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Project DescriptionA new restaurant and event space serves as the social hub of the sprawling Trumpf manufacturing complex outside Stuttgart, Germany. The architects, Berlin- and New York–based Barkow Leibinger Architekten, have completed five projects on the campus. The honeycomb roof of their restaurant and event space takes its geometric cues from the surrounding buildings, including an office building that Barkow Leibinger completed in 2003. However, the firm's design inspiration for the five-sided structure is essentially organic; the roof structure itself is based, biomimetically, on the idea of cells.
"We focused on the roof from the beginning," principal Frank Barkow says. The architects worked with structural engineers to create a triangulated configuration of steel beams that would support the roof over 20-meter (approximately 65-foot) spans, allowing for a minimum of columns. Between the beams, in the place of conventional joists, are a series of pentagonal and quadrilateral cells made from fast-growth fir glulam boards stained with a white transparent coating. Glulam was a material, Barkow says, "that we were very interested in using because of its flexibility, its ease of use in CNC milling, and the idea of it being sustainable."
Each cell comprises four or five boards, laid on end and secured with a series of screws to a triple-flanged steel element at the vertex of each angle. The only adhesives used during the construction process were ecologically friendly glues. The cells serve a variety of functions: Some accommodate skylights, some house direct downlights; others filter indirect artificial light through a 3-inch-thick aluminum grating; and still others incorporate a perforated wood screen that masks acoustical felt.
The cell structure provided "a kind of pixelated surface that we could code in different ways," Barkow explains. Working with Matthias Schuler, a sustainable-energy engineer and an adjunct professor at Harvard's Graduate School of Design, the design team determined the function of each cell in the ceiling. The strategy proved so efficient, Barkow notes, "we actually ended up closing up some skylight cells to save on costs."


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A coalition of nearly 200 Catholic dioceses, agencies and businesses has asked a federal court in Oklahoma to block enforcement of a Department of Health and Human Services mandate it says would force its members to violate their religious beliefs.
Under the banner of the recently formed Catholic Benefits Association, the entities contended in a class action lawsuit filed Wednesday that the mandate's requirement that they provide health insurance coverage for contraceptive drugs, abortifacients, surgical sterilizations and related counseling is contrary to the First Amendment's free exercise, establishment and free speech clauses.
The mandate -- under rules issued by HHS -- requires nearly all employers to provide such coverage for their employees in their company health plan. It includes a narrow exemption for some religious employers that fit certain criteria.
The lawsuit said the regulations under the Affordable Care Act are discriminatory because some religious entities and ministries are exempt while others are not.
The lawsuit filed in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Oklahoma seeks a preliminary injunction to block the mandate as it applies to association members.
Named as defendants were Kathleen Sebelius, HHS secretary; Thomas E. Perez, secretary of the Department of Labor; Jacob J. Lew, secretary of the Department of the Treasury; and each of those departments.
The array of plaintiffs are the Catholic Benefits Association and its subsidiary, the Catholic Insurance Co., both incorporated in Oklahoma; the archdiocese of Oklahoma City; Catholic Charities of the archdiocese of Oklahoma City; All Saints Catholic School in Norman, Okla.; Archbishop William Lori of Baltimore; the archdiocese of Baltimore; Villa St. Francis Catholic Care Center, Inc. in the archdiocese of Kansas City, Kan.; and Good Will Publishers in Gastonia, N.C.
Attorney L. Martin Nussbaum, a partner in the law firm Lewis Roca Rothgerber, represents the plaintiffs. Based in Colorado Springs, Colo., he has represented archdioceses and dioceses and various Catholic and religious entities in legal matters largely revolving around religious freedom concerns for more than a decade.
Lori, chairman of the association's board of directors, said the new organization offered Catholic entities the best option to legally challenge the mandate.
"The CBA gives a vehicle for many dioceses that would not find it opportune to bring suit to do so in a manner that has a higher possibility of success. That's very important. I also think it is a further expression of our desire to promote and defend religious freedom not just in the abstract but indeed in a very real issue that affects Catholic employers and Catholic employees," he told Catholic News Service on Wednesday.
"We will understand how to help Catholic employers to obtain morally sound insurance in the most cost effective and least disruptive way," he added.
In a statement released as the lawsuit was filed, Archbishop Paul Coakley of Oklahoma City said Catholic entities across the country objected to the mandate.
"We as Catholics, regardless of the corporate structure within which we work, cannot in good conscience provide employees with insurance that covers contraception, abortifacients and sterilization, which undermine the dignity of the human person and the sanctity of human life and also jeopardizes the physical and mental health of those who use them in untold ways," the statement said.
"It is my prayer that the courts will recognize that the federal government has no clear and compelling public interest that justifies our free exercise of religion by requiring us to pay for conscience-violating drugs and procedures," it said.
Nussbaum told CNS the Catholic Benefits Association was formed in January after months of discussions. Its subsidiary, the Catholic Insurance Co., was incorporated shortly before the lawsuit was filed.
Nussbaum declined to comment about the case but said the new Catholic association and insurance company were started in response to the requirements of the Affordable Care Act and the ongoing legal cases challenging the HHS mandate filed by numerous religious organizations.
The Catholic Benefits Association is comprised of Catholic employers "committed to providing life-affirming health coverage consistent with Catholic values," the organization's website said.
"This is an extremely viable option to provide good quality health care at competitive prices that is compliant with Catholic teaching," Nussbaum said of the association's insurance component.
Four archbishops make up the association's board of directors: Archbishop Coakley, Archbishop Lori, Archbishop Charles Chaput of Philadelphia and Archbishop J. Peter Sartain of Seattle.
In addition to allowing Catholic entities to offer health care coverage in line with church teaching, the association also will provide legal advocacy to protect the religious liberty of its members, the website said.
The association charges monthly dues of 50 cents per employee with a maximum cost of $2,000 per month. The association also adds what the website describes as a "litigation fee" of $1 per covered employee for legal work related to lawsuit against the HHS mandate. Again, the maximum cost is $2,000 monthly for an association member.
"If the litigation is successful, that fee may be partially refundable," the website said.
The association's insurance component is described on the website as an association captive, stop-loss insurance company. The arrangement allows members of the association that offer health care coverage through an insurance carrier or self-funded medical plans to take advantage of stop-loss insurance for unexpected costs they may incur.
Joining such an association allows members to take advantage of reduced costs for the same benefit package offered to employees. Having headquarters in Oklahoma gives the association additional tax advantages, the website said.
The association also allows Catholic entities to join without taking advantage of the insurance component.
In a column in the March 7 issue of The Colorado Catholic Herald, newspaper of the diocese of Colorado Springs, Nussbaum hinted at some of the arguments that would be part of the lawsuit. He wrote that regulations governing implementation of the Affordable Care Act "includes a seldom noted system of discriminatory religious classifications."
He said the health insurance law creates four classes of organizations religiously opposed to the mandate: those excused, those who direct a third party to provide insurance coverage, those who are protected under the Religious Freedom Restoration Act and those that must provide the coverage or pay fines up to $36,000 per employee annually.
Nussbaum carefully constructed his argument, outlining how the religious freedom of organizations falling into each classification was being violated even as the government determined that other religious entities met criteria for being exempt from the mandate.
"There is a word for this classification system: discrimination," Nussbaum wrote. "It is the government choosing religious winners and losers -- a practice discredited by 1,600 years of Western history and forbidden in America as an establishment of religion."
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Ali and Roberto's Loved Up "Regis and Kelly" Visit
On the coattails of their "Bachelorette" engagement, Ali Fedotowsky and Roberto Martinez have been non-stop with press duties.
Earlier today (August 5), the loved-up couple was spotted heading inside for their appearance on "Live With Regis and Kelly" in New York City.
Both Ali and Roberto were glowing as they walked hand-in-hand and happily smiled for photos outside the television studio.
Last night, Fedotowsky and Martinez hit up the opening of Darryl Strawberry's new restaurant called Strawberry's Sports Grill and ran into former "Bachelor" star, Vienna Girardi, who admired Ali's rock while sharing some laughs.
