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Here's the Report That May Have Prompted The Lumber Liquidators Raid
By Shelly Banjo
Last month's raid on Lumber Liquidators by federal authorities appears to have its roots in research by an environmental activist group.
The Washington-based group, which has the official-sounding name Environmental Investigation Agency, spent three years digging up what it says is evidence the discount flooring retailer knowingly bought millions of square feet of oak and birch wood that originated in protected forests in far eastern Russia through a Chinese-owned supplier.
The environmental group said it provided its findings to federal authorities ahead of the government raid. Its report is available as a PDF here.
Lumber Liquidators' headquarters in Toano, Va., and another location in Richmond were raided last month by special agents from the Immigration and Customs Enforcement's Homeland Security Investigations unit, together with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the Justice Department.
The agents were looking for evidence the company had imported wood products from forests in far eastern Russia that are home to the endangered Siberian tiger, a person familiar with the matter said.
Such evidence could help demonstrate violations of the Lacey Act, a federal conservation statute that makes it illegal to import or sell fish, wildlife or plants if it violates state or foreign law. The act—which carries criminal penalties of up to $500,000 per violation—was amended in 2008 to include wood types to curb illegal logging.
ICE has said no arrests were made and has declined to say whether any items were removed from either location. The investigation's affidavit and search warrants were sealed. A spokesman for ICE, who had been furloughed due to the unresolved dispute in Washington over funding the government, couldn't be reached Tuesday.
Lumber Liquidators confirmed the federal investigation involved imports of wood flooring products but declined to elaborate.
In its investigation, the nonprofit Environmental Investigation Agency said it traveled to the Russian saw mills of one of Lumber Liquidators' longtime Chinese suppliers, the Suifenhe Xingjia Economic and Trade Co. The nonprofit posed as potential buyers and secretly videotaped conversations with Xingjia executives.
The group says executives were open about their extensive use of illegal logging to provide Western retailers with cheap quality wood products. The group said the Chinese executives said Lumber Liquidators knew that some of the wood comes from illegal sources.
The nonprofit also photographed pallets of wood products labeled Virginia Mill Works — a Lumber Liquidators house brand — and tracked their arrival through U.S., Chinese and Russian customs records.
Shipping records show Xingjia is indeed a supplier to Lumber Liquidators, but the allegations couldn't be independently confirmed. Xingjia executives diidn't immediately respond to requests for comment Tuesday.
A Lumber Liquidators spokeswoman said Tuesday that the company hadn't seen the report from the Environmental Investigations Agency so it couldn't comment on its contents.
The hardwood retailer "has policies and procedures in place for the sourcing, harvesting and manufacturing of all its products, monitored by professionals located around the world," spokeswoman Leigh Parrish said. "The company invests significant time and resources to safeguard quality control and compliance."
Conservation groups say forests in Russia's far east are known for large scale illegal cutting operations. Illegal logging brigades comb forests for high-quality varieties like Mongolian oak and Korean pine, cutting down trees in the middle of the night and passing them along to illegal saw mills. From there, traders mix the illegal wood with legal wood and Chinese manufacturers use fake documentation to smuggle so-called black wood out of Russia to sell to Western retailers.
Much of the logging in the Russian far east takes place in the natural habitat of the Siberian tiger, of which there are only about 450 left in the world.
The logging reduces the supply of acorns and pine nuts available to red deer and wild boars, which make up the tiger's food supply.
Companies have come under increasing pressure to police supply chains to ensure they aren't selling wood products made from lumber that was obtained illegally.
Ben Fox Rubin contributed to this article.


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Welcome to the website of St. Maximus the Confessor Orthodox Christian Church in Owego, NY. On this site you will find information about our parish, our church building, and the Orthodox Church generally. We hope that you will visit us for services so that we can get to know each other better.
Perhaps you have accessed this site after seeing the exterior of our beautiful and - for America - unique church building. The real context in which this wonderful structure comes to life is the public worship - the Liturgy - of the Orthodox Church. Come and see exactly what we mean!

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Definition of propagule in English:
A vegetative structure that can become detached from a plant and give rise to a new plant, e.g., a bud, sucker, or spore.
Example sentences
- Many plant species can reproduce clonally by creeping roots or stems, propagules such as bulbils and tubers, or agamous seeds.
- The development of small vegetative propagules with bulbils within the florets (inflorescence proliferation) is also common.
- This may not be an unexpected outcome given that the sediment on the floodplains may not have contained sufficient seeds or vegetative propagules of this species.
Mid 19th century: from modern Latin propagulum 'small shoot', diminutive of propago 'shoot, runner'.
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Definition of compact disc in English:
compact disc
(abbreviation CD)
A small plastic disc on which music or other digital information is stored in the form of a pattern of metal-coated pits from which it can be read using laser light reflected off the disc: [mass noun]: all the recordings have been reissued on compact disc
More example sentences
- In the case of an audio compact disk, the sampling is done 44,100 times a second.
- A new compact disk featuring some great traditional entertainers was recently launched.
- The floppy disk has several replacements, including writeable compact discs and keychain flash memory devices.
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Health Tips from Riesbeck Food Markets
The Truth about Natural and Organic Foods
Are natural and organic foods more nutritious?
Many are confused by the labeling terms "natural" and "organic" because they seem interchangeable with one another. However, natural and organic mean two different things in the food labeling world. Before answering the question about whether natural and organic foods are more nutritious, it is important to understand what these labeling terms mean.
The term natural is not regulated for most foods—only for products containing meat and eggs. Other items labeled as natural are generally less processed, but because there is no standard definition, it is broadly applied to products. Organic is a more tightly regulated term indicating foods produced through approved methods that promote environmental sustainability. These methods do not use any genetically engineered seeds or crops, sewage sludge, or synthetic fertilizers. While there are environmental benefits to naturally and organically grown foods, there is insufficient scientific evidence to say these foods are more nutritious than conventionally grown foods.
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Issue No.04 - April (1989 vol.38)
pp: 603-608
DOI Bookmark: http://doi.ieeecomputersociety.org/10.1109/12.21154
The authors obtain a tighter lower bound on the street congestion of optimal realizations. Then a heuristic algorithm based on necessary and sufficient conditions of optimality is proposed. Although it cannot be guaranteed that this algorithm always generates optimal realizations, it indeed generates optimal realizations for all the 60 test instances with which they experimented. This algorithm
near-optimal heuristic algorithm; single-flow routing; tighter lower bound; necessary and sufficient conditions; optimality; circuit layout CAD.
L.C. Liu, H.C Du, "A Near-Optimal Heuristic Algorithm for Single-Flow Routing", IEEE Transactions on Computers, vol.38, no. 4, pp. 603-608, April 1989, doi:10.1109/12.21154


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I was at work, the day of the big softball game between the home team and a team from the west coast. This was a once in a lifetime even, and I was stuck at work. However, I decided that a free fake doctors note would free me up for the big game.
I knew that the excuse had to be something that was believable. Therefore, I looked for a free example of a Dr note online that would be perfect for work or play. Believe me, my supervisor is difficult to fool with shoddy excuses.
I decided that what I required was something that was like a template. Something that only required the user to fill in the blanks. You know, something like Bob can't come to work because of blank, or Sally has a blank and has to rest for blank days.
I looked around for the perfect dr excuse note template. Looking around for just the right Dr excuse templates was very frustrating. It is important to understand the seriousness of the situation. This is not something to take lightly. My job security depends on finding an authentic looking excuse template. Certainly, there are thousands of examples online. Some of the fake notes are free, while others charge you a fee for the excuse. Many are the type that fits any situation while others are easy to customize.
I looked through numerous samples. I wondered if I should pick one that was about an emergency or simply about a general situation. Certainly, my supervisor would want to know more about an emergency situation. Therefore, I decided on a more generalized excuse template. I finally decided on a template that was short, sweet, and straight to the point. I am certain that this fake note will work for the situation and missing work a few days.


