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Finance 401: Travel
To provide guidelines for employees, students, and others for travel on official university business.
University of Alaska Travel Regulations
Travel Authorization Form (TA): An official university form that documents travel activity for federal income tax and internal reporting requirements, encumbrance of funds, and approval of travel and related advances. Travel Expense Report (TER): The report that documents the travel expenses of a completed trip.
Each traveler, except for those individuals specifically authorized by the university president or the chancellor, must have the approval of his or her supervisor document on a Travel Authorization Form prior to travel departure. In accordance with the regulations, out-of-state and international travel may require a higher level of approval authority.
Encumbrances and Travel Advances Departments must promptly encumber the estimated travel expenses reflected in the approved TA Form. Adjustments or corrections to encumbrances must be made by the Travel Accountant.
Travel advances may be issued to the traveler if the anticipated reimbursable expenses exceed $100. Advances must be requested on a TA Form and forwarded to the Travel Accountant for processing.
The TER and attached receipt documentation must be filed with Travel Accounting within 15 days of completion of the travel.
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@BCUWBB Game Day: North Carolina A&T at #MEACTournament
Courtesy: BCUathletics.com
Release: 03/12/2014
NORFOLK, Va. - The Lady
Wildcats look to extend the
season even further, facing North
Carolina A&T in the Mid-Eastern
Athletic Conference (MEAC)
Championships Quarterfinal on
Wednesday (March 12) at 2:30
p.m. in Scope Arena.
Bethune-Cookman (12-17, 9-8 MEAC) vs. North Carolina A&T (23-5, 13-3 MEAC)
March 12, 2014 - 2:30 p.m.
Scope Arena (10,253) - Norfolk, Va.
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About the Lady Wildcats
The Lady Wildcats earned victory on Tuesday in the MEAC Basketball Championships for the first time since 2009-10 with a 64-55 sweep-completing victory over South Carolina State. That's now win six of the last eight contests for the Lady Wildcats, and B-CU is looking to break a sweep in the Quarterfinal after falling to the Lady Aggies twice in the regular season.
Chastity René Taylor and Kailyn Williams were both huge for the Lady Wildcats in game one, each logging 19 points. Williams added 10 rebounds and four blocks in her fifth double double of the year. Taylor added six boards and seven assists. Taylor tops the squad with 16.2 PPG, while Williams, a third team All-MEAC and All-Rookie Team member, leads the team with 6.8 RPG, along with 6.9 PPG. Williams ranks first in the MEAC and 10th in the NCAA in blocked shots at 95 on the year, sitting just five rejections shy of tying the season record held by Scherrie Jackson (1994).
The Wildcats will also need big games from underclassmen Taylor Houston and Kendra Cooper, who scored 11 and five, respectively against SCSU. Houston averages 6.5 PPG with 5.4 RPG, while Cooper puts in 4.4 PPG.
About the Lady Aggies
Second-seeded North Carolina A&T topped Bethune-Cookman both home and away this year, but it's tournament time and defeating a team three times is always a challenge. N.C. A&T is always on offensive handful on both ends of the court, firing off 10 consecutive wins before falling to defending champion Hampton in the season finale.
Pacing the Lady Aggies are All-MEAC second teamers Tracy King and April McRae. King leads the squad with 13.5 PPG and a team-high 6.1 RPG, with 82 steals on the year. McCrae holds down the post, scoring 8.8 PPG and grabs 5.2 RPG. The Lady Aggies spread the scoring around, with Christina Carter scoring 9.5 PPG, Ariel Bursey with 8.9 PPG and Debbie Smith with 8.8 PPG.
The Lady Aggies rank 29th in the NCAA in scoring margin, thanks to a fifth ranked defense (54.8 PPG).
Live Coverage
The MEAC office will provide live stats and live video from the Scope Arena. The game will also be broadcast live on WELE 1380 AM in Daytona Beach and online at Goliath Radio with Mike Johnson on the call. In addition, fans can keep up with game action through steady updates from Bethune-Cookman's social media outlets.
Staying Social
For all the latest information on the Bethune-Cookman Lady Wildcats, follow the official Twitter feeds, @BCUWBB or @BCUathletics, or "Like Us" on Facebook at BCUathletics.
The official hashtags for this game will be: #BeatNCAT and #HailWildcats.
To join the conversation about the 2013-14 season, please tag your social media posts with the official hashtag of B-CU women's basketball, #PlayersStartTeamsFinish. And, of course, don't forget about #HailWildcats.


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But as far as the highly anticipated sideshow of violence goes, we were given an early first period fight between John Scott and Shawn Thornton and then no other fisticuffs.
That could have changed at the end of the game, when the Bruins had Lane MacDermid – all 4:12 of total ice time and 40 AHL fights in the last three seasons – on the ice with 14 seconds left in the game, following a Jason Pominville goal that made it 7-4.
The Sabres had Pominville, Jochen Hecht and Vanek out for the draw. Coach Lindy Ruff didn't like MacDermid out with his skill guys. So he did something that, quite possibly, has never been done before: He called a timeout with 14 seconds left, with his team up by three goals.
This did not sit well with Brad Marchand of the Bruins after the game. Via NESN:
"Yeah, [Ruff] wants to be a big shot, and that's not the best play to do," Brad Marchand said. "That's pretty disrespectful. If he wants to be like that, that's fine. We just have to move on."
Ruff sent John Scott back on the ice along with Marcus Foligno after the timeout. The game ended without incident.
"Well, when MacDermid was with one of our skill players, I didn't want anything to happen. That's really all it was about," said Ruff.
Bruins Coach Claude Julien told NESN that Ruff "might have thought something was gonna happen, which wasn't."
Oh, yes, clearly nothing would have happened. He just wanted to give MacDermid a good 14-second look at the end of the game.
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Rodgers + Hammerstein's CINDERELLA is the Tony Award®- winning Broadway musical from the creators of The Sound of Music and South Pacific that's delighting audiences with its contemporary take on the classic tale. This lush production features an incredible orchestra, jaw-dropping transformations and all the moments you love – the pumpkin, the glass slipper, the masked ball and more – plus some surprising new twists. Be transported back to childhood and rediscover some of Rodgers + Hammerstein's most beloved songs, including "In My Own Little Corner," "Impossible/It's Possible" and "Ten Minutes Ago," in this hilarious and romantic Broadway experience for anyone who's ever had a wish, a dream … or a really great pair of shoes.
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Joseph William Remington
Position: C-LB
Height: 6-1 Weight: 185 lbs.
Born: November 2, 1920
Died: April 8, 2005
High School: South Bend
College: Washington St. (school history)
Drafted by the Detroit Lions in the 24th round (221st overall) of the 1943 NFL Draft.
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Actor Ashish Chowdhury Loses Sister In Mumbai Attack
MUMBAI: Bollywood actor Ashish Chowdhury's sister and brother-in-law were among the many hostages killed at the Oberoi Trident Hotel in Mumbai.
The actor, who had been maintaining a tense vigil outside the hotel ever since he came to know about the terrorist attacks, broke down after hearing the news.
Photo: Actor Ashish Chowdhury picture
'My sister Monica and her husband have been inside the hotel along with maybe 40 other hostages. They came here for dinner last night, but now they are not answering any calls,' he had told a news channel on Thursday.
The couple, who were held hostage at the hotel in Mumbai since Wednesday night, were reportedly shot in the leg first and then straight in the head.
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We like to publicize places that do a good job of maximizing their potential. And Los Vaqueros Reservoir, located in northern California, is one of them. Water levels are rising - a promising sign that this watershed is reaping the positive effect of last week's rains.
And fishing reports are stellar. Here's what their latest newsletter (April 8, 2014) reports: We continue to experience some very good to excellent winter fishing. Trout and Striped Bass are both active. The water level is around 124,000 acre feet. The water level is moving up slowly ans is expected to continue to rise through the month of April."
Which means that the Dam will be an attractive destination for families taking advantage of the upcoming Family Fishing Day. On April 19th and starting at 8 a.m. the Reservoir will feature a free fishing derby for kids under 16. At 8:30 a.m., there will be a fishing class for novices, and free loaner rods, reels and bait for those who don't bring their own.
For more information: Call the Marina, (925) 371-2628
The Marina and the south entrance to the watershed is accessible from Vasco Road at the Alameda-Contra Costa County line near Livermore.