Enjoy the pictures of Ali Fedotowsky and Roberto Martinez out for "Live with Regis and Kelly" (August 5).
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LeAnn and Eddie Fight Back After Brandi's Laxative Comment
After "Real Housewife of Beverly Hills" Brandi Glanville claimed that her son, Mason, got sick from taking step-mom LeAnn Rimes' laxatives, the singer is firing back via her rep.
Earlier, Brandy told Us Weekly that her 9-year-old son with Eddie Cibrian got "extremely ill after accidently eating one of the country crooner's pills.
In a statement, LeAnn's representative, Marcel Periseau, lashed out, saying, "She is the only one to gain by spewing forth inaccuracies, rants and half-truths. It's time for people to see it for what this really is...What better way to keep herself relevant?"
Continuing to defend his client, he says, "Brandi keeps grasping at straws to make LeAnn seem like an unfit person. Brandi's story changes daily, one day it's an eating disorder, one day it's Twitter, one day the boys aren't safe, etc. She says she hasn't seen or spoken to LeAnn in months but yet knows everything that is going on. None of Brandi's allegations are true. People need to see it for what it is—PUBLICITY! It's time for Brandi to move on. LeAnn has!"
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Sir William Dargie was a monarchist in 1954 and he is still one today. The man who painted the Queen's portrait after the first royal visit to Australia believes the monarchy is the only guarantee of continuity across the generations.
"Attitudes can and will change but the relationship with the monarchy is the one thing that transcends the generations," he said yesterday.
His portrait of young Queen Elizabeth in a yellow dress with a sprig of wattle on her shoulder hangs in Parliament House and prints were widely distributed around Australia in the 1950s.
It was the one seen by generations of children as it looked down on them from their school walls. The portrait also hangs in council chambers, RSL halls and government buildings.
"Don't expect any interesting snippets from what we talked about," he warned. "Any painter with any sense will respect the privacy of the sitting."
Sir William, who is "a few weeks away from 90" and lives in Canterbury, won the Archibald Prize for portraiture a record eight times, and was one of the most acclaimed painters in post-World War II Australia.
The Queen sat for him at Buckingham Palace after her 1954 tour in which the yellow dress had been a crowd favourite. He painted the Duke of Edinburgh two years later.
Sir William was speaking at the launching of a website about his work in the Artists Footsteps collection, which was opened yesterday at the Melbourne Museum to coincide with the Queen's arrival in Australia.
"The monarchist system might have its faults but they are far outweighed by all its positive benefits," he said.
His respect for the Queen extends to her representative. He described the controversy surrounding Governor-General Peter Hollingworth as a "local beat-up by a few politicians". "And I don't think much of most politicians," he added.
Sir William is used to controversy. His record number of Archibald wins between 1941-56 was criticised by younger Sydney artists, including John Olsen, who accused him of being too conservative. The Sydney Morning Herald review after his 1947 win was especially critical. "To keep the comedy alive, W.A. Dargie again won the coveted award with as poor a painting as his preceding four prize-winning efforts," it said.
But he dismisses such comments as a case of jealousy.
Sir William served as a war correspondent in the Middle East and as a war artist in Papua New Guinea. He later became head of the National Gallery of Victoria's art school, where his students included such acclaimed artists as Fred Williams and John Brack.
He acknowledges that areas of art have changed radically in the past 50 years but believes the tradition of portrait painting is secure.
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I'm simply pointing out the relevant application of the law of unintended consequences. You're the one waxing histrionic with your florid prose. If you were actually paying attention, you would realize that the burns are taking place to protect developed areas, as in the photograph. It is the islands of native species habitat, adjacent to developed areas, which are being burnt. These islands of habitat amidst development have been found to be crucial to numerous species. You will learn about some of these things when you take your first science class.


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Information Scotland
The Journal of the Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals in Scotland
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Colin Will on the importance of allowing everybody the right to their own writing.
I recently attended an excellent workshop on creative writing for those with learning difficulties. It was organised by NAWE, the National Association of Writers in Education. NAWE aims to put creativity at the heart of education, and believes that everyone should have contact with practising artists – and especially writers. It supports the practice and teaching of creative writing in all kinds of educational environments.
Some of my own work in teaching poetry writing takes place in environments which aren't strictly within an educational framework, and it's true that I work with individuals who may include those with learning difficulties but who also reflect a broader spectrum of issues, from behavioural problems and neurological disorders to psychoses. Nevertheless this was one of the most stimulating, informative and inspiring workshops I've attended in recent years, and I'm certain I'll make good use of the lessons learned in my own practice.
We start with the premise that we must accord the people we're working with the recognition that they are the writers. We aren't there to rewrite their work, or to give our interpretation of what we think they may be trying to communicate. They have an absolute right to have their words, thoughts and feelings made public, and the writers working with them must support them in achieving that. Of course it's difficult, but as with many difficult things, that challenge is what makes the work worthwhile. If it was easy, it wouldn't be worth doing, as I've said before.
The British Institute of Learning Difficultiesrecently presented a submission to the Joint Committee on Human Rights. It's startling in its evidence and ideas, but more significantly in its language. It eschews the meaningless management-speak that so infests local authorities, government departments and funding bodies. It says, for example, that those with learning difficulties "do not want services but that they want a life".
Let me give you a longer quote, from the paragraph "Getting a Life":
We believe that the following outcomes should be available to people as a right:
I have friendships and relationships
I find this list quite profound in its implications, and it makes a much stronger impact by being expressed in everyday language. I would argue further that it shouldn't just apply to those with learning difficulties – these are general expressions which apply across the whole area of human dignity and human rights.
What does this have to do with teaching people how to write poetry? We have a responsibility to ensure that in the environments we work within, in the attitudes that we embody, and in the way we work, we don't just 'tick the boxes'. We don't just respect the rights of the people in my groups, we cherish those rights.
In practical terms, we learn about the everyday activities of individuals, what they like, and what they don't like; what they want, and what they don't want. We explore the possibility of using these activities as a basis for their poetry. If some individuals want to work with their friends or carers rather than as individuals, we allow for that. We aim to extend to them as writers the same opportunities for publication, readings etc which would be extended to all other writers. We're facilitators, encouragers, developers, translators, communicators, but never dictators.
Deconstructing a poem
I recently had the chance, at the Callander Poetry Weekend, to deconstruct one of my poems in front of an audience. It involved taking it to bits, pointing out all the influences on my work, and the poetic devices I used in its writing. I've never tried this before, so it was a bit of an experiment, but I was very pleased with the audience response, apart from one heckler.
The poem below is how the poet Rowena M. Love remembers the event.
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The Heckler (for Colin)
Callander garden with four ponds;
The Heron appears, not in search of koi,
but conjured by the company of poets
who circle the square marble table,
overflowing into ragged lines beyond.
Its allusion-tinted plumage is ruffled
by their search for deeper meaning.
Deconstruction is in full flow
when the cat descends.
She bounds into the group
with 'See Me!' determination,
in shades of shadow-striped Dalbeattie granite.
She nudges feet and dangling hands,
persuades poets to smooth her fur,
or disturb the discussion
with their whispered encouragement
and smothered winces
when clawed pads work at laps.
Not content with teasing single threads
from the tapestry of concentration,
Whisky swirls off to the garden's far reaches;
she stalks a lone poet intent on her work,
germinating a new poem
amongst crocosmia and marguerites.
she returns to the group,
conquers the table itself
in a flourish, whisk of the tail.
It's not enough;
she scampers away
with a twitch of irritation.
Copyright © Rowena M. Love 2007
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Good First Cruise: Carnival Inspiration Cruise Review by azsomeone
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Good First Cruise
Destination: Mexican Riviera
Embarkation: Los Angeles
Embarkation - This was probably the worst part of my trip. I had no idea what to expect, but didn't expect line after line after line in a very warm location with no water! We didn't arrive until about 2:15, but so did everyone else. Next time I will DEFINITELY buy priority boarding. 2 of the girls did this and were on the boat, unpacked and having fun at least 1.5 hours before we were. However, I did like I could carry on my own luggage (small amount for a 4 night cruise anyway) so that I didn't have to wait for it later. Carnival staff was all terrific and very patient, just the long lines were miserable.
