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Mitt Romney is a former governor of Massachusetts, a successful businessman and a mormon.
As a businessman, he founded an investment firm, Bain Capital, which earned him tens of millions of dollars by launching or reshaping hundreds of companies, including Staples and Domino's Pizza. Romney's time was Bain Capital is the source of much debate at the center of this presidential campaign as outsourcing and bankruptcy are tools used by Bain and similar companies to generate profit.
As a politician, Romney ran unsuccessfully against Senator Ted Kennedy in 1994. After serving as governor of Massachusetts he ran for the Republican presidential nomination. Although he won the Iowa straw poll in 2007, he finished second in the caucuses.
Governor of Massachusetts - 2003 - 2007
His federal political action committee is called Free and Strong America PAC. In 2010, Romney raised more than $7 million, and he contributed a total of $1 million to candidates around the country, including more than $70,000 to Iowa candidates.
By the most recent September 30 reporting date, Romney had raised $186M.
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Romney ran a competitive campaign for the 2008 Republican presidential nomination, emphasizing his credentials as a fiscal conservative. He finished second in the Iowa caucuses and second in the New Hampshire primary, having led in the polls in his neighboring state. He won the Michigan primary, but withdrew from the race on Feb. 7.
As governor of Massachusetts, Romney in 2006 signed into law landmark legislation expanding health insurance access to almost all state residents. The law mandates purchase of health insurance and subsidizes the cost for low-income individuals and families. The legislation has been viewed as a signature policy achievement, but is viewed with more skepticism heading into the race for the 2012 Republican presidential nomination. Its major components bear similarities with the federal health reform passed under President Barack Obama, which most Republicans in Congress opposed.
Also as governor, Romney cut spending, raised fees and closed tax loopholes to eliminate a $1.2 billion budget deficit. He was able to cut taxes by the fourth year of his one four-year term.
He undertook education reforms, including emphasis on math and science instruction, English immersion for foreign-speaking students and establishment of the John and Abigail Adams Scholarship Program, awarding the top 25 percent of Massachusetts high school students with four-year, tuition-free scholarships to any Massachusetts public college.
He was tapped to take over preparation for the 2002 Winter Olympics as president and CEO of the Salt Lake Organizing Committee and won praise for turning around the once-troubled event.
His political path has followed the footsteps of his famous father, George W. Romney, who was chairman of American Motors, governor of Michigan and a candidate for president in 1968.
Romney is a third-generation Mormon. His membership in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has been a cause of concern for some evangelicals, a powerful bloc in the Iowa Republican Party. A month before the Iowa caucuses in 2008, he delivered a speech addressing his religion in which he promised to "serve only the common cause of the people of the United States."
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HP provides a model name on the front of the desktop computer, but this name or number may not be sufficient to get proper support for your computer. These names or numbers often represent a series of many desktop computers that look similar, but have different options and parts. For example, HP has produced over a hundred types of HP Pavilion 700 Desktop models in different configurations, such as the HP Pavilion 725n-us Desktop PC and the HP Pavilion 763k-ap Desktop models.
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Mixologist Richard Woods, the brains behind the bar at Duck & Waffle and SushiSamba restaurants, traveled from London to New York City to share his Summer cocktail recipes. He visited us on POPSUGAR Live! today to instruct how to make his "Kaiffirinha," an aromatic mix of lime and cachaca. Stars including Amy Adams and Russell Crowe have been able to sample Richard's creations in the UK, and now, they've available stateside at SushiSamba in New York, Miami, Chicago, and Las Vegas — or in your own home with this video! Watch the segment, then get the recipe.
From Richard Woods, global director of cocktail and spirit development, Samba Brand Management (includes Duck & Waffle and SushiSamba)
To make kaffir-lime-infused cachaca, combine 1 bottle cachaca with 20 grams kaffir lime leaves for up to 24 hours, tasting periodically for flavor. Basil, sage, or tarragon also make a nice alternative.
1 ounce kaffir-lime-leaf-infused cachaca
3/4 ounce freshly squeezed lime juice
3/4 ounce simple syrup
1 cup crushed ice, divided
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Kaffir lime leaf, for garnish
- Combine first three ingredients into glass with half of the crushed ice; stir vigorously with a bar spoon. Top with more crushed ice. Garnish with sugarcane, two lime wedges, and a spanked kaffir lime leaf; serve immediately.
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"Everyone who sins breaks the law; in fact, sin is lawlessness." (1 John 3:4 NIV)
Is there a sin gene? Will DNA researchers someday discover that sin consists of a molecular structure and is scientifically observable so that a new professional endeavor will be devoted to eradicating this blight from humanity utilizing sophisticated treatments? Will these treatments be considered a violation of human rights, because they destroy an individual's unique personality?
I remember an old saying that March comes in like a lion and leaves like a lamb. Well that is certainly true for this March so far. High winds and bitter cold (for Florida) dominated much of the first half of March, so I am expecting very mild temps to escort the second half of this month out like a lamb.
Out of town for a little while.
This past week I have been in Tallahassee, Florida taking in some educational courses for my new job. Tallahassee is a beautiful place - except it is just dog gone cold here.
Living on the west coast of Florida makes you take for granted the usually mild winters we have. It gets considerably colder towards the interior of the State, especially further north, and northwest like in Tallahassee.
"Multitudes, multitudes in the valley of decision! For the day of the LORD is near in the valley of decision." (Joel 2:14 NIV)
In the summer of 2001, our move to Cedar Key was much like what most preacher families go through around the country. All our belongings, which consists of way too many books, periodicals, old sermon outlines along with our household goods and personal belongings were loaded on a rental truck. Some last minute items were packed in the car that was on a trailer pulled behind the truck.
Trout season opened March 1 with cold water on the flats and mixed results.
Many flats fishermen thought that the 29-day closed season might leave the trout hungry and ready to jump on fishermen's offerings, but several cold nights and cool days recently have kept many of the trout deep in their winter pattern.
Sure, a few fishermen were able find trout on the flats, but very few returned to port with success stories.
It seems that for the most part, north of Horseshoe and south of Ozello had the best trout results this weekend.
Engine oil, also called, motor oil, is used to produce a lubricating film on the moving parts of an engine. But what is the best oil to use for your particular engine?
You might say Castrol, Valvoline, or maybe even Quaker State is the best oil for your `old Nelly. And true, it is wise to select a name brand oil. But what's really important here is whether the specifications of that oil are right for your car or not.
Last week I started on some alternatives to the expensive software that "everyone" seems to want. I have often wondered why people insist on shelling out big bucks (sometimes upwards of $500!) for software that is so far beyond their needs that they will never use it to its full capability.
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Between her over-the-top look, her May-December romance, and her ditzy on-screen persona, it comes as no surprise to hear that Courtney Stodden is no shrinking violet.
What may surprise some is that the self-described devout Christian, who remained a virgin until her marriage to actor Doug Hutchison, now admits that she has a sex tape.
18-year-old Courtney revealed to E! News that she has a "private" tape that is, as of yet, "not out in the media."
"Hackers, don't even go there cause you'll find nothing," she said of the possibility of the tape being leaked to the public.