.A California State Fishing License and a CCWD Daily Fishing Access Pass Permit ($4.50) are required for fishing. (Currently the lake is stocked with game fish including rainbow trout, salmon and largemouth black bass) Parking costs $6.
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Release Date: 2002-10-25 (LA)
Genre: Documentary,
Rating: NR
Duration: 1hr 30min
This film is a giant screen journey into the hearts, minds and world of wild chimpanzees with the world's most famous field researcher, Dr. Jane Goodall. The film chronicles Dr. Goodall's more than 40 years of legendary work among the chimps at Gombe Park on Lake Tanganyka in Africa. Viewers will be led by Dr. Goodall, as well as the new generation of young researchers, into the daily lives of the now famous Gombe chimp families; Fifi and sons Freud and the turbulent alpha male Frodo, along with Gremlin, Gaia and the endearing Galahad.
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- Directed by David Lickley
- Produced by Mike Day, Mike Day
- Written by Stephen Low
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Gadsden State female students interested in competing for the Miss Gadsden State Community College Pageant crown are encouraged to submit an application by Monday, September 24 at 4:00 p.m. The Pageant is part of the
Miss America Organization, the world's largest competitive scholarship program for young women and one of the nation's leading achievement programs.
Miss Gadsden State is a fun and rewarding event—much more than a traditional beauty contest. Participants in this preliminary must perform a 90-second talent and perform choreographed numbers during the pageant. Contestants will also select a platform or cause for which they feel passionate about, and spend time supporting this cause. The judging categories include interview, on-stage question, talent, evening wear and lifestyle and fitness.
As Miss Gadsden State Community College 2013, the winner will fill an important role as a leader and an articulate communicator, representing the College during her year of service with pride throughout the community and at the Miss Alabama Pageant. She will also be a confident, attractive, and talented lady who is expected to be a role model for other young women. The winner will receive a two-semester scholarship to Gadsden State, and have an opportunity to win additional scholarships at the Miss Alabama Pageant next June.
The Miss Gadsden State Pageant will be held Friday, November 9 at Wallace Hall Performing Arts Center in Gadsden. Orientation for the contestants will be held September 26, at 2:00 p.m. in Wallace Hall. Find out more information concerning the required criteria and the pageant event at http://www.gadsdenstate.edu/college-life/miss-gadsden-state.php or contact Dr. Judy Hill at 256-549-8329 or email@example.com. Students or parents may also contact Kay Smith-Foster at 256-549-8224 or email@example.com.


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Ellmaker State Wayside
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The primary activities at this Wayside are picnicking, relaxing and enjoying the outdoors.
Four picnic tables border a spacious, grassy meadow. A small stream flows from the northeast through the fir forest to join the Tumtum River.
Vital stats: there is no fee to use this park.
: The Oregon coast receives abundant rainfall, mostly between October and April. July and August bring the best chance for clear days. Summer temperatures are normally moderate and almost never hot. Winter temperatures are normally cool at the lower elevations and cold at the higher elevations. Although snow is possible in the lowest elevations, it is infrequent and does not stay on the ground for long.
Location: This Wayside is located between Corvalis and Newport, off U.S. Highway 20, 31 miles east of Newport.
Contact Info: Oregon Parks & Recreation Department1115 Commercial Street NESalemOR97301-1002800-551-6949
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The City of O'Fallon's Parks and Recreation Department held their first ever night time run with the "Ready, Set, Glow 5K Challenge Run". Watch this video and see what you missed.
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Edward Merlin
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Height: 5-10 Weight: 210 lbs.
Born: January 2, 1916 in Atlanta, GA
Died: April 17, 1989
High School: Riverside Military Academy
College: Vanderbilt (school history)
Drafted by the Brooklyn Dodgers in the 5th round (33rd overall) of the 1938 NFL Draft.
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by Gary Paulsen
Hatchet Wisdom and Knowledge Quotes
How we cite our quotes: (Chapter.Paragraph)
Quote #1
Vampires, he thought. Apparently they didn't like the deep of night, perhaps because it was too cool, and they couldn't take the direct sunlight. But in that gray time in the morning, when it began to get warm and before the sun was full up and hot—he couldn't believe them. Never, in all the reading, in the movies he had watched on television about the outdoors, never once had they mentioned the mosquitoes or flies. All they ever showed on the naturalist shows was beautiful scenery or animals jumping around having a good time. Nobody ever mentioned mosquitoes and flies. (4.38)
Didn't anyone ever tell Brian to bring bug spray? We guess not. Brian's "experience" of nature—through television and books—turns out to have missed one of the most fundamental, unavoidable realities he meets when experiencing nature directly: mini blood-suckers.
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The backs of his hands were puffy and his eyes were almost swollen shut from the mosquitoes, and he saw everything through a narrow squint.
Not that there was much to see, he thought, scratching the bites. In front of him lay the lake, blue and deep. (4.40-41)
Brian's first impression of the lake is that there isn't much to see. Not so much, B. His first mistake? Thinking that what's on the surface—what's obvious—is all there is.
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What had he read or seen that told him about food in the wilderness? Hadn't there been something? A show, yes, a show on television about air force pilots and some kind of course they took. A survival course. (6.22)
Brian is really dragging up every scrap of knowledge he can to help him survive. Oh, and now you can tell your parents that TV isn't all bad, right? Watching it may even be necessary to your survival. Genius.


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In case you haven't figured it out, I'm in love with The Noodler. I use the Spiral Slicer with just about any fruit or vegetable that I can. The big surprise to me about this is that I would now rather have spiral sliced zucchini than pasta in many dishes.
This salad is one example of that. In the past, I ate plenty of pasta salad in the Summer. Last week I discovered we had no pasta in the house. Last Summer, panic would have ensued. But not now! I just grabbed a couple zucchini from the crisper drawer, gave them a spin in The Noodler and was ready to make this salad in less time than boiling pasta. So it's a time-saver, budget-friendly in season AND is a healthy upgrade to regular pasta!
Here's a quick tip about the Spiral Slicer. Cut a notch in the zucchini as shown in the photo below. Instead of long noodles which can be hard to wrangle on your fork, you'll get semi-circles instead. If you cut a notch on both sides of the zucchini, you'll get half moons which closely resemble elbow macaroni.
But there's more goodness to this salad than just the zucchini noodles. The dressing, which is very simple, is creamy thanks to an avocado. It's a surprise ingredient, those who don't know it contains avocado would never guess. I love the simplicity of a 3-ingredient dressing!
I like this salad so much I made it three times in the past week. I'm ready for zucchini to start overtaking my garden. Welcome, Summer. Now do your thing to my garden so I can make more of this salad!
- 2 medium green zucchini, cut with a spiral slicer
- 2 cups thinly sliced cucumber
- 4 green onions, sliced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1/4 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup hemp or sesame seeds (optional but tasty)
- 1/4 cup pitted kalamata olives
- 1 ripe avocado
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup lemon or lime juice, fresh squeezed
- Salt and Pepper to taste
- Salad Greens (I like this served over a bed of greens like baby aragula)
- Cut the zucchini using spiral slicer and place in large salad bowl.
- Top with all other salad ingredients and toss.
- Add avocado, olive oil and lemon or lime juice to blender.
- Blend until very smooth and creamy. Add salt and pepper and give another quick whir.
- Alternatively, you can mash the avocado with a fork and then mix the ingredients very well in a bowl or shake, shake, shake them in a mason jar.
- Pour dressing over salad and stir to combine.
- If possible, refrigerate for at least an hour before serving to allow flavors to marry.
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Disease Proof
Eating to Live on the Outside: Salad Works
Sometimes healthy restaurants smack you right in the face. Earlier this week I was sitting in traffic, and, after I finished banging my fists against the steering wheel. I looked up—and like a message from the beyond—I saw a billboard for Salad Works. A nutritarian's dream!
Salad Works is along the same lines as Eating to Live on the Outside all-stars Just Salads and Salad Creations. I mean heck, they all have SALAD in their name—they got to be good! But there's only one way to know for sure. Let's crack this menu open stat!
Well, pretty much anything on Salad Works' menu is workable. Sure, some of the salads harbor nasty things like bacon, croutons, and cheese, but, if you nix these things, you'll be in good shape. So, here are my selections for the "best" choices—tallyho!
