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Luann Jackson and Gene Slingluff exchanged wedding vows on October 2, 2010 at 5:00 p.m. at the Garwin United Methodist Church.
Parents of the couple are Roger and Karen Jackson, Garwin, and the late Richard and Waneta Slingluff.
Rev. Harry Wach performed the double ring candlelight ceremony.
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Nancy Keller, sister of the bride, was matron of honor and Mark Krukow, friend of the groom was the bestman.
Frances Jackson, niece of the bride was flower girl and Wyatt, nephew of the bride was ringbearer. Ushers were Matt Jackson, brother of the bride and Keith Slingluff, nephew of the groom. Sue Koster, friend of the family was pianist. Sam Slingluff, nephew of the groom, was soloist accompanying himself on guitar. Ann Jackson served her sister-in-law as personal attendant.
Luann was attired in a strapless gown featuring a sweetheart neckline. The dress was accented with crystal beading. Her veil featured beading to compliment the dress. Nancy was attired in a clover green strapless dress. They carried bouquets of white roses accented with green and purple flowers. Frances wore a white satin dress featuring a brown and clover green sash made by the mother of the bride. The gentlemen in the wedding party were attired in black tuxes accented with green vests.
Honored guests were grandparents of the bride, Leon and Verna Stamp, Garwin.
The couple left the church in a 1940's Chevy pickup that had been restored by the groom.
A reception followed at the Reinig Center in Toledo. Jarrod and Tara Ulery, friends of the couple were host and hostess.
Luann graduated from UNI and teaches pre-K at Meskwaki Settlement School.
Gene is a master electrician and employed by the city of Marshalltown.
The couple resides in Beaman.


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Question: Hello~ I am writing this morning because I need to find out some information. I was molested tramatically as a child for 13 years and what he did to me, came to the conclusion that I needed like a reconstructive surgery at UCLA of my anal and vagina. When you looked at it, it was one hole, so the doctor went at made it two. Well here we are 12 years after the surgery and I and very insecure about the outcome. I never really worried about it before, because I was married and my husband was with me through the whole process and the aftermath. I am now going through a divorce and this issue is causing a problem with me dating. I am very insecure with what everything looks and feels likes. The main problem seems to be the huge lump towards the back. Another huge concern and this is so embarrassing, but my anal hole is inside a deep pocket. This can also be a sanitary problem…..OMG so embarrassing. I think this is why I have not pressed the issue earlier cause of the embarrassment of everything. My question is I would like to know if it is possible to make me look normal down there like a woman should. I am almost 40 and just beginning to live a happy life after a miserable marriage. If you don't do this kind of work, can you refer someone that might. They need to be good lol…..see the results from a doc I thought was going to be marvelous from the get go. Please get back to me, for I am hopefully looking to get this started right away.
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thank you for your very sensitive question regarding your past trauma and reconstruction. unfortunately, two things: 1) the rules do not permit me to give direct medical advice to an individual. 2) this Web site is dedicated only to face and neck cosmetic and reconstructive surgery questions. you need to ask your question to a body plastic surgeon, an OB-GYN, or a colorectal surgeon. good luck in finding the right person to help you with your delicate situation.

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Preterm birth
Preterm birth, occurring before 37 completed weeks of pregnancy, is the number one cause of newborn deaths and the second leading cause of deaths in children under five. Preterm babies are at increased risk of illness, disability and death. However, some of these early births and a majority of the resulting deaths can be prevented with proven, low cost interventions.
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Since 1999, the BABBLE Homebrewers Club of Lake County has brought brewing enthusiasts across the region together to share their knowledge and passion for brewing. BABBLE members come from a wide range of skill levels, including extract, all-grain, HERMS, RIMS, and professional brewers. In addition to beer, members also produce meads, ciders, and the occasional bottle of wine as part of their brewing activities.
BABBLE members also participate in local craft beer festivals as consumers and servers, pouring their home brews to attendees to promote the hobby. Once a year we host the BABBLE Brew-Off, providing home brewers from all across the country the opportunity to test their wares against the BJCP style guidelines.
