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Afghanistan massacre: How rising tensions could cost Obama politically
The tragic killing of the villagers is likely to complicate US efforts to negotiate future bilateral relations with Afghanistan. It's also a potential stain on Obama's foreign policy record.
Pablo Martinez Monsivais/AP
The mass slaying of Afghan villagers by a US Army sergeant would be a tragic stain at any time, but it hits the Obama administration at a particularly bad moment.
Not only is the US in delicate negotiations with the Afghan government over the scope of future bilateral relations, but the horrific events risk souring Americans generally on what has been a solid plus for President ObamaŌĆÖs reelection bid: foreign policy and national security.
SundayŌĆÖs shooting spree, in which 16 Afghan civilians ŌĆō mostly women and children ŌĆō were hunted down and killed in their homes, is only the latest in a string of incidents involving US soldiers in Afghanistan. The killings, the recent Quran burnings by US soldiers destroying what they thought were subversive materials, and previously the videotaping of US soldiers urinating on the bodies of dead Taliban fighters, are straining relations just as the US is negotiating a strategic partnership agreement with Afghanistan for a continuing US role after the hand-off of all combat duties.
The Obama administration is trying to complete the planning for the full turnover of responsibilities from NATO to Afghan forces, which is to take place by the end of 2014.
The massacre of the villagers seems likely to place further strain on relations between the US and Afghan militaries, and thus on the crux of Mr. ObamaŌĆÖs strategy for a US military drawdown: the training of, and joint operations with, Afghan soldiers, so they can take over combat duties from their American colleagues.
And rising tensions could make Afghanistan a reelection liability by upending what until now has been more or less a pass for Obama. While a majority of Americans have for the past couple of years said the 11-year-old war is not worth the price the country is paying, many Americans have also recently said the president is doing a ŌĆ£good or fairŌĆØ job of managing the war.
In a TIPP/Monitor poll taken last week, 46 percent of Americans said Obama is doing a ŌĆ£goodŌĆØ job on Afghanistan, a number that hardly changed from February (47 percent) even though the recent poll encompassed the Quran-burning tensions during which a number of US soldiers were attacked and killed by Afghan soldiers.
ŌĆ£The issue of Afghanistan is one of a very few where [Obama] does better than his overall performance rating,ŌĆØ says Raghavan Mayur, president of TIPP, a unit of Technometrica Market Intelligence in Oradell, NJ.
In the most recent TIPP/Monitor poll, for example, Obama earned an over-all approval rating of 44 percent.
Afghanistan shifted to a better-than-the-overall-rating issue for Obama last June, following the successful strike by special operations forces against Osama bin Laden, Mr. Mayur says, and has remained a bright spot for the president since.
But that could change if the cascade of negative events continues.
Despite a call from the Afghan Taliban for retaliatory acts to avenge the killings, Afghans appeared to remain calm Monday. But some Afghan politicians quickly responded by saying the brutal acts put into deeper doubt any long-term arrangement for the US to retain a counterterrorism role in their country.
In the Afghan parliament Monday, representatives demanded a halt to the ongoing negotiations with the US on a strategic partnership agreement, at least until the US soldier responsible is brought to justice.
ŌĆ£We said to [Afghan President Hamid] Karzai, ŌĆśIf you sign that document you are betraying your country,ŌĆÖ ŌĆØ Shikiba Ashimi, a member of parliament from Kandahar Province where the killings occurred, told the Associated Press. ŌĆ£The US should be very careful. It is sabotaging the atmosphere of this strategic partnership.ŌĆØ┬Ā
Both Obama and Defense Secretary Leon Panetta called President Karzai Sunday to convey their condolences, but the president refrained from offering Karzai an outright apology, as he did over the Quran burnings. Some Republican leaders had criticized Obama for too quickly apologizing.
Republican presidential aspirant Newt Gingrich lost no time in ramping up the heat on Obama over Afghanistan, saying on Fox News Sunday that the US mission there ŌĆ£may not be doableŌĆØ and suggesting the country should speed up its troop drawdown. That position stands in stark contrast to Republican hawks and other presidential hopefuls such as Mitt Romney and Rick Santorum, who on the contrary have criticized Obama for adopting the end-of-2014 handover date.
But renewed calls for ending the war were also coming Monday from outside the Republican Party.
ŌĆ£We need dramatic action to bring this war to an end,ŌĆØ says David Cortright, director of policy studies at Notre Dame UniversityŌĆÖs Institute for International Peace Studies. ŌĆ£Suspend combat operations. Intensify negotiations for a political solution. Announce a timetable for withdrawal.ŌĆØ
Professor Cortright, author of ŌĆ£ObamaŌĆÖs War: Responsible Military Withdrawal from Afghanistan,ŌĆØ questions whether the ŌĆ£winning of hearts and mindsŌĆØ that is key to winning a counterinsurgency war is ŌĆ£even remotely possible nowŌĆØ in light of recent events. ŌĆ£Why,ŌĆØ he adds, ŌĆ£do we continue to put our troops in this impossible situation?ŌĆØ
Other Afghanistan experts, without taking such a firm position, say the weekendŌĆÖs events provide the opportunity for a much-needed reevaluation of a strategy that is clearly in trouble.
The US ŌĆ£needs to look beyond the latest incidentŌĆØ and ŌĆ£to realize that its current strategy is becoming a fa├¦ade that can only make things worse,ŌĆØ says Anthony Cordesman, a national security expert at the Center for Strategic and International Studies in Washington.
Concluding that the time, money, and training manpower simply arenŌĆÖt available for the US and its NATO allies to stick to a strategy of turning over responsibilities to trained and equipped Afghan security forces by 2014, Mr. Cordesman says the US can either deny reality and follow the current course, or shift to something different.
Two options he gives: an ŌĆ£honest exitŌĆØ under which the US is up-front about the resources available and is realistic ŌĆō particularly with the Afghans ŌĆō about what can reasonably be accomplished; or what he calls the ŌĆ£most challengingŌĆØ alternative, a ŌĆ£real transitionŌĆØ that he says would mean significant spending and involvement until at least 2020.
But neither the current environment, nor the intensifying campaign season, seem conducive to consideration of an even deeper commitment to Afghanistan.


