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LYMAN, S.C., March 22, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Southern Home Medical Equipment, Inc. (Pink Sheets: SHOM), a Holding Company providing healthcare services, healthcare professionals and equipment to medical institutions, today announced that Jerry W. Overcash has been appointed to the company's Board of Directors.
"This is an exciting time for Southern Home Medical Equipment," said Jeff Sarvis, CEO. "While we continue to focus on improving operating results from the existing business, we believe that there are additional opportunities for growth in today's market. We are thrilled to have someone with Jerry's experience. His expertise in the diversification and expansion of companies from start-ups to pre- and post-IPO environments will help to capitalize on those opportunities."
Jerry Overcash brings over 30 years of experience starting, developing and expanding technology and human capital related businesses. His focus has been to help companies create value for their clients and shareholders. Mr. Overcash has held sales, marketing and executive management positions in a number of technology companies focused on supply chain, corporate compliance and human capital management. This includes tenures at Manugistics, Elogex and Arzoon from the supply chain industry and Peopleclick and Intercede in the human capital and risk management arena. He is currently President and CEO of Intercede, a privately held risk management and concern reporting solutions vendor with a global fortune 500-client base.
"The hard work and dedication of Jeff and his team have created a strong foundation for Southern Home Medical Equipment. Throughout my career, I've participated in the emergence of companies through two successful public offerings, mergers and acquisitions. I am looking forward to working with Jeff to help Sou
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The highly-fibrous seaweed extract, alginate, could be used to increase the fibre content of cakes, burgers and other types of food which usually contain large amounts of fat and a low degree of healthy nutrients, say the team.
Scientists at the University of Newcastle upon Tyne publish their findings in the academic journal Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition, in a paper detailing alginate's many benefits to the body. They believe it will be a valuable weapon in the international battle against obesity, diabetes and heart disease and diseases such as bowel cancer.
The research paper examines the properties of a brown-coloured seaweed called Lessonia and Laminaria, found in the Far East, South America and parts of Norway and Scotland. The seaweed is processed in the laboratory to produce the extract, alginate, a carbohydrate compound which is a tasteless and odourless off-white coloured powder.
The paper shows that alginate has been proved to strengthen mucus, the body's natural protection of the gut wall, can slow digestion down, and can slow the uptake of nutrients in the body.
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AMD Taps New Chief Financial OfficerFollowing the departure of former CFO Thomas Seifert, AMD said Wednesday senior vice president and interim CFO Devinder Kumar will officially fill the role.
Chief AMD Engineer Jumps Ship To SamsungMichael Goddard, AMD's chief engineer of client products, has taken on a new role at Samsung, representing the latest AMD executive to head for the door.
Report: Apple Moving A6X Production From Samsung To TSMCTSMC, rather than Samsung, is reportedly readying a 28nm version of Apple's A6X chip to power new iPad and iPad mini models.
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The California Coastal Commission approved the project under several conditions, including prohibitions on the sale, trade or transfer of captive whales.
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One of four fish being transported from Florida to the New York Aquarium died after a tire blew out on the truck carrying them.
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The California Division of Occupational Safety and Health issued four citations this week to SeaWorld that carried nearly $26,000 in fines.
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SeaWorld Entertainment Inc. is mounting a public defense of its animal handling in a new advertising campaign that began Monday, after a highly critical 2013 documentary left the park with declining revenue and attendance.
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Stung by criticism of its treatment of killer whales, SeaWorld said on Friday that it would build new, larger environments at its theme parks and would fund additional research on the animals.
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A list of communicative conservationists who press the case for animal care on Twitter.
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A federal appeals court on Friday upheld a regulatory safety finding against SeaWorld in the drowning of a trainer who was pulled under by a killer whale.
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Blackstone plans to sell 15 million shares of SeaWorld in a secondary offering, according to a prospectus filed on Monday. At Friday's closing price of $33.17 a share, the offering would be worth $498 million.
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In a sign that he is still relevant to the mainstream audience, Jake Roberts has revealed that his documentary will be released in theaters. It will not be a nationwide release, however. Only certain markets will be showing the film. That is still considered a huge victory, as independent films have a hard time getting aired in theaters that normally prefer movies from the big studios.
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To further enhance their business relationship with Arnold Schwarzenegger, two playable Terminator characters will be available in the upcoming WWE 2K16 for those that order the game before it is officially released. The characters are going to be based off of the cyborgs from the first two movies in the series.
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John Cena doing movies
Since he is starting to get more parts in movies, many have been wondering if John Cena is going to leave WWE for a career in Hollywood. The United States Heavyweight Champion stated that he is going to continue to do movies because it brings attention to professional wrestling. However, he has no plans on permanently leaving for a film career.
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One of the most talked about movies from the 1980s is being rebooted, and it is going to star Dwayne Johnson, the man that has revitalized several film franchises. Reports have surfaced that he is finalizing a deal to star in Big Trouble in Little China. Johnson would be playing the role of a truck driver named Jack Burton. The iconic role was previously played by Kurt Russell. Johnson is also going to be producing the movie himself.
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Rumors broke over the weekend that CM Punk was going to be writing a new comic book on the Punisher. It turned out to be another character instead, even though Punk did admit that he really wanted to write one for the Punisher. The former world heavyweight champion revealed that the character that Marvel gave him was Drax the Destroyer, which interestingly enough is portrayed by Batista in Guardians of the Galaxy movies.
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For those of you that are not aware, Taryn Terrell has another job outside of being the Knockouts Champion in TNA. She is also a stunt woman in Hollywood. However, do not expect her to follow in the footsteps of Dwayne Johnson and Batista by leaving the wrestling business for movies. Taryn stated publicly that wrestling is her priority. She even rejected a handful of movies over the last couple of months because of wrestling.
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Dwayne Johnson wrestling again
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Telstra sells loss-making NZ business to Vodafone
Telstra has announced the sale of its New Zealand business TelstraClear to Vodafone for $660 million.
As a result of the deal Telstra will return $380 million dollars to Australia via a special dividend, which has already been consolidated in Telstra's reports.
The transaction is reliant on regulatory approval in New Zealand, which is expected to take a number of months.
Telstra's chief executive David Thodey says the deal is consistent with the company's current business strategy.
"The deal is a natural one, bringing together TelstraClear's fixed telecommunications and data products and corporate client-base with Vodafone New Zealand's mobile offering and retail customer-base," he said in a statement.
Telstra says the proceeds from the sale will be incremental to its previously announced free cashflow of $2-3 billion, most of which is due to its National Broadband Network deal.
Fitch Ratings analyst Johann Kenny says the sale is a smart move by Telstra.
"Recently, TelstraClear has been loss-making, with EBIT [pre-tax and interest] losses of $NZ9m in the half year to 31 December 2011, and $NZ28m for the full year to 30 June 2011," he observed.
"The proposed sale will generate capital that Telstra can deploy in other, more cash generative, and strategic investments."
However, Telstra expects to record foreign exchange losses of around $260 million over the next two years related to the New Zealand business.