Past members of BABBLE have moved on to professional brewing both as owners and brewmasters. Some current members are in the process of turning pro. We encourage local brewing through a combination of guest speakers, field trips to breweries in the Chicago area, and periodically holding club meetings at Lake County breweries and beer-related businesses. Our biggest excursion is a chartered bus trip to The Great Taste of the Midwest in Madison, Wisconsin every August. BABBLE also organizes occasional group buys so club members can take advantage of the economies of scale afforded to local brewers and retailers for grain and other products.
Check out the club calendar to find our next meeting or event. Drop by to see what we are babbling about. If you'd like to join, use the PayPal link below. Benefits include participating in club organized tours, an annual Holiday party, the opportunity to pour your beer at local brew fests as a club participant, and more.
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The house we live in now was built in 2000 and is sitting in an area that was open, flat farmland before that. The previous homeowners only planted one tree and it's a slow-growing one. We've planted two trees since, but they haven't grown enough to provide shade.
Our neighbors, however, have a beautiful shade tree behind their home. They planted a fast-growing tree almost the instant they moved in twelve years ago and it's grown rapidly ever since. Today, it provides amazing shade for a large portion of their yard and, in the last year or two, a portion of our yard as well. During the early morning hours, it'll provide shade over a portion of our garden, making morning garden work quite pleasant.
For them, it's even better. For a good portion of the morning, the tree provides shade to the back of their house. It keeps the hot rays of the morning sun from going in their windows, enabling them to throw open those windows for fresh air without worrying about the heat of the sun and keeping them from running their air conditioning until a bit later in the day than they otherwise would.
Even from a neighbor's perspective, I can see that the shade tree saves them money.
A shade tree is a giant sun blocker. It keeps the heat of the sun's rays off of your home, keeping the temperature of your home naturally lower than it otherwise would be. The exact effectiveness of a shade tree in shaving money off of your energy bill is difficult to calculate as it depends on a lot of factors, but a properly positioned large shade tree can easily cut $25 off of your annual cooling bill.
Even better, a nice shade tree can increase your property value. A few shade trees in the back can significantly increase the curb appeal of your home when you choose to sell it. A few shade trees can add 10% or more to a home's resale value.
It is important to note, however, that shade trees are a long term investment. You're not going to immediately recoup your money on a shade tree. It requires many years to grow into its full size, and it won't provide many of the financial benefits until it gets there. Planting a shade tree right now will see dividends in twenty years or so.
How can you go about this? The first step would be to contact city hall and see if they have recommendations for trees in your area. Not all trees work well in all areas. It's best to trust the advice of a local arborist when selecting a tree.
You should also carefully plan where to plant the tree. The best place to plant a tree is on the east or west side of your home, preferably at an angle to maximize shade during the peak summer months. If you live in northern areas, this won't be to the direct east and west of your home, but at an angle due to the sun.
You're also going to want to avoid above-ground and below-ground utility lines when planting. Make sure you've contacted your state's department of natural resources before you plant so that you know where the below-ground lines are, and use your own eyes to judge nearby utility lines. The more you can avoid them, the better.
If you're going to be living in your current home for a long time, consider planting a shade tree or two. It's something you can do today that will begin to slowly save you money in a few years and eventually increase the return you get on your home.


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text: So guy's correct me if I'm wrong but from a rough calculation that puts Mike's ERP at 4.7Kw. Leaving my 170w ERP looking rather meagre by comparison! :-) Congrats to Mike and Clare on their contact. Regards David G8OQW -----Original Message----- From: amsat-bb-bounces at amsat.org [mailto:amsat-bb-bounces at amsat.org] On Behalf Of n1jez at burlingtontelecom.net Sent: 29 December 2008 12:36 To: AMSAT BB Subject: [amsat-bb] ISS Repeater Just got on the ISS repeater - L band up and V band down from FN34 here in Vermont. I used full power here. 80 watts in the shack to a 55 el 1269 Directive Systems loop yagi. Transmission line is 75' of 7/8" hardline. Results were mixed. The pass was 25 degrees max here. I had little to no success as the ISS was ascending. I opened the repeater a couple of times. I'm not sure if this was because other stations were trying and we were clobbering each other or not. As the ISS was going overhead, it appeared that the polarity was shifting rapidly as I would open the repeater for just a word or two. I did hear Clare, VE3NPC briefly. As the ISS was descending, things got better and I was able to consistently open the repeater, but nobody came back.... I could not access the repeater below 10 degrees.... If anyone else was on and trying, can you let me know? I'd like to see if that was the reason I couldn't access the repeater as it was ascending. One other observation, I found the doppler correction to be pretty critical. I've seen this when running low power into AO-51 for tests. I hope to try a few more passes this week. 73, Mike, N1JEZ AMSAT 29649 "A closed mouth gathers no feet" _______________________________________________ Sent via AMSAT-BB at amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb


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A son accompanied by a dad and a mum on his way for a camp vacation at Batu Caves has decided to have breakfast at Restaurant Pan Heong.
