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PHOENIX - The administrator of Arizona's pension system for police officers and other public-safety responders has been fired.
The Arizona Capitol Times reports that the Public Safety Personnel Retirement System board on Friday voted unanimously to put system administrator Jim Hacking on administrative leave.
Pension system Chairman Brian Tobin has until July 21 to reach a settlement officially ending Hacking's employment.
Hacking told The Arizona Republic on Tuesday that he gave salary bumps for five employees without getting approval from the Department of Administration, a violation of state law.
Tobin on Wednesday announced that the pension was halting any illegal pay raises of up to 27 percent for those employees.
The raises were awarded late last year.
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Katrice Lee disappeared from a NAAFI supermarket while shopping with her mum in Schloss Neuhaus, Paderborn in Germany on November 28, 1981, on her second birthday.
Her father was in the British army at the time.
Her sister, Natasha, and her parents have never lost hope that they will find out what happened to Katrice.
"Katrice is the girl that disappeared off the face of the earth, basically just vanished. You'd think someone at that time would have seen something really crucial," says Natasha.
"Katrice had a squint in her eye and a birthmark on her back that looked like a rash. She was wearing red welly boots and a turquoise dufflecoat and curly 'Shirley Temple' hair, yet nobody has seen her.
"The German police decided she had drowned in the river but Katrice was petrified of water," insists Natasha.
"Nowadays families are listened to more. I think if Katrice went missing now, the military police have different procedures in place to stop another family going through the fight we had for the media attention for Katrice.
"It's a living nightmare. The not knowing has been really hard. My mum and dad say they've walked that road to hell and back.
"We believe she was taken by a family who couldn't have children and they decided Katrice would be their lucky one... it's a feeling.
"My mum and dad have a feeling their daughter isn't dead. We believe we'll see her again, no matter how long it takes."

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Celebrities React to Death of Patrice O'Neal
After hearing the news of Patrice O'Neal's sudden death on Tuesday, a number of celebrities took to Twitter to express their thoughts and feelings about the man and his comedy.
Charlie Sheen, who was the target of O'Neal's jokes during his Comedy Central Roast, wrote, "The entertainment world as well as the world at large lost a brilliant man today. Patrice had that rare 'light' around him and inside of him. I only knew him for the few days leading up the Roast. Yet I will forever be inspired by his nobility, his grace and his epic talent. My tears today are for the tremendous loss to his true friends and loving family."
Sara Silverman said, "RIP Patrice O'Neal. You made us laugh til we cried."
Seth Meyers tweeted, "RIP Patrice O'Neal. A day spent watching clips of him on-line is a day well spent."
"Patrice O'Neal. One of the funniest men who ever walked this earth. RIP," added Denis Leary.
Colin Quinn expressed, "Thanks to everybody for the Patrice ONeal comments. One of a kind. In heaven right now, charming half and infuriating half, then reversing."
Kate Walsh: "God Bless Patrice O' Neal, I'm so glad I got to meet you and hear your funny f'in words. A truly singular voice."
David Alan Grier said, "RIP Patrice Oneal...Amazing artist. Your voice n spirit will b missed."
"So damn funny and so smart and such a giant heart," noted Bob Saget.
Joe Rogan tweeted, "RIP to my friend Patrice O'Neal, a great thinker, a great comic, and a great human being. He had a truly unique perspective on this world."
Nick Cannon reacted, "An amazing comedian and an even better person."
Jim Gaffigan called O'Neal, "Undeniably brilliant."
"I started my career w/ Patrice O'Neal," recalled Dane Cook. "He was 1 of the best ever. Fond memories of road gigs, late night eats & laughs."
Vinny Guadagnino said, "RIP Patrice O'neal..You were one of the best."
Norma Macdonald offered, "The best comedian in the world has died. I love you, Patrice."
"RIP brother," wrote Drew Carey. "My heart goes out to the family."
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According to the Washington Business Journal on Jan. 31, there is a debate between chocolates and flowers as a favorite on Valentine's Day.
The National Confectioners Association in Washington put out a news release last week saying Americans overwhelmingly prefer chocolate instead of flowers on Valentine's Day, 69 to 31 percent.
Susan Whiteside, vice president of communications of the NCA, said:
"There is no question that sweet treats have a special place in everyone's heart this holiday season."
Jennifer Sparks, vice president of marketing at the Society of American Florists in Alexandria, said:
"The floral industry does not disparage against others, but prefers that flowers stand on their own merits."
Unsurprisingly, both chocolate and flowers boast some impressive numbers on Valentine's Day.
Total U.S. confectionery sales for Valentine's Day 2014 are projected to be $1.057 billion, a 1.9 percent increase over last year. Chocolate will make up about 75 percent of candy sales on Valentine's Day. The favorite form of chocolate on Valentine's Day is with caramel, followed by chocolate-covered nuts, cream-filled and chocolate-filled.
As for flowers, the SAF says more than 233 million roses are produced for the Valentine's Day holiday, and it is the busiest day of the year for florists.
If you're not sure if chocolate or flowers is the right choice to give your sweetheart this year, Sparks wants you to know she has science on her side. She says, "Flowers are scientifically proven to make people happy and improve our emotional health."
Here is something to consider if you are in doubts about what to give.
Since the time of the Aztecs, it has been reported that chocolate has been thought to be a powerful aphrodisiac. Chocolate contains both phenylethylamine and serotonin, which are known mood enhancers and stimulants. It also contains anandamide, a substance said to have the same effects on the brain as the THC in marijuana, which produces a sense of euphoria similar to the sensations we experience during sex or when we are in love.
If you are still in doubt about which your mate will prefer, why not give both?


