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|Freeman A. Hrabowski III
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|President of University of Maryland, Baltimore County
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|Freeman Alphonsa Hrabowski III
August 13, 1950
Birmingham, Alabama, U.S.
|Jacqueline Coleman Hrabowski
Freeman Alphonsa Hrabowski III is a prominent American educator, advocate, and mathematician. In May 1992 he began his term as president of the University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC), one of the twelve public universities comprising the Maryland university system. Hrabowski has transformed a no-name, commuter university into a research institution recognized as one of the most innovative in the country.[1] His administration continues to build a campus that's first-rate in research and instruction, and that prepares students of all backgrounds for career success. Under his adept leadership, UMBC has been ranked the #1 Up and Coming University in the USA for six consecutive years (2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, and 2014) by U.S. News and World Report magazine.[2]
Hrabowski is the co-author of the books, Beating the Odds: Raising Academically Successful African American Males (1998), Overcoming the Odds: Raising Academically Successful African American Young Women (2001), and Holding Fast to Dreams: Empowering Youth from the Civil Rights Crusade to STEM (2015). His research and many publications focus on science and math education, with a special emphasis on minority participation and performance. His leadership, expertise and vision are integral to programs worldwide in science/technology/engineering/mathematics (STEM), and are used by universities, school systems, and community groups around the country.[3] Hrabowski chaired the prestigious National Academies committee that produced the report Expanding Underrepresented Minority Participation: America's Science and Technology Talent at the Crossroads.[4] In 2012, President Barack Obama appointed Hrabowski to Chair of the newly created President's Advisory Commission on Educational Excellence for African Americans,[5] and he was also a candidate for Secretary of Education in his administration.[6] He has been called one of America's Best Leaders,[7] one of the 100 Most Influential People in the World,[8] and one of America's 10 Best College Presidents.[9]
In 2011, Hrabowski received the Carnegie Corporation of New York's Academic Leadership Award, one of the highest honors given to an educator. The award included a $500,000 grant, which he has directed to support and promote a culture of innovation, entrepreneurship, and student success at UMBC.[10]
Early life and education[edit]
Hrabowski was born in segregated Birmingham, Alabama, the only child of busy, hard-working parents, both of whom were educators.[11] His mother was an English teacher who decided to become a math teacher, and she used the young Hrabowski as a guinea pig at home. His father had been a math teacher and then went to work at a steel mill because, as Hrabowski is quoted as saying, "frankly, he could make more money doing that." Frequently asked about the origin of his unusual surname, Hrabowski explains that he is the great-great-grandson of Eaton Hrabowski, a Polish-American "slave master who lived in rural Alabama", and his wife Rebecca McCord.[12] In a CBS television interview, Hrabowski recounted that he is the third Freeman Hrabowski; his grandfather was the first Freeman Hrabowski born a free man, as opposed to having to be freed.[13]
When he was 12 years old, in 1963, Hrabowski saw his friends readying for the Children's Crusade march for civil rights. He convinced his parents to let him join in as a youth advocate, but soon into the march he was swept up in a mass arrest. Birmingham's notorious Public Safety Commissioner Eugene "Bull" Connor spat in his face,[14] and he was incarcerated for 5 days. The jail guards locked even the youngest freedom marchers in with hardened criminals. Hrabowski spent five terrified days and nights shielding other youngsters and comforting them by reading his Bible aloud or singing songs. After being reunited with the adults, Hrabowski remembers the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King telling them, "What you do this day will have an impact on generations as yet unborn." King's words resonated with Hrabowski, and ultimately rang true as the national outrage at the brutality against Birmingham children helped build the pressure for laws banning racial discrimination. That outcome gave Hrabowski a life mission, and he has since been a staunch and tireless campaigner for equality, education, and excellence.
When he was 19 years old, Hrabowski graduated from Hampton Institute with high honors in mathematics. During his matriculation there he spent a year abroad at the American University in Cairo, Egypt. At the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, he received his M.A. in mathematics and four years later his Ph.D. in higher education administration and statistics. Hrabowski focused his education on math and science in part because he was worried that the American economy would suffer if other countries continued to graduate more technology experts than the United States. He wants to ensure smart, dynamic students of all backgrounds continue to be amongst the graduates from STEM programs, and he has discussed his sought-after perspectives on news channels like CBS[13] and MSNBC with senior correspondent Andrea Mitchell.[15]
UMBC was a relatively young school in a Baltimore suburb when Hrabowski arrived in 1987 as Vice Provost, then Executive Vice President, and President in 1992. From the very beginning he had big plans to turn the mid-sized, unremarkable campus into a place where "it is cool to be smart."[16] It seems Hrabowski's civil rights and administration experiences, his doctoral studies, and his enthusiastic advocacy for education led him seamlessly to UMBC's presidency.
Within his first two years at UMBC, he had raised enough money to set up the comprehensive tutoring and financial aid of the Meyerhoff Scholarship Program.[17] Initially designed to help smart black males become scientists and engineers, the program he co-founded with Robert Meyerhoff quickly expanded to include students of all races and all genders, "who are interested in the advancement of minorities in the sciences and related fields." The Meyerhoff program has since become a national model for colleges and universities everywhere.
It was Hrabowski's background that empowered him to take several bold administrative actions, such as disbanding an Africana graduate studies program and refusing to field a college football team in favor of funding math undergraduates and a championship chess team. The result was a dramatic increase in the number of technologically advanced graduates of all races and genders. Hrabowski frequently writes about minority participation and high performance in the sciences, math, and engineering fields. He advises President Obama on educational issues and consults for the National Science Foundation, National Institutes of Health, and the National Academies. Hrabowski is a member of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences and the American Philosophical Society.
Hrabowski holds over 20 honorary degrees, including those from Harvard University, Duke University, the University of Illinois, Gallaudet University the University of South Carolina School of Medicine, Binghamton University, Princeton University, the University of Michigan, Johns Hopkins University, Georgetown University, Haverford College, Harvey Mudd College, and Goucher College. Hrabowski is a member of Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity and Sigma Pi Phi fraternity. He serves on the boards of the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, France-Merrick Foundation, Marguerite Casey Foundation (Chair), The Urban Institute, McCormick & Company, T. Rowe Price, and the Baltimore Equitable Society. He has served on the boards of the Constellation Energy Group, Mercantile Safe Deposit & Trust Company, the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching, and the Maryland Humanities Council (member and Chair). He is a fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, the American Academy of Arts & Sciences, and the American Philosophical Society.
