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LAST UPDATED: 5:52 a.m. HST, Aug 8, 2014
Airlines canceled more than 140 flights in and out of Hawaii and between islands, and thousands of passengers scrambled to make alternative travel plans as back-to-back hurricanes moved in on the state Thursday.
Tourism officials and airlines are telling customers to monitor their flight status online and make changes before arriving at the airport. They warned that wait times on the phone could exceed one hour. Some airlines are waiving cancellation or change fees.
There were 78 flights canceled Thursday and 68 canceled Friday with airlines taking a wait-and-see approach on further cancellations. Other flights were delayed to time their arrivals or departures around Iselle, which was downgraded to a tropical storm late Thursday, and Hurricane Julio close behind.
Status of flights can be checked on individual airlines' websites and at the Hawaii Tourism Authority's special site at www.hawaiitourismauthority.org/news/special-alert.
Carriers that have canceled flights include Air China, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Fiji Air, Hawaiian Airlines, Island Air, Jetstar Airways, Mokulele Airlines, 'Ohana by Hawaiian, United Airlines, US Airways and WestJet.
Hawaiian, the state's largest carrier, took the unusual step to move up the departure time of its Maui-Los Angeles flight Thursday by nearly five hours to 5 p.m. from 9:40 p.m. That flight then connected to L.A. from Honolulu at 9:40 p.m. Passengers were called by the airline's reservation agents and airport customer service personnel about the change, and 208 made the Maui-Honolulu connection aboard a Boeing 767.
Spokeswoman Ann Botticelli called the expedited flight "very unusual" and said the approximately 50 passengers who didn't make the flight will be accommodated on other flights leaving Maui when the storm passes.
Earlier in the afternoon, Maryland resident Geri Ann Fuller, who had just arrived from Los Angeles on an American Airlines flight, sat curbside waiting for a shuttle bus to Waikiki. She said friends and family told her to cancel her business trip because of the hurricanes, but she looked up at the sunny sky and pronounced she was ready to hit the beach.
"I was in Southern California, and the first thing I heard on the news when I woke up was two hurricanes were coming into Hawaii on Thursday," she recalled. "And I said, 'Oh great, I'm going to Hawaii on Thursday.' I was a bit concerned. My family and friends thought I should cancel the trip, but I'm here for business and I'm not coming for vacation. So I came anyway, and the sky is blue and it's warm and beautiful, and I'm going to check into my hotel and go to the beach."
For Makakilo's Kili Perkins, who was boarding a Hawaiian Airlines flight to Las Vegas with friend Megan Ho, the timing couldn't have been better.
"We planned this trip from February," Perkins said with a laugh. "The timing was perfect. Everybody's jealous of us that we're leaving when the storm is coming."
Lauren Bucher, who was returning to her home in downtown Honolulu, wasn't as fortunate with her timing after getting off an Alaska Airlines flight from Seattle.
"I'm a little nervous," she said. "I've never been in a hurricane before. I'm just going to stock up and prepare for it. We have some water stocked up, but we might get some more food."
Then there were passengers such as Hawaii Kai's Daisy Carreon, whose nonprofit company, McREL International, wasn't taking any chances and moved her flight up a full day on United Airlines so she could leave Thursday to Guam instead of Friday. Her eventual destination is the Micronesian island of Yap.
"It was a little bit of an inconvenience because I had to go home, get packed and get everything ready," Carreon said. "I have a dog, so I had to get him ready, too."


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Savana Signatures organized one day training for Female ICT Teachers (FICTTA) members and the Tech Girls Club patrons on the new Tech Girls Training Module developed with support from UNICEF Ghana to train and guide Tech Girls on how to become young reporters. Leading a session on photo taking, Mr. John Stephen Agbenyo, Executive Director of Savana Signatures shared projected photos and asked the participants' opinion on the quality, size, position and focus. The participants were...
TECH GIRLS CLUB It's a wonderful experience for most of the Tech girls club members using the internet for the first time in their lives. It's especially wonderful when they are interacting and sharing knowledge with a lot of other girls from around the world during a Google hangout during the UNICEF International Day of the Girl. "It's (a) wonderful and exciting experience for me to be part of the hangout. Initially I thought it was my imagination that, I was listening to ot...
@Savana Signatures Tech Girls draw to demonstrate the child rights situation in their communities under the UNICEF Ghana support program to create content for online media platforms.
Savana Signatures is an ICT4D organisation with a keen interest in using ICT to promote various phases of life. The Tech Girls project is geared towards building the capacity and enhancing the interest of 110 girls in the area of ICT education.
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As I was doing some FMQ on a baby quilt today, I was thinking about stitch regulators. I know I don't have a lot of options, but I am debating buying the Fab-U-Motion with Stitch Regulator for my Pfaff Creative Performance or potentially buying a B550 to get the BSR. The price difference is significant (obviously).
I know I will lose harp space if I get the B550, but people seem pretty back and forth on the value/quality of the stitch regulator that will work on the Pfaff. I have played with the BSR before and liked it. I could potentially trade in my B350SE towards the 550.
Thoughts either way? -- Edited on 6/18/13 11:35 AM --
------it doesn't matter what type of sewing you do. you are sewing, and sewing is good.
I have a FabUMotion that I have used with my Pfaff 2056. I really like how easy it is to move the quilt around on it. Much less stress on my hands (and neck muscles)
I work with a group that makes lap size quilts for charity; and have had so much practice with free motion that I don't feel I need to use it anymore. In fact I am thinking I ought to sell it instead of letting it gather dust.
Investing in the FabUMotion would be far less costly than getting a new Bernina; as far as I know, they work about the same.
------Sewing with a view of the swaying palms....
Anybody else have any thoughts/recommendations?
The very first project I did with my new PCP was free motion quilting, and I found it to free motion so beautifully and easily I can't imagine using something else!
I have never seen the fabu-motion things, and I can't figure out how a stitch regulator actually works. HOW can the machine set stitch length if YOU are the one feeding the fabric????
I use the dynamic spring foot when I FMQ and for embroidery, I LOVE that foot!
Yes, the dogs are down. The Bernina has a sensor of some sort. It has two modes. One where you move the fabric around, and that activates it, and it continues stitching as long as you are moving the fabric. It beeps if you go way too fast. The other mode, you use the presser foot. I prefer the first mode, where you move the fabric and don't use the presser foot.
Currently, it's the only way I can FMQ. I tried manually and it was a disaster. Just a learning curve I'm sure, but not one I have time for currently.
I would test them both before buying a new machine. The Pfaff regulator may be just perfect for you.
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Yeah I guess you could call it "training wheels"
How it works is this: you do drop the feed dogs; and you are controlling how fast you move the fabric, and where. The stitch regulator adjusts the speed of the needle to how fast you are moving the fabric. In other words, the faster you move the fabric, the faster the needle goes up and down. If you slow down your movement, the needle speed slows down too.
These stitch regulators take some getting used to. Even the Bernina one. Some people like them. Others, like myself, find it just as easy to work without it.
The thing that is nice about the FabUMotion is that it is so easy to move the quilt around because the table is on ball bearings. That feature is very nice. However the available area to work on without shifting the quilt is fairly small.
If I had a long arm machine on a frame, I would want a stitch regulator. Absolutely. Why? I'm not sure. Maybe the difference is between moving the machine itself to free-motion, vs. moving the fabric.
To each his own.
The Fab-U-Motion sounds interesting. I've recently been checking out stitch regulators online and hadn't come across this one. I have chronic neck/back pain, so the idea of easily being able to move a quilt through my machine, in addition to the stitch regulation, sounded great! I found a discussion about this on the Quilters Board, and a few people mentioned being very disappointed in it's ability to move fabric. Apparently it doesn't work well with anything more than a practice sandwich or very small quilt due to the weight of a larger quilt creating drag. Have you tried one yet?
Thanks for the explanation SS! I did a little searching and Leah Day explains it pretty well. (She also called it training wheels! LOL)
Good stitch regulator explanation
It is definitely NOT something I'd be interested in, because either with it or without it the PROCESS of learning to FMQ is the same:
In order to get even stitches you MUST learn to coordinate your hands with the speed of the machine.
With a stitch regulator, IT controls the speed of the machine, and you still have to coordinate your hands to it. You will STILL get uneven stitches if your hands move too fast for the setting. The computer that runs it is never going to be able to adjust as fast as your hands are able to move.
Without a stitch regulator, YOU control the speed of the machine with the foot controller. You will get uneven stitches if your hands and the speed are too out of sync.
You can also set your machine's speed and use the start/stop button instead of the foot controller to get a steady constant speed, but for machines that will not allow you to use the foot controller AND the start stop button, that may be challenging when it comes time to stop! I HAVE to slow my machine down when I FMQ, but still need to option to have my speed variable.
The Babylock version is pretty interesting, I have no idea how much it is but it looks pretty easy to set up and is not cumbersome. I LOVE the remote control, that is pretty cool. But it seems like just a speed regulator, which you can set yourself without the need for it. To me it looks a remote version of the start/stop button. I also don't know what machines it is compatible with.
I don't work well with such strictly limited confines, I NEED to be able to slow down/speed up when I FMQ, especially since I am still new to freehand designs. I need to be able to slow down and think about my next direction then go faster when I got it.
I have the bernina 550 and am unimpressed with the BSR. I find it much easier to free motion quilt without it. So, it doesn't seem worth the price of the 550 for that, but if you are looking for a 5.5 stitch width machine to partner with your PCP it is a nice machine. I'm doing the opposite order: bought the 550 last year, but recently ordered a PCP, partly for more harp space. I still like pfaff's IDT better than using the bernina walking foot (although it's an excellent walking foot compared to others I've used).
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The Fargo Spartans have withdrawn from the North Dakota Amateur Baseball state tournament, which opens tonight at Jack Brown Stadium.
Edgeley will take the Spartans' spot in the Class AA division. Edgeley will take on the Jamestown Tarno Tigers on Thursday at 8 p.m. in the AA quarterfinals.
North Dakota Amateur Baseball
2009 State Tournament
At Jack Brown Stadium
Class A
Thursday, Aug. 6
First round
Mantador Monsters vs. Grace City, 5:30 p.m.
Friday, Aug. 7
First round
Valley City Bombers vs. Fairview, 8 p.m.
Saturday, Aug. 8
Jamestown Greyhounds vs. Mantador/Grace City winner, 1:30 p.m.
VC Bombers/Fairview winner vs. Fargo Metros, 7 p.m.
Sunday, Aug. 9
Semifinal winners, 1 p.m.
Class AA
Thurday, Aug. 6
First round
Edgeley vs. Jamestown Tarno Tigers, 8 p.m.
Friday, Aug. 7
First round
Beulah-Hazen Black Jaws vs. Fairmount, 5:30 p.m.
Saturday, Aug. 8
Jamestown Miller Chillers vs. B-H/Fairmount winner, 4:30 p.m.
Edgeley/Tarno Tigers winner vs. Enderlin Indies, 11 a.m.
Sunday, Aug. 9
Semifinal winners, 4 p.m.
Class AAA
Aug. 14-16
Friday, Aug. 14
Game 1: Jamestown Elks vs. Mayville Redcaps, 8:30 p.m.
Game 2: Jamestown Miller Lite Merchants vs. Valley City Saints, 6:30 p.m.
Saturday, Aug. 15
Game 3: Loser Game 1 vs. Loser Game 2, 11 a.m. (loser eliminated)
Game 4: Winner Game 1 vs. Winner Game 2, 1:30 p.m.
Game 5: Winner Game 3 vs. Loser Game 4, 4:30 p.m. (loser eliminated)
Sunday, Aug. 16
Game 6: Winner Game 4 vs. Winner Game 5, 1 p.m. (championship)
Game 7: Second championship game (if necessary), 4 p.m.


