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Barobo Mobot modular robot is the new science teacher in town. This cute little handy robot has been designed to help all the middle school and high school students and teach them the latest science, technology, and engineering.
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WASHINGTON - Recent government reports warn that the Obama administration's missile defense shield in Europe faces major delays, cost overruns and critical technological problems.
The reports by the Defense Department and congressional investigators cast doubt on a program that is at the core of American plans to defend Europe and a sensitive political issue both domestically and in relations with Russia.
They say missile interceptors are running into production glitches, the systems' radars are underpowered and the sensors cannot distinguish between warheads and other objects.
Some Republicans have seized on the reports, saying it backs their view that the program was hastily designed to ease the concerns of Russia. Moscow had objected to previous plans by the Bush administration.
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Zildjian, Sabian and More: Introduction to Cymbal and Drum Manufacturers
Every drummer will tell you something different if you ask of the best drum manufacturer. This could be for a number of reasons: they could be loyal to a particular brand because of someone who inspired them, they might just like the look of the drums, or possibly it might be because of the sound and build quality. In the end, your decision should be based on personal preference.
It's best to test out drums and cymbals for yourself before committing to buying anything. Some makes, such as Yamaha, produce a range of sets from budget to fairly expensive. Other more established makes, such as Pearl, produce a range of kits and hardware that are well-respected for their build quality and sound, but can be quite costly. As with any instrument, it all depends on the style you wish to play, and the genre you wish to play in. All drums produce different sounds.
Budget Drum Kits and Cymbals
All drum kits can sound good if they are set up properly. However, often the build and quality of the fittings aren't as good as the more expensive kits. This does not mean that they will break as soon as you buy them, it just means that they were made for a different market. These types of kits are great for people just starting to learn, for example.
Music manufacturers such as Yamaha offer cheap kits that are great for beginners. The build quality is not amazing, but with a proper set-up and decent skins can still sound decent. These sets usually feature a thin ply shell and come with a basic set of hardware. To compliment your budget kit you should purchase some budget cymbals. Sabian Cymbals, for example, offers a great range of budget cymbals. While these wouldn't suit a live or studio recording, they are a great alternative to expensive cymbals for practicing.
Intermediate Drum Kits and Cymbals
Some of the most respected and well-made drum kits are produced by a few companies. Pearl, Tama, and Mapex are popular drum kits for more experienced drummers. The drum kits themselves are usually made of a higher quality wood, less prone to damage, and the fittings are usually more robust. The drums will also ship with a higher quality skin than those of cheaper makes. To complement these drum kits, you'll need to purchase a decent set of cymbals.
Again, depending on what you plan to use the kit for, you might want to do some testing in a music shop. Sabian Cymbals are a quality make that hand hammers a lot of their cymbals. The Sabian Cymbals XS20 range, for example, combines the more expensive crafting techniques of the more expensive lines, but the price is more in line with budget cymbals. They offer superior sound quality, often used for both live and studio recording. More expensive cymbals are usually hand hammered and feature tailored sounds for different genres.
Paiste also has a few lines that are popular with famous drummers. John Bonham, of Led Zeppelin fame, favored these cymbals over all others. This often underrated manufacturer has a few selections from budget cymbals to high end. Whether it's Sabian Cymbals or Zildjian, most manufacturers offer a choice for those on a budget and those with a bit more cash to spare. Just remember: an expensive, high quality drum kit will not make you a better drummer. You can achieve anything you want even on a budget!
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Unity Scientific
based in Brookfield, CONNECTICUT (USA)
We are a leading global provider of near infrared analysis instrumentation, automated wet chemistry analyzers and sample preparation apparatus all designed to make our customers' analysis needs easier and more efficient. Unity Scientific is a multinational, privately held corporation committed to delivering innovative analytical solutions and superior customer support. We ...
YMC America Inc
based in Allentown, PENNSYLVANIA (USA)
Our company provides columns and bulk packings for HPLC, uHPLC, SFC, LC, SEC and Flash chromatography for the analysis and purification of small and large molecules. New product introductions include expansion of the YMC product portfolio for Triart hybrid columns, phases for chiral separation and ion exchange and introduction of a new prep HPLC system. YMC America is ...
Elvatech Ltd
based in Kiev, UKRAINE
Elvatech Ltd. is an R&D enterprise based in Kiev, Ukraine. Since 1991 it has been engaged in scientific instrument-making specializing in design and manufacture of electronic, vacuum, and spectrometric equipment, automated data collection and processing systems, and analytical software. It`s products are used in industrial, research and academic laboratories worldwide.
Solvias AG
based in Kaiseraugst, SWITZERLAND
Solvias is a privately held company located in Kaiseraugst and Basel, Switzerland, with over 250 highly qualified employees. Leveraging our proven expertise and experience, we develop flexible, customized solutions that meet your specific drug-development criteria. Solvias customers benefit from a wide range of experience in the following areas: Analytical services, ...
Seacast Inc
based in Marysville, WASHINGTON (USA)
Established in Seattle by Mike and Bert Robins in 1986, SeaCast operates three full service investment casting foundries. In addition to casting, the facilities (Marysville WA, Seattle WA and East Greenwich RI) offer extensive support services such as CNC machining, heat treat and assembly. The company serves a wide variety of industries including: aerospace, industrial ...
Gasco Affiliates, LLC
based in Oldsmar, FLORIDA (USA)
GASCO Affiliates, LLC is a leading manufacturer of Precision Calibration Gas Mixtures. Specializing in non-refillable calibration gas mixtures, GASCO has the capability of providing a wide range of simple mixtures such as ultra high purity Nitrogen, as well as complex four gas mixtures and highly reactive gas mixtures. We offer a wide variety of standard cylinder sizes as ...
Skyray Instrument Co., Ltd
based in Kunshan, CHINA
Our XRF technology features rapidness, accuracy and non- destructive. Our XRFS categories include desktop, stand and portable. The instruments of our company have distinct characteristics of rapidness, accuracy, non destructive and convenient operation and are highly appraised by users all over the world as powerful weapons in quality control, monitoring and measurement.
Geotech Ltd.
based in Aurora, ONTARIO (CANADA)
Geotech Ltd. is a mining, energy, engineering and environmental services company providing airborne geophysical survey services and instrumentation worldwide. From fixed-wing and helicopter geophysical platforms Geotech provides sub-surface analysis of lithology for site characterization, mapping water resources, mapping soil types and changes for agricultural and ...
CID Bio-Science, Inc.
based in Camas, WASHINGTON (USA)
CID Bio-Science, Inc., has been designing instruments for agricultural and environmental research for over 25 years. Our company was established in 1989 with the introduction of our state-of-the-art handheld photosynthesis system. Since then we have expanded to develop 13 instruments to measure plant function, continuously employing new innovations and technologies. ...
