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Emeryville, CA—Qatar National Library (QNL) has entered into an exclusive partnership with U.S. company Innovative Interfaces to help translate Innovative products into Arabic, including the Millennium ILS, Sierra Services Platform, Encore discovery solution, and Content Pro digital asset management system.
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Qatar Foundation is an independent, private, not-for-profit, chartered organization founded in 1995 by decree of His Highness Sheikh Hamad Bin Khalifa Al-Thani, Amir of the State of Qatar. The aim of Qatar Foundation is to support centers of excellence that develop peoples' abilities through investments in human capital, innovative technology, state-of-the-art facilities, and partnerships with elite organizations, thus raising the competency of people and the quality of life.

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This course provides an overview of modeling, animating, and rendering 3D graphics in the open-source software Blender 2.6. Beginning with a tour of the Blender interface, author George Maestri shows how to create and edit basic objects, work with modifiers and subdivision surfaces, and apply materials and textures. The course also demonstrates lighting 3D scenes, setting up and using cameras, animating objects, and assembling basic character rigs.
Now let's take a look at the last lamp in Blender, and that's the Sun lamp. And this creates a good approximation of sun, and it can also add in sky as well. So let's go ahead and add in a Lamp > Sun. Now the Sun lamp basically works the same as a Hemi lamp, in that it is directional and not positional. So really the only thing that matters is the direction of the light. So I can basically keep this light here at the origin where it came in, or if I want, I can move it anywhere I want in the scene.
Now I'm going to move it a little bit up here so we can just see it, but the direction of the light is really all that matters. So if I rendered this as is, you'll get light from above. In other words, you'll get pretty much noon sky. Now if I want to I can rotate this, so if I rotate it this way, then you can see how the light now comes from the front of the building. So if I change this to Local and I angle this a little bit more, you can see how, again, I can get light from the side.
One of the big differences between the Sun lamp and the Hemi lamp is that the Sun lamp allows you to do shadows. So if I go down to the very bottom here you'll see I have a Shadow rollout, and I can cast a ray shadow. And the parameters for this are pretty much the same as for the point light, so I won't go into those, but let's just go ahead and see that we can cast a shadow with this light. Now probably the most interesting feature with this light is the Sky & Atmosphere controls, and these allow the light to create an artificial sky as well as an artificial sun.
So I'm going to go ahead and turn this on, and as you can see, it creates a horizon with a sky. And if we render this, you'll see that my sky gets replaced by this particular sky. Now we have a number of options here for controlling this effect, but if you want, an easier place to start are with a couple of standard presets we have. We have a Classic sky, we have a Desert sky, and we have a Mountain sky.
Now the only difference between these is that it just changes the settings to reflect the preset, so once we dial in, say, a mountain sky, we can still continue to tweak the effect. So let's take a look at what this looks like in render. And so you can see it basically just has a gradient, but we don't have the sun visible in the sky. Well, that's because the sun is actually behind the camera. Now if you look in this scene, you can see that the camera is here, facing at about a 30-degree angle towards the house.
Now in order to see the sun, we have to actually point the sun at the camera. So I'm just going to go ahead and change the angle of my sun so that it's pointing pretty much towards that camera, and you can kind of see it here in this viewport. So when I change the angle so that it points at the camera, you can see how now I can see that sun in the sky. In fact, if I angle it up just a hair here, it might actually come in a little bit lower in the sky so you can see it.
Now you may think that because the sun is here in the viewport, that's where it is here in the render, but that's not really the case. Again, the sun is not positional; it's just angular, so it really depends on the angle in relation to the camera. So even if I move this sun completely out of the frame here in the perspective viewport, I would still get the same render. Remember, it's really the angle in relation to that camera. So now that we can actually see the sun in our render, let's go ahead and start playing with some of these parameters.
Now one of the first ones is Blending. This is how it blends to the original background. And again, we have all of our blending controls here, but the one that's most important is Factor. If I dial this down to zero, I get the original background. If I dial it up, then I start to get the sun, okay. And typically this is at 1, which basically just completely replaces that blend sky with my sun. Now I can also create a brightness for my horizon, so how bright is it down here? And again that shows up very nicely in that render. Or if I want, I can turn my Brightness down to zero to have a not-bright horizon.
The other important one is the Sun controls. How bright is this sun? So we can certainly make the sun brighter and so that will definitely show up in my render. I can make it dimmer. I can also change the Size of the sun. So a smaller sun with the same brightness will make the actual ball of the sun smaller, but the brightness will stay the same. So if I make my sun bigger, you'll notice that it actually looks a little bit bigger in relation to that.
Again, I can see my sun a little bit better. These parameters can really be tweaked as much as you want. I would suggest starting with one of the presets and working from there. Now, the final control here is Atmosphere. So again, do you want to add in atmosphere to your render? And that basically just gives you kind of a fog effect here. So as I add in Atmosphere, I can start to see how much Atmosphere I have, in terms of how much does a sun affect it, as well as what's the distance of that atmosphere? So again, the higher the distance, the more atmosphere I have; the lower, the less effect I have.
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Employee payroll is a sensitive issue in any field. As a manager or owner, you want your employees to trust that you will pay them what they earn, in a timely manner, with minimal to no mistakes. Independent restaurant owners doing their own payroll have to understand tax regulations and know how to calculate taxes, which can add a difficult and time-consuming task to an already full schedule. For improved accuracy and increased professionalism, not to mention greater peace of mind, consider hiring a payroll service provider for your restaurant.
Payroll Company Services
A payroll service provider can take charge of many financial and legal matters regarding your restaurant's payroll. In fact, a payroll company can do any of the following tasks:
- Calculate paychecks
- Calculate taxes for each employee
- Print and deliver checks
- Handle direct deposit
- Print W2 forms
Fees Associated with Payroll Services
Some service providers charge a base fee for all services, as well as fees for each check issued, usually anywhere from $.80 to $2.00 per check. For additional services, such as direct deposit and tax filing, there are usually additional fees. You may also face charges based on pay frequency. For instance, you could be charged more in the long run for issuing payroll checks each week rather than twice a month. In order to avoid paying excessive fees, consider the services you are most interested in for your business, and always inquire about any add-on fees.
How to Choose a Payroll Services Provider
It is extremely important to pay your people accurately, efficiently and in a timely matter. Hence, it pays to avoid taking any risks with your payroll services provider. Be sure you are choosing a reliable, reputable company who will not charge you hidden fees or take a long time to repair mistakes. Follow these guidelines when choosing a payroll company for your restaurant operation:
Research your options. Search the web. Ask other restaurant owners. See what options are out there and thoroughly research each company you are considering. Other restaurant owners with a comparable number of employees can give you sound comparisons and good advice.
Interview the payroll companies. Ask questions of the companies you are considering. Figure out what services they offer and how those compare to your business needs. Ask about how they transmit their data information (i.e. over the phone or Internet) and how quickly they will attend to any problems. Do not be afraid to ask for references. Consulting with other companies who use their services can result in useful information about the payroll service provider's reputation, efficiency and accuracy.