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Missed Class Policy
The University of Toledo Missed Class Policy
Approved by Faculty Senate, 1/22/02;
approved by Student Senate, 1/22/02
This policy provides for basic protections and reasonable accommodations for students who miss class with excused absences. Students are expected to attend every class meeting of courses in which they are registered. Only in specific, unavoidable situations does the University excuse absences from class: 1) personal emergencies, including, but not limited to, illness of the student or of a dependent of the student [as defined by the Board of Trustees' Policy on Family and Medical Leave], or death in the family; 2) religious observances that prevent the student from attending class; 3) participation in University-sponsored activities, approved by the appropriate University authority, such as intercollegiate athletic competitions, activities approved by academic units, including artistic performances, R.O.T.C. functions, academic field trips, and special events connected with coursework; 4) government-required activities, such as military assignments, jury duty, or court appearances; and 5) any other absence that the professor approves.
Itis the responsibility of each instructor to decide what weight (if any) shall be placed on missed classes in the computation of final course grades. The instructor must inform students in writing during the first week of the course (e.g., in the course syllabus) of his/her policies on missed classes and related issues, including unexcused absences, make-up examinations, and makeup of work missed during students' excused absences. It is the responsibility of each instructor to identify in his/her syllabus the methods (written, e-mail, and/or voice mail) by which any unexpected student absences should be communicated. Each instructor should provide students with at least two of the aforementioned methods as options to communicate any absences. Instructors' missed class policies must be consistent with the University Policy as stated in the paragraph above. The taking of class attendance is at the discretion of the faculty.
Students are responsible for complying with the missed class policies of their instructors. Students bear the responsibility of notifying the instructor of a planned absence by one of the methods provided by the instructor. In the event of an emergency or an unavoidably short notice of absence, the student must present the instructor with an approved written excuse upon the student's return to class. Approved written excuses will be at the instructor's discretion, including, but not limited to, doctor's notice, funeral programs, etc. It is strongly recommended that the student use two of the three aforementioned methods (email, writing, or voicemail) to insure that the instructor is properly notified of the planned absence. In the event that the instructor should not receive the student's notification, the student should be prepared to present an alternative excuse. It will be at the instructor's discretion to approve or disapprove of the alternative excuse.
Students are responsible for all material covered in classes they miss, even when their absences are excused as defined above. Students must make arrangements with instructors to complete missed assignments, labs, examinations or other course requirements. In turn, instructors are not to penalize students with excused absences.The Provost shall inform faculty in writing of this policy, making clear that instructors bear responsibility for the academic conduct of their classes and for providing reasonable accommodation for students who miss class with excused absences.


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Yesterday I received a link to an interactive map displaying all the blue plaques in London. For the uninitiated, the blue plaques are badges (normally blue, you guessed!) installed in a public place to commemorate the link between the place and a well known person. These plaques exist not only in all of England, but also on other European cities, like Paris, Rome, Oslo, etc.
Back in London, I started checking how many blue plaques there were in the area around The Cavendish. I was quite surprised to see that Sir Isaac Newton lived just 1 minute from the hotel! Sir Newton moved to Jermyn Street, London, in the late 1600's and became Master of the Royal Mint. Sir Newton was the first scientist to be knighted and some believe that his eccentricity later in life was due to the high content of mercury in his body, probably due to his involvement with alchemy.
Another important resident of the area was Nancy Astor, an incredibly witty politician, and the first female Member of Parliament. Lady Astor was not in the best terms with the then Prime Minister, Winston Churchill and allegedly suggested him "come sober" after the Prime Minister asked her what disguise he should wear to an upcoming masquerade ball. Very bold lady, indeed. She lived on St. James's Square, just 3 minutes from The Cavendish London.
Other illustrious former neighbours of The Cavendish London included the painter Thomas Gainsborough, Ada Lovelace (regarded as the first computer programmer and the only legitimate child of Lord Byron) and William Pitt, ex Prime Minister.


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Infographic: Social Media Guidelines at Work
Chances are you're on Facebook. Chances are you're on Facebook at work. Chances are your coworkers are on Facebook.
And, there's no doubt some of those coworkers want to be "friends" with you on Facebook.
Knowing that, here's some stats about friending at work.
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Graduate Study in Social Justice and Criminology
Thank you for taking the time to consider the Social Justice and Criminology Program and Delta State University. Whether you are an experienced professional in the Social Justice and Criminology field or a recent high school or community college graduate considering a career in criminal justice, the Social Justice and Criminology Program at Delta State University has something to offer you. Delta State University is unique in that it provides students with both small class size and matches each student with a faculty advisor to oversee their progress through the program. The Social Justice and Criminology Program at Delta State University offers a Bachelor of Science and Master of Science degrees designed to provide students with a strong foundation in justice and law. Electives are available to strengthen your academic understanding of policing, corrections, the legal system, juvenile justice, and wildlife law enforcement. Many students elect to apply their classroom knowledge in real world setting.


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It something they've been doing for quite a while – to the tune of over 1.9 million trash cans during the last four years, just at their sales and logistics centers around the country.
They've been doing such a great job of it the Environmental Protection Agency has handed the corporation a 2013 WasteWise Large Business Partner of the Year award for the second time.
These same facilities have received a WasteWise award four years running, recognizing their efforts to minimize waste, expand recycling and purchase products with attention to sustainability.
"Toyota focuses on continually improving how we do business," remarked Chris Reynolds, TMS chief environmental officer. "By reducing waste and increasing efficiency, we save environmental resources and lower costs for both Toyota and our customers."
The total trash reduction at those sales and logistics centers adds up to over 304 million pounds of waste avoidance, preventing a full 98 percent of their trash from being hauled away to landfills or incinerators. That's the equivalent of 1,843 Endeavor Shuttles, like the one the Toyota Tundra pulled across the bridge in California.
The WasteWise program is a voluntary partnership program sponsored by the EPA to help organizations achieve cost savings, improve efficiency and reduce their climate footprint through waste reduction. The firms involved vary from large and small businesses to nonprofit organizations to federal, state, local and even tribal governments.
Were thinking that's the way Mother Nature wants to be treated.
Sometimes it takes a creative approach to keep stuff out of the landfill. For example when the trucks from the North American Parts Center in Kentucky drop off parts at regional distribution centers, they're loaded with plastic bags and plastic stretch wrap for the return trip. Such plastics are not easy to recycle, but Toyota has found a nearby manufacturer that combines the recycled plastic with reusable wood to make composite patio materials, taking the plastic from packing to decking.
It's an example we can all emulate by reducing, reusing or recycling many of the things we take to the curb on trash day.
Happy Earth Day!
Toyota's not just reducing waste on Earth Day
It something they've been doing for quite a while – to the tune of over 1.9 million trash cans during the last four years, just at their sales and logistics centers around the country.


