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The Kean Theatre Announces its Free Movie Line-up for September 2012
• Sept. 4 – "The Lorax" (PG) – Dr. Seuss' grumpy little creature makes his film debut in this enchanting animated film. Runs 1 hour and 26 minutes.
• Sept. 11 – "Bernie" (PG-13) – Jack Black is a mortician who really gets into his work. When he kills a local widow he goes to great lengths to pretend she is still alive. Hilarious comedy with Shirley MacLaine. Runs 1 hour and 43 minutes.
• Sept. 18 – "Battleship"
• Sept. 25 – "The Lucky One" qpspu (PG-13) – A marine returns from duty and searches for the unknown woman he believes was his good luck charm during the war. Runs 1 hour and 41 minutes.
• Sept. 5 – "The Hunger Games" (PG-13) – A look into the future where boys and girls are pitted against each other on live television in a fight to the death. Based on the bestselling novel. Runs 2 hours and 22 minutes.
• Sept. 12 – "The Dictator" (R) – Heroic story of a dictator who risks his life to ensure democracy never comes to his country. Over-the-top comedy. Runs 1 hour and 23 minutes.
• Sept. 19 – "Darling Companion" (PG-13) – Diane Keaton and Kevin Kline star in a movie about a woman who loves her dog more than her husband. And the husband loses the dog! Runs 1 hour and 43 minutes.
• Sept. 26 – "The Five-Year Engagement" (R) – A career couple's unexpected journey between popping the question and tying the knot. Planning a wedding is hard but in this comedy it is all but impossible. Runs 2 hours and 4 minutes.
The Kean Theatre is open to the public and has built a reputation for its convenient location, free parking, quality entertainment and elegant setting. The theatre is operated by St. Barnabas Charities, the fund-raising arm of St. Barnabas Health System. St. Barnabas Health System includes St. Barnabas Nursing Home, Valencia Woods at St. Barnabas, The Arbors at St. Barnabas, The Village at St. Barnabas, The Woodlands at St. Barnabas, The Washington Place at St. Barnabas, White Tail Ridge, St. Barnabas Medical Center and Rudolph Auto Repair.
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Officer Gregory White was shot and killed during a robbery of a convenience store at the intersection of Alison Court and DeLowe Drive, SW.
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- Identification and Creation
- Object Number
- 1951.108
- Title
- Zôchôten (Virûdhaka), Guardian King of the South: One of the Shitennô (Devarãjas) or Four Heavenly Guardian Kings
- Other Titles
- Transliterated Title: Devarãjas (Shitennõ): Virûdhaka (Zôchôten)
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- sculpture, figure
- Date
- Nambokuchô to Muromachi period, 14th-15th century
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- Creation Place: East Asia, Japan
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- Japanese
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- Wood, multiple-woodblock construction; with polychromy and gilding
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- Acquisition and Rights
- Credit Line
- Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Gift of Mrs. George R. Agassiz in memory of Dr. George Russell Agassiz
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- 1951
- Object Number
- 1951.108
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James Cuno, Harvard's Art Museums: 100 Years of Collecting, Harvard University Art Museums/Harry N. Abrams, Inc. (Cambridge, MA, 1996), pp. 76-77
- Exhibition History
Re-View: S228-230 Arts of Asia, Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Cambridge, 05/31/2008 - 11/23/2008
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If It Wasn't Sufficient To Remove Clinton...
Excerpt: why should it be sufficient cause to fire a prison guard? As if anybody needed more evidence of how difficult it is to fire a government employee, consider the case of Lovelock prison guard Amie L. Bianchini. Ms. Bianchini was...
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text: "And with that he breathed on them and said, 'Receive the Holy Spirit'" (Jn.20:22; NIV). How can this translation be correct? In the following passage the Lord Jesus said that the Holy Spirit would not be sent until He departed to be with the Father and He had not yet departed to be with the Father when He said those words: "But now I go my way to him that sent me; and none of you asketh me, Whither goest thou? But because I have said these things unto you, sorrow hath filled your heart. Nevertheless I tell you the truth; It is expedient for you that I go away: for if I go not away, the Comforter will not come unto you; but if I depart, I will send him unto you" (Jn.16:5-7). How is it possible that they had received "the Holy Spirit" because the Lord Jesus had not yet departed to be with the Father when He spoke the words at John 20:22? Anyone have an answer?


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The draft requires the following:
- The countries would convene in 2019 to clearly demonstrate how they are faring in meeting those targets.
- In 2020, countries would be required to meet and to submit new plans demonstrating how they'd ratchet up their emissions reductions plans by 2025.
- They'd then have to reconvene every five years with fresh, tougher plans.
A Scheduling Victory for Some: The every-five-year schedule is a victory in the negotiations for the United States and for environmental advocates and vulnerable island countries like the Marshall Islands. Developing countries like India had been pushing to wait for the first meeting until 2030, and to require only 10-year commitments to ratcheting up...
