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Hawaii is expected to receive more than $490 million this fiscal year to pay for an array of initiatives including military construction, Native Hawaiian education and healthcare, highway improvements, disaster preparedness, the East West Center and other projects, Senate Committee on Appropriations Chairman Daniel K. Inouye, Senator Daniel K. Akaka, U.S. Representative Mazie K. Hirono, and U.S. Representative Colleen Hanabusa announced today.
The money was included in the Conference Report on H.R. 2055, the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2012. The U.S. Senate approved the report Saturday by a vote of 67 to 32.
Senator Inouye and Senator Akaka voted in favor of the measure. The bill is before the President awaiting his expected signature.
The legislation includes the Fiscal Year 2012 Defense; Energy and Water Development; Financial Services and General Government; Homeland Security; Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies; Labor, Health, and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies; Legislative Branch; Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies; and State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations bills.
"This was a difficult budget year. There was much more that I wanted to do but there were limitations. However, we secured funding for very important projects in Hawaii. These federal funds will create jobs by supporting education, infrastructure and our military. Hawaii is a critical part of our national defense and our position in the Pacific means we must support our residents, visitors and military with essential government services to ensure that we are prepared for any situation," said Chairman Inouye.
"I applaud this bipartisan effort to pass the appropriations bills and allow federal agencies to plan though the fiscal year with a set budget. This legislation includes critical funding for Hawaii's security, natural resources, education, and economy. It will help the state by providing reimbursement for APEC costs and calling for assistance with COFA financial burdens. It funds environmental conservation efforts, crucial military construction, homeland security, and civil defense projects, and helps the East-West Center continue its invaluable work bridging the gap between the U.S. and the Asia-Pacific region," said Senator Akaka.
"In our continued effort to stabilize and strengthen our economy, it is critical that we avoided a shutdown and were able to come together to compromise on a budget that takes us through September of next year," said U.S. Representative Hirono. "This budget will help us improve our military readiness while creating jobs, boost tourism by making it easier for visitors from China, Brazil and India to travel to the U.S. and invest in Native Hawaiian education and health care."
"I am glad to see a continued investment in Hawaii's military both for the effect it has in supporting our economy and the commitment it represents in maintaining Hawaii's critical strategic position in the Pacific," said U.S. Representative Hanabusa. "I am pleased that the leadership from both parties were able to reach an agreement that provides funding for the remainder of the fiscal year, instead of passing another short-term spending bill. The approach of funding the government week-to-week or month-to-month creates unnecessary insecurity among our constituents and country. This long-term measure will allow Congress to focus on putting Americans back to work."
A detailed list of some Hawaii projects receiving funding is attached.
Source: http://inouye.senate.gov/Press/122111pr01.cfm


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What we said about Nick's Sports Cards goes triple for Titan Comics, the longtime Bachman Lake staple recently dispatched to Forest Lane to make way for a Walmart (much better location). We've said it countless times before: No toys, no action figures, no plush Green Lanterns for the baby dork, just comics, past and present, lining every wall and every shelf and stuffing every file cabinet in which the old issues are now pragmatically stored for each browsing. (The hand-painted, comics-artist-designed statues, also for sale, serve more as museum pieces behind glass cases.) We've taken countless collectors to Titan over the years, including hard-to-please out-of-towners, and all walk out with stacks of stories they remembered as kids and had to have again, as well as the new tales of suspense introduced to them by Jeremy Shorr and his staff of fanboys — and fangirls, no kidding. No geek locker room here, just the world's finest.
f. is for frank, but we're inclined to say f. is for freaking awesome fashion. Shannah Frank and Casey Melton create hand-cast pewter jewelry, decorative hardware and more in their Design District studio. Jewelry designs are tough but incredibly elegant and often inspired by nature — hickory nuts, sea sponges, peacocks, horse teeth, rubber, wood and more in pewter and gold- and rose gold-plate. Perhaps the most exciting aspect of f. is for frank's jewelry is the attention to scale: from oversized cocktail rings and collar necklaces to teensy, delicate charms and simple bands. Though dramatic, the pieces are executed flawlessly thanks to the duo's experience in architectural elements and design. Housewares and hospitality offerings venture into more literal territory, but are still beautifully crafted, providing new life to drawers and doors, place settings and even Christmas trees. f. also provides custom services ranging from furniture to lighting to sculptural pieces. Frank and Melton share the love by hosting DIY workshops and parties and by proving a constant presence in the local Etsy and artisan fair community.
The Wald Front Wire Basket, for about 20 bucks, has been the classic American bicycle basket for almost a century — big and sturdy enough for a load of groceries, a small dog or a very frightened cat. Don Johles Bike World has the Wald front and back steel baskets along with 10 pages of other cool baskets on its web page, from techno to retro, including the Sunlite Quick Release Rattan Basket, which looks a lot like the basket Miss Gulch used when she took Toto away from Dorothy in The Wizard of Oz. Good selection in the brick-and-mortar store too.
This is an easy place to miss, so you need to slow down and really look for it. In an old yellow house tucked way back on a long gravel driveway between the Taco Bell and Goody Goody Liquor, Sunshine Trees is a longtime survivor from the semi-rural hippie days of Upper Greenville. Founded in 1965, Sunshine's main specialty is bonsai — the tiny Japanese miniatures grown in bowls — but they also carry a line of exotic citrus, miniature lime, orange and lemon, that can survive well, if properly tended, on apartment balconies in Texas. Some of the plants at Sunshine are imported from Central America and Asia, but more are grown from seed in a 7,400-foot greenhouse that is open to the public. Even if you're not in the market for a tree, this is a cool place to visit on a slow weekend.
In Dallas we have no shortage of antique stores/old-skin-flake collectors. But we only have one Junkadoodle. Bettyann and Jimbo's Junkadoodle is a collection of the unusual — furniture, art, lamps, knickknacks, tiny floppy hats, oversized stiff hats, etc. — but it's a special collection. Seriously. Their shit is good. In other stores you'll pick up the nude-y ashtray, touch its nipples, giggle and put it back. But in Bettyann and Jimbo's you'll pick up a far more sophisticated version and realize you need to own it. Like now. That's the difference. B&J's is well-curated, easy to navigate and on the way to Love Field. Every now and then they even hold a flea market out front. And in his spare time, Jimbo will teach you to dance. Formal dance only. None of that booty bumpin'.
Still mourning the demise of Ahab Bowen? Rejoice, for Michael Longcrier is risen and has taken his baubles, bangles and bow ties to Dolly Python, which is owned by his protégé Gretchen Bell. This is value-added for a longtime favorite among vintage shoppers and now there's another treasure to hunt for in racks full of fabulousness — look for tags with "AB." Dolly Python is a vortex of vintage, full-immersion shopping. The clothing racks pull you in — perhaps a circa 1970s hostess skirt, a vintage Elvis Costello T-shirt or a pair of gem-encrusted white plastic sandals. Then, an irresistible magnetic pull draws you through the cluttered aisles. Pause to flip through the vinyl at Big Bucks Burnett's booth, fondle a ceramic cowboy, consider some bad art, peer at photos of someone's dour long-forgotten ancestors. Bet you can't leave empty-handed.

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Over the 14 days, I'm going to assign you some tasks that I think will help you streamline, organize, market and ENJOY your blog a little more. For the first five assignments, you'll be asked to review your blog itself. You'll get the weekend off, then five more assignments that are focused on helping you build your readership and social media community.
