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Surge In Government Job Creation, Most Since August 2008, Offset By Private Jobs Decline Adds To ADP Confusion
Moments after the outlier ADP private payrolls jobs number, the highest since November 2012, was released Gallup offered its own poll-based take on the US jobs market with the release of its monthly US Jobs Creation Index. To some this useful datapoint may explain the ADP-reported surge in hiring, although a more nuanced read simply add to the confusion.
According to the headling job creation index, June saw a +27 print, the same as May, and tying the highest score of job creation in the six year history of the index. Here is how the index measures "job creation":
Gallup's Job Creation Index is a measure of net hiring activity in the U.S., with the monthly average based on a nationally representative sample of more than 16,000 full- and part-time workers in June. As was the case in May, June's +27 index score is based on 40% of employees saying their employer is hiring workers and expanding the size of its workforce and 13% saying their employer is letting workers go and reducing the size of its workforce. Another 41% report no change in staffing.
This is what the index has looked like since inception:
So on the surface this is great news, and corroborates the ADP print, further laying the case for a consensus beating NFP print tomorrow.
However, Gallup also reported the components of the broader Index: namely non-government, or private jobs - those allegedly tracked by ADP - as well as government workers. This is what Gallup reported:
The Job Creation Index score among government workers increased four points from May, resulting in a net hiring score of +18 for June. This score is the highest since the +16 in August 2008, when Gallup first began to measure government employment. The index score increased in June among federal, state, and local government workers, though state and local government workers continue to report a more positive hiring situation than do federal workers.
What about non-government workers? The Job Creation Index score among nongovernment workers registered at +28 for June, a decline from the 29 registered in May.
And visually:
In other words, job creation in the US was scorching hot in June.... among government workers. Meanwhile the private job arena actually posted a relative decline in hiring intentions, which clearly conflicts with what ADP reported was a surge in private job additions in June. Gallup's own conclusion: "After five months of U.S. workers reporting increased hiring at their workplaces, June's index score maintained the level from May. June's score could represent a brief halt in the consistent increases in the index so far in 2014, but it could also signal that job creation perceptions are leveling off after a five-month period of progress for the job market."
So what does this conflicting data mean? Simple: the BLS random number generator will be busy today (supposedly Yellen will know the NFP print when she speaks today at 11 am) ahead of its public dissemination tomorrow.
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Always expect more people on the government (taxpayer) tab in an election year.
Same as it ever was.
level 1 job: working for the bank that lends the money into existence
level 2 job: working for the gov or the corp that borrowed the money into existence
level 3 job: providing goods and services to the level-2 entity
"I'd rather have a cadre in a village than a battalion in the field." -- Ho Chi Minh
That's right.
New hires for all the new ammo.
I still do not get how employment went up while the economy was contracting at a 2.9% rate. When has that ever happened before? If true, and if the contraction cpntinues, the correction in employment will be brutal.
Are these surveys of "anticipated" hires and fires actually just measuring the effectiveness of hopium? They simply seem to be using anything positive as a ramp and anything negative as inconclusive.
Quick, hire more before the November election! Libtards want to win big.
Must be more of that "going forward without Congress" stuff again. Who needs Democracy?
"Going forward without Congress" isn't that hard to do. Unless you're actively walking backwards you are going forward compared to Congress.
That implies Congress cares about us cockroaches.
Well we've seen a lot of government-contracted paving going on in June. Nothing says recovery like police detail orange cones, and dudes holding up SLOW signs.
There are as many shovel ready jobs as government will pay for.
All blessings upon the Wise and Great Obama, Giver of Jobs, Protector of Wall Street, Printer Extrodinaire of the Currency, Accumulator of Executive Power, Maintainer of the List of Killing, Prosecutor of His Enemies, Creator of Needed Laws, Droner of the Weak and Holder of the Prize of Peace!
its all M. O. P. E.
management of PERSPECTIVES economics...
aka - LIES.............
all employment numbers now report combined - hides the reality of how blotus the goobamunt really is
fat goobamunt means higher taxes are on the way
hopey changey Barry strikes again
What the fuck happened to sequester?
The world was going to stop rotating or spin off it's fucking axis. Veterans were getting tossed out of the national monuments due to that shitshow.
Now they are increasing employees?
Sequester... Lol...... all they did is slow the rate of spending.
hiring more employees is exactly the way we slowed spending at my job
Sent from Moonman's Iphone at unemployment office
the sequester legislation was all but repealed after the partial gov't shutdown.
How do I get me one of those gubermint jobs? Once old Yeller drives all returns to zero, I'm going to need a new 'job'.
Never expect a true answer from this administration and you will not be disapointed. This economy is a joke by any measure of history!
We're going to war. "That will mop up labor liquidity."
Poroshenko is no "poor old shenko." This guy is a Billy Bad Ass and he's recruiting for manpower and he's getting it from an unemployed and pissed "West."
Same holds true for Iraq and if a move is made to secure Libya that as well.
who needs a job?
my co-worker's sister makes $63 /hr on the internet . She has been out of work for 6 months but last month her income was $13421 just working on the internet for a few hours
oh fuck it all......
Nothing new to report in the ongoinglies to prop up the fake recovery....so going off topic...What gives with the huge ugly ads that now appear between an article and the responses?? That crap looks terrible and (/sarc) disrupts the otherwise perfect harmony of ZeroHedge. Are they Tyler's having trouble paying bills???
and they are immune to Adblock plus
This is like calculating the birth rate based on whether or not you are planning to try to get pregnant.
More government parasites and vermin feasting on disease, decay, and death.
Just when you think the regime can not go any lower...
What happens when parasites outnumber the host?
Thats the perfect analogy, but a parasite has its symbiotic relationship mantra ready to go for you.
You get a 2014 Amerika in your face.
more jobs at McDonald, that's good ?
New government higherings on top of bloated IC and Defense budgets 30 years past, present and future with no commercial sector jobs to pay for it anymore!!!!!
To the moon Alice!!!! To the moon!!!!!
Gov't jobs and disability awards are the real picker-uppers!


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C: Andrew Bogut … Marcin Gortat
PF: David Lee … Luis Scola
SF: Harrison Barnes … Michael Beasley
SG: Klay Thompson … Jared Dudley
Stephen Curry … Goran Dragic
Key Warriors injuries: Bogut practiced fully Monday and Tuesday for the first time since fracturing his ankle in January. Curry rested an ankle sprain during the preseason. Andris Biedrins returned to practice this week from a groin injury
Key Warriors reserves: Jarrett Jack, Brandon Rush, Richard Jefferson, Carl Landry, Festus Ezeli, Andris Biedrins.
Onto the Orange Slices…
*Aside from 69 percent free throw shooting that you would hope is just a preseason anomaly, the most worrisome Suns offensive issue coming out of preseason was turnovers. Most of these guys are just barely hearing the message but Coach Alvin Gentry has preached for three and a half years about how it can be nearly impossible to defend a live-ball turnover.
