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Transgender People
Positively Trans Survey Looks at Lives of Transgender People Living with HIV
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- Category: Transgender People
- Published on Wednesday, 27 April 2016 00:00
- Written by Liz Highleyman
The Transgender Law Center (TLC) released in March the first report of findings from its Positively Trans survey, which aims to learn more about the lives and experiences of transgender people living with HIV.TLC, working with a national advisory board of trans community leaders and with support from the Elton John AIDS Foundation, launched the survey in response to the structural inequities that drive the high rate of HIV/AIDS and poor health outcomes among trans people.
California Demonstration Projects to Study HIV PrEP for Transgender People
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- Category: Transgender People
- Published on Wednesday, 27 April 2016 00:00
- Written by UC San Diego Health
The California HIV/AIDS Research Program has announced funding for 3 new pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) demonstration projects that will explore the use of Truvada (tenofovir/emtricitabine) for HIV prevention for transgender women and men, with a focus on improving adherence and monitoring interactions between antiretrovirals and gender-affirming hormone therapy.
NHPC 2015: High Rates of HIV Found Among Trans Women
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- Category: Transgender People
- Published on Tuesday, 16 February 2016 00:00
- Written by HIVandHepatitis.com
Although transgender people -- especially trans women of color -- have among the higher rates of HIV infection, this population has not been adequately studied. Many HIV prevention studies have miscategorized transgender women as men who have sex with men, and there has been little specific research on HIV among trans men.
CROI 2016: Transgender People at High Risk for HIV, But Little Is Known About Prevention and Treatment
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- Category: Transgender People
- Published on Tuesday, 08 March 2016 00:00
- Written by Liz Highleyman
Transgender women have among the highest rates of HIV infection, but little is known about HIV prevalence among trans men, Tonia Poteat from Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health said in a plenary lecture on transgender health and HIV at the recent Conference on Retroviruses and Opportunistic Infections (CROI 2016)in Boston -- the first ever on this population at CROI. A growing number of studies and prevention and treatment programs are addressing transgender populations, but more research is needed.
IDWeek 2013: HIV+ Transwomen Not Getting the Maximum Benefits of Care
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- Category: Transgender People
- Published on Sunday, 13 October 2013 00:00
- Written by Liz Highleyman
More than three-quarters of HIV positive transgender women in San Franciscowere linked to care and 65% are taking antiretroviral therapy (ART), but only 44% achieve viral suppression, according to findings presented* at the recent Second IDWeek conference in San Francisco and in the American Journal of Public Health. A larger national survey, however, found that 68% of transgender people reached undetectable viral load.
More Articles...
- HIV Treatment Outcomes Improving among Transgender People
- The Stigma-Sickness Slope: HIV Vulnerability in Asian Transgender Populations
- CDC Fact Sheets on HIV among Women and Transgender People
- IAS 2011: iPrEx Shows PrEP is Durable [VIDEO]
- WHO Issues First Gay and Transgender HIV Prevention Guidelines


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D12's Bizarre Gets Tattoo of Nicki Minaj on His Arm
Well, that's definitely bizarre.
Longtime D12 member Bizarre recently took his obsession with Nicki Minaj to another level: By tattooing the Young Money stunner on his left bicep.
"Check this out, Nicki," says Bizarre in a video that recently hit the net, making sure to refer to Nicki as his wife and he as her husband. "I did this for you, and only you. Here goes the world exclusive, this is how much I love you. And I will eat your pussy, for life."
In the video, Bizarre sits shirtless in a filled bathtub, donning a curly pink wig and sunglasses.
"Taking a nice little bubble bath, thinking about you," Bizarre continues to tell Nicki in the video. "2012, that's our year." —Jakinder Singh

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Getting a 3D image to its initial position
I'm new to 3D Graphics, and I have the following question: suppose I have a simple 3DPlot, which has been manipulated with the 3D cursor, i.e. , rotated and otherwise changed. How can the image go back to its initial state (other than executing the input cell again)? Can this be done through a Button action?


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I am planning on buying an AK in the next month. I was thinking of getting either an Romainian WASR or a Sagia Conversion from Classic Arms:
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For geneal information, this would be my first semi-auto rifle, first experieince with an AK. I plan on using the gun for plinking/fun and as a SHTF bug out gun.
The Saiga is about $10 dollars more than the WASR-10. From what I have seen the Sagia is supposed to be a better quality. I really can't decide if I like the wood or the plastic furniture.
I am assuming the plastic is slightly lighter?
Since the Saiga is a conversion I assume the reciever will have the trigger notch in the original sporter location, and the pistol grip covers that? Is there an issue with this weakening the reciever or with dirt being able to get into the reciever?
They also have another AK in all black that has a rail type forearm. This might be nice to have as I may want to eventually trick it out with a red dot or other optic and a light.
I may decide to paint the gun cammo if I go with the plastic.
Another option that I have is a LGS has two WASR underfolders. The price is $390, but then I would have to pay sales tax (6% here). I have heard that the underfolders are not as easy to shoot, and not as comfortable plus you don't have the option of going to a fixed stock with them.
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Every individual is made in the image of God and has significant value. We want to celebrate that! Joy Prom is GFC's event for individuals with special needs and their families. Guests are invited to a free evening of fun activities, pamper stations, horse-and-carriage rides, photo booths, and dancing. Many GFCers and guests say this is their favorite night of the year!
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Sodashi Rejuvenating Concentrate
A concentrated liquid blend of plant essences used for gentle exfoliation of the skin.
With rejuvenating lavender and lemon to soften, this highly effective liquid concentrate smooths dry and rough skin encouraging a balanced and hydrated complexion and removes the layers of dead skin cells to reveal the fresh smooth skin underneath.
Geranium and rosewood promotes healthy cell renewal, assisting with the treatment and prevention of ageing skin and pigmentation.
Literally dissolves dead skin cells to reveal smooth, fresh and even skin tone. Can be used all over.
A miracle in a jar!
• Retexturises the skin
• Softens and exfoliates
• Boosts the skin's natural exfoliating process by stimulating cell renewal
• Deeply hydrates the skin
• Regenerates tissues and is effective in the treatment of pigmentation and scarring
• Strengthens capillaries and sensitive skin
• Improves the skins ability to absorb nutrients
• Refines the skin
prunus dulcis (almond oil polyglycerol), lavandula angustifolia (lavender*), aniba roseodora (rosewood), pelargonium graveolens (geranium*), alcohol (ethanol, pure cane spirit), soy lecithin, tocopherol (vitamin E), citrus limon (lemon*). *organic


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Location: Cropping Systems and Water Quality Research2012 Annual Report
1a. Objectives (from AD-416):
Streams in the Salt River Basin in northeastern Missouri have a well-documented history of herbicide and sediment contamination problems and are representative of the Central Claypan Areas (Major Land Resource Area (MLRA) 113), which encompass 3.3 million ha in northeastern Missouri and south-central Illinois. Research has shown this area to be the most vulnerable within the Corn Belt to transport of atrazine by surface runoff. The key hydrologic feature of soils within MLRA 113 is the presence of a subsurface claypan with smectitic mineralogy. Soils with smectitic mineralogy and the presence of argillic horizons or fragipans that also serve as restrictive layers will have similar hydrology to that of claypan soils. This potentially extends the applicability of this proposed research to an area of over 18 million ha throughout the Midwest, including the following MLRAs: 106 (Nebraska and Kansas Loess-Drift Hills), 109 (Iowa and Missouri Heavy Till Plain), 112 (Cherokee Prairies), and 114 (Southern Illinois and Indiana Thin Loess and Till Plain, Western Part). Objective 1: Conduct field- and watershed-scale studies to assess the contribution of surface runoff, interflow, and groundwater recharge to contaminant transport in claypan watersheds. 1: Measure interflow transport of atrazine and nitrate (NO3-) at the landscape scale. Objective 2: Develop and assess the effectiveness of management practices and bio- and phytoremediation technologies for reducing hydrologic transport of agricultural contaminants. 2a: Assess the efficacy of vegetative buffer strips for reducing the transport of dissolved-phase and sediment-bound organic contaminants (herbicides and veterinary antibiotics). 2b: Compare the impact of bioenergy cropping systems to conventional cropping systems on sediment, nutrient, and herbicide transport. 2c: Assess the soil and water quality impact of a field-scale precision agriculture system on sediment, nutrient, and herbicide transport. Objective 3: Improve watershed models for targeting conservation practices on the landscape and to better assess the aggregate impact of field- and watershed-scale management practices on surface water quality. 3a: Improve the capability of models to simulate sediment, nutrient, and herbicide transport from diversified cropping systems, including bioenergy crops. 3b: Develop methods to target BMPs to vulnerable areas. Objective 4: Improve watershed management and ecosystem services through long-term observation, characterization, delivery, and application of information from agricultural watersheds and landscapes. 4a: Conduct long-term water quality monitoring and characterization of agricultural watersheds and landscapes to assess trends and cause-effect relationships in contaminant transport. 4b: Multi-Location Project: Estimate the impacts of projected climate change on regional water availability and quality (including watershed sediment yield), across diverse physiographic regions of the U.S., and their associated implications for conservation needs and agricultural productivity.
