text:
On Thursday, February 9th I attended a public hearing in the Town of Weymouth on the Fore River Bridge Replacement Project. This bridge, part of the Accelerated Bridge Program, is the main connector between Quincy (and the City of Boston) and points further down on the South Shore, as proven by the fact that it […]
Tag Archives | public testimony
MassDOT, Make The Fore River Bridge Better For Biking
By Austin on February 24, 2012 in Advocacy, Building For Bicycling
Sign up for our email newsletter
- MassBike and Partners Launch Cape Cod Regional Bike Safety Education and Awareness Campaign June 20, 2014
- The People's Pint Launches "Training Wheels", a New Session IPA for Lovers of Bikes and Beer June 17, 2014
- Same-Day Registration Available for BikeMass – You Can Still Ride! July 25, 2014
- BikeMass Online Registration Ends At Midnight! July 24, 2014
- Volunteer for Fenway Park Bike Valet #biketotheballpark July 15, 2014
- Action Alert: Help Move Bill Before Legislative Session Ends! July 30, 2014
- Same-Day Registration Available for BikeMass – You Can Still Ride! July 25, 2014
- BikeMass Online Registration Ends At Midnight! July 24, 2014
- Volunteer for Fenway Park Bike Valet #biketotheballpark July 15, 2014
- Boston Red Sox and MassBike Announce Fenway Park Bike Valet July 15, 2014
- Bill Taylor: June 24, 2014 Living right in the heart of Hyan...
- MassBike offering free bike safety training grades 4-8 | Melrose Pedestrian & Bicycle Advisory Committee: […] For details, go to MassBike's webs...
- MassBike: Michelle, These are all very good points. They are...
- Michelle: At Boston/Cambridge end, will there be lights on t...
- Julie: This is exciting news. Especially since a larger g...
Action Alert Advocacy and I ride Ask MassBike bay state bike week beer bicycle bike/walk summit bikeability assessment bikeable communities program bike lanes bike night bike parking bike safety bike valet boston charity ride complete streets Congress construction DCR donate Education fun Funding fundraiser infrastructure law Legislation legislature Longfellow bridge MassBike massdot mass in motion MBTA National Bike Summit Pioneer Valley ride Safe Routes To School safety Summer Century Volunteer Volunteering vulnerable road users walkboston


text:
Jacksonville Daily Progress
Graveside services for Geraldine Loftin, age 93, of Jacksonville will be held at 10 a.m. on Thurs., Sept. 5, at the Jacksonville City Cemetery with Rev. Lester Foreman officiating. Boren-Conner Funeral Home, Jacksonville, is in charge of the arrangements.
Geraldine Loftin was born Nov. 14, 1919, in Ironton to Thomas and Ruth Cleveland. She was a housewife and Baptist. She died on Sept. 2, 2013 at a local nursing home.
Geraldine was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Millard John Loftin, a daughter, Sandra Halbert, son-in-law, Bob Blanchard and a grandson, John Paul Loftin. Geraldine is survived by her daughter, Laura Blanchard of Jacksonville, two sons and daughters-in-law, Johnny & Betty Loftin of Gallatin and Jimmy and Ann Loftin of Jacksonville, a sister, Adaline Hale of Plano, a brother, Edward Cleveland of Florida, and numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Visitation will be Wednesday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Boren-Conner Funeral Home in Jacksonville.

subset: commoncrawl


text:
Our company is evaluating SAN storage solutions from IBM (ESS) and EMC (Symmetrix). If you based it only from the technology point of view (performance, tool set, architecture) what would be your recommendation?
I cannot answer that question for you. You need to compare the two against your current applications, and see who wins. If that is not possible, choose a standard tool like IOMETER to benchmark the products. I would also widen your scope. Ask other storage vendors to respond to an RFP with your requirements and see what they come back with. You may be surprised by how low the cost gets when there is a lot of competition for your business.
Make sure you test ALL the aspects of what you need in a SAN. Test backup, automation capabilities, DR capabilities, and cluster capabilities. Try different HBAs and switches if you can to see how open they are. Most importantly, try out the management interfaces to find out which vendors products are the easiest to use, and most flexible in what you can do with the product. Then test services. This is the only way you will get a true indication of which product will be better for you.
Editor's note: Do you agree with this expert's response? If you have more to share, post it in our Storage Networking discussion forum at --> --> .MullaECzaUO^1@.ee83ce4!viewtype=convdate> http://email@example.com^1@.ee83ce4!viewtype=convdate or e-mail us directly at email@example.com.
This was first published in October 2001


text:
floctafenine-oral tablet (cont.)
OVERDOSE: If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. US residents can call the US national poison hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canadian residents should call their local poison control center directly. Symptoms of overdose may include severe stomach pain, coffee ground-like vomit, dark stool, ringing in the ears, change in amount of urine, unusually fast or slow heartbeat, muscle weakness, slow or shallow breathing, confusion, severe headache or loss of consciousness.
NOTES: This medication is to be used to treat only the condition for which it was prescribed. It should not be used for minor aches and pains. Do not share this medication with others.
MISSED DOSE: If you miss a dose, take it as soon as remembered; do not take it if it is near the time for the next dose, instead, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule. Do not "double-up" the dose to catch up.
STORAGE: Store at room temperature away from heat and light. Do not store in the bathroom.
Last Editorial Review: 3/2/2005
Report Problems to the Food and Drug Administration
You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit the FDA MedWatch website or call 1-800-FDA-1088.
Need help identifying pills and medications?
Back to Medications Index


text:
Herald-Banner Staff
Verda Faye Scroggins, 83, passed away Sept. 23, 2012, surrounded by her loving family.
Verda Faye was born in Paris, Texas, on March 30, 1929, daughter of Oddie and Roxie (Chambers) Dunmon. She married Leon Morgan (Dock) Scroggins Sr. and had three children. She was a past president of the American Veteran Auxiliary Club 36 of West Tawakoni.
Verda Faye is survived by her sons, Leon Scroggins Jr., Jack Scroggins and Dennis Scroggins; grandchildren Angie Sabo, Dennis "Bubba" Scroggins, and Joe Bob Scroggins; five great-grandchildren; and numerous stepgrandchildren, nieces, nephews and friends.
Verda Faye was preceded in death by her husband; her parents; a brother, Dick Dunmon; and an infant sister, Ruby Lee Dunmon.
Services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at Quinlan Funeral Home with Bro. Lloyd Catlett officiating. Internment will be at DFW National Cemetery.
Visitation is from 6 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Online condolences may be made at www.quinlanfuneralhome.com and www.heraldbanner.com.


text:
Bahrain's largely Shiite opposition continues its struggle against the Sunni royal family, even though it has met little international support. Here's five reasons why crisis in Bahrain won't go away:
Stalled Reforms
In response to protests demanding greater democracy that began in February 2011, the ruling Al-Khalifa family promised constitutional reform but little has been delivered. Even reform-minded royals, such as Crown Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, fear that a rush to democratic reform would be a start of a slippery slope, allowing the opposition to one day dispense with the system as a whole.
To be fair, the Al-Khalifa do not claim absolutist, divinely inspired authority like the Saudi royals, nor do they preside over a Syria-style one-party system. Bahrain has multi-party elections and opposition media. But let's be clear: even after decades of peace-meal reform and regular bouts of political unrest, the kingdom remains a highly authoritarian state where elected legislative bodies hold little control over a narrow royal elite.
And the government may just have kicked the can down the road for a few years too long. Many Shiites no longer consider the Khalifa as legitimate rulers.>
See here for the historical context to unrest in Bahrain .
Growing Sunni-Shiite Tension
The fact that senior government posts and positions in the security apparatus seem almost exclusively reserved for Sunnis has always added a distinct sectarian dynamic to Bahraini politics. Any political opening would inevitably empower the Shiite majority. Bahrain's protest movement is overwhelmingly Shiite, and fears of a Shiite-dominated government have led most Sunnis, including those critical of Khalifa, to side with the regime.
For its part, the government consciously encourages suspicions of protesters' alleged loyalties to the Shiite Iran. Shiite protesters, on the other hand, are outraged over the brutality of the Sunni security force, which includes mercenaries from Sunni Arab countries. < href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-17002308">Sunnit-Shiite tension is boiling and the gulf may now be too wide to bridge.
Economic Crisis
Bahraini rulers lack the luxury of abundant oil reserves to keep the masses happy with massive welfare programs and cozy government jobs. The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) has pledged $10 billion in budgetary support, but ongoing unrest is deepening Bahrain's economic crisis.
Shiite protesters at the forefront of regular clashes with the police come from low-income areas on the outskirts of the capital Manama. They are young, unemployed and angry, just like their counterparts in restive Syrian cities. The regime may maintain dialogue with moderate opposition parties, such as al-Wefaq, but there's no short fix for income disparities and growing social tension.
GCC Intervention
The principal safety valve of Khalifa rulers is the staunch support from Saudi Arabia and other GCC members who sent troops to Bahrain in March 2011 to quell the unrest. The wealthy Gulf monarchies simply can't allow one of their own to go down, while the US is reluctant to poke at the last bastion of pro-American rulers in the Middle East.
This makes the downfall of the Bahraini regime very unlikely in the near-term but it seems that the GCC intervention made the government even less compelled to gamble with an unpredictable process of political opening. At the same time, the presence of foreign Sunni (Wahhabi) troops in this small island can only radicalize the Shiite opposition.
Saudi-Iranian Rivalry
Unfortunately for Bahrainis, the future of their country has become firmly embedded in the regional rivalry between Iran and Saudi Arabia. Bahraini and Saudi governments have long claimed Iran's hand in domestic unrest, although we have yet to see any solid evidence of that. But this could change. Faced with hostile Sunni states and an unsympathetic US government, some Shiite groups might eventually turn to Iran for help.


