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Apparently, there's this thing called a website and your business needs one. Here are a few ways to build a great site--and your brand--for free or close to it.
- Even if you're a relative technophobe, you can build a basic website yourself. Two of the easiest out there: Google sites, which offers a range of simple templates for business and personal concerns . Another freebie: Webs.com, which allows you to choose from categories that fit your business (photography, crafts, pet grooming) in an array of sleek styles. Or try using a free professional template on OpenDesigns.
- Willing to shell out some bucks? Try ThemeForest (under $50 per template) or IMCreator (free templates and hosting with custom URL costs about $100/ year).
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- You can also pay for someone to help you with code. (The advantage: a more customized look than the typical drag-and-click template options.) Try PSD2HTML (DailyWorth's go-to) and HTMLBurger. (Pages coded for under $250 apiece.) If that doesn't get you far enough, you can find freelance developers on ODesk.com.


text: Designer - Proof Reverse - Joel Iskowitz - Engraver - Charles Vickers - "Judicial Branch" - featuring Lady Justice, in her right hand, the scales are suspended from one finger, representing the delicate balance of the law. In the other hand, she holds the sword, signifying the power that is held by those making the decision. The bald eagle is featured watching over our firm foundation of democracy. #3 coin of the three coin "The Foundations of American Democracy" series.

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Congregation M'kor Shalom (Source of Peace) is a "Family of Families," embracing the varied needs and rich diversity of our congregants, our community and the Jewish people.
We strive to be a warm and loving home, built on the traditional foundation of the synagogue as a Beit Tefillah (House of Prayer), a Beit Midrash(House of Study) and a Beit Knesset(House of Gathering).
We seek to create an inviting and inclusive atmosphere that promotes spiritual fulfillment for our congregants and supports their search for God.
Our emphasis on communal life is reflected in the strong partnership among our clergy, lay leaders and congregants, active volunteerism and informed democratic decision-making, guided by our Jewish values.
We uphold the principles and ideals of the Reform movement and are a member of the Union for Reform Judaism.


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How long has it been since you reviewed your travel insurer's benefits? Chances are their coverage has changed since the last time you reviewed their Benefits. To make sure your clients are getting the most for their investment, ask these 15 questions to any travel insurer you're considering:
- Do they have Flat rates for children under 18? The advantage here is kids do not have to be family or related. Max 2 flat rates per paying adult in each enrollment.
- Do they have Hurricane Warning Coverage for Trip Cancellation? TravelSafe provides this coverage. We offer it if within 24 hours of your clients Scheduled Departure Date and time their Trip destination is under a hurricane warning issued by NOAA instead of waiting for flights to be stopped or the Hurricane to actually hit!
- How about revocation of previously approved time off from work as a covered reason for Trip Cancellation? This is a covered non-medical reason for us. No need to add a work cancellation option, it's already in there with Classic & Prestige plans.
- Do they have Non-Medical Emergency Evacuation? Up to $25,000 due to a formal recommendation from the appropriate local authorities, or the U.S. State Department, for customers to leave a country.
- What's their Missed Connection coverage? Do they have $2,500.00 in benefit coverage? Probably not, most have only $250 to $500. At TravelSafe, that amount is included in our Basic program.
- Is Unemployment covered as a valid reason for Trip Cancellation? We only require that your client have been with the same company for 1 year, not the 3 to 5 years others require.
- Do they protect your Commissions? TravelSafe automatically includes Commission Protection without commission reduction in all of our Programs! We even cover CFAR cancellations for Classic Plus.
- Do they offer Unrestricted Benefits for Terrorism? TravelSafe has no restrictive lists that exclude coverage based on countries visited, times of travel, or State Department Warnings.
- Do they offer Unrestricted Benefits for Financial Insolvency? Again, we have no restrictive lists of approved suppliers or non-covered suppliers. Just have your clients buy within 21 days of deposit.
- Do they offer a 12-hour Baggage Delay? Most plans require your clients' bag to be delayed 24 hours. TravelSafe's benefits begin after a 12-hour delay.
- What's their definition of a Pre-Existing Condition? What's their "Look back period". The language varies slightly but essentially any illness, disease or other condition that undergoes a change during the look back period is considered Pre-existing. Ours is 60 days while other plans look back 90 or even 180 days. That means something your client was treated for 6 months ago could be an issue!
- Do they have Deductibles? NO deductible for Medical, Baggage or any other coverage … even in our Basic plan! Only our optional Extended Personal Property Pac benefit has a deductible.
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Since the advent of GPS tracking, many debates over its legality have come into play. Is GPS tracking a violation of the Fourth Amendment, that protects citizens against unreasonable searches and seizures? Does GPS tracking exceed a citizen's reasonable expectation of privacy? As more court cases rely on GPS tracking evidence as part of the investigation, these questions of legality become more and more relevant. Courts continually set precedents that determine GPS tracking legality to build a comprehensive ruling on the subject. In short, is GPS legal? Lawmakers say, yes, as long as certain protocol is followed.
Note: GPS tracking is subject to State law. Please consult your local State laws before using a GPS tracker.
When is OK to track a vehicle using a covert GPS tracker?
- As long as the car you're tracking is visible to the public
- As long as you could obtain the same location information by physically trailing the car
- As long as you put the GPS in the car while outside of the curtilage of a person's property
When is it NOT OK to track a vehicle using a covert GPS tracker?
- When you have to physically hardwire the GPS into the vehicle
- When you have to break into the car, or open the car to install the tracker
- Where there is a reasonable expectation of privacy. i.e., inside of a garage or home
The Case Study: Using GPS Tracking Information as Evidence
Let's start off this explanation of GPS' legality with a case study. Michael A. Sveum of Wisconsin was convicted of stalking Jamie Johnson in 1996 and was promptly sent to jail. He stalked Ms. Johnson the entire time he was in jail with the help of his sister, and he continued to stalk her when he was released from jail. When Ms. Johnson reported this to the police, police went to his home, walked up his driveway, and placed a GPS tracker on the outside of his car. After following him for some time, the police retrieved the GPS tracker, and found out that Sveum was indeed stalking Ms. Johnson. Armed with the tracking information, police were able to obtain a search warrant and they eventually gathered enough evidence to re-convict Sveum. Sveum immediately appealed the ruling, stating that the police didn't have the right to place a GPS tracking on his car to begin with because it directly violated the Fourt Amendment.
What the Court of Appeals concluded was that with this case, there was no direct violation of the Fourth Amendment. The police were completely within their own jurisdiction when they trailed the GPS tracker on the car because the car was visible to the general public. This decision was based on two previous cases: U.S. v. Knotts and U.S. v. Karo. What Knotts concluded was that GPS tracking does not violate the Fourth Amendment if the GPS is put on a car in public view. What Karo concluded was that it is legal to track a car and obtain information that could be obtained by manually trailing the car. It makes no difference whether it's a GPS device tracking the car in these types of places or the police themselves.
Remember, it's very important to check local and State laws before using a covert GPS tracker to gather location information since these laws vary by state.