Leadership and innovation[edit]
Hrabowski is a respected voice in the discussion on innovation in science and engineering, who strives to ensure America's readiness in the arena of global competiviness. Under his dynamic leadership, UMBC has become a powerhouse in higher education and has gained a solid reputation as one of the nation's premier universities.[9] The University honored the 20th anniversary of Hrabowski's presidency as hundreds of supporters and friends, faculty and staff, students and alums gathered for a celebration of his leadership and innovation.[18]
The outpouring of support from people across the state and nation recognizes the tremendous contributions the entire UMBC community has made to the social fabric of the region, to Maryland's economy, and to public education nationwide. The enthusiasm is palpable for the model UMBC has created for excellence in teaching across the disciplines under President Hrabowski's administration. His work continues with the launch of The Hrabowski Fund for Innovation[19] in honor of his anniversary and his many contributions to the university. UMBC has established the fund to permanently endow the initiatives launched with support of the Carnegie grant the president received in 2011. The Hrabowski Fund for Innovation will enable the President's office to invest in faculty, staff, and student initiatives such as course design and redesign; development of unique classroom learning environments that support active learning, team-based learning, and entrepreneurial skill development; lab-and-project-based capstone courses; faculty fellowships; and peer-learning initiatives. This fund will sustain and drive UMBC's culture of innovation.
- "It's hard work that makes the difference. I don't care how smart you are or how smart you think you are. Smart simply means you're ready to learn."
- "The more we expect from children, the more they can do."
- "I guarantee the people who study are going to be successful. Nothing can replace hard work."[20]
- "Success is never final."[11]
- "If we are simply satisfied with things as they are, we not only don't get better, we tend to become even weaker, because people and even institutions never remain the same."[21]
Awards and honors[edit]
President Hrabowski has received numerous awards recognizing his prowess in leadership, education, innovation, science, and engineering, some of which are listed below:
- TIAA-CREF Theodore M. Hesburgh Award for Leadership Excellence
- Carnegie Corporation of New York's Academic Leadership Award
- Top American Leaders by The Washington Post and the Harvard Kennedy School's Center for Public Leadership.
- Harold W. McGraw, Jr. Prize in Education (2001)
- U.S. Presidential Award for Excellence in Science, Mathematics, and Engineering Mentoring
- Columbia University Teachers College Medal for Distinguished Service
- GE African American Forum ICON Lifetime Achievement Award
- Marylander of the Year
- Heinz Award in the Human Condition category[22]
- Fast Company magazine's first Fast 50 Champions of Innovation in Business and Technology
- Technology Council of Maryland's Lifetime Achievement Award.
- Inaugural inductee into the STEM Solutions Leadership Hall of Fame.
- William D. Carey Award, American Association for the Advancement of Science's named a
- Black Engineer of the Year (BEYA) by the BEYA STEM Global Competitiveness Conference
- Educator of the Year by the World Affairs Council of Washington, DC
- Ralph Coats Roe Medal, American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
- Ronald D. Francis Medal, South Harmin Institute of Technology(2004)
- T.J. Manastersky Leadership award
Selected media appearances[edit]
As president of UMBC, Hrabowski is a frequent feature in various media venues[23] such as:
- Speaking at TED 2013 on 4 pillars of college success in science (2/13)
- President Hrabowski Discusses Workforce Competitiveness on NBC News' Education Nation (10/8/13)
- "UMBC Carving a Singular Niche in Cyber, STEM Education" – Q&A in the Baltimore Business Journal (9/27/13)
- "Ideas for Improving Science Education" in the NY Times (9/2/13)
- "Oral Histories: Freeman Hrabowski," C-Span's American History TV
- President Hrabowski Discusses the Importance of a Liberal Arts Education on NPR's Tell Me More (6/6/12)
- Five universities that really are up-and-comers in the Washington Post (3/21/12)
- Andrea Mitchell Reports, MSNBC (1/27/12)
- "Freeman Hrabowski on Job Creation" on WBAL (12/9/11)
- News Coverage from White House Meeting on Higher Education (12/5/11)
- Talk of the Nation (12/5/11)
- 60 Minutes (11/13/11)
- WBAL Editorial on President Hrabowski and Academic Leadership
- President Hrabowski in Diverse Issues in Higher Education (pdf) (11/13/11)
- President Hrabowski in the Chronicle of Higher Education (7/11)
- President Hrabowski, and Anthony Johnson and Elaine Lalanne of CASPR, in Physics Today(3/11)
- President Hrabowski on Midday with Dan Rodericks, WYPR (12/9/10)
- President Freeman Hrabowski and Richard Forno, Cybersecurity programs, in the Gazette of Politics and Business (11/5/10)
- President Freeman Hrabowski on C-SPAN: The College Board Forum on College Completion (10/28/10)
- President Hrabowski in the Chronicle of Higher Education (10/10/10)
- President Freeman Hrabowski in Diverse Issues in Higher Ed (10/1/1)
- President Freeman Hrabowski on C-SPAN: The College Board Forum on College Completion (10/28/10) (Archive not available)
- President Freeman Hrabowski on MSNBC's Andrea Mitchell Reports (10/1/10)
- President Hrabowski on WYPR's Maryland Morning (9/28/10)
- President Freeman Hrabowski on NPR's Tell Me More (9/15/10)
- President Freeman Hrabowski in Black Enterprise (8/24/10)
- President Freeman Hrabowski in U.S. News and World Report (pdf) (8/10)*
- President Hrabowski in U.S. Black Engineer & Information Technology Magazine(Fall/Winter 2009)
- President Hrabowski on the Today Show (9/09)
- President Hrabowski on PBS "Charlie Rose" Show (6/7/06)
- President Hrabowski Interviewed by "Kids of America" (3/14/05)
- President Hrabowski on "The Today Show" (8/02)
- Hrabowski discusses changes to the SAT on PBS' "Newshour with Jim Lehrer (video) (7/02) (video not available)
- ^ Howard, Christopher B. (November 29, 2011). "On Leadership". The Washington Post.
- ^ Reiter, Amy F. (January–February 2004). "Changing the Equations". Illinois Alumni Magazine. Urbana, Illinois: University of Illinois Alumni Association.
- ^ Golus, Carrie. "Contemporary Black Biographies: Freeman Hrabowski III". answers.
- ^ Policy and Global Affairs. "Committee on Science, Education, and Public Policy". The National Academies.
- ^ President Obama Announces More Key Administration Posts, Yumanewsnow.com.
- ^ Bowie, Liz (November 10, 2008). "The next U.S. secretary of education". Inside Ed. Baltimore Sun. Retrieved 2010-10-28.
- ^ Green, Erica (2012-04-18). "UMBC president named among world's most influential leaders". Baltimore Sun.
- ^ Rotherham, Andrew J. (April 18, 2012). "The World's 100 Most Influential People: 2012". Time.
- ^ a b Cruz, Gilbert (November 11, 2009). "Freeman Hrabowski - The Top Ten College Presidents". Time. Retrieved 2009-11-15.
- ^ 2011 Carnegie Awards
- ^ a b The History Makers:, Education. "Biography of Freeman Hrabowski". History Makers Project.
- ^ "Ancestry.com for Hrabowski".
- ^ a b "Hrabowski: An educator focused on math and science". CBS News.