text:
The boardshort with fatigue-fighting compression.
- View Boardshorts
- Shop Blade Boardshorts
- Shop All Surf Collection
Enter the Oakley Blade. Surfing's ultimate boardshort. Engineered with dual-construction technology. Its inner layer features a high-performance compression liner that cuts muscle fatigue and offers true comfort during those long sessions. That means faster recovery from burning muscles and no rashes. At the same time, its outer layer gives you unmatched flexibility, hydrophobic water repellency and the luxury of near-zero weight. The Oakley Blade does exactly what you do in the water. Perform. React. Recover.
Oakley Blade Boardshort
Integrated Technologies
Muscle compression focuses power and increases strength output. Awareness of body's positioning improves balance, agility and muscle coordination.
Salt Water Durable
Unique composition ensures no breakdown in salt water. Teflon® coating repels water and minimizes potential cling.
O Stretch Ripstop
Pinnacle performance fabric. Four Way Ripstop Stretch to over 120%.
Fabric treatment process which enables the fabric to repel water at a microscopic level.
Welded Seams
No rash. No bulk. More stretch.
Stretch Fly
Comfort and movement.


text:
ACR Accredited
Columbus Circle Imaging is one of the first of its kind to offer state-of-the-art imaging and radiological expertise in an inviting out-patient setting. That tradition continues today by providing cutting-edge technology while still offering the highest levels of out-patient services.
|1790 Broadway
Lower Level and 9th Floor
New York, NY 10019
For information:
Phone: 212-977-4100
Facsimile: 212-977-4271
For Scheduling:
Phone: 212-590-2900
Hours of operation:
Siemens Biograph 6 uses the full potential of hybrid imaging with the first system to combine true volumetric CT with Siemens' exclusive true volumetric PET. This system allows us to diagnose with confidence using the industry's highest PET resolution and unprecedented speed, perform a wide range of applications – from an all-in-one cardiac assessment in a single scan to revealing cancerous lesions behind scar tissue that my have otherwise gone unnoticed, and image tiny lesions with extreme precision.
Siemens Sensation 16 multi-slice CT works by simultaneously scanning several slices of the body; the scan time can be reduced significantly and the smallest details can be scanned within practicable scan times. Multi-slice CT enables a wide range of clinical applications.
GE Signa Excite 1.5T, proven in clinical practice, makes the impossible possible with MR technologies that improve clarity, detail and process. We can easily image and diagnose patients who are the most challenging to examine with conventional MR approaches. Clinical solutions covering a variety of applications including body, cardiac, neuro, orthopedic, breast and vascular.
GE Signa LX 1.5T provides advanced clinical solutions covering a variety of applications including body, cardiac, neuro, orthopedic, and vascular. Breathtaking images, streamlined exams. Clinical Applications that meet the clinical needs quickly and confidently for definitive diagnoses on even the most difficult cases.
AIRIS Elite Open MRI technology, providing clinical capabilities that rival those of many high field closed type systems. Combines comfort and speed with high-field performance, the spacious opening helps anxious or claustrophobic patients to relax.
GE OEC 9800, high resolution image capture and display. Digitally captures the x-ray signal and processes that information, without any loss of data for a display that shows outstanding vascular or skeletal detail. The OEC 9800 is a fully integrated imaging system that meets any clinical challenge by incorporating true 1k x 1k imaging with increased heat management and multiple options to control dose.


text:
Suggested donation $7-11. All proceeds go the Unity Center of Peace. (No one will be turned away due to lack of funds.)
View full calendar
We envision the Divine Light Awakening in All!
We center in Peace and Love.
We connect our hearts with others.
We celebrate our journey toward wholeness.
And we empower others to experience their Spiritual Magnificence!
Just enter your information below to get our weekly newsletter.
Want to share and prosper with us? It's easy and secure. You can do so right now or set up an automatic schedule with our Consistent Sharing Program.
Learn more / Sign up
To Share with Us Now:
Go to our Audio Archives page to find links to past talks.
Unity Center of Peace
8800 Seawell School Rd., Chapel Hill, NC 27516
Office: 919-968-1854 Fax: 919-929-0363
Prayer Line: 919-968-1854 (mailbox #2)
Services: Sundays 11 a.m.
Connect with us on Facebook Follow us on Twitter
This website is powered by Spruz


text:
Seven bucks. You could buy a lot of popsicles for seven bucks.
Or you could use the seven bucks to pay for your checking account.
But, seriously, who wants to do that?
Enjoy totally free checking. #feelthefree.
Enjoy totally free checking. #feelthefree
We're giving away $1000 a day.
Stop in for free checking.
And a chance to win a grand.
Learn more and enter to win.
One lucky $1000 winner a day.
Whether your business is just getting started
or is ready for the next big thing,
anything is possible with the right banking partner.
Better business banking starts here.
Better business banking starts here.
More than 55,000 ATMs.
All across America.
All surcharge-free.
Find one near you today.
55,000 fee-free ATMs across America.
Open a checking account and you'll be entered for a chance to win a grand…Read More
Warm weather means summer fun on a budget…Read More


text:
A painting of my very own self is on a Facebook site, aaaand in a blog!
You can check me out - Becky Sorrentino Studio, and on Becky Sorrentino Studio blog - I love this artist, she totally rocks with all kinds of art. But for some reason, I think her best work is paintings of me. Maybe I'm partial. She's really great with us animals though, that's for sure. Mom ordered some ornaments from her, I can't wait til it comes!! Yeah, there will be some for The Others, but you just know mine is the bestest. What do you think of how I look?
I feel so special!
Now...where is my tiara?...
CindyLu ^'..'^


text:
|Cool season grass Nasella tenuissima "browns out" in the heat and creates a lovely effect.
|My mistake: Little Bluestem hugs the ground like a little clump until
August when it shoots up. This left a hole in the planting bed most of the summer.
|Cool season grass Nasella tenuissima "browns out" in the heat and creates a lovely effect.
|My mistake: Little Bluestem hugs the ground like a little clump until
August when it shoots up. This left a hole in the planting bed most of the summer.
Interesting, while I completely understood the concept of cool season/warm season as it applies to turf, I hadn't considered it for ornamentals. Although, now that you mention it, I can think of examples of both grasses in my garden.ReplyDelete
That's a good point. I 's interesting that with lawns, the topic of cool and warm season is widely discussed, but with ornamental grasses, it rarely is. Once I started thinking about the ornamental grasses I use in terms of warm and cool season, it really explained a lot of their behavior in a landscape.
Fascinating. I never paid attention to this distinction, but now looking back at the grasses I've used, this makes total sense. Very informative post.ReplyDelete
I'm with you, I'm crazy for grasses, if only I could convince my partner to see things my way! I've known there was a distinction in the grasses, but could never remember which grasses were which. I'll definitely have to take this into consideration when doing future plantings, especially as I seem to have chosen predominantly warm season grasses in the past...I need to expand into cool season grasses for interest earlier in the season.ReplyDelete
Precisely for the reasons you outline the grass I use most frequently in my plantings is Calamagrostis x acutiflora 'Overdam'. This particular cultivar is lower growing than C. x a. 'Karl Foerster' and I find it more in scale in private gardens. (The variegation in the foliage is minimal and not a negative feature).
In spring it creates the perfect setting for tulips, flowering in early summer the dormant seed heads are its main feature till the end of winter. I cut my plants down yesterday and they were still making a tidy bold contribution to the garden.
Calamagrostis is definitely one of those cool season grasses that looks good in the heat of summer and the dead of winter. And you don't have to wait till August for it to look good.ReplyDelete
Does the late maturation of WSG happen every year or does it lessen as the grasses establish themselves and mature in a planting?ReplyDelete
I am the Garden Blog editor for Horticulture Magazine. I would like to talk to you about our Best Gardening Blogs award. Can you contact me at firstname.lastname@example.com please?
Thank you!
Great post - what comes to mind is how those warm-season grasses or any grasses are maintained.
You get more snow than us, which might beat down dormant grasses, but our only native grasses in ABQ are warm season. Most cool-season grasses hate life here, short of major irrigation life-support. In successful landscapes and nature here, succulents such as yuccas and sotols add winter form; walls used to define such edges still don't work without something green or blue-green growing adjacent.
Perhaps a mass of those warm-season grasses along a path could be left uncut until spring (the background ones cut, if needed), when new growth appears? Why were all those grasses cut before spring...a need for neatness? Or?
I agree that defining "the edge" with something of a greener, winter presense is so key.


text:
Hospitality House to cut beds
The Hospitality House has begun to eliminate 10 overflow beds from its shelter as the staff struggles to stay true to its mission with fewer financial resources, the nonprofit announced Wednesday.
When the new facility on Brook Hollow Road opened in March 2011, it included beds for 62 homeless residents. Of those 62 beds, 24 were emergency shelter beds, 29 were family and transitional housing beds, and another nine were long-term housing beds.
Despite the 68 percent increase in beds from the old King Street shelter, there was still not enough room to meet demand, according to staff.
Ten emergency shelter overflow beds -- rollaway beds similar to those hotels offer -- were added to try to keep pace, and the shelter has routinely provided for even more than that on cots, said Todd Carter, director of development.
But now, the current staff is finding that it can no longer provide comprehensive services -- those that go beyond "bed and bread" -- while accepting the larger-than-expected volume of homeless clients, Carter said.
Those services include case management, which allows clients
to set goals and meet weekly, one-on-one, to maintain accountability on their
progress toward self-sufficiency.
The Hospitality House prides itself on "exiting people into success," Carter said.
"We really regret having to take this action," Executive Director Lynne Mason said. "However, we just do not have adequate staffing to provide effective case management and to safely serve more than originally planned for this facility.
"We look forward to continuing our work helping individuals and families rebuild their lives and returning them to housing stability with great success."
As a result, homeless clients will no longer be accepted if all regular beds are full. However, the Hospitality House will not turn away any mother who shows up with her children and will find a way to "make that work," Carter said.
The nonprofit will continue to offer three daily meals, showers and laundry services to anyone in need.
The residents who currently are sleeping in the overflow beds will not be required to leave. Instead, their beds will be put away in storage as other spots open for them in the transitional housing beds, Carter said.
Carter said the staff and board agonized over how to deal with their current struggles without having enough money to hire additional staff.
"There's always the option of abandoning what Hospitality House is all about, which is helping to rebuild lives," Carter said. " ... We're not a typical shelter. We're a transitional housing facility, and we aren't ready to jump ship yet on what our mission is."
The Hospitality House has lost some funding in recent years from local and other sources. Watauga County commissioners have not provided funding for the last three years, and the Boone Town Council eliminated its typical $10,000 contribution for the 2013-14 fiscal year.
Changes to the federal HEARTH Act also have led to delays in grant funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, causing the Hospitality House to spend other money while it waits for funding, Carter said.
Meanwhile, demand for services has increased. The shelter is seeing many more young adults -- those between about 18 and 28 -- this year than previous years, he said.
The staff is working now on devising a system for the winter, when demand for shelter and services is typically at its peak, by appealing to volunteers, community partners and churches.
"We have no idea what it's going to look like," Carter said of the new system.
Some community members have criticized the Hospitality House in recent months for its level of cash and assets.
Carter said much of the agency's assets are two former Hospitality House properties at 302 W. King St. and 492 W. King St. -- properties they haven't been able to sell.
Carter emphasized that the decision to decrease bed availability was not one they took lightly, but one the staff believed would ensure greater success for the clients served.
"We want to say yes to everyone," he said," and hopefully, one day we will again."


