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In the event your small business starts experiencing a lull in cash flow, you need to act fast. Even if you're still profitable on paper, that doesn't necessarily mean you have enough in the bank to pay the bills. Problems can arise especially if your company is successful, but your customers start slowing down their payments.
David Worrell of Allbusiness.com has a specialty in finance and managing small businesses. He wrote a great article on a few tips that can help you survive a cash flow crisis. Below are a few pieces of advice from David that may help to save your company from going under.
Know the numbers.
"In good times and bad, keep an eye on key cash flow numbers. I'm not talking just about a cash flow statement each month, but also about key ratios or metrics in your business. If you start this habit in good times, you'll have forewarning when cash turns against you," David says.
His advice is extremely useful in this circumstance because new business owners have their focus spread out. It's important to keep a finger on the pulse of your cash flow because you will be able to better sense an incoming crisis and have more opportunities to prevent it from happening.
Cut your own pay. Now.
"Besides taking pressure off of cash, this will motivate you to fix the problem. If you hide behind a salary – and keep building debt, or laying off staff to pay yourself – the problem will grow worse until it is out of control. Cutting your own pay also demonstrates leadership to your team," David says.
This fact is extremely important to running and entrepreneurial business. As a leader, you need to demonstrate how important it is to work together with your team members. If that means your employees are paid and you're not in times of crisis, so be it. They will be more motivated to stick with you and have a deeper connection with the business. Employees that feel as though they are a part of the company – rather than just employed by it, can help take a company to a much higher level.
You can't start anything and expect it to succeed if you don't have a plan. After developing, nurturing and convincing yourself and all of your confidantes that your new venture proposal is an absolutely fantastic idea, you need to write a business plan.
There are many different views on how long this process can take, some say a few weeks and some say six months. It truly all depends on the kinds of resources you have available like time, money to conduct an effective amount of research, and the people you need to work with in order to create the best business plan ever.
Here are a few tips based on some advice from Tim Berry, founder of Palo Alto Software, about a few factors that make an effective business plan.
It must match the business purpose
Your small business should have an ultimate end goal in mind, whether the plan is to exit to get investment, create a self-sustaining charity, or whatever your goal for your business may be. Your business plan should be framed by your business purpose – where your business is going and what you want to leave behind.
Lesson 1: Your business plan must outline your company objective.
It must be realistic
Your business plan really won't get you anywhere if your projections are off the charts. You may have a fantastic business plan with pretty charts and flawless formatting, but if you are presenting an idea for a product that simply cannot be produced, it's not going to catch on.
Lesson 2: Step back and assess the feasibility of your plan.
It must be specific
According to Tim Berry, "every business plan ought to include tasks, deadlines, dates, forecasts, budgets, and metrics. It's measurable." This idea is so true and it's amazing how many business plans leave out the crucial information. You can make your company sound great but if you don't have the numbers backing up your projections, you might as well start over.
Lesson 3: Outline your business's every detail
You have to give yourself the ability to track your results and see if you are in line with your projections and goals. You will most likely encounter set backs and a few failures here and there but if you have a solid business plan and structure in place, it won't be difficult to reassess your business situation and get back in line.
One of the biggest mistakes you can make with a small business website is just waiting for traffic to come to you. Why not, if you have a great product? Wrong. If you have a small business website you need to get your market's attention. That's not going to happen by simply offering a good product.
Your small business website has two different types of Google rankings. You have your search engine ranking and your page ranking. While they essentially work together to determine your website's worth, they have a different set of criteria that defines the rank.
Search Engine Ranking
Your search engine ranking is where you end up on a results page after a person conducts a keyword search through Google. Naturally, people are going to click higher up on Google to get what they want. So, it's important for you to put some effort into your website so you show up higher on Google.
Page Ranking
Every web page out there has a score between 0 and 10 (10 being the better score). This score represents how influential your web page is. According to Entrepreneur.com, Google updates page rankings four times every year. There are several things you can do to improve your individual page ranking as well.
If you don't know your ranking, simply search for your product on Google and see where you end up. You also have the option of finding a web page that shows page ranks – for you and your competitors. If you install Google's Toolbar, you will have the ability to see each site's page rank as you visit them.
Here are a few ways to improve your page ranking and your overall search engine rankings:
Build links
The more pages out there that link back to your site, the higher you will appear on a search engine, it's as simple as that. This means you should participate in conversation with others (or even your competitors), and provide a link back to your website. Social Media is another great place to leave links.
Use keywords throughout every webpage, but don't practice keyword stuffing. If you stuff your content with keywords, Google can actually punish your ranking. Try to use keywords as naturally as possible throughout your web content.
In lieu of Valentine's Day next week i decided to cover a topic a little closer to our hearts. How do we business-oriented people balance our relationships and our professions? This sort of advice can apply to any career-oriented person, not just the newly budding entrepreneur or over-achieving small business owner.
Entrepreneur.com recently posted an article that discusses the ultimate business question: how do you balance your business and your personal life? Any mentor will tell you that owning your own business can often strain even the best marriages. The article shows how three couples manage to balance romance and business.
Couple #1
Travel often comes with the territory when you own your own business. Entrepreneurs Peter and Susan Fuller (married for 18 years) have firsthand experience. They each own a separate business in Indianapolis and Peter is forced to travel frequently – one of the number one strains of any relationship, especially if there are children involved.
Peter felt he was doing his best to stay connected but once he slowed his business travel to once every six weeks, and supplemented the time apart with Skype video calls, the couple was able to regain their passion.
Their advice:
in any relationship it's important to have similar goals, like having the freedom to create their own paths in life.
Couple #2
Another struggle couples often go through when business is involved is the failure of a venture. Dediako Rogers watched helplessly as his real-estate business plummeted in 2008 after the housing-market collapse. He and his wife, Rachel were newlyweds and were constantly cutting expenses in every way they could, including downsizing their home and sharing one vehicle.
The couple was able to get back on their feet after Rachel received her law degree and started a law firm serving Gen-Y entrepreneurs and business owners.
Their advice:
Being married to another entrepreneur is helpful because you understand each other's drive to run their own business. Be supportive of each others' pursuits and encourage each other to start new businesses and try new things.
Couple #3
One of the most unlikely strains comes from being married to your business partner. It can make it difficult to keep business from becoming involved in every part of your life. Jessica Rovello and Kenny Rosenblatt met while working at a tech company and launched an online gaming business in 2001 together. They married in 2004.
The two experienced difficulties when they caught themselves bringing their work home.
Their advice:
Respect each other's passion for your professions. It's important to balance work topics with fun topics as well.
If you are an aspiring entrepreneur, 2011 is the best time to start a business. If you're tired of working in a managerial environment and you're ready to take on a market, you should start exploring some ideas. Before taking off into a new venture, you need to be aware of what kind of opportunities are excelling in the market this year.
The Noobpreneur Business Blog posted 10 great ideas for budding entrepreneurs everywhere to consider. Read on to see the ones I thought were the most opportunistic for 2011.
1. Online business and make money online
Online businesses will always thrive so long as our society continues to depend on technology the way it does today. People search for products, brands, prices, reviews, and just about everything they need online. Your online business can be very lucrative because it is more cost-effective (if executed properly) than a brick-and-mortar location. If you set up your small business website, make sure you maintain control over the content so you can adapt to the changing environment and evolving consumer preferences.
2. Personalized products and/or services
There is a growing need for expressing individuality in today's market. Customization is always a great way to please your consumer base. Offering a product your consumers can design themselves is almost a guarantee of customer satisfaction and word-of-mouth marketing. The opportunities are limitless here. You can offer t-shirts, greeting cards, school supplies, really anything that someone can personalize – you can take advantage of.
3. Small business with a cause
I recently learned of a non-profit organization that offers a free online game similar to Facebook's Farmville. This game allows the user to build villages and actually purchase provisions for the village. By making donations and purchasing provisions through the game, the game hosts purchase real life provisions and provide them to a needy village in Uganda. Once the village is self-sustaining, they can move on to another village. They then take pictures of the provisions being provided to the village in Uganda, and post them so the gamers can see them and be involved in the whole process.
Offering an abstract incentive to buying your product can go a very long way towards your business success. If you embed a social cause into your products and services, you will have happy customers.
