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Diveheart Foundation
Rating: 4.99 stars 81 81 reviews
900 Ogden Ave #274 Downers Grove IL 60515 USA
Diveheart helps build confidence and independence in children, adults and veterans with disabilities through the sport of scuba diving. The DIVEHEART VISION: It is our hope to bring the disabled dive industry up to the level of the disabled ski industry by 2020. For example: fifty or more years ago if an individual in a wheelchair rolled up to a ski resort in Colorado and wanted to downhill ski, there were no opportunities. Today, many ski resorts and operators around the world cater to skiers with disabilities, giving them the opportunity to experience the excitement of Alpine skiing. We believe that as individuals with disabilities discover that scuba diving is an activity that they can easily participate in, the tide will rise and the growing demand will necessitate that dive retailers, manufacturers, instructors, operators and resorts recognize and meet the need.
Diveheart has programs for children, adults and veterans with disabilities.
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Just got back from the trip to Cozumel. Amazing how a group came together to have such a meaningful and great time!
Diveheart Foundation goes out of their way to provide an excellent experience for their participants. As a new volunteer I was amazed by how the dive instructors catered to the physical and emotional challenges of each individual. Everyone had a great time and I am already looking forward to the next adaptive dive event!
Diveheart is an amazing organization that breaks down physical, psychological and emotional barriers through the therapeutic sport of SCUBA. The benefits for its participants are real and immediate, Diveheart changes lives on a daily basis. People with mobility challenges are suddenly free to move in a weightless environment. People with cognitive challenges experience a sense of accomplishment and tranquility that only SCUBA can offer. The president, Jim Elliott does not take a salary, and his is fantastic - always looking for ways to help adaptive divers and their families. As a Diveheart volunteer, I have had the privilege to witness this all first-hand. It is a First-Class Organization on every level!
I have had the privilege to volunteer with Dive Heart, to support their efforts which provide opportunities to give experiences the joy of underwater exploration. They provide exceptional training to people who volunteer to provide a safe experience for the participants.
I am truly grateful to share the experience with the participants and other staff.
Diveheart helps disabled children, adults and veterans build confidence and experience freedom through SCUBA. The founder/president does not draw a salary, and key roles are filled by dedicated volunteers.
Sharing a dive with someone who could not otherwise dive is one of the best ways to dive! And then the "thank you" that person gives me after the dive is one of the best "thank yous" I have ever received. One of the best ways I can spend my free time is volunteering with Diveheart.
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Hello, my name Kirk. I am a disable veteran. I found diveheart through another member of my VFW when I was talking to him about my recent diving certification and experience a couple years ago. Since then, I have learned a lot from the other members and participants. There is so much to be gained from scuba and having a disability. As a volunteer and a client, I have seen how it affects others with disabilities and felt it myself. Jim Elliot is one of the great ones! He is knowledgable and very passionate. It bring excitement to all that we do in the group. I look forward to every event and any way I can help. I really hope that we can make the vision of this organization come true. The results of a facility for therapeutic diving, here in midwest, would be a truly beneficial accomplishment. The amount of people we could reach and help would be astonishing!
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Over the last several years, I have worked with several non-profits in various cities across the country... and in all honesty I had become quite disenfranchised. Almost every group I had volunteered with or donated to ended up being mired in internal politics or drama, and many were more focused on serving the founder or the board's financial or political gains.
I was introduced to Diveheart by a random encounter and have (literally) jumped in with both feet since our first meeting. The things that this organization has accomplished are truly amazing... and it's extremely evident that they've only scratched the surface of the amazing things to come.
I can't say enough good about Diveheart, and I hope you'll take some time to learn more about the organization yourself!
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I have volunteered at Diveheart for a few months now and have been impressed with their dedication to their participants. It is rare to see people who truly care for those in need, but the excellent staff at Diveheart definitely do!
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I've been volunteering for Diveheart for about a year now. I mostly volunteer in the office and have become very close with the board members and staff. They have provided me with multiple opportunities to learn and I am able to see firsthand how committed they are to making this organization successful. The founders dedicate their whole life to Diveheart. They are constantly thinking about how to make improvements and what would be best for the participants.
One of my favorite things about Diveheart is being able to engage with the participants and hear their stories about how rewarding scuba diving is for them. I've heard stories of how they feel like they belong to a family and are motivated to do better because of their accomplishments.
I am currently an occupational therapy student and love the therapeutic potential that diving can bring to people as well as the purpose and meaning that people find within scuba diving.


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I've never heard of that but I suppose they could verify that you were paid a salary within a range.
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Yesterday's Fire Island Invasion Brought All New Drag Names
Evita Patron. I wonder if this was Ricky Martin, having slipped into the star's costume.
Every year, a boat full of gussied-up drag queens cruises from Fire Island's Cherry Grove into the harbor of the Pines as an annual protest of the time Grove drag queens were denied drinks at the Pines' Blue Whale because they weren't "real women."
This is sort of like Stonewall in reverse--we're commemorating our community's own oppression of itself--though the drags make it glitzy and fun and celebratory, with lots of camp and circumstance.
And yesterday, they looked amazing--and had truly memorable names to boot.
Among the drag stars disembarking to cheers from the crowd:
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Douglas High School soccer players from the present and past will meet Monday when the annual alumni men's and women's games are played.
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Public Space One (PS1) is a nonprofit arts organization operating as an expansive, collaborative, communal social sculpture. It runs on the sweat equity of artists, actors, activists, musicians, performers, and writers working as volunteers. Through a variety of programs, presentations, and exhibitions in downtown Iowa City, it is an experimental platform for multiple forms of creative expression, social happenings, and other community-engaged activities.
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Caryn L. Bellus is a board certified appellate lawyer whose practice includes all aspects of the firm's legal work. She specializes in the areas of civil appeals, civil litigation support and insurance coverage. Her extensive appellate experience includes appearances before the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals, the Florida Supreme Court and all five Florida District Courts of Appeal. In addition, in the areas of insurance coverage and bad faith, Caryn is an expert in providing coverage analysis and litigating the interpretation of insurance policies.
Caryn is a Past Chair of The Appellate Practice Section of The Florida Bar, the Chair of the Florida Defense Lawyers Association's Amicus Curiae Committee, and a member of the Appellate Court Rules Committee.