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Get inspired by bright colours and bold prints with our latest look book Paradise Island. The outfits scream summer fun and happy vacations. Make an impact this summer with a tropical rainbow!
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you guys have the most adorable clothes! love number 1, but it wouldn't look that good on me.
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The crochet in the middle of that red dress makes it so amazing! Always can't go wrong with a red number. :)


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The Heidelberg University Athletics department has moved to mandatory on campus physicals for all student athletes. Student athletes will be examined by our doctors so that they can receive the best medical attention available, should they be injured in competition. Athletes will be notified of these August dates by their coaches.
ALL ATHLETES must annually complete the following:
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Giant Doily Rug
Blown up your doily and move it from table to floor!!!! Giant doily rug or floor mat is one of the most wanted crochet rugs in the recent years since it was created and made well-known by Ladies & Gentleman. Look at it, doesn't its sublimity spice up the floor and the home decor? This giant doily rug is for my sister's new house, I am going to make another one for mine when I am moving in… hopefully end of this year.
The pattern I used is a modified 8-Point Poinsettia Doily from a Japanese crochet book, but basically you can use your favorite doily pattern to make it. Personally, I like my rug to be denser (lesser holes) with more double crochet stitches, so I chose this doily pattern. The crochet hook to do this giant doily rug is size 10mm (N hook), it come in a set of 4 by Susan Bates Multi-Pack-Contains Sizes L,M,N,P. The joining up of this Ace braided cotton clothesline rope took part of the time since it comes in 200 feet each and I used 7 of them to make this. If you can get a long roll of continuous of similar rope that is able to crochet, by all means, use it!
The total working hour to complete this doily rug is approximately 16 hours. It is easy and fast to make but might need some arms, wrists and fingers strengths since the rope is fat and rigid compare to yarn. Well… I do have one problem, it is heavy and warm when I put it on my laps while working towards the end of the rug. I tried to put it on the floor, but bending down and crochet isn't comfortable at all. Perhaps a chair in front of you would be a good idea to put the rug on while you crochet.
Let's jump to the crochet pattern after this and watch me how to join the braided cotton clothesline rope that has fiber core in it.
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Hi! Is there a printable version of the pattern?51
My hands are old and I wonder if you would make this rug for me?
What would it cost for one about 60 inches round ?52
How much dose the cost end up being for the project?53
I really love this rope rug:) I wanna make one as well, but i got a bit confused about the size. Could you please tell me how much rope have you used in meter? Many Thanks in advance:)54
I see, so for a 6 ft. doily made out of the same rope as shown,
what is your estimate cost? and how can I order one from you? Thanks
for your reply.55
Great job done nice one again56
Hello! How are you? I'm in the process of making this beautiful rug and I'm on round 5 but I realized I have the right size rope but it doesn't seem to be Solid Braid cotton, there is a material in the center of the rope that is surrounded by some cotton, almost like very thin strand of plastic. Should I stop adding on to this and start all over with the slid braid cotton rope? Will there be a difference on how it starts to wear? Thank you so much in advance!57
I'm on round 10 which says
R10 : *ch3, sk dc, 1dc in each of next four dc, ch3, slst in 3rd ch of ch5, "1dc in next ch5 sp, ch1″, repeat" 8 times, 1dc in same space, slst in 3rd ch of ch5*, repeat* 8 times, slst in each of next three ch.
1st off when i ch 3, i have a 5 sp from the last round..so i skip the whole 5 sp, then skip the 1st and last dc from the 6 dc's that are there putting 4 dc's between them, sl st in the 3rd chain, and (this is the most confusing part) 1 dc in the ch 5 space. which makes it so scrunched up when im done with this round.
Hopefully you understand how I explained that. I'll wait until you reply to continue because after this round I have no idea how you get 17 dc's in row 11.
(btw if i look closely at your pictures it looks like you have 9 dc in the ch 5 space?)58
Thank you so much for your quick answer!! I stopped making the rug, I'm going to look for the braided cotton. Thanks again!!!59
Where did you buy the cotton rope?60
I too have the same question about about round 10 as Cheryl (see comment #59). Please respond as I'm really stumped!! Thank you.61
Just wanted to say 'thank you' for sharing your craft/sewing ideas and tutorials. When you make things for a home or for gifts its appreciated more than just buying something.62
Your rope looks gray. Is that the lighting, or does the clothesline you linked to actually look gray rather than white? I love the gray, but all I'm finding is white.63
Such a beautiful pattern… I'm going to make one for each of my granddaughters new rooms 🙂
Thanks for sharing your talent!!
Hi, thank you for this wonderful tutorial! I was wondering if you worked with the rope directly from the package or if you soaked or washed it first to soften the fibers. I know this will be a tough project physically but my rope is so still that the stitches are suffering and looking a little wonky. Just thought id ask and thanks again!65
I am having trouble following row 10, can you help
Hi, I love this! Thanks so much for posting the pattern. I have ordered the 'alternative' braided rope, and a couple of N crochet hooks and am so excited to get started. Fingers crossed it ends up looking as good as yours – I'm making this for my baby's bedroom!67
Am getting ready to start row 6. No probs so far, but is it going to lay flat? Will it have to be blocked? Am using a super bulky yarn that is about the same diam.68
For this project — Check out this great cotton cord on Etsy – by Bobbiny — comes in terrific colors.
Hi have just found this and I am impressed. Have started already. I do however strike one problem….
Row 2
ch3, 1dc in the same st, 2dc in next dc, ch2, *sk ch, 2dc in each of next two dc, ch2*, repeat* 7 times, slst in 3rd ch at the beginning round.
What on earth does sk ch mean. I am guessing it is skip chain
Hi Joanne,
I love this pattern and the pdf. Its a great idea. I'm in the middle of making it. Love your site. I'm visualizing this beautiful rug just like the one in your picture. I'm enjoying the process of making it.
Can you please look at your instructions for round 10? I am so very confused. I've stopped to wait to hear from you. I love this rug and don't want to give up now. I need some clarity. Thank you
Now I have a question about round 11. Not coming out right on the 17 dc. Is there something I'm missing? I'm almost finished and then I won't have to bug you anymore. ONLY TWO MORE ROUNDS LEFT!!!73
Hi, I have the same "swirl" to my rug on completion that Clare mentioned in post 68.1.1. Is it likely that in R1 you have ch3, dc in the ring and then you have ch, but it doesn't say how many to ch. Should I assume it is one ch or do you do two ch because you are doing a dc?74
Just found your site. Love, luv the rug pattern! Adding thus pattern to my must list.
Will send you a pic once completed.
Thank you for posting the free rug pattern! It is fabulous:) I have included it on my blog Karla's Making It (linking to your pattern, of course)! You can view it here http://www.karlasmakingit.com/free-crochet-patterns/free-crochet-rug-patterns76
Love the rug! Unfortunately I am so terrible with crocheting & knitting *sad*77
How do you recommend cleaning this rug? I wonder if the cord could be dyed? Thanks.78
Your work is totally unique & it looks very tough to create similar rug for other person like me also. I am from http://www.aimdeals.com/ located in India. We respect quality craft maker like you. My work is search unique crafts products design for inspiration. In my inspiration designer craft list your rug is also added. Keep updating your work. Best of luck.79
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Cool Rug.. It is useful as well as beautiful.. I like it.80
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Hi I am new here and as soon as i figure out how to post pics it will help. Im looking at a s&w 38 model 15. havnt got all the info right yet I know it has a 2 inch barrel is this a good gun? its from the 70's
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I have a S&W model 15 that I use regularly; I bought it because I carried one while in the USAF, and I really enjoy shooting this size and style of revolver. Mine is a 4" barrel version, but otherwise, it is probably almost identical to the one you are looking at. The S&W model 15 is a .38 Special caliber, 6-shot, swing-out cylinder, medium-frame (K-frame), blue-steel revolver, that can be fired in two different modes; single-action (thumb-cocking the hammer and lightly squeezing the trigger for each shot) or double-action (squeezing the trigger through a long, heavy pull that cocks and then releases the hammer for each shot). It has a fully-adjustable rear sight, with slotted adjustment screws for windage (left and right adjustment) and elevation (up and down). The front sight is usually a serrated steel ramp-style fixed blade. Normal factory-issued grips were made of checkered walnut, and were the smaller service-style grips. Used model 15s are often seen with aftermarket (non-factory) rubber grips, which are usually rather ugly, although they can be very functional in giving the shooter a secure grasp on the handgun.
These are great revolvers, and one in excellent condition might bring $400 or more. Used police department trade-in guns with worn external finishes are worth less, but still can be fine shooters.
Short answer is YES it is a good gun...
Update I bought the gun a beautiful model 15-4 2inch barrel. i cant find a blemish on it. we went to the range to test drive it. we sent more than 100 sounds down range I think i love this gun
Congrats! You made a fine choice.
How can i upload a pic of my gun to here i would love some feed back
That was a good gun to purchase!