Ship - very clean. The staff was always cleaning railings, carpets, rooms, dining rooms, outside areas and bathrooms all the time. Purell stations everywhere. Had no More issues with sewer gas smells as indicated in other reviews. Was impressed at cleanliness considering other reviews and the age of the ship. Very easy to take stairs everywhere, but even elevators were never packed except on the last day when everyone tried to leave. Ship to me, even as a first timer, felt very small, but I was always able to find a quiet spot. Just wished there was more to explore and that there was more shopping! Just a couple of stores to shop in and that was it. Either we didn't have a lot of smokers or ventilation was great. Never had an issue with second hand smoke. I had absolutely no problem with the motion of the boat, but my roommate felt every little wave or turn. She wore a Dramamine patch; I needed nothing. Our weather was terrific the whole time.
Staff - so friendly and totally remembered our drink orders from previous days, who needed ice, etc. Harri was our room steward and he was great. Just had to ask for ice on the first day and it was there whenever we came back to the cabin. He was like magic - even if we left for 30 minutes, when we got back our room was all straightened up again. We loved him and left him an extra cash tip and a thank you note.
Cabin - on U deck in middle of ship. My roommate and I liked our cabin - we had a window which was great for getting in some natural light (and to see what was going on outside - very important since we were both first timers). 2 pretty nice sized closets! We had robes ready for us which was a huge surprise. Safe in the closet was perfect for our ipads and prescription meds. Bathroom had a shower bigger than the one I have in my master bedroom at home! Never had any issues with water pressure or heat of water. Thank goodness I brought a power strip as there was only one outlet for the whole room! That would have been an issue with 2 iphones and 2 ipads between us let alone a hair dryer and curling iron! One girl in our group got her power strip confiscated...what's the deal with that? Got mine in no problem. Definitely want a balcony room on my next cruise.
Food - ok, so here's another area I was disappointed in. First, dinner was great. Tuesday night's lobster tail and shrimp was fantastic. If you like chocolate, don't miss the melting chocolate cake for dessert. Never even bothered to have a different dessert. So what were my issues with the food? A couple of things - first, on the last night of the cruise, they served veal parm with potatoes. Potatoes? On the menu was a pasta dish with seafood. You would think, hey there is pasta, so let's substitute potatoes for pasta. They would not do this for me. Not a huge problem, had steak instead (which was good) but considering my easy substitution request, I was a bit put off by the "no". Second, the cruise buffets are always hyped up by everyone who goes on a cruise. I was really disappointed by the buffet on our ship. French toast for breakfast was good. But eggs were runny, bacon greasy. Not many choices I liked. Tended to just have a plain bagel with butter and even that was just ok. I was on that boat for 4.5 days and I can say I couldn't find one thing I liked on that buffet any day. I did have a burger from the pool grill one day and a turkey sandwich from the sandwich line another. Nothing great. Never did try pizza or Mongolian grill because the lines were always long (because the buffet wasn't that great? don't know). As there were 20 girls in our group doing all sorts of stuff during the day, we had late seating for dinner. That, on one hand was good because we weren't rushed, but on the other hand it was really late. So I would go to find something to snack on around 5pm and the buffet was closed! I couldn't believe it closed every afternoon from 3:30 to 6! Then just left with pool grill and sandwich and pizza, but no snacks to tide me until an 8:30 dinner! Never thought I would have to bring my own snacks, but next time will definitely do so just in case. Probably should have ordered some room service, but that menu was also very limited. I think I actually lost weight on this cruise.
Drinks - very very expensive. Bought only one - $10 with gratuity. You can bring 12 cans of soda and one bottle of wine in your carry on. 12 cans was too much for a cruise of this length. Left the rest for our cabin steward! For me and my roommate, 2 bottles of wine for dinner was just the right amount.
Outside areas - Serenity adult area was great but way, way too small! Great for the days everyone was out to tour, but not good at day at sea. Make larger adult only areas!! Lucky for us not too many kids on the ship as it was a school week. I will say, even with the few kids on the boat, I will never, ever travel during times kids are off from school. Babies were cranky and the few teenagers were board. Put your kids in for a nap, and make sure your teenagers have something to do other than sit on the stairs or take all the lounge chairs :) And don't do late dinner with little kids! The kid next to us screamed every night at least one time during dinner. (probably because she should have been in bed!) Deck pool areas were pretty run. Always found a place to sit. Didn't use pools. People crammed into hot tubs especially kids(yuck. However many activities around the pool area. Line dancing, music, etc. A lot of fun to watch people!
Excursions - didn't do any. The other girls had fun, but I chose to stay on the boat. Guess which days are fun to stay on the boat? When everyone else gets off the boat!! Everyone did say Catalina was fun but Ensenada was yucky (unfortunately lots of poverty). One of the girls said the best tours she did was the "behind the scenes" tour - on the boat! Sounded great. Will do one of those next time.
Shows - Went to adult rated comedy show. Hilarious. Don't go if easily offended. Probably one of the highlights of my trip! Adult Karaoke also so much fun! Not many there, but those who were sang their hearts out. The girls went to other shows and to the nightclub each night. They had a blast. I went to bed as I am not a night owl and that was fine with me as I was on the cruise to relax, not be up 24x7. I did hit the casino one night - lost all my money, but for me that was fun and not really very smoky like you might think.
Photos - omg they want to take your picture all the time. So get over it. Just smile. I never even went to look at the photos.
Spa/Gym - didn't use spa. Some who cruised before thought spa was so-so. Gym was small but nice. Only used exercise bikes. Most of my exercise was walking and stair climbing so wasn't really in need of the gym.
Debarkation - Had no issues. Carried our own luggage and were one of the first ones off the boat. However, later, the other girls said things got really mucked up because everyone was trying to get off at once and no one checked which deck they were on. Two of our girls had to beg to be let off because the rest of us were waiting and our shuttle to the airport was waiting for us.
Other - Check your bill before you leave. A couple of girls were charged twice for their tours, and another charged for WiFi which she never signed up for. About that - WiFi is extremely expensive. Make sure you have your phone on airplane mode before you get on the boat! Otherwise you get linked up with WiFi without you even needing to do anything (at least that's what it seemed for a couple of girls with Verizon service). Bring a lanyard with a badge holder for your sign and sail card otherwise you have to carry a purse that you don't need everywhere. Gratuities are added to all drinks (so don't tip twice unless you want to) and automatically added at $11 a day to your bill. The folks on this cruise work so darn hard and get paid very little, do not begrudge them their gratuities because that's how they are expected to be paid (fair or not, that's the way it is). My roommate and I left additional cash for our room steward with a thank you note. BTW, say thank you to people...they work so hard for us; I hated when people didn't say thank you when they were sitting their butt in a lounge chair and someone was running in the heat getting them a drink.
Summary - Great room, fantastic service, great dinners, fun shows. Not so great embarkation and buffets. Thank god hardly any kids on board. I give my first experience a rating of 4 out of 5. Will definitely take another cruise but I definitely need a bigger boat, better choice of food on buffet and more things to explore on the boat. I will be looking for cruises with better excursions, and probably more than 4 nights. Overall a good first cruise for me. Less
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Cabin on U level - mid ship. Quiet. 2 good sized closets with robes! 3rd closet area with a safe and shelves. Only one outlet so bring a power strip. Shower was a nice size. Hot water and water pressure were good. No problems with sewer gas smells. Beds were pretty comfortable! Can be arranged as twins or as a king. Had a window which was great for letting in natural light (but they do not open). Floor was really quiet. Close to stairs.Read All Ocean View (6D) Reviews >>
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I really lost a substantial amount of breast tissue from breast feeding. Before pregnancy i was a 32 c and afterward i was a saggy a and had hanging nipples. This problem affected my self esteem badly, as it was difficult to find clothing that fit properly... The armpits sagged, showing the breasts, and the neckline hung, also revealing my breasts... I am a very thin gal so size extra small clothing still wasnt cutting it!