While Courtney's relationship with her 52-year-old husband has been the subject of much speculation and criticism, for those worried that he's part of the tape, you can breathe easy.
"[It's] just me," she confirms.
Although she refused to give more detail about the video, saying, "[I] don't want to put any images in people's mind; I'm gonna leave it up to you guys to think what you want," she may leave less to the imagination if rumors of a Playboy deal are true.
"They haven't seen any nude photos of me yet—I haven't submitted any to them," she says of the House of Hef, although she confirmed that she had recently posed nude for an unnamed UK publication.
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SAN DIEGO, Calif. Iowa State committed six errors that resulted in four runs as it fell to 25th-ranked San Diego State, 8-2, in the final game of the San Diego Classic on Monday afternoon.
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This main-dish salad provides 1-1/2 cups of the recommended 2-1/2 cups of vegetables per day.
Substitute 1 cup chopped cooked chicken for the packaged chicken breast.
Substitute PLANTERS Sliced Almonds or PLANTERS COCKTAIL Peanuts for the cashews.
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I make this ALL the time as a side dish. (It's fantastic with burgers!) I typically just use 1 pkg of broccoli slaw, a handful of cashews, and about 1/4 cup dressing. It's great with all of the ingredients as well, but I like my life simple. This mini version keeps better the next day, as well.
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Deakin Internship Scheme
As part of Deakin's strategic plan LIVE the future, the Deakin Internship Scheme aims to nurture the personal development of our students.
Essential to the 'Experience' promise, an Internship at Deakin will provide students with an opportunity to gain practical workplace experience whilst applying knowledge and theory gained during their studies.
Since the introduction of the Deakin Internship Scheme in 2007, over 60 students have participated in the program with great success.
Internships have been offered in many areas of Deakin including Human Resources, Marketing, Finance, Information Technology, Business Administration, Construction Management and Governance among others.
Information for supervisors of interns
View detailed information for Deakin Internship Supervisors.
Register your interest
You will be contacted when applications open.
About the Internship
The Internship consists of an unpaid placement within an area of the University for a minimum of 100 hours to work on a specific project, task/s or operational activity.
The student must complete an Internship unit and associated assessments at the same time as the Internship.
Incorporated into the Internship, is the Intern 'Get Together Day' - a developmental day designed to provide tools, hints and tips to assist students with the transition from University to the workforce.
To enquire about internship opportunities at Deakin, please complete the register of interest.
Benefits for students
Graduate recruiters constantly rate students who have completed an internship higher than those who haven't. Completing an internship demonstrates that you have initiative, dedication and are committed to starting a career in your particular discipline. It also provides a great opportunity for you to gain practical workplace experience in your field of study and can help to determine your career path.
In a competitive market, experience is the key to having a competitive edge over other graduates. Undertaking the Deakin Internship Scheme provides you with an opportunity to get some valuable and relevant experience in your chosen career path.
Opportunity, experience and understanding is how the Deakin Internship Scheme can help you 'connect to your career'. Further, the Internship counts towards your degree, earning you a credit point - either as a core unit or as an elective.
What do our past Interns say?
"I was so excited that I would get the chance to complete an Internship because I get to apply the skills that I had learned during my studies." Mischelle Be, Governance Intern, 2013
"I would recommend the program to all students as the vital workplace skills learned and the priceless experience of taking part in an Internship are invaluable on a resume." Fiona Stiles, HR Intern, 2013
"Apart from practical work experience, the Internship was also a chance for me to work on my personal skills such as communication in a professional environment, teamwork and critical thinking. I would recommend the Deakin Internship Scheme to all fellow students as it will give you the momentum to go further in your chosen career." Quang Luu, Operational Finance Intern, 2013
"As a Deakin University HR Intern, I gained valuable work experience to supplement my studies. The program was designed to complete specific individual tasks and responsibilities as well as learn about the work in the HR Division as a whole. The Internship program at Deakin has greatly contributed to my learning and it was the best opportunity to interact with many professionals and gain an understanding about the HR function." Missy Miyamoto, HR Intern, 2013
"The Internship has taught me practical workplace skills, built on my professional relations and will now increase my chances of an ongoing full-time position. I feel much more prepared for what lies ahead of me when I enter the workforce." Cassandra Xavier, Division of Student Life Intern, 2013
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the Deakin Internship Scheme find me an internship?
No, the Deakin Internship Scheme is the actual program where a student is placed in an area of Deakin University.
Eligible students can apply for one or multiple Deakin internships that are advertised on JobShop. Areas of the University will select an intern based on a competitive process.
Do I have to be from the Faculty of Business and Law to apply?
No, the Deakin Internship Scheme is open to all eligible Deakin undergraduate, post-graduate and HDR students provided they meet any requirements of the relevant unit. Students must enrol in their relevant internship unit subject to their degree/field of study. This enrolment is a mandatory requirement for participating in the program.
Eligible units are not listed here because they change frequently. For information, contact email@example.com for students in the Faculty of Science, Engineering and Built Environment, Sarah White email@example.com for students in the Faculty of Arts and Education or firstname.lastname@example.com for students in all other Faculties. It is the student's responsibility to check their own eligibility prior to applying.
What happens after I register my interest through the online form?
Once you register your interest your details are recorded on a database. You will be notified of any internship opportunities currently being recruited for. If an opportunity arises in the future, you will be contacted by Human Resources and advised how to apply.
A registration of interest is not an application for a specific internship.
How many internships are offered each Trimester?
The number and location of internships will vary each Trimester. To be kept up to date on internship opportunities it is recommended that you complete the register of interest.
What does the application process involve?
Opportunities are advertised regularly on the JobShop website - for full details it is important to refer to the advertisement. Generally, applicants will be asked to complete an online application form and submit a resume and a copy of their academic transcript as well as address the selection criteria.
More information
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COLUMBIA, Md. (WUSA) -- Nine residents escaped while a firefighter was injured during an early morning house fire in Howard County.
After 4 a.m. Saturday, firefighters battled heavy flames through the roof of a house on the 9300 block of Indian Camp. The fire was under control within an hour.
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A primary school paid a political media company more than £351,000 over three years to manage its public relations and ensure it was mentioned in parliament debates.
Durand Academy in Stockwell, South London drafted in Political Lobbying and Media Relations (PLMR) in 2009, and the PR firm's managing director, Kevin Craig, has been a governor of the school since November 2010.
The trust owed another £12,455 to the company at the time the accounts were published, which are for the academic year ending 31 August 2011, according to The Guardian.
The paper reported the school paid PLMR, whose clients include the Ministry of Sound, T-Mobile and British Horseracing Authority, £152,000 last year for its services.
From April 2009 to March 2010, the school paid a teaching supply service £123,345 to "provide professional supply teachers to ensure highest standards are maintained at all times". For the same period PLMR was paid £107,333.
In June 2011, the state-funded primary came under fire for spending nearly £200,000 on employing the services of PLMR and Carter Ruck lawyers, better known for representing celebrities, to sue its local council Lambeth for libel.
At the time, Emma Boon of the Taxpayers' Alliance, said: "Schools should be focused on educating the next generation, not on reputation management."
