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The high-growth Andean economies of Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador and Peru must ramp up infrastructure investment if they are to harness the full extent of their natural resource wealth
The Andean Community, a four-nation bloc formed by Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador and Peru, will lead economic growth in South America this year.
Rich in natural resources, the four countries will grow at rates well above the international level thanks primarily to raw material exports.
GDP in Peru expanded by an annualized 6% in the first quarter of the year, while Bolivia expanded by 5.2%, Ecuador by 4.8% and Colombia by 4.7%. Inflation in the four countries began falling in June, and governments are predicting that 2012 will see the lowest inflation rates in years.
Annual growth forecasts initially were higher, but finance ministries have been lowering their forecasts due to the continuing slump in European economies, the tepid recovery in the US and concerns about an economic slowdown in China. Export revenues are falling. The Peruvian government had forecast $50 billion in exports this...
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It's always been pretty amazing to see what they can do with Legos. The structures seem so life-like. The intricate artwork is so colorful, and versatile.
We recently visited LEGOLAND Discovery Center (601 North Martingale Road, Schaumburg) to see the new 4D movie: Legends of Chima. I have four girls, and my 7-year-old is obsessed with the Chima books. So when I heard about the new release I figured she would be very excited to see it, and I was right.
Our LEGOLAND Discovery Center Chicago tour began with a tour through MINILAND where we were able to witness the epic battle for CHI as the animal warriors faced off. Our adventure continued as we looked for hidden CHI in the wilds of the Jungle Expedition.
If you haven't been before, Legoland is quite interactive. There are rides, including the train that takes you through a dark winding adventure through brilliant Lego creations, offering you the chance to shoot targets with a laser to earn points. This is a favorite in our family. After doing all this, however, many parents are ready to rest their feet for a few minutes. And the 4D movie theater offers just that, in fact, for 12 minutes.
The newest offering from the folks at Legoland is called Lego Legends of Chima. For the uninitiated, it might require a little background to understand all the story lines. It follows four cute little animals as they tour the island of Chima. They do battle with enemies, all the while taking viewers with them. Of course there is the opportunity to soar at high speeds, duck under obstacles that seem to protrude right off the screen into the audience, and get a little wet when it starts to rain!
The glasses you have to wear to absorb the 3D animation and 4D technology might look a little funny, but they are well worth wearing to get the full experience. Plus, it's not just a movie designed to show off the special effects. There is an adorable storyline as well. It's worth checking out! Both boys and girls will leave with a smile, and have you going back again and again.


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The Dorothy Lloyd Gilbert Awards for English Majors provide financial assistance to deserving English majors for career planning and preparation. There are two separate award categories: the Summer Practicum Award and the Post Graduate Award. The Summer Practicum Award is for rising seniors wishing to pursue further study or internship work in the summer before their final year at Guilford; the Post Graduate Award is for graduating seniors wishing to pursue post-grad study or some other vocational discernment activity crucial to the transition from student to professional. The awards total $25,000.00, with the amount of each individual award determined by the requests of winning applications.
These awards are offered because a generous alumna recognizes the value of academic and professional experiences that enhance opportunities for personal growth and enrichment. The awards are intended to aid English majors in making the transition from student into a career built upon skills learned as an English major at Guilford College. These awards are also intended to foster community and networking within the English major and Guilford College alumni, and carry with them the responsibility to help mentor a new cadre of English majors toward their dream careers.
Eligibility is open to all English majors with junior status heading into their final year at Guilford (rising seniors). The award must be used in the summer following the application—and the project undertaken must be completed by the beginning of the Fall semester. As such, the Summer Practicum Award is intended to support projects that will provide career preparation and aid in the vocational discernment process. Individual grants in this category are expected to range between $500 – $2000. Applicants must clearly state how you will use the funds, the relevance of the project to your English major, how your project will further your vocational goals, and why you are deserving of the award.
Past Summer Practicum proposals were awarded funds for:
Eligibility is open to all graduating seniors with an English major, including those who have already graduated in the previous December. Post Graduation Award applications are welcomed from students who were awarded the Summer Practicum Award as rising seniors, but no preference will be given to these applicants. The award is meant to be used after graduation and the project undertaken should have clear boundaries. This award is meant to support an English major's transition from student to professional, and to help students translate the skills they have learned as English majors into enter a career of their dreams. Individual grants in this category are expected to range between $2000 -$5,000. Applicants must clearly state how the funds will be used, the relevance of the project to the English degree, how your project will further vocational goals, and why this project is deserving of the award.
Past Post-Graduation proposals were awarded funds for students who:
Important notes for both award categories We will only consider concrete, well-defined projects with built-in external accountability from a sponsoring agency, non-profit organization, university, or residency program. If the nature or viability of your proposed project changes between application and award, the grant may be withheld or cancelled at the discretion of the committee and donor. Thus, it is important to clearly articulate a "back-up" plan if you are awaiting acceptance into an internship, residency, or other competitive program for which you will apply the Gilbert Award.
Interested applicants should complete the attached application and include an essay, observing the page limits. A committee, including the donor, will evaluate the applications giving consideration to the following criteria: project viability, quality and coherence of the written proposal, relevance to skills learned while an English major, and the strength of the entire application. (Handwritten, incomplete, inaccurate, or late applications will not be accepted.)
This application consists of three parts:
*It is important that your name appear only on the Application Page and not on the Essay or Budget, as the committee seeks blind submissions. Be sure to identify whether you are applying for a Summer Practicum, or Post-Graduate award.
Please submit completed application no later than 5:00 p.m., March 15 to: Alan MuellerDirector, The Career and Community Learning Center Guilford College 5800 West Friendly Avenue Greensboro, NC 27410
Award recipients will be notified by April 10.
Submissions may deal with any subject in any field and may range from personal and original response to more conventional scholarly writing. We will judge the essays on clarity, sensitivity, and insight—criteria that are as appropriate to an autobiographical essay as to a scholarly work.
We will award first prize to that essay that best fuses voice, style, and compositional skill in a non-scholarly context. Suitable essay types include narration, description, and reflection. Sophomores through seniors are eligible.
