text:
World Water Day, 22 March 2002
Nairobi, 21 March 2002 - The Millennium Declaration, adopted by Head of States, set the world the following goals:
- To halve, by the year 2015, the proportion of the world's people whose income is less than one dollar a day, and the proportion of people who suffer from hunger
- and, by the same date, to halve the proportion of people who are unable to reach or to afford safe drinking water.
In the light of this commitment, the theme of World Water Day in 2002, "Water for Development", is particularly appropriate.
Without adequate clean water, there can be no escape from poverty. Water is the basis for good health and food production.
This year, water pollution, poor sanitation and water shortages will kill over 12 million people. Millions more are in bad health and trapped in poverty, much of their energy and time wasted in the quest for clean water.
75% of water is used for agriculture. Crop failure due to lack of water, or too much water, can mean starvation for many.
Mankind is always at the mercy of water for survival and development. Water's almost sacred status, is recognized the world over. The Koran mentions that all life originated from water, and that man himself is created of water. Water's power to destroy is well-known. In the Bible floods and drought were punishments sent from God. In Judaism water is important for ritual purification. The Incas believed that Lake Titicaca was the centre of the original world, water was the essential factor in the stability and prosperity of the Mayan peoples. The "sacred waters" of the Hindus, erase caste distinctions. We too, should use water to restore equity
Water is vital to economic development. We must recognize the true dimension of the challenge we face. The challenge of ensuring sustainable water demand and use and supply of water to all. Appropriate action is required to meet this challenge.
There is a need for investment in water services, and water conservation. Water resources must be developed, and managed efficiently. Where appropriate, high-tech solutions for water conservation and recycling, such as those developed by UNEP's IETC should be implemented. Awareness at every level must be increased. If there is awareness, least-cost (often simple) solutions for sustainable water conservation, such as roof rainwater collection, recycling and reuse, can also be put into practice.
Due attention should to be given to the problem of transboundary waters. The development of legal frameworks for the equitable sharing of water resources, is key is peace and stability, without which there can be no development.
Water-pricing needs to be revised to reflect the true cost of the resource, taking account of the economic, social, and environmental value of water. Such a policy will encourage more efficient use, and discourage waste. Pricing policy should of course take account of the limited finances of the poor. At present the poorest pay most for clean water, both in monetary terms, and in terms of the burden to their health. The problem is particularly acute in urban areas. Working with Habitat, through the project "Water for African Cities", UNEP is acting to tackle the urban water crisis in African Cities. Water should be made available and affordable for all.
This year let us use World Water Day to open the eyes of the world to the lack of water for development, and the reasons behind this problem. The Day should mark the beginning of a new era of co-operation between the rich and the poor, in an attempt to provide clean water to those who have none, or very little.
We should make every effort to give a new perspective to the millions of women trudging great distances to fetch water. We have to give new hope to the children suffering, and dying, from water related diseases.
Let us make World Water Day more than a date in the calendar. Let this be the start of action to meet the goals of the Millennium Declaration. Action, which we can reinforce, later this year, at the World Summit on Sustainable Development, in Johannesburg.
IF we agreed with the words of Mahbub al Haq :
" Sustainable development is a question of quality of life for the rich countries but it is a question of life for the poor countries".
I believe we have no choice but to act together responsibly to ensure water for all, for a better future.
For more information please contact: Tore J Brevik, UNEP Spokesman/Director of the Division of Communications and Public Information, on Tel: 254 623292, e-mail: firstname.lastname@example.com or Nick Nuttall, UNEP Head of Media, on Tel: 254 2 623084, Mobile: 254 (0) 733 632755, E-mail: firstname.lastname@example.com
UNEP Information Note 2002/6
1) Founder of the Human Development Report, Former Minister of Finance and Planning for Pakistan


text:
Coach USA bus accident closes Route 60
Benefit to be held for Stepp family Sunday
NORTH EAST, Pa. – A Ripley family that suffered the loss of their newborn boy could use some support from the community.
The first annual "Remember Me" benefit for Quincy Rae Stepp, a boy who was born prematurely and passed away shortly thereafter, will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday at The Jammin Vine in North East, Pa.
The event will feature live entertainment by DJ Corey B, Amanda Barton, Brian Chase and Antyx. There will also be a Chinese auction, drawings and a buffet. Admission is $10 for adults, $5 for children and free for those under 2.
According to Bess Miles, benefit organizer, funds raised at the event will buy a headstone for Quincy, pay for funeral costs, and the rest will be donated to Mercy Flight.
"My inspiration for the benefit came from wanting to help the family in any way that I could," said Miles. "I hope that anyone who attends the benefit will get the feeling that the money earned will go to a great cause. I hope they also take away a prize from the auction."
Mercy Flight was chosen as a beneficiary due to the help the family received when Quincy had to be flown to Buffalo Children's Hospital from Dunkirk without a charge.
"The family would like to give back to Mercy Flight so that they know how much they do for everyone and that their help is appreciated," said Miles.
On Jan. 2, 2013, Christopher and Cait welcomed their only child, Quincy Rae Houle Stepp into the world. Quincy was premature and suffered through a list of associated conditions requiring extensive medical treatment and surgery.
"Unfortunately, Quincy was never able to come home to Ripley with Chris and Cait," said Miles. "On Jan. 11, 2013, he snuggled with his Mommy and Daddy one last time, and peacefully went home to Heaven."
The Stepps, Quincy's mother and father, said they are thankful for having the "Remember Me" benefit held in their son's honor.
"Knowing that there are people who care, and people who are willing to donate their time or money to support a benefit for the loss of our son, Quincy, makes us extremely thankful," the Stepps said in a statement. "Not many people have the heart to help someone they don't know, or even do know when they're in need, and those people will never fathom how much what they're doing for our family means to us. Losing a child isn't easy, especially when they are your first born, so all the help we get, no matter how big or small, really means a lot to us."
Even though the purpose of the benefit is to help get Quincy a tombstone, what the Stepps are looking forward to most is the donation they will give back to the Mercy Flight team.
"Without them, we wouldn't have been able to cherish the nine amazing days we had being able to see him try to open his eyes or move around," said the Stepps. "Nobody else would have been able to do that for us, so once again, thank you for giving us that memory with Quincy."
The Jammin Vine is located at 11884 E. Main Road in North East, Pa. For more information visit www.facebook.com/events/260562714077124.

subset: commoncrawl


text:
Boston Celtics Personalized Pullover Bib
Price: $19.95
- Additional Details
- Brand: Designs By Chad and Jake
- Color: White & Green
- Dimensions: 14" x 11"
- Fit: One Size Fits All
- Gender: Both
- Includes: Personalized with a name of your choosing
- Made Of: 100% cotton
- Weight: 1 lb
Keep it simple and clean with your future star before theyre ready to clean the court with the competition. The Boston Celtics Personalized Pullover Bib. The soft white bib features green detailing on the edge with the Celtics logo and your childs name embroidered below.
Customer ServiceEasy Returns:
Unconditional satisfaction guaranteed.Safe Shopping:
Confidentiality and privacy secured.FAQ:
Quick answers, easy solutions.


text:
Pastor Daniel Harrell had a heart for missions, so upon unexpectedly receiving roughly $2 million from a land sale, his Minnesota church was energized to use the funds accordingly. Though they had various debts to pay and building projects to fund, the church was committed to allocating at least 20 percent to service "outside of their walls."
"The sensible way to spend the 20 percent would have been to find a successful service agency and write the check," Harrell writes, in a recent piece for Christianity Today's This Is Our City.* "But I hated that idea. Surely we could leverage this money in a way that would let us get personally involved."
The process proceeded as follows:
We had the money. We had the wisdom and experience, especially in fields related to business. What we lacked was our particular calling (or the energy to follow it through). What if we challenged young adults in our church and wider community to generate an idea that could become our calling?
I proposed we take $250,000 and sponsor a social entrepreneurial competition. We could invite innovators ages 35 and younger to submit project proposals with gospel values of grace, justice, love, redemption, and reconciliation. We'd ask that applicants affirm the Apostles' Creed, because we wanted our effort to promote Christian faith. Our church would provide funding and expertise, networking, creative community, and acceleration toward successful launches. We'd use business acumen to make the projects sustainable and stress measurable outcomes. (more…)


text:
Connect with us:
Small Natural Bronze Letter Charm Disk. 5 mm soldered ring. Personalize your jewelry designs with classic letter charms. Pair them with birthstone charms and family charms to create necklaces moms will love!
Personalize your designs with these classic font letter charms. Cast in bronze, these charms will take on a natural patina in time but can be easily polished to their original golden hue.
Our bronze is imported from Italy and is a high quality alloy of copper and tin. Our Thai bronze has an anti-tarnish compound mixed into the metal alloy that will delay but not eliminate eventual oxidation.
Charm measures 13mm x 8mm x 1.5mm and feature a soldered ring at the top for a secure connection.
Sold by the piece.
Cast and hand finished in Thailand
Tell A Friend
Your Price: $4.70/each
Qty: each
Availability: In Stock
Customers who bought this item also bought:
This product has not yet been reviewed.
Please login or register to write a review for this product.
Home | About Us | Orders & Shipping | Returns | Contact Us | Featured Projects | Sales & Events | Privacy Policies | Featured New Products | New Products


