Brown, of the Libertyville Junior Woman's Club.
Every two years, the club awards grants of a few hundred dollars each to around 15 local organizations. And any charitable organization is welcome to submit an application for the grant, according to Brown.
"In the past, some of the groups we've supported include , The Lake County Haven, YWCA of Lake County, and Willow House," Brown said.
The club also sponsors two scholarships annually for local women. One is given to a high school senior from Libertyville, Vernon Hills or Carmel High School. The other is awarded to a working mother who also is pursuing post-secondary education, according to Brown.
"Our role in Libertyville Days is such a wonderful opportunity for us; we are all able to be a part of a much-loved community event, and doing so enables us to support worthy causes and individuals in Libertyville and beyond," Brown said.


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5 Days & Counting- The Accessories
Absolutely obsessed with this ring bearer pillow from Kirsten Kuehn Designs. My girlfriend got me a little vanity tray with my new initals – CLC <3
DIY- Vintage inspired Gold Books
I wanted the decor of the wedding be inspired by 2 things- Vintage pieces from the past and Love stories. And since I love all things GOLD…. my planner & florist came up with a brilliant idea! Spray painting vintage love story books in gold!!! I mean way to combine all 3 obsessions of mine together!
In this episode my florist Shawna Yamomoto and I show you guys how to DIY & transform average old books that you already have in your home to vintage inspired peices of art!! We will be using these golden books as one of the main decor elements of the wedding, but they are also great accent pieces to have in your home!!! I'll surely be taking all of these golden books home with me once the wedding is done! ENJOY!!!
Find some old books that need some lovin'!! They can be books that are just laying around in the house. Some of these books I found for less than 50 cents at a garage sale! SCORE! It's all about recycling!!!
Make sure to protect yourself with goggles & masks! Spray paint can be VERY VERY strong!!!
I personally love books with a bit of texture & etching!
FYI – the HUGE "Call of The Wind" & "Treasure Island" books are faux books! They look like books but they are actually boxes/container that has the etching of the title!
And heres the final result!!!
Love how they look when they are all lined up & stacked together!
Have fun & Stay Chic <3
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The Wedding Dress – The Perfect Fit
In the previous episode we sat down for my wedding dress consultation, but now comes the fun part- Trying on THE dreses!!!! Join my bridesmaid Sara & I as we take you inside the dressing room for an intimate look into my dress appointment!
The great thing about R-mine bridal is that we get to pick & choose different elements of different dresses to create an amazing & unique dress! Stay tuned for tomorrow's episode to see the making of my dress of my dreams!!!
Which dress/silhouette did you like the best???
The Wedding Dress- Going Custom
First off, I think wedding planing has officially taken a toll on me…I just realized how exhausted & tired I looked in this video! It's a little over 2 weeks before the wedding, and I think it's time to lay off on the caffeine & get some good solid rest!!
ANYWAYS in this episode I FINALLY start searching for my wedding dress!!!! My bridesmaid Sara & I went to go visit a bridal boutique in Studio City called R-mine Bridal.
R-mine is known for their collection of classic yet cutting edge gowns that they customize indiidually for their clients…making a gown truly one of a kind! All of R-Mine gowns are handmade in the boutique using the highest quality of silk fabrics, laces and beadings.
We decided to divide the wedding dress episode into 3 parts because theres so much that goes into finding your dream dress! Heres a little peek in some of the dresses that I tried on….. Stay tuned for the tomorrow's episode where I actually try on these GORGEOUS dresses!!!!
Decor Details- Help Me Pick Out My Tableware
As you girls know by now I love ALL things GOLD! Since most of the colors in the wedding will be soft & muted I wanted to accent the wedding in gold.
I love all 3 of the tableware above, which one do you think I should go with???
A beautiful wedding comes down to the smallest details such as the silverware. Again, I wanted to accent all the decor in gold even the silverware!! Do you guys like the gold vintage or classic silverware??
Let me know in the comments below which table tableware you think I should go with and which silverware that would go with that best!!!
Thanks for helping me out & being a part of this process!!!
Our Engagement Shoot
25 Days & Counting- A Peek into our Engagement Shoot
Wanted to get the full engagement session post up by today, but here's a little peek into the shoot as I continue to sort thru the hundreds of amazing images from Jana Williams photography + Firefly Events!
There's something incredibly beautiful & romantic about black & white photos.
Cant wait to share with you guys the rest tomorrow!!
Have a lovely evening!
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Bridal Shower part 2- Girlfriends + Gifts
I was highly convinced that emotions wouldn't hit me until I walked down the aisle. BUT as soon as I walked into a room filled with my family, sister, & of course my girlfriends that I love most …I immediately started tearing up. It's moments like these that remind me of how blessed I am. My girlfriends showered me with lots & lots of gifts, but most importantly words of encouragement for the next chapter in my life…..


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Informatics Institute of Technology (IIT) in seeking for excellence in research this year has been recognised in international forums in countries spanning 3 continents, namely, the Netherlands, India, China and USA. The research work has been carried out as part of the final year projects on the BEng. (Hons) Software Engineering Degree Programme conducted by IIT in collaboration with University of Westminster, UK. The research environment created at IIT has been able to facilitate students to reach international recognition at several conference forums of high repute.
IIT has opened a window of opportunity to increase the research capacity of students in the areas of artificial intelligence, HCI Robotics and several other related areas. This year's acceptance of final year research papers began with Sheran Corera, who represented Sri Lanka at 'Chi Sparks 2011' held in Arnhem, the Netherlands. The title of his research paper was "Capturing Hand Gesture Movement: A Survey on Tools, Techniques and Logical Considerations". The theme of the conference was 'HCI research, innovation and implementation' and was organized by Chi Nederland, the Dutch local chapter of the ACM Special Interest Group on Human-Computer Interaction. The paper which he presented at the conference was in relation to research conducted on gesture based interaction with computers for educational and recreational purposes.
Sheran's paper was selected from among a significant number of submissions from across the world and he was the youngest speaker at the conference. He had the added distinction of being the only undergraduate speaker and the only individual to represent Asia. All the other presenters at this conference were graduates or PhD holders. Needless to say that to stand up before such an audience and hold his head high was admirable.
