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|Reviews for The Alternate Saga
| MFB chapter 2 . 6/17/2005
May I just say that the alternate reality/time travel stuff is the most inspired thing in your fic. It gave me chills just thinking about the posbilities.
Reading stuff like this makes me want to write up something non-parody based. The greatness of your descriptions are breathtaking. Sometimes they DO et a bit technical/difficult, but that gives you your style. I rather like it.
Oh, and I found Luke to be very entertaining in this chapter. Well, in most for that matter. :)
| MFB chapter 33 . 6/17/2005
W00T! Thatnk's for updating, Cy. You reminded me and my blasted memory to review this! Oh, and thanks for the thanks. :)
Wepic chapter. Getting into Vader's head was quite inspired. And the Ep I stuff is always fun.
I was quite suprized to hear that Vader diliked the Emperor. Quite. It'll be interesting to see how this unfolds.
No real problems here, aside from the length of the chapter. ;) I'll see if I can force my lazy self into reviewing the other chapters.
| GAKDragonMCP chapter 10 . 4/2/2005
Hey. because of technical difficulties with this website (grr) I can not insert a chapter here that should be next. What thou shoulst do is go up to 25 or so and clickly the chapter called "Agent Training", because it should be next. After that go back to number 11. Confused yet? Good luck...
First off: No chapter 25. Second off: No chapter called "Agent Training." Third off, Chapters 8 and 9 are exactly the same
| Katey of Maychoria chapter 23 . 3/14/2005
more please! more. I can't wait until Vader and Luke meet. I keep imagining the conversation going something like this: "Did you realize that ten years ago you killed your own son? He was the Force sensitive pilot over Yavin. Oh, and you killed your daughter too, Princess Leia was your child, you killed her when you blew up Yavin. Oh and did I mention I have been brought here from an alternate timeline?"
| HyperCaz chapter 22 . 2/11/2005
you'd better update soon. I'd like to see Corran coping. teehee
| TuskinRaider chapter 21 . 2/7/2005
Nice i hope you get a new chapter up soon...
| HyperCaz chapter 18 . 12/10/2004
interesting developments. keep up the good work.
| Adanu chapter 17 . 12/4/2004
Well, so far you're fine. however, one thing you really, REALLY need to do, is put your fic through a spell checker at the very least.
Or get a beta reader to help point out mistakes. The chapters have gotten worse with the typos, but it isn't fic threatening... yet.
| Tankred chapter 14 . 11/12/2004
Well shit, does things EVER go right for the Jedi?
| Tankred chapter 12 . 11/5/2004
Oh crap, the Empire strikes again.
| HyperCaz chapter 12 . 11/5/2004
excellent, once again.
| Tankred chapter 10 . 10/12/2004
Don't you think Han would've been more surprised to see Luke than that?
| Adanu chapter 10 . 10/9/2004
You did? I didn't get a mail...send me another when you get the chance. I like the way you handled things here...though Han seems a bit too trusting.
Regardless, look forward to more.
| HyperCaz chapter 10 . 10/9/2004
another great chapter...glad to have Han around
| HyperCaz chapter 9 . 9/29/2004
this is actually quite a good story. please update!


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"Oh, I did not expect him to give in so easily"
Conan was gearing up for a fite and everything.
Evenheim sounds like a fun place for things to go awry ;)
Yeaaaaah....I'm pretty excited for them to get there :D
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In discussion, a Commissioner may condemn the nature of likely consequences of the proposed measure in strong terms, but must avoid a discussion of personalities, and under no circumstances may he/she attack or question the motives of another Commissioner or staff.
– from the Decorum of Debate section of the Augusta Commission Rules of Procedure, adopted July 3, 1996
Unfortunately, the statement above does not resemble in any way the caustic and damaging tone set forth by our current Augusta Commission, where the motives of our staff are publicly attacked by individual commissioners who seem hell-bent on belittling, berating and bullying city employees.
I have long shared with the public and our commissioners that I believe it is extremely duplicitous to ask city employees to adhere to rules and procedures governing their actions if elected officials do not first demonstrate the ability to hold ourselves accountable to those rules of procedure that govern our own behavior.
What message does it send to our community's youth when they are asked to sign no-bullying contracts in their schools while their elected officials continue to act in this manner, while refusing to even take the small step of re-affirming the Code of Conduct already in place?
It sends the message that elected officials can act any way they see fit without consequences. I would like to share with our citizens just how damaging the consequences of these actions can be for all of us.
After being elected to office, every official in the state must complete a Newly Elected Official training course. In the legal portion of the course, new officials are reminded repeatedly never to play out personnel issues publicly. Doing so creates a tremendous amount of legal liability; it gives terminated employees grounds for filing lawsuits.
As the longest-serving member of our local elected body, I have watched for more than six years as this sound advice has gone unheeded, and our city repeatedly has had to defend lawsuits from former employees who were tried and convicted in the court of public opinion by overzealous elected officials who sought the media spotlight as opposed to considering the best interests of the citizens they serve, since taxpayer dollars are used to defend these lawsuits.
