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Stage Stores, Inc. is a Houston, Texas-based retailer which operates its stores under the Bealls, Goody's, Palais Royal, Peebles and Stage nameplates. The Company offers moderately priced, nationally recognized brand name and private label apparel, accessories, cosmetics and footwear for the entire family. The Company also has an eCommerce website. Stage Stores operates approximately 850 stores in 40 states.
The Company's principal focus is on consumers in small to mid-size markets. The Company has recognized the high level of brand awareness and demand for fashionable, quality apparel by consumers in small and mid-size markets and has identified these markets as a profitable and under-served niche. Utilizing a 10 mile radius from each store, approximately 65% of the Company's stores are located in small towns and communities with populations below 50,000 people, while an additional 18% of the Company's stores are located in mid-sized communities with populations between 50,000 and 150,000 people. The remainder of the Company's stores are located in metropolitan areas, such as Houston and San Antonio, Texas.
In targeting small to mid-size markets, the Company has developed a store format, ranging in size from approximately 5,000 to 54,000 selling square feet, which is smaller than typical department stores yet large enough to offer a well edited, but broad selection of merchandise. With an average size store of approximately 18,200 selling square feet, approximately 87% of the Company's stores are located in strategically positioned strip shopping centers in which they are typically one of the anchor stores. An additional 10% of the Company's stores are located in local or regional shopping malls while the remaining 3% are located in either free standing or downtown buildings. The Company attempts to locate its stores by, or in the vicinity of, other tenants that it believes will help attract additional foot traffic to the area, such as grocery stores, drug stores or major discount stores.
The Company believes that it is able to differentiate itself from the competition in the small and mid-size towns and communities in which it operates by offering consumers access to a broader selection of basic, as well as fashionable, nationally recognized brand name merchandise not typically carried by other retailers in the same market area. These desirable national brands account for approximately 85% of the Company's annual sales, while the balance is comprised of the Company's private label goods.


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baha'i faith
bahai.org, Homer: 299-4142
Seldovia: 234-4100
Successful education will cultivate virtue as the foundation for personal and collective well-being, and will nurture in individuals a deep sense of service and an active commitment to the welfare of their families, their communities, their countries, indeed, all mankind. (Baha'i Writings)
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3838 Bartlett Street
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Pastor: David Taylor
• Worship 10:30 a.m.
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christian science society
3774 Bartlett Street
• Services Sunday 10 a.m.
All are welcome.
church of the Nazarene
3980 Hunter Street
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619 Sterling Highway
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Pastor: Gary Syth
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• Sunday, 5 p.m. Hymn Singing, Bible Study, Potluck Dinner
Everyone welcome.
Homer Spiritual Center
Outreach of Alaska Center for Spiritual Living
Every Sunday of each month at Many Rivers. Meditation at
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We believe that the secret to living a successful life is to consciously choose positive, productive thoughts.
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Woodman Lane (off East Skyline Dr.)
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255 Ohlson Lane
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St. Peter – Ninilchik
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210 E. Pioneer Avenue
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Tuesdays 6–8 p.m.
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Homer United Methodist Church
770 East End Rd.
Pastor: Lisa Talbott
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9:45 a.m.
• Children's Sunday School
9:45 a.m.
• Worship Service 11 a.m.
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Nato ammo in cetmes
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July 16, 2010, 11:39 PM
Does anyone on here that own Century Arms Cetmes use Nato ammo?
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July 16, 2010, 11:43 PM
they all use NATO ammo....no reason why you shouldn't either...
July 16, 2010, 11:53 PM
Any rifle that can't shoot NATO stamped ammo isn't much of a rifle.
July 17, 2010, 03:47 AM
Well I have some wincester ammo for it now. I was trying to trouble shoot why my gun isn't feeding right. It looks like the magazine needs to be broke in enugh for t to feed all 20 rounds right. I can feed 17 rounds now but it's really tight on the 17th round.
July 17, 2010, 08:16 AM
Are you saying the rounds are tight and hard to load into the magazine? Or that if you have a full mag it won't strip them properly?
Sounds like it may be a mag fault, so if I was you I'd try a different magazine - no reason in the world not to, being as G3 aluminum mags are ridiculously cheap at 97c each - stock up on a few.
July 17, 2010, 10:02 AM
I was trying to trouble shoot why my gun isn't feeding right.
Um, it's mangled (re)manufactured by Century?
Yes, you need more magazines. One magazine is a bad thing to have (they get lonely).
July 17, 2010, 12:11 PM
Yeah kwanger both preblems. Hard to load in the magazine and it won't strip rounds off that good and the more I have in it the harder it is for the action to strip them into the barrel.
July 17, 2010, 12:13 PM
Yeah I firgured I need a g3 mag. Plus a good cleaning would do.
July 17, 2010, 01:29 PM
Here you go, link the 97c ones. I run only these in my Cetme. You may need to give them a good whack when you first seat them, but they loosen up a little bit with use. Run flawlessly in mine. The only problem I ever had with the rifle was when using the beat up and worn out Cetme steel mag that came with the rifle.
July 17, 2010, 01:55 PM
The only problem I ever had with the rifle was when using the beat up and worn out Cetme steel mag that came with the rifle. That's because Century uses G3 pattern receivers for all their G3/CETME builds. Steel CETME mags can be finicky in that situation.
July 17, 2010, 02:02 PM
Thanks for the link Kwanger. I've been meaning to try out a G3 mag on my CETME.
July 17, 2010, 10:09 PM
Yeah I used to have a 98 cent g3 mag. I actually started buying used g3 parts from cheaper than dirt and one other place because I was planning on building a g3 but then I started pricing the parts and was like screw that. Lol. I had over 126 bucks in parts. 1 used german navy trigger assembly with selective fire, a used g3 german hk mag, a new hk91 instruction manual, a used g3 stock set. I ended up throwing it all out eventually since building a g3 is to high for me and since I couldn't sell them for the right price on gunbroker. I hated throwing out hk parts. I couldn't even bring myself to do it at first. I holded up for like a couple of weeks before I ended up throwing them out. I'm probably the biggest heckler and koch fan there is. I used to have a new hk usp in 40 caliber and loved it.
July 17, 2010, 10:13 PM
Yeah century arms needs to stop giving those worn out old mags with their new rifles. Actually they should either get their new mags right or start buying hk mags and having them with their new guns. Even if they raise the price a little on their new guns it's still worth it if they make sure all the guns and mags work right before selling them.
July 18, 2010, 08:03 AM
They won't though....that's the thing with Century, its a bit of a crapshoot when you buy one of their rifles. Mine is great - solid and reliable, but I had to do some tweaking to get it right (sights and bolt gap). Also replaced the furniture for G3 stuff.
AFAIK Century do ship some Cetme's with a G3 mag - its just luck of the draw. As nalioth has pointed out, the receiver is patterned on a G3 well anyway. But at under a dollar per mag, its no big deal. Get some, then get it to the range and see how it shoots (after you check your bolt gap).
July 18, 2010, 02:19 PM
I just took it out to the range today to test it. I got 1 shot on paper at 25 yards then it jammed and I couldn't get it unjammed. It looks like I'll be sending my gun to century. I gotta drive 39 miles one way to the nearest range just so I can shoot that rifle. I'm glad I got a accurate rifle compared to the 7.62x39mm semi auto rifles I used to own. I got a 9 on the 1 shot I made at 25 yards standing with the factory sights on it. The rear one was set at 1. I was aimming for the bullseye but oh well. Heck I couldn't even see that I hit the paper until I went to go get my target. It was a nice surprise. : ) I had a nornico sks and mak-90 in 7.62x39mm and couldn't hit the blind side of a barn with that caliber. Thank God I finally learned enough about guns and got the right caliber this time. No 7.62x39mms or 5.56x45mms or less for me. Only 308 Wincester Baby All The Way. Ha Ha. : ) I'm on my 17th gun. It's the only one I own now.