1b. Approach (from AD-416):
The impact of alternative and prevailing crop management systems on soil and water quality will be studied at field, farm and watershed scales. This research will focus on assessing water quality from plot to watershed scales, coordinated with soil quality assessments at plot and field scales. It also focuses on the development of tools and techniques to quantify the impact of implementing conservation practices within a watershed in the most economically efficient manner to achieve sustainable and targeted reductions of nutrients, sediment, and herbicide loadings to the region's streams, rivers, and impounded waters. The proposed research will also examine the environmental effects of bioenergy crops compared to conventional grain crop production and assess the potential benefits of targeting bioenergy production to vulnerable landscape areas. Lastly, the nation-wide ARS watershed network will utilize its decades-long weather and stream discharge data to estimate the impacts of projected climate change on regional water availability across diverse physiographic regions of the United States, and their associated implications for conservation needs and agricultural productivity.
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In 2012, the Salt River monitoring network was reduced from 7 to 5 sites, and all sites were installed by early April. Sites were chosen on the basis of whether or not they supported on-going ARS research and the Natural Resources Conservation Service Mississippi River Basin Initiative (MRBI) project within Goodwater Creek Experimental Watershed (GCEW). Three new sites, established in 2011, located in the Little River Drainage District of southeastern Missouri have been used to assess nutrient and sediment transport in this intensive agricultural area. Results from the first year indicate greater nutrient transport than occurs in GCEW; however, nitrogen concentrations were generally low (e.g., total nitrogen was <3.0 mg/L for all samples) while phosphorus was consistently high (generally >0.20 mg/L). These first-year results were presented at a MRBI meeting in Stoddard County, MO (July 2012). Because of the exceptionally dry conditions this year, ARS researchers at Columbia, MO Water Quality Lab received a total of only 311 water samples (compared to >1500 in recent years). Conservation Effects Assessment Project (CEAP) activities in 2012 included completion of 4 full years of streambank erosion data collection at 34 sites in Crooked and Otter Creek watersheds (located within the Salt River Basin) and continued water quality monitoring within the Long Branch Creek watershed (which includes GCEW). Tentative sites for the interflow study have been identified (Obj. 1) and needed equipment has been purchased. The next phase of field studies to evaluate the impacts of vegetative buffer strips (VBS) on reducing the transport of herbicides and veterinary antibiotics will be completed this year (Obj. 2a), with the inclusion of a tree-grass treatment that will be compared to the previously existing grass treatments. Several soil quality assessments, in association with the VBS study, have been conducted in the last year, including microbial enzyme activity, aggregate stability, carbon and nitrogen concentrations, DNA extractions, and an atrazine degradation study. Determination of the sorption intensity of atrazine and the antibiotic, sulfamethazine, are currently underway. Hydrologic equipment for measuring water quality and quantity from various grain and bioenergy management systems were fabricated and are being installed on 18 plots this year (Obj. 2b). Research related to improving the capability of hydrologic simulation models is also progressing (Obj 3). Sensitivity analyses were conducted on several fields including Field 1 in Centralia and fields at the Greenley Experimental Station. ARS and University scientists have defined and tested parameterizations of Soil Water Assessment Tool and Agricultural Policy/Environmental eXtender (APEX), including sensitivity and uncertainty analyses for various climatic conditions. APEX input files have been developed for the 18 plots that will be monitored for water quality. Flow data have been revised at GCEW Weir 1 and constituents loads recalculated. A major quality assurance effort has been underway to systematically review our water quality database for omissions, lost samples, or questionable data.
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" Brand: Soap & Glory / Type: Blushers / Subcategory: Soap "
* Prices may differ from that shown
I'm not much of a makeup wearer, but when I saw Soap and Glory 'Cheekmate' which is a lip and cheek stain, I thought I would give it a go as I thought I would prefer a stain to lipstick or gloss and blusher.
I don't like lipstick because I think it's messy and comes off easily and I hate seeing it on a glass, I also think lip gloss is awful as it's normally really sticky and messy too. Anyway, this lip stain appealed to me as I thought it might add some colour but not come off.
Cheekmate comes in the usual quirky style Soap & Glory packaging, the tube is displayed in a pink and gold box and advertises on the front that it contains 'vitamin c, kiwi, and raspberry' as well as 'Blushboost technology'. Cheekmate comes in a little 11ml tube, and when I bought it I thought it looked like it wouldn't last long, and I also thought the colour looked too bright. However, both of these things weren't an issue.
The instructions say 'squeeze a smidge of cheekmate onto your index finger, then rub around in circles on the applies of your cheeks until you're sporting a gorgeous rosy glow (then dab whatever's left onto your lips'. I did this, and it really was just a 'smidge' that I needed, I reckon the tube will last ages given the amount that I use each time. The texture isn't too runny, almost like a gel, and it's really easy to apply. The only thing is it would be better if you didn't have to use your finger as it does turn the finger red also.
Although the colour looked far too intense (it is a pinkish/red colour) by the time I rubbed it in it was a perfect colour just to give a rosy glow and add a bit of colour to my lips without looking like I was really wearing any makeup.
It also lasts all evening without coming off, and when it does disappear eventually it just kind of fades rather than rubbing off on things such as glasses, it kind of temporarily 'dyes' the skin.
I bought Cheekmate from Boots for £8 which I think it well worht the money as it's a product I am using every day and I think it will last absolutely ages.
A friend for your cheeks.
A few years ago I received a free sample of cheek stain from Benefit and ever since then I switched from blusher powder to cheek stain as I loved the look I could achieve with it which I think is way more natural than any powder I had tried.
Recently in Boots they were offering a free tube of Cheekmate from Soap and Glory cosmetics when you bought two other Soap and Glory Products. Well, I jumped at the chance because it is not very hard to find two other Soap and Glory products that I like and to get a free product is always something I like. If you were to buy this product new it would cost £8.99 I believe so it was definitely a very good free gift.
This cheek stain is described as, "A refreshing gel stain with BLUSHBOOTTM technology to enhance circulation in the capillaries of the skin. Plus raspberry seed, kiwi extract & vitamin C to moistuize & condition." The liquid comes in a little tube and all you have to do is, as Soap and Glory say, "squeeze a smidge of cheekmate onto your index finger, then rub around in circles on the apples of your cheeks until your sporting a gorgeous rosy glow. (then dab whatever's left onto your lips)." I must admit that I prefer to do little dabs of this on the cheek with the tube and then I rub it in with my finger tips.
The colour of this cheek stain is described as a rosy glow and for my cheeks it definitely gives them a very natural rosy, English rose glow. Its funny because the liquid looks quite dark in the tube and when you apply it but then once it is rubbed in it looks very natural. One word of warning though, you do need to rub it in fairly quickly after you have applied it to your cheeks otherwise it does stain and doesn't blend in as easily as it could.
It's actually a cheek and lip stain but I don't like it as much on my lips as I do on my cheek so I just use it on my cheeks. I find when I applied it to my lips it did work well and really penetrated them and so did what it was supposed to do but I found the colour too bright and stained for my liking and I didn't like the fact that I couldn't just rub it off, I had to wear for it to wear off so other people may like it, I did not.
For my cheeks though, it was another matter, I love the way this cheek stain makes my cheeks look. All in all another great make up product from Soap and Glory.
Sexy red lips? Yes please!!
This is beautful. So this proudct is a lip and check stain.. I only use it on my lips and LOVE it so much. You only need a little bit and I mean a little bit no more than 'o' <-- that size and it goes far. It looks great on the lips and makes they look sexy and beautiful. It lasts forr ages and really does stain the lips.
The product is lovely and small so can fit into a make up bag without taking up to much room. The packaging is neat and tidy.
The proudct is great value for money and is very cheap acually for waht you get.
I haven't used it as a cheack stain but my friend did using mine and it looked fab again you didnt need a lot at all and looked beautiful and very natural.
I will be buying thie prodcut again when i run out
Great buy
Soap & Glory Cheekmate Rosy Rub-on Cheek and Lip Stain
I have had this product for about two month now, so I thought it was time to write a few of this product. This product is part of Soap and Glory's new cosmetic range which I believe was released in November 2011. This is the third and final product that I own for this range and it was free, as the soap and glory cosmetics were on a three for the price of two offer at boots.
- About the product and packaging
Soap and Glory's packaging in my opinion is fantastic and the packaging for this product is no exception. The packaging contains a mix of pink, gold, black and white and it looks really retro/rockabilly. The packaging contains information on how to use the product and it also contains a full ingredient list. The product itself contains 11ml or 1.37 us fl oz of cheek/lip stain and it does contain some natural ingredients such as kiwi fruit juice, ginseng root extract and raspberry seed (although I don't see this on the ingredient list). This product is dermatologically tested and Soap and Glory do not test their products on animals.
- Soap and Glory description and Ingredients
"A refreshing gel stain with Blushboost technology to enhance circulation in the capillaries of the skin. Plus raspberry seed, kiwi extract & vitamin C to moistuize & condition."
"Aqua (Water), Propylene Glycol, Glycerin, PEG-8, Polyacrylamide, C 13-14 Isoparaffin, Silica, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Laureth-7, Methylparaben, Propylparaben, Sodium Polyacrylate, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Sodium Hydroxide, Butylene Glycol, Actinidia Chinensis (Kiwi) Fruit Juice, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, CI 17200 (Red 33 Lake), CI 19140 (Yellow 5 Lake)" Soap & Glory uk site
- How to use the product
On the box it suggests how to use this products and it is as follows: "squeeze a smidge of cheekmate onto your index finger, then rub around in circles on the apples of your cheeks until your sporting a gorgeous rosy glow. (then dab whatever's left onto your lips)." I have only used this product a couple of times on my cheeks as firstly I bought it to use it as a lip tint and secondly, my skin is reddish anyway due to eczema. To use as a cheek tint I just get a small amount on my finger tip and apply it to the apples of my cheeks but only a very small amount. I then take more on my finger and apply it to my lips.