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Majoring in English is very different than it was just a generation ago.
Today's program retains the traditional academic emphases on reading, writing, literature, and language, while encouraging the development of analytical and critical thinking, decision-making, and communications skills that make English graduates so valuable in the job market. The ability to create a minor in Business, Pre-law, or other academic areas, and the option of participating in a career internship and in the English honors program, have added flexibility and workplace readiness to an already strong liberal arts tradition at Penn State Brandywine.
You may enroll as a first-year or advanced standing/transfer student, and you may complete all required courses for the bachelor of arts degree at Penn State Brandywine. You will work closely with faculty advisers, and you may complete your program through any combination of day and evening classes.
English majors explore imaginative and practical uses of English through courses in literature, writing, rhetoric, and language. They develop perspectives on human nature and cultural values, and they learn how to gather, analyze, synthesize, and communicate information. Through an option to select a minor in American Studies, Business, Pre-law, Speech Communication, or Women's Studies, our graduates find careers in such fields as publishing, business, advertising, public relations, law, government, banking, and teaching, or they elect to continue on to graduate school.
For more information on the English degree, you may send e-mail directly to Kimberly Blockett, by clicking email@example.com, or call her at 610-892-1376.


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PORTSMOUTH — Police were called to the city's tax office Monday after an employee hit a panic alarm in response to an unruly customer.
Sgt. Rich Webb said officers responded to City Hall, which is adjacent to the police station, after receiving the alarm.
Webb said police investigated and determined the alarm was triggered because a customer was having difficulty registering her vehicle. The issue, according to Webb, was something that couldn't be solved by the city.
"She was unhappy," Webb said. "We escorted her out and she left."
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Solutions for Chapter 5.2
Consider the following integration
Need to find the integration value using a left-hand sum with
Left-Hand Sum:
Suppose a function that is continuous for divide the interval from to into equal subdivisions, each of width so
Let be end points of the subdivisions, construct two sums, similar to the overestimates and underestimates.
For a left hand sum, use the values of the function from the left end of the interval.
Left hand sum
Obtain the following from the data
Using a left-hand sum with
First find, to estimate the integral using a left-hand sum
Substitute and
Therefore, each of width
Construct subdivisions since difference are same
Need to findConsider, Substitute get Since
Obtain the following from the data
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Steve Jobs: The Life And Legacy Of An Innovator
Steve Jobs' passing this week has rocked the industry and here we take a look back at his personal and professional life, along with his legacy of must-have products.
World And Business Leaders Mourn Steve Jobs
Steve Jobs' death has prompted a flood of tributes from world and business leaders. Here's what some of the world's most influential voices said about his life and death.
Axis Business Solutions Rocks Maine
Next-Gen 250 VAR, Axis Business Solutions, held its annual summit at the historic Cliff House Resort in Ogunquit, Maine.
Best (And Worst) Q3 Channel Stocks
The blood bath of late July and early August on Wall Street didn't really go away for several channel companies, who saw their stocks drop precipitously compared to the second quarter.
VAR500: IBM Targets Oracle Partners, ACS Buys Financial Services Firm
Solution providers Accenture, ACS, CDW, IBM and RCM are in the news.
The Best (And Worst) Q3 Vendor Tech Stocks
Though many tech stocks saw declines of greater than 20 percent in the third quarter, some companies found a way to post gains. Here's a closer look.
Movers And Shakers At The GTDC Rising Stars Awards
Here's a look at Rising Star award winners for the Global Technology Distribution Council, as reported by NPD Group's Distributor Track.
How To Perform A Virtual Machine Set-Up In Ten Minutes Or Less
MSPs take note: Stratus's Call-Home service, affordable licensing, and strong partner program are worth a close look.
The 10 Best Apps of September from the Daily App
From apps for better SMS to those for better organization, the best apps we looked at during September were top-notch.
30 Notable IT Executive Moves: September 2011
More monster moves for some of the IT channel's most significant companies, including yet another leadership change at HP and big exits at Microsoft and Google.
Secrets To Success From 5 Fast Growth 2011 Execs
Fast Growth executives share their thoughts on driving their companies' success in the competitive IT solution provider landscape.
Five Companies That Came To Win This Week
For the week ending Sept. 30, CRN looks at five companies that brought their 'A' game and made moves to beat out competitors.
Five Companies That Dropped The Ball This Week
For the week ending Sept. 30, CRN looks at five companies that were either asleep at the wheel or just didn't make good decisions.
12 Hot Products To See At Oracle OpenWorld 2011
With more than 45,000 attendees and nearly 450 partner exhibits, getting around Oracle OpenWorld can be a challenge. While there are always unexpected surprises, here's a dozen hot new technologies we think you should take the time to check out.
10 Hot Emerging Vendors For September 2011
Each month, CRN highlights 10 hot new IT vendors you need to know about across various IT channel segments. Here are 10 emerging vendors for September 2011.
Five Turning Points In Dell's Channel Evolution
Over the last decade, Dell has gone from direct sales to channel friendly. Here's how it happened.
10 Cisco Moves Solution Providers Should Watch Closely
Cisco's been in transformation mode for much of the year. Here are 10 major moves and Cisco trends the channel should definitely keep an eye on as Cisco's fiscal 2012 unfolds.
Uncertainty Over HP's PC Group: Who Stands To Benefit?
When HP last month said it is evaluating alternatives for its Personal Systems Group (PSG) business, including a possible spin off or sale, it created uncertainty among partners and customers but opportunity for competitors.
VAR500: Accenture Sales Strong; Cognizant Purchases Zaffera
Solution providers Accenture, Atos, Ciber, CDW, Cognizant and Fiserv made the news.
Emerging Business Application Software Vendors You Need To Know
CRN looks at the emerging vendors in the business application space that the channel needs to know.
Cloud 101: 8 Steps To Becoming A Cloud Provider
Solution providers looking to take their first steps into cloud computing could learn a lot from one of their peers.
Disaster Recovery: Bloomsburg VAR Prepared After Helping In Joplin
Three months after helping a friend recover from Joplin, Mo.'s tornado, a Bloomsburg, Pa., VAR took what he learned to help his customers after disastrous flooding struck his town.
Business Application Software Vendors You Need To Know
Check out our list of the vendors in the business application software space the channel needs to know.
No Moola Malware, Anti-Virus Protection: 10 Free Security Tools That Actually Work
There are a host of free security tools out there offering free anti-virus, anti-malware and anti-spyware protection, here are 10 free security tools.
Seven Hot Features From LG's Zero Client Monitor
Versatile zero-client solution from LG Electronics performs multiple roles on desktop virtualization stage.