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Beef Tenderloin Bites on a Bed of Arugula
- 1 1/2 cups Italian bread crumbs, eyeball it
- Handful flat-leaf parsley, chopped
- 1/2 cup Parmigiano-Reggiano, a couple of handfuls
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, eyeball it, plus some for drizzling
- 3 to 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 4 tenderloin steaks, 1 inch thick, cut into bite sized pieces
- Salt and pepper
- 5 to 6 cups arugula, chopped
- 1 lemon, juiced
- Spicy Crab and Vermicelli, recipe follows
Preheat broiler to high.
Mix bread crumbs with parsley, cheese. Warm the oil and garlic over low heat to infuse flavor, 5 minutes. Pour oil into bread crumbs and combine to distribute equally and moisten the bread crumbs.
Season the meat with salt and pepper. Coat the meat in bread crumb mixture to coat evenly. Spread meat onto baking sheet and broil until crisp and meat is tender, 6 to 7 minutes. Serve meat on bed of shredded arugula with pasta alongside, such as Spicy Crab and Vermicelli. Give a squeeze of lemon juice over the beef and arugula.
1 pound vermicelli
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, 2 turns of the pan
1 tablespoon butter, cut into small bits
1/2 to 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, eyeball it, medium to spicy heat level
2 cloves garlic, chopped
2 shallots, thinly sliced
1/2 pound shiitake mushrooms, stemmed and thinly sliced
1/4 cup dry sherry or Marsala
8 ounces, drained weight, lump crabmeat, shredded
1 (28-ounce) can crushed San Marzano tomatoes
1/4 cup half-and-half or cream, eyeball it
1 pound thin spaghetti
Shredded Romano or Parmigiano, your pick, optional
10 to 12 basil leaves, shredded
Place a large pot of water on to boil. Add pasta and salt water. Cook to al dente.
While water comes to a boil, heat a deep skillet over medium heat. Add extra-virgin olive oil and butter. To warm oil and butter add crushed red pepper flakes, garlic and shallots, saute 3 minutes, add shiitake mushrooms and cook until tender, 3 to 4 minutes more. Deglaze the pan with sherry or Marsala wine, scatter in crabmeat - feeling for shell bits as you go. Warm the ingredients through, a minute or so, stir in tomatoes and heat through, 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in half-and-half or cream and reduce heat to lowest setting.
Drain pasta when cooked to al dente and toss with sauce and crab. Top with cheese, if using, and basil.
Yield: 4 servings
Prep Time: 5 to 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Ease of preparation: easy
Recipe courtesy of Rachael Ray


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This wool Nehru collared stagecoat was worn by Paul when The Beatles performed at Shea Stadium in N.Y.C. on Aug. 15, 1965 was on display by an exhibitor at The Toronto Beatles Celebration. He also wore it for the NME-Winners Poll show in London, April, 1965 and for the videos of "Daytripper" and "We Can Work It Out" in November, 1965.


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This Dallas Mavericks jersey was worn by Brandan Wright during the 2011-2012 NBA Regular Season. Take home a piece of Mavs memorabilia with this Brandan Wright Game Worn Jersey.
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From October 6-10, PBI's food and wine editor, Mark Spivak, led vacationing foodies on a culinary tour of New Orleans. Delicious stops on the itinerary included Galatoire's for some Creole classics, The Sazerac Bar for famous Ramos Gin Fizz's, a look into New Orleans' culinary future at R'evolution and the Acme Oyster House for po' boys. Luckily, he updated us along the way. Here, Spivak dishes on the ingredients that make up a fabulous culinary tour through the Big Easy.
The Sazerac Bar
One of the country's great bars, the Sazerac serves world-class cocktails in stunning surroundings.
A pair of chefs with widely divergent backgrounds have teamed up to kick the New Orleans restaurant scene up a notch with R'evolution.
Since 1905, Galatoire's has been delighting foodies with their impeccable roll call of Creole classics, backed up by a wine list heavy on Burgundy.
The Acme Oyster House
Opened in 1910, the Acme Oyster House on Bourbon Street is packed from open to close.


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Slippery dick (Halichoeres bivittatus) is a species of ocean-dwelling fish in the family Labridae.[1] Its Spanish common name is doncella rayada.
Physical description
The slippery dick has three color phases. Adults have two dark lateral stripes, one running from snout through eye to caudal base and the other, less pronounced, on the lower side of body. A small bicolored spot at edge of gill cover within upper dark stripe (all phases).[2] Dark triangular corners on tail. Irregular light red bands on head and on caudal fin. Shades of green. Intermediates: Color vary greatly, from shades of light purple to dark brown. Juveniles are usually white and have two dark stripes, but the lower (abdominal) stripe may be faint.[3] The slippery dick reaches about 30 centimetres (12 in) TL.[2]
This species originates from the Western Atlantic: North Carolina and Bermuda to Brazil.[2] Also Gulf of Mexico, Antilles, and coasts of Central and South America.
The slippery dick is generally found in shallow reefs, and grass beds. Also can be found at the Jetty In Ponce Inlet Florida.[2]
This species feeds on benthic invertebrates, including crabs, sea urchins and ophiuroids, polychaetes, and gastropods. It is a protogynous hermaphrodite.[2] These fish form leks while breeding.[2] In North Carolina, males defend temporary territories with peak spawning in May and June. Pair spawning typically occurs between females and terminal phase males; initial phase males occasionally try to insert themselves into the spawning event. Slippery dick is found in fairly large sizes (3-6") and after a relatively short period in the plankton. Peak recruitment occurred during the new moon and the highest amplitude tide.[4]
- ^ Species List for the Dominant Fishes at Gray's Reef
- ^ a b c d e f Froese, Rainer, and Daniel Pauly, eds. (2007). "Halichoeres bivittatus" in FishBase. May 2007 version.
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School technicians have activated that system 42 times this school year when the district's laptops were reported missing or stolen, Young said. He said parents and students should have been told clearly of the policy in advance.
The district's statements grew out of a lawsuit that has prompted headlines across the country: a Penn Valley family's claim, filed Tuesday in federal court, that Harriton High School's assistant principal had confronted a 15-year-old son with a photo taken by the security system on his school-issued laptop when he was using it at home.
"There was no specific notification given that described the security feature," Young said. "That notice should have been given, and we regret not giving it. That . . . was a significant mistake."
The suit alleges that in November, the Harriton assistant principal confronted sophomore Blake Robbins with a photo of what school officials saw as the boy's "improper activity" - taken by the webcam of his school-issued laptop in his home.
Robbins told TV crews outside his home yesterday that a school laptop's webcam had photographed him eating Mike & Ike candy in his home, but that school officials thought it showed him using drugs.
Young continued to assert yesterday that the only time such photos were taken was when a computer was reported lost or taken. The Robbins family, in a court filing yesterday, said Blake Robbins had been using a school laptop "that was neither reported lost or stolen."