Dr. Diana examined me and although he at times seemed rushed or short, (sorry dr. Diana!) He was very attentive and precise. I told him the look I was hoping for, and showed him pictures, and let him do the mathematics on which profile and how many cc's I needed to achieve that look. I had the procedure on tye 18th of october, and it has only been 2 months now. My breasts look lovely and natural.
I am now a 32dd, but they really look modest yet feminine, as I was hoping. No more gapping in the armpits/necklines of my shirts, and they look nice bare, too. He did a very lovely job.


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Long before I saw the Vice-Presidential Debate, I planned to post a link to "How to Deal With AWFUL Opposing Counsel." Now Vice-President Biden has illustrated awful counsel behavior, right there on our little screens. Lucky citizens! New York Times columnist Maureen Dowd, a totally convinced Democrat, said Biden, who interrupted Ryan constantly and laughed 92 times, "mugged condescension as if he were the star of a silent movie." Said Sarah Palin, Biden reminded her of "watching a musk ox run across the tundra with somebody underfoot." In fact, Biden was the worst-behaved counsel I've ever seen. Independent of the value of what either he or Paul Ryan had to say, independent of who won or lost, Joe Biden was an embarrassment to his high office.
Here's the post I originally intended to tell readers about, by Karen Koehler, "How to Deal With Awful Opposing Counsel." http://www.karenkoehlerblog.com/2012/08/tips-for-attorneys-how-to-deal-with-awful-opposing-counsel/
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|B.S. Degree in Surveying & Mapping Technology (BSSMT)
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|Departments Generating the Proposal
|Eng&Sci Tech
|Objection Deadline
|December 06, 1999
|Proposal Status
|Final Approval Granted
|Proposal Last Updated
|May 31, 2000 by PR grad asst Jignesh Shah
|Effective Date
|Fall 2000
|Brief Summary of Proposal
|1. Change the title of the degree from B.S. in surveying & Mapping to B.S. degree in Surveying & Mapping Technology. 2. Add four new surveying courses to the degree requirements. 3. Delete four non-surveying courses no longer required. 4. Replace PE requirement (1.0 credit) with 5550:211 First Aid & Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (2.0 credits).
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|Program changes
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|November 02, 1999 by PR grad asst Jignesh Shah
|Institutional Research Status
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|IR Comment
|Should 2940:210 Computer Aided Drawing I be part of the program? It was deleted as a required course, but it is listed in the bulletin description. In the bulletin desription, the credit hours for 2980:355 Computer Applications in Surveying should be 3 credits and the title of 3350:447 should be Remote Sensing.
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|Library Status
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Sandy Relief Checks being stolen by subsidiary of Wells Fargo???
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epa talk, things we already knew
[link to nationalmortgageprofessional.com]
-could this be affecting their actions?
[link to www.examiner.com]
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Hi guise,Quoting: tenpensalute
i'm in far rockaway doing sandy relief for a month, i was sponsored by a small startup back home with enough gas to get here. i have no real living expense, living out of church basement, and eating whatever food- i'm here to work and i'm young and healthy, working with the community is a gift and a reward. also i'm not with any bullshit nonprofit or organization, i'm an individual who fills gaps where no one is attending, whether it be cleaning garbage, handing out food, cooking, yielding phone calls, training volunteers, whatever.
area is hard hit, was hard before the storm, utter devastation now.
i'm working with multiple distribution sites, along with coordinating/ training our outreach end, mostly so we can get emergency resources to elderly, children etc because we have multiple deaths here just about every week as it gets colder. next 3 days we have good weather, downhill after that.
listen- i spoke with a homeowner today (or i guess homeowner as far as being under mortgage)
he said multiple people in his neighborhood had mortgages owned by American Servicing Company, a subsidiary of Wells Fargo. Apparently, when going to file relief checks from Fema? Insurance Claims? Etc? ASC is stealing the relief money on the basis of mortgage payments being behind.
this man was visibly upset, and disturbed. i said we would have occupy sandy legal follow up with him asap. i believed the emotion on his face.
These are people whose HOMES literally look like, well a fucking hurricane went through them. They have lost everything.
On top of all of this, we have a massive public health CRISIS with MOLD and not enough is being done to protect people who are homebound.
Bloomberg has denied federal aid to affected areas multiple times.
We aren't getting enough RESPIRATORS P100 and better, mostly basic P95 masks, which is essentially the BARE minimum...and totally not suitable for the families who are homebound now in mold. Life and death.
Background on ASC: primarily interested in forclosures but also does some loan modifications.
Some of their loans originally established by other lenders have been sold to Wells Fargo.
Rick Rothacker- Reuters article "Wells Fargo began suspending all forclosures in FEMA declared disaster areas, suspensions will last 90 days" but.......hm...??
"..customers are not always automatically enrolled in mortgage relief via Wells Fargo, BOA, Chase and Citibank, they must initiate contact with lenders, be able to show for loss or damages,.." Ilyce Glink- moneywatch cbsnews.com
what we want to know is,
validity of the claim, ASC stealing or blocking relief checks,
extent of blockages/ thefts
how they are doing this
and then we want it blasted.
also, DEC 15 will be occupy sandy ACTION DAY.
thank you.
I would bring this to the immediate attention of the Obama administration. After all, a huge majority of those people out there voted for Obama. I'll bet that he and his organization will get right on this problem.
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essentially the way it was put to me is:
because the insurance claims are being filed under the same umbrella organization (wells fargo) who also owns peoples mortgages, the checks are after being approved are thn being withheld on the basis of being behind on mortgages because it's the same umbrella corporation
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Whitehall outdoor burning ordinance meets growing problem
Thick smoke billows out of a backyard fire pit, filling the air and neighborhood homes with a burning stench.
The cover of a nearby hot tub shows marks from where the embers have landed.
Yet, when police arrive to complaints from residents in Whitehall who are frustrated by the smell of a neighbor's outdoor fire — causing them to close their windows and stay indoors — they now have no recourse.
"If you don't have an ordinance, you don't have enforcement — it's that simple," Councilman Harold Berkoben said.
A proposed ordinance that would place restrictions on open burning and fire pits in the borough would give police, fire and code enforcement officers the tools needed to keep outdoor burning from causing a disturbance in the mostly residential town, council President Glenn Nagy said.
"What we tried to do is under no circumstances, if the officer is standing there seeing embers coming up in the air – or melodious odors, offensive odors or a smoky odor – under those circumstances they would have the authority to go over and have the other person extinguish the fire," police Chief Donald Dolfi said. "I don't know another way around it."
Whitehall Council last week agreed to put on display for public inspection the latest version of an ordinance that would restrict outdoor burning in the municipality. Council members also agreed to put an ordinance on display that would adopt the 2009 International Fire Code in the borough.
Council could vote on a final draft of both ordinances on April 3.
Changes to the open burning ordinance include the depth of a fire pit allowed in the borough — now limited to 12 inches.
An increasing number of calls from residents complaining about smoke from their neighbor's fire pits led officials to draft the burning regulations, council members said.
The ordinance puts restrictions on what types of materials people can use in their fire pits and how close they can be placed to structures. The wrong material, like wet paper or freshly cut wood, often are what causes excess smoke, Nagy said.
"These things don't need to be bonfires. That's what I'm totally against – having these blazing fires in these backyards," Whitehall Fire Company Chief Lee Price said. "Sometimes people don't understand they're close enough to a structure that you get radiating heat and you start melting siding off of your sheds, off your house. People don't need to load these things up. OK, if you want to grill some hotdogs, go get some charcoal," he said.
Councilwoman Kathy DePuy last week raised concerns about having public safety and code enforcement officials determining what "excess smoke" is, sometimes simply with their noses.