Ms. Bellus was voted a Florida Super Lawyer in Appellate Practice from 2006 through 2016, named one of Florida's "Best Lawyers" in Appellate Practice from 2012 through 2016, named one of Florida Trend's Legal Elite in Appellate Practice from 2009 through 2011, and selected as a "Top Lawyer" in Appellate and Insurance Coverage by South Florida Legal Guide each year since 2005.
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30 years of experience
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Billions Raised, Zero CuredMay 13th, 2011
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WOW, I'm a MomMay 4th, 2011
iVillage published a snippet of a story I wrote.
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I first felt like a real mom after pushing a 10 pound, 9 ounce baby boy from my body, and I was reminded of my motherhood when baby boy No. 2 arrived, weighing slightly less, yet still more than 10 pounds. "WOW-I'm-a-mom" thoughts continued with every feeding, sleepless night, and overwhelming moment of love and tenderness. But nothing registered a bigger "WOW" than finding out I had cancer, and realizing that mothering two growing boys had more implications than I'd ever thought possible.
Joey (the biggest boy) was almost 4 years old when a doctor revealed the mass I found in my left breast was malignant, and Danny (the smaller and younger of the two) was 18 months old. My first reaction after the dreaded phone call ("unfortunately, cancer cells were found") was, "OMG, what if I die and leave these guys without a mom?" Nothing scared me more, and every time I looked at my precious bundles, my gut twisted and turned. Maybe I wouldn't die, but how would I care for kids while puking and pouting about my bad luck. Cancer would probably be easier without kids, I decided in the beginning, and then I quickly changed my mind — my kids were the key to my fight, they would save me.
And they did — save me. Their innocent, simple, and honest approach to life kept me peaceful (most of the time). "It's only a haircut," declared Joey while helping shave my head after hair started tumbling from my scalp. And Danny, too young to have a clue about my cancer crusade, helped me keep life as normal as possible. Playgroups, preschool, and family vacations (in the midst of chemo, radiation, and two hospital stays) were not uncommon, and I never did vomit or become as depressed as I'd predicted. Now, don't get me wrong — cancer did suck. But so did birthing monster-sized children. The point is that life got better. The pain of having babies faded, and those beauties who tore through my body made it clear that the pain of cancer would become blurry, too.
And blurry, it is. It's been six years since I was diagnosed with breast cancer. Joey is 10, Danny is almost 8 — and "WOW, I'm (still) a mom!"
Until Every Woman KnowsMay 3rd, 2011
Mom probably gave you lots of advice over the years, and now, in the spirit of Mother's Day, it's your turn to dish out on some breast cancer wisdom to the moms (and other women) in your life. The gist of the message you should spread is this — not all breast cancers are the same, and not every woman with early-stage breast cancer needs chemotherapy. There's a test (Oncotype DX) that helps patients understand if chemo is right for their type of breast cancer, BUT, 50% of women who are eligible never hear about this test. That's why you should watch this video, and then pass it on.
Love Facebook? Connect with Until Every Woman Knows for important information and updates on this initiative!
Happy Girls Are the Prettiest GirlsMay 2nd, 2011
Maybe you need a gift for a survivor girl (or any girl), a present for yourself, or a little something for Mom (Mother's Day is this Sunday, May 8). Well, then, may I suggest this inspirational piece? Are there really any better words for guiding one through life's stumbles and tumbles? I think not. Visit MixedMediaMomma at etsy to order. Just $15.
I believe that happy girls are the prettiest girls. I love that!
Cancer CrazyMay 1st, 2011
Sometimes I wonder if I should write about every little cancer thought that runs through this head of mine, because what if confessing everything makes me seem a little wacky to the millions (OK, hundreds) of readers who stop by each day. I guess that's the point, though, isn't it — to spill out every ounce of crazy so others can relate, connect, and realize they are not alone. There is always someone out there experiencing a very similar set of circumstances, and the challenge is to find that someone. Well, if worrying is your game, then you've found the right girl — me.
My concern of the day — fatigue. Unexplained, can't-keep-my-eyes-open weariness. Now, I'm not talking major issue here. I'm in the early stages of feeling tired (translation: yesterday was my first day), but knowing that mysterious sleepiness sometimes registers as a symptom of cancer has got me thinking. I'm thinking it is so strange that while talking to my mom on her back porch yesterday afternoon my eyes were so heavy like lead that I quickly returned home, where I confessed to my family, "I have to sleep!" and headed right for my bed. I was out in an instant and slept for nearly three hours. You'd think I'd have trouble sleeping that night, but I didn't — I was out cold for nine hours.
Nothing leading up to my extreme fatigue was strenuous, and I didn't even exercise yesterday, so I can't blame physical exertion. There was some emotional elementary-school drama throughout the week, a good amount of boy bickering, and the usual work and home balance challenge. Still, I can't remember when I was so beat I couldn't function. That's what worries me.
I'm hoping this is all a fluke, and I'm just waiting now to see how the next few days measure up. (I won't judge today, though, because Danny and I did walk 16 dogs at the Humane Society in 90-degree Florida heat, and I know the wiped-out feeling settling in my bones is completely justified.) Chances are I will not be back complaining about my worn-out state. This is probably just a moment of cancer panic, sure to pass, making me look a little looney for even giving it a second thought. But that's what my cancer head does — it spins what's likely just normal stuff into "what if?" woe. Same thing happened with a headache that lasted for six days, a bump inside my mouth, and a dozen other symptoms that have led me to doctors, dentists, and always … this blog.
Fellow cancer survivors, this confession is for you. Let it serve as a reminder that you are never alone.
Heart of Haiti — Because Moms RockApril 27th, 2011
She was the first girl to to calm my fears when I found a lump in my breast. "It's probably nothing to worry about," she told me (because that's what moms do), and she was the first one to race over to my house when the surgeon who performed my biopsy called and told me, "Unfortunately, cancer cells were found." She was the one who sat by my side prior to surgery, camped out in the hospital lobby waiting for the outcome, and announced at my beside after I was all stitched up, "The cancer didn't spread!" She sat with me for every chemo infusion, watched my kids for every radiation treatment, hauled me into the cancer clinic when I could barely stand up, and then escorted me to my own private room, where I spent five days with blood counts numbering in the 700s. She was back with me for the second hospital stay, too, and really, whenever I needed her, she was there. She is a woman who truly helped me — and she still does, like every day, because I have two little boys, and who doesn't need assistance with that madness?
