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Warm news/The Red Line
After trudging home from the office Tuesday, I took off my boots and looked out my bedroom window.
It was about 75 percent drifted over and I figure it's about 6 feet tall and 2 feet off the ground. You do the math. Really, all I could do was laugh.
The winter of 2012-13 has officially reached ridiculous proportions. This is not another complain-about-the-snow column. I've written that before, and given the fact this winter still isn't that bad historically, nor does my living situation require I have to do a lot about it, it's not the route I want to go.
My intent today is to offer a few bits of encouragement. I like to pass along warm thoughts when I can.
It's part of why I run Australian Open recaps when I can fit them in during January. Sure the tennis is important, but I like it when they say it cracked 100 degrees in Melbourne and they had to put the heat rules in effect.
So, in warm news, the Daytona 500 is this weekend and no one appears to be using snow tires this year. I believe I saw real grass on the infield.
Danica Patrick has taken time-out from filming suggestive GoDaddy ads to be the pole-sitter for this year's event.
This is an accomplishment for the rsum, but it should be noted that no one has won the race from the pole since Dale Jarrett in 2000.
Recent winners of the honor include Mike Skinner (1997), Jeff Green (2003) and David Gilliland (2007). Also, I'm not sure if where one starts the race really matters – remember Trevor Bayne in 2011? Maybe. Ward Burton? Derrike Cope? All Daytona 500 winners. Tony Stewart? Nope.
The way restrictor plate racing is, anyone can win provided they're in the top 20 when the white flag flies and they have not run over a jet dryer earlier in the race. I'm talking to you, Juan Pablo Montoya.
All you need to know is that the temperature in Daytona Beach, Fla. Sunday is forecast to be 73 degrees with a 20 percent chance of rain and a 0 percent chance of snow. Warm thoughts.
The World Match Play Championships began in southern Arizona Wednesday, but round one was postponed by snow … really? Really? In Marana, Ariz.? OK, scratch golf.
SPRING training is underway in Lakeland and Phoenix and several other places, with the Tigers opening the exhibition schedule Friday against Atlanta.
The wires are filled with the sweet nothings of pre-preseason stories: of Octavio Dotel being quoted "out of context" about Miguel Cabrera's leadership skills and about Ryan Braun showing up in the wrong steroid merchant's black book. Even basketball's getting in the act with a dozen stories about Michael Jordan's birthday and whether or not Kobe or LeBron is better. Wait, isn't the basketball season going on?
See, spring is on the march – just not here. Yet. My act of defiance Tuesday was wearing my Tigers jersey around the house. Wednesday, it was taking delivery of a couple new baseball caps.
Today, who knows? Maybe I'll play catch in the parking lot at my game tonight.
The drift in front of my window is clearly down to about 5 feet now, perfect height to draw a line in the snow. Be warm, be hopeful and think spring.
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Skip to comments.State Dept. Blocks Lawyers from Representing Benghazi Whistleblowers
Posted on 04/29/2013 6:04:36 AM PDT by kristinn
The State Department is blocking local lawyer Victoria Toensing from representing whistleblowers on the 2012 Benghazi attacks, according to her legal partner and husband Joe DiGenova. Teonsing wants to represent such whistleblowers at the upcoming Congressional hearings about the Benghazi case.
"The Department of State is refusing to grant clearances to Victoria and other people who want to represent the whistleblowers in an attempt to prevent the testimony," DiGenova said.
The fix is in to pave the way for Hillary 2016..
Holy crap this is getting stupid.
Well of course. The Feds don't want any more witnesses to have insider knowledge of the betrayal of the American people or it's state secrets.
Breitbart has an article on this as well:
Oh look...more silence from the GOP...well until their shills hit the threads making yet another excuse for their betraying America.
How is this possible?
Aren't they allowed to hire counsel as in everyone's right to representation
Denying them their right to representation on a clearance technicality. Very clever. Of course it will take at least ten years for this to wind it's way up to SCOTUS for a decision.
Anyone wanting on or off this ping list, please advise.
Time to put it all on talk radio and then hannity at night.
If this is not a HUGE red flag of a cover-up, what is?
With these miserable bastards in DC, anything is possible. They just do what they want. Constitution and Bill of Rights be damned.
Standing by for Bohner to put the WH on notice.
"How is this possible?"
Those who control the pensions of the Federal goons with the guns and 1.6 billion rounds of hollow point ammo can do anything they darn well please.
"Political power grows out of the muzzle of a gun."
Actually, it doesn't take that long in disputes between branches of the federal government. The question is does the House have the guts to assert its prerogatives?
Ping List Please.
Meanwhile, Obama and hang, who could NEVER get any level of security clearance if they were applying for government work, now have access to EVERY U.S. Secret.
it just isn't right.
"With these miserable bastards in DC, anything is possible. They just do what they want. Constitution and Bill of Rights be damned."
And some one thought that a state law keeping background
checks from going into a national database would do any good.
This administration is lawless, exempting itself from the laws
they pass on us, like Obamacare. We are now a first world
country with a third world government.
The US State Department is traitorous and it is past time to tell one secret. An additional duty I had was base COMSEC Officer (communication security). About 1978, I got a Top Secret message from DoD that said the State Department had given permission to Seafloat (USSR shipping) to unload ships on one coast and to drive unescorted to the other coast. This was never coordinated with DoD. The trucks are sealed and are to be treated as diplomatic pouches. They are required to stay on interstate highways. When DoD discovered this, we followed some of the trucks and they were leaving main roads to park outside military bases. DoD does not have the resources to follow every truck. Be alert for suspicious vehicles and be certain all classified processed electronically on your base satisfies COMSEC requirements. I advised all base authorities and never got an update from DoD or heard anything in the MSM. Those communist trucks could have prepositioned all types of weapons or terrorist across our country.
It is stupid of the Regime to do this... Getting into a fight with photogenic, media-savvy, well-spoken lawyers.
Terrorists have lawyers appointed for them and whistleblowers are blocked from having lawyers?
>Getting into a fight with photogenic, media-savvy, well-spoken lawyers.
Who also know plenty of conservative hosts that will gladly give them facetime on just about anywhere they want to go.
"Terrorists have lawyers appointed for them and whistleblowers are blocked from having lawyers?"
No. Just from having lawyers that holder didn't pick.
Joe DiGenova, former US Attorney for DC who declined prosecution regarding the passport files search done about the Clintons and whom prosecuted Cocaine Mayor Barry....gee I wonder why they would not want him or his partner acting as counsel: they want to keep the cat in the bag.
They don't care. They think they have the bit in the teeth and can do anything they want. So far, the courts and the House have proven them correct. If there is no effective opposition, each offence will generate the next until the US is truly transformed and Lord Obama and his agents can lock down a major city, conduct searches at gun point in private homes without a warrant and do anything they want...
Suprise, suprise!
There is no such thing as the GOP, in the new world of diversity the Government On Parade consists of both right and left handed sock puppets.
Well there are a couple of old American sayings that should give the DHS pause to think about their billions of rounds of pistol ammo.
First the difference between a sniper and a deer hunter is what they are looking at through the scope.
And Don't bring a knife to a gun fight.
I remember the Watergate hearings and the media at that time. If Nixon's people put a paper clip on the right side of a bunch of papers instead of the left side, well that was front page news. Now, because the media thinks governance is the same as a crosstown high school football game, we hear nothing from them. Our media is less than a joke.
On Friday April 26, Issa sent a letter to the SoS Kerry "demanding" that the attorneys representing the whistleblowers be cleared (be given clearances) so they can talk to their clients about classified information.
Right now, the State Dept is refusing to give security clearances to people like Victoria...."They want to protect Hillary and Obama."
According to DiGenova, Toensing currently holds a Top Secret clearance, obtained within the last year.
Interviewer refers to WaPo op-ed [this may be the one he is referring to] defending Hillary. DeGenova says that article is "maliciously false or it is completely uninformed."
"That performance by her in front of both committees in the House and Senate was her grand jury appearance during White Water all over again." LOL!
Mesta: Has Issa set a date for the hearing yet?
Sounds to me like the troika (Obama, Holder, Kerry) intend to give clearances at the very last minute so attorneys are as ill-prepared as possible for the hearing; or else, they intend to delay the hearing until they get all of their lying ducks in a row--- or both.
and Victoria Toensing already has a TOP SECRET security clearance...
She's actually a FReeper, if I can remember her frname.
What prevents the Benghazi victims from hiring Tunsing, collectively, for $1.00, as private counsil?
ahh! Ping me please if you do.
Not when their testimony might be derermental to Hillary or obama, the godess and god of the left and parasites universally.
Freedom Loving Americans v. The Establishment.
The GOP is so far gone.
They only raise their heads slightly from their slumber when something so outrageous as 0bamaCare comes along.
Otherwise, they fund it. They funded 0bamaCare this year. They can't shift their lazy arses to oppose squat.
What would you expect from the 'most transparent administration ever' ?
It appears Hugo Chavez didn't die but took a leave of absence to "fix" things here. He's getting plenty of help from his buddies in the Americofascist governing class.
Stalin could only be green with envy and wish he could break eggs so smoothly!
"A date for the next hearing will be announced soon. Citing concerns about possible retaliation whistleblowers could face at the hands of administration officials, Chairman Issa has declined to publicly name those who have been in contact with the committee."
state 'clearing' her to deal with classified information.
Speechless ping
Oh come on now, he's just getting ready to put a white flag in the sand—that'll show 'em!
ONLY terrorists are entitled to counsel in
the ISLAMIC CALIPHATE WHICH WAS ONCE THE U.S.A.
Whose ship will sink?
Hillary Clinton?
SOP for Hilary(!). She sought to deprive Richard Nixon of counsel during the Watergate investigation as well.
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Oh, I know you've got one...your (gorgeous) pies are the ones that initially made me even take a second look at this oven. Glad I did. Hopefully I can rely on you for some pointers as I get more into it. Thanks for the peel tip!John K
......but have been looking for something along the lines of a mini wood fired oven brass bristle brush and haven't been able to find anything.
Thanks for the brush recommendations guys. The brush on Amazon, though much more affordable, was what I was hoping to avoid. The gaps between each row of bristles makes it not as effective. Clay, does your brush have the 48" handle? Do you like that length?
Nice job John. The pies are looking good.
You're getting your money's worth there, John.Nicey!
Hellzyeah, John.Beautiful.
Great looking pies John.Why do you write "(for my daughter)" after pepperoni? Is there something childish about liking pepperoni I should know about? I like pepperoni.
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Serpentelli, How open or closed do you have the venturi? I got mine a few weeks ago, but have been in a constant state of "out-of-town" since it arrived and haven't got to mess with it but once. Things appear to be coming along quite nicely for you so far.
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please share a photograph of your favorite matcha chawan (green tea bowl)
MAHALO ! thanks !
brandon wrote:Not to be a copy cat but my favorite chawan is by Seigan.
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olivierco, did you really buy that one? It's gorgeous! I would be skeered to use it!
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What is the droprate on them? I thought the first one was to be guarenteed :/
What is the droprate on them? I thought the first one was to be guarenteed :/
It's gurenteed to be for the spec your killing him with.
killed em 3 times so far, not one has dropped for our 25m once for 3 clears
Had 2 drop for our 10 man raid last night.
First kill this week, none in our 10 man.
We've killed Garrosh 4 times (10 man), only heirloom so far is a bow for our hunter, and he's already replaced it.
Seems to be an extremely low drop chanse.
We've gotten 1 so far in our 10 man. Cleared every week.
Our warrior tank got a 1 hand sword last reset. Think that's the only 1 we've got from 2 kills so far (not killled it yet this reset and failed to kill it 1st week).
Killed him 10 times, got 0 heirlooms.
Every kill is a small chance per individual player, the first drop an individual player will ever get will be for their loot spec, and every drop following that for an individual player will be a random hierloom.
We've killed Garrosh once, and our mistweaver got the spell staff.
We've killed Garrosh five times with one Heirloom item dropped which went to our Resto Shaman.
We've had about 5 and have been killing 25m Garrosh every week. Our spriest got 2 of them (a bow for his hunter alt and a mace for priest).
We have 1 kill (10 man) and no heirlooms dropped. This will probably be a difficult thing to analyse the drop rate for since there is no alternative drop bag and it's personal loot. Maybe ~15% chance like bonus loot?
2/4 kills have dropped the BoA, one for our hunter and one for our tank monk.
Wait so you can get anything per character regardless of your class? So if unlucky you will get only gear for classes you don't play?
I got the healing mace on my Retribution Paladin last week (with my loot specialization set to Holy, mind you). I'm the only one in my 10m that has gotten one.


