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Seattle Times "It was inevitable. Felix Hernandez was too good for too long in Mariners uniform to not hold almost every career starting pitching record in organization history. On Saturday night, he added yet another milestone. With a swinging strikeout of Rafael Ortega in the first inning on Saturday..." April 24
The Score "The Big Unit has some royal company atop the Seattle Mariners' record books. Felix Hernandez recorded the 2,162nd strikeout of his career Saturday to tie Randy Johnson for the most in Mariners franchise history." April 16
Tacoma News Tribune "Manager Scott Servais marked Saturday's start of official workouts by confirming what is likely to be the least surprising news this spring from the Mariners' camp. Felix Hernandez will pitch the season opener April 4 at Texas. "You can run with that if you want," Servais said. "It's huge...." February 21
The Score "Nobody holds the King to a higher standard than the King. Despite earning his sixth career All-Star appearance in 2015, wherein he managed a 3.53 ERA (107 ERA+) while eclipsing 200 innings for the eighth straight year, Seattle Mariners ace Felix Hernandez remains highly critical of his own..." October 20
MLB.com "Felix Hernandez will be headed off soon on vacation. And when the King travels, he goes big. Hernandez and his family will head first to Japan, then Dubai before winding up with friends in the Dominican Republic. International journeys have become an offseason routine for the Mariners' ace, who..." October 19
Felix Hernandez is done for the year. Will not pitch the final weekend #Mariners manager Lloyd McClendon announced
Hardball Talk "Mariners ace Felix Hernandez was lifted from his last start Sunday against the Rangers with stiffness in his throwing elbow, but there will be no early shutdown. Seattle manager Lloyd McClendon told MLB.com's Greg Johns on Wednesday that Hernandez has been cleared to start this Saturday in..." September 24
Hardball Talk "The Mariners will skip ace Felix Hernandez's road start on Monday against the Astros, MLB.com's Greg Garno reports. Manager Lloyd McClendon is trying to keep his ace fresh through the end of the season. McClendon said, "I did the same thing last year to freshen my pitchers up and Felix had the..." August 30
Covers.com "It's become somewhat common fuel for conversation this time of year to wonder when star pitcher Felix Hernandez might finally hit a wall. The 29-year-old starter has thrown more than 2,200 innings over 11 seasons and seems to fade down the stretch annually. The questions were out there again..." August 26
The News Tribune "Does it surprise anyone that Mariners ace Felix Hernandez was picked as the American League's best pitcher by the league's managers for Baseball America's annual "best tools" survey? Hernandez was the AL's starting pitcher in the All-Star Game and enters Tuesday's game against Atlanta with an..." August 05
Hardball Talk "Last October the news broke that Maria Peguero, wife of then-Mariners outfielder Carlos Peguero, faced federal wire-fraud charges for making nearly $180,000 worth of online purchases on a debit card belonging to Sandra Hernandez, the wife of Mariners starter Felix Hernandez. In February she..." June 24
Seattle Times "A bizarre turn of events threatened to dampen Robinson Cano's return. His Mariner teammates made sure it didn't happen. Kyle Seager tied a club record with four extra-base hits and Felix Hernandez pitched seven quality innings to give the Mariners a 10-2 victory at Yankee Stadium on Monday..." June 03
The News Tribune "Mariners ace Felix Hernandez didn't record a single strikeout Wednesday while facing 31 batters over 6 1/3 innings in the first game of a doubleheader against Oakland. Not one. "I'm in shock right now," he said after the Mariners pulled out a 6-4 victory in 10 innings. "It doesn't bother me,..." May 08
Seattle Times "A Bellevue home belonging to Mariners pitcher Felix Hernandez was severely damaged by fire Monday afternoon. Hernandez and his wife, Sandra, were in Napa, Calif., when flames erupted at the home around 3:30 p.m., but are returning to Seattle because of the blaze, according to his agent, Wil..." November 05
CBS Sports "According to several reports, the Bellevue, Wash. home of Mariners ace Felix Hernandez caught fire on Monday night. There's no word yet on the extent of the damage. Hernandez, 27, has spent his entire major-league career in Seattle. He won the AL Cy Young Award in 2010 and was runner-up in..." November 04
Hardball Talk "Maria Peguero wife of Mariners outfielder Carlos Peguero is facing federal wire-fraud charges for making nearly $180000 worth of online purchases on a debit card belonging to Sandra Hernandez wife of Mariners right-hander Felix Hernandez the Seattle Times is reporting. The article which really..." October 19
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Hardball Talk "Felix Hernandez hasn't pitched since September 2 due to a minor oblique strain on his left side but he's hoping to rejoin the Mariners' rotation as soon as next week. According to Greg Johns of MLB.com Hernandez didn't have any problems throwing off flat ground prior to yesterday's game against..." September 14
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram "The primary reason for the Texas Rangers' wild success the past three weeks according to manager Ron Washington is that all 25 players are making a contribution. That's not a stretch either now that Adam Rosales has finally made his debut since joining the Rangers on two separate..." August 18
Toronto Star "There were likely people around America willing to bet the mortgage on Tuesday's game that matched the uber-struggling Josh Johnson for the Blue Jays against King Felix Hernandez and the Mariners. Felix had won six in a row last losing on May 25 while Johnson had lost six straight starts with..." August 07
Seattle Times "It's no secret that the Mariners have yet to sweep a series this year. Or, maybe it is a secret, since nobody around the country is really paying that much attention to the Mariners right now, so these things tend to slip by. But the Mariners — in case you were unaware — have yet to sweep a series..." June 04
Tacoma News Tribune "Tuesday's sixth inning brought on one of the Mariners' worst nightmares: a grimace on Felix Hernandez's face. Hernandez said he felt a "pinch" in his lower back, which has bothered him on occasion this season, when he turned and threw to second. Shifting his weight from one side to the other..." May 16
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette "Seattle starter Felix Hernandez lived up to his dominant billing as the Mariners beat the Pirates, 2-1, this afternoon at PNC Park. Former Cy Young winner Hernandez allowed one run on six hits in eight innings, striking out five batters to earn his fifth win of the season. The Pirates (18-15)..." May 09
Houston Chronicle "Recap: Seattle Mariners righthander Felix Hernandez backed up his ace status and kingly name, while the Astros' starting pitching troubles continued to mount. Righty Brad Peacock allowed nine hits and seven runs in 4 1/3 innings and the Astros fell 7-1 to Seattle on Monday in an American League..." April 23
Seattle Times "None of the shiny new Mariners in the lineup had done anything by the time some bottom-order holdovers decided to take over. Brendan Ryan wasn't thinking much about his sub-.200 batting average from 2012 when he and Dustin Ackley used their legs to change the outcome of Monday night's season..." April 02
Seattle Times "Felix Hernandez has pitched the opener five seasons for the Mariners but says this sixth one should be the most surprising for those not in the clubhouse. "We're going to be good," Hernandez said. "We're going to surprise people." One can hardly fault Hernandez for being enthusiastic given..." March 30
MLB.com "Pitching in his first game since signing a $175 million contract extension, Mariners ace Felix Hernandez gave up one run in two innings of work Thursday against the Royals and pronounced himself stronger than a year ago as he begins his ninth Major League season. Hernandez, 26, has been on a..." March 07
MLB.com "Felix Hernandez makes his Cactus League debut Thursday for the Mariners when they face the Royals in Surprise, Ariz. But while it seems like the Mariners ace has been held back this spring on a slower schedule, in reality he's right on pace with previous years. Though Hernandez threw sooner..." March 06
Seattle Times "Read some interesting comments this morning by Mariners CEO Howard Lincoln, who told Jerry Brewer that the seven-year, $175 million contract given to ace pitcher Felix Hernandez is a sign the team's ownership is committed to building a winner. "This signing, given the size and length of the..." February 17
ESPN "Felix Hernandez will make $27 million in the final year of his new $175 million, seven-year contract with the Seattle Mariners, which includes a conditional eighth-year option should he need elbow ligament surgery during the length of the deal. Hernandez also is receiving a $6 million signing..." February 14
River Ave Blues "After a slight elbow-related speed bump, Felix Hernandez and the Mariners finalized their landmark seven-year, $175M contract extension earlier this week. It is the largest pitching contract in history, both in terms of total value — surpassing CC Sabathia's $161M commitment — and average annual..." February 14
Seattle Times "A relieved-looking Mariners GM Jack Zduriencik just walked into the media room here in Peoria and announced that, as expected, the contract extension for Felix Hernandez is now complete. A press conference has been scheduled for 2 p.m. PT tomorrow at Safeco Field. "We're headed out right now..." February 12
Seattle Times "Mariners GM Jack Zduriencik has declined all comment up until now on the fact he is close to a contract extension with Felix Hernandez. But today, for the first time, he acknowledged that there have been ongoing talks that he says are close to being concluded. "It's no secret that we've been in..." February 12
Mariners GM Jack Zduriencik announce the Felix Hernandez extension moments ago, says he is very pleased. Praised work of Hernandez's agent
Seattle Times "Mariners ace Felix Hernandez is expected to start spring training as usual this week despite reports Sunday that an elbow issue had delayed his finalizing a contract extension. The issue was said to have surfaced last week when Hernandez reportedly took a physical ahead of the extension being..." February 11
Source indicates announcement of Hernandez deal with #Mariners could come "in next day or two."
