text: Certified Global Business Professional™ (CGBP™) Credential Rene Dentiste Mueller, PhD Director, Global Business Resource Center School of Business College of Charleston firstname.lastname@example.com Subtitle Goes Here Introduction to CGBP™ • • • • • History and Rationale for exam Exam details and format Approaches to studying for the exam Content/Knowledge Sample Questions History of US International Trade Education • 1945- Fulbright established to help increase understanding and cooperation in order to avoid war and conflict • 1958 – National Security Education Act (known as Title VI) passed as Congress recognized the need to know thy enemy. Provided funds to internationalize education – Concentrated on developing languages programs and area studies • 1988 Omnibus Trade Act was passed to improve economic competitiveness through international business understanding. Funding is for: – Centers of International Business Research (CIBER). • 33 large, research universities • Focus on international business research, education and training – Business and International Education (Title VIB). • Business schools to improve international business education • Partner with trade associations to increase the capacity of the business community to conduct international business International Business Programs • Only 15 percent of US Schools offer an undergraduate IB Degree • Most IB programs Require Fewer than 5 courses • Largest IB Programs are: – – – – – – – Arizona State University (certificate) Florida International University (Honors) San Diego State University Temple University University of Georgia College of Charleston ranks #12 University of South Carolina #34 Which international business course is required most often? Required IB Courses 60 50 55 49 49 49 42 40 30 20 10 7 0 Intl Intl Mgmt Intl Finance Global Marketing SChain Intl Business Intl Bus Envir International Trade Education in Practice • Academia (College and Universities)– emphasis on "education" and developing critical thinking skills • Industry (Trade Associations, SBDCs, etc.)– – Emphasis on "training" and development of professional skills and specific skills-based knowledge Things not covered in traditional academic courses • Mechanics of Trade Finance i.e. how to get paid • Incoterms – terms of trade • US Trade Agencies • Sources of Trade Data • Paperwork requirements • Harmonized Codes What is NASBITE? • NASBITE International is a professional organization for the global business community. Its mission is to advance global business practice, education, and training. • NASBITE originally stood for the North American Small Business International Trade Educators. • NASBITE members include: – State and local trade assistance centers – Small Business Development Centers – Small Business Administration – EX-IM Bank – US Commercial Service – FITT and FITA (Canadian) NASBITE™ Certified Global Business Professional( CGBP)™ Test Content and Questions developed jointly by: – Academia (US Department of EDUCATION) • • Title VIB – Business and International Education Centers for International Business Research (CIBER) – Federal Trade Agencies Involved in International Trade Education • • • • • • • The Commercial Service of the U.S. Department of Commerce U.S. District Export Councils The Foreign Agricultural Service of the U.S. Department of Agriculture FCIB - An Association of Executives in Finance, Credit and International Business SIDO - State International Development Organizations U.S. Small Business Administration U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) What certification means The NASBITE™ CGBP™ certification confirms knowledge in international trade and assures that employees are able to practice global business/commerce at the professional level required in today's competitive environment. Benefits of certification • Can be used in recruitment of new hires • Is a useful professional development goal for current employees • Helps individual's diversify their knowledge base because it focuses on four domains • Logo and word mark can be used on letterhead and resumes The actual exam • 150 multiple choice questions • 3 hour time limit • Scores range between 200 (automatic) to 800 • Each question is worth 4 points • Minimum passing score is 500 Recent Exam Results • • • • • 72 candidates 68% pass rate Average score was 538 17 scored over 600 2 scored over 700 Test Fundamentals • Cost ($395) – $100 registration fee – $295 exam fee – Re-take fee is $50 • Administered by Prometric (a national testing agency) – 200 US test sites – 200 overseas test sites Who Qualifies to Take the Exam? • Someone who has 2 years of College/university education • Someone with 2 years international trade experience – international sales, – international freight forwarding, international banking or – international customer support Content Area Tested • • • • International Marketing International Management International Finance Global Supply Chain Management Within each domain, there are five threads: • • • • • Documentation Legal and Regulatory Compliance Intercultural Awareness Technology Resources NASBITE™ CGBP™ Test Training • NASBITE does not directly prepare candidates to take the NASBITE CGBP exam • Individuals can pass the exam by – Self-study – Attendance at local seminars – On-line programs Independent Study • Practice Delineation http://www.nasbitecgbp.org/goto/95 – CGBP sample questions • 25 sample questions on-line (free) • 75 sample test for $50 • Review Terminology http://www.nasbitecgbp.org/resource/9 • Review INCOterms (available at International Chamber of Commerce) • On-line modules – GlobalEDGE (Michigan State University) – San Diego State University ng ket selection of product, price, place, and promotion (the four P's) ng mix of goods and services to implement the company's marketing plan: entation and demand analysis oducts and services for the targeted markets. d select market strategy to maximize sales and profitability. ycle implications (or strategies) t development modification process mpatibility and product standards (e.g., CE marking) ues (e.g., pull vs. push), sales knowledge, and business travel ormation ing internal and external research efforts to determine viability of global ventures. datquantitative and qualitative analyses ication regimes (e.g., HTS, Schedule B) ysis vate marketing resources (e.g., International Trade Administration, U.S. Commercial Service and the Country Commercial Guide ational market data (e.g., U.S. Dept. of Commerce, IMF, World Bank, UN agencies, Country Desks, and private firm data) ate sources of data and assistance including electronic and print packaging, labeling, and marketing requirements nce resources in support of providing products and services ch competitor activities internationally (e.g., PIERS, UN Comtrade, Kompass Directory, STAT-USA, USA Trade Online) nce resources in support of global promotion ailable to search for intermediaries /04: product classification regimes (e.g., HTS, Schedule B) Important Publications for Self-Study 520 pages New $295 26 pages 345 pages Free download from ITA New $52 Training Programs • Four Accredited Training Programs (must have certified trainers and a pass rate of 75%) – – – – University of Texas – San Antonio International Trade Center SBDC – Richland College University of South Florida College of Charleston • Other Ad Hoc programs – Export Institute –Minnapolis, MN • 6 on-line courses ($195 each) leading to a Certificate in Export Management; Total Program Cost $875 – Barauch University (on-line) - $525 – Bryant University (Rhode Island) -4 weekly seminars; $995 – University Wisconsin- La Crosse 4 day on-site course program • $195 for each one-day session; $695 all four sessions College of Charleston CGBP™ program • • • • Next 2-Day Training Seminar is November 4th and 5th, 2011 Next CGBP™ exam window is Dec 5-17, 2011 Cost is $395 Members of SC International Trade Coalition (SCITC) pay discounted fee of $295. SCITC members include: – – – – – – – – World Trade Center Charleston Charleston Women in International Trade (CWIT) City of Columbia, Office of Economic Development SC Department of Commerce SC State Ports Authority World Trade Center –Charleston SC District Export Council US Commercia Service SC Department of Agriculture ECI Find New Markets SC Forestry Commission Sample Test Questions Which of the following is not a microeconomic indicator • • • • A. economic growth potential B. inflation rate C. currency stability D. population density Which of the following is not one of the three risks associated with international trade? • • • • A. basis risk B. country risk B. economic risk C. foreign exchange risk A common method of assessing the potential for a new market is ____ • • • • A. Porter's Field Forces B. Market Assessment Model C. Five Forces of Marketing D. Porter's Five Forces Which is not one of Geert Hofestede's Dimensions of Culture • • • • • A. Power Distance B. Uncertainty Avoidance C. Hierarchy of Needs D. Individualism/Collectivism E. Masculinity/feminity Grease payments____ • A. aren't allowed under the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act • B. are also called familiarzation payments • C. are allowed to expedite routine government actions • D. are fees ports charge for recycling fuel If a company offers a different price in different countries, it is opening itself up to the ____ • • • • A. White Market B. Black Market C. Grey Market D. Green Market Another term commonly used to describe activities of complimentary marketing is _____. A. backhauling B. demand shifting C. piggybacking D. Shape shifting Harmonized Codes are: A. 3 digits B. 5 digits C. 12 digits D. Any number up to 6 or 10 digits The first four digits on an HS code are known as ____ A. B. C. D. Item Chapter Heading Commodity International Harmonization Codes are standardized up to A. 2 digits B. 4 digits C. 6 digits D. 10 digits Which is of the following statements is NOT true A. Schedule B is used for importing B. The Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) is used for exporting C. The Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) is used for importing D. Both Schedule B and HTS are derived from the same harmonized codes so either can be used for importing Which is the most risky form of payment for an importer? A. Cash in Advance B. Letter of Credit C. Documentary Collections D. Open Account Which of the following do INCO terms not specify? A. The transfer of risk B. Country of origin C. The sharing of expenses D. The seller's documentary obligations INCOTerms are _______. A. a way of expressing terms of payment for an international transaction B. agreed upon after the exporter has quoted his price to the buyer C. part of the nine basic export documents D. agreed upon by the buyer and seller prior to quoting a price to the buyer Under the FOB Inland Carrier at Point of Shipment, the buyer is responsible for costs or charges of all of the following EXCEPT A. port charges B. forwarder's fees C. consular fees D. export packaging E. Customs duties All of the following trade facilitation products/services are available to qualified US exporters through the US Ex-Im Bank EXCEPT ______ A. export Credit Insurance B. working capital loan guarantees to the exporter's bank C. direct medium- and long-term loans to foreign buyers of US exports D. letters of credit financing ABA corporation has entered into a sales contract to sell 1000 of its widgets to a buyer in Nigeria with which it has done no prior business. Which of the following methods of payment would offer ABC the highest level of payment security? A. Revocable letter of credit B. Confirmed letter of credit C. Irrevocable letter of credit D. Open account The Country Commercial Guide (CCG) is a valuable management tools for foreign market evaluation. Which agency prepares the CCG? A. International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) B. US Department of Commerce C. US International Trade Agency D. CIA Factbook


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|Reviews for My lucky fuzzyontheinside crimson Jweater
| Lala chapter 1 . 1/10/2010
Oh merlin, I absolutely love how you write James 3
You had me laughing all the time I was reading xd
| shortywithbrains chapter 1 . 1/4/2010
I would have laughed out loud a lot louder than I was had it not been 3am and I didn't want to wake my family. But this was hysterical. I loved reading a side to James that isn't typical to other fanfics-frantic and slightly insane as opposed to always being smooth and cool. LOVED him yelling at his sock and mitten (James wears mittens? Adorable) and Fickle Brownie and "Hark!" and a bunch of other stuff. Now that I think about it, he sort of reminds me of Prince Edward from "Enchanted." But I digress. Thank you for producing this piece of brilliance and thoroughly amusing me. ]
| wildwriterrr chapter 1 . 11/12/2009
:D its really good,u have an amazing talent
| cannotstopwriting chapter 1 . 8/15/2009
Loved it!