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Travel Insurance for Students
Making the decision to study abroad is an exciting and overwhelming process. There are so many things to remember and consider as you prepare to travel and study. One thing that many often overlook or forget is student travel insurance. There is a good chance that your domestic medical insurance plan will not follow you as you travel abroad, which is why you need to consider purchasing a student travel insurance plan. Your financial well-being as you travel in a foreign county is extremely important.
Why Student Travel Health Insurance?
When you travel abroad, you never really know what will happen. When you are overseas studying, you may become ill or injure yourself. While no one wants this to happen, it still can and you need to protect yourself in case this does happen to you. When you purchase a student travel health insurance plan, you are protecting yourself and avoiding the extremely high medical bills that can pile up when you have to visit a doctor or go to the hospital in a foreign country. You do not want to have to worry about these things as you travel and study, so put you mind at ease and purchase a student travel health insurance plan before you leave home.
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|100% Coinsurance within the PPO network
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|Yes, 80% coverage for StudentSecure Elite, 50% coverage for other StudentSecure plans.
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|Yes. Maternity covered 80% within the PPO and 60% outside the PPO up to the coverage maximum for StudentSecure Elite and StudentSecure Select. Maternity covered 80% within the PPO and 60% outside the PPO up to $5,000 for StudentSecure Budget.
Student Travel Insurance Comparison
Finding the right student travel insurance plan for you is key. When selecting the coverage plan that is right for you, keep in mind your budget, how often you get sick, if you are traveling with others, and what kind of things you need to have covered with your plan. Luckily, HCC Medical Insurance Services (HCCMIS) provides three different coverage options for those traveling abroad to study:
StudentSecure Elite - StudentSecure Elite offers our most comprehensive benefits for students or scholars traveling abroad. In addition to a $500,000 maximum medical benefit and $500,000 emergency medical evacuation, it also provides 100% coverage within the PPO network and for claims incurred outside the U.S., as well as 80% prescription drug coverage, $50,000 for repatriation of remains, and personal liability up to $250,000.
StudentSecure Select - StudentSecure provides exceptional benefits at a lower price than StudentSecure Elite. It features $300,000 medical maximum and emergency medical evacuation benefits. StudentSecure Select also provides 80% coverage following the deductible and non-professional team sports coverage up to $5,000 per injury/illness, in addition to many other useful benefits.
StudentSecure Budget - If you are traveling and studying abroad, but need to be a little more budget conscious, StudentSecure Budget is the right choice. Just because it is a budget plan, does not mean you need to sacrifice the coverage that you know is valuable and necessary. Still with great coverage, StudentSecure Budget Insurance can provide you with great coverage at an affordable price.
StudentSecure Smart - For students looking for the most economical plan, StudentSecure Smart insurance may be the best option. You still get great coverage at an affordable price.
Checklist for Stress-Free Student Travel
Going overseas to study abroad is a very exciting thing. As your big move approaches, you need to make sure you are ready. It's easy to forget a few things while you prepare to make the big move. Here is a checklist for some things you are going to want to consider while you prepare yourself to study abroad:
- Passport - In order to travel abroad, you have to have a passport. You can go to any local post office and fill out an application to receive your very important passport.
- Visa - A lot of countries also require you to have a visa while you study abroad. Make sure you are aware of whether you need one or not. Check out the US Department of State website to learn whether or not you need a visa for your study abroad experience and learn more about the country you are visiting.
- Packing - You will likely have a ton of things you want to take with you. Do not pack your entire life as you get ready to go overseas. Pack the things that are absolutely necessary and buy the rest once you arrive.
- See Your Doctor- Visit your doctor for a physical before you leave for your adventure. It is important for you to be in tip-top shape when you leave your home and go into unfamiliar territory. You should also take copies of your latest medical records with you when you leave.
- Shots - Most countries require that all visitors, or at least extended stay visitors, take a number of shots. This is to protect both the visitor and the country's citizens. Make sure you find out if there are any necessary shots that you need to take before you leave.
- Itinerary and Overseas Information - Before you leave make copies of all your travel itineraries and contact information for your new home. You should then give copies of all these documents to your family and friends so they know how to contact you and know where you are. Obviously you probably will not be able to let them know all the time, but the more they know the less they will worry and the more freedom you will have.
- Have Fun - Remember this time is all about discovering new places, cultures, and people. It is all about you and your education inside and outside the classroom, so enjoy it!
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Richmond, Va. (March 23, 2011) Researchers at Virginia Commonwealth University Massey Cancer Center and VCU Institute of Molecular Medicine (VIMM) have discovered a novel mechanism in gene regulation that contributes to the development of a form of liver cancer called hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). Currently, there is virtually no effective treatment for HCC, and this breakthrough identifies a promising new target for therapeutic intervention.
In the journal Hepatology, Devanand Sarkar, M.B.B.S., Ph.D., Harrison Endowed Scholar in Cancer Research at VCU Massey Cancer Center, a Blick scholar and assistant professor in the Department of Human and Molecular Genetics and a member of the VIMM at VCU School of Medicine, describes for the first time how RNA-induced silencing complex (RISC) contributes to the development of liver cancer.
RISC is an important factor in post-transcriptional gene regulation, which occurs between transcription (where DNA is converted to RNA) and translation (where RNA is converted to protein). These processes regulate functions such as cellular growth, division and death. Sarkar and his team identified the proteins AEG-1 and SND1 as factors that increase RISC activity and lead to the development of liver cancer.
For years, Sarkar has been studying the role of AEG-1 in cancer with his collaborator on this research, Paul B. Fisher, M.Ph., Ph.D., Thelma Newmeyer Corman Endowed Chair in Cancer Research at VCU Massey, professor and chair of the Department of Human and Molecular Genetics and director of the VIMM.
"AEG-1 works as a scaffold protein," says Sarkar. "If you think about scaffolding outside of a biological setting, its function is to help facilitate things like construction. In this case, AEG-1 was found to work with another protein, SND1, to provide the scaffold for the formation of RISC. Since both AEG-1 and SND1 are increased in HCC, the net effect is increased RISC activity."
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Last week, an episode of "Glee" featured two couples -- one straight, one gay -- "losing their virginity." The show's co-creator, Ryan Murphy, told Bravo's "Sex in the Box": "Hopefully I have made it possible for somebody on broadcast television to do a rear-entry scene in three years. Maybe that will be my legacy." Some legacy.
What we tolerate and promote we get more of and what we discourage and reject we get less of. C.S. Lewis said it best in "The Abolition of Man": "In a sort of ghastly simplicity we remove the organ and demand the function. We make men without chests and expect of them virtue and enterprise. We laugh at honor and are shocked to find traitors in our midst. We castrate and bid the geldings be fruitful."
The message at Penn State was that we live in a culture that forbids almost nothing. Jerry Sandusky apparently believed that and crossed one of the few remaining lines of morality left in our culture. But even that line might soon be erased if the pressure groups and their campaign contributions grow large enough.
In the last verse of the Old Testament's book of Judges, there is this: "In those days Israel had no king; everyone did what was right in his own eyes."
That could have been the motto at Penn State. Increasingly, it appears to describe contemporary America as well.
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Florida Medicaid is implementing the X12 999 response acknowledgement file. The 999 reports the acceptance status of an inbound file and shows whether the inbound file is accepted, partially accepted, or rejected.
