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Wool creates the ideal habitat for homes and offices.
There are so many reasons why New Zealand wool is the perfect material for humans to live with. Here are a few of the top reasons why wool offers a superior experience than any other finer, natural or man-made.
QUIET & COMFORTABLE – Wool textiles absorb noise and create warmth making your home or office the perfect place for relaxation, concentration and play. Wool fibres come is a vast array of microns and crimps meaning it absorbs a higher range of frequncies than other flooring materials.
SAFE & ALLERGY SAFE – Wool carpets act as a natural air filter, trapping allergens such as dust and pollen and keeping them out of the breathing zone. Wool is great for asthmatics as it cannot be digested by dust mites, the main cause of asthma and actually reduced humidity with a room.
CLEAN AIR – Wool absorbs indoor contaminants and purifies the air of harmful gases locking them away for up to 30 years.
OUTSTANDING QUALITY – Wool carpets are renowned for long-lasting good looks and have many inherent qualities that assure performance is locked in. A wool fibre can be bent 20,000 times and bounce-back to its natural shape meaning carpets will look great for years and years.
NATURAL – Wool is rapidly renewable, with each sheep growing a new fleece every year. Wool is biodegradable and full of essential nutrients that plants love. Wool carpets can be returned to nature or recycled into new products.
SUSTAINABLE – Wool is the only widely available carpet fiber not made from oil.
Our wool, Wools of New Zealand wool is a sustainable material which is completely renewable, biodegradable and responsibly grown by farmers who care. We take special care of the land, the animals and the people so we can keep growing wool for another few thousand years.
Notice below how the most elegant interiors rely on a carpet for quiet and comfortable spaces.


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Father: John DORSEY b: 15 JUN 1688 in All Hallow's Parish, Anne Arundel Co., Maryland
Mother: Honor ELDER b: 12 OCT 1689
Marriage 1 Elizabeth GILLIS b: 9 SEP 1730
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HP Color LaserJet Pro CP1025nw (Color Laser Printer, 600×600 dpi, WiFi, USB 2.0)
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Review of Linux Compatibility
HPlip Driver
The HP Color LaserJet Pro CP1025nw (supplier's ID: CE918A#B19) is a color laser printer with the USB ID 1008:2858. The laser printer is fully supported under Linux by the HP Linux Imaging and Printing driver since version 3.11.1 of this driver. This driver can be used at least with the following destibutions: Ubuntu 10.04, Debian 6.0 and SuSE Linux 12.02.
Under Ubuntu the hplip driver can be installed with the following command
sudo apt-get install hplip
An graphical user interface for the driver is provided by the package hplip-gui:
sudo apt-get install hplip-gui
foo2zjs Driver
Alternatively, the CP1025nw is also supported by the foo2zjs driver. After downloadeing the driver
wget -O foo2zjs.tar.gz http://foo2zjs.rkkda.com/foo2zjs.tar.gz
the driver needs to be unpacked and compiled
tar zxf foo2zjs.tar.gz cd foo2zjs make
and the firmware file (.ICM file) for the CP1025nw needs to be downloaded:
./getweb 1025
Afterwards, the driver can be installed:
make install
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Question: I currently have $33,000 in student loans at 2.4%APR. I also have $40,000 from stock sales (after taxes).
Would it be wiser to pay off my school loan or take advantage of low interest rates in the housing market and use the $40,000 for initial payment on a house?
As far as my living situation, I have a self-imposed spartan budget and have about 12 months of emergency cash reserves and an additional $3,000 in emergency medical reserves. I'm in good health, and my work productivity is high -yes, I have a very good job. Thank you so much. Manuel, Houston, TX
Answer: I almost always think it's a good choice to seize the opportunity to be debt free. I know the rate on the loans is extremely low. Still, if you pay them off you could live a less Spartan lifestyle and still have a healthy margin of financial safety.
But that's only one approach to money. Perhaps you really want to own a home. It's a lifestyle decision. In that case, it's key to evaluate your finances and your desire to own.
The housing market looks increasingly attractive--at least looking nationwide. No, I'm not crazy. I know that the market is still struggling and I don't know where is bottom. Yet a number of financial signals suggest the worst is over, from the rent-to-price ratio to a lack of new home construction.
I don't want to suggest at all that speculators will be rewarded and that prices are poised to come roaring back. There's no reason to rush. The money maestro Warren Buffet once defined investing as laying out money now to get more money back in the future, after taking inflation into account. That's all. He didn't say how much of a gain. By that yardstick, odds are in your favor that you could get a place of your own at a reasonable price and earn a positive return on your investment over time.
Ah, time. It's critical. Forget about owning if you think you might need to move within the next 5 years, and you may have to adjust that figure depending on conditions in your local market. The real lesson of the real estate boom isn't that homeownership is bad. It's that buyers need stable jobs, solid finances and a long-term time horizon.


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We've done it! The Convention of States Project's application was officially filed in the New Hampshire legislature.
Senator Gary Daniels of District 11 filed the application, which seeks an amendment-proposing Convention of States to restore our Republic by imposing fiscal restraints and limiting the power and jurisdiction of the federal government.
Click here to view the resolution.
The process has officially begun, and we will be keeping you updated at every step along the way. This is a huge achievement for our team in New Hampshire, and, though there is still much work to be done before New Hampshire sends their application to Congress, we're excited about what the next few months will hold.
If you live in New Hampshire, please take a moment right now to contact your state legislators and ask them to support SCR4. A quick email or phone call goes a long way! This is crucial to the success of our resolution, and we thank you in advance for your hard work and dedication.


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Weekly key indicators for tanker stocks (Part 1: Recap and preface)
Overall pull-back in tanker stocks
After weeks of solid performance on the back of higher tanker rates—driven by higher oil prices largely caused by unrest in Egypt, better-than-expected economic data out of the United States, low capacity growth, and U.S. Fed Chairman Bernanke's announcement that the tapering of quantitative easing will depend on economic growth—tanker stocks pulled back last week.
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For the first part of the week, July 29 to August 2, tanker stocks have generally pulled back on lower shipping rates, and analysts expect that China's manufacturing activity will show another decline. Although China's state manufacturing PMI (purchasing managers index) unexpectedly showed improvements and the country's initial jobless claim fell to a 5.5-year low on August 1, which lifted tanker stocks, the gain was erased when the United States missed employment numbers.
Upcoming indicator releases
On Friday, key industrial data out of China will give us a better clue as to how the country's economic activity is holding up, which can have a significant impact on demand for oil shipments. As for earnings, Teekay Tankers Ltd. (TNK) will be announcing its second quarter results before the market opens on August 8, 2013. But first, let's review some key indicators, published last week, that reflect key supply and demand trends as well as the future prospects of the tanker industry.
- Ship orders (Part 2)
- Ship construction (Part 3)
- Capacity growth (Part 4)
- U.S. oil indicators (Part 5)
- U.S. rotatory rig counts (Part 6)
- Oil prices and shipping rates (Part 7)
Why are supply and demand important?
The supply and demand of ships are the most important factors that affect shipping rates, which in turn affect earnings and share prices in a highly commoditized industry such as shipping. Unlike Samsung and Apple, which have features that set them apart from each other beyond price (think design, versatility, and compatibility), the shipping industry offers little differentiation between companies, so shipping firms rely most on rates. That's why supply and demand are so important in the industry—they affect shipping rates. When supply growth outpaces demand, competition among shipping firms rises, which leads to lower shipping rates. On the other hand, if supply growth can't meet demand growth, customers will have to pay higher rates to transport goods across the ocean. The latter case is negative for customers but positive for dry bulk shipping firms, because it increases profitability. Higher profitability will often drive share prices higher.
Continue to Ship orders (Part 2) to learn more about the fundamentals of the shipping industry.


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Mrs. Robin Ortega of Hometown, widow of Marine Staff Sergeant Alexander Ortega, the first American to die during the fighting in Lebanon, was in Jacksonville, N.C. to take part in dedicating a memorial for the 262 Marines slain in Beirut and three killed in Grenada. The planting of a row of Bradford pear trees stretching almost four miles along the highway leading to Camp Lejeune was completed at the ceremony. About 500 people watched as the final seven pear trees were planted.


text: Joel, Rman duplicates always from an existing backup (or at least until 11g, which (I thought) has the possibility to clone without having a backup). The connection to the source db exists to get information about the database. Freek D'Hooge Uptime Oracle Database Administrator email: freek.dhooge@xxxxxxxxx tel +32(0)3 451 23 82 http://www.uptime.be disclaimer ________________________________________ From: oracle-l-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:oracle-l-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Joel.Patterson@xxxxxxxxxxx Sent: dinsdag 26 februari 2008 16:07 To: finn.oracledba@xxxxxxxxx Cc: oracle-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: RE: Rman restore from backup on disk I might be missing something here. When I duplicate if connect to a live running database. Rman target sys/<p>@source auxiliary / trace tracefile.lis I don't connect to the source if I am restoring (duplicating), from a backup.... Joel Patterson Database Administrator joel.patterson@xxxxxxxxxxx x72546 904 727-2546 ________________________________________ From: Finn Jorgensen [mailto:finn.oracledba@xxxxxxxxx] Sent: Tuesday, February 26, 2008 10:05 AM To: Patterson, Joel Cc: oracle-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: Re: Rman restore from backup on disk Joel, By setting the "set until time" and using "duplicate database" you are effectively restoring the RMAN backup to another database name. Yes, both the backup itself and the archive log backups necessary need to be available on the server you're restoring to. Finn On 2/26/08, Joel.Patterson@xxxxxxxxxxx <Joel.Patterson@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote: Can I restore a database from and RMAN backup on disk to new (different) database name? If so how, is it analogous to duplicate? Restore database to newname? Do archive have to be in the previous locations also? Joel Patterson Database Administrator joel.patterson@xxxxxxxxxxx x72546 904 727-2546 -- http://www.freelists.org/webpage/oracle-l