Yep, my mom is a special girl, and I honor her always — especially on Mother's Day, which is coming up real soon, you know? May 8 is the big day!
Wanna appreciate your momma? Here's an idea for doting on mom and helping other women in need, also — all at the same time:
Shop the Heart of Haiti Project (HOH), an endeavor founded by Willa Shalit (daughter of Gene Shalit) and her company, Fairwinds Trading. HOH offers artisan-crafted decorative arts and jewelry for sale, and all income derived from sales of the products on the HOH site enhances an artisan's family's nutrition, educates children, and brings access to healthcare and dignity. Macy's is a partner in this venture, and you can shop the HOH collection in its entirety at http://bit.ly/gaalFP.
BONUS: Special 15% discount for YOU when you purchase a Mother's Day gift from the Heart of Haiti and Rwanda Path to Peace collection between 5/3 – 5/8. Just use promocode: CLEVERGIRLS.
Will my mom be getting something special from HOH?
Stop reading here, mom!
And it might look something like a certain pendant pictured to the left.
Which one will it be? Gosh, I like them all. Can't decide on a favorite just yet.
What's your fave find on the HOH website? Share in the comments. And if you do splurge on mom while shopping around, name your pick so we can check it out.
I was selected for this very special "CleverHaiti" opportunity by Clever Girls Collective, which endorses Blog With Integrity. All opinions are my own.
Borrowed Wig Back HomeApril 26th, 2011
It makes me happy to send off my wigs to friends in need, but it makes me happier to get them back — not because I need a cover-up (please, let me never lose my hair again!), just because it means those once lost in cancer crises are all done covering their bald heads. Sporting their new sprouts, they box up the blond locks and return to sender.
Back to my bedroom closet goes this hair — until someone else needs it.
(Thank you, Tina, for your sweet note. I am so thrilled by your progress.)
Breast Cancer Bag for Barnacle Boo-BooApril 24th, 2011
This is the pretty pink bag that holds all the stuff to care for my littlest boy's newest boo-boo:
Read here for the whole sad story, which happens to be turning out just fine.
The Magnificent Morning MileApril 19th, 2011
The following post appears on all of my blogs (this one, Braving Boys, and Square One), because the topic is just too good not to share over and over again. I know it's not about breast cancer, but there's a good amount of pink in the photos. Does that count?
The Morning Mile is the kind of event that gives you goosebumps, said my friend and fitness maven Fitz Koehler today at a Hidden Oak Elementary School post-run press conference, where she addressed parents, school officials, and partner executives from AvMed, all of whom were gathered to marvel at the success of this school exercise program.
Goosebumps is right. I felt them when student Michael stepped up to the podium to be honored for running a grand total of 100 miles since the program launched at Hidden Oak this past November, and I felt them as I watched hundreds and hundreds of kids, their moms and dads, and the officials and execs, too, log laps on the field behind the school at 7:15 this morning. The day was foggy and gray, but the spirit that filled the outdoor space was not — the energy was electric as camera men snapped away and shouts of excitement were captured for TV. It was inspiring.
Fitzness International's Morning Mile is a before-school walking/running program offering children the chance to actively start their days while enjoying fitness, fun, and friends. There's some competition, too, because that just makes life more exciting, and kids earn necklaces, plus a colorful sneaker charm for every five miles completed. It's a big deal, and it could be exactly the fresh start you need at your school. Think focused energy, positive self esteem, obesity prevention, and in-shape kiddos, and this program should be just a little bit enticing — right?
Time to explore your Morning Mile options. Goosebumps, remember? Goosebumps.
My Life After CancerApril 15th, 2011
I don't even remember submitting this photo, but out of 800+ pics featured in a New York Times online photo collage called "Picture Your Life After Cancer," it's one of 200-250 selected for publication in a book to be published next year by the American Cancer Society.
So, there I am to the right. And here are the other 883 survivors: Picture Your Life After Cancer
Gracie's Best FriendsApril 12th, 2011
"The fun doesn't stop just because Gracie has stage 4 breast cancer," says Gracie's friend, who emailed me today to share about her buddy. Here's what else she says:
"She is going on her 6th year of stage 4. We are a tight knit group of girlfriends. We love her, support her, laugh with her and keep her spirits up. We have even planned a girls trip in September to go to Forks Washington. We are huge Twilight fans too!"
"We are a creative group and we built a website in Gracie's honor. We even came up with a breast cancer jewelry line to honor our friend. We wear our jewelry proudly. It is a reminder of our best friend and all she has to endure. Together we stay strong."
Check out Gracie's friends' websites here (and if you have a story to tell about breast cancer, leave me a comment):
Congratulations!March 27th, 2011
My oncology follow-up was almost one week ago. Today, 10-year-old Joey said, "Congratulations on not having cancer anymore! Sorry that's kinda late."
Hey, I'll take it!
Paul Rudd Donates His BirthdayMarch 22nd, 2011
Ooooo, I like this!
Rudd mentions his CrowdRise page — here it is: http://www.crowdrise.com/paulrudd-morebirthdays
I Am UnremarkableMarch 21st, 2011
Arrived at Cancer Center at 7:45 AM. First up was blood work — one needle stick, three tubes filled, one pretty blue wrap.
Then, to an exam room for vitals (yes, everything is low, but that's OK, it's just because I run).
Next, a makeshift gown, because the real deal was nowhere to be found (I kinda like this version better ).
And finally, a visit with my oncologist and a med student, who both agree I am still a healthy girl, or, in medical speak — I am unremarkable. I love how that sounds.
Departed Cancer Center at 9:45 AM.
He Can't Remember CancerMarch 20th, 2011
I was reminding John today that I have my oncology follow-up tomorrow morning, and 7-year-old Danny said, "What's oncology?"
I told him it basically means cancer, that I have a visit with my doctor to make sure I still don't have the disease. Then the conversation went like this:
Danny: "What if you do?"
Me: "Then I'll treat it."
Danny: "Will you tell us if you have it?"
Me: "Of course, I'll tell you."
Danny: "Can I touch you if you have cancer?"
John told him that yes, he can, that cancer is not contagious.
Funny, because I've already had cancer, but Danny was so young (18 months old when I was diagnosed) that he has no real memory of the whole ordeal, which I happen to think is pretty cool. It's like it never even happened to him. That makes me happy.


