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Nearly 50 Y-12 employees served as Santa's elves in the 2012 Angel Tree program. Now in its seventh year, this program is run by the Y-12 Employees' Society and works with charitable agencies to provide holiday gifts to children of families deemed eligible for assistance.
This year, Y-12 elves donated enough time and money to fulfill the holiday wishes of more than 497 children living in counties around the complex. Wish lists often reflect passing trends, but every year there are requests for bicycles. In 2012, Y-12 employees' efforts brought in a total of 44 new bikes and helmets to be donated, meeting more than 80 percent of the requests for bicycles.
Y-12 employees participate in all aspects of the toy drive, including donating money, shopping for toys, and collecting, sorting and delivering gifts to the agencies.
Read more about the Angel Tree program and Y-12's participation here.
In an effort to continue to support small business, Y-12 has selected GEMTech Y-12, LLC, (GEMTech) and Technical Resource Alliance (TRA) to help with staffing needs. The agreement between Y-12 and the two companies address Y-12's existing need for experts from various types of engineering and technical-related disciplines. The agreement also helps to streamline more than 50 existing subcontracts to better serve the site with respect to efficiency and overall cost savings.
The two companies' focus on meeting Y-12 needs, relationship building with both Y-12 and their internal team, and utilization of unique, effective tools have enabled them to provide quicker-than-expected response times and reduced project staffing costs, resulting in a smooth, professional relationship with Y-12 personnel.
In FY 2012, Y-12's collaboration with suppliers was vital as the complex faced budget reductions and uncertainties. Both TRA and GEMTech offered a rebate to Y-12 based on the revenues generated in FY 2012.
NNSA officials recently participated in an event at the Nevada National Security Site (NNSS) to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the last U.S. underground nuclear explosive test and to highlight the successes of the NNSA's Stockpile Stewardship Program.
Don Cook, Deputy Administrator for Defense Programs, was among the participants of the event. He talked about the future of the Stockpile Stewardship Program and acknowledged the achievements of the past.
See the video from the event.
Small businesses continue to play a vital role in the day-to-day operations of Los Alamos National Laboratory, as evidenced by the amount of procurements from small businesses in fiscal year 2012.
In the recently completed fiscal year, LANL purchased $603.2 million in goods and services. According to LANL's Small Business Program Office, 52.5 percent of this amount went toward goods and services from small businesses, exceeding LANL's goal of 46 percent. LANL surpassed its goals for purchases from Small Disadvantaged Businesses, Women-Owned Small Businesses, HUBZone businesses, Veteran-Owned and Serviced-Disabled Veteran-Owned small businesses.
Warren Finch, LANL's acting small business program manager, says the outstanding results demonstrate LANL's commitment to strengthening its relationship with the small business community.
Employees at Sandia National Laboratories collected enough gifts for more than 450 foster children through New Mexico's Children, Youth, and Families Department. Patty Zamora, volunteer coordinator for Sandia's Community Involvement department (pictured here), said she's always overwhelmed by the generosity of Sandia employees.
Small businesses are a big deal at Pantex, and Roxanne Hudson couldn't be happier about that fact.
Hudson, executive vice president of Corporate Technology Group (CTG) in Amarillo, has been working with Pantex for more than 20 years as a subcontractor, and has seen firsthand the difference a focus on small business utilization can make in a community. She said Pantex really goes out of its way to work with small businesses like hers.
CTG started in 1981 selling electronics components. As the personal computer revolution took over, the business continued to grow. It now employs about 16 people in its Amarillo and Arlington, Texas, offices. CTG procures products and services for Pantex as a subcontractor.
For years, Pantex has consistently exceeded DOE goals for directing subcontracting work to small businesses and those owned by disadvantaged groups. The effort has been so successful that Pantex has been honored two years in a row with national awards from the U.S. Small Business Administration. Last year, Pantex won the Dwight D. Eisenhower Award for utilization of small business. This year, Pantex won the Frances Perkins Vanguard Award in recognition of its work with women-owned small businesses.
Mike Tryon, manager of the Supply Chain Management Division, said Pantex recognizes the important role small businesses play in both the local and national economy, so the Plant feels responsible for supporting small businesses whenever possible.
About the photos:(top right) Pantex received the 2012 Frances Perkins Vanguard Award from the U.S. Small Business Administration for excellence in utilization of women-owned small businesses earlier this year. (below) In the photo are, from left, Brad Brack, Small Business Program Manager at Pantex; John Woolery, B&W Pantex General Manager; Roxanne Hudson, Corporate Technology Group (CTG) Executive Vice President; Mark A. Padilla, Assistant Manager for Programs & Projects with the NNSA Production Office; and Mike Tryon, Division Manager for Supply Chain Management at Pantex.
On the plains of the Texas Panhandle, it pays to be ready for unpredictable and severe weather. The Pantex Plant has risen to that challenge, once again earning recognition from the National Weather Service (NWS) as a StormReady site.
Jose Garcia, meteorologist in charge of the NWS's Amarillo office, says Pantex was one of the first entities of its kind to become StormReady.
Garcia and other NWS officials were at the plant recently to present Pantex officials with the recertification. He said StormReady status indicates Pantex has the weather sirens, shelters, notification technology and emergency response infrastructure to respond effectively to severe weather.
The StormReady program started in 1999 in Tulsa, Okla., and has since grown to encompass more than 2,000 sites. Pantex was the first nuclear site to earn the designation and remains one of only a handful that has achieved StormReady status.
Pantex has a long history of working with the community, says Alonza Campbell, manager of the Emergency Management Department at Pantex. Pantex maintains contact with the NWS to anticipate storms and other inclement weather conditions. Pantex even uses and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) weather radios to alert residents living near the plant of emergency conditions.
NNSA Principal Deputy Administrator Neile Miller recently provided remarks at the annual DOE/NNSA intergovernmental meeting. The meeting brought together state, local and tribal government stakeholders from each of the states and communities where DOE and NNSA facilities are located. The intergovernmental groups were comprised of governors' senior staff, state legislators, attorneys general, mayors, city/county councilpersons and tribes. Miller talked about the evolution and current status of the DOE/NNSA budget and emphasized NNSA's commitment to working with states and communities to realize shared vision and objectives.
As part of NNSA's Small Business Week, today's profile highlights Cadre5, a full-service technology and design firm located in Knoxville, Tenn. Since 2007, Cadre5 has worked with NNSA through Oak Ridge National Laboratory to develop innovative and state-of-the-art software products and provide other program consulting expertise on multiple projects, most notably the Global Threat Reduction Initiative (GTRI). Cadre5 was the principal developer of G2, GTRI's award-winning program management information system. Developing G2 has been instrumental in allowing GTRI to accelerate its efforts to secure vulnerable nuclear and radiological materials located at civilian sites worldwide as a centerpiece of President Obama's nuclear security agenda.
When designing G2, Cadre5 leveraged its experience with private-sector executive reporting and data visualization systems to meet NNSA's need for project information at more than 8,000 buildings in 100 countries. Cadre5 has been instrumental in addressing complex problems through its own expertise and coordination with NNSA and laboratory subject matter experts. Cadre5's development of the G2 system has far exceeded NNSA's expectations.
In 2011, NNSA was awarded the Project Management Institute's Distinguished Project Award in recognition for this effort, a first for any government agency. Cadre5's use of an agile software development strategy greatly contributed to this achievement and has kept GTRI well ahead of the technology curve. The success that GTRI has had in utilizing G2 and working with Cadre5 is being leveraged with other programs across DOE/NNSA. Utilizing common or similar software solutions, Cadre5 has improved DOE/NNSA's ability to successfully carry out its mission and realize considerable efficiencies and cost-savings.
Cadre5 has supported its local community through charitable contributions to the Oak Ridge Public Schools Education Foundation, the Boy Scouts of America, and through donating computer equipment to local schools and other organizations. Cadre5 has proven itself not only as an agile small business committed to excellence in the products and services they deliver, but also as a key GTRI team member.
