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Accountancy becoming a trade, not a profession
Accountant David Logan spelled out a stark warning to fellow practitioners at the recent IRIS World event at Twickenham.
"Accountancy is now becoming a trade not a profession," argued David Logan of Northern Ireland firm McIlveen Howard (MHL) during a panel session with three other accountants.
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"We can get a set of accounts done in a morning." 3 thanks
Please define "done".
Also, please state the size of business and complexity of records.
I think in the free market 7 thanks
they call it competition. No mention of the quality of work....just the moan that anybody can do a set of accounts. Time to man up and find a better way to sell your services.
Quality still matters 3 thanks
A large number of my new clients over the past 6 months have come from businesses using accountants who just took the client's figures and prepared the accounts without applying any thought.
In some cases the clients realised that there were problems in the accounts and others came as a consequence of a visit from HMRC when problems were highlighted.
The common theme was that the accountants were just processing the figures in minimum time and with minimum care. When I have explained the problems of this approach to the prospective clients they have all embraced the idea of paying a bit more and getting a proper job done. The shocking thing for me was that some of the firms involved were large local/medium national practices who, in my opinion, should know better. The clients had gone to them in the first place because they thought they would get a better job.
I have had several referals from these new clients and look forward to making a decent living by offering quality at a reasonable price for many years to come.
Nothing wrong with being a trade.... 4 thanks
...or with treating your business like a business, for that matter.
We have the advantage of recurring fees for compliance work, so let's get that done efficiently and then up-sell some tax planning or business coaching or whatever. At the same time you get your marketing in place and get referrals from your completely-satisfied customers. All sounds remarkably straightforward and sensible to me. You rely on your excellent service, clear communication and building good relationships, and not on perceived barriers to entry such as letters after your name.
At the end of the day there's no great difference between me and a plumber/electrician/whatever: we get up, we help people sort out their problems or improve their lives, and we aim to make some money to provide for us and ours. Perhaps it's no bad thing that we stop thinking of ourselves as being a cut above the rest.
In my view accountancy
In my view accountancy practices have historically been about business + conduct. Conduct because a professional body regulated the practice - even with such restrictions as restrictions on advertising, soliciting business etc!!!. Moving the audit threshold up in recent times has effectively opened the floodgates for everyone to come in and trade. The franchisee model too has been quite successful. So we're here with everything now available for £xx.99 quids!!!!
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A good businessman accepts the market place and adapts their business to it, not the other way around.
accountancy the trade 1 thanks
As wilkoskip says...with treating your business like a business, for that matter....That is it. Take a leaf out of the traders handbook and bill 'em for everything!
Shape up or ship out! 1 thanks
Compete or die!
If the kitchen is too hot, get the hell out of the kitchen!
etc, etc,etc.....
Wish it were true.
If you want to invest £10,000 now you have to go to an IFA. But if you want to put £10,000 into a business, you can go to anybody."
If only that were true I'd put a deposit down on the Porsche now!. Punters can go direct, or to a bank, and after 1st January 2013 will increasingly do so I'm afraid. Accountants and IFA's like yours truly, are up against the second strongest union in the country, protecting vested interests. After the BMA, the Law Society and their accomplices at the Legal Services Commission, are busy making lucrative jobs like trust and estate administration 'reserved activities'.
a highly biased article 1 thanks
as if IRIS solves the problem....in fact you don't need IRIS to churn out a load of rubbish and the cheaper (don't know what we are doing) providers are not using IRIS.
the silver lining is the pathetically useless will be easy to sue and should be an easy target for the tax man....if the tax man got his behind into gear and closed the budget deficit rather than whinging about it.
Not the right room for an argument 1 thanks
The location/timing, of the panel was not a suitable forum to go off on one about ivory towers, and prejudice about those who are not "registered" or a debate over what "profession" means in 2012.
I accepted that David was telling it like he saw it in his business but it reminded me of the sort of heated debates we used to have on here 5 years ago about riff-raff upstarts (or words to that effect) taking our jobs.
The major part of work accountants do has always been form filling and number crunching, only in years gone by these activities were a mystery or too complex for others and so accountants were seen (and promoted themselves) as wizards. With automation, deregulation and most importantly, clients and potential clients, being guided to DIY, there is no longer much of a mystery and it really is now "just" form filling & number crunching.
For those who saw this coming, they have done what so many other businesses have had to do; adapt. I had never met David before Irisworls and didn't get a chance to speak to him, but the impression I got was that this message has only recently got through and that there was a degree of shock at what it all meant.
As a PS to this, there were also discussions about where this is going. At the moment there is still sufficient compliance work about to keep accountants occupied however, will there be a tipping point, particularly with new young business startups, where businesses do not necessarily need an accountant.
We may be sitting there with all our valuable new skills but, without the hook of compliance work, how are we going to convince clients they "need" us? At that point we really do become like any other business and, with the new skills having taken years of experience and training to gather, will there be so many of us (whatever you call us) about?
I Have picked up many 2 thanks
clients this year from people who did their own accounts and returns for the last 2 years. Suddenly the penny drops. Of course you will get people trying different things before they realise Accountants are there for a reason. Normally when the banks ask them for more information for their new mortgage.
Paul perceptive as ever
Since I read the Steve Jobs biography and heard the "these guys are going to eat our lunch" story which led to the invention of the iPhone (clever man Steve Jobs) I've been struck with the parallel for accountants.
We used to be gatekeepers to the taxman and Companies House, because we could prepare accounts. Now it's up to whoever has the iXBRL software.
So, as has been said above, we have to adapt. Many have moved out of audit already, which is probably a smart move given what has happened to audit exemption, but there's an issue with where small charities etc will go for an audit.
Nevertheless, as the compliance work and especially the mechanical processing part of the work drops away, or certainly becomes even less valued than it is at the moment, the money will surely have to be made by giving advice which is valued by the client.
Someone once said, at an ICAEW Council conference I attended, you really have a problem when your core product becomes someone else's loss leader, or worse, their free giveaway. The firms giving the advice will, I expect, be doing the processing very cheaply indeed.
I used to pick up many
John - yes we are still in transition here where a little info can be a dangerous thing and so lay people still have to do quite a bit of research and checking up if they are going to do a good job in doing a set of accounts.
On the other side of the coin, most of my clients now do far more of their own stuff than they did 5 years ago, this is not only because it's easier (say with online accounting) but because I've got bored with bank recs, calculating depreciation and doing basic tax returns and so have educated them to make my life easier and enabling me to look at stuff more suited to XY years of experience.
A few years back I used to pick up clients who had been doing their own VAT returns and PAYE but had got into a muddle and came to me to undo all the past errors and put them right, but that doesn't seem to happen any more.
Bookkeeping systems have developed to take care of this and I now only cast an eye over one VAT return on a regular basis.
Rumour has it that bookeeping providers (especially online) are looking at taking things a stage further and building in additional functionality for year end accounts and tax returns, even iXBRL. Why wouldn't they, VAT/PAYE today Accounts/Tax returns tomorrow, it's only numbers and basic compliance rules which would get a whole lot easier if the micro company proposals make it to legislation.
Even if clients still chose to pass them by us first before pushing the button, there goes a huge chunk of our current work.