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A step-by-step guide to help you use the Internet. From how to use a computer to
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Discover your interests online by going through articles on select topics.
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Helpful tips to make simple or elaborate dishes of various cuisines.
Tips to help you manage all your money matters.
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Definition of Free French in English:
Free French
An organization of French troops and volunteers in exile formed under General de Gaulle in 1940. Based in London, the movement organized forces that opposed the Axis powers in French Equatorial Africa, Lebanon, and elsewhere, and cooperated with the French Resistance.
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Sexual harassment is when a coworker says or does something sexual that makes you uncomfortable. Sexual harassment denies coworkers the mutual respect needed for a healthy workplace. If you're the victim of sexual harassment, you may feel violated or intimidated. You may also be afraid to speak out because of how it might affect your job or career.
Personal Dignity
Is the victim at fault? No. But even so, the victim's self-worth may be shaken. Many victims try to avoid future incidents by staying away from the harasser or changing the way they dress. If the harassment doesn't stop, victims may become anxious, fearful, angry, or depressed. These emotions can lead to other health problems.
Job Performance
Victims of sexual harassment tend to be less focused at work. They may also be less productive. They may be late to work more often. They may even skip work and be absent. Other employees are also affected. Those who witness or hear about the harassment may feel angry or confused. Conflict between employees may increase.
Innocent but Unwelcome?
The impact of your behavior on others determines whether or not it is sexual harassment. You may not always know whether you're harassing another employee. It depends on how that person views your actions. With this in mind, ask yourself these questions:
Do I make sexual jokes? Do I talk about sexual situations when others may hear me?
Do I ask my coworkers about their sex lives?
Do I force my attentions on a coworker? For instance, have I asked a coworker to go on a date with me many times?
Do I have cartoons, photos, or other things in my workspace that might be viewed as sexually offensive?
Do I invade other people's space? For instance, do I stand too close or touch them when I'm talking to them?
If you answered "yes" to any of these questions, you may need to change your behavior. As a general rule, if a behavior might be unacceptable in the workplace, don't do it.


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An artist's rendition of the Mariner 1 Space Probe, which was destroyed just over a minute after takeoff due to a malfunction. (Courtesy: NASA)
After the failure of Mariner 1, NASA's next attempt at an unmanned probe to Venus was much more successful.
Mariner 1, an unmanned probe launched by NASA in 1962, failed to reach Venus. It's identical sister probe, Mariner 2 was launched on August 27, 1962 onboard an Atlas-Agena B rocket.
The probe was fitted with a variety of instruments such as a magnetometer, solar plasma sensor, and more. Because of the thickness of the atmosphere, the probe was not outfitted with a camera.
The probe reached Venus in December of 1962 and took readings of the planet's high temperatures and magnetic field.
It would be succeeded immediately by the Mars probe Mariner 4. The next probe the US sent to Venus was Mariner 5.


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Volume 5, No. 4 | April 2010
This spring, the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences offers an
exciting line up of engaging, educational and free
lectures. Browse the list below and find the perfect event - or two - for you.
We hope to see you on campus soon!
Marvin A. Kaiser
Dean, College of Liberal Arts & Science
Tomorrow! Are Indian sports mascots, logos, and nicknames racist acts of violence or symbols of honor?
Presented by Dr. Cornel Pewewardy Director and Associate Professor of Native American Studies, this Thursday, April 15th from 6:30pm to 8:30pm in the Native American Student Center.
For more information, please contact the Office of Diversity and Equity at 503-725-5919.
Education on the brink - a renewed introduction of historical context into the "Does money matter?" debate.
The Department of Economics 4th Annual Harold Goodhue Vatter Memorial Lecture features Dr. Peter Lindert, distinguished Professor of Economics at UC Davis. Thursday, April 22nd from 7:00pm - 8:30pm in the Smith Memorial Student Union (SMSU) Ballroom.
Visit the Economics Department website for more information.
Biology Professor and author of Food Fray: Inside the Controversy of GM Foods (2009), Dr. Lisa Weasel will discuss her book at the PSU Library's Spring Term Spotlight on Faculty Authors.
The lecture takes place on Thursday, April 29th at 4:00pm in the Millar Library, Room 170.
Learn more information on the Library's Events website.
The Friends of History's 2010 Endowed Lecture presents Sir David Cannadine, historian of modern British history from 1800 to 2000.
Friday, April 30th from 7:00pm - 9:00pm in Hoffman Hall. For more information, contact the Department of History at 503-725-3917.
The 2010 Fariborz Maseeh Lecture in Mathematical Sciences features Dr. Douglas N. Arnold, a McKnight Presidential Professor of Mathematics in the School of Mathematics, University of Minnesota.
Tuesday, May 11th at 5:30pm in SMSU Room 296. Read more about the Dr. Arnold's talk and the Maseeh Lecture Series here.
The Department of Environmental Science & Management's spring lecture presents Dr. Jerry Franklin, Professor of Ecosystem Analysis at University of Washington. Thursday, May 13th from 6:00pm - 7:00pm in Hoffman Hall.
Check out ESM's website to learn more about the department.
Join the English Department and guest speaker, award-winning poet and scholar Elise Paschen, as they recognize PSU's top English majors and graduate English and Writing students.
The annual scholarship awards ceremony and lecture starts at 5:00pm on Wednesday, May 26th in SMSU Rooms 327-328.
Visit the English Department's website for more details.
Professor of Environmental Science and Economics Dave Ervin chaired a committee that found that genetically modified crops provide significant benefits, but the overuse of those crops and the herbicide glyphosate, known by the brand name Roundup, is creating herbicide-resistant weeds and problems that needs national attention.
The study was issued by the National Research Council, which is affiliated with the National Academy of Sciences and provides advice to the nation under a Congressional charter.
Read more in the New York Times or listen online at NPR.
This e-newsletter is a publication of the Office of the Dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at Portland State University. You may unsubscribe from the CLAS e-newsletter by emailing us at email@example.com. In order to be removed from this eNewsletter list, please enter "unsubscribe" in the subject line. Thank you!


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Parkland touts 'massive recruitment effort' and incentives; calls special board meeting to discuss 'executive leadership'
Parkland Memorial Hospital's patient-safety crisis and massive staff turnover are fueling an intense new hiring push.
It's a "massive recruitment effort," says a news release from the Dallas County public hospital. Officials vow "to accelerate the hiring process and put more people to work."
As part of the push, "Parkland is enhancing its referral and sign-on incentive programs for the majority of its vacant positions."
How many vacancies are there? In which job categories? What are the incentives? I started asking these questions yesterday morning and still don't have any answers from Parkland.
The hospital's Board of Managers has called a special meeting for 7:30 a.m. Wednesday to discuss the push and other personnel matters, according to agendas that Parkland emailed me today. The hospital is continuing with its past practice of not posting special-meeting agendas on its website.
"Executive leadership" and "CEO and CFO transition" are also among the topics listed. As we reported last week, federal safety monitors have criticized interim CEO Thomas Royer and said — in a review of recent patient-safety breakdowns — that "additional interim changes may be necessary."
Royer's contract expires Aug. 30. It previously was set to run out in May, but the board extended it for 90 days after a behind-the-scenes lobbying campaign by some Dallas business leaders.
The "additional interim changes" reference stems from the recent resignation of Chief Financial Officer John Dragovits, among others, and a subsequent management shuffle.
You can follow our investigative reporting team on Twitter or "like" our page on on Facebook.


