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Pastor Brian D. Scott Pastor B's – BIO
Pastor Brian Scott has been under God's divine plan for his life at a very early age. Brian was raised and nurtured in the church by his mother. Mary Ann Scott raised her three sons' as a single mother with a "Heavenly Mission" to birth strong, productive and God Fearing Men. Despite their very humble beginnings on the inner city housing projects. Accepting God at the age of 9, Brian begins on his journey to becoming a MAN of God.
In Brian's early years of training was based in home bible studies, church youth leadership positions and state Jr. Deacons/ Layman's Assignments. Pastor Scott being raised in the Baptist Church provided a solid foundation on GOD'S Word. Pastor Brian was mentored and trained by some great men of God; Rev. Leroy Beverly, Zion Unity Baptist Church. which prophesied over him that he would be a" GREAT PREACHER" of the Word.
Rev. Arthur Johnson, Friendship Baptist Church, which imparted the teachings of the GOD like Faith to call things into existence. Also Rev. Ronald Covington which still to this day believes and teaches that a" GREAT MAN OF FAITH, MUST BE A GREAT MAN OF GOD'S VISION."
Brian believed the Word of God, and was not a HEARER ONLY. He applied all his spiritual knowledge to his natural life. Brian become a very highly popular athlete and student and holds two state championships in football at Ben Davis High School. In addition, he holds several state records. Brian started to see the favor of God on his life, and watching God keep his promises that he made to Abraham, Now to Brian. To make his name great prospered everything he laid this hands to. After, God has blessed Brian in Indiana, where he had the pick of any college or career at this point of his young life. God required an "ACT OF FAITH "
Move to Atlanta, GA is what GOD said in 1991. If you don't you will die. (Brian heard GOD's Voice) and obeyed. Because, of crack and drug dealers in the neighborhood, It became a concrete village, Brian saw a lot of his close friends being killed or going to jail. Even in the mist of darkest, Brian's light shined. The drug dealers would give him money to stay off the street and away from the block of death. They would stay "Lil B don't be like us, Go and be something, you are special, not like us. For that reason, Pastor Brian has passion for inmates and street folks in his ministry.
The hand of God was upon Brian has he moved away from his family and all he had ever known since birth. Brian was in strange and unknown land, but he was not a stranger to the GOD who has promised him the GOOD LIFE, Just has GOD promised Abraham. Shortly, arriving in Atlanta, Brian was lead to a place called "Antioch" Baptist Church North where he quickly became "connected ". Brian continued received more teaching and ministry development under the leadership from the Honorable Dr. Rev. Cameron M. Alexander which he has been the pastor for over 50years. Under the mentoring of Rev. Alexander, Brian learned how to be Bible-based, Christ –Centered, Holy Spirit Led and Mission- Bound. Over the next 12yrs, Brian served on many ministries in the church, Jr Deacon, CMA Male Chorus, M.A.N (Men of Antioch North) M.A.D.D for Christ, Drama and Arts Ministry, Computer Support Ministry, Brian felt right at home. But GOD was not ready for Brian to get comfortable. For God has greater works planned for Brian.
As Brian grew in the knowledge of GOD's plan for his life. Of course the enemy had attempted to change the course of Brian's destiny. Pastor Brian has under gone some major attacks of the adversary. But, Now Pastor Brian stands victorious as David did against Goliath. Pastor Brian received the free gifts of the Holy Spirit under the Leadership of Pastor Mason Betha of El Elyon Int'l Church www.eeinow.org (Atlanta, GA & Phoenix, AZ).
Pastor Brian has been blessed with spiritual covering as a Son of the Association of Independent Ministries (AIM). The very powerful ministry is lead by the Pastors "Like no other "Pastors Drs. I. V. & Bridget Hilliard they are pastors of the awesome NEW LIGHT CHRISTIAN CENTER (Houston, TX) "A church like on other"
Pastor Scott has heard from the FATHER, and he will obey. The Father has called him and his lovely wife Dominique to be the "GOOD LIFE PREACHERS" and not just preach it, teach it and live it. So they founded Good Life Int'l Church.
The mission of Good Life Int't Church will "Teach" the believers about the "Promises" of GOD, " Love " the "COVENANT" of GOD and "LIVE" as manifestations of GOD. To declare to the world that only in Jesus Christ, Can you obtain the Divine "GOOD LIFE".
Pastor Brian is married to the promised love of his life, Pastor Dominique A. Scott. The Scott's are the proud parents of Jermicheal, Emmanuel, Brandy LaJoy, and TaylorJustice Lovejoy Scott. The Scott's newest promise of God has arrived, TaylorJustice & Promise Zoe Lovejoy Scott has been added by God to the Good Life First Family.


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Click on the green icon for answers to common department questions.
Traffic/Vehicle Related
Where do I go to pay my parking ticket or traffic citation?
Parking tickets and citations can be paid in person at the Yorktown Justice Court, (located next to the Police Department) at 2295 Crompond Road, Yorktown Heights NY 10598. The court phone number is (914) 962-6126. Payment of fines may also be made by mail.
Who do I contact regarding traffic violations (speeding, etc.) in my neighborhood?
If you are experiencing an ongoing NON-EMERGENT problem dealing with traffic violations, you may contact the police desk at (914) 962-4141.
Is it lawful to operate a motor driven vehicle (i.e. scooter, mini bike etc.) on Town road or property?
Do the Yorktown Police provide information on road conditions?
The Department routinely advises local media of any road closures or traffic delays. Due to the volume of calls received, police officers and dispatchers are unable to provide to individual callers.
Nuisance Related Questions
When is the Town Noise Ordinance?
No person or persons shall cause, make, create or be the means of causing, making creating or allowing any unnecessary, unreasonable or excessive noise which does or may disturb the peace and quietude within the corporate limits of the Town of Yorktown between the hours of 11:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m., prevailing time.
When is the operation construction/lawn equipment lawful?
Noise generated by construction equipment or lawn maintenance equipment, provided that such operation or use does not occur between the hours of 11:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m., prevailing time, from Sunday evenings, through and including Friday mornings; between 10:00 p.m. Friday evenings and 8:00 a.m. Saturday mornings, prevailing time; and between 10:00 p.m. Saturday evenings and 8:00 a.m. Sunday mornings, prevailing time.
Is it unlawful to play excessively loud music during the day?
Notwithstanding the prohibitions of § 216-2A, no person or persons shall cause, make, create, allow or be the means of causing, making, creating or allowing any unnecessary, unreasonable or excessive noise emanating from or amplified by any sound reproduction system or operating or playing radio, portable tape player, television, tape deck or similar device that reproduces or amplifies sound to an unnecessary, unreasonable or excessive extent or degree, at any hour of any day, prevailing time.
Accident Reports
How can I get a copy of an accident report?
The Department Records Division is open Monday-Friday (excluding holidays) from 9:00AM-12:00PM. Report copies are $0.25/page. For more information our records unit may be reached at (914) 962-4457 Ext. 6. In addition, you may access accident reports online.
Sex Offender Information
How can I find out about sex offenders in my area?
Please see the Sex Offender page of our web site.
Press Related Questions
How can I get information on incidents?
The department routinely distributes press releases to the media regarding major events and arrests. Additionally the media is permitted to view the departments daily log (police blotter) to publish excerpts.
How can I apply for a job with the police department?