- My experience of using this product: cheek and lip stain and results
The application of this product is great as it is really quite easy to blend which I actually didn't think it would be as it is a stain but it applies very smoothly and evenly - although you have to be really quick at applying this product to your skin as it does 'set' and become difficult to blend after a maximum of ten seconds or so. As a cheek stain/tint this product is really good in terms of application, blending and having a natural, flushed appearance but on me this product just makes my skin look really red, irritated and it just looks like my redness caused by eczema, which I obviously do not like. The application is great and the texture of this product is really nice too, it has an incredibly smooth texture that makes applying this product easier. Another great thing about this product is that is does give a really natural flushed colour to the skin but as I said on me it just look like my skin is irritated, therefore I hardly ever use this as a cheek stain. This product does last on my skin for ages though. Overall, I would rate this product as a cheek stain at 2/5 just because it makes my skin look irritated and my skin is a bit red naturally anyway.
As a lip tint it looks really nice, in my opinion, as it is a great colour and it makes my lips look like I have been eating raspberries. The application of this product to my lips is not as nice as when I apply this product to my cheeks. As when this is applied to my lips it tends to stick to the drier areas of my lips, it does not makes my lips looks flakey or dry at all but the colour just clings to the drier areas making my lips looks a little bit patchy - with some areas being redder than others. The application is ok and it is again made easier by the really smooth texture of the stain. The end colour after it has been blended, which does not take very long at all, is really nice and natural looking. Although the 'stain' does not last long at all on my lips, especially if I eat/drink while I have this on my lips. This stain lasts for about two hours maximum on my lips, which is really quite disappointing as I bought this to use as a long wearing lip product - as it does state that it is a lip stain, therefore I thought it would last for a while on my lips, which is doesn't. This product does wear off quickly but it wears off well on my lips - it does not leave my lips looking patchy and this product does make my lips feel really smooth too. Also this product does not have a scent/taste and if you lick your lips before this has dried you get a horrible thick, plastic taste. Overall, I would rate this product as a lip stain at 3/5, which is me being a little bit generous.
- Overall
Overall, I love the packaging is gorgeous, as all soap and glory packaging is in my opinion, it is small and light weight so it would be good for traveling (although you will have to have some wipes with you as it will stain your finger tips). The colour looks really natural on my skin and lips which is great and the product applies really well to my skin - although it does not apply too well to my lips. The longevity of this product on my skin is great but on my lips this stain only last for a maximum of about two hours. The cheek stain overall is really nice and I think a lot of people will like this but I don't as my skin is red anyway and it just makes my skin look irritated. The lip stain overall is ok but the longevity is really poor especially for a stain and the product does not apply evenly to my lips. In summary, I am really quite disappointed by this product but I think a lot of people may like this product as a cheek stain/blush.
- Price and availability
I bought this product from a large boots store a few months ago and the soap and glory cosmetics range was on a three for the price of two offer so this product was free for me. But it is usually priced at £8, which I think is a little bit expensive as in my opinion it is not a fantastic product and I don't think this one tube will last me very long as I have not used it loads and quite a bit has gone from the tube already. As far as I am aware this product can only be bought from boots stores and boots online.
*Really nice, retro packaging and some natural ingredients
*Due to the thin nozzle you can really control how much product you want to dispense
*Does give my cheeks and lips a nice, berry red stain but on my lips it only for about 2 hours and on my cheeks it makes my skin look red and irritated
*The stain only lasts for a maximum of about two hours on my lips (and I am being a bit generous here)
*The product when it isn't on offer is a little bit expensive in my opinion, especially as the stain only lasts for a very short amount of time on me, it wasn't really worth the money for me personally
*The stain does not stain my lips evenly, it tends to be stronger on the slightly dryer parts of my lips
*Stains my finger - and the stain on my finger after blending the lip stain into my lips stays on for so much longer than the stain on my lips
Thank you for reading my review
My latest "blip" in terms of buying what my boyfriend classes as "unnecessary items" was purely the fault of Boots, and came in the form of a bag of Soap and Glory goodies. I did try to explain to him that as there was a three for two offer on it wasn't really a frivolous spend, but more of an economically aware spend (heavens knows why I got these words from) as it was on offer and I was therefore getting somewhat of a bargain. One of the products I purchased was the Soap and Glory Cheekmate Rosy Glow which is a product I've never seen before in their range.
The product comes in a plastic tube, a little like a lip balm or a lip gloss might, with a black screw on lid at one end. The word "Cheekmate" is emblazoned on the front along with a small Soap and Glory logo. The product is dispensed through a narrow plastic point which ensures that only a limited amount is released at any one time. In terms of what the product actually is well it's a thick type liquid, a bit like the same consistency as a lip gloss, that can be used to give a rosy glow to cheeks and lips - a bit like a blusher or a lip stick but a liquid format really.
The product is dispensed easily enough and it looks like fake blood on my finger, it's got that same colour and consistency too! Once on my finger I tend to rub it gently into my cheeks, focusing on the cheek bones first to highlight them. I tend to use a cotton bud with my lips. You do need to be quite quick as it seems to set quite quickly once it comes into contact with the skin and once it's set you can't budge it at all! It's not sticky and it's not thick either which is what I was originally worried about, and it goes onto my skin and soaks in really easily.
The overall effect is a very rosy glow, the fake blood colour fades somewhat as it's rubbed in but the colour is still quite pinky red really. My mum complimented me on my new blusher when I first wore this and said the colour looked very natural so I'm happy with that! The only downside that I've found it that it is slightly drying on my lips but I personally prefer to use it as a cheek tint rather than a lip tint as I feel this looks best. The product is, in my opinion, undoubtedly modelled on Benefit's famous Benetint product that I've also owned in the past.
So what sets this product apart from other blushers and lip tints out there... well the packaging states that the Cheekmate Rosy Glow contains Blush Boost Technology which is advertised as a micro boosting ingredient which is known to enhance the circulation in the skin and increase the supply of nutrients to the skin cells as well. In simple terms it should increase the flow of nutrients to your skin but, to be honest, I was more bothered about what it looked like on my face. It also contains raspberry seed extract, kiwi extract and vitamin C as well.
This product is currently on sale for £8.00 at Boots and for that you'll get a 11ml tube of the Cheekmate Rosy Glow. Unfortunately it's only available in one shade at present, but saying that this does seem to suit everyone... well both my friend and mum have tried my tube and the colour has suited them well. I've had my tube for over a month now and have hardly used any of it despite applying it to my cheeks most days, I've got no doubt that this will last me at least three to four months with daily usage so it's great value as well! Four stars from me!
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MT. JULIET -- Funeral services were conducted Monday aftenoon, March 8 at Victory Baptist Church for Mr. Croley, 71 of Mt. Juliet. A charter member of Victory Baptist Church and was a former member of Green Hill Baptist and Dickerson Road Baptist Churches, he died Mar. 5, 2010.
A safety engineer with SAFECO Insurance Company 30 years, Mr. Croley was a graduate of Goodlettsville High School (Class of 1956) and Tennessee Technological University (Class of 1960) where he graduated with a bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering. He served in the U.S. Army Reserves from 1960 to 1965.
As a Certified Safety Professional, he assisted for many years in his retirement with the State of Tennessee's Driver Safety Program. Mr. Croley was a charter member of the Fiddlers Grove Woodcarvers Club, a Scout Master and an avid NASCAR fan. He faithfully served God for many years as a deacon and as a Sunday School teacher.
Funeral services were conducted by Rev. Chuck Groover, Rev. W.D. Thomason and Rev. Jerry Williams. Interment followed at Mt. Juliet Memorial Gardens. Survivors include: wife Joyce Croley; children Grant (Cindy) Croley and Jill (Andy) Wright. Also surviving is sister Shirley Briese, sister-in-law Joni (Jeff) Coleman and grandchildren Drew and Abby Wright.
Active pallbearers included: Jim Malone, Joe Hayes, Bill Karnuth, Tim Haller, Andy Eggleston and Mike Lawson. Honorary: Deacons at Victory Baptist Church and members of the Fiddlers Grove Woodcarvers Club. Memorials may be made to Alive Hospice, Inc., 1718 Patterson Drive, Nashville, 37203-9658 or to The Gideons International.
Arrangements by Bond Memorial Chapel, N. Mt. Juliet Road, Mt. Juliet.


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Depends what your objectives are. If you want the best track day car get them M3. If you want the car that will show its tail lights to the other on the street get a 335IS & $1100 worth of parts. JB4 G5/ISO + FMIC. I drove both cars & felt for my DD use, street & occasional 1/4 @ Rockingham & Fayetteville, the 335IS was the best package. Real life against a number of V8 & I6 M3s has verified that I choose wisely.
Be interesting to see a track day at VIR how much real advantage the M3 has in the hands of Average Joe non pro drivers who will not push much over 7-8/10ths.
Will take a close look at the M3 turbo coupes when they come out because it will most likely be a great dual purpose car.
I know the JB4 but what are G5/ISO + FMIC?
I have a e92 335i and Im planning on savinf for a tune at this time.
Can you guys give me an opinion on wether I should get JB4 or giac tuning?
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Burks, Juanita P.
