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This page provides a general overview of the definition for
severance payments, the requirements for reporting severance payments, and the procedures
for reducing Foundation School Program (FSP) funding.
For more information,
see the following statues and rules:
A severance
payment is any amount paid by the board of trustees of a school district to a
superintendent whose contract is terminated early. The payment includes but is not
limited to the following:
If a district makes a payment to a superintendent who is
departing early, the district must file a Superintendent Payment Disclosure
Form with the Texas Education Agency (TEA). However, the district does not have
to file the form for a payment already earned and payable under the terms of a
terminated employment contract, such as a payment for accrued vacation.
The form
must be filed not later than the 60th day after the earlier of the following
The interim superintendent, new superintendent, or school
board president is responsible for timely filing of the Superintendent Payment
Disclosure Form. The district must file the form regardless of whether the
district considers a payment to be a severance payment as that term is defined
in 19 TAC 105.1021(a).
The form is
found at the following link:
Superintendent Payment Disclosure Form (PDF, 320KB)
The commissioner will reduce a district's FSP funding by the amount that a severance payment to a
superintendent exceeds one year's salary and
benefits under the superintendent's terminated contract.
commissioner will reduce the district's FSP funding:
If a district's liability to the state exceeds the total of
the district's estimated payments of FSP funding for the remainder of the
school year, the district is subject to reductions in its FSP funding for
subsequent school years until the liability has been fully liquidated.
The reduction in FSP funding may be applied to any source of
FSP estimated earned revenue. A proportionate amount of the reduction in FSP
funding will be deducted from each FSP state aid payment for the school year or
Elsa Dominguez (512) 475-1993 firstname.lastname@example.com
Division of Financial Compliance
Phone: (512) 463-7652
Fax: (512) 463-1777
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[Verse 1: Snoop Dogg]
Is what they say as if they knew me
Groupies, on my head like a cufi
My nigga Kid Cudi
That's my little buddy
Call some ho's up and get some cutty cutty
What yo life like?
Mine's is kinda tight
A long way from hustlin'
That china white
My people love, the fans love me I'm all go
If you ain't showin' love, then what did you call fo'?
I don't need it in my life, my kids pay the price
So alike and in need of my wife, smoke till I'm gone
Dog on the throne
I'm world-wide known I'm a boss in the zone
I get it how I get it cause I can, I earn my spot
You see the plans, I'm just fuckin' with my fans
I turned out to be the better man, important to life
You understand while I'm puffin' on this gram
[Hook: Kid Cudi]
Everything I'm havin', no there ain't necessity
Though I'm shining, keep on grindin'
What you see ain't all of me
Though I keep them ho's, don't love them ho's
The code in which y'all roll
It's so simple what I need
You know I keep my fam and I can't forget that tree
Nah nah nah nah nah nah
I can't forget that tree
Nah nah nah nah nah nah
I can't forget that tree
Nah nah nah nah nah nah
I can't forget that tree
Nah nah nah nah nah nah nah
Nah nah nah nah nah nah nah nah nah nah nah
[Verse 2: Kid Cudi]
I get my fam dawg, look at my niggas
Got a little money y'all, and I ain't trippin'
Most days I'm faded, feeling ex-rated
Steady wantin' freaky hoes, then I want a lady
Holdin' the fam down and my close homie
The peoples who were there, when some sucka left me lonely
Phony, when you see a nigga don't approach me
Made it to the top baby, that's on me
Koch trying to claim that they made me
However you feel, another real fugazzi
I keep it one hundred, never frontin', don't need be
I'm in another zone, no place for pussy, my nigga
Conyo to haters that don't know, low pro, how a nigga like from costo
The one fans loved, who was always approachable, yo
And I rep the double O, smokin', eatin' Cheerios
[Verse 3: Snoop Dogg]
Can't forget it, they made me who I am, a king
And I'm still on the scene you gotta love it
All out in public
The people want to touch it
I need a blunt with the stuffin'
Nigga, it's nothin' for me to chill out, post up at the house
With Madden on the screen and smash on the homies
Hollywood nice now
Everyone on me and on the blogs talk shit like they know me
Aww fool, take you niggas to school
"How to get rich and stay cool"
Snoopy D O Dub show you homie
Even with the critics and Feds all on me
I was tappin' all the chonies
Dog, but my folks call me Snoopy
Boss dogg nigga sue me
Pony tail swangin' as I lay in the jacuzzi
Love of my life while I'm puffin' on the oww wee, kush
[Outro: Snoop Dogg]
Snoop Dogg in the house tonight blowing that Laker purp that I know you like, right?
Kid Cudi, my nephew, blaze that shit right now would you? Would you? Right?
Snoop Dogg in the house tonight blowing that Laker purp that I know you like, right?
Kid Cudi, my nephew, blaze that shit right now my nigga, right?
Although the tree these two stoners are talking about is weed, this is more than just a smoking song. They are both trying to say that when family, friends, and money aren't working out, the one thing that has always been there is marijuana
A bonus track on Malice in Wonderland.


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Holiday Appetizers Recipes
Cheesy Wild Rice Stuffing Recipe
When I think of stuffing (or dressing), the picture that comes to mind is of day-old bread mixed with onion, celery, other vegetables, dried fruit and herbs. It's time for a change, and this year for Thanksgiving, I'm opting for a healthier but just as tasty version using wild rice, pumpkin, dried mango, cranberries, asparagus and walnuts.
For easier serving, I baked it in individual cups and covered them with a blend of Jarlsberg and cheddar cheese. That might make them a little less healthy, but it's so worth it!
Full Recipe...
Stuffed Mushroom Recipe
Making stuffed mushrooms is a great way to put stale bread to use. I served soup the other night and we had 2 leftover rolls, so I decided to make a plate of these savory treats. To start, I sautéed a few vegetables, including zucchini, bell peppers, celery and carrots. You can use whatever you want, but it's a good idea to choose colorful ingredients. Once the vegetables were cooked, I added the bread, a little vegetable broth and fromage blanc. In case you were wondering, the fromage blanc helps keep the top moist even after the stuffed mushrooms are baked. To complete the dish, I topped the mushrooms with sharp Cheddar cheese.
I didn't add any additional spices, because the bread was already studded with chiles. Otherwise, a little heat is a nice touch to balance the flavor. One final bit of advice: make a bunch of these. They go fast!
Full Recipe...
Stuffed Mushrooms
The possibilities for stuffed mushrooms are almost limitless. They are perfect as passed hors d'oeuvres and they're incredibly versatile and easy to make when you're pressed for time. We have a dinner party tonight, and I wanted to use the leftover stuffing from Thanksgiving. "Stuffing-stuffed Mushrooms" has a nice ring to it, no?
I boosted the flavor of the stuffing with parmesan cheese, sliced almonds and crème fraîche. To smooth out the texture, I incorporated some crème fraîche to the stuffing and brushed the mushrooms with tomato sauce and tomato paste as well. Once each button mushroom is filled with stuffing, sprinkle on some more parmesan, bake, and they're ready to serve!
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University of Vermont
2011-12 Online Catalogue
Natural Resources: Forestry (Master of Science)
The goal of this Master of Science concentration is to provide graduate students with advanced training in forest science and the opportunity to further their knowledge and proficiency in some specialized aspect of forestry. The faculty has research interests which span the broad areas of ecology, management, pathology, physiological ecology, sustainable forestry, and community forestry.