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In Darwin's Wake:
Art & Ethics in Galapagos Ecotourism
I. Course Description
In this interdisciplinary international
field study, students will examine the
ethical dimensions of ecotourism in
Ecuador's Galapagos archipelago.
Through a fusion of on-campus
coursework and off-campus travel, students will gain background knowledge of the Galapagos Islands, understand Charles Darwin's lasting influence and utilize ethical theory to identify environmental challenges and solutions. In addition to completing a value analysis paper, students will reflect on their experiences in the Galapagos through an art project called a visual journal which teaches the basics of visual design and gives students experience using mixed media layering techniques. This course carries the A Gen Ed requirement and is suitable for all levels and any major.
II.Course Objectives
★ Examine and analyze the ethical dimensions of ecotourism in Ecuador's Galapagos archipelago.
★Develop critical thinking skills to compare competing values at stake.
★Demonstrate creative thinking and visual problem-solving through the development of a mixed media visual journal project.
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Lure of the wild
Approachable wildlife is a draw for many tourists, but this also brings hundreds of people onto the islands each day
Ecotourism has been defined as "responsible travel to natural areas that conserves the environment and sustains the well-being of local people."


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CHELSEA, Mass. — Deborah Beth Lees, most recently of Chelsea, formerly of Hampton, N.H., and East Marion, N.Y., died Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2013, after a long struggle with multiple sclerosis.
She was born Aug. 12, 1957, in Glen Cove, Long Island, N.Y. She grew up in East Marion, Long Island, and Hampton.
Debbie graduated from the University of New Hampshire, and received her graduate degree in orientation and mobility from Boston College. She loved sailing and cooking and was the chef aboard the tall ship Spirit of Massachusetts during its maiden year.
Most of Debbie's life was spent helping others. She worked with deaf and blind children at Perkins School and continued her career working with disabled veterans at the Veterans Administration Hospital in West Haven, Conn.
Debbie leaves her mother, Mary Jane Williams; brother, Charles Lees and his wife Brenda; sisters, Melissa Lees and Amanda Williams; Debbie's partner, Jack Geilfuss; her nieces, Hana and Raisa; and nephew, Jack.
The family wishes to extend their gratitude to the staff and residents at Leonard Florence Center for Living and all of Debbie's close friends who were so supportive in her final days.
Arrangements were by the Nardone Funeral Home, 373 Main St., Watertown, MA 02472.
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Presentation | Interface Design | Multimedia
Presentation | Interface Design | Multimedia
A. Tell users
where they are.
of the most common complaints from users is disorientation.
To help orient users, use multiple techniques to highlight
the current location. Some techniques include:designating
a page "title" that appears in the Title bar; having
a "Banner" at the top of the page; having a different
color on the navigation bar that designates the current page,
and / or having a separate heading for the screen. Note that
this site uses a combination of these.
B. Clearly tell
users how to move forward and backward.
Online Tour
uses an arrow bar with text to tell users where they are and
how to move back and forward.
Tell users how to "get there" from "here".
Use the
same conventions for links throughout the site. If you are
using something different from the standard web convention
for links (blue underlined text for active links), be sure
they are obvious.
If you
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web pages are instructional units ("chunks"), unrelated
graphics might actually hinder understanding by creating cognitive
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of the intended image first. The larger file-size "true"
image will then load over it.The lower resolution image will
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browser to use CSS. Microsoft
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tutorial on CSS.
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hierarchy. Body text, sub headings, and headings should be
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Walter Darby Bannard
|Walter Darby Bannard
September 23, 1934
New Haven, CT
|Phillips Exeter Academy, Princeton University
|Known for
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|Lyrical Abstraction, Minimalism, Formalism (art), Post-painterly Abstraction
Walter Darby Bannard (born September 23, 1934 in New Haven, CT), also known as Darby Bannard, is an American abstract painter.
Bannard attended Phillips Exeter Academy (class of 1952)[1] and Princeton University, where he struck up a friendship and working relationship with Frank Stella, which continued after graduation and eventuated in the extreme minimalism both artists engaged in around 1959 and thereafter. The first paintings from the 1959-1965 period contained few forms, as little as a single band painted around a field of color, and then developed into somewhat more complex geometric forms by the mid-1960s. In the late 1960s the forms dissolved into pale, atmospheric fields of color applied with rollers and paint-soaked rags. He was associated with Lyrical Abstraction, Minimalism, Formalism (art), Post-painterly Abstraction and Color Field painting.
He began using the new acrylic mediums in 1970 and his paintings evolved into colorful expanses of richly colored gels and polymers applied with squeegees and commercial floor brooms, which continues to the present.
Bannard was awarded a Guggenheim Fellowship in 1968.
Bannard's first solo show was at the Tibor de Nagy gallery in January, 1965 and he had exhibitions there until 1970. He began showing at the Lawrence Rubin Gallery, and then in 1974 at the Knoedler Contemporary Gallery, where he showed for the next 15 years. Currently he shows at the Loretta Howard Gallery and the Berry Campbell Gallery in New York City, the Daniel Weinberg Gallery in Los Angeles and the Center for Visual Communication in Miami, Florida. He has exhibited in numerous museums and galleries nationally and internationally to the present day.
Bannard has had close to a hundred solo exhibitions, been in several hundred group shows and is represented in the collections of all the major New York museums and many others around the world. He is a prolific writer on art with over a hundred published essays and reviews; Bannard has taught, lectured and participated in panel discussions, and has been a Co-chair of the International Exhibitions Committee of the National Endowment for the Arts. He curated and wrote the catalog for the first comprehensive retrospective exhibition of the paintings of Hans Hofmann, at the Hirshhorn Museum in Washington, D.C.
Currently Bannard is Professor and Head of Painting of the Department of Art and Art History at the University of Miami.
See also[edit]
- ^ "Walter Darby Bannard '52", Exeter Bulletin, New Hampshire: Phillips Exeter Academy, 2009
- Krauss, R., "Darby Bannard's New Work," Artforum, vol. 4, April 1966, pp. 32-
- Bourdon, D., "Darby Bannard: The Possibilities of Color," Art International, vol.11, May 1967, pp. 37 – 39
- "New Look for Old Tradition," Time Magazine, vol. 93, February 7, 1969, pp. 60 – 63
- Mashek, J., "London Commentary: Bannard at Kasmin," Studio International, vol. 178, November 1969, p. 175
- ..... "Canvases Brimming with Color," Life Magazine, September 24, 1971, pp. 74 – 79
- Elderfield, J., "Walter Darby Bannard at Kasmin Gallery," Studio International, vol. 184, #949, November 1972, pp. 184 – 186
- Mashek, P., "His Latest Work," Artforum, Vol. XI, #8, p. 66, March 1973
- Cone, J. H., catalog essay and interview, "Walter Darby Bannard," Retrospective exhibit, Baltimore Museum of Art, Baltimore, Maryland
- Carmean, Jr., E. A., "Modernist Art 1960 to 1970," Catalog essay for exhibit "The Great Decade of American Painting," Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, Texas. Also published in Studio Magazine, July/August 1974, Vol. 188, #968
- Walsh, J., "Walter Darby Bannard's New Pictures," Arts, September 1982, pp. 77 – 79, incl. three color reproductions: Riffle, 1982; Cloud Comb, 1981; Tarquin, 1981
- Fenton, T., "Walter Darby Bannard," Catalog for the exhibition at the Edmonton Art Gallery, September 2 - October 30, 1983, organized and written by Terry Fenton (incl. numerous reproductions & photos)
- Fox, M., "Walter Darby Bannard," in catalog of show Definitive Statements - American Art: 1964 - 1966, List Art Center, Brown University, March 1–30, 1986, (ill: Seasons #2, 1965, b&w)
- Wilkin, K., "Walter Darby Bannard" Contemporary Artists, Third Edition 1989, St. James Press, London, (Ill: The Flurry, 1982)
- Koenig, R., "Walter Darby Bannard: Recent Works, 1987 - 1990," catalog essay for the exhibition at the Montclair Art Museum, Montclair, NJ, February 17 March 31, 1991 (ill. in color: Osa Montana #2, 1987; Formosa, 1988; The Indians, 1990)
- Humblet, C., "La Nouvelle Abstraction Americaine", a major three-volume survey of American abstract painting published by Skira of Milan, includes a full chapter on Bannard's work, 33 reproductions in color of paintings and a black & white portrait of the artist. (Volume III, Section 13, Pgs. 1480-1513) It was published initially in French and was published by Skira in English as "The New American Abstraction 1950-1970" in 2007
- Link, J., "Darby Bannard's Scallop Series: Minimalism Mastered" catalog essay for the exhibition "Darby Bannard: The Scallop Series", Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, Michigan, Feb. 1-20, 2006
External links[edit]
- Flickr.com Recent paintings
- Bannard's web site Selected artwork and biography
- The Walter Darby Bannard Archive Articles and letters of comment, Franklin Einspruch, editor
- newCrit "Plain Talk about Art", maintained by John Link and Darby Bannard


