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Health Products
Athletic Pure Pack
With Metafolin® L-5-MTHF DAILY PACKET
- Supports energy, muscle recovery and immune function for healthy athletic activity*
- Each box contains 30 packets. Dose is one packet daily.
Vitamin/Mineral Distinctions:
- 3 capsules of Athletic Nutrients combined with extra vitamin C to support nitric oxide activity and immune function*
- Trace minerals, including manganese and copper, for healthy connective tissue integrity*
- Featuring Metafolin® L-5-MTHF, the naturally occurring, universally metabolized form of folate for healthy red blood cell function*
Special Features:
- Omega-3 fatty acids to support healthy cytokine balance*
- 1,375 mg Kre-Alkalyn®, 145 mg CoQ10 and 50 mg alpha lipoic acid to support metabolic acid buffering, ATP synthesis and muscular adaptations to resistance and endurance training*
- Grape seed and superfruit antioxidants to neutralize the effects of free radicals generated during training, lessening occasional muscle soreness and fatigue*
- 1,000 mg l-glutamine for healthy muscle preservation and immune function*
|Athletic Nutrients
|3 vegetable capsules contain:
|ascorbyl palmitate
|60 mg.
|(fat-soluble vitamin C)
|ascorbic acid
|125 mg.
|calcium (citrate)
|100 mg.
|vitamin D3
|500 i.u.
|d-alpha tocopherol succinate
|50 i.u.
|(vitamin E)
|vitamin K1
|50 mcg.
|thiamine HCl (B1)
|12.5 mg.
|riboflavin (B2)
|12.5 mg.
|riboflavin 5'phosphate
|6.25 mg.
|(activated B2)
|12.5 mg.
|25 mg.
|pyridoxine HCl (B6)
|6.25 mg.
|pyridoxal 5' phosphate
|6.25 mg.
|(activated B6)
|200 mcg.
|(as Metafolin®, L-5-MTHF)
|methylcobalamin (B12)
|500 mcg.
|400 mcg.
|pantothenic acid
|25 mg.
|(calcium pantothenate) (B5)
|iodine (potassium iodide)
|100 mcg.
|magnesium (citrate)
|100 mg.
|zinc (citrate)
|7.5 mg.
|selenium (selenomethionine)
|100 mcg.
|copper (glycinate)
|1 mg.
|manganese (citrate)
|1 mg.
|chromium (polynicotinate)
|100 mcg.
|potassium (phosphate)
|50 mg.
|boron (glycinate)
|1 mg.
|50 mcg.
|(as bis-glycinato oxo vanadium)
|choline (bitartrate)
|25 mg.
|25 mg.
|mixed carotenoids
|5,000 i.u.
|(providing beta carotene, lycopene, lutein and zeaxanthin)
|EnergizeATP Factors
|375 mg.
|(pH balanced creatine)
|coenzyme Q10
|25 mg.
|alpha ketoglutarate
|25 mg.
|MuscleRestore Complex
|75 mg.
|alpha lipoic acid (thioctic acid)
|50 mg.
|25 mg.
|PowerProtect Antioxidants
|PowerGrape® grape
|100 mg.
|(vitis vinifera l.) extract (whole fruit)
|superfruit antioxidant blend
|25 mg.
|(from mangosteen, açai, noni, pomegranate and quebracho extract)
|green tea
|25 mg.
|(Camellia sinensis) extract (leaf) (decaffeinated) (providing 70% epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG))
|Other ingredients: potato starch
|EPA/DHA essentials
|1 softgel capsule contains:
|calories from fat
|total fat
|1 g.
|fish oil concentrate
|1,000 mg.
|(anchovies, sardines) providing:
|EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid)
|300 mg.
|DHA (docosahexaenoic acid)
|200 mg.
|vitamin E
|10 i.u.
|other ingredients: gelatin capsule
|2 vegetable capsules contain:
|1,000 mg.
|(pH balanced creatine)
|other ingredients: vegetable capsule
|Ascorbic Acid 1,000 mg.
|1 vegetable capsule contains:
|ascorbic acid
|1,000 mg.
|ascorbyl palmitate
|20 mg.
|(fat-soluble vitamin C)
|other ingredients: vegetable capsule
|CoQ10 120 mg.
|1 vegetable capsule contains:
|coenzyme Q10
|120 mg.
|(hypo-allergenic plant fiber added to complete capsule volume requirement)
|other ingredients: vegetable capsule
|l-Glutamine 1,000 mg.
|1 vegetable capsule contains:
|l-glutamine (free-form)
|1,000 mg.
|ascorbyl palmitate
|10 mg.
|(fat-soluble vitamin C)
|other ingredients: vegetable capsule
Quality Assurance
Following is an excerpt from the Pure Encapsulations Catalogue:
Commitment To Excellence
To Our Valued Customers,
Quality is widely used as a differentiating factor among nutritional supplement companiesin the health professional segment of our industry. Now that the FDA Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) are mandatory for all dietary supplement manufacturers, we at Pure Encapsulations felt it was important to clearly define what "Quality" means to us.
The fully implemented, FDA-mandated GMP regulations maintain that "the manufacturer of the dietary supplement is completely responsible for the identity, purity, strength,composition and stability of the finished product". This published clause clearly places the final responsibility of "quality" on the manufacturer, not the distributor, marketing company, ingredient supplier or brand owner.
Since June 2010, FDA–GMP compliance has been mandatory for every nutritional supplement manufacturer in the U.S. While numerous independent certification programs, including NSF, NPA and ISO-9000, are available to verify compliance, the rigor and depth of an on-site FDA audit and inspection remains unmatched. In August 2009, Pure Encapsulations was inspected by the FDA. We met and exceeded all requirements and standards of the current FDA-GMP regulations.
As the manufacturer, Pure Encapsulations is solely responsible for the identity, purity and composition of every finished product. Our products are manufactured in our state-of-the-art facility, which also houses our corporate headquarters and our complete staff of professionals.
Since our inception in 1991, we have maintained tenets of manufacturing excellence that thoroughly align with today's FDA-GMP definitions of quality.
Our commitment to quality guarantees purity, potency and stability in every product. Upon receipt at our facility, each ingredient is identified and analyzed. Finished products are tested for potency and purity through independent laboratories using the most validated analytical methods. We guarantee that every finished product meets label claim from the time of manufacturing through the date of expiration, or "best-by" date.
Multiple sources and levels of quality exist for almost every ingredient in the marketplace. Therefore, quality assurance begins at the earliest stage of product development, in which we select only the purest ingredients with clinically relevant potencies. Pure Encapsulations maintains a comprehensive staff of clinical and scientific experts including biochemists, nutritionists and physicians dedicated to sourcing the most clinically effective ingredients available.
Quality is not merely a descriptive label, but an unconditional adherence to clearly defined standards of excellence in every aspect of sourcing, manufacturing and testing of nutritional supplements. At Pure Encapsulations, we guarantee quality at every step, from start to finish, to consistently deliver purity and potency in every finished product.
Thank you for your continued loyalty and business.
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|Written by Bryce McGlothlin
|Tuesday, 22 February 2011 10:48
February 26, 2009
The Board of School Trustees of the Bloomfield School District, of Greene County, Indiana, met in regular session on February 26, 2009, in the jr/sr high school conference room in Bloomfield Junior/Senior High School, 501 West Spring Street, Bloomfield, Indiana. The following school board members were present: Keith Hanauer, Marvin Helms, Dwayne Hostetter and Sandy May. John Combs, Steve Dowden and Doug Frye were absent. President Helms called the meeting to order at approximately 7:00 p.m. The following order of business was transacted with the President presiding:
2. Approval of Minutes. The Board had been provided with minutes of the regular school board meeting held on January 29, 2009, which had been prepared by corporation recording secretary Kelli Vandeventer. Keith Hanauer moved to table the minutes of the special and regular board meetings both held on January 29, 2009. Dwayne Hostetter seconded the motion. The minutes were tabled by a 4-0 vote. The minutes were tabled because Sandy May was not present at either meeting so would not be permitted to vote, leaving only three voting members, which is not the required quorum.
3. Treasurer's Report. The Board had been provided with the Treasurer's Report, prepared by corporation treasurer Sue Pritts. Keith Hanauer moved to approve the January 31, 2009 Appropriation Report, beginning with Fund 0100 Program 11050.00 and object 110.00 for Full Day Kindergarten Services through Fund 0600 Program 60100.00 and Object 910 for Special Education Preschool Fund Transfers and also the February 6, 2009 claims docket beginning with voucher number 82 to American Family Life Assurance Company and ending with voucher number 171 to Laura Young. Sandy May seconded the motion, which passed by a 4-0 vote.