"We have not passed the ball well and we've had some questionable decisions (turnovers)," Gentry said. "In that situation, you put yourself on your heels and those guys (Warriors) coming at you makes it tough."
The Suns averaged 18 turnovers per game. There is some solace in that Goran Dragic made turnovers most frequently, averaging 6.3 per game. He started preseason out of shape because of a training camp ankle sprain and is finding his way with new teammates. They did not make it easy on him by often crowding the paint, making it difficult to penetrate and kick it out to the perimeter or slip a pass by a helping defender.
Dragic has built his conditioning back to 100 percent and expects to be able to bring more defensive pressure than he showed in preseason. He seldom got a chance to use pick-and-roll as the Suns went often to new read-and-react sets that put the ball in Scola's hands.
"Our problem was our spacing was not good," Dragic said. "When I played pick and roll with Marcin, he dived but everybody was inside the paint. It was not easy to find Marcin but hopefully now JD knows and Wes (knows) they have to run to the corner. If we play pick-and-roll, the middle of the floor has to be open so I can find guys."
* Golden State coach Mark Jackson is going to play coy on center Andrew Bogut's status until tonight. Jackson said he would decide whether Bogut will play in tonight's opener when he returns to US Airways Center before tonight's game. Bogut participated fully in Monday's and Tuesday's practices and Wednesday morning's shootaround in Phoenix. The only thing that went wrong was when he mistook the Suns' practice court door for the visiting locker room door.
* Gentry on the Warriors: "Klay Thompson, I think, has really stepped his games up. I look at Harrison Barnes and I think he's played great in the preseason. They're a team that is very, very good offensively. You have to be real solid defensively against these guys and they're very good point shooters. They space the floor and do a good job with that."
* Dudley on opening night: "There's a lot of pressure for us. You've got new guys. It's time to go. I think everyone is excited, anxious, nervous for the season."
*If any Suns player had a chance at an individual award this season, Michael Beasley would be the one if steps into the role of reliable, consistent top scorer for Phoenix. He had career lows in scoring (11.5 points per game), rebounding (4.4 boards per game) and shooting (44.5 percent). The opportunity in Phoenix sets him up for a jump.
* The Suns have lost on opening night the past two years, getting beat by an Eric Gordon jumper with 4.2 seconds remaining at US Airways Center last year and by a game-closing 18-1 run in Portland two years ago.
* Here is how the new locker room arrangement goes, starting at the far left with Goran Dragic in Steve Nash's old digs: Dragic, Dudley, Garrett, Frye, Johnson, Morris, Marshall, Scola, Beasley, Telfair on the long wall and then O'Neal, Tucker, Zeller, Gortat and Brown on the short wall.
* The Suns broadcast has a revamped look. Steve Albert is the new play-by-play man. Eddie Johnson does analysis with Ann Meyers-Drysdale backing him up. Tom Leander hosts pregame, halftime and postgame shows with Tom Chambers' analysis. Kevin Ray handles sideline reporting.
* The infamous Suns shootaround free throw swishing contest resumed today, albeit sans title belt because Jared Dudley left it on a plane last season. Michael Beasley is the new champ, defeating Dudley, Dan Majerle and Markieff Morris. Dudley said Morris is suspended from the contest for a week because he airballed his first free throw and missed the next three.
* Orange shirts are draped over the seats for the fans at US Airways Center tonight.
* Phoenix Phactoid Pharaoh Vince Kozar's Phun Phact o' the Day: The Suns are 23-21 on opening nights, 14-6 on opening nights at home, 3-3 on opening nights at US Airways Center and 6-1 on opening nights against Golden State.
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I cannot keep good form for ever squat, my pc is weak. Any ideas? Should I still increase the weight each workout it wait?
You know in any skilled movement it takes tons of reps to learn it. From a sports background consider that making any "move" second nature takes like 500 reps. Practice those 500 reps with shitty form though and you get a learned shitty response. I'd say only do the weight that you can accomplish with correct form for at least 500 reps before you really start introducing very high levels of stress (high weight/intensity).
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ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) -- Anaheim Ducks prospect Stefan Noesen is out for the season with torn ligaments in his left knee.
The Ducks announced on Monday that Noesen will miss the season.
Anaheim acquired Noesen from the Ottawa Senators last summer along with forward Jakob Silfverberg in a trade for high-scoring forward Bobby Ryan.
The 20-year-old Noesen was a first-round pick by Ottawa in 2011. The Texas native was expected to start with the Ducks' AHL affiliate in Norfolk this season.
Noesen was on crutches at Honda Center on Sunday night with an immobilizing brace on his knee.
Anaheim also recalled right wing Devante Smith-Pelly from Norfolk on Monday. The 21-year-old Smith-Pelly has played 56 games with Anaheim over the past two seasons.
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In a recent interview with Gamasutra, Trion senior VP of publishing David Reid said that he knows why Blizzard lost 600,000 subscribers – detailed in Activision's most recent earnings call: because of his company's new MMO Rift. Rift recently hit its one million games sold milestone, and according to Reid, this has a lot to do with the decline in World of Warcraft subscriptions.
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Okra is rich in fiber, both soluble and insoluble. Half its fiber content is soluble and is in the form of gums and pectin. Soluble fiber helps to lower serum cholesterol, reducing the risk of heart disease. The other half is insoluble fiber which helps to keep the intestinal tract healthy decreasing the risk of some forms of cancer, especially colorectal cancer. The fiber also helps stabilize blood sugar level by delaying sugar absorption from the intestines.
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- High fiber content dietary of okra plants useful for avoidance of obesity, high cholesterol, diabetes, and colon cancer.
- It can help prevent diabetes.
- Content of folates in fresh pod that is high enough help to reduce the possibility of neural tube defects in offspring, especially in the pre-conception.
- High vitamin C in okra plant is a source of antioxidant substances that can protect the body from free radicals that are harmful to the body thereby increasing the endurance of various diseases.
- It's great to eat during the heat of summer as it helps to treat sun stroke.
- Vitamin K in the okra plant useful as a co-factor for enzymes of blood clotting and is needed to strengthen bones.
- It's good for people who have asthma.
- Many alternative health practitioners believe all disease begins in the colon. The okra fiber, absorbing water and ensuring bulk in stools, helps prevent constipation.
- To retain most of okra's nutrients and self-digesting enzymes, it should be cooked as little as possible, e.g. with low heat or lightly steamed. Some eat it raw.
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- One cup of okra(lady's-finger), cooked, boiled, drained, with no added salt has 4 grams of dietary fiber.
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- Potassium - 216 mg
- Phosphorus - 51 mg
- Magnesium - 58 mg
- Calcium - 123 mg
- Iron - 0.45 mg
- Sodium - 10 mg
- Zinc - 0.69 mg
- Copper - 0.136 mg
- Manganese - 0.47 mg
- Selenium - 0.6 mcg
- Also contains small amounts of other minerals.