The second conference was on Computer Vision and Robotics which is one of the most challenging areas of the 21st century. The International Conference on Computational Vision and Robotics (ICCVR- 2011), Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India provided a forum for the presentation of new research results and the demonstration of new systems and techniques in the above mentioned area. The conference brought together developers, users, academics and researchers in this area and the business community for sharing and exploring new areas of research and development and also to discuss emerging issues facing business organisations in the knowledge economy.
Dilushinie De Silva presented her research, "Review on Sign Language Recognition Methods for Supporting Communication between Deaf and Non-deaf", along with her two other friends Thayine Kugamoorthy and Gamitha Munasinghe presenting "Review on Human Computer Interaction Methods for a Virtual Jewellery Decider "and "GeoTips-An Enhanced Mobile Search Application", respectively. Here again they were still undergraduates at the time of presenting the papers.
Achala Aponso and Sandun Perera are two other graduates of IIT whose papers have been accepted for presentation and publication at the Second International Conference of Soft Computing and Pattern Recognition (SoCPaR 2011) held at Dalian, China from October 14 to 16, 2011. Their papers will be published in the conference proceedings of the IEEE.
Their projects respectively are a "Review on State of Art Image Enhancement and Restoration Methods for a Vision Based Driver Assistance System with De-weathering" and "Smart-PIVO System- Personal Image and Video Organizer with Person- Based Navigation".
SoCPaR 2011 was organized to bring together worldwide leading researchers and practitioners interested in advancing the state of the art in Soft Computing and Pattern Recognition, for exchanging knowledge that encompasses a broad range of disciplines among various distinct communities. The theme for this conference was focused on "Innovating and Inspiring Soft Computing and Intelligent Pattern Recognition". The two students presented their papers among a panel of prestigious presenters which includes Prof. Henri Prade and Prof. Francesco Marcelloni.
The Fourth conference to which IIT students contributed is The 2nd AMA (American Medical Association) IEEE Medical Technology Conference held in Boston,MA, USA.
The conference is organised to aid the Healthcare sector, a discipline at the intersection of information and computer science, engineering, and healthcare. The conference is expected to examine resources, devices and methods required to optimize the acquisition, storage, retrieval, display, and use of information in health and biomedicine including healthcare informatics applications such as clinical decision support.
Iranda Hewawitharane is the only Sri Lankan student to be chosen for this prestigious conference. Outside the conference rooms, attendees start to network with other researchers and enhanced their own understanding of their research areas. In addition of course IIT becomes a valued entity outside of Sri Lanka.
Participating in these conferences not only gives a real-life opportunity, where students can share their ideas related to the conference theme. It also provides an enriching environment to collaborate with other researchers to explore a topic and share information. The conference encourages stimulating conversations, life-long learning and adds to professional development. IIT has always been in the forefront of encouraging final year students to take their final year projects to much greater academic heights rather than it being a mantel piece on the library shelf. This year has been a very rewarding and successful year for IIT in the field of research activity and we hope to take it to greater heights in the years to come.


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The South Huntington school district has narrowed its superintendent search to two finalists — one being Jacqueline Harris, the current superintendent of student services.
At a meet the candidates forum Thursday at the , school board trustee Ed Nitkewicz, up for re-election, made the announcement when asked if any safeguards are in place in the search for the best possible replacement for outgoing superintendent Thomas Shea.
Nitkewicz said school board members recently met with 12 candidates over the course of two days.
"Where we are at now is we have two finalists and I'm privileged to say that one of the finalists is sitting in this room ... Jackie Harris," said Nitkewicz, at the NAACP-sponsored event.
Harris has helped reshape special education in South Huntington, according to Nitkewicz.
"Jackie Harris is not a finalist because she is black," said Nitkewicz. "Jackie Harris is a finalist because she is an outstanding educator."
The name of the other finalist was not given. School board president Jim Kaden told Patch an announcement will be made next week regarding the final choice.
Shea announced in September that he planned to retire after 14 years in the district. He has served as superintendent since 2003.


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- 1 15 oz can of quartered artichoke hearts
- 4 oz fresh mushrooms
- 1/4 cup of cooked bacon
- 8 oz shredded Italian blend cheese
- 1 jar Alfredo sauce
- 1/4 tsp pepper
Chop chicken into bite-size pieces. Coarsely chop the baby spinach and artichoke hearts. Crumble your bacon into small pieces.
Add the chicken, spinach, artichokes, bacon, mushrooms and 1 cup of cheese to a large bowl. Blend the ingredients together and set aside.
Spread a thin layer of Alfredo sauce across the bottom of your 2-quart casserole dish. Add a layer of ravioli, just enough to cover the Alfredo sauce. Pour a thin layer of the chicken mixture on top of the ravioli.
Repeat the layers until you run out of ingredients. On the top layer, pour the remaining Alfredo sauce. Sprinkle some cheese and pepper to finish it off.
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Hopefully a few of you are familiar with the online video segments that Ben Enos and myself are doing for our prep football coverage on the Web. It's called Two Geeks and a Pigskin and we're doing our best to bring you prep football insight while having as much fun as possible.
We know that some of you are watching it, and we're eager to find out if you're enjoying it. And if you haven't seen an episode yet, well, we'd like to fix that.
Here are the first four installments.
Week Zero: Our introductory piece, shot in the CCT photo studio, Ben is ridiculed for being a member of his high school debate team.
Week One: Ben has fun mocking me during a KICU Sports Focus taping, also Ben gets revenge by dragging out an incriminating photo from my high school days.
Week Two: Shot at the Bryson residence, we debut the Gummi Gridiron and one of my cats makes a cameo appearance.
Week Three: Our most recent edition, released today (9/20). We shoot at Selix Tuxedo rental where I prepare for my wedding on Saturday.
New segments should be released each Thursday, building to Friday night football. We're eager to hear your encouragement, suggestions or general gripes. We've actually started our own Geek email address. You can send us your thoughts by at: email@example.com
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Day One
A Novel
Nate Kenyon
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WHEN HE OPENED HIS EYES, John Hawke was immediately aware of two things: His alarm hadn't gone off. And there was something in the room with him.
Remnants of the dream still clung like shedding skin; something multi-tentacled and metallic wrapped around his son, slipping across his chest and slithering around his throat. It left Hawke shaky and tight, a knot in his neck and an ache near the base of his skull.