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At holidays, workers have hard time getting done
DETROIT -- With many auto companies and suppliers closed for the holidays, business slows to a trickle for mover Don Rauch, a director at Corrigan Movers in Farmington Hills, Mich.
Toyota expects to be world's No. 1 automaker next year
WASHINGTON -- Toyota said Friday that it was on track to become the world's largest automaker next year, dethroning General Motors and underlining how far auto manufacturing has fallen from its once-pivotal place in America's economy and politics.
Business Briefs
Thai crash and switch It looked like a replay of the Asian financial crisis of 1997-98: Investors who had poured money into Thailand suddenly rushing for the exits, driving share prices down 19 percent, sending the baht into a tailspin and causing ripples in other third-world markets. But the panic subsided after Thailand's central bank quickly rescinded an order designed to put the brake on the investment inflow by imposing a 10 percent withholding tax on short-term equity investments. But some restrictions remain on other inflows.
Deal provides more freedom for Liberty, News Corp.
A long-awaited agreement reached Friday in which News Corp. Chairman Rupert Murdoch gains a bigger stake in his own company by trading his satellite TV interests to former cable kingpin John Malone frees each man to pursue broader ambitions in his medium of choice.
Non-cash donations need appraisal to be deducted
NEW YORK -- If you made a large (worth $5,000 or more) non-cash charitable donation in 2006, give yourself a pat on the back. And then take out your wallet and pat it -- you're eligible for a tax deduction, too.
MATUK Katarzyna Lapkin and Maruusz Matuk, St. Augustine, announce the birth of a daughter, Nicolle Maya Matuk, 8 pounds, 4 ounces, Dec. 10 at Flagler Hospital.
Engagement: List-Sanford
Tom and Charlene Simpson, St. Augustine, announce the engagement of their daughter, Crystal Angelene List, to Steven Kirk Sanford, Tallahassee, son of Larry Sanford and the late Pamela Atherton-Roberts.
Wedding: Bourke-Kirkpatrick
The Castillo Real Hotel, St. Augustine Beach, was the setting at 5:30 p.m. Dec. 8 for the marriage of Addie Lee Bourke and William Joseph Kirkpatrick III.
Wedding: Kersey-Haynes
Memorial Presbyterian Church was the setting May 27 for the 4 p.m. double ring ceremony uniting Ashley D'Anna Kersey and Gregory Anderson Haynes in marriage.
Wedding: Frank
Ruth A. and Joseph B. Frank renewed their wedding vows Dec. 5 during a ceremony performed by Betty Crosby, notary, in St. Augustine.
Engagement: List-Sanford
Tom and Charlene Simpson, St. Augustine, announce the engagement of their daughter, Crystal Angelene List, to Steven Kirk Sanford, Tallahassee, son of Larry Sanford and the late Pamela Atherton-Roberts.
Engagement: Rayborn-Mathews
The engagement of Jessica Rayborn and Nicholas Mathews, Dalton, Ga., is announced by her mother and stepfather, Shannon and Kathryn Burke, Dalton, Ga., and Joe and Christian Rayborn, Lakeland.
Undie Sunday, Monday event will be in March
Dignity U Wear will mobilize the community to collect brand new underwear for children and families in need.
Mental health friends provide food for the holidays
St. Johns County Friends of Health and Human Services, Inc. is filling the tables of needy families.
Services tonight mark birth of Christ
Churches around the area will proclaim the birth of Jesus in word and song tonight, joining Christians around the world.
Lois Peacock named volunteer of year
Lois Peacock is the volunteer of the year for the GWFC Woman's Club of St. Augustine.
Neighbors: Hundreds of guests attend birthday party
People are still talking about the great time they had at Pauline Pellicer's recent birthday party.
Club Notes
Join the VFW VFW Post 2391 is looking for new members.
News & Notes
Guana walk Interested in the marsh? Join Angie Golubovich, GTM Reserve environmental educator at 9 a.m. Saturday to learn about the local plants and animals found in the Guana River Marsh.
Tree-trimming partyat the yacht club
The recent tree trimming party at the St. Augustine Yacht Club included an additional highlight.
Uga -- a dawg remembering the dogs
ATHENS, Ga. -- To celebrate Uga's 50th Anniversary with the University of Georgia, the UGA Alumni Association St Augustine Area Chapter joined "Dawgs Feeding Dogs" campaign to donate pet food to Humane Society shelters, P.A.W.S. or no-kill shelters.
The Nation's Oldest City: Exodus to Havana on Christmas Eve, 1763
Perhaps you know the carol, "I saw three ships come sailing in, on Christmas Day, on Christmas Day." It is an English song that probably originated in Victorian times. The words of the carol ask what is on board and the boats' destination. The answer is "the Virgin Mary and Christ were there," sailing into Bethlehem.
AP Reading Club started at Osceola
Dominic Asselta, a kindergarten student at Osceola Elementary School, was honored recently as the first member of the school's AP Reading Club.
Club Calendar
Tuesdays n The Ancient City Antiques and Collectibles Club meets at 6:45 p.m. the third Tuedsay of each month at the the St. Augustine Beach City Hall, 2200 A1A South, west meeting room. Guests are welcome.
Naughty Old Elves are really nice guys -- and gals
The Naughty Old Elves Liaison is a group friends who now call themselves family.
Christmas spirit reigns
Michael Bolton performs at Disney World earlier this month. Students from the Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind interpreted, in sign language, 'Joy to the World' for the holiday gala. The program will be aired on ABC-TV on Monday. Contributed photo
New year's eve galas around the First Coast
New Year's Eve The Flagler College's Scholarship Ball on New Year's Eve will benefit the Flagler College Scholarship Fund. Last year's ball raised more than $17,000 for student scholarships.
Cookie break advice for the holidays
MIAMI -- Oh, those holiday pitfalls: a martini and a handful of Chex mix at the office party, Grandma's fruitcake, the plate of gingerbread cookies from your neighbor.
Marsh Creek raises funds for Relay for Life
More than $8,000 was presented to the American Cancer Society earlier this month, the result of the annual Marsh Creek Women's Association ACS cocktail party. The event was held at the home of Joanne and Philip Tutschek and benefits the ACS-sponsored Relay for Life.
When your family's name is Christmas, you hear all the jokes, all the questions
GAINESVILLE -- Don't bother making jokes. This family has heard them all.
Go & Do
TODAY Home for the Holidays tour: Take a trolley tour of St. Augustine during Nights of Lights with a destination point of the Old St. Augustine Village, an entire city block of historic homes that will be trimmed and decorated to reflect the holiday season. Cost is $20. The Village gates open at 6:30 and the tour leaves at 7 p.m. at the Village; reservations are not needed. Evening parking will be available at the Lightner Museum. The entrance to Old St. Augustine Village is at 149 Cordova St. Call 823-9722.
Empty Stocking Fund Contributors
Beginning Balance $57,861.88 John Whitt $50.00
It's a Great Life: Remembering Paul Fagundo
We toasted Paul Fagundo Dec. 16.Paul left this world Dec. 14 and was laid to rest Dec. 18.
Go & Do
TODAY Happy Christmas! n Nights of Lights: Millions of tiny lights will illuminate downtown St. Augustine each evening through Jan 31. Call (800) 653-2489 or go to www.nightsoflights.com .
Rowling unveils 7th title: 'Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows'
J.K. Rowling announced the title of the seventh and final book in the hugely popular Harry Potter series on her Web site Thursday, but "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" may raise more questions than it answers.
People: Robin Williams out of rehab and back on screen in 'Night at the Museum' and 'Happy Feet'
LOS ANGELES (AP) -- After spending two months ensconced quietly in an Oregon rehab program, Robin Williams is back making laughs onscreen.
Lingerie lines launch in a big way
We're heard it before: sexy ain't a size.
12 ideas for keeping off holiday pounds from a guy who knows our food triggers
Three French pastries ... two turtle cheesecakes ... and a partridge in a pear sauce.
Denver airport reopens
DENVER -- Denver's airport was operating at close to capacity Saturday after being snowed in for two days, but for many travelers jammed in its terminals it was not expected to be enough to rescue their hopes of joining their families for Christmas.
Target pulls Che Guevara marketing campaign
MIAMI -- In some circles, Che may live, but in Target stores, he's history.
Probe of air cargo industry finds pattern of neglect
MIAMI -- After his cargo plane crashed aside a North Carolina prison in near darkness, all eyes turned toward pilot John 'Skip' Wilkens. First the prison guards, who pulled their weapons, fearing he was trying to spring an inmate. Then inspectors, who suspected he was at fault.
Bush makes Christmas Eve calls to troops
WASHINGTON -- President Bush, who is spending Christmas at the Camp David presidential retreat, called 10 members of the U.S. military on Sunday to thank them for their service and wish them a happy holiday.
Marijuana rivals apples as Wash.'s biggest crop
SEATTLE -- Washington is among the top five pot-producing states, producing a $1 billion-a-year crop that is second in value only to the state's famed apple harvest, according to an analysis released this week by a public-policy researcher.
'Tis the season for holiday crimes
NEW YORK -- There's nobody nice on this Christmas list: snowman stabbers, Grinch snatchers, wreath-robbing weasels.
FAA resists change
MIAMI -- When an Avianca Airlines plane ran out of fuel and crashed on Long Island in 1990, killing 73, a government board moved to ensure such a tragedy would not recur.
Maryland Man's Mission to Get Christmas Trees to the Troops
It's not easy to ship a Christmas tree to Iraq.
National Report
1 dead, 3 arrested in Florida mall shooting BOYNTON BEACH -- One person was shot to death and three gunmen arrested at a crowded mall on Christmas Eve, prompting police to evacuate the building in a search for more possible suspects, authorities said.