The $100 Billion Option: The new draft also requires fairly robust actions on climate change finance. It would legally require developed countries to shell out money to help poor countries adapt to the "loss and damage" sustained by climate change, and help them transition from fossil fuels to clean energy. One option in the draft text would set $100 billion annually as a floor to be given from rich countries to poor countries to deal with climate change.


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A.P.E.X. Trailer (1994)
"Trapped in a future they didn't create. Fighting an enemy they cannot stop." 01 February 1994 Action, Sci-Fi 98 mins
A time-travel experiment in which a robot probe is sent from the year 2073 to the year 1973 goes terribly wrong thrusting one of the project scientists,into a plague ravaged alternate time-line whose war weary inhabitants are locked in a constant battle with killer robots from the future.
Watch the official A.P.E.X. 1994 trailer in HD below or find more A.P.E.X. videos on Vidimovie.


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Joining us for major Galena events is the perfect way to experience the best things that our area has to offer. No matter what time of year you visit Galena, IL, you'll find a wide variety of special events, celebrations, and activities to enjoy. Check out our list of the best festivals and events in Galena below. Then, start planning a visit to attend your favorite!
Find out more about things to do in Galena, IL, by requesting a copy of our FREE Vacation Guide!
It's filled with the best recommendations and information about Galena events, restaurants, historic sites, attractions, and more!
Galena Mardi Gras Celebration | February
After the holidays are over and you're looking for a reason to celebrate, join us for a Mardi Gras celebration! You can start the weekend with a festive pub crawl, then enjoy a parade, masquerade ball, and more!
Wine Lovers Weekend | March
Wine Lovers Weekend is one of the largest Galena events of the year. Enjoy the state's biggest indoor wine festival, special dinners, tastings, and events all weekend long. If you don't know about Wine Lovers Weekend, read our blog to learn more!
Grant's Home Front | April
Are you a history buff? If so, you need to attend Grant's Home Front. This huge Civil War reenactment weekend brings history to life for a weekend that includes tours of U.S. Grant's home, an 1860s period fashion show, afternoon dances, and battles each day.
Corkless in Galena | June
If you've missed Wine Lovers Weekend this year, join us for Corkless in Galena instead! Hosted on the Galena River, this summer event highlights family-owned Northern Illinois wineries and includes wine tastings, an art exhibit, light snacks, and live music.
Great Galena Balloon Race | June
The Great Galena Balloon Race is a magical summertime event that you'll have to see to believe. Hosted on the third full weekend of June each year, this Galena, IL, hot air balloon festival fills the sky with bright colors. It also features, wine tastings, snacks, live music, and more!
Antique Town Rods Run & Car Show | July
More that 100 pre-1949 street rods fill the Galena river front each July for the Antique Town Rods Run & Car Show. Do you have a hot rod of your own? Bring it along and enjoy a scenic road and poker run along 98.9 miles of beautiful scenery.
Midwest Garlic Festival | August
Whether you love the robust spice or you hate it, you'll have a blast at the Midwest Garlic Festival. Full of good food, good music, and good fun, this celebration of a farm to table lifestyle is something that everyone can enjoy.
Girlfriend's Getaway Weekend | September
Sometimes the girls just need a weekend away. When you're ready for a celebration with your best friends, visit Galena for Girlfriend's Getaway Weekend. You'll find plenty of special events, dining, and shopping fun!
Tour of Historic Galena Homes | September
Galena, IL, is filled with dozens of historic buildings and homes that feature well-preserved examples of 19th-century American workmanship. Each September, some of them open to the public for tours. Join us and attend the annual Tour of Historic Galena Homes. This year, 2017, will be the 50th anniversary of the event!
Galena Oktoberfest | October
Oktoberfest celebrations always promise great fun and plenty of delicious food and drinks. Galena Oktoberfest is no different! Expect to find a Ceremonial Tapping of the Keg, non-stop live music, wiener dog races, polka lessons and dancing, a bean bag tournament, a beer stein endurance contest, events for children, and more!
Nouveau Weekend | November
Did you miss Wine Lovers Weekend in the spring? If so, don't fret! Galena Nouveau Wine Weekend, a celebration of the wine harvest season, is a great alternative in the fall. You'll find tastings, dinners, and special events to enjoy.
Thanksgiving at the Farmers Guest House | November
When your bed and breakfast innkeeper is also an award-winning chef, Thanksgiving is a big deal. Join Chef Susan at the Farmers Guest House for Thanksgiving. You'll find a bountiful feast filled with the best traditions and beloved dishes the season has to offer!
Night of the Luminaria | December
The Night of the Luminaria in December is without a doubt one of the top Galena events each year. Join us and stroll down the Helluva Half Mile Main Street. When you do, you'll find extravagant animated window displays and more than 5,000 candlelit luminaries glowing on the streets, steps, and sidewalks throughout town.