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By Scott A. McKeown
| June 18, 2015
Hedge Fund IPR Scheme UnravelingLast week, the USPTO's Patent Trial & Appeal Board (PTAB) authorized a Motion for Sanctions in four IPR proceedings filed by the now infamous Kyle Bass & friends. The motion for sanctions will be based on an alleged abuse of process by Bass & Co. for pursuing four IPR proceedings relating to Celgene patents 6,315,720 and 6,045,501. 37 C.F.R. § 42.12(a)(6) The sanction sought is termination of the proceedings. 42.12(b)(8). (motion here)
The motion authorization, while clearly not an ultimate decision as to the propriety of sanctions is a clear harbinger of things to come. First, as busy as the Board is, any request for additional work is strongly indicative of far more than a passing interest in the topic. Second, the authorization in these cases comes by way of expanded panel. Finally, such motions are exceedingly rare (like less than 1% of cases, rare). If shares in Hayman Capital were publically traded— like its IPR targets— shares would be significantly down trending on this news. The game is over.
By Scott A. McKeown
| June 17, 2015
First Reversal of PTAB in IPRYesterday, in Microsoft Corp v. Proxyconn Inc. (here), the Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (CAFC) reversed an Inter Partes Review (IPR) determination USPTO's Patent Trial & Appeal Board— a first. (The decision also affirmed-in-part, vacated-in-part, and remanded-in part) The Court found that the Board's construction of several key terms to be unreasonably broad. The IPR is now remanded for further Board proceedings on a narrowed construction. In this sense, apart from historical significance, the decision is unremarkable.
As to IPR specific issues, the Court brushed aside another challenge to the use of the Broadest Reasonable Interpretation (BRI) standard in IPR, citing its recent Cuozzo decision. Perhaps of most interest in this decision is the commentary of the Court in affirming aspects of the PTAB's much maligned amendment practices.
By Scott A. McKeown
| June 16, 2015
New PTAB Pilot to Allow Flexibility in Appeal PriorityStarting Friday, June 19th, the PTAB will begin a new pilot program to allow appellants with multiple ex parte appeals pending before the Board to expedite review of one appeal in return for withdrawing another appeal. The stated purpose of the Expedited Patent Appeal Pilot is to allow appellants with multiple ex parte appeals (i.e., large patent filers) pending to have greater control over the priority with which their appeals are decided and reduce the backlog of appeals pending before the Board.
The backlog of ex parte appeals has remained relatively constant (in the mid 20,000 range) for several years. This backlog, coupled with much longer delays in appeal briefing cycles, effectively delays Board decision's on ex parte appeals (outside of reexamination appeals that are accorded special dispatch) for three years, or longer. While I can't imagine independent inventors will be thrilled with a program that allows large filers a slightly faster path to a Board decision, the hope here is that if enough participate, the backlog will shrink, benefiting all appellants. As the PTO clearly realizes, the backlog is driven by many large, U.S. patent filers that appeal as a matter of course.
Appellants wishing to participate in the pilot program
Appellants wishing to participate in the pilot program
By Scott A. McKeown
| June 12, 2015
Bio/Pharma's Favorite Target Serves a Critical RoleBoth Houses of Congress now have bills moving to their respective floors on further patent reform thanks in large part to Kyle Bass. Of course Congress had been toying with the idea of further reform long before everyone's favorite boogeyman came along. But now, thanks to Mr. Bass, Congress has a story to sell otherwise mind numbing legislation to the masses. Keep in mind that America Invents Act (AIA) wasn't about patents, but job creation. Remember that? The new patent reform story, at least for the significant Bio/Pharma lobby, is this: Hedge funds are devaluing drug patents to the point that and there may not be any future, ground breaking medications —unless Congress comes to the rescue. Silly, yes, but effective for advancing otherwise stagnant legislative agendas?...you betcha.
The fact of the matter is Kyle Bass has been a boon to Bio/Pharma lobbyists. His stunts (and that's exactly what they are) allow the debate to turn away from patent quality to one of simple gamesmanship. Everyone can rally around a perceived abuse of legal process, especially when perpetrated by a vilified outsider. But the changes contemplated in the name of stopping Mr. Bass go well beyond that which is necessary.
By Scott A. McKeown
| June 4, 2015
Patent Act Rewritten to Appease Bio/Pharma LobbyIn a surprising change of course, the Senate bill known as the 'The Patent Act" (S.1137) has morphed into a PTAB reform bill. The initial version of the Bill hardly touched the patentability trials of the USPTO's Patent Trial & Appeal Board (PTAB). A competing bill, known as the "Strong Act," — on the other hand— proposed gutting these highly effective patent challenge mechanisms. After the Manager's Amendment to the Patent Act on Tuesday (here), at least with respect to the PTAB, both bills now propose significant alterations to the PTAB's patent challenge mechanisms.
As a reminder, the impetus behind the AIA of 2011 was to thwart abusive litigation fueled by weak patents. It was argued pre-AIA that patents were issuing from the USPTO of overly broad scope and on questionable technology. These patents were then used as tools by extortionists (patent trolls) to extract large settlements from the domestic tech industry. This cottage industry was spawned from an over abundance of such patents. And, since defeating these patents in a district court was quite difficult (due to the deferential treatment of U.S. patents) and expensive, settlement was the only option. The AIA provided relief from these practices by introducing a low-cost, expedited "opposition" to such patents at the PTAB known as Inter Partes Review (IPR) and Post-Grant Review (PGR). That is, the PTAB challenge proceedings of the AIA were designed to weed out weak patents, quickly and cost effectively. These proceedings have been very effective to the delight of some of America's largest tech companies (i.e., serial defendants).
Since enactment of the AIA, however, many have realized that when presented with appropriate evidence, the PTAB does not discriminate. It is not just weak troll patents that are being cancelled, and this has a bunch of folks, especially the Bio/Pharma lobby, up in arms.
Since enactment of the AIA, however, many have realized that when presented with appropriate evidence, the PTAB does not discriminate. It is not just weak troll patents that are being cancelled, and this has a bunch of folks, especially the Bio/Pharma lobby, up in arms.


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As requested by Dirk Kochale in this thread http://freesound.iua.upf.edu/forum/viewtopic.php?p=4752#4752 I recorded some sleigh-bell-like sounds with different dynamics and different rhythms.
voice elephant
Applause in small group.
Drum Roll with Cymbal Clash. Made from a Midi sequence of a drum-roll, a bass drum kick, and a cymbal ...
This recording was made with 12 years old children in a studio of an elementary school. They say a happy ...
