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Honor Our Veterans
Please join us in honoring the service and sacrifice of our military veterans by leaving a tribute message below. Messages will be posted through Friday, November 16th.
Jesper N:
03/01/2016 at 12:10 PM
Thank you all who serve and all the people who fight for our freedom. Love from sweden
02/10/2016 at 2:51 PM
Veterans day everyday. Freedom everyday. Thankful everyday. Love everyday.
Ameillia Nelson:
01/23/2016 at 6:47 PM
Thank you
Mary Frances Lebamoff:
12/07/2015 at 10:05 PM
You are the most amazing people -- I think of all our service members several times a day, and hope the New Year brings us more peace, not more conflict. My father was U.S. Navy and now rests in Arlington -- he served twice (WW II and Korea), and lived to be in his 90s. I wish you all great joy and blessings!
Anna and Azalia:
12/07/2015 at 9:58 PM
Thank you for your service to the United States. Today, our middle school remembers Pearl Harbor Day. Someday we would like to visit the USS Arizona Memorial.
James Hopes:
12/04/2015 at 6:06 AM
Thank you for your selfless sacrifice, thank you for making freedom possible for us. Words cannot describe how grateful i am, or how proud i am to be an American, in this great country protected by you brave men and women. God's speed, God bless you, and God bless America. Always with love and deep appreciation, James Hopes - Lebanon, TN
Loretta Scott:
12/02/2015 at 5:45 PM
Thank you to the men and women in service. I am grateful to you for the sacrifices you and your families make for our country and for those peoples in other countries that benefit from your efforts. You are the men and women that make a real difference in all our lives.
Georgia Gene Berryhill:
12/01/2015 at 6:46 AM
I often think of you, especially knowing that a number of you are deployed in dangerous places or are in lonely, uncomfortable circumstances. It is my hope and goal to be supportive and provide learning as well as messages of inspiration and encouragement from home. Heart-felt thanks for all you and your families do to keep us safe!
Amy Holberg:
11/30/2015 at 8:07 PM
I have gained such respect for all of you who are serving or have served. You truly are some of the best America has to offer the world.
Patricia Rife-Beavers:
11/30/2015 at 7:35 PM
Education is the key in the door to the future: in terms of horizons, careers and opportunities for veterans. Thank you from my heart for your hard work, travels, and commitment to serving our nation.
M. Linda Martinak:
11/30/2015 at 7:29 PM
Thanks to all of our current and past military students at UMUC. You bring our classrooms to life by sharing your experiences with us. We want you to know how much we appreciate having you in our classrooms. Blessings to all of you.
Michelle Sievers:
11/30/2015 at 7:04 PM
My father, brother, sister and many of my uncles served in the armed forces over the past 50+ years. My sister currently serves in the military, and not a day goes by that I am not grateful for their dedication to their families and our country. On behalf of them and all the brave, wonderful people who served and still serve, "THANK YOU!"
John Nicolay:
11/30/2015 at 6:21 PM
As a vet myself I appreciate all that our active do and our former vets do. Thanks to you all.
Dr. Emmanuel K. Mbobi:
11/30/2015 at 5:21 PM
To Our Service Men and Women... Thank you for your service to the nation and thanks for your sacrifice to keeping us safe. You are making the world a much safer place to live in. May God keep you safe while you are discharging this very important mission for your country.
Judi Whitecotton:
11/30/2015 at 3:05 PM
To all the men, women, and families of the military....thank you. Thank you for your service to our country and your commitment to keeping our country free. Because of your dedication, our country has been and always will be the greatest country on Earth!
Pamela Brown:
11/27/2015 at 8:44 AM
Thank you veterans! Your hard work and commitment allow us to live in a better world.
Jeffrey Simons:
11/24/2015 at 3:24 AM
To all the men and women who have served our country in times of war and peace, thank you so much for all that you've done for so many years. Over the past 25 years the most rewarding experiences of my life have come from working with military students. You guys are the best!
Dr. Sherri L. Levin, CPA:
11/23/2015 at 4:52 PM
Thank you Veterans!!! Your commitment to serving in the military for the U.S.A. benefits our country and those around the world. Thank you for keeping us safe. With deepest gratitude, Sherri Levin
Jim C:
11/23/2015 at 2:50 PM
To the men, women and families who serve or have served in the military--thank you for all that you have done and continue to do to keep us free. You all deserve so much from a grateful nation. You have made so many sacrifices and I appreciate so much what you have done.
Patricia Jameson:
11/19/2015 at 1:37 PM
Thank you for your service! It is hard to find the words to express my thoughts when I think of all our veterans. Please know you are special, and we appreciate all you've done and continue to do for us and our country.
Elaine Frieman:
11/13/2015 at 5:44 PM
As the wife of a soldier and a teacher to soldiers and their dependents, I see the sacrifices soldiers and their families make each day. Veterans Day is a wonderful opportunity to help the public remember those who serve and have served their country, past and present. I truly appreciate all you do, all the sacrifices, all those long nights in training, and those harrowing months on the battlefield all in the name of honor and country. Thank you.
Shawn Little:
11/13/2015 at 1:04 PM
You truly are a hero! We keep you in our hearts and prayers always. Thank you for your service and sacrifice.
Paul Figueiredo:
11/13/2015 at 9:51 AM
As a member of the UMUC Europe community - and of Canadian citizenship - I would like to send a thank you to US service men and women for their work and courage, which in the end benefits us all. Thank you.
Jerry Glover:
11/13/2015 at 7:09 AM
Thank you for being terrific role models for your friends and families back home, both in your service to the country and in your commitment to education.
11/12/2015 at 10:17 PM
To all the veterans past, present and future, May God protect you and keep you safe. We are indebted to you . We THANK YOU for your service.
Sylvia Webster:
11/12/2015 at 9:58 PM
Thank you all for your service and dedication in keeping our country safe. May God bless you and all the families of dear love ones no longer with us.
Ida Louise (nee Bockelman) Rodgers, UMUC Faculty:
11/12/2015 at 9:58 PM
My father, Col. Fredrick Bockelman, Jr., (USAF) was a WWII vet who obtained his college degree in Military History from the University of Maryland via evening classes at the Pentagon and then a boot-strap-semester at the UM campus in the Fall of 1962..
Michele Hill:
11/12/2015 at 4:51 PM
Thanks for all you do to protect our country. I really appreciate your strength and commitment.
Michael J. Schmidt, CPA, J.D., CIA:
11/12/2015 at 2:57 PM
Thank you for serving! The world is better because you are making a difference. Your polite, respectful behavior impacts everyone you meet. You set a great example for us all.
Alexa Kim:
11/12/2015 at 2:46 PM
Thank you very much for your service to our country. Thank you for protecting our freedom.
11/12/2015 at 2:29 PM
Greetings! Thank you all to the tenth degree for your dedication and sacrifices. I appreciate you fighting for peace and to keep America, and yes other locations safe. God bless America and the World.
11/12/2015 at 12:05 PM
For all you do, I really appreciate you! Thank you for your service to our country and keeping us all safe, both stateside and abroad!
Stacy Compton:
11/12/2015 at 10:45 AM
We often take for granted the freedoms we enjoy. It is important to take the time to say "Thank You" when we can. So, thank you for your dedication, service, and sacrifice. I am blessed to come from a long line of veterans and know the difficulties they have faced. Please know that you are appreciated and loved.
Alfred Vazquez:
11/12/2015 at 10:36 AM
Thank you!
Nicole C.:
11/12/2015 at 10:20 AM
Thank you for being such a great example to your fellow Soldiers as you continue your education while serving our nation.