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Saturday, August 22, 2009
Bob-omb Amigurumi
Another post & another Amigurumi!
Not much has happened since my last post however i did open an etsy store and i have listed my cute Sackboy Amigurumi with sun cape in it! Find it HERE.
I have made an adorable Bob-omb which is now in my Etsy store! HERE!
Above: the completed Bob-omb from the Super Mario series!
Below: a sideways view of his little body . Note his wind up and fuse!
He stands 4 inch tall (not including his fuse) so as you can see he is a cute pocket-size!
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I will be making more of these little guys with different colours shortly!
Thats all for now! Be sure to check out my Etsy store for more Amigurumi's!
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Chevron donates $232,500 to Western Pa. fire companies
Four volunteer fire departments in Westmoreland County are among more than 50 in Western Pennsylvania that will receive donations from Chevron.
The corporation will donate $232,500 to volunteer fire departments in Western Pennsylvania and West Virginia. The donations will be distributed among 76 first-response fire departments serving the areas where Chevron operates.
In Westmoreland County, Hutchinson Station 85 and Turkeytown departments will each receive $9,000; Rillton, $7,500; and Forbes Road, $1,500.
Other donations include $60,000 for fire departments in Fayette County; $36,000 in Greene County; and $24,000 in Washington County. Fire departments in Marshall County, W.Va., will share $42,000.
Chevron said fire departments will receive $1,500 for each of Chevron's well pads in the department's primary service area.
The company announced the donation during a symbolic check presentation at Republic Volunteer Fire Department in Fayette County, which received a donation of $10,500. Chevron has developed seven well pads in that department's service area.
In addition, Chevron has joined Wild Well Control Inc. to provide training to emergency responders to ensure they are adequately prepared to respond to a potential emergency at a well site. Training for fire companies in Chevron's operating area will be scheduled and conducted on an ongoing basis.
The first training session will be held on Oct. 23 and will be offered to emergency responders in Somerset and eastern Fayette County.
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Took me a while but I finally took a look at your stuff -- pretty impressive
I will keep my good eye on you from here on out!!!
Took me a while but I finally took a look at your stuff -- pretty impressive
I will keep my good eye on you from here on out!!!
yah verry nice!
Love your figure work Mentler! Liam.c: thanks for the support! Scottg: Thanks man, I like to mix it up! All you fellow Comic-con goers, see ya tomorrow!
recent pages....ugghhhh, these only deserve links:
See your working - see your good - and it is good to see you again -
The Bone Doctor
woa i love the pen renderings!
.: drawing fundamentals 01 :.
great stuff in hur! esp that undulating centipede creature! awesome rendering
i love the little creature doodles man! dats some cool shit.
look new smilies!! lsen_gas
Lono: Stank you very much Time for me to go back and check out yours again!
JackalAnubis: Thank you!
Yina: Hey Yina! Glad you like them.
mentler: Trying to keep up!
dood, you rule. i love the stomping guy and the running girl, soooooo hot.
Damn....great stuff.
You are swiftly becoming a mainliner!!!
You are starting to chart your own path.
Will & Van:
I forgot one
Keep it coming man! I love the worm-thingy and the dude with the robe or whatnot (july 30)
awesome man, your sketches never fail to impress. Thanks for sharing.
I self-published a book on the fundamentals of drawing from life.
Damn! u r getting really scary good!
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How to draw and paint *WARNING: You have been warned!*
so is Jack Black really serious about getting the Vote out? Have to fight back the evil tentacles of Kang and Klang? More cool stuff from you, I like the melancholy lizard king.
I want more ink.
neokeo sketchbook
East meets West sketchbooks:
Helzon - R.I.P. Redehlert Undertow Sartell BDFoster Anticonnor
JoshK --part-time CT diner's sketchbook
"I feel in love with a baked potatoe, thats when I started to daaaaance...in France."
Jack Black rocks. Thanks for the skecthes.
dCepT: Thanks man..I'm trying to keep em coming
jetpack42: Thanks Jetpack
xia: Youre too nice
bwkeough: Nah...friend of mine asked me to draw Jack Black. I keep seeing him with that shirt on and I felt like drawing tentacles.
van: Thanks for checking them out!
Really nice post ~~~ your feeling out of the forms is outstanding ~~~ especially since were most likely done from photos. Good work!!
On the other hand SW art is sinking into the sunset and as Custer say at the end "to damn many indians"
Now, that said, you are probably part Choctaw or Crow, if so a apologize!
I like the indian who's wearing an upside-down tu-tu (nah I can tell it's a turkey or something, but tu-tu was my first impression!).
some earlier pages that I didn't comment on: the centipede with fins and tentacle mandibles is awesome, and I absolutley love that quick ink drawing of your sketchbook while you draw in the windowseat of a plane!
neokeo sketchbook
East meets West sketchbooks:
Helzon - R.I.P. Redehlert Undertow Sartell BDFoster Anticonnor
JoshK --part-time CT diner's sketchbook
Whoa.. its been a while!
Some small Life Drawings...
A digi-painting I started for fun...
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oooh this last painting is nice!
very dramatic.
I second that! I hope you finish that one. I'm diggin' the traditional SP also. Great update, I hope the next one doesn't take as long.
ts been forever since I've been to your thread! You are...a genius! That last dump especially had some great contents...the first image on the brown toned paper is incredibly haunting, your creatures are beautifully dynamic and really have a sense of life to them, your SP's are sharp, figures are lovely and intelligently rendered, and your digi-paints flat out rock. My only critique, and it is a small and humble one, is that sometimes your ink (or brush marker, its hard to tell) paintings lose their lighter highlight areas, so they look dark and shadowed. Maybe have a cup of water nearby and water your brush down a little for the light areas, or go over in white conte when the ink is dry. The simple line inks are my favorites, especialy that baby. Beautiful!
Moral of the story...I fuckin' worship you man! And your frequent postage sends my heart all a-flutter. Keep it up!
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EDIT: Whoops, its back up again....
nice stuff, lets see more!
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wow... that last one is amazing. i like you life drawing alot too. i m a big fan. thanks for the post.
Keepiru: You are way too nice to me Thanks so much. And I'll play around with some ink washes real soon. Thanks!
Groover McNab, flex mathews and Lono: Thanks men... Well i guess I am forced to finish that painting then, huh?
Layil: I'm trying!! Yeah... I know this little self portrait doesnt count.
Blue Oil pastel with a razor here and there.
I know I meant to comment on the last post...the SP's keep getting better. The foot studies and that quick digital illustration also look good.
neokeo sketchbook
East meets West sketchbooks:
Helzon - R.I.P. Redehlert Undertow Sartell BDFoster Anticonnor
JoshK --part-time CT diner's sketchbook
These sketches are top-notch... beautiful stuff! Your sketches have like, way advanced in the past couple of months.... not that your sketches were bad before, but they are really great now!
Love the Foster homage!
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Dr. Nellie Deutsch in conversation with Daniel BassilDr. Nellie DeutschDan Bassil About Daniel Bassil Daniel F Bassil, the CEO and Founder of Tutor/Mentor Institute, LLC, July 2011. He combines 40 years of unique experiences into his leadership of the Tutor/Mentor Institute, LLC and the Tutor/Mentor Connection. In 36 years leading a volunteer-based tutor/mentor program, Dan helped create three of the most respected tutor/mentor programs in Chicago, as:- Volunteer Director of the Montgomery Ward-Cabrini Green Tutoring Program from 1975-1990. This program grew from 100 to 300 pairs of teens and volunteers over 15 years. - Executive Director of Cabrini-Green Tutoring Program, Inc. from 1990 till October 1992. During this period, the number of youth grew to 440 and the number of volunteers grew to 550. - Founder and president of Cabrini Connections from 1993-2011. The program started in 1993 with five teens and 7 volunteers and enrolled more than 600 teens and 800 volunteers in the next 18 years.He helped grow the lawyers Lend A Hand to youth program from a $2k award in 1994 to a $2 million foundation in 2007, as: - A non-profit partner and founding member of Executive Committee of the Lend A Hand Program from 1994 to 2001, while it operated as part of the Chicago Bar Foundation- A member of the Executive Board of SunTimes Marovitz Lawyers Lend A Hand to Youth Program from its founding in 2001 through 2008He created Tutor/Mentor Connection in 1993 as part of the Cabrini Connections organization's strategic plan, with a goal of helping high-quality tutor/mentor programs reach more youth in all poverty areas of Chicago. Today the T/MC is a resource used by people in Chicago and throughout the world. With no professional fund raising staff, limited dollars, no board members with connections to City Hall or wealthy families, he raised more than $6 million between 1993 and 2011 to support operations of Cabrini Connections, and Tutor/Mentor Connection.He created the Tutor/Mentor Institute, LLC in 2011 to support the continued work of Tutor/Mentor Connection in Chicago and to help similar intermediary organizations grow in other cities of the US and the world. Awards & media: http://www.tutormentorexchange.net/awards-and-recognitionGet in touch with Daniel:His WebsiteTwitterTutor/ Mentor Institute on FacebookAbout Dr. Nellie DeutschNellie holds a Doctor of Education (Ed.D) in educational leadership specializing in curriculum & instruction and is an E-Learning Professional Development Specialist.She is the founder of Integrating Technology for Active Lifelong Learning (IT4ALL), an online informal network of volunteers that provides free and low-cost professional development workshops for educators around the world. The hands-on workshops help teachers learn to integrate technology into blended and fully online classes for private and public courses.
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|But what was the penalty? According to The 1863 Laws of War death was the primary penalty for desertion, but not the only possible penalty. On page 8, from Part I:
ART. 20. All officers and soldiers who have received pay, or have been duly enlisted in the service of the United States, and shall be convicted of having deserted the same, shall suffer death, or such other punishment as, by sentence of a court-martial, shall be inflicted.*
It does make it clear that death is the penalty for desertion. But it also makes it clear that there was the possibility of other punishments. Now note the asterisk, which is actually in the manual and leads to a note on the bottom of the page.
*No officer or soldier in the Army of the United States shall be subject to the punishment of death, for desertion in time of peace.---Act-29th May, 1830.
So the punishment of death only applied during time of war. Yet it never makes clear in this article what other punishments might be. However, it states that it is by court-martial that death or some other punishment be inflicted.
But punishment for desertion didn't always end with the deserter. Move over to page 9 and Articles 22 and 23. Now according to the table of contents Article 22 is supposed to be about discharges, but it is also about desertion.
ART. 22. No non-commissioned officer or soldier shall enlist himself in any other regiment, troop, or company, without a regular discharge from the regiment, troop, or company in which he last served, on penalty of being reputed a deserter and suffering accordingly. And in case any officer shall knowingly receive or entertain such non-commissioned officer or soldier, or shall not, after his being discovered to be a deserter, immediately confine him, and give notice thereof to the corps in which he last served, the said officer shall, by a court-martial, be cashiered.