Yahoo! Sports "There's an old, flawed saying that pitching is 75 percent of baseball. In reality, it's no more or less than 50 percent (including defense). Hitting, naturally, is the other half. That said, when your team has bad pitching, it sure seems like the odds are 3-to-1 against your team winning that day...." February 10
ESPN "As the Seattle Mariners have been in discussions with Felix Hernandez about a record-setting extension, concern has developed over the condition of his pitching elbow, a source says. The team and its franchise player had talked about a framework of a deal that would pay $175 million over the..." February 10
Tacoma News Tribune "Felix Hernandez will not pitch in the World Baseball Classic. With a reported $135.5 million extension being negotiated with the Mariners, Hernandez has decided not to play for his native Venezuela. Hernandez was slated to be the No. 1 starter for his home country, as he was in 2009. His..." February 09
New York Post "It's party time in Seattle. In The Bronx, it's, well, um … Bengay time? Time to redeem those Coke bottles for the 5-cent payments? In case you needed another reminder of baseball's changing landscape, and the Yankees certainly didn't, we learned yesterday that the Mariners and Felix..." February 08
Seattle Times "If reports of an imminent seven-year, $175-million contract for Felix Hernandez are true -- and we're still trying to get our own confirmation of Bob Nightengale's USA Today report -- King Felix's deal would become the ninth most lucrative in MLB history. According to Cot's Baseball Contracts,..." February 08
Seattle Times "Felix Hernandez and the Mariners were going to have to get something done contract-wise this winter, or else the team would be in a rather precarious spot going into 2013. Well, a report today from Bob Nightengale of USA Today says the two sides have reached preliminary agreement on a seven-year,..." February 07
ESPN New York "Well, at least forget about Felix Hernandez as a Yankee anytime soon. The Seattle Mariners are about to sign King Felix to a seven-year, $175 million, according to USA Today. Hernandez's annual salary of $25 million over seven seasons makes him the highest-paid pitcher of all time, eclipsing..." February 07
SI "The four-year, $100-million offer to ace Felix Hernandez that the Seattle Mariners are reportedly considering would be far from enough, according to CBSSports.com's Jon Heyman. The 26-year-old righty is seeking a six-year extension to the two years and $39.5 million he has remaining on his..." January 27
Lookout Landing "I'm not sure to what extent good PR really matters in baseball. Ultimately, if your team is good, people will come watch it, unless you're the Rays. If your team is bad, people will stop coming to watch it, unless you're, I don't know, one of the exceptions. The Mariners don't need to do things..." January 22
Fox Sports "The next big contract in baseball? It could go to Felix Hernandez. The Seattle Mariners continue to talk to Hernandez about an extension, according to major-league sources. And while no deal is close, the Mariners are at least weighing a four-year, $100 million proposal, sources said. It is..." January 22
Lookout Landing "The Seattle Mariners' offseason has only just begun, but allow me to summarize the early activity: this one guy won't be around anymore neither will this one other guy or that guy's supposed "right-hand man" and this one guy from the minors won't be around anymore..." October 11


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Last week the liberal blogosphere criticized Minnesotademocratsexposed.com operator Michael Brodkorb for being paid by the Senate campaign of Mark Kennedy ($4583 per month) and the House campaign of Michele Bachmann (a one-time amount of $5500)while continuing to promote their candidacies and his supposedly independent website. The issue at hand was the fuzzy line between paid political consultant and unpaid blogger. Yesterday, Brodkorb fired back with a post revealing that at least seven liberal bloggers are being paid $1500 a month for at least the next three months by a group known as the Center for Independent Media through its New Journalist Program. Although Brodkorb tried mightily to link the Center to a known Democratic group known as Media Matters, the most direct connection he could make was that the Center for Independent Media rents space from Media Matters.
Nevertheless, Brodkorb's greater point, that more than a few in the liberal media are themselves paid to blog, bears greater disclosure. (For the record, I and other City Pages staffers are generally expected to contribute to the City Pages blogs as part of earning our salaries.)
Most of the bloggers have responded to MDE's revelation. After acknowledging that he receives a $1500 monthly stipend, Matt Martin wrote, "The most important aspect of this is that I've never been told what I can and can't blog on." Martin is one-half of the Mn Publius site. Many of the bloggers cited by Brodkorb write for Minnesota Monitor, the blog I linked to ast week in reference to the payments Brodkorb received. Minnesota Monitor's Robin Marty had this to say about Brodkorb's post on paid liberal blogging: "Our code of ethics is the same code that is employed by the Society for Professional Journalists...When the Fellows for the [New Journalist] program were selected, it was mandatory that no one be hired who was currently paid by a party, campaign, or political organization, in order to avoid such obvious biases."
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Adventure Activities in Charlotte - Try if You Dare
by Elizabeth Moore, an AOL Travel ContributorPosted Sep 27th 2010 06:55 PM
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For a breathtaking encounter with nature, you'll have to be more than just a little bit daring. Balloons Over Charlotte gives you a chance to conquer your fears with hot air balloon rides led by FAA-rated pilots. Sailing through the sky over Lake Norman stimulates adrenaline, pleasure and certainly anxiety in acrophobics. Flights occur in the vicinity of the lake only and patrons are transported back to their vehicles after landing. Like many fun activities in Charlotte, there is a price to pay. Sunrise and sunset flights are available.
Balloons Over Charlotte, 19357 H.M. Junker Dr, Cornelius, NC; 704-896-5241; Rides available every day, weather permitting; $165-$199
Epicureans find several culinary dares at one of the city's beloved eateries, Eddie's Place Restaurant & Bar. This local favorite has two locations in Charlotte, making adventures possible whether you're downtown or you're exploring the outskirts of the city.