Vitamins Contained
- Vitamin C - 26.1 mg
- Niacin - 1.394 mg
- Vitamin B1 (thiamine) - 0.211 mg
- Vitamin B2 (riboflavin) - 0.088 mg
- Vitamin B6 - 0.299 mg
- Folate - 74 mcg
- Pantothenic Acid - 0.341 mg
- Vitamin A - 453 IU
- Vitamin K - 64 mcg
- Vitamin E - 0.43 mg
- Contains some other vitamins in small amounts.


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Steve hated it when he just had himself for company. He was only a document editor and had been all his life but he still felt he had the right to socialize. He needed a break from work.
The case notes relating to the missing daughter of the owner of the mineral mine lay spread out on the table.
If he wanted to see living creatures, he could look at the crows flying past the window, but he needed someone to talk to. His thoughts were interrupted.
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He had no idea who was knocking at the door but felt relieved. It was probably a supervisor. He called over.
"Come in."
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He shouted out again.
"Come in!"
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"Come in, if you want. There's nobody here apart from me…"
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The noise was getting louder. Steve wondered if the long hours that he had always worked had burnt him out and caused the distrust and sometimes even paranoia to which he had become accustomed over the last few years. It occurred to him that perhaps the person outside was not a friendly visitor. Steve told himself he couldn't open the door as he was too tired to go over.
He tried to remember if he had any pills left that would give him greater energy but then he saw the empty blister pack where he had discarded it on the floor. Alongside it were other packets, also empty. He knew he shouldn't use so many pills. Perhaps he'd take up a sport to get more energy.
He looked again at the documents. He didn't know how to continue. The case was so complex. He wondered if he should spend the night reading the material. The company had been working on this case for many years and he felt he had made progress but he knew that without warning he might have a meeting the next day. He knew he should try to do a good job. He might even get promotion.
From the corner of his eye he noticed a flurry of movement outside the window. A crow had landed on the window ledge and was gazing at him as if he were a specimen in a zoo.
The door creaked as if someone were trying to open it but didn't have the strength to do so. The crow hopped from one foot to the other.
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The door moved then stopped as if it were too heavy to push. Then it swung open.
A man stumbled in, leaning forward as if he were looking for something on the floor. He was holding his hand against his face. He raised his head and Steve saw that he clutched a handkerchief over his mouth and nose.
The man did not reply to Steve's greeting but instead stared at him with an expression that mingled horror and incomprehension. Steve tried to wave but found that he was so tired from overwork that he did not have the strength to raise his arm.
The visitor kept the handkerchief on his face as he turned and shouted to someone in the shadows beyond the doorway.
"Don't come in. It looks like this one got left on overtime… The supervisors forgot to switch it off…"
The man gestured towards one of the walls.
Steve felt a rush of panic and tried to turn his head to see what he was pointing at. Realization passed through him as he squinted at the cable trailing from the power socket in the wall, lying across the floor, hanging over one arm of the swivel chair and terminating in a metal pin buried in Steve's waist. The man approached him but looked out the window at the crow that was hopping from one foot to the other as if it were waiting for something.


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On Tuesday, Oct. 21, the Lady Bulldogs traveled to Natalia and lost a hard fought match 20-25, 17-25, 25-19, 25-19, 19-21. Dugger served five aces, Saenz four, Ammann two, and McAfee one. Barker had 11 assists, and McAfee 12. Ammann led the kills with 11, followed by Dockery with nine, McNeill seven, Barker four, Gloor four, and McAfee two. Dugger posted 30 digs, Saenz 29, Barker 15, Dockery 17, Ammann 12, McAfee seven, McNeill four, and Gloor one. Ammann posted 11 solo blocks, and Gloor two.
On Tuesday, Oct. 28, the Lady Bulldogs defeated Jourdanton 25-12, 25-15, 25-21. Saenz served five aces, Dugger two, Dockery two, McAfee two, Ammann two, and Barker one. Barker had seven assists, McAfee five, Ammann four, and Sidney Wood four. McNeill led the kills with eight, Dockery added seven, Barker six, Ammann three, Wood one and Benham one. Dugger had 20 digs, Dockery nine, Ammann six, Barker five, Saenz four, McAfee four, McNeill two, Tina Tollackson two, Wood one, Michelle Luna one, and Gloor one. Ammann posted seven blocks and Tollackson one.


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Denison University expanded its used of Courtesy Ambulance, a private company based in Newark.
University officials said the expansion of the service would allow an EMT to be on campus during peak weekend hours.
The ambulance would handle student transports, including alcohol overdoses.
Granville Township Fire Department had previously handled university calls.
Watch 10TV News and refresh 10TV.com for more information.


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A preview of what's waiting for you at the 2015 ZOMBIE BLOOD RUN's
"Zombie Outbreak" event at The Hollywood Sports Park in Bellfower, California on August 22nd!
Highlights from the ZOMBIE BLOOD RUN event in 2013 in Arcadia, California.
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2012 -- $1.1 billion
2011 -- $1 billion
2010 -- $987 million
2009 -- $966 million
2008 -- $1.2 billion
SOURCE: Washington
Department of Revenue
2012 — $1.1 billion
2011 — $1 billion
2010 — $987 million
2009 — $966 million
2008 — $1.2 billion
SOURCE: Washington
Department of Revenue
Another round of strong auto sales helped boost Clark County's retail sector once again in the second quarter, according to a state report issued Friday.
But sales rose more modestly in categories such as general merchandise, restaurants and new construction, a sign that local consumers are still struggling with unemployment, stagnant wages and upside-down mortgages. Some say the small gains signal economic recovery. Others say county shoppers still are not spending enough to lift sales growth above the small year-over-year increases of the past two years.
"Basically, compared to last year, the second quarter was pretty flat," said Mary Sisson, co-owner of Vancouver toy store Kazoodles.
The Washington State Department of Revenue reported that Clark County's total taxable retail sales reached nearly $1.1 billion in the second quarter of 2012 and store-only retail sales totaled $505 million during that same period. New and used motor vehicle and parts sales turned in the highest year-over-year increases, reaching $99.8 million in the second quarter, up 21.4 percent from $82.2 million during the same three months last year.
The numbers reflect car buyers who took advantage of declining interest rates to replace worn-out vehicles with models that are safer and more fuel efficient, said Jon Creedon, owner of the Vancouver Auto Group dealership, which includes Vancouver Ford, Hyundai and Suzuki off state Highway 500 and Andresen Road.
"People were saying, 'This thing is nickle and dime-ing me and it doesn't even have an air bag,'" he said. "They decide they can actually save money and avoid costly repairs."
Meanwhile, car dealers this year find themselves in the eye of the perfect storm, said Greg Leonard, general manager and co-owner of Vancouver Toyota Scion & RV Center, on the northwest quadrant of Interstate 205 and state Highway 500.