For more information about Cadre5 see: http://www.cadre5.com/index.html
LANL employees pledged a record $2.13 million this year to United Way and other nonprofit organizations. With a $1 million matching pledge from Los Alamos National Security, LLC, the total donated during the giving campaign was more than $3.1 million.
Los Alamos Director Charlie McMillan expressed gratitude and pride in LANL employees for spreading a spirit of generosity and concern for the surrounding community, even as the laboratory faces a difficult budget climate.
Read more about the campaign here.
About the photo:LANL employee P.J. Timmerman in front of the Española Valley Animal Shelter, one of the local nonprofits that will benefit from donations raised by LANL.


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First Round
Second Round
Sweet 16
Elite 8
Final 4
Championship Game
National Champions
ISU has the #4 seed against #13 seed East Tennessee St. on Sunday night at 6pm. Bracket
Let's here your tournament predictions for ISU. I've attached the complete bracket and the regional bracket. Here is what I have:
- ISU easily takes care of East Tennessee St and moves on to face Tennessee in the second round.
- Tennessee is beatable, but is going to be a tough nut to crack. I think we will sneak by to move on to face Duke in the Sweet 16.
- Duke is the #1 seed, but is a debatable #1. Still, it will be very tough to get pass Duke. They play good defense and great offense.
- If we can get passed Duke, I think we will face either Stanford or Texas in the Elite 8. I don't think that Ohio State can get passed Texas if Texas is playing well, but if Texas is playing poorly, I still don't think Ohio State can get past Stanford. Stanford, will also be tough, they beat us by 38 earlier this year, but rematch will show to be less lop-sided.
Maybe Ball St. knocks off TN before we get the chance?
I hate to say this, but we won't beat Tennessee.
Now that MBB is back, do we still have to pretend that WBB matters?
Final Four. It will be Cardinals and Cyclones in St. Louis!!
Originally Posted by cyfan964
I hate to say this, but we won't beat Tennessee.
This ain't yo mama's Tennessee... we will put it to ol' rocky top
Originally Posted by cyfan964
I hate to say this, but we won't beat Tennessee.
Why not?
Here are their loses
Texas L 73-59
Vanderbilt L 74-58
Auburn L 82-68
Oklahoma L 80-70
Florida L 66-57
Duke L 62-54
Kentucky L 66-56
Auburn L 78-58
Of the teams we have both played this season, Tennessee is 2-3 and ISU is 2-3. ISU is ranked higher, has a higher seed, and has a better record in a tougher conference. I agree it will be a tough game to win, but I think we have just as much of a shot at it as Tennessee.
I think the girls win a tough one with Tennessee (goes to OT). Lose to Duke in the Sweet 16.
Go Clones!
I should also point out out that Tennessee is 3-8 against ranked opponents and ISU is 5-6.
I'm just excited to see us have an opportunity to beat Tennessee. I'm looking forward to that game!!!
I have our ladies going to the Elite 8 before falling to Stanford. I think this will be a good run.
I can't see us getting past Tennessee. There's obviously that stigma that Tennessee is unbeatable, that pedestal they are placed on with their amazing history (making not just the tournament but the Sweet Sixteen every year; eight championships; the biggest stars). However, there are three reasons that I can identify that are more tangible and reasons I don't think we'll make it through the second round:
The Lady Vols have been taking a tumble since January, but their losses have almost all been to solid teams. I know it is similar to our conference strength, but Tennessee doesn't get embarrassed and losses tend to occur on the road and/or to very impressive teams (Oklahoma, Duke, Auburn). The win against Stanford I feel is particularly telling.The injury to Ezell has me cautious. She was able to play against Baylor, but was out of sync and shooting short as the game wore on. Hopefully the week off gives her hand the rest it needs and this will be a nonissue.The Tennessee faithful will be out en force. They are passionate and travel well. They've only got 155 miles to go from Knoxville, and as much as Iowa State fans care about their team, Tennessee wrote the book when it comes to women's basketball. Iowa State essentially has to go through two rounds of home games (assuming no upsets).
That said, Iowa State has shown they can run with anyone, especially Fennelly's teams at tournament time. We've got a more experienced team and you know the seniors will be giving it their all. Assuming it occurs, it should be a great matchup, and one that I've hoped to see for years. Obviously though there's a first round matchup to be played first.
Tennessee isn't very good but they're still fairly athletic and athletic teams cause us big problems.
Fact is that even with Ezell out of sync against Baylor, we lead in the final two minutes against an extremely good team, the champions of the the best conference in America (Big 12 has the highest RPI, SEC is 4th). I agree that the proximity will be an issue, but I truly believe that Iowa State is better than Tennessee- and obviously the tournament committee agrees.
Originally Posted by jaretac
Fact is that even with Ezell out of sync against Baylor, we lead in the final two minutes against an extremely good team, the champions of the the best conference in America (Big 12 has the highest RPI, SEC is 4th). I agree that the proximity will be an issue, but I truly believe that Iowa State is better than Tennessee- and obviously the tournament committee agrees.
I agree, first key is getting Ezell back to form. I would also guess Tenn probably got a higher seed than they deserved just on name recognition alone.
Originally Posted by jaretac
I should also point out out that Tennessee is 3-8 against ranked opponents and ISU is 5-6.
I should also point out that their coach is PAT SUMMITT. You can throw their record out with next week's trash because she will have them ready to play better than what they did in the regular season.
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Day 17 – No Vision, No Goals, No Plan, No Hope
I call this Day 17 because the Fiscal Cliff Deal was signed on January 1st and we still have seen no coherent vision, goals, or plan from our GOP leadership. I will give them a small pass since they are having their Retreat but I expect something next week. Here is a Press Release from Republican leadership I would like to see. It may not | Read More »


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1. Last weekend I decided I should finally clean out my closet for the winter season, and tuck away all those tiny tank tops and summer dresses to make room for my ever-growing collection of sweaters. (It's like J Crew is slowly taking over my life…) And what I thought would end in a bag or two of items well past their expiration date, that I could drop off at the local Salvation Army, turned into, well… this:
Um… Yeah. So 9 BAGS LATER… At least now I have room to buy new things, right?
2. OMG! I forgot to tell you guys that I finally watched Love Actually, and I freaking loved it. I pretty much watched it back to back, and then almost watched it again. It's this weird thing I do with movies I love. Crazy Stupid Love was the last movie I did this with, and before that I think Juno? Either way, I realize now why so many people gave me shit for never having seen it before and I fully appreciate your harassment as I now understand that I completely deserved it. Also: Karl. Enough said.
3. I am rapidly nearing the series finale of Dawson's Creek, and it makes me kind of weepy just thinking about it. I feel like I've become so close again with Joey, Pacey and the gang, and I'm not sure what to do with my nights once they run out. I also just reacquainted myself with the extremely dreamy Eddie Doling, the bartender from the wrong side of the tracks who sneaks into Joey's English class as well as her heart. I somehow forgot about this smoldering hunk of tv man meat, but am so happy to see again.
Yeah. Hi there.
4. I am SO excited, because this weekend I am going to have a sleepover with the lovely Jess, and I fear we are going to do some extreme retail damage. I plan to do the bulk of my Christmas shopping, however, I fear it will all be for myself. But let's remember that in 19 days I will be hitting the big 3-0, and if there was ever a reason to spend a ridiculous amount of money on frivolous things like makeup and leather leggings, this is it. In addition I am confident that we will have an amazing time eating all the things and drinking wine and talking celebrity gossip, so retail therapy aside, it will be a great time. Of that I'm sure.