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EDITORIAL >> Fletcher, Elliott in June runoff
The outcome was hardly a surprise theyre probably the best known of all the candidates, and the only ones with experience in city government. Fletcher, the top vote-getter, appears to have the best organization, and was ably assisted by Jacksonville businessman and former alderman Jim Durham.
Fletcher has portrayed himself as the insurgent candidate who would bring sweeping changes to city government.
Former city manager Murice Green is running Elliotts campaign, which has relied on support from the mayor and several aldermen.
Fletcher and Elliott have appeared at several public forums during the campaign, and they will have another chance to make their case before the voters at a candidates forum at 6:30 p.m. next Tuesday at the Jacksonville Community Center.
The event should be well attended and will give voters a good opportunity to judge the candidates strengths and weaknesses and could decide the election.
This is Jacksonvilles first real contested mayoral race in 23 years, so theres no excuse for voter apathy. The runoff will determine the citys future for years to come.


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The Mysore Palace in Karnataka, illuminated for the Dasara festival during Navratri
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|Major Hindu Festival.
|Usually around September, October and November. The date changes every year, depending on the movements of the planets.
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Navratri, Navaratri, or Navarathri (Sanskrit: नवरात्रि, Bengali: নবরাত্রি, Gujarātī: નવરાત્રી, Kannada:ನವರಾತ್ರಿ, Malayalam: നവരാത്രി, Marathi: नवरात्रि, Tamil: நவராத்திரி) is a Hindu festival of worship and dance. The word Navaratri literally means nine nights in Sanskrit, nava meaning nine and ratri meaning nights. During these nine nights and ten days, nine forms of Shakti/Devi are worshipped.
The beginning of spring and the beginning of autumn are two very important junctions of climatic and solar influence. These two periods are taken as sacred opportunities for the worship of the Divine Mother. The dates of the festival are determined according to the lunar calendar. Being the oldest religion in the world, Hinduism has numerous belief systems.
In Hinduism the adherents believe in one omnipresent Deity but may worship Her/Him in any of the numerous manifestations that are prevalent all over India. Navaratri represents celebration of Goddess Durga, the manifestation of Deity in form of Shakti [Energy or Power]. Dasahara, meaning 'ten days', becomes dussehra in popular parlance. The Navaratri festival or 'nine day festival' becomes 'ten day festival' with the addition of the last day, Vijayadashami which is its culmination. On all these ten days, the various forms of Mother Mahisasura-mardini (Durga) are worshipped with fervour and devotion.
Navaratri is celebrated four times a year. They are Basantha Navaratri, Ashada Navaratri, the Sharana Navaratri, and the Poushya/Magha Navaratri. Of these, the Sharada Navaratri of the month of Puratashi and the Vasantha Navaratri of the Vasantha kala are very important.
1. Vasantha Navaratri - Basantha Navrathri, also known as Vasant Navratras, is the festival of nine dedicated to the nine forms of Shakti (Mother Goddess) in the spring season(March – April). It is also known as Chaitra Navratra. The nine days of festival is also known as Raama Navratri.
2. Gupta Navaratri - Gupta Navratri, also referred as Ashada or Gayatri or Shakambari Navratri, is nine days dedicated to the nine forms of Shakti (Mother Goddess) in the month of Ashada (June – July). Gupta Navaratri is observed during the Ashada Shukla Paksha (waxing phase of moon).
3. Sharana Navaratri - This is the most important of the Navratris, and is simply called Maha Navratri (the Great Navratri) and is celebrated in the month of aashivina. Also known as Sharad Navaratri, as it is celebrated during Sharad (beginning of winter, Sept-Oct).
4. Poushya Navaratri - Poushya Navratri, is nine days dedicated to the nine forms of Shakti (Mother Goddess) in the month of Poushya (Dec – Jan). Poushya Navaratri is observed during the Poushya Shukla Paksha (waxing phase of moon).
5. Magha Navaratri - Magha Navratri, also referred as Gupta Navratri, is nine days dedicated to the nine forms of Shakti (Mother Goddess) in the month of Magha (Jan – Feb). Magha Navaratri is observed during the Magha Shukla Paksha (waxing phase of moon).
This is celebrated during Vasantha Ruthu (beginning of summer) (March- April). This is also known as Chaitra navaratri as it falls during the lunar month of Chaithra.
In days long gone by, King Dhruvasindu was killed by a lion when he went out hunting. Preparations were made to crown the prince Sudarsana. But, King Yudhajit of Ujjain, the father of Queen Lilavati, and King Virasena of Kalinga, the father of Queen Manorama, were each desirous of securing the Kosala throne for their respective grandsons. They fought with each other. King Virasena was killed in the battle. Manorama fled to the forest with Prince Sudarsana and a eunuch. They took refuge in the hermitage of Rishi Bharadwaja.
The victor, King Yudhajit, thereupon crowned his grandson, Satrujit, at Ayodhya, the capital of Kosala. He then went out in search of Manorama and her son. The Rishi said that he would not give up those who had soughts protection under him. Yudhajit became furious. He wanted to attack the Rishi. But, his minister told him about the truth of the Rishi's statement. Yudhajit returned to his capital.
Fortune smiled on Prince Sudarsana. A hermit's son came one day and called the eunuch by his Sanskrit name Kleeba. The prince caught the first syllable Kli and began to pronounce it as Kleem. This syllable happened to be a powerful, sacred Mantra. It is the Bija Akshara (root syllable) of the Divine Mother. The Prince obtained peace of mind and the Grace of the Divine Mother by the repeated utterance of this syllable. Devi appeared to him, blessed him and granted him divine weapons and an inexhaustible quiver.
The emissaries of the king of Benares passed through the Ashram of the Rishi and, when they saw the noble prince Sudarsana, they recommended him to Princess Sashikala, the daughter of the king of Benares.
The ceremony at which the princess was to choose her spouse was arranged. Sashikala at once chose Sudarsana. They were duly wedded. King Yudhajit, who had been present at the function, began to fight with the king of Benares. Devi helped Sudarsana and his father-in-law. Yudhajit mocked Her, upon which Devi promptly reduced Yudhajit and his army to ashes.
Thus Sudarsana, with his wife and his father-in-law, praised Devi. She was highly pleased and ordered them to perform Her worship with havan and other means during the Vasanta Navaratri. Then She disappeared.
Prince Sudarsana and Sashikala returned to the Ashram of Rishi Bharadwaja. The great Rishi blessed them and crowned Sudarsana as the king of Kosala. Sudarsana and Sashikala and the king of Benares implicitly carried out the commands of the Divine Mother and performed worship in a splendid manner during the Vasanta Navaratri.
Sudarsana's descendants, namely, Sri Rama and Lakshmana, also performed worship of Devi during the Vasanta Navaratri and were blessed with Her assistance in the recovery of Sita.
It is the duty of the devout Hindus to worship the Devi (Mother Goddess) for both material and spiritual welfare during the Vasanta Navaratri and follow the noble example set by Sudarsana and Sri Rama. He cannot achieve anything without the Divine Mother's blessings. So, sing Her praise and repeat Her Mantra and Name. Meditate on Her form. Pray and obtain Her eternal Grace and blessings. May the Divine Mother bless you with all divine wealth!"
Commences on the first and ends on the tenth day of the bright half of the lunar month Aswayuja/Asvina.
'The Navaratri festival has to be celebrated during the bright fortnight of the month of Asvina, in the order of pratipada, etc, until the navami ends,' says the Dhaumya-vacana.