- ^ Rotherham, Andrew (April 18, 2012). "Freeman Hrabowski - 2012 TIME 100: The Most Influential People in the World". Time. Retrieved 2012-04-19.
- ^ Mitchell, Andrea (2010). "Education Nation". MSNBC.
- ^ Salter, Chuck (March 31, 2002). "It's Cool To Be Smart". Fast Company.
- ^ UMBC. "Meyerhof Scholars Program".
- ^ UMBC Celebrates Leadership-Innovation/
- ^ UMBC. "The Hrabowski Fund for Innovation: Investing in the Future of UMBC". university.
- ^ Hrabowski, Freeman. "Quotes of Freeman Hrabowski". Brainiacs.
- ^ http://www.evolllution.com/opinions/audio-innovation-changing-culture-higher-education/
- ^ "The Heinz Awards: Freeman Hrabowski". The Heinz Awards. The Heinz Awards. Retrieved August 24, 2016.
- ^ Hrabowski, Freeman. "Media". UMBC.


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For all the examples of Tokyo's architectural splendor and grandiose public places, there are just as many old secluded structures that, if you'd been brought to them blindfolded, would have you believing that you were somewhere out in the provinces. I was wandering through a part of Nakano ward I'd never been to before. This old place struck my eye first for its size, secondly for its apparent frailty, and finally, being the bone dry tinder box that it appears to be, it's amazing that it has survived matches, lighters, lightning, fireworks and faulty wiring.
While there are still many houses like this to be found, many of the ones I have discovered are unlived in (this one was inhabited by the way, in spite of many of the shutters being overgrown with ivy). Many of them are not only unlived in, but are in the process of being demolished. Seeing mobile cranes fitted with great metal pincers biting into old houses as if they were balsa wood is also a common sight.
By the way, I had only just taken this photo when I was loudly hailed by a fairly elderly woman, probably in her late 50s, walking down the street towards me. 'Good afternoon!' she yelled. I, somewhat nervously, returned the greeting. She then assailed me with the story of her working life, the main point being that she had been a typist on the U.S. "Johnson army base" she said (or was it air force?). She asked me if I was American, and I felt like a bit of a spoilsport for having to say no. She shouted a few more feelgood sentences at me in her backslap English and with a big wave went on her way.
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As a result, the former shuttle astronaut and husband of retired Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords won't be able to take home an AR-15 assault rifle he purchased at Diamondback Police Supply in Tucson, Ariz.
It seems that owner Doug MacKinlay didn't like the idea that Kelly planned to turn over the Sig Sauer M400 5.56mm rifle to police, a gesture meant to symbolize Kelly's and Giffords' support of an assault weapons ban.
MacKinlay wrote on his Facebook page that while he favors Kelly's Second Amendment rights, he terminated the deal because the gun wasn't intended for his personal use.
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· Get pregnant. Pretty straightforward, I know. And not really something we can control. But we are keeping our fingers crossed for a little addition to the Moulin family.
· Leave our stress at the workplace and make our home life a priority.
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Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev said this week he thinks the prison sentences of three of the punk group's members should be suspended.
Three Pussy Riot members — Maria Alyokhina, 24, Nadezhda Tolokonnikova, 22, and Yekaterina Samutsevich, 29 are appealing their two-year sentence to hard labor for singing a "punk prayer" against President Vladimir Putin in Moscow's Cathedral of Christ the Saviour.
Reuters reported that Medvedev said this week in televised remarks to members of the ruling United Russia party, "A suspended sentence, taking into account time they have already spent, would be entirely sufficient."
But Medvedev made it clear that he doesn't support the band or their actions.
Since their arrest in February, rock groups such as Red Hot Chili Peppers, Duran Duran and Green Day have rallied for the band.
"I think it's just freedom of expression. Civil liberties," Billie Joe Armstrong, Green Day's lead singer said before an appearance at the MTV Video Music Awards. "Always speak your mind, always speak the truth, no matter the cost."
In a video released last week by members of Pussy Riot, the group, wearing their now infamous ski masks and rappelling down a concrete wall, scream, "We've been fighting for the right. . . to change our country."
In the video, which members say was filmed abroad by members who have escaped Russia, the women set fire to a huge image of Putin and say, "Our country is dominated by evil men. These men think it's illegal to call yourself a feminist, to sing punk music. These men think it's illegal to stand up for the rights of the gay and lesbian community. These men think that you can't criticize your government. These men think that if you sing and dance in an inappropriate way, you get two years in prison."
Even if Pussy Riot is released, they are not likely to go away nor should they. The world, and yes, even the United States, desperately needs women like Pussy Riot for enlightenment and inspiration.
On Thursday, the European Parliament nominated the jailed members for the Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought. That same day Pussy Riot members said in another interview that they were planning another protest. Next week, a collection of writings by Pussy Riot will be released as an e-book by The City University of New York's Feminist Press.
For all the hoopla, Pussy Riot is forcing change in Russia and waking up the country — and the world — to the war on women and freedom of expression in their country.
Last Sunday, a concert called "Free Pussy Riot Fest" went ahead as planned in St. Petersburg although authorities tried to stop it. According to The Moscow Times, the band's lawyers, Violetta Volkova and Nikolai Polozov, made speeches before the concert.
On Thursday, the European Parliament adopted a resolution about "the deteriorating climate" for the development of civil society in Russia including the Pussy Riot case.
The resolution states that the parliament is "deeply disappointed with the verdict and the disproportionate sentence" against Pussy Riot and described it as "politically motivated intimidation of opposition activists."
On Friday, Russian's Foreign Ministry, of course, criticized the resolution.
Pussy Riot is appealing their sentence on Oct. 1. It's unlikely, say many in Russia watching the case, that Medvedev's statement will have any influence over the judge. In the same televised remarks, Medvedev said, "I am sick over what they did, of their public appeal and the hysteria that surrounds them," he said.
Mr. Medvedev, that's what happens when people are jailed and take their campaign global to shed light on repression. Get used to it.
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I want to have another baby not right away but i was just woundering when every one eles started again.
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My first son son duncan was 18months when his brother was born.
My children are 4 1/2 years apart. People told me that I had waited too long betwen them, but it worked out fine.
My oldest daughter was a 2 1/2 when we had our second daughter..She's now 5...and our second daughter is nearly 3 years old and I'm having our third...I think that this much spacing is good..They're close enough in age to play together, yet keep themselves seperate from the others...
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Regional growth has exceeded the capacity of the facilities, with over 200,000 vehicles passing through this part of I-70. The roadways and bridges are reaching the end of their life. This means that maintenance costs are growing too costly. In fact the costs to maintain this stretch of Interstate are virtually the same as the original cost to build it.
How does this project benefit me?
Motorists will be able to reach the stadiums from the north, south and west. New access at I-435 and Route 40 will better use that highway. Long ramps will handle event day traffic and this increased new intersection will provide additional points of access to the stadiums. It will also improve access to Manchester Trafficway from Route 40. Route 40 will be resurfaced at the same time these improvements are made.
