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California Genealogy and History Archives
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|Jens Christian Jensen
No more sturdy, honorable and progressive citizens have chosen Sonoma county as their adopted home when they come from foreign countries than the citizens from Germany. Among them we find Jens Christian Jensen, who was born on the island of Fohr, Sleswig, Germany, March 26, 1863, the son of Andreas and Maria (Nickelsen) Jensen, farmers on that fertile island. He was educated in the common schools of his native land until fifteen years of age when, in 1878, he came to California and at Haywards he found employment at farming, continuing for a period of ten years, when he made a trip back to his old home, visiting his people for four months.
On his return to the United States Mr. Jensen went to Nevada, following mining and milling, and became the amalgamator at a sixty-stamp mill on the Carson river. In 1891 he located in Petaluma and became an employe in the Pioneer laundry, three years later purchasing a half interest and still later the other half, since which time he has continued the business alone. From time to time he has added improvements and devices that go to the making of a successful and up-to-date laundry, his laundry being run by steam power. It is well named, as it is the oldest laundry in Petaluma. He is a member of the German Redmen, and politically is a Democrat. Mr. Jensen is a very active member of the German Evangelical church and is vice-president of the German branch of the Young People's Club. By his energy and perseverance and close application to business he has been successful and has the confidence and esteem of the community.
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Monsieur Hollande's opus
- By Blake Hounshell
Blake Hounshell is managing editor at Foreign Policy, having formerly been Web editor. Hounshell oversees ForeignPolicy.com and has commissioned and edited numerous cover stories for the print magazine, including National Magazine Award finalist "Why Do They Hate Us?" by Mona Eltahawy. He also edits The Cable, FP's first foray into daily original reporting, and was editor of Colum Lynch's Turtle Bay, which in 2011 won a National Magazine award for best reporting in a digital format.
Blake joined Foreign Policy in 2006 after living in Cairo, where he studied Arabic, missed his Steelers finally win one for the thumb, and worked for the Ibn Khaldun Center for Development Studies. Blake was a 2011 finalist for the Livingston Awards prize for young journalists for his reporting on the Arab uprisings, and his Twitter feed was named one of Time magazine's "140 Best Twitter Feeds of 2011." Under his leadership, in 2008, Passport, FP's flagship blog, won Media Industry Newsletter's "Best of the Web" award in the blog category. Along with Elizabeth Dickinson, he edited Southern Tiger: Chile's Fight for a Democratic and Prosperous Future, the memoirs of former Chilean president Ricardo Lagos, published by Palgrave Macmillan in 2012.
A graduate of Yale University, Blake speaks mangled Arabic and French, is an avid runner, and lives in Washington with his wife, musician Sandy Choi, and their toddler, David. Follow him on Twitter @blakehounshell.
French President Francois Hollande landed in Mali Saturday, and received a hero's welcome in Timbuktu, which until recently was a jihadist stronghold. Can you imagine a U.S. president doing this?
Hollande was greeted by Malians sporting shirts with the flags of both countries and banners reading "Thank You France" before being presented with a camel and wading into a crowd in the desert city. He was accompanied by French Foreign Minister Laurent Fabius, Defense Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian and Development Minister Pascal Canfin.
Apparently the camel was extremely vocal in his support for the French leader, as you can see from this video.
The Washington Post editorial board asks: Is this Hollande's "Mission Accomplished" moment? My question: What is he going to do with the camel?


