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Satellite Industry Forum 2008CASBAA show looked beyond the curve
Hong Kong, June 20, 2008 - Satellite spectrum management, market consolidation, government and military technology developments, capacity provision and Asia's seemingly unflagging demand for satellite services were just a few of the issues covered during the CASBAA Satellite Industry Forum 2008 in Singapore on Monday June 16th.
Almost 300 top-level executives from the world of satellite and government participated in the CASBAA Forum to discuss the future for satellite systems as well as the latest challenges in Asia.
The Forum was keynoted by global operators David McGlade, CEO of Intelsat, and Dan Goldberg, CEO of Telesat, providing both political and technical context for the market accelerators and the ways in which people consume content.
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All Honors students must write a thesis or a capstone paper. They must also take part in the poster presentation. Please follow the link to Honors Thesis and Capstone Paper Guidelines.
Option 1: Honors Thesis
Each department may assign an Honors Thesis as the Capstone Project for their major fields. If a department does so, it must follow the guidelines for the course as outlined in the Honors Thesis Proposal.
Departments that have indicated that they will use the Honors Thesis option:
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Monthly Archive for September, 2007
TXU shareholders back sale
Shareholders have given a thumbs-up to TXU Corp., the largest utility in the state, being acquired in the largest private buyout ever. In a historic vote in Dallas today, more than 95 percent of the shares that were voted approved TXU's acquisition by Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. and TPG Inc., the Associated Press reported. […] [Read More]
AT&T's Regent takes European post
Globe-spanning telecom company AT&T Inc. has named Tom Regent as the new head of its business in Europe, Middle East and Africa. Regent most recently served as global marketing vice president for AT&T's global operations, and he's served in a variety of sales and management positions with the company. He's based in London and will […] [Read More]
New York calls Wimberley a little piece of heaven
The tiny 2,700-strong town of Wimberley got some major publicity today, as an "escape" destination in the New York Times. The Hill Country town should expect to see some out-of-state interest now, especially for some of the places mentioned in the article: River Rock Resort Residences & Spa; Wimberley Land Company Realty; The Wimberley Inn; […] [Read More]
Black businesses get own publication
The Alamo City Black Chamber of Commerce will present its first Black Business Directory at a shindig Sept. 26. For a 70-year-old organization, that's a rare first; the "Yellow Pages" of Black businesses has always been published by the black chamber in most other cities. djh & Associates Consultants will kick off the local version […] [Read More]
Compass now BBVA
Compass Bank, one of the state's and Bexar County's largest banks by deposits, is now officially part of Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria, or BBVA, a Spanish banking giant that purchased Alabama-based Compass Bancshares in February. BBVA officials announced the closing Friday, saying it was finalized sooner than expected and for less money — $9.1 billion […] [Read More]
Home of the Future rolls into S.A.
Are you wondering what's next in the world of entertainment and communications? Well, San Antonio, now you've got your chance to see what the future holds — at least the future, according to Time Warner. The cable provider's traveling Home of the Future exhibit has rolled into the San Antonio Parade of Homes in Les […] [Read More]
AmegyBank completes acquisition of Intercon
The Amegy Bank of Texas has completed its acquisition of the Intercontinental National Bank of San Antonio, Amegy said today. The pair plans to fully integrate their operations by the end of the year. Amegy Bank of Texas is a subsidiary of Utah-based Zions Bancorporation. With the acquisition, Amegy has grown to include 84 banking […] [Read More]
Clear Channel Radio helping listeners buy what they hear on HD Radio
Clear Channel Radio, a division of San Antonio-based Clear Channel Communications Inc., said today it will offer HD digital radio broadcasts through which listeners can buy songs directly from Apple's iTunes service with the touch of a button. "The iPod is not a competitor to radio — it is a collaborator in connection with consumers […] [Read More]
AT&T introduces new international calling plan
San Antonio-based AT&T Inc. today announced a new, flat-rate international calling plan that will give callers the option of paying $4.99 a month to dial more than 220 countries from either their cell or home phones. "International callers no longer have to worry about whether they're calling from home or on the road or whether […] [Read More]
Apple says 'sorry,' offers cash back, store credit to iPhone early adopters
Apple CEO Steve Jobs apologized to iPhone owners upset about the company's decision to lower the gadget's price just two months after its release. The apology is in the form of a letter posted on the company's Web site. The company's most advanced iPhone was selling for $599 until Wednesday when Apple said it would […] [Read More]
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Great item for great price...
Espresso Twin XL Mate's Platform Storage Bed with 3 Drawers
ITEM#: 11208831With its extra length and storage space, the Twin XL Mate's Platform Storage Bed is perfect for the teen or college student in your life. Save floor space by making use of the three 18-inch deep drawers to store away clothing, linens, shoes and other necessities. Eliminate the need for a box spring thanks to the slat support system, which requires only your mattress. The drawers can be positioned on either the right or left side of the bed to accommodate any room layout, no matter how small.
This bed is constructed of durable composite wood to provide years of use. The laminate finish has a beautiful espresso color that coordinates with most bedroom furnishings and is easy to clean when needed. The drawers have finger pulls for easy opening, and an instruction booklet is included to help speed up assembly.
- Materials: MDF/ composite wood
- Finish: Durable espresso laminate
- Suitable for twin XL and twin long-sized mattresses
- Sturdy drawers with solid wood sides glide on built-in metal runners
- Finger pulls at the bottom of each drawer front for easy opening
- Three 18-inch deep drawers can be positioned on either side of the bed
- Wood slats positioned length-wise distribute body weight evenly to ensure a good night's sleep
- Constructed from CARB-compliant, laminated composite woods
- Ships ready to assemble, includes an instruction booklet for easy assembly and has a 5-year manufacturer's limited warranty on parts
- Dimensions: 18.75 inches high x 41 inches wide x 81.5 inches deep
- Internal Drawer Dimensions: 5 inches high x 23.25 inches wide x 18 inches deep
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Well built bed
Great item for great priceRead More
Cute bed, but...
The bed is cute, but the drawers are super cheap. The rails for the drawers broke, and now the drawers list to the side. The bed is made of pressed board, and not very durable.Read More
Well constructed, great size
Yes, it's made of MDF but it's really well put together and designed. The drawers are very solid, the panels themselves are attractive and the size of the bed is perfect for a teenage boy with a small bedroom. Very happy with this purchase. :)Read More
Sturdy and easy to assemble
This is a sturdy piece of furniture. be sure to assemble where it will be placed. once together. its not moving. The slats provide nice support. It could be higher off the ground but for a teenager it is fine.Read More
Okay but not great
Went together easily but there are a lot of parts. The issue is that the bed itself is about 6" longer than the standard mattress and if that bothers you, which it does bother me, don't buy this. It is unattractive. I also think that if I had young children sleeping on these beds I would send them back because that space looks unsafe and a good way for little ones to get their arms stuck in the slats or some other accident waiting to happen. Also, a part was missing.Read More
Would buy it again
The package arrived complete with all the pieces, including all fasteners and hardware, undamaged in two boxes. They were HEAVY. I opened the boxes and brought the pieces up the stairs one or two at a time, as I needed them, and assembled the frame. All the holes were where they were supposed to be and all the pieces lined up the way they were meant to. However, the assembly procedure is less than perfect. After all the slats are in its channel on one side, it is challenging, to say the least, to put the slats in the channel on the other side. As you would fit one slat in, another would fall out. Eventually I used duct tape to hold the slats in place in the first channel so they stayed put, while I maneuvered the other end of the slats in the other channel. Additionally, I taped a cardboard lip under the second slat channel to prevent the slats from falling down out of place as I maneuvered them into the channel and secured the end board. This problem could be eliminated if the bottom flange of the slat channels were wider so the slats would not fall out while one attempted to assemble the bed. I do wish the drawers were longer. They go just over half way into the width of the bed, not all the way. Its a shame to have that space unusable. Another design issue is the slats run the wrong way. Typically on a platform bed they would run across the width of the bed to better accommodate the weight of different areas of the sleeper, not down its length. Im sleeping (very well thank you) on a 14 thick mattress so it doesnt seem to be an issue for me. It youre using a 4 foam, you may have a different experience. Overall, not withstanding the above, Im happy with this purchase and WOULD buy it again.I wish it had been available in a 'natural' or light colored wood.Read More
very nice bed!