text:
The US-CERT Current Activity web page is a regularly updated summary of the most frequent, high-impact types of security incidents currently being reported to the US-CERT.
Adobe Releases Security Updates for Adobe Reader and Acrobat
Adobe has released security updates to address multiple vulnerabilities that affect the following:
- Adobe Reader 9.3.1 and earlier
- Adobe Acrobat 9.3.1 and earlier
- Adobe Reader 8.2.1 and earlier
- Adobe Acrobat 8.2.1 and earlier
US-CERT encourages users and administrators to review Adobe security bulletin APSB10-09 and apply any necessary updates to help mitigate the risks.
Microsoft Releases April Security Bulletin
Microsoft has released an update to address vulnerabilities in Microsoft Windows, Office, and Exchange as part of the Microsoft Security Bulletin Summary for April 2010. These vulnerabilities may allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code, operate with elevated privileges, cause a denial-of-service attack or spoof an IPv4 address to bypass filtering devices.
US-CERT encourages users and administrators to review the bulletins and follow best-practice security policies to determine which updates should be applied.
Sun Java Deployment Toolkit Plugin and ActiveX Control Vulnerability
The Sun Java Development Toolkit plugin and ActiveX control contain a vulnerability. This vulnerability is due to insufficient argument validation. By convincing a user to visit a specially crafted HTML document, an attacker may be able to exploit this vulnerability and execute an arbitrary JAR file on the affected system.
US-CERT encourages users and administrators to review US-CERT Vulnerability Note VU#886582 and implement any necessary workarounds to help mitigate the risk until a fix is available from the product vendor.
US-CERT will provide additional information as it becomes available.


text:
Husband-Wife Team to Sweden with Prestigious Fellowships
A recently married couple who received postgraduate degrees in architectural engineering from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln last month will soon be headed to Sweden for a year under prestigious fellowships.
Steven Ryherd, a native of Ankeny, Iowa, who received a master's degree, was awarded a Fulbright U.S. Student scholarship by the U.S. Department of State and the J. William Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board, and will pursue graduate studies in acoustics at the Chalmers Institute of Technology in Goteborg. The Chalmers Institute is one of Europe's premier centers for acoustics research. Ryherd, who also earned his bachelor's degree in architectural engineering from UNL, was president and vice-president of student chapters of the Acoustical Society of America and the American Society of Heating, Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning Engineering.
Erica Bowden Ryherd, a native of Goddard, Kan., received her doctoral degree last month and will use the 2006-07 F.V. Hunt Postdoctoral Research Fellowship to undertake a research program in the Department of Environmental Medicine at the Sahlgrenska Academy of Goteborg University. The subject of her research will be "Establishing a hospital soundscape through qualitative and quantitative observation." She earned her bachelor's degree at Kansas State University.
The Ryherds were married June 3 and will leave for Sweden in late June.
Congress established the Fulbright program in 1946. It is sponsored by the U.S. Department of State and is the country's largest international exchange program for graduate studies, advanced research and teaching.
The Hunt fellowship is granted each year to a member of the Acoustical Society of America who has recently received his or her doctorate, or will receive the degree during the year of the fellowship. The recipient is that individual who, through personal qualifications and a proposed research topic, is judged to exhibit the highest potential for benefiting any aspect of the science of sound and promoting its usefulness to society.


text:
Brian Leww Sowa, of Schiller Park, was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol on Nov. 1. Sowa was stopped for speeding near the 5400 block of Oakton Street, the report said. He had a blood alcohol content level of .149, according to the report.
Stolen wallet
A woman taking a culinary class at Williams-Sonoma reported her wallet stolen on Sept. 30.
Stolen bathtub
A bathtub, vanity, closest doors, light fixtures and furnace were reported stolen from the 8200 block of Kostner Avenue on Oct. 29. The estimated value of said items is around $4,200, the report stated.
Keyed car
A car parked in the 7000 block of Carpenter Road, or Village Crossing, was scratched with a sharp object on Nov. 10.
Stolen tools
About $9,000 worth of tools were reported stolen from a van parked in the 10000 block of Old Orchard Court on Nov. 7.


text:
State park advocates hit capitol halls
by Alison Hawkes on March 19, 2012
Sugarloaf Ridge State Park in Sonoma is one of 70 parks on the state's initial closure list.
Photo courtesy of California Department of Parks and Recreation.
California state parks advocates are hitting the halls of the Capitol on Tuesday to remind lawmakers that they won't go away, even though many parks are closing come July.


text:
More Details on the Hawaii Civil Unions Vote
by The Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee, Fri May 07, 2010 at 05:31:12 PM EDT
The Democratic sponsor of Hawaii's civil unions may face a tougher than normal re-election fight in the wake of the April 29th vote to grant gays and lesbians the right to join civil unions. Still, State Rep. Blake Oshiro was heartened by the outcome:
It was really heartwarming to me, to know that at the end of the day people are willing to do what they need to do, do what they came here to do, and not just worry about keeping their jobs.
Rep. Oshiro, who is openly gay, rarely discusses his sexuality with the media, but he made an exception when discussing this bill and what it means to him in an interview with Honolulu's KITV News. Video of that interview is available here.
Meanwhile, the DLCC is continuing our petition drive asking Governor Lingle to sign the bill. The latest reports say the Governor is "up in the air" about what she's going to do (her description). She's planning a series of meetings with community leaders and is asking for more public input before making the decision.
So if you haven't already: Click here to sign the petition!
[cross-posted at dlcc.org]
Tags: Hawaii, civil unions, equal rights (all tags)


text:
Adams EE Stringer Funeral Home
The Orange Leader
David Charles Schmitt, 87, of Trout Creek died Sunday, July 12, 2013, at his home.
Funeral services will be held 10:00 a.m. Friday, July 26, at Adams EE Stringer Funeral Home in Kirbyville with Bro. Randy Fults officiating. Burial with Military Honors will be at Trout Creek Cemetery.
Born July 23, 1925 in Tulsa, Oklahoma to Olive Olivia (McCarver) and George Conrad Schmitt, he had lived in the Trout Creek community since 1993 and was a retired tug boat captain with Texaco. He served as a combat veteran during World War II where he was a Coxswain and Rescue Diver in the U.S. Navy.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife Katherine; his brother, Gilbert Schmitt; and his sister, Iris Comeaux.
Among survivors is a nephew, David Conrad Schmitt and wife Billie of Boerne; and a nieces, Anita Reed and husband Rodney of Deweyville, Aleta Reeves and husband LJ, and Patricia Zappe and husband Bill.


text:
Kansas City, MO, USA
Recently graduated from Kansas State University with training that afforded one the opportunity to learn and work within many fields of the realm of design to establish a diverse yet solid design foundation. I am most passionate about design that connects to nature and embodies a dimension of social awareness to environmental repercussions. I am actively seeking a position within the realm of architecture and design.
Trader Joe's, Kansas City, MO, US, Visual Display Artist
A Visual Display Artist must draft, render, paint and model any project requested by Regional Management, In-Store Management, or Crew Members. These projects requests include but are not limited to the following:
▪ Drafting Typography and Rendering Product Images on Individual Product Shelf Labels (Prismacolor Markers and Drafting Pens on Cardstock)
▪ Designing Typography, Layout and Imagery then Painting on Large-Scale "End Cap" Chalkboards (Pastels, Water- and Oil-Based Paint Markers on Chalkboards or "Chalkboard Painted" Plywood)
▪ Designing, Developing and Building Daily, Seasonal and Sectional Displays (Any Drafting, Model-Making or Power Tools necessary to work with materials including Foam Core, Plywood, Dimensional Lumber embellished with Oil-Based, Water-Based, Acrylic or Spray Paints)
This job requires proficient self-motivation, creative passion, team-working capabilities, time-management and leadership. Since there are on-average approximately 100 Non-Artist Crew Members and 4,000 continually changing products, it is certainly not a position to be taken lightly. Aside from artistic duties, one is also required to perform all normal Crew Member duties as well, such as customer retail assistance on the sales floor, stocking and maintenance.
Hire Talent LLC, Administrative Assistant
As a staffing liaison, my duties included but were not limited to assisting the recruiters, account managers and management with the research and database entry of potential candidates and clients. This included the reformat and preparation of candidate and client resumes as well as managing the preparation of contracts and other necessary paperwork.
• Staffing Liaison
• Resume Reformat
• Contract Preparation
• New Business Development - Client/Candidate Research
PlanetReuse, Associate/Intern
Development of two interactive structures using both the Autodesk program Revit as well as the 3D modeling program Rhinoceros. Both digital structure models displayed examples of how a client could potentially incorporate reclaimed or salvaged materials in any residence or commercial environment. Other responsibilities included managing all company social media networking channels as well as contacting sales representatives.
• Autodesk Revit Modeling
• Rhinoceros 3D Modeling
• Graphics Work
• Reclaimed Material Specification
• Social Media Networking Management
• Client Interaction
• Contacting Sales Representatives
Kansas State University, College of Architecture, Planning & Design Summer Employee
As a summer employee for the CAPD, tended to any college need in preparation for the upcoming Fall and Spring semesters such as furniture construction and classroom repairs. Time management, cooperation and self-assertion played crucial roles in successfully completing all tasks.
• Spatial Organization
• Furniture Construction
• Time Management
• Cooperation
Kansas State University, Masters, Interior Architecture and Product Design
Five-Year, Non-Baccalaureate Master of Interior Architecture + Product Design,
Area of Emphasis: Product Design
The final two Graduate semesters of Studio are reserved for the individual research and complete development of an original thesis project. Each student must cultivate a problem statement at their own discretion with the mentorship and guidance of IA+PD department head, KSU professors, as well as other industry experts and professionals.
Original Thesis Abstract: The Frostbite Prevention Glove
The dangers of cold weather have affected many regions of the world on a daily basis. Past experience has helped adults to prepare and protect themselves for present danger, although children have not gained an understanding of the threats. The goal of the Frostbite Prevention Glove was to create a glove that easily communicated the user's active body temperature to them while providing a built-in heat source and air-barrier that would provide necessary survival essentials to extend onset time. After a thorough examination of the ailment, treatment and survival techniques, the design began to metamorphose. The various technologies in concert with nature became vital throughout the design process of the glove. With the complexities of frostbite, there was need to create more than one preventative solution for all of the potentially affected muscle groups. The subsequent preventative prototypes were designed to easily integrate into today's society.
EDPA International Builders Show, Competition Entrant, Nomination
Portland, Oregon Urban Infill, Competition Entrant, Nomination