Ask about customer service. Forging good working relationships with your payroll service providers is critical. Be sure you will have a committed account representative who will consistently handle your business needs should any issues arise. You may also want to ask about the employees' experience levels and whether they are certified with FPC (Fundamental Payroll Certification) or CPP (Certified Payroll Professional) certifications.1
Payroll Certification Credentials The American Payroll Association offers two levels of certification. The FPC is a credential for beginners in payroll, as well as for service and support professionals. The CPP is a certification credential for those with experience in payroll.
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The Knock Down Saddle Rack by Apple Picker is ideal for travel and stores compactly when not needed. In 3/4" black powder-coated steel tubing, this portable saddle stand easily breaks down for convenience. 32"H x 26"L x 12"W.
These professional Metal Jump Cups meet USEF and FEI requirements. Made from heavy steel for durability, these jump cups with pins are shaped to keep jump rails in place.
The portable Collapsible Tack Rack has four hooks to keep you organized. Easy to take on the road or use at home, this bridle/halter rack has hooks that fold flat when not needed.
The versatile Double End Snap is great for hanging water buckets, latching gates or replacing snaps on broken cross ties.
These easy-to-install Standard Saddle Racks are a great value. Lightweight racks fit all types of saddles and come in four colors. Great for organizing tack rooms.
The small mesh hay net is ideal for anyone trying to slow their horse's hay consumption. Promotes healthier digestion and keeps your horse busy longer! The nylon mesh hay net has 4 centimeter square openings. Easy to fill and hang. 40" diameter, 36" length.
Himalayan Horse Salt Lick is mined from ancient deposits in the Himalayan Mountains. Full of minerals that your horse needs for a balanced intake of iron, potassium and magnesium. 2.2 lb.
The Screw Eye has many uses in tack rooms, stalls and aisle ways.
Metal Jump Cups with Pins are a jump course classic. These jump cups are available in great colors and fits 4"W standards. Pair.
The Nylon Cross Tie in heavy-duty nylon adjusts in length to fit most barn aisles and stalls. Each.
The Standard Stall Chain is durable and economical. This stall guard consists of a heavyweight rubber-covered chain.
The Portable Saddle Stand is an exceptionally well-made saddle stand at a great price! Top swivels down to clean the underside of saddles. Galvanized tubular steel with wire shelf; folds for easy storage or travel.
The Large Size Small Mesh Hay net is extra strong and features small holes that last longer and slow down consumption. 44" diamter. 46" length.
Lightweight plastic Jump Cups With Pins are durable and easy to adjust. Pins are attached to the cups to prevent loss. Pair.
4" Brass horseshoe hook. A classic yet functional accent for a tack room, entry way or mud room. Sturdy enough to hold a bridle, jacket, helmet or other essential items. Matching brass screws are included.
Designed to reduce hay loss and keep feeding areas neat, the 1200 Denier Hay Bag is great for use at home and on the road. Strong and durable, this hay bag is generously sized with a large feed hole to provide the horse with easy access.
A sturdy Nylon Trailer Tie with a panic snap and bull snap.
Great for the tack room or trailer. Powder coated tubular steel saddle rack mounts securely to the wall.
The Blanket Rack with Hooks offers convenient storage for horse sheets and blankets, plus strap goods or other necessary items. This blanket bar with hooks has a long-wearing, attractive black finish. A great addition to any tack room or stall front!
Use the Bucket Hanger as an easy-to-use hook for hanging water and feed buckets. Measures 4 1/2"L.
The Bucket Buddy® works with any bucket and can hold up to 40 pounds. Mounting screws included.
The Standard Rolling Bale Bag is an easy way to transport hay. This bale bag protects your horse's feed from gathering dirt and dust while allowing proper ventilation. Sturdy nylon is coated for water resistance and durability. 4 wheels, handles on end and side, heavy duty zippers.
These elegant and easily visible metal Dressage Letters let you set up a competition-quality dressage ring anywhere. Set of 8, each 27"H.
This Folding Director's Chair provides comfortable seating wherever you need it, then folds neatly for storage or travel. Made of lightweight, durable tubing that will never rust, the chair has a heavy-duty nylon seat, back and arm rests. Add a monogram to the back for a personalized touch.
The extra-large Cotton Rope Hay Net is a standby for travel. This rope hay net is made of strong, knotted, durable cotton in a variety of colors.
The Tie Ring Screw Eye is easy to install. This chrome tie ring measures 4 1/2" in length with a 2 1/2" tie ring diameter.
The Horseman's Pride Three-Step Mounting Block is a sturdy, high-density polyethylene mounting block with built-in handles for easy lifting. With three steps.
An attractive piece for any tack room, the Brass & Wood Saddle Rack maintains your saddle in perfect condition.
Take this set of easy-to-read Dressage Training Cones anywhere you need them. Made of lightweight and durable PVC with bold dressage letters. 8 cones, each 12 1/4"H.
The black Collapsible Blanket Bar provides storage for horse clothing when you need it--then flips down to save space when not in use. This wall-mounted blanket bar makes a great accessory for stall fronts or tack rooms.
The Horsemen's Pride Food Storage Bin helps protect your horse's feed. This bin is made with polyethylene making it sturdy as well as water and rodent-resistant. Removable wood divider allows you to store two kinds of feed in the same container. Keeps your horse's feed fresh and pest free.
Prevent your sneaky pony or horse from getting under his stall guard--use this Kensington™ Door Guard instead. Made of reinforced mesh to fit to nearly any stall door opening, it combines the easy in/out of a stall guard with the coverage of a dutch door.
Make your horse's hay rations last longer and loosen up the regime of routine feedings with this Freedom Feeder® Day Net. This 25-pound capacity hay net holds four to five flakes and lets your horse feed through 1 1/2" openings that help slow consumption and improve digestion.


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Women's Raleigh Passage 4.5 Hybrid (comfort) bicycle. This bike is in excellent condition!!! It is made for someone between 5'0-5'8 The color is pearl white and I threw some black planet bike fenders on it, looks great. This bike has been tuned when needed and is ready to ride! Serious inquiries only please. Email me or call . I am asking $240.00 (Brand new it is 375.00 + 50.00 fenders). Thanks :)
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Thomas Long of New Haven, West Virginia, and Nancy Long of Sutton, West Virginia, are pleased to announce the engagement and upcoming marriage of their daughter, Courtney Michele Long of New Haven, to John Hudson Smith, V, of Hartford. Smith is the son of John Smith IV and Bonnie Smith of Hartford, West Virginia.
Long is a 2008 graduate of Wahama High School and is currently a student at Marshall University majoring in Early Childhood Education. She is currently employed with Bob's Market and Greenhouses.
Smith is a 2001 graduate of Wahama High School and a 2005 graduate of Glennville State College with a BSBA managment. He is currently employed with American Electric Power at the General James M. Gavin Power Plant in Cheshire, Ohio.
The couple is planning a July 2012 wedding at the Soul Harvest Church of Mason, West Virginia.