Forms of Shakti
Nine forms of Shakti are worshipped during the Navaratris. The Devis worshipped depend on the tradition of the region.
- Durga, the inaccessible one
- Bhadrakali
- Amba or Jagadamba, Mother of the universe
- Annapurna, The one who bestows grains (an) in plenty (purna)
- Sarvamangala, The one who gives joy (mangal) to all (sarva)
- Bhairavi
- Chandika or Chandi
- Lalita
- Bhavani
- Mookambika
The Navratri commences on the first day (pratipada) of the bright fortnight of the lunar month of Ashwin. The festival is celebrated for nine nights once every year during the beginning of October, although as the dates of the festival are determined according to the lunar calendar, the festival may be held for a day more or a day less.
Navaratri is celebrated in different ways throughout India. In North India, all three Navratris are celebrated with much fervor by fasting on all nine days and worshipping the Mother Goddess in her different forms. The Chaitra Navratri culmintes in Ram Navami and the Sharad Navratri culminates in Durga Puja and Dussehra. The Dussehra of Kulu in Himachal Pradesh is particularly famous in the North.
The last four days of Sharad Navratri take on a particularly dramatic form in the state of West Bengal in East India where they are celebrated as Durga Puja. This is the biggest festival of the year in this state. Exquisitely crafted and decorated life-size clay idols of the Goddess Durga depicting her slaying the demon Mahisasura are set up in temples and other places. These idols are then worshipped for five days and immersed in the river on the fifth day.
In Western India, particularly in the state of Gujarat, Navratri is celebrated with the famous Garba and Dandiya-Raas dance. Since the past few years, the Government Of Gujarat has been organising the "Navratri Festival Celebrations" on a regular basis for the nine days of Navratri Festival, in Gujarat. People from all over Gujarat and even abroad come to participate in the nine days celebrations. It is also popular throughout India and among Indian communities around the world including UK and USA.
In South India, people set up steps and place idols on them. This is known as golu. Photos of typical Golu displayed in Tamilnadu style at a home in Nerul, Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra, India is shown by the side.
Navratri is divided into sets of three days to adore three different aspects of the supreme goddess or goddesses.
First three days
The goddess is separated as a spiritual force called Durga also known as Kali in order to destroy all our impurities.
Second three days
The Mother is adored as a giver of spiritual wealth, Lakshmi, who is considered to have the power of bestowing on her devotees inexhaustible wealth, as she is the goddess of wealth.
Final three days
The final set of three days is spent in worshipping the goddess of wisdom, Saraswati. In order to have all-round success in life, believers seek the blessings of all three aspects of the divine femininity, hence the nine nights of worship.
In South India, Saraswati pooja is performed on the 9th day. Eight day is traditionally Durgashtami which is big in Bengal. The 10th day is Ayudha Pooja when everyone gives their tools of the trade -- pens, machinery, books, automobiles, school work, etc. a rest and ritually worships them. They start a fresh from the next day, the 10th day which is considered as 'Vijaya Dasami'. Many teachers/Schools in south India start teaching Kindergarten children from that day onwards. Students also pay homage to their respective teachers as they are considered the third god (Maathaa, Pitha, Guru, Daivam - Mother, Father, Teacher & God). On this tenth day of Navratri in October - the holiday of Dussehra, an effigy of Ravana is burnt to celebrate the victory of good (Rama) over evil.
During Navratri, some devotees of Durga observe a fast and prayers are offered for the protection of health and prosperity. A period of introspection and purification, Navratri is traditionally an auspicious and religious time for starting new ventures.
During this vowed religious observance, a pot is installed (ghatasthapana) at a sanctified place at home. A lamp is kept lit in the pot for nine days. The pot symbolizes the universe. The uninterrupted lit lamp is the medium through which we worship the effulgent Adishakti, i.e. Sree Durgadevi. During Navratri, the principle of Sree Durgadevi is more active in the atmosphere.
Navratri is celebrated in a large number of Indian communities. The mother goddess is said to appear in 9 forms, and each one is worshipped for a day. These nine forms signify various traits that the goddess influences us with. The Devi Mahatmya and other texts invoking the Goddess who vanquished demons are cited.
During the eight or ninth day, Kanya Poojan, pre-pubescent girls are ceremonially worshiped.
See also
External links
|Wikimedia Commons has media related to: Navaratri
- Significance of Navaratri
- Navaratri: In the festival of "Nine Nights," Hindus across the globe worship the feminine form of the Supreme
- Why is Navaratri celebrated?
- Navratri celebration
- Navaratri - Celebrating the Symbolic Vision of the Goddess Article of the Month - October 2007
- Vaishno Devi and Navratri Story


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The Humans wanted to create a custom desk built for the room with minimal floor interference. Spanning the entire width of the room the Dozen Desk fits wall to wall: 12 feet long, 29″ tall, 28″ deep and 3.5″ thick… and enough weight to sink a ship. The desk was inspired by a couple trains of thought: minimal leg support, maximum desk space area, use of raw wood to contrast the dark painted walls (letting that grain shine) and the use of industrial galvanized connecting supports to match the corrugated ceiling. The desk is also inspired by growing up on a hobby farm and many of the materials used in the barns. Basic functionality to get the job done, but having serious strength to withstand the wear and tear of horses. Although we don't have horses roaming around the Habitat, it still has to withstand my ferocious pounce. Check out the build HERE.
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When the Humans constructed the Habitat for me the main objective (as with all projects) was to make the place look good, think about the environmental impacts, and stick to the budget. Custom cabinetry is worth every penny (especially from Scott at woodsport.net), but it can also eat up a large chuck of the funds. Therefore, the Humans opted to build their own custom vanity for their guest bathroom. To learn more about building a Schoolboy Vanity, click HERE.
Ah, you have no idea how particular the Humans are about their artwork. Sure, they like a wide range of art but when it comes to actually putting a hole in the wall and looking at something day after day, that is true commitment. Well, they overcame part of their fear and hung this vintage campfire painting above the balance bench. This piece reminded them of a camp site on their Isle Royale venture. Warm up by the fire by clicking HERE.
Ah, the balance bench. The Humans built this to assist with my daily mediation. I am on a strict meditation regiment of at least 12-15 hours, per day. They put the bench in the Habitat entryway for their own convenience. The bench is made from left over parallam from the kitchen's bartop, which was cut, sanded, sealed and sat on.
These beefy boards put the table saw to the test. Sadly, this was Tommy's last project w/ his dad (Kevin). Throughout the years they tackled many projects and ventures together. Now the Humans are putting all learned skills to the test.His dad was quite humorous, one christmas he gave me a present saying it was from "Sherlock." Kevin – know the Humans are doing well and as busy as ever traveling and creating.
Stay balanced my friends, click HERE.
Step by step shots of the library build in 20 seconds. I am always a huge help with any building project, just ask the Humans. The video's music was created by the good people at Asche & Spencer.
Bigger? An HD version of this video can be found on our VIMEO PAGE.
Check out the detailed explanation of the library build HERE.
How am I suppose to get all the way to the top of this? I do have superior leaping skills but this is a little out of hand, even for me. The Habitat was built with a small footprint so utilization of space was essential. The Humans weren't going to let all their cubic volume go to waste, so they decided to build a library nook. Towering around 15 feet tall this thing can hold some serious literature. It also serves the purpose of adding loads of color variation to the otherwise mono-tone living space. To read more about how the Humans built their library, click HERE.