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'Believe in Me' debuts
March 7, 2007
Jenni Gee, left, and Liz Eisenbraun of the Clovis/Curry County Chamber of Commerce set up the stage Tuesday in preparation for today's VIP event for "Believe in Me," which was partially filmed in Clovis and Portales. (CNJ staff photo: Kevin Wilson)
It would have been a great enough experience for Juan Garza just to play a bit role in "Believe in Me."
However, when the Clovis and Portales restaurant owner sees himself in a bit part in the movie about a 1960s Oklahoma girls basketball team, he'll think of the time when Hollywood first believed in eastern New Mexico and infused the area with excitement and dollars.
"As far as the gross receipts, that's an awesome thing to have," said Garza, who owns Juanito's Mexican restaurants in Clovis and Portales. "Actors were staying and eating in places here."
Today's 5:30 p.m. showing at the North Plains Cinema 7 has been sold out for about two weeks, and less than 30 tickets remain for the 9:30 p.m. showing, according to officials at the Clovis/Curry County Chamber of Commerce.
The businesses in Clovis and Portales gained the cast and crew of the movie as customers, from sign-making businesses to hotels to various merchants.
"Believe in Me" representatives have reported a budget of $8 million, and they told Clovis/Curry County Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Ernie Kos $3 million of that went into eastern New Mexico.
"I know for a fact every night a different restaurant catered the meal for the staff and crew," said Kos. "Restaurants did well, antique stores did very well."
Garza was one of the business owners who did well. Although the sets were catered during filming, Garza said he'd usually get some crew members and extra business from people who came to be crowd members during the basketball scenes.
He was happy those people filled his restaurants, but he's just as excited about the message local participation sent to Hollywood.
"There were some days where people were happy to be there 12 hours (to be extras)," Garza said. "That was dedication, and it's probably something (future filmmakers will) consider."
Garza will be watching for himself behind the media table during one basketball scene. Kos is guessing many will watch the movie for the same reason — as a personal "Where's Waldo?" game.
"They can't wait to see themselves on the big screen," Kos said. "Many of the people coming to the VIP reception (at 7:30 p.m. today at the Clovis Civic Center) were involved in the movie.
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New eatery to open in FD
A new restaurant is coming to the Fifth Avenue South corridor.
Pancheros Mexican Grill is set to open in October, said co-owner Jim Bird.
The restaurant will be housed in a newly constructed building immediately south of Carpet World/Flooring America, 3026 Fifth Ave. S.
Pancheros is a casual Mexican restaurant specializing in burritos, tacos and quesadillas. The first restaurant opened in Iowa City near the University of Iowa campus in 1992. The chain has since expanded to 60 franchise stores.
The Iowa City connection was a contributing factor in the decision to bring Pancheros to Fort Dodge, according to Bird.
"There is a lot of Iowa City population in Fort Dodge, people who know and enjoy Pancheros," said Bird. "We've gotten a lot of good comments."
Bird will co-own the franchise with Joe Cain. The two already own several restaurants, including Sports Page Bar & Grill, Olde Boston's Restaurant & Pub and Mineral City Mill & Grill.
Pancheros will mark the duo's first attempt at owning a franchise fast food-style restaurant, Bird said.
Construction on the 4,500-square-foot building is slated to begin Monday, according to Bird.
However, Pancheros will only occupy about 60 percent of the space, he said.
Bird said he and Cain are presently in discussions with another national restaurant chain to open a franchise that will lease the remaining space.
Arrangements with the franchisee, who Bird declined to identify, are being finalized, he said.