Eddie's claim to fame is livermush. Yes, livermush. This dish is one of the Holy Grails of Carolina cooking and is made of pig ears, heart, head, bones, liver, spices and cornmeal – basically everything but the "oink." It's usually fried and eaten with breakfast. Lucky for you, breakfast at Eddie's is available all day. So if you need to schedule your meal around other fun activities, this Charlotte specialty will be waiting on you.
The description may not be appealing, but Eddie's livermush is actually quite tasty. Try eating it with grits – another adventurous food for those not raised in the South. If you're eating at Eddie's for lunch, a portion of deep fried frog's legs is a must, as well.
Eddie's Place Restaurant & Bar, 12239 Toringdon Way, Charlotte, NC 28277; 704-542-0000; Kitchen Mon-Sun 8AM-10PM, Bar Mon-Sun 8AM-until
617 S Sharon Amity Rd, Charlotte, NC 28211; 704-442-0147; Kitchen Mon-Sun 8AM-10PM, Bar Mon-Sun 8AM-until
Bull Riding
If you're seeking an adventure activity in Charlotte any time from April through November, plan to visit Circle K Rodeo. Located in Rockwell, just outside of the Charlotte metro area, this celebrated local attraction offers spectators the chance to get in on the action. Patrons have an opportunity to line-dance and even chase small livestock animals around the ring. And for those who have always wanted to ride a bull, the practice pen opens Thursday nights at 7:30PM.
Circle K Rodeo, 7860 Gold Hill Rd, Rockwell, NC 28138; 704-305-0298; Admission $6, Children 6 and under free, Bull rides start at 8PM
Deep-Fried Pickles
If you've never experienced deep-fried pickles, add this to your to do list of fun activities. For Charlotte visitors who just can't manage livermush or frog legs, this is a safer alternative. Penguin Drive-In is famous for making this southern delicacy; they have truly mastered the art of optimum slice thickness and time in the fryer. Pickle crunch is not sacrificed, coating is not heavy and the result is stratospherically yummy paired with ranch dressing. If you're watching your sodium intake, you may want to opt out of this adventure activity. But if Charlotte visits – and deep-fried pickles – aren't on your agenda very often, dive right in!
The Penguin, 1921 Commonwealth Ave, Charlotte, NC 28205; 704-375-6959; Mon-Sat 11AM-2AM, Sun 12PM-2AM
SpeedTech Auto Racing Schools
The last on my list of Charlotte adventures is, of course, the best. Just outside of Charlotte is a mecca for NASCAR fans: Lowe's Motor Speedway. Thrill-seekers looking to ride in, or even learn to drive, racecars can contact SpeedTech Auto Racing Schools to arrange for a turn around this famous track. The most expensive packages can reach thousands of dollars. However, the more modest price range of $169-$369 buys the experience of 3 laps and 6 laps, respectively. Safety is tantamount at SpeedTech Auto Racing Schools, and all laps are made with an instructor. For $169, you only ride along with a professional. For $369, driving instruction is included.
SpeedTech Auto Racing Schools, 4333 Motorsports Dr, Concord, NC 28927; 877-807-7333, 704-794-9642; Day and night programs are available; $169-$369
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The University of Delaware's four 2011 Plastino Scholars recounted their experiences at a dinner on Thursday, April 26, that celebrated their experiences and welcomed the incoming 2012 cohort. Though their experiences were diverse—working on solar-powered energy in India, conducting historic research on the Jewish community of Buenos Aires, studying the world parrot crisis and examining music and dance in Bali—all were all made possible by a generous gift by Dave Plastino, AS '87.
Established in 2007, the Plastino Scholars Program awards grants to undergraduates to support self-designated, off-campus projects of their passion. The Plastino Scholars awards provide resources for students to develop an independent study in an area of personal interest. "These awards give students a chance to discover and follow their interests," said Plastino. "It takes a self-motivated individual, but any undergraduate at UD has the opportunity to become a Plastino Scholar."
At the dinner reception, past and present recipients of the Plastino Scholars awards recognized the outgoing 2011 scholars and the incoming 2012 class. They were joined by proud faculty members, parents, and the donor of the awards.
The 2012 Plastino Scholars were chosen from the largest pool in the program's history.
"More students applied to the program this year than ever before, and their proposals were all incredibly sophisticated and compelling," said CAS Dean George Watson.
2012 Plastino Scholars
Jill Farquharson, a political science major from New Jersey, and Katie Yoder, a visual communication major, also from New Jersey, will travel the East Coast to interview people they meet about the country's major political, economic and social issues. Beginning in New Jersey and ending in New Orleans, they will travel through 10 major cities—as well as through suburbs, small towns and communities—to expose themselves to various cultural settings and provide themselves with diverse populations to interview. Farquharson and Yoder plan to document their entire journey through film and photography, and promote their experience through social media and online blogs. They hope to complete this project in time for the 2012 elections.
Elizabeth Hetterly, a biology major and Honors Program student from Bear, Del., is a Dean's Scholar who has just completed an independent study course on maternal health in Bangladesh, and this summer, she will travel there to study underlying causes of maternal mortality. There, she will work with an international health research institution to study integrated, community-based postpartum care as a strategy to reduce maternal mortality.
Daniel Reyes, an anthropology major and Honors Program student from West Milford, N.J., wants to study food system reform in the United States and Guatemala. He will begin this project working on the organic farm at the Women's Environmental Institute, an organization in North Branch, Minn., dedicated to social justice and environmental sustainability. He will also undertake a research project to create educational and outreach campaigns to improve community and market connections in low-income areas of Minneapolis and St. Paul. The second half of Reyes' project will be completed in winter of 2013, when he will spend fives weeks in Xela, Guatemala, living with a Guatemalan family, receiving Spanish tutoring, and working with a local farming collaborative in the field and at farmers' markets.
Marcela Omans, an anthropology major and Honors Program student from Maryland, was born in and adopted from Bogota, Colombia. As a Plastino Scholar, she will return there to examine the adoption process of which she was a part of 20 years ago. Living both in the orphanage and in a hotel where adoptive parents often stay, she hopes to better understand the motivations and reasons for choosing adoption from both perspectives. Omans will travel across Colombia, starting in Bogota before moving on to Cartagena, a coastal city in the Andes Mountains, and Leticia, located in the Amazon rainforest, where she hopes to learn more about the culture of her birth country.
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MUSCLE SHOALS, Ala. (AP) — Most people are nervous about their first flight aboard an airplane, but not Haylee Cain Emens.
Born with cerebral palsy, the 25-year-old Tuscumbia woman has already taken some life-altering journeys that few will ever experience. At the age of 21, she was confined to a nursing home because her aging grandfather could no longer care for her, and there were no other family members who could take his place. Alabama had no provisions or facilities for people in her position at that time, so a nursing home was all that was available to her.
The TimesDaily published a story about her plight in April 2010, and it stunned Judson and Donna Emens.
"People this age should not have to lie in nursing homes with 90 year olds the rest of their lives," Judson Emens said on a recent Saturday morning at Northwest Alabama Regional Airport, as Haylee prepared for her flight. "Donna and I talked it over, and we took a leap of faith."
That leap led to the Emenses bringing Haylee home to live with them and eventually adopting her as their own daughter. They also have a younger daughter, Nadia.
The flight marked the anniversary of Haylee becoming a part of their family.
Since she has little mobility outside her wheelchair, Haylee was lifted into the passenger seat of Don Wilson's single-engine plane with the help a crane. Rodney Methvin, the crane owner, joked with her that this was only the second time he had lifted someone into an airplane.