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Dress to impress in Signature Gabardine pleated wool pants from JoS. A. Bank! These pleated dress pants are made in soft wool that drapes with ease.
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Add the permanent Jos. A. Bank TravelerCrease® to any dress or casual pant and have a permanent crease that:
We will be pleased to cuff or plain hem your trousers. Take your favorite pair of dress trousers and lay them on a flat table. Measure from top of waistband to the bottom of the trouser. This is the outseam measurement.
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By m
from new york, ny
Comments about Jos. A. Bank Signature Wool Gabardine Pleated Trouser:
The pants have wrinkles and creases all over. I have never had that problem with a pair of slacks. Very disappointed.
Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend
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By sully
from pembroke, ma
light, good looking
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Reliable quality
By Ed Biz Guy
from Raleigh, NC
I can always trust JAB to provide quality that exceeds the price. These pants hold up well and always look good.
Great slacks; but sizing is not true.
By MP Traveler
from Richmond, VA
Love these slacks; but the colors shown online aren't true to shade, nor are the sizes true to what you might be accustomed to. Visit a local store to know your exact size for this style before ordering online. Not much you can do about the color when ordering online unless a store has them in stock. Then again, if the local store had them in stock, I wouldn't be ordering them online!
By Glebo
from Wichita Falls, TX
Wished the pants had a "relaxed" waist to adjust to varying degrees of fullness.
You Better Check Your Waist Again
By TS
from Seattle, WA
The waist size (36) is smaller than all pants I buy.
Service and delivery comments:
It took too long to get the product.
By WWC
from Pennsylvania
Use for everyday wear. They stand the test of time, and are priced affordably.
Great service again
By Twin
from Forest Park, IL
I have been buying clothes from Jos A Banks for many months now, I remain a loyal customer because the deals are great and the service is excellent. The only issue I seem to have is signing up for an account. when I buy online I have to constantly checkout as a guest, even though I've tried several times to register my account.
Outstanding. Beautiful material.
By Texas Oil Man
from Houston, TX
These slacks served to update my business wardrobe. I wear blazers and button downs with them. Great business look for Houston climate, excepting the July-September period. Can't wear wool then!
Great pants
By Andrew in Erie
from Erie, pa
These are nice slacks. They fit great and look great. They feel a little thin but otherwise are terrific.
Amazing trousers
By Duck Nut
from Roseville, CA
I have bought several pairs of these outstanding dress pants. They drape wonderfully and look great all the time.
Compliments the first night out.
By Prof. Bob
from Las Vegas
On the dance floor.
On time.
Perfect everyday work pant
By Justin the golfer
Perfect fit, nice quality wool, great liner, not too heavy, just perfect for the everyday work at the office.
Great Pants but run small
By Ndoorfin
from Dallas
I normally wear a size 33 waist and ordered these online but they were too small and took them into a local JAB store and exchanged for size 34 waist then had the waist let out a small bit. Order up one size above your normal--otherwise high quality fabric and great pants
(2 of 3 customers found this review helpful)
Little Problem, but Not Corrected
By Jim
from South Orange. NJ
Missing a waistband button - called customer service & they said they would get one sent to me. Never arrived. Somewhat disappointed, but the pants are of very good quality.
(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)
Excellent product & Service
By Steve
from Sterling, Va
These pants are perfect for work - light, comfortable, and very well made.
Delivery was much faster than I had anticipated, just two days. The fit wasn't quite right but I was able to exchange them at a nearby Jos. A Bank store, including the cuffs at no add'l charge. Service like this is what helps set Jos. A Bank from others.
Nice slacks
By Claude
from Carencro, LA
I'm quite satisfied with the quality vs. price
(7 of 7 customers found this review helpful)
Be Aware The Quality & Fit Have Changed
By westernncjosbankcustomer
from Linville, NC
I have worn these trousers for years and went to purchase a Mocha pleated pair this week. Be aware the fit has changed dramatically since last September.Last September, I purchased 3 pair 42L with perfect fit..good drape, pleats did not pull open, rise cut correctly and balanced fit. They of course still fit perfectly and I even wore a pair from last September for the first time last week.This week I went to 2 stores in search of the Mocha color to go with a sportcoat. Both stores had 42L that are now no longer cut from the same model:- Poor fit in hips causing pleats to pull open- 42L rise is short and pinches in the crotch- Waist is a good 1.5" smaller than last September- Going up a size does not work and leaves a baggy seat and baggy legsPlease correct the issue with these trousers.For the price I expect a good fitting pair of trousers.
Great slacks!
By CRT
from Pompano Beach, Florida
I wear these primarily for dress. The fabric is soft, yet crisp and sharp looking. Very comfortable. Great fabric weight for Florida.
(4 of 4 customers found this review helpful)
Good, but watch fit
By Gopackgo
from Waukesha, WI
Been buying these for over 10 years. They have tightened the crotch and they are not nearly as comfortable as they used to be.
My husband loves the trousers
By The Wife
from Mitchellville, Maryland
the great sale provided the means for me to purchase three pair of trousers for my husband as a Christmas present. He was beyond thrilled at the quality and fit of these gabardine slacks. thank you!
NOT for the man who dresses to impress
By Bill
from Gilbert, AZ
disappointed - drapes with ease alright, looks like you used them for pj's
my thoughts
By none
from new york
Thought the fabric was on the thin side. Really can't see much twill
fine quality
By fivestarwife
from Bloomfield, MI
These are exactly what my husband wanted, and fit perfectly for size. The fabric and finishing are good quality. My husband needed work pants that went with his sport coats, and he is quite happy with these.
Excellent quality and value.
By Tonycpa
from New York, NY
Excellent quality and style. I waited until one of the frequent JosABank sales to get a phenomenal value.
(0 of 1 customers found this review helpful)
Color Blind?
By TKRGUY
from Washington D.C.
I wanted to take advantage of the great sale and ordered online. However, when the pants arrived, I knew the color was not what I wanted. I took them to the nearest store, explained the problem, and was shown what was available in my size. I made the exchange and walked away a happy man with the perfect color of pants for my grey hair and blue eyes.
They fit, they look good and wear well
By AA Traveler
from Scottsdale
They do what business pants are supposed to do
(3 of 4 customers found this review helpful)
Not the same fit as Executive
By Dan D
from Detroit Area of Michigan
Fabric and quality are solid but I am finding Signature pants fit a bit slimmer in the rear end and thighs so if you are comfortable in the executive line, signature may be too tight.I should think Jos. A Bank should put the difference in fit in its product description. I ask for tailoring both in length (cuff) and permanent crease---it was shipped from a local store and neither was done---plus I paid to have it done and that is disappointing
Nice pants, poor mail order packaging
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The guy who wrote Blood Diamond, Charles Leavitt, is polishing a second draft, and the producers are looking for a director who can turn this weird little world into something presentable onscreen. May I suggest Michael Bay? May I always suggest Michael Bay for every movie currently in development?