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Visit from King
Addressing concerns from the debt ceiling to repairing the infrastructure of Webster City, U.S. Rep. Steve King also said he had no answer as to whether or not he will run for the Senate seat soon to be left vacant by Tom Harkin.
Members of the Webster City community and City Council met for a roundtable discussion with King on Monday afternoon in the City Council chambers. King began the discussion by presenting what he sees as the three big issues facing the new 113th congress. That includes the debt ceiling debate, the sequestration debate and the continuing resolution debate.
King said he worked to extend the debt ceiling to May 18. He said if he did not do that, all three of those debates would have likely come in a single week and would have given more leverage to President Obama.
The effects of sequestration have not been felt as strongly in Iowa, according to King, but that was almost not the case for meat inspectors in Iowa. King said the threat of sequestration in Iowa came in the form of meat inspectors being furloughed nationwide. Lawmakers moved $55 million from a USDA administrative account to a meat inspector wages account to prevent a lack of meat inspections. The only other similar accommodation was made for military personnel. King said a series of 13 appropriations bills will be debated in the house to mitigate the sequestration in a similar manner.
"We'll make those changes to the line items so that those places where sequestration cut indiscriminately, the cuts overall will be maintained, but it will be with the positive discrimination of moving money into the accounts that need it and out of the accounts that don't need it within the budget cap of the [Paul] Ryan budget," King said.
Those appropriations bills will later be sent to the Senate, then pending approval, the President. King said it is harder to predict how President Obama will act on those bills, but those adjustments should be made by the beginning of the next fiscal year, Oct. 1.
"There's maybe a long summer with some flare-ups on sequestration, but there are 44 other states that have deeper cuts and have more impact than Iowa. As Iowans, I'm just going to say we can handle this, and if this is what it takes to get cuts in a government that's blown out of proportion, if we can't take this kind of pain, we're never going to solve this problem the country has," King said.
Senate run
King addressed what he called the elephant in the room, which was the possibility of him running for Tom Harkin's Senate seat, which will be open in 2014.
While King said that he and his staff have been polling across Iowa, crunching numbers and waiting on a couple reports, he said he doesn't have an answer to whether or not he will run.
"I can't give any indication, but I know I need to make up my mind quickly because there are also a lot of people that are out there that would also like to make decisions," King said.
Local infrastructure
Webster City Mayor Janet Adams asked King what the government could do to help Webster City, which she said has problems with infrastructure and aging homes. She said the city applied for grants to fix those problems, but was turned down.
King said that is the unfortunate part of local government, because the taxing authority for those local governments has to go through the state Legislature.
"Here's how I see this. The state and the federal government impose regulations, then they require that you get your sanitary and water system up to their standards, and you can't possibly fund that to meet those regulations due to tax limitations. So, the state and the federal government has an obligation if they are going to regulate you into compliance to provide a respectable component of the funds because they eliminate your ability to raise those funds locally," King said.
King said he was interested in working with the City Council on fixing those problems at a later date.


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To all my friends in Paintball, it is true that I have left KEE. I really appreciate all of the support and people reaching out to see how I am doing. This was my decision, and although it makes me sad after having been with KEE/NPS for nearly 10 years, I am also very excited about the future. I am going to take a break (from the internet too) for to go snow boarding and clear my head, and then I will be back with my nose to the grind stone and doing my best to innovate and keep moving the sport of paintball forwards.
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Tuesday, January 1, 2008
MAC Haul
My you tube videos have been so random lately...some are pic videos, some are live videos with music...and now i'm trying to do more talking videos so you don't feel like you're watching a random infomercial :)
I did this one this weekend to update you guys on some of my new products...including the new MAC sculpt and shape duo as well as my new Shu eyelash curlers.
Hope you enjoy :)
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- Mrs. Lynne said...
Hey girl. Nice haul. I've heard many good things about Shu Uemura. I was at my Sephora the other day and they didn't even have it there. AND I was looking for passionate also and my store was out :( Boy, we're having some luck, huh?
Anyhow, hope you had a wonderful new years. Take care :)
- January 2, 2008 at 5:22 AM
- MakeupByRenRen said...
for real right! I guess everyone is trying to get there makeup in and start out the year looking super cute! ha ha...by the way i've been using fix + to wet my brushes like you mentioned and it works wonders!
- January 2, 2008 at 9:18 AM
- Maggie said...
whats the website to buy those empty pans from?
- January 2, 2008 at 3:46 PM
- christianadivine said...
nice haul! :] i really was curious about the sculpting duos... hmmm. :D they look really nice but i always too intimidated to walk into a MAC store afraid of what'll i'll find and "need" lol. anyway, i heard about the shu uemura curlers... i'm DYING for one. and that tiny one for the corners would be so useful for me because i have retarded baby lashes in the corners of my eyes that don't like to curl too! LOL. btw... i like the look you did in this video too. you pull of the vibrant colors so well! :D
- January 2, 2008 at 3:55 PM
- MakeupByRenRen said...
hey maggie,
you can get the pans from www.starsmakeuphaven.com
christiana: yah i really like the sculpting duo...sometimes I get intimidated walking into MAC too! but they are so nice in there...but sometimes when i don't feel like dealing with all that I just go to the MAC counters in Macys or order online! and yes I have retarded baby lashes on the corners too, lol.
- January 3, 2008 at 10:43 AM