Genetically engineered peanuts receive approval
ALBANY, Ga. -- A leading industry group has given scientists the go-ahead to build genetically engineered peanuts that could be safer, more nutritious and easier to grow than their conventional version.
Man wants to study decomposition from the outside
As a forensic anthropologist, Jerry Melbye studies the remains of homicide victims, searching for clues to their killers. His dream laboratory: a five-acre lot, complete with decaying bodies.
Agriculture giant sets new safe-food guidelines
MONTEREY, Calif. -- One of the Salinas Valley's biggest produce companies has rolled out new food-safety rules for its growers because of E. coli outbreaks roiling the industry.
Professor finds mammals can smell underwater
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Ken Catania didn't set out to prove mammals can smell underwater. He was trying to study an incredible sensory organ on a little-known semi-aquatic mole.
Man acquitted of Sept. 11 perjury charges wants to 'be like every other American'
LA MESA, Calif. -- Ten days after jets destroyed the World Trade Center and struck the Pentagon, Osama Awadallah was detained by FBI agents.
Keeping the joy of Santa alive
Virginia Youker didn't want to look up from her crossword puzzle when a red-suited man showed up to her door.
Police program helps families, older residents
Santa Claus headed out in a convoy of SUVs and police cars from the St. Augustine Police Department Saturday morning.
Health Department determines water safe after line break
A boil water notice for parts of St. Johns County was lifted late Friday night.
Churches proclaim Christmas messages
Area clergy agreed to share selections from their Christmas messages. Here are some of their thoughts:
Police Report: Jail Log
POLICE REPORTS The following was compiled from police reports collected from the St. Johns County Sheriff's Office (SJCSO), St. Augustine Police Department (SAPD), Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) and St. Augustine Beach Police Department (SABPD):
Family of four needs help from community
This family of four is requesting help because the husband hasn't been able to find work as a concrete finisher.
'I want people to know the truth'
The police officer whose arrests of State Attorney John Tanner's daughter kicked off months of legal proceedings would like to receive one special Christmas gift.
Gunner in torpedo bomber recalls Battle of Leyte Gulf
When the U.S. Navy sank the aircraft carrier Zuikaku during World War II, there was a sense of satisfaction. The Japanese ship was the last of the five from which planes were launched to bomb Pearl Harbor.
The Night Before Christmas
Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house
Circuit court trial dates scheduled
Tentative dates were set this week for several prominent cases that will go to trial in St. Johns County Circuit Court.
Single father seeks help providing presents for his son
This single father is trying to take care of his own health problems while providing for his 5-year-old son. He's suffering from diabetes, glaucoma, hypertension and other diseases. He had to stop working in 2002.
Police Report: Jail Log
The following was compiled from police reports collected from the St. Johns County Sheriff's Office (SJCSO), St. Augustine Police Department (SAPD) and St. Augustine Beach Police Department (SABPD):
Margo Pope named editorial page editor
Margo C. Pope, who got her start in journalism as a high school correspondent for The St. Augustine Record, will become the newspaper's new editorial page editor, Publisher Derek May has announced.
St. Joseph senior aces writing test
The third time was the charm for Phillip Arellano, a 17-year-old senior at St. Joseph Academy, who got a perfect score on the writing section of the SATs.
1In those days Caesar Augustus issued a decree that a census should be taken of the entire Roman world. 2(This was the first census that took place while Quirinius was governor of Syria.) 3And everyone went to his own town to register.
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Elizabeth Hallett Lawrence
On Dec. 7, 2006, the spirit of Elizabeth Hallett Lawrence passed on in St. Augustine, to join her husband, H. Warren Lawrence. Elizabeth was born in Hackensack, N.J., Nov. 6, 1912, to Dr. Frederick Spencer and Alice Lewis Hallett.Elizabeth received her diploma from Mount Holyoke College in 1934. During 60 years residing in the Farmington, Conn., area, she was known for her extensive volunteer work with many organizations. She received the 1974 Book of Golden Deeds Award from the Farmington Exchange Club and was recognized by both the State of Connecticut and the Red Cross for 50 years of continuous service. Besides volunteering and her family, she enjoyed bridge, local and Broadway theater, reading, world traveling and, in Florida, listening to books on tapes.As a matriarch of the Hallett-Lawrence families, Elizabeth leaves a son, George; two daughters, Alice (William) Roehrig and Sally-Ann Hopkins; two nephews, Hallett (Anne) and Peter (Glenda) Brakman; one niece, Bet-Lou (Artie) Dorf; nine grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and seven grand nieces and nephews.Craig Funeral Home and Crematory is in charge of the arrangements.
Henry "Hank" Mears
Henry "Hank" Mears, 77, went to be with the Lord on Dec. 21, 2006. Hank was born Sept. 2, 1929, in Nichols, Fla. He was the last lighthouse keeper of the St. Augustine Lighthouse, a position he held for 21 years.
Noran Jane Ison
Nora Jane Ison, 81, of St. Augustine, died Dec. 23, 2006, at Flagler Hosptial. She was born in Huntington, W. Va. She was a retired executive secretary and attended Moultrie Baptist Church.
Charles "Chick" Davis
Charles "Chick" Davis, age 87, of St. Augustine, died Dec. 22, 2006, at San Marco Terrace Rehabilitation and Care. He was born in Orange Bluff, Fla., on Nov. 5, 1919.
Oh, gross, how inspiring!
Sometimes you don't want a book with a plot, a villain and a surprise ending -- you just want a good chuckle. Luckily, there are plenty of books out there designed to inspire you, give a giggle or gross you out.
Merry Christmas, Baby, I hope I sure do treat you nice
These Christmas bells have got me thinking about birth and babies and what it takes to raise one.
New York Review revives out-of-print kids' books
NEW YORK -- How many of us, at the end of our working days, will be able to say with certainty that something we did made the world a better place?
Every picture tells a sports story
WASHINGTON -- If you like sports and want something different to do during winter break, the renovated National Portrait Gallery at 8th and F streets in Washington has a terrific art exhibit called "Champions." The exhibit has more than 25 paintings and other pieces of art portraying some of the greatest figures in sports.
Guana walk Interested in the marsh? Join Angie Golubovich, GTM Reserve environmental educator at 9 a.m. Saturday to learn about the local plants and animals found in the Guana River Marsh.
Review: 'When Santa Fell to Earth'
"When Santa Fell to Earth," by Cornelia Funke Ages 8 and up Fans of the beautiful writing in "Dragon Rider," "The Thief Lord" and "Inkheart" get an early holiday present with this tale of how Santa, his fearful but faithful reindeer and their caravan filled with elves came crashing down to Earth two weeks before the big day.
Murray students help Toys for Tots
The students at R.J. Murray Middle School recently participated in a toy drive to benefit Toys for Tots.
Screen Time
"It can get a little spooky at night, so you might want to put a few lights on." ...
Flagler College holds December graduation
Stephanie Elaine Gibson, Hastings, magna cum laude, B.A. in communications.
The (Bradenton) Herald, on the 25 Cuban migrants who landed illegally on a Florida beach: Though they had been at sea for three days and had not eaten for four, they were the lucky ones.
Perspective: On Walt Disney, the intellectuals were wrong
Last Friday marked the 40th anniversary of Walt Disney's death from lung cancer, a long time by most measures and an eternity for figures in the popular culture, who usually evaporate quickly from our memories.
Perspective: Frank Rich declares Iraq 'Box office poison!'
Last year, Osama bin Laden's deputy, Ayman al-Zawahri, wrote to the head of al-Qaida in Iraq, Abu Musab al- Zarqawi, telling him to "be ready starting now" for America to run from Iraq, reminding him how America cut and ran from Vietnam and the "aftermath of the collapse of American power in Vietnam, and how they ran and left their agents."
Perspective: Congress should examine the plight of these two prisoners
Sarasota Herald-Tribune, on the exposure of prisoner abuse in Iraq: The outrageous treatment of two American civilians at a U.S. military prison in Baghdad provides more evidence of a disturbing lack of competence and decency.
Perspective: If only I had known ...
The coulda-shoulda-woulda chorus just added a new soprano. Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton says she wouldn't have voted for the Iraq War if she'd known then what she knows now.
Guest Column: Outgoing Mosquito Control Board member thanks community
I want to thank the people of St. Johns County for allowing me to serve them on the Anastasia Mosquito Control District Board for the past 12 years.
Merry Christmas, Baby, I hope I sure do treat you nice
These Christmas bells have got me thinking about birth and babies and what it takes to raise one.
Editorial: Yes, Virginia,There is a Santa Claus
What would Christmas be for The St. Augustine Record readers without a reprint of perhaps the most famous Christmas letter of modern times?
Editorial: Let there be peace on earth
Let there be peace on earth
Perspective: Asahi Shimbun, Tokyo, on U.S.-China dialogue
A two-day "strategic economic dialogue" was held between the United States and China last week. It was the first such session ever held to exchange views on the two countries' respective economic management and systems.
Perspective: Who is the most admirable woman of 2006?
