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Caribbean Winter Deals: A Free Night and Resort Credit with Starwood Hotels
November 9, 2011
By: Mary Winston Nicklin
The epic snowfall in October gave us a taste of what's in store this winter, and you can bet your bottom dollar that we'll be trading in our snow boots for a pair of flipflops when the arctic cold gets to be too much to handle. Lucky for us, Starwood Caribbean Hotels & Resorts are making it easy-- with a swell "Retreat to the Heat" offer that hands out a free night, a resort credit (ranging from $75 to $250), and a room upgrade (based on availability). Take a peek at some of the participating hotels below and start dreaming about your winter getaway. (Psst. What a great Christmas gift!) The offer is available for booking now through December 15, 2011 for travel through January 31, 2012, and blackout dates do apply.
* Aruba: The Westin Resort & Casino, Aruba
* Grand Cayman:The Westin Casuarina Resort & Spa, Grand Cayman
* Puerto Rico: The St. Regis Bahia Beach Resort, W Retreat & Spa - Vieques Island
* St. Maarten: The Westin Dawn Beach Resort & Spa, St. Maarten
* U.S. Virgin Islands: The Westin St. John Resort & Villas
Flee the Snow for Anguilla: Get a Free Night at Cap Juluca
October 31, 2011
By: Mary Winston Nicklin
It appears that winter has come early this year- blanketing the East Coast in snow (now turned to a chocolate mess on the Interstates). And you might not be ready for it. (We're most definitely not.) You're in luck. Now is a great time to take advantage of some deals in the Caribbean. Typically, fall is the slow season, and luxury resorts entice visitors with all kinds of special offers. Case in point: Cap Juluca on the serene isle of Anguilla, an absolute paradise and an exclusive one at that, is giving away a free night with the "More Maundays" offer. The newly-renovated resort is located on the powdery white beach on Maundays Bay, and its bedrooms are the pinnacle of luxury with new Stearns and Foster beds and Frette linens, 40" Sony Bravia HDTVs and DVD players, Bose Wave stereos with iPod docking stations, free wireless internet as well as enhanced patio furniture, new towels and new robes. Enjoy FIVE Nights for the Price of FOUR until December 22, 2011.
Way Down to Kokomo: Southampton, Bermuda
October 31, 2011
By: Oksana Balytsky
The Beach Boys sang it best, and we've decided to embrace their lyrics and feature every place they sang about in their hit, Kokomo. Kokomo, however doesn't actually exist off the Florida Keys, but Aruba, Jamaica (oo I wanna take you) are all quite real, so be sure to keep up with our blog series and check out the incredible places the Beach Boys deem worthy of your stay!
Bermuda is our next featured spot, but if you missed our takes on Aruba and Jamaica, be sure to check them out. The Pompano Beach Club in Southampton, Bermuda is the perfect venue for a family vacation, a romantic getaway, or an exciting trip with friends. This resort is family owned and offers the best of both worlds, allowing you to experience the intimacy of a boutique hotel and the facilities of a world class beach resort. This hotel's wonderful shallow sandbar is the only one of its kind in Bermuda, and it attracts swimmers and water sports enthusiasts of all skills and ages. Be sure to explore the Pompano Beach Club's extensive recreational facilities, and take advantage of everything this relaxed resort has to offer.
Friday Photos: Barefoot Elegance at Old Bahama Bay Resort and Yacht Harbour
October 28, 2011
By: Five Star Alliance
Just 55 miles due east from Palm Beach, Florida, you'll find an all-suite beachfront resort that has an out-island remote feel, but with the convenience of an international airport within easy reach. The Old Bahama Bay Resort is all about barefoot elegance. Its 67 junior suites and 6 two-bedroom suites have balconies or terraces, free Internet, and elegant marble bathrooms with whirlpool soaking tubs. You'll find the finest fishing, snorkeling and boating activities right at your doorstep. Not to mention the 72-slip port of entry marina and brand new Dive Center. Like what you see? Consider booking a late fall or early winter getaway, and you'll get $400 instant savings with a limited time promotional offer. Book by November 21, 2011 for travel through March 4, 2012, and you'll get $400 instant savings on stays of six nights or longer, or a $250 instant savings on stays of three, four or five nights. (Black-out days: December 29 - 31, 2011 and February 16-20, 2012.)
Take Your Turkey to Trunk Bay: Thanksgiving at Westin St. John Resort
October 19, 2011
By: Mary Winston Nicklin
Already getting stressed out about Thanksgiving? Why not ditch the in-laws (or take them with you!) on a relaxing tropical getaway to the palm-lined shores of St. John. With a year-round temperature of 85 degrees and a wealth of recreational activities, the smallest of the US Virgin Islands makes for a tempting getaway. Plus, the Westin St. John Resort & Villas is making some Turkey Coolers for a Thanksgiving feast on St. John's Trunk Bay, one of the prettiest beaches in the world. The resort's "Take Your Turkey to Trunk Bay" packages offer a 20 percent discount on room rates and a decadent menu to enjoy in paradise. Minimum two-night stay required, available through November 30, 2011, with room rates starting at $389, based on double occupancy. Here are the Thanksgiving feasting options, which must be ordered by November 10, 2011.
Dream Package: Starting at $75 for two, the "Dream Package" features a Turkey lunch equipped with a feast that even the pickiest taste buds can get excited about. (Think roast turkey and stuffing sandwiches and mini pumpkin pies!)
Extreme Package: Beginning at $125 for two, the "Extreme Package" offers the same extensive menu that is available in the "Dream Package," but also includes two plush, brightly colored Westin St. John beach towels, two durable water bottles and an exploratory St. John guidebook.
Supreme Package: The "Supreme Package" starts at $525 for two and boasts the offerings of the "Extreme Package" with a side of luxury including personalized transportation to Trunk Bay, umbrella and chairs for dining on the sandy shores of Trunk Bay and a beach butler to set everything up prior to guests' arrival.
A Free Night at Casa de Campo in the Dominican Republic
October 18, 2011
By: Mary Winston Nicklin
Craving a little sunshine in the DR this fall? Casa de Campo-- one of the most searched for resorts on Five Star Alliance-- has a tempting special that may prompt you to book that flight stat. When you reserve a five-night stay in one of the new Elite Patio or Elite Balcony rooms by October 31, you'll get your fifth night for free. (Valid for stays through December 20, 2011, and for new bookings only, not combined with any other offers.) You'll bliss out on the 7,000 acres of rolling hills, flowering gardens, and championship golf courses overlooking the Caribbean Sea. A veritable tropical playground, Casa de Campo has it all-- from tennis to polo.
Read a recent review of the resort in Luxury Travel Advisor.
Way Down to Kokomo: Ocho Rios, Jamaica
October 14, 2011
By: Oksana Balytsky
The Beach Boys sang it best, and we've decided to embrace their lyrics and feature every place they sang about in their hit, Kokomo. Kokomo, however doesn't actually exist off the Florida Keys, but Aruba, Jamaica (oo I wanna take you) are all quite real, so be sure to keep up with our blog series and check out the incredible places the Beach Boys deem worthy of your stay!