The Westchester County Department of Human Resources is responsible for civil service administration for the the towns and villages in the County. Police Officer, dispatcher and office assistant positions are covered by the civil service process. Under New York State Civil Service Law, individuals seeking employment positions in the competitive class of civil service must compete in an examination process for selection by merit and fitness.
For each examination, the Westchester County Department of Human Resources also publishes a detailed announcement specifying the minimum qualifications that need to be demonstrated in order to gain admission to the examination. Please read all materials carefully, as the application fee is non-refundable.
The Westchester County Department of Human Resources administers the civil service examinations for Correction Officer, Police Officer, Police Officer (Spanish Speaking), and Firefighter.
The eligible list resulting from the Police Officer and Firefighter eligible lists are used to fill vacancies in the Westchester County Department of Public Safety Services (Police Officer only), and the Police and Fire Departments of the Cities of Peekskill and Rye, and all the Towns and Villages within the County. The Cities of Mount Vernon, New Rochelle, White Plains and Yonkers have their own civil service agencies and administer examinations independent of Westchester County.
Does the Department provide fingerprinting services for civilians?
Effective January 13, 2010 New York State has contracted with L-1 Identity solutions to provide authorized civilian fingerprinting. The Yorktown Police Department can no longer provide fingerprint services to the public. For more information call (877) 472-6915 or click here for the vendor website
Child Safety Seats
Does the Yorktown Police Department provide child safety seat installation services?
Due to current manpower constraints, the Yorktown Police Department is unable to provide child safety seat installation or inspection services. For information on where services are provided, please click here.
Keys Locked in Car
Can the police open my car if I have locked my keys inside?
Because of the potential for damage to vehicles, the police department does not open locked vehicles. The Town of Yorktown maintains an authorized company to provide such services for a fee. This company is the only one the police department is authorized to contact on your behalf. If a child is locked inside the vehicle, the police will respond to remove the child from the vehicle, possibly by breaking a window if necessary.
911 Calls & Police Response
Can I make a police report over the telephone or does a police officer have to come to my house?
No. The Yorktown Police Department does not accept reports over the telephone. An officer is required to take you report in person at your location or as an alternative, you may come in to police headquarters.
Can I report certain conditions or problems anonymously?
Yes, you do not have to give your name when you call 911 or (914) 962-4141. You should always call 911 to report crimes in progress or for any other police, fire or EMS emergency. If you would like to file a police report (investigation), you must see an officer in person.
I dialed 911 to get some information and the receiving dispatcher told me to call another number, why?
The 911 number should only to be used for true emergency situations. You should only call 911 when there is a life or death emergency that requires the immediate response of emergency services such as the police, fire or ambulance. When there is a situation that requires police response but is not an emergency, use the non-emergency number (914) 962-4141. Do not call 911 for non-emergencies, because this may cause delays in the handling of true emergencies.
What happens when you dial 911 anywhere in Westchester?
The call goes directly to the city or village where YOU are calling from. The phone will keep ringing in locality dispatch center even if you hang up immediately. All calls display the registered telephone numbers name, address, apt number and tells the 911 operator if it is a private residence, coin phone, business, switchboard. Once the police operator answers a 911 call and you hang up, the connection is not broken, your phone is connected and you cannot make any calls until 911 hangs up. If you hang up on a 911 operator and we are unable to contact you (i.e. constantly busy signal or no answer) to verify that no problem exists, a police car will be dispatched to the address to verify if you have an emergency.
What phone number do I call to get the Yorktown Police Department?
Emergency Dial 911
All other business call (914) 962-4141
Do not call 911 for non-emergencies, because this may cause delays in the handling of true emergencies.
Why did it take so long for the police to respond after I called them?
All requests for police services are assigned a priority based on the seriousness of the incident and the potential for personal injury or damage to property. At times, calls of less urgent nature must be delayed so that we can respond immediately to emergencies.
Why did a police officer ask for my date of birth?
There are many people with the same name. This is the best way for the police to make reports and maintain its accuracy.
Civilian Complaints
How can I file a formal written complaint against an officer for alleged mis-conduct?
In order to investigate your complaint, a Civilian Complaint Form must be completed in person at the Yorktown Police Department. Once completed, the signed form will be forwarded to the Yorktown Police Department Operations Officer. You will be subsequently contacted by an assigned investigator. Any questions or concerns you may have may be addressed by contacting the Lieutenant Richard Malan, Operations Officer at (914) 962-4141 Ext. 117.
Number of Police Officers
How many police officers are there in the Yorktown Police Department?
The authorized strength of the Yorktown Police Department is currently 58 sworn officers. This is the total number of Police Officers, Detectives, Sergeants, Lieutenants and Chief budgeted for fiscal year 2009.
Animal Complaints
Who handles animal related complaints?
The Town of Yorktown maintains a Community Service Worker who also serves as the Animal Control Officer under the direction of the Police Department. To make an animal related complaint, please call our main dispatch number (914) 962-4141.
Indian Point
Where can I get more information on issues regarding Indian Point?
Westchester County maintains a website for information on Indian Point including verifying siren tests, KI-potassium iodide and any current news. Please click here to visit the site. If you simply want to verify if a siren sounding is only a test, you may contact the Westchester County Emergency Management office at 1-800-942-1452. Please do not call the Yorktown Police Department regarding Indian Point sirens sounding unless you have an emergency.
Requests for Department Patches
How can I get a Yorktown Police Patch for my Collection?
The Yorktown Police Department does not sell, distribute or trade Yorktown Police Department patches to individuals or organizations. Patches are utilized for official departmental use only.


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Pitchers and catchers!
I know you are all clamoring for more blogging. And, finally, I'm here to give it to you!
The wireless was down most of the day at the complex, so I'm back in my hotel room, ready to write my story for the paper, and ready to give you a few more tidbits from the day that you were waiting for all offseason.
Pitchers and catchers.
The big arrivals today included Jason Varitek, Tim Wakefield, Matt Clement, Mike Timlin, and Doug Mirabelli. Unless we missed something, Mirabelli did not have to resort to a police escort and sirens. He arrived quietly, though he was wearing orange. Joel Pineiro was also around today, having arrived a few days ago. (He was throwing with a red glove today. Hideki Okajima has also been spotted with a red version.) They're starting to trickle in, greeted by a massive pack of media and chilly temperatures.
Varitek drove down from Georgia yesterday, arriving last night. I asked him to contribute a story or anecdote to the blog. He looked up at me, somewhat incredulously, and asked if I remembered the last time he told anyone in the media a story. Good point, Jason. He did say he would speak with the media tomorrow. No time today.
Got a chance to catch up with Alberto Castillo, the new free agent catcher brought in this season. I met him for the first time, as I mentioned recently, when I was down in the Dominican. He's an interesting guy, has been around forever, or at least since he signed at 17. (He turned 37 earlier this week.) Perhaps the key piece of information was the fact that he can actually speak a bit of Japanese. He's not fluent or anything, but he's caught Hideo Nomo and Masato Yoshii, so he has at least a foundation of baseball terminology. We'll keep watch on whether he spends some time catching either Okajima or Daisuke Matsuzaka during spring training. He also has a reunion coming up — outfielder Alex Ochoa was his roommate in Triple A back in the early '90s.