But PLMR has made efforts to separate business and pleasure. On acceptance of the governor position, Craig wrote a public letter to the Durand Academy Trust, which read:
"My happiness and willingness to serve as a governor are totally unrelated to the fact that the company that I work for has since 2009 worked for Durand on fundraising, public relations and coalition building support in support of your plans for the school. Were PLMR's work to end tomorrow I would remain as enthusiastic and as passionate about the honour of being a governor as I am today."
Michael Gove visited Durand in September 2011, his second visit to the school in less than a year, saying it was a "huge pleasure" to visit the site one year after it converted its status from a foundation school to an academy.
He touted the institution as a role model for other academies: "The ingredients which make Durand a success have been applied elsewhere across South London.
"What has been achieved here is inspiring – and underlines how, thanks to great teaching, our young people can achieve anything."
The school, which Ofsted deemed "outstanding", has gained support not only from Gove but also the Rt Hon David Laws MP, the education spokesperson for the Liberal Democrats, as well as Vernon Coaker MP, a former school's minister.
Sources in the profession say it is unusual for schools to employ the services of a political lobby company, if not unheard of.
On its website, PLMR say its employees "worked closely" with the school to ensure its profile was raised politically, including developing a political relations campaign.
"Politicians from every political party visited the school from local ward councillors, to shadow ministers, the secretary of state for education and the deputy prime minister."
In April 2011, possibly as a result of the campaign, the coalition agreed to co-fund the boarding school project - a secondary school providing accommodation for Durand's junior school pupils when they reach 13-years-old.
The school recently secured £17.34m to fund the new building but questions have been raised over the figures, with claims the Durand Education Trust has incurred debts of £1.9m through purchasing the boarding school site.
PLMR, who won an advertising award for its work with Durand, said public funds had not been used to pay for the school's political lobbying.
"We can be comfortable that public funds are not being used to pay for services, such as lobbying, that would be unusual or in any way controversial," a spokesperson said.
The school's executive head Greg Martin told The Huffington Post UK the boarding project would not have been delivered without PLMR's support.
"Their team are working flat out to help us drive the project forward and broaden the educational horizons for inner city children.
"When we achieve that and show that the association between income and attainment does not have to persist, it will have been worth it. When we see a Durand student, who grew up on a tough estate, going to Oxbridge, it will have been worth it.
"And when that child graduates and passes their high aspirations and sense of pride to the next generation and the one after that, it will have been more than worth it."
Face Britain, a light show consisting of over 200,000 self portraits of children, is projected onto Buckingham Palace to form a montage image of Her Majesty the Queen on April 19, 2012 in London, England. The project was created by The Prince's Foundation for Children & the Arts, which enables disadvantaged young people to access and engage with professional arts. (Photo by Matthew Lloyd/Getty Images)
Face Britain, a light show consisting of over 200,000 self portraits of children, is projected onto Buckingham Palace to form a montage image of Her Majesty the Queen on April 19, 2012 in London, England. The project was created by The Prince's Foundation for Children & the Arts, which enables disadvantaged young people to access and engage with professional arts. (Photo by Matthew Lloyd/Getty Images)
The new Royal Barge the 'Gloriana' is rowed on The River Thames towards Richmond for the first time on April 19, 2012 in London, England. The new barge, funded by Lord Sterling, is the first to be built in 100 years. It was built by 60 craftsmen over four years. Parts of the craft were built using sweet chestnut wood taken from the Duchy of Cornwall estate. The Gloriana, which will be crewed by 18 oarsmen, will lead the flotilla of over 1000 river craft carrying HM Queen Elizabeth II on the Thames Diamond Jubilee River Pageant on June 3, 2012. (Photo by Peter Macdiarmid/Getty Images)
University of Southern California student Liz Folie (R) stands in her underwear during a protest calling on the USC president to support Worker's Rights Consortium, an anti-sweatshop monitoring organization, during a rally with her fellow students on April 19, 2012 in Los Angeles, California. The Student Coalition Against Labor Exploitation (SCALE) is protesting alleged use of sweatshop labor in the manufacturing of USC school apparel. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)
A small scar can be seen on the forehead of Bahraini Shiite Muslim, allegedly hit by buck shot during protests, at an Al-Wefaq opposition group press conference in the capital Manama, on April 19, 2012. Shiite-led street demonstrations have turned increasingly violent, as the ruling Sunni Khalifa dynasty continues its crackdown on dissent in a desperate effort to portray that all is well in the island kingdom ahead of the Grand Prix Formula One race which takes place on April 22. (Photo credit: AFP/Getty Images)
Workman Sam Davie, holds a ¾ carat, 58 facet cut diamond presented by artist Teresa Margolles, 'Diamond' at the Glasgow Sculpture Studios on April 19, 2012 in Glasgow, Scotland. Arriving in the UK in 2011 the artist witnessed London erupt into violence she travelled to Croydon to document the aftermath of the riots. The artist collected residues generated by the rioting including carbonized remains of burnt out buildings and objects that were products of vandalism, generating cartography of the area. She then separated pieces of wood and carbon from a burned building in London Road in Croydon and sent it to a English company which specializes in elaborating diamonds with the remains of ashes from incinerated bodies. Margolles, presents her new body of work for the 2012 Glasgow International Festival of Visual Art. (Photo by Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)
Soldiers of Tibet Armed Police Force take part in a drill with 250kg logs on April 19, 2012 in Lhasa, Tibet of China. (Photo credit: Zhang Quan/ChinaFotoPress)
Young kea 'Nelson' is pictured at the Bergzoo in Halle/Saale, Germany, 19 April 2012. The kea was born on 16 March 2012 weighing only 11g but has grown magnificantly and now weighs 250g. Its mother did not accept him so he will be raised by zoo keepers. (Photo credit: JENS WOLF)
A tank is mobilised during a drill at Taiwan's northern Taoyuan county Bade Huaisheng Airport on April 20, 2012. Taiwan tested its ability to defend one of it largest air bases against Chinese invasion, a scenario experts insisted remained relevant in an age of missile and cyber attacks. (Photo credit: Mandy Cheng/AFP/Getty Images)
An Indian Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) soldiers cut a barbed wire fence during the demolition of a security bunker at Palladium Chowk in Srinagar on April 20, 2012. Authorities have ordered the demolition of all security forces bunkers at Lal Chowk (Red Square), the hub of Kashmir's commercial activities, following improvement in the security situation in the himalayan region. AFP PHOTO/Tauseef MUSTAFA (Photo credit should read TAUSEEF MUSTAFA/AFP/Getty Images)
Home Secretary Theresa May leaves the Houses of Parliament after making a statement defending the Home Office's handling of the Abu Qatada affair and possible error on dates on April 19, 2012 in London, England. Extreme Muslim Clerir Abu Qatada's deportation to Jordan is on hold after his lawyers filed an appeal to the European Court of Human Rights. (Photo by Matthew Lloyd/Getty Images)
Fans wait outside the official One Direction merchandise store on April 20, 2012 in Wellington, New Zealand. The 1D fan store will sell official merchandise for four days only, closing on Monday, April 20. One Direction is on tour in New Zealand performing a show in Auckland and Wellington before returning to the UK. (Photo by Hagen Hopkins/Getty Images)


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How so?