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The Science of Failure: Why Highly Successful People Crave Mistakes
"I'm delighted to admit that I've failed at more challenges than anyone I know." — Scott Adams
of adventure, connection, and change making.
"I'm delighted to admit that I've failed at more challenges than anyone I know." — Scott Adams
Not only do we need to learn how to embrace failure but also how to learn from failure. The idea of viewing decisions as experiments is very helpful. Great article! - Ella
I'm not sure if I agree with this point -- I've always strived to offer mentorship to people when I notice that they're in need of similar advice I could have used when I did fail. But I do see how succeeding is a carrot to advice bec you're able to lead confidently with true experience: "Failure makes us less generous. After succeeding at a task, the positive reinforcement makes us more likely to be more generous and helpful to others. If we fail at a task first, however, we're less likely to want to help others, and less generous with our time and money."
I think Beth was just laying out very general psychological tendencies or as she said "subconscious biases we have in our heads" when it comes to dealing with failure. I whole heartedly agree that failure gives me more insight and unlike the generalization outlined, I'm just as likely, if not even more likely to dish out advice out of failure.
Yes always good to be open to feedback! It's the best way to innovate!


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DARRINGTON, Wash. (AP) - Authorities in Washington state say they believe 22 people are still missing in the deadly Washington state mudslide that has killed at least 24 people.
That's down from the 30 people they previously considered missing.
The Snohomish County medical examiner's office said Monday that it has positively identified 18 of the 24 victims in the official death toll.
Snohomish County Executive Director Gary Haakenson says the remains of three additional victims were found Monday, but they have not yet been included in the medical examiner's official numbers.
The slide struck a rural area northeast of Seattle on March 22.
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text: Apply on Company Website Manager - Finance/Accounting Parker & Lynch Los Angeles, CA 11/5/2015 Save Job Sign in Now Email Report Job Description Looking for strong Accounting/Audit professionals for several positions in Los AngelesOur client is a Publicly-Traded, Fortune 500 firm – expanding rapidly and looking to hire several A+ Senior & Manager Accounting/Finance staffTake your career to the next level and rise to the occasion – new challenges & responsibilities everyday! Responsibilities would include (but not limited to) Internal/External Financial ReportingCorporate Financial Planning and AnalysisComplex and technical accounting issues Account Analysis and ReconciliationMonth-End CloseSOX/Internal Audit Professional Qualifications Undergraduate degree in Accounting or FinanceCertified Public Accountant (CPA) certification, or progress towards, is preferred.Minimum of 3 years (for Senior) & 5 years (for Manager) experience in Public Accounting. This includes at least 3 busy seasons in external audit with a Big 4 or large CPA firm. (This is MUST). Please do not apply to position if you do not have a Public Accounting BackgroundExcellent analytical, technical, and auditing skills including proficiency in U.S. Generally AcceptedAccounting Principles (GAAP) and Financial Accounting Services Board (FASB) rules and standards.Strong computer desktop skills required. Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (i.e., macros, pivot tables, etc.)desirable.Demonstrated career progression and job stability. Personal Requirements Flexibility and openness to work on a variety of assignments, industries, and roles.Ability to learn quickly, make an immediate impact, and provide value-added serviceHigh energy and enthusiasm.Strong communication & interpersonal skillsConfidence in professional aptitude and ability to effectively convey skills, knowledge, and qualificationsto clients.Team player with a strong desire to be an active, long-term participant in the growth of the companyEntrepreneurial spirit Compensation: Seniors who possess the majority of professional qualifications: $85,000-$100,000Managers who possess the majority of professional qualifications: $110,000-$130,000 Additionally: Bonus and potential overtimeVery generous healthplan – for individual as well as family401k matchWork life balance is strictly adhered to within this firm – happy employees=productive employees Job Snapshot Base Pay $85,000.00 - $120,000.00 /Year Employment Type Full-Time Job Type Accounting Education None Experience Not Specified Manages Others Not Specified Industry Other Great Industries Required Travel Not Specified Job ID US_EN_8_22608_35814726 Apply on Company Website