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American media giant Liberty Global and Foxtel have agreed on a price for the latter to move ahead with a $1.9 billion takeover bid for regional pay television company
The talks between Foxtel – which is owned by
Sources close to the negotiations said Liberty, which owns 54 per cent of Austar, and Foxtel had set a price of $1.49 a share.
The boards of Foxtel's three shareholders and Liberty, which is controlled by American media baron John Malone, have approved the deal but a formal proposal has not yet been put to the Austar board.
The Foxtel shareholders and Liberty were also still discussing the final structure of the takeover, including the tax implications, which could have an impact on the headline number.
The proposed Foxtel-Austar merger is being driven by the estimated $70 million of annual cost savings it would produce, the slower growth both companies have experienced over the past year, and the media sector's current wave of rationalisation.
Stronger advertising markets and the cost-cutting and debt-reduction programs most media companies have run over the past two years have stoked merger and acquisition activity.
Since late January,
Both WA Newspapers and Seven Media are part-owned by Kerry Stokes's
"The Austar-Foxtel deal could, of course, still fall apart," said one source. "But it's looking good right now. Everyone wants to do it."
Sources said the price of $1.49 a share reflected the cost savings and resultant earnings boost a merger would generate.
The talks between Foxtel and Liberty slowed last month after Telstra, which owns 50 per cent of Foxtel (Consolidated Media and News Corp hold 25 per cent each), insisted on more formal processes and procedures.
A report in The Australian Financial Review in early March that the boards of Telstra and Consolidated Media had agreed in principle for Foxtel to bid for Austar prompted the latter to confirm there had been talks between Foxtel and Liberty. The report is also understood to have prompted
Austar shares have jumped from $1.13 to $1.315 over the past month, lifting the company's market capitalisation from $1.44 billion to $1.67 billion.
A merger of Foxtel and Austar has been raised several times over the past decade.
The two most recent attempts to strike a deal, in 2005 and 2007, failed, in part because Telstra would not pay Liberty's asking price. In 2007 Liberty wanted $1.80 a share while Telstra would not pay more than $1.60.
Last week Austar chief executive
Foxtel chief executive
Selling out of Austar would fit Liberty's strategy of focusing on the cable and internet broadband markets in Europe, where it operates in 12 countries.
In 2009-10, Liberty sold its 37.8 per cent stake in Japanese company Jupiter Telecommunications for $US4 billion and bought Germany's second-largest cable TV company, Unitymedia, for €3.5 billion.
Last year, Mr Fries told the AFR the Jupiter and Unitymedia deals were not related, "but strategically they made sense".
"Increasingly, our focus is on Europe, which accounts for 80 per cent of the 30 million homes our pay TV companies reach globally," he said.
Liberty announced the €3.16 billion purchase of German company Kabel BW from Swedish private equity firm EQT Partners last week. A merger of Kabel BW and Liberty's Unitymedia would create Germany's largest cable TV business.
The Kabel BW deal was priced at 8.1 times the company's 2011 earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation. An 8.1 times multiple would value Austar at about $2 billion.
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no sound in 32 bit chroot on 64 bit system <solved>
Sometimes weirdness is instructive.
Had Opera & ET running fine and dandy through a chroot on Debian latest sid32/etch64 but today I rebooted and sound failed.
Local mplayer etc apps worked fine.
Eventually noticed that /dev/dsp had evaporated. No idea where it went but running ./snddevices sorted it out just fine.
Probably worth making sure your chroot'd user is in the audio group and that the various /dev/dsp adsp mixer files are audio group aswell.
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SALT LAKE CITY {AP} The city's police chief on Friday issued a call for a stricter state law to keep guns from those with severe mental illnesses in the wake of the city's second fatal shooting rampage this year.
"It's happening too much all over the country, and innocent people are dying," chief Ruben Ortega said in an interview.
Ortega's comments came a day after Sergei Babarin, 71, raked the first floor of the Mormon Family History Library with .22-caliber handgun fire, killing two people and wounding four others before police shot him to death.
The library shooting came just more than three months after 24-year-old Di-Kieu Duy allegedly walked into a downtown office building with a grocery sack of bullets and opened fire. One person died and another suffered minor gunshot wounds in the Jan. 14 shooting.
Relatives said Babarin and Duy had been diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia, but had not had their medication.
Ortega said both shootings illustrate why Utah should close what he calls a loophole in a state law. The law prohibits the sale of guns to those who have been declared mentally incompetent a high legal threshold that includes few of the state's 100,000 mentally ill.
While both Babarin and Duy had brushes with the law, neither had been declared mentally incompetent.
Ortega said psychiatrists should to be required to report to state authorities the names of those diagnosed with mental illnesses. Gun dealers would then be forbidden from selling guns to them.
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A missing man from north Essex has been found and taken to hospital to be checked over, police said.
John Wrathall, of Mistley, was reported missing to Essex Police at 4.30pm yesterday. The force launched a search appeal for the 50-year-old and he was found this morning in Tendring.
In a statement, an Essex Police spokesman said: "Thanks to a member of the public, police officers in Tendring have located a man reported missing from his home in Mistley.
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I have a very deep abdominal scar resulting from surgery that I had at one month old. I was born 10 weeks early and suffered from a bowel perforation that required emergency surgery. I had a section of my small intestine removed as well as a colostomy. I've had 2 children and will not be having any more. I have always felt extremely self conscious and hated how it looks and feels. What is the best way to minimize the appearance of the scar?
Would a Tummy Tuck or Scar Revision Surgery Be the Best Option to Minimize/remove my Abdominal Scar? (photo)
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What to do to minimize scar
Thank you for the opportunity to comment. First, it is difficult to be certain without being able to examine the looseness of your skin. That being said I do not think a standard tummy tuck will work and in fact may be a bit dangerous because of the upper smaller scar. It would be nice to replace both scars for just one. I think the scar will ultimately be horizontal, across the upper abdomen. Liposuction will help to flatten your tummy. For the best results I could see needing to do this in two stages. I would avoid complicated procedures such as tissue expanders.
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Minimizing a deforming abdominal scar
In my experience (40 years) this would require at least a 2 staged reconstruction:
1. You have a very severe 'unitized" scar of your mid abdomen. In lay talk that means that the skin,subcutaneous tissues, and fascias and muscles are fused in one unit so they cause a severe indentation at rest or when you tense your abdomen or cough. This needs to be reconstructed with a multilayered revision.
2.After this has healed liposuction of the abdomen and flanks can improve your shape.Some of the fat might even be used as a graft to "polish" or improve the scars if need be.
As others have said it won't be perfect but in the hands of an experienced BOARD CERTIFIED plastic surgeon it can be improved.
Tummy tuck or scar revision?
I don't think a tummy tuck will remove the deep scar you have in the mid-abdomen. Of course, a physical exam would be needed to make this decision. Another option might be a scar revision of the main and the smaller scars, followed after healing by abdominal liposuction.
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High abdominal scar cannot be removed with tummy tuck.
Unfortunately, these scars cannot be removed because you don't have enough loose skin. But they can be revised so they are smooth and not indented, which should look a lot better.
Scar revision vs abdominoplasty
While scar revision is an option for you, it does not eliminate the scars. Based on your pictures, it is difficult but possible to remove the larger scar with an abdominoplasty (tummy tuck). Of course an examination is needed to confirm this. The smaller scar will then be taught and less indented as a result and if needed revised at a later date. Unfortunately (or fortunately in some cases) your tattoo will likely be removed as part of the skin removal.
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Setting up a business in USA can be quite exciting. But there are also many challenges. In-depth market research and planning can minimize the risks.
Foreign nationals starting a business in the U.S. face another daunting challenge - which visa should they obtain in order to legally enter the U.S. to run and operate the business once it has been established?
Let us consider the situations of Harry and Vijay detailed below:
Harry, a national of the UK, has been in the construction business with his father for several years. He has been watching the construction industry boom in the US and thinks it is a good time to get into business there. His father agrees and they start looking at various Cities. Atlanta, GA seems to be doing well and Harry takes a trip to check it out. His report back to his father is encouraging, and they begin work on setting up a company in the US. It is decided that Harry will come to the US to get the company up and running, and then direct the operations of the company.
What visa options are available to Harry?
Vijay owns a very successful hotel in Hyderabad, India. He wants to open a long-term residence hotel in San Jose, California catering to Indian nationals on short term project assignments in the US. He thinks that he can capitalize on the cultural aspect and run a successful business. Vijay is planning to invest $400,000 in the US to get the hotel started.
What visa options are available to Vijay?
The L1 visa can be used to start a new company in the US if it is a subsidiary, parent, branch, or affiliate of a foreign company. The E2 or E1 visa can be used to start a new business in the US if the foreign national applicant is from a country which shares certain treaties with the US.