Because Progressions is fundamentally a narrative about the commercial renewal that comes from embracing diversity, and there is no better standing symbol for that message than the Progressions series creator, Global Pharmaceutical Sector Leader Carolyn Buck-Luce. A strong communicator, sought-after speaker, meticulous planner with an eye on the 10-year refresh button, and rooted by family, Buck-Luce also does double duty as the biopharma community's night watch. And like others who work the late shift against drift and status quo thinking, she is often first to see the light. "Carolyn has been singular in prodding this industry to embrace an uncertain future as an opportunity," says HBA colleague and 2003 Woman of the Year Catherine Sohn. "An outsider with an insider's mastery of detail, her message to the men who run Big Pharma has been direct and consistent: The marketplace for medicine is changing, so adapt or perish."In both her personal life and career, Buck-Luce displays a high tolerance for the calculated risk. "If you are open to it, risk is not a hazard, but synonymous with growth. And women who don't take risks tend never to rise above the circumstances that convention and attitudes place them in," Buck-Luce explained to Pharm Exec.
A Son's Lesson
Colleagues say that one of Carolyn's core beliefs is never playing it safe, a view reinforced by her four children. Son Jake, 27, was asked by his mother during a break from Reed College about the impact her long work hours had had on him. "I posed it to him deliberately, as a researcher rather than a parent. He thought for a moment and replied, 'I have a little voice that speaks to me, particularly when I'm scared, that says go ahead, take a risk. Good things happen when you do.' And he said, 'Mom, that's your voice.' That comment not only washed away a lot of misplaced guilt; it also made me realize that a willingness to keep stretching the limits of your range is fundamental for women to succeed at work and at home, because learning and mentoring have no fixed venue."
There is also intolerance for the artificial divides and barriers that narrow women's range of experience. Just as she has fought in Progressions to expose the "silo-based thinking" that drags down Big Pharma's innovative potential, Buck-Luce refuses to separate life into those neat little categories called work, community, and family. "I have only one job in life—to make a difference. I see my life as a journey to be a good leader, whether it's inspiring a team at Ernst & Young, building strategic plans for the organizations I support; or being that little voice for my kids." Stepdaughter Nina Church relays how Buck-Luce showed her ways to balance professional success with a larger social objective. "She helped me transition from an analyst position at American Express to the Nike Foundation, where I now apply my business expertise to help adolescent girls overcome the cycle of poverty."


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Ocean shipping: POLA/POLB see strong June volumes
The Port of Los Angeles adjoins the separate Port of Long Beach, employs over 16000 people, and is the busiest container port in the United States. Photo courtesy of Port of Los Angeles
July 15, 2010
Even though year-over-year comparisons were relatively easy, June volumes at the Ports of Los Angeles (POLA) and the Port of Long Beach (POLB) turned in strong performances.
POLB imports, which are primarily comprised of consumer goods, hit 262,053 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEU) in June for a 27.0 percent annual gain. And exports, which are primarily comprised of raw materials, were up 1.8 percent to 116,112 TEU. Total POLB shipments-at 520,100 TEU-were up 25.8 percent compared to June 2009.
At the POLA imports-at 371,888 TEU-were up 32.26 percent year-over-year, and exports-at 154,558 TEU-were up 12.64 percent year-over-year. Total POLA shipments-at 526,446-were up 25.83 percent year-over-year.
In an interview with LM, POLA Director of Communications Phillip Sanfield said June was another solid month and added that for the first six months of 2009, the POLA is up 14.99 percent—at 3,663,699 TEU—year-over-year.
"But the first have of this year has been solid, with June being exceptionally strong. It was the strongest June we have ever seen in terms of volume, including the heyday of 2006."
While these numbers are encouraging, Sanfield said they must be viewed cautiously, as some of these volumes could be due to inventory replenishment. He added that POLA volumes have been up for four consecutive months heading into Peak Season, which has been dormant in recent years.
As for Peak Season, Sanfield is cautiously optimistic, noting there is likely to at least be some type of peak activity compared to last year, although how volumes grow over the next 90 days remains to be seen.
"We are seeing the month-to-month growth and hearing the same signals about retailers being cautious and employment numbers, housing, and credit….and that the second half of the year may not be as robust as the first half."
The strong June performance at both ports represents an improving global trade environment. This was reflected in numbers released this week by the United States Department of Commerce, which revealed U.S. exports in May hit $152.3 billion, which was $3.5 billion more than April.
POLA Assistant Director of Communications Art Wong said in a recent interview that while there have been improvements in exports and imports in recent months, these numbers need to be viewed with caution.
"The numbers clearly show the worst is behind us-with the [trough] being 2009-and comparing this year with the same period last year, it is easy to show a little bit of improvement and make it look dramatic," said Wong. "But it is not clear how much stronger the economy is…this year."
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Recent developments in sensor technologies combined with sophisticated machine learning techniques have opened a new set of rich possibilities for tracking and analysing the movement and posture of the body. In particular, technologies such as the Kinect sensor and other related devices have lowered the barrier to entry to these possibilities in terms of both cost and development complexity. Such developments have sparked particular interest within a variety of healthcare domains where the new interaction possibilities and new ways of analysing the body enabled by these technologies promise to transform key aspects of healthcare practice from diagnosis through to rehabilitation and surgery, the potential benefits of these technologies arise from both the ability to track the bodies of clinicians as well as the bodies of patients.
There are many exciting opportunities to be had in this area but there are also a number of important challenges as we move forward. Accompanying the rich array of technical challenges and possibilities in machine learning and computer vision are an important set of clinical and socio-technical concerns. In order for us to make progress in this field it is critical that we bring together these set of concerns whereby technological possibilities are situated in deep understanding of clinical practices. Not only will this enable the technical and clinical sides to mutually inform new directions, it will also ensure that there is an appropriate fit of technologies to the clinical context and the reconfiguration of practices in clinically beneficial ways.
The symposium brings together the diverse perspectives of machine learning and computer vision with views from different clinical practice and insights from social science understandings of interaction and work practice involving these technologies. With presentations from eminent speakers in the field combined with multi-disciplinary interactions and discussion, attendees will understand and shape this important emerging field.
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The Geosphere is the center of the global ecosystem. It is the ultimate source and repository for all resources, as well as the substrate for the biosphere. There has never been a time when the geological sciences were more central to fundamental problems of the world. Indeed, all of the world's major environmental problems – clean water shortages, global warming, land use, natural hazards, soil depletion, pollution, storm remediation, and the availability of key natural and energy resources – all of these problems find their scientific roots, and for many, their ultimate solutions, within the geological sciences.
At URI, our approach to the study of the Geosciences reflects this. We offer a comprehensive, rigorous program that blends time in the classroom and laboratory with hands-on experience in the field. Our home in URI's College of the Environment and Life Sciences (CELS) uniquely positions those who wish to pursue a variety of environmentally related issues, incorporating in their studies the entire spectrum of environmental expertise available within CELS. Our curricula thus prepare our students to grapple with the broad questions that are the hallmarks of the Geosciences, as well as provide an essential multidisciplinary foundation for solutions to 21st Century environmental challenges.