| Queen Muse chapter 1 . 8/10/2008
Aw how cute! Haha... James is hilarious in this. Great fic!
| mollywolly chapter 1 . 7/29/2008
Hahaha this was really funny I lovved it :)
| gitgit chapter 1 . 5/26/2008
i loved it
that was hilarious
that was actually very awsome :)
nice one shot i was so amused
| Queen Hippolyta chapter 1 . 1/5/2008
That is SO cute! I love it. and I didn't even see a single typ-o! ] You have like no I dea how much I love this story!
| Sunblood chapter 1 . 11/1/2007
Hehe - very funny, MissMarauder. But if James is so smart... (well, maybe not in this fic) why didn't he just summon the jweater? :) Can't wait for more - it's funny.
| rubiesandrain chapter 1 . 10/19/2007
I luv this story!It's awesome in all it's awesomeness! i like fickle brownie!
| unique.normality chapter 1 . 10/6/2007
| touchtheskyx chapter 1 . 9/9/2007
Hahaha. so cute. and really funny. a teeny bit ooc, because I don't think he was that insane, but I thought it was really good.
| MissJudged16 chapter 1 . 8/25/2007
i really need to go to bed... anywho, it was a good one-shot I enjoyed it mucho! james potter is my favorite.
| yourfaceJKYOURJACKET.HAHAHAHA chapter 1 . 7/2/2007
oh, god, i LOVEDD IT
| ThePepperSheep chapter 1 . 6/21/2007
awesome storie! I love linus! the ending wasn't as good as i hoped it would be... i guess i prefer Lily hating James.. oh well... great story though!

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Disclaimer: If it looks familiar, then it ain't mine. Got that, bub?Chapter 3
"ROGUEY!" Remy suddenly sat up from his prone position as he opened his eyes.
Thankfully, the first thing he saw was the person whose name he shouted out.
A pair of beautiful pools of emerald stared back at his crimson orbs. But the emeralds were no longer set on a pretty and chubby face of a three-year old. Instead, it was a gothic teen whose face he beheld.
A face which held the beginnings of amusement.
"Never saw anyone shot up like that when waking up from a nightmare before," a voice heavily coated with a southern accent mused out loud. "Ah mean, sure, I saw it on TV and movies, but never in real life,"
Remy winced as he tried to assume a more comfortable position from his bed. "Glad someone found it funny," he said dryly. He discovered, upon a cursory inspection of the room, that he was in medbay. Covered in bandages. Wearing nothing but a short, thin hospital nightgown.
Rogue softened when she saw Remy inspect the various cuts and bruises he suffered from his encounter with Mystique, injuries he had because of her. Maybe she could cut him some slack, even just for the day.
A smirk crossed Remy's face when he caught Rogue staring at him. "Enjoyin' the view, chere?"
Rogue's eyes narrowed. Or maybe not. "Shut up, Swamp Rat."
"And Remy loves you too, cher,"
Rogue glared at him.
"And thank you for taking care of Remy while he's unconscious,"
"It's not like I had a choice," Rogue grumbled as she scooted as far away from his bed as possible. "They're still out, you know. And Mr. McCoy had to leave as soon as he fixed you up, something about an emergency in the whole medical community about a newly discovered virus,"
The two fell in an uncomfortable silence, just looking at each other.
Until Rogue uncomfortably shifted in her seat and coughed a little to hide her embarrassment. "By the way, thank ya for not letting Mystique get me," she reddened, a bit embarrassed from admitting that she needed, and appreciated, help…from him, of all people!
"It was all Remy's pleasure, cher," he grinned. "You know us prince charming types, never could resist a damsel-in-distress."
"Some prince charming," Rogue rolled her eyes. "You passed out as soon as you got hit by a girl!"
"It was a femme bear!" He protested. "A big one."
To his surprise, Rogue laughed.
He believes it was the first time he heard her laugh. It was to him simply beautiful. And he resolved to do everything to make her make that sound more often. But first…
"What happened after I passed out?"
The humor left Rogue's face, but her laughter did break the tension in the room. "The kid's powers wore off," she said. "I grew up before Mystique had the chance to do anything to me,"
And good thing too that her growth spurt occurred right after passing out. Not only was she able to protect herself from being taken, it also prevented Remy from seeing her naked! Her kiddie clothes cannot take the pressure from her accelerated growth and it tore apart, stitch by stitch. Her lack of clothing also made Mystique change her mind about kidnapping the girl with a poison skin since kidnapping Rogue would mean touching her.
Of course, by that time, Beast had heard the commotion and had made it to the rec room. His appearance plus Rogue's nakedness forced Mystique to flee.
Of course, Rogue was horrified that Mr. McCoy saw her naked, even if he did assure her that as team doctor, she had nothing to be embarrassed about.
So while he took Remy, Rogue fled to her room where she dressed up in her usual grown up clothes.
Rogue shifted uncomfortably from Remy's unwavering gaze. Also, the fact that she was beginning to feel at ease with the Cajun Snake-Charmer put her a bit on the defensive. She was suddenly taken over the desire to get out of the place.
She stood up and began inching out of the room, relieved that he was OK. "So, uh, I guess, I'm going." She paused by the door. "Thanks again, Swamp Rat," with that, she closed the door behind her.
"Anytime, my sweet little Mississippi River Rat. Anytime." Inside the room, Remy grinned as if he just won the million dollar lottery. Being an empathic, he sensed the confusion raging inside the Rogue. It's only a matter of time, chere. It's only a matter of time. He smirked as he leaned back and tried to catch up on his nap.
Rogue grumbled as she stalked into the kitchen. She grumbled under her breath. Her week-long stint as a three-year old earned her a week of pampering and spoiling. Best of all, it was her ticket out of the prison they called school. And now that she was seventeen again, she had to go back.
Making a beeline to the coffee-pot, she began to reach for the liquid that would fuel her body for the day. But her hands froze when a feral growl reached her ears.