John Nolan:
11/12/2015 at 9:45 AM
Thanks guys, for all you have done, all you do every day, and all you do in the future. From walking he fields of Normandy to Leatherneck in Afghanistan, I've seen it close up, and you deserve all the respect we've got to give.
Dan Holley:
11/12/2015 at 9:30 AM
Thanks for all you do, heroes!
11/12/2015 at 9:26 AM
Thank you for your service!
Christine Welte-Lawrence:
11/12/2015 at 9:08 AM
Thank you to all of the active duty military and to my dear father who served in the Pacific in WWII and to my uncle who was one of the 300 survivors of the USS Indianapolis.
Andrew Midura:
11/12/2015 at 9:07 AM
Thank you to all of you that served and are currently serving. You volunteered and answered the call when others did not so that we could all enjoy the benefits of this nation and society. Be proud and stay strong!
Jeffrey Newbern:
11/12/2015 at 9:00 AM
Thank you for your noble sacrifice and for your incredible service. Freedom is never free. Thank you for protecting mine!
Mitzia Williams:
11/12/2015 at 8:56 AM
Remembering them in prayers and never forgetting their sacrifices. Happy Veteran's day!
Barb Gayle:
11/12/2015 at 8:35 AM
thank you not only for your service to our country but patiently teach me as I have taught you these 11 months about daily expectations, sacrifice, and military life! You are as they say "America's Best"
11/12/2015 at 8:34 AM
Thank you for everything ... with all my gratitude, respect and admiration.
11/12/2015 at 8:02 AM
Thank you for your service!
David L. Harmon:
11/12/2015 at 7:57 AM
To all veterans, THANK YOU for your service to our nation. We, as a nation, are lifted higher due to your efforts, sacrifices and devotion to democracy. To my father, a decorated WW II vet, Rest in Peace dad -- we miss and love you very much. To my two sisters and brother, thanks too.
Alexis Ramos:
11/12/2015 at 7:54 AM
The bravest are surely those who have the clearest vision of what is before them, glory and danger alike, and yet notwithstanding, go out to meet it. Thucydides I respect and have an admiration for the profession of arms. I mean it when I say thank-you for your service. From one veteran to another...
Norman Weaver:
11/12/2015 at 7:49 AM
Thanks for your service!!! Go Navy!!
Brenda A:
11/11/2015 at 10:56 PM
Thank you for your commitment, dedication, and sacrifice.
Pat Valdata:
11/11/2015 at 10:25 PM
Thank you, Veterans, current Armed Forces members, and your families, for your service to all of us. It is an honor to have you in my classes.
11/11/2015 at 10:02 PM
To all those who have served and continue to serve, especially to the families and friends who have supported them. As a retired vet it was an honor and privilege to have served the USA and its allies.
Ahalya Hejmadi:
11/11/2015 at 6:28 PM
A Heartfelt Message to our veterans and their families on Veteran's Day! THANK YOU for serving our country and protecting our freedoms!
Destiny jo:
11/11/2015 at 5:28 PM
Without your service their will be no free country thanks veterans.
Jasmine Gibson:
11/11/2015 at 5:26 PM
thank you grandpa I love you (IshlebaDeck) R.I.P miss you.
Jen Cullen:
11/11/2015 at 4:52 PM
Thank You! For serving our country and protecting our freedom.
Ronald Videla:
11/11/2015 at 4:25 PM
Happy Veterans Day to all the Marines, Airman, Sailors, Soldiers and Coasties! Thanks to all the families that go through the sacrifices also.
Claire St. Hilaire:
11/11/2015 at 4:12 PM
Thank you to all the servicemembers who have stood between me and war. May God bless you and keep you safe!
Kat Bugg:
11/11/2015 at 3:20 PM
Feeling immense gratitude today for our veterans -- past and present. Thank you for all you have done and do for our nation!
Shawne Howell:
11/11/2015 at 2:50 PM
Happy Veteran's Day! Thank you so much for your bravery and your service to this country! May God bless you and protect you!
Joan Lee:
11/11/2015 at 2:42 PM
Thank you for your service in helping protect our freedom!
Cindy McCullagh:
11/11/2015 at 2:35 PM
We enjoy our many freedoms because of you. I greatly admire your courage, discipline, and spirit of service to others. Thank you for all that you do.
Stacey Tate:
11/11/2015 at 2:32 PM
Words can't express my gratitude for all you have sacrificed for our great nation. Missed births, birthdays, graduations, anniversaries....None of it has gone unnoticed. For all you do and have done, thank you and Happy Veterans Day!!
Patricia Sanchez:
11/11/2015 at 2:09 PM
I want to thank all the Veterans, past, present, and future. I want to, especially, thank my husband for his service in the United States Army. I admire your commitment and dedication. You are my hero.
Judith Belden:
11/11/2015 at 2:01 PM
Thank you for your dedication and serving our country!
Dianne Sanna:
11/11/2015 at 1:38 PM
With respect and daily gratitude, we thank you for your service!
11/11/2015 at 1:37 PM
Special thanks to current service members, veterans and their families. I am so grateful for your courage, dedication and commitment to protecting and serving our country. I am humbled and proud to be the wife of a Chief Petty Officer. I have witnessed first hand my husband's passion to serve others in many capacities. He's a wonderful leader, husband and father who makes continual scarifies for his family and country. Saying "Thank You" at times doesn't seem enough in comparison to what you do
Loring Safford:
11/11/2015 at 1:36 PM
My dad is a veteran and U of MD graduate, my older brother is a veteran and U of MD graduate, and I am a U.S. Army retiree and U of MD UMUC graduate.
Robert Burgener,CW3 U.S. Army (ret):
11/11/2015 at 1:27 PM
Our country and you were worth it. Thanks for remembering us.
Misty Green:
11/11/2015 at 1:21 PM
Thank you to all men and women who have served and do serve. Sincere respect and gratitude. Thank you!
11/11/2015 at 1:21 PM
Thank you for your service and for protecting our country!
Pedro Torres:
11/10/2015 at 11:42 PM
To my fellow service members, We Americans are able to live our way of life because of your service to our country. Thank you for the work you do, we are forever grateful. God bless our men and women in uniform!
Diane Kasunic, PhD:
11/10/2015 at 10:42 PM
Thank you so much for your service. A thank you sounds very trite when considering what you have done and are doing for us all. Be proud.
Araceli Guzman Benitez:
11/10/2015 at 3:32 PM
" Honoring all who served past and present" Thank you!
11/10/2015 at 2:30 PM
I don't often think about the freedoms that I enjoy as a citizen of the United States until service men and women fall under attack. On this day of special recognition I offer my sincere thanks for all of those men and women who put their lives on the line to defend our country. Thank you, thank you, thank you.
Keri Reams:
11/10/2015 at 2:12 PM
Thank you to the men and women who serve to protect our country and for those families that are the rock behind them. The biggest supporters are always the ones who know what you sacrifice. I know we are worth it! Happy Veterans Day!!
Lisa Catino:
11/10/2015 at 1:28 PM
With Respect Honor and Gratitude. Thank you Veterans!
Denise Bennaugh:
11/10/2015 at 12:53 PM
Thanks to all who serve our Nation and those who care them to their best healing. I believe God is the foundation and our Military maintain our fences. Honor them by holding up a banner of Peace in our hearts and communities. Thank you Thank you
Cynthia Wood:
11/10/2015 at 12:17 PM
Thank you to all who have served or are serving our country. Words cannot express my gratitude for everything you have sacrificed for our freedom in America!
11/08/2015 at 7:26 PM
Thank you veterans for your service, dedication and sacrifice. Bless you all.