What is the project time line?
In 1999, MoDOT evaluated alternatives for the I-70 and I-435 improvements. In 2005, MoDOT started the First Tier Environmental Impact Statement for I-70.
In 2007, Short Term Improvements were added to the statewide transportation improvement plan. American Recovery and Reinvestment Act funds allowed the project to begin construction in 2010.
How is this project funded?
The $32.4 million budget is funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. The contract was awarded to Clarkson Construction Co.
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The Revell Gemini Space Capsule was released in 1969 for the first time and after that it was re-issued serveral times. In 2012 Revell Germany re-issued this classic model kit again in their "Revell Classics"-range in a limited run of 5000 pieces.
The model kit was based on a prototype version of the real spacecraft but by the effort of another detail kit manufacturer it was possible to convert the exterior as it has flown in space. The instrument panels and ejection seat were never improved untill now.
•Highly detailed ejecton seats to go with the kit's astronauts
•Detailed instrument panels including the breaker panels and overhead panel
•Lots of detail like rivets and switches
•Detail parts for the hatches
•Window frames for the windows including clear plastic windows
•Revell kit NOT included!
* photo's are from the prototype, the kit parts may look a bit different!
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I recently inherited nine weapons of various types.I am looking for info on one in particular.It is at least 50 years old. Barrel is stamped "Colt Trooper".38 Special.The s/n only appears under the left grip and it is scribed in by hand.Box is marked "Target Grips" "Regular Hammer.The grips do not fit perfectly,they are an imitation checkered ivory and marked "I O/P".I know what that stands for. It has holster wear but shoots great a lock /aligns perfectly.Nobody around here has heard of a .38 Trooper,I had a .357 years ago.Anyone give me any info on this ?? Thanks.


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The Russians began to choose bread and milk instead of fruit and fish
Russian citizens have increasingly started to save on everyday products. A record decline in real income last year led to the fact that the consumption of nonfood products fell by 20 percent, and food by 4.2%.
photo: Gennady Cherkasov
The decline was slightly offset by rising demand for cheaper goods, while the popularity of products of long using, the economy began to grow in 2011, and cheap food — in 2013.
The calorie intake per capita and the size of Russians ' spending on products has remained approximately at the same level.
However, the diet of Russians there have been some changes: the inhabitants of the country began increasingly to abandon fruit, fish, vegetables, seafood and alcohol in favor of bread, dairy products and potatoes.
In the future may be a shift in the direction of cereals, oils, flours, seasonal vegetables and sugar, writes "Kommersant" citing a study of Analytical credit rating agencies (ACRA).
Earlier, MK wrote that the Russians on the average began to spend on food more than half of their income. With more than 55 percent of Russians decided to abandon the usual products.Related posts:


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The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask
Review by Tenshi No Shi
"Link takes yet another bizarre journey."
Few game series are so reverently held in a gamer's heart that the mere whisper of its name can send a chill down one's spine and evoke warm memories of a completely immersive world. Ask anyone who considers themselves a hardcore gamer what the best collection of sequels are and you're likely to hear any one of a dozen answers- Street Fighter, Mega Man, Super Mario Bros., Sonic the Hedgehog, Metroid, Final Fantasy, Dragon Warrior
all games with a rich, multi-platform history that have earned the respect of video game fanatics world-wide. There is one series that stands out above the rest; its name held in awe like the word of God. The next Legend of Zelda is here and a new journey awaits all ready adventurers.
The Legend of Zelda- Majora's Mask is quite the radical departure from previous Zelda games, which may shock long-time fans, as the story does not involve Gannon, the Triforce or Princess Zelda. In fact, Majora's Mask shares a certain kinship with Link's Awakening on the Gameboy in that the plot centers around Link traveling outside of Hyrule and fate forcing him into the all-too familiar role of hero. While on a journey to visit and un-named old friend, the young, green-clad warrior is accosted by a Skull Kid wearing a strange mask and two fairies. The Skull Kid steals Epona (Link's horse from his previous tale) and his ocarina (a parting gift from Zelda). To add insult to injury, the Skull Kid works some evil voodoo on Link, transforming him into a near worthless Deku Scrub. Of course pursuit is given and, much like Alice and the White Rabbit, our hero finds himself in a strange land with familiar faces (think Sliders). Of course things are not as simple as Link retrieving his stolen property or former body- he quickly discovers the Skull Kid has wrecked much havoc in the land of Termina. I dare not say much more if the story at this point for experiencing it is much more fun than reading about it
Graphically, Majora's Mask is identical to Ocarina of Time as Nintendo recycled the previous game's engine. Sure the required Expansion Pak pushed back the draw-in distance and adds more enemies on screen at once with nary a hint of slowdown, but is it really all that impressive? Um hell yeah it is! Sure Nintendo could have wasted the extra power on a hi-rez mode, but I'm sure they remember as much as we do the unimpressive impact that Turok 2: Seeds of Evil had. Certainly the coders did their job in creating a colorful and detailed environment filled with interesting people and well-animated enemies, all within the limitations of the aging Nintendo 64 console. Overall, a small step up from Ocarina of Time, but all things considered, that's not necessarily a bad thing.
Hark! What is that I hear? Could it be? Yes! The infamous Zelda over world theme returns for Link's latest adventure after a surprising absence in the last Nintendo 64 outing. Trust me, it gets better. Aside from the incredible score of dramatic music that adds a much more serious tone to the game, the sound effects are a marked improvement over Ocarina of Time, especially where Link's fairy companion is concerned. Remember how nerve-wrackingly annoying Navi was as she followed Link around on his last adventure, calling attention to things you'd already figured out or discovered on your own in that worse-than-Baby-Mario-crying voice? Well, in Majora's Mask it's gone, replaced by a Tinkerbell-like ring. At least now we know Nintendo listens to our complaints.
If you've played Ocarina of Time (and shame on you if you haven't), then skip this section and continue reading with the next paragraph as Majora's Mask controls identically to the previous game. You're still reading? I'll assume you're one of those unpatriotic Communists who didn't buy one of Nintendo's greatest masterpieces. Basically, you've got the smoothest, most intuitive controller scheme ever crafted on the controller that Super Mario 64 built. The three things that really set Zelda's control apart from every other title on the market today are: One- The Z-Locking system (often imitated, never duplicated) which allows you to always keep Link facing the way you need him; Two- The innovative use of the 'C' buttons, three of which can be programmed to use any one of over forty items and/or masks, thus preparing you for almost any situation; and Three- The auto-jump. God bless this feature. Every 3D game should have this as an option. Having trouble with that tricky ledge? No problem! Just press forward and let Link do the rest. You're sure to find any one of a dozen or so more reasons to love the controls, but does it matter? This game is just too damn fun not to play.