The project has been rattling around for years, but probably has taken a backseat due to the wide scope and undoubtedly astronomical budget in spite of its decidedly niche appeal.
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Praise the Eternal Vishanti! I've been waiting impatiently for them to get around to doing a Dr. Strange movie. I just hope that, along with the classic Lee/Ditko stuff, they also draw on the Engelhart/Brunner/Colan run in the seventies, which is still my favorite take on the character.
So, Benedict Cumberbatch as Strange? And who do we want as Clea?
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With its emphasis on the dynasty's concern for control of the sea - both the Mediterranean and the Red Sea - and the Nile, this book offers a new and original perspective on Ptolemaic power in a key period of Hellenistic history. Within the developing Aegean empire of the Ptolemies, the role of the navy is examined together with that of its admirals. Egypt's close relationship to Rhodes is subjected to scrutiny, as is the constant threat of piracy to the transport of goods on the Nile and by sea. Along with the trade in grain came the exchange of other products. Ptolemaic kings used their wealth for luxury ships and the dissemination of royal portraiture was accompanied by royal cult. Alexandria, the new capital of Egypt, attracted poets, scholars and even philosophers; geographical exploration by sea was a feature of the period and observations of the time enjoyed a long afterlife.
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Kostas Buraselis is Professor of Ancient History at the University of Athens. He is the author of several books, including most recently Kos between Hellenism and Rome (2000), and is also editor/co-editor of various collected volumes and author of numerous articles and reviews, especially on topics in Hellenistic and Roman history. Mary Stefanou is currently a PhD student at the University of Athens and Professor of Philology in Secondary Education in Greece. She has acted as a co-editor to various collected volumes and has translated books on ancient history into Greek. Dorothy J. Thompson was until her retirement Newton Trust Affiliated Lecturer in Ancient History in the Faculty of Classics. She remains a Fellow of Girton College and is still actively involved in lecturing and research. She has taken part in archaeological excavations in Greece, Turkey and Egypt and is a Fellow of the British Academy and Honorary President of the International Association of Papyrologists. Her books include Memphis under the Ptolemies (1988, awarded the James H. Breasted Prize by the American Historical Association, 2nd edition, 2012) and Counting the People in Hellenistic Egypt (2006, with Willy Clarysse).
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Preface; In memoriam F. W. Walbank Christian Habicht; 1. Introduction Kostas Buraselis and Dorothy J. Thompson; 2. The Ptolemaic League of Islanders Andrew Meadows; 3. Callicrates of Samos and Patroclus of Macedon: champions of Ptolemaic thalassocracy Hans Hauben; 4. Rhodes and the Ptolemaic kingdom: the commercial infrastructure Vincent Gabrielsen; 5. Polybius and Ptolemaic sea power Andrew Erskine; 6. Ptolemaic grain, seaways and power Kostas Buraselis; 7. Waterborne recruits: the military settlers of Ptolemaic Egypt Mary Stefanou; 8. Our academic visitor is missing: Posidippus 89 (A-B) and 'smart capital' for the thalassocrats Paul McKechnie; 9. Aspects of the diffusion of Ptolemaic portraiture overseas Olga Palagia; 10. Ptolemies and piracy Lucia Criscuolo; 11. The Nile police in the Ptolemaic period Thomas Kruse; 12. Hellenistic royal barges Dorothy J. Thompson; 13. Eudoxus of Cyzicus and Ptolemaic exploration of the sea route to India Christian Habicht; 14. Timosthenes and Eratosthenes: sea routes and Hellenistic geography Francesco Prontera; 15. Claudius Ptolemy on Egypt and East Africa Klaus Geus.


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STOCKTON, CA - Five men, including a Stockton grocery store operator, are charged in connection with a federal investigation involving bid rigging of foreclosed homes at public auctions in San Joaquin County.
A federal grand jury returned the indictment on December 7th, with charges that include bid rigging and conspiracy to commit mail fraud. Four of the five men made their first court appearances on Tuesday.
The names include: Wiley C. Chandler of Lodi, Andrew B. Katakis of Danville, Donald M. Parker of Valley Springs, Anthony Joachim of Stockton, and W. Theodore Longley of Roseville.
According to the indictment, Longley was an auctioneer at public real estate auctions in San Joaquin county and the other men purchased real estate at the public auctions.
According to the indictment, between September 2008 and
October 2009, the men "entered into and engaged in a combination and conspiracy to suppress and restrain competition by rigging bids to obtain selected properties offered at public auctions in San Joaquin County."
The men agreed not to publicly bid against each other then held private auctions amongst themselves and divided the profits, according to Assistant United States Attorney Russell Carlberg.
The defendants are accused of making more than $2.5 millon of fraud profits with hundreds of properties in San Joaquin County.
Wiley Chandler is the owner and operator of Curry's Warehouse Sales, a discount grocery store on the 1000 block of E. Bianchi Road in Stockton.
Andrew Katakis is the president and owner of California Equity Management Group, located on the 1100 block of 13th street in Modesto.
Federal agents got a warrant and searched Katakis' real estate company in late-September and removed computer files. At the time, a spokesman for the FBI said the search was confidential but the company was under investigation for some time.
On Tuesday, an employee at California Equity Management only said "no comment" and posted a sign on the door telling reporters to stay away from the property.
In a press release, United States Attorney Benjamin Wagner said, "Anticompetitive practices in real estate foreclosure auctions not only harm financial institutions, but drive down home values for other homeowners throughout the region. My office will continue to investigate and prosecute such conduct."
The indictments were part of an ongoing investigation in San Joaquin County. Eight people previously pleaded guilty to bid rigging at public foreclosure auctions under the same circumstances.
In federal court on Tuesday, three of the men were released on bond. However, Andrew Katakis remained in custody.
The U.S. Attorney's office is concerned about Katakis' behavior during the course of the investigation and also believe Katakis is a flight-risk because he has substantial assets and often travels abroad.
A warrant has been issued for Anthony Joachim.
If convicted of bid rigging, the men could face a maximum penalty of 10 years in prison and a $1 million fine. The conspiracy to commit mail fraud carries a maximum sentence of 30 years in prison and a $1 million fine.


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- Membership: Funds are the most direct way to enable us to grow our organization. All donated funds go directly back into the center to make it a better place for the community. JPAC also accepts donations of goods that are of need to the center. With a need for everything from bathroom supplies to theatrical lighting equipment we are always in need of something! And lastly, if you have a professional skill you would like to donate we would love to find a place for you.
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I was inspired by Mr. E and his terrific boards to create this board. My goal was to once a month change the board with artists from our school that try their best every time and have a positive attitude. I am trying not to choose only "the good artists". I thought this was a great way to promote art in the school.
October went smoothly, I had 3 children chosen and gave them a questionnaire to fill out with their parents about their artwork... who inspires their art, what materials they like to use and so on. I announced the November artists but they have been slow to turn in their paperwork. As soon as I get the questionnaire back I will put it on the board with their photograph. At the end of the month I will give them a certificate and a sketch book I bought at the dollar store.