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Wladimir Klitschko Gets Engaged to Hayden Panettiere (Photos)
by Greg Smith | Posted on Wednesday, October 9th, 2013
Today On Live With Kelly & Michael, Hayden Panettiere came out with a diamond ring on. When host Kelly Ripa asked Panettiere if she and Klitschko are engaged, the 24-year-old confirmed. Good for them.
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Tim Armstrong's biggest purchase might be his savviest yet.
In an earnings call Wednesday, the CEO announced that AOL is betting a whopping $405 million on a web video company called Adap.tv, which ranked No. 32 on the 2012 Inc. 500 list of fastest growing companies.
For those not keeping score, online video is one of the fastest growing advertising markets, and Adap.tv, with its robust video advertising platform, was among a handful of similar companies that had yet to go public. AOL--which has 54 million unique monthly visitors and came in No. 3 in comScore's most recent ranking of the top U.S. online video content properties (behind Google and Facebook)--stands to profit greatly from the deal, as video has quietly become its cornerstone.
"They're the best growth story, and they're growing at triple-digit rates," says Jeffries analyst Brian Pitz of AOL's foray into video, which started with its acquisition of video syndicator 5Min in 2010. "For the past two years, they've been one of our most bullish names," adds Pitz. "The street hasn't focused on it because of the brand…but [the deal] only bolsters their already-strong video presence."
AOL, whose shares rose 2 percent today, is following the money. "Advertising, for the past 100 years, has been bought in bulk," Armstrong said in a CNBC interview with Andrew Ross Sorkin. "We believe the future is going to be bought more like e-commerce and you're able to plan, target, and do data analytics." To that end, Adap.tv, which started in Israel, has plenty to offer.
Adap.tv is the "largest player" in the space, said Armstrong. According to Pitz, it may be the best fit for the brand. Though many questioned why AOL wouldn't go for VEVO or Hulu, Adap.tv makes sense, says Pitz, because it does not sell media on behalf of publishers, but rather takes a cut of all transactions made on its advertising platform.
AOL's press release noted that Adap.tv is "one of the fastest growing platforms on the Internet, with global revenue growth in excess of 100 percent per year in each of the last three years." The company also boasts "wide adoption by the largest global advertisers and publishers," according to the release, "including 83 out of the Ad Age 100 and 70 of the comScore 100."
Beyond glowing stats, there is the plain and simple fact that knowing what consumers want to buy, and when they want it, is the future of marketing. As Clark Fredricksen, vice president of eMarketer, explains, programmatic ad buying, which Adap.tv excels at, is an "automated selling of ads based on cookies and user behavior."
Let's say you visit New Balance's site to look for a pair of sneakers. If you check out two pairs, decide not to buy them, and then head over to Facebook, the social network will display an ad for the shoes you previously viewed. "That's an incredible level of relevance to you compared to an ad that's catering to a broad demographic," Fredricksen says.
Before AOL came knocking, there were rumors that Adap.tv was preparing to go public in July. But Wall Street hasn't been exactly enamored with the industry. A video ad company, Tremor, went public in June to little fanfare. YuMe, another video ad company, went public today with a lackluster IPO. So did Adap.tv take the easy way out? Probably not, says Fredricksen. It's more likely that AOL spotted a bargain.
"Adap.tv probably wanted a bigger number [at first]," he speculates. "That the other IPOs were less successful probably gave AOL a push to get it cheaper while they could."
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How can you raise your prices without losing some of your customers? Consider these two ways to charge more and often get more customers
The scenario is quite common these days. Increasing costs to do business are squeezing your profits to historically low, razor thin margins.
But, you can't raise your prices because you will lose your customers to the competition (who don't raise their prices).
It is a game of economic chicken where you feel you lose either way.
You are stuck… or are you?
Are there ways in which you can in fact raise your prices… and not get hammered by the competition?
Two Situations Where You Can (And Should) Raise Your Prices
I want to show you two ways (and situations) where you can not only raise your prices, but you can use it to your advantage in a comparison with your competition.
We have actually used these approaches with our clients to boost their Google AdWords pay-per-click advertising results, and improve the response rate on their website.
Comedian Jeff Foxworthy introduces the two ways (two sides of the same coin) in a really funny routine he does.
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Watch the video below to see this brief, hilarious routine. See if you can catch the two angles he uses to justify higher prices.
Two Situations Where You Won't Lose Customers… And May Pick Some Up
Did you catch the angles Jeff used?
In case you just got caught up in the humor of the routine, here they are.
1. People don't necessarily want low prices… if the quality of the products or services is put in doubt.
Did you notice how Jeff didn't have to be talked into choosing the higher priced service? He WANTED it… and didn't feel comfortable accepting the lower priced option. He actually ridicules it.
Why? It all had to do with perceived quality.
There are certain cases where lowering your price, or being the low price leader, or even being in the lower pricing tier, creates a perception that you are cutting corners or providing inferior products or services.
Do you really want to buy a watch from a guy in the Walmart parking lot who sells them out of his trunk… even if it is a great price?
Here is the point I don't want you to miss: If you raise your prices so you are not in the bottom tier of product/service offerings, it is easier to be perceived as a high quality offering.
If you have more expertise, or experience, or a better track record of results, you should charge more than those that don't.
Now, you just need to go out and promote yourself as providing superior quality. If you don't do this, you will simply be perceived as more expensive. Contact 2nd Mile Marketing at (888) 433-5030, and we can show you how to change your customer's perception of what you offer… and how to promote that new image.
2. People often fear (subconsciously) the consequences of choosing a lower cost option.
Who wants to end up having to use a seeing eye dog after Lasik surgery? As remote as that possibility is, bad consequences are still a subconscious concern for people.
If your prices are on the lower end, people sometimes wonder why.
If the low price competitors in your industry are leaving a number of disappointed or frustrated customers in their wake, and you in contrast are able to satisfy your customers, that is a point of leverage for your higher prices. It is called "no regrets."
People will gladly pay the higher price for peace of mind. This is actually one way to get more customers when you raise your prices.
Many companies leverage this to great effect. Read how Allstate and State Farm are doing this in my article, How to Make More Money From Each Customer.
If you would like to read more about this concept, it is actually one of the core concepts presented in our free report, 15 Proven Ways To Grow Your Business Revenue. This 26 page report is full of great ideas and insights that can be immediately applied to your business.
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In my 6000 miles of always taking the lane commuting, I notice riding in medium traffic is safer than low traffic. In low traffic, you get the prankster types. People see an isolated cyclist and think it is a great opportunity to do something dangerous with no witnesses. In medium traffic, one is far less likely to be bothered by this type since there are so many others around to take away their anonymity.
What do other's observe? Sure, you will get more honks in medium traffic, but Ill take a million honks over one person who tries to throw something at me or intentionally run me off the road.


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阿山嘅大佬好唔開心。佢唔開心,因為佢要將啲錢畀一個想拉佢細佬嘅警察。阿山嘅大佬唔開心個陣,佢鍾意飲早茶。因為佢嘅細佬走路,所以佢唔使無得(here, more sensible to say he 'cannot' go to the airport by his brother's car rather saying that he 'doesn't have))坐細路揸嘅架車去飛機場。(飛機 is airplane; 機場 is airport, which is widely and officially accepted already)佢要去飛機場(It's weird to say he has to go to the airport because he doesn't want to have breakfast in Shanghai),因為佢唔想系上海人早茶。(上海人means Shanghainese, 系 is a preposition in front of a place but not a person)佢請一個朋友去上海飲早茶。兩個人坐地鐵去飛機場之後,佢哋坐飛機到上海。
佢哋去上海一個好乖(It is an adjective to describe a person, usually a kid, who is obedient and well-behaved. If you want to say the tea house is famous, you can say 好出名,or 好受歡迎 for the meaning of popular.)嘅茶樓飲早茶。系茶樓,佢哋叫咗好多野。因為阿山嘅大佬好鍾意食叉燒包,佢叫咗兩份。佢哋都叫咗一份腸粉、一份蘿蔔糕同埋一份蒸餃。佢哋冇點蒸蝦餃,認為阿山嘅大佬嘅朋友過敏(對蝦敏感)。有日嗰(佢)個朋友係香港個陣,佢食咗一份蒸蝦餃之後,佢差啲死左。
阿山嘅大佬好唔開心。佢唔開心,因為佢要將啲錢畀一個想拉佢細佬嘅警察(you can used the word"差佬" in a informal situation, 'cos "警察" is a little bit formal)。阿山嘅大佬唔開心個陣,佢(the subject can be omitted here coz you have already saied it in your last sentence)鍾意飲早茶。因為佢嘅細佬走路,所以佢唔使坐細路揸嘅車去飛機場。佢(之所以)要去飛機場,(喺)因為("之所以" and "喺因為" like two friends, they must be use together, if you use one of them, then you must use the rest one in your next sentence, and use them will make you writing or words more logical)佢唔想系上海人早茶。佢請一個朋友去上海飲早茶。兩個人坐地鐵去飛機場之後,佢哋坐飛機到上海。
佢哋去上海一個好乖(???)嘅茶樓飲早茶。系茶樓,佢哋叫咗好多。因為阿山嘅大佬好鍾意食叉燒包,佢叫咗兩份。佢哋都叫咗一份(better use"一碟", 'cos"腸粉" is placed in plates)腸粉、一份蘿蔔糕同埋一份蒸餃。佢哋冇點蒸蝦餃,認為(因為)阿山嘅大佬嘅朋友(say it like "阿山大佬個朋友" is way more simple and better)(add"對蝦", you have to say allergic to what)過敏。有日嗰(同)個朋友係香港個陣,食咗一份蒸蝦餃之後("喺食咗一份蒸蝦餃之後"or"食咗一份蒸蝦餃),佢差啲死左。
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Pineville High's boys and girls doubles teams advanced Monday to the second round of the LHSAA Division I tennis state championships with first-round victories.
Kathryn Lafleur and Erika Myers of Pineville defeated the squad of Davidson and Vidrine of Acadiana (6-0, 6-0) during Monday's rain-delayed action and will face Bienvenue and Stuart of St. Joseph's of Baton Rouge in second-round action today.
Payne Liotta and Trevor Tudor rallied during their first-round match against Turner-Anderson of East Ascension, dropping the first set 4-6 before taking the final two sets 6-1, 6-3. ...


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Efforts to establish national standards for protecting computer data received a boost Thursday when Microsoft Corp. announced support for the idea. Microsoft, the world's biggest computer company, did not endorse a specific bill but said a single national standard is better than the complex and sometimes contradictory patchwork approach now in place around the country.
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The tongue drum is of Aztec origin. Also called log drum or
tone drum. The slit drum is a similar log drum of African origin.
Traditionally made from a hollowed log -- the modern version is
a wooden box with tongues cut into the top, played with mallets.
Hardwood Music Tongue Drums
Hardwood Music Tongue Drums are handcrafted in Arizona by the father and son team of Michael and Joah Thiele. They use beautiful hand-selected domestic and exotic hardwoods, and tune each model precisely to a specific scale. These drums are used extensively throughout the recording industry by major performing artists. They are widely recognized as the "Strad" of tongue drums. Anything less is just a box!
Please note, while we stock an extensive selection of Hardwood Music drums, we may not have every model or every tuning listed below currently available. We may also have additional models in stock that are not listed here. Contact us for our most current selection. Also, since each drum is individually handcrafted, wood selection may differ. "Red Elm" models come standard with Red Elm tops and spruce sides. They offer great sound at an affordable price. "Choice Standard" models may be made of woods such as canarywood, shedua, mahogany, lyptus, padauk, chocolate cedar, or purpleheart. Choice Standard drums may be customized with specific woods depending on availability. If you have a specific request, let us know.
Each drum is signed by Michael or Joah Thiele, and the woods used are also listed on the bottom of the drum. Two rubber mallets are included with drum purchase. Additional pairs of mallets can be purchased for $8.00.
Hardwood Music blends the highest level of visual and acoustic excellence to create a drum of exceptional melodic quality and visual appeal. The open harmonic tunings allow the novice, as well as the veteran musician, to create new and exciting music. Their careful selection of woods and years of research have enabled them to enrich the simple wood tongue drum with a bright resonance of unmatched quality. Each drum is designed and crafted to guarantee the best possible instrument within the limits of size and pitch selection.
To hear some of the tunings on these drums, visit Hardwood's website at www.hardwoodmusic.net
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"There are suppliers, and then there are suppliers of instruments in Michael Thiele's elite category. Working side by side with his son, this two-man shop produces (to our knowledge) the only TUNED hardwood tongue or slit drums. Michael is careful not to use endangered hardwoods, and hand-selects each piece of wood individually. Michael has had a long time friendship with the musician Ben Harper, going back to the days when Ben was a young teenager. If you view the video "Ben Harper Live at the Hollywood Bowl," you'll see one of Michael's drums made especially for Ben being used as the encore selection. Michael and I have had our differences over the years, but they are ones that never concern his fine instruments. He is a Dodgers fan and I am a Yankees fan!"
Fingers Piccolo (4 notes, bottom drum in photo) 13 inches -- $169.00
Fingers Bass (4 notes, middle drum in photo) 20 inches -- $245.00
Fingers 6-note 16 inches -- $259.00
Latin 6-Note (6 notes) 16 inches in length photo -- $259.00
Fancy Piccolo (4 notes) 13 inches in length -- $175.00
High, bright sound in fancy woods.
Ivy (4 notes) 13 inches in length -- $210.00
Beautiful undulating face design.
Whale (6 notes) 13 inches in length photo -- $350.00
Haunting, minor tuning with an artistic design. 6 keys (2 tunings)
Leaf (6 notes) 13 inches in length photo -- $350.00
Warm mids and lows, this drum features a standard Blues progression. (2 tunings)
Pentatonic 6-Note Duet (6 notes) 16 inches in length -- $395.00
Features a bright middle-upper voice range tuned in a beautiful pentatonic scale progression present in many simple folk tunes. Tongues stem from both ends of the face.
Geo Bones (9 notes) 16 inches in length photo -- $495.00
A highly melodic midrange 9-note drum so named for the angular design of the tongues. Features one of several interesting model tunings such as G harmonic minor. (4 tunings)
10-Key (10 notes) 18 inches in length photo -- $650.00
One of Hardwood's finest drums. 10 pitches span a 1.5 octave range that welcomes playable creativity. (6 tunings)
12-Key (12 notes) 18 inches in length photo -- $695.00
An expanded 12-note scale range offers even greater variety of tunings and virtually infinite improvisational possibilities.
Baby Ben Chorded 12-key (12 notes) 18 inches in length photo -- $695.00
This drum has a slightly wider sound chamber and is tuned in a "chorded progression" in the key of C. Especially fun to play with the hands as well as mallets. The "Drumming In Memphis" tuning is especially popular on this model. See video below!