Attend Galena Events and Stay with Us!
Attending the best Galena events is just one great way to discover everything our area has to offer. You can also take a cooking class with Farmers Guest House owner, innkeeper, and chef Susan at Breakfast Diva Cooking School. Or, go on a ghost tour, attend a concert, or learn to make pottery. The list of things to do in Galena, IL, is long, and we guarantee you'll have no trouble discovering the perfect entertainment option for you.
And when you're looking for a great place to call home during your visit to Galena, IL, make your reservations at the Farmers Guest House! Our award-winning bed and breakfast features nine well-appointed, tastefully decorated guestrooms, private outdoor patios and gardens, and a unique history that dates to 1867.
Whether you're planning a romantic getaway for two or a corporate retreat for a group, consider booking your next stay in Galena, IL, at the Farmers Guest House. Learn more about our additional amenities like daily WineTime and spa, The Studio at Farmers Guest House, today. Then, contact us! We'd love to help you plan an incredible visit to Galena!


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- 6 New York (top loin) pork chops, 3/4-inch thick
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 6 medium potatoes, sliced
- 1 large onion, halved and thinly sliced
- salt, to taste
- black pepper, to taste
- 1 10 3/4-oz can cream of mushroom soup
- 1 8-oz carton sour cream
- 1/2 cup milk
- 2 cups Cheddar cheese, shredded
Heat oven to 325 degrees F. Cook chops, half at a time, in hot oil in large skillet until lightly brown, turning once. Grease 9x13-inch baking dish. Arrange sliced potatoes and onion evenly in baking dish. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
Stir together cream of mushroom soup, sour cream and milk in medium bowl. Stir in 1 cup of the Cheddar cheese. Spoon soup mixture evenly over potatoes and onion in baking dish. Arrange chops on top.
Cover with foil. Place baking dish on baking sheet. Bake about 2 hours or until potatoes are tender and chops have internal temperature on a thermometer reads 150 degrees F. Uncover. Sprinkle with remaining 1 cup Cheddar cheese. Bake about 10 minutes more or until cheese melts and internal temperature on a thermometer reads 160 degrees F. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.
Serves 6.
SHORTCUT SUNDAY PORK & POTATOES: Brown chops as above. Meanwhile, cook sliced potatoes and onion in heavy large covered pot in enough boiling water to cover for 5 minutes. Drain well. Continue as above, except cover and bake until internal temperature of chops is 160 degrees F., about 1 hour. Uncover. Sprinkle with remaining 1 cup Cheddar cheese. Bake about 10 minutes more or until cheese melts. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.
Comfort food at it's best. Baked chops top sliced potatoes for this substantial dish. A shortcut is also given at the end of the recipe for those weeknights you need a hearty dinner. Serve with green beans, apple salad and a tall glass of milk.
Calories: 758 calories
Protein: 47 grams
Fat: 46 grams
Sodium: 888 milligrams
Cholesterol: 156 milligrams
Saturated Fat: 21 grams
Carbohydrates: 39 grams
Fiber: 3 grams


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Bare bones. In 2009, Cornwall's Kneehigh Theatre wowed Spoleto audiences with Don John, a dark and mesmerizing rejiggering of the Don Juan tale that featured an elaborate set composed of train cars, a full rock band, and some of sexiest dry-humping we've ever seen on stage. This time, Kneehigh is scaling back with a bare-bones set and a handful of actors. But don't let that deter you: This production still packs a dramatic punch.
A fairy tale for adults — sick, twisted adults. Based on Hans Christian Andersen's time-honored tale, "The Red Shoes," the Kneehigh adaptation is a dark and sinister story about a girl who falls in love with a pair of red shoes. Her world goes downhill from there. The production also has a bit of a meta thing going on: a sinister narrator stationed above the stage forces the dead-eyed, nearly-naked actors on stage to perform this nightmarish story.
Take that, Tarantino. You know that scene in Reservoir Dogs where Mr. Blond cuts off the ear of a cop while Steeler's Wheels' "Stuck in the Middle" plays? Well, there's one bit in The Red Shoes that is just as unnerving. Be sure to tuck your feet under your chairs.


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3D, laser scanning and LiDAR technologies forum
Centrally located in mainland Europe, Salzburg is easily accessible by air, train or car for both northern, southern, eastern and western European countries.
Once you have arrived everything you need is within easy walking distance: Salzburg Congress is situated right in the centre of the city of Mozart, where you will find shopping and entertainment right on your doorstep.
The Salzburg Congress is a top-class convention centre for up to 2,500 participants right in Salzburg's city centre. It is a prime location within walking distance from all the cities highlights.
Auerspergstraße 6
5020 Salzburg
Salzburg Congress have arranged for special rates in the following hotels for Capturing Reality Forum delegates. Use the Room Finder to book your accommodation.