Another consequence of these actions is that they feed and foster a culture of fear and intimidation that puts our city at a competitive disadvantage for recruiting employees. I constantly remind commissioners that we do not operate in a vacuum. Our meetings and our local media coverage are available to a worldwide audience online.
THIS SAME CULTURE of intimidation – in which employees live in fear of attracting the wrath of an individual commissioner, to then be publicly dragged through the mud while running the risk of damaging their personal reputations and their career options – is on display for the world to see.
Over time, a business that cannot attract and retain the most qualified employees will be outpaced by competitors. The same principle applies to local governments.
In these difficult economic times, economic development and business recruitment has become even more competitive. Having worked with our local economic development team for many years, Augusta has done well recruiting new businesses and helping businesses grow.
However, in this competitive environment for businesses looking to locate here vs. other cities, many factors affect the decision-making. With all things being equal, from cost of living to incentives packages, if a competing city has a more stable and less controversial governing body, the scales are tipped in its favor.
Although we're doing well, we will never know what we've lost. The direct consequence of commissioners grandstanding, pushing personal agendas and courting controversy ultimately is not creating jobs and opportunity at the rate we're capable of, while taking money out of citizens' pockets and food off their tables.
To support a business-friendly environment, it is extremely important to support existing businesses that create jobs for, and invest in, our community.
ONE SUCH BUSINESS is Automatic Data Processing, a major employer that has 800 employees while continuing to grow right here in Augusta. Several years ago, ADP invested heavily in our institutions of higher learning by equally dividing a $600,000 grant among Paine College, Augusta Technical College and Augusta State University.
This Fortune 300 company recently was dragged through the mud, with its reputation impugned by individual commissioners during ongoing discussions for the potential for ADP to become further involved with handling our city's human resources functions. It remains to be seen whether this will happen and whether it would be cost-effective for the city to pursue this option, but the way in which a major employer for, and investor in, our community was treated through the process cannot have any positive impact on our business recruitment efforts.
Over the past six years as mayor, I have shared with individuals and organizations that I consider myself extraordinarily blessed to have the overwhelming support of the vast majority of the city that I serve.
I also have shared that those individuals and families who are the foundation of my support generally are not the people who grouse and complain through websites, blogs and silly Facebook pages where adults behaving in the most childish manner possible actually invest hours out of each day in trafficking in rumor, innuendo and misinformation while seeing who can act the most absurd.
To change the tenor of the situation we now find ourselves in – and to keep these actions from having further damaging consequences for the city we love and are blessed to call home – our local elected officials need to hear an overwhelming, albeit respectful, message from citizens and businesses throughout Augusta that this type of behavior will no longer be tolerated.
I'll continue to do my part and ask that you all do yours.
(The writer was first elected mayor of Augusta in 2005.)


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Did you know that it is illegal to sell alcohol in Bourbon County, but drinkers are free to down a few in Christian County? This and much more essential Kentucky know-how awaits within the pages of this humorous guide. Hundreds of stories are accompanied by addresses and phone numbers for the brave, so you yourself can meet the woman who collects pictures of swirling toilet seats, visit the store that sells more Florida souvenirs than any gift shop not in Florida, and race an outhouse on wheels during the Great Outhouse Blowout!


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Reach for the sky – Bournemouth Aviation Museum
Pete London visits Christchurch to find a very different kind of museum, one which encourages a hands-on approach
Published in November '15
Dorset's south coast is home to a museum with a genuine difference. Opposite bustling Bournemouth Airport, take the B3073 Hurn to Merritown road until you spy a huge 1950s Vulcan jet bomber nose, high above the hedgerows. You'll find no sharp-eyed attendants, waiting to pounce lest your hand moves toward some dusty relic …
Bournemouth Aviation Museum prides itself on encouraging visitors to explore its exhibits. Touch the old passenger airliners, helicopters and jet fighters: climb into them, investigate their cockpits, soak up the experience. The place is truly hands-on, offering a chance to actually sit inside the aeroplanes.
For the museum's organisers, it hasn't always been blue skies. Told to leave their previous premises, they feared the precious aircraft would have to be sold off or even scrapped. Happily though, after efforts from enthusiasts, councillors and volunteers, today the venture is very much in business on its new open-air site.
Bournemouth Airport has an important place in aviation history. Opened in 1941 as RAF Hurn, it's seen manufacture of airliners and even parts for Concorde; today, passenger flights connect with destinations across Europe and beyond. The museum reflects this heritage, and several of the main exhibits have local links.
Museum trustee David Shore comes from a long background in the aviation industry. 'We're delighted to have acquired the fuselage of the Boeing 737 passenger jet once used by Palmair, our local tour operator until quite recently. For years it carried holidaymakers from Bournemouth Airport; many Dorset people will remember it.' Now open to the public, the Boeing's beautifully-restored cabin hosts Palmair memorabilia while you can also view the fully-equipped cockpit.