"I would not want to put any of our fireman, our policeman going up to a resident and saying, 'You have excessive smoke.' 'You don't,'" she said. "I don't know if Lee's nose is better than your nose. Who's going to judge. How do you define excessive?"
Councilman Phil Lahr, a longtime Whitehall fireman, said firefighters and police are the ideal candidates to judge excessive flames.
"From the police departments aspect, we can deal with it. We give people tickets all of the time and they don't agree with it. I have very few people coming up and say 'ew, ew, ew thank you. I deserved that ticket,'" Dolfi said, noting his department strives for consistency when responding to calls.
"I think you have to understand that there is subjectivity in any call and police on a daily basis have to interpret what they observe and make decisions at that time," Nagy said.
The purpose of the ordinance is not to overregulate burning in the borough, Nagy said. It simply is to give officials a tool to address a problem.
"We're not going to have crews of search teams going around the borough every night," Nagy said.
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Update: Willie Nelson's Fine!
Associated Press updates:
A representative for Willie Nelson says the country music legend is feeling better after canceling a weekend performance and will be back on the road.
But Elaine Shock said Monday that Nelson was not hospitalized and no other concerts will be canceled. His next performance is scheduled Tuesday in Dallas.
He canceled a fund-raiser this past Saturday. Full story at the Denver Post:
Nelson was suffering from a health problems, according to several sources.
"I was told Willie woke up and had trouble breathing, so he was taken to the hospital," said Fred Bartlit, who was hosting the fund-raiser called Lulu's Barkin' BBQ.


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3.1 Channel Sound Bar Home Theater System
Details http://shop.panasonic.com/support-only/SC-HTB580.html
- 3.1 channel sound
- Smart networking wireless Bluetooth technology
- Compatible with 3D signal
- Wireless down firing subwoofer
SpecificationsExpand All
- Output Channel 3.1ch
- Power Output - Home Theater Mode (RMS)
- Total Power 310W
- Front 60W/ch (1kHz, 6ohms, 10% THD)
- Center 60W (1kHz, 6ohms, 10% THD)
- Subwoofer 130W (100Hz, 8ohms, 10% THD)
- Dolby® Digital yes
- Dolby® Pro Logic® II/ Dolby® Virtual Speaker yes
- DTS™ Digital Surround yes
- FULL HD 3D Compatible yes
- 1080p Output (x.v.Color, Deep Color) yes
- Clear-mode Dialog yes
- Dialog Level Control yes
- Multi Angle Sound yes
- H.Bass yes
- Down Firing Subwoofer yes
- Up to 7.1ch Linear PCM Input via HDMI yes
- Wireless Subwoofer yes
- Auto Gain Control yes
- ARC (Audio Return Channel) yes*1
- IR Blaster Included yes
- VIERA Link™ (HDAVI Control 5) yes
- Wall-Mountable Speaker yes
- Bluetooth® Wireless Technology yes
- Panasonic Music Streaming App yes*2
- NFC (One-Touch Connection) yes*3
- Front
- Configuration 1-way 1 speaker, Bass-reflex
- Speaker Unit [Approx.] Full Range: 2-1/2" (6.5 cm) Cone Type
- Subwoofer
- Configuration 1-way 1 speaker, Bass-reflex
- Speaker Unit [Approx.] Woofer: 6-1/2" (16 cm) Cone Type
- HDMI Output yes (TV)
- HDMI Input yes (BD/ DVD)
- Digital Audio Input yes (TV)
- <footnote>Power Supply</footnote> AC 120V, 60Hz
- Power Consumption - Total [Approx.]
- Normal Use [Approx.] 31W
- Standby [Approx.] 0.4W*4
- Power Consumption - Subwoofer [Approx.]
- Normal Use [Approx.] 21W
- Standby [Approx.] 0.2W*5
- Suitable TV Sizes 42"
- Front Speaker
- Dimensions (W x H x D) [Approx.] 37-13/32 x 2-3/32 x 4-11/32 inch (950 x 53 x 110 mm)
- Weight [Approx.] 5.7 lbs. (2.6 kg)
- Subwoofer
- Dimensions (W x H x D) [Approx.] 7-3/32 x 16-1/16 x 12-1/16 inch (180 x 408 x 306 mm)
- Weight [Approx.] 11.0 lbs. (5.0 kg)
Further Specifications
- NOTE *1 ARC compatible TV is required. / *2 Download on the App Store. Download on Google Play™. / *3 To use NFC without downloading App, an OS Version 4.1 or later AndroidTM device is requrired. The installation of the Panasonic Music Streaming App allows use of an Android smartphone or tablet with the NFC function and OS Version 4.1 or earlier. / *4 The other connected devices have to be turned off. Standby (Bluetooth standby on) power consumption approximately 3.0W (HTB880), 3.5W (HTB580). / *5 Standby (Wireless Link is not activated) power consumption approximately 0.4W (HTB880), 1.0W (HTB580). / Specifications are subject to change without notice.
- TRADEMARK NOTICE Dolby and the double-D symbol are registered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. / DTS, DTS-HD, the Symbol & DTS and the Symbol together are registered trademarks, and DTS-HD Master Audio is a trademark of DTS, Inc. / The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Panasonic Corporation is under license. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners. / Apple and the Apple logo are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. App Store is a service mark of Apple Inc. / "Google Play" and "Android" are trademarks of Google Inc. / aptX® software is copyright CSR plc or its group companies. All rights reserved. The aptX® mark and the aptX logo are trademarks of CSR plc or one of its group companies and may be registered in one or more jurisdictions. / HDMI, the HDMI Logo, and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States and other countries.
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SC-HTB580 is rated out of 5 by 15.
Rated 2 out of 5 by Anonymous from Cheap remote or bad soundbar I bought a replacement remote after 2 years. it came with 3.1 Channel Sound Bar Home Theater System - SC-HTB580. Remote is almost perfect condition and it just stopped working, (replaced batteries). The replacement remote does not sinc with the soundbar. I was with chat support for 2 hours and they couldn't help. They just referred me to the manual. Then when I asked to get a refund, they stated I could not get one through them because I didn't buy the replacement directly from them, even though their website directed my to a place to buy it (encompass). All i want is a remote for the soundbar, but now i don't know if its the soundbar or the remote that is the issue. Not worth my time now. I'm never buying Panasonic again
Date published: 2017-04-27
Rated 4 out of 5 by Anonymous from Great complement to Panasonic TV I purchased the Panasonic SC-HTB580 sound bar in March for improved sound quality while watching my Panasonic television. The sound is much fuller along with a noticeable base sound. The sound bar and television easily linked together which allows me to use the original tv remote for both units. This Panasonic sound bar does everything I need it to do. While there may be some higher priced sound bars with more features and better sound quality, I am very pleased with my purchase of the HTB580 as it does everything I need it to do.
Date published: 2015-06-21
Rated 3 out of 5 by Anonymous from A suitable sound system for a Panasonic LED TV The installition was easy and the VIERA Link system works well with the Panasonic TC-58LE64 LED TV. The sound syncs well with the picture. If you use the Panasonic VIERA Link system, there are limited controls for bass and treble settings. It is not the best sounding system, but it was by far not the most expensive either.
Date published: 2015-06-16
Rated 5 out of 5 by Anonymous from Great buy! Great price, quick delivery, easy install and setup, great sound, love watching movies and listening in cinema mode. Awesome!
Date published: 2015-06-03
Rated 5 out of 5 by Anonymous from Never would have thought... I love this soundbar and sub. It isn't quite the same as my old receiver and huge Onkyo 6.1 surround sound speaker system was, but is comes pretty close without having all those speakers and wires all over the place. I have this connected to my Panasonic 50" plasma using ARC over HDMI. It took a little while to figure out the first time I set it up but ever since then it has worked exactly like you would want ARC to work. One remote (the one from the cable company) controls everything and the soundbar's audio follows the TV source as it is selected/changed. No extra button pushes or switching to get the soundbar to play the new input. The sound quality is night and day compared to just the TV's speakers. Especially for movies, loud scenes, and if there is music playing on the show/movie. I've also used it for playing music and Howard Stern over NFC/bluetooth and it works pretty well here (5 stars for Howard, 3.5 for music). It looks nice too.