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Arizona Sports predicts Cardinals vs. Vikings
The Arizona Cardinals and Minnesota Vikings are two the surprise teams in the NFC this season.
Each team comes into the Week 7 matchup with a 4-2 record, and each is coming off a loss. The Cardinals have not won in Minnesota since 1977.
Will they get the job done Sunday? The experts at Arizona Sports 620 tell you, and we encourage you to post your prediction with a comment.
|Vince Marotta
The Metrodome or Mall of America Field or whatever they're calling that establishment these days has been a house of horrors for the Arizona Cardinals. The Cards are 0-7 in that building and have lost by an average score of 34-17.
I shudder to think how many sacks Jared Allen will have against the Cardinals' offensive line � if he plays � he's missed practice time this week. I just don't see Arizona getting it done until their offense gets it together.
|Jon Bloom
This week it's all about big plays. The Cardinals need the offense and special teams to produce them, and they need the defense to keep Percy Harvin & Adrian Peterson from having any. I think we might see a little more risk taking on both sides of the ball, but unfortunately it doesn't pay off...yet.
Final Score: Vikings 24, Cardinals 17
|Dave Burns
It's a gut feeling more than a key. I've got a gut feeling that John Skelton -- who doesn't take as many sacks as Kevin Kolb and certainly can get the ball down the field with more ease than Kevin Kolb -- will make a difference offensively for the Cardinals. It's a tough place to play, and the presence of Jared Allen doesn't help. But I do think the Cardinals will win one of these seemingly unwinnable games in the next month. Why not Minnesota?
Final Score: Cardinals 24, Vikings 20
|John Gambadoro
Adrian Peterson ends his scoring drought of five games with two touchdown runs and Minnesota gets seven sacks over hapless Cards offensive line. I can imagine Jared Allen is licking his chops looking at these Cardinals tackles. Arizona, even with a good defense, will have a tough time stopping Adrian Peterson and Percy Harvin. The Vikings already have a win over an NFC West team, handling the 49ers easily with a 24-13 win ,and now they get another one.
Final Score: Vikings 27, Cardinals 10
|Adam Green
On paper this would appear to be a game the Cardinals will struggle in. The Vikings have playmakers on offense to go along with a solid defense. However, the games are not played on paper.
They're played on the field, and given this one is in Minnesota -- where the Cardinals have not win since I've been alive -- it's tough to see them getting back on track.
This won't be a high scoring affair, but are they ever with the Cardinals?
|Dave Dulberg
Playing in front of another raucous dome stadium crowd. Using a quarterback that hasn't started since Week 1. Still have glaring issues along the offensive line and at running back. Going up against a talented pass rush. Yeah, this Sunday's game has all the makings for a rout on the road. Christian Ponder hasn't played great football of late and Adrian Peterson has been battling injury, but the Vikings will have terrific field position all day. The Cardinals' defense will keep them it for a half, but no longer than that. Arizona drops its third straight and it won't be pretty.
Final Score: Vikings 27, Cardinals 12
|Paul Calvisi
Christian Ponder says he has been focusing on his footwork in practice this week. The Vikings QB really should be concentrating on his foot speed, because he's going to need plenty of it to avoid all the blitzes DC Ray Horton will rain down upon the 2nd year QB. Cards remember last season (trailing 28-0 before even earning a first down) and that's motivation for a payback win.
Final Score: Cardinals 19, Vikings 13
|Doug Franz
When your offensive line is struggling, meeting Jared Allen is not a good thing.
Buffalo was one of the worst defenses in NFL history over a short time period and the Cards could only muster 16 points.
The only chance Arizona has is to not abandon the run. This team must run the ball more. They must accept punting and defense. More screens and draws. Don't tell me after a loss there were plays to be made because if your players aren't good enough to make the plays then there weren't plays to be made.
|Carter Nacke
Despite the presence of Adrian Peterson and Percy Harvin, I really don't see the Vikings doing a lot of damage on Sunday. Of course, neither will the Cardinals, but they'll still come out on top after a full week of working with Skelton. It'll be ugly, but the Cardinals will win.
Final Score: Cardinals 19, Vikings 16
|Katy Hartley
Cards defense should still keep this one pretty close but the offense just won't have what it takes. I think Arizona will try to get their running game going early but I doubt they'll get much production.
Final Score: Vikings 24, Cardinals 17
|Joe Huizenga
The Cardinals are in trouble here...only putting up 16 points against the Bills is disturbing...and now that Kevin Kolb and his scrambling ability are injured and John Skelton has to step in, this could get ugly quick. Skelton needs a solid or at least decent offensive line to perform...he won't have it this or any other game this season.
Final Score: Vikings 30, Cardinals 10
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Release: 03/03/2014
Upcoming Lobo football events:
Saturday: Special Olympics of New Mexico Mayor's Track Invitational (10:15-2:30 p.m.)
Selected Lobo players will serve as judges
March 13: Senior Pro Day
March 25: Spring Practice starts
By Greg Archuleta
UNM Assistant Director of Communications
A bunch of kids were running around the field, being entertained at Kirtland Elementary School on Monday.
But then those kids had to leave because they had a Lobo football team meeting to attend.
In the meantime, the eight Lobo football offensive linemen also put smiles on the faces of the 40 or so Kirtland students to kick off the third annual Lobo Football Club after-school program.
The players will spend eight Monday afternoons in the spring with the Kirtland kids – from kindergarten to fifth grade – showing them various football and exercise drills.
"APS has an incentive for "Healthy Minds, Healthy Bodies," said Alene Hardin, the Kirtland teach in charge of the Lobo Football Club program. "So this is helping with the 'Healthy Bodies' part. The kids absolutely adore this program. The teachers like it because the kids are getting a lot of exercise.
"I just can't say how much I appreciate the Lobos sending out their player to work with us."
Except that it's not work.
"This is a lot of fun for me," junior Johnny Vizcaino said of his second appearance with the Lobo Football Club. "I love being around kids; they are some of the most humorous people I know."
The Lobos became involved with the school because of Hardin's relationship with UNM offensive line coach Jason Lenzmeier, who happens to be her son-in-law.
"I don't think that's the reason he sends the kids out her," Hardin says, "but it helps."
2014 senior Jamal Price has organized the event the past three years, recruiting volunteers for the event – though he says recruitment is not necessary; he gets plenty of volunteers. Joining Price in the event this spring are Vizcaino, sophomore Garrett Adcock, redshirt freshman Toye Adewon, sophomore Josh Baggett, junior Bryan Oldenkamp, senior Dillon Romine and redshirt freshman Draven Taylor.
"This was a great opportunity for me to come and hang out with the kids," Taylor said, making his initial appearance at the event. "I'm not from Albuquerque, so events like this give me the opportunity to learn a little more about the community."
"Community" is what keeps bringing Price and Vizcaino back to the school to engage in the after-school program with the kids.
"It's important to show people you're not fake and you're doing this because you want to do this," Price said. "Doing this is not about me; it's for me to give back to the community, which has given to us for so many years. So I'm out here trying to show my support, trying to show we love this community, and we're out here to have fun."
