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Quad Cities Campus
International Business Minor
Minor in International Business
Option I: For Business Majors: 16 s.h.
- Foreign Language (3–4 s.h.); MKTG 317: 6–7 s.h.
- 9 or 10 s.h. from ECON 420 or 470, FIN 497*, HRM 444, INAG 310, MGT 485, MKTG 417, SCM 411; one course may be taken from Foreign Languages (any second course in the same language as core course), BAT 300, FCS 300, POLS 331, or History (any non-U.S. history course at the 300 or 400 level).9–10 s.h.
Option II: For Non-Business Majors: 24 s.h.
- Foreign Language (3 or 4 s.h.); MKTG 317; 6 s.h. from ACCT 200, ECON 231, FIN 311, MGT 349, MGT 125, MKTG 327, SCM 211: 12–13 s.h.
- 11–12 s.h. from same courses listed in Option I.2: 11–12 s.h.
*International topic only.
Course Descriptions
300 Global Study. (1–9, repeatable to 9) (General Education/Multicultural Studies) Integrates the study of international business or technology with international travel. Focuses on preparing students for the global environment of the 21st century. Only 3 s.h. can be applied toward the International Business minor. Prerequisite: permission of instructor.
310 Business & Government Communications Essentials. (3) Essentials of oral and written communication skills necessary for success in today's business and government organizations. Students may not earn credit for both BCOM 310 and BCOM 320. Prerequisite: Must be accepted in the Learning to Lead Program which includes ENG 280 as a prerequisite.
315 Analytical Report Writing in Business. (1) Conceptual and practical aspects of effective communication through analytical report writing. Prerequisite: BCOM 310.
320 Business Communications. (3) Conceptual and practical aspects of effective communication through reports, letters, and memorandums. Writing Instruction in the Discipline (WID) course. Prerequisite: ENG 280.
230 The Legal Environment of Business. (3) An introduction to the legal system and the laws governing activities of business, including a study of the foundations of the legal system, business ethics, alternative dispute resolution, contracts, business wrongs (torts), and an introduction to business organizations.
431 The Law of Commercial Transactions. (3) A study of commercial transactions including contracts, sales, bankruptcy, secured transactions, and the legal environment of business.
432 The Law of Business Organizations. (3) A study of the laws governing business organizations, including agency, partnerships, corporations, employment, real estate, and an overview of the legal relationships between business and government.
435 Cyberlaw. (3) A study of the legal, ethical, and public policy issues related to computer technology, the Internet, and electronic business and commerce with special emphasis on the state of the law and policy as it is developing. Prerequisite: BL 230 or consent of instructor.
460, 461, 462 Independent Research in Business Law I, II, and III. (1–2 each) Independent research study of an approved topic. For selected business majors. Prerequisites: a cumulative GPA of 2.50 or above and permission of the department chairperson.
484 Legal Environment of International Business. (3) An introduction to the laws regulating international trade and commerce, including international and comparative law, and the legal and ethical environment of international business. Course examines the special risks of international business and how to minimize those risks. Prerequisite: junior standing.
353 Human Resource Management. (3) This course focuses on recruitment and human resource planning; employment, placement, compensation, and benefits; training and development; employee and labor relations; health, safety, and security; and personnel research in business and industry.
441 Staffing. (3) The study of human resource planning techniques in business and industry such as measurement and testing principles; attracting, selecting, and placing personnel. Prerequisite: HRM 353.
442 Compensation Management. (3) The course focuses on pay systems, which includes a study of compensation laws, job evaluation methods, wage/salary curves, development of compensation packages, and administrative procedures used in compensation and benefits administration. Prerequisite: HRM 353.
443 Collective Bargaining. (3) A comprehensive study of collective bargaining. Stress is given to legislation, policies, and practices pertinent to collective bargaining, as well as to procedures and techniques utilized in bargaining. Attention also focuses upon the problem of handling and settling industrial controversy. Prerequisite: HRM 353.
444 International Human Resource Management. (3) (Global Issues) The study of human resource management practices and regulations. Topics will include staffing, selection, training and development, labor relations, performance appraisal, and managing workforce diversity in a global economy.
446 Human Resource Management in the Legal Environment. (3) Social and economic implications of government regulations concerning equal employment opportunity are covered. Includes laws and agencies relating to equality in employment for women, minorities, veterans, older employees, and disabled workers. Prerequisite: HRM 353.
449 Appraising and Developing Employees. (3) Examination of employee performance appraisal and development activities in organizations. Emphasis on their design, implementation, and evaluation, and on the systemic relationships among training, careers, and the management of organization development. Prerequisite: HRM 353.
460, 461, 462 Independent Research in Human Resource Management I, II, and III. (1–2 each, not repeatable) Independent research study of an approved topic. For selected human resource management majors. Prerequisites: a cumulative GPA of 2.50 or above and permission of the department chairperson.
125 Business and Technology in a Global Society. (3) A comprehensive overview of global business principles, practices, and trends that are reshaping today's business and affecting tomorrow's competitive environment. Consideration of the impact of technology, ethics, diversity, culture, and various emerging issues on all business disciplines.
349 Principles of Management. (3) Study of the managerial process in an organizational setting with emphasis on decision making, planning, organizing, and controlling including discussion of motivation, leadership, communication, and interpersonal dynamics in an organization context.
350 Organizational Behavior. (3) Extended study of concepts dealing with individual and group behavior in organizations. Students explore theory and research as well as practical applications related to management. Prerequisite: MGT 349.
400 Applied Leadership Skills. (3) An experiential course designed to prepare technical students for managerial and leadership positions. Emphasis is on the acquisition of knowledge and development of skills necessary for effective performance in technical employment situations. Not available to students in Business programs. Does not count as a course for minors in management. Not available to students who have had MGT 349. Prerequisite: junior or senior standing.
425 Managerial Decision Making. (3) An examination of problem solving or decision making processes. Emphasis is on skills and techniques of individual and group problem solving and decision making including creative and critical thinking. Prerequisites: MGT 349 and CS 101.