There are so many opportunities for you to take advantage of. Setting up your business is the easy part – it's finding an idea that's difficult. All you have to do is pay attention to a problem in the market and figure out a way to solve it.


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Judiciary I Committee, North Carolina State Senate
The Judiciary I Committee is a standing committee of the North Carolina State Senate.
Per Section 31 of the Senate Rules, committees of the North Carolina State Senate are assigned by the President Pro Tempore. The rules do not specify when or how often committees are assigned. The President Pro Tempore shall have the right and the authority to appoint the chair and vice-chair of each standing committee.[1] The President Pro Tempore and the Deputy President Pro Tempore shall serve as ex officio members of each standing committee and subcommittee.[2]
See rules: Senate Resolution 1
Committee members
|Judiciary I Committee Members, 2013
|Democratic members (6)
|Republican members (12)
|• Dan Blue
|• Thom Goolsby, Co-Chair
|• Daniel G. Clodfelter
|• Buck Newton, Co-Chair
|• Clark Jenkins
|• Peter S. Brunstetter, Vice Chairman
|• Eleanor Kinnaird
|• Tom Apodaca
|• Martin L. Nesbitt, Jr.
|• Tamara Barringer
|• Earline W. Parmon
|• Harry Brown
|• Kathy Harrington
|• Bob Rucho
|• Norman Sanderson
|• Dan Soucek
|• Jerry W. Tillman
|• Trudy Wade
2011 Session
|Judiciary I Committee Members, 2011
|Democratic members (6)
|Republican members (12)
|• Daniel G. Clodfelter
|• Peter S. Brunstetter, Chair
|• Clark Jenkins
|• Thom Goolsby, Vice Chair
|• Eric Mansfield
|• Tom Apodaca
|• Martin L. Nesbitt, Jr.
|• Andrew C. Brock
|• Michael P. Walters
|• Harry Brown
|• Josh Stein
|• Kathryn Harrington
|• Louis Pate
|• David Rouzer
|• Bob Rucho
|• Dan Soucek
|• Richard Stevens
|• Jerry W. Tillman
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BENDIGO teen Jordan Sharp has had a whirl-wind adventure, flying to Sydney for the final Ashes test.
Sharp had the best seats at the Sydney Cricket Ground, watching the Australian team clinch a series whitewash against England.
The 15-year-old was the recipient of the Ultimate Member's Package, the grand prize of the CommBank'Cricket Club's support for the 2013-14 Ashes series.
The winning package included flights and accommodation to the first two days of the pink test.
Sharp was also treated to exclusive tours of the dressing room, access to a training session, a walk around the boundary during lunch and a cricket bat signed by the Australian test team.
The Strathdale Maristians cricketer said he was surprised to have found out he had won the prize.
"I was at the MCG for the Boxing Day Test and I was walking around looking for a radio and saw if I entered the club I would get a free radio," he said.
"I thought it was cool that I got something free and then a couple of days later I found out I was going to Sydney."
The Bendigo South East College student also got to meet one of his cricket idols, Glenn McGrath.
"Glenn was awesome. He is a great bloke," he said.
"I have always looked up to him."
Sharp said the trip to Sydney was a money-can't-buy experience.
"It was fantastic and to win 5-0 was even better," he said.
"It was great to go to Sydney and experience a different ground."
The CommBank Cricket Club supports local cricket clubs offering them a chance to apply for funding, equipment and support packages.


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ASF Raffle Winner
Drawing was held at the ASF office on Thursday, Sep. 27th and each winner will receive a $1000 travel voucher.
Ticket number 2088, Patrick Chraghchian
Ticket number 1862 Dr. Ida Karayan
The ASF Board of Directors has approached community members, corporations, and businesses for their support and has received overwhelming response.
There have also been continuous fundraising activities since its inception. Thus far, with the strong support of the community close to 200 schools in all regions of Armenia have received over 9000 sets of brand new and high-quality student desks and chairs.
We are a community-based organization. While we take immense pride in having achieved this number, we realize the road ahead leads far. We rely on the support of the public to assist us in refurnishing the remaining schools in Armenia.
Furniture supplied by ASF in various regions of Armenia from 2006 to present.
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Habanera Lyrics and Translation:
Bizet's famous aria, the Habanera, from his opera, Carmen, was written by Henry Meilhac and Ludovic Halévy. Learn the Habanera lyrics and text translation.
Interesting Habanera Facts:
- Maria Callas is to the Habanera as Luciano Pavarotti is to "Nessun Dorma." Today, most performances of the famous aria are measured against hers. (Watch a YouTube video of Maria Callas.)
- Sesame Street created a stop motion film of an orange singing the Habanera. (Watch the YouTube video.)
- In 1985, the filmed adaption of the opera starring Julia Migenes and Placido Domingo was nominated for a Golden Globe for Best Foreign Film.
The Creation of the Habanera:
In 1872, while in Paris, France, Georges Bizet was commissioned to write an opera. The result was the opera, Carmen. Bizet based the new opera on the novel with the same title by author Prosper Mérimée. Read the Carmen synopsis. The scene of Carmen takes place in Seville, Spain during the mid 19th century. Habanera literally means a "Havanan dance." Originating in Cuba's capitol, Havana, in the late 19th Century, the musical style spread throughout the Spanish colonies and captivated European composers, and Bizet intelligently incorporated the style of music into his opera.


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Football legend Raul Gonzalez, Goodwill Ambassador for the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), learns while speaking to goat herders in Chad that protecting people's livestock is essential for preventing them from falling into the danger zone during the current food crisis. Livestock will also be essential, the people say, for helping them to recover from the crisis afterwards. Chad is one of eight West African countries being hit hard by drought in the Sahel, a belt of semi-arid land ...
This page brings together ILRI and partner resources on Eritrea. Click different tabs to see news items, research outputs, journal articles, video materials and presentations as well as ILRI projects and people related to Eritrea. See ILRI research on other countries
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Simon Levine says in an opinion piece in the New Agriculturist this month that the current...
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Where people are starving, and where they are not, reflects more on African leaders than on the climate--Mark Malloch-Brown
Mark Malloch-Brown is in good, and candid, form in an opinion piece in Reuters published yesterday. '. . . [T]he first big change is what has not happened. Most of Ethiopia and for that matter Kenya have escaped the famine not just because they were beyond the strict epicenter of the drought itself but because a long investment in...
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Village scene in Gash-Barka, a region of Eritrea considered a breadbasket and with some 3.5 million head of livestock. Scientist Chris Funk, who is part of a Climate Hazard Group at the University of California at Santa Barbara and also works with the Famine Early Warning Systems Ne...
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Washington Post coverage of Africa's drought/hunger crisis--From advice on livestock herding to presidential offers of partnership
Return to traditional agricultural approaches—William G Mosley
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Food insecurity remains at emergency levels across parts of the Horn of Africa, famine has been declared in two regions of Southern Somalia. Humanitarian organizations are struggling to cope with the influx of Somali refugees in Ethiopia and Kenya. Malnutrition and mortality rate...
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Perry: Let's celebrate the eradication of rinderpest this year, but let's not get carried away by the 'E' word
Brian Perry, a former scientist at the International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) and a continuing collaborator with ILRI, now a visiting Professor at the University of Oxford, writes a column, 'Our Man in Africa', for the Dick Vet News, of the Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies at the University of Edinburgh. Perry's column in the current, Spring 2010, issue of the magazine ponders whether the eradication of the livestock scourge rinderpest in 2010 is 'a role model or a lucky break'.
He comes down on the side of 'lucky break', although citing it as a tremendous achievement of many decades work.
Perry begins his article with the (fascinating) h...
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Exporters of live animals to Mauritius are preparing to resume the business following the recent rainfall that has improved pasture in Coast province.
The growing demand for live Kenyan animals in Mauritius was interrupted by the recent drought that affected many parts in the country, leading traders to suspend exports since they could not get the animals of the required weight.
"With the current rainfall in many parts of the province, there is sufficient pasture and we are optimistic that the animals will attain the required weight for export," Mohammed Mursal of Global Livestock Traders said.