1s 1kHz tone - about right to censor/bleep out phrase
Heavy Rain, recorded with a AKG C1000S
Another recording of our kitchen door slaming
Jolly sounding alert for incoming mail or message. Ideal for a notification on modern phones, devices on PC or Mac. ...
Recording of a typical human heartbeat at 60 beats per minute. Recorded with a Tascam DR-07 Mk.II microphone.
Human heartbeat, almost 70 beats per minute. Made from Woodingp original 1 heartbeat (116642) available on Freesound.
Car honk.
Recorded Using a Zoom H4 and a Shure SM58
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Post-ABC poll - Obama, election, economy - May 2012
Gay marriage opposition hits new low
In this poll:
Public opinion continues to shift in favor of same-sex marriage, according to a new Washington Post-ABC News poll, which finds initial signs that President Obama's support for the idea may have changed a few minds.
Poll Questions
Q: Do you think it should be legal or Illegal for gay and lesbian couples to get married?
No opinion
Q: Do you think (each state should make its own laws) on same-sex marriage, or do you think (the federal government should make one law for all states) on this issue?
No opinion
Q: Do you approve or disapprove of Obama's recent announcement that he personally supports same-sex marriage?
No opinion
Q: Do you yourself have a friend, family member, or acquaintance who is gay or lesbian, or not?
No opinion
Q: Is Obama's support for allowing gays and lesbians to get married a major reason for you to (support) that candidate, a major reason to for (oppose) that candidate, or not a major factor in your vote?
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We are in need of some faithful volunteers to help with shelving at the library on Wednesdays in Kimberly, Thursdays in Little Chute, and Friday in both locations. Can you help us out? Here's more info on volunteering at the library.
In January of this year, the library started a 7-month planning process to evaluate current programs and services, complete a community analysis, and develop a plan of service to guide the activities of the library over the next 5 years. You can read a summary of the plan (9 pages) or the complete plan (56 pages) which includes survey results, focus group notes, interview notes, and a number of other appendices.
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Come on in and check out some great deals on used books in our ongoing book sale. Adult books, including fiction, nonfiction, biographies, and large print, are all priced at a very affordable $1.00 each. We also have plenty of paperbacks and older children's books priced at $.50 each. All proceeds from the book sale go to the Friends of the Kimberly-Little Chute Public Library (FOLKS). The Friends then help fund programming, collections, and other special needs for the library.


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Our local Lethbridge, Alberta Champion, JIM STEACY
Jim won the Gold Medal in Hammer Throw last July at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. This July he will compete at the PanAm Games in Toronto.
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Ultra Runner from Ottawa, Ontario, LAURA PAQUETTE
Laura's race schedule for this season is amazing and her race times are testament to her dedication, will and great athletic abilities! "Fuelled by Tho'z Barz"
Follow Laura: https://twitter.com/laurapaulo17, http://ultrarunninggirl.blogspot.ca
Spartan Racer from Edmonton, Alberta, BEN O'ROURKE
Ben's race schedule for the season includes 5 Spartan races, a Rugged Maniac, Survivor mud run and a Tough Mudder. Challenging and dirty!
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Laura Paquette (in more detail)
Laura is an ultra marathon runner and running coach from the Ottawa area. Laura has been running ultras for the past 4 years, her most recent achievements include….
Ghost Train 50k and set a new course record!!
Virgil Crest 50k – 1st place
Sulphur Springs 100 mile – 1st place female, 1st place overall and new course record!!
Haliburton 100 – 1st place female
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WBC Team Tournament—The 24th Run for the Slivers
June 16, 2015
History | Commentary | How Odds Calculated
The TEAM tournament is now OPEN for new submissions. The DEADLINE for Team Submissions is July 20, 2015.
TEAM TOURNAMENT: Teams are composed of any four players pre-registered as a team. Each team member must select a different event as his official game. Team members and games may change by July 20. No changes may take place on-site. In case of conflicting entries, the last version received was official. Teams consist of four pre-registered individuals. They must each select a different team game. Send the name of the team (up to 20 characters, including spaces), the name of each team member and his or her team game to the convention director at firstname.lastname@example.com. (See also the Pre-Registration Flyer for details.)
All Team Points are awarded automatically when the GM turns in the Winner's Claim for an event (see the Points Schedule). A bonus point will be awarded to everyone who earns team points in an event that they have previously not won. The team that gains the most points is the winner. The number of entrants in each team's events is the tie-breaker.
Scoring: To improve the speed with which the standings are updated, Team Member, whether they score a point or not, should post their point totals on the Team Tournament kiosk Standings Board as soon as they are known. The Point Schedule will be listed in the printed program. Those who score points in an event they have never won will receive one bonus point. While the self-service scoring is unofficial and subject to verification, it allows attendees to gain a current sense of where they are in the standings as the week unfolds. Since the results of some events are not known until the very end (and later) of the convention, the official scoring will be done the following week and posted here. Each member of the winning team receives a Team plaque and is memorialized on the website and in the Yearbook. The winning team will receive a plaque at the 2016 convention.
BRACKET BUSING CONTEST: All pre-registrants will receive an email invitation to participate in the bracket busting contest with the final teams and odds shortly before WBC begins. Join the fun and win a free membership next year by picking the most Top Ten teams.
Tucker's Picks, 2014 Reprise and 2015 Morning Line
By Stuart K. Tucker
Germantown, MD, May 31, 2015—Summer is upon us and it is time to sharpen our pencils and study the Racing Form for the next run for the Slivers. If you haven't registered your team yet, there is still time, but why wait? Get moving, so that I have more grist to grind in this column.
Before moving on to this year's handicapping, let's review how we did last year. As you may recall, my principles and instincts led me to drop at least half of the top ten favorite teams from my final ten in the Bracket Buster Challenge. The actual results show that only two of the top ten favorites finished in the top ten. Indeed, only five of the final top ten finishers had odds better than average. I also urged picking a few mid-ranked teams, and indeed two of the final ten finishers went into the race with odds very close to 80-1. Furthermore, I knew that the top ten would ultimately have a couple of long-shot winners. Indeed, three of the final top ten teams were formed with a mix of fresh players, some of whom never entered the team tournament. I also picked a team of women entrants on the theory that not only were they good players, but they entered multiplayer games where their gender would be an asset. As it turned out, the final top ten teams only entered a single female, and Sara failed to score for her team.