He said several factors fuel the trend. First, the supply of new vehicles shrank when car manufacturers pulled back on production from mid-2007 to mid-2011. But now demand is rising to replace the older — in some cases more than 11 years — models.
"The recipe is an increase in consumer demand and low-interest financing," Leonard said. "We've seen that across the board."
But stores that sell furniture, clothing, shoes and household items saw just so-so sales, according to the state report, which showed sales at general merchandise stores rose by 2.4 percent in the second quarter.
Sisson expects her toy store's sales to gradually improve with the approaching holiday shopping season.
She said her customers with school-aged children say they've been feeling squeezed by costs this year.
"It was not just the price of the school clothes, but all the supplies they had to buy," she said. "And the school fees have gone up for different activities."
Building improves
Retail sales for heavy construction increased by 37 percent in the three months ending in June, compared with the same period last year. Major second-quarter Clark County projects included state road projects on Interstate 205, state Highway 14 and state Highway 500. Also in the mix, Vancouver's $44 million project to restore public access to the Columbia River waterfront west of the Interstate 5 Bridge.
Retail sales for the construction of new buildings — houses and commercial buildings — increased by 3 percent in the second quarter, rising to $69.4 million, as local contractors started returning to work.
Statewide, taxable retail sales increased 4.7 percent to $26.8 billion during the second quarter of 2012, compared with the same period last year, the revenue department reported. Store-only retail trade statewide increased 5.3 percent to $12.3 billion during the same period.


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On Monday September 28th, 2009, the faculty and staff mail servers were upgraded to Lotus Domino 8.5. The new version of Domino improves iNotes web mail in many ways, including:
The new iNotes web mail 8.5 is less complex and runs more quickly, while offering almost all of the same features.
Changes to the layout make the new iNotes web mail more intuitive and familiar to users of other web mail services.
Each message, calendar entry and sub-application like mail, calendar, and to do opens in a separate tab. Navigation between the tabs is easy and fast: just a click!
iNotes checks the spelling of your messages after you click Send. If there are any errors found, an alert appears below the formatting bar to allow you to send the message as it is, or review the errors. Spelling errors are highlighted in yellow and you can view suggested corrections by right-clicking on the highlighted word.
Spell check may not be turned on. If you wish to turn it on, click on PREFERENCES at the top right, then MAIL, then check Spell-check messages before sending under Outgoing Mail and click OK.
More browsers than ever can access this version of iNotes, including Safari, Firefox and Internet Explorer. iNotes also has a special minimal interface for mobile devices. To access it, click the INTERFACE button at the top right and select ULTRALITE MODE. When signing into iNotes 8.5 from the Palm Pre, or using Chrome or Opera, a warning is displayed that the browser is not certified to be compatible with iNotes, but on initial testing, they appear to work well.
To access the ultralite mode on your iPhone or iPod Touch, sign into http://mail.american.edu as normal. Once your inbox is displayed, touch and hold the address bar at the top left until the magnifying glass appears. Move to the end of the address where it says UI=DWA_LITE. Enter a U so that it reads UI=DWA_ULITE and press GO. Bookmark this page by touching the plus sign at the bottom of the screen and touch ADD BOOKMARK.
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The temporary entrance/exit for George West Elementary will be in front of the gym. To get to the office come down the sixth grade breezeway at the end of the breezeway take a left to the office. It will be the last door on the right. There will be someone in front of the gym to assist in crossing the street. Bus students will be dropped off behind the gym in back of the school.
Class list/homeroom assignments will be posted on the bulletin board by the counselor's office on Monday Aug. 17, said Tommy Williams Principal, GW elementary. Supply lists are also on the web site or you can pick one up at the office.
The dress code is the same as last year. New students are welcome to come in and register starting Monday Aug. 17.


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Online insurance exchange markets, sparked by the Affordable Care Act, open to shoppers Tuesday.
The University of Montana's Bureau of Business and Economic Research expects a bellwether day.
Bureau research found 350,000 Montanans who are already insured may change their health insurance because of Obamacare.
The Bureau said the insurance exchange will provide opportunity to 195,000 Montanans who don't have health insurance at all. That's almost 20 percent of Montana's population.
"And they don't have it for a whole variety of reasons," said the bureau's interim health care director, Paul Polzin. "Some have pre-existing conditions and can't get it. Some think health care insurance is too expensive and can't buy it. And there are some people we're calling 'the invincibles' who just think they'll never get sick."
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Running out of hands
On the one hand, on the other hand: Waiting for the Iraq war
The impatience grows. Even while one noisy minority shouts its protest to a war in Iraq, others are showing a different kind of edginess. "When are we going to get on with it?" they are asking.
It does seem, doesn't it, that we've been ramping up for a very long time. Was it soon after President Bush-in his January 2002 State of the Union address-referred to Iraq, Iran, and North Korea as the new "axis of evil" that we began to think that some day fairly soon we'd have to engage Saddam Hussein militarily? Twelve years ago, it took less than six months to get half a million troops in place, along with literal boatloads of equipment, to take him on. This time, it's taken twice as long to position half the number of personnel. What gives?
Back in the fall, they said we had to wait for the end of Ramadan. But that deadline came and went. Now you can feel the sense of foreboding (and a little stalling) even on WORLD magazine's cover stories of the last three weeks, all of which have a "now-but-not-yet" tone:
So when does it really happen? Maybe, of course, by the time you read these words. In mid-February, some experts-watching the cycles of the moon-said Monday, March 3, would be D-Day for the Iraq conflict. A few days later, some of those same experts had put their prediction off until Tuesday, March 18. Name enough different dates and one of them should be pretty close to being on target.
But the fact is that if you were George W. Bush, you too would sense how delicate a tight-wire act is required of a U.S. president. Like Tevye, the papa figure in Fiddler on the Roof, you would know what it means to go painfully back and forth between "on the one hand" and "on the other hand."
On the one hand, virtually everyone who knows anything about it says it's going to be a very one-sided contest. Why not do it and get it over with? Even some who oppose the war say Saddam Hussein doesn't have a clue what he's bargained for.
On the other hand, history is replete with the ignominious stories of those who have gone into battle over-armed with arrogance and overconfidence. Maybe it's better to take a few extra weeks, rehearse the routines, and double-check every drill.
On the one hand, it's going to be, for all practical purposes, a war decided in the air. A bomber that in Vietnam 30 years ago needed its whole load just to take out one target might now count confidently on taking out 20 targets.
On the other hand, a pincer movement of land forces coming down toward Baghdad from the north would surely be a powerful distraction just in case Saddam survives the first awful punishment from the air. And if it takes three or four extra weeks to locate those troops and their equipment on strategic bases in Turkey, that must certainly be seen as a prudent delay.
On the one hand, who really cares at this point what Germany, France, and tiny Belgium think? Such stuck-up, ungrateful, near-sighted friends-who needs them?