As for the Signature Salads, the Garden Salad and the Mandarin Chicken are solid choices; together they include iceberg lettuce, romaine lettuce, cucumber, mushrooms, carrots, onions, chicken, mandarin oranges, craisins, and chow mein noodles. Alright, the Garden Salad is completely without problems, but in order to make the Mandarin Chicken concession free. You got to de-chicken it and while you're at it, toss the noodles too. What do you think? Good move?
Now, you're probably wondering about the dressing. Salad Works has a bunch of them. Here are the ones that caught my eye—yes I'd order them all on the side—Balsamic Vinaigrette, Lite Balsamic Vinaigrette, and Vinaigrette Italian. The others are very creamy, and, I don't do creamy—at all!
Okay, if for some bizarre reason I didn't feel eating a SALAD at a SALAD JOINT, there's a couple wraps that look interesting. I could go with either the Oriental Wrap or the Veggie Wrap; combined they're prepared with a "fresh spring mix", chicken, mandarin oranges, cucumbers, carrots, oriental sesame dressing, lettuce, tomatoes, mushrooms, onions, and your "favorite" dressing. What's got to go? The chicken—go cross the road! Now, no matter what dressing I ordered, it's definitely going on the side.
Next up is the Grilled Panini. I'll pass, there's nothing worth investigating here. Alright, if you feel like taking a salt hit—can't imagine why you would—you could go with the Tuscan Bean Minestrone; made with vegetables and white beans. Or, maybe you like the Vegetarian Vegetable, prepared with lots and lots of vegetables! On face value, these soups look cool, but chances are—like all prepared soups—they are salt-heavy. I'd double-check with the wait staff, but why bother. The salads are great!
Yeah, Salad Works is an awesome place for a nutritarian. Now, here's the really awesome part. There is one practically down the road from my apartment, so very soon I'll haul my butt over there, eat some delicious nutrient-dense food, and tell you all about it. But, as for right now, its time for you to check out Salad Works' menu and let me know how you handle Eating to Live on the Outside. Then, make a comment or send an email to firstname.lastname@example.com. Until then, eat greatly! Peace.
Yes Salad Works sounds better than most places but don't get too carried away. I actually ate there when I was in Philadelphia. The Garden Salad was the best thing. I had lite balsamic dressing [though they told me it was fat free. not.] I also had pasta [gasp}with tomato sauce and broccoli,mushroomsand spinach. Sounded like a lot of veggies but I could have used a magnifing glass. And the salt. But, still better than most.
You're lucky...via their store locator, the closest ones to where I live now are either in FL or IL! lol
Of course, we have Souper Salad down here, which is pretty cool...I usually skip the soup (and bread) and just keep hittin' the salad bar :D
I live in the Philadelphia area and when I've eaten there I make up my own salad. Some of them have garbanzos and some not. The best chain I've eaten at is Bertuccis. They'll give you a huge romaine, spinach and mixed baby greens and a side of steamed portabellas, asparagus and broccoli. I bring my beans and I'm good to go.
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DeBary's Kurth finalist for Brickyard 'hero' honors after EMT work at Speedway
Published: Thursday, May 30, 2013 at 2:44 p.m.
Last Modified: Thursday, May 30, 2013 at 8:24 p.m.
The famous speedway, its historic surroundings and the participants might all look familiar. The name of the race might not.
CrownRoyalHeroes.com. Voting ends June 9, winner announced in late June.
Stephen Brady, Pleasant Lake, Ind. -- Waterloo Police Department, recipient of Purple Heart from the Police Officers Hall of Fame.
Taryn Davis, San Marcos, Texas – Founder and executive director of the American Widow Project.
Samuel Deeds, Independence, Ky. – Retired Marine who was severely wounded in Iraq.
Deon Joseph, Los Angeles – LAPD veteran who works extensively with homeless in a downtown area known as "Skid Row."
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The Kenneth Kurth 400?
It could happen. But if the Brickyard 400 at Indy is indeed named after the DeBary resident as part of a contest honoring a hero, it's only because they can't get all of his comrades' names on the banner.
Kurth's modesty is genuine. Though one of many paramedics called into action on Feb. 23 at Daytona International Speedway, the 26-year-old Kurth is representing the crew for the potentially lifesaving work that immediately followed the wild scene at the end of a Nationwide Series race.
"As a firefighter/paramedic, everything that you do is either with a partner or a team," said Kurth, who was part of the "all hands on deck" call after the final lap of the Drive4COPD 300, where a multicar crash included the horrific sight of Kyle Larson's race car crashing into the frontstretch safety fence and pieces of his car flying into the grandstands and injuring more than 30 fans.
For his work that day, Kurth is one of five finalists in a contest – sponsored by Canadian whisky brand Crown Royal – to honor a "hero."
If he wins the voting, Kurth will see his name attached to one of NASCAR's biggest annual events – the July 28 Brickyard 400 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. On the schedule, the race is listed as "Crown Royal Presents The 'Your Hero's Name Here' At The Brickyard 400."
For instance, last year's race was renamed the "Curtiss Shaver 400 at the Brickyard," in honor of an Alabama firefighter. All five finalists will attend this year's Brickyard event.
Kurth, a 2005 graduate of Deltona High, works full time for the Kissimmee Fire Department and, since 2005, has served as a part-time employee for Daytona International Speedway, where he regularly works Speedweeks, Cycle Week and July's NASCAR races, as well as some other events.
On Feb. 23, he was serving as the EMT who joins two NASCAR officials in a "chase truck," which hurries to the scene of any incident and acts as liaison between NASCAR officials and on-track medical personnel. On the final lap of that day's 300-mile race, the chase truck was stationed inside Turn 2.
"For the most part, as on-track medical personnel, our first responsibility is to the drivers – make sure all of the drivers are accounted for and transported to the infield care center," Kurth said. "Once that was wrapped up, we responded to the start-finish line, where the car made contact with the fence."
The gaping hole in the fence, where Larson's car made contact, allowed Kurth and others quick access to the grandstands, where the on-track paramedics could give much-needed assistance to the EMTs assigned to the grandstand side of the fence.
"Once our duties were completed on the track, we went up and helped our outside unit," said Kurth, who never expected to be working shoulder to shoulder with his off-track associates that day.
"It was definitely something where we've always had a situational plan in case of something happening, but never do you ever expect to be working with your outside crew," said Kurth, who helped care for the wounded and facilitate their transportation to nearby hospitals. "Everybody pitched in and made a tremendous effort to assist those patients who were in the grandstand."
The next day, Kurth said, a friend of his was at the Daytona 500 and stopped by a Crown Royal display in the infield Fan Zone. His friend saw information about the "hero" program, filled out a form touting Kurth's efforts from the previous day, and now he's one of five finalists. Voting ends June 9 and the winner will be announced in late June. Voting is available online at crownroyalheroes.com.
Kurth said he truly feels like a representative of all those who joined him in the emergency efforts that day.
"Very much so," he said. "Nothing we ever do is just a singled-out event. I think that's why it's so different for us in the firefighting field. We do everything as a team -- eating, training, going on calls. When you get singled out like that, it's a different situation. I wish we all got honored."
He also said it never truly dawned on him what a unique situation he became part of on that particular race day.
"You know, it's one of those things . . . every day when you go to work, you're presented with something new and challenging," he said. "I don't necessarily think this was a situation that was mind-blowing. We were presented with a situation, and we used our training and put it to good use."
Abby Wise, brand director for Crown Royal, said the company's promotion has worked well for all involved.
"Crown Royal's heroes program has introduced us to a number of inspiring individuals over the years, all of whom have showcased an inherent nature to put others before themselves," she said. "We can't wait to honor this year's five finalists . . . as a small token of gratitude for all they do for their friends, families and communities."
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I have been an online instructor for the past 5 years. In that time I have taught thousands of students both online and in traditional settings. There are some similarities and some glaring differences and each side has their pros and their cons.
The Myth is that online students are lazy, unprepared, and generally lack the work ethic to attend traditional schools. The truth of the matter is that online students choose to attend online schools for a variety of reasons. Some choose the school for convenience, because of jobs or family and some simply cannot make it to a traditional campus near them. In the past 5 years and countless semesters I have taught soap stars, Olympians, and more active duty soldiers than I can count. While I enjoy the students in those classes, I do not have the same connection that I have to my on campus children.
The other myth is that online students do not do their own work. This is simply not true. With advances in technology it is becoming increasingly more difficult to "buy" papers. In one school that I teach for every paper I receive must be sent through the student portal and the school checks every paper for instances of plagiarism.