Logan was standing nearby. He immediately grabbed the pot away from Rogue and gave her a warning glare. His throat rumbled, giving an unspoken warning of unnamable tortures if she touches another cup of coffee ever again. Then, without a word, he stomped away, carrying with him all the coffee.
Rogue looked at his wake in confusion. "What's his problem?"
"I can't believe the homework they piled on me," Rogue grumbled to Kitty as the two of them entered the Institute doors.
"Like, it's for your own good, Rogue," Kitty said. "You have to catch up to the schoolwork you missed."
"I didn't miss any of them," Rogue told her. "In fact, I'm quite happy that I get to skip classes and would gladly do it again."
Kitty and Rogue soon found themselves in the living room.
Kitty suddenly froze upon the threshold, causing Rogue to crash onto her back.
"Hey! A little warning before you do something like that!" Rogue growled.
"Like, wow!"
Rogue peered around the girl's petite frame.
Inside the living room was a tower made entirely out of playing cards. It was as tall as two people and its base was as wide as a whole person whose arms are stretched about his head.
Rogue frowned.
Kitty stepped closer and inspected the masterpiece. There was only one person in the mansion who could do this without using any tools, materials, or powers. "He's good,"
And suddenly, the tower came crashing down. Kitty screeched and bewailed the loss of a piece of art. She turned to look at Rogue just as she was starting to make a comment or two.
Kitty's eyes widened when she saw, between the fingers of Rogue's right hand, a Queen of Hearts, one that was probably taken from the bottom of the pile, causing everything to fall down.
Just then, a still-injured Remy hobbled into the room using crutches, intent on putting the finishing touches on the tower of cards he made. He was bored out of his mind and this was one way of passing time. He took one look and one step in the room. "NON!"
"Oops," Rogue playfully shrugged as an evil grin crossed her face.
"No! I demand a recount!" Bobby wailed as he struggled to keep the remote from Kitty. "Jaime, catch!"
"For the last time, Jaime's vote can count only as one!" Kitty jumped up in vain as the remote went sailing above her head.
"Ja!" Kurt nodded as he joined in the fray. "Scott, my man! It's time you stood up for what you believe in! Be a man!"
It was Jean's TK which took the remote from the four struggling teens, well, seven, if you count the three Jaime-clones.
"No fair!" Four Jaimes protested as all attempted to get the remote hovering above, just beyond his/their reach.
"Oh, darn!"
Six (or nine, whatever!) pairs of eyes turned to the newcomer.
"Rogue!" Kitty grinned victoriously when she saw Rogue in the doorway.
Behind her, Bobby, Jaime, and Kurt groaned in defeat.
"I had this sudden hankering to watch the cartoon sponge with a pet snail on TV, but I guess it's taken by ya'll." Rogue said.
"Yes!" Bobby whooped as Kurt did a little victory dance.
"No, Rogue, we're actually going to watch Spongebob right now, right guys?"
"Ja." Kurt couldn't stop grinning as Jean relinquished her hold to the remote with a defeated sigh.
"Hmp." Kitty glared at Rogue. "Traitor."
She and Jean walked out, leaving a dazed Rogue in. "What did I do?"
Scott just shrugged.
Rogue, to my office, if you please.
Rogue paused and frowned just outside of the professor's office. She desperately racked her brain for something she did that would merit her going to his office but came up with none. I attended all the danger room sessions, I wasn't even late this time. I'm doing OK in school, almost caught up with my schoolwork. Haven't been giving any extra glares lately, at least no more than usual. Been doing my meditations regularly. Haven't even absorbed someone for quite a while now.
Just as she decided to knock, a voice ran in her head.
Come in, Rogue.
With a sigh, Rogue turned the knob and opened the door. "You called, professor?"
"Yes, as you can see, we have company."
Behind Professor X were Wolverine and Storm, but the professor was motioning to the people in front of him.
Rogue turned to the middle-aged couple seated in front of the professor's table. A man and a woman. Rogue guessed them to be married.
From the other side of the woman, a head peeked, wanting to see a glimpse of the newcomer.
"You!" Rogue's eyes narrowed.
The girl gasped. "No!" She cried out as she became surrounded by a shimmering light, the light brightest on her two hands.
"Oh, no." Those were the last words out of Rogue's mouth before the trail of pixie dust transferred from the little girl to her.
"Patty!" The woman beside the blond girl cried out in exasperation. "What did we say about pointing your hands to people?"
"I'm going out for a walk, Chuck." Logan said hurriedly. "A nice, looong walk." He grumbled as he stalked out of the room.
"I'll call Kitty and Kurt," Ororo said with a smile. "They'd be delighted."
Tiny Rogue peeked out from under the mountain of clothes she had just discarded. Patty's father picked her up. "Such a beautiful baby," he said as wrapped her in her top before he handed her to the professor. "Sorry about that." He said sincerely.
The Professor smiled warmly. "That's quite alright," he assured the parents and the girl who was near-tears. "It's high-time we get another baby in this big house. Having her here certainly brightened up our halls, all of us wouldn't mind having Little Rogue here again."
Patty looked up hopefully. "Maybe I can stay here and keep her that way," she said, her voice barely a whisper.
The professor nodded. "That would be nice, Patricia." He said. "Allow us to help you gain control," he gave her a grandfather-ly smile. Sorry, Rogue. He appended the mental message to the child in his arms.
Kurt and Kitty suddenly burst in the room.
"Schwester!" Kurt called out in delight. Perhaps he should be worried a bit that this was the second time Rogue turned into a kid. But first, they should come out and play.
A/N: Yey! I'm done! Finally. If it seems rushed, it's because it is. I wanna end it now 'cause my schoolwork would hinder me from doing so in the future and I don't wanna leave you guys hanging—much.
Hope you enjoyed it. Thanks to all the warm and fuzzy reviewers! Mwah!


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Backstrom should not have silver medal: former WADA chief
By Steve Keating
MONTREAL (Reuters) - The former head of the World Anti-Doping Agency blasted the organization on Wednesday for being part a deal that allowed Swedish ice hockey player Nicklas Backstrom to keep his silver medal despite testing positive at the Sochi Olympics.
Backstrom missed the final against Canada after a doping test showed an elevated level of the stimulant pseudoephedrine, but based on mitigating circumstances the International Olympic Committee determined he was entitled to receive the silver.
Backstrom said the adverse finding had come from an over-the-counter medication he used to treat a sinus condition, and that he had been using the medication for years without any problems.
"I would like to voice my disappointment in the Backstrom case, we have an athlete who failed a test and is walking around with a silver medal around his neck," Dick Pound, who was WADA president from 1999-2007, told the agency's Foundation Board Meeting in Montreal. "I think we fumbled the ball."
The IOC decision touched off a storm of appeals that led to the Swede accepting a reprimand from the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) in a settlement agreement brokered by WADA, the IOC and International Ice Hockey Federation. [ID:nL3N0UU5DV]
"This is a guy (Backstrom) who tests positive in the Olympic tournament and somehow when the smoke clears he gets an Olympic medal," said Pound. "I don't get it.
"We appealed and we should not have participated in the settlement.
While Major League Baseball, the National Football League and National Basketball Association were singled out for praise by anti-doping officials the National Hockey League was seen as lagging behind. Continued...


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SailNet Community (http://www.sailnet.com/forums/)
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Main Halyard Replacement
What is a good method to run a new halyard without having to go aloft or unstep the mast? Do you first run a much smaller line then the new halyard? How do you securely attach the lines together to facilitate the replacement?
Run a smaller messenger line though on the existing halyard then wire tie and/or tape the halyard and reverse the process. Make sure the messenger line is strong enough to take the pull and make the turns without seperating.
Rick EP
Assuming you have the shackle already spliced on the new halyard -- two basic options on how to proceed. If you are going to trash the old halyard, you can cut off the old shackle to save if you want, and use the old halyard as the messenger line to pull the new one through. I usually butt the two ends together and use duct tape to secure them together -- but tug on the joint really well before you pull it through. So butt the tail end of the new halyard to where you cut off the shackle on the old halyard, secure with a big piece of duct tape, and pull the old halyard up and through until the new one is in place. You can still use the old halyard line for something else in you want if it is in basically good shape.