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City Dance restructures - performing at Velocity this weekend!
I sat down with Executive Director Alexe Nowakowski and award winning choreographer Christopher Morgan to discuss the recent changes at City Dance. Former director Paul Emerson has left the organization after eleven years at the helm to start a new dance group. City Dance is now partnering with Morgan and his new company Christopher K. Morgan & Artists. This new company is making its debut at the three year old Velocity Dance Festival on Thursday.
Morgan, the former resident choreographer and rehearsal director of City Dance Ensemble for four years is is now Artist in Residence. Morgan is scaling back from the previous schedule of national and international touring to perform more around the DC area.
Morgan says that under the old model international touring was necessary to pay the bills. With the new model he can focus his efforts on performing and making work while forming relationships with the artists that are here. Morgan says that as the dance community in DC continues to grow dance students from area dance programs like those of George Mason University and the University of Maryland College Park have a reason to stay in the area instead of making the seemingly obligatory trek to "make it" in New York City. His new company will work on a project basis with organizational support from City Dance. Morgan is working on his first evening length piece "Limited Visibility" which will premier next year.
Nowakowski said that the school directed by Lorraine Spiegler focusing on community and education continues to thrive. In its fifteen year history, the conservatory has a reputation for producing well trained dance artists. The school and the company have a mutually beneficial arrangement. The partnership with City Dance means Morgan's company will have two shows a year at the new Black Box Theater at Strathmore also called Studio 405.
This theater which is nearing completion is an example of what is to come in green performance spaces. Their new seating system replaces one that took a day to assemble and deconstruct with an automated one that only takes an hour. The theater lighting system is replace with LEDs that use a fraction of the electricity and don't need gels, the plastic film used to change the color of the lights. Instead the LEDs themselves change colors which means the task of changing gels between pieces is no longer necessary. They are still working on raising money for a truss system, for overhead lights and they hope, solar panels.
"The new model is perfect for City Dance" says Nowakowski. Morgan's new company will work with a schedule that will allow him time to think about making work more and preparing for shows less. Nowakowski is excited about the new company and the many changes happening with dance in the DC area. "City Dance is in the position to help make this a place for high level dance".
Christopher K. Morgan & Artists is performing Velocity Dance Festival Thursday and Saturday October 20 and 22 at 8pm at Sidney Harmon Hall of the Washington Shakespeare Theater. The festival opens on Thursday October 20th and runs through October 23rd.
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Santorini can surprise the most demanding visitor. Hotels of international quality standarts, award-winning gourment restaurants, lounging and spa tretments with a view of the Caldera. And all this in a unique new age setting, with the supernatural energy of the volcano pervading everything. Abandon yourself to the magic...
You feel the metaphysical energy of Santorini the moment your boat sails into the harbor and your eyes light on the sheer cliffs of the Caldera. But the age when Santorini as a tourist destination began and ended with the view of the Caldera and the atmosphere that springs from its unique geological constitution is long past.
The quality investments that have been made in all sectors of the island's infrastructure in recent years, from the luxury hotels impeccable service to the gourmet restaurants that feature so prominently on the gastronomic map of the country, have made Santorini one of the world's top destinations. The best hotels are full all summer long, the readers of the top tourist magazines consistently vote it the most popular island in the Mediterranean. Acknowledging the gifts bestowed upon it by its volcano, Santorini is with each passing year better prepared to offer its throngs of visitors that little bit extra that will allow them to enjoy the magical beauty of the place to the full.
The romantic enchantment of the landscape also pervades the lifestyle of Santorini and underlies its tourist development, which is why the romantic hotels, the atmospheric cocktail bars and the restaurants with their muted lighting all seem to be made to order for lovers - and it should come as no surprise that every year hundreds of people flock to Santorini from the ends of the earth to exchange or renew vows of love to the backdrop of the Caldera.
Santorini is not a family-oriented place, nor is it recommended for those who want to do nothing but lie on the beach. But the archaeoloical riches of Akrotiri, the geological fascination of the volcano, the excelent hotel infrastructure, the seriously exciting nightlife, the picturesque quality of the relatively unknown villages in the interior, the continuing evolution of its fine traditional cuisine and wines, the variety of its coastlines and a very interesting shopping scene are so many reasons why an increasingly broad spectrum of visitors of different ages, lifestyles and budgets are drawn to discover what makes Santorini so special and to enjoy a holiday here.


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The Honolulu firm of McCorriston Miller Mukai MacKinnon has been selected to represent Kauai County in a lawsuit filed by seed four seed companies that want to block the implementation of a new ordinance regulating pesticide use and genetically modified crops.
"We have every confidence that this firm will appropriately represent the county's interests in this matter," stated Mayor Bernard P. Carvalho Jr.
"In addition, we are moving forward with securing a facilitator to get the joint fact finding group for the Environmental Public Health Impact Study underway," the mayor added. "Having reliable, Kauai-based information from which to act will allow us to responsibly address the issues raised in Ordinance 960 and adequately protect the interests of all stakeholders in this discussion."
County officials selected special counsel from a pre-qualified list of 17 law firms.
Earlier this month, the Kauai Council approved the request by the Office of the County Attorney to spend up to $75,000 to retain special counsel to represent the county.


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Bobby works for Mr. Strickland as his golf caddy for the summer. Peggy and Minh race each other to see who can donate the most blood.
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UHV School of Education gets passing grade
The Texas Education Agency recently notified the school that it received a rating of "Accredited" under the Accountability System for Educator Preparation. The accreditation is based on pass rates of students on the Texas Examination of Educator Standards, which graduates must pass to become certified teachers in Texas.
"The best measure of any school is the quality of its graduates," SoEHD Dean John Stansell said. "We are very proud our students have proven themselves to be equal to the high standards set by the TEA."
In order to be accredited, 70 percent of all participants in each of the demographic groups tracked by TEA Hispanic, white, black, other ethnic groups, males and females must pass certification tests the first time. In addition, 80 percent of all graduates must pass the certification within about 18 months of graduating.
The most recent status was granted based on initial student pass rates between Sept.1, 2006, and Dec. 21, 2007.
SoEHD's initial pass rates consistently place it in the top quarter of all education schools in Texas, Stansell said. Graduates have a 99 percent final pass rate. The school has about 900 students enrolled this semester, he noted.
The University of Houston-Victoria, located in the heart of the Coastal Bend region, offers courses leading to more than 65 bachelor's and master's degree
programs and concentrations in the schools of Arts & Sciences, Business Administration, Education & Human Development, and Nursing. UHV provides face-to-face
classes at its Victoria campus as well as teaching sites in Fort Bend and Harris counties, and online classes that students can take from anywhere. Since its
founding in 1973, UHV has provided students with a quality university education from excellent faculty at an affordable price.


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High school students and their parents can learn about planning for college during a free presentation at 7 p.m. Thursday offered by the Coralville Public Library and the Iowa College Access Network.
During the presentation, students and parents will receive answers to questions including preparing for college, what to consider when choosing a college, how to compare colleges, what to look for and ask about during college visits, and what the financial aid process entails.
For more information, contact Karen Stierler at 248-1850.