Design-wise Majora's Mask strays a bit from Ocarina despite the use of the same engine. The first thing you'll notice is Link's new world is much more populated that Hyrule, which almost gives it the illusion that it's smaller than the previous game due to the proximity of everything. Where Ocarina of Time had a vast open plain that branched of into several smaller areas, Majora's Mask has five large areas that branch of into a few smaller areas. One such 'smaller' area is the size of the field from the first game! Gone are the Master Sword and the ability to travel through time by years, replaced by an innovative mask system that imbues Link with the ability to do anything from entering bars to transforming into other species. The passage of time is much more prominent in this game as well. In the previous game it seemed like a novelty (a way to show Link grown up), this time (no pun intended) you must keep careful watch on your clock as you have exactly 72 hours to solve whatever puzzle you are working on before you have to travel back to the first day and start all over. Characters in the game also follow a set schedule that plays out by the hour and day, so you must keep track of who you need to talk to and when to do it. I could go on and on about other nifty little design aspects of Majora's Mask, but I think I'll let the game speak for itself at this point.
Majora's Mask is, without a doubt, every bit as good as Ocarina of Time and then some. It brings enough new elements to the table that it stands alone as a wholly separate entity in the Legend of Zelda franchise without re-treading too much familiar ground. When I originally posted this review on my now defunct game review site, this game was both fresh and fun. Now that I've played it a few more times over the years, I still stand by my review, only adding that Majora's Mask has now become a classic in my collection. Thankfully, Nintendo has wisely made this game available on both the GameCube as part of a promotional collection and the Wii as a Virtual Console download, so tracking down a copy shouldn't be all that difficult.
Reviewer's Rating: 5.0 - Flawless
Originally Posted: 08/10/09
Game Release: The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask (Collector's Edition) (US, 10/25/00)
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Good Samaritan tried rescuing teen killed in SPI Jet Ski crash
Mon, 30 Apr 2012 02:15:02 GMT —
The sounds and images from a fatal Jet Ski crash on Saturday keep replaying inside Jose Luis Ramirez' mind.
"You ever hear when people have the Styrofoam cups upside down, and you just slam it into the table? That's what it sounded like," he recalled. "I looked back, I heard a kid yell help, somebody help my brother."
That evening, Ramirez, a Jet Ski instructor at a neighboring rental facility, was wrapping up his day when he noticed two brothers riding a jet ski, and crash into a boat in the Laguna Madre.
"I grabbed my Jet Ski, he said. His older brother couldn't help me out so I had to drag him on to my Jet Ski.
It was only, I want to say 4 to 500 yards out, so I made it back here in like 2 minutes."
But it was too late.
The 13-year-old he tried to rescue was pronounced dead on the scene.
His 17-year-brother was rushed to Valley Baptist Medical Center in Brownsville with minor injuries.
South Padre Island Police Chief Randy Smith said the boy's father witnessed the crash on board another Jet Ski.
The mother was notified moments later.
"It's just so sad when these events happen like this," he lamented. As you would imagine they're taking it very hard."
Texas Parks and Wildlife game wardens said the Jet Ski both teens were riding was rented out to an adult.
They are looking into how it ended up in the teens' hands.
"I tried to save his life, I really did, Ramirez concluded. So much people can do at such short notice."
As an instructor, the crash reminds him the most important lesson is safety first.
Texas Parks and Wildlife investigators said they will not release the 13-year-old's identity, but added that his 17 year old brother was released from the hospital a few hours after the crash.
Under Texas law, anyone born after September 1, 1993 is required to take a boat safety course before operating any motorized watercraft.
Investigators said that was not the case with the two teens.
Since it is a violation of the law, they added that the adults the rented jet skis were signed out could be cited, but it is unclear if they will pursue it.


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By K
from Hamilton, Ontario
High quality packaging...enjoy the primer, although I don't think it smoothes the skin like other brands I've tried from the Shopping Channel. Disappointed with the colour of the light foundation...it has a yellow cast to it that looks awful against my fair complexion...it wears more like a medium shade in my opinion. Would not spend the money on this brand again, and will go back to using my old favourite mineral foundation.
Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend
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The Primer is ok.Foundation did not give me good coverage.I might buy the Primer alone.
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Love the Primer, Foundation Colour Wrong
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Love, love the primer but the colour of the foundation is all wrong. This is not ivory (fair) it has a yellow appearance. Received lots of poor comments regarding the colour from strangers...too bad. I have returned this product.
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I did try this products for the a week and decided sent it back. Color was light which called nude but so much yellow under tone in it and makes me look yellow and look older. Primer is great but only 10 ml and can not order 30 ml size. So what the point buying this products even if I kept this foundation but primer would be gone and not available on website.


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Jon Willing joined the Ottawa Sun City Hall bureau in December 2009 after spending several years covering crime and justice. He drops in on city council and committee meetings so you don't have to. Between reading reports and scouring City Hall for the hot-button issues, he's blogging about the influential players in the quirky game of municipal politics.


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Marc A. Brown wrote:Heck, with the remote desktop app, I can sit in my living room and run
desktop apps on my laptop which is in another room. I've done that more than
Marc A. Brown wrote:I only use it on my private network, so I can't say if it will work outside
Bob DoleThe internet is a great way to get on the net.
MehGerbil wrote:a pillow case full of old door knobs
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Pete O'Hanlon wrote: Remind him that repeated attempts to access the site could be viewed as an attempt to hack the site.
MehGerbil wrote:instead of sending me a discrete email
Dalek Dave wrote:and of course indiscreet at the same time.
MehGerbil wrote:One worker raised his hand and said he couldn't access our site. I'm thankful that the first I heard of the problem was in a meeting full of upper management
MehGerbil wrote:The odd part about all of this is that the person is question isn't supposed to have access to the newsletter because it is IP restricted. The newsletter contains confidential information - and I suspect he's been told this on more than one occassion.
Marco Bertschi wrote:Write an email to him to explain it. And CC the whole upper management
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America Continues to Bleed to Death From Banks Biting the Hands That Fed Them
Citigroup, one of the 'too big to fail' folks, received $25 Billion under TARP. Then subsequently did a deal with the Feds for $306 Billion in US government guarantees for bad mortgages and other toxic assets PLUS $20 Billion as a cash infusion from the US Treasury. In exchange, the US government received $27 Billion in preferred shares that carry a 8% dividend.
Feeling the pain yet, America? It just keeps on getting better and better.
"Citigroup Inc., one of the biggest recipients of government bailout funds, is looking to scale back its U.S. retail footprint to just six major metropolitan areas and limit most lending to wealthy customers, according to a published report….The New York-based bank's executives are expected in October to present plans to the board of directors to pare Citi's retail branch network and concentrate mainly on the New York, Washington, D.C., Miami, Chicago, San Francisco and Los Angeles areas, the paper said….