We will award first prize to that essay from the arts, business and policy studies, humanities, or social sciences that explores an academic topic with the greatest originality and insight and the most engaging style. Sophomores through seniors are eligible.
One award recognizes excellence in science writing for a general audience. Essays submitted in this category may present issues, controversies, phenomena, or experiments. They may take the form of arguments or explanations.
The other award recognizes excellence in reporting a scientific investigation or experiment that the author him/herself has done as a Guilford student. This essay should address a scientifically sophisticated audience. We will judge the essays on suitability for the intended audience, value to the intended audience, clarity, and scientific accuracy.
Fiction is an ancient and difficult art. The Dean's Award for Fiction will celebrate the writer who best demonstrates a mastery of that art. Please submit one short story (no longer than 20 pages) for consideration.
This prize honors the memory of Betty Place, librarian and lover of words.This award will be presented to the student who demonstrates, with passion and precision, a control of that art. Students must submit three poems.
"I majored in English because language has the ability to influence, inform and create change. I utilize the tools I learned from language to let my voice speak." --Rebecca Gibian, '13, The Pulitzer Center, Washington, DC.
Envisioning a "typical" English course at Guilford College is like trying to envision a "typical" Guilford student; thankfully, there is no "typical." Our students' interests drive them in different directions and at Guilford, we encourage these explorations. From introductory writing courses that push for cultural and critical analysis, to staff meetings for the campus newspaper and senior seminars where students present their scholarship to the Guilford community, the Department of English boasts a rich array of courses and a diverse set of professors and instructors who teach them. Creative writers who seek experience in fiction, creative nonfiction, poetry or drama find support for their work through our writing workshops, campus literary magazine, and creative writing scholarships available through the Anderson Scholarship Program.
While the material may be diverse, a common teaching goal runs throughout: by strengthening students' creativity and critical thinking skills we are providing the tools they need to be more analytical and more aware of how differently we depict and define the complexities of the human condition. Living Guilford's Core Values requires communication, and the Department of English develops students' abilities to read and write, and to talk about their reading and writing.
All Guilford students will spend time in English classes developing those skills. Students who major in English will benefit from one-on-one time with their professors. By expanding their cultural literacy, reading more and writing more, they will leave Guilford well prepared for careers in journalism, technical writing, advertising, creative writing, cultural studies, law and education.
The Bachelor of Arts degree is offered in English.
The major requires a minimum of 32 credit hours (eight courses).
Students choose one of four tracks: general (32 credit hours), writing (32 credit hours), education studies (32 credit hours) or graduate studies (40 credit hours). Each track consists of a four-course Core, common to all the tracks, plus at least four Emphasis courses. Students develop a "plan of study" for their individually designed major as part of ENGL 200 and then monitor progress toward the major in course-selection meetings with their advisors.
Note: all English majors, whatever their track, must take at least one course in literature before 1830 (British) or 1865 (American) (ENGL 221, ENGL 223, ENGL 225, ENGL 230, ENGL 240, ENGL 288, ENGL 306, ENGL 309, ENGL 327 or ENGL 342).
*Requires ENGL 206 or instructor permission as prerequisite**Requires ENGL 207 or instructor permission as prerequisite
Total credit hours required for A.B. degree in English general track – 32 credits
The department recommends the following for the graduate studies track.
The department also recommends:
The minor requires a minimum of 16 credit hours (four courses).
Total credit hours required for English literature track minor – 16 credits
Note: The department will periodically add courses to the above lists. Please check with the minor coordinator.
Students will develop a plan of study in ENGL 200. They will then process the coherence of the English minor via a portfolio of work done in the four courses in the minor (or three courses plus internship). Students will submit this portfolio to the English minor subcommittee of the Department of English.
The portfolio should include sample copies of work done in the four courses in the minor (or three courses plus internship) and a five-page reflective paper.
In this paper, which should neither summarize the four courses/internship nor the papers included in the portfolio, minors should reflect on their experience with the minor in light of the coherence plan they developed in ENGL 200. They might, for example: define their personal goals in undertaking the minor; demonstrate how and why those goals have or have not been achieved in the four chosen courses/internship; provide clear examples of how their experience in the courses/internship has informed and challenged their ways of thinking; and discuss what that change in thinking has meant to them and how they expect to utilize the knowledge and analytical skills gained in their careers and/or lives in the future.
Minors must meet with a member of the English minor subcommittee before beginning the paper.
Portfolios are due by the Monday of the 14th week of the semester.
Medieval literature meets zombies. Shakespeare. Poetry workshop. Cult movies. Rhetoric. Romantics. Writing, reading, analyzing, more writing!
Envisioning a "typical" English course at Guilford College is like trying to envision a "typical" Guilford College student; thankfully, there is no "typical." Our students' interests drive them in different directions and at Guilford, we encourage these explorations. From introductory writing courses that push for cultural and critical analysis, to staff meetings for the campus newspaper and senior seminars where students present their scholarship to the Guilford community, the English department boasts a rich array of courses and a diverse set of professors and instructors whoteach them.
While the material may be diverse, a common teaching goal runs throughout: by strengthening students' creativity and critical thinking skills we are providing the tools they need to be more analytical and more aware of how differently we depict and define the complexities of the human condition. Living Guilford's core values requires communication, and the English Department develops students' abilities to read and write, and to talk about their reading and writing.
Internships are a great way to get academic credit while exploring vocational paths or discerning if a "dream job" is the right one for you. There are many opportunities on campus, in Greensboro, and farther afield–and we strongly encourage all majors to undertake one before graduating.
Past internships:
English majors are encouraged to embark on individual and/or group research projects to gain in-depth understanding of a subject of interest. Each year students have the opportunity to present these projects at the Guilford Undergraduate Symposium (GUS).


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Local Junior Achievement chapter to hold fourth annual unique, sweet fundraiser bash
ALTOONA - The Blair county chapter of Junior Achievement will hold its fourth annual Death by Chocolate fundraising event on Friday, April 5, 2013 from 7 to 10 p.m. at the Cesare Battisti, Altoona, PA. The event is sponsored by Peoples Natural Gas.
