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Today is Veterans Day, a time for Americans to pause and think about the liberties that we enjoy and then thank a veteran. If not for those men and women willing to put their lives on the line, this country wouldn't be what it is today: a land of freedom and opportunity.
This day was originally known as Armistice Day, marking the end of fighting in World War I on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month in 1918. It extended the nation's gratitude to those who served in the military during the war to end all wars. After the Korean War, it was renamed Veterans Day, set aside to honor all those who have worn the uniform, both in war and peace.
The war in Iraq is over, and the war in Afghanistan is winding down. Americans who have served there and in other trouble spots around the world deserve special recognition for the courage they have exhibited.
Memorial Day remembers those who have died for their country. Veterans Day honors all those who answered the call by placing their civilian lives on hold. Veterans can never be properly compensated for their service.
What we can do is make sure that living veterans are properly cared for. Many times these days that is not happening. Veterans have been forgotten or mistreated, sometimes unintentionally, by a system that has failed them.
Just a couple of months ago, a congressional hearing documented how Michael E. Moreland, the Veterans Affairs regional medical director in Pittsburgh, received an award and a $62,895 bonus for good performance. This happened despite an outbreak of Legionnaire's disease on his watch in which at least five people died.
And here in Buffalo, the improper use of insulin pens on diabetic patients at the VA Medical Center exposed at least 20 patients to hepatitis. If that wasn't enough, thousands of patient records at VA hospitals in Buffalo and Batavia were misfiled or damaged. But David J. West, the VA's upstate network director, got nearly $26,000 in bonuses in 2010 and 2011, when the problems occurred.
Suicides by active duty personnel are at an all-time high, and mental health services for veterans don't come close to meeting the need. And egregiously, there are lengthy delays in processing claims from veterans seeking disability compensation.
These are all unconscionable errors on the part of those charged with serving our veterans.
But the news isn't all bad. More and more Americans are reaching out to help. Voters across the state approved Proposition 2, which will give veterans additional credit toward civil job hiring and promotions.
There is now a "one-stop" assistance center for military veterans in Buffalo. It is at 1280 Main St., convenient to public transportation routes and near outside services such as the Veterans Housing Coalition, VA Healthcare for Homeless Veterans, City Mission, Child and Family Services and St. Vincent DePaul's Thrift Store, to name a few. The idea is to provide wraparound services from partner agencies, coordinated by the center's staff.
Making sure that all of our veterans have the opportunities they sacrificed to keep safe for the rest of us is the right thing to do. So, to the veterans out there, a sincere and heartfelt thank you.

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Today I posted a letter from the founder of LDSJournal to its users on the Easy Journaling Facebook page. This is a very sad announcement for many people because LDSJournal was such a trusted and reliable system for journaling. The letter is written with sincerity and a brief explanation. And I know that the hundreds or thousands of users are probably trying to figure out where to go next!
I'm curious to know how many people have already exported their journals, and what they plan on doing next. We're getting some emails from people expressing they feel lost and abandoned, and asking for some advice on how to replace this wonderful tool that many were using for free.
Please reply here, or on our Facebook page with any comments or ideas. Especially if you have made the leap to a new software, such as Diaro or Penzu, which several people have mentioned they have done successfully.
Meanwhile, here are some additional ideas:
I hope to be hearing back from Nick Jones soon, and perhaps he will provide a few more ideas on which platform would be an ideal replacement.
The important thing in all of this is to keep a positive outlook and maintain a long-term view. There are several great opportunities in this change. I know for me, it has been a great way to start connecting with and planning for some of the real issues that are part of any digital journaling solution.


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Monthly Archives: September 2009
June in Paris
Most of the people I meet I never mention because there isn't really anything to say. Some like Arun in Oman, Peter in Cairns, Susan in Fiji, and others deserve special mention. As it is usually the case now, most of the people I meet are readers of the blog or follow me on Twitter. Occasionally, however, I meet someone special, totally unexpected and out of the blue. That was the case in Paris when I ran into June.June just happened to be standing in front of me in line for tickets at Versailles. If there had been another person between us in line, I never would have met her. The line was exceptionally long and after some point we started up a conversation. June is Chinese and immigrated to Australia several years ago to pursue her masters and PhD, which she recently completed. She is currently teaching at the University of New South Wales and spent three weeks traveling around Europe. Paris was her last stop. The day I left Paris was the day she flew back to Sydney. Like most Chinese who have to deal with westerners, June is not her given name, (real Chinese name is Zhiqiong) but most English speakers can't pronounce it properly, so I'll stick with June.
After getting our tickets and standing in line for 90 minutes, we ended up spending the rest of our time in Versailles together taking photos and just chewing the fat as we walked around the gardens desperately trying to find out where and when the water show was taking place. (we ended up missing it). After that we took the train back to Paris and ended up getting dinner at a French/Vietnamese fusion restaurant with her friend Gordan who was also from Australia and who was in Paris for a conference. She poured us water while explaining that in China it is the woman's role to pour water for the men, which of course made us both pour water for her later on which she didn't object to at all.We agreed to meet up again the next day at the Eiffel Tower at 10am. Avoiding the enormous long lines for the elevator we walked to the first and second levels of the tower and eventually went up to the very top. After visiting the tower we crossed the river and had lunch near Avenue President Wilson where we talked about China. She was an attorney in China before moving to Australia and I learned more about China during an hour of lunch than I had on the rest of my trip, even though I think she was frustrated trying to explain things to me at times.
After lunch we walked towards the Louvre and visited the Musée de l'Orangerie to look at Monet's Water Lillies and had a chocolate crepe with banana. Afterword, we headed to the subway and we each went to our respective hotels. I didn't have a cell phone so she couldn't contact me and I couldn't contact her. I was kicking myself for not arranging to meet up with her for dinner that evening.
And that was it.
Total time from running into her at Versailles to parting ways in the metro was bout 30 hours. It was a friendship with the lifespan of a mayfly, and sadly it couldn't have been any other way. If circumstances were any different, even slightly, we never would have met. If I had taken 30 seconds more in getting from the train to the line in Versailles, we would have missed each other. If she had stopped to pick up a coin, she would have been in a different spot in line.
The most memorable things you experience when traveling are the things you can't plan for. You can check off all the places in your guidebook, but the things you will remember most are the ones which are the result of serendipity.
The Quick and Dirty Guide to American National Parks
The National Park System
Parks in the United States can be very confusing. Every level of government has their own parks. Cities (Central Park in New York), states (Redwood State Park in California) and federal (Yellowstone) all have their own park systems. The National Park System is a division of the Department of the Interior and is responsible for the 391 locations in the National Park System.They should not be confused with the National Forest system which is run by the Department of the Agriculture (yes, trees are viewed as a crop). National Forests are often run like parks but with important differences. They usually are not as developed for tourism, often allow hunting and fishing and limited firewood gathering. National Parks seldom allow hunting (none that I am aware of), and does not allow the collection of firewood and rocks. The National Park Service also manages historical sites as well as the city park system in Washington DC.
Park System Naming Conventions
The National Park System includes not only national parks, but monuments, historic sites, battlefields, recreation areas, preserves, seashores, lakeshores, trails, scenic rivers, and other designations. Officially, there is no difference between the titles given to locations. Unofficially, locations given the designation of "National Park" are usually considered the premier destinations in the system.
Sometimes a site might be upgraded from a preserve or monument to the status of a park. Theodore Roosevelt National Wildlife Refuge was upgraded to a national park in 1978, for example.
What Is And Isn't In The Park System
Many of the famous landmarks in the United States are not part of the National Park System. The Golden Gate Bridge, the Hollywood sign in LA, The Smithsonian Museums, Mount Vernon, and Monticello are not part of the park system. The decision process of what is and what is not part of the park system is often a matter of politics. Only a few block from Independence Hall in Philadelphia is the Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial. Who is Thaddeus Kosciuszko you ask? Exactly. It was basically a bone thrown to the Polish-American community.
There is a National Park Service location in every state and US Territory including Guam, American Samoa, Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands.
The Crown Jewels in the Park System
You are probably aware of the top attractions in the park system. The big three are usually considered to be The Grand Canyon, Yellowstone and Yosemite. After this, there are a large group of second tier parks which outstanding in their own right, but just don't get as much attention. These include: Death Valley (CA), Galcier (MT), Denali (AK), Rocky Mountain (CO), Grand Teton (WY), Zion (UT), Sequoia (CA), Arches (UT), Great Smoky Mountains (TN), Acadia (ME), Everglades (FL), Volcanoes (HI), and Olympic (WA). You will notice that all but three of these (Acadia, Everglades and Smoky Mountains) are located west of the Rocky Mountains.