4. Greene County CANN Presentation. Regina Hildebrand, Greene County Communities CANN Coordinator, presented information to the Board on the activities and initiatives supported through the Federal Alcohol Grant received in the Spring of 2008 by the Greene County Professional Development Consortium.
5. DOE 54 Report for February 2009. Superintendent Sichting provided the board with the DOE 54 Report for tuition support received February 13, 2009. (See Attached) He explained that due to the December 1, 2008, Special Education counts being finalized, the monthly tuition support payment was reduced by $7,647.60 due to a decline in special Education enrollments.
6. Update on 2009 Certified Budget Appropriations. Superintendent Sichting stated that as of February 17, 2009, Greene County had not certified an assessed value for property and said this would result in a delay in the certification of the 2009 budget appropriations. He explained that upon successful certification of assessed values within a county, a certified budget order normally follows in six to eight weeks and makes it highly unlikely Bloomfield School District would receive a property tax draw in June as scheduled.
7. Jr/Sr High School 2009 Spring ISTEP+ Remediation Staff Hired. Jr/Sr High School principal David Dean asked the Board to approve appointments for the 2009 Spring ISTEP+ Remediation Program for the Jr/Sr High School. Mr. Dean recommended hiring Rhonda Burch, Chris Mattox, and Sharon Sparks for Language Arts and Jennifer Heaton and Diane Wilson for Math. Mr. Sichting recommended approval of Mr. Dean's request. Dwayne Hostetter moved to approve the recommendation. Keith Hanauer seconded the motion, which passed by a 4-0 vote.
8. Elementary School 2009 Spring ISTEP+ Remediation Staff Hired. Elementary School principal Mary Jane Vandeventer asked the Board to approve appointments for the 2009 Spring ISTEP+ Remediation Program for the Elementary School. Ms. Vandeventer recommended hiring Sheila Corn for 3rd grade, Jenny Medina for 4th grade, Erin Raper for 5th grade, and Stephanie Arthur for 6th grade. Mr. Sichting recommended approval of Ms. Vandeventer's request. Keith Hanauer moved to approve the recommendation. Dwayne Hostetter seconded the motion, which passed by a 4-0 vote.
9. Board Hires Bus Drivers for 2009 Spring ISTEP+ Remediation Program. It was recommended the Board hire Linda Pearson, Linda Moore, Peggy Cox, and Jayne Scott to transport those students attending the ISTEP+ remediation classes. Mr. Sichting stated that the classes began on February 10, 2009 and will end on April 22, 2009. He said the drivers would be paid a daily rate of $25.00 for the days they drive. Keith Hanauer moved to approve the recommendation. Sandy May seconded the motion, which passed by a 4-0 vote.
10. Varsity Baseball Coach Resigns. Jason Pegg submitted his letter of resignation as Bloomfield Varsity Baseball Coach effective immediately. (See Attached) Mr. Sichting recommended acceptance. Dwayne Hostetter made a motion to accept the resignation. Keith Hanauer seconded the motion, which passed by a 4-0 vote. Superintendent Sichting thanked Mr. Pegg for coming forward a few years ago when Bloomfield Schools were struggling to find a Varsity Baseball Coach. He said he appreciated the time and effort Mr. Pegg put into the baseball program and wished him the best of luck in the future.
11. Board Accepts Resignation of Assistant Baseball Coach. It was recommended the Board accept the resignation of Carl Kerns as Assistant Baseball Coach effective immediately. (See Attached) Keith Hanauer moved to accept Mr. Kerns' resignation. Sandy May seconded the motion, which passed by a 4-0 vote.
12. 2008-2009 ECA Recommendations Approved. Board members were provided with ECA recommendations for the 2008-2009 school year from Mr. Dean and /or Miss Abernathy. (See Attached) Superintendent Sichting included his support of the recommendation. Recommended was Amy Gilmore as Girl's Assistant Track Coach, Jessica Lauderdale to be Softball (Head) Coach, Larry Zschiedrrich to be Junior Varsity Softball Coach, Kevin Gott to serve as the Softball Assistant Coach, and Mark Bartlow to take over Baseball (Head) Coach. Dwayne Hostetter made a motion to approve the recommendations. Keith Hanauer seconded the motion, which passed by a 4-0 vote.
13. NJROTC Overnight Field Trip Approved. It was recommended the Board approve an overnight field trip for the Bloomfield Jr/Sr High School NJROTC Unit to Ebbert Education Center in Anderson, Indiana on Friday, April 24, 2009. (See Attached) The recommendation also asked for approval to cover any rescheduled date due to weather related cancellations. Keith Hanauer moved to approve the recommendation. Sandy May seconded the motion, which passed by a 4-0 vote.
14. Board Approves Teen Leadership Academy Overnight and Out-of-State Field Trip. It was recommended the Board approve an overnight and out-of-state field trip for the Bloomfield Jr/Sr High School Teen Leadership Academy students to the National Learn and Serve Conference in Nashville, Tennessee from Wednesday, March 18, 2009 through Saturday, March 21, 2009. (See Attached) Keith Hanauer moved to approve the recommendation. Dwayne Hostetter seconded the motion, which passed by a 4-0 vote.
15. Teen Student Leadership Academy Student "Lock In" Approved. It was recommended the Board approve the Teen Student Leadership Academy Student "Lock In" on Friday, March 13, 2009 from 7:00 p.m. until 12:00 a.m. (See Attached) Keith Hanauer made a motion to approve the recommendation. Sandy May seconded the motion. Superintendent Sichting stated that this was a fund raiser for the group to for a community project. The motion passed by a 4-0 vote.
16. Science, Math, & Technology Resources Training for School Boards. Superintendent Sichting announced an upcoming Smart Training for School Boards conducted by the Indiana School Boards Association. He said it would focus on science, math and technology resources for Indiana school districts. Mr. Sichting asked board members to check their calendars and to let his office know if they are available to attend.
17. Board Policy Revisions First Readings Held. First reading was held on thirty-eight (38) school board policies. #2240 Controversial Issues, #2263 Homeless Students-Enrollment Rights and Services, #2411.1 Crisis and Suicide Intervention, #2430 District Sponsored Clubs and Activities, #2431 Interscholastic Athletics, #2433 Scheduling of Extra-Curricular Activities, #2434 ECA Inclement Weather, #2460.2 Least Restrictive Environment, #2520 Selection of Instructional Materials and Equipment, #2521 Selection of Media Materials/Evaluation and Review, #2522, Internet Use, #2560 Disposal of Textbooks, #3110 Creating a Position, #3120 Employment of Professional Staff, #3120.1 Employment of Individuals with Aids/Arc, #3120.4 Substitute Teacher, #3120.5 Employment of Personnel in Summer School and Adult Education Programs, #3120.6 Selecting Student Teachers and Administrative Interns, #3120.8 Employment of Personnel for Extra-Curricular Activities, #3121 Criminal History Information, #3122 Nondiscrimination, #3122.1 Drug Free Workforce, #3123.2 Nepotism, #3130 Assignment and Transfer, #3131 Reduction in Staff, #3140 Termination and Resignation, #3161 Unrequested Leaves of Absence, #3213 Student Supervision and Welfare, #3220 Staff Evaluation, #3220.1 Discipline/Code of Conduct, #3230.1 Staff Participation in Non-School Activities, #3242.1 Staff Development,# 3250 Board/Staff Communications, #3260 Gifts and Favors to Employees, #3362 Sexual Harassment, #3422 Annuity Policy, #3430 Leaves of Absence, #4162 Alcohol and Controlled Substance Testing Policy for Commercial Drivers' License (CDL) Employees were presented to the Board for first reading. (See Attached) These policies will be brought back to the Board for second reading and adoption.
18. Board Reviews Administration Regulation. Administrative regulation #3120.5 Recruitment and Selection of Personnel-Summer Employment had been revised and presented to the Board. (See Attached) Superintendent Sichting explained that administrative regulations are only required to be presented to the Board on one occasion then they will be added to the Bloomfield Board Policy Manual.