My pick for the most admirable woman of 2006 could easily be one of the most admirable women in modern history, period. Everyone knows that Oprah Winfrey is a business powerhouse and hosts the most popular talk show in history. But perhaps her success as a pop-culture icon has blinded the public to the incredible magnitude of her impact on those in need around the world.
Bucs use defense to ice Browns
CLEVELAND -- Jon Gruden joked about the day he caught a large perch while fishing on Lake Erie.
Local Golf Results
Saturday's Top 25 Capsules
LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Josh Shipp scored 18 points, Arron Afflalo added 17 and No. 1 UCLA overpowered Michigan 92-55 on Saturday.
His Own Shadow
To outsiders, what Nease quarterback Ted Stachitas did this season was step out of the shadow of the greatest football player in school history and the greatest basketball player in school history.
Losing no longer a word in St. Joe's vocabulary
St. Joseph Academy's football team has no depth.
NFL: Texans stun Colts; Bears barely beat Lions
HOUSTON -- Ron Dayne had a career-high 153 yards rushing and two touchdowns, and Kris Brown kicked the winning 48-yard field goal as time expired, giving Houston its first win over Indianapolis, 27-24.
Christmas taking on a deeper meaning for Wade
MIAMI (AP) -- A kid jumped atop a picnic table, threw his tiny arms in the air and let out a loud, delightful shriek.
Chiefs 20, Raiders 9
OAKLAND, Calif. -- A trip to Oakland was just what the Kansas City Chiefs needed to snap their three-game losing streak and keep their faint playoff hopes alive.
Florida State 76, St. Peter's 63
TALLAHASSEE -- Al Thornton scored 14 points and Florida State overcame a slow start to beat St. Peter's 76-63 on Saturday, the Seminoles' seventh straight win.
NBA Capsules
PHILADELPHIA -- Andre Iguodala scored 20 points and Andre Miller added nine points and 11 assists in his Philadelphia debut, leading the 76ers to a 98-77 victory over the New York Knicks on Saturday night.
All County Volleyball Team
OH Paige DePriest, jr., Nease Stats: 227 kills, 61 aces, 435 service points, 91 percent serve-receive, 276 digs
McCarthy goes from White Sox to Rangers in 5-player deal
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) -- Not optimistic about their pursuit of free agent Barry Zito, the Texas Rangers acquired right-hander Brandon McCarthy from the Chicago White Sox in a five-player deal on Saturday.
Dolphins relishing chance to spoil Jets' playoff aspirations
MIAMI -- The Miami Dolphins have spent the past few days saying all the right things about their approach to the final two weeks of another playoff-free season.
No. 5 Florida 86, No. 3 Ohio St. 60
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) -- Florida center Al Horford looked "awful" in his first practice in nearly two weeks. He was tentative and clearly trying to protect his left ankle.
Ravens knock Steelers out of playoff picture
PITTSBURGH -- Steve McNair threw three touchdown passes and Baltimore moved ahead in the race for a first-round AFC playoffs bye with a 31-7 win over Pittsburgh. They shut down Pittsburgh for the second time in a month and eliminated the defending Super Bowl champions from playoff contention.
South Florida 24, East Carolina 7
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. -- South Florida earned its first bowl victory, backed by a strong defense and some gambles that paid off.
Jags can't solve Brady, Pats
JACKSONVILLE -- The New England Patriots left Jacksonville with more championship shirts and hats.
Jets, Dolphins eager to renew heated rivalry
MIAMI -- In a somber and angry Miami locker room after a road loss to the New York Jets two months ago, Dolphins defensive lineman Vonnie Holliday made no effort to hide his disappointment.
Moving Forward
Volleyball has taught Meghan Sherman to always look ahead.
Jags begin 'playoffs' against Patriots
JACKSONVILLE -- Jaguars coach Jack Del Rio had issued a gag order to his team regarding the words "playoffs" and "postseason," hoping players would avoid looking ahead or concerning themselves with anything outside the task at hand.
Florida has fewer in House majority, but still well represented
WASHINGTON -- Florida went from having 18 Republican congressmen in the majority party to nine Democrats -- including three freshman -- in the majority when power changed hands this past election. That doesn't mean the state isn't well represented in the Capitol.
Students' 'Pieces for Peace' on display at museum
ST. PETERSBURG -- To some kids, the concept of peace on earth is as simple as rainbows, butterflies and their affinity for puppies and SpongeBob SquarePants.
Mega Money jackpot grows to $1.4 million
TALLAHASSEE (AP) -- No ticket matched the four winning numbers plus the Mega Ball in the Mega Money game, the Florida Lottery said Saturday.
No Lotto jackpot winners
TALLAHASSEE -- No ticket matched all six Florida Lotto numbers, resulting in a rollover that produced an estimated $14 million jackpot for the next drawing, lottery officials said Sunday.
Where Incan Nobles went on vacation
URUBAMBA, Peru -- Down a rutted, twisting road, where dogs bark and children play in the dirt, lies an enclave apart from world-weary Peru.
See St. Augustine's highlights
There's no place like it. Home is where the heart is at this time of the year. Visitors to our great city will find joy at visiting family and friends during the Christmas season holidays.
Travel Deals
The week's best travel bargains around the globe, by land, sea and air.
Get passport now, save money later
If you've ignored my previous advice to get passports before the beginning of the year, when new rules take effect, you have a little more time. The deadline has been pushed back to Jan. 23. Passengers will be required to have passports when they travel by air between the U.S. and Canada, Mexico, Central and South America, the Caribbean and Bermuda. An exception to the new requirement is travel to U.S. territories, including Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
Iran says it will push ahead with uranium enrichment after vote
TEHRAN, Iran -- Iran vowed Sunday to press ahead with uranium enrichment despite U.N. economic sanctions aimed at forcing a rollback in its nuclear program, and hard-line President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad warned that the penalties would hurt the West more than Iran.
Lay funeral held outside church for man who fought for right to die
ROME -- The doors at the neighborhood church remained firmly shut Sunday, while mourners stood on the square outside at a lay funeral for a paralyzed man who had a doctor disconnect his respirator. Hundreds kissed his coffin and tossed flowers on it.
World Report
12,000 Iraqi policemen killed since 2003, interior minister says; 4 U.S. soldiers killed BAGHDAD, Iraq -- Some 12,000 Iraqi policemen have been killed since the ouster of Saddam Hussein, the country's interior minister said Sunday, as clashes, a suicide bomber and weekend explosions killed more than a dozen Iraqi officers and four American soldiers.
Turkmenistan leader's death offers lesson for other autocrats on chances for instability
ALMATY, Kazakhstan -- Turkmenistan, a former Soviet republic that holds some of the world's largest reserves of natural gas, faces the prospect of a protracted power struggle and instability in the wake of the death of its longtime leader Saparmurat Niyazov, who died on Thursday after 21 years of one-man rule.
Celebrating Christmas around the world
VATICAN CITY -- The leader of Roman Catholics urged people everywhere Sunday to welcome Christmas by overcoming prejudices, while Christians in some countries faced heightened security at their churches amid worries about the threat of terror attacks during the holidays.
Top Iraqi Shiite rejects U.S. bid for moderate political bloc
BAGHDAD, Iraq -- Iraq's most revered Shiite Muslim cleric has rejected calls for a U.S.-backed effort to form a bloc of moderate Shiite, Sunni Arab and Kurdish leaders to isolate extremists in the government, Shiite leaders said Saturday.
Ethiopia launches offensive against Somalia's Islamic faction
MOGADISHU, Somalia -- Ethiopia sent fighter jets into Somalia and bombed several towns Sunday in a dramatic attack on Somalia's powerful Islamic movement, and Ethiopia's prime minister said his country had been "forced to enter a war."
Raul Castro says no excuse for transportation, food problems
HAVANA -- Acting president Raul Castro complained to lawmakers about inefficiencies in the island's economy, telling them in comments made public Saturday that there is no excuse for the transportation and food production problems that anger many Cubans.
West Bank town of Bethlehem experiences little peace -- or commerce
BETHLEHEM, West Bank -- In the handsomely laid-out atrium restaurant, Nat "King" Cole was singing softly "O Little Town of Bethlehem." Red poinsettias were everywhere, and, just outside in the lobby, the lights on a plump Christmas tree twinkled with holiday cheer: a perfect setting in a perfect city for a Christmas celebration.
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Georgia School Personnel Survey (For School Based Employees Only)The time to administer the Georgia School Personnel Survey for the 2013-2014 school year has arrived.
The Georgia School Personnel Survey (GSPS) is an anonymous, statewide survey instrument that identifies school climate issues that have a negative impact on student achievement.
All teachers, school administrators, certified staff members and classified/other staff members (paraprofessionals, office staff, cafeteria workers, custodians, etc.) should participate in the Georgia School Personnel Survey. There are approximately 50 questions on the survey and it should take approximately 10-15 minutes to complete. Survey responses are anonymous and will be submitted directly to the Georgia Department of Education for analysis.
Data results from the Georgia School Personnel Survey will not be available to the public and will not be posted online.
The link to the Georgia School Personnel Survey is posted below. After you click on the link, a drop-down menu will appear and your will use the drop-down menu to select your school district and school.Georgia School Personnel Survey à http://admin.doe.k12.ga.us/gadoe/sla/gsps.nsf/Survey.xsp