The sound came again, a click and hiss like the warning of an animal crouched in the dark.
The sense of danger faded with the dream, and he sat up, rubbing at his neck. An alien creature had not invaded after all. The radiators in the building were part of a forced hot-water, gravity-fed system, ancient and very noisy. They had come on for the first time last night with the cooler fall temperatures, moving trapped air pockets from one place to another. The maintenance company would have to bleed them, but he knew from experience that a system that old would let the air back in again, one bubble at a time.
The feeling that something was wrong remained with him.
Hawke stood and went to the window, cracking the heavy drapes. Early morning sunlight sliced directly through swirling dust motes, burying itself like shards of glass in his skull. A muttered curse came from the bed as his wife turned over within the tangled sheets, away from him, and he closed the drapes again, making his way through the dark to where she lay. The air felt thick enough to push through as he relived every word they had said to each other the night before, every expression on her face. He'd said things he shouldn't have. It was part of this unsettled feeling, most likely. Part of a much larger, much more terrifying feeling of emptiness, uncertainty and shame.
A fresh pang of regret washed over him. He'd always been too focused, too fanatical in his passion for uncovering secrets. It had gotten him into trouble ever since he was a boy. He could see a vision of the truth so clearly, it tended to cloud over everything else. But the vision of his own success, the other thing he'd cultivated, had veered off track. And he didn't know exactly how to fix it.
He smelled the musk and sweat of sleep, reached out to touch his wife and hesitated, hand above her hip. Touching her would lead to a rekindling of emotions, both good and bad. He would have to make a choice between apology and furthering the argument. But he was going to be late. He'd never been one to keep traditional hours, but his most recent project was different, and included rising at 6:00 A.M. like any of the other countless thousands who commuted into New York City every day. He'd been going in faithfully for a week now. It was his chance to make things right again and put his life back on track, and he couldn't screw it up.
He thought of the slight swell of Robin's belly under the sheet.
Almost three months gone.
She had another ultrasound scheduled in a few days to update them on the bleeding. They would find out the sex before long, assuming everything went well. She thought it was a girl. As hard as he tried, he couldn't picture a face.
It was cold in the room, and he pulled the blanket up over Robin's shoulders, then stood again and walked through the gloom to the bathroom, passing Thomas's room where the boy still lay sleeping.
* * *
The shower was ice-cold. Hawke gasped through it like a man doing penance, fingers splayed across grout between tiles that had yellowed with age, the stinging spray needling his skin as he cursed the old building and its useless super who was probably still sleeping one off. They had moved into the apartment shortly after Thomas was born. The place reminded Hawke of the ancient, peeling Victorian he'd lived in with his parents until he was fourteen and they'd been forced to move to a smaller place, when his father's latest book had failed and the man had started drinking more heavily. The Victorian contained some of Hawke's better memories of childhood, tainted as they were by what followed.
Robin had loved this place at first; she talked about the charm and ambiance and history. But that was before they met Lowry. Their neighbor across the hall was a huge problem. It was like saying,
Other than the toxic mold, the place is great.
You couldn't separate the two.
The thought made Hawke's mood grow even darker. He emerged from the shower pink and shivering. At the sink, his electric razor nicked his chin enough to bleed. By the time he emerged from the bathroom in boxer shorts and T-shirt, wide-awake and buzzing like an angry hornet, he could hear the muted sounds of a nature program from the living room. He took a few deep breaths, caught a glimpse of his son's head over the top of the couch, reached over and tousled it gently. No good to let the day get to him like this. Thomas glanced up, mouth full of waffle, and returned to the TV program where an African leopard stalked a young antelope through thick stalks of dead grass. In some ways, Thomas seemed younger than his years; in other ways, far older. He didn't like regular kid shows, insisted on Discovery or National Geographic. He had a stuffed toy lion with a wild mane of fur that he carried everywhere, and it was propped next to Lego big blocks lined up on the coffee table in neat rows, exactly four of the same color to each tower, identically spaced. But he'd rather be playing with his father's iPad, Hawke thought. Thomas was already a tech guru. He was curious in a detached, slightly clinical way; he seemed to interact better with machines than people.
Robin was in the kitchen in her robe, her dark curls cascading around a pretty face puffy with sleep, a cup of decaf in her hand. She hadn't made anything for him, a definite sign that she was still angry.
"The coffeemaker's not working right," she said. "It's too bitter."
The kitchen was nothing more than a narrow aisle, open to the living room and separated by a bar-height counter with stools. "I'll take a look when I get home," Hawke said. His bottle and glass from the night before were still sitting out. He slipped past her, took the glass and rinsed it in the sink, then put the empty bottle in the recycling bin and grabbed an energy bar from the cabinet.
"We can't afford a new one—"
we can't afford it," he said. "I said I'll figure it out."
Silence hung between them. The overhead lights flickered as if in response. His wife glanced up at them and put her cup on the counter, tightened the belt on her robe and hugged her belly.
"Lowry yelled at Thomas again yesterday in the hallway, when we went to the store," she said. "He was complaining about something, I don't know, the TV up too loud, whatever. He's like one of those little nippy dogs."
"I'll talk to him."
"You know how sensitive Thomas is, John. It hurts him, even if he won't talk about it."
Hawke nodded. Thomas rarely spoke at all anymore. Robin had started worrying about an autism spectrum disorder.
Give him more time, he'll be fine,
Hawke had kept insisting. But Thomas was almost three, and that argument wasn't working as well now. Hawke hadn't said anything to Robin, but lately he had started wondering whether his own father had had a touch of whatever genetic mutation would lead to something like this. It made some sense. The code of who you would become was imprinted in your DNA, the building blocks of life. You couldn't escape it, no matter how hard you tried.
Hawke's head was pounding. Parts of the dream came back to him, and he remembered metallic tentacles snaking down from the sky.
He gave Robin a kiss on the cheek, but she remained cool, her muscles tense. He let his lips linger just a moment, breathing her in, a scent of coffee and skin lotion and hair conditioner.
"I'm late. Gotta run. We'll talk later, okay?"
She nodded, and the look on her face softened for a moment. She was giving him an opening, letting him back in, and the entire world seemed to cave in on him. He was no good at this, never had been.
I'm sorry,
he thought, but didn't say it.
