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Definition of chipmunk in English:
A burrowing ground squirrel with cheek pouches and light and dark stripes running down the body, found in North America and northern Eurasia.
- Genus Tamias, family Sciuridae: many species.
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Lil Wayne Bundles New Album with Video Game; Morgan Freeman Honored
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Lil Wayne Bundles Video Game with Album: Every customer who picks up the video game DefJam Rapstar will receive a copy of Lil Wayne's new album. The rapper, currently in jail on gun charges, has teamed up with Def Jam and 4mm Games to distribute his new album "I Am Not Human" to customers who purchase the rap karaoke game from retailer Best Buy from Oct. 12 – Oct. 19. The rapper's last album, "Rebirth," sold considerably less than his hit release "Tha Carter III," which had first week sales that totaled over one million. [THR]
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Definition of pilocarpine in English:
A volatile alkaloid obtained from jaborandi leaves, used to contract the pupils and to relieve pressure in the eye in glaucoma patients.
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Immigration reform is possible
Congress is still in session. Despite outward appearances, it is not shut down or turned off and its members are still capable of reasoned discourse and cooperative efforts for the good of the nation, at least we think so. Or, we hope so. Perhaps immigration reform is not dead.
It should not be. It should be alive and moving. Marches and rallies in some 150 cities Saturday provide testament to the need and desire. Polls make clear the public's support. Budget squabbles and government shutdowns do not make real issues go away. Immigration reform is no less urgent because the House cannot pass a continuing resolution or Republicans cannot stomach Obamacare. There are still 11 million immigrants living in legal limbo. Their children still await the chance to further their education and gain legal residency in the country where they grew up. There are still crops to harvest. There are businesses in need of highly skilled employees. There are still universities graduating some of the best-educated people on earth, only to see them barred from work in the country where they gained their skills. There is still a minimum 10-year wait, and that is a long shot, simply to obtain an immigrant's visa to legally perform menial labor in the United States.


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(With KDE4 "widget" like "gay" has taken on a whole new meaning. KDE4 uses
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meaning. Perhaps it is a progression in language - "making words mean so
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Fedora. Can I change these in KDE, or must I log into a GNOME desktop?
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School administrators in the San Jose area may be breathing a collective sigh of relief with the passage of Proposition 30, but that doesn't mean they think their districts are out of the woods. While the proposition doesn't bring them a pot of gold, it does mean that school finances will be stable for a while.
Three superintendents from San Jose districts--San Jose Unified, Cambrian and Union--welcome Proposition 30's passage because it means no cuts to programs or additional furlough days, and per pupil state funding remains at current levels without cutting more than $420 per student.
Gov. Jerry Brown's proposition, approved by 53.6 percent of voters on Nov. 6, increases taxes on earnings over $250,000 for seven years and sales taxes by a quarter-cent for four years to fund schools. These increases are estimated to generate $6 billion annually through the 2018-19 school year.
"I'm grateful that Proposition 30 passed because if it hadn't, the district would be in such a world of hurt," said Jackie Horjes, Union District's superintendent. "Without it we weren't sure we could balance our budget without decimating our reserves."
San Jose Unified superintendent Vince Matthews agreed. "There are very few days when I'm feeling this good," he said, adding that district residents also passed Measure H, one of eight successful bond measures on the county ballot.
The $290 million in bonds will help relieve pressure on the district's general fund by paying off certificates of participation and allowing the district to purchase solar equipment instead of continuing to lease it.
Matthews said it will free about $5 million for the district to increase the number of technical labs and science buildings.
The Cambrian district was particularly worried about Proposition 30 because if it had been defeated, the district would have had to add five furlough days this school year. It also probably would have meant larger class sizes.
"We're currently deficit spending, and without the passage we would have had to look at other cuts to make," said superintendent Debbie Blow.
She's cautious, she said, because without additional funding, the district can't adopt new programs or bring other programs back.
"I'd love to get primary classes back to 20 students per teacher," she added. "Without passage, we were looking to increase primary classes to 29 students instead of the current 25 per classroom."
Union has reserves in place and would have been OK through the end of this school year, Horjes said. But if Proposition 30 hadn't passed, those reserves would have been depleted, leaving the district unable to balance its budget.
Horjes and her board were waiting for the election results before prioritizing programs. If Brown's proposition hadn't passed, they would have had three months to determine what cuts to make.
"We would have been looking at 2012-13 enrollment and programs we could cut," Horjes said, expressing gratitude that the district wouldn't have to decide what programs to cut or what other options were available to make up the projected loss of $420 to $457 per child.
Like Cambrian, San Jose Unified and its board had already been looking what methods it might have to implement if Proposition 30 failed.
"We didn't want all furlough days; we wanted to stay as close to 180 days [of instruction] as possible," Matthews said.
The district already had scheduled five furlough days this school year.
San Jose Unified was reviewing and evaluating specific programs and prioritizing what might have to go. Among them were nurses and instructional coaches for teachers and principals.
"I'm very excited about the kindness we've received from the San Jose community. They gave us support, a pat on the back and a huge lift to say that we're on the right track," Matthews said.


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Windstream Communications2 North MainStreet Greenville, South Carolina United States of America
Windstream Communications They will not stop charging for service after the contract expired and they ported my number to another provider Greenville, South Carolina
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I was overcharged for several months a year or two ago by Nuvox, treated rudly by customer serivce and ever since then have waited for the 3 year contract to expire. When it did I started a new service with Deltacom who requested the service move 09/29/11. I already paid for October in advance Windstream continued to bill me for service you did not provide and now say it's $1800. You are a bunch a thieves I am in the process of posting this complaint on the internet and if there is a FCC location plan to post there as well. You owe me for the October $400. Your customer service did not even have my telephone number in the system because it was with Deltacom and continued to bill. When the bill doubled in November 2011, I started calling and then there were the need for written cancellation orders, then it needed to be on a letter head. You should have stopped billing and refunded the overpayment for October. I still can't tell if you stopped billing because the cost is more every time I see a statement. Now you are saying a new contract automatically started and I need to keep paying. You need to cancel all these bogus charges. Why don't you act like a professional business instead of a bunch of greedy crooks.
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AUTHOR: kennygnc - (United States of America)
SUBMITTED: Monday, March 19, 2012POSTED: Monday, March 19, 2012
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On March 15, 2012, the business provided the following information:
Re: Ken Gelbach
Case # 19033948
Dear Ms. Plant,
This letter acknowledges our receipt of the notice of the complaint filed by Ken Gelbach. We look forward to addressing the customer's concerns and resolving this matter.
From the filings, we understand that the customer is disputing an amount owed after the service should have been cancelled.
With respect to Windstream's response, my office has been advised Mr. Gelbach's account was billed $2040.45 for early termination fees in error. The early termination fees were calculated with five months remaining on the contract, but the fees should have been calculated with only two months remaining. A credit for $1222.65 has been applied to the account, leaving a balance of $817.80 owed. All credits and debits have been applied and appeared on the February invoice.
Customer signed a contract (CSA #1068650) on 4/24/2008 for a 3-year term with auto-renewal and the Monthly Recurring Charge of $408.90. Contract (CSA # 1068650) auto renewed on 3/24/2011 with new term date of 3/24/2012. Mr. Gelbach's service was disconnected on 1/5/2012, two months before the end of the contract.