text:
Humanity is now using nature's services 50 percent faster than what Earth can renew, reveals the 2010 edition of the Living Planet Report – the leading survey of the planet's health.
The biennial report, produced by WWF in collaboration with Global Footprint Network and the Zoological Society of London, was released today at the Wild Screen Film Festival in Bristol, U.K. Coming just days before leaders of the world's governments meet in Nagoya, Japan to set a new agenda for addressing species loss, the report details alarming biodiversity declines along with a rapid escalation of human demand that is far outstripping nature's regenerative capacity.
"The dwindling health of the world's species is no surprise considering how much of nature's services humanity is taking for its own use," said Mathis Wackernagel, President of Global Footprint Network. "Ultimately, enabling biodiversity to thrive will require bringing human demand for nature's services to a level Earth can sustainably supply."
As the UN-declared International Year for Biodiversity, 2010 was aimed at being the benchmark year by which the world's governments would have achieved a pledge made in 2002 to slow the rate of species declines. It is now widely acknowledged that goal has not been met. (Click here to read about Global Footprint Network's role.)
The new figures released today for humanity's Ecological Footprint and biocapacity illustrate the scope of the challenges humanity faces not only for preserving biodiversity, but also for halting climate change and meeting human development aspirations, such as reducing worldwide hunger and poverty.
Global Footprint Network calculations show that in the past five decades, the human Footprint on Earth has more than doubled. In 2007, the most recent year for which data are available, humanity used the equivalent of 1.5 planets to support its activities. Put another way, it now takes a year and six months for the Earth to absorb the CO2 emissions and regenerate the renewable resources that people use in one year.
Carbon is a major driver behind the planet to ecological overdraft. An alarming 11-fold increase in our overall carbon Footprint over the last five decades means carbon now accounts for more than half the global Ecological Footprint. Land used for food production is another major factor in humanity's escalating Footprint. It should be noted that cheap access to fossil fuel has enabled us to get more from each hectare than we might otherwise have been able to. Moving out of fossil fuel due to climate concerns or depleted sources will reduce the carbon portion of the Footprint, but may also significantly increase pressure on other ecosystems.
Yet, while the statistics are sobering, change is possible. Using a Global Footprint Network Scenario Calculator, this edition of the report presents potential outcomes based on different choices related to resource consumption, land use and productivity. It points to changes in diet and energy consumption as critical to reducing Footprint, as well as improved efforts to value and invest in our natural capital.
"Choices we make with regard to food consumption, energy mixes and infrastructure present immediate opportunities to begin to balance our budget with nature," Wackernagel said. "These choices have trade-offs, but in the long-run they offer tremendous pay-offs by making the societies that adopt them more resilient in the face of resources constraints."
Who Uses What? Comparing the Ecological Footprint of Nations
(Click here for an interactive graphic to explore how your country's Footprint compares to that of other countries.)
Examining the Ecological Footprint at the per-person level shows that people living in different countries vary greatly in their demand on the Earth's ecosystems. For example, if everyone in the world lived like the average resident of the United Arab Emirates, which has the world's highest per capita Footprint, we would need the equivalent of 6 planets to regenerate our resources and absorb the CO2 emissions. If everyone lived like a resident of the United States, we would need the resources of 4.5 planets.
"Countries that maintain high levels of resource dependence are putting their own economies at risk," Wackernagel said. "Those countries that are able to provide the highest quality of life on the lowest amount of ecological demand will not only serve the global interest, they will have the most resilient economies in a resource-constrained world."
The top 10 countries with the biggest Ecological Footprint per person are the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Denmark, Belgium, United States, Estonia, Canada, Australia, Kuwait and Ireland.
Countries on the other end of the spectrum such as Afghanistan and Bangladesh have per capita Footprints that, in many cases, are too small to provide for basic needs. These countries may well need to increase their access to resources if they are to bring large segments of the population out of poverty.
This edition of the Living Planet Report also looks at how the Ecological Footprint has changed over time in different political regions.
The report finds the 31 OECD countries, which include the world's highest-income nations, account for 37 percent of humanity's Ecological Footprint. But the report also shows the "BRIC" countries (Brazil, Russia, India and China), which have a faster-growing Footprint, to be on a trajectory to overtake the OECD bloc if they follow the same development path.
Who has the greatest natural capital?
Analysis of biocapacity also reveals vast differences between countries. More than 60 percent of the world's biocapacity is found within the borders of just ten countries: Brazil, China, the United States, Russia, India, Canada, Australia, Indonesia, Argentina and France.
Biocapacity per person, calculated by dividing national biocapacity by the country's population, is also not equivalent around the world. In 2007, the country with the highest biocapacity per person was Gabon, followed in decreasing order by Bolivia, Mongolia, Canada and Australia. With pressure on ecological resources escalating, access to biocapacity will be increasingly important to countries' positions in the world and to their ability to provide a good quality of life for their citizens.
The Report outlines a number of issues that will be central to promote a world that is liveable for all its inhabitants. These include changing the way we measure progress to go beyond economic growth, investing in natural capital and biocapacity, more adequately valuing biocapacity and ecosystem services, and looking at choices around energy, land-use and food production.
"As long as we have only one planet, the implications of our data are clear," Wackernagel said. "Respecting ecological limits is not a luxury that can be waived in pursuit of economic progress. In the long run, it is the only way continued human progress can be assured."


text:
B.J. Hoeptner Evans
Manager, Communications
Phone: (719) 228-6800
E-Mail: firstname.lastname@example.com
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (May 26, 2012) – The U.S. men's beach volleyball team of Phil Dalhausser and Todd Rogers will play for the bronze medal on Sunday at the Patria Direct Prague Open in Czech Republic, part of the 2012 FIVB SWATCH World Tour.
Dalhausser (Ormond Beach, Fla.) and Rogers (Santa Barbara, Calif.), seeded No. 1, who had not dropped a set in the tournament, fell in Saturday's semifinals to Brazil's Ricardo Santos and Pedro Cunha, ranked eighth, 21-17, 21-19 in 44 minutes.
Dalhausser and Rogers will face Brazil's sixth-seeded Pedro Solberg and Marcio Araujo in Sunday's bronze medal match. Santos and Cunha will play Brazil's fifth-ranked Alison Cerutti and Emanuel Rego for the gold medal.


text:
I figure people can put their reviews and opinions here. I'm reluctant to call my post a review, as I'm not a great writer, but none the less I'm going to express my thoughts on the ANTHOLOGY dvd set.
As far as the price is concerned, I paid 69.99 (74.89 with tax) at COCONUTS. However COCONUTS is owned by Trans World Music (who own FYE as well), and Trans World is offering a $20 mail in rebate that must be post marked by April 5th - so I'll really have paid 54.88. I was in a hurry to get this, so I didn't go crazy comparing prices at different stores. Wal-mart has it for around 69 dollars plus tax, but without a rebate offer. Seeing that the old VHS box of 8 tapes went for around $120 back in 1996, this is indeed a reasonable price. Maybe I could have done better on line somewhere, but I hate waiting for things!
Like most of us did and will, I went straight for the SPECIAL FEATURES disc. It was great to see Paul, George and Ringo hanging out together having a good time looking back - as well as jamming. I also very much enjoyed the part where you can see Paul, George, Ringo and George Martin at the mixing console listening to various session tapes. They have a friendly debate over who played the bass on GOLDEN SLUMBERS as they played an early take with just piano, vocal, bass and drums. Paul thought he had overdubbed it, but George Martin explained that the take was "live / no overdubs" at that point. Funnily Harrison asks "What album is that from?" and Paul picks on George for his lack of Beatles' expertise.
This disc also includes a peek into the recording sessions for the two "new" Beatles tracks as well as the making of the FREE AS A BIRD video - and finally we get the REAL LOVE video which was not included on the VHS version of ANTHOLOGY.
The section that supposedly explains how the ANTHOLOGY cd's were compiled is not as detailed as I was hoping for, but it's still another essential addition to this set.
I'm still skipping around on the other discs. I haven't seen this in at least 5 years. My VHS version sort of "vanished" during my marriage to an idiot. I must say that I'm quickly reminded how ANTHOLOGY simply blows all other Beatles documentaries out of the water. I thought the COMPLEAT BEATLES was one of the better ones, but ANTHOLOGY is an impressive work. You'll probably never see as much rarely seen footage and commonly seen footage of The Beatles together in one place in chronological sequence as you get in ANTHOLOGY. The way they used John, Paul, George and Ringo's own words to tell the story is the result of a brilliant editing job. This set is a MUST for a fan of The Beatles - even the most casual fan.
I'm interested to hear about the 5.1 surround sound from someone who has a decent surround sound system. In the regular stereo I get over my boom back hooked up to the DVD player, the stereo recordings sound quite nice!
So, when's LET IT BE coming out??????[:p]


text:
Hello fans,
I hope this blog post finds you all well! My game is beginning to show some signs of improvement in recent weeks. Last week at The Players Championship I finished tied for 25th and played pretty solidly all four days. My body continues to get stronger and better each week through therapy sessions, massage and strengthening.
Following my good play at the TPC, I will return to play next week at the Crowne Plaza Invitational at Colonial in Fort Worth, Texas, where I've finished as a runner-up twice during my career, so I have some very good vibes about this tournament.
This week, I am home in Scottsdale resting, proceeding with my therapy sessions, and continuing to use my Human Touch massage chair at night. As always, thank you for your continued support and for following my progress.
I am excited about Colonial and I hope to have some good results to report in my next blog.


text:
Minot man charged in shooting incident
Women WWII veterans honored
Two more squares were added Friday to a quilt that celebrates women veterans.
World War II veterans Marge Muus and Joy Reiten were the guests of honor at a patriotism assembly at Jim Hill Middle School, where they signed their names to quilt squares that will be added to a signature quilt created by the nonprofit The Dakota Sisterhood of Women Veterans.
"I'm just a kid compared to Marge," said Joy Reiten, who is a few years younger than Muus, who celebrated her 95th birthday this week. Both women said they were pleased to be honored.
Reiten volunteered for the U.S. Navy WAVES in early 1943. She trained as an airplane mechanic at Norman, Okla., and was assigned to the U.S. Navy Air Station in San Diego, where she served as a mechanic repairing Navy military aircraft until until her discharge from the service. Reiten, the widow of Chester Reiten, lost a brother in the war as well. Her brother Staff Sergeant Chester Steenerson was killed in the invasion of Anzio, Italy in 1944. She lives in Minot and has five children and four grandchildren.
Muus was the first North Dakota woman to enlist in the U.S. Marine Corps Women's Reserve. In February 1943, at the age of 24, she enlisted for the duration of the war. Following basic training she reported to duty at Camp LeJeune, N.C., as a legal adviser in the Reserve and as an instructor in Naval Law for the Officer Candidate School. Later, she was assigned to the Marine Base at Quantico, Va., as an intelligence and research officer in the Intelligence Section of the Marine Corps Command and Staff School. Her third active duty assignment was to Washington, D.C. in the Discipline Division and Judge Advocate General's Office where she served as a Military Intelligence Officer. She was promoted to First Lieutenant in February 1944. She was relieved from active duty in 1945 to return home to Fargo to care for her critically ill mother. Two years later, in October 1947, she received permanent rank in the U.S. Marine Corps. The following year she received the rank of captain. She was honorably discharged from the U.S. Marine Corps Women's Reserve in 1953. Muus was married to Magner J. Muus and raised six children in Minot. She now has 18 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
The Dakota Sisterhood of Women Veterans has been working on the quilt for a little under two years. Any veteran who served in peacetime or wartime is eligible to sign a quilt square and put it up. The group wants more women to sign quilt squares. When it is completed, they intend to display the quilt in the North Dakota State Capitol during Women's Veterans month.
Jim Hill principal Cindy Mau said it is important for the children at Jim Hill to hear the women's stories and to honor the sacrifices they made. The patriotism assembly seemed particularly appropriate after the Boston Marathon bombing, she said.


