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Kodak previewed the NEXPRESS Gold Solution at drupa 2012 and has been busy perfecting the solution with beta customers around the world over the past 12 months. Boasting a large number of commercial and special projects produced during that time, KODAK NEXPRESS Gold Dry Ink has proven to be an attention-getting addition wherever it has been used. Customers have been eagerly anticipating the solution, which is now available globally.
Designed for commercial printers, photo printers, and in-plant printers, the NEXPRESS Gold Solution is a unique option for KODAK NEXPRESS Fifth Imaging Unit Solutions, enabling printers to add a gold metallic effect as a fifth color. Early adopters in the beta program are finding that the combination of gold effects with the outstanding output of KODAK NEXPRESS Presses is opening new opportunities for adding value to digital print jobs.
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The Women Faculty Forum hosts an annual Fall Opening Reception every September. Join us at the next reception to meet our leadership team, hear about gender at Yale from its leading professors and administrators, and share food and refreshments with faculty of all genders.
This year we welcomed over 100 guests and honored dozens of new women faculty members. The event featured remarks from WFF Chair Paula Kavathas (pictured in photo), Dean of the Faculty of the Arts and Sciences Tamar Gendler, and Lynn Cooley, Dean of the Graduate School of the Arts and Sciences.
We were proud to offer free childcare at our reception. We hope to continue this in-demand service next year and to model a supportive way of hosting work events at Yale.
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On the money: Magnit profit rises on margin gains
By Katy Askew | 22 January 2013
Russian retailer Magnit has seen profits benefit from improved purchasing terms and cost controls as it expanded its store footprint over the past 12 months.
Russia's second-largest retailer by sales grew full-year net profit to US$803.9m, up from $418.7m in 2011. EBITDA was up 71.62%, while sales gains totalled 34%, the group revealed in a trading statement today (22 January).
Speaking to just-food, investor relations director Timothy Post says that the firm has been able to grow profits ahead of its sales by driving improved margins. "Over the last 15 months we have achieved a 300bps improvement in gross margin," he emphasises.
While Magnit has driven SG&A expenses down through various initiatives, including optimising the number of people employed in store, better buying terms were the chief contributor to margin improvements.
Magnit's extensive programme of new store openings has enabled it to exact more competitive terms from suppliers. Post reveals that, as Magnit has expanded its store footprint and closed the gap with market leader X5 Retail Group, suppliers have come to view the group as a "one of Russia's two market leaders". As a result the company has been able to "get the same pricing".
"We have continued to push hard on pricing," he adds.
During 2012, the group opened 1,500 outlets with a CAPEX of $1.6m. In the coming year, Magnit expects to open around the same number of stores and is raising CAPEX to $1.8m.
"We are opening as many new stores as we can," Post says. "It is difficult to get the infrastructure in place... If you look at it in snapshot it does look a bit daunting."
The biggest challenge for Magnit is to find suitable retail locations and builders to complete construction, because there are no national building contractors, Post says. The group currently has 300 staff working to secure real estate, Post says. "If you break the task down like that it becomes more manageable".
Post remains upbeat on Magnit's ability to deliver on its ambitious store opening targets in the coming year, emphasising the company's extensive experience of establishing new stores. "We went from no outlets to almost 6,800 in 14 years."
Likewise, Post is equally confident in Magnit's ability to get these new stores turning a profit in a short space of time. "Stores reach maturity in about 6 months, laggards may take 12 months. Every store has to be profitable."
Over the past year, Magnit has posted like-for-like growth of 5.26%. However, Post says that this is not a metric that the group focuses on as same store sales are largely driven by inflation in the Russian market. However, he adds, the group is growing its share of Russian retail sales.
"We are gaining market share. This was primarily due to store openings, like-for-like is not the main driver."
Post says that Magnit's total market share now sits at "a little over" 5% of the Russain grocery sector.
The company has focused its store openings in the fast-growing convenience sector. According to Post, this reflects Russian consumption patterns.
"Convenience is the main driver. The Russian market is somewhat different to a lot of developed markets. People shop more frequently in smaller baskets, so they don't want to get in their cars and drive out of town."
Post adds that Magnit sales have not felt a sharp impact from weak economic conditions and downbeat consumer sentiment.
"We are selling household necessities. There is not a lot of discretion or elasticity [in this spending]... There is not a strong correlation with the macro economy."
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NEW MADRID - Mary Charlotte Riley, 75, died July 29, 2003, at St. Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau.
Born March 4, 1928, daughter of the late Henry Clay and Roena Faust Riley, she was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church.
Survivors include: one nephew and his wife, William Clay and Lisa Luann Riley of Cape Girardeau; one great-niece, Logan Jodi Riley of Cape Girardeau; one uncle, Robert Riley of New Madrid; one aunt, Emma Maxwell of New Madrid; and several cousins.
Two brothers, Joseph Edwin Riley and Harry Howard "Punkin'" Riley, preceded her in death.
Visitation is from 5 to 8 p.m. today at Richards Funeral Home, where a rosary is scheduled for 7 p.m.
A funeral Mass will be conducted at 10:30 a.m. Friday at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church with Monsignor Michael F. Swalina, officiating.
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Richard II
by William Shakespeare
Symbolism, Imagery, Allegory
Okay, Shmoopsters, we're just going to come right out and say this. Any time you see a reference to gardens (especially gardens that have been trashed) in Western literature, the author probably wants you to think about the biblical Garden of Eden, which, according to the Book of Genesis, was paradise on earth until it was ruined by Adam and Eve's fall from grace.
If you've read this play, then you know that gardens (literal and metaphorical) are all over the place in Richard II. The most obvious example is when the queen is strolling through her garden and finds out (from her gossipy gardener, of course) that her husband has lost the crown. Her response? She compares Richard's downfall to the Biblical fall of man:
Thou, old Adam's likeness, set to dress this garden,
How dares thy harsh rude tongue sound this unpleasing news?
What Eve, what serpent, hath suggested thee
To make a second fall of cursed man?
Why dost thou say King Richard is deposed?
Darest thou, thou little better thing than earth,
Divine his downfall? Say, where, when, and how,
Camest thou by this ill tidings? speak, thou wretch. (3.4.8)
The queen is pretty irrational here. She's acting like the Gardener has caused the "second fall" of man just by gossiping about King Richard being deposed (bumped off the throne). Even though the queen's logic is a little wacky, we can tell that Shakespeare is making a bigger point: the idea is that deposing a king is a sin (especially for those who think kings are appointed by God). That means there are going to be some serious consequences that will change the world (read: England) forever – just like Adam and Eve's world was changed forever when they blew it by giving in to temptation. We find out what these consequences are in the sequels to this play: Henry IV Part 1, Henry IV Part 2, and Henry V.
But whose fault is it that England is (or will be soon) like a ruined garden of Eden? Most characters in this play blame Richard. Don't just take our word for it – let's think about what the Gardener has to say. Earlier, in Act 3, Scene 4, the Gardener explicitly compares the kingdom with a garden and suggests that Richard hasn't been a very good gardener. He hasn't pruned it, he hasn't weeded it, he hasn't bothered to take care of it. He's assumed, instead, that it would take care of itself, or that God would take care of it. The problem with this logic is that it doesn't take into account the fact that gardening (like kingship) is not a passive activity: you have to till; you have to earn your crop.
Not only that, but Richard has surrounded himself with lousy advisors, like Bushy, Bagot, and Green, who would rather flatter him than give him honest feedback about how to run the country. This is why Henry Bolingbroke refers to Bushy, Bagot, and Green as "caterpillars of the commonwealth" (2.3.11). The metaphor implies that Richard's advisors are a bunch of parasites devouring or destroying England, just like pests might destroy a garden.
Add to this the fact that Richard has "farmed out" or "leased" the land in order to raise money. Gaunt tells him that his decision made him a "landowner" instead of a king. Future events seem to bear this out: by basically mortgaging the land, Richard mortgages his kingdom. John of Gaunt reminds us of this when he cries that Richard mismanaged "this other Eden, demi-paradise," this "blessed plot, this earth" (2.1.3).