"That's OK," Haylee said. "You can practice with me any time."
A big smile never left her face as she settled into the plane and headphones were placed on her to communicate with Wilson, a Florence dentist who offered his plane for the flight. Donna Emens and Wilson's wife, Sadrica, accompanied them.
"I'm excited, and a little nervous, but I'm ready to go," Haylee said as the seatbelt was strapped on. "This is the anniversary of when I came to live with Mom and Dad."
Donna asked her what they call that anniversary day.
"Got ya day," she replied.
As the plane taxied down the runway for takeoff, Judson Emens reflected on the new family they have created together.
"It's a difficult job, but it's the best job we've ever had," he said. "When we first got her, she really liked the lounge chair in the living room. She said it was the most comfortable chair she had ever been in. The living room became her bedroom until we added another room with a bath and a deck."
Local businesses and individuals stepped up to help obtain special equipment to make Haylee more comfortable and to help the Emenses take care of her.
"She's come a long way emotionally in four years," Emens said. "She thinks and behaves like an adult."
When Donna Emens saw Haylee's picture in the newspaper in the April 2010 article, she recognized her as one of the young students she worked with in the Tuscumbia Head Start program. She had not seen her for years because Haylee's family had moved out of state.
Judson Emens said Haylee has a friend in Birmingham who also has cerebral palsy she visits from time to time. Haylee has also been a bride's maid in a wedding with a friend. He also said Haylee has become intensely interested in Tuscumbia native Helen Keller, who became deaf, blind and mute at an early age and went to become a world renowned advocate for people with disabilities.
When the plane landed and the engine was shut down, Wilson opened the door and Haylee was asked if she enjoyed the flight.
"I want one of these for Christmas," she said. "I'm going to tell my best friend, who also has CP, that she needs to try it. She would love it.
"This has been such a great day," she said. "I'm so blessed to have people who would do this."
With that, Judson and family friend Joe Fulmer climbed aboard the plane with Haylee and they were off for another flight over the Shoals and the Tennessee River.
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Employee passes available for students with continuing research over holiday break with written request from faculty
Due to the surplus of parking over the holiday break, students with a valid student parking permit may obtain a temporary employee pass allowing them to park in designated green spaces from Monday, Dec. 23 to Friday, Jan. 3. To obtain such a pass, a written request must be received by Parking and Transportation Services no later than Thursday, Dec. 19 at noon in person or via email to email@example.com.
The written request must be submitted by a faculty advisor and include the:
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2) the work location and reason for the request.
All requests will be reviewed on a case by case basis. All passes must be picked up by Friday, Dec. 21 at noon and displayed on the vehicle's dashboard in conjunction with a valid university parking permit.
Increased activity in Sikes Parking Lot on Thursday, Dec 5 for the Lighting of the Gardens and CU on ICE
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All parking rules and regulations will be enforced over holiday break
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BANGUI, Central African Republic — Thousands of Muslims climbed aboard trucks protected by heavily armed Chadian soldiers in an exodus Friday from Bangui, the capital of Central African Republic. Their flight follows months of escalating attacks on anyone perceived as supporting a now-defunct Muslim rebel government blamed for scores of atrocities during its rule of the predominantly Christian country.
In The Hague, Netherlands, the prosecutor of the International Criminal Court announced a preliminary investigation into potential war crimes or crimes against humanity in the nation, saying the crisis has "gone from bad to worse" since September.
Along the streets of Bangui, Christians cheered the convoy's departure for neighboring Chad, which is mostly Muslim. It was a bitter send-off for the Muslims, who had in some cases lived alongside Christians for generations and have few ties to Chad.
The dangers for those who stayed behind were clear: One man who tumbled off the precariously overloaded trucks was brutally slain on the spot, witnesses said.
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"He didn't even have the time to fall; he landed into the hands of the angry mob who then lynched him at the scene," said Armando Yanguendji, a resident of the Gobongo district who witnessed the attack.
"The Christians say the Muslims must go back where they came from — that's why we are going home," said Osmani Benui as she fled Bangui. "We couldn't stay here because we had no protection."
The aid group Doctors Without Borders said Friday that tens of thousands of Muslims have now fled to Chad and Cameroon. And the U.N. refugee agency said that almost 9,000 people have fled to Cameroon in the past 10 days, bringing the number of refugees in Cameroon to 22,000 since the current violence began.
The dangers are not limited to the capital. Communities remain trapped in parts of northwest Central African Republic, according to Doctors Without Borders. A Muslim community of more than 8,000 people in Bouar "remains effectively imprisoned, unable to flee the violence."
U.N. deputy spokesman Farhan Haq said that nearly 840,000 people remain displaced inside the country, and "with no immediate prospect to return home as the rainy season begins, the refugee agency fears a worsening crisis."
In announcing the International Criminal Court's preliminary investigation, prosecutor Fatou Bensouda cited reports of "hundreds of killings, acts of rape and sexual slavery, destruction of property, pillaging, torture, forced displacement and recruitment and use of children in hostilities."
Although most of Central African Republic's roughly 4.6 million citizens are Christian, there is a sizable Muslim population in its north near the borders with Sudan and Chad.
Fighting in the country has worsened since March, when an alliance of Muslim rebel groups from the north united to overthrow the president of a decade.
Although their grievances were political and economic — not religious — fighting has taken on an increasingly sectarian tone since then.
The rebels, known as Seleka, were aided by Chadian and Sudanese mercenaries. They quickly became despised by Christians in the capital after the fighters went on looting sprees, raping and killing civilians at random. An armed Christian movement known as the anti-Balaka, aided by loyalists of ousted President François Bozizé, began retaliating several months later.
The Muslim rebel leader who took power in March has stepped aside, and the country is being led by former Bangui Mayor Catherine Samba-Panza as interim president.
In recent weeks, mobs have set fire to mosques and killed and mutilated Muslims.


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Local minimum wage: Fair or foul?
Question: Will a city-level minimum wage affect San Diego's competitiveness?
Marney Cox, San Diego Association of Governments
Answer: YES
Raising the price of a product or service, including labor, means there will be less of it demanded and more of it supplied. Because minimum wage ordinances set minimum wages and do not guarantee jobs, businesses that rely on minimum wage workers will employ fewer in the City, and those areas outside the City will have a "labor cost" competitive advantage in the products and services produced by minimum wage workers. Some minimum wage workers will be "priced" out of the City's labor market because there are fewer jobs available at a wage commensurate with their productive value.
Phil Blair, Manpower
Answer: YES
And not in a good way. Any increase in the cost of doing business in the city of San Diego hurts San Diego's competitiveness. Lets not be naive and think it doesn't. The question should be -- do you help a lot of people a little (those who get raises) and hurt some (those who lose their jobs) a lot? When any business is faced with increased costs of doing business the first line of defense is can I do without this service -- automate or outsource/offshore it? Does San Diego want its cost of labor to be significantly higher than La Mesa's? And one of the highest in the nation? And wonder why San Diego businesses start here, and expand elsewhere?
Kelly Cunningham, National University System
Answer: YES
Such large discrepancy in minimum wage from the rest of the state and particularly nearby communities makes the City of San Diego considerably less competitive. Essentially outlawing low-paying jobs, least skilled and inexperienced workers face another barrier to obtaining work and reaching the first rung of income mobility. In upcoming National University System research, minimum wage discrepancies of more than $1.00 between bordering states were found to occur in only seven cases among 214 instances observed. Small differences in minimum wage may have minimal impact, but wide variances significantly disrupt the capabilities of businesses to be competitive within many industries.