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I had the privilege of visiting with Keitha Story-Stephenson about her projects in Ghana (see an upcoming issue of the Messenger).
Throughout the interview, I felt like I hit many gold mines with her colorful quotes and compelling anecdotes. One was the memory of her fifth-grade teacher, Mrs. Grigsby, who asked all her students not go to bed until they'd learn three things that day.
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- The lions outside the Decatur Lions Club were willed from the N.H. Barron estate in 1982. According to Barron, the lions were cast in England in 1849 by Henry Greathouse.
- Not that this is new knowledge, but it is refreshing to constantly be reminded of the intriguing people that live in Wise County. We have plenty here.
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Two Lancaster area teams are listed among the top 10 in preseason high school basketball polls.
Indian Land is No. 2 in the girls Class A poll, while Great Falls is listed third in the boys Class A state poll.
Indian Land, 19-6 last season, captured the Conference III-A title with a 12-0 mark. The Lady Warriors were eliminated in the second round of the Class A Upper State playoffs.
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VAN WYCK – Van Wyck will spread holiday cheer by holding its first Christmas parade with special guest Santa Claus at noon Dec. 12.
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In a 38-year professional music career, Ricky Skaggs has pretty much seen it all. Now he's seen just a little more.
Arm in arm with his daughter, Molly, and his son, Luke, the Skaggs were afforded a special treat Saturday, courtesy of L&C Railway and See Lancaster.
The Skaggs family, and their respective bands, Kentucky Thunder and Songs of Water, enjoyed a L&C luxury train ride excursion to the Catawba River and back before performing at the University of South Carolina at Lancaster on Saturday night.
As the family of the Rev. S.F. Robinson, we read with interest the article in the Nov. 6 edition of The Lancaster News about the 70th anniversary celebration of Springdell Baptist Church.
The article was well written. But as Rev. Robinson's grandchildren, we would like to let it be known that our grandfather conceived the idea of Springdell Baptist Church.
I was recently honored to be asked to participate in a parade held in honor of the men and women who served our country in the armed forces.
For some, Veterans Day means a day off work, perhaps to relax, do errands or spend time with friends, in other words, to simply enjoy the freedoms for which so many fought and died.
Maurice Williams recently celebrated a milestone – 50 years in show business.
Veterans come in all shapes, sizes, ages and genders. They may be a nurse, doctor, postman, teacher, cab driver, policeman or perhaps the old guy bagging your groceries. One thing is for sure, they were all proud soldiers, sailors, airman and Marines. All doing a job for you, the American citizen.
Nov. 7 was truly a special day at Lancaster County Animal Control. The Humane Society of Lancaster County held an open house to dedicate the new sign it has provided to help folks find the shelter. Lots of families came. As a result, puppies, dogs and cats were adopted to go to good, loving homes instead of being euthanized. Isn't this the way it is supposed to be?
The S.C. Legislature went back to Columbia for an "emergency" session recently. The reason that legislators were given for returning – and indeed something we dealt with while we were there – was a fix to our state's employment security laws.
And while that fix was crucial (I hope to write more about that in my next column), it pales in the long term to the other matter that dropped on our desks.
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The idea of constructing things for the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey was so fundamental to Kalyan K. Sarkar, a 53-year-old civil engineer, he would have found the destruction of two skyscrapers unimaginable. "He is a man who spent his life building — bridges and tunnels and just about anything the Port Authority put up," said his son Kishan, who was looking forward to his father's birthday party two Saturdays from now.
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When David Stare opened the doors of Dry Creek Vineyard in 1972, his foresight signaled a dramatic change for Sonoma County's Dry Creek Valley. Dry Creek Vineyards was the first new winery to open in Dry Creek Valley since Prohibition. Guided by a new vision for a long neglected grape growing region, Stare's initiative launched a new era in American viticulture. Furthermore, Stare's action and vision have subsequently transformed Sonoma County and much of the way we think about American wine.
David Stare began his illustrious affair with wine in Dry Creek Valley in 1972 when he purchased a single parcel of land on Dry Creek Road, which was then nothing more than a run down prune orchard. There, he planted his first forty acres of grapes, mostly Sauvignon Blanc, Chenin Blanc, and Chardonnay. The locals ridiculed him and even the "farm experts" laughed at his folly, going so far as to exclaim, "Sauvignon Blanc will never grow successfully in Dry Creek Valley." Today, Fumé Blanc (dry Sauvignon Blanc) is Dry Creek Vineyards' flagship white wine and its original claim to fame. Moreover, Dry Creek Valleys' Chenin Blanc is the yardstick by which all other California Chenin Blancs are now measured. We wonder who is laughing now . . . well, so much for the naysayers and so called experts. It takes courage, persistence, and vision to be a pioneer.
Dry Creek Vineyards' leadership under Stare has inspired many important changes for Sonoma County. Not only was Sonoma County's first Fumé Blanc created at Dry Creek Vineyards, but new standards of quality in California have resulted from Stare's advocacy for Bordeaux style blending for red wines. Stare proposed meritage offerings, as opposed to strict varietal bottling of a single grape variety, long before almost anyone else. Yet, Stare's greatest contribution to American viticulture is, perhaps, his success in securing appellation status for the entire Dry Creek Valley, due almost entirely to Stare's own accomplishments and the success of his Dry Creek Vineyards. These are no mean feats for a young MIT graduate from Boston, who decided in 1971 to give up his secure but unfulfilling career in civil engineering to become a true California pioneer and a Dry Creek Valley legend.
Aside from his many personal accomplishments at Dry Creek Vineyards, David Stare has been an advocate far and wide for Sonoma County wines. He has left his pioneering spirit and entrepreneurial mark on quite a few important Sonoma County organizations. It is as if the securing of BATF approval for the creation of the Dry Creek Valley in 1983 as a distinct appellation or American Viticicutural Area were just Stare's first step in promoting Dry Creek Valley, as he went on to found an important regional organization of growers called Wine Growers of Dry Creek Valley. David Stare is, also, a founding member and past president of the California Wineries Association. In addition, he was an early supporter of The Meritage Society in California and a founding father of the Society of Blancs (SOB's), an organization that extols and promotes the virtues of the noble Sauvignon Blanc varietal.
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Members of the Missouri National Guard's Air and Army divisions respond to emergencies, disasters and policing assignments throughout the state. Units are also called up for federal service in other parts of the nation and world, such as Iraq and Afghanistan.
"It was a pleasure supporting Colonel Sidwell in the appointment process and I look forward to working with him as adjutant general of the Missouri National Guard," said Sen. Jason Crowell (R-Cape Girardeau), who sponsored Sidwell's nomination. "He brings unsurpassed experience, dedication and leadership to a military organization largely responsible for our safety at home and abroad."
Sidwell retired in 2004 from the Missouri National Guard after 30 years of commissioned service. Now with the Guard's retired reserve, Sidwell has practiced law with Blanton, Rice, Sidwell, Nickell and Cozean LLC in Sikeston for more than 25 years.
Prior to earning is law degree, he earned a bachelor's degree in engineering. Sidwell earned a master's degree in 2000 in strategic studies from the U.S. Army War College.
The heads of many state agencies and organizations are appointed by the governor. Crowell said gubernatorial appointees then work with their state senator, who serves as a sponsor in the confirmation process. This process begins before the Senate's Gubernatorial Appointments Committee and concludes with a consenting vote by the full Senate.
When Crowell presented Sidwell to the Senate panel Thursday, the full Senate confirmed Sidwell's appointment without a single objection.
"The Senate has now affirmed the governor's firm belief that the state and the nation will benefit by having King on board as head of the Missouri National Guard," Crowell added.
"At a time when many begin thinking of closing out their careers in the public and private sector, King gladly offered further service to his country. We owe Colonel Sidwell and all our men and women of the armed services a debt of gratitude we'll never be able to fully repay."