Step by step shots of the fireplace installation in 20 seconds. If I was installing it probably would have taken me 20 seconds, but it took the Humans much longer, ugh… perfectionists. The video's music was created by the good people at Asche & Spencer.
Bigger? An HD version of this video can be found on our VIMEO PAGE.
Check out the detailed explanation of the installation and eco aspects of the fireplace HERE.
Is there a Human in the fireplace? Maybe I should go in there but how do I get in? Oh, please excuse my momentary lapse of reason, that is the Human's reflection on the back of their new eco Alcohol VentLess Fireplace, by La Flame. The fireplace is vent-free and meets clean air emission standards by burning an odorless envio-energy fuel liquid, which burns 99.9% efficient. The Humans love wood burning fireplaces, but in an effort to maintain the clean lines (and a clean floor) of the Habitat, this eco fireplace was the perfect option. Plus, it was a lot of fun to cut a hole in the wall and instantly have a working fireplace. Check out the one day install process, click here.
My favorite spot of the entire Habitat… one must eat to survive. With an open floor plan the Human's goal was to design a kitchen that did not look too much like a "kitchen." No one wants to sit in the living room and look at a bunch of appliances – well at least not my Humans. That is why black appliances were paired with black cabinets. Also, notice the lack of actual cabinet space… that is because they opted for almost all drawers, much easier access.The goal here was to keep the color pallet well balanced with the rest of the Habitat. In turn emphasizing the bar top as the focal point which brings in a warm natural element to the room. The bar top serves the essential purpose of breaking up the space visually and functionally between the kitchen and living room. Existing at 9′ x 14″ x 3.5″ it adds sufficient burliness to the kitchen as well. While the kitchen may seem small in size, as with any true minimalist space, it's design has proved itself highly functional for cooking, living and entertaining. The kitchen deceivingly has plenty of work space and storage while at the same time managing to be unobtrusive.
To find out more about the actual design, materials and finished photos CLICK HERE.
Due to my cheetah like speed the Humans knew that the Habitat had to have a durable floor. We ended up with polished concrete floors which are practically indestructible. Not only does it add character to the minimalist look of the Habitat, but it is also sustainable. By acting as a foundation slab and finished floor (conservation of material), it also adds to the energy efficiency of the Habitat. The Habitat has in-floor heat, making a nice warm surface for the winter. In the summer the slab cools and acts as a giant AC unit. Both heating and cooling with out a forced air system. To read more about the polishing process and see a few more pictures of the slab click HERE.
The humans tell me tales of a time when they lived in a castle in Alnwick, England… which is why they had to have their own big and burly castle staircase. They wanted to pull off this heavy look with a breathable functionality. I am certainly not going to complain about this decision because I thoroughly enjoy zooming up, down, up, down and lounging around on it. A suspended staircase was a must to keep the clean and open aesthetic flowing throughout the Habitat. However, to remain cost effective and still utilize eco materials the Humans had to get creative about choosing the raw materials (let's just say custom staircase = custom cost). To see and learn more about building the big burly steps… and one of my favorite napping spots, Read the rest of this entry »
Ground control to Major Tom… the habitat has finished interior walls. Now, this is starting to look like a place that I might enjoy spending my time. Plenty of windows with suitable ledges for critter viewing, CHECK. Lot's of open floor space to make my 100mph dashes, CHECK. A small footprint so I don't get exhausted and large volume to hear my meows with force, CHECK. Want to know more about the materials the Human's used and why then read more here.


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Update@10pm- Sharks GM Doug Wilson says Marleau wasn't asked to waive his no trade.
Yep that's right. According to TSN's James Duthie, recently stripped San Jose captain Patrick Marleau refused to waive his no trade clause to come to Ottawa.
That's fine with me. We don't want you anyways. Last thing we need is another soft, underachieving forward. So thanks but no thanks Patrick.
Though good to know Murray is still at least talking deals, though it's also clear that the deals out there are pretty weak at the moment. Heatley can't come back and we all know it.


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Insomnia: Symptoms and Causes
Insomnia is a sleep disorder that is characterized by difficulty falling and/or staying asleep. People with this sleep disorder have one or more of the following insomnia symptoms:
Insomnia can be its own medical problem (primary insomnia) or it can be caused by a separate issue (secondary insomnia) such as depression or side effects from medication. Insomnia may be an acute (short-term) problem, meaning it lasts less than 1 month, or it can be chronic, lasting 1 month or longer.
Situations that may cause a period of acute insomnia can include:
Causes of chronic insomnia include:
Reviewed by: The Sleep Medicine Center at The Cleveland Clinic.
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SOURCES: The National Sleep Foundation. American Insomnia Association.
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Lion's foot is a perennial plant; the smooth, purple-tinged stem grows to a height of 2-4 feet and contains a milky juice. The leaves are smooth, thick, and deep green, the basal triangular in shape, the stem ones lanceolate. All are deeply and irregularly toothed. Numerous fragrant pendant flower heads grow in broad, terminal panicles or axillary clusters during August and September. The florets are cream-colored and tinged with lilac. The seed (technically fruit) fuzz a deep rust color.
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American Euros carve out niche for late-night gyros
They're known as the "hot dog hotties," but they're not selling hot dogs. Though, it's easy to see why people -- notably those, shall we say, especially happy people leaving the bars in the wee hours of the morning -- might get confused.
Like the late-night Downtown hot dog vendors, Mark Miller and Chad Mydlowski sell hot food to the hungry masses from a small cart. Only, rather than wieners, they're pushing gyros.
The cleverly-named American Euros cart hit the streets of Milwaukee about a month ago and can be found at the intersection of Water Street and Juneau Avenue Thursday through Saturday from 10 p.m. until 3 a.m.
It's a corner that has recently become something of a hotbed for quick and easy bar time eating options, as the city's street food sector rapidly expands. But Mydlowski says he's yet to experience any negativity from competing vendors.
"It's like putting a Taco Bell next to a McDonald's. They have totally different varieties of food. Are they going to be mad at each other? No. We've had a couple complaints that we're intruding on someone's "area," but we just offered them a free gyro and it's been OK."
One thing's for sure; you certainly won't have any problem deciphering which cart is theirs. They'll be the ones in crisp, clean white dress shirts, skinny black ties and retro Run-DMC baseball caps.
There's also the ghettoblaster, playing old-school hip-hop and R&B classics.
"There's just so much energy around the cart," says Miller. "People hang out there; it's fun."
When it comes down to the food, American Euros keeps it fairly simple. Customers choose from chicken or lamb -- or a combo of both -- marinated in a homemade broth and carved fresh daily at their service kitchen in West Milwaukee. The gyros are reasonably priced at $4 and come "wrapped up like a Sno-cone" in a 6-inch pita bread.
There are many ways to prepare a gyro, and Miller took inspiration from his travels when creating his sandwich. In addition to the standard tomato and onion, he opted for extras like Asian-style hot sauce, as he'd fallen in love with in New York City, and lettuce, which he found to be popular in Germany.
And how could he forget practices from his own Greek heritage?
"Everywhere in Greece they make fresh cut fries and put three or four on their gyro and wrap it up. It's really good, so we're doing that."
On a local level, they've heeded to the call for cheese and now offer a sprinkling of feta for an extra $1.