Dwayne S.:
11/07/2015 at 8:28 PM
I want to thank the men and women who served before I enlisted and those that I currently serve alongside with. Thank you.
Belkis G:
11/07/2015 at 6:50 PM
Thank you to the best husband, father, and sailor. I am so proud to be an American and a Navy wife and soon to be a Navy mother. May Gob bless all the Man and Women who wears a uniform to serve their country. God Bless America.
Roberto Ruiz Torres, LTC, Retired:
11/07/2015 at 5:03 PM
Thanks you for your sacrifice and dedication to maintain the security of our nation and it's territories.
Mike Phillips:
11/07/2015 at 2:44 PM
As a retired United States Air Force veteran, my thanks to the many men and women past and present for their service and sacrifice in protecting the freedoms we sometimes take for granted, but continue to benefit from and enjoy in our Nation.
Joy A ,.:
11/07/2015 at 1:50 AM
Thank you for all your support and laying your lives down for us over her in the USA and Americans all over the world .I appreciate all you do and want to thank you from the bottom of my heart. Thank you so much.
Jenn V :
11/06/2015 at 6:58 PM
I come from a long line of service men and women. This past Easter my father, Navy Chief Petty Officer passed away. My older brother who is also a Chief Petty Officer was present along with many other friends and family in uniform. It was a very somber and proud moment to be amongst many dedicated people. Thank you for your selflessness and for your family's sacrifice. You all make me proud to be an American!
Bob Mueck:
11/05/2015 at 6:13 PM
To my fellow veterans, thank you! You raised your hands and took an oath. You wore a uniform in the service of your country. Maybe you didn't think of it as such a big deal at the time, but it is. You did what 99% of our country did not. And for that you have our thanks.
Nicole S. :
11/05/2015 at 5:36 PM
Thank you for your service!
Noelle N.:
11/05/2015 at 3:35 PM
I am so thankful to my late father and father-in-law as well as all of those who have previously and are currently serving for their sacrifice and dedication to the cause of freedom in a chaotic world. We can never thank you all enough for your service.
11/05/2015 at 3:16 PM
Thank you for your service. Your commitment and dedication is appreciated by myself and my family. Thank you!
Amy O:
11/05/2015 at 2:28 PM
Thank you so much for your service to our Country. Words can't describe how grateful we all are. God Bless everyone of you.
Susana M. :
11/04/2015 at 9:38 PM
To My Better Half, Jason for his 20 years of service in the United States Air Force, thank you for your Valor and Dedication! To My Wonderful Dad, thank you for your service in the United States Air Force! I am honored to call you both my loved one. To the many men and women around the world serving this Great Country...THANK YOU! God Bless you all.
Fiorella A.:
11/03/2015 at 4:31 PM
11/03/2015 at 12:58 PM
Thank you for your commitment, dedication and sacrifice. I am thankful for the opportunities afforded to me because of your service. To all of the current service-members, veterans and their families, Thank you.
Chris Wheedleton:
11/03/2015 at 12:22 AM
To my father John (Vietnam 1964-67) and all other Veterans who bear PTSD and the other scars of their service, thank you for what you did there and what you still fight through every day. Your family, your community, and your country thank and love you.
Jen N.:
11/02/2015 at 6:30 PM
We're so grateful for the many sacrifices our vets have made to protect our country's freedoms. Your valor and patriotism are appreciated beyond words!!!
Qwanta :
11/02/2015 at 2:47 PM
Thanks vets, for your years of striving for what you're protecting.
11/02/2015 at 2:08 PM
Thank you for your service! We are a great country because we have great people defending us. Thank you so much for protecting and defending our freedom and way of life.
Kathie B.:
10/30/2015 at 8:52 PM
Thank you for your service and your dedication to our country. I appreciate all that you do and sacrifice to help keep us safe!
10/30/2015 at 6:50 PM
Many thanks to our vets and their families!
Laurie B.:
10/30/2015 at 6:22 PM
Thank you all for your service! Thank you all for your dedication! Thank you all for making our country a safer place to live!
Brigitte Y.:
10/30/2015 at 6:18 PM
Thank you for your courage, dedication, and commitment. Your endurance and fight during the most challenging situations is much appreciated.
Sondra S.:
10/30/2015 at 6:15 PM
Thank you so much for your sacrifice and dedication to keep us safe.
Sandy Bernstein:
10/30/2015 at 6:10 PM
Thank you for your dedication and service to our country.
Thomas Panker:
10/29/2015 at 8:27 PM
On behalf of the entire Panker/Maxfield family, we send every veteran of the seven uniformed services our deepest appreciation of your outstanding service.
Tim F.:
10/29/2015 at 8:23 PM
Thank you all for your service and dedication! We owe so much to all of our active duty and veteran men, women, and their families.
Theresa Jones:
11/20/2014 at 10:46 PM
To all Veterans from A to Z both at home in the USA and abroad. Thank you for your services. God bless you all. God Bless the world we live in today as we look forward to peaceful tomorrows... Peace on Earth, Theresa ===
11/11/2014 at 11:21 PM
We all owe Veterans so much for the huge sacrifices they make to protect our freedoms. What an amazing people. God bless :)
Chris T.:
11/11/2014 at 9:25 PM
Happy Veterans Day to all of our current and former service-members. We stand here today with the freedoms and privileges afforded to so many Americans because of your sacrifice. We thank you, and salute you for your bravery and dedication.
11/11/2014 at 4:50 PM
Thank you! To all of the veterans and active duty military: your service never goes unrecognized, 365 days - forever. Without you and your supportive families we would not be where we are today. Oorah! Hooah! Hoorah!
Charlotte Weber:
11/11/2014 at 4:10 PM
None of us can have a clue what you can be going through. But I pray to God for your protection. I thank you for your service to our country and for protecting our me and our country. xoxo
Erlinda Sabino:
11/11/2014 at 2:53 PM
Thank you for all the sacrifices, your courage to defend and protect all of us. Not to mention the sacrifices your family has to endure while you are in battle. We salute you not just today but each and everyday of the year! Thank you for all your service to this great nation! God Bless!
Lynn J.:
11/11/2014 at 2:20 PM
First and foremost to beloved husband Navy, who passed eight years ago. To my father, 1st class Chief Gunner's Mate Korean war, my uncles, Red Ball Express, World War 2, my nephews and great nephews Coast Guards, Air Force, and Marines, and my niece Army. My family's blood runs Red, White and Blue! God Bless all that have served and to the many family members who have been there with them very step of the way!!!! Thanks for all you (done)do! We love, cherish and miss you!
patricia leclerc:
11/11/2014 at 2:19 PM
thank you for your service and for your bravery. Thanks to you we live a peaceful life. God bless you and your families
Christine Holland:
11/11/2014 at 1:18 PM
A big, heartfelt thank you to all who have served or are currently serving our country. It is because of your service that I enjoy all the blessings of being an American. Happy Veterans Day!
Specialist Thyrone V Price:
11/11/2014 at 1:10 PM
To all my fellow veterans, I great you with the grace and presents of the Lord. I've meet some great people and families while serving and working with the DOD. Just what to thank all of you for your dedication as with me to protect this great Country. Be bless, stay strong and be of good courage and hope. Army Proud, Army Strong!
11/11/2014 at 1:39 AM
Thank You All for your service. I pray for all our service man and woman. Thank You God Bless Each and everyone of you. And for all your family I say Thank You.
Marcus Burch:
11/10/2014 at 9:43 PM
To all veterans we thank you for your courage, committment and service to this great nation.