Tickets are $20 each; corporate tables are $150 for 8 seats. Tickets may be purchased at the Cesare Battisti or by calling Reliance Bank, downtown Altoona, at 814-949-6287. Proceeds benefit the Blair county chapter of Junior Achievement.
The Death by Chocolate event will feature chocolate desserts by local companies, musical artist Keena, chocolate-liqueur beverages, as well as light appetizers.
Junior Achievement is the world's largest organization dedicated to giving young people the knowledge and skills they need to own their economic success, plan for their future, and make smart academic and economic choices. JA programs are delivered by corporate and community volunteers, and provides relevant, hands-on experiences that give students from kindergarten through high school knowledge and skills in financial literacy, work readiness and entrepreneurship.
Today, JA reaches more than 60,500 students in western PA through some 3,000 local volunteers. Locally, JA of Blair County reaches more than 2,700 students with more than 75 volunteers. JA USA reaches four million students per year in more than 120 markets across the United States, with an additional 6.5 million students served by operations in 117 other countries worldwide.
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Hi, everyone! I am so happy to be here. I have been scrapping all of my life--off and on, it seems. I love to document special moments of all types! I completed scrapbooks for my two children, Bryan and Ashley. Now I am busy creating scrapbooks for my three grandchildren: Madison, J.T., and Carmen.
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As authentic instruments for professionals, the models in the Avenger line have been redesigned in a style that is even more technical, functional and sophisticated. An exceptional look for these trustworthy companions on the most extreme missions.
Absolute power. Steely muscles. Peerless performances. Extraordinary precision. The Avenger by Breitling has been designed to offer a maximum of security and reliability. A maximum of sturdiness and shock-resistance with its robust construction and its substantial lateral reinforcements. A maximum of functionality, with its large screw-locked crown and non-slip grip. A maximum of readability, with its thick glareproofed sapphire crystal and its oversized hands, numerals and hour-markers.
Breitling now gives a new face to outstanding accomplishments by redesigning the entire Avenger line in a resolutely original style. The slimmer case adopts an even more ergonomic profile. The new stencil-type numerals with their taut, dynamic lines, further strengthen the ties with aviation. The new engraved and satin-brushed bezel is adorned with integrated rider tabs. The readability is optimized by large hands and hour-markers accentuated by a luminescent coating. Titanium casebacks – bearing a conversion scale for Anglo-Saxon metric measurements – keeps the case lighter.
The new Avenger II collection comprises four models endowed with highly distinctive functions and characters. Four instruments for all manner of missions:
The Avenger models are available in several dial colors, with stencil-type numerals or hour-markers, on a rubber strap or on the new Professional bracelet with redesigned links. They are all equipped with mechanical selfwinding movements chronometer-certified by the COSC, the highest industry benchmark in terms of precision and reliability – and the only one based on an international norm.
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What card would be considered the best out of the decks?
The Best
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Posted 01 December 2008 - 08:10 AM
I would like to see some crads from the Black Cauldren, that would be tight
Posted 01 December 2008 - 11:02 AM
Black Fungus LVL1!
Posted 01 December 2008 - 11:39 AM
I will agree will Fungus
Posted 01 December 2008 - 12:25 PM
Hawknight said:
I would like to see some crads from the Black Cauldren, that would be tight
Black Cauldren?
I say The King.
Posted 01 December 2008 - 02:23 PM
I believe he means The Black Cauldron. Ahhh, to be young again... I'd personally prefer The Sword In The Stone, or something else interesting. I'm sure something could be done with Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, or a real Sleeping Beauty world...
Posted 02 December 2008 - 05:42 PM
Might have to wait for a Birth by Sleep set for some of those princesses. I Soul Eater is pretty good.
Posted 03 December 2008 - 05:45 AM
the black fungus is a great card. and so is soul eater
Posted 03 December 2008 - 02:11 PM
Trothael said:
I believe he means The Black Cauldron. Ahhh, to be young again... I'd personally prefer The Sword In The Stone, or something else interesting. I'm sure something could be done with Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, or a real Sleeping Beauty world...
They are worlds in Birth By Sleep. Screenshots were released with Terra in Snow White's world and Maleficent is consided the main antagonist.
best card is Parasite Cage.
Posted 11 December 2008 - 09:39 AM
Magic the Gathering is the best I don't know why others TCG are made?!
Posted 11 December 2008 - 10:47 AM
bikinilord said:
Magic the Gathering is the best I don't know why others TCG are made?!
Because MtG isn't the best, if it were Yu-Gi-Oh and KH wouldn't be around.
Posted 15 December 2008 - 02:54 AM
so true roxas. its is a good game but not the best
Posted 15 December 2008 - 04:21 PM
Magic is totally the best game out there. But just because it's the best doesn't mean it's the only...
Don't realy have a favorite card. Depends what deck I'm using: Monstro lvl1, duckie trio, Dragon Maleficant, The King, just to name a few.
Posted 17 December 2008 - 02:46 PM
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Magic is totally the best game out there. But just because it's the best doesn't mean it's the only...
WoW TCG > M:TG every time.
Posted 17 December 2008 - 06:29 PM
I bet there are people willing to fight to the death over that argument...
Posted 26 December 2008 - 09:17 PM
so what is the best game?
Posted 01 January 2009 - 07:07 PM
Magic: The Gathering is by far the most sucessful TCG in history, and although there are TCG/CCG's out in the market, Magic continually to trumps all of them in sales, player base, varieties of play and number of sanctioned tournaments.
The best card in this game is the king, no question...
The King's Pros:
It's a lvl 0. You can fetch it with D. Isles...nuff said
IT GETS ANYTHING YOU WANT!!!...this should pretty much outweigh every other search card in TCG HISTORY! Get anything you want, for free. Sounds pretty broken to me.
It Dies at the end of the turn. While this may seem bad, it prevents it from being caged or anything bad happening to it plus you can use it as Simba fodder during your turn.
it's a comes into play effect, this means it activates BEFORE monstro lvl 1's effect so he can in turn discard himself to satisfy monstro...yup that's smex
Useful in every situation...it is never bad to draw into the king.