Of course, after Richard's death, some characters see things differently. In Henry IV Part 1, a guy named Hotspur refers to Richard II as a "sweet lovely rose" who was uprooted and replaced by "this thorn, this canker, Bolingbroke" (Henry IV Part 1, 1.3.7). In other words, Hotspur also thinks of England as a garden, but he believes it has been ruined by Bolingbroke (a.k.a. Henry IV), not Richard.
Brain Snack: Can't get enough of Shakespeare's obsession with gardens? Go talk to Hamlet, who sees the whole world as a smelly, "unweeded garden that grows to seed" (Hamlet, 1.2.6).


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So You Think You Can Vote?
This anniversary may have passed you by, but on this day in 1919, The US Senate passed the 19th Amendment. Almost seventeen months after being introduced by the House of Representatives, women were given the right to vote.
It reads:
The right of citizens of the United States to vote shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any State on account of sex. Congress shall have power to enforce this article by appropriate legislation.
And after the 15th and19th amendment passed, voting rights are signed, sealed, delivered, right?


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A Quote by Sol Luckman on autoimmune, autoimmunity, genetic damage, aids, cfids, mcs, fibomyalgia, autism, vaccine, vaccination, vaccine damage, toxicity, amalgam fillings, trauma, pathogen, simian 40 retrovirus, immune system, immunity, heavy metals, pe
A major contributing factor to many, if not all, autoimmune conditions is genetic damage through invasive factors such as vaccines compounded by cellular toxicity. I contend that cells collect and hold toxicity for the purpose of slowing down the many mutant pathogens, such as simian 40 retrovirus, released in the organism under the radar of the immune system by vaccines. The body knows that toxic substances—heavy metals and pesticides, for instance—are not only poisonous to the host, but also to pathogens. Such a Catch-22 can lead to environmental illness and immunological breakdown in which the body starts attacking its own toxic cells, but it may be the only choice a biosystem operating with damaged DNA has.
Source: Conscious Healing: Book One on the Regenetics Method, Pages: 12
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OpenTK 1.1 (OpenGL 3.3 and 4.0) statusPosted Friday, 30 April, 2010 - 01:36 by sgsrules in
Gaining access to OpenGL 3.3 and 4.0 is as simple as updating the .spec files and rerunning the generator. This works fine, but the real work starts afterwards: we need to go through the reference card and extract strongly-typed enums for each new function. This is a weekend's worth of work.
Only problem, I'm spending my weekends working on other areas of OpenTK. :) If someone volunteers to lend a hand, there's no reason why wouldn't have a 3.3/4.0-capable version by next week or so.
When can we expect next version (RC2 or 1.0 final)?
I wait it too and mostly I wanna see realesed OpenCL :)


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Former NFLers at Risk for Brain, Mood Problems »
"Jan. 7, 2013 -- Problems in thinking skills and depression may be more common in former National Football League players compared with other people as they age, according to a new study.
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Brand Names: Celexa
Generic Name: citalopram (Pronunciation: si TAL o pram)
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What is citalopram (Celexa)?
Citalopram is an antidepressant in a group of drugs called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs).
Citalopram is used to treat depression.
Citalopram may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
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Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: skin rash or hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
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Call your doctor at once if you have:
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- agitation, hallucinations, overactive reflexes, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, loss of coordination, feeling like you might pass out;
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- headache, slurred speech, severe weakness, muscle cramps, feeling unsteady, seizure (convulsions), shallow breathing (breathing may stop).
Common side effects may include:
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- increased sweating or urination, weight changes; or
- decreased sex drive, impotence, or difficulty having an orgasm.
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
Read the Celexa (citalopram hydrobromide) Side Effects Center for a complete guide to possible side effects
What is the most important information I should know about citalopram (Celexa)?
You should not use citalopram if you are allergic to it, or if you also take pimozide.
Do not use citalopram if you have taken an MAO inhibitor in the past 14 days. A dangerous drug interaction could occur. MAO inhibitors include furazolidone, isocarboxazid, linezolid, phenelzine, rasagiline, selegiline, and tranylcypromine.
Before taking citalopram, tell your doctor if you have a heart rhythm disorder, a personal or family history of Long QT syndrome, or an electrolyte imbalance (such as low levels of potassium or magnesium in your blood).
Tell your doctor about all other medicines you use. There are many other medicines that can increase your risk of heart rhythm problems if you use them together with citalopram.
Some young people have thoughts about suicide when first taking an antidepressant. Your doctor will need to check your progress at regular visits while you are using citalopram. Your family or other caregivers should also be alert to changes in your mood or symptoms.
Report any new or worsening symptoms to your doctor, such as: mood or behavior changes, anxiety, panic attacks, trouble sleeping, or if you feel impulsive, irritable, agitated, hostile, aggressive, restless, hyperactive (mentally or physically), more depressed, or have thoughts about suicide or hurting yourself.
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The University of Maryland Medical Center will host a Red Cross blood drive on January 10, from 12:30 to 6 pm on the first floor of Gudelsky near the Information Desk. All donors will receive a $5 gift card good at any medical center restaurant as our thanks for donating. Please schedule your donation at www.umm.edu/blood or just stop by.
Effective immediately, parking will no longer be permitted along Redwood Street and Penn Street behind the Medical Center, in the immediate area of Howard Hall, HSF2, and the Shock Trauma Building. Truck standing and idling is also prohibited in this area.
Parking will also be prohibited on Redwood Street between MLK Boulevard and Pine Street, along the Old St. Paul's Cemetery. This block will become a truck staging area for the Howard Hall and 22 South Greene Street loading docks. Penn Street between Lombard and Redwood will restricted to emergency vehicles and Shock Trauma Pavilion patient access only.
These restrictions will be enforced by Campus police.
As part of the Step Up To Good Health Wellness Program, UMMC continues to offer Weight Watchers at Work. Engage in fun activities; learn about the proven Weight Watchers approach, the new monthly pass and how you can attend At Work meetings.
Join us for a free Open House on Thursday, January 9, 2014 at 12:45 pm in room 7A in the lower level of the Paca Pratt building. This will be hosted by a Weight Watchers leader who has successfully lost weight with Weight Watchers. Engage in fun activities, learn about the proven Weight Watchers approach and how you can attend the At Work meetings. Beginning in January, Weight Watchers is introducing the new Simple Start program, two weeks of meals designed to get you off to a fantastic start. You will learn what to eat to be satisfied and start losing weight.
The program is available by purchasing a monthly pass for $39.95 per month. The monthly pass system allows members to attend meetings at work at UMMC or near their home. You do not need to wait for a session to begin; you can join at any time. All Weight Watchers at Work meetings are scheduled in the lower level of the Paca Pratt building at 110 South Paca Street from 1 - 1:30 pm on Wednesdays. Weigh in begins at 12:45 pm prior to the meeting. If you have further questions or need assistance, please contact Regina Hogan, Employee Health Services at 410-328-1788 or contact Weight Watchers via email or phone at firstname.lastname@example.com phone 866-204-2885.
January MTA Passes are available in the Parking and Transportation Office, located in room G1J42, two doors down from the Great Cookie. The deadline to start or cancel February commuter pass will be Wednesday, January 8.
The Baltimore City Cancer Program (BCCP) at the University of Maryland Marlene and Stewart Greenebaum Cancer Center has its 2014 calendar "A Brand New Me....Reflections from Breast Cancer Survivors" for sale. Proceeds from the calendar will benefit BCCP's "Living and Loving Life Breast Cancer Support Group". The calendar features women of all ages and all walks of life. Photographer Shaun Anthony, make-up artist Carla Williams Hines, Rickisha White and Racquel Allen dedicated their time and talent to this project. The use of "At Last Farm" for the calendar shoot was donated by Wayne and Beth Schaefer. The calendars make a great gift for family and friends or for yourself. For information to purchase calendar call 410-328-HOPE(4673). Funded by the Maryland Cigarette Restitution Fund Program, the Avon Foundation and Susan G. Komen Maryland.