Windstream received a Local Service Request from ITC DeltaCom to partially port two numbers, 704-339-0545, and 704-339-0785 on 9/14/11. Windstream received a Letter Of Disconnect to disconnect the remaining service on 11/23/2011 from customer. An email was sent to the email address Windstream has on file at firstname.lastname@example.com to confirm disconnect letter. There are not any notes on the account indicating customer responded to the email. If customer insists that service should have been disconnected in November 2011, then the early termination fee would have to be recalculated to bill for five months instead of two months.
The remaining services were disconnected on 1/5/2012.
We regret any inconvenience this matter may have caused Mr. Gelbach. Please feel free to contact me if you should have any additional questions or concerns.
Margie Hubbard
Windstream Communications
Executive Customer Relations
Contract Agreed upon 3 year cost - started 06/30/08 Ends 06/30/11 - During the contract they constantly added to the agreed upon charges
So they ported my service in September 29, 2011, kept billing me full price for service they did not provide after they ported my service. Automatically started my contract another year with no approval, discussion or notification to me. And now I only owe $817.80 for no service from them for 2 months (I had paid the October service in advance, so really it was 3 months they charged full price for doing nothing).
Windstream is a bunch of crooks, They provided adequate service for 3 years (Actually that was AT&T they just resell it). About 2 years ago for about 6 months they overcharged me and finally agreed to stop the charges. They also told me they could charge anything they wanted and I signed an agreement that gave that to them. I counted the days until the contract was up. Waited until it was complete and signed with Earthlink. Now all this.
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Malaysian Court Says Catholic Paper Can Use Term "Allah"
UPDATE: The Malay (1/2) reports that the Prime Minister's Department in cooperation with the Home Ministry will appeal the High Court's decision.
UPDATE2: On Jan. 6, the High Court granted the Home Ministry a stay of its order while an appeal is taken to the Court of Appeal. (Outlook India; AP.)
9 comments:
- Barb said...
Muslims have told me they consider Allah just their name for our mutual God --that He is one and the same, so why would they object??
I understand that they do object in this case --that they do think Christians have used Allah as God's name in order to witness of their Christian faith to Muslims.
It's pretty confusing. Christians, Jews, and Muslims all claim the God of the O.T., the God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob (and Ishmael) as their God.
Evangelical (Bible-believing) Christians typically will say "but Allah is not the same God as the God of the Judeo-Christians --because His character is different --and the character of his followers (the harsh fundamentalists in every Islamic state) is different. We believe that Allah is the god created by the deceiver, Lucifer, who appeared as an Angel of light to Mohammad --claiming to be the angel Gabriel, if I recall.
- Fri Jan 01, 03:53:00 PM EST
- Lady Janus said...
Evangelicals don't have a lock on believing in the bible. That's first.
Second, if man is created in god's image, that must mean that god has whatever characteristics man has -- including differences from other men. God therefore must resemble whoever it is that's looking at him, and with characteristic differences from whoever else looks at him. That includes all the likes, dislikes, prejudices, and rules that go with.
And it follows that if god was created in man's image (which is by far the most likely scenario), then he will also resemble whoever it is that's looking at him.
The god of all the Abrahamic religions is indeed the same god. He just looks different because the people are different.
- Sat Jan 02, 12:33:00 AM EST
It is also against the moslem religion for a non-moslem to quote the Quoran. I am glad the barriers to free speech are falling a little in the worlds most populous Muslem nation.
- Sat Jan 02, 04:01:00 PM EST
- Barb said...
I thought Indonesia was the most populous of the Muslim nations? or the one with the most Muslims anyway. That's where we support a missionary pilot who lives in and flies in and out of the jungles --to help people in the name of Jesus.
- Sun Jan 03, 12:19:00 PM EST
- Lady Janus said...
"It is also against the moslem religion for a non-moslem to quote the Quoran."
If that's literally true, then it has to be one of the most ridiculous religious laws ever written.
Religious laws only apply to followers of that particular religion -- so an Islamic law aimed at non-Muslims will automatically NOT apply to non-Muslims.
- Mon Jan 04, 07:17:00 AM EST
- Barb said...
Lady J --Muslims, Jews, and Christians historically, traditionally ALL believe that their teachings are from the Creator to the World --to ALL mankind --and thus applicable and binding to all. But American Christians REQUIRE their doctrines and standards only for those who claim to be of their churches --yet all religious people really do try to "establish" their moral standards (by majority rule in a democracy) into national law to please God and bless their nations --and for the sake of youth --and for the sake of what we believe to be right or wrong --e.g. abortion and definitions of marriage. MOst of us want a decent and moral society, as religious people --where family and life are respected, where virtue is upheld and evil is viewed as such and repressed.
but Islam has many self-contradictions in their cruelty in punishment for their overly strict laws and their imposition of their religion and suppression of others. Their violence has no justification under God.
The Ten Commandments were God's standards for mankind. He gave them to His chosen people --the people of the covenant: "I will be your God and you will be my people." The Jews were to be a light to the world, an example of lawful people --rather than like the lawless, immoral, violent, idolatrous pagans around them. Through the Jews, the Messiah, a suffering servant, would come and preach good news to the Gentiles as well. Jesus said He was that light of the world. Isaiah 53 predicted He would be a suffering servant --"wounded for our transgressions." The Book of Revelations says "worthy is the Lamb --who takes away the sin of the world."
- Mon Jan 04, 01:27:00 PM EST
- Lady Janus said...
"Muslims, Jews, and Christians historically, traditionally ALL believe that their teachings are from the Creator to the World --to ALL mankind --and thus applicable and binding to all."
That's their problem. I do not believe it, and I refuse to allow what someone else thinks to govern how I think or believe.
"MOst of us want a decent and moral society, as religious people..."
You don't have a lock on decency or morality, so stop acting like you do.
- Tue Jan 05, 09:45:00 AM EST
Why can't the Roman Catholics use the word "Tuhan", which is the malay word for God?
Why create all this problems?
- Wed Jan 06, 11:43:00 PM EST
- Barb said...
No one suggests you must think or believe anything, Lady J.
I sure don't want a lock on decency or morality --I wish our culture had widespread decency and morality --but we undermine and try to weaken the religions which cultivate morality.
E.G. --I saw a Law and Order show recently which mocked this group that was working for decency in entertainment media --like the Parents' TV Council. And the police --who handle sex crimes, special victims' cases, made fun of and were sarcastic about this group --and yet, they depict the bad results of low standards in entertainment all the time --in the story lines where teens get in trouble on the internet, do crazy things because of media influence.
I found that very strange on the part of the show's writers. I suppose L and O is criticized for their graphic, explicit depictions of really sick crimes. But I nevertheless like the show for its USUAL condemnation of evil --and the USUAL integrity of the police characters who aren't jumping into bed with each other all the time and making lewd comments. They really treat women well on the show.
Well, I digress --but it is about LAW!