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Saturday, February 1, 2014
Operator Profile: Bigger, Better, Farther
Gulf Helicopters is increasing its fleet by a third with a next-generation helicopter able to carry more people farther.
|MD902 Explorer in operation with Doha-based LifeFlight.
The first two of the $18-million-per-copy helicopters are scheduled for delivery this year, with all 15 delivered by 2017. A preliminary contract had been signed for the aircraft in 2012. The signing in November converted that to firm orders.
AgustaWestland CEO Daniele Romiti noted that Gulf Helicopters is "already a prime operator to the AW139 in the region, [and] will also become the first customer introducing the family concept into operational service in the whole area." GHC's AW139s have now exceeded the 45,000-flight-hour mark.
The new AW189s are primarily targeted at the offshore and SAR markets because of their ability to operate at longer ranges, according to CEO Mohamed Al Mohannadi. Speaking at the signing ceremony at the Dubai Airshow, he said: "The AW189 can add an advantage to the company's operations where long-range capabilities are required. We believe that the AW189 is the perfect size to fit into a very niche market that is not really being serviced by other types of helicopters."
Layton added that while the AW189s will initially be operated out of Doha to build experience in the type, the company's business plan is to target international work where the size and range of the model will offer a significant safety and cost advantage to its client base. He also noted that GHC has already received numerous enquiries from Far East, Mediterranean and African-based operators.
|AgustaWestland AW139 simulator
operated by Gulf Helicopters.
The most popular of the fleet is the Bell 412 SP/EP, with 17 in operation serving the oil and gas industry, EMS and general utility role; and the AW139, with 13 used for offshore operations, executive and VVIP, EMS and SAR. Others include Bell 212s used for offshore, utility, external load and aerial photo work; Sikorsky S-92s used for offshore, VVIP, SAR and passenger transport; MD902 Explorers for EMS; and a single Agusta/Bell AB206B for aerial photo and training. The new AW189s will be the seventh helicopter type.
Gulf Helicopters was the first of the "Big Four" helicopter operators in the Gulf region to take advantage of the discovery of vast lakes of oil and natural gas reserves under the Middle Eastern deserts in the late 1950s and early 1960s. It is now the second largest, with Abu Dhabi Aviation being just barely the largest with a fleet of 61 helicopters. Abu Dhabi Aviation was formed in 1976 along with AeroGulf, now the third largest. The fourth, Falcon Aviation Services, was formed in 2006. Those three are all based in the UAE.
Gulf Helicopters was initially incorporated in the UK on July 6, 1970 as a subsidiary of British Overseas Airways Corporation (BOAC – later British Airways), formed, according to the company, to "realize the potential opportunities of helicopter services in the Gulf States." It became operational in February 1973.
|AW139 used in offshore operations.
In 1998, Gulf Helicopters was taken over as a fully owned subsidiary of Qatar General Petroleum Corp., a company owned by the Government of Qatar. Then, in May 2008, Gulf Helicopters, along with Gulf Drilling International and Al-Koot Insurance Company, was consolidated to form Gulf International Services (GIS), a public shareholding company listed on the Doha Securities Market.
However, Qatar Petroleum retained 30 percent of the shares, essentially allowing the government to maintain control of the company.
The company also reported that it has a 92 percent stake in Al Maha Aviation company, a 36 percent investment in United Helicharters Private Ltd. incorporated in India, and a branch office located in West Sussex, UK which operates primarily as a procurement and supply service for the military and the oil and gas industry. GHC also has new joint ventures in the pipeline that will be announced this year.
|LifeFlight MD902.
It has also greatly expanded its market to include EMS, search and rescue, aerial photography, VVIP for Heads of State (primarily the royal family in Qatar), and is currently in the process of developing tourism operations, he said.
Since 2007, Gulf Helicopters has operated two MD902 Explorers for Doha-based LifeFlight EMS services under the sponsorship of Qatar's National Health Authority and in partnership with Hamad Medical Corporation. In 2011 this program was expanded to cover all offshore locations with the addition of two dedicated medically equipped Bell 412EP aircraft.
Gulf Helicopters is an approved repair station and a maintenance organization certified under both EASA and FAA Part 145, as well the Qatar Civil Aviation Authority.
It offers in-house as well as third party maintenance, and is a Factory Authorized Service Center for AgustaWestland and MD helicopters, as well as an authorized repair center for various Sikorsky S-92 and Bell components, Layton explained.
The majority of the maintenance for AgustaWestland is for the AW139, while the company is certified for the full Bell line. GHC recently added repair/overhaul capability on several AW139 airframe (IGB/TGB/MGB, etc.) and safety shop components that are among the OEM's system.
GHC also has a joint venture arrangement under its engineering capabilities list with Boise, Idaho-based Aviation Specialties Unlimited (ASU) and L-3 Systems for the provision and maintenance of night vision goggles and NVG cockpit modifications.
Its maintenance, or engineering department, is broken into two sections—Technical Services and Planning, and Aircraft Maintenance Engineering.
Technical Services and Planning is responsible for airworthiness directives and service bulletins, as well as ensuring that all QCAA requirements are met.
Aircraft Maintenance Engineering performs the actual maintenance, both line and hangar maintenance, as well as outstation maintenance at its operational bases. All major maintenance inspections are conducted at the company's maintenance facility at Doha International Airport (DOH).
The company also provides its own training for both pilots and maintenance personnel through its training arm, Gulf Helicopters Training Academy, Layton noted. "We have about 140 pilots, with historically most being expatriates from Asia to Europe to North America."
However, an ab initio training program, which was initially introduced in 1995, has taken on a renewed focus within the last four years to select and train Qatari nationals to international captaincy standards to meet expanding demand.
"We're just now starting to get a steady supply through to captaincy, and the quality and high standards of our training program speaks for itself," he said. In the past the ab initio pilots are sent to Bristow Academy in Florida for a year and a half, then returned to Doha with their commercial instrument rating for additional training at Gulf Helicopters training academy.
He noted that in an area where rotational pilots tend to move from company to company, Gulf Helicopters is able to keep a core establishment of its pilots by offering married positions.
"Pilots can bring their families to Doha, where GHC provides housing, education and an all-around excellent environment to raise a family," he said. "Most companies (in the region) use six-weeks-on and six-weeks-off rotations, and while we do rotation in our international out-stations, those based in Doha are predominately married postings."
Gulf Helicopters is also an AgustaWestland authorized training center for the AW139, to include an AW139 Level B full flight simulator. The company's training academy operates as an EASA Part 147 Training Organization, and currently uses the simulator for its own pilots as well as "for numerous other clients internationally from Canada to Africa to the Far East," Layton said.


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Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. has announced its third incarnation of PlayStation Portable handheld video game console. The novelty will be priced at the same level as predecessors, but will sport a number of improvements, which are important, but are hardly crucial.
The PlayStation Portable model PSP-3000 is similar to the PSP-2000 released last year in terms of sizes and weight, however, it features substantially improved screen with increased colour range, higher contrast ratio, reduced pixel response time as well as trans-reflective coating. In addition, the PSP-3000 comes with built-in microphone to enable voice communications using Skype network as well as some other improvements. Other specifications remained unchanged.
Although the new screen consumes slightly more energy, which means that gamers will have to buy batteries with boosted capacities, it is highly likely that overall user experience will be tangibly different from the previous models. In addition, integrated microphone will make the PSP a true mobile communication device.
The improved PSP will be available in Japan, Europe, the U.S. and other countries later this year in various bundles. With no extras included, the PSP-3000 will cost ¥19 800 ($182) in Japan, $199 in the USA, €199 ($287) in Europe, £149 ($264) in the UK and AU$299 ($249) in Australia.
Sony PlayStation Portable competes against Nintendo DS handheld video game system. So far the device from Nintendo has been considerably more successful on the market.
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Old pictures that remind me that i have not been shooting – need to start again
I kind of love shooting black and white. somehow there is that romance of photography that comes through .. a snapshot in time
My grandmother (nani) praying. I asked her once whom does she pray to… she said i pray for that which is the maker of all, but i pray for you…
One day i will have a series of portraits from Mumbai labelled waiting. In an over crowded city with no privacy men, sometimes women, make their own space for a brief instant in time – and usually no one bothers them.
it is said that no one goes hungry in Mumbai. And it is possibly true. It is also said there is always honest work to be had.. and that is also true. What is not emphasised is that it is usually back breaking and soul destroying.
Mumbai University – once the best varsity in the country. Now it needs a short sharp shock to get back to its former glory… less grandstanding and more quality please.
And Mumbai in the rains, on my favorite road – Worli Seaface …


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For your convenience, we've outlined some of the specialty services for which we most commonly refer patients. Riverside has a full range of healthcare services and facilities available, if needed.
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Harrison DVD Set for Solo Spin
Tue Sep 21, 2004
By Jonathan Cohen
NEW YORK (Billboard) - The 75-minute DVD included in Capitol's recently released George Harrison boxed set, "The Dark Horse Years, 1976-1992," will be released individually on Nov. 2.
The 75-minute film sports seven music videos for such tracks as "Got My Mind Set on You" and "When We Was Fab" and four live clips from Harrison's 1991 Japanese tour with Eric Clapton ("Taxman," "Cloud 9," "Devil's Radio" and "Cheer Down").
Also included are three extracts of Harrison performing in the 1986 Madonna film "Shanghai Surprise" and studio clips of the artist dueting with Vicki Brown on the title song. Elsewhere, Harrison discusses his solo career and the motivation for forming his Dark Horse label.
The DVD's 28-page booklet sports an essay from Harrison's wife, Olivia, and a photo gallery.


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Topic: How to deploy several apps on a single server
I'm a fairly new Rails newbie.
Ok, now I have 2 rails apps. Let's say I use a forum and a gallery. I have two questions:
1. How do I deploy these 2 apps on the same server like for example: host.com/forum and host/gallery? Is it possible? Do I have to play with mod_rewrite? Do I have to make virtual hosts forum.host.com and gallery.host.com instead? Where can I find example of such setup?
2. Suppose I'm a internet provider of some sort. How can I offer the same application to several customers? Do I have to copy it several times (??). I'd rather have a a set of config files and start from different files. How would special files like logs, etc. coexists? Again, where can I find information on such setup?
Thanks for your input.