As lovers of food coming from culinary-focused families, both Miller and Mydlowski grew up in Milwaukee with a shared dream of opening a restaurant together. After extensive world traveling, they decided quality curbside cuisine was the right way to go. Miller says he just knew it was the right time.
"We went to New York and everyone was selling gyros and we thought, "This is perfect. Milwaukee needs this.'"
Miller says they want to expand to more carts in various locations and, eventually, open a permanent restaurant. But for nor now, you'll find them outside Duke's on Water on the weekends, and in front of the Downtown U.S. Bank building on Tuesdays for lunch from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
captain | Aug. 3, 2009 at 1:04 p.m. (report)
Had one Friday night. Awesome! Makes me want to get drunk just to get another one. I had a lamb gyro with everything including lettuce, fries, hot sauce. I don't think I want a gyro any other way.
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Riverwest18 | July 30, 2009 at 9:39 a.m. (report)
The Chicken is Delic and Im looking forward to the addition to feta this weekend, Great job Mark and Chad
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justapalooka | July 29, 2009 at 12:23 p.m. (report)
Fox News just ran a story about how gyro steam is helping to heal the hole in the ozone layer. Kudos!
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gocains | July 29, 2009 at 12:18 p.m. (report)
the fries on the gyro are a fantastic addition
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Broner | July 29, 2009 at 12:12 p.m. (report)
There's no mention of how eco-friendly the cart is. I will not eat there until I know that it's eco-friendly.
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With Voose and Hawes out, what do you see as the optimal minutes breakdown for the bigs/the bench. Particularly, how many minutes would you like to see Thad, Brand, Battie, and Allen play, and at what positions (if you think going small with Iguodala at the 4 should be used for stretches)? Also, should Evan Turner get extended minutes because of his rebounding ability?
If Hawes and the Voose are out for this important stretch of games next week, what can the sixers do to adjust appropriately so as to have a better chance against these much tougher teams?
I hope the answer doesn't rhyme with Nelson or Gladzuric.
Go down to south philly - hire a 'guy named vinny' with a baseball bat - send him to the parking lots of the practice facilities of teams with upcoming games against the sixers?
Iguodala's stat line in the last 7 minutes of the NJ game says 0/3 + 1 reb. Nothing else. Can you guys comment that.
Also, we are 2-10 in OT including last year, if I'm not mistaken. Thoughts?
Brian I would like to give you guys a quick call, is it possible from here? is it a "normal" US phone number or a toll free or something? I forgot how it works, I apologize. I'd use Skype if possible.
It's just a normal US phone number.
thx, waiting for the details then. Later
Is there a buy out of Noc's team option that will count toward the cap?
Curious what you guys think the Atlantic Division race will shape up. Not even who wins or loses, but do you think it will be a dogfight with one of the supposed three best teams left out? Will the Knicks or Celtics catch the Sixers and battle them?
For anyone else who is interested in the Knicks, found this to be a pretty good in-depth analysis to why they suck offensively:
Amare's shooting from 10-23 feet has been astonishingly bad, and live those shots don't look close.
Why does Doug Collins hate @thekidet? In the same breath, why is he head-over-heels for Jodie Meeks? Is there any answer other than that stretch-the-floor BS we get fed?
good Q, I also didn't understand why Meex was kept in for the first f'n EIGHT min in the 3rd last night, while he was doing nearly nothing and we were needing a shake, some energy (= Thad).
Turner, that btw would have helped our poor rebounding more, was put in for Jrue (...) just 2 min before that substitution.
Also, isn't Lou Williams' 3.20 a/TO ratio (fifth in the NBA !) one of the most surprising stats so far?
Please prove that Doug Collins hates evan turner before asking the question
He doesn't have to prove anything, he can ask whatever he wants. If Brian and Derek disagree with it, or just don't want to address it at all, they can handle it. This isn't your website.
I see - so he's allowed to ask a qustion - but I'm not allowe to ask him a question?
Simply look at Jodie's PT. Not only his PT, actually, but also WHEN he plays. No reason for him to be on the floor for the last two possessions of a game on the defensive end of the floor. Doug never wanted Evan on this team and everyone knows it. Don't get me wrong: I'm an enormous DC supporter but this Meeks thing has to end.
Or we're looking at one or two incidents that people who have already decide about are using to prove their already concluded point
post hoc ergo propter hoc
I really don't think doug collins hates anyone - he has no use for players who don't practice, try hard, give effort on the defensive end (i said effort, i didn't say play defense well :) and that's why speights is gone...but i don't believe he hates evan turner
I believe evan turner is still an under developed nba player and that doug collins is coaching short term versus long term - and while i don't approve of it - nor do i want him to be the coach - it's ludicrous to ascribe hate to him - it would be asinine of Collins to not play players who could help him win because he didn't like them - now who YOU think helps the team win and who HE thinks helps the team win might not mesh - but it's not hatred...coaches who 'hate' players won't keep jobs
Look - i have a problem with the word 'hate' - it's a pretty damn strong word - and i think people use it too much and incorrectly - if you don't feel collins uses Turner correctly - that's fine - but it's not personal - there's no actual evidence that is' ACTUALLY personal (and no not wanting to draft him isn't evidence to me - coaches don't draft - they coach the team they are given to try and win as many games as possible - pure and simple)
The word hate is diminished every time it's used so foolishly and inappropriately. I don't agree with a lot of things that Doug Collins (and the sixers) do but I don't really think they ever do it out of hate
Do you think he really meant "hate" in the true sense of the word or do you think it was just hyperbole? Just for future reference, if I post something along the line of "Fuck Lou Williams, he fucking sucks. Worst player ever, get him off the court!" I probably won't mean it, it will just be an emotional reaction after a contested step-back jumper at the end of a quarter or something. So no need to start an argument over my choice of words. For the record, Lou doesn't fucking suck.
It's been stated repeatedly by numerous peole here that doug hates evan turner - so yes I think he means it - if he didn't he could choose a different word - and as for the rest fo what you said - sounds like a personal problem to me, you might wanna look into those anger issues
Yeah I'll do that. Me and every person in this country with the rare habit of cursing during sporting events will attend a very large group therapy session together to address our anger.
"Look - i have a problem with the word 'hate' - it's a pretty damn strong word - and i think people use it too much and incorrectly..."
You've got to be kidding... Look in the mirror much?
"The word hate is diminished every time it's used so foolishly and inappropriately."
Checked your tongue, thoughts, keyboard lately? Attenuate often?
The colloquial use of the word hate has evolved to something less intense then when us old folk were growing up. It is more often used in the context of "stop hating on... " as opposed to a "hate crime. "
The language evolves and we have to get used to that or else be at risk of sounding like a crochety old stick in the mud.
Orlando is blowing the Celts doors off in the first. Hope they keep it up.
can u hear me? I'm calling through Skype
BTW - for giggles and grins - the 'conspiracy' theorists can talk now - lebron back to cleveland in 2013 :)
what's the conspiracy?


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Lebanon will be hosting three nationally recognized Checker tournaments this spring and summer.
The first one, the Tennessee State Open checkers tournament will be held this weekend, Friday through Sunday, March 6-8, at the America's Best Value Inn & Suites located on Highway 231 (822 South Cumberland Street) near I-40.
The tournament consists of three divisions, masters, majors and minors. And while players are encouraged to join the American Checker Federation (ACF), which sponsors the event, membership is not required, said Fred Davis who represents the federation.
Fees to enter are based on division, with the most expert players in the Masters paying $25, the next level of play, the Majors pay $20 and the Minors pay a $15 entry fee.