It's not the only exhibit with local connections. 'Our BAC 1-11 jet cockpit section was rescued from Boscombe Down airfield, around 30 miles away,' explains David. 'But she was built much closer to home, just across the road from us in a factory on the airport, back in 1973.' The 1-11 has been neglected, and its restoration will be a major undertaking.
Many of the museum's aircraft date from the 1950s and 1960s. One of the oldest complete airframes is a Meteor jet night-fighter built in 1954; access is via sturdy steps up to its cockpit. Alongside is a sleek Hunter fighter which once flew with the RAF's Black Arrows aerobatics team, while the Jaguar ground-attack aircraft arrived at Bournemouth during autumn 2009.
Several aircraft nose sections are also open for viewing. The Viscount propeller-driven freighter cockpit wears a vivid red Parcel Force scheme. Two fast jet noses sit nearby: a Canberra photo-reconnaissance plane, and an ex-Royal Saudi Air Force Lightning fighter. High in its specially-built cradle is the Vulcan nose section; to see the cockpit you climb up through a narrow access hatch. The Vulcan is rather like a reverse Tardis, big on the outside but pretty cramped within!
Recently arrived is a Wasp helicopter which flew with the Royal Navy. Its bigger Westland cousin, a bright yellow Wessex, once tested flight control systems and radios. Flight refuelling probes, engines and pilotless air targets are also displayed, while indoor galleries house collections of artefacts and models.
A viewing platform allows you to watch activities across the road on the airport; alternatively, check out the museum's unusual lorry-mounted runway caravan. David's proud of the rare orange-and-white exhibit. 'Inside is an electronic flight tracker fixed on Bournemouth, so you can observe airborne movements displayed in real time, and then see the actual planes arrive. As well as restoring the caravan we kitted it out. Some people spend all afternoon there, especially if it's raining – and it's free!'
An outside seating area is provided, where you can enjoy refreshments. As David says: 'People like to have picnics while they watch the airport planes come and go. We also have an old yellow double-decker bus you can make use of; sometimes parties break out on board!' A recent and popular addition to the growing vehicle collection is a 1980's Dodge fire engine.
The museum's staff includes several women, dispelling once and for all the idea that aviation buffs are exclusively male. David's wife Grace works in the shop, a real goldmine of books and gifts. 'For enthusiasts we have regular talks on aviation themes, but we're also keen to keep our appeal as wide as possible.'
'We cater for private functions such as wedding anniversaries, and take bookings for children's parties; the kids love to climb over the aircraft and play in the cockpits.' For younger visitors too there's the 'Jet Set Go' aviation activity trail, with prizes donated by local companies.
Social media is important for the museum, adds Grace. 'We have a Facebook page and our website advertises special events, particularly our annual vintage transport days which include classic cars, military vehicles, fashion from the past and live period music.'
So today, the sky's the limit for the collection. It's a welcoming well-run place, with absorbing exhibits for enthusiasts and room to let the kids play. If you want a fun time where you can fiddle, poke and prod while pretending to be Biggles, Bournemouth Aviation Museum is the place to visit! ◗
More information:
Bournemouth Aviation Museum, Merritown Lane,
Hurn, Christchurch BH23 6BA.
Tel: 01202 473141
Satnav: BH23 6BA
To 28 March 2015, open daily, 10 am to 4 pm (last entry 3 pm); closed Christmas Day, Boxing Day. 29 March 2015 to 25 October 2015, open daily, 10 am to 5 pm.
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The Oktoberkreig was a violent internal conflict within the French Empire's Eastern Department during the late 1920's and the early 1930's. The civil conflict, which draws its name from the German October War, was begun with the execution of populist Russian political leader Dmitri Dagadev on September 8, 1928. Shortly thereafter, mass uprisings began across beleaugured, impoverished and long-abused Old Russia, soon giving the appearance of a fully-fledged civil war ongoing in the East.
The conflict lasted from late September 1928 deep into the spring of 1929, with French troops being committed to Russia to mercilessly put down the attempts to form a breakaway state. While the uprising was deemed officially over by Albert II and his inner circle by Christmas 1928 following the capture and execution of Nikolai Bukharin, the revolution's de facto figurehead, violence in the region continued for months and Old Russia remained unstable for the next decade due to the collapse of the local economy.