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Will do on Sunday.CL
Come by Pizzeria DaMarco in Bethesda, I'll make you a potato pizza! Just give me a heads-up first!
Ankur....when did you go from CS to DaMarco? I knew Dino left DaMarco for Il Cane Rosso, but you must have come on board at DaMarco just recently.Best to you. -k
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News Advisory and Photo Opportunity: Special Movies for Children to Provide "Cabin Fever" Relief Over Christmas Vacation
December 22, 2005
A special program of movies for children will be screened at the New York Power Authority's (NYPA) Hawkins Point Visitors Center to provide a cure for "cabin fever" during the Christmas vacation days, Tuesday, December 27 through Thursday, December 29.
"The Polar Express" will be shown each day from 10:30 am to 12:15 pm.
Following "The Polar Express," watch "Miracle," a chronicle of the magical "Miracle on Ice" when the United States Hockey team defeated the Soviet Union in the Winter Olympics in nearby Lake Placid. "Miracle" will begin at 12:45 pm and run through 3:15 pm.
When not watching the movies, visitors can stroll through the wide array of hands-on exhibits, at the newly constructed $5 million Visitors Center, which presents information on the themes of Water Power and the St. Lawrence Project, Basics of Electricity and Uses of Electricity. Children and adults alike with enjoy being able to touch, see and listen to the many interactive models on display.
Visitors are also sure to enjoy the panoramic views of the power dam from Hawkins Point.
EVENT: Cabin Fever Relief for Kids!!
DATE: Tuesday December 27- Thursday December 29
TIME: Each Day: The Polar Express:
10:30 am - 12:15 pm;
Miracle: 12:45 pm - 3:15 pm.
COST: Cabin Fever Relief for Kids!! is
all FREE.
Admission to the Visitors Center is free.
DIRECTIONS: From Massena: Take State Route 37 east to Route 131 (across from St. Lawrence Centre Mall), turn left and proceed through the Eisenhower Lock tunnel. Then take the second right onto Robinson Bay Road and continue for two miles. Turn left onto Hawkins Point Road and follow the entrance road to the visitors center.
CONTACT: Carol Simpson, Community Relations, regional manager, NYPA, at (315) 764-0226, ext. 304, or (800) 262-NYPA, if calling from New York State.


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2010 Award for Exemplary Student Writing in the Disciplines
The Writing Lab is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2010 Award for Exemplary Student Writing in the Disciplines. Each of the recipients represents a division of the College, demonstrating the College's commitment to writing instruction across programs and disciplines. Please contact the Writing Center to view the winning submissions and for information on the selection process.
Daniel W. Everton, Division I ( Division of the Humanities and Education), "Political Theory from Giovanni to Tedder"
Wendy Montella, Division II (Division of Behavioral and Social Sciences), "Eva Galler – Life: A reflection"
Ashlei Vohnoutka, Division IV (Division of Health Sciences), "Combating the Host Immune Response in Periodontal Disease via Host Modulation Therapy: Sub-Antimicrobial Doxycycline"
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A fruit a month, fondly known as AFAM, was started by Maheswari of Beyond the Usual to appreciate the goodness of fruits. This month I am proud to host this event in my blog.
As usual, let's play the guessing game -
Ø A nutrient dense fruit
Ø It has almost twice the amount of Vitamin C when compared to orange.
Ø A fruit low in sodium and high in potassium
Ø It is an excellent source of dietary fiber
Ø It is loaded with vitamins and minerals
Ø It has a Chinese origin
Ø It shares its name with a bird!!
The last clue sure did give away the answer!!!!
Yes, the chosen one is – KIWI FRUIT!
This fruit has so much of goodness that I thought why not we try some drool-worthy recipes with it. Let us create some magic with this exotic fruit.
Here is what you have to do...
1. Prepare a vegetarian dish with kiwi fruit as the main ingredient and post it in your blog this month. [Eggs are allowed only if used in baked goods]
2. Link it to this post as well as to Maheswari's Blog
3. Use of the logo is appreciable.
4. Send me the entries by September 30th 2009 with the following details to firstname.lastname@example.com
Ø Your name
Ø Blog name
Ø Recipe name
Ø Link to the recipe[URL]
Ø Picture of your creation
If you have any interesting facts about this wonderful fruit, please feel free to share it with us.
Multiple entries are more than welcome
Non bloggers can also participate in this event. Just mail me your entries with the above details.
Is this fruit new to you? Here are some links where you can find some interesting recipes to try from..
Looking forward to seeing all the yummy recipes from you and a big thanks to Maheswari for giving me this lovely opportunity.
...with tasteful vegetarian dishes from India and around the globe,served with Love...
Tuesday, 1 September 2009
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It is my favorite fruit, but I do not get it here regularly dear!!! I will wait for your next event to participate
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Thats a prefect choice PJ..ReplyDelete
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I luv kiwi fruit.Is yellow/golden kiwi allowed?
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September 5, 2006 WIC Update
SUBJECT: Returned Food Instruments (FI) - System Procedure
SUBJECT: Description Changes of Enfamil LIPIL Products on the Checks - Effective September 5, 2006
SUBJECT: Nutrition Education Codes
SUBJECT: Extra Formula
SUBJECT: Shipping Plan For Updated WIC Forms
SUBJECT: DATE CHANGE: 2006 National Maternal Nutrition Intensive Course will now be held on October 2nd & 3rd
- Returned Food Instruments (FI) - This information is to clarify the proper procedure to follow in HANDS for any food instrument that is being returned to the agency.
Expired: Do not key the FI as void (7) on the H418 screen. The system will automatically process the FI with an "issued-never redeemed status". This is the true status of that food instrument.
Not Expired: If it is being replaced with another food instrument, must be keyed as void (7) on the H418 screen.
If you have any questions about this procedure, please call Melissa Seaver at 1-800-392-8209 or e-mail email@example.com.
- Description Changes of Enfamil LIPIL Products on the Checks - Effective September 5, 2006 - On September 5, 2006, the description of Enfamil LIPIL products in the HAND system will be revised as shown below:
- Old Name: Enfamil LIPIL With Iron
New Name: Enfamil LIPIL W/ IRON POWDER
- Old Name: Enfamil LIPIL With Iron
New Name: Enfamil LIPIL W/ IRON CONC.
- Old Name: Enfamil LIPIL With Iron
New Name: Enfamil LIPIL W/ IRON R-T-U
If you have any questions, please contact Takako Tagami at 1-800-392-8209 or e-mail email@example.com.
- Old Name: Enfamil LIPIL With Iron
- Nutrition Education Codes - As presented in August Program Updates Training you were informed of the new 2-letter nutrition education codes. The purpose of the change is to make it easier to assign appropriate nutrition education codes by grouping nutrition education topics and thus decreasing the number of codes available. Specific information on keying in the new screen will be available in the September 11, 2006, Monday Updates. By September 15, local WIC providers must enter all current nutrition education contacts, before the 2-digit nutrition education codes and HWHN screen become obsolete. During the week of September 18 - 22, current nutrition education codes must be keyed as soon as possible after the education is given so that they get into the system.
Effective September 25, 2006, all agencies must enter participant's nutrition education contacts in HANDS using the new (2-letter) codes on the revised Nutrition Education Entry (HWNE) screen, after each scheduled appointment and no later than 30 days of the actual contact. Attached are the following: ER# 2.06100 policy, the New Nutrition Education Codes and Process of Delivering Effective Nutrition Education in WIC (Figure 1). If you have any questions regarding this information, please contact D'Anne Ward at 1-800-392-8209 or e-mail firstname.lastname@example.com.
- Extra Formula - A database listing unused infant formulas and medical foods is kept at the State WIC Office. With the implementation of the approval authority for many infant formulas and medical foods now at the local level the State Office may not always know what is available. Please be sure to notify your district nutritionist or D'Anne Ward (email@example.com) when you have unused formula available at your agency so it may be added to the database. The listing will be sent out on a monthly basis so you are kept up-to-date on what is available at other LWPs.
Please check the listing in order to utilize formulas with the most recent expiration date first, prior to placing an order, to help keep food costs down. Attached is a current listing of extra formula available at different LWPs and guiding principles for shipping created to assist you when sending or receiving extra supply of infant formula. If you have any questions regarding this information, please contact D'Anne Ward at 1-800-392-8209 or e-mail email@example.com.
- Shipping Plan For Updated WIC Forms - The State WIC office will begin shipping a 1-2 month supply of the following forms (10-06 version) to all local WIC providers during the week of September 11, 2006:
Local WIC providers must begin using the 10-06 version of each of these forms effective October 1, 2006. Please destroy any old version of these forms. The forms above are available at the DHSS warehouse. Please order additional forms from the DHSS warehouse using the WIC Supply Request Form (WIC 8 form) as needed.
If your agency is a Direct Entry agency, you must use the WIC 10 form (10-06 version) to print the HWPR screen (Summary of Certification). If your agency needs a PDF version of WIC-10-EN form, please e-mail email@example.com. The WIC-10-EN is being translated into nine languages and will be e-mailed to LWPs when they become available. If you have any questions, please contact Takako Tagami at 1-800-392-8209 or e-mail firstname.lastname@example.com.
- DATE CHANGE: 2006 National Maternal Nutrition Intensive Course will now be held on October 2nd & 3rd: The University of Minnesota and the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, Bureau of WIC and Nutrition Services, Nutrition Training Institute are sponsoring an educational opportunity: 2006 National Maternal Nutrition Intensive Course. Due to technical difficulties, the 2006 National Maternal Nutrition Intensive Course will now be held on October 2nd & 3rd from 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. We apologize for any inconvenience this date change may cause. The video-stream training will be held in Jefferson City at Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services. This continuing education program focuses on the improvement of maternal and infant health through the delivery of risk-appropriate high-quality nutrition services. It is designed for dietitians, nutritionists, certified nurse midwives, registered nurses and nurse practitioners, physicians and public health professionals who serve preconceptual, pregnant, postpartum and breastfeeding women. The University of Minnesota conducts this annual course, and has requested continuing education for dietitians and other health professionals. There is no charge for WIC employees. There is a $75.00 non-refundable fee for all other attendees. For additional information contact Michele Bailey at firstname.lastname@example.com.
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Recently I spoke to a class of college students — by way of Skype — in southern Minnesota. We talked about how religion is portrayed through news media. As often in my experience, this was a critical discussion about the narrow and often inflammatory way religion comes up, and usually in the context of politics.
I asked them if they felt at all represented in media portrayals, or how they might. One young man in the back of the classroom said, "I don't think there is any real expression of what it means to be religious now. It's different."
He's right. I think about this all the time. There has been a dramatic break with ways of being spiritual and religious that held, in the West, for many generations.
Before I created this radio show, I spent two years interviewing people across the Christian Church — from Armenian Orthodox to Nazarene Holiness — who had in some way been involved in the ecumenical movement that surged after World War II and through the 1960s. Sitting with them, probing their memories, I relived the absolute shock and thrill of first encounters between Protestants, Catholics, and Jews. This felt unprecedented, impossible, and utterly liberating. It's not just that faith looked new; the whole world looked full of possibility and kinship that had not been there before.
Rigid, rule-bound ways of being religious — of being identified not merely by the same denomination but perhaps the very same church or synagogue your parents and grandparents attended before you — have transformed in a handful of generations.
Strong religious identities survive and thrive. But more than ever before, even in their most conservative iterations, they are chosen. And alongside them is a world of flux and questioning — a new phenomenon of people who have been raised with more questions than answers, more choices than givens. They are not abandoning religion, though, or revealing it as something primitive that modernity has outgrown (as intellectuals since the Enlightenment have predicted they would). They are rediscovering and reinventing it.
I did not realize, before I spoke with Christian Wiman, how provocatively and profoundly he has become a poetic witness and voice for this change. He grew up in a West Texas world soaked in a particular charismatic Christianity. When he left that world behind, its religious core ceased to make sense.
For many people who were never religious or who leave the religion of their childhoods behind, it's the experience of having children of their own that brings an urgency to the question of what they believe. For Christian Wiman, it was the experience of love — of falling deeply in love with the woman who would become his wife. Because he is a poet, perhaps, he became wonderfully articulate about the power of love to make life more vivid, to make us reach for the best in ourselves, to feel we have touched transcendence and to want to rise to that experience. And then, hard on the heels of that, he was diagnosed with a mysterious blood cancer that could kill him in 30 days or 30 years.
Christian Wiman believes that a whole new religious language is being created. It will include traditional religious insights and language, but will also reach beyond them — or better approximate the animating essence of them. He even imagines "that God calls some people to unbelief in order that faith can take new forms."
From outside faith and within it, Christian Wiman has pondered this question: "How does one remember God, reach for God, realize God in the midst of one's life if one is constantly being overwhelmed by that life?" You don't need to be diagnosed with cancer these days to share in that question.
This conversation about what he has learned about faith, and how he is living his questions, is rich with humility, challenge, and an infectious courage.