If you want to keep the old halyard intact, you will need to pull the old halyard out first with a messenger line secured to the tailend of it. I use whatever small stuff I have for a messenger line, but make sure it is strong and flexible -- and long enough! Again, I attach the two together with duct tape, overlapping the small stuff on the old halyard if that thickness will go through the sheave. This time you will pull the old halyard out in the opposite direction from the first method. Once the messenger is in place (and I keep some tension on it to make sure it doesn't jump out of the sheave at the top of the mast) remove the duct tape and the old halyard, and attach the new halyard with duct tape. Pull the messenger line through until the new one is in place, and you're done.
Sounds more complicated than it is. Also, I use about a 6-9 inch long piece of duct tape to make sure it all stays together.
I used this method myself and was shocked at how well it worked
This job is a lot easier than losing a halyard shackle up the mast when you are alone with no steps. That can get tricky and involve all sort of Masonic-handshake-type contortions.
If I worry that the duct tape is going to let go 65' up the mast, I sew the two lines together with a sail needle and waxed twine.
Thanks for the Advise
You have all given me some useful ideas on how to accomplish this.
Thanks, it is very much appreciated.
this was a good thread. question - my existing halyard is a cable spliced into a rope. I want to replace it so I can run it back to the cockpit as I usually single-hand.
I'll replace it with a plane-ole-line, no cable or anything like that. am I trading down by doing this or is that cable/rope combo no better or worse than traditional rope?
Let me know your thoughts...
IF you have a wire-to-rope halyard currently and want to replace it with an all rope halyard, you really need to check the masthead sheave, to make sure it is designed to handle rope as well as the masthead exit slot to see if the wire rope has damaged the slot and made it a possible rope chafing hazard. A wire sheave usually has a V-shaped groove, where a rope sheave will have a U-shaped groove.
The new high-tech lines are actually better than wire-to-rope halyards. The dyneema or spectra core lines are stronger than wire with about the same stretch and with less weight aloft.
In the future, you should probably start your own thread, rather than hijacking one, like you did here. I'd also recommend that you read the post in my signature.
Trust me. Butt the ends together and stitch them.
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January Gill O'Neil was born in Norfolk, Virginia, and received a BA from Old Dominion University and an MFA from New York University. She is the author of Misery Islands (CavanKerry Press, 2014), winner of a 2015 Paterson Award for Literary Excellence, and Underlife (CavanKerry Press, 2009). She has received fellowships from Cave Canem and the Barbara Deming Memorial Fund. The executive director of the Massachusetts Poetry Festival, O'Neil also serves on the Association of Writers and Writing Programs' board of directors and teaches at Salem State University. She lives in Beverly, Massachusetts.


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The Detour
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März 2012
BeschreibungWINNER OF THE INDEPENDENT FOREIGN FICTION PRIZE AND SHORTLISTED FOR THE IMPAC DUBLIN PRIZE
'A wonderful novel. Wise and generous to a fault of all our human failings and frailties' Lloyd Jones, author of Mister Pip
A Dutch woman rents a remote farm in rural Wales. She says her name is Emilie. She has left her husband, having confessed to an affair.
In Amsterdam, her stunned husband forms a strange partnership with a detective who agrees to help him trace her. They board the ferry to Hull on Christmas Eve.
Back on the farm, a young man out walking with his dog injures himself and stays the night, then ends up staying longer. Yet something is deeply wrong. Does he know what he is getting himself into? And what will happen when her husband and the detective arrive?
PortraitGerbrand Bakker
Pressestimmen"Simple and devastating" -- Daniel Hahn Independent "The Detour is a beautiful, oddly moving work of fiction, a quiet read that lingers long in the mind, like the ghosts that linger in our homes, and in the land around us" -- John Burnside Guardian "This is a novel full of hints and mysteries. [It] will almost certainly keep you routed to your chair until the denouement." -- Connie Bensley The Spectator "Quietly astonishing" -- Jonathan Gibbs Times Literary Supplement "Intelligently thoughtful" -- Eileen Battersby Irish Times
Untertitel: EPUB. Sprache: Englisch.
Verlag: Random House
Erscheinungsdatum: März 2012
Seitenanzahl: 240 Seiten
Übersetzer/Sprecher: Übersetzt von David Colmer
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PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 7060, RENEWABLE ENERGY AND JOB CREATION TAX ACT OF 2008 -- (House of Representatives - September 25, 2008)
Mr. KIND. Mr. Speaker, I want to thank my good friend from New York for yielding me the time and for his management of this important rule and the important legislation that we're going to have a chance to debate and consider in a short while.
But I also want to thank the chairman of the Ways and Means Committee for his strong commitment to the rural school portion that's been discussed on the floor here.
As someone who represents Western Wisconsin, with many rural schools, I have the utmost confidence that we're going to find a way, working with the Senate, whether it's in conference in the reconciliation that will inevitably have to take place between this energy tax incentive extender bill that we have before us and what they've moved earlier in the week in order to get this provision done. It is important, across the aisle, that we accomplish that.
But let's get back to the substance of what we have before us here, which represents, I believe, an important step along the road to developing a comprehensive energy plan that makes sense for our country's future and our children's future because of the crucial investment that it makes with the tax incentives to develop alternative and renewable energy sources in this country.
Throughout the summer, and for too long, we have heard the chant from the other side that the answer to our energy woes is ``drill, drill, drill.'' But Thomas Friedman is correct in stating that it's comparable to a group of citizens standing up on the eve of the information technology revolution, screaming for more electric typewriters, electric typewriters, electric typewriters, when our national chant really should be, ``invent, invent, invent.'' It's the only way we're going to see our way out of the energy box and crisis that we're facing as a Nation and throughout the world. That's what this bill helps us to accomplish, with tax incentives for the development of wind and solar, fuel cell development, geothermal, electric hybrid technology, but also the incentives to enhance conservation and an efficiency program, which is another important aspect towards energy independence; extending the credit for energy efficient improvements to existing homes, for instance, energy efficient commercial buildings, energy efficient appliance credits, accelerated depreciation for smart meters and smart grid systems, qualified green building and sustainable design projects, as well as the extension of the R&D tax credit, which will help spur the investment in clean technology and clean energy sources.
The only real difficulty we have with this legislation is the fact that the Democratic Party, since we took the majority, believes that we need to start paying for things again. We have responsible offsets to pay for this so we don't dig a hole deeper for our children to climb out of. And when we adopted pay-as-you-go budgeting rules, we did it not because we thought it was going to be fun or easy. We did it because we thought it was the responsible thing to do, so that we don't leave a legacy of debt to our children and grandchildren.
And the revenue offsets that we identify in this bill to pay for the investment and build-out of renewable energy in this country, come from the exorbitant tax breaks that big oil companies receive under their bill at a time of record profits with oil companies sitting on huge cash reserves. That's why this legislation is important, and I encourage my colleagues to support it.
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That would put the company's valuation at between HK$161 billion and HK$191.5 billion, or US$20.8 billion to $24.7 billion.
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I had stayed stilling in my room for a while Now. I think it was Three days ago Zuri escorted me to my room. I didn't respond much. She ran me a bath. And she let me at he my-self but not matter how much I scrubbed my skin. I could still feel his blood on my hands. Once I got dressed. I walked out of my room. I left my hair wavy covering my face.
I went straight to Mazany's room I opened one of his draws and picked up on his shirts. I Curled in the middle of his bed snuggling close to it breathing in his scent. People had come in and sat with me trying to talk to me but I would ignore them and they were gone.
I was Three days Later and on time Benjeman came through the door "Midnight have you fed since 5 days ago" His voice boomed. I could feel the burning in my throat but Ignore it. He held my face in his hands. My eyes were burning with first.
He sighed "Fine then Ill make you feed" I said softly. He took his nail and cut his neck. He placed my mouth over the wound. My tongue instantly started licking up the blood. Until I couldn't help it any more and sunk my teeth into his neck. I held on to him. Tight. Once I was done. He sat me on his lap.
He brushed my hair while humming to me, "Still not talking then" He asked my I stared ahead. It didn't feel right to talk, smile laugh or live. Nothing felt right any more. "Mazany's Funeral is soon I you a nice dress" I winced slightly at His name.
"Midnight Please talk to me I will do anything to hear your voice again" He begged me. I nodded.
I took a breathe "Are you Thirsty now that I drank from you ?" I whispered My voice sounded groggy for not talking. Benjeman picked me up and spinning me around. And sat down again. I offered him neck by simply moving my hair of they way and exposed my neck to him.