On a related note, most of the major historic sites in the park system are located in the east: Statue of Liberty (NY), Independence Hall (PA), Gettysburg (PA), Valley Forge (PA), National Mall (DC), Gateway Arch (MO),
National Park Passport and Season Pass
One other thing should be noted. You can purchase a small passport book in any bookshop in the park system. You can then collect stamps (rubber stamps with ink) at every park service location. It is great fun for kids and adults. I've collected over 100 stamps so far in the 10 years I've been doing it. In fact I've purchased three books because I've been to locations and forgot to bring my book. While I have read of people who have visited every national park, it is something which would be difficult for most people to achieve in a lifetime.
You can also get a year pass to every national park location for $80 per year. If you do a lot of traveling it can quickly pay for itself. Each entrance to Yellowstone for example is $25 and most large parks have some sort of entrance fee. Some parks do not have an entrance fee but do charge for parking, which is not covered by the pass.
With 391 locations in the National Park system, there will probably be something in the area no matter where you travel in the US. Take the time and do some research before you make a visit. The US National Park system is arguable the best in the world and worthy of exploration.
UNESCO World Heritage Site #72 – Historic Centre of Siena
From the World Heritage inscription:
Siena is the embodiment of a medieval city. Its inhabitants pursued their rivalry with Florence right into the area of urban planning. Throughout the centuries, they preserved their city's Gothic appearance, acquired between the 12th and 15th centuries. During this period the work of Duccio, the Lorenzetti brothers and Simone Martini was to influence the course of Italian and, more broadly, European art. The whole city of Siena, built around the Piazza del Campo, was devised as a work of art that blends into the surrounding landscape.
Siena is an easy train ride from Florence. I spent the day there taking photos and strolling around the city. While it is definitely touristy, it is a far cry from the tourist levels you will see in Florence or Venice. In addition to the center of town, the cathedral and side streets are also worth exploring.
UNESCO World Heritage Site #71: Piazza del Duomo, Pisa
From the World Heritage inscription:
Standing in a large green expanse, Piazza del Duomo houses a group of monuments known the world over. These four masterpieces of medieval architecture – the cathedral, the baptistry, the campanile (the 'Leaning Tower') and the cemetery – had a great influence on monumental art in Italy from the 11th to the 14th century.
Most people have heard of the Leaning Tower of Pisa, but most people have no idea of the context of the tower. It is actually just the bell tower for the Pisa Cathedral. The entire cathedral complex is as impressive as the tower. The cathedral is a mishmash of old bricks from previous buildings and has strong Arab influences. The best part of going to Pisa, however, is watching tourists take photos of themselves trying to hold up the tower.
Oh Dakota! Update On My Tour of the West
Despite the hectic schedule, I've seen a lot of amazing things. In Theodore Roosevelt National Park in North Dakota I was able to gets some great closeup photos of bison, mule deer, prairie dogs and wild horses. It is a really under appreciated National Park and one which I'll be writing more about soon.From North Dakota I traveled south to the Black Hills of South Dakota. The drive was really interesting as I was able to get off the interstate and get a much closer look at the farms and prairie of the western Dakotas. In the Black Hills I did the obligatory pilgrimage to Mount Rushmore and drove through Custer State Park and visited Wind Cave National Park. I also was able to get some great photos of cowboys on horseback herding buffalo in Custer.
The biggest thing for me so far has been being able to take wildlife photos. This is something I've never been able to do well, and honestly, I still don't think I have the lens to do it properly. All my photos have been taken near my car and on the road because my lens only goes to 200mm and isn't very fast. I'm hoping I can add some elk to my collection in Yellowstone.
I'll be in Yellowstone/Grand Tetons for about 4-5 days before heading up to Glacier and then to Calgary/Banff. So if you are in Calgary and would like to meet up, you can sort of figure on me being there in about a week.


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Metal acts Sevendust, Soilwork playing Rave shows this spring
Heavy metal band Sevendust will co-headline The Rave with recently reunited nu metal band Coal Chamber on April 6, less than two weeks following the release of Sevendust's ninth album, "Black Out the Sun," out on March 26.
The Rave also announced Tuesday a show with Swedish death metal band Soilwork, scheduled for March 24. »Read Full Article
Haig's tireless work led WTMJ radio to sports dominance
Bill Haig, a major figure in Milwaukee broadcasting who bolstered WTMJ radio's reputation for sports coverage and later ran the Milwaukee Brewers' broadcast operations for almost two decades, died Saturday. He was 78.
Haig, of Oak Creek, had been ill in recent years and was in hospice care, according to his wife of 54 years, Naomi. He was surrounded by family when he died. »Read Full Article
Dogs, humans raising funds for Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
The dogs should wear tails. Everyone else will be fancy.
The occasion is the inaugural Duffy's Gala, a formal benefit for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society for blood cancer research and education and patient services. »Read Full Article
'Spring Fling' is a fashion sale for the season
Put the gray away.
Bright spring colors are what's trending this season, and that's what fashionistas will find Saturday at Spring Fling 2013 at the Zoofari Conference Center, 10001 W. Blue Mound Road. »Read Full Article
Riverwest Public House helps girls rock
Rock it out on Friday night so that the young girls may also rock.
Local bands Fahri, Outside, the Olives and Rat Lips will play a benefit show at the Riverwest Public House Cooperative, 815 E. Locust St., to raise funds for the nonprofit Girls Rock Camp to be held this summer at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee's Zelazo Center for the Performing Arts, 2419 E. Kenwood Blvd. »Read Full Article
Linda Stephens shines in Renaissance Theaterworks' 'Road to Mecca'
Actors devote hundreds of hours to productions that are onstage for just a few weeks - occasionally playing before audiences small enough to fit in one's living room. Then the props are stowed, the set is struck and that brief moment is gone and often forgotten.
What drives them to do it? »Read Full Article
Author visits: William Kent Krueger, 'Ordinary Grace'
Twin Cities novelist William Kent Krueger visits a pair of Milwaukee bookstores Monday in support of 'Ordinary Grace' (Atria Books, $24.99), a stand-alone novel that's a change of pace from his Cork O'Connor mysteries.
In her review in the Minneapolis Star Tribune, Carole E. Barrowman called "Ordinary Grace" "a touching coming-of-age novel about family, faith and the empathy that can come from a violent loss." »Read Full Blog Post


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I recently spoke at the IAB/AIMIA 9th Annual Future of Digital Advertising Event. The event gave me a chance to organise my thoughts around what 2012 really looks like for ninemsn and our advertisers. I want to highlight some of these thoughts with you in this two part series.
There are parts of the Federal Government's Converged Media Review that I find deeply scary. And what's just as concerning is the fact that some very influential people in our industry don't seem to be following it closely.
The interim report released in December says new digital media operators should face the same regulatory framework as traditional media outlets, and suggests introducing a new "super-regulator" and Australian content quotas.
The review has been slanted as an attempt to bring the regulatory regime up to speed with the technological advances in the digital industry, and addressing the overlap between different types of media. As a 'converged media outlet' by definition, the review is something ninemsn believes to be vitally important.
Over the years, we've spent a lot of time tracking how shoppers journey from the research phase through to post-purchase. But there's been less focus on uncovering why consumers behave the way they do during the shopper journey. So, we decided to work with IPSOS OTX to dig a little deeper. We wanted to chart the decisions that drive consumers' behavior as they travel along the purchase path and then uncover the emotional and functional triggers driving these decisions. What we found: Brands can use digital channels to respond to these triggers and actually shift decisions at key moments in the journey.
Recently there was a headline in an industry magazine that accidentally quoted me as saying "Digital is too hyped".
At this year's Digital Marketing Summit, ninemsn officially launched the Microsoft Advertising Exchange, the first premium, real-time bidding enabled (RTB) advertising exchange in Australia. The arrival of the Microsoft Advertising Exchange will put the control into the hands of marketers and be a game changer in the Australian media industry. With the introduction of RTB, data-driven marketing is at a point where an advertiser can for the first time deliver their target audience; the right message, at the right time, in a brand safe premium environment.
I believe that we are on the cusp of the next phase of digital advertising in Australia, a phase where digital can really start to deliver on the promise of marketing. We are reaching new levels of understanding about the audience and this is changing the way that we market like never before. What if we could make sure that each advertising message reached only the audience it was designed for? That your price campaign only reached those customers that are genuinely price sensitive. Or your retention campaign reached only your at risk segments?
The IAB recently proved that online advertising should be considered as part of the marketing mix for retail and FMCG campaigns by demonstrating that online display advertising impacts not only brand measures but actual conversion to in-store sales.
Several IAB publishers, including ninemsn, partnered with OMD, Johnson and Johnson and research company Nielsen Online on a significant research study to measure the effectiveness of a digital only advertising campaign to launch a new mouthwash product called Listerine Zero. A test campaign was set up where advertising support was limited to NSW and online only activity to measure the impact of the campaign on brand effectiveness and sales for the product by comparing test stores in NSW with control stores in another market.
The reason people go out to the cinema is to watch movies.