It was about couple of minutes passed 9 in the morning, the crowd was slowly growing and by the time we finished our food there were patrons waiting for tables at the five foot way of the shop. What a fantastic business Pan Heong is enjoying.
The porridge is popular here and we opted for fish (haruan) slices & pork ribs porridge (RM12.50). It was ideal for the parent as they were having slight sore throat.
The above two dishes are superb add-ons for a great meal of porridge, what a perfect cuisine.
Bihun (Rice Vermicelli) fried with canned pork belly (扣肉) (RM16.00) was another popular dish though it was oily but tasty.
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Did you know that neither your health insurance nor Medicare would pay for extended long-term care services in the event that you needed them in the future?
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Myth: Cash value life insurance, like whole life, will help me retire wealthy .
Truth: Cash value life insurance is one of the worst financial products available.
Sadly, over 70% of the life insurance policies sold today are cash value policies. A cash value policy is an insurance product that packages insurance and savings together.Do not invest money in life insurance; the returns are horrible. Your insurance person will show you wonderful projections, but none of these policies perform as projected.
Example of Cash Value
If a 30-year-old man has $100 per month to spend on life insurance and shops the top five cash value companies, he will find he can purchase an average of $125,000 in insurance for his family. The pitch is to get a policy that will build up savings for retirement, which is what a cash value policy does. However, if this same guy purchases 20-year-level term insurance with coverage of $125,000, the cost will be only $7 per month, not $100.
WOW! If he goes with the cash value option, the other $93 per month should be in savings, right? Well, not really; you see, there are expenses.
Expenses? How much?
All of the $93 per month disappears in commissions and expenses for the first three years. After that, the return will average 2.6% per year for whole life, 4.2% for universal life, and 7.4% for the new-and-improved variable life policy that includes mutual funds, according to Consumer Federation of America, Kiplinger's Personal Finance andFortune magazines. The same mutual funds outside of the policy average 12%.
The Hidden Catch
Worse yet, with whole life and universal life, the savings you finally build up after being ripped off for years don't go to your family upon your death. The only benefit paid to your family is the face value of the policy, the $125,000 in our example.
The truth is that you would be better off to get the $7 term policy and and put the extra $93 in a cookie jar! At least after three years you would have $3,000, and when you died your family would get your savings.
A Better Plan
If you follow my Total Money Makeover plan, you will begin investing well. Then, when you are 57 years old and the kids are grown and gone, the house is paid for, and you have $700,000 in mutual funds, you'll become self-insured. That means when your 20-year term is up, you shouldn't need life insurance at all—because with no kids to feed, no house payment and $700,000, your spouse will just have to suffer through if you die without insurance.
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The Gate back-to-school bash; St. Augustine's Day; Maury Ruritan club speaker; Woodington High School reunion plans
Church helps with back-to-school event
St. Mary�s Episcopal Church members prepared 350 bag lunches to serve at The Gate�s Back to School Bash recently.
Food was prepared and packaged at St. Mary�s, then transported to The Gate. Church members gave out lunches to excited students and their parents after they enjoyed a special program and received new school supplies.
This is an annual outreach mission for St. Mary�s Episcopal Church on Rountree Avenue in Kinston.
Church plans special day
St. Augustine�s Episcopal Church will celebrate its annual St. Augustine�s Day at 3 p.m. Sunday at the church, 707 E. Lenoir Ave. The festive service will be followed by a reception, and the public is cordially invited to both.