Salzburg's compact layout is one of the city's most attractive features. Vital transport hubs such as the train station and WA Mozart International Airport are all within easy reach, which help to make Salzburg the perfect event destination.


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You're invited to
Celebrate Siblings at the
Sibling Connections Gala
Friday, April 7th at 6:30 – 10:30pm
at The Center for Arts at the Armory
An entertaining evening of inspiration, philanthropy, and fun.
Walk the red carpet at our Talent Show Gala!
We are thrilled to welcome honorary co-chairs Governor Charlie Baker and First Lady Lauren Baker. This promises to be a fun night with our talented siblings sharing some exciting performances at our most important fundraiser of the year – helping Sibling Connections send kids to Camp to Belong, Sibling Sundays, Weekend Retreats and our Youth Leadership programs.
Music by Boston's The Ward Eights will keep the crowd swinging and our Live & Silent Auctions will have something for everyone. Special guests include Chef Stephen Coe of Mirbeau Inn & Spa at The Pinehills and Chef Gregg Brackman of G Bar and Kitchen.
Doors open at 6:30 PM. Buy your ticket in advance online ($100) or at the door ($125). For more information Sibling Connections and for additional ways to donate, please visit www.siblingconnections.org.
All proceeds directly support the kids we serve in our programs.
There is limited parking at the Armory. The Armory offers an overflow lot, which will be staffed with an attendant that will help direct guests. On-street 2-hour parking is available on Highland Avenue.
Additional parking is available at the below lots located directly across the street from the Armory:
Little Sisters of the Poor, 186 Highland Street, Somerville, MA
St. Catherine, 179 Summer Street, Somerville MA (8-minute walk)
Interested in donating an item to our silent and live auction? We're currently soliciting a variety of items, so please reach out to us!
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This is the first post in what I intend to be a series of in depth discussions regarding alternative therapy detoxification strategies and specific methods.
Detox, Detoxification or Detoxifying the Body – refers to a myriad of therapies, which are intended to rid the body of accumulated cell wastes, drugs, environmental chemicals, heavy metals and parasites (fungus, mold, pathogenic bacteria, virus, or worms). It may also include the elimination of negative thought patterns and emotions. The liver detoxifies our blood, but may have been stressed to the point that it can not detoxify itself. The lymph system filters fungus, mold, and bacteria from our blood, but may also harbor these organisms in a latent state. Gallstones are usually a combination of cholesterol, bile and/or mineral salts, which can accumulate in the gall bladder. Kidney stones are crystalline structures, which can accumulate in the kidney. Drugs and environmental chemicals can be stored in our adipose (fat) tissue. Due to cosmetics, antiperspirants or lack of sweating our skin pores may be blocked from normal elimination of cell wastes. Our colon may harbor parasites (fungus, mold, pathogenic bacteria, virus, or worms).
Therapies my include, but are not limited to: detoxification diets, fasting, colloidal silver, ozonated water or air, colon hydrotherapy, massage, manual lymphatic drainage, liver detox, gall bladder flush, use of heat (saunas) to induce sweating, ioncleanse foot bath, and pulsed electromagnetic therapies. Many people are now going to holistic dentists to have mercury amalgam fillings removed and replaced with ceramic fillings.
Look for my next post where I will discuss planning a detoxification strategy. Sylvie Beljanski has an well thought out and well written article "Detoxification for Optimum Health", which I recomend for further reading on this topic.
Tags: Detoxification


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Group Visits
When you're coming to campus with a group of six or more people, please submit a group visit request at least two weeks in advance. Our campus visit coordinator will follow up to confirm your appointment and help make arrangements to best suit your needs. Groups must include at least one adult chaperone for every 20 students, and those chaperones must accompany the students at all times.
Visits depart from the Welcome Center and last approximately 90 minutes. A current WSU student will lead your group on a walking tour of campus, showing off highlights such as the Student Center, the Mort Harris Recreation and Fitness Center, the Undergraduate Library, residence halls, and classrooms.
Please plan to arrive 10 minutes before your tour time. If your group is delayed, please let us know by calling 313-577-5560. A delay of 30 minutes or more could result in the need to reschedule.
Additional activities
Beyond your visit, there are several other ways to experience campus, such as attending a planetarium show or enjoying lunch in a dining hall. Let us know if your group is interested in extending your day at Wayne State and we can help coordinate the details.


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Journal article
Reverse split rank
The reverse split rank of an integral polyhedron is defined as the supremum of the split ranks of all rational polyhedra whose integer hull is . Already in there exist polyhedra with infinite reverse split rank. We give a geometric characterization of the integral polyhedra in with infinite reverse split rank.