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Rodeo to showcase Florida's ranching way of life
If you live in central Florida, then I'm guessing you might have cows for neighbors along with humans. If you have some cows as your neighbors, you're probably aware that Florida's cattle business is a national powerhouse, ranking in the top 12 states around the country for beef cattle. However, because most of Florida's residents live within a few miles of the coastline and rarely venture inward, there's a large swath of the population that thinks cattle are not big business in the Sunshine State. That's why the 6th Annual Ranch Rodeo Finals and Cowboy Heritage Festival is an important event. It provides a glimpse into the state's ranching way of life. "The festival and rodeo highlight an industry that's been around in Florida longer than any other. The cattle industry has been here almost 500 years," said Dusty Holley, director of field services for the Florida Cattlemen's Association, the event sponsor, along with county cattlemen's groups.The two-day event, to be held at the Silver Spurs Arena in Kissimmee on Sept. 27 and 28, "presents Florida's ranching and Cracker Cowman way of life to the rest of the world," according to a press release. So just what do you do at a rodeo and cowboy heritage festival? For starters, there will be whip making (I could make a double entendre here, but I'll refrain), spur making, saddle making, cowboy poetry, swamp cabbage cooking, a beef cook-off competition, a Native American tribe encampment, a whip popping contest, and other family-friendly activities. The executive chef for the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Justin Timineri, will give cooking demonstrations with Florida ag products. Timineri will also help judge the beef cook-off (stand back, vegetarians). There's a twist on the rodeo that will take place in the evening both days of the event. Attendees "will watch real ranch cowboys compete," said Holley. Sixteen teams from around the state have competed to make it to the Ranch Rodeo Finals. Rodeo events will include saddle bronc riding, colt riding, wild cow milking, branding, team doctoring, double mugging (should someone call the police?), cattle sorting, a stampede race, and a kids' boot scramble. With all the fun of whip popping, double mugging, and more, people are surprised to learn that the cattle business is such a big part of the state's economy, said Holley. Another related fact: Not only is Florida one of the top states for beef cattle, but we're also home to Deseret Ranch, the largest cow-calf ranch in the U.S. The ranch's 300,000 acres span three counties. Although it's not the biggest ranch in the U.S. for its size (a ranch in Texas holds that honor), it takes the cake for the number of cows on site based on its size. The Ranch Rodeo Finals and Cowboy Heritage Festival is free, but entrance to each rodeo performance is $10 a person. Kids 10 and under can attend the rodeo at no cost. Last year's event attracted around 10,000 people, said Holley.


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LAS VEGAS — Unbeaten five-division beltholder Floyd Mayweather Jr. made light of his legal issues, responded to the notion that he is a "dirty fighter," declared himself "the fighter, the manager and the promoter," and said that he hoped WBC welterweight titleholder Victor Ortiz would "come to fight", among other things in regard to their HBO Pay-Per-View televised clash at the MGM Grand on Saturday.
It was apparent that Mayweather (41-0, 25 knockouts) was in his comfort zone heading into his match up with Ortiz (29-2-2, 22 KOs) during the final press conference at the MGM Grand on Wednesday as well as during interviews following the event.
Below are some of his responses to subjects raised:
Floyd Mayweather Jr. on whether or not his long-running legal issues outside of the ring will affect him against Ortiz:
"Who are you? You've got to be new. This guy must be new. What's with this guy? Are you new? How long have you been around? Who is this guy? I've never done nothing with you?
"I'm 41-0. Somebody answer the question for him. You need to come around more. These other reporters, they're my crew right here. This is my family. I know all of their faces.
"But everything is blacked out. I don't go into no fight thinking about no court cases or anything."
On his career:
"I've fought undefeated fighters. I've fought knockout artists. I've fought them all. I've stayed under control. I'm still undefeated. My record speaks for itself."
On whether or not he has invited Ortiz's sworn enemy WBA lightweight titleholder Brandon Rios to be a part of his ring walk:
"I don't know. Our ring walk will be very, very creative. We've got some creative things that we're going to do this go around. The main thing is to bring creativity and to have fun, and we're having fun.
"You all are out here covering the fight, but go to strip clubs, go have fun, this is Vegas baby."
On being comfortable with the big-fight atmosphere:
"I've been here so many times. When I get out here it's just like, 'Here we go again.' It's the same thing. Okay? Here we go. I'm the best, and I'm going to show them that I'm the best."
On his belief that Ortiz has contradicted himself:
"He said I don't respect Mayweather, but yet he knows everything about my record. He knows who I fought. But it's okay. Come Saturday, I won't have to brag or to boast. I'm going to go in there and and execute the game plan.
"I'm going to go in there with class and leave with class. Is Victor Ortiz a good fighter? Yes he is. If it's an eazsy task, or a hard task, I put in the hard work."
On how boxing has influenced his life:
"I've been doing this my whole life. Never had a job, never worked a job. My job has always been to win. I was built on winning, and this country was built on winning."
On how he plans to fight:
"You guys won't have to worry about me back-pedaling. I'm coming straight ahead. So hopefully, he's coming straight ahead.
"He said the fight won't go the distance, I said the fight won't go the distance, so, it won't go the distance."
On what will happen if Ortiz attacks him:
"If you notice, every fighter that comes to fight me and not just to survive, they got knocked out. They got knocked out. When guys come to fight, no problem.
"But some guys when they get to this level, they can talk all the trash they want to talk, but when they get into the ring, and we're across from each other and we're face to face, they realize that my skill level is way better than they thought that it was.
"It looks a lot different from the outside than when you're in there facing me. I keep telling these fighters. Even with the Shane Mosley fight. He caught me with a good shot, but I bit down, I was strong, and he had to survive.
"I fought Juan Manuel Marquez, I was beating him so badly, and shutting him out so badly, he wanted to survive. Fighters go into survival mode."
On whether or he will be more active after defeating Ortiz, having ended a 16-month layoff:
"I told you before that I'm going to be more active, but you've got to understand what it takes to build a fight of this magnitude. It takes six months to build a fight like this. This is pay per view. I'm the fighter, the manager and the promoter."
On his belief that Ortiz's life story about his father leaving him at an early age is false:
"I do my homework. It's not true. It's not true. His mother did leave, but his father did not leave his life. And then, he went out to California, and I think that Robert Garcia, the brother put him through high school."
"Every time you ask him a question, it's 'Dude, I grew up with nothing.' But it's okay. One minute, you want to be a tough guy. The next minute, you want people to feel sorry for you. Just let me know what it really is."
On whether or not Ortiz can go into survival mode:
"He can't. He's not going to be able to. He talks about how much he believes in his skills, I just ask myself an honest question."
On having referee Joe Cortez, who worked his 10th-round knockout victory over Ricky Hatton:
"My thing is that I just want a fair referee. Cortez does a helluva job. All that I want is a fair referee all around the board. Cortez has always been fair with me."
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ALTON — The Alton Historical Society program for Tuesday, Aug. 19 will feature our Executive Board member, Nancy Downing, chairman of the Levey Park Trustees.
Her presentation, "Alton Bay's best kept secret," will be a presentation of the history of Levey Park, a 10-acre woodland nestled between the Merrymeeting River and Route 11. The presentation will include an introduction to the namesake and benefactors of the park, followed by the development of the park, including the role of the Trustees, and finally, today's Levey Park.
The Alton Historical Society Programs are free, open to the public, and on the third Tuesday at 7 p.m. on the lower level of the Library. Refreshments are served after the program and our Museum, also located on the lower level of the Library, will be open before and after the program. There will be a short business meeting before the program.