text: LANSING COMMUNITY COLLEGE CURRICULAR GUIDE Dental Hygienist Associate in Applied Science Degree Curriculum Code: 0279 (Effective Fall 2000 - Summer 2002) Dental hygienists are licensed preventive oral health care professionals. They provide educational, clinical, and therapeutic services to patients in dental offices, schools, hospitals, long-term care facilities, and other public health programs. Clinical skills include performing patient assessments, taking health histories; examining head, neck and oral tissues for disease; checking blood pressures; exposing and processing dental x-ray pictures; applying decay-preventing agents to the teeth; polishing fillings; scaling and root planing teeth; and polishing teeth. Upon graduation from this accredited program one is eligible to take the written and clinical licensing exams. Not all courses in this program transfer to all colleges. Students planning to transfer should see an academic advisor or counselor before enrolling in any course. This is a selective admission program. In order to be considered as a candidate for this program, students must meet basic admission requirements beyond those required for admission to the college. Many of the courses for this program are open only to students officially admitted to the Dental Hygienist Program. PREREQUISITES Students should see the "Course Descriptions" section of this catalog or the Course Schedule for course prerequisite information. Basic skills assessment and advising information may be found on page 8 of this catalog. GENERAL EDUCATION General education is an important part of this program and includes a mathematics competency requirement. To fulfill the mathematics competency requirement, students may need to complete specific course work in mathematics. For information on how to fulfill all general education requirements, see page 23. INFORMATION The admission and/or graduation requirements for this program may change each academic year. The program requirements below apply only to those students who have been admitted to the program for the 2000/2001 academic year. For the most recent and complete information, interested students should contact the Admissions Office, Gannon Vocational-Technical Center, Room 2200, telephone number (517) 483-1254. For Dental Hygienist career advising information, contact the Dental Advisor at the Dental Hygienist Program office, Arts and Sciences Building, Room 007F, telephone number (517) 483-1457. REQUIREMENTS FOR ADMISSION TO THE DENTAL HYGIENIST PROGRAM For current information about admission requirements, students must contact the Admissions Office, Gannon Vocational-Technical Center, Room 2200, telephone number (517) 483-1254. REQUIREMENTS TOTAL: 73 CREDITS CODE TITLE CREDIT HOURS ANAT 201 Human Anatomy 4 DADH 128 Dental Radiography 4 DHYN 110 Preclinical Dental Hygiene 6 DHYN 112 Oral Anatomy 4 DHYN 114 Oral Pathology 2 DHYN 116 Dental Pharmacology 2 DHYN 120 Clinical Dental Hygiene I 6 DHYN 122 Principles of Periodontics 2 DHYN 124 Nutrition and Oral Health 2 DHYN 126 Dental Materials and Methods 3 DHYN 210 Clinical Dental Hygiene II 6 DHYN 212 Advanced Dental Hygiene Proced 4 DHYN 214 Clinical Oral Pathology 1 DHYN 216 Dental Public Health & Educ 2 DHYN 220 Clinical Dental Hygiene III 7 DHYN 222 Community Oral Health 4 MICR 203 Microbiology 3 PHGY 202 Human Physiology 4 SOCL 120 Introduction to Sociology 4 SPCH 120 Dynamics of Communication 3 LIMITED CHOICE REQUIREMENTS TOTAL: 3 CREDITS Complete the indicated number of credits from each CHOICE listed below. CHOICE 1: General Education Core Areas 3 Credits (See the GENERAL EDUCATION section above) Writing Core Area 3 Speech Communication Core Area (See Note 1) 0 Science/Technology Core Area (See Note 1) 0 Global Perspectives and Diversity Core Area (See Note 1) 0 Mathematics Competency (See page 23 for information on how to fulfill this requirement. Course work may be needed.) MINIMUM TOTAL 76 NOTES: 1. Students completing "REQUIREMENTS" have fulfilled the requirements for this Core area. 2. DHYN 224, Testing Styles and Inventory, 2 credits, is an optional course to prepare for Dental Hygiene licensure exams. 3. Dental Hygienist students desiring eligibility to take the Michigan Registered Dental Assistant licensure exam must also successfully complete DHYN 230, RDA Prc-DH, 2 credits, offered spring semester. 4. Current Basic Cardiac Life Support Certification (BCLS) is required throughout the program. (EMSB 102 or American Red Cross Provider C.) SUGGESTED COURSE SEQUENCE Courses listed in semesters I, II, and III below must be completed prior to admission to the Dental Hygienist Program as part of the requirements for admission. Once admitted to the program, students begin semester IV courses during fall semester. DHYN and DADH courses are offered once a year in the following sequence for a two-year period and are scheduled fall and spring semesters only. I II III ANAT 201 PHGY 202 MICR 203 SOCL 120 SPCH 120 Lim.Ch. IV V VI VII DHYN 110 DADH 128 DHYN 210 DHYN 220 DHYN 112 DHYN 120 DHYN 212 DHYN 222 DHYN 114 DHYN 122 DHYN 214 DHYN 116 DHYN 124 DHYN 216 DHYN 126


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PRINCESS ANNE, MD. - (Feb. 15, 2013) - Clifton Harcum, an alumnus and employee, sees creating a scholarship in his name as a way to pay it forward to high school students bound for UMES that were like him at that age.
"I wanted to provide an opportunity to those who weren't necessarily "A" or "B" students to receive funds for college, because I personally didn't have a high GPA," said Harcum. "I want them to know that regardless, I believe in them and know they have the potential to do great things."
Harcum will award $1,000 annually; $250 each to a student from Somerset County's Washington and Crisfield high schools and $500 to a student from his alma mater, St. Frances Academy in Baltimore. The student must have a minimum 2.5 GPA, have completed at least 20 community services hours and be involved in extras curricular activities. In addition, he said, they must be a future Hawk. The student must be accepted for enrollment as a freshman at UMES.
"UMES has made a major impact in my life," Harcum said. "I want to provide a similar, positive experience for other students. I believe in the education system here."
Community service, a requirement of the scholarship, is also important to Harcum. He was recently recognized by WBOC TV-16 as the region's Jefferson Award recipient for unselfishly giving his time and talents to the community.
Among many efforts of the heart, Harcum co-founded an organization to promote community outreach and development, has spear-headed an annual effort to feed families in need that provided 900 meals this Thanksgiving, and has established a Rotaract chapter at UMES as an active member of the Wicomico Rotary.
The scholarship will be awarded for the first time this spring. Harcum will present the award to recipients.
"It's a personal experience for me," Harcum said. "I want to meet the students receiving the scholarship to give them some words of hope and support to better themselves."
Harcum holds a bachelor's degree in sociology and has taken graduate courses in guidance and counseling from UMES. As an area director of Residence Life for nearly a decade, he has used his background to shepherd many a student through their university experience.
Applicants meeting the criteria should pick up an application form in their high school guidance office and submit the necessary essay by an April 29 deadline.
Harcum welcomes donations of additional gifts to the scholarship fund. "My ultimate goal is to award $3,000 to each recipient," he said. Contact the Institutional Advancement Office at 410-651-8045 to learn how.
Gail Stephens, assistant director of public relations, UMES, (410) 651-7980


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EYP Travel: Visiting LACMA in Southern California
What better way to start off a travel blog than with a trip to our nation's west coast–Los Angeles, California!
While the distance may be some 2500 miles away, Rochester's and Eastman's relationship with Hollywood is much more intimate than that. LA today, is of course, the entertainment capital of the world. And it could be argued that it would not have been if it weren't for the contributions of great thinkers and risk takers such as our own George Eastman. As I move along Hollywood Boulevard towards my intended destination, I am reminded of this fact as I pass the Kodak Theatre, home of the annual Academy Awards that brings out our nation's most talented movie stars.
So in this city of beautiful weather, movie stars, and tons to do, you will find the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (www.lacma.org) or more commonly referred to as LACMA. It is here that I was greeted from the moment I stepped on LACMA grounds to the beauty and splendor of artistic design, including Chris Burden's Urban Light display in front of the main entrance.
Inside I got a chance to spend about 3 hours exploring the works of great artists such as Matisse, Picasso, Rembrandt, Monet, Renoir, and Degas. There were literally hundreds of pieces in the Ahmanson Building, and I estimate that I only saw a small fraction of what is offered at LACMA.
This is a place that offers 9 buildings of artistic development, each containing their own theme, from Ancient World Art to Modern Art, from European Collections to American and Far Eastern Collections, as well as special exhibitions, theatres, and of course cafes to sit, relax, and take it all in.
LACMA is a place that one could definitely spend a solid day (or two!) enjoying the wondrous works of art that are on display. The staff was friendly and helpful, and if you are ever in the LA area, I absolutely recommend you giving LACMA a bit of your time to enjoy some of this world's most prominent works of art.
Jason Schwingle's passions include travel, art and design, and our City of Rochester. He works for Jetblue Airways and is a member of the Eastman Young Professionals group at the George Eastman House. If you would like to learn more about the George Eastman House Museum and/or the Eastman Young Professionals and learn how you can help serve your community, friend us on Facebook, contact us at email@example.com, or visit us online at www.eastmanhouse.org.