Ok, well that's it for me, hope you all have great weekends and I will catch you on the flip side…


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There's been some discussion on this site about our TEs being essentially interchangeable with FBs. I've never completely bought that argument, since I see FB as a distinct position that requires a slightly different set of skills (and often a different body type) than TE. BB was asked about the difference between going with two TEs (and no FB) and going with one TE and one FB. Belichick's answer is quoted below and is a great example of BB at his best when explaining basic football. If you haven't read it already, read it now. It's great stuff. BB describes some of the strategic differences between the two-TE set and the two-back, one-TE set. I'd add that the FB isn't just a different position from TE with different strategic possibilities, but also a position that demands a slightly different type of player. While many TEs can do a lot of what FBs can do, FBs have to see the running play unfold in much the same way as a RB and need some of the same running skills as a RB (which often requires a more compact body type). TEs, meanwhile, need to be taller, more like linemen, and think more like WRs. So while you can get by with all TEs and no FB, if you are going to utilize a FB regularly, it's probably best to actually put a specialist FB on your roster. Does this mean there's a spot for Develin this year? Not sure, but it will be interesting to watch as cuts come.
Here's BB on the subject:
Q: On the idea of running on a two-back set compared to two tight ends with one tight end on each side of the line or two tight ends on the same side of the line, what does that give you as an offense when you have a two-back set in the running game versus two tight ends? Is that a different dimension that's a positive or are they equal in terms of the benefit they give you?
BB: You're talking about two backs and one tight end versus one-back and two tight ends?
Q: Right.
BB: There are still two receivers in the game?
Q: Exactly.
BB: Well, I think when you, just fundamentally, when you have one back in the backfield and you have four on-the-line receivers, that gives you an ability to get into the defense potentially with four people. Or even if it's three of them, sometimes the defense isn't sure which three of them it is. One tight end could be in it and the other guy could be in protection, that type of thing. I think you're able to attack the defense from the line of scrimmage a little bit quicker and with a little less predictability, depending on who those players are, of course. That's certainly a factor. But as far as your running gaps, I mean, you can put more width at the formation by having a guy on the line, whether it's four on one side and two on the other side of the center or three and three. You just have a wider front, which there are some advantages to that. By having them in the backfield, you can create that same four-man surface or three-man surface after the snap so the defense doesn't know where the four-man surface or three-man surface is. The fullback has to – he can build that from the backfield. And then there are also, let's say, a greater variety of blocking schemes with the fullback in the backfield because he can block different guys and come from different angles. He's not always behind the quarterback. He could be offset one way or the other and create different blocking schemes and angles that it's harder to get from the line of scrimmage. Also, depending on who your tight end is, it can be a little bit easier to pass protect seven men because two of them are in the backfield instead of us having one in the backfield. And then when you start running guys up the middle in the gaps and things like that. I think fundamentally it's a little easier to pick them up when you a have a guy in the backfield that can step up and block him from the fullback position as opposed to a tight end in the line of scrimmage who probably isn't going to be able to loop back in and get him, so the line is probably all going to have to gap down or not gap down if the guy drops out and all that. It just creates a different – it creates some advantages, I think, and it also creates some things you have to deal with. You just have to decide how you want to deal with them. Obviously when you have a guy in the backfield, it's harder to get those two receivers vertically into the defense in the passing game. They're usually running shorter routes to the flat or checking over the ball or those kind of things, short crossing routes – versus having that fourth receiver on the line of scrimmage who can run some downfield routes, again depending on who the individual person is. The skill definitely changes what you can do with that guy. So, I mean, I think those are the things that come into play. Some teams are very settled in one type of offense or another, so all of their plays and their rules or their adjustments come from that particular set. And other teams use multiple looks to, say, run the same plays or the same concepts to try to give the defense a different look. It's harder for them to zero in on what they're doing. But they're able to do similar things from different personnel groups or different formations. That's a long answer to a really short question, but I hopefully that helps a little bit.


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As my loyal, loyal readers know (I see you, Dave. Don't you have a meeting?), the move from the Sooner state saw most of my tools left behind in a defunct dairy bar on my parents' rambling country estate. But now that we've settled back down into Mortgage-town, the remainder of my tools have managed to make their way into my garage.
First order of business, fix up my neglected old tablesaw. I bought a early-to-mid-80s Craftsman contractor saw at an auction a few years back. Plus, a friend and employer from way back in my construction days was retiring and generously gave me a nearly identical saw. I took the best parts of both saws and came up with Frankensaw:
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Finally: Books (and a Movie!) About Indians, for Teens
November is Native American Heritage Month. I know you've been waiting for this all year. The rest of the time Indians are invisible, right? Not. Whether you have an Indian heritage or are just interested, check out these books – and a movie!–any day of the year.
Trickster: Native American Tales: A Graphic Collection edited by Matt Dembicki
This is almost a first: a Native American graphic novel! This book combines the words of Native American storytellers from many nations with the artwork of a number of cartoonists, to tell tales of the tricks of Coyote, Rabbit, Raccoon and more.
The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian by Sherman Alexie
This is Alexie's first book for young adults. Arnold Spirit, aka Junior, is a geeky cartoonist on the Spokane rez. After he punches a teacher, the teacher surprisingly advises him to leave the rez and go to an all-white high school where he will have a better chance of making it in life (Alexie did the same thing). There, Arnold faces racism, disconnection, and the fact that he really belongs to many tribes. School Library Journal says: "Poetic, deeply funny, politically incorrect, slightly naughty, and heart-wrenching." Can you resist? You can also listen to it on CD.
Night Is Gone, Day Is Still Coming: Stories and Poems by American Indian Teens and Young Adults
edited by Betsy Franco
These poems and stories from across the US are written by talented writers you can identify with, whether you're an Indian or not.
Moccasin Thunder: American Indian Stories for Today, edited by Lori Marie Carlson
This book is a collection of short stories for teens by some of the best American and Canadian Indian writers today, like Joy Harjo, Sherman Alexie, Louise Erdrich and Greg Sarris.
Smoke Signals
This awesome movie, based on Sherman Alexie's The Lone Ranger and Tonto Fistfight in Heaven, starts out with two Indians on the rez heading out in their car, only in reverse—it won't run in any other gear. In the immortal words of Homer Simpson, "It's funny because it's true" (I guess. I was never a Spokane Indian. It sure seems true).
Rain Is Not My Indian Name by Cynthia Leitich Smith
Rain is a 14-year old girl whose best friend is killed in an accident. She shuts herself off from everybody and doesn't want to do anything, until the local newspaper asks her to take photos for a story about a Native American Youth Camp. Rain is of mixed race (part Indian) and becomes interested when prejudice and racism come out in her town. This book is described as both "tender and funny," which should make the grieving part bearable.
Offsides: A Novel by Erik E. Esckilsen
The hero of this story is Tom Gray, a Mohawk kid who moves off the rez to a new town. Influenced by his Mom, he refuses to play for the new school's soccer team because it's called the Warriors, and has a stupid mascot. To show the coach, he starts a new team made up of the freaks and geeks who are his supporters. The climax comes when the two teams face off for a game.
The Crying Rocks by Janet Taylor Lisle
Joelle is adopted. She doesn't look like her parents or the other kids at school, and the stories she's heard about what happened to her as a little girl don't make a lot of sense. Then one day, a boy in her Spanish class points out that she looks like a picture of the Narragansett Indians on the wall of their public library. Gradually, Joelle finds out who she really is, and who her people are.
A Yellow Raft in Blue Water by Michael Dorris
I've never forgotten this powerful story about Rayona, a half-black, half-Indian girl, her mother Christine, and her "grandmother," Aunt Ida. I bet you won't either.
Bury My Heart At Wounded Knee: An Indian History of the American West by Dee Brown
A classic. You'll learn a lot that was left out in history class. Also listen to it on an MP3 player.
Beyond our Borders
Some people forget that North American Indians have brothers and sisters in Mexico and Central and South America. These next two books are about Mayan Indian girls from Guatemala, who manage to escape the attacks by Guatemalan soldiers which occurred during the Civil War of the early 1980's.
Tree Girl by Ben Mikaelsen
When the soldiers come to her village, Gabriela Flores is a 15-year-old girl who likes to climb trees. On her quinceañera, her brother is taken away. In the days following, other family members and friends are massacred before her eyes. After her village is destroyed, she and her sister begin to walk to a Mexican refugee camp. It is there that she helps her sister begin to heal. This book does not spare the US in assigning responsibility for what happened, nor does it spare the reader graphic details.