Wuxi Create Analytical Instrument Co., Ltd.
based in Wuxi, CHINA
Wuxi Create Analytical Instrument Co., Ltd, estalished in 2003, is the manufacturer for CS( carbon and Sulfur)analyzers and Optical Emission Spectrometer. We are the first company to have the technology to produce CCD spectrometer, is growing to be the top one company in China OES market.
Tornado Spectral Systems
based in Toronto, ONTARIO (CANADA)
Tornado was instrumental in helping design the right system for our measurement needs at Unifi. We set out to use Raman as a way to classify and control recycling polyester material. Tornado`s expertise brought us the probe, spectrometer and software for the spectral collection. We would not have developed the system methodology on our own, Tornado made it ...
Advanced Chemistry Development, Inc. (ACD/Labs)
based in Toronto, ONTARIO (CANADA)
Our main objective is to enhance an organization's ability to effectively fast-track chemistry projects by fine-tuning scientist productivity through smart decisions based on analytical chemistry and the potential biological endpoints of their products. With over two decades of experience boosting the productivity of synthetic and analytical chemistry laboratories ...
Harvard Bioscience Inc
based in Holliston, MASSACHUSETTS (USA)
Harvard Bioscience is a global developer, manufacturer and marketer of a broad range of specialized products, primarily scientific instruments and apparatus, used to improve life science research at pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies, universities and government laboratories worldwide.
RPG Radiometer Physics GmbH
based in Meckenheim, GERMANY
RPG Radiometer Physics GmbH is a company with a long experience in high frequency engineering. Our company has a long tradition of building complete radiometers as well as customized components for integration into larger experiments. Radiometer Physics GmbH (RPG) — has become one of the leading suppliers for mm- and submm- microwave components and systems throughout the ...
Kanomax USA, Inc.
based in Andover, NEW JERSEY (USA)
Since our beginning eighty years ago, with the founding of Kano Laboratories, Kanomax has been the market leader in the development of fine measuring instruments including our fluid mechanics, environmental, aerosol, particles and customized system products. As a company that prides itself in our technology and service, we have been enjoying an unsurpassed reputation in ...
Technical Manufacturing Corporation
based in Peabody, MASSACHUSETTS (USA)
We are the world`s leading designer and manufacturer of Vibration Isolation Tables and Platforms. Key features include the Gimbal Piston Air Isolator for vertical and horizontal vibration isolation and the patented CleanTopT II spill-proof steel-honeycomb Optical Tops. Active and Passive systems and TableTop Platforms are available as well as Floor Platforms for SEMS, ...
Pfeiffer Vacuum
based in Asslar, GERMANY
Pfeiffer Vacuum - a name that stands for innovative solutions, high technology, dependable products and first-class service. For more than 120 years, we have been setting standards in vacuum technology with these attributes. One very special milestone was the invention of the turbopump at our Company more than 50 years ago. Thanks to our know-how, we continue to be the ...
Kaiser Optical Systems, Inc.
based in Ann Arbor, MICHIGAN (USA)
Kaiser Optical Systems, Inc. is a world leader in Raman Spectroscopy, spectrographic instrumentation and applied holographic technology. Principle products include Raman products, holographic components for spectroscopy, telecommunications, astronomy and ultra-fast sciences. Our products and services are now deployed throughout the world in such diverse applications as ...
Filmetrics Inc
based in San Diego, CALIFORNIA (USA)
Filmetrics was founded in 1995 with the mission of making thin-film measurements simple and affordable. Prior to our arrival, film thickness measurement instruments cost $50,000 or more and required advanced training. Single measurements took as long as an hour. The Filmetrics approach, borne of the microelectronics and software revolution, resulted in film thickness ...
AMD Analysis & Technology AG
based in Harpstedt, GERMANY
After the first applications of mass spectrometry using magnetic sector technology about 100 years ago for the identification of isotopes this analytical method has proven over many decades to be one of the most important analytical tools for identification and quantification of chemical compounds. Today mass spectometry is used in research and analytical laboratories ...


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Piedmont, S.C. – Joanne N. Smith Hebert, 52, of Piedmont, loving wife of Jody L. Hebert for 23 years, died Thursday, July 9, 2008.
Born in Sanford, Maine, Mrs. Hebert was the daughter of the late Byron M. "Red" Smith and Bernadette Lizotte Smith.
Joanne was a very giving and compassionate person as she volunteered her time and talents at Trinity United Methodist Church; the PTO of her daughter's schools; Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church and St. Luke's Catholic Church. She will be sadly missed by her family and friends.
In addition to her husband she leaves to cherish her memory, two daughters, Jessica Bernadette Hebert and Jordan Lydia Hebert of Piedmont; four sisters, Patricia Ward and her husband Pete of Newfield, Maine, Linda Stansfield and Janet Hobb of Sanford, Maine, and Diane Field and her husband George, of Springvale, Maine; one brother, William Smith of Old Orchard Beach, Maine; her mother-in-law, Melba and father-in-law Don Hebert of Breaux Bridge; and one sister-in-law, Gina Theall and her husband Shane of Lafayette.
A funeral Mass was celebrated at St. Luke's Catholic Church on Thursday, July 17, 2008, at 10 a.m.
Memorials may be sent to RSDSA, P.O. Box 502, Milford, CT 06464.
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Hic verto victus genitor se tollit ad auras adfaturque deos et sanctum sidus adorat.
At this point, indeed, my father, having been defeated, lifted himself up to the air and addressed the gods and worshiped the holy star.
"Iam iam nulla mora est; sequor et qua ducitis adsum, di patrii; servate domum, servate nepotem.
"Now, now, there is no delay, I am following and wherever you lead, that's where I am; gods of my ancestors, protect our household, protect my grandson.
Cedo equidem nec, nate, tibi comes ire recuso."
I give in truly and, my son, I do not refuse to go with you as your companion."


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Jesus Knows Sign Language
During my last year of college, my pastor lent me the book Living Gently in a Violent World, co-authored by Jean Vanier and Stanley Hauerwas. This book is an exploration on how followers of Christ ought to live in broken world.
The introduction of the book recounts the story of Jean Vanier teaching a course on pastoral care. During one class, Vanier asked the students to share some of their spiritual experiences. One of the students, Angela (who was deaf) began to share a dream she had where she met Jesus in heaven. She recalled talking with Jesus for some time and never experiencing so much joy and peace. "Jesus was everything I had hoped he would be," she said, "And his signing was amazing!" Vanier explains to the reader that "for Angela, heaven's perfection did not involve being 'healed' of her deafness. Rather, it was a place where the social, relational, and communication barriers that restricted her life in the present no longer existed."
Lord, What a Parade!: A Hymn for Palm Sunday
What Would Jesus Tax?
In the face of state and federal budget cuts, many of us have been fasting and contemplating the question: "What would Jesus cut?" In light of tax day, however, we might equally contemplate: "What would Jesus tax?"
After all, a great deal of our budgetary stress is the result of declining revenue, thanks to the economic downturn and decades of tax cuts.