I was a little apprehensive since the bed is mostly made of MDF/particle wood, but once we put it together and examined all the parts, it is very nicely constructed and a very good quality. The drawers are smooth and made of pine with metal brackets. We got the bed in espresso for our teenage son; it looks great and provides lots of storage.Read More
This is a sturdy, nicely finished bed!
Here's the thing, it took my husband 4 hrs to put both beds together (we ordered 2 xl's). Its packaged well and the directions are 100% accurate, it just takes time and patience. My husband is great with these things and said it would have been quicker had he had someone to help him hold pieces together while he put it together. The drawers are quite nice. Don't attempt to assemble without the power screwdriver. I was impressed with these beds!Read More
Twin XL Platform Storage Bed
I am more than satisfied for the price and quality of this bed. I ordered it for my spare bedroom for when my teenage grandson stays over. Very sturdy and wider twin extra long bed. No need for a separate dresser because of the three spacious drawers in the platform Took my grandson and me about 3 hours to assemble. Neither of us had ever assembled something lke this before. NOTE: After the drawers are assembled and inserted and they seem not to close tight enough at one end or another adjust the bed frame. Most likely the top of the frame is not lined up exactly with the bottom of the frame. All screws must be screwed in straight or drawers won't slide easily.Read More
Lots of missing pieces!
Box arrived as scheduled, but was missing LOTS of pieces, including the drawers, front and back pieces, hardware, and INSTRUCTIONS. Had to wait days for parts department to call me back.Read More
Questions & Answers
Hello Pamela, this includes the platform bed and drawers, the mattress is not included and will need to be purchased separately. Thanks for shopping with us!
Will the boxes fit in a short bed pickup truck?
Hello little mary. Box dimensions are approximately Height: 4 Width: 20 Length: 85. Please let us know if you have any further questions.
Why did you choose this product?
It is just what I was looking for and the XL twin size will fit a small room for my tall son
I'm tall, moving to a smaller place, need a new bed with storage space.
looks, size and price
practical size for the space; clever to include the drawers
Very few options for XL twin mattresses!! Plus had storage.
Needed a twin xl platform bed without a headboard
I like the look and I'm hoping the construction is good for the storage purposes.
the length
needed twin sized beds for bigger boys, and drawers too. Not too many options available.
It was very hard to find in online stores and in some stores and the price is great!
one of few Twin Xl beds I found. need for my tall teenager! in a small space too.
I am hoping this well be the perfect bed for me in a very small bedroom!!
My son is tall and I wanted the option for the bed to grow with him and have the XL twin option in a small bedroom space.
Please clarify if there are 3 or 6 drawers. There are conflicting answers below. Also is there an easy link to the headboard and other matching pieces of furniture?
Hello drobinson018, this awesome item features three drawers. Please type in the search bar the Item # 11960813. This item number will take you the headboard. Thank you for shopping with us.
What is the size of the area under the bed with no drawers installed? Thank you.
Hello 945kitty, each drawer is 5 inches high x 23.25 inches wide x 18 inches deep. Without the drawers that space would be empty. We don't have any additional dimensions for the area underneath the bed. Thank you for shopping with us! Amanda
What is on the side opposite of the 3 drawers?
Hello azmomma3, There is actually three drawers on each side. We're sorry for the confusion. The alternate photos show the other side. I hope this helps, thanks for shopping with us.
How thick should the mattress be for this bed 6", 8" or 9" inches thick?
Hi 76nikki, there is no certain size mattress that is needed for this bed, any height size bed will work. I hope this helps, thanks for shopping with us.
Can the drawers be put on either side of the bed depending on which side is against a wall?
Thank you for contacting us pibby321. You can have the drawer on either side of the bed. The head and foot board are the same so the user just needs to turn the bed so the drawers are on the desired side. Please let me know if you have any other questions.
Does it come with a XL mattress
Hello, gizzmo88. Hope your day is going well. The mattress is sold separately. Thank you for shopping with us and please feel free to contact us again with any further questions.
What is the weight limit? I plan to use in a guest room.
Hello whiterabbit, The weight limit is 250Lbs evenly distributed. Thank you for shopping with us.
About how long does it take to put this bed together for a person without any experience assembling furniture? How hard is it to do it? Do you require any special tools?
The time it takes to put it together depends on the person. Please take some time to read first hand accounts about assembling the unit for a better idea. No special tools are required thats not already provided.
For a person without any experience, about how long does it take to assemble this bed? Do I need special tools? How hard is it to put it together?
According to the reviews of other customers who have purchased this product, the assembly process was lengthy. However, it was worth the effort because most were impressed with the end result.
What type of screws are used?
Unfortunately, we do not have that information but the product includes all hardware for assembly.
does this bed need a mattress and box spring or is just a mattress good?
This item can be used with a mattress only; you will not need a box spring.
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PHILADELPHIA, PA – Cheryll Rothery, Psy.D, ABPP, associate professor of psychology and chair of the Department of Professional Psychology and Susan McGroarty, Ph.D., ABPP, assistant professor of psychology have both earned the distinction of diplomate status (ABPP) in the field of clinical psychology by the American Board of Professional Psychology. The American Board of Professional Psychology is the primary organization for specialty board certification in psychology.
The American Board of Professional Psychology (ABPP) serves the public's need by providing oversight certifying psychologists competent to deliver high quality services in various specialty areas of psychology. Board certification (awarding of a diploma in a specialty) assures the public that specialists designated by the ABPP have successfully completed the educational, training, and experience requirements of the specialty, including an examination designed to assess the competencies required to provide quality services in that specialty.
The American Board of Professional Psychology was incorporated in 1947 with the support of the American Psychological Association. The ABPP is a unitary governing body of separately incorporated specialty examining boards which assures the establishment, implementation, and maintenance of specialty standards and examinations by its member boards.
Dr. Rothery has taught classes at the master's and doctoral level at Chestnut Hill for 14 years. A resident of Fort Washington, Pa., she received her undergraduate degree from Mount Holyoke College and her Doctor of Psychology from Rutgers University. Her scholarly interests include cross cultural therapy and supervision, women of color in therapy, racial identity formation, college counseling, clinical training and adolescent development. She is a member of the American Psychological Association, Association of Black Psychologists, Philadelphia Society of Clinical Psychologists, and the Pennsylvania Psychological Association. She has held leadership positions in local, state, and national psychology associations, most recently serving as secretary of the Pennsylvania Psychological Association (2008-2012).