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April 4, 2008
Parliament is debating a new counter-terrorism bill, it had it's second reading on the 1st. The main elements of the bill are:
- a provision to allow the pre-charge detention of terrorist suspects to be extended from 28 days to 42 days in certain circumstances
- changes to enable the post-charge questioning of terrorist suspects and the drawing of adverse inferences from silence
- imposing requirements on people convicted of terrorist offences to let authorities know where they are living and any changes to their circumstances
- enhanced sentencing of offenders who commit offences with a terrorist connection
- provision for inquests and inquiries to be heard without a jury."
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It'll come in four parts, as the college bowl weeks start with the first batch this weekend and continue into the second week of January.
We know. It's out of control. And we don't know how to contain it. Do we really want to?
ESPN or ESPN2 has all but nine of the 34 bowl games. One broadcast team — Terry Gannon and David Norre — do three games. Some broadcast teams are doing two. One team, Mike Patrick and Todd Blackledge, has a game on the first night Saturday, and then again on Jan. 1. (Blackledge, the former Penn State QB, would like to be in Pasadena, but he'll be in Orlando, Fla., instead)
Brent Musburger only calls one of 'em. Unfortunately, it's the Rose Bowl.
This first batch here is about as weak as it can possibly get without looking like just another weekend of college football. Somehow, a BCS Top 25 team snuck in all the way at the front — BYU, stuck at the Las Vegas Bowl again.
Here's as much as you'll need to know for now:
== 8 a.m., ESPN and ESPN360.com: EagleBank Bowl from RFK Stadium in Washington, D.C.: Wake Forest vs. Navy (with Terry Gannon, David Norrie and Quint Kessenich).
Official bowl site linked here.
Comment: RFK Stadium is still standing? EagleBank hasn't gone under? Wake Forest and Navy meet again (The Midshipmen won, 24-17, on Wake's home field)? An 8 a.m. kickoff? Sleep, America. Sleep in.
==11:30 a.m., ESPN and ESPN360.com: New Mexico Bowl from Albuquerque: Colorado State vs. Fresno State (with Joe Tessitore and Rod Gilmore).
Official bowl site linked here.
Comment: It's the third annual game from the nuclear-hot part of the country, pitting the fifth place teams of the Mountain West and WAC is what's sure to be … sorry, lost our train of thought.
==1:30 p.m., ESPN2 and ESPN360.com: St. Petersburg Bowl from Tropicana Field: South Florida vs. Memphis (with Sean McDonough, Chris Spielman and Rob Stone).
Official bowl site linked here.
Comment: ESPN owns this game, but still stuck it on its "other" channel. Its the first year they've played this game, and it promises to be as exciting as a Sean McDonough touchdown call.
==5 p.m., ESPN and ESPN360.com: Las Vegas Bowl: No. 16 BYU (10-2) vs. Arizona (with Mike Patrick , Todd Blackledge and Holly Rowe).
Official bowl site linked here
Comment: Arizona was the fifth, and last, bowl-eligible team in the Pac-10, so this is the reward. At least it's about the midway point between the two schools. Remember last year when UCLA faced BYU in this game and … never mind.
==5 p.m., ESPN and ESPN360.com: New Orleans Bowl from the Superdome: Southern Miss vs. Troy (with Eric Collins and Shaun King)
Official bowl site linked here.
Comment: Alabama-based Troy's best losses this year were to Ohio State (28-10), Oklahoma State (55-24) and LSU (40-31). Go Trojans.


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Hi all, I have a scenario like follow (script generated with pg_dump) : CREATE TABLE teste ( id integer NOT NULL, ds character varying(20), n2 character varying(10) ); CREATE SEQUENCE teste_id_seq INCREMENT BY 1 NO MAXVALUE NO MINVALUE CACHE 1; ALTER TABLE teste ALTER COLUMN id SET DEFAULT nextval('teste_id_seq'::regclass); ALTER TABLE ONLY teste ADD CONSTRAINT pk_teste PRIMARY KEY (id); ALTER SEQUENCE teste_id_seq OWNED BY teste.id; CREATE VIEW vteste AS SELECT teste.id, teste.ds, teste.n2 FROM teste; ALTER TABLE vteste ALTER COLUMN id SET DEFAULT nextval('teste_id_seq'::regclass); Well this last line make a change on a view column and it works. I do it because when inserting a row in the view vteste, I got a message error like "teste.id does not accept NULL values" Searching in the internet, I found a message where Tom Lane suggest to do this. Well, I don´t found anything in Postgresql manual saying that we can do it in views, but I don´t found anything saying that we don´t must do it too. Since pg_dump generates the script with this definition, I think that they must be supported by PostgreSQL The only thing that I have a objection is because this don´t appear in pgadmin views definition. And we don´t mind that this "ALTER COLUMN" exists in the Database structure. I want to request/suggest that views script generates a complete script in the sqlpane like when select a table (with index,triggers creation sql scripts) or with at least this DDL, since we can´t see it anywhere. May we have a icon for this alter columns in the view definition tree too ? I´m using pgAdmin 1.6.3 in a winXP pro SP2 with Postgresql 8.2.4 Thanks in Advance Luiz
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These days it's a rite of passage for every new and high-profile gadget: the moment when its tender casing is torn from its frame and all its silicon guts are spilled for the world to see. That time has already come for the HSPA+ version of the Galaxy Nexus, and ZD Net has given Verizon's LTE version the teardown treatment as well. If you're wondering what the inside of the very first Ice Cream Sandwich phone looks like, well, here it is.
There are no real surprises in the teardown. The micro SIM card (as opposed to a mini SIM card) is still slightly novel, but hardly unique. Samsung phones are pretty slim, but hardly impossible to crack as smartphones go; the DROID RAZR, with its armored construction and teeny tiny seams, is a lot harder. A couple of non-standard screwdrivers is all it takes to separate pretty much every bit of plastic, metal and circuit board.
While it's a great opportunity for tech-heads to get a good look at the Galaxy Nexus' hardware au naturale, I'm more interested in the modding possibilities. Inductive charging still hasn't made much of a splash in the gadget world, but for those with the right skills and mindset, adding it to existing phones is relatively easy. It would be a fun project while we're waiting for Samsung to release the Galaxy Nexus docks stateside.
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I feel for you at the moment as you take the long journey of adjustment. It will take you some time before you start to feel better both physically and mentally.
I am very interested to hear about your daughter being chosen as a student ambassador to Australia/New Zealand. It all seems so very exciting.
You're timing is perfect! I just blogged about the negatives and positives of living with Lupus. Way to stay positive and God bless our families! They do tend to make life worth living!
Hi Heather,
I've roughly had the same mate so here's a quick update to take matches on against your own.lol I have to laugh because if not half the time i'm blurting my eyes out.
5yrs old freezing cold [thought i had cilblains bad but just found out now at 42 it was Raynauds]
14yrs old till 18yrs old [Autisum]
18yrs old [Manic depressive and put in an asylum for 12mths]
21yrs old [two forms of epilepsey and todds-paralasis]
24yrs old [two major strokes and layed up for 4yrs]
28-29yrs old [plurasey twice and phemonia 3 times]
32yr old [DVT all through my left leg full of clots]
Since then nothing but aliments and skin trouble plus being wrongly diagnosed which the doctor's love doing and besides that joint pain like mad and waking up cramped to bits and my hubby rubbing me every morning before i can move and also muscle wastage to top the lot.