It was one of the many things he would regret.
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By Jessica Borders
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Sowers Pre-Owned Auto Sales in Fairmont has "opened back up full force" with the return of owner Frank Sowers.
Sowers, a Fairmont native, started the business on Gaston Avenue in 2001. After operating at that location for two years, Sowers Pre-Owned Auto Sales moved to a new building at 501 Merchant St. across from Auto Zone, which has been its home for about 10 years now.
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The business is all about quality and takes pride in the clean, low-mileage vehicles on its lot. All of the vehicles are locally serviced, and most of them are under factory warranty, Sowers said.
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They also try to make some older models available in order to meet customers' needs. In addition, the business buys a lot of vehicles from the general public.
Sowers has been in the automobile industry for more than 30 years. He said he's always been interested in cars and knew this was the type of work he wanted to do for a living.
"I was around cars all my life," he said.
For 20 years, he worked at Wilson Ford in White Hall, starting in the sales department. Before leaving and going out on his own, he was a used car manager at the dealership.
"I really enjoy the business," he said. "I feel that I'm a people person."
He said he likes interacting with customers and is especially fond of the pre-owned segment of the car business, which has been his specialty.
Sowers Pre-Owned Auto Sales is open 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday and by appointment.
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With the regular season all but over and seeding locked in, the District 4 playoff schedule was announced on Sunday afternoon.
A total of 20 area teams on both the boys and girls side made it into the District 4 playoffs and will look to advance starting with the first set of games on Tuesday.
On the boys side in the Class A field, Lourdes earned a No. 3 seed and plays No. 6 Sayre on Thursday at Montoursville. Lourdes has been led this season by Zach Oquendo's 270 points and Matt Savitski's 232. The top three teams from the Class A field advance to the PIAA state tournament.
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No. 4 East Juniata earned a bye into the next round and faces No. 5 Towanda. Nick Lorenz leads the area in points per game with 21.3 -- the only area player averaging over 20 ppg -- and 425 total points with the Tigers. Bailey Coder is averaging 12.3 as well for East Juniata.
The top three finishers in the Class AA field advance into the PIAA state tournament.
The Class AAA field looks to have some of the more intriguing match ups on the boys side. No. 4 Shikellamy will face No. 5 Mifflinburg, a familiar HAC-I foe, on Friday at Milton. The Tyler brothers -- Ernie and C.J. -- have been playing solid all season for the Braves, with Ernie leading the team with 277 points and C.J. scoring 251.
Mifflinburg is led by Jeremy Uscowskas who is averaging just inside 10 ppg.
Both Danville (No. 1) and Milton (No. 3) earn byes into the second round. The Black Panthers face No. 2 Athens at a time and place to be determined while the Shikellamy/Mifflinburg winner advances to play the Ironmen.
Bret Berg and Zach Kozick have been Danville's go-to weapons all season, with Berg leading the team with 373 points and 16.9 points per game.
The two finalists advance to the PIAA state tournament.
On the girls side in Class A, No. 3 Lourdes plays No. 6 Galeton on Thursday at Montoursville.
No. 7 East Juniata plays No. 2 Bernton on Friday at Montoursville. The Tigers are in for a tough test against Benton, who feature 6-foot standout senior Justine Seely. Seely is coming off a monster game in the HAC tournament on Saturday against Danville in which she scored 37 points while grabbing down 24 rebounds.
No. 8 Warrior Run's Tay Parker and Steph Shamburg will look to advance in the Class AA field when they play No. 9 Wellsboro on Tuesday at Montoursville. The winner of that game advances to face No. 1 Mount Carmel at a time and place to be determined. The Red Tornadoes have been led all season by senior Christina Perles, who is averaging 16.7 ppg and 6.5 rebounds per game.
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In the Class AAA bracket, five of the six teams in the tournament are local schools, the only exception being No. 1 seeded Athens.
No. 4 Shamokin and No. 5 Milton play on Friday at Danville while No. 3 Shikellamy and No. 6 Selinsgrove play at Milton on Friday.
The Braves have been led by seniors Alexis Angstadt and Cory Yerger. Angstadt scored her 1,000th career point earlier this season and is looking to continue Shikellamy's success this year.
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Hammer's next film, The Quiet Ones, has just added Sam Claflin to the cast. He stars opposite the previously-announced Jared Harris in the supernatural based-on-a-true-story thriller. More after the break.
In The Quiet Ones, Harris plays a professor who "uses controversial methods and leads his best students off the grid to take part in a dangerous experiment: to create a poltergeist from negative human energy." If anyone knows of a non-controversial way to create a poltergeist, I think we'd all like to hear it.
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Carnivores: Ice Age is the third link in the Carnivores series, with all the same hunting excitement, 10 new, terrifying prehistoric creatures, and more spectacular landscapes. Take on such creatures as woolly mammoths to saber-toothed tigers and even the elusive and dangerous yeti. Prepare for a chilling expedition through five realistic 3-D maps, including massive ice cliffs and vast snowy expanses. Familiarize yourself with the animals' behavior in observation mode. Choose from a barrage of powerful firearms and accessories, including radar, camo, and cover scent. Customize the aggressiveness of creatures, density of the hunting area, fog, sensitivity, and viewing range.
Carnivores: Ice Age is a Sports/Hunting video game for PC published by Wizard Works. It's rated Teen by the ESRB and no users have rated it yet.
Our newest cheats for Carnivores: Ice Age were added December 17, 2001.
Press shift-f for a v-fog. If that dosent work try shift-v.
During gameplay type in debugup. If you entered it correctly the dinos will not attack and you see coordinates in the top right of the screen. You can now press one of these buttons
SHIFT+N - Jump longer SHIFT+T - Display Frame Rate SHIFT+S - Get Slow motion TAB - Show map CTRL - Fast running SHIFT + L - Fly mode SHIFT+E FOR ENV. MAPPING SHIFT+P FOR PHONG MAPPING SHIFT+G FOR GOUR MAPPING SHIFT+C FOR CLOUDS&SHODOWS Shift+ I - Invincibility????
Open the TROPHY##.SAV file where ## is equal to names listed, first is 01, second is 02 ect. The files are in the game root directory. Find address: 000084 to 000085 Replace those two bytes with: FF FF Save the file and surprise, you now have over $65,000 to go hunting with!