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Nice crust color... what's your recipe & technique (if you care to share)?
Very nicely done. Looks pro all the way. Is this cold or room temp fermentation?John
Recipe is a custom mix that I seem to have finally perfected over time. Don't have the numbers on me, but it's pretty straight forward: starter, AP flour, water, salt, yeast, and olive oil. Baked on a stone in a gas oven at 550 for about 6-7 minutes.
Starter %? How long do you "bench proof" it for?
It's a 100% hydration starter. I use ~27% per dough ball. Bench proof was just long enough for it to come up to temp, which was about 2 hours from the time I popped it in the warm microwave.


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Court Upholds Verdict for Lawyer Who Said Client Lies at Consultation Constituted FraudPampattiwar v. Hinson
NLJ: Federal Judiciary Plans to Hire Staff, Public Defenders by Todd Ruger:
The federal courts plan to backfill many of the staff and public defender positions lost during last year's steep budget cuts, top judiciary officials told House lawmakers today on Capitol Hill.
Legal Intelligencer: Dismissal of Capital-Defense Fee Case a 'Big Disappointment' by P.J. D'Annunzio:
The state Supreme Court's dismissal of a case challenging the constitutionality of flat fees paid to defense counsel in capital cases has been described by several lawyers as a significant disappointment.
Attorneys further saw the ruling as a missed opportunity on behalf of the high court to address serious funding deficiencies in both the Philadelphia and state indigent defense systems.
In a two-page order to dismiss, the divided court said March 21 its continued oversight in the matter was no longer necessary. The order was accompanied by two strongly-worded dissents written by Justices Seamus P. McCaffery and Thomas G. Saylor. Justice Debra Todd joined in both dissents.
ABAJ: Lawyer suspended for posting video of undercover drug buy in mistaken belief it exonerated client by Debra Cassens Weiss:
An Illinois lawyer will be suspended for five months for posting a discovery video of an undercover drug buy in the initial but apparently mistaken belief that it exonerated his client.
Lawyer Jesse Raymond Gilsdorf was suspended in an Illinois Supreme Court order issued on March 14. The court agreed with the five-month-suspension recommendation by the Review Board of the Illinois Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission.
NJLJ: Criminal Lawyers Fight Subpoenas That Seek Sources of Their Fees by Michael Booth:
The New Jersey Supreme Court hears arguments on whether criminal defense lawyers can be made to turn over records detailing the origin of their fee payments while the criminal cases are pending.
NLJ: INADMISSIBLE: Judiciary Hiring Public Defenders Again:
Federal defender offices, which lost approximately 400 employees because of last year's mandatory budget cuts known as sequestration, have enough money in this year's budget to begin backfilling most of those positions, court officials said on March 11.
NYT: A Dragnet at Dewey & LeBoeuf Snares a Minnow by James Stewart:
How did a 29-year-old with an impeccable record, someone who had never even taken an accounting course, end up as an accused mastermind of what the Manhattan district attorney, Cyrus Vance Jr., called 'a massive effort to cook the books' of the once-giant law firm? And how did he get there without realizing he should hire a lawyer? According to several criminal defense lawyers I spoke to this week, Mr. Warren became caught up in an increasingly common prosecutorial tactic. Mr. Warren may have been naive, but he thought he was being questioned as part of a civil Securities and Exchange Commission investigation. He thought he might be a witness, and thus did not need a lawyer. Only too late did it dawn on him that he might be a target of a criminal investigation. The defense lawyers said prosecutors were increasingly using so-called parallel investigations to insert criminal investigators into what their targets thought were civil proceedings.
The SEC will lie to you about what they have planned for you. They did to me.
NYLJ: Attorney Accused of Telling Client to Commit Perjury:
A man who admitted in Manhattan Supreme Court Thursday to lying at his drunken driving trial said that his defense attorney told him to fabricate facts in order to beat the charges.
How do you protect against that? First, don't counsel the client to lie. Second, even if you didn't, devious clients often know that they can at least try to sell out their lawyer to cover their own ass after getting caught lying. Third, some prosecutors might actually believe it.
AOL.com: Pennsylvania lawyer Daniel Muessig's ad starring smiling thugs draws criticism by Elizabeth Daley:
(Reuters) - A Pittsburgh lawyer's online ad showing smiling robbers, drug dealers and prostitutes flashing thumbs up and thanking him for getting them off the hook has garnered tens of thousands of views and drawn fire from a local bar association.
One fictional criminal pauses while climbing out a window, carrying a laptop to say "Thanks Dan," to the camera, while a pair of men carrying handguns offer a similar message before pulling ski masks over their faces in the three-minute, 27-second ad posted on YouTube by criminal defense attorney Daniel Muessig.
Muessig, a 2012 University of Pittsburgh Law School graduate, then makes his own pitch: "Trust me, I may have a law degree, but I think like a criminal."
San Antonio Express-News: Editorial: A better way for indigent defense here:
Comal County has been selected by the Texas Indigent Defense Commission to test a pilot program that will allow indigent defendants to choose their attorneys. The program has been funded for two years and includes money for mentoring and training lawyers seeking appointments.
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if the process loses its character as a confrontation between adversaries, the
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We've seen what avant-garde British fashion designer Hussein Chalayan can do with technology and clothing--we'll never forget that feeling of awe and fascination when we first saw his S/S 2007 line of animatronic dresses (which zipped, flipped and reconfigured right before our eyes), or the pixelated LED dresses from F/W 2007 and the laser dresses from S/S 2008, the latter two of which were made in collaboration with Creator Moritz Waldemeyer.
Then again, perhaps it comes as no surprise that in the forward-thinking world of fashion, designers would be experimenting with technology. After all, as Chalayan says, "Technology is really the only thing through which you can do new things." What we hadn't seen Chalayan explore in his shows before is how technology can be used to enhance the presentation of garments, and in this case, as a mechanism to literally "show a new image of the body." For his S/S 2012 presentation in Paris this September, The Creators Project collaborated with the fashion mogul in order to shake things up a bit. Chalayan's inspiration centered around the idea of self-image, so his engineer Robert Davis rigged tiny battery-powered wireless cameras with tilt switches inside champagne flutes, which when tipped 15 degrees, would light up and capture the inside of the models' mouths. The voyeuristic audience watched the models become the focal point, in a sort of unexpected way, as their lips, teeth and throats were projected onto the canvas behind the runway in real time. With this collection, made up of mostly monochromatic, structured garments with curved asymmetrical silhouettes, Chalayan blurred the line between art and fashion, giving us a runway presentation that could have been confused with performance art. Watch the behind-the-scenes prep in Part 1 of our documentary above and witness the fashion show for yourself in Part 2 below. View the entire Hussein Chalayan S/S 2012 Sip collection here.