The Oktoberkreig is significant for numerous reasons. It brought hundreds of thousands of Franco-German troops from the heart of the Empire out to the sparsely populated and impoverished Eastern Department for the first time and over a million soldiers were eventually stationed in Russian cities by the early 1930's to stave off another such potential uprising, to the chagrin of the soldiers, their commanders and the populace. The paranoia in Paris after the uprising and sustained violence led Albert II to initiate the New Reign of Terror to prevent more uprisings closer to Paris or the Rheinland, where the French had an enormously vested economic interest. It also destabilized Old Russia's vast rural regions to the point of total anarchy throughout most of the 1930's. All of these factors contributed to Sebastien Bonaparte's surprisingly rapid rise to prominence, power and influence in the East during the late 1930's while in practical exile, where he amassed the diverse coalition of fighters who would eventually help him overthrow the Parisian government in the French Civil War. Some historians consider the French Civil War to merely be a continuance of the Oktoberkreig on a larger scale, which in turn was itself a continuance of deep-rooted cultural, societal and political divisions within the Empire that were not resolved until Sebastien instituted sweeping modernization reforms in the 1940's.


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What the American flag means to me.
The American flag means a lot to me. It salutes all the people that risk there lives to save ours, it speaks of Freedom and peace. It is something we stand for we believe in for something we salute. The American flag to is one of the last things that actually stand for peace and doesn't want war or controversy all it wants for us to be is an United Kingdom for us to understand we are together in war or in peace, it makes us one.


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The crowd's hero was leading his home grand prix, looked to have it all under control. It was a beautiful sunny day and all was right with the world...
Bang! "I felt it fractionally before it actually went," said Lewis Hamilton a couple of hours later, still numb of emotion. "It just suddenly went a bit loose as I was coming out of Turn 5. I didn't think it was about to explode; I just felt something a bit strange. Then it went. You're just a passenger for a moment, because as the left-rear drops down, the front-right is up in the air and you're in fifth gear with only two wheels on the ground, fighting for control."
Hamilton had most of the lap to complete before he could crawl into the pits; his sidewall and its Pirelli lettering remained intact, but the fibres attached to it flailed around like a Catherine wheel. It was a beautiful pattern with an ugly message. It was lap eight, and that message carried on the gusting wind, a portent of what was to come.
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Nine lanes of customized Centurion EasyGate from Centaman Entrance Control have been installed 200 George Street, Sydney.
Part of the requirement for the building was for an integrated access control system, lift destination control system and turnstile solution to limit building access to only authorized occupants and visitors whilst speeding up pedestrian movement in to and up through the building. The caveat being the turnstile design had to blend in with the overall building design.
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Galunlati is the Umbral home of Great Uktena, the totem of the Uktena tribe. It is the dwelling place of mythical beasts and the home of nature's most dangerous and majestic features. Nature is more pronounced within Galulati: Peaks are higher, forests are thicker, rivers are quicker and storms fiercer. Many Uktena who want to claim the rank of Elder have first to visit Galunlati and survive it before being accepted into the higher circles of their tribe.
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Videos From Ferguson — Police Car on Fire, Brown Family Statement & More
Here are some reactions from tonight's grand-jury announcement in Ferguson, Missouri, in which Officer Darren Wilson was not charged with any crimes in the shooting death of Michael Brown this past summer.
Police Officer Darren Wilson Not Indicted for Michael Brown Shooting
A grand jury in Ferguson, Missouri, chose not to indict Officer Darren Wilson in the shooting death of Michael Brown this past August.
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This volume of collected essays explores the journey of refugees, with scholars from Europe, Africa, India and Sri Lanka analysing literary representations of the flight and exile of refugees from across the world since World War II. It is a rich and varied compilation that sheds light on various dimensions of displacement and exile.
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For the past few days the Decor To Adore blog has been celebrating the 150th birthday of Laura Ingalls Wilder.
Laura at age 84 at the library in Mansfield, Missouri, in 1951.
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Laura handwrote all of the "Little House" manuscripts on yellow legal pads. I've included a mini notebook with a pretty gold pen for you to jot down your creative thoughts.
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PAST FUTURE My culture in the past, present, and future MY ROOTS PRESENT FOOD TRADITIONS WHAT CULTURAL ELEMENTS WILL I MODIFY? WHAT CULTURAL ELEMENTS WILL I KEEP? WHAT CULTURAL ELEMENTS WILL I ABANDON? RELIGION FAMILY LIFE SELF VOLUNTEER AND CHARITY WORK By: Mathusana Gnanasegaram ?! Thank you for listening!Full transcript


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Alright, I am sorry if this gets lengthy, but I really need some advice.
I recently got divorced from my husband who was emotionally abusive. I was isolated from any outside activity for nearly three years. I got married very young. Yes, it was a bad decision, but you live and learn, right? Married at 19.I am 21 now. I have not been single since my freshman year of high school. I am just getting used to being able to have an adult life and doing what I please. I want to get back into the dating scene, but I feel totally lost. Where are good places to meet guys.and If I do meet one.how much do I tell him about my past. I can think of nothing more frightening than telling a potential dating possibility that I am recently divor.I think that is how far I would get before they split. How much information when you first meet is too much information. I am not ashamed of what happened to me and I feel like it is unfair to keep that information hidden. I do have some bizarre mannerisms that are a direct result of the abusive relationship and I feel like the only way I can justify them is by letting others know what happened to me. I have no idea where to meet guys, I have no idea how to approach, or even what to say once I have approached. Like I said, I am totally lost and I have no idea where to begin. Any advice is appreciated.
