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The home is nestled among a clump of oak trees. Making the home fit under the trees was a challenge, according to Cheri, but it was worth it for the meaning it had to the family.
The spot where the home is built is the same spot that Dave's parents' home stood so Dave grew up in that same spot nestled under the oak trees.
The home that now stands though is larger with all the luxuries of a modern house. The home was built in 2011 and boasts four bedrooms, four and a half baths, an office, media room and more.
The main family room and kitchen of the home blend together in an open concept plan with large windows that give way to the stunning views of the outdoor entertaining space.
Off the kitchen is a game room with a mesquite pool table made by Cheri's uncle. She said that he made all of the mesquite furniture featured in the home. Also in the game room is a bar, half bath and access to outside.
Off the game room is a media room. Cheri said at first she was reluctant about putting the room in her home but that now that it is there, it's one of the best rooms in the house and, looking back, she would have made it bigger. There are recliners for every family member to be able and sit and enjoy a movie together.
The home has a formal dining room that is marked off by large stone arches on two side of it.
The room has a large mesquite table made by her uncle.
Moving down the hall is a formal sitting room with a large fireplace made of the same stone as the aches that lead to the dining room. The fireplace has a mesquite mantel again made by her uncle.
Above the mantel is the brand of the ranch made out of stone. It is very personal touch that makes the fireplace one of the most unique on all of the tour.
Continuing still down the hall is a bedroom and an office. The end of the hall has a set of grand mesquite double doors that lead into the master suite.
The suite is divided with the spacious bedroom on one side and hallway on the other that leads to a stunning bathroom with a large soaking tub and a walk-in tile shower set behind it.
Other parts of the house include two more bedrooms, a utility room and Dave's office.
The home has an oversized detached garage. The dogs also have a room off the garage.
The home also has a large outdoor entertaining area off the back of the house that includes a pool and hot tub.
The Diamond M Ranch will not only be featured on the tour but will also play host to a VIP Kentucky Derby themed party that night from 7 to 9:30 that will benefit Unify to Beautify.
Tickets for the Kentucky Derby party can be purchased at First National Bank in George West.
This year's Ranch House Tour will take place on May 4 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
In addition to the Diamond M Ranch, there are two other homes on this year's tour along with the historic Gussettville Church.
The other homes are owned by Jim and Hope Driskill and May and Ray Raehns.
All the homes are located an easy drive from George West. There will be free refreshments served at the church along with historical George West books and art that will be for sale.
Tickets for this year's event are $15 and can be purchased from all UTB members as well as First National Bank, Curry's Nursery and Florist, Finders Keepers and the George West Chamber of Commerce.
For more information on either event visit the Unify to Beautify Facebook page or contact Earlyn Tompkins, 361-566-2503, Grace Wilson, 361-449-7168, or LaVonne Johnson, 361-449-7249. Tickets will be on sale the day of the event at each home and at the Buck West House on the day of the event from 9:30 a.m. until 1 p.m.


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**New: European Court Decision, 18 October 2011** Stem cell scientists have raised serious concerns about the impact of a possible ban on patents for techniques using human embryonic stem cells.
On 10th March the advocate-general of the European Court of Justice, Yves Bot, gave his opinion on a long-running legal debate about a patent filed several years ago in Germany. If the Court follows Bot's recommendations, patenting of applications using embryonic stem cells will be prohibited on moral grounds.
This week leaders of major stem cell projects in Europe responded to the advocate-general's statement with the open letter below, published in the journal Nature on 28th April (Nature 472, 418; 2011). The authors, representing both embryonic and adult stem cell research, point to a potential wide-ranging impact on the entire stem cell field if the European Court chooses to uphold Bot's opinion in a final and legally binding ruling.
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Patenting is a key step in the development of academic research findings into new medical treatments. Without the possibility of patent protection, companies are unlikely to invest in the cell manufacturing technologies needed to develop and provide innovative stem cell treatments. In their letter, the scientists state that the advocate-general's opinion undermines years of funding from the European Commission and individual EU member states for research aimed at developing human embryonic stem cell based therapies. They suggest that citizens may find that new therapies are developed elsewhere and will not be available in Europe, or will be prohibitively expensive.
This case has implications for public perception and funding of research. If the application of embryonic stem cells to develop medical therapies is branded immoral, continued government support will be challenged. Leading stem cell scientists see that as disastrous: the first clinical trials using human embryonic stem cells are now commencing, and there is currently no suitable alternative to these cells.
The consequences are likely to extend beyond those working directly with human embryonic stem cells. Embryonic stem cell studies inform research with other types of stem cells. Researchers fear that prohibition of embryonic stem cell patents could break up existing pan-European research collaborations and cripple the European stem cell research community.
What do you think? You can add your comments below and you may add your signature to the letter if you wish.
The International Society for Stem Cell Research (ISSCR) have also issued a statement on this case.
Open letter from scientists: 'No' to ban on stem-cell patents
Nature 472, 418; 2011
The advocate-general of the European Court of Justice has recommended the prohibition on ethical grounds of patents involving human embryonic stem cells (Nature 471, 280; 2011). We write to express profound concern over this recommendation, as co-ordinators of multinational European stem-cell projects, working with both adult and embryonic stem cells.
Embryonic stem cells are cell lines, not embryos. They are derived using surplus in vitro fertilized eggs donated after fertility treatment and can be maintained indefinitely. As more than 100 established lines are now supplied through national and international cell banks, concern about commercialization of the human embryo is misplaced.
"European discoveries could be translated into applications elsewhere, at a potential cost to the European citizen"
It is premature to suggest that human embryonic stem cells can be replaced in development of therapies. Although induced pluripotent stem cells offer additional possibilities, particularly for disease modelling, the reprogramming process is still imperfect. Scientists working in stem-cell medicine will not be able to deliver clinical benefits without the involvement of biological industry . But innovative companies must have patent protection as an incentive to become active in Europe. The advocate-general's opinion therefore represents a blow to years of effort to derive biomedical applications from embryonic stem cells in areas such as drug development and cell-replacement therapy. If implemented, European discoveries could be translated into applications elsewhere, at a potential cost to the European citizen. The advocate-general's opinion will now be considered by members of the court. We trust that they will deliberate on the full implications before making a legally binding ruling.
Peter Andrews (ESTOOLS), Clare Blackburn (EuroStemCell), Anders Bjorklund (NeuroStemcell), Elena Cattaneo (NeuroStemcell), Giulio Cossu (OptiStem), Juergen Hescheler (ESNATS), Olle Lindvall (NeuroStemcell), Marc Peschanski (Stem-HD), Daniel Pipeleers (BetaCellTherapy), David Sassoon (EndoStem), Austin Smith (EuroSyStem), Anna Veiga (hESCreg), Catherine Verfaille (HemiBio)

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She was born Oct. 6, 1934, in Goliad, to Herman Wilhelm Gleinser and Leola Jacob Gleinser.
Mary Jean was preceded in death by her parents and husband, Oliver William "Pete" Wuensch.
She is survived by her children, Lea Lumpkins and husband, Ronnie, of Bloomington, Patty Willis and husband, Jay T., of Victoria, Tommy Loest and wife, Junice, of Victoria, Lisa Edwards and husband, Randy, of Victoria, Darra Loest and husband, Mark Dubois, of Bastrop; 11 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; sisters, Cecelia Edwards of Gonzales and Marjorie Jolly and husband, Gene, of Schroeder; several nieces and nephews; and her beloved Siamese cat, "Sam."