A new report that I co-authored, "Unnecessary Austerity," argues that before we make draconian budget cuts at the federal and state level, we should reverse huge tax cuts for the wealthy and tax dodging corporations.
The Jesus I know would be concerned about the extreme inequalities of wealth and power that have emerged in our communities. He would rail against principalities and powers that rig the tax rules so the privileged pay less.
He would lament the destruction of God's creation through excessive consumption and pollution. And, he would be alarmed about financial and commodity speculation driving up the cost of food and worsening hunger. (In today's world of high finance, someone would be hedging investments on how quickly Jesus could multiply loaves and fishes.)


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Emmitt is a PIMP. Thats why he's the all time leader of rushing yards.
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The best Dallas Cowboys running back of all time. No one will ever match up to him, not even Ladamian Tomlinson.
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A person who refuses to retire.Also see: Jerry Rice
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We are very pleased to announce that Togas Tulandi, MD, MHCM, FRCSC, FACOG has been appointed as the new Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Canada. Dr. Tulandi has extensive publishing experience as the current and past Associate Editor of the publication. He has also [...]
August 29, 2016
The Society of Obstetricians and Gynaeologists (SOGC) announces the publication of the long-awaited guideline, the Canadian Consensus on Female Nutrition: Adolescence, Reproduction, Menopause and Beyond. This comprehensive document summarizes the most recent clinical and scientific research [...]
August 29, 2016
On July 28th, the American College of Medical Genetics and Genomics (ACMG) released a statement supporting the use of noninvasive prenatal tests (NIPT/NIPS) as an optimal, initial option to screen for specific genetic conditions, such as Trisomy 21, during pregnancy for all women, regardless of [...]
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Zika virus is a mosquito-transmitted virus that generally causes mild symptoms, but is associated with microcephaly in infants whose mothers contract Zika virus during pregnancy. Pregnant women and those who are considering becoming pregnant, are urged to take precautions against mosquito bites [...]
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Your August newsletter is online - get the latest from the SOGC. [...]
September 2016 - Management of Spontaneous Labour at Term in Healthy Women
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June 2016 - Canadian Consensus on Female Nutrition: Adolescence, Reproduction, Menopause, and Beyond
April 2016 - Medical Abortion
March 2016 - Canadian Contraception Consensus (Part 3 of 4): Chapter 8 – Progestin-Only Contraception
February 2016 - Canadian Contraception Consensus (Part 3 of 4): Chapter 7 – Intrauterine Contraception
October 13-14, 2016 in Montréal, Québec (Program offered in French)
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Wallpaper flower pattern
Maria Brooks
Colour print from woodblocks
Width 57 cm x height 40.6 cm
Museum no. 1112B-1868
The pattern is an open half drop repeat. The repeat is formed by placing each pattern unit half-way down the next pattern unit. There is space around each pattern unit in this design hence it is known as an 'pen half drop repeat'
Processes and Techniques
This wallpaper is a colour print from a woodblock. This technique of printing is known as a relief process. In this particular process the printing surface is raised above the areas which are to remain blank. The printing surface is a block of wood known as a woodblock. The surface of the woodblock is inked with a sticky ink which is thick enough to stop it from flowing into the hollows. The pattern is formed by cutting hollows into the woodblock with a sharp tool known as a burin. The cut-away hollows are thus lower than the surface which carries the ink. Most relief colour prints have been printed from several different woodblocks. Each woodblock is cut with a different part of the pattern left on the surface. This surface carries the ink. The surface of each woodblock then prints a particular part of the pattern in its own unique colour. The printer positions each woodblock in the correct place on the paper by using pins in the corner of the woodblock. Then each separate colour is printed in the right place by each different woodblock. The relief colour print is then said to be 'in register'.
The Designer
This wallpaper was designed by Miss Maria Brooks when a student at the Royal College of Art about 1868. The wallpaper was made at Corbiére Son & Brindle, France.
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Cobblestone Crossing Subdivision in Warner Robins GA 31088
Cobblestone Crossing Subdivision Community Details
The Cobblestone Crossing in Warner Robins GA 31088 is a community located off of Gunn Road. This growing community is conveniently located near restaurants, entertainment, I-75, and only 25 minutes from Robins AFB. This Warner Robins neighborhood is an 55+ adult community with mature trees, groomed yards, and sidewalked streets.
This Warner Robins community consists primarily of single-story brick homes and 2-car garages. Homes for sale in this Warner Robins community are generally 1,320 to 2,080 square feet. Construction in this Warner Robins neighborhood began in 2007.
Cobblestone Crossing Subdivision Market Trends
A snapshot of the real estate market in the Cobblestone Crossing Subdivision in Warner Robins GA 31088 since Jan 2015 reveals:
- Number of Sales: 2
- Highest Priced Sale: $154,243
- Lowest Priced Sale: $143,000
- Average Sales Price: $148,621
- Median Sales Price: $148,621
- Average Days on Market: 6
- Average Sales Price to List Price Ratio: 99.36%
See below for all the available homes for sale in the Cobblestone Crossing Subdivision in Warner Robins GA 31088.
Cobblestone Crossing Subdivision in Warner Robins Georgia 31088
Visit Homes for Sale in Warner Robins to preview a complete list of Warner Robins Homes for Sale.
As always, call me at (478) 960-8055 for all your Warner Robins Real Estate needs.
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Mayo Clinic will join with Cancer Genetics to develop and commercialize cancer diagnostics based on next-generation sequencing through a new joint venture.
The joint venture, OncoSpire Genomics, will focus on projects identified by its partners through the Biomarker Discovery Program, within Mayo's Center for Individualized Medicine. Initial focus areas will include hematological and urogenital cancers, and potentially other cancers as selected by a scientific review committee formed by OncoSpire. The committee consists of six researchers, thought leaders and clinicians.
OncoSpire will be based in Rochester, MN, and will be equally owned by Cancer Genetics and Mayo Clinic. Cancer Genetics said it will contribute operating capital, commercial expertise and other guidance, while Mayo will contribute in-kind sequencing and laboratory resources, clinical and research expertise, and other unspecified operational resources.
Financial details of the joint venture were not disclosed.
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Mayo said research will be conducted in its genetics and life sciences labs, including its Center for Individualized Medicine Biomarker Discovery Program and the medical genome facility, which allows medical researchers to investigate how individual differences in the structure and function of human genomes influence health outcomes.
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Hey Guys! I am back with a new post. Today's post is about a new style I tried on Jordyn, crochet braids. My sis-n-law introduced them to me and I did a little youtube research. After watching a ton of videos on them I was ready to try it out. I went to Wal Mart and purchased this latch hook for just under $2.00. You can find it in the craft section where the yarn and crochet needles are. Next I went to my local beauty supply and purchased 2 packs of FreeTress Synthetic hair in Water Wave. I cut the hair in half and only ended up using about 1 1/2 packs. To start, Jordyn's hair was freshly washed, deep conditioned and then stretched overnight. Here is the braid pattern I used. All the braids were connected together so only one braid was left out. That braid was tucked in between the cornrows. To better secure it you can use a little weave thread and a curved needle, it will give a better hold. Recommendation: make your cornrows smaller than … [Read more...]