Read more (Business Daily - Kenya)
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Drought and war in eastern Africa have left more than 20 million people in desperate need of emergency food aid, the United Nations said on Tuesday. "The situation is very worrying due to expected crop and pasture failures from poor rains in several areas, the increase in conflicts, trade disruptions and continuing high food prices," the U.N. Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) said. In its latest report on food and crop prospects (www.fao.org), FAO said delayed...
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More 'crop per drop'? Only when 'more milk per drop' saves the poor as well as Nile Basin waterflows
Ten years ago, scientists at the International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) and the International Water Management Institute (IWMI) established a partnership centred at ILRI's campus in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The partnership was formed to address widespread concerns that livestoc...
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This vegetarian dish is traditionally served on the first day of the Chinese New Year, both to cleanse out the body and to honor a Buddhist tradition that nothing living should be killed on the first day of the New Year. Traditionally, Buddha's Delight is made with eighteen ingredients, as the Chinese believe eighteen is a lucky number. This recipe is simpler, but you'll still want to head over to a Chinese/Asian market for the dried lily buds, Chinese mushrooms and a few other special ingredients. This recipe has been reader-rated at 5 out of 5 stars.
Jai - this recipe from the Honolulu Star-Bulletin has a Southern Chinese style recipe with black moss and other lucky foods, along with a photo showing the symbolic significance of each ingredient.
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I'm guessing it'll be a quiet weekend as we sit in a holding pattern, waiting for CC to decide on which lucky team gets to pay him hundreds of millions of dollars.
Last week, I had suggested that our offer wasn't THAT far below what the Yankees were offering, and that, if he truly likes playing in Milwaukee and not in New York, it should be close enough to get a deal done, excepting the possibility of a sixth year. Yet...here we sit.
This had me wondering: are the Brewers wise to play this waiting game? Consider: we're not going to outbid the big-market teams. The much-rumored $100 million/5 year offer is (and should be) as high as we go, and you can make a sound argument that it's already too much for one person. It sounds like the team knows this, as they've already said that CC is the only FA pitcher to get an offer like this, as a thank you for getting us to the playoffs last season.
So let's say this is our maximum offer, or close to it. It is substantially below the Yankees' current offer, or what the Dodgers, maybe the Giants, et al. will pay. If CC were really going to take "only" $20 million/season sign with us...well, you'd think he would by now. Like I said, I don't think we can increase our offer very much, other than possibly adding a 6th year. (Which I'd like to think Moustache and CC's agent had discussed.)
Short of piling on more cash, is there anything else we can add to our offer to make CC want to sign with us? I don't think there is.
So now I'm wondering: should we continue to play the CC sweepstakes? (Are we even in the sweepstakes, or only thinking that we are?)
Here's another idea. Let's say we thought AJ Burnett was the second best FA pitcher out there. (I don't know if he is, I'm just grabbing a Type A starting pitcher as an example.) What if we offered a better-than-expected offer (perhaps overpaying) --- I don't know, maybe 5 years, $90 million, with a signing bonus, or some such thing. The catch is, he'd have to take it before CC signed with his next team --- once CC signed, the deal went away.
In fact, we could make a similar offer to any #1 FA pitcher: the first one to accept the deal gets it.
I guess, most of us are in agreement that if we are to contend this season, we need a #1 pitcher, moving Gallardo to #2, etc. While everyone waits for CC (and all but one team is going to get turned down), maybe we can take advantage and sneak off with the second-best FA starter out there. What do you think?


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Celeb News: Claudia Jordan Talks Beef With Tamar Braxton On The Breakfast Club [Video]
For the latest episode of Power 105.1's hit morning show titled 'The Breakfast Club', we find Claudia Jordan visiting the show to speak on an array of interesting topics including The Celebrity Apprentice, rumors of Jamie Foxx being gay, as well as alleged beef with Tamar Braxton.
After the jump be sure to check out the full interview below and keep coming back to I am Jason Lee for the latest in celeb and entertainment news.
In related news, though the two have blocked each other on twitter, we did manage to find some interesting tweets showcasing that the beef could be legit. Check them out below:


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Huskers out of the AP Top 25
The upside is there's no pressure now and Wiscy is out of the T25 as well. Pathetic performance yesterday. The wife and I were considering plane and game tickets to watch the Michigan game next month. I'd rather save my $1500 and take it to a casino. At least I have a winning chance there.


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I am not sure why it is, but Las Vegas has never really enjoyed a good political show on any of the major commercial television stations.
There have been some efforts. They were either tips of the hat to the FCC for "public service" or they were so bad they never found a significant audience.
There are, no doubt, many reasons for this absence of good political commentary shows. May I suggest one: No one show here shoots for the mainstream middle-right of Nevada. Every one I have seen shoots to be an MSNBC clone. I also think -- and I am making a big generalizing here -- most of the political commentary folks resent living in Nevada.
I know some of my friends will challenge me on that. And that's fine. But I see a distinct thread in Nevada television commentary that seems to distrust the state's big industries -- mining and gaming -- and generally put down where Nevada is today as a state. These commentators treat their audience like children and Nevada like a backward state that gets what it deserves. Nevada, they seem to say, needs to look to California, to New York, etc.
But I say Nevada is Nevada. It's a good place with an ethic all its own in America. It's patriotic. It's independent. It can be liberal on some things. It can be conservative on others. It values faith. It values liberty. There's nothing the matter with any of that.
Nevada isn't perfect, of course. But let's start the political discussion with the understanding that Nevada's not chopped liver, either.
The fact is that in the bigger picture of liberal and conservative (Please note I am not saying "Democrat" and "Republican") Nevada is a fairly conservative state.
Yet very few political discussions I see on local television include fiscal conservatives, social conservatives (unless it for the purpose of making fun of them), business people, religious people, ranchers, miners, etc.
Believe me, if some local station stood apart from the liberal herd to produce a more "fair and balanced" roundtable on public affairs they'd find some good talent on the local scene. I can think of four local radio types who each could pull that kind of discussion. Or there's the young Mr. Glenn Cook at the Review-Journal with the kind of conservative perspective that too many television stations either ignore or treat as if it were a circus oddity.
Local TV ought to at least try a thoughtful conservative-right political commentary show. I believe they would find a receptive audience.
PS: Or look at it this way: No matter bad it is, it could not be worse that what we have.
Social Security numbers? Really?
It's still hard to believe how boneheaded the Obama Administration was in setting up Healthcare.gov. Here's the launch of what is supposed to be the centerpiece of the Obama reign, and one of the first things they do is require citizens to enter their Social Security Number to the site.
To compound it, the administration was warned before the site launch that the website was unstable and could result in the compromise of confidential information.
But in it's usual reckless fashion the O-Team went ahead anyway.
The website crashed and it is unknown whether any of the unsuspecting folks who put their SSNs in the website will later find them misused.
It does us no good that the Obama Administration now tells us it's reversing its course on the SSN requirement, or that it has now (NOW?) put its "best and brightest" on the rollout mess to have it ship-shape by Dec. 1.
You get one chance at a first impression. And for millions of people, the first impression of Obamacare was one of incompetence.
But if there is one thing that epitomizes this whole mess, it is the idea that Team Obama thought it was a good idea to have citizens divulge their SSNs on an untested website.
This tells us in a tangible way that the people in the "Give-Government-A-Chance" Obama Administration don't really understand the real world. We are warned day-in and day-out to protect our SSNs. Don't give them out over the phone or to websites. Yet this administration required it before you could even look at the health care options.
This administration passes one brain fart after another and we're told to simply sit back and enjoy the smell.
Forgive us, Father ...
I'm sure Barrack Obama doesn't know anything about this because, after all, he doesn't know anything about anything, but an Italian magazine now reports that the Obama government tapped the phone of Archbishop Jorge Mario Bergoglio when he was elected Pope.
The information, according to Panorama, was divided into four categories -- leadership intentions, threats to financial system, foreign policy objectives and human rights.
So now we're spying on the Pope? Man, it's getting tougher by the day to defend this president and policies and his actions.
'The website never crashed'
In one of the funnier moments of the week, just before Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius testified to Congress about the failed rollout of Healthcare.gov, the website crashed.
The website remained down throughout Sebelius' testimony even as she said that at no time did the website ever "crash".
"It is functional," she said, "but at a very slow speed and very low reliability."