Dr. McGroarty has taught courses in the School of Undergraduate Studies, the School of Graduate Studies and the doctoral program at the College for the past eight years. A resident of Moorestown, New Jersey, she received her undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees from the University of Pennsylvania. She specializes in individual child, adolescent and adult (including older adult) and family therapy. Dr. McGroarty is a Fellow of the American Academy of Clinical Psychology, and a member of American Psychological Association, New Jersey Psychological Association, and the Pennsylvania Psychology Association. She is the co-chair of NJPA Diversity Committee (2012-2013), and serves on the APA PSYClink Advisory Council.
Dr. Rothery and Dr. McGroarty join their colleague and previous chair of the Division of Professional Psychology, Joseph Micucci, Ph.D., ABPP, professor of psychology, in this accomplishment of professional distinction; Dr. Micucci earned his diplomate in clinical psychology in 2008.
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Pilot In Paraglider Crash Dies
Aircraft Takes Nosedive In Field In Schertz
SCHERTZ, Texas - An paraglider crashed Friday morning in Schertz, resulting in the death of the pilot.
David Denning, 53, of Navasota, was airlifted to University Hospital with broken ribs, a broken ankle and a bad cut on his wrist, where he later died, Schertz police said.
Denning had just taken off from Kitty Hawk Ultrafield Aircraft, when the paraglider started floundering and suddenly took a nosedive and crashed into a field behind Vestel Steel in the 17000 block of Red Iron.
"The guy just starts moving back and forth swaying, and you see him lose control," Jesse Rutherford, a witness, said. "I guess, (he) just let go because it just flew straight into the ground. It didn't even fall out of the sky. It flew straight into the ground."
The field where the crash happened was the same field where one of Osama bin Landen's brothers died in a similar crash in 1988.
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Kristina Melton, daughter of Tommy and Laurie Melton, of Odessa, exchanged vows with W. E. Tinkler of Midland, son of Walter Tinkler and Mike and Anna McBride on July 23, 2011 at 7 p.m. at the Odessa Country Club. A reception followed the ceremony at the country club.
The couple spent their honeymoon in Playa Mujeres, Mexico.
Jennifer Alvarez of Big Spring and Zachary James of Andrews together with their families, announce their engagement.
Jennifer and Zachary currently reside in Nashville, Tenn. and have planned their wedding for 5 p.m. Oct. 8, 2011 at The Courtyard in Big Spring.
Officials are one step closer in their quest to rename the local VA medical center after Big Spring's only Medal of Honor recipient.
U.S. Rep. Randy Neugebauer (R-Lubbock), announced Wednesday that his provision in the Veterans Health Care Facilities Capital Improvement Act of 2011 to rename the local VAMC after George H. O'Brien Jr. passed the House of Representatives overwhelmingly.
The vote, to rename the facility the George H. O'Brien Jr. Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, was 412-3 in favor of the measure.
A 76-year-old Big Spring man indicted in November 2009 for possession of child pornography was sentenced to more than 12 years in prison this week in an Abilene federal court.
Harvey James Pelland — who was convicted in March of two counts of possessing child pornography and five counts of receiving a visual depiction of a minor engaging in sexually explicit conduct — was sentenced to serve 151 months in prison to be followed by 10 years of probation.
The sentence was handed down by U.S. District Judge Jorge A. Solis.
The Big Spring Police Department reported the following activity between 7 a.m. Thursday and 7 a.m. today:
• JOEY EUGENE MATA, 23, of 1 Courtney Place Apt. 402, was arrested Thursday on a charge of forging/altering prescription.
• BEN TORRES GONZALES, 41, of 1200 S. Nolan, was arrested Thursday on a warrant for criminal mischief.
• JON COLE MCLEOD, 21, of 618 Tulane, was arrested Thursday on warrants for Consumption of alcohol by a minor (two counts).
• JAMEY SCOTT JOHNSON, 48, transient, was arrested Friday on a charge of disorderly conduct – noise.
A 19-year-old Howard College student was arrested Wednesday afternoon after allegedly carrying a firearm onto the campus, prompting officials to temporarily increase security at the school.
Mobey Cordell Lewis, of 506 Young, was arrested following an altercation at the college on charges of unlawfully carrying a weapon in a prohibited place and possession of marijuana (two ounces or less) in a drug-free zone.
Howard County Sheriff Stan Parker announced Wednesday the human skull found at a salvage yard in mid-December is being prepared for DNA analysis in hopes of identifying who it came from.
According to Parker, the skull was sent to the Lubbock County Medical Examiners Office shortly after its discovery in an effort to determine the cause of death and identify where — and who — it may have come from.
The Big Spring Police Department reported the following activity between 7 a.m. Wednesday and 7 a.m. today:
• MONA ALICIA SALDANA, 26, of 1400 Virginia, was arrested Wednesday on warrants for driving while license invalid (five counts), failure to appear (eight counts), failure to maintain financial responsibility and expired motor vehicle inspection certificate (three counts).
• CATARINA FRANCO, 20, of 1407 Scurry, was arrested Wednesday on charges of failure to identify and resisting arrest, search or transportation.
Lena Ellen Click Heard, 92, of Big Spring died Tuesday, Sept. 20, 2011. The family received friends from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. Wednesday at Myers & Smith Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday at Myers & Smith Chapel with Chris Heard of Moorpark, Calif., and Robert Thompson of Big Spring officiating. Burial will follow at Trinity Memorial Park.


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The end of year special before the show takes a break is filled with advice like a Christmas stocking is filled with presents.
Mark Gararway and David Hinchliffe talk about the Ashes, how to open a cricket academy including the kit that gives you the most bang-for-your-buck, and there is a great story from Garas about what he did when he returned to playing cricket after a long break.
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Matiur Rahman Chowdhury has been the host of "Frontline," a popular Bangla-language news show, for five years. Aired live three times a week, the show gained notoriety for bringing politicians, members of civil society, and journalists together to discuss current affairs. Chowdhury distinguished himself from many of his counterparts with his soft-spoken but firm demeanor as he led his guests in substantive discussion, rather than presiding over talking heads trying to drown one another out. At a time when much of the broadcast media in Bangladesh has become muted, talk shows like Chowdhury's were one of the last spaces for critical news coverage.]]>
February 27, 2015, Mumbai--Bangladeshi authorities should swiftly and thoroughly investigate the murder on Thursday of a blogger in the capital, Dhaka, and ensure the perpetrators are held to account, the Committee to Protect Journalists said today. Avijit Roy had criticized religious fundamentalism on his blog and had covered secular topics, including free expression.]]>
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It's not the fact that everyone else but the police department is getting a raise, it's that the police union was lied to during contract negotiations. They were told that NO ONE would be getting a raise in 2012 because of the tight budget. The union stepped up to the plate and did it's part to help the township out. Instead they were deceived, as usual. The old phrase, "you can't trust a politican" holds true. Everyone else, enjoy your raise that police union paid for. Yes, they got 3% pay raises for the past three years, but that was NEGOTIATED. It wasn't forced on the township administration, they agreed to it through BARGAINING. The comical left out the part about the police union taking a VOLUNTARY cut in hours (basically a pay cut) a couple of years ago to help the township out. Has everyone forgot about that? Bitter, maybe. Our elected officals chose the profession they are in-as is pointed out to the police by everyone. Your job security is ballot box. Do a good job, you keep it.
