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Republican presidential candidates Rand Paul and Carly Fiorina have been demoted to Thursday's undercard debate, while Ohio Gov. John Kasich maintains a spot on this week's main stage.
That will shrink the main stage from nine to seven candidates about two weeks ahead of when the first votes are cast. On the main debate stage will be: GOP front-runner Donald Trump, Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Sen. Marco Rubio (R-Fla.), retired neurosurgeon Ben Carson, former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush, Kasich and New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie.
The lineup for Thursday's GOP debate in North Charleston, S.C. was unveiled on "Lou Dobbs Tonight." The network didn't inform candidates ahead of time about which polls would be used.
Fox Business News owe Paul and Fiorina 2 free hours of air time. Who let them decide who I should vote for?
Fiorina and Paul are unfairly being censured from the main stage. If anything, Jeb Bush and Kasich ought to have been booted. The GOP is finagling to get Jeb Bush as the nominee. How do you go from a rating of 2 to 10 overnight. I shutter to think what the finagled polling figures next week will reflect. Jeb neck-in-neck with Trump??
Still four too many.
I am glad they dropped Fiorina and Paul, but they should have also dropped Kasich, Bush, and Christi. Why not get down to the real business?
This race is really down to 3 people (Trump, Crus, Rubio) and maybe Christie with an outside chance by way of personality if he can ever get any traction, the rest are done whether they know it or not.
Rand Paul is actually a very interesting candidate but has been whining constantly about how he has been treated or how the debates have played out, we don't need any crybaby's . Time for him to go back to his regular job.
Bush doesn't have a chance because he's the third Bush and no one wants to go there whether his policies are good, bad, or indifferent.
Kasich has a personality that is just annoying and people just won't support him.
Carson is a good man with an honest heart and some real integrity, he just doesn't have what it takes, glad he ran so there was someone on the stage the others could be compared to.
Personally I have been checking Trumps previous positions, current rhetoric in his speeches, and some of his current positions that he has put in print. He's anything but consistent and is left leaning or worse on most issues, I'll assume that will catch up with him before this is over. He is entertaining but very caustic and a bit of a whiner at times which will also hurt him when people go to the polls.
That's my take for today, maybe we'll get some surprises in the next debate that will shake things up, but I rather doubt it.
Aw, poor Rand Paul is going to boycott and not debate on the earlier session. Well, if he was as smart as he thinks he is, he'd drop out. Don't get me wrong, he was one candidate I was rallying for, but his endorsemrnt for GMO foods leads me to believe he was bought by the big corporations like Monsanto. So, with that, he is NOT on the side of the people. GMO foods are poison and most countries have the sense to reject them. Not BIG government in America. They're too interested in the almighty dollar instead of the health of the people.
Ever food you eat is a GMO, It's done differently today but we have been playing with genes in foods for centuries. Have you ever eaten a tomato. one of the modified food around. Have you ever heard of Gregor Mendel. The real problem with GMO's is Monsanto, these guys play hard ball when it comes to growing from their seed. You have to buy it from them, you can't just use the seeds from last years crop. The only thing the farmers can do is question the safety of the crop if they don't want to pay Monsento's price. As far a safety goes, are you sick, dying or dead? 80% of what you eat is GMO.
Inwouldve dropped jeb and christie first. Carly should be in it–she isnthe inly one who could go after hillary for women's issues.
But, there really aren't any women's issues. I'm glad she's on the back burner. Carly Fiorina talks a good game for the electorate of America, but, in reality, she is another neo-conservative player who belongs more to the noxious left than to the old Constitutional right. In short a RINO.
Who is the constitutional candidate you support?
In multiple national polls including CNN, CBS, Fox, Marist … Rand Paul is in 5th or 6th place and ahead of Bush, Christie, Kasich, and Fiorina. Here goes the media trying to pick the next POTUS. They even allowed two candidates who are constitutionally ineligible to be president into the debate. Outrageous!!!
Cruz & Rubio are not Natural Born Citizens (NBC) so neither one is eligible to be POTUS. If elected they would serve unconstitutionally just like Barry Hussein Obama.
Osama Obama is not a Natural Born Citizen either, so what is the difference between him and anyone else running for the Presidency?
Obama was born in Hawaii. Hawaii is part of the U.S. Your idle Bill O'reilly on Fox news acknowledges that. O'reilly said his birth was posted in two newspapers in Hawaii at that time. When are you far far right Republicans going to give it a rest.
First off, O'Reilly wouldn't admit anything if he knew it. And we all know the documents were falsified. It's just that no one would touch disqualifying a first, black usurper. Oh, I mean " president".
How do we know Teds documents are not false?His father supported Castro so Ted must be a Canadian Communist. While we are on the subject why won't Trump release his high school records. Even if the birthers were right Obama would be as qualified as Cruz so either Cruz can't be president or Obama who was elected twice is not a usurper.
I saw the "original" of his birth certificate stating born in Kenya, before it was even a country. Unfortunately, it was on my old computer that hard drive crashed and died on. Maybe you need to look at Odumbo's kill list on line. So many people had accidents and died.
You are correct, but these guys would not believe it if they saw it. I believe it. Also, on the birth certificate from Hawaii, thefor m wasonenotu sed when he was born. The hospital had a different name when he was born, and several other things.
I had pictures of big foot and UFO's on may old computer. There is also an engine that runs on water but the government is keeping from us. There is a name for all my stuff and yours, it's Myth.
When you say we all know the documents were falsified. You mean you and all you far far right T-party friends that believe this because you want to believe this and no other reason. It makes common sense if Obama's birth was published in two newspapers in Hawaii way back when he was born that there shouldn't be any dispute it is true. I know this isn't enough proof for you cause you don't want to believe it and no other reason.
Hey, Wayne, you've been wearing that hat too long! 😉
I would bet 10 to 1 that I am right and you have your head where the sun doesn't shine.
He got in illegally and under the radar with false documents…. You know that!
"Osama Obama is not a Natural Born Citizen" — True.
What's the difference? Nothing — Barry is a criminal usurper in the White House and if elected Cruz or Rubio will be criminals to.
Hopefully the difference will be us preventing another unconstitutional POTUS. The Republic is at stake.
Cruz and Rubio can be war criminals just like Bush and Cheney. The whole republican field is running to see who can be the biggest international criminal. Mr. Paul is most likely the most honest of the group and the only one who seems to understand international laws.
That's true and regarding Paul, he would govern by the US Constitution which prevents us from engaging in wanton wars to spread ideology. Wars are to protect the USA not to "spread democracy" or to build nations according to our desires. All the other candidates seem to love spilling blood. The 'Military Industrial Complex' is a dangerous beast that threatens the Republic.
Rand Paul out polls Christie & Kasich so who's rigging our next election?
I agree. Only I would have left Bush and Kasich out. Neither has a chance. But there goes the "establishment " again telling us who to vote for and that is why The Donald is winning and will win. Go Donsld.
It not about who has a chance — its about allowing the people to hear what every candidates positions are so we can decide who does or does not have a chance. FOX and the other media elites are working with the establishment to control the outcome.
Donald??? He gets more press time than all the other candidates combined. The MSM loves him because he is outrageous and gives them great 'sound-bytes' but he is a narcissist like Obama and he is incapable of governing by the US Constitution.
You might as well give up on the Rand Paul thing. First of all, there are no more sovereign nations in Europe since they formed the EU. They messed up everything then. It is a global world now, Paul cannot seem to face it and neither can you. His numbers are very low, no one much wants him.Yes, Donald does get the most air time because he is the most interesting and entertaining.Many of us like Donald. I also like Carson, and Cruz. I wish they had dropped Bush and Kasich. THey are each nothing. esp Bush. How could anyone vote for someone who likes Common Core for our kids?
HOw could anyone vote for someone who wants our southern boarder open?
I will not give up on a candidate who desires to restore our government to constitutional law.
There are 194 nations on the Earth and we have a military presence in over 150 of them. What would you think if China or Russia decided to send armed troops to the USA to dictate our policies?
Trump is a blowhard pretender, and Cruz is ineligible. Carson seems okay but he is still a war hawk and believes forcing people to get vaccinations is not a violation of our liberty as guaranteed by the constitution.
I'm not a fan of Bush, Kasich,or Christi, plus Rubio, who is also ineligible. However i wouldn't ban them from any debates because its about allowing the people to hear what every candidates positions are so we can choose who believe is best for our nation.
I refuse to accept the NWO because it will eventually cost us our Constitutional Republic and the last bastion of Freedom will disappear.