Family will receive friends from 1 to 2 p.m. with mass at 2 p.m., Thursday, July 31 at Holy Cross Catholic Church in Yorktown with Rev. Roger Hawes officiating. Interment will follow at Westside Cemetery.
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Celebrating the coming of a new year is one of the oldest traditions in human civilization, beginning in ancient Babylon some 4,000 years ago. Being one of the few holidays based on natural phenomena — the Earth does take 365 1/4 days to revolve around the sun, creating regular and observable cycles in the weather — it makes a great deal of sense.
It might make more sense to observe it when the Babylonians did, on our March 1, which coincides roughly with the beginning of spring, the season of rebirth and planting new crops. But in 153 B.C., after various Roman emperors had tampered with the calendar, the senate declared Jan. 1 the beginning of the new year.
Tampering continued until Julius Caesar decreed the Julian calendar in 46 B.C. The Western world and now most of the rest of the world have stuck with that date ever since.
And in a way, it's rather nice to have a celebration in the dead of winter. It also works out nicely for college football bowl games.
The Babylonians also began the custom of making resolutions to improve oneself as the old year morphed into the new. For them, however, the most common resolution was not to quit smoking or lose weight, but to return borrowed farm implements.
For centuries the Christian church viewed New Year's as a pagan remnant and disapproved of celebrating it. Then it started scheduling religious observances — the Feast of Christ's Circumcision — on Jan. 1. About 400 years ago, Western nations adopted New Year's as an occasion for revelry and merriment.
In America we tend to awaken groggily and gorge ourselves on the Rose Parade and football (or complaints about football), having overindulged the evening before in preparation for watching the ball descend at Times Square and/or enjoying waltzes from Vienna. Perhaps we give ourselves a day's grace when it comes to resolutions about overindulging in the year to come.
In some countries people make bonfires of discarded Christmas trees or set off fireworks. In the first developed country to experience the new year because of the international date line, Sydney, Australia, has the world's largest fireworks display. Some people believe eating food shaped like a circle, symbolizing life coming full circle, will bring good luck. So the Dutch eat donuts.
If any of this seems a bit much, consider that the Babylonians had celebrations for 11 days straight, and the drinking was probably enough to put most modern revelers under the table in an hour or so.
However many times a new year rolls around, the need for love and the comfort of family and friends remains constant. Whether you spent Monday recovering, making noise or quietly contemplating your life, we hope the year to come is full of love, time spent with those you enjoy, new experiences, and solid accomplishment.


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A detail of the Eagle Nebula (M16) showing a portion of a pillar of gas and dust. Light from nearby bright, hot, young stars is sculpting the cloud into intricate forms and causing the gas to glow.
Object Names: Eagle Nebula, M16, NGC 6611, IC 4703
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Is this the last resting place of "Prisoner X"? The tombstone of Ben Zygier at the Chevra Kadisha Jewish Cemetery in Melbourne, Australia. EDITOR'S NOTE: This image was manipulated by the Australian Associated Press to obscure the names of children on the tombstone for privacy reasons.
A storm of controversy erupted on two continents Wednesday after a television station claimed to have identified the inmate of a high-security Israeli jail previously known only as "Prisoner X."
The Australian Broadcasting Corporation reported Tuesday that the inmate was Ben Zygier, 34, also known as Ben Alon and Ben Allen. It described him as a married father of two who was originally from Australia but who later moved to Israel.
It said he was found hanged in his cell -- originally built for Yigal Amir, who assassinated Israeli Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin -- in 2010, and that he had been buried in Melbourne, Australia, a few weeks later.
The report said Zygier had been recruited by Israeli spy agency Mossad, but it did not cite a source for this information. NBC News was unable to independently verify the report.
In 2010, the prisoner's case was highlighted by the Association for Civil Rights in Israel, which wrote to the country's attorney-general saying it was "alarming" that someone was being detained "incommunicado and we know nothing about him," the broadcaster reported.
But the attorney-general's assistant replied that a "gag order" imposed by the Israeli government preventing media reports about the case was "vital for preventing a serious breach of the state's security, so we cannot elaborate about this affair," it added.
The case of the prisoner, also known as "Mr. X," first came to public attention when a story appeared briefly on the Ynet news website in 2010, according to the U.K.'s Telegraph newspaper. "He is simply a person without a name and without an identity who has been placed in total and utter isolation from the outside world," a prison official reportedly said.
The Ynet report was taken down after a few hours, the Telegraph said.
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Within hours of Tuesday's report surfacing, Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office summoned editors to ask them not to publish a story "that is very embarrassing to a certain government agency," Israel's Haaretz newspaper said.
"The emergency meeting was called following a broadcast outside Israel regarding the incident in question," Haaretz added, giving no further information.
Shortly afterwards, all reference to the Australian report vanished from Israeli news websites, Reuters reported.
However, Israeli politicians then began asking about the case in the Knesset, the country's parliament, prompting media reports about the case.
"Are there people in prisons whose incarceration is kept secret? What are the supervision mechanisms on this kind of imprisonment?" lawmaker Dov Henin asked Tuesday, according to The Jerusalem Post. "What are the possibilities for parliamentary supervision on such incarcerations?"
Another lawmaker, Zehava Gal-On, expressed concern about the involvement of the media in keeping quiet about Prisoner X, the Post reported. "Today, we hear that in a country that claims to be a civilized democracy, journalists cooperate with the government, and that anonymous prisoners, who no one knew existed, commit suicide," she said.
Justice Minister Yaakov Neeman told the Knesset that more details about the case would eventually be made known, the Post reported.
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The case is also raising questions in Australia.
In an emailed statement Wednesday, a spokesperson for Australia's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade said that "an internal review of the department's handling of this consular case" had begun.
In a follow-up to its original story, the Australian Broadcasting Corporation quoted a spokeswoman for Australia's Foreign Affairs Minister Bob Carr as saying that "some officers of the department were made aware of Mr. Allen's detention at the time in 2010 by another Australian agency."
Writing in The Australian Financial Review, Patrick Durkin said he had trained as a lawyer with Zygier in 2001.
"I remember drinking with Ben one night in 2001 when he recounted his famous story of taking a bullet in the posterior during his military service in Israel, which he served shortly before joining our group," Durkin wrote. "He described in vivid detail patrolling the front line and backtracking across war-torn countryside while gunfire peppered the ground."
"He was proud of his time in the military, despite our endless teasing about the wound we never asked to see," he added.
Durkin also said he remembered "passionately debating the finer points of the Israel-Palestine conflict with Ben, who was obviously deeply engaged with the issue."
On Wednesday, the Australian broadcaster quoted his uncle Willy Zygier as saying he had "no idea what is true, what isn't true."
"All I know is there's a family tragedy. Every suicide is a tragedy. That's all I've got to say," he said. "Ben's parents are in mourning. I don't know if they'll talk. And I'm a humble musician. I don't know anything."
Reuters contributed to this report.
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Ashley Bloemhof, a senior at Ripon Christian High School, has announced her intention to attend Dordt College and join the Defender women's soccer program.
Bloemhof is 5'6" and has played multiple positions for the Ripon Christian Knights but has primarily served the squad as a sweeper, having also served as a forward and outside back. Bloemhof had 4 goals and an assist last season and tallied 3 times during her sophomore year. In 2012, Bloemhof was a Southern Athletic League All-League Player Award recipient and was named to the Southern Athletic League All-Conference team. A four year varsity player, Bloemhof has helped the Knights to two Big Valley Lady Lions Soccer Classic Tournament championships.