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Washington State Patrol hosts youth law enforcement camp
January 26, 2013
NEW — 6 a.m. Jan. 26, 2013
Washington high school juniors and seniors interested in a law enforcement career can spend a week learning about job opportunities in the field.
The 36th annual Washington State Patrol-Kiwanis Youth Law Enforcement Career Camp is accepting applications. May 10 is the application deadline.
The camp provides high school students with the opportunity to explore job opportunities in the law enforcement field. Participants can experience the law enforcement problems and challenges encountered by officers on a daily basis, and then learn how to handle the situations in a professional manner.
Deaths from prescription painkiller overdoses drop
January 25, 2013
NEW — 8 a.m. Jan. 25, 2013
Deaths from pain medication overdoses decreased between 2008-11, after increasing eightfold in the preceding decade.
The overdose death rate dropped 23 percent, and the number of deaths dropped from 512 in 2008 to 407 in 2011, state Department of Health officials reported Wednesday.
"We're not out of the woods yet," Dr. Maxine Hayes, state health officer, said in a statement. "While it's encouraging that deaths have dropped, the death rate in 2011 was six times higher than in 1998. Health care providers play a critical role in prescribing medications and helping patients manage pain safely. Prescription pain medications are powerful drugs and must be handled carefully."
Issaquah Chamber of Commerce honors business innovators
January 24, 2013
NEW — 1:40 p.m. Jan. 24, 2013
The most innovative businesses in Issaquah clothe people around the globe, transform garbage into fertilizer, and create productions for local and Broadway audiences.
Issaquah Chamber of Commerce and city leaders announced the Innovation in Issaquah honorees — apparel manufacturer SanMar, WISErg, a manufacturer of fertilizer harvesters, and Village Theatre — at a ceremony and luncheon Thursday.
Leaders at the chamber and City Hall recognized the entrepreneurs' accomplishments through the Innovation in Issaquah contest, a showcase for local businesses offering unique services.
Blaze damages Klahanie home; firefighters rescue cat
January 24, 2013
NEW — 10:20 a.m. Jan. 24, 2013
Firefighters extinguished a blaze at a Klahanie home late Wednesday and rescued a cat from the fire.
Eastside Fire & Rescue responded to a reported explosion and fire inside a garage in the 24200 block of Southeast 43rd Place at 9:49 p.m.
Crews could see flames and smoke pouring from the garage upon arriving at the scene moments later. Firefighters protected nearby fire-prone areas and doused the blaze.
Officials said the home was occupied as the fire started, and the homeowner suffered a minor injury as he or she attempted to extinguish the blaze before firefighters arrived.
Port of Seattle vacancy is open to King County voters
January 24, 2013
NEW — 10 a.m. Jan. 24, 2013
Residents interested in trade, tourism and transportation can apply for soon-to-open seat on the Port of Seattle Commission — a group of officials responsible for overseeing the Port of Seattle and Seattle-Tacoma International Airport.
Commissioner Gael Tarleton intends to resign from the commission Jan. 31 to serve in the state House of Representatives.
Under state law, the commission is allowed 90 days to appoint Tarleton's successor.
The position is open to U.S. and Washington residents eligible to vote in King County. Candidates must submit application materials by noon Feb. 1.
Local high school wrestling / Jan. 15-17, 2013
January 23, 2013
City seeks applicants for boards, commissions
January 23, 2013
NEW — 10 a.m. Jan. 23, 2013
City leaders need civic-minded citizens to offer advice on important issues as municipal board and commission members.
The city needs applicants for openings on 12 boards and commissions. The groups advise the City Council on issues related to the arts, cable TV, development, parks and, in more specialized realms, city cemetery operations and sister-city relationships.
Meanwhile, officials need regular and alternate members for the 12 existing commissions. The applicants for board and commission posts do not need to reside in Issaquah.
Applicants undergo interviews before Mayor Ava Frisinger recommends appointees to the council for confirmation. The council usually confirms appointees in April, and terms for appointees start in May.
Let's Go! for Jan. 24-30
January 23, 2013
Flu epidemic spares Issaquah community — so far
January 22, 2013
Health officials urge vaccinations
Flu remains widespread in Washington and throughout the United States, and local health care providers and school administrators said although the epidemic is raging elsewhere, Issaquah is OK — so far.
Bartell Drugs, public health agency offer flu vaccine
January 22, 2013
Bartell Drugs, 5700 E. Lake Sammamish Parkway S.E., offers in-store flu vaccinations during pharmacy hours for $29.99. Pharmacists can vaccinate anybody 5 and older. Patients ages 5-17 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
In addition to regular flu vaccines, Bartell's provides customers with other options, including the Flu Mist nasal spray and, for seniors 65 and old, Fluzone High-Dose vaccines and Fluzone Intradermal — the latest flu vaccination technology with a 90 percent reduction in needle length.
Public Health – Seattle & King County is offering free flu vaccination clinics at the Eastgate Public Health Center, 14350 S.E. Eastgate Way, Bellevue, on Wednesdays through January from 3-7 p.m.
The vaccination is available to people without insurance or who cannot afford to pay for vaccination otherwise.


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- Air Ticket can be printed directly from the website of Airlines.
- No manipulation or tempering in printed fare on the Ticket.
- Eligibility of Non entitled officials is apprx. Rs17000 per person
- Printed fare on Ticket will be Rs17000
- You have to pay Rs17000 only for the Air Ticket.
- Eligibility for Entitled Officers is approx. Rs25000 per person
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- No requirement of Group.
- Individual tour to keep your privacy maintained with you.
Package Details : 3 Night & 4 Days.
- Airport-Hotel - Airport transfers by individual Vehicle.
- 3 Nights Accommodation in Hotel in Srinagar.
- 1 half day sightseeing of Mughal Garden, Nishant Bagh and Shalimar Bagh.
- Full day excursion of Gulmarg by private individual non-a/c vehicle.
- All applicable taxes.
Day wise Itinerary :
Day 01 : Arrival at Srinagar
Arrival at Srinagar airport , our representative will meet & greet you at Srinagar airport & transfer to your hotel.After check in to your hotel , rest of the time is for leisure, you can enjoy your evening at Dal Lake .Over night stay at hotel in Srinagar.
Day 02 : Srinagar Sight Seeing
Local sight seeing in Srinagar , including Mughal garden , Nishat Bagh , Shalimar Bagh & Chasma Sahi .Over night stay at hotel in Srinagar .
Day 03 : Srinagar - Gulmarg- Srinagar
This morning you will proceed for a full day excursion to Gulmarg, Meadow of Flowers ( 56 kms /2 hrs) situated at an altitude of 2730 meters, full day at leisure to take the leisurely walks on the lush green meadows of flowers with a backdrop of the snow capped mountains. Enjoy pony ride or Gondola ride (rope way) to Khillanmarg at your own cost, Return to Srinagar, Overnight in the hotel.
Day 04 : Departure from Srinagar
Transfer to Srinagar airport for the onward flight with lots of sweet memories . N.B. : The above package can be extended for 4 Nights or 5 Nights as per choice in which tour of Pahalgam and Sonmarg can be included on an additional payment.
Cancellation :
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How to Lose Millions in a Day Without Benefit of the Stock Market
Matthew J. Darnell, writing on Yahoo!'s N.F.L. blog, talks about how Andre Smith, an Alabama offensive lineman slotted as a potential overall No. 1 draft pick, has destroyed his own value with a series of bad decisions and, most recently, a really bad workout in front of pro scouts: I can't recall anyone's draft stock […] Read More »
Some Advice for Gold-Diggers
The Los Angeles Times reports that membership at online dating sites has increased substantially this year; eHarmony, for example, was up 20 percent. In light of the economy, we wonder how many of these online daters joined up to do some gold-digging. They should be careful. As research by Gunter Hitsch, Ali Hortacsu, and Dan […] Read More »
Is This Where the $700 Billion Is Going?
There was a lot of noise last week about how the banks who've been drawing down the government's Troubled Asset Relief Program fund can't account for how the money is being spent. It's not like $700 billion can just disappear, right? Well, a reader named Gannon Hubbard wrote in with a hunch as to where […] Read More »
FREAK Shots: When Money Goes Down the Toilet
At around 231 million percent, Zimbabwe's hyperinflation (which we've written about before) is currently the highest in the world. Blog reader Ben Saltsman sent us this photo of a restroom sign in South Africa, which hints at one use for Zimbabwe's severely devalued currency: Photo: Eugine Baron But is it cost-effective for Zimbabweans to use […] Read More »
McCain, the Media, Money, and Montesinos (and Obama Too)
So Barack Obama continues to raise millions upon millions of dollars, and if he wins the election a lot of people will certainly attribute his victory, at least in significant part, to this money. But should they? We addressed this topic in Freakonomics. Our argument was based on a clever piece of research by Steve […] Read More »
Suze Orman Answers Your Money Questions
Suze Orman Earlier this week, we solicited your questions for Suze Orman. You asked about paying college debt, choosing a good retirement plan, and — especially with a week like this — how safe your money is. In her answers below, Orman also offers a question to ask whenever deciding what to do with your […] Read More »
This Guy Must Be Feeling Pretty Good
It seems like there are only losers when it comes to mortgage debt, but that can't be the case. The folks who sold the stuff to the companies that are being hurt are clearly winners; they pawned off their mortgage debt for far more than it turned out to be worth. And I can only […] Read More »
I'm Not Cheap Enough for a Six-Hour Laundry Session
One of the most profound ideas in economics is household production: the idea that people can choose how to do things by combining their time and their purchases — and then utilize substitution depending on the prices of each. There is more than one way to take a vacation: it can be short and expensive […] Read More »


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Forest Park will have an open house/chili cookoff/touch-a- truck event from noon to 2 p.m Saturday, Oct. 26, at the Forest Park Fire Department, 1201 W. Kemper Road.
This is the second annual chili cookoff, and it will pit representatives from Forest Park's City administration, fire and police departments, public works, Winton Woods School District, and Forest Park's businesses against one another.
Will last year's winner Forest Park's Finance Director, Harlita Robinson, defend her crown or will there be a new winner? You be the judge.
Other activities at this event will be a live burn, touch-a-truck, a smokehouse, finger-printing, music and Home Depot-sponsored activities.