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urodacus wrote:But it is clear as mud that Taiwan's political machine, its press, and its future prospects under the KMT are anathema to the free and sovereign aspirations of the majority in Taiwan, foreigners and locals alike. In many respects, the KMT are foreigners too, so perhaps I'll just leave them out of this equation, and tell them to fuck off back to China.
So you're admitting that your own argument is totally unclear, as you said, its as clear as mud. And if KMT is anathema to the aspirations of the majority in Taiwan, how come the majority votes for KMT in the past few elections? You obviously think the local voters don't know what's best for them, which as I said, is pretty condescending.


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Parents of New Trier High School students received e-mails Tuesday warning their children might have purchased brownies laced with marijuana, WBBM reports.
The note from New Trier Supt. Dr. Linda Yonke follows the arrest of a student this week suspected of selling the edibles to other high schoolers.
The case is similar to an incident at Evanston Township High School earlier this month, when a 17-year-old student was charged with possession of cannabis after five students fell sick from eating pot brownies.
School officials are cooperating with the police investigation and say the student faces disciplinary action.
The e-mail urges parents to talk to their kids about the dangers of drug use.
Published at 12:01 PM CST on Feb 23, 2011 | Updated at 12:15 PM CST on Feb 23, 2011


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Carbon seeks ways to streamline how earned income taxes collected
Members of the Carbon County Tax Collection Committee met Wednesday to continue to work on finding a way to streamline how county earned income taxes are collected.
During the meeting, attorney William Schwab, chairman of the group, announced that "the state has allocated $500,000 to help offset the cost of advertising, cost of consultants, legal fees, whatever we have for a 50/50 match."
He added that a maximum of $5,000 can be awarded to each group through an application process.
Schwab asked that he be authorized to complete the application for the funds.
The delegates in attendance unanimously voted to allow Schwab to move forward on applying the $5,000 grant.
Donna McGarry, chairperson of the bylaws subcommittee, updated the committee on progress that is being made on the bylaws.
The subcommittee met on Monday to work on five major issues that were pointed out during the January meeting. Those issues were the definition of a suitable delegate so that delegates will be residents of the political subdivision they represent on the committee; the definition of a quorum so that it would be a minimum number of both school districts and municipalities and not a minimum number of total delegates; the vote weight per delegate; the officer and agent positions required to serve on the board and; the requirement that a solicitor be chosen who does not currently serve a political division within the county.
McGarry reported that the subcommittee took a vote on four of the five issues; and that another meeting for the bylaws is scheduled to hopefully resolve the remaining issues.
One major issue that the group has discussed since its inception in October is the weighted votes of each of the delegates.
Currently, the weighted vote system for the five Carbon County school districts and 23 municipalities is based on a formula that was determined by the state Department of Community and Economic Development. This weighted vote system is based on a combination of the amount of revenue the municipality or school district collects and its population, in proportion to the revenues collected.
For example, Jim Thorpe borough has an earned income tax revenue of $441,980 and has 4,804 residents. That means, based on those two factors, the town's weighted vote is 4.33 percent.
Schwab asked if the bylaws subcommittee could have a draft of the bylaws to all delegates for review by early March.
McGarry said she believes that will be possible.
Nothing new was reported by the Request for Proposal subcommittee because the winter weather last week prevented the group from meeting.
Schwab asked that the group have a draft of the RFP ready for the group's March 17 meeting.
The county tax collection committee was formed because of Act 32 of 2008, which amends the Local Tax Enabling Act.
Under Act 32, counties are now required to form a countywide collection committee and delegate one tax collector who will be responsible for the collection of earned income tax. Act 32 takes effect in 2012.
This new law states that this reduction in the amount of earned income tax collectors will provide for quicker money turnarounds, which means municipalities and school districts will get paid sooner.
The Carbon County Tax Collection Committee members include delegates from Jim Thorpe, Kidder Township, Penn Forest Township, East Penn Township, Franklin Township, Lehighton, Mahoning Township, Parryville, Weissport, Bowmanstown, Lower Towamensing Township, Palmerton, Towamensing Township, Lansford, Nesquehoning, Summit Hill, Coaldale, East Side, Lausanne Township, Lehigh Township, Packer Township, and Weatherly; as well as Jim Thorpe, Lehighton, Palmerton, Panther Valley and Weatherly school districts.
More information on Act 32 can be found at www.act32info.com.


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Latino Alliance Contributing Writer & Advisory Board Member
Latino Alliance is thrilled to highlight our "Champion of Character" Tony "The Marine" Santiago, prominent Latino historian, writer, and strong advocate for Latino achievement, leadership, and success!
Tony's goal has been to furnish younger Latinos with inspiration by providing information on the significant contributions that numerous Latinos have made in many fields, including US military service, science, business, and education. Latinos everywhere can be inspired by Tony's illustrious efforts and accomplishments as well!
Tony grew up in a rough and tumble barrio in New York City where he was a gang leader as a youth.
"The only role models and heroes we Latino kids had were "El Zorro", the "Cisco Kid", and "Speedy Gonzales. In school, our history books failed to make mention of the numerous contributions which Hispanics have made to the formation of our country," he notes.
He had asked himself what contributions have Latinos made besides being entertainers? That is when he made it his objective in life to write about the positive contributions which Latinos have made, including the accomplishments and sacrifices that Latinos have made in every military conflict that our nation has been involved. He believes that by providing our youth with the stories of positive Latino role models, that our youth can be inspired to seek a higher level of education and achievement, and continue to make positive contributions to our country and the world in general.
After completing his high school education in the borough of the Queens, Tony joined the US Marine Corps in 1969, and served with the 2nd Batallion 9th Marines, 3rd Marine Division in the Vietnam war as Gunner in the 81 MM Mortar, and later, in the Military Police. Honorably discharged from the Marine Corps, Tony then moved to Puerto Rico where he married Milagros Rivera.
He enrolled in the Interamerican University of Puerto Rico, and as a ''magna cum laude'' student majored in business administration and accounting. He also studied in the Puerto Rico Real Estate Academy, the American Banking Institute, and the Polytechnical Institute of Caguas, Puerto Rico, and worked in business for many years.
As a historian and writer, Tony has written more than 600 articles for Wikipedia, and contributes stories to El Boricua, Somos Primos, us here at Latino Alliance, and other media outlets. In addition, "The Marine" serves as the Official Historian of the Association of Naval Service Officers (ANSO). He also serves on the national steering committee of Borinqueneers Congressional Gold Medal Alliance and is a Latino Alliance Advisory Board member.
In 2007, to help fulfill a debt of honor at the request of the grateful Kouts family, Tony searched for and reunited with them the family of David M. Gonzales, the Medal of Honor recipient who died saving the life of William Kouts in World War II (See Wikipedia article on David M. Gonzales).
Tony has received numerous awards for his tireless work, and has been recognized by Wikipedia, many US military officials, and by the Governor, Senate, and Secretary of State of Puerto Rico.
Tony and his wife Milagros now reside in the Phoenix, Arizona area. They have three children and four grandchildren.
Latino Alliance proudly salutes Tony "The Marine" Santiago for his own service to his country, and for his continuing efforts on behalf of preserving and promoting the achievements, heroism, and success of Latinos!
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Chelsea, Tottenham Hotspur, Liverpool, Arsenal, Everton, Swansea, West Bromwich Albion and Manchester United are the talk of the papers today.
All the latest transfer news and gossip you need to know…
The big transfer news is the apparent exclusive from The Daily Mail that Chelsea are ready to offer Radamel Falcao an astonishing £200k-a-week deal with the club in order to lure him to Stamford Bridge in January. They are prepared to offer the Atletico Madrid man their highest ever salary in order to bring him to the club as their main marksman. The prolific striker has gained interest from around Europe with his goalscoring exploits for the Mattress Makers and now Roman Abramovich appears ready to step things up in order to get his man.
The Metro have picked up on reports from Spain that Real Madrid are ready to put aside a bumper package for Gareth Bale next summer. It is believed they are willing to pay €70million (£56million) on the Tottenham Hotspur winger as the Welshman becomes their key target for next season. They are likely to make room for his arrival by offloading the likes of Kaka and Angel Di Maria.
Reports today have now claimed that Theo Walcott is likely to join Chelsea above anybody else in January. The Guardian among many sources attributes The Blues with an interest as Arsenal gear up to sell him at a cut-price in January. Manchester United are also reportedly interested but would have to make room for him with the sale of Portuguese winger Nani - who is wanted by Roma. Liverpool expected to challenge for him in the summer on a free transfer and have earmarked their January budget toward bringing in Blackpool winger Thomas Ince and Chelsea forward Daniel Sturridge so Chelsea seem to have the advantage; although Juventus are also still reportedly keen according to reports in France.
Everton have been linked with another French based player in the form of Paris-Saint Germain striker Guillaume Hoarau. It follows yesterday's reports that they were in the hunt for Hoarau's team-mate Kevin Gameiro and Toulouse striker Wissam Ben Yedder. He has fallen down the pecking order at PSG after the arrivals of several big name players including Zlatan Ibrahimovic and is likely to move on a free transfer this summer with Ligue 2 side AS Monaco also interested.
England under-21 centre back and Team GB Olympic member Craig Dawson has become a transfer target for Swansea. The West Bromwich Albion 22-year-old has struggled to cement a place in the first team so The Baggies may be interested in offloading the former Rochdale man with Championship side Blackpool also showing an interest.
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Phone: (508) 799-1161, Fax: (508) 799-1163
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Office Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
The mission of the Law Department is to provided legal advice and representation to the City Manager, City Council and the officers, employees, boards and commissions of the City of Worcester.
Specifically, the Law Department provides legal advice and representation to the City Manager, City Council and the officers and agencies for which the City Manager is responsible for under the city charter. The city solicitor is the chief legal officer of the city and is responsible for the Deputy and Assistant City Solicitors in the department. The functions of the department are performed and managed under four sections: Advice & Counsel, Litigation & Claims, Insurance and Administrative Support.
Advice & Counsel provides legal advice and work products to the officers and departments under the jurisdiction of the city manager, as well as the city council and other autonomous agencies from time to time. This involves: legal opinions on the application of a number of state & federal laws on the authority of city officers and agencies; the production and review of contracts awarded by city agencies; the drafting of real estate conveyance documents, including eminent domain orders, deeds, easements, leases, releases, loan documents; the drafting of proposed ordinances, city council orders and home rule petitions to the state legislature. The advice & counsel section also provides oral opinions and procedural guidance at meetings of various boards & commissions, appears before various state administrative agencies representing city agencies, and provides hearings officer services for various city departments. One attorney in the Advice & Counsel section serves as the head of the City Manager's Enforcement Team known as "CMET", which is an agency of the city responsible for coordinating committee of the "Zero Tolerance" program of the City's Drug House Task Force. The Advice & Counsel section is also responsible for administrating the activities of the cable advisory committee and the cable television franchise agreement.
Litigation & Claims represents the city before the courts and adjudicator agencies of the state and federal governments. There are over two hundred cases pending at any given time in which individuals are seeking to hold the city responsible for injuries or damages suffered. These cases involve:
This section includes the claims agent, who investigates and makes determinations on the claims which generally must be filed prior to bringing suit against the city. One attorney in this section is responsible for prosecuting health, safety and building code cases in the county housing court.