We're swaying right along, onto our second featured destination, Jamaica. This island is not only home of Reggae, but it is also a great spot for travelers searching for a change of pace. Consider the Sandals Royal Plantation for an incredible escape. The northern Jamaican coast is an incredibly beautiful place, where the hills of the St. Ann Mountains roll down to the sparkling white-sand beaches of the Ocho Rios Riviera. Sandals Royal Plantation provides the opportunity for seclusion and privacy while also offering opportunities to get out and explore. Take advantage of the beautiful beach located a few steps away from the hotel and enjoy not lifting a finger while a butler attends to your needs. Looking for a little more action? Take advantage of the canoeing, kayaking, sailing, scuba diving, and windsurfing opportunities made available. Sandals Royal Plantation offers 77 luxurious suites, all with beautiful ocean views, and with a policy of only accepting children 18 years of age or older, this resort will serve as the perfect relaxing escape to paradise.
In case you missed our first feature, Aruba, we encourage you to check it out here.
Way Down to Kokomo: Palm Beach, Aruba
October 10, 2011
By: Oksana Balytsky
The Beach Boys sang it best, and we've decided to embrace their lyrics and feature every place they sang about in their hit, "Kokomo." Kokomo, however doesn't actually exist off the Florida Keys, but Aruba, Jamaica (oo I wanna take you) are all quite real, so be sure to keep up with our blog series and check out the incredible places the Beach Boys deem worthy of your stay!
The first featured locale mentioned in the song is Aruba, and we're going to take it a step further and recommend Palm Beach as a top destination. Consider checking into the Westin Resort and Casino Aruba where you'll be steps away from the magnificent ocean and soft sand beaches. Enjoy sailing, scuba diving, and deep sea fishing while staying in one of 481 spectacular rooms, of which over 200 rooms offer an ocean view. Outdoor adventures not your cup of tea? Then rejuvenate at the recently renovated spa or try your luck at the casino. "Wouldn't It Be Nice" if you were enjoying the gorgeous weather and relaxing on the beach right now? Well, there's no need to daydream about a vacation when the Westin Resort and Casino Aruba could be your reality, so book your reservation today!
Caribbean Escapes: The BodyHoliday in St. Lucia Reopens after Renovation
October 10, 2011
By: Mary Winston Nicklin
News from the postcard-perfect Caribbean island of Saint Lucia. The BodyHoliday-- the all-inclusive resort famous for its promise "Give us your body for a week and we'll give you back your mind"-- has opened its doors after a $20 million makeover. The renovation added a brand new infinity pool; doubled the size of the Watersports Center; and upgraded the resort's public spaces and dining venues. Not to mention the all-new, open-plan Penthouse Suite-- complete with a marble hammam and a soaking tub for two with sea views. What's more- the resort is introducing two new beauty partnerships to guests: THALGO, a high-end marine-based skincare and beauty line available at the wellness center, and REN, a bioactive skincare line available in-room.
Check Out This Exclusive, All-Inclusive Resort in Punta Cana
September 30, 2011
By: Oksana Balytsky
Some resorts claim to be all-inclusive but only include a few meals and your typical amenities like pool access and free shampoo. Looking for a vacation that actually has it all? Consider staying at the Zoetry Agua Punta Cana in the Dominican Republic!
The Zoetry Agua is an all-suite, all-inclusive resort that offers everything you can imagine, and the price of your stay includes it all, so you don't have to think or worry about charges or gratuities for the entirety of your stay. At Zoetry Agua, you automatically receive the Endless Privileges experience, and this package offers you limitless access to almost everything Zoetry Agua has to offer. Some of the special perks included in the Endless Privileges experience are a welcome bottle of rum, daily breakfast, lunch, and dinner dining options, complimentary horse-back riding, unlimited cocktails and specialty beverages, a 20 minute spa treatment per stay, and so much more! The Zoetry Agua Punta Cana truly embraces the philosophy of offering a stress-free and relaxing environment, taking care of everything so you can have the time to fully unwind and enjoy yourself. This hotel's definition of wellness goes beyond the usual and encompasses a full range of activities to stimulate your body and mind. Whether you're planning your honeymoon, a romantic trip with your significant other, or even a thrilling getaway with a group of friends, the Zoetry Agua is the perfect place for all of the above. So start practicing your bachata dancing and get ready for the time of your life at the Zoetry Agua Punta Cana.


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DAN Broadcast | VSN Broadcast | MBB Tourney Info | WBB Tourney Info
Gene Halbert, the voice of the men's basketball team, and Ken Clemens, the voice of the Lady Panthers, will be on LIVE from the Sneden Center Auditorium with interviews with coach Youngs and coach Paddock as well as numerous players from each team.
The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) announced today that the Victory Sports Network (VSN) will be the exclusive home for the 32-team bracket announcement on all four 2011 Basketball National Championships. VSN, led by founder Jason Dannelly, will produce a live, free video-streaming broadcast on two separate days, March 2 and March 9.
VSN will be the exclusive source for bracket announcements for the Buffalo Funds-NAIA Division I Men's Basketball National Championship, the Division I Women's Basketball National Championship, the Division II Men's Basketball National Championship and the State Farm-NAIA Division II Women's Basketball National Championship. The Division II Basketball brackets will be announced on March 2, while the Division I Basketball brackets will be announced on March 9.
The Division II bracket show will be on March 2 with the women's show running from 7-7:30 p.m. EST and the men to follow from 7-7:30 p.m. Both broadcasts will be available, live and on-demand, at www.livestream.com/victorysports.
"Victory Sports Networks provides tremendous media coverage for the NAIA and is truly a supporter of NAIA athletics," said Jim Carr, NAIA President and CEO. "We are thankful to Jason and his production team for covering this bracket announcement for the second straight season. I hope that NAIA fans and the public will have the opportunity to watch one of the best brands of college basketball and attend one of the four National Championships."
"These two live broadcasts will showcase the 128 men's and women's teams that will compete in this year's events," said Jason Dannelly, a veteran NAIA sports commentator and founder of VSN. "We are extremely excited to partner with the NAIA to bring this event to the fans, alumni, coaches and players."
Jason Dannelly and his production team organized the 2010 bracket announcement of all four Basketball National Championships and the 2010 NAIA Football Championship Series pairings.

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Steve Clines, MCSE, MCT, has worked as an IT architect and engineer at EDS for over 18 years. He has worked on deployments of more than 100,000 seats for both Active Directory and Microsoft Exchange Server. Steve is the author of MCSE Designing a Windows 2000 Directory Services Infrastructure For Dummies, which is a study guide for the 70-219 MCP exam. He also maintains the Confessions of an IT Geek blog at http://itgeek.steveco.net.
Marcia Loughry, MCSE and MCP+I, is a Senior Infrastructure Specialist with a large IT firm in Dallas, Texas. She is president of the Plano, Texas BackOffice User Group (PBUG) and a member of Women in Technology International. Marcia received her MCSE in NT 3.51 in 1997 and completed requirements for the NT 4.0 track in 1998.