As technology changes schooling has changed as well. The first year I taught on campus. Everything was done on paper, except the students final reports which were handed in on flash drives. Now even on campus papers are emailed. In my current term which starts next Monday, my students will receive video clips of the weeks assignments from me (an exciting and scary change).
Finally, unless you are attending your local community college's e-campus, this is not a cheap option. In addition to books or ebooks, you will need a computer and reliable internet connection. You are also paying for the privilege of attending school in your pjs (or less). Whichever option you choose, you should speak with the schools guidance counselor and research to ensure that there are employment opportunities in your field.


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my wife made Hagala in a vessel and the water was not boiling yet. I measure the temperature after she did it and it was 80 degrees celsius (176 F). whats the din now. can i used or i have to kasher again ? thanks
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A former student of Sandia High School in Albuquerque is suing a teacher and the school district because he claims the teacher made racial jokes at his expense. Yet, the only supposedly "racial" comment the news report singles out is that the teacher called him a "black hole".
I hate to tell the little genius, but "black hole" is not a racial comment at all. That is simply the name of a physical phenomenon that he somehow reminded the teacher of. It is no more racist than would calling him a "black sheep" be (something I readily admit to being). It is not racist to mention "the pot calling the kettle 'black'". It is not racist to fear black cats as bad luck. Stupid, yes, but not racist.
I have known a bunch of people who could have been called "black holes". Any information you gave them got sucked in by their intense density and was utterly destroyed. No information or intelligence ever shone from them in any way.
Sorry, but someone who dwells on things of this nature, looking for a "racist angle" to claim victimhood with, is themselves a racist and needs to grow up. Fast; before you have made such a fool of yourself you can never recover.
None of this in any way excuses the inexcusable existence of "public schools". This could just as easily happen in any other education setting- except that teachers and learners could be matched more efficiently, and no one who qualified as a "black hole" would face compulsory attendance "laws" if they were a waste of time, and your stolen money would not be used to pay for the resulting legal battle- in a free society that had rid itself of the government indoctrination camps we euphemistically call "schools".
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Game two was all Baker. The Wildcats racked up four runs in the second and third innings and never looked back from that point forward. Kayla Morse finished the game 3-for-4 with two RBI's, including a key double in the third inning. Erin Greenwood also finished 2-for-3 with two doubles and an RBI. Greenwood's pitching was the story though as she pitched a complete game six-hitter while giving up only one earned run.
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I hate to be crabby, but… (The Testimony of the Crabby Disciple)
The Eighth Sunday after Pentecost (Revised Common Lectionary, Year B, Proper 11)
July 22, 2012
The Reverend Paul Roberts Abernathy, Rector
Today is Crab Sunday. Since 1976, an annual day at St. Mark's to feast on Chesapeake Bay crabs and to honor one among us as "Crab of the Year" who exemplifies, embodies an eccentric sort of irritability, a cantankerous kind of tenacity, expressed publicly and, most importantly, motivated by a soul-deep care and heartfelt concern for our community.
This past week, in preparation, I reread a contemporary translation of an ancient Aramaic text found in 1945 in an earthenware jar with other treatises written on papyrus near the Egyptian town of Nag Hammadi. By the hand of an unknown author, this fragment, purporting to follow the Jesus story as recorded in Mark's gospel, is entitled, The Testimony of the Crabby Disciple, a portion of which I share with you today.
Jesus is a tough act to follow! I remember when he called us. First, Simon and Andrew who were casting for fish, James and John, mending their nets. Then, the rest of us. We all stopped, dropped what we were doing and followed him. What were we thinking? To this day, I can't say, except that there was something charismatic about him, in a rugged sort of way.
I hate to be crabby, but everything hasn't been perfect. Jesus called all of us, but he likes Peter, James, and John best. (I see why he keeps Judas Iscariot at arm's length. You can't trust someone who never looks you in the eye. But I wonder how Andrew, Simon's brother, feels about being excluded from the inner circle. Me? With all of my inclusion and abandonment issues, I feel left out!)
Nevertheless, at the beginning, all was well. The parables. The miracles. The crowds.
Then he decided to go home to Nazareth. I expected a huge welcome. I also wanted to learn more about him. He can be rather enigmatic; genial one moment, guarded the next. I've asked him lots of questions. About him. All I get is God-talk: "The kingdom of God is like this. The kingdom of God is like that." Going to his hometown, I planned to talk with those who really know him.
At first, the townsfolk were amazed. He was at his spellbinding best. They "Oohed" and "Aahed" at his teaching. Then one by one, they grumbled, "Who is he to speak to us like this! Don't we know him?" Talk about familiarity breeding contempt. Exasperated, he said, "Prophets are without honor in their hometown." Somebody in the back of the crowd yelled, "Who said you were a prophet?" That really ticked him off! I hated to be crabby, but I said, "Let's go!"
We left and went to surrounding villages where Jesus continued teaching. One day he told us to count off one through six to go out two-by-two and do what he'd been doing. No one spoke up, so I did. "Excuse me?" I hated to be crabby, but after Nazareth, I didn't want any trouble. But he gave us that look. This was a command, not a request. I got paired with Peter, who has real control issues. Always taking charge. Dealing with him was tough enough, but then Jesus told us to take nothing: No food, money, or extra clothes. I hated to be crabby, but I said, "Would you please excuse me?" He gave me that look.
The trip wasn't bad though. Everyone didn't welcome us, but most did. We taught. We anointed the sick. Some were healed! We even cast out demons! Peter and I were thrilled! We couldn't wait to tell Jesus! By the time we got back, the others were there, too. Peter spoke up and took all the credit! The way he told it, I wasn't even there. But I was too tired to argue. Even if I had complained, Jesus probably would have said something like, "Fuggetaboutit! It doesn't matter who gets credit as long as it gets done." I hate to be crabby, but that's easy for him to say. He does miracles everyday!
Jesus then told us to go to a deserted place to rest. "Thank you, Jesus!" But the people followed us. When Jesus saw the crowd, something inside of him lit up. Must be the extrovert in him. He began to teach. God, that man can talk. I hate to be crabby, but there are times when I wish he'd shut up. A few hours later, he was still talking! And we were still tired. Hungry, too. So was the crowd. "Jesus, (I wasn't the only one this time; we all said), will you please tell the people to go? They're hungry!" He said, "You feed them." We all complained. He gave us that look. All we had were five loaves and two fish. But he took them, blessed, broke and gave them to the crowd. I still don't know what happened. Did he give each person only a morsel? Or did others, seeing his generosity with little, share their provisions? Or did he multiply the loaves and fish, maybe making crab cakes? I don't know, but somehow all were fed. Leftovers, too! I scanned the crowd and stopped counting around 20,000. I hate to be crabby, but the authorities always lowball crowd estimates. They reported only 5,000. Whatever!
Then Jesus told us to get into a boat and go to Bethsaida. Finally, he would dismiss the crowd and catch up with us later. The water was choppy. It was slow going. Then came the wind. We were getting nowhere. I was bailing as fast as I could, but the boat was swamping. I also got seasick. I hated to be crabby, but it was alright for Simon and Andrew, James and John. They're fishermen and used to this. Not me! I was screaming, "Help! Somebody! Anybody!" "Shaddup!" they yelled, "O ye if little faith!" But they were scared, too. Suddenly, out of the mist and over the waves, we saw a figure, a phantom walking on the water. Scared the ---- out of us! Then we heard a voice, "Fear not, it's me." It was Jesus! He stepped in the boat and the storm ceased!
All is calm now. Everyone is relieved and happy. Except me. I'm a wreck and I'm mad! I hate to be crabby, but I want to ask Jesus, "What in heaven's name…nah, what the hell took you so long?"
As soon as we get to shore, I'm leaving! I bet he'll try to convince me to stay. And, truth to tell, I do believe this journey is going somewhere. Something marvelous, some miracle of miracles is going to happen. Maybe it's already happening. I can feel it. And I really don't want to miss it!
The disciples were on a journey. So, are we, St. Mark's, as we continue our trek toward renovation of our space with all the attendant anticipations and anxieties that we've experienced so far.
On this Crab Sunday, we celebrate the courage and commitment it takes for one to be one's self in community – to be and to become both one's own person and part of a people. Crab Sunday also recognizes the role of humor in our communal life. A necessary commodity in times like these.