Walter :
11/10/2014 at 4:56 PM
A heartfelt Thank You to our Active Duty and all who have served and have taken the Oath to Support and Defend the Constitution. The freedoms and privileges that we Americans take for granted have been protected and paid for by your service and sacrifice, in on many cases, with life and limb. A thank you also to the families of our Active Duty and Veterans who supported their loved one's Service.
11/10/2014 at 1:10 PM
For your courage, strength, commitment and fortitude, I give thanks. Thank you for your service to our country. Every day... thank you.
Cindy G.:
11/10/2014 at 12:21 AM
I can't thank you enough for protecting our freedom and our country. Thank you for your service and please have a Happy Veterans Day :)
Katelina Afaese Pasui Tauala:
11/09/2014 at 10:00 PM
Thank You! Thank You! Thank You from the bottom of our hearts. My family would like to say THANK YOU to all veterans here in American Samoa and abroad, past and present for your great dedication, service, and commitment to keep my family safe. Your great dedication and service is greatly appreciated and never forgotten in our hearts. Again, thank you for all that you do and for your service to American Samoa and the United States country. GOD BLESS you and your families for your services...
11/09/2014 at 9:44 PM
Thank you for protecting our freedom and our lives. Your dedication and service to this great country is much appreciated !
Rich Brady:
11/09/2014 at 4:16 AM
To my fellow vets-thank you for serving. OOO-RAH!!!
Andrew L:
11/08/2014 at 3:49 PM
Thank you for all your sacrifices and for the freedom that you have fought for! Happy Veterans day to all Veterans!
LeShawnte Riddick:
11/08/2014 at 6:38 AM
I come from a family full of veterans. I am grateful all veterans and for the sacrifices make, for the commitment they make to keep our country and our world a safer place. We owe them so much more than a day of recognition. I salute you all and will forever recognize the courage it takes to defend a perfect stranger. From the bottom of my heart, THANK YOU! -1 grateful citizen
Kelly Wilmeth:
11/07/2014 at 9:16 PM
I thank all veterans and their family members for their incredible service to our great nation. Our country would not be what it is today without your courage and bravery. Thank you for keeping us safe! Wishing you all the best this Veterans Day.
Terri B.:
11/07/2014 at 6:30 PM
Thank you to all my fellow veterans for the sacrifices you have made; as myself. May God continue to bless the future veterans and their families as well.
11/07/2014 at 3:59 PM
Thank you for your service!
Mary B.:
11/07/2014 at 3:29 PM
Thank you to all past, present, and future service memebers, veterans, and their families! It's because of you, your sacrifices, and commitment that we all get to enjoy the freedoms and security that we do today. I am appreciative and I pray for your safety. Blessings to All!
Mary Ann:
11/06/2014 at 9:57 PM
Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for your sacrifice, bravery, commitment and devotion to protecting our freedom. You're so much a part of why we're proud to be Americans!
11/06/2014 at 9:11 PM
Thank you and your families for your service and sacrifices.
David K:
11/06/2014 at 9:06 PM
Thank you to all the VETS!!!!!!!!!! Thank you to all that serve now and your families. God Bless everyone.
J Gee:
11/06/2014 at 8:19 PM
Thank you so much for your time and effort. We appreciate you for your sacrifices in making the World a better place. God Bless.
11/06/2014 at 3:11 PM
As a Viet-Nam veteran I understand and honor your loyalty and work. I wish you well in your future.
Renee B.:
11/06/2014 at 2:04 PM
Thank you so much for your dedicated service to our country. There are no words that can really demonstrate my appreciation. I have had several family members in the military and can recognize your sacrifices. God bless!!
M Kurtz:
11/05/2014 at 10:12 PM
Your kind of bravery goes beyond humanity. It is of a higher calling. Your names should be written on the stars from now until eternity.
11/05/2014 at 4:01 PM
Hoorah to all that served in the military! Let's take this time to remember how special this day WAS and IS for all of our families...
Tamika Glover (email@example.com):
11/05/2014 at 2:40 PM
Thank you All for your "Service", each day you were in my prayers. God Bless each and everyone of you and please know I appreciate you. God Bless your families that stood by, sat and awaited your return home. Tamika Glover
11/05/2014 at 4:58 AM
Thank you for such great dedication and sacrifice.
Bonita S:
11/04/2014 at 10:54 PM
Thank you for your loyalty, dedication and sacrifice for my freedoms and rights. May the Lord continue to Bless your families, friends and the brotherhood of service men and women. Thank you again.
Barb Gehring:
11/04/2014 at 8:07 PM
We owe all of you a special debt that can never be repaid. Thank you for your service.
11/04/2014 at 8:01 PM
We all owe each and every one of you a huge debt of gratitude! Your sweat and blood pays for our freedom and for the freedom to raise our children free from fear and extremism! Bless you all!
11/04/2014 at 12:08 PM
Thankyou to all of you Veterans, past and present, Servicemen, and ServiceWomen who make the ultimate sacrifice for us all.
Theresa P.:
11/03/2014 at 7:39 PM
To all veterans everywhere, many thanks for your commitment to duty and service!
Steve T.:
10/31/2014 at 9:13 PM
My family and I can do what we do only because of the sacrifices made by you and your family. Please accept my sincere and heartfelt appreciation for your service.
Shad M:
10/31/2014 at 8:24 PM
Thank you 365 days for your dedication, bravery and service to keep us safe!
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10/31/2014 at 6:08 PM
Today and every day, thank you for your service!
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10/31/2014 at 4:24 PM
It's not the Constitution that gives us our rights. It's not our elected officials who protect us and our freedom. We owe our lives and liberty to the generations of brave men and women who have proudly worn the uniforms of the United States Armed Forces. Thank you for serving your country, for going where we dare not go and doing what we could not do ourselves. Most of all, thank you for putting your lives on the line to protect ours. Your service and sacrifice is our freedom and security.
10/31/2014 at 2:26 PM
Thanks to our servicemen/women and their families for all their sacrifices for our country. You are appreciated each and every day!
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10/31/2014 at 2:03 PM
Thank you for what you do. My grandmother would not be alive today if she had not been liberated from an internment camp by members of the US Military.
Sondra S.:
10/31/2014 at 2:01 PM
Thank you to everyone that has served. We appreciate everything you have sacrificed for us.
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10/31/2014 at 2:00 PM
Thank you for all that you do to keep us safe. I am humbled by the sacrifices you have made for our country.
10/31/2014 at 1:58 PM
Thank you all for your service.
Elizabeth S.:
10/31/2014 at 1:58 PM
Thank you for your service, dedication, and sacrifice! A Nation's Strength by Walt Whitman Not gold, but only man can make A people great and strong; Men who, for truth and honor's sake, Stand fast and suffer long. Brave men who work while others sleep, Who dare while others fly -- They build a nation's pillars deep And lift them to the sky.
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10/31/2014 at 1:54 PM
Thank you for all that you do and for your service to our country!
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10/31/2014 at 1:37 PM
To the women and men of the SEVEN Federal Uniformed Services: Thank you very, very much today and everyday. My wife served in the Public Health Service. Great appreciation for your dedication to our country.
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10/31/2014 at 1:21 PM
Thank you all for your bravery, dedication, and service! Your service is greatly appreciated and never forgotten.
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A staggering €44 million jackpot will now feature in the next Euromillions draw!
After just 3 consecutive rollovers the Euromillions grand prize is now a spectacular €44,000,000. That means that this Friday you could be in with a chance of winning either this enormous amount, or the Euro Jackpot's €16,000,000 rollover prize. In the case of the Euro Jackpot there has yet to be a jackpot winner in the 6 draws since the game began, which begs the question "How high will this prize be before it's won?"