- doi:10.1007/s10107-015-0883-4
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Keywords: Integer programming ; Cutting planes ; Split inequalities ; Split rank ; Integer hull
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(UBS Pensions Series 043) The Optimal Design of Funded Pensions
In many countries, pension funds based on individual accounts have been affected by high operating costs. Contract theory helps to unravel the nature of such problems: managers of pension funds have strong incentives to manipulate market expectations about their capacity through wasteful activities (e.g. promotion). Thus, competition among pension funds entails efficiency loses, due to pension savings attraction efforts, as well as gains, related to investments in asset management skills. Regulations capping fees or costs of pension funds worsen market inefficiency, while a public pension fund competing with private ones improves (at least weekly) it. Taking into account political and commitment constraints affecting public institutions, a quasi-competitive pension scheme - centralizing contribution collection, auctioning the right to manage raised money to competitive fund managers, and affording an opting out choice to households -Pareto-dominates (at least weekly) the market of pension funds.Keywords: Pension funds, signaling, Public-private provision mechanismJEL classification: D02, H11, H55
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It has come to this…
Surveillance footage shows a burglar opening fire into the home of a Long Island man, but that hasn't stopped prosecutors from indicting the homeowner for returning fire and killing one of the intruders.
Via Long Island News:
A Huntington Station man has been indicted on manslaughter charges for shooting an alleged home burglar who later died, but his attorney says it's a clear case of self-defense.
Youssef Abdel-Gawad says a man with a gun was attempting to break into his Huntington Station home back in August. His family shared surveillance video of the incident with News 12 Long Island, and in it, the alleged burglar is seen trying to enter a door. The burglar then pulls out a gun, and a flash is seen that appears to be the burglar firing a shot into the home.
Youssef Abdel-Gawad's attorney says he came to the door with a rifle and returned fire at the burglar and his alleged accomplices, striking one of them. The accomplice later died.
You can see the surveillance footage which clearly shows one of the burglars brandishing a weapon, accompanied by a flash which indicates the gun was fired into the home.


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RALEIGH, N.C. – The Blackwater name is gone. So is the focus on the security business that made it famous. Now the founder who built the private company into one of the world's most respected — and reviled — defense contractors is stepping aside as its chief executive.
Erik Prince's decision Monday to relinquish his role as president and CEO underscored how hard the company now called Xe — pronounced like the letter "z" — is working to bury the Blackwater brand and move its focus further away from the security contracting that severely tarnished its reputation.
Prince appointed a new president and chief operating officer in a management shake-up that he said was part of the company's "continued reorganization and self-improvement." It comes less than a month after changing the company's name to Xe in an effort at re-branding.
"As many of you know, because we focus on continually improving our business that Xe is in the process of a comprehensive restructuring," Prince wrote in a note to employees and clients. "It is with pride in our many accomplishments and confidence in Xe's future that I announce my resignation as the company's Chief Executive Officer."
Although Prince will retain his position as chairman of the company, the company said he is removing himself from the day-to-day operations. Spokeswoman Anne Tyrrell said he plans to spend more time with his family and seven children, adding he plans to open a private-equity venture.
Joseph Yorio, recently a vice president at DHL and a former Army special forces officer, will serve as president, replacing retiring executive Gary Jackson. Danielle Esposito, who has worked within Xe for nearly 10 years, will be the new chief operating officer and executive vice president, the company said.
The CEO position remains open.
With an auto parts inheritance, Prince founded Blackwater in 1997 with some of his former Navy SEAL colleagues. They initially envisioned a world-class training facility to support law enforcement and military. But after Sept. 11, the bombing of the USS Cole and the start of the Iraq War, the company developed a large presence in providing private security.
The company's lucrative contract to protect U.S. diplomats in Iraq comprises about one-third of Xe's revenues, but the State Department announced it would not rehire the firm after its current contract with the company expires in May. The company has one other major security contract, details of which are classified, and executives have said it will continue doing such work until at the U.S. government's request.
Prince said in an interview in January that losing the contract would be damaging.
"It would hurt us," Prince said at the time. "It would not be a mortal blow, but it would hurt us."
That said, executives have long bemoaned what the work in Iraq has cost the company. A 2007 shooting in Nisoor Square involving Blackwater guards drew outrage from politicians in Baghdad and Washington and demands that the company be banned from operating in Iraq.
Late last year, prosecutors charged five of the company's contractors — but not Blackwater itself — with manslaughter and weapons violations. In January, Iraqi officials said they would not give the company a license to operate.
Xe has already been expanding into other lines of business. It has built a fleet of 76 aircraft that it has deployed to such hotspots as West Africa and Afghanistan.
The firm continues to expand training for law enforcement, with a renewed focus on international clients. Last year, some 25,000 civilians, law enforcement and military personnel were trained by the company.
The company is headquartered in Moyock, about 150 miles northeast of Raleigh.


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Girl on Top: Erica Francis Talks Mental Health, Career Changes & Ditching The Idea of a 5-Year Plan
Erica and I first met at a vision board party. From jump, she showed me the real – big personality, loving character and really open to getting to know me. It was the first time I heard about her dreams and the goals for her brand. Obvi I was impressed and curious. I've been following her journey on social media ever since and my favorite part of what she shares is her self-love journey. So I'm happy to present to you, her story…
How old are you?