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Listening Post: Serene team
NCPR appears to have acquired a new player for the team. Mugsy is a recent addition to the Haenel family, a dog that has come under their care. Bill brought him to the new media office one day, there being no one at home to keep him company. He soon found that here, everyone wanted to keep him company. Which makes a big change in the social life of the geek contingent at the station. While we do have some office amenities–a love seat decorated with my Soviet-era Lenin baby quilt, and often a bowl of pistachio nuts–now that Mugsy is in residence, people are lining up at the door to coo endearments from the hall, or are slipping in to take one end of the love seat to give Mugsy a little "sugar."
I'm thinking maybe I have forgotten some meeting on my schedule, after three or four people have made their way into the office, but no–they just heard through the grapevine that Mugsy was in today. After one particularly effusive episode, I complained to Bill, "No one has ever been that happy to see me!" I say this, knowing full well how pathetic it is to be jealous of the office dog. I'm just sayin'.
I must admit, he is a particularly fine specimen: calm, unflappable, accepting his honors with the quiet dignity of the Lion King. His celebrity has begun to reach beyond the station. One email this morning complained that they had searched the website for "Mugsy" and were indignant not to find any info. Hopefully this post will deliver to them the desired search result. I say this with some chagrin, knowing from the analytics how few visitors ever search the website for "Dale Hobson."
But it's impossible to hold Mugsy's popularity against him for long; dogs (especially mellow dogs) are a proven stress reducer. And he wears well. I hope everyone has a great holiday break–one even half as serene as the newest member of the NCPR team.
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Resource Center for Veterans Opens
November 10th, 2016
RALEIGH, N.C. (November 9, 2016) - Military veterans studying at Wake Tech have a new place to mingle and get important information about benefits and resources. The Military and Veterans Resource Center opened today on the Northern Wake Campus. Wake Tech's student body includes a number of veterans and active duty military.
The new resource center will serve as a home base for students, with space for relaxing and socializing as well as computer work stations. Vets and members of the military can complete academic assignments, work on resumes, or search for employment. They can also research health care benefits, financial resources, and other services available to them.
"Wake Tech is a military-friendly college," says Sam Strickland, SVP for Military and Veteran Programs. "We want our veteran and military students to know we appreciate their service. This center was designed as a welcoming place for them to find community as well as resources."
The grand opening for the Military and Veterans Resource Center took place in the Building E Lecture Hall on the Northern Wake Campus. The event included music from the 440th Army Band and a keynote address by Maj. General Cornell Wilson, USMC Retired, Military Advisor to the Governor of North Carolina. It was followed by a ribbon cutting and tour.
Wake Tech provides a variety of programs and services for military veterans and their family members pursuing education, training, and professional development: accelerated training programs, assistance with VA benefits and financial aid, and options for translating military experience into workplace credentials.
The new resource center centralizes these programs and services. Earlier this year, Wake Tech started issuing special student ID badges for veterans, and began "Green Zone" training for faculty and staff across the college. The training educates employees about the issues and concerns veterans face, so those employees can offer assistance or lend an ear to veterans in need.


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Get an overview of this hotelLuxury Granada hotel in Central District, near Alhambra
Popular property highlights
Located in Central District, this luxury hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Plaza Bib-Rambla, Granada Cathedral, and Plaza Nueva. San Jeronimo Monastery and Mirador de San Nicolas are also within 1 mi (2 km).
Hotel Features
Along with a full-service spa, this hotel has a restaurant and an indoor pool. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, a bar/lounge, a sauna, and a conference center are onsite.
Room Amenities
All 42 rooms feature thoughtful touches like bathrobes and slippers, plus free WiFi, free wired Internet, and plasma TVs with satellite channels. Other amenities available to guests include 24-hour room service, DVD players, and minibars.
Guest Highlights
- Spotless guestrooms
- Central location
- Onsite restaurant
- Helpful staff
- Overall room comfort
- Guestrooms were a little noisy
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Hotel Amenities
Hotel Amenities
In addition to a full-service spa, Hospes Palacio de Los Patos features an indoor pool and a sauna. The hotel offers a restaurant. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Wired and wireless Internet access is complimentary.
7 meeting rooms are available. This luxury hotel also offers a library, multilingual staff, and a garden. For a surcharge, a roundtrip airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is offered to guests. Onsite parking is available (surcharge), along with a car charging station.
- Full-service spa
- Number of meeting rooms - 7
- Number of buildings/towers - 1
- Babysitting or childcare (surcharge)
- Restaurant
- Bar/lounge
- Airport transportation (surcharge)
- Total number of rooms - 42
- 24-hour front desk
- Number of floors - 4
- Breakfast available (surcharge)
- Free newspapers in lobby
- Conference space
- Dry cleaning/laundry service
- Elevator/lift
- Electric car charging station
- Laundry facilities
- Library
- Spa treatment room(s)
- Meeting rooms
- Multilingual staff
- Self parking (surcharge)
- Sauna
- Steam room
- Indoor pool
- Wedding services
- Turkish bath/Hammam
- Free WiFi
- Free wired Internet
- Garden
- Conference center
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Self parking (surcharge)
Room Amenities
- Free cribs/infant beds
- Connecting/adjoining rooms available
- Free wired Internet
- Pay movies
- Premium bedding
- In-room climate control (air conditioning)
- Air conditioning
- Free newspaper
- Phone
- Minibar
- Coffee/tea maker
- DVD player
- Daily housekeeping
- Private bathroom
- Designer toiletries
- Separate bathtub and shower
- Slippers
- Bathrobes
- Free toiletries
- In-room childcare (surcharge)
- Satellite TV service
- Desk
- Iron/ironing board (on request)
- In-room safe
- Turndown service
- Hair dryer
- Room service (24 hours)
- Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
- Free WiFi
- Egyptian-cotton sheets
- Plasma TV
Where to Eat
LOS PATOS - This fine-dining restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
24-hour room service is available.
Nearby Things to Do
Recreational amenities at the hotel include an indoor pool and a sauna.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
- Snowboarding nearby
- Bicycle rentals nearby
- Skydiving nearby
Spa Services
Bodyna has 3 treatment rooms. Services include massages, body wraps, body scrubs, and body treatments. The spa is equipped with a sauna, a spa tub, and Turkish bath/hammam. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and Ayurvedic.
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- Massages
- Sauna in spa
- Ayurvedic treatments
- Number of treatment rooms 3
- Body wraps
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If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please note them at check-out when you book your room.
- Accessible bathroom
- Roll-in shower
- In-room accessibility
Hotel Policies
Check-in time ends at 5 AM
Check-in time starts at 3 PM
Special check-in instructions:
Check-out time is noon
Payment types
Children and extra beds
- Children are welcome.
- Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 60 per night.
- Free cribs (infant beds)!
- Pets allowed for an extra charge of EUR 30 per pet, per night
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Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
- Resort fee
Optional extras
- Breakfast fee: between EUR 18 and EUR 22 per person (approximately)
- Airport shuttle fee: EUR 220 per vehicle (roundtrip)
- Self parking fee: EUR 26 per day
- Pet fee: EUR 30 per pet, per night
- Rollaway bed fee: EUR 60 per night
Hotel Name
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Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 2500, due to national regulations. For further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation. A resort fee is included in the total price displayed. The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.


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As spring training camps for the 12 Japanese pro baseball teams opened on Saturday, let's take a look at a couple of young players on the verge of becoming two of the best in the Central League; Hiroshima Carp outfielder Yoshihiro Maru and Yokohama BayStars infielder Takayuki Kajitani.