text:
SymptomsThe symptoms of KTW syndrome may include:
- A large port wine stain birthmark (usually the first symptom noticed) caused by tiny blood vessels under the skin. It may be dark red, purple, be raised up, or may have bumps on it that bleed easily. Most often the port wine stain is large and since KTW syndrome usually affects a leg (three times more likely than other parts), the birthmark covers, for example, from buttock and hip to toe on the affected side of the body.
- hemangiomas - abnormal masses of blood vessels
- varicose veins
- tangles of blood vessels called arteriovenous malformations (AVMs)
- excessive growth of soft tissue and bone in the affected leg
Two blood vessel disorders with similar symptoms are Klippel-Trenaunay syndrome and Sturge-Weber syndrome. Both cause port wine stain and blood vessel malformations. However, unlike Klippel-Trenaunay syndrome, Parkes-Weber syndrome and Sturge-Weber syndrome include AVMs and are more likely to be more severe with more difficult symptoms.
DiagnosisThe symptoms of Klippel-Trenaunay-Weber syndrome are present at birth. Diagnosis is based on the symptoms, especially the presence of the port wine stain and excessive growth of soft tissue or bone. A CT scan and MRI are helpful in determining the extent of the syndrome.
TreatmentTreatment of KTW syndrome focuses on the symptoms. Many people are helped by simple treatments such as elastic compression stockings, which reduce pain and swelling. Laser therapy can reduce or eliminate the port wine stain. Sometimes surgery is needed to remove a large hemangioma or to remove excess tissue from a leg that is badly overgrown. In rare instances, the affected leg may need to be amputated because of blood clots or severe overgrowth.
Although debilitating and painful, many people who have Klippel-Trenaunay-Weber syndrome do well with little treatment. Surgery is only needed in severe cases.
"Description of Klippel-Trenaunay Syndrome." Understanding Klippel-Trenaunay Syndrome. Klippel-Trenaunay Syndrome Support Group. 26 May 2009
"Description of Klippel-Trenaunay Syndrome." Understanding Klippel-Trenaunay Syndrome. Klippel-Trenaunay Syndrome Support Group. 26 May 2009


text:
Amy Rees Anderson, Contributor
I share my insights as an entrepreneur turned mentor & angel investor
I still remember the first time my grandfather gave me that advice. I was only 23 years old, with two small children and no idea how I was going to support my family and still have time to care for my kids. I had gone to my grandparent's house to seek their advice as I figured at their age they were bound to have all the answers for me. As I expressed my concerns to them, my grandfather said "Get up, do something, do anything…just make a start." I remember thinking at the time how that advice didn't feel like much of a solution to my problem; yet as the years have gone by in my life I have since come to realize that his answer was nothing short of sheer GENIUS!
There are so many times in life when we talk about "what we plan to do when…", or "what we would do, if only…", or "how we will, once we…". I am certain you know exactly what I am talking about because either you have said those words yourself, or you have heard them from someone else at least once in your life.
We all have. And it's amazing how often our lives get delayed from doing any of the things we talk about doing because we simply don't get started! We are masters of making excuses to justify our own procrastination. And, if you are like me, you can convince even yourself that the delays are perfectly reasonable and even smart choices on your part. I believe that is what is known as the art of self-deception.
I spend a lot of time speaking with students at universities who are interested in entrepreneurship and one of the points I try to stress the most is the need for them to just get started. Don't wait until your ideas are perfected. Don't wait until you have every little kink worked out or every little question answered. Just start. Chances are that half of the questions will either be answered on their own once you begin moving forward, and the other half won't even be relevant anymore because as your business progresses you will find that they weren't the right questions to be asking in the first place.
There is no such thing as the perfect time, or the perfect circumstance to begin. Whenever you start your entrepreneurial journey you are going to be up against challenges. Those challenges may differ based on the economic or political climates going on at any given time, but regardless of what causes them, there will always be challenges to face. But isn't that part of the allure to being an entrepreneur in the first place? The chance to solve really hard problems and overcome really big hurdles, just so we can know that we could? That is what we thrive on. That is what gets us up in the morning ready to jump out of bed and scream "Watch out world, here I come again!"
"Get up, do something, do anything…just make a start." Yes, his advice was sheer genius, and it has served me well over the years as I went through my own struggles to start and grow my businesses. His simple little saying takes away any excuses we can come up with, (and trust me I could come up with a lot of them!) and tells us to get off our behinds and start moving forward, and that is exactly what we need to do to be successful in life. Do something. Do anything. Just make a start!
yes, it is right.One enterpreneur said to me , just do it and don't think anything when you want to start your business.I think that's completely right, even you have the question during doing your business, it 's nothing. the answer to the question is on the halfway ,just waithing for you to be found .
A great article, Amy. It's going to be fun to read your posts – I'm really happy you're part of Entrepreneurs!
Excellent message, and this gets right at the heart of success–the willingness, as Walt Disney also put it, to "keep moving forward." Looking forward to reading your future articles. Keep 'em coming!
Congratulations on your first article and wishing you continued success in whatever you get up and do. I'm sure your grandpa would be proud.
Excellent article & worth reading :)
I absolutely agree with this. So many great ideas are never hatched simply because they were never started. Your advice to not wait until your ideas are perfected is especially sound. The truth is they're never perfected. They don't need to be. A mentor of mine said when you're at 80%, begin! And to strive for success, not perfection. I might also add that budding entrepreneurs be careful of the company they keep. It's too easy to find people who will tell you all the reasons why your idea won't work, and usually it's a reflection of their own fears and failures projected onto you. Lincoln said "Determine that the thing can and shall be done, and then we shall find the way." But yes, you have to start!
Love it! Yes we too often make excuses instead of just taking a flying leap and learning from what happens. One of the biggest problems today is that people are so crippled by fear that they are unwilling to change anything. I don't know about you, but I don't want to get to the end of this life with any regrets. Wallowing in your fears is a great way to miss out on so many opportunities.
thank you very much Mam, thank you for sharing part of your life story.
Good advice. It's always better to start out with a plan that is still weak than to delay acting at all. Learn from results as you make new decisions to move forward.
"Indecision is the thief of opportunity."~ Jim Rohn


text:
Oscilloscope Picks Up Indie Drama ABOUT SUNNY
Oscilloscope Laboratories announced today that it has acquired North American rights to Bryan Wizemann's ABOUT SUNNY, which stars Lauren Ambrose (SIX FEET UNDER, SLEEPWALK WITH ME) in a role that earned her widespread acclaim and an Independent Spirit Award nomination for Best Actress. The film premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival (under the title THINK OF ME), and has since Gone on to play other esteemed festivals such as The Hamptons International Film Festival, The Santa Barbara International Film Festival, and the Independent Film Festival of Boston, where it won the Grand Jury Prize for Best Narrative Feature.
O-Scope will release the film on Cable VOD and all digital platforms on March 19th, and you can visit Deadline to view the film's trailer here.
ABOUT SUNNY is a suspenseful drama about Angela, a struggling, single mother in Las Vegas who is trying to hold her life together for her daughter Sunny. As her life spirals out of control, Angela finally reaches a breaking point and is faced with an impossible choice: can she give up what she loves most for the promise of a better life for Sunny? An emotionally gripping character piece that shows us Angela's heart-wrenching dilemma with both immediacy and compassion, ABOUT SUNNY is moving and deeply resonant, and features a career-defining performance from Ambrose which has already garnered significant critical acclaim by many top-tier critics.
ABOUT SUNNY co-stars Dylan Baker (2 DAYS IN NEW YORK, REVOLUTIONARY ROAD, HAPPINESS), Penelope Ann Miller (THE ARTIST, CARLITO'S WAY), and introduces Audrey Scott as "Sunny." The film was produced by Mike S. Ryan, Blythe Robertson, and Ambrose and co-produced by Alicia Van Couvering. Executive producers are Brent Stiefel of Votiv Films and Peter C. Selig.
|Related Links
|Film Society of Lincoln Center Announces 2nd Edition of Sound + Vision Documentary Series
June 30, 2014
|Film Society of Lincoln Center Announces Summer Lineup for New Releases
April 30, 2014
|TFF Launches New Showcase Tribeca N.O.W.
April 10, 2014
About Author
- VIDEO: Chadwick Boseman Shares Challenges of Playing James Brown in GET ON UP Biopic
- Moscow Stage Star Gia Skova Returns to Hollywood and Reveals Childhood Tragedy
- Pixel Film Studios Announces Release of New Template 'Incognito Theme'
- Patrick Wilson, Matt Gerald, and Kevin Weisman Depart Marvel's ANT MAN
- WINNERS Web Series Screens at LA Short Film Festival
- VIDEO: SAG Foundation Releases Archival Interview to Honor James Garner
- Jason Biggs Causes Twitter Controversy by Posting Malaysia Airline Jokes
- VIDEO: Donald Faison Talks New Film 'Wish I Was Here' on TODAY
- VIDEO: Billy Crystal, Jay Z & More Pay Tribute to Derek Jeter in New Nike Ad
- First Look - Marvel Announces Iconic Character 'Thor' Will Now Be a Woman!