The 997 response acknowledgement file that is currently received by providers and Managed Care Organizations (Plans) when an inbound X12 transaction is transmitted will be replaced with the new 999 response acknowledgement file transactions effective December 11, 2015. This change only affects 837 files.
The 999 file can be downloaded from the Plan's secure Web Portal account by selecting the 999 document type from the Trade Files menu. For Plans utilizing SFTP connection, these files will show in the inbound folder.
Sample 999 files can be found on the Submission Information page on Florida Medicaid's Public Web Portal.
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Welcome to the most powerful fundraising program in the region!
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This is terrible weather to be giving advice on gardening. I'm almost 78 years old and I have never seen a drought such as this. I also have Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease with emphysema and bronchitis which is controlled by medication. My pulmonologist has advised me not to go outside in the heat, so I've made a compromise.
I've set up sprinklers and port-a-rains that are easily reached and attached to the faucets. I go out around 7 a.m. and turn one or the other on and after about 3-4 hours, I go outside and just turn the sprinklers and port-a-rains off. Takes but a very few minutes and thus I have saved my roses and container plants and my bougainvilleas. The remainder of my garden will just have to survive without water. I would really like to give advice on what to plant in this heat, but I cannot. If we keep having summers like this, gardeners will have to decide on changing their planting habits. I know it's hard to do, but many of us are older gardeners and have no business out in this heat.
Should we ever get rain again and cool nights, the roses may wake up from their summer nap and start performing for us again. I would definitely advise you not to fertilize your plants at this time or else they'll just burn up. When the weather gets cooler and wetter, I will fertilize my roses for the fall. Also, a great deal of grooming will be involved, such as removing dead wood, checking for weak growth, and trimming the rose bushes back a little. Roses will not thrive without a good supply of water, nor will most other plants other than succulents and cactus. Prepare to add mulch to your plants in the fall. This will protect the roots both from heat and cold.
Fall is a great time to plant roses or else you can leave them in containers or transfer them to bigger pots. You can also plant them in the garden but avoid fertilizing them at this time. Just be sure to water well. I've been known to give them a shot of fertilizer in late fall and it seems to work for me.
It appears that my container plants are doing better than those planted in the ground because they're on my sprinkler in place list and get well watered. I do have to say the bougainvilleas are gorgeous. In the winter, I'll cut them back and put them in a covered space protected from the cold. You may want to give them a little water once a month so they won't dry out.
You may want to peruse the fall catalogs for irises, daylilies, tulips, hyacinths and the many fall and winter bulbs available to you. I'm hoping we have a nice rainy fall and that will cheer up our gardens and grass. Speaking of grass, all this watering has given me a good crop of grass, or rather weeds. Gertrude Jekyll, one of the most prolific plant growers from England used to plant vegetables, flowers, roses, shrubs and let the weeds overtake it all. It worked for her; however, England isn't as hot as Louisiana.
For now, I would concentrate on keeping the plants you are especially fond of alive, either in containers or in the garden. The butterfly bushes are doing well and the morning glories, though morning glories will grow anywhere and any place.
If you have special container plants, I'd keep nurturing them and take them in when the weather gets cold (ha, cold). I'm sorry I can't give you better advice, but frankly I don't know what to do about the drought. If you're able, go out there early morning or late evening and perform your maintenance work. That's the only advice I can give you at this time. As we all know, plants won't give their best without water and some cool temperatures. We can talk about the horrible weather but there's actually very little that can do about it. You may want to try my method as described above. If you are able to afford a watering system, I would certainly go for it. Though I have to say it isn't just water the plants need, they need something to cool them off.
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David Loe on Travel: Ventura County residents are big on riverboat tours in Europe
With economy improved, many going overseas
Where are your friends and neighbors going on their summer vacations this year?
To find out, I checked in with a number of local travel agencies.
Based on my research, here are Ventura County traveler's top four destinations:
Now that the economy has improved I wasn't shocked to discover that a lot of local residents are planning trips to Europe. What was surprising was the way they were seeing the continent. It seems that traveling on the rivers of Europe is soaring in popularity.
Every travel agent I spoke to mentioned this trend. The most frequently booked European riverboat itineraries are on the Danube and the Rhine. The top companies providing these cruises are Viking, Uniworld and the one I heard the most about, Ama Waterways.
I don't wager people who have planned such a trip will be disappointed. It's a wonderfully relaxed way to travel in a foreign country. You get to see big cities and quaint ones, and you usually dock right in the heart of town. Sightseeing from the river can be quite breathtaking as well.
These unique islands are again calling out to Ventura County residents. During the peak of the recession this perennial favorite seemed to lose some of its allure, but now, despite some pretty steep airfares, it is again in demand.
The islands enjoying the most tourism growth are Kauai and the big island of Hawaii.
Oahu, where 80 percent of the state's residents live, shows very little tourism growth, but is still the most visited. There are many interesting things to see in and around Honolulu, but I'm not a fan of the famed Waikiki area. I checked it out again a few months ago and the beach, which was an overcrowded disappointment when I first saw it 40 years ago, is now, at least in front of some of the big high-rise hotels, practically nonexistent. Too many people not much sand.
This cruise lover's option never gets old. It's still on Ventura County's top four list as it has been for many years. We are fortunate to live near the West Coast starting points for these trips. Folks fly from all over the world to take this cruise. It's just a short hop to either Seattle or Vancouver. We can even get there by train.
There are so many ways to see Alaska by cruise ship and via the cruise line's associated land packages that you really should book through a knowledgeable travel agent. It's just too darn confusing to figure all of this out on your own. A travel agent can point you to the right cruise line as well.
If going for the first time, I recommend the cruise-only option. For returners, repeat the spectacularly scenic voyage and add a land package that takes you into Alaska's interior.
I wasn't surprised to see this European summer vacation option in the top four.
It's cool, man.
While most of the continent is sweltering in the summer, Europe's northern nations are enjoying pleasant Ventura-like weather.
If you go in June or July you get the added treat of those very long daylight hours. Perfect for extended sightseeing.
The Northern European countries you'll be visiting include Norway, Sweden, Denmark and Finland. Here's what they all have in common: natural beauty, everyone speaks English as a second language and the locals are very welcoming.
Additionally, a stop in St. Petersburg, Russia, is always a highlight on most Baltic cruises.
Yes, the historical buildings are fascinating, but the best part is that it's still a little spooky to step foot in the country that was once our Cold War arch enemy.
I recommend finding a Baltic itinerary that includes Oslo, Norway. To get there your ship will have to navigate through the Oslo Fjord.
You'll see Norwegians summer vacationing just like you in their cottages on the small islands you pass.
Meanwhile, boats of all sizes will be darting around sharing the fjord with you. It's quite a show, and you get to see it twice as you cruise both in and out of Oslo.
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- ^ Ham, Anthony (2002). Libya. London: Lonely Planet. p. 101. ISBN 0-86442-699-2.