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Lee is the first Community Scholar at Stonehill College. Appointed in 2011, she taught Leadership, Women and Community Organizing during spring 2012 semester. She is currently teaching Grassroots Community Organizing, with a focus on historical and modern day labor / social movements. Lee is also a Pastor's Scholar in Boston University's Graduate School of Theology. There she is concentrating on the linkages between community building/social justice work, and the principles/values of forgiveness/restorative justice/spirituality, as it relates to incarceration and community re-entry. Her study in this field supports a developing prison project, Do-Right Ministries: a social mission, which features long term prisoner's mixed media art and its intersection with forgiveness, redemption, and lessons of renewal. Lee is also the Founder and Managing Director of Organizing for Survival, a nonprofit organization, that supports organizational and leadership development activities, both in start-up organizations, and among community-led social justice /movement building groups.
Lee has held leadership positions in a variety of organizations, both in Massachusetts and New York. She recently completed a one year appointment at Boston Rising, an anti-poverty fund, in Boston, MA. Prior to that work, Lee completed a three year assignment at My Sister's Keeper, a Massachusetts-based, international focused project, which promotes leadership and peace building training / healing throughout Sudan among culturally diverse women. She worked both inside Sudan and in the US. During her time at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), Lee co-designed and led the Boston Community Learning Project, and was the Mel King Community Fellow for 2 years (2006-2008). Before moving to Massachusetts in 2004, Lee led The Harlem Children's Zone's community organizing and resident engagement work for more that eleven years. She also led a tenant organizing and affordable housing cooperative movement for ten years at Urban Homesteading Assistance Board in NYC. Lee is a board member of The Edward L. Cooper Community Garden and Education Center in Roxbury, MA and The Center for Church and Prison in Boston. She holds a Master's Degree from New Hampshire College.


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Definición de exposure en inglés:
sustantivo[mass noun]
1The state of having no protection from something harmful: the dangers posed by exposure to asbestos
Más ejemplos en oraciones
- Many experimental studies of plants and animals, and clinical studies of humans have shown the harmful effect of excessive exposure to UVB radiation.
- In order to protect children from exposure to harmful vapors, the toy industry has discontinued the use of PVC to produce plastics used in their products.
- It is nonsensical to claim that it is not the Government's role to intervene to protect people from harmful exposure to tobacco smoke.
subjection, submission, vulnerability, laying open
1.1A physical condition resulting from being outside in severe weather without adequate protection: they were suffering from exposure
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- A 14-year-old student was killed when he was hit by a falling tree and an elderly person died of exposure in the appalling weather conditions.
- The two most dangerous conditions that can result from cold-weather exposure are frostbite and hypothermia.
- Exposure has damaged the plaster ceilings, rotted joists, and peeled paint.
frostbite, cold, hypothermia
1.2Experience of something: his exposure to the banking system
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- The experiment facility is intended to provide experiments involving long-term exposure to the space environment.
- A key Chicago experience for him was exposure to modern art, especially the Impressionists.
- Work experience - any exposure to the industry is essential.
introduction, presentation;
experience of, contact with, familiarity with, conversance/conversancy with, acquaintance with, awareness of, insight into
1.3The action of placing oneself at risk of financial losses, e.g. through making loans or underwriting insurance: New Delhi increased its exposure to hard loans [count noun]: an $8-million loan exposure to the real estate industry
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- Their $325 million loan exposure and all of the other debt in the balance sheet looked well covered by assets, earnings and cashflow.
- Regulators and rating agencies generally understand banks' retention of exposure to risk from loans they've securitized.
- Investors worldwide would rush to find safe ground, dumping bank stocks and pulling deposits out of any banks that had heavy exposure in Third World loans.
2The revelation of something secret, especially something embarrassing or damaging: she took her life for fear of exposure as a spy
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- He was blamed for this inappropriate exposure of secret material, and it had a detrimental impact on his reputation and mental state.
- Fearing exposure and embarrassment if he were to assume a conspicuous role at the new arts agency, he turned down the appointment.
- It's against this background that the novel explodes into murder, mayhem, sexual intrigue and the scandalous exposure of secrets in a splendid denouement.
uncovering, revelation, showing, display, exhibition, disclosure, manifestation, unveiling, unmasking;
discovery, unearthing, rooting out, divulgence;
denunciation, condemnation;
detection, betrayal;
exposé, publication, publishing
2.1The publicizing of information or an event: scientific findings receive regular exposure in the media
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- In return, they would receive considerable exposure at most Tour events throughout Europe along with other marketing advantages.
- This is a channel by film fans for film fans, credited with having brought many great films a wider audience, regular exposure and good publicity too.
- I am disappointed that the seminary succumbed to the lure of media exposure in orchestrating this event.
publicity, publicizing, advertising, advertisement;
public attention, public notice, public interest, the public eye, media interest/attention, the limelight;
dissemination, broadcasting, airing
informal hype
3The action of exposing a photographic film to light: a camera which would give a picture immediately after exposure [count noun]: trial exposures made with a UV filter
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- Any dust on the APHS film during exposure of the enlarged negative will show in the final print as a black spot.
- I prefer film camera to shoot night pictures with long exposure and low light.
- He calls himself an artist who uses photographic techniques like multi exposure and 'sandwiches' to make sense of what lies beyond.
3.1 [count noun] The quantity of light reaching a photographic film, as determined by shutter speed and lens aperture: an exposure of 0.5 seconds at f/5.6
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- As he experimented with special lenses and different exposures and paper, his photography became increasingly art-inspired.
- She will spend a day going through exposure, shutter speed, depth of field and how they are related.
- For about five years, she devoted considerable energy to photography, meticulously recording exposures and light levels as she became conversant with the medium.
4 [count noun] The direction in which a building faces; an outlook: the exposure is perfect—a gentle slope to the south-west
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- South and west exposures dry out more quickly, making these areas ideal for your most drought-and heat-tolerant plants.
- It seems the trees in my neighbor's yard stood an excellent chance of blocking the television signal, which needs a southwestern exposure in the Northeast.
- Lower dry biomass at the west and southwest exposures could be associated with higher respiration rates and earlier and longer stomatal closure in response to plant water deficits.
outlook, aspect, view, frontage, direction;
position, setting, location
Early 17th century: from expose, on the pattern of words such as enclosure.
Palabras que riman con exposureclosure, composure, enclosure, foreclosure
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Mmmmmmm...the smell of gingerbread just tingles my toes! Here are some links to some gingerbread crafts and projects on the web. The projects are not all "houses". There is a lot to see. Some have photos and instructions. Enjoy.
You'll find the Women's Ministry
Gingerbread Wishes Theme here
Links checked 9/10/12
Gingerbread Crafts and Printables
Cork Gingerbread Cookie Ornament
(Mud Pie Studio Blog)
Corrugated Board Gingerbread Ornament
(Donna Salazar Blog)
Felt Gingerbread Ornament
(Sher's Creative Space Blog)
Gingerbread Clay Pot Craft
(Family Corner)
Gingerbread Decorations
(AOK Corral)
Miniature Gingerbread House Printable
(Scroll down to their pdf link for printing - Miniatures About)
Gingerbread Girl Wood Pattern
(Gingerbread Cottage)
Gingerbread Templates
(Family Fun)
Gingerbread House Coloring Pages
Printable Gingerbread PrintableTag (for cookies)
(Happy Birds Crafting Haven)
Printable Gingerbread Candy Wrapper
(Happy Birds Crafting Haven)
Printable Gingerbread Recipe Cards and Tags
(Gingerbread Christmas)
Printable Gingerbread Baby House
Gingerbread Printables - New for 2012.