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There is no resource more critical to life on the planet than water – yet as a result of human activity, we find it as so many other vital reserves to be in increasingly short supply. With drought and water pollution deepening concerns, the Living Planet Report 2008 (released recently by Global Footprint Network, WWF and Zoological Society of London) adopted a new index to measure human demand on water: the water footprint, developed by University of Twente, Netherlands, Professor Arjen Hoekstra.
The water footprint measures human demand on freshwater sources much as the Ecological Footprint quantifies demand on living resources. The water footprint looks at how many liters of fresh water it takes to produce a particular product, like a cotton shirt, as well as the total amount of water it takes to produce all the food, good and services consumed by a population, such as Finland.
"The water footprint enables us to more clearly understand the role that global trade plays in addressing local water scarcity. By tracking the flow of water and living resources in our globalized economy through the water footprint and the Ecological Footprint, we are able to advocate for the effective management of these resources," said Global Footprint Network Manager of Research and Standards Shiva Niazi.
How Nations' Water Use Compares
The United States topped the chart both for Ecological and water footprint, but other countries showed significant differences in their use of water versus other resources, according to the Living Planet Report. Many of the countries with the largest water footprints, including Sudan, Thailand, Malaysia, Papua-New Guinea and Mali, have Ecological Footprints significantly smaller than world average, with residents consuming relatively few material resources. As with the Ecological Footprint, the water footprint includes both the resource cost of that which is produced and consumed within the country itself, and that embedded in the products the country imports from abroad.
Water Footprint Network Launched
On December 13, Hoekstra and colleague Derk Kuiper launched the Water Footprint Network, an organization aimed at promoting the transition toward sustainable, fair and efficient use of freshwater resources by advancing the science and application of the water footprint.
Global Footprint Network – along with organizations such as U.S. AID, the International Finance Corporation of the World Bank, and the Nature Conservancy – is one of Water Footprint Network's first partners. "Clearly, it is important to understand the dynamics of human pressure on water supply just as we do on resources like trees, fish, crops and grassland," Niazi said. "Used in conjunction with the Ecological Footprint, the water footprint provides a powerful additional resource for evaluating a population's resource consumption."
Download the Living Planet Report 2008 for a graph of the water footprints of 150 nations
Learn More about Water Footprint Network
I'm quite pleased to see a water index as a compliment to the ecological footprint development. We need to now integrate the EF, WF and "Atmospheric Footprint". Indeed, without all aspects of the ecosystem, we do not have a true "ecological" footprint analysis. Some time in the future we need the three aspects integrated dynamically, and have the "environmental footprint." A fine student project has been to "beat the game" of surface area by "double counting" as in integrated ecosystem processes. This is a way to get students to think critically.