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Assetou is in the business of selling "pagne" cloth (the traditional colorful cloth of western Africa) in this group of women. She is pictured standing, third from left to right, in the photo. She plans to use her loan to purchase 50 pieces of wax "pagne" cloth. She sells her items at the big market and from her home. She sells for cash to a customer base made up of men and women. Assetou hopes to earn an average monthly profit of 85,000 francs CFA, a portion of which she will use to repay the loan and its interest, and the rest she will put into savings.
Elles sont à leur treizième prêt avec l'institution de micro finance Soro Yiriwaso, dans le souci de satisfaire le besoin de leur clientèle.
Mme ASSETOU fait la vente de pagnes wax dans ce groupe de femmes. Elle est la troisième position debout de la gauche vers la droite sur la photo.
Elle compte acheter avec son prêt 50 pièces de pagnes wax. Elle vend ses articles au grand marché et à la maison. Elle vend au comptant à une clientèle constituée de femmes et d'homme.
Elle envisage réaliser un bénéfice mensuel moyen de 85 000 francs CFA dont une partie est utilisée pour payer le prêt et son interêt et l'autre pour son épargne .
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It was studying the Bible, privately, without my assigned elder, thinking it would make me a better Christian, that led me away from believing.
I decided to read it like any book, from start to finish and ignore the references my elder told me to use. I wasn't far into the Old Testament before I realized that what I was reading was naive junk, not really worth belief. The god I thought was omni-benevolent, actually turned out to be an omni-malevolent, narcissistic megalomaniac. Guilty of extremely stupid crimes against the humans it supposedly loved. I know why many atheists actually want bibles in all schools, because, to read it with a young, skeptical, inquiring mind will likely produce an atheist. Because the bible is really an incredibly stupid book.
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Paul, the Mayans were astronomers and had a pletora of gods and goddesses (e.g. Ixchel, goddess of fertility and therefore a cognate to the Aphrodite mythos), and they managed to integrate their pantheon in a way that correspondend to the heavens. There is a ruin of an observatory at Chichen-Itza. Crop success and thus survival of the species depended on propitiation of these gods. Astronomy's study did not benefit them, although your suggestion comes from a completely different perspective, from a few centuries' advancements in science.
Study the history of Astronomy, a great way to debunk the gods!
One tool I use is Astronomy. This alone has proven to be very useful, just by looking through an eyepiece brings up many question. It has led me to studying the history of Man and all things in-between. 5 years ago I made this decision in my life and never looked back, so to say. This so far has been the best journey of discovery, my question are answered through fact and evidence. Boy was I pissed when I started to discover! I was mad with myself for being deceived all those years, and that is part of my recovery. Acceptance for who I am.
Thanks anyways, Regina :) The other links you gave me were a big help!
@Regina Hilton Hotema wrote the preface to, I think, a reprint of a work by Gerald Massey, a 19th century Brit who debunked the Jesus myth as an amalgamation of ideas from paganism. Hotema's intro was an examination of Constantine's slaughter of dozens of bishops before the Council of Nicea, from which both Catholics and Anglicans derive their "Nicene Creed."
Regina, I've heard thousands of stupidities from religious people, but "The lord doesn't like you thinking" may be the worst.
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The three-engined Fiat G.212, of the Avio Linee Italiane airline after the crash into the embankment back of the Basilica of Superga.
|Accident summary
|4 May 1949
|Controlled flight into terrain due to low visibility
|near Turin, Italy
|31 (all)
|Aircraft type
|Fiat G.212 CP
|Avio Linee Italiane
|Flight origin
|Lisbon, Portugal
|Turin, Italy
The Superga air disaster occurred on 4 May 1949 when the Fiat G.212 of Avio Linee Italiane (Italian Airlines), carrying the entire Torino football team (popularly known as the Grande Torino) crashed into the retaining wall at the back of the Basilica of Superga, which stands on the hill of Turin. There were 31 victims.
The Avio Linee Italiane (Italian Airlines) Fiat G.212CP was carrying the team home from Lisbon, where they played a friendly with S.L. Benfica in honour of the Portuguese captain Francisco Ferreira. In the incident the whole Torino team lost their lives, winners of five consecutive championships from the 1942–43 to 1948–49 season,[1] almost all part of the Italian national football team. Club officials and carriers also perished in the accident, as well as the crew and three well-known Italian sports journalists: Renato Casalbore (founder of Tuttosport); Renato Tosatti (the Gazzetta del Popolo, father of Giorgio Tosatti) and Luigi Cavallero (La Stampa). The task of identifying the bodies was entrusted to the former coach of the national team, Vittorio Pozzo, who had transplanted almost all of Torino in the national team.
The full-back Sauro Tomà, who injured his meniscus, did not take part in the trip to Portugal; nor did the reserve goalkeeper Renato Gandolfi (the third goalkeeper, Dino Ballarin, brother of Aldo, took his place), the commentator Nicholas Carosio (blocked by the confirmation of his child), Luigi Giuliano (captain of Torino Primavera and more recently in a permanent position in the first team, was blocked by influenza) and the former coach of the Italian national team and journalist Vittorio Pozzo (Torino preferred to assign the place to Cavallero). Invited to join the team for the friendly by Valentino Mazzola, Tommaso Maestrelli, despite playing for A.S. Roma, did not take the flight because he could not renew his passport at the police headquarters. Even the president of Torino, Ferruccio Novo, did not take part in the trip because of influenza.
Torino were proclaimed winners of the 1948–49 season and the opponents, as well as Torino, fielded their youth teams in the remaining four games. The day of the funeral nearly a million people took to the streets of Turin to give a final farewell to the players. The shock was such that the following year the Italian national team travelled to the 1950 FIFA World Cup in Brazil by ship.[2]
|The twilight lasted all day, a melancholy to die for. The sky came apart in the mist and the fog blotted Superga
— Settimana Incom, Newsreel
The three-engined Fiat G.212, with aircraft registration I-ELCE, of Avio Linee Italiane, took off from Lisbon at 9:40 on Wednesday, 4 May 1949. The commander of the aircraft was Lieutenant Colonel Meroni. The flight landed at the airport in Barcelona at 13:00. During the stopover, while the aircraft was refuelled, the Torino team met for lunch with Milan that was directed to Madrid.
At 14:50 I-ELCE set off for the Turin-Aeritalia Airport. The flight's route was to take it over Cap de Creus, Toulon, Nice, Albenga, and Savona. Above Savona, the plane veered north, in the direction of the capital of Piedmont, where it was expected to arrive in about thirty minutes. The weather in Turin was bad. At 16:55 the airport of Aeritalia communicated the weather situation to the pilot: clouds almost touching the ground, showers, strong south-west wind gusts, and very poor horizontal visibility (40 meters).
The tower asked for the pilot's position. After a few minutes of silence at 16:59 came the reply: "Quota 2,000 meters. QDM on Pino, then we will cut at Superga". At Pino Torinese, which is located between Chieri and Baldissero Torinese, southeast of Turin, there was a VDF radio station (VHF direction finder), to provide a QDM (magnetic course to be taken on a head on approach as a radio aid) on request.