text:
Michigan Wolverines Sweatshirt Blanket
Product Information:
Snuggle up with your favorite Wolverines fans on the bleachers or on the couch with the Logo® Michigan Wolverines Sweatshirt Blanket. This heavyweight, team-colored blanket features a tackle twill embroidered Wolverines logo and feels just like your favorite sweatshirt. Stay warm at the tailgate with the Logo® Sweatshirt Blanket.
- Heavyweight, team-colored blanket
- Large, tackle twill embroidered team logo
- Soft, sweatshirt material
- Machine washable
- Measures 84" x 54"
- Fabric: 100% polyester
- Officially licensed collegiate product
- Logo
Country of Origin: ImportedWeb ID: 17953876


text:
Stirringly tender and deep acoustic guitar melody that reflects your feelings of love, tenderness, respect, greatest affection, gratitude, nostalgia, waking dreams, trust, devotion, friendship, care, inspiration and celestial bliss It will enrich your corporate presentation, family event, art project, movie, video, wireless program, outreach or charity performance,
Dear VideoHive Authors!
Thank you for buying my music tracks for your projects! Just let me know by sending an e-mail firstname.lastname@example.com so I could update my item description and your projects will be presented on my page immediately. Appreciate your partnership.


text:
Thank you for showing interest in this item. You will be notified by email as soon as this item is available to purchase.
The item you selected has already been subscribed to notify to this email.
System error: Failed to submit email, please contact website administrator.
Awards for Design:
Product Instructions,
Use & Care Guides:
Download our Product Instructions
and Use & Care Guide
(based on 2 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
5 Stars
4 Stars
3 Stars
2 Stars
1 Stars
Reviewed by 2 customers
Displaying reviews 1-2
Back to top
(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)
Great Learning Game
By Nancy P.
from Glendale, AZ
About Me Education Oriented, First Time Parent, Working Parent
Best Uses
Comments about Learning Resources Alphabet Marks the Spot™:
Alphabet marks the spot is a fun and versatile game. Children can learn letters, letter sounds, beginning sounds and more. There are a variety of ways to play this game. My son is 3 1/2 and loves this game. He loves to toss the cubes, identify the picture and figure out what letter it begins with and then search for it on the oversize mat. This game can be used in a group setting with multiple players or just a single player. It would be great for home or school.
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Was this review helpful? Yes / No
- You may also flag this review
Comment on this review
(5 of 5 customers found this review helpful)
Would buy this again!
By Kindergarten teacher
from Kokomo, IN
About Me Education Oriented
Great for my kindergarten class. Lots of fun and they don't even realize they are learning while playing! Definitely worth the money because there are so many different games and ways this can be used.


text:
In re-watching the 2011 season, it was really frustrating to see so many creases in the defense that our RBs never saw because they were impatient or simply couldn't get to the hole because they had no burst. The timing of the running game may get better in general this year because the offseason will allow the lineman and RB to get a better feel for each other, but timing and vision is only half the battle. If a RB doesn't combine that timing with a quality burst that is good enough to get through the first level of defenders the running game will never be more than a few yards at a time outfit.
The promising thing I saw on film as I watched the season was the ability of our offensive lineman to create an initial crease. Other than the departed Tony Pashos they were all athletic enough to get into the way of LBs. There were more than a few plays that would have gone for big yards if there was a RB in the backfield who could capitalize on the space that was created by solid (not great) blocking. Even if the Browns don't find a back with multiple gears they definitely need one that can get from zero to 60 really quick.
IOW, the holes were there but the backs either didn't see them or didn't have the burst to get through them. Hence the urgency to draft TR. Well, now we have a back who can "get from zero to 60 really quick". I'm ready for some of those big yardage rushing plays that have been so rare STR with strictly between-the-tackles rushers like Droughns, Jamal Lewis, William Green, and Hillis as the featured backs.
The same rationale was used to draft Weeden. As Shurmer said, a better QB will make the receivers better. IOW, these guys were open but McCoy wasn't getting them the ball.


text:
E: email@example.com
O: Peterson 200
Educators worldwide benefit from the quality resources of the Center for Professional Education in Seattle Pacific University's School of Education. The largest provider of continuing education credits for teachers in Washington state, SPU offers courses that are focused on your needs and delivered both online and in the classroom. Through Seattle Pacific, you'll be equipped to make a positive difference in your school or district — and in the lives of your students.
Are you a teacher, administrator, or school counselor who wants to earn a professional certificate? Would you like to improve your skills or add a teaching endorsement? Are you looking for an educational partner for your school district? Whatever your need, SPU has something to offer.
Professional Development
Take your pick from a wide variety of continuing education courses, delivered online, in an SPU classroom, or at sites throughout the region.
Professional Certification
Prepare for successful completion of the Washington ProTeach Portfolio Assessment with a support seminar from SPU, or pursue professional certification by enrolling in one of SPU's programs offered for administrators and school counselors.
SPU's Center for Professional Education offers the following Pathway 3 endorsements: Special Education, Library Media, ELL-Bilingual, Health Fitness, and Reading. Many other endorsement areas are available via Pathway 2 and Pathway 3.
Join with SPU experts to provide customized classes or programs for teachers or school districts in the Pacific Northwest and beyond.
SPU offers teachers a 4-credit ProTeach Support Seminar, a 6-credit Professional Certificate Program for administrators, and a 6-credit Professional Certificate Program for school counselors.
Looking for an online course, a distance learning course, or a course on site near you? Explore your choices and options.
Job change? Professional updates? Personal highlights? Where are you teaching or working now? Please let us know for the School of Education's new alumni e-newsletter. And be sure to update your email address so you don't miss an issue. Send us your latest news!
3307 3rd Ave West, Seattle WA 98119-1997
Report an Accessibility Issue
Contact | Emergency Info
Founded in 1891, Seattle Pacific University is a leading Christian university that equips people to engage the culture and change the world. Learn more
Connect With Us
© 2017 Seattle Pacific University


text:
Fascinating account of China's scuttling of green goals and scapegoating of Western nations and Obama—and the world, as evidenced by Huff Post headlines, took the bait:
How do I know China wrecked the Copenhagen deal? I was in the room
As recriminations fly post-Copenhagen, one writer offers a fly-on-the-wall account of how talks failed
hot on elephant
Learn to Rock your Social Media & Write Mindfully with Waylon Lewis & Elephant's Editors. 5 shares A letter to the Anger that refuses to Leave Me. 1,559 share New Moon in Aquarius: The Time is right for a Rare Twin Flame Conjunction. 214 shares Two of the Craziest Sex Tips you've Never Tried. {Adult} 413 shares What People should have Tweeted to Barron Trump. 3,479 shares If you missed the Women's March, just watch this to get all the goodness in your heart. 2,285 shares I'm Done being your Dirty Little Secret. 1,231 share We don't really Know Someone until we Break Up. 2,233 shares Ten Things I've Learned from Not Getting Wasted. 1,805 share Why Trump's Presidency might promise More Hope & Change than Obama's. 2,203 shares


text:
Ugly fish
Credits & Info
- Views
- 7,448
- Score
- 4.71 / 5.00
- Uploaded
- Jun 1, 2012 | 3:28 PM EDT
- Category
- Illustration
- File Info
- 1224 x 1512 px
- 606.8 kb
- Tags
- fish
- surreal
- drawing
Share this submission?
Related Stuff
Licensing Terms
You are free to copy, distribute and transmit this work under the following conditions:
- Attribution:
- You must give credit to the artist. Please consider sharing revenue!
- Noncommercial:
- You may not use this work for commercial purposes unless you make specific arrangements with the artist.
Author Comments
Rated 5 / 5 stars
fish face! ;) dude that is awesome!
Rated 4.5 / 5 stars
Great. I really like the shading and how you incorporated humanoid elements into it while retaining its fish characteristics. Great work
Heey thank you, i'm glad it worked out well!
Rated 5 / 5 stars
That is some awesome drawing!You have mad skills!
thank you so much!
Rated 5 / 5 stars
damn. Theres a lot of emotion in those eyes. makes me want to love it.
Haha, love it as much as you please. thank you!
Rated 3.5 / 5 stars
This poor fish, so ugly he/she will never mate; never reproduce. But then how would we ever see the infinite wonder of its' being?
Poor thing. Perhaps his only option is rape. or rohypnol.
thank you!


text:
e0y2e3 mentioned this is a couple times in the past few days but it wasn't happening to me and I like when things frustrate and annoy e0y2e3 (which is why I invented the idiotic board persona known as 'motherscratcher'- you guys should have known that given how over the top the character is in terms of being a complete knob).
However, I've been knocked out a few times after logging in and visiting a thread.
And that is intolerable.
Which NOW makes this an issue.
Anyone else having problems?