Common Core is wrong and needs to be banned.
Which candidate are you referring to that wants our southern border open?
Bush wants iyur southern border open and he is for COmmon COre. I want my younger grandchildren to learn the things they will need to flourish in this world, not something that will hold them back like common core. You have every right to vote for whomever you want. That is one of the great things about our country. However, if your vote is for someone who does not stand a chance, you are throwing away your vote.
The Bohemian Grove elites.
It's going to be fun to watch. They will all be talking about how tough they will be bombing the Middle East. The people there all ready view us as terrorists. All the ones we think of as terrorists are hiding out where all the citizens are hanging out at. Who knows how many civilians we will kill if one these Republican candidates get their way. Trumps exact words were he was going to bomb the shit out of them.
Yup, it is about time!
You've been drinking the war hawks kool-aid. The military industrial complex is more of a threat to our Constitutional Republic than foreign terrorists.
I loved farty Arty, the grandpa in that parenting movie (Billy Crystal)
"Parental Guidance"( just got thru my stuffed with info brain.!)
Your right. Its unfortunate Rand Paul isn't the front runner.
Not in my book!
You need to get a history book and get rid of your book of fantasies.
Rand 2016 — the only hope for restoring America.
I see you are talking to yourself! Rand Paul is a nothing whose dream of the USA staying over here by ourselves has been impossible for many,many years.
Sorry but you have been mislead by lies from talking heads on TV. They always portray Paul as an isolationist but he is not. He is a non-interventionist who respects the sovereignty of foreign governments and the self determination of their nation. You should take the time to listen to what Paul says about his policies and stop listening to lying fools like Chris Matthews or Shawn Hannity. If you did, then you would discover that Rand's constitutional principals for governing strongly reflect those of George Washington. So if the policies of George Washington was a nothing then I guess Rand Paul is the same kind of nothing.
Which liberty stealing candidate do you support? Which war hawk should shed our boys blood?
Who do want to increase spying on US citizens?
Who should guide the bankrupting of America?
Every candidates except Rand will grow government, increase spending, start wars, decrease jobs, continue the Federal Reserve, IRS, NSA, TSA, DEA, EPA and…
We can't survive the same old tactics.
Paul threatens the establishment and they want him silenced so people like you won't hear the truth and turn on them. They distract us with wars & illegal immigration while the country crumbles under its own weight because we are no longer governed by our Constitution.
Have a nice day.
Rand Paul 2016!!!
"Which war hawk should shed our boys blood?"
And we should also be curious about what the candidates' military experience is? It's easy to be a war hawk when you've never pulled a trigger on a battlefield, or led troops who have died under your command.
It's also to fun to picture yourself as Jack Bauer playing the CIC, but real life is a little messier.
General/President Eisenhower warned us about the dangers of the 'Military industrial Complex' as did General/President George Washington who stated we should not have a "Standing Army" because it would be a threat to the Republic.
I think we are in agreement. This time.
Right and wrong.
Wayne, you're so off course. The one's "we think of as terrorists are hiding out" HERE. Don't know if it's FACT or FICTION, but I came across an article stating Obama is trying to rid the Armed Forces of Christians and replace them with these young Muslim refugees invading our country by Obama's invitation. I just heard on the radio that obama's last year in office is going to make our heads spin with the shear volume of executive orders he's getting ready to declare!!
God help us all! CONGRESS – GET OFF YOUR LAZY, SHIFTLESS ASSES!!!
It's obvious just who you have been listening to. You have to have more common sense than that to believe Obama is trying to rid the Armed Forces of Christians. I bet you believe that Obama is gay also and that he has a boyfriend. His children are adopted and not his. He wasn't born in Hawaii. Those Republicans don't care what lie they speak as long as people like you don't even question the truth of the matter. You believe these lies because you want to believe them. If you would only stop and think about it and use a little common sense you would realize this.
What's obvious Wayne, is your fawning all over this "slithery tongued" marvel of a failure in the White House.
You make sure you hang on to every word he says, but, I want you to wake-up and see what his actions are in reference to those words.
You cannot trust Obama in ANYTHING he says, for he turns around and DOES the exact opposite!!! I'm not kidding. Too many people have been snookered by this fraud who is not even qualified to be a president. He has thrown the american public under the bus every chance he gets. He even came out very early in his first term and said, "if it comes down to to it, he will always side with the Muslims."
I wish I could burst that bubble you live in. I don't have to hear what he says, for what I can see he has done speaks volumes to his honesty, character, loyalty to Americans, and the oath to protect us, broken, time after time. Obama is treason personified!!!
Frannie, Are you a Trump supporter?
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Oregon farmers are a diverse bunch, growing 220 crops using different methods, and Alana Kenagy describes her family's operation as an "unconventional conventional farm."
Kenagy Family Farm near Albany in the Willamette Valley includes 450 acres, but crop production takes place on about 325 acres. The family chooses not to farm more than 100 acres, leaving it instead as riparian habitat along the Willamette River or set aside for native plants. They leave seasonal waterways and wetlands to their own devices.
On much of their farm, the Kenagys grow sweet corn and beans on contract to a vegetable processing co-op, but they also raise a variety of seed, legumes, buckwheat, oats, asparagus and native plant seed for the restoration market.
They encourage and restore native plants and wildlife habitat, providing food and shelter for birds and beneficial insects such as pollinators. Alana Kenagy and her brother, Darrell, have joined their parents, Peter and Tina Kenagy, in operating a farm that supports them and is also sustainable.
Alana Kenagy explains their goal, "To steward a sizable chunk of land so that it is both an ecologically regenerative habitat and a financially sustainable farm."
Sustainability a Pillar for Oregon Producers
The Kenagys aren't alone. A tremendous number of Oregon farmers and ranchers consider themselves the first line of defense against environmental degradation. They take pride in providing for diverse landscapes and work to make their agricultural operations compatible with wildlife, habitat and streams.
Southeastern Oregon comprises 13 percent of the Priority Area of Conservation for Greater Sage Grouse – an anchor for the 11 western states that provide sage grouse habitat. In fact, ranchers across eight Southeast Oregon counties have committed to science-based conservation agreements to protect 1.4 million acres of private land to care for the habitat of the Greater Sage Grouse and other wildlife species.
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service considered putting the Greater Sage Grouse on the endangered species list. A potential listing was worrisome to many in the 11 western states where the bird lives. Rural residents in particular anticipated complicated new regulations or restrictions. While sage grouse range includes vast acreage of public Bureau of Land Management and U.S. Forest Service land, they also nest on private land used for livestock grazing, hunting, recreation and more.
Oregon cattle ranchers found a unique collaborative solution with the federal Fish and Wildlife Service. In 2010, the agency began working with county Soil and Water Conservation Districts to develop habitat conservation agreements on private land.
Harney County Soil and Water Conservation District, in the southeast corner of the state, became the model for the West. Oregon landowners voluntarily agreed to conservation measures to reduce the loss and fragmentation of sagebrush.
In 2015, citing the unparalleled conservation efforts and agreements as a major factor, the U.S. Department of the Interior announced the bird would not be listed as threatened or endangered.
Looking for Solutions
Wildlife doesn't recognize the lines between private, state and federal lands. Collaboration is a key tool in conservation efforts.
The USDA's Natural Resource and Conservation Service works with Oregon landowners to protect habitat essential to migrating pintail ducks, mule deer, Fender's blue butterflies and Columbia white-tailed deer.
In some cases, farmers create conservation easements by working with government agencies or with nonprofit land trusts. Easements allow farmers to continue owning and farming their land but may limit development. The end result is permanent protection of land that has key habitat for wildlife.
Making the Commitment
The Kenagys use conventional methods in some aspects of farming, such as controlling weeds with mechanized cultivation in addition to pulling weeds by hand. Decisions to keep some land out of agricultural production are made on a "site-specific and site-appropriate" basis, Alana Kenagy says.
For example, the family might decide not to plant a tight corner of a field where it is difficult to turn a tractor. The use of efficient center-pivot irrigation systems essentially turns some fields into circles, with the remainder available for use as native habitat.
"Those areas become productive in a different way," Kenagy says. "Ecologically productive rather than economically."
The commitment to habitat conservation and collaboration crosses many sectors of agriculture. As Harney County cattle rancher Tom Sharp memorably put it, "What's good for the bird is good for the herd."