If you followed my advice last year, you'd have come close to winning the Bracket Buster Challenge, as I provided four of the top twelve (but only three of the top ten, in a year when it took four to win). For that, Band of Fools owes you an apology, with Dickson and Gregorio having off years (okay, maybe some ill-advised good sportsmanship was involved—may Karma pay you well in 2015, Tom). My bet on a team of youth paid off big, though. Congratulations to the Team Champions, Now Playing, for not only beating their 50-1 odds, but also scoring a record Team Tournament score. Nick Henning had a stunning year, making him hot property this year for your team recruiting strategy. Yet, as with any Wood-laden player, he must choose his entry well this year. He'll be a natural diplomatic target in multiplayer games. Let's see if he has the range (or smile) to contribute again this year to his team's success. David Meyaard remains the man with the flicky finger, dominating Elchfest. And Jon Gemmel and Karl Henning are no slouches in a variety of events, making our returning champions a very solid favorite this year if they stick together. I'm giving Now Playing a morning line of 41-1 odds, placing them about fifth among the top favorite teams this year. Drop them from your Bracket at extreme risk.
My Bracket Buster Picks last year finished 1, 2, 4, and 12, leaving me a little shy of the prize. So, this year, I'm returning to the calculator for assistance. I'll provide both the odds and my own intuitive assessments.
The Harry B's seemed to have the winning combination last year, with the three Bruces anchored by Harry Flawd. With Flawd, Beard, and Monnin winning their events, it looked strong already at 24 points. In the end though, they needed Reiff to win at Football Strategy, despite a host of Baltimore League veterans showing up to challenge him. Joe Powell repeated as FBS champion (having won in three of the last four years). It may be time for the "weaker" Bruce to consider a different baton in this year's team tournament. If The Harry B's stick together, they'll be the very top favorite, going off in the morning line at 22-1.
Despite their recent years of woe, I'm still a big fan of Nest of Spies (24-1) and Band of Fools (36-1). The Greenville Mafia's best team always warrants a nod--War (33-1). Rounding out the morning line's top six contenders is Wood Bee Contenders (31-1). Of course all these odds are subject to change once we see the team entries, but barring a major shakeup, these are the teams to beat this year.
This handicapping business gets harder every year given the influx of young talent. Take Cold Fusion for example. While their entrants have shown success, it has largely been in large, unpredictable eurogames, or in Titan where they succeeded as heavy underdogs against perennial event favorites. In 2014 they put together a team that scored in all four events, failing to win any of them. In economics, we call that a leading indicator. Bet on them doing even better in 2015. They are one of my mid-range teams, going off in the morning line at 72-1. Maybe this year, they won't knock out their own teammate in the Innovation final, or threaten so in El Grande. They'll still have to find a way around Nick Henning, who seems to play most of their events.
The way things have been going lately, I should be spending more time in the Juniors events scouting out my 2020 column. It is hazardous work—my introduction to Nick Henning came at the wrong end of a squirt gun in Gangsters many years ago. Nothing beats solid research, and one name stands out from 2014. Look for a new princess in the team tournament in future years.
As always, have a happy handicapping year.


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The property is currently in a relative's name. It is in the city of Pittsburgh. If I am able to purchase the property I want it transferred to my name.
Yes. You can still buy it - but would take title to the property taxes. You need to order a Title Search first to make sure you know what liens are on the property before purchasing.
I was at a get together 2 nights ago. Standing outside on the balcony I was confronted by another man. This man told me I had stolen his property and begun to beat the s*** out of me. He applied such force that I threw up, forcing a retainer (this...
I think Yes -
Assault and property damage are recognized tort claims. I do not have all of the facts of course, but it sounds as though you were physically harmed and there was no legal justification for it -
some lawyers may be reluctant to accept your case because of the potential limitation of damages - but you can always pursue a claim at your local magistrates office as well
I hope this help
good luck
I was in a car accident almost 3 yrs. ago. hit head on not my fault. Other driver admitted fault & cited. I have lost faith in my attorney because, he seems to defend the other side each time I speak to him. A low offer was made which I refused. ...
If there is only limited insurance available - why are they scheduling it for mediation. Have your lawyer demand the remainder of the policy limits - unless you are trying to get monies outside of the insurance companies.
If you are going to mediation - MAKE SURE YOU FEEL COMFORTABLE WITH YOUR LAWYER - because I have seen too many clients bullied by the lawyers and mediator into settling for less than they wanted -
Good luck
or longer whats the longest it can take to settle or go to court who decides on that
It can be 2 years, 5 years , 10 years or longer if the lawyers allow it.
Most cases can be resolved or brought to trial in Pennsylvania in about 2-3 years. The fastest is typically about 12-15 months and the longest is typically about 4-5 years if the lawyers were lazy.
Hope this helps
It may depend on if you are buying or selling.
If you are selling, your primary concern is receiving your money. You should receive a closing statement prior to the sale, and carefully examine it thoroughly. Question every single charge. But at the end of the HUD1 - it should say proceeds to seller. That is what you should be most concerned with. Make sure you ask your broker if seller disclosures were honestly completed as well.
If you are buying, you should be most concerned that their is valid title and your deed is properly recorded. If you agent is good, they can definitely do this for you.
Good luck
My mother has had a law suit going for about 6-7 years in NY, for a fall that injured her back and neck. Her lawyer for the last two years has been telling her that in a few months its over and she can get her money. she's elderly and we think he'...
Yes - you need to check the docket in the county where the case was filed - it should be the docket number on any of the pleadings - worse case - contact the department where all civil filings are done and they should be able to give you the docket update - it should also be available online
hope this helps
I have a civil hearing with a Magistrate because I am suing someone. I am doing so pro se, and am just trying to find out if I need to prepare an opening and closing statement and if anyone can kind of walk me through the details... Mainly - I am...
If you are suing for defamation, make sure you have the elements of defamation:
To establish a prima facie case of defamation, four elements are generally required: a false statement purporting to be fact concerning another person or entity; publication or communication of that statement to a third person; fault on the part of the person making the statement amounting to intent or at least negligence; and some harm caused to the person or entity who is the subject of the statement.
I would be prepared to give a brief concise opening - but keep it brief and many magistrates may not allow you. Explain how the facts you will prove meet each of the four elements above. Less is often more. The opening is your chance to explain the facts the court will hear.
If he allows a closing, then this is when you want to show that the testimony proved the four elements and thus legally, you have been harmed and entitled to damages.
My opinion, is to be as polite and courteous as possible and try to stay focused on the facts you are going to prove.