Marcia has extensive experience working with Windows NT 3.51 and 4.0 in enterprises of all sizes. She is assigned to some of her firm's largest customers in designing NT solutions and integrating UNIX and NetWare environments with NT.


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Malibu – Super Slow Motion
I was recently commissioned to shoot a project for Malibu at 1,500fps. The concept was very simple: they wanted to show 4 malibu inspired cocktails being assembled in glorious super slow motion.
We shoot took place at Waterloo Studios in London and it was a lot of fun. I'd done my homework and knew we'd need a LOT of light so we had over 30Kw of HMI lighting with flicker free ballasts. Needless to say the studio got quite warm! We were shooting on the Redlake Y5, belonging to Quench Studios, which is capable of shooting gull 1080p HD at 1,500fps and up to 60,000 fps at reduced resolutions.
We had a specialist food technologist on hand to prepare the drinks and with all of the camera and lighting working perfectly, what could go wrong? Well as it turned out the star of the show ended up being a bit of a diva! Despite having built a custom rig to deliver the perfect shot of malibu and mixer at the right velocity, it proved extremely tricky to bring all of the elements together at exactly the right millisecond to capture perfectly at such slow speeds. And then when it came to dropping slices of fruit into the glasses, our gaffer turned fruit wrangler discovered just how hard it is to get right!
Eventually everything came together to make the shots work but it was a long day. I think the should add alcohol to the list of children and animals, as things you should never work with! 😉
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Rear Admiral Michelle Howard is a 1978 graduate of Gateway High School in Aurora, Colorado. She graduated from the United States Naval Academy in 1982 and from the Army's Command and General Staff College in 1998, with a Masters in Military Arts and Sciences.
Rear Adm. Howard's initial sea tours were aboard USS Hunley (AS 31) and USS Lexington (AVT 16). While serving on board Lexington, she received the Secretary of the Navy/Navy League Captain Winifred Collins award in May 1987. This award is given to one woman officer a year for outstanding leadership. She reported to USS Mount Hood (AE 29) as Chief Engineer in 1990 and served in Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm. She assumed duties as First Lieutenant on board the USS Flint (AE 32) in July 1992. In January 1996, she became the Executive Officer of USS Tortuga (LSD 46) and deployed to the Adriatic in support of Operation Joint Endeavor, a peacekeeping effort in the Former Republic of Yugoslavia. Sixty days after returning from the Mediterranean deployment, Tortuga departed on a West African Training Cruise, where the ship's Sailors, with embarked Marines and US Coast Guard detachment, operated with the naval services of seven African nations.
She took command of USS Rushmore (LSD 47) on March 12, 1999, becoming the first African American woman to command a ship in the U.S. Navy. Rear Adm. (Sel) Howard was the Commander of Amphibious Squadron 7 from May 2004 to September 2005. Deploying with Expeditionary Strike Group (ESG) 5, operations included tsunami relief efforts in Indonesia and maritime security operations in the North Arabian Gulf.
Her shore assignments include: Course Coordinator/Instructor for the Steam Engineering Officer of the Watch (EOOW) course; Action Officer and Navy's liaison to the Defense Advisory Committee on Women in the Military Services (DACOWITS) in the Bureau of Personnel; Action Officer J-3, Global Operations, Readiness on the Joint Staff from 2001-2003; Executive Assistant to the Joint Staff Director of Operations from February 2003 to February 2004; and Deputy Director N3 on the OPNAV Staff from December 2005 to July 2006.
She was the Deputy Director, Expeditionary Warfare Division, OPNAV staff from July 2006 to December 2006, and currently serves as the Senior Military Assistant to the Secretary of the Navy.


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By Michael Howell
In back to back meetings last week, the Ravalli County Board of Commissioners gave approval to grant some of the county's Open Lands Bond Program (OLPB) to help fund the establishment of conservation easements on two family ranches that have each been in operation for more than a century, the Holloron Ranch located in the heart of the Bitterroot northeast of Corvallis and the Lazy J Cross Ranch located along the East Fork of the Bitterroot River near Sula at the south end of the valley. The voters passed a $10 million Open Lands Bond Program by initiative in 2006 to help fund such efforts.
A conservation easement is being placed on two parcels of land totaling 168 acres by Jerry Holloron and Mike and Amanda McArthur. The land was homesteaded in 1908 and Libbie Holloron raised 10 children there, five daughters and five sons, through two world wars and the Great Depression. Now Holloron and the McArthurs want to see the ground protected from subdivision and development forevermore by placing a conservation easement on the property with the help of the Bitterroot Land Trust.
The property appraised at $445,000 and the production cost of placing the easement was estimated at $44,675, bringing the total value of the easement to $489,675. They were asking for a $151,000 grant from the Open Lands Board Program and are aiming to provide the matching $338,675 by landowner contribution and some funding from the federal Farm and Ranch Protection Program.
"Our goal is to see that the land remains intact, not only as a tribute to the earlier generations of our family, but so that the public can continue to share in its value as open space," stated Jerry Holloron and the McArthurs.
Gavin Ricklefs, Executive Director of the Bitterroot Land Trust, told the commissioners about the public values being protected. They include not only preserving open space, but preserving some valuable agricultural soils as well. It also ensures the land will remain in agricultural production. The acreage is also located near other easements in the area, referred to by Ricklefs as "the Corvallis agricultural corridor." It benefits wildlife not only by providing pasture but by providing habitat, down Holloron Gulch, that includes springs and associated wetlands including areas of cattails.
Ricklefs also noted that the proposal was a little short on its potential to be subdivided due to slope and hydric soils. This issue may have contributed to the lone dissenting vote on the OLBP recommendation for approval.
Several people spoke in favor of the proposal. Alan Maki pulled a frozen steak from his lunchbox and told the commissioners that by his calculations, the ground could feed enough cattle that the frozen steaks from that number of cattle, if used as bricks, could equal the number needed to construct the county's administration building. He emphasized the economic value of the land if used for agriculture and its contribution to the valley's economy.
So did former county commissioner and President of the Bitterroot Land Trust, Steve Powell. Powell spoke about the importance of saving agricultural land from development, not only for economic reasons, but also to maintain a heritage and culture that is tied to the land. He recalled how, years ago while working as a consultant on a subdivision in the area, they decided that they would call it Holloron Subdivision, since it was near Holloron Gulch.
"It wasn't two days before I heard from the Hollorons," said Powell, "and I realized it was not going to be named Holloron Subdivision."
Several others spoke in favor of the proposal, most emphasizing the need to preserve agriculture and the historical and cultural traditions associated with it.
Although there was one dissenting vote on the Open Lands Bond Program Board in making the recommendation for approval, the Commissioners were unanimous in approving the request for funds.
Next on the agenda was consideration of the request from Sterling Wetzsteon, flanked by his three daughters, Keri Churchich, Julie George and Jill Applebury, to grant about $350,000 from the OLBP to help secure about 1,080 acres of open space near Sula. That open space includes 300 acres of dryland pasture and 335 irrigated acres. The remaining 445 acres is upland range. It's called the Lazy J Cross Ranch.