Humor doesn't mask difficulty, but it can make it easier to bear. The difficulty of wondering how we will endure, survive the transition from current space to constricted space to new space. Wondering what all this means about who we, as individuals in community, are and will mean about who we will become.
Humor helps us keep perspective. Some things are important. Some things are not. And both things daily, sometimes indistinguishably, damnably are joined together.
Humor helps us laugh at ourselves and not take ourselves too seriously. Those moments when we argue as if our view is the only one, all others being false or foolish and those moments when we, hyper-critically, are unfairly hard on ourselves.
Humor helps us live with the ambiguity of change as "new occasions teach new duties, (and) time makes ancient good uncouth."[1]
Humor helps us make peace with paradox. Often, it is only when the constancy and stability of our lives (which, although desirable, can become false gods) are disturbed by change – unsettled, knocked, laughed off the pedestals upon which we have placed them – that we can continue our journey.
The disciples were on a journey. We, too. And, truth to tell, I do believe this journey is going somewhere. Something marvelous, some miracle of miracles is going to happen. Maybe it's already happening. I can feel it. And I really don't want to miss it!
[1] From the James Russell Lowell poem, "The Present Crisis" (1845).


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The tension between Kobe Bryant and Shaquille O'Neal during their final years as teammates on the Los Angeles Lakers has been well documented. The Kobe-Shaq feud ended one of the most dynamic duos in the NBA and essentially ended Shaq's time in Los Angeles prematurely. Kobe sat down with Ben McGrath of The New Yorker to talk about plenty of different topics including his rift with Shaq on March 24 via Lakers Nation reporter Serena Winters:
Kobe on Shaq in the @NewYorker: "It used to drive me crazy that he was so lazy."
The five-time NBA champion also went on to say that Shaq basically took the easy way out via Winters:
More Kobe on Shaq: "You got to have the responsibility of working every single day. You can't skate through sh--."
It's not all that surprising that Kobe would refer to Shaq in this way in terms of work ethic. Even Phil Jackson has made comments about Shaq's work ethic recently basically saying the same thing about the former Lakers center.
Despite Shaq not exactly living up to Kobe or Jackson's standards, the future Hall of Famer left his mark on the game winning four titles, three with the Lakers and one with the Miami Heat, before retiring in 2011.
As for Kobe, the quest for a sixth ring continues as the superstar attempts to return healthy next season. Kobe recently signed a two-year contract extension worth $48.5 million. There's a good chance he's heading into the last two years of his NBA career and last chance at winning that elusive ring that will propel him ahead of Magic Johnson, two ahead of Shaq and even with Michael Jordan.
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Workplace Discrimination: How free of prejudice are we – really?
Workplace Discrimination may be masquerading as something else
Discrimination at work is not going away—it just looks different. In recent years, we, as a people, have become more aware at the insidious menace inappropriate discrimination can be. Fifty years ago, some of our behaviors were not only acceptable but common and normal, where now those behaviors would be considered, at the least, in poor taste and, for the most part, illegal. Gender bias is still a big problem in business, but racial bias has been less of a problem in recent years. Religious intolerance in the workplace is also a big problem and the zeal that can come with such bias can be quite extreme and rationalized. Workplace discrimination exists, like it or not.
The Right-to-Work Laws
Twenty-two of the United States have in their statutes what is known as Right-to-Work Laws. The original purpose of these laws was to deal with compulsory unionism. Conversely, in twenty-eight states, there is a requirement to be a member of a union as a pre-requisite to be employable in many occupations. Each state is a little different, but the other side of that law typically is that an employer has the ability to hire (and fire) without regard to union membership (or anything else) and employees have the right to work at a job without being forced to join a union—but they work entirely at the pleasure of the employer, or "at-will." The Right-to-Work states are the southern states, the south-central and plains states, and the Rocky Mountains states. The industrial Northeast, the Midwest and the Pacific states are all forced-unionism states.
The "Right-to-Fire" side of the law
One form of workplace discrimination has always been a byproduct of these laws but in tough economic times it can be used to get rid of older, higher-paid workers and replace them with younger and cheaper labor—including undocumented workers—with impunity under the law. In this instance, we can think of them as a "right-to-get-rid-of-someone" law. An employer can establish a policy declaring all employees under five years or three years or whatever to be "probationary" and can be released from their job "at will." That means that the employer, even a government body, does not have to have a reason, a case, an incident or any other "just cause" to support the firing—the employee is simply "let go" without a reason or explanation. That can happen up to the fifth (or third, or whatever is indicated) anniversary. An employer can also determine how it counts years. An employee could actually have been successfully employed for more than the time indicated if it falls short of how the years are counted. For example, an employee hired in January where the organization counts its years from July to June would work the first six months and it doesn't count.
If it is wrong in one case, is it ever right?
That seems palatable, but what if the employee happens to be a pregnant woman, or a sixty year-old effective, experienced worker who has earned his way up the pay scale? That may be immoral, and it almost certainly is unconstitutional by state and federal standards, but the lower courts that decide impropriety only deal with the statutes and the statutes typically do not venture into discrimination territory. It would take a state's supreme court to rule the practice unconstitutional and that is prohibitively expensive for most of us. Lower courts simply do not do that. All kinds of discrimination in the workplace can be masqueraded under such laws when the real reason may be something much more sinister.
Religious intolerance in the workplace
In some cases, certain discriminatory practices, such as religious discrimination have been upheld by the courts. For example, in our May, 2008 newsletter, one article, "Religious Hiring: Can you?," we cited a New York case involving the Salvation Army where the supreme court ruled that the Salvation Army could have a policy against hiring/retaining people whose sexual orientation or faith was in conflict with its own. In that case, the court decided that religious intolerance in the workplace was sometimes appropriate. A similar case in Mississippi, again with the Salvation Army, went the other way because some of their activities in that state were tax-supported. In Colorado, the legislature has entertained a bill prohibiting faith-based employers from discriminating on faith-based issues, but the effort died with the targeted organizations stating they would withdraw tax-supported human needs services if the bill passed. Colorado still has a statute exempting faith-based organizations from compliance with such discriminatory practices. Right to work? It is a hot issue.
Age discrimination is not always about "age"
Age discrimination exists but is often hidden under the guise of expense-cutting. It has become a larger issue due to the economic downturn in the recent two to three years. Lifelong employees can be "relieved" of their jobs, and their retirement, just as they are arriving at the top of the pay scale and ready to start cashing in on the retirement benefits they have spent a lifetime earning and with virtually no legal recourse—a career ended, and a retirement ruined.
As Human Resource professionals, we have a responsibility to learn to recognize all forms of discrimination, no matter how it may be masquerading, and do everything we can to fight it with fairness, consistency and even-handedness. As we carry out our responsibilities in the various organizations, we adjust to the corporate environment and way of thinking. Still, our professionalism comes to take what appears to be legal and appropriate when it is simply an excuse to cover-up something else.


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Height: 6-3 Weight: 210 lbs.
Born: January 29, 1976 in Ore City, TX
High School: Ore City
College: S.F. Austin
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Finally Friday at the Tempe Art Center is an unexpectedly regenerative weekly affair. Last night's strumming singer-songwriter, Scottish raised Bob McCarroll, visited with Examiner about his easy-on-the-ears music before the show.
Snippets of hushed conversation --about rosewood guitar soundboards, about leaving the corporate grind for a job with a video production company, about moving to a quiet neighborhood-- wafted between patio tables, mingling with a mildly intoxicating fragrance of citrus blossoms that are at their Spring peak this week. The uninitiated may have been surprised to note there was nary a cell phone in sight. Long shadows in the background stretched across the water's edge stage, while a rowing team silently glided by in perfect synchronicity.
And at the cohesive center was Bob. His gentle jazz improvisations and Sinatra-like love songs enfolded the crowd into his element. "When it's my performing and recording, I don't really worry about making money. I just write it to get it out," he almost apologized, characterizing the motive behind his music.
The worry-free McCarroll ambiance was enhanced last night by Tempe Art Center's picturesque, outdoor unwinding-ground that offers free catered hors d'oeuvres and an open bar to work week escapees.
"They're really just fluffy, silly love songs," McCarroll remarked offhandedly about the music he writes and performs, but even their titles belie his words. So don't let his "I'm not a wordsmith," declarations fool you.
"I wrote 'Who Cares' for my wife," McCarroll said, recalling distant memories of the couple's pre-married days. Not yet having found his graphic design career niche that has supported his family and fed his music-making habit, he continued, "I felt inadequate. Her friends were telling her I was a bum."