On approach, the plane lined up with the runway Aeritalia about 9 miles away, at 305 meters above sea level, with Pino at 290 degrees off its bow. Just north of Pino Torinese was the Basilica of Superga, situated on a hill at 669 meters above sea level. One theory for the deviation is that, due to the strong left crosswinds, the plane could have suffered a drift to starboard, which shifted from the axis of descent and lined up, instead, with the hill at Superga. Recent investigations have also suggested the possibility that the altimeter had malfunctioned and locked at 2000 meters, which led the pilots to believe that they were at that altitude instead of the 600 meters height which the plane was actually at.[3]
At 17:03, the plane made a turn to the left, put in horizontal flight and aligned to prepare for landing, when it crashed into the back of the embankment of the Basilica of Superga. The pilot, who likely believed that the Superga hill was off to his right, instead would have seen it suddenly emerge directly in front of him (speed 180 km/h, visibility 40 meters) and would not have had the time to do anything. The wreckage did not give any indication of an attempt to go-around. The only part of the aircraft which remained partially intact was the empennage.
At 17:05, Aeritalia Torre called I-ELCE, but received no response. Of the 31 people on board, there were no survivors. The current remains of the aircraft include a propeller, a tire, scattered pieces of the fuselage, and the personal bags of Mazzola, Maroso and Erbstein, which are preserved in a museum in Grugliasco near Turin. The Museo del Grande Torino e della Leggenda Granata, hosted in the prestigious Villa Claretta Assandri of Grugliasco, was opened 4 May 2008, the anniversary of the tragedy. Eight of the 18 players (2 coaches and journalist Renato Casalbore), who perished in the accident, are buried at the Monumental Cemetery of Turin.
- Players
- Valerio Bacigalupo
- Aldo Ballarin
- Dino Ballarin
- Milo Bongiorni
- Eusebio Castigliano
- Rubens Fadini
- Guglielmo Gabetto
- Ruggero Grava
- Giuseppe Grezar
- Ezio Loik
- Virgilio Maroso
- Danilo Martelli
- Valentino Mazzola
- Romeo Menti
- Piero Operto
- Franco Ossola
- Mario Rigamonti
- Julius Schubert
- Club officials
- Arnaldo Agnisetta, manager
- Ippolito Civalleri, manager
- Egri Erbstein, trainer
- Leslie Lievesley, coach
- Ottavio Corina, masseur
- Journalists
- Renato Casalbore, (founder of Tuttosport)
- Luigi Cavallero, (La Stampa)
- Renato Tosatti, (Gazzetta del Popolo)
- Crew
- Others
- Andrea Bonaiuti, organiser
See also[edit]
- Roberto Thoeni, L'ultimo urlo per il grande Torino, Abaco Editori
- Dino Buzzati, in La nera di Dino Buzzati, Oscar Mondadori
- Vincenzo Baggioli (a cura), Il Torino. Oltre la vita!, Milano, I.P.L.
External links[edit]
- Memorial museum page (in Italian)
Coordinates: 45°04′51″N 7°46′03″E / 45.08083°N 7.76750°E
- Aviation accidents and incidents in 1949
- 1949 in Italy
- Airliner accidents and incidents caused by weather
- Alitalia accidents and incidents
- Aviation accidents and incidents in Italy
- Aviation accidents and incidents involving controlled flight into terrain
- Aviation accidents and incidents involving professional sports teams
- Torino F.C.
- History of Turin
- 1948–49 in Italian football


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'After 5 Women's Connection' recently met at the Boiler Room in Franklin.
Hosting Candi Moore (R) collection coordinator for "Locks of Love," Tina Pyle (L) of Franklin donated approximately 12 inches of her own hair for "Locks of Love."
Dale and Joy Holland wed April 8, 1972.
Dale and Judy Holland celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary on April 8.
They were married at Longview Baptist Church on April 8, 1972.
The Hollands have two children, Jennifer Stanley and Jessica LiBasci, and one grandchild, Jeneva Stanley.
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The Western North Carolina Alliance is inviting the community to join us for the "Renewing Our Roots" spring gathering, to honor and celebrate WNCA's founding in Macon County.
The event will be April 14 in Franklin.
Several free family-friendly activities will be offered throughout the day, culminating in a barbecue dinner and live music celebration at the Memorial United Methodist Church where WNCA's founder, Esther Cunningham, was a member.
Mrs. Cunningham, a Macon County native, was 64 years old when she founded the Alliance in 1982. It is the only grassroots environmental advocacy focused solely on conserving Western North Carolina's natural heritage.
The Open Door is a newly launched local ministry in Macon County for neighbors without homes.
With many folks affected by the recession, a group of local churches realized there was a growing population of homeless individuals and families that could use some shelter.
Bethel, Hickory Knoll, Patton and Methodist Memorial churches were the first to start the rotation of open doors to the needy on Friday and Saturday nights, with food, fellowship and shelter provided by the volunteers.
Other churches are considering joining the program. Shown here is Janet Harrison explaining the new ministry to the Franklin Kiwanis Club.
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West county community briefs
School will host e-waste recycling
Cornerstone Christian School will have an e-waste recycling event from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday at 1777 Arneill Road.
Acceptable items include computers, stereos, components, wires, cables, TVs, monitors, printers, scanners and phones. Prohibited items include batteries, light bulbs, refrigerators, washers, dryers and dishwashers.
For more information, call 987-8621.
Art center will hold exhibit, reception
The Camarillo Art Center will present its "Members and Friends" judged show from Sunday through Feb. 9 at 3150 Ponderosa Drive.
Works in watercolor, pastel, oil, acrylic and mixed media will be exhibited. Some will be available for purchase. Winners will receive ribbons and cash prizes during an artists' reception from 1-4 p.m. Sunday. Prizes will be presented at 2 p.m.
Admission is free. For more information, visit http://www.CACweb.net or call 445-7061.
Chorale will put on classical concert
The chamber vocal ensemble Oaks Camerata will perform classical music at 4 p.m. Sunday at St. John's Seminary, 5012 Seminary Road.
Tickets cost $20 for adults and $15 for seniors and children. For more information, visit http://www.oakscamerata.org or call 818-850-6257.
Two artists to have exhibitions at CSUCI
CSU Channel Islands will present two exhibits in its galleries at Napa Hall on campus, 1 University Drive.
Los Angeles-based artist Corey Stein's series "The Accidental Arsonist" will be in the main gallery at Napa Hall from Monday through Feb. 21. A free artist's reception and talk will go from 6-8 p.m. Jan. 30.
"Re-Imagining," a ceramic series by student Han Nguyen, will run simultaneously in the Grad Wall Gallery in Room 1154 in Napa Hall. A free opening reception with the artist will also go from 6-8 p.m. Jan. 30.
For more information, email firstname.lastname@example.com or call 437-2772.
Film society to show Redford's 'All is Lost'
The Ojai Film Society will screen "All is Lost," starring Robert Redford, at 4:30 p.m. Sunday at Ojai Playhouse, 145 E. Ojai Ave.
For more information, email firstname.lastname@example.com, visit http://www.ojaifilmsociety.org or call 646-8946.
Osteoporosis class to train instructors
Instructor training for the RSVP Bone Builders osteoporosis exercise and education classes will go from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Jan. 30.