It felt nice when his fangs pierced my skin, it helped me feel alive. The sound of him purring when my blood reached his lips. I liked the feeling of being connected. He was draining some of my sorrow out of my blood into him.
I got dressed in the clothed he brought me. It was a pale blue dress that came to my knees and came out Of the top was black lace. I had little lacy gloves to match. I put on my chocker with my family symbol on.
I walked out of His room to Find Benjeman leaning against the wall waiting for me. He smiled at me and took my hand. We walked down to the reception of the school Zuri, Crystal and Damien was waiting there. The all smiled at me but I couldn't Bring my-self to say anything.
We walked out side and a group of ware wolves past us I heard a snippet of the conversation.
"I heard that Trickster died, the fir fox that would follow the Prefect Around" One laughed.
"Yeah he got we head deserved" Laughed Jasper.
The Anger built inside of me, my house swirling round me. I screamed I sent a wave of energy out that pinned them against a wall. I Marched right up to them my hair flying around me. Eyes glowing red.
"He died to Protect you Stupid Muts" I screamed in there face
Jasper laughed slightly "Did the vamp crush on him" They laughed more. I hissed at them.
I grabbed him by the neck above me then slammed him down on the floor. He cried out in pain. I jumped on top him and began punch him hard. "You know Nothing He's gone. HE'S GONE" I screamed "I HATE YOU" I screamed. I felt someone pry me off him.
I looked up to see Benjeman holding me up so he could look at me "Now Midnight its not nice to attack the Dogs, you might get blood on your dress" I said calmly.
One of the Werewolves growled at us. Benjeman's head snapped round and glared at them. They fell on the floor yelping in pain. The he put me over his shoulder. And turned to others as I just hung there staying quiet as walked out of the school.
"I cant believe Midnight reacted that way, it was so strange she wasn't responding to any of us then she just snapped and attacked him. Maybe she getting better she's showing some sign of normalisability" Crystal asked.
"No that's not Like Midnight, she wouldn't attack any one she's like her Mother would do anything to help" Damien said gravely.
I was glad Farther allowed him to buried near Mother that meat I could come see them both. We all stood round the graved as his Coffin was lowered. I stood there staring down. I want listening anything any one was saying. Just thinking about My Fire fox.
The first time we met when I was little, he refused to be my friend, I promised to be his reason to live as he wanted to die. He came back to me running away from Werewolves, nearly drowned in th water he wasn't strong enough. The day he became my Guardian.
The Grief over took me and I fell to my knees at the foot of the grave. I hardly noticed Zuir and Crystal at my side, everything seemed distant I didn't want this to be real. I was hoping he would come back. Now he never will come back.
I felt I had to say something, but nothing would come out, the only this I could say was the poem that had been swirling round my mind for days
"I listen to breeze rustle the leaves
I listen to the birds chirping
And I remember your sweet melody
the one that would send me asleep
I remember your sweet smile
The one that now makes cry
as sit here and wonder why
you said your eternal Good bye
Now the days go bye
and carry's life's go on
and I sit here and wonder why
it feels like such a crime
I will always remember you my love
of the time we shared
You were my everything
I will carry, Just for you
Where ever you are
Remember me, for who I am
My love for you, everything I do
this is my elemental Good bye...
my voice grew stronger towards the end, My voice was laced with Pain and despair. Tears running freely down my face as rain continued to batter the ground in rage. The sky wascrying for him, I guess our moods did effect the weather.
I felt a hand go on my should trying to comfort me, nothing could only voice of my dearly departed. "Were going inside now Middy join us when you want too. I should have said "Thanks Damien" Or "I will join you soon" But I couldn't make the words come out. The y would get stuck in my throat.
They went inside apart From Zuri she stood by my side as we both could not leave him. I heard humming coming from in the trees. My head shot up and saw the most strangest looking Boy in all my life. A boy with Glowing yellow eyes, blue hair with two purple trailing it looked like ears that travel to his waist. Short mop hair, dragon wings, medium height. He was sat on the floor holding his umbrella.
When he caught my gaze he stood up, he closed his Umbrella began twirling it making his was towards us. Zuri jumped in front of me in a protective stance. He simply smiled at her.
"Lovely day isn't it? Why not stay around you may see Nature at it's best." He stated calmly Zuri took a step back clearing shocked. He had a deep voice that was calming and wise. He walked past us twirling his umbrella.
I stood up "W-Wait" I blurted out before I could control what I was saying, He tunred around on cocked his head to the side. "Who are you" I asked, He smiled at me
"I am a being." He said smoothly I shook my head and asked again. He frowned at me.
"I am a student." He seemed confused my by my question and I was confused my his answers.
Zuri stepped in front of me again "She means your name." Zuri said she seemed slight agitated by his answers.
"A name Hmm? I have a name don't I?" He seemed deep in thought Now I was lost he made now sense. But in a way it did make sense
"Oh I said that out loud. How strange of me... A name you ask?" He said Zuri nodded. This Boy who ever he was intrigued me. He turned around and walked away.
"Hey hold it!" Zuri stopped him by putting her hand on his sholder
"Name, right?"He asked Zuir while I gazed back at His Graze I wanted go back and sit with him.
"My name is... Well what do you think?" he asked us,
I looked over him"You look like a rabbit." I said slowly.
"A rabbit?!" He looked shocked, I nodded
"A rabbit huh?" He said this time we both nodded
"Yeah, I mean you have those long ear thing coming from your head, like rabbit ears."Zuir said, He looked offended
"They're not ears." He exclaimed The Zuri looked at him.
"What are they then?" I asked curious.
"They're... trailing bits" Ihe replied . He began to fiddle with them self consciously.
"We still don't now your name." I asked him again.
"I'm Lapin," He stated turning back round to carry on walking,
"That just mean rabbit in French!" Zuri yelled after him, I turned round walking backwards, I smiled knowingly
"Oh really? I had no idea, what a coincidence." Then he turned and carried on walking,
I walked Back to the grave and sat beside him. "Zuri" I whispered.
"Yes Midnight?" She asked sitting next to me holding my hand.
"Do you think He will let me visit him here" I asked hoping her would.
She hugged me close and began to sob"Of course Midnight OF course"


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Just in TimeMature
I stared at Garret as he left to feed. I can trust him. I just know he wouldn't do anything bad! But I gave in to the temptation to follow him. I went into my room with a sigh and grabbed my jacket.
I quickly followed behind Garret as he walked to the feeders area. I watched him in the dark. I watched every movement and I watched how he reacted. He would pull away a bit, but then go back in. I could tell he was fighting his bloodlust, but then I heard a voice.
"So now you don't even have the guts to kill your own food? You're still so pathetic!" I knew that voice. It was Arren the flirt. Great.
"Turned Vampires," I heard a female. It was Avalon! What the heck was she doing here? I just waited to see how this would turn out.
"What do you want with me?" I heard Garret say as I could see his eyes in the moon light that his eyes were still red. Damn.
"Aren't you hungry?" Avalon called as she revealed her neck.
There was a long pause and I saw something move behind Garret, but didn't notice.
"Hazel," someone whispered. "It's Lilianna."
I didn't say anything back. I was too distracted in how Garret was coping.
"He's trying," but as soon as she said that Garret gave Arren and Avalon a deadly glare.
"No, I'm not thirsty, but thaks for the offer." He just stood there while Avalon took a step forward.
"Oh really?" she said with her hands on her hips.
"He's giving in!" Lilianna whispered, and I could feel the stress in her voice.
"That's enough!" I said grabbing Avalon by the shirt and slammed her against the wall.
"Hazel!" she said shocked.
"You know what? The deals off. You got to have fun and Garret got his blood. He doesn't need you anymore. Now get lost before I tell Head mistress what you 'intended' to do." I let her go and when Arren tried to follow her Lilianna grabbed him.
"And where are you going?" Lilianna said holding a tight grip on Arren.
"Who knew you would stoop down so low," I said walking n circles around him. Inspecting every last bit of him. "Wow, and Avalon of all people?"
"Hey," he said getting a little defensive. "She's a nice girl. Leave her alone." He threw Lilianna's hand down and walked way.
I flew to Garret and I could see that he had clmed down a bit. "Garret..." I said trying to search his eyes for anything.
"I'm fine Hazel," he took my hands that were on his face and brought them down and dropped them, but they lingered there for a second.
Then, to ruin the moment. I yawned. He chuckled. Lilianna giggled.