This was an assumption I was pretty comfortable with as we embarked on a redesign - that would become a complete rethink - of MovieFIX, ninemsn's long running movie destination.
Was it so ignorant of me to assume our audience would commonlydecide what movie they wanted to see based on a review, trailer or ad; then go to a movie site to look up screening times; and then go see that movie? Seemingly yes. In the early stages of the MovieFIX redesign project we were given research undertaken by our friends at Channel Nine surveying 800 casual moviegoers. One of many charts in the report stood out to me. It suggested that within the key MovieFIX demographic of late teens and early 20s, more than a third were going to a movie "because someone I know wanted to watch it".
I have been at ninemsn for almost two months now and during that time I have been out meeting many of you - our clients and agency partners. I have been asking you what challenges you have and how can we help solve these?
I consistently hear that you require fewer points of contact, deeper levels of engagement and relevance from your publishing partners. You are also telling me that there is a data explosion, and you need to interpret vast quantities of data to get a clear picture of the customers.
I believe the face of media in Australia and New Zealand is fundamentally changing and technology plays an ever greater role in connecting advertisers to the best audience.


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The date and time was 6/6/2008 7:35 AM, and on a whim, Sul@Mozilla
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> Any recommendations for at least 10 must have extensions?
> any possibility of incorporating the extensions to Thunderbird instead of
> downloading those we require? or more testing is require to ensure the
> extensions do not introduce any bugs?
My vote would be to leave the basic client as lean as possible. Let a
user decide what they deem necessary or not. What you like may not
appeal to another, so why put features in place that may never be used.
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A beautiful summer landscape by the American artist, Horace Burdick. It measures 5 3/4 x 10 1/2 inches and is matted. Burdick attended the Museum School of Fine Arts in Boston and was known throughout his career as a portrait and landscape painter. He did many White Mountain scenes as well as New England coastal scenes. This image is from the artists' estate.
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The Food Establishment Inspection Report is a weekly report that appears Sundays. Information is taken from reports provided by the Bi-City-County Health District, and individual reports can be viewed at its Web site, at www.ci.amarillo.tx.us/departments/environhealth/foodinspections.html
The following report reflects only demerits the establishments received.
0 demerits — No major violations at the time of inspection.
15 demerits — Considered an average number.
30 demerits or above — Requires re-inspection within 24 hours.
COS — Corrected on site during inspection.
These establishments had 0 demerits during a routine inspection: Water Still, 4502 Bell St.: 0 Demerits during a routine inspection - Water Still was awarded a special recognition for having perfect scores on their health inspections for the last two years.
Amarillo Transitional Treatment Center, 9300 S.E. Third Ave.; Coffee Beans & Machines, 2431 Wolflin Village.
These establishments received demerits for being out of compliance as stated:
Frosty Treats of Texas, Permits HFRM377, HF1491, HFM238, HFM246, HFM271, HFM272, HFM324, HFM334, HFM416, HFRM274, HFM215, HFRM209, HFM210 and HFM213 , 1017 S.W. Fourth Ave.; Kimble Learning Center, 2200 S.E. 10th Ave.; La Fiesta Grande, 2200 Ross-Osage Drive; Lobby Cafe, 1501 S. Coulter St.; Mary & Rogers Day Care, 4220 Wolflin Ave.; Real Food Cafe, 3208 S.W. Sixth Ave.; Schakolad Chocolate Factory, 7402 S.W. 34th Ave.; Tammes Tender Touch Daycare, 1919 Brazos St.; USA Auto Auction, 3208 S.E. 10th Ave.; Varsity Theatre, 2302 Fourth Ave., Canyon.
These establishments had 0 demerits during a follow-up inspection: 575 Pizzeria, 2803 Civic Circle.; Buffalo Wild Wings, 5416 S. Coulter St.; Comfort Inn & Suites, 2101 E. I-40; Eastridge Lanes Inc., 5405 E. Amarillo Blvd.; Furr's Fresh Buffet, 2221 S. Soncy Road; Hungry Howie's, 3300 S. Washington St.; Into Discount, 1009 S. Grand St.; Joe Daddy's, 2108 Paramount Blvd.; Judy's Place, 2700 S. Grand St.; Lemongrass Sushi & Wok, 2207 S. Western St.; Lupita's Express, 2403 Hardin Drive; McDonald's, 1815 S. Grand St.; McDonald's, 3700 E. I-40; Mini Mart, 1319 N. Mirror St.; Pizza Hut, 6019 S. Coulter St.; San Jacinto Elementary, 3400 S.W. Fourth Ave.; Starbuck's Coffee Co. No. 6757, 3240 S. Soncy Road; Tango's Taco Shop, 6200 Hillside Road; Today Discount II, 1021 Martin Road; Wal-Mart No. 822 Bakery, 3700 E. I-40; Watley Learning Center, 1208 N.W. 13th Ave.
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(12) 81 Zero Convenience Store, 810 N. Buchanan St.: Bags of frozen meat stored directly on top of bags of ice; mold growth on soda and tea nozzles. COS. Walk-in refrigerator not holding at proper temperature. To be corrected within 24 hours.
(11) Amarillo International Foods, 3409 S. Georgia St.: Paint brush roller and chemical stored in/on hand sink; safe handling instructions not on all raw meat packaged for sale; common name of product not on all packaged items for sale; food manager card expired. COS.
(7) Applebee's Neighborhood Grill, 2810 S. Soncy Road: Employee wiped hands on apron and touched glasses without changing gloves and washing hands. COS. Dish machine not sanitizing. To be corrected within 10 days.
(3) Applebee's Neighborhood Grill, 5630 W. Amarillo Blvd.: Dirty utensils stored with clean ones. COS.
(7) Aramark Dining Hall, 2402 Fourth Ave., Canyon: Dented cans on shelf in dry storage; basket containing waffle cones not easily cleanable. COS.
(16) Brady's Dairy Queen No. 17, 3333 S. Western St.: Sliced tomatoes in cold well at improper temperature; food employee put dirty lid in hand sink; handle of scoop down in ice; no thermometer in walk-in cooler. COS.
(3) Buttons & Bows Preschool, 1911 S. Madison St.: No soap at hand sink. COS.
(3) Chick Fil A, 7701 W. I-40: Ice scoop dirty; food debris on one utensil; cooler by tea station needs to be cleaned out. COS.
(16) Country Barn Steakhouse LLC, 8200 W. I-40: Two meat products held out of refrigeration for slicing found at improper temperatures; dishwasher not sanitizing; no test strips to check chlorine sanitizer; gaskets to reach-in coolers dirty; shelves in reach-in cooler dirty. COS.
(3) Denny's Restaurant, 2116 S. Georgia St.: Dishwasher not sanitizing properly. To be corrected within 10 days.
(3) Fazoli's, 2512 S. Soncy Road: Food debris on clean dishes; tea nozzles dirty; shelving in coolers dirty. COS.
(17) Furr's Cafeteria, 2640 Wolflin Ave.: Large beef roast from previous day, noodles cooked previous day and milk wash for fried food at improper temperatures; food employee washed hands at utility sink; chipped knife at dessert station. COS.
(7) Gloria's Restaurant, 1300 S. Grand St.: No ingredients label on Habanera sauce offered for sale by establishment; dirty plate on clean plate rack; slicer dirty. COS.
(10) Golden Lotus Restaurant, 2417 E. Amarillo Blvd.: Containers of cooked chicken and cooked beef without date marks in walk-in refrigerator. COS. Racks above ware washing area need to be cleaned; handle of rice scoop found below food level in container; rice scoop stored in water at improper temperature. To be corrected within 10 days.
(3) IHOP No. 3003, 1711 E. I-40: Microwave in waitress station dirty; inside reach-in coolers across from grill and dish rack shelves need to be cleaned; dirty ladles and dirty utensil bin on clean dish rack. COS.
(6) Imagination Station, 7910 Bell St.: No thermometer in refrigerator containing milk; vent hood dirty. COS.
(11) Kindred Rehab Hospital Amarillo, 7200 S.W. Ninth Ave.: Dented can in dry storage; cabbage out of date in reach-in cooler; food debris on utensil stored with clean utensils; chipped plate. COS.
(19) La Bella Pizza, 3801 Olsen Blvd.: Chicken wings not cooked to proper temperature; cooked taco meat in cooler and chopped ham without date marks; bleach sanitizer for wipe-down too strong; no probe thermometer for checking food temperatures; knife with broken tip found at sandwich station. COS.
(3) La Pasadita Burritos, 2730 N. E. 16th Ave.: Microwave dirty. COS.
(7) Life Fellowship, 2817 S.E. 34th Ave.: Food product requiring refrigeration after opening found not refrigerated; inside top of microwaves dirty (must be cleaned daily if used). COS.