General Requirements
Specific Requirements
Minimum Degree Requirements
In addition to the general M.S. in Natural Resources requirements, this concentration requires eighteen to twenty-one credits of advanced forestry and related courses, a comprehensive examination with both a written and oral component, and six to nine credits of thesis/project research. Students pursue a thesis or project.
- Colleges and Schools: Graduate College. The Rubenstein School of Environment and Natural Resources.
- Departments and Programs: Natural Resources Program.


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|2012-02-26, 12:18
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Hakuoki Reimeiroku (prequel) + more Hakuoki projects
Studio DEEN has realised that Hakuoki was a success in Japan (and the English version of the game that was released in the US recently is getting good reviews) so it looks that we are going to expect more Hakuoki.
First of all, Kazama Chikage is getting his own OVA in June, being the last of Hakuoki Sekkaroku OVAs.
It also has been green-light the adaptation of Hakuoki's prequel, Hakuoki Reimeiroku for summer.
The story follows a 16 year-old boy called Ibuki Ryunosuke, who was raided by a group of sonnō jōi rōnins when he was heading towards Kyoto. They robbed all of his money, and left him to die. When he was about to starve to death, he is saved by a man called Serizawa Kamo. In exchange for saving him, Ryunosuke is forced to become Serizawa's servant. The place he is taken to is the quarters of a group of rōnins who will eventually be known as "Shinsengumi".
The opening will be performed by Maon Kurosaki (who sang the ending themes for the Hakuōki Sekkaroku OVA project)
Mao will contribute the ending theme song, just like on the first two television series.
If like in Hakuoki they maintain the cast of the game then the seiyuus for the new characters will be:
And a production on a two-part Hakuōki film project that will open next year has been green-lit. The film will tell an all-new story. Aika Yoshioka, the singer for the previous anime projects' opening theme songs, will contribute the theme song for the films.
Source: http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news...series-2-films
|2012-04-03, 12:39
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This news made my day. According to Kazuki Yone's blog, the anime staff has invited her to be part of Hakuoki Reimeiroku anime project!!!
Kazuki Yone's works include Hakuoki, Hiiro no Kakera 1 and 3 (not too sure if she made HnK2) and Hanaoni.
She left Otomate (Idea Factory) company some time ago and it is said that it wasn't a pleasant departure (the last work she did for them was some art for Hakuoki Reimeiroku Portable). Since then all Hakuoki's recent art have been made by some artist trying to imitate her art (lots of fangirls were in rage with Otomate because of this).
She still loves Hakuoki so it's almost guaranteed that she will accept the offer.
The manga adaptation of Hakuoki Reimeiroku was released with this month's Sylph issue. Artist: Akatsuki Kaori
Source (talks about the manga in more detail and has some shots): http://sylphalchemist.wordpress.com/...2467;ミ/
Don't know what to say about the art...
Spoiler for comparison:
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|2012-04-15, 13:02
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I like Reimeiroku more than the original story-wise. There are more fights and assassinations (there's lots of blood)
My wish is that they don't follow YamazakiHijikata's route ending (Harada ending please)
And to the end this post, let's meet Ryunosuke!
Spoiler for An interview with Ryu:
|2012-05-26, 05:18
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Yes, the anime will cover the events that happened when they were called Rōshigumi, which consisted on two factions: Shiekan faction whose leader was Kondou and Mito faction whose leader was Serizawa Kamo; the Lead Commander of Rōshigumi was Serizawa himself
Those who have knowledge of Shinsengumi history or seen anime/mangas which cover the Rōshigumi period like Kaze Hikaru know what to expect of Reimeiroku
AT-X channel will do a Hakuoki marathon on July 1st.
12:00 ~ 17:08
Rerun: Season 1 "Hakuoki" (12 episodes)
17:08 ~ 21:25
Rerun: Season 2 "Hakuoki Hekketsuroku" (10 episodes)
21:25 ~ 22:00
Premiere: Season 3 "Hakuoki Reimeiroku" Episode 1.
This is only a premiere. Other channels will run a special program on July 2nd or 3rd, and then air Reimeiroku Episode 1 starting from July 8th.
Scans for Reimeiroku and Kazama OVA
Spoiler for space:
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|2012-07-01, 09:34
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Hakuouki Reimeiroku already aired and in 2ch there's already screenshots!
It's your usual DEEN quality but at least anime-Ryunosuke is cute
On another note, Sentai Filmworks has licensed the anime. Not a surprise since it licensed the other 2 seasons before.
|2012-07-09, 11:03
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Crunchyroll announced that it will stream Hakuoki Reimeiroku starting tomorrow (Tuesday, July 10) at 10:30 am PDT. Stream will be available in the USA, Canada, UK, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, and South Africa. [Source]
|2012-07-10, 15:35
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Thank God crunchyroll decided to stream it!
Anyway a good start with an introduction of the characters. It seems like the anime will not follow Serizawa's route for now.
Although she appears a few seconds in the opening, finally I can see anime-Kosuzu!! She's so cute.
And didn't recognize Niimi for a moment! He looks uglier than in the game.
First Hakuouki opening (both in anime and games) without Aika Yoshioka as the singer, instead we have Maon Kurosaki. Liked the song.
|2012-07-11, 07:11
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There doesn't seem to be a lot of interest in this show...
The first episode was pretty good. It was nice to see the cast alive and well again. The new main character (who is an original character, I think?) seems okay. His interactions with Serizawa were entertaining, given who their voice actors are. It was funny to hear "Gilgamesh" get called a mongrel
|2012-07-11, 07:46
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|2012-07-11, 07:52
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The opening was really nice.
Ibuki got himself beaten pretty badly.
He was lucky he got picked up by Serizawa.
Although he didn't get much of a welcome from the guys at first.
Guess they were all itching for him to prove himself.
That Hijikata is quite a character, always impressive & above the rest.
Nice first episode, will be watching it.
|2012-07-11, 11:13
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A shame that only few people are watching this, but oh well.
I think I wouldn't have enjoyed Serizawa and Ryu interactions if it weren't for their seiyuus.
BTW, Serizawa's fan is made of iron so Hijikata was really reckless. He was lucky that in the end Serizawa stopped or he would have ended up very bad.
The only original characters this season are Ryunosuke and the girl from the opening (well and Chizuru's father...).
Finally next episode will have one of the fight scenes that I always wanted to see animated.
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in the spirit of Lemony Snicket, i going to infrom u all that u should not watch this video for in tales the horrible ordeals that the Baudelaire orphans.....wait on second thought......watch this video so u can catch up on the past events before the last book comes out in october.
also, check out of the other stuff that is on the side of the page. u'll be glad that u did.


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|2013-03-26, 11:17
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sidenote-other best way to die is by eating several tons of cookie dough/cookie dough ice cream ;p
|2013-03-26, 11:18
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|2013-03-27, 06:19
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Ok, guys Ch.2 will be delayed due to RL life issue. sry, for those who are expecting for it to be released at the same pace.
Oh, BTW I have post ch.1 on BT, for the TL note I need to look at the chapter again since I forgot to note it so it will take awhile.
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|2013-03-27, 09:57
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Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Atop a hill of words.
To clarify it's mainly me and my day job. I'll start on the editing as soon as I can though - it's been a fun ride, still is. Not gonna get off the train yet, just need to step on the brakes a bit in view of real life requirements.
|2013-03-28, 01:46
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just marathoned this over the last three days and man, I just love it.
im really hoping that somehow Regin will be the next wielder of Durandal since with the death Roland, Thenardier and the loss of Tigre (even if only temporarily), Brune is now lacking in strength. But, alas, the princess is weak as hell.....