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Trumpet Concertos - works by Goedicke, Bohme, Shakhov, Vasilenko, Arutiunian / Reinhold Friedrich, trumpet
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Performers: Friedrich, Reinhold [Trumpet]; Tyre, Marjorie
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November 13, 2007 WIC Update
SUBJECT 1: Upcoming Holidays
SUBJECT 2: "Blue Card" Questions and Answers-WIC Program Updates
SUBJECT 3: Program for Dietetic Interns
SUBJECT 4: Missouri WIC Cultural Competency Full Reports
SUBJECT 5: Final 2007 Contract WIC 24 due November 30, 2007
SUBJECT 6: Name the New WIC Data System Contest
- Upcoming Holidays: The state WIC office will close for Thanksgiving and the day after Thanksgiving and there will be no HANDS Help Desk coverage on November 22 and 23.
If you have questions, contact Mark Davis at email@example.com or 573-526-5323 or 800-392-8209.
- "Blue Card" Questions and Answers-WIC Program Updates: We are currently working on the answers to the "blue card" questions from the October 2007 WIC Program Updates. We plan to have the answers to the questions included in the WIC Updates posted on November 27, 2007. If you have questions, please contact Mark Davis at email@example.com or 573-526-5323 or 800-392-8209.
- Program for Dietetic Interns: This is a reminder that the Program for Dietetic Interns (PDI) is taking applications for the 2008-2009 class year. Up to four interns will be selected from the pre-select option. This is advantageous for employees of LWPs who are eligible to participate in the pre-select option. The deadline for the pre-select option is Dec. 31. There is no fee for those interns who are currently employed with the MDHSS WIC Program or employed by a Missouri Local WIC Provider. A $3,000 fee will apply to all other interns. Don't forget to use the "new" application form, which is required (see attached). The Dietetic Internship Recommendation form is also attached for your use. Website information is currently being revised and updated. Please check our website frequently for changes. If you have any questions, please contact Vicki Strickland at 800-392-8209 or email@example.com.
- Missouri WIC Cultural Competency Full Reports: The State office is pleased to share the following reports with local WIC providers:
- Report on the 2006 Missouri WIC Mother-Caregiver Satisfaction Survey
- Report on the 2006 Missouri WIC Professional Staff Cultural Competency Survey
- Report on the 2007 Missouri WIC Staff Cultural Competency Survey
The surveys were conducted in 2006 and 2007 and the reports were completed by the contractor, University of Missouri-Columbia. Thanks to those who participated in the survey projects. The findings from the reports have been used for assessing needs and developing projects. If you have any suggestions or questions, please contact Takako Tagami at firstname.lastname@example.com.
- Final 2007 Contract WIC 24 due November 30, 2007: The WIC Supplemental Food Program will be finalizing the 2007 WIC grant earlier than in previous years due to the shorter closeout period allowed by the USDA. The absolute deadline for processing the payment of WIC-24 Monthly Administrative Cost Report Invoices will be close-of-business Friday, November 30, 2007. It is critically important that all invoices are received by that date; any invoices received after November 30, 2007 will not be paid.
If you have any questions regarding the deadline or processing requirements please contact Jim Schindler, email@example.com at the state WIC office.
- Name the New WIC Data System Contest: For purposes of efficiency in applying for USDA funding for a new WIC data system, we used the name Missouri WIC Information Network System (MOWINS). This was not intended to be the final name for the new system. The New WIC Data System Steering Committee is looking for input and suggestions on what the new WIC data system should be called. Please send your suggested names to Mark Davis (firstname.lastname@example.com) or Larry Rutledge (firstname.lastname@example.com) for consideration by the committee. The contest will run from November 19 to December 14. Names can be submitted by individuals or by agencies. Get the creative juices flowing and send in your great names for the new system.
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Tuesday, November 18, 2008
Dark Eyes Dark Lips
Last week I was inspired by a MAC artist on specktra called Fancy Face Beater. She did an amazing look with dark eyes and dark lips. I was excited because I had all the products she used. I decided to recreate the look. The eyes are really two shadows and some glitter-so easy! The trick is to blend it out.
Here's What I Used (All MAC unless otherwise stated):
-bare canvas paint
-carbon e/s
-rice paper e/s
-silver strip from dangerzone e/s
-kohl pencil in smolder
-blacktrack fluidline
-no 7 lashes
-smashbox iconic mascara
-rimmel professional brow pencil and cork e/s on brows
-rimmel primer
-mineralized satinfinish foundation NC42
-CRC translucent powder
-shadester sculpt powder
-petticoat msf
-chesnut lipliner
-hang up creamsheen lipstick
Crazy BF kept trying to get into my picture taking!
Till next time, Ciao Bellas!
Atlanta Makeup Artist
24 comments:
- Wes said...
LOL @ your face in the bf pic.... too cute, lol
- November 18, 2008 at 9:25 AM
- Amina said...
you guys are sooooo cuuuuuuute
- November 18, 2008 at 9:39 AM
- Dominican Enigma said...
you 2 are too cute. when are you coming to ny, I need to do some headshots for my reporter resume and need your expertise!
- November 18, 2008 at 9:57 AM
- Product Junkie Diva said...
You two are adorable. The makeup looks wonderful Ren.
- November 18, 2008 at 10:49 AM
- ABS ♥ said...
lol aww look at ur pout face! loves the look
- November 18, 2008 at 10:49 AM
- Nic Nic said...
beautiful!! love the dark red lips on you. the eye makeup is gorgeous too!
- November 18, 2008 at 10:55 AM
- PBW said...
You two are such cuties!
The eyes on this look are amazing!
- November 18, 2008 at 11:31 AM
- audgepodge said...
I love the eyes! And your BF is too funny... awww...
- November 18, 2008 at 11:36 AM
- Gee said...
This is so pretty! You can pull off anything, girl!
And AWW!! You guys are so cute!!
- November 18, 2008 at 11:51 AM
- Monique said...
LOVE! So precious.The eyes are hot but I am REALLY loving the bold lip. Very sexy.
- November 18, 2008 at 12:18 PM
- AnneNguyen said...
awww you and ur bf are so cute.
- November 18, 2008 at 12:34 PM
- .cupcake love. said...
RenRen, you always look hot !
I like how you look so sad when your bf popped into your picture ! :]
- November 18, 2008 at 12:48 PM
- alien man?! said...
omg OMG you and your boyfriend are such an attractive and cute couple!
and wtf you only used 2 shadows???
tutorial request, pls!
o, and, re: my daughters of asia post
thx for being there, ren :)
don't know what i'd do w/o my beauty-blogging buddies to show me love and support
- November 18, 2008 at 1:18 PM
- Vanessa M. said...
aww cute pix! and wow you did an amazing job! you know hwats weird for me? when i do dark lips i feel weird when you can see my gums or teeth lol!
- November 18, 2008 at 1:37 PM
- Tina Marie Online said...
Psssh, who said it's bad to pull off bold lips with smokey eyes. You definitely nailed this look girl you are hot!
Hehe aww and look at you & your man. Shooot, he hoggin all the camera space! hehe ;)
- November 18, 2008 at 1:41 PM
- yummy411 said...
gorg! and the lips are fiyah!
- November 18, 2008 at 3:22 PM
- ko0ty said...
Loving this look! You're so cute in your pics!
- November 18, 2008 at 3:45 PM
- xppinkx said...
I so heart the smokey dark and red lips!!!
hell whoever said it was a fauX to do it is wackity wack!!!...
you look hot!!!!
- November 18, 2008 at 4:51 PM
- jeSmakeup said...
oh wow i really like this look... did u do a tutorial vid? take pix of the items u used! i have no idea wut or heard most of these before... i prefer pix... im such a noob haha
aww look at that pic of u n ur bf! my bf is snoring loud rite now lol
- November 18, 2008 at 5:14 PM
- EbeautyBlog.com said...
Awwww this is such a pretty look.
You two are so cute!!!!!!
- November 18, 2008 at 5:45 PM
- Katrina said...
loving this look!! gorgeous!!!
- November 18, 2008 at 7:26 PM
- Askmewhats said...
girl!!! I love dark eyes dark lips on you! if I do dark eyes and lips, it'll be whore-ish, but with you, it's not! So adorable!
- November 18, 2008 at 9:04 PM
- Aubrey said...
awww you two are sooooo freakin cute :) and as always miss renren your looking beautiful.
- November 18, 2008 at 9:50 PM
- mayaari said...
it's great that your bf is all cheesin in the photo and you look like "wth? it's my frame!" so cute :) love the look you did - I love it when only 2 shadows are used to make up a gorgeous eye!
- November 19, 2008 at 1:34 PM