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Following the tragedy in Sandy Hook, Conn., I watched in amazement how, as a nation, we came together to comfort our own. It brought to mind the tragic scene following Hurricane Sandy. Americans came forth helping Americans, even more it seems than our own president did. It was comforting to see fellow countrymen coming to the aid of one another, even as their own lives were being torn apart.
I wonder how it is that such a simple notion is now more a surprise than the norm? We show sympathy in such times, yet why not so much in our everyday lives? How many times have we passed by that stranded motorist, never looking back? What about the homeless man on the street corner, enduring 100+ degree weather that could really use the extra water bottle sitting untouched in the cupholder?
When was it that we stopped freely opening our hearts, our wallets and our homes to those in dire situations? Even a simple smile can be of great worth to a hurting soul, and those are free -- yet this small task often seems too much to ask.
We come together as a nation to raise millions of dollars to help the disaster victims in a matter of hours, and yet we are watching our neighbors lose their homes, small businesses folding before our eyes, cars being repossessed, jobs being lost. Having been raised in a tiny community where we lent a hand if a friend needed help repairing their roof, patching their driveway, getting a store of wood in before the winter cold hit, I am appalled at this new trend.
When a house needed a fresh coat of paint, we all pulled together and helped. I recall a large group of men and women helping search the surrounding woods for a lost pet one summer. These little acts of kindness seem to be a thing of the past, though I have yet to understand why.
Isn't it interesting that our sense of community and generosity have been gradually replaced with debauchery, slander and a ravenous, insatiable need for self-gratification and immorality? How did we move from "Leave It To Beaver" into a world drowning in video games where the goal is to slaughter as many as one can? Does it really take 27 deaths in a grammar school massacre to make us rethink the negative impact of glamorizing murder and mayhem? Such an appalling reality makes me grimace.
What happened to us that we traded in Mayberry for a street of wickedly conniving women on Wisteria Lane, and called it entertainment? Was it such a subtle shift in thinking that we really haven't noticed?
A few years ago I was plowed down on Highway 41 by an "inattentive" R.V.-wielding tourist from Switzerland. Unless one can declare the rental company negligent, that $10 million policy they have on every unit is untouchable. This reality left me stunned, and with my immense injuries, utterly buried in hospital and rehabilitation debt. But what came after is what truly infuriated me.
The unnamed opposing council informed me that there would be triple the payout for me if I would alter my recollection. They wanted me to lie so as to cover the truth and in turn I would be paid for said dishonesty. This is what the world has come to. My parents would have rolled over in their graves if I had given in. Some of you might be grumbling at these words. I realize there are those of us whom still have it in our hearts to reach out to those in need. What I am saying is simply that we are no longer the norm, and that is disturbing, don't you agree?
How repulsive is it that in the attempt to protect your own property and the safety of your family, one very possibly may wind up behind bars? I read a story of a home owner sent to prison for shooting an intruder attempting to rape his daughter. I think about the wronged homeowner that was sued by the robber that cut himself coming through the very window he broke entering the home, and won.
The madness makes me wonder what can we do as the underdog in a rapidly degrading society. Write our TV stations, insisting on more wholesome programming, demand those gruesome video games be banned? Maybe stop the next time you see a woman's car broken down on the shoulder of the road -- offer that street beggar a bottle of water and an encouraging word?
I propose we all, each and every one of us, take the time to make someone else top priority. Be a blessing to those in need, lend kindness every chance we have, and simply be a true reflection of those that came before us -- when family, friends, and, yes, even strangers, truly mattered. With baby steps maybe we can get a little "Mayberry" back in this heavily narcissistic world in which we live.