445 Organization Development. (3) Examines current models and methods for bringing about change in organizations. Emphasizes understanding organizations as complex adaptive systems. Provides knowledge and practical tools to promote and maintain system viability across the dynamic contexts facing modern organizations. Prerequisite: MGT 350.
447 Analysis of Behavior in Organizations. (3) Examines organizational behavior from a cultural/ interpretive perspective for the purpose of describing how organizations are run rather than how they should be run. The nature of the course allows the students to gather information on how to cope with life in organizations, with specific focus on being a successful organizational member. Prerequisite: MGT 350.
448 Business Organization Structure/Theory. (3) Explores the influence of organization structure on behavior by examining such topics as technology, environment, bureaucracy, effectiveness, and power. Course includes case analysis and small group activities. Prerequisite: MGT 349.
460, 461, 462 Independent Research in Management I, II and III. (1–2 each, not repeatable) Independent research study of an approved topic. For selected management majors. Prerequisites: a cumulative GPA of 2.50 or above and permission of the department chairperson is required.
465 Internship. (3–12, repeatable to 12) Work experience, on- and/or off-campus, in an organization involving on-the-job training in management-related areas. Intern will be supervised by a faculty coordinator and a supervisor in the organization. Reports of work experience are submitted to the coordinator. These hours cannot be applied toward meeting the requirements for a management or a human resource management major or minor. Prerequisites: junior standing, management or human resource management major or minor, and permission of department chairperson. Graded S/U only.
470 Seminar in Management. (3, repeatable once) An in-depth treatment of various facets of management problems and concepts. Possible topics include conflict resolution, organizational change, and stress management. Topics determined by instructor. Prerequisite: MGT 349.
474 Entrepreneurship and Small Business. (3) The course examines the decision process of starting a new business. Topics covered include: the role of small business in society; characteristics of small business owners; problems, opportunities, advantages, and disadvantages of being in small business. The process of writing a complete business plan is a major focus of the course. Cases, interviews, and other hands-on methods are used. Prerequisites: MGT 349, MKTG 327, and either FIN 311 or FIN 331.
481 Management and Society: Ethics and Social Responsibility. (3) A study of relationships between business, government, society, and individuals. Topics include ethics, social responsibility, regulation, globalization, and managing ethical and social issues of concern to various stakeholders and the natural environment. Prerequisite: MGT 349.
483 Managing Organizations for Environmental Sustainability. (3) Studies how businesses and other organizations can become more environmentally sustainable, emphasizing sustainability management practices/methods. Includes background coverage of sustainability, ecological principles, environmental problems and philosophies, organizations' environmental impacts, and government policy approaches. Includes a project to improve organizational sustainability. Prerequisite: MGT 349 or permission of instructor.
485 International Management. (3) (Global Issues) The study of managing people and organizations in a multicultural global environment. Topics include the management functions of planning, organizing, leading, and controlling as they apply to strategy formulation, decision-making, cross-cultural organizational behavior, global teams, and intercultural communication. Prerequisite: MGT 349.
490 Business Strategy. (3) This capstone course integrates functional perspectives in a general manager's view of organizational competition under uncertainty; explores frameworks analyzing external environments and firm resources; building and sustaining competitive advantage; and develops skills in designing, communicating, and implementing strategies. Prerequisites: senior business major; 12 s.h. in major area; and FIN 311 or 331, MGT 349, and MKTG 327.
317 International Business. (3) (Global Issues) Introductory review of international trade emphasizing the role of marketing and distribution in directing the flow of products to and from the United States. The course also focuses on the impact of competition, politics, regulation, culture, finance, and technology.
327 Marketing Principles. (3) A general examination of the basic elements of the marketing functions. Such elements include the development, pricing, promotion, and distribution of goods and services studied in the framework of strategic and tactical decision-making by marketing managers as applied to business and nonbusiness organizations. Prerequisites: ACCT 200 or ACCT 201 or ECON 232.
329 Marketing Research. (3) This course concentrates on the fundamental techniques involved in determining problems, gathering and processing secondary and primary sources of information to solve marketing problems. Students will apply the research process to particular problem areas or cases through computer applications and statistical analysis. Prerequisites: MKTG 327 and STAT 171 or equivalent.
331 Promotional Concepts. (3) Emphasis is on promotion as the communication function of marketing. Attention is given to marketing communications theory, concepts, and research with in-depth treatment of all elements of the promotion mix (i.e., advertising, sales promotion, personal selling, public relations, and pointof- purchase communications). Prerequisite: MKTG 327.
333 Consumer Behavior. (3) The application of behavior science concepts and methods to the solution of marketing problems and the development of marketing strategies. Psychological and socio-cultural factors are examined in relation to the consumer decision-making process. Prerequisite: MKTG 327.
335 Professional Selling. (3) Learning to develop and apply essential professional selling skills through the use of interpersonal communication to effectively market yourself and the organization you represent. Basic concepts, processes, and techniques for selling, including customer analysis, prospecting, developing rapport, handling objections, customer service, and other related areas. Prerequisite: MKTG 327.
343 Retailing Management. (3) Retailing is studied from a decision-making approach. Topics covered include retailing strategy, consumer shopping behavior, human resource planning, the retail mix, communications, merchandising, and location. Prerequisite: MKTG 327.
371 Internet Marketing. (3) An examination of how businesses are using the Internet as a viable marketing tool. Understand the impact of the World Wide Web on the marketing mix and examine the unique competencies of this technology. Prerequisite: MKTG 327.
400 Marketing Internship. (1–12, repeatable to 12) Integrates marketing theories with application to actual business practice. All internships are supervised by a faculty coordinator and an executive in the business firm. In order to receive maximum credit, the student must be in a full-time position for a minimum of 16 weeks. Proportional credit will be granted for internships of shorter duration or with less working hours. These hours cannot be applied toward meeting the requirements for a marketing minor. Prerequisites: marketing major or minor, minimum junior standing, 2.75 GPA, 9 s.h. of marketing coursework, and written approval of department chairperson. Graded S/U only.
411 Mobile Marketing. (3) An exploration of the applications of mobile marketing to increase brand awareness, generate customer profile information, increase site traffic, improve customer loyalty, and enhance revenues. Prerequisite: MKTG 327.