Come join the Knitting and Crocheting Circle and help crochet or knit hats and lap blankets for our cancer patients at the Patient Resource Center, 1st Tuesday of the month, noon-2 pm. Drop ins welcome!
The Department of Social Work clothes closet is in need of winter clothing for men and women. Items needed are: jeans, sweat pants, t-shirts, sweatshirts, belts, jackets/coats and shoes (sneakers, slip-on shoes and boots). Large sizes are especially needed. Please make sure all clothes are washed and in good condition. Please do not drop off dress clothes, skirts, suits, dress shoes, high heels or children's clothing. Please drop off your donation to the Department of Social Work, Room S1A10 or contact email@example.com.
The Gift Shop will be holding special promotions and sales throughout January. Stop by for all your gift giving needs.
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A few more detailed pictures in addition to my last upload concerning the
Russian fight against islamism in Chechnya and Northern Caucasus.
This set of pictures shows another Chechen islamist killed by Russians.
In my previous two uploads about this same event many liveleakers expressed doubts concerning the weapons Russians used to kill as the official version was that it was a heavy machine-gun.
I talked to my friends from the Spetsnaz and showed the pictures and they said that most likely those were hits by grenades from underbarrel grenade launchers.
If that's true, it shows that the professionalism of Russians is just amazing - it is incredibly hard to make a precise shot from such underbarrel grenade launchers and to hit someone's head from far away is something almost impossible.
Nevertheless, two Chechen islamists were hit exactly this way: one on the forehead, one on the back of his head while he was trying to escape behind a garage's door, on which you can see a black spot - all that was left from his evaporized brains after he had been hit.
The names of the killed are: Bay-sultanov Elbis (self-declared "emir" of the city of Argun, Chechnya), Soltahanov Mamed, Umalhatov Arbi Sayd Dakaev (all unknown and unimportant islamist insurgents).
Multiple IEDs and kilograms of explosives to produce IEDs were found inside the house they were killed at.
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Worldox/Web: High Performance Remote Access For Attorneys On The Go
By Christy Burke
For more than a decade, the 125-attorney Los Angeles firm Mitchell Silberberg & Knupp has utilized Worldox to provide document management for more than 250 users. After great success with Worldox, Mitchell Silberberg installed Worldox/Web to provide high-performance remote access for attorneys who travel frequently or worked from home. The results have been equally positive: Worldox/Web has enabled the firm to increase productivity and extend its competitive edge.
Mitchell initially selected Worldox as its Document Management System in 1997, based on its cost-effective pricing and ability to operate without complex SQL databases or the need for a separate SQL administrator.
With many lawyers traveling frequently and many needing to work from home at night or on weekends, Mitchell had the need for a high-performance remote access tool that would be easy to use and available 24/7. The firm's Technology Committee began discussing the issue and became interested in Worldox/Web. According to the MIS Director of the firm, the firm's previous remote access solution, Citrix, required software to be available on both sides of every connection, and was not suitable for the traveling or vacationing attorney.
Partners and traveling attorneys decided to develop a web portal for the firm, using Worldox/Web.
Worldox/Web enabled remote access to documents from any Internet browser, so users could access documents from computers that didn't have Worldox software installed. Via Worldox/Web, traveling attorneys and employees who worked from home or the road would be able to view documents, search them by text or profile, check them in or out, and upload or download them.
Working closely with World Software Corporation, Mitchell customized Worldox/Web for its unique needs; World Software assisted Mitchell's system engineers in constructing its portal. Since Worldox/web's interface was pure HTML, Mitchell's technical team could tailor its screens to reflect its own color scheme and brand identity.
MIS Director Funk states, "The Worldox/web product worked really well. We had no major problems in implementation. Two issues that did come up were solved by installing Novell applications. First, we solidified the security of our documents by installing Novell's Border Manager interface, a firewall product. The other issue we encountered was that people would log in and their password would not be retained for future use. We solved this problem by installing Novell's Secret Storage product, which retains passwords once they have been authenticated."
Since the Worldox/web Portal was introduced at the firm, between 30 and 50 attorneys have been actively using it to retrieve documents while out of the office. Dan Funk believes that the Worldox/web portal has been a great benefit to the firm, recommending it for three reasons: improved convenience for traveling attorneys; easier and more effective communication; and as a backup for other primary remote access technologies, such as Citrix.
For Mitchell, he continues, "productivity increases have been the biggest advantage. The portal we developed with Worldox/web technology allows us to stay competitive with our peer firms. Our attorneys say that the portal has resulted in a significant return on investment (ROI) since its launch last year."
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SIKESTON -- Southeast Missouri residents are encouraged to do their homework before getting into any contract with a St. Louis modeling and talent agency.
Connie F. McDonald, trade practice consultant for the Better Business Bureau in St. Louis, said during its 36-month reporting period, the BBB received 16 complaints and reports against Images of St. Louis -- a modeling and talent agency that has extended its auditions to the Southeast Missouri region.
The BBB logged more than 10,000 requests for a reliability report on the company in the past 36 months. Complainants primarily allege the company engaged in misleading advertising and sales practices.
"Most of the people I've talked to have been from the metro area ... Just in the last week or so, I've been getting calls from folks who were outside the area," McDonald said.
The premise of consumer complaints is basically the same: The company advertises for acting or modeling jobs, and when the consumers come in for auditions, they're directed to taking classes from the agency, McDonald said.
"Consumers are telling us they feel it was misleading on the company's part to advertise they had a job opening because consumers got the feeling the agency is looking for candidates for their school," McDonald said.
Also common in the complaints were consumers being told they had to use the agency for headshots and prompted to pay $395 for the agency's photographer and photo processing. Consumers were also asked to take classes that cost thousands of dollars.
"It's a good thing if an agent is looking all over for clients, but if they're looking solely to recruit students, that's another issue all together," McDonald said.
BBB representatives began on Thursday calling newspapers in Hannibal, Cape Girardeau, Jefferson City, Fredericktown, Fulton, Columbia, Alton, Belleview and Sikeston.
Images of St. Louis has been advertising with the Standard Democrat for the past four or five years, Standard Democrat General Manager DeAnna Nelson said. After learning on Thursday of the recent complaints and requests for reliability reports, the newspaper will not run any ads until all questions about the agency are cleared through the BBB, Nelson said.
Images is owned by SBS Enterprises Inc., which also owns the John Robert Powers name and franchise of the national modeling school system.
According to a BBB news release, SPS Enterprises President Nancy Barrett said: "In our ego business, we document every detail in writing and have people sign exactly what will be happening."
Barrett said the company does not guarantee job placement and that "everyone is told they can use any source for pictures and training." Fortunately, many consumers contact the BBB before they sign a contract, McDonald said.
She added: "If they're going to invest money and time, they want to make sure they're doing a good job on their homework."
The Better Business Bureau warns that questionable talent and modeling agencies often:
-- Ask for up-front money, which may be called "registration," "consultation" or "administrative" fees. Normally agents work on commission. They don't receive any money until you are paid for doing the work they have obtained for you.
-- Pressure you to leave a check or cash deposit or sign a contract immediately. The agent insists you take acting lessons at a particular school or from a particular teacher or may try to sell expensive photographs, audition tapes or other services or materials offered by someone the agency suggests. An agent's time should be spent finding work for his or her client -- not selling products and services.
-- Display pictures of famous models or celebrities on the walls to make you believe they are represented by that agency, although they are not.
-- Use names which sound familiar to similar well-known agencies.
Fraudulent companies will sometimes do this to give the incorrect mpression that they are connected to a legitimate agency.
-- Place phony ads in the help wanted section newspapers that say something like, "new faces wanted" for commercials, movies or modeling or claim that "no experience is necessary."
-- Visit the BBB's Web site at www.contactbbb.org or call (314) 645-3300 for a reliability report on a company.