19. Board Rejects Proposals for Athletic Facilities. Board members had been presented with three proposals to build tennis courts on the land owned by the Bloomfield School District. One proposal called for six tennis courts to be constructed north of Highway 54. A second proposal was to build two new courts adjacent to three existing courts. A third proposal was to build six new tennis courts in an area below the current baseball field. It was recommended the Board reject all three proposals to build tennis courts on the land owned by the District. Superintendent Sichting explained that each tennis court proposal contained positive and negative aspects. He said the adoption of one of the proposals would not address all the outdoor athletic facility needs. Keith Hanauer moved to reject all three proposals. Sandy May seconded the motion. Mr. Sichting said that due to uncertain economic times, it is necessary to continue searching for the best possible solution providing the school district with multiple alternatives to address the deficiencies identified in outdoor athletic facilities. The proposals were rejected by a 4-0 vote.
20. Real Estate Purchase Agreement Approved. It was recommended the Board approve a real estate purchase agreement in the L. H. Jones Addition to the Town of Bloomfield, Lots Numbered 19 and 20. (See Attached) Keith Hanauer moved to approve the recommendation. Dwayne Hostetter seconded the motion, which passed by a 4-0 vote.
21. Superintendent Shares Information on Graduation Date and Snow Make-up Days. Mr. Sichting explained that school had been cancelled for seven days during the 2008-2009 school year due to inclement weather and with only four make-up days being built into the calendar that leaves three days to be made up after the last scheduled day of school. The superintendent stated he had submitted a waiver for all three days and anticipating the state not approving that he also asked them to at least waive two days for the seniors. He said the Indiana Department of Education will not be making final determinations on waivers until at least March 1, 2009.
22. Adjournment. There being no further business Sandy May moved to adjourn. Keith Hanauer seconded the motion. The meeting was then adjourned by a 4-0 vote.

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6 Things You Have To Know Before Seeing Guardians Of The Galaxy
By Eric Eisenberg 2 years ago comments
Were now officially in the back half of the 2014 summer movie season, but still my most anticipated blockbuster of the season remains the same one that its been since the start: James Gunns Guardians of the Galaxy. The sci-fi adventure looks like 120 minutes-plus of epic intergalactic fun, and the wait for the films arrival in theaters has been agonizing. What has both eased and aggravated this condition are my memories going back to last year when I got an incredible behind-the-scenes look at the film.
Last fall, I was invited by Marvel Studios and Disney to take a flight out to London, England with a small group of other journalists to visit the set of Guardians of the Galaxy. Touring through the various departments and interviewing members of the cast and crew, I learned a number of fascinating things about the upcoming blockbuster that Im delighted to share with you now.
Dave Bautista Beat Academy Award Nominated Actors For The Role Of DraxDave Bautista looks absolutely incredible as Drax The Destroyer. Sitting down to answer questions on the Guardians of the Galaxy set in full makeup, the wrestler-cum-actor looked entirely badass, alien and natural in his grey skin with red, vein-like tattoos. As perfect-looking as Bautista is for the part, however, he still had to face down some serious competition in the casting phase.
"I cant even see how its possible that we found him and how that happened," Gunn said, enthusiastically fawning over his star. "He went up against a lot of other actors when he testedAcademy Award nominated actors and everythingand he got the role because he was the best actor."
What sold the director is that Bautista came as a full package. In addition to being absolutely massive (seriously, built like a brick house), Bautista was able to impress Gunn by fully delivering the Shakespearean-esque dialogue and finding a heart and soul inside a big mountain of an alien.
From Bautistas perspective, the casting was a slam dunk: he truly sees himself as Drax and eels he was really born to play the part. Digging into the history and personality of the character, the actor discovered a surprising number of connections that allowed him to completely bond with him mentally. Said the star,
"I love putting on the make-up and everything and especially the fights, but you guys don't get to see the context. The context is really the icing on the cake. They're really cool, but I can just relate to Drax so much, it's not even funny. The simple things that we have in common - I mean, simple, simple things like the tattoos and, the tragedy, because I had a bit of tragedy in my life as well. And so it's really easy for me to pull from that. And stuff where it's just such coincidences, like Drax using two knives. Those are his weapons of choice. I've done kali for years just by chance. Its just the little stuff like that."
Its a performance that the trailers for Guardians of the Galaxy have not really shown us much of yet, so get excited to see it all unfold on the big screen.
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This past Wednesday I was invited out to Dallas, Texas for an opportunity to interview with Southwest Airlines. Working for Southwest has been a dream of mine for many years; and the experience of interviewing with them is a high point in my professional career. Southwest has a very well-known and highly ranked internship program which I first applied to in fall 2010, while I was a freshman at Embry-Riddle. I soon learned that Southwest would only consider students with a junior credit standing for their internship program. This requirement guarantees they employ the highest quality interns; with enough time in their degree program to have an idea of career goals and interests. I did not let this discourage me, and instead used the time to build my skillset and revise my application so that I would be ready to reapply when I met all program requirements.
I spent my first 15 months of college (including the summer 2011) working on campus as Student Assistant to the Director of Aviation Safety. I learned alot about safety through this job, and in the two safety classes I have taken toward my minor. Near the end of September 2010 I reapplied for the Flight Operations: Safety Intern position (this time I met the credit requirement and I applied for spring instead summer, which is likely more competitive.) The application deadline was 10/3, and I heard nothing back for the entire month of October. I didn't worry about this because I knew from last year that Southwest lets you know when you've been excluded from the list of candidates via email. At the start of the second week of November I was contacted by a Southwest recruiter who emailed to see if I was still interested in the position. I enthusiastically replied and sent a copy of my application packet. I was scheduled for the phone interview on 11/10, and it lasted about 25 minutes with a few very brief questions. As we were wrapping up our conversation my point of contact at Southwest invited me out for the interview the following Wednesday, 11/16.
The day of my flight I woke at 5:15 was delivered to the Orlando International Airport (MCO) at 8:00 by my generous roommate Matt in his big red truck. I arrived at the airport early with my emailed travel itinerary I had received a week prior from a scheduler at Southwest. On my flight out to Dallas I stopped in Houston, and I realized three other passengers I was flying with had the same origin and destination. There were a total of four students from Riddle, all with the same flight out to Southwest for interviews in different departments. We shared our notes and quizzed each other on the plane ride and while we waited for the Southwest employee shuttle to pick us up from Love Field in Dallas. After a short five minute ride to the Southwest Headquarters we were warmly ushered in by our respective hosts and assigned visitors passes. I made it through my brief check-in process minutes before my scheduled interview time of 1:30. Just enough time to grab a glass of water to spill as I sat down at the interview table (oops.) My interview went smoothly and I was very impressed with the cool atmosphere of the entire event. I have been to interviews for less serious positions before which had me more anxious just due to the vibe. The upbeat and easygoing style of Southwest staff made my interview very enjoyable, and they shared with me the many unique opportunities a Safety Intern would be exposed to at Southwest. Items including day tours of airport facilities, control tower tour, hangar operations, dispatch, tug driving (a 737?!), office meetings, and of course every ones favorite. Flight Benefits.
I exited my interview 45 minutes after I entered, as scheduled, although it seemed much shorter. The staff in the People Lobby at Southwest were incredibly warm and helpful as I completed a few exiting items. I boarded the shuttle with one of the three students I had arrived with. One left on the earlier shuttle, and the other was still interviewing. We all caught the same 4:30 flight back to MCO with a connection in Houston and an arrival in Orlando of 9:45. On our return flight my new friends and I met another Southwest Internship interviewee from UF (GO GATORS!). I got picked up from the airport around 10:30 by a friend of mine from class, and we stopped for a bite to eat on the way home putting us in Daytona Beach just after midnight. It was an incredible day that I won't soon forget. Worth mentioning that each of my 4 legs yesterday were full flights, things are good over at Southwest.


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By Emily Wagster Pettus/The Associated Press
JACKSON — Lt. Gov. Tate Reeves isn't saying whether he thinks local districts should be required to tap into their financial reserves if there's a dip in state education funding.
Reeves says the state shouldn't "punish" districts that have been good stewards of taxpayer money.
However, he didn't rule out Gov. Phil Bryant's recommendation that 152 local districts should use $73 million, collectively, from their rainy day funds. Bryant says the districts held $615 million last June 30.
Bryant and Reeves are both Republicans.
Reeves says he wants to wait a few weeks to see how state tax collections are looking. That might allow legislators to increase the estimate of how much money the state can spend on education and other services for the year that begins July 1.