text:
Design by David Fleck
One-piece hard plastic case with super slim profile. Provides solid durability, impact resistance, and easy access to all ports and controls.
Multicolor Compare Case Options
Two-piece hard plastic case with interior rubber bumper for added shock-absorption. Its protective outer shell offers solid durability, impact resistance, and a slim profile.
Multicolor Compare Case Options
Printed on high quality gloss finish paper with archival quality inks.
Printed on white, fine poly-cotton blend, matte canvas.


text:
Topic: University man takes hard look at Ruby
I just came across this article written by an English university academic on Ruby.
He is largely critical of the hype, and is mildly critical of Ruby. But when you get to the final two paragraphs, he does say some good things about Ruby and Ruby on Rails.
I'm a new Ruby and RoR student, and I really don't know enough about other languages to make an informed judgment. However, I do believe that it is always good to present different views so that each person can make a decision about what's best for them.


text:
Hm, yes, one very famous member of TeaChat have already booked it:) But this one is made of the same clay/technique. It can hold around 240ml...https://picasaweb.google.com/1182362173 ... 1232874994tinols wrote:You bought it already Chip? I just wish it was bigger.
Thanks. I am even more happy that Mirka's live goes very well with mine and for many years now:)Chip wrote: I see it is Mirka's. Goes very well with your pieces!
Thanks David! Hope it will serve well.David R. wrote:Beautiful.


text:
July 31, 2006 WIC Update
SUBJECT: Updated Formula and Food Reference Materials
The attached PDF is the updated and user friendly Formula and Food Reference Materials. The PDF includes the following items:
- Summary of Updates
- Reference Sheet - Infant Formulas, Exempt Formulas, and Medical Foods - Approval Authorities
- Special Food Packages Code Listing for Infants, Children, and Women
- Food Package Code Listing for Children (1-4 years old) and Women
- Individual Food Item Codes For "OTH" Food Package - Children and Women
- WIC Approved Specialty Milk Food Package Code Listing
Please discard the previous versions of reference materials and begin using the updated version on August 1, 2006. Please share this with your staff and keep this PDF for your agency's use.
Attached also is a description in picture form of the new packaging for some Ross formulas as stated in the June 26 Monday e-mail.
Similac Lactose Free Advance's name is changing to Similac Lactose Free.
Similac NeoSure Advance with Iron is changing to Similac Neosure.
Alimentum Advance with Iron is changing to Similac Alimentum
If you have any questions, please contact Takako Tagami at email@example.com.


text:
FD school district voters to determine PPEL fate
Voters in the Fort Dodge Community School District will decide today whether to increase the system's physical plant and equipment levy.
The district is asking voters to both renew the current 67 cent levy for another 10 years and approve another 67 cent increase. With the school board-approved 33 cents, this will give the district the maximum $1.67 levy per $1,000 of assessed valuation.
For a residential property owner with a valuation of $100,000, the levy increase will equal an additional $34.
As this is a school election, some voters are assigned to different polling places than those used for general elections. For the purposes of the election, the school district is divided into 14 voting precincts, some of which contain more than one general election precinct.
School precincts and their polling places are listed below, with corresponding general election precincts listed in parentheses. Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Contact the Webster County Auditor at 573-7175 if you have any questions.
Precinct 1: Feelhaver School (Fort Dodge Precinct 1)
Precinct 2: Phillips Middle School (Fort Dodge Precinct 2)
Precinct 3: Former Izaak Walton Chapter House (Fort Dodge Precinct 3)
Precinct 4: First Covenant Church (Fort Dodge Precinct 4)
Precinct 5: Friendship Haven Celebration Center (Fort Dodge Precinct 5, Elkhorn and Douglas)
Precinct 6: Elderbridge Agency (Fort Dodge Precinct 6)
Precinct 7: Arey Administration Building (Fort Dodge Precinct 7)
Precinct 8: Butler School (Fort Dodge Precinct 8, South Cooper)
Precinct 9: Prince of Peace Lutheran Church (Fort Dodge Precinct 9)
Precinct 10: Senior High (Fort Dodge Precinct 10, Cooper)
Precinct 11: Cooper School (Fort Dodge Precinct 11)
Precinct 12: Duncombe School (Fort Dodge Precinct 12)
Precinct 13: Badger Fire Station (Badger-Northwest Cooper, Newark, Colfax, Deer Creek)
Precinct 14: Otho Community Center (Otho, Pleasant Valley, Washington)


text:
B. Crafty
I grew up drinking nothing but the good sh#t: Natty Light, Colt 45, Crooked I, MGD and (on *special* dates) wide mouth Mickey's. Which makes me the ideal target audience for NY Craft Beer Week.
For those not in the know, said week
For those not in the know, said week
is an annual celebration of the New York City [sic] and its craft beer community--from the breweries and people who provide us with great beers, to the places we purchase and enjoy the amazing selection of beers available, and especially to our friends that we make time to share a beer with.Alas, the last "friend" I shared a beer with was myself, and the enjoyment I received came from that rich wave of euphoria that only follows a dozen Newcastles and premium (self-inflicted) handjob. That said, The 'Chop is always looking to broaden our horizons, and the Festival events — from neighborhood beer walks and bar promotions to tasting festivals, food pairings and beer dinners — sound just crazy enough to get us off the sofa.
The problem is, the Informational Pre-Party took place at The Brooklyn Brewery. After 5pm. On a
Friday Wednesday. Meaning there was a scientifically precise 0.00003% we would remain sober enough to deliver any useful information whatsoever. And yet for you, beer-curious reader, we maintained long enough to sort out three promising products to whet your appetite. Details below!
The only thing more annoying than wine snobs are beer snobs. It's like listening to a hobo tell you how to dress. That said, the fine folks at Chicago's family-owned 22-year old Goose Island Beer Company had us rethinking the merits of pairings, premium ingredients and luxury price points. This stuff is not cheap: a 4-pack of 12 ouncers will set you back around $16. But with elegant labels and over 50 styles, you're sure to find something worth splurging on. Their range includes borderline "festive" touches (to wit: Fleur, a Belgian Pale Ale brewed with hybiscus and Japanese tea), yet we preferred the more restrained Matilda, a light pale amber Blonde made with the wild Belgian yeast brettanomyces. Serve it with gorgonzola or spicy seafood then twist your lip at the chumps still washing down their grilled cheese with PBR. [mmmmmm.... grilled cheese. —ed. note]
Speaking of pairings, here's a little known fact to mull: beer is third (behind trees and bbq ribs) on the list of Stuff That Makes You Eat Even When You're Not Hungry. Yet sadly, quality munchies are hard to come by. Enter the flavor savvy and entrepreneurial pluck of stone cold supra geniuses Erin Patinkin and Agatha Kulaga. Erin's fine resume includes everything from non-profit work and arts education to pastry chef, while Agatha runs a psychiatric research clinic. But they took time away from these less prestigious pursuits to bring salty/sweet treats to the masses. Their company Ovenly's products range from addictive bacon-cayenne Spicy Caramel Corn and chewy, aromatic beer and garam masala Curried Roasted Cashews to Black Olive Shortbread and Homemade Mustard Stuffed "Combos." The only downside? They don't have a retail space as of yet. So you'll just have to hope the Craft Week folks have a secret stash.
Ditto for the fine products of Gerald Jerky, the cow-brain child of one Rachel Granville (of the Lopez Island, Washington Granvilles). She took time from being accosted by a man in a small roundish hat pitching his pickles [note: not metaphorical] to break down the genesis of her terrific dried beef. The dream of bringing it to the people first fomented as a youth watching football games with her dad. She then bought a dehydrator in college, interned with meat maestro Pat La Frieda and, a year back, started offering two varieties: classic peppered (the secret ingredient is
love beer), and sweet and spicy asian made with, amongst other things, star anise and Manhattan Special. Grass-fed top round adds moral grit, but Rachel's technique is the real star. The results are everything you could hope for from a piece of meat you can eat straight from your pocket: thick cut, dry yet tender, balanced flavor profile, lean, mean and delicious. Head down to her Brooklyn Heights Cafe Iris for a firsthand sample.
Then get your swerve on and hit the road for Craft Week from September 24 - October 3. Crafty, indeed!


text:
The goal of Burke's inpatient programs is to ensure that each patient makes the maximum recovery possible.
The Burke Medical Research Institute is developing new treatments for disabling diseases and injuries.
Burke offers physical, occupational and speech therapy as well as other outpatient programs.
Burke sponsors support groups, educational events and fitness programs for the community.
Pioneering Rehabilitation
The Aphasia Support Group provides individuals living with aphasia tangible tools to assist in coping with the disorder as well as a forum to share their experiences with others who have a similar diagnosis. The group provides valuable information, speakers and a supportive environment. Through discussions, participants will learn ways to help problem solve, cope and understand more about aphasia. This month's second meeting is on:
July 13th 11:00 to 1:00 p.m. Outpatient Facility, Building 8 Contact: Barbara Martin, 914-949-1325 or email@example.com


text:
Marjory Anna Dewar
LEWISVILLE – A celebration of life for Marjory Anna Dewar, 89, of Hastings, formerly of this area, will be noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 23, 2013, at the American Legion Hall in Lewisville, Minn. Burial of ashes will be in the spring with her family.
Our dear Mom, Marjory Dewar, passed away Feb. 13, 2013, after a full life with family in Hastings, Minn.
Marjory Anna Kuhlman was born April 1, 1923, in Madelia, Minn., daughter of Fred and Erma (Seller) Kuhlman. She lived in Lewisville, Fairmont, Perham, Austin, St. Paul Park and Hastings in Minnesota, and also enjoyed retirement in Texas for over 10 years.
She was preceded in death by her husband Malcolm; brother Merrill Kuhlman; sister Marilyn Wengert; and brother-in-law, Bruce Dewar.
She is survived by her children Darrell (Yolanda) of Cottage Grove, Jacqueline (Bill) Kriesel of Litchfield, David (Betty) of Greenville Wis.,Vicki (Mike) Zachar of Hudson Wis., and Craig (Denise) of Holdingford; 16 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren; four siblings Esther (Ralph) Lewis of Truman, Roy (Mollie) Kuhlman of Winthrop, Willis (Sussie) of St. James, and Ruth Ann Shaw of Mansfield, Ohio; and sisters-in-law Lillian (Merrill) Kuhlman of Lewisville and Ruby Tobkin of Perham.