July 19, 2010, 03:49 AM
OWning both an AK and Norinco SKS, I can assure you the caliber itself isn't necessarily the only possible factor in your accuracy issues. My Ak shoots "good enough (certainly a bullseye at 25 yards weouldn't be a shocker) and my SKS has collected several deer and other woods critters over the years. I'd rather have either an AK or SKS that functioned over a CETMe that didn't, myself. NEither my SKS nor the AK have ever done anything than go bang when I wanted them to......
July 19, 2010, 08:59 AM
Davek I love aks but in 308 win. : )
July 19, 2010, 09:08 AM
Century Arms is going to try to make things right. I just called them today.
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High fives for Lorie's
It was just a few months ago when I first visited Lorie's Wildridge Restaurant, 5455 West Ridge Road. Amanda and I had a delicious dinner that we finished off with two great pieces of pie. I left those out of my last review so that, if the time came, they could have a review of their own. This week, I returned and took four pieces home to try for dessert.
The concord grape pie has a distinct flavor that might not be for everyone, but it is something you really should try. This is definitely a unique pie that you can't find at many places.
Next up was one of my personal favorites, sweet potato pie. Similar to pumpkin pie in texture although not as heavily spiced, this velvety sweet potato filling had a pure sweet potato taste that worked perfectly. Each bite of this pie was pretty close to perfect.
The peach blackberry was wonderfully fresh and delicious. The peaches were firm and full of flavor.
Finally, we tried the three-layer chocolate mint. The chocolate cookie crumb crust was crunchy and delicious. Each bite was decadent but not too rich, and left me craving a glass of milk. This was an awesome way to end our desserts.


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Gregory Polanco's promotion to Pittsburgh wasn't just welcome news to Pirates fans.
Some of his former teammates with the Curve were also celebrating his call-up to the big leagues.
"I thought it should've been sooner," infielder Jarek Cunningham said. "The numbers he's put up, he's deserved it the entire year so far, so I was just glad that it happened for him."
Polanco became the 115th player in Curve history to reach the majors in Tuesday night's game with Chicago. This season at Triple-A Indianapolis he hit .347, with seven home runs, 49 RBIs and 15 stolen bases.
"It was due," pitcher Nick Kingham said. "He deserves to be up there, so nothing but good things to say about him."
Last season the outfielder put up a batting average of .263, recorded six homers and drove in 43 runs with the Curve before getting called up to Triple-A.
Polanco did come up through the system playing center field, but with Andrew McCutchen in the lineup it required him to move to the corner.
"Moving over to right field was a big step for him," Kingham said of Polanco's position change. "Everybody wants to play center field because that's the most glorious position in the outfield, but he took it good, and tried his hardest to get better."
Curve manager Carlos Garcia couldn't have been happier for the organization's top prospect.
"I'm proud of him," he said. "(I'm) proud of the organization, proud of everyone who come in contact with him, to help develop him as a human being and as a baseball player. We're just happy for the kid."
Cunningham felt that Polanco's ability to do what other players can't help to set him apart and will grab people's attention.
"Everything he does is something you haven't seen from any other player," Cunningham said. "He's special, everything he's going to do is special, and he is going to open a lot of eyes."
Kingham believes that Polanco has a chance to become popular among the fans, and will enjoy a long career.
"He's going to be a special player," Kingham said. "He's going to play a lot of time in the big leagues. He's going to be a fan favorite here pretty soon and he's well-deserved to be up there."
Garcia has been impressed with Polanco's maturity, and thinks he will be able to make the adjustments to stay on the Pirate roster.
"He's the kind of kid that nothing intimidates him," Garcia said. "He's going to have to make adjustments in order to stay there, and I have no doubt he'll be able to do that."


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Foreclosures are subsiding in South Carolina, but the state's rate is higher than the national average, according to a report released today.
The foreclosure rate in South Carolina was 2.7 percent in June, slightly higher compared to the 2.5 national average, according to real estate information firm CoreLogic.
There were 10,168 foreclosures in The Palmetto State in the 12-month span ending in June, according to the agency's data.
As of June, about 1 million homes in the U.S. were in some stage of foreclosure, roughly 400,000 fewer than in June 2012, officials said.
"So far this year, distressed inventories have fallen dramatically, down 14.4 percent, and serious delinquencies are down 15.9 percent," said Mark Fleming, chief economist for CoreLogic. "In the first six months of 2013, the stock of seriously delinquent mortgages has dropped by 412,000."
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At their annual BUILD Conference, Microsoft announced an update to their mobile operating system. Though just a point update in name, Windows Phone 8.1 introduces a major feature among others more minor ones and design tweaks which will work to greatly improve WP's appeal. Speaking personally, this is the update that finally makes Windows Phone a possible daily driver.
Finally On Par
I believe a good notification center is the crux of any mobile operating system. It is surprising that it has been absent from a modern mobile operating system for this long. I find that most of my interactions with apps on Android are done through the notification drawer and specifically through the actionable nature of notifications. It is extremely useful to be able to archive email or reply to a tweet without necessarily having to leave what you're currently doing. Action Center seems to be a good notification center though it does not appear that notifications are actionable.
Also in 8.1 is the ability to skin Live Tiles with a background image. The tiles are basically transparent and will show whatever image is set in the background. Microsoft touts Live Tiles as a way to deliver glanceable information (like Android's widgets) and personalize your phone's user experience. Critics have long argued that the UI will eventually get stale and old over time. Microsoft has addressed this in past updates by adding new tile sizes, and now through this skinning feature. Recently, a friend of mine purchased a Lumia Icon. Previously an Android user, she touted how the "boxes" influenced her move to Windows Phone. This speaks to how Microsoft got the user interface just right. Tiles, especially brightly colored ones against a stark white or black background, make for a very bold look in comparison to iOS and Android. I only wish Microsoft had fought to use the Metro name. Metro was a good modern modern name to describe an equally modern user interface. Marketing-wise it would have served as a better descriptor than "boxes".
The other reason for my friend's purchase of the Icon was the camera. Nokia and Windows Phone are synonymous in people's minds as having great cameras. Microsoft needs to keep running with this feature and continually improve it.
As highlighted by the success of devices like the Lumia 520 and 625, Microsoft has perfectly positioned Windows Phone in the prepaid, off-contract market. Besides cameras, Windows Phone is associated with lower cost devices that are still incredibly capable. The operating system is speedy on even the lowest end hardware. With the announcement of the the Lumia 630 and 635, Microsoft/Nokia is continuing in that tradition. The Lumia 521 on T-Mobile was a hit success and I have seen the device countless times while using public transportation. In fact, the other only Windows Phone I have seen in public is the Lumia 720, which was also on the magenta carrier. The 635 on T-Mobile will be the first Windows Phone 8.1 device in the states.
With Windows Phone 8.1, Microsoft finally has an operating system that is on par with Android Kitkat 4.4 and iOS 7 in terms of the key features that any modern mobile operating system should have. Luckily, Microsoft did not stop there.
And Then Some
The key feature of Windows Phone 8.1 is Cortana, a "personal digital assistant" that is Microsoft's answer to Google Now and Siri. Feature-wise, it seems to be better than Siri and on par with Google Now. Technology-wise, Google will always have the advantage due to the larger user base of their search engine.