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May 26, 2016
The Granholm administration is taking credit for landing two hundred
jobs a year over the next five years as the hi-tech firm, Google, will
set up shop in Ann Arbor to sell Internet ads. The ads are triggered
whenever someone does a look up at the Google sight. The average salary for the jobs will be about $47,000 a year. The state is awarding some $38 million in tax credits over the next twenty years. Ann Arbor was chosen over Boston, Phoenix and Boulder, Colorado.
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A couple of years ago I went on a trip to my ancestral homeland of Ireland. In Dublin I was struck by the absurdity of Ireland's tribute to the new millennium – a massive spike official titled the "Monument of Light" and locally known as the Dublin Spire.
The spire is 121 meters tall, three meters in diameter at the base and tapering to a mere 15 cm at the top.
The absurdity of this monument is not that it's probably the most difficult tourist attraction in the world to actually take a photograph of, but that not long after it was unveiled the light bulb that sits right at the top of this spindly Monument of Light blew, sparking a major engineering effort to get it changed.Apparently the light mechanism can be lowered by a series of ropes and pulleys to allow the bulb to be changed, but the system jammed. Trouble was, there was no crane in Ireland tall enough to reach the top of the spire, so one had to be brought in from Spain to do the job. The whole saga was a costly logistical and civil engineering nightmare.
Now admittedly this story was told to me by a guide on a tourist bus, so its veracity could be questionable, but later as I was trying (in vain) to take a photo of this giant needle a passer-by quipped, "it looks impressive, but try changing the light bulb in it!".
The reason I tell this story is that it illustrates that the inputs required to successfully engineer something aren't necessarily confined to those things that directly affect the design itself. Sometimes engineering decisions made at the design stage could benefit from consideration of information that lies in other domains, and which is typically only considered after the design work is done.
In the case of the spire, knowing the height of the tallest crane in Ireland might have had an impact on how tall the engineers decided to make the thing.
In electronics design, component choice can make a huge impact on the end cost of a device and the ability to economically manufacture it. And having to change components very late in a design cycle – because of cost or availability issues, say – can have enormous impact on release schedules and the ultimate success of the product.
It's ironic then that component choice and management is one of the most ad hoc processes in electronics design, and one for which there is little or no real support within the design environments engineers use.
When it comes to most components, we're spoiled for choice these days. Electrically equivalent parts can be sourced from a range of manufacturers and vendors. When we choose which part to use during the initial design stages of a project we often only consider the electrical and physical parameters of the component. But when it comes to taking the device we've designed to manufacture and production, things like cost and availability, and even esoteric information like what sized reels these parts come in, can make or break the project.
Typically these considerations are only looked at as part of a procurement process, which is done when the design work is finished. Frankly, in today's globalized, fast-turnaround, price-hypersensitive markets, that's too late. The damage of poor component selection has been done.
In the development of Altium Designer 10, we made component and design data management a central pillar of a re-engineered Altium Designer platform. One of the reasons we did this was to bring supply chain intelligence into the design environment, where today, it firmly belongs.
The idea is that designers can access supply chain information directly in the design environment as they make their part choices. Companies can create a database of components and design items that are "lifecycle" managed and linked directly to information from parts vendors' databases.
That means that even early on in a development cycle a designer can consider things like the cost of various component alternatives. They can see that a certain part has an unacceptably long supply lead time. And they can see which parts may be suitable for prototyping, but don't come in a form suitable for large scale manufacturing.
It's this information that allows designers to make more intelligent and informed decisions about the parts they use in their designs. It's this information that lets companies shorten the procurement process and make it much more efficient. And it's this information that helps avoid disaster late in the project development timeline when the procurement guy discovers no one has stock of that particular USB connector, and the alternatives all have different footprints.
The level of competitiveness in the electronic product space is more intense than it's ever been. Indeed electronics manufacture, and increasingly design, is played on a truly global field today.
Shaving every cent off the cost of production is crucial to remaining competitive. To that end, it's crucial that designers have the tools to allow them to make intelligent and informed decisions about all aspects of the design, and in particular the components they use.
Rob Irwin studied Electronic Engineering at the University of Sydney, Australia. He has over 20 years experience in electronics design and testing, and spent several years as Editor of Australia's leading Electronics business-to-business magazine. Rob currently holds the position of Product Manager at Altium Limited, and is editor of Envision.


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Dorthy Ann Ransom Thomas
Dorthy Ann Ransom Thomas, 89, of Fredericksburg, died Sunday, March 23, 2014, in Austin.
Funeral services were held Thursday, March 27, at 2 p.m. at Ramsey Funeral Home, Georgetown, with interment following in the Presbyterian Cemetery in Georgetown.
Mrs. Thomas was born Dec. 31, 1924, in Richland Springs, the daughter of Sloan and Etoil Ransom. She married Ray Thomas Sr. on May 8, 1943. He preceded her in death.
She grew up at Richland Springs and San Saba before moving to Georgetown when she was a teenager.
Mrs. Thomas spent many years as the assistant to the president of Southwestern University in Georgetown.
After retiring, she worked part-time at Georgetown Candle Factory for a few more years. She was a member of the Church of Christ.
She was a current resident of Knopp Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center.
Mrs. Thomas is survived by one son, three daughters and spouses, including Ray and Marilyn Thomas Jr. of Georgetown; Teresa Thomas of Austin, and Cynthia and Larry Berkman and Debbie and Tony Klein, all of Fredericksburg.
Survivors also include 10 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren, and a brother and sister-in-law, Dean and Zona Ransom, of Clifton.
In addition to her husband and parents, Mrs. Thomas was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Sara Thomas, and a great-grandson, Zac Thomas.
Memorials may be made to the Georgetown Church of Christ Building Fund or Children's Ministry.
Pallbearers included Tom Pilgrim, Clay Short, Lee Johnson, Patrick Row, Chad Tyson and Joseph Klein.