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I think Brexit is nothing but another game of divide and conquer, and that Russia and China are wise to every trick. The west has checkmated itself, and the tantrums unfortunately will be quite a messy affair.
For the east, for China, it holds to the center that is Tao. For Russia, it holds to the center which is Christ.
The west will have to find its center, which has been nothing but a raging black hole with their own arms hitting each other, projecting this craziness everywhere but where it lives, in their own minds.
The west needs the models Russia and China are exemplifying. Thank you BRICS, for your mature leadership and guidance.


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Miami, Florida.- The Dominican Republic remains the second-largest tourism market in Latin America in revenues and now also has passed Argentina in terms of visitors.
According to a new analysis from Miami-based online business publication Latinvex, using data from the World Tourism organization, Dominican Republic last year posted tourism receipts of US$6.8 billion, a 9.9% increase compared with 2015. By comparison Brazil saw receipts grow 3.1% to US$6 billion. Only Mexico has higher receipts in Latin America than the Dominican Republic.
The Dominican Republic also remains the Latin American champion in receipts as a percent of its overall economy. Last year its receipts-GDP ratio was 9.4%, the highest in Latin America and five times the regional average of 1.8%. Meanwhile, revenues per tourist reached US$1.13 billion, the fourth-highest in Latin America.
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A startling new study shows that less than one-quarter of the teachers surveyed said they were prepared to use computers in their classrooms. The teachers who were surveyed said they weren't ready to cope with technology as part of their curriculum, and education officials and advocates are calling for more training measures.
"Teacher education and professional development programs are not addressing the realities found in today's classrooms," said Education Secretary Richard W. Riley.
A department survey of 3,560 teachers in kindergarten through 12th grade classrooms found that only one out of five teachers felt "very well prepared" to use computers in their classrooms.
That's about the same number as said they felt confident in teaching bilingual or special education children in their classrooms.
The survey, released Jan. 18, asked teachers about their college studies, professional certificates, on-the-job training and support from parents and colleagues.
The survey also showed that the way teachers are trained has a lot to do with how ready they feel to use what they've learned in the classroom. Nearly 80 percent of teachers reported having received training in technology. But just 20 percent of those who had been through some training felt very well prepared to use it in their classrooms.
The amount of time teachers spent on their training seems to be a significant factor in how prepared they feel. Teachers who participated for more than eight hours in technology training were three times more likely to say that it improved their teaching "a lot" than teachers who participated for only one to eight hours.
The survey illustrates the need to change how teachers are trained for changing classrooms, Riley said.
"One-shot workshops … carry little relevance to teachers' work in the classroom," Riley said. He said he will present details of President Clinton's proposals for change in a March speech in Long Beach, Calif.
The study also looked at how teachers had been trained in college. Overall, 38 percent of the teachers had bachelor's or master's degrees in a specific field, 37 percent had majored in general education and 18 percent had degrees in such subjects as math education.
After graduation, they were more likely to be trained in state or district curricula (81 percent) than in special education (48 percent) or bilingual and diversity education (31 percent).
The department mailed out the surveys early last year; about 92 percent of recipients responded. The typical margin of error for the questions asked was plus or minus three percentage points.
Tougher teacher standards
In recent years, the focus has shifted from student standards to teacher standards. States such as Florida now have incentives for teachers seeking better credentials.
In recent weeks, Clinton proposed spending more than $245 million to hire new teachers, train teachers for impoverished school districts and recruit teachers for areas heavily populated by American Indians.
National Center for Education Statistics
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Favourite Charity Shop
If you haven't already been, get down to the British Red Cross shop on Old Church Street in Chelsea. The small shop is a total treasure trove for fashion junkies, packed with vintage and designer goodies all donated by the designers themselves or by countless fashion-savvy locals. Once you've been, you won't be surprised to learn that this shop, run by Cathy Shimell, now has a huge following.
Shimell initially got involved only by chance. Nipping into the shop one evening to pick up an evening suit for her son, she got roped into helping a friend manage it. But when the friend then left – "clothes aren't really her thing" – Cathy took over. Unlike her predecessor, Cathy had worked in fashion since she was sixteen (Biba, Harrods, Fenwicks) and been surrounded by clothes her whole life. Four years later the shop is now by far the most successful Red Cross shop in the area (there are eight others), raising up to £8,000 a week and has just had a massive refit to accommodate even more clothes.
Shimell is ruthless when it comes to choosing her stock, no M&S, no Gap, nothing high street at all except Jigsaw, for which she makes an exception. Everything has to be vintage or designer, and anything she doesn't want is passed on to the other Red Cross shops. She sifts through everything that comes into the shop herself, which means she always knows exactly what she's got and can therefore provide a fantastic personal service in helping you find what you are looking for, plus she knows exactly what suits people. Her eye for vintage, both clothes and jewellery, is exceptional, ("mainly because I'm old"), and she is full of horror stories of people chucking out treasures such as an Ossie Clarke Black Label dress, just because they looked a bit ragged. Other dealers now come into the shop to buy things to sell on at a huge profit.
Cathy now also holds two annual sales, designer and vintage, towards the end of the year. Last year's designer sale raised £20,000 in just two nights and had people queuing round the block, desperate to get inside and snap up bargains by Vivienne Westwood, Voyage, Pucci, Marc Jacobs, Christian Lacroix. The list goes on and on. The combination of a glass of wine and some retail therapy, all in the name of charity, seems to work, so get in there quick and get on her mailing list. The sales are by invitation only.
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After carving out a niche as one of the all-time great villains of the MCU in Black Panther, Michael B. Jordan will lend his voice to the main character Rooster Teeth's upcoming animated series gen:LOCK. The series is set in the near future, with Earth's last free society is on the losing side of a global war. In a last-ditch effort, they recruit a diverse team of young pilots to control the next generation of mecha. For those unfamiliar with the term, mecha are those giant robots controlled by a tiny person inside them.
It's fitting that Jordan, himself a big anime fan, would end up leading the cast of the first Western-produced anime to be exported to Japan. "Michael's visionary career choices and commitment to meaningful entertainment, not to mention his love of anime, line up perfectly with what drives Rooster Teeth," said Gray G. Haddock, head of Rooster Teeth animation and creator of gen:LOCK. "We're thrilled for the opportunity to do some cool sci-fi storytelling together."
Jordan himself made the announcement on Instagram earlier today.
This is another milestone achievement for Rooster Teeth as well. What was once a couple guys in a room has turned into a powerhouse of entertainment, with gen:LOCK to be their biggest animated series since RWBY. Jordan's own company, Outlier Productions, will also co-produce the series. It's expected to premiere sometime later this year.
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September 26, 2011
Carbon Capture Journal
Summit Power has formed a new unit within the company – Summit Carbon Capture.
The company has hired Mr. Sasha Mackler as vice president of the new unit. Mr. Mackler was a founding member of the Bipartisan Policy Center's Energy Project, which played a key role in drafting recent Federal energy laws.
In his new role, Mr. Mackler will help manage commercial and policy aspects of the company's carbon capture initiatives. He will focus on carbon capture power projects and emerging technologies, as well as business opportunities for climate-friendly commercial uses of captured carbon such as enhanced oil production.
Summit is developing several CCS projects, most notably the Texas Clean Energy Project (TCEP), a gasification facility with 90% carbon capture that will produce electric power and fertilizer, as well as captured carbon dioxide.