Secondly, if you were talking to a lovely lady and said that she was divorced and then the reason why.would that intimidate you or turn you off completely?
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I think if I met someone young- who was divorced, I'd be curious, just as to why you married so young. Like I might ask you "Were you high school sweethearts? did you marry because you wanted kids young? Anything like that/wanted your own family?" It's just the first questions I thought of, but that's about it for now.
But every guy is different and has their own things that attract them and their pet peeves that they stay away from.
And I guess it's good to bring it up, but don't dwell on it as if it looks like the past is all you can focus about. Total downer, lol, on a first date with a fresh start. And first dates are kind of like job interview with all the question asking going on, and getting to know and a feel for each other. And like, hypothetically speaking, if you and I were out on a date - I would try to find out things you learned from the experience rather than things that you regretted. I would want to find more out about that later. I'd try to keep it more up-beat at first and not bring up any bad memories or anything. Just to keep the date more easy going and fun for the time being. But that's just how I would go about it.
And then maybe over the phone or over the next few dates, explain more when he wants to get to know more about it, or when you feel comfortable opening up to him.00|00|0
i think you have to be subtle at the beginning. tell him that you are recently divorced from your highschool sweetheart, and that it turned out to be a disaster. but don't go into details, certainly not on the first night you meet him or go out with him. after you have seen each other a few times then you can start to elaborate on what exactly happened.
i don't think guys are turned off by a recently divorced girl, they are turned off however by a girl that is a mess. if you get my drift.
i say get to know him, then spit out the details and that you are pretty upset still over it or whatever. if the guy likes YOU, all of this stuff won't hurt your chances of getting together with him, but definitely if you are still distraught and a bit of a mess then I would recommend to wait, not go out with anyone, and just enjoy single life, until you are happy again.00|00|0
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The Rawalpindi Region has always been quite active in terms of economic activities as being a part of Ancient Silk Route and it's still the largest economic city of the Northern Part of Pakistan. And in days to come, China-Pakistan Economic Corridor will boost its value even more. The 4th phase of CPEC is mainly about the establishment of Industrial Zones with which Potohar Region will be benefitted directly and this will help to eradicate unemployment and consequently poverty.
RCCI is devoted to promote trade through B2B and C2C meetings in order to facilitate the members and provide benefits for the business community. In this regard, under project of PACTs, a research conference is to be held in Dushanbe in near future to promote trade with these landlocked countries. RCCI has always cherished new horizons whether it's related to different business sectors like IT with ICT awards, admiring the endeavors of Ambassadors to develop trade liaisons, congregate all Chambers of Commerce & Industries of Pakistan on one platform to form a unified policy and many more.
We must understand that the dynamics of business are changing and the corporate culture has emerged. I deem that it is Chamber's foremost function to advocate & contribute inputs orchestrating the Trade related Policies of the Country by raising our voice serving the needs of Business Community. Whether the policy is regarding the Trade, Textile, I.T., Health, Energy and Industry etc.
As I have been elected President RCCI; I vow that what may come, me and my team will stand with our members in resolving their business issues. With a strong commitment to our Mission, Vision and Values, the Rawalpindi Chamber of Commerce & Industry will continue to be a strong advocacy forum for business. I invite every business individual & organization to our esteemed platform for considering positive & salubrious inputs to have constructive business environment ramification on regional business climate. I look forward to work with all stakeholders of economy.
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With all the humbleness and a sense of gratefulness to Allah Almighty; I am thankful to all my seniors and members of Executive Committee for posing confidence in me and giving me an opportunity to serve as Senior Vice President of this esteemed Chamber for the year 2016-2017.
During my Tenure as Vice President of RCCI in 2009-10, I came to understand many things regarding the systemic approach of the Chamber as well as the needs of the business community and henceforth I feel gratified for the opportunity to utilize my experience for the betterment of the business community. The Rawalpindi Chamber of Commerce and Industry is committed to provide unique services to the Entrepreneurs, Private Sector and Global Investors; serving them to realize their individual dreams and vision. Our strength lies in our ability to work together, we unite you to join us in our quest to build a stronger and more prosperous community. Invest in yourself, your business and your community by becoming involved in the chamber activites. We welcome your participation.
Advocacy is one of the role chamber plays. We work hard to understand the issues affecting your business, and we lobby on your behalf to all levels of government.We welcome your feedback and look forward to hearing from you during the year.