text: #1 Skill for the 21st Century (Part 1 of 3) As we discussed in Leadership for a Changing World, technology, knowledge and change are expanding exponentially. Technology and globalization will continually challenge entrepreneurs to stay relevant and competitive. The top 10 jobs of 2010 didn't even exist in 2004. The U.S. Department of Labor reports that today's learner will have 10-14 jobs by age 38. Besides your continual and never-ending practice of learning and self-improvement, what will be your No. 1 asset during these expanding and fast-changing times? Unequivocally, it will be the relationships you can build. If we want to calculate your potential for increased wealth, we would not look at your current bank balance, cars or property inventory; we would look at the inventory of your quality and high-caliber relationships. Therefore, the No. 1 skill you will want to hone, practice and master will be your ability to NETWORK. Your ability to get to, connect with and establish relationships with important and purposeful people with will be your gateway to any goal, destination or aspiration you have. In this post, I want to pull the curtain open on one of the most spellbinding and fear-gripping illusions there are about networking and connecting with your "Big Kahuna" or dream targets. Just like in the classic book, The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, people build up a front about who they are. You will remember that Oz did his best to portray himself as mysterious, powerful and frightening, appearing once as a giant head, once as a beautiful fairy, once as a ball of fire and once as a horrible monster and then at last when he finally grants an audience to Dorothy and her friends he is invisible—nothing but a disembodied voice. But when the curtain is finally pulled back it is found that Oz is actually none of these things, but rather a kind, ordinary man from Omaha, Nebraska, who has been using a lot of elaborate magic tricks and props to make himself appear great and powerful to the people of Oz. This is true about a lot of people who appear to be very imposing and powerful—behind the fanciful press releases and elaborate packaging, they are really only normal, frail, sensitive, vulnerable, fearful, hopeful, generous and flawed human beings… just like the rest of us. And many times it is not even the attempt at wizardry on the part of the subject; rather, it is the illusion OTHER PEOPLE invent or create about them. In fact I would say this is more often the case. One of the great benefits of my role as publisher of SUCCESS is the opportunity to meet and spend time with some of the most celebrated and revered people on earth. I can tell you firsthand, every one of these "famous superstars" is just as normal as your next-door neighbor or second cousin. Really, people like Richard Branson, Oprah Winfrey, Mehmet Oz, Donald Trump, Maria Shriver, or whomever, while they have done some pretty extraordinary things and have some very insightful philosophies and ideas to share, they themselves are simply flesh and bones wrestling with the same human frailties we all do. Let me give you a quick, really recent example. In our upcoming May issue of SUCCESS I will introduce you to Peter Guber. Peter is the former chairman and CEO of Columbia and Sony Pictures Entertainment, where his movies earned over $3 billion and garnered him 50 Academy Award nominations. His company now, Mandalay Entertainment, is the largest owner of professionally affiliated baseball teams and stadiums in the United States. And along with partners, he recently purchased the NBA Golden State Warriors for $450 million. When he was head of Sony Entertainment, there were thousands of employees and contractors who would shiver at the mere mention of his name or his entrance into the same room . Actors, directors and screenplay writers would lay awake at night for weeks, fear stricken about their upcoming meeting or opportunity to present to him. This continues to be true today, now not only in Hollywood but also in sports entertainment. Several weeks ago he invited me to his home in Bel Air. I found him to be extremely gracious, warm, humble, open, sincere and affable. He talked about his struggles, hopes and unrealized passions. He invited me to his home because he needed help. He was publishing a book and needed help and insight on the book-publishing world (great book by the way: Tell to Win). For a man who plays at the pinnacle of power, fame and society's most celebrated achievements, he was very open and vulnerable about what he didn't know and that he needed help. Here is the key point: People are just people. No matter how one's press agent has packaged them or what society's meme has built up about them, they DO put their pants on one leg at a time… and all have fears, needs, hopes and unfulfilled desires like the rest of us. When you embrace the idea that behind the curtain there is just another kind and normal human being, it will evaporate the fear or hesitation you have about reaching out and networking with them. Who is your Big Kahuna target? What one prospective relationship (within reason, Oprah can't be everyone's target) would make the biggest difference to the achievement of your goals? Start networking your way today. Comments comments 72 responses to "#1 Skill for the 21st Century (Part 1 of 3)" You are so cool! I do not believe I have read something like this before. So nice to discover another person with a few unique thoughts on this topic. Seriously.. thanks for starting thi up. This site is onee thing that is required on the web, someone wit some originality! I delight in, cause I found exactly what I was having a look for. You've ended my four day lengthy hunt! God Bless you man. Have a great day. Bye скачать лучшие фильмы… […]#1 Skill for the 21st Century (Part 1 of 3) | Darren Hardy, Publisher of SUCCESS Magazine[…]… торрент новинки кино… […]#1 Skill for the 21st Century (Part 1 of 3) | Darren Hardy, Publisher of SUCCESS Magazine[…]… […] matter how much you may dislike the idea, networking is necessary to become really successful. Darren Hardy, the publisher of Success Magazine, writes: Your ability to get to, connect with and establish relationships with important and purposeful […] […] Click here, to get the answer from Success magazines Editor Darren Hardy. […] […] by Darren Hardy on Tuesday, March 22, 2011 12:00 Since in Part 1 we challenged you to start networking toward your Big Kahuna prospective relationship, let me share […] […] our May issue of SUCCESS you will find two fantastic interviews. One is with our 1-on-1 expert Peter Guber, who I have written about before (read here). The other is with social media maven Mari Smith. […] […] our May issue of SUCCESS you will find two fantastic interviews. One is with our 1-on-1 expert Peter Guber, who I have written about before (read here).The other is with social media maven Mari Smith. […] […] @DARRENHARDY: Your No. 1 asset during these expanding and fast-changing times: http://budurl.com/3f6m […] […] We've established how critically important learning to effectively network your way to key relationships will be to your future (Part 1). […] Charm ,hold some ones hand while they are sick or hurting and you will make a deference…. What is trackbacks? Awesome info…love your magazine and look forward to next episodes of this one… ". . . they are really only normal, frail, sensitive, vulnerable, fearful, hopeful, generous and flawed human beings… just like the rest of us." — That is so poetic and poignant and . . . true. […] We've established how critically important learning to effectively network your way to key relationships will be to your future (Part 1). […] Hi Darren: You are so right! All people are just people like you and I. Everyone has dreams they hope to fulfil one day. For those who have recognized their dream Kudos to them and for those who are still trying "Keep hope alive, it will happen". I believe I am one of those who have continued to strive by moving forward everyday and only looking back to make sure that I have stayed on a straight path. I work with clients from all walks of life, in every area of demographics and in all levels of wealth in their lives; The one thing we all have in common, is we are all looking forward to a better tomorrow. And a chance to do 'It" better than we did today. I have to admit that through Success Magazine, I have been able to keep my head up high while striving for the prize — I give "Thanks" to a higher power, to you and the encouragement of your host each month. Becoming apart of the Success family has been the best thing I have ever done to this date. As an entrepreneur in my Real Estate business there has been days where I had to stay continually encouraged just to get over the next hurdle. Your aticles and lessons from your guest has greatly contributed to my feelings of encourament and progress. From the day I started reading your articles only a year ago, until now I know that my Success is only one CD away. Thank you for your continually encouragment, Thank you for your guidance. Thank You! Thank You! Thank You!. Charlene Have a Bless Week Hi Darren: You are so right! All people are just people like you and I. Everyone has dreams they hope to fulfil one day. For those who have kudos to them and for those who are still trying keep hope alive, it will happen. I believe I am one of those who have continued to strive by moving forward everyday and only looking back to make sure that I have stayed on a straight path. However I have to admit that through Success Magazine, I have been able to keep my head up high while striving for the gold — I give Thanks to a higher power and the encouragement of your host each month. Becoming apart of the Success family has been the best thing I have ever done to this date. As an entrepreneur in my Real Estate business there has been days where I had to stay continually encouraged just to get over the next hurdle. Your aticles and lessons from your guest has greatly contributed to my feelings of encourament and progress. From the day I started reading your articles only a year ago, Until now I know that my Success is only one CD away. Thank you for your continually encouragment, Thank you for your guidance. Thank You! Thank You! Thank You!. Charlene Have a Bless Week […] in Part 1 we challenged you to start networking toward your Big Kahuna prospective relationship, let me share […] Darren you are fantastic to me you are more interesting than most of the people you profile on Success magazine,please write more books!!!!! Thank You for all that you do!! Thanks Beth! Sounds like great work you are doing helping others to break out of their shell and build strong relationships. Keep it up! Connie: Thanks for the article and have a wonderful birthday! My birthday is the 22nd of March and I will be in surgery that day for a new knee. So birthday presents can sure come in strange ways! Have a good one! Patti Hi Darren, First, I love Success magazine. Thanks for bringing the wisdom of the world's great leaders to us in a way that's fresh, timely and relevant. Second, great post! I'm an introvert, and my business focuses on empowering introverts to be successful while being authentic. And your post is all about the importance of authenticity in networking. For many introvert entrepreneurs, networking is a challenge. And most think that it's the tactical part – the "elevator pitch" or how to break into conversations or introduce yourself to someone new. Your message reminds us that most of what intimidates us about networking is *in our heads.