"Looks like someone's just a bit tired." he smiled.
"Yeah, just a bit," I laughed.
"I'll go on ahead. I need to take a shower," Lilianna said. "Later."
Garret rested his arm on my shoulder and pulled me in towards him. "Hey, thanks for just then." I smiled back.
We walked slowly back to our little house and it felt like that day at the pond that we had just came back from just hours ago happened all over again.


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Chapter 2 - Little Sister (Part 2)Mature
Drama was, by far, the best class I had. Not only was Elaine in the class with me, but we were separated into a group with just us in it. Twenty kids and groups of three were magical phrases to me. Sure, if we got a new kid, they would be assigned to my happy little group, but even then I would be happy. Especially since she was available again.
Of course, things rarely go as you expect them. To be honest, they were just plain weird for me. I was still feeling confused about that new girl, Kera. Sure, it had been a mix up with the hugging, but the way she acted... It didn't sit well with me.
As I entered the room where Drama was, I realized just how odd this school year was fated to be. It was once said in something somewhere that he who sees a light is fated to forget about the shadows around said light. I don't know if it was shadows that Kera sitting in Drama represented, but it surely wasn't a light.
"Ah, Mr. Heron," my lovely teacher - and I do mean lovely - said as I took my seat on the pews that were placed in the rear of the room. This classroom was set up like a small auditorium, really. I liked it though. "I assume you've already realized that Ms. Bellmort will be in the group with you and Ms. Rose?"
I nodded and waved for Kera to come sit beside me. It took some time for Elaine to get to class, of course, so we had some major awkward silence. Well, I did. Kera had on a cheerful smile that I was coming to believe was a front for something. I didn't know what, but I really was sure it would be something I would either love or hate. Maybe even both.
Maybe she was a teen model?
"Alright class, let us begin!" Elaine hurried in just before Mrs. Hanson shut the door. "Ah, Ms. Rose, I see you made it just in time." Luckily for Elaine, Mrs. Hanson was really reasonable and didn't care if students were really late. Must be something to do with her being from the UK. They were said to be polite...
"You sure do love to keep a guy waiting," I teased as she sat down.
"Sorry, I was just..." She trailed off as she saw Kera. "Oh, we got a new girl." I got a sarcastic smile from Elaine. "And you get two girls in your group now, Jim."
"I guess I do," I laughed. "Anyway, this is Kera."
Kera, who had been listening to the teacher take attendance for some reason, smiled and waved at Elaine. "Hey, I'm Kera."
Elaine smiled back. "I'm Elaine," she said sweetly before looking back at me, "Wow, Jim, for some reason she kind of looks like you. Soul mate, maybe?"
Yeah, maybe that was... Hey! Wait! "We are not soul mates!" I shouted a little louder than I should have.
"I'm sure you're soul mate would be someone who can match your volume, Mr. Heron." I cringed as the teacher's words sunk in. Everyone in the class probably heard that... And so the rumors would spread, probably... "Now, everyone pay attention!"
I looked forward, feeling annoyed, but not before I caught a glimpse of Kera blushing. It caught me off guard, really... But, then again, I did remind her of someone important to her so maybe...
No, no, no! I wanted Elaine!
"Today we will be starting the basics of acting. Keep in mind that you will have to make a story to act out or select one. Now..."
Make a story, huh? This just made my day. I could make up anything I wanted and only have to worry about the dialogue. No caring about grammar or wordplay. Maybe this was my real calling? No, I liked books too much. It was certainly going to be a fun class, regardless of being trapped between Elaine's joking and Kera's.. well.. whatever made me feel odd around her.
"Hey, Kera." Dammit, Elaine, we aren't supposed to talk during the lecture. At least, not across me. It was odd!
"Is Jim your type?"
OK, this was just lovely. Not like how the teacher was lovely, either.
"Well, is he?"
"I don't know about type," Kera whispered back, "But he is someone whom I would like to be with me. Always."
That statement should have made me embarrassed or something. Maybe even make me blush. But... I felt myself longing for the same thing. My mother had once told me I had a sister, but she died before she grew up. She told me I might find someone who resembles that sister, even though I didn't remember anything about her. Maybe Kera was one of those people?
That's it! Kera mistook me for one of her childhood friends, so that's why she feels close, and I have some sort of longing for my sister who died, so that's why Kera makes me long for her! I smiled, realizing the reason behind my own emotions. It was an accomplishment.
"Maybe you two should try dating?"
And the feeling of accomplishment vanishes...
"Elaine," I said, "I don't think I should date her." Elaine looked confused at this, of course, but Kera looked just hurt. Man, I couldn't do that. "Instead, why don't you be like a little sister to me?" What the hell was I saying? Sure, I just concluded that she might resemble the sister I can't remember, but still! "I mean, you may need someone to guide you around and stuff..."
"Nice save."
"Thank you, Elaine."
Kera, for whatever reason God had allowed to exist, didn't back away from me like I was a creep. She just smiled. "Sound's good to me."
And that's how I got a little sister.


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Global BC says at a community meeting Tuesday night in Port Moody a number of concerns were raised.
Among them: a mutual feeling of local residents worrying for the safety of their families.
"I'm very upset, since the sinkhole on Clark and they rerouted traffic right through our neighbourhood. We've got a school zone and people don't care about speed zone."
At the town hall meeting Port Moody City Councillors also grilled the Evergreen Line Staff saying traffic management has been a disaster.
Evergreen Line Executive Project Director, Amanda Farrall responds.
"Clearly what we've heard is a lot of concerns from the community around the detour route. We certainly understand those concerns. We'll be working with city staff as we move forward to get those addressed as soon as possible."
According to Global, City Councillors have voted to close Glenayre Drive to make it local only traffic, after a woman was already hit on that street during the Evergreen construction.
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Cranberry Sauce with Vanilla Bean and CardamomPublished: October 2006
Makes About 2 1/4 cups Servings
Cranberry Sauce with Vanilla Bean and Cardamom
IngredientsMakes About 2 1/4 cups Servings
- Basic Cranberry Sauce (click for recipe)
- 1/4 teaspoon cardamom seeds, lightly crushed, from green cardamom pods
- 1 vanilla bean
Recipe by Jill Silverman Hough
Combine all ingedients for Basic Cranberry Sauce in heavy medium saucepan. Add cardamom seeds. Split the vanilla bean lengthwise in half; scrape seeds into cranberry mixture and add bean. Cook, cool, and store mixture as directed for Basic Cranberry Sauce. Remove bean before serving.


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Decked out in white T-shirts, red bandanas and jeans, members of the Evergreen High Cougar Pride Marching Band — with the help of a handful of musicians from other area schools — stepped through Evergreen in rhythmic unison in Saturday's Rodeo Parade.
It has been at least a dozen years since the marching band participated in the procession, which sported 93 entries this year from businesses, nonprofits, schools and politicians. The annual parade wound its way through downtown Evergreen to cheers from thousands of sun-splashed spectators.
Youth organization
1. Evergreen Schools Marching Band
2. Cub Scout Pack No. 119
3. Evergreen High School Poms
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1. Evergreen Elks Club No. 2363
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Since its founding in 1958, the Evergreen Artists Association has been a vibrant organization promoting the visual arts with shows, member activities, scholarships, monthly programs and the annual Evergreen Fine Arts Festival. However, for the majority of those 53 years of existence, the EAA has been homeless — with no physical structure and gallery space to call its own. That is about to change.
On Friday, June 24, the EAA will open the doors to Main Street Fine Art Gallery next to Beau Jo's in downtown Evergreen.
The Jeffco commissioners inched closer to approving short-term vacation rentals June 14, directing staff to initiate the long process of changing zoning regulations.
A former financial adviser turned radio talk-show host and public speaker told an Evergreen audience that Americans are facing the collapse of their currency, confiscation of their IRA accounts, hyperinflationary depression, and worldwide rejection of the U.S. dollar, among other things.
It will be, basically, "the end of the world as we know it," said John Michael Chambers, who is now based in Clearwater, Fla., but lived in Grand Junction and Ouray for eight years.
The Jeffco Open Space Division is taking steps to protect the forest as well as the neighboring subdivisions from a severe wildfire near Flying J Ranch on Highway 73 between Conifer and Evergreen.
The $30,000 project involves cutting trees and creating a 40-foot-wide clear-cut along the power line on the eastern boundary. The work started June 1 and will continue through August or later.