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Land Use Policies
News about Land Use Policies, including commentary and archival articles published in The New York Times.
Chronology of Coverage
Nov. 30, 2015
Paul Krugman Op-Ed column considers reasons for America's urban revitalization, which has increasingly catered almost exclusively to the wealthy, while pricing out the middle-class and poor; calls on government to loosen land-use regulations to allow more housing to be built, leveling off real estate prices. MORE
Nov. 17, 2015
American financial firm TIAA-CREF is found to be heavily invested in agricultural expansion on edge of Amazon rain forests despite Brazilian government's 2010 restrictions on large-scale land deals by foreigners; opponents say company, which bills itself as socially and environmentally responsible, bought land from dubious speculators who displaced previous owners. MORE
Oct. 6, 2015
Some conservationists and government agencies are abandon old conservation models, which seek to preserve individual endangered species or habitats, in favor of broader, ecosystem-wide models that focus on how nature can benefit human society; integrative approach seeks to find ways for species to coexist in uncertain future; plan remains controversial. MORE
Sep. 12, 2015
Op-Ed article by Thomas E Lovejoy and Edward O Wilson argues against Bechtel Corporation proposal to build solar power plant near Baker, Calif, less than mile from Mojave National Preserve; warns project will disturb migration of bighorn sheep native to area; notes this is instance of two environmental imperatives in conflict with one another. MORE
Aug. 23, 2015
Editorial calls attention to growing problem of target shooters abusing national forests, shooting in multiple-use areas and leaving behind what they call 'trigger trash,' enormous amounts of junk, like refrigerators and car parts they drag to pristine areas in order to shoot for enjoyment; notes some enthusiasts have even targeted prehistoric rock art; supports Bureau of Land Management's proposed ban on open target shooting in Utah forests. MORE
Aug. 11, 2015
Editorial praises New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio's plan to use tactic known as mandatory inclusionary zoning to create more permanent affordable housing in city; underscores challenges plan faces and urges City Council to be vigilant that any final plan using land-use regulations in such a manner is actually feasible. MORE
Aug. 2, 2015
Several communities in southeastern Liberia have handed over large swaths of farmland to palm oil company Golden Veroleum Liberia during Ebola outbreak, in return for promises of employment and infrastructure; advocacy groups say company took advantage of desperation stemming from outbreak to pressure residents into bad land deal. MORE
Jul. 9, 2015
Building Blocks column; New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio must choose side in debate over proposed shopping mall in Willets Point, Queens; might side with Appellate Division of State Supreme Court, which has ruled that Citi Field parking lot is parkland and may not be taken for private commercial enterprise, or could choose to back developers and administration of former Mayor Michael Bloomberg in hopes that plan will someday include affordable housing units. MORE
Jul. 3, 2015
Drought has pushed ranching families of Battle Mountain, Nev, to file lawsuits against Bureau of Land Management to overturn no-grazing edict on federal lands. MORE
Jun. 10, 2015
Mark Bittman Op-Ed column warns number of American farmers is likely to decline at accelerated pace as fewer young people enter profession; points out high cost of land remains chief obstacle; praises bill that would forgive student loans to young farmers, but contends only land redistribution will shore up real agriculture and combat megafarmers who have overtaken the industry. MORE
May. 5, 2015
Seattle Mayor Ed Murray says Port of Seattle cannot host Royal Dutch Shell's offshore Arctic fleet without new land-use permit. MORE
Apr. 26, 2015
Florida's Republican legislators have come under fire for using $750 million allotted for conserving and restoring state's wilderness for other projects, despite voter support for conservation; Republicans have argued that state has enough protected land and money is best used for other efforts. MORE
Apr. 23, 2015
Western Indian farmer publicly hangs himself at political rally staged to oppose land-acquisition policies of Prime Min Narenda Modi's government. MORE
Apr. 20, 2015
Francis X Clines Editorial Notebook examines construction of more than 50 large-scale solar energy farms across eastern Long Island, which could produce some 6.3 megwatts of renewable energy and new source of revenue in region; observes that plan has raised concerns about displacement of traditional agriculture in region. MORE
Apr. 2, 2015
Op-Ed article by Will Rogers, head of Trust for Public Land, warns of legislative threats to nation's federally-protected lands; cites partisan Senate budget resolution to sell or give away all such lands other than national parks and monuments; argues elected officials are violating well-demonstrated and long-established consensus among voters in both parties in favor of protecting land, water and the economic benefits they bring. MORE
Mar. 23, 2015
Test of Indian Prime Min Narendra Modi's ability to execute campaign pledges lies on fate of his executive order easing land acquisition for government and business interests, measure that has been received with torrent of opposition in Parliament and among public. MORE
Jan. 27, 2015
Pres Obama's proposal to ban energy exploration on 12 million acres of Arctic National Wildlife Refuge to be designated wilderness elicits angry and bitter reaction from Alaska residents and political leaders; Sen Lisa Murkowski of Alaska, chairwoman of Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, calls announcement 'a stunning attack on our sovereignty.' MORE
Jan. 27, 2015
Editorial welcomes proposal from Pres Obama to designate 1.5 million acres of Alaska's coastal plain as a permanent wilderness refuge; observes decision comes amid debate over whether to exploit area's vast oil reserve, argument that has been deflated by plummeting oil prices. MORE
Jan. 20, 2015
New York State appellate court upholds lower court ruling that privately owned waterways beginning and ending on public land are subject to public right of navigation; original case involved outdoor journalist Phil Brown, who was sued for trespassing by family that owns lake between private property and public land in Adirondack Park in upstate New York. MORE
Jan. 11, 2015
Thousands of businesses have been seized from their owners since Crimea's unification with Russia 10 months ago; Crimean government declares takeovers nationalizations. MORE
Dec. 9, 2014
Proposed 60-acre, 100,000-plot cemetery in San Ramon, Calif, faces opposition from many residents; some object to water use, but Chinese and Indian immigrants balk over cultural believe that living near cemetery is forbidden. MORE
Dec. 4, 2014
Proposed development of sites bordering Grand Canyon National Park have pitted Indian tribes against each other and park officials and conservationists against well-financed developers; park faces several challenges, biggest of which is proposed $1 billion Grand Canyon Escalade development that would include restaurants, boutique hotels, stores, trailer park and gondola to take visitors down to additional attractions on canyon floor. MORE
Nov. 25, 2014
Appraisal column on trouble encountered by real estate broker Alexander Peters in effort to sell eight acres of land he owns in Amagansett, LI, to Town of East Hampton; sale would prevent any future development of land, which sits on a pristine aquifer, protecting local water supply; descendants of original owner, however, have first right of refusal should land be sold again, and have moved to exercise right and block sale. MORE
Nov. 17, 2014
Spanish government is selling land in deals that politicians hope will fill treasuries and that critics see as a possible repeat of a real estate bubble that led to an economic crisis. MORE
Oct. 27, 2014
Op-Ed article by New Mexico Sen Martin Heinrich opposes growing effort to transfer ownership of public lands in America's West to state control; warns change will allow states to sell land to the highest bidder, and that Western taxpayers will be saddled with the cost of overseeing the rest; refuses to abide the sale of some of America's most treasured landscapes to private interests, including oil, gas, timber and mining companies. MORE
Oct. 13, 2014
China's most able farmers, frustrated by how little they earn, have migrated to cities, hollowing out rural districts in Chinese heartland; farm output remains high, but rural living standards have stagnated compared with cities, and few in the countryside see their future there; agriculture has become burden for country; government reform gives farmers rights, but not ownership. MORE
Oct. 11, 2014
Caesars Entertainment is among 16 casino developers competing for up to four New York State licenses to build casino hotel and resort in Harriman, NY; village is named after E H Harriman, railroad baron of the Gilded Age whose descendants are trying to block the development and preserve the land. MORE
Oct. 1, 2014
There are now twice as many wild horses in the West as federal land managers say the land can sustain, and the system for keeping them under control is on the verge of crisis. MORE
Sep. 30, 2014
Editorial welcomes Obama administration's $554 million settlement with Navajo Nation, calling it a milestone of long-deferred justice for decades of federal mismanagement of Native American lands; applauds administration for negotiating settlements totaling $2.61 billion so far, and for reversing stalling tactics by the Interior Department that have long tied up tribes in endless litigation. MORE
Sep. 28, 2014
Chinese real estate tycoon Huang Nubo is looking to buy land in Norway, creating speculation about moves by China to gain a permanent foothold in the Arctic; region is growing in economic significance as global warming opens new and cheaper shipping routes from Asia; also Arctic region holds around 13 percent of the world's undiscovered oil and 30 percent of its natural gas, reserves that have been untouched because of difficulty and high cost of their development. MORE
Sep. 25, 2014
Montalcino Journal; regional government in Tuscany, world renowned for its verdant vineyards and their wines, approves new rural preservation plan, saying that too many vines have been planted and warning of soil erosion; wine producers are asking for parts of the plan to be scrapped, MORE
Aug. 5, 2014
Town of Southampton on Long Island pays $12.5 million for development rights to farmland in Water Mill to protect and maintain its agricultural heritage, practice pioneered by Suffolk County in 1970s; in addition to buying development rights on 33 acres, town has also bought equestrian rights, vineyard rights and restrictions on leaving land fallow for more than two years. MORE
Jul. 28, 2014
British government plans to make more land available for licensing for oil and natural gas exploration in first such expansion since 2008; it is opening large new tracts of land for exploratory drilling as part of an effort to encourage exploitation of shale fuel. MORE
Jun. 5, 2014