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The Family Trees
All the different lines and branches of our family traced back to one single royal ancestor: Fath Ali Shah Qajar. On the following sites there are shown the several family lines related to the House of Zarrinkafsch (Bahman-Qajar) in paternal and maternal line.
Qajar paternal family tree of Arian Kazem Zarrinkafsch (Bahman-Qajar).
In Qajar Persia marriages were arranged and not only made for family or sexual purpose but because of economical reasons and family property, too. A pragmatic marriage, facilitated by formal procedures of family or group politics, was encouraged often by a professional matchmaker to find a suitable spouse for an unmarried person. The authority figure could be parents, family, a religious official, or a group consensus, and normally chose a match for purposes other than marital harmony. Because of these economical reasons and to strengthen the family bonds within the same line endogamy, the practice of marrying within the same social group was traditionally very common in Persian society. Endogamy played an important role in social stratification and could refer to different social factors such as origin, occupations, activities, or education. These relationships were created because people feel more comfortable around people of their own social group with similar lifestyles. Elite families generally contribute to endogamy within big business. As all big business works together, so do the families running them. In Qajar Persia the court grandees and state officials could pave the way for their offspring to follow a similar path in their business. Being a member of this group create social bonds that are continued through one's life and often through generations.
The fact that Mirza Zaman Khan married relative lately in his late twenties was under the circumstances of his move to Tehran. He came from outside, had no female relatives in the city who could know a candidate, and first had to established occupationally. All that made it difficult to find an able bride for him.
In contrast his children were married in their middle to late teens, normal in those days. Grown up with all advantages of young aristocrats in Tehran, their father's position at court and wealth and at least a network of female relatives from their mother's side made it possible to marry within the same group of kinsmen and Qajar relatives arranged by the matrilineal bonds of Pari Soltan Khanoum. Maybe this is also a reason why the traditional paternal endogamy of Persian and especially Kurdish families hardly existed in favour of a maternal one in our own family.
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Altec associates are what make it possible to provide our customers with the most innovative and reliable equipment in the industry. There are a multitude of career possibilities — from product creation in engineering to delivering quality in manufacturing and making the sale.
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Each product begins with Altec Engineers. From customer interaction and new product design to the implementation of manufacturing processes, Altec Engineers are leading the industry. Product development, applications and manufacturing engineering opportunities are available nationwide. Our engineers are involved from concept generation, through design and prototype, all the way to implementation on the production floor. And it all happens under the same roof!
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Macro Horizons: Global Economy Shows its Divisions Again
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Macro Horizons covers the main macroeconomic and policy news events affecting foreign-exchange, fixed income and equity markets around the world, as selected by editors in New York, London and Hong Kong.
WRAP: News continues to reinforce various divergences in the global economy: The U.K. appears to be leaving a deflation-threatened euro zone behind, perhaps a reflection of the freedom for monetary stimulus that single-country currency allows; China's growth dilemma looms large ahead of the much-anticipated third plenum of the central committee this weekend; and Australia and Switzerland grapple with the problems of a strong currency. Ahead, important data on the U.S. services sector will shed light on whether the improvement in manufacturing posted last week is showing up in the broader economy.
The global economy, in other words, is not going into the ditch, but it is a long way from firing on all cylinders. (MC)
CHINA: China's Premier Li Keqiang said the economy needs to grow at 7.2% to keep unemployment stable, while the head of China's central bank called for faster economic reform.
The conflict within China's economy was outlined in a pair of speeches reported in the WSJ this morning. On the one hand, growth needs to me maintained at above 7%. But at the same time the country's banking sector is in desperate need of reform. Unfortunately, according to some economists, growth is only being maintained at current levels thanks to excessive credit growth driven by irresponsible lending. Restructuring the economy and reforming banking would mean more of a shift to domestic demand from investment, but this would also mean much slower growth, because household consumption is only around a third of the economy. (AM)
U.K.: October Purchasing Managers' Index Services 62.5 against an expected 59.6 and from 60.3 in September.
After four years of lackluster performance, the U.K. economy is going gangbusters. Construction is booming and so is the service sector–the PMI report for October shows the strongest performance since 1997. The European Union has taken note by upping its forecasts for the country. It has doubled its growth estimate to 1.3% this year and is now looking for the unemployment rate to be 7.5% next year, against an earlier estimate of 7.9%. The Bank of England thinks there's plenty of spare capacity still, but with monetary policy operating on long and variable lags, some of its hawkish policy members will be getting jittery about being behind the curve when inflation picks up. (AM)
SWITZERLAND: October Consumer Price Index was down 0.3% on the year against -0.1% in September and a forecast of -0.1%.
Despite the currency interventions of the past two years, Switzerland continues to struggle against deflation. By keeping a lid on the Swiss franc's appreciation, the Swiss central bank helped to limit the deflationary pressure to some extent, but until the euro zone economy recovers solidly the Swiss economy will struggle to generate positive inflation rates. (AM)
EURO ZONE: EU forecasts growth to shrink 0.4% this year from a previous forecast of 1.4%. It now expects growth of 1.1% in 2014, having previously forecast 1.2% growth.
The European Union has upped its growth forecasts for the single-currency region this year but tweaked it down for next. National debt levels are also expected to rise. Labor market improvements are expected to be modest. (AM)
EURO ZONE: The September producer price index rose 0.1% on the month and fell 0.9% on the year against expectations for +0.2% on the month and -0.7% on the year.
Already, euro-zone consumer prices have fallen to worrying levels. The single currency's most recent CPI reading showed a mere 0.7% growth on the year. And these weak producer prices suggest there are no inflationary pressures in the pipeline, raising concerns the region will slide into outright deflation. (AM)
AUSTRALIA: The Reserve Bank of Australia held rates steady and delivered a restrained take on the economy despite recent signs that non-mining sectors are beginning to pick up. The central bank also took aim at the Australian dollar, saying it remained "uncomfortably high" despite coming well off its 2012 highs.
The rate decision was no surprise, but the cautious tone of the statement was notably mild, given the recent improvement in a number of key indicators. The RBA said it wanted to determine that accelerating activity in housing, retail and manufacturing was more than just a blip before lifting rates from their historical low of 2.50%. On the currency, the RBA really has few options, as it has already cut rates eight times since late 2011 and doesn't want to ease further given the green shoots of recovery already visible. Most likely, the central bank has finished with its rate-cutting cycle and will limit itself to verbal volleys against the currency from here on out. (MA)
Coming up:
U.S.: 10 a.m. EST. October ISM Non-Manufacturing Report on Business. [Expected composite index 54.0, down from 54.4 in September.]
If the manufacturing ISM report from Friday is any indication, this non-manufacturing number might also surprise to the upside. That would be a positive sign for the economy but might also drive people to bring forward their forecasts for when the Fed starts tapering its bond-buying. Services, which are covered by this report, account for two thirds of the U.S. economy. (MC)
U.S.: 1:15 p.m. EST. Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond President Jeffrey Lacker addresses business leaders in Charlotte, NC.
A follow-up speech to the somewhat surprisingly dovish speech that Mr. Lacker–a previous critic of QE–made on Friday. (MC)
U.S.: Time N/A. Virginia gubernatorial election, New Jersey gubernatorial election, New York City Mayoral election.
All three elections are being closely watched for what they say about the national political mood and prospects for 2016′s presidential elections. Republican New Jersey Governor Chris Christie is expected to romp back in for a second term. The real question is how broad his support base will be. If he can show that he has captured a lot of what would otherwise be the Democratic base–black, Hispanic and female voters–it will strengthen the case for those who want him to make a run for President in 2016. And in Virginia, a critical swing state that helped secure President Obama's re-election in 2012, one the contenders is political operative Terry McAuliffe, a man who is extremely close to the Clinton electoral machine and who would be seen a key driver of support there for Hillary Clinton if she were to run for President again in 2016. In New York City's mayoral election, meanwhile, an expected strong result for Democrat Bill de Blasio, a more old-school liberal than the city has been used to in recent years, hints at a swing to the left in the electorate's mood. (MC)
JAPAN: 7:50 p.m. EST (8:50 a.m. Wednesday, Tokyo) Bank of Japan October monetary policy meeting minutes.
BOJ policy is pretty set for now, with Gov. Kuroda adamant, at least publicly, that there will be no further easing beyond the shock-and-awe campaign announced at the start of his term in April. However, the minutes may peel back the curtain a bit on the extent of dissent or at least debate among the board members. Calls for the BOJ to do more have been rising as a sales tax hike is set to take effect in April. (MA)
INDONESIA: 11 p.m. EST (11 a.m. Wednesday, Jakarta) 3Q GDP [Previous +5.81% on-year]
Authorities have indicated their willingness to tolerate slower growth as they tighten policy to keep the rupiah currency from slipping further and to prevent inflation from getting out of hand. Indonesia's current growth rate, while down significantly from its peaks of recent years, would still be the envy of many countries around the world. (MA)