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The Wildcats went three-and-out again, and again the Aggies drove the field, going 45 yards on eight plays before being stopped at the 1-yard line. That set up Johnson's field goal with 2:32 to play to make it 34-22 and set off the game-ending fireworks.
NMSU scored first when Morrison capped a 13-play, 80-yard drive with an 8-yard touchdown run at the 8:02 mark of the first quarter. ACU responded with an 11-play, 80-yard drive that culminated in a Nik Grau 20-yard field goal to make it 7-3 with 3:41 to play in the quarter.
With 10:17 left in the first half, Andrew McDonald hit Adam Shapiro with a 6-yard scoring pass and the Aggies pushed their lead out to 14-3.Trailing by 11 points and facing third-and-7, Baker made one of his best plays of the night when he scrambled out of trouble and picked up 18 yards and a first down.
He hit Taylor for 14 yard son the next play and then Baker ran for eight, West for nine Baker for nine and West for the last 10 as ACU made it 14-9 with6:04 left in the half. Grau's PAT was blocked and the Wildcats trailed by five points.
On NMSU's second play after the touchdown, Justin Stephens picked off a McDonald pass to set up the ACU offense at the NMSU 37-yard line. ACU was into the end zone and the lead just five plays later as Baker hit Cantu-Harkless from 20 yards out on third-and-9 to make it 15-14. Grau's PAT was tipped again and the Wildcats' lead was one point.
NMSU responded with a nine-play, 69-yard touchdown drive that was capped when Shapiro hit Perris Scoggins with a 6-yard touchdown pass on a wide receiver reverse pass. The PAT was good and the Aggies' lead was 21-15 with 52 seconds left in the first half.
But the Wildcats responded with a three-play, 65-yard drive that gave them the lead going to halftime. The kickoff by Brock Baca went out of bounds and on the first two plays, Baker completed passes of 14 yards and 43 yards to West to move the ball to the 8-yard line. Baker then hit Darian Hogg with a touchdown pass and Grau's kick was good to give ACU a 22-21 lead at halftime.
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Hull, who ranks third all-time in NHL goals scored behind Wayne Gretzky and Gordie Howe, played for the Red Wings for three seasons. He won his second career Stanley Cup with Detroit in 2002.
"He is a dynamic player who creates excitement every time he enters the offensive zone," Phoenix general manager Michael Barnett said.
Hull has scored 741 goals and added 649 assists in 1,264 career NHL games. He has also scored 103 goals and 87 assists in 202 career playoff games.
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Indian culture and life style is always a subject of curiosity for the west. India, the country of Ten thousand years culture, the land of sharp contrasts and the perfect example of unity among vivid diversity believes in simple living and high thinking. Though Hindu dominated country, peaceful co-existence of people belonging to all religions of the world here is one of the greatest aspects of the Indian culture. Constitutionally, India is a secular country and every Indian enjoys equal rights irrespective of his/her religion, caste, sex and political opinion. When you minutely analyze the Indian life style and culture we find several other unique and interesting aspects of Indian culture. They are described below.
Irrespective of caste creed and religion, marriage is a must and the most auspicious social ceremony of every Indian family. And the interesting fact is that more than 70% of the marriages are arranged one even today. It means, the parents of the boy or girl take the decision about his/her marriage. However, there are few exceptions to this too. Indian family life is an extended and inclusive one. The concept of joint family and offspring taking complete care of the parents during old age is a common aspect of Indian lifestyle.
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Taking foot wears off is a common practice when some enters into temple or house. While accepting something, using only the right hand is another interesting custom related to Indian culture. Greeting guests with folded hands is another unique aspect of great Indian culture as Indians treat their guests as their God.