He paused thoughtfully for a moment before saying, "Goodbye, Good Friend' ...With that song, I wanted the lyrics to be universal, but it's a tribute to a friend who died of cancer. He was already gone, but I thought, 'I'm gonna' sit down and write to him."
Maybe what McCarroll was trying to articulate was that even he senses the welcoming simplicity of his songs' messages and their crystalline delivery. The Finally Friday performance series, though he has also produced several CDs, is the perfect way to experience what McCarroll offers. But just like the silhouetted rowers who expend huge, focused energy to make that smooth glide appear effortless, so too, we're on to what's hidden in Bob.
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Continuing on its path to celebrate joyous occasions with different cultures and nationalities in Kuwait, Wataniya Telecom is glad to announce a special promotion on the occasion of Bangladesh's 41st Independence Day. The exclusive promotion includes 50% off on SMS sent to the People's Republic of Bangladesh today (Monday) allowing Bangladesh people residing in Kuwait to greet and congratulate family and friends on this happy day.
Abdolaziz Al Balool Public Relation Director at Wataniya Telecom said: "As a local telecom operator, we feel honored to celebrate and appreciate people with different backgrounds and nationalities and thus we take any opportunity that comes up to reflect on what we believe in. I wish all Bangladeshi people happy celebrations and hope they enjoy our promotion on their special day."
The 50% discount on SMS will be valid for 24 hours starting today (Monday 12:00am). Wataniya has offered similar promotions to citizens of other countries living in Kuwait such as the USA, Egypt, Jordan, India, and the Philippines. This helps the expatriate community feel close to their home country even when they are far away.
Wataniya hopes that the offers tailored especially for them will add value to their communication and bring them closer to their friends and families. Wataniya aims to continue exploring different ways of staying closer to the different cultures and communities in Kuwait by providing them with the best and most innovative services and products.
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House • Trap: Valentino Khan – Cavepaint (Original Mix) + Trap VIP Mix (Free Download)
So I have definitely heard this track a few times before, during some live sets. Now it's up for free, all thanks to Valentino Khan. Who is storming his way up the EDM ladder.
Oh yeah, almost forgot. He gave out this ridiculous Trap VIP as well… Peace
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Electro House: Madeon – Technicolor (Original)
Two words: New Madeon. This 19 year old EDM prodigy has been working on this song for awhile now, well at least according to his twitter. He says his goal in this song was to tell a story through the song, by making it longer and more progressive, and I think he achieved his goal. This disco/dance vibe is the type of music I just can't stop listening to. Madeon released this song through Beatport today, so be sure to buy the song there, and share some love with him on Twitter and Facebook!
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The Big Up 2013: Festival Facts & Artist Previews
The Big Up is coming back from a 2012 Hiatus with a bang. It is clear that within their lineup they decided to invite some artists from 2011 like Orchard Lounge, but The Big Up productions wanted more in their homecoming, inviting some awesome acts to ensure this is going to be an unforgettable weekend. The lineup this year includes, if you don't already know: Beats Antique, Holy fuck, Eskmo, Gaudi, Escort, an-ten-nae, Gigamesh, Dopapod, The Egg, Nerve, OL, Higher Organix, Kung Fu, Brothers Past, Heavy pets, DrFameus, Normal Instruments, Party Supplies, The Indobox, Consider the Source, lespecial, Greenhouse Lounge, Operation Dankstar, Horizon Wireless, and those are just the sets I know were not missing. Check out their schedule and party up ahead! Check out the Ground Rules and try to be a good patron, follow this link
Dopapod Live @ Aura Music Festival
What makes this festival different? Well, they are offering patrons "Port-a-John Rentals." So, you and 4 friends can split $350 and have separate keys to your private throne. How exciting!! Ladies, this is probably most appealing to you! There are fun activities to keep you excited and engaged. The activities at the Big Up include: Big Up Festival Survivor, Reverse Engineering Electronic Music For Live Performance, Mandala Creation, Daily Morning & Evening Yoga, Daily Guided Relaxation & Mediation Workshop, Hoop Dance Workshop, Theme Nights, Farmer's Market, Rock Star Karaoke. Additionally, this will be a smaller festival which is always nice if you're looking for that "fam" vibe.
Not Even An Octopus Can Resist Dancing To The Beat Of Orchard Lounge
The Big Up is partaking in the Green Initiatives and will have specific initiatives in place in order to reduce the amount of landfill waste created and increase recycling and composting; reduce water usage; encourage the use of local, fair trade, and/or organic materials and products; and minimize the use of fossil fuels.
You can still Volunteer at The Big Up but there are some perks, like these: Limited Edition 2013 Big Up Crew T-Shirt, First Pick Camping Accommodations, Wednesday Early Entry, Beverages While on Shift. And some requirements: volunteers MUST Work a Minimum of 14 Hours: if you cannot commit, then do not apply, volunteers MUST be able to be onsite on Wednesday, August 7th, volunteers need to be 18 years are older or as of August 3, 2013, volunteers have to be on time for every assigned shift (a little early is way better), volunteers need to wear the appropriate dress/shoes for the job you are assigned, you must agree to comply with all security rules and regulations.
This Track Is From Gigamesh, Who Is Going To Tear It Up At 1am On Thursday In The "Spaceball Tent". It's probably going to be the best thing since sliced bread so don't miss it.
Finally, don't forget to tag your pictures on social media with #thebigup | #partyup. Check out our latest spotlight review of an-ten-nae another artist spotlight soon to follow. To purchase tickets follow this link. GA tickets are $135, VIP is a +$200 upgrade to your current ticket and includes: Thursday night welcome dinner and party, Merch Swag Bag, Premiere camping with immediate adjacent parking, Hot Showers! ½ Price Beer! Breakfast and Lunch on Friday and Saturday, VIP Lounge, Premiere viewing area for main stage, VIP laminate, Daily Concierge service, Complimentary Massages – Sign up upon arrival to ensure session, Exclusive performances, and meet and greets. There is also a dope party bus option from NYC, Boston, & Philly.
This One Is From My Homie Horizon Wireless. It's His Zonrise Set From Camp Bisco This Year. He's Doing One Again Saturday @ The Big Up. If You Miss It Your Dead To Me.
Horizon Wireless – Zonrise Set @ Camp Bisco XII by Horizonwireless on Mixcloud
The Ticket Price Goes Up 20 Dollars At The Door So Again Check Out The Lineup & Getch Yo Tickets Now.
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Live • Mixes: Bassnectar Immersive Music Mixtape – Side One (Free Download) + BASSLIGHTS 2013 In Miami!!!!
Bassnectar!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! <3<3<3<3 I wish I could relive his Camp Bisco set from this year, everyday of my life. Guess I Gotta See Him On Tour. The best Spot to do it is @ BASSLIGHTS which of course is in Miami this year (I just moved away). This is going to be the most amazing thing ever, in the History of the Klipsch Amphitheater. Way cooler than ULTRA for sure.
1. Nina Simone – Feeling Good (Bassnectar Remix)
2. Paper Diamond – They Can't Tell Me Nothing (Bassnectar Remix)
3. Le1f – 01 Loop [edit]
4. The Pixies – Where Is My Mind (Maxence Cyrin Remix)
5. The Pixies – Where Is My Mind (Bassnectar Remix)
6. Bassnectar & Excision – Put It Down
7. Bassnectar & Z-Trip – Dirt Off Your Shoulder Mashup
8. Bassnectar & ill.Gates – Expanded
9. Depone – Cellular Structure [edit]
10. Agalloch – Limbs (Bassnectar Remix)
11. Diamond Messages – Liquid Summer [edit]
12. Scissorkicks Vs Shut Up & Dance – Delamure (Bassnectar Remix)
Don't Have A Stream Of It Yet…. But You Can Download It Here, and stream it live on Bassnectar's Official Website Here
Remixes: Dead Battery – Cut The Line Feat. Lea Santee (Naked Fish Remix)
Ok so this is part of an amazing Ep from Dead Battery, but this track just blew me away (Thanks Dave). This type of jam is a new direction for EDM, and Naked Fish are not the only ones doing it. As long as they keep this up, it seems that they will be one of the best for sure though. Peace.
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Dance: Duck Sauce – It's You (?@#! Remix) (A – Trak)
Maybe I was not the biggest fan of the original (My Bad Duck Sauce Fans), but A – Trak is giving this remix out for free, and it's absolutely amazing. Peace.