I have always
encouraged my clients to keep their own records including Accounting packages. I think the thing that is forgotton is that although there are many bookkeepers etc. out there, small business has grown and will continue to grow. Eventually we will see the demise of PAYE and most will be self-employed in one shape or another. Reason being large concerns will have no money to take on PAYE people (H & S, compliance, pensions etc.).
Large concerns
encouraged my clients to keep their own records including Accounting packages. I think the thing that is forgotton is that although there are many bookkeepers etc. out there, small business has grown and will continue to grow. Eventually we will see the demise of PAYE and most will be self-employed in one shape or another. Reason being large concerns will have no money to take on PAYE people (H & S, compliance, pensions etc.).
Everyone needs to follow the large concerns model......only employ single mums for 16 hours a week..hence no NIC costs to employer....state will make up their wages to £24K ish p.a.
discrimination? would think not the genuine reason is a cost and not being able to out bid the government.
Who needs a fancy avoidance scheme when there is a free government one available.
If you are a male you just need to charge for your sperm!
Don't forget the new generation 1 thanks
of state pensioners, who with pension credits could fill the other 16 hours a week. How many years of Austerity???????
accelerated baby production
And don't forget if you produce a surplus of babies by the age of 16 you can pass some of these up to be looked after the grandparents to secure their income.
Maintenance and sundry prostitution and drug dealing activities are not included in the calculation either....it's a win win.
Brings a whole new meaning to carrying on with a view to a profit.
carrying on with a view to a profit 1 thanks
Sounds like a James Bond spoof movie.
Yes accounts and tax compliance can be automated ... 1 thanks
... but the over-riding problem is GIGO!
""What are you going to do? A £5m company can do its own bookkeeping and file the accounts themselves, with no accountant, and the government is happy."
Of course they are, they are rubbing their hands at the potential penalties!
I don't see that happening. Bookkeeping and accounting yes Accounts definately not. If the feedback I'm getting from new clients who tried to do it on their own is anything to go by then the reversal of the post is true. Let's not forget a successful business person will concentrate on what they know best and are willing to pay for the other stuff to be done. That, to me is common sense.
I think in times of severe austerity all costs will be looked at and it may well be that there will be a temporary blip in the profession.
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(maybe myself...) would argue that in these times when clients are trying to reduce their liabilities accountants/tax advisers are potentially going to get more business (especially where a diy client finds he had a big profit and is worried about the tax.
And whilst i am looking to save money myself....even a simple service of my car is not something i particularly want to do...because inevitably what takes someone with the right tools to do in an hour....will take me a day (or weekend) - sames goes for accounts/tax...
Competition is a good thing - but
there are many ways to skin the cat. I work with clients to reduce their accounting overhead and produce meaningful regular KPIs that they don't have the in-house expertise to produce themselves. I am then only too happy to turn over accurate annual numbers to an auditor if that is what the client wants but more particularly to a professional who can deal with HMRC. My expertise is helping clients to run their business on a day to day basis without the need for a full-time financial controller, but still being close enough to understand the nitty-gritty issues. What my clients really want is up-to-date accurate data on which to base their business decisions - compliance (particularly HMRC) is a separate issue that most business people realise must be done correctly. If they don't beleive that at first, it only takes one challenge for them to see the light!
Accounting issues are universal
I know I'm an outsider on this debate, but interesting to see the same debate happening in another country to mine, and it's exactly the same!
We have the same competing issues occuring here in Australia but without all the regulation issues you speak of. We compete with others who simply take the work, rekey it and call it correct and ready to lodge. Every new prospect we come across though has a story to tell about an accountant who is not receptive,who has made mistakes, who tells them nothing etc etc. Interesting how they continue with these accountants though when they see they need to invest more to get more. Definition of insanity really! They continue with the same type of accountant expecting to get a different result, or to cost less.
Communication is the key and the most important part to communicate is the value proposition, but you must be delivering it for the message to be received. If we were getting it right however, where would forums like this be? Here's to getting it right as an industry across the world and raising the profile of our profession again!
The one thing you and many others seem to forget is costs. Will clients pay for the time they feel should be spent on them. There are clients who just want a "rubber stamp" jobbie and there are others who want a lot more. There are many "number crunchers" out there that do a perfectly good job and get paid accordingly. This is the difference between a trade and a profession. So we are now in a two tier system. Those clients that want the professional touch and are willing to pay for it will go to an Accountant who will understand their needs and requirements.
trade/profession...something in between?
Michelle calls for our "industry" to act, thus "raising the profile of our profession".
Some on this site have railed in the past with the use of "industry" to describe us, perhaps because it then puts us in the same bucket as those in the motor, textile, coal et al industries (work with hands and likely to be in a union).
The problem is that words like industry & profession mean different things to different people at different times. Given the dictionary definition I think "industry" is probably the best way to describe what we are and even what we do,
With regard to "profession" if you go to Wikipedia it provides a good description, talks about the original vocations and how, during the 19th century, others began claiming the same description. It's noticeable however that accountancy does not appear amongst the examples. We do however appear at the head of a list of professions linked from the same page, along with what is now a large number of other industries/disclipines, which will continue to grow.
As an aside, last week in a TV programme, someone was describing her great great grandmother, who came from an aristorcratic family, being castigated when she announced her engagement to a local GP, because he was "trade".
Sorry....to get to my point, "Accountancy" may be a regulated industry, even profession, for some, because they have been through the formal exams and are members of a body with letters after their name but that was their choice, they did not have to do it, unless I suppose they wanted to spend the rest of their lives auditing.
There have been heated debates on this site with some calling for the law to protect the term "Accountant" but, as with "IT Professional" I don't see it happening. Consequently, we are now, rightly in my view, at the head of that long list of professions only because, by luck, we happen to start with an A.
From what I read above therefore the difference in one A from another A rests in how far each wants to go in both the complexity of the work and the personal relationship with the customer and values like professionalism, ethics, integrity..remain purely as human attributes.
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The clients I come across who just want me to rubber stamp what they have done all believe that they have perfect books. I haven't found one yet who has done everything perfectly and many are seriously lacking.
I try to educate the clients that they need a bit more of my time to make sure that their accounts are accurate - some are very happy and are grateful for the advice on improving their books/procedures. Others just want the cheapest job and I tell them to go elsewhere because I will not just rubber stamp something I believe might be wrong.
Others don't take this approach but I have 44 new clients since this time last year and most have come from accountants of the rubber stamp kind.
As an example I took on one client from an 8 partner firm and had to tell the client that the £1000 fee they were paying was unreasonably low given the size and complexity of the business. I still got the job because the client felt that they were not valued and received no service. The client sells large pieces of machinery and takes the old ones back as a trade in. The old machines are then hired out. The client just showed sales net of the trade ins in their books and despite the fact that they had significant rental income, the rubber stamp accountants never engaged any professional thought in the 10 years they acted - the hire machinery was not shown on the Balance Sheet as an asset.
The client was shocked that they hadn't received the correct advice in the past. They thought that £1,000 was a reasonable fee for a limited company even though the client didn't even square the bank properly (there's another story there).
The rubber stampers devalue the profession, they give the clients unreasonable expectations of low fees and at the same time fail to apply the professional knowledge and judgement the client believes they are getting.