Let us look at what these visa options are, and the situations under which each of these visa options can be used for starting a business in the United States.
A qualifying relationship such as parent-subsidiary, branch or affiliate must exist between the foreign and the U.S. business entities.
Investment activities can include the creation of a new business or purchase of an existing business.
The E1 and E2 visas can be used only by citizens of countries that maintain a "treaty of commerce and navigation" or a "bilateral investment treaty" with the United States.
Additionally, the "nationality" of the US company must be at least 50% of the relevant treaty country, i.e. at least 50% of the US company must be owned by the foreign company or individuals who have the same nationality of the relevant foreign treaty company.
Note: Citizens of the United Kingdom are additionally required to prove domicile to be eligible for E visas.
If a multinational foreign company with a large number of shareholders from all over the world owns the U.S. company, it is a little more challenging to prove the actual nationality of the foreign company.
The E1 visa can be used by foreign entities that have not made a substantial investment in the U.S. but have substantial trade with the U.S. The substantiality of trade is determined by the volume of trade, number of transactions and the recurrence of these transactions.
The E2 investor visa can be used to starting a business in the US as a foreign national if the investment involved is substantial.
The L1 visa does not have a requirement of substantial investment in the U.S. (although it needs to be shown that the US company has enough capital or access to capital to run initial operations).
To qualify for the New Office L1 visa, the foreign national must be an executive, manager or a specialized knowledge individual who has been an employee of the foreign company for at least one continuous year within the last three years.
There is no such requirement for the E1 or E2 visa.
The L1 visa can be used to transfer an employee of a foreign company to setup, manage or work for a related organization in the U.S. irrespective of the employee's nationality.
For E1 or E2 visa, the company or the individual engaging in trade or investment in the U.S. must have the same nationality as the treaty country.
E visa applications are generally filed with the embassy or consulate in the home country of the foreign national. Once the consulate registers the trading or investing enterprise for E visa purposes, the treaty national may apply for a visa to enter the U.S.
The L1 visa is generally a two-step process. A petition is first filed with the appropriate Service Center of the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). After the petition is approved, the applicant must apply for a visa at the consulate in the home country of the foreign national.
An applicant who is in the U.S. in lawful status may file a Change of Status petition with USCIS to E1 or E2 status. An applicant who does this, however, must still submit the entire application at the consulate if and when he or she departs the U.S. and need to re-enter in E status. The Consulate is not bound by the USCIS decision regarding the E1 or E2 application.
An applicant that changed status to L1 in the U.S. has already completed first step, and needs to obtain the visa if and when he/she travels outside the country. The Consulate is generally bound by the decision made by USCIS.
NOTE: Canadians can apply for L-1 directly at the Port of Entry with Customs and Border Protection (CBP). CBP will adjudicate the petition and forward the application to USCIS for processing of the Form I-797 while the Canadian applicant enters the US under L1 status.
Even though E1 and E2 visa USA applications are processed directly at the U.S. embassy or consulate, the adjudication is complex and time consuming. It may take as long as three months for some consulates to fully adjudicate an E visa application, with practically no provision to expedite the process.
An L1 visa petition generally takes 2 to 3 weeks under premium process at the USCIS Service Centers.
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E1 and E2 visas are generally granted for an initial period of 2 years, and can be renewed in increments of up to 5 years. They are admitted for a period of 2 years each time they seek admission into the US on a valid E1 or E2 visa.
L1 visas are granted for an initial period of 3 years (only 1 year for a new office), and can be renewed in increments of 2 years if the company can show that it has been doing business during the past year, and continues to require the services of the applicant as a manager, executive or an employee with specialized knowledge.
Companies that anticipate a "slower start" to get established in the U.S. may lean towards the E1 or E2 visa option that gives them a two year window to establish the operations.
An E1 or E2 visa can be extended indefinitely five years at a time provided that the stay of the applicant remains temporary.
An applicant in L1 status cannot extend L1 stay beyond 5 years (for specialized knowledge employees) or 7 years (for managers or executives).
The L1 may be the better route in cases where the intention of the applicant is to ultimately apply for a green card during his/her stay in the U.S. An L1 visa holder may pursue permanent residency and still maintain L1 status.
This may not be generally possible for E1 or E2 visa holders. Though E1 and E2 visas can be extended for an indefinite period of time, the applicant must maintain non-immigrant intent. Certain E2 investors may qualify for a Green Card under the EB5 category if they satisfy the job-creation and investment criteria (even through re-investments into the E2 business).
The permanent residency process may affect the applicant's ability to maintain or extend E1 or E2 status. Applicants with long-term goals of remaining permanently in the U.S. should map out a strategy to achieve that goal.
An E1 visa or E2 visa application entails extensive evidence requirements since the applicant needs to prove the substantiality of trade between the U.S. and the treaty nation, or the substantiality of investment in the U.S. Moreover, E visa applications are generally adjudicated at the Consulates, and there is no formal appeal or recourse to administrative or judicial review in the U.S. If the E1 or E2 visa is denied, the only recourse is convincing the consulate to reconsider the decision or re-submit the application with new evidence.
L1 visa applications for a start-up enterprise require evidence related to the business and revenues of the foreign company; the qualifying relationship between the foreign and the U.S. company; and a detailed business plan explaining the potential of the new company and its capability to meet business expenses, including the staffing requirements. Additionally, an adverse decision made by a USCIS Service Center can be reconsidered at various stages by the administrative and judicial machinery within the United States.
Harry has 2 options available for him. He can use either the New Office L1A if the company is established as a branch, parent, subsidiary, or affiliate of the company in the UK. He has worked in management for over 1 year so he meets the basic requirements. The US and the UK have a qualifying treaty, so an E2 visa would be another option. To start the U.S. construction business, the UK company will invest a significant amount of capital, and they will hire a number of employees after winning the contracts. Harry and his father decided that the E2 investor visa is the best option for them - it gives them longer period to build the company to the level needed to support an executive.
Vijay has only L1 option available because the US does not have a qualifying treaty with India. He is not concerned because his business plan is solid and he expects to have his residence hotel established to the extent where it will need his full-time executive oversight within one year. He is now looking for a competent manager to take over the operations of the hotel in Hyderabad.
Individuals from treaty countries have an advantage of choosing between E visa and L1 visa categories for setting up a business in USA as a foreign national. When different options are available, it is even more important to make a strategic and well-reasoned selection.
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LAHORE: Former Senator, federal minister for information and central information secretary of Pakistan Muslim League Quaid-e-Azam (PML-Q) Tariq Azeem has decided in principal to join Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz (PML-N).
The decision is expected to be formally announced during a joint press conference hosted by PML-N's President Nawaz Sharif on Thursday at Jati Umra, Raiwind.
According to an official PML-N handout, Azeem will announce his affiliation with the PML-N before a press conference.
According to PML-N sources Azeem's services for the Sharif family and for the party had impressed Nawaz Sharif, who has accepted the former PML-Q information secretary into the party.
Sources maintained that Azeem's brother, Shujaat Azeem, who was a pilot for former Lebanese Prime Minister Rafik Hariri (assassinated in 2005), performed a role in the deal between the Sharifs, Pervez Musharraf and Arab leaders given his close association with Hariri. They said that Shujaat Azeem was also close associate of Saad Hariri, son of Rafik Hariri and the current Prime Minister of Lebanon.
It is pertinent to mention that late Rafik Hariri was Saudi King Abdullah's brother in law. Saudi Arabia had agreed to provide sanctuary to the Sharif family under the 10 year deal with Musharraf.
The sources further added that Shujaat Azeem was closely related to Mansoor Ijaz, the chief character in the Memogate scandal. They said that during the peak of Memogate scandal in Supreme Court, Tariq Azeem regularly visited Raiwind where he managed the calls between Ijaz and Nawaz Sharif. They said among other things which forced Sharif to move Supreme Court over Memogate, Ijaz and Azeem both played their due roles in convincing Sharif to file a petition.
Sources said that Azeem's services for PML-N wer commendable as he formed his separate group comprising 5 Senators in the Senate and supported PML-N. It is pertinent to mention that this separate group though never joined other factions of PML-Q's Senators in the Senate called Likeminded Senators. Rather, Azeem has supported PML-N on every issue.
They further said that Azeem's services would be utilised to strengthen the party's relations with Middle East countries. Should Sharif come into power, he would then be able to fulfill claims of bringing the energy crisis into control by taking oil loans from the Arab states.