The King's Cons:
It's limit 1...it's for the best...honestly, it would be a free demonic tutor with flashback...it's necessary but hardly a con...
Other seriously good cards are, Phil, Destiny Islands, Tidus, Wendy, Simba lvl 3, Cloud, Soul Eater, Monstro lvl 1, Parasite Cage, Behemoth, Herc lvl 3 (LaD), Triton, Disney Castle and Cid.
Posted 10 February 2009 - 06:27 PM
kingdom hearts for the moment is the cheepest card game out in my area, magic and yu gi oh are way to over priced for cards that will has got reprinted x amount times. i have played magic till future sight came out and yu gi oh till the 5d crap came out and that stupid dark arm dragon or any other card is not worth 100+ dollars.
Posted 24 March 2009 - 07:50 AM
i would definitly say king triton only because it is a 6 2 lv 2 that can be played as a lv 1 and on top of that it kills all ariels in play.
Posted 12 June 2009 - 01:12 PM
I don't know if I'd say it's the "best" card, but Dragon Maleficent is awesome for Dark Decks. 3 Black Fungus in friend area + discard your whole hand except for Dragon Maleficent and suddenly your can play any dark card as a friend card from levels 1-10. Granted I've only seen them go from 1-8 with the exception of DM, so this pretty much acts like a moogle with 10 support value for Dark Decks. Very awesome.
Sephiroth is another awesome card. Until it gets parasite caged. But it's still pretty awesome.
Aside from those two, cards like Phil, Sebastian, Winnie the Pooh and Owl are almost over powered. Get these 4 up, fill up your friend area, and there really isn't much your opponent can do unless they use a lot of friends anyways. The only real draw back is that you can't use any cards other than friend cards, so you won't be able to use cards like Cure/Cura/Curaga or Tinkerbell for stalling with HP recovery. Ariel alone doesn't always cut it.
Stealth Sneak is supposedly awesome because it allegedly invalidates any Dark Deck that tries to world race. However, any Dark Deck I've seen that's been a World Racer can easily turn around and become an Aggro deck and beat you anyways. Just too many friends in the friend zone, and Monstro doesn't help as much as some people would say because Dark Friend cards tend to have more support value than Light Friend Cards.
Yes, even Sephiroth. Tis true.


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The TPA site can be accessed at www.tnpublicnotice.com.
The pair of Cleveland legislators joined state Sen. Todd Gardenhire, R-Chattanooga, who served as one of five co-sponsors of a companion bill that passed the Senate 11 days earlier.
State Sen. Mike Bell, R-Riceville representing the 9th Senatorial District, also voted in support of the legislation, but did not serve as a co-sponsor. During Senate deliberation, Bell — although favoring the bill — said he sees the legislation as a means to save taxpayer dollars in the long term.
TPA, representing a conglomerate of newspapers of general circulation across the state — including the Cleveland Daily Banner — supported the bill also, but advocates say it was because the legislation promotes transparency in government operations and enforces the Fourth Estate's role as government watchdog.
House Bill 1001 was approved on a 94-1 vote. It has been forwarded to Gov. Bill Haslam for his signature.
Scheduled to take effect April 1, 2014, the bill also specifies the website postings will be provided at no extra charge.
By an overwhelming margin, the House sent the proposed legislation to the governor's desk after the governing body's State and Local Government Committee Chairman Ryan Haynes, a Knoxville Republican and prime House sponsor, explained the open government aspect of the legislation.
Haynes stressed the bill was supported by TPA-member newspapers because, "... they are committed to open government, and this is one more service they can provide to make government more open and more transparent."
In a brief exchange prior to the vote, state Rep. G.A. Hardaway, D-Memphis, told Haynes he felt it didn't seem appropriate for the Legislature to "... be telling the newspapers what they can and can't charge for." Hardaway was the lone "no" vote in the House.
Haynes explained TPA-member newspapers' rationale.
"Because it gives more people the opportunity to see public notices, [TPA members] are willing to take that cost on," Haynes offered in response to Hardaway.
The Senate version of the legislation, SB461, passed the Senate on March 14 after Sen. Ken Yager, R-Harriman, cited the value of independently published public notices as a key component of "openness in government." The vote there was 31-1, with state Sen. Stacey Campfield, R-Knoxville, casting the lone "no" vote.
Campfield had previously sponsored legislation to take all public notices out of Knox County newspapers and put them on the county government's website for 18 months. He called it a "pilot" project.
The list of bipartisan co-sponsors in the House of Representatives for HB1001 included: State Government Committee Chairman (Ryan) Haynes; Speaker Pro Tem Curtis Johnson, R-Clarksville; Rep. William Lamberth, R-Portland; Rep. Art Swann, R-Maryville; Rep. Bob Ramsey, R-Maryville; Rep. (Eric) Watson, R-Cleveland; Rep. Jimmy Matlock, R-Lenoir City; Rep. Vince Dean, R-East Ridge; Rep. Mike Harrison, R-Rogersville; Rep. Ron Travis, R-Dayton; Rep. Jimmy Eldridge, R-Jackson; Rep. Joe Pitts, D-Clarksville; Rep. Susan Lynn, R-Mount Juliet; Rep. Cameron Sexton, R-Crossville; Rep. Bill Sanderson, R-Kenton; Rep. Mike Carter, R-Ooltewah; Rep. Mike Sparks, R-Smyrna; Rep. Kent Calfee, R-Kingston; Rep. Mary Littleton, R-Dickson; Rep. Tilman Goins, R-Morristown; Rep. Bill Dunn, R-Knoxville; Rep. Harry Brooks, R-Knoxville; Rep. Joe Armstrong, D-Knoxville; and Rep. (Kevin) Brooks, R-Cleveland.
Watson represents the 22nd Legislative District which includes Meigs and Polk counties, and part of Bradley County. Brooks represents the 24th Legislative District which covers the city of Cleveland.
State Senate co-sponsors of SB461 included Sen. Becky Duncan Massey, R-Knoxville; Sen. Janice Bowling, R-Tullahoma; Sen. John Stevens, R-Huntingdon; Sen. (Todd) Gardenhire, R-Chattanooga; and Sen. Doug Overbey, R-Maryville.