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On Thursday, Rep. Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., admitted she wanted socialist health care during a press conference highlighting the 4-year anniversary of Obamacare, telling reporters present she actually wanted a single-payer system.
"Yeah, any bill that's passed isn't perfect," she said. "I wanted single-payer. I wanted public option."
A single-payer system is one like that used in Canada or Great Britain.
Pelosi also claimed Obamacare is a political "winner" in swing states this year, despite poll numbers showing just the opposite.
According to an article posted by the NRCC, Pelosi said Democrats aren't running on Obamacare, a statement the NRCC said "must be news to the DNC and DCCC."
"Democrats are now on offense over the Affordable Care Act, putting Republicans on their heels over the costs of their plan to repeal the law altogether," DCCC Executive Director Kelly Ward said in a memo last month.
A video posted by the NRCC shows a testy exchange between Pelosi and a reporter who asked why premiums are rising, citing statements made by the insurance industry.
"Really, who?" Pelosi asked, obviously upset about the question.
"Name names," she repeatedly demanded.
When asked directly if she thought Obamacare would lower premiums, Pelosi simply turned from the podium without giving an answer.
She also scolded a reporter for calling the law "Obamacare," even though the president has referred to it as "Obamacare."
"In the current environment, in a swing district, is Obamacare a winner or a loser," a reporter asked.
"You have to ask the member, but I believe it's a winner," she said. "And by the way, it's called the Affordable Care Act."
This isn't the first time Pelosi scolded a reporter for saying Obamacare.
"First of all, it's called the 'Affordable Care Act,'" Pelosi told a reporter in January.
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Even if it were called the "Ham and Cheese Sandwich Act," it would still contain the same provisions that, for example, could see government bureaucrats in the homes of some expecting children, and it would still require all Americans to purchase a government-approved healthcare plan or face a penalty.
"Today's hour-long gaffefest disguised as a press conference shows what Nancy Pelosi's party is up against this fall. Even Pelosi—the architect of ObamaCare—can't explain the benefits of a law that is more unpopular by the day," said NRCC spokesman Matt Gorman.
The Washington Free Beacon posted a picture from the conference showing very few reporters showed up to hear what Pelosi had to say.
- Nancy Pelosi: Unnamed Republican said poor, hungry children 'invisible' to GOP
- Nancy Pelosi scolds reporter for saying 'Obamacare'
- GOP Rep. Gowdy: Nancy Pelosi 'mind-numbingly stupid,' recommends doctor visit
- Nancy Pelosi: Republicans want to destroy everything
- Nancy Pelosi 'proud' Obama usurped Constitution to make recess appointments
- Nancy Pelosi: Democrats 'trying to save life on this planet as we know it'
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Toledo took the title with 33 points, followed by Central Michigan (73), Miami-Ohio (83), Ohio (86) and Eastern Michigan (89). WMU finished with 177 points.
Whitley, a junior, was only 0.2 seconds shy of being named second-team All-MAC.
"For Rachel it was a great race," WMU coach Kelly Lycan said in a release. "She was in that position near the top 20 for most of the race and she was able to finish strong and passed quite a few people in the final 800 meters. Our assistant coach, Dani Prince, has been working with her because she has such great 800 meter speed on the track that she needed to translate it cross country."
WMU has a week off before heading to the NCAA Great Lakes Regional Championship at Toledo.


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Issues: tree
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tree causeing side walk hazzard; damage ► Open29 3rd Street Brooklyn, New Yorkthe largest, o;dest tree on street. lifting up sidewalk dangerously. causing trip hazard· Reported by jay tanner · Share · Flag Flagged
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a person engaged in the normal degree of attentiveness associated with walking down the street, or a person engaged in a distraction, for example , running from a source of a threat of harm, or to report an emergency situation or a child not knowledgeable of the danger of a compromised sidewalk surface, on his or her bicycle. scooter , pogo stick, or other recreational device, might fall injuriously by tripping on this crack. If you are considering my recommendation in your planning, I would not object to removing the tree which is causing this increasingly dangerous condition. .. At some time in the future, It would be nice to have a new tree there. .
LOL, as a 70 year old person my self, I am wary of the words "take out the oldest"... but I am not a trip hazzard, so I say " go for it". who knows , might accidentally trip on it!. as I carry home my groceries. groceries.
jay tanner (Registered User). Thank you for your interest. This issue is still important, and By nature, it continues to become a greater problem with the passage of time. The tree needs to be, In my opinion, removed, and the sidewalk repaired
jay tanner (Registered User)Please keep this issue open including the removal of the tree and resotation of the side walk to safe condition
jay tanner (Registered User)situation worse nothing done yet
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Street Lamp Out ► Archived2nd Place Between Court And Smith Streets Brooklyn, NYA street lamp has been out on 2nd place for at least a month. The street is tree-covered and extremely dark making it unsafe for pedestrians at night.· Reported by Brianna Berkowitz · Share · Flag Flagged
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Abandoned Bike ► Open253 4th Ave Brooklyn, NY 11215, USACorner of fourth Avenue and Carroll Street in Brooklyn New York This bike has been chained to this tree for at least a year and probably much much more. I see it every single day· Reported by Guest · Share · Flag Flagged


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If you're the kind of hostess who goes all out when decorating your soirees, we think you'll like the Z Gallerie Alberino Lanterns ($15 each). One would make a lovely centerpiece to your appetizer spread, or they're equipped to hang. As for us, well we like the way our Christmas lights and red plastic cups look, dammit.
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Bright Blessings.
This Sunday, March 9th, will mark the first public service for the faith based Pagan Pathways Temple, at Off the Beaten Path Books, located at 33314 Grand River Ave near Farmington Rd. Service will start at Noon, to be followed by fellowship at 1:00 pm. Then at 1:30 pm, Reverend Nashan shall hold an open class regarding the Rede, and
"how it effects our life and will review the history of Wicca. All class participants will also walk away with their own Rede they create"
This Sunday's service is entitled "Walking the Wiccan Path". A longtime figure in the Michigan Pagan Community, Reverend Nashan has served as leader, and presenter, in multiple gatherings. He has also served in such organizations as Pagan Pride Detroit, the Magical Education Council, and is the President of the Temple itself.
All are welcome to this event. A love donation of $5.00 is suggested, but lack of money is not a reason to not attend. This is a chance to come out and commune in together for the beginning of something that is the result of the hopes, Dreams, dedication, and hard work of the many to make the Vision happen.
Remember, as always, it is courteous to be mindful that the ever changing condition of the roads here in the Land of the Fresh Water Seas, and the black asphalt craters, can cause delays. It is important to leave early so that you can arrive with plenty of time to find a comfortable seat, relax, and center yourself for the fellowship you are creating.
We are setting a new definition in our community, because we are recreating Pagan Standard Time to mean early and on time. This is to Honor the Light in all of us, and to be respectful of one another. Plus, with the magnitude of this event, there is a good chance that it will be standing room only.
In addition to physical fellowship, Pagan Pathways Temple will be beginning broadcast of their show "Sacred Space" this April. Truly, such creativity abounds in this group, that one can hardly wait to see what they will do next. The eyes of Pagan Michigan are watching.
Merry Meet, Merry Part, and Merry Meet Again.


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Mahuru (September) Update
The month started with some concern as King Tuheitia was taken to hospital after feeling unwell. Media reports of a heart attack were incorrect. Rather, the King appears to have picked up a virus that required a week-long stay in hospital. He is now feeling much better and is continuing with the long-term treatment plan under the care of his specialists.
King Tuheitia was humbled by the many letters, cards and flowers that he received, wishing him a speedy recovery. On his behalf this Office thanks all those who took the time to write a message to him. He does read them all.
While he was forced to step back from his official duties for a short period, there was a plan put in place by Te Kaunihera a te Kiingi and Tekaumaarua to ensure that the Kiingitanga was appropriately represented at the many official engagements in the King's schedule.
With the excitement of Koroneihana now well behind us, we can now reflect on a hugely successful and well-attended event. Numbers appeared to be well up on previous years, with many younger faces among the crowds, which is always very pleasing to see. The presence of 23 diplomats representing countries large and small was a particularly satisfying sight and one that emphasises the success of King Tuheitia and the Kiingitanga in reaching out to the world on our own terms.