On the other hand, when you're going after someone who is even more dangerous than Saddam, isn't it better to bury your differences with your friends just as much as you possibly can? If the old reminder that "I need all the friends I can get" applies anywhere, it must apply here.
On the one hand, let's get Saddam out of the way-and then get out of the way ourselves. Sticking around for "nation building" is not our specialty, and will almost certainly lead to nothing but trouble. Let's leave that to the Iraqis.
On the other hand, giving a little extra thought to the end game is probably not such a dumb idea. If chaos and bedlam follow, and civilians start dying by the tens of thousands-and America takes the rap-the whole venture might not look like such a great bargain after all.
Which is a good time to remind ourselves, as Tevye did in Fiddler on the Roof, that we're about to run out of hands.
But living in perpetual fear of a nasty but necessary assignment is often the hallmark of average leaders who might otherwise have become great leaders. The paralysis is all too understandable-by all us average people.
And then there is, you know, that ultimate "on the other hand." Who would really be surprised, in today's world climate, to learn that Saddam or one of his crazed "evil axis" colleagues really had unleashed a biological or chemical or nuclear weapon-not just to drive us away from the Middle East, but to launch a vast new effort at world domination?
Isn't a thought like that enough to prompt us to go back and say: "On the other hand-what took us so long to make up our minds?"


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mrsbull33 5 years 15 weeks
I have added a few challenges for everyone. I do apologize about my absence, I have been working hard on my BS in Education. I still have 2 years before graduation and the work required has become more and harder. Especially the observation hours at the local schools. I will be on from time to time though, just not as often as I would like. Have fun with these challenges though and I look forward to what you all come up with!
MadisonEdge 5 years 15 weeks
hey can you plz a do a challenge
rajshri 7 years 20 weeks
nice collection
PamDz 7 years 50 weeks
I love dresses... wish I had more places to wear them.
mrsbull33 8 years 39 weeks
That's okay!!!
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OOOPS! That was meant for a look! lol ....and now I can't find it again. duh
Daisy2007 8 years 39 weeks
I really llike this look. Clean and classy!!!


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1989 The New Kid on the Block dated Halle Berry when she was still just a little thing trying to make it in Hollywood.
Before her three nose jobs, eye work, botox and case of the crazies! She looks completely different now- better, for certain.
Out of the 2 original Halle traits in this picture, the nose and crazy look in her eyes. Only change from then to now, is the nose.


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Hey I notice several posters here in the Auburn/Opelika area. I'd like to invite you to our local bike club meeting, the EACC (East Alabama Cycling Club). We meet on the second Thursday of each month at 6pm at the Health Resource building across from the hospital. You missed a good one this month. We featured classic bikes. This included a handmade 50s road bike with sweeettt lugs, 80s Masi, 80s Vitus/Peugot, Bianchi and others.
If you aren't the club going type visit our website at http://www.opelika.cc/eacc/ where we try to keep area riders informed on things going on in the area. Sorry about the broken link below we are having trouble resolving to that for some reason. :o
If there are any questions about riding in the area ask me and if I don't know I probably know someone who can answer for you.
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Federal and States Governments have signed laws and issued multiple regulations designed to protect personal and medical data of patients. HIPAA is the most powerful of them. Every clinic, every pharmacy, every HMO or PPO, every data processing company must comply with them. In addition to steep fines, some of these laws and regulations stipulate criminal liability.
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The HITECH Act, devised by Congress primarily to address electronic medical records, is being noted for its impact in adding a tough data-breach notification requirement to the long list of long-existing Health Information Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
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Aztecs must fix road woes
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. Somewhere between Interstate 8 and Lindbergh Field, something happens to the San Diego State football team.
Three game-day questions
Each week, beat writer Kevin Gemmell asks three questions pertinent to Saturday's game.
Can the Aztecs start fast on both sides of the ball?
SDSU has been outscored 31-10 in the first quarter in road games.
Can the Aztecs reduce penalties?
SDSU ranks eighth in the conference with 62.2 penalty yards per game. Saturday's opponent, New Mexico, is ninth with 73.3.
Can the Aztecs keep up the pressure on defense?
SDSU ranks 19th in the nation and second in the conference with 7.33 tackles for a loss per game.
The Aztecs lose … something, though no one can exactly pinpoint what it is. Yet an examination of the statistics comparing SDSU's three home games versus the three road games reveals the obvious. The Aztecs are a different team when they are on the road.
As if SDSU's 1-2 record away from Qualcomm Stadium wasn't evidence enough, the numbers in almost all of the major categories tell the tale. This is important because the Aztecs (4-2, 1-1 Mountain West) play three of their next four games on the road — beginning here Saturday night against winless New Mexico (7 p.m. PDT, Channel 4 San Diego, The Mtn.).
"Like getting a big win at home, we need one of those on the road," said offensive coordinator Al Borges. "We need to go on the road and play beginning to end like we did against Utah State and Air Force. We have to show that we are comfortable playing on the road."
A victory would give the Aztecs their highest win total since 2005, bring them closer to their first bowl game since the Clinton administration and — perhaps more importantly — keep alive the team's goal of winning the MWC championship.
The competition in the three home games and three road games has been strikingly similar: one ranked opponent on the road (Missouri) and one at home (Air Force); one so-so opponent at home (Utah State) and one on the road (BYU); and one walkover at home (Nicholls State) and another on the road (New Mexico State).
Statistically, it's quarterback Ryan Lindley who appears the least comfortable on the road. In the friendly confines of the "Q," Lindley has completed 67 percent of his passes and has thrown for more yards and touchdowns with fewer attempts than on the road. Away from Qualcomm, he's completing just 50 percent of his throws. It's not all Lindley's fault. His receivers haven't been as reliable out of state. Still, the junior recognizes the need for improvement.
"I don't really know if there is an explanation," Lindley said after hearing the numbers. "I don't know if it comes down to any one thing. For me, it's just a matter of executing. I have to keep grinding and stay on top of it."
Ironically, grinding is the one thing the team does well away from San Diego. The Aztecs rush for 6.4 yards per carry on the road and 5.4 at home.
"I like playing on the road better than at home," freshman running back Ronnie Hillman said. "I know teams are supposed to feel more comfortable at home, but I like it when we're on the road. Right now when we're away, we are beating ourselves. We need to buckle down, tighten the laces and just play."
In three road games, Hillman has rushed for 440 yards, six touchdowns and 7.8 yards per carry. At home, he has 345 yards, four touchdowns and 5.5 yards per carry.
"There are a lot of different emotions when you are playing on the road," Hillman said. "We always talk about finishing. Now we have to go out and practice what we preach."


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3 Meals That are Cheap and Healthy
By Janis Jibrin, M.S., R.D., TheBestLife.com lead nutritionist
Feeling like you're about to go off your own fiscal cliff after all that holiday spending? No need to settle for cheap junk food to help pay down your credit card bills. The truth is, some of the least expensive foods are also the healthiest.