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What item(s) do you always carry on you?
I always have my phone and some lip balm.
Originally Posted by Firefighter4Cy
I got 99 problems but angie isn't one.
Phone, keys (house, car, dorm), wallet
I should note that I did not include my purse in here, since I don't always carry it. Nobody wants to read that list.
My work keys, my phone, chapstick, pocket knife, and usually some lint.
#TeamProhm #ProhmanEmpire #ProhmanColiseum
Keys, Chapstick and wallet
They say country music speaks to the heart. Unfortunately, it has to go through your ears to get there.
Thought this was going to be a thread about Alanis Morrisette.
A jagged little pill.
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A jagged little pill.
You can change your Avatar any time now Ispy. I miss Cookie Monster.
Originally Posted by tejasclone
Thought this was going to be a thread about Alanis Morrisette.
Are you sad but laughing?
Originally Posted by Bret44
You can change your Avatar any time now Ispy. I miss Cookie Monster.
That's not cookie monster?
Eyes closed, head first, can't lose.
Wallet either front left pocket or back right (depending on attire)
Cell phone is always in front right
Keys either share space with my wallet so I don't scratch my phone screen or if available, front left and wallet goes back right.
Phone in front-left, wallet in front-right, car remote in front-right, snus in side pocket (yes, I still wear carpenter jeans and as long as they keep making them, I'll keep wearing them).
keys, id, one credit card, phone. Usually lip balm, too. I'm convinced the one time I leave without my ID or form of money is the guarantor that I'll need it while I'm out.
But it is rare that I don't have a purse/wristlet on me. My new purse came in the mail yesterday, I'm rather excited to upgrade :)
Cell phone, keys, wallet, chapstick.
Nearly completely disarmed feeling without them. They are my security blanket
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Oven Door Dress, Potholder, and Fridgie Crochet Patterns
If your kitchen seems to missing something, you might need the Oven Door Dress, Potholder, and Fridgie Crochet Pattern set. This three-piece crochet set decorates your oven and refrigerator with just the right amount of cuteness. It is sure to brighten any kitchen and also serve a functional purpose. The oven door dress attaches to a coordinating kitchen towel so you can easily attach it to the handle of your oven door. Make a matching dress for a crochet potholder and a mini-dress for a crochet fridge magnet. All three pieces have the same styling to give unity in your kitchen decor. Crochet kitchen towels and potholders add a special touch to the work space, and are durable when you need to use them while cooking your favorite meals.
Oven Door Dress, Potholder, and Fridgie is an easy crochet pattern that you can stitch up quickly. The pattern includes instructions for all three pieces in the set; Oven Door Dress, Potholder and Fridgie. Choose a color that compliments your current kitchen colors and coordinates well with the kitchen towel you choose for the oven door dress. There is no reason to only make one set of these adorable kitchen items for your home. Make as many as you want, so you have them available for use in the kitchen. These crochet kitchen items will look perfect in your home, and also make delightful gifts for family and friends. Make one for the resident chef in your family or give as a housewarming gift.
Original Oven Door Dress, Potholder, and Fridgie Crochet Patterns Design by: Brenda Espriella
Skill Level: Easy
For this crochet pattern, you will need:
Materials:Yarn Needle; 1 Dish Towel; Awl (available at any hardware store); Cork Board;
Fabric Marking Pen; Tape Measure; Magnet; Worsted weight yarn;
MC - 3 oz, 195 yds (84 grams, 176 meters);
CC - 20 yds (18 meters).
Crochet Hook: Size E-4 (3.50 mm), G-6 (4.00 mm) and H-8 (5.00 mm) or sizes needed to obtain gauge.
Other popular crochet patterns include:
Vintage Florals Potholders Crochet Pattern
Floral Bouquet of Dishcloths Set 1 Crochet Pattern
Floral Bouquet of Dishcloths Set 2 Crochet Pattern
Flower Shop Crochet Patterns
Pansy Kitchen Set Crochet Pattern
Oven Door Dress, Potholder, and Fridgie Crochet Patterns for the well dressed kitchen!!
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Hi all,
I've got Zimbra (OS) up and running in a multi-server environment (two boxen doing the same tasks, one being master ldap, talking over a wan link) and, after some hair-pulling and late nights, it all seems to be running rather nicely. Now I only have a couple of test users on here for, well, testing, and I've a couple of questions about features that would be very nice (I'm fully prepared for answers saying I've misconfigured and it already does that - this is a learning process!):
1) email retention and archiving is a biggie with us for document control reasons. Does anybody have any suggestions on how to have all mail sent from or received by a user in a prticular COS go into a seperate mailbox (or, even better, a shared IMAP folder not associated with a particular user)? I think I read that shared folders are not implemented yet, so the former would certainly be a start!
2) statistics. Overall server statistics are very nice to see, but I'd really like to be able to see per-user stats - ie. volume of mail sent and received (numbers and bytes), senders and recipients, mainly to see who is taking the p155 with regard to lobbing movies etc. between their mates. Is this already recorded in mysql?
We already have awstats doing this on our current sendmail box, so this is a feature the management would rather not lose :P
3) IMAP proxying. A user can log onto either of the Zimbra boxes and be redirected to the correct server the user lives on. This is ideal, as I want a DNS alias record for 'mail.domain.com' to return the closest server by network, mainly for our roving users. However, if we try this with an IMAP client (Thunderbird 1.5 in the test case), I get a login failed. I notice that Perdition is part of Zimbra so have I just made an arse of setting this incarnation up or am I trying to be a bit too clever for my own good? lol
4) usernames and email addresses. Our users currently have a surnameinitial setup (like smithj for John Smith) and an email that would read firstname.lastname@example.com. Now I don't want to change that set up (our users are still coming to terms with what a username is), but I'd also rather not have an alias for every username. Also, I'd rather the GAL and contact fields in emails didn't reflect the smithj@domain rather than jsmith@domain.
In otherwords, is it possible to have different usernames to email names without hundreds of aliases?
Anyway, thanks for a superb product, and well done if you've read this far down .
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Long time viewer, first time poster! Thought I would register to say how pleased I am with the recent HD additions! All I need now is H2 and Investigation Discovery and I will no longer need to watch any crappy SD ever again!
my entire wish list includes H2, & HLN.