Thank you EnigmaticAxiom, Cramped, and Xena for all the translations!
|2013-03-30, 08:14
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lol, I am still at pg.3 of ch.2 will wait until Xena come back to continue. Meanwhile I am TLing this book 请给我分手的理由 (Basically: Pls give a reason for breaking up with me) (trying to do make it liberal as much as possible lol)
|2013-03-30, 20:40
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lol what I am implying is that I will put the rawing of Madan on hold for now until Xena come back. Meanwhile I am off to translate a new novel. XD
Okay, I just encountered the ship mentioned in ch.2. I don't know that should I take it literally or what since if I take it literally it will be the White Dolphin (the heck is it ------> make no sense completely).
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|2013-04-01, 22:42
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|2013-04-01, 23:24
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i'm wonder if we will see teita again used as a medium(she's a miko daughter and should have become one herself) like in vol.3,with the same or a different god;i would no like this plot device to remain unused.
beside,she would gain more than needed value,aside from her maid appeal, in order to compare,if no compete,with the rest of the harem made of princess-queen and vanadis.
|2013-04-01, 23:55
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does whatever he wants.
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Atop a hill of words.
I'm quite sure that by now, somewhere in that dark corner of your soul where you keep your secret mistrust and hatred of humanity in general, that old misanthropic devil has come out and said to you-
'Well, thread, where is that clown Xena - he hasn't been here all week! I wonder what has happened to him, eh? Eaten by sharks, perhaps? Or maybe he decided to take a long, long break from the nightmare that is the Internet! Or maybe he just wants to troll the hell out of the lot of you before he ever starts his post!'
Okay, the devil has me there on that last one. Couldn't resist.
But yes, apparently the higher powers of book translation have seen fit not to strike me down with divine judgement for having at least somewhat butchered another man's work. So, here's the next Status Update!
As cramped might already have mentioned, he has finished Ch2 outright. Well that's the good news. The bad news is...uh...
...Well. I've just decided on the fly that I shall render the bad news in Limerick! Why?
Because I felt like it.
You could say it's the difference in style
That makes editing take such a while
But I'll give you a clue
If you stepped in my shoes
You'll find that his makes you cough bile
Tsukasa is indeed very fey
To have tense switches up the wahey
So I have a right mind
To a large tampon find
And stuff it right down his airway
That's when we're not talking about his prose
I assure you it doesn't smell like a rose
It's sometimes full of dross
Which makes me really cross
And at times so damn dry I could doze
And then there's his habit quite grevious
That makes me think him right devious
He shores up the word count
By adding text in great bounts
And they all state the bloody obvious
It's like a trip to the downtown malls
Where all the stores sell idiot balls
You swim through the turds
Making sense of the words
And you find that it means bugger all!
Now that's it's all said and done
I'm not sure you got me none
But I can't really frame it
So I'll come out and say it
Sorry thread-
-Xena's still at part one!
(It's part one out of 13
But it's been a fun ride, it's been.
Just a translator's rants
-So keep those ants in yer pants-
It'll come, so don't rupture any spleens!)
|2013-04-02, 00:52
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Another bad new sir, which is for both me and you all T-T. My macbook running on windows got crashed with the blue screen of death making the documents.I work on offline gone (----> I need to redo it again). Got to know of it this morning in my time zone. Pls call an ambulance for me.
P.S.the one I did online is at PG.4 Ch.2
|2013-04-02, 01:02
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Location: Atop a hill of words.
Well you know what they say. It never rains, it only pours.
Alright, back to square four it is then...
Oh yeah, and on another note I prefer 'sarge', not 'sir'.
And right, correction to the status update, it's now Pg2/13.
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|2013-04-02, 02:33
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|2013-04-02, 03:27
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Jesef Williams
Remember those flattop haircuts that were popular in the late '80s and early '90s? That was Joe Catoe's preferred style during his years as a high school student.
Military servicemen are known to rock the flattop, and Catoe saw it as the perfect look while a member of Buford High School's Junior ROTC. Twice-a-month visits to Lancaster's Red Rose Barber Shop became a fixture.
Gregory A. Summers
The future of funding for a local 4-H position in budget year 2012-13 will be discussed again by the members of Lancaster County Council at its Monday, April 23 meeting.
The annual funding – $35,000 – has become a point of contention for Lancaster County's local representatives especially in an election year, with four of the seven County Council seats – districts 1, 3, 5 and 7 – up for grabs.
Jesef Williams
A Lancaster man has been jailed after being identified as the suspect in a burglary Tuesday, April 17.
Rico L. Frazier, 34, 263 Knollwood Apartments Drive, was charged the following day with second-degree burglary. He's being held at the Lancaster County Detention Center on a $40,000 surety bond.
Reece Murphy
Buford Middle School students John Elliott and Kaila Brasington stop their wheelchairs in a shady spot along a Cherry Park walkway in Rock Hill and show off their awards, two royal blue first-place ribbons apiece.
"I just tried to lean down and concentrate on going straight and fast," John said of his performance April 13 in the wheelchair race. "I beat a guy in a motorized wheelchair."
Jesef Williams
Parked cars line both sides of Dunlap Street in front of Red Rose BarberShop.
In years past, that was always a clear indicator of how well business was going.
Patrons would exit their vehicles and come in and out just about as fast as a pile of hair clippings accumulated on the floor.
But since the new Lancaster County Courthouse opened about a year ago, shop owner Patti Reynolds says things have been quite different along Dunlap Street in downtown Lancaster.
From staff reports
If you're looking for good deals on truck parts, tools and heavy machinery, the Lancaster County School District's Maintenance Department public auction is the place to be Wednesday, April 25.
Located at 1321 Springdale Road in Lancaster, the district's new maintenance complex occupies the former Springs Transportation Department (truck garage).
And it's the contents of the company's former truck garage that are up for bid during the noon auction. Come early because preview time begins at 10:30 a.m.
Lancaster County Sheriff's Office
Lancaster County Sheriff Barry Faile has been reelected to serve a second term on the S.C. Sheriff's Association Board of Directors.
"I'm honored that the sheriffs from Aiken, Calhoun, Edgefield, Fairfield, Lexington, Newberry, Richland, Saluda and Sumter counties have the confidence in me to represent District II on the board," Faile said. "It's truly an honor and a privilege to continue serving in a leadership role for such a distinguished organization."
Lancaster County Council of the Arts
We invite you to join us at historic Craig Farm, 1859 Craig Farm Road, at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, April 29, for a mellow afternoon concert featuring South Carolina's Capital City Brass Quintet.
The concert will be held outdoors beneath the shelter of a tent and pavillion.
Christopher Sardelli
It will take a "domino effect" of strengthening the local workforce, creating spec buildings and marketing local resources to give a much-needed boost to Lancaster County's economic development.
That was the advice from Brett Carter, president of Duke Energy North Carolina and chairman of the board for the Charlotte Regional Partnership, who was guest speaker at the Lancaster County Economic Development Corp. annual meeting Wednesday afternoon, April 18.
Jesef Williams
A man who failed to appear in court in Lancaster last year was arrested this past week on burglary and sexual-assault charges.
Timothy James McCain, 36, who lives in Kershaw County's Westville community, was charged Thursday, April 19, with attempted sexual assault and first-degree burglary.
Kershaw County deputies say early that morning McCain broke into a Westville home and tried to assault a woman, who was the lone occupant, according to a WLTX-TV report.