Wow? Where do we get these kinds of public servants? I'd blame Kansas for Sebelius, but my home state gives the nation Sen. Harry Reid. I have no place to talk.
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Effective Date: January 1, 2013
Revision Date: October 22, 2013
Responsible Office: Compliance and Policy
I. Scope
This policy applies to the College of William & Mary, including the Virginia Institute of Marine Science (the university). It covers students and all types of employees. Because the university's commitment to an environment free of prohibited discrimination includes freedom from sexual harassment by vendors, contractors, volunteers, and third parties acting as agents for the university, this policy also applies to them.
Conduct prohibited under this policy can take place on campus or off.
This policy does not infringe upon free speech or other civil rights of any individual or group. These rights are protected by law and the university's Statement of Rights and Responsibilities.
II. Purpose
This policy enables the university to comply with federal and state non-discrimination laws, including Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972 (Title IX), which prohibits the university from discriminating on the basis of sex in its educational programs and activities. It helps satisfy William & Mary's Code of Ethics and Statement of Rights and Responsibilities.
III. Policy
Sexual harassment is prohibited at William & Mary.
Sexual harassment is unwelcome conduct[1] of a sexual nature, including sexual violence, when
- submission to such conduct is made or threatened to be made a term or condition of employment, education, or participation in a university activity; or
- submission to or rejection of such conduct is used or threatened to be used as a factor in a decision affecting employment, education, or participation in a university activity.
This is often referred to as "quid pro quo" sexual harassment.
Another form of sexual harassment is hostile environment harassment: unwelcome conduct[2] based on sex or gender that unreasonably interferes with an individual's work or educational performance, or creates an intimidating, hostile, or offensive work or educational environment. This form of harassment may include conduct based on sex that is not sexual in nature. Each situation must be considered in context to determine if sexual harassment has occurred. Conduct must be severe or pervasive in order to create a hostile environment; conduct may be inappropriate, unprofessional, offensive, or hurtful, yet not be harassment under this policy.[3]
Conduct alleged to constitute harassment is evaluated from the perspective of a reasonable person.[4]
Sexual harassment may occur between persons of the same sex or members of different sexes.
Sexual harassment most often occurs when one person has power or authority over another. Even consensual relationships between such individuals that do not constitute sexual harassment may be prohibited under the university's policy on consensual amorous relationships. Sexual harassment may, however, occur between individuals of equal status or rank or be instigated by an individual in a subordinate position.
IV. Reporting
The university cannot fulfill its ethical commitment to create a harassment-free environment or its legal obligations to address harassment that occurs unless allegations and complaints are brought to the attention of an appropriate university officer.
A. Reporting Sexual Harassment. Employees must promptly report sexual harassment complaints and reports of which they become aware. This means that if you are an employee and someone tells you that he or she has been sexually harassed, or if you are given or told about a sexual harassment complaint or report, you are obligated to bring this to the attention of the appropriate university officer (discussed below). Employees also must report promptly any incident or situation that a reasonable person would understand to be sexual harassment, whether they witness the incident or situation or become aware of it.[5] This means that if you are an employee and you see someone sexually harassing another person, or you learn of a situation that constitutes sexual harassment, you are obligated to bring this to the attention of the appropriate university officer. If you know that the matter has already been brought to the attention of an appropriate university officer, you do not need to report it.
Victims of sexual harassment are not required to report; the university encourages them to come forward, but victims will not be disciplined for failing to report.
Students and all other individuals covered by this policy are strongly encouraged to report sexual harassment.
Because failure to report may result in liability for the university and further incidents of harassment, reporting is required even if the person who appears or claims to have been harassed does not want it reported. A report may, at least initially, be made without revealing the identity of the individuals involved; personally identifying information about the individuals involved may be initially withheld. The university will carefully consider the report to decide whether additional details are necessary.
Reports should be made to the Title IX Coordinator or, if the alleged harasser is a student, the Dean of Students. Contact information for these officers is provided in Section VII, below. These officers maintain additional information about how and to whom reports may be made, as well as information regarding confidentiality and anonymity and investigation procedures, which is also available online.
Confidential consultations about sexual harassment may be available from persons who, by law, have special professional status, such as counselors at the university Counseling Center. The level of confidentiality depends on what legal protections are held by the individual receiving the information and should be addressed with them before specific facts are disclosed.
Individuals are also encouraged to report unwelcome conduct based on sex even if the behavior does not rise to the level of sexual harassment, so that the university can address problems before they become more serious.
It is a violation of this policy to knowingly make a false allegation, complaint, or report of sexual harassment.
B. Protections Against Retaliation. The university prohibits retaliation. The university will take action to protect individuals who report sexual harassment from retaliation, and will take immediate action to address any retaliatory behavior that occurs.
Retaliation is adverse action taken against an employee or student for engaging in "protected activity" – opposing or complaining of conduct reasonably believed to be sexual harassment or otherwise participating, in good faith, in a sexual harassment complaint or investigation. Adverse action against an employee or student based on their relationship or association with a third party who engages in protected activity is also prohibited retaliation.
C. Responding to Reports of Sexual Harassment. Allegations, complaints, and reports will be addressed promptly, including a preliminary review of the matter and, if appropriate, full investigation and corrective action under the appropriate university procedure.
D. Confidentiality. To the greatest extent possible, investigations will be conducted in a confidential manner.
V. Enforcement
Any member of the campus community who violates this policy is subject to discipline, up to and including termination of employment. Disciplinary action against an employee or student will be taken in accordance with the applicable state or university policy or procedure, such as the Faculty Handbook, for violations by a faculty member. The response to violations by a contractor or other third party will depend on the nature of the individual's relationship to the university.
VI. Approval and Amendment
This policy was approved by the President. Minor, technical revisions, such as to update contact information, may be made by the Title IX Coordinator.
Effective July 1, 2013, revisions were made to update contact information for making reports of sexual harassment and to update hyperlinks. Contact information for the Title IX Coordinator and hyperlinks were updated on October 22, 2013.
VII. Interpretation and Contact Information
Questions concerning the application of this policy and Title IX, including questions about investigating complaints of discrimination, should be made to the university's Title IX Coordinator:
[[klboyc, Kiersten Boyce]], Chief Compliance Officer
108 James Blair Hall
Reports of sexual harassment may be made to the Title IX Coordinator or, if the implicated party is a student, to
[[msthomas01, Marjorie Thomas]], Dean of Students and Deputy Title IX Coordinator
Campus Center 109
VIII. Related Policies, Procedures, and Guidance
The Compliance and Policy Office, the Office of Diversity and Equal Opportunity, and other university offices provide guidance and other information about this policy and sexual harassment generally.
Statement of Rights and Responsibilities for Students
Virginia Department of Human Resource Management Policy 2.05, Equal Employment Opportunity (pdf) (State policy applicable to classified staff and hourly (wage) employees and applicants for such positions)
Faculty Handbook
Discrimination Grievance/Complaint Procedure
Student Sexual Misconduct Policy and Procedure
Consensual Amorous Relationships Policy: pp. 45-46 of the Faculty Handbook (pdf)
Code of Ethics
Virginia Department of Human Resource Management Policy 2.30, Workplace Harassment
* This policy replaces previous policy prohibitions on sexual harassment.
[1] Conduct can be verbal, physical, or written, and if written, may be communicated in different ways such as email or text messaging.
[2] Conduct can be verbal, physical, or written, and if written, may be communicated in different ways such as email or text messaging.
[3] Such conduct or speech may be a violation of other university policies and/or may be appropriately addressed by a supervisor or other university official.
[4] This definition of sexual harassment and the standards for determining whether conduct constitutes sexual harassment are derived from federal regulations and regulatory guidance.
[5] The Code of Ethics adopted by the Board of Visitors in 2009 requires all employees to report illegal or unethical action.


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News: Beanie Sigel Changes Focus, Brings Back "Broad Street Bully"
Tuesday, Aug 11, 2009 6:10PM
As a track listing for Beanie Sigel's upcoming album has offered evidence of its progress, Jay-Z's protege has also allegedly changed the project's name from The Focus to The Broad Street Bully.
While an explanation for the title change has not yet been given, new artwork and a tracklisting of guest appearances has landed online.