If we are talking about trades, I liken the rubber stampers to the painter who just slaps a new coat of paint on top of the old flaking paint and old wood. The professional rubs the paint down, removes any rot, primes the wood and then paints it with a couple of top coats. They both look fairly similar on the surface but if you go digging it doesn't take long to find the problems. Given that the diggers are likely to be HMRC and the financial consequences for the client could be dire, I believe we have a professional duty to protect them as far as possible by carrying out a professional job.
I happen to believe that products like IRIS Open Books are very valuable tools which can reduce time and costs but not by as much as some would have you believe when you do the job professionally.
What a good post, totally agree with everything - especially the analagy.


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Teen Girl in Florida Charged With Felony Over Same Sex Relationship
Kaitlyn Hunt, an 18-year-old high school senior in Sebastian, Florida, has been charged with two counts of sexual battery on a person aged 12 to 16.
According to Kaitlyn's mother and father, her girlfriend's parents found out about the relationship and went to the police to press charges. Although Kate's parents acknowledge the age-of-consent law may have been violated, they believe the charges are outrageous since it relates to consenting behavior among peers, and that this is the result of the opposing parents' rampant homophobia.
Kaitlyn's mother made the following statement on Facebook: "They are out to destroy my daughter, because they feel like she 'made' their daughter gay. They see being gay as wrong and they blame my daughter. They are teenagers in high school experimenting with their sexuality – with mutual consent. And even if their daughter is gay, who cares? She is still their daughter."
At Sebastian River High School, Kaitlyn was a cheerleader, camp counselor, basketball player, and cheering coach. She was even voted "Student with Most School Spirit" by her peers. That all changed when these events unfolded. She was kicked off the school's basketball team by the team coach, then the school board voted to expel her. Kate had been studying as a medical assistant, and planned to attend the nursing program at Valencia College after graduation.
Kate can now either accept the Assistant State Attorney's plea deal, which would require her to admit to a felony, or spend two years under house arrest, and possibly end up on the sex offender registry for life — or she can take her chances by going to trial. Kate's family has been given until this Friday to decide their option.
Meanwhile, her outraged parents have launched a petition to convince the Attorney to "stop the prosecution of an 18-year-old girl in a same-sex relationship." The petition has over 65,000 signatures at the time of writing.
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Flint Hills Beef Fest Businessmen's Mugging, Friday, Aug. 21, 2015
Round up four of the biggest, strongest, toughest men (or ladies) to make your team to enter in the 2015 Flint Hills Beef Fest Businessmen's Mugging.
In a nutshell:
The muggings will take place during the Ranch Rodeo. Prizes will be awarded to the team with the best time. In case of a tie, the tie-breaker will be held after the last Ranch Rodeo event.
The only team guaranteed a spot is the 2014 winning team. All other teams will need to call in their registrations by calling (620) 582-3444, or (620) 412-4097. The first nine teams that call in will be entered. Please leave a phone number of a team member we can contact to confirm your entry. All team members will be required to fill out and submit a Release Form.
There is a supper at the Anderson Building on the Lyon County Fairgrounds prior to the Ranch Rodeo. Team members will receive a pass for the Ranch Feed and the Ranch Rodeo (but spouses and other supporters must purchase tickets). The Ranch Feed begins at 6 p.m. and the Ranch Rodeo follows at 7 p.m.


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Kim Kardashian & Kanye West have done it. The baby's name is North West and we've got all the hilarious tweets about it! Check out the Top 20 funny tweets!
Jimmy Kimmel knows how to serve a humble pie. Watch basketball stars Kobe, Shaq, etc. read tweets questioning their basketball prowess to their literacy.


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Shine Restaurant and Gathering Place at 2027 13th Street is a great spot for gatherings of all sizes. We can accommodate seated or buffet dinners of up to 70 in our event space or up to 130 for mingling and cocktail style food. Our lounge is great for cocktails, food and mingling for up to 50. There is the option of using the combination of both spaces, or even the entire restaurant space, which can set up to 150 seated or 300+ for cocktail style food and drink. We also offer a stage and full sound system along with screen, projector and microphones. It is the perfect place for gatherings, celebrations, and events of all kinds. Please contact firstname.lastname@example.com or call (303) 449-0120 to book your next event!
Sherpa's Adventurers Restaurant & Bar at 825 Walnut Street offers two private event options - the upstairs room and outdoor patio. The Upstairs Room is one of Boulder's largest private party rooms holding 60 people and offering fantastic views of the Flatirons. Decorated with outstanding pictures of Nepal the room also features a private patio to enjoy fresh breezes. Sherpa's has Boulder's largest and best outdoor patio with fantastic views of the Flatirons! The patio is warm and welcoming sporting well-manicured flora and including hand-made stone features. The chairs are extremely comfortable, and all of the seats are covered with plush pads hand-made in Nepal sporting traditional Nepalese artwork and renditions of Mt. Everest. Each piece of stone was hand-placed on the ground and smoothed to perfection. Please contact Pembra Sherpa at (303) 525-6508 to book your next event.
St Julien Hotel & Spa has helped create holiday traditions for more than 10 years. Whether you're seeking a holiday party for your team, a festive family event or an evening out with your special someone, St Julien will ensure it's exceptional. Beginning Thanksgiving Day and continuing through New Year's Eve, let St Julien's signature holiday offerings become part of your beloved annual traditions. Private parties are available in Jill's Restaurant for groups up to 50 people and private event space is available in the St Julien Conference Center for groups ranging from 30 to 300 people. To enquire about an event within our Private Event Space, please contact our Sales and Catering Team at (720) 406-7394. For all other questions or inquiries please contact the hotel directly at (720) 406-9696.
Sushi Tora Let Chef Ray and Manager James create the perfect party venue for you and your guests. Ray's talented chefs are ready to help you create the menu you want from the classic sushi rolls to contemporary inspired sashimi dishes. James' wine and sake knowledge ensures your beverages are well paired with the food. Let our friendly staff cater your next event. Call (303) 444-2280 for additional information.
T/ACO - Boulder's newest taqueria is the perfect downtown location for your next private event. Affordable, fresh, authentic, Mexican cuisine paired with amazing cocktails, our restaurant can host up to 75 people with a community table that seats 12 for smaller more intimate groups. Taco bar with per head pricing and drink specials available for groups larger then 25. Call us today to book your next private party (303) 443-9468.
Tahona Tequila Bistro is the lively place to host your holiday party or private celebration. With a variety of price friendly menu options and the best margaritas in town any party is sure to be perfect at Tahona. Tahona is always happy to offer margarita making classes as well as tequila tastings with tequila connoisseur Peter Soutiere. For additional information please call (303) 938-9600.
Ten20 does parties, large and small, with and without spa services. They also have a large-screen projected TV and DVD player, along with the capability to play music throughout the space. Contact Margaret Miner at (720) 961-0384 or email her at email@example.com.
The Riverside / Agora Event Center provides a unique opportunity to host events in a beautiful, historic building directly along the Boulder Creek. If you are looking for a memorable space that is filled with charm, history and inspiration for your next private event, look no further than the Agora. Please call the events center for more information and availability (720) 477-4164.
The West End Tavern: Available for private parties, luncheons or brunches. The heated rooftop patio (bar side) offers seated events for approximately 50 guests and standing room for many more year round. The dining room offers seated events for up to 45 guests and standing events for up to 75 guests. We also can bring the West End Tavern to you with our mobile smoker catering, Rolling Smoke. For more information visit: http://www.thewestendtavern.com/parties-and-catering/.