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Philadelphia Information Locator Service
Archival Record Series
Finance, Office of the Director of / Director[Record Group 62-1]
- 62-1.1 Files
- 1955-1964
19 cu.ft., index
Includes correspondence, memos, and financial recording concerning wide range of City agencies and activities, and particularly payroll and inventory information.
Location: City Archives, 3101 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104
- 62-1.2 Deputy Director of Finance. Files
- 1984-1990
34 cu.ft.
Includes files of Arlene Friner, responsible for capital projects under the Goode Administration. Specific major projects covered include trash-to-steam and resource recovery projects 1984-1988; Center City Detention Center 1982-1984; sale of City Hall Annex 1988-1990; Financial Plans 1988-1990; Gallery II 1981-1986; JFK Stadium 1987-1989; Market Street East 1978-1981; Mayor's Tax Policy & Budget Advisory Committee 1989; Monthly Revenue Reports 1982-1986; Philadelphia Gas Works 1987-1990; Pennsylvania Convention Center and Pennsylvania Convention Center Authority 1983-1990; Penn's Landing 1986-1990; Policy Analysis Group 1988-1990; Philadelphia Port Corporation 1986-1990; Privatization efforts 1988-1989; Sale-Leaseback arrangements for Municipal Services Building and City Hall Annex 1983-1984; Taxes, tax programs, and tax reforms 1983-1990; Fiscal Advisory Committee 1990; Veterans Stadium leases, skyboxes and Phanavision agreements 1984-1990; and Space Studies of City Departments 1987-1988.
Location: City Archives, 3101 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104
Shelf list is available.
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MIAMI -- The night started appropriately enough: Clemson and Ohio State trading scores behind their terrifically talented dual-threat quarterbacks, almost daring each other with a game of "Anything you can do, I can do better."
It was Tajh Boyd first. Then Braxton Miller. Then Clemson jumped out to a big lead. Ohio State refused to bend. Then Ohio State jumped out to a big lead. Clemson refused to bend. Momentum shifted every few drives Friday night, swinging back and forth like a ticking grandfather clock, counting down to the final thrilling minutes.
Indeed, the Discover Orange Bowl fell right in line with every other BCS game to date, providing high drama with a lot of flair and a bit of the unexpected. Both programs needed a victory in the worst way to validate their performances in 2013, almost standing together like mirror images. No surprise then that Boyd and Miller began the game the way they did, considering they run offenses nearly identical to one another.
But where scheme is similar, players are not. Clemson receiver Sammy Watkins proved that over and over, thoroughly dominating a flummoxed and injury-depleted Buckeyes secondary in a 40-35 victory. Watkins finished with a school- and Orange Bowl-record 227 yards on a school- and Orange Bowl-record 16 receptions, scoring twice to take home game MVP honors.
Boyd had 505 yards of total offense and scored six touchdowns, ending his career with a triumphant victory he needed badly. But Watkins was the most brilliant player on the field throughout the night, showing off his superior speed at every turn.
"The biggest thing going into this game, we were going to win or lose going through No. 10 [Boyd] and No. 2 [Watkins]," Clemson coach Dabo Swinney said.
Hard as it is to believe considering those dual performances, Clemson could not do enough for most of the night to put the Buckeyes away, thanks mainly to its own mistakes and an unevenly officiated game (Clemson was called for 15 penalties; Ohio State six).
Miller, playing through severe pain, was not perfect. But he kept Ohio State in the contest, getting up after one huge sack followed another huge sack, gutting out a gritty performance. He led consecutive touchdown drives to close the first half, giving Ohio State a 22-20 lead at intermission.
"If you ask me how I felt at halftime, I felt fantastic," Ohio State coach Urban Meyer said. "Like we're going to be in a great ballgame here."
The Buckeyes built that lead to 29-20 after Carlos Hyde scored on a 1-yard run in the third quarter. It seemed improbable, quite frankly, that an undermanned Ohio State team held the lead, considering it had yet to find a way to stop Watkins.
You wondered how long that lead would last.
Answer: Not long. But it was not solely because of Watkins.
Ohio State lost its poise.
The Buckeyes closed the game with turnovers on four of their final five possessions. The first two -- a fumbled punt by Philly Brown and a Miller interception -- were converted into touchdowns, giving Clemson the lead back. Miller hung tough, putting the Buckeyes back ahead 35-34 on a 14-yard touchdown pass to Hyde with 11:35 remaining in the fourth.
Even still, Clemson had all the momentum. Boyd led the game-winning drive with ease, throwing a perfectly called pass to tight end Stanton Seckinger with 6:16 remaining for the final margin. Miller fumbled and threw an interception on the final two possessions, and Clemson started throwing oranges all over the field.
In the end, it was Boyd who finished with more carries and more yards than Miller. Swinney admitted afterward that Clemson used more designed rushes for Boyd because he felt it gave the Tigers their best chance to run the ball. "A little bit of what they do," Swinney said, in a nod to Ohio State.
While nobody on the Clemson side said the game plan was made specifically to take advantage of an Ohio State secondary missing starting cornerback Bradley Roby and starting two freshmen, the results on the field spoke for the Tigers.
"We saw the young cornerback out there and how far he was off us," Watkins said. "The wide receivers and tight ends did a great job of blocking downfield, and coach did a great job of just coming back to the same thing and giving us success."
While it is true both teams needed a win in the worst way, one could argue Clemson needed it much more. This is a program that has fought for respect for years now, still trying to erase the horror that was the 2012 Orange Bowl debacle, a game Swinney has repeatedly called a "butt whipping." Boyd and Watkins were in that game, rendered ineffective because an avalanche of turnovers essentially limited what they could do against West Virginia.
But that was their first year playing under offensive coordinator Chad Morris. That was their first time playing in a BCS game, youngsters on a team full of them. Thanks in large part to that loss and more recent defeats to Florida State and South Carolina, there might not be a team in the country ridiculed more than Clemson given where this program stands today: back-to-back 11-win seasons for the first time in school history.
All behind a record-setting quarterback and a dynamic receiver destined to become a first-round NFL pick.
"The significance of this game, not for me particularly, not for this team particularly, but for the university, for the fans that support us, has been unbelievable," Boyd said. "I couldn't pick a better way to go out as a senior."
Or for Clemson to close out 2013.
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New York State Assembly Candidate Bob Restaino, D-Niagara Falls, held a press conference Thursday to refute what he called negative campaigning tactics by his opponent, Assemblyman John Ceretto. Restaino predicted voters will reject what he called his opponent's "filthy character assassinations."
"Our community needs someone who isn't afraid to do what's right. I've got news for Ceretto: People in WNY need a fighter, not a shrinking violet who stands around while the Senecas rip off local taxpayers," Restaino said. "I was hoping we could focus on the issues that affect our families instead of being sidetracked by such personal attacks."
Restaino was referring to his opponent's recent campaign literature that bombarded the district in rapid succession featuring Restaino as wrapped too tight to be an assemblyman.
"I grew up at a time when everyone showed more respect for each other. The cellphone incident personified a lack of respect," Restaino said. "Sadly, we've lost a little bit of that somewhere along the way. If Ceretto really cared about respect, he'd have stood up to the Seneca's lack of respect to us taxpayers."
While a Niagara Falls City Court judge, Restaino was involved in an incident wherein he jailed members of his courtroom after a cellphone went off. He was subsequently removed from the bench by the New York State Commission on Judicial Conduct. This has been the subject of direct mail pieces sent out by the Ceretto camp.