Davis said the divisions are based on skill and experience and normally is gauged by federation play. He added that the judges will help a newcomer decide which level would be closest to the player's skill level.
Two rounds will be played on Friday, four on Saturday, and two on Sunday. Each entrant gets to play two games in each of the eight rounds, Davis said.
Players are matched for the first round by a random drawing, but subsequent round matches are decided by points.
"By the second or third round we have the best players playing each other while less skilled players are matched up, too," he said. "It's more fun for everyone that way and it also means everyone gets to play in all eight rounds."
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Melissa: First off, congratulations! I was interesting in finding out the main differences, in your opinion, between legalization and decriminalization of sex work. Do you think legalization would allow for better protection of sex workers, or would decriminalization be prefered?
Terri-Jean Bedford: I think first of all that this is a question for lawyers, judges, scholars and above all the Prime Minister. But I do think that the answer would emerge when the full range of reforms is being considered.
Still Skeptical: Hello Ms. Bedford, I am pleased to see that prostitutes have been decriminalized, but I am concerned that this won't serve to protect prostitutes who are most vulnerable. Have you read Shelagh Day's report on prostitution (her research that indoor prostitution is not safer)? What do you say to feminist arguments for abolition?
The Globe and Mail: Click here for a link to a pdf of Ms. Day's report.
Terri-Jean Bedford: I have read the report and like so many others drummed up in opposition to our challege it is terribly flawed.
Guest: Further to my point, given the lucrative nature of sex trade, what would be the incentive for sex workers to give up a significant portion of their income?
Terri-Jean Bedford: I presume you are referring to payment of taxes. The same applies to numerous businesses and incomes. Why single out this type of service?
Vince: How are you doing now Terri. have you recovered from the government induced setback?
Terri-Jean Bedford: I did reopen a second facility in 1999 and closed it early in 2002. So I did get back on my feet, but since then my health failed and I am now essentially retired.
John: How do you believe the ruling will affect current escort operations? Do you believe most will now offer both in/outcall services or will most convert to incalls only to promote a safer environment?
Terri-Jean Bedford: I think at this date that largely depends on how the government responds to the decision. The Prime Minister has a choice. He can be decisive or he can hide behind the skirts of the woman judge and say its before the courts. Nonsense. It's before him.
Eileen: Hi Terri-Jean, congrats on the win. Will the legalization of sex work help curb the spread of HIV/AIDS and STIs?
Terri-Jean Bedford: Yes. Women will more freely seek advice and assistance and this is one of the ways they can protect themselves. This was also a health and safety matter.
Oralia: Can you comment on what seems to be the rising trend towards the criminalization of "the demand" or the people who purchase sex? I recently heard that at least two Latin American countries have approved the criminalization of clients, similarly to the steps taken in Norway and Sweden. And more countries seem to have proposed bills to discuss and finally approve similar laws. What do you think?
Terri-Jean Bedford: If the Prime Minister wishes to support that let him say so and let Parliament judge him. In my view, that would keep the activity underground and we are back where we are now. Nothing can be worse than that.
Melissa: Thank you for your answer... I am currently studying sex work in a philosophy course offered by Queen's University. We had a discussion with two women involved in sex work earlier last week; both women had different views regarding whether legalization or decriminalization would better protect those engaged in sex work. Hopefully new insight into which method would be more helpful will come to light soon. Overall, I think it would be helpful to have laws regulating sex work so as to promote this type of work in a healthy and safe manner. Thank you again for your comments and congrats again on the win :)
Guest: Hello. I think that violence against sex workers is very deeply set into the culture of this society through the obvious narratives of hatred of women as well as racism, classism etc. I personally remember jokes about "whores" going back to to my grade school. Do you think that explaining sex work should be part of sex education in schools as part of a larger program of normalizing the labour and dissolving harmful myths about it?
Terri-Jean Bedford: I am not sure that teaching about sex work in the early grades of school would be that helpful. Maybe in high school. It depends, again, on what the law will allow as sex work going forward.
Guest: This ruling is the first intelligent thing that has come along in quite a long while. Bravo!
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RADNOR Ś When VillanovaÆs name popped up on the screen during SundayÆs NCAA Tournament selection show, seniors Mouphtaou Yarou and Maurice ōMoö Sutton were the most satisfied men in the room.
This was it for Yarou and Sutton, their last chance to play in an NCAA Tournament.
ōEvery senior in this program, Scottie (Reynolds), Corey Fisher, took their team to the NCAA Tournament,ö the 6-10 center said. ōIÆm happy we were able to do that.ö
Sutton was elated, too, but for more than personal reasons. Sutton was a redshirt on the team that went to the Final Four in 2009, a redshirt freshman on the 2010 team that lost to St. MaryÆs (Calif.) in the second round and a redshirt sophomore of the squad that tied the program record with its seventh consecutive trip to the Big Dance in 2011.
ōIt means a lot to me to be able to get this program back to where we were,ö the 6-11 reserve forward/center said. öTo be able to do that is a feeling of accomplishment.ö
Win or lose to eighth-seeded North Carolina (24-10) Friday night in the second round of the NCAA South Regional in Kansas City (7:20 p.m., TNT) the legacy for Yarou and Sutton is that they helped the Wildcats (20-13) get back to the NCAA Tournament after a one-year absence and, hopefully, laid the ground work for more tournament appearances in the future.
And they did so in diametrically different ways. Yarou did it on the floor as one of VillanovaÆs leading scorer (9.7 ppg.) and top rebounder (7.8), while Sutton led from the background as his minutes diminished. Sutton went from being a starter in nine consecutive games where he averaged nearly 20 minutes per game to a little-used reserve who averaged less than four minutes per outing.
ōTo have a senior like Mo whoÆs not playing a lot and still have a great attitude, bring it every day, thatÆs as hard to do as what Mouph is doing, being the go-to guy and leading on the floor,ö Villanova coach Jay Wright said. ōBoth of them have been great this year.ö
SuttonÆs presence has been especially significant in the locker room and at practice, where he has become a vocal leader.
ōMo was on the Final Four team so we listen to him,ö Yarou said.
ōI donÆt like to put myself on the spot and say IÆm the talker on this team,ö Sutton said, ōbut if I feel something needs to be said, I say it.ö
The emphasis against the Tar Heels is to take care of the basketball and defend the 3-point line, something the Wildcats have struggled with this season. Villanova is No. 323 (out of 345 teams) in turnovers per game (15.7) and No. 296 in 3-point field goal percentage defense (36.6). The Wildcats are 4-8 when they turn the ball over 18 or more times, 6-8 when they allow nine or more 3-point field goals and 3-6 when the opposition has double-digit triples.
That does not bode well against a North Carolina team that likes to force turnovers and take threes. The Tar Heels rank 14th nationally in scoring (77.2 ppg.), No. 41 in 3-point field goal percentage (37.4), No. 52 in 3-point field goals made per game (7.5) and among the national leaders in turnovers forced per game (15.3).
ōThis is a totally different Carolina style of play,ö Wright said. ōItÆs really based on speed, quickness and perimeter shooting. Even in their half-court offense, they move the ball quickly and screen quickly. EverythingÆs just fast. TheyÆve always gone up and down, but theyÆve gone up and down with size. This is really quickness and speed and 3-point shooting ģ I was shocked to see them with four guards.ö
North Carolina is 8-3 since it switched to a smaller lineup in a 73-68 loss at Duke Feb. 13. The only losses were to the Blue Devils and two to ACC champ Miami.