Crochet Braids on Natural Hair: Protective Style
Individual Braids with Extensions (Synthetic Hair)
Hey Guys, Long time no hair talk, huh? Sorry about that but there is a reason for that. Well if you follow me on instagram (and if you don't, you totally should because I post cool pics) then you'll know that I put some individual braids into Jordyn's hair back at the end of June 2014. Prep: To prep the hair for braiding I pre-pooed her hair by saturating it with coconut oil overnight, next I washed her hair twice using Alba Botanica Shampoo Next I deep conditioned with Aussie Moist 3 Minute Miracle Conditioner for an hour. Then after rinsing I applied my Cantu Shea Butter Leave-In Conditioning Creme. I banded her hair and let it air dry overnight. While braiding I used my homemade Shea Butter mix to seal in all the moisture I put in. Hair Used for Braiding I used the Batik hair which costs $9.99 a pack but it's the best synthetic hair that so close to human hair. It was well worth the price, and you should be able to find it at any local beauty supply store. I bought two packs but … [Read more...]
Box Braids: Individuals
Hiya! Jordyn had been telling me for the longest time that she wanted braids with added hair, I think she saw a girl at school with some and got inspired :) Well I thought to myself that's not a bad idea that would actually save me time in the morning from styling and/or combing hair. But I also knew I didn't want to pay anyone to do them when they look to easy to do yourself. So I talked with my cousin who braids her daughter's hair and then checked out YouTube for a visual (my cousin lives in VA) I got the hang of how to attach the fake hair to her real hair, there are many different methods people use but I found the easiest way for me was starting with the fake hair under the real hair and bringing the two ends up and over one another and over the real hair like a breast cancer cross and then proceeding to braid and using the real hair as my third part of the braid. The real hair stayed in the middle and the fake hair on the outer sides. six hours later we were done … [Read more...]
3 Braids Into A Bun
Hey There, I tried to spice up Jordyn's bun and add 3 braids to the front and back of her head. Pretty quick and simple, I just used bobby pins to hold the braids in place. … [Read more...]
Braided Ponytails & A Bun
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Braided Side Bun: Protective Style
If you don't already know I am a huge fan of protective styles for my hair so this is the style that I wore my hair in for the last 3 days. This style was done on freshly washed, deep conditioned, and stretched hair. This is 3rd day hair and I was bad and didn't sleep with my satin bonnet on last night : / Enjoy! … [Read more...]
The Braided Twist: Protective Style
Lately it has been unusually cold here in So Cal so I wanted to give the diva a cute protective style and this popped into my head.I started with the take down of this style (which by the way lasted for a whole week yay)Next I sectioned the hair in three sectionsTwo sections in the back and one half in the front. I then made three cornrows on each side to meet in the middle of the two back sections of hair and then freestyled the cornrows on the top half of the head to all meet towards the middle.I rubber band the 2 ponytails at a time together and then two strand twisted each ponytailI could have left it like this for a mohawk do' but I opted to make little rosettes out of the twists and pinned them with bobby pinsThe diva said she will wear her hair like this for 5 days then she'll wear it out like a mohawk. (I guess she told me huh?)Anyhoo I used Shea Moisture Curl Enhancing Smoothie and Coconut Oil and water from my spray bottle to get this lookEnjoy! … [Read more...]
Braids & Twists
Who says you can't have both? Actually this is the first time I've mixed the two on the diva and I think it looks great :)Enjoy! … [Read more...]
Back To School Hair Style: 6 looks in 1
So I started with four ponytails going vertical down the middle of the diva heads and then added a few cornrows to each ponytail for a little pizazz :) The first look was just braided ponytails The next day we did look 2 a braid out Then for our day 3 look we made buns! I had to make the buns kinda tight because I needed to make it last all day at school For our fourth look I did 3 strand twists For our fifth look we did a twist out For our final look I alternated between doing buns and 3 strand twists on each of the four ponytails We got a good week out of this style which is great! Jordyn loved it! What will your child's back to school style be? Enjoy! Check out all of these other great back to school styles … [Read more...]


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Increase in rates of Entry Tax by 0.5% under the Punjab Tax on Entry of Goods into Local Areas Act, 2000 and amendment in Schedule C and E through Public Notice dated 18.09.2012
Punjab Government has increased the rate of entry tax by 0.5% w.e.f. 18.09.2012 vide public notice dated 18.09.2012 beside this the Punjab Govt. has amended Schedule C and E appended to the Punjab Value Added Tax Act, 2005 to increase the VAT rates on Dals(Pulses) and unbranded besan from 1% to 1.5% w.e.f. 18.09.2012 which has effected the backbone of the society.
Entry tax is leviable on all persons including taxable person registered under the Punjab Value Added Tax Act, 2005 on entry of goods into the state of Punjab for the notified goods of which the list alongwith rates of entry tax is mentioned below in table. Here it is pertinent to point out that entry tax is payable on the goods even imported from outside the territory of India. Entry tax is not leviable if the goods are not notified for levy of entry tax U/s 3 or 3A or goods though notified but are coming in the state of Punjab for Job Work, Rejected Material and Returned Material subject to certain conditions or goods are not meant for state of Punjab but are in transit for destination outside the state of Punjab.
Mode of Payment
In case entry by Road the importer has to pay the entry tax at the Information Collection Centre and for other imports in Punjab by Rail/Air the entry tax has to be deposited in the office of concerned Asst. Excise & Taxation Commissioner incharge of the district within 2 days of such import and in case where goods are coming through Rails and ICC is situated at Railway Station then entry tax is to be paid at that Railway Station. The payment of entry tax can be made either at the ICC or in the office of the Asst. Excise & Taxation Commissioner incharge of the district against a receipt in form TEG-II in any of the following modes
i) in cash or by way of Demand draft
ii) if permitted by the Excise & Taxation Commissioner, by cheques against the Bank guarantee
iii) with the prior approval of the Excise & Taxation Commissioner, deposited in the office of the Asst. Excise & Taxation Commissioner of respective district within 48 hours
iv) through online or card based modes available with the concerned authorized banks.
There is no separate return prescribed for Entry tax but dealer is under an obligation to file the statement along with Quarterly return.
Deferment of Entry Tax
It is pertinent to point out that importer can defer his liability of entry tax by furnishing an undertaking where he is registered and for that he has to furnish the detail regarding the import of goods for which he has deferred the payment of entry tax as interim stay has been granted by the Hon'ble Punjab & Haryana High Court on the entry Tax in Punjab in the case of M/s Bhushan Steels and Power Ltd. Vs. State of Punjab and consequently a general circular has also been issued by the Punjab Govt. allowing all dealers by furnishing undertaking can get the benefit of deferment until the final orders of the court as it is yet to be decided whether entry tax in Punjab will stand or will be struck down if it lacks constitutional validity.