The 24-year-old Maru, a speedster playing center field, led the CL in 2013 with five triples and 29 stolen bases. He also belted 14 home runs and drove in 58 without the advantage of hitting among Hiroshima's "cleanup trio," the third, fourth and fifth batters.
Though he batted only .273, that average led Carp players with enough at-bats to qualify for listing among league leaders. Hiroshima manager Kenjiro Nomura last fall said there is no doubt Maru was a big reason why his team was able to finish in third place and appear for the first time in the CL Climax Series.
Marty Brown, the Carp skipper during Maru's first two seasons (2008-09), said, "I knew he had the tools to eventually become a good player. I really liked him but did not get a chance to work with him much, because our team management wanted him to get a lot of seasoning on the farm team."
Meanwhile, Kajitani emerged as a regular in the middle of the infield for Yokohama midway through the 2013 campaign and wound up playing 77 games, just a little more than half a season. Still, he hit 16 homers, drove in 44 and batted .346, an average that would have won him the Central circuit batting title, had he accumulated the minimum number of plate appearances to qualify.
Barring injury, the 25-year-old Kajitani should start every BayStars game at shortstop or second base during the coming season, and there is no reason why he should not put up impressive statistics again in 2014.
While both he and Maru wore uniform No. 63 last season, they have been assigned single-digit numbers this year, an indication their respective teams are expecting big things from them. Kajitani will wear No. 3 for Yokohama; Maru No. 9 on the Carp.
Pessimists have said Japanese baseball is doomed if its best players keep leaving for the major leagues. I have often countered that thought by pointing out, in order for the stars to keep leaving, they also must keep coming. Here come two of them right now. Keep your eyes on Maru and Kajitani as they mature and become full-fledged outstanding players in Japan this season.
Diamond Dust: Former Yomiuri Giants pitcher D.J. Houlton, 34, will be playing for the Korea Baseball Organization's Kia Tigers this year. His Japan career ended when the Giants let him go after two seasons in Tokyo following four years with the Fukuoka Softbank Hawks. He thought another Japanese team might show interest, but there were no offers.
About playing in South Korea, Houlton says, "A job is a job, and luckily Korea pays decent enough to make the jump. I'm not really sure what happened with Yomiuri or even Japan for that matter, but I am happy to still be playing the game I love. I thought my record and numbers over six years spoke for themselves, but that's baseball, especially in Japan."
For sure. Houlton compiled a Japan career 63-39 won-loss mark with a 3.20 ERA, playing on four pennant winners. In 2011 while still with Fukuoka, he led the Pacific League with 19 victories and is one of only three American pitchers to win more than 18 games in a season in the history of Japanese baseball. The others were 1960s-era hurlers Joe Stanka and Gene Bacque.
In his two years with Yomiuri, Houlton was 21-12 with a 2.96 ERA, and I'll bet, if he has a good season in Korea, he'll be back in Japan in 2015.
The aforementioned former Carp and Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles manager Marty Brown revealed in an email he will not be in uniform during the 2014 season and will be scouting for a major league club instead.
Brown wrote, "I have gotten off the field and have taken a job with the Washington Nationals as the Pacific Rim coordinator. It seems like the right fit for me, with my experience in Japan as a manager. I look forward to getting back to Japan to see everyone."
After managing the Carp for four years (2006-09) and the Eagles for one (2010), Brown served for three years as skipper for the Toronto Blue Jays' Triple-A affiliate, working in Las Vegas and Buffalo.
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GOOD Friday could be a great one for Bridport tomorrow if they can see off Street at St Mary's Field (3pm).
Trevor Senior's side have something of a score to settle with their opponents after an eventful clash in Somerset on Boxing Day.
The Bees led that encounter 3-0 at one stage, only for fourth-placed Street to peg them back with three goals of their own and force a draw.
However, Bridport will be gunning for a third straight league win without striker Ryan Dovell, who is out with a hamstring injury.
Darren Watts is unlikely to be available due to work commitments but Max Buckler, missing for the last two games with a groin problem, should return.
And if the previous couple of meetings between the clubs are anything to go by, tomorrow's showdown should be full of goals.
"We played them on Boxing Day and let a 3-0 lead slip as they came back in the second half to draw," said Senior.
"Whenever we've played them in the last two years they have been high scoring games.
"There are usually goals but that will probably mean it's going to be 0-0."
He continued: "I think they were expecting to challenge for the title this season, but they've still got some decent players.
"Mark Salter is always dangerous and has scored goals at a higher level, so he is someone we'll have to watch.
"But we'll be confident after winning at Radstock."
That 3-0 victory on Tuesday, thanks to goals from Jamie Filkins, Dan Wise and substitute Matt Morley, gave the Bees their third Toolstation Western League Premier Division triumph in five outings.
They were aided by the hosts who had a player sent off for dissent just before half-time.
Senior added: "It was probably the first game this season where we have led and been really comfortable.
"I didn't feel there was any threat from them or that they were going to get back in the game.
"All they did was knock the ball long and try to stop us from playing on a really bobbly pitch.
"We were taking too many touches in the first 20 minutes but then the penny dropped and we started putting the ball in areas that caused them problems.
"It was good to get another win and keep a clean sheet."
Tom Richardson, Filkins and Wise were all on the scoresheet last Saturday when Bridport lost 4-3 at home to Bitton.
The Bees are also in action on Monday with a derby trip to Gillingham Town (3pm).


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It is Awards Season again – or as I like to think of it, that special time of year when Mike once again finds out he is WAY out of touch.
The World Wide Interweb Thingie is alive with chatter about who is going to win which statuette at what show – Oscar, Emmy, Tony, Golden Globes, Grammy, Granny, Silver Sow, Copper Cob, Dean Martin Roast or Hee-Haw Salute. It's a long list. I might have missed a couple.
During these months when celebritroids start handing awards to one another, I find myself completely baffled by the reactions. Not theirs. I mean regular people's.
Folks who have absolutely nothing to do with entertainment (other than as consumers) get all worked up about these prizes and I really don't know why. It's not like fans get statuettes if they back the winner. (Although if that were the case, I think I'd want an Oscar. It's just the right shape and size to crack black walnuts.)
But oh, the drama. And I'm not talking about on the screen. I mean online:
"If Django Unchained doesn't get best picture, there is no justice."
"The Master was robbed! Robbed!"
Wow. The way people carry on about these things on the message boards and such, you'd think it was politics. Or sports. Or something that mattered.
Here's the response I used when I was a music critic and was forever having to hear from people who disagreed with my assessments of their favorite artists by citing album sales figures and awards won:
There's no real way to judge artistic merit other than personal opinion. Nobody has invented a Merit-O-Meter that can impartially gauge the worth of a film, play, television show or album. It all rests with the individual, as it should – what has great merit for you might have very little for me, and usually does. And as far as sales are concerned, that usually is the result of marketing more than the product itself.
What you're left with, then, is a popularity contest, not all that far removed from a student council election.
And so, my friends, as we head into Awards Season, I have decided that my choice for best movie is Lincoln: First, because I loved it and second, because of all the movies that are up for awards, it's the only one I could be persuaded to see. I hope it wins a whole bunch of nutcrackers. And a Copper Cob.