text:
The Ultramaraton de Los AndesTrail racing 80 kilometers around Santiago, Chile
I'd never given much thought to running a race in South America, much less an ultra.
Photo courtesy of The North Face Chile
I'd never given much thought to running a race in South America, much less an ultra. But when the opportunity arose to run The Ultramaraton de los Andes—an 80K loop through the foothills of the Andes Mountains just outside of Santiago, Chile— I couldn't say no.
Santiago, the capital of Chile, is a sprawling metropolis, home to over four million people. Just outside the city, one can catch glimpses of the snow-capped Andes Mountains, which are the longest continual mountain range in the world, stretching some 4300 miles. It's spring there now, and the high mountains are still covered in snow, flowers are blooming and election signs are everywhere.
Modern, big-windowed skyscraping office towers, trendy shops and restaurants blend with boarded up shops, vacant lots and antiquated buildings. And quaint streets appear just as common as wide-lane highways and stacked overpasses with pedestrians walking dangerously close to high-speed traffic. Nothing about the concrete jungle screams trail running. But a short drive out of town and ribbons of foothills dotted with cattle and horses roll into the big mountains.
Sitting in a van with a group of The North Face runners from Chile, Argentina, Costa Rica and my U.S. teammate Mike Foote of Missoula, Montana, I wished I'd paid better attention to my elementary-school Spanish lessons. Thankfully most everyone in our group spoke English, and we all had trail running in common, and that at least allowed us to communicate in some small way.
It was just after 8 a.m. on Friday, the day before race day, and our group headed out on an easy run along a dirt road that turned to singletrack and meandered through farmland and thick, green foliage—a lot of prickly plants to avoid.
We talked very little. Every now and then something would be said in Spanish or Portuguese … the occasional English, followed by a laugh or smile. And then we'd all resume focus on the ground, no doubt thinking about the race the next day and its 4 a.m. start.
After 25 minutes we returned to the van to eat granola bars, rehydrate and talk shop with course designer Nick Moore (Moore designs all The North Face Endurance Challenge event courses, which meet a rigid set of course and course-marking guidelines).
"Markings will be about every 200 meters," Moore assured us. I admit that I'm spacey, even more so when I'm racing, so I was glad to hear that I would have no chance of going off course. For my first 50 in a couple of years, this was good news. Foote seemed equally thrilled. "Trail runners seem to always get lost," he chimed in, no doubt also thinking of his own knack for veering off course.
A three-hour lunch followed, and then a long van ride back to the hotel. I took an afternoon nap then madly started downloading music for my iPod. I laid out my clothes, headlamp, stuffed the pockets of my running vest with gels and filled my hydration bladder.


text:
by Anton Shilov
As chips become more complex while process technologies thinner and trickier, it becomes harder for fabless chip companies and contract makers of semiconductors to interact and consequently ramp up production of new chips quickly. With the emergence of 450mm wafer production and FinFET transistors, the collaboration between foundries and clients should become different, believes Samsung Semiconductor.
"There is no doubt we are at a crossroads at the most advanced process technology nodes. In order to take positive steps forward, significant monetary and collaborative investments and resources are required from both the manufacturing and design sides of the equation," said Ana Hunter, vice president of Samsung's North American foundry services.
Intel recently predicted that due to dramatically increasing complexities of semiconductors and process technologies the foundry model would collapse in the coming years and only integrated device manufacturers (IDMs) will be able to make leading-edge chips using leading-edge manufacturing technologies. Nonetheless, given the fact that contract makers of chips are increasing their purchases of manufacturing equipment, it appears that they do not believe in the collapse of the industry. In fact, since fewer companies going forward will be able to afford own fabs, it is clear that the amount of clients for foundries will increase.
Samsung Semiconductor thinks that a new approach to doing business is in order to stay competitive with pure IDMs. The foundry industry has taken huge strides on the ecosystem side to ensure that physical IP, libraries and design flows are all in place as a new process node comes online. That tight working relationship needs to be pushed beyond the partner ecosystem to include the customer's design teams.
For faster product rollout and ramp to high-volume manufacturing at the most advanced process nodes, integrated relationships between the foundry and its strategic customers where quasi-IDM operating procedures are established is key to the health and growth of the foundry industry, believes Ana Hunter, who works with clients (such as Apple) of Samsung Semiconductor's U.S.-based unit on daily basis. Fabless companies and foundries need to collaborate on the factors that allow products to be manufacturable, crossing traditional customer and vendor barriers. In fact, this is already happening as leading fabless companies learn from experience that closer integration with foundry design flows and kits, starting very early in the development cycle, enables faster feedback and improvement to both the product design and the manufacturing process.
"The industry is at an inflection point and the model is changing. A more simulated IDM environment will allow fabless semiconductor companies to be more competitive at the advanced process nodes. As an IDM foundry, Samsung is keenly aware of the advantages that can be gained by this approach. We strive to deliver these benefits to our foundry customers," concluded Ms. Hunter.


text:
Forgot Password? | Not a User? Sign up
Your browser does not support iframes.
Sometimes hobbies become a passion that turns into a part of who we are. That's exactly what happened to the late Jim Lasley.
Lasley stumbled into his birdwatching hobby innocently. Trying to answer questions about birds posed by his three (then small) children back in the early 1950s, he found he needed to do some research of his own. Lasley, a well respected mechanical engineer who oversaw the construction of the Grace Plant for Springs Industry, didn't know much about birds but knew just who to contact.
The Lancaster County Department of Social Services honored a volunteer on Thursday who has given more than 20 years of service as a member of the Lancaster County DSS Advisory Board.
Flossie Williams, a retired Lancaster County School District secretary, attended the event with her husband, Eugene. After Lancaster County DSS Director Janice Chapman presented Williams with a plaque commemorating her years of service, the other board members presented her with a variety of gifts.
Organizers of the Vivian Major Robinson concert series have a different kind of musical treat in store for their fall concert.
Until now, the focus has been on classical music in a variety of styles.
But in a departure from tradition, this concert will exclusively feature American music – music written or arranged by Americans.
Storytelling is one of the oldest art forms in history, a tradition that stretches back to the dawn of mankind.
In fact, storytelling is at the heart of Lancaster County's newest festival – the second annual Storytelling in the Park festival at Andrew Jackson State Park.
Hosted by the Carolinas Literacy Network and AJSP, the event is scheduled for this Saturday, Oct. 13 from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Anyone who says LEGO bricks are just a toy, clearly hasn't met Kim Baldwin.
Baldwin, a new speech therapist at Heath Springs Elementary School, has organized a LEGO robotics team to teach young people the properties of engineering, as well as develop a newfound respect for the classic toy.
The team consists of seven boys, all in the fifth grade, who were chosen last year by their teachers and guidance counselors to participate in the program.
Lancaster & Chester Railroad, LLC was named the Fort Lawn Community Center 2012 Partnership of the Year at the center's annual meeting on Sept. 20. Ron Seegars accepted the award on behalf of L&C from Libby Sweatt-Lambert, FLCC Executive Director, at the event.
L&C has remained a strong supporter of the programs and activities at FLCC through the years and is the primary sponsor of the community center's largest fundraiser of the year, the Annual Spring Festival, which will be held Apr. 20.
From release
Irene R. Burriss, a former Lancaster resident now residing at Garden City Beach, has published a cookbook to help organizations raise funds.
The cookbook is a 500-recipe collection with nine color photos and 182 pages.
The spiral-bound book titled Sharing Love Through Cooking is a collection of "tried-and-true" recipes that are both simple and satisfying.
"As I look at the blossom out of season, I hear the whispers from the old Shel Silverstein poem: 'Anything can happen, child, anything can be.'" — Curtiss Ann Matlock
"As I look at the blossom out of season, I hear the whispers from the old Shel Silverstein poem: 'Anything can happen, child, anything can be.'" — Curtiss Ann Matlock
Most trees produce blossoms in early spring, but occasionally trees such as crabapple, Bradford pear, redbud and dogwood are observed flowering in fall.
Age: 48
Address: Chesterfield Ave.
Family: Husband, Chandler, 49; one daughter, Julia, 14
Pets: Two beagloid mutts, Brutus and Brot; a cat, Miyuki
Job: Judicial Assistant, Lancaster County Probate Court
Church: First Presbyterian Church
Hobbies: Writing, living history, community theater and sewing
Favorite book: The Complete Works of Flavius Josephus
Copyright © 2017
The Lancaster News is your source for local news, sports, events, and information in Lancaster County and Lancaster, South Carolina, and the surrounding area..