Vizcaino said, "I feel like the University of New Mexico does so much for us, the opportunity they provide for us with our scholarships, that it makes a lot of sense to give back to the community that UNM finds itself in. To go out and help the community means a lot to me because UNM's come to mean a lot to me these past two years."
Part of the eight-week program also will include a day later this month in which the players will take part in reading to the students as part of Kirtland's Young Reader's Week. The linemen will read from their favorite works by Dr. Seuss.
"That's fun, too," Hardin said, "because they have to sit in kindergarten first grade chairs to read "The Cat in the Hat Came Back."
Price jokes that he has to keep the players on their toes because he knows Hardin is likely to let Lenzmeier know how his position group performed.
"Most definitely, she's reporting back to him," Price said. "But it's nice to have someone check up on us every now and then."
This year, Price has an added responsibility of selecting his successor in organizing the players for the event because 2014 will be final season of college football.
Asked whether he's made any decisions, Price shrugged.
"Not yet," he said, embracing Adewon. "I have a lot of volunteers, including Toye. It's whoever wants to take over the reins."
Adewon grinned when asked about taking over as O-Line coordinator.
"I would love to take the reins on this," he said. "I love the kids; I want to put a smile on their face, show them the smile on my face and represent Lobo football the right way."


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Hallelujah! Look! It's Lindsay Lohan looking like the sweet, adorable girl she was circa Mean Girls. We know it's a bit of an oxymoron putting "Mean Girls" and "sweet, adorable" in one sentence, but you know exactly what we're talking about. That was the time that Lindsay looked happy and healthy and it was a wonderful time, loong before she started on her downward spiral. We're just so happy to see her as a redhead again! But what we'd like to know is what ushered in this change? Please don't let it be because Lindsay found out that Terry Richardson preferred redheads to blonds. Because that would make us barf even more than when we heard about the rumor that Li.Lo wanted her some Terry.
Maybe our story about Lindsay morphing into Debbie Harry, or vice versa, hit a nerve? That had to have been rough especially after all the comparisons with her mother, Dina Lohan. OK, the truth is, we're just being modest. She obviously read our story where we pretty much begged Lindsay to bring her old hair back. Now all we need to do is sort those lips out. Then we'll get to the dignity. It's all about the baby steps, guys.
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Saturday night, with the best of intentions, I treated my brother to a belated birthday dinner in Lincoln Park, and before leaving the place, I had become so sick, I'd even made an emergency visit to the men's room when the ladies' was occupied and things had gotten, well, urgent. (A consoling factor, perhaps, was the look on the face of the man waiting outside when I exited, which, someday I can hope, will seem very funny indeed.)
I haven't been this sick since last Christmas, when I had similar symptoms after a nasty chicken salad (which, incidentally, I have not eaten since). I can't look at a cookbook, I've been muting all food-related commercials and, when I tried to skim the blogs in my reader, I almost lost whatever remnants were left in my stomach.
You know things have gotten very bad when you finally have a full day of doing nothing but laying beneath a pile of blankets in front of the television, watching one chick flick after another, and you don't even enjoy it. Everything, from Steve Martin's being father of the bride to some teenage girls sharing a pair of traveling jeans, made me cry. I even teared up watching Return to Me, a movie I have seen dozens of times, because I just love those little old guys and their Italian-Irish restaurant, and isn't it sweet that Minnie Driver's heart found David Duchovony?
I'm a mess, clearly. For the next few days, aside from a big glass of Pedialyte, chicken broth and a few pieces of plain toast, there isn't much food on the horizon. Even when I can eat again, it will likely take some convincing to want to.
So take this as an I.O.U., would you? When I return, it will be sans bug, and I think we'll all feel a little happier.
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Urgh. That's no fun – as I know well, having suffered a similar affliction for the better part of a year. I mean, it's ONE way to lose weight, obviously, since not only are you losing all the food you DO eat, but when you're not sick, just like you said, you're in no hurry to start eating again.
Get well soon!
Ugh, yeah, that sounds bad. There is nothing worse than being sick like that and … well, good on you for using the men's room…after all, why not, no one else was using it. He he, I would have liked to see the guys face when you emerged also.
Sorry you're sick. Hope you feel better soon. I've had a rough year healthwise. I found a pic of me making cookies for the first time when I was 3. Super cute. I'll have to post it on my blog.
Poor girl…
Oh no! Feel better!!!
feel better!
wishing you a speedy recovery!
You're all wonderful. Really. Thank you for the kind comments and for caring about this sick girl. Good news: I am feeling better, even ate a quarter of a slice of meatloaf tonight. More to come.
Remember children: a restaurant where you cook your own raw meats in a pot of boiling oil is a recipe for trouble…and fondu becomes fon-don't.
Get well soon, kiddo–we've got lots more eating to do and only so much time to do it. 😉
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Oh, how sad!! I hope you're feeling better. I hate it when all things f**d related make me nauseous. And I love Return to Me, too. I go back for Bonnie Hunt just because I pretend like she's my best friend. Keep sipping soup!!


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Many regions of the United States have to deal with the risks of hurricanes on a yearly basis. Some states face such dangers multiple times in a year. Knowing when it is appropriate to evacuate a home is often tough. Many people cannot afford to get up and move somewhere even if it is only temporarily. Hurricanes range from severe to mild and there are plenty of people who refuse to evacuate regardless of the dangers.
It is important that every resident understands the risks of a hurricane and when to evacuate their home. Local authorities issue warnings whenever weathers conditions become unusually dangerous. If your local authorities are recommending that home owners evacuate then that is the best and simplest way to determine what actions to take. Safety should be the number one concern. Evacuating a home is inconvenient and can be extremely costly to the resident, but these costs are meaningless when compared to the life threatening dangers of a severe hurricane.
It is important to keep your vehicle's fuel tanks full whenever there is any potential danger of a hurricane. In case you decide that evacuating is the best choice you need to know that you have as much fuel as necessary to drive somewhere safe. Filling stations will often close when the dangers become too great. Do not expect that your everyday resources will be readily available during such times. Try to keep separate gasoline tanks just in case. Develop a keen understanding of the routes necessary to evacuate your town.
It is entirely up to the resident to choose when they think evacuating their home is absolutely necessary. Many people believe that a category 4 or higher hurricane is the point where evacuation becomes a series consideration. Hurricanes of the category 1 to 3 are not nearly as severe, but keep in mind that weather is not entirely predictable. Hurricanes can unexpectedly become stronger and more dangerous for many reasons and quickly enough to make evacuation a struggle.
The type of home is also a major factor in deciding when to evacuate. Mobile homes are certainly less prepared for a hurricane than a home with a sturdy structure. People living in mobile homes should probably evacuate when faced with a category 3 hurricane. Category 2 hurricanes may even be debatable for such residents.