The speaker will be the Rev. Teddra Hussey-Smith, who grew up as an active member of the church. The 1973 Kinston High School graduate earned a Bachelor of Science in human ecology from Hampton University, a Master of Divinity from Duke and post graduate certification in Anglican studies from Virginia Theological Seminary. She is supply priest in the Episcopal Diocese of East Carolina, a member of NAACP, and a volunteer chaplain at Lenoir Memorial Hospital.
For more information, contact Nehemiah E. Parker at 252-527-1397.
Speaker shares pastoral challenges
The Rev. Philip Wood delivered a spiritual message in song and words at the Aug. 5 meeting of the Maury Ruritan Club.
In sharing some of the challenges he faces as chaplain, he included directing 15 different spiritual beliefs, and organizing and getting permission for inmates to visit when there is a deceased family member.
Wood is chaplain at Maury Prison and delivers the morning message every Sunday at Little Creek Original Free Will Baptist Church in Scuffleton.
Committee unveils reunion activities
The Woodington High School Alumni & Friends Association�s mission is to revive the spirit and historical impact of WHS on present and future generations through reunions, scholarships and community services.
The 2013 reunion will be Friday-Sept. 1 with the theme �One Moment in Time.� Along with the regular Friday through Sunday festivities, �blast from the past� activities will include Don Cornelius and the Soul Train Line and Soul Train Scrabble Board, the Family Feud game, Mario the Mime, the Souls of Joy gospel singers, and more.
The alumni dance from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Aug. 31 at Select Food is open to the public at a cost of $15 per person. The alumni church service will be at 11a.m. Sept. 1 at the United American FWB Tabernacle. Tickets are required to enter all functions except the dance and church service.
For more information, contact Ida Whitfield Gooding, 252-566-3410 or firstname.lastname@example.com, or any other Executive Committee member.


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JR Writer "On His Grind" Part 2 (w/ Hell Rell)
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I just read an interesting article about Bodie, and the park rangers recounted tales of people taking items from there, even as small as a nail, and then returning them later, because they had "things" happen to them after they got home. They didn't elaborate on what exactly happened to these thieves, but it reminds me of people who bring rocks home, volcanic rocks, from Hawaii and end up returning them because they have bad luck.
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Cisco: Internet Moves 21 Exabytes per Month
At Wednesday's CTIA keynotes, Cisco gave some amazing predictions for the growth of Internet traffic, both on wired and wireless networks. The company also pointed out the big challenges facing network providers.
Cisco CTO Padmasree Warrior said the "global flow of information" - basically all the data moved over networks - has grown from 5 exabytes of data per month in 2007 to 21 exabytes per month this year, and is expected to grow to 56 by 2103. That's the equivalent of moving from 1.4billion DVDS to 12.8 billion DVDs over the network in just six years.
Consumer Internet traffic has grown from 38 exabytes in 2007 to 180 exabytes this year, and is expected to grow to 486 exabytes by 2013. At that point, Warrior said, video will consume 91 percent of the bandwidth. Immersive applications, things are are synchronous and interactive, such as video conferencing, are driving traffic demands.
Warrior said video could account for 66 percent of all mobile traffic by 2013. In addition, the number of devices in the world has grown tremendously and will grow even more in the next few years. In 2007, she said, there were 500 million connected devices - about 1 for every 20 person on the planet. This year, that number has grown to 35 billion - including lots of things other than computers and phones, or about 5 per person. By 2013, Warrior expects that will grow to 1 trillion devices, or 140 devices per person.
Of course, she noted how applications have grown, predicting growth from 160,000 today to about 1.5 million in 2013; and with this how the number of security threats is growing as well.
She showed demos of mobile advertising connecting with digital signage; seamless connections to multiple wireless networks with security, WebEx conversations,; a VOIP handset with video; and a home teleprescence system.
Cisco will focus on video, collaboration, smart communities, and cloud computing in the years ahead. In particular, she mentioned the consumer internet dependent on high-bandwidth pipes for people-to-people communications where video is the killer app, while the "Internet of things" requires low-power, low-bandwidth connections for lots of small