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Cher Jokes Trump and Putin are in Bed — LiterallyPoliticians and citizens have implied that Donald Trump is in bed with Russian president Vladamir Putin, but no one has taken the idea as literally as Cher.
Jennifer Lawrence Makes Us 'Believe' In Her Stellar Cher ImpressionJennifer Lawrence is back on the talk show circuit and we couldn't be happier.
You Have to See Cher's Twitter Tirade Against Donald TrumpShe really goes for it.
Cher Heads Up Marc Jacobs' Fall 2015 Campaign: See Her LookIn it, Cher dons a floor-length black Marc Jacobs gown, matching black military jacket and leather gloves.
Cher Still Thinks David Letterman's the Unflattering Word She Called Him in 1986Some things never change.
Kanye West to Cher: Thanks for the Auto-TuneCher was the silent star of the Met Ball, even receiving a special thank you from the night's most high profile couple, Kanye and Kim.
Cher Likes Chinese FoodIt's true. She does.
Beyoncé Didn't Inspire Kim Kardashian's Met Gala Look—So Who Did?Kim Kardashian had a different singer in mind when she picked out her gown for the ball. And it may surprise you.
Cher & Piers Morgan Feud on Twitter Over Older Pop Stars Wearing FishnetsThe spat followed Morgan's comments about Madonna doing just that.
Christina Aguilera Does Killer Impressions of Britney Spears, Shakira & Cher: WatchChristina Aguilera isn't just a great singer, she's a phenomenal impressionist.
Cher Announces Rescheduled Tour Dates Following IllnessAccording to a release, the new dates will include a new wardrobe for the singer different from what she showcased on the original tour.
George Strait, Billy Joel, Cher Top Midyear List of 2014 Highest-Grossing North American ToursSix months into 2014, and George Strait is coming out on top.


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By Katherine Rosario, Lyster Army Health Clinic Public AffairsJanuary 24, 2013
FORT RUCKER, Ala. (January 24, 2013) -- Lyster Army Health Clinic celebrates Cervical Cancer Awareness Month this month by encouraging women to stay educated on the new recommendations for cervical screening.
Cervical cancer is the second most common cancer in women worldwide. Therefore, it is imperative that routine Pap test screening be done based on individual risk factors and the most up-to-date evidence-based recommendations, said Deborah Delk, certified women's health nurse practitioner at Lyster.
Women used to be screened for cervical cancer at age 18 or when they became sexually active, whichever occurred first. This early screening led to aggressive treatment that often caused infertility problems or preterm labor for women, she said.
"Recent clinical trials have shown that cervical cancer typically occurs in women 21 years old and older, not in these very young women," Delk said. "Based on this clinical evidence, the decision to postpone cervical cancer screening until age 21 was made."
However, testing for sexually transmitted infections is encouraged once sexual activity begins. Pelvic exams are done if needed for problems.
Recent changes to annual Pap exams include extending the length of time women are seen between tests. In women between the ages of 21 and 30, if they have had two consecutive negative pap tests, they may extend the time between Pap screenings to every three years.
Another recent change is to extend the Pap smear screening interval to every three years in women ages 30 and older who have never had precancerous cells and who have had two consecutive negative pap smears.
"Cervical cancer is most strongly associated with infection with HPV types 16 and 18," Delk said, adding there are 13 high-risk types of HPV and incorporating an HPV test during a Pap smear screening makes the results for cervical cancer more accurate.
At Lyster, an HPV test can be administered at the time of pap collection, and if both are negative, women can go five years before needing another HPV test with their Pap test, she said.
Annual well-woman exams should continue even without Pap smear screening. There are a number of other gynecologic problems that are screened for during this annual appointment. Screening for uterine, ovarian and breast disorders should continue on a regular basis depending on the age of the woman.
Screening for sexually transmitted infections should continue annually from the onset of sexual activity through age 25 regardless of risk factors, according to the Centers for Disease Control.
To schedule an annual well-woman appointment, call 255-7000 or book online at www.tricareonline.com.


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UCC_AUTHENTICATION_MODES Enumeration
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Assembly: Microsoft.Office.Interop.UccApi (in microsoft.office.interop.uccapi.dll)
|Member name
|A flag indicating that the HTTP Basic Authentication scheme is needed or used with credentials consisting of a user name and password in plain text transmitted over the network. This authentication mode is not supported by Office Communicator. It is included for MSN compatibility.
|A flag indicating that the HTTP Digest access authentication is needed or used. The scheme is based on the Basic Authentication scheme but without sending a password in plain text over the network.
|A flag indicating that the Kerberos authentication protocol is used for mutual authentication between a client and a server.
|A flag indicating that no authentication is needed or used.
|A flag indicating that the NTLM authentication protocol is used requiring a challenge-response sequence with three messages being exchanged between a client and a server.
In signing in an endpoint into the server an application can use a member or a bit-wise combination of some members of this enumeration type to explicitly set allowed authentication modes. When a combination of all authentication modes are set as the value of the AllowedAuthenticationModes property on an IUccServerSignalingSettings instance the UCC API always selects the highest commonly supported authentication protocol. When the authentication fails, the application is responsible for handling the fallback. This often amounts to retrying with other not yet used authentication modes. An example is that an application retries the authentication process by setting the allowed authentication modes to UCCAM_DIGEST | UCCAM_NTLM & ~UCCAM_KERBEROS when the use of the Kerberos protocol fails.
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typedef enum UCC_AUTHENTICATION_MODES { UCCAM_NONE = 0x00000000, UCCAM_BASIC = 0x00000001, UCCAM_DIGEST = 0x00000002, UCCAM_NTLM = 0x00000004, UCCAM_KERBEROS = 0x00000008 };


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Conservancies are the future of Africa and Botswana and Namibia are on the leading edge of this movement. From the intentional cap on the number of visitors through pricing in Botswana, to the constitutional amendment for sustainability in Namibia, southern Africa is facing a new frontier for remote safaris. The open ranges of northern Namibia, where the real Namibia can be found, to northern Botswana's Selinda Spillway, where you witness the lesser-known zebra migration, this safari offers you a different view, an authentic experience.
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Step off the well known trails to carve out a one-of-a-kind travel experience that is uniquely yours, Northeast India is home to more than 200 ethnic groups, each with its own tribal language. This journey takes you into villages rarely visited and offers a wealth of cultural encounters with traditional people who still operate under the tribal system. Most of these people can trace their history directly back to Southern China, which you will see in their faces and in their handed-down traditions.