I just entered my 30s
What is your zodiac sign?
What is your educational background?
In terms of post-secondary accolades, I have a diploma in Fashion Business and a Bachelor of Commerce degree in Marketing Management with a Law minor. I also had a strong elective focus on Psychology.
Where were you born? Raised? Live now?
I was born in the middle-east in Bahrain, my parents moved there for jobs before we came to Canada when I was 6 years old. I was raised in Scarborough and Toronto is home to me.
Single or Taken?
First job ever?
Technically it was a one day job with a school uniform company called Halperns. I assisted them at my high-school at the time to help with orders for the incoming niners. After that it was good old McDonald's. Side note: I've had a job from the first day I was legally allowed to work at age 14 (if I were to be completely accurate I actually started a few weeks before I turned 14.)
First "real" job?
My first real job would be working in the corporate world at a bank where I started out in customer service but over the years moved into analytics while I was still going to University. It's how I paid for my education, my car and my exchange to England. I was really blessed to be able to graduate after 7 years of post-secondary schooling with no debt.
Your 5 "must haves" of the moment?
- Heels dance classes – I started taking dance for the first time three months ago and now I literally cannot go a week without it. It is such an amazing high for me and it really challenges me.
- My journal – Every night I write down the good things that I have received or completed throughout the day, no matter how small (i.e. someone opening the door for me).
- My family – My sister has graced my family with three beautiful children and I'm literally addicted to them. I find I am constantly with my whole family all the time now.
- The Internet – I hate it but I love it. We have so much information at our fingertips and it's amazing what you can learn and access. People always tease me because I Google and research literally everything. Of course, I always make sure I get it from a reputable source.
- Travel – I am a nomad at heart. I have this desire and need to travel and see new places. I literally go stir-crazy if I'm in Toronto for too long. I actually save money from my pay cheques to put in a vacation account. It's a major priority for me.
How would you describe your personal style?
I don't like to be categorized. I wear what feels right to me and I walk with confidence. Some days I might look like I've got this dark Parisian style going on, on other days I might have a colorful and feminine outfit and sometimes you might catch me in androgynous clothes.
What is your favorite book?
The Tipping Point by Malcolm Gladwell. I remember a teacher recommended it to my textiles class in my first year in fashion. I think I was the only student that read it. After that, I became a huge fan of Malcolm Gladwell and have read his other works like Outliers and Blink.
What are you currently listening to?
Music is another category where I have such a wide array of genres that I like. Though I've been told I have an 'old soul' because I enjoy music that even predates my parents. I definitely have this undying love for 70s soul & funk alongside 80s and 90s R&B. A few months ago I made a 12-hour playlist on Spotify with R&B and soul songs from the 70s till today. I play that pretty much every day.
So what do you do?
Wow, that's an interesting question to answer. I'm a multi-faceted person, a Jane of All Trades you could say. I've got a couple of things on the go but I'd say what I've been most proud of recently is my involvement as a Public Relations & Web Content Manager for WIPP (Women Inspiring Passion & Purpose.) I fell in love with the idea of women working to inspire and grow others within creative industries in Toronto and I had to be a part of the team! We actually have a full-day summit coming up on May 13th that I'm super excited about. We'll be addressing hard-hitting topics affecting women like sexuality, careers and mental health. Plus we've got some amazing speakers such as Shannon Boodram, Yes Julz, and Adowah Aboah.
Take us along the path (personal & professional) that took you where you are today.
This is another heavy, heavy, heavy question that would take a long time to answer so I'll give you the Cole's notes version. I'm currently in the process of a major career change and I've had to make some serious sacrifices in terms of stability and monetary wealth. As a student I started out working at a bank in customer service, then got promoted into mortgages and because I'm always eager to learn, I eventually secured a job as a workforce analyst. That role eventually became full-time but it was always a means to an end because I knew I had so much more to offer and I had a degree in Marketing that I wanted to make use of.
I eventually left that company and took a contract role elsewhere as a way to give myself a deadline to make a major change. I saved up money and I took a leap of faith once the contract was over. I worked hard at cold-contacting professionals in the industries I was interested in and eventually found an amazing mentor. I took courses in a number of things to sharpen my skill-set and I sat down and worked through what I felt would be the right path for me.
Making a career change sometimes means taking a major pay cut and starting all over again. I had to go through that to get the experience and exposure I needed. My path has not been easy, I've had some extraordinary moments (like being sent to Italy for Formula1 to work with Edelman and Heineken) but I've had some major lows too where I had to overcome obstacles and deal with a lot of uncertainty.
What's the toughest thing you've been faced with thus far?
There's a lot that has happened to me that extends from present day all the way back to my toddler years and I'm not sure I'll ever be ready to share all of that, but I'd say one of the hardest things I had to deal with in recent years was my struggle with depression.