Gardenhire represents the 10th Senatorial District which includes parts of Bradley and Hamilton counties.
According to a column written by Frank Gibson, TPA public policy director, which will be published in the April edition of The Tennessee Press trade journal, the legislative votes have been heralded by state Sen. Ken Yager, R-Harriman, chairman of the Senate's State and Local Government Committee.
Yager has sponsored past legislation, which has been championed by TPA, against moving public notices from print to government websites. During the Senate's debate, Yager made special note of the fact that his Tennessee lawmaking colleagues were debating the public notices bill during National Sunshine Week.
"This bill recognizes the public's right to know what is going on in their government," Yager said. "I don't think there is a better time to affirm that than now."
In his TPA column, Gibson quotes Yager as saying, "I appreciate the leadership of Tennessee newspapers in trying to get ahead of this issue." Yager noted that the pros and cons of putting notices exclusively on government websites had been debated time and again since his election into the Tennessee Legislature.
Acknowledging that communication technology continues to evolve, Yager reminded his colleagues to keep in mind that public notices are a key component of "openness in government."
Gibson's column goes on to quote Yager, "Using an independent agency, the local newspaper, builds integrity in the process. To give even the appearance of manipulating mandatory public notices tarnishes the reputation of government because it undermines the concept of independence and transparency."
Acknowledging the growth of Internet readership, Yager is quoted as pointing out, "This bill combines the best of both worlds. It keeps notices in places where more people can find them by ensuring the widest distribution. It comes at no extra cost to taxpayers and promotes government transparency, efficiency and public trust."
Gibson's column, which addresses the Legislature's recent and ongoing debates over public notices, also makes mention of state Sen. (Mike) Bell who in the past has opposed publishing public notices in the printed editions of newspapers of general circulation. Bell's argument is the advertising costs associated with the use of printed public notices, as opposed to a broader use of electronic notifications through websites.
An excerpt from Gibson's column reads, "Sen. Mike Bell, a freshman from Riceville, asked Yager how many newspapers do not have websites. Actually, there are two, and Yager pointed out that they have until April 1, 2014, to comply. Bell sponsored legislation last year to stop advertising public hearings to review the performance of state agencies. He praised Yager's bill as the 'first step toward' moving notices out of newspapers '... and saving our constituents back home hundreds of thousands of dollars.'"
Contacted Friday by the Cleveland Daily Banner to give him a chance to elaborate on his reasoning, Bell pointed to the emergence of the Internet and his desire to save taxpayers money as his primary justifications.
"I was not a sponsor, but I did support and vote for SB461," Bell told the Banner. "As hard-copy newspapers continue to lose circulation nationwide and Internet usage continues to grow, governments need to look to online publication of public notices to not only reach a wider population, but to save the taxpayers money as well."
Bell added, "I applaud the Tennessee Press Association for taking this first step in what I hope will ultimately lead to saving the state's taxpayers hundreds of thousands of dollars in the cost of placing public notices in newspapers."
In spite of the Legislature's passage of the TPA-supported bills, Gibson's column points out the debate has not ended.
"... The debate will continue because there are various political agendas still at play," Gibson writes. "One prominent Senate leader still maintains that public notices are a government subsidy for newspapers. That sentiment is expressed publicly in many other states where public notice has been under attack."
Gibson adds, "Passage of SB461/HB1001 gives newspapers the opportunity to demonstrate they remain the best avenue for informing the public on the actions of government, but they still need to make public notices as visible as possible and continue to remind the public those notices are an essential part of being a government watchdog."
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A verbatim summary of the companion bills, which have been signed by the House and Senate speakers, and which await the governor's signature, is published below:
"Under this bill, beginning April 1, 2014, in all cases where a public notice or legal notice is required to be published in a newspaper of general circulation, the complete notice must be posted:
"1) On the newspaper's website, where it must be published contemporaneously with the notice's first print publication and will remain on the website for at least as long as the notice appears in the newspaper; and
"2) On a statewide website established and maintained as an initiative and service of the Tennessee Press Association as a repository for such notices and will remain on the repository website for at least as long as it appears in the newspaper. Any newspaper of general circulation that meets the criteria of this provision must have access to the statewide website.
"Any such notice must be published online in its entirety, including maps and other exhibits, and must include the date on which it was first printed in the newspaper. An error in a notice placed on the newspaper website or statewide website, or temporary website outages or service interruptions prohibiting the posting or display of such notice, will be considered harmless error and proper legal notice requirements will be considered met if the notice published in the newspaper is correct.
"Each newspaper of general circulation publishing public notices must include on its website home page a link to its public notice section and include on its public notice home page a link to the statewide public notice website."
On March 14, 2013, the Senate adopted Amendment #1 and passed Senate Bill 461 as amended:
"AMENDMENT #1 requires that publication on the website and in the newspaper be accomplished for the same price as newspaper publication alone. This amendment specifies that the repository website that will be created pursuant to this bill will be a joint venture of the majority of Tennessee newspapers rather than an initiative of the Tennessee Press Association. This amendment requires that any notice published on a newspaper's website or on the statewide website be available to the public at no charge."
(Editor's Note: Information from a TPA news release, Frank Gibson's TPA column, The Associated Press and the Knoxville News Sentinel was used to develop this news story. Gibson's column will be published in its entirety on the Editorial Page of Wednesday's edition of the Cleveland Daily Banner).


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Anybody up for another scenario contest? I would sponsor the prizes (and shipping them). A friend of mine got FFG to send him a bunch of official print copies of the Day Late and Shilling Short scenario and a Few fully bound copies of JOURNEY TO Black Fire Pass (with their unctut, collectable cardstock pregens). We would mail a copy of DLSS to every qualified author entry (and a JTBFP to the top3) and then I was also thinking of sponsoring a gift certificate or two for stuff for the winner. Complete scenario entries could be hosted permanently on the Liber Fanatica website (with the ok from the Ordo Fanatica of course).