I'm a union member. My job is not secure and I pay almost half of my health and pension premiums. (I also consider myself a conservative) Be carefull before you lump all union members as liberals, communists, anarchists, etc. I agree with the comment that we depend on the government to do too much for us. It's the government that got us into this mess! It's up to US-the U.S. people-not the government, to turn this country around. We need to to quit blaming everyone else for our problems and look at how WE can fix things!!! Our founding fathers are turning over in their graves right now!!! NUT UP OR SHUT UP AMERICA
Mr. Hass-I agree, the man was a psychopath. People need to stop making excuses and take responsibility for their actions, instead of blaming others. I do, though, sense some hostility towards law enforcement from you. The press is always quick to point out the short-comings of an officer or department when they screw up. It's nice to see the law enforcement community get the recognition due them. Yes, it is their job, but they still deserve a pat on the back for a job well-done!!! Mr. Libertarian, what would our society be like if we didn't have laws and people to enforce them?
"Thou shall not kill". Now he has to answer to the highest authority.
"Thou shall not kill". Now he has to answer to the highest authority.
Don't you know, the police are his parents. They seem to be the ones called when parents can't handle their children. "My son won't go to school, so I'm going to call the police." BE A PARENT!!!
A politician that is keeping his campaign promises, and people are upset? Unbelieveable!
What would Jesus Do?
Of course, The Chronicle failed to mention, AGAIN, that the officers had already taken a 3% pay cut. Please report the WHOLE story!
People need to quit blaming the democrats or republicans for our problems. They were both in power and both made the decisions that got us into this mess. They are equally to blame. As for Gov. Snyder, why are people so upset with him? He's the first person that kept his campaign promises. He said what he was going to do if he was elected, and he's now trying to do it!!! We are long overdue for an overhaul. Give the man a chance.
Well said, Disco.
LOL!!! Kate308-the most hated department in the state? I haven't heard that one. Hmm......I've found the only people that hate the police are those that have been arrested. Troopers are the most courteous, professional officers around. Just because the audio is malfunctioning, doesn't mean it's a cover-up!
He's not only a great chief, but also a great person. He was always there to lend his advise, or just listen. His wit and wisdom will be sorely missed. Sue was more than just an "administrative assistant". She was friend and never afraid to help someone out. Both of them will be missed greatly. It is indeed a sad day in Muskegon Township when they leave.
TaurusPinkley- I agree. everyone does have the right to voice their opinion. What is missing today, is a lack of courtesy and respect. There is a time and a place to voice your opinion.
You've obviously had a bad contact with the police. Just think if we actually didn't have law enforcement around? What kind of mayhem would there be then? Too many people don't think before they speak.
SIMPLY AMAZING!!! We finally have a politician who is keeping his campaign promises. And everyone is up in arms over it. I guess some people didn't pay that close attention to what Gov. Snyder was saying during the election? He promised to cut spending, make government more lean and efficient and create an economic atmosphere in this state so businesses can create jobs and florish. For our economy to work, BUSINESS has to create jobs, NOT GOVERNMENT. It is obvious that the people complaining, weren't the ones that voted for Snyder. Well the rest of us, THE SILENT MAJORITY, did. If you don't like what Snyder is doing, leave. Otherwise, quit whining and help make this state great again. We got ourselves in this mess with the years of greed and spending, now it's time we take our lumps and move on. GOD BLESS AMERICA AND MICHIGAN!!!
I'm surprised that the conspiracy theorists haven't piped up yet -- The earthquake and sunami were really a nuclear blast caused by the North Koreans, blah, blah, blah...................... This country has lost it's common sense!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Consolidation is a good idea, but for it to be efficient and cost-saving, it will take up to 20 years. Indianapolis IN consolidated years ago, and are just now starting to see the benefits. I've noticed that patience is not a virtue with Muskegon area people!!!
Mr. "spirit", have you ever been unemployed? Or had a job that was on the lower end of the pay scale? Have you tried looking for a job lately? It is definately an employer's market. They can pick and choose who they want to hire, mainly those that have experience in a particular. How can you get experience if no one will hire you?
Raising a family these days is difficult, to say the least. Wages are not what they used to be, yet the cost of living keeps going up. Along with wanting to lower wages, why not lower prices too? Democrats & Republicans that vote to extend unemployment benefits are NOT socialists, they're AMERICANS helping AMERICANS. I am a firm believer in the American Dream and working for something, but for too long, we have helped the rest of the world. It's time to help our own. Those people that lost their jobs because of the recession, should not be punished.
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Comment Re:Work and fun (Score 1) 1880 1880
CMYK is pretty important to people that actually send jobs to printers for flyers, brochures, marketing materials, etc.
True, but if you are doing that, then you are probably, well, making money from Photoshop, like the previous poster said.
There seems to be this strange mindset with the Gimp developer community that RGB is the only game in town
It's not so much that as it is that there are issues with licensing and patents, especially regarding Pantone.
Glad to see you agree; GIMP isn't a replacement for Photoshop, it's a replacement for Elements.
The problem is that people use Photoshop, a complete and mature set of editing tools designed for people who know what a wratten number is (which is why I've never needed a photoshop class/book, though I've no doubt I would benefit from one), often used at levels between Elements and MS Paint. And that is the user the GIMP developers code for. And the reason otherwise bright people claim that GIMP is a replacement for Photoshop; they conflate poor use of software with the software itself.
There are pieces in my (well, one) fine art portfolio that one simply can't make in GIMP. Claiming that it's "limitless" (not directed at parent - he sounds like he knows what he's talking about) is intellectually dishonest. I would love real competition for Adobe, but alas.
Comment Re:Answers Explained (Score 1) 543 543
I don't think you realize how demanding certain tasks are - my Photoshop CS5 process is usually idling at 15GB. I actually put some composited art pieces on the backburner because they simply weren't possible, even with working with collapsed layer copies - the free transforms necessary to do certain stitchess (often freehand because I often value human perception over "properly" corrected edge convergence) simply caused CS5x64 to die in seconds on my i7/6GB setup. 24GB - and give me 240, I'll use it - was the difference between having something in my head and something complete. And that was merely 10,500x3,700/16-bit but was made of 15 (20+MP/16-bit) images selectively mixed plus an hour or two of clone painting. True story: when I installed Adobe Lightroom 3 (an image colection manager) I realized that it switched the "Open in Photoshop" link to the 32 bit version... after I simply tried to open a flattened, preprint image four or five times and failed with RAM errors. I had just moved up from 6GB, so I was still used to seeing those errors, so I sat there reclicking a few times like an idiot... before it clicked.
An 80MP back only costs $30,000 - as a capital cost for fashion and product photography, that's nothing. 165MB a shot. Some people put these on large format cameras and slide them across a frame taking 20+ images to recombine later.
Film scans are huge, especially when oversampled for archival purposes. Scans are not done in black and white, and may have a 4th (RGB+IR) channel. Migrant Mother and the rest of Lange's WPA work? 4x5 (inches). Most of Ansel Adams? 8x10. At a recent camera industry show, one custom large format camera maker described a recent commission to build a 20x24 vacuum back (to prevent film from buckling, making an irregularly curved imaging plane). When I asked why (emulsion coated) glass plates weren't used (like they were in astrophotography for decades after they were "obsolete" to maintain critical even field sharpness) he answered - it doesn't scan well. I can only image that guy's headaches.
Imaging is everywhere, and the nominal file sizes are just the start - transforms and layers start multiplying sizes very quickly. Why shouldn't a doctor be able to pull a 10,000 slice axial scan and compare it to not only that patient's previous 20 scans (say 5 years, every three months) but the historical scans of 50 other patients, perhaps scaled and superimposed. Might not be rigorous enough for a study, but back of the envelope experiments lead to the sometimes pivotal "huh, that's funny" moments. Sometimes you need a big envelope.