"I own a small business in downtown Niagara Falls, so I know firsthand how disrespectful it is for others to be rudely talking on their cellphones," said Sylvia Virtuoso, owner of Guido's Upholstery and Decorating Store. "It's time we have a leader in Albany who we can respect and who will stand up for what's right. I know that Bob Restaino is that leader."
Restaino said he is running on a platform of working with Gov. Andrew Cuomo to redesign Medicaid, obtaining the $100 million owed to the region by the Seneca Nation of Indians, increasing the minimum wage, cutting taxes, protecting health care, securing more state aid for local schools, eliminating the Grand Island Bridge toll, fighting to keep locally produced power in Western New York, encouraging cross-border tourism and rebuilding the local economy and infrastructure.
"This city is struggling and we need someone with a little passion - if that hurts John Ceretto's delicate sensibilities, too bad," Restaino said. "Our region needs real leaders, not another empty suit who just needs a job."


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You've never been so easily entertained.
iTunes is the best way to organize and enjoy the music and movies you already have — and shop for the ones you want to get. iTunes works on Mac, PC, iPad, iPhone, iPod touch, and Apple TV.
iTunes is the best way to organize and enjoy the music and movies you already have — and shop for the ones you want to get. iTunes works on Mac, PC, iPad, iPhone, iPod touch, and Apple TV.
iTunes lets you play your music on whichever device you're using — your iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, Mac, PC, or Apple TV. Rock out on your way to work. Kick back and relax at home. Create playlists for your next party. With over 43 million songs to choose from, iTunes is sure to have something to fit your every mood.1 Or something to change it.
iTunes makes it easy to lose yourself in a movie, whether you're relaxing at home or out in the world. Just download your movies and you have something great to watch while you're commuting to work, traveling, or just standing in line somewhere. You can enjoy bonus movie content like deleted and alternate scenes with iTunes Extras.
With over 85,000 movies and more than 43 million high-quality, DRM-free songs just a click away, the iTunes Store is the best place to get all your entertainment.1 Rediscover old favorites, or discover the latest hits. And no matter which device you rent or buy on, all your songs, movies, and more are instantly accessible in your iTunes library.2
With iCloud, all the music and movies you buy from the iTunes Store will automatically appear on all your devices.3 Everything you've bought is instantly accessible in your iTunes library on your Mac or PC.3 Just tap to play, or even download if you're going somewhere you won't have Wi-Fi. And with Family Sharing, whenever a family member buys a new movie or song, everybody gets to enjoy it. So wherever you are, everyone's favorites can always be with you.
Family Sharing makes it easy for up to six people in your family to share each other's iTunes purchases. Whenever one person buys a new movie, everybody in your family can download and enjoy it. Families can share songs and albums, too. And for kids under age 13, or any other family members you choose, you can turn on Ask to Buy, which requires parental permission before purchasing.4Learn more
With iTunes Match, all your music can be stored in iCloud — even songs you've imported from CDs.5 You can access your music from all your devices and listen to your entire library wherever you are. All for just USD 24.99 per year.Learn more
Send friends and family an iTunes Gift Card from your iOS device or computer.6 You can buy gift cards in a range of denominations, and recipients can choose whatever they want from the iTunes Store,2 App Store, iBooks Store, and Mac App Store.Redeem iTunes Gift Cards


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Ports of Call
- St Kitts (Basseterre)
St Kitts And Nevis Travel Information
The Basics
Local time is GMT -4.
Electrical current is 230 volts, 60 Hz, but a 117-volt supply is available in most hotels. Round three-pin plugs and three-pin rectangular blade plugs (as in the UK) are in use.
English is the official language.
Travel Health
No vaccinations are required for travel to the islands, but a yellow fever certificate is required from visitors travelling from a yellow fever infected country. Travellers should also consider getting a vaccination for hepatitis A. Dengue fever is on the increase, and precautions against mosquito bites should be taken. Medical facilities are adequate, but limited, and health insurance is essential, which should include emergency air evacuation. Most doctors and hospitals expect cash payment.
A 10 percent service charge is usually included in hotel and restaurant bills, otherwise it is customary to leave 10 to 15 percent of the bill, depending on the service. Taxi drivers receive 10 to 15 percent of the fare.
Safety Information
Although most visits to the islands are trouble-free, visitors should still guard against robbery and other crimes of opportunity. Valuables should be left in hotel safes where possible and remote places, particularly beaches, should be avoided, especially after dark. Hurricane season normally runs from June to November.
Local Customs
Nudity is not allowed on beaches and beachwear should not be worn in the towns or villages. It is an offence to wear camouflage clothing. Homosexuality is illegal. The penalties for drug-related offenses are severe.
Business in St. Kitts and Nevis is conducted in a relatively informal manner, but fairly formal dress is expected despite the heat. Handshakes for both men and women are the common form of greeting, and business cards should be exchanged immediately after being introduced. Business hours are generally 8am to 4pm Monday to Friday, with an hour taken at lunch.
The international dialling code for St Kitts and Nevis is +1 869. The outgoing code is 1 for the Caribbean, USA and Canada, and 011 for all other international destinations followed by the relevant country code (e.g. 01127 for South Africa). City/area codes are not in use. Internet services are widely available at hotels and internet cafes. Cable and Wireless Caribbean Cellular (St Kitts) Ltd (GSM 850/1900) and Wireless Ventures Ltd (GSM 900/1800) provide cellular phone service.
Duty Free
Travellers over the age of 18 may import 200 cigarettes or 50 cigars or 250g tobacco, and 1.5 litres of wine or spirits without paying customs duty.
Become our St Kitts And Nevis Travel Expert
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Hi there.
It's been a long while since I've written much of anything of length. Although I intended, at one point, to write my thoughts down in a journal/blog post on a frequent basis, time has a way of becoming packed and one day you wake up and realize you haven't put words to pixels in far too long.
That all said, I wanted to touch on something that a good friend has been working on. In part, because he's a good friend and deserves to be written about. In another part, because I'd like you to try out what he's been building.
Before we get into the new Hunie.co, let's touch upon the notion of critique. A long long time ago, in a galaxy far far away, deviantART built and launched a feature called, quite simply, "Critique," which was a toolset designed to encourage and enable thoughtful critique. I was a small part of the team that put it together, and our intention was to help elevate the community of deviantART into a more thoughtful and helpful one. Certainly it always was, in many ways, a helpful community. Why, just look at the evolution of artists on this site and you'll see a history of growth that few other sites can boast.
That said, in-depth critique was never commonplace on deviantART, and we aimed to change it. So, we built this critiquing system that was, in my view at the time, pretty good: it allowed users to rate certain aspects of work via a simple star system, and required a minimum word count to ensure that people didn't get comments as mindless as "cool" or "this sucks."
Initially, it was working well. People were excited about the new feature, and critiques were happening left and right. We on staff made it a point to write as many critiques as possible, to help show off the feature and encourage further use amongst the community. But, if you look at the landscape of deviantART on the whole, the Critique feature has failed. It's still not a bad tool, but it never had the impact we wanted it to have, and I think I know why:
On the whole, the deviantART community is not mostly professionals with experienced feedback to give.
It was castrated at launch by being bundled in with Premium Memberships.
The community had existed for a decade without this feature, and so its introduction did little to change existing behavioral paradigms.
People were not required to write critiques, nor were they rewarded for doing so.