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Yesterday "Redneck Woman" Gretchen Wilson helped announce the nominees for the 47th annual GRAMMY Awards - but it was Loretta Lynn who scored the most nods. Loretta's up for Best Country Album (Van Lear Rose); Best Country Song ("Portland, Oregon" and "Miss Being Mrs."); Best Country Collaboration ("Portland, Oregon" with Jack White); and Best Country Female Vocal Performance ("Miss Being Mrs."). "I was shocked and excited when I heard about the nominations 'cause I hadn't got this many before in the same year. It really was a collaboration with me and Jack," said Loretta of her duet partner and producer, Jack White of the White Stripes. "I'm just so happy to be nominated with him." Gretchen didn't go home empty-handed either - she was nominated in the Best Album, Best Country Female Vocal Performance and Best Country Song categories. She also received a nomination in the all-genre Best New Artist group, which again pits her against rapper Kanye West, who was a sore loser to Gretchen at the American Music Awards. For a complete list of the country nominees, go to grammy.com.
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CLAY COUNTY, Ky. (WKYT) - Kentucky State Police tell us a woman in Clay County has shot her husband after he assaulted her several times.
KSP responded to a shooting on Hog Skin Road Monday where 45-year-old Beverly Smith shot her husband 52-year-old Douglas Smith.
Police say Beverly has been involved in several domestic assaults situation with her husband over the past several days.
Police say Douglas had reportedly assaulted his wife several times earlier yesterday and had allegedly fired a gun towards her. Police say during a separate incident Beverly obtained the gun and shot her husband in the chest area.
Douglas was flown from the scene to the UK Medical Center where he is being treated.
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Welcome warmer weather and shake off cabin fever during Naper Settlement's annual tribute to the changing of the seasons. Learn the time-honored method of collecting sap the old-fashioned way and see a maple tree tapping demonstration. Enjoy hands-on activities and presentations that recount Illinois' Native American heritage and pioneer past and try a tasty maple treat. Each of the historic buildings will have a different theme and special activities for families to enjoy.
Come out and enjoy the sights and sounds of the Civil War Reenactment with period dance, demonstrations of crafts from the era by period artisans and talented storytellers and musicians. Shadows of the Blue and Gray is a living history event that allows you to step back in time and witness history in person.
One Man Star Wars at Effingham Performance Center
Charles Ross will stun and amaze you with his fun, energetic and extremely entertaining performance of One Man Star Wars Trilogy. The result of Charles Ross' 'misspent' youth is the creation of his hilarious One Man Star Wars Trilogy show, where Ross single-handedly plays all the characters with spot-on voice impressions, sings the music, flies the ships, fights the battles and condenses the plots of the three films into one hilarious production. Suitable for Star Wars fans from ages 6 to Yoda! 'The Force' will definitely be with you!
A River Thru History - The Des Plaines Valley Rendezvous
A River Thru History is a living history reenactment of early American life, as it was on the Illinois frontier prior to 1848, with emphasis on our local history from the fur trade era to the canal era. The goal of this rendezvous is to be the premier event of this type in this area by creating an exciting, entertaining and educational experience for all ages. To this end, we strive to create a better understanding and appreciation of our history by allowing the public and the reenactors to mingle, both as witnesses and participants, in our event.
CITY:Willow Springs
Candlelight Tour of Lincoln's New Salem
The Candlelight Walk offers the only opportunity to see the village at night. Period clothed interpreters will be inside many of the log homes and shops in the village to talk about life in 19th century Illinois. Gingerbread and cider will be served in the Rutledge Tavern.
Now in its 39th year, this festival hosted by the McHenry County Historical Society and Museum features Civil War re-enactors along with live music, old-fashioned cider making and barn-raising demo. Bakery items, kettle corn, antique clothing and white elephant items will also be available for purchase. During the festival, the museum, the Gannon 1843 log cabin and the 1895 West Harmony one-room school will be open and free.
Activities for the entire family will be held all day long on Saturday in downtown Fulton and include inflatable rides, pumpkin painting, games, balloon artist, gunny sack races, face painting, games, a straw bale maze, make n' take crafts, and more. Heritage Canyon will be open both Saturday and Sunday where you can explore life in the log cabin settlement, blacksmith and woodworking shops, Early American crafters in period clothing, vintage farm machinery, a covered bridge, church, one-room school house & demonstrations of pioneer living. Go to our website for a full listing of events.
Northern Illinois Airshow - Wings Over Waukegan
The Northern Illinois Airshow at Waukegan National Airport is scheduled as a one-day event and will carry a Remember 9-11 theme. Approximately 10,000 people are expected to watch the exciting aerial performances and share in the excitement that the roar of aircraft engines brings. The show will feature vintage warbirds, mock dogfights, aerobatics, along with many aircraft on static display. Unlike other regional airshows,this one is an up close and personal experience. Attendees can actually walk right up to the airplanes and ask the pilots questions; the show is as much education as it is entertainment. There also will be food and refreshment booths.
World War II Days - 20th Anniversary
Experience World War II like no other. Over 40 authentic vehicles and 1200 reenactors will have battles with pyrotechnics, skirmishes, demonstrations, and displays. Military sales vendors will join our food vendors to help you enjoy your day. New this year: Hear the Andrew Sisters live musical performance and tour General Patton's Mobile Command Center. Tickets are available online, www.midwayvillage.com, at the Museum Gift Store, or at the gate. Parking is free. Registered card carrying reenactors are the ONLY guests admitted into the event in vintage military uniforms. Visitors may dress in civilian 1940s costumes if desired.
Join Cantigny and The North West Territory Alliance in a Revolutionary War Reenactment and Encampment. Get a feel for camp life, experience a battle and enjoy the sights and sounds of the 18th century. Event is free with $10 parking.
23rd Annual Potawatomi Trails Pow Wow
The Potawatomi Trails Pow-Wow is the only event of its kind in this area. This celebration of the Native-American heritage heightens the awareness of the history, traditions and customs of the heritage. Specific activities include demonstrations, music and dance presentations, educational sessions and a trader area.
This event will take you back in time with a historic re-enactment of military life from 1750-1820. Military and camping demonstrations will be provided daily. Both campers and public are welcome.
The Evergreen Cemetery Walk brings the voices of McLean County's history to life. Costumed actors portray individuals representing all walks of life from the county's past on the beautiful grounds of Evergreen Memorial Cemetery. Put on your walking shoes and bring your family to participate in this fascinating, award-winning outdoor theatrical program.
Come out to Greene County this September 9, 10 and 11! Carrollton will have live music, crafts, baked goods and demonstrations on the courthouse lawn. The Historical Society will have artisan demonstrations along with arts and crafts. Eldred hosts the Baptist Church's salad luncheon. Rockbridge, Hillview, Haypress, Roodhouse and White Hall will also be serving up great food and entertainment! Don't forget to find a treasure or two to take home from the county wide yard sale. The James J. Eldred House will be hosting the Civil War Encampment and Swap Meet September 10-11 with a Civil War encampment, swap meet, demonstrations and much more! Bring the family to see history come alive!
Come celebrate the arrival of Lewis and Clark at Camp River Dubois. This annual event commemorates December 12, the day William Clark and the men of the detachment arrived at the confluence of the "Riviere a Dubois," Mississippi and Missouri Rivers. The event will include members of the detachment portraying military life, re-enactors recreating the civilian population and demonstrations. For more information, call (618) 251-5811.
We invite you to spend the day in an enchanting village. The park is the center of this small town and will be filled with story telling and music. What is a Chautauqua anyway? President Teddy Roosevelt once called the Chautauqua "the most uniquely American thing in America." Pronounced shuh-TAW-kwuh, this traditional form of entertainment is a exploration of American life and liberty. Hear the true tales of what shaped us as a nation from the people who lived it. Humor and a deeply personal perspective mean that history has never been this much fun! Join us for the historical re-enactment, a family oriented event sharing true tales of what makes us uniquely American.
CITY:Bishop Hill
Calhoun County was a wild rugged land, and its fall re-enactment festival embraces its past history. Old time crafts, mountain-man activities, black powder shooting, historic demonstrations, food, music, fiddlers jamboree, carriage rides and a petting zoo round out the activities scheduled for the weekend. Admission is free. For more information, call (618) 465-2114.