(11) Logan's Roadhouse, 8310 W. I-40: Grilled fish on plate not cooked to proper temperature; dirty knives on racks in meat room and in kitchen; food debris on Lexan pan on shelf; trough under door of ice machine needs to be cleaned. COS. Display case for meat at improper temperature. To be corrected within 10 days.
(6) McDonald's, 2000 S. Western St.: No paper towels at hand sink; utensils need to be stored facing same way to prevent contamination; utensils containers dirty; inside orange juice machine dirty; soda nozzles dirty and need to be cleaned daily. COS.
(3) McDonald's, 2910 S. Soncy Road: Employee cleaned tables with window cleaner. COS.
(13) Mercado Latino, 3500 E. Amarillo Blvd.: Tortillas and salsa on shelf without labels; ice scoop stored on dirty surface. COS. Hand sink has been removed from food prep area and must be replaced; thermometers missing in two refrigerators near kitchen; cardboard used as shelving in walk-in refrigerator. To be corrected within 10 days.
(15) Mexico Lindo, 4515 S. Georgia St.: Tamale and shredded meat in hot hold at improper temperature; food employee handled taco/enchilada with bare hands; no paper towels at back hand sink; food manager card expired. COS.
(3) Nu Castle Diner, 518 S.E. 10th Ave.: Sanitizer too strong. COS.
(3) Papa Murphy's, 6032 Bell St.: Can opener and slicer on wall need to be cleaned. COS.
(6) Pho Van Restaurant, 5625 E. Amarillo Blvd.: Dishes air drying in mop sink. COS. Waste water leaking under three-compartment sink. To be corrected within 10 days.
(20) Pizza Planet, 2400 Paramount Blvd.: Sausage links in table-top cooler at improper temperature; chicken breasts for salad not cooked to proper temperature; lasagna from pizza oven not cooked to proper temperature; rag and chemical bottle in hand sink; unlabeled chemical hanging above hand sink; dishwasher not sanitizing properly. COS.
(9) Pizza Planet, 6801 Bell St.: Sanitizer in spray bottle not showing any sanitizer on test strips; knife rack dirty. COS. Salad make-table at improper temperature; fan on shelf in kitchen next to pizza make-table needs to be cleaned. To be corrected within 10 days.
(3) Quality Inn & Suites, 6800 W. I-40: No soap and towels at hand sink. COS.
(3) San Jacinto Christian Academy, 501 S. Mississippi St.: Inside top of microwave dirty. COS.
(14) Sanchez Bakery, 1010 E. Amarillo Blvd.: No labels on Flan and Tapioca Pudding made and packaged inside establishment and offered for sale to consumers; several potentially hazardous food items out of date; can opener dirty; clean utensils stored in dirty bin. COS. Hand sink is required in front kitchen area. To be corrected within 10 days.
(3) Sonic Drive-In, 1714 S. Western St.: Tea nozzles dirty. COS.
(14) Sonic Drive In, 2707 S. Georgia St.: Sliced tomatoes in cold storage well at improper temperature; food debris on pan drying on clean rack; new food manager must take Servesafe Certificate to Environmental Health office and register it with the city; build-up of scale inside ice machine. COS.
(3) Sonic Drive In, 7100 Bell St.: Top of make-table dirty. COS. Door on ice machine in back of store needs to be reattached and sealed; top opening on ice machine needs to be sealed. To be corrected within 10 days.
(13) Stretch's BBQ Barn, 3319 Bell St.: Spray bottle of bleach not labeled; sanitizer to wipe down surfaces too strong; sanitizer in wipe down buckets for cleaning tables too weak. COS. Faucet at mop sink dripping; no door sweep on screen door at back. To be corrected within 10 days.
(11) Subway, 6000 S. Western St.: Meatballs in hot hold unit at improper temperature; no paper towels at hand sink in back area; microwave and soda nozzles at drive up need to be cleaned; soda nozzles in front area need to be cleaned. COS.
(5) Subway 25610, 2001 S. Western St.: Meatballs in hot holding at improper temperature. COS.
(10) Super Mercado Los Olivos, 3803 N.E. 24th Ave.: Container of guacamole on shelf without label; no paper towels in restroom in bakery. COS. Handle of ice scoop in contact with ice in cooler. To be corrected within 10 days.
(27) Tacos Garcia, 2200 E. Amarillo Blvd.: Chopped tomatoes in cold holding at improper temperature; beef tongue in hot holding at improper temperature; cooked tamales stored in same pan as raw chorizo meat in reach-in cooler; several potentially hazardous food items in reach-in cooler without date marks; bottle of chemical stored with single use items. COS. No thermometer in make-table cooler; no calibrated stem thermometer for taking food temperatures; single use items stored on dirty surface; inside make-table cooler, inside reach-in coolers in kitchen, inside cooler in dining room and outside of chest freezer in hallway need to be cleaned. To be corrected within 10 days.
(3) Tailwind Amarillo Pre-Security, 10801 Airport Blvd.: Meat slicer not cleaned properly; inside ice maker dirty; single service items stored uncovered. COS.
(12) Taqueria El Comal, 1210 E. Amarillo Blvd.: Chile rellenos and meat stew on counter at improper temperature; handle of ice scoop submerged in ice used for drinks; inside ice machine and inside and outside make-table cooler need to be cleaned. COS.
(17) Thundering Buffalos Grill & Sandwiches, 2811 Fourth Ave., Canyon: No tongs for lime and oranges in bar; no sanitizer in three-compartment sink; no thermometer in reach-in on cook's line; can opener dirty. COS. Faucet at prep sink leaking. To be corrected within 10 days.
(5) Whataburger No. 307, 2424 S. Georgia St.: Sliced tomatoes in cold well at improper temperature. COS.
(3) Whiskey River, 4001 S.W. 51st Ave.: Beverage guns dirty. COS.


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Construct new facility at ECC City Campus
County Executive Mark Poloncarz's support for expansion of ECC North Campus is a mistake. In a shrinking region, we cannot afford to divide our investments. Why is the University at Buffalo pouring hundreds of millions of dollars into the Buffalo Niagara Medical Campus while Poloncarz is planning to expand ECC's facilities in distant Amherst? Shouldn't all SUNY institutions (of which ECC is part) be coordinating on regional economic development strategies?
It makes sense to build the new facility at the City Campus, where the county already owns two development sites directly adjacent to the campus. Many of the classes that are planned in the new facility are in the health sciences. Shouldn't those students have their learning center in close proximity to the region's premier medical research cluster at the Medical Campus?
According to the county's own study, 52 percent of students attending the North Campus are city residents while only 9 percent are Amherst residents. Building the new facility at the City Campus makes sense economically and logistically and is in the best interest of all taxpayers.
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Jobs in the green industry
July 26, 2005
The business of growing flowers, greenery, trees, and vegetables and of planting them in the landscape is commonly called the green industry. Earnings in wage-and-salary jobs in this industry varied widely in May 2004, from $20,420 for landscaping workers to $114,680 for chief executives.
Landscaping and groundskeeping workers had median annual earnings of $20,420 in May 2004. Pesticide handlers, sprayers, and applicators made more, with median annual earnings of $25,590. The grounds maintenance workers with the highest pay were tree trimmers and pruners—their median annual earnings were $26,150.
The median annual earnings of first-line supervisors of landscaping, lawn service, and groundskeeping workers were $35,340 in May 2004. Landscape architects who worked for a wage or salary had median annual earnings of $53,120.
General and operations managers in the landscaping services industry had median annual earnings of $73,550 in May 2004 and chief executives had median annual earnings of $114,680.
These data are from the Occupational Employment Statistics program. For more information, see "Careers in the green industry" by Kevin M. McCarron, Occupational Outlook Quarterly, Spring 2005.
Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, The Economics Daily, Jobs in the green industry on the Internet at http://www.bls.gov/opub/ted/2005/jul/wk4/art02.htm (visited September 29, 2016).
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Keanu Reeves
Born Sep 2, 1964
Keanu Charles Reeves is a Canadian actor. Reeves is perhaps best known for his roles in Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure, Speed, Point Break and the science fiction-action trilogy The Matrix. He has worked under major directors, such as Stephen Frears… Read More
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1964 Birth Born on September 2, 1964.
1966 1 Year Old After his parents divorced in 1966, his mother became a costume designer and moved the family to Sydney, Australia and then to New York City, where she married Paul Aaron, a Broadway and Hollywood director, in 1970. The couple moved to Toronto and divorced in 1971. … Read More
1976 11 Years Old Reeves's mother married Robert Miller, a rock promoter, in 1976; the couple divorced in 1980. She subsequently married her fourth husband, a hairdresser named Jack Bond. The couple's marriage ended in 1994. … Read More
1984 19 Years Old … In 1984, he was a correspondent for the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation TV youth program Going Great. … Read More
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1992 27 Years Old In 1992, he played Jonathan Harker in the Francis Ford Coppola-directed blockbuster Bram Stoker's Dracula, but his performance was received negatively.