Gavin Ricklefs, of the Bitterroot Land Trust, told the commissioners all about it.
The Wetzsteon family settled here in 1889. The ranch lies about two miles east of the Sula Store in Ross's Hole. It is the site of a famous painting by Charlie Russell of the meeting between Lewis and Clark and the Salish Indians. It is a viable agricultural operation and a cultural historical gem. It also encompasses a mile of the East Fork of the Bitterroot River. Besides all those trout in the river, the ranch harbors mule deer and bighorn sheep in abundance, not to mention all the other wildlife from mountain lions to osprey. The ranch is open to public hunting and fishing, it participates in the state's Block Management Program. Sterling Wetzsteon and his daughters want it to stay that way in perpetuity.
The Wetzsteons wrote a note to the commissioners, saying, "As a tribute to the past generations of our family, our goal is to ensure that the land remains intact and continues as a working ranch. We look forward to offering the public, the residents of the Sula Basin, and the wildlife in the area, the opportunity to enjoy its true value as open space."
The ranch was appraised at a value of $1,273,500. The production cost of putting the easement in place comes to $44,675, bringing the total worth of the conservation easement to $1,318,175. The Wetzsteons are asking for $350,000 from the OLBP. The remaining $968,175 would come from landowner donation and other grants, including grants from the Natural Resource and Conservation Service, Montana Department of Fish, Wildlife and Parks, some non-profit organizations, and other private donors.
Several people spoke in favor of the proposal. Members of the Bitterroot Land Trust gave the proposal a high rating for preservation of agriculture, wildlife, water quality values and the scenic views. Dan Huls, a member of Right to Farm and Ranch committee and ???, the President of the Ravalli County Fish and Wildlife Association, both praised the proposal as did retired Extension Agent Rob Johnson.
Bob Popham, who also placed a conservation easement on his ranch near Corvallis using some OLBP funds, said, "Our valley is one big community and we need to save our ag land."
Alan Maki, without pulling a frozen steak from his lunch box, made the same point about the value of agriculture production.
His brother, Andy Maki, also agreed, stating, "I think we are better off keeping the ranches running." He said the market place does not capture the true values of fishing, hunting and recreation.
The OLBP board recommended unanimously that the Commissioners approve the grant, citing high scores on their rating criteria.
The Commissioners unanimously approved the proposal on the condition that it would happen when the funds became available. Or, if the bond cannot be issued in time, then when interim financing, either through a loan or by use of reserve funds, is put in place.
A meeting has been scheduled for Wednesday, April 10 from 2 to 3 p.m. to meet with CFO Klarysse Murphy about the sale of Open Lands Bonds.
Asked if he wished to comment, Wetzsteon said, "I'm glad we're getting it done as soon as we can. I probably won't live to see it, but that's okay."


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01/10/2014 - Cincinnati State To Host Adult Learner Workshop Saturday, Feb. 8
January 10, 2014
Robert WhiteMedia Relations/Communications Coordinator|
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Cincinnati State To Host Adult Learner Workshop Saturday, Feb. 8
Cincinnati State will host an Adult Learner Workshop on Saturday, Feb. 8 at its Clifton campus.
The event, which will run from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m., is designed for adults who would like to convert an interest into a career by launching their college education at Cincinnati State. The workshop will also serve those who are already in the workforce and have a desire to improve their prospects for advancement or pursue a new career path.
The program will include an overview of Cincinnati State's 52 certificate and 62 degree programs. The agenda will also include discussions of ways to avoid excessive college debt, the Cincinnati State admission process, financial aid, support services (including child care, veteran's services, counseling, career advising and tutoring) and the offerings of the college's Workforce Development Center. Otis Williams, a Toastmasters International tournament champion who is now on the faculty of Cincinnati State's Business Division, will be the keynote speaker.
A free lunch will be provided to those who attend.
Advance registration is requested, but not required. For more information, or to register for the workshop, please visit www.cincinnatistate.edu/ALW. The contact for the event is Regina Poole in Cincinnati State's Office of Admission at (513) 569-1470 or firstname.lastname@example.com.
Cincinnati State offers more than 100 associate degree and certificate programs in business technologies, health and public safety, engineering technologies, humanities and sciences and information technologies. Cincinnati State has one of the most comprehensive co-op programs among two-year colleges in the U.S.


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Kitchen etiquette and birthdays get more attention from senior management than security - One in three fight for stricter security protocols
IT decision makers say they are more likely to hear about free food in the conference room, staff birthdays and even kitchen etiquette than security.
Date: 15th September 2015 | Published By: Origin Comms
Becrypt demonstrates full range of security solutions with partners at Defence and Security Show - Bittium, C2UK and Getac, demonstrate mobile device and data security solutions for govt and defence
Bittium, C2UK and Getac to demonstrate Becrypt's latest mobile device and data security solutions for government and defence sectors at DSEI 2015
Date: 15th September 2015 | Published By: PR Artistry
Secunia Report: Vulnerability Update for May-July 2015 out now - Research comments on yearly trends - Vulnerability Update lists the number of new vulnerabilities in the Top 20 over the 3 month period
Secunia Report out now: Vulnerability Update for May-July 2015 - includes comments from Research on Stagefright, Avant and yearly trends
Date: 9th September 2015 | Published By: PR Artistry
TALL Security Print develops new partnership in Scotland
TALL Security Print Limited has strengthened its presence in Scotland by establishing a working partnership with Midlothian-based GMP Print Solutions.
Date: 13th August 2015 | Published By: TALL Group
Downer uses Active Risk Manager for holistic rail risk management - Innovative risk management framework improves employee and rail safety & delivers audit efficiencies
Innovative risk management framework underpinned by ARM solution improves employee and rail safety and delivers audit efficiencies
Date: 5th August 2015 | Published By: PR Artistry
Integrating IT Risk Management with the business
Gone are the days when risk management was only practiced by a specialist department, now risk management touches every part of the business, especially IT.