Yesterday's Euromillions draw will put smiles on a lot of faces as a total of 1,666,505 tickets have won cash prizes. 3 of those prize winning tickets will bring their owners a life changing €341,799.63 for matching all but 1 Lucky Star. A further 3 people have won €113,933.21 each for matching just 5 main numbers.
The hunt is also on for a Millionaire Raffle winner of £1,000,000 who only has days left to claim the prize from the draw on November 2nd. On the 2nd of May if the prize winner has not claimed their winnings by 23:00 GMT then the cash -plus interest since the draw- will go to good causes within the UK. The winning Millionaire Raffle code for the ticket is NSX597128.
We know for certain that the ticket was purchased in the South Lanarkshire area of Scotland. A spokesperson for Camelot in the UK has said that "Of all the unclaimed prizes we have at the moment in Scotland, this is the largest". In an urgency to stress that this ticket could be stuffed down somebodies couch in the area the spokesperson continued: "I would encourage all our players across South Lanarkshire to have a good search for the ticket as £1 million is a life-changing sum of money"
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MASSACHUSETTS PREVIEW] Without a lot of scholarship money to offer, Massachusetts coach Sam Koch likes to recruit players with a passion for the game. Players who don't mind training outdoors in the middle of the Amherst winter. Those qualities have been big factors in the Minutemen's unexpected ride to the Men's College Cup.
Massachusetts had to come from way back to make the Men's College Cup.
The Minutemen were picked to finish 10th this year in the 14-team Atlantic-10 Conference, but their strong run in the A-10 Tournament, where they beat Dayton, Rhode Island and Charlotte, has carried over to the NCAA Tournament.
Like in the A-10 Tournament, where top seed Saint Louis fell in the semifinals, UMass got a break in the NCAA Tournament when No. 16 seed Tulsa fell the same day it beat top-seed BC, opening up the bracket and allowing it to host its next two games at icy Rudd Field.
The conditions left a lot to be desired -- the quarterfinal against UIC was almost postponed -- but the Minutemen overcame two teams loaded with foreign talent, Central Connecticut State and UIC, to earn their first berth in the Men's College Cup.
Not bad for a program marked for extinction in 1991, the year Koch arrived from Stanford to coach the Minutemen, and offering today a little more than two soccer scholarships.
1. UMass enters the College Cup as the lowest-scoring team with only 35 goals in 25 games, but it has been effective on set pieces in the postseason. The Minutemen have scored five goals off corner kicks compared to none in the regular season.
2. Mike DeSantis has been big time in midfield for UMass. DeSantis and freshman Ben Arikian will need to shut down Ohio State in the middle.
3. Sophomore Bryan Hogan has come on strong in the postseason. His ability in the air complements the skills of converted midfielder Mark DeSantis, his partner up front.
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2 Daniel Lepone (SO Lebanon, Pa.) 0-0-0
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11 Bryan Hogan (SO Lititz, Pa.) 8-2-18
18 Mark DeSantis(SO Stoneham, Mass.) 4-6-14
9 Michael Jejna (SO Scottsdale, Ariz.) 1-1-3
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Reductions in employers' social security contributions in a wage norm and automatic indexing régime
The article investigates the possible labour market and fiscal impacts of labour tax reductions within a macroeconometric model that allows for various wage responses to tax policies and to policy-induced price changes. As such, the model captures different institutional settings of wage formation. We consider reductions in employers' social security contributions and fiscal compensation through value added or production taxes in a typically Belgian setting, i.e. a wage norm regime with automatic price indexing of wages. The (quarterly) macroeconometric model we use has been developed as part of a larger project within the European System of Central Banks and is essentially Neo Keynesian in its approach. The equilibrium in the real economy is determined by the supply side, but the short run is determined by demand. Nominal rigidities slow down the adjustment process. One of the key features of the model is its ability to distinguish between 'intrinsic' adjustments (related to delayed responses through costly adjustment processes) and 'expectation' dynamics (related to agents anticipating and incorporating future information into their decision making). Forward looking behaviour is therefore fairly widespread in the model. The model contains two alternatives for wage formation. In the first, wages are determined endogenously as the result of a bargaining process between unions and firms, following a 'right to manage' model. In the second, a wage norm and price indexing regime is mimicked. Two subroutines, determining the degree of price indexing of wages, are available: a 'nominal rule' that keeps nominal wages equal to a reference value an a 'real rule' that targets the real wage. These rules can both concern labour costs or gross wages, depending on the degree of tax shifting from employers to employees. To determine the labour market impact of the tax policy, the reaction of wages to the reduction in employers' social security contributions and to the fiscal compensation measures proves crucial. The more the initial reductions in employers' contributions are used to finance higher gross wages, and the more the inflationary effects of fiscal compensation measures are passed on in wages, the less positive the impact on employment will be. This means that little job creation is to be expected without a special co-ordination effort between all labour market players. Labour tax reductions are by no means a substitute for other labour market reforms.
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Billboard 200 chart preview: Does Beyonce or Adele rule the world?
Who rules the world? Adele or Beyonce? Well, next week, Beyonce's "4" will be the runaway winner for the top spot as her fourth solo set is slated to sell around 300,000 copies. That's three times what Adele's "21," which will likely land at No. 2, is expected to sell.
Big Sean's "Finally Famous," the first release from Kanye West's G.O.O.D. imprint since its move to Island Def Jam, will likely land at No. 3, although a surge will bump it to No. 2, according to Hits Daily Double.
Teen queen Selena Gomez & The Scene's latest, "When the Sun Goes Down," should come in at No. 4, while this week's No. 1 set, Jill Scott's "Light of the Sun," drops to No. 5.
Rounding out the Top 10, pint-sized singer Jackie Evancho's "Dream With Me," will be No.. 6, while former No. 1, "Hell: The Sequel" from Bad Meets Evil goes to No. 7 (or No. 8), depending upon if it beats Jason Aldean's "My Kinda Party" in sales.
Two "American Idol" winners fill out the Top 10: Season 7 winner, David Cook, returns with his second post-"Idol" set, "This Loud Morning," which looks good for a No. 9 start, while this year's winner, Scotty McCreery, will likely enter at No. 10 with a Walmart exclusive EP.
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ANGOLA, N.Y. — A school bus driver here has invented a piece of equipment designed to assist students as they prepare to cross the street to board the bus, or after they have disembarked.
The STEFFI Crossing Enhancer, to be worn on the back of a driver's hand, was developed and created by Victoria DeCarlo, a 19-year bus driver who works for Lake Shore Central School District. It comprises a gray reflective arrow on a bright yellow background with an orange border. It also has an elastic finger loop at the top, and there is a wrist strap.
DeCarlo told SBF in an interview that the STEFFI can be worn on a driver's bare hand, and it will fit under a glove if the driver is wearing gloves before operating the bus. It can also be worn over a glove on either hand, and its colors and reflective arrow are highly visible through the windshield of a school bus, and from a distance. In addition, because the STEFFI is worn on the back of the hand, she said that it does not affect a driver's ability to operate the bus.
DeCarlo's idea for the STEFFI stemmed from concerns she had from a stop on her route at Steffi Dr., which intersects with another road.
"We pick up students on a main road," she explained. "The students all walk to a corner, and it was complete chaos because you have cars going in three different directions and the headlights were making it difficult for all to see each other. Students were struggling to see my hand signal indicating that it was safe to cross, and my gut was telling me that something could happen in this area."
(In New York state, school bus drivers are required to use a thumb and forefinger technique when directing students to cross the street.)