1994 29 Years Old In 1994, Reeves's career reached a new high as a result of his starring role in the action film Speed. … Read More
1995 30 Years Old He made news by refusing to take part in Speed 2: Cruise Control – despite the offered $11 million paycheck, which would have been his largest to date – in favour of touring with his band and playing the title role in a 1995 Manitoba Theatre Centre production of Hamlet in Winnipeg, Manitoba. … Read More
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The 1999 science fiction-action hit The Matrix, a film in which Reeves had a starring role, was a box office success and attracted positive reviews. … Read More
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Reeves performed with the band Becky for a year, but quit in 2005, citing his lack of interest in a serious music career.
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He went on to play the lead character in two 2008 films, Street Kings and The Day the Earth Stood Still. … Read More
2010 45 Years Old During Man of Tai Chi's five years of scripting and production, Reeves acted in several B movies with lead roles as Henry in 2010's Henry's Crime and John in 2012's Generation Um. … Read More
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Reeves is neither Buddhist nor atheist, despite frequent listings to the contrary. He has previously claimed to be non-religious, while also citing an intense interest in Buddhism. In September 2013, when asked if he was a spiritual person, he replied with: "I don't know? … Read More
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Reeves has had two stalker incidents occur at his Hollywood Hills home. On September 12, 2014, Reeves awoke and found a female stalker in his library, who told him that she was there to meet him. … Read More
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Angie Cepeda carries self-conscious romantic comedy "Love for Rent" with intelligent grace. Shane Edelman's sophomore outing, a semi-earnest treatment of immigration woes and surrogate parenting, excels at off-moments. Audience Award-winner at N.Y. Latino fest seems unlikely to emigrate far beyond its Hispanic base after a skedded Florida run.
Columbian-born star Angie Cepeda carries self-conscious romantic comedy "Love for Rent" with intelligent grace. Shane Edelman's sophomore outing, a semi-earnest treatment of immigration woes and surrogate parenting, excels at off-moments, as when Cepeda hangs with the neighbor's tot or argues with her fiery cousin. Unfortunately, the romance between Cepeda and Ken Marino as her significant other is saddled with forced whimsy. Audience Award-winner at N.Y. Latino fest seems unlikely to emigrate far beyond its Hispanic base after a skedded Florida run.
Sunny, Florida-shot pic opens on a bad day for Sofia (Cepeda), a serious law student, who discovers that her husband-in-name-only (Brad Rowe) whom she married to get her green card, has stolen everything she owns. To compound her problems, her car is totaled by her cousin's hubby, George (Richard Speight).
But from disaster comes salvation when the well-to-do couple (Nora Dunn and Jim Piddock), whose car George has crashed in to, offers Sophia $50,000 to bear their child.
Sofia starts dating impish young doctor Neil (Marino), whom she meets in the hospital emergency room, not telling him about her surrogate pregnancy and unconsummated marriage. Along with an impossibly cute tyke named Max (Max Burkholder), fostered next door, the three form a de facto family, passing themselves off as such to Neil's memory-impaired mother. But secrets, particularly third trimester ones, have a way of being outed.
Tone varies widely. Film's more understated comic touches, dependent on the rhythms of the actors, tend to develop organically: Max rambles adorably on in perfectly inflected, run-on childspeak; a pregnant Sofia, studying in the library, unconsciously snitches chips from a silently outraged stranger's bag. Similarly, the longstanding relationships among brainy Sofia, her impetuous singer-dancer cousin and clueless cousin-in-law George spark with believable familial exasperation.
But exchanges between Sofia and Neil are not only arch and precious, but also require Marino to prance and jump in boyish enthusiasm at his own cuteness.
Unfortunately, the need to make the romance unique and quirky lumps "Love for Rent" together with every other stilted, overwritten attempt at reinventing romantic comedy — in this case, with a dash of immigration and a liberal sprinkling of surrogate motherhood.
But, oddly, when the laughs veer toward moral uplift, as they so often do in this kind of sitcom-influenced fare, the shift is less gruesome than it might have been. The rich couple's transformation from caricatures to three-dimensional characters, which allows Sofia to make a crucial decision on the child she is carrying, is accomplished relatively painlessly. Ex-SNL alumna Dunn as the chain-smoking, bitchy egg-donor, makes her last-minute transition to caring mother seem almost believable, while Piddock's affable, slightly potty British twit softens a potentially exploitative role.
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Pesto with Parsley and Almonds
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LOS ANGELES — In the face of increasing sophistication at beauty store counters, vendors at the Spa & Resort Expo and Conference differentiated themselves for the professional market by pumping up product potency and the portability of advanced devices for home and retail use.
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The event, which ran from Feb. 23 to 25 at the Los Angeles Convention Center and which also has a medical aesthetics component, featured 261 exhibitors and more than 4,400 attendees scouring for the latest treatments and gizmos making waves in spas and doctors' offices.
Every product in Pamela Hill Skin Care's range, priced mostly from $20 to $50, is receiving an infusion of peptides, according to the namesake creator of the Highlands Ranch, Colo.-based brand. "We see a trend toward active ingredients that aren't as irritating as Retin-A," she said. "The whole idea is to give aestheticians a line that augments the services that they are doing."
The demand for alternatives to retinoid and retinol from customers with sensitive skin is driving Rumson, N.J.-based Skin Scientifica's launch of T'Fivve, an antiaging skin care line costing $28 to $78 and being introduced on skinstore.com. The products contain plant-derived ceramides dubbed multi lameller emulsion, ascorbyl pentapeptide and K6PC5 to aid in wrinkle reduction.
"The retinoids are commonly used in the antiaging category, and we feel that some people can't really use those on a regular basis," said Jim Plaza, president of Skin Scientifica. "This is a product you can use every day."
Months-old brand DermaSurface, based in Newport Beach, Calif., addresses concerns about hydroquinone with its $60 Surface Bright product by replacing the controversial compound with tranexamic acid. "It helps with the excess production of melanin without the side effects that hydroquinone has," said DermaSurface founder Hollie Geer. "There are not a lot of ingredients out there for hyperpigmentation."
Whether hyperpigmentation or other conditions, Canfield Imaging System's complexion analysis machines allow retailers and spas to identify customers' skin problems to guide them toward appropriate remedies. At the expo, the company introduced the Reveal Imager, a compact and lower-priced counterpart to the large Visia machine that's been employed by the likes of Procter & Gamble to boost product sales by 18 to 30 percent or more.
"The halo effect of having a Visia-type system is dramatic. We are expecting a comparable type of increase from the Reveal," said Jim Larkey, director of product management at Canfield Imaging Systems. He explained it takes one to two minutes to complete photo images of the skin with the Reveal, which costs around $5,000 as opposed to about $14,000 for the Visia.
Another piece of equipment registering high on the buzz meter was Tända, advertised as the first home medical device approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for clinical levels of LED light therapy to treat acne and signs of aging. The Tända retails for $295 and was developed by Canadian firm Pharos Life Corp.
"The potential market is very, very significant," said Kevin O'Brien, president of Eclipse Medical Ltd., the U.S. distributor of Tända. Referring to the home device segment, he added, "It is estimated that in a couple of years, it will be at $1 billion. There will be products of low and high intensity."


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We have 2 males and 3 females very cute and happy puppies. The mother and dad have good dispositions and are on site. This is the third liter the mother is 6, she is a great mother. We have 2 black and white females, 1 red and white female and 2 red and white males they will have the longer hair like the father. Born July 1 2016 Call 765-729-8192
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Dayton :
Winchester - Dogs & puppies
This Huskys name is Titan he just turned 2. He is used to other dogs not sure about cats, but he needs a good home and one without children. He loves car rides and is a sweetheart.
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Tri-Cities (TN) :
Rogersville - Dogs & puppies
6 Adorable AKC Husky Puppies
4 Males 2 Grey/White 2 Black/White
2 Females Black/White
First Shots/Wormed
Playful/Raised with kids
Rehoming fee applies
Ready to go!
Please call, email or text with any questions!
Aug 30 -
Cincinnati :
Loveland - Dogs & puppies
Very lovable puppies they r 8 wks and ready to go! they have been wormed and vaccinated. the puppies are black, gray, and white. They have blue eyes. One very unusual puppy has a blue eye and a brown eye!! Plz call or txt if interested, 419 685 7009 Thanks!!
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Mansfield :
Polk - Dogs & puppies
Our AKC Siberian Husky puppies are ready for homes now and there are 3 unsold, 2 males and 1 female. Born 7/3/16, they are elegant, pure white with beautiful blue eyes. They look like Dad and his great grandfather that starred in the true-to-life Walt Disney movie, "Iron Will." The movie instigated the design of a quick-release safe harness that separates each sled dog. It is now a ...
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Indianapolis :
West Lafayette - Dogs & puppies
Hello! My name is Aspen.