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Local medicinal marijuana advocate charged on multiple counts
Local medicinal marijuana advocate charged on multiple counts
The local medicinal marijuana advocate who made national news earlier this year after her son was taken into protective custody is now facing criminal charges.
Finney County Attorney Susan Richmeier on Friday issued a press release outlining five charges being filed against Shona Banda, 37, Garden City: endangering a child, distribution or possession with intent to distribute a controlled substance within 1,000 feet of school property, unlawful manufacture of a controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia, and possession of drug paraphernalia.
Three of the charges are felonies. Banda faces a potential sentence of 138 to 204 months.
Also included in the press release was the following statement: The Finney County Attorney's office is responsible for upholding the law in the State of Kansas and holding individuals responsible for violations of those laws. At this time, it is illegal in the State of Kansas to use or possess schedule I drugs as listed in KSA 65-4105. It is also illegal to manufacture such drugs for personal use or otherwise. The Finney County Attorney's office will continue to strive to serve the public by enforcing the laws as written within the state.
When asked when an arrest is expected, Richmeier said the case had just been filed and has not yet been processed.
Banda could not be reached for comment.
The drug investigation and child-in-need-of-care case came about as a result of comments Banda's son made during a drug education program held March 24 at his school, Bernadine Sitts Intermediate Center, that resulted in the Department of Children and Families and Garden City Police Department being contacted.
According to police, the boy said his mother and other adults in his residence were avid drug users and that there was a lot of drug use occurring in his residence, which led police to suspect drugs were present in the home.
Officers and DCF officials went to Banda's home that same day, where Banda initially denied them consent to search the residence. After securing a search warrant, police found 1.25 pounds of marijuana in plant, oil, joint, gel and capsule form and drug paraphernalia in the home. Officers also found a lab used for manufacturing cannabis oil. All of the items were within reach of the child, police said, prompting law enforcement and DCF officials to decide the boy should be removed from the home.
The boy initially was placed in the custody of his father, who is separated from Banda, and then put into protective custody on April 16. It is unknown at this time whether he remains in protective custody, due to District Magistrate Judge Richard Hodson placing a gag order on any and all proceedings in the child-in-need-of-care (CINC) case.
Banda became an advocate of cannabis and its medicinal properties after treating her own Crohn's disease with cannabis oil. She also authored a book titled, "Live Free or Die," and has appeared in YouTube videos and in online articles on www.naturalnews.com, sharing her knowledge of and belief in the medicinal benefits of cannabis oil.
Banda has not been without her supporters.
Following one of the child-in-need-of-care proceedings, supporters of Banda gathered in Stevens Park.
A Gofundme account, a fundraising website, established on behalf of Banda for potential legal fees has raised $43,000.
Additionally, a close family friend of Banda's launched Care2 petition, an online petition, urging local law enforcement and DCF officials to waive charges against Banda and return her son to her care.
As of Friday, more than 133,000 people from all over the U.S., as well as people from Germany, Ireland, United Kingdom, New Zealand, Mexico, Italy, France and other countries have signed the petition.
Source; http://www.gctelegram.com/news/local/local-medicinal-marijuana-advocate-charged-on-multiple-counts/article_069de1e1-bf0a-5ade-8626-f502735049c0.html


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District 25 Book Trailer Festival
5th graders across the district have been hard at work creating trailers for a favorite book. Book trailers are like a video advertisement for a book with the goal to get the viewer to want to read it! While they can be made with many different tools including iMovie, Animoto or Spark, they all use persuasive imagery and voice or text to build interest in a book and encourage reading. After working on our trailers this month, we have now paired up 5th grade classes to view and rate each other's class trailers and the class winners will be viewed by a District committee who will determine a school winner. Access the Festival website to watch the trailers and see the competition unfold:
District 25 Book Trailer Festival
June 2020
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I am the Library Media Center director at Patton School in Arlington Heights where I help students from kindergarten through 5th grade find terrific independent reading for enjoyment and information, and teach students the skills to use information and technology safely and productively and to connect, communicate and share with others. I have four grown children, a large black dog, (flat coat retriever) and a small striped cat. I am an obessive Chicago Cubs fan and I love to run.
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Paperback, First Edition, 600gms, 144 pages. Manga Mania: How to draw Japanese Comics is a must-have for anyone who loves comics and loves to draw. Book is in very good condition with minor general wear and tear, small crease to back cover, previous bookseller's sticker inside back cover, otherwise no other pre-loved markings.
Title: Manga Mania: How to Draw Japanese Comics
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This weekend: Monsters University and White House Down
Monsters University, G, runs Friday-Sunday, Aug. 16-18, 6 p.m.; White House Down, PG-13, runs Friday-Sunday, 8 p.m., at The Strand Theater, 165 Main Street, Seymour.
Admission is $5, cash only. Reasonable refreshments, headsets for hearing impaired, handicap accessible from parking lot. Theater also available for rent.
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TeenbizzPosted by jeronimo on november 18, 2013 in Blog posts, Blogs, Blogs & News
Yo i´m back! how have you been?
It's been crazy in J-town lol, but i'm back in the sadle, ready to update you on my adventures.
Last weekend I had a show in 'Studio Aalsmeer' where i covered the song "little things" by One Direction.
Fans filmed it and posted it on Youtbe.
It's so lovely to read your reactions to it!
I've sung this song before on the 'Tinadag XL 2013″ event earlier, this september, but I did it with three other boys.
This was the first time I got to do the song all by myself.
And most of you may have seen a lot of tweets and messages on my facebook regarding 'Teenbizz'.
And are probably wondering what it is!
Teenbizz is a weekly online show that we make, it's about music, funny stuff, celebs, and challenges.
We invite dutch celebrities on the show and ask them to do somethings with us.
It varies from telling us what they've been up to and what they're planning to do,
but it could also be that they challenge me to do something..
That's about it, but it's super fun to watch.
We update everyone on what their favorite stars are doing on www.teenbizz.nl.
The show and website are in Dutch FOR NOW,
but hopefully in the future we can start doing Teenbizz in english as well!
Hope everyone is well!