text:
The two most popular services at Waxing the City?
"Brows and Brazilians," manager Lisa O'Brien said during a daylong event Tuesday at the new business.
It's the first Waxing the City location to open in Minnesota; the company has salons in Colorado and Texas.
Waxing the City has been well received in the community since it opened Dec. 17, O'Brien said, and other businesses at CityWalk "have taken us under their wing."
The Woodbury Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon-cutting ceremony Tuesday, Jan. 8, and grand-opening events continue Jan. 10-12.
Mayor Mary Giuliani Stephens welcomed Waxing the City to Woodbury, telling the assembled group: "I love their tagline: Get your smooth on."
A one-way sign is also part of its logo.
"We do one thing and we do it really well," O'Brien said. "We strive for excellent customer service."
Located at 10035 City Walk Drive, Waxing the City offers waxing for men and women. Check out its website for a complete list of services.
Waxing the City has a no-tipping policy.
"We feel everyone should get fabulous service," O'Brien said.
People can make appointments over the phone or online, and walk-ins are welcome, O'Brien said. It also features 50 percent off for one service for first-time customers.
Plenty of people on Tuesday asked O'Brien the same question: How much does it hurt?
"Everyone has a different pain threshold," she said.
Waxing the City is open from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday.
For more information, visit its website or Facebook page.
Like Patch on Facebook | Follow us on Twitter | Sign up for our free newsletter


text:
Carnival has received much publicity during the past few years. Unfortunately, almost none of this publicity has been good publicity, and the company is now in serious damage control mode. After reporting second quarter results that came in far below expectations, as the company heavily discounted the price of its tickets in order to get customers through the door, the company has embarked on a turnaround plan. First off is the removal of chairman and CEO Micky Arison from the CEO role. He is to be replaced by board member Arnold Donald - who has no operational experience in the cruise industry.
Carnival Cruise Lines is split into several brands and the one that needs the most attention is Carnival Corp. famed for several high profile, highly preventable disasters last year. Consultants believe that the turnaround will take two or three years, depending of course on whether or not things actually go to plan.
The whole Carnival group has 100 ships, carries 10 million customers per year and is spending $700 million upgrading its vessels. However, the company has stated that advance bookings and prices for the rest of 2013 will be lower than last year. In addition, the group forecasts that fuel costs will be 3% to 5% higher this year and revenue per berth will be down 2% to 3% for the full year. Overall, diluted earnings per share will be in the range of $1.45 to $1.65, lower than the $1.88 reported in 2012.
Overall, analysts are viewing the turnaround plan with wait-and-see approach, as much depends on the company's ability not to screw up. Having said that, it would appear as if the company has begun to learn from its mistakes and is focusing on improving relations with travel agents and restructuring discount offers. Moreover, the company's most recent accident, which involved yet another power failure on board one of its ships, was handled in a all-round faster, cleaner and more effective way than its previous disaster, the well publicized fire on board a liner in the Gulf of Mexico that led to a PR nightmare.
Customer satisfaction
It seems as if Carnival will have more on its plate that just renovations and cost cutting. According to a report by J.D. Power and Associates on cruise line customer satisfaction, Carnival does not not rank well. Disney Cruise Line ranks the highest with a customer satisfaction score of 871 out of a possible 1000. Royal Caribbean Cruises ranks second with a score of 838, and Holland America, which is part of the Carnival Cruise Lines holding company, ranks third, scoring 835.
Would investors do better elsewhere?
It could be prudent for investors to look elsewhere while Carnival recovers. Both Royal Caribbean and Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings are set to boom over the next few years. Indeed, Royal Caribbean has a higher customer satisfaction rating that Carnival and Norwegian has already staged an impressive turnaround since 2008.
Indeed, Norwegian went public in January of this year and since then the share price has gained 12% compared to Carnival's dismal performance of -11% and Royal Caribbean's 7% drop. Moreover, Norwegian has expanded EBITDA for 19 quarters in a row and has consistently improved customer satisfaction for the last 40 months. The company is taking delivery of new ships this year so the future looks bright. Analysts expect Norwegians income to expand 16% this year and 130% in 2014.
On the other hand…
The future does not look so bright for Royal Caribbean. Earnings estimates have been consistently revised downwards this year as the company faces stiff competition. Earnings were hit by one-off charges last year, falling 97% but are due to recover this year; although, they are still set to come in lower than 2011 when the company earned $2.77 per share. Earnings for this year are expected to touch $2.40 per share. Having said that, Royal Caribbean appears to be the cheapest in the sector, trading at a forward P/E of 11, whereas Carnival trades at 15 and Norwegian trades at round 30.
Foolish summary
All in all, as the biggest cruise company in the world, Carnival should be able to recover well but it will take awhile. On the other hand, both Norwegian and Royal Caribbean present a better thesis for investment. Royal Caribbean is the cheapest in the sector, while Norwegian is achieving the fastest rate of growth.
So, it would appear that whatever type of investor you are, the cruise sector presents an opportunity.
This article was originally published as Carnival Is Charting a Turnaround Courseon Fool.com
Copyright © 2009 The Motley Fool, LLC. All rights reserved.


text:
Snellville City Council meetings have always been contentious - not so Loganville. However, that wasn't the case on Monday. A dispute between Mayor Ray Nunley and Councilman Mike Jones ended with Jones resigning his appointments to chair the city's Public Works / Building and Grounds committee.
The issue began last week when Nunley called a meeting of Public Works / Building and Grounds committee to discuss how to use the $2 million from Walton County's Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax. Although he chairs the committee, Jones was not in attendance. The item was put on Monday's work session agenda, but was assigned to Public Safety, under Councilman Rey Marthinez.
"I called a meeting," Nunley said. "Mr. Mike Jones was not present at the meeting. Therefore I utilized the power vested in me and appointed Mr. Rey Martinez to report to me."
Jones said he did not attend the SPLOST meeting because it was his committee and he did not call the meeting. Nunley said he called the meeting because Jones had not.
"In January of this year you were appointed and accepted the chairmanship. You have not had a meeting all year," Nunley said.
But Jones disputes that. He said his committee had met and some business had been conducted. He said he had requested a meeting with the city manager to go over the items under consideration for SPLOST funds.
"I said I would like to sit down and meet with the engineer, but no you butted in," Jones said. "There were things I wanted to go over with him."
He went on to ask the mayor to accept his resignation from the committee.
"You may have my resignation from those meetings," Jones said. "Just accept my resignation. If you're going to run everything, don't appoint me."
Nunley asked for the resignation in writing.
The $2 million has to be spent by the end of the year in order to remain earmarked for the city. Nunley said the items would be on the agenda for approval at Thursday's City Council meeting.
In other business, the city attorney asked each council member to appoint a person for for the city's ethics panel, and the mayor to appoint three, by Thursday. The appointments are necessary to bring the Ethics Board up to the required nine members. There is no compensation for the position and appointees must have lived in the city limits for a full year by the date of appointment, June 14. They cannot be an employee of the city nor have had any interest in, contract transaction or official business with the city. The appointments will be to serve on the Ethics Board for two years.
The June City Council Meeting will be at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, June 14, at City Hall.