Michael St. Angel takes the stage as "The King of Rock and Roll." You can rock to the hits that made Elvis famous such as Jailhouse Rock, Hounddog, Love Me Tender and many more. Keep the spirit of Rockin' and Rollin' alive! April 19/Evening; April 20 & 21/Matinees - Matinee shows include lunch and show at $32.00 a person. Evening shows include wine tasting, dinner and show at $37.00 per person. For more information or to book, call 815-220-7386.
Fort Obie Rendezvous and Living History Encampment
Visit the old world featuring a tipi encampment, black powder shoots, pre-1840 demonstrations, bow-shoots, tomahawk and knife throwing, primitive fire-starting and 1840 trade goods. Open: 10am to 5pm on Saturday, and 10am to 3pm on Sunday. Admission $2.00 per person.
Join us for the return of the Grafton Rendezvous on the banks of the Illinois River. See pre-1840 history come to life and experience what a busy river port was like during that period. Traders will demonstrate candle and rope making, bead working, wood carving, metal working and leather crafting. There will be tomahawk and knife throwing and much more. Bring the family and enjoy the fun.
The centerpiece of Clayville is the Broadwell Inn, the oldest brick building in Sangamon County, built in 1824 by the Broadwell family as a stage coach stop between Springfield and Beardstown. The Inn is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It is surrounded by numerous other historic buildings from Central Illinois moved to Clayville in the 1960s to recreate an early frontier pioneer village. Come see a unique piece of Illinois history.
CITY:Pleasant Plains
This annual reenactment of late-1700s Illinois life on the frontier prairie features blanket traders, merchants, military units, fife and drum corps, and period-style food from more than 20 vendors. The encampment offers military drills, mock battles, along with story telling and children's activities.
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Most of the folks involved with this blog live in or near Houston.
It makes sense to me, then, that most of us will retire in or near Houston, too.
It's home.
It's what we know.
It's who we know.
I don't want to get carried away, but it's even a state of mind.
Anyhoo, the other day I was talking to a couple a few years older than me, and they were planning an escape. They're building a fancy home in a state 1,000 miles away, and I think they can't wait to retire and go.
Does this make sense to you? I know there are places more beautiful, more sophisticated and more enlightened than Houston. In my mind, you visit those places, then you come home.


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In-Depth Research and Forecast of China Banana Powder Market, 2013-2017
- December 2013
- Region: China
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- Huidian Research
Trading volume of world banana powder is about 100 thousand tons, 60% of banana powder is produced in India. And the products are banana powders which contain dextrin and starch of 20%-40%.
According to a survey conducted by , currently there are only around ten large-scale banana powder manufacturing enterprises in China, and they are mainly distributed in China's banana producing areas, such as Fujian, Guangxi and Yunnan etc., there are few such enterprises in north of China on account of costs. In terms of product supply, the major suppliers of banana powder are Yunnan and Fujian, and their supply volumes of banana powder account for about 68.75% of total national volume. Annual supply volume of banana powder was about 3200 tons in 2012, and 40%-50% of products for export.
Influenced by the development of further processing banana products, currently the main application areas of banana powder are health care food, functional food and baking food etc. It is predicted that other further processing banana products will be developed to be mature in next several years, and the industrialization of banana juice and other banana liquid drinks will stimulate the growth of banana powder industry.
The survey by shows that domestic banana pulping and pulverizing technologies may be adopted by fruit juice manufacturers by 2014, after two years of product research, development, trial-produce and promotion from 2014 to 2015, further processing banana products will be a significant part among juice beverages by 2016 in China just like apple and orange juices.
Therefore, it is predicted that the annual growth rate will be about 30 %-35% before 2015 due to the yield of banana powder is mainly affected by downstream growth currently. After 2015, with new application fields becoming mature, output of banana powder products will enjoy the explosive growth. SHOW LESS READ MORE >
1. Overview of Banana Powder Industry
1.1 Overview
1.2 Industry Chain of Banana Powder
2. Environment Analysis of China's Banana Powder Industry
2.1 China's Economic Development Environment
2.2 Relevant Policies, Laws, Regulations and Standards
2.2.1 Construction Planning of Standard System of Tropical Crops (2011-2015)
2.2.2 Yunnan Kaixiong Group and Chinese Academy of Sciences Set up National Standards of Banana Powder
2.3 Domestic Technological Level of Banana Powder
3. Development Status of Banana Powder Industry
3.1 Development Status of Global Banana Powder Industry
3.2 Development Situation of China's Banana Powder Industry
3.2.1 Two Major Manufacturing Techniques of Banana Powder in Market
3.2.2 Freeze Drying Products Dominate Market as a Whole
3.2.3 High Market Price
3.2.4 High Cost of Freeze Drying Manufacturing Process is Difficult for Customers to Accept
3.3 Market Conditions and Prediction
3.3.1 Status Quo of Supply
3.3.2 Supply Prediction of China's Banana Powder, 2013-2017
3.4 Demand Situation
3.5 Demand Forecasting
3.5.1 Demand Forecast of Banana Puree
3.5.2 Demand Forecast of Banana Powder
3.6 Existing Problems and Suggestions
4. Competitive Landscape of China's Banana Powder Industry
4.1 Competitiveness Analysis
4.1.1 Competition between Existent Enterprises
4.1.2 Potential Entrants
4.1.3 Product Substitutability
4.1.4 Bargaining Power of Upstream Suppliers
4.1.5 Bargaining Power of Downstream Clients
4.2 Regional Distribution of Banana Powder Industry
5. Upstream and Downstream Analysis
5.1 Banana Industry
5.1.1 New Market Trend
5.1.2 New Trend of Production
5.1.3 New Trend of Consumption
5.2 Downstream Application Industry of Banana Powder
5.2.1 Health Care Products
5.2.2 Baking Products
5.2.3 Infant Food Market
6. China's Major Banana Powder Manufacturing Enterprises
6.1 Fujian Orientaland Foods Co., Ltd.
6.1.1 Company Profile
6.1.2 Main Business
6.1.3 Competitive Edge
6.1.4 Business Performance
6.2 Yunnan Lincang Kaixiong Banana Co., Ltd.
6.2.1 Company Profile
6.2.2 Main Business
6.2.3 Business Performance
6.2.4 Development Strategy
6.3 Guangxi ENDU High-Tech Co., Ltd.
6.3.1 Company Profile
6.3.2 Main Business
6.3.3 Competitive Edge
6.3.4 Business Performance
6.3.5 Development Goal
6.4 Qingdao Xinmeixiang Foods Co., Ltd.
6.4.1 Company Profile
6.4.2 Main Product
6.4.3 Competitive Edge
6.4.4 Business Performance
6.5 Fujian Lixing Foods Co., Ltd.
6.5.1 Company Profile
6.5.2 Main Business
6.5.3 Competitive Edge
6.5.4 Business Performance
7. Investment and Development Trend
7.1 Investment Opportunities
7.2 Investment Risks
7.2.1 Market Competition
7.2.2 International Trade
7.3 Development Prospect
7.4 Investment Suggestions
Fujian Orientaland Foods Co., Ltd.
Yunnan Lincang Kaixiong Banana Co., Ltd.
Guangxi ENDU High-Tech Co., Ltd.
Qingdao Xinmeixiang Foods Co., Ltd.
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A researcher named Paul is looking for information on Gunter burials in Wood County. His main interest is in the years 1850 to 1875. You can read his entire query on the Rootsweb message board at this link: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.texas.counties.wood/598/mb.ashx.
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Zac Vawter arrives on the 103rd floor of Willis Tower, becoming the first person ever to complete the task wearing a mind-controlled prosthetic limb, Sunday, Nov. 4, 2012 in Chicago. Vawter, who lost his right leg in a motorcycle accident, put the smart limb on public display for the first time during an annual stair-climbing charity event called "SkyRise Chicago" hosted by the Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago, where he is receiving treatment. (AP Photo/Teresa Crawford)


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Out now, the new Hidden Orchestra release 'Flight EP' (click to preview the tracks and see the full press release on Soundcloud).