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Judicial Watch claims, in a fundraising email, that the Trump administration's Justice Department is obstructing Judicial Watch's (JW) pursuit of records pertaining to last year's tarmac meeting between then Attorney General Loretta Lynch and Bill Clinton.
The Lynch-Clinton meeting took place on June 27, 2016, while Hillary Clinton's negligent handling of classified information during her tenure as Secretary of State was, ostensibly, being investigated by the FBI under the stewardship of then-FBI Director James Comey.
JW says talking points, composed by the Obama administration, regarding the Lynch-Clinton meeting were redacted by the current Justice Department under a legal exemption allowing the federal government to withhold deliberative information pursued by citizens via Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests.
JW President Tom Fitton explained the Trump administration's de facto protection of the Clintons in a video published on September 29. Partial transcript below.
[Obama administration talking points regarding the Lynch-Clinton meeting] were blacked out by the Justice Department run by Attorney General Jeff Sessions, an appointee of President Trump. Isn't that outrageous? …
If true, it's really surprising, and frankly jaw-dropping that the Trump administration is blacking out this key information about that infamous Clinton-Lynch tarmac meeting. This information, these talking points, are how they spun the scandal; and we can't get access to that under this Trump administration. They're making a discretionary call to black out this information.
Frankly, President Trump should directly order the release of these records. …
We are in August, and the Justice Department is acting as if Hillary Clinton won the election, and acting in a way that continues to protect Hillary Clinton and the Obama administration. …
The fact that we are in court battling the Trump administration on Clinton scandal information, to me, is just unbelievable.
"The FBI is out of control," wrote Fitton, following the FBI's revelatory discovery of 30 pages of documents (the FBI previously claimed to be unable to locate any such documents) related to the Lynch-Clinton meeting.
Via the FOIA lawsuit, JW is seeking the following:
All FD-302 forms prepared pursuant to the Federal Bureau of Investigation's investigation of former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton's use of a private email server during her tenure.
All records of communications between any agent, employee, or representative of the Federal Bureau of Investigation regarding, concerning, or related to the aforementioned investigation. This request includes, but is not limited to, any related communications with any official, employee, or representative of the Department of Justice, the Executive Office of the President, the Democratic National Committee, and/or the presidential campaign of Hillary Clinton.
All records related to the meeting between Attorney General Lynch and former President Bill Clinton on June 27, 2016.
JW notes the extension of immunity agreements to various Clinton confidantes by the Obama administration:
The Obama administration extended numerous immunity agreements, including: Clinton's former Chief of Staff Cheryl Mills; John Bentel, former director of the State Department's Office of Information Resources Management; Heather Samuelson, Clinton's executive assistant; Brian Pagliano, an IT employee at the State Department who serviced the Clinton non-government server, and an employee at Platt River Networks, the company that maintained it. It is not clear whether Hillary Clinton received some type of immunity.
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Of course I needed to take a walk in a park finally. So I chose to stand up early in the morning to be very early for I had an appointment with the others for breakfast in Manhatten. I went to Prospect Park (to the Q to Parkside Ave) and ha d a walk, but I really got lost and very late…
Sitting on a bench in the park- my feet got a little wet (flooded lake after the big rain)
Wanted to take the sub at "Prospect Park" but didn't find it so I went to 7th Ave with a very fast walking guy. There, or before, I saw a big Quadriga, but not as big and as beautiful as in Braunschweig/Brunswick! So I saw a little part of Brooklyn but I definately liked it!
I came half an hour too late, we went near Madison Square Garden, next to Chiaras residence The New Yorker and had breakfast in a diner. I had pancakes with lemon, ricotta and blue- and raspberries. Unfortunately it was too sweet for me!
After school we went to the Central Park to take a rest, everyone of us needed to. When we got back to Chiaras residence Francesco notived he lost his sunglasses so we had to go back looking for them and we found them!
May I present you? The Beatles!
After that we had a slice of pizza for I was starving and then went to a rooftopbar for free at 230 E28th and 5th Ave. The sight was awesome but the party sucked =) Nevertheless it was fun with my friends. I came home by 3am and had a refreshing shower.
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About webinar:
Webinar "Improving the competencies of professionals who work with street involved children" involves familiarizing participants with relevant topics, important for working with this group of children and young people, starting from getting to know the phenomenon of "street children" to understanding the importance and the way of protecting their rights.
The focus of the webinar is on participation as a key concept for achieving the best interests of children. What is the importance of participation, not only in some, but in all segments of work with these children (admission, triage, assessment, individual plans, etc.), which forms of discrimination and prejudice these children are facing with – are only some of the questions that are going to be discussed during the webinar.
Also, special attention will be focused on developing communication skills with this specific group of children and understanding all necessary steps in the process of determining the best interests of street involved children.
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Slavica Milojević is a graduated social worker and she is employed at the Republic Institute for Social Protection in Serbia, as Head of Information, Promotion and Support Department.
Slavica has a 30-year experience in the social welfare system and, among other things, she worked as an advisor to the Minister for Social Work; an expert associate for the social welfare of refugees at the Commissariat for Refugees of the Republic of Serbia; an expert associate in the family team at the Center for Social Work and several years she was also the Coordinator of the Department for organizational development and youth development in the Red Cross.
During her previous engagement, Slavica Milojevic participated in the realization of numerous national and international projects; in numerous researches within the field of social protection system; wrote scientific and professional papers and created and realized dozens of trainings and workshops for professionals.


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While comp time, also known as compensatory time, has long been a common practice for many federal and state employers, it has not been allowed for private employers. The Working Families Flexibility Act is set to change that. The Act would amend the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) to allow comp time for certain employees, if certain conditions are met.
This bill (also known as H.R. 1180), will authorize private employers to offer compensatory time instead of overtime pay for nonexempt employees who work more than 40 hours per week. The House of Representatives passed H.R. 1180 on May 2, 2017, though it still needs approval from the Senate and the executive branch before it becomes law.
Compensatory Time Off
Currently, the FLSA requires employers in the private sector to pay overtime wages to nonexempt employees for all hours of overtime worked. If approved, H.R. 1180 would amend the FLSA to allow private sector employers to provide either overtime pay or compensatory time off to nonexempt employees who work overtime hours.
H.R. 1180 is proposing that compensatory time off be calculated at the rate of 1.5 hours of compensatory time off for every hour of overtime work. As it stands, H.R. 1180 would expire within five years of its enactment. In addition, the bill would limit the amount of compensatory time off eligible employees may receive to 160 hours.
H.R. 1180 would only apply to private sector employers, meaning that if it were to be adopted, it would not affect current compensatory time off requirements for public sector employees.
Voluntary Agreement and Usage
Under H.R. 1180, both employers and employees would have to agree to compensatory time off instead of overtime wages. In unionized environments, compensatory time off would have to be allowed by any applicable collective bargaining agreement. The agreement would need to be preserved in writing and take place before any compensatory time off begins to accrue.
Finally, the language of H.R. 1180 would prohibit employers from coercing or forcing employees to agree to receive or use compensatory time off instead of overtime wages. This means that employers would not be allowed to directly or indirectly intimidate, threaten or coerce (or attempt to intimidate, threaten or coerce) employees to agree to receive or use any accrued compensatory time off.
Under H.R. 1180, employees would be eligible to receive compensatory time off after 1,000 hours of continuous employment during the previous 12 months.
Payment for Unused Compensatory Time
H.R. 1180 would require employers to allow employees to use any earned compensatory time off within a reasonable period, as long as this does not unduly disrupt the employer's operations.
However, employers would be required to provide monetary compensation to their employees for any compensatory time off that is not used by the end of the calendar year, although employers would be able to determine a different 12-month period as long as it remains consistent.
Unused compensatory time would need to be paid at a rate that would at least be equal to the employee's regular wage rate. The employee's regular rate would be the higher of:
- The regular wage rate at the time the overtime work was performed; or
- The regular wage rate at the time the unused compensatory time off must be paid.
Payment for unused compensatory time off would be required within a month of the end of the 12-month period.
More Information
We will continue to monitor the progress of this bill through the legislative process and update you as more information becomes available. In the meantime, contact Roper Insurance & Financial Services for more information regarding the FLSA and overtime wage payment requirements.


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Labor Day Weekend Recap
I hope everyone had a great long weekend! We spent Friday night in just relaxing after Cody had a long week of rotations. I started and finished this book from Friday night to Saturday morning. My MIL gave it to me after she read it when we were in Knoxville. I'm going to do another … Continue reading Labor Day Weekend Recap
Wedding Gift Guide
I am honored be to able to stand by my friend as she marries her best friend in Nashville, TN this weekend. I can't wait to share details from her wedding next week on the blog! I know it is going to be a blast! While I love buying items for a couple from their … Continue reading Wedding Gift Guide
Top 10 favorite things to take to the lake or river!
Knoxville Travels We have been fortunate enough to venture back home and relax with our families in East Tennessee. We started off with a relaxing day on the Tennessee River and at Ijams Nature Center. My sisters, Cody, the dogs, and I all went to the Quarry and then we paddled our way down … Continue reading Top 10 favorite things to take to the lake or river!