417 International Marketing. (3) (Global Issues) Emphasis is on marketing planning and strategies in the global environment. An examination of the cultural, political, economic, and other important factors affecting the international marketer and international marketing operations. Prerequisite: MKTG 327.
421 Seminar in Marketing Technologies. (3) A seminar course on the latest technological advances being deployed by marketers. Students will learn to understand and evaluate the impact of potential technologies on marketing strategy using industry and organizational examples. Prerequisite: MKTG 327.
431 Direct Marketing Management. (3) An examination of the concepts, strategies, and applications involved in direct marketing, including direct mail, direct response advertising, telemarketing, catalogs, broadcast, and co-ops. Measurability, accountability, lists, database management, and the integration of direct marketing programs into the marketing mix are stressed. Prerequisite: MKTG 327.
432 Advertising and Promotional Campaigns. (3) Planning and development of advertising campaigns by students. A skills and techniques course which focuses on the application of advertising, sales promotion, and public relation concepts to the development of a promotional campaign. Prerequisites: MKTG 331, 333, or permission of the instructor.
435 Sales Management. (3) Enhancement of creative sales and managerial skills. Responsibilities and functions of the sales manager including recruiting, training, compensating, motivating, sales forecasting, and control. The development of advanced selling skills including relationship selling, proposal writing, and negotiation planning. Prerequisite: MKTG 335.
441 Customer Relationship Management. (3) A systematic overview of the background and the methods of facilitating customer relationships for competitive advantage including a discussion of the concepts and frameworks surrounding the process of developing and maintaining efficient customer relationship management. Prerequisite: MKTG 327 or SCM 211.
460, 461 Independent Study in Marketing. (1–3 each, not repeatable) The student works with a marketing professor to pursue an investigation of special marketing interest. Prerequisites: marketing major or minor, 2.75 GPA or higher, 12 s.h. of marketing coursework, written permission of the professor and department chairperson.
479 Marketing Practicum in Survey Research. (3) Student will work one-on-one with a faculty member on a research project in survey research. This is the capstone course for the Survey Research Methods minor, bringing together the theory and practice of survey research methods. Prerequisites: Successful completion of MKTG 329, POLS/SOC 432, and at least 12 s.h in the Survey Research minor.
497 Marketing Management. (3) The integration and implementation of marketing strategy by the marketing management manager is the focus of this capstone course. Through participative analysis and discussion, each student is exposed to the dynamic marketing environment. Prerequisites: MKTG 327, an additional 6 s.h. of marketing coursework, and senior standing.
352 Operations Management. (3) Foundations for operations management as practiced in contemporary organizations. Focus is on the efficient and effective value-adding transformation of inputs into goods and services in both internal and external value chains. Extensive use of mathematics and statistics is involved.
455 Total Quality Management. (3) A study of theoretical principles and practical applications of total quality management in service and manufacturing settings. Addresses quantitative and managerial foundations for Statistical Process Control, Process Capability, Six-Sigma Quality, ISO9000, and the Malcolm Baldridge National Quality Award procedures. Prerequisite: OM 352.
457 Project Management. (3) Examines principles of selecting, organizing, staffing, controlling, and directing projects in operations/supply chain management. Topics include developing cross-functional teams, leading and mentoring team members, applying critical thinking methods while meeting outcomes and objectives, CPM/ PERT techniques, and utilizing project management software. Prerequisite: OM 352 or SCM 211 or permission of instructor.
460, 461, 462 Independent Research in Operations Management I, II, and III. (1–2 each, not repeatable) Independent research study of an approved operations management topic. For selected business majors. Prerequisites: a cumulative GPA of 2.50 or above and permission of the department chairperson.
211 Supply Chain Management. (3) A survey course in supply chain management. The student will study strategies involving quality and service, procurement, inventory management, warehousing, material handling, transportation, supplier selection, information flows, international trade, and rigorous statistical analysis of business uncertainties.
330 Warehouse Management. (3) An examination of the body of handling and warehousing knowledge common to all materials management. Should provide the student with skills necessary to cope with problems in the areas of purchasing, inventory control, traffic management, and production. Prerequisite: SCM 211 or permission of instructor.
340 Transportation Management. (3) Deals with the day-to-day buying and selling of transportation services. Reviews the basic job of a traffic manager, the decision variables considered by a traffic manager, the organization position of traffic management, and freight classifications and tariff interpretations. Prerequisite: SCM 211 or permission of instructor.
370 Inventory Strategy. (3) A review of current and emerging strategies for managing and controlling inventory levels. Emphasis is on the development of quantitative techniques for successfully managing inventory costs and supply. Prerequisites: SCM 211 and STAT 171 or equivalent.
400 Supply Chain Management Internship. (1–12, repeatable to 12) Integrates transportation and supply chain management theories with application to actual business practice. All internships are supervised by a faculty coordinator and an executive in the business firm. For maximum credit, position must be full-time for 16 weeks. Proportional credit available for shorter internships. These hours cannot be applied toward meeting the requirements for a supply chain management minor. Prerequisites: SCM major or minor, completion of SCM 211 with a grade of "C" or higher, 2.0 GPA, and written approval of the department chairperson. Graded S/U only.
411 Global Supply Chain Management. (3) (Global Issues) Advanced study of global supply chain management and the managerial functions involved in the movement of goods into and out of businesses. Prerequisite: SCM 211 or permission of the instructor.
451 Cost Negotiations and Target Pricing. (3) For the student with a major or minor in supply chain management. Examines the special problems of cost negotiating and pricing the supply chain management services. In particular the student will refer to the economic theory of transportation and other supply chain management activities and see how the actual practice of negotiating and pricing is accomplished. Prerequisite: SCM 211 or consent of instructor.
453 Supply Management. (3) A study of the principles of materials management with specific attention to the procurement and control of purchased goods and services. Prerequisite: SCM 211 or permission of instructor.
460, 461 Independent Study in Supply Chain Management I, II. (1–3 each, not repeatable) An independent research or study course on supply chain management problems for selected students. Prerequisite: SCM major or minor, 2.75 GPA or higher, 12 s.h. of SCM coursework, and permission of instructor and chairperson.