You see, the deviantART community is mostly populated by amateurs. These are people who may be talented in their own ways, but are not working professionals in their fields. Certainly there are professionals here, but very few by comparison to the total population. The critiques written by amateurs are far less valuable, plus amateurs are less motivated to write critiques (either out of lack of experience or a simple fear of standing on a soapbox and giving commentary). Then, by launching the feature as a part of Premium Memberships, the potential population using this feature was cut down to less than 1% of the whole of deviantART. Plus, because dA had an overall legacy of basic (shorter, anything goes) comments, people wondered why the critique feature was necessary, and because the system didn't reward people for thoughtful critique, there was ultimately no reason for it to be used.
That brings me to the new Hunie.co.
If you're a designer (like me) and you like to give and receive thoughtful critiques (again, like me), then the new Hunie.co is built for you. Allow me to explain why.
When Damian Madray approached me some months ago with the idea of repositioning his old designerscouch community into a more professional, more useful tool for designers, of course I liked the idea. When he looked at the landscape of design communities, there were really only three noteworthy ones: dribbble, behance, and forrst. All three of these suffered from the same problem—they are nice for showing off completed work, but none of them encourage growth and betterment.
In short, there was no place for good design critique. Enter the new Hunie.co.
The new Hunie.co is built to solve the matter of receiving and giving good critique on design, and it does so by addressing the very issues that caused deviantART's critique feature to flounder:
The system is currently invitation-only, meaning that the only people there are talented professionals who have been invited by other talented professionals.
The critique functionality isn't a special feature; it's the whole purpose to the site, and always will be.
Critiques are rewarded via a (non-monetary) points system that elevates the status of frequent critics. Other members can up-vote (like reddit) critiques that are good, further rewarding people for their thoughtful writings. Thus, the most important people on the site are not just the ones who make the best work, nor are they the ones who write the most, but are the ones who write the most valuable stuff.
But why are critiques important to designers?
All artists, and especially designers, benefit greatly from pointed, thoughtful critique. The entire profession of design is wrapped up in useful critique. This is why a good design team/agency/company isn't built up of workhorses, but is instead a combination of people from different design backgrounds who can give and receive knowledgable, useful commentary about how to improve aspects of their designs (eg, this font should be larger for legibility, this icon isn't as clear as it could be, this texture seems counterintuitive to the greater purpose of the design, this orange could be warmer, etc.). What's more, a good critique increases the clarity, usefulness, and functionality of a design…and that's the whole point of design, really—for it to serve its purpose well. The new Hunie.co helps that happen.
So let's use the thing!
Right now, the new Hunie.co is entering private beta, where further modifications will be made to the system based upon user behavior and feedback. If you're a designer, I encourage you to give it a look. I believe it will be very impactful and beneficial for the greater online design community, and I'm excited to see where it takes us. In a nutshell, the new Hunie will change the face of design communities online.
Let me know if you'd like an invitation.


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LAGOS, Nigeria (AP) — A ferry carrying traders and their goods broke up in stormy weather on the Niger River, drowning as many as 42 people as rescuers search for 200 missing victims, a Nigerian emergency official said Saturday.
Spokesman Ibrahim Farinloye of the National Emergency Management Agency told The Associated Press the ferry was carrying traders to a weekly market at Malali village when the storm erupted Friday afternoon.
He said Saturday that it was impossible to say how many people died or were on the boat. But he said initial indications were that 42 had drowned and about 200 passengers were missing.
The official News Agency of Nigeria reported 15 bodies had been recovered and buried alongside the river.
Nigeria's rainy season often brings violent storms that can cause disasters in a country where there is little maintenance and corruption blights the construction of everything from buildings and boats to roads and dams.


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I thought I would show you the little dress that I made for Audrey's doll.
She saw a dress just like this in the American Girl catalog and asked for it for her birthday. Since I already had a dress pattern, I decided to look for the right fabric and make it myself. It took me a while to find this fabric, but I finally did!
Audrey's birthday was in August, so the gift was a little late. But she really liked it, so I'm happy.


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Use the number weights to find different ways of balancing the equaliser.
Can you hang weights in the right place to make the equaliser balance?
Can you work out how to balance this equaliser? You can put more than one weight on a hook.
If you have only four weights, where could you place them in order to balance this equaliser?
Can you work out what is wrong with the cogs on a UK 2 pound coin?
What happens when you turn these cogs? Investigate the differences between turning two cogs of different sizes and two cogs which are the same.
Meg and Mo need to hang their marbles so that they balance. Use the interactivity to experiment and find out what they need to do.
Meg and Mo still need to hang their marbles so that they balance, but this time the constraints are different. Use the interactivity to experiment and find out what they need to do.
Mo has left, but Meg is still experimenting. Use the interactivity to help you find out how she can alter her pouch of marbles and still keep the two pouches balanced.
Balance the bar with the three weight on the inside.
If you were to set the X weight to 2 what do you think the angle might be?
Attach weights of 1, 2, 4, and 8 units to the four attachment points on the bar. Move the bar from side to side until you find a balance point. Is it possible to predict that position?
A ball whooshes down a slide and hits another ball which flies off the slide horizontally as a projectile. How far does it go?
Whirl a conker around in a horizontal circle on a piece of string. What is the smallest angular speed with which it can whirl?
A cone is glued to a hemisphere. When you place it on a table in what position does it come to rest?
Charles clearly explains why the answer to this problem is 6.
George has explained his thinking nicely by looking at all the different combinations.
Tom and Nick had 2 very different approaches to solving this problem. Can you think of any more?
As this is a tool for modelling and investigating the spread of epidemics we will publish any more interesting results sent in.
This article for teachers sets out some ideas for introducing children to some of the concepts at the root of mechanics.
The second of two articles explaining how to include talk in maths presentations.
An article for teachers and pupils that encourages you to look at the mathematical properties of similar games.
Thinking of circles as polygons with an infinite number of sides - but how does this help us with our understanding of the circumference of circle as pi x d? This challenge investigates this relationship.


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Employee Retention is Paramount at Gaylord Palms
The key to Gaylord Palms' low turnover: Seeking employee input at every level -- and rewarding performance.
• Gaylord Palms
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Sales receptionist Kenny Stockdill (left), general manager Johann Krieger and lead restaurant hostess Margaret Sweeting ham it up.
"They always look to us for our opinion, and they work from there," says Margaret Sweeting, who has been with the resort for almost 10 years. "When we meet our mark and make our goals, we are able to — everybody — share in a bonus." [Photo: Brook Pifer]
Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center knows what it takes to keep guests happy and earn repeat business. The Orlando resort has proven that it also knows what it takes to keep its 1,500 employees happy and turnover low. Its employee turnover rate last year was 15%, far below the industry average of nearly 40%. More than 31% of employees have been with the resort for eight years — almost 23% since it opened in 2002.
The resort offers a slew of perks, including a convenience store that sells items at cost and a discounted on-site auto repair shop. It offers management training to employees at almost every level and surprises them with massages, ice cream sundae stations and more. But that's not why so many of Gaylord's employees stay on for so long.
"It's the culture, that feeling of comfort, of knowing that they genuinely care about me," says Kenny Stockdill, a sales receptionist who has been with Gaylord since just before it opened. Evidence of that, he says, is the input employees have into business decisions: Workers at all levels meet with general manager Johann Krieger, plus they share their opinions twice a year in an employee satisfaction survey.
"They always look to us for our opinion, and they work from there," says Margaret Sweeting, a lead restaurant hostess who has been with the resort for nearly 10 years.