This digital-only release from Tru Thoughts features a new track, Flight, as well as some remixes from the Night Walks album by Floex, Lost Twin, and Maddslinky (and a bonus remix by The Colonel available on the iTunes version).
Flight features Fraser Fifield (sax/whistle) and Su-a Lee (cello) reprising their roles from the album, with the addition of harpist Mary Macmaster on clarsach, and on clarinet Tomáš Dvořák (aka Floex, who also created the stunning remix of "Dust" for this release).
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In addition to the digital release, our friends at Denovali Records have produced another deluxe version of the release on vinyl, to complement the popular vinyl version of Night Walks. Consisting of new track Flight with Floex's remix of Dust as the B-side, there is also a very limited edition version of the vinyl release, with an extra disc featuring "drums-only" and "no-drums" versions of Flight, exclusive to this pressing.
Click here to order direct from Denovali Records.
Vinyl also available from Tru Thoughts' Etch Shop, and at our live shows.


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Firefighters this morning battled a huge blaze that erupted when two fuel barges exploded in Mobile, Alabama, leaving three people with critical burns and forcing the evacuation of crew from a nearby cruise ship.
The story and pictures of the exploding barges caught my attention. But what really pulled me in was the name of that evacuated cruise ship. It was the Carnival Triumph. Yes, the same Carnival Triumph that became disabled in the Gulf of Mexico in February and had to be towed to Mobile's port. Workers bailed early today. They were trying to fix the electrical problem that stranded passengers in the middle of the gulf with little to eat and drink and lack of air conditioning and sanitary conditions. (See my blog post on February 14 at http://crisisexperts.blogspot.com/2013/02/the-carnival-triumph-turns-to-defeat-as.html) The Triumph was evacuated, said Alan Waugh, who lives across the river from the scene of the explosions. Waugh saw the blasts and said Carnival employees and others were standing together on the street as authorities evacuated the entire shipyard.
"Carnival didn't immediately respond to an emailed request for comment late Wednesday." (http://www.foxnews.com/us/2013/04/25/fuel-barges-explode-catch-fire-on-mobile-river-in-alabama/)
By late Thursday morning as I write this, there's no comment on Carnival's website nor on the site of Houston-based Kirby Inland Marine, which owns the barges.
But Kirby Inland had a spokesperson who talked to reporters. "(Greg Beuerman) said the barges were empty and being cleaned at the Oil Recovery Co. facility when the incident began. He said the barges had been carrying a liquid called natural gasoline -- which he said is neither liquefied natural gas or natural gas. He said the company has dispatched a team to work with investigators to determine what caused the fire."
There's got to be a curse on the Triumph. According to its blog, "Carnival Cruise Lines is cancelling an additional two five-day voyages of the Carnival Triumph following a severe storm on Wednesday, April 3, in Mobile where it was undergoing repairs at a local wet dock facility.
"During the storm, which had winds exceeding 70 miles per hour, Carnival Triumph broke away from its moorings at the BAE shipyard when four of the bollards on the pier that the mooring lines were tied to broke apart, causing damage to the vessel and delaying repair work.... The situation has resulted in a 10-day delay in the scheduled repair plan. The Carnival Triumph is now scheduled to return to service from Galveston, Texas, on June 13." (http://carnival-news.com/2013/04/18/two-additional-carnival-triumph-sailings-cancelled-ship-scheduled-to-return-to-service-on-june-13/)
Kirby Inland so far has nothing on its website about the explosions and fire on its barges. Ironically, the company's safety blog hours before the fire contained a post about 911 and the explosions in Boston and West, Texas. "For the past several days, we have learned to respect and appreciate our first responders, more than ever.... It is events such as these that we realize how truly important our first responders are." (http://kirbyinlandmarinesafety.wordpress.com/)
Kirby Inland now can join Carnival Triumph, the Boston Marathon, and West Fertilizer Company on the list of those who have suffered serious sudden crises. We can learn from them. I don't know which if any was operating from a crisis communications plan. Carnival, maybe. The others, I would guess probably not.
How about you? Are you prepared for the worst? Do you know what you would say in the first hour, families you would contact, employees you would call, customers and suppliers who need to know their operations might be affected, political leaders who want to be in the loop.... You may have other key audiences. But without contact lists, you will be hard-pressed during a sudden crisis to think clearly and find the time to make your lists on the fly.
No matter how big or how small you are, you must have a crisis communications plan.
Thursday, April 25, 2013
Barge Blaze Forces Evacuation of Cruise Ship That's No Stranger to Sudden Crises
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People in Bonneville County rely on the court system to mete out justice. But lately that hasn't been happening as much as it should because the courts were clogged with misdemeanor cases.
At one point, there were over 100 pending misdemeanor cases awaiting trial—things like driving under the influence and trespassing.
County officials say a host of "temporary" problems were partly to blame for the backlog, but that there was also a bigger problem: a shortage of attorneys available to handle cases.
"We got a bottleneck is what I'm alluding to," said Judge Steve Clark. "We had the courts available, but there were days when we had the courts, jury trials set, but we couldn't get the attorneys in there to get it done."
Recently, the city hired two new public defenders to help with the backlog of cases. They're already down to just 61 cases awaiting trial.
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Social Work (SWK)
Social Work (SWK)
201 Introduction to Social Work
An introduction to the social work profession and its role within the field of social welfare. The course includes presentations of models of practice, and historical and philosophical developments of the social work profession in the United States and around the world.
Three hours, three credits.
297 Professional Preparation Seminar I
This course introduces the students to the expectations of the Social Work major at Ferrum College. Students will be introduced to the details of the Social Work Code of Ethics and Professional Standards; CSWE required competencies with related review of Social Work Major courses, professional behaviors and GPA requirements; and preparation for admission to the SWK major (application and interview). Prerequisites: SWK 201 and ENG 102 (both with minimum of "C") and overall GPA requirement of 2.2
One hour, one credit.
299 Introduction to Community Service
Participation in a structured community setting including 75 hours of volunteer service within the local social welfare delivery system. Classroom seminar accompanies this initial experience in the field. Prerequisite: SWK 210 and ENG 102 (with a "C" or higher). Accepted majors only; see formal acceptance process.
Three hours, three credits.
305 Social Work Practice I
The first course in a three-semester course sequence within which an introduction to generalist social work practice, purpose, theory, values, and methods are taught. The course focus is on the generalist process for helping individuals solve problems in living. Prerequisite: SWK 201, SWK 297, and additional major requirements. Accepted majors only; see formal acceptance process.
Three hours, three credits.
The first course of a two-part policy sequence designed to provide an introduction to the understanding and appraisal of social welfare policies and programs in the U.S., and the historical and contemporary forces – political, social, and economic – that have shaped their development. Prerequisite: SWK 201, and students who are designated as SWK minors or accepted majors only; see formal acceptance process.
This course is designated Writing Intensive; a grade of "C" or higher in this course is required for this course to count toward the six-credit-hour Writing Intensive graduation requirement for Ferrum College. A student cannot earn a grade of "C" or higher in this course unless he or she earns a "C" or better on the writing assignments required by the course. Prerequisite: Professional Status as defined in the program description.
Three hours, three credits.
321 Social Welfare Policy: Analysis, Formulation, and Implementation
The second course of a two-part policy sequence designed to initiate problem-focused analysis of current welfare policies and programs, and of those sociopolitical factors that influence their development. Prerequisites: SWK 320 with a grade of "C" or higher; majors only; see formal acceptance process.
Three hours, three credits.
329 Foundations of Adventure Based Counseling
This course will cover the foundational concepts underlying adventure based counseling to include historical background, relevant social issues as well as basic professional planning and design methods necessary to assist diverse populations.
Three credits.
330 Human Behavior and the Social Environment
Course content is organized around the developmental tasks of each life stage with attention given to the focus of the social work profession on the entire life cycle. Emphasis is on theories that provide the knowledge base for practice. Prerequisite: PSY 211 or 212 and students who are designated as SWK minors or accepted majors only; see formal acceptance process.