480 Seminar in Supply Chain Management. (3, repeatable once) An examination of various current problems and concepts in supply chain management to be selected by the instructor. Possible topics include, but not limited to, supply chain management activities, regulation versus deregulation, transport nationalization and the role of departments of transportation, and the Container Revolution. Prerequisite: SCM 211 or permission of instructor.


text: Dining on our trips When you travel with us, you'll get a true flavour of every destination – because our dining experiences take you beyond the touristy restaurants. You'll meet people like Libero, a larger-than-life local chef who invites you into his kitchen to learn how to make ravioli, before heading to his garden to dine al fresco and hear stories of his life in Florence. And we'll take you to eateries we know and love to sample dishes unique to a region: like steaming paella at a seafood restaurant in Spain or flavoursome ratatouille at pavement café in Nice, as you watch the locals go about their day. What's included? • Welcome Reception. Get to know your Travel Director and fellow guests over dinner and drinks*. • Breakfast. Start your morning with a continental or full breakfast, every day. • Selected dinners. We always include dinner at your hotel if our schedule means we arrive back late. • Regional Meal. You'll get an authentic taste of the regions you visit when we take you to our favourite local eateries. • Be My Guest. Listen to fascinating tales of local life at the home of one of the friends we've met on our travels*. • Wine. Enjoy a glass of the local drop with dinner in the wine-growing regions of France, Italy, Portugal and Spain*. • Child-friendly menus. Our kids' menus have been designed to offer familiar favourites alongside dishes that offer a flavour of your destination. • Farewell Dinner. Enjoy one last feast with your new-found friends and swap details so you can stay in touch*. * Please note: These dining options are not available on our CostSaver tours. See what gastronomic delights are on the menu by exploring our trips.


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Let's go to the highest heightsMonday, August 20, 2012
Dear Editor,
It is with dismay that I read a report purporting to carry Mr Mike Fennel's major views on the way forward for both "popular'" and "non-traditional" sports in Jamaica. I am strongly against his ideas, and if this is a sample of the thinking of our leading sports administrators, we may well be back to being grateful for a sprinkling of bronze and a gold medal here and there in very little time.
Jamaica has just broken into the big time in athletics. Even the blessed 1-2-3 in the 200m is neither sacred nor unusual. US teams have done this six times already – before we did it. Our real ace, come right down to it, is Bolt, and when he retires, which can be any time, we'll have largely "Shot our Bolt", figuratively, so to speak.
The aforesaid "sprinkling" was what we were used to before Beijing. We now need to launch a comprehensive development programme to replace the current stars who have, at most, one more Olympics, with winning prospects. We must locate more Bolts, Blakes, Shelly-Anns, VCBs and so on, pronto. Budget and sponsorhips must be the watchword.
The foregoing is just a reality check amid all the euphoria, of which I was a prime suspect myself. The first thing I disagree with is Mr Fennel's idea of another Caribbean athletics Games. We cannot afford this. James' win and that of the Bahamas relay team, though noteworthy, are not sufficient to carry this idea, but maybe governments of the region have hidden resources of which I am unaware.
However, Mr Fennel goes on to say we should lobby the British for help in funding and coaching assistance for "nontraditional" sports which reportedly include boxing and tennis. This is bunkum. The winning formula in all Jamaican sports is to identify locally based coaching expertise a la Mills and Francis and let them unearth the talents, plus bringing these sports in the school system. The British are no better than us in the sports actually mentioned. Why not engage Mike McCallum and a Chinese coach for table tennis? The British have a £125-million fund per annum for their sports programme, and if they want to volunteer some of that to their friends in the Caribbean without onerous strings, I would thank them. However, a republic with an executive president is not negotiable.
I hope that by non-traditional sports Mr Fennel does not mean to include sports for which there is no popular support in Jamaica, such as equestrian events, and bob sleigh.
We must stand as a proud people who are determined to give meat to the bare bones of the national motto. Then watch Jamaica take off in sports, the economy, and even futbol.
Cathy Brown
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Wu, Tsung-Ta and Kwong, Kae and Andonovic, Ivan and Michie, Walter (2007) A self-organizing multi-channel medium access control (SMMAC) protocol for wireless sensor networks. [Proceedings Paper]Full text not available in this repository. (Request a copy from the Strathclyde author)
This paper proposes a novel multi-channel medium access control (MAC) protocol designed for wireless sensor networks (WSN). Although multiple channel radio communication protocols are well understood in ad hoc wireless and other radio networks, most are not applicable in WSN as sensor nodes which are constrained by low cost and a primitive physical layer. The proposed MAC allows data transmissions take place on multiple channels simultaneously within a single or multiple overlapped radio zones. This MAC applies a light weight, two-tier handshaking algorithm permitting sensor nodes to negotiate a non-occupied channel dynamically. Experimental results show that SMMAC can improve the network performance compared with traditional single channel MAC.
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Lord's final for Harrow cricket side (From Harrow Times)
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3:58pm Wednesday 6th February 2013 in Sport
The Harrow youth team are heading to Lord's
Harrow Boys will play at Lord's in next month's Balfour Beatty London Youth Games Indoor Cricket Finals.
The team went through the qualifying round unbeaten as they defeated Bromley on a bowl out.
Harrow also defeated Lewisham by 24 runs and eased to a 69-run victory over Hammersmith & Fulham.
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To walk godly in a godless culture requires unwavering faith in the revelation of God as the Truth to be accepted and acted upon each and every day…
Lakes Community Chapel endeavors to be a caring church, encouraging an atmosphere of inspirational involvement that will promote spiritual and numerical growth. We utilize creative, exciting, and relevant ministries resulting in dynamic Christians.
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Lake's Discipleship Organizational Process
The most important aspect of Lakes Community Chapel is the product of disciples. A disciple is a believer who is in the process of becoming more like Christ, i.e., displaying His character, daily living out His values and disciplines, choosing to serve others, actively pursuing His mission - to make disciples of all nations, and seeking in everything to glorify the Father.