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From making chocolate and peanut butter, to climbing a volcano, to ziplining in the rainforest, this amazing family adventure encompasses some of the best experiences Guatemala has to offer. Go on a jaguar footprint scavenger hunt, and wander the stone monuments of the Mayan city of Tikal. This is a journey your family will long remember.
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South Africa is home to a variety of outstanding and unique lodges and tented camps. This adventure offers three very distinctive properties that give travelers experiences ranging from the classic African safari in search of the 'big five' in Sabi Sands, to the rare and unique fynbos plant kingdom of Grootbos, with its remarkable whale watching opportunities, to grass lands of the Kalahari, home to the traditional San people.
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Explore India's natural wonders on this dynamic family adventure that includes learning to be a junior naturalist with stays in luxury tented camps. Track tigers and sloth bears and so much more.
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This Kenya & Tanzania Safari Classic is a perfect adventure for the first-time safari traveler. Explore game-rich private conservancies and national parks in search of the famous big five - lion, leopard, elephant, rhino and buffalo. Experience the open plains of the Serengeti and the fabled lands of the Mara. Learn about the traditional Maasai culture.


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October 7 & 8, 2016
Beaverton, Oregon
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Register by July 12, 2016 and the conference costs $55 for an individual and your spouse is free. Save an additional $10 by being an OCEANetwork Supporting Family. That makes the conference only $45 for an individual or a couple!
After July 12, 2016, the conference fee is $65 payable at the door. (Or $55 if you become an OCEANetwork Supporting Family.) We have plenty of room this year for walk-in registration, so if you missed the July 10th deadline, don't hesitate to come to the Oregon Convention Center and register at the door.
Qualifying Parents of Preschoolers Attend for FREE
Parents of preschool students are invited to be our guests at the 2016 Oregon Christian Home Education Conference. For parents to attend for FREE:
There is no child care available. If you choose to bring your children they will cost $10 each for children ages 3-5. Babies and toddlers (0-2) are free.
Registration for Parents of Preschoolers will open 8 a.m. April 21, 2016.
Parents of Preschoolers: Please consider becoming an OCEANetwork Supporting Family. Your support helps fund the ministry and services of OCEANetwork.
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Children & Young Adults
Young Adults (13 and older) are invited to attend the conference with their parents. We've arranged for special classes of interest to young adults attending the conference. Registration for teens costs $10 each. Young adults 13+ may also attend the Used Curriculum Exchange with their parents if they wish.
Children (3 - 12): This year we have a special parent/child track for children ages 6 - 12. To participate, a parent must accompany their child(ren) to the classes. We also have room in the adult sessions this year for well-behaved children. Children are expected to be with their parents at all times. For their own protection, children under 13 years of age are not allowed in the Used Curriculum Exchange. If you plan to shop in the Used Curriculum Exchange, please make alternative care arrangements for your children (have dad, grandparent or friend watch them while you are shopping). Registration for children ages 3 -12 is $10 each.
Nursing infants and toddlers (0 - 2) may attend with their mother at no charge. You are welcome in the sessions during those times your baby is quiet, but we ask that you leave when the infant is noisy so that others may hear the session clearly. For their own protection, infants are only allowed in the Used Curriculum Exchange if they are in a front pack. No strollers, backpacks or other conveyences are allowed. If you plan to shop in the Used Curriculum Exchange, please make alternative care arrangements for your children who do not fit in front packs. (Have dad, grandparent or friend watch them while you are shopping.)
OCEANetwork is using a public building with several other events occurring at the same time. OCEANetwork will not be responsible for unattended youth. You must keep your children ages 0 - 12 with you at all times.
Grandparents can be a home school family's greatest ally! To help them see a bigger picture of home education, we invite you to bring your children's grandparents to the conference. Give them the opportunity to see the hope for the coming generations, rub shoulders with home-educated young people, and hear from some of the best homeschool advocates in the nation.
Grandparents can register for $10 each when registering on the same form as your family. This applies only to grandparents of children being home educated by their parents. It does not apply to grandparents who are home educating their own children or their grandchildren.
Exhibit Hall Only Pass
We believe the curriculum hall and the conference work together to equip you for the upcoming school year. Therefore, we encourage you to register for the whole conference to obtain the best preparation for next year.
However, we recognize there are some who prefer to attend the Exhibit Hall only. Therefore, we will be offering Exhibit Hall Only passes this year for $15 per adult, and $10 for children ages 3+. Children 2 and under are free. (Children ages 3 - 12 are not allowed in the Used Curriculum Exchange.)
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Individuals with an Exhibit Hall Only Pass will not be able to attend any conference workshops, or keynote sessions at the conference. If you find you would like to attend the entire conference, you may apply your Exhibit Hall Only fees toward walk-in conference registration.
Exhibit Hall Only Passes must be purchased at the door. They go on sale starting at 8:30 a.m. on Friday, July 22nd, and will be available for purchase throughout the conference. Used Curriculum Exhibition shopping times for those purchasing Exhibit Hall Only Passes will be after families who pre-registered for the entire conference.
Support OCEANetwork and Save
Help support the work of OCEANetwork all year long - become an OCEANetwork Supporting family and receive an additional $10 discount to the conference. Supporting Families receive OCEANetwork's newsletter for Oregon Christian home educators. In addition, Supporting Families receive $20 off Home School Legal Defense Association membership. Those two discounts pay for your Supporting Family membership! Become an OCEANetwork Supporting Family or renew today with your conference registration, take $10 off your conference registration and support the work of OCEANetwork.
Current Supporting Families whose membership expires after 7/23/16 may also take a $10 discount on this year's conference.
Single parents
If you are a single parent raising your family alone and you are homeschooling or want to look into homeschooling, contact Joyce Padilla at email@example.com
At-the-door Registration
When you pre-register, you help OCEANetwork with our planning and conference logistics - and you save $10! However, if you have not pre-registered by July 10th, you may still register at the door. Walk-in registrations are welcome.
If for some reason you find you cannot attend the conference, please notify Joyce Padilla at email@example.com. We don't want you to miss any of the great messages, so we will give you credit towrds conference recordings in lieu of a monetary refund.


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Developer Dan O'Leary tells The Associated Press he wants to build a $1 billion entertainment complex in Norcross that could give a jolt to Georgia's economy and infuse the popular HOPE scholarship program with much-needed cash.