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Root canal treatment involves removing an infected pulp from the affected teeth. Bacterial infection of the root pulp causes extreme pain and swelling on the affected tooth. Various causes can lead to tooth infection including an injury, tooth damage or decay or leakage of tooth fillings. A tooth root system consists of a soft pulp with parts of nerves and blood vessels. Bacterial infection spread out to the root canal and infects the tissues surrounding the tooth causing swelling and pain.
Root canal disinfection process involves complete elimination of infection causing bacteria and affected pulp from the teeth.
Root canal disinfection procedure is stress free and affordable treatment method that can be accomplished in a single visit. The treatment removes the infection causing bacteria and prevents the reoccurrence of the condition and seals the cavity using high quality filling material and the capped with crown. They appear and function as a normal teeth structure.
At MSR dentistry we rely on laser assisted Photon Induced Photoacoustic Streaming method to disinfect a damaged tooth pulp. The laser beams kills the infection causing bacteria completely from the oral cavity and is an ideal solution for people who do not want to extract the abscessed tooth using traditional root canal treatment method.
The laser devices emits specific wavelength of beams at regular intervals throughout the oral tissues and targets the infection causing bacteria. Dental diode lasers are set on appropriate settings and wavelengths that will disinfect the tooth, gum and bone surfaces. The laser beams are targeted on area beyond the reach of conventional dental instruments and results in complete oral disinfection.
There are several advantages of used diode laser for disinfection. First of all the laser disinfection treatment method do not overheat the tissues when compared to the traditional method. The method also has an antimicrobial decontamination effect with a smaller spot size. The laser method also increases the bond strength of the dental filling material and prevents reoccurrence of infection and leakage of the tooth filling.
At MSR dentistry, we have state of the art treatment facilities with latest and advanced equipments and highly skilled and qualified dental surgeons and dentists that enable them to handle any oral condition with easy. We rely on advanced treatment method for safe and effective treatment and to produce desirable results. To know more about, root canal disinfection and treatment cost, book an appointment now.
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I loved this clinic because of its clean and cozy ambiance. Dr. Vivekpandian was very patient in handling my child. This was the first time my child went in for a dental checkup and he completely loved it. The doctor was very friendly and made the checkup more comfortable for my kid.
Balanagendran R
I loved this clinic because of its clean and cozy ambiance. Dr. Vivekpandian was very patient in handling my child. This was the first time my child went in for a dental checkup and he completely loved it. The doctor was very friendly and made the checkup more comfortable for my kid.
Sri Ram
My visit to MSR Dentistry was really great. I went in to get my dental implants. Dr. Vivekpandian listened to my concerns patiently and provided me with various options of implants within my budget. He explained how the implants will be fixed and how the process goes on. I'm impressed. Will definitely recommend this clinic.
John Mark
Dr. vivekpandian is AWESOME!We have been to many dentists earlier and we haven't met anyone really nice and charming dentist like him. He will cause you to feel comfy and relax in his Spa like office and his office staffs are friendly and approachable too. We are so glad he is our family dentist today!
Sravya Z
I obsolutely love Dr. Aaditi and Dr.Vivek and their staff. I have never been a fan f going to the dentist but they always make me feel such ease when I walk into clinic. They are cool n answered all my questions. They are not local to me but it s worth an hour drive for them. Thnku msr. Will definitely visit and recommend for my all dental treatments.
Nellai Aravind
I'm thankful that I met Dr.Vivekpandian to replace my missing teeth. He is warm, friendly and listens patiently to your problems. He suggests solutions according to your oral health and explains the dental treatment in detail. I'm glad that I had my implants here and now I'm happy with my smile.
Kannathal Kannathal
MSR Dentistry is by far the best dental clinic in Chennai. I went in for a dental implant treatment. Dr. Vivekpandian and the staff were friendly. They made me feel at ease and explained all the procedure in detail before starting the treatment. I was provided with hi-tech treatment using latest technologies. I'm so satisfied with the results.
Prabu p Palanisamy
I would highly recommend MSR Dentistry to anyone looking for dental implant treatment. Dr.Vivekpandian is the best implant dentist who is an expert and friendly in nature. I was really scared of going in for a dental implant surgery but he made me feel at ease throughout the treatment process. Thanks to the entire team.
Karthik MSK
I had a great experience with Dr.Vivekpandian at MSR Dentistry. I decided to go for implant treatment and the whole process went smoothly. The dentist and the staff were friendly and gave flexible appointment timings. I highly recommend this to anyone looking for implant treatment.


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Housing Bubble Contest
The task: Make an argument for why "it is different this time; there is no housing bubble".
The rules:
- Only people who still truly believe that there is no housing bubble can participate.
- You must have an open mind and promise to read the ebook.
- Your answers must be submitted to me by email and your email must contain in the subject line only the word "ebook". Submissions left in the comments section will be ignored.
- The judges will be myself and RESkeptic if he wants. The winner will be the person who best explains why it is different this time and there is no housing bubble.
- The winning answer may be published on this blog (anonymously or not at the winner's discretion).


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Late Gamer Plays Spider-Man: The City That Never Sleeps
A Review From Hidai Moya
This has to stand out as some of the best Downloadable Content of the 8th Generation.
"The City That Never Sleeps" continues Spidey's adventures in New York City, as he pairs up with Black Cat & Silver Sable to take out Hammerhead.
I am so amazed at how Insomniac makes the gameplay feel so fresh & new with its level design & missions (it's not just the same tasks we already played in the main game). There are some outstanding action set pieces, particularly the final showdown with Hammerhead that are so well made, it makes you feel like a kid again with how cartoonishly fun it is. They also did the right thing by bringing Screwball back, a fantastic secondary villain with joyfully hilarious voice acting.
The writing continues to be as sharp & witty as well, with Spider-Man having, once again, great lines.
This is DLC done right. Quality stuff here.
Grade A


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UNIQUE Roof Armour SUB AQUA is an emergency repair, trowelable polyurethane membrane, suitable for many uses.
Roof Armour SUB AQUA seals, repairs and bonds many different substrates – EVEN UNDERWATER!
Roof Armour SUB AQUA is a fast curing emergency repair sealant and general purpose adhesive that has been specifically formulated to cure in the various weather conditions, even in the heaviest of downpours or totally submerged.
Roof Armour SUB AQUA contain both PU and silyated PU technology thus giving rise to a repair material with extreme versatility in application and use.
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Roof Armour SUB AQUA cures rapidly to produce a sealant with excellent early grab adhesion even on substrates traditionally problematic for PU sealants, e.g. aluminium, asbestos, steel, polycarbonate, felt, asphalt, TPO, EPDM, GRP, glass, marble, slate timber etc.