text:
College News
Archives for May 2008
Quality furniture, items at CCCC auction
05.22.2008 • Foundation •
LILLINGTON — Beautifully handcrafted wood furniture and a variety of metal items, such as grills and birdbaths, are on the auction block at the Central Carolina Community College Foundation's seventh annual auction. More than 70 items are available, from a handsome china hutch crafted from 100-year-old pine and other indoor and outdoor furniture, to a ...
Six finalists in Central Carolina Community College's president search
05.21.2008 • Admin, Faculty & Staff •
SANFORD - Central Carolina Community College has narrowed the search for its next president to six finalists, out of the original 72 applications received from as far away as California. The person selected as president will take over from President Matthew Garrett, who retires as of Sept. 1 after 30 years with the North Carolina Community College System, 21 of ...
Central Carolina graduates first dental assistants
05.15.2008 • Curriculum Programs •
SANFORD — Big smiles were the order of the day as the first graduates of Central Carolina Community College's new dental assisting program received their diplomas at the college's May 8 commencement in the Dennis A. Wicker Civic Center. "I'm excited," said Margaret Woodruff, dental assisting lead instructor. "I feel like ...
CCCC holds Teen Medical Programs Camp
05.14.2008 • College & Community •
SANFORD - A Teen Medical Programs Camp, for youth ages 13 to 17, takes place at Central Carolina Community College's Lee County Campus, July 28-Aug. 1. The camp is offered through the college's Continuing Education Department. The camp's focus is to introduce participants to some of the many careers in the field of health care. Sessions will provide information ...
Charlie Daniels honored at Central Carolina Small Business Banquet
05.13.2008 • College & Community •
SANFORD - Even without a song, country and pop music legend Charlie Daniels wowed the crowd at the 23rd Annual Central Carolina Small Business Banquet. Daniels was the special guest of honor at the 2008 banquet, held May 8 at the Dennis A. Wicker Civic Center. He was presented with a Lifetime Achievement Award in recognition of his long and successful career in music. ...
Central Carolina Community College students get REAL
05.12.2008 • Curriculum Programs •
Central Carolina Community College faculty and staff complete Leadership Connections
05.12.2008 • Admin, Faculty & Staff •
Central Carolina Community College Class of 2008 graduates
- Admin, Faculty & Staff
- Arts & Entertainment
- Clubs
- College & Community
- College General
- Continuing Education
- Curriculum Programs
- Distance Education Programs
- Facilities/Buildings
- Finances
- Foundation
- Graduations
- Lee Early College
- Special Events
- Sports
- Students/Graduates
- Uncategorized
- January 2017
- December 2016
- November 2016
- October 2016
- September 2016
- August 2016
- July 2016
- June 2016
- May 2016
- April 2016
- March 2016
- February 2016


text:
Public Notices, Sept. 29, 2013
(September 29, 30, 2013)
OFFICE OF THE MINNESOTA SECRETARY OF STATE Assumed Name/Certificate of Assumed Name
Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 333
The filing of an assumed name does not provide a user with exclusive rights to that name. The filing is required for consumer protection in order to enable consumers to be able to identify the true owner of a business.
1. List the exact assumed name under which the business is or will be conducted:
Kwik Trip #432
2. Principal Place of Business:
1521 S. Broadway, New Ulm, MN 56073
3. List the name and complete street address of all persons conducting business under the above assumed Name OR if an entity, provide the legal corporate, LLC, or Limited Partnership name and registered office address:
Kwik Trip, Inc., 1626 Oak St., P.O. Box 2107, La Crosse, WI 54602-2107 – Registered Office: Mark W. Schneider, 1300 IDS Center, 80 S. 8th St., Minneapolis, MN 55402-2136
4. I, the undersigned, certify that I am signing this document as the person whose signature is required, or as agent of the person(s) whose signature would be required who has authorized me to sign this document on his/her behalf, or in both capacities. I further certify that I have completed all required fields, and that the information in this document is true and correct and in compliance with the applicable chapter of Minnesota Statutes. I understand that by signing this document I am subject to the penalties of perjury as set forth in Section 609.48 as if I had signed this document under oath.
Donald P. Zietlow
Dated 8-19-2013
Donald P. Zietlow, President
Email Address for Official Notices
Enter an email address to which the Secretary of State can forward official notices required by law and other notices:
Check here to have your email address excluded from request for bulk data, to the extent allowed by Minnesota law.
List a name and daytime phone number of a person who can can contacted about this form:
Deanne Hafner
Contact Name
Phone Number
Entities that own, lease, or have any financial interest in agricultural land or land capable of being farmed must register with the MN Dept. of Agricuture's Corporate Farm Program.


text:
Brief SummaryRead full entry
BiologyThe smooth-coated otter attains sexual maturity at 22 months. Breeding takes place from August to December and the smooth-coated otter gives birth 60 – 62 days later to between one and five young. At four weeks the eyes open, and at six weeks they begin to learn to swim. After five months, the young are weaned and at one year, they will often disperse to find home ranges of their own. The longest recorded life span in captivity is around 20 years and five months (6). Smooth-coated otters are unusually social and family groups including the breeding pair and up to four young from previous seasons might nest and hunt together in a territory of 7 – 12 km². This territory is marked by a strong musky odour that is spread on vegetation from anal scent glands in both males and females. Whilst the male is larger, it is the female who holds dominance in the group (5). This active carnivore will hunt in groups both at night and during the day for fish, insects, earthworms, crustaceans, frogs, water rats, and birds; however, it is predominantly a fish eater. When swimming slowly, all four paws are used to 'doggy paddle' through the water, but to swim fast, the shorter front paws are tucked in, and the webbed hind feet and tail are used for propulsion. The ears and nostrils can be closed underwater. Fishermen in India, Bangladesh and Pakistan often train these cooperative hunters to drive fish into their nets (5). Using visual and auditory communication, smooth-coated otters will also cooperate to lookout for predators such as crocodiles, medium-sized cat species, and large birds of prey (5).


text:
My third order from O-cha arrived a few days ago...Chiran Sencha, Oku Yutaka and Yame Gyokuro are all very good and enjoyable Also ordered some matcha but I won´t be opening it until I finish one of the cans I have open already.
They´ve pretty quickly earned a place among my favourite vendors
Quality and freshness are good across the price range...though you´ll get more complex teas when you spend more. Packaging is really nice too and Haven´t had any problems with any of my orders


text:
'This Is Not a Recovery at All': Stanford's Lazear
By Bruno J. Navarro, Producer
NEW YORK (CNBC) -- The U.S. economy grew at a rate of 2.4% since the second half of 2009, which hardly represents a comeback, Stanford University economics professor Ed Lazear said Wednesday.
"The problem is, this is not a recovery at all," he said on CNBC's "The Kudlow Report." "We haven't made up for the lost ground, and that's unprecedented."
Lazear, who also chaired President George W. Bush's Council of Economic Advisers from 2006 to 2009, authored a Wall Street Journal op-ed piece this week, titled, "The Worst Economic Recovery in History," in which he used historical data to argue that the current period of growth is anemic at best.
In the article, Lazear writes: "The Great Depression started with major economic contractions in 1930, '31, '32 and '33. In the three following years, the economy rebounded strongly with growth rates of 11 percent, 9 percent and 13 percent, respectively."
The New Deal, which involved a series of economic measures implemented from 1933 to 1936, did not figure into Lazear's arguments.
Instead, he focused on lagging growth in the postwar period to the current recession, from 1947 to 2007.
During that period, he wrote, "the average annual growth rate for the U.S. was 3.4%. The last three decades have experienced somewhat slower growth than the earlier periods, but even in the period 1977-2007, the average growth rate was 3%.
Lazear cited the private nonprofit National Bureau of Economic Research, which determined that the recovery began in the second half of 2009.
"Since that time, the economy has grown at 2.4%, below our long-term trend by either measure," he wrote. "At this point, the economy is 12% smaller than it would have been had we stayed on trend growth since 2007."
Asked by host Larry Kudlow for his take on the Dow Jones Industrial Average -- up more than 13% over the past six months, and 18% over the past two years -- Lazear said that hardly represented a recovery.
Lazear noted that the Dow was near 14,000 pre-recession and now struggles to maintain 13,000.
"It's four years later," he said. "We should be is approximately 12% better, and we're not."
Lazear laid blame for the economic sluggishness with the Obama administration's policies on trade, taxes, regulation and health care, all of which "have not been conducive to business growth."
--Written by Bruno J. Navarro at CNBC.


text:
Here's how RW members rated this race in the past (123 votes).
In short: Old school with the odd new touchIn full: Although it's a chip timed race, it retains the feel of a club event. Marshalling, route and water stops are all first rate and it's mainly flat, firm trail. If you're after the best t-shirts, custom medals, big crowds and samba bands this isn't for you, but for those who simply love to run it's a joy.Date of review: November 3, 2014
In short: Good scenery. Well organised.Date of review: May 13, 2014
In short: Blustery Day In Morecambe- Eric Would Be Proud...In full: Arrived to a blustery wind and skies threatening to have us run for the ark. Although the wind was against you most of the route, it was a nice smooth, fast course and the organisation was superb. The marshals were all brilliant! Date of review: May 11, 2014
In short: Nice flat course, with the odd surprise thrown inDate of review: March 12, 2013
In short: Excellent organisation and completely differentIn full: I thought the marshalls were joking when they pointed at the groin-high stream... but they weren't!!Great race - really enjoyed the atmosphere despite the low turn-out.Excellent organisation - loads of stewards - probably more of them than runners!Date of review: March 4, 2013
In short: Nice, scenic route with good mix of surfaces - really enjoyable!In full: A beautiful day for my first Lancaster half-marathon. Really enjoyed route with some lovely views of the river and surrounding countryside. More trail sections than I had anticipated, some of which were a bit muddy but managed fine in road shoes and this added to my enjoyment of the race! Nice "local" feel to race with sensible number of runners for type of route. Well marshalled and friendly support from smallish number of spectators. Track finish was fun and I thought the medal was better than most (Mars bar was welcome too!). Only negatives were the slightly chaotic organisation prior to the start, poor signs to direct you from the car park (the one across the road from the supermarket) to the race HQ/start, and the long toilet queues. What a co-incidence that ALL the toilets in Asda were "out of order" on race day (not the fault of the race organisers I am sure)!!Date of review: November 10, 2012
In short: Great flat course with one hill, but organisation was lackingIn full: This was my second half and I would definitely come back because the course is great. Pretty much flat with one gradual hill ascending to steepish at mile 7-8. Got a PB. Beautiful weather for it too.However, I wasn't that impressed with the organisation. I'd registered online but the information via email was very brief - I only found the course route online because I know someone who's done the race before.On race day, the marshal on the car park a) couldn't direct me to the sports centre, b) advised me to leave spare kit etc in the car as he didn't think there would be enough lockers. There were lots of lockers!Then those of us who'd registered before the day were asked to queue, while people signing up on the day could bypass it (lots of muttering about this). While the race itself was well-marshalled, the pre-race briefing was inaudible. Also, no roads or paths were closed off, so at one point several of us were stuck behind a cyclist on a narrow muddy track, and there was a section on an A-road without any barrier between runners and traffic.It's a small race and it felt as if the organisers assumed that everyone would be local and would know where to go. I definitely wouldn't recommend it for a first race - but it's a good race!Date of review: November 10, 2012
In short: Disappointing - won't be backIn full: Where the organisers get town/rural from is beyond me as much of this was trail running which doesnt suit everyone.In terms of this being a city half the atmosphere and support was pathetic. Also a substandard medal and mars bar doesnt really make me want to come back next year - lesson learnt.Date of review: November 6, 2012
In short: Really enjoyed this one not sure it is falt as the organisers claim thoughIn full: This made a real change from the big city half marathons I tend to run. I was a bit anxious as I thought it might be a bit serious and I would be at the back. It was friendly and welcoming and I enjoyed running off road through the mud. It is well organised and marshalled and they give lots of encouragement.I managed a PB which is always goodDate of review: November 5, 2012
In short: My first attempt, realy enjoyed it.In full: This was my first half marathon and I found it hard for the last 4 miles (my own fault for not training hard enough). The organisation was excellent, car parking was easy, weather was great, plenty of marshall, spectators and water stops. I like the medal but would have liked a T-shirt but at £17 it was still a bargain!! I'vr now got a time to beat which should spur me on a bit.Date of review: November 5, 2012
Visit the official Runner's World page
Follow Runner's World on Twitter
Click here
Other Natmag-Rodale Sites
Run For Charity
Injury Clinics
About Runner's World