Records obtained Tuesday by AP show O'Leary met with Gov. Nathan Deal in January. His office didn't immediately comment on the proposal.
Deal previously said he doesn't favor any expansion of gambling. O'Leary says the machines are permitted by state law and wouldn't need legislative approval.
O'Leary pitched a plan in 2009 to transform Underground Atlanta into a casino, but the project was scuttled. He says he hopes to earn the backing of state lottery officials.


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OSHA News Release - (Archived) Table of Contents
OSHA News Release – Region 6
U.S. Department of Labor
Region 6 News Release: OSHA-05-1921-DAL
Tuesday, Oct. 4, 2005
Contact: Diana Petterson or Elizabeth Todd
Phone: (214) 767-4776, ext. 222 or 221
OSHA Fines Texas Firm $108,500 Following Lubbock, Texas, Trenching Accident
LUBBOCK, Texas -- -- A Texas construction contractor faces a proposed fine of $108,500 following a trenching accident that claimed a worker's life, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) announced today.
Utility Contractors of America LLC, Lubbock, Texas, a construction company headquartered in Wolfforth, Texas, was cited for two alleged willful and seven alleged serious violations for not protecting employees involved in excavation work from cave-in hazards. The fatal accident occurred April 5 when the walls of a 33-foot deep trench collapsed at the company's worksite in Lubbock.
"OSHA has standards to prevent trenching accidents, and we are enforcing these standards aggressively," said John Miles, OSHA's regional administrator in Dallas. "In this instance, the company did not ensure that employees were working within the protective system designed to safeguard workers from potential cave-in hazards."
The willful citations were issued for failing to instruct employees to remain within the confines of a trench shield while working inside the excavation and to provide them with an adequate surface with guard rails while walking over the excavation. A willful citation is issued for violations committed with disregard of or plain indifference to the requirements of the Occupational Safety and Health Act and regulations.
The serious violations included failing to: ensure workers did not use the track hoe bucket to access trenches; provide a ladder within 25 feet of the excavation area; provide adequate protection from overhead loads while installing sewer piping; ensure that a competent person was at the site in the event of a cave-in, and follow manufacturer's instruction on the use and limitations of trench protective systems. OSHA defines a serious violation as one in which there is a substantial probability that death or serious physical harm could result from a hazardous condition about which the employer knew or should have known.
The company has 15 working days from receipt of the citations to comply, request an informal conference with OSHA's Lubbock area director, or contest the citations and proposed penalties before the independent Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission.
Employers and employees with questions regarding workplace safety and health standards can call OSHA's Lubbock office at (806) 472-7681 or OSHA's hotline number at 1-800-321-6742 to report workplace accidents, fatalities or situations posing an imminent danger to workers.
Employers are responsible for providing a safe and healthful workplace for their employees. OSHA's role is to assure the safety and health of America's workers by setting and enforcing standards; providing training, outreach, and education; establishing partnerships; and encouraging continual improvement in workplace safety and health. For more information, visit www.osha.gov.
U.S. Labor Department releases are accessible on the Internet at http://www.dol.gov. The information in this news release will be made available in alternate format upon request (large print, Braille, audio tape or disc) from the COAST office. Please specify which news release when placing your request at (202) 693-7765 or TTY (202) 693-7755. The U.S. Department of Labor is committed to providing America's employers and employees with easy access to understandable information on how to comply with its laws and regulations. For more information, please visit www.dol.gov/compliance.
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Arsene Wenger had made his first signing of the transfer season when he signed Gervinho to the Gunners.
The Ivorian striker will be a strong successful target man in the Arsenal set up. He will be able to poach goals when needed, and use his strength to hold up the ball to allow for the players to get into the attack.
Juan Mata, the young Spanish midfielder, is who Arsene Wenger needs to set his sights on next.
He has to entice Mata to join the club at the Emirates and leave Valencia behind.
This is going to be a tough task because Valencia still wants him a lot and so do a few other clubs.
Mata may take 20 million pounds to sign, but the Spanish playmaker is the right kind of player to spend the money.
Here is a list of four reasons why Arsene should splash the cash for Mata.


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Historical Traveler Reviews Farol Design Hotel Cascais
Nice, but with some problems.
After 3 days in Lisbon we wanted to get out of the noise and booked a room for one night at the farol design hotel.As it was low seaon, the hotel was not fully booked and we got an upgrade to a designer room at the cost of 170 euro a night. The room was al white
and the theme was "amore". It had a beautifull view on the atlantic and the sound of the waves was very relaxing.The staff was very young, but friendly. The restaurant at the hotel looked nice and had again a fantistic view and terras overlooking the sea.The quality of the cooking however was not up to standard.
We ate a sunday evening and it seemed to us that the chef had a day off. Also don't ask the staff for wine suggestions, because nobody seems to know anything about wine.
I would recommend the hotel for the atmosphere and the fact that it is build almost in the sea. Go eat further done the coast at Quincho, were you have some really good restaurants and the coastline is more wild.
The best!!!
Super location and very romantic place! We went for Valentines day. Staff was very helpfull, friendly and accomodating! They showed us all available rooms (they all have different designs and settings) and let to choose ours! Waves were crashing into the rocks all night long right under our rooom window! No complaints about the food. Lisbon is a short and pleasand ride away! HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!!
Overrated! Snobby staff!
No one should have to put up with arrogant staff, especially if you are paying 300+ euro per night for a room. Yes, the views are impressive and so is the design of the rooms, but not out of this world or worth having to put up with snobby and unprofessional staff!
Reservation not honoured - Stay Elsewhere
We selected this hotel as it appeared to offer luxury accommodation at a good location in beautiful Cascais.
However, on our arrival, with a confirmed reservation, we found that the hotel did not have a room available. A fashion show was being organised that evening and we suspect that our room had been taken to accommodate that event.
The staff at first refused to acknowledge we even had a booking. Then we were offered sub-standard accommodation next door. After considerable aggravation (taking two hours) the staff eventually realised we would not be fobbed-off and we were offered a room in the Albatroz Hotel. This is an excellent hotel, in a far better location, with impeccable service. We would recommend you say there not at the Farol Design Hotel where the indifferent, condescending staff seem to think they are doing you a favour by letting you stay.
Hard to recomend .....