Personality-wise, Cortana is more similar to Siri than Google Now. It can be argued that the ability for these assistants to talk back to you with some sass in their voice and personality is nothing more than a marketing angle that aims to draw people in. It is meant to add an aspect of fun and wit to the software. Siri and Cortana talking back to as if it has a personality is an attempt to create the illusion of artificial intelligence. In reality, it's nothing more than canned responses recorded ahead of time. Hopefully, in the future we will have a true artificial intelligence in our phones, but till then what Siri and Cortana says are just jokes.
The idea of a personal assistant is still up in the air for most people. Besides being useful for hands-free texting, Siri is still considered a parlour trick for people to use when among friends. I find that most people will still go to Safari and Google questions they have rather than ask Siri. Google Now faces the issue of being obscured behind OEM skins. Google would prefer, as seen by the launcher on Nexus devices, Now be accessible with a left hand swipe from your homescreen. However, on HTC's Sense newest skin, that same action brings up Blink Feed, the company's news reader app. Though Galaxy devices are everywhere, most people are not aware of Google Now even existing. That issue would be resolved with Google releasing its launcher to every single Android device. However, I am sure that such a move would be highly political.
No digital personal assistant has taken grasp and for the most part, people don't know that they want one. Or through previous experience with older technology do not think it will be accurate enough to be worth their time and effort. For the most part, Siri and Google Now are very accurate and at times can be genuinely useful. I'm sure Cortana will do the same. It's no longer an issue of technology, but of marketing and getting people to use the assistants built into their phones. Cortana differentiates starting with its name. Halo is an extremely popular gaming franchise and has been played by countless people, not just geeks. If Microsoft uses the Cortana branding heavily in its advertisements, I am sure it will be able to at least make gamers curious about checking Windows Phone out. This is of course in addition to the Xbox Live integration in Windows Phone.
In the end, Windows Phone 8.1 represents a new interconnected Microsoft where using any of their devices be it on a phone, desktop, or gaming console is meant to be a trojan horse to get you to use the rest of their services.


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The department houses four full time faculty members with expertise in both the applied and research fields of psychology with particular emphasis on Clinical Psychology, Applied Behavioral Analysis, Cognitive Psychology, and Social Psychology. There is a strong emphasis on research, critical thinking, and application of psychology to traditional settings such as education and mental health settings; however, we also strive to apply psychology to other areas such as public policy and industry.
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Calling the original trial a "sham" and a "hollow formality," Boston attorneys James Sultan and Jonathan Harwell will make their case to the Supreme Judicial Court judges and seek a new trial for Toolan, who has been serving a life sentence in the Souza-Baranowski Correctional Center in Shirley, Mass. ever since his conviction nearly four years ago.
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Heaverlo Hurtin': Former Washington Husky Jeff Heaverlo, the Seattle Mariners sandwich pick (between first and second round) in the 1999 amateur draft, was placed on the seven-day DL on Friday. He is suffering from a pulled ribcage muscle, which he aggravating in his start on Thursday. He is 4-8 on the season with a 5.47 ERA, coming off a 2002 season which he missed entirely with a torn right labrum.
Falkenborg Back: Former Redmond High product Brian Falkenborg returned to the mound this week after missing over a month with a sore shoulder. Falkenborg (2-1, 2.03 ERA) threw five scoreless innings Tuesday in his first start since returning, and will return to the mound Sunday against New Orleans. He'll face righty Jared Fernandez (5-6, 4.61).
Callin' all Arms: The Rainiers got a boost to the pitching staff this week with the call-ups of right-hander Rett Johnson and southpaw Matt Thornton. Johnson, an eighth-round selection in 2000, won his first start on Friday, pitching seven scoreless innings. Thornton, the Mariners' first-round selection in 1998, got hit hard and took the loss in his first Triple-A start of the year at Las Vegas.
Close Calls: The Rainiers are just 8-16 in one-run games this year, not exactly a stat the team is proud of. In games decided by more than one run, the Rainiers are 26-27.
Should I Stay or Should I Go: Journeyman major leaguer John Mabry made a rehab stop in Tacoma over the week, starring in three games. He went 4-11 with two walks before being activated from the DL in time for the Mariners' series at San Diego on Friday.


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Speer #14 and Rainier
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> Speer #14 and Rainier
May 18, 2010, 06:38 AM
Simple question: Does the Speer #14 reloading manual have load data for Rainier bullets? Namely 45 ACP and 38 SPC loads. Thanks in advance!
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May 18, 2010, 10:30 AM
Simple answer: No.
Speer lists their tmj, which is a copper plated bullet, but I'm not telling you that is a direct substitute. It does have data for lead bullets, which is a fine place to start.
May 18, 2010, 10:56 AM
Here is some info on plated bullets (http://www.thehighroad.org/showpost.php?p=6195350&postcount=11) that may be helpful. Be patient with the links. They are slow.
Ol` Joe
May 18, 2010, 11:00 AM
Speer has data for Speer bullets only. Their lead bullets are soft swagged not hard cast.
That said, the starting loads for like bullets can be used with others as long as one realizes their not going to behave the same. The max may or may not be as high a charge with your component and pistol, and velocities likely won`t follow as close as they would with the same components the book used.
May 18, 2010, 11:39 AM
Drat! I've come into about 1000 Rainier plated bullets that I had intended to load up. Who produces a manual that includes data for Rainier bullets? Does Rainier crank out their own manuals by chance?
May 18, 2010, 11:49 AM
I have attached Rainer's old loading book.
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Scholarships for Study Abroad
There are a number of scholarship opportunities available to Coastal Carolina University students who interested in studying abroad. Feel free to reach out to the Office of International Programs & Services if you have any questions or need further guidance.
Horry County Higher Education Commission International Awareness Award
The Horry County Higher Education Commission International Awareness Award is available to assist graduates of accredited high schools in Horry County to participate in study abroad programs. This scholarship is for new or continuing Coastal Carolina University (University) students who graduated from an accredited high school in Horry County, South Carolina. The scholarship may only be used to participate in a University-sponsored short-term study abroad programs or at one of the University's exchange partner institutions. Please note: You do not have to be accepted into a short-term program to apply for scholarship.
November 7, 2014 - Applications due to support all short-term CCU study abroad programs in 2015 and any long- term study abroad programs beginning after January 1, 2015
February 27, 2015 - Applications due for all long-term study abroad programs beginning after May 1, 2015
For more information and scholarship application:
CCU/OLLI Global Awareness Scholarship
This scholarship is established beginning in Spring 2014 to and expand study abroad participation by Coastal Carolina University students actively involved in community engagement in the Grand Strand in academic study abroad programs offered through Coastal Carolina University. Only students who have verifiable and extensive community service experience in the Grand Strand Area are eligible to apply. Students who receive this award will be expected to participate in delivering a post-trip seminar on the results of their experience that will be open to all Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) members as a condition of their award. The scholarship may only be used to participate in a CCU-sponsored study abroad experience in Spring, Maymester, Summer, or Fall semesters, or for a short or long-term study experience at one of CCU's international partner institutions.
Deadlines: First Friday in November (for short-term programs and semester- or year-long study abroad programs taking place in the next calendar year): March 1 for all study abroad programs beginning after May 1 of the current year
For more information and scholarship application: No funding available for November 2014 round. Check back to see if funds will be available for March 2015 round.
Wall College of Business Board of Visitors International Programs Scholarship
This scholarship was established beginning in 2007 for distribution in the amount of up to $2,000 per student to participate in study abroad opportunities sponsored and/or organized through the Wall College of Business. Minority students are encouraged to apply.