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Only a few thousand tickets remain to Bucs-Steelers game Sunday
Only several thousand tickets remain to Sunday's Bucs-Steelers game at Raymond James Stadium.
The team has until 1 p.m. Thursday to sell the remaining tickets and avoid a second straight television blackout.
Advanced sales to this game were good because Steelers nation travels pretty well, especially on the east coast.
Both teams are 2-0, a surprise given the four-game suspension of Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger and the Bucs coming off a 3-13 season with the second-youngest team in the NFL.


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Originally credited "Al Bryant?", but this is Mort Leav, who is credited on pencils on this feature by Jerry Bails' Who's Who. He is spotted by his lively faces and figures, and also by his large hands and a special crouching way of running, with thighs lifted high.
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Some heads in 3/4 backview with streched neck and the jawbone going back behind the ear point to Tirman, as on page 4 and 5, but the short figures and some heads in sideview could be Quackenbush. Also the fist fight on page 4 points to him. He is credited on this feature by Jerry Bails' Who's Who for 1944-46.
DiPreta script credit removed by Craig Delich. DiPreta did very little writing in his career that is documented and it is very unlikely that he wrote this feature.


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BYU football: Using top players has turned the tide for Cougars' special teams
BlueHusky Mission Viejo, CAOct. 23, 2013 8:35 a.m.
@Chris B
You are right in that penalties played a part in the loss to Utah. But 30 incomplete passes helped too. The offense was brutal at that point. Obviously, in hindsight, Anae had the right guys on the field but they had not assimilated the new offense yet. Looks like Anae brought them along in stages. We'll see against BSU Friday. My guess is that BYU will handle BSU, but it will be a tough game.
SLCWatch Salt Lake City, UTOct. 23, 2013 12:02 a.m.
BYU's special teams had dropped to some of the worst in the nation prior to Mendenhall's hiring as head coach. He changed the format from having the coaches pick people or ask them to work on the special teams to one where the players have to try out for the special teams and it's an honor to get on. They have all risen to national prominence using this model. They use an advisor coach but the players lead the team and it has resulted in a dramatic improvement. The players who do fail to perform up to the team standard get cut. I enjoy watching the team work to try and perfect their performance. Unfortunately some times imperfect people do imperfect things and plays don't work out the way you would like.
At least most people learn from sticking their foot in it. Others consistently go out of their way to perfect it.
BeSmart Cheyenne, WYOct. 22, 2013 4:51 p.m.
I know this is a BYU article but I have to say this.
I think Dres Anderson would be a fun player to see returning kicks
(if he does sorry haven't seen a ute game since BYU)
Chris B Salt Lake City, UTOct. 22, 2013 3:33 p.m.
Bronco should have taught his special teams players not to hold. If he had, perhaps byu wouldn't have lost for the fourth time in a row to their rival Utah.
BeSmart Cheyenne, WYOct. 22, 2013 3:08 p.m.
This does show a little lack of depth.
But every team that put starters on special teams would probably have a lot better special teams.
Go Utah Schools.


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Providence Journal on 20 March 1967
Daniel J. Hourihan
Daniel J. Hourihan, Sr, 88 of 62 Larchmere Drive, Rumford, died yesterday at Zambarano Memorial Hospital, Burrillville, after an illness of six weeks. He was the husband of the late Elizabeth (Denehy) Hourihan.
He was born in Ireland, a son of the late Eugene and Mary (McCarthy) Hourihan and had been a Rumford resident for more than 60 years.
Mr. Hourihan had been an inspector at the Washburn Wire Co., Phillipsdale, for more than 40 years before retiring in 1963.
He is survived by a son, Daniel J. Hourihan, Jr. of Rumford, two grandchildren.
The funeral will be held Wednesday at 8 a.m. from the Corbett & Quirk Funeral Home, 971 Branch Ave., with a requiem Mass in Sacred Heart Church, Taunton Avenue, East Providence, at 9. Burial will be in Mt. St. Mary's Cemetery, Pawtucket.
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Angelica Bengtsson added the World Junior gold medal to her World Youth title of last year as a clearance at 4.25 turned out to be enough for the win in windy conditions here in Moncton.
The World season leader at 4.47, Bengtsson seemed to be struggling from the very early stages of the competition today her first failure coming as early as 4.05. She set the record straight with a first time clearance at the next height 4.15, at which moment the medals were already decided albeit not their order of distribution.
In fact the only other athlete to go clear at 4.15 was Holly Bleasdale of Great Britain, her second round clearance meaning she was in silver medal position at that stage.
But it wasn't meant to last long, Victoria Von Eynatten of Germany having saved her best for the next height of 4.20 after her sole miss at 4.15. The German was even briefly in the gold medal seat given that Bengtsson, obviously not in the best shape tonight, failed the first time of asking at 4.20.
The Swedish champion couldn't let the title slip from her hands at such a poor level and she regrouped for a massive second time clearance which she backed up with an even clearer jump at 4.25.
Bleasdale meanwhile missed twice at 4.20 and in a desperate attempt to get back into the leading position passed to 4.25, a height she wouldn't master on the day.
Von Eynatten applied the same tactics after missing at 4.25 and once again 4.30 was too much to ask. She had to settle for silver at 4.20. Bleasdale's 4.15 meant she had the bronze.
Bengtsson was all smiles when she attempted 4.30, her god medal already secured but one could tell that she wasn't at the top of her game all three of her attempts at a height she already cleared in four competitions this year being aborted jumps.


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Ovi Odiete
'Portrait' - Poem by Ovi Odiete
See the wrinkles on your forehead,
read the dimples that comes with your smile;
see your eyes reading every lines
deep within your eyes, a great story lies;
firmly waiting to be unlocked
your smile unleashes pressure of pleasures
on mankind,
fire and ice locked within your thoughts,
when excited, your words travel unprecedentedly
your thoughts parade in high mountains;
till they reach the peak
never giving up, your enthusiastic instinct
visits emotions in illusion
illusion bringing an hyper-sensitive
flair to reality,
though rough at the first line,
it never crumbles uncompleted
exhausted at third sight,
you portray a great character
magnanimous in actions;
friendly in words
your portrait bring life's inner strength
to the surface,
capturing and comparing
all vivid-images and sensations
to the first plane.
Topic(s) of this poem: Beauty
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The Elk River girls earned a shot at a holiday championship by drubbing the Becker Bulldogs 59-31 on Wednesday evening in the semifinals of the eight-team Monticello tournament.
Senior center Victoria Jenson led with 11 points and senior forward Mikayla Macomber added nine as the Elks had nine players in the scoring column.
The Elks, who beat Minneapolis Washburn 58-42 on Tuesday, squared their record at 4-4 with their fourth straight win.
They face host Monticello (5-4) in the finals, 7:30 p.m. Thursday. The Magic beat Dassel-Cokato 55-51.
The Elks have played in the Monticello tournament since 2006 without winning it. They were runners-up last year behind Providence Academy, which did not return this year.
Elk scoring – Victoria Jenson 11, Mikayla Macomber 9, Anna Rollag 7, Dani Edwards 6, Brittany Cornelius 5, Sydney Person 4, Jordyn Sohns 4, Erin Ness 3, Michelle Botts 1