Date published: 2015-03-27
Rated 4 out of 5 by Anonymous from Great for the price Panasonic has always been my go to for home theater sound and this most recent purchase did not disappoint. Great sound, and for the cost it can't be beat!
Date published: 2015-03-24
Rated 4 out of 5 by Anonymous from Decent Sound Bar Setup wasn't too difficult and sound is great!
Date published: 2015-03-23
Rated 1 out of 5 by Anonymous from I thought sound bars were supposed to be easy I really don't know how to rate this thing because I can't get it to work! Three people have spent a total of two hours trying to get it to work with a new TV. The only thing we managed to accomplish is LOSING THE SOUND to the Wii U. I could not be more frustrated and my children could not be more disappointed.
Date published: 2015-01-18
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Owner's Manuals
What do I do in the unit has no power?If the unit is not powering on, remove the power cord plug from any power strip it may be connected to and plug directly into the wall outlet.
How do I connect a Panasonic home theater system to my TV?Panasonic recommends that you use an HDMI cable to connect the HDMI output of your Blu-ray disc player to the HDMI input on your TV. Then place your TV on the correct HDMI input using your TV remote control.
What should I do if I am not getting any sound from the center or the right speaker?Center Speaker
Check the speaker wire connection on the back of the unit. Unplug the speaker wire from the back of the unit, and then reinsert it into the center speaker slot on the back of the unit. Next, go to the unit's audio settings and perform a speaker test. If you are using a stereo channel source or the unit has no center channel encoded, turn on the "Super Surround" option.
Right Speaker
The right speaker of the center channel is a "Super Tweeter" it along with the full range speaker produce a more natural sound even though you may not hear audio coming from the super tweeter. Super tweeters produce high frequencies which may not be heard at all times.
How do I use the ARC feature with my home theater system?ARC is an abbreviation for Audio Return Channel. To use this feature the HDMI cable you are using must be compliant to HDMI v1.3 spec or later. Older cables may not work correctly.
VIERA Link can work with either the HDMI- ARC feature of a compatible TV.
For ARC usage make sure that the systems HDMI ARC port is connected to the TVs ARC port.
1. Press [HOME].
2. Select "Others" icon and press [OK].
3. Select "Setup" and press [OK].
4. Select "Audio" and press [OK].
5. Select "TV Audio Input" and press [OK]. Then select the "ARC" option.
Afterwards the TV's ARC feature will control the home theater system and the sound from the TV will be heard through the systems speakers.
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So. The joke's over. After years of flattering, deceiving, folding and coming up short, it looks as if Arsenal are about to get serious.
Winning 1-0 away at Borussia Dortmund doesn't automatically make the team of Arsene Wenger the best in England, let alone Europe: but coupled with their league position it suggests that they are going in the right direction.
Before last night's match, the possibility of Arsenal coming away from the bumble-bee's nest that is the Westfalenstadion was being discussed with scepticism and amusement. This was Dortmund. Away. Last season's Champions League finalists, the robust, cultured, hipster's choice of a club.
A draw would have been a handy result. Instead, Arsenal turned in the perfect European away performance: a clean sheet and a goal stolen by their signing of the season: Aaron Ramsey. There was a player by the same name on Arsenal's books last year, but this can't be the same kid. Arsenal broke £40m to sign Mesut Ozil but Rambo Reborn has been equally important in their golden start to the season.
Of course, there's a long way to go; many a slip between silverware and pursed lips. A visit to Old Trafford on Sunday afternoon would be a predictable place to start frittering away that five-point Premier League lead. Both Manchester teams, along with Chelsea and Liverpool, will come at Arsenal hard over the 28 Premier League games remaining this season. Napoli and Dortmund will do likewise in Champions League Group F. Arsenal will need to be psychologically tougher this season than they have been at any point since 2005.
It is also now a stock phrase of the footie-phone-in mouthbreather to say that should Arsenal lose Olivier Giroud and/or fail to buy another serious striker in the January transfer window, then they could find themselves blowing up for want of firepower in the spring.
But these are criticisms predicated on the Arsenal we have known in seasons past; not the Arsenal we have seen since late August 2013. This Arsenal are a serious side: a team that feel like they're going somewhere. Laugh at your peril.
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Posted on » 10 July 2009
MANAMA: First Energy Bank (FEB) has had a positive start to the year, shareholders heard at the annual general meeting.
It was held at the Banyan Tree yesterday.
The world's first Islamic investment bank focused exclusively on the energy sector saw operating profit for the first six months of the year at $9.03 million, though one-time establishment costs saw the bank enter modest net profits, in line with expectations for its inaugural year.
FEB also saw a rise in its asset base, which now exceeds $1 billion.
"In light of the downturn in global markets, fall in asset values and drop in oil price during the period, we are pleased that our equity remains intact and we are poised to benefit from the opportunities 2009 will present in the energy sector," said FEB chairman Esam Janahi.
"There remains a chronic shortage of investment capital in the energy sector and energy prices are rising ahead of the recovery for this very reason.
"We expect this rise to bring renewed investment and FEB has a good pipeline of potential deals under consideration spanning the upstream, downstream, oilfield service and utilities sectors."
"Our priority for our inaugural year has been to establish solid foundations for the bank," chief executive officer Vahan Zanoyan told shareholders.
"Now that our operations are fully independent and verified by our auditors and the Central Bank of Bahrain, we are set to start implementing a rich pipeline of deals that our specialist investments team has been developing.
"At FEB we believe there is a critical deficit of specialist energy expertise in the investment banking market," he added.
"We have, therefore, been compiling an investment and advisory team with unique insights into the opportunities for private equity in the energy sector. Our investors and clients are therefore well-placed to benefit from the increasing transaction flow expected for 2009."
Mr Janahi also appointed the bank's Sharia supervisory board and financial auditors for the remainder of this year, and read the auditors reports for last year, which were approved by the board.


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Then copy the amtlib.framework file and paste it into:
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CLA IT Internships
Quick Facts
Temple University is:
- The twenty-eighth largest university in the United States
- The fifth largest provider of professional education in the United States
- Fourth out of the 25 most connected campuses in the United States, according to The Princeton Review (2004)
- The fifteenth most wired campus, according to PC Magazine (2006)
Temple's College of Liberal Arts:
- Provides the largest source of instruction at Temple, holding nearly 29% of all course seats for the 37,367 students university-wide
- Is the second largest college at Temple, with over 5,646 full-time equivalent majors, 16 masters programs, and 13 Ph.D. programs
- Has over $52 million in its operating budget and over $16 million in external funding
- Has the resources to provide state-of-the-art technology to faculty, staff and students
The College of Liberal Arts Information Technology Department:
- Offers cutting-edge technology and resources for students, faculty and staff
- Manages 81 technology-enabled "smart" classrooms, more than 548 computer stations in both laboratory and classroom settings, and a wireless network with 100% coverage in all CLA spaces
- Provides crucial support by combining expertise and innovation to maintain Temple as one of the nation's most technology-driven universities
The College of Liberal Arts IT department has numerous projects in various stages of development created specifically for student intern input. The internships provide invaluable hands-on experience in a wide range of disciplines. Students work directly with CLA IT staff as well as faculty in a professional work environment with the opportunity to tailor projects to their individual strengths and interests.
Broad Area Projects
- College/Department Awareness and Promotion - increase awareness of College and IT department as well as web and campus presence through implementation of student photography, video, and writing
- Website Development and Design - update and streamline current College/IT Department websites through implementation of writing and creative web design
- Building and Classroom Management and Design - redevelopment of current classrooms and space utilization; plan and design all aspects of potential building expansion and renovation plans
The College of Liberal Arts is currently seeking applicants for internships that will begin in the Spring 2012 semester. The internships are term-based and for course credit if desired.