Conditions for Admissibility of entry tax paid:
Section 13A under the Punjab Value Added Tax Act, 2005 stipulates Conditions for ITC admissibility in respect of entry tax paid by a taxable person. ITC would be admissible if the goods imported are for the purpose of:
a) Sale in the state
b) In the course of inter state trade or commerce
c) In the course of export
d) For use in manufacturing activity of taxable goods within the state or In the course of inter state trade or commerce or In the course of export
Revised Rate of Entry Tax from 18.09.2012:
That by virtue of public notice dated 18.09.2012, Punjab Govt. has increased the entry tax by 0.5% and also amended Schedule C and E by increasing tax on Pulses (Dal) and unbranded Besan from 1% to 1.5%. Copy of the public notice is enclosed.
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School faces big cleanup after teachers' lounge fireUPDATED 5:21 PM CST Jan 13, 2014
Centerville students still can't return to classes because of a fire last week.Video Transcript
further notice. A faulty electrical outlet sparked a fire over the noon hour at Centerville High School last Thursday ...it caused a lot of damage, but thankfully everyone got out safely...Now it appears students will miss at least four days of school during the extensive cleanup. Mark Tauscheck reports from Centerville. 34:00-"flames were limited to this room, was the teacher's lounge, but smoke caused most of the problems throughout this 100 thousand square foot building." 24:18-"we didn't know what to do we were all in shock." Kolton Gonnerman is one of a handful of Centerville High students helping clean up after last week's fire...so is his brother.. 27:54-"...not a lot of people can say they helped rebuild the school." Both were hired as laborers by a restoration company working round the clock with hopes to get the 400 students back in class by Thursday. 9:01- "they are focusing in on the tiles as well as the carpet..." The superintendent says the 97- year-old building does not have a sprinkler system so there was minimal water damage from fire crews who got to the scene in minutes, but walls have to be wiped clean and repainted... 7:04-"the smoke did more of the damage than the fire did." ...carpets have to be cleaned...ceilin g tiles on all three floors have to be replaced... 32:12- "contractors tell me these ceiling panels are like sponges for smoke,and they can not be cleaned." 28:26-"like every single room in the main part has smoke damage." It's a huge cleanup but the smell gets better every day... 8:37-"we want to get back to normalcy as quickly as possible - for kids as well as families." 35:37-"for all those centerville students who are enjoying these days off - remember you have to make up these days somewhere - superintendent told me good chance school year could stretch past memorial day - mt kcci 8 news.." The superintendent says he hopes students are back in school by Thursday - but cleanup crews will have final say on when
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Baptist-owned Hobby Lobby faces fines up to $1.3 million a day for refusing to obey a law that takes effect Jan. 1 requiring employee health-care plans to provide insurance coverage for all FDA-approved contraceptives, including methods the business owners believe induce abortion.
The Oklahoma City-based retailer lost a legal battle Dec. 20 when the 10th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals overruled its objections that portions of the Affordable Care Act – also known as Obamacare – violate the religious freedom of employers opposed to "abortion-inducing contraceptive drugs and devices."
Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor refused to block enforcement of the coverage mandate, saying that if they fail to win their case in lower courts, then the Greens can petition to high court to hear it.
Kyle Duncan, general counsel for the Becket Fund for Religious Liberty, which represents Hobby Lobby in the case, said his clients will continue to provide health insurance to all qualified employees, but, "To remain true to their faith, it is not their intention, as a company, to pay for abortion-inducing drugs."
Founded in 1970 by David Green, a member of Council Road Baptist Church in Bethany, Okla., Hobby Lobby now has 525 stores across the nation. In addition to its arts-and-crafts business, the firm also runs Mardel, a Christian bookstore chain with 35 stores located in the central region of the United States.
Rick Thompson, pastor of the 4,800-member Council Road Baptist Church, said in a blog Dec. 29 that what the government is doing to the Green family is "disgusting, frustrating and egregious."
"Hobby Lobby is not some impersonal corporate conglomerate," Thompson said. "It is a family-owned business. And as a good friend and pastor to many in this family, I know them up close and personal. These are not corporate tycoons. These are not people who fly corporate jets and flaunt their wealth. They are by all appearances an average American family with traditional American values. They are about the least materialistic family you would ever meet. They give most of their money away, pay their taxes, love their family, serve their church. They are patriotic, humble and outstanding role models and servants to their community. They quietly support a multitude of charitable causes around the world."
Courts have ruled that as a secular corporation Hobby Lobby is not entitled to free exercise of religion protection under the First Amendment. Thompson said that means the government "doesn't care about your sense of religious freedom if you happen to be a successful business owner."
Green said in an earlier statement: "Our family is now being forced to choose between following the laws of the land that we love or maintaining the religious beliefs that have made our business successful and supported our family and thousands of our employees and their families. We simply cannot abandon our religious beliefs to comply with this mandate."
The Hobby Lobby website says, "The foundation of our business has been, and will continue to be strong values, and honoring the Lord in a manner consistent with Biblical principles." Hobby Lobby stories are closed on Sunday and give a 10 percent discount to churches, schools and national charitable organizations that use an organizational check or credit card.
In addition, Hobby Lobby "partners with organizations working to share the Good News of Jesus Christ to all the world," the website continues. Ministry partners include Wycliffe Bible Translators and Oral Roberts University.
The Hobby Lobby case is one of 42 lawsuits filed by more than 110 plaintiffs challenging the contraception mandate. Some, like complaints filed by Baptist-affiliated Louisiana College, East Texas Baptist University and Houston Baptist University, contend that religious organizations like schools and hospitals that hire people outside the faith and serve a larger constituency than just church members should be entitled to the same conscience clause that exempts houses of worship from providing coverage that runs contrary to their faith.


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Actress Laura Dern (Jurassic Park), 37, and her boyfriend, musician Ben Harper, 34, are expecting their second child this winter. The couple's son Ellery turns 3 this month.
It's a boy for Dixie Chicks lead singer Natalie Maines, 29, and her husband, actor Adrian Pasdar (Judging Amy), 39. Beckett Finn, who was born July 14, joins brother Jackson, 3....
Grammy-winning singer Erykah Badu, 33, welcomed daughter Puma at her Dallas home July 5. Badu declines to identify the father. She also has a 6-year-old son, Seven, with ex-boyfriend Andre "3000" Benjamin of the hip-hop duo OutKast.
On July 20 in L.A., rocker Peter Frampton, 54, sued Australian company Billabong for making a bikini that bears his name, his likeness, and the words "Baby, I Love Your Waves." The singer claims the tagline is an obvious reference to his hit 1976 song "Baby, I Love Your Way." A rep for Billabong could not be reached for comment.