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There stories were recorded for a 2012 BBC doumentary, Ewan McGregor: Cold Chain Mission, about UNICEF's immunisation work.
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Eleven-month-old Nirmala lives with her familiy in the remote village of Luma, high in the mountains of Nepal.
Like most families in Luma, Nirmala's parents, Manamati and Dan, look after crops in return for grain to help feed their family.
Manamati comes out shyly onto her front porch with three young children clinging to her dress behind her.
"Life is hard in Luma," she says. "We're very poor and I never have enough time in the day to look after my children, do all the cooking and make sure that all my work is done in the field as well."
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Nirmala is reluctant to stay still at first, but after a bit of coaxing the needles goes in. After a four-day journey to get the vaccine there, it's all over in a second.
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In libata-eh.c, the function ata_eh_link_autopsy() tries to decide if an operation is worth retrying. I notice that for MEDIA ERRORs, it always sits there for minutes doing futile retries, when it's pretty obvious that the drive is reporting an uncorrectable error. Is this code correct? /* determine whether the command is worth retrying */ if (qc->flags & ATA_QCFLAG_IO || (!(qc->err_mask & AC_ERR_INVALID) && qc->err_mask != AC_ERR_DEV)) qc->flags |= ATA_QCFLAG_RETRY; I think this part may be incorrect: qc->err_mask != AC_ERR_DEV Shouldn't that test be this instead: !(qc->err_mask & AC_ERR_DEV) ?? The mask is just about never exactly equal to AC_ERR_DEV. In the case of a media error, it is (AC_ERR_DEV | AC_ERR_MEDIA) at this point. Tejun? -- To unsubscribe from this list: send the line "unsubscribe linux-ide" in the body of a message to majordomo@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx More majordomo info at http://vger.kernel.org/majordomo-info.html


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Woman thrown from car, other major injuries in Lake County crash
Published: Wednesday, November 21, 2012 at 7:29 a.m.
Last Modified: Wednesday, November 21, 2012 at 7:29 a.m.
A Clearlake Oaks woman was thrown from a car and suffered major injuries during a crash Tuesday afternoon in Lake County, reported the CHP.
The 2:10 p.m. crash involved a car and a pickup at the junction of Highway 20 and Highway 53 in Clearlake Oaks.
Driver Leslie Uboldi Jr., 52, of Eureka was east on Highway 20 at about 60 mph, reported the CHP.
As he approached the stop sign at the junction Uboldi didn't slow or stop, said the CHP. His car smashed into a pickup turning across the roadway.
The truck was driven by Robert Roberts, 80, of Clearlake Oaks. Passenger Mary Reaume, 64, wasn't wearing a seat belt and as the 2002 Chevrolet S-10 pickup spun, she was thrown out onto the highway.
Uboldi's 2002 Oldsmobile Alero rolled, stopping off of the southeast edge of Highway 53.
The three were taken by ambulance to St. Helena Clearlake Hospital with major injuries.
CHP officers didn't suspect alcohol involvement.
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Open Family Swim night announced
PLATTSBURGH — The Town of Plattsburgh Recreation Department will begin sponsoring an Open Family Swim night at the Wellness Center at PARC.
The program begins on Nov. 2 and will continue every Friday from 7-p p.m. through March. These sessions are not only for children, but are open to all ages not in diapers.
There will be a charge of $2 per person for all participants and children under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Lifeguards will be on duty at all times.
Participants have use of the locker rooms, but everyone using the facility is responsible for bringing their own towel and it is recommended that water shoes be worn.
For more information, call 562-6860 between 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Friday or visit www.townofplattsburghrecreation.com.
Holdridge grabs
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PRINCETON, N.J. — Former Peru Indian Michael Holdridge caught his second touchdown of the season in Franklin Pierce University's 21-14 victory over Princeton University.
fun run
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PLATTSBURGH — The location of the Clinton county Youth Bureau and Town of Plattsburgh Recreation Department's Trick-or-Trot Halloween fun run has changed.
The event will be held at the City of Plattsburgh Gym Complex on the U.S. Oval. The runs are for youth ages 4-13 and their families. Registration for the runs will begin at 4:30 p.m. and runs will begin at 4:45 p.m.
After the runs, participants are invited to stay for Halloween themed healthy snacks, drinks and games provided by area agencies. Participants are invited to wear their Halloween costumes and all activities are free.
For further information, call Clinton County Youth Bureau at 565-4750.
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CHAMPLAIN — The Northeastern Clinton Central School fall athletic award ceremony will be held Nov. 5 at 6:30 p.m. in the high school auditorium.


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Volunteering in Goa – Teaching and Orphanage Work in Goa
Goa, India
In January 2014, I volunteered for two weeks in Goa, India. I had the experience of my life; I loved meeting the other volunteers, exploring the area during the introduction week, spending time at the projects and learning so much about not only Indian culture but the cultures of the volunteers around me as well. I can't say that I have a favourite part of volunteering in Goa at the Teaching and Orphanage Work project; the whole experience was incredible and suited me down to the ground! Continue reading Alex's post


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by Aliza Kline This is the season for asking questions - often in groups of four (though my father, and my seven year-old daughter will both argue that at the Seder we ask one question and then offer four responses). Let's not stop just because the holiday has past. What if we keep asking why? What would that look like as a daily practice? What do we have to acknowledge before we can make space for learning something new? Moses got his starring role in our exodus because he gained empathy for the Hebrew slaves, he bared witness and was ultimately overcome with emotion, understanding the struggle and desire for freedom. But the real test was his encounter with the burning bush. Rabbi Noa Kushner reminded me of the Exodus verse when Moses passes by the bush, and rather than writing it off as a … [Read more...]
Adopting a Collaborative Leadership Paradigm
The problem is that the Jewish Community hasn't yet fully internalized the need for a new leadership paradigm that places networking and collaboration at its center. by Andrés Spokoiny When I watched Rabbi Brander's passionate argument for embracing "prosumer" culture in our communal organizations, I was inspired. As the head of an organization focused on networking and collaboration among funders, the model he advocates is precisely where I believe we need to focus if we are to build the best-possible Jewish future. I'd like to expand on what that means, from a funder's perspective. … [Read more...]