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Money Rules
I didn't think another book on finance smarts would add anything new to the wisdom of the previously reviewed books Your Money, and Five Rituals of Wealth. But this one takes the great advice found in those and reduces it all to 100 maxims that you can read (and reread) in an hour or less. There is one simple paragraph of hard-won advice per page. This small book's chief benefit is that busy people will actually READ it.
This is also the best money guide for young adults. I think it is perfect to start with even for elementary kids. It is less about finance and more about developing a common sense about money. Works as a refresher and reminder for adults too. I found myself in total agreement, having done well over the years using the same principles.
If you need convincing on any point, or want the details on how to execute an idea, you can delve into the aforementioned books.
The four most powerful words in any negotiation: "Can you do better?"
You're sitting in the office of the person who's dying to be your new boss. He's just offered you a job that you really want with the title you've been craving. The only hitch: The salary isn't where you'd hoped it would be. Don't commit–at least not neil you ask, "Can you do better?" It's the perfect haggle. You sound as if you know there's wiggle room, and you're willing to let him work his magic. And note: This works just as well when you're on the phone with the cable company, at the mechanic for an oil change, talking to a mortgage rep about in a "refi" rate. It even–I know from experience–works with teenage kids.
There's no such thing as chump change.
$100 is not a lot of money. Save it every week, however, and invest it in a retirement account where you earn a conservative 6 percent, and keep doing it for 30 years and you'll have $433,557. In 40 years, you'll have more than twice that. And that is a lot of money.
Saving is more important than investing.
Next time you stress about the stock market, remember this: The amount of money you manage to sock away is much more important than the return on that money. You can take my word for it. Or you can consider this eye-opening example: You save $250 a month, which you then invest. If you earn 6 percent on that money, a year from now you'll have $3,267. If you earn 10 percent, you'll have $3,311–$44 more. But what if you waited a month to start saving? Then even at 10 percent you'd have $3,052–$215 less. What if you saved $200 a month instead of $250? Then, again at 10 percent, you'd have $2,649–$618 less. As your nest-egg grows and gets into the six figure range, the return on investment starts to matter more. But you can't get to that level if you don't start to save now. Right now.
Your retirement trumps their tuition.
You know when you're on an airplane and they always tell you to put your oxygen mask on first before assisting a child? Saving for long-term financial needs is the same. If you don't save for your own future first, you won't be able to help your children when they need it. Worse, they may be forced to help you just when they're trying to put their own kids through school. There is no financial aid for retirement. There is plenty of financial aid for college. Don't feel guilty about this.
The best cost-cutting tool is a good night's sleep.
With the possible exception of prescription medication, flashlight batteries, bottled water (under the pressure of a hurricane), and a few other true necessities, there is nothing you need to buy that can't wait until tomorrow. So when you're faced with a discretionary purchase, do your wallet a favor and sleep on it. If you're not still thinking about it–whatever it happened to be–24 hours later, you didn't need or want it anyway.
Don't shop hungry.
This is not just a rule that applies in grocery stores. Do you know why they ply you with samples at warehouse stores? Because exciting your mouth–literally making you drool–makes you spend more money not just on food, but on everything. It primes the same part of your brain that responds to the rewards you really want. So maybe you went to the store to buy diapers but now that your brain is active, you buy the tent. (That shopping trip is legend in our family. I should tell you: we don't camp.) Oh, and when your favorite little boutique offers a special evening sale with wine and cheese? Steer clear. Alcohol not only primes the pleasure pump, it inhibits self-control.


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Next step after WEbLogic Installation and Domain Creation here Domain Creation is to know about startup/shutdown in WebLogic Server.
Before starting services in Oracle WebLogic, ensure that you are familiar with Domain, Administration & Managed Server
There are multiple ways to start WebLogic Server(listed below). This post covers WebLogic Startup/Shutdown using scripts. Start WebLogic using Node Manager, WLST (WebLogic Scripting Tool) or other tools coming soon …
There are two type of WebLogic Server instance in a domain, Administration Server and Managed Server.
—You can start Managed Server without Administration Server with exception for first time. If you are starting Managed Server for first time]then Administration Server should be Up. Managed Server can cache config files locally(in its local config directory) and later Managed Server can start on its own.
— To start Managed Server using script, supply Admin Server protocol, Server Name and Listen Port(check startup command for more information).
—If startup mode of domain is "production" then startup will prompt you for username & password to start services (You can create define username/password in boot.properties file. Coming soon !!!).
—If you create domain and startup mode is "development" then startup will not prompt for username/password as username password are stored in boot identity file in security directory of Domain at BEA_HOME / user_projects / domains / <domainName> / servers/ <serverName>/ security / boot.properties
Ways to start Administration Serverin Oracle WebLogic
1.Using startup script
2. From Windows Start Menu (windows only)
3. Using "java weblogic.Server" command
4. Using WLST (WebLogic Scripting Tool) and Node Manager
5. Using WLST without Node Manager
Ways to start Managed Serverin Oracle WebLogic
1.Using startup script
2. Using Administration Console
3. Using WLST and Node Manager
4. Using "java weblogic.Server" command
1. Starting Administration Server (startWebLogic.cmd or .sh)
2. Starting Managed Server (startManagedWebLogic.sh or .cmd)
A. To Start WebLogic Administration Server Instance
Go to domain for which you wish to start Administration Server
cd $BEA_HOME/user_projects/domains/<domain_name>/bin
startWebLogic.cmd (for Windows)
startWebLogic.sh (for Unix)
confirm that WebLogic Adminstration Server started properly by looking at message "Service started RUNNING mode". Log file in below picture shows that AdminSever is listening on Port 7001 and all IP addresses on specific machine.
Startup/Shutdown Log file can be found at $BEA_HOME/ user_projects/ domains/ <domain_name> /servers/<ServerName> /logs / <ServerName>.log
B. Start Managed Server Instance
If you created Managed Server while creating domain then you can start Managed Server using startManagedWebLogic command
startManagedWebLogic.cmd <managed_server_name> <admin_url> (for Windows)
startManagedWebLogic.sh <managed_server_name> <admin_url> (for Unix)
I created Managed Server MS1 with Admin Port as 7003
startManagedWebLogic.cmd ms1 http://localhost:7003 (Windows)
Oracle Documentation for Startup / Shutdown
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Haley Johnson after standing and taking that first step Friday morning with Dr. Justin Smith and Dr. Taima McCartney (Tony Duncan/Johnson City Press)
ELIZABETHTON — Come on legs! WORK.
Those were the words written on a Twitter post by Haley Johnson, accompanied by a picture of her non-functioning legs, one day after her spinal cord concussion injury during Cloudland's Class A girls sectional basketball game against Meigs County on March 1.
Friday morning at Physical Therapy Services in Elizabethton, Johnson's legs finally began to cooperate.
With tears in her eyes, the 17-year-old senior took a big step, figuratively, in the road to recovery: She stood on her own.
Grasp that for a moment. It has been two weeks of not being able to walk for a kid who was not only a standout athlete, but also a mother of a 16-month-old son.