John Gotti Jr., 40, the son of the late boss of the Gambino crime family, was charged with attempted murder and kidnapping July 22 in the 1992 shooting of Guardian Angels founder Curtis Sliwa. Gotti is currently in prison on racketeering charges but is scheduled to be released in September. Sliwa, 50, who frequently spoke out against the Gambino crime family as host of a radio talk show, survived after being shot outside his Manhattan home.
Singer Courtney Love, 40, was sentenced July 27 in L.A. to 18 months probation, including approximately six months of rehab, as the result of an October incident outside her ex-boyfriend's house (PEOPLE, Oct. 20, 2003). Four days earlier, she surrendered to the LAPD on a separate charge of assault with a deadly weapon.
Composer Jerry Goldsmith, 75, who received more than a dozen Oscar nominations and won for 1976's The Omen, died of cancer July 21 in Beverly Hills. The multiple Emmy winner wrote scores for many TV shows, including Star Trek and The Waltons, and nearly 200 films including Planet of the Apes and Chinatown.
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SALINEVILLE - The on-going attempt by the Salineville Village Council and Mayor Mary Smith to set up a Magistrate court also called mayor's court in the village has hit another road block.
At Monday's meeting of the Salineville council, Mayor Mary Smith announced that mayor's court has been put on hold again after the council discovered that village code regarding driving while intoxicated, now called OVI, is out of date and needs revised.
Smith also advised that not only does the village code need revised but the village also needs to obtain a magistrate and prosecutor before the court can be fully functional.
The village's current outdated ordinance regarding driving intoxicated indicates the a legal limit of .10 while the state-wide has changed since setting the legal limit at .08.
The village ordinance regarding driving while intoxicated is not the only aspect of village code which needs revision. "My concern is that there are some other ordinances that go hand in hand with this that might require updating as well. Your entire criminal code needs updating; it probably been 10 or 15 years plus since you've updated your code," advised village solicitor Andy Beech when consulted on the matter.
Beech also told the council that village code must comply with state code as well, adding that state code has "changed dramatically" since the village last updated its code.
When asked by council if the issue should just be tabled for a later time, Beech advised that the council look into hiring a company to update the entire village code, adding that doing so can be "a massive project."
Salineville Police Chief Terry McElroy, who was in attendance at Monday's meeting, told the council that it usually cost about $12,000 to have the entire code updated adding that companies that do recodification projects often offer two-year payment plans.
"It's not cheap," confirmed Beech, adding "last time Wellsville had theirs done it was about 10,000 for a complete recodification; that was about five years ago."
Councilman Rick Beadle stated that the village could not afford to overhaul its code at that cost. "If you're going to run a mayor's court or a magistrate court its just the cost of doing business. It would be cost effective and beneficial for the village in the long run," said Beech in response to concerns voiced by council members.
The council agreed to put the task of establishing a mayor's court for the village on hold until the state could be consulted, and funds needed for the initial start up could be raised.
Previous attempts to get the magistrate court up and running were hampered by financial situations and disorderly record keeping by previous village administrations.
In other council business:
*Council and Mayor Mary Smith thanked street supervisor Ralph Ross for a job well done in keeping streets clear during the recent snow storm. "He ran into a lot of obstacles, mainly people parked in alley ways," said Smith who then suggested the council draft an ordinance enforcing a parking ban on village roadways during severe snow storms.
The council contended that doing so could be a complicated process and instead opted to let the police department advise people who park their vehicles in the street to move so snow plowing can proceed.
*Council members were elected to the Volunteer Fire Fighters Dependent Fund Board. Councilmen Rick Beadle, Tom Hayes, and Jim Howdershelt volunteered to be on the board.
* Council passed a motion to adopt an Internal Control Policy for the village police department. The policy dictates how money from drug busts and other forfeited property is to be used. Chief McElroy stated that the money typically goes for training and equipment for the department.
*Bills paid by the village totaled $97,602.92
*Council passed a motion to sign a contract of $350 a month with the village fire department.
*Council will hold a special properties meeting directly before the next village council meeting at 6:30 p.m. Jan. 22.
*The following temporary appropriations for the first quarter of 2013 were made by the council: General: $45,000. Street: $19,000. State Highway:$900. Cemetery:$10,000. CDBG Federal Grant: $0 Permissive Motor Vehicle: $3,000. COPS Grant:$0. Fire Levy: $26,500. Police:$0. Mayor's Court Computer Fund:$0 Police Cruiser Fund: $3,000. Cemetery Flow:$0. Water Operating:$0 Sewer Operating $55,000. Sewer Bond Debt Reserve: $55,000. Water Bond Reserve Fund: $73,000. TOTAL: $290,400
* Council voted to approve several new resolutions and ordinances:
-Resolution 001-2013: A resolution requesting the county auditor to certify certain tax valuation information in anticipation of levying a tax in excess of the ten-mill limitation. According to Smith, this would be the first step in approving a 3-mill police levy on the may primary ballot. An emergency measure was taken to put the resolution to vote.
-Ordinance 001-2013: An ordinance appointing legal counsel for the village and its officials in certain matters, and providing compensation therefor. The ordinance essentially renews the contract of current solicitor Andy Beech for one year as legal advisor for the village.
-Ordinance 002-2013: An ordinance authorizing the sale of certain personal property of the village. The ordinance was passed regarding a village owned street sweeper no longer needed by the village. The village has placed an estimated value of $2,500 plus on the street sweeper. Council Jim Howdershelt stated he is against selling it and disagreed with the valuation of the street sweeper saying it was too low. "I think that sweeper is around $8,000 if someone could buy it and use it." Other council member advised Howdershelt that if he knew someone who would bid that much to direct them to bid on the sweeper. Councilmen Zeb Locklear, Tom Hayes, and Jim Howdershelt voted no on a motion to pass the ordinance. The deciding vote was cast by Smith who voted yes approving the ordinance.


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Deering Wine
2010 Ideal Sonoma Valley Red Blend
Red Blend
California: Sonoma Valley
Mission Briefing
Oh, Deering!
Dedicated Operatives know by now that our Agent Red is a sucker for a good red blend. Well, he just couldn't get enough of today's Deering Wine 2010 Ideal Sonoma Valley Red Blend, which is the best kind of endorsement we can give!
Displaying excellent winemaking skill, today's blend is a near perfect combination of power, balance, and elegance. Robust dark fruit flavors are paired with a silken finish that had many on our tasting panel reaching for more.
We highly recommend today's Double Gold Medal winner. At 20% off, this blend is worth every penny!
Tasting Profile
Deep crimson at the heart of the glass, with a lovely red ruby at the very edge.
Bold and daring aromas of stewed dark cherry and plum are combined with hints of freshly tilled earth, espresso bean, spicy black peppercorn, and just a bit of sage.
Concentrated flavors of blackberry, boysenberry, and sweet plum lead the way, quickly trailed by notes of sweet tobacco leaf, anise, mocha, dark chocolate, pomegranate black tea, and freshly ground black peppercorn.
Very smooth, exhibiting both power and grace on the finish. The reduced dark fruit flavors slowly give way to pomegranate as the finish fades.