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It's no secret that Nokia is struggling against the likes of the iPhone and Google Android handsets. While Nokia still totally owns the dumbphone market and has a commanding presence on the mid-range cell phone market, it has no really competitive premiere phones. Nokia's hardware isn't at fault: they have always released incredibly solid phones. Rather, the issue is their lack of a truly competitive smartphone operating system that can go head-to-head with Google Android or the iPhone OS.
In fact, Nokia has only one glimmer on the horizon: their Maemo operating system, which is currently only shipping on their premier Nokia N900. Right now, it's not a contender, being more a geek curiosity than a platform ready for most consumers. But Nokia seems ready to kick Maemo development into high gear: their marketing team have just let slip that, as of 2012, Maemo will replace Symbian as the operating system for Nokia's entire N-series range of handsets.
The N-Series (of which the existing Nokia Maemo phone, the Nokia N900, is part) is Nokia's flagship technology range… the same range of phones that is being smashed apart by the iPhone. right now, only Nokia's Internet Tablets have shipped with Maemo, while the rest of the line — multi-media handsets and other smartphones — ship with Symbian S60.
Now, Nokia looks ready to ditch Symbian on the high-end, despite claims back in September that both Maemo and Symbian would co-exist. All the eggs are being put in the Maemo basket. We'll see how it ends up, but let's face it: 2012 is way too late for Nokia to finally release a handset capable of taking on the iPhone.
Read more at The Really Mobile Project (via Slashgear)


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NICOLA Sturgeon (Insight, 27 January) makes a valiant attempt at bolstering what looks like a lost cause. However, a few comments in her piece may be worth considering.
She complains about the rejection of a positive majority vote in the 1979 devolution referendum. This is nonsense. The result was decided on a previously agreed formula. The potential Yes vote was swept away on a tidal wave of apathy of roughly the same proportions as that which achieved the current SNP majority government.
Come to think of it, how can Alex Salmond be forming governments in a parliamentary system to which much of his party is, or at least was, bitterly opposed? The answer may be found in Kenny MacAskill's oration about his belief in "power before principles" at last year's party conference. Is he really a Blairite in disguise?
Sturgeon uses the pejorative "dumping" to describe the presence of Trident in Scotland. The Faslane facility was begun and completed under, firstly, a Conservative and then Labour governments, all properly elected and all of which had a higher portion of the Scottish votes than her government has now.
Scotland and Norway are Europe's only oil producers and would be prime targets of potential attackers, especially if they are given a clear "no retaliation" signal from the Scottish Government, so disposing of Trident would increase rather than decrease Scotland's vulnerability. An honest analysis might also indicate that the Faslane facility is at worst financially neutral. The most serious result of unilaterally disposing of our nuclear weapon facility would be our debarment from Nato and the surrendering of any Scottish involvement in multilateral nuclear disarmament should the world situation ever allow this.
Dr A McCormick, Dumfries
AN AMERICAN piano tuner new to Scotland and its politics, I have relied on locals for guidance on the 2014 referendum, but they are no help. Thank you for your new series giving all sides of the argument. However, I have now made up my mind, thanks to the deputy first minister's column.
Scots, as far as I can see in my Edinburgh month, are superior. Unlike in other places I've lived, such as my native San Francisco Bay Area, Paris, London, Havana, Tokyo and New York, there is a dearth of twits in these parts. Why Scotland wouldn't take this rare opportunity to have its own foreign policy unlinked to that which volunteered the UK for George W Bush's and Barack Obama's wars and its own domestic policies divorced from New Labour and the Liberal Democrats and Tories, is beyond me.
I can't vote but I can stand on the corner and hand out flyers. I will go all out for Yes.
Benjamin Treuhaft, Edinburgh


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It's his first review, man. Go easy.
Overall, it's not a bad first review. It's pretty informative. You might want to edit a few things out (that "Note:" section is unnecessary for example), space some of the paragraphs out, etc. Like the guy above me mentioned, most people don't "like" track by tracks here. I for one don't mind track by tracks, but it's good to try and branch out into a "standard" format. Though feel free to do whatever you're comfortable with. Anyway, good try for a first. Have a POS.
I haven't heard this yet, might check it out.
John Lennon beat his wife.
"Note: I apologise if I am mentioning the use of horns too many times in this review. Personally, Bobby Keys and his troupe's arrangements really make this album what it is for me.Anyway, I digress.."
Dont do this.
Album Rating: 4.0I actually like this slightly better than Imagine.
Bands: A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z


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Praise for the Second Edition
"The book covers an extremely large range of topics and provides an excellent starting point . . . Readers searching for a wide-ranging and up-to-date view of fiber-optic communication systems would do well to purchase this book."
-International Journal of Electrical Engineering Education
The latest edition of a proven bestseller offers comprehensive, up-to-date coverage of fiber-optic communication systems with an emphasis on physical understanding and engineering aspects. The author covers both the systems and components aspects of fiber-optic communication systems with a focus on the physics and technology behind them. The Third Edition has been updated to reflect the current state of the art of lightwave transmission systems, with particular emphasis on the rapid development of the WDM technology and system design issues pertaining to current topics of research. These include new data on lightwave systems design, optical amplification and dispersion-management techniques, multichannel lightwave systems, soliton communication systems, and coherent lightwave systems. Some of the material has been rearranged to facilitate the design of courses in optical communications.
Students and researchers alike will benefit from extensive pedagogical aids including:
* Extensive reference lists for each chapter
* Survey of recent research material for each topic
* Relevant end-of-chapter practice problems for teachers and students
* Solutions Manual available to teachers on request
* System design software on the enclosed CD-ROM
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Guests can connect to sessions directly from your company's website. Add a free Glance button to any page with just two lines of HTML. Read this article to learn more about integrating Glance Screen Share into your website. Read this article to learn more about changing the color of your Glance Screen Share solution to match your website.


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Cougar offense opens up in win over Bethany Lutheran women
MORRIS - Balanced scoring - and a lot of it - sent the University of Minnesota, Morris women's basketball team to their fourth straight win, as they took a 91-72 decision Friday over visiting Bethany Lutheran in Upper Midwest Athletic Conference (UMAC) play.
Four different players scored in double figures for the Cougars, and for the first time all season, multiple players finished with 20 or better. Jenni Noordmans and Kendra Wycoff each led the way with 21, with Emily Mehr added 20, as the Cougars scored a season-high 91 points.
The Cougars shot a season-high 60 percent (12-of-20) from behind the arc, which included a blazing 70 percent (7-of-10) in the first half as they took a 15-point lead into the locker room at 39-24.
After the Vikings took a quick 5-2 lead over the first 90 seconds, the Cougars responded with a 29-6 run to take their biggest lead of the half at 20 points after a Noordmans jumper put UMM up 31-11 at the 7:57 mark.
Noordmans already had 12 at the break, missing just once in a 5-of-6 first half that included a 2-of-2 mark from three-point range.
The Cougars also forced 12 Vikings turnovers in the first half, turning them into 11 points, part of 17 points off 18 Bethany Lutheran miscues in the game.
The second half was more of the same, as the Cougars opened their lead all the way up to 31, the third time they've led by at least 30 in a game this season. At the 9:50 mark of the second, Allie Sannes hit a pair free throws to put the Cougars up 68-37, and they coasted the rest of the way, holding a 20-point lead nearly the entire way.
Sannes hit double figures, scoring 12 as the final Cougar in double figures.
Sannes and Wycoff paced a bench effort that led to 40 points from the Cougar reserves, as eight different players got in the scoring column.
They also pulled down 41 rebounds - their fifth time over 40 - led by a career-high nine from point guard Kelsey Erickson, all on the defensive end. Noordmans and Abby Fragodt each also added eight.
With the win, the Cougars move back above the .500 mark for the first time since the second game of the season, and stay unbeaten in conference play. They also extended their UMAC winning streak to 29 straight.


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Click on the link above to see the interview and learn a little more about Destiny. Leave a like here if you enjoy it... If you didn't, tell us why. If your on ps3, feel free to add me: preda0123. Si vaz a jugar en el ps3, añademe: preda0123
Edited by ROBOWAR: 8/22/2014 5:18:06 AMlol I say beta you say beeeeta. @_@ Ok note to self on locked doors when in doubt whip it out..... <_<
I always thought of DeeJ as an unemotional prick but I believe now he's just extremely articulate. God damn can you see the passion there. Attempting to be objective, Bungie is the most innovative and passionate developing company I've ever seen. I've never been more hyped for a game in my life and I've been on the Earth for 27 revolutions around the Sun.
I just love the way Bungie talks about Destiny. The passion and ambition in the studio for the game is obvious and wonderful to see. Too often it feels like developers are just going through the motions when they talk about their game before release, especially in between big events, so they just trot out roughly the same spiel in interviews with vague 'goals, hype and or marketing jargon. But with Bungie they're really eager to talk about what they're doing, have clear goals in mine, most of the stuff that sounds like marketing jargon (ie "activities for every mood") is usually more short hand for a long winded explanation or is a place holder answer for something they want to keep up their sleeves to surprise us. I'm still disappointed to hear that the Interceptor is being nerfed... I didn't feel it dominated that completely in the matches I played, and the only time I was part of a totally one sided match involving them was cause one team was obviously better and had both of them, and like Deej says it's a tank... Glad to hear though that the response to the fact Scout Rifles and Auto Rifles tended to dominate in at least PvP in Beta the Hand Cannons and Pulse Rifles will be beefed up, rather than the SRs and ARs being dialled down. I do hope there's a lot left to explore in Old Russia along with lots on the other destinations - really hoping for more than one area per planet and now curious what he meant by "places we haven't even talked about", I mean we've had people guess that The Reef is a destination but is that the only one Bungie haven't talked about or are there even more? Delighted to hear Bungie again reaffirm their commitment to ongoing support and updating of the game, especially the focus Deej gave to non-Expansion Pack stuff. Very few developers really support their games that much and even fewer add new things to the games outside of DLC packs, which in the process kinda forces people to buy them hence the frustration with DLC packs, and after the cool 'emblem' for their timed events concept that was Iron Banner I'm really keen to see what else they've got lined up. Just goes to prove, other people make Games, Bungie create Legends.
Im a little upset that they said there would be exclusive for the PlayStation network considering bungie was a xbox original
Oooooh! You boss, you! Thanks for posting!
They need to ask him about the ranking system, competitive ranking system of course.
thankyou for posting this
would we be able to have that cabal tank outside of the crucible like in free roam and the other game modes
I was hoping the interviewer would ask Deej to clarify whether they'll be adjusting the voice chat options or not since Deej quoted 'living, social world' so many times... But otherwise I still remain totally floored at the brilliance of bungie
[quote]"certainly, we have an idea as to the story that we want to tell, but we won't paint ourselves into a corner, because the best thing about developing a game like this over a long timeline is that you can discover new things about the experience and that you can develop in that direction"[/quote]This is good to hear. Destiny may have been mapped out, but I'm glad Bungie are planning to treat the storyline as they are the sandbox, by evolving it over time.
Thanks for the post . I like getting on this forum and see people working together and helping each other out . I have been gaming since Activision and Atari came out when I could . Last year I got X box live and it has changed the whole gaming concept for me . I will be on this site to check things out wether people r complaining or giving tips .
Edited by Otis B Driftwood: 8/20/2014 5:56:32 PM[quote]Then again it was a tank[/quote] LOL, yeah it's a tank that moves at pretty much light speed with pinpoint accuracy. It was like mixing the Wraith with the scorpion. Also I don't think DeeJ saw the people that actually killed the ?? people, and people explored every inch behind them.
Deej really knows how to sell.
I just wanna explore jungles, towns, factories... i need exploration imo..
I'm wondering how much more there is to Old Russia. I don't think there will be much more, if any more, above ground. I'm thinking about how much stuff was underground on the moon and if the cosmodrome could have some significant spaces, tunnels etc.
video was awesome thanks! i still feel bad that i was at work when the moon opened up :( i just hope i won't have to miss out on too much content/missions due to my work schedule. night missions would be amazing, or if special events (like the moon opening up)took place at all different times of day. think of it like different shifts of work: day, swing, grave. why not have a day, swing, and graveyard shift of legends to help defeat the darkness?
Awesome interview!
Thank you for sharing
nice interview. we need more posts like these.
Every time I hear that the HC is getting a buff I laugh. If I was doing damage before it's about to get much worse.
Best interviewer yet! Thanks for the post Preda. I like how well DeeJ explains the game. http://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/quotes/a/alberteins383803.html
Thanks! Also I never had a problem with the tank on first light. Head shot does the trick.
private matches already jesus
DeeJ must be from the moon
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A WOULD-BE robber is being hunted after a failed hold-up at a service station.
The Locksheath Service station in Bridge Road, Park Gate, was held-up at 3.30am yesterday morning by a man wearing a balaclava.
He demanded the shop assistant handover cash before hitting the monitor on the till.
She handed over nothing to him and he was last seen running off towards Station Road.
The man is described as approximately 6ft 4 and of a slim build. He was wearing a black balaclava, gloves and dark clothing, as well as carrying a blue bag.
Inspector James Stewart said: "This was clearly a traumatic incident for the member of staff involved and we hope that anyone who may have seen something that night or who has information about the person who did this will come forward and speak to us."
Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call police on 101, quoting 44160060541, or the anonymous Crimestoppers line on 0800 555 111.