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[Alan Gendreau is] openly gay and 23, with a deep-seated confidence in his sexual orientation...The Orlando, Fla., native knew he was gay at a very young age. He came out to friends and family at 16, started dating boys in high school and had on-again, off-again relationships with men through college.
"When you know, you know," he said with a smile.
Gendreau has also long been a devout Christian, raised in a deeply religious household...Religion also played a powerful role on his team at Middle Tennessee State, but with a far different result from his hometown church.
The home of the Blue Raiders is located in Murfreesboro, Tenn., 30 miles south of Nashville. As the name would suggest, it is literally in the middle of Tennessee. A full 82 percent of the state's population counts themselves as Christian, including almost two-fifths who are Baptist. The city of Murfreesboro was home to the torturous battle over a proposed (and ultimately built) Islamic Center in 2010.
The football team modeled its surrounded community. Bible study was well attended. Religious references were common. The team, like many others, had its own chaplain.
No one on the team cared that Gendreau was gay.
"Everyone just saw him as a football player," [team punter Josh] Davis said. "He was just one of the guys. The fact that he proved himself on the field, there was a respect for him. He's a good guy. He's a lot of fun to be around. With all the coaches and players, he had a good relationship."
In fact, the first time Josh Davis says he heard of Gendreau was from a teammate who made sure to fill him in on the team's little secret: "Just so you know, we have a gay kicker." Davis, who is deeply religious and hopes to pursue a career in ministry, wasn't fazed.
In two years as his teammate, Davis said he never once heard a derogatory comment made about Gendreau's sexual orientation. Gendreau related the same experience.
"Off the field, some guy might throw a gay joke at him," Davis said, "but it was never intended to be serious, it was just guys being guys together."
Gendreau remembers one of those jokes vividly. During his freshman year, he was hanging out with some of his teammates late one evening when a linebacker observed that something they were all looking at was "so gay." Attention quickly turned to Gendreau.
"Hey man, I'm sorry, I didn't mean to offend you," the linebacker said.
Gendreau brushed it off.
"Please, I don't care," he said. "It's all good."
That jovial, carefree attitude endeared him to his teammates off the field. On the field, his performance sealed the deal.
From Outsports, 23 April 2013: Coming out Kicking: Openly Gay Former College Kicker Tries for the NFL
Gendreau's ambitions run deeper than historic precedence. Studies show that suicide is the leading cause of death among gay and lesbian youth in this country, with an estimated 30 percent of gay youths attempting suicide.
"I've always been comfortable with my identity," Gendreau said. "I wanted people to know it wasn't an issue."
He remains a devout Christian who sleeps with a Bible by his bed, not bothered by what some would consider a mixed message of personal convictions. His family stands by his side, too. They include two brothers, Arthur and Aaron, who have overcome their own struggles with hemophilia to become successful soccer players in college.
"I love my son and I support his pursuit to play in the NFL," Cathy Gendreau said. "... He's every bit good enough to be there. He is that good, I promise you."
Alan Gendreau is training daily for a journey paved with hope and uncertainty History will eventually mark his progress. If it works out, Gendreau's NFL legacy will be measured in far more relevant terms than his field goal accuracy.
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Why you need to avoid bumblebee nests
Everyone likes bumblebees - until they build their nest too close for comfort, that is.
Bumblebees build seasonal nests, usually underground, but also in wall cavities, and even old piles of leaves. By late spring they are literally hives of activity.
Each nest is home to a few hundred bees and occupies a space that's roughly equivalent to a soccer ball. They don't build wax comb but rather small "pots" of mud and wax which are used to store honey and as nurseries for their larvae.
* Bumblebees could be the next top pollinators
* Bumblebees tagged with radio transmitters
Contrary to a popular belief, they can sting but are less willing to do so than honeybees, who are reluctant as well.
A bumblebee nest is only a threat if you interfere with it by digging it up or poking fingers into the entrance.
Under these easily avoidable circumstances you are certainly likely to cop a few stings. The advice is: don't disturb bumble bee nests.
Bumblebees are unaffected by varroa mite and colony collapse disorder and are first-class pollinators, so make a little room for them, wherever they decide to set up camp, and enjoy their productive antics all summer long.
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The Whistleblower Protection Program was established to ensure that employees of Federal agencies, Federal contractors, and Federal grantees who disclose allegations of serious wrongdoing or gross mismanagement are free from fear of reprisal for their disclosures. Applicants for Federal employment are also covered.
Protected Disclosures by Federal Employees and Applicants
Disclosure by current and former Federal employees and applicants of the following types of wrongdoing are covered by the Whistleblower Protection Act of 1989:
- a violation of any law, rule, or regulation
- mismanagement
- a gross waste of funds
- an abuse of authority
- a substantial and specific danger to public health or safety
Whistleblower Reprisal Is Prohibited in Federal Employment
The Whistleblower Protection Act of 1989 prohibits reprisal. It is unlawful for agencies to take or threaten to take a personnel action against an employee because he or she disclosed wrongdoing. Personnel actions can include poor performance review, demotion, suspension, or termination. In addition, the law prohibits retaliation for filing an appeal, complaint, or grievance; helping someone else file or testifying on their behalf; or cooperating with or disclosing information to the OIG. For a pamphlet prepared by the Office of Special Counsel (OSC) containing more information, click on Know Your Rights When Reporting Wrongs.
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The VA OIG refers complainants who believe they have been improperly retaliated against to the following entities:
- The Office of Special Counsel. OSC is an independent agency enforcing whistleblower protections and certain other actions within the Federal government. Information on filing a complaint with OSC may be found on their website at www.osc.gov.
- The Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB). Certain employees may be able to appeal directly to MSPB. More information on whistleblower MSPB appeals is available at www.mspb.gov/appeals/whistleblower.htm
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No other act of legislation before Congress has as much bipartisan support or more co-sponsors than the ABLE Act does at this time.
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St. George, Utah (PRWEB) November 30, 2012
If you didn't already know this, when a person is born with or diagnosed with a permanent disability in America, like Down syndrome, one of the first things financial advisers counsel parents not to do is open a bank account in the name of their child and then to make sure they are excluded from his or her grandparents wills and estates McFadden explained. Sounds crazy right? – Apparently not so because this is exactly what parents and individuals classified as disabled are told every single day right here in the good ol' US of A; due in part by the possibility financial aid may be needed in the future and the eligibility requirements outlined by Medicaid.
"How do you think you would feel as a parent if shortly after your child was born this counsel was considered one of the more important things you needed to know?" Asked Mr. McFadden.
The 'Able Act' is known as H.R.3423 in the House with 236 co-sponsors and S.1872 in the Senate with 41 co-sponsors. To put this into perspective, that is over 50% of Congress. Mr. McFadden further stated, "I think we would all agree that Washington has very few things to be collectively proud of right now. Passing the ABLE Act would go a long way to restore dignity in Washington and the dignity of millions of Americans."
ABLE is an acronym for "Achieving a Better Life Experience"