It took me a long time to recognize I was dealing with a form of depression. I had always been this resilient go-getting optimist so when the onset of my depression started, I really couldn't make sense of it. I would stigmatize my own self and it would be years before I sought out the support I needed to heal. I am so much happier, ironically, because I've been able to deal with that. I can appreciate the good in my life even more than before and I am stronger now because I have seen myself rise above trauma and stand tall again.
What did your parents want you to be?
My parents never put restrictions on what I had to be in terms of my career. They also didn't have much say in my choices when it came to education because I chose to pay for that. In reality, my parents want to support me in whatever I do but sometimes it's really hard for them to grasp the career journey I'm currently on that is full of risks and ambiguity.
Immigrant parents, like mine, come from the world that praised stability and the main goal was to get a long-term job to provide for their families. My parents didn't have the opportunities and all the things I have afforded to me now. I have the ability to make these choices because of their sacrifices.
We have had to have some intense talks and really work to understand each other in regards to my career path (and many other things). They worry about me a lot but at the end of that day they also know how capable I am. They know when s*** hits the fan I'll be able to take care of myself.
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Movie stores and warehouse belonging to some film producers, distributors and marketers at the Kejetia Bus Terminal in Kumasi were robbed over the weekend by unknown assailants.
Reports suggest that the robbers broke into the shops through the ceiling joints of the various shops on the last floor of the storey building and took away over Gh¢100,000, television sets, CD players, CCTV cameras, among other valuable things on the Saturday night.
The incident which happened on Saturday affected Bandex Music and Movie Productions, Pat Thomas Productions, Osewus Ventures, Yaw Bour Ventures and other mobile phone shops.
Ahmed Banda, known in showbiz circles as Bandex who confirmed the news on Radio Univers' mid-morning show, Brunch2Lunch blamed the cause on the current power outages in the country.
"Half of the blame will go to the recent power fluctuations. Also, when authorities decided to relocate drivers to the Kumasi Race Course to pave way for the redevelopment of the terminal, all street lights at Kejetia were disconnected. So the place is almost always dark. The robbers broke into one of the shops and later gained access to the other shops through the ceiling because of how the structure was built," he said.
When show host Abrantepa asked if there were no security personnel around, Bandex answered that because of the relocation, it was possible none was around.
He explained that they had their monies there because they worked on Saturday but since banks do not work on Saturdays, it was safer to keep the monies there than sending them home, especially when they usually close late in the evening.


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I have read about what a nightmare of a station Gare de Nord is. I will be arriving to Paris from Amsterdam in Gare de Nord and leaving Paris for London later in the week. My question is to those who have experience when I arrive where do I get a legitimate Taxi?. Also I will be traveling Eurostar to London. What is that process like. I have read about confusion of where to go and such so all information is appreciated.
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Walk out the front door to the taxi queue. It isn't hard.
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I never thought of it as that different from many other stations. There are always signs in train stations to transport options, including taxis. There are signs on the walls.
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The Eurostar "process" begins on the second level; you'll see signs that say "London Hall" and take one of the elevators up to it. You fill out the forms, go through the "officials" and then go into the waiting area.
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I suspect that what you have been told is a Blind Men and an Elephant moment. Correct as an observation, incomplete as a whole. Furthermore it is irrelevant in your case.
The confusing part of Gare du Nord is the RER commuter train and the METRO part of the station located mostly in the underground section.
Presuming you are taking Thalys train from Amsterdam, that train arrives on the ground level, very close to the Eurostar track. The Thalys train arrives very close to the side exit where you can catch a legitimate taxi. A legitimate taxi is found at the official taxi rank. There is usually a queue of people wanting to avoid rogue taxis. Rogue taxis come up to you to solicit business. Legitimate taxis never do that. My dead ringer test is whether the driver gives a price estimate close to your understanding, such as what your hotel told you. Rogue taxi drivers pronounce outrageous price as if it is the "official" rate or muddles and pretends he does not understand you.
Eurostar check-in area is well marked. You can see the iconic trains in secluded part on the ground level. You go through luggage security check and passport control. You must observe the check-in lead time appropriate for your class of seat on Eurostar. When you arrive in Paris from Amsterdam, spend a little time and confirm where you would go to check-in to Eurostar later in the week.
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You disembark from the train.
You follow the flow.
When track ends you turn right.
You walk about 46 meters.
You exit the station.
The queue for official taxis start there.
Official taxis have a sign with taxi written on their top.
And a lamp. Green they are free. Red not.
Where is the nightmare ?
Ps : I am at Gare du Nord twice a week.
Since about 10 years. Equals a thousand times.
No nightmare.
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Hi. There are a couple of opportunities to get fleeced at the Gare du Nord. On the train from Brussels, passengers were offered the option of reserving a taxi to meet them in the station; I considered it, but it had a 45 euro minimum, way more than I would pay for a fare to the Marais.