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Men's Basketball Adds McKnee to the Mix
Lakeland College and the Rustler Athletic family are proud to announce the signing of Marcus McKnee, a 6'6" F/G from Toronto, Ontario, Bayview High School. Marcus is a very athletic and well-rounded individual who comes to us with tremendous basketball IQ and an insatiable drive to succeed in the classroom.
Marcus is a multi-faceted athlete who can play multiple positions on the floor. On the defensive end he's a great rebounder and great on-ball defender. His size and speed at the guard position will make it challenging for other teams to contend with. His positive attitude and leadership skills will be a great asset to this young Rustler squad.
This past year Marcus was enrolled at Humber College to continue enhancing his education but did not play for the Humber College Basketball team. Marcus will be entering his second year of eligibility with visions of completing his Business Management Degree at Lakeland College.
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Our wineries are only a short distance apart in Brandywine Country. Spend a day, or a week, visiting them and getting a taste of our countryside. All are within a 30 minute drive of Hamanassett Bed and Breakfast.
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On Saturday, August 14, thousands of people will gather at wineries throughout Pennsylvania to participate in The Great Pennsylvania Wine Toast and attempt to set a Guiness World Record.
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Saturday & Sunday September 25; 26; October 2; 3, from 11 am– 6pm
Join the winemakers in celebrating the 2010 harvest September 25 & 26 and October 3 & 4! Enjoy music, art shows, and more! Purchase a Passport at Hamanassett to take part in this fun annual event! Passports allow for tastings at all 8 member wineries and are valid September 25 through December 30, 2010.
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December 4 & 5, 2010
December 4 & 5, 2010
Complete all of your holiday shopping as you relax at one of our wineries in December! Wineries along the Brandywine Valley Trail and Hamanassett will be decorated in their holiday finery and will be hosting carolers, holiday musicians, free tastings, and special holiday sale pricing! Forget fighting the crowds at the malls. Wine always fits!
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"Shrek the Third" – No More! Please, No More!
Suit up, gentle readers. The following words will be as fair as I can make them, but I definitely cannot promise you that they will be kind.
In 2001, we were given a film that its makers originally intended to stand alone. As in, no planned sequels. Shrek – or maybe we should call it Shrek the First – did not exist as a marketing figure or a symbol of all things family-friendly or such. In fact, the whole schtick was that he was an oddball, an aberrant element of the world that surrounded him who had a specific issue and a specific story to tell. That story turned out to make for a really, really great film. But to the everlasting dismay of this fan of the first Shrek and probably many others, the film was such a huge hit that it no longer was about that specific story. Now Shrek, by virtue of his circumstances, had to start producing as much green as he wears on his skin. I'm not going to do a whole play-by-play of my feelings and theories about the first film, or the second for that matter. To simply sum it up, I find the first one utterly masterful. The second one I find well-done and competent, but I object to its story's existence and arc and so I think of it as being fairly unnecessary.
In the even less necessary third part, we get a plot that practically seems already aware of how subordinate it is to the stories that it follows. Shrek the Third's main villain is Prince Charming (Rupert Everett), whom you might remember as the junior badguy from Shrek 2. This might give you a sense of what the immediate problem with him is. He persuades all the drunken and miserable villains that we saw languishing at the bar in the first sequel that they all deserved a "Happily Ever After" of their own, and he attempts to wage what could be considered a kind of war on Far Far Away. Unfortunately, Charming is the same guy you remember from the first sequel. That means he's exceedingly lame and a pathetic mama's boy, and this time he doesn't even have his malicious mother around to actually drive the conflict. (Whatever else Shrek 2 lacked in villainous motivation and reason, at least it let the Fairy Godmother spit a hell of a lot of venom.) Charming is just too weak a threat to hold this film, and yet Shrek the Third has almost no choice but to put him in that role despite the film even knowing how dopey he is. His final plan, which I won't reveal, isn't funny enough to justify how sorry it all is, and he seems to gain ground against the heroes only because the plot's so threadbare that it makes about as much sense as anything else.
This leads to one of the main complaints I have with Shrek the Third, which is that it just doesn't work very well. I objected to the existence of the second film, but I couldn't deny that it was at least put together well enough. I laughed, but I wasn't moved; the first film did both. This third film, save a few sporadic chuckles, did neither. The comedy has gotten lazy in the Shrek universe, with a lot of cheap ogres-are-awkward gags that would be funnier if it didn't seem so repetitive a comedic concept from two films prior. And let's face it—one of the things that was funny about the first Shrek wasn't what Shrek couldn't do, but what he could do, despite outward appearances. In an even more flattening development, the oddball element of Shrek has gone away and now everybody in Far Far Away loves the big lug. This is as comedy-killing a twist as the one in the first Austin Powers sequel where everybody got used to the out-of-his-era Austin Powers all of a sudden. It's as if the world of the film was forced to incorporate the popularity of Shrek from our real world. Worst of all, though, there are just too many characters. Of all of the ones introduced and incorporated, Cheri Oteri's self-absorbed Snow White is the funniest. But Regis Philbin is there for seemingly one line, and Eric Idle's Merlin felt like worthwhile effort applied towards a half-baked notion of a character. A character betrayal that happens midway through the story couldn't have been as shocking as it was supposed to be due to the character being so very thin, and then the character doesn't have the chance to earn the stripes either as a villain or a redemptive soul. So what the hell was the point?
Those of you who got into this review anticipating my negative feelings have undoubtedly been waiting for the moment when I rip into baby-faced boy-bander Timberlake. I'm not going to tear the boy a new one for simply existing; I've never listened to his music, solo or group, and I don't hate celebrities simply for being famous. I will say this, though: Arthur/Artie in Shrek the Third was a huge miscalculation. First off, his character brings Shrek into painfully suburban material. The high school sequence is nothing but old, bad jokes about high schools that we've heard a thousand times over and are only being shot through a Medieval Times prism. It was painful to watch. As for Artie himself, his problem as a character is that he doesn't seem to actually exist in the world of Shrek. For the audience, it's more like watching some average teenager from the real world interact with a character he barely recognizes as real. It's not that Artie is meta; that'd be too interesting. He just has no stakes to him. And, of course, Justin Timberlake's performance doesn't help. I'll give Timberlake the credit of sounding at least interested in delivering the lines, as opposed to somebody just mindlessly standing in front of a microphone. But the fact is that he doesn't have a (speaking) voice worth listening to, and he does nothing to plus the already-dull characterization of this little dweeb. It's not just that he's not provided an interesting personality, but his story is like the rest of the film in that it doesn't have enough heft to be a believable progression of one's mindset and situation. There's no understanding why Artie makes any change in his opinion regarding being king, but we are expected to buy it anyway.
Shrek the Third isn't the worst film in the world, obviously. The technical elements are all there, but on the other hand, are you really watching Shrek the Third so you can marvel at the shaders on the rocks and trees? And for what it's worth, the Shrek films' greatest design weaknesses have always been their human figures, and Shrek the Third packs the cast full of too many of them without ever solving the problem. There are moments in the sincere passages of this film when I was reminded of the better and more insightful moments of the first film, although all the previous issues I listed get in the way of these scenes being anything more than a fleeting reminder of what quality sounds like. Donkey and Puss get a couple of laughs, although not nearly as much as each of them had in their first appearances; anybody remember the first film when Donkey actually had an important role in the story? I worried after I saw Shrek 2 that it was perhaps a worse film than I thought it was, and that my very large love of the first film was keeping me from calling it on its crap. But really, it was a better film with better gags, and neither stands up to the original's wit and power. Shrek the Third proved to me that there really is such a thing as a bad Shrek film, and while it's not a blight on humanity, it sure isn't any fun anymore. This is the franchise that should never have been, because the first film was its own thing. Not every story has more to it after it hits its first The End, Hollywood. Maybe the rampant sequelitis will stop someday; however, if the early grosses are any indication, it won't end with this sequel. Sigh.