Dr Robert Costanza study in journal Global Environmental Change updates 1997 study claiming that protections provided by natural ecosystems, like wetlands, coral reefs and forests, are worth $33 trillion, or $48.7 trillion in today's dollars; new study shows that true value of world's ecosystems is at least three times as high. MORE
May. 21, 2014
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio's administration says proposal to save Pier 40 on Lower West Side of Manhattan by selling air rights to owner of huge industrial building must go through city's land use review; city's position puts mayor's office at odds with plan by Gov Andrew M Cuomo's administration and Hudson River Park Trust, which had sought to bypass input from local community. MORE
Apr. 28, 2014
Paul Krugman Op-Ed column laments that rancher Cliven Bundy, who refused to pay fees for grazing his animals on federal land, has turned out to be racist; notes that has allowed conservatives an easy way to dissociate themselves from him without facing up to the terrible wrong turn their movement has taken; contends their treatment of Bundy as some kind of libertarian hero is crazy. MORE
Apr. 27, 2014
Maureen Dowd criticizes deep hypocrisy of racist rant by rancher Cliven Bundy, arguing that he himself is guilty of the free-ride mentality he associates with black Americans; notes that Bundy has refused to pay minimal fees for his cattle to graze on federal lands; laments level of support he has received from Tea Party and on conservative media. MORE
Apr. 26, 2014
Gail Collins Op-Ed column notes flight of conservative supporters from cause of rancher Cliven Bundy, who refuses to pay federal grazing fees, following racist comments by Bundy; urges conservatives to use caution in supporting people who say that they do not recognize United States government as existing. MORE
Apr. 24, 2014
Standoff over cattle grazing on public land in Nevada is highlighting deep resentment over federal government's sprawling ownership of Western land; situation is illustrated by plight of Nevada rancher Cliven Bundy, whose family has grazed cattle there since they homesteaded in 1870s; Bundy owes the government more than $1 million in grazing fees, and he stopped paying after the Bureau of Land Management ordered him to restrict the periods when his herd roams. MORE
Mar. 31, 2014
Hilcorp energy company is seeking to use an unused 1961 Pennsylvania law to force four holdout landowners in New Bedford, Pa, to accept oil and gas drilling under their land; law, known as forced pooling, means that property owners who do not sign leases get bundled in with those who do. MORE
Mar. 15, 2014
Rural district of Wood Colony in California, community settled more than a century ago by a religious group called the Old German Baptist Brethren, is facing change; residents are fourth- and fifth-generation farmers who tend an unspoiled landscape and are hoping to stop plans by City of Modesto to bring about 1,800 acres of Wood Colony under city jurisdiction to develop. MORE
Mar. 8, 2014
Battle over planned restaurant for Union Square Park in Manhattan is only latest chapter in decades-old debate over whether eateries constitute appropriate use of New York City parks; first sit-down restaurant opened in Central Park in the 1860s, and there are now more than a dozen such establishments in city parks, generating more than $6 million a year in revenue for city's general fund. MORE
Jan. 15, 2014
Op-Ed article by Tim Hanstad and Roy Prosterman, executives at nonprofit group Landesa, contends the developing world's landless poor routinely bear the brunt of natural disasters like Typhoon Haiyan; urges international community to push for enforcement of long-ignored land tenure reform laws in the Philippines. MORE
Dec. 14, 2013
Landowners in Philippines are thwarting rebuilding efforts of area squatters in aftermath of Typhoon Haiyan; land disputes at settlements and shantytowns up and down coast are among many reasons recovery effort in nation is faltering. MORE
Dec. 13, 2013
Federal judge rules that a cross on federal land in San Diego violates the First Amendment ban on a government endorsement of religion, ordering it removed within 90 days. MORE
Nov. 1, 2013
New York State voters will decide century-old debate on more than 200 parcels of land in Township 40, in Adirondack Park, that state has long maintained as its property to dismay of those living there who believe they are owners; constitutional amendment would permit State Legislature to settle long-standing title disputes over the Hamilton County parcels, put the land in private hands and add new forest preserve lands. MORE
Oct. 27, 2013
Conservationist group American Prairie Reserve is trying to build a new kind of national park in Montana, buying up old ranches to create a vast grassland reserve where 10,000 bison roam; supporters see the privately financed project as way to create wide-open public spaces but some ranchers object, fearing the region will lose its identity to wealthy outsiders. MORE
Oct. 11, 2013
New York City Council and group of tenants file lawsuit in move to block Bloomberg administration from acting on plan to lease land in public housing developments to private developers for market-rate apartments. MORE
Oct. 1, 2013
Op-Ed article by farmers Lindsey Lusher Shute and Benjamin Shute warns wealthy individuals are using easements to buy up protected farmland for leisure use, pricing out those who would use land for production; calls for New York and other states to adopt programs like the Vermont Land Trust that establish stricter conservation easements to keep farms in the hands of farmers. MORE
Oct. 1, 2013
Newly created sugar plantations in Cambodia have created thousands of jobs for destitute migrant workers and subsistence farmers; still, international trade pacts that foster exports for the country and other poor nations can have unintended effect of encouraging land grabs by wealthy, politically connected families. MORE
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Inequality and the City
As the affluent flock back to the urban centers, there also needs to be enough housing for everyone else.
November 30, 2015, Monday
MORE ON LAND USE POLICIES AND: Urban Areas , Gentrification , Land Use Policies , Real Estate and Housing (Residential) , Income Inequality , New York City , Building (Construction) , de Blasio, Bill
In Guatemala, People Living Off Forests Are Tasked With Protecting Them
Ranchers, loggers and smugglers all threaten tropical forests, but in areas given to local communities, the deforestation rate is close to zero, a study finds.
November 26, 2015, Thursday
MORE ON LAND USE POLICIES AND: Forests and Forestry , Land Use Policies , Logging Industry , Guatemala , Greenhouse Gas Emissions , Carbon Dioxide , Maya Biosphere Reserve (Peten, Guatemala) , Uaxactun (Guatemala)
Towering, Teeming Hong Kong — Where the Buffalo Roam
Most of Hong Kong is not an urban jungle, but rather a real one, bristling with monkeys, pythons and boars — and a lot of feral cattle.
November 23, 2015, Monday
MORE ON LAND USE POLICIES AND: Hong Kong , Cattle , Conservation of Resources , Land Use Policies , Animal Abuse, Rights and Welfare , Water Buffaloes , Wilderness Areas , Lantau Buffalo Assn (Hong Kong) , Sai Kung Buffalo Watch (Hong Kong)
Foreign Ownership Ban Prevents Australia Land Sale
A government ban on foreign investors has scuttled Australia's biggest land sale, an official said on Friday.
November 20, 2015, Friday
MORE ON LAND USE POLICIES AND: Australia , S Kidman & Co Ltd , Foreign Investments , Ernst & Young , Land Use Policies , Cattle
TIAA-CREF, U.S. Investment Giant, Accused of Land Grabs in Brazil
Documents show that the American financial group and its Brazilian partners have spent millions to buy farmland despite a Brazilian ban on such large-scale deals by foreigners.
November 17, 2015, Tuesday
MORE ON LAND USE POLICIES AND: Brazil , Tiaa-Cref , Land Use Policies , Foreign Investments , Agriculture and Farming , Environment , Regulation and Deregulation of Industry , International Relations
Indian Water Rights
The Hoopa Valley Indian Tribe writes that Congress's "historical unwillingness to ratify the so-called Klamath agreements is praiseworthy."
November 17, 2015, Tuesday
MORE ON LAND USE POLICIES AND: Native Americans , Water , Land Use Policies
Hong Kong's Drive for 'Green Burials' Clashes With Tradition
Concerned by a scarcity of burial space and a rise in deaths, Hong Kong officials are urging the public to scatter ashes in designated gardens or at sea.
October 23, 2015, Friday
MORE ON LAND USE POLICIES AND: Hong Kong , Cremation , Land Use Policies , Cemeteries , Sustainable Living
Grand Canyon Waters, at the Abyss
President Obama should use his authority to expand protections for the park, which is threatened by mining.
October 14, 2015, Wednesday
MORE ON LAND USE POLICIES AND: Grand Canyon National Park , Uranium , Water Pollution , National Parks, Monuments and Seashores , Mines and Mining , Obama, Barack , Land Use Policies , United States Politics and Government , Grand Canyon (Ariz)
A Shifting Approach to Saving Endangered Species
In a shift in policy toward endangered species, conservation interests are working with those of government and business on wider-ranging plans.
October 6, 2015, Tuesday
MORE ON LAND USE POLICIES AND: Endangered and Extinct Species , Land Use Policies , Conservation of Resources , Grouse (Bird) , Law and Legislation , Interior Department
Judge Blocks Obama Administration Rules on Fracking
A federal judge in Wyoming issued a preliminary injunction against the rules, which applied only to oil and gas production on federal and tribal lands.
October 1, 2015, Thursday
MORE ON LAND USE POLICIES AND: Hydraulic Fracturing , Interior Department , Bureau of Land Management , Obama, Barack , Skavdahl, Scott W , Regulation and Deregulation of Industry , Land Use Policies , Wyoming
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The ending, or conclusion as it is more commonly known, is perhaps the hardest part of any paper. You might reintroduce the point(s) that you set out to prove with your assertion, but this time include a few key arguments that you made during the body. In this instance, you are better served with paraphrasing, as opposed to quoting. One goal of your conclusion can be to leave your reader with a particularly memorable thought or idea after completing your literary analysis.
The hardest thing to avoid in the conclusion is the impression of it being the introduction, copied and pasted onto the end of the paper. This is one of the reasons to include key arguments that you made in the body. Another reason to include these key arguments is to leave them fresh in the mind of your reader, which is particularly important for any points which might have been pushed to the back of your reader's brain as he or she traveled through your paper with you.
A conclusion to the example involving The Awakening might look like this:
Edna Pontellier's death was suicide. More than that, it was a preconceived suicide and not just a whimsical decision. The suicide was an act of rebellion and a means by which she emancipated herself from a life that she felt was asphyxiating her. Edna Pontellier's homoerotic lusting for the same sex on a larger scale represents the bisexual potential that is inherent in all humans. And, in spite of the fact that Edna did leave behind a world that could never fully understand the lesbian within, she also left behind two motherless children, a budding artistic talent, and a newfound independence that very few females of the time were able to boast.And finally, read on about proofreading.