No experience is necessary. Instructors must be 55 or older, enjoy working with people and be willing to make a six-month commitment to the program.
To reserve a space and learn the location, call 385-8024.
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Workshop to focus on caring for trees
Ventura County Master Gardeners will present a workshop on trees from 8:15 a.m. to noon Wednesday at UC Hansen Agricultural Center.
Home gardeners will learn how to care for, prune, identify and select trees. Most of the morning will be spent outdoors. Closed-toe shoes are required.
The $30 cost includes continental breakfast, an opportunity to tour the Master Gardener demonstration gardens and access to a plant sale.
To register, visit http://www.ucanr.org/sites/VCMG.
Seminar will cover investment topics
An investor education seminar will be at 7 p.m. Jan. 30 at The Pierpont Inn, 550 Sanjon Road.
Topics will include "Building a Multi-Asset Low-Correlation Portfolio" and "Estate Planning and Portability: Is it Ideal For You?"
Speakers are Craig Israelsen, a and published investment researcher, and Brett Bjornson of Professional Law Corp.
Registration will be at 6:30 p.m. with the program at 7 p.m.
Cost is $12 with reservations by Sunday. It's $15 at the door without a reservation. For more information, email firstname.lastname@example.com or call 642-9540.
Concert will feature big band numbers
The Ventura County Concert Band will perform at 3 p.m. Sunday in the Ventura High School auditorium, 2 N. Catalina St.
The concert celebrates "golden oldies," including favorite classics through the big band era.
Admission is free. For more information, visit https://www.facebook.com/VenturaCounty ConcertBand.
Physician to discuss stress management
The Community Memorial Health System 2014 Speaker Series will have a free seminar from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday on "Understanding and Managing Stress" in Nichols Auditorium on the eighth floor at Community Memorial Hospital, 147 N. Brent St.
Dr. Ronald Bale will help participants identify stress reactions and develop effective stress management strategies.
For more information, call 800-906-6093.
Soroptimists taking award applications
Scholarship applications for the Ventura Soroptimist Club's Women's Opportunity Award are due Jan. 31.
A scholarship is given each year to a local woman who is the primary wage earner in her family so that she may meet career or educational goals. The cash award will be at least $1,500, and the winner will be eligible for regional and international awards.
Applications are available from Kay Armstrong at Ventura College and at http://www.soroptimist ventura.org. Two reference forms also must be included with the application.
Completed applications and reference forms may be mailed to Armstrong at P.O. Box 6133, Ventura, CA 93006, or emailed to email@example.com.
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Jamun fruit
Jamun for Blood sugar support
This article talks about Jamun fruit also known as Jambolan and its support for blood sugar.
Jamun fruit is otherwise known as Syzygium Cumini a commonly known fruit in India for blood sugar control. However, many do not know the blood sugar or blood glucose controlling properties of Jambolan.
In 16th century it was discovered by one of the eminent ayurvedic scholars that the seeds have this anti diabetic properties. Since then not only traditional medicine, modern science also started focusing on its blood glucose controlling properties. The leaves, bark, and seeds are the most useful parts among which the seeds are popular for their anti diabetic properties.
Understand about Ayurveda a 5,000 year old natural health system. Read more..
Jamun fruit uses and benefits-
Dried seeds powder three times a day at one gram each dose will help to reduce the high blood sugars, in addition, it helps to reduce the insulin dose too
Two grams of dried seeds powder will reduce polyuria of any cause.
Dried seeds powder at one gram per day will help to reduce irritable bowel syndrome.
Both seeds and leaves improve uterine function.
Regular intake of fruits for 2-3 months help to heal bleeding hemorrhoids.
The fruit rind is helpful in alleviating liver enlargement.
Seeds decoction with honey prevents thirst and fatigue due to physical strain.
One of the best detoxifying agents when combined with certain herbs. ( I observed this very much)
Seeds decoction has anti septic activity.
Fruits reduce excessive salivation.
Modern science has focused on Jamun's blood sugar or blood glucose properties. Helmstädter A. a well known professor from Philipps-University, Marburg, Germany mentioned that in pre insulin era Jamun was used to have wide acceptance as an adjuvant therapy for diabetes type II. Later, like many medicinal herbs it has gone into the dark. As per his observations, up to 30% in glucose reduction can be expected from Jambun seeds. The unique phenomenon in Jamun seeds is that the main ingredient jamboline a chemical alone would not exhibit anti diabetic property. With the catalytic activity and association with other inorganic or inactive substances in the seed, it exhibits the anti diabetic activity.
Jamun helps to enhance the insulin activity and sensitivity. In addition, seeds powder can be taken as an adjuvant both for type II diabetes, insulin dependent or non-insulin dependent. Jamun showed its effectiveness in preventing or postponing the onset of diabetes. The real benefit is at the stage of IFG (Impaired fasting glucose) which can be well controlled with Jamun. When Jambolan extract is used with conjunction of Gymnema, Bitter Melon, Salacia, Cinnamon, Fenugreek, it makes one an excellent choice.
I hope the above article helps one understand more about Jamun fruit and its benefits.
Dr. Veena Deo is the moderator and editor of this article originally written by Dr. Satyanarayana, an Ayurvedic Doctor in India. All the information provided above and opinions expressed should not be construed as any medical advice. This information on supplements is provided for educational purposed only.
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Quick Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookies
Total Time
Prep 5 mins
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My favorite combination in the current cookie craze.
Make and share this Quick Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookies recipe from Food.com.
Ingredients Nutrition
- 1 devil's food cake mix
- 2 eggs
- 1⁄3 cup vegetable oil
- 10 ounces peanut butter chips
- Beat cake mix, eggs, and oil, (batter will be stiff).
- Stir in chips.
- Roll into 1 inch balls.
- Place on lightly sprayed cookie sheets.
- Bake at 350° for 10 minutes, until light browned.
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Talking to Vanessa Ray, Pretty Little Liars' Long-Awaited 'A': 'We Really Needed These Answers'
The biggest reveal since Gossip Girl.By Devon Ivie
The biggest reveal since Gossip Girl.By Devon Ivie
What even is happening?By Jessica Goldstein
The Pretty Little Power Rankings: Prom Edition!By Jessica Goldstein
The #SummerOfAnswers needs to start living up to its name.By Megan Reynolds
There are so many nonsensical elements at play here, begging for our attention.By Jessica Goldstein
It's kinda hard to hunt for clues and pick emoji at the same time.By Jessica Goldstein
It's the TV equivalent of ghosting.By Jenny Raftery
No one wants to take their eyes off our Liars, for fear they'll be snatched away in the darkness.By Jessica Goldstein
Do all TV characters have to have loose floorboards in their rooms for secret-storing purposes?By Jessica Goldstein
Inching toward peak PLL.By Jessica Goldstein
Whatever happened to Ezra's great American novel?By Megan Reynolds
I am not entirely sure anything that transpired in Tuesday night's episode made sense.By Jessica Goldstein
This episode bounced back and forth between two extremes: satisfying beyond measure and super-disappointing.By Jessica Goldstein
Keep those chins up: At least none of you is at the very, very bottom of this week's Pretty Little Power Rankings.By Jessica Goldstein
Who is allied with whom? Who is the enemy? What's with this Édith Piaf jam?By Jessica Goldstein
Read on for the return of the Pretty Little Power Rankings.By Jessica Goldstein
We are only three episodes away from the big A reveal, and everything and nothing make sense in Rosewood.By Claire Lobenfeld
This is why we watch this show: teen drama that slaps us with a huge, plot-driving twist to ensure we keep coming back.By Claire Lobenfeld
A blood drive? Really?By Claire Lobenfeld
This whole town is strung together with whispers.By Claire Lobenfeld


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OCILLA -- Lossie Mae Paul, 105, of Ocilla, GA died Monday, March 18, 2013 at Golden Living Nursing Facility in Tifton.