West Flanders Brewing Co. We are a locally owned and locally focused Gastro-Brewery, featuring Handcrafted American Cuisine using classic French preparations and Belgian inspired handcrafted beers brewed in-house. West Flanders can accommodate parties of up to 200 (standing) or 140 (seated). The semi-private upstairs, Fermentopia, overlooking the beautiful Pearl St Mall, can accommodate 65 standing or 56 seated and offers a/v for your event. Chef Anthony Hessel would love to prepare a custom menu or even a beer pairing dinner for your event. Email us at email@example.com for more information or to schedule a tour.
Moored between SALT and The Kitchen, Wild Standard's port is in the historic space that was Juanita's (1043 Pearl Street). With its warm, inviting atmosphere, exceptional sea-to-table cuisine, and unique style of service, Wild Standard is ideal for group dinners and celebrations. Pearl Dive- our watery retreat in the cellar-is the perfect place to host social gatherings, corporate affairs, holiday functions, and any other celebrations you may have. For an extra-special, larger function, we welcome inquiries for reserving the entire restaurant. Please contact Megan Schwartz at (720) 450-7571 or at firstname.lastname@example.com.


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Mr. Between (song)
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"Mr. Between" is a song performed by Mr. Between himself as he performs his routine of going between various things, such as Two Guys Named Ed or a seal and a herring. After his song, he meets up with an elephant named "Mr. On Top Of" and loves going on top of things, particularly Mr. Between.
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Guntag Gelman Jones is a flea trainer. He appeared in a 1994 episode of Sesame Street where he brought his box of world-famous fleas to Sesame Street to perform. The acts include Olaf the Weight-Lifting Flea and Tatanya Flea on the tightrope. After their performance, Guntag takes the fleas (in their traveling case -- a detailed shoebox that looks like a circus tent) to the Furry Arms Hotel so someone can watch them while he is away.
The character is a spoof of the animal trainer Gunther Gebel-Williams. He is made from an orange live-hand Anything Muppet.


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Packers Are Out on DeSean Jackson
As if they were ever in… Receiver DeSean Jackson was released by the Philadelphia Eagles last week. If you had any dreams of the Green Bay Packers signing him, you can now put those to rest.
The Packers are not interested, according to Ed Werder.
Re: @DeseanJackson10: We know Skins interested; expect Panthers, Raiders and Jets involvement. Have been told Saints, Packers, Pats are out
— Ed Werder (@Edwerderespn) March 31, 2014
What we don't know if is the Packers were interested. Werder doesn't really explain much more than what you see above.
It's entirely possible the Packers checked into the situation and didn't like Jackson's asking price. There have been reports that said price is pretty high.
That shouldn't really be a surprise. The guy had 1,332 yards and nine touchdowns last season. He surely sees himself as a No. 1 receiver and thus wants to be paid like one.
While he'd be a nice luxury for the Packers to have, they don't really need him. They've already got a guy in the same mold in Randall Cobb. They also have to work out contract extensions for Cobb and Jordy Nelson, both of whom are entering the final year of their current deal.
Paying three receivers top dollar doesn't make sense for any NFL team.
Monty McMahon is one of the founders of Total Packers. He is probably the most famous graduate of UW-Oshkosh next to Jim Gantner.
Just draft brandin cooks at 21 if you're looking for a player in the desean Jackson mold, you'll get 4 years of much cheaper labor.
Can't burn a 1st or 2nd round pick on a WR. Maybe if we had 2 picks.
Only way would be if a buncha teams reached at the top defensive talent out there & Ted Thompson has a high grade on a guy like Marquise Lee & he somehow slips past teams like the Jets & Ravens.
Would be nice if one of those teams did draft Lee so as to free-up Calvin Pryor or Clinton-Dix for us to grab.
Dynamic would suggest he can do multiple things.
No, he can't. He is a small fast guy. The only thing he does is run by people.
He doesn't run good routes. He doesn't block. He doesn't have great hands. He doesn't break tackles. And he isn't a great locker room guy.
I don't see how he fits in with the Redskins because their WRs ARE all dynamic and do everything. The Saints would have been perfect for this guy, however.


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JCPD nabs 452 in Click It or Ticket effort
Tuesday, June 11, 2013
The Jefferson City Police Department issued 452 traffic tickets for its part in the latest national Click It or Ticket mobilization conducted May 20 through June 2.
Officers issued 72 seat belt tickets; five child restraint tickets; 105 speeding tickets; four driving while intoxicated; 17 driving while suspended/revoked tickets; 18 driving without a valid driver's license tickets; 103 no insurance tickets; and 128 other traffic tickets. There were also five minor in possession violations and one violation for selling alcohol to a minor.
Authorities report that seven out of ten people killed in Missouri traffic crashes are unbuckled.
Missouri's seat belt use has remained
relatively unchanged in the last six years, currently at 79 percent, which is well below the national average of 85 percent.
Teens and pickup truck drivers are among those least likely to buckle up at 66 percent and 63 percent respectively.
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New York, January 14, 2013 – TVB, the not-for-profit trade association of America's commercial broadcast television industry, today issued the following statement from SVP & Chief Research Officer, Stacey Lynn Schulman of the TVB:
"The results of Nielsen's latest Cross-Platform Report clearly illustrate the bonus audiences - beyond LIVE viewing - that broadcast television continues to deliver to today's marketers. With more options for audiences to consume content when and where they want it, it is not surprising that the viewing windows for premium broadcast programming are expanding. Unlike cable networks which saw audience expansion primarily in the children's genre, broadcast dramas and sitcoms demonstrated their extended shelf-life and attraction to viewers, with audience growth beyond-7 day, time-shifted program viewing."
"Nielsen's latest Cross-Platform Report also confirms that despite the variety of entertainment alternatives present in the home, traditional TV remains the dominant choice for viewing video across all age groups. On a monthly time spent basis, 18-49 year-old adults spend 14 times as many hours watching video on television versus the Internet, and 26 times as many hours versus their mobile phone usage. The greatest gap in our understanding of true cross-platform behavior lies in tablet usage and we urge Nielsen to move forward swiftly with a solution to measure this usage as well."
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Joe Francis, Christina McLarty engaged
Joe Francis finally found a woman (older than a teenager) who is willing to flash her tatas to him on the daily and will do so for as long as they both shall live…or however long this Hollywood relationship will live for.
Wicky Girls Gone Wild founder France whipped out a ring to Christina McLarty while on vacation in St. Tropez.
The Joe France, Christina McLarty wedding will not be one where guests will lift up their shirts or expose their butt cheeks, in fact there probably will not be an actual ceremony for a hot minute.
Francis says, "We have chosen to have a civil domestic partnership because we don't believe it's appropriate to be married until our gay and lesbian friends are afforded the same rights as us to legally marry in the United States."
So why did Joe Joe choose McLarty to be his bride? Well for a woman to stand by her man throughout four years (on and off) after being certified a dirty pig for college co-ed tatas exposure and for his multiple legal problems (including sitting behind bars), could there really be a more tolerable woman?
Even though the engagement was said to be rather implusive, it is sucky for Christina that she doesn't even have a big fat rock to show off. But Joe Joe revealed, "We're having one made."