Birth Year : 1920
Death Year : 2014
Juanita P. Farley Burks was the daughter of Donna and Allen Farley of Crittenden County, KY. Ms. Burks was head of J. P. Burks Construction, Inc., a Louisville, KY, glass company she started in 1980. She was one of the leading African American women entrepreneurs in Kentucky, having served on President Carter's board of energy and, in the 1970s, was nominated by Kentucky Governor Julian Carroll to go to Washington, D.C. to help develop a federal energy policy. Burks attended Kentucky State College in the early 1940s and took business courses at the University of Louisville. In 1974, she borrowed money (for the first and last time) through a $6,000 home loan to start her first company, City Plaza, a personnel recruitment service. Burks' glass company was formed in 1980; she won a contract to install glass in the downtown Louisville Galleria, where her company put the floors down and installed $4.5 million worth of glass. Burks had worked as a maid and elevator operator in that same building when she first came to Louisville in 1942, earning $17 per week. In 1983, Burks was named Woman of Achievement, and, in 1996, Kentucky Entrepreneur of the Year. Juanita P. Burks was the mother of Ishmon Burks, Jr. Juanita P. Burks died August 3, 2014 [source: S. S. Shafer, "Business pioneer Juanita Burks dies," Courier-Journal, 08/05/2014, p.A.8]. For more see M. Green, "83-year-old loves business," Courier-Journal, 10/01/2003; and C. Carlton, "Faith & fashion," Courier-Journal, 04/16/2006, Arts section, p.1I.
Subjects: Businesses, Construction, Contractors, Builders, Mothers, Appointments by U.S. Presidents/Services for U.S. Presidents
Geographic Region: Crittenden County, Kentucky / Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky


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Best Of :: Food & Drink
Cookie-cutter sushi bars abound in South Florida. But if you took a picture of Kyoto's product -- some of the freshest fish around -- and compared it to the outputs of three other random sushi bars, you'd quickly notice that one of these things is not like the others. The reason is simple: Chef Lee, proprietor and master sushi chef extraordinaire, keeps his fish and shellfish iced down and refrigerated at all times. So even items on display at the bar itself are a comfortable number of degrees away from spoiling. Then, too, there's Chef Lee's fascination with eel. He offers more than ten rolls made with the slippery sea dweller, of which the roasted-almond-studded Nuts About Eel roll is particularly delicious. Kyoto also displays some more-innovative concepts when it comes to cooked fare, providing diners with items like the bonzai chicken, which is a rolled-up, deep-fried chicken breast oozing spinach and Gruyère cheese. And lest we forget the "sake" part of the name here, allow us to recommend that you imbibe as greedily as you eat. It's the Kyoto way.
Deep in the retirement belt of western Lake Worth, refugee snowbirds and resident Members of the Tribe flock each morning to savor the crusty, chewy treats from this little storefront operation. The bialy bread is to die for, especially early in the day -- a warm, oblong cloud of moist, puffy bread flecked with crisp burnt onion. The pletzl is a joy, a footwide disc of crusty flatbread under a dense sheet of poppy seeds and onion. How did a Scotsman such as owner Scott McCollough get the knack? A Bronx apprenticeship in his youth taught him, among other things, to boil the bagels before baking them. Sundays offer the bargain of a half-dozen free with every dozen purchased. With the Palace's selection of smoked fish and flavored cream cheeses, you can build a king's feast.
Barbecue snobs have simple but stringent requirements. First of all the standard for judging is a good old-fashioned sandwich. The meat of choice is lean but succulent pork, preferably pulled or in chunks rather than sliced. And it goes without saying that it has to be smoked. Then there's the all-important sauce: tangy but not too tangy, with a hint of sweetness but not too sweet. Pile high on an ordinary bun. If the sandwich is good enough, the side dishes are irrelevant. Georgia Pig succeeds on all counts -- so well, in fact, that we tried the beef sandwich, too, just for the hell of it, and found it quite satisfactory. As a bonus, this long-lived joint on U.S. Highway 441 has its own distinct ambiance. Think '60s greasy spoon meets Deep South honky-tonk, complete with a garish collection of pigs -- on the walls, behind the counter, and on your plate.
Though this pub offers about 130 brands of brew from all over the world, the beer that earns Murray's the prize hails from the abbey of Koningshoeven and is called La Trappe -- because it is made by the abbey's silent Trappist monks. It's fermented in the bottle, a corked crock. We usually choose the "tripple," which signifies triple-fermentation and a hearty 10 percent alcohol. It comes with a hearty price, too: 12 bucks a crock. With a medium, flavorful body and a sweet citrusy aftertaste, the brew is worth every single penny. Hell, the bottle, which has a drawing of the abbey on it, is probably worth the price all by itself. If that's too much, or if you simply don't dig monk brew, another must-have in our book is Fiedler's Pils Im Stein. If you need a guide, call on the owners, father-and-son team Jeff and Jason Dimm, to give you a tour. They're true suds aficionados who love to share their extensive hops knowledge and don't mind giving you a sample or two. While you're sipping some of the finest concoctions ever crafted, the place offers good company, pool tables, and free darts to use on their boards. Now get thee to Murray's.
Half the fun of a bloody mary is where and when you drink it. That's because people almost always consume these spicy delicacies when they really shouldn't be drinking -- in the morning. And if you are going to drink in the morning, you might as well do it at a joint that opens at 7 a.m. That would be the Entrada. Take a seat at the horseshoe-shape bar and order your debauched self one of these beauties. They come with a dollop of horseradish, just the thing you need after a night of living large. Then go outside and dip your toes in the pool. You are sooo South Florida.
OK, so tons of fresh tuna are going through restaurants in seafood-heavy South Florida, and some of the more expensive, elegant spots surely make it as well as it can be done. And some truly great caesar salads are being made out there as well. But both for nine bucks? Uh-uh. Try to get a big, fresh, medium-rare steak of tuna sitting atop a huge pile of fresh romaine lettuce, chopped bacon, and croutons at most places, and they'll charge you at least that and half again. And this is no kiddie salad -- it's a Jethro Bodine bowl. It filled us up, and we're among the manliest men you'll ever see in Broward County. We have big round bellies, hairy backs, thick and furry wrists, knuckles callused from dragging along the ground, and slabs of Angus-like beef stuck to our ribs (well, some of us do, anyway), and that salad beat the hunger out of us. If you feel like a beer and some first-rate seafood at a cut-rate price, go to Flanigan's. Yes, it is a chain and we rarely recommend cookie-cutter restaurants, but Flanigan's warrants an exception, at least the one in Deerfield Beach. (We can't honestly laud all 19 Flanigan's restaurants around South Florida, because we haven't eaten in all of them.) The place, which is located on A1A just a stone's throw from the beach, has an old seafarer's ambiance and great service from people who genuinely seem to like working there. We had two wonderful dinners, an order of conch fritters (also among the best we've ever had), and three or four drafts for about $25. And the tuna, nice and red in the center, virtually melted in our mouths. We're hooked.


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Good Stuff Eatery to Open by End of July; Still Hiring
Spike Mendelsohn and his crew are about to open the third Good Stuff Eatery at 3291 M St., NW, next to Rhino Bar & Pumphouse. The two-story Georgetown Good Stuff Eatery expects to open within a couple of weeks, or at least by the end of the month, said Ryan Helfer of Good Stuff Eatery.
Helfer also said that while the new business has completed most of its hiring at the M Street spot there are still a few more slots to fill -- firstname.lastname@example.com; 202-286-9125.
The five-year-old business offers "handmade burgers, hand-cut fries and handspun ice creamshakes," it says, and is "committed to freshness, fellowship and friendliness." It expects to average about 1,000 hamburgers per day at its new location. (We especially like the Prez Obama burger.)
The original Good Stuff Eatery is at Capitol Hill; the second in Crystal City in Arlington, Va. A fourth Good Stuff Eatery is slated to open in Philadelphia in a few months.
Other restaurants headed by Mendelsohn are We, the Pizza and Bearnaise, a steak frite place, which opened a week ago. Both are at Capitol Hill.
Mendelsohn is well known for his appearances at cable TV's "Top Chef." Other places that Good Stuff Eatery is checking out include China and Dubai, the head chef told the Eater blog a few month ago.


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At lunch Kamran Akhmal was batting on 14 and Salman Butt on eight, at 37 for one. The way the duo played, it was evident they would be happy with a draw. And that is precisely why Kamran was sent to bat first. He can be a real grafter frustrating the bowlers.
Butt at the other end was a natural strokemaker, making it an ideal combination now.
Commencing the day at 141 for two, India played for 38 minutes before they declared setting Pakistan a target of 345 to win.
Sourav Ganguly, who was bowled on 46 by Akhtar, reached another personal milestone.
If he thought the 'burden' was off his shoulders when he hit his maiden ton at the Eden, he had the rare distinction of entering the 6000-run club along with Sir Don Bradman who leads the table with 6996 runs from just 52 matches.
The other three Indians in the club are current chairman of National selectors Dilip vensarkar (6868), Md Azharuddin (6215) and G R viswanath (6080). Then there are Sachin Tendulkar, Sunil Gavaskar and Rahul Dravid who are at the top of the heap.
Ganguly reached the milestone in his 98th Test accumulating 6016 runs at an average of 41.48 with 14 centuries to his name. Scores of 102 and 46 in the two innings here was enough to get him to the landmark. He needed 132 runs to reach the 6000 runs club, and did so with a couple to Shaoib Akhtar reaching 39 in his second innings.
He was finally gone for 46 trying a wild swipe to push the scoring.
India immediately declared at 184 for four, with Dravid not out on eight.
Dhoni was the first to go adding just nine to his overnight score of 24 when he was bowled by Shoaib Akhtar trying an ambitious hoik over extracover.
Pakistan made a change in their batting line-up, sending Kamran Akhmal to bat with Yasser Hameed. They began steadily before Zaheer Khan who went wicketless in the first innings, foxed him with a slower, inducing a a false stroke which Khan accepted.
One down for 22 and the match was on.