Gina Champion-Cain, American International Investments
She is not participating this week.
Alan Gin, University of San Diego
Answer: NO
Nationally, 55 percent of all minimum wage workers are in the leisure and hospitality sector and another 14 in retailing. Leisure and hospitality and retailing are not the areas one normally thinks of in terms of being competitive for industries. The industries that regions normally compete for are in sectors such high technology, biotechnology, telecommunications, etc. Jobs in those fields typically pay far more than the minimum wage, so they would not be affected by an increase. It could be argued that with higher pay and spending power for those earning the minimum wage, the city of San Diego could be more attractive to restaurants and retailers.
Stephan Goss, Zeeto Media
Answer: YES
I think it will negatively affect San Diego's competitiveness, but I still very much support an increase of the minimum wage. I believe it is sub-optimal to do it on the city level but since it looks like the state and federal governments are not going to do much anytime soon, San Diego will have to lead by example, even if it does create challenges to the job market. Paying a livable wage will always be a competitive disadvantage but competitiveness cannot be a higher priority then providing a minimum livable wage to citizens.
James Hamilton, University of California San Diego
Answer: NO
Hotels and restaurants are important for San Diego tourism. But I expect many businesses will find other ways to cut costs to stay competitive. On a recent trip to New York I had to check into the hotel by myself at a computer kiosk, and I am seeing more self-check registers at grocery stores. As we push the minimum wage up, more of these jobs in California and San Diego will be replaced by machines. Of course that's no help for people who are looking for a starter job and unable to find one.


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26. In its decision 1 (42), the Committee had
expressed its grave concern over the ongoing ethnic conflict taking
place in the territory of the former Yugoslavia and had requested the
Government of Croatia, as well as other successor Governments, to submit
by 31 July 1993 additional information on the implementation of the
Convention in its territory. That information (see CERD/C/249 and HRI/CORE/1/Add.32)
was considered by the Committee at its 1002nd meeting (forty-third session)
on 12 August 1993 (see CERD/C/SR.1002). During the consideration of
that information, the representative of the State party invited the
Committee to send one of its members to Croatia in order to clarify
its concerns to the Government and to assist it in adapting its legislation
and policies to the requirements of the Convention (see A/48/18, para.
27. In its concluding observations, the Committee
noted the invitation extended to it by the representative and requested
the State party to confirm by 1 October 1993 if it agreed that a mission
be undertaken by the country rapporteur, Mr. Mario Yutzis, under the
Advisory Services and Technical Assistance Programme of the Centre for
Human Rights to assist the Government in reporting on the implementation
of the Convention. Confirmation was subsequently received and the mission
was undertaken from 21 to 25 March 1994.
28. During
his mission, Mr. Yutzis met with numerous officials from various
government ministries and the Supreme Court and
discussed with them a wide range of issues under the Convention including:
the drafting and implementation of legislation on ethnic and national
minorities; the role of an independent electronic media in creating
an atmosphere of tolerance and understanding; conditions at alien
centres and policies concerning refugees; and the access of "foreign" persons to educational, health and other benefits.
29. At
its 1062nd meeting (forty-fifth session), on 15 August 1994, the
Committee considered the report of Mr. Yutzis
on his mission. As a result of that consideration, the Committee
requested its chairman to address a letter to the Minister for Foreign
of the Republic of Croatia expressing the Committee's appreciation
to the Government for the cooperation and assistance extended to
Mr. Yutzis
during his mission and reiterating the Committee's request that the
State party provide further information, as set out in its concluding
observations adopted at its forty-third session (see A/48/18, paras.
496-506). In his letter, the chairman indicated that the further
requested by the Committee should be submitted no later than 1 December
1994 so that it might be considered by the Committee at its forty-sixth
session (27 February-17 March 1995). The Committee also expressed its
readiness, should the Government so request, to send one of its members,
within the framework of the Advisory Services and Technical Assistance
Programme of the Centre for Human Rights, to assist the Government
any matter it deemed appropriate, with a view to implementing the
provisions of the Convention.


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For many companies, bankruptcy is an opportunity to gain some breathing space, refinance debt and move on. Most airlines have been through bankruptcy at least once, and many other companies in operation today once had to seek protection from their creditors. It's not often that major companies choose the route of liquidation, but on Thursday, Hostess, the maker of well-known baked goods like Wonder Bread and Twinkies, announced that it was doing precisely that. What Happens Now?
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How Did We Get Here?
In January of this year, Hostess sought bankruptcy for the second time in less than eight years, as it owed more than $1.4 billion in various debts and obligations, including almost $1 billion in pension obligations to the Bakery & Confectionery Union & Industry International Pension fund. While the company reported nearly $1 billion in various plant assets, the company had long struggled to make sustained profits and cash flow from those assets, and the company struggled through numerous leadership changes over the years.
Certainly, management deserves some of the blame here. Hostess had numerous changes in its senior management, and lacked a strong roster of talented baking industry veterans. While the company had much-loved brands and the second-largest share in the U.S. market (after Grupo Bimbo), management couldn't find a way to make sustained profits with that. What's more, companies like Bimbo, Flowers (NYSE:FLO), Mondelez (Nasdaq:MDLZ) and Campbell Soup (NYSE:CPB) were outmaneuvering the company with new product development and in-store promotion activities.
Nevertheless, the final straw would seem to be an unsustainable employee cost structure. Hostess got a bankruptcy judge to sign off an adjustments to union contracts that would cut wages and benefits by about 30%, but the Bakery, Confectionery, Tobacco Workers and Grain Millers International Union (BCTGM) refused to go along and went on strike. In response, management warned that if the strike continued, they would be forced to liquidate the company. While the Teamsters Union warned the BCTGM that the company's management was not bluffing (and was indeed in an untenable state), the BCTGM refused to budge and Hostess management opted for liquidation.
SEE: Distressed Debt An Avenue To Profit In Corporate Bankruptcy
Successful bidders are not required to take on the employees, so a bidder could acquire brands like Twinkies and HoHos and manufacture them in existing plants - offering no relief for the 18,000 or so workers who will now be out of work.
Although there would seem to be a lot of overlap between Bimbo's products and Hostess, I'm not sure Bimbo will make a bid. Bimbo tried to acquire Hostess during the prior bankruptcy and ultimately ended up acquiring Sara Lee's bakery operations. Adding Hostess would boost its market share to around one-third to 40%, and that may be problematic for some regulators (and retailers like Wal-Mart (NYSE:WMT) couldn't be too happy about it either).
Flowers, Mondelez and Campbell Soup could also be options, and I could perhaps see Kellogg (NYSE:K) having some interest in adding the snack cake brands to its existing Keebler operations. Similarly, I wouldn't be surprised to see the Hostess brands broken up - it would surprise me if Kellogg or Mondelez wanted the fresh bread operations, for instance.
SEE: An Overview Of Corporate Bankruptcy
Did This Have to Happen?
Looking through some of the details of this announcement, I really have to question whether this whole situation was necessary. In particular, I have to wonder about the agenda of the BCTGM union.
What may not be commonly appreciated is that the large pension fund obligation is not at risk; Hostess was part of a multi-party pension plan where others must take on the liability if a member goes bankrupt. As a result, Bimbo will be on the hook for roughly one-quarter of the pension liability, with Mondelez responsible for 15%, and Safeway (NYSE:SWY) and Kroger ( NYSE:KR) collectively responsible for another 15% or so.