Journey of Dreams by Marge Pellegrino
If you want to read a similar story without so many horrifying details, try this one. As in Tree Girl, there's a happy ending, when Tomasa and her family find refuge in the US with the help of the Sanctuary Movement.
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Bawi Lestari 2 Group
Update on Bawi Lestari 2 GroupAfter six months of the loan period, Ni Nyoman succesfully sold her 3 pigs with a satisfactory profit. The profit is less then before because the price of raising pigs fell over the last 6 months. But, Ni Nyoman still can manage her profit to support her family needs.
Most of the members of the Bawi Lestari 2 group earn a satisfactory profit and they decided to continue their loan until they can have their own capital.
From the loan of 3.500.000 IDR, Ni Nyoman will use it to purchase 3 piglets and the rest of the loan to buy feed. She keeps the piglets for 5 months and then sells them. Because it's nearly holiday season, the price for pigs is increasing. But, she hope the price for feed does not increase.
Ni Nyoman and the members of the Bawi Lestari 2 feel the benefits of having this loan. They can purchase piglets and feed and receive training.
They hope they can have capital of their own and they don't need to borrow a loan again.
Previous Loan DetailsAfter fulfilling its obligations to Koperasi Mitra Usaha Kecil (MUK), Ni Nyoman and the members of Bawi Lestari 2 Group get another loan. The loan amount is equal to the previous one. At the time of granting the loan, Ni Ketut, one of the members, could not attend because of religious ceremonies ... More from Bawi Lestari 2 Group's previous loan »
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This loan is part of MUK's effort to reach small business owners in rural areas of Bali in Indonesia. Borrowers often lack collateral to be eligible for working capital loans and are located in areas where access to microfinance is limited. MUK organizes borrowers into groups that cross guarantee one another, allowing them to qualify for a loan. By funding this loan you are providing underserved borrowers with crucial capital to sustain their existing businesses.
About Koperasi Mitra Usaha Kecil (MUK)This loan is serviced by Koperasi Mitra Usaha Kecil (MUK), a microfinance cooperative headquartered in West Bali, Indonesia. MUK's mission is to provide chronically poor people in Bali with opportunities to improve their lives, while raising social awareness of economic and environmental issues.
Most MUK clients live in rural settings on less than $1.25 per day. MUK's financial products are targeted to clients' productive activities including small businesses, farming, and livestock rearing. MUK supports clients with training in household budgeting, livestock rearing, and small business management.
MUK provides services to clients of all races and religions. For more information about MUK, please visit its partner page. Also, consider joining MUK's Kiva lending team, Friends of Mitra Usaha Kecil.
Concurrent and Successive Loans
Our Field Partners often work with borrowers over a series of loans as the borrowers build credit, take out bigger loans, and expand their businesses. In order to make it easier for our Field Partners to post loans for borrowers who have been listed on Kiva before, we allow them to post successive and concurrent loans for their Kiva borrowers. This means that our Field Partners are able to post a borrower's second, third, etc., loan on Kiva without having to re-enter all of the borrower's information.
This borrower has been listed on Kiva before, so you'll see an updated loan description, as well as excerpts of the original descriptions from earlier loans. Most borrowers take out loans consecutively, meaning that they receive a second loan after having repaid the first. However, sometimes our Field Partners give out concurrent loans, allowing borrowers to take out one primary loan and a secondary "add-on" loan along with it. These "add-on" loans are typically smaller than the borrower's primary loan and serve a different purpose. Because Field Partners can now post loans as successive and concurrent loans, you will be able to track borrower progress over time and see the various ways a borrower is working with our Field Partners through funds from Kiva's lenders.
This is a Group Loan
In a group loan, each member of the group receives an individual loan but is part of a larger group of individuals. The group is there to provide support to the members and to provide a system of peer pressure, but groups may or may not be formally bound by a group guarantee. In cases where there is a group guarantee, members of the group are responsible for paying back the loans of their fellow group members in the case of delinquency or default.
Kiva's Field Partners typically feature one borrower from a group. The loan description, sector, and other attributes for a group loan profile are determined by the featured borrower's loan. The other members of the group are not required to use their loans for the same purpose.
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Success!! The loan was 100% repaid
- Repayment Term
- 8 months (Additional Information)
- Repayment Schedule
- At end of term
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- Mar 10, 2014
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- Mar 19, 2014
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Kiva allows our Field Partners to re-use the same photo for individual borrowers that have been posted on Kiva's website once before in a 24 month period, and we allow them to re-use group photos for up to 24 months, provided that 80% of the current group's membership is represented.
Taking, collecting, and uploading photos of borrowers is one of the most challenging elements of using Kiva for our Field Partners. In order to make Kiva easier for Field Partners to use, we have allowed them to post successive and concurrent loans without taking a new photo of the borrower if the criteria above are met.


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Geospatial SOA and Cloud Computing Workshop, June 9, 2009
A full-day seminar was convened to identify state-of-play in Geospatial SOA and Cloud Computing
The workshop was designed to provide attendees with specific experiences in the use of SOA techniques and emerging cloud computing in the context of integrating online government Web services for geospatial applications. Topics will include background on SOA in the federal context, plans for a Federal Service Oriented Infrastructure "cloud," and presentations by FGDC 2008 Cooperative Agreement Program funded activities and federal agencies sharing best practices and lessons learned from designing and deploying Web services.
- Identify best practices that resulted from this work that are relevant in the federal/intergovernmental environment
- What is the level of maturity and viability of the referenced SOA/Cloud solutions or infrastructure within a governmental computing environment?
- What are perceived impediments to adoption of your highlighted SOA/cloud practices in the government environment?
An introduction to Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA) in the federal government context, Dave Mayo, Everware-CBDI Powerpoint
Cloud Computing for Geospatial Applications, Patrick Stingley, BLM CTO Powerpoint
Use of Cloud Computing for scalable geospatial data processing and access, Andrew Turner, GeoCommons (FortiusOne) Partner: U.S. Federal Geographic Data Committee PDF
Cloud activities at Indiana University: Case studies in service hosting, storage, and computing, Marlon Pierce (CGL, IU), Neil Devadasan (Polis, IUPUI) Partner: USFWS National Wetland Inventory Powerpoint
Role-based Access Control Framework for Geospatial Cloud Services, Jeff Harrison (CubeWerx USA), Joel Schlagel (USACE) Partner: USACE Powerpoint
SOA-based Wetlands Jurisdictional Determination Tools, John Davidson (ImageMatters) Partners: EPA, USACE, USFWS Powerpoint
Service Oriented Architecture of the Indiana Flood GRID. Neil Devadasan (Polis, IUPUI), Marlon Pierce (CGL, IU) Partners: US Geological Survey, National Weather Service, City of Indianapolis, Silver Jackets, Indianapolis Museum of ART, Indiana Department of Homeland Security, USACE, Indiana Department of Natural Resources Powerpoint
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Think the storm is behind us? Think again.
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Long Island is well known for things like great schools, well-paved highways and low crime rates. But the extent of Sandy's destruction of the Island's natural resources is incredible. Visitors often return home with tales of our beautiful parks and the sugary sand of our beaches. There is no calculator around that has yet to total up what it will take to rebuild those once-pristine beaches.
Long Beach has long been known to have one of the most beautiful oceanfronts in the country. The legendary boardwalk has been smashed into thousands of wood splinters, and most of the city beaches' sand was pushed onto local streets before being plowed into a small mountain that's as high as a five-story building. Whether the beaches could have been spared much of the destruction is a debate for future politicians.
Six years ago, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers asked the previous city administration to contribute $7 million to a project that would have created a high dune along the boardwalk. The City Council responding to the objections of surfers and some residents and chose not to participate in the project. The Town of Hempstead did take part, however, which is why, to the east, many of the beaches in Lido Beach and Point Lookout were spared major damage during Sandy. No doubt the current administration in Long Beach will view the dune issue differently now.