Deadline: First Friday in November annually
For more information and application: Wall College of Business Board of Visitors International Programs Scholarship
Thomas W. and Robin W. Edwards College of Humanities and Fine Arts Board of Visitors Study Abroad Scholarship
This scholarship was established beginning Spring 2013 for distribution in the amount of $1,000 per student to participate in study abroad opportunities sponsored and organized through the Edwards College of Humanities and Fine Arts. A total of $5,000 is available for funding in Fall 2014.
Deadline: First Friday in November
For more information and application: Thomas W. and Robin W. Edwards College of Humanities and Fine Arts Board of Visitors Study Abroad Scholarship
Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange for Young Professionals (CBYX)
The Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange for Young Professionals (CBYX) is a yearlong fellowship to study and intern in Germany. CBYX is open to applicants in all career fields, though preference is given to students in STEM fields, agriculture, business, and vocational fields. Students traditionally underrepresented in study abroad opportunities are especially encouraged to apply. The fellowship is funded by the US and German governments through a grant provided by the US Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, under the authority of the Fulbright-Hays Act of 1961, as amended. More information can be found at www.CBYX.info.
The CBYX program annually provides 75 participants with:
- 2 months intensive German language training
- 1 semester of study at a German university or university of applied sciences
- 5-month internship with a German company in the participant's career field
- Transatlantic airfare, health insurance, and monthly living expense stipends
Prior German language knowledge is not required, though it is preferred. Applicants should have clear career goals and some relevant work experience in their career field, which may include summer, part-time, or internship work. Participants must be between the ages of 18-24, possess a high school diploma or equivalent, and be US citizens or permanent residents.
Interested applicants can apply online at www.CBYX.info. The application deadline for the 2014-2015 program is December 1, 2013.
Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship (for Pell Grant Recipients only)
The Gilman Scholarship Program is open to U.S. citizen undergraduate students who are planning to study and intern abroad. The program aims to diversify the kinds of students who study and intern abroad and the countries and regions where they go by supporting undergraduates who might otherwise not participate due to financial constraints.
Deadlines: October 1 (Spring Programs); March 4 (Summer and Fall Programs)
For more information and application: www.iie.org/gilman.
Rotary International Ambassadorial Scholarships
Beginning in 2014-15 the Rotary International Ambassadorial Scholarships have been replaced with the Rotary Global Grants to support graduate-level academic study abroad. Coordination is required with local Rotary Clubs.
Deadline: Varies
For more information and application process: https://www.rotary.org/en/take-action/apply-grants/global-grants
U.S. Fulbright Student Program
Sponsored by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, Fulbright is the largest U.S. international exchange program offering opportunities for students, scholars and professionals to undertake international graduate study, advanced research, university teaching, and teaching in elementary and secondary schools worldwide.
Annual Deadline: October
For more information: Contact - 212-984-5330 or see http://us.fulbrightonline.org/.
Boren Scholarships & Fellowships
Funding from the National Security Education Program (NSEP) supports U.S. undergraduate and graduate students to study less commonly taught languages in world regions critical to U.S. interests: Africa, Asia, Central and Eastern Europe, Eurasia, Latin America, and the Middle East . Up to $20,000 for undergraduates and $30,000 for graduate students depending on cost and length of program.
Annual Deadline: January for graduate students, February for undergraduates.
For more information: firstname.lastname@example.com or call 1-800-618-NSEP or contact Dr. Jonathan Smith (email@example.com)
Diversity Abroad Scholarships
Listing of multiple scholarships across a diverse spectrum of program areas, disciplines of study, and with some focused on students with documented disabilities, students who are economically challenged, students from diverse backgrounds, and students from underrepresented disciplines of study.
Deadlines: Vary
For more information: http://www.diversityabroad.com/international-scholarships
African Languages Initiative
Special summer and fall scholarships are available for studying a limited number of languages critical to Africa.
Deadline: January for graduate students, February for undergraduates.
For more information: http://www.borenawards.org/boren_scholarship/african_languages.html
German Academic Exchange Service (Deutscher Akademischer Austausch Dienst (DAAD)
The DAAD provides scholarships for summer, fall, spring, and full year study programs in Germany. Generous scholarships are available at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. In some cases, German language knowledge is required.
Application Deadline: Varies for each program.
For more information: https://daad.org/scholarship
The Critical Language Scholarship Program
A program of the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, the Critical Language Scholarship (CLS) Program offers intensive overseas summer language institutes in thirteen critical foreign languages. The CLS Program institutes cover approximately one academic year of university-level language coursework during a seven- to ten-week program, and are designed to meet the needs of students from a variety of language levels and backgrounds.
Annual application deadline: mid-November.
For more information: Contact firstname.lastname@example.com and for application information see http://www.clscholarship.org/
Turkish Coalition of America
The Turkish Coalition of America (TCA) is an educational, charitable organization incorporated in February 2007. Based in the nation's capital, one of TCA's objective is to foster friendship, understanding and cooperation between the United States and Turkey.
For more information, contact: firstname.lastname@example.com ; 202-370-1399 and for application materials, http://www.tc-america.org/scholar.html
Emerging Markets Development Advisers Program
The Emerging Markets Development Advisers Program is a fellowship sponsored by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID). EMDAP is managed by the Institute of International Education (IIE), the largest private, nonprofit educational and cultural exchange agency in the United States. EMDAP is an opportunity for current students and recent graduates of U.S. MBA and MA programs in international management/ finance/development or international affairs/studies to provide management assistance to variou USAID-assisted entities in emerging markets. EMDAP Advisers contribute to development in emerging market countries by using their knowledge of management practices to identify solutions in diverse situations. This contributes to achieving USAID's objectives abroad – specifically, broad-based economic development.
Deadline: June 7 (Masters or MBA students and recent graduates only)
For more information: http://www.iie.org/Programs/EMDAP/Apply
International Education Financial Aid
Provides scholarship listings for students to study abroad. Search by major, destination of study, or even from your home location, and find grants, scholarships, fellowship, and loan programs available to support your dreams!
Deadlines vary by program.
For more information: http://www.iefa.org/scholarships
Foundation for Global Scholars
The Foundation for Global Scholars enables college students to study abroad and gain international understanding and perspective, without regard to financial ability. The Foundation states, "We believe the skills, relationships and personal discovery gained through study abroad (as opposed to simply travelling in another country) have a tangible, positive impact on future careers and contribute to our nation's vitality in a fast-changing global marketplace."
Deadlines vary for programs of different length/beginning date, so please consult: http://www.fgscholars.org/timelines/
For more information: http://www.fgscholars.org/
Institute for International Education Scholarship Funding
For more information: http://www.studyabroadfunding.org/
Additional Scholarships
Marianna McJimsey Award - Award offered through AsiaNetwork for the Best Undergraduate Research Paper dealing with Asia. Deadline: November 3, 2014.
AsiaNetwork Student-Faculty Fellows Program for Collaborative Research in Asia - Program offers up to $5,000 per student and per faculty member to work on collaborative student-directed research projects in Asia. Deadline for 2015 program: Application materials deadline is December 1, 2014.
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- FAQs
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Best Herbs for Teas
I found my homegrown mint, lemon balm and chamomile were more flavorful than the herbal ingredients I could buy. I also learned that many of the old-fashioned beverage flavorers, such as rose petals and toasted sunflower hulls, are still delightful additions. And for simple pleasures, few things equal the fragrance and flavor of a few fresh leaves of lemon verbena steeped in boiling water.
Best Herbs for TeaHere are my picks for the most flavorful and widely adapted "tea" plants for home gardens, along with tips for harvesting and my favorite recipes. All of these plants grow well throughout the United States. They are hardy perennials (up to -20oF) that do well in sun or part shade, except where noted.