So at least insofar as the pension was concerned, the union knew that money wasn't at risk. What's more, while I appreciate the anger and frustration of workers asked to take another 30% hit to wages and benefits due to management's mistakes, I have to ask whether it's better for these 18,000+ workers to have a job that pays 70% of what it paid before or no job at all and lose 100% of their pay (particularly right before Christmas). After all, this isn't an economy where 18,000 workers can easily be reabsorbed. In any case, the workers had their chance to vote and they made their decision.
The Bottom Line
Here again we see an example where even great brands cannot protect a company indefinitely. While it's almost impossible to think that Twinkies and other popular snack cakes won't re-emerge under somebody else's umbrella, the Hostess saga is a painful lesson in how changing industry dynamics along with uncompetitive cost structures and incompetent management can destroy even an otherwise strong collection of brands.
At the time of writing, Stephen D. Simpson did not own any shares in any company mentioned in this article.
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The RWA is one of five Royal Academies of Great Britain and Ireland and has a membership of 150 Academicians elected by their peers. You can view profiles of our existing Academicians and RWA Artist Network by clicking on the links - please note that this area of our website is under construction, and not all artist profiles are available to view.
The RWA is one of the five Royal Academies of Great Britain and Ireland. It is an independent arts organisation with a number of membership schemes. The RWA is pleased to be re-launching its Artist Network membership scheme, aimed at practising visual artists wishing to develop their artistic careers.
The RWA exists to advance the arts, culture and heritage, and the education of the public in the fine arts, to uphold standards in contemporary art and to promote the appreciation of and develop talent and excellence in the fine arts.
It does this by presenting a regular and varied programme of exhibitions, by forging education links with schools, universities and art colleges, by maintaining and developing an important collection of works of art and by acting as a major regional venue where the arts may be appreciated and encouraged.
Becoming an Academician
Academicians are artists at the forefront of their profession who have achieved excellence in their field. Membership is by application and selection.
Academicians are elected on the basis that they are:
• Practising artists or architects of ability and experience
• Creators of art works judged to be of a consistently high standard
• Willing to undertake the commitments and responsibilities of elected membership of the Academy
Elected members are expected to contribute to the activities of the Academy. This includes exhibiting in the annual Autumn Exhibition and assisting in the work of the Academy with exhibitions, events and educational activities.
The deadline for applications this year has now passed and the shortlist will be announced shortly. The deadline for 2017's applications will be next March.
To find out more about Becoming an Academician and Academician Rights and Responsibilities and Benefits, or to request an Academician Application Form please contact Jess Kirkby.
Becoming a member of the RWA Artist Network
Are you an artist looking for opportunities to develop your career? Would you like to be involved in a thriving arts organisation with opportunities to exhibit, network, socialise and promote yourself? Do you want the opportunity to play a part in shaping the future of Bristol's first established art gallery?
The RWA's vision is to create a 21st century gallery for all, providing a unique resource within the region. You can now join us in our goal to become the most exciting and inspirational centre for the visual arts by becoming an Artist Member for only £10 a month.
The RWA Artist Network is open to practicing visual artists. It provides an opportunity for artists to engage with the RWA, providing access to a wider peer network and professional advice and support. Your application will be subject to selection based on the quality of the work you present in the application. The Selection Panel is made up of RWA Academicians.
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: 15th June and 15th December annually
Members are encouraged to support and engage with our exhibitions and learning programme and will benefit from contact with our Academician body, which plays a vital role in the RWA's artistic community.
The scheme is open to:
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- Artists willing to contribute to and engage with the RWA's dynamic artistic community
RWA Artist Network entitlements:
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- Invitations to RWA Private Views
- Half-price submission fee on all works submitted to open exhibitions
- A profile on the RWA website providing an opportunity to showcase your work
- Discounted entry to artist professional development seminars at the RWA, where applicable
- Access to advice and mentoring by Academicians
- Opportunities to socialise with other Artist Network members and Academicians at exclusive quarterly events within RWA galleries with private viewing of the current exhibitions
- 10% discount with the Bristol Drawing School (part of the RWA)
- 5% Discount in the RWA café
- A monthly e-newsletter providing news, updates and opportunities
- Use of 'Artist Network Member of the RWA' on curriculum vitae
Members are required to:
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The next application deadline is 15th June 2016. All applications must be sent via email to email@example.com. Your application must contain an artist CV, artist statement (no more than 300 words) and between 5-10 images of your work, labelled with medium, size and date.
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Recent Developments and Recurring Dilemmas in Cancer Screening: Colon, Lung, Thyroid
A new stool DNA test was recently approved by the FDA for colon cancer screening. My first reaction was "Yay! I hope it's good enough to replace all those unpleasant, expensive screening colonoscopies." But of course, things are never that simple. I wanted to explain the new test for our readers; but before I could start writing, some other issues in cancer screening barged in and demanded to be included. They exemplify the dilemmas we face with every screening test. We have covered these issues before, but mainly in reference to mammography and prostate (PSA) screening. My article morphed into a CLT sandwich: colon, lung, and thyroid cancer screening.
The current issue of American Family Physician has a great article on cancer screening. It uses lucid graphics to illustrate lead time bias, length time bias, and overdiagnosis bias, as well the effect of varying tumor growth rates on screening success rates, all concepts that have been covered by Dr. Gorski here. Briefly, screening may do more harm than good if:
- It detects cancerous cells that never would have developed into invasive cancers or harmed the patient in any way;
- Early diagnosis and treatment decrease quality of life without reducing death rates; or
- The test falsely indicates cancer in patients who don't have it or fails to indicate cancer in some who do. (more…)


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About 5 months ago I went to a Pixel Art workshop/lecture, it was great learning from people of the area and stuff, but I kept wondering at the time, how could I put mix Cartography with Pixelart. Needless to say, after 2 days trying something I gave up, and I thought "Hey maybe pixel art isn`t my thing.". Today at work got bored, and had nothing to do, so I decided to do some art with pixel art "What If I tried making a mountain in a pixel art style?". Well that`s the result, bear in mind this was just a test, I got quite excited with the result, and might do a bigger and more complex map.
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Wednesday, June 20, 2012 - 07:00
The posters (car cards) have begun appearing in subway cars this week, rotating through three different themes.
Tuesday, June 19, 2012 - 07:00
A heat wave slated to hit the metropolitan area can impact your commute if the MTA must reduce power consumption as required by contracts with our power suppliers.
Monday, June 18, 2012 - 07:00
Minor league baseball is back as the Brooklyn Cyclones and the Staten Island Yankees are back in action. Use your MetroCard to get to the ballpark for affordable minor league baseball and some breathtaking ocean views.
Friday, June 15, 2012 - 07:00
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Friday, June 15, 2012 - 07:00
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Thursday, June 14, 2012 - 07:00
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Wednesday, June 13, 2012 - 07:00
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Monday, June 11, 2012 - 07:00
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Saturday, June 9, 2012 - 07:00
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Friday, June 8, 2012 - 07:00
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MTA New York City Transit announced today the addition of 98 weekly round trips on the <img src="/siteimages/subwaybullets/l.png" alt="L Subway Line Symbol" border="0"> Line.
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Wednesday, June 6, 2012 - 07:00
A historic journey for the space shuttle that will permanently call New York home.
Monday, June 4, 2012 - 07:00
The MTA Long Island Rail Road has your ticket to see history in the making as Triple Crown contender "I'll Have Another" makes his run for the 144th Belmont Stakes this coming Saturday, June 9.