The Lakes family is has developed a process of organizing our church for the specific ministry of discipleship. Working with the DisciplePath International, the Leadership and Discipleship Organizational Teams implemented several Bible study groups who reviewed over 1,400 passages of Scripture that relate to a disciple's beliefs, actions, values, and priorities. These Scriptures have been categorized and placed into the description of the Four Phases of Discipleship.
This ministry endeavor has involved our church family and has taken more than two years to fully implement. During the process the church offered an entrance into the differing groups at the differing phases so that anyone who desires to grow in Christ would have a place to go for friendship, fellowship, encouragement, and accountability. The ministry continues to be refined and expanded as the Ministry Team deems necessary or appropriate.
The Discipleship in Action Groups (Phase 2) were implemented in September, 2008. In November, 2009, the first group completed Phase 2. In February, 2010, another group completed Phase 2. Since that time, Phase 3 groups have started and more Phase 2 groups have been completed. A brand new Phase 2 group is beginning at the end of September and Phase 3 will be beginning in the near future.
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Greensburg Daily News
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Thanks to all that signed the remonstrance form to challenge the cumulative tax by the mayor.
Thank you all who signed and thanks to all of you that helped me get signatures. We gathered over 110 and only needed 50.
At the meeting we will be able to tell why we do not want the tax or why someone wants the tax through statements.
As a reminder, the meeting will be conducted by the Department of Local Government Finance - not the mayor.
For all of you who have to work that day, you can mail me your letters or short notes saying you do not want the tax raised by the mayor.
You may also drop off your notes or letters to Jean Johannigman's paint store on the courthouse square.
Thanks also to WTRE and The Daily News.
We need as many people as possible to attend the meeting.
Again, thanks to you all,
Hershel Houk
704 West Main St.
Greensburg, In. 47240


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A celebration of Danario Alexander and his accomplishments at the University of Missouri.
A celebration of Danny LaRose, a Mizzou end from 1958-60.
A celebration of Sarah Becking's Mizzou photo galleries.
A look back at Missouri's 46-25 win at USC in 1976.
A celebration of Brad Smith's 291-yard performance against Texas Tech in a 62-31 Missouri win in 2003.
A celebration of Chase Coffman.
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---- — BOSTON — With 250 jobs at an Andover medical company on the line, lawmakers have sped legislation through both branches and to the governor's desk that delays a provision of last year's prescription monitoring law.
Sen. Barry Finegold, D-Andover, said the law aimed at targeting "pill mills" inadvertently caught up Injured Workers Pharmacy, which sends prescriptions to out-of-state clients.
"By accident we included companies like IWP that had been around for 10 years with no problems, no issues," Finegold told the State House News Service. He said, "I've talked to the president of the company probably more times than I can remember. Here's a company, they've done nothing wrong."
Without the additional delay, which puts off the provision until Dec. 1, a reputable health care business with 250 employees would have been out of compliance with state law starting today, Finegold said.
An aide to Sen. John Keenan, D-Quincy, who helped write the prescription monitoring law, said the particular provision targeted situations where someone receives a prescription from out of the Massachusetts area, and attempts to fill it in Massachusetts.
The provision bars the filling of certain prescriptions from doctors outside of New England or New York. That provision caught up IWP, a company that sends prescription drugs to patients out of state, the aide said.
"Injured Workers Pharmacy is pleased that the Legislature passed and the governor signed this important legislation. We really want to thank the Legislature and the Patrick Administration for addressing this critical issue for our patients and employees," said Christy Beram, director of marketing at IWP. "We look forward to working with these stakeholders to come up with a comprehensive solution that maintains the integrity of the Prescription Monitoring Law and allows us to continue providing jobs to our 250 employees in the commonwealth."
The company serves 30,000 patients around the country, including helping injured workers through the compensation claims process, and employs 250 people at its Andover facility, according to talking points regarding the bill.
The Legislature had previously delayed implementation of the provision from the Jan. 1, 2013 start-date originally included in the law. On Dec. 31, a delay to May 1 was affixed to a piece of oral health legislation, which was signed into law Jan. 3.
The House and Senate passed the latest bill Monday, and Gov. Patrick signed it yesterday.
"If we didn't get this done today, by law they'd have to be out of business," said Finegold.
Finegold said the Legislature will look for a permanent solution that would not entangle reputable companies in the state's efforts to curb prescription drug abuse.
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Cinturato wet and intermediate tyres seen in mixed conditions of qualifying at Spa
Looks like 2008 world champion Lewis Hamilton is not happy with the tyres supplied by Pirelli this weekend at the Hungarian GP.
Pirelli has revealed the tyres that will be taken to the grands prix of Belgium, Italy and Singapore.
Teams and Pirelli head straight to Hungary from Germany for the only European back-to-back race of the year.
After Austria and Silverstone, another venue where the weather can be unpredictable.
Paul Hembery claims Pirelli can be ready to supply 18-inch tyres for Formula One by 2016.
Frenchman played down the significance of his Silverstone speed
Lotus' Pic tests concept tyre as Bianchi impresses for Ferrari in place of Raikkonen.
The Williams driver finished six thousandths of a second ahead of Red Bull Racing's Daniel Ricciardo.
Pirelli has released a video of their 18-inch concept tyre.
A wide variety of potential strategies predicted: Two stops most likely.
Between two and three pit stops expected if it is a dry race P Zero Orange Hard and P Zero Medium tyres well-suited to the high-speed demands of Silverstone.
Paul Hembery is concerned about the technical impact of forcing cars to come to a halt on the grid mid-race.
Third in-season test of the year to take place after british grand prix, with Ferrari, Marussia, Red Bull And Lotus all testing for Pirelli.
Race tactics help Mercedes to jump Williams.
Two pit stops anticipated, making strategy key on a circuit where overtaking is difficult.
It is believed the winter testing will begin at Jerez and end with two sessions in Barcelona.
Higher temperatures make tyres work harder but wear and degradation remain low.
For the all-new Austrian Grand Prix, Pirelli will bring the two softest compounds in the range: P Zero Yellow soft and P Zero Red supersoft.