A slow roasted pork shoulder with mustard and sage.
What the Winery Says
This wine is rich and intense with aromas and flavors of black cherry, blackberry, anise and mocha. Aging for 20 months in a combination of French and American oak produces a spicy bouquet of clove, cinnamon, pepper and nutmeg. On the palate, it is balanced with bright acidity, firm tannins and long lasting finish. Pair with your favorite meat dish or just enjoy on its own.
- Winemaker
- Todd Maus
- Accolades
- Double Gold Medal - San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition
- Appellation
- Sonoma Valley, Sonoma County, California
- Fruit Variety
- 51% Cabernet Sauvignon, 32% Syrah, 13% Petite Sirah, 4% Zinfandel
- Aging
- 20 months
- Cooperage
- 20 months in French and American oak
- 14.6%
About the Winery
In 2004, we purchased 16 acres of Old Vine Zinfandel and Maus Vineyards was established. Our property was part of the historic Beltane Ranch located in the Mayacamas region of the Sonoma County Viticulture area. The area is known for its rocky slopes of volcanic basalt, shale and sandstone bedrocks. The vines love the cool maritime influence accompanied by evening fog and many warm sunny days. Our property is at a high elevation which allows the fog to burn off sooner. This creates great morning sun exposure that carries through to the afternoon. As a result, the property is suited for many different varietals.
The Deering property totals 106 acres and we are very sensitive to the environment, practicing sustainable organic farming. The Deering name has a long history of agriculture in America, producing some of the first farming "machines" in the 1880's. Blair (Deering) Maus's family created the Deering Harvester Company which eventually became International Harvester.
Winemaker Todd Maus
Todd's family has also been involved in farming for hundreds of years. Today he continues the dedication to improving agricultural practices and the love of farming started by his ancestors' centuries ago. His biggest passion and fascination has been with beverages, to the point of brewing beer in his family's garage. When he moved to the Bay Area, his passion for wine began. While working in San Francisco during the day, he took night courses on winemaking and grape growing in Napa at night.
Todd nurtures the vineyard with an eye to quality, not quantity.


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Asus **Factory Refurbished** Asus TF700T-B1-GR Transformer 10.1" Tablet - NVIDIA Tegra 3 1.6GHz 32GB Android 4.0
ASUS Transformer Pad TF700T - Tablet - Android 4.0 - 32 GB - 10.1" S-IPS+ ( 1920 x 1200 ) - rear camera + front camera - microSD slot - Wi-Fi, Bluetooth - amethyst gray Users can experience mobility and boundless productivity with the ground-breaking Transformer Pad TF700T. The first Full HD Android tablet and the first with the fast NVIDIA Tegra 3 T33 processor (1.6 GHz), the tablet delivers first-rate performance and rich, bright visuals. Productivity is not sacrificed for portability with the optional docking station with QWERTY keyboard that extends battery life up to 14 hours and the tablet's multiple preloaded productivity applications. Scratch-resistant Corning Gorilla Glass 2 offers enhanced durability.
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WASHINGTON (AP) -- The U.S. is signaling increased willingness to impose sanctions on Venezuela if the socialist administration of Nicolas Maduro doesn't reconcile with opponents who have been protesting for nearly three months.
The State Department's top official to Latin America said Thursday that sanctions could become an important tool to pressure Maduro if he fails to engage critics in dialogue and protect rights. Assistant Secretary of State Roberta S. Jacobson told reporters that the U.S. would work with its partners in the region to impose any such measure.
Earlier this month, Secretary of State John Kerry said the U.S. was considering all options to address human rights concerns in Venezuela, including sanctions being pushed by U.S. lawmakers for weeks. He didn't provide details about what would trigger such a response.


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Yesterday I finished the dress-to-skirt transformation I mentioned last week. As a reminder, here's the frumpy dress before:
And here's the after:
To accomplish the transformation, I took apart the waist seam and one of the side seams. I put in an invisible zipper on the side so I could get it on and off. Pleating the skirt a bit more allowed me to make it small enough to fit my actual waist, and I added a waistband made from the original waist ties. It was actually a pretty easy refashion project, and I know I'll definitely get a lot more wear out of this piece as a skirt than a dress. I'm just glad I saw the potential in it before I tossed it out!
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A man was found dead in the area of Arenal Road and La Vega Drive on Friday morning.
The Bernalillo County Sheriff's Office is investigating the discovery. Deputies were dispatched to the area just after 8 a.m.
The cause of death is unknown.
"We are trying to determine whether or not the cause of death might be self inflicted. At this point, we do approach all scenes as if it was a homicide, so that we can preserve all the evidence," Sgt. Sam White said.
Deputies will remain at the scene throughout Friday. No roads are closed in the area.
Action 7 News is at the scene and will update this story as soon as more information is available.


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TUSCALOOSA, Ala. -- Alabama basketball hosted state rival Auburn Tuesday, pulling away in the second half to win 61-43. It was a rebound for the Tide from Saturday's triple-overtime loos to LSU and revenge for an earlier loss in Auburn. The win kept Alabama in second in the SEC with SEC frontrunner Florida next up this Saturday.
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Julie Hendry
Public Relations Specialist, Direct Energy
Julie Hendry helped save Christmas—how many PR pros can say that? When the city of Harrrisburg, PA, couldn't afford its Christmas parade, Hendry led the Direct Energy PR team to help save a holiday tradition through community building, getting the business brand out into the streets, online and in the press. She also helped make arrangements for Direct Energy to serve as Grand Marshal to the parade with a generous donation that saved the day.
Taking on a full-time college course load to complete her master's degree in Journalism while living the 24/7, always on call life of a PR specialist has molded Julie into an efficient PR officer.
Her work has generated buzz about the Direct Energy Volunteer Citizen of the Year Award program. Under her leadership, the program earned a Silver Stevie award from the American Business Awards for PR Campaign/Program of the Year - Community Relations. The work has also earned internal recognition, as Direct Energy recognized her efforts with a Positively Charged award.
On top of these accomplishments, Hendry also makes time to mentor other public relations staff members on processes and protocols within the company.
App she can't live without: "The Weather Channel app because the weather here in Pittsburgh, Pa., is very unpredictable. It can sometimes be 70 degrees one day and then snowing the next, so I use this app to plan out my outfits in the morning. Getting caught in the rain or snow without the proper attire is a nightmare."
Inspirations in her PR career: "My husband inspires me the most because he always makes me want to be better, both in my career and personally. Not only is he my biggest supporter, but he has an incredible business sense. I'm also inspired by Deirdre Breakenridge, PR/communications professional. She is a significant figure in our industry and I enjoy reading her books and blog for interesting articles and helpful tips."
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A way to learn and grow professionally: MaryAnn Marrocolo
Editor's Note: This month's Member Profile features MaryAnn Marrocolo, Director, Recovery and Mitigation, New York City Office of Emergency Management, and member of APWA's Emergency Management Technical Committee.