Good luck
My leg was injured 8/19/13. I got the okay from my orthopedic surgeon to return to work, full duty on 10/2/13. Work will not allow me to return to work saying I am a liability. Is this legal.
This is an interesting one. I would call a workers comp attorney for a free consultation. I refer these types of cases to attorney Doug Williams at 412.228.4786. If you call Doug, he will help you.
Good Luck
My leg was injured 8/19/13. I got the okay from my orthopedic surgeon to return to work, full duty on 10/2/13. Work will not allow me to return to work saying I am a liability. Is this legal.
This is an interesting one. I would call a workers comp attorney for a free consultation. I refer these types of cases to attorney Doug Williams at 412.228.4786. If you call Doug, he will help you.
Good Luck
I gave a statement to her ins co now they are saying it is 20 percent my fault because I struck the rear end of the car Kia sorrento.I have permanent tendon damage too my right shoulder my bike is carbon fiber and was destroyed .My car ins had too...
Certainly sounds like a case to me. It is strange that an insurance agent would have the nerve to tell you what percentage he/she thinks you were at fault. That is a question of fact for a jury, not for an insurance agent. I would contact and interview several lawyers asap.
We would be happy to speak directly with you as well.
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Beautiful Olives
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All in a years work...
Here you can see how the Olive Harvester picks the trees at Telegraph Hill. This variety is South Australian Verdale. Approx 25kg per tree.
Recently launched Dish Pantry has recommendations of New Zealand's best Artisan stockists, producers and products. Telegraph Hill is of course on their list with featured products Burnt Orange & Fennel Olives and Balsamic Drizzle.
Dish Pantry is part of the Dish Magazine publication, NZ's best food magazine!
It links back into their Dish Magazine site with fantastic recipes and photography.
On the grove flowering has finally started. This year we are running two weeks behind last year. This is due to the cold spring where the weather was all stop start. The Olive trees listened to the cooler temperatures and delayed spring growth cycles.
I hadn't realised this was happening which resulted in me forecasting a light cropping year, because I couldn't see many flower follicles in September. I've now changed my mind, we are in for another good year! Plenty of flowers on all the trees.
Spring pruning was delayed as we waited for the flowers to come. I wanted to see what the flowers would be so we could then decide how much to prune. I didn't want to take off all my potential harvest. If my early forecast was correct then we were going to prune lightly. Thankfully I was wrong and we can now prune with regular gusto!
Roll on for a nice hot summer.
Telegraph Hill awarded Champion Olives in the 2014 Royal Easter Show Olive Oil awards. This is the third year running we have received this award, a great reward for the team here.
The award winning olives were our Traditional Olives. One assumes the judges liked the classic taste of these where we keep the salt low so that the olive flavour shines.


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The second generation of penicillins (including methicillin) was introduced to the clinic in 1959, and by 1961 strains of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) had emerged.1 β-Lactam antibiotics were the standard treatment for staphylococcal infections prior to the emergence of MRSA. MRSA is now a global health threat,2 and community-acquired MRSA has become a significant challenge in the clinic.2
β-Lactams, which include penicillins, cephalosporins, and carbapenems, target the transpeptidase activity of penicillin-binding proteins (PBPs) involved in cell wall biosynthesis. The molecular basis for resistance to β-lactams in MRSA is complex and a full discussion is outside of the scope of this report; however, the key component is the presence in MRSA isolates of a gene, mecA, absent in methicillin susceptible strains, which encodes a novel PBP (PBP 2a).3–5 Whereas other S. aureus PBP transpeptidases are susceptible to inhibition by β-lactams, the strains that possess PBP 2a are able to perform the critical cell wall cross-linking reaction even in the presence of β-lactam antibiotics.3,6,7 PBP 2a escapes inhibition by β-lactams because they fail to readily gain access to the active site of this enzyme.
The crystal structure of PBP 2a reveals it to have a closed active site.8 This is a paradox, as the enzyme must bind to the peptidoglycan to carry out the cross-linking reaction. We previously disclosed that the two strands of peptidoglycan occupy in excess of 1000 Å3 of volume,9 hence the X-ray structure does not reveal how peptidoglycan could bind the active site. We presented evidence that interactions of PBP 2a with the peptidoglycan at an allosteric site trigger a conformational change that leads to accessibility to the active site, an event that should play a critical role in the physiological function of this important enzyme.10,11
In this report we characterize the mode of action of two new anti-MRSA β-lactam antibiotics from Cerexa, Inc., ceftaroline (CPT) a cephalosporin and ME1036 (ME) a carbapenem, which are currently undergoing clinical trials. Both compounds are broad-spectrum antibiotics, but their activities against MRSA and multidrug resistant streptococci are especially noteworthy. In contrast to the commercially available β-lactam antibiotics, CPT and ME are exquisite inhibitors of PBP 2a of MRSA.
The backbone of the peptidoglycan is made up of repeating units of N-acetylglucosamine (NAG) and N-acetylmuramic acid (NAM). A peptide stem—terminating with two d-Ala residues and typically a pentapeptide—is appended to the NAM unit. Compound 1 is a synthetic surrogate for the repeat unit of the peptidoglycan, whose synthesis was reported recently.12 The penultimate d-Ala residue of the peptidoglycan acylates an active site serine in PBP 2a resulting in an acyl—enzyme species, with concomitant departure of the terminal d-Ala as the leaving group. This acyl—enzyme species reacts with the second strand of peptidoglycan in the course of the cross-linking reaction. A similar two-step process is invoked for inhibition of transpeptidases by β-lactam antibiotics (eq 1). The β-lactam antibiotic mimics the terminal acyl-d-Ala-d-Ala of the peptidoglycan and forms a noncovalent complex (EI) with the enzyme, which leads to the acylation of the active site serine (EI). The acyl—enzyme species enjoys extreme longevity, hence it inhibits the PBP irreversibly. In some instances, the E—I complex undergoes deacylation, but the rate of such deacylation is sufficiently slow that the bacterium is deprived of the enzyme function and dies.7,13
As indicated earlier, PBP 2a is not effectively inhibited by the commercially available β-lactams. This is reflected by dissociation constants (Ks) in the high micromolar range as shown for nitrocefin (a cephalosporin) and imipenem (a carbapenem) (Table 1), among others.7 The acylation proceeds slowly (k2), and the acyl-enzyme species in each case does undergo deacylation, albeit very slowly. The second-order rate constants for the encounter between PBP 2a and these two antibiotics (k2/Ks) are <20 M−1 s−1, indicating a very inefficient reaction, as has been observed with other β-lactams.7 In contrast, CPT and ME exhibit Ks values as much as 3 orders of magnitude smaller and somewhat larger k2, compared to nitrocefin and imipenem. The k2/Ks for these antibiotics was >104 M−1 s−1, indicating efficient formation of the inhibitory acyl-enzyme intermediate. Additionally, we were not able to detect any deacylation of the CPT or ME acyl—enzyme species, while monitoring for four days. Previously it was reported that upon acylation by antibiotics PBP 2a precipitates,13 or alternatively an oligomerization of the acylated protein could explain the sheltering of the acyl—enzyme species to impart longevity. Neither of these two possibilities is applicable in the cases of CPT or ME binding to PBP 2a, as detailed in Supporting Information. These antibiotics bind with high affinity to PBP 2a and inhibit its activity, thus disrupting cell wall biosynthesis.