text:
Natalia Cernicchiaro
DVM - University of Uruguay (2003)
MSc (Epidemiology) - University of Minnesota (2006)
PhD (Epidemiology) - University of Guelph (2010)
Post-doctoral fellow - Kansas State University (2011)
Research Assistant Professor, Epidemiology
Phone: (785) 532 4621
Fax: (785) 532 4851
Email: email@example.com
My primary research focus is on veterinary epidemiology, food safety, zoonoses and production medicine. My research interests include the application of epidemiological concepts and techniques, including multi-level modeling and other statistical methods, to design, implement, analyze, and interpret observational and experimental data. I like to integrate the use of core epidemiological and economic approaches to analyze large operational datasets on feedlot cattle health and performance as a way to enhance the practical understanding of cattle health problems. My projects have involved a variety of pathogens, such as Escherichia coli O157:H7 and respiratory disease organisms in cattle and wildlife hosts. Other research interests include the application of knowledge synthesis and translation techniques as a tool to help practitioners, and producers making evidence-based decisions. In addition, I am interested in promoting education and research through national and international collaboration.
I collaborate with different faculty members teaching courses in basic and advanced epidemiologic concepts and methods as well as I participate in mentoring and supporting undergraduate and graduate students.
Selected Publications
Cernicchiaro, N., White, B.J., Renter, D.G., Babcock, A.H., 2012. Economic consequences associated with the number of treatments for initial cases of bovine respiratory disease in feeder cattle. American Journal of Veterinary Research. In press.
Babcock, A.H., Cernicchiaro, N., White, B.J., Dubnicka, S.R., Thomson, D.U., Ives, S.E., Scott, H.M., Milliken, G.A., Renter, D.G., 2012. A multivariable assessment quantifying effects of cohort-level factors associated with combined mortality and culling risk in U.S. commercial feedlot cattle. Preventive Veterinary Medicine 2012 Aug 5 [Epub ahead of print].
Elmas, C.R., Koenig, J.B., Bienzle, D., Cribb, N., Cernicchiaro, N., Cote, N., Weese, S. 2012. Evaluation of a broad-range real time PCR assay for the diagnosis of septic sinovitis in horses. Canadian Journal of Veterinary Research. In press.
Amrine, D.E., White, B.J., Larson, R.L, Anderson, D.E, Mosier, D.A, Cernicchiaro, N., 2012. Determining precision and accuracy of clinical illness scores compared to pulmonary consolidation scores in Holstein calves with induced Mycoplasma bovis pneumonia. American Journal of Veterinary Research. In press.
Cernicchiaro, N., Renter, D.G., White, B.J., Babcock, A.H., Fox, J.T. 2011. Associations between weather conditions during the first 45 days following arrival and daily respiratory disease rates in autumn-placed U.S. commercial feedlot cattle. Journal of Animal Science, 2012; 90(4): 1328-1337
Cernicchiaro, N., White, B.J., Renter, D.G., Babcock, A.H., Kelly, L., Slattery, R. Associations between the distance traveled from sale barns to U.S. commercial feedlots and overall performance, risk of respiratory disease and cumulative mortality in feeder cattle during 1997 to 2009. Journal of Animal Science, 2012 90(6):1929-1939
Cernicchiaro, N., White, B.J., Renter, D.G., Babcock, A.H., Kelly, L., Slattery, R. Effects of weight loss during transit from sale barns to commercial feedlots on health and performance in feeder cattle cohorts arriving to feedlots from 2000 to 2008. Journal of Animal Science, 2012 90(6):1940-1947
Tusevljak, N., Rajic, A., Waddell, L., Dutil, L., Cernicchiaro, N., Greig, J., Wilheim, B., Wilkins, W., Totton, S., Uhland, C.F., Avery, B., McEwen, S., 2012. Prevalence of selected zoonotic bacteria in selected aquatic species and seafood: a scoping study, systematic review and meta-analysis of published research. Foodborne Pathogens and Disease 9(6); published ahead of print doi:10.1089/fpd.2011.1063
Cernicchiaro, N., Pearl, D.L., McEwen, S.A., Harpster, L., Homan, H.J., Linz, G.M., LeJeune, J.T., 2012. Association of wild bird density and farm management factors with the prevalence of E. coli O157 in dairy herds in Ohio (2007-2009). Zoonoses and Public Health; published ahead of print February 15, 2012, doi: 10.1111/j.1863-2378.2012.01457.x.
Weir, M., Rajić, A., Dutil, L., Cernicchiaro, N., Uhland, F.C., Mercier, B., and Tuševljak, N., 2012. Zoonotic Bacteria, Antimicrobial Use and Antimicrobial Resistance in Ornamental Fish: A Systematic Review of the Existing Research and Survey of Aquaculture-Allied Professionals. Epidemiology and Infection Journal 140(2):192-206.
Rioja, E., Cernicchiaro, N., Costa, M.C., Valverde, A., 2012. Perioperative risk factors for mortality and length of hospitalization in mares with dystocia undergoing general anesthesia: a retrospective study. Canadian Veterinary Journal. 53:502-510.
Cernicchiaro, N., Pearl, D.L., McEwen, S.A., LeJeune, J.T., 2011. Assessment of diagnostic tools for identifying cattle shedding and super-shedding Escherichia coli O157:H7 in a longitudinal study of naturally infected feedlot steers in Ohio. Foodborne Pathogens and Disease 8(2): 239-248.
Cernicchiaro, N., Pearl, D.L., McEwen, S.A., Zerby, H.N., Fluharty, F.L., Loerch, S.C., Kauffman, M.D., Bard, J.L., LeJeune, J.T., 2010. A randomized controlled trial to assess the impact of dietary energy sources, feed supplements, and the presence of super-shedders on the detection of Escherichia coli O157:H7 in feedlot cattle using different diagnostic procedures. Foodborne Pathogens and Disease 7(9): 1071-1081.
Cernicchiaro, N., Pearl, D.L., Ghimire, S., Gyles, C.L., Johnson, R.P., LeJeune, J.T., Ziebell, K., McEwen, S.A., 2009. Risk factors associated with Escherichia coli O157:H7 in Ontario beef cow-calf operations. Preventive Veterinary Medicine 92(1-2): 106-115.
Cernicchiaro, N., Wells, S. J., Sreevatsan, S., Janagama, H., 2008. Characterization of Mycobacterium avium subsp. paratuberculosis subtypes by type of culture media. Journal of Clinical Microbiology 46(1): 145-149.
Wells, S.J., Collins, M.T., Faaberg, K.S., Wees, C., Tavornpanich, S., Petrini, K.R., Collins, J.E., Cernicchiaro, N., Whitlock, R., 2006. Evaluation of a rapid fecal PCR test for detection of Mycobacterium avium subsp. paratuberculosis in dairy cattle. Clinical Vaccine Immunology 13(10): 1125-1130.


text:
There are lots of options throughout the Metro-Detroit area if you choose to let someone else do the cooking on Thanksgiving. Some of the restaurants open on Thanksgiving in 2013 are listed below. You'll find something to please your palate from buffets to traditional dinners with all the trimmings in Birmingham, Bloomfield Hills, Clinton Township, Downtown Detroit, Fraser, Harrison Township, Holly, Plyouth, Rochester, St. Clair Shores, Sterling Heights, Troy, Warren, and Wyandotte.
2013 Metro Detroit Thanksgiving Restaurant Options:
Birmingham -- Townsend Hotel, Rugby Grille offers a special, four-course Thanksgiving menu from 11 AM to 9 PM. Entrée choices include salmon, turkey and prime rib. Call (248) 642-5999 for reservations. Entree prices vary from $75 to $85.
Bloomfield Hills -- The Moose Preserve offers both its regular menu and a special holiday menu.
Clinton Township -- J. Baldwin's Restaurant is, as of this writing, closed because of an electrical fire. Check the link above to find out if they will open before the holiday. The restaurant typically offers a traditional turkey-dinner buffet in the $25 and adult range.
Dearborn -- The Dearborn Inn has a couple of options for Thanksgiving. Edison's restaurant hosts a Thanksgiving Holiday Brunch from 11:30 AM to 3:30 PM with an Omelet Station, Carving Station, several entrees, Waffle Station and more. Cost is $59 per person/$29 per child. Meanwhile, the Ten Eyck Tavern is hosting a Thanksgiving Dinner Buffet from 4 to 8 PM with Mahi Mahi and Cheese Tortellini entrees, as well as a Carving Station. Cost is $30 per person/$15 per child. For reservations call (313) 271-2700 x6209. (Edison's Restaurant Review)
Detroit -- The Majestic Cafe hosts a Thanksgiving Breakfast Buffet from 7 AM to Noon so that you have a nice, warm place to watch the parade. The menu items are typically breakfast and the price is $20 an adult/$15 a child.
Detroit -- The Whitney is hosting both a Thanksgiving Brunch with VIP Parade Seating at 7:30 AM on Thanksgiving Day ($59 an adult/$39 a child) and Thanksgiving Dinner from Noon to 6 PM ($49 an adult/$29 a child).
Fraser: The Vintage House hosts two seatings for Thanksgiving Dinner at 12:30 PM and 4:30 PM. Cost is $19.95 an adult/$11.95 a child.
Harrison Township -- Gino's Surf Banquet Center offers a buffet, including turkey, roast beef, pasta and chicken strips. Dinner is served from 12 p.m. until 6 p.m. $20.95 adults/$10.95 kids.
Holly –- Historic Holly Hotel offers a Thanksgiving Dinner from Noon to 7 PM. It includes four courses. Entree choices include Roasted Peacock Farms Turkey, Madeira Braised Duroc Pork Shank, Paperbelly Trout, or Autumn Squash Gratinee. Cost is $32 an adult/$15 kids (8-12).
Plymouth –- The Golden Fox and Fox Classic Log Cabin both offer a Thanksgiving Day Bountiful Brunch. The Golden Fox is setup as a buffet with the following stations: All-American Breakfast, Neptune's Corner, Soup du Jour, Salad Bar Extravaganze, Carving Board, Waffle Bar, Build Your Own Omelet, Sweet Table Extravaganza, and, of course, Old Fashioned Thanksgiving. The Thanksgiving station includes Buttermilk Chicken, Pumpkin Ravioli, Cedar Salmon, Roasted Turkey, Mini Lamb SHeppard's Pie, Bistro Chuck Steak, and Apple stuffed Pork Loin. It costs $34.95 an adult/$12.95 a child. Meanwhile, Fox Classic Log Cabin includes a carving board with both turkey and ham, as well as Roasted Pork Loin and Braised Beef Tips entrees. The buffet costs $24.95 an adult/$10.95 a child. Hours are 11 AM to 5 PM. Call for reservations: (734) 453-7272.
Rochester -- The Brookshire Restaurant at the Royal Park Hotel is serving a four-course Thanksgiving Dinner from Noon to 8 PM. Entress range from $47 to $55 and include a Peacock Farms Turkey, Pan Roasted Atlantic Salmon, Roasted Tenderloin of Beff and Braised Lamb Shank "Osso Bucco." A children's menu is available. Call for reservations: (248) 453-8732.
St. Clair Shores -- Waves: A Chill and Grill Restaurant is hosting a Thanksgiving Buffet from Noon to 7 PM. Buffet entrees include Herb-Roasted Turkey, Chicken Breast with Marsala Wine, Garlic ROasted Salmon, Five Cheese Macaroni and CHeese, Shrimp & Crab Alfredo, and Prime Rib. Cost is $21.95 an adult/$8.95 a child (5-10). Call for reservation times: (586) 773-3840.
Sterling Heights –- Sterling Inn offers a buffet in its ballroom that includes a carving station with turkey, roast beef and ham, as well as seven addition entrees and a Grand Dessert Table from Noon until 5 PM. Cost is $26.99 an adult/$11.99 a child (3-10).
Troy -- The Capital Grille is taking reservations for Thanksgiving Dinner.
Warren -- Juliano's Restaurant hosts a Thanksgiving Buffet from 1 PM to 6 PM with turkey, ham, Swedish meatballs, and kielbasa and kraut. The cost is $16.99. A children's menu is available.
Wyandotte -- Portofino Italian Restaurant traditionally offers a Thanksgiving Buffet. (Portofino Restaurant Review)


text:
Jose Mourinho has left out of the squad for the match against Alcoyano and demonstrated as well, not 'forgive' the discreet performances offered by Brazil in recent meetings in which he participated.
The Premier League can and should oxygenate to Real Madrid (stringing two games without a win and now lies 11 points behind Barcelona in the league), would revive the scoring talent of Cristiano Ronaldo (apathetic in his last appearances) and confirms that Kaka is fully stated by Jose Mourinho.
The Portuguese coach has not nor summoned to the match against Alcoyano (despite the great performance that caught on in the first leg, with a goal included) and has thus encouraged rumors that put the midfielder away from the Santiago Bernabeu during the coming winter.
In six games for Madrid after the good image offered by Kaka in the Cup, the Brazilian has only played three and as a substitute. His last performance against Betis Consuming (in the box defeat away to Real Madrid in La Liga Barca) and especially pissed Mourinho left. When Portuguese coach did not like it at all, the image displayed by the pound (although the other players will not have the day) and it has shown after unveiling the squad against Alcoyano.
The match seemed ideal to see a new exhibition of Kaka, brighter when it is free of pressure, but finally just be an opportunity for homegrown Madridistas, yes they can show off in a match completely inconsequential by both the rival as the result that Real won the first leg 1-4. You can also enjoy Cristiano Ronaldo, who could regain his aim in the eyes of a Kaka will wait in the stands. Mourinho is back to open the exit door.