In turn, imaging is just a specialized case of sampling, and that is present in just about every industry job that requires book learning. Of all people, shouldn't computer industry (dev and admin alike) people be able to think (in terms of use cases and) of uses cases other than: mom, secretary =2GB, server =16GB+? The list above (and I don't mean to pick on you; rather industry myopia) boils down to age and size of data consuming device, a nod to "high end workstations," and servers. That reads like PC Magazine, c. 1990. Well, workstations have outstripped the needs of most servers long ago - servers get virtualized into a reduced number of machines/cpus, while workstations, once they run out of space for more cpus/gpus/asics start getting expanded into clusters, then renderfarms. I understand how this can be nipicked, but my point is, intensive endusers -those in information creation and manipulation- are not just a massive GFLOPS long tail, but that quantity can be a qualitative change for these users that leads to new modes of thinking. It's one thing to run up against a memory limit; it's another to add extra dimentionality to your techniques because "your brain is now bigger." Thing is, when the tool user isn't the tool maker, these unseen limits may not be perceived as such - they dont realize what they need.
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Comment VERY interesting study in linguistics (Score 0) 31 31
(F.Y.I - In reality, I seriously object to experimenting on children this way. It is really interesting though.)
Comment Re:or we start treating it like a war (Score 3, Insightful) 627 627
or we start treating it like a war
instead of a police action
It would be a lot easier to treat what is going on in Iraq or Afghanistan like a war instead of a police action if they were actions conducted between states with distinct geographic bases rather than an efforts to suppress the elements of populations which are dissatisfied to the point of violence with the regimes established over the regions in which those populations exists.
I doubt we could have won WW2 under the rules we use now
Yes, its generally difficult to win an interstate war if you treat it as a counterinsurgency action. Of course, the reverse is also true. Applying the methods used to win WW2 to the operations in Afghanistan or Iraq wouldn't end the insurgency in either place.
Comment Re:Don't forget Paint.NET (Score 1) 900 900
...AND it would promote the
.NET platform to a wider audience who might then be more willing to try other .NET apps after having a good experience with Paint.NET.
If they know what that means. Everybody that I tell about the software is intially confused.
Me: "It's called Paint.NET."
Them: "Oh, so www..."
Me: "No, sorry, it's not a website. It's a program you install."
Them: "What?"
Me: "It's built on a thing called the
Them: "Oh."
Me: "But it's really good!"
Comment Best Plan Ever? (Score 2, Insightful) 235 235
How about I develop a game that caters EXACTLY what the Chinese government would like, and then they use their overpowered censorship and propoganda to promote it and only it...
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Comment GIMP's stupid name (Score 5, Insightful) 900 900
GIMP isn't ready for serious users because its called GIMP.
I'm not familiar with the negative association you mention, but I do have a negative association with the word "Gimp": it's slang for a crippled person. Just what I need: software that hobbles along!
One thing that Linux seriously needs to get over is the need to name everything with acronyms. Mozilla didn't call their browser the Standard Link-browsing Universal Gui, because SLUG is a horrible name for a browser. And GIMP is a horrible name for... well, anything.
Then the icon is this crazed badger or something. I'm confused from the get-go.
The complete lack of marketing savvy is one thing that gives Linux the "not ready for prime time" public image. At least Ubuntu makes software that doesn't scare people.
Comment Re:Where does this leave GIMP? (Score 1) 900 900
Comment Re:Shiny things? (Score 3, Informative) 627 627
That won't work. The problem starts at step 2. If the top layer isn't reflective, then as it "boils away" it will convert incoming energy from the laser into heat efficiently enough to destroy any reflective layer that might be under it.
Even if that weren't the case, you'd still have a problem at step 3, because your reflective surface will still absorb too much energy. An expensive mirror that's new, clean, and in perfect condition would still absorb 5% of the energy hitting it in lab conditions. In the air, in combat conditions, coated with goo from the stealth paint that just got burned off of it, the reflective layer wouldn't last even a measurable fraction of a second.


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In 2005 the majority of European national association football (soccer) teams were concerned with qualifying matches for the 2006 Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) World Cup finals to be held in Germany. The first European country to qualify was Ukraine, coached by Oleg Blokhin (who held the Soviet Union record of 112 international appearances as a player). The standout on Ukraine's team was AC Milan striker Andriy Shevchenko, the 2004 European Footballer of the Year.
As a prelude to those finals, Germany staged the seventh FIFA Confederations Cup in June, featuring the champions of the five geographic areas covered by the world governing body, both European and South American champions, and the hosts. The final game in Frankfurt was a South American duel, with Brazil comfortably defeating Argentina 4–1.
In contrast, the Union des Associations Européennes de Football (UEFA) Champions League final on May 25 at Atatürk Olympic Stadium in Istanbul proved to be one of the most dramatic matches in the competition's 50-year history. AC Milan, in its 10th final, faced England's Liverpool FC, which had last appeared at this level in the 1985 European cup final at Heysel Stadium in Brussels, where 39 fans died and more than 400 were injured. Liverpool had reached the 2005 final by eliminating the favourite, Chelsea FC, in the semifinal.
In Istanbul the Italian team took the lead after just 53 seconds. Andrea Pirlo's free kick reached the veteran Milan defender, Paolo Maldini, playing in his 149th European cup game, who scored with a shot that bounced down to deceive Liverpool's Polish goalkeeper, Jerzy Dudek. In the 39th minute Brazilian Ricardo Izecson Santos Leite (known as Kaká) combined with Shevchenko to provide the second goal for Argentine striker Hernán Crespo from close range. Five minutes later the enterprising Kaká again carved out the opening for Crespo to score and give Milan a 3–0 lead.
At halftime Liverpool coach Rafael Benítez was forced into a tactical rethink in view of the team's parlous position, and in a sensational five-minute period in the second half, the English team leveled the game at 3–3. After 54 minutes John Arne Riise crossed the ball from the left, and Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard headed it in. Liverpool pressed forward, and within two minutes Vladimir Smicer hit a long shot that Milan's Brazilian goalkeeper Nélson de Jesús Silva (Dida) could only help into his own net. In noticeable disarray Milan conceded the equalizer in the 59th minute from the penalty spot. Gerrard was balked by Gennaro Gattuso, and though Xabi Alonso's kick was saved by Dida, the Liverpool player scored from the rebound.
It was only in overtime that stunned Milan coach Carlos Ancelotti was able to regroup his players. The turning point of the match came in the 117th minute, when Dudek brilliantly parried two close-range shots from Shevchenko. The initiative remained with Liverpool, however, and in the penalty shoot-out that followed, the Milan players appeared distinctly unnerved by the dancing tactics of Dudek, who saved shots from Pirlo and Shevchenko as Liverpool won 3–2 on penalties.
In the UEFA Cup final on May 18, Sporting Lisbon had home-ground advantage in its own José Avalade Stadium against CSKA Moscow and scored first after 28 minutes through a drive by Brazilian Rogério Fidelis Régis. The Portuguese team held the lead until the 57th minute, when Aleksey Berezutsky equalized the score from a free kick taken by Daniel Carvalho of Brazil. In the 66th minute another Carvalho free kick set up CSKA's Yury Zhirkov to make it 2–1. Fifteen minutes before the end, Vagner Love, CSKA's other Brazilian player, scored a third goal after Carvalho had sprinted down the flank before finding his colleague in a scoring position. CSKA, which was sponsored in part by a company held by Roman Abramovich (Chelsea's Russian oil-billionaire owner), became the first Russian team to win a European final.