I'm not sure if any of you are interested in writing (it seems we lost 50% of our writers between editions), but what say ye? Anyone interested should say so here. As soon as we get at least 10 responses to commit, I'll get it underway. I NEED RESPONSES FOR THOSE INTERESTED IN WRITING, READING OR HELPING TO JUDGE! RESPOND HERE.
Here is my proposition for a 2012 contest. Again, if I get enough interest, I'll consider posting this officially.
My Two-fold Goal: 1) Encourage authors to write WFRP scenarios through the revival of the annual scenario contest with prize(s). 2) Encourage Convention Play of the WFRP
Proposal: 3rd Edition Convention-Playable Scenario Contest:
PROPOSED Deadline: November 1st, 2012
Although we would prefer a Convention-Playable scenario, any 10+ page playable WFRP3 scenario is acceptable for entry.
Assumptions: It is assumed that GMs running the scenario have access to the Core set, Winds of Magic, Signs of Faith and Adventurer's Toolkit (i.e. everything included in the Player's Guide and GM's Guide). References beyond those should be summarized in a sidebar where possible.
Minimum Scenario Content: Scenario must be all-new/original. Not including pre-generated characters, the length should be from 10-40 pages or between 5000-13,000 words and be playable in 3.5-4 hours. Part-II should be added as a separate entry if scenario is expected to go over this time with additional expected play-time listed (shoot for an additional 4 hours). Adaptations to previous editions may be included in a separate appendix.
Submission Formatting Recommendations: 11 or 12 point readable fonts 2-column except for appendix, maps or handouts, and 1 inch margins maximum.
Pre-Gen Character Formatting: If pre-generated characters are included the following format is recommended: Section 1 - Character sheet, Section 2- summary of cards needed, Section 3 - Attitudes towards other PCs. It is ok to instead reference specific Liber Fanatica 7 pre-gens rather than including new ones, but you may wish to include attitudes towards other PCs section.
Formatting layout: Page 1 - Title Page with Blurb, Author(s), and legal disclaimer. Other minimum formatting requirements: rank/career minimum expected to play, course of expected play (scenario synopsis), background, content (by Act and Encounter). It does not have to be a railroad, but it does require a "most common course of expected play."
Stat Block: It is assumed that all GMs have the Core Boxed Set, but not the Creature Guide or Creature Vault. Monsters found in the Core Set may simply be referenced, otherwise more complete information or summary side-bar. NEED STAT BLOCK FORMAT
Judging: Liber Fanatica and anyone who wants to help, including writers who submit (can't vote for your own).
1e, 2e adaptations: Appendices with 1e, 2e, or Zweihander adaptation stat blocks, etc. do not count towards word count.
Prizes : Each author that meets at least minimum content standards get a copy of DLSS (official print copy, max 1) and hosted on Liber Fanatica website. Runner up gets the printed J2BFP. Winner gets: Journey to Blackfire Pass (with cardstock pregen's- official copy) and some gift certificates or dice or something (TBD). [edit: the cardstock is UNCUT career sheets for the miner, trollslayer, agent, and hunter, not a "character sheet."]
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Forumites! I need your sage wisdom!
I am currently debating between two internships. One is paid--we'll call that Key. The other is unpaid--we'll call that Lock. (Just in case they're searching the intarwebz for me.
So Key is supposed to get back to me by the end of this week. I know I'd be a graphic designer, and I'd be making logos, helping with the ad campaigns and branding new companies. It pays $10 an hour and they want me to work at least 20 hours a week. The bonus is that if I do a good job, I can possibly get a full-time position with the company. Since I graduate a semester early, this is superb--the market probably won't be good enough for me to get a job by then in something that I want. Also, Key is a very small company that doesn't even have a website, but the person I'm in contact with is an alum from my school; my professor seems to think she's a really good person, so I trust her and I trust the company.
Lock, on the other hand, is one of the largest nonprofit organizations in Indiana, maybe the Midwest. Here, I'll be doing much more PR, contacting other companies and writing press releases, and I'll be on the team that deals with their second-largest fundraiser, and later on their largest fundraiser. They can keep me on until I want to quit the position. The thing is, it's unpaid. But they said that they are holding the spot open for me. They don't even have my resume yet.
What should I do? I told Lock that I was waiting to hear back from another internship (paid) by the end of the week, but that I would apply immediately. I would notify them by Monday if I for-sure couldn't do it.
The thing is, whatever internship I did (which is supposed to be for credit) was supposed to be started by Monday. If I get an interview next week, I can't start working until the Monday after at the soonest. Should I go for the one that is guaranteed, or gamble a little and go for the one that will probably be worth more?
EDIT: To top it all off, a company that had previously rejected me created a new position that just so happens to include the skill set that I had used on my resume. We'll call that one Door. They're also nonprofit (one of the largest in the US) but again, the position is unpaid. They also didn't tell me they were holding a spot open for me...but it seems likely, what with the skill set and all.
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If Key hasn't actually offered you the job yet, then -- don't count your chickens before they're hatched. Also, $10 an hour for designing logos? Dang, they're cheap. Doing logos is HARD.
None of them is likely to be your One True Job that will last for an entire career. So pick one based on two criteria: how much you think you'll like doing the work, and how well the job experience will position you for future jobs.
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Hate to break it to you, but... you fair crippled your chances with Lock by
telling them
you were waiting on Key. Human Resources departments see that kind of thing as treachery and disloyalty (which is insane, conidering you're not working for them yet and thus have nothing to be loyal
, but there you go).
When next you find yourself in this situation (and you will, before the end of the year), don't tell the companies about each other - just string them both along until one makes you a written offer.
You can't look dignified when you're having fun.
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Also consider the amount of work you'll be doing and how much recognition you'll get, either in money, job security, or simple thanks. *shrug* Paid is nice, but if this isn't meant to be the job that supports you, it might not be as major a consideration. Pick the company you like the best. If the job is fantastic but the people are awful, you won't enjoy it. If the job is eh, but the people are fun and nice, you'll get a whole lot more out of the experience.