* Bee Balm (Monarda didyma), a member of the mint family, is native to the eastern United States and Canada. Here in the drier West, I pamper it, making sure it's in water-retentive soil. Both the brightly colored flowers and the leaves, with their complex flavors of citrus and spice, are used for tea.
* Betony (Stachys officinalis) bears two- to three-foot spikes of violet flowers. The deep green, hairy leaves make a slightly astringent tea that's similar to a mild, fragrant China tea.
* Catnip (Nepeta cataria) is a two- to three-foot-tall mint-family member. The fuzzy, scalloped leaves have a lemon-mint flavor. If you have cats, you know they roll in it. My solution: Grow a surplus and dry the leaves on top of the refrigerator where the cats can't reach them. One caution: Pregnant women should avoid drinking catnip tea.
* Chamomile bears small, daisy-like flowers that have long been used in Europe for tea. German chamomile (Matricaria recutita) is a two-foot annual. Roman or English chamomile (Chamaemelum nobile) is a lush green perennial ground coverms of C. nobile bear small, yellow, button-like flowers. Although many references designate German chamomile as the sweeter type preferred for tea, I harvest the mature flowers of both chamomiles for a light, apple-scented tea.
* Coriander (Coriandrum sativum) produces seeds that lend a warm, citrusy flavor to tea. The leaves, used in cooking, are known as cilantro or Chinese parsley. This fast-growing half-hardy annual prefers cool weather. Plant in fall in mild climates; elsewhere, succession-plant through spring and summer.
* Fennel (Foeniculum vulgare) is a three- to five-foot perennial often cultivated as an annual. In cold climates, you can succession-plant through the early spring and summer, and it will often self-sow. Here in the desert, I plant in fall. Fennel likes full sun. Both the feathery leaves and the seeds are used for licorice-flavored teas.
* Lemon Balm (Melissa officinalis) is our family favorite. This floppy two-foot-tall member of the mint family has scalloped, lemon-scented leaves that make a soothing evening tea and add body to blends as well. It's listed for zones 4 and 5, but I've found it less hardy than other mints. A rooted cutting will overwinter indoors.
* Lemon Verbena (Aloysia triphylla) is, among all the plants with "lemon" in their names, the most like oil of lemon, hence the most strongly flavored. The leaves are long, slightly sticky and deciduous. This woody shrub prefers full sun and a light, well-drained soil. It's hardy only in zones 10 and 11. Elsewhere, grow it in a planter and winter it indoors (treat it first with insecticidal soap, as it's prone to whiteflies and spider mites).
* Mint (Mentha spp.) comes in many varieties, all of which have been used as teas. In my opinion, peppermint leaves (M. x piperita) are the only ones that stand up to drying and steeping, making a wonderfully refreshing iced tea. Like any mint, peppermint can be invasive. It tolerates drier conditions than spearmint. Here in the desert we give it shade.
* Roses (Rosa spp.) can be used to make two kinds of tea, those from the hips (fruit) and those from the petals. You can use the petals of any fragrant variety that's been grown organically. I gather them when the blooms are just past their peak. Rosa rugosa is one that's recommended for both petals and hips because it's a fragrant, pest-free rose that doesn't require spraying. Rose hip tea is red, with a tart lemon-orange flavor, and is a source of vitamin C. Cut slits in plump hips to speed drying and crush them slightly before brewing tea.
* Sunflower seed hulls, roasted and ground, were used by Native Americans and pioneers as a coffee substitute. I run a rolling pin over the seeds to crack them, then remove the kernels for baking and snacks. I place the hulls in a dry cast-iron frying pan and stir over medium-high heat for a few minutes until they're blackened. It's a smoky operation, but the aroma is toasty and inviting. The hulls add a hearty flavor to teas, as well as darken them.
* Yerba Buena (Satureja douglasii) is a low-growing perennial with wonderful menthol-mint-flavored leaves. A native of the Pacific redwood forests and hardy only to 10oF, it needs a climate that's moist and mild. We grew it in San Francisco, and miss it here in the desert.
HarvestingAromatic oils are most concentrated when herb plants are in bud, so that's a good time to harvest, although you can certainly take cuttings here and there during the growing season. Cut back the entire plant by two thirds. In my region, I get about three cuttings before letting the plants go.
The plants listed here can all be used fresh for tea, or they can be dried first. To dry them, I spread the stems on trays in a warm, airy place and turn them twice a day. When they're dry (four to eight days), I gently strip off the leaves, buds or flowerheads and store them in closed containers.
I cut stalk fennel and coriander when the seeds are barely mature, but before they shatter, and invert them in paper sacks. In a few weeks, when the seeds have dropped to the bottom and dried, I funnel them into storage containers.
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by Mark Sinclair
(Roseburg Oregon)
The Mule Train
My first truck driving job.
Going back in my memories, a few years, I remembered how I first entered into the trucking industry.
First of all, I am a 2nd generation trucker, and my son has taken up the occupation to follow in the family footsteps. However, I did not have the opportunity to learn to drive from my father. Like many truckers these days, I went to a truck driving school.
The school I went to was in San Antonio Texas. Anyone who has ever passed through this part of Texas, knows that the tallest hills around here, aren't really hills! The school, however, was a quality professional CDL training school.
Just after I completed the truck driver training, I ended up moving back to western Oregon, where I did then use my dad as a resource and was able to procure a job driving a "mule train" chip truck, my first truck driving job.
This is where the story gets interesting. My nightly run was from Eugene Oregon to Klamath Falls Oregon, over the Willamette Pass. This pass is a very beautiful drive, but is one of the tallest passes in the state of Oregon.
To add to the drama of a young truck driver's first job, I had the audacity of beginning my new career in the middle of December! The ice and snow were a lot to contend with, and the fact that I hadn't even seen a set of chains during school, didn't help very much. Imagine the first time I actually saw the run away truck ramps!
I have to say that I learned to shift gears and steer in central Texas, but I learned to really "drive a big rig truck" on the Willamette Pass that winter!
S.T.G. Comments: First truck driving job.
Great story, Mark! Driving a cabover truck for your first job too!
There's nothing like being put in a situation that forces you into learning something, to stay alive! Those big hills would be pretty scary for a new driver! Good for you to master the job, early on!
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Top Definition
An unreasonable fit of anger. A hissy fit.
She's been in a snit ever since Emmit grabbed Sally's ass instead of hers.
ayon kay bungadiri ika-16 ng Abril, 2006
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a person that is being really bitchy
Oh my gosh, Ms. Wallingtosh was being such a snit to me in class today!
ayon kay Fiona ika-09 ng Disyembre, 2004
3 ounces of beer served as a chaser for another drink, mostly whskey or bloody marys
ill have a bloody mary
would you like a snit with that?
would you like a snit with that?
ayon kay wallbangicus ika-26 ng Enero, 2012
When a sneeze forces you to evacuate your bowels.
Matt took some pepper into the bathroom hoping a good snit would clean him out.
ayon kay Doug Mackly ika-17 ng Hulyo, 2006
verb: To snits someone, for example, lapes, is to scream, talk, and sing to people whilst hanging out of the window of your car as you drive by them. It often topped off with the car horn being pressed at the same time.
We snitsed those lapes so badly!
Let's go snits some lapes.
Let's go snits some lapes.
ayon kay A Croz ika-01 ng Hunyo, 2006
n. Informal,(snitz) a person who is really irritating, from the informal snit, a state of agitation or irritation.
Origin unknown.
Origin unknown.
This word needs a shwa you snits. Why are there no shwas?
Hey shitlicker, you are such a snits. Would you stop bugging me!
Hey shitlicker, you are such a snits. Would you stop bugging me!