text:
36% of the CEO
John M. Belcher
Pros – The company was recently purchased by Rockwell Collins. The senior management has made some welcome changes to benefits and the bonus program.
Cons – Communication between departments could be better. The buildings are in need of remodeling. Overall not too much to complain about.
Advice to Senior Management – Keep it up.
Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend – I'm optimistic about the outlook for this company
Pros – Everyone is very knowledgable in their field and willing to help you succeed. ARINC encouraged advancement to other departments for new and continued growth opportunities. Work-life balance was wonderful! If I had any issues to tend to at home, my mangers understood and worked with me. The pay was pretty good for all employment levels too.
Cons – There really aren't any cons from my side. I have had a couple bad experiences with other companies that make me appreciate ARINC as a whole even more.
Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend – I'm optimistic about the outlook for this company
Pros – Growth, benefits, time off, every other Friday off
Cons – Politics, training, promotion, personal growth
Advice to Senior Management – None
Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend – I'm optimistic about the outlook for this company
1 person found this helpful
Pros – The work is can be challenging and fun, especially when it is busy. Above average benefits, medical plan is good, plenty of time off.
Cons – Many of the managers worked on the floor prior to becoming managers. Most of them were mediocre employees while on the floor, and are poor managers. This job requires membership in a union. Unfortunately a person's seniority carries more weight than their job performance. Management chooses to ignore issues when it is convenient. Preserving their jobs (mgmt.) , is more important than raising morale and holding people accountable for their work and behavior. 24/7 operation, never closes. Scheduling is based on seniority (again that 9-letter word)!!.
Advice to Senior Management – Hire managers from outside or other areas of the company. Cater to those employees who choose to act professionally and responsibly. Raise the standards!!!! Do not "rubber-stamp" the yearly evaluations. Replace employees who don't want to be here or simply cannot do the job, they are a "cancer"; they lower morale and frustrate those who choose to conduct themselves in a professional manner. Management needs to spend more time in the building. Some of the managers are out of the building by 4pm, Fridays, weekends and holiday. Management needs to be more visible and accountable.
Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend
Pros – Location. Flexible work schedule. Most of the people are friendly
Cons – The Engineering group does what ever they feel like. They ignore BusOps processes and procedures.
Advice to Senior Management – Get the Engineering Group out of the Procurement business.
Pros – Best company I ever worked for before the sale. Having every others Friday off was a great perk. Outstanding benefits.
Cons – After the sale to Carlyle they squeezed out so much money, they squeezed the life out of the business. Raises we're small, benefits slashed, and moral low. Communication was also not their strong suit.
Advice to Senior Management – Start to value your employees as capable professionals again, and not data on a spreadsheet.
No, I would not recommend this company to a friend – I'm not optimistic about the outlook for this company
Pros – Very nice and friendly people. Getting every other Friday off is a great perk. Decent salary and benefits. A specialist in defense communications and computer networks.
Cons – Work was very dull and uninteresting. There was way too much documentation involved in the projects. Projects lacked some sense of direction. There is also a lack of job security and stability. Being bought by Carlye Group is a big mistake for this company.
Advice to Senior Management – Keep engineers better informed on the status of projects and contracts.
No, I would not recommend this company to a friend
Pros – Fast-paced projects with ever-changing technologies along with difficult personalities allowed me to understand my ability to persevere through almost anything. Customers made the job rewarding when they were satisfied with the progression or results of a project. The fact that you have to pick up so many responsibilities along the way really pad your résumé for a more fulfilling career elsewhere.
Cons – Satellite locations do not operate within the same guidelines as the corporate headquarters, meaning HR presence or policies are virtually non-existent. This results in employees not able to report to HR without fear of a hostile work environment, thus being abused without any repercussions.
There is a lot of sexual harassment and sexist views that make an uncomfortable environment for women. General bullying is rampant and felt as if it were rewarded since it often came from a huge amount of program managers and general upper management.
Long hours are expected and seldom rewarded or acknowledged. Satellite locations have had lay-offs as recent as mid-2013 and the general environment seems to be shaky.
Advice to Senior Management – Require HR presence in all satellite locations and general ethics/management classes for managers (or a formal orientation) run by HR staff. Follow up with HR policies regularly.
Be more transparent about the culture and expectation of extended hours (along with the difficult personalities).
No, I would not recommend this company to a friend – I'm not optimistic about the outlook for this company
Pros – Great People, great benefits and great atmosphere with a competitive salary. Able to interface with a variety of customers that appreciated our work and were not afraid to express it to us and ARINC
Cons – Not having the ability to interface with the customer as a cognizant team in all situations.
Advice to Senior Management – Prepare positions for transitioning employees when contracts are depleated
Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend – I'm not optimistic about the outlook for this company
Pros – The mission was important, the work significant, and opportunities to try different departments was encouraged.
Cons – The sense of community that existed dissipated with the many lay-offs.
Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend
Would you like us to review something? Please describe the problem with this {0} and we will look into it.
Your feedback has been sent to the team and we'll look into it.
We're sorry but your feedback didn't make it to the team. Your input is valuable to us – would you mind trying again?
Your response will be removed from the review – this cannot be undone.
Copyright © 2008–2014, Glassdoor. All Rights Reserved. Your use of this service is subject to our Terms of Use and Privacy & Cookies Policy. Safe Harbor Notice. Glassdoor ® is a registered trademark of Glassdoor, Inc.
Simply post an anonymous review for a current/former employer or recent interview experience. Your post is anonymous – and if you're worried someone will be able to identify your review, you can even post without telling us your job title and location. Learn More.
No thanks – I'll just look around
Everything you view and do on Glassdoor is private


text: Participants in the workshop will learn about how wireless mesh networks work, including information on both hardware and software. Other learning objectives include how wireless lighting control systems are installed and maintained. The workshop will also discuss control strategies for getting the most out of wireless lighting controls – strategies such as smart scheduling, daylight harvesting and occupancy detection. Finally, participants will learn about the energy saving benefits of such a system.


text:
A Newbury Park resident held two burglary suspects at gunpoint early Wednesday morning until police arrived and took them into custody.
Brent Williams, 24, of West Hillcrest Drive was awakened about 1:35 a.m. by sounds from the carport below his apartment. After arming himself with a handgun, he went to investigate the noise while his girlfriend called the police.


text:
No charges have been filed in the accident that killed a five-year-old girl as she walked with her mother and two younger brothers in Highland Park on Labor Day.
The Lexus Coupe involved in the accident, driven by an 18-year-old Highland Park woman, left the roadway at 2:30 p.m. Monday and hit the family walking on the sidewalk in the 700 block of Central Ave.
Jaclyn Santos-Sacramento was killed, while her mother Modesta Sacramento and younger brothers, two and four years of age, escaped with non-life threatening injuries.
Both boys were treated and released from the hospital, but Modesta Sacramento remains hospitalized, according to a press release from the Highland Park police.
Highland Park Deputy Chief George Pfutzenreuter said it is premature to come to any conclusions yet in the case.
The department is currently working with the Lake County Major Crash Team to process the vehicle, and to determine if driver impairment was a factor in the crash, according to the release.
The release went on to say both law enforcement agencies are working in collaboration with the Lake County State's Attorney's Office.
The driver, whose name has not yet been released, was the only occupant in the car. At the time of the crash she was travelling eastbound on Central Ave. before crossing the westbound lanes and striking the family as they walked on the sidewalk.
At the direction of the Lake County State's Attorney's Office, the release states that charges have not been filed, pending investigation results and state crime lab analysis.


text:
Two days after breaking the story that James Thrash might have to retire because of a lingering neck injury, I ran into the Redskins' receiver at an NFL Players Association press conference this morning. Here's what Thrash had to say about his situation.
"Right now I'm just trying to get it back to where I feel comfortable," said the 34-year-old Thrash, who has received treatment virtually every day since the bulging disc began acting up again after the start of workouts on Mar. 16. "If they tell me that I have to have surgery [to be able to play a 13th season], then I'll have to decide what I'm going to do. Right now, I'm not looking that far ahead. I've trained so hard my whole life. This is a different challenge. I haven't set [a deadline]. I try to keep open communication with coach [Jim Zorn] so we're on the same page."
Zorn said Thursday that the Redskins will have decide by the start of training camp on July 30 whether to keep Thrash on the roster. He could be placed on the physically unable to perform list in order not to take one of the precious 80 roster spots for camp.