DeCarlo approached Lake Shore Transportation Supervisor Perry Oddi with her concerns, and he suggested working on a product using the reflective tape that is sewn on her safety vest. She took the idea and ran with it, ultimately creating the STEFFI.
DeCarlo has received positive feedback for her invention. She ran a three-day pilot program with the students she transports, who told her that it was more helpful than when she used her bare hand to signal them to cross the street.
Her co-workers have also benefitted from the STEFFI. "When I showed it to them after I made it, they said they wanted one because they face the same struggles in helping students cross," DeCarlo said.
She then approached the Lake Shore Central School District board to show the STEFFI to the members and discuss the success the drivers were having in testing them. Assistant Superintendent of Schools for Administration and Finance Dan Pacos approached DeCarlo after the board meeting and committed to purchasing STEFFIs for all of the district's bus drivers.
"They are now mandated at Lake Shore," DeCarlo said. "Every school bus will also be equipped with 'STEFFI On Hand Kits,' which consist of three back-up STEFFIs in a clear vinyl bag."
In addition, starting this school year, when students receive their bus safety instruction, they will be taught to look for the STEFFI before they cross a street prior to boarding or after disembarking their bus.
For more information about the product, visit www.steffiproducts.com.
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Power losses strike thousands amid area heat wave
Power outages struck several thousand We Energies customers Tuesday, as high temperatures hovered in the 90s and heat indexes passed 100.
At one point about 3,300 customers were without power in Shorewood, WTMJ-TV (Channel 4) reported.
That number was down to about 350 Tuesday night, prompting the Red Cross to set up a shelter at Shorewood High School for residents seeking relief from the heat.
First responders are at the shelter providing food and water to residents, according to a Red Cross news release.
By late Tuesday about 2,500 We Energies customers were without power in areas east of Fond du Lac, according to a posting on the utility's website.
We Energies spokesman Rick White said the cause of the service interruption had not been determined, however the utility was not experiencing peak demands.
Technicians were working late Tuesday to restore power to people still affected, White said.


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So, you seem to be describing the Matrix, and not a game that you could ever realistically make. Even making a driving simulator is a big task in itself. I suggest you just pick one element (driving, economic simulation, whatever) and try to make that, rather than shooting for some pie in the sky mmo.
In no way would a real life simulator be fun. But if you could actually make it successfully, I'm sure the United States army, or some finance corp, would throw a lot of money at you.
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CRN Channel News
The merger of CSC and HPE's Enterprise Services unit is good for the channel, as is Windows 10, says Robert Dutkowsky, CEO of the Florida-based distributor.
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- Al Marjan Island to tap Indian realty cos, investors
Ras Al Khaimah (UAE): Al Marjan Island, the mega mixed-use realty project at Ras Al Khaimah in the UAE, is being promoted by its master developer Al Marjan Island LLC as an ideal investment destination for both Indian firms as well as citizens. The project is a cluster of four islands extending 4.5km into the Arabian Gulf, covering an area of 2.7 million sq metres of reclaimed land. "Al Marjan Island has great potential to establish itself as the favourite destination for all," said Abdullah Rashed Al Abdooli, managing director of Al Marjan Island LLC. "The Indian market is huge — we are trying to tap it aggressively. We would like Indian developers and investors to come to Al Marjan Island as partners in the development of the place." Company executives pointed out that the strategic location of the island makes it an ideal investment destination for Indian investors, paired with the freehold facility that makes investment not only secure (as the title ownership of the property is with the investor), but also tax-free. Additionally, there is no restriction on the repatriation of capital and profits. According to a recent study by Colliers International, investments made in Al Marjan Island are delivering a 16% equity IRR, which is on a par with other similar established projects in the region. The Al Marjan Island project is regulated by the Ras Al Khaimah Real Estate Regulatory Authority (RERA) and comes with residency visa for homeowners. About 1.15 mn sq metres is available for investors and developers to construct different categories of real estate — from hospitality and residential to retail or commercial projects. The project is already home to three properties by leading hospitality players — Rixos Bab Al Bahar, Double Tree by Hilton and the Marjan Island Resort and Spa managed by Accor. Al Marjan Island LLC works as a partner with its investors and other stakeholders, thereby pre-empting most possible causes for delays and postponements. According to the company, benefits for real estate developers and investors include no personal or income tax, 100% foreign ownership, zero foreign exchange controls, full repatriation of capital & profits, ready infrastructure, 100% availability of utilities services and availability of labour accommodation. (The writer was in the UAE at the invitation of Al Marjan Island LLC)
- 26 islands to be developed to attract tourists
NEW DELHI: Twenty-six islands, most of which are in Andamans and Lakshadweep, will be provided necessary infrastructure to attract tourists. An official release from Prime Minister's Office said, "The PM was given a presentation on the vision for holistic development... India has a total of 1,382 offshore islands, out of which officials have initially proposed 26, which could be considered for holistic development." It said officials informed the Prime Minister that developmental activities shall be centred around basic infrastructure, tourism, agriculture (including organic agriculture and fisheries) and carbonneutral energy generation (renewable energy). PM Narendra Modi has stressed the potential for tourism in these areas. "Urging the officials to speedily firm up plans for island development, the PM said solar energy should be used extensively in this exercise," the release said. Sources said the scale of infrastructure development will vary from island to island considering the environmental conditions. They said the biggest task is to provide connectivity with the mainland. "Some of the islands can also be developed only for day-time tourism so that tourists can go, spend hours and come back by evening," said a government official.
- Earthquake of magnitude 6.1 strikes southeast of Japan's main island
An earthquake with a magnitude of 6.1 struck in the early hours of Wednesday to the southeast of Japan's main island of Honshu, the US Geological Survey said. The quake had a depth of 33km and occurred nearly 400km (250 miles) from the Izu islands just southeast of Honshu.
- 'Island seizing' a part of China-Russia naval drill in South China Sea
China and Russia have begun a joint naval exercise in the South China Sea. The eight-day marine exercises come amid rising tensions over Chinese island-building activity in the region as well as an increasing presence of the US military. The drills are bound to spark further fears over China's expansionist claims in the region, given that the official brief for the drill includes "island seizing missions".