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Monday, November 28, 2011 12:37 PM
Posted by GG Renee | Filed under Simple Freedom
This week, put forth a concerted effort to change a self-destructive habit.
Don't overpromise. Keep it simple. Zone in on something, maybe a negative thought pattern that you can target and make a conscious effort to let go.
I'll share mine with you. Ever since I became a mother, I've had issues with anxiety.
I've gone to therapy about it, prayed about it, and I talk and write about it. These things help tremendously, but it's something I have to manage everyday. I don't want it to hold me back, you know?
I want to overcome it and to stop indulging in the negative thought patterns that bring it about.
When I don't attend to it, my feelings of anxiety turn into bouts of depression and sadness. I feel anxiety over everything from the air quality in my home (my kids are always sniffling!), to whether or not my daughters will be affected by the mental illness that runs in my family (I'm always looking for "signs" in my older daughter), to when someone doesn't say hello to me (are they mad at me?!). Some things I can control, and other things I can't control, change or predict. Perhaps you can relate. Perhaps it sounds like crazy talk. Either way, we all have our stuff.
The way I deal with my anxiety is to keep my thoughts and my surroundings as positive as possible. I don't spend time with negative people, I read uplifting books and blogs, I listen to positive music. I love to be silly and laugh and find the silver lining in everything. I'm a positivity junkie and proud of it. I'm learning to not internalize every piece of bad news that I hear (talked about that here under STOP). I'm learning to be just a bit detached, in a healthy way, from the nuances of life because I truly believe that everything happens for a reason and we only cause ourselves to suffer when we try to control and rationalize everything.
What behavior can you target this week to improve your state of mind? Here are some ideas:
*Do you check your partners' text messages/emails/voicemails and then obsess over them?
*Do you spend money beyond your means and then feel guilty afterwards?
*Do you indulge in gossip and complaining and then feel bad about the negative feelings that remain with you afterwards?
*Do you have a grudge against someone that you need to let go?
Whatever it is, search yourself and target that thing. Remember the bad feelings and self-loathing that will result from indulging in it - then choose to respond to that urge differently.
Remember that the goal is to empower yourself to be free of anything that distracts you from being your best self. I know I can do it and I know you can do it. xoxo


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Kelly Roberge attended the Oberlin Conservatory of Music where he studied saxophone with Paul Cohen and Donald Walden and received a bachelor of music. Roberge moved to Portland, Oregon to perform with the Ezra Weiss Sextet and study with saxophonist Rob Scheps.
After one year in Portland, Roberge moved to Boston to attend New England Conservatory where he studied with Steve Lacy, Jerry Bergonzi, Bob Brookmeyer, Ben Monder and George Garzone. After receiving his masters degree from NEC, Roberge continues to live in Boston where he performs with many unique ensembles including his group Quartet of Happiness (theatrical jazz), The Ezra Weiss Sextet (jazz), the Tami Machnai Ensemble (world music), and the Ayn Inserto Big Band (contemporary jazz orchestra). Roberge has performed throughout the United States, Canada and Japan.
Some notables that Roberge has recorded/performed with include Vincent Herring, Antonio Hart, Michael Mossman, Billy Hart, Mark Gross, Bob Brookmeyer, George Garzone, Curtis Lundy, and the band "Boston."
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Studio with courtyard in Montmartre
Size19 m²
Floor No.0
- Internet/WiFi
- Balcony/terrace
- Kitchen
Accommodation summary
|Chappe, 75018 Paris, France
|Property type
|Holiday home
|Property ID
|Acceptance rate
|< 50%
|Response time
|A few hours
|Calendar updated
|2 weeks ago
The flat comes with linen, pillows, pillowcases, quilt, quilt cover, dish towels, frying pans, coffee cups, glasses, mugs, electric kettle, Nespresso coffee machine, towels, bath mat, etc.)
Our flat delivers a kind of "countryside chic" warm and cosy feeling and offers only noble and raw materials: solid oak, tiling, earthenware, linen curtains. The uncluttered arrangement frees more space.
A glass wall separates the kitchen and the living room and gives more light. It comprises a large solid oak worktop that will allow you to cook and take your breakfast. The kitchenware (saucepans, frying pans, plates, cutlery, mugs...) is furnished. The kitchen boasts a charming countryside touch.
The main advantage of this flat is its private garden. You'll be able to stay outside in the heart of Paris. This lovely courtyard will allow you to have breakfast while enjoying Paris' sky.
Although the flat is located in a lively neighborhood full of restaurants, bars, art galleries and stylist shops, the rue Chappe is really quiet and you won't be disturbed at all. The double sofa bed unfolds to offer a large double bed. The linen is ironed. We can also provide a child bed if needed.
Posibility to add 1 personn for sleeping in the studio. The price for this is 40 euros. You can also ask a clean service for a renting of 5 days mimimum; the price for this service is 25 euros.
It is located 13, rue Chappe in the Abbesses area (18th arrondissement).
A flight of stairs will lead you directly to the Sacré Coeur basilica (200m by feet).
The flat is really quiet and bright (1 window in each room (living room, bathroom - kitchen). It is located on the 3rd floor (no elevator), overlooking the courtyard (hence the tranquility).
We've been living in the neighborhood for 15 years and we'll be glad to receive you and give you our good spots in this typically Parisian arrondissement: place du Tertre, restaurants, cafés and bars, theaters, etc.
The flat is 5 minutes from the Abbesses subway station (line 12). Follow rue Yvonne Le Tac on your left when you get out of the metro station and you'll get to a small square. The rue Chappe is the second street on your left.
This flat is really a haven of peace, comfortable in a very lively and typical neighborhood of Paris.
I ask for 50 euros deposit. Check-ins and check-outs will preferably take place around 8:30am, between noon and 2pm or from 6:30pm.
House rules
Pets are not allowed.
Smoking is not allowed in the flat.
|Weekly rate for up to 2 guests
|€ 526
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Reviews of this property
Enjoy your stay in Paris with Caroline, who was available and pleasant, cordial! The accommodation itself is good, very quiet as not overlooking the street and a great location! However, it could gain clean (bed and dishes) but otherwise I recommend it!
Beware though: Caroline charge a deposit, I do not know if it has been informed on Wimdu (this was not the case for me) so check with her!
Bon séjour à Paris avec Caroline, qui était disponible et agréable, cordiale! Le logement en lui même est bien, très calme car ne donnant pas sur la rue et extrêmement bien situé! Il pourrait cependant gagner en propreté (le lit et la vaisselle) mais sinon je le recommande!
Attention cependant: Caroline demande une caution, je ne sais pas si elle l'a renseigné depuis sur Wimdu (ce n'était pas le cas pour moi) donc se renseigner auprès d'elle!
I was forced to cancel at the last minute due to a brutal person very close family death. Caroline gave me his condolences and I enjoyed. She also wrote me the procedure in this case, but my mind was elsewhere and I did nothing. Martial Chauvet-jauseau
j'ai été contraint d'annuler au dernier moment, suite au décès brutal d'une personne très proche de la famille. Caroline m'a transmis ses condoléances et j'ai apprécié. Elle m'a également écrit la procédure dans ce cas, mais j'avais l'esprit ailleurs et je n'ai donc rien fait. Martial chauvet-jauseau
We are very happy to have chosen this accommodation. It is true to the description, clean and well located. The sofa / bed is comfortable to sleep.