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After four years away from the sidelines, Coach Jeff Moore decided to un-retire the whistle and coach the girls basketball team at Zanesville High School. Coaching girls for the first time, Moore was out to prove it didn't matter the gender; just give him a clipboard and basketball is basketball. In his case, he also needed a throat lozenge.
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New York City's new system of teacher evaluation and development.
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Rumor: Ubisoft to Release Two Assassin's Creed Games in 2014: One for Current Gen, One For Last Gen
Following the success of Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag, we all knew that another Assassin's Creed game out next year was more than likely. However, according to claims by Examiner, Ubisoft could be planning on releasing two Assassin's Creed titles in 2014.
Reportedly, one title will be exclusive to current gen consoles (PlayStation 4 and Xbox One) while the other will be geared towards the owners of what are now last generation consoles (PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360). Examiner also stated that their source told them the series as a whole was "under a massive re-scope", however this is an unverified rumor, so take it with a grain of salt until we hear anything official as always.
What are your thoughts on two potential console Assassin's Creed games next year and how would you "re-scope" the series if you were Ubisoft? Let us know in the comments.
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Jeffersonville ice rink to close
Managers say rink had good turnout over the season
Published 4:58 PM EST Jan 26, 2013
The Jefferson Ice Rink, located at Market and Spring streets, will close for the season Sunday at 9 p.m.
This was the second year organizers hosted the attraction, which was aimed at getting people to patronize businesses in the area.
"The weather some days hasn't cooperated with us, cancel some days due to the weather. But other than that, we've had a really good turnout," said ice rink manager Liberty Jones.
Chuck and Amy Burns of Elizabethtown brought their three children to the ice rink. They said it was a nice day trip that was not too far away.
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June 18 — To the Editor:
If Portsmouth Regional Hospital is reducing its intensive care staffing and seeking to become a trauma center, as suggested by recent articles and letters in the Herald, it may be because its parent company, Hospital Corp. of America, has found trauma centers to be extremely profitable, though of questionable value to the public.
This same scenario was playing out in Florida over the winter; it received extensive coverage in the press and led to proposed legislation to limit trauma centers and cap fees. An investigation by the Tampa Bay Times (winner of multiple Pulitzer Prizes) found that "HCA trauma centers, as a group, are charging injured patients tens of thousands of dollars more than Florida's other trauma centers," with no difference in quality of care. (Read the March 8, 2013, article at http://bit.ly/1nzEwVp.)
Not only were the HCA units competing with other nearby trauma centers and charging exorbitant fees, but they were treating patients who would otherwise have been handled in emergency rooms at much lower cost, according to the paper. Patients transported to HCA trauma centers were charged an automatic entry fee of up to $33,000, independent of any services, as compared with an average of $6,754 in other Florida trauma centers for the same fee.
HCA argued that the proliferation of trauma centers increased survival rates, but independent investigators found little evidence of that.
I hope that the relevant boards are reviewing the experiences of Florida and other areas where HCA operates.
David Ewing
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Who is Audrey McInerney (like mac & ernie)
A Bit About Audrey...
A realtor since 1989, Audrey focuses on her clients' needs. Keeping her customer's interests at heart is what brings them back to her, again and again, for each of their real estate transactions.
Born in Cincinnati, Audrey grew up in the Village of Glendale, Ohio. After getting her degree in Business Administration from the University of Cincinnati, Audrey came west to begin a career in the hospitality industry in San Francisco.
Audrey spent 17 years in conference sales for such grand San Francisco hotels as the Stanford Court, the Four Seasons Clift and the San Francisco Hilton. She arranged guestrooms, meeting and banquet space for conventions and conferences, and set room rates for guests—and thus honed her skills at negotiating contracts, handling high-level meetings, and paying attention to all the little details.
These are precisely the skills she brings to her home-buying, home-selling transactions today!
Audrey's Approach
Audrey is a Certified Residential Specialist. This designation—held by less than 4% of realtors—recognizes both experience and professional education. After nearly 20 years in the business, Audrey knows what people buying or selling their home want:
· A realtor who pays attention to their needs. Audrey feels that listening is one of the greatest skills a realtor can have. Audrey listens to what customers say—and to what they don't say! She asks questions and then listens to the answers.
· A plan to accomplish their goals. Audrey's been closing real estate deals since 1989, with years of completing complex hotel contracts prior to that. She's an expert at handling intricate negotiations, paying attention to the minutia, and getting the job done.
· Confidence in the process, without any pressure. Audrey enjoys working with first-time buyers, helping them through the often confusing process of home buying. She certainly inspires confidence in her customers; that's why so much of her business comes from referrals from happy customers.
Audrey at Alain Pinel Realtors
In 2008, Audrey began her association with Alain Pinel Realtors. Prior to joining Alain Pinel, Audrey was with Coldwell Banker's Walnut Creek office for 17 years.
You can reach Audrey directly at 925-627-3016 or email@example.com, or in the Alain Pinel office at 1646 N. California Boulevard, in Walnut Creek's Growers Square complex across from the Lesher Center for the Arts.
Audrey is married to John, a long-time teacher well-known as "Mr. Mac" to students in the Lafayette School District. They've lived in Contra Costa for 30 years—they raised their two sons here—currently residing in Walnut Creek.