Pirelli issues tire report for F1 race
The latest discontent is not with the sound, but the actual speed of the cars. The problem is the tyres, and not even ultra-dominant Mercedes are happy with the situation.
"Basically we listen to any criticism but our main focus especially with this new turbo era was always security" - Marco Tronchetti Provera.
"We have a contract until 2016, then we'll see" - Marco Tronchetti Provera.
Wear and degradation minimal around the demanding streets of Monte Carlo, without compromising performance.
According to Grosjean, Pirelli have supplied tyres that are unsuited to the "tricky" 2014 cars around Monaco layout.
Intermediate tyre proves its versatility once more.
Tyres provide all the mechanical grip on the slowest circuit of the year.
The criticism might now be creeping back in.
Two pit stops only on one of the most challenging circuits of the year.
Track temperature increases significantly in the afternoon but wear and degradation is in line with expectations or less than expected.
"The problem is that Pirelli is not helping us to attack and enjoy driving" - Sergio Perez.
Tyre wear and degradation in line with expectations on one of the toughest circuits of the year.
The two hardest tires for a high-energy circuit.
Williams driver Valtteri Bottas reached 316kph – that's nearly 200mph – on the back straight of the Shanghai circuit: the longest on the Formula One calendar this year.
Soft tyre used to start the race in demanding cool conditions.
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Hey guys I drive a silverado but my dad might take it and i would get a manual jeep wrangler. Does anyone have any opinions on the mechanics of the wranglers....2007 Chevy
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Consumer reports Puts them as Worse then Avg in reliabity..... Sorry08 Z71 Avalanche Mods to date: K&N CAI,Hellwig Swaybars and End Links, Corsa Sport Exhaust, Superchips Programer,IPCW LOF & 3rd brake light and tails, AMI Gas door,Show Hooks and Door locks, Enkei Wheels, with Pirelli tires, StreetScene Bowties, Grant Steering wheel,Muth signal mirrors,SSBC Big Brake kit,Huskyliner Mug gards,Floor mats and Hood shield, McGard Lug nuts and locks, Bedrug, Cervini's Ram Air hood,35watt HID Fog lights, Sylvania bulbs all around ZXE's Highs and Lows, WhiteNight Back up lights,Sirius and HD Radio, SnugTop sitting on deck now Got a Softopper on now,Tempress Boat Hatches.... New Bilstein shocks are on... New Mods coming soon..... X
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it would be used probably around 2000 to 2007 or 8.
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I have a couple friends that have them and they havent ever had any problems. One is newer like an 07 or so and the other one is a little older maybe late 90's or early 2000's. They seem to run pretty good and have surprised me with what they can do. I actually kind of want one!
I don't care for Wranglers largely because they are very basic feeling when it comes to transportation. i.e. Noisy, rattling, etc. Sure they are functional ... but the word 'refined' never comes to mind, for me, when thinking of a Wrangler. (Yes, trucks CAN be refined. SLT/LTZ's are cozy!)
I like them, but I'd personally only go for a 2011+. The new ones can be done up nicely in terms of features (power windows, leather, navigations, etc. to get all of the convenience things) but the 2011+ saw a big improvement in terms of the engines. The ones before had mediocre power and poor fuel economy for the size/weight of the vehicles. The new ones are more reliable, more powerful and get better fuel economy. From my previous research, I seem to recall people getting 15-16mpg on the high side. My Avalanche is a lot heavier than a wrangler, and has a 5.3l V8 instead of the old 4.0l V6 in the jeeps and can get 15-16mpg no problem with a fairly heavy foot. For me, the 4.0 V6 isn't an impressive engine and I don't think I'd own a vehicle with one.
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i test drove one because i loved them but they are laggy as hell and have no power. there terrible on fuel and my old boss drove one and sold it because he had to put brakes on it every 3 months. they were ac delco brakes so they werent the cheap stuff.99 chevy 1500 silverado 4.8 vortec True 2.5' dual exhaust with 3' Silver vein tips and vx muffler, 2005 tail light swap, mb tko 16" matte black rims Upcoming mods:HID headlights, 2" leveling kit
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We own a 93 YJ Wrangler thats been with us since it was new, we replaced the 4cyl/5spd with a 4.3/700R4 at 135k, the original engine couldnt propel the vehicle fast enough to get out of it's own way, but I never cared since it was my wifes 2nd car and she normally only drove it in nice weather with the top and doors off.
We had a 2009 JK but sold it because we never drove it and when we made the decision to get rid of one of the Jeeps my wife admitted she was attached to her 93.
The 09 had the 4cyl with a 5spd manual, it wasnt a bad truck, ran decent, definately could outrun the 93 before the engine swap, it was ok but like was pointed out it is a utilitarian vehicle.
The A/C works ok but can easily be overcome due to the soft top, heater is the same way, performance and fuel mileage arent the best due to the non-existant aerodynamics, and road noise is a big factor, a loud aftermarket stereo is a must if you like listening to music even with the top up, although the newer tops do keep out more of the road noise.
But if your looking for a vehicle to fix up and add parts to you wont find one more popular than a Jeep Wrangler, there's more aftermarket parts available for Jeep JK's than any other vehicle, and out of the box with no mods they're one of the best off-road vehicles around.
We enjoyed ours, never had any real issues with it, since we had the 94 we knew the quirks Jeeps have so things like the minimally functioning HVC werent a surprise to us.
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Great golf swings are all about solid footwork and body sequencing. When using the SKLZ® Power Wedge Golf Training Aid, the properly sequenced "click" as the club passes through impact means you're shifting your weight off of your back foot with solid timing. The Power Wedge synchronizes your legs, hips and arms preventing swaying back, which leads to an off-balance ball strike.
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According to an arrest report released by the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department on Monday, blood found on slaying suspect Brenda Stokes' clothes matches DNA belonging to slain 10-year-old Jade Morris.
Stokes was charged with killing Morris on Friday following the positive identification of the child's body. Stokes was already in custody at Clark County Detention Center for attacking a co-worker with razor blades at the Bellagio hotel and casino.