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A 14-year boy was airlifted to the University of Kentucky Saturday night after he was thrown from a bull at a rodeo in Waddy.
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Acupuncture Relieves Facial Nerve Pain
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New research concludes that acupuncture is effective in the treatment of trigeminal neuralgia. Trigeminal neuralgia (TN) is characterized by intense pain in the face and is considered one of the most painful experiences a human can possibly experience. It is estimated that one in 15,000 people suffer from trigeminal neuralgia. TN is a disorder of the trigeminal nerve, which is a bilaterally paired cranial nerve with three branches: ophthalmic nerve, maxillary nerve and the mandibular nerve. The trigeminal nerve is responsible for sensing pressure (tactition), temperature (thermoception) and pain (nociception). It is also involved in facial motor function for the muscles of mastication.
The study focuses specifically on Liver Yang excess type trigeminal neuralgia and compares deep needling with shallow needling acupuncture techniques. The acupuncture points used in the study are St7 (Xiaguan), LI4 (Hegu), LV3 (Taichong), UB2 (Zanzhu), St2 (Sibai) and Jiachengjiang (M-HN-18). In both the shallow needle and deep needle groups, electroacupuncture was applied for 30 minutes bilaterally to the acupoints every other day. In the deep acupuncture needle group, the needle depth reached the spheno-palatine ganglion (SPG) at St7 and the supraorbital foramen, infraorbital foramen and mental foramen for other points used in the research. In the deep needling group, the total effective rate was 93.8 percent. In the shallow needling group, the total effective rate was 87.1 percent. The researchers concluded that electroacupuncture is effective for relieving pain due to trigeminal neuralgia and that deep needling is more effective than shallow needling.
Trigeminal neuralgia of hyperactive of liver yang type treated with acupuncture at Xiaguan (ST 7) at different depth: a randomized controlled trial. HE Lan, ZHOU Wan-yu, ZHANG Xiu-mei. TCM Department,The Third Hospital Affiliated to Beijing University,Beijing,China; Department of Ophthalmology, Xiyuan Hospital, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences.


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Stocks Soar as Budget Deal Takes Shape
NEW YORK ( TheStreet) -- Major U.S. stock averages soared Tuesday as signs of progress on the "fiscal cliff" talks and improving homebuilder confidence lifted investors' spirits.
In addition, rating agency Standard & Poor's upgraded sovereign credit ratings on Greece after its completion of a distressed debt buyback. Eurozone member states have a "strong determination" to keep Greece's membership in the region, S&P said.
Expectations for a budget resolution continued to build as President Barack Obama on Monday night approached Republicans with a counter-offer that included lowering his demand for higher taxes on wealthy Americans.
House Speaker John Boehner emerged Tuesday morning and proposed a so-called "Plan B," which the White House subsequently rejected. Stocks continued to climb despite the morning's political posturing.
In recent days, Republicans appeared to have been softening their position on higher taxes and Democrats seemed to have become more open to entitlement concessions, though progress toward a deal is still slow going. Republican Sen. Bob Corker on Tuesday highlighted this, saying, "We're not close to a deal."
"Still, markets are trading with a positive tone as global equities are currently higher. However, we would advise caution in the headline-driven environment," said Eric Viloria, senior currency strategist at FOREX.com in New York.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 116 points, or 0.87%, to 13,351. The blue-chip index began the session up 8.5% this year.
Breadth was positive, with winners outnumbering losers 25 to five. The biggest blue-chip gainers were Bank of America (BAC) , Hewlett-Packard (HPQ) , United Technologies (UTX) and Intel (INTC) .
McDonald's (MCD) shares advanced 0.68% as the fast food chain requested that franchisees stay open on Christmas Day, Ad Age reported.
Boeing (BA) shares gained 1.2%. The aerospace giant lifted its quarterly dividend by 10% to 48.5 cents a share and said it plans to buy back $1.5 billion to $2 billion of its shares next year.
Losers in the Dow included General Electric (GE) , Verizon (VZ) and Coca-Cola (KO) .
General Electric shares fell 1.1% amid reports that it's close to reaching a deal to buy Italian aerospace supplier Avio for about $4 billion.
The S&P 500 was up 16 points, or 1.15%, at 1,447. The Nasdaq added 44 points, or 1.46%, at 3,055.
All sectors in the broader market were trading higher, spearheaded by gains in energy, technology, consumer cyclicals and capital goods.
Volumes totaled 4.10 billion on the New York Stock Exchange and 2.01 billion on the Nasdaq. Advancers were outpacing decliners 2.8-to-1 on the Big Board and 2.6-to-1 on the Nasdaq.
As expected Tuesday, the National Association of Home Builders said its Housing Market Index showed that homebuilder confidence in December ticked up to 47, the highest since April 2006. The December number was up 2 points from a slightly downwardly revised November reading.


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I got some sheng from Puerh Shop that I like a lot. I also got a sample of Aged Premium...that's all it says on the little bag. This is the second time I'm trying it and I'm having about as much luck with it as I did when I first started on Silver Needle.
It's tight and difficult to break up without breaking the leaves to bits and seemed to take more time than the other pu's I've tried for the tea to wake up. Beautiful color in the cup, tastes faintly to me like of copal incense smells (whatever it is I like what little I could taste). The first few infusions were not big on taste but were mostly like dry wine feels on my tongue. 5th infusion was the the most flavorful but still faint. No infusion time over 30 sec.
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Roes, whose last running race (thus excluding the 350-mile Iditarod in March) was at TNF 50 in December, says he is focusing on Hardrock in July and is approaching this weekend's race primarily as a "training race."
"I'd feel a lot more confident if I had two or three more weeks of solid training behind me, but I'll make the best of what I have," Roes wrote on his blog Tuesday. "It's certainly going to take one of the best races of my life to be anywhere near the front of the pack in this one."
Jornet will also have to contend with a host of fellow Europeans. Iker Karrera of Spain and Sebastien Chaigneau of France finished second and third respectively behind Jornet at UTMB last year, and will be on the starting line in La Palma Saturday.
Bryon Powell of iRunFar.com will be covering the race from Spain. You can find live updates on Twitter by following @iRunFar: http://twitter.com/irunfar.


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Lincoln HI teacher placed on paid leave
A teacher at Lincoln HI High School in Ivanhoe has been placed on paid leave and notified his contract will not be renewed.
Lincoln HI Superintendent Michelle Mortensen confirmed music teacher Anthony Munsterman was placed on leave following an unspecified complaint. The complaint was investigated by the Minnesota Department of Education, the Lincoln County Sheriff's Office and a third-party law firm.
According to Mortensen, the non-renewal of Munsterman's contract involved another matter not related to the original complaint.
In an email sent to parents of Lincoln HI students Mortensen said, "I want to address the fact that a complaint was filed against Mr. Anthony Munsterman, the music teacher. The complaint was investigated by three different, independent agencies. The result of the investigations indicated that no discipline was warranted in regard to the complaint. Please be assured that the district takes the safety of its students and employees very seriously and, as a result, took all appropriate and legal steps in regard to the current complaint and will take all appropriate and legal steps in regard to any future complaints. Thank you."
Lincoln County Sheriff Jack Vizecky declined to comment on the investigation but confirmed no charges had been filed.