Compound 1 is a minimal surrogate for the bacterial cell wall. The lysine in S. aureus cell wall is modified on the side chain by a pentaglycyl moiety. We intentionally left the pentaglycyl moiety out of the structure, so it would not serve as a substrate for the enzyme. We have documented that compound 1 binds in a saturable manner to the allosteric site in PBP 2a with the dissociation constant of 1.2 ± 0.2 mM.10 As the amounts of compound 1 increases in the assay mixture, the values for k2 increase and the values for Ks decrease (Table 1). The consequence is enhancement of k2/Ks in the presence of increasing amounts of the cell wall surrogate. These observations are consistent with interactions of the cell wall surrogate at the allosteric site to stimulate the opening of the active site. We see this trend consistently for all four β-lactam antibiotics.
It is evident that the cell wall surrogate enhances the ability of the antibiotics to inhibit PBP 2a. It is likely that in the course of active bacterial growth, CPT and ME are able to co-opt the allosteric site, thus facilitating subsequent interaction of the inhibitors at the transpeptidase active site of PBP 2a, since k2/Ks approaches the clinically useful value of 104 − 105 M−1 s−1 under conditions that the allosteric site is triggered. We hasten to add that a direct competition experiment between the cell wall surrogate and the antibiotics was not performed.
Binding of the cell wall at the allosteric site entails a conformational change that opens up the active site.10 We document by circular dichroism (CD) spectra of PBP 2a in the presence of CPT and ME that a similar conformational change is discernible (Supporting Information). The change in the helicity of the protein as measured from the CD minima at 208 and 222 nm were monitored as a function of time, from which the observed first-order rate constants (kobs) of 0.015 ± 0.004 and 0.006 ± 0.001 s−1, respectively for antibiotics CPT and ME, were evaluated. We note that these values are comparable to the k2 values for CPT and ME in the absence of the cell wall surrogate (Table 1), hence the conformational change is a likely precursor to the active site acylation, an event that these antibiotics would appear to be able to trigger by themselves. This process is rapid with CPT and ME, and not seen with typical known β-lactam antibiotics.7 Hence, these antibiotics both trigger the allosteric site by themselves as well as work in concert with cell wall in inhibiting PBP 2a.
Ceftaroline and ME1036 are broad-spectrum anti-MRSA antibiotics.14,15 We have confirmed the antimicrobial activities of CPT and ME with strains from our own collection (Supporting Information), including S. aureus isolates ATCC 29213 (Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute (CLSI) susceptible standard), vancomycin-resistant MRSA clinical isolates VRS1 and VRS2, and linezolid-resistant MRSA isolates NRS119 and NRS120. Linezolid and vancomycin are commonly used in treatment of MRSA infections, although documented resistance to these agents is worrisome. CPT and ME were exquisitely active against these problematic strains with minimum inhibitory concentrations (MIC) of 0.25–2 µg/mL (Supporting Information).
Experimental procedures of susceptibility testing, kinetics, and circular dichroism. This material is available free of charge via the Internet at http://pubs.acs.org.
This work was supported by the National Institutes of Health and Cerexa, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Forest Laboratories, Inc. Adriel Villegas-Estrada is a Fellow of the Chemistry-Biochemistry-Biology Interface (CBBI) Program, supported by training grant T32GM075762 from the National Institutes of Health. The Network on Antimicrobial Resistance in Staphylococcus aureus (NARSA) Program provided S. aureus VRS1, VRS2, NRS119, and NRS120 supported under NIAID/NIH Contract No. HHSN272200700055C.
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Scots entrepreneur Michelle Mone is launching her own jewellery company.
AN ONLINE row has blown up over abuse hurled at bra entrepreneur Michelle Mone after she confirmed she will leave Scotland.
Michelle Mone has said that she is not turning her back on Scotland after announcing she will leave the country.
Ultimo bra tycoon Michelle Mone announced on Twitter that she plans to move out of Scotland.


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Recent editorials from Kentucky newspapers:
June 13
The Independent, Ashland, Kentucky, on refinery preparing to better process oil-rich shale:
Recent editorials from Kentucky newspapers:
June 13
The Independent, Ashland, Kentucky, on refinery preparing to better process oil-rich shale:
When Robert E. Yancey Sr. was president of Ashland Oil Inc. in 1980, he picked up a fist-sized rock that was on his desktop in his Russell office and asked a reporter, "Do you know what this is? It's shale, and it holds the future to the oil industry in this country. This region has lots of shale. All we have to do is find a way economically extract the oil from the shale."
At the time, Yancey seemed to be telling a fairy tale from a science fiction novel. Sure, there may be some oil in shale, but how was it possible to separate the oil from the rock without breaking the bank? If we did not know Yancey to be an excellent executive and an extremely smart man, we would have dismissed his comments.
The future Bob Yancey was talking about has arrived and the Catlettsburg Marathon Petroleum refinery is investing about $140 million in a new system to allow workers to better use American shale resources for fuel and other resources.
Marathon Petroleum officials made the announcement of the huge investment last week. The highlight of the day was a new system that delivers a crude form of oil to the Catlettsburg facility by river barge, with capacity to store the material until it is time to be processed in the new "splitter" unit.
The three-year project represents a tremendous investment in local system capacities, and helps assure the refinery will continue to be a major employer in this region for years to come.
"We love $140 million dollar days," one local economic development official whispered with a grin as Catlettsburg plant general manager Rich Hernandez welcomed a crowd, including many Marathon workers who've been involved with the project since the first of 4,135 construction drawings was passed around for approval.