But as we turn our thoughts to the upcoming holidays and family vacations, let's not forget the thousands of victims whose lives are still in total disarray as a result of the venom of Sandy.
Jerry Kremer was a state assemblyman for 23 years, and chaired the Assembly's Ways and Means Committee for 12 years. He now heads Empire Government Strategies, a business development and legislative strategy firm. Comments about this column? email@example.com.
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Sure most people have heard of Sodom and Gomorrah, that God destroyed them with fire and brimstone because of the unrighteous sin and corruption of the people. Talking to one of our Pastors Sunday, he told me about a book he�d read and observed that Sodom did not have the Bible.
Here in America, there are millions upon millions of Bibles, churches by the tens, maybe hundreds of thousands and we live in a time where our so-called leaders are not just overlooking sin and unrighteous behavior, they are endorsing and encouraging them.
These so-called leaders are all upset about the latest shooting spree in Connecticut and calling for more stringent gun control, which translates into population control. At the same time, they are planning on financing the murder of millions of unborn and helpless babies.
They are endorsing homosexuality through passage of state-condoned marriage for people of the same sex � which is a sin in the eyes of God and the Bible as well as their own bodies. It is even a sin to the believers of Islam.
I shudder to think what God�s punishment will be to this country when we have the knowledge to turn away from sin, not do it and live as God intended us to live by obeying his commandments, living chaste until the man marries the woman and having children � all of which are pleasing to God.
The destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah will be mild compared to what will happen to America when God decides He�s had enough. It�s time to repent.
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Diversity Training Must Include White Perspective, Experts Say
Rockwell Automation discovers the key to diversity training.
A few years ago, Lee Tschanz, vice president of North America sales for Rockwell Automation Inc., scheduled a meeting with one of his managers to help him improve "managing up."
Tschanz, a middle-aged white man, was going to offer the manager, a 50-year-old black man, examples from his own career on how to be more authoritative with employees who are senior to him in the firm. But instead, he admitted to the man that he had no idea what it is like to be a black manager at Rockwell Automation. Then he asked the manager if he should be coaching him differently.
"His response was, 'Wow. I'm so glad you said that," Tschanz says.
The manager went on to explain that he grew up in the South where any challenge to white male authority by a black man was risky, and that he'd been taught his whole life to avoid such confrontations. They ended up having a long conversation about the issue, and Tschanz agreed that even though he wasn't sure what the best solution was, he promised to have that manager's back whenever he pushed himself to manage outside his comfort zone.
"After that, he got better at managing up," Tschanz says. "And more importantly, my willingness to have those conversations increased."
Such stories are common at Rockwell Automation thanks to the company's nontraditional approach to diversity and leadership training. In partnership with the training company, White Men as Full Diversity Partners, Rockwell has put more than 450 of its leaders through a three-day, off-site, experiential training lab where they are forced to examine their own assumptions about white male privilege, explore other people's experiences, and define the role they can play in building a culture of inclusiveness in the company.
That's the real business benefit of a strong diversity program, says Jeanine Prime, vice president of research for Catalyst, a not-for-profit research firm focused on women in business. "When leaders see inclusiveness as a critical part of the role, they are able to get the best out of all their people," she says. "It leads to lower turnover and better outcomes for talent development."
It also helps Rockwell differentiate itself in recruiting, particularly among hard-to-find female engineers, says Joan Buccigrossi, Rockwell's director of inclusion and engagement. "There are not a lot of women engineers, and everyone wants them."
Tschanz was one of the first participants in the Rockwell program, and he admits that at first he was skeptical. He began the course thinking he treated everyone equally, but by the second day he realized he had no idea what it was like to be a woman or a person of color in the predominantly white Rockwell environment. "I discovered that it's about more than how you treat people," he says. "It is about understanding that differences exist in culture and they make you more prone to act a certain way."
So inspired, Tschanz put his entire staff through the course, and created an inclusion change team to address diversity issues in his group. That team went on to create the company's annual "Get Connected" event where women from across the company get together to network, hear speakers and participate in workshops.
Tschanz's team also made smaller adjustments, such as expanding social events beyond golf and cocktails, and making people aware of subtly negative behavior, such as asking why a female colleague is upset if she complains in a meeting. "You would never ask that about a man," he notes.
Once leaders became aware of what they were doing, the culture at Rockwell began to change—and not just in the sales department, Prime says . Catalyst did an in-depth study of the Rockwell program and found measurable changes in behavior among white male leaders across the company.
These included a 39 percent reduction in gossip, a 17 percent increase in how much managers agreed that white men have greater advantages than women and racial/ethnic minorities, and a 40 percent increase in thinking critically about different social groups among managers who do not have many cross-racial friendships.
The change was most pronounced among managers who were the least concerned about appearing prejudiced, Prime says. "After the labs, those managers registered the most significant change in taking personal responsibility for being inclusive."
Rockwell's success with this course underscores why it is so important to involve white men in the culture-change process. "White men are a powerful stakeholder group, and they need to get the message that they are responsible for being a part of the solution," Prime says.
That awareness is critical, Tschanz adds. "You can't get on the path to inclusion until you are able to look at your culture through a different set of eyes."
Sarah Fister Gale is a freelance writer based in the Chicago area. Comment below or email firstname.lastname@example.com.


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Welcome to the Guild, Feralspirit - I don't know about bringing beer to the party, that map is more of a very fine wine! I'm glad that you are using the tutorials to bring out the best in your mapping.
Don't be too critical about the map - slightly wiggly lines and not quite right-angled corners are to my mind an advantage rather than a drawback in fantasy city maps. They give the map a more hand drawn feel and indicate a society which is not technically advanced. What stands out in your map for me is the very credible layout of the city and the relationship between the roads and the buildings. One of my private niggles about city building is that many mappers lay them out like lego and the city simply doesn't look convincing. Definitely not the case here. Of all the scales of mapping in my experience, city maps are the most time consuming and difficult to draw, so congrats on starting on the black piste!
If anything I would love to see more irregularly shaped buildings to give the map even more character. I would love to hear a bit of background to the city if you have a mind to post it! Have some rep for a great contribution!
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Ouachita Baptist University's Division of Music will host the annual Virginia Queen Piano Competition Friday, May 2, at 3:30 p.m. in McBeth Recital Hall in Mabee Fine Arts Center. The competition performances are free and open to the public.
"The competition was established by Virginia Queen 37 years ago to motivate our piano majors and minors to excel," said Ouida Keck, coordinator of keyboard studies and Addie Mae Maddox Professor of Music. "It gives them the motivation to excel, exposes them to professional standards and gives them a chance to develop self-confidence and stage presence."
Each student will perform two compositions of contrasting style, with a total performance time of no more than 10 minutes each.
The first-place winner will receive $500 and their name will be engraved on a plaque displayed in the Mabee Fine Arts Center music library. Second place will receive $350, and third place will receive $150.
Students who will participate in the competition include: Rusty Butler, a senior worship arts major from Little Rock, Ark.; TJ Bailey, a senior worship arts major from Fort Smith, Ark.; Katie Butts, a sophomore computer science major from Piqua, Ohio; Jordan Denniston, a senior music major from Plano, Texas; Caroline Dunlap, a freshman piano performance major from Little Rock, Ark.; Joanna Horton, a freshman music major from Arkadelphia, Ark.; Sean Jackson, a junior music composition major from Livingston, La.; Lauren Johnson, a sophomore church music major from Little Rock, Ark.; Courtney Stanage, a junior piano performance major from Hot Springs Village, Ark.; and Emily Tucker, a senior music major from Hot Springs, Ark.
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Ouachita Baptist University's Department of Visual Arts hosts guest artist Jason McCann's exhibit, "Paintings, Drawings and Prints," in Hammons Gallery until Sept. 30. McCann also will lead a pastel workshop on campus Sept. 30.
Donnie Copeland, chair of the visual arts department, invited McCann to display his exhibit after seeing his work on display around the state.