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Hate to break it to you, but... you fair crippled your chances with Lock by
telling them
you were waiting on Key. Human Resources departments see that kind of thing as treachery and disloyalty (which is insane, conidering you're not working for them yet and thus have nothing to be loyal
, but there you go).
Mmm.... I would disagree. I think it's pretty courteous of me, and reflects well on my honesty. Which are both desirable traits in the communications field.
Besides, I don't see myself as gambling with Lock any more--it's basically guaranteed unless I screw them over royally or don't get back to them in time.
Tin: Yeah, you're right. I think I'm going to tell Key upfront that they are my first choice, but that I have another offer on the table. If they can't offer me a position before Lock needs to start looking for other people, I'll just go with Lock. As far as $10 for logos go, I think it's pretty swell--most internships like this don't pay you anything, and if they do it's below minimum wage.
Asa: My hours at my current job will need to be scaled back considerably if I'm picking up an internship. I'm basically responsible for all of my education and living expenses (except food), so money is a big factor for me. And I think I'll like both places; a friend of mine worked at Lock and absolutely adored it, and the girl I'm in contact with is a friend of Paul, my ex, who thinks she's a nice girl. (Paul is the one that got my other ex an internship at his own pharmacy, and we're on pretty good terms--so that's not a factor.
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Here's the thing about internships: don't EVER worry about the pay,e ven if you have to start borrowing some money. The experience gained and the resume padding you will get are FAR more valuable long-term (and will generate a higher salary when you finally do get a job). As Squee's professor has said (admittedly about animation, but the same will hold true for most areas): "Make whatever sacrifices you can to get the best internship opportunities and experience, regardless of immediate benefit." In other words, given that you have a choice, pick the one that will give you the most experience doing what you want to do. Or even, doing something that you're interested in, but not sure if you really want to be doing (better to find out on internship than in your actual career).
So, given that, it sounds like you've got a lot of positive recommendations for the non-profit. People you know with positive experiences. Plus, it's a bigger, more high-profile company than the one that looks more like a startup. And internshiping for a startup isn't usually the best idea. The idea is to experience how things are done out in the real world, and a startup is usually struggling to find itself. While working a normal job at a startup is great, an intern should usually head for greener pastures of older companies. Think of it this way: how are your chances of going to the already established, larger companies if you start with a smaller company, vs. starting with the larger and moving to the smaller. It gives you way more opportunities.
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So KeyArt Publishing (Key internship) decided that they didn't quite know what they wanted out of their intern, so they were putting the position on hold for another month or so, at which point it will probably become a freelance job. I didn't find this out until after I had already contacted them (which was after they told me they would be touching base with me). I may take the job as a freelance (because they said they'd contact me if I was still the best fit for the position) but I think I'm better off avoiding them for now.
The Damien Center's interview (Lock's internship) I just got out of, and I'm very hopeful. There was only one other person applying for the position, but the director told me that she would likely split the internship up because it was a huge responsibility. The other girl was a social work major, so she'd likely deal with the volunteers (something I have little interest in doing) and I'd deal with marketing and promotion. Crossing my fingers!
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Irritable bowel syndrome* (IBS) is a functional gastrointestinal (GI) disorder, meaning that the symptoms are caused by changes in how the GI tract works. The GI tract is a series of hollow organs joined in a long, twisting tube from the mouth to the anus—the opening where stool leaves your body. Food is digested, or broken down, in the GI tract.
*See the Pronunciation Guide for tips on how to say words in bold type.
IBS is a group of symptoms that occur together, not a disease. Symptoms can come and go repeatedly without signs of damage to the GI tract.
The most common symptoms of IBS include pain or discomfort in your abdomen—the area between your chest and hips—and changes in your bowel habits. The pain or discomfort of IBS may be reported as cramping and
The changes in bowel habits with IBS may be diarrhea, constipation, or both.
Symptoms of diarrhea are
Symptoms of constipation are
Some people with IBS have only diarrhea or only constipation. Some people have symptoms of both diarrhea and constipation or have diarrhea sometimes and constipation other times. People often have symptoms after eating a meal.
Other symptoms of IBS are
Women with IBS often have more symptoms during their menstrual periods.
IBS is a chronic disorder, meaning it lasts a long time, often years. However, the symptoms may come and go. You may have IBS if
While IBS can be painful, it doesn't lead to other health problems or damage the GI tract.
Doctors are not sure what causes IBS. Researchers are studying the following possible causes of IBS:
Your doctor may be able to diagnose IBS based on your symptoms. Your doctor may not need to do medical tests or may do a limited number of tests.
Your doctor will ask about your
Your doctor will look for a certain pattern in your symptoms. Your doctor can diagnose IBS by using symptom-based standards such as the Rome criteria. Based on the Rome criteria, IBS may be diagnosed if
Your doctor will also conduct a physical exam and may perform blood tests to make sure you don't have other health problems. IBS can have the same symptoms as other health problems, so more tests may be needed. If any blood tests suggest you may have another health problem, your doctor might also perform the following tests:
For the test, you will lie on a table while the doctor inserts a flexible tube into your anus. A small camera on the tube sends a video image of the intestinal lining to a computer screen. The test can show problems in the rectum or lower colon that may be causing your symptoms.
For the test, you will lie on a table while the doctor inserts a flexible tube into your anus. A small camera on the tube sends a video image of the intestinal lining to a computer screen. The test can show problems in your colon that may be causing your symptoms.
Irritable bowel syndrome is treated by relieving symptoms through
You may have to try a few treatments to see what works best for you. Your doctor can help you find the right treatment plan.
Eating large meals can cause cramping and diarrhea in some people with IBS. If you experience these symptoms, try to change your eating patterns by eating four or five small meals a day.
Certain foods or drinks may make symptoms worse, such as
To find out if certain foods trigger your symptoms, keep a diary and track
Take your notes to your doctor and talk about which foods seem to make your symptoms worse. You may need to avoid these foods or eat less of them.
Fiber may improve constipation symptoms caused by IBS because it makes stool soft and easier to pass. Fiber is found in foods such as whole-grain breads and cereals, beans, fruits, and vegetables. The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics recommends that adults consume 21 to 38 grams of fiber a day.