Here's my core budget-but-healthy shopping list. (Check out my blog for more lower-cost items.)
Canned beans – dried are even less expensive, but require you to plan ahead
Canned tomatoes – no salt added (the store brand is cheapest)
Canned wild salmon and canned light "chunk" tuna
Dried herbs – whatever is on sale
Fresh fruit – whatever is on sale
Fresh vegetables – whatever is on sale
Oatmeal or steel-cut oats – large carton of plain oats (the store brand is usually cheapest)
Peanut butter
Tofu – for cooking pointers, click here.
The following meals use some of the items listed above. All three of these dollar-stretching dishes are also seriously nutritious. I calculated the cost of each meal using prices at my local Giant supermarket in Washington D.C.; prices may vary in your area.
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Alfred Finney
Born In: Sydney Mines
Born: October 28th, 1937
Passed on: January 17th, 2013
Alfred George Finney passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, at the An Cala palliative care unit, Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney, on Jan. 17, 2013, at the age of 75.
Born in Sydney Mines on Oct. 28, 1937, he was the son of the late George and Sarah (Fisher) Finney.
Alfie is survived by his loving wife of 50 years, Patricia 'Patsy' (Young); sons, Dale, Paul (Sherry), Jason (Tanya), Kyle (Robert) and daughters, Rhonda (Paul) Andrea, and Coralee (Brian) Jobes; brother, Billy (Cathy) and sister, Beatrice Mulley. Alfie will be sadly missed by grandchildren, Meghan, Kori, Vincent, Sam, Ethan, Liam and Callie and several nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by brother, Jimmy and granddaughter, Miranda, in infancy.
Those that knew Alfie will easily remember his quick smile, and outgoing, friendly personality. He greeted everyone with a cheerful grin and always had time to stop for a chat.
Self-employed for 40 years, Alfie operated Finney's Oil Burner Service and was proud to offer excellent service to the Northside community. He could be counted on to go out of his way in the worst weather to "get the heat on" for any of his loyal customers. Many of his longtime customers became good friends over the years.
While raising their six children, Alfie and Patsy enjoyed annual summer vacations to Margaree, camping roadtrips to P.E.I., fishing at Alder Point wharf and trips to Watson's Siding beach and the cabin in Boisdale. These times are special memories for Patsy and the kids.
Alfie also enjoyed a gathering and could often be found playing either guitar or piano. He was a talented musician, playing with friends in earlier years and his kids later on. The family loved to hear him play a tune on the 12-string guitar given to him by Patsy when they first started to date.
In later years, Alfie liked to spend time doing yardwork, trying his luck at the casino, going to the gym, or checking in on his family. Da's nightly phone calls were like clockwork; he couldn't rest until he knew everyone was OK, regardless if they were just next door or elsewhere in the country. His grandkids were also very special to him and he was happiest when his family was all around him. He was well loved and he will be deeply missed.
A funeral service will be celebrated on Thursday, Jan. 24 at 3 p.m. with Rev. Stacey Lemoine officiating, taking place at Trinity Anglican Church, Sydney Mines. Interment at a later date.
Funeral arrangments have been entrusted to the care and direction of Francis Funeral Home, Sydney Mines.
Donations can be made in Alf's memory to the An Cala palliative care unit, Cape Breton Regional Hospital.
Expressions of sympathy may be directed to firstname.lastname@example.com.


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Governor Signs Carrell Bill to More Accurately License Custom CarsWritten on April 20, 2011
OLYMPIA... With hot-rod and custom-car enthusiasts looking on, Gov. Christine Gregoire signed Senate Bill 5585 into law yesterday, further clarifying the licensing and registration of certain types of automobiles. Sen. Mike Carrell, R-Lakewood and devout auto hobbyist, sponsored the bill to modify the state's vehicle-registration and -title laws.
"I couldn't believe how important this bill had become to those in the hobby-car community," Carrell said. "I've received dozens of e-mails, phone calls and letters - one from as far away as Paris, France - thanking me for sponsoring this bill. There's a huge groundswell of support for this legislation, and as a car collector myself I'm very proud to have sponsored it."
SB 5585 will allow owners of classic cars, including kits and replicas, to license their vehicles using the same model-year designation as the production vehicle they most closely resemble. The bill also exempts street rods and custom cars from a range of standard-equipment requirements and emissions inspections. Carrell added that these custom cars are often purchased as a kit and assembled from the ground up by hobbyists.
"I was especially glad to see some of the supporters at yesterday's bill signing." Carrell said. "I had a chance to sit down and chat with them, and once a couple of car guys start talking shop the time can really fly by. Also, I wanted to thank the folks at SEMA - the Specialty Equipment Market Association - for helping to spread the word about my bill. I'm convinced that it wouldn't have had nearly the amount of publicity it has enjoyed without their efforts."
SB 5585 passed the Senate unanimously on Feb. 28, and passed the House of Representatives 95-1 on April 5. The bill takes effect Oct. 1.


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Kato Jinen, left, an Onomichi Tourist Association board member and Buddhist priest, and two other priests offers prayers for the British and American troops who lived in the former Mukaishima POW Sub Camp No. 4 as part of a POW memorial and rededication ceremony April 15, 2013, on the sight of the camp. The theme of the ceremony focused on passing an understanding of the sacrifices made by the departed to future generations.
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The Spalding University School of Social Work is to award Secretary Audrey Tayse Haynes with the first annual Trueheart -Titzl Outstanding Alumni Award at the Honors Day celebration at 1 p.m. on Friday, June 1 at Greater Bethel Temple, 834 South Third Street.
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Dr. Trueheart -Titzl, founder of the School of Social Work at Spalding, passed away early this spring. In an effort to honor her legacy at the university and in the community, the School of Social Work has established the Trueheart -Titzl Outstanding Alumni Award to be presented each year as a part of the University's Honors Day ceremony prior to commencement.
Secretary Audrey Tayse Haynes has been chosen as the inaugural recipient of this award as an outstanding, accomplished alumna for her career accomplishments in the government and nonprofit sectors. Prior to her appointment as Secretary of the Cabinet for Health and Family Services by Governor Steve Beshear in April, Haynes has served on the Board of the National Institute of Literacy; as the National Executive Director of Business and Professional Women/USA and the Business and Professional Women's Foundation; as Deputy Assistant to the President and Director of the Office for Women's Initiatives and Outreach at the White House; and as Special Assistant to Vice President Al Gore and Chief of Staff to Tipper Gore.
Haynes also has held prior appointments in the administrations of three previous Kentucky governors, including Executive Director of the Kentucky Literacy Commission; a Member of the Kentucky Board for Elementary and Secondary Education following Kentucky's landmark education reform legislation; and as Deputy Secretary of the Cabinet for Health Services. She has received numerous state and national awards for her advocacy for mental health care, adult education and other issues impacting youth and families.