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I sneezed so hard I snit myself and blamed the dog.
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This week on Polka Dot Honeymoons we saw Gabbi and Julio's Fiji Destination Wedding which inspired us to compile this six things to love about Fiji! Ta da! 1. The Meke – A traditional Fijian dance. Image via FijiMe 2. The Fragrant Franjipani Flower. Image via Gardentropics 3. Fiji Water … of course! Image via
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Sally and Michael's third part to their European honeymoon is the inspiration behind this collection of 6 Things To Love. It's all about Rome! 1. The Colosseum – Built in 80AD and capable of seating 50,000 spectators, it was the arena used to host gladiatorial contests, executions and also the venatio. This was an event
Following on from Sally and Michael's Honeymoon in Florence on Wednesday, we couldn't resist putting together this little snapshot of six things to love about Florence. And believe me, it was very hard to stop at six! 1. The Fashion. Image via The Sartorialist 2. The Architecture. (image source) 3. The Landscape. (image source) 4.
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I would go for heat and gentle stretching, and be careful not to overstretch next time!
I'm not a terribly flexible person, and I've gotten out of the habit of stretching regularly. I decided that I needed to add that back into the routine. I did some yoga/stretching last Friday and by that evening, I had terrible pain down the back of my leg (hamstring all the way down to the bottom of my foot) and in my hip flexor. The pain is still there. It's intense enough to keep me up at night, but seems more tolerable during the day. Advil doesn't take away the pain. So, my question is: do I do some more gentle stretching, then ice it? Or do I apply heat and not stretch? Or some combination of the two?
I would go for heat and gentle stretching, and be careful not to overstretch next time!
Did you pinch a nerve? I'd go get it checked out.
I would go with Tom Kurz' adivise, use dynamic full ROM exercises like Squats, Deads,... to strengthen your muscles and connective tissue (this alone will make you moree flexible if you really use the FULL ROM available to you).
After a while, start adding isometric stretching 2 - 4 times a week. IMO his book Stretching Scientifically is the best book on stretching out there. I used his horsestance method to get the splits:
YouTube - Sidesplit update
I did the same thing back in November of last year. I was simply sitting on the floor, stretching to touch my toes. POP! I was incapacitated for two weeks after that. I went to an orthopedist that did an MRI and Xrays, both indicating I have a sacralized L5 vertebra, which keeps me from being as flexible as most. Wish I had known that before.
Are you warming up before stretching?
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Thanks, everyone!
@PrimaFist: I'll try some easy stretches and a hot bath. Hope that takes away the pain.
@Monty: I don't think I pinched a nerve. Right now it feels like a big knot in the middle of my hamstring. Could be pinching a nerve, though.
@Longquan: I do lift (deadlifts, squats, lunges, etc.). I will definitely look at the video. I've never been able to do the Chinese splits. Part of it is my hips are quite "right." It may just be that they are extremely tight, but my legs turn in, rather than out (if that makes sense). I can turn my legs in comfortably, but really struggle to turn them the other way. I could do the Korean (Tang so do) horsestance w/toes straight forward, but could never get the Japanese (Shito-ryu) horsestance (w/toes out). My husband can do the splits and put his chest on the floor. Not fair!
@Supersellen: I really didn't warm up. I got out of bed and got to it. Probably not the best plan!
@ Primal Fist: Haha, cool, the world is so small I'm sure if you stick with it you'll get it, most peolpe just don't have enough patience and switch programs like underwear, constantly searching for THE magic bullet. Kurz is the real deal, most of the other flexibility authors just copied his stuff
@JenCat: actually, keeping the feet as parallel as possible is safer for the knees, Kurz explains why in his book!
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Hospice of the Valley is proud to be the state's leader in educating professionals and the public about quality end-of-life care. We strive to create and sustain a "learning organization" for ourselves, patients, families and communities.
The following links connect to training programs for healthcare professionals and students. Hospice of the Valley is grateful to Virginia G. Piper Charitable Trust for grants supporting training in hospice and palliative care for physicians, nurses, social workers and chaplains.
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Traditionally, the historiography of anarchism has focused on the history of ideas, indi-vidual protagonists, and organizations. The class composition of anarchism and syndical-ism has occupied a central place, as has the geography of the movement. Some authors have paid attention to gender and race, or to a cultural analysis of the movement. Much of the research has been sympathetic, many stressing the importance of movements in the past, and/or their relevance for the present. Nonetheless, methodological issues have re-ceived limited explicit attention. Of particular interest are the following issues: linking socio-economic, political, ideological, and cultural approaches; the role of local, regional and transnational factors; social and economic factors that facilitate or constrain anarchist and syndicalist movements; and, finally, the relevance of other literatures, such as social movement theory, network analysis and discourse analysis. The proposed panel will look at these issues, focusing less on accounts of anarchist and syndicalist movements, than on the means to study them.
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BEREA - T.J. Ward is fighting mad, and it's not because the Pittsburgh Steelers are next on the schedule.
The Browns strong safety is upset because of the $25,000 fine levied against him by the NFL for what the league considered an illegal helmet-to-helmet hit on Dallas Cowboys receiver Kevin Ogletree. The fine is usually $15,000, but Ward was hit harder because he's a repeat offender from a hit he put on former Cincinnati Bengals receiver Jordan Shipley two years ago.
"It's ridiculous," Ward said after Wednesday's practice. "The Shipley hit, by the rules, I deserved that one. I hit him under his helmet; under his facemask. This one, not at all. I hit him in the chest.
"Freeze-frame, you can see the pictures. I'm in his chest. My head is completely to the side. It's almost like he's over my shoulder. So I'm going to appeal it."
Ward is among a group of defenders that is questioning how to walk the fine line between aggressiveness and dangerous play. His hit on Ogletree came as the receiver spun around and reached out for a pass. Replays showed Ward dipping his right shoulder and delivering a hit in the chest area with the shoulder and right forearm. There didn't appear to be intentional helmet-to-helmet contact.
The fine now leaves Ward wondering how to defend a defense-less receiver. His apprehension will be further complicated when a receiver lowers his head in the expectation of being hit in the sternum, which means an official could interpret a helmet-to-helmet hit as being initiated by the offensive player.
"I aim low," Ward said. "It's really not my fault that he was falling as I was to hit him. He continued to fall, and he fell right into me. It was almost protection of myself. I turned my shoulder. I really didn't explode into him.
"I can see if I was running from the middle of the field and he was running a slant and I hit him under the chin, but that wasn't the case at all."
Coaches are also caught in a dilemma. They teach aggressive tactics that can often intimidate an opposing player, but they have to constantly remind defenders to avoid going off the edge.
"I think just keep doing what he's doing," Browns defensive coordinator Dick Jauron said. "I saw the replays multiple times, and I didn't see any head-to-head contact on that play. I don't know what you tell him. They have to figure it out.
"All we ever tell our defense is never intentionally hit another player in the head or neck, or don't hit a quarterback in the knees intentionally in the pocket. Otherwise, there's no way you can make an adjustment in a split second when the offensive player ducks his head or dips his shoulder or turns or twists, or the quarterback throws the ball into tough spots. Maybe they should stop the quarterback from throwing the ball into those tough spots and put some of the onus on the offense."
Ward believes that the rules favor the offense.
"I just think they need to make it fair for both sides," Ward said.
The NFL is becoming Commissioner Roger Goodell's version of how the game should be played in the name of player safety. The only recourse left to defenders might be aim lower, which could cause another set of problems.
"The funny thing is it (rules changes) won't change it," Ward said. "Things are going to happen. The next thing is you're going to see guys with blown-out knees because they're going to start getting hit low.