Come September, Francis said he and his honey will be getting hitched in Punta Mita, Mexico in front of 200 guests. About the civil ceremony which actually seems like a full-fledged wedding (if you ask me) Francis revealed, "The weekend will be fun, luxurious and filled with lots of surprises. This will be a nontraditional celebration of love, family and friends."


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A jury in Wayne County has found a man accused of beating a patient at a mental hospital not guilty.
34-year-old James Smith used to work at Cherry Hospital in Goldsboro. He was on trial in Wayne County this week for patient abuse and neglect.
The jury ruled Smith was not guilty of abuse against Dean Smith of Roanoke Rapids. The alleged beating took place at the state facility in 2006.
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Cross Country Update
Check out the two new bridges at Percy Warner Park and read about the continued development of the cross country program.
Men wrap up season at South Regional
Promise from freshmen, juniors provide hope for program
XC results from Pre Nationals
B-team and men compete at Terre Haute
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B-team and men compete at Terre Haute
Cross Country Men at SEC's
Images from the men's 8K Race at the SEC Championship in Maryville, Tenn. 10/31/2011.
Men's CC Commodore Classic 2011
The Commodore men placed 9th overall at the Classic, at Percy Warner Park on Sept. 17, 2011.
2011:Clocked a time of 16:59.65 at the Belmont-VU Opener.
2010: One of the top three Vanderbilt runners in every race this season ... Paced the Commodores at the Belmont-VU Opener with a time of 15:51.89 ... Was the first Vanderbilt finisher at the Commodore Classic ... Second Commodore finisher at the Louisville Invitational with a time of 25:58.13 ... Led Vanderbilt at Pre-Nationals with a time of 26:33.4 ... Posted a time of 26:39.72 at the SEC Championships ... Second Vanderbilt runner to finish at the NCAA South Regional, posting a time of 33:04.62.
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I'm a 41 yr old female. About a week before my period,in September,I was inthe car and felt a strong dull pain in the upper center part of the abdomen. It lasted for a while. I'm heavy and I thought the combination of my bra and pants were causing this.
Then I noticed it started coming back about a couple of weeks prior to my period(not as severe as that first time) and lasted for about 16 days. Wherever the waist of my clothes was,there would be pain. Had an ultrasound yesterday,I have two 5cm fibroids. That explains my large lower abdomen but not my upper abdominal pain. The skin seems more sensitive there also. Today,I've been having pain about an inch right of the belly button and it goes around my waist line to my back. When I was pregnant,my belly wasn't perfectly round, it was a bit rectangular,from what I thought was fibroid right where my pain is now,center upper abdomen. It's not horrible pain,but it's not right. help.
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U.S. Permanent Representative to the United Nations, U.S. Mission to the United Nations
Let me begin by thanking the Prosecutor for his very important and informative briefing.
Mr. President, this Council unanimously decided in Resolution 1970 to refer the situation in Libya to the Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court. By doing so, the Council reflected the importance that the international community attaches to ensuring that those responsible for the widespread and systematic attacks against the Libyan people are held accountable.
The Prosecutor has highlighted the deeply troubling actions by the Libyan government and its security forces—including incidents in which Qadhafi forces fired at civilians, reports of torture, rape, deportations, enforced disappearances, the use of cluster munitions and heavy weaponry against civilian targets in crowded urban areas, and blocking humanitarian supplies. All of this underscores the gravity of what we are witnessing in Libya today. New reports make clear that the Qadhafi regime continues to directly target civilians. So the need for justice and accountability persists. These reports further underscore the message that we have repeated in our statements and in our diplomatic efforts: Qadhafi has lost any and all legitimacy to lead Libya.
As the ICC process continues, it is important that the international community remain united in its commitment to protecting civilians and civilian-populated areas under the threat of attack, to ending violence against the Libyan people, and defending the universal rights we all share.
Mr. President, my government welcomes the swift and thorough work the Prosecutor has done. He has said that he plans to submit an application for an arrest warrant in the coming weeks. The specter of ICC prosecution is serious and imminent and should again warn those around Qadhafi about the perils of continuing to tie their fate to his. The Prosecutor has also indicated that further cases may be opened, as would be appropriate against individuals involved in further crimes that might be committed in the days ahead.
Tomorrow, members of the international community will gather in Rome to examine ways to support a political process that will advance the rights and aspirations of the Libyan people. Several proposals have been put forward to resolve the crisis. We continue to discuss these and other potential solutions with our allies and partners, including UN Special Envoy al-Khatib.
Mr. President, we believe in the potential of the Libyan people. We believe they deserve leaders who share and support their aspirations for freedom, democracy, and dignity. Through his brutal oppression, Qadhafi has demonstrated time and again that he is not interested in a Libya that honors his people's hopes and rights.
Thank you, Mr. President.
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Looks really nice! Will the chest have animations and can you carry the torch?
Siege of Inaolia, The first game from Riftwalker Ltd, intends to put survival games on the map by offering a refined and fresh experience in the form of a game that pays heavy attention to story as well as a high replay value by means of dynamic combat, a game that promotes skill over spam while remaining easy to pick up. Set in the Dark Fantasy world of Ilastria, a world plagued by wars and magic as well as the orcs and their kin, you control one of three unlikely heroes in their struggle to survive within the ancient fortress of Inaolia, a task that they soon come to learn, has the very fate of the world in the balance.
Looks really nice! Will the chest have animations and can you carry the torch?
Nah, both are strictly environmental pieces, the torch providing a lighting source while the chest will most likely be as an indicator for a pickup.
Still very nice low poly models. Thanks for including the vertices again.
An updated chest model coupled with a brand new ground based torch.


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Analysts weigh in on Terps' 2011 recruiting class
One year ago the Maryland football program weathered a tumultuous 2-10 season and a seemingly unstable coaching situation by landing a recruiting class ranked in the upper half of the Atlantic Coast Conference.
This year, it appears that the Terps' past has caught up to them. The dismal 2009 campaign and the uncertainty that followed, combined with the departure of ace recruiter James Franklin to Vanderbilt and the unexpected firing of coach Ralph Friedgen, have led to what most analysts think is a solid yet unspectacular first recruiting class for Randy Edsall's Maryland program.
"I think overall it's an average or below average class for Maryland this year," said Mike Farrell, national football recruiting analyst for Rivals.com. "I think a lot of that has to do with the instability with the coaching situation even before this year. … When they started winning [in 2010], it was too late. Most of the kids from the state of Maryland were looking elsewhere and had already established relationships with other programs. Then you have a coaching transition on top of it, and there's absolutely no way that this class would finish in the top of the ACC."
Tom Lemming, CBS College Sports Network and MaxPreps.com's football recruiting expert, called the Terps' 2011 class "not bad, not great."
"The coaching change hurt, but the old staff had done a decent job with the players," Lemming said. "This staff is just trying to kind of rally, circle the wagons and make sure they have quality athletes coming in. It's not going to be a great class, and you won't know how good the staff is [in recruiting] until next year. In the conference, they'll be near the bottom, but that's to be expected with the coaching change."
Maryland is poised to sign a 19-man class -- give or take a recruit or two -- Wednesday on National Signing Day. Rivals.com currently rates the Terps' group as the No. 44 class nationally and the ninth-best class in the ACC. The majority of Maryland's class was assembled prior to Friedgen's dismissal, leaving Edsall the challenging task of keeping those commitments solid while also trying to get involved late with a few other key targets.