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Police arrest soccer player and his friend after woman's body found on railing below Netanya hotel; suspects deny allegations; autopsy indicates strangulation
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Published: 03.28.13, 12:50 / Israel News
Raanan Ben-Zur
A foreign soccer player who plays for an Israeli team was arrested along with his friend, a Congolese national, on Thursday for their alleged involvement in the murder of a young woman whose body was found Wednesday below Netanya's
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The autopsy revealed that the cause of death was strangulation. Police believe the woman was murdered, and that she was already dead when she landed on the railing.
The woman's body as it was found
The Petah Tikva Magistrate's Court ordered that the soccer player be released from custody and put under house arrest. The player was also granted to take part in a soccer game on Saturday,
Protesting against the judicial decision to allow the perpetrator participation in the game, the victim's mother said: "They shouldn't let them go. She's all I had."
As for the soccer player's friend, Aritzia Akalsongo, The Petah Tikva Magistrate's Court remanded him by an additional week.
On Wednesday the police and Magen David Adom paramedics arrived at the Carmel Hotel after receiving reports of a nearly naked body lying on a railing below the hotel.
The Carmel Hotel in Netanya (Photo: Ido Erez)
Police at the scene (Photo: Ido Erez)
The soccer player's team released a statement saying: "We hope the player isn't involved in the affair. We'll let the police do their job with hope and faith that he has no connection and that the purpose of the investigation is collecting information."
Soccer player in court, Thursday (Photo: Yariv Katz, Yedioth Ahronoth)
Akalsongo's lawyer, Attorney Katy Tzvatkov from the Public Defender's Office, claimed her client admits he was with the woman during the night and until early morning, but denies he murdered her. The suspect claimed that the woman left through the door, and that he does not know where she went next.
The player's lawyer, Attorney Guy Ein Tzvi, told Ynet: "The player claims he has no connection to the woman and denies any involvement in her death. According to him, his friend was staying in his hotel room over the last days, and several nights ago he saw him briefly with the woman, whom he didn't know and paid no attention to.
"The player fully cooperated with the investigators."
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If I wanted to make an adventure (or six), compile it into a .pdf and distribute it for free, what would I have to do to make sure that I stay within the law?
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Only an hour from Phuket or Krabi, Thailand, nestled on Kao Yao Noi, in Phang Nga Bay, the world famous for its unique limestone formations and pristine beaches, it is the paradise where "The Paradise Koh Yao Boutique Beach Resort and Spa" is located. With 70 spacious studios and villas are set on the wihte long beach or in the garden, or on the hillside overlooking the bay. Wood, thatch and stones provide tropical accents to the contemporary design and integrate the architecture with the surrounding natural environment. The Paradise Koh Yao Boutique Beach Resort & Spa is a perfect hideaway from crowds, noise, and city chaos that, indeed, gives you privacy, relaxation, and the most memorable holiday experience.
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Jacuzzi StudioWonderfully designed studio with your very own private Jacuzzi. Paradise Koh Yao Jacuzzi Studios overlook our resort. The luxurious bedroom has a king-size bed with romantic mosquito netting and a charming private sala living area. A fine dinner, a walk on the beach, a nightcap at the bar - what a lovely vacation.
Jacuzzi DeluxeBeautiful studio with your very own deck and Jacuzzi and magnificent views of Phang Nga Bay. A king-size bed with romantic mosquito netting invites you for a nap. There is a spacious private living area with satellite TV with international channels. You are just a few steps away from a delicious lunch, a big rock climbing adventure or a pleasant afternoon in a hammock on the beach. Have fun.
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Hilltop Pool VillaThis magnificent 390 sq-m villa features two master bedrooms, two living/dining areas, each with 40" flat screen TVs. Your own 12 meter pool with extended deck space, an additional deck with Jacuzzi and private covered terrace. The Hilltop Pool Villa has a fully-equipped kitchen/bar on the top floor ideal for private dining.
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The villa commands one of the most spectacular views in all of Thailand over Phang Nga Bay. Bring everyone you love on the most beautiful vacation in the world. The Hilltop Pool Villa is meant for family and friends. Have a wonderful time.
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- Laundry service
- Tour & sightseeing arrangements
- Medical assistance
- 24-hour resort security
- Spa
- Seafood terrace
- "Al Fresco" restaurant
- Pool beach bar
- Diving
- Rock climbing
- Soft adventure
- Island hopping
- Fishing
- Village tours
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- Elephant trekking
TransportationTransfers from phuket airport
Private limousine or mini bus (depending on number of passengers confirmed) is provided for the short transfer by road (approx. 10-15 minutes) to the Yacht Haven Marina. Then, the transfer speedboat departs from the Yacht Haven Marina pier and goes directly to the resort (approx 60 minutes transfer).
Transfers from krabi airport
Private limousine or mini bus (depending on number of passengers confirmed) is provided for the approx. 40 minutes transfer by road to the Krabi pier. Then, the transfer speedboat departs from the Krabi pier and travels directly to the resort (approx 40 minutes transfer).
Transfers from phuket hotels
Private limousine or mini bus (depending on number of passengers confirmed) is provided for the transfer by road from the respective hotels in Phuket to the Yacht Haven Marina. Then, the transfer boat will leave from the Yacht Haven Marina pier directly to the resort for the approx. 60 minutes transfer.
"A hidden paradise"
A beautiful place to say. Very relaxing and quiet; good food (although a bit pricey); and stunning views. The only drawback (and it's a minor one) is that the location is very secluded. Unless you take a boat, you can't really get out of the complex, so have to buy food and supplies from the hotel itself, which weren't as cheap as other places we stating in Thailand. Still, a great place to chill out.
Overall the hotel/resort was excellent with great staff.
Smokey_Ingle from Leeds
"Honeymoon dream"
Paradise is aptly named! A beautiful secluded hotel which is only accessible by speedboat from Phuket. The rooms were fantastic. We stayed in the pool villa with our own plunge infinity pool that lead onto the beach with our own deck chairs and even our own hammocks swinging between the palm trees! The food was first class and varied every night, although it would have to be because the hotel is so isolated you can't go anywhere else! However the hotel does provide day trips (for a fee) so you can still go kayaking, snorkeling etc. If you are looking for some quality time with your loved in a beautiful setting then this is the hotel for you.
laurenpotter3 from Perth, Australia
"Wow... just wow"
There is just no way I can put into words how amazing this hotel is. I'll try anyway. We were on Koh Yao Noi for 4 nights and we didn't even want to leave the hotel for our scheduled tour of the island!
The rooms, perfect. The food, very very very good (although no one in Thailand really knows how to cook bacon properly). The hotel bars only sell measured drinks so I would stick to wine or beer. Amenities, we took advantage of the bikes, rock climbing wall and laundry service.
The view was absolutely amazing, seriously, this place was ridiculously awesome.
We booked through Andaman Sky Adventures and have to say that they are top notch.