While the moves would be designed to help the bank work "smaller-but-smarter," the paper said some Citi executives are concerned that the U.S. government, which owns a 34 percent stake in Citi, could balk at branch closings."
Is THIS what the US economy really needs? Talk about 'biting the hand that feeds you," – anyone else out there feeling a tingle in your hands this morning? Mine's pretty well bandaged these days.


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Here we go!! Gather your precut leftover charm packs and jelly rolls, fat quarters, end of bolts, and scraps for the next mystery in the Scrap Dance Series. We are going to have a lot of fun putting together this next design, I am liking it a lot!! I do have one completely made, and another one in the works, and I like it so much I may have to do one. I think you'll want to do more than one, too.
Step One – Cut Fabric
I have given you five sizes to choose from, so you can do a little or a lot. Use your rotary cutter and your cutting mat and cut the number of pieces for the size you choose. Scraps should all be medium to dark in value. The background works best if it is consistent, and I use white or ivory. If you decide on a dark background, like black, be sure your scraps are bright or light for contrast. As usual with my mysteries, it is important that the values of the scraps are consistent for the secondary designs to shine.
Fabric Scraps Throw Twin Full Queen King
4-1/2″ Squares 12 24 30 35 42
5″ Squares 36 72 90 106 126
5-3/4″ Squares 12 24 30 36 42
2-1/2×4-1/2 Strips 24 48 60 68 84
5″ Squares 12 24 30 34 42
5-3/4″ Squares 12 24 30 36 42
2-1/2×4-1/2 Strips 24 48 60 68 84
Here's all my precuts for the second Two-Step quilt, sure shortened the cutting time! I am really pleased with the black, purple, green and gold for this one.
Additional background fabric and scraps will be needed late in the quilt assembly, but I can't tell you exactly how much right now, as it will depend on a decision you make later in the mystery. 1-3 Fat quarters scraps, and perhaps 1/4-1/2 yard of background would likely be enough for the largest size, but I can't tell you any more than that right now. So if you buy yardage of background, get some extra.
Update January 31 – I know I don't usually ask you to hold some fabric for later, but I promise you that you will love it. So, please bear with me and just set aside a little bit extra – 1 to 3 fat quarters and 1/4-1/2 yard of background depending on the size you have chosen. This part is entirely optional, you can skip it if you decide to later, but I think you'll want to do it.
Here are the fabric scraps for the first one I put together. Lots of ends of charm packs in this one.
Now, let's Two-Step!
Match up the 2-1/2 x 4-1/2 strips of scraps and background. Sew two strip units of scrap-background along the long edge. Chain piece for speed. Square to 4-1/2 inches square.
Here is a pdf of the January Two-Steps – cutting and first unit assembly – Two Step January Instructions
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Post your pictures of your scrap colors and your progress on our – Scrap Dance Mystery Flickr Group
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Cranial nerve viii
Cranial nerve viii --> vestibulocochlear Nerve
(Science: anatomy, nerve) The vestibulocochlear Nerve is responsible for the sense of hearing and balance (body position sense).
lesions of the eighth nerve can result in deafness, tinnitus, dizziness, vertigo and vomiting.
Synonym: cranial nerve viii.
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1 October 2012
Application Deadline:
29 October 2012
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World Health Organization, Regional Office for South-East Asia, New Delhi, India (SE/DAF - Director, Administration & Finance)
Description of duties:
Under the direction and supervision of the ICT Assistant (ICT Infrastructure), the incumbent will perform the following duties:
1. Ensure reliable operation and optimal performance of SEARO's Local Area Network:
Ensure that LAN architecture is in line with ICT best practices and in accordance to WHO global network standards;
Implement LAN in SEARO including planning, installation and configuration of all LAN devices and components; supervise network cabling installations and ensure compliance with WHO requirements;
Administer SEARO's LAN, including carrying out required maintenance of LAN components, configuration changes, review of daily logs and statistics, analysis of performance indicators, performing operating system updates, fixes and patches of all LAN devices, in addition to other LAN administration tasks, to render smooth network operations and performance enhancement;
Install and configure Network Management and monitoring systems in SEA offices in line with WHO global IT systems and standards and perform regular monitoring of network components and performance;
Liaise with network equipment providers for timely rectification of network related problems, in accordance with service level agreements with these providers;
Troubleshoot and resolve network related problems and faults and escalate to GSD and HQ as required.
2. Maintain the security of SEARO's network and its compliance with WHO IT Security Policy and Standards:
Implement network hardening and security measures in accordance with industry best practices and WHO IT standards and guidelines;
Administer SEARO's Firewalls and serve as the focal point for Managed Firewall service for SEARO and WCO's, liaise with GSD and HQ on firewall rules changes, report and follow up on faults related to firewall operations;
Implement and administer network security related systems including Intrusion Detection, Authentication Servers, Network Admission Control and Secure Wireless Access to the network.
3. Maintain reliable and cost effective operation of the R.O. and WCO's connectivity services:
Monitor the utilization and performance of the Internet and GPN connections for SEARO and WCO's on a daily basis;
Troubleshoot faults and performance issues with connectivity services and escalate to Service Providers, GSD and HQ as required;
Liaise with HQ on connection upgrade requirements and implementations, supervise changes and upgrades of the connections ensuring minimum service interruption;
Coordinate and support implementation of connectivity services in SEA offices;
Maintain an updated list of all connectivity services in SEA Regional and WCOs;
Conduct regular tests of backup connectivity in SEA R.O. and WCOs and ensure seamless fail over to backup connections in all SEA locations;
Contribute to implementing Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) standards for efficient service delivery;
Maintain checklists, procedures and processes for effective ICT infrastructure support and service delivery;
Maintain configuration documentation for various ICT hardware, e-mail, internet, security, operating system etc.;
Assist in formulating and implementing the regional ICT policies for RO, CO and field offices;
Provide technical assistance for ICT setup in Strategic Health Operation Centre (SHOC) Room and Operation Rooms.
4. Administer SEARO's Telephony Services and ensure reliable and cost effective operation of the services in SEA office:
Install, configure and administer Telephony system and related interfaces and applications in SEARO, support Telephony installations and operations in WCOs and perform system upgrades and fixes;
Troubleshoot and correct faults with Telephony system and user reported problems;
Generate detailed Telephony usage statistics and reports to support effective analysis of costs and performance.
5. Administer, control and manage the Regional office mobility services and provide support to country offices and field offices as required, this includes:
Provide installation and management support for internet and mobile messaging solution;
Administer Remote Access Services and ensure reliable operation of the service, troubleshoot RAS faults and user problems and coordinate operation of RAS with NOC in KL and with HQ;
Support in implementing an effective system for disaster recovery and business continuity,
6. Technology Assessment support:
Contribute to discussions, technology evaluation and testing of Global IT services and standards in the Networking and Telecommunications area and ensure SEA region requirements are addressed;
Assist supervisor in recommending technically feasible, sustainable and most cost-effective solutions to WCOs and to member states to meet their ICT infrastructure requirements;
Assist planning, designing, architecture and budget preparation for ICT infrastructure projects.