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401(k) PLANNING
The team serving Meridian's 401(k) plans is devoted and experienced. Enjoy the comprehensive white glove service that our team provides. Your company will benefit from letting Meridian's experts serve you and your employees.
Excellence and peace of mind are not expensive; they are priceless.
Lisa Wade
Lisa Wade is a Senior Plan Administrator at Meridian Trust. Her responsibilities are diverse. In addition to assisting with large plan regulatory compliance, Lisa conducts year end reconciliations, creates reports and materials for client meetings, assists with plan conversions, and coordinates audits. She is also the primary resource and troubleshooter for Meridian's recordkeeping accounting system.
Lisa began her career in the Trust department at Valley Fidelity Bank before shifting her talents to First Tennessee. In 2001 she arrived at Meridian, where her resourceful and versatile support allows the 401(k) Retirement Plans department to operate smoothly.
Lisa moved to Knoxville to attend college after falling in love with the Great Smoky Mountains while on a church youth trip. She and her husband of over 25 years, Will, are the proud parents of two sons. They enjoy spending time together and with their large extended family where volleyball, kickball, fishing, board games, and lots of cooking keep them close. Lisa is an amateur landscape and nature photographer and feels fortunate to have her favorite mountains in her Sevier County backyard.
Lisa has over 30 years of experience in retirement plan administration, 17 of which she has shared with Meridian.
Education and Certifications:
• Retirement Plans Associate (RPA) granted by the International Foundation of
Employee Benefit Plans
• BA in Finance from University of Tennessee, Knoxville – honors
Renée Maggart
Renée is a Retirement Plan Advisor and Special Projects Coordinator at Meridian Trust. She handles many of the behind‐the‐scenes administrative work for retirement plan clients and serves as a contact point for plan participants. In addition to her daily 401(k) work, Renée is Meridian's principal content creator and can be found coordinating special tasks and projects as needed within all areas of the firm.
Renée was born and raised in Knoxville and loves her hometown for its seasons and vicinity to family. She enjoyed a brief stint away from home in Nashville during her undergraduate years, during which time she attended Vanderbilt University and competed on the women's track and field team. She enjoys many hobbies spanning music performance, visual arts, and participation in any and all recreational sports. Her favorite role is that of mother to her son Angelo, with whom she loves to play and read.
Renée began her career by interning at Meridian during her last year of college. She has now been with Meridian fulltime for 2 years.
Education and Certifications:
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
• QuickBooks Online® Certified ProAdvisor
• Masters of Accountancy with Tax concentration from University of Tennessee, Knoxville
• BA in Accounting with Finance collateral from University of Tennessee, Knoxville summa cum laude
• Junior Achievement of East Tennessee volunteer instructor
Pam Watson
Pam Watson is a retirement plan specialist who is responsible for the daily administration of Meridian's retirement plans. This role includes processing contributions, distributions, and loans, as well as preparing tax forms for the plan.
Pam is a Knoxville native along with her four brothers and sister. Her parents have now left us, but Pam has fond memories of football Saturdays spent with the whole gang at their home, nicknamed "Campbell Stadium," enjoying football, food, and fun. In her spare time she enjoys music, movies, and shopping with her sister and niece.
Pam attends Ridgeview Baptist Church and is a vocalist in the choir. She is married to Dan, a Camaro enthusiast, and together they devote much of their time volunteering. They are active members of "Muscle Car Ministries," a Christian organization devoted to sharing Christ with others through a connection to muscle cars.
Pam has over 35 years of financial services experience, 18 years of which she has shared with Meridian.
• Finance Committee of Ridgeview Baptist Church
Susanne White
Susanne is Meridian's Vice President of Retirement Plan Design. She is primarily responsible for designing and preparing plan documents as well as overseeing that our retirement plans remain compliant with applicable rules and regulations. She is a true retirement plan expert and serves as Meridian's encyclopedic resource for retirement plan and IRA research inquiries.
Susanne grew up alongside her four brothers and sister in Jefferson City, Tennessee, where her parents still reside. She is married to Charles with whom she has raised two wonderful children. Their son Jamie is currently a law student, and their daughter Kerres is an undergraduate, both at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. In her spare time, Susanne can be found helping others, spending time with family, swimming, reading, and working jigsaw puzzles.
Susanne has over 31 years of experience in the financial services industry. She has been with Meridian since its inception in 1997.
Education and Certifications:
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
• Certified Employee Benefit Specialist (CEBS)
• BA in Accounting from Tennessee Technological University – summa cum laude
• American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) member
• Tennessee Society of Certified Public Accountants member
• Knoxville News‐Sentinel Charities (Empty Stocking Fund) board member
• Premier Athletics gymnastics meets long‐time volunteer
• Former Treasurer of Knoxville Football Club, competitive youth soccer organization
Lisa Morgan
Lisa Morgan supervises Meridian team members who service our 401(k) plans. This department is responsible for administering retirement plan contributions, distributions, and loans, as well as disseminating all annual reports and notices. Each year she audits year end reports prepared by the plan specialists. Additionally, her calm and mediating personality serves her well in her role as a liaison between Meridian and our 401(k) recordkeeper and website provider, EPIC Retirement Plan Services.
Lisa grew up in a small town in Indiana, which reflects her personal "All‐American" values and character. She was the middle of three daughters born to her mother, a talented artist, and father, a decorated WWII and Vietnam War Air Force pilot. Lisa is an avid traveler and enjoys visiting various locales around the country with her friends and family. An annual ski trip to the Rockies in the spring and a fall trip to the beach with her sisters and their families are highlights of her vacation schedule. She cherishes her relationships with her many nieces and nephews. In her free time, Lisa enjoys walking and hiking with her beloved rescue dog. Her other hobbies include gardening, reading, history, and music.
Lisa has over 32 years of experience in financial services, 16 of which she has shared with Meridian.
Education and Certifications:
• Certified Employee Benefit Specialist (CEBS)
• BA in Business Administration from University of Tennessee, Knoxville
• Johnson Bible College
• User Group Committee of EPIC Retirement Plan Services
Barbara Parrish
Barbara Parrish is Retirement Plan Advisor and relationship manager to many of Meridian's 401(k) plan participants. Her career longevity has allowed her to personally assist some individuals quite literally from 401(k) start to finish; from enrolling them upon plan entry to approving their distributions well into retirement. By consistently reviewing participant accounts and offering investment advice servicing each phase of life, Barbara has had a hand in many of our retirement success stories.
It is Barbara's personal goal that through encouraging savings and providing financial education, she help participants accumulate sufficient funds for an enjoyable retirement. In addition to retirement plan administration and financial planning, Barbara has decades of experience in both income tax and financial statement preparation. Over the years she has served as treasurer for many organizations, including her church, PTA, and the Knoxville Chapter of the Financial Planning Association.
Barbara graduated from the University of Tennessee on June 8, 1973, and married her husband Doug the following day. Over the next 45 years they would raise a family that brings them great pride and joy. Their older daughter Jennifer married Jason, and Kimberly married Nathan. Each now has 3 children of her own, ages 6 through 16. Barbara has an incredible 41 years of experience in the financial services industry, 20 of which she has shared with Meridian.
Education and Certifications:
• Certified Financial Planner (CFP®)
• BA in Accounting from University of Tennessee, Knoxville – honors
• Financial Planning Association (FPA)
• Financial Planning Association of East Tennessee (FPAET)
• Tennessee Immigrant Empowerment Solutions board member and Treasurer
• Former Treasurer for the Knoxville Chapter of the Financial Planning Association
Ashley Thomas
Ashley Thomas is a Retirement Plan Advisor and Financial Planner for Meridian Trust. Her dual responsibilities include serving in both the Advisory and 401(k) Retirement Plan departments. As a Retirement Plan Advisor, Ashley is the main contact for both participants and employers. She conducts enrollments, educational meetings, and account reviews for the benefit of hundreds of retirement plan participants. As a Financial Planner, she works closely with personal clients, helping develop holistic plans that best suit investors' needs and goals.
Ashley began her career in finance as a Customer Service Representative at First
Tennessee Bank in 2004. She soon after transferred her skills to Clayton Bank and Trust, working her way from Customer Service Representative all the way to Branch Manager before joining the Meridian Trust family in 2008.
Ashley is happily married to David Thomas, and together they are raising three young children, Mackensie, Mason, and Cooper. She is a proud alumnus of the Delta Zeta sorority Beta Lambda chapter and a member of First Farragut United Methodist Church. Ashley has been with Meridian over 10 years.
Education and Certifications:
• Certified Financial Planner (CFP®)
• BA in Business Administration with Finance concentration from University of
Tennessee, Knoxville
• Junior Achievement of East Tennessee volunteer instructor
Will Coulter
Will Coulter has a passion for serving clients and utilizing technology, which led him to join Meridian Trust in 2019. He serves retirement plans and financial planning clients.
Will graduated from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, where he participated in the Haslam College of Business honors program, Global Leadership Scholars (GLS). He graduated with honors in Accounting with a collateral in International Business in 2013, and earned a Masters in Accounting and Information Systems in 2014.
Out of school, Will joined PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) in Atlanta, first working with privately owned businesses in the audit practice. Next he joined PwC's New Ventures, a technology group concentrating on software development. As a Manager at PwC, he worked with professional services companies, developing technology solutions customized for their operations.
Will enjoys spending time with his family and friends, exploring the Knoxville area, cheering on his favorite sports teams, and enjoying the beauty of the Smoky Mountains. He is always eager to have fun playing cards, backgammon, or board games. In his spare time, Will enjoys hiking, reading, traveling, and cooking.
Education and Certifications:
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
• Masters of Accountancy with Audit concentration from University of Tennessee, Knoxville
• BA in Accounting with International Business concentration from University of Tennessee, Knoxville honors
• National Eagle Scout Association
Trust. Loyalty. Transparency.
For more detailed information about Meridian Trust, contact Ashley Thomas at 865.342.4447 or email@example.com.