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It is an honor for me to be elected as Vice President of Rawalpindi Chamber of Commerce and Industry for the year 2016-17. I would dedicate my efforts to serve the business community by facilitating them in doing businesses. I aim to continue the legacy of RCCI by doing market research, organizing of business events, trainings and seminars, and trade exhibitions at both national and international level so as to serve the business community specifically the businessmen of Rawalpindi Region. We, as a team, will be exploring the existing trade potential of the region and will try to dig out new avenues of growth and progress for the region. We will be addressing the issues and concerns being raised by our businessmen from every sector and will negotiate it with the Government through different channels. I would like to take this opportunity and serve our country by playing my role in the development of the economy of Pakistan.


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The Northern Wyoming Community College District will admit high school students based on the following criteria: 1) Applicants who are at least 16 years old; 2) Applicants who are high school students who present approval of their principals to enroll in selected college courses; and 3) Applicants who, because of unusual circumstances, might be better served by the college. Official high school transcripts are not required for admission to NWCCD but may be required for specific programs. Students are urged to submit official transcripts of their high school work in order to assist in the process of academic advising. Students must schedule an appointment (Sheridan - 307.674.6446 ext. 2000; Gillette - 307.686.0254 ext. 1410 & 1411) to complete the math and English placement exams unless the student has achieved a 23 or above on the ACT. A $5.00 fee is assessed for each exam, and a picture ID is required. First time students who are taking online courses can complete the online registration form which will be reviewed by Advising Center personnel prior to official registration. Existing students can enroll directly into a class using WebAdvisor. Students must complete an Orientation to Online Learning option prior to the end of the first week of classes.
As mentioned in the Student Requirements section, students are expected to complete one of the Orientation to Online Learning options prior to the end of the first week of classes. There are three (3) orientation options to choose from:
It is expected that a high school mentor provide the student ample information regarding facilities and opportunities that foster access to distance learning courses. Completing online courses requires Internet access that some students may not have at home. NWCCD strongly believes students should exercise their right to access the assistance available to them whether the service is provided by the college or the corresponding high school. Students who feel they need additional tutoring should first contact the online course instructor and resident school mentor for assistance and direction prior to arranging for tutoring services at the resident school. Tutoring services at the resident school, if warranted, should adhere to the school's tutoring guidelines of incorporating objectives and procedures that empower the student to work and learn on his/her own.
Students falling behind should immediately contact the instructor and the resident school mentor for assistance and direction. Upon consultation with the instructor and school mentor, the student should have a better understanding of the options available to either catch up or start from the current unit and move forward. Students not performing satisfactorily, after assistance resources have been exhausted, can withdraw from the course or complete the course as best they can and retake if the course is failed.
Every instructor must turn in mid-term grades for every student listed on the grade roster. The instructor has the option of recording either grades of A, B, C or S for a student who is passing. D and F grades must be reported. The grade rosters will indicate if the student has dropped the course. The date grades must be entered into the student system or received by the Records Office is listed on the College calendar. Outreach instructors may fax their grades to the Sheridan Records Office (307-674-7205) or the Gillette Records Office (307-687-7141) prior to/on the date due. Grade rosters must be kept on file as required by the Wyoming Community College Commission.
Each student is assigned a faculty advisor. Students' strengths, weaknesses, interests and aptitudes are considered prior to assignment. An attempt shall be made to assign students to advisors most appropriate to the students' interests and goals. Faculty advisors are expected to schedule periodic conferences during the year with each student and to be available at other times to assist his advisees even if by phone.
While there is not an intervention plan currently in place at NWCCD, instructors are trained and expected to monitor performance and participation efforts and recognize "red flags" in order to intervene with the student as early as possible. Not logging into the course for the entire week, not submitting the past week's assignments, turning in subpar work on a consistent basis, and not participating in a group project are a few tell tale signs that a student may be struggling.
Lori Thilmany
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You put up the wrong picture. This is of a shirt.00|00|0
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Umm, I am sorry but this looks like a shirt to me.00|00|0
You put up the wrong picture. This is of a shirt.
Umm, I am sorry but this looks like a shirt to me.
Have an opinion?
It gives impression of a short dress with a hoodie on top
NO!.. NO! Don't wear it, if I found you in my way then I will steal those sexy legs and run away , then how will you walk.. 😳.
AND red color makes it look even much better
hmm new type of dress?
I don't see a dress. Is this the right pic?
looks like what 12 years wear or probably below 10 yeah
not my type of dress sorry
No. This is very middle school. The only good thing, imho, is the bag.
The shoes are actually kinda cool too.
No, it just looks like a sloppy t-shirt. If that's the look you want, sure, but you might as well just wear a sloppy t-shirt.
Thats a dress? Uhm well i guess it looks alright... But to me it kinda looks like an oversized tee.
Is that a dress? I must of mistaken it for an oversized tee.
Something I would totally wear when alone, not on a date, if it was mid thigh.
Luuuuuuuuuuuuuuuurve your style :)
wheres the rest of it?
It looks like a shirt on you. I wouldn't recommend, maybe if it was longer.
That is a dress? That totally looks like a shirt to me. I like how the bag looks though!