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So back in 1992, the government (concerned about the growing queue of future retirees with their hand out for a government-funded pension) introduced a scheme that would make contributing to a superannuation fund compulsory.
The Superannuation Guarantee legislation has been through many legislative changes since then, but still serves to ensure every worker has something put aside for retirement.
As an employer, your business needs to pay superannuation for your staff, on top of their salary. Most employees will be covered by the Superannuation Guarantee (SG) law, whether full-time, part-time or casual, and even contractors in most cases.
The other eligibility factors are that staff 18 and earn, before tax, $450 or more per month. If a staff member is less than 18, they must work at least 30 hours and earn at least $450 a month to be eligible for SG. You are free to contribute for employees not within this scope if you choose. The upper age limit was abolished from July 1, 2013.
The minimum
The minimum amount required is 9.5% (as of July 1, 2014) of each eligible employee's total earnings, and needs to be paid into any complying super fund at least once a quarter (before the cut-off dates of January 28, April 28, July 28 and October 28), although you can pay more often if that suits. The minimum will also increase in increments up to 12% by July 2022. Every such contribution you make for staff is tax deductible.
It is mandatory to offer employees a 'choice of fund'. Employees will need to nominate which super fund or retirement savings account they want payments made to, but if they don't you can choose a fund on their behalf. In either case you need to be certain the fund has 'complying' status from the Australian Prudential Regulatory Authority (APRA), and the employee (or their fund) will need to show you the fund's 'letter of compliance'. You're required to pass on to the super fund the staff member's details, including tax file number, and start paying into the fund within two months of a new employee starting work.
The earnings that the compulsory 9.5% is calculated on (called the 'earnings base' by the Tax Office) must include remuneration for normal hours plus any allowances, commissions (including sales commissions), shift and leave loadings – but not dividends or bonuses, or basically nothing that is not related to performance.
The Tax Office has a handy super guarantee calculator that defines what's in an earnings base and what's not, and to help work out how much you will have to put aside for each employee. Also, from July 1, 2010, the federal government introduced a superannuation 'clearing house', or central deposit point for taking SG contributions. But the service is limited to businesses with fewer than 20 employees. See more details here.
Not meeting your compulsory super obligations brings with it a penalty, called the superannuation guarantee charge. This is composed of the amount of the unpaid super contribution plus an administrative penalty and some interest. Payments generally go to the employees who missed out.
The super guarantee is regulated by keeping an eye on the amounts that go into super on a quarterly basis, so an actual shortfall of payment or even missing a deadline will show up as failing to meet super guarantee obligations.
If you ever incur a superannuation guarantee charge, you also have to keep records of how you calculated the amounts shown in your quarterly superannuation guarantee charge statement. A penalty of up to $3,300 for an individual and $16,500 for a corporation applies for failing to keep records.
To make sure you don't do it again, salt is rubbed into this wound by disallowing the whole of the charge as a tax deduction – which means you will miss out on a sizeable deduction (the missed super contribution) that you would have otherwise been able to claim.
And there is another penalty for not meeting the SG obligations. From July 1, 2011, the director penalty regime has been extended to superannuation guarantee amounts, making directors personally liable for their company's failure to pay employee superannuation.
There may be no obligation for you to keep contributing to an employee's super fund while they are away from work on WorkCover. The obligation to contribute to super generally only applies to wages and salary paid while an employee is actually working, however there are some awards, workplace agreements and contracts that specify that employers are required to continue super contributions for a limited period while a claimant is on WorkCover.
Reporting obligations
A few records need to be kept of course – the amount of super paid for each employee, proof that you offered a choice of fund, receipts or other evidence that you have made contributions to a super fund, and a copy of the information an employee provided you about their fund.
There are many instances where an employee negotiates with their workplace to have more than the super guarantee amount put into a super fund – for example as part of a package via a salary sacrifice arrangement, or some employees may like bonuses paid into their super fund rather than their bank account.
They are all however 'reportable contributions' under the reporting obligations. Super contributions that are made due to an employee having a 'capacity to influence' amounts paid to super (such as via salary sacrifice), as well as the compulsory contributions, need to be shown on an employee's payment summary.
If you make super contributions under an effective salary sacrifice arrangement or extra super contributions to a super fund for an employee, you may need to report those contributions ( called reportable employer superannuation contributions, or RESCs) on your employee's payment summary.
Reportable contributions
Reportable contributions are not included in the employee's taxable income, but need to be shown on payment summaries in the same way as reportable fringe benefits. This is because these amounts may push a person's eligibility over the threshold for some tax concessions, or they may be counted towards some income tests (and are generally factored into 'adjusted taxable income') for various government benefits.
The rationale is that contributions to super, or fringe benefits, which are not taxed in the hands of the employee, still benefit the recipient. The fact that someone can afford to not receive this money as direct (cash-in-bank) income should not enable them to get access to another benefit. These include dependant and mature age tax offsets, the Medicare levy surcharge threshold and super co-contributions.
For example, say one of your staff, Dan, has a dependent spouse Prue who is on unpaid leave. Dan wants to claim the dependent spouse tax offset for Prue in his tax return, and the offset has an eligibility income threshold of $9,254 to be eligible. Prue has no wage for that year, but her employer pays $10,000 in super contributions during that same time. She may have a taxable income of zero, but an 'adjusted' income (due to the reportable super contributions) of $10,000, rendering Dan ineligible to claim the tax offset as this is over the threshold.
The Tax Office has a handy super guarantee calculator that defines what's in an earnings base and what's not, and to help work out how much you will have to put aside for each employee.
Also, in July 2010, the federal government introduced a superannuation 'clearing house', or central deposit point for taking SG contributions. But the service is limited to businesses with fewer than 20 employees. See more details here.
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The Bulls held true on their stance of not trading Luol Deng, simply to save money in salary and luxury taxes, and found the best possible deal they could giving the two-time All-Star's impending free agency this summer.
In a late-night deal on Monday, they agreed to send Deng to the Cleveland Cavaliers for Andrew Bynum and three future draft picks.
One pick is a first-round pick that is top 10 protected over the next two years, via the Sacramento Kings, plus two future second-round picks that belong to the Portland Trail Blazers. The Bulls will have the right to swap 2015 first-round picks with Cleveland as long as the Cavs' pick is outside the lottery.
According to ESPNChicago, The Bulls are expected to waive Bynum by 5p.m. on Tuesday. By doing so, they will save more than $15 million in salary and luxury taxes because they would cut him before the second half of his $12.3 million contract becomes guaranteed, moving the team below the luxury tax.
"We have great respect for Luol Deng, as a player and a person. He has been an incredible contributor to our team on the court, and he has also done great things in the community," said Chicago Bulls General Manager Gar Forman in a statement released by the team. "On behalf of the entire Bulls organization, I want to thank Luol for his years in Chicago.
"The moves made today will put us in a better position to make the entire roster stronger for the future and to compete for a championship,"
According to Yahoo Sports, Deng rejected a three-year, $30 million extension offered by the Bulls last week, which was the prelude to the current move as the Cavs had long coveted Deng and the Bulls not wanting to risk the small forward leaving in the summer with them receiving nothing.
Deng is averaging 19 points and 6.3 rebounds on the season. He came to the Bulls in a draft-night trade with the Phoenix Suns in 2004. In 637 (591 starts) regular season contests, he holds career averages of 16.1 ppg, 6.4 rpg and 2.5 apg in 35.9 mpg.
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Dear Friends,
It's a great time of year, isn't it?
While we pray for all those for whom the Christmas/New Year season brings pain, sorrow, or loneliness, we also thank the Lord for the joy he gives us in celebrating his birth, and in realizing that "Merry Christmas" doesn't mean that everything is necessarily going well, but rather that even if everything around us falls apart, we still have access to God, to salvation, to victory over evil, and to eternal life!
That's why we can be "merry," and that is the basis for the kind of hope of which Pope Benedict XVI speaks in his new encyclical.
This is a time of year when we also get together with relatives whom we may not see much at other times of the year. This is a blessing.
As many people indicate to me, it can also be a cause of some sorrow. As Archbishop Fulton Sheen once said, the tragedy of life is not what we suffer. It's what we miss.
While many are blessed with relatives with whom they can celebrate the fullest and deepest meaning of Christmas, very many also experience the disconnect of being together with people they love who don't share the joy of loving the Lord. Perhaps they are far from any meaningful practice of the faith; perhaps they don't even share the fundamental commitment to the sanctity of life – without which Christmas makes no sense.
Or perhaps they just don't understand why you're so passionate and intense about the faith and the pro-life movement.
This problem is one of the limitations of this life that will be fully removed only in the life to come. Meanwhile, let's witness to our families and come together as often as possible with our friends and colleagues who share our deepest passion for the Lord.
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I've just installed Ubuntu to replace Windows. I can't seem to find a good alternative to Quickbooks pro to run on Ubuntu. Any help would be appreciated.
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There are a variety of alternatives to QuickBooks, if you're looking for a web-based option. Or, as Jackson Doak mentioned, there is GnuCash - open source & desktop. It's a pretty robust accounting software and certainly worth exploring, if you prefer a desktop alternative to QuickBooks.
If you're open to web-based options, then have a look at Wave (completely free), Monchilla or Outright (both free/paid options). QuickBooks does have an online version available and there's Xero also.
It will depend on your accounting needs, as much as your chosen platform. I'm a certified advisor and user of QuickBooks, as well as the web-based software options I listed.
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You could install quickbook via wine, if that's too much hassle, you could try:
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Are you a microwave popcorn addict? Many people love the salty, butter-like taste. Some even rely on popcorn as a diet aid. But here are just 5 reasons why microwave popcorn is a bad choice.
1. Popcorn Lung Disease
The artificial butter flavoring contained in most microwave popcorn can cause irreversible lung damage. The offending chemical is called diacetyl.
It can cause bronchiolitis obliterans. That's a condition where small airways (bronchioles) become obliterated. It's the same kind of lung damage soldiers suffered in World War I from poison gas.
The dangers of diacetyl were first discovered in popcorn factory workers who inhaled it on the job. Manufacturers claimed it was only an occupational hazard and posed no threat to consumers. Not so.
Recently researchers from Brown University documented three cases of bronchiolitis obliterans in microwave popcorn lovers:
- A 47-year-old woman consumed three to five bags a day. Now she can't walk without getting out of breath and needs a lung transplant.
- A 56-year-old man started coughing up blood after eating two to three bags a day.
- Another woman ate one to two bags a day. Her lungs show severe scarring called "honeycombing" and patches with the appearance of ground glass.
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Another study from the University of Minnesota found diacetyl can pass through the blood-brain barrier and weaken the brain's defenses against the formation of amyloid plaques found in Alzheimer's patients.
Despite complaints to the FDA microwave popcorn containing diacetyl is still on the store shelves. The flavoring may also be in other snack foods, baked goods, pet foods, and fast foods.
3. Pesticides and GMOs
About 86% of the corn in the United States is a genetically modified organism (GMO). The GMO corn contains a gene from the soil bacteria Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt). The so-called Bt-corn produces Bt-toxin, a pesticide. Bt-toxin breaks open the stomach of certain insects and kills them.
The EPA, Monsanto, and other biotech companies claim Bt-toxin does not have the same effect on the intestinal tracts of mammals, including humans. Human studies are needed.
But a Canadian study found Bt-toxin in the blood of 93% of pregnant women tested, 80% of the umbilical cord blood of their babies, and 67% of non-pregnant women. Animal studies in Italy show that Bt-toxin increases the body's immune, allergic and inflammatory responses.
Most microwave popcorn bags are lined with perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) to keep grease from leaking out. When the bags are heated, they leach PFOA into the popcorn. PFOA is an endocrine disruptor. It's been linked to infertility, thyroid disease, cancer, and immune system problems.
Some microwave popcorn brands contain a preservative called TBHQ. It stands for "Tertiary Butylhydroquinone." Right away you know it's not natural.
TBHQ is a chemical made from the toxic gas butane. Studies show eating just 1 gram may cause ADHD in children, asthma, allergies, dermatitis, and dizziness. It's been associated with stomach cancer in laboratory animals.
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The Nelson and Sue Andrews Institute for Civic Leadership is now accepting applications for Fall. For questions, please contact the Andrews Institute at 615.966.6155.
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Sangre de Cristo Mountains > Crestone Peak > Climber's Log
Crestone Peak Climber's Log
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|SW Gully
Date Climbed: Jun 12, 2011
|Camped at Lower S. Colony Lake (windy), Climbed snow over Broken hand pass and up the SW gully, gorgeous day, perfect weekend!
|Posted Apr 10, 2012 12:54 am
|Red Gully
Date Climbed: Sep 12, 2010
|Standard route from camp at the old 4WD TH. Nice route, but still prefer Crestone Needle's standard route.
|Posted Apr 3, 2012 2:30 pm
|Crestone Peak
Date Climbed: Aug 31, 1996
|Climbed wrong peak, backtracked 900' vertical.
|Posted Oct 29, 2011 12:25 pm
|Ted Eliason
|Great Peak!
Date Climbed: May 14, 2002
|Up the NW couloir from Bears Playground after a cold bivy at upper Colony lake. Many potential mixed alpine routes on the North Face not discussed in guide books.
|Posted Oct 12, 2011 2:59 pm
|Standard Route - Super fun
Date Climbed: Sep 25, 2011
|Super fun route. Everything was clear of snow except for a couple hundred feet of climbing just below broken hand pass on the south colony lake side. Down climbing this section was a bit dicey at places but all in all not too bad. some ppl might prefer a mountaineering axe for this section only.
|Posted Sep 26, 2011 8:24 pm
|Red gully
Date Climbed: Sep 3, 2011
|Pretty long day hike from the new gate closure. The gully was fun safe scrambling with little exposure. Biggest risk is likely rockfall from other climbers, especially at broken hand pass. Hordes of people around over the labor day weekend.
|Posted Sep 5, 2011 1:24 pm
|Red Gully
|First Class 3. One of my favorite climbs to date.
|Posted Aug 21, 2011 3:44 pm
|ellingwood arete direct to traverse
|a nice big peak, though more of a slog than anything else, even via the traverse...TR up at http://zoomloco.xanga.com/732717261/purple-mountain-majesties/
|Posted Jul 16, 2011 4:38 pm
|Red Gully
Date Climbed: Jul 6, 2009
|Very satisfying summit. Sat for an hour at Broken hand pass, waiting for clouds to clear. Finally cleared up and I made a go for it. Crestones are amazing.
|Posted Apr 25, 2011 10:06 pm
|Jeremy Hakes
|Want to go back...
Date Climbed: May 25, 2002
|And do this again.
|Posted Apr 23, 2011 4:39 pm
|cool climb
Date Climbed: Sep 1, 2007
|amazing climb, met bill on this one
|Posted Jan 12, 2011 10:52 pm
|Panthera uncia
|Snowy Red Gully
Date Climbed: Jun 25, 2010
|Encountered a lot of snow in the gully on the standard route so we opted to climb some fun, knoby rock up to the summit.
|Posted Dec 22, 2010 6:11 pm
|Another foggy summit
Date Climbed: Aug 15, 2009
|Happy to get this one after the miserable slog up Cottonwood Creek!
|Posted Oct 11, 2010 12:13 am
|3 in one almost four
|Crestone Needle, Peak, Humbolt
|Posted Oct 5, 2010 8:39 pm
|The Peak from Cottonwood Creek
Date Climbed: Aug 29, 2010
|Tried to make the peak to needle traverse but had to bail due to nil visibility
|Posted Sep 7, 2010 10:50 pm
|Crestone and East Crestone
Date Climbed: Sep 3, 2010
|We made the short approach and camped at the upper South Colony Lake. Then up to the ridge and up the NW Gully. Then down the red gully and over Broken Hand Pass to make a loop of it. Nice area and an interesting route. Steep, but never scary steep.
|Posted Sep 6, 2010 4:42 pm
|From new parking lot
Date Climbed: Aug 29, 2010
|Thirteen hours from new parking lot. My partner, Paul could have easily taken 3-4 hours off that time.
From the saddle to the summit was a bit airy, but fun.
|Posted Aug 29, 2010 12:34 pm
|N Buttress
Date Climbed: Aug 14, 2010
|The North Buttress is an amazing route and a great preparation for the Peak-to-Needle traverse (which is easier in my opinion than the crux of the buttress). Incredible!
|Posted Aug 16, 2010 11:08 am
|Red Couloir
|Awesome Climb, Missed out on the exposure, we were climbing in mostly fog and cloud cover, lite hail. Definately an experience. Hope to do the needle soon.
|Posted Jul 4, 2010 9:34 pm
|Eric Holle
|South Couloir
Date Climbed: May 21, 2010
|This was a great snow climb from South Colony Lakes. On our way back to Broken Hand Pass, we climbed Crestolita as well.
|Posted Jun 7, 2010 2:52 pm