Kumble did his best, rotating the bowling as best as he could, bringing himself first up and applying pressure from the very first over.


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Drug dealers in Rio are using the Olympic logo to sell cocaine
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Everyone in Rio has Olympic fever. Even the drug dealers.
According to Brazilian newspaper O Globo, police in Rio seized 93 bags of cocaine on Monday night, a bunch of which had the Olympic rings and the official Rio 2016 logo on them.
Rio cocaine dealers now using the Olympic logo, plus the warning "don't use near children," which is very thoughtful pic.twitter.com/8M0e551eej— Alex Cuadros (@alexcuadros) July 26, 2016
The drug bust happened just 15 minutes away from the Estádio do Maracanã, where the opening ceremonies will be held. The locals are clearly anxious for the games to begin.
Of course, the IOC is notoriously protective of its trademarks, but drug dealers probably have bigger problems to worry about than copyright infringement suits.


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WMC News Brief: Couric, Hillary, Climate Debate
September 21, 2009Doubts Fade And Couric Is Energized 09/20/09 NY Times: Despite some of the lowest ratings in the newscast's history, Couric says she will remain at CBS until her contract expires in 2011. How Hillary Can Serve Women Now 09/20/09 Daily Beast: During her meetings at the U.N. General Assembly this week, the secretary of State, a longtime promoter of women's empowerment, should press for action against rape as a tactic of war, says Ambassador Shirin Tahir-Kheli. Danish Conservative Prepares For Climate Debate 09/20/09 NY Times: Connie Hedegaard, Denmark's minister of climate and energy, feels little kinship with the green end of the political spectrum. Obama Fuels Battle Over Funds For Abortion 09/20/09 Women's eNews: Both sides of the abortion debate are riled up over the funding of abortion services under Obama's proposed public health plan. But as the battle heats up, a senator's effort at compromise casts doubt on the public option altogether. The President's Best Hope In The G.O.P. 09/21/09 NY Times: Senator Olympia J. Snowe has not endorsed either Democratic health care bill in the Senate. Amy Meyer: Leading Efforts To Spur The Economy In A Volatile Region 09/21/09 Washington Post: Amy Meyer of the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) is charged with leading the nation's effort to spur economic development in Pakistan, a daunting job in one of the world's most volatile regions. Boston's Hyatt Hotels Clean Up Bottom Lines At The Expense Of Employees 09/20/09 Cleveland News: Housekeepers at three Hyatt hotels in Boston thought they were training new workers to fill in for vacationing staff. On Aug. 31, about 100 housekeepers at the Hyatt locations learned they had just lost their jobs to those trainees. Recession Drives Women Back To The Work Force 09/19/09 NY Times: The Great Recession is pushing many highly educated women who had left work to stay at home with their children to dive back into the labor pool, according to several nationally recognized experts on women in the workplace. A Hardy Band Of Women Warriors 09/20/09 Cleveland News: Women veterans from Southwest Ohio and Northern Kentucky, have their own post - a refuge for women veterans called the Greater Cincinnati Women's American Legion Post 644. It is the only women's post in Ohio. Forty Years Of Women At Yale 09/21/09 Yale Daily News: The women came in September of 1969 — nearly 600 of them, half of them freshman admits, half sophomore and junior transfers — and the time was ripe for a radical change in social norms. Women Writers Shake National Theatre 09/19/09 All Africa: Uganda's National Theatre was the place to be last week when literary brains in the country gathered in commemoration of the 17th National Book Trust of Uganda annual week festival. 'Imported Values' Fail Afghan Women 09/21/09 Aljazeera: The lot of women improved to a degree after the fall of the Taliban, but international gender equality values have failed to take root in Afghan society. Korean Women Near Bottom In Job Market 09/21/09 JoongAng Daily, S. Korea: Experts say this is partly because they are given a back seat in the country's still male-prioritized job market. A heavy responsibility for housekeeping has also dissuaded them from working, they argue. A Romance Writer Jabs At Singapore's Patriarchs 09/19/09 NY Times: In a light, self-mocking, first-person novel called "Meet Me on the QE2!" 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Young Women Are Choosing Human Papilloma Virus Vaccination 09/21/09 Nurse: Despite initial controversy over the Gardasil vaccine, many young women have been opting to protect themselves from the human papilloma virus. Lesbian Love In The Afternoon: Queer Women On American Daytime Dramas 09/21/09 After Ellen: Fictional small American soap towns such as Pine Valley, Springfield, and Llanview, until recently, have avoided directly addressing homosexuality and same-sex relationships, as if shooting an unscripted pregnancy behind a laundry basket. Chanel Advanced Women's Rights, Says Actress Tautou 09/21/09 Reuters: "Her personality, desire to have the same freedom as men -- not to depend on them -- is exactly what we've been fighting for," Tautou, whose previous film roles include "Amelie" and "The Da Vinci Code," told Reuters. Sister Hacked 09/18/09 American Prospect: Could Jennifer's Body offer a feminist twist on a genre that seems hostile to women on its face? Their project could have -- and should have -- worked. Vivian Girls In The Hype Cycle: Anointed, Dismissed, Overworked 09/19/09 NY Times: For a band that often appears to be running in place, or perhaps just stuck, Vivian Girls have seen almost nothing but tumult in the year leading to their second album, "Everything Goes Wrong" (In the Red), which was released last week. Earning Her Stripes In College Football 09/19/09 NY Times: Thomas, 35, is major college football's only female referee. She has grown accustomed to startling players and coaches on Saturdays but said it did not occur as often as one might think. Swede Claims Women's Boxing World Title 09/21/09 The Local, Sweden: The Swedish champion, who recently rejoined the world of boxing after an imposed ten year ban following a cerebral haemorrhage, dominated the match, which was only her fifth fight as a professional. 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If you are new to social media, or just not one to become obsessed with all the tips, tricks, and interworkings of getting noticed on the web, you may be wondering what all these #hashtags are that are floating around. Well, welcome to the two-part series, you will learn what they are, where they came from, and how (and how not) to use them!
Hashtags have been used on Twitter for several years. In fact, hashtags were created by Twitter users in order to identify topics of particular interest, and make the tweet more accessible to a wider audience. Essentially you are tagging, or optimizing your tweet, like you would tag a blog post. By placing a hashtag before a keyword or category in your tweet, you are adding it to a "list" of tweets about that subject – subjects that are searchable on Twitter. So when a Twitter user wants to find information on that subject, your tweet will have a greater chance of being seen because you have hashtagged/categorized it.
For example, if I wrote a post on the Laine List about how much my son likes Justin Bieber, and how we share a birthday, and I want it noticed and read by Bieber fans, my tweet might look like this: "Happy birthday Justin Bieber! #Beliebers" followed by a link to the post. Beliebers is a group of J. Bieb's fans, and a group that will keep the twitter conversation going. Technically, this tweet could be seen by thousands of fans and will stick around for a long time. Realistically, because there are so many fans, this tweet will get burried in minutes. Still worth the effort though, because SOMEONE will see it, and perhaps retweet (RT) it.
When a large number of people categorize a particular keyword in a short amount of time, it becomes a trending topic. Usually this is some sort of breaking news, something controversial, or something special happening on television. Think State of the Union address, American Idol finale, Super Bowl, OJ and the white bronco (if only we had Twitter back then!) Trending topics generally go away as fast as they show up, so keep your blog posts and your tweets timely!
Hashtags can also be used so people can follow a big event. For example, at the annual BlogHer conference, BlogHer topic moderators create categories with hashtags so people who cannot attend the conference can follow along in semi-real time.
Hashtags do not have a place on Facebook, per se. There is no categorization or trending topics on Facebook, and no real conversation to find and add to with the use of hashtags. BUT, you do see hashtags used on Facebook, generally by people who have their Facebook page linked to their Twitter page. For example, one of my recent status updates on the Elaine Griffin Designs page was, "What do you want to know about #Pinterest, #Twitter, and hashtags?" I used hashtags because I have my two accounts linked, so what I post on Facebook automatically gets posted on Twitter. You can find more information about linking accounts on this Facebook page.
Another way you will see hashtags used on Facebook are when people are using the hashtag to convey some sort of emotion, irony, exasperation, or some general personality. It is used to emphasize that you might be saying something breathlessly or quietly, or even something that you might be yelling. For example, last week when I was unable to work because my computer was broken, my status update was, "Computer in the shop=extended vacation! #getbacktowork!"
The Do's and Don'ts of Hashtagging
Of course there are rules and ettiquite associated with the use of hashtags. They are all pretty common-sense rules that apply across the social media world, which is basically don't spam people and be relevant.
- DO use hashtags anywhere in your tweet or status update.
- Do NOT use more than two hashtags in a single tweet/post – if you do, you will look like a spammer.
- DO hashtag relevant keywords only. Do NOT hashtag words just to get attention and drive traffic to your site. Again, with the spam.
- Do NOT hashtag the same thing over and over just to get attention. Only do this if you have something relevant to add to the conversation, which should be evident in the rest of your tweet.
Common Hashtags for Freelancers and Bloggers:
Common hashtags for freelancers, writers, and bloggers who would like to showcase their work, are looking for work, or who are interested in networking include #amwriting, #amediting, #job, #watercoolermoment, #jelly, #blogging, #bloggintips, and #wordpress. Obviously, this is a very short list, but hopefully enough to get you started.
Other Resources:
For another interesting article on hashtagging, go see my friend MJ Monaghan. Also, see Twitter for more information on hashtags and trending topics.
Comin' Up:
Come back next week so you can learn how to use hashtags on Pinterest, Instagram, and in your blog titles!