It doesn't look like a dress..
Looks like A shirt
I think your legs are pretty. The "dress" looks good on you. But, it's kind of short, so just make sure nothing that you don't want to show is showing :)
You have a really good figure for dresses and I think you could try for something more feminine. Its cute but kinda looks like a sweatshirt.
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How rich is Itumeleng Khune, Here is an estimated Net Worth of how much money Itumeleng Khune has/makes estimated from his assets and profession salaries(how much they earn)
R20 million
Date of Birth/Age
20 June 1987
Soccer Player (GoalKeeper)
South African
1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)
Itumeleng Isaac Khune
Itumeleng Khune, is a South African Soccer Player in position of Goalkeeper
Khune was born in Ventersdorp, South Africa , in the North West province. He attended high school at New Nation, Westridge, St Barnabas and RW Fick High Schools. He grew up with a passion of playing soccer from the dusty streets. Khune also loved cricket as one of his favorite sports.
He is now playing for Kazer Chiefs and been with it for a while. He also had many matches as Bafana Bafana Goalkeeper.
He first earned limelight when he saved three penalties against Mamelodi Sundowns in Telkom Knockout Finals from Peter Ndlovu and Esrom Nyandoro. He has been the Goalkeeper for South Africa Under 20 Team, Under 23 Team and currently keeps for the South Africa National Team as well.
Itumeleng Khune has been in an open relationship with Minnie Dlamini who he has bought a car as a gift.
Khune has an estimated net worth of approximately R20 million


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It took him four-and-a-half hours to rise from his slumber and emerge from his private domain. But when he finally did invade public spaces in Calcutta, the star of Mangal Pandey ' The Rising rose to the occasion like very few can.
Saturday the 13th belonged to Aamir Khan, on screen and off it.
'This city is very special for me,' said Aamir, dapper in his black-and-white traditional outfit, before stepping out of ITC Sonar Bangla into the lap of popular adulation at Forum and City Centre.
'I remember I had come down during the release of Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak and also when it celebrated a silver jubilee,' he smiled, having specially asked for a plate of char-grilled bekti and a pot of Darjeeling tea for lunch.
'The last time I was here was for Dil Chahta Hai (four years ago). The people of Calcutta have always been favourable to my movies and I find them very emotional, very hot-blooded' very much like Mangal Pandey.'
A little too hot-blooded is what he would discover hours later, when frenzied fans at Forum nearly caused a wardrobe malfunction for partner Kiran Rao.
But that was later. In the cool confines of the Bypass star address, after being brought to the city by The Telegraph, Aamir spoke of the star's bonding with the sepoy, a character he had given two-and-a-half years of his life to.
'I found Mangal a very realistic character. That's what appealed to me. His heroism is very much there, the fact that he is ready to sacrifice his life, the fact that he is ready to face death head-on and fight for what he believes in. What makes him even more heroic for me was the fact that he was ready to question' himself also. He started out as a loyal sepoy but then he asks himself, 'Am I doing the right thing by working for the Company'
Given his closeness to the character, how hard was it to get rid of the famous moustache' 'I am close to all my characters. It was as difficult to say goodbye to my goatee in Dil Chahta Hai as it was in bidding goodbye to the moustache of Mangal Pandey. Characters take so much of your life that they stay as memories,' he confessed, face shaved clean and gelled hair immaculately in place.
True to character, the star tried to distance himself from the sepoy. 'It's extremely important for me to become the character. People must see Mangal Pandey on screen, they should not see Aamir Khan or they must see Bhuvan (Lagaan) or they must see Akash (Dil Chahta Hai). That for me is my real success if it happens' My star power is something which should come into play to bring audiences into the theatres and then I should become the character.'
On Saturday, that star power brought thousands to two multiplexes screening Ketan Mehta's Rs 40-crore epic, INOX (Forum) and then INOX (City Centre).
Aamir! Aamir! Aamir!
For Mangal Pandey, the first rising he ran into in Calcutta couldn't have been better ' or worse. A crowd of more than 5,000 just went crazy at the Elgin Road mall on Saturday evening as Aamir stepped out of his black Mercedes, holding Kiran Rao's hand.
A security cordon enabled Aamir and Kiran to reach the base of the escalator from where the star waved and blew kisses to a Forum full to the brim.
The shrieks grew louder and the crowd inched closer as the couple proceeded towards the first-floor elevator. Hands stretched out from all sides ' some to touch the star, some armed with camera phones.
One hand from the mob managed to reach Kiran, in a sea green chiffon, and all but yanked off the strings of her spaghetti-strap blouse. As she dropped to her knees, Aamir lunged forward to shield her. The pair was immediately whisked away in the elevator.
Twenty minutes later, a composed Aamir reappeared in the INOX lobby, with director Ketan Mehta and co-actor Toby Stephens in tow, but without Kiran.