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PTS Alumni/ae Association—Alive and Well!
"I didn't know Princeton Seminary had an alumni/ae association." That's a comment I have occasionally heard during my 14 years serving here at the Seminary. My response when I first arrived was, "It does, and there are more than 10,000 members." Each year we add well over 200 new members, so now there are more than 12,000 members. Maintaining correct addresses itself is a significant task: we average more than 1,200 unknown addresses at any given time.
In the days and weeks following Tuesday, September 11, I vividly saw how global the alumni/ae association is when alumni/ae sent emails from all over the world to ask about friends in New York and Washington, and to voice concern for the world. Lance Woodruff's article "Remembering Connections through War and Peace" in the summer/fall 2001 issue of inSpire is further testimony to the boast that former President James I. McCord used to make that Princeton Seminary could hold an alumni/ae gathering in any major city in the world.
What binds people together as an association of alumni/ae of Princeton Seminary is a combination of affections: for the place; for specific people like classmates, faculty, and staff; for a specific time in life; and sometimes for the remembrance of a specific adversity.
An alumni/ae executive council is first mentioned in historical records of the Seminary in 1896, 81 years after the first class graduated in 1815. In 1986 my predecessor, Dan Thomas, guided the development of a design for a representative structure for the alumni/ae association. Before that time, an alumni/ae executive council had existed as a self-perpetuating group of alumni/ae who primarily lived in close proximity to the campus. In 1986 that group was transformed into an elected body from twelve regions established across the country, with an international representative selected at large. Since 1986 more the 60 alumni/ae have been elected to serve on the Alumni/ae Association Executive Council (AAEC). I am grateful to all of them for the broad range of gifts they brought as representatives of graduates around the world.
The work of the AAEC has varied during these last 15 years, both carrying concerns from the Seminary out to alumni/ae and bringing concerns from alumni/ae back to the Seminary. The development of a childcare center grew out of the advocacy of alumni/ae through the AAEC. When the Seminary sent out an appeal for support of the Miller Chapel Restoration Project and Scheide Hall, alumni/ae generously gave $1,559,000.
The AAEC hopes to have a more extensive alumni/ae web site in the near future with regular features for and by alumni/ae ministering in a variety of fields and settings. If you have concerns you would like heard here at the Seminary, I urge you to contact one of the members of the AAEC. They are listed on the alumni/ae web page at http://www.ptsem.edu/ bond/aaec.htm .
The Alumni/ae Association is here to serve you. In fact, it is you (and 12,000 others who studied at your alma mater), so we more than welcome your participation.
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Editor's Note: This entry first appeared as an opinion piece on Politico.
Just six months after the United States and the North Atlantic Treaty Organization began supporting the Libyan people's efforts to overthrow a brutal dictator in power for 40 years, U.S. diplomats returned to raise the U.S. flag over our embassy in a new Libya.
In Tunisia and in Egypt, as well, citizens have claimed their freedom -- a remarkable achievement. But the struggle does not stop there. As these new democracies emerge, our diplomats and development experts will be on the ground, supporting the people as the build new and stable governments; jump-start and reform their economies, and create the foundations for enduring peace.
Why? The people of the region will benefit enormously from this democratic transition -- but so, too, will the American people. A peaceful, prosperous and democratic Middle East will likely create economic opportunity for U.S. businesses and enhanced national security for every American.
As President Barack Obama said at the United Nations last month, "[T]he United States will continue to support those nations that transition to democracy -- with greater trade and investment, so that freedom is followed by opportunity."
In the aftermath of each Middle East revolution, the State Department and USAID stepped in with humanitarian, development and security aid to help people defend their hard-won gains. Under Secretary of State Hillary Clinton's leadership, we are creating and implementing longer-term strategies, working with allies, partners and -- especially -- the people of the region to build democratic governments and open economies.
In Libya, the State Department and USAID are working with the Transitional National Council to promote democratic governance, establish legitimate institutions and provide for the needs of the Libyan people. We are helping them build vibrant political parties and civil society groups -- to prevent corruption and encourage political change.
The State Department is also leading U.S. efforts to prevent shoulder-fired anti-aircraft missiles from falling in to the hands of terrorists. While our teams on the ground are helping Libya's new government recover, secure and destroy the previous regime's dangerous weapons.
In Tunisia, the birthplace of the Arab Awakening, the United States is helping Tunisians organize credible elections and an inclusive political process, advance the rule of law, promote human rights and foster equitable, private-sector-led economic growth. Clinton just last month announced the U.S.-Tunisia Joint Political and Economic Partnership -- a framework for collaboration with the Tunisian people and their new government.
In recognition of Tunisia's commitment to democratic and economic reform, the country last week was selected to be eligible for a Millennium Challenge Corporation threshold program. In 2012, we hope to launch negotiations for a bilateral "Open Skies" Air Transport Agreement -- to open direct air routes between Tunisia and the United States and spur economic growth in both of our countries.
In Egypt, Washington moved quickly to provide urgent assistance for the political transition now underway. We are working with the Egyptians to promote an inclusive and transparent transition, train political leaders from all parties and support civil society. From debt relief and loan guarantees to new policies to increase trade and investment, we are committed to making sure the Arab Awakening is also an economic awakening, which delivers results for the Egyptian people.
As these positive changes emerge in the Middle East, we face challenging economic times here at home. Some question whether we should continue providing assistance overseas.
While this is an understandable concern in the current economic climate, significant cuts to the State Department and USAID budget would do serious, long-term harm to our national security -- and our economy.
Fortunately, here in the United States, leaders from both parties agree about the value of humanitarian and security assistance. Earlier this month, 78 Democratic and Republican senators came together to defeat an amendment that would have slashed State and USAID's current budget by 15 percent, or $6.9 billion.
Cuts of that magnitude would have stymied our work around the world -- including in Iraq and Afghanistan. But 78 senators makes it abundantly clear that foreign assistance is a key tool for advancing U.S. interests abroad.
The State and USAID budget -- all personnel, operations and programs -- is only 1 percent of the entire federal budget. One percent. That tiny share of the federal budget includes everything from protecting U.S. citizens overseas; to curbing violent extremism and nuclear proliferation; to helping U.S. businesses connect with new customers; to rolling back HIV/AIDS, malaria and child malnutrition; to maintaining our embassies. It funds everything we do to make the rest of the world safe for Americans to live, travel and conduct business -- and everything we do to keep our homeland secure.
We don't spend money on diplomacy and development just to feel good about ourselves. We fight hunger, stop oppression, prevent global pandemics and respond to crises abroad, because that is the most cost-effective way to enhance U.S. national security -- to protect America and the American people -- and to create jobs here at home. It has the additional benefit of also being the right thing to do.
Our national values, moral compass and self-interest are all perfectly aligned.
To learn more, please visit www.state.gov and www.usaid.gov.
W.W. writes:
An Army of Nobodies Spirit only:
After reviewing the U.S. proposal and the U.S. values, all agreement lately taken on international field will be reconsidered.
Free Trade agreement : A warning message has been delivered at Panama Colombian South Korean govs regarding the intent of U.S. to devastate their local economy to place over produced and over stocked U.S. goods,production needed to mantain an criminal oligharchic society that no longer has the right to stand, in order to generate financial poverty and indeed slavery on their soil.
Usaid is a criminal organization for the way it operated for istance in Haiti as per British Investigation
U.S. may lead when they will be show coherency on their choices and when it will demonstarte not to be a false prophet faking to stand for the people but defending the few part of a global mob financial criminal organization
@ Barak Obama : the problem of American economy it is not Europe but it is america
D. writes:
reaffirming what written
still working for changes?
we still believe
Timoci V. in Fiji writes:
I would like to know more about the US stance on what is happening here in fiji as you might be more informed on how this dictator travelled to the U.S. recently. Is the term dictatorship here in fiji different from dictatorships in other countries like Libya and Egypt? Are they allowed to travel into the US to do deals without the knowledge of authorities?
Lauren in California writes:
Great entry. Provides a well thought out explanation for aid abroad and how it affects not only the country receiving aid, but also the U.S.
Thomas W. in the U.S.A. writes:
I'm thrilled to hear of the continuing commitment to international aid to fledgling democratic governments. I think we can all acknowledge the damage caused when we fail to support democratic elements in an unstable society (as in Afghanistan in the '80s) or when we actively support autocratic regimes in the name of "regional stability" (as in the Shah's Iran). Only heavy investment in the developing democracies of the Middle East and North Africa can spare us from repeating the terrible heartache, loss of life, and loss of economic security that followed the attacks of 9/11.
Zharkov in the U.S.A. writes:
Sorry about Fiji. The US government might have been more interested in the military coup d'etat if Fiji had oil, gold, diamonds, atomic bombs, or threatened Israel. From all appearances, Fiji is on its own. No NATO bombing for you. Not even honorable mention at the UN.
What you need is a good earthquake and some t.v. news footage of the poorest villages, then maybe they will send you some camp stoves and a few Hollywood actors to lecture you on your Carbon footprint.
Zharkov in the U.S.A. writes:
So my post on Fiji is to embarrassing to post?
Well, is anyone concerned about a military junta running Fiji? What about democracy, free speech, human rights, and all that good stuff?
"Sorry about Fiji. The US government might have been more interested in the military coup d'etat if Fiji had oil, gold, diamonds, atomic bombs, or threatened Israel. From all appearances, Fiji is on its own. No NATO bombing for you. Not even honorable mention at the UN.
What you need is a good earthquake and some t.v. news footage of the poorest villages, then maybe they will send you some camp stoves and a few Hollywood actors to lecture you on your Carbon footprint."
Maureen in Massachusetts writes:
Thomas Nides/US values:
Your writing inspires me!
The last two paragraphs will have to be memorized and repeated to citizens in America that are not yet aware of the State dept. core mission. In fact, people just don't know how vital, how encompassing the role of the State dept. is in terms of the US homeland, its security and our "moral compass" around the globe. The mother of all think tanks no less.
One percent of our national budget...one percent. As I read the postings in just one day I have learned enormous amounts of information on such a variety of topics that it is simply amazing what a resource we have before us simply by showing interest and desire to know what our country is doing diplomatically, the humanitarian and human rights initiatives with USAID, the educational front and security initiatives across the globe. This is about going full circle and the investment comes back to our security as a nation.
This is not about parties-it is about country and our responsibility to lead and position the nation for the future.