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From PSFK CONFERENCE NYC: Robert Kirkpatrick explains the mission of using data-for-good, and invites corporations to get involved with data-philanthropy,
In this talk from PSFK CONFERENCE NYC, Robert Kirkpatrick talks about how the social media revolution has opened up a significant amount of data that can be analyzed (anonymously) to see signs of change. Kirkpatrick, together with his Global Pulse team at the United Nations, studies sentiment in Twitter feeds, fluctuations in price data and changes in other available information to look for trouble. By using data for good, the United Nations can respond to disaster rapidly — rather than after the fact.
Towards the end of the video, Kirkpatrick calls for advertisers and marketers to respond with data-philantrhopy and donate their data to help the United Nations Global Pulse team with their work.


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A dedicated swimming coach ticked another challenge off his list when he took part in a 24-hour swim marathon.
Adam Ackland, who teaches at Hampton Pool, swam non-stop from 3pm on December 22 until the same time the following day to raise money for Breast Cancer.
Children from Great Whites swimming club and Teddington Masters, who the 37-year-old instructor teaches, swam 10km alongside him and raised money for different charities including Shooting Stars and Bangladesh Appeal.
He said: "I am so proud of the kids from the Great Whites who all responded with such enthusiasm to the idea."
Mr Ackland, who lives in Hampton Court, has swum the channel and back and won four medals at the Masters Nationals in Sheffield.
Lorna Voogd, a parent who supervised the children during the swim, praised Mr Ackland for his tireless attempts at such challenges.
She said: "For him, it was all about the kids. He has done so many things last year – swam at national level, open water swimming, as well as teaching and coaching.
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In a sit-down conversation with Rob Marringa, North American brand marketing manager for wheel loaders and heavy excavators, Case Construction Equipment, at World of Concrete 2013 earlier this month, he talked with me about trends in the heavy equipment industry.
The current challenging economic environment makes investment in capital equipment expenditures increasingly difficult, so naturally, equipment owners try to stretch every dollar and lengthen equipment life and functionality. It's called "stretching" — a slang term for "doing more with less," Marringa explains.
I think stretching is something that we're all guilty of — some of it because we have to and some of if because we want to. I admit it. (Who hasn't almost been out of dish soap and "stretched" it by adding water until you have time to head to the store?) I bought this year's valentines for my children at The Dollar Tree this year. I also stocked up on birthday cards and upcoming event cards there. I couldn't bear the thought of spending $5 per card on something that may just be thrown away. I also stocked up on some cleaning supplies. I usually succumb to convenience, buying everything at the grocery store or the major discount retailers.
It's my own type of "stretching."
In the world of equipment, Marringa says, stretching may mean attempting to achieve higher productivity by modifying machines to handle heavier loads. Sometimes larger buckets are put on them. Sometimes counterweight sizes are increased.
There are cases where it has been authorized by the manufacturer, Marringa says, but other times, dealers and owner-operators are doing it themselves to suit their own needs. "The machines are running on the fringe of their intended design," he says. "The engine and equipment manufacturers work together to design a machine for an intended range or capacity. Those loads are directly related to axles to bear the framework."
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In non-authorized cases, "This is where [operators] run the risk of making modifications," Marringa says. "Under normal circumstances, the modifications are made and the equipment functions and does the job they want it to do without having it authorized by the manufacturer. I think individuals always push the limits, but given the cost of wheel loaders — you are talking about $175,000 to $400,000 in capital expenditures — they are probably more careful and are now trying to do more with what they have."
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Johannesburg - Regular captain AB de Villiers has withdrawn from South Africa's T20 squad, in order to rest ahead of the Test series against New Zealand starting in Durban on Friday.
"It's been an exhausting few months and I feel that I need some extra rest before the Test series," De Villiers said on Tuesday.
"It's for this reason that I have put in the request and I'm grateful to the Proteas team management for supporting this decision."
De Villiers had already stepped down as skipper for the T20 matches, as he was unlikely to play all three games, with all-rounder Faf du Plessis set to take the reins.
Proteas T20 coach Russell Domingo said De Villiers was an integral part of the team, but they had looked at the bigger picture when they agreed to his request.
"AB is obviously an important part of our set-up and while we would've loved him to be part of the T20 series, we also need him fully fit and energised for the remainder of the summer," Domingo said.
De Villiers was replaced in the 15-man squad by Cape Cobras batsman Justin Ontong.
"Justin has been in our limited overs plans for some time now and he has underlined his worth during the recent Momentum One-Day Cup when he excelled as a finisher for the Nashua Mobile Cape Cobras," said selection convenor Andrew Hudson.
"As we all know he is also an outstanding fielder with his direct hits and a more than useful spin bowler.
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.- A man in an advanced stage of Multiple Sclerosis wrote a letter to President George W. Bush, urging him to veto legislation that supports embryonic stem-cell research.
Last week, legislators voted in favor of a bill that would allow federal funding for embryonic stem-cell research, which requires the destruction of the human embryo. Bush announced his intention to veto the bill.
"I want to support your vow to veto any legislation supporting embryonic stem-cell research," said Mark Pickup in his letter. Pickup is a Christian advocate for people with disabilities and the founder of HumanLifeMatters.
In his letter, Pickup argued that embryonic stem-cell research "offers the least promise for developing therapies.
"With limited research dollars to develop therapies for diseases and degenerative conditions, it makes little sense to put funding toward areas of least promise and most problematic," he wrote. Pickup noted that the most promising research derives stem cells from other sources, such as adult bone marrow and umbilical cord blood.
"Much of the world looks to America for moral guidance and example," stated Pickup. "Research that takes human life flies in the face of universal human rights and the unalienable right to life."
Pickup is scheduled to deliver the keynote address to the U.S. National Right to Life Prayer Breakfast in Minneapolis, June 17 at 7:30 a.m. He will speak on the threat of euthanasia and assisted suicide to people with serious degenerative diseases.
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100 local officials statewide sign letter criticizing Cuomo property tax plan
ALBANY – More than 100 local officials from across the state have signed a letter criticizing Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo's latest property tax plan.
Lawmakers and groups representing various levels of local governments – schools, counties and others – raised concerns in recent days and weeks that Cuomo's property tax freeze ignores rising costs of providing local government services, many mandated by the state but not paid for by Albany.
West Seneca Supervisor Sheila M. Meegan, for instance, said her town and others across the state already struggle to live under the state's tax cap while having to provide state-mandated services.
"For our municipality, we're actually looking for greater communication with the governor and (relief) from unfunded mandates. That's where we're getting killed," Meegan said in an interview.
The Democratic supervisor criticized a system in which Albany "is dictating to us" how to run localities without providing the payments for services the state requires.
"We would hope some of these mandates they forced on municipalities would get paid by the state," she said.
The letter from local elected officials was organized by a coalition of groups opposing Cuomo's plan, including the Working Families Party.