(Artwork by Trina Clark)
Gingerbread Information
Includes Gingerbread recipes and construction tips, candy and suggested materials for gingerbread houses, beginning pattern ideas, and tips on preserving gingerbread houses.
The History of Gingerbread
(Wiz Magazine)
Gingerbread Projects and Recipes
Gingerbread Blondies
(Technicolor Kitchen)
Gingerbread House
(Texas Cooking)
Gingerbread Cookies From Sarah's Secrets
Gingerbread Face Cookies
Gingerbread Cupcakes
Gingerbread Eiffel Tower
(Haniela's Blog)
Gingerbread House
(Dining Co-op)
Gingerbread Mini Donuts
(Pinch of Yum Blog)
Non-Traditional Gingerbread House
(Article from chiff.com)
Gingerbread Photos
(For Inspiration or Dreaming!)
Aberta Gingerbread Competition 2008
(Look under "Photos" on their menu for other Gingerbread Competition years)
Gingerbread Fantasy Photos
(Sugarplum Park)
Gingerbread House Photos
(Gingerbread House Heaven)
Gingerbread House Photos
Gingerbread House Photo Showcases
10 Gingerbread Houses
Gingerbread Projects by Julia
I made the house below out of a Sizzix Die- Cut (Box #2) and various paper punches. I added a matching lid/flap so both sides would be the same and I could bring them up into a gable top. Sorry the photos are not clearer.
I made the house below out of just cardstock mainly. I used a heavy card stock and basically made a square for the house and put a roof on it, then decorated. Sorry I don't have a step-by-step for you but it just goes to show you can do anything with a little paper and cardstock:)
Related Pages:
Gingerbread Wishes Theme
Julia's Christmas Pinterest Board
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Meet Julia
About CLM
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Julia's Devotionals
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By Justin CreechJune 21, 2012
FORT BELVOIR, Va. (June 14) -- Fort Belvoir celebrated the Army's 237th birthday, the 235th anniversary of the American Flag and recognized its centennial, June 14 in front of the garrison headquarters building.
The ceremony also included the end of an era for engineers on Fort Belvoir with the casing of E Company, 169 Engineer Battalion's guidon as the final engineer company moves to Fort Leonard Wood, Mo.
Stephen Brooks, Deputy to the Installation Commander, read a message from the Chief of Staff of the Army, Gen. Raymond Odierno, which was followed by comments from the Garrison Commander, Col. John J. Strycula and keynote speaker, Lt. Gen. Patrick J. O'Reilly, Missile Defense Agency director.
"There is no doubt America would not be the powerful beacon of democracy it is today without the exceptional men and woman who have served in our Army," said Strycula.
Strycula added the birth of the Army is the very birth of freedom for our great nation and even though the American Flag is two years younger than the Army, it is no less cherished by those who have worn, and currently wear, the flag on their uniforms.
"Those of us who have lived and served on foreign soil can testify to the warm feeling of pride that rushes in at the sight of the stars and stripes flying outside a U.S. Embassy, military post, or American business," said Strycula. "For a brief moment when your eyes spot the familiar pattern of red, white and blue you suddenly feel at home."
He also shared the post takes its name from the French word "Belvoir" which means "beautiful to see." The name was coined by Col. William Fairfax in the 1730s when he named his plantation Belvoir manor.
O'Reilly said it was an honor to be a part of the one-hundredth anniversary of Fort Belvoir since it has been a critical center of engineering and technical support for our nation for over a century. He stated that the Belvoir Research, Development and Engineering Center was founded in 1870 to test Army equipment, and it became home to the Engineer Board. By 1919, Belvoir was the official home of the Corps of Engineers.
"The Engineers trained and educated at Fort Belvoir laid much of the foundation of our nation's infrastructure," O'Reilly said. "To include the building of coastal fortifications and the mapping of much of the Western United States."
Capt. Matthew Miller, E Co., 169th Eng. Bn., commander said he was honored to be a part of the ceremony.
"It's historic in that 'Echo' Company is the last engineer training company to leave Belvoir and return to Fort Leonard Wood," said Miller.
A timeline of four centuries of Army uniforms was presented by Gus Person, Fort Belvoir Historian and the First Virginia regiment.
Uniforms from the Revolutionary War, Civil War, World War II, Vietnam and Operation Enduring Freedom, as well as uniforms currently being worn by the GO8 Battalion at the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency were displayed.
"Displaying the history of the Army uniform is an important part of our mission," said Kon Gojnycz of the 1st Virginia Regiment. "It brings our history to life."
A formation of two UH-60 Black Hawk and two LUH-72 Lakota helicopters provided by the 12th Aviation Battalion, excited the crowd.
After the formal ceremony, the crowd made its way to the front steps where it participated in the annual "Go Army! Beat Navy!" spirit video-taping which will be sent to West Point Military Academy. The ceremonial cake cutting was performed by Strycula, O'Reilly, and Pfcs Heath Noble and Dennis Bozarth, both of e Co. 169th Eng. Bn. Hotdogs, chips and soda were provided by the Directorate of Families, Morale, Welfare and Recreation to eat after the cake cutting.


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Dawn time!
Category: Nature
Photo and caption by Alina Bidjelova
this group of young lions from the Paradise Pride was resting on the top of a termite mountain. We followed this group of lions from the morning, and they awarded us with great "portraits" at the end of the day!
Location: Masai Mara, Kenya
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Meanwhile, a rights group has expressed fears about a father and daughter who have been on hunger strike since March 17 to protest their detention in the Gulf nation. They had stopped taking water Sunday but resumed late Tuesday.
More than 60 people have been killed in more than two years of unrest inspired by the Arab Spring. Bahrain's Shiite majority is seeking a greater political voice in the strategic Sunni-ruled kingdom, which is home to the U.S. Navy's 5th Fleet.
An attorney Jassim Sarhan confirmed the 13 were sentenced Tuesday over charges they attacked two police officers and set fire to a police car. They are among dozens convicted of playing a role in the uprising.
In the case of the hunger strikers, Freedom House said in a statement it was "deeply concerned" for Zainab al-Khawaja and her father Abdulhadi al-Khawaja. It also called for authorities all political prisoners.
They went on "dry hunger strike" on Sunday after being denied a family visit in prison, it said.
The Bahrain Center for Human Rights said doctors warned Zainab al-Khawaja that she risks "organ failure, cardiac arrest or coma" if she continues.
Al-Khawaja was sentenced to three months for insulting a public employee related to her calls for the release of her father, eight opposition figures given life sentences. Last year, Abdulhadi al-Khawaja went on a three-month hunger strike.


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First study on gene drive governance avoids the explosive issues: Militarization, Commercialization, Food Security. ETC Group urges that gene drive patents and governance be handed to the United Nations.
Who's going to eat whose lunch … the Hardware Grunts or the Software Gurus? The Battle for the control of agricultural inputs is just beginning. Time for a "Kickboxer" Campaign?


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I'm renting a furnished master bedroom (one of three bedrooms) with own private bathroom, free TV, cable and WiFi Internet, microwave, mini-fridge , drawers , table, two chairs, lamps, walk in closet, etc.. Our apartment is located in one of the Manhattan Park buildings which have many amenities such as gym, laundry, doorman-concierge, renovated elevators, parks, soccer field, among other things.