ōWe have to handle this style of play better than we have all year,ö Wright said. ōThis is whatÆs given us trouble.ö
The Wildcats have to figure out a way to solve those problems in the NCAA Tournament and that is never an easy task, but at least theyÆre dancing, something that means a great deal to Yarou and Sutton.
ōWe just have to go out and play our game,ö Sutton said. ōItÆs a chance to play one more game and there are a lot of teams out there that would like to have that opportunity.ö
NOTES: This is the 15th meeting between the Wildcats and Tar Heels and the sixth in the NCAA Tournament. North Carolina leads the all-time series, 10-4, and has a 4-1 advantage in the tournament including wins in the 2009 national semifinals (83-69) and the 2006 Syracuse regional semifinal (67-66). VillanovaÆs only tournament win over North Carolina was a 56-44 triumph in the 1985 Southeast Region final. The Wildcats went on to win their only national title that year.


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Large Dams and Forced Displacement
Yacyreta Dam Argentina / Paraguay
Traveston Dam project Australia
Three Gorges Dam China
The Fight Against La Parota Dam México
Sardar Sarovar Dam India
Kariba Dam Zambia / Zimbabwe
In 2000, the World Commission on Dams presented its final report. Despite having the participation of governments, organizations for affected peoples, and hundreds of experts, the Commission acknowledged its inability to specify the number of displaced persons but ended up estimating that between 40 and 80 million people had been evicted from their homes and lands. In other words, no one knows the exact number. This human suffering has gone unseen, silenced by the consensus that has too often justified destructive water policies in the name of progress.
In many cases, the population was not even consulted. Their losses have rarely been compensated. Resettlement camps have extremely poor living conditions (overcrowding, lack of potable water, electricity, human services...), the soils are poor and fishing has disappeared. The resulting social and cultural impacts increase these communities' vulnerability, especially in the case of indigenous communities. This situation generates extreme poverty, hunger and poor sanitation for affected peoples.
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Integrate and Distribution over terms
This problem came out of Mark Deckers experimentation with the
UniformDistribution probability density function. (which returns a
function with Sign's in it)
One of the basic lessons I learned in calculus is that
I have an example where it appears that Mathematica hasn't figured that
lesson out yet.
Integrate[Sign[x] Sin[x]/(2 Pi),{x,-4,4}] returns
Integrate[Sign[x-Pi] Sin[x]/(2 Pi),{x,-4,4}] returns
Integrate[Sign[x] Sin[x]/(2 Pi)-Sign[x-Pi] Sin[x]/(2 Pi),{x,-4,4}]
takes about 5 times as long as either of the two preceding integrals and
eventually returns itself. ie Mathematica 3.0 can't do it. It is as
if Integrate didn't know it was supposed to distribute itself over the
terms. If I manually tell Integrate to distribute itself over the
Distribute[(Integrate[#1, {x, -4, 4}] & )[(Sign[x]*Sin[x])/(2*Pi) -
(Sign[-Pi + x]*Sin[x])/(2*Pi)]]
then it still takes a long time, but returns the correct answer, 2/Pi.
Am I correct that Integrate does not automatically distribute itself
over the terms or is there another explanation for this behavior? Is
there some option or package that corrects this seeming flaw? Thanks
for any insight you could offer.


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Contact: John Brett, FCCPS Communications
FALLS CHURCH, VA (March 31, 2011) After an extensive, nationwide search, the Falls Church City School Board today announced the selection of Dr. Toni Jones, currently the Chief Academic Officer for Deer Creek Public Schools in Oklahoma, as the new Superintendent of Schools for Falls Church City Public Schools.
The School Board is honored and delighted that Dr. Toni Jones will assume the helm of our school division, continuing our commitment to provide all students in the City with a world-class education, School Board Chairman Joan Wodiska said.
Dr. Jones is a proven, effective, and innovative leader in public education. She has the talent and vision to help ensure the quality, collaboration, and results our community expects from our public schools.
Honoring and building on Falls Churchs strong tradition of community and staff engagement, Jones will begin to meet FCCPS staff and community members as she transitions into her new position. Jones will be introduced to staff and community members through a series of meetings scheduled for April 11 and 12. After officially signing her contract at the April 12 School Board meeting, Jones will be introduced to staff and community members through a video message and letter.
Dr. Jones will officially start on June 13 and commence her duties as Superintendent on July 1, succeeding Dr. Lois Berlin, who announced her retirement earlier this year.
The School Board is deeply grateful for the tremendous input from the community and staff on this important decision. Such input directly informed and drove the School Boards decision to hire Jones, Wodiska said.
As part of the Superintendent search process, the School Board conducted six public hearings, an online survey for staff, and an online survey for the community. The Board also created a website to gather additional community and staff feedback and sought community input on the development of the criteria to evaluate Superintendent candidates. In total, more than 550 individuals, including Falls Church parents, school employees, and community members, responded to the School Board's detailed and thorough survey. As the search moved forward earlier this year, the School Board convened a Community Panel to assist in the interviews of potential candidates.
Recognized by the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards as a leader who Promotes Accomplished Teaching, Dr. Jones currently serves as the Chief Academic Officer for Deer Creek (OK) Public Schools where she has served in a variety of senior leadership positions for the past 13 years. Under Jones leadership, Deer Creek recognized by many as the top school district in Oklahoma has grown from 1,200 students to almost 4,000.
She brings a vast array of experience that spans more than two decades, having served as an elementary teacher, special education teacher, elementary principal, secondary school principal, and district K-12 curriculum and instructional technology administrator. She has worked on various aspects of more than eight large-scale school construction projects, and she has been a district leader on multi-million-dollar strategic planning.
Prior to joining Deer Creek, Jones worked in Sydney, Australia as a teacher and administrator at SCECGS Redlands, a diverse and dynamic international school community. Her career began in Reno, Nevada, as a multi-age teacher serving primarily an economically disadvantaged student population.
Jones has served in virtually every position available in a K-12 school division, and those experiences should help her acclimate quickly to Falls Church City Public Schools, Wodiska said. She has spent the past 13 years helping lead a high-performing, small school district like Falls Church. And with her experiences in everything from e-learning to special education to school construction, she brings both experience and knowledge in all of the major school issues currently facing our City.
I am energized and humbled by this opportunity, and I cant wait to embrace the community of Falls Church as we work collaboratively to make sure that our schools continue to build on a tradition of excellence that is highly regarded in Virginia, across the nation, and around the world, Jones said. Falls Church is the only school district I can see leaving my home of Oklahoma for. I absolutely love what I do on a daily basis, and I can promise the community of Falls Church that I will always be focused on what is best for our children!
Dr. Jones brings with her a deep understanding of curriculum and instruction. Her accomplishments include national recognition for technology integration K-12, implementing e-learning options, and seamlessly infusing a district wide data system for monitoring student learning. She has a specific strength for developing programs to target and assist struggling learners, while maintaining an environment that is rich in content and opportunity for all students, including a focus on gifted education.
She holds a dual bachelors degree in Special Education and Elementary Education from the University of Nevada, and a masters degree as a Reading Specialist from Charles Sturt University in Australia. Dr. Jones obtained administrative credentials from the University of Oklahoma, and a Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership from Oral Roberts University in Tulsa, OK.