Events this month include the Maaori Women's Welfare League conference in Tauranga later in the month. Makau Ariki Atawhai is the patron of the League.
Waikato University will host its annual Kiingitanga Day this year on 18 September. This year's programme looks excellent and features a keynote address by 2014 Kiwibank New Zealander of the Year Lance O'Sullivan (who was the keynote speaker earlier this year at the Matariki Dinner held at the Waikato-Tainui College for Research & Development) and a host of other speakers. There are also kapa haka displays, art demonstrations and food stalls. The Kiingitanga will be represented at the event by Ariki Tamaroa Whatumoana Te Aa.
On 19 September the University of Waikato will present Distinguished Alumni Awards to four alumni, including Parekawhia McLean, CEO of Waikato-Tainui Te Kauhanganui Inc. The Awards will be held at the Gallagher Academy of Performing Arts.
Finally, the Office was saddened to learn of the passing of local man Deane Vernall, who owned Vernall Motors in Taupiri and serviced the King's cars for a number of years. Deane epitomised everything you would want from your local garage owner – always ready to lend a hand, nothing was too much trouble and if your repairs cost more than expected, no problem, just pay it off as you can. A keen rugby man, his funeral will be held at the Taupiri Rugby Club this Saturday 13 September. We extend our condolences to Deane's family.
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Scrabble word: RIDGE
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Definitions of RIDGE in dictionaries:
- noun - a long narrow natural elevation or striation
- noun - any long raised strip
- noun - a long narrow natural elevation on the floor of the ocean
- noun - a long narrow range of hills
- noun - any long raised border or margin of a bone or tooth or membrane
- noun - a beam laid along the edge where two sloping sides of a roof meet at the top
- verb - extend in ridges
- verb - plough alternate strips by throwing the furrow onto an unploughed strip
- verb - throw soil toward (a crop row) from both sides
- verb - spade into alternate ridges and troughs
- verb - form into a ridge
- A long narrow upper section or crest: the ridge of a wave.
- A long narrow chain of hills or mountains.
- A long narrow elevation on the ocean floor.
- An elongated zone of relatively high atmospheric pressure.
- A long, narrow, or crested part of the body: the ridge of the nose.
- The horizontal line formed by the juncture of two sloping planes, especially the line formed by the surfaces at the top of a roof.
- To mark with, form into, or provide with ridges.
- verb - to form into ridges (long, narrow elevations)
There are 5 letters in RIDGE: D E G I R
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Anoka-Ramsey Community College and Zhaoqing University in Zhaoqing, People's Republic of China, established a sister-college relationship in December 1994. The sister-university relationship with Zhaoqing University provides a wonderful opportunity for Anoka-Ramsey and Zhaoqing University students, faculty, and staff to develop new cultural perspectives with a lively exchange of U.S./Chinese customs, lifestyles, and traditions.
Zhaoqing University is situated in Zhaoqing City, a national tourist destination famous for its green hills and limestone crags. Zhaoqing is part of Guandong Province's Pearl River Delta, an early gateway into south China and an area with strong cultural traditions and educational foundations.
Zhaoqing University is the only higher learning institution in the Zhaoqing area. Founded in 1970, Zhaoqing University is a state-run establishment and enrolls students in four-year degree programs. 10,947 full-time students and 5.347 part-time students attend Zhaoqing University. The university is committed to promoting social and economic development in Zhaoqing and it neighboring Yunfu district, both of which have a population of more than seven million.
Each year, Zhaoqing University sends one of its faculty members to teach at Anoka-Ramsey Community College. This visiting scholar teaches Beginning and Intermediate Chinese Language classes as well as Chinese Culture classes. The scholar also works as an ambassador of Zhaoqing University and works with Anoka-Ramsey students who may be interested in studying at Zhaoqing University. Annually one to three Anoka-Ramsey students spend a semester or an entire academic year studying at Zhaoqing University.
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CARNESVILLE, GA -- Franklin County Commissioners say no to a proposed $603,000 increase to the Sheriff's fiscal 2015 budget.
However, they do plan to consider increases as needed in fiscal 2015.
Sheriff Stevie Thomas is asking for a $3.7 million dollar budget to next fiscal year, which includes an increase of over $200,000 to house out violent inmates in other county jails until a new addition can be added to the Franklin County Detention Center.
But at the first reading and public hearing for the County's fiscal 2015 budget Tuesday evening, the board heard from Commissioner Jeff Jacques who suggested the county keep the Sheriff's budget at $3.2 million for FY15 – the same as this year.
"What I am proposing as related to the Sheriff's budget is with the overage in the Sheriff's budget, I would like to transition back to the same dollar figure that was allocated this (fiscal) year," Jacques began.
Jacques then recommended the county adopt a pay-out-as-needed approach for whatever the Sheriff might need in the next fiscal year.
"Then, as we transition throughout the fiscal year and as we see that specific needs arise, then the Sheriff can come back to the board and ask for amendments to the proposed budget," Jacques said.
Jacques also suggested, the county immediately amend the FY15 Sheriff's budget at their July meeting to include salary and insurance increases.
Citing the current budget overages in the Sheriff's department, Jacques said there needs to be more accountability from the Sheriff.
"It's a way to circumvent and offset the significant budget overrun by the Sheriff's office this year," Jacques said. "It would put another layer of accountability for all of us who are partnered in this county government. It would ensure that we will stay within the confines of our budget and ensure to the taxpaying citizens that we will live within our means."
Jacques' plan includes putting the extra $603,000 requested by the Sheriff into a contingency fund to use for all departments next fiscal year as funds are needed.
"Most of the other departments are either only slightly higher for FY15 or actually lower than this fiscal year," Jacques pointed out.
Calling it smoke and mirrors, Commissioner Clint Harper noted however, that currently there is no county contingency fund. Harper said the $738,000 that was set aside in FY14 had been spent and he noted the county had not included a line item creating a contingency fund for FY15.
"There's no line item currently in this year's budget for contingency but those funds, nonetheless were spent in last year's budget," explained County Manager John Phillips. "So, if you look at the total budget amount for last year, what was advertised and what was approved, was the $14,333,000. So, that money was there in hopes, I'm certain, that those contingency funds would not be spent, but those funds were actually expenditures to the county."
"We are $738,000 more in expenditures than last year because we did away with the contingency fund," Harper replied. "If we don't put any (more money) in contingency this year, and we spend another $700,000 next year that we don't have, like we did this year, then what happens?"
"That's a valid point," Phillips replied.
"My proposal puts basically $600,000 into that contingency line item," noted Jacques.
"That's true, but I want the public to know it's not as it appears," Harper said. "If you're saving x-amount of dollars every year and you no longer save that, then you're spending more. So, in a sense our (FY15) budget spends more than it did last year because we had a contingency fund. I think it's misleading to the public and was to a lot of commissioners until we saw the line of item of contingency was not there. I think we're going down a rocky and dangerous road."
Harper said the contingency fund, plus the planned million dollars to build the jail extension and operate it, would cost the county millions in FY15 that it doesn't have.
"Then we're looking at the jail that is going to raise the budget another $200,000 - $250,000 down the road plus paying for the jail. Before long, we're going to have another $1 - 1.5 million. That's a 10% increase over our entire budget and we can't afford that without a significant tax increase."
Harper said he asked the Sheriff for a breakdown of their records and spending, but never got it.
"Where is this money going? Crime is down nationwide...why is there this increase? There's just no accountability for where t his money is going," Harper concluded.
But Commission chair Thomas Bridges commended the Sheriff's office for cutting costs.
"I appreciate the cooperation I see on the table," he said. "They did save a lot of money from certain angles and their (FY14) budget has gone up considerably. We actually should have amended their (FY14) budget before they spent it."
Bridges, however, did support Jacques' idea and said the Sheriff should come before the board next fiscal year to ask for extra money as needed and he later directed the county manager to secure a monthly breakdown from the Sheriff's office of their expenses.
Harper then asked if anyone was concerned about the County's fund balance, which is also low.
"The auditors have already expressed to us that we should have more in there and this budget doesn't account for raising our fund balance either," Harper said. "We're backing ourselves into a corner."
Later, during the county commission work session, the board voted to create the contingency line item for FY15, putting in the $603,000 difference from the Sheriff's budget.
Sheriff Thomas was not at the work session and public hearing Tuesday and has not yet commented. The board plans to vote Monday morning in a called session to formally adopt the fiscal 2015 budget.