"Before you know it, that's going to be illegal. You can't hit the quarterbacks below the knee. It's taking away from the game. I can understand aiming under the chin area or trying to take someone's helmet off, but if I hit you in the chest and your facemask moves"
In Ward's case, his bank account balance drops $25,000.


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RE CHRISTINE FLOWERS' op-ed on the execution of Saddam Hussein, "Justice was served":
Ms. Flowers begins her justification for the "revenge" killing by discussing philosophical ideals - "And for a moment, the people of Iraq had a glimpse of hope."
She says "some cosmic balance had been restored." She speaks of misguided mercy by the likes of the pope, Amnesty International and Human Rights Watch.


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Hap Wimright summed up what The Salvation Army means to him with one quick thought.
"If this place wasn't here, I'd starve," Wimright said from the downtown facility that hosted Christmas dinner for anyone who needed a meal. "I blow all my money on motels, and it doesn't leave much left to eat on."
Wimright, a homeless Vietnam veteran, has had to eat daily at the Salvation Army for nearly three decades, he said.
Wimright wasn't alone, as the Salvation Army stayed open on Tuesday to meet the needs of hundreds of Greeley's homeless.
"We usually serve lunch Monday through Friday," Lt. Joel Boyd said. "With Christmas midweek this year, it was tempting to say we would shut down and be with our families, but there is a need for this."
The facility planned to close for its usual lunch today, but sent sacked lunches home with anyone who wanted one.
Wimright and his friends were enjoying the turkey and roast beef almost as much as they were the visit from Santa Claus.
"Santa, over here, over here," Ed Williams called out jokingly as Santa showed up with presents for the children in the room. "I've been good all year."
Santa did make sure to stop by the table where three siblings quietly ate their meal, much to their excitement.
"He forgot to come to our house," one little girl said with tears in her eyes before a stuffed bear brought the smile back to her face.
By noon, a couple dozen volunteers, including teens from the Platte Valley Youth Services Center, served up all the usual fixings, mashed potatoes, corn, seven-bean salad, cranberry sauce and watergate salad to nearly 100 people.
It's the volunteers that make the facility successful, Boyd said.
"They come from everywhere," Boyd said. "They just show up and want to help."
The Salvation Army offers many services throughout the year such as food baskets, bus tokens and infant/toddler car seats. It also just finished a 500-family toy drive for Christmas, and every bit of it is appreciated, Williams said.
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Shamokin Dam Route 15 Bypass funding: It's real
April 11, 2013
It's not here yet. But the 40-year marathon that has been the Route 15 Shamokin Dam Bypass appears to have a finish line. Officials say funding for the $558 million project finally is in sight....
Good one Mr. Bross. Thinking the same thing when all those shovel ready jobs were proposed and the right had an canary.
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This is quite a contrast to the paper's response to Obama's "you didn't build that" speech during the fall campaign.
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I just can't wait to pay the additional 25 to 40 cents more per gallon of gas to pay for the bypass! Yahoo! If you don't have the money you don't do the work. Oh, wait, just add more taxes, I forgot.
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Swiss Alps Jungfrau-Aletsch Unesco World Heritage: the epic beauty of iceSeeing the big three of Eiger, Mönch und Jungfrau and the icy wilderness of the Aletsch Glacier up close is a soul-stirring moment. This Unesco World Heritage site is a place of epic beauty. Be sure to visit the Pro Natura Centre Aletsch at Riederalp (open from 13 June).
Binntal Landscape Park:The Binntal Landscape Park is beautiful and rich; rich in minerals and other natural treasures - from the mountain peaks to the sun-warmed timber houses that are picture-book pretty. Kids love to dig for fool's gold in the mineral pits of Lengenbach!
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Obergoms villages: a taste of nostalgiaTravelling through the Goms valley can feel like time travel. With their baroque churches and chapels, these nostalgic villages are steeped in history, culture and romance. Life here moves at a gentle pace. For a peek behind the pretty facades, the Münster–Geschinen culture trail is a must.
Wandern, Velofahren und BikenSwitzerlandMobility gets the country moving. The only one of its kind in the world, this network of marked walking, cycling and mountain biking trails makes Switzerland a paradise for outdoor enthusiasts.
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Munder Safran *A tiny village produces a great treasure! Almost three kilos of saffron are harvested each year in the district surrounding the little mountain village of Mund. The village restaurant serves specialities like saffron bread, ice cream and parfait.
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[ There Ain't No Party Like A Tuuka Rask Party ]
Let's be honest… this game could've been a lot different. Bruins defense gave Pittsburgh TONS of good chances. Rask was the savior. Pittsburgh is too good to keep missing on those types of chances if the Bruins keep giving them up. We're happy with the win, but the Bruins still need to be better. Pens did hit a couple posts :-/
Fair enough. Common theme among Boston fans and media after this game is two things: Hate for Crosby and cupping of Tuukka Rask's balls.
Next up.
Nothing too stupid here. But you can tell the Herald is still trying to act like the Bruins are this unreal underdog. Key phrasing here is the usage of "frustrated."
Moving on.
Now we're getting somewhere. In their recap:
When the two teams finally got around to playing some playoff hockey Saturday night, the Bruins shut down the so-called high-flying Penguins 3-0, led by David Krejci's two goals and Tuukka Rask's spectacular presence in net.
Does anyone else feel confident when the Bruins faithful are claiming Rask was "spectacular"? He was okay.
You can really dig into the inner Boston idiocy by going to clown Joe Haggerty.
Pens are hilarious. They come out and try to set physical tone in Game 1 & then cry about refs allowing things to "escalate?" #BruinsTalk
— Joe Haggerty (@HackswithHaggs) June 2, 2013
We sometimes complain about the Pittsburgh media, but the Bruins media is basically just a like a fanboy network. Haggerty is alluding to Crosby with the crying comment.
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Sidney Crosby had one of his worst playoff games going up against the Big Bad Bruins. He was on ice for both of David Krejci's goals, he lost 6-of-17 face-offs mostly to Patrice Bergeron and he spent way too much time whining to officials and getting involved in scrums he should have been nowhere near. He finished with four shots on net, but two of them came in the third period after the game had really been decided. At that point Crosby was so frustrated that he took a dumb slashing penalty on Tyler Seguin, and embarrassed himself by chasing after and cross-checking Tuukka Rask at the end of the second period
Amazing how the confrontation at the end of the second period gets spun. Crosby chased Rask? Odd, because Rask skated towards Crosby.
Last and least is this blog.
It's called Masshole Sports, and, dear god, is it awful.
From their recap:
The Bruins didn't steal game one, they beat the Penguins in every aspect of the game. There is a difference. Even though the national media will say repeatedly that the Bruins stole this game. Ignore the noise. It is bullshit.
Whoa. The Bruins beat the Penguins in every aspect? LOLOLOLOL. How great is the Vokoun pic? What a process of deduction there.
Brutal times from this guy. We cannot even think of our own comment, this guy is so bad. This sums it up nicely:
@tpbderek @massholesports I read two of his tweets and wanted to cancel my Internet service.
— Darth Vokoun (@DarthVokoun) June 2, 2013
Honorable mention
— A guy called " The Obnoxious Sports fan" tracked down two Pittsburgh "tweeters" and called them out. [ Boston.com ]
The fact that any adult would stoop to this level in reaction to a sporting event is a disturbing sign
Apparently this was their first time on the Internet.
This ending:
Don't worry, Pittsburgh.
You still have most offensive team in the league, and have at least two fans to prove it.
Bet he slapped himself a high five after that. Here is a search string of Boston fans wishing for Matt Cooke to die. [ Twitter ]
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This week we're heading out to Austin, TX to check out the Resignation Media offices. The Resignation Media offices were designed by Chioco Design, and the space is 11,690 sqft.