In a "Dear Albany" letter released Thursday, the local officials said governments across New York have been cutting police, fire and sanitation services in recent years, especially since Albany has reduced the level of state aid it provides localities over the years and the enactment of a 2 percent property tax cap several years ago that has slowed revenues, while mandated costs keep rising.
The local officials said the governor's proposal "will only exacerbate the problems we face on a daily basis."
"We do not believe the $1 billion property tax freeze as proposed in the executive budget is practical," they wrote.
The governor's plan will provide modest savings in the form of a rebate check to individual homeowners upstate. Upstate property taxes, when measured against income levels, are some of the highest in the country.
In the second year of the Cuomo plan, local taxpayers will get a property tax break from the state if their local taxing jurisdiction – school district, county, town – stays within the limits of the state's annual property tax cap and submits a plan to share services, consolidate or merge with other nearby localities.
Localities, though, say that many already enacted shared-service agreements and other consolidation efforts in recent years and that those plans will not be grandfathered into the equation for the Cuomo property tax freeze.
The local officials said the main state revenue-sharing program for local governments across New York is down 75 percent since 1980 when adjusted for inflation.
"We urge you to reject forced property tax freezes and forced consolidation and mergers," the local officials wrote.
Lawrence S. Schwartz, secretary to the governor, pushed back against the criticism.
"It's clear that some local officials don't want to be held accountable by taxpayers for staying within the cap and taking action to share services, reduce costs and lower property taxes," Schwartz said in a statement. "Under the governor's plan, local governments and schools will be responsible for taking the right steps to get their fiscal houses in order, much like the state has already done so."
The letter was signed by county clerks and legislators, city council members, town supervisors, library board members, highway superintendents, city treasurers, a county comptroller and mayors, including Syracuse Mayor Stephanie A. Miner, whom Cuomo handpicked several years ago for the co-chairmanship of the State Democratic Party.
The officials who participated are from Western and Central New York, the Southern Tier, Long Island and the Hudson Valley.
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I had smart lipo 3 weeks ago to even out saddle bags on the outer thighs. The procedure was ok. He only suctioned 300 cc for both the sides. My first feeling was that this amount taken was not really enough.
The recovery takes longer than expected. I am 3 weeks out and I still have uneven swelling and discoloration. The bruising is gone. But the area treated has darker colour to an extend that I cannot go swimming. It is too obvious that I had something done on the outer thighs.
Right now I am not sure that I have done the right thing. I also cannot see any difference in size. 300cc seems to be too low to make a difference on my upper legs.I had smart lipo 3 weeks ago. The bruising is gone but I still have pain to the touch, numbness and uneven swelling and where the doctor entered the laser needles I feel some hard lumps and it shows on the outside. Is that what I feel as hard lumps scar tissue? Should I massage it to break it up? CAN I do something to even the area out? Does the uneven healing or swelling go away? Does the discoloration (darker skin colour) subside after a while or can that be permanent? Will the numbness go away or can it be permanent? Thanks for any feedback and answer.


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We introduce motivation theory as a way of understanding the decision-making process in the work and family context. We use core concepts from motivation theory - extrinsic, intrinsic and prosocial motivation - and link them to motivational learning to build our framework. We then propose a framework illustrating motivational factors that influence work-family decision-making and offer propositions focusing on the motivational consequences for individuals which will impact their future decision-making processes.
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Diamond Hogs lose series opener to Aggies
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. - Jonathan Moroney hit an eighth inning pinch hit grand slam to lift Texas A&M to a 5-3 win over No. 12 Arkansas on Friday night at Baum Stadium.
The Razorbacks drop to 25-15 overall and 9-7 in Southeastern Conference play, while the Aggies are now 22-17 and 7-9 in league play.
Arkansas took a 3-1 lead to the top of the eighth inning, but Texas A&M put together a four-run inning to take a 5-3 lead. With the bases loaded and one out, Moroney sent a 2-0 pitch over the wall in left-center field for a grand slam to put the Aggies up two.
The Razorbacks were unable to mount a comeback as Texas A&M closer Jason Jester retired the final six Arkansas batters of the game as the Aggies held on for a 5-3 win.
Brian Anderson had a gem-high three hits and scored two runs to lead Arkansas at the plate. Matt Vinson had a hit, a RBI and a run scored, while Brett McAfee also had a hit.
Moroney had a grand slam and four RBI to lead the Aggies offensively. Blake Allemand, Cole Lankford and Troy Stein each added two hits. Allemand contributed a RBI.
Texas A&M reliever Zach Brashear (1-1) earned his first win of the season, retiring the only batter he faced in the bottom of the seventh. Jester earned his 10th save of the season with a pair of strikeouts in two perfect innings.
Arkansas reliever Jalen Beeks (4-1) took the loss after giving up three runs on two hits in a third of an inning.
Each starter pitched well, but received a no decision. Arkansas starter Barrett Astin tossed 5.1 shutout innings with three strikeouts, while Texas A&M starter Daniel Mengden allowed three runs, two earned, on five hits with six strikeouts in six innings.
Arkansas jumped out to a 2-0 lead with two runs in the home half of the second. With runners on second and third and one out, Jordan Farris hit a fly ball to deep right-center field. Anderson tagged from third and scored on the sacrifice fly, while Vinson advanced to third. A fielding error by the A&M second baseman, allowed Vinson to round third and score the second run on an E4.
The Razorbacks stretched the lead to 3-0 with a run in the bottom of the fourth on a one-out RBI double by Vinson down the left field line.
Texas A&M got on the scoreboard with a run in the top of the seventh as Allemand drove home Jace Statum on a sacrifice fly to right.
Arkansas and Texas A&M continue their three-game series on Saturday with first pitch scheduled for 7:30 p.m. The second game of the series will be televised on ESPNU. The Razorbacks will start junior right hander Ryne Stanek (4-2, 1.64), while freshman left hander Matt Kent (2-1, 3.48) will start for the Aggies. General admission tickets are available for $8 and can be purchased on gameday at Baum Stadium, while supplies last.
For more information regarding Razorback baseball or University of Arkansas athletics, please visit ArkansasRazorbacks.com.


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Tyler Art Gallery
Gallery hours during the academic year:
Tuesday through Friday: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Saturday: 10:30 - 4 p.m.
Sunday: 11:30 - 4 p.m.
Closed Mondays, school holidays and school breaks
Amy Bartell, Assistant Director
Tyler Art Gallery presents six art exhibitions annually in its temporary gallery location on the second floor of Penfield Library. These include outstanding traveling exhibitions, locally-produced loan exhibitions and the best work of the students and faculty. Exhibitions are often interdisciplinary in nature so that the gallery's programs will be relevant to a wide range of campus interests, as well as that of the public.
Tyler Art Gallery is a teaching gallery, regularly used by art classes as to provide an essential opportunity for students to have a direct encounter with original works of art of professional quality. The gallery also serves as a training base for the museum studies program, giving students the opportunity to see and participate in the day-to-day workings of an art gallery.
The gallery also houses a permanent collection of European, African and American drawings, prints, paintings, ceramics and sculpture from the 18th century to the present. The Grant Arnold Collection of Fine Prints contains over 500 prints by prominent American printmakers of the first half of the 20th century.
The gallery exhibition program is made possible through the support of the college; SUNY Oswego Auxiliary Services; Student Association; Artswego: The Arts Programming Board; and outside grants. Members of the Student Art Exhibition Committee, which receives funding from the Student Association, are responsible for the annual student exhibition.