"All the other schools had an 11-month head start on you," said J.C. Shurburtt, national recruiting analyst for 247Sports.com. "We all know recruiting is about relationships. It's tough to establish good relationships in a short period of time. What [Edsall] did a good job of was holding on to the majority of guys that were in the class that had already committed to Maryland. … It's tough to put together a top, top class when you have a coaching change, but there are some guys in this class that I really like."
While the vast majority of Maryland's class has stayed intact since the coaching change, the Terps have parted ways with three Friedgen recruits: Fork Union (Va.) offensive tackle Larry Mazyck (Vanderbilt), Milford Academy (N.Y.) safety Rodman Noel (North Carolina State), and Hertford County (N.C.) defensive end Dontez Tyler (Old Dominion). DeMatha running back Delonte Morton – who committed to the Terps last March – is expected to miss the cut academically and not be a part of Maryland's class.
Ryan Malleck, a three-star tight end recruit from Point Pleasant Borough High in New Jersey, switched his commitment from Maryland to Virginia Tech last week. The biggest question mark heading into Signing Day is whether the Terps will land Bowie cornerback Jeremiah Hendy, a three-star prospect and the No. 8 player in Maryland according to Rivals.com. Hendy, who was recruited by Franklin and committed last spring, is reportedly also considering Iowa, North Carolina State and Virginia.
"I really like the Hendy kid because he's got such a great upside," Farrell said. "He's tall and he can run, he's lanky and long. And he's the type of kid that I think can be a special player for them."
Said Shurburtt: "I think if they did get Jeremiah Hendy back in the fold, which they have a shot at doing, that would be very important. He's an excellent player."
While Edsall focused much of his energy on solidifying commitments, he also hit the trail to nab two of the Terps' more promising prospects of the class. Keith Bowers, a 6-foot-1, 265-pound defensive tackle, committed to the Terps last week. The three-star prospect is one of five players in Maryland's class from Florida – which is recruited by defensive coordinator Don Brown. The other Edsall pledge came from Quinton Jefferson, a 6-foot-4, 230-pound defensive end from Pittsburgh-area powerhouse Woodland Hills.
"I like him a lot," said Scout.com recruiting analyst Matt Alkire. "He's got a big frame. ... I still think he's getting taller. He doesn't have a whole lot of [bulk] on him. He's got a lot of growing to do. He could get up into that 265-range. He's an athletic kid, he's rangy, he's got a quick burst off the line. I think he's a kid that Randy Edsall probably hasn't had in the past in terms of talent, and he will really be able to develop him into a nice player. I do like Quinton a lot."
Bob Lichtenfels, Scout.com's East regional recruiting manager, had a similar assessment of Jefferson's game.
"The difference in that kid between his junior year and his senior year was phenomenal," Lichtenfels said. "I think he had 15 sacks this year. Woodland Hills plays [4A] football, the biggest in the state, advanced to [Pittsburgh's] championship game. Physically, he's nowhere near where he's going to be. He has a chance to be a pretty special kid. Once he gets in the strength and conditioning program, if he redshirts and is able to build up his body, I think he has a very high ceiling."
The consensus take on Maryland's class is that it's high on sleepers and short on instant-impact players. Shurburtt thinks Makinton Dorleant, a three-star cornerback from Lely High in Naples, Fla., will eventually be a "big contributor" for the Terps. Lichtenfels likes the potential of wide receiver Tyrek Cheeseboro, a Milford Mill grad who spent the fall at Fork Union Military Academy in Virginia and has already enrolled in College Park. Farrell sees Nate Clarke, a teammate of Cheeseboro's at Fork Union, as an intriguing offensive line prospect with upside. And Alkire expects big things from Cole Farrand, a two-star linebacker from Green Pond, N.J.
"Cole wasn't highly productive in high school, but he was all over the field," Alkire said. "He's a very active player with a great nose for the ball. He's kind of that field general type of kid. Not a whole lot of people at Maryland are even talking about him. He's probably the unsung player in the class, but I think he could be a real nice player for them."
Most analysts felt Maryland did a solid job addressing needs at key positions. At wide receiver, the Terps are bringing in three three-star prospects in Cheeseboro, Parkwood (N.C.) High's Marcus Leak and Oak Ridge (N.C.) Military Academy's Nigel King, who has enrolled early and will participate in spring practice along with Cheeseboro and Clarke. Offensive line and the secondary were also clear points of emphasis for the Maryland staff.
"I think they always need help on the offensive line, and I think they have some guys down the road that can help," Shurburtt said. "Nathaniel Clarke is certainly a guy that can help, [along with Stephen] Grommer [of South Carolina and] Evan Mulrooney from Delaware. Ryan Doyle from North Carolina and Andrew Zeller from Pennsylvania are two tackles that are pretty good players. I like the defensive backs as well, certainly if they get Hendy back in. Combine him with Makinton Dorleant and Undray Clark from Florida and Lukas Foreman, a very physical safety [from Naples, Fla.], and [DeMatha's] Michael Williams, a solid corner, and those DBs are a good group. The offensive line is a good group, the DBs are good and the wide receivers" are solid.
While Maryland's class may be short on star power, Lemming said this group addresses needs and builds quality depth for the future. With the bulk of a 9-4 team coming back this fall, the Terps won't have to rely on any true freshmen contributors. A team that seems built to win immediately can afford one less-than-stellar recruiting class. The next year, however, is crucial for Edsall and the Terps.
"They are all good, solid players. But there are no marquee difference makers in this class right now," Lemming said. "It's the middle to lower part of the conference when it's all said and done. … They've got good, solid athletes, but next year they need to bring in the impact players. They have some on the team already. They can get by on one year without them. But they have to make sure 2012 is their year."
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Topic: Kongregate / Dillo Hills 2 is so cool
Been waiting for the badges. :D
I loved the first part and this looks even better. And an active developer is always a huge plus. Keep it up. ^^
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More power to you! Keep making games, Kongregate and its players will support you all the way.
Most of us anyway, hehe.
Seconding. :)


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Qantas Withdraws Services To India
Sydney, 06 February 2002
Qantas Airways announced today that it would withdraw all services to India from 31 March 2002 and also defer the delivery of three Airbus A330 aircraft.
Qantas currently operates five return services each week between Sydney and Mumbai via Singapore.
Qantas Chief Financial Officer Peter Gregg said the decision to withdraw services to India followed a comprehensive review of the airline's international network.
"We continually scrutinise every route in the Qantas network to ensure we are managing our operations efficiently," Mr Gregg said. "This process has been particularly important following the terrorist attacks of 11 September 2001 and the consequent action in Afghanistan.
"The decision to withdraw services to India follows the reduction of flights to Rome, Johannesburg, Bangkok, Manila and Buenos Aires."
Mr Gregg said the withdrawal of services to India would allow Qantas to transfer Boeing 767s from international to domestic operations.
Qantas had therefore decided to defer the delivery of three Airbus A330 aircraft that were to be delivered in mid-2003.
Mr Gregg said the first four Airbus A330s would be delivered as planned, between November 2002 and early 2003.
"Qantas has a comprehensive and flexible long-term fleet strategy and is continuing to modernise its fleet," Mr Gregg said.