Graveside services will be held at 11:00 AM, Thursday, March 21, 2013 at the Ocilla Cemetery in Ocilla, GA. The family will receive friends one hour prior to service at the funeral home in Ocilla.
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Rodney Atkins and Rose Falcon Share Wedding Video
Rodney Atkins and Rose Falcon got married earlier this month (Nov. 10) in a beautiful beachside ceremony. The couple graciously shared a three-and-a-half-minute wedding video, letting fans enjoy a look at their big day!
Rodney Atkins Marries Rose Falcon
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Nice compact press/field camera. Camera and lens are in excellent working condition. The camera has front swing, rise, shift, tilt movements. Rotating graflok back. Rangefinder is reasonably accurate, could use a small adjustment. Lens is great, clean and clear glass and crisp shutter. Ground glass and Fresnel in good shape and easy to focus with folding hood.
Has battery cover, but the batteries are dead, so I can't test the body remote lens shutter release. ( I think the 22.5v batteries are available on ebay.) Body is engraved front & rear.
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This annual holiday bazaar, run by the people behind the Union Square market, features handmade items from local artisans and snacks from vendors such as Mrs. Dorsey's Kitchen and Sigmund Pretzel Shop. Look for the market concierge to help you navigate your way through the approximately 100 booths.
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Michael Dokes vs. Gerrie Coetzee
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1983-09-23 : Gerrie Coetzee 215 lbs beat Michael Dokes 217 lbs by KO at 3:08 in round 10 of 15
- Location: Richfield Coliseum, Richfield, Ohio, USA
- Referee: Tony Perez
- Judge: Fernando Viso 87-86
- Judge: Samuel Conde Lopez 87-85
- Judge: Guy Jutras 88-85
- World Boxing Association Heavyweight Title (2nd defense by Dokes)
- Dokes was a 5-1 favorite.
- There was a crowd of about 7,000 at the Richmond Coliseum, which was about ten miles from Dokes' hometown of Akron.
- About 15 people protesting Apartheid in South Africa, Coetzee's home country, distributed leaflets to fans as they arrived for the fight.
- Dokes was dropped to one knee in the fifth round by a right.
- A right dropped Dokes two seconds before the end of the tenth round and he was counted out.
- Named The Ring magazine Upset of the Year for 1983.
- Dokes later told Sports Illustrated that he trained for the Coetzee fight on Jack Daniel's and cocaine.


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Macon Pride is the volunteer group working with Joel Ostroff, Macon County Recycling Coordinator to promote the reuse and recycling of products we use every day. Amazingly, 98 percent of what we consider "throwaway packaging" can be reused in some way – goods made into other useful items plus saving money for the taxpayers and make our community more attractive and sustainable. A recent display at the Macon Library showed many of those areas.
Macon Pride recognizes businesses/organizations/churches that are doing the right thing to recycle, giving each a "Proud to Recycle Here" sticker to be displayed in their front window or door. As you shop or attend functions, see if you spot one of those stickers and tell them you are proud of them for recycling. Everyone needs a pat on the back for a job well done.


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Media Unit in search of new cast and crew members
Syracuse's Media Unit (MU) Youth Theatre Troupe opened its 34th season, Friday Oct. 16 with "From the Back of the Bus," which is about racism and racial healing. The actors ranged in age from 13 to 21 years. The majority of the audience in the Montgomery Street Gifford Community Studio was from SUNY Oswego Professor Alfred D. Frederick's multi-cultural graduate class on education of diverse populations.
Asked what he thought of the performance, he said, "I wouldn't be taking my class here for seven years if it wasn't effective."
Media Unit's producer, Walt Shepperd, welcomed the audience and explained the mission of the Media Unit, as a pre-professional program for students of media arts and management with an emphasis on theater and television. It is an initiation and practice in performance and production. This includes acting, writing, directing, stage management, tech work, video editing, sound engineering, dance, singing, marketing and management. A MU person will also shadow the MU's board chair Shepperd said.
The Unit produces a weekly television show, "Rough Times Live" that is broadcast on cable in Syracuse, Binghamton and New York City. Shepperd noted the media can be a vicious business, and he believes the MU's training teaches students how to navigate or play the game successfully through hands on experience. It's not for the weak of heart he adds. It's playing to every kind of room in 60 performances a year including a Syracuse Parks Tour, the state fair, in Syracuse Stage's black box, the South West Community Center, inside the Onondaga County Justice Center, taking the show on the road, to the Harm's Theatre Festival and even to Manhattan.
"Time and time again, the Media Unit has the unique ability of taking a very serious issue and translating it into a very positive message that calls for community action, and most importantly their messages ring true with many people living and learning in the city," said Pat Driscoll, commissioner of Parks, Recreation and Youth Services for the City of Syracuse.