- Majuli residents want government to save the river island district from erosion
Guwahati: The state government has recently announced Majuli as country's first river island district with much fanfare. But residents of Majuli did not want to be content with this alone. Located 630 km upstream on Brahmaputra from the India-Bangladesh border, the island is ravaged by flood and erosion every year--- thus reducing the size as well as posing threat to the existence to life and culture of the island dwellers. "We are happy that Majuli is now a district. But that should not be the end of it. What about flood and erosion which are existential threat to the residents of Majuli," Milonjyoti Kuli, a farmer who lives in Kuli Chapori village of the island, said. Kuli and many other farmers of the island suffered displacement and crop loss during the recent flood, and the memories of devastation is still fresh in their minds. "Neighbouring villages of Kuli Chapori suffered extensive erosion this time. Living condition of people, who are dependent on farming, are turning bad to worse every year only because of the twin problem of flood and erosion," Kuli rued. Many said that the declaring Majuli as a district was a gift to the people of Majuli for voting chief minister Sarbananda Sonowal to power in the assembly polls. Majuli a scheduled tribe reserved assembly seat, represented by Sonowal. "When we voted we voted with only one hope in our mind that the new government will do something to bring in respite from the scourge of flood and erosion. We still have high expectation on this government. We welcome district declaration," Manoranjan Kumbang, another resident of Majuli, said. Asom Jatiyatabadi Yuva Chatra Parishad (AJYCP) president Biraj Kumar Talukdar if erosion remains unchecked Majuli one day will be washed away by the Brahmaputra. "We hope Sonowal government would take up a slew of concrete steps to save the river island," Talukdar said. Sonowal during the district declaration function on September 8 had said the government is working on a comprehensive plan for dredging the Bramhaputra with the help of World Bank and Asian Development Bank to tackle the problem of flood and erosion. He also announced setting up of a rapid action centre of the water resources department for expediting flood management in Majuli. A home to different ethnic groups and the cultural nerve centre of neo-Vaishnavism, Majuli is also vying for the Unesco World Heritage site tag. Recently the Guinness World Records has declared the 880 sq km area of Majuli as world's largest river island. In last five decades, the island has lost more than one-third of its area due to erosion. End
- Assam's Majuli now India's 1st river island district
JORHAT: Minutes after holding a cabinet meeting of his go vernment at Majuli SDO's conference hall in Garmur, chief minister Sarbananda Sonowal inaugurated the new district at 10.30 am. Jorhat deputy commissioner Virendra Mittal officially read out the government's notification to create Majuli, the state's 35th district. "If we want to usher in an era of development in Majuli, everybody has to put in effort. Emergence of Majuli as a full-fledged district on the 90th birth anniversary of Bhupen Hazarika is indeed a matter of joy , pleasure and pride. Hazarika's... role towards transforming Satriya dance... is laudable," said Sonowal,who represents Majuli in the assembly. Majuli covers an area of 880 sqkm with a population of more than 2.5 lakh. It is also the largest riverine island in the world.
- Majuli becomes first island district of India
The seat of neo-Vaishnavite Bhakti renaissance on Thursday became India's first island district with Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal inaugurating it as the 35th district of Assam. "The long cherished dream of the people of Majuli has been fulfilled today," he said.
- Nearly 2,000 licences suspended for traffic offences in island city in 8 months
MUMBAI: The RTO in the island city has suspended 1,974 driving licences of car and two-wheeler owners for offences ranging from speeding to drunken driving and signal-jumping in the past eight months, statistics released on Tuesday revealed. The action, the biggest in recent years, was taken after the state government introduced a rule of three-month suspension of licence from January. This proved to be a major deterrent to car owners and bikers as suspension figures in most cases dropped subsequently, officials said. Six offences under which you can lose the right to drive for 90 days are speed violations, drunk driving, jumping signals, talking on mobile while driving, private vehicles used for illegal transport and overloading. If caught riding without a helmet, the licence is suspended for a few days till you attend a counselling session on safe driving and road safety tips at the local RTO. The suspension is revoked only after you attend the session and assure officials you will not repeat the offence. Such licences are suspended from two days to two weeks, sources said. Officials said the statistics showed that signal jumping cases were the highest, especially in south Mumbai. "We had a special squad comprising RTO officials along with traffic police to nab offenders. A significant number of cabbies and two-wheeler riders would often jump signals. We clipped their wings and suspended their licences on the spot. This also reduced cases of signal jumping in the island city," a senior RTO official said. "We faced many problems from those having a clout and received calls from influential persons. But we stood our ground and followed the new rule strictly," he added. Overloading was another major offence tackled by the RTO team. They suspended 555 licences and most were private tourist buses ferrying passengers from south and central Mumbai to districts within the state and to Karnataka and Gujarat. Though not a single licence was suspended for "speeding" till May, the RTO cracked the whip on 18 offenders in June, 16 in July, and followed by eight in August, bringing the total to 42 licences. In case of private vehicles used for illegal transport, no licence was suspended in the past eight months, the statistics showed. Most licences suspended for drunk driving were in March, which was 35 of the 39 suspended this year. "We took action against 14 for talking on cellphones while driving. It is dangerous and can lead to driving errors and mishaps. Citizens should realise that we are not harassing them but preventing road accidents by penalising such drivers/car owners," an RTO inspector said. As for driving without a helmet, the cases dipped from 33 in January to five in March, and subsequently to four licence suspensions in June. Only one was suspended under this category in August. A transport official said, "The right to suspend licence only lies with RTOs. We had legal provisions to suspend licences for three months but it was rarely implemented." A decision was therefore taken by the government last December to create a synergy between RTO and traffic police so that punishment can be given on the spot, and the first big drive was launched on January 6. A transport ministry official said, "We are serious about implementing rules and whatever the offenders' backgrounds, they will not be spared." After launching two drives till mid-2016, a third is planned by the year-end.
- Indian Coast Guard rescue stranded fishermen from St Mary's Island
Coastal Security Police (CSP), Udupi and Indian Coast Guard, Karnataka coordinated a rescue operation of seven fishermen, who were stranded at a rock near Saint Mary's Island, about six-kms from Malpe at 6.50am on September 6. Fishing boat Gopi Sagar (Regd IND-KA-06-MM-3006) owned by Jaya Kunder had left Malpe for fishing with seven fishermen on August 28. The boat hit a rock near Saint Mary's Island and developed a crack leading to heavily flooding.
- Island to get district status on Thursday
JORHAT: Majuli island, which was declared the world's largest river island by Guinness World Records on Thursday, is set to add another feather to its cap. The state government will declare the river island a new district next Thursday which also happens to be Bhupen Hazarika's birth anniversary. With this, Majuli will become the first island district of the country. CM Sarbananda Sonowal, who represents the seat in the assembly, will make the announcement at a meeting in Garmur on the river island. Before the declaration, he will convene a cabinet meeting in Majuli to discuss issues pertaining to the island, including floods, erosion and overall development. Majuli, an ancient seat of Vaishnavite culture, is currently a sub-division of Jorhat district. With an area of 880 sq km, the island is situated in the middle part of the Brahmaputra and separated from the mainland by 2.5 km. It consists of 210 cadastral villages and 30 satras (Vaishnavite monasteries). According to the 2011 Census, the total population of the island is 2,56,811. With Thursday's announcement, Assam will have a total of 35 districts.


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Tony Parker talks on Tuesday:
Q: we're here with Tony Parker. So just talk about it felt to kind of play such big minutes the other night.
TP: oh, it was good. To get into the game. Help my teammates. I knew Travis [Wear] was out so I knew I had to come in and step up. We had a tough time guarding the 2 bigs. USC's got 2 great bigs. The guy from India [Omar Oraby] and [Dewayne] Dedmon. They really played well. But it was just a matter of me just playing, getting a feel. Larry [Drew II] wanted to run the pick-and-roll so we ran it, and it worked for us.
Q: do you feel like things are starting to come together for you? Is this the best you felt since you got here?
TP: yes. It's getting close to tournament time so all of us are just trying to pick it up. With Trav out, we really had to step it up. The freshmen, they've all been helping me and telling me what to do and what not to do so it was kind of easy for me to just come in and play right away.
Q: Larry said he's had to remind you a lot in practice just to use your size. Is that something you feel like you're a little more comfortable doing now?
TP: oh yeah. Larry's so small so his vision of a big man is totally different. A lot of thing he says about using the body is usually a foul, but Larry's a great guy. It's just funny. It's fun playing with Larry. He's a really good guy. He really knows how to pass the ball. And he loves running pick-and-roll with me because he just feels like I'm a real center. And he feels comfortable with giving me the ball in the post rather than the pops. So he just always tells me, "just roll, roll." So, I mean, it's cool. Larry's a great guy.
Q: seems like you guys had a real connection in the last game. He was really getting it to you inside.