"Having Jason and his work on campus is a great opportunity for all of us," Copeland noted. "His works are engaging; they touch on the ins and outs of contemporary life.
"He is someone we should be familiar with as he is an artist whose work you will probably encounter at some point around the state," Copeland added. "Having him here to speak in the gallery and lead a workshop gives us the chance to gain insight into his work and studio process."
McCann's artwork tends to focus on urban architecture as well as figurative subject matter. His pieces exude energy and spontaneity, captured through expressive paint application and color.
"The primary goal I set when I start a new piece is to show not only what the object is, but the energy it possesses," McCann said. "All artists that work within a representational construct must choose how they will describe or manipulate the reality they want to communicate."
Since 1995, McCann's artwork has been displayed in numerous shows and exhibitions across the southeast United States. He currently teaches art at Little Rock Central High School and Arkansas Governor's School.
McCann will lead a pastel workshop Tuesday, Sept. 30, from 11 a.m. to 12:50 p.m. in Moses-Provine 218 on Ouachita's campus. The workshop is free and open to the public, but advanced registration is recommended due to limited openings.
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From the Web to the Moon
Did you survive the super moon we had on March 19th? Well, if you're reading this, I guess you did!
Besides being a major astronomical event, the supermoon captured the hearts and minds of many a web-searcher, as the spike in search queries on the term "super moon" is indicated through Google Trends. For more on how to read the chart, just follow the Learn More link at the top of the page.
Super Moon or Green Lantern Ain't Got Nothing On Me!
Part of the increased search volume surely had to do with the dire warnings of severe weather or geological catastrophes, attributable to the astrologer Richard Nolle who coined the term "Super Moon" 30 years ago. For a full explanation of his defense, check out his recently updated site.
If you make it all the way through the article, be ready for some wicked inverted afterimages from the white text on the dark starfield background!!!
Scientists at NASA, however, assure us that we have nothing to worry about, and stick to the scientific descriptions of this special occurrence.
What About MY Moon?
If you missed the chance to howl at the moon on March 19th due to overcast weather (as I did), there's another one coming up on April 18th, according to Richard Nolle's calculations. If that's too long for you to wait, then perhaps you can enjoy some pictures of March's special moon as it appeared around the world, uploaded to Flickr. For more lunar information and fantastic images, check out Direct From the Moon, a National Geographic documentary.
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OCEAN CITY, Md. (WUSA) - A day after Superstorm Sandy rolled up the east coast, Ocean City began its recovery from the hurricane-force weather. Clearing skies showed empty beaches, but as Scott Broom reports, life is gradually returning to normal.
All bridges into Ocean City opened at 1:30 Tuesday afternoon and officials opened access to most storm impacted parts.
Ocean City suffered significant flooding, with water over the sea wall on the beach. The Inlet city parking lot was covered with so much sand, it will have to be moved with heavy equipment.
There are no reported injuries due to the storm. The city's popular fishing pier was partially destroyed.
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Toward the Rising Sun
Shaun Martin keeps running tradition alive in the Navajo Nation
The Arizona wind swirls dust around us and the trail-side bushes quiver with sleepy snakes just waking up for spring ...
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The Arizona wind swirls dust around us and the trail-side bushes quiver with sleepy snakes just waking up for spring. Trailing our Navajo guide and friend, Shaun Martin, Jeremy Duncan, Chris Hunter and I descend a steep, sandy singletrack into Canyon de Chelly*, part of the Canyon de Chelly National Monument just outside of Chinle.
Shaun stands six feet tall, with the wiry-strong build of an endurance runner. His steps appear effortless. Hardly missing stride, he kicks small rocks out of his path and occasionally retraces his steps to cover snake tracks with one even swoosh of his right foot; leaving snake tracks untouched is a bad omen in Navajo culture. Shaun stops occasionally, gazing into the canyon's depths as though seeing the towering rock walls for the first time. He explains the history of this ancient path, of the Navajo people who fled down these same trails 146 years ago when the United States Army raided their homes and forced them on The Long Walk*. He points to the canyon's cliffs and caves, places Navajos hid to escape the attack.
"The army tried to drive them out," says Shaun. "But many outsmarted them. They hunted at night. They moved quietly."
Shaun's shaggy hair is held back with a worn-out Harley Davidson bandana—the same one he was wearing when I first met him two years ago. He has run in it for eight years, the original vibrant orange faded to dull brown. He is handsome, with olive skin and square features. At 29, his face reveals the shallow lines around his eyes and mouth of someone who has spent his life on these trails, trails few outside the Navajo tribe have ever seen and will likely never run. No one is allowed in this canyon without a guide, and we are fortunate that Shaun has agreed to share these trails, sacred to the Navajo people.


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TAMPA, Florida - It's a high-profile, controversial case that just keeps going and going: MJ vs. Bubba.
Bubba the Love Sponge Clem was cleared of all charges recently during a defamation lawsuit where rival radio host Todd "MJ" Schnitt sued for damages and lost.
The jury sided with Bubba, while one juror told MJ to "put on his big girl panties and get over it."
The case made national headlines when MJ's attorney Phil Campbell, was arrested for DUI after drinking at Malio's with a pretty legal assistant who works for the same law firm representing Bubba. Some called it a "honeypot" scheme, where she allegedly enticed Campbell into a massive setup that night. The now-infamous event has been the subject of continuous analysis, fodder for gossip and water cooler humor.
However, Judge Arnold wasn't laughing.
On Monday, the judge in the case held a closed-door private meeting with both attorneys and the media where he said, "In my 40 years of practicing law and 29 years on the bench, I've never seen allegations of misconduct like this." He referred to the alleged DUI setup with MJ's attorney, Phil Campbell and the subsequent legal briefcase of his that went missing after that night of drinking at Malio's.
Judge Arnold ordered a full investigation into that now-fateful night at Malio's and the DUI arrest afterward. The judge wants to know exactly what happened that night, every last detail, and that includes depositions from attorneys and the possible seizure of phone records.
Well, the soap opera saga isn't over yet, not by a long shot.
Now, the Florida Bar Association is involved. A spokesperson at the Florida bar confirmed to 10 News today that there is a current investigation by Florida bar members into MJ's attorney, Phil Campbell, Bubba's attorney, Steve Diaco, and Adam Filthaut, an attorney who works with Diaco.
None of the attorneys commented on the case today, although 10 News has tried repeatedly to garner an interview. The legal assistant in this case, accused of enticing Campbell to drink at Malio's as part of a honeypot scheme, is not being investigated by the Florida bar. However, Melissa Personius will most likely still be deposed as part of Judge Arnold's investigation, and her phone records could be seized from that night at Malio's.
Although Steve Diaco made comments when testifying in court such as, "I don't recall," he will not be able to invoke those same privileges, experts say, when testifying before the bar. He, along with others, must answer all questions.
Longtime and well-known Tampa attorney and former federal prosecutor Steve Crawford has watched the trial closely and weighed in on the ramifications it has created.
"I've been practicing law a long time, and I've never seen anything like this. It is not common," Crawford told 10 News.
Steve Diaco has long maintained his innocence. In fact, in court during the trial, he said he had nothing to do with Phil Campbell's missing briefcase. But, Judge Arnold wants more answers about the night the briefcase went missing.
Steve Diaco testified in court, "I never laid a finger on [the briefcase]."
Attorneys are said to be preparing for depositions right now after subpoenas were served.
Judge Arnold said today, "The discovery process has started. I'm waiting to hear from attorneys."
Diaco also said in court that he didn't know anything about the alleged DUI setup. He told the judge, "I don't recall having that conversation."
So, what happens if these prominent Tampa attorneys are disbarred? The investigation by the state bar could take a year or longer, experts say.
If they are disbarred, it could take up to five years to get reinstated, Crawford told 10 News, and could cost thousands of dollars. The attorneys would also have to retake the bar exam.
Crawford says the Florida Bar Association weighs cases like this carefully. "There could be a few less lawyers in Tampa, Florida."