Date: 4th August 2015 | Published By: PR Artistry
Advanced 365 offers top tips on how to reduce data security risk - Biometrics & tokenisation among key technologies to combat cybercrime for financial services sector
Financial services firms will need to adopt more widespread use of emerging technologies to neutralise the threat of damaging security attacks
Date: 3rd August 2015 | Published By: Advanced Computer Software
Secunia Quarterly Country Report: vulnerable PDF readers primary cause of risk exposure on UK PCs - Secunia's latest report for the UK shows tops applications that are security issue for PC users
Secunia's newly published quarterly UK country report states that PDF readers and Oracle Java top the applications causing the greatest risk exposure to UK PCs
Date: 29th July 2015 | Published By: PR Artistry
Supply chain, cyber security and geo-political issues pose greatest risks say Risk Managers - Social collaboration within processes enhances risk management, say 40% of conference delegates
Delegates attending the Sword Active Risk Global Conferences say the biggest risks facing their organizations are cyber security, geo-political and supply chain
Date: 28th July 2015 | Published By: PR Artistry
Sword Active Risk congratulates Downer on winning Australasian
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Downer, a client of Sword Active Risk, has been voted winner of the Safety Award at the Australasian Rail Industry Awards 2015
Date: 10th July 2015 | Published By: PR Artistry
LSEG lists Accumuli Security, part NCC Group, among UK's fastest growing companies - entrepreneurship and innovation in the tech sector viewed as vital to UK wealth and job creation
London Stock Exchange Group has listed IT security & risk management consultancy, Accumuli Security, among the fastest growing UK companies
Date: 8th July 2015 | Published By: Accumuli Security
Qatari Diar selects Active Risk Manager for Enterprise Risk Management - Active Risk Manager software delivers global integrated Risk, Incident and Audit Management
Sword Active Risk has been selected by Qatari Diar Real Estate Investment Company to supply an integrated enterprise risk management solution
Date: 8th July 2015 | Published By: PR Artistry
Sword Active Risk launches ARM Risk Express for business users - New intuitive ARM Risk Express is designed to help business leaders manage operational risk
Sword Active Risk releases the latest version of Active Risk Manager ARM Risk Express, for business owners who need a light-touch solution to manage risks
Date: 30th June 2015 | Published By: PR Artistry
CESG BYOD guidance enables councils to support home working and reduce costs - CenSus (Central Sussex) deploys Excitor G/On and Excitor DME for secure home and mobile working
Using Excitor's G/On 2FA bootable USB tokens, Sussex council staff can now work securely from home, using their own computers, without having to set up VPNs
Date: 9th June 2015 | Published By: Excitor
Becrypt shows innovative secure mobility solution - a low cost, portable and secure desktop solution - Infosecurity Europe, 2nd-4th June 2015, Olympia Conference Centre, London UK, Stand E85
Becrypt shows its tVolution Mini end point security solution at Infosecurity Europe, 2nd- 4th June 2015Olympia Conference Centre, London UK, Stand E85
Date: 28th May 2015 | Published By: PR Artistry
Accumuli Security secures worldwide license agreement for Juniper Networks DDoS Secure solution - UK IT security reseller to take on DDoS solution support and development
Two years after selling its Webscreen Systems, Accumuli Security, an NCC Group Company, has gained the worldwide licensing agreement for Juniper DDoS Security
Date: 22nd May 2015 | Published By: Accumuli Security
Financial Services firms must take data security more seriously warns Advanced 365 - 93% of firms have experienced a security breach within the last 12 months.
Financial services firms must take data security more seriously and adapt their strategies to mitigate the risk of emerging cyber-threats, says Advanced 365.
Date: 20th May 2015 | Published By: Advanced 365
NTT Com Security Wins 'Most Innovative Partner of the Year for Europe' at Check Point Conference - Company celebrates prestigious partner award at Check Point Experience (CPX) 2015
NTT Com Security has been awarded Most Innovative Partner of the Year for Europe Award at the Check Point Experience conference.
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Compared to the six shark bite incidents confirmed on Maui during the last six months of 2013, the first six months of this year have been relatively quiet with no bites so far, though experts aren't sure why.
"You can see from the tiger shark tracking website that large tiger sharks have been present in coastal Maui waters . . . spanning the period when bites were occurring relatively frequently (in late 2013) and also the more recent months when no bites have occurred," said University of Hawaii professor Carl Meyer, who was selected by the state Department of Land and Natural Resources to lead a two-year study of tiger sharks around Maui.
"We don't know yet why bites have stopped despite sharks still being present, but this - sharks present with no bites - is a more typical scenario for Hawaiian waters," he said in an email Wednesday.
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A University of Hawaii team, which came to Maui in January to tag tiger sharks, is shown about 3 miles outside of Kahului Harbor. The team will be making its third visit to Maui later this month. The head of the team, Carl Meyer, could offer no explanation as to why late last year there was a rash of shark-biting incidents but ther have been none so far this year.
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Meyer and a team of researchers are planning a third visit to Maui later this month. The team will be recovering, downloading and reinstalling some of the underwater listening stations that detect acoustic tags the researchers implanted into tiger sharks during their two previous trips to Maui, in January and October.
The underwater receivers were deployed in waters along the Kanaha-Kahului-Waiehu coast, the Kihei-Wailea-Makena coast and at Olowalu, Meyer said. They also will install an additional acoustic receiver along the Lahaina-Kaanapali coast.
The team has tagged a total of 20 tiger sharks in waters around Maui with the acoustic tags, and 13 of those also have been fitted with a dorsal fin satellite tracker, which allows the public to be able to track the sharks' movements online at pacioos.org/projects/sharks.
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The DLNR has issued a list of shark safety tips on its website, which include:
* Never go into the ocean alone.
* Stay out of the water at dawn, dusk and night.
* Avoid murky water, harbor entrances and areas near stream mouths, especially after heavy rain.
Tracking the sharks' movements online reveals that the tiger sharks have not migrated elsewhere, as the drop-off in shark bite incidents may seem to indicate. As of Thursday, 11 of the tagged tiger sharks were still in waters around Maui County; only two had traveled to waters near Hawaii Island.
"Who knows what the sharks are thinking or doing out there," said Russell Sparks, an aquatic biologist with the state Department of Land and Natural Resources Division of Aquatic Resources. "We try to help the public keep these incidents in context with their overall rarity but also to understand that some activities do increase your risk."
Since the attacks last year, two of which were fatal, the public regularly has been reminded to be wary of their surroundings before entering the water.
Patrick Briney, 57, of Washington died after his right leg was bitten by a shark while he was fishing from his kayak off South Maui in December. Just four months earlier, 20-year-old Jana Lutteropp of Germany died a week after her arm was bitten off by a shark while she was swimming at Palauea Beach off South Maui.
Meyer is scheduled to discuss his research and use of electronic devices to track movements of tiger sharks around Maui at the next Sea Talk, hosted by the Maui Ocean Center, on July 23. The event, which is from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., is already fully booked with a full waiting list, according to an aquarium representative. Reservations are required.
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He was born Feb. 18, 1983 in Salem, Ohio, the son of Janel (Sevenich) Anderson and the late Carl W. Anderson.
Carl was a Salem High School graduate and was employed at Star Extruded Shapes in Canfield in the Shipping Department. He was a member of the St. Paul Catholic Church in Salem.
Survivors include a son, John J. Stokes of Columbiana; his mother, Janel Anderson of Salem; and two sisters, Amy and Julie Anderson, both of Salem.
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Seders are usually held on the first and second nights of Passover, the eight-day Jewish holiday that began Friday night. In addition to Seders last night and tonight, there will also be holiday services in synagogues today.
The women's interfaith Seder gave a preview of the Passover message, with an emphasis on the role of women in the Bible.
"Everything was centered and focused on honoring women's place in Jewish tradition," said Temple Emanu-El Rabbi Laila Haas.