Morris and Stokes, whom the child regarded as a step-mother, were supposed to have gone Christmas shopping Friday, Dec. 21, the same day Stokes allegedly attacked a card dealer at the Bellagio and was taken into custody.
Morris was reported missing by her mother, Tejuana Reeves-Morris, the following day.
Metro detectives served a search warrant at Stokes' home Dec. 24, locating a pantsuit with blood on it. They also found blood in a car Stokes had borrowed on the day of the attack from a friend.
When Stokes was questioned by police concerning the whereabouts of Morris, she claimed she didn't know the child or her mother and refused to answer further questions.
Morris' body was discovered Thursday in an unfinished housing area in North Las Vegas by a woman out walking her dog. The coroner identified her body Friday, and Stokes was charged with murder and kidnapping later that day.
Stokes is next scheduled to appear in court Wednesday at 7:30 a.m.
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Each Saturday night, church members worked to set up our "sanctuary" in the Jazzercise Studio. Chairs would be set up. A keyboard and portable sound system was moved in. Our makeshift nursery was put in the office and church was ready to begin. It was crude but it worked. We also had to live with the standard items that usually make up a place like a Jazzercise Studio. There were the mirrors to contend with and the large soft drink machine that was situated inconveniently right behind the pulpit.
That Sunday morning, this family, who had never been in church in their lives, filled a whole row of chairs in the back of the church. For the next thirty minutes the kids and parents squirmed as we sang songs that they had never heard. Then I began to preach.
As soon as I opened my Bible the youngest member of that family began to cry. The mother became frustrated with her child and decided that the only thing to do was to get the little boy something to drink. So, she proceeded to walk down the center aisle, with the small child in her arms. She walked right past me and proceeded to purchase a soft drink. As I preached away, she plinked her coins into the machine and then selected the drink. We all heard the can travel down the chute and then with a pop she opened the drink and had the child drank it all the while standing behind me! Then, the child let out a loud burp and the mother and the now satisfied child made their way back to the seat. Later, one of my faithful members shared that he certainly understood her dilemma; after all it was a dry sermon!
You see, sometimes church can be long and boring. Sometimes, even the best of saints even fall asleep in church. Many people work long hours, or they are on medicine that causes them to sleep. Sometimes, the sermon is just not that interesting to them!
A prominent member was sawing logs during my Sunday morning sermon at one of my former churches. He was a well respected attorney and a personal friend but always fell asleep in church. That morning I decided to call on him to pray. Now he was in such a deep sleep that he had begun to snore and this was disturbing us all. You see, he was a rather large man and when he snored, you couldn't help but hear it. At the end of my sermon, I called out his name loud enough so that even he could hear and asked him to lead us in prayer. Immediately, his wife elbowed him in the ribs and he cried out in a startled voice, "What?" His wife whispered in a rather loud voice, "The preacher has called on you to pray." He lurched to his feet and stumbled through this prayer, "Now I lay me down to sleep…."
I have been preaching through the Book of Acts on Sunday night. In Acts, Dr. Luke (the author of Acts) gives the account of a young man, Eutychus, who fell asleep in church with tragic results.
The Apostle Paul was preaching in Troas. He was going extra long and the room was hot and stuffy. Eutychus had worked all day and was tired. The long sermon plus the hot room soon took a toll on him as he sat in the window sill of the third floor meeting room. As he fell asleep, he tumbled out the window to his death on the street below. Thankfully, tragedy was averted and God allowed Paul to perform a miracle as he brought the young man back to life (see Acts 20:1-16).
You see, falling asleep in church can be dangerous. Now most of us are not in danger of falling to our death in church, but we are in danger of falling asleep in church in other ways. It really doesn't bother me if someone falls asleep in my sermon. I know that people are often tired when they come to church or they have health issues that can cause this. What concerns me are the other ways we can fall asleep in church. For example there are many who sit in church Sunday after Sunday with their eyes wide open but their souls asleep.
Why are people asleep in church?
1. Many are asleep in church because they have never been awake. They have grown up in church but they don't have a relationship with the Lord. They like to go through the rituals and traditions, but they are not walking with God. They may be religious people, but they have never given their lives to Christ. They have never been born again. It is possible to pass from this life to eternity without recognizing your slumber until it is too late. Have you ever been truly awake?
2. Sin, a compromising backslidden state, is the next reason some are spiritually asleep. These people have been born again, but have slipped into a spiritual coma. Many Christians have fallen into the depths of sin even though they attend church. They are spiritually and morally asleep.
3. Familiarity is a third reason for spiritual slumber. We get so used to the holy and we take it for granted. Constant familiarity with holy matters dull people to their significance. Many have been raised all their lives in church and knew the doxology before they knew their times tables. We take the holy for granted. We become bored in church.
The solution: Take a personal spiritual assessment.
1. If we have never been truly awake we must ask God to help us believe. We must come to a place in our lives that we go from just believing facts about our Lord to having a personal relationship with Him.
2. We must confess our sins to God and ask for forgiveness. We must repent, do a u-turn, and allow the joy of the Lord to refill us.
3. We must battle familiarity and seek to participate with worship with all of our heart. When we sing, we need to shut everything out and sing to the Lord in worship. As others pray, we must pray with them in our hearts. As the sermon is preached, we must listen to what God is saying to us. The driest of sermons and the weakest of preachers can be used of God if the listener is hearing what God has to say through the Scriptures. Wake up!
Dr. Dennis R. Culbreth is the Senior Pastor of Jasper's First Baptist Church www.jaspersfbc.org.


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If it closed, the seventh- and eighth-graders would attend Brattleboro Area Middle School instead.
Supporters say Guilford has seen declining enrollment, and Brattleboro has more opportunities. But opponents say it would take away from local instruction.
The school board will weigh in on Sunday, but voters will have the final say on Town Meeting Day.
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May 7, 2014
Our torture would be magnified under these new proposed rules that Stainer and his cronies are introducing by attempting to silence prisoners and publishers whose voices have been prominent in waging struggle against our perpetual suffering. CDCr wants to stifle our truths and disconnect us from society at large. Prisoners would no longer be able to write to the media outlets that allow us to speak to our suffering.