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Men's Hairstyles: 2011
The 6 Trendy Men's Hairstyles Of 2011
Men's hairstyles in 2010 focused on appearing as polished as possible, where nary a strand was out of place (remember the side part?). You'll be happy to know that men's hairstyles in 2011 are about chilling out and keeping it easy. That means you can look forward to working with any natural waves in your hair and making fewer visits to your barber. Here we detail classic, office-appropriate versions of the styles that will rock 2011 and then, for guys who lead a more trend-driven lifestyle, we fill you in on how you can take each style in an edgier direction.
men's hairstyles: 2011
PieceyClassic: One way to keep your hair short while transitioning out of the meticulous hairstyles of last year is to adopt a hairstyle similar to Ryan Gosling's. You'll need to begin with a fairly conservative cut and a side part like you did in 2010. The 2011 twist, however, is that your part need not be precise and rogue strands are encouraged. To achieve this look, work in a tiny dab of hair wax or pomade through the front of your hair, using your fingers to create a piecey effect.
Trendy Take: The longer your mane grows, the less tame 2011's piecey hairstyle becomes, as it veers toward the look that James Franco has recently been sporting. Given the wilder feel of this men's hairstyle, it's an ideal option for students or guys who work in creative fields. To achieve this look, let your hair grow out for a couple of months, then tell your barber you're going for a bed-head style so that he can layer your hair accordingly. When styling, use wax if you have thick hair or a gel-mousse on thinner hair. Use your fingers to lift hair upward and separate strands in a variety of directions. Then, lightly mist with hairspray to ensure your style holds all day (or night).
Front waveClassic: The front wave, a popular style of the 1980s, is making a strong comeback in 2011. Mark Wahlberg demonstrates a classic way to wear this style, in which hair has a very natural, windswept look to it, as though you've driven at top speed downhill in a convertible (that'd be nice). To achieve this look, you'll need medium-length hair. While your hair is wet, work in no more than a golf ball-size amount of mousse. Next, while blow-drying hair on a medium setting, use your fingers (or a brush with bristles) to coax the front of your hair upward and slightly over to one side. Finish by combing the hair on either side of your head backward.
Trendy Take: A trendier way to wear a front wave is to simply apply a little more hair product in order to achieve more of a wet look. This style pairs well with the dressy attire you might wear to restaurants, clubs or bars. Rather than mousse, you'll want to use gel here, so run a squirt of it through your locks, concentrating more on the front section. Then, use a comb rather than your fingers to lift hair at the root and sweep it over to one side. Keep in mind that even if your wave doesn't have as much height as Andrew Garfield's, you'll still nail this men's hairstyle for 2011.
SquareClassic: One of the biggest trends for black men in 2011 is short hair with a very square shape. This hairstyle is a throwback to the looks that dominated the 1950s, but supersharp lines and minimal volume keep everything modern. Check out Jon Jones' cut for an example of how to do this style right, then head to your barber and request a cut of a uniform length that's cropped quite close to your scalp, explaining that you want your hair to form a straight line across your forehead and also down the sides. An additional benefit of this cut is that it will make your face appear more masculine.
Trendy Take: Have fun with this hairstyle by personalizing it. Ask your barber to use a razor to add asymmetrical lines to the cut (the more asymmetrical, the edgier). Alternatively, take the look to the extreme by cutting it super short.
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Definition of therapeutic alliance in English:
therapeutic alliance
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noun[in singular]
The relationship between a psychologist or psychotherapist and a patient, regarded as important for the outcome of psychological therapy.
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- In ordinary psychotherapy, we talk about the "therapeutic alliance."
- The management of the depressed teenager begins at the first interview with the creation of a therapeutic alliance.
- Finally, future studies should also seek out the client characteristics likely to foster or hinder the establishment of a good therapeutic alliance.
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