Steve L from Hartford, Connecticut
"Amazing place to get married"
Wow . . that's all I can say. We had a marriage blessing here a couple of years ago and it was an amazing experience. The people, food, service and villa were out of this world. The location was truely stunning. After 3 flights, a taxi ride and a boat trip we were exhausted but all this melted away as we rounded the headland on the boat - breath taking. We booked a jazzuci studio but were upgraded to a beach villa as we had booked a thai blessing. On the day of our blessing we were treated like a king and queen. We only wish we could have stayed longer. We hope to be back next year. Please see the attached photo's . . can't recommend Paradise Koh enough.
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If this were my organization, I would not address this situation with a satisfaction survey. Unless the human resources function and the company's managers have established clear criteria about success, this kind of survey could backfire on you in a huge way.
If no mutual agreement about success criteria is established, managers often have incorrect (or unrealistic) expectations of the HR group. This frequently leads them to score the group in odd or harsh ways on satisfaction surveys.
Then, having seen the results, the HR group focuses on the bad score. The end result: HR ends up feeling pretty demoralized. What's worse, if the HR team does make any attempt at remedial work based (even though it's based on spurious survey results), it often fails to focus on the real issues that need attention.
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Survivor: Micronesia — Jonathan Removed For Injury, Chet Voted Out!
March 13, 2008 07:44 PM by Ryan Haidet
Night 14 with the new Malakal back at camp after Tribal Council, Erik was shocked that Joel had been voted out and realized that the fans were hardcore players who were willing to do anything to twist the game up. Duh. That's why they are back to play the game again.
Day 15 kicked off with Chet and Tracy coming to the realization that they had lost their numbers in the Fans Vs Favorites aspect of the game after they booted Joel. They were outnumbered by the favorites on Malakal 4-3. They wanted to try and sway one of them to come to their side.
Over at the Airai camp, Jonathan was still in pain after his leg was jabbed with a sharp stick in the previous reward challenge. He said he was feeling better, but he felt the healing process of his injury, which the medical team came in and stitched up, was going slower than he wanted.
At the reward challenge, host Jeff Probst explained that each tribe would have 10 minutes to swim out into the ocean grabbing bundles of wood, bring them back to a wooden tunnel where they would try to block it up with the bundled stuff. After the 10 minutes expired, their task was simple – they had to break through the other tribe's barricaded tunnel. First through and on their finish mat would win the reward. The victors would be visited by two local Micronesians at their camp who would teach them how to fish and live off the land better.
Jonathan stayed in the battle despite his hurt leg in hopes he could help lead Airai to the win. After the blockading time was over, Malakal took an easy lead, but that was short lived and Airai cleared their tunnel first. Probst said that before they went back to camp, two had to be chosen for Exile Island. Airai chose Chet and then agreed to send Jason, one of their own. It was also said that medical wanted to look at Jonathan's injury again when they got back to camp before the locals arrived for their reward.
Sitting in a wooded area, Jonathan's medic was looking over the freshly stitched wound. "It's not going to be a quick fix," she said. An infection had formed and it had her worried. "An infection that goes into your bloodstream is potentially fatal. , It's not going to get better, it will just get worse." With that, the medic suggested that Jonathan leave the game for the sake of his leg and his life. In the blink of an eye, the master strategist was knocked out of the game against his will so he could be treated at the hospital. Both Jonathan and his team were brought to tears about his removal. "I don't want to be out of the game, but I don't want to lose my leg," he said on the boat ride that was taking him away.
After Jonathan's departure, it wasn't long before the locals arrived at Aira beach. Edwin and Joe had shown up, as promised, to help them with everything on the island. The first question out of the flirtatious Parvati to one of the special guests? "Are you married?" He quickly responded with a short, "Yes." They went fishing and learned how to set coconut traps for crab. Upon nightfall, they went out to those traps to see some crabs had gone straight to there. They snatched them up and made a seafood stew.
Back at Malakal, Amanda said she felt the four favorites were the only ones working in the reward challenge and said the three fans needed to step it up. Cirie said that it is a hard enough game to play it on your own, but trying to teach the newbies how to play only made it more difficult – and she didn't want to have to teach. But not every favorite agreed. Ami didn't trust Cirie since Yau-Man's ouster and was ready to change up her game. She approached the fans and said she would be on their side to take Cirie out.
At Exile Island, the two fans, Chet and Jason sat in the water talking when Chet revealed that he felt he was getting an infection in his foot after he stepped on a piece of coral. And since he thought Ozzy had probably already found the hidden immunity idol, he wasn't going to search for it. Jason, on the other hand, thought he should go out and scavenge. Taken on the path of multiple clues that many before him had been, Jason arrived at the final spot where Ozzy had placed a fake immunity idol – a stick with an amateurish carving. Jason, the naive fan bought the faux idol hook, line and sinker. It didn't even look convincing, but Jason truly believed he held the key to safety.
At the immunity challenge, Malakal was shocked to see Jonathan was gone from the game. Probst said that he arrived at the hospital, went into surgery and was doing fine. Then he asked Chet and Jason about the idol search at Exile Island. In an attempt to throw off his competition, Jason responded saying that he believed Ozzy had already found the idol, which was truly the case. This is going to play out great. Jason really thinks he's holding the real idol and Probst promised in a conference call interview before this season began that the idol plays a major role. After the short banter, the tribes were set to battle in a recycled challenge from the Cook Islands season – one that both Ozzy and Parvati had done before. Using two small stepping platforms, each tribe had to transport two membersfrom one major platform to another in the ocean. The final task, get all seven members on a platform that was built to hold five with both feet on or above it. This was no contest as Airai only used one stepping platform. Then Eliza and Parvati, one at a time, squatted down and balanced themselves as the others carried the single player across the water. They both got across first and went to the final platform. Slowly piling on, Jason was the last to raise his foot above the platform bringing Airai to yet another victory.
After the challenge, Malakal returned to camp preparing to go to Tribal Council to vote out one of their own. Chet asked for the group to vote him out because he thought he was getting an infection in his foot. Most didn't seem like they wanted to argue with the player who was the target at the last several Tribal Councils. Ozzy thought it was time for him to go. But Tracy, Erik and Ami had a different plan. They wanted to convince Chet to help them get the upper hand gaining some numbers and taking out a power player – Ozzy. They wanted Chet to be their fourth vote to blindside Ozzy.
At Tribal Council Ozzy said he knew he was safe since it was decided that Chet was going home. The votes were cast and Probst revealed that Chet had been booted.
After getting voted off, pharmacist and beauty pageant coach Chet Welch said, "I decided at the end not to go with Tracy and Erik's plan to blindside Ozzy. I just felt that's something they can take care of after I'm gone. I'm very proud of the way I played the game. I may be going out now, but I lasted a lot longer than some people thought I would. I am so honored to be part of the Survivor family forever. It's been a great experience and thank you again."
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