'Aamir, Aamir Aamir' they cried. He waved, he smiled, he blew kisses' Then, finding the passage to the auditorium ' where he was to have addressed the audience and cut a Mangal Pandey cake ' blocked by crowds and cameras, he beat a hasty retreat.
Outside, hundreds had lined the road for a closer glimpse of their hero. And no sooner had Aamir taken a turn towards the exit, a bunch of girls and boys made a dash towards his Merc, some trying to shove in a hand, others trying to clamber on to the bonnet.
Aamir! Aamir! Aamir' Next stop, City Centre.
Kaun hai kanha' Kaun hai radha' Kaun hai samjha' Kaun hai jaana'
When Aamir exercised his vocal chords at the evening show of INOX (City Centre) at screen 4, packed with winners of The Telegraph Ticket to the Stars SMS promotion, the frenzy resembled the chaotic Holi celebrations in The Rising.
But that was quite thanda compared to the thunderous reception that Aamir received from the fans waiting outside the Salt Lake multiplex. The man reigning all around town in red uniform and flowing hair did oblige for a jharokha darshan, standing at strategic junctions on the escalator for a sneak peek.
Aware of the arrival of Aamir, audiences from other screens left their respective films to catch a glimpse of the man of the moment and to capture his latest look on mobile cameras. Flashing a smile here and there, Aamir led co-actor Toby Stephens (also in black) to the theatre where Mangal Pandey was being screened.
'Sorry to have interrupted your film,' said Aamir, killing them softly with his charm. 'We can't wait for four years' we want more of you,' was the public demand, to which he divulged his newly-adopted game plan ' 'one film at a time for four months, take a break for four months and so, a release every eight months'.
One last request: 'Aamir please say something in Bengali.'
The actor in him took a pause, recalled the line and said: 'Aami tomai ke bhalobashi' there's something wrong' Aami tomake bhalobashi.'


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Monday, October 7th, 2013
My Son's Father is an Addict. How Do I Embrace His Heritage?
By Sasha Baskina
Sasha's son- InCultureParent.com (c) Sasha Baskina
My son has inherited my pale Russian pale complexion and long lashes, and his Chinese father's beautiful eyes and dark hair. He is gorgeous, something most mothers can say about their children with pride. People have commented that he looks like a little doll. Yet it has been a struggle for me to embrace his "Chineseness."
I am raising my son on my own, strike that…I am raising my son without his father, but we are not alone. We live with my parents and my son loves his Baba (grandma) and Deda (grandpa). Still the absence of his father is palpable and I often wonder how it will manifest and impact my child as he grows up and begins to form his identity. I draw so much of my identity from my heritage and my exposure to other cultures. I was born in Russia, and when I was nine years old we immigrated to Durban, South Africa. Then, when I was in my early teens we once again packed up and moved, this time to the United States. I feel very fortunate that my son is being raised in a bilingual home; I mostly speak English to him and his grandparents are teaching him Russian. Yet, I want him to have a link to his Chinese ancestry and would love him to learn Mandarin too.
But my son's father is an active alcoholic and an addict. He lost his mother (my son's grandmother) before he had any tangible memories of her. He was than forced to grow up in a neglectful and abusive foster home, which no doubt negatively impacted his ability to form attachments later in life. Like so many addicts, he centers his life around his substance abuse and is unable to be a reliable parent to my son. He has shown up to meetings with my son intoxicated, or not shown up at all. In order to protect myself and my son, I have made it clear that he is not allowed to see my son when he is drunk. This boundary means my son sees his father very rarely, and mostly outside our home.
As my son begins to connect and form relationships with the people in his daily life, he does not recognize his father when he sees him. I have heard that in traditional Chinese culture, a son is a blessing and fathers are strongly attached and invested in their male heir. My mother's Chinese friend said it was very "un-Chinese" for my son's father to not be involved in his life. Sadly, his addiction trumps any cultural traditions or fatherly instincts. Even though, my son's father was born in China and immigrated with his family when he was a toddler, he only speaks a few words of Chinese. It seems he himself is not interested in preserving a connection to his culture.
I want my son to have a connection to his Chinese heritage, yet the absence of his Chinese family and my own feelings of resentment and abandonment present serious obstacles. I know I have some work to do regarding my feelings, expectations and disappointments that can hopefully transition and transform into acceptance and forgiveness. But, I have found that I have transferred my complex emotions about my son's father onto his culture. Every time I see a Chinese film or hear about the Chinese New Year celebration I think about taking my son to attend. But I am confronted with an emotional tug of war. I long to connect, yet it reminds me of the absence and I want to stay away.
I realize that as my son grows, he will have more questions about his father, his heritage and his Chinese family. I want to be prepared for these questions and don't want to transfer my own bitterness onto him. I am still working out how to do that. Thankfully, I am surrounded by a supportive family and understanding friends, who do show up and remind me to be grateful for what I have rather than staying fixated on what is missing.
© 2013, Sasha Baskina. All rights reserved.
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