Tracklisting: 1. Broad Street Bully 2. All In 3. Shot Em Up 4 .Death Follows Me 5. Phili featuring Freeway & Young Chris 6. Ready For War featuring Freeway & Young Chris 7. Point The Finger featuring Young Chris 8. Get Back To Rap featuring Young Neef 9. I'm Sicker featuring Freeway 10. What Are We Doing Here 11. Going Through The Emotions 12. You Over Did It 13. Why Shouldn't I (Pro Hip Hop)
Early reports showed the album and its cover art being titled The Focus last month.
No single? No leaks? No video? No problem! Here's Sigel's artwork and tracklist for his upcoming album, The Focus. I'm willing to forgive Beans for that debacle last go around. But then again, I have less compassion than your average blawga. (Rap Radar)
The rapper has kept busy as of late via the mixtape circuit and events throughout Philadelphia.
Beanie Sigel, who was one of the first to start running with Jigga, and was there when the label exploded with fame will be releasing The Broad Street Bully on September 1. As of late, the Philly rapper has been making his rounds on the mixtape circuit working with the likes of Gillie the Kid, Black DeNiro and even members of his State Property crew making it seem as though Sigel was cooking something up behind closed doors. (Hip Hop Wired)
Beans last made headlines after appearing at the 11th Annual Urban Youth Racing School "Build A Dream" ceremony.
The event will be highlighted with a speech by General Motors Global Design Vice President Edward T. Welburn. "We are pleased and excited to have Mr. Welburn back home to bring his professional, educational and inspirational experiences to the 100 students, along with their parents and other guest and supporters," Urban Youth Racing School Founder Anthony Martin said in a statement. (Black News)
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Thread: 10 Vikings To Watch
10 Vikings To Watch
1. Tarvaris Jackson
Starting with the obvious, the QB is always the most scrutinized player on the team, and rightfully so. Going into his third year in the league, its time for Jackson to show that he can be the guy here in Minnesota. If he can stay healthy, Tarvaris certainly has all the tools to be a legitimate franchise quarterback. But if he struggles, we could be hearing a lot of 'Booty calls' in the Dome next year.
2. Visanthe Shiancoe
After a somewhat disappointing first season here in Minnesota, Shiancoe also has something to prove in 2008. He was only targeted a total of 43 times throughout the season, so his lack of production was not solely his doing, however the Vikings would certainly like to see more production from their starting TE next year. If he can't put up some better numbers this year, the scouting team could be spending a lot time looking at TEs for next year's draft.
3. Cedric Griffin
Another one of the Vikings' 2nd round pick in the 2006 draft, Griffin also is facing a critical point his career. He will be the starting corner opposite of Antoine Winfield this year, but if he struggles don't expect much hesitation from the coaching staff to try out Marcus McCauley or Charles Gordon. If he shows that he can be a reliable corner, he could be a long time starter in this defense, but if he struggles he may never have a chance to win a starting job again.
4. Ryan Cook
A converted center, Cook is the only player on the offensive line that is not signed to a long term deal. Like Griffin and Jackson, Cook was also taken in the second round of the 2006 draft, and likewise is facing a turning point in his career. If he continues to progress and to solidify the right side of the line, Cook could be joining his fellow linemen with a long term deal. Good offensive tackles are hard to come by, and although Cook struggled at times last year, he also made a lot of progress and helped give Minnesota the top ranked rushing attack in 2007. Whether or not he is the starting tackle a year from now is completely up to him.
5. Erasmus James
A first round pick back in 2005, James has never had a chance to display his talent. Set back by injuries, James has only seen action in 8 games since his rookie year and only accounting for one sack since 2005. If he can't stay healthy and demonstrate why he was first round pick, this could be his last year wearing purple and gold.
6. Aundrae Allison
Although he was only a 5th round pick in last year's draft, by the end of the season Allison had developed into a solid contributor as he became one of the league's leading kick returners. In addition to being the primary kick returner, Allison also averaged 15.8 yards per reception when he was utilized on offense. Look for Allison to continue to add excitement to the return game this year, and also to become a more prominent contributor on offense.
7. Ray Edwards
After being suspended for the final four games of the 2007 season, look for Edwards to be playing with a chip on his shoulder. After splitting time for Robison on the right side of the line last year, Edwards should be the predominant starting left end, due to the acquisition of Jared Allen and the unfortunate illness to Kenechi Udeze. On the left side, Edwards will be facing the slower, more run-blocking oriented offensive tackles, and thanks to the 3 pro bowlers on the defensive line next to him, he will also be free from double teams. Look for Edwards to greatly improve on his 5 sacks from last year as he tries to establish himself as a player worthy of consistently starting in the NFL.
8. Sidney Rice
While all the attention from the Vikings draft in 2007 was directed towards Adrian Peterson, Sidney Rice is a player that fans should be equally excited about. In his rookie year, Rice showed off his amazing hands, his ability to win jump balls in the end zone, and he even set a Vikings record for the longest pass ever thrown by a non-quarterback. This year Rice needs to establish himself as a reliable option for Jackson, and he needs to show he can stay healthy for a full 16 game season. With defenses focusing on stopping our ground attack, Bernard Berrian on the other side of the field, and a big-armed quarterback, Rice has the perfect opportunity to break out this year.
9. Chase Johnson
Thanks to Bryant McKinnie's newest run-in with the law, the left tackle spot in Minnesota might be vacant for at least a few games this year. Its a good thing that the Vikings have Johnson, a 6-8, 330 pound monster who spent all year last year learning the Vikings' blocking schemes. If the Vikings don't acquire a veteran left tackle to fill in for McKinnie while he serves his inevitable suspension (if not jail time), look for Chase Johnson to get his first taste of playing in the NFL. And who knows, if Johnson plays well, he might give the front office enough reason to ship out McKinnie.
10. Adrian Peterson
Forget about players to watch on the Vikings, Adrian Peterson is one of the top players to watch in all of sports. Last year's rookie of the year, pro bowl MVP and all-time single game rushing record holder, Peterson has the kind of flash that will have fans and coaches holding their breath every time he touches the ball. The only question mark with Peterson going into the 2008 season is which record is he going to break this year?
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Wow, thanks Aayers.
You put a lot of time into that.
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The word genius isn t applicable in football. A genius is a guy like Norman Einstein - Joe Theisman
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Good read.
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Another fantastic post ... and seems to be right on the money.
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Great post man - right on the money imo"A head coach needs 3 things. A good wife, a loyal dog and a helluva Quaterback!" John Gruden
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I plan to watch the whole team, not just 10 players. :P
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You definitely hit the nail on the head, man.
Fantastic commentary."If it's not fun, you're not doing it right. "
~ Fran Tarkenton
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thanks for the read. Very well thought out.
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Love the analysis... good post!
But I think you should have included Jared Allen.
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very well thought out post !!! and with a majority of these things put together will make or break our season!!!!!
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Our current Food Bank Director, Maureen Hinds, headed the team back then.
As it grew, it was moved to an office in the church, then a building across the street from the church,
and then to its current location in May 2013.
Our Clothing Rack initially started out of an old school bus. It was called the Bus Boutique. It was parked in the parking lot on property owned by Covina Assembly. As donations began to come in, it was moved to an office next to the Food Bank until it was moved to its current location in May 2013.
Our Food Bank and Clothing Rack are open four days a week, two hours per day.
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The Second Harvest team gather bread and pastries on a daily basis. They then deliver the products to our Food Bank and other agencies in the San Gabriel Valley that help those in need.
Our Economic Relief Center services any residents within the San Gabriel Valley.
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Elliott Abrams
Kerry: Possible Sanctions Against Russia Not a 'Threat' Or Meant In a 'Personal Way'
Abrams: Obama White House Afraid of Putin
Abrams: Increasing Sanctions More Likely to Keep Iran in Deal
Whatever Happened to the 'Fatwa' Against Nukes?
Abrams: Leverage on Iran Reduced Because of Syrian Deal
Flotilla Follies
Anti-Israel activists are preparing to launch another flotilla aimed at breaching Israel's naval blockade of the Hamas-controlled Gaza Strip three years after a similar endeavor led to a deadly encounter with Israeli soldiers.