Earlier this week, the first of Qantas' New Generation Boeing 737-800 aircraft, featuring distinctive 2.5-metre winglets painted in the traditional Qantas red livery, entered commercial service. Qantas will add a total of 15 new Boeing 737-800s to its fleet this year.
Qantas also plans to introduce six Boeing 747-400ER aircraft, which have a longer range than conventional 747 aircraft, into its fleet commencing later this year.
Qantas recently retired two Boeing 747-SP aircraft, amongst the oldest in its fleet, and has announced that it will retire four Boeing 747-200s later this year.
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How African American and white students and faculty
develop a strong identity and healthy interpersonal
relationships is explored. Faculty are encouraged to
engage students in dialogue about multicultural issues
and adapt their teaching practices to create a culturally
responsive learning environment for students and faculty.
Creating a Culturally Responsive
Learning Environment for
African American Students
Mary F. Howard-Hamilton
"All students, including those from traditional White, middle class backgrounds, have a right to expect that their courses present comprehensive knowledge and prepare them to succeed in a multicultural community. Understanding the perspectives of many groups enriches the lives of all students, and promotes a more equitable society for all" (Kitano, 1997a, p. 4).
Faculty members have the power to make the learning environment for all students inclusive and supportive rather than isolating and exclusionary. This can be done successfully by creating a culturally responsive curriculum in which the life experiences of diverse groups will not be expunged from the course content. Students' ability to understand multiple perspectives is mediated by, among other factors, their own racial identity development. Theories of racial identity development, for both people of color and whites, can help us understand this important dimension of preparing all students to succeed in a multicultural society.
Racial identity theories have been developed to understand how white people and individuals from visible racial ethnic groups identify with their racial cohorts (Carter, 1995). As children grow and develop in this society, they become aware that they belong to a specific racial group. According to Carter, "the challenge for each individual is to incorporate race into his or her personal identity" (p. 82). Specifically, an individual's identity and personality is complex and dynamic, made up of immutable characteristics, unusual experiences, and personal challenges and choices. Personalities and identities are also products of societal influences such as the family, the


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Fresh Chinese Vegetables from Zhangpu County, Zhangzhou City, Fujian Province, China. including fresh white turnip (white radish), welsh onion, cabbage, Taiwanese cabbage, carrot, Chinese cabbage, cauliflower, broccoli, onion, celery, snow pea, sweet pea (sugar snap pea), pepper, red chilli and so on,could be shipped from Xiamen port to Japan, South Korea, Canada, Malaysia, Singapore, Philippines, Thailand, America, The United Arab Emirates,Dubai, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Macao.
Tuesday, August 13, 2013
Some early Fujian cabbage transplanted
Some early Zhangzhou Zhangpu cabbages have been transplanted. They will be harvested in 60 days. According to variety, cabbage could be harvested in 60-70 days, 120-130 days after transplanting, before this, transplanting from seedling needs about 25-35 days. In Fujian, cabbage harvest time from October to May next year. Affected by the typhoon Utor, heavy rain and wind cause some damage and loss to cabbage, also to other vegetables like cauliflower, carrots, shallot, white turnip etc.
Monday, August 12, 2013
Early Fujian Cauliflower Transplanted
Some farmers have transplanted early cauliflower seedlings. They will harvest in 60 days. According to variety, cauliflower could be harvested in 55-65 days, 70-80 days, 100days, 120 days after transplanting, before this, transplanting from seedling needs about 25-35 days. In Fujian, Cauliflower harvest time from October to May next year.
Sunday, August 11, 2013
Early Fujian Carrot Seeded
Early Zhangzhou Zhangpu Carrot has been seeded. Its beginning of harvest is about 120 days after seeding. In fujian, carrot harvest time from Late December to May next year. Fresh carrot is one of root vegetabels easy to storage and transportation
Early Fujian white Turnip|Daikon Seeded
Early Zhangzhou Zhangpu Daikon has been seeded. Its beginning of harvest is about 55-80 days after seeding. In fujian, Daikon harvest time from October to May next year.Seeding timing effects yield and quality.
Other name: Chinese white radish , Janpanese radish, Korean radish,Mooli , Daikon, Radish, 大根
Monday, July 22, 2013
Early Fujian Naganegi has been seeded for 20 days
Early Zhangzhou Zhangpu Naganegi has been seeded for 20 days. It will be transplanted in about 40 days after seeding, then begin harvest in about 120 days after transplanting.
Naganegi or Naga-Negi: Longer and thicker variety of negi onion (welsh onion, Japanese leeks). Has a larger amount of white stem.
Naganegi or Naga-Negi: Longer and thicker variety of negi onion (welsh onion, Japanese leeks). Has a larger amount of white stem.
Saturday, June 22, 2013
Fujian Zhangzhou sweet potato in season
Tuesday, December 11, 2012
Fresh Chinese Carrots
Carrot has different spellings and pronunciations in different areas. It is called red radish, (Simplified Chinese胡萝卜huluobo,红萝卜hongluobo,萝卜luobo, lo bok) in Chinese;红菜头hongcaitou in Hokkienese (Taiwanese ); 人参(にんじん or ニンジン)in Japanese; 당근in Korean; морковь in Russian.
Carrot is a root vegetable, usually orange, red in colour, 80-450 grams in weight for market. Carrots are used in fresh vegetable juice as well as in various salads dishes and soups in the Orient. Many fine quality varieties have been developed in
for home garden and commercial growing. In Taiwan , for commercial purpose, many
carrot seeds are from Japanese seed providers. China is Chinese biggest vegetable
importer. Japan
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Listed below are featured news and events that we are currently promoting.
The Parent Support Group Project Has Launched!
October 2, 2014
We are pleased to announce that The Support Group Project launched today!
The Support Group Project is dedicated to helping parents and family members of loved ones dealing with a substance use issue find a support group in their community.
You can search for support group programs by zip code, even by preferred meeting date. Detailed information about each group is available and includes information such as who the group may be appropriate for; how many people typically attend the group and what additional supports the group may offer such as referrals and peer support.
In order to meet the needs of parents and families across America, the Treatment Research Institute and Hope for Addiction invite support groups nation-wide to register their group to the website. Registration is free and only requires that groups maintain up-to-date program information.
If you host a support group, you can register your group here.
For full details, please see the TRI Press Release.
HFA and the Treatment Research Institute Collaborate on a Parent Support Group Finder
Hope for Addiction is very pleased to announce our collaboration with the Treatment Research Institute (TRI) of Philadelphia to develop a Parent Support Group Finder. Research has clearly shown that addiction is a chronic illness and that there is a distinct 'at risk period' for the development of a substance abuse problem. Over 90% of diagnosable addiction is active before the age of 22 years. Nearly two-thirds of all families are affected by addiction in some way. Despite these staggering numbers, parents of children struggling with substance-related problems often feel completely alone. Supportive and educational resources are woefully inadequate, contributing to the sense of isolation and stigmatization that families often experience.
Unlike other chronic illnesses beginning in childhood, parents of substance abusing teens do not have easy access to a network of support in their communities. Hope for Addiction and TRI are working together to develop a tool to collect and provide information about support groups for families struggling with substance abuse. We believe that this resource is critical to increasing community among families affected by addiction, and to reducing some of the stigma associated with it. Our goal is to fully develop an online Parent Support Group Finder for the greater Philadelphia area within one year, and to create the data infrastructure to make the tool nationally scaled within 18 months.