Yet somehow this young lady flashed a smile that illuminated the room. She spoke of hope, not gloom.
Doctors expect a full recovery, though the process could be frustratingly slow. And with perhaps miles yet to go, thankfulness for the help of others is what seems to emanate from Johnson's heart.
"I just want to mention how amazing everyone has been," said Johnson on Friday. "They have prayed. They came to visit. I got a card signed by South Greene teachers, administration, and players that had $100 in it. And the guy who brought it to me was one of their fans."
Johnson said a lot of people have helped her, especially Taima McCartney.
"I just want to say how awesome Taima McCartney is," said Johnson with a smile.
McCartney is the athletic trainer at Cloudland, and she works at Physical Therapy Services. She was one of the first people to get to Johnson after her injury.
Late in the fourth quarter of a game the Lady Highlanders would eventually lose, Johnson slid over in an attempt to take a charge. After the collision with a Meigs player, Johnson fell backwards and landed on the floor.
Soon, Johnson was being asked if she could feel her feet. Once she got her senses back, Johnson wasn't thinking it was a serious injury.
"I wasn't really that scared, and I didn't think it was a big deal," said Johnson. "I felt like everyone was yelling at me. It took a little while for me to be able to focus. My back was hurting and my head was hurting."
Johnson was down for 20 minutes, and the gym had gone from raucous to silent. The Cloudland student section knelt in a circle for a prayer. Lower Shell Christian Church minister Gerald Holly led a prayer from the PA system.
Johnson was transported to Johnson City Medical Center, and most of the night was a serious challenge that seemed to grow worse. At first, Johnson was told feeling would return to her lower extremities and she would be released.
Instead, she was hospitalized: an expected short-term decision that eventually lasted five days. An MRI revealed no swelling at all, which led to the diagnosis of a spinal cord concussion.
Johnson's dad, Scotty, said he wasn't thinking about basketball.
"The athlete thing leaves, and it's daughter," said Scotty. "There was concern, fear. I'm not sure how you describe it. Terrifying is a good word."
A car wreck a couple of years ago, where Johnson suffered a back injury, probably played a role in this incident. She was hospitalized for two days after the wreck.
"I told her this time I've had enough," said Scotty with a laugh. "I told her she wasn't allowed another one."
Johnson said the first day after the basketball injury she kept expecting to be able to walk around. When the diagnosis changed to 72 hours, Johnson said she started getting down.
But the entire hospital experience was made more manageable because of the love shown by friends and family, said Johnson.
"I had a ton of visitors," she said. "The first night, there were over 30 people. The waiting room was full. That helped a lot."
One of things that helped Johnson was the action of McCartney. The clinical director of Physical Therapy Services, Dr. Justin Smith, said the handling of potential spinal-trauma patients can make a life-altering difference. And McCartney had no field experience as this was her first spine-board patient.
Johnson began treatment at Physical Therapy Services on March 7, and McCartney is her therapist. She said Johnson's improvement has been impressive.
"She has made tremendous gains," said McCartney. "She had no feeling and no movement when she came here, but every day there has been something new she has been able to do. And she has had a great attitude the entire time. Haley is the most inspirational patient."
Johnson's attitude has been an important part of the process. A conversion disorder can cause a patient to suffer from neurological symptoms without a definable organic cause.
"The doctor told me it could be a mindset problem," said Johnson, who returned to school Monday. "I've tried to tell myself if I don't stay positive, I won't get better."
A positive mindset seems natural for Johnson instead of something manufactured. It was easy to see her eyes light up when asked if she wanted her son, Brycen, to be mentioned in the story.
It also brought tears to her eyes.
"When (the injury) happened I wondered how I would raise a 16-month-old boy from a wheelchair," said Johnson. "That terrified me. My family has been great helping with him.
"And Brycen has helped me a ton. He's my motivation."
Johnson reached out to others who may be going through something similar to her.
"Don't get down," she said. "There's no need to sit around and think why me, or that something is too hard."
The folks at Physical Therapy Services have helped Johnson quite a bit, too.
"Coming here has been great," said Johnson. "From the front desk to back here, they are all so friendly and nice."
Smith said there's a reasonable goal of Johnson walking across the stage to receive her diploma.
"Today or tomorrow, no," said Smith. Walking across the stage in May? I think so. It's a lofty goal, but a very achievable goal."
Scotty said the community support, here and in other communities, has been unbelievable.
"There has been so much outpouring," said Scotty. "Prayers and concern do matter. I expect nothing but a full recovery because God is good. That's the reason I'm confident.
"And we want everybody to know how proud we are of a little red-headed girl in the corner of East Tennessee."


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CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — An art exhibition opening Aug. 30 (Thursday) in the Murphy Gallery at the University YMCA will feature drawings and paintings created by inmates of the Danville Correctional Center, a medium- to high-security prison for men. The exhibition was coordinated by five prisoners enrolled in the University of Illinois Education Justice Project – part of the College of Education – which provides upper-level college courses, workshops and seminars to inmates who have already earned 60 or more hours of college credit.
Chris Garner, left, created this painting of a couple sharing a ceremonial drink from a gourd as a wedding gift for a friend. | Photo provided by Education Justice Project
EJP doesn't offer courses in art, but EJP director Rebecca Ginsburg, a professor of education policy, organization and leadership and of landscape architecture, said a handful of EJP students initiated and developed the art exhibition. Since none of them had ever attended an art show, bringing this idea to reality provided learning opportunities. They created a flier seeking inmate art, distributed it throughout the prison, and curated the submissions, accepting every piece that met their "family-friendly" criteria. After studying a variety of art exhibition catalogs, they called a meeting of the 15 men whose work will be displayed, and taught them how to write artists' statements introducing their work.
"Their main concern was that people who come to the exhibition not leave with the romantic idea of prisoners captured in a cell but still expressing beauty through their artwork," Ginsburg said. "They want to be thought of as artists, first and foremost, and they want people to know that there's nothing romantic about being in prison."
They settled on the title "Beyond the Lines."
"The 'lines' refer not only to the lines that separate them from the rest of the world, but also to the lines that regulate their lives in prison," Ginsburg said. "In prison, everywhere you go, you go in a line – the chow line, the gym line, the library line. They wanted to say that, beyond the lines that divide and control us, there are other things going on."
Most correctional facilities in Illinois have some sort of art program, though the format and the materials allowed are left to the discretion of each facility's warden. At Danville, there is an "art room" with 28 lockers and a waiting list of inmates seeking access, according to Greg Watson, who recently retired from Illinois Department of Corrections after 18 years as the leisure time services supervisor assigned to the art studio.
Inmates interested in using art supplies had to show Watson work that proved some level of skill, and then take an eight-week course in pastels, acrylics or oil painting, or drawing. The classes are taught by three highly skilled inmate artists, Watson said. After the eight-week course, inmates are allowed to use some art supplies in their cells.
The opening reception, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., will be videotaped and shared with the artists. The exhibition will be open 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily through Oct. 14 at the University Y, 1001 S. Wright St., Champaign.


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