Roosevelt Island is the most beautiful , safe and relaxing place in NYC area, with beautiful views. It is located in the center of Upper East Side and is 5 minutes away from Manhattan and within walking distance to Queens. The nearest transportation services are the F train and the Roosevelt Island Tram.
As a side note, we also have a very quiet Siamese cat, which won't be interfering with your stay at all. If you have any allergies or concerns message me in advance and I will address your concern.
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Location is great, a relatively quiet part of the city but still central. The room is fine. Good value compared to other NYC locations,
I say thanks to tomislav and his wife for hospitality and kindness. Room was charming and well equipped.
The room was great! It was spacious, lots of natural light, big private bathroom with bath, air conditioning, a microwave and small fridge. The wifi was fast. The room is just of the living room, but a couple of screens make sure everybody has their privacy. The family was always available if I needed them, but gave me my privacy when I wanted it. They were very helpful with showing me the laundry room in the building and giving me some washing liquids.
Roosevelt island felt really safe. The tram (10 minutes by foot) to Manhattan is great and mostly more reliable than the subway (which didn't run to Manhattan on weekends due to maintenance). There's a supermarket just across the street.
I would definitely recommend this place!
I really enjoyed my stay in this apartment. The family is very friendly and they helped us with everything we needed.
you have privacy because the room is too close to the main door. It has also an attached bathroom, an enormous closet, tv, a small fridge and microware. The only problem is that in the morning there is too much light for sleeping.
Roosvelt island is a nice place to stay. It is quiet and safe. It is to close to Manhattan by subway or by tram. There is a free shuttle between the subway station and the island and It stops in front of the apartment! There is also a grocery store so close.
So don't hesitate to choose this apartment because it is a nice place to stay.
Great place to stay at. Tomislav and his wife was very friendly and answer our questions When we arrived. The Room was bigger than we except. Rosevelt Island is à great place to stay at. 8 minutes Walk to the Metro and the cabinlift or take the free bus. The Metro takes 7 minutes to the SW corner to Central park and only 15 minutes with the express Metro to downtown. Perfect location to stay at in new york.
Tomislav and Emily, and their children were very friendly and hospitable and caring. All was well until little detail plush welcome, the room was comfortable, I just wished they are not allowed access to the kitchen, but there was a small refrigerator and a microwave to compensate the room.
Tomislav et Emily, ainsi que leur enfants ont été très gentils et accueillants et bienveillants. Tout était bien jusqu'au petit détail de la peluche Welcome, la chambre était confortable, j'ai juste regretté qu'on ne laisse pas avoir accès a la cuisine, mais il y avait un petit réfrigérateur et un micro-onde pour compenser dans la chambre.
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la chambre est spacieuse et propre, trés bien.
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MATTHEWS - Ten years of hard work has paid off for the Matthews Fire Department and the entire town will reap the benefits. Recent inspection by the Insurance Service Organization led to a lower fire rating in the Matthews area.
The ISO rates fire departments across the country on a 1-10 scale to determine home-owners insurance rates in a community. A one rating is awarded to the best departments and a 10 is given to the worst.
"When the ISO came to town 10 years ago, they gave us an eight rating, which is pretty bad," said T.J. Gantner, Matthews fire chief. "In the first part of March they came again and we just got the news that we lowered our rating to a five."
"We were confident that we had vastly improved the fire department. We were expecting a six and hoping for a five," said Gantner. "We went from a struggling organization to a first class fire department."
The lower rating is not simply a recognition for a job well done. A jump of three points will lower insurance rates for Matthews residents and those within a five mile radius by roughly 10 percent, said Gantner.
The reduced insurance rate goes into effect Sept. 1.
"The lower fire rating will benefit everybody in Matthews, from commercial to residential homes and businesses," said Matthews City Clerk Michael Pyles. "It is all due to the great job the fire department has done. All of our fire fighters are volunteers and have done more for the town than we could have ever asked."
The lower fire rating was the result of a joint effort between the fire department and the town, said Pyles.
Two grants equaling a quarter of a million dollars were given to the fire department in the past five years. This money allowed the Matthews Fire Department pay for a new fire truck and new hoses, nozzles and radios.
The updated equipment plus extended training for the volunteer fire fighters accounted for two points of the drop, said Pyles.
Work by the city accounted for the other point, including the installation of a new water tower, a new well and multiple fire hydrants across the city.
Even with the considerable drop in the fire rating, the Matthews Fire Department is not satisfied and plans to better their program.
"Our goal is to get the fire rating down to at least a four," said Gantner.
Currently, the fire department is working on remodeling an old city shed to turn it into a new office and workout facility.
"Work on the shed is the big project now," said Gantner. "We also plan to keep our training up and continue to update our equipment."
In addition to the expansion, the fire department is working with the city on plans to provide a salary for the firemen serving the Matthews community.
"We are not asking for much, just enough to cover expenses and provide a little incentive for potential fire fighters," said Gantner. "We hope to have that done by the end of the year."
"We are working hand in hand with the volunteers, sometimes monetarily and sometimes physically, to form a first-class fire department," said Pyles. "The goal is not just to lower insurance rates, but to provide safety for the citizens of Matthews."


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Housing association strengthens board
A northern social landlord has strengthened its board with the appointment of a new chair (designate) and three new members.
David Craig will take over as chair of Leeds and Yorkshire Housing Association (LYHA) board in September, succeeding Robert Sladdin who is retiring.
Mr Craig is the chief executive of Actual Analytics, which produces behaviour analysis software for scientists. He is also a commercial advisor to Edinburgh University and has an MBA from Strathclyde Graduate Business School.
Furthermore, he is a director of Educate the Kids, a charity which builds orphanages and schools in Kenya and the Gambia.
Joining Mr Craig on the 1,200-home provider's board are Jack Harrington, Matt Bowen and customer board member Adele Rae.
Mr Harrington is a partner and head of the social housing team at Manchester law firm Pannone Corporate. He advises on all aspects of employment law and has acted for organisations in the social housing sector for over 15 years. He currently provides employment support to a number of registered social landlords across the country.
Mr Bowen leads the policy and research team at social enterprise Our Life, where he is responsible for developing research capacity and leads on the audit and evaluation of the organisation's work.
He has over 10 years' experience in research and has worked on projects spanning the public, private and academic sectors, leading projects for the NHS, housing associations, trusts and local government.
Lisa Pickard, LYHA's chief executive, said: "We are delighted to have recruited such high-calibre Board members who wholeheartedly buy into what we are about and share our values, our passion for making a difference locally and, importantly, can help shape us into the future, building on our past and ensuring an exciting future.
"We are committed to ensuring excellence in governance and this is reflected in our top rating for Governance and Viability from the Homes and Communities Agency. I'd like to thank our outgoing Chair Robert Sladdin and members Stephen Bateson and Bruce Collinson, all of whom are retiring from the board, and who helped us to get to the strong position we are in today.
"The strength of our Board is vital in ensuring LYHA rises to the future challenges we, as a housing association and the wider housing sector, face and I am thrilled to welcome the new members to join us on the next phase of our exciting journey."
David Craig said: "I am delighted to be joining LYHA as a board member and chair. Social housing is becoming more and more important, especially in the current economic climate. Forward-looking associations like LYHA, by not only being a landlord but by working closely with key programmes like Real Life Reform, will make the difference the sector needs.