I'm a beautiful, one-year-old, blue-eyed female Husky. My birthday is June 13. My family is looking for me a new home that is safe, clean, and lovable where I can get lots of attention!
I love running at the park, giving kisses, chasing butterflies, and smiling for photos. I am also trained in basic commands! I am sweet, fun, and I love to cuddle. If you're ...
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Knoxville :
Knoxville - Dogs & puppies
why is this site closing on 9/30 ? I have 1 husky puppy left available. bi eyed. 1 blue eye & 1 brown eye with a lil blue on top. looks very beautiful. shots & wormed. ready to go.
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St. Louis :
Cedar Hill - Dogs & puppies
I am now taking deposits on a beautiful litter of Siberian Husky pups. They were born 6/27/2016 and will be available 9/19/2016. They are being raised around children and other animals and are now beginning potty training and leash training. They will come dewormed multiple times and current on vaccines. A non-refundable deposit of $250 is required to hold pup of choice with balance due upon ...
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South Bend :
South Bend - Dogs & puppies
A.K.C. registered female Siberian Husky puppies. Black and white, or agouti. Blue eyes. 500.00 for limited registration. 600.00 for unlimited registration. Puppies will be up to date on vaccinations and wormed. We are located in Southern Illinois In Ellery, IL. it is between Fairfield and Albion Illinois. Address 2940 county road 665 north, Ellery Il, 62833. Phone 618 302 0535 or 618 445 3101 ...
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Southern Illinois :
Ellery - Dogs & puppies
I have 4 gorgeous AKC REGISTERED SIBERIAN HUSKY babies. I have 1 pure White Female 1 Sable or a light Wolf Grey/White and 2 Males that are a Dark Wolf Grey/White . Sire of the litter is Wolf Grey/ White Dam is Black/White. Both parents have blue eyes I expect the puppy's will as well D.O.B IS August 17,2016 will be ready to go around October 12,2016 will have 1 set of shots and will be ...
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Indianapolis :
Muncie - Dogs & puppies
12 week old female pups $400 sw mi
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South Bend :
Sawyer - Dogs & puppies
A new litter of Siberian Husky puppies were born on August 17th 2016. They will be ready for their new home on October 12, 2016. They will have been vet checked and have had their 1st set of shots along with their 2nd worming. Mom and Dad are on the premises for you to see. A 100.00 deposit will hold a puppy until he/she is ready for their new home at which time the remaining balance will be ...
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Huntington-Ashland :
Catlettsburg - Dogs & puppies
5 adorable puppies. 1 gray and white 4 red and white. 4 MALES!! 1 Female!! They were born July 1st and will be ready for new home August 26st. They will be up to date on all their shots and de-wormer and will have been to the vet for a health check. These fluffy little guys are so full of playful energy you'll fall in love with their personality's. I'm asking $750.00.Call or text anytime 937 ...
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Cincinnati :
Eaton - Dogs & puppies
Beautiful girl needing a new home. All shots up to date. Not fixed. No papers but is pure bred. She needs a little work with potty training but other than that she's a great dog. Good with kids. Need her to go to a good home asap. Text me anytime.
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Purebred 3 year old Siberian husky females for sale, not spayed and current on all shots, have been bred one time. Will need plenty of room to run with fenced in area. One is pure white with blue eyes and one is grey and white with blue eyes, will not separate. No papers, were used to breed pomskys, one weighs 53 lbs and one weighs 45 lbs, sled dog breeding.
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I have a white female Pomsky (Pomeranian & Husky) puppy for sale. I have to sell her due, to a sudden job offer/relocation.
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Boxer & Siberian Husky mix ,female 8 weeks old. 2 sets of shots, tail is docked. Loves kids and other pets ,loves to play ,pretty blue eyes.Needs a new home now will consider trades
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Dakota is absolutely beautiful!!! We must sell as we're having to move.
I'm potty trained / cage trained and have trained on commands by professional trainer. Im loose leash trained so would love to take walks with you as well. I'm potty trained, will sit / shake / roll over for treats. If you should have any questions, please let my owner know so I can hopefully meet you. Dakota Ps. Sorry ...
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Mount Vernon - Dogs & puppies
we have for sale akc Siberian husky puppies we have black and white ones and red and white males and females we are askng 250.00 and that is with a 100.00 deposit for more info contact me at 812-539-2211
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husky female adult, great watch dog, healthy get along well with other dogs, wonderful personality, 18 months old,
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Beautiful all white husky. Very playful. Good with other animals but she really needs a yard
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Black and white male husky. 15 weeks old. Puppy pad trained. Up to date on all shots. Great with children. AKC papers. Asking $250 or best offer. 256-570-4917. Thanks
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They are up to date on shots and deworm very cute can't sell till 8 weeks old there's 3 females and 4 males
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Miles and his teammates recently completed their season with a loss in the playoffs. "We didn't reach our goal of winning a championship and as a senior it is disappointing that my high school career ended like this."
There were rumors going around that Miles was going to visit Penn State this weekend. Miles addressed those rumors and his commit to Georgia Tech.
"I've been asked that question several times today and I don't know where it has come from. I am not looking at any other school and I am not thinking about visiting any school now or anytime soon."
Taylor remains a solid commit to Tech. "I have even told the coaches there that I am solid on my commitment."
There is one school that has been talking to Taylor about visiting. That school is Iowa. "Iowa has been in contact with me. They want me to come out for a visit. I was flattered but I am committed to Georgia Tech and to me, it is really too far away for my tastes. I don't see me going out there at all."
Taylor was very clear about the rumors flying around about him. "I don't know where these are coming from. They are not true and I don't have any visits planned."


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There are 58 companies tagged `mobile-app`; raised $482.3M from 158 investors
Square raised $340.5M from Starbucks, CrunchFund, Citi Ventures, Rizvi Traverse Management, Richard Branson, Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers, Tiger Technology Global Management, Sequoia Capital, Visa, Khosla Ventures, Greg Yaitanes, Marissa Mayer, Dennis Crowley, Kevin Rose, First Round Capital, Ron Conway, Biz Stone, Joshua Schachter, Shawn Fanning, Zachary Bogue, Andrew Rasiej, David Lee, Esther Dyson, Robin Chan, Fritz Lanman, Brian Pokorny, Xavier Niel, and Jim Pitkow in 5 rounds.
Kyte raised $23.4M from Steamboat Ventures, Teliasonera, Nokia, Draper Fisher Jurvetson (DFJ), DoCoMo Capital, Swisscom Ventures, Telefonica Ventures, Atomico, Draper Fisher Jurvetson (DFJ), Ron Conway, and Draper Richards in 3 rounds.
theScore raised $16M from Relay Ventures, Levfam Holdings, and Rogers Media .
Revel Systems raised $13.8M from Tim Tighe, Sean Tomlinson, Rothenberg Ventures, and DCM in 2 rounds.
SNAP Interactive, Inc. raised $9.3M in 2 rounds.
VictorOps raised $8.1M from Costanoa Venture Capital, Foundry Group, Foundry Group, Todd Vernon, Tango Ventures, and Dan Jones in 3 rounds.
Maxwell Health raised $8M from Vaizra Investments, Catalyst Health & Technology Partners, Tribeca Venture Partners, Serious Change, Lerer Ventures, BoxGroup, Tribeca Venture Partners, Lerer Ventures, TiE Angels, Vaizra Investments, and BoxGroup in 2 rounds.
biNu raised $7.6M from 500 Startups, PanAfrican Investment Co., TomorrowVentures, David Risher, Anthony Pascoe, Matt Rockman, Tony Faure, Savannah Fund, Adrian MacKenzie, Square Peg Capital, and TomorrowVentures in 5 rounds.
MyCityWay raised $6M from FirstMark Capital, IA Ventures, BMW i Ventures, IA Ventures, FirstMark Capital, and NYC EDC in 2 rounds.
Happyshop raised $5.6M from Aurus, Gerens Capital, and Aurus in 3 rounds.
Callvine raised $4M from S3 Ventures .
Organizer raised $3.9M from Chris Kelly, Founders Fund, Dustin Moskovitz, Dave Morin, Nate Bosshard, David Kittay, and Erik Moore .
Crew raised $2.6M from Naval Ravikant, Real Ventures, iNovia Capital, BOLDstart Ventures, Fred Destin, Real Ventures, and BDC Venture Capital in 2 rounds.
Artklikk raised $2.5M .
Bonfyre raised $2.5M from St. Louis Arch Angels and Private Investors from NYC in 2 rounds.
Zipments raised $2.3M from FirstMark Capital, Huron River Ventures, Windquest Group, Chicago Ventures, and Robert Safrata .
StayNTouch raised $2.1M from Concur and Acceleprise Ventures .
GeoPal Solutions raised $2M .
Crowdx raised $2M from JANVEST Technologies LP, thetime, and TASC in 2 rounds.