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Maintenance Experience in the Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) Sector (Capability Profile)
T.A. Cook is a specialised Management Consulting firm. The core competence of the business is the sustainable implementation of asset, operations and service-oriented excellence. T.A. Cook's clients are typically businesses, their suppliers and contractors working with complex industrial assets across multiple sectors. The company has particular expertise in the Chemical as well as in the FMCG sector, supporting the most significant global producers to change, improve, reduce costs and increase productivity.
We gear our efforts to create measurable and sustainable improvements in processes, organisational set-up and bottom line results. Consulting to us means implementation and tangible results. We achieve performance improvements by concentrating on the key levers of success for our clients.
As implementation specialists we focus on the sustainable realisation of process quality improvements. Our specialisation and our approach clearly distinguish us from others:
- We complete projects where others only analyse or start the implementation.
- We view managerial behaviour and processes as more important than
- organisational structure.
- We deliver practical solutions with a strong focus on detail.
- We concentrate on performance
- drivers and problem causes – not the symptoms.
An important feature of our projects is the development of process ownership for the client.
FMCG experience
During the years we have developed
significant knowledge and capability within the FMCG sectors. We bring:
- Operations footprint development
- Production planning
- Supply Chain optimisation
- SKU variety management
- OEE uplift and optimisation
- Production unit cost reduction
- Structured approach to reduce technical and organisational performance killers
- Application of external best practice
- Cultural sensitivity and change management.
During our implementation projects we focus on sustainable performance optimisation. Our efforts gear towards a reduction of unit production costs while improving process performance. Productivity levers will be analysed, evaluated and optimised in a structured and sustainable manner. Our FMCG Optimisation Projects have yielded consistent and significant financial benefits for our clients by cost reductions and output increase by a strong OEE increase.
In accordance with our result-oriented acceleration method, we start with the identification of opportunity and the definition of an agreed business case. With an agreed timetable, a project starts with the implementation of key elements to increase efficiency. The realignment of core processes follows next. Organisational structure adjustments and behavioural change that ensure sustainable change take place in the final step.
The optimisation program is carried out in close co-operation with the client employees and management. According to the level of support needed, the T.A. Cook team stays on site. As change specialists we integrate the client team as much as needed in the change process to ensure buy-in and take-up. Based on our external expertise and internal knowledge, only workable solutions are implemented. Bottom line results will be generated, monitored and sustained.
Clients & Expertise
Over the past 15 years T.A. Cook has partnered with many different companies in various chemical, petrochemical, oil & gas, FMCG and utility sectors. T.A. Cook Consultants deliver at the highest levels of personal integrity and quality. Our consulting team delivers industry knowledge, best practice and practical hands-on experience with, on average more then 20 years personal experience in their respective field.
Our demonstrated efforts include – but are not limited to:
International Contract Bottling, 2006/07
Remit to increase bottling throughput by 20% during 6 month fixed time fixed cost project to support increase of market share, complexity of SKU's and changeovers. The project focused on the implementation of improved changeover processes, inter-departmental communication, enhanced management control and reporting systems and preventative maintenance procedures. Operators now receive uninterrupted changeover support resulting in a significant reduction in downtime. Audits following project implementation showed bottling throughput had considerably exceeded expectation. The following benefits were delivered:
- 35% uplift in production
- 25% decrease in downtime
- Improved shop floor and supervisory behaviours
- Introduction of product capacity
- planning and scheduling tool
- Introduction of planned maintenance routines and maintenance key performance indicators.
Mineral Water & Soft Drinks
Manufacturer, 2007/08
One of the largest soft drinks manufacturers in Europe required an analysis of the entire operational value chain to identify productivity and profitability improvements. T.A. Cook Consultants focused on the technical operation (bottling, pack-aging, maintenance) as well as before and after activities (production planning and logistics). The aim was to explore alternative ways of operating and to define clear actions that could be taken to increase plant productivity and improve process quality. It was also a requirement to develop a suitable project organisation (structure, resources etc.) and implementation plan.
The following quantitative and qualitative potential for improvement was identified:
- Potential to improve Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) by 10-17%
- Potential OEE increase of up to €460k per production line
- Improved production and capacity
- planning
- Reduction of set-up times by ca 30%
- Overtime reduction by 25-30%. Saving of up to €350k
- Improved staff motivation
- Elimination of unnecessary interfaces
- Transparent processes.
Confectionary Manufacturer, 2008/09
With 5 production sites, 4000 employees and market share in 50 countries the business wanted to improve and standardise maintenance processes across its facilities. Following an analysis it was identified that the business was hampered by historically-constrained organisation structures, a low ratio of planned to unplanned work as well as an unsatisfactory work-order system. In addition, significant OEE improvements were also identified. Project implementation included the creation of a single and unified Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) solution, to satisfy all commercial and technical requirements, simplify planning & scheduling and ensure sustainability. The next aspect was to determine the optimum maintenance structure and adapt the roles and responsibilities so tasks and requirements could be standardised. The following benefits were realised:
- Reduction of maintenance budget by 17%
- 50% reduction in breakdown related costs
- Increase in the planned ratio of work from 20% to 60%
- Overall savings range from €3.5m to €4.5m p.a. per site.


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Emu Oil Hair Loss
Does emu oil help in fighting hair loss?
Haven't heard of it: Haven't heard of emu oil, ostrich oil, nor any other bird oil work against balding. There are countless products out there, being sold with claims of fighting baldness. Emu oil is likely just another one of those products. A dermatologist or a hair restoration specialist can help find some treatments that have some benefit, but usually there is no easy cure. ...Read more
Hair Loss (Definition)
Hair loss, otherwise known as alopecia, can be caused by different reasons, including damage to the hair shaft or follicles or fungal infections. There are two main types of alopecia. Alopecia areata occurs when the body's immune system attacks hair follicles and causes hair to fall out. Androgenetic (or androgenic) alopecia, on the other hand, is an inherited form of hair loss. With alopecia areata, hair can fall out in patches all over the body. With androgenetic alopecia, hair on the head first thins and then falls out. In men, this is called male pattern hair loss; in women, it is called ...Read more
Suggest me some oil to stop hair loss?
Male-pattern loss: Only two agents are available to aid aga, or androgenetic hair loss: Minoxidil and propecia (finasteride). Don't count on anything else, even special oils and shampoos, to help. Talk to your dermatologist about this, because we all are trained in the treatments for aga. ...Read more
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Does almond oil work for hair loss men?
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Is coconut oil good for hair loss problem? does it really make a difference?
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Is rosemary oil a remedy for female hair loss? Age: 19
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Get an overview of this hotelApartment hotel in Seoul's Insadong shopping area
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Near historic palaces
Located in the popular Insadong district, Somerset Palace Seoul is about 1 km (0.6 mi) from the Gyeongbok, Changdeok, and Deoksugung palaces. The Angkuk subway station is a 3-minute walk.
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This downtown Seoul apartment hotel is a short walk from international businesses, embassies, and Insadong's antiques stores, galleries, and teahouses.
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Somerset Palace Seoul also offers 3 restaurants, café, billiards room, audio-visual equipment, multilingual staff, laundry facilities and 24-hour convenience store. There is also free WiFi, a currency exchange service, luggage storage and a rooftop terrace. Free parking is available to guests during their stay.
- Children's club (free)
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- Total number of rooms - 400
- Number of floors - 18
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Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit are required at check-in for incidental charges.
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Housekeeping is not provided on Sundays or Holidays. For more details, please contact the office using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
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