This course is designated Writing Intensive; a grade of "C" or higher in this course is required for this course to count toward the six-credit-hour Writing Intensive graduation requirement for Ferrum College. A student cannot earn a grade of "C" or higher in this course unless he or she earns a "C" or better on the writing assignments required by the course.
Three hours, three credits.
350 Substance Abuse: Interventive Techniques
Designed to provide students with knowledge about substance abuse and its impact on individuals, families, and communities. Models of social work practice appropriate to cases of substance abuse will be presented. Attention will be given to the cooperation between agency and community in prevention and treatment of substance abuse.
Three hours, three credits.
355 Child Welfare Systems and Services
This course will review the history of child welfare systems and services in the United States. The nature and delivery of child welfare services through public and private child welfare organizations will be scrutinized. Current legislative activity as well as the role of courts will be examined. The course is intended to examine the function and responsibilities of diverse professionals and thus is appropriate for students in various social science majors. Prerequisites: PSC 101 or PSY 201 or SOC 202.
Three hours, three credits.
397 Professional Preparation Seminar II
This course introduces students to the many career opportunities in social work through field agency visits and speakers; focuses on preparation for senior field practicum: requirements/paperwork process (criminal background check, etc.), resume update, review of placement options, interview prep and mock interviews, official agency interviews along with finalization of placement, and development of a learning contract with agency. Prerequisite: formal acceptance into the Social Work major, SWK 305, 320; concurrent with SWK 321 and 330.
One hour, one credit.
405 Social Work Practice II
The second course of a three-semester course sequence within which the foundations of social work practice with groups and with families are taught. This course is designed to enable the future generalist practitioner to meet the challenge of social work practice with groups and families. A community task group assignment will be conducted in conjunction with the student's senior field practicum site. Prerequisite: SWK 305, 320, 321 and 330. Required concurrent with: SWK 410, 497, 498 and SOC 470.
Three hours, three credits.
410 Social Work Practice III
The third course of a three-semester course continuum which offers an opportunity for advanced study for the generalist practitioner. Theory and practice skills on a macro level are emphasized. Creative interventions with community systems are explored. Concepts of social work administration are presented in depth. A community or organizational project will be assigned in conjunction with the student's senior field practicum site. Prerequisites: SWK 305, 320, 321 and 330. Required concurrent: SWK 405, 497, 489, and SOC 470.
Three hours, three credits.
441 Applied Social Work Research
A research seminar designed to enable the student to develop a research proposal and to analyze and interpret data with applications for use in the field of social welfare. Prerequisite: SOC 470 or PSY 306.
Three hours, three credits.
450 Topics in Social Work
An elective seminar designed to connect students with important theories, events, and people in the development of contemporary social work not covered in detail in regular course offerings. Specific topics will vary from term to term. Prerequisite: SWK 201.
Three hours, three credits.
The first of two parts of the senior field experience will be an introduction to the agency in which
the student will spend two semesters. The agency experience will be supervised by a faculty liaison and a field instructor who has earned the MSW degree. Field placements are developed to fit the students' career objectives. During this Fall semester senior experience the student will be in the agency for at least 75 hours along with a one hour weekly classroom seminar. The student will have the opportunity to be fully oriented to the agency's services in preparation for more concentrated hours in the second practicum during spring semester. The agency will also provide the setting for the senior student to implement course projects for two required practice courses and the research course. Prerequisites: SWK 305, 321, 330, 397; concurrent with: SWK 405, 410, 497, and SOC 470.
Three hours, three credits
497 Professional Preparation Seminar III
An in-depth review of the Senior Portfolio requirements (both format and content); detailed discussion of the ten major competencies and practice behaviors along with beginning compilation of prior work and self-assessment. Prerequisites: SWK 397, SWK 321 and 330; concurrent with SWK 405, 410, 498 and SOC 470.
One hour, one credit.
498 Social Work Senior Capstone
Taken concurrently with SWK 499 Senior Field Practicum and Seminar II, this capstone course requires the senior student to apply critical thinking and synthesis skills, using generalist practice experiences acquired in the field as well as knowledge, theories, research and values learned throughout their college coursework, to demonstrate learning related to the Social Work Program's Ten Competencies, as required by the Council on Social Work Education. The course will culminate in a formal PowerPoint presentation to external social work agency evaluators who will critique and provide written as well as oral feedback. Prerequisites: all SWK major course requirements; concurrent with SWK 499.
Three hours, three credits .
499 Field Practicum and Seminar II
A 400-hour (13 ½ week) agency experience supervised by a faculty liaison and a field instructor who has earned the MSW degree. Field placements are developed to fit the students' career objectives. This course Includes a weekly 2 hr. seminar which may be held on agency site or on campus. Prerequisite: all SWK major requirements and concurrent with SWK 498.
Nine credits


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Canadian Walmart flyer shows Dr. Mario and Modern 8-bit Mario amiibo are both exclusive
Sep 1st - New flyer from a Canadian Walmart confirms exclusivity for Dr. Mario and Modern 8-bit Mario amiibo.
GameStop now has the Toad, Bowser, and Yoshi Wii Remotes
Sep 1st - GameStop has the new Toad, Bowser, and Yoshi Wii remotes that were released in Japan earlier this year.
Miyamoto will be attending Nintendo's 30th anniversary festival for Mario
Sep 1st - The week of September 13, Shigeru Miyamoto will be attending a 30th anniversary celebration for Mario.
Amazon is now selling Nintendo digital downloads
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New Super Mario Maker commercial – The Shift [VIDEO]
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Shovel Knight developer discusses Plague Knight's moveset
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Devil's Third creator responds to negative criticism of game
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Check out some direct footage of Fast Racing Neo from Shin'en [VIDEO]
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The Wii U release of Year Walk is the "best" version, says dev
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Splatoon getting 2.1.0 update with several map & weapon adjustments
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Now we know why Nintendo didn't want to publish Devil's Third: because it sucks
Aug 30th - The Wii U exclusive action game is a complete disaster.
Nintendo reveals Xenoblade Chronicles X Special Edition
Aug 30th - Nintendo has announced a new $90 Special Edition version of Xenoblade Chronicles X.
Nintendo: Not a lot of exclusive indie games on Wii U because "we don't throw around cash"
Aug 29th - Nintendo isn't approaching indie developers wit a bag of cash like other platform holders.
New Star Fox Zero footage revealed (PAX Prime video)
Aug 29th - Nintendo is showing off Star Fox Zero at PAX Prime, and so far it looks pretty good.
Mighty No. 9 getting trial version as apology for delay
Aug 28th - Comcept have announced an exclusive backer-only trial of Mighty No. 9 to apologize for the repeated delays.
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n the middle of high-stakes negotiations over the "fiscal cliff" at home and the worst violence between Israel and Hamas in the Gaza Strip since 2008, Air Force One touched down at Yangon's Mingaladon Airport on the morning of Nov. 19. Although only spent six hours in the country, President Barack Obama became the first U.S. president to visit Myanmar in history.
Obama's historic Myanmar trip highlights the U.S. strategic "pivot" from Europe and the Middle East to the Asia-Pacific and testifies to the importance the second Obama Administration is placing on the once-pariah Southeast Asian state.
"For his first postelection trip," reports The Washington Post, "the president tellingly settled on Asia, a region he has deemed as crucial to U.S. prosperity and security. Aides say Asia will factor heavily in Obama's second term as the U.S. seeks to expand its influence in an attempt to counter China."
Beijing immediately responded to the U.S. President's Myanmar visit. In an editorial entitled, "Myanmar to deepen relations with China," Beijing's official month-piece, China Daily proclaimed, "The China-Myanmar bilateral relation is a special one. Myanmar cherishes the 'special' links it has had with China since ancient times and will further strengthen and deepen this 'time-honored and time-tested' friendship during the country's current reforms."
No foreign country is as deeply entrenched in Myanmar's economy as China. In Myanmar, there is a saying, "When China spits, Burma swims."