text:
What Right Do Schools Have to Discipline Students for What They Say Off Campus? No right at all, argues civil libertarian Wendy Kaminer in The Atlantic.
Griffith Middle School in Indiana aims to transform "learners today" into "leaders tomorrow." Leaders of which country, I wonder, after reading the Griffith Middle School Handbook. North Korea? The U.S. Constitution appears to have no standing in Griffith.
Students can be suspended or expelled for "innuendos." The ban on profanity, pornography or obscenity includes "other inappropriate materials" and "using or writing derogatory written materials." This is "breathtakingly vague," Kaminer writes. Griffith students may be expelled for "disrespect" toward staff or other students or for "disruptive behavior," including "arguing."
Idiotic rules like this are bound to be enforced idiotically, but the consequences for students are not amusing. Griffith Middle School is now being sued in federal court for expelling three 8th grade girls for engaging in a girlish exchange on Facebook that included jokes about classmates they'd like to kill. Their conversation, which lasted less than two hours, was conducted after school, on their own time and on their own computers.
The girls used "LOL" (laugh out loud), smiley faces and all caps to indicate sarcasm, writes Kaminer. They were joking. One of the allegedly threatened students said he didn't feel threatened and knew the girls were joking. But someone's mother complained. The girls were expelled for the rest of the school year for bullying, intimidation and harassment.
The students have a very strong First Amendment case — if the First Amendment retains any relevance in public schools. There's no question that those of us not in actual or virtual custody of school authorities have the right to make jokes about killing each other. Student rights, however, are increasingly limited; anxiety about social media and hysteria about bullying or drug use have only been exacerbated by the post 9/11 authoritarianism that permeates our culture and our courts.
Has the campaign to end bullying — and the fear of school violence — gone too far?
A six-year-old boy in Colorado was suspended for sexual harassment for saying, "I'm sexy and I know it" to a girl standing next to him in the lunch line. The song is featured in a commercial for M&Ms.


text:
Wilson CHAMP Platform Tennis Paddle
Product Information:
The Wilson® CHAMP Paddle is an all-time favorite for platform tennis players of all skill levels. With a lightweight build for comfort in arm muscles, this Wilson® paddle additionally offers Gator Grit™ surface technology to deliver added accuracy, speed and bite with every swing. The Wilson® CHAMP - A solid paddle to take your game to the next level.
- All-time favorite for players of all skill levels
- Sharp hole technology increases bite on contact
- Low-density foam core
- Lightweight construction offers easy maneuvering
- Gator Grit™ surface technology offers better spin and bite
- Designed for both accuracy and speed
- Weight: 355g
- FILTER grip size: 4-1/4"
- Density: low
- Model: WRT9455002
- Wilson
Country of Origin: ChinaWeb ID: 12460241


text:
Kate Upton's Best Red-Carpet Looks
Since her film debut in Léon: The Professional in 1994, the Israeli native and Harvard alumna has made bold career moves and won an Academy Award for her mesmerizing performance in Black Swan. She has also made her mark on fashion, becoming known for her elegant style on the red carpet, and in the beauty biz as the face of Dior's Cherie fragrance.
Here, she arrives at the Academy Awards after-party in a Christian Dior gown and emerald earrings by Anna Hu.
The Dior spokeswoman wears a polka-dot gown by the luxury label paired with a Charlotte Olympia box clutch.
Chic and Easy: Spring's Must-Have Mules


text:
Where In The World Is Godfrey Pontoons This Week? 2.16.12
February 15, 2012
Detroit Boat Show – Feb. 10-19 – Krupa's Boat Mart & Hideaway Yachts
We'll have more than 100 of Michigan's best boat dealers and marine businesses under one roof for nine days of great prices, selection and services. This is your chance to see new 2012 products, and get great prices on new non-current boats, motors, trailers and accessories.
New England Boat Show – Feb. 11-19 – Rockingham Boat
The New England Boat Show attracting thousands of visitors from the New England seaboard. The show fills 300,000 square feet with hundreds of the newest boats from the region's top dealers, along with a wide selection of marine accessories and special features – creating a marine marketplace and boater's paradise like no other!
Duluth Boat, Sports, Travel & RV Show — Feb. 15-19 — Resort Marine
The Duluth Boat Sports Travel and RV Show is a very strong consumer-based Sport Show with good representation of tackle, resorts, marine and RV.
Central New York Boat Show — Feb. 15-19 — Fremac Marine
The CNY Boat Show and Sale will showcase more than 500 all-new models of power and sail boats, including cruisers, sport boats, pontoon boats, and personal watercraft, along with a few luxury motor yachts on display.
Miami International Boat Show — Feb. 16-20 — Unique Marine
See what's new at the Greatest Boat Show in the World! Florida's largest annual event spans three locations—the Miami Beach Convention Center, Sea Isle Marina and Yachting Center and Miamarina At Bayside—and features more than 3,000 boats and 2,000 exhibitors from all over the globe.
Kansas Boat, Sport & Travel Show — Feb. 16-19 — Mid Kansas Marine
For years, The Kansas Sports, Boat & Travel Show has been one of the most popular shows in the Heartland. Whether you enjoy the water, the adventure of riding an ATV, hunting, fishing, camping, or the freedom of traveling in an RV, you'll love this year's show!
Central Wisconsin Sports Show — Feb. 17-19 — Amherst Marine & Plowman's Marine
NW Arkansas Boat Show — Feb. 17-19 — Ski & Sports
Carolina Powerboat Show & Sale — Feb. 17-19 — Chatlee Boat & Marine
Hamilton Boat Show — Feb. 17-20 — Maple City Marine, Riverside Marina & Dundas Marine
Show goers will see hundreds of exhibits of new boats for sale and boating accessories and services at the Careport Centre with three acres of show space. Take advantage of the exclusive show deals or if you are new to boating, start your research at the show - bring your questions for our boat dealers and product specialists.
West Virginia Sport Show — Feb. 17-19 — The Great Outdoors
Indianapolis Boat Show — Feb. 17-26 — The Boat Place
Find your adventure at the Ford Indianapolis Boat, Sport & Travel Show with over 650,000 square-feet of pure, outdoor goodness in six super-sized buildings. Acres of boats, RV's, fishing tackle and hunting gear!
Coralville Lake Marina Open House — Feb. 18 — Coralville Lake Marina
Ocean City Boat Show — Feb. 17-19 — North Bay Marina
The top indoor boat show on the Eastern shore with 350 boats from more than 50 dealers!
Arkansas Marine Expo — Feb. 20-22 — Trader Bill's


text:
iHerb Customer Reviews
Savings of: $2.42 (18% off)
Bob's Red Mill, Almond Meal / Flour, Gluten--free
Posted by Reviewer2407953 on Jan 17, 2012
I need to eat almonds because is good to lower cholesterol, but I also have diverticulosis, so I can not eat nuts, so the flour almond is perfect, I added to my cereal, oat meal,ice cream, etc.
Only almond flour I've tried
Posted by may291 on Apr 28, 2012
No complaints, other than even at iHerb's great prices, baking gets really expensive really fast using stuff like this.
Posted by Reviewer1930378 on Apr 30, 2012
Super product!!
Posted by Rosemary on Aug 14, 2012
Average good almond flour!
Posted by Reviewer3153177 on Nov 06, 2012
Et godt mandelmel:)
Posted by 94Tina on Nov 09, 2012
I think almond flour is my favourite flour (at least one of them), and I can't say anything bad about this one. The packing is a little impractical compared to the one from Fun Fresh Foods, though. This one is also a little more expensive, so I think I'll go for the other one the next time, but the flour itself is good.
Great alternative
Posted by buildingupmoms on Mar 12, 2013
For those who cannot use wheat, this is a great alternative to use for baked goods. It is not a fine as I would like it so we can still taste the gritty-ness.
Great for baking
Posted by 4953722487581156473 on Aug 11, 2013
Great for baking... good substitute for regular flour
super pour la pâtisserie
Posted by 5321244300037473779 on Oct 09, 2013
j'en mets dans mon pain d'épices et il est parfait
almond meal
Posted by 4750459478755235205 on Oct 26, 2014
This is Bob's Red Mill's blanched almond meal. It's finer than the whole ground almonds but not as finely ground as the Honeyville brand. I use this for cookies, pie crusts, and other recipes not requiring a delicate crumb.


text:
A collection of stories from individuals with disabilities, families, friends, and disability service providers in Tennessee
Showing stories 1 - 3 of 3
Results related to: Employment / 22 to 35 years / Shelby County
"Over time, I started to come out of my depression mode and I started to pursue what I wanted in life."
"That is probably the biggest worry of any parent who has a child with special needs. You want them to outlive you in one sense, but then you wonder what will happen.
"I am not a planner but my sister and my niece wish that I was since they might be guardians one day. I must plan for the future care of my daughters. This is very hard for me.