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iPad owners seem to be loving their devices, according to the American Customer Satisfaction Index. Overall consumer satisfaction with personal computers has grown 4% since last year putting people's overall satisfaction level at 78 out of 100 points. When you break that down, iPads are leading the pack. Satisfaction with the iPad has grown 2% since the last survey. This puts iPad customer satisfaction at 86 points. This is higher than any other manufacturer and 9 points ahead of any other competitor. Dell, HP, and Acer all scored 77s.
CNBC looked into why this number may be so high for Apple and the iPad and they've said this:
"The iPad, even at this early stage, pulled up Apple's overall numbers – which makes it the highest-scoring product Apple has, and therefore the highest-scoring product ACSI has ever tracked."
Do you agree with CNBC's reasoning or do you think there's more to it? One thing is obvious, people love their iPads!
[CNBC via TechCrunch]


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Sprint Cup's NRA 500 At Texas Motor Speedway Raises Eyebrows [POLL]
The Sprint Cup NRA 500 is Saturday night at Texas Motor Speedway and some people aren't happy.
Forget about the feud between Joey Logano and Denny Hamlin. This week a national debate invades NASCAR. Of course, NASCAR has not received complaints; this is coming from outside "pressure groups." Yes, the NRA (a gun rights group) was allowed to sponsor the race in a deal it struck with Texas Motor Speedway. So what?
NASCAR will review how it does sponsorships, but in my opinion, they should allow the NRA or anyone else viable to sponsor races. The NRA fits with what the race fans are into. It's a natural pairing.
I personally don't want guns in my house, but i strongly support the Second Amendment. Politics, however, have no place in NASCAR. Just sayin!
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Protect it from fires
Posted by mark34 on 07 Sep 2009
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Samos was actually our last minute choice as we couldn't find ferry tickets to Ikaria. However, we don't regret it because we indeed had a great time! Beaches were wonderful and very clean. Lemonakia and Tsamadou were crowded but you can still find excellent quiet beaches on the northern side. We had the best meals in Kokkari in a tavern by the water. I suggest you stay in Pythagorion or Heraion which are less developped and prices are better.
Samos is surprisingly green and you will discover many hidden secrets if you rent a car for a couple of days to explore it. You run by chance onto a sign leading to the Cave of Pythagoras and it was a special experience to trek the narrow path up to the cave and enjoy the view from there. There are no castles or museums on Samos, the top is the beaches and the green nature. Walking in the forests is much pleasurable in the middle of a hot summer. Protect Samos from fires because it would be a really pity to destroy such a beautiful island.
Hello Mark
Thanks for your apell to protect for fire!
I go over 20years to Samos and I have see what the big Fire from the year 2000 makes makes problems for the Iland.I hope for Samos that so a bad thing is coming again.Greatings to you from Austria
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Inspire Kids Montessori open house
Inspire Kids Montessori, a new Montessori school serving children ages 2 to 6, is accepting applications and will be hosting an open house from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily through Friday, Aug. 6.
The school is located at 4425 E. Agave Road, Building 8, Suite 144 (on the northeast corner of Ray Road and 44th Street behind CVS).
For more information or to RSVP, call (480) 659-9402 or e-mail email@example.com.
MPHS boot camp for incoming freshmen
A boot camp for incoming freshmen will take place from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 5, and Friday, Aug. 6, at Mountain Pointe High School, 4201 E. Knox Road.
All incoming freshmen are required to attend both days of camp, which will feature team building activities, time management, assemblies, reading and note taking strategies, active listening skills, scavenger hunt, multiple intelligence and true color assessments and technology training.
Lunch will be provided. Buses will run following the 2010/11 morning bus schedule. Visit www.tuhsd.k12.az.us and click on Departments & Transportation for pick up times and locations.
To register, e-mail your student's full name and T-shirt size (adult s, m, l, xl, xxl) to Mrs. Keller at email@example.com by Wednesday, June 30.
DVHS freshmen orientation day
Freshmen orientation day will be from 8:15 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 6, at Desert Vista High School, 16440 S. 32nd St.
Freshmen will pick up their first day T-shirt, class schedule, special bus schedule and agenda for Aug. 6 when they pick up their books on their assigned distribution day.
The first day activities will include a spirit assembly, finding your classroom, high school orientation, organization workshops and freshman success tips. Bus and lunch services will be provided. The freshman-only dance will round off the day from 5 to 7 p.m. that evening.
A Parent Information Session is also being offered from 8:15 to 9:15 a.m. Aug. 6. Parents are invited to learn about navigating high school with their students.
For details, call the school at (480) 706-7900.
CrossRoads has limited openings for upcoming school year
CrossRoads Community School, a K-8 non-denominational, faith-based Christian school and ACSI member is accepting applications for the 2010/11 school year. The school is located at 2950 W. Ray Road in Chandler on the northeast corner of Ray Road and Loop 101. Limited openings remain in Kindergarten through eighth grade classes, and the first day for the 2010 school year is Aug. 10.
CrossRoads uses a unique combination of three-day-a-week classroom and home instruction. Students are taught in the classroom on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays when the teachers typically introduce new concepts. Students then take work home on Mondays and Wednesdays for home learning and additional reinforcement of the concepts. Enrichment activities such as PE, Music, Spanish, Chapel, and others are all taught on campus on classroom instruction days. Class sizes are small and range from 7 to 11 students.
Interested applicants are asked to call the school office at (480) 722-1445 for an application or to arrange a tour of the campus. The application process includes a family interview, recommendation letters and previous school records.
More information is available at www.crcsonline.com.
Overcoming back-to-school anxiety, preparing for the first day of school
Summer break is winding down, and parents and children are preparing for a new school year - seeing old friends, making new ones and settling back into a daily routine.
"The first day of school can be stressful for children," says Nora Carrillo, Child Development Specialist at Phoenix Children's Hospital.
The following tips are provided by the General Pediatrics Department at Phoenix Children's:
General guidelines
• Get your children on a wake-up and bedtime routine two to three weeks before school.
• Make sure your child gets at least eight hours of sleep each night and a healthy breakfast.
• Find out what school supplies and/or uniforms are needed for the year.
• Talk to your kids about school and what to expect.
• If they are anxious or afraid, talk about school as a "special event," let them know what to expect and listen to their fears and concerns. Schedule a visit to your child's school and arrange for a meeting with their teacher before school starts.
• Discuss ways to make friends, especially for kids who are special needs or shy.
• Pack healthy snacks and lunches.
• Put your child's name on everything.
• If possible, arrange to take your child to school on the first day.
Medical issues
• Make sure your child gets a back-to-school physical and that immunizations are up to date.
• Fill out all emergency contact and health information forms sent home by the school.
• Be sure that the school nurse and classroom teacher know about all of your child's medical issues, food allergies, risk for bee stings, inhalers and all other medications.
• Make arrangements with the school nurse to administer any medication your child might need.
• Advise the teachers about any conditions that might affect how your child learns. For example, children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) should be seated in the front of the room and a child with vision problem should sit near the blackboard.
• Parents of children with learning disabilities or ADHD should meet with teachers to discuss an individual educational plan and all counselors should be present.
• Be careful that backpacks are not too heavy or consider a rolling backpack to avoid back strain.
Transportation and safety
• Know what time school begins and how your child will get there.
• Be aware of the school's designated drop-off and pick-up areas (point out all landmarks) and discuss these with your child.
• Make sure your child knows his or her parent's name and address.
• Familiarize yourself with regulations on bikes, scooters and other vehicles.
• Review traffic safety including traffic signs and signals and all crosswalks.
• Go over a safe route with children who are walking or riding a bike. Remind them that it is never okay to a accept rides, candy or invitations from stranger.
OSHA classes now available at GCC
OSHA classes are now available in Arizona through a new partnership between Gateway Community College in Phoenix and the OSHA Training Institute Education Center at California State University, Dominguez Hills. Classes will begin in August.
California State University, Dominguez Hills (CSUDH) is one of only 26 OSHA Training Institute Education Centers in the entire country. Such centers are the only entities authorized to offer federal OSHA training.
CSUDH conducts OSHA training programs in Arizona, California, Hawaii and Nevada.
The first course will be OSHA Standards for the Construction Industry, beginning Aug. 21. Other upcoming courses include Hazards and Solutions in Healthcare Facilities (beginning Aug. 23), OSHA Standards for General Industry (Sept. 11), OSHA Pandemic Influenza Preparedness and Aerosol Transmissible Diseases (Sept. 28), the Trainer Course in OSHA Standards for the Construction Industry (Oct. 16) and the Trainer Course in OSHA Standards for General Industry (Nov. 6).
For further information or to enroll, visit www.csudh.edu/osha/arizona.html, or call (888) 4LA-OSHA (888-452-6742).
W.P. Carey School ranks among best business school values