There was even more satisfaction for Abramovich; his personal wealth and the shrewd leadership of Portuguese coach José Mourinho provided the dual incentive for Chelsea, celebrating the club's centenary year, to achieve its first English championship title in half a century. Chelsea also won the League Cup and set several Premier League records: 29 wins, fewest goals conceded (15), and 25 shutouts. Of the 30 cosmopolitan players called upon, 22 were full international players. The leading goal scorer in England was Thierry Henry of Arsenal with 25 goals; he tied with Uruguayan Diego Forlán, who was traded to the Spanish club Villarreal by Manchester United after he failed to gain a regular starting place with the Old Trafford club.
Manchester United was itself taken over by American tycoon Malcolm Glazer and his family, who acquired ownership of Manchester United PLC for £790 million (about $1.4 billion). It was not an entirely popular move among many fans, and a minor breakaway club, to be called FC United, was formed in protest. At the other end of the financial spectrum, Germany's Borussia Dortmund had a debt of €135 million (about $160 million), but a restructuring saved it from bankruptcy.
The English Premier League claimed the top spot as a spectator attraction, with attendance of 12.88 million people during 2004–05, in front of the German Bundesliga with 11.57 million and the Spanish La Liga with 10.92 million. Surprisingly, in fourth place ahead of Italy's Serie A was the English Football League's newly designated Championship—effectively the second division in the country—which drew 9.8 million and pressed for entry into the UEFA Intertoto Cup.
Problems for Italy remained after Roma had to play Champions League matches behind closed doors when Swedish referee Anders Frisk was hit by a cigarette lighter thrown from the crowd. The quarterfinal between Internazionale and AC Milan was abandoned because of fan violence. This resulted in a similar ban and fine for Internazionale. During the 2004–05 season, 335 arrests were made in Italy resulting from some 231 incidents. In addition, Genoa was relegated from Serie A to Serie C1 after a match-fixing scandal. Italian referee Pierluigi Collina was allowed to continue after the retirement age of 45 but resigned when he felt a car sponsorship deal created a conflict of interest for him. Bribery and match-fixing as a consequence of betting scams also came to light in Germany, where referee Robert Hoyzer was among numerous people implicated. Portugal had similar concerns.
Though some progress had been made in the fight against racism, an upsurge of fascist and racist behaviour at matches in Romania alarmed the UEFA, which could sanction only its own competitions and not domestic games. Bulgaria also had problems, and Spain experienced some disturbing outbreaks, with even national coach Luis Aragones fined for remarks he made concerning Arsenal's Henry, a black French international player.
In France, where Lyon won its fourth successive championship, Guy Roux, the 66-year-old coach of Auxerre, retired after 44 years with the club following its Cup final victory. A record three-year television deal was struck in France when Canal Plus agreed to pay €600 million ($793 million) annually. Partizan Belgrade of Serbia and Montenegro, which had 25 wins and 5 draws, was the sole champion in Europe to remain unbeaten in League matches. League and Cup double winners were Brøndby (in Denmark), Levadia Tallinn (Estonia), HB Torshavn (Faeroes), Bayern Munich (Germany), Olympiakos (Greece), PSV Eindhoven (Holland), and FBK Kaunas (Lithuania). In Scotland, Rangers won its 51st championship and the League Cup.
The sport responded generously to the tsunami tragedy in late 2004, with donations from various organizations. FIFA pledged $2 million, and a world all-stars match held in Barcelona on February 15 was earmarked as another fund-raiser. FIFA was at odds with the World Anti-Doping Agency, however, and refused to observe the agency's code, preferring individual case assessment rather than blanket sentencing.
European football lost one of its greats with the death in November of former Manchester United and Northern Ireland player George Best.


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No matter how whimsical their characters are programmed to look, local computer game developers are setting their sights on the international market and proving a career in their field is far from child's play.
Some of the nation's top developers met on Saturday during the Game Developer Gathering at the Multimedia State University in Tangerang. And while the conference may have lacked the vibrant devotion typical at cosplay or anime conventions — it seemed only two people dressed up in computer game character gear — it had an air of something brewing.
In the convention hall, gaming fans and developers crowded around demonstration tables to catch a glimpse of the latest creations. The walls were decorated with posters and banners advertising different games, while the packed media area promised mainstream coverage.
"It's almost shocking to see the talent here," said Budi Khunda, a gaming enthusiast on his first trip to a local gaming convention. "I don't think most Indonesians know that games of this quality are being made here. I certainly didn't."
Some developers also displayed non-computer games, showing a close relation between modern gaming and classic forbearers such as Dungeons & Dragons, whose tactical play has influenced today's computer role-playing games.
The conference featured a mix of games, from role-playing and action-adventure to those reminiscent of simpler Flash games, such as the Angry Birds franchise, that can be played on smartphones and iPads.
For the most part, the games drew inspiration from American and Japanese games, with gory fantasy titles such as "Days 2 Die," "Crimson Hell" and "Luminant Phantasia."
Among the companies taking part were Agate Studio, Chowdown Games, Joyverter and Toge Productions. Many of them were founded by old friends who shared lifelong passions for gaming and little, if any, aspiration for commercial success. The company founders at the conference said while their field was still developing, they saw potential on the horizon and were looking to expand their enterprises.
"Events like this act as a connecting door between our local gaming industry and its international counterparts," said Ronald Widjaja, a representative from the Joyverter Entertainment team who was at the event to promote the team's latest game, a fantasy adventure called "Faunia Rancher."
While the games were mostly basic, it seemed many could soon rival some of the world's best-selling games because local developers are moving away from entry-level, Flash-based games. Instead, they are turning to engines, such as the Unity and Unreal engines, that have been used to create games for Microsoft Xbox 360 and Sony PlayStation.
Local gaming conventions, Ronald said, would one day give their international counterparts a run for their money.
"These kinds of events are opportunities for us, developers, to become gaming evangelists," he said. "We can spread the word of local gaming to the mainstream, in particular to students as potential developers, to let them know the industry is a promising one."
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Recipe by Jay Peaslee
"Squash and zucchini wrapped in a foil package on the grill. Great when served with steak."
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zucchini, halved lengthwise and cut in 1/4 inch slices
summer squash, thinly sliced
3/4 cup
1 tablespoon
2 tablespoons
ground black pepper
2 tablespoons
garlic powder
I would give it five stars after my personal modifications...if you want your vegetables to still be 'tender-crisp' or simply have some firmer texture but still have the 'bitterness' cooked out, then cut the slices thicker or lengthwise. I do not use butter...rather I toss my veggies in olive oil and toss in some slices onions, minced garlic, and diced tomatoes. I also sprinkle some sea salt and black pepper over everything and then wrap it all up in the foil and throw on my griddle/grill on the stovetop (too cold for grilling right now). About 20 minutes...perfect side dish!
The measurements of tablespoons just didn't sound right to me so I used teaspoons of spices and it came out very good. I will make this again adding mushrooms, onion, and red bell peppers.
95 Ratings
Very good for my Weight Watchers plan! I omitted the butter though (3/4 cup, wow that's a lot) and used I Can't Believe It's Not Butter spray. I added minced garlic, chopped onion, green peppers, and italian seasoning. Followed the advice on reducing the salt/pepper and it was delicious!