Revisiting a Joshua-esque Model of Leadership: Response to Rabbi Kenneth Brander
by Dr. Hal M. Lewis In his ELI talk, Rabbi Kenneth Brander argues in favor of what he calls a "Joshua-esque model of leadership," a view that understands leadership as collaborative, rather than unilateral. While I agree that collaboration, or what I have referred to in my own research as "power sharing not power hoarding," can be an effective approach to decision-making and problem solving, I take exception to Rabbi Brander's facile analyses of the leadership styles of Moses and Joshua. Moses, according to Brander, was a "top-down" leader, in contradistinction to Joshua who sought to "empower others to lead with" him. Cognizant of the well-known barb that in academe arguments are so passionate because the stakes are so small, I must nonetheless assert that if there are lessons to be … [Read more...]
Collaborative Leadership in a Prosumer Generation
In partnership with ELI Talks, eJewish Philanthropy will be running a number of submissions in response to an ELI Talk given by Rabbi Kenneth Brander, Dean of the Yeshiva University Center for the Jewish Future. Rabbi Brander discusses how a challenging chapter in his family's life and the example of Joshua showed him the benefits of real collaboration between lay and organizational leaders for the modern Jewish community. Watch Rabbi Brander's talk here and join the discussion. The first response, by Dr. Hal Lewis, can be found here. In the coming weeks, additional responses will be posted; all (including previous Eli Talk conversations) will be available here. … [Read more...]
Premium Jewish Value
by David Bryfman The New York Times online has a free and premium subscription. Naturally, I joined for free. After a few weeks of enjoying free articles, I reached my permitted limit and could not reach the one article that I was really looking forward to. So I took the $5 plunge and paid for a premium service; recognizing that the value of having the full NY Times delivered to my screen whenever I wanted it was much greater than saving the few dollars a month. … [Read more...]
Jewish Learners As Consumers; The Conversation Continues
by David Behrman Sam Glassenberg says we need to treat Jewish learners as consumers, and create a Jewish experience good enough that they want to buy it. And he's right. Why? Because "every Jew is a Jew by choice." We all make choices about how we spend our time. There is a "global marketplace of ideas and commitments" as Joshua Avedon, Shawn Landres, and Felicia Herman observe in The Jewish Innovation Economy. And they are wise to include commitments. The things that pull on our time can pull us away from Jewish practice and from Judaism. … [Read more...]
An Online Conversation With Sam Glassenberg and Lisa Colton
In his ELI Talk from November 2012, Sam Glassenberg explores how by focusing on consumer needs and producing products like JDate, we can create successful for-profit models that have greater reach and, as an unintended consequence, change the direction of other challenges of the Jewish community. In a series of articles here on eJewish Philanthropy in response to Sam's talk, many new ideas, challenges and opportunities have come to the surface. Join us for this online conversation where we'll hear more about Sam's ideas, and you'll have an opportunity to ask him your OWN questions. The conversation will be held on March 20th, from 12-1 pm EST, and will be moderated by fellow ELI talks presenter Lisa Colton. Viewers will be able to watch Lisa and Sam through livestream video. Those who … [Read more...]
Jewish Education is Not a Game
by Russel Neiss In an evocative Eli talk, Sam Glassenberg suggests that by ignoring global Jewish problems and focusing on market based solutions to meet the needs of individual Jews we'll sell a lot of things and as a side effect we might do some good too. As evidence, he sites JDate's success at building 'Jewish continuity,' paying particular attention to the amount of users and money that the site generates. I'm not going to spend much time quibbling with Sam's statistics, (despite the fact that there have been countless articles about gentiles on JDate), but instead I want to get right to the heart of the issue. … [Read more...]


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Pakistani Blood Donors in Kuwait hold Ramadan Blood Donation Drive in Kuwait
Despite the extreme heat and challenges of fasting, Kuwait Central Blood Bank was packed last weekend as hundreds of people turned up to donate their blood. Organized by the Pakistani Blood Donors in Kuwait, the 5th Blood Donation Camp kept the Blood Bank open for past mid-night as new and returning blood donors patiently waited for their turn to contribute.
Kuwait For Palestine – Peaceful Gathering for Palestine in Kuwait #kuwaitforpalestine #kuwait #q8
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Thanks Timothy Carr, Lubna Saif Abbas and all volunteers for organizing "Peaceful Gathering for Palestine in Kuwait"
Photographer : Usman Choudhry
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6.5 million mobile subscriptions in Kuwait #kuwait #q8
Source : Middle East Time
Kuwait for example boasts the highest mobile penetration in the MENA region with 212% or close to 6.5 million mobile subscriptions.
Free books for, who live to read #kuwait #q8
One of my friend ANKIT GUPTA want to donate his books collections. if you are interested to get call him at 67095351 .
Danger in Iraq a real threat for all neighboring countries #kuwait #iraq #q8
'Danger in Iraq a real threat for all neighboring countries'
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What about Kuwait Temperature in 2100 if #kuwait #q8
While reading Mashable Magazine, I came across the word Kuwait and surprised to read that "by 2100 living in Phoenix will feel like summering in sweltering Kuwait City" then what about would be of Kuwait ? Continue Reading »
Kuwait's Past and present via ArabNews #kuwait #q8
Source : http://www.arabnews.com/news/598756
Written by Abdulateef Al-Mulhim
One of the members of the GCC, Kuwait is smaller than the size of New Jersey, US. With a total population of about four million — only 50 percent of which are Kuwaitis — the total area of Kuwait is 7,000 sq. miles. Kuwait has a rich history and has been ruled by Al-Sabah family for hundreds of years. However, following the culmination of Kuwaiti-British treaty in 1961, the country became fully independent and late Sheikh Abdullah Al-Sabah became the emir of Kuwait. Continue Reading »


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In addition to serving as pastor of our church, I also have been given the privilege to serve as chaplain to the amazing men and women of the Bradenton Police Department, which has become a highlight for me in the ministry.
Each year I attend the annual memorial service that honors those officers who have fallen in the line of duty and paid the ultimate price to serve.
I remember with clarity my first time attending this significant event, which resulted in moving my heart to an even deeper place of honor, respect and appreciation for those who labor in this most noble position. As this grand memorial service began to unfold, the weight of who we were remembering and the magnitude of what they and their loved ones had sacrificed began to shake my emotions; I was undone.