China is Myanmar's biggest trading partner and accounts for more than two thirds of Myanmar's total foreign direct investment (FDI). Myanmar has attracted over $20 billion in FDI since 1988, $14.14 billion of which came from China, according to statistics from Myanmar's Ministry of Commerce. In 2010 alone, China had pumped $8.17 billion into Myanmar economy and an additional $997 million in mining in the country. Chinese factories come up all across Myanmar's eastern border. Today, in cities like Mandalay and across Upper Myanmar, China's economic presence is overwhelming.
The Myanmar pathway also offers China the access to the Indian Ocean and a short-cut for oil deliveries from the Middle East, a vital route for China's huge appetite for energy, natural resources and food, which China desperately needs to sustain its economic growth and to feed a population of 1.4 billion.
But now, the 2 1/2 decades of Chinese dominance in Myanmar seem to have backfired on Beijing. Myanmar's recent decision to suspend the construction of a $3.6 billion Chinese dam on the Irrawaddy River is Myanmar government's shot across the Chinese bow.
"For decades now," writes Michael Sullivan of The Global Post, "the Chinese have had carte blanche in Myanmar, cutting sweetheart deals with that country's brutal and corrupt military leadership. Those deals allowed China to strip the country of natural resources, power and just about everything else at bargain basement prices. But in the aftermath of democratic elections in Myanmar earlier this year and a new opening to the West, it appears Myanmar's leaders -including President Thein Sein - have grown tired of an arrangement that favors only the Chinese. And President Obama's visit sharply underscores that point. Not that China is too happy about it."
The first sitting U.S. president's visit to Myanmar and the dramatic transition of the country to a quasi-civilian government constitute a historic turning point in the relations between the United States and nations in East, Southeast and South Asia - Myanmar constitutes the last missing link to connect America's allies and partners in the region.
And as Tom Donilon, President Obama's National Security Adviser, pointed out in a major U.S. foreign policy speech on Nov. 15, "The President's decision to travel to Asia so soon after his reelection speaks to the importance he places on the region and its centrality to so many of our national-security interests and priorities. Our approach is grounded in a simple proposition: the United States is a Pacific power whose interests are inextricably linked with Asia's economic, security, and political order. America's success in the 21st century is tied to the success of Asia."
President Obama's first foreign trip since winning reelection comes at a critical moment in Washington's overall strategy of rebalancing towards Asia. However, it has also ruffled many Chinese feathers. As China's traditional dominance in Myanmar is now being challenged by the United States, Beijing will fight back with its dual weapons of political muscle and checkbook diplomacy.
Xiaoxiong Yi is the director of Marietta College's China Program.


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Definition of decastyle in English:
(Of a temple or portico) having ten columns.
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- Following the regional tradition, the temple was built as a gigantic decastyle dipteral structure, with a cavernous porch extending - almost like an Egyptian hypostyle hall - five columns deep!
- Chedanne, however, whose results are not yet published, thought that the entablature of the pronaos had originally belonged to a decastyle temple, which he supposed to have been peripteral.
- One can see in Michelangelo's plan his intention of creating a temple-like mausoleum, complete with a tetrastyle/cum decastyle colonnaded entry raised on a podium.
Early 18th century: from Greek dekastulos 'having ten columns', from deka 'ten' + stulos 'column'.
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A.M. Vitals: FDA Will Restrict Use of Certain Antibiotics in Livestock
Antibiotics in Livestock: The FDA said it will ban the use of antibiotics called cephalosporins to prevent disease in livestock, though the drugs can still be used to treat illnesses in the animals, the WSJ reports. The agency — and other experts — are concerned that over- or misuse of the drugs can create resistant strains of food-borne bacteria that can harm humans. Cephalosporins, however, constitute only a "tiny fraction" of the antibiotics used in livestock, the paper says.
Twins on the Rise: One of every 30 babies born in the U.S. is a twin — up from one in 53 in 1980 — reflecting the increased likelihood of multiple births among older moms and the use of assisted reproductive technology, the Associated Press reports. Some experts note that twin pregnancies carry greater risks for both moms and babies than singleton births, the AP says.
Testing Possible HIV Vaccines: Research published online by Nature identifies several experimental vaccines that gave monkeys partial protection from a dangerous strain of the simian immonodeficiency virus, which is similar to HIV, the WSJ reports. The lead author of the study tells the paper that plans are underway to test a human-adapted version of one of the vaccines.
Getting More Exercise in Daycare: A study published earlier this week in Pediatrics suggests some hurdles to physical activity for kids in pre-school and daycare, namely concerns about injuries, money worries and a focus on academics rather than play and exercise, the Los Angeles Times' Booster Shots blog reports. Authors of the study said regulations intended to protect kids may actually hinder their activity by limiting play equipment, the LAT says.
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Most visitors in St. Louis make sure to visit the arch. Many of the thousands of basketball fans in town for the NCAA conference made sure to make the trip. That's where I decided to look for the state of Kansas' most passionate basketball fans.
I met dozens of self described "die hard" Jayhawks, Wildcats and Shockers. But I only came across one family that contained all three.
Anthony Montoya says the Wildcats are number one, but his brother Zavien Speakman, a Shocker fan, disagrees and their cousin Hayden Trent says he is a Jayhawk through and through.
Before the boys spend Friday afternoon at the Scott Trade Center watching games they will take the trip up the arch, and they will continue their debate all the way to the top.


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By USAG-MiamiNovember 12, 2008
DORAL, Fla. - U.S. Army Garrison - Miami has implemented guidelines to help servicemembers of United States Southern Command and Special Operations Command South who are facing eviction due to the foreclosure of their rental property.
The garrison can help because the Per Diem, Travel and Transportation Allowance Committee has authorized a change to the Joint Federal Travel Regulation, in accordance with the Housing and Economy Recovery Act of 2008. The change, signed on Aug. 8 and retroactive to July 30, allows all the services to pay for the local movement of household goods of those military members forced to move out due to a foreclosure of their rental property.
Those in the military who receive court notice of foreclosure should contact the USAG-Miami Housing Office immediately. Carlos Rodriguez, acting garrison housing chief, requests that servicemembers bring a copy of the lease, PCS orders and serve documents. The Housing Office will then prepare a request to move all the belongings of the military member and family - up to the standard permanent change of station limitations - to a new location.
Once the Garrison Manager approves the request, the service member hand carries the authorization to the Transportation Office and fills out the required forms to move the household goods at Government expense.
"This provision does not apply if the service member or their dependent is the homeowner who is being foreclosed," Rodriguez said, adding that there are other options available under the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act.
USAG-Miami will only fund local moves for those servicemembers assigned to USSOUTHCOM and Special Operations Command South. Those assigned to other commands may contact the Housing Office for assistance, but any local move will be funded by their respective commands.
In an article in Military Times, Col. Shawn Shumake said that short sales and other actions that stop short of a foreclosure do not appear meet the statutory requirements for foreclosure assistance.
Any cases that do not follow under these guidelines will be forwarded to Department of the Army for clarification and approval or disapproval, Rodriguez said.
For more information please call the USAG-Miami Housing Office, Teresina Monroe or Rodriguez at (305) 437-2656/2664.


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The Google Nexus One footage continues to arrive in dribs and drabs - seriously, someone sit down with this Google Phone and shoot a good ten minutes of video, we'll all thank you for it - with the latest from new blog The Nexus One being a clip of the handset booting up while sat on top of what's purported to be its packaging. There's also this shot of the handset showing its on-screen QWERTY keyboard.
Video demo after the cut
As the first image shows, it doesn't look like Google have done much to tweak the Nexus One's keyboard layout. We'll have to wait and see as to whether they've "borrowed" some of HTC's excellent predictive text and auto-correction functionality; if so, considering the Nexus One is expected to be a pretty much pure implementation of Android 2.1 we can expect the same in other devices less topical than this.
Still no word on whether the man in the street will be able to pick up a Google Nexus One, and even if so how much it will cost him. Check out our summary of the Nexus One rumors for more details of the story so far.
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