April 30, 2014
On the evening of April 5, hundreds gathered in downtown Oakland for the National Lawyers Guild San Francisco Bay Area Chapter's (NLGSF) annual fundraising dinner. This year, the NLGSF honored California prison hunger strikers and the Prisoner Hunger Strike Solidarity (PHSS) coalition of family members, activists and friends who supported the strikers. The assembled crowd was able to hear directly from those inside California prisons.
March 5, 2014
Some activists inside the SHUs have said that the ultimate goal was to bring about a shift in public opinion, and that once public consciousness had gotten to the point where the general public in California knew that solitary confinement was torture and had to stop, the balance of power would finally tip. I believe that we are gathering momentum and approaching that time!
February 20, 2014
"My talk with Maroon today was very moving. There are no words to adequately convey the significance of his release to the general population for him and his family. This is a significant victory for a growing people's movement against solitary confinement and the human rights violations inherent in mass incarceration. If we continue to work hard and support one another in this movement, these victories could very well become a habit."
August 24, 2013
Should the Commission grant this request for a hearing, we will provide the Commission with testimony from prisoners, as well as oral presentations by family members of prisoners, advocates and lawyers. We would ask that the Commission recommend to the United States government and the state of California that they immediately take all measures necessary to address grave violations of human rights in the prison system.
July 12, 2013
Letters written by prisoners since the hunger strike began are arriving at the Bay View. Here are two from New Folsom in Sacramento. On July 8, 2013, all affiliates of all races once again stood together in solidarity for a common cause. CSP-Sac is imposing underground and illegal methods of discipline for participating in the peaceful protest, and we need these corrupt acts to be exposed.
April 13, 2013
President Comandante Hugo Chavez Frias will be remembered for his efforts in the transformation of Venezuela and Latin America away from the dominance of United States imperialism. Chavez championed socialism, national liberation and international solidarity. He reaffirmed the indigenous and African roots of Venezuelan and Latin American culture and society.
January 29, 2013
Civil rights attorney and political prisoner Lynne Stewart needs help. She fought breast cancer two years ago, apparently successfully, but now the cancer is spreading. Her condition is treatable. But authorities have denied her request for transfer from her Texas prison to the New York City hospital where she received expert medical attention before.
October 9, 2012
With 54.42 percent of a record-turnout vote, Hugo Chávez has won a fourth term as president of Venezuela, in a race widely recognized as a crucial struggle between the progressive forces of the "Bolivarian Revolution" and the right-wing opposition of U.S.-backed Henrique Capriles.
August 12, 2012
An estimated 80,000 men, women and even children are being held in solitary confinement on any given day in U.S. prisons. If the struggle to end inhumane treatment inside prisons is to become anything more than a largely apolitical movement for so-called "civil rights," it must put two long-ignored points back on the agenda: race and revolution.
April 4, 2012
The Oakland International Film Festival is Friday-Sunday, April 6-8, at the Oakland Museum of California, 10th and Oak Street, Oakland. Visit http://www.oiff.org/2012schedule.pdf. This year's headliner is one of the most controversial independent films ever made, "The Spook Who Sat by the Door." Watch it again here.
December 15, 2011
The widows of two African presidents slain in the 1994 missile attack on the presidential plane that triggered the Rwanda Genocide filed notice with the 10th Circuit Federal Court of Appeals challenging "head-of-state immunity" granted to the current president of Rwanda, Paul Kagame, by the Obama administration in Habyarimana v. Kagame.
July 2, 2011
Advocates of intervention in Southern Sudan argue that the U.S. can't be bystanders to what could become another Rwanda and must become instead "upstanders" preventing genocide. Was the U.S. a bystander to the Rwanda Genocide? Professors Peter Erlinder and Edward Herman both say no.
February 21, 2011
Your community needs you at the Police Commission hearing on Tasers: this Wednesday, Feb. 23, 5:30 p.m., in Room 400, City Hall. A study found that in the first year of Taser usage, sudden deaths in custody go up 550 percent and officer shootings more than double. The United Nations and Amnesty International consider Tasers to be torture devices, and the American Civil Liberties Union, the National Lawyers Guild, and the NAACP oppose their use. It is certain that Taser usage does not lead to fewer shootings.
January 14, 2011
The People's Tribunal Against Police Brutality and Misconduct will be convened on Saturday, Jan. 15, 11 a.m., in North Philadelphia amidst a whirlwind of public debate, legal battles and community protest sparked by the upsurge in police brutality there and across the country.
November 10, 2010
I was swept up and arrested Friday night in Oakland at the end of the Justice for Oscar Grant march. As usual, most Bay Area TV stations gave a factually awful – very pro-police – spin to what happened.
July 8, 2010
THE VERDICT is INVOLUNTARY MANSLAUGHTER. Heed these wise words: Attention activists and citizens over 50 years old: HANDS AROUND OUR YOUTH! We need to be present to protect our youth from police brutality. We must bear witness to our youth's right to assemble and peacefully demonstrate. Let OPD know these are our children and deserve to be respected as full USA citizens with the right to peacefully demonstrate without interference. Come and protect our children.'
June 13, 2010
"Peter Erlinder is in need of all assistance the international organization for human rights lawyers can muster. He is in the hands of a murderous, brutal regime," declares six-term Congress member and Green Party presidential candidate Cynthia McKinney. Professor Erlinder was jailed after traveling to Rwanda to defend Victoire Ingabire, leading candidate challenging incumbent President Paul Kagame.
May 18, 2009
Troy Davis has spent 18 years on Georgia's death row despite overwhelming proof that he is an innocent man. Hundreds of thousands of people in the U.S. and around the world are outraged by the obvious injustices of this case, and they'll be out demonstrating on May 19, Malcolm X's birthday.
February 28, 2009
'Since the police murder of Oscar Grant, there has been an awakening of the sleeping giant, the social consciousness of the people,' writes Minister of Information JR. Call DA Tom Orloff, (510) 272-6222, to demand the charges be dropped against JR Valrey and all protesters. Stay tuned for more on the war against police terrorism in Oakland, birthplace of the Black Panther Party.