... the Farol without a note about the club next door. We had a sea view room to the right side of the hotel for our stay in mid March 05, the noise from the club was a bit of an issue for the first two nights but then luckily the club was closed for the remainder of our stay.
That aside our room was lovely, oceanside lcoation lovely, breakfast was great, staff where great but when open every night in high season the club could be a real problem.
For the hotel itself, Above Average but because of the club next door Neutral at best.
Cascais itself is a great place though, ideal base to explore Lisbon, Sintra etc
"Our Farol nightmare on 27 march 2005"
During the day, imagine a beautifull place, the Altlantic ocean, a 5 stars hotel with a superb design, a very nice restaurant and a very frinedly staff...This is paradise. During the night, the place turns into hell. If you are unfortunate enough to have a room on the left part of the hotel you won't sleep before 6 in the morning ! The manager of the Farol hotel is also the owner of an ugly discotheque making so much noise that your stay at Farol is just a "robbery". We paid 225 euros for a room with sea view and were enable to sleep...When you say that to the reception, they just say : "you're not the first one to complain", glad to know that !!!
Loved it! Perfect for the 20- & 30-something fashionable traveler!
I found this hotel to be the perfect place to stay in Cascais if you are traveling with friends or as a couple (it's not really a family establishment), in your 20s or 30s, and are interested in good food, modern decor, central location and a reasonable price. It is not the place to stay if you are looking for resort or business style amenities, or a traditional style. The rooms are a reasonable size, and have balconies facing the ocean. It is the most spectacular thing to fall asleep with the windows open, hearing the waves crash into the rocks. (We don't recall there being a lot of noise from the club next door.) We loved that each room was decorated by a different well known Portuguese designer. We loved the modern, minimalist and chic decor. We loved the breakfast and worshipped the restaurant at the hotel for dinner. The location was also perfect. On the water, and set apart from the center of town, but still a very short and pleasant walk to the center of town. And we couldn't get over how reasonably priced it was. I think we paid about 140 Euro/night, which is the least i've paid for a hotel in the designhotels chain.
I wouldn't recommend the club unless going in August when it is filled with the fashionable Portuguese and other-European crowd. I think the rest of the year it is a teeny bopper-esque crowd.
A Wonderful Hotel
A lovely hotel with pleasant, courteous and well-informed staff and a chilled atmosphere.
Breakfast was fantastic (you can eat outside, virtually on top of the Atlantic) and the views spectacular. Very close to the centre of Cascias and the Marina, but you have to drive to Guincho.
I would definitely return.
Refreshingly stylish yet relaxed 5 star - brilliant!
What a brilliant hotel, my parents were looking for a really special boutique style 5 star hotel to celebrate a special anniversary somewhere along Lisbon coast and found it here. Unbelievable views out to the Atlantic, a sophisticated yet relaxed feel, wonderful service (great breakfast) and a short walk into Cascais.
Very unpleasant experience
I have experienced that in portugal 5 star ratings are equivalent to maximum 3 stars in Italy or France and our experience at this "design hotel" confirmed this to me . Very young unexperienced staff :one girl ,very kind and shy,registered me and hardly carried my luggage to the room;the room was quite impersonal but confortable with nice sea view .The bad problem is that there is a disco playing loud music till 4 o' clock am right into the hotel !!! So WE COULDN'T SLEEP . The breakfast very very average also . So we were looking for service and charme and none of them was found at the expensive overpriced farol. They have serious problems with service - the reception was not able to book a rental car for me - and my rating is improved only by the embarrassed kindness of the staff .
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Travel Blogs from Cascais
Days 5-6: Hike to Cascais
... br> Parede, January 7, 2013, Day 181
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I must say this has been one of my less memorable days of late--despite the high number of towns that I'm visiting. I am glad that I've taken the time to explore Greater Lisbon well... even though Lisbon suburbs have been significantly less inspiring than, say, Paris Suburbs or Napoli Suburbs.
Parede has a quiet neighborly feel, and I stop for a quick strum on a bench under a tree before ...
Luscious Lisbon
... at the slightest bit of sunshine take off their shirts to sun their big guts. The Dutch, get into their bikinis ( at least they have good figures from all the bike riding). The Germans get into their speedos and do weird bending exercises outside your windows. And the French, well they park anywhere, do anything they like and as Pete found out this morning like to wander around the shower block completely ...
Five days at sea....
This morning we woke to a beautiful sunrise over the Atlantic. It's incredible how vast the ocean is, we left the Azores on Sunday night and we won't see land again until early Saturday morning, so far we haven't even seen another boat or ship. Some people would hate it but I love the sea days, so ...
Day 14 - How can you lose a big citadel?
... We truly had a grandstand view. Meanwhile, the square itself was filling up with spectators, and at one stage it must have held a couple of thousand people. After a pleasant and leisurely dinner where we unwound after the long drive and the rigours of the day, Brian took himself off with camera to look at the light and sound show. Despite our initial cynicism, we had to admit that this very large elaborate display really was something. Our first impression of ...
... Here we had spectacular views of the city and had a very pleasant time strolling the narrow cobbled streets of the Santa Cruz area. Washing strung between window sills is a very common sight here and in lots of areas of Lisbon. We then walked to the Baixa quarter and took a ride up the Elavador de Santa Justa which was built at the beginning of the 20th century. More fabulous views of the city. As we were on our way home, we found a guy called Diogo, who worked for Eco Tuk Tours and ...


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The Vermilion County Coroner's Office and the Danville Police Department are investigating the death of a man found outside on the ground in the 500 block of North Griffin Street in Danville. 42 year old William Newbern, of Danville, previously from Decatur, was pronounced dead by the Coroner's Office at 6:51 am at the scene. An Autopsy is scheduled for 9 am tomorrow. This investigation is ongoing and is being treated as suspicious.
The Vermilion County Coroner's Office and the Danville Police Department are investigating the death of a man found outside on the ground in the 500 block of North Griffin Street in Danville. 42 year old William Newbern, of Danville, previously from Decatur, was pronounced dead by the Coroner's Office at 6:51 am at the scene. An Autopsy is scheduled for 9 am tomorrow. This investigation is ongoing and is being treated as suspicious.
According to the Paxton Record, WATSEKA — Iroquois County prosecutors have decided not to proceed with the prosecution of a township road commissioner who was charged with official misconduct in February.
State's Attorney Jim Devine dismissed the case against Daniel L. Bauer, 55, of Cissna Park, during a Nov. 14 hearing in Iroquois County Circuit Court.