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Monday, October 1, 2012
Second Major EDA Helicopter Exercise for 2012 Lifts Off in Belgium
|Green Blade 2012 exercise logo.
Whereas Hot Blade's ambitions are to train multinational helicopter crews in a wide range of joint operability tasks, Green Blade has been specifically organized to focus on multinational special force cooperation using helicopters. It is running alongside the dedicated special forces Exercise Pegasus.
Special forces personnel include those from seven EDA member states: Belgium, Germany, Italy, Luxembourg, Austria, Ireland and Spain (as well as Canada for the Pegasus exercise). Helicopter support in the form of 18 aircraft will come from Belgium (A109 light), Germany (UH-1D utility) and Italy (CH-47 heavy lift and A129 attack).
Hosted by the Belgian forces, with the helicopters based at the Kleine Brogel airbase, the two exercises involve a NATO AWACS as well as F16s, C130s and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). A Belgian B-Hunter UAV will support special forces, particularly during personnel recovery missions.
Around 65 helicopter day and night missions are planned during the period, during which the complexity will increase as the exercise develops. These will include insertion/extraction, direct action, personnel recovery, and intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR). According to the EDA, there will also be a range of convention tasks and non-tactical training opportunities particularly in the fields of night vision goggle (NVG) usage, nap-of-earth flying and some kinetic training with guns.
EDA capabilities director Peter Round said: "We fight together, and so we have to work together, pooling our resources. An exercise like this is the best way to deliver high quality training in these challenging times."


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10th Anniversary of Sir Paul performing at the Cavern Club, Liverpool
December 14, 1999, 300 people squeezed into the Cavern Club in Liverpool to watch Paul MacCartney perform at The Beatles' legendary venue for the first time since 1963. Pink Floyd guitarist David Gilmour and Deep Purple drummer Ian Paice were among the other great musicians joining Paul on stage. I remember when this show was being streamed on MSN. Seems like it was only a couple of years ago.
Part 1: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VSiQMl-_x8I
Part 2: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DVyoAq6ZRjM
Part 3: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pl8JTxEe7OY
Part 4: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RPxDngbw2tY
Part 5: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C0OoznZLMRY


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Samsung Electronics on Tuesday released its new lineup of EcoGreen hard disk drives (HDDs) with massive storage capacity and reduced power consumption. The new hard drives will definitely not offer truly high performance due to 5400rpm spindle speed, which is not high enough for drives that carry large amounts of data, however, which may be sufficient for a quiet HDDs for storing rarely accessed data.
Samsung EcoGreen F3EG hard drives in 3.5" form-factor are available in 1.5TB and 2TB versions, feature Serial ATA-300 interconnection protocol with Native Command Queuing support and come with either 16MB or 32MB buffer. Samsung declares 8.9ms average seek time as well as 5.56ms average seek time. Even though Samsung remains tight-lipped over exact power consumption of F3EG, it claims that the drive has 40% lower in power consumption in idle mode and 10% lower in reading/writing mode than competitive drives.
The F3EG utilizes Samsung's EcoTriangle technology to provide eco-friendly components, low-power and low-noise operation technology to its "EcoGreen" hard drives. The drive also received a zero percent failure rate in the unstable voltage environment test, according to the company.
Since EcoGreen F3EG is Samsung's first HDDs to utilize 500GB platters, the novelties may be considered somewhat experimental and it is logical to expect the manufacturer to release hard drives with faster spindle speed featuring the new platters.
The 3.5" F3EG 2GB drive is available the United States and EU markets with a MSRP of $179.99.


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By GARY ARRINGTONSports Writer
The Emery Spartans went to the Holiday break with a win and a loss. The Spartans traveled to St. George and lost a close game at Dixie 51-46. Emery had a record of 6-1 when the game began and Dixie had a record of 6-2 as both teams were ranked by the big papers in the state.
Emery outscored the Flyers 13-6 in the first quarter but was then outscored by three points in each of the last three quarters to pick up a loss. Leading the way for Emery was Darrin Winn with 20 points. Also scoring for the Spartans were Josh Eden with 9 points off of three 3-pointers, Vic Rosen with 6 points, Dave Justice with 5 points and Dempsey Jeffs and Kyler Edgehouse with 3 points each.
Emery then hosted Wasatch and got their seventh victory of the season as they won 73-67. Emery had a 12-point lead at the half and as much as a 15 point lead in the second half before Wasatch made it interesting in the close loss. Wasatch won the third period 20-19 and the final period 18-13. Wasatch was effective from 3-point land as they hit 11 of them to keep themselves in the game, as they had no answer for Emery's inside game.
Winn was again the leading scorer for the Spartans, this time with 29 points. Three other Spartans finished the game in double figures. Justice had 13 points and Rosen and Eden each had 11 points. Jeffs finished with 7 points and Edgehouse had 2 points.
Emery is on the road twice this week as they conclude preseason Tuesday night in Springville and then open region play in Mt Pleasant against the Hawks of North Sanpete.


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Sound Fiction: "The Hours Count" by Jillian Cantor
Using the true story of the Rosenberg espionage trial as a backdrop, Tucson author Jillian Cantor explores life for a young Jewish fanily in the 1950s.
Using the true story of the Rosenberg espionage trial as a backdrop, Tucson author Jillian Cantor explores life for a young Jewish fanily in the 1950s.
An act of betrayal looms large in the latest novel from Tucson author & creative writing professor Elizabeth Evans.
Author Johanna Skibsrud discusses drawing on a famous piece of music for inspiration, and reads from her new novel for "Sound Fiction".
Pulitzer-nominated author Lydia Millet reads from her new young adult science fiction novel, a dystopian portrait of a teen's struggle to make sense of her world.
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Tri-Lakes schools closed today due to inclement weather
Santa's coming to town
The kick-off for Home for the Holidays in Saranac Lake will start at 4 p.m. Friday, Dec. 6, at the Berkeley Square and the Sparkle Village Craft show at the Harrietstown Hall. Then the annual tree lighting is planned for 5 p.m. with Holiday Sing-a-Long led by the Saranac Lake High School choral group.
Get up early on Saturday to have a breakfast date with Santa at the Saranac Lake Adult Center. Santa will be there from 8 a.m. to noon, so be there before he gets pancake syrup in his beard. If you missed him on Saturday, you can catch him at 6 p.m Friday, Dec. 13, when he will be traveling along Broadway and Main Street as he makes his way to the Harrietstown Town Hall to meet all the children. Special thanks go out to Dan Reilly of HomEnergy for arranging this exciting event, having Santa come and meet all the children each year.
Don't forget to get involved in the snowman building contest from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 14, which will be judged by the Saranac Lake Youth Group. According to the weather predictions, we will have enough snow to make some creative snowmen.
Tupper Lake will have its annual Holiday Tree Lighting event at 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7. The Snow Ball gala will be held from 8 p.m. to midnight Saturday, Dec. 14, with food, drink, music and lots of cheer.
Then for those who love music, the Tupper Lake-based High Peaks Opera will host an annual Tri-Lakes tradition: Handel's "Messiah" at 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 8, at Holy Name Church. The region's best classical music performers will have the audience join in and sing the choruses. What a great way to get in the holiday spirit.
Lake Placid also has a lot in the way of winter fun with the sixth annual Holiday Village Stroll going on from Friday, Dec. 6 to Sunday, Dec. 8. A great selection of weekend events with craft and ornament making, a skating party, wine and restaurant tasting, scavenger hunt, Jingle Bell Run, matinee of the "The Polar Express," sponsored by High Peaks Dental and other events. and other events. Best of all, bring the family down to Mid's Park where Santa is coming for the tree lighting with a performance by Lake Placid School Chorus at 5 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7.
This holiday season, don't sit home alone with your Charlie Brown tree, get involved in all these fun events that you can enjoy for free. It's all about the spirit of the holidays and the great sense of community we have in our region to share with our friends and neighbors.
Mark your calendar for all the holiday fun that will be happening this month. For more details, check out our calendar in the newspaper or online at AdirondackDailyEnterprise.com or go to www.tupper-lake.com, www.saranaclake.com and www.holidayvillagestroll.com.