7. Provide technical support to other members of Technology Services team and to contractors, as required during implementation of new or changed sites on the WHO network, to ensure effective WAN, LAN, PBX interfacing, and to help complete provisions of the Acceptance Test Protocol document for each site.
8. Serve as a backup for other team members in the ICT Infrastructure Services team in their absence. Carry out any other duties relevant to the job, as required by the supervisor.
1. Secondary School education supplemented by relevant courses in Information Technology.
2. Cisco Certifications, Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) foundation.
Functional knowledge & skills:
1. Formal training, certification and experience in Network designs, network management, switching technologies, telecommunication related equipment, network security. Extensive knowledge and experience in configuration, implementation and maintenance of networks, switches, routers, IP voice and structured cabling. Very good understanding of TCP/IP. Sound knowledge of ICT management good practices and industry trends particularly those pertaining to Networking services and information security management.
2. Good presentation skills and document writing skills. Ability to meet deadlines and produce results, cope with constant work pressure, adapt to change in technology and move forward in a changing environment. Proven team working skills.
3. Proficiency in managing enterprise networks (LAN/WAN), Windows operating systems, management of routers, firewalls and IDS/IPS devices.
1. Producing results
2. Moving forward in a changing environment
3. Fostering integration and teamwork
4. Knowing and managing yourself
5. Communicating in a credible and effective way
At least six years of experience in implementing and managing enterprise networks, LAN/WAN, telecommunications, telephony infrastructure, audio/video conferencing applications and network security. Knowledge in implementing ITIL based service delivery.
Good knowledge of written and spoken English.
Additional Information:
1. The Vacancy is subject to local recruitment and will be filled by an Indian national residing in the local commuting area.
2. The short-listed candidates will be required to qualify the mandatory entry-level tests (i.e. English Language and Computer Skills).
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Why Smart Virtual Assistants Create Systems
Virtual assistants are gifted professionals who can typically organize and run any business their clients hand to them. But when it comes to being organizing and running their own businesses, that's more of a challenge. When you're wearing multiple hats it is easy to put off creating our own systems.
A smart virtual assistant's business should strive to run as smoothly as their local 5-start restaurant. At anytime you should be able to add a new client to your workload and not miss a beat in your productivity and service standards.
Creating and documenting your business procedures can be done quickly and easily if you take a few steps. And thanks to technology, we can create our systems plan in a variety of ways. Here are three steps to get you started:
- Gather Your Information. This step is quite challenging for many because it means collecting all of the information you have previously stored in your brain (and all over your office) into one specific document. Your goal is to record your daily business routine to paper. Be sue that it includes all passwords, resources, the web addresses, phone numbers, contact information, etc.
- Create a Video Record. In addition to recording your information on paper creating a video tutorial where you explain and describe exactly what you're doing and why you are doing it. You can use Camtasia or its open source counterpart CamStudio to complete this step. The benefit of the video is that you'll be able to share them with future contractors or employees.
- Monitor Your Results. This step involves paying attention to your business. For example, let's say when you began your virtual assistance business you were using Excel to keep track of your accounting. But now you have more clients and Excel is becoming cumbersome. So you decide to try a program like FreshBooks. So you'd take a moment to compare how much time you are saving (or losing) with your newly proposed accounting system. Once you've examined your experience you would update your systems document.
Business systems can be broken down into three words: Plan – Do – Review.
- Plan out how you want you business to run.
- Do what your systems plan outlines; don't improvise or change anything until you get to the next step which is to Review.
- Review if the way that you're working is the most effective way to get business done and if not, make adjustments as necessary. By repeating these steps you're well on your way to a well-run business organization.
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PHILADELPHIA (May 19, 2011) - For the fifth year in a row, Saint Joseph's University has been named to the President's Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll. Given by the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS), the honor roll recognizes colleges and universities as leaders among institutions of higher education for their support of volunteering, service-learning and civic engagement. It is the highest honor a school can earn for engaging its students, faculty and staff in meaningful service that achieves measurable results in the community.
Saint Joseph's long devotion to performing meaningful service locally, nationally and internationally has not only earned this distinction, but helps each graduate fully understand and perform its mission of educating men and women for others. Service projects through Campus Ministry, Residence Life, Athletics and service-learning courses provide outlets for volunteering, from the annual Hand-in-Hand festival for people with special needs to National Community Day, a widespread initiative to bring Hawks across the nation together in a common day of service.
"I am always humbled by our students' commitment to listen to the stories of people who are homeless, to teach English to recent immigrants, to mentor youth, to assist at medical clinics for people with no health insurance, and to serve wherever they are needed," said Beth Ford, campus minister, Service and Social Justice Programs, and adjunct professor of theology. "Our students travel across the country and around the world in order to learn from those who are most marginalized and vulnerable. In their service and work for social justice, our students embody the Jesuit ideal to be men and women with and for others."
"As members of the class of 2011 cross the stage to pick up their diplomas, more and more will be going into the world with a commitment to public service and the knowledge that they can make a difference in their communities and their own lives through service to others, thanks to the leadership of these institutions," said Patrick A. Corvington, chief executive officer of CNCS. "Congratulations to Saint Joseph's University and its students for their dedication to service and commitment to improving their local communities. We salute all the Honor Roll awardees for embracing their civic mission and providing opportunities for their students to tackle tough national challenges through service."
The honor roll is determined by assessing each school's level of participation in service programs, also considering program innovation and the number of service-learning courses offered. With many incoming students citing service as a draw for SJU and so many programs available to the campus community, it is no surprise that the University has been named to the annual list each year since 2006, when the CNCS first awarded the honor. This year CNCS admitted 641 colleges and universities for their impact on issues from literacy and neighborhood revitalization to supporting at-risk youth. Of that total, 511 were named to the Honor Roll, 114 received the recognition of Honor Roll with distinction, 11 were identified as finalists, and six received the Presidential Award.
In addition to the CNCS, the honor roll is also sponsored by the U.S. Department of Education, the Department of Housing and Urban Development, the USA Freedom Corps, and the President's Council on Service and Civic Populations. More information and a full listing of schools on the honor roll are available at http://www.nationalservice.gov/honorroll/.
Background: Founded by the Society of Jesus in 1851, Saint Joseph's University advances the professional and personal ambitions of men and women by providing a demanding, yet supportive, educational experience. One of only 141 schools with a Phi Beta Kappa chapter and AACSB business school accreditation, Saint Joseph's is home to 4,600 traditional day students, 750 College of Professional and Liberal Studies adult undergraduates and 3,500 graduate and doctoral students. Steeped in the 450-year Jesuit tradition of scholarship and service, Saint Joseph's was named to the 2009 President's Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll for General Community Service. The University strives to be recognized as the preeminent Catholic comprehensive university in the Northeast.