"Instead of just telling the Exodus story, it relates it to women's issues," said Joyce Spielberger, assistant executive director of the Birmingham Jewish Federation.
The Book of Exodus tells the story of Moses confronting Pharoah and leading the Israelites out of slavery in Egypt. Seder participants read from the Hagaddah, the book that contains the story of the Exodus. Women at the interfaith Seder used a version of the Hagaddah that emphasized the role of women, especially Miriam, the sister of Moses.
"She is credited with saving Moses life by putting him in the basket on the Nile," Haas said. A cup of water called Miriam's cup was kept on each table and passed around, with each woman adding water from her own glass. "It's symbolic that each of us has a part to play to make the world better."
Miriam was also known for playing her tambourine after the crossing of the Red Sea.
"After the crossing of the Red Sea, Miriam took a timbrel in her hands," said Temple Emanu-El Cantor Jessica Roskin. "Once the sea closed up on the Egyptians, the women danced with her. It's just part of the Passover Seder story."
So the women's Seder includes singing a song in honor of Miriam, dancing and playing tambourines.
"At many tables we had three generations of women," Haas said. "The purpose is to share it from one generation to the next. You tell the story as if you experienced the Exodus from Egypt. This is not about them but about us. We tell it from generation to generation. It's about the quest to end oppression."
The Seder also honors Shifrah and Pu'ah, the Egyptian handmaids who defied the edict to kill all first-born Jews they helped deliver; and Pharoah's daughter, who rescued the baby Moses from the Nile River.
The women's Seder did a twist on the 10 plagues of Egypt. Instead of locusts and turning the Nile River red with blood, the women mentioned 10 modern plagues that included homelessness, hunger and poverty.
Maror, a bitter herb usually represented by horseradish, is eaten during the Seder as a reminder of suffering and the bitterness the Israelites endured during slavery. The Seder did include all the vital elements of the Passover story. A lamb shank bone was one of the items on the food plate, symbolic that the Israelites were asked to cover the lintels of their doors with lamb's blood so the angel of death would pass over their homes.
In the 10th plague, the one that finally convinced Pharoah to let the Israelites go, God killed the firstborn male of every household in Egypt. In order to be spared, the Israelites were instructed to kill a Passover lamb and smear its blood on the door posts so the angel of death would pass over. A traditional Seder plate includes green vegetables such as parsley, as a symbol of renewal; a boiled egg, symbolizing a Passover sacrifice and also rebirth; a mixture of apples and nuts called haroset that symbolizes the mortar for bricks made by Jewish slaves during slavery in Egypt; and a roasted bone symbolic of the paschal lamb, which can also be represented by a sliced beet. A cup of ritual wine is consumed at four different points in the meal, and a fifth, ceremonial cup, called Elijah's cup, is left for the prophet Elijah, who according to tradition is liable to drop in on a Seder.
The parsley is dipped in salt water, which is symbolic of the tears of slavery.
"The point of the Seder is to tell the story, recognize where we came from and that we were once in slavery," Roskin said.
"Everybody's Seder is a little different," Spielberger said. "Every family adds their own traditions. The overriding theme is thanking God for delivering us from slavery and making sure everyone knows the story and appreciates the freedom we all enjoy now."
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•ReMax in Charleston area hosts symposium on real estate success•
Think YouTube, and many people envision the piano-playing cat, outrageous stunts or maybe the program Tosh.0 on Comedy Central.
But the anything-goes website also shows constructive information presented by businesspeople including Realtors.
Mark Gouhin is one such Internet promoter. The agent with ReMax Southern Shores in Myrtle Beach recruits clients via YouTube videos, opening with a simple "Hi, I'm Mark Gouhin," and then launching into his spiel.
"People think they know me," Gouhin says, explaining why he hypes the business online. "YouTube is kind of like my yard sign," he says.
Gouhin joined fellow ReMax brokers from Raleigh and Charlotte on a panel discussion Aug. 8 for "Celebrating Success Charleston." The event, hosted by David Wertan's and Lisa Richart's ReMax agencies, brought together a few dozen area agents to absorb information on innovative sales practices.
Following the session, the attendees finished up with entertainment at Marion's restaurant on East Bay Street featuring the Charleston area cover band Plain Jane.
Eddie Sturgeon, Carolinas business development consultant for ReMax, served as emcee for the discussion group. "Our offices love sharing information," says Sturgeon, explaining the interest in the symposium.
The Charleston market shows growth for ReMax. The company expects to bump up to seven offices locally by the end of the year, says Sturgeon, who lives in Mount Pleasant.
Wertan says the local ReMax offices hosted a breakfast and lunch in 2012 but wanted to expand the program this year so agents "can get a lot of their questions answered. "I've always loved panels," says Wertan, noting that agents can pick up tips and ask questions face to face from a mix of experts.
The event supported MUSC Children's Hospital and the Children's Miracle Network. ReMax has contributed $150 million nationwide to the fight against cancer among children.
•Mount Pleasant planned community taps local builder•
The most-recent venture to sign on at Carolina Park framed custom homes 20 years ago in the Charleston area and continues to do so today.
Headquartered in Sullivan's Island, The Burton Co. becomes the sixth builder to erect houses in the master planned village off U.S. Highway 17 North in Mount Pleasant.
"The Burton Co. will add to the range and diversity of homes we're able to offer, particularly in our Riverside neighborhood," says Brian Keels, marketing director for Carolina Park. "Burton's experience with 'right-sized' homes — along with its commitment to detail, craftsmanship and quality — is going to strike a chord with a lot of buyers."
According to Carolina Park, The Burton Co.'s homes boast high-end features and top-notch finishes in flexible, efficient designs. Spiffs include cottage-style exteriors, wide porches, first floor master bedrooms, open living spaces and energy-efficient highlights.
The 2,400- to 2,600-square-foot homes will stand out on sizable, private Riverside home sites convenient to Carolina Park attractions such as the Residents Club featuring an extra-large swimming pool, developers say.
"We are pleased and honored to become a part of the Carolina Park builder team," says Jack Burton, owner of The Burton Co. "As long-time custom homebuilders in the Mount Pleasant-East Cooper area, I'm confident we'll provide the perfect complement to the other builders in the neighborhood."
The half-dozen homebuilders raising houses in Carolina Park offer new dwellings starting in the $300,000s and custom homes in the emerging Riverside at Carolina Park neighborhood beginning in the $500,000s.
"We've made a real effort to offer a variety of choices to our customers. With the addition of Burton, we've expanded that appeal nicely to reach clients who want the features, quality and aesthetic appeal of a traditional larger custom home in one that is sized for their needs," says Haley Cuzzell, community sales manager.
Encompassing Roper St. Francis Mount Pleasant Hospital and Wando High School, 1,700-acre Carolina Park eventually will be home to more than 1,500 families.
•Hartnett Realty adds agent•
A newcomer to the Charleston area real estate scene has joined Hartnett Realty Co. Inc.
Jonathan T. McCarter is now part of the sales team at Hartnett Realty in Charleston. McCarter previously worked in real estate in Tennessee and in the Myrtle Beach area. Also, he is certified general appraiser in South Carolina.