Do you have questions about using hashtags on Twitter and Facebook? Is there information you would like me to include in the next part of this series?
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Mitsubishi Electric in INDIA
Mitsubishi Electric is a well-known brand and Global Leader in Electric and Electronic Equipment for Residential, Commercial and Industrial use. Mitsubishi Electric has presence across India with a large distribution channel which is expanding to more cities.
Mitsubishi Electric India offers complete solution for factory automation and industrial products, residential, commercial and industrial air conditioning, video and imaging products and provision for technical and marketing support for power semiconductors, photovoltaic modules, transportation, power systems and CNC solutions.
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Mitsubishi Electric India Participated in INTEC-2017
Mitsubishi Electric participated in INTEC 2017, a five-day industrial trade fair, held between June 1 and 5 at the Codissia Trade Fair Grounds. This was a 17th edition of the international machine tools and industrial trade fair organized by Codissia INTEC Technology Centre. According to INTEC authorities, the exhibition had a footfall of over 45000 visitors that includes Manufacturers, suppliers, visitors, researchers etc. More than 500 exhibitors, mainly from India but also from other countries, participated in the show at its 5 Halls covering a gross area of 22,000 sq. meters.
2nd Mitsubishi Electric Cup: Budding engineers battle it out at grand finale of automation contest
The grand finale of the Mitsubishi Electric Cup 2017 -- the national-level automation competition for students organised by Mitsubishi Electric India's Factory Automation and Industrial Division (FAID) -- was held on February 18 at the College of Engineering (COEP), Pune.
Mitsubishi Electric India Participated in IMTEX-2017
It was indeed a privilege and pleasure for Mitsubishi Electric India Pvt Ltd to participate in the recent held IMTEX 2017 at the Bangalore International Exhibition Centre (BIEC) at Bengaluru from 26th Jan till 1st Feb 2017, because IMTEX has been the largest metal cutting machine tool exhibition in South and South east Asia and it gives the opportunity to showcase the latest technologies in the machine tool industry.
Mitsubishi Electric supports school of "Divyang" children in Swachh Bharat Abhiyan
Sets up new composting plant, cold drinking water facility and refurbishes hostel kitchen infrastructure to ensure clean environment
Mitsubishi Electric India pledges support for Vanamahotsav 2016-17; plants over 200 trees
Mitsubishi Electric India pledges support for Vanamahotsav 2016-17; plants over 200 trees Mitsubishi Electric India joins hands with Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal Corporation to restore city's green cover under its ongoing initiative "Eco Changes for a Greener Tomorrow"
3rd Semiconductor & Device Distributor and Sales Meet
3 rd Semiconductor and Device Distributor and Sales meet was organised on 29 th July, 2016 at Holiday Inn, Mumbai. The event was organized to outline roadmap of the Semiconductor and Device business of MEI and discuss the market potential in India with channel partners.
Mitsubishi Electric Inaugurates CNC Technical Center in India
Monday 9th May, 2016 -Mitsubishi Electric India Pvt. Ltd. announced today that it has opened a technical centre for CNC Business in Peenya, Bengaluru, India.
Mitsubishi Electric Cup: Budding engineers battle it out at grand finale of automation contest
Team 'Inferno' from Dayalbagh Educational Institute emerge as winners of competition, take home Rs 1 lakh prize money.
Mitsubishi Electric Group Companies in India to Support Flood Relief Efforts in Chennai.
Donated 4.2 Million INR for relief and restoration work. Mitsubishi Electric India Pvt. Ltd. and Mitsubishi Elevator India Pvt. Ltd. announced today that they have contributed INR 2,727,383 and INR 1,500,000 respectively towards flood relief efforts in the region.
Mitsubishi Electric Opens Transportation-systems Factory for Rolling Stock Equipment in India
November 27, 2015 -Mitsubishi Electric Corporation announced that its Indian subsidiary Mitsubishi Electric India Pvt. Ltd. (MEI) has opened a factory for transportation-systems business in Bidadi, near Bengaluru, India. Mitsubishi Electric is targeting transportation-systems annual revenue of US$ 170 million in India by fiscal 2020, in part by strengthening sales and maintenance services for subways and trains to meet the growing global demand for transportation infrastructure.
Mitsubishi Electric join hands with Bangalore youth volunteers to restore city's green cover
Mitsubishi Electric India took up a tree plantation drive at Peenya Metro Station in Bangalore, with an objective to contribute towards environment preservation as part of its Corporate Social Responsibility.
Differently-abled children join hands with corporates to restore city's green cover
What can little children do when rapid urbanisation and growing infrastructure development make a city lose its green cover? They can do a lot! This is what the differently-abled children of Welfare Centre for Speech and Hearing Therapy showed when they joined hands with Mitsubishi Electric to help bring back the city's depleting 'green lung'.
Mitsubishi Electric India participated in Delhi Machine Tool Expo 2015
Mitsubishi Electric India participated in DMTX organized by IMTMA at Pragati Maidan from 20th August to 23rd August 2015. This is the First Edition of Delhi Machine Tool Expo organized by IMTMA.
Announcing "Mitsubishi Electric CUP" : National Level Automation Competition
Mitsubishi Electric India, has launched its first ever national-level automation competition for students in India - Mitsubishi Electric Cup. The competition has been launched across the country from July 24 where students can start registering at http://www.MitsubishiElectric.in/FA/MECup
MEI participated in the 4th Annual IGEN Design Forum 2015
Mitsubishi Electric participated in the 4th Annual IGEN Design Forum 2015 held on 26th June 2015 at Sahara Star in Mumbai.
2nd Semiconductor & Device Distributor and Sales Meet
2nd Semiconductor and Device Distributor and Sales meet was organised on 25th to 26th June, 2015 at Country Inn, Gurgaon. Over 30 Channel Partners with presence across the nation attended the event. The event was spread over two days which included product training on TFT Display, High Frequency & OPTO, Power Modules and New PSI System on Day 1 followed by Sales meet on Day 2.
Mitsubishi Electric's, Factory Automation & Industrial Division products displayed at 7th ELASIA 201
Mitsubishi Electric India registered a strong presence at the 7th edition of ELASIA 2015, organized at the Bombay Exhibition Centre, Mumbai from 29th May to 1st June, 2015.
Mitsubishi Electric India participated in INTEC 2015
Mitsubishi Electric India participated in INTEC 2015 Exhibition at Coimbatore from 6th June to 9th June 2015. Like last year, this year also Mitsubishi Electric India got good response from the visitors.
Mitsubishi Electric Air Conditioners Co-Sponsor IIA Rajasthan Chapter
Confederation of Indian Industries organised the meeting of Indian institute of architects IIA event Rajasthan chapter at Marriot Hotel in Jaipur on 9th May.
Mitsubishi Electric India Participated in DICE Exhibition 2015
DICE exhibition 2015 was held between 8th May 2015 to 10th May 2015. Mitsubishi Electric participated as a gold sponsor and displayed its premium range of Room Air Conditioners, Packaged Air Conditioners along with new range of Multi split air conditioners & Jet Towel (Hand Dryer) which were the major attraction among all the product range displayed.
COOLEX Exhibition Lucknow, Chandigarh and Dehradun
A three-day event COOLEX 2015 kicked off amidst major fanfare and excitement from 2nd April 2015 to 5th April, 2015 at The Clarks Awadh, Lucknow, from 9th to 12th April 2015 at Himachal Bhawan, Chandigarh and from 10th April to 12th April 2015 at Dehradun.
Mitsubishi Electric India participated in IETF 2015
Mitsubishi Electric India exhibited a variety of eco-friendly & energy efficient products and technologies at the 21st edition of the International Engineering and Technology Fair 2015 that was held from 26th to 28th February at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi.
Mitsubishi Electric India participated in IMTEX 2015
Mitsubishi Electric India participated in IMTEX 2015 organized by IMTMA at Bangaluru International Exhibition Centre from 22th January to 28th January 2015. IMTEX is one of the biggest shows for machine tools solution. All the major machine tool builders from across the world participated in this event. Mitsubishi Electric also participated to showcase the full range of CNC, Drive, Motors and Industrial Robots. Mitsubishi also exhibited the CNC solution for Compact Turning with E70 controller, High Performance Turning Center with M70 Controller, High Speed Tapping Center with M70 Controller and High Precision Machining Center with M730 controller. In this IMTEX, Mitsubishi showcase new M800 series controller first time in India.
New Year arrives in with Mitsubishi Electric's Green Initiatives
Mitsubishi Electric India took up tree plantation drive in Pune with the objective to contribute to environment preservation as part of its Corporate Social Responsibility.
Mitsubishi Electric to Strengthen FA Product Services in Ahmedabad
Ahmedabad Factory Automation Centre of Mitsubishi Electric India (MEI) aims to enhance the response time and service levels for factory automation customers.
Mitsubishi Electric to Open Rolling Stock Equipment Factory in India
Aims to expand transportation-systems business in Indian market
Mitsubishi Electric Announces Consolidated Financial Results for the First Half and Second Quarter of Fiscal 2015
Mitsubishi Electric Announces Consolidated Financial Results for the First Half and Second Quarter of Fiscal 2015
'Empowering Express-2' flagged off from Honda Cars India Limited (HCIL), Tapukara Manufacturing Facility
New wave of Robotics Automation showcased in the second edition of Virtual Showroom on wheels by Mitsubishi Electric India
Mitsubishi Electric's S-EIV Saves on Power for Tokyo Metro
TOKYO, September 18, 2014- Mitsubishi Electric Corporation (TOKYO: 6503) announced today that its Station Energy Saving Inverter (S-EIV®), which has been in operation at Tokyo Metro's Myoden Station since June 2014, has contributed a daily power savings of approximately 600kWh, or enough to power about 60 households.