A Failed Reformation
Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas is reportedly considering firing his reform-mind Prime Minister Salam Fayyad and forming an entirely new government as President Barack Obama wraps up his three day visit to the region, according to media reports.
Hagel Allies Coordinate Smear Campaign Against Critics, Emails Reveal
A group of anti-Israel activists and journalists appears to be coordinating a campaign to stifle criticism of controversial secretary of defense nominee Chuck Hagel by attacking the former Republican senator's critics, according to a series of emails obtained by the Free Beacon.
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A mounting body of evidence suggests that a low-budget film about Islam and Muhammad was not the primary motive behind a series of violent attacks on U.S. embassies abroad, contradicting reports from multiple media outlets that stated otherwise, according to foreign policy experts.


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The Coca-Cola Company and
Coca-Cola Bottling Company United, with corporate headquarters in Birmingham,
Alabama, and parent company of Augusta Coca-Cola Bottling Company, today
announced that they have taken a significant first step in the implementation
of a 21st century beverage partnership model.
Under the new model, The Coca-Cola Company and five U.S.
bottlers, including Coca-Cola United, have agreed in principle to create a
stronger U.S. business model through the granting of new, expanded territories.
The four other bottlers are Coca-Cola Bottling Company Consolidated, Swire
Coca-Cola USA, Coca-Cola Bottling Company High Country and Corinth Coca-Cola
Bottling Works Inc.
"A strong franchise system has always been the competitive
advantage of the Coca-Cola business globally, and today we are accelerating the
transformation of our U.S. system in ways that will establish a clear path to
achieve our 2020 Vision," said Muhtar Kent, Chairman and Chief Executive
Officer, The Coca-Cola Company.
In the newly granted territories, The Coca-Cola Company and
Coca-Cola United will work collaboratively to implement key elements of this
evolving U.S. operating model, including:
More rational and contiguous operating territories
A finished goods model under which each bottler will be acquiring territory
rights and operations including distribution assets and cold drink equipment
Production assets in new territories to remain with The Coca-Cola Company
An improved, more integrated information technology platform
A new beverage agreement that supports the evolving operating model
"Since 1899, we have had the privilege of distributing
exceptional brands, refreshing consumers, serving customers and supporting
communities in the Southeast where we live and work," said Claude Nielsen,
Chief Executive Officer of Coca-Cola Bottling Company United. "We look
forward to building an even stronger and more aligned System, as we continue to
provide an outstanding portfolio of beverages to our consumers and customers."
Coca-Cola United will assume territories in Alabama and
portions of northwest Florida, north and west Georgia and southeastern
Tennessee. These new territories will include geographies that border United's
existing territories, allowing Coca-Cola United to better service local
customers and provide more efficient execution.
New Territories:
Dothan, Ala.
Montgomery, Ala.
Oxford, Ala.
Scottsboro, Ala.
Tuscaloosa, Ala.
Pensacola, Fla.
Valparaiso, Fla.
West Point, Ga.
"Augusta Coca-Cola is excited to be a part of this
announcement and we look forward to what the future holds for Coca-Cola
United," said Jerry Shumpert, Vice President of Augusta Coca-Cola Bottling
Company. "We are very fortunate to be part of a company that has a local
operating model. This means that we are responsible for serving our local
consumers and customers, and as importantly, supporting our communities."
The transactions announced today are subject to the parties
reaching definitive agreements by the end of 2013, with closings expected
during 2014. The parties anticipate a seamless transition with minimal
disruption for customers, consumers and system associates.
About Coca-Cola Bottling Company United, Inc.:
Coca-Cola Bottling Company United, Inc., founded in 1902, is
the third largest Coca-Cola bottling company in the United States headquartered
in Birmingham, Alabama. Coca-Cola United currently operates in the following
locations: Augusta, Ga.; Baton Rouge, La.; Birmingham, Ala.; Brunswick, Ga.;
Chattanooga, Tenn.; Cullman, Ala.; Gulfport, Miss.; Hattiesburg, Miss.;
Lafayette, La.; Lake Charles, La.; McComb, Miss.; McRae, Ga.; Milledgeville,
Ga.; Savannah, Ga.; Spartanburg, S.C.; Statesboro, Ga.; Waycross, Ga.; and West
Coca-Cola United is engaged principally in the production,
marketing and distribution of
Coca-Cola, Diet Coke, Sprite, Fanta, Dasani water, POWERADE
and other beverages under exclusive franchises from The Coca-Cola Company and
other soft drink manufacturers. For more information, visit www.cocacolaunited.com.
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Today sees the launch of the largest survey of LGBT sports provision ever undertaken in the UK, by LGBT sports development and equity organisation, Pride Sports.
Download the survey as a Word document.
"We want to be able to really understand the nature and extent of LGBT sports organisation in the UK, to fully appreciate the opportunities LGBT sports groups are offering their athletes and any barriers they may face
explains lead researcher Dr Anna Verges,
We know there are over 120 LGBT sports groups in the UK, but we do not know how they are funded, how they are administered and even how they are constituted. This lack of data presents a real barrier to Pride Sports supporting LGBT sport in this Country
The survey, which will hopefully be completed by club committees, asks a range of questions about the running of LGBT sports groups, from how many members a club has, to how a club is constituted and run and what coaching opportunities are offered at what level for participants.
Pride Sports has been working for six years to challenge homophobia and transphobia in sport and to support the development of the LGBT sports sector in the UK. We know that we are asking already stretched volunteers to provide us with a lot of information, but we really need LGBT sports groups to get behind this survey. Ultimately, we want to advocate better on their behalf and target support where it is most needed.
Says Lou Englefield, Director of Pride Sports.
The survey comes in the wake of a very successful Pride House; the LGBT 'hospitality house' held in Limehouse during the London 2012 Olympic, also lead by Pride Sports. Pride House helped stimulate debate on the relative invisibility of lesbian, gay and bisexual athletes and raised questions on the legacy of London 2012 for LGBT sport in the UK.
Further information:
Lou Englefield, Director, Pride Sports email@example.com 07949 604610
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AI4 – Results – Group of 10
All the theories in the world don't mean squat sometimes.
The bottom three were Nadia, Jessica, and Anwar. I got one out of those three.
Sadly, one of the best singers this week and so far this season is now gone. I'm not delusional; I know Jessica wasn't going to win it all. In the end, this is just a whittling down process. Jessica was going to be cannon fodder. But when you listened to her sing last night, or singing "Total Eclipse" last week, you have to think it's a tragedy that she's gone all of a sudden.
Simon is right in that she never quite made that connection with fans. Singing quality isn't the be-all and end-all of the pop music world. Popularity does count, as much as the judges tried to convince America otherwise tonight. Jessica didn't quite get there. Her fan base never solidified. Now, she's gone. I'm officially a Carrie man now.
Carrie should be very happy tonight. She's the biggest winner. The two singers in the competition that would split votes with her — Lindsey and Jessica — are now gone. Carrie's going to be in the Top Three now, almost for certain.
Nadia should be scared. Vonzell is paired up with her, and is pulling ahead. Two bottom three appearances in a row are not deserved for Nadia. Vonzell's upside is starting to show through right now, and Nadia has one off week and pays for it two weeks in a row.
We'll see what happens next week. I want to get rid of Scott, still. . .
As for the rest of the show:
The group singalong stunk again, but the commercial was their funniest one yet. Very cute.


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BRIGHTON — Brighton police said they did not find an explosive device in the area around South 22nd Avenue and Jessup Street Friday morning, Jan. 31.
The area was evacuated as a precaution, but homeowners started returning home shortly before 11:45 a.m.
Police said they received reports of a suspicious device earlier in the morning. Brighton police and Brighton Fire Rescue responders cleared the area after police said a homeowner triggered his medical-alert alarm and told them he had received an email that someone put a bomb in his car.
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Iowa State basketball coach Fred Hoiberg has agreed to a new 10-year, $20 million deal with the Cyclones that will run through 2023.
Hoiberg, who just completed his third season with the Cyclones, finalized the contract with Iowa State President Steven Leath and athletic director Jamie Pollard on Thursday night.
Hoiberg, a former star player at Iowa State, has led Iowa State to back-to-back NCAA tournament appearances for the first time in 12 years.