For more information, call Janet Rugheimer at 843-723-7222.
•Bell: Still low mortgage rates, falling inventory benefit local housing market•
A mild uptick in interest rates for home loans shouldn't sway shoppers from buying a home.
So says Georgia Bell, Realtor with William Means Real Estate, in her latest newsletter.
The rate for a 30-year fixed mortgage rose .6 of a percentage point earlier this summer. She cited a report that found the average monthly payment on a $300,000 mortgage would go up no more than $100 or so.
Separately, inventories are dropping in the upscale markets of downtown Charleston and Mount Pleasant and other home-related figures are positive, she says.
"Downtown Charleston statistics are looking great," Bell says. From June 2012 through July, the number of days that single family homes are on the market fell 28.7 percent, inventory – or houses for sale – sank 11.4 percent, while the median sales price gained 13.4 percent in the downtown. Strikingly, condos and townhomes are staying on the market 35.3 percent fewer days than a year before. Townhome and condo median sales prices dipped just more than 1 percent.
Meanwhile, inventories declined 29.8 percent in lower Mount Pleasant, which is typically considered the areas south of S.C. Highway 41. The median sales price increased 9.3 percent and days on the market until sale slipped by 27.7 percent. Similarly, upper Mount Pleasant showed a 24.6 percent drop in inventory, healthy 4.9 percent boost in median sales price and a 35 percent plunge in days on the market before sale, Bell says.
•House prices advance in metro Charleston, state, nationally in June•
Local home costs shot up close to double digits percentagewise in the past year but still lagged nationwide prices that haven't risen at such a fast pace in 36 years.
The figures stem from the monthly Home Price Index for June from CoreLogic residential property information and analytics firm.
CoreLogic examined numbers in greater Charleston-North Charleston-Summerville, finding that home prices increased by 9 percent in June from a year before and by 1.8 percent from the previous month.
When distressed sales such as foreclosed properties and short sales are excluded, year-over-year prices climbed 9.3 percent in the same yearly time frame and 2 percent between June and May.
By comparison, home prices across the country surged 11.9 percent in June from June 2012 and eased up 1.9 percent from the month before, according to Core Logic.
Taking out distressed sales, prices nationwide jumped 11 percent year-over-year and 1.8 percent month-over-month.
"In the first six months of 2013, the U.S. housing market appreciated a remarkable 10 percent," says Mark Fleming, chief economist for CoreLogic. "This trend in home price gains is moving at the fastest pace since 1977."
The trend is not expected to abate any time soon.
The CoreLogic Pending HPI, which estimates upcoming home prices, indicates that July costs will increase by 12.5 percent from a year earlier and 1.8 percent from the previous month. Excluding distressed sales, July prices are set to escalate 11.4 percent from July 2012 and by 1.3 percent month-over-month.
According to CoreLogic, the pending Home Price Index is based on Multiple Listing Service totals that measure price changes for the most recent month.
"The U.S. housing market experienced robust price appreciation during the first half of 2013 and our forecast calls for double-digit growth through July," says Anand Nallathambi, president and chief executive of CoreLogic.
"Despite their rebound of late, home prices remain reasonable in a historical context, with most states near peak affordability levels," he says.
By state, prices are increasing in South Carolina at a slower pace than the nation or metro Charleston. The state ranked 19th highest in percentage gain in the CoreLogic home price index at 8.2 percent. Nevada placed highest with a 26.5 percent leap, while home prices in neighboring Georgia shot up 14.3 percent.
Just two states posted home price depreciation. Prices declined 2.1 percent in Mississippi and 1.1 percent in Delaware.
With distressed sales removed, Nevada again led with a 23.6 percent gain. Florida placed fifth, up 12.7 percent. Excluding distressed sales, no states posted home price depreciation in June, according to CoreLogic. South Carolina's price gain was 7.7 percent to rank 22nd.
Of the top 100 metro areas by population, 99 were showing year-over-year price increases in June, up from 98 a month before.
•Trident Tech students assist in filming sites for East Central Lofts video•
From skateboarding to painting a wall mural, videographers and developers are trying to capture the urban feel of a new rental complex on Huger Street.
Crews including with Trident Technical College are filming in and around East Central Lofts.
"We are getting pretty excited," says Parker Meyer, executive producer of Parker Meyer Creative LLC.
Her agency's production crew was on location in the Charleston peninsula and Hampton Park showcasing surrounding neighborhoods. Another "shoot" involves muralist David Boatwright on a scissor lift painting the East Central Lofts sign on the Interstate 26 side of the building.
She says several actors are shown riding bicycles and skateboards through the neighborhood "to convey our livable commercial narrative and digital story alongside our beauty shots of the building itself and the surrounding areas."
The project has been in development since early May. "Given the rain delays of this historically wet summer, we are so proud to be pulling this off on such a short schedule," Meyer says.
She credits the director, T.J. Scheideker, for detailed efforts planning the shoots.
"We look forward to being in editing on this next week and to deliver an uber cool video for our clients' websites this month," she says.
Meyer describes the commercial video project as "a combination of love and labor of the students of Trident Tech's Film Department and the sustainable revitalization movement of the post-industrial Charleston Neck."


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In Brief: Fruit of the Loom gives Naked Cowboy wardrobe change
It's a natural fit. Fruit of the Loom is launching its new boxer briefs for men with the help of Times Square favorite the Naked Cowboy.
The New York City fixture -- real name Robert Burck -- who reached fame by strumming his guitar clad in only his underwear, cowboy boots and a cowboy hat, will help launch the new line with promotions beginning today.
While he usually wears traditional white briefs, the marketing campaign will see him switch to Fruit of the Loom's new underwear, which have tapered legs to prevent them from riding up. Samples and coupons will be given out in Times Square from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. today.
U.S. to build gasoline reserves in Northeast
The government is establishing its first emergency reserves of gasoline to address future fuel disruptions in the New York City area and New England like those caused by Superstorm Sandy in 2012, the Energy Department announced Friday.
The two reserves totaling 1 million gallons of gasoline will be stored in leased commercial terminals around New York Harbor and Boston, the Energy Department said.
Trial highlights gender bias in pay
From male-only corporate jets to guys golf outings and hunting trips, Francine Katz says her time in the Anheuser-Busch executive suite was rife with exclusion and outright discrimination. But it wasn't until the King of Beers' 2008 sale to Belgian brewer InBev that she says she realized the boys club atmosphere was costing her millions.
Now she's accusing Anheuser-Busch of sex discrimination, arguing in a lawsuit that reached trial last week that top male executives purposely paid her less.
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Date: 9/19/2012
Surgical Team provides services, hope to Honduras
Community Hospital's surgical team traveled to Honduras last week on a medical mission that helped to change the lives and health of the people of Comayagua. Making a difference (from left to right) are Tracy Eenigenburg, R.N., Torrie Borden, R.N., Shelly Boyle, ST-CST, Dana Boskovich, M.D., Mary Priestly Golubski, CRNA, Julie Smit, CRNA and Monica Hardy, R.N.