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Within our Corporate Responsibility approach, we prioritize the social and environmental aspects of the manufacturing of our product. Because the biggest positive impact can be made here, we focus on the people involved and materials used in this manufacturing process. This does not mean, however, that we do not look into our own operations and behaviour to reduce our direct impact on the environment. From packing, shipping and storing our products, to running our offices, showrooms and stores; there are many things we do that have an effect on the environment. Consequently, to reduce our direct ecological impact we look into all steps involved in the process necessary to get our products to our customers.
Efficiency is essential when it comes to distributing G-Star products to our stores, which is why we design our distribution centres and warehouses to be flexible, scalable and automated. To minimise our carbon emissions, we implement measures ranging from limiting energy use to partnering with transportation companies that meet leading standards in sustainability and environmental protection.
All of this without losing sight of our retail concept defining that our stores are an extension of the philosophy, design aesthetics and raw authenticity of G-Star and our collection is in stock and updated regularly.
G-Star wants to make a contribution to reducing plastic pollution. That is why G-Star is working towards banning single-use, non-durable and unnecessary plastics in all our operations.
In 2014, plastic shopping bags have been replaced with paper bags made from FSC® certified paper in all our stores worldwide. This way we reach an annual reduction of more than 1.5 million plastic bags accounting for approximately 70,000 kg plastic. We are also in the process of replacing the plastic polybags needed to maintain the quality of our products during transportation. As of 2015, G-Star is testing polybags that are compostable and biodegradable. If successful, we will identify how we can replace all polybags. In addition, we prevent the use of plastic at our offices by measures such as banning plastic water bottles.


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Without a doubt, California is the hotbed for digital art and animation degree programs. The state is home to many companies in the industry, including movie studios, CGI companies, and software & game developers. Cogswell College, located in Silicon Valley, CA, offers a Bachelor's Degree in Digital Art and Animation (DAA). This program is designed with the goal to ensure that students leave Cogswell with the creative and technical skills required for multiple opportunities within the areas of the entertainment industry.
Many schools across the country offer degrees in fine arts or graphic design, and many of those graduates find themselves looking for a job in interactive; but they are sometimes behind the curve when they enter the job market. Although these are important aspects for multimedia design education, degrees specific to animation are preferred by most companies in the industry.
With a wide variety of jobs available in this growing industry, a career in digital animation can not only be appealing to creative individuals, but lucrative and highly competitive as well. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median salary for digital animators is more than $58,000. This job segment is expected to grow at 8% in the U.S. over the next decade.
Job positions in game development, television and movies are the most highly sought after career paths for people with a degree in digital arts. While this area has the largest number of jobs available for people with a DAA degree, the competition for positions in these areas are extremely high. However, other job possibilities exist on the cusp of the entertainment industry.
Working for an Advertising Agency:
Advertising agencies have an ongoing need for multimedia designers and the industry provides a steady and stable work environment for employees with experience. They work across a variety of areas, including commercials, websites, social media and video production. With companies large and small turning to the Internet to advertise their products and services, this area can potentially outgrow other positions which have traditionally been more sought after.
Many companies are using video channels (think YouTube and Vimeo) to advertise to their potential and existing customers. They are also using the video medium to provide product information and demonstrations. With this available to advertisers, it is important that there are multimedia designers available to generate the ideas, who have the technical expertise to make it happen.
The career path for a digital animator working in advertising is somewhat varied. While an employee may begin as a storyboard artist, they find themselves advancing through the agency quickly. Becoming a creative director is not uncommon; as the medium grows and rises in prominence it will happen with greater frequency, especially as employees with digital animation experience learn and become integral parts of other business areas.
Working for Bigger Companies:
Many companies, especially larger ones, choose not to employ advertising agencies and have been bringing their marketing in-house. This trend means that there will be a growing number of opportunities available in companies that many may not consider. Working for a large corporate entity has its advantages. The work is steady and the traditional benefits associated with them (insurance, retirement, etc.) may not be available when working for a small production company. Education, software and manufacturing are all areas with potential to see increased growth.
For more information about Cogswell's Digital Art & Animation Bachelor Degree program, visit http://www.cogswell.edu/programs/digital-art-and-animation.php


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The Land Trust of Santa Cruz, the manager of the 8,500 acre Cemex Redwoods property, is collecting information from the public as it moves forward in creating a new management plan. Take the online survey and speak up for mountain bike access.
This amazing property lies above Davenport and stretches all the way up to Empire Grade. The property has historically been closed to the public, but the recent acquisition by the Land Trust of Santa Cruz and their partners marks a shift in management philosophy for the property which will include public access. For more information about the Cemex property check out the Land Trust of Santa Cruz's website.