Monday, June 4, 2012 - 07:00
Talk about a room with a view! Seven new peregrine falcon chicks are living in their parents' nesting boxes high atop three MTA bridges
Thursday, May 31, 2012 - 07:00
Congratulations to all our winners! Twenty-five individuals and groups had been accepted into the Music Under New York (MUNY) program after performing at the program's 25th annual auditions held on May 16.
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Our new online Gallery provides creative professionals a platform to showcase their portfolio of work, gain exposure, build their network, find collaborators, and become eligible for funding opportunities like The Studio. The Gallery also helps fans of cutting edge creative work to discover new artists and inspiring projects. Each week we'll be selecting a few of our favorites and bringing you the best of what The Creators Project community has to offer. To have your work featured, submit your tech-powered projects to the Gallery.
John Harwood: Geometroflora
In the video above, UK-based 3D CGI artist John Harwood capitalizes on naturally occurring geometric forms. But he casts his digital floral designs in bronze and gold, re-contextualizing them entirely, producing geometric transmutations that create a kaleidoscopic visual effect. Harwood sums up his work in the video's typographic conclusion: "immersive gold bronze interplay—Geometroflora."
Filiz Sahin: Cosmo Path Type
Cosmo Path Type is an Encapsulated PostScript (EPS) font that plays on the labyrinthine quality of office cubicles, the anatomy of spaceships, and the simple two-points-make-a-line graphic geometry that Adobe Illustrator's pen path tool utilizes. The font is free to download courtesy of Sahin.
Watson Design Group: Mobile Augmented Reality Demo
The same day that Google's Project Glass patent was approved, WDG shared a video of their own dabblings in augmented reality. Above, the creative group explores the capabilities of two new mobile augmented reality platforms (compatible with both Android and iOS) developed using Unity3D. In this video, an experimenter uses both an iPad and an Android to guide a virtual car through a constantly shifting AR landscape.


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When two people, typically a guy and a girl, leave in a vehicle together but arrive at the destination several minutes or even hours after everyone else. What happens with the guy in the girl in that excess time is typically described as being "Stuck on a Roundabout".
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I want another baby!
Im 18 and my boyfriends 21, we hava a four month old son and im dying for another baby! my boyfriend says its too soon but i want children at a close age, ive felt this way since declan-my son was 2 months, im sooo brudy and i feel im not aloud to! i dont know what to do, if my boyfriend isnt keen i feel like hes holding us back from the perfect family! i love him to bits but every time he says its too soon it makes me think it will never be the right time?! how do i convince him its right?
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most doctors recommend waiting at least a year before TTC again so your body has time to heal completely after the first baby. you are young and have a lot of time. enjoy your son a few more months before adding to your family.posted 02/21/2008 by mamacita31179
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In addition to refining much of what has been made available through the phase one implementation of the myAU portal, the overall goal of phase two was to target content, such as links, announcements, and services, dynamically and specifically to personalize the portal user experience. This has been done through two key projects.
On March 9, 2012, American University introduced a new version of the Today@AU e-newsletter for campus announcements. Since its inception in 2001, Today@AU has become an essential resource for communicating with students, faculty, and staff in the AU community. However, its production and distribution depended upon outdated technology and inefficient work flow, making it challenging for users to submit and post announcements in the most convenient, targeted, and timely manner.
The new Today@AU offers updated software tools for submitting, approving, viewing, and delivering announcements that will make for a more responsive and efficient user experience.
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The university thrives on collaboration, whether through formal project teams, informal working groups, special interest groups, departmental management teams, etc. In the past, most of these groups have relied heavily on e-mail messages to communicate, share documents, and exchange ideas. Although e-mail has worked as a messaging tool for these purposes, it is challenging to keep track of related topics simply through e-mails.
Microsoft SharePoint, the technology on which the portal is built, provides a great platform to collaborate through the implementation of team sites. More than 40 team sites have been rolled out in a phases for project teams and departmental committees, while we prepare to operationalize the support model longer term.
We hope to complete a full rollout of team sites with appropriate training for team site owners later this year. These powerful tools can be used for collaboration among research faculty with a specific interest, staff working on project teams, budget committees, departmental committees, and more.
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Hi there,
I'm new to Zimbra, and I'm trying to use its internal OpenLDAP for OS authentication in a Linux Mint client. The software versions are the following:
* Zimbra: Release 6.0.9_GA_2686.RHEL5_64_20101115233514 CentOS5_64 FOSS edition.
* Zimbra OS server: CentOS release 5.5 (Final)
* Client: Linux Mint 10 Julia
I was having some problems trying to connect to Zimbra OpenLDAP from the client with ldapsearch command. I could not make that work with start TLS on port 389; however the regular connection works fine.
As Linux Mint is an Ubuntu derivative, and is using the OpenLDAP tools with GNU TLS (which I have read that can have some problems), I decided to start trying first from the ZImbra server itself. So, in the CentOS host I copied the CA certificate to /etc/openldap/cacerts directory, make the soft link with the hash number, and configured the variable TLS_CACERTDIR with that directory in ldap.conf. After that, I could execute something like:
ldapsearch -x "(objectclass=*)" -D cn=config -W -ZZ
And it worked fine. However, when trying to test only the connection with openssl, an error is given:
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31319:error:140790E5:SSL routines:SSL23_WRITE:ssl handshake failure:s23_lib.c:188:
The same thing happen if I try with the -CApath option. So, does anyone can help me to discover what could be wrong?. I would like to resolve this problem first, so I could continue with the Linux Mint problem then.
And more specifically to Zimbra: as I have said, I am new to Zimbra, but have some experience with OpenLDAP. Then, I would like to know where TLS configurations for OpenLDAP can be viewed / edited. I have tried with zmlocalconfig command, but all that I can find is ldap_starttls_supported and ldap_common_require_tls.
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FATEN offers loan products that are designed to serve borrowers all over Palestine, including some religiously conservative areas. A key tenet of Islam is the prohibition of interest in the lending or accepting of money. This prohibition is based on the belief that money should be seen only as a medium of exchange and that it has no value in itself. FATEN has adapted the terms of this loan to fit the cultural context by attaching a 0% interest rate to the loan. In order to cover its costs, FATEN does charge a servicing fee. The amount you see fundraising includes both the principal loan and the loan servicing fees. As with all Kiva loans, you should expect to have your funds returned to you in accordance with the repayment schedule attached to this loan. For more information on lending in the Muslim world, please visit Kiva's Muslim World Lending helptext: http://tinyurl.com/3aekx8m.
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Col. Charles D. Costanza, commander of the 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division "Sledgehammer" poses with Kayleen Grider, Family Readiness Group leader for Company C, 2nd Battalio, 69th Armor Regiment, after presenting her with a Certificate of Appreciation for her volunteer efforts, Jan. 24, at the quartly Volunteer Award Ceremony. The ceremony recognized smith, and 26 other volunteers from the brigade's six battalions, for the countless hours they have devouted to the organization. "I don't [volunteer] for the recognition, but I am honored to receive the award. I love interacting with the wives and families, and knowing they have things taken care of," Grider said. Grider is the spouse of Sgt. 1st Class Jame Grider, a platoon sergeant with 2-69 Armor Rgt.
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"The only 'failed meditation' is one we leave behind on the cushion when we go about our day."