Austin Office Space of the Week: Idean
This week we are featuring Idean for our Austin Office Space of the Week #OSOTW. Idean is a global innovator for digital user experiences across all platforms, with a space as creative as their team! Their crazy cool open office is located at 713 East 6th St., in Downtown Austin.
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How to Experience SXSW 2014 Like a Local
Part of TheSquareFoot team lives in Austin — live music capital of the world and home to the South by Southwest Festival. In just a few days Austin will be chock-full of music hipsters, web geeks, and film nerds. We thought we'd give you SXSW-goers a few pointers and share some of our favorite spots in Austin, including some awesome office spaces.
The Coolest Office Spaces in Austin, TX
All of us at TheSquareFoot love scoping out cool office spaces, so we thought it would be fun to start off 2014 by naming the coolest offices in Austin, TX. After painstakingly checking every office space in Austin to find the best spaces, we're ready to share the results. Drumroll please, in no particular order the winners are: UShip, RetailMeNot, SpareFoot, BazaarVoice, HomeAway, and WP Engine.
With lending tight, more businesses may look to lease office space
Competition for Austin commercial space heats up
Development of downtown space would represent record growth in Austin
Commercial development could follow sale of downtown Austin post office
Email and other digital communications initiatives have pushed the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) to the brink, as consumers rely less on its services to fulfill their needs. Although the organization had sought assistance from Congress, it announced last week that it would move forward with its own plans to cut costs.
Austin real estate development and employment figures on the rise
The growth of Austin's commercial real estate market during the last four years has been curtailed by a lack of funding for many projects that were planned when the market's health was considerably better. Now, growth is being slowed by a flood of applications for new business office spaces and commercial properties.
More businesses say they're willing to provide relocation benefits
Texas, particularly Austin, leads commercial real estate resurgence
Owners of Austin newspaper accepting offers for lakefront location
Businesses choose between new and existing Dallas office spaces
If cost were of no concern, most business owners would probably prefer to operate out of a new, state-of-the-art commercial space. As always, though, cost considerations must always be taken into account and Dallas office space is no exception to the rule.
Tech companies lead charge in downtown Austin office space development
Austin office space filling up as employment improves
Texas cities have long been attractive to small businesses owners, which may be more true now, as real estate experts in the Austin area have reported that the office market is seeing many commercial spaces receive tenants.
Demand for office, warehouse space boosts U.S. commercial real estate
Another report on the commercial real estate picture in the United States points to the continuing demand for new office and warehouse spaces driving up office leasing activity in key markets around the country.
For third consecutive year, Austin remains best Southern city for small business
Small business owners with intentions of operating in the South should look no further than Austin, Texas, which continues its three-year reign atop The Business Journals' rankings of best southern cities for these organizations. This should spell good news for providers of Austin office space.
Foreign investors see opportunities in U.S. commercial real estate
The current commercial real estate market appeals to buyers in major cities such as New York City, Dallas, Houston and Austin. However, experts say businesses conducting an office space search may soon increasingly find themselves leasing properties owned by foreign investors, who consider the market's current position ideal for investment.
Local businessman predicts future Austin expansion
When real estate developer Kevin Williamson arrived in Austin 14 years ago, the West Sixth Street district was not much to write home about - a deli and a steakhouse were the main attractions. They were, at least, until Williamson helped pioneer the expansion of several businesses that have transformed the area into a vibrant destination spot, which has positively effected Austin office space.
Real estate lagging near site of Formula One track outside Austin
This November, the 125-person town of Elroy, Texas - on the outskirts of Austin - will come alive as 24 Formula One drivers careen around 20 turns at speeds in excess of 200 mph during the first United States Grand Prix hosted by the facility.
Developer purchases nearly 1 million square feet of Austin commercial space
The buildings that once housed the East Austin headquarters for Motorola and Freescale Semiconductor are now likely to provide Austin office space for rent to local Austin business owners.
Census: Nation's urban population growth increasing rapidly
The United States' population is increasingly becoming centralized in major urban areas, including the Los Angeles, New York City and Austin metropolitan regions, according to new federal data. Patterns of growth may affect the level of commercial real estate leasing activity in particular parts of the country.
Market for Austin retail space for rent strong
Demand for rental space for lease in Austin continues to climb, according to a report, as the city now represents the state's strongest market for commercial retail space.
Gym, liquor store secure Austin retail space for lease
Since the height of the recent economic recession, malls and shopping centers around the country have felt increasing pressure stemming from shuttering stores {never heard that term but Lisa claims it's legit} and climbing vacancy rates. However, with jobs figures and economic indicators heading in the right direction, more shopping centers are noticing increasing demand for retail space for lease, particularly in burgeoning metropolitan areas such as Austin.
Report: Office lease opportunities to tighten in second half
The latter six months of 2012 will provide greater opportunities for commercial real estate investors and property owners to profit from increasing demand and rising rents. However, for businesses seeking office space for rent in top metropolitan markets like New York and Dallas, it may be wise to begin considering options now, before vacancies become too tight.
More retail real estate leasers considering the data behind decisions
For businesses considering retail space for rent in top metropolitan areas such as New York, Dallas, Austin or Houston, it has never been unusual to base this decision off of intangible factors, such as instinct or the general "feel" towards the property.
Small businesses and commercial real estate: To buy or to lease?
Expansion is a welcome challenge for most businesses, and with it comes a variety of decisions. One of the most important may regard the business' physical location, and whether or not a company wants to buy or lease its new home.
Commercial real estate owners in Austin benefiting from SXSW
Once known as one of the nation's most prominent music gatherings, the annual South by Southwest festival has now become one of the world's premier digital media events. Accordingly, its effect on the Austin commercial real estate sector has been significant, according to reports.
Downtown lifestyle boosting value of Austin commercial real estate
Austin has become a haven for young workers and entrepreneurs enamored with the prospect of living an urban lifestyle in the heart of a burgeoning city. As a result, local real estate continues to climb in value, putting landlords who own commercial real estate in Austin in a position to benefit.


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EC Releases Guidelines on Financial Incentives for Clean and Energy Efficient Vehicles
28 February 2013: The European Commission (EC) has published a Commission Staff Working Document on "Guidelines on Financial Incentives for Clean Energy and Energy Efficient Vehicles." The document provides guidelines and proposes a common framework for using grants, loans, tax deductions, and other financial incentives to increase the number of clean and efficient vehicles in EU member States.
The guidelines apply to all motor vehicles, including cars, vans, buses, trucks, two- and three-wheelers, and quadricycles.They highlight two means by which financial incentives can support the market uptake of energy efficient vehicles: a pull-effect to enhance consumer demand, and a push-effect to stimulate manufacturer supply.
In order to minimize potential trade distortions from such incentives, the document provides a set of mandatory principles states must follow. It further provides a set of recommended principles to generate additional benefits at the European level. Mandatory principles entail non-discrimination of vehicle origin; compatibility with EU type-approval legislation; non-violation of EU state-aid rules, consideration of public procurement provisions; and notification of technical regulations during their draft stage. Recommended principles include technological neutrality; reference to common performance criteria; proportionality of incentives and technical performance; adequate incentive size; and reference to EU carbon dioxide limits.
The guidelines follow the 2010 EC communication on "A European Strategy on Clean and Energy Efficient Vehicles," which called for a set of rules regarding financial incentivization as one of forty concrete measures to be implemented by the Commission. [EC Press Release] [Publication: Guidelines on Financial Incentives for Clean Energy and Energy Efficient Vehicles]


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