As I stood alongside the gallant officers of the various law enforcement agencies in my police chaplain's uniform, I thought to myself, I do not deserve to wear this.
I know of few careers where the loss of life is a daily thought when you kiss your loved ones goodbye as you go off to work. I consider what these men and women do is a true calling from God, as so do the Holy Scriptures: "Everyone must submit himself to the governing authorities, for there is no authority except that which God has established. The authorities that exist have been established by God. Consequently, he who rebels against the authority is rebelling against what God has instituted, and those who do so will bring judgment on themselves.
For rulers hold no terror for those who do right, but for those who do wrong. Do you want to be free from fear of the one in authority? Then do what is right and he will commend you.
For he is God's servant to do you good. But if you do wrong, be afraid, for he does not bear the sword for nothing. He is God's servant, an agent of wrath to bring punishment on the wrongdoer. Therefore, it is necessary to submit to the authorities, not only because of possible punishment but also because of conscience." -- Romans 13:1-5
The siren and flashing lights of a police car only cause fear to those who are doing wrong, but become a sound of comfort to those who are in need of rescue and protection.
Three things you and I can do to Honor the Badge:
Pray for law enforcement.
Obey the laws of the land.
Weigh what they put on the line each day and communicate your appreciation.
Here is a prayer that I wrote that I invite you to pray:
Father of Heaven and earth, I lift up our law enforcement officers before You, asking that You and all of Heaven would take notice, and You would take heed to this prayer as these keepers of the peace who have live to protect Your children in this community that You so dearly love.
I pray that Your Mighty Hand and Outstretched Arm would go before them in the battle for justice, anointing them as Your Agents of Wrath to foil the deeds of those who plot evil.
I ask of You Precious Holy Spirit, to envelop each of them with the peace of Christ that transcends understanding; guiding them with the Wisdom of Solomon as they guard law-abiding citizens whose ambition is to dwell in peace with their fellow man.
Grant them Oh God the courage and strength of King David to slay the Goliaths of wrongdoing as well as the loving-kindness of David the Sheppard, to serve with compassion and a gentle hand, discerning when to be the Lion and when to be the Lamb.
And now Dear Lord as they embark to their noble assignments this day, I request that You would dispatch and assign Warring Angels of Great Might and Power to protect them and keep them from harm. Also grant an overwhelming peace to their loved ones, reminding every mother and father, wife and husband, son and daughter, that You, the Creator of the universe has them all in HIS hands. I pray this all in the mighty name of Christ Jesus our Lord and King.
Don Sturiano, is pastor of Kingdom Life Christian Church, which meets at 10:30 a.m. Sunday at 825 Ninth St. W., just across from Turner Donuts. Call 941-776-0026 for more information.


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More Evidence of Declining Immigration
Remittances to Mexico fell during 2008 much more than expected.
By Michael Barone, Thomas Jefferson Street blog
Remittances to Mexico in calendar year 2008 fell by 3.6 percent, which apparently was twice as much as experts projected. This is a big hit to Mexico's economy; remittances are Mexico's second biggest source of hard currency, after oil exports. This is just more evidence that, as I wrote in a recent column and blogpost, that we may be seeing a sharp decline in immigration—and perhaps a significant reversal of immigrant flow.


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An incredible amount of praise was showered on Apple's founder on the event of his birth anniversary – this is going to happen every year.
The blogosphere and social media were buzzing with cliches of remembrance and reminding readers of Jobs' "immortal" quotes.
Glitzy Gadgets - At the Cost of Cruelty
For those eulogizing Jobs, and flaunting gleaming Apple logos, it's important not to ignore the plight of the exploited workers at Foxconn, a top supplier for Apple products. Apple has been in the spotlight for this cruelty for quite a while, and there are no clear signs of abatement in the reported abuses.
Close inspection of its Chinese plants has begun, but it is not known how much change this is going to bring to the grim situation, and how soon.
Apple has been shrewd at taking advantage of labor practices in China, in spite of requiring that suppliers provide "safe working conditions" and "treat workers with dignity and respect". This is not surprising for a company that has been focused on maximizing profits by minimizing labor costs.
Here are some points to think over, the next time we pick up an iPad or iPhone:
- Factory workers in Apple's assembly lines sit on backless chairs for long stretches, are made to perform push-ups as punishments and are often exposed to dangerous chemicals during work tasks.
- Foxconn has always insisted it never mistreats its employees, but the chairman was left red-faced after several workers took their own lives in 2010, and made a public apology.
- Once finished with the day, factory workers have to head straight to packed dormitories, and return only to be welcomed by another miserable day.
Steve Jobs didn't notice a problem with the manner in which quick product delivery was being ensured. This is what he had to comment: "I mean, you go to this place, and, it's a factory, but, my gosh, I mean, they've got restaurants and movie theaters and hospitals and swimming pools, and I mean, for a factory, it's a pretty nice factory."
Foxconn actually had a quick fix to one of their serious problems – they installed nets around the factory building to break the fall of someone jumping off!
On the Road to Change?
The new CEO Tim Cook has made some promises to eradicate abuses, and his mighty company's admission to the Fair Labor Association and the subsequent commencement of inspections are apparently positive steps.
Is Apple on the road to change, when it comes to getting its suppliers comply with established human rights norms?
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if Apple wanted to change things at Foxconn, they could.
But they probably don't want to. After all, manufacturing in China is cheaper and that's why they are no longer "proud" to be manufacturing in the US.
Steve Jobs is so ludicrously overrated it's beyond a joke.
I've never bought anything from Apple and never will.


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The gay and lesbian couples who packed a Hollywood auditorium last week had come seeking information about California's new marriage policies. But they also got some unsolicited advice.
Be aware.
Images from gay weddings, said Lorri L. Jean, chief executive of the Los Angeles Gay and Lesbian Center, could be used by opponents in a campaign designed to persuade California voters that gays and lesbians should not have the right to marry. Those getting married, she cautioned, should never lose sight of what they might be supplying to the other side.


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July 28, 2014
Approximately 824 acres were burning Saturday afternoon. The fire is 30 percent contained. Firefighters expect to have the fire fully contained by Wednesday, July 4.
A lightning strike caused the fire, which was first detected Monday, June 25.