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We are a foundation built through a grass roots effort to unite parents and family members whose children fought and lost their battle to the disease of addiction.
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Functional Abdominal Bloating
Bloating is a common symptom in irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), particularly in women, although mostly it is a nuisance rather than the most severe aspect of the disease. However, bloating may be the only symptom for some people. A discussion of bloating and tips on managing the condition.


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May 6, 2016
The East Carolina Women's Basketball program earned some off-court honors this week as nine of the ten athletes from this past season were named to ECU's Honor Roll. Overall, the team finished the year with a 3.27 cumulative GPA.
Shuanda Ashford, Tiahana Bowens, Lauren Cochran, Shana Franks, Kim Gay, Gabriela Husarova, Allison Spivey, LaCoya Terry, and Jasmine Young were all named to the honor roll, while Ashford, Franks, and Gay were also named to the Dean's List.
"Words cannot express how proud I am of our team," head coach Sharon Baldwin-Tener said. "It is truly phenomenal to have nine of our players to make ECU's Honor Roll and of the nine, three to make ECU's Dean's list."
The Lady Pirates will return eight letterwinners and will add six newcomers for the 2008-09 year.
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Ed funding cuts impact Lincoln, Linn Tech
Saturday, June 11, 2011
Lincoln University and Linn State Technical College will be getting less state money than they thought was coming after lawmakers passed the state's budget plan last month.
Gov. Jay Nixon on Friday withheld more than $172 million from the more than $23 billion budget plan lawmakers approved, including $246,874 from LU and $65,359 from Linn State Tech.
Lincoln now is set to receive $17,438,672 — down more than $1.3 million from what lawmakers budgeted last year — and Linn State will get $4,616,807, a $347,502 cut from last year's approved budget.
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Set above its beautiful namesake town, the four peaks that make up Breckenridge offer a huge variety of terrain. The Imperial Express SuperChair, added in 2005, is the highest chairlift in North America. New for 2008/09 is the Peak 7 base area with easy access from the BreckConnect gondola.
SnowRanger for Garmin is no longer available for purchase.
SnowRanger is now part of the AllTrails portfolio of maps and apps. You can continue to enjoy the magic on your iPhone or Android smartphone with the AllSnow app.
This view shows SnowRanger trail data overlaid on Google Maps terrain. The contours and streets shown are Google Maps data, but SnowRanger maps contain their own version of some of these data in addition to the ski features. Zoom in/out and drag the map to explore!
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Wednesday Aug 24 2011
Hazardous tanker-car fire threat not just in Lincoln?
By: Gus Thomson, Journal Staff Writer
The blaring sound of a freight-train horn is a familiar one for Auburn residents. According to Union Pacific, an average of 25 trains a day travel on the two tracks that run through Placer County on the Sierra route over the Donner Summit. The trains pass through Colfax, Newcastle, Penryn, Loomis, Rocklin, Roseville and points in between. For Auburn City Fire Chief Mark D'Ambrogi, the presence of engines on the tracks pulling tanker cars laden with propane and other hazardous materials is a fact of life. "We are not immune from any type of catastrophic incident and not knowing what form it could be in, including a train derailment," D'Ambrogi said Wednesday. But the scenario Lincoln experienced this week that precipitated a major emergency response and a mass evacuation of businesses and homes can't occur in Auburn, D'Ambrogi said. The Lincoln fire occurred on a spur line off the Union Pacific tracks owned by the Gladding-McBean business in that city. The spur line provided propane business Northern Propane Energy with a means to offload the gas from a 29,000 gallon rail tanker car to holding tanks. D'Ambrogi said that, unlike Lincoln, Auburn has no spur lines for offloading fuel from rail cars. Instead, storage facilities are usually served by smaller-capacity trucks. D'Ambrogi added that the Lincoln offloading facility is regulated and normally safe. "It's not an unsafe practice but offloading does allow more of an opportunity for something to happen than the trains moving through Auburn daily," the chief said. D'Ambrogi said Auburn Fire trains for incidents involving hazardous fuels and "takes a step further" by working with Union Pacific, the Western Pacific Gas Association, Pacific Gas & Electric and local fuel distributors. The purpose is to make firefighters more familiar with their equipment and operations to better mitigate an accident or derailment that could spark a fire or explosion, he said. Union Pacific spokesman Aaron Hunt said rail lines – unlike truck companies – are required by federal law to ship hazardous materials. Those materials range anywhere from fertilizer used in farming to chemicals used to sanitize water supplies. In large amounts, many can be potentially explosive, he said. "It's safer to ship hazardous materials by rail than any other way and we have an excellent safety record," Hunt said. "We're shipping things the American economy has come to count on." Lesley Garland, Western Pacific Gas Association spokeswoman, said that speculating on whether a rail catastrophe could occur in Auburn or any other community would be like speculating "whether planes would drop out of the sky." "The propane industry goes to great lengths to ensure employees and the public are safe in the transportation of propane throughout the U.S.," Garland said. "An event like this (Lincoln) is extremely rare. "


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My wife and I are pictured in the Sunday Globe City Weekly section Names & Faces and can't get our hands on a copy of the paper since we're outside of the city coverage area. We're trying to get someone to scan the picture in so we can see it. We couldn't find it online and are hoping someone can help us.
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Hand Book to Exhibition of Line Engravings After Water Color Drawings
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Turner, here brought together are lent by Mr. Francis Bullard 86, and have been selected by him from his own large collection. They are nearly all proof impressions, and some are trial proofs touched by Turners hand to indicate desired corrections. The modern art of line engraving reached its supreme excellence in England during the early part of the nineteenth century, and, as Mr. Bullard has stated in the accompanying introductory essay, this excellence was largely due to Turners personal influence. Since Turners death the recognition of his genius has steadily grown, and the high esteem in which it is now held is not likely to diminish in the future. By the range of his creative imagination, his powers of design, his quick discernment of the essential and expressive characteristics of form, and his unexampled rendering of effects of light and space, he has exalted landscape painting to the rank of highest art. Turners art embraces, in balanced-development, as far as the means of art permit, all of the qualities which in nature make up our visual impressions, but after which other landscapists have striven more or less singly.
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A workman with a crew laying fiber optic cable along Avenue 9 was hit and killed by a car as he crossed the road Wednesday about 8:30 a.m. near Road 35, according to the California Highway Patrol.
The 25-year-old man from Bakersfield had reportedly crossed the roadway to retrieve a shovel from the other side and didn't see the approaching car, according to CHP Sgt Michael Donnelly.
The Madera County Sheriff's Department's public information officer, Erica Stuart, identified the man as James Chavala, Jr.
"He was struck by a westbound 2003 Lexus IS 300, driven by a 38-year-old woman from Fresno. The incident is under investigation and we are still in the process of interviewing all callers to 911, and any other (potential) witnesses," Donnelly said...


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IF they lied?
The video tells the truth. The cops don't.
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Police officers who intentionally undermine investigations by tampering with evidence or making false statements erode the integrity of the justice system and the public's confidence in it.
And that is why good cops should not countenance the actions of the bad cops. And when they do, they are complicit in the public's lack of faith and distrust in the system.
Cops can't have it both ways. Either they work for justice, or they protect the uniformed thugs in their midst.
Bring a video camera downtown during the DNC. Record history.


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