Nous sommes très content d'avoir choisis ce logement. Il est fidèle à la description, propre et bien situé. Le canapé/lit est agréable pour dormir.
Reviews for this host's other properties
Everything perfect. Any time again.
The host cancelled the booking, this review is automated.
Email and SMS communication with Caroline was friendly and clear and her husband was friendly too.
Unfortunately, she completely forgot about our booking of her apartment and her husband thus never showed up at the agreed 2pm time. I had to call her and remind her of our booking and I had to wait outside my our suitcases until 15h40. This was unprofessional. So as a tip for others booking this apartment: make double sure by reminding them of your arrival.
The apartment lacked a hairdryer and a water boiler and the 5 stories of stairs can be very steep especially if one has heavy luggage. Luckily, her husband was kind enough to offer to help with the bag. Thank you for this.
The apartment itself is pleasant and I can't find anything majorly wrong with it. The old wooden floors squeak and one can thus also hear the neighbour walking. The walls are not that thick and one can also hear the neighbour snore at night on the other side of the wall.
The location of the apartment is ideal and close to Montmartre and the Moulin Rouge area.
The overall experience was pleasant, but for a price of 100 euros (86 + 14 eur fee) per night for middle of March, it is a bit too steep to easily book again. Perhaps look around for other places first.
Had a lovely few days in Paris at this apartment. It's in a great location, just a few hundred metres from Sacre Coeur and a pleasant walk or short metro journey to the centre and all it's attractions. The apartment itself is 'bijoux' but it does have a separate bedroom and proper, very comfy, bed - which we were looking for rather than a studio with a sofa bed. The apartment has everything you need to be a brilliant base for exploring this wonderful city and Caroline was the perfect host.
It's a cozy little apartment! We really enjoyed it. The area is perfect, close to the metro. Before we went to bed, we always took a little look at the scared heart through the window,.. awesome by night! And Caroline and her husband were very nice! Uncomplicated and friendly!
The apartment is exactly the same as on photos. Caroline and Justin were great hosts. In my opinion Montmartre and the neighborhood of an apartment is the best place to stay in Paris for people in their 20-30`s, because there is a plenty of small bars, restaurants, bistro etc. with the magic, hip atmosphere.
The apartment is well located and is nice. The only thing: I was a little dirty, lacked toilet paper and paint the house left much to be desired.
El apartamento esta bien localizado y es agradable. Lo unico: estaba un poco sucio, faltaba papel higienico y la pintura de la casa dejaba mucho que desear.
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Home List of Titles Identifying and evaluating the importance of multiple stakeholders perspective in measuring ES-success
Please use this identifier to cite or link to this item: http://hdl.handle.net/1959.3/196237
- Title
- Identifying and evaluating the importance of multiple stakeholders perspective in measuring ES-success
- Author(s)
- Sedera, Darshana; Tan, Felix; Dey, Sharmistha
- Abstract
- The respondents' 'Perspective on measurement' is an important design consideration in contemporary Information System (IS) evaluations. An Enterprise System (ES), unlike a traditional Information System, entails many stakeholders ranging from top executives to data entry operators. These stakeholders typically have multiple and often conflicting objectives and priorities and rarely agree on a set of common aims. The importance of analyzing ES-success at multiple levels within organizations has been discussed among academics for several decades with no clear consensus with the employment cohorts. There is no universal agreement on what employment cohorts should be canvassed. This paper seeks to identify the salient stakeholders of ES and illustrate the importance of assessing ES-success from multiple perspectives. The two-phased study analyses data of 310 respondents and examines 81 IS-success studies. The study identifies three key employment cohorts in the context of ES and highlights the importance of measuring ES-success from a multi-stakeholder view point.
- Publication type
- Conference paper
- Source
- Proceedings of 'Relevant Rigour - Rigorous Relevance', the 15th European Conference on Information Systems (ECIS 2007), St Gallen, Switzerland, 07-09 June 2007 / Hubert Osterle, Joachim Schelp, and Robert Winter (eds.)
- Publication year
- 2007
- FOR Code(s)
- 0806 Information Systems
- Keyword(s)
- Enterprise resource planning; Enterprise systems; ERP; ES; Evaluation; Stakeholders
- Publisher
- University of St. Gallen
- Publisher URL
- Copyright
- Copyright © 2007.
- Peer reviewed


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January 11, 2012 —
Tax consultant David Allen made an appearance at the Bethel Town Board meeting on January 4 to try to talk the board into settling some tax assessment disputes. That was not successful, but in an interview after the meeting, Allen lodged a couple of serious allegations against tax assessor Marge Brown and the Board of Assessment Review.
He charged that they were biased against certain property owners, and that the cases of excessive property tax assessment were far greater in Bethel than other towns in the county.
Allen, who has been presenting tax grievance cases in Bethel for four years, said, "In towns outside of the Town of Bethel, many times I find that the assessment is fair, and it's not worth going through the grievance process because no one is going to gain from that. However, in the Town of Bethel, I find that every case I'm presented with seems to be grossly over-assessed, and very specifically in the Town of Bethel I find that people who are not voters in the Town of Bethel, such as members of second-home communities or weekenders, or people who come from a Jewish culture, are grossly over-assessed."
He added, "The town assessor discriminates against second homeowners and people of the Jewish faith. The Bethel Board of Assessment Review—they only discriminate against second homeowners. So when I present cases to the board of review, if you live in a second-home community, you have no chance of getting a fair decision. However, if you are a permanent resident of the town, you can get a fair decision."
Brown said Allen's remarks were "libelous and untrue," and she had no further comment.
Allen said he had represented 26 cases in Bethel last year, 22 of which were in The Chapin Estate; 85% of his clients were Jewish, and none were born in Sullivan County. Through the multi-step appeals process, Allen received the full reductions asked for on 16 cases, and two received partial reductions.
Some of the reductions were very substantial, resulting in savings of $16,000 per year in one instance.
Five cases were denied and one was disqualified. Allen said that he is going to appeal those cases to NYS Supreme Court, and that he was certain of victory, because, he said, in one case Brown gave misinformation to officials, and all of his cases are based on accepted appraisals.
At the meeting, Allen spoke about the matter during public comment, ultimately hoping to make the point that the town was going to lose the cases and should settle before going to trial to save money. But after listening to him for several minutes, supervisor Dan Sturm stopped him and, in a reference to the relatively high number of cases of litigation or threatened litigation the town regularly becomes involved in, said, "You're threatening litigation. As far as I'm concerned, if you want to sue us the line is over there."
Board member Vicky Vassmer-Simpson backed him up. She said, "I don't think this is the proper forum for this presentation. I'm not comfortable with it."
Board member Denise Frangipane also expressed a reluctance to address the issue at the meeting because she was not familiar with the cases involved and had not read the documents that Allen had brought with him.


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GVSU economist predicts modest growth
Posted on January 25, 2013
A Grand Valley State University economics expert said the West Michigan economy will experience modest growth in 2013 while health-related sectors and manufacturing will see slowing growth. See full report here.
Paul Isely, professor and chair of economics in Grand Valley's Seidman College of Business, revealed the findings of the benchmark survey of the regional economy at the Colliers Annual Economic and Real Estate Forecast January 25 at DeVos Place. The survey of the greater Grand Rapids economy (Kent, Ottawa, Muskegon, and Allegan counties) was conducted in November 2012.