School children plant trees to beat concrete expansion in Gurgaon
Gurgaon, August 30, 2014: The sweltering heat wave in Gurgaon has moved schools and corporate houses to take action in increasing the green cover in Gurgaon. Mitsubishi Electric India ("MEI") has joined hands with Bluebells International School to plant trees at Huda City Centre, Gurgaon this year as part of the ongoing 'Eco Changes for a Greener Tomorrow' initiative. Saplings and long term maintenance support for the growing trees will be provided by Uthaan, an NGO. "Eco Changes" is the Mitsubishi Electric Group's environmental statement, and expressing the Group's stance on environmental management, thinking about the future of the global environment and sincerely continuing these initiatives worldwide.
Mitsubishi Electric's, Factory Automation & Industrial Division products displayed at 6th ELASIA 2014
Mitsubishi Electric India again registered a strong presence at the 6th edition of ELASIA 2014, organized at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi from 25th to 28th July, 2014.
Mitsubishi Factory Automation & Industrial Division, CNC Products Displayed at AMTEX 2014
Mitsubishi Electric India participated in AMTEX 2014 organized at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi from 25th to 28th July 2014. In the changing scenario of Indian economy, CNC department of Mitsubishi Electric Indian Pvt. Ltd. is significantly expanding its market share in India. In the last couple of years all the major Indian Machine Tool Builders and Users have starting using Mitsubishi CNCs.
Mitsubishi Electric Issues Environmental Report 2014
Mitsubishi Electric Corporation (TOKYO: 6503) announced today its immediate issuance of the Mitsubishi Electric Group's environmental report for the fiscal year 2014 that ended in March, which can be viewed at www.MitsubishiElectric.com/company/environment. The report reviews the operations of Mitsubishi Electric and its 116 domestic and 73 overseas affiliates, focusing on efforts to contribute to low-carbon, recycling-oriented societies, including meeting targets and implementing policies set under the Mitsubishi Electric Group's three-year environmental plan.
Safety Advisory and Complimentary Service Program for Mitsubishi Electric Projectors
Mitsubishi Electric's, Factory Automation & Industrial Division products displayed at PackPlus 2014
Mitsubishi Electric India participated in PackPlus 2014 exhibition, organized at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi from 11th to 14th June' 2014. The total stall area was of 44 sq.m., where we showcased the best of our Technology, Solutions and Support for Industries.
Mitsubishi Factory Automation & Industrial Division Products Displayed at INTEC 2014
Mitsubishi Electric India participated in INTEC 2014 organized at Codissia, Coimbatore from 6th to 10th June' 2014. Mitsubishi Electric had a 56sqm stall in the main hall (B-82) where we showcased the best of Technology, Solutions and Support for Industries.
Power Semiconductor Channel Partner Meet
Power Semiconductor Channel Partner meet was organised on 20th May, 2014 at Country Inn, Gurgaon. Over 30 Channel Partners with presence across the nation attended the event which was organized to outline roadmap of the Power Semiconductor business of MEI and discuss the market potential in India with Channel Partners.
Mitsubishi Electric to Launch NEXIEZ-LITE Elevators in India
TOKYO, April 8, 2014 - Mitsubishi Electric Corporation (TOKYO: 6503) announced today the Indian-market launch of NEXIEZ-LITE, a new lineup in the company's NEXIEZ global series of elevators, for low- and mid-rise residential and office buildings beginning April 14. Annual sales of 1,000 units are targeted by 2016.
Mitsubishi Electric Living Environment products displayed at COOLEX 2014
COOLEX 2014 took place between 4th April, 2014 to 7th April, 2014 at The Clarks Awadh, Lucknow and between 17th to 21st April at Himachal Bhawan, Chandigarh. COOLEX is a national exhibition organised by CII (Confederation of Indian Industries). Mitsubishi Electric launched its new range of 3 and 4 star split type air conditioners along with its eco-friendly product range emphasizing on High Performance, Low power consumption and Excellent reliability. The amazing range of Air conditioning products provided by Mitsubishi Electric.
Channel Partner Meet of Factory Automation & Industrial Division in Srilanka
Mitsubishi Electric India – FAID organised its 2nd Channel Partner meet in the city of Colombo, Sri Lanka. The event spread over three days from 14th to 16th March covering Business and Liesure sessions was attended by most of the Channel Partners. The channel partner event this year again re-emphasized the desire of the Mitsubishi Electric to grow through channel partners. Spurred by strong Sales & Marketing activities and Growth driven Channel Partner policy, the channels showed a good performance by growing at above 30% over last year. High and Consistently performing channels were recognised for their performance. The awards & recognition were given away by Mr Hirokazu Banno from MELCO, Mr Noriyuki Shimizu, Mr Sumit Sinha and Mr Shinji Mizoguchi from MEI.
Informative seminars held for Maruti Suzuki India and Honda Cars India
Relationship Marketing Group, Gurgaon, conducted automotive forums for Maruti Suzuki India Ltd on February 15 at Country Inn, Udyog Vihar, Gurgaon and for Honda Cars India Ltd on March 7 at Park Inn, in Bilaspur, Haryana.
Mitsubishi Electric Living Environment products grab attention at ACREX 2014
ACREX 2014 took place between 27th February 2014 to 1st March 2014 at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi. ACREX is an international exhibition organised by ISHARE (Indian Society of Heating Refrigeration and Air-conditioning Engineers). Mitsubishi Electric India participated in this show as Bronze partner and got a small display area to showcase its products. During the show Mitsubishi Electric showcased its entire range of products including split air conditioners, cassette air conditioners and City Multi VRF Systems.
Dealers, Architects and Consultants meet at Chandigarh to Unveil New Eco-Friendly and Cost Effective Air Conditioning Technology for Residential and Mixed-Use Buildings
Chandigarh, 26th February 2014: Dealers, architects and consultants in the city were treated to a dazzling array of the latest in air conditioning technology, as Mitsubishi Electric India (MEI) unveiled its advanced air conditioning systems, at a dealer meet held at The Taj, Chandigarh.
Mitsubishi Electric Appoints New President & CEO, Chairman
TOKYO, February 20, 2014 – Mitsubishi Electric Corporation (TOKYO: 6503) today appointed Masaki Sakuyama as the company's new President & CEO, effective April 1, 2014. Sakuyama will replace Kenichiro Yamanishi, who will assume the position of Chairman.
Mitsubishi Electric India starts CNC manufacturing facility with the objective to decrease delivery lead time in India
Mitsubishi Electric India announced the indigenous sub assembly of CNC at its manufacturing facility in Pune. The newly built facility was inaugurated by Mr. Hideyuki Ohkubo, Executive Officer, Group President of Mitsubishi Electric Corporation.
Mitsubishi Electric India opens new manufacturing facility for Inverters (Drives) to help Industries in their objective of energy conservation
Mitsubishi Electric India has been successful in servicing Indian companies with the Inverter (Drives) Series, popularly known as FREQROL with marked segments like Automotive, Pharmaceutical, Food and Beverage, Textile, Water and Waste Water Treatment, Tunnel Ventilation, Power Distribution in Premium Residential and Commercial Buildings. Mitsubishi Electric India has made investments to expand its new unit in Pune for Inverter (Drives) manufacturing. Mr. Hideyuki Ohkubo, Executive Officer, Group President of Mitsubishi Electric Corporation, inaugurated the new Inverter (Drives) manufacturing unit located at Pune.
Mitsubishi Electric Hits the Road with Sophisticated Factory Automation Tech to Empower Industries
Mitsubishi Electric has literally set into motion its latest offering in high tech factory automation and switchgear products for India. The 'Empowering Express', a 7-tonne 16 wheeler behemoth is a virtual industrial showroom-on-wheels bristling with technology , fresh from the land of the rising sun.
Students sow the seed of change for a greener future
Gurgaon, 26th October, 2013: For promoting environment preservation, students of Kendriya Vidyalya, Sohna Road, Gurgaon, in association with Mitsubishi Electric India initiated a tree plantation drive at Huda City Center today.
International Railway Equipment Exhibition 2013
International Railway Equipment Exhibition 2013 IREE 2013 (10th International Railway Equipment Exhibition) was help on 3rd - 5th October, 2013 at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi, India
MEQ Hiroba Inauguration | Airwell Cooling Equipment, Goa
Mitsubishi Electric proudly announces the opening of its first "MEQ Hiroba" in Goa in partnership with our authorised channel partner "Airwell Cooling Equipment".
Airwell wins Mitsubishi Electric Award
Airwell Cooling Equipments was awarded No 1 dealer of Goa for the year 2012-13 in the first dealer meet organized by Mitsubishi Electric India Pvt Ltd in Mumbai. With reference to the Goa market...
Mitsubishi Electric India Inaugurates Indore Branch Office
Mitsubishi Electric India, the leading player in the premium air-conditioning market inaugurated yet another Branch Office for West Zone in Indore on Tuesday. According to the General Manager of Living Environment Division...
ACREX 2013 took place between 7th March 2013 to 9th March 2013 at Bombay Exhibition Centre, Mumbai. ACREX is an international exhibition organised by ISHARE (Indian Society of Heating Refrigeration and Air conditioning Engineers). Mitsubishi Electric India participated in this show as Silver partner and was present at Hall No 1 Stall No F-3.