* It's the stories we make up about other people that keep us from remembering that they're vulnerable beings, too. Many introverts also think they have to become the Great Oz (ie, faking extroversion) in order to be a good networker. Not so. If we approach networking as relationship building and focus on listening, being curious and letting our natural passion shine through, then we'll experience easier connections. And the bottom line is that we all – whether we're Oprah or the person sweeping up after the event, introvert or extrovert – want to be seen, heard and appreciated for who we are. Darren, thanks for your wonderful perspective and great advice! That's the way to do It, Darren!! Look forward to seeing and Hearing Your Message!! How's the 'Sunset' :-}} In Barcelona and ready for Saturday, Wesley. See you all soon! You can't go wrong investing in yourself, Charm. 😉 Thanks for spreading the word, Myles! Stay tuned, Fazlee! Great connection! Kudos Lynda!!! Jim still lives on, Billy: http://darrenhardy.success.com/2009/12/jim-rohn-september-17-1930-december-5-2009/ I think it is worth remembering that most successful people went through their phases of failure, insecurities and fear. I believe persistence is the key. With a sprinkling of luck and also being in the right place at the right time. Of course knowing the right people always helps. Hi Darren With you enviable position at Success, your advise comes from the pedestal of pure concentrate experiencing and talking to people at the helm. Your current advise on NETWORK is the NET WORTH is also enviable hence am twitting to friends in my network in FB and LI Absolutely wonderful article! I have found in this modern age or Social Networking, people are able to watch you from the comforts of their own homes… be a continually good human and role model, people will absolutely want to relationship with you because of it! Thanks for the wonderful post! Best, Heidi Hurd Living the Inspired Life What a Sales Article 😉 awesome article ! Look forward to the next ones! As always Darren very insightful, thanks again for the reminder. When thinking of the so called Big Kahuna I tend to forget we are all one under the skin. As for the Big ones I like to connect with I'd say Tony Robbins and John Maxwell would be top on my list. Sense I missed the master Jim Rohn. And of course after investing hours listening to your interviews on the monthly CD in Succes Magazine I'd love to connect with you, I could quite possibly snag some of that high energy and skills that you seem experience each day. Peace & Blessings, Billy Mitchell I actually did exactly this a couple of months ago! I saw a news episode that featured a woman who is the facilitator for an Unemployed Professionals group at our local Career Center. She mentioned that she allowed presenters to come in and talk with her group. It took me multiple attempts via phone and email, but I finally connected with her. She allowed me to present to her group yesterday morning about the business industry I'm in. She said it was the best presentation she has seen in 4 years to that group and now she is going to help me connect with other organizations! No goal or target is too high! Reach for them all! WOW!!! Is right. I spend sooo much time trying to keep up with all the latest software releases, maintaining certifications, and such, sometimes I lose track of what is really important; my relationships with my clients. Most do not necessarily care if I have all the answers to every question about the latest and greatest software. However, they do care if I check in with them "just because"; not to try to sell them something. But this is really something to think about……..I need to make a list of my "dream connections". Better yet, I would love to find out how to sit and have a 15 minute conversation with them. Now that would be something…….. darren is a terrific mentor to me Hi Darren, It would be great to learn how to connect with achievers like Richard Branson, Mr Gruber, etc as I always wanted to have a chance to connect with people like them. To learn from their experiences, early struggle, opinions and lots more. I wonder if they ever see wherethey are now back in their early struggle. -Fazlee You are 100% right Nalisha. Only one thing can hold us back is "Our own fer feeling" (I believe from my experiences they are just feelings not actual occurances, things or giants). As you said it rightly, when you confront fear and act world is yours ! Darren, my Aha moment right now is that it's so important to keep studying and applying skills & knowledge or else someone will have an expired theory-based degree. Thanks! You're correct Darren. What matters is loves what they do that fulfills their purpose. And if a job doesn't fulfill someone's purpose 100%, they better find productive ways to fulfill that purpose spot. Thank you! Great article Darren and something I am absolutely passionate about. But there is a skill to networking – and it is being clear that the goal isn's one of 'what can I get out of this relationship' but rather 'what can I give to this relationship'. The old art of reciprocity plays out big time in networking and building quality connections – not just filling up your address book. I have recently launched a networking community here in Australia with the aim of connecting like-minded results oriented women – to work collaborative to drive change and results. The results already of the quality networking, confidential conversations and sharing each others knowledge, experience and insight is phenomenal. This article is eye-opening. I totally agree with you based on my experience with higher-level Mastermind groups. People would actually be shocked at how vulnerable and approachable most "big hitters" actually are… Networking is becoming more exciting than ever! Thanks Darren – Lee whoops, make that Kevin Harrington. Won't get far with the wrong name! Flor – this is the third time TODAY I've come across Keith Harrington's name and I never heard it before. The product I was writing about above is perfect for as seen on tv. Hmmm, perhaps time to connect. Thank you for this! This feels so true to me and makes me realize many things. One thing is it makes me have this tremendous feeling that I can do whatever I put my mind to, just like some famous people have done. However, I am curious to the 'more to come' that you told Keith H. Good Evening Mr Hardy, I have always wondered what your take on interviewing top people is. Thanks for sharing. Truly influential people understand that their is nothing to be gained through a God complex. Typically if you are intimidating, you are that way to hide insecurities or other personality defects. My father always told me: "You never have to tell people how great you are. Just be great, really great, and they will tell you!" When I think of the "Big Kahuna", I think of the story that Hill tells in "Think And Grow Rich" about the man who was determined to work with Thomas Edison, or the things that Jim Rohn said that he would do to "get around" the right people. It is an interesting concept. Personally, I believe that if I can just create enough value for those around me, the connections will come. And, while I wait; I learn. Thanks for being a Big Kahuna! I am proud of you for opening up to create constant and powerful value for your readers! Mr. Hardy and Flor, I will be patient for the next couple articles, and continue to reach out via the social and personal networks. Thank you both for the replies and inspiration to persevere. Keith, I'm a "normal " person and I found and meet my friend and business partner Greg S Reid , author of "Three Feet From Gold" thru Facebook…..He said something that made me realize it was only "MY FEAR" that was holding me back……..He said —"Flor, we are just like you, most of us (meanning succesful people) started just like you, reaching out to the people we admire the most, we can not go out and look for talented people but if talented people reach out for us, we are here to help." Now I have lots of "Succesful Facebook Friends", like Darren, Sharon Lechter, Ivanka Trump, Kevin Harrington, Ruben Gonzalez and many more, some thru fan pages but some thru their personal page……And you know what I found out?………………..They are really humans, just like you and me……….Reach our for them and you will connect, believe me I'm living proof it can happen. Hi Charm, I didn't say it and it's "in demand jobs" and comes from this source: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cL9Wu2kWwSY and the other stat comes from U.S. Department of Labor Darren — Another insightful and powerful article. Can't wait to read Part 2. I have referenced it and shared the link to it from our CentralPAExperts.com site, for others to learn from as well. I agree with your approach and encourage others to live out each day with a motto of "FEAR NO MORE". Here's hoping everyone is inspired by your article and goes after their "Big Kahuna". Thank You Darren for a great post! I've been around multi-millionaires and billionaires and yes, they are the same like the rest of us. They all have physical, mental, and emotional issues. They all need love and compassion. I've been pondering whether or not to invest money on going to a Women Entrepreneur Conference later this year and after reading your post, I surely will! I also remember what you said in the Conclusion of the The Compound Effect that it takes 5-7 years to master anything. So, my mastery of being a world-class entrepreneur starts now. I'm also consistent with my WRR which always tells the truth so it's very hard these days to fool myself. Thank you! You are one of my Big Kahunas! I look forward to meeting you and Georgia in this lifetime. Love & abundance, Charm I don't see Healthcare/Nursing & IT on the Forbes Top 10 Best Jobs in 2010 but it doesn't mean they aren't good careers. Being in healthcare field, I will say that I'm grateful for being in a field where I get to do great help with patients and get paid with the value I deliver and more. Healthcare is fulfilling for the right person with right intentions. Perhaps Healthcare/Nursing/IT aren't listed for other reasons and so the recent top 10 jobs will create more awareness and attention to those who aren't aware that those jobs are great. Darren, great post! Thank you for all that you do! This really hit home with me a couple of years ago when I was invited to have coffee with a billionaire entrepreneur who was interested in the advocacy work that I do. She walked into Starbucks in a jogging suit, gym shoes, and headband, as she'd just come from working out at a local gym. She really listened and cared about my work and what I had to say. She's sweet, humble, and a genuinely kindhearted person. She's human. What I learned about her, and something that I've learned about so many other entrepreneurs, is that she wants to help and wants me to do good. Many successful entrepreneurs LOVE helping others succeed! What an important thing to remember – that no matter how accomplished they may be, people are still just people. I know that in my life I have way too often been intimidated by those I looked up to, and that fear kept me from reaching out to those who could possibly be of help in my life's journey. Thanks so much for sharing this important insight Darren. Great article as always