The Point 2 Fire is located entirely on the George Washington and Jefferson National Forests' lands on Massanutten Mountain between Sherman Gap and Veach Gap.
The fire poses a potential threat to homes and private land on the east and west sides. The public is always advised to prepare for a worst-case scenario. The Virginia Department of Forestry and Warren County Fire and Rescue have contacted adjacent landowners and have a structure protection plan in place.
The fire received a quarter inch of rain, but that did not put it out. This fire is different from the National Park Service Neighbor Fire, an 827-acre fire in the Shenandoah National Park, 10 miles east of the 824-acre Forest Service Point 2 Fire.


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Steam Linux beta begins next month
No Big Picture mode or additional games to be tested as yet
Valve is to launch a beta test of their new Linux client next month beginning internally then extending to a private external beta for up to 1000 people.
The testing period will test the client's stability on the Linux-based OS Ubuntu version 12.04.
This beta will focus on the basic Steam client with no mention of the new Big Picture mode or any additional Steam games.
The only Steam game that has been mentioned so far is Left 4 Dead 2 which has been confirmed as the first game that will be released on Steam for Linux when it finally arrives.
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By Tom Davidson
Herald Staff Writer
Police investigating the shooting death of a Sharon High School sophomore said the alleged shooter and a key witness told evolving stories about what led up to the shooting early Sunday morning in Sharon.
Between eight and 10 young people were at the house at 20 Strawbridge Ave. where authorities allege Le'Angelo "Lee Lee" Crumby Ford was shot by Jontae Maurice Barnes.
Sharon police Chief Mike Menster said he wouldn't elaborate on the nature of the "gathering," but said a group of teens and some twenty-somethings were there.
Le'Angelo, 17, was pronounced dead at 1:47 a.m. Sunday in the emergency room of Sharon Regional Health System; he was shot before 12:07 a.m., the time that police were called to the hospital.
Barnes and Vandell Lamont Spicer, 21, who lived at 20 Strawbridge, drove the boy to the hospital, Menster said, adding police are still interviewing people to determine what really happened.
An affidavit of probable cause attached to the documents charging Barnes with criminal homicide indicates the stories Barnes and Spicer have told police have evolved in the course of the police investigation.
Initially, Spicer told police he and Barnes were driving on East State Street and came upon Le'Angelo slumped over in a parking lot near Forker Boulevard.
"After further questioning, Spicer admitted the shooting had happened at his residence," the affidavit said.
Spicer said he was outside talking on the phone when he heard a gunshot. He "indicated he thought Barnes had shot" Le'Angelo, but didn't witness it.
Barnes, 19, of 381 Liberty St., was taken into custody at about 12:15 a.m. at Prindle Street and Edgewood Road. When questioned, he confessed to police that he shot Le'Angelo.
"Barnes claimed he found a small revolver in the sofa in Spicer's living room and was examining it," Sgt. Steve Ray wrote in the affidavit. "Barnes advised he was cocking the hammer and easing it forward when he pulled the trigger.
"Barnes admitted to seeing two rounds in the cylinder. Barnes claimed (Le'Angelo) approached him and asked to see the gun. Barnes claimed he initially extended the gun toward (Le'Angelo) but thought better of letting (Le'Angelo) see the gun. Barnes claimed (Le'Angelo) grabbed a hold of the gun and began pulling it.
"Barnes claimed he was holding the pistol by the grip and the victim was pulling on both his hand and the revolver. Barnes claimed the gun 'went off' and (Le'Angelo) was struck in the chest. Barnes stated he dropped the gun on the floor and he and Spicer carried (Le'Angelo) to a car and drove him to the hospital," Ray wrote.
Spicer later admitted he had seen Barnes "playing around" with the gun prior to going outside to talk on the phone, according to the affidavit.
Police executed a search warrant at the house and an inventory returned Tuesday to District Judge Brian Arthur's Greenville court revealed police seized one blood-stained wash cloth as evidence.
The gun has yet to be located; Menster said police believe it's a small-caliber revolver.
Mercer County District Attorney Robert G. Kochems said he didn't yet have information about the case and couldn't comment on it.
"This is a murder investigation, it's going to be very thorough," Menster said.
Barnes is the only person charged thus far, he said.
"We're still interviewing, still evaluating evidence," Menster said.
The criminal homicide count that Barnes faces is a "general charge" that will be amended to specify a crime that could range from "everything from involuntary manslaughter to first-degree murder," Menster said.
"At this point we believe there are elements to this crime that include negligence and recklessness," he said.
Barnes is in Mercer County Jail on $200,000 bail.
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From "The urge to merge" (February 2012, page 28):
I enjoyed reading your article about local governments' attempts and successes in merging and sharing services. The only thing I found absent was any discussion of consolidating, streamlining, or reducing state (or federal) services. Local aid is being reduced (by the state) and we can only do what is within our control to streamline services and cut costs, but I think more emphasis could be placed on trying to reduce the oversized behemoths that have become our state and federal governments.
— John M. Menter, PE, public works director, Sherburne County, Minn.
Preventing clogged drains in fleet wash bays:
During our winter operations we are faced with what has become a significant issue for our fleet management facility. Due to environmental regulation, we're restricted from washing the salt sand from our vehicle beds outdoors — which is difficult to understand because it's the same anti-skid material we're using on roads.
Now we must wash the vehicles in our wash rack, which keeps us busy preventing the drains from clogging. We're spending more man-hours shoveling out the wash bays and stockpiling the material to have it hauled away.
Is this an issue that you or your readers have faced? What's the best way to combat clogging drains?
— Thomas J. Delia, fleet superintendent, Colorado Springs (Colo.) Public Services Department
Our Fleet Management columnist Paul Abelson responds:
I agree that being prohibited from flushing down your drains the very materials that you spread on your highways and into the environment seems contradictory, to say the least. But when regulations are written, the authors may overlook certain consequences to accomplish their desired outcome. You are experiencing such an unintended consequence. I can only recommend that you speak with your state regulators to see if they have any solutions.
In the meantime, I suggest installing additional screens to capture the solids more easily.
Since your situation is common to both public and private-sector fleets, I shall raise your question at the Technology and Maintenance Council of American Trucking Associations. Perhaps collectively we can come up with more solutions.
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