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Maintaining Garbage Disposal
Maintaining Garbage Disposal
Garbage Disposal Maintenance
- turn the power switch to "Off" before working on the garbage disposal in case it malfunctions.
- use water and lemon peels to get rid of bad odor
- clean your garbage disposal by filling it with ice cubes and a cup of rock salt, then running it a few seconds or you can make vinegar ice cubes and use it weekly.
- put your hand and/or fingers in the garbage disposal
- pour hot water into a clogged unit because the melted grease can make it worse
- use bleach or commercial drain cleaner to try unclogging your disposer.
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Redland City Council is heading to Straddie on Saturday 17 June in its latest effort to help people be prepared for natural disasters such as storms and bushfires.
The Straddie 'Street Speaks' displays will run in each township on the Island from 8am – 12pm and give people the chance to meet front-line emergency staff.
At the three Straddie Street Speaks, there will be Straddie Fire and State Emergency Service (SES) volunteers as well as members of Council's own Emergency Management Team.
People can ask questions about how to best prepare their own properties, as well as learn more about all the work these groups do for our community.
Residents will also be able to take away a copy of the Redland City Disaster Management Plan, with suburb-specific information all residents should know about how to prepare for, respond to and recover from natural disaster events.
Straddie Street Speaks will be held across the three townships from 8am – 12pm on Saturday 17 May 2017:
- Amity: Amity General Dealers, Ballow Street
- Dunwich: Island Fruit Barn, Bingle Road
- Point Lookout: Point Lookout Newsagency, Mintee Street
Can't make it to a Street Speak? For information on keeping your families safe in natural disaster events, visit Redlands Disaster Plan.


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The bonds will be mobilised to meet the capital demand of the State budget and the local development investment in Q1.
The State Treasury said that it will mobilise VND55 trillion ($2.58 billion) in five-year bonds, VND10 trillion ($469.4 million) in ten-year bonds and VND5 trillion ($234.7 million) in 15-year bonds.
Last December, the finance ministry announced that Viet Nam raised nearly VND290 trillion (US$13.5 billion) from bond sales in 2014, equivalent to 7.27 per cent of the country's gross domestic product (GDP) in the same year.
Of the total, more than VND234 trillion ($11 billion) were raised from government bonds (G-bond), an increase of 30 per cent compared with 2013, and 3.5 times higher than in 2010. — VNS


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Last weekend, SNL did a skit about the revival of Jon Snow on "Game of Thrones." The big joke was exactly how slow everything was going. I have to say, this season wasn't the right time for it, despite the fact that it was funny. Three episodes in and Season 6 is surging forward at a galloping pace. It's hard to keep up! In a good way, of course. This is the one show I don't mind having Wikipedia open for, so bring it on. Even better is the fact that, even as a book reader, I have no idea what's going to happen. OK, maybe I have an idea about the Tower of Joy, but that's pretty much it.
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There is something to be said for having things actually move. There are only 10 episodes per season, and last time we hung out with our Westeros buddies nothing of consequence happened outside of constant brutality to women. Season 5 was teeth-grindingly slow, and a lot of fans said they were done. (To be fair, fans say that a lot about this show.) If you're going to do a television series and have the plot move as slowly as the author writing the books, you've got a problem.
Spoilers here, so consider yourself warned: Arya's got her sight back after a fighting montage. Daenerys arrived in the Dothraki capital, and it's likely her dragons are heading that way. Jon Snow is leaving the Wall. The Wall, guys! Things are actually happening at the Wall. There was even a joke about slowness and boredom with Tyrion trying to play drinking games to pass the time. (I've done that with the show. Have you?)
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It's thrilling to get so close to the end of a series (though it's been renewed for another season) and have it actually get better. It's like, without the shackles of George R.R. Martin's rather plodding plot in the final books and his snail-like pace in writing the next ones, the producers have let loose. It's about time! I can't wait to see where this is going, guys. And it's getting there quickly.


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Best Ayurveda Packages in Kerala
Ayurveda Treatment Packages India
Choose from some of the most popular Ayurveda packages in Kerala. Each package comes with stay in a luxurious suite, a doctor's consultation, therapies administered in your in-suite spa, all meals, yoga/ meditation classes and much more. If you need help deciding which package is right for you – take a look at our ayurveda treatment packages India brochure on the tariffs page or write to us at firstname.lastname@example.com!
The team at Mekosha, including our resident physicians, therapists and chefs work very closely with you to ensure that you get your desired results from your time with us – proof in our testimonials (scroll down)!
Mekosha's Classic Ayurveda package is one of the most popular packages as it combines the best of everything that Mekosha has to offer (daily therapies, yoga/ meditation, Ayurvedic cooking, nature walks, excursions & more).
Experience the highest level of hospitality with our full service rate with more therapy sessions per day that makes sure you undergo transformation and obtain maximum benefit during your time at Mekosha.
Weight loss, or Sthoulyaghna Chikitsa works by increasing metabolism through enhanced Ayurvedic steam baths, medication, herbal teas and yoga. Special treatments are included in this package that cut down excess fat, correct irregular metabolism & clear the body's channels.
An ancient practice which purifies the tissues at a deep level by eliminating accumulated toxins across five treatments – Vamana, Virechana, Snehavasthi, Kashayavasti & Nasyam. One of the most healing detoxifying procedures followed in Ayurveda.
This package care focuses on fatigue syndromes, hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes, blood pressure, headaches, insomnia, depression, anxiety, psychosomatic and other stress related as well as cardiovascular ailments.
This package is for people who suffer from arthritis, knee pain, back pain, spondilitis, slip disc, rheumatism and other joint related ailments. Mekosha provides authentic Ayurveda treatments for conditions like Osteoarthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Osteoporosis, Spondylosis, Accident-Related Problems or sports injuries.
Stay in a luxurious spasuite in our peaceful retreat, with its own yoga & meditation area as well as personal library. The yoga and meditation package is perfect for those who wish to choose limited number of therapies during their stay while looking inward & introspecting – book, yoga mat or meditative thread in hand.
For those who have undergone chemo radiation therapies, Mekosha offers a program that strengthens the immune system, detoxifies the body and gives a boost that helps in feeling stronger & re-energized. Experience a life full of happiness and peace in Mekosha's immersive environment.
Through its age-old remedial treatments, herbal remedies, natural cleansing, and cuisine, this package would help you overcome alcohol and tobacco abuse. The detoxification and rehabilitation program at Mekosha aids in regaining previously lost equilibrium and balance.
Focusing on Ayurvedic remedies for the skin and the respiratory system, this package is useful across asthma, bronchitis, eczema, psoriasis, acne among other skin and breathing related ailments, as well as for proactive rejuvenation.
Mekosha's deeply personalized package that caters to specific ailments including gastro intestinal disorders, liver/ urological disorders, neurological problems, hormonal imbalances, allergies, gynecological ailments among many others. Our resident physician will diagnose your specific ailment and tailor a treatment plan specific to you.