Isely said 2013 will be much like 2012 with relatively slow growth. "The growth we are experiencing is sustainable but the government is creating uncertainty," said Isely. "People are uncertain about health care, taxes, and federal spending. Until that changes, growth will continue to be slow."
Isely said consumer confidence is improving and will remain above 60 percent, but it hasn't translated into more purchases yet. He also said local employers will be hiring in 2013 but will be looking for skilled labor. He said more than half, about 56 percent, of employers surveyed said they plan to hire in 2013 and more than half of those jobs will be permanent workers. He said the demand for specialized skills jobs will require significant training.
• 2% employment growth
• 2.5% sales growth
• 5.4% increase in exports
For more information, contact Paul Isely at (616) 331-7418.


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Enjoy the colour and drama of India's festive pageantry
Rath Yatra, Orissa
This spectacular chariot festival celebrated for eight days at the famous Jagannath Temple in Puri. Images of Lord Jagannath, his sister Subhadra and brother Balbhadra are taken out in a procession in three immense chariots. Thousands of devotees pull these chariots to Gundicha Mandir, a temple 3 km away. After a week, the deities return to the main temple in a similar procession. The construction of the chariots begins in April.


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I. Introduction
This short extract gives you a taste of your personal "Career and Vocation" horoscope by Liz Greene. The small samples taken from various chapters convey an impression of the complete vocation horoscope (18-25 pages) which can be ordered as an E-Horoscope or a bound book in the AstroShop.When we are children, people say to us, "What do you want to be when you grow up?" At that age, we usually have dreams. When we are children, we are still capable of hearing the voice of the soul. As we grow older, the questions change. There is no longer time for dreaming; we must now "face reality" and think about how to survive in the big, bad old world. This astrological report is about your vocation. It is meant to help you get a sense of what you might be good at and what might be good for you, so that your working life has a meaning as well as a pay cheque. II. How You See the World
This chapter briefly describes your personal perspective on life and explains how you can best express this in your career.III. Your aptitudes and strengths
This chapter, which contains 8-10 pages, is one of the most comprehensive sections in the "Career and Vocation" horoscope. Here is a short selection of three samples from the numerous aptitudes described in the complete report.An honest and realistic understanding of your fundamental strengths can help you to orientate yourself in the world and put your energy into areas where you can hope to shine and achieve at least many of your most cherished goals. [..] Even if you have had difficult financial problems in the past, don't let this discourage you from trying new things - it would be sad if you turned to a remunerative but boring job because you lost confidence in your dreams. Your boredom threshold tends to be low, so seek [...] [..] Writing, teaching, advertising, publishing, media and new technology are all spheres in which you could indulge this side of your nature to the hilt. Even if you work in a sphere which is not orientated along such lines, it is likely that you will always try to strike up [...] [..] What really matters is not that you see yourself as someone against the world, but rather, that you recognise your need to contribute to human consciousness in some way which helps new ideas to work their magic on old, outworn structures. Many fields could provide you with [...] IV. Know Your Limits
This chapter describes your personal limitations and suggests how you can deal with these in your professional life. In the complete horoscope, this chapter is about 5-7 pages in length.Recognising your innate limitations can help you to focus your energy in the right direction and get the maximum fulfilment from your work. [..] But you may run the risk of dissipating your talents and finding that, as you got older, you have wasted valuable time and are still left wondering what you want to be when you grow up. It is important to make peace with the limits of mundane reality, and recognise that [...] [..] But you also need a balance between your desire to keep pursuing the hidden treasure and your willingness to spend time completing what you start. This issue really hinges on those feelings of being special which are both your greatest spur to development and your greatest [...] V. Working with Others
The two final chapters of "Career and Vocation" deal with the way you work together with your colleagues in your everyday working life, and what success means to you personally.One of the most important factors to consider in terms of your direction in life is how you work with others. Everyone has his or her own style of relating in the working environment; everyone has different needs and requirements. VI. What Success Really Means to You When people speak of "success", they generally mean a position of importance in the world's eyes, or a job that yields lots of money and all the material pleasures and comforts that implies. But success, in terms of the deeper issue of vocation, is a highly individual thing that means different things to different people.
These small samples from different chapters convey an impression of your personal Career and Vocation horoscope which comprises 18 - 25 pages. It can be ordered as an E-Horoscope or bound booklet in the Astroshop. Please read a complete sample report (of a different person) to get an overview of the extent of the complete horoscope.You may wish to take a look at the large selection of other reports.


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While the world of metal and gem values can be confusing, one of the first things you need to know to understand things is the difference between "karats" and "carats."
The words sound identical but are spelled differently and have vastly different meanings. Both act as simple indicators to listen for to help you quickly assess a general range of value.
Karats or karatage always refers to gold. (Other noble metals, such as platinum and silver, have their own standards of purity.)
Karat indicates the purity or fineness of gold, according to the Gemological Institute of America. The purity of gold is assessed in measures of parts per 1,000. The purer the gold, the higher the karat number. The lower the number, the higher the alloy content and the lower the gold content.
The term is often abbreviated as "K" or "KT". It is generally preceded by a number indicating the ratio of gold content relative to the parts of other metal that it is mixed with.
Gold pieces carry a stamp that indicates their purity. There are different types of stamps that are regulated in America by the Federal Trade Commission. These industry standards were developed in 1957, and remain in force today.
These guidelines dictate that it is a violation to use the word gold to describe an item that is not entirely made of gold, according to the GIA. It may only be used to describe 24KT gold, which is 99.99 percent pure. This is where the karatage numbers come into play. The information below is based on material that the GIA uses to train its gemological students on karats and their equivalents.
Some of the most common ratings tell you exactly what you are getting when you buy gold.
- 10K is 41.7 percent pure gold, or 417 parts per 1,000 gold. It is also 10 parts gold and 14 parts other metal.
- 14K is 58.3 percent pure gold, or 583 parts per 1,000 gold. It is also 14 parts gold and 10 parts other metal.
- 18K is 75 percent pure gold, or 750 parts per 1,000 gold. It is also 18 parts gold and 6 parts other metal.
- 24K is 99.99 percent pure gold, or 999 parts per 1,000 gold. It is also 24 parts gold and 0 parts other metal.
When you hear about the price of gold on the open market, it is talking about the value of 24KT gold. Therefore, it is fair to assume that the purer the gold content of an item, the greater the value.
When two metals are mixed together, it creates an alloy. Mixing other metal with gold is designed to enhance certain desirable features in gold, while making it more affordable. According to the GIA, some of the reasons for doing this include increased workability and durability, and to improve or alter the appearance.
Choosing specific metals is a matter of taste and how you intend to use your metal. If you seek something that is durable and perfect for everyday hard knocks, you may choose 10KT or 12KT pieces for rings. However, if you prefer the deep rich allure of golden hue, you may opt for 18KT gold.
Meanwhile, 24KT gold pieces are soft and luxurious, but they are also rarer, which causes them to be more expensive.
If you prefer the bright appeal of white gold, know that it is really just an alloyed version of 24KT gold.
Carat refers to the method by which diamonds and colored gemstones are measured by weight, not purity. It also does not really indicate true size. Since 1913, most countries agree that a carat weighs 200 milligrams, or one-fifth of a gram, according to the book "Jewelry and Gems, the Buying Guide," by Antoinette Matlins.
If someone is describing the carat weight of a gemstone, such as her new 5 ct. amethyst, then the numbers will not fall the specific ratios gold would.