-- Stefnoble
Did you ever wonder why this world of ours is so mad? Everyone wants something, very few seem truly content. It seems like we humans spend a huge amount of time trying to find some form of satisfaction and happiness in the world, whether through our relationships, profession, possessions, travel and so on. Yet, due to the impermanent and insubstantial nature of reality, we are so often disappointed. Hence the realization that, if looking for happiness outside of ourselves doesn't work, perhaps we should try looking for it inside ourselves. We are like the musk deer that has a beautiful smell in its belly yet searches the forest looking for the smell!
Whether through time-tested traditional practices such as meditation or simply being quiet and reflective, taking time to just be with ourselves has both an immediate and an enduring effect. We get more peaceful. We get happier. We get kinder, more compassionate and wiser. We are not disappointed. What more could we want?
"Meditation means I don't have to dwell on unpleasant circumstances and feelings. It means I can choose to change my perspective and look at life from the point of view that reminds me that I'm part of the whole. It means I don't have to stay mired in sadness... meditation means I'm more happy and at peace than I'd be without it."
-- From a comment to our previous blog by CaveatMagnusFrater
Meditation is the greatest gift we can give ourselves but it is easily misunderstood. Just as there are numerous choices in the world -- where we live, what we wear, what work we do, etc. -- so too there are many choices when it comes to meditation techniques or forms of inner journeying. However, we often see people holding tightly to their method or technique as if it were a matter of dire importance, which misses the deeper meaning of meditation.
In our blog last week, "Meditation: Not What You Think," we made the point that meditation is actually not any particular technique or method but an experience of radiant emptiness that arises naturally as all trying stops. This generated many interesting comments, of which here are just a few:
"I think that the more one sees mediation as a goal, as a destination versus as merely another path on the journey; the more one tends to strive, but never arrive. Meditation is about "letting go" -- and that includes holding on to it as a goal. Meditation is not something you 'do' because it is something that you 'be'."
-- PenguinLinux
"Meditation is very personal, always evolving and nearly impossible to describe. Years ago it was a way for me to change negative patterns and overcome depression and other problems; today it seems more about letting go of deeper layers of ego and allowing for healing, which is necessary for me to feel more compassion. I think the Buddha had that right: if there is a goal, it's to live a life with more compassion. That can only happen when we get ourselves out of the way. A person may 'see' the light of an aura, feel a wave of blissful energy, but I don't think that's the goal, you still come back to yourself and the human condition."
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"As long as we hold the intention to be present and compassionate, our experience of meditation will unfold quite naturally, whatever techniques we practice... Whether we are focused on a single sensation like the breath or noticing all that arises and falls away in our spacious field of awareness, we are reconnecting with our natural ability to be present and to feel our connection with all beings."
-- Stefnoble
"'Sitting on the cushion for me is no practice,' asserted Kabir Iskander. Silence fell over his listeners. One could hear the air rapidly drawn in as they gasped with sudden surprise over his words. 'It is the manner by which this understanding is expressed. I sit not to learn about myself or about matters of the spirit but as an expression of that which is already within me. When sitting there is no purpose, when standing no aim, and when walking no destination. It precedes the sitting, standing, and walking. Namaste.' And Kabir Iskander walked off the stage and returned to writing his poetry." From "How to Live in the Spirit" by Kabir Iskander
-- Pratitya
In other words, meditation is not about reaching higher states of consciousness, having visions, or even or feeling good -- although that is fine if it does happen. It is just about stopping and being with whatever arises, whether good or not so good. It is about freedom in this very moment! We are all part of the same all pervading conscious.
A favorite story of ours is about a monk who meditated for many, many years always longing for a sign that he was progressing, that his meditation was worthwhile. Then one day he suddenly had a vision of a beautiful golden Buddha that filled his mind. He was so happy he ran to his master to share it with him. The master was very pleased. He praised the young monk: "This is very good, very good," and then added: "And if you keep meditating hopefully it will go away!"
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This is a short-term marriage. Less than four years. Under Oregon law, the court's first approach to the attempt a recission, i.e., attempting to place the parties back to the positions they were in, and presumably still would be in, had no marriage occurred. Of course, if there has been a substantial commingling of properties and assets, this may not be possible. And in that case, the goal of the court is to make an "equitable division and distribution" of the parties' marital assets and properties.
As to spousal support, given the facts you are discribing (and, of course, not hearing her view of the facts), it would appear that she has little if any basis on which to assert a claim for spousal support. Short term marriage. She is younger than you by more than 10 years. She has above-average income, probably sufficient to allow her to maintain a standard of living not overly disproportionate to that which was enjoyed during the marriage. The fact that she hurt her arm is (without more) not a basis for claiming spousal support. Also, your Soc. Sec. it not considered as property subject to division incident to divorce, but it may be taken into consideration in determining your ability to pay spousal support IF-- and only IF -- the court fist determines that there is a factual basis justifying wife spousal support claim. Also, your ability to pay spousal support -- if such is warranted -- would be based on your personal adjusted gross income. The gross income of your business is NOT the basis for spousal support; rather, what is important is what you take home from the business.
CLICK HERE to see the Oregon Statute pertaining to spousal support. (Scroll down to subsection (1)(d).
Some of my Oregon attorney friends have posted information on their websites discuss spousal support under Oregon law.
CLICK HERE to view Gil Feibleman's website.
CLICK HERE is view Shelley Fuller's website.
CLICK HERE to see what Barbara Aaby says.
CLICK HERE to see what Jeff Matthews says.
CLICK HERE to see what Kathy Proctor says.
CLICK HERE for Paul DeBast's article about "Divorce concerns for those over 50."
Finally, CLICK HERE for a very well-written article (if I say so myself) regard spousal support, alimony and tax consequences.
I wish you all the best.
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As a part of their participation in AccessComputing, the Department of Computer Science at NCSU:
- has a representative on AccessComputing phone calls;
- participates in an AccessComputing Community of Practice;
- participated in an AccessComputing Capacity-Building Institute;
- will participate in some future training, Capacity-Building Institute, or other AccessComputing Activity;
- makes their department more accessible and more welcoming to students with disabilities;
- collects data about students with disabilities at their institution;
- works to improve accessibility of their website and publications;
- has hosted interns funded by AccessComputing; and
- will create a small working group to focus on accessibility issues, which will work with a student advisory group and enlist their computing students to help build things to solve accessibility issues.
North Carolina State University AccessComputing Team Members
Greg Kraus
Greg Kraus is the information technology accessibility coordinator at NCSU where he works with developers, faculty, content creators, and administrators to consult on the accessibility of campus projects, provide training, and help set policy to ensure a barrier-free IT environment for all people.
Matt Stallmann
Matt Stallmann is a professor of computer science at NCSU.
Rebecca Sitton
Rebecca Sitton is the assistive technology coordinator in the Disability Services Office at NCSU.
Rob St. Amant
Rob St. Amant is an associate professor in the Department of Computer Science at NCSU. His current research is on human-computer interaction, cognitive modeling, and accessibility.
Sabina T. Vermeulen
Sabina T. Vermeulen, associate director, has been working at the NCSU Disability Services Office since August 1999. She received a bachelor of arts in psychology from the College of Mount Saint Vincent, and a master of science in education-rehabilitation counseling from Hunter College of The City University of New York.
Sina Bahram
Sina Bahram is an accessibility researcher and doctoral candidate in the Department of Computer Science at NCSU. His field of research is human computer interaction (HCI) with a focus on the use of innovative environments and multi-modal approaches to facilitate eyes-free exploration of highly graphical information.
Suzanne Balik
Suzanne Balik is a lecturer in computer science at NCSU. She is also a Ph.D. student whose dissertation focuses on providing people who are blind with the means to create and examine graphs (node-link diagrams) in a universally accessible way.