A crew of about six has been deployed to remove two large patches of very dense lodgepole pine, called "doghair pine," that are infected with mistletoe.
The Evergreen Metro District will be opening hydrants and flushing water mains the last two weeks of June and through July in the Hiwan Hills and lower El Pinal area to clean out normal harmless small particles of iron and manganese. No road closures are expected as a result, said Garry Jeffrey, water plant manager.
The particles occur in the water naturally and over time can build up in the pipes and the water tanks. The district hired a dive team in May to go underwater and vacuum and inspect the district's 10 water tanks.
A request to take action on a proposal to build a new training building with realistic fire capability evolved into a lengthy debate between firefighters and members of the fire district board on June 14.
A training building was discussed in detail for the first time in April 2010, and the topic was revisited on April 12 of this year. It was added to the June 14 board meeting agenda shortly after the meeting started at 7 p.m.
Board members Jeff DeDisse, Charlie Simons, Charles Dykeman and George Kling were present. Dave Christensen was absent.
Former Elk Creek fire chief Bill Dolan, who has been linked to a variety of scandals during his 13 years with the district, now stands accused of making a fraudulent disability claim.
The Fire and Police Pension Association of Colorado will conduct a hearing in August to determine whether Dolan has improperly taken almost $44,000 in disability payments.
If Dolan is found to have lied to the FPPA, he could be required to repay the benefits, which he was granted for an injury sustained while working for North Metro Fire Rescue.
Chris Romer joined a fairly exclusive club last week. Along with Dale Tooley, Norm Early and Ari Zavaras, he's now one of the can't-miss front-runners for Denver mayor who fell to lesser-known opponents each of the last four times the office was truly up for grabs.
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I lived in an apartment in Long Beach and sometimes drove down there to ride. Either there or Palos Verdes.
Edit: I looked on Google Earth and there are a lot more than one house overlooking it now!
There one house way out on the on the furthest point of the cliff that almost hangs on the edge of the 200' cliff above the water. The others that may have built there since play second fiddle to that places location.
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Dude, I'm in Illinois. The only place anyone would come from that would say this area is hilly is Kansas.
My first box turtle of the season from earlier today
My first black snake of the season from a week or 2 ago
Some deer that decided not only was i told slow and out of breath to bother running away from (3 surgeries 40lbs and not riding for over a year will take it out of you on a climb...even a small one). They started out as close as the tree next to the trail but apparently i took to long fumbling with my phone so they wondered down the trail.
And a flock of turkey that between my noisy bike my sasquatch like self and my dog had no interest in hanging out for pictures. 6 or 7 of them...hard to count them suckers are fast
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YNo claw marks eliminate bear prints or canine.
Non retractable claws are so undignified.
No claws on this scaly fellow!
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Came around a fast blind corner and had to lock 'em up before I hit this prehistoric beasty today.
Easily the biggest snapper I've seen. It's hard to gauge the size from the photo except that the trail is about 24" wide at that point. I'd guesstimate that his shell was about 12" wide and about 14-15" long and he was not pleased to be disturbed on his stroll. There was thick brush on both sides and he didn't seem inclined to move, so I squeezed past him with the bike between him and me. He turned towards me looking very pissed off as I went past. I'm sure he was just being defensive, but I've seen enough snappers around our area to know not to mess with them. They have long necks and can strike amazingly quickly if they want to. I learned that after trying to move one off the road with a shovel one day.
We don't stop playing because we grow old; we grow old because we stop playing.
This gal jumped out in front of me on Growler at Von Trapps in Stowe Vt this past Saturday
There are two paths you can go by but in the long run........
Saw this box turtle hanging out on a ridgeline with a 100 foot drop on one side of him. Hope he was going the other way!
It's a rooty, rocky climb for us to get up to that ledge, and I find it amazing that he got up there. It's not easy for a bike!
A bad day of cycling is better than a good day at work
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This is cheating a bit as it's the backyard rather than on the trail. This is what you get when you sit opening a plastic bag of small bolts on your back steps: the local magpies think it's feeding time. They were very insistent and didn't want to leave.
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This is cheating a bit as it's the backyard rather than on the trail. This is what you get when you sit opening a plastic bag of small bolts on your back steps: the local magpies think it's feeding time. They were very insistent and didn't want to leave.
Great shot, I've got Magpies in my area as well. Smart and conniving they are.
C2L, great baby Pronghorn sighting.
Very good thread...albeit hard to to find...took this with a long lens and a diopter attached, he wasn't happy with me at all, never struck but opened his mouth at me several times...
We ran across a couple of mountain goats this morning.
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The Unkindled Fallen Knight is a non-respawning enemy in Dark Souls III.
A enemy clad in the Fallen Knight Set. Can be very dangerous if he is not dealt with before facing the Unkindled Brigand a bit further.
Uses a variety of combat mechanics, including switching between holding a shield and a dagger with his left hand, wielding his weapon with one or both hands, throwing knives, and frequently using his sword's "Stance" skill.
Found near the beginning of the Cathedral of the Deep, at the end of a partially concealed slope to the left of the first bonfire and guarding the Paladin's Ashes. Will attack from behind if the player continues onward, most likely while fighting the Unkindled Brigand.
The Unkindled Fallen Knight can be very dangerous against unprepared players. His fighting methods are somewhat similar to Hodrick's. He dwells hidden at the end of a slope located to the left of the first bonfire and is intended to surprise the player from the rearguard while they are occupied engaging the Unkindled Brigand. Even alone, this enemy can be a major threat due to his advanced combat mechanics and high resilience.
When he switches to his dagger, raise a shield with good stability; upon hitting it, he will stagger and be open for counterattack.
He frequently performs his sword's "Stance" skill in an attempt to break the player's guard. If successful, he will mercilessly follow with a riposte, which in many cases will mean the end of the battle. On the other hand, this attack is the key to easily defeat him. When he approaches with his sword wielded with both hands and pointing forward, lure him into attacking and retreat, making him miss and leaving him open for attack.
He throws knives at the player every now and then, but he is also prone to fall for them, so throw some at him too whenever the occasion opens.
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Basically, im running Spiceworks 5.0 with a 2008 R2 domain controller.
I have managed to configure AD to a point. I have imported all the users from AD, the user portal seems to work great... but I cannot write information back to AD cos it wont let me enable SSL. (Making password resets from Spiceworks not possible...)
I get this error.
An existing connection was forcibly closed by the remote host. - SSL_connect
I have no clue how to proceed. It seems my settings are good enough to get all the user information INTO spiceworks, so im assuming the login credentials, server address, DN for LDAP bind and base DN for LDAP search are correct.
(had to enable "Use principal name for email if blank in Active Directory", as I dont have email addresses in the AD profiles.)
It just wont turn SSL on...
Oh, and i can only get it to perferm a full inventory of one of my IP ranges. I wonder if these two issues are connected somehow....
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Check to make sure that a firewall is not blocking SSL LDAP from your SW server to the LDAP server. Can you log onto the SW machine and telnet to the LDAPS port (normally 636) on the LDAP server?


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Cari has worn numerous hats in her life. She proudly wore the uniform of the United States Air Force, obtained her Bachelor's degree from Pacific Lutheran University and worked as a critical care RN for almost a decade, and also owned her own Personal Chef and Catering company for six years. After all that, she chose to turn her attention back to her family and spend precious time raising her children and overseeing the household.
Closing her business hasn't made her a couch potato, however. She volunteers her time as a Mentor Mom with the MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) group at her church, helps cook at the weekly Wednesday night dinners, and also volunteers at the Cross Talk Café for the Celebrate Recovery church ministry on Friday nights. When she's not busy in the church doors, she's happily entertaining people in her home. She not only has a passion for writing, but also for serving. She views writing as a form of service for Christians and non-Christians alike. Jesus used story telling to convey life principles, why can't we do the same?
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Reeter stepped out of the shadows at the bottom of the tree, holding the girl's bag in her arms. The girl herself, half-way up a tree, seemed too panicked to look at her. Reeter sighed, rich types were so flighty. But then again, having a shadow following you through the forest could be a little disconcerting. None the less, there was no need to go climbing trees. You only did that if there was a boar after you, as they can't climb. Grinning at the girl, Reeter called up the tree:
"I have it here, you can come down and get it if you like. Don't worry, I won't hurt you."