An easy indicator is to listen carefully to what someone is describing. If they are describing a stone, then they are offering carat weight. If they are describing white or yellow gold, then they are offering karat information.
This is an easy rule of thumb to keep the two terms straight.


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The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is again reminding public pool and spa owners and operators nationwide that the Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act becomes effective on December 19, 2008. This law requires installation of anti-entrapment drain covers and other systems as outlined in the Act.
The Pool and Spa Safety Act was enacted by Congress and signed by President Bush on December 19, 2007, and is designed to prevent the tragic and hidden hazard of drain entrapments and eviscerations in pools and spas. Under the law, all public pools and spas must have ASME/ANSI A112.19.8-2007 compliant drain covers installed and a second anti-entrapment system installed, when there is only a single main drain. Congress gave all affected pool and spa operators one year to comply with this law.
Public pools and spas that operate year-round are expected to be in compliance by December 19, 2008. CPSC staff has taken the position that seasonal public pools and spas that are currently closed must be in compliance with the law on the day that they reopen in 2009.
"Our mission at the CPSC is to keep American families safe," said Nancy Nord, CPSC Acting Chairman. "CPSC will enforce the requirements of this pool and spa safety law with a focus on where the greatest risk of drain entrapment to children exists, such as wading pools, pools designed specifically for toddlers and young children, and in-ground spas, particularly where these types of pools and spas have flat drain grates and single main drain systems."
Nord added, "State health and enforcement agencies share the responsibility to ensure this law is properly enforced. I recommend these agencies take the same approach as CPSC concerning enforcement priorities."
Pool and spa operators are encouraged to continue working as diligently as possible to come into compliance, as the agency and state Attorneys General are empowered to close down any pool or spa that fails to meet the Act's requirements.
For more information about the Pool and Spa Safety Act, how to comply, and which companies have been certified to manufacturer drain covers and safety vacuum release systems, please go to www.poolsafely.gov.
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Cadillac has been the hallmark brand of American automotive luxury for nearly a century and has entered the lexicon as a synonym for "top-shelf." A startup that was folded into General Motors in 1909, Cadillac introduced Model Thirty, the first production car to feature an electric self-starter, ignition and lighting. By the Roaring '20s, Cadillac was offering more than 500 color combinations. After World War II, Caddy helped propel American exceptionalism with new V-8 engines and tailfins designed by GM styling guru Harley Earl, producing more than 100,000 vehicles a year -- double its pre-war levels. Cadillac reintroduced its wreathed crest emblem in the Sixties on an ever more massive lineup that culminated with the 400-horsepower Eldorado in the Seventies. Oil-price scares and rising competition from European and even Japanese luxury makes ate away at Caddy's franchise over the next 20 years. GM's response didn't help: It made the DeVille, for instance, an iconic Cadillac, resemble its platform mates, the Buick Electra and Oldsmobile 98. Cadillac even launched a compact in 1982, but the Cimarron tanked because it looked not much different than a Chevy Cavalier. But beginning in the late Nineties, GM recognized the importance of Cadillac and gave it a bold, new, chiseled design signature, which helped restore some of the brand's old luster via fresh models including the CTS and SRX.
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An executive from Microsoft Corp. said that the Xbox 360 video game console demonstrated unprecedented market performance in November following price-cuts in Europe. According to the claims, the Xbox 360 became even more popular than Sony PlayStation 3, despite of the Sony brand strength in Europe.
"November was a very significant milestone for Xbox – we sold the most consoles ever in our history in Europe, and are outselling PlayStation 3 week-on-week across Europe," said Chris Lewis, regional vice president of Microsoft's interactive entertainment business in EMEA (Europe, Middle-East, Africa) region.
According to GfK Chart-Track, sales of Microsoft Xbox 360 were up 124% year-over-year in November, while Nintendo Wii and Sony PlayStation 3 posted 43% and 3% sales increase last month, respectively. GfK-ChartTrack data shows that the console outsold PlayStation 3 across the entire region and in particular has seen significant gains in markets like France, Spain and Italy, where it has been outselling PlayStation 3 week after week.
"Since the reduction in the Xbox 360 ERP in September, bringing the entry-level price point for Xbox 360 down to £129.99 (€149, $192), consumers have responded enthusiastically to the Xbox 360 offering. Our strong partnerships with retail and with publishers have played a big role in this success – we are working closely with retail to ensure a steady supply of consoles throughout the Christmas season, and third-party games have been selling well on the Xbox 360 platform and providing great choice for consumers," Mr. Lewis added.
Despite of exceptional strength of Sony in the European Union, since the price of the PlayStation 3 remains considerably higher compared to entry-level Xbox 360 console or Nintendo Wii system, which is why sales of the PS3 stagnate or grow very slowly, while the demand towards more reasonably-priced X360 or Wii increases since consumers are looking forward to cut their spending.
"In the current economic conditions, consumers are more cautious than ever and looking for more value for their entertainment spend. Xbox 360 delivers that value – we are now the best-value next-gen console on the market and this positive momentum indicates Xbox 360 is offering the right blend of gaming and entertainment experiences at the right price," Microsoft VP claims.
Despite of economic slump, sales of all three new-generation game consoles increased year-over-year in November in the region, which is a good news for the whole market. As in-home entertainment becomes more important for consumers, who are reducing their going-out activities, the demand towards video games will only increase and all three console vendors, including Microsoft, Nintendo and Sony, will benefit from it.
"Even under the current economic conditions European consumers are spending strongly on games as we reach the mass adoption phase of this cycle of consoles. This Christmas we expect console game sales to outperform last year by a substantial margin, which is a boost for the whole industry. Consumers recognize that games offer a strong value proposition compared to many other forms of entertainment and this is being reflected at the tills," said Piers Harding-Rolls, senior games analyst at media research company Screen Digest.
According to Microsoft, Xbox 360 has sold more than seven million consoles in Europe since its launch in November 2005.
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For the past 2 months I have had a reoccurring clogged milk duct. My DD usually manages to unclog it, but then a week later, it clogs again. To unclog it I use warm compression before and after I nurse her and pump when I have to. But my question is how can I stop it from clogging up again. I think I have a overgrowth of skin on a duct so it manages to seal closed repeatedly. Ive tried scraping off the skin but it is very painful and I dont want any infections. I only use this breast to nurse her so i am very reliant on it. This has become very painful and a nuisance and would like to know how I can get this thing completely resolved.
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Retirement Program Changes for 2014
Changes to the TIAA-CREF Retirement plan are coming. The College has been working with TIAA-CREF and The Agbay group due to the 2009 403(b) regulations which call for an increase in fiduciary responsibility of plan sponsors for 403(b) plans. The result of those efforts is for a change in the type of accounts and the investment line up. In January 2014 we will be moving to TIAA-CREF's Retirement Choice contract. We have also developed a new investment line-up that continues to offer target-date funds as well as 25 additional funds represented by 21 asset classes.
Employees are encouraged to review the action steps below and as part of those actions steps view the transition guide information and detailed information about the new investment line-up found at www.tiaa-cref.org/albion
- Awareness of investment line-up under the new plan
After November 25, 2013 view detailed information about the new investment line-up at www.tiaa-cref.org/albion. Review the new line-up and make plans to speak with your own financial consultant or with a representative from TIAA-CREF or The Agbay Group. Human Resources will communicate a schedule of dates when TIAA-CREF and The Agbay Group representatives will be on campus in December and January. Please call the HR office to schedule a half hour appointment, 517-629-0205.