Mitsubishi Electric India announces "The Sub Assembly of Inverters and establishment of India Development Center in Pune"
27th& 28thFebruary,2013:- With over 90 years of experience in providing reliable, high-quality products, Mitsubishi Electric Corporation (TOKYO: 6503) is a recognized world leader in the manufacture, marketing and sales of electrical and electronic equipment used in information processing and communications, space development and satellite communications, consumer electronics, industrial technology, energy, transportation and building equipment.


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DENVER—There was a special reason to try and make a trip to PNC Park in Pittsburgh. There was always that chance you would run into Elmer Gray.
Oh, he was in his 90s, and would be in a wheel chair, but he would be nattily attired, a big smile on his face, and the stories amassed in a 60-year scouting career were shared with the fortunate listeners.
Emphasis on the past tense.
Gray, who turned 91 on May 3, passed away Aug. 18 following a long illness dealing with heart problems and hydration fluctuation.
"I had talked with his daughter Lisa a few days ago," said Larry Doughty, who worked with Gray for more than 20 years with the Reds and Pirates, "and she told me the doctor told her father, 'You've got a 3-2 count in the bottom of the ninth, a runner on second base. Walter Johnson is pitching and you keep fouling them off.'"
The battle finally ended.
Gray's memory, however, remains vivid thanks to the countless scouts and players he touched during his career.
"I had known him since I was a 16-year-old in high school in Pittsburgh," said Mickey White, who also worked with Gray in the Reds and Pirates scouting department. "He scouted me, and professionally he was my mentor. He let me date two of his daughters."
White laughed when he thought about his relationship with Gray, who recommended White, the baseball coach at Rutgers at the time, to Cincinnati scouting director Rex Bowen.
"When I got hired I flew to Florida to pick up my company car, and before I drove home to New England, I stopped in Pittsburgh for four days so Elmer could give me a crash course," he said. "The fourth day, I'm getting ready to leave and Elmer said, 'I have one thing to tell you that's really important.'"
White said a moment of silence followed while Gray, known as Dutch, and his wife Elizabeth, known as Butch, looked at him.
"Applesauce," Gray said.
"Applesauce, what's that all about?" asked White.
"You are going to be traveling a lot," said Gray. "You need to eat a lot of applesauce or you are going to get constipated."
"I have eaten a lot of applesauce," said White. "You never questioned Elmer. He knew what he was talking about."
After five years as a minor league player, Gray began his scouting career with the St. Louis Browns in 1950, and stayed with the team when it moved to Baltimore. In 1967, Bowen, who was a teammate of Gray's on an Army baseball team during World War II when they were both stationed in Hawaii with the United States Army's 430th Ordinance Motor Vehicle Assembly Co., hired Gray with the Reds.
And after 17 years with the Reds, Gray returned home, becoming the scouting director of the Pirates, "my dream job," he said. Even in his later years Gray remained a part of the Pirates organization, including taking part in the annual draft meetings and the selection process.
Gray oversaw the Pirates' scouting department that built the foundation for Pittsburgh's NL East titles in 1990-92, drafting, among others, Barry Bonds, Orlando Merced, Jeff King, John Wehner, Stan Belinda, Randy Tomlin and Tim Wakefield.
And with Cincinnati he was part of the scouting staff that put together the Big Red Machine.
For all that he accomplished in 60 years of scouting, Gray's proudest moment was recommending the Reds selection of Ken Griffey, Sr., in the 29th round of the 1969 amateur draft.
"That got the attention of a lot of people," Doughty said. "Not many scouts were on him. Elmer didn't care. He liked him. He knew what he wanted to see in a ballplayer. He knew his players, mentally and physically. He was old school. He trusted his scouting ability."
Griffey went on to earn three All-Star selections in a 19-year big-league career.
White remembered one time Griffey, a native of Donora, Pa., came to Pittsburgh with the Reds, and there was a story in the local paper about how Gray signed Griffey for a $15 bonus.
"Elmer went down to the Reds dugout before the game and called Ken over and told him that he had that story all wrong," White said.
"Elmer said he actually signed him for nothing, but two days later he went by Griffey's house and gave Kenny's brother $25 to give Kenny so he could buy spikes and a jock strap.
"Kenny said, 'You gave him $25? He took $10 of my signing bonus. I'll talk to him about that.'"
That was fine with Gray.
He just wanted to make sure Griffey knew the truth.


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January 28, 2010 – The widely recognized "Denunciation" series of paintings by David Lax has joined the permanent artwork collection at DCC. It will be displayed in the DCC Mildred I. Washington Art Gallery from Feb. 10 – 19, then housed in the College's Hudson Hall.
The paintings originally were exhibited in New York City, Chicago and Los Angeles in 1949 and 1950. Artistically, "Denunciation" is in the tradition of Jacques Callot's "Miseries of War" and Goya's "Disasters of War." "Denunciation" is a public announcement stigmatizing war, warning of impending evil.
Lax, a DCC faculty member during the early years of the College, was a soldier and artist in the army during World War II.
He witnessed the human toll of the Holocaust while riding on a train with 1,500 survivors of the Belson concentration camp, and passing Dachau, where thousands of bodies had just been discovered in railroad cars. Lax's 14 "Denunciation" paintings, completed between 1945 and 1949, were influenced by his experiences at war, and reflect the suffering of battle and the human condition.
Lax donated the "Denunciation" series to the State University of New York in 1972. When SUNY recently decided to decentralize its art collection, DCC President Dr. D. David Conklin requested they be given to DCC, citing Lax's ties to the College.
"We are very fortunate to have these paintings as part of DCC's permanent art collection," said Conklin. "They are of great historical significance, and David Lax's professor emeritus status at the College makes them even more special to us and our community."
The paintings will join DCC's extensive art collection, which recently was estimated to be valued at $2.6 million. The pieces, which include outdoor sculptures, have been donated over the years by artists and College benefactors.
"DCC students receive a great education, but we think it's important to make sure the college experience extends beyond the classroom," said Conklin. "The artwork throughout our campus creates an inviting, enriching atmosphere for students, as well as for our community."
The "Denunciation" exhibit opens Feb. 10; a public reception will be held Feb. 17 at 5 p.m.
The gallery is in the Allyn J. Washington Center for Science and Art. Gallery hours are Monday through Thursday, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., and Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. For this exhibit only, the gallery will be open on Saturday, Feb. 13 from 1 to 4 p.m. Visitors to the Gallery should park in Lot D on the north side of campus. Admission is free.
For more information, call Gallery Director Margaret Craig at (845) 431-8617 .
Founded in 1957, Dutchess Community College is a two-year community college that has earned a reputation for providing an outstanding education at the lowest tuition in New York state. Its main campus is in Poughkeepsie, with a satellite campus in Wappingers Falls. For more information, visit www.sunydutchess.edu.


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Managing for the Upturn
How you respond to change in the current economic landscape will determine your company's prospects as the economy begins its recovery. What changes can you make to strengthen both yourself and your organization? Consider the following:
• Talent Evaluation. Do you have a system in place to make sure that you are getting the best performance out of your workforce? Organizations need to have well-defined metrics and competencies on which to base judgment.
• Cost Reduction. Have you asked your employees for their suggestions on areas where you can reduce costs? You may be surprised at how much insight they have.
• Communication Strategy. Are you telling your employees what you are doing and why you are doing it? If you implement change without effective communication, you may create an atmosphere of uncertainty and be open to losing your best talent.
When we begin to see the economy improve, will you be ready to take advantage? Making sure that your organization is strong will put you in a better position to seize any opportunities.
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Top 10: Canadian Sports Heroes
Number 10
Steve NashNash orbited to elite status in the NBA after he won back-to-back MVP awards in 2005 and 2006, a feat never accomplished by a Canadian basketball player. Born in Johannesburg, South Africa, and raised in Victoria, British Columbia, Nash was a high school star, but he never garnered attention from major U.S. colleges. His career has been defined by hard work, determination and a strong set of values (plus an ever-changing hairstyle).
His dedication to countless off-court organizations, including the Steve Nash Foundation, the Steve Nash Youth Basketball League and GuluWalk has established his reputation as a true humanitarian. Named by Time magazine as one of the most influential people in the world in 2006, Nash is proof that nice guys can finish first. Despite his slow rise to success, he has become a role model, a father, a humanitarian, and one of the great point guards to ever play in the NBA.
Number 9
Ferguson JenkinsBefore sports heroes like Larry Walker laced up a pair of baseball spikes or Adam Loewen threw his first pitch, there was Ferguson Jenkins. Arguably the most famous and most successful Canadian baseball player, Jenkins was the first Canuck to win the Cy Young Award as the National League's best pitcher in 1971. He led the league twice in wins, nine times in complete games, and won 20 or more games in six consecutive seasons from 1967 to 1972. He was the first ballplayer to win the Lou Marsh Trophy as Canada's top athlete, and in 1991, he was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, New York. Jenkins was a household name in Canada during the '70s, and he will always be remembered for paving the way for future Canadian ballplayers.
Number 8
Donovan BaileyDonovan Bailey captured the imagination of Canadians everywhere when he set the world record in the 100 m at the 1996 Atlanta Olympics with a time of 9.84 seconds. After the 1988 disgrace of Ben Johnson in Seoul, Bailey's win in a high-profile Olympic event restored the image of Canada on the world stage. He won a second gold medal in '96 in the 4x100 metre relay.
Originally from Jamaica, Bailey's journey was truly Canadian. Prior to running, he was a stockbroker, and he currently owns a company that aims to assist amateur athletes. He also spends countless hours as a volunteer with Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Toronto and the Canadian Cancer Society. Always a strong role model, Bailey will be remembered as one of Canada's greatest athletes and, for several years, for being the world's fastest man.
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