In an Op/Ed article to the BethesdaPatch, Jawanda B. Mast, the mother of Rachel Mast had this to say. "My daughter Rachel is 13 and has Down syndrome. We live in Olathe, Kansas. Rachel and I have advocated at all levels of government. The symbol of Rachel's march to independence is that she wants to live in a pink house. It has become a fun topic but it is a serious one for our family. Under current laws, Rachel is only allowed to have $2,000 in assets. Families of children with disabilities are warned almost from the moment our children are born of the woes of this law. We are told to set up special needs trusts (which is still a viable option even when ABLE is passed) and don't save in traditional ways for your child with special needs because you will jeopardize any government supports. While most of us don't want to depend on government supports, the reality (is that) individuals with disabilities will probably need some help along the way."
And according to Mr. McFadden, "Instead of encouraging independence and self-reliance our current system perpetuates an environment of dependence and creates obstacles to individual dignity. This is the Fiscal Cliff our families have lived with for years".
If passed, the ABLE Act would make it possible to establish a savings account under the same tax laws governing a 529 College Fund savings account without disqualifying the account holder from accessing government assistance should they ever be necessary.
Mr. McFadden believes, "This one act of legislation could potentially promote more independence from outside assistance than any other proposed law in the last 100 years."
So on November 15th, 2012 backed by overwhelming support and a desire to see things change, Mr. McFadden and Adam Christensen, a self-advocate from St. George, Utah who was born with Down syndrome joined 23 other "Ambassadors" representing 13 States along with several other organizations including Autism Speaks and The Arc on the one year anniversary of the ABLE Acts reintroduction to Congress and participated in a "Washington D.C. fly-in" sponsored by the National Down Syndrome Society an organization devoted to improving the quality of life for persons born with Down syndrome, passing the ABLE Act and many other important issues and legislation affecting persons with disabilities. The purpose of this collective fly-in was to encourage their respective Senators and Congressmen to join the growing army of legislators currently co-sponsoring the ABLE Act and more importantly, commit them to making sure the bill is a part of any fiscal legislation expected to pass by the end of this year.
While in Washington D.C., Mr. McFadden and Adam met with Congressman Jim Matheson and Senator Orrin Hatches office to express gratitude for their support. Senator Matheson is currently the only co-sponsor in the State of Utah and Senator Hatch helped author the original version of the ABLE Act.
Mr. McFadden and Adam also called on Congressman Rob Bishop and Jason Chaffetz to join the almost 300 co-sponsors in the 112th Congress currently supporting the ABLE Act or what Adam refers to as "The Dignity Act". Adam, now 38, has lived independently for over 15 years, works three jobs, two of which he volunteers, but is unable to own his own home or maintain any other assets for fear of losing what little aid he currently receives. With an ABLE account he could earn more, save more, and take more responsibility for his own needs and care.
Mr. McFadden was also encouraged by the commitment they received from Senator Mike Lee's office to take another look at this important piece of legislation stating, "We sincerely believe that upon further investigation Senator Lee will find that helping pass the ABLE Act will also be an important step in accomplishing the promises he made to his constituents when he was first elected to office by reducing dependence on government and promoting self reliance". While visiting Senator Lee's office Adam enjoyed a warm photo/opt and is one of a select few invited to sit in Senator Lee's chair for a picture.
Mr. McFadden closed by stating, "You will be hard pressed to find another bill that has made it before Congress which is more deserving of passage and has or has had stronger bipartisan support than the ABLE Act. If Congress fails to ensure its passing before year's end it will be a sad day in Washington and a sad day for millions of Patriotic Americans. We call upon Congress and the President to do everything necessary to pass this bill this year, not next."
About the ABLE Act
The Achieving a Better Life Experience Act (ABLE) of 2011 (S. 1872/H.R. 3423) was introduced on November 15 in the 112th Congress (2011-2012 Congressional cycle). The bill is being led by a bipartisan, bicameral set of Congressional champions, including Senator Robert Casey, Jr., (D-PA), Senator Richard Burr (R-NC), Congressman Ander Crenshaw (R-FL), Congressman Chris Van Hollen (D-MD), and Congresswoman Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA).
The ABLE Act will give individuals with disabilities and their families the ability to save for their child's future just like every other American family, and help people with disabilities live full, productive lives in their communities without losing benefits provided through private insurances, the Medicaid program, the supplemental security income program, the beneficiary's employment, and other sources. The account could fund a variety of essential expenses for individuals, including medical and dental care, education, community based supports, employment training, assistive technology, housing, and transportation.
About the National Down Syndrome Society
The National Down Syndrome Society (NDSS) is a nonprofit organization committed to being the national advocate for the value, acceptance, and inclusion of people with Down syndrome. NDSS envisions a world in which all people with Down syndrome have the opportunity to enhance their quality of life, realize their life aspirations, and become valued members of welcoming communities. NDSS has over 350 affiliates nationwide.
About Autism Speaks
Autism Speaks was founded in February 2005 by Bob and Suzanne Wright, grandparents of a child with autism. Their longtime friend Bernie Marcus donated $25 million to help financially launch the organization. Since then, Autism Speaks has grown into the world's leading autism science and advocacy organization, dedicated to funding research into the causes, prevention, treatments and a cure for autism; increasing awareness of autism spectrum disorders; and advocating for the needs of individuals with autism and their families. We are proud of what we've been able to accomplish and look forward to continued successes in the years ahead.
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Adam Christensen, 38 of St. George, Utah and has been living independently for over 15 years. He is a Special Olympic Gold Medalist in Basketball and also enjoys Bowling and Track and Field. He currently has three jobs, two of which he basically volunteers at due to restrictions on how much income he can earn and maintain what little assistance he currently receives. His father Mike Christensen lives nearby in St. George and his mother is a Lt. Colonel in the Army currently stationed at Fort Knox, Kentucky.
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James McFadden and his wife Shiela are the proud parents of 4 children. Their second child Jonathan, (Jonny), now 11 years old was born with Down syndrome. In 2007 they moved from San Diego, California where both Shiela and James were born and raised to Southern Utah to raise their children and in 2009 James organized the Southern Utah Down Syndrome Association. James recently stepped down as its founding President to launch Down Syndrome Today, the first National Magazine advocating issues related to Down syndrome. In 2011 he was recognized as the Parent of the Year by the UDDC and in 2012 he was appointed by the Governor of Utah to sit on the Board of the UDDC as a citizen Board Member.
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Down Syndrome Today was established to provide a collective resource of relevant news and information and get it into the hands of the families, medical providers, services providers, and political leaders who would benefit the most from its pages.
Through an unbiased collaborative of associations, foundations, researchers, and family supporters we hope to help further unify the collective voices of each great organization serving within Down syndrome community. As we do so together, we can continue to break down barriers, eliminate misinformation, and help each organization realize their full potential and accomplish their individual hopes, dreams, and mandates.