We are currently seeking internships in the following areas:
- Graphic Designer
- Digital Photographer and Photo Editor
- Film Editor and Videographer
- Architectural Designer
- Architectural Engineer
- Copywriter
For applicants seeking course credit, we require a time commitment of approximately 140 hours. This is equivalent to 20 hours per week during a seven-week summer session or 10 hours per week during a fall, spring or summer-long semester.
If you are interested in applying for an internship within the College of Liberal Arts IT department, please fill out an application (PDF).
E-mail your completed application, your resume, and a copy of your portfolio or a minimum of four samples to CLA IT internships.
The following students have successfully completed the internship program in the College of Liberal Arts IT department:
- Emily Knauss, Architecture, Spring 2011
- Jeffrey Pelcheck, Architecture, Spring 2011
- Temitayo Fasusi, Architecture, Spring 2011
- Michael Farinella, Architecture, Spring 2011
- Cory Slahta, Architecture, Spring 2011
- Salina D'Onofrio, Digital Photographer, Spring 2010
- Rachel Helinski, Copywriter, Spring 2010
- Meghan Flynn, Copywriter, Fall 2009
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Lady Antebellum's 'Hey Bartender' Line Dance
'Hey Bartender' could be the 'going out' song of summer 2014. Next time you hit the town pre-game it with Lady Antebellum's newest single.
'Hey Bartender' could be the 'going out' song of summer 2014. Next time you hit the town pre-game it with Lady Antebellum's newest single.
Kenny Chesney has released one of the most anticipated singles of his career!
This summer Country Dancers from all over the Capital Region and beyond are making a road trip to Camp Coldbrook in Barre, Mass. for some summer Country Dance fun.
Country Music legend Neal McCoy is rockin' the dance floor again!
Here's another Line Dance Classic that's still fun to do after all these years.
If you've been wanting to get on the dance floor, here's a list of popular beginner Country Line Dances that will keep you dancing all night.
Jake Owen has a groovy new song that everyone will be singing along with this summer!
One of the hottest Country Dance Songs of Summer 2014 could be Brad Paisley's 'River Bank!'
Jerrod Niemann's new album High Noon has already given us one line dance party smash with 'Drink To That All Night.' Now, Niemann keeps the floor full with the novelty dance tune 'Donkey.'
If you are looking to get on the dance floor and have some fun dancing to Country Music, here's your chance!
Randy Houser keeps churning out the hits with his latest single 'Goodnight Kiss.'


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We are compiling a database of professional African news photographers / photojournalists / documentary photographers working in any of the 55 internationally recognised countries on the continent.
We are interested in those photographers reporting on, or telling stories about, cultural, economic, environmental, political and social issues on the continent, sports and nature stories, as well as the ordinary or extraordinary in everyday life.
This is a joint project of the World Press Photo Foundation and Everyday Africa. This information will help the World Press Photo Foundation to engage photojournalists in Africa, and enable Everyday Africa to seek new contributors. It will also help photographers and visual journalists be better connected to the international media economy. Importantly, it will help international media better understand the issues and projects African visual journalists consider important and have covered.
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Dazbog Coffee understands that its undercaffeinated, too-tired-to-function customers may not always remember their wallets -- and so the stores are offering a payment method that doesn't require a wallet. "Everyone has their cell phone before their wallet these days," says Leonid Yuffa, co-owner of the thirty-store chain that's based in Denver and got its start at a Cherry Creek store. "And the technology is there."
While Dazbog's owners have been using the Mocapay Wallet smart-phone application for promotions since February, they added the power to pay for coffee with just a phone in May. The service is only available in Colorado and Wyoming Dazbog locations, but you can find it at all Denver spots except those at DIA, the Hilton Garden Inn and the Denver Tech Center Hilton Double Tree.
Here's how it works:
Download Mocapay Wallet, a free app available for iPhone, Android and Blackberry, then buy a gift card either in-store or through the app. Next time you're in a Dazbog store, open the app, follow the instructions to generate a pay code, and show that to the clerk. The clerk uses the code as payment and you get coffee (or whatever else), no wallet necessary.
Think of it as a Starbucks Card, without the card.
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SIR Alex Ferguson goofed by offering Daniel Craig free tickets to see Man
United — when the Bond star is a die-hard Liverpool fan.
The manager, 70, revealed he had met the actor's mother Carol on a jet to the
Fergie said: "I know Daniel Craig. The only thing about Daniel Craig is he's a
Liverpool fan.
"His mother was on the same plane as me when I went to New York in September.
"I said to her, 'There's a ticket for Daniel at Old Trafford any time.' She
looked at me as if I had horns on my head! She replied, 'I don't think
Daniel will want to go and see United.' "
But Fergie — who has bent greats such as David Beckham and Gary Neville to his
will — is not holding it against the actor and plans to see new film
Skyfall. He said: "They tell me it's very good."
The Red Devils' boss, who was en route to watch tennis ace Andy Murray in the
US Open, also spent time with original 007 Sean Connery — star of Never Say
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The 30-Day Cellulite Challenge: Day 22
It's day 22 of the 30-Day Cellulite Challenge, which means there's only about a week left, and things are looking good. I've been using Karin Herzog's Dynamic Duo Anti-Cellulite Kit for about three weeks, and it seems to be working. By the way, at the end of my experiment, we'll be offering a deal on the Herzog products, so you can try them yourself.
Now, though, there's another issue. Frankly, I've written so many posts about my butt in the last three weeks that I'm not sure what else to say about it, so I'd like to take a sort of related tangent. Not long ago, I wrote about how I'd lost 20 pounds. I was very excited. I was extremely happy. I'd been carrying the extra poundage around for several years, and I was glad to be rid of it.
Unfortunately, in the last month, I've put back on maybe four pounds. This is because I've been walking less, going to yoga infrequently, and eating more. This is not a good recipe for weight loss. But what I've learned is helpful is to blog about it here.
Help me out, sisters. When you fall off the weight-loss track, how do you get back on?
What I Learned: I don't want to be a muffin top again.
Karin Herzog sent me two free tubes of anti-cellulite creams, but my 30-day cellulite status report will be 100% influence-free.


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President Obama and Congress: Respect Human Rights and Counter Terror With Justice
President Obama and a number of members of Congress have resisted full accountability for torture, and have endorsed indefinite detention and unfair military commissions. Further, loopholes for torture and abuse remain and U.S. detentions at Bagram and other facilities in Afghanistan and Iraq do not meet human rights standards.
The U.S. government is required by law to end human rights violations and ensure accountability for them. Human rights violations are immoral, illegal and-according to military and intelligence experts-ineffective and counterproductive. There is an alternative: call on President Obama and Congress to respect human rights, follow the law and counter terror with justice.
I welcomed President Obama's executive orders to close Guantanamo and end the use of torture. Further, I welcome the appointment of a Special Prosecutor to investigate a number of cases of detainee abuse as a positive step toward accountability. However, I am deeply concerned that human rights violations -- and impunity for human rights violations -- continue. This in spite of the fact that human rights violations are immoral, illegal and -- according to military and intelligence experts -- ineffective and counterproductive.
There is an alternative. I am writing to urge you to respect human rights, follow the law and counter terror with justice:
- Ensure accountability for torture and abuse, as required by law. Set up or support an independent commission of inquiry to investigate torture and other human rights violations committed by the U.S. government in the name of countering terrorism; ensure that all those who break the law are prosecuted; and ensure redress and remedy to victims;
- Reject indefinite detention and unfair military commissions. Guantanamo detainees must either be charged with a crime and fairly tried in U.S. federal court, without recourse to the death penalty, or be released, to countries where their human rights will be respected;
- Bring U.S. detentions at Bagram and other U.S. facilities in Afghanistan and Iraq into compliance with international law and human rights standards;
- Close all possible loopholes for torture and other ill-treatment, and end any use of rendition and secret detention by or on behalf of the U.S. authorities anywhere.