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I have a Lyric installed in a Martin D15, which I've then plugged into a Venue DI. Sounds a little tinny to me. Can anyone suggest any settings to get the full Martin sound?
I have a Lyric installed in a Martin D15, which I've then plugged into a Venue DI. Sounds a little tinny to me. Can anyone suggest any settings to get the full Martin sound?
What amp or PA system are you playing through? The Venue can definitely help to get a better sound, but it sounds like you may have other things to deal with first.
I'm not using an amp, I'm using it for recording! The output from the Venue DI is connected to the input on an AVID MBox Pro 3, for ProTools recording on a Mac. The Lyric sounds fantastic on its own through a Shertler Acoustic amp, but sounds a little weak when recording. I got the Venue DI to add a little beef, but I was wondering if anyone had any tips for starters?
Tone is extremely subjective, but in general, if you boost the bass and lower mids (around 500-600Hz), you can beef it up a little. If you wanted to post a sound sample, I could probably give you some more specific advice.
I have put an audio file on SoundCloud. The guitar has been recorded with all of the Venue DI setting in the middle, notch is off. Any ideas for a fuller sound?
That definitely sounds thinner than it should. Do you know where the mic is positioned inside the guitar?
I think boosting the bass would be a good start (set at around 2 o'clock, give or take). Then maybe bringing up the 500-600Hz range too.
That should add some more warmth and low end.
Also, if you haven't experimented with the Presence Control on the Lyric, it might be worth a look. If the Presence is set to high, the whole system will sound a bit harsh. If the Presence is set too low, it can sound a little dark.


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The Patrons of the Arts in the Vatican Museums is a group of people dedicated to preserving the vast and unique collection of art housed in the Vatican Museums. Being a patron is an invitation to carte for one of the world's greatest artistic and cultural collections.
Patrons make a tax deductable donation of a minimum of $500 per person per year for a regular membership, $1,000 a year for a family membership (including dependent children under 18), or $250 per person per year for a junior membership (35 and under), which is used to fund conservation projects, purchase equipment for the museums' restoration laboratories, accomplish capital improvements or assist in the acquisition of art works. Patrons are grouped into chapters throughout North America and Europe. They meet regularly, sponsor dinners and social events and travel to the Vatican to see first-hand the results of their efforts. They also receive a patron's newsletter and notification of other special events designed specifically for patrons and their friends.
During their visit to the Vatican, patrons are received in the office of the Patrons of the Arts located in the Apostolic Palace. Patrons and their immediate families receive free admission to the Vatican Museums along with a private guide. They are also entitled to visit sections of the museums not open to the public and invitations to special events such as the unveiling of important restorations.
Joining is simple, just send us your contact information:
Are you coming to Rome?
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"It's a massive, unbelievable competitive advantage. Having access to a private jet is the single most important asset to any national political campaign. "
Avantair Ceases Operations
Fractional provider Avantair shut down in late June and furloughed employees. At that time, in an 8-K SEC filing, the company said it "seeks alternative financing arrangements that it hopes will enable it to resume operations as quickly and efficiently as possible." Also in late June, the Clearwater, Florida-based company received notice of a customer class-action lawsuit concerning the breach of a lease agreement for its six core airplanes, with their repossession by lessors a possibility.
Avantair's 56 Piaggio Avanti twin turboprops have been grounded since June 6, when allegations that the company was not properly tracking time-controlled parts on its aircraft led to detailed inspections to ensure compliance with FAA regulations. The operator also suffered a nearly three-week grounding last October, prompted by maintenance issues surrounding an incident in which an Avantair Avanti shed an elevator during a flight.
Heisman Square, an Avantair fractional shareowner, filed the customer lawsuit in March, saying the incident that led to the first grounding should have been disclosed when it was buying a share in the program in August. On June 24, Avantair "received notice of service of [this] class-action lawsuit."
As of this writing, the company is apparently involved in a fight to prevent its six core airplanes from being repossessed. On June 13, Avantair reached a forbearance agreement with Midsouth Services and Clear Aircraft related to past-due lease payments for these airplanes, the 8-K filing says. But on June 18 and 25, the company was notified that it was in breach of this agreement, "and the lessor has been exercising…all rights and remedies available under the [agreement] and applicable law, including taking possession of its leased aircraft and aircraft engines."
Avantair also operates 43 fractionally owned aircraft and seven "leased and company-managed" Avantis, according to a June 13 SEC 10-Q filing that discloses its financial situation at the end of its fiscal third quarter, ending March 31. In the quarter, Avantair posted an $8.33 million loss, compared with a nearly $1.6 million loss during the same period last year. Its total deficit is $122.75 million, the filing says.
Check bjtonline.com for updates to this rapidly developing story. We will also have more in an upcoming issue.—Ed.
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USA Taekwondo Announces New Health Insurance Program for Members
USI Affinity Insurance Service and USA Taekwondo have partnered together to offer Health Insurance and other insurance products to its members and their customers.
USA Taekwondo is the national governing body for the sport of Taekwondo in the United States, and a member of the U.S. Olympic Committee.
"It is our goal at USA Taekwondo to provide unparalleled service to our members," said USA Taekwondo CEO David Askinas. "By offering affordable health insurance options we are looking to help club owners with their bottom lines and also offer individual members coverage options they may not have previously had access to. It is our plan to work with USI to roll out attractive business insurance packages in the near future."
USI Affinity is one of the nation's largest administrators/brokers of insurance plans to Associations and Affinity Groups. USA Taekwondo Members will have access to a unique offering of comprehensive health insurance plans, PPO, Health Saving Accounts & Limited Medical Plans. Members will be eligible for 2 and 3 year rate guarantees, 15% "healthy lifestyle" discount at renewal, $25 million in lifetime maximums, over 115 provider networks and much more.
To learn more visit their web site at www.usatinsuranceplans.com or call the toll free number at 866.912.6650.


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GUEST COMMENTARY: Why we have to take the Saudis' interfaith offer seriously
(RNS) What makes the King Abdullah Center for Interreligious and Intercultural Dialogue so special is not just that it has been established by three governments and that it has a multifaith board. Rather, it is the fact that this initiative has come from the very heart of the Muslim world — from the custodian of the two holiest shrines of Islam. By Rabbi David Rosen.


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Three DSU College of Business students had research on display in the House of Representatives Hearing Room of the State Legislative Hall in Dover on April 30.
Yasir Muddesser, Michael Sanchez and Neil Shah exhibited their joint research poster on "Sustainability in Social Responsibility Investing – Role of Corporate Governance."
Guided by idea that socially responsible investing helps to build a more sustainable world and by its nature takes care of all of its stakeholders, the three students analyzed four companies within the energy sector that classify themselves as socially responsible. The research goal was to see if these "socially responsible" companies are in a true sense sustainable for all of its individual stakeholders.
The trio of DSU students exhibited their research poster alongside other research students from the University of Delaware, Wesley College, and Delaware Technical & Community College.