A team of healthcare professionals from Community Hospital's Anesthesiology and Surgical departments headed to Honduras Sunday, September 16 to provide desperately needed medical care to residents.
Traveling on the medical mission to Comayagua, Honduras are Torrie Borden, R.N.; Anesthesiologist Dana Boskovich, M.D., Shelley Boyle, ST-CST; Tracy Eenigenburg, R.N.; Mary Priestley Golubski, CRNA; Monica Hardy, R.N. and Julie Smit, CRNA. This is the sixth time in the past four years that Community Hospital staff members have participated in a LOTWC medical mission.
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With a population of some 60,000, Comayagua, is located in the central western region of Honduras. Two-thirds of the residents live below poverty level. In this part of Central America, health care for the indigent is nearly non-existent.
"The need is urgent…the people of Honduras have next to nothing," said Julie Smit, CRNA, "We're going to an impoverished part of the world, but we're taking with us medical treatment and a chance at a brighter future for some," she said. "We intend to do whatever we can to help."
According to Smit, the team leaves Northwest Indiana with the support and backing of hospital administration and physicians who generously contributed medical supplies and a monetary donation.
Community Hospital's team joins some 22 other surgical professionals from across the United States as volunteers for Light of the World Charities (LOTWC). This 501(C) 3 organization provides medical/surgical and dental care to the poor and sick of the world. In the U.S., LOTWC operates a free dental clinic and a stateside surgery program, both located in Florida. LOTWC also sends several surgical teams each year to developing countries with the goal of improving the quality of life of those in need.
Based at LOTWC's affiliated St. Benedict Joseph Center for Medical Assistance (SBJ) on the outskirts of Comayagua, the Community Hospital team will staff a four-suite operating center. The surgical team will provide medical treatment for urology, gynecology and general surgical conditions.
During the course of a year, patients from the Comayagua region are chosen for medical intervention by a local physician. The physician directs them to walk to the hospital and arrive on a pre-determined date. This walk can take the patient a day or two, down unpaved mountainous terrain, to reach their destination.
For more information about Light of the World Charities, click here.


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Wednesday, September 11, 2013
The Berkeley cross country team hosted its first-ever home meet and finished second to Bishop England over what runners call "a very tough course."
The Stags (56) finished second to meet winner Bishop England (16) and ahead of third place finisher Goose Creek (127). Stall, while running in the meet, did not field a complete team and did not factor into the scoring.
Austin Clewis led the Stags times with a 19:43 mark, with Tony Lilly on his heels at 19:47, and football team punter and kicker Vance Bailey pulling double duty with a 21:05 time.
"I was very pleased with our place as a team," said Coach Melissa Hicks. "However, I am looking forward to our individuals times going lower."
For the girls Linda Hodges placed seventh overall and Carol Brayton followed behind in eighth place. The Lady Stags did not field a complete team and did not factor into the scoring behind meet winner Bishop England (19) and Goose Creek (46).
"We are still a very inexperienced team," Hicks said of her boys' team. "Our times are close together, but I need them to lower them below 19:00 as much as possible. Once we can do that we will be very competitive."
Fielding a girls team at Berkeley is a new venture and the Lady Stags consist of just two runners, Hodges and Brayton. Five runners are needed to compete. However, Hicks was still pleased with how her two runners fared.
"Linda Hodges and Carol Brayton ran a good race and I look forward to their times getting lower as the season continues," she said.
The Stags are scheduled to run again at home on Wednesday and in Columbia on Saturday, Sept. 14 at the Coaches Classic.
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Painted at the artist's studio, 9 Borough Lane, Eastbourne, during January 1960. He wrote (23 February 1961): 'This painting can be regarded as the summation of a number of the factors I have pursued in my work, a biomorphic presence, a feature in a setting, a perceptual image, an evocation through colour and tone of landscape. The dark armature is present, though integrated within the whole. The flickering facets with their ambiguous spatial interplay are here more subdued and concentrated. The rendering of the paint is carefully suited to the mood of the painting.'
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Too Big to Fail: The Role for Antitrust and Bankruptcy Law in Financial Regulation Reform, Part II
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Chris Sagers presented the following written testimony before the House Judiciary Subcommittee on Courts and Competition Policy on November 17, 2009. His testimony concerns the antitrust consequences and the risks to competition posed by the proposed financial regulatory reform package current pending in the House of Representatives - specifically, the package proposed by the Treasury and Financial Services Chairman Barney Frank. The testimony concludes that the package introduces certain serious antitrust risks, both by triggering the "implied repeal" doctrine, and by giving the FDIC certain powers to cause the "resolution" of failing financial holding companies with very little antitrust constraint on its disposition of the FHCs' assets. More generally, it concludes that there is a distressing lack of concern throughout the legislation with antitrust or competition, and a failure to see competition as any part of any solution to anything.
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Epic Conditions for the Holidays - Posted Dec 28, 2010
Our Marketing Department at Cypress Mountain had the chance to sneak out of the office today to test out the mountain conditions. They reported back "epic for the holidays!" Their favorite run today was on the steep fall lines of the Raven Ridge terrain pod on the east face of Black Mountain. Ripping through the old growth forest on "Shore Glades" then connecting to "Black on Black" ski run was in prime condition and they still managed to get a few fresh tracks. But to top it all off – No Lift Lines at all down at Raven Ridge! Stay tuned for some "Go Pro Hero" HD footage of the runs on the weekly video coming later this week
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This is a discussion on Re: [fw-wiz] How should an Internet connection/firewall be designed? - Firewalls ; > How many companies have two serial firewalls from different vendors? > > How many companies have an IPS/deep-packet-inspection device between the > firewall and the border router? > > How many companies still use IDS? > > How many ...
> How many companies have two serial firewalls from different vendors?
> How many companies have an IPS/deep-packet-inspection device between the
> firewall and the border router?
> How many companies still use IDS?
> How many companies have some form of deep packet inspection device in
> front of their DMZ web servers? What do they use?
My guess to all four questions above would be "Few small companies, some
medium sized companies, many large companies and very many government
> It seems like the added complexity and multiple devices will increase
> management costs and may actually decrease security and reliability.
> Our current design may be rather simple but in over 12 years we have had
> less than a couple of hours of down time and have not had a detected
> breakin to our internal network.
In general, I believe all added complexity increases management costs
and, if poorly managed, may decrease security and reliability. The
question is what is your budget, what's the trade-offs between security
and availability, and what is the data worth to you compared to the above?
Incidentally, not having a detected break-in to the internal network is
not a great yardstick for how good your security is. For instance, a
small company with no analysts might have a dozen attackers rootkitting
them and not know it.
> I would appreciate any comments.
> Thank you,
> Dave Kaas
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Cloudy skies tonight in the Birmingham area will on Tuesday will give way to sunny skies and a high near 52, according to the National Weather Service.
Tonight's low will be around 37. Tuesday night's forecast calls for a 20 percent chance of rain before midnight. Skies will be cloudy with a low around 35.
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