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POLICE are appealing for help to identify three men in connection with the theft of sunglasses from Vision Express in Salisbury.
Three men walked from Winchester Street and across the Market Walk to the store in Butcher Row at about 4pm on April 16.
Two pairs of Ray Ban sunglasses were taken from the display before the men left the store without making any attempt to pay for them.
They then walked off in the same direction as they came from.
Police have released CCTV images of three men officers would like to speak to in connection with the incident.
Anyone with information can contact PC Kim Weston at Salisbury Police Station on 101 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.


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Whip it Good - Performance and Q & A with Danish-Trinidadian artist Jeannette Ehlers
Yejide Adeoye, Logic to Create
Monday, 28 July 2014 from 18:30 to 20:00 (BST)
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Event Details
Performance and Q & A with Danish-Trinidadian artist Jeannette Ehlers at Royal College of Art, Battersea.
With the performance Whip it Good, Jeannette Ehlers re-enacts one of the most brutal punishment methods used during slavery. In using the same method, the whipping, on a white canvas, Ehlers acts out a simple but tense rebellion against the past. Whip it Good was first commissioned by Art Labour Archives and Ballhaus Naunynstrasse in 2013.
The audience will be invited to participate in this performance.
A drinks reception will follow the performance as well as a Q & A session with Jeannette Ehlers and Karen Alexander (TBC).
Jeannette Ehlers is a Danish-Trinidadian visual artist based in Copenhagen, Denmark.
Ehlers works primarily with video and photography and her practice focuses on colonial
and decolonial history. She was educated at the Funen Art Academy and the Royal Danish
Academy of Fine Arts. Recent exhibitions and conferences include: POSSESSION: Art, Power
and Black Womanhood, New Shelterplan, Copenhagen, Denmark (2014); "Jeannette Ehlers
Say it Loud", Nikolaj, Copenhagen Contemporary Art Centre, Copenhagen, Denmark (2014);
CARIBBEAN: Crossroads of the World, Pérez Art Museum Miami, USA (2014) and El Museo
del Barrio, New York, USA (2013) BLACK BULLETS Parisian Laundry, Montreal, Canada
(2013) BLACK EUROPE BODY POLITICS, BE.BOP 2012 and 2013; ENTER 2011: Ung Dansk
Samtidskunst, Kunsthallen Brandts, Odense, Denmark (2011); Subtle Whispering, Total
Museum of Contemporary Art, Seoul (2007).
This performance is part of a series of events taking place during the Curating Conversations summer curatorial programme organised by the Inspire Legacy team in partnership with the Royal College of Art.
Do you have questions about Whip it Good - Performance and Q & A with Danish-Trinidadian artist Jeannette Ehlers? Contact Yejide Adeoye, Logic to Create
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5 new fitness trends you should try this summer
Nowadays, new trends in fitness seem to appear every other day. Some last for years while others are just fitness fads and will only be around a couple months. This last year in particular has seen numerous new fitness trends arising, and we can only hope that these are here to stay.


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Paris, FR
Jean Lurçat Collège is situated at the junction of two
topographical fabrics; landscape and cityscape. The adjacent
cityscape, an unstructured area of scattered low-rise detached
housing constitutes the neighbourhood's identity and presents
a friendly human scale.
Within the proximity of the site the Parc des Sports opens
onto the La Courneuve park, providing the school with an
open vista and contextual ties with the green spaces and
gardens of the city.
The structure is integrated into the site, avoiding abstruction of
the park, while simoultaneously linking the domestic maternal
scale of the housing by defining elements of transparency
within the built volume. This series of separate but linked
volumes, orientated North-South for maximum sunlight , follow
a curve definedby the extents of the park.
The architectural treatment of the metal roof pans introduces
variations and rhythm to create coloured modulations of
different light on the façades of each level.
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Location: Saint Denis, FRmik


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Cellphone Insurance: Ingenious or Fraud?
Owning your own mobile device fixed could be more advantageous even more cost effective compared to paying out your mobile phone insurance policy deductible. In the event you have a look at the value of a mobile device out of contract you might notice that these types of little gadgets are certainly not cheap by any means, and in fact most of them cost over $500 Dollars! That isn't the value of which you purchased your phone though, is it? Stated another way due to the fact the retailers that distribute mobile phones receives a commission for each and every long term contract which they sign you up for , in case you discontinue your agreement ahead of time they will certainly still acquire their money . Mobile device insurance may be an excellent investment in the event you lose your device, however with websites such as craigslist and eBay, Craigslist, and amazon it might be more affordable to buy a new mobile device as compared to preparing an insurance claim. So, is cell phone service worth the cost?
Did you shatter you cellphone by dropping your phone? Most people every single day drop their cell phones on the pavement, in the bathroom, as well as places that continue to astonish. At this point, to get your own cellphone restored by a cellular phone repair expert this will likely set you back under $120 Dollars on a new iPhone 4. The price to have your insurance policy exchange your iPhone with a reconditioned gadget is $180 for a new iPhone 4 should you have your insurance policy by means of Assurion. This does not include things like your monthly deductible that you should have already been paying on a monthly basis by means of your carrier, they usually generate income as a result of that additionally. I've noticed that the typical month-to-month premium cost is around $10 Dollars even for your iPhone 4. A small amount of elementary math will reveal that obtaining your cellphone swapped out by a cellular device restore specialist will cost less, and a broken display screen is one thing that Apple will never cover under their extended warranty.
I admit you must be thinking that obtaining mobile device insurance is a rip-off, and it might be depending upon your own view of the circumstances. These kinds of cell phone insurance provider's purchase damaged cell phones in large quantities, and restore them. Then they distribute any one of these mobile phones to you


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Small business owner has its ups and down, I know because I'm married to a small business owner. That is why Jay Lohmann and Will Morgan got the idea to launched TheFreelanceNation.com. A network of 119 city-specific freelance jobs boards that help small businesses locate freelancer, contractors and temporary employees. They understand how difficult it can be to find quality freelancers to help small businesses meet their temporary employment needs. At The Freelance Nation everyone wins, companies post freelance jobs, freelancers find work and recruiters and staffing agencies source quality candidates. They have 23 major categories with 500 sub-categories from A to Z.
All you have to do is start a profile, its fast and easy and you can have an online exposure in profile listing locally and/or international site. They provides freelance work through 100% blind bidding, because they believe that open bidding encourages perpetual underbidding which is ultimately detrimental to buyers, sellers, and the freelance industry. You can post a project fast and free and get quotes within hours. You can also locate freelancer locally and internationally. And find projects easily with TheFreelanceNation.com because they bring freelancers and business together. To find the list of freelance job visit their projects and also check out their example profile too. So, if you have small and medium businesses post your jobs here for creative staffing.
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Credit Unions vs. Banks – The Choice is ClearObviously, banks and credit unions offer a lot of overlapping services. Both banks and credit unions take in deposits, administer savings and individual retirement accounts, and provide home loans in addition to consumer loans.
The key difference: Ownership structureBanks are corporations – owned by their stockholders.
Typically, with larger banks, these stockholders are Wall Street institutions. However, there are many smaller neighborhood and regional banks with more local ownership. Credit unions, on the other hand, are not owned by stockholders on Wall Street; we are owned by our members.
It is true, neither banks nor credit unions are in business to lose money. We both need to make profits on our goods and services to stay in business. The difference is this: When a bank makes money, they send their profits to their stockholders. When a credit union makes a profit, we pass it on to our members. This can be in the form of a dividend, better rates, technological investments and a variety of actions that bring greater value to members of the cooperative. And because we are not focused on pleasing distant stockholders through issuing a dividend every quarter, we can frequently offer services and loans with lower costs than banks.
Our mutual ownership structure gives us another advantage too: Wall Street can not pressure us to make unwise decisions for short-term gains at the expense of our membership. Every decision we make is solely in the long-term, best interest of our shareholders.
For example: In normal economic times, credit union and bank failures are very rare. That story changed during the mortgage crisis of 2008-2009. Leading up to the crisis, publicly traded banks were under intense pressure from Wall Street to make loads of questionable loans so they could keep short-term numbers up. Credit unions were free to make sound and rational decisions in the best interests of members, not Wall Street. According to information published by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) and the National Credit Union Association (NCUA), banks were failing at a rate 3 times higher than credit unions in 2008, and had an overall failure rate of five times that of credit unions.
In good times, credit unions have a great track record. And when times are tough, there is no comparison.