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text: Photo Gallery Pictures: The Nuclear Cleanup Struggle at Fukushima Radioactive decay, contaminated water, soil, and hot spots pose challenges for Japan eight months after the world's second-worst nuclear accident, at Fukushima. PUBLISHED Fri Nov 11 15:05:00 EST 2011 0 1 / 8 Surveying a Reactor's Ruin They grapple with radioactive decay inside the reactor, massive volumes of contaminated water and soil, and hot spots found far from the restricted zone surrounding Fukushima Daiichi.These are just a few of the major challenges Japanese officials face eight months after the world's second-worst nuclear accident.A team of radiation experts dispatched by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), shown here donning protective suits as they examined reactor unit 3 on October 11, warned Japan to "avoid over-conservatism" in its cleanup choices. Meanwhile, the government and TEPCO (the Tokyo Electric Power Company) face constant pressure from communities and citizen groups who worry remediation efforts are not aggressive enough.(Related: "Japan's Nuclear Refugees")The focus of the workers has changed substantially since the first weeks after the March 11 tsunami inundated the coastal power plant, crippling its crucial back-up cooling system, and in turn causing explosions and radioactive emissions. The initial releases of radioactive material amounted to about 10 percent of the fallout from Chernobyl; still, emissions were high enough that Fukushima joined that 1986 disaster in Ukraine as the only incident to be classified a "major accident" on the internationally accepted event scale.(Related: "Pictures: 'Liquidators' Endured Chernobyl 25 Years Ago")More than 80,000 households within a 12.4-mile (20-kilometer) radius were evacuated, and a frenzied effort to alleviate pressure and heat buildup in the facility consumed workers for weeks.(Related: "Photos: Rare Look Inside Fukushima Daiichi")Now, outsiders agree that conditions inside the plant are relatively stable, but unknowns remain.On November 2, for example, TEPCO workers detected radioactive elements that indicated bursts of nuclear fission in the Unit 2 reactor. The team injected boron water into the reactor to slow what workers feared was a runaway reaction. But Japanese authorities later concluded that spontaneous fission as part of radioactive decay had occurred, not the chain reaction of nuclear fission. "It just shows there is still very limited knowledge of the state of the material within the reactors," says Edwin Lyman, senior scientist specializing in global security for the nonprofit Union of Concerned Scientists.-Jeff Smith(Related: "Photos: Japan's Reactors Before And After")(Related: "Animals Inherit a Mixed Legacy at Chernobyl")This story is part of a special series that explores energy issues. For more, visit The Great Energy Challenge. Photograph courtesy Giovanni Verlini, IAEA Battered by the Sea A damaged seawater intake pump sits outside the Fukushima plant, testimony to the frantic efforts to control the fuel decay heat last March after power was lost to the cooling system. (Related: "Would a New Nuclear Plant Fare Better Than Fukushima?")Water remains at the heart of the workers' efforts, but not in the same way as it was at the start of the crisis. "The real focus of activities has moved beyond the stabilization of the plant," says Neil Wilmshurst, vice president-nuclear for the electric industry's nonprofit research arm, the Electric Power Research Institute based in Palo Alto, California. "The challenge now facing TEPCO is the water cleanup."Tens of thousands of tons of contaminated water collected in reactor and turbine buildings as a result of the tsunami, the injection of water to cool the reactor fuel, and rainfall through structures damaged by hydrogen explosions.(Related: "Japan Reactor Crisis: Satellite Pictures Reveal Damage")TEPCO dumped more than 10,000 tons of contaminated water into the sea before it was able to set up a large radioactive waste treatment facility in June. The system has had its ups and downs, and some worry about TEPCO's ability to treat water fast enough to avert additional overflow into the sea.TEPCO also must work to desalinate the radioactive water--a complex and typically energy-intensive process--to reduce the potential for corrosion by the salt.The safety of the treated water also is a public concern. One Japanese official recently went to the length of drinking water on live TV that had been treated after being taken from flooded basements of reactor buildings."They've started to partially decontaminate the water, but there is still a massive volume of water that needs to be decontaminated and stored for a long time," Lyman said.(Related:"Thin Steel Line: Japan's Nuclear Crisis-Now a 'Major Accident'-Could Have Been Worse." and "Is Armenia's Nuclear Plant the World's Most Dangerous?") Photograph courtesy Giovanni Verlini, IAEA Helping Hands from Hiroshima Volunteers from Hiroshima, the first city to be destroyed by a nuclear weapon, have traveled to Fukushima to aid their countrymen whose lives were upended by a peacetime atomic accident. Here, they work on October 24 to remove radioactive substances from a fishing boat in Minamisoma, Fukushima prefecture.The group, formed in August, includes former nuclear power plant workers and survivors of the U.S. atomic bombing in 1945. Their goal in the project pictured here is to decontaminate the fishing boat, which was swept to land by the tsunami, so it can be taken back out to sea.Wilmshurst said no one can say how long the Fukushima plant cleanup will take, but it certainly won't be done in the next year. "This is going to be a number of years before this cleanup is complete."(Related: "Energy-Short Japan Eyes Renewable Future, Savings Now")He noted a video that circulated a few weeks ago showing the challenge of TEPCO workers navigating the debris in order to inspect the condensers in the reactors. IAEA noted in a report this week that TEPCO has had success in removing obstacles to the robots that are surveying the damage in the Unit 3 Reactor building, which allows for greater access and more detailed surveys of dose rates, environmental conditions and temperatures.Despite the various difficulties, Wilmshurst says progress is being made on building enclosures around the damaged reactors. That will help contain radiation."As the cleanup continues and the access improves, more things will be discovered and there will be more understanding," Wilmshurst said. "It's a developing situation every day."(Related:"How is Japan's Nuclear Crisis Different?") Photograph from Kyodo/Reuters Watchful, Even at Play A man measures the radiation level before the start of the Fukushima prefectural high school baseball tournament in July in Koriyama, about 37 miles (60 kilometers) from the power plant.Some sites just outside the restricted zone now show radioactive readings in line with the global average for natural or background radiation.Others readings are still elevated. For example, at one station about 20 miles (32 kilometers) northwest of the plant, 300 microsieverts (0.3 millisieverts) of radiation were recorded over a 24-hour period between October 31 and November 1, according to data posted by the Japan Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT). While that's significantly less than the readings there in March, it is a higher dose than getting a chest X-ray every day and would be on pace to exceed the annual dose for which there is evidence of radiation-related cancer in adults.(Related: "Is Japan Reactor Crew Exposed to Fatal Radiation?")Residents in areas with elevated levels of radiation have been advised to prepare for possible evacuation.The fact that hot spots were detected last month as far away as Tokyo, 150 miles (240 km) to the south, "illustrates the very uncertain nature of the dispersal and deposition process of the isotopes," said Lyman of the Union of Concerned Scientists.At least initially, the government didn't do enough monitoring to satisfy public concerns, and many of the hot spots have been discovered through surveys funded by citizen groups, Lyman noted."Because the dispersal is so highly variable, it takes a very intensive effort to survey every area," Lyman said. "I'm sure there are hot spots that haven't been discovered yet and there may be people at risk who don't realize it."A recent Fukushima University survey of displaced households near the nuclear plant found that two-thirds don't trust government declarations that radiation levels are safe, and one-quarter don't want to return to their homes.But the IAEA team report made a point to praise Japan's "impressive" system for tracking radiation levels. "The extensive, real-time monitoring system that is currently being set up and the transparent online availability of the resulting data are important measures to reassure the public and the international community," the IAEA report said. (Related: "Ten Oldest U.S. Nuclear Plants-Post-Japan Risks") Photograph from Kyodo/AP A Deep Dig into Soil, and Coffers An excavator removes contaminated soil at a park in Koriyama, Fukushima prefecture, on October 17.Japan's environment ministry will budget 1.1 trillion yen ($14 billion) for decontamination projects by the end of next fiscal year, an agency officials recently said. Kyoto University researchers have estimated that decontaminating the soil alone in about a 200-square-mile (51,800-square-hectare) area will cost more than $13 billion.The isotope Cesium 137 is the greatest worry because it takes 30 years for its radioactivity to halve. The Tokyo Institute of Technology has developed a method it hopes can be used for converting highly radioactive cesium in sewage sludge into a stable cesium oxide that could be stored in an intermediate-level facility.