EMPLOYEE ACTION NEEDED - review investment line-up
Individual On-Campus Transition Consultation Schedule Friday, December 6 The Agbay Group - Nick Rea Tuesday, December 10 The Agbay Group - Nick Rea Thursday, December 12 TIAA-CREF - Brian Fors Friday, December 13 The Agbay Group - Nick Rea Thursday, December 19 The Agbay Group - Nick Rea TIAA-CREF - Brian Fors Tuesday, January 7 The Agbay Group - Nick Rea Thursday January 9 TIAA-CREF - Brian Fors Friday, January 10 TIAA-CREF - Brian Fors Tuesday, January 14 The Agbay Group - Nick Rea Thursday, January 16 The Agbay Group - Nick Rea Thursday, January 23 TIAA-CREF - Brian Fors Friday, January 24 TIAA-CREF - Brian Fors Tuesday, January 28 The Agbay Group - Nick Rea Thursday, January 30 TIAA-CREF - Brian Fors
- Creation of new account
TIAA-CREF will automotically create a new Retirement Choice account for all individuals currently making contributions to the 403(b) plan. This will be done by December 20, 2013. Individuals with TIAA-CREF Lifecycle fund will have the current accumulation in the lifecycle fund automatically transferred to the correcponding JP Morgan SmartRetirement Fund.
- Election of new investments
If you do not take action, all new contributions will go to the JP Morgan Target date fund closest to when you turn age 65. This is the default action if an employee does not take action. If you want to make your own investment choices, you may do so any time after December 23. All investment choice received by January 30, 2014 will be applied with the January 31, 2014 contributions. You can make a new investment election online or by phone. Online: via secure access at www.tiaa-cref.org. Phone: 800-842-2252 Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 10 PM and Saturday, 9 AM to 6 PM ET. Please note that even if you take no action by January 30, 2014 and default to the age appropriate target date fund, you reserve the right to re-allocate your funds, using any of the plan investment options, at any time in the future.
Default action - all new contributions will go to the JP Morgan Lifecycle fund closest to age 65.
Optional action by employee, make you own investment choices.
- Decide what to do about your existing Albion College Accumulation
Any time after the creation of your account, you may choose to move your existing accumulation under the Albion College plan to the new investment options. With the exception of the TIAA-CREF Lifecycle funds, which will automatically be moved, no action is taken on your accumulation in your current accounts and no action is required. Your old account will continue to exist and perform according to the investments in place. You can continue to move funds among the old investments choices. You will not be permitted to move funds from the new account to the old account.
Default action – those with TIAA-CREF Lifecycle funds will be transferred to the equivalent JP Morgan Target Date Fund
Optional action by employee, move your current funds to the new options.
Questions about the investment options can be directed to TIAA-CREF or The Agbay Group
- TIAA-CREF Call center 800-842-2252 Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 10 PM and Saturday, 9 AM to 6 PM ET
- The Agbay Group, Anthony Agbay and Nick Rea, 877-302-4015


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With plastic explosives strapped around their necks, these captives were blindfolded and gagged before being loaded into five Jeeps, according to the brother of former hostage Stephen McFaul.
McFaul managed to escape after the vehicle he was in -- one of several targeted by Algerian fighters -- crashed, with the explosives still around his neck, his brother told CNN from Belfast, Northern Ireland.
"I haven't seen my mother move as fast in all my life, and my mother smile as much, hugging each other," Brian McFaul said upon his family hearing his brother was safe. "... You couldn't describe the feeling."
Sadly, McFaul said the other four Jeeps were "wiped out" in an explosion, and his brother believed the hostages inside did not survive.
Nations mobilize to help citizens caught up in crisis
U.S. Defense Secretary Leon Panetta, speaking in London, said the United States was working round the clock to ensure the safe return of its citizens.
Those freed include some Americans, while other U.S. nationals are still unaccounted for, U.S. officials said.
Meanwhile, the United States is evacuating 10 to 20 people caught up in the crisis, a U.S. defense official told CNN on Friday. They will be taken to U.S. facilities in Europe, the official said, where the condition of those injured can be assessed.
Britain has sent trauma experts and consular affairs officers who can issue emergency passports to a location about 450 kilometers (280 miles) away from the besieged plant, a Foreign Office official said, so they'll be "as close" as possible to the scene.
BP said Friday that a "small number of BP employees" were unaccounted for. The same held for some workers with Statoil, though nine others with the company -- including five who escaped -- are safe. Four Norwegians and a Canadian with that oil firm are in an airport hotel in Bergen, Norway, after being transported from Algeria, Statoil spokeswoman Sissel Rinde said.
Both BP and Statoil -- two of the foreign companies with In Amenas operations -- are pulling personnel from Algeria, which is Africa's largest natural gas producer and a major supplier of natural gas to Europe.
BP said it had flown 11 of its employees and several hundred staff from other companies out of the North African country Thursday and expected another flight Friday.
Mark Cobb, a Texan who has a LinkedIn profile identifying him as general manager for a BP joint venture out of In Amenas, told CNN he was "safe," having escaped on "the first day," though he didn't elaborate.
A U.S. military C-130 plane flew 12 wounded in the ordeal out of Algeria earlier Friday, a U.S. defense official said. None of them were Americans, though efforts continue to evacuate freed Americans.
Three workers for a Japanese engineering company that was working on the site have been contacted and are safe, said Takeshi Endo, a senior manager for JGC Corp. But the company had not been able to contact 14 others, he said.
France's foreign ministry said that, in addition to one death, three of its citizens were rescued.
Japan 'terribly disappointed' in Algerian military operation
Algeria faces tough questions from governments of kidnapped nationals over its handling of the crisis. Neither the United States nor Britain, for instance, were told in advance about Algeria's military operation Thursday.
Japanese Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshihide Suga said his nation's officials urged Algeria's government to avoid exposing hostages to danger. Japanese Vice Minister Shunichi Suzuki summoned Algeria's ambassador Friday to express Tokyo's concern
"We are terribly disappointed about the Algerians' military operation," Suga said.
U.S. officials offered a similar plea to the Algerians, urging them to be cautious and make the hostages' safety their first priority, an official in President Barack Obama's administration said.
A senior U.S. official said U.S. officials did not trust information they got from the Algerians, "because we hear one thing and then we hear something else."
But Algeria acted out of a sense of urgency, Communications Minister Mohamed Said told state television, after noticing hostages being moved toward "a neighboring country," where kidnappers could use them "as a means of blackmail with criminal intent."
Algerian troops fired on at least two SUVs trying to leave the facility, Algerian radio said. And a reporter saw clashes near the site, according to the Algerian Press Service and radio reports.
"There were a number of dead and injured, we don't have a final figure," the communications minister said of casualties following the operation.


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Best defensive PF we had since Oakley, in all seriousness.
Man this guy has been HUGE for us....he was everywhere tonight in game 2 against Boston. I am willing to say he has had more of an impact on this series than Tyson has so far.
I remember hearing reports that Martin was done and didn't have anything left to give ..... now he looks like a impact player that will be instrumental and irreplaceable if we are going to challenge Miami for the East. I bet there's alot of teams that would love to have him on their squad now.
Sorry if there is already a KMart thread, if so mods feel free to merge.
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Best defensive PF we had since Oakley, in all seriousness.