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BLACKROCK ABSOLUTE RETURN STRATEGIES LTD: Interim Management Statement BLACKROCK ABSOLUTE RETURN STRATEGIES LTD Interim Management Statement - 3 months to 30 September 2012 To the members of BlackRock Absolute Return Strategies Ltd This interim management statement has been produced solely to provide additional information to shareholders as a body to meet the relevant requirements of the UK Listing Authority's Disclosure & Transparency Rules. It should not be relied on by any other party for any other reason. This interim management statement relates to the period from 1 July 2012 to 30 September 2012, and contains information that covers this period, and up to the date of publication of this interim management statement. Please note further detailed performance information, including the estimated weekly net asset values are available on the Company's website www.blackrockinternational.com/ bars/library/literature. Following approval of the Managed Wind-down by Shareholders on 25 August 2011, BlackRock Absolute Return Strategies Ltd is managed with the intention of realising all remaining assets in the Portfolio, in a manner consistent with the principles of prudent investment management and spread of investment risk, with a view to returning invested capital to the Shareholders in an orderly manner. Stock Performance Cumulative Performance: 30 September 30 June 31 March 31 December 2012 2012 2012 2011 GBP Shares* Share Price £9.00 £9.56 £8.92 £9.31 Net Asset Value per share £9.66 £9.80 £10.07 £9.95 Discount 6.83% 2.45% 11.42% 6.43% * the Euro and US Dollar denominated share classes were merged into the Sterling denominated share class on 9 March 2012. Manager's Review US and European monetary policy announcements helped to ease investor concerns over lurking macroeconomic risks, generally driving valuations of risk assets higher in the third quarter. The President of the ECB expressed a willingness to "do whatever it takes" to support the financial stability of the Eurozone. Meanwhile, the Fed launched its third major quantitative easing program in an attempt to accelerate tepid US economic growth. Material Events & Transactions There were no material events or transactions, except as disclosed, during the three months to 30 September 2012, nor was the Company involved in any other material transactions during the period except as disclosed herein. Monthly and Quarterly Reports The Company continued to publish monthly and quarterly updates during the period, copies of which were also submitted to the National Storage Mechanism. Liquidity Update The following announcement was released on 19 November 2012: Company Update - Liquidity Profile The Board of Directors is providing shareholders with an estimate of the current liquidity profile of the portfolio of BlackRock Absolute Return Strategies Ltd (the "Company"). This liquidity profile relates to the availability of funds without taking into consideration issues of portfolio balance. Generally, certain strategies such as Long/Short Equity are more liquid than other strategies, such as Distressed investing. In order to maintain portfolio balance, it may be deemed advisable to effectuate liquidity in a balanced manner rather than the most expeditious manner. This may lead to a slower pace of actualized monetizations as compared to the table below. The table below sets forth the Company's current estimate of the earliest possible redemption date schedule for the Company's portfolio. It summarises the liquidity of remaining investments as well as taking into account available cash and cash receivables held in the portfolio. The liquidity analysis assumes that: (1) where redemption notices are currently placed, it is assumed redemption proceeds will be received in the normal course following the applicable redemption date; (2) for portfolio holdings for which redemption is possible but redemption notices have not yet been placed due to the balanced manner in which the wind-down is being managed, and taking into consideration lock-ups, fund-level gates that are currently implemented and any investor-level gates, as applicable, it is assumed that redemption notices have been placed at 1st November 2012 and proceeds will be received in the normal course following the applicable redemption date(s); (3) for portfolio holdings that are either in side-pockets, suspended or liquidating, redemption dates are estimated based on the Investment Manager's current understanding of the underlying fund's targeted date(s) for lifting its suspension or paying out proceeds, as applicable. In each case, actual receipt of proceeds will follow the corresponding redemption date. Date Cumulative Redemption 30th November 2012 40.4% 31st December 2012 65.8% 31st March 2013 68.2% 30th June 2013 71.8% 30th September 2013 75.0% 31st December 2013 80.6% 31st December 2014 91.1% The above liquidity schedule is based on the Company's portfolio investments and related estimated net asset values as of 1st November 2012(1), and actual or anticipated changes in liquidity (gates, side pockets, suspension or liquidation) that have been communicated to the Investment Manager by the underlying funds. Actual proceeds would be expected to be received following the relevant redemption date in accordance with the underlying fund's stated terms, generally within 60 days (with the exception of proceeds held back until the completion of the applicable annual audit), although where liquidity is constrained, receipt might be further delayed. Other factors, including future events, may affect the Company's ability to redeem its holdings in accordance with the estimated timeframes set out above, as well as the availability, amount or timing of receipt of redemption proceeds. The above details of the Company's estimated portfolio liquidity profile are indicative only and should not under any circumstances be considered a prediction, forecast or guarantee of the Company's actual portfolio liquidity profile or an indication as to the timing of distributions to shareholders pursuant to the managed wind-down of the Company's portfolio which was approved by shareholders on 25 August 2011. In addition, there is no guarantee that the Company's assets will be realized at their net asset value, and it is possible that the Company may not be able to realize some of its assets at any value. Notes: (1) The above liquidity schedule is based on the estimated US dollar net asset values communicated to the Investment Manager by the underlying funds. These estimated net asset values do not take into account the potential impact of the Company's currency hedging policy. Currency fluctuations may impact materially the actual redemption proceeds available for distribution to shareholders. Second Redemption At the close of business on 6 July 2012, 55.9% of the Company's issued share capital was redeemed. The payment made to Shareholders and the number of shares redeemed were as follows: Number of shares Resulting shares Amount paid per redeemed outstanding share Sterling denominated shares 1,806,516 1,428,138 £10.1096 Third Redemption and Cancellation of the Company's Listing The Company released the following announcement on 16 November 2012: Redemption of Shares Further to the powers granted to the Board at the Company's extraordinary general meeting in August 2011, the Company today announces that approximately 35.26 per cent. of the Company's issued share capital will be redeemed at close of business on 23 November 2012 (the "Redemption Date") by way of a compulsory partial redemption of shares by reference to the unaudited estimated monthly NAV of the Company as at 31 October 2012 of £9.71 per Share (the "Third Redemption"). The Third Redemption will be effected pro rata to holdings of shares on the register at the close of business on the Redemption Date (which is the record date for the purposes of the Third Redemption), being 23 November 2012. The payments made to shareholders in respect of redeemed shares will be as follows: GBP4,889,439 to the Sterling share class (equivalent to £9.71 per share) Fractions of Shares will not be redeemed and so the number of shares to be redeemed for each shareholder will be rounded down to the nearest whole number of shares. The amount to be applied to the partial redemption of shares comprises the monies from the realisation of the Company's investments to be received up to and including 13 November 2012 pursuant to the winding down of the Company, less any funds used or required to settle any liabilities (including the estimated ongoing day to day running costs of the Company and the costs and expenses of this partial redemption). As at today's date, the Company has 1,428,138 Sterling shares, in issue of which none are held in treasury. All of the shares redeemed on the Redemption Date will be cancelled. The Company's Shares will be disabled in CREST on the Redemption Date and the existing ISIN number JE00B8BKNL68 (Sterling) will expire. The new ISIN number JE00B705MR41 (Sterling) in respect of the remaining Shares which have not been redeemed will be enabled and available for transactions from and including 26 November 2012. Up to and including the Redemption Date, Shares will be traded under the old ISINs and as such, a purchaser of such Shares would have a market claim for a proportion of the redemption proceeds. CREST will automatically transform any open transactions as at the Redemption Date into the New ISINs. Cancellation of the Company's listing Since the announcement on 28 June 2012, the Board of BlackRock Absolute Return Strategies Ltd has continued to monitor the cost efficiency and benefits of retaining the Company's listing during the managed wind-down process. Given the resulting size of the Company following this third redemption, the Board announces that an extraordinary general meeting (EGM) shall be convened to consider the cancellation of the admission of ordinary shares to the Official List and to trading on the London Stock Exchange's Main Market for listed securities. Such cancellation is expected to become effective, subject to shareholder approval at the EGM, in early January 2013. A shareholder circular and formal notice in respect of the EGM will posted to shareholders as soon as practicable with a view to holding the meeting in December 2012. The meeting will be held at One Waverley Place, Union Street, St Helier Jersey JE2 3RF. The time and date of the meeting will be confirmed in the notice. Half Yearly Financial Report The Company announced its half yearly financial results for the period ended 30 June 2012 on 22 August 2012. The Board is not aware of any material events or transactions, except as disclosed herein, occurring between 1 July 2012 and the date of publication of this interim management statement which would have a material impact on the financial position of the Company. BlackRock (Channel Islands) Limited Secretary Date: 19 November 2012 END -0- Nov/19/2012 16:41 GMT
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