"There is a super energetic and focused chief executive, Lisa Pickard, who with her team will continue to build upon their successes and I believe deliver a great experience for LYHA customers. Chairing the board that will help them deliver that is an honour and I really look forward to the next several years."
LYHA has plans to build more than 200 new homes and is in the process of securing new borrowing of £13 million.
It recently received confirmation of nearly £2m grant funding from the Homes and Communities Agency to support 70 new homes.
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As the social media landscape evolves, the next generation workforce who've grown up with LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, and Facebook as an essential part of their daily lives will be entering the job market.
Social media knowledge, skills, and abilities will just become expected competencies, and employers will not consider proficiency in the field as a stand-out qualification. But individuals can act. Ask yourself, what is your main skill? Can you develop a new skill? Should you start now?
What's The Future of Social Media Managers and Consultant?
Interestingly, technology is constantly changing, and you need to change to adapt to it so you need to constantly develop your skills if you want to remain relevant. I've compiled a list of the most powerful Social Media consultants, experts and digital gurus to watch on Twitter.
The Most Powerful Woman – Consultants, Experts & Gurus in Social Media
1) Ann Tran – social media consultant, travel writer, and influencer, a regular contributor to Huffington Post. You can follow Ann on twitter @anntran_.
2) Jessica Northey – She is the host of #CMchat on Twitter and TWANGOUT on Google+. Follow her on Twitter.
3) Liz Strauss – She runs SOBCon and social business strategist. She's currently taking on the challenge of cancer. Follow her on Twitter.
4) Mari Smith, one of the world's leading social media strategists and widely recognized as one of the top Facebook marketing experts. You can follow Mari Smith on Twitter: @MariSmith.
5) Ann Handley. Ann manages the content factory that is marketingprofs, a site that is producing better and better social media content, as well as being a content marketing expert in her own right. Follow her on Twitter.
6) Eve Mayer – Officially a LinkedIn expert writes about a diverse range of social media issues and tools – Pinterest, Instagram, Google +. Follow her on Twitter.
7) Lori Ruff – LinkedIn specialist who recently launched a new advisory service to guide companies on the use of the LinkedIn platform. Follow her on Twitter.
8) Renee Blodgett – CEO and founder of Magic Sauce Media and We Blog the World; deep seated social media marketing, branding, marketing, and PR expertise with a long chain of references and endorsements from mainstream media. Follow her on Twitter.
9) Kim Garst – Advice on a mixture of social media tools: Google Hangouts, Pinterest, Facebook, Instagram etc. Follow her on Twitter.
10) Pam Moore – Social business consultant and CEO of Marketing Nutz, covering Facebook, Google + and the business of social. Follow her on Twitter.
11) Viveka von Rosen – Viveka is primarily a linkedIn expert, Speaker, and social media trainer on the benefits of marketing with social media, and in particular LinkedIn. @LinkedInExpert | Linkedin | Web.
12) Laura Fitton – An online marketing generalist Laura is also a recognized expert in Twitter, she previously co-authored Twitter for Dummies, founder of oneforty.com. @pistachio | Linkedin .
13) Lilach Bullock – Founder of Socialable, a social media marketing consultant, internet mentor and genuine digital guru with a strong following and some nice comparison work that looks at Pinterest, Facebook, earned media and more. @Lilachbullock | Linkedin.
14) Marsha Collier – She is the author of more than 35 books, many of them in the social area, particularly around social media and customer service. Her latest books 'Social Media Commerce For Dummies' and 'The Ultimate Online Customer Service Guide: How to Connect with your Customers to Sell More' gives businesses insight into how to use Social Media to build customer relations and bottom line. @Marshcollier | +MarshaCollier.
15) Jessica Miller-Merrell – Workplace social media expert, author, speaker, and HR professional, who has a passion for recruiting, training, and all things social media. Twitter | Linkedin.
16) Charlene Li – Founder of Altimeter Group and the author of the New York Times bestseller, Open Leadership. She is one of the foremost experts on social media and technologies and a consultant and independent thought leader on leadership, strategy, social technologies, interactive media and marketing. @charleneli | Linkedin.
17) Pam Dyer – Marketing manager at SolutionsIQ, a comprehensive solution for companies seeking to adopt Agile practices, from the team level to executive management. She also author Pamorama, a blog that helps businesses understand how to use social media and content marketing initiatives to find leads, increase sales, and improve branding via Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, Google+, Pinterest, and other social networks. @pamdyer | Linkedin | Web.
18) Sandi Krakowski – Sandi is a Facebook marketing expert and help small business owners and big corporations utilize the online space and social media for brand awareness, company growth and client loyalty. @sandikrakowski | Linkedin | Web.
19) Bonnie Sainsbury – Founder and CEO of Social Media Smarter, co-host of Women Talking Tech, a weekly webcast where we discuss what's happening in social media. @bsainsbury | Linkedin.
20) Deborah Lee – Social media consultant and auditor but a particular focus on Twitter, regularly contributes to the Huffington Post. @debsylee | Linkedin.
21) Lori Taylor – CEO & Founder of REV Media Marketing, Social Media Technologist, and Speaker, she writes an eclectic blog covering Twitter, Facebook, Pinterest and general social media tips but her main work is in social media and direct response. @lorirtaylor | Linkedin | Web.
22) Dede Watson – Social Media Consultant & Strategist, own and operate a social media marketing company called Turn It Social. @dede_watson | Linkedin.
23) Amber Naslund – Co-Founder & President at SideraWorks, Social Business and Organizational Change. Author, Keynote Speaker, to help companies better understand the culture they have, and help them create the culture they want. @AmberCadabra | Linkedin.
24) Gini Dietrich – the founder and CEO of Arment Dietrich, a Chicago-based integrated marketing communications firm. She also is the founder of the professional development site for PR and marketing pros, Spin Sucks Pro, and co-author of Marketing In the Round. @ginidietrich | Linkedin.
25) Shelly DeMotte Kramer – the Founder and Chief Imagination Officer of V3 Integrated Marketing and Kramer & Co, she's a strategist, brand builder, deep thinker, information junkie, communicator extraordinaire, buzz builder and lover of all things related to digital marketing and social media. @ShellyKramer | Linkedin.
26) Jill Rowley, Founder & Chief Evangelist, Jill continues to show herself as more than just a sales rep, but a trusted advisor in the area of sales lead management and the new world of buyer driven marketing and sales. You can follow Jill Rowley on Twitter: @jill_rowley.
27) Wendy S Lea, an accomplished leader and passionate innovator, Wendy has over 25 years of experience in the sales and marketing industry. An expert in multi-channel strategy, Wendy has served as a CEO, corporate executive, angel investor, strategic advisor and board member to dozens of innovative start-ups and public companies. You can follow Wendy S Lea on Twitter: @WendySLea.
28) Ekaterina Walter, a recognized thought-leader, Co-founder & CMO at BRANDERATI. She excels at crafting scalable global strategies and building strong brands. You can follow Ekaterina Walter on Twitter: @Ekaterina.
29) Meghan M. Biro, a talent strategist, practitioner, speaker and author who operates as CEO of TalentCulture Consulting Group. You can find Meghan M. Biro on Twitter: @MeghanMBiro.
30) Lori Richardson, the founder and CEO of Score More Sales. Lori is a thought leader on B2B front-line sales growth and works with (or in conjunction with) technology brands worldwide. You can follow Lori Richardson on Twitter: @scoremoresales.