Be sure to follow reporter Melanie Michael's updates on the case on Twitter @WTSPMelanie.
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May 31, 2016
The U.S. Treasury Department will begin taking steps this week to delay hitting the government's $16.4 trillion borrowing limit. Without those steps, the debt limit would be hit on Dec. 31.
Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner says in a letter to congressional leaders that the department will take several accounting measures to save approximately $200 billion beginning next year. The government borrows about $100 billion a month, so that would keep the government from reaching the limit for two months.
Geithner says it is harder to predict how long the delay will last because ongoing negotiations over tax and budget policies make it hard to forecast what tax revenue and government spending will be next year.
The debt limit is the amount the government can borrow to help finance its operations.
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Campus Was Abuzz This Summer
The summer of 2012 was a busy one for the facilities and grounds crews, as the University undertook several major projects to beautify, repair, and improve facilities across campus.
The summer improvements have included a major renovation of the Honda Lecture Hall in the Moore Math & Science Center, acquisition and installation of new computer equipment in the computer labs and in campus offices, new projection equipment in classrooms, resurfacing the gym floor and new carpeting in the Grimes Center, construction of a new press box and concession building at the baseball stadium, and new library carpeting, just to name a few.
In addition, South Hall is reopening to accommodate a growing number of traditional students living on campus this fall. All of this was in addition to maintaining the prairie grass throughout campus that supports the University's commitment to sustainability.
The extent of this summer's "To Do" list reflects the University's ongoing commitment to one of the goals of its strategic plan. "We're excited to be able to move forward with campus improvements this year. Upgrades in classroom technology and the Honda Lecture Hall renovation provide our students and faculty the tools they need to teach and learn. Projects like these also go a long way to improving the quality of life for all of our students, faculty, and staff, and thousands of visitors to our campus each year," said Jim Thornton, Vice President for Institutional Advancement and Communications.
"None of this would have been possible, at this time, without the generous support of our friends and alumni. Honda of America, The Grimes Foundation, and the Lewis and Jean Moore Foundation, in particular, are strong supporters of these and other campus improvements which will follow in the coming year."
"The upgrades will support our academic programs, promote health and fitness, and provide important upgrades to our athletics facilities. These projects represent flexibility in our planning, good stewardship of available resources and a commitment to benefiting students while working within our means," said President Stephen Jones.
Urbana University offers a liberal arts education for graduates and undergraduates in a small college environment. It is located in Urbana, Ohio.


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BETHESDA, Md. (WUSA/AP) -- Shoppers headed to malls in the metro DC area Saturday, many with gift cards in hand, hoping to snag after-Christmas discounts. While they found prices were slashed as much as 75 percent, they also found a limited selection.
"Everything's been picked over," said Donna Brown, a 52-year-old hairdresser from Seaford, Del., as she sorted through what was left of the fleece pajamas marked down 60 percent to $11.99.
The post Christmas week is a big deal for retailers because it can mean as much as 15 percent of their sales figures. This year, it could be more important because snowstorms cut sales by 2.1 percent for the weekend before Christmas compared with the same weekend a year earlier, according to research firm ShopperTrak.
Retailers are counting on the days after Christmas to perk up overall holiday sales in a season that looks like it's been only modestly better than last year's disaster.
Many shoppers at Westfield, Montgomery mall told 9NEWS NOW that retailers were sending them a blizzard of email and text messages offering deals left and right. "Wasn't under the tree? Get it now at the Apple Store," read one ad from Apple Inc.
Knowing holiday shoppers would likely spend less this year, merchants carefully managed inventory for the season, buying less than a year ago when the economic meltdown surprised them. That meant by Saturday, some store shelves were practically empty.
The full assessment of this year's shopping season won't be known until merchants report December sales Jan. 7. Most expect fourth-quarter profits to be equal or just slightly better than last year, because stores weren't forced to dramatically slash prices to liquidate unwanted merchandise.


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Society and Mental Health
A journal of the ASA Section on the Sociology of Mental Health
Editor: Elaine Wethington, Cornell University
Mission Statement
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Society and Mental Health publishes original articles that apply sociological concepts and methods to the understanding of the social origins of mental health and illness, the social consequences for persons with mental illness, and the organization and financing of mental health services and care. Society and Mental Health publishes articles that advance the sociology of mental health and illness, stimulate further research, inform treatments and policy and reflect the diversity of interests of its readership.
Orange Is Still Pink: Mental Illness, Gender Roles, and Physical Victimization in Prisons Jason Schnittker and Valerio Bacak (March 2016)
Agency and Mental Health: A Transition to Adulthood Paradox Steven Hitlin, Lance D. Erickson, and J. Scott Brown (November 2015)
Variation in the Protective Effect of Higher Education against Depression Shawn Bauldry (July 2015)
Health Insurance Status and Symptoms of Psychological Distress among Low-income Urban Women Anna W. Jacobs, Terrence D. Hill, and Amy M. Burdette (March 2015)
Reconsidering the Relationship between Age and Financial Strain among Older Adults Alex Bierman (November 2014)
Warring Identities: Identity Conflict and the Mental Distress of American Veterans of the Wars in Iraq and Afghanistan R. Tyson Smith and Gala True (July 2014)
Spouse's Work-to-family Conflict, Family Stressors, and Mental Health among Dual-earner Mothers and Fathers by Marisa Young, Scott Schieman, and Melissa A. Milkie (March 2014)
Vacation, Collective Restoration, and Mental Health in a Population by Terry Hartig, Ralph Catalano, Michael Ong, and S. Leonard Syme (November 2013)
Gender Differences in the Determinants of Distress, Alcohol Misuse, and Related Psychiatric Disorders by Marta Elliott (July 2013)
After Moving to Opportunity: How Moving to a Low-poverty Neighborhood Improves Mental Health among African American Women by Kristin Turney, Rebecca Kissane, and Kathryn Edin (March 2013)
Institutions, Politics, and Mental Health Parity by Elaine M. Hernandez and Christopher Uggen (November 2012)
Depression, Access Barriers, and Their Combined Associations with Unmet Health Needs among Publicly Insured Individuals in Minnesota by Nathan D. Shippee, Kathleen Thiede Call, Whitney Weber and Timothy J. Beebe (July 2012)
Functional Limitations and Psychological Distress: Marital Status as Moderator by Alex Bierman (March 2012)
Intimacy and Belonging: The Association between Sexual Activity and Depression among Older Adults by Kathryn Ganong and Erik Larson (November 2011)
The Impact of Sexual Harassment on Depressive Symptoms during the Early Occupational Career by Jason N. Houle, Jeremy Staff, Jeylan T. Mortimer, Christopher Uggen, and Amy Blackstone (July 2011)
Parenthood, Life Course Expectations, and Mental Health by Daniel L. Carlson and Kristi Williams (March 2011)


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Cholecystectomy is the surgical removal of the gallbladder. The gallbladder is near the liver. It stores bile that is made by the liver. Bile helps in the digestion of fatty foods. The gallbladder releases bile into a system of ducts that lead to the small intestine.
The open version of this surgery is done when a less invasive version called
laparoscopic surgery
cannot be done.
This surgery is used to remove a diseased or damaged gallbladder. The damage is typically caused by infection or inflammation.
The damage is often due to
gallstones, which are crystals of bile that can form in the gallbladder. Sometimes, these get stuck in the ducts that bile normally flows through. This blockage in the ducts can damage the gallbladder and the liver.
Complications are rare, but no procedure is completely free of risk. If you are planning to have a cholecystectomy, your doctor will review a list of possible complications, which may include:
Some factors that may increase the risk of complications include:
Your doctor will probably do some or all of the following:
Leading up to your procedure:
General anesthesia
will be used. You will be asleep for the procedure.
An incision will be made in the upper right area of your abdomen. The gallbladder will be separated from the structures around it, including the liver, bile ducts, and arteries.