Airtasker raised $2M from Exto Partners and BridgeLane Capital .
Chefs Feed raised $1.8M in 2 rounds.
Yapert raised $1.7M from Tech Coast Angels, Desert Angels, and Pasadena Angels in 2 rounds.
CardFlight raised $1.6M from ff Venture Capital, Great Oaks Venture Capital, Plug & Play Ventures, Entrepreneurs Roundtable Accelerator, Apostolos Apostolakis, and Payment Ventures .
Tracks raised $1.4M from Scout Ventures and TMT Investments in 2 rounds.
CHiWAO Mobile App raised $1.3M from Kulk Group .
Snapsheet raised $1.3M from OCA Ventures, New World Ventures, Lightbank, and Lightbank in 2 rounds.
imagoo raised $1.2M .
Plex raised $1M .
ChartsNow raised $951.9K .
TAXI5.pl raised $675K from Satus VC .
Trigger.io raised $604.4K from The Accelerator Group, iSteps App Ventures, Caufield Angel Fund, Y Combinator, John Taysom, Maurice Werdegar, Paul Graham, Russell Siegelman, and David Cummings in 3 rounds.
SalesVu raised $600K .
ooomf raised $500K from Real Ventures and BDC Venture Capital .
iBuildApp raised $375K from Starta Capital and StartaCapital in 3 rounds.
Nexx Studio raised $315K from Tan Swee Yeong in 2 rounds.
Augment raised $300K .
SportsCstr raised $280K .
Everypost raised $275K in 2 rounds.
OBOOK raised $275K in 3 rounds.
Ubertesters raised $250K .
UrGift raised $250K .
magnetU raised $180K in 2 rounds.
Ubiregi raised $137K .
Queerfeed Media raised $130K from Squiger Technology Partners .
babberly raised $125K from Bobby Marhamat .
TravelKnowledge raised $100K .
Tagbrand raised $100K from Glavstart .
OHK Labs raised $100K from 22Hundred Group .
Bespoke raised $75K from Cliff & Maureen Baumann and Jeffrey & Lilah Wise .
PLAYD8 raised $60K .
ROSTR raised $50K from Florida Blue (Blue Cross Blue Shield Of Florida) and Healthbox .
IncreaseCard raised $50K from NXTP Labs in 2 rounds.
Ignis IT Solutions raised $50K from Brijendra Tiwari, Shailendra Math, and Dheerendra Chouhan .
Blink for iPhone and Android raised $50K .
Stratopy raised $45K .
PocketFM Limited raised $40K from Medra Capital .
Hypecal raised $27K from Plug and Play Spain .
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The National Sleep Foundation: www. sleepfoundation.org or send a request and a self-addressed stamped envelope to National Sleep Foundation, 1522 K St. NW 500, Washington, D.C., 20005.
American Sleep Apnea Association: www.sleepapnea.org or call (202) 293-3650.
National Institutes of Health's National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute: www.nhlbi.nih.gov/sleep or call (301) 592-8573 to request information.
Restless Leg Syndrome Foundation: see www.rls.org or call (877) 463-6757.
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...I have developed different approaches and didactic materials in order to improve the quality of my classes. I can say that my commitment as a teacher is 100% and I have excellent evaluations from my students. I also have established two primary philosophies as a teacher: to get students to thin...
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...I have many years of experience work with students in math. I am a certified Elementary Education teacher, grades K-6. My observations during college, para professional work during college and my student teaching were all done at the elementary level.
19 Subjects: including English, Spanish, reading, writing
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...I began collecting history and map books to deepen my knowledge. I took European AP history in high school, receiving a 5 on the exam, as well as a 760 out of 800 in the European history SAT subject exam. Last year, I tutored a student in World History AP, and he got a 4 on the exam, even though he was just a sophomore.
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...My master's was Acoustics. After I finished my graduate study, I published a book in Indonesian language that explains acoustics as a technical field. After 4 years working in a loudspeaker manufacture as sound system designer and loudspeaker engineer, I published my second book in measuring loudspeaker.
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The Only Way to Change Things in Congress is to Change the People in Congress
Most voters don't know that my opponent is the only member currently serving in Congress who has been reprimanded by the House Ethics Committee. In 2014, she received a public letter of reproval for obstructing their investigation after a complaint was made that she was using staff personnel on government time to help with fundraising activities.
She is rated as one of the top ten least-effective members of Congress. After seven years of serving in the House, she has introduced 38 bills and only one has made it out of committee to become a law, and that was for renaming a Post Office. She has a current score of "0" from the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), as she consistently votes against bills that support small businesses.
She voted against conducting background checks on Syrian refugees, calling them "attacks on frightened and vulnerable women and children." Her comments were made just a few weeks before a young terrorist mother and her husband killed 14 people in San Bernardino. Clearly, her actions and statements do not reflect the values and views of her constituents. The only way to change things in Congress is to change the people in Congress.
We have a winning strategy and we have built a winning team. But politics is not a spectator sport; we need your help! We need you to like us on Facebook, walk with us in your neighborhood, write a letter to the editor or make a financial donation. Large or small, every donation is greatly appreciated and every dollar puts us closer towards having the financial resources we need for victory. Thank you for your support!
101 ISIS Operatives Arrested Inside the United States in the Past 14 Months
Wave of ISIS Activity Continues
In March 2014, the United States arrested its first ISIS inspired operative within the domestic United States. At the time, very little comment was made in the media or by elected officials. This was also the era when the President referred to ISIS as the 'JV' as in junior varsity in terrorism.
This week, the 101st ISIS related arrest occurred in the Bronx of a recently naturalized 22-year-old American citizen originally from Albania.
In the last fourteen months, arrests have continued unabated as the talented federal agents have worked diligently within a system of law enforcement that enshrines American's civil rights along with imposed politically correct goals, rooting out over 100 Americans interested in serving ISIS either abroad or domestically.
California accounts for just under half of the arrests with 50 and yet very little news is made unless it involves the horrible tragedy of this last December in San Bernardino, CA where two ISIS operatives took the lives of 14 innocent Americans gathered for a office holiday party.
Unfortunately, in late 2011, Congressional Representative Judy Chu voted to end the funding for American troops in Iraq creating the very vacuum that allowed ISIS to grow and take over a swath of territory larger than some American states.
Since then, she and her liberal colleagues in the White House and Congress have passed repeated resolutions weakening America's ability to deal with the emerging threat of a nuclear Iran while reacting to the foreign atrocities of ISIS.
It is well past time to deal with ISIS and each related terror group of extremists as a very real domestic threat and provide the funding and other capabilities requested by local, state, and federal law enforcement.
Domestic Terror Numbers Going In The Wrong Direction
According to recent FBI reports, which have been reported lightly in the mainstream media, the number of investigations currently active for terrorists linked to ISIS in the United States now number over 900 and include every state in the Union. Even more amazing, the number of arrests as a result of these investigations has doubled in a year.
This is not a small problem. The FBI is still investigating the San Bernardino terrorist massacre and announced additional related arrests in the last few days. With residents of the 27th Congressional District so effected by that tragic event that struck just to the east of us and involved residents of cities across our region, it's time for Congress to step and provide communities and the FBI with the tools they need to coordinate these critical investigations.
For more information on this explosive report, click here http://threatknowledge.org/jihadist-threat-continues-to-grow/
Be Honest, This Is Not An Economic Recovery
245,000 residents of the 27th Congressional District are blessed to have jobs in the private sector and some 24,000 are employed by the government. As we come up to the 8th anniversary of the Wall Street collapse that started the last recession, there is a jarring fact that we must be very honest about: Only 61.4% of working age adults in our neighborhoods are in the labor market.
This historically low figure creates an all-time high in the difference between the full measure of unemployment and underemployment (you have a job, but need a better one) and the official statement of unemployment. In the 27th Congressional District, the unemployed and underemployment rate is about 12%, intolerably high, while the officially reported unemployment rate is 3.7%.
It's time Congress and especially elected officials like Judy Chu got honest and stated what we know. While there is a recovery going on, the economy is still stuck in neutral with hundreds of thousands still out of work or working below the level they were at when the economy went south in September 2008.
Until we get honest, there won't be a full recovery.
Here's the link to the Federal Bureau of Labor Statistics on Underemployment:
Why Do I Want to Represent You in Congress?
As a former FBI Agent, I believe it is the primary responsibility of our government to insure the safety of its citizens from all threats including domestic terror. As a small business owner in the San Gabriel Valley, I believe Congress must do more to support small businesses, which create jobs and grow the economy.
Congress is filled with career politicians who are influenced by corporate and union money, ignoring the voices of the people. The incumbent Congresswoman has served in elected office since the 1980's. Over that same period of time, I have created jobs; helped dozens of businesses in the district and region expand; and mentored young people while working as a Reserve Police Officer. Our district is very entrepreneurial and home to thousands of first generation American business owners. Our district needs someone who is experienced and knows what it takes to run a successful small business.