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|I snapped this yesterday evening as the sun was setting...
yup, a perfect view of two of Australia's most iconic landmarks...
The Sydney Opera House AND the Harbour Bridge :)
|This was the view from the loungeroom in our apartment
in Kuala Lumpur... the famous Petronas (twin) Towers in KLCC!
|And this was the view from our balcony when we lived
on The Palm Jumeirah in Dubai... that's the iconic
Burj Al Arab you can spot across the water.
What next, the Eiffel Tower?!
Again, please bear with me whilst we get settled in Sydney... this might take longer than expected especially seeing as Allegra and I are Melbourne bound once again this weekend as Mr B takes a business trip to the US. Never a dull moment that's for sure!
Have a great week my friends :) x


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Basilea assumes full rights to isavuconazole in the rest of the world in return for waiving its right to co-promote the product in the U.S. and Canada. The original agreement was executed in February 2010. Under the amended agreement, the submission of the New Drug Application (NDA) and potential approval in the U.S. will continue to be subject to the payment of a development milestone by Astellas. In addition, the conditions regarding sales milestone payments have been changed. Accordingly, the total amount of the development and sales milestones that Astellas is subject to paying Basilea is CHF 374 million.
Astellas will continue its collaborative relationship with Basilea on the development of isavuconazole to provide a new therapeutic option for the treatment of serious fungal infections to patients in the U.S. and Canada.
SOURCE Astellas Pharma US, Inc.


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There are so many great native plants worth discussing, including the Texas sage, or Cenizo.
Some call it the "rain bush" or "barometer bush" since it has a tendency to bloom right before, during or following rain. It is difficult to miss in full bloom with either pink, lavender, violet or white blossoms, depending on which variety you have. Their foliage can be green or silvery-gray.
Right now, many of them are looking rather sick or diseased but there's no reason to be concerned.
Sage is a tough native species that thrives in dry conditions. You should try to plant it in well-draining soil or it may develop cotton root rot, but it's not a problem I am seeing around this area. There appears to be a sooty mildew or fungus on the stems and leaves. I inspected one of my Cenizos, which has lost some leaves from this black powdery substance.
So, what should we do? I'm not going to do anything. It is a hardy plant species, and I think it will be fine. The increased moisture in the last month or so has left leaves damp, causing this black mildew, and there's not much we can do about it. As the humidity drops, the plant should recover.
So, I am just going to wait for spring and see what happens. Pruning the darkened branches may disfigure this naturally beautifully-shaped shrub. Besides, natives can fend for themselves.
Just sit back and appreciate the plant, knowing there are plenty of sages growing where no one takes care of them and they survive just fine.
Darla Menking is a certified Bell County Texas Master Gardener and a Texas Master Naturalist. Email her at email@example.com.


text: Yesterday the girl that teaches photo classes where I work gave me a large number of brown bottles with historic process chemicals. In the mix were a few things that could be useful, except that their age is unknown. I found two bottles (total: approx. 50ml) labeled "Platinum #3" and one marked "Dichromate". They appear to have been stored for some time, and the girl that gave them to me was not clear about their age (she couldn't remember when they were mixed). She seemed to think they would be fine, but I am dubious. They appear to be, at the very least, 2-3 years old and perhaps quite a bit more, but have at least been stored at room temperature. My question is how long should this stuff last once mixed? I am planning on giving it a shot anyway, but since I've never printed with it before I won't be able to judge the results very well if the chemicals have started to deteriorate. I'm not worried about the dichromate, other than to be sure not to get it on my skin, but I would like to save the platinum if possible. Thanks in advance! - Randy


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Museum gives thanks for energy-saving lights
The Humboldt Arts Council (HAC) would like to express our appreciation towards Redwood Coast Energy Authority for providing energy efficiency services for the Morris Graves Museum of Art (MGMA). The HAC and the MGMA are extremely grateful to have been a part of their Redwood Coast Energy Watch program.
In May, the Energy Authority installed, free of charge, energy-saving LEDs throughout the museum. The projected savings for the museum is $7,008.75 per year in electricity costs!
Stop by the MGMA at 636 F St., and enjoy the museum's art collection in its new beautifully lit galleries.
The staff and board of the Humboldt Arts Council in the Morris Graves Museum of Art


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GEORGETOWN, KY – The schedule has been set for students, faculty, staff, alumni, and members of the community-at-large to meet with the three finalists for the presidency of Georgetown College and learn about each candidate's vision of leadership. While attendance at the student, faculty, and staff sessions is restricted, the late afternoon session is open.
The schedule is as follows:
Monday, April 29, Jason Rogers
Wednesday, May 1, Jim Newberry
Thursday, May 2, Cheryl Kimberling
8:00 a.m.
Breakfast with board chair – Colbert Room, Cralle Student Center
9:00 a.m.
Meet with President's Cabinet – Corts Room, 2nd Floor, Giddings Hall
10:00 a.m.
Faculty Forum I – John L. Hill Chapel
11:00 a.m.
Staff Forum (All staff invited) – John L. Hill Chapel
Lunch with Faculty Leadership – Arnett Room, Ensor LRC
1:00 p.m.
Student Forum – John L. Hill Chapel
2:00 p.m.
Faculty Forum II – John L. Hill Chapel
3:00 p.m.
3:30-5:00 p.m.
Open Forum with formal presentation on Future of the College
(20 minute comments on trends in higher education and GC).
Alumni and Community Leaders are encouraged to attend this session.
John L. Hill Chapel


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A Massachusetts pilot will receive a funeral with full military honours this weekend – 68 years after his plane went missing over the South Pacific during World War Two. U.S. Army Air Force Second Lieutenant Martin Murray, then 21, disappeared without trace on October 27, 1943 along with 11 crew after the B-24D Liberator failed to land on the island of New Guinea.
The wreckage could never be found – until a villager on the remote island stumbled across what looked like an old crash site deep in the jungle, six decades later. It took military experts eight years to recover the wreck and then positively identify some of the human remains, using dental records and DNA evidence.
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AMIR Khan faced fresh controversy after a photo of two naked women was posted from his Twitter account.
This led to angry tweets from his followers, many saying he should not be looking at this kind of imagery during Ramadan.
One said: "My dear Muslims are not allowed to witness nudity in state of fasting from morning to eve."
The dad-of-one apologised for the tweet yesterday, and blamed internet hackers.
He said: "Sorry about the last tweet I just deleted, not sure where it came from #Hacked"
The picture accompanied a joke about a man who has sex with two girls after finding them in his friend's bedroom.
The latest controversy comes days after the boxer, aged 27, was arrested on suspicion of assaulting two men.