Sweeting says the company also shows it cares about employees through bonuses, which even hourly workers can earn. "When we meet our mark and make our goals, we are able to — everybody — share in a bonus. That right there tells me that they see us as important," she says.
Twice a year, Gaylord has massive employee recognition bashes. In addition, every week each department calls out staffers who go above and beyond. "It makes me feel like somebody's paying attention, like somebody really appreciates what I do for them," Stockdill says.
It's all part of an attempt to create a culture that's different from other hospitality companies, says Krieger, who has worked at the resort since its opening and has been general manager since January 2010. Its owner, Nashville-based Gaylord Entertainment, gave Krieger and his team the freedom to create their own training manuals, job descriptions and guiding philosophies.
Part of their philosophy is that, much as every guest's experience must be customized, so must every employee's. That's one reason why Gaylord offers such a variety of perks. It's also why Krieger gives managers almost complete freedom in determining how to reward employees. For instance, each department receives $120 per employee per year to, in Krieger's words, "create fun in the department." Fun has included everything from a day of softball to scavenger hunts and dance-offs.
That allocation didn't drop during the recession, and Gaylord didn't cut back on any of its employee programs. The on-site convenience store opened last year and the service station the year before. "It's a long-term investment, and you can't turn it on and turn it off," Krieger says.
The company believes treating employees well is the right thing to do and that it gives it a competitive advantage. If employees "don't know what it feels like to be cared for, how can they care for our guests?" Krieger points out. "You cannot replace what we have here. It's taken a long time to build this culture, and we're extremely proud of it."
Gaylord Palm's Benefits Package
» Quarterly guest satisfaction and profit goal bonuses of up to $200
» Health insurance for employees, dependents and domestic partners 75% to 99% paid by Gaylord Palms
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» Adoption assistance of up to $2,500
» 10 vacation, 6 sick days and 1 personal day off after first year
» Mortgage and student loan programs
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» Leadership training classes for all employees
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» Employee-only convenience store that sells food and sundries at cost
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This week's video is part of a series I'm calling Fashion Tales. Fashion Tales are a fun and creative way of sharing outfits with you through storytelling :)
Hope to see you on youtube!


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Adultery, according to ancient Jewish, Greek, and Roman law, is sexual intercourse between a married woman and a man other than her husband.[1] The Bible forbids adultery in the Ten Commandments (Exodus 20:14).
- And the man that committeth adultery with another man's wife, even he that committeth adultery with his neighbor's wife, the adulterer and the adulteress shall surely be put to death. (Leviticus 20:10)
Jesus said that a man commits adultery in his heart by lustfully looking at a woman. (Matthew 5:28) Sexual intercourse by a married man or woman outside marriage is considered adultery under modern law, although it is hardly ever punished anymore.[2]
Adultery may ruin trust between husband and wife and break up families. It is contrary to the traditional marriage pronouncement derived from Matthew 19:6: "Wherefore they are no more twain, but one flesh. What therefore God hath joined together, let not man put asunder." It also breaks the promise that the bride and groom make to each other in virtually every form of marriage ceremony observed in the U.S.—even secular observances conducted in judge's chambers, or in vows written by the couple themselves.
Pro-feminist author Thomas Boslooper regarded Jesus as elevating the status of women when, as commonly supposed, he confronted the townspeople over their plan to kill the woman caught in adultery. Scholars are divided regarding whether the story is a fabrication due to New Testament manuscript variations.[3][4]
Marital infidelity and evolutionary belief
See: Evolutionary belief and sexual immorality and Liberal Christianity and marital infidelity
Notes and references
- ↑ Eg, Leviticus 20:10 and Deuteronomy 22:22 describe adultery as between a man and another man's wife. See also [1], [2].
- ↑ The ACLU has been unable to find an adulterer who is willing to challenge a prosecution. [3]
- ↑ http://www.febc.edu.sg/VPP27.htm
- ↑ http://cadesign.webworkercanada.com/pa/


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April 2010
Jean Revuz, MD
Thomas Bosch, MD
Nicolas Kluger, MD
Richard Granstein
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Jean-Francois Stalder, PhD
Alan Taieb, MD
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Ana Kaminsky, PhD
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On Friday, as any political junkie knows, President Obama and 140 Republicans from their caucus came together to have a discussion about a wide range of issues. The result of the meeting has spread around the internet and revealed the extreme biases that exist in our media. I found it curious that FOX News and Firedoglake, the brain child of Jane Hamsher, found common ground by trying to ignore that it ever really happened. FOX News reaction was predictable and in my mind so was FDL's. I went over to FDL (even though I hate giving them clicks) and found they basically ignored the whole event on Friday. All the other progressive blogs were ablaze with clips, commentary, analysis and a lot of glee. It was a reminder to many of them of the skills of our president at framing issues, pushing pack against Republican talking points and a reaffirmation that we elected the best person for the job, Barack Obama. Once FDL did put up a post on the event, it reeked of their bitterness towards the president. They truly are following through with their idea during the election that if they can't have Hillary Clinton, they don't want anyone. From their first post mentioning the event entitled "It's Called Debate, Not Hero Worship." (I'm not linking to them because I don't want them to get any more clicks, that's what they want.)
To be sure, Obama and the WH staff deserve high praise for his performance yesterday, and they are rightfully getting it. I personally think it's one of the best moves they've made. But let's not respond to this event with the kind of undisguised and embarrassing hero-worship that was on display last night on MSNBC.
Although it may be true that Chris Matthews, Rachel Maddow and Kieth Olbermann were a bit excited about the event and praised the president's skills in this setting, but to portray it as hero worship harkens back to the election. Remember when the Hillary folks used that line over and over again because candidate Obama was soooooo popular and was able to get people fired up about his candidacy. Jealousy, bitterness anyone. The next post that FDL posted about the event was titled "Obama Debating Dummies Is Easy; How About Debating the Grownups on the Real Issues?" No snarkiness there, huh? Here is a chunk from that post…
Debates with deluded dummies in the hope of convincing them is not just pointless; it is a distraction from the more important discussions we need to be having.
It is mindless to debate phony Republican talking points about government health takeovers, with people who not only lied about death panels but cannot even acknowledge that every universal coverage/care system in the advanced world relies on extensive government structure, funding and price/quality regulation.
So it's mindless to go on national television and take on these Republican talking points? Really? It's mindless to confront the republican lies with well reasoned, factual information? Mindless? This post reveals the real motives of the folks at the Firedoglake, to damage the president as much as they can to prove that Hillary really should have been president, the votes of the people be damned. This post finishes up with even more drivel, pure shit…
The President has run away from real debates on these and a dozen other national issues. His refusal to engage genuine, credible critics while playing instead on the dummies' anti-intellectual turf is what is crippling his credibility and sabotaging his ability to govern and actually solve these hard problems.
Dismissing the dummies should be the media's job. If the President wants to have a debate on the real issues facing America, how about confronting the grown ups, and not just the 12-year olds?
So by taking on the opposition (Republican Party), you know, the ones with votes in the house and senate, he is "crippling his credibility and sabotaging his ability to govern"? By presenting his case to the American people and sharply shooting down the Republican talking points, he's crippling his credibility? Wow, talk about spin. So he would have been better off debating the idiots at Firedoglake (not all are idiots I must say)? And then the final sentence reveals how naive these bitter people are by retreating to their fantasy world "Dismissing the dummies should be the media's job"….how's that working out for you. The media hasn't done it's job for many years, it's a reality we all have to live in and as progressives, we must find ways to get our message out to the masses without relying on the media to do it. This forum was an awesome way to do it, I hope it happens more but I am doubtful that the Republicans will put themselves in that position again.