The deal is nearly identical to the one that Pollard and football coach Paul Rhoads agreed to before last season.
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The trail on this Trek is well walked. We are walking over rough ground with rock steps to ascend steeper hill areas. There is no rope, hand climbing or rock hopping. It is a typical bush walk.
People aged 5 to 95 have walked this trail at different paces. Children under 10 years old require a personal porter with carry attachment so they can be carried at any time. People over 80 sometimes have the same facility. Horses often carry those who are unable to complete certain sections of the walk.
For the most part, hills are gradual and switchback trails make them easy for porters to carry loads wearing rubber flip flop shoes.
Occasionally, there are rains or snows. So, we carry provisions for both in the form of rain (goretex) jackets and Down parkers. Parkers are available in Kathmandu very cheap.
Altitude affects everyone. We acclimatise at a fixed rate recommended by the Himalayan Mountain Rescue Association and therefore have little to worry about. Rapid ascent will cause Altitude Sickness. Some clients have found even the lowest ascent rate taxing, so we always have contingency plans just in case acclimatisation is not proceeding as planned. This is all proactive. We have a very good track record of safety.
We carry a personal blood oxygen meter. We use this (non invasive) measure to check oxygen levels each day. We also have ready access to emergency back up in case we need to take preventative steps to reduce altitude or increase oxygen for any client.
Sore knees are common. Once in a while a sprained ankle is possible. This is normally the result of excess personal weight or inappropriate footwear. Good simple trek boots prevent most of these problems from becoming trek stopping.
Sleeping environments range from self sufficient tents all the way to five Star beautiful accommodation with spectacular views. This is a cost consideration.
Each day we walk between three and five hours. Rarely more. However, the emphasis is "each day." There are few days when no walking is done. Even a rest day - of which there are four on any trek - is considered an opportunity to explore a hilltop monastery or nearby village. Hence, it is of the utmost importance to understand that it is not a single day sprint, but a daily, moderate challenge back to back that builds to good preparation.
Porters carry the load. Each individual carries a small day pack for camera and water. This means that there is a minimum of "overload" on backs and joints during the walk.
At night, sleeping bags containing "Down" are used. For those people with dust allergies this has been known to cause some reaction including coughing and sneezing. Please check this before arrival. Other sleep options are available.
We are guided by one Himalayan Rescue Guide for each group of four people. This guide is of Sherpa Nationality and therefore resident of the area in which we trek. This is a great local presence. Each guide is assisted by two assistants for each four clients. Two porters are utilised for each four clients as well. This means that we have an excellent staff client ratio and good safety measures.
Hydration is often a major challenge for people. Drinking enough water to replace the massive urination rate associated with acclimatisation is sometimes overwhelming. We recommend hydration salts along the way such as Endura or Gatoraid. These must be bought from outside Nepal.
Medical supplies are bought by us. However, we always recommend self sufficiency for headache, muscle fatigue, and sunscreen. This, along with goods for personal hygiene are available in light, easy to carry packs.
Children are always welcome. This is an exceptional opportunity for learning and growth. By bringing a child under the age of fourteen, the trip is significantly changed to accommodate a shift in interest and to be more cautious about proactive acclimatisation (not the usual feedback systems). In this way, we consider this trip to be a brilliant opportunity for youth twelve years and older. However, an adult trek and a youth accompanied trek are considered very different journeys. (pace, side trips, and places of interest).


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Last time they faced the now-relegated Dolphins, Fiorentina somehow managed to lose 2-0. Now, the Viola are kicking themselves -- had they managed to beat Pescara, like every other team in the league, they'd hold a one-point lead over AC Milan. Instead, they're two points behind the third-placed rossoneri and are forced to cheer on rivals Siena.
Not only must the viola win on Sunday, Milan must also fail to win. Should Fiorentina grab all three points, and Milan get just one, it'll be Fior playing Champions League football next season -- if they get through the qualifiers, of course. Thanks to a 3-1 victory at the San Siro in November, and a come from behind draw in Florence last month, Fiorentina will go through if the sides wind up equal on points.
But that won't happen. Yes, the viola will beat Pescara. The reverse fixture was a fluke and, at this point, the dolphins don't even have pride to play for. In fact, that match against Fiorentina back on January 6 was the last time Pescara won a match. They finished the season on just 22 points, eight behind 19th placed Siena, and have an impressive -53 goal difference.
Yet there's no reason Milan won't beat Siena. The robur, too, are relegated. They've failed to pick up points since beating Pescara six rounds ago, and they've scored just one goal during those matches. Add to that the fact that Fiorentina and Siena are rivals, and there's not even a reason to show up.
Even if Fiorentina can't manage to clinch the final Champions League spot, at least Adem Ljajic is back from suspension. Right? Oh, just me then? Too bad.
Pescara Injuries and Suspensions
Everyone? No one? Does it really matter, at this point?
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CHAMPAIGN -- Illinois lawmakers are pushing to ban smoking on all public college campuses.
A senate committee approved the bill Tuesday, but going smoke-free is already a trend at several schools in Central Illinois.
U of I's Champaign-Urbana campus will be going smoke-free in November. Last week, the Chicago campus voted to become tobacco-free. Additionally, students at Parkland College in Champaign are currently pushing for a smoke-free campus.
The Champaign-Urbana Public Health District's Nikki Hillier said this smoke-free bill sends a public health message.
"We're creating social norms so that most people aren't seeing people smoke, so it's not a normal thing," Hillier said, citing how less people will be inclined to smoke under the proposed ban. "We're showing our kids that tobacco use is not normal."
The state-wide bill is moving on to the full Senate. If passed, the ban would take effect in July 2014.
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The great gun debate
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Letter: Promoting hysteria in gun-control debate
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A deeper divide: The gun control debate after Newtown
A lot of things have been written lately accusing the NRA of being everything they are not and their president Wayne LaPierre of being a demagogue who distorts facts.
It amazes me that everything being said is what the so-called main stream media (liberals) promote. Here are some facts as released by the FBI and DOJ. Chicago has the most stringent gun control in the nation but has the highest murder rate with guns with D.C. being a close second on both counts. Now with this in mind El Paso, Texas, is the most safe city in the country while being a stones throw from Juarez, Mexico, one of the most violent cities in our hemisphere. Why? Because the residents of El Paso have the right to bear arms. Chicago does not.
So, according to our top law enforcement agencies, if we adopt Chicago style gun controls we can expect the same. More murders and violent crime because law abiding citizens will be disarmed. Instead of trying to pass these useless laws for political gain, why not enforce the hundreds of laws already on the books. Check it out for yourselves, more than 75 percent of murders with firearms are committed by repeat offenders who have been released due to plea bargaining by D.A.s or had previous sentencing reduced. If some whacko wants to kill people, he will kill people.
It doesn't matter if it's a gun, knife, bomb, or vehicle. More people are killed each month by drunk drivers. Most of whom are repeat offenders. We don't ban alcohol or cars because of this. If you ban guns you had better ban forks and spoons because they make people fat. Don't vilify me or people who want a firearm for self defense. Look in to the real problem.


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Catholic Schools Week is going on right now. The annual celebration of catholic education features fun focused, one on one community engagement and creative learning. Each day is different, there is pajama day, school pride day and more, all bringing students and faculty together through fun. Students were also asked to bring in cereal throughout the week, to donate to local food pantries.
Teachers say catholic schools are their own close community, so during weeks like this, parents and students spend more time doing fun things in school, such as field trips, making treats and participating in classroom activities.
"When you think about how many hours we spend at school. Some of us are here until 4:30 or 5 or 6 at night. When the sun isn't out. That makes you really need to think of an idea to spruce your days up," says Jessica Maslund, Librarian & Science Teacher.
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The quality of this is really amazing. It turns very powdery when swiping a brush over the top. The colour is a beautiful taupe-ish colour and really suits my skin tone. It is amazing for neutral eyes
This is an absolutely lovely eyeshadow, worth the higher price.
The texture is so buttery and it blends like a dream. It is nicely pigmented and there is no fall-out. Very easy to work with.
I love using this on top of different bases, it brings out the different nuances of the colour nicely. I found this to be quite a close dupe for MAC Shale, an intesrting taupey purple.