text:
Cops Corner: East County
Date: November 7, 2012
by: Observer Staff
The following information was gathered from incident and arrest reports obtained from the Manatee County Sheriff's Office.
Oct. 31
Book 'em, Dan-o
12:18 a.m. — 16300 block of Baycross Drive. Suspicious Incidents. While entering her home, a woman heard a loud noise and thought it was a sliding glass door. The woman left the house and returned with a security guard. The woman found two books on the floor in the study, which she didn't remember being on the floor. There were no signs of forced entry and nothing was missing from the home. The woman was told to call the police again if she discovered items were missing.
Tag, you're it
3:44 p.m.—6100 block of Turnbury Park Dr. Larceny Petit First Offense. A woman reported that an unknown person stole her tag decal.
Nov. 1
Lacking information
1 a.m. — 10600 block of Old Grove Circle. Burglary of Unoccupied Dwelling/Unarmed. Unknown individuals entered a home through an unlocked door and took undisclosed items. The suspects fled in an unknown direction.
Nov. 2
A real visionary
3:54 p.m. 6200 block of State Road 64 E. Petit Theft First Degree. An employee was arrested after admitting to taking $101.00 from a drawer in the store's vision center.
Complimentary paint job
7 p.m. — 4300 block of 39th St. E. Criminal Mischief. While legally parked in a parking lot, a vehicle's tires were punctured with metal spikes and a liquid was poured onto all painted surfaces.
Nov. 3
Pick-up artist
8:57 a.m. — 11200 block of State Road 70 E. Petit Theft. A woman put her wallet down while grocery shopping and when she returned to retrieve it, it was gone. While viewing surveillance footage the next day, the woman said she saw a white male grab her wallet and walk away. The store manager identified the male suspect as a regular customer, but police determined it was impossible to see whether the item the male suspect picked up was actually a wallet. The case is being investigated.
Nov. 4
Smash and grab
7:47 a.m.—800 block of 128th St. NE. Burglary of a Vehicle. Suspects stole a GPS system from an unlocked vehicle, then smashed the front passenger-side window of another vehicle to steal two purses containing cash and other items.
Nov. 5
Stealthy steal
6:29 p.m.— 5800 block of Ranch Lake Blvd. Shoplifting. An officer responded to a shoplifting call at a store. Some of the items were recovered and released to the store at the scene, and other items were later located and placed into property and evidence. The suspect was transported to the Manatee County Jail.
Currently 0 Responses
- Aug
23 Back to School Splash Bash
10:00 am - 1:00 pm
- Sep
27 Health & Wellness Expo
10:00 am - 1:00 pm
- Sep
27 Health & Wellness Expo-LWR
10:00 am - 1:00 pm
- Oct
3 Florida Balloon Festival
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Have you seen Tiny Tim?
Tiny Tim, a 2-year-old Chihuahua, has gone missing from his foster home.
Temple plans community outreach
Temple Sinai will expand its presence in the Lakewood Ranch area this fall with programs and opportunities for socializing and learning.
Fifty-year reunion offers payback
When Lakewood Ranch resident Thomas Newman returned to his alma mater for a 50th reunion, he took home more than memories.


text:
The Daily Iowegian
---- — On Sunday evening, Nov. 10 at 5:30 p.m. an unprecedented event will take place at the King Theater at 113 Benton Ave. East in Albia. My Hope America with Billy Graham will take place as part of a nationwide outreach in conjunction with the 95th birthday of the famous American preacher and evangelist. Working together with more than 22,000 local churches, both Protestant and Catholic, and groups, the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association will hold this nationwide outreach to coincide with the Rev. Graham's 95th birthday. The event is being sponsored by several churches in Albia, including Trinity United Methodist, Cornerstone Community, Albia Baptist Temple, River Life and Christ at the Crossroads Ministries and also has the support of the Albia Ministerial Association.
The multi-media event starts at the theater at 5:30 p.m. but doors will be open at 5 p.m. for a free food and fellowship time catered by Hy-Vee of Albia. At about 6:15 p.m. the one hour program will begin with special music provided by Faith Connected which includes singers from Ottumwa as well as Tom Williamson and Cindy Rhodes. Special music will also appear on the big screen from Keith and Kristyn Getty, both from Ireland who will perform the classic, "In Christ Alone," which they wrote. There will be some short comments and sharing by some two adult speakers and a senior high youth prior to the special message from the Rev. Graham from his living room at his home in Montreat, N.C. also appearing on the screen at the theater. Also appearing via the big screen will be singers, Lacey Sturm and LeCrae.
Free Bibles will be given to all in attendance and the entire event itself will run about one hour.
Similar events will happen nationwide as will special presentations around the country and in homes and television on other days. It is all part of a massive move around the nation as the Rev. Graham gives, what he believes, is the last call to America. This comes as many continue to see our nation sink further into moral and spiritual decay. Graham has said that, "unless God sends a sweeping revival across America, the America, as we have known it, a nation rooted in Biblical values, will be a thing f the past. The hour is late and the need is urgent. The eternal destiny of many souls, and the future of our great nations are at stake."
"Today, about 60 percent of Americans do not attend church regularly and many many continue to struggle with issues that are draining them of hope not only for the nations but their own lives. All of us are concerned for not only the nation but for the many people we see who are struggling and looking for answers," said one of the sponsors, the Rev. Richard Grimes. "It is not about denominations or striving to gain members in our respective churches, it is about proclaiming the only message that can change our country and to bring hope into the lives of all of us whether we attend church, whether we are young or old or middle ages, no matter who we are. Only Christ can do that."
This event is open to everyone regardless of age or church background. This is more than a spiritual event but also is a historical and cultural event as the Rev. Graham, who has been an icon worldwide makes his last call to America. It is something everyone, every American will want to see and experience regardless of background. That also includes other communities who have also indicated interest. It is free. It is encouraged for everyone coming to also invite and bring guests and friends and neighbors. For more information, call Neil Montz or Deb Malloy at (641) 932-7393 or (641) 932-2352.


text:
Staff Login
Thank you for visiting Uncle Sam's Academy's new website, where you can find just about everything you need to know about our center and our staff. If you cannot find what you are looking for, or would like additional information, please call us.
Childacre Board
Attention parents!!! Uncle Sam's Academy Childcare board meets the second Thursday of each month.
Important: It's that time of year when we ask parents to complete the annual registration forms for your child. This paperwork is very important, as it allows us to update your contact information and ensure that your child's medical records are up to date. Don't forget the annual activity fee of $20 is also due at this time.
Uncle Sams Academy is an Eco-Healthy Child Care certificed facility. Child care facilities qualify as "Eco-Healthy" by completing a checklist that highlights 30 simple steps that ensure a safe place for children. Eco-Healthy providers commit to reducing children's exposure to toxics and other environmental health hazards.
Recommended EPA Web pages


text:
NEW YORK — Anthony Weiner pressed ahead with his bid for mayor Wednesday despite growing calls for him to drop out over a new sexting scandal, saying the campaign is too important to abandon over "embarrassing personal things" becoming public.
Rivals, newspaper editorial pages and at least one former New York congressional colleague urged the Democrat to quit the race a day after he acknowledged exchanging raunchy messages and photos online even after the same sort of behavior destroyed his congressional career two years ago.
"I think he should pull out of the race. I think he needs serious psychiatric help," Rep. Jerrold Nadler, D-N.Y.
Weiner brushed off such calls and kept up his campaign schedule. He was greeted with boos as he took the stage to speak at a public housing meeting Wednesday evening, but by the end of his remarks, the crowd loudly cheered.
"I thought these things would come out by the end of the campaign, and some of them have. Look, I am pressing forward, running a campaign about the issues, and I'm getting a good response," he said afterward.
The latest scandal erupted Tuesday after the gossip website The Dirty posted X-rated messages and a crotch shot it said he exchanged with a woman last year while using the online alias "Carlos Danger."
At a news conference Tuesday evening, Weiner, who has been a favorite in the polls since he launched his political comeback attempt in late May, stood side-by-side with his clearly uncomfortable wife, Huma Abedin, and said he hoped the voters would give him another chance.
Abedin, a longtime adviser to former Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton, reaffirmed her love and support for her husband and said the matter was "between us."


text:
Last week, it seemed likely that HP's first Pocket PC with a VGA screen, the iPAQ hx4705, would be released tomorrow. Unfortunately, over the weekend the release date was moved back at least another week, and possibly to early October.
When this model was officially announced, HP said it would be available before the end of August. However, the release date has slipped steadily since then.
HPshopping, the company's official web store, will say only that the hx4705 is "Coming This Fall," which means the release of this model could be as late as November.
However, HP lists on its web site for small and medium-sized businesses a shipping date of October 5.
This listing is for the hx4700, not the hx4705, but HP has long had a practice of changing the product numbers for its iPAQs depending on what channel they are being sold through. It seems likely the consumer channel will get this product at the same time the business channel will, although this isn't definite.
Update: A Brighthand reader reports being told by an HP Small Business Representative that the hx4700 he pre-ordered on the first day possible will definitely be shipped to him on September 28. The reason the date listed on the Small Business web site keeps being moved back is it reflects when HP believes a handheld ordered today will ship. Apparently, demand for the hx4700/hx4705 is so high, there's going to be long delay between when orders a placed and when they are fulfilled, even after the product hits the market.
If HP can actually get the hx4705 on the market in early October, it will be the first of a new generation of Pocket PCs with VGA screens to debut in the United States.
The Asus A730W is another VGA Pocket PC, but it won't hit the market until the end of October at the earliest.
Dell is also going to release a model similar to hx4705, but this isn't expected to happen until early November.
Two more VGA Pocket PCs, the Toshiba e830 and the Fujitsu-Siemens Pocket Loox 720, won't be available in the United States.
Of course, people have the option of getting a Toshiba e800 and upgrading it to the latest version of Windows Mobile, but, unlike all these other models, it lacks Bluetooth.
A comparison of how the iPAQ hx4705 stacks up against all these other models is available in this article.
The hx4705 will be the first iPAQ ever to include a 4-inch VGA display. As this model will use Windows Mobile Second Edition, this screen can be easily switched between portrait and landscape modes.
This device will have a 624 MHz Intel XScale processor. It will also have 64 MB of RAM and 128 MB of ROM. This unusual arrangement, with far more ROM than RAM, will allow the hx4705 to have an 80 MB iPAQ File Store.
The hx4705 will include both 802.11b and Bluetooth 1.2 wireless networking, as well as a CompactFlash slot and an SD/MMC slot that supports SDIO.
This iPAQ won't have a D-pad. Instead, it will have a small touchpad below the screen intended to be used with a fingertip.
The list price for this model is $650.
Much more information on the iPAQ hx4705 is available in this article.
TechTarget publishes
more than 100 focused websites providing quick access to a deep store of
news, advice and analysis about the technologies, products and processes crucial
to the jobs of IT pros.
All Rights Reserved, Copyright 2000 - 2014, TechTarget | Read our Privacy Statement