Darren! I have met many successful and 'powerful' people in my line of work and like you said, at the end of the day they are just flesh and bone and just like any of us, have fears and insecurities. The only difference is that they have acted in spite of their fears and taken more risks and actions. More to come on this Keith… we are only on Part 1! Hiya Darren, great post and it sure made Me Sit UP and take notice and indeed Get Networking!! Thanks for sharing you vast knowledge with 'US' even when were not in the US A, the Search for "Success" is Worldwide!! Have your camera at the ready, should be a Super Sunset in Barcelona on Saturday evening, enjoy :-} See Ya in Spain Best Wesley Darren, The article really hit home with me since my company deals with very large companies; I often am 'star struck' with their titles and do stress over meeting them. Also have downloaded Peter Guber's book (Tell to Win) on my Kindle and it is wonderful!! I was on vacation in Maui actually missing whales because I had my nose in my Kindle. Powerpoint presentations tend to bore me; but how else do you describe your message. Now I know how; tell a story! My two grandchildren tell me I am good at that! I can't wait to create our business story and start telling it. I highly recommend Peter Guber's book! You are awesome Darren! I am addicted to Success! Best Wishes, Diana Hiya Darren, great Post, thanks for sharing All your info with 'US',{even when we are not in the USA, the Search for "Success" is Worldwide}. It sure does make me Sit Up and Take Notice and indeed "Get Networking". Should be a Fantastic "Sunset in Barcelona", Saturday evening, have your camera at the ready!! See Ya in Spain, Best Wesley By accident I found out that what you state is true. I was only 19 when I started my real estate career in the mid seventies. I read business and social magazines to learn who the "elite" were. I was so naive that I didn't know that you didn't contact these people direct but were expected to go through the regular channels. As you stated, I found these people to be gracious and very eager to share their knowledge. Best of all, these people were more than happy to refer me to their friends. One of them gave me some great advice that I have never forgotten. As you climb the ladder of success, find a ladder where someone has already reached the top and climb that one. They won't be stepping on your hands trying to keep you from touching their rung. Keep up the great work. Fantastic insight Mr. Hardy, but Mr. Gruber and yourself are networked with very elite people, and can pick up the phone for a consult with any industry you like. My question to you is, how do we as normal non-connected folks network with those we admire or would like to learn from. It's great to say you are normal folks and that we, your audience, should network with normal folks. But, how can we, not just reach out, but connect with folks like yourself, Mr. Gruber and, why not, Richard Branson, on a genuine level? I don't exactly think any of you would take my call. Who is your Big Kahuna target? Create massive success in business and make a global contribution to educate & empower children in a way that ultimately results in an end to poverty. John Rockefeller, Henry Ford, Bill Gates, & Warren Buffett are great role models for me. What one prospective relationship (within reason, Oprah can't be everyone's target) would make the biggest difference to the achievement of your goals? Continue to develop the realtionship & belief in myself that builds my confidence, skills, & ability to become a better business person, leader, philanthropist, student, father, husband, & friend. I absolutely believe in aiming high. Just last weekend I met Peter Walsh (organizing expert and host of Enough Already! on OWN). I had been responding to facebook posts for about 6 months, and inviting him to see a product I've been working on for the past 18 months. Well, things came together and I was able to personally introduce him to the product in Chicago at a trade event. It was a great moment. And to your point Darren, he was as charming in person as I ever could have hoped for. Aside – we aim to have the product in market in the summer. In the spirit of aiming high and being of service, would you like to be one of the first to try it? It takes the pain away from folding, putting away and retrieving clothes. It is also amazing for travel…which based on the number of sunset pictures I've observed you take recently, might come in handy. Thank you for the thoughtful article, Darren. And thank you for being one of the more approachable successful people I "know". I think we 'lie awake in fear of the upcoming meeting' with a super star or a super successful person because it is a reflection of how we perceive ourselves and our accomplishments. Yes, we realize they are human, but we also recognize they pushed through barriers we are currently struggling with, and they are now at a new level of success. I find, when I am less confident in what I bring to a meeting with a successful business person, I have fear, nervousness; in the meeting, I find out they are polite and willing to bring out the best in me. Conversely, when I am confident in myself and my accomplishments, I have less fear, more confidence is projected; in the meeting, I find they are still polite but I get more help and more guidance. The people who are well know throughout the business world and entertainment and sport arenas are no different than anyone else other than the fact that they know was the common denominator of success is. They are willing to do what unsuccessful people are not willing to do. Excellent Read. Thank You! Nothing to belittle anything you have written in the article, If I were Darren Hardy, I would be careful making statement "The top 10 jobs of 2010 didn't even exist in 2004". Healthcare/Nursing & IT were amongst the top and are still amongst the top 10. Great article! I like your "Best Year Ever" workbook. Darren, Truer words were never spoken! The famous DO put their britches on one leg at a time! I remember attending a Doak Walker Awards Banquet several years back. I had VIP access prior to the dinner to meet with a number of super star football players. I took pictures and talked with the likes of Terry Bradshaw, Earl Campbell, Tony Dorsett, and Eddie George just to name a few. And guess what? They were as down to earth as any other mere mortal….lots of muscle….but still regular old guys! Especially Bradshaw – what you see on TV is exactly how he is in real life! Thanks for the great reminder! Carpe diem, Mike WOW! Very eye opening and an important thing to realize. Thank you for this insight. Peggy Heintz Leave a Reply Click here to cancel reply. Name (required) Mail (will not be published) (required) Website


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A police officer's wife who was taking her daughter to the doctor's office is the second person to die in the state because of the winter storm.
State troopers say 32-year-old Paula Woolard of Kinston died Tuesday morning after her pick-up truck crashed into a tree on Pauls Path Rd. near Willie Measley Rd., between Kinston and La Grange.
Troopers say the victim was the wife of Kinston Officer Timmy Woolard.
1st Sgt. C.L. Johnston of the Highway Patrol in Lenoir County says the wreck happened around 8 a.m. Tuesday when Woolard's pickup truck hit an icy patch and lost control of her Toyota Tacoma. The truck went off the road to the right and hit a tree.
The woman's two year old child was also in the car, Johnston said. The child was not injured and troopers say she was being taken to a doctor's office at the time of the accident..
Johnston said not all of the road was icy. The icy patch the woman hit was beneath some trees that shaded that spot on the road, allowing the ice to remain intact while other parts had thawed, Johnston said.
Trooper J.J. Zamora says Woolard was traveling 45 MPH in a 55 MPH zone, but that her speed was still excessive enough to cause the accident. He says that a speed in the 15 to 20 MPH range would have been advised due to the ice.
The Highway Patrol says a young man died in a weather-related accident Monday night in Person County. Nine other traffic related deaths have been reported in other southern states since Monday.
Greenville Police say multiple wrecks on an icy bridge at the Tar River on Westbound US 264 forced them to shut the bridge down temporarily. Patrol cars were stationedon the bridge to urge drivers to slow down.
The Highway Patrol says they responded to nine vehicle accidents on US 264 in Pitt County. The area of the bypass between Highway 33 and Highway 43 was so treacherous that the Pitt County Sheriff's Office stationed patrol cars there to urge drivers to reduce speed. A member of the Red Oak Volunteer Fire Department says some of the accidents did cause injuries that led to people transported to the hospital.
Both spans of the Greene St. Bridge in Greenville were also closed due to wrecks caused by the ice.


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It has its moments, but really though it's a travesty to the SG universe (universe here being the collection of the movies, series, fandom, etc).
Originally Posted by UngraylessnessOriginally Posted by Brannoc
i like it, watching it right now.
"Every government agency at every level is merely an administrative unit of the monolithic, fiat currency-fueled, Warfare/Welfare/Homeland Security Leviathan that must collapse – and the sooner, the better – if civilization is to recover." - William Norman Grigg
I saw the pilot then the follow up episode... Really nothing special. It's Battlestar galactica+Voyager mashed together... with a stargate.
"Locked. Saying Scots have thievery in their genes is a no-no."
"That's like being the best cripple in the special Olympics."
trick your eyes over ere...
Nothing to the original Stargate sg-1, but with that said it's still a decent science fiction show worth watching.
So far it's pretty much just one long, drawn out opening episode. If it actually reaches a point where it starts doing something serious plot-wise, then maybe I'll care. Until then, it's a shit stain on the mantel of Stargate that would be best replaced by the original show.
Even though nothing is happening in SG:U, it sure beats the shit out of the snoozefest SGA.
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Possible spoilers.
Quick TL;DR answer to your question: maybe.
I'm 5 episodes into the season and it's pretty clear: it's not "Stargate". It doesn't have anything in common with the other series so far, other than that a stargate is featured. It's BSG with a stargate pretty much. They ripped off a lot, even camera movement and music.
There hardly is any action and the storyline progresses at a very, very slow speed.
It's hard to get to like the characters and only 2, maybe 3 stand out. Maybe. I wouldn't care at all if the others would die in a big explosion. And that's my main gripe with this series; it tries so hard to focus on the characters and drama between them, but it gives you no incentive to like most of them.
I have to watch and listen to endless speeches from random people I don't know or care about, being in the situation they're in, how bad they feel, how desperate they are, how sad they are, how they want to go home.. how they.. oh shut up and eject yourself out of an airlock. That shit works at the end of a season, or the next one, not during the first 3 episodes!