(Related: "Pictures--Top Ten Nuclear Nations' Quake Hazard") Photograph by Tomohiro Ohsumi, Bloomberg/Getty Images Surmounting the Waste Problem Used radiation protection suits pile up last month at a radioactive waste dump at J-village, a soccer training center in Fukushima that has been converted into a command center in the cleanup effort. Japanese officials announced that the national government will take responsibility of the disposal of waste with high levels of cesium in ash and sludge in Fukushima and several nearby prefectures. Such high-radioactive ash already had been found in 42 waste disposal facilities in Tokyo, Fukushima and five other prefectures as of late August. An incinerator in Chiba prefecture 175 miles (282 kilometers) south of Fukushima was shut down because of high levels of radioactive cesium in incinerated ash.Government officials said they would establish an interim storage facility in Fukushima prefecture within three years that has an estimated storage capacity of 19 million to 37 million cubic feet (15 to 28 million cubic meters). The government said contaminated soil, ash, and other radioactive materials would be stored at the temporary site for up to 30 years before they are moved to a final disposal site outside Fukushima prefecture. "You can measure the environmental contamination; that is a known problem," said Lyman of the Union of Concerned Scientists. "The challenge is going to be how to set the appropriate levels to determine what areas to clean up and which areas to abandon. That could affect the long-term habitability of many of the areas."At this point, he said, it appears that the public is leery of setting a high level for acceptable radiation.But the IAEA team of experts, in their summary report after visiting Fukushima last month, encouraged Japanese authorities to "avoid over-conservatism" in establishing such standards. The team praised Japan for allocating resources necessary to develop an efficient remediation and monitoring program, but encouraged officials to involve more radiation protection experts in efforts to reduce exposure. Photograph from TEPCO via Reuters Hoping for Safe Harvest Volunteers work to decontaminate the soil of a home garden near Fukushima on October 29.The prefecture of Fukushima was Japan's fourth-largest agricultural area, a top producer of many fruits, vegetables, tobacco, and raw silk. But some samples of fish, mushrooms and meat from Fukushima prefecture continue to exceed regulatory standards for radioactive contaminants, according to Japan Ministry of Health data released earlier this month.Restrictions were lifted as of November 7 on the distribution and consumption of leafy vegetables and turnips produced in specific areas of Fukushima prefecture. But tea leaves and beef from some nearby prefectures also remain on the restricted list.Japanese officials told the recent IAEA team that the goal for farmland is to reduce the radioactive air dose level by 50 percent within the next two years.Experiments have been conducted to determine the best way to remediate farmland. At one site, a layer of top soil with elevated levels of cesium was removed, and rice was planted. Deep plowing also has been tested.The IAEA team said there is room for "removing some of the conservatism" during the next cropping season, based on research showing less transfer of radioactive cesium from soil to crops than Japanese officials are assuming. The IAEA singled out the limits that Japan had placed on cultivation of rice as an example of a standard that could be eased, once testing is complete.The IAEA team said it's also crucial to focus on upland drainage areas, because radioactive trace elements can seep from hillsides to rice paddies and rivers through soil erosion or heavy rainfall. Photograph by Yasuhiro Takami, Yomiuri Shimbun/AP Room for Greater Knowledge Teachers and parents work to help decontaminate Omika Elementary School, just outside the evacuation zone in Minamisoma, Fukushima prefecture, last month.Omika and four other schools in the area were allowed to reopen in mid-October after decontamination was completed and an evacuation standby zone designation lifted.Minamisoma is roughly 15 miles (24 km) north of the nuclear plant; Omika Elementary is about 13 miles (21 km) from the plant. Japanese officials ordered residents within 12.4 miles (20 km) of the plant to leave soon after the March accident, and later recommended evacuation of residents living between 12 and 18 miles (20 km to 30 km) of the plant. But by then, residents of Minamisoma already had left the area. Residents continue to be wary, and school officials, concerned about possible radiation exposure, asked parents to drive rather than walk their children to the school.The IAEA team was told during its recent mission that 400 school playgrounds also had been remediated as of September 30. Some school sites were worked on mostly by volunteers with technical support provided by the Japan Atomic Energy Agency. The IAEA team praised Japan for giving priority in its remediation efforts to areas where children typically spend most of their time.The effects of low-level radiation exposure may take decades to manifest, and it remains "very unclear the number of children exposed to significant levels the first few days" after the accident, said Lyman of the Union of Concerned Scientists."There is a possibility," he said, "that there were populations that were exposed and, as in Chernobyl, the effects won't appear for at least a decade."But Lyman said that Japan has moved beyond viewing any criticism about the level of safety of nuclear plants as a political attack. He sees a new level of self-examination by TEPCO and Japanese authorities as a positive that has emerged from the disaster.(Related: 20 "unforgettable" pictures of the Japan tsunami and its aftermath.) Photograph by Masanori Genko, Yomiuri Shimbun/AP Related Stories Portugal Ditched Fossil Fuels for 4 Days. Can We Go Longer? 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Is it likely/possible that there'll ever be a native Windows version of the server, for those of us that dont want to move to Linux just yet?
As far as I can see, all of the major open source softwares that the server is based upon exist in Windows versions too, so it doesn't seem too impossible!


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PHENIX CITY, Ala. (AP) -- Authorities say four Phenix City parks and recreation employees have been fired and one has been charged with theft of property after an internal investigation.
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City officials declined to identify the fired employees. Police would not specify what they believe was taken because they are still investigating.
Phenix City Police Chief Ray Smith said the investigation is continuing. City officials said in a statement that the investigation began Nov. 26 after City Manager Wallace Hunter received a complaint.
Phenix City is about 85 miles east of Montgomery, just across the Chattahoochee River from Columbus, Ga.
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London 2012 - Japan's Riki Nakaya (white) competes with Kyle Maxwell of Barbados in their men's 73kg judo contest at the ExCel arena, won by Nakaya.
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Effective Cross-Selling and Upselling: The Holy Grail of the Banking Business?
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Maneeza Malik, Industry Practice Leader for Insurance, is another guest blogger this week. Enjoy her post here.IMPACT 2011 was a great forum for companies across industries and geographies to share their experiences and lessons learned. One presentation, in particular, stood out for me -- Versicherungskammer Bayern (VKB Insurance), a leading German Insurance Company. It ... [ + Read more ]
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Mark Robbins, IBM BPM Consultant, is our guest blogger this week. Enjoy his post here. Exceptions aside, insurers can lag behind other industries in technology adoption, especially in my homeland of Europe. Perhaps it's a by-product of too many disenfranchised LOB execs experiencing failed projects that promised to "change the business" and then didn't. See the ... [ + Read more ]
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Columbia, SC (WLTX) - A federal judge has denied bond for the man Richland County deputies say kidnapped a Columbia teen.