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|44 Amanda Mills
As a Junior (2005-06)...Played in 11 games off the bench ... Averaged 2.7 minutes ... Played a season-high eight minutes at Memphis (01/08) and at Rice (02/06) ... Scored a season-best four points at Memphis, going 2-for-3 from the floor, and pulling down a season-high two rebounds ... Tallied a block and an assist at Rice, both season-bests ... Earned Scholar Athlete team award.
As a Sophomore (2004-05) ... Played in 18 games coming off the bench...Collected eight points, four rebounds and two blocks in her Pirate debut against in-state rival UNC Wilmington (12/18)...Posted seven points and three rebounds and set a career-high in free throws made (5) and free throws attempted (6) against N.C. A&T (01/04)... Recorded a career-high nine points against Saint Louis (01/09)...Snagged a career-high five rebounds against Tulane (01/30)...Sat out the first eight games of the season after transferring last spring from the University of Rhode Island.
At University of Rhode Island (2003-04) ... Averaged 4.4 points and 2.8 rebounds in just over 13 minutes a game as a freshman...In first collegiate start against Saint Joseph's, scored 19 points and had six rebounds...Pulled down 10 rebounds against Maryland Eastern Shore in her first collegiate game... Recorded three career double-doubles with her first coming against Delaware State with 18 points and 14 rebounds...Led team in field goal percentage (.538).
At Arrowhead High School ... Was a four-year letterwinner in basketball...Also participated in track (1998-00) and volleyball (1998)...Member of the Wisconsin select team that finished third in the Junior Olympics...Two-time all-conference selection that was voted one of the top-10 juniors in the state (2001)...Led the Warhawks to the Sweet 16 appearance in the state playoffs...Member of the WBCA state all-star team (2002).
Personal ... Intended major is physical education...Daughter of Patrick and Susan Mills... Has three siblings (Meghan, Katie and Ben).