text:
Emulating the Supreme Model
Thank God for role models who have influenced your life; then thank Him for the Supreme Model who died for you.Read More
Understanding Relationships
Reflect on how God has used the church to birth you, nurture you, and mature your faith. Thank God for this divine process that is at work in you.Read More
Discipling and Disciplining
Do you accept discipline as well as discipling from your local church body? Ask God to make you more receptive to His discipline.Read More
Being Clothed in His Righteousness
Ask God to rekindle your love for members of the body of Christ, the true church.Read More
Entering into Your Priesthood
What are you doing to help those around you who are in distress? Are you keeping yourself clean from the world's pollution, as James admonishes?Read More
Finding Your Identity
Give thanks that you are part of the body of Christ, the elect, the people of God.Read More
Facing a Crisis of History
What are you doing to proclaim His name to this generation? Pray about the role God would have you fill.Read More
Accepting Nurturing from the Church
Spend some time reflecting on the nurturing function of the church. Is this evident in your church fellowship?Read More
Watching the Teaching
Take some time today to look over 1 Timothy as a conclusion to our study of this epistle. Thank God for the gift of His Word and for its transforming message. Make sure that you are in a church that ...Read More
Guarding the Deposit
None of us is seeking to live in conflict with the people around us, and so we are always tempted to make the gospel inoffensive in order that we might preserve the peace. But the gospel is a "stumbling block ...Read More


text:
The Infiniti M® is now the Q70 Only the name has changed.
Q designates Infiniti sedans and coupes. QX now designates the Infiniti lineup of crossovers and SUVs. A simple change that's simply better.Explore the Q70
The features you expect
Infiniti M® innovation. Now in the Infiniti Q70.
Every one of our automobiles still comes equipped with the breakthrough features you've come to expect from Infiniti.
Intelligent All-Wheel-Drive (AWD)
Learn how Intelligent All-Wheel-Drive (AWD) provides power precisely when and where you need it.
- Standard On:
Infiniti Navigation System
Learn how the Infiniti Hard Drive Navigation System pinpoints your destinantion and provides voice-guided turn-by-turn directions. Lane Guidance and 3-D building graphics.[*]
- Standard On: Q70 5.6, Q70 5.6 AWD
- Available On: Q70 3.7, Q70 3.7 AWD,
Q70 Hybrid
Bose® 10-speaker Premium Audio
Learn how the Bose® Premium Audio system delivered rich sound and can play, store, sort and manage your music collection.
- Standard On: Q70 5.6, Q70 5.6 AWD
- Available On: Q70 3.7, Q70 3.7 AWD,
Q70 Hybrid
The Infiniti models you know
What made it an M® now makes it the Q70
You know the luxury. You know the performance.
And now you know how to choose the Infiniti that's ideal for you.
|Sedans and Coupes
|Crossovers and SUVs
|M is now Q70
|QX is now QX80
|G Coupes & Convertiblesare now Q60
|FX is now QX70
|JX is now QX60
|G Sedan became Q40
|EX is now QX50


text:
"I only drink champagne on two occasions: when I am in love and when I am not. "
Bird's-eye Views
You probably don't give much thought to the windows in your airplane's cabin. With the tasteful interiors and all the office and entertainment amenities available on private aircraft today, the windows might seem as though they exist solely to shed natural sunlight on the hand-rubbed rosewood finish of the pop-up computer desk. And while you may be inclined to darken the cabin soon after you board for easier viewing of a Powerpoint presentation or DVD movie, may I suggest this somewhat novel alternative? Instead of lowering the window shades, leave them up and spend some time looking outside.
As a passenger on a business jet, you have many advantages over airline passengers. Larger windows is one. So why not enjoy the view? True, in some weather, it doesn't matter how big the airplane's windows are. When you're flying inside clouds, it all looks the same outside-in daytime, some say, it's like flying inside a ping-pong ball. At these times, you might as well sit back, sip a beverage and catch up on some work or watch a movie.
But often enough, there really is something worth seeing outside.
For example, your departure airport-when you travel by business jet-is more likely to be close to your home or office. Here's a good opportunity to catch a bird's-eye view of the terrain over which you may normally crawl along in traffic at a snail's pace. Your pilots can show you on a road map what route you'll likely be following on climb-out. At low altitude, it's easy to notice how the river bends lazily through your city. Or you may discover how close to home that lake is where your kids have been bugging you to take them fishing.
Even if the weather down low is murky and landscapes aren't on the play list for the flight, you could be treated to towering, sun-dappled cloud formations after you break out above the overcast. Clouds are fascinating to watch at any time-even at night in a moonlit sky-but especially when the sun is rising and setting. While flying through showers when the sun is low, look for full-circle rainbows moving along next to your aircraft. If the airplane flies toward a bright cumulus cloud with the sun directly behind the airplane, you'll see through the front cockpit windows the shadow of the aircraft on the cloud in the middle of two full-circle rainbows. As you fly closer, the shadow and rainbows get bigger- you'll feel as if you are on the point of an arrow heading toward a target. And a churning, lightning-charged thunderstorm-viewed from a prudent distance at altitude-offers an awe-inspiring overview of nature's unbridled power.
One perk you likely enjoy as a business jet traveler is having some say regarding the flight path. If you'd like to have a look at a property or geographic feature near your destination, it might be possible for the pilots to dogleg the arrival route to overfly it. There's a lot you can tell about a piece of real estate-good and bad-when you have that kind of perspective. You might even want to snap some photos. A picture showing a landfill just beyond a tree line of a possible vacation home or new office location could be worth not only a thousand words but perhaps millions of dollars.
Add your comment:
By submitting a comment, you are allowing AIN Publications to edit and use your comment in all media.


text:
Denver judge to rule on recall challenge Thursday
Denver Chief District Judge Robert Hyatt will issue his decision at 1 p.m. Thursday on the legal challenges to the recall petitions against state Sens. Angela Giron, D-Pueblo, and John Morse, D-Colorado Springs.
Hyatt listened to nine hours of testimony Wednesday before ending the hearing at 6 p.m.
What he will decide Thursday is whether to postpone the recall process by issuing an injunction as well as rule on whether the recall petitions were improperly worded and invalid.
Victor Head, an organizer of the Pueblo recall campaign against Giron, was among the last witnesses at the hearing.
Mark Grueskin, the attorney for Giron and Morse supporters, wants Hyatt to invalidate the recall petitions because they didn't include wording that demanded a special election to replace those lawmakers.
Head and other recall volunteers were questioned whether they understood that in recalling Giron, they were also seeking an election to replace her. They repeated that they relied on wording approved by Secretary of State Scott Gessler's office.
Hyatt is also considering whether to stop the recall election process with an injunction while the legal wrangling continues. Grueskin has has for an injuction while the legal wrangling continues.
Pueblo County Clerk Gilbert "Bo" Ortiz was the first witness Wednesday. He favored stopping the recall clock until the lawsuits are settled.
"It would be very confusing for Pueblo voters if they set a recall election date and we begin the job of printing ballots, only to have the court stop that process," Ortiz said after his testimony.
Hyatt also is considering a demand from Gessler that Gov. John Hickenlooper must set the recall election dates immediately, regardless of the lawsuits.
Gessler claims the state constitution required Hickenlooper to make that announcement immediately after recall petitions were certified against Giron and Morse earlier this month.
Giron is being targeted for recall by Pueblo Freedom & Rights, a group of gun-rights supporters who objected to her supporting new gun control laws this year.
Morse, D-Colorado Springs, is facing the same challenge from an El Paso County group.
If Hyatt issues an injunction, then Gessler's request for an order on setting the election dates would be moot.
Ben Schler, an attorney with Gessler's office, testified on the issue of whether the recall petitions were improperly worded. He said other recall petitions approved by state officials in the past have also failed to include a specific call for a special election to replace the official targeted by the petitions.
On the other side, Tom Jensen, director of Public Policy Polling, from North Carolina, testified for Grueskin that voters in Morse's district did not have a clear understanding of the recall process when polled.


text:
- Snowmobiling
- Lodging
- Packages
- Activities
- Thanksgiving Buffet
- Lodge Amenities
- Meetings
- Contact
The mountains around Daniels Summit provide the perfect environment for snowmobiling – for both guided and unguided rides. We offer a large fleet of rental machines, deep snow and an almost unlimited number of trails and play areas. This is snowmobiling at its best. We're just a short drive from Salt Lake City. Our machines are carefully chosen to match Utah mountain snow conditions. Our staff is knowledgeable and our expert guides will show you the adventure of a lifetime. For Utah snowmobile rentals, you can't beat Daniels Summit!
Daniels Summit snowmobiling runs mid November through April. The peak Utah snowmobiling season runs December through April. Snowmobiling in the Strawberry Valley is at its best from this Utah Resort.
Let our expert guides take you on the ride of a lifetime through the Uinta National Forest. Our groomed trails top out at 10,000 feet through dense forest and wind through gentle meadows, the perfect winter playground. Daniels Summit groomed snowmobile trails are the perfect place for groups of any size to have a blast on a guided or self guided snowmobile adventure. More than 200 scenic miles of groomed trail start right at our door.
2hr Guided Tour – 10 am & 2 pm Daily – $189
Reservations required. Rental includes helmet.
Clothing: $5 boots, $5 bibs, $5 coats. Bring your own gloves
Double up Snowmobiles: $50 extra
(OPTIONAL) Damage Waiver: $35 ($500 Deductable)
|2 Hour Rental
|Half Day Rental
|Full Day Rental
|Polaris/Arctic Cat
Reservations recommended. Rental includes helmet
Clothing: $5 boots, $5 bibs, $5 coats. Bring your own gloves
Double up Snowmobiles: $50 extra
(OPTIONAL) Damage Waiver: $35 ($500 Deductable)