Wednesday afternoon, Freddie Grant, the man Richland County deputies say kidnapped 15 year old Gabbie Swainson, appeared in court for a detention hearing on a federal ammunition charge. At the end of the proceeding, Judge Shiva Hodges refused to grant him bond.
Swainson has not been seen since August 18th. Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott has said repeatedly he believes Grant took Swainson from her home and took her to his home in Elgin. Officers have not speculated on what they believe may have happened next.
Gabbie's mother, Elvia Swainson, was in the court for the hearing.
During the hearing law enforcement also released new information about Gabbiee Swainson's DNA being found in wine bottles in Grant's home. The agent also said duct tape that was found in Grant's home was in the shape of a mask, meaning it had an impression of a mouth and a nose.
FBI Special Agent Robert Wisenhofer was called to the stand to talk about Grant's past criminal background.
He says while in the Army, Grant was stationed in Korea in the 1980s. During his time there, Wisenhofer said Grant assaulted a soldier with a razor, cutting the victim from his forehead down to his ear. The agent went on to say that Grant resisted arrested and assaulted an officer but was eventually captured. He was charged with kidnapping and escaping arrest, and served time in jail, and was released in 1984.
When asked by Grant's attorney had Gabbie Swainson ever been in Grant's house before, the agent said according to Elvia Swainson, Gabbiee went to Grant's home twice but never entered the house.
In denying bond, Judge Hodges cited Grant's criminal background and a potential as a flight risk as reasons for her decision.


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Nope, I will be using the neat adjustable centerpole that comes with it.
Nope, I will be using the neat adjustable centerpole that comes with it.
How many adults around 6' would fit in the SL5 comfortably?
My guess would be there is floorspace for 4, 5 would be really tight.
OK, OK, OK... I think you guys have talked me into it. I do know I want to add a stove boot. The NW, where I live, is so dang wet that I think it would be invaluable to have the ability to dry your clothes out at night (not to mention fight the condensation). Ti Goat sells one for $30, and their stove is pretty neat looking and made of Ti, which is lighter and supposedly transfers heat better.
Now to decide between the SL3 and SL5. I really need both a UL solo shelter and a two man for my son and I (who, by the way, at 14 is now offically taller than his dad... man where does the time go??) Can't aford them both, so I have to decide....
I may need to move in with one of you guys... I just ordered both SL3 and SL5. I asked on the phone, interestingly their specs say that the fly alone is only 3 oz difference between the 3 and 5. So you don't save that much space, but you have a more managible footprint with the 3 for Solo hunts. I will see if the weights are true, I may just keep the 5 and use it for both.
One other thing, the shipping total online was A LOT less then if I was to order it over the phone. The kid I was talking to said it was $50 for shipping through him, I checked online while we were talking and it was $23. Good thing to know if anyone is ordering.
HUGE thanks for pointing out this sale. I just got drawn for my first mule deet tag and was trying to figure out what to do as far as a pack went. I was considering renting a pack through REI because the price of most hiking packs I saw was just a bit too high for my taste. Then, I saw this thread. When the REI sales guy sees the pricing and tells you to jump right on it, you should probably listen. I ended up getting a Quest 80L for $137 + shipping. Not bad at all.
I want one of those 5's so bad!
I think I'm going with a 3 and a tarp. ( which is now back in stock)
Just a heads up, if you review an item while signed in on website, you will recieve an extra 20% off your order. I have an sl3 and tarp heading to me as we speak for 207$
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I never played, but it looks like you've put a lot of thought and effort into this. Thanks for posting!
I don't know how many CG members are familiar with the out of print Dungeon! board game (made by TSR), but for those who enjoyed playing it, this is an alternate dungeon for your heroes to delve into. I have attached labeled and unlabeled versions that are suitable for use with Vassal, Map Tools, or other VT/white board programs (I recommend using Devin Night's wondrous figurines with the aforementioned programs).
The Dungeon! board game was available in several versions, some with a different map and alternate rule sets. These are my home rules regarding Chambers (the areas indicated on the map by an icon or text):
Level - color- Name: properties (quantity)
1 - red - Main Gallery: spell/ammo recovery, heal, bank (1)
2 - purple - Gallery: none (3)
3 - yellow - Healing Pool: heals (3)
4 - Green - Teleporter: can be used teleport to another L4 chamber (5)
5 - Orange - Library: regain 1 Spell or Song (7)
6 - Blue - Armory: gain one of the following: healing (potion), spell, song, or bullet (4)
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red door = secret door
Room count:
(I have not, yet, play-tested this board so it may not be balanced for all character types. Feed back is appreciated.)
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I never played, but it looks like you've put a lot of thought and effort into this. Thanks for posting!


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SILVER SPRING, Md. (WUSA9)-- Nearly $90 million above original projections, and two-and-a-half years behind an already delayed schedule, the troubled Silver Spring Transit Center may have even more problems than wary commuters have been led to believe.
Montgomery County legislators are scheduled to hear in secret Tuesday, on a $1.7 million dollar consultant's report, examining construction flaws in the three story building, that is currently sitting unused adjacent to the Silver Spring Metro station at Colesville Road and Wayne Avenue.
When the secret meeting is over, legislators are scheduled to decide whether to sink another $7.5 million dollars into the project in order for it to open in September, long past the original projected opening date of 2011. Absent that addition, the unused building has now consumed $112 million of taxpayer funds.
A year ago, the county pointed to problems with the concrete in the center, saying the contractor had made the depth too thick in some places, and too thin in others, possibly undermining the structural integrity of the building.
"The building is safe," said Bryant Foulger, a principal in the construction firm Foulger-Pratt, which is building the center.
"It has the capacity to carry the loads that will be imposed," he said.
The consultant's report is supposed to specify problems with the construction and remedies that will allow the building to safely open.
Foulger told WUSA-9 that the county has refused to respond to suggested fixes his company has made, refusing to let his engineers even meet with county engineers to discuss the problem.
Litigation seems inevitable.
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Georgia Ports Authority's (GPA) Executive Director Curtis J. Foltz announced at its board meeting that the GPA continued to experience positive growth during the month of February and has recorded three consecutive months of increased trade through its ports. "Three consecutive months of double-digit growth is a positive sign that overall market conditions have improved considerably since last year," said Foltz. Overall tonnage reports for February 2010 showed gains of 29.7 percent, which brings the GPA's year-to-date volume for the first eight months to a 2.7-percent increase compared with the same time period last year. Container volume showed strong growth, posting a 20.6 percent increase in TEUs compared with the same period last year.
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Not overly impressed with this one. The sauce was way too thin so the flavor is probably in the bottom of the pan. The pork has no real flavor at all which is usual for that kind of meat, so more spices/honey may need to be used. I probably will move on to other stir-fry recipes.
Very tasty and very easy to make.
This was OK but not wonderful. The sauce was too thin and really didn't add a lot of good flavor to the dish. IF I were to make this again I would add some cornstarch to thicken the sauce and more honey to give it more flavor. Life is too short for mediocre food.