The U.S. government is required by law to respect human rights and to ensure accountability for human rights violations. I call on you to follow the law.
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From: "J. Anderson" <>
Subject: Sumner Cemeteries - Worth County, Georgia
Date: Tue, 17 Oct 2000 20:13:13 -0400
Sharon Sumner Fields:
For information:
There are several cemeteries in Worth County, Georgia called "Sumner Cemetery".
One is the Sumner Family Cemetery and is located in a field on the old Joe Sumner homeplace just outside the town of Sumner. This cemetery contains the remains of Joseph Sumner and his wife Mahala Smith Sumner among others.
Another is the Sumner Cemetery, so named simply because it's in the little town of Sumner, Georgia. Joseph M. Sumner, Henry L. Sumner, Elizabeth Jane Sumner and other SUMNER relatives are buried here.
Yet another is the George W. Sumner Family Cemetery with the remains of George W. Sumner, his son James Buchanan Sumner and others.
There's also the Monk-Sumner Family Cemetery. Daniel S. Sumner, Mary Ann Monk Sumner, (2nd wife of John C. Sumner), Mary E. Sumner (dau of Daniel S. Sumner) and others are buried here.
If you have access to the book, "The Complete Cemetery Records of Worth County, Georgia" compiled by Catherine Fussell Wells, you can see all the burials in each cemetery in present day Worth County as well as some cemeteries now in Tift or Turner Counties that were, originally, in Worth County. (and there's some "Sumner" cemeteries in Tift!) (until I read your post, I had never seen Snowridge Cemetery, in Turner County, referred to as Sumner Cemetery!)
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Happy 30th Birthday, Rachel Bilson! (PHOTOS)
Even after the sun set on the hit teen drama, Bilson proved too big for the small screen, making her film debut in the 2006 film The Last Kiss. Of course, the 30-year-old actress has come a long way, but her beauty still reigns — taking such titles as Sexiest Women in the World and People magazine's "100 Most Beautiful People" and "Most Beautiful Faces."
The 5'2″ actress has also packed quite a punch with her fashionable style, too. The trendsetter paired up with fashion designer Karl Lagerfeld earlier this year — for a Magnum ice cream short-film. She also appeared as a celebrity guest judge on Project Runway.
The year ahead appears to be a new chapter for the actress, who is set to star in a new The CW series called Hart of Dixie created by The O.C. creator Josh Schwartz. Guess everything comes full circle, right?
Take a look back at some of Rachel's sexiest looks in our gallery and be sure to wish her happy birthday in the comments!


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Frank D. Lanterman Regional Center
Thursday, July 11, 2013 from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM (PDT)
Who's Going
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Douglas Speech Associates and Lanterman present Toddler Talk, a six-session parent/child summer speech program designed for children 2 to 3 1/2 years of age. Parents will learn tips and techniques to build language skills and the program will feature, environmental sounds; letters, numbers, colors; animals; the city; food; and active bodies.
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First of all, the staff was AMAZING. We showed up around 2AM and in my late-night haze, I had accidentally booked the room for the following weekend. Whoops! The gentleman at the desk was so incredibly nice and helpful, guiding us through changing it with Kayak, reserving a room for us at the same price, giving us a late check-out because we looked exhausted. So nice. The room was basic and not great, but for what you pay for, it'll do. Far from beautiful, but it'll get you through the night. Not super clean -- definitely could use updating and very thorough bathroom/sink cleaning. But the sheets were clean, the bed was fine, it is what it is.
The location was ideal and the price was decent The quoted price was decent for what i had requested. I requested a no-smoking room with two queens. The room had 2 doubles and when I asked I was told they were in fact queens, I was blatantly lied to. Also there were cigarette burns on the comforters, the main floor stunk of marijuana in the middle of the night, and the housekeeping was lousy. For a weekend trip with the guys I'd probably book again, but if you plan to stay for a while or with wife and kids, look elsewhere.
price; shower/bathroom and linens were clean hallways, common areas and non-smoking rooms still smelled like smoke. Walls were thin and noise carried through the hallways. lights flickered in the room.
Nothing good, I arrived and was told that the credit card machine did not work and I would have to pay cash even though I had already been bill on my credit card. I then left and could not stay the night. This would be my first "could not stay there hotel" and I have traveled in central america. Run down, unsafe and I had to pay cash only. On the bright side, they refused my prepaid reservation so I left and I am still alive to write this review. Probably want to avoid this place, you are better off sleeping in the car.
Too expensive. It stinks. Rooms have no refrigerator nor microwave. Serves no continental breakfast. "non smoking" room bed linens had burned holes like in "smoking" room. Pool has every virus in the USA in it. Needs remodeling & a manager who cares about how their hotel represents itself
Smelled like smoke ! Towels were hard and small.
The staff was rude, there were roaches in our room, breakfast was a joke, AC didn't work, smelled bad. The sink faucet wasn't connected to the sink. There was mildew. Someone's hair was in our shower. Disgusting. Terrible experience.
Clean and spacious rooms. Breakfast, continental, was inadequate. It was the "American" definition of a continental breakfast, not the more fulfilling, international idea.
I stayed in a few hotels but Super 8 downtown was good. I don't remember the other ones.
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Just over two weeks later, the Ten board bowed to the inevitable and said Falloon had "accepted its offer" to quit as executive chairman at the company's December 9 annual meeting and "leave the company immediately" if Packer and his co-investor in Ten –
That statement sealed Falloon's fate. Packer and Murdoch, who is negotiating to buy half of Packer's 17 per cent stake, had scored their first victory in the Ten fight. After collecting more than $23 million since he arrived at Ten in early 2002, the man known as "the headmaster" for his often-stern demeanour had been rolled by the Packers – again.
Falloon worked for the Packer family for 19 years, rising to the position of chief executive of its Publishing & Broadcasting Ltd media group in 1998.
A failed attempt to merge part of PBL's ACP magazine division with Time Inc created tension between the Packers and Falloon.
The tension escalated when Falloon repeatedly criticised PBL's investment in phone company One.Tel, which cost the Packer and Murdoch interests more than $1 billion. Falloon was shown the door in March 2001, two months before One.Tel collapsed.
After spending more than $260 million last month to become Ten's largest shareholder, Packer made it clear he was unhappy with the company's costs – including the high salaries paid to Falloon and other senior executives – the decline in its earnings margin over the past five years and several elements of the strategy developed by Falloon and Ten's TV chief executive,
Falloon, who moved to a part-time role in September 2008, painted himself into a corner when he and Blackley released Ten's 2009-10 results on October 21.
After welcoming Packer's investment in Ten and return to the free-to-air TV sector after a four-year break (Packer started selling out of Nine Network in late 2006), Falloon said he would not comment on speculation about his new shareholder's plans.
He then defended One – the all-sport digital channel Ten launched in March last year – and the decision to spend $20 million a year on two news programs for the main Ten channel.
Falloon knew Packer had been highly critical (in private) of One, which has higher costs and lower ratings and ad revenue than rival digital channels such as Nine's Go and Seven Network's 7Two, and the news programs.
But the Ten chairman told analysts and reporters both were part of "a very considered and deliberate strategy". Later, he told The Australian Financial Review Ten had to invest in new initiatives such as One and the news programs "because we are in a multi-channel world".
Digital channels such as Go, 7Two, One and recent arrivals 7mate (Seven) and Gem (Nine) have captured about 15 per cent of total prime-time TV viewing and squeezed the main free-to-air TV channels.
But the Seven and Nine networks' total audience numbers, that is, covering their main and digital channels, have increased this year, while the combined Ten-One audience is flat.
Worse, One is pulling $2.5 million of ad revenue a month, compared with Go and 7Two's $7 million to $8 million haul.
Although Falloon did not directly tackle any of the rumoured elements of Packer's plan for Ten, the message was clear: he and Blackley knew what they were doing and any new shareholder who thought otherwise should back off.
Packer did not, of course, back off and Falloon lost the fight.
The Australian Financial Review