This was a pretty good recipe ofcourse I tinkered with it and added some stuff to it like chopped garlic, tomatoes, and chopped green onions and it was superb. The whole family loved it even my little ones who are picky. Thanks, sonya
I followed the recipe exactly except put mine in a 350 oven for 15 minutes. very good!!!
I added some julienned carrots to this vegetable dish. Instead of grilling, I opted to make the veggies by steaming instead of grilling in all the butter. I left out the black pepper and garlic powder, choosing instead to saute some minced garlic in about 1 Tbsp of butter, and drizzled it on top of the veggies, followed by a sprinkling of freshly grated parmesan cheese.
This was good, but when I started making it I thought the amounts of butter and seasonings was WAY too much, so I cut those amounts in half and it was STILL too much! Next time I'll try cutting it down to 1/2 stick of butter and a teaspoon each of salt, pepper and garlic powder and it should be really good.
This was yummy. I cut down on the butter and added fresh red onions to the mix. I eyeballed the suggested seasonings and in addition added some Italian seasonings. This recipe turned out great.
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Grilled Zucchini and Squash
Serving Size: 1/6 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 6
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 234
Calories from Fat: 210
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Could you suggest a very good SSD ??
I am planning to spent around 200£... wouldn't mind to spent a few more for a better (which worth's it)
So, any suggestions?
Could you suggest a very good SSD ??
I am planning to spent around 200£... wouldn't mind to spent a few more for a better (which worth's it)
So, any suggestions?
Nearly everyone on this forum is a fan of the Crucial M4. They're highly recommended.
Agreed. <£200 it's hard to argue against this : http://www.aria.co.uk/SuperSpecials/...roductId=49441
Sorry guys,
apparently I am missing something...
Why do you suggest SSD's with 415-260 read-write?? I have seen SSD's with 550-500 read-write on the same price (120GB) though...
Is there something I don't get with SSD's????
Thanks for your replies
Most manufacturers quote speeds for "compressable data" which don't necessarily reflect real world speeds.
Crucial quote real world
The one I described was Corsair.. thought they were good...
In that case the one you suggested seems very good.. plus the 256GB
What is IOPS?
iops - number of operations (reads/writes) per second.
throughput is measured in MB/s for large file transfers
iops gives a measure of how fast very random access for very small files is.
as above dude the M4 all the way, bought one myself and not looked back
The Mushkin drives look very nice as well. The Mushkin Chronos 240GB SSD is under £200 and looks like a steal to me
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The general consensus around the forums I'm on is that the M4 represents a good all round buy in terms of performance, reliability and longevity but I don't think there will be a great deal between similarly priced drives in real world applications. I bought a 128GB M4 and the difference from a mechanical drive is amazing, made my fairly tired PC much more pleasant to use.


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Welcome to Cherry Hill Elementary School in Mission, British Columbia, Canada. Mission is in the Fraser River Valley about an hour from Vancouver BC. We are a full service school offering grades K to 6. Our school is an inclusive school with a diverse population. We offer a strong academic program combined with fine arts and athletics for all students.
The Mission School District International Student Program is currently looking for nurturing host families to provide a welcoming "home away from home" for our visiting elementary and secondary students. These paid positions are a wonderful opportunity to share your heart and your home as well as our great Canadian culture with young visitors from around the world. Student placements range from 2 weeks to 2 years or more.
We invite you to complete our On-line Application Form to become a host family and be a part of our exciting International Student program. Please complete all 5 sections of the On-line Application Form and we will be happy to contact you for a follow up home visit.
Go to: http://international.mpsd.ca; Homestay; New Host Families; Click On-line Application Form.
For more information, please call the International Program Office: 604-826-6286 Ex. 3336
This is a Ministry of Education website for Anonymous & Confidential Student reporting of bullying. Please click on "Links" above to access the weblink (http://www.erasebullying.ca/). Click on the right side, middle of the home page on "Reporting Tool" to make a report.
Last year it was time for our school to begin to perform a regular review of the school codes of conduct and citizenship. We put together a draft of some revisions and submitted it to PAC for consideration and advice. As the new year begins staff and student leaders will be asked again to go over the proposals and offer their advice on the proposed changes. A draft of the revisions was sent home in our last October newsletter. The proposed revisions can be accessed through the links below. The draft revisions should be reviewed by PAC in September or early October and the final revisions ready for confirmation by October or November's PAC meetings.
Draft proposed revisions of the school code of conduct
Cherry Hill Elementary
32557 Best Avenue
Mission, BC, Canada
Tel: 604 826 9239
Fax: 604 826 5197
September 2 School Opens, First Day of School (AM only, Classes dismissed at 11:00)
September 18 Meet The Teacher 5pm
September 19 Non Instructional Day
October 13 Thanksgiving
October 24 Provincial Professional Development Day
October 28 Books for Bedtime 6-7pm
October 29 Student Photos
November 10 Remembrance Day Assembly and Spirit Day 9:00 am
November 11 Remembrance Day (No School)
November 13 Grade 6 Vaccinations
November 14 Photo retakes
November 21 1/2 Day Assessment/Evaluation-Dismiss at 11am
November 25 - Photo RETAKE orders due back to the office by 3:00 pm.
December 1 Report Cards home to parents
December 2nd, 3rd and 4th Parent/Teacher Conferences
December 5 No School
December 11 Christmas Concert 1 pm and 6 pm
December 19 Last day of school before Winter Vacation
January 5 School Reopens
February 9 Family Day
February 11 Books for Bedtime (6:00 pm)
February 13 District Professional Development Day
February 27 1/2 Day Assessment/Evaluation Dismiss at 11am
March 9 Report Cards home to parents
March 10-12 Parent/Teacher Conferences
March 13 No School
March 16-20 SPRING BREAK
March 23 School Reopens
April 3 Good Friday
April 6 Easter Monday
May 5 CLASS PHOTO Day
May 7 District Track & Field at A. McMahon Elementary (Grades 5/6)
May 8 District Track & Field at A. McMahon Elementary (Grade 4)
May 11 Jump Rope for Heart Assembly
May 12 "Earth Rangers" presentation
May 14 Life Touch Individual Photos
May 15 Non Instructional Day
May 18 Victoria Day
May 22 Passion Fair in the Gymnasium
May 29 Jump Rope For Heart event
June 4 Sports Day
June 25 Last Day of School for Students
June 26 Administrative Day


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What is ear itching?
Ear itching is a tickling, irritating sensation accompanied by the persistent need to scratch your ear. Redness, swelling, soreness, flaking and scarring may occur in the area of itchiness. The medical term for itchiness is pruritus. Although scratching may temporarily relieve your symptoms, it can cause more irritation or lead to an infection. With most cases of itching, it is best to refrain from scratching and leave the area alone to heal.
Learn More About Ear Itching
Itching can be a symptom of ear infection. A common ear infection is otitis externa, commonly known as swimmer's ear, which can occur when moisture remains in the ear after swimming or other exposure to water. Other possible causes of ear itching include insect bites, contact allergies, and trauma. Wounds that are healing often start to itch as a sign of improvement. Chickenpox, an extremely common childhood illness, is accompanied by red, oozing blisters that cause intense itching. Eczema, contact dermatitis, scabies, and ringworm are other sources of itching.
Itching that is sudden, severe or unusual should be evaluated by your health care provider. Itching caused by a serious food allergy can come on rapidly, with a strong need to scratch. This type of itching may be symptomatic of a serious anaphylactic reaction, which impairs breathing; causes swelling, fainting and vomiting; and is considered a medical emergency.