Because of the recession, everyone's looking for a bargain. When it comes to a college education, the W.P. Carey School of Business at Arizona State University ranks among the best values. In a new list, Bloomberg BusinessWeek names the W. P. Carey School among the Top 20 public business schools for "Return on Investment."
The new rankings for undergraduate programs compare the amount of money spent on annual tuition with the median base salary students receive at graduation. Not surprisingly, public schools were much better bargains than private schools overall. However, even among the public schools, the W.P. Carey School of Business ranks No. 17 in the nation. It's the top ranking for any Arizona school and third highest for any public school in the western United States.
Undergraduate students graduating from the W.P. Carey School of Business average an impressive $6.54 for every dollar spent on annual tuition.
The W.P. Carey School of Business has received several other recent high rankings, further demonstrating the excellence of the school. The W.P. Carey MBA is ranked among the Top 30 MBA programs in the country by U.S. News & World Report. The evening MBA program is ranked Top 25 among part-time MBA programs. The school was also just named Top 25 in the world for business school research productivity, according to the University of Texas at Dallas.
CGCC Sun Lakes Center offers east valley residents convenience
The Chandler-Gilbert Community College Sun Lakes Center opened in 1997 as a 5,000-square-foot facility designed to serve the needs of mature learners through credit and non-credit classes. Thirteen years later, the facility has more than doubled in size and now serves as the college's hub for workforce development, as well as offering a wide variety of credit courses in math, psychology, English, Spanish, history, accounting and more. The Center also offers more than 400 online classes, covering a wide range of topics from healthcare and fitness to business and professional courses.
CGCC's Sun Lakes Center offers programs in a variety of high-demand fields, such as training to become a Dialysis Technician, Physical Therapy Aid, or Chiropractic Assistant - fields which are poised for growth through 2016, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
In addition to offering high-demand credit courses and workforce development, the Center will remain home to New Adventures in Learning (NAILS), an Institute for Learning in Retirement, which offers classes on an array of topics geared to the interests and talents of participants ranging in age from 45 to 90.
The Sun Lakes Center is at located at 25105 S. Alma School Road (northeast corner of Alma School and Riggs roads) in Sun Lakes.
For more information, visit www.cgc.edu/slc or call (480) 857-5500.
Training provided to convert medical offices to electronic systems
Phoenix College and GateWay Community College (two Maricopa Community Colleges) were recently notified by The Los Rios Community College District in California that they have been named a part of a consortium of 14 colleges to receive a portion of a $5.4 million grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. The grant is designed to train individuals to provide assistance in the installation and use of computerized health information systems in hospitals and medical offices. The electronic systems are meant to replace traditional paper methods.
A pilot group of 14 GateWay Community College students have completed the program and are looking for paid internships to serve as a bridge between the classroom and practical work experience. Companies currently involved or moving into any aspect of the electronic health records industry are encouraged to consider GateWay students for internships.
For more information on the Systems Analysis for Practice Management Program or how to contact students for internships, call Heidi at (602) 286-8931 or John at (602) 286-8594. For information on the grant or the Health Information Technology program at Phoenix College, call Bonnie at (602) 285-7149.
Sentinel Boosters raffling cruise
Seton Catholic Preparatory High School is sponsoring a Sentinel Booster Club Cruise Raffle, and the winner will receive his or her choice of a Caribbean cruise Jan. 8 to 15, 2011, or an Alaskan cruise Aug. 26 to Sept. 2, 2011. The cruise is for two people, with airfare to port included.
Chances are $250 each, and only 200 chances will be sold. The drawing will take place Sept. 3 during the Varsity home football game, and the winner does not need to be present to win.
Tickets are available in the Advancement Office or Spirit Store at Seton Catholic Preparatory (1150 N. Dobson Road, Chandler) or online at www.setoncatholic.org. Proceeds will support the completion of the stadium complex.
MCC announces 2010/11 Theatre Outback season
The 2010/11 Theatre Outback season at Mesa Community College includes Reynard the Fox, at 10 a.m., 1 and 7:30 p.m. Sept. 24 and 2 p.m. Sept. 25; The Taming of the Shrew at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 3, 4, 9, 10 and 11 and 2 p.m. Dec. 5 and 11; The Crucible at 7:30 p.m. Jan. 28, 29, Feb. 3, 4 and 5 and 2 p.m. Jan. 30 and Feb. 5; and Almost, Maine at 7:30 p.m. April 22, 23, 28, 29, 30 and 2 p.m. April 24 and 30.
Tickets are $15 for the general public; $12 for faculty, staff and alumni; and $10 for students and seniors.
For more information, call the box office at (480) 461-7170.
Diocese of Phoenix Catholic Schools Office announces Night of Hope fundraiser
Friends and supporters of the Diocese of Phoenix's Catholic Schools will gather for the third annual "Night of Hope, Our Children's Future" fundraising dinner event at 6 p.m. Oct 23 at the Sheraton Phoenix Downtown. All proceeds will benefit the Diocese of Phoenix Catholic Schools Endowment Fund.
Besides the proceeds from the cost of a ticket ($100 per person and up), Night of Hope will add to the endowment fund by offering sponsorship opportunities for local businesses the night of the event. Last year the event raised more than $75,000.
For more information, visit www.catholicschoolsphx.org and follow the Night of Hope link.
Learn to write magazine and newspaper stories online
Victoria Hay, a former associate editor of Arizona Highways Magazine and former business editor of Phoenix Magazine, will teach a fully online course in magazine feature writing, English 235, "Magazine Article Writing," Oct. 18 to Dec. 10 at Paradise Valley Community College.
Hay, author of innumerable magazine and newspaper articles, has also published several books, including The Essential Feature and the best-selling Math Magic, coauthored for math whiz Scott Flansburg.
To sign up, go to my.maricopa.edu, or call (602) 787-7000 and register for English 235, Section 58235. For residents of Maricopa County, tuition is $71 per credit hour.
Awaken your employment status with a career in sleep disorders technology
Are you tired of your current career or employment status? Revitalize it and train to become a Polysomnographic Technologist at GateWay Community College in just eight months. Beginning this May, GWCC will offer a new certificate program in Polysomnography Technology (PSG); the only such program in the state of Arizona. The PSG program will train students to monitor and analyze patients with sleep disorders such as sleep apnea, insomnia, narcolepsy and various parasomnias.
For details, contact an advisor at (602) 286-8183 or visit www.gatewaycc.edu/Programs/Polysomnography.
CGCC receives national recognition for community service, named to President's Honor Roll
Chandler-Gilbert Community College has been named for the fourth year in a row to the 2009 President's Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll, the highest federal recognition a college or university can receive for its commitment to volunteering, service-learning and civic engagement.
Honorees are chosen based on a series of selection factors including the scope and innovation of service projects, percentage of student participation in service activities, incentives for service, and the extent to which the school offers academic service-learning courses.
The Honor Roll is a program of the Corporation for National and Community Service in collaboration with the President's Council on Service and Civic Participation, the U.S. Department of Education, and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
CGCC is located at 2626 E. Pecos Road in Chandler. For more information, call (480) 732-7030.
SMCC earns continued accreditation
As it celebrates 30 years of helping students to achieve their educational goals, South Mountain Community College has received formal notice from the Higher Learning Commission that it has been granted continued accreditation as an institution of higher education. Official notice was received by the college in a letter issued by the commission on Dec. 16, 2009.
Since the fall of 2006, college faculty and staff have been laying the groundwork for SMCC's successful re-accreditation. Key to this effort was a two-year self-study, through which the college reviewed and assessed its performance and achievements.
For additional information about the college, visit http://southmountaincc.edu.
CGCC offers engineering degree
Created in partnership between Chandler-Gilbert Community College and Glendale Community College, the Associate of Applied Science in Engineering Technology degree will enable students to enter the workforce as an entry-level engineering aid upon graduation from the two-year program.
CGCC and GCC worked with local industry, including Honeywell, Avnet, AeroSpec, SRP, ATL Incorporated, Medtronic and Sundt Construction to create a degree program that meets the current employment needs of the engineering industry.
CGCC is located at 2626 E. Pecos Road in Chandler.
For more information about this program, contact Bassam Matar at (480) 732-7139.
SMCC offers GED high school equivalency testing
South Mountain Community College, 7050 S. 24th St., is offering GED testing for individuals who do not have a high school diploma and are seeking to earn a high school equivalency diploma.
Candidates must be at least 16 years of age. Those under 18 must bring a notarized letter of consent from a parent or guardian, along with an official letter of withdrawal from their last school attended. The GED testing fee is $75, with a $15 re-test fee for each subject area. Testing is by appointment only, and pre-registration is required prior to testing. Pre-registration takes place on Monday afternoons between 1:30 and 3 p.m. Testing takes place on Wednesdays between 8:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. Tests are available in English, Spanish and large-print. Special accommodations are available for examinees with documented disabilities.
For more information, call (602) 243-8188.