When we arrived, I was approached by someone offering a taxi; I didn't see a queue, so I followed the tout, asking, "How much?" as we trotted along. He kept beckoning and I kept following; when we reached his friend, the offered fare was 50 euros.
So I went back and found the taxi queue (outside the station to the right), stood in line, and got a ride for 12 euros.
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You walk about 46 meters.>
I clocked that at 47 metres- are you sure of your distance?
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Stay calm. Gare du nord is sprawling, crowded and bustling. Thousands survive it easily each day.
Here is a photo tour from a blog so you can see what it looks like: http://parisbytrain.com/gare-du-nord-photos/
Here is a map of the station interior (thanks to the Belgian rail system. Go to the bottom of the page and click on the small map to enlarge. You can see the Taxi symbol to the bottom right. https://www.b-europe.com/Travel/Practical/Station%20information/ParisNord#nav_94f74673-4c7d-41f0-9737-7631986f551f
Since you have been scared by a "nightmare", the ParisbyTrain blog contains comments on the station's security. Basically, keep your belongings with you, keep your valuables secure and out of sight, and ignore the hustlers trying to sell you a taxi. Only use the official taxi queue.
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Gare du Nord is as simple as can be if you are only interested in the Thalys and the Eurostar.
They are next to each other and also next to the taxi stand, and that can allow you to forget that it is the busiest train station in Europe.
Why don't you take the metro instead?
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Legitimate taxi drivers always remain in their taxis, unless they are loading your baggage.
Anyone who walks up to you, offering anything, should be avoided.
Keep your valuables in a safe place.
Relax, you'll be fine.
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When you arrive at the Gare du Nord from Amsterdam, walk off the train and make a right. Ignore the offers of taxis and keep walking (not far) to the legitimate taxi queue. Get in line. Even if it looks like a long wait, it usually is amazingly speedy. Those taxis are metered, and the drivers won't cheat you.
To go to London on the Eurostar, enter the station and look for the sign for the Eurostar. It is upstairs. There is an escalator. At the top of the stairs you will be directed by signs to the check-in area. Very easy process.
The Gare du Nord is in an unattractive area and has some petty criminals who may try to scam you. Just ignore them. You will be completely safe.
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It should also be noted that Gare du Nord is undergoing major renovation at the moment and there are quite a few large temporary walls masking certain areas.
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"The sign for the Eurostar..."
When we were there a couple of weeks ago just out of a taxi from the Gare de Lyon I kept looking for a "sign for the Eurostar" and all I saw was some "sign" for the "London Hall."
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The Gare du Nord isn't much different from any major city train station. It's big, it's a bit scruffy, it's busy, there are scammers there ready to take advantage of innocent travelers who don't know where they're going and look confused, don't have their belongings secured, or are just easily taken in by offers of "help." You don't need to be one of those people. Get off the train, make sure you have anything valuable securely put away, follow the signs that say "TAXI," get in line, don't talk to anyone else, and when your turn comes get in the taxi.
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LOL it's same color for all teams.
Game really hasn't been out long enough for a delayed vac ban to take effect
LOL it's same color for all teams.
Here is a few things that I've found and Tested.
Fist of all, Its a great work but still he could skin the other teams in blue.
Second , In-Game don't ever press F12 or just unbind the ScreenShoot function because most of them are Shared ones.
Third , Some how my other steam account got vac ban , the only thing was there is those files in the iwd.
So to answer you guys Safe or not i dont know, maybe the guy that i hacked was with cheats i dont know...
or Maybe some jerk just reported me... well i dont actually care about this steam acc... but i really want to figure out why the acc were banned.
Oh another thingy , All who own mw2 and its vac banned , Black ops will not be banned ... everyones talking bullshit..
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Yo Mindfuck. Any chance of a fluorescent pink or magenta reskin? Some maps have a large amount of red in them making the models a bit hard to see. Plus, bright pink or magenta is always easier to see.
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Its time for someone to release one with red and blue skins isnt it? So many out there and none released yet.
I tried this out and the red textures really stand out, really makes it easy to see enemies across the field.
Playing on a FF server can be tricky lol, you see the red and flinch click which result in TK's. My advice is play non-FF and if you want to play Hardcore stick to FFA.
A blue/Red texture would be really legit. I'm sick of playing FFA and I cant stand normal mode so I need to take these off until blue/red happens.
i was gona give a crack out of it but i dont no wat files are wat team. so i just starting to do blue to see wat was wat, wat a long boren process.
when i put the folders into the main file (steam/steamapps/common/blackops/main) and then i put the w01 into the w01 folder, same with 2 and 3, and i click black ops it says something like... "couldn't load image 'compass_map_mp'" what am I doing wrong?
ok guys, tried this out, works good but i dont know if its worth it because everyone is the same color. do you think you could make it like red-blue so the teams are different colours?
If you could say to me what bytes are responsible for colors in the .iwi archives i would be very gratefull.
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