Kenyon Martin has always had SUPER-STAR leadership talent from college-daze to NBA ....
just because K-Mart did not show any super-star talent with selfish teammates Marbury on Nets, and Melo on Nuggets with a no strategic postseason coach Karl, does not change K-Mart super-star leadership status.
Adding Kenyon Martin to our rotation after the trade-deadline, we went on a 19-7 run to end the regular season.
That wouldve never happen without K-Mart .. especially when we broke-down after the lost to Miami to go on a westcoast road trip to lose 4 straight games to GS, Denver, Portland, and Clippers .. those 4 loses are added to the 7 losses, when K-Mart was on a 10 day contract.
Having Tyson Chandler and Kenyon Martin on the same rotation-roster makes us a winning postseason team.
Adding Camby & Stat with Tyson & K-Mart in a frontcourt rotation in the postseason is an automatic trip to the FINALS...
Butt .. we all know who the NBA want in the FINALS to make that worldwide $$$$$$$$$ rating-paycheck
The above two PF mention were quick as a guard, had Hops like Dr. J to blockshots, and were strong as an ox at rebounding just like Kenyon Martin.
I like Oakley for being Ewing's body-guard on the court however, I did not forget why coach Phil Jackson, Pippin, and Mike, traded Oakley to win 3 straight championship-rings within the next 3 seasons of the Oakley trade...
Just imagine if a team like Boston or Miami had picked up K-Mart instead of us??? He has been playing inspired ball and was exactly the right piece at the right time. It would be nice to get him to the finals. As a journeyman of the league and a former #1 pick he's given a lot to basketball. With STAT out and Rasheed retiring we need his contributions to get us deep into the playoffs.
JR we can pay 23M/4 yr deal on his early bird rights and can use the taxpayers MLE of 3.1M to sign KMart. Let's see if KMart attracts any interest because nobody was interested before we signed him, I am more optimistic we can sign him than JR.
However, that decision was made already when we gave K-Mart a 10 day contract to tryout for the team ..
when lastseason we were on a winning streak roll with "Linsanity", and we didnt give JR a 10 day contract, we signed a walking JR to a full season contract for causing so much selfish-individual chaos in China .. plus breaking our winning-streak with chaotic 36% shooting.
This season was JR.Smith best season in the NBA do to Kidd's direction, and K-Mart opening up the lane forcing JR to slash to the basket consistently to take us on a 13 game win streak.
The 6th man runner-up Jamal Crawful cross-over dribble in one-spot never had a chance at challenging JR after (JR ex-teammate) Kenyon Martin join the Knicks .. JR took off to the next level of B.ball shooting 49%
Dude be having me hype, got me stomping my feet and yelling "THAT'S WHAT THE **** I'M TALKING ABOUT!!! I love it when he starts screaming and shaking his head like a mad man after blocking a shot or dunking the rock. I need to find me a K-Mart bobble head doll...one with a screaming face and it's arms flexing. Anyone here knows where I can find one? thanks in advance...
Give K-Mart STAT's contract and ship STAT to China..or beyond.
K-mart belongs to veteran minimum?
K-Mart is a beast. He also jumps like he's in his 20s.
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Gotta consider who are the teams who will be vying for these guys...its gonna be teams ready to win next year and of those teams who are under the cap?
Dallas would have a legit shot being Kmart is from Texas and all...but Cuban disrespected Kmart Mom, that aint happening
Teams like Miami can only offer as much as us so likely he stays for vet minimum...I mean after all he got a reality check when no teams (even those desperate for bigs) did not call and he had to settle for 10 day! I think Kmart will play for what we can pay him
JR is still a gamble for teams...Woody has worked wonders but 1.he still can get a little wild 2.how many teams are confident their coaching staff can keep him in check? and again the teams who can afford to pay him are not appealing at all if they were willing to shell out the cash!
Copeland is the likeliest to bolt...a team like Charlotte will pay for him and he'll go to a lesser team for the sake of playing time...and he'd be right to do so.
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Unigine 'Heaven' Benchmark 2.1 for Linux
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Heaven Benchmark is a DirectX 11 GPU benchmark based on advanced Unigine™ engine from Unigine Corp. It reveals the enchanting magic of floating islands with a tiny village hidden in the cloudy skies.
- Support of DirectX 9, DirectX 10, DirectX 11 and OpenGL
- Comprehensive use of tessellation technology
- Advanced SSAO (screen-space ambient occlusion)
- Volumetric cumulonimbus clouds generated by a physically accurate algorithm
- Simulation of changing light conditions
- Dynamic sky with light scattering
- Interactive experience with fly/walk-through modes
Hardware Tessellation
The distinguishing feature of the benchmark is hardware tessellation, a scalable technology aimed for automatic subdivision of polygons into smaller and finer pieces, so that games gain drastically detailed and more elaborated look almost free of charge in terms of performance.
There are three tessellation modes available in this version of the benchmark:
Moderate Mode
This mode is targeted to provide reasonable performance on a wide range of DX11 hardware.
Normal Mode
Default mode available in the benchmark shows optimal quality-to-performance ratio. That's the way to achieve prominent visual difference with hardware tessellation technology.
Extreme Mode
It is designed to meet the perspectives of the next series of DX11-capable hardware pushing up the tessellation level to the extreme in the next 1-2 years.
System Requirements
Graphics card: ATI Radeon HD 2xxx and higher or NVIDIA GeForce 7xxx and higher.
Tessellation feature REQUIRES both video card with DirectX 11 support and MS Windows Vista / 7!
Version History
Changes in version 2.1
- Support of OpenGL 4.0, including hardware tessellation
- Added stereo 3D support in several modes:
Anaglyph, Separate images, 3D Vision, iZ3D
- Several minor optimizations
Changes in version 2.0
- Heavier tessellation load
- Several major optimizations of the engine
- Added new elaborated objects in the world
- Physics-driven flags
- Enhancements of some old assets
- Introduced "moderate" and "extreme" tessellation modes


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Jerolee White 5K Run
Mae Jerolee White was an alumna and faculty member at Bluefield State College. She entered the health care profession as a nurse's aide at the Bluefield Sanitarium in the 1960s. While raising her children, she worked as the secretary and office manager of Dr. J. Brookins Taylor on Ramsey Street. She was a grandmother when she went to Bluefield State College to earn a Bachelor of Science in Nursing. She subsequently earned a Master of Science of Nursing and, at age 70, completed all the requirements including the National Certification Exam for a Family Nurse Practitioner's Certificate. From that time until her own health problems intervened, she worked in the Dialysis Unit at Bluefield Regional Medical Center under the direction of Dr. Mohammed Sekkarie.
When she passed away, friends and family started a scholarship endowment fund in her memory in 2007. The Mae Jerolee White Scholarship for Nursing students is given to a non-traditional student, a West Virginia resident from a rural county with a minimum GPA of 3.0, in the second or subsequent year of the Nursing program.
Contributions to the fund did not meet the $5,000 threshold for award established by the Bluefield State Foundation. In 2011, School of Nursing and Allied Health faculty and staff hosted the first Jerolee White 5K Run. Held in May, the effort was led by Susan Nunley and Sandy Wynn, assistant professors of Nursing.
The Nursing faculty, students and alumni did a fantastic job bringing in 5K sponsorships and participants. Not only did they create a well-attended event enjoyed by the community at large, they carried the Jerolee White Scholarship well over the endowment threshold, raising over $4,400.
We anticipate that the Jerolee White 5K Run will become a springtime tradition on the Bluefield State campus and in the community, raising funds to assist Nursing students for perpetuity.