Hernandez explained the company has invested a total of $250 million in Catlettsburg as well as Canton to increase capacity to process fuel-rich shale that is mined in several parts of the country, including Ohio. Another official explained the project was divided into three major components — barge facilities, tanks and the "splitter" which uses heat to allow separation of the shale's components. The compounds split from the condensate can be used in the manufacture of fuels such as diesel and gasoline, as well as useful gas components.
Local labor and resources were used whenever possible since the project began three years ago, Hernandez said.
"With nearly all of the construction labor and some construction materials sourced in the Tri-State area, the splitter project at the Catlettsburg refinery has already positively impacted the local economy. Additionally, four new full-time positions have been added at the refinery to operate the new equipment," Hernandez said.
The project involved more than 1,000 construction workers, with about 600 on site during peak construction, with 39 different construction firms supervising aspects of the job. The project had 84 engineers, used 13 miles of 6-inch pipe, required 400,000 tons of rock to be installed — about the same amount removed during construction of Mount Rushmore — with more than 3,000 cubic yards of concrete, 555 tons of steel, and 48 miles of wire in 10 miles of conduit, according to Marathon officials.
As we read about the huge investment Marathon is making and has already made to process shale, memories of that long-ago interview with Bob Yancey Sr. came rushing back. Not being well-trained scientists, we did not know then whether Yancey was predicting the future or talking nonsense. Now we know. He was talking about the future and the future has arrived.
June 16
The Courier-Journal, Louisville, Kentucky, on police shooting of Sudanese refugee:
Two very different lives.
Two paths to a tragic event.
Two men quite probably equally afraid.
Two pair of shoes.
Perhaps all it takes is an editorial cartoon to convey in a simple image and two short sentences the bigger message of what this community needs at a time like this.
As the people of Louisville work to understand the shooting death of Sudanese refugee Deng Manyoun by police Officer Nathan Blanford on Saturday, it is fitting that our contributing editorial cartoonist, Marc Murphy, reminds us that we should walk a mile in each of their shoes before we proceed as a community.
Yes, over the coming months we should re-examine the policies and training we give our police — and whether we're willing to spend more tax dollars to ensure we have the best trained force.
Yes, over the coming months we also should reconsider how we treat mental illness and addiction — and whether we're willing to spend more tax dollars to help those in need.
And, over the coming months we should discuss how we welcome refugees into our "compassionate city" as our population grows more diverse.
But we will only get to the right answers if we begin by walking a mile in many sets of shoes.
Taking that walk now also could reduce hasty conclusions that are spreading rapidly, especially on social media.
We've taken the unusual step of putting this cartoon and editorial on the front page to encourage all readers to walk in others' shoes and start a conversation that is civil and productive.
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The Daily News, Bowling Green, Kentucky, on an epic canoe trip to raise funds for the fight against diabetes:
There's an old saying that you are only as old as you feel.
Age doesn't have to slow you down.
As people get older, staying busy and active keeps them going. It adds excitement and adventure to their lives.
Dale Sanders of Memphis, Tennessee, is one of these people.
The 80-year-old man is doing something incredible. He is in the process of paddling solo the entire length of the Mississippi River - about 2,230 miles.
On his 80th birthday Sunday, Sanders marked his first month paddling the trek, which started in Itasca State Park, Minnesota, and is expected to end in August at the Gulf of Mexico.
Sanders will average 28 miles a day.
This is no small accomplishment, even for someone much younger than Sanders, but he is determined to reach his goal.
Not only is Sanders trying to become the oldest man to solo paddle the length of the river, he is trying to raise $20,000 for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation.
Sanders' great-niece, Anna Silvey, 11, of Olmstead, suffers from Type 1 diabetes. Her family, with the help of others, started Crusin' for a Cure in 2009 in Bowling Green to raise money for diabetes research. On June 8, Anna's birthday, an unnamed donor offered to match any money raised over 48 hours. The campaign helped Sanders reach 60 percent of his goal. The most recent count has donors contributing $12,463.88.
It speaks volumes about Sanders that he is dedicating his canoe trip to such a great cause. He will speak to groups along the river about Anna and her need for a cure.
Sanders, who named his canoe, AnnA, is on schedule and getting into warmer climates after starting May 15 in freezing temperatures. He even paddled through snow one day as part of his long journey. While Sanders is in a canoe by himself, there are others with him. Richard Sojourner and Tom Graves, both of Memphis, and a film crew called Adventureitus are along for the adventure.
It has to be helpful to have friends with him on such a long journey.
Thus far, it sounds like Sanders has had a neat trip. He even got to go through a lock that was being closed permanently in Minnesota called the Upper St. Anthony Lock, a series of three locks that lowers paddlers about 75 feet over 2 miles. Sanders signed on the wall. "Rest in Peace," and included the date.
What Sanders is doing is absolutely fascinating. Not only will he hopefully break a record of being the oldest man to paddle the whole river, but he is helping raise funds to help people like Anna and other diabetics.
We wish him the best on his trip and his fundraising.


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Ventura police arrest 3 Santa Paula residents after finding stolen vehicle
Ventura police arrested a Santa Paula man Wednesday in connection with possession of a stolen vehicle, officials said.
Police said an officer ordered the vehicle to pull over after it turned onto Moon Drive from Victoria Avenue about 11:50 a.m. Wednesday.
The driver stopped, opened the door and drove away with the door open, police said.
He drove west on Moon, then entered a parking lot before getting out and running away, police said.
He eventually reached the Victorian Mobile Home Park, where officers took him into custody, police said.
Police identified the man as Mark Gonzalez, 24. He also was arrested on suspicion of resisting arrest and outstanding warrants, police said.
Police said the vehicle was stolen.
Officers also arrested two others who were in the vehicle, police said. Aaron Morua, 25, of Santa Paula, was arrested on suspicion of possessing a concealed weapon. Juan Arias, 22, of Santa Paula, was arrested on outstanding warrants.
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Reply+20#108 - konradkurze (01/10/2013) [-]
blacks built stick huts
in recent times.....europeans and asians are still building epic constructs
hell even the arabs have caught up with us and made that huge office tower in dubai
blacks are still building stick huts
#338 to #108 - samuraicrack (01/10/2013) [-]
Black people built the pyramids. Then moved out for what ever reason and then the Arabs moved in and took the land when nobody wanted it.