While fiber may help constipation, it may not be enough to treat the abdominal discomfort or pain of IBS. In fact, some people with IBS may feel a bit more abdominal discomfort after adding more fiber to their diet. Add foods with fiber a little at a time to let your body get used to them. Too much fiber at once can cause gas, which can trigger symptoms in people with IBS.
Your doctor may give you medicine help relieve symptoms. Follow your doctor's instructions when you use medicine to treat IBS. Talk with your doctor about possible side effects and what to do if you have them.
These medicines can lessen the symptoms of IBS:
The antibiotic rifaximin can reduce bloating by treating small intestinal bacterial overgrowth; however, scientists are still debating the use of antibiotics to treat IBS and more research is needed.
Probiotics are live microorganisms—tiny organisms that can be seen only with a microscope. These microorganisms, most often bacteria, are like the microorganisms normally found in your GI tract. Studies have found that probiotics taken in large enough amounts improve symptoms of IBS; however, more research is needed. Probiotics can be found in dietary supplements, such as capsules, tablets, and powders, and in some foods, such as yogurt. Talk with your doctor before using probiotics, supplements, or any other complementary or alternative medical treatment. Read more at www.nccam.nih.gov/health/probiotics.
Psychological therapy can help improve IBS symptoms.
Although stress does not cause IBS, if you already have IBS, stress can make your symptoms worse. In addition, simply having IBS symptoms can produce stress.
Learning to reduce stress can help improve IBS. With less stress, you may find you have less cramping and pain. You may also find it easier to manage your symptoms.
Meditation, exercise, hypnosis, and counseling may help lessen IBS symptoms. Getting enough sleep and changing life situations to make them less stressful may also help. You may need to try different activities to see what works best for you.
The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases' (NIDDK's) Division of Digestive Diseases and Nutrition conducts and supports basic and clinical research into many digestive disorders.
Clinical trials are research studies involving people. Clinical trials look at safe and effective new ways to prevent, detect, or treat disease. Researchers also use clinical trials to look at other aspects of care, such as improving the quality of life for people with chronic illnesses. To learn more about clinical trials, why they matter, and how to participate, visit the NIH Clinical Research Trials and You website at www.nih.gov/health/clinicaltrials. For information about current studies, visit www.ClinicalTrials.gov.
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Interview with Janet Foutty
Forward-thinking leaders are re-examining how their resources are managed and deployed, and they are embracing—or expanding—exciting innovations such as mobile, social media, crowd-sourcing, geospatial visualization, and gamification, according to Janet Foutty, principal and Federal Consulting leader, Deloitte Consulting LLP. Read on for her perspective on the opportunities 2014 holds to make our country stronger.
What are the biggest challenges facing the federal government in the coming year?
One of the foremost challenges for federal agencies is the effective transition from conventional operating wisdom to a more modern approach — one that takes into account the explosive growth of new technologies, and the changing budgetary and spending priorities that reflect a sluggish economy. This is no easy task. Sequestration cuts and funding uncertainties make planning and forecasting increasingly difficult for federal officials and their employees. Many agencies exhausted most, if not all, of their funding flexibilities. Current approaches may no longer be sustainable; now is the time to explore new delivery models. Forward-thinking federal leaders are re-examining how their people, resources, and assets are managed and deployed. Prime consideration should be given to adapting the leading practices of the most successful global businesses, especially in the areas of technology growth and application, resource management, and financial accountability.
The past year was tough for federal employees—from pay freezes to furloughs to the recent government shutdown. Not surprisingly, these moments correlate to some of the lowest levels of federal workforce satisfaction and commitment, according to the Partnership for Public Service. Reversing this trend will be critical in this industry, where employee engagement is linked strongly to mission success. Federal leaders may want to create opportunities to re-engage employees and cultivate leadership at every level.
What trends do you see disrupting "business as usual" in 2014?
We can expect several key developments to impact the federal government over the next 12 months. Some of the changes are inevitable, generated by the accelerating revolution in IT. It's fair to say that 2014 will again be the year of the cloud—and not just in the way data is collected, stored, analyzed, and shared. Talent clouds will form, creating new categories of workers often paid by task or assignment, who work remotely and rely on mobile connections to their assignments and their bosses. Mobile, social media, and augmented reality have the capacity to transform the way federal employees operate—from the back office to the front office, in the field, and the situation room. Another trend that may become top of mind with federal leaders is not only how to prepare sufficiently for disruptive events—for example, another government shutdown, data breaches or natural disasters such as Hurricane Sandy—but how to manage the aftermath. It's possible that government officials will face one or more of these scenarios in 2014, and they will require recovery plans that secure or restore assets, resources, and data.
What are some of the steps federal organizations can take to foster innovation?
Government leaders understand the value of innovative new technologies and fresh insights as they pertain to their agencies. They want a "solution revolution," and there has not been a better time to apply the three C's of successful management—collaboration, consolidation, and cost-savings—to that objective. One way to meet these challenges is greater emphasis on public-private partnerships. This collaborative effort could expand to include incubators, accelerators, not-for-profit organizations and foundations, social enterprises, civic-minded innovators, and other funding sources, both traditional and unconventional. These are fertile areas: Corporate philanthropy runs into the tens of billions, while global revenue generated by socially responsible enterprises has reached $2.1 trillion, and socially responsible investing is approaching $1 trillion. We're seeing constructive efforts that involve the public and private sectors, from cybersecurity and critical infrastructure protection, to housing and hunger, to providing care for our military veterans. Transitioning to new service models, through increased use of shared services (a staple of private enterprise) and improvements in supply chain management, is a key consideration for agencies in 2014 and beyond. It's another step in the evolution of smart business management, in collaboration with innovative private sector leaders increasingly willing to balance inherent risks against the returns they propose.
Technology is the thread that connects all lines of government business and services. Mobile technology and information analytics will become even more important in federal decision-making. More federal organizations are actively embracing crowd-sourcing, geospatial visualization, gamification, and other exciting concepts. Not only will technology help in enhancing how the workforce interacts with constituents, it can boost productivity, reduce costs, and generate higher returns on mission impact—all toward making our country stronger.
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