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|Mother of Pearl
If you think a barracuda is fishy looking, you're right. It's a fish. A barracuda shares several traits with most other fish, in addition to being cold-blooded. It is a vertebrate — it has a spine. It has scales covering its body. It breathes using its gills rather than its lungs. It lays eggs rather than giving birth to live young. The barracuda is any of about 20 species of predatory fishes of the family Sphyraenidae (order Perciformes). Barracudas are usually found in warm, tropical regions; some also in more temperate areas. Nocturnal creatures, they are swift and powerful, small scaled, slender in form, with two well-separated dorsal fins, a jutting lower jaw, and a large mouth with many sharp large teeth. Size varies from rather small to as large as 4-6 feet (1.2-1.8 meters) in the great barracuda (Sphyraena barracuda) of the Atlantic, Caribbean, and the Pacific.
Barracuda are better adapted to hunting in the coral reefs than, say, a tuna
because their bodies,
Barracudas are bold and inquisitive, and fearsome fishes, that may be dangerous to humans. The great barracuda is known to have been involved in attacks on swimmers. In Hawaii's, they have been known to inhabit open waters and bay areas in the shadows, under floating objects. To avoid them, don't wear shiny objects. They are attracted to shiny, reflective things that look like dinner. They cause harm with their sharp jagged teeth and strong tearing jaws; slashing and creating jagged tears in your skin. The overall picture is that our knowledge of this facet of barracuda life is astoundingly incomplete and we can only speculate as to its true nature until someone is lucky enough to be in the right place at the right time to witness barracudas spawning. Another possibility that should be kept in mind is that great barracuda may well show quite different spawning patterns in different parts of the world, or perhaps even in different locations within an island chain.


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Fiammetta's Dream (Book 2 of the Villa Paradiso series) by Ted Atoka
Two widows enlist the help of four college grads and build a state-of-the-art retirement facility. They soon discover that life amid a collection of retirees is not only fun but a daily challenge. In this, the second book of the Villa Paradiso series, the incidents that arise include: a denture disaster, an erotic piece of art, a faulty elevator, a hungry mule, a marching band, a battle with hammers, an act of piracy, a suspected pregnancy, an accident with a bull, and a myriad of smaller calamities. Add a bit of romance and a continuous struggle with an unscrupulous attorney to this mixture, and you're in for a hilarious ride.
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Ted Atoka retired from the world of business in 2001 and now concentrates his efforts on writing. He spends most of his daylight hours working at his word piano, writing about situations he's familiar with (although some might think they're manufactured). When away from his keyboard, he's usually found caring for a parcel of land that he and "Wifey" refer to as "Paradise."
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In between working on books for the Villa Paradiso series and writing collections of short stories, Ted enjoys posting material in his blog: Ted Atoka, Writer from the side of a dirt road (tedatoka.wordpress.com/).


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Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana's Allison Young: Transformation of U.S. Healthcare Demands Leadership
While politicians and jurists debated the merits of the Affordable Care Act for the past three years, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana steadily continued the transformation process it began in 2003. Under the leadership of Allison Young, Blue Cross has been exploring and implementing innovations to improve service to 1.4 million members.
"The need to rethink and reshape our healthcare delivery system is not in question, because too many people cannot afford access to high-quality care," explains Young, who serves as the insurer's Senior Vice President of Benefits Administration. "Our industry must shift its focus from being primarily a business-to-business concern. Instead, payors will be dealing more with the individual consumer. We think it's going to be a positive change, but it can't happen without courageous leadership."
As a local mutual company, owned by its members, Blue Cross has a business imperative to make quality healthcare affordable. Without waiting for a legislative mandate to bring about needed change, the state's largest health insurer has already launched a number of initiatives envisioned through various Pillars of Transformation within the company. Young is leading two of the Pillar groups: Customer Engagement and Operational Excellence.
"Educating our members, or customers, to become fully engaged in their own healthcare decisions is critical," explains Young. "As a part of the Blue value proposition, we encourage members to adopt healthy lifestyles and give them information about reasonable cost-effective options like the appropriate use of generic drugs. Our 'medical home' concept centers services on the patients' own personal needs, and specially trained nurses are available to make sure they get the right level of care. Even the call centers are designed to create personal relationships with patients."
Transparency is a key component of customer engagement. Blue Cross is working to make it simple for patients to select hospitals and physicians based on the quality of care, costs, and even intangibles such as language barriers.
Young initiated a Six Sigma project to improve operational excellence. A challenging project, Six Sigma allows Blue Cross to establish measurable, attainable goals for identifying and removing the causes of errors. "The transformation process is exhaustive," says Young. "We enthusiastically demonstrate No Regrets Leadership to honor our commitment to this community."


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"Sadly, our results show that many women must cope with multiple forms of violence, and that some combinations of violent experiences put women at risk for HIV, other STDs or unplanned pregnancy — not to mention the risks from the violence itself," lead author Jennifer Walsh said in a hospital news release.
The findings provide new insight into the link between exposure to violence and risky sexual behavior, especially among low-income, urban women who may experience high rates of violence, the researchers said.
"Given the ties between multiple violent experiences and sexual risk-taking, clinicians working with women who experience violence or who are at risk for HIV/STDs may need to consider the overlap between the two in order to impact sexual health consequences," Walsh said.
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"The clustering of different types of violence suggests clinicians who work with women who have experienced one type of violence should inquire about other types of violence in order to get a complete picture," she added.
The study recently appeared in the journal Psychology of Violence.
While the researchers uncovered an association between violent experiences and sexual risk behavior, it did not prove a cause-and-effect relationship.


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What is the formula to find a specific root of unity? Also, what does a primitive root of unity mean?
I know that $\zeta_5^5=1$ (5th root of unity), but how would I find $\zeta_5^2$? (the second 5th-root of unity)?
I'm just trying to grasp the concept. Any help would be appreciated. Thank you in advance!


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