After the gallbladder is gone, dye may be squirted into the bile ducts. This will help show if there is a gallstone in the ducts. The duct may be opened to remove any stones. While your abdomen is open, the other organs and structures will be examined. This will be done to make sure that you do not have any other problems. The incision will be closed with sutures or staples. It will then be covered with a bandage.
A tiny, flexible tube may be placed into the area where the gallbladder was removed. This tube will exit from your abdomen into a little bulb. This is to drain any fluids that may build during the first few days after surgery. The tube is usually removed within one week of your operation.
The gallbladder will be examined by a specialist. You will be taken to a room to recover. You will be monitored closely.
About 30-60 minutes
You will most likely feel some pain after the surgery. Your doctor will arrange for pain medications.
2-6 days
Recovery takes about 4-6 weeks.
When you return home, do the following to help ensure a smooth recovery:
After you leave the hospital, contact your doctor if any of the following occur:
In case of an emergency, call for medical help right away.
American Gastroenterological Association
National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse
The Canadian Association of Gastroenterology
Canadian Digestive Health Foundation
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CULPEPER, Va. (WUSA9) -- Police are searching for a man who stole a car from the parking lot of the Wal-Mart Supercenter and possibly shoplifted items from the store last Saturday.
The 5'5" black male is believed to be between 28 and 35 years old. He wore a hooded sweatshirt and stole the 1988 white Buick LeSabre with license plate number XSR-4885 between 5 A.M. and 5:30 A.M, according to police.
This is the ninth older car model stolen in Culpeper in the last 11 months. Most of the vehicles have been recovered in the Washington, D.C. metro area.
"It's possible that the suspect in the most recent case lives in the Washington, D.C. area," said Detective Sergeant Jeff Dodson.
Anyone with information can anonymously call Crime Solvers at 540-727-0300 or Sgt. Dodson at 540-829-5526


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For the Playhouse, director Timothy Douglas has changed things up by through an African-American filter, casting veteran actress Lizan Mitchell as the elderly but spirited Carrie Watts.
She's a dream of an actress, portraying a tiny cyclone of energy, busily trotting around her apartment, slyly making plans to escape. In Mitchell's commanding performance, Carrie has a wry sense of humor and a clear-eyed vision of what she most desires. "I want to go home," she insists, yearning for a chance to reconnect with her roots one last time.
The cast includes Tyrone Mitchell Henderson as her mild-mannered, fretful son, and Rachel Leslie as his impatient, self-centered wife. Shannon Dorsey offers a lovely portrait of a young woman who becomes Carrie's thoughtful traveling companion on a long bus ride. Stephen Bradbury is a kindly sheriff, and Doug Brown is a helpful man at the bus station.
The story
is nothing too innovative: Carrie runs away from the cramped Houston apartment
she shares uncomfortably with her son and his domineering wife to return to her
girlhood home in a town that's beautiful in her memory, but deserted after
years of neglect. Foote's lyrical writing — Carrie's recollection of nights under
a full moon (a glowing, three-dimensional one hangs above the set designed by
Tony Cisek) and a rhapsodic enumeration of birds to be found in the marsh lands
around the Texas Gulf town — is gorgeous, and his sense of the characters he
creates is both natural and profound. Above all, the simple truth and dignity
of the tale, as well as Mitchell's luminous performance, make this show worth
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An alternative to the after-prom bacchanal
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Around the time that I interviewed Kiki, I published a column, "Reversing prom's terrible groupthink." At a Kiwanis Club dinner I met a senior at Kennedy High School in Bellmore who was about to graduate and head off to a top-rated college. She said she liked a story I had published called, "Grads party on –– and on," about the heavy drinking that too often goes on after the prom.
The student, a nondrinker, said the story interested her because it mentioned Long Beach's substance-free post-prom party, at which a car was given away at night's end. She wished Bellmore-Merrick had a post-prom party, not so much because she wanted to win a prize, but because, she said, it would relieve the pressure she felt to drink on prom night.
At the time, Bellmore-Merrick didn't have a substance-free post-prom party. The young woman said she didn't plan to drink on prom night, but many of her friends did. She was unsure whether she could withstand the pressure.
I focused my column on her struggle. "Lots of kids don't really want to drink after the prom," I wrote, "but in this community, the adults give them no choice."
The stories of these two young women inspired me to join the Bellmore-Merrick Community Wellness Council's Alcohol Awareness Committee, which Gail Volk, who was then the council's executive director, formed in the summer of 2004, after reading the Herald's series.
Gail appointed me chairman of a post-prom party subcommittee, which quickly grew to a dozen members, mostly mothers of high school freshmen, sophomores and juniors who worried about what might happen to their kids on prom might. I often had to explain to people why I joined the committee, as my own children weren't yet in elementary school.
I told them about the two young women I wrote about, one of whom was pressuring her peers to drink, while the other was feeling pressure. I wanted my own children to have an alternative to the post-prom "kegger" when they reached high school.
It took three years of planning and lobbying to get the post-prom party off the ground, but in June 2007, Bellmore-Merrick's first substance-free "Midnight Madness" was held at Sportime in Lynbrook.
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Royals announce special pre-sale on DRI DUCK Fountain Seats for Cardinals series
The Royals have announced that the DRI DUCK Fountain Seats for the Royals-St. Louis Cardinals series, June 25-27, will be available for purchase at 10 a.m. on Thursday, June 17. The special pre-sale is attributed to the high demand for the popular I-70 Series. On Thursday, all available DRI DUCK Fountain Seats for June 25-27 will be available for purchase exclusively at the Kauffman Stadium Box Office Gate C Ticket Windows.
Fans will be able to purchase up to four (4) DRI DUCK Fountain Seats for each of the three games. For this series only, the limit was changed from six to four per game to accommodate more fans.
Please note that the Saturday, June 26 contest has a special start time of 1:10 p.m.
In addition, fans purchasing DRI DUCK seats in advance for the Cardinals series this Thursday are eligible for a special offer, "Buy One Get One Free" tickets in the Hy-Vee Infield or Field Plaza for that night's 7:10 p.m. contest between the Royals and Astros.


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The history books record that in the nineteenth century Louis Pasteur formulated a "germ theory" of microbes as the causative agents of disease, and thus revolutionized medicine. His findings, along with his contemporary, John Snow (who linked cholera to infected water supply),...
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Unemployed Persons by Industry Sector, in thousands:
1 The unemployed as a percentage of the civilian labor force. Adult men and women are defined as 16 years or older.
2 Total unemployed, plus all marginally attached workers, plus total employed part time for economic reasons.
3 Change in total non-farm payroll employment.
4 Industry Unemployment Rate is not seasonally adjusted.
5 Updated population controls are introduced annually with the release of January data.
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So Sports Illustrated's won't ever give Roger Federer the Sportsman of the Year Award and cover for his historic achievements in tennis but ESPN The Magazine will put his big, finely coiffed mug on their May 3 cover with the headline, "WHO'S THE WORLD'S GREATEST ATHLETE? ROGER FEDERER LOOKS THE PART."
Good on ya.
UPDATE: Some behind the scenes footage of with Fed at the photoshoot. (via Great Tennis Photos)
[Photo(s): ESPN The Magazine]
Thursday, April 22, 2010
(UPDATED) Federer featured on ESPN The Magazine cover, but don't tell Sports Illustrated
Labels: ESPN The Magazine, magazines, Roger Federer, tennis
6 comments:
I think this magazine cover is hotter:
- AnonymousApril 22, 2010 at 11:49 PM
Well deserved, but my-oh-my, is the Fed looking old in this pic.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousApril 23, 2010 at 6:39 AM
sure he looks old, and his nose tall, no photoshop here, not like the rolex ad for ex, lolReplyDelete
- AnonymousApril 23, 2010 at 3:18 PM
fed looks worse than usual on that cover...he needs those pores seen to! looks really rough...ReplyDelete
Though I'm no Fed lover, never have been and never will be, it makes me happy that ESPN mag knows that tennis exists. Even if they only acknowledge it once a decade.ReplyDelete
My point EXACTLY Narik.ReplyDelete
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