The rich girl looked down and slowly began to shimmy back down the tree. Reeter held out the bag for her to take, attempting to look friendly so as not to scare the girl.
"I'm Reeter, sorry I scared you back there. I was just wondering where you were going. What's your name by the way?"
The girl took her bag shyly and replied in a small voice,
"I am Omelia. I'm running away from home. Can you show me the way out?"
Reeter looked confused by the statement, but nodded none the less. Why on earth was the girl running away? Didn't the rich types live in luxury and were always waited on hand and foot? Why would you want to run away from that?
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Charles was a half-blue at Cambridge, had a good job in the City, the girls thought he was 'lovely' - but at 28 he hanged himself.
One midsummer morning, Charles Acheson-Gray turned up on his parents' doorstep in a pretty village in the Surrey stockbroker belt. He was 28, a solicitor with a major City of London commercial firm, and he should have been at work. But the night before he had cut his wrists - "more a cri de coeur than a suicide attempt" his father said later - and had come in his unhappiness to the parental home for support and help.
It was the first act in what was to prove a seven-month nightmare. Having tended to his wounds with butterfly dressings, his parents - Patrick, a retired senior manager in industry, and Liz, an ex-nurse - took Charles to their GP. The doctor prescribed anti-depressants and signed him off work. As far as his employers were concerned, Charles was suffering from "a viral infection with flu-like symptoms".
His parents knew he had been working ridiculous hours. The night before he cut his wrists he had worked through until 4am, and until midnight the night before that. They also knew he was deeply upset by the break-up of his six-year relationship with his girlfriend. But the rest of Charles's life was going well.
He had just returned from a fishing holiday in Venezuela, and fishing was his passion. He had earlier been best man at a wedding, and he earned a very decent salary.
He was extremely able and had gone from public school to Cambridge, where he won a half-blue for real tennis and played college rugby. His parents were aware that he sometimes seemed "not entirely comfortable in his own skin", and "appeared slightly bewildered by the world", but he had never given them cause to worry about his mental stability.
He sided with underdogs, people less fortunate than himself (he supported an orphan in Latin America), and was unusually conscientious, hence the crazy hours he worked. He was "the opposite of happy-go-lucky types who sit back with their feet on the desk", said his father.
When Charles returned to work, his depression became more evident. Clinical depression was diagnosed and day care suggested.
However, one day at a day treatment centre was all he could handle. He found the regime, which was pitched at an accessible level for most patients, insulting to his intelligence. He was also horrified by the depths to which some fellow patients had descended.
It seems likely, too, that for the first time he understood that what was wrong with him might not simply be a passing mood, but a persistent illness. He had fallen into a black hole, and it was likely to prove a long haul out.
That night he made a serious suicide attempt. He suffered from "powerful and mixed-up emotions", and began, hurtfully, to turn against his parents. A GP called to their house said later that she had never seen anyone so determined to kill himself.
There followed five weeks' inpatient treatment at a private clinic. Charles was on suicide watch for 48 hours, never alone, and anything he might have used to harm himself was removed.
On discharge, he was best man at another wedding. "He gave a witty speech and all the girls said that he was lovely," said the bride. Encouraged by his psychiatrist, he returned to work, which "baffled" his parents. They did not believe he was ready. "If he had had three months off to regain his equilibrium, the outcome might have been different," they said.
Charles was prescribed a series of drugs, none of which seemed to help, and he was sleeping badly - a classic sign of clinical depression. There followed a further serious suicide attempt and another stay at the clinic. Haunted by the stigma he believed depression carries, Charles refused to let anyone except his immediate family know what was wrong. In February this year, he went to a beauty spot near his parents' home and hanged himself.
Neil was a bright and talented aspiring actor - but at 18 he took his own life
Neil Firth was 18, and three days away from enrolling at the Leeds College of Music. He was, said his mother Maxine, a local government officer, "extremely bright and extremely gifted".
An aspiring young actor, he had already appeared in TV dramas including Emmerdale and Heartbeat.
On the evening of his death his oldest sister, Vikki, came to the family home in Bradford to announce that she was pregnant. Neil was ecstatic, literally leaping round the room. His other sister was also pregnant and he was going to be an uncle twice over.
He lived at home with no financial worries. He was not as gregarious as his sisters; in his mother's words, "you had to earn his friendship". But there was nothing in his behaviour to give anyone the slightest worry about his mental condition.
Yet 14 months ago, on the day that Charles Acheson-Gray made his first serious suicide attempt, Neil killed himself. There was no note.
"You spend every minute of every day looking for clues," said his mother. "We've looked back to the weeks and months before his death, but we cannot find anything that might have suggested he wanted to kill himself. We were a close, loving family and my husband and I have always been deeply involved in our children's lives."
Nonetheless, the burden of Neil's death remains intolerable. "As parents, we're riddled with the most terrible, terrible guilt, awful to live with."
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Shows Like Game Of Thrones Don't Do Working Women Any Favours
A woman walks home at dusk, keys at the ready and eyes peeled for potential assailants. She's exhausted from a long day at work, full of men interrupting her, mansplaining and repeating ideas as though they hadn't left her lips just moments prior. She reflects morosely on how her performance evaluations were peppered with comments about her personality instead of the quality of her work, and she sighs as she realizes she has yet to cook dinner, do laundry and get the kids to bed. At the end of the day, what does she have to show for her trouble?
Seventy-nine cents to a man's dollar.
It's no secret that the United States continues to have a female labour force participation problem, a problem that is equal parts representation and treatment. The end goal, of course, is to have equal quality of treatment: a world in which women are not underpaid, are not continuously condescended to and are not less likely to be hired than men when their qualifications are identical. Representation is merely a proxy for quality of treatment... and we don't even have equal representation. Only 56 per cent of working-age women are in the U.S. workforce, a full 13 percentage points fewer than men. A big part of this problem is culture.
A narrow cultural definition of women's capabilities directly impacts their quality of treatment at work, at home and in life.
Culture says that women ought to be homemakers, look pretty and that they're prizes to be "earned" by men. But culture is learned, and in no small part via popular media. Americans spend on average five hours daily watching TV, for example. At 35 hours per week, Americans spend about as much time in front of the television as they do working -- lots of time for media to cultivate unconscious biases.
For example, shows like Game of Thrones routinely display topless women, but they carefully shield naked men from the camera. Shows like The Big Bang Theory exploit gender stereotypes as comedic fodder: pretty girls can't be smart, smart girls can't be pretty, and it is entirely acceptable for a working man to relegate all household chores to his (also working) wife. These shows are popular and high-grossing, but they aren't doing women many favours.
Further, some companies have admitted to trying to elicit emotional responses from viewers by using advertisements exploiting stereotypes of women as caregivers and emphasizing features like their youth and attractiveness. This dramatic boost in sales hints at how widely people agree -- consciously or not -- that a woman is valued for her looks and a man is valued for his smarts. This bias hurts women in the workplace, where smarts matter over looks.
Always consume with a critical eye. Gender stereotype in an ad? Racial stereotype in a movie? Keep speaking up.
The bottom line is, there is money to be made from the objectification of women and the exploitation of stereotypes. The result is a narrow cultural definition of women's capabilities, which directly impacts their quality of treatment at work, at home and in life. It is key to understand that achieving equal standing of any kind, even if just representation, for any marginalized demographic is not the sole responsibility of the marginalized demographic. It depends on shifting culturally rooted perspectives, which occurs extremely gradually, and which would be helped if popular media stopped perpetuating harmful stereotypes.
So, what can you do? Always consume with a critical eye. Gender stereotype in an ad? Racial stereotype in a movie? You see it, you tweet it. Keep speaking up -- one day, the media may finally unbox us. #MediaUnboxUs
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For all of us die-hard "Game Of Thrones" fans, this Sunday is a sad one. The season four finale is upon us, and while it's rumored to be the best yet, Sundays without GoT are no Sundays at all. While the men of GoT are badass in their own right, from Jon Snow's daring adventures beyond the wall to Tyrion Lannister's perpetual wit (seriously, if Tyrion dies I will riot), it's the ladies who kick some serious ass -- and they don't even need a sword to do it. And although not all of the female characters are beloved (Cersei Lannister better get the "Red Wedding" treatment pronto), there's no denying that they're all impressively fierce. In honor of these killer female characters, we've put together a list of 12 times the ladies of "Game Of Thrones" were way fiercer than the men over the past four seasons:
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