A grand jury's indictment had alleged that Bauer used Pigeon Grove Township's tax-exempt status to receive a $1,100 discount on a riding lawnmower he bought for his personal use. Bauer serves as a road commissioner for the township.
Devine said he decided to dismiss the case after learning that "material witnesses" planned to testify that the mower was "partly used for township purposes."
"The mower in question that he bought in his name ... was also used to mow township property," Devine said. "That was unknown to me at the time this prosecution commenced and we went to the grand jury. So, since the mower was partly used for township purposes, we no longer had a viable case."
Bauer, who has served as a road commissioner since 1993, bought the mower in April 2011 and saved $1,100 on the purchase price by using the township's tax identification number. Bauer also was not charged any sales tax.
Watseka attorney Ronald Boyer had filed a motion to dismiss the indictment against Bauer in April. In his written motion, Boyer argued that "the facts alleged in the indictment as to the defendant's conduct do not demonstrate how the defendant exceeded his lawful authority."
In August, a grand jury returned an amended indictment, and Bauer pleaded not guilty.
According to the Paxton Record, WATSEKA — Two handwriting experts are working independently to determine whether murder suspect Andrew M. Condon wrote a letter from jail to one of the prosecution's witnesses, asking him to change his testimony.
Judge Gordon Lustfeldt entered an order in Iroquois County Circuit Court last week, appointing Warren Spencer to analyze the letter on behalf of the defense. Spencer will be paid a fee of up to $1,125, to be paid for by Iroquois County. Lustfeldt ordered that Spencer deliver his findings to the court in "a timely fashion."
Meanwhile, State's Attorney Jim Devine said Monday that he and Assistant State's Attorney Alex O'Brien have hired their own independent handwriting expert.
"We've contacted the FBI to do an analysis of the handwriting on our behalf," Devine said. "We're still waiting on the results of that analysis."
Condon, 35, of rural Ashkum, is charged with two counts of first-degree murder in connection with the October 2012 fatal shooting of Jonathan D. Rubin, 27, of Danforth, at the Shell gas station in Gilman where Mr. Rubin worked.
Devine said in court last month that Condon wrote a letter from jail to one of the state's witnesses, trying to persuade the witness to change his story. Condon has denied writing the letter.
Iroquois County will pay for the defense's handwriting expert because Condon cannot afford to pay for one himself, according to court records. The county also will pay up to $5,000 for the defense to hire a video expert, who will compare the suspect seen on surveillance footage at the gas station to Condon.
Condon's trial is set to begin on Feb. 2.
According to the Paxton Record, WATSEKA — An Iroquois County judge declined Monday to issue no-contact orders against a Loda village trustee.
Loda residents Richard and Sandy Coffey and J.R. and Regina Ptacek filed petitions on Nov. 14 seeking no-contact orders against Loda Trustee John Zalaker.
Judge James Kinzer dismissed the petitions Monday in Iroquois County Circuit Court after hearing arguments and witness statements.
The Coffeys and Ptaceks, who regularly attend the village board's monthly meetings, claimed in their petitions that Zalaker threatened them in recent weeks, including during the Nov. 12 village board meeting.
Zalaker was charged with disorderly conduct for his involvement in a melee at the end of the meeting and has publicly apologized for losing his temper. Zalaker has been issued a Dec. 15 court date.
According to the News-Gazette, We may know by next week who will replace Mike Frerichs in the Illinois Senate.
The Champaign Democrat was recently elected state treasurer, and the Democratic party chairmen in Champaign and Vermilion Counties have been working to appoint his replacement.
Vermilion County Democratic Party Chairman Frank Wright said around a dozen people have approached him about the job, and he's since narrowed that list down to six. He said Champaign County Democratic Party chairman Al Klein has a list of his own.
Wright said he may have some news about finalists or the selection itself on Dec. 2. He declined to mention names of people who are being considered.
According to Just the Facts, at Thursday's school board meeting they accepted the resignation of head coach Michl Kearney effective, November 7th. Kearney has been with the district for six years and head coach for five. The program has seen major changes since he has been head coach including no Varsity team in 2012. In 2013, they finished 0-7 and after co-op with Schlarman Academy in 2014 finished 1-7 overall. Kearney put a lot of work into building the program. At the time of print, Kearney nor administrators would comment on the resignation.


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I double-dog dare you to photograph a day in the life of your cat. That means once per hour for 24 hours, you take a picture of your cat.
Now you can't disturb or inconvenience the cat in any way. You must find it, unobtrusively snap your shot and go back to bed or whatever you were doing.
You worry that this will produce only a boring montage... a cat sleeping... more cat sleeping.... yet again cat sleeping. But people do time-lapse photography of plants, for God's sake, so a cat's 24 hours must be a little better than that.
At least I'd look at all 24 pictures.


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KANNAPOLIS, N.C. The Augusta GreenJackets (52-56) lost 4-3 on Thursday, after the Kannapolis Intimidators (51-56) scored three runs in the bottom of the eighth inning.
The Intimidators did their damage against Raymundo Montero (1-5), with an RBI double by Jacob Morris and a two-run single by Ryan Leonards.
Ty Ross had two RBIs for the GreenJackets, one on a solo home run.
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Everyone is constantly searching for happiness. People wish to change something about themselves, the world or others but often cannot. They waste their lives in making endless plans, chasing multiple targets, building relationships, learning new skills, trying to sort out conflicts, seeking quick and magical solutions- but nothing seems to work in the long run. Difficulties keep on piling. Despite best of efforts, people end up in frustration, pain and anger. Ever thought why?
This is because most of us do not know the correct path. The solution to all our problems lies in understanding ourselves and discovering the true self that is buried in each one of us. A part of our mind wants to change while there are other parts, which resist, fear and hate change due to the adverse life experiences we have had. In order to overcome this we need to hear, understand, resolve and integrate hidden parts of our self.
A person has to go through this process. The real psychology aims at self-discovery and self-growth. It requires effort, patience and motivation. There are no shortcuts or magical pills. Although it is a slow but a very rewarding journey. We need to reconnect with our true self, that is the only hope and answer to all our problems.
Pulkit Sharma, Writer, Clinical Psychologist and Psychoanalytical Therapist at Imago-Centre for Self, New Delhi & Indirapuram (Ghaziabad).