My top three priorities are: Making sure our law enforcement agencies have the necessary equipment and training to identify and stop domestic terror threats like the one that led to the deadly attack in San Bernardino last December; reviving a local economy by supporting small businesses that create good paying jobs; and working to bring back home more of the federal tax dollars paid by residents of the 27th district in the form of transportation improvements.
Our current representative in Washington has been marginalized by the Congressional finding that she was guilty of interfering with a federal investigation and committed witness tampering. The people of this district deserve better representation. Using my leadership skills and experience, I will be your voice in Washington who will bring justice, safety and prosperity our community.
Campaign 2016
In 2012, as a small business owner and former FBI Agent, I entered into the political arena and ran for Congress as I was concerned about the $14 trillion in national debt being laid at the feet of our children and grandchildren. Today, the national debt is now over $18 trillion. Immigration and tax reform issues remain unchanged and the economy is still struggling to recover. Now, terrorism is back in the headlines. After reflecting back on the past three years of my "political life," I realized I was not ready to give up the fight and efforts are now underway for the 2016 election.
Over the past several months, we have been very busy with the campaign, meeting with people and building a campaign committee. In speaking with Republican leaders and potential donors, the question that is commonly asked is, "What will be different in 2016?" My answer is the following:
- 2016 is a presidential election. History shows us that voters want a change after 8 years of one political party in the White House and it is likely a Republican will be the next president.
- Michael Antonovich recently announced he is running for the California State Senate in the 25th District. His district overlaps 60% of my district including Pasadena and nine other cities. His campaign will help register new Republican voters and bring them out at election time. Mike and I are friends; he has supported me in the past and I know he will help me when he can in 2016.
- In December 2014, Judy Chu received a letter of public reproval from the House Ethics Committee for using staffers to work on fundraising events and for obstructing the committee's investigation. As a former FBI Agent who investigated political corruption cases, her past unethical behavior is where we will start our message with the voters.
I am excited about the 2016 election. With over a dozen Republican candidates running for president, there is a new "fire in the belly" for Republican voters. The current polls show most voters are very dissatisfied with Washington politics and politicians. If you have some time, please send me an email or give me a call. I will be happy to discuss the plans we have developed and welcome any new ideas you might have to help our campaign succeed. Working together, we will make sure the "American Dream" is available and attainable to everyone, including our children and future generations. I believe there is a better tomorrow for America, one that will only come with "Leadership, not Politics."
The Arena
To Those Who Went With Me Into the Arena
"It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood; who strives valiantly; who errs, who comes short again and again, because there is no effort without error and shortcoming; but who does actually strive to do the deeds; who knows great enthusiasms, the great devotions; who spends himself in a worthy cause; who at the best knows in the end the triumph of high achievement, and who at the worst, if he fails, at least fails while daring greatly, so that his place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who neither know victory nor defeat."-- President Theodore Roosevelt
Last year, I read the "Wilderness Warrior," a book about Theodore Roosevelt's life and his involvement in protecting the environment. Little did I know that a year later, the election would be focused on the Antiquities Act of 1906, which is described in detail in the book.
President Roosevelt was his own man, standing up against the party line and doing what he felt was the right thing. He was criticized by many for inviting Booker T. Washington to have dinner with him at the White House. While he was on a hunting trip in Mississippi, Roosevelt refused to shoot a bear that had been tied to a tree, and as result, a toy maker in New York created a stuffed toy animal and called it the teddy bear.
Reflecting on the past two years of the campaign, we all gave it 100% and we did the best anyone could do. Although we did not win the election, we met wonderful people who are dedicated to making this country a better place, now and for future generations. We also discovered wonderful organizations throughout the district that are working every day to serve the needs and the needy in the community.
I am very humbled and grateful to have had a team of hundreds of people who worked so hard for what seemed to many to be an impossible task. Thank you for giving me your support, trust and confidence.
Our country will continue to be the shining light on the hill only if we, the people, continue to stay involved, stay informed and demand the best of our elected officials. Now let's get back to work and watch them like a hawk.
Thank you, Jack
Discovering the Angeles
As an Eagle Scout and Scout Leader who has spent hundreds of days and nights camping, hiking, biking, planting trees and building trails, I am one of the millions of people who enjoy spending time in the San Gabriel Mountains every year. We are fortunate to have many, many beautiful places to go to that are so close and accessible. With the new San Gabriel Mountains National Monument, many of the recreational activities we have enjoyed for many years are now at risk. We need a balance of recreation and preservation. We need leadership, not politics.
Why I Am Supporting Jack Orswell
I do not easily endorse political people, as they are prone to focus on self-centered agendas, forsaking any desire to lead and serve others. Jack Orswell, on the other hand, believes in and leads a values-centered life, which out-behaves our misbehaving Congress. I met Jack in graduate school.
Unlike other students, he did not seek a degree for a promotion or a raise. As the owner of his own small business, there was little motivation to pursue education at this time. Yet, Jack felt it was important to set an example that learning is less about what you know and more about what you do with what you know; and what you do should to contribute to the lives others. In 2008, Jack lived out this value in the most extreme way. During the economic crash, Jack's business was hit hard. Most in his position would lay off employees to keep the business afloat. Instead, Jack did not cut himself a paycheck for over eight months in order to keep his people employed without pay cuts.
You see, Jack gets the fact that real people, with real families, real lives, and real hopes and dreams are depending upon their leaders to provide trust, compassion, stability, and hope. Jack has demonstrated the capacity to deliver this kind of leadership to the American people.
Jim Uhl, Upland 18 year public safety professional & college professor
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2. Oakland - Zito, Mulder, Hudson... 'nuff said
3. NY Yankees - hmmm... well, i guess money can buy everything... except maybe the occasional win against Texas... at home
4. Seattle - coming together: even Cirillo hit over .350 last week
5. San Fransisco - struggling of late... but if L.A. doesn't start hitting, these guys have already won the West
6. Boston Red Sox - Trot Nixon knows what's up - this bullpen's only good for 2 outs an inning anyway
7. Minnesota - contract this
8. Montreal - in great shape as long as Zach Day doesn't come unglued
9. Chicago Cubs - good pitching should keep them afloat until Sammy returns
10. Philadelphia - Kevin Millwood is becoming unhittable
11. Houston - you gotta like their chances...until the playoffs of course
12. Los Angeles - Kevin Brown was still healthy when I wrote this
13. Kansas City - starting to come back to Earth
14. St. Louis - don't think a bullpen's important? look at these guys
15. Toronto - Vernon Wells is the real deal
16. Anaheim - anyone remember who won the World Series last year?
17. Texas - who needs pitching when you have A-Rod, Palmeiro and Juan Gone... and Carl Everett... AND Hank Blalock
18. Chicago White Sox - team has 20 wins, 7 by Esteban Loaiza... someone isn't pulling their weight (see: Mark Buehrle)
19. Cincinnati - power trio: Dunn, Kearns, and... Aaron Boone? hey, whatever works
20. Colorado - you know, every once in a while a road win wouldn't hurt
21. Arizona - good thing they got rid of Durazo when they did, huh?
22. NY Mets - Mo Vaughn: lots of $.... Tom Glavine: lots of $... spending a lot of money and still never winning: priceless
23. Florida - sure would love to be Jack McKeon - no wait, that's a lie
24. Pittsburgh - that's right, Randall Simon leads this team in hitting... no no, let me repeat that: Randall Simon
25. Cleveland - where's Ricky "Wild Thing" Vaughn when you need him?
26. Tampa Bay - mathematically eliminated... just wait till next year
27. Milwaukee - only real concerns are at pitching and hitting... and maybe fielding... just wait till 2071
28. Baltimore - read these words carefully: swept at home by Detroit
29. San Diego - they weren't even that good with Nevin and Hoffman.. go Chargers
30. Detroit - trying to figure out how to put my disgust into words
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ARLINGTON, Va. - President Bush paid tribute Monday to fallen U.S. troops, calling those who have died in Iraq and Afghanistan "a new generation of heroes" in a solemn Memorial Day visit to Arlington National Cemetery.
Speaking under overcast skies after laying a wreath of red, white and blue flowers at the Tomb of the Unknowns and meeting privately at the White House with the families of some troops killed in battle, Bush said that today's fighting forces follow a rich tradition of American sacrifices throughout the nation's history.
"Now, this hallow ground receives a new generation of heroes: men and women who gave their lives in places such as Kabul and Kandahar, Baghdad and Ramadi," Bush said. "They believed in something larger than themselves. They fought for our country and our country unites to mourn them as one."
Speaking to the relatives of some of the more than 300,000 buried at the cemetery, Bush said, "Nothing said today will ease your pain. But each of you needs to know our country thanks you and we embrace you and we will never forget the terrible loss you have suffered."
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