TP: yeah, he did the same thing in the Arizona game when I played. It was just a matter of picking up basically where we left off because he loves the pick-and-roll. He loves to run flat because he's so fast. He'll work against Jahii Carson too. Jahii Carson's fast. So it'll be fun to see those guys go at it. And he just loves it. So I wanted to run it for him, and he just kept calling me up to do it so ran it so he could.
Q: what do you think the biggest adjustment's been for you from kind of high school ball to playing college?
TP: more of the defensive aspect. You do a lot more on defense than in high school. There's a lot more technicalities. And with the shot clock, you don't play defense as long. So I mean, it's quick, but you have to judge really really fast.
Q: what are you looking for on the pick-and-roll? [audio difficulties]
TP: when we set the screen on the pick-and-roll… I really love when the big helps. When he helps, it's easier to get my layup off but when they switch, it's really easy. Utah switched and I ran with Larry and we scored.
Q: 'SC switched.
TP: 'SC loves to switch because Dedmon can guard almost all 5 positions so it's easier to score on the smaller guys. So when they switch, Larry loves it. His eyes light up, and I just know exactly what he's going to do.
Q: how are you feeling mentally? A lot was made a couple of months about where you were.
TP: oh, no. I'm fine. I'm totally fine. I'm doing great right now. It's fine. We're hitting the home stretch. Hopefully we get into the NCAA Tournament. We could have a lot of fun.
Q: has it helped kind of with the team playing a lot better over the last couple of months kind of dealing and adjusting to college and that sort of thing?
TP: oh yeah. It's been great. Season's going to have its ups and downs. So us just sticking together and just playing hard is what we're really trying to do, and it's working for us.
Q: Kyle [Anderson] said you guys all used to come into the gym and shoot together. All the freshmen. What was that like, kind of when you were going through that down period and all you guys were in here kind of getting up shots but you weren't playing as much?
TP: I mean, it was cool. I had the muscle aches so I shot the best. Don't tell them I said that. Me and Jordan [Adams] go at it. In warmups sometimes, we shoot against each other. It's all fun. We love to shoot with each other. We get better. We have fun. It's pretty cool.
Q: especially with Travis out, do you guys have a sense of how much you need to lock down on [Jordan] Bachynski and how much he did against you guys in the last game? is that really the focus?
TP: um, yeah. He can't do what he did for them. He's a great player. Bachynski. He's a definite pro. He has a great left-hand jump hook, and we're all right-handed so guarding the left-hand post is kind of different. He uses his size really well. He's 7'2". Second in the nation in shot blocks. He's a pretty good kid. It's going to be hard to stop him. But you have to contain him. You have to get physical with him. Hopefully that works, and we'll try to see what we can do.
Q: is that a big test for you? Just… especially with what Larry said, maybe being a little bit more physical and getting used to that, going up against a guy who you need to be more physical with, is that a big test for you?
TP: yeah, it is, it is, but it works in my favor. Because he's tall and long, and I'm kind of shorter and wider so it's a little bit easier for me than it is for him.
Q: Coach [Howland] said you guys were a bunch of gym rats. Do you get the sense that as long as you put in the work, it'll pay off sooner or later?
TP: oh yeah. I've been playing basketball all my life. Basketball is for me. I have to be in the gym. It's fun. We get paid to come here and play. Do what we can. It pays off. We come here. We play hard. All the fans love us. That's our pay. And it works out for us. To see guys. To see kids come around and walk around. We don't need money or anything. It's just to see kids come happy and watch us play and I feel like if we put the work in, they'll keep coming.
Q: Coach Howland said he kept telling you, "your opportunity's going to come, your opportunity's going to come…" Do you feel like maybe right now, we're in the middle of that opportunity? That it's here for you take advantage of?
TP: yeah, it is. It is. Kind of. Sort of. But I mean, it's just about being here for my teammates and playing hard. If I play 5 minutes, 2 minutes, 3 minutes, it's all the same thing. If we win, I'm perfectly fine.
Q: how much easier was it for you on Sunday? It was kind of the most extended minutes you've gotten. Instead of just maybe coming in for 3 minutes and then coming back out for another 2 minutes.
TP: yeah, it was cool. I've played basketball before so I was playing. Keep playing and if he wants to pull me out, that's perfectly fine. I'm perfect with Coach Howland so it was great. I got to play with my guys. It was fun.
Q: how much easier is it to kind of develop your rhythm though when you can stay in for 5 to 8 minutes rather than getting 2 minutes at a time?
TP: it's way easier. You get a little looser. You get a little comfortable. That just comes with the game. You start to get the feel for it, and I think that's what really happened especially for me in the first half.
Q: since you guys split with 'SC, does that make it a little easier with your girlfriend?
TP: yeah, we actually went to rival high schools in Atlanta. So her high school, we played them in the championship. Played them like 4 times one year. It's always a sold-out game. So she always has her trash-talking so you just live with it. She's not as bad as Christina [Marinacci], Dave [Wear]'s girlfriend. That's all good, but when we beat them in football, there was a lot of trashtalking going on.
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The February Passion Challenge - 5 Ways to Fire Up Your Life
Entertainment and lifestyle expert Nina Boski offers 5 easy tips on how to get past everyday stress to get in tune with your passion.
Every Monday in February, lifestyle expert Nina Boski will discuss how hot button pitfalls like stress, financials and relationships, can diminish one's zest for love and life. LifeBites.com, Twitter, and Facebook pages will distill advice and feature personal development pros including Dr. Wayne Dyer, Rev. Michael Beckwith and Marianne Williamson, along with Nina's tips on sparking a passionate, fuller life:
1. Get Quiet – In order to create more passion in your life, romantic or otherwise, you need to feel it in yourself first. If you are having trouble identifying your passion, get quiet. Sometimes the passion you have starts out as a flicker before it becomes a full out flame. Don't be afraid to get quiet or take a step back from your hectic life to hear what you truly want.
2. No Passion – Sometimes in order to know what you truly desire, you get there by understanding what doesn't drive you. Make a list of what you don't like or what drains your energy and then compare it to what you like and what motivates and excites you. You may start to see a pattern of what you really love.
3. An Inside Job – Remember, your passion comes from within. Many look for the struggle of outside queue, and passion is not a struggle nor does it come from the outside world. It is something that you are naturally drawn to doing in your life.
4. Not Playing It Safe – You have to be willing to risk what others may think of you or how you may be judged. Many great things have been accomplished by people who were willing to risk it all for what they felt deeply about. Passion involves risk, and risk means going into the unknown.
5. Give Yourself Permission – So many people don't believe in their dreams or passions. They have an inner voice that creates doubt or a feeling that they could never accomplish it. That inner voice is usually coming from some far away belief system that has now become a reality for you. Just as you have a voice that says you can't, you also can challenge yourself to have a voice that says, yes, I can.
Visit LifeBites.com and its official social media channels throughout February for insight, expert advice, giveaways and love makeovers. The February Passion Challenge will also be featured on PositivelyPositive.com and its Facebook page, with over one million followers.
About Nina Boski / LifeBites Media:
Nina Boski is an entertainment and lifestyle expert, and founder of LifeBites Media, using the power of entertainment to get a person thinking about their lives. She is host and executive producer of LifeBites LIVE on emPOWERme.TV and LifeBites Radio, based on the popular and acclaimed syndicated radio segment which aired on Premiere Radio Networks, AOL Radio and Sirius Satellite Radio. Now airing on HealthyLife.net, the program, which airs live Mondays, 8a-9a PST, reaches over 72,000 listeners per week.
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For more information, or to schedule an interview with Nina Boski, please phone Jeanette Fernandez, Bark PR at 888.680.7981 (tel:888.680.7981) or email email@example.com.
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