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Tell us about your background: This is my first job out of college. I've been with OEM for five years. I started as an Emergency Planner and then a Project Manager. Since April 2002, I have been a Director.
Education: I have a Bachelor of Arts in political science with a concentration in public policy and economics from American University. Currently, I am attending New York University where I am working towards a Masters in Public Administration with a concentration in management. I will be done with my MPA in the spring of 2005.
Favorite Book: It's called The Power Broker: Robert Moses and the Fall of New York, by Robert A. Caro. This book is about the rise and fall of Robert Moses and how he shaped the city for better and worse. He was responsible for much of the city's public works planning, such as the Triboro Bridge and all the expressways and for laying out much of the park space—he invented the parkway. Much of the way New York City was and is can be directly attributed to Moses.
Hobbies/Interests: I enjoy all types of sports, especially baseball, and especially the New York Yankees—but of course, I am from New York. I run, hike, and rock climb. I'm really interested in New York City history, and I sit on the Organizing Committee for the New York Historical Society, which plans events and activities for the Society.
Role Model: I would say if I had to pick, it would be a tie between former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani and Teddy Roosevelt.
Career Accomplishments: Well, I think one of my biggest career accomplishments would be my involvement in New York City's recovery from the World Trade Center attacks, in particular the debris removal and disposal operations at the WTC and the Fresh Kills Landfill. I feel as though OEM has given me numerous opportunities to be proud of what I do and really impact the lives of New Yorkers for the better. For example, I represent the city on the National Fire Protection Association's Technical Committee on Disaster/Emergency Management and Business Continuity Programs - NFPA 1600. This committee sets national standards on emergency management, such as what constitutes an emergency management program and what it means to be prepared for disasters.
Awards Received: One of the projects that I'm involved in is being nominated for an Innovation in Government Award from Harvard University. I worked on a disaster logistics plan for the city, and part of that plan involved the development of a piece of software called CALMS to manage the city's resources in a disaster. It's a really great program.
We're actually taking CALMS regional this year. The jurisdictions surrounding New York City have agreed to provide resource information, which will help to coordinate resources across jurisdictions in a disaster. For example, say that Nassau County wants to borrow a piece of equipment from Westchester County. They can use this system to identify what they want to borrow, and then they can work with the county through mutual aid to exchange that resource. This is the first time in the city's history where we've had one system that can bring together all of the various resource information that we need in a disaster, and it's the first time in the whole state where there has been a regional, resource-sharing system.
Tell us more about the Office of Emergency Management: OEM was established in 1996 by Mayor Rudy Giuliani, and in November of 2001 there was a ballot referendum and voters decided to make OEM an independent city agency. Our job is to coordinate incidents involving multiple agencies, and also to develop the citywide emergency plans, such as a coastal storm plan and a power disruption plan. When there's a large emergency we activate our Emergency Operations Center, and we coordinate the agencies' responses to help resolve the incident.
What are some of the projects and activities of APWA's Emergency Management Committee? It's a really great group of people. We've been monitoring the development of the Department of Homeland Security, and trying to make sure that public works is included in whatever is being created. Often fire, police, and EMS are included in programs and policies, but not public works. Public works is such an essential piece of the emergency response picture. Many times fire and police respond and leave after the emergency is resolved, but the incident may not be over—that is where public works comes in, such as in removing debris and reconstructing damaged facilities. If it had not been for public works agencies, the city wouldn't have been able to fully recover from September 11.
The committee does advocacy work on behalf of APWA, and has also done a couple of publications. Last year we published an Emergency Management Field Manual for Public Works, and I was involved in that effort. We had a publications task force, and six or seven people wrote different sections. This year we're working on revising another publication called Recovering from Disasters, which will be a companion document to the one that we did last year.
The committee has also made several visits to Washington, D.C. Brian Usher [Public Works Director, Zion, IL] testified before the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee about mitigation. We work with DHS on initiatives such as mutual aid and resource typing. Chris Yarnell [Public Works Director, Cole County, MO] is working on a model mutual aid agreement for public works agencies, and Larry Nadeau [Project Manager, Port St. Lucie, FL] is involved in the resource typing initiative to make requesting equipment through mutual aid easier.
You're also involved with the National Response Plan and the National Incident Management System. What have been some of your responsibilities with those initiatives? The Department of Homeland Security formed a State and Local Working Group to review documents being developed related to the NIMS and NRP. DHS asked the City of New York to participate. There are a number of advocacy organizations around the table, but New York City is invited as a separate stakeholder. We meet about every other month.
We looked at the National Incident Management System, which was released in March of this year, and now we're working on the National Response Plan. We met in April to review a draft of the National Response Plan.
At these meetings, we review documents page by page. DHS presents concepts they are using to form these documents and we provide feedback. It is rewarding to participate because the writing team at DHS is listening to our comments and making changes based on them. I would say about ninety-five percent of what we recommend gets included. I think DHS is trying to make a document that will be useable for everyone, and they're using our committee to help, much like a sounding board.
I understand you took a ride in a Blackhawk helicopter last year. What was that all about? Well, actually, the NRP.NIMS Working Group has been meeting since August of last year, and our first meeting was the week that the blackout hit the northeastern United States. I was at the meeting in Washington, D.C. when the city went dark, and I had to come back. But there was no way to get back, because there weren't any planes flying in the city, Amtrak wasn't running, and traffic would have made it impossible to drive back.
So DHS provided a Blackhawk helicopter, and some U.S. Customs pilots flew me back with my boss who was at the first meeting. We landed at the Wall Street Heliport which is on the east side of Manhattan. Then we took another helicopter across the river to Brooklyn. And we landed right underneath the Brooklyn Bridge on this promenade. It was pretty cool.
A lot of people still give me a hard time about it, so when I go somewhere I tell them, "Yeah, don't worry, and if something happens I'll come back in a helicopter." It was definitely a career highlight.
Why do you like being a member of APWA? Actually, I had never heard of the organization until I met Larry Nadeau, who I mentioned earlier. He was the chair of the Emergency Management Committee before Brian Usher, who's the chair now. I sat next to Larry at a meeting with FEMA, where he was representing APWA. I was really interested in what he was doing because much of what I do in recovery and mitigation involves the city's public works agencies.
But as Larry and I were chatting I said, "You know, that's really interesting. If you ever need anyone to help you, just give me a call." And about four or five months later he called and said, "We need someone to come and sit on this committee." So I got involved that way, and I've been learning so much about public works. For someone who doesn't do that—I don't fix streets, and I don't do parks and rec stuff, but I do a lot of work with those agencies—it has really helped me understand what the real scope of public works is, and what they can bring to the table in an emergency response.
And when I went to Congress last year, I made a point not to go to any of the emergency sessions. One session I attended was about urban forestry and the benefits for municipalities of planting trees. The person in charge of forestry from Los Angeles gave a great presentation on the history of trees and how they are placed in cities. I looked at it as a way to learn and grow professionally.


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