#224 to #222 - konradkurze (01/10/2013) [-]
technically egypt was made part of arab lands, so africa as a whole still has done **** all, unless you count the fact that black slaves were the ones who physically built the pyramids for the arab lords
#226 to #224 - machlah (01/10/2013) [-]
I'll give it to you - but the pyramids were in Africa - but really, saying Africa made nothing is really ******** - They made some AMAZING architecture compared to the technology they had back then. But there must have been some african architects and engineers to keep it running?
#246 to #226 - konradkurze (01/10/2013) [-]
no, the architects and engineers would have been arabs, they just had the monkeys carry out the labor under supervision
but yes id grant that there would have been skilled slaves that built up experience but they would never have been given any real status amongst the egyptians....just slaves with priveleges
but yes id grant that there would have been skilled slaves that built up experience but they would never have been given any real status amongst the egyptians....just slaves with priveleges
#201 to #186 - konradkurze (01/10/2013) [-]
i admit they had good architecture but what epic stuff did carthage do
Reply-3#243 to #227 - konradkurze (01/10/2013) [-]
well more proof that muslims/islamics are pretty aggressive....angry enough to charge in where others thought about the pros and cons first
#383 to #381 - konradkurze (01/10/2013) [-]
no im saying other nations did attack after a little bit more thought and planning than the ottomans
Reply-4#185 to #176 - konradkurze (01/10/2013) [-]
yes they had good architecture but what epic things have they built to compete with the aforementioned coliseum and wall of china?
Reply+4#216 to #185 - exrflarion (01/10/2013) [-]
Dude, they build Ka'bah and Masjid Al-Haram...
#343 to #333 - exrflarion (01/10/2013) [-]
Masjid Al-Haram is ******* big tho
#223 to #216 - konradkurze (01/10/2013) [-]here we go
a member with account and valid information
i applaud you for enlightening me
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i applaud you for enlightening me
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TechPlace, a business incubator and technology accelerator intended to help replace the 4,800 jobs lost as result of the closure of Naval Air Station Brunswick, officially opened last week, the Midcoast Regional Redevelopment Authority announced. TechPlace will support the business development needs of early-stage companies and startups in a shared and collaborative work environment by providing them a place to network with others, research and develop ideas, build prototypes, test and assemble products, and become successful manufacturing and technology companies, according to a press release. The incubator will support the business clusters of aerospace/aviation, composites/advanced materials, biotech/biomed, renewable energy and information services technologies …


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This environmentally conscious couple wanted to incorporate their love for nature, adventure, and family into a four-day weekend filled with an upscale camp experience. The fall hues imprinted upon the wood envelopes and sustainable stationary were the first glimpse of this woodsy wedding. The vision for their wedding was to utilize the surroundings by repurposing as much as possible.
The earth was raked into piles of decaying needles and twigs, then topped with organic moss and collected pinecones to create the aisle. The benches from the lodge were brought into the forest for the ceremony, and topped with cones of dried lavender. For the altar table, we located a large stump in the woods and rolled it over to use for their tree planting ceremony.
Varying sizes of rocks, juniper, pinecones, twigs, bark and berries were gathered to create both the guest sign-in table and the table for the escort card display. Cocktail hour was held near the stream while the guests sipped on a lavender batch cocktail created by the groom's work associates from the Roy's/Flemings bartending team while an Irish folk band played.
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AT&T to add 100 at call center
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AT&T is taking applications to hire up to 100 more full-time customer service representatives at its call center here over the next three months.
Call center Director Brian Newcomb said those interested in working for the call center need to apply online at connect.att.jobs.
"We are adding up to 100 full-time customer service representatives. The starting salary varies from the level of experience and education. Customer service experience is always a plus," he said.
The starting salary is $10.19 per hour. Applicants must be at least 18, have at least six months experience operating a computer in a Windows-based environment and be available to work a flexible schedule that includes all hours of call center operation.
"The job openings are posted now. The first step is to go online and take an exam online. When they pass the exam, we will bring them in for an interview," Newcomb explained.
Information on the company website said call center customer service representatives answer customer/client requests or inquiries concerning services, products, billing, equipment claims, and report problem areas. It also said there will be classroom, on-the-job and online training available.
Speaking of AT&T's plans to increase its workforce here, Wichita Falls Chamber of Commerce and Industry President and CEO Tim Chase said: "I'm very encouraged by the news that they are going to add 100 new positions this year. A combination of low turnover and changes in technology had stopped AT&T from needing to run a training class for nearly a year.
"AT&T is one of the highest paying entry level employers in the area and they offer outstanding benefits. The chamber recruited the company in early 2000 when they built their beautiful 100,000-square-foot office on what was then a vacant lot along Kell West, well before construction of the new highway.
"AT&T is one of the largest employers in Texas, and they have been a great corporate citizen in Wichita Falls for almost a decade," he added.
The company has been recognized by Fortune magazine as the "world's most admired telecommunications company" and is ranked No. 2 on Diversity Inc.'s list of 2009 Top 50 Companies for Diversity.
AT&T is the largest communications company in the world and has more than 120 million customers. It has more than 250,000 employees.
The Wichita Falls call center has about 500 employees.
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I'm ebf and pumping at work when I'm done pumping with my medela double pump in style on level 3 speed and meduim suction I have purple nipples sometimes white to us this normal? Thanks
I'm ebf and pumping at work when I'm done pumping with my medela double pump in style on level 3 speed and meduim suction I have purple nipples sometimes white to us this normal? Thanks
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sounds like reynaud's phenomenon. i have it also. you can google reynaud's of the nipple and read about it. i had pain while ebf, and switched soley to pumping very early on. there is a drug called nifedipine that is given to help, and it helped me some. it is not supposed to be any risk to the infant, but my baby had reflux, and nifedipine can sometimes aggrevate that, so i quit taking it. i also switched to renting a hospital grade pump and it helped alot. hope this helps! oh- reynauds is also commonly misdiagnosed as thrush, so be wary of that.
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I had it for the 9 months I pumped, since it didn't hurt I didn't worry too much about it, looked really weird though!
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I BF my LO but pump at work. I remember having this problem for a couple of weeks. It went away on its own. I just turned down the suction on my pump (I had just recently increased it). I have Reynauds Phenomenon in my hands and feet so maybe in my nipples would make sense as well. Good Luck!!
I had that too until I tried turning down the suction.
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I get that also, but goes away within minutes after I am done pumping.
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I think it's normal because of the suction and blood flow. Mine usually fade after a few minutes. But it could be bruises from suction that is too strong.
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