The packaging is cute and compact. It has a metallic closure, which is very secure, on the one side, but on the other it can make it hard to open sometimes.
I highly recommend the TheBalm eyeshadows and this one in particular, would definitely repurchase.
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Color and Formula:
This is quite a nice and unique shade (a soft, smoky, medium mauve-taupe) but I don't find myself reaching for it much, mostly because of the formula.
It is so soft that it feels and goes on like a loose powder shadow, and fades and blends out the same way. (If you try to buff or blend a bit more, the color will dust off and become really sheer.)
A good primer is a must in order for it to adhere to your skin.
Also, use a light hand as a lot more will come off on your finger or brush than you intend. Recommended if you like the soft crumbly texture of Stila shadows.
Price-wise, it's not cheap.
Of course, it's bigger than a MAC shadow, but then it's so soft that you always end up using more of it unintentionally.
I will probably stick to MAC Shale for a grey-plum shadow, as it goes on more dimensional and allows more control and build up than this shadow.
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PROS: Color, finish, packaging, pigmentation, blendability, wear time, value.
CONS: I wish this wasn't quite so soft. I inevitably pick up more product than I need and have to tap my brush. But the softness does give it a gorgeous, creamy feel.
THE DEETS: I'd describe the color as a mid-tone, multidimensional mix of brown, gray and purple. Lilac-y brown? Taupe-y rose? I can easily wear this solo without any other eyeshadow and my eye makeup still looks finished. (NW15 for reference.) The finish is shimmery, but it's a very wearable shimmer. I always wear e/s over primer, but I was in such a hurry one day, I slapped this on primer-less. Eight hours later, I was shocked to see that there was just the tiniest hint of creasing, which never happens with other brands (UD, Smashbox, Nars). I also own Luscious Lani from theBalm, and it performs just as beautifully as Jamie.
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Well, I won't be buying this, Just This Once... I'll buy it again and again and again...!!!!
I think this colour is really unique - to me it is a soft rosy lavender pink, with gentle brown undertones. Not quite what I'd define as a neutral shade but I think it would certainly suit a wide range of skin tones. It reminds me a bit of Estee Lauder Pale Moon e/s but a bit more intense, slightly more taupe and more shimmery.
Looks fabulous with plums, purples, grey & silver, deep greens, navy blue and brown.
If you have the Shady Lady Vol. 2 palette, this looks fab on the lid, with Insane Jane on the outer third/corner and Feisty Felicia blended into the crease.
I have about 150 different e/s and I cannot think of one that is so pretty and yet so versatile. This is definitely HG status for me.
EDIT: MAC Shale is a pretty close dupe, maybe slightly deeper in tone. I like the texture of Just This Once Jamie better though, plus it is more than twice the size!
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I had never heard of the brand "The Balm" before yesterday when I was at my favourite perfumery and found all these amazingly designed, cute products. Package-wise they're very close to Benefit. They also have similar, cute names. A powder called "Sexy Mama" and powder blushes that quote "so many men, so little time" on the lid. Haha! Yeah, I'm simple, I love such stuff. Anyway, I bought two things yesterday: One e/s and one lip plumping gloss. The e/s I went for is a very natural, light brown with very soft shimmer. Perfect for the nude look I am currently in love with. The e/s is highly pigmented, extremely easy to apply and blend and leaves a soft, airbrushed, natural finish. The shimmer is almost not visible, so if you're looking for super shimmer you'd be disappointed. I'd compare this e/s to Clinique's "Porto Bella". There are a lot more colours available (a Dianne Brill "Venetian Lace" dupe, for example) and the prices are around MAC's and Benefit's. So they're not exactly cheap but not pricey like Chanel or Dior. The quality really speaks for itself and I am very much in love with this. The e/s made me crave for at least one blush and the above mentioned translucent powder. I give this all five lippies and yes, I would certainly buy again!
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One of my favorite nude shadows! On me Just This Once Jamie is a soft beige with a lilac undertone and subtle shimmer. It's very subdued and nearly natural looking on my NW20 skin. I like to use it on days when I'm in too big of a hurry to do much with my makeup but still want to look pretty and polished! The quality of this eye shadow is also top notch: very soft, pigmented and blendable. It's a great shadow and I find myself reaching for it a lot.
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Another awesome shadow from TheBalm. For the size and quality, the price is very reasonable. The texture is verrrrry soft and pigmented. Be sure to tap your brush to rid of excess powder before applying.
The colour is a medium toned cool plum with a hint of shimmer. It looks perfect as a crease colour for a daytime look, but it's also gorgeous smudged over black liner for nighttime. Sometimes these cool purpley colours can look grey on me but this one isn't. I'd say it is neutral - not warm or very cool.
This is a high quality line, but not one you hear about very often, imo. I like this shadow a lot. It is great quality....good pigment and opaque enough without being chalky or fake looking. A nice, natural shadow. In the box, it looks much darker than it actually turns out to be. rather than a ton of popped color, this shadow gives your lids a 'shadowed' appearance....like as if you were standing under a tree on a sunny day. it is cool.....I pair it with lucious lani shadow and nude MAC pigment for a nice shady daytime look. I also smear a bit of this over my dark eyeliner to soften the line a bit. I put that I would buy this again, but the pan is so big I doubt I will ever use it up! It comes in a cute hard cardboard case with a little mirror inside. Very cute...I love thebalm's advertising with the "old-school" pinup girls! the shadow is portable, but I wouldn't carry it in my purse (asking for an accident!) but it does just fine in my makeup bag. Overall, if you like dusty-grey-light-purple shades, or just want to add a bit of 'shadowing' to another color, I would recommend this e/s.
p.s. I did leave off one lippy because the color is not quite true to the color it shows in the pan, I was hoping for more pigment, although I should've tried before I bought :) luckily, I did end up liking it!
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$439,900 - 94-2550 Lorenzo Rd, Kau
- 4
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Baths
- SQ. Feet
- 1998
- Year Built
Alaneo Kua Aina, the Hawaiian phrase for serene, quiet, calm & distant from the city. This phrase, and also the property's namesake, perfectly captures the essence of this beautiful custom home on ten acres. The 4 bedroom 2 bath home sits comfortably back from the road. Driving into the property you feel like you are in a park, surrounded by the native Ohia forest and the peaceful harmony of birdsong welcoming you in. The land was hand cleared and supplemented with an array of local plants, trees and herbs including: Sandalwood, Koa, Mamaki, bananas, pears, mango, avocado, nearly 500 (most newly planted) coffee trees, and the list goes on... The owners have made several clearings and trails throughout the property labeling some of the native specimens.This custom home features an open floor plan that was created for entertaining or cozying up around the wood burning stove on those chilly nights. Great appliances for preparing the large holiday meals with double oven, 6 burner gas range top, another grill top in the island with downdraft venting, microwave hood and stainless steel refrigerator. There is a walk in pantry in the kitchen and lots of extra storage in the house too. The dining area has lovely garden & forest views and a functional window seat with extra storage. The bedrooms are nicely configured to be both private, light and offering a view from each window. The charming master suite features an en suite bath with a lovingly restored genuine vintage claw foot tub. The expansive lanai across the front of the house is a perfect place to view the gorgeous gardens & forest while enjoying your favorite beverage.The main house is completely permitted & there are multiple unpermitted out buildings, you'll discover many great uses for these structures. Located about 1/4 mile from Volcano Natl Park Kahuku extension. Come visit this charming property exemplifying the best of South island living and experience Alaneo Kua Aina for yourself!
Essential Information
- 263154
- Price:
- $439,900
- Bedrooms:
- 4
- Bathrooms:
- 2.00
- Year Built:
- 1998
- Type:
- Residential
- Sub-Type:
- Res-Condo
- Status:
- Active
Community Information
- Address:
- 94-2550 Lorenzo Rd
- Subdivision:
- Kiolakaa-Keaa Homesteads
- City:
- Kau
- State:
- Hawaii
- Zip Code:
- 96772
- Features:
- Carpet, Disposal, Dishwasher, Landscaped, Microwave, Refrigerator
- Has Pool:
Additional Information
- Date Listed:
- April 29th, 2013
- Days on Market:
- 433
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Listing information last updated on August 28th, 2014 at 1:55am.