31) Trish Bertuzzi, President & Chief Strategist, help B2B technology companies build world-class Inside Sales teams. You can follow Trish Bertuzzi on Twitter: @bridgegroupinc.
32) Jill Konrath, a business-to-business sales expert, help salespeople, entrepreneurs and business professionals increase sales to the corporate market. You can follow Jill Konrath on Twitter: @jillkonrath.
33) Josiane Feigon, a pioneer, maverick, and visionary in the inside sales community. Josiane is one of the world's leading experts on inside sales team and management talent. You can follow Josiane Feigon on Twitter: @JosianeFeigon.
34) Joanne Black, leading authority on referral selling. You can follow Joanne Black on Twitter: @ReferralSales.
35) Cheryl Burgess, Chief Marketing Officer at Blue Focus Marketing, an award-winning U.S. social branding firm. You can also follow Cheryl Burgess on Twitter @ckburgess.
36) Vanessa DiMauro, the founder and CEO of Leader Networks, a research and strategy consulting company that helps organizations succeed in social business and B2B online community building. You can follow Vanessa DiMauro on Twitter: @vdimauro.
37) Elinor Stutz, the CEO of Smooth Sale, an Inspirational Speaker, Author and Trainer known worldwide. You can follow Elinor Stutz on Twitter: @smoothsale.
38) Becky Carroll, long-time customer advocate and someone who is passionate about social media, marketing, and the customer experience. You can follow Becky Carroll on Twitter: @bcarroll7.
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Although the Sikeston High School graduate still enjoys sports, it's no longer the center of his world. Now his life is built around his family and career.
And lately he's been busy signing autographs. Longstreet was recently named 2002 Black Engineer of the Year at an awards conference in Baltimore, Md. He earned the title for his work and dedication as manager of technical support for Toyota Motors Production Engineering Division.
"My group is responsible for the investigation, development, installation, and training of digital engineering applications for Toyota North America Production Engineering Groups," he noted.
Now living in Cincinnati, Ohio, he's come a long way from growing up in Sikeston. But he hasn't forgotten where he came from.
"I had such a great childhood in Sikeston," he said fondly. "The person I am today was strongly influenced by the memories I have from my hometown. I know there were many people who created who I am. In many ways the success that I have is an honor to them for their support."
Longstreet said he's flattered to have earned the title Black Engineer of the Year, noting that Toyota actually nominated him for the United States Black Engineer of the Year Award. Although he didn't receive the award on the national level, he did receive special recognition by the United States Black Engineer Magazine which features him in a special section in the March/April edition.
"Toyota prides itself on the ability and accomplishments of the engineering team," Longstreet said. "The recognition of being that engineer who Toyota Motors felt was a leader within the Toyota Engineering Group is the most gratifying professional recognition possible. It means that the professional course that I have taken is being recognized for its commitment to be part of a company team. My professional career, especially at the manager level, is dependent on my ability to work with others.
"When I discovered I would be named in the USBE Magazine, professionally I felt very humbled," he admitted. "I appreciate the recognition but I hope that somehow this can be an inspiration to my children and family. What this means to me is that our commitment has been recognized."
Although his wife, Cassandra, son Michael, 23, and daughters, 15-year-old Megan and Cassie, 11, are thrilled to be living with a celebrity of their own, no one could be prouder than his mother.
"I think it's great," said Sikeston's Goletha Longstreet. "He was always interested in sports but I think everything changed when he married right after school. I'm not surprised that Johnny's done as well as he has though, he's always been a go-getter and once he sets his mind to do something he's going to do it."
Although he admits he's good at what he does, he stressed he's the person he is today because of two special ladies in his life.
"My wife and my mother are the ultimate support system," said Longstreet. "I know the goals that I place in my life have been developed to support my family. I put pressure on myself not to ever let my family feel that I'm not making my best effort.
"My parents are the key to everything in my life. I have always had such a strong family which has given me the opportunity to reach my goals. My parents were there for me when I was young and today my mother is the inspiration I use every day. My mother and father's work ethics were something I noticed at a very early age. Both parents found work as a means to giving the opportunities for my brothers and sisters to try something new."
The advice he offers young African American men is to realize the importance of a support system and never to merely settle for anything.
"I ask that each African American male, especially those in Sikeston, understand that the support systems are their family, teachers and church. The key to success is to develop the conscience that your goals are achievable when you dedicate yourself to constant self-improvement."


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Volleyball reflects on Global Challenge
July 26, 2013
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Stony Brook, N.Y. -Head coach Coley Pawlikowski, assistant coach Dan Pawlikowski, junior libero Laura Hathaway and sophomore outside hitter Melissa Rigo of the Stony Brook volleyball team participated in the Bring It Promotions Global Challenge. The trip included a competitive four-day tournament against some of the top young talent in Europe, friendly matches, practices and an opportunity to sightsee in Europe.
Coley and Dan Pawlikowski served as assistant coaches for the U.S. junior national training team, while Rigo played for BIP-USA and Hathaway competed with BIP-Southeast.
Hathaway helped guide her squad to a second-place finish after defeating Coley and Dan Pawlikowski's team in the semifinal round, and Rigo was named to the all-tournament team. Coley Pawlikowski, Hathaway and Rigo discuss the trip in the video above.
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By MIKE SMITH
Tuckahoe-Bronxville's quarterfinal game against Yonkers Montessori at the Cottle School on May 27 may have been a wild affair but, when the dust settled, the Tigers were just where they were supposed to be, headed into the Class B semis with a victory under their belts.
A furious Eagles rally threatened the status quo, though, as eighth-seeded Yonkers Montessori scored seven runs in the final two innings to make a game of it, falling just short as
top-seeded Tuckahoe-Bronxville came away with an 8-7 win.
Tuckahoe's Cassie McGrath was stellar through her first five innings on the mound, recording eight of the team's first nine outs on strikeouts. Late in the game, though, the freshman hurler ran into some trouble as the Yonkers bats began to catch up to her.
"Early on, she was doing a great job of mixing her speeds," Tuckahoe coach John McGrath said. "But she just ran out of gas."
Luckily for Tuckahoe-Bronxville fans, the Tigers built up enough of a lead to withstand the late charge. Senior Laura Fitzpatrick plated the first Tuckahoe run in the third inning,
singling McGrath home. McGrath helped her own cause at the plate, driving in a pair of runs on the day, Briana Nardone also knocked in two runs for Tuckahoe-Bronxville.
Defensively, the Tigers looked sharp, especially considering McGrath's early-inning dominance left them with little to do in the field. McGrath was especially pleased with a first-and-third play that nailed what would have been Yonkers' first run of the game at home plate.
"That's something I worry about sometimes," John McGrath said. "But the girls today did an excellent job of keeping themselves in the game and did a very good job."
Although the Tigers nearly gave away a big lead against Yonkers, McGrath said, the squad may benefit from the close contest and use it as motivation in the next round of the playoffs.
The Tigers, who finished the regular season with a record of 15-2, remember all too well what happened last year when their undefeated team lost to Haldane in the Class C finals.
"I think it was good because it tested us," he said. "I think for a lot of the year, and last year, we hadn't been tested."
With the win, top-seeded Tuckahoe-Bronxville advances to the semifinals where the team will host North Salem on May 29.
"I don't know much about them," McGrath said. "But I'm sure they're good."
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