Sudden itching can be a sign of anaphylaxis, a severe, life-threatening allergic reaction to a food, chemical, or insect sting. Seek immediate medical care (call 911) if ear itching is accompanied by serious symptoms that include swelling of the face or constriction of the throat, difficulty breathing, fainting, or a change in level of consciousness or alertness.
What other symptoms might occur with ear itching?
Ear itching may be accompanied by other symptoms, depending on the underlying disease, disorder or condition. Certain conditions that cause ear itching may also involve other body systems.
Related localized symptoms that may occur along with ear itchingEar itching may be accompanied by other localized symptoms including:
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June 27, 2005
Freshmen Students Invited to RSU 'Summer Saturday' July 9
Freshmen who have gained admission or enrolled for the fall semester at Rogers State University are invited to attend "Summer Saturday" on July 9 at the RSU campus in Claremore.
"Summer Saturday" is designed to help new freshmen complete all preparations for attending RSU in the fall. The half-day event will begin at 8:30 a.m. in the Student Union.
Students will be able to meet faculty members, receive academic advising, select and enroll in classes, get their RSU photo identification card and complete all paperwork required for the fall semester, at one convenient time and location.
If students have not applied for financial aid or scholarships, they will be able to meet with financial aid counselors and complete the application process. In addition, students can set up easy tuition payment plans at the event.
Students also can buy their required books at the RSU Bookstore and receive information about student organizations, including the newly established fraternity and sorority, by visiting booths staffed by student representatives in the Student Union.
Students may need to receive certain immunizations according to state law. Health information and immunizations will be provided at "Summer Saturday" by the RSU Student Health Center.
Those who have already completed preparations for the fall semester may take a tour of the campus and locate their classes. Parents and families are invited to attend. Refreshments will be served.
To register for "Summer Saturday," or to receive further information, call Laura Pollard at the RSU Enrollment Center at (918) 343-7751 or 1-800-256-7511, or send an email to email@example.com.


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Peterson. Please feel free to comment on this poem. However, please remember, PoetrySoup is a place of encouragement and growth.
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Mark Peterson
Would I could recall and savor
the striking moment
I came to know of mountains.
Not lowland's timid rolling hills,
adorned with scant veneer
of weeds, cement and green-grass lawns,
but lofty pinnacles that scratch the sky
with unyielding granite,
against whose might
the setting sun itself does daily yield—
Its bluster damned in mute dismay.
Yet there faintly linger,
among the tangled ganglia
of my mind, images and feelings…
of summits gained, and all the world below,
that I might behold
unforgettable things,
which mountains
have no need to remember.


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African rift valleys were formed by the separation of tectonic plates. Water flows down to the valley floors, creating rivers and lakes.
Dr. John Shea demonstrates the two main principles in the study of rock layers: superposition and association.
The disappearance of the dinosaurs at the end of the Cretaceous period posed one of the greatest, long-standing scientific mysteries. This three-act film tells the story of the extraordinary detective work that solved it.
The following classroom-ready resources complement The Day the Mesozoic Died, which tells the story of the extraordinary detective work that led to the stunning discovery that an asteroid struck Earth 66 million years ago, triggering a mass extinction of animals, plants and even...
A short article by Dr. Sean B. Carroll detailing the discoveries covered in the film The Day The Mesozoic Died.
A lesson in which students analyze the chemical data that led researchers to conclude that the K-T boundary layer contained an extraordinary concentration of iridium.
A lesson in which students read a passage and answer questions about the information presented, testing their non-fiction reading comprehension.
A worksheet in which students calculate how much iridium was released, and eventually deposited all over the Earth, by the impact of the asteroid that caused the K-T extinction.
A hands-on activity in which students see first-hand the difference in foraminifera fossils below and above the K-T boundary.
A worksheet in which students write down the evidence that led to the discovery that an asteroid struck Earth about 66 million years ago, causing a mass extinction.
EarthViewer was designed as an interactive learning tool. Download the PDF linked in the right hand column for some ideas on how to use the app in your class, or click on the EarthViewer link to find out more about the app.
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A poster from the 2012 Holiday Lectures on Science, Changing Planet: Past, Present, Future. It illustrates how the Earth has evolved over the past 4.6 billion years, and highlights how that evolution influences biological evolution.
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Microbes have been the dominant life form throughout Earth's history. Eukaryotes and animals evolved only after microbes evolved oxygen-generating photosynthesis.
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Sites: 50 | Latest Rate: $13.00 | 2 Reviews
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We love this park. Rate reflects state resident & ADA Discount. Our one and only complaint is that it's difficult to back into the disabled site because of the posts in the ground outside the bathroom/shower building. The rangers were all very friendly and helpful, yet not over intrusive. We took a nice class with one ranger on "What Trees Tell Us" and found it very informative. We can't wait to stay here again and would recommend it to anyone! - ColesCruising
Visited park in 40' motorhome. Very nice & clean. Back-in sites only--limited site selection for big rigs. Some sites are paved, some are gravel. All have table, bbq & fire ring. Trees trimmed very well. 3 tent sites are separated from rv campground which has 27 sites. View of lake is limited to only a few sites. Boat launch. Staff was friendly & helpful. - Motorhome Madness


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'Trouble With the Curve' and more
A guide to movies from a family perspective:
"Trouble With the Curve"
-- Rated: PG-13.
-- Suitable for: Mature tweens and above.
-- What you should know: Clint Eastwood plays a baseball scout whose failing eyesight prompts his lawyer-daughter (Amy Adams) to join him on the road as he watches a hotshot high-school player. Justin Timberlake is a rival scout.
-- Language: One F-word, a dozen uses of profanity and a liberal sprinkling of milder four-letter words.
-- Sexual situations and nudity: Kisses exchanged after a couple strip to their underwear and go swimming.
-- Violence/scary situations: A doctor tells Eastwood's character he may have macular degeneration or glaucoma and he needs to see a specialist. The elderly scout, who doesn't take well to objects that suddenly appear in his path, overreacts to a stranger mildly flirting with his daughter and throws him up against a wall and threatens him with a beer bottle. A car accident lands someone in the emergency room, and there is talk about the death of the older scout's wife many years earlier and a recollection about a disturbing encounter involving a child.
-- Alcohol and drug use: A couple of scenes are set in a bar and characters are seen drinking beer, wine and hard liquor.
"Premium Rush"
-- Rated: PG-13.
-- Suitable for: Teens and above.
-- What you should know: Joseph Gordon-Levitt plays a bicycle courier in New York who risks life and limb to deliver an envelope across Manhattan during rush hour. Cast also includes Michael Shannon as a villain determined to get that envelope away from him.
-- Language: One F-word, nearly a dozen and a half uses of profanity and a steady stream of the s-word, in particular.
-- Sexual situations and nudity: Nothing more than some kisses.
-- Violence/scary situations: A man who is beaten dies, another is shot to death and one clatters to the ground after colliding with a taxi on his bicycle. Much of the bike riding is mildly or highly dangerous, whether it's with or against traffic, part of a perilous chase or simply imagined. A child's fate is tied to actions thousands of miles away, threats are issued over gambling debts, and punches and kicks take their physical toll.
-- Alcohol and drug use: A couple of scenes are set in a bar where patrons imbibe freely, and someone cracks open a beer near the end of a workday.
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