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Bigger doesn't always mean better.
By Robert W. Lang
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Small routers are easy to handle, and the addition of multiple bases makes them good all-purpose tools. The basic 1⁄4″-collet router that comes in the new Makita compact kit (RT0700CX3) has good power and variable speed. The motor slides in the base and clamps firmly, with rack-and-pinion fine depth adjustment. A plastic shield contains chips, and there's a fitting for hooking up a shop vacuum.
The kit we tested included the standard base, a tilting base, an offset base and a plunge base. Swapping bases is easy – no need for any tools. The plunge mechanism was a bit stiff out of the box, but a squirt of lube fixed that. The handles are comfortable, but due to the motor orientation, the switch and plunge lock are reached with the left hand.
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At Lehman College, research is an essential part of the undergraduate learning experience. January 2014 was an exciting month for four Lehman students, who were selected to participate in a research project carried out in Singapore. They spent one week at Nanyang Polytechnic, which provided resources and organized their research activities. Besides doing research, they experienced the rich culture of this amazing island. They completed their research projects and presented their findings at the annual undergraduate research conference on March 25, 2014.


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BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, Brunei (AP) — Half a world away from the Democratic National Convention, U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton delayed her departure from Brunei on Friday to watch President Barack Obama accept the party's nomination for a second term.
After meeting Brunei's foreign minister and launching a new U.S.-funded English language training project at the University of Brunei-Dar es Salaam, Clinton postponed her departure for Russia's Far East to return to her hotel to watch a recording of Obama's speech online.
A Clinton aide said she loved Obama's speech and now plans to read the transcript.
Clinton was also able to watch large chunks of Vice President Joe Biden's address, as well as Sen. John Kerry's.
"She was especially moved by the VP's words at the top about Dr. Jill Biden," the aide said. "She wants the transcripts of both so she can read what she missed."
On Thursday, Clinton remained in East Timor longer than expected to watch her husband, former President Bill Clinton, speak to the convention to formally nominate Obama.
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Baseball has always been America's sport. But at Oklahoma State, South Australian Tyrone Hambly has given the sport something new.
Hambly, a senior third basemen, grew up in Adelaida, South Australia and started playing baseball when he was seven-years-old.
Growing up playing baseball in Australia is different than baseball in America according to Hambly.
Children in Australia start by playing T-ball on Sunday mornings.
"We played T-ball when we were like 5 or 6 years old but it was more of a get out of the house Sunday morning activity than anything else," Hambly said. "Then you played for a club or you didn't play at all. We had state leagues that would last for two weeks and have a state tournament."
The club league that Hambly participated in was also different from most leagues in America because they were open leagues with no age restrictions.
"It was more of a social league, and it was open for the most part so I started playing when I was 16 and the oldest guy on the team was 40-years-old," Hambly said. "The first thing we would do after we finished a game is go to the clubhouse and get a beer which is different from here."
"It's a little more professional over here, but it definitely gave me a taste of wanting to succeed in baseball, which is the main thing."
Baseball isn't the only difference that Hambly has noticed between Australia and Stillwater, Okla.
"I live on the beach back home so when I came here it was a lot different because I couldn't go out to a beach whenever I wanted," said Hambly, who was on the surfing team in high school. "In winter it gets a little tough because it can get pretty cold here."
Hambly had never considered playing college baseball, let alone travel to the U.S. to do it. Then one day he received a random phone call.
"(Oklahoma State assistant coach) Greg Evans found me," Hambly said. "He called me out of the blue one day. I didn't know the difference between OSU and a junior college in Texas so I had to do a little bit of research myself."
Hambly spent the 2006 and 2007 seasons at Grayson County (Texas) Community College before transferring to Oklahoma State before his junior season.
Evans made several phone calls over a few months to convince Hambly to take the plunge. Hambly's research on Oklahoma State helped convince him to leave his homeland for a trans-Pacific Ocean adventure.
"I liked the size of the school, the size of the baseball program, and it wasn't hard to find out that the Big 12 was the place to be sports wise and baseball wise," Hambly said. "It's probably the best decision I've made."
And when Hambly read about the Bedlam Series rivalry with Oklahoma, he was hooked.
"I heard that I would be playing in a Bedlam game in front of 16,000 people and that kind of grabbed my attention since I had only played in front of a couple hundred people," Hambly said.
Coming to America, though, still can have its challenges.
"The hardest thing is getting a visa to get into the country," Hambly said. Since (9-11) it has been a lot harder to get in. It wasn't the toughest thing for me coming from Australia, but it is still a hectic process for anyone coming into the states."
Hambly knew it would be hard to be so far away from home, but he quickly found a support system with the team.
"It's a group of guys that you get to see everyday and you have no choice but to get to know them which is a good thing," Hambly said. "You go through highs and you go through lows, but at the end of the day everyone is still together on the same team. You get good friends here."
Along with the baseball team, Hambly also discovered the International Students program at OSU and quickly felt at home.
"It's easy to get comfortable here," Hambly said. "There is a pretty big international program here and it's easy to fit in."
Although he has a good support system, Hambly still misses home from time to time.
"I see my parents once a year if I go home for Christmas or summer," Hambly said. "If we do get a couple of days off I see other guys get to go home for a couple of days and that is kind of hard because I know that I can't."
As a junior, Hambly started 53 of 58 games. He opened the season as the Cowboys' second baseman before moving to third base. This season, Hambly is hitting .330 with seven home runs and 34 RBI through Oklahoma State's first 48 games.
As his college career winds down, Hambly is excited about something new. For the first time in his career here at OSU, his parents are planning on coming to see him play if OSU makes it to the NCAA regionals.


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Woodworking Essentials: Advanced Techniques
By Nick Engler
Pages: 45-52
From the August 2005 issue #149
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In this chapter I'll be sharing some advanced techniques you can use on your table saw to do some amazing things. How about cutting coves for crown moulding? That's just one application for a coved shape, and with a couple of simple jigs you can match any size cove you want.
And how do you get an odd-shaped piece of wood such as a tree slab into shape to move on to the next woodworking step? A couple of tricks with a sled make this advanced technique easy.
Pattern sawing is another trick I'll discuss. If you have a project that requires multiple multi-sided shapes, this technique will save you time.
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DENVER — Colorado's flooding has shut down hundreds of natural gas and oil wells in the state's top petroleum patch and triggered at least two significant spills.
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Woodworking, like fishing, covers a lot of territory, so the audience for our magazine and web site is a diverse lot. When I learned how to make stuff out of wood, the Internet didn't exist and there was only one magazine and few books available on the subject. Lacking these modern resources, I was forced to make do with the advice of guys who had been making stuff most of their lives. I never had the benefit of extended discussions about taking care of my tools so they wouldn't be ruined. I never thought about:
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Looking back, the sum total of advice I received was "get it sharp and get back to work." The chisels in the photo above were purchased new in 1979. I try to keep them sharp and free from big gobs of foreign stuff. I use the back of the edges to scrape off glue, and wipe them off with whatever is handy, if I notice. If I don't, I scrape off the surface with the handiest sharp object. I suppose that I could spend some time making them look like they just came out of the box, but I would rather be making stuff. There's a long way to go before they're completely useless.
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