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Raleigh, NC, United States, 2007/05/04 - Marketing Directory for UNC Charlotte's campus newspaper recognized by CNBAM for outstanding performance.
The Preiss Company (TPCO), the largest provider of off-campus student housing for North Carolina State University, Clemson University, and UNC Charlotte and the second largest housing provider for the University of Texas in Austin, is proud to announce that Sarah Peifer was recently recognized as the 2007 Business Manager of the Year by College Newspaper Business & Advertising Managers, Inc. (CNBAM). Peifer, TPCOs Marketing Specialist for University Village at Charlotte, was honored by the organization at their 35th annual convention held in Portland, Oregon for her contributions as Marketing Director to The University Times, the newspaper of UNC Charlotte.
CNBAM is a professional organization made up of college students and advisers representing approximately 125 member schools. The organization works with business and advertising departments in college and university newspapers across the United States.
UNC Charlotte Student Media Productions nominated Peifer for the award. The judging committee was comprised of both newspaper and industry professionals from the southeast region. Nominees were judged on a set of specific criteria, which included how well they conducted and/or initiated programs to support the training and development of other staff members, their ability to coach staff members to build improved performance, their role in problem solving, and their ability to balance academic and professional performance. Seven nominations were judged in the Business Manager of the Year category, with Peifer being awarded the honor.
Im still overwhelmed by this honor, said Peifer. To be nominated by my peers, to be honored with so many outstanding and dedicated individuals, and to be recognized by an organization like CNBAM are all beyond words. Im so fortunate to be working along side so many talented people at The University Times and equally grateful for the love and support of my family at The Preiss Company.
Donna Preiss, CEO of The Preiss Company, said that its individuals like Sarah that continue to set The Preiss Company apart in the area of student housing. I cant think of a person more deserving of the Business Manager of the Year award than Sarah, said Preiss. Her ability to connect with students clearly makes her an asset to her newspaper and allows her to excel in her role as a leasing agent. She knows whats important to students and is able to use that information to not only work with the student population, but to help The Preiss Company better serve our student residents.
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33 Year Old Nefertiri Trader Missing Since 6/30/14 in New Castle County, DE (Update: Police Raise Case to a Gold Alert, Believed Abducted/Kidnapped)
33 year old Nefertiri Trader has been missing since Monday, June 30, 2013 in New Castle County, Delaware. Nefertiri Trader, mother of three, is believed to have been abducted from her home. Police say based on an eyewitness report, Nefertiri Trader was carried out of her New Castle home on Freedom Trail at about 4 a.m. Monday by force. Trader was reportedly forced into her vehicle, a silver 2000 Acura RL with Delaware license plate 404893. Authorities are calling the missing persons case suspicious.
Missing: 33 Year Old Nefertiri Trader
A witness told police one person forced Trader into the car, Duffy told The News Journal on Tuesday night.
That person was believed to be a man, she said, but no description was available.
"No one has seen her or heard from her since," Duffy said.
Trader's car is a silver 2000 Acura RL with Delaware license plate 404893, she said.
Police do not know whether Trader was driving when her car left the Saddlebrook neighborhood, Duffy said.
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BLOW UP CORMORAN, INTERNED GUNBOAT; Germans Prevent Seizure of Vessel Held at Guam;-Two Killed, Several Missing. Interned with Her Crew Formerly a Russian Steamer.
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What's hot: Temperatures on the flats around the bay area have climbed into the 70s, producing fantastic inshore action. In the North Suncoast, snook, redfish and big speckled trout have been active.
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This is starting to get frustrating. It took me 2 years to get pregnant with my son, and that was with my ex husband. I always wondered if it was him, and not me. But I started dating my boyfriend over a year ago and we have been TTC since then. I think i'm pregnant almost every month it seems, and then I get a big fat "no". Two days ago I started to wake up between 2-3 in the morning and I am WIDE awake, and I can't fall back asleep. I am tired, but my body won't let me. For maybe 2 weeks now I want to nap during the day, but don't want to sleep at night. I didn't have this problem with my first, but it's really strange. If I am pregnant, i'd only be 4 weeks or so pregnant. I have been wanting to do nothing but EAT and sleep. Last night I ate an entire pizza by myself, and still felt hungry but knew I need to quit. I haven't noticed any weight gain or loss, and I lost weight with my son. Anyone think I could be pregnant?
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Dirty Iced With Buttercream, Covered With Fondant
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hello cake experts!
just a little question... if my american buttercream is all butter, icing sugar, milk and flavoring and i use it to dirty ice a cake (vanilla butter cake) then cover with fondant, do i need to refrigerate? current temperature where i am is 28degrees celsius or 82 degrees F.
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Our city is different from theirs as heaven from earth, as everlasting life from passing pleasure, as solid glory from empty praise, as the company of angels from the companionship of mortals, as the Light of him who made the sun and moon is brighter than the light of sun and moon. We can learn from this, too, that the remission of sins which makes us citizens of the Eternal City was faintly adumbrated when Romulus gathered the first citizens of his city by providing sanctuary and immunity for a multitude of criminals. - St. Augustine, *The City of God* Book V, Chapter 17
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Great quote. Thanks so much.
I wish to humbly add to the saint's thought that the feast which makes us stronger and sustains was ever "faintly adumbrated" ... when Romulus was suckled from the side by a creature like him of fleshly dust, yet wonderously different, too.
A lupine beast, in "eternal city" myth; one more than matched by the crucified Lion of Judah, in eternal Reality.
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You're making me nervous! ; ) Our Lady is sometimes called a Heifer by the Orthodox; now I'll have to be thinking of her as the friendly She-Wolf!!!!
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The Indian state of Odisha has approved Rs12.92bn ($198m) of funding for a major road widening project in a bid to speed up infrastructure development in the state.
To be executed under a public private partnership (PPP) model, the 163km-long project involves four-laning State Highway 10 between the cities of Sambalpur and Rourkela.
The project, which is the biggest ever road scheme under a PPP mode in the state, received a permit from the High Level Clearance Authority (HLCA) led by the Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik.
The development of the project has been awarded to L&T's IDPL, which was declared as the lowest bidder in a process that included 14 international bidders.
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Under the viable gap funding (VGF), the State and Central Government will contribute 36% funds for the project.
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Nearly 90% of the land for the project has been acquired with the required statutory approval already obtained.
Land acquisition for the four-laning project of SH-10 is being done in 85 villages, and will be completed by the end of September 2013.
Under the contract, L&T will receive a 22-year concessional period, including three years for the construction of the project.
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Miami said they would get back in touch with Smith in a few days. "There's no guarantee,'' Crawford said. "But we're getting down the point where they need some linebackers and they like athletes on the defensive side.''
Smith picked up his latest offer from Middle Tennessee State over Christmas break and could visit the Blue Raiders as well.