Where the other Stargate series would focus on the opportunities the cast has when finding themselves in a new and different situation, SG:U focuses on the negative drama, so far all the time. I wouldn't be surprised if they'd dedicate an episode to a castmember being gutted about having a hole in his sock.
Some of the storylines are just plain stupid and make no sense at all. The Senator's daughter out of nowhere involved with lieutenant what's his face, appearing as if they're lovers for several years. I laughed. Hard. Poor Eli though, aww.. Or maybe not.
There is room for improvement though. The premise is great and could have a lot of potential. Obviously the makers are still trying to find the right path. Or at least I hope. The next 5 episodes will make or break it for me. If the current shit keeps up, I won't be watching episode 11.
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Seriously, I can't believe they had fucking dragons and some merlin bullshit at one point.
I liked it better when it was simple.
"Hey guys, lets go through this wierd ass portal to nowhere and see if we can find shit to shoot and blow up".
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SGU is absolute shite. Why did they have to rip off BSG, which was another shit show?
SG-1 did not have any of this drama bullshit.
The new show to watch is Fringe.
Deus Factus Sum.
Reminds me of another series which epicly failed recently due to the same problem - Defying Gravity
For some reason writers / producers lately (especially in the sci-fi genre) seem to have this fetish for in-depth character interaction, but with no actual character depth, and very little storyline and action
One of the reasons the original SG and the latest BSG were so good was because they had action first, character depth / background second, and character interaction last - the perfect mix
SGU is turning (or maybe has already turned) into another boring yawnfest Soap In Space. They have a very highly followed and almost unlimited story arc potential franchise, and they are pissing it into the wind. I remember one of the producers from SG1 (I think it was Peter DeLuise) saying that there was such limitless potential in the Stargate universe that you would barely scratch the surface after 50 seasons, let alone the 10 seasons he was involved in


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Established international NGOs were well represented at the GRI conference in Amsterdam last week and presumably also in the production of the new NGO Sector Supplement. There is no reason not to see Kabissa members at the grassroots look into and join the GRI process, and also consider integrating sustainability reporting into your own organizational procedures no matter what your size.
In this post I try to provide information about GRI and the NGO Sector Supplement, with links for you to follow if you want to learn more and get involved.
As Kumi Naidoo indicated in his inspiring speech at the conference, we may have only "half a marathon left to run" before it is too late and we make planet Earth uninhabitable for ourselves and our children.
Kumi's message is that we all need to stay engaged on a continuous basis and do our part. What do you think? Please share your feedback here!
About the Global Reporting Initiative
The GRI story is fairly complicated but very much worth understanding, so I will play it safe and quote directly from the About GRI web page:
What is GRI?
Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) is a network-based organization that has pioneered the development of the world's most widely used sustainability reporting framework and is committed to its continuous improvement and application worldwide.
In order to ensure the highest degree of technical quality, credibility, and relevance, the reporting framework is developed through a consensus-seeking process with participants drawn globally from business, civil society, labor, and professional institutions.
GRI Reporting Framework
This framework sets out the principles and indicators that organizations can use to measure and report their economic, environmental, and social performance.
The cornerstone of the framework is the Sustainability Reporting Guidelines. The third version of the Guidelines – known as the G3 Guidelines - was published in 2006, and is a free public good.
Other components of the framework include Sector Supplements (unique indicators for industry sectors) and National Annexes (unique country-level information). Click here for an overview of the Reporting Framework.
Benefits of GRI Reporting
Sustainability reports based on the GRI framework can be used to benchmark organizational performance with respect to laws, norms, codes, performance standards and voluntary initiatives; demonstrate organizational commitment to sustainable development; and compare organizational performance over time.
GRI promotes and develops this standardized approach to reporting to stimulate demand for sustainability information – which will benefit reporting organizations and those who use report information alike.
Why produce a Sector Supplement for the NGO Sector?
From the GRI Portal - NGO website:
The rise of the 'third sector' has led to an increasing demand for greater accountability from non-profit organizations. Organized civil society has begun to carry out some of the functions traditionally carried out by state; non-profits significantly influence public policy development on an international, national as well as on a local level. Questions on transparency within these entities have been raised and the Non-Profit Sector Supplement project was initiated as a response, to further enhance sustainability reporting practice in the non-profit sector.
The NGO Sector Supplement provides reporting guidance for non-governmental organizations to report on sustainability performance at their organizational level. The Sector Supplement is intended to be generally applicable to all sizes of organizations within the sector. While recognizing that there are considerable variations among types of organizations in this sector, in terms of mission/focus areas (e.g., human rights, development, education, consumer awareness, humanitarian assistance/emergency relief) operations (e.g., advocacy/campaigning, research, fund raising), and orientation (e.g., religious or non-religious, global or local focus) the Sector Supplement is generally intended to capture sustainability impacts associated with organizations in the sector.
Download the GRI NGO reporting template + tips
What I like about the way the GRI Sector Supplement for NGOs is presented is that it provides immediately practical resources that you can download and look at. Take for instance the template and tips available at the GRI Portal - NGO web page which you can click below to download right now and take a look at.
GRI NGO Level C reporting template + tips (xls)
The GRI NGO Level C reporting template was created in order to offer an easy way for smaller NGOs and first time NGOs reporters to prepare a basic GRI sustainability report based on the NGO Sector Supplement.
The template was prepared to show exactly what a basic GRI report should contain and is based on the requirements in the GRI G3 Guidelines for the basic Application Level C.
To complement this tool, the NGO Working Group developed simple reporting tips and recommended a set of indicators for the users of this tool. These tips and recommendations are based on the experiences and inputs of the Working Group members and do not reflect GRI opinion or position on these indicators:
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Just recently picked up the new tandem - just in time for winter - wouldn't you know. My wife likely won't get on it with me till Spring!!!!!!!!! Anyway......
In trying to replicate (as much as is possible) my single bike setup, it has become apparent that the reach of this bike is a bit longer and lower than I prefer. Having some disc issues with my neck it is important that I ride slightly more upright. Witness the Specialized Sequoia Elite which serves as my single.
I believe my best approach is to adjust these two dimensions (reach and rise) by changing out stems. The bike is set up with a Ritchey Pro stem now, and for esthetic reasons I'd like to stay with Ritchey. I hit their website and am a bit confused. The stem currently on the tandem (Inga - by the way) is at least 110 and I'll likely need to go with a 100 or 90 - that's yet to be determined. But once I settle on the saddle position, I'll have no difficulty determining which length. My question has to do with the "rise" part of the equation.
I see Ritchey's stems listed with "Angle 84/73". I presumed this refered to the degrees offset from vertical. For example: the 84 stem would have a "rise" of 6 degrees above horizontal. However, Ritchey also has a "Pro 30 degree" stem which also lists "Angle 84/73" in the specs.
Can someone explain how "rise" is measured and how to reconcile the Pro 30 degree stem with the fact that its listed with an angle of 84/73?
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Peace negotiator Livni: Palestinians' moves harms their own interests; Deputy FM Elkin calls on Netanyahu to halt talks until Abbas reconsiders.
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Edelstein was speaking to a meeting of the "Friends of Israel Initiative" in the Knesset when he noted the Palestinians had agreed not to take any unilateral steps towards international recognition during the nine months of negotiations which Secretary of State John Kerry restarted in July 2013.
He told them that Israel had been "prepared to pay a very heavy price; and not everyone was sure this was the right – to pay the price of the release of terrorists."
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Foreign Minister Avigdor Lieberman echoed the sentiment, saying Israel had done "all it could to try and reach a settlement with the Palestinians, and now the ball is in their court."
Minister of Housing and Construction Uri Ariel, on the other hand, reserved harsh criticism for the unilateral Palestinian moves. He said Abbas "ran to the UN and effectively announced the cancellation of the Oslo Accords."
He expressed his belief that "Israel should use this opportunity – announce an end to these damned agreements, to enforce its complete jurisdiction in all the territories, and to give Arabs the same civil status that Arabs from East Jerusalem have received."
Justice Minister and chief Israeli peace negotiator Tzipi Livni, however, chose a more diplomatic approach, reminding the Palestinian leadership that unilateral moves are not in their best interest.
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She emphasized: "If they want a state, they need to understand it must come through the peace process."
Livni met Wednesday night with chief Palestinian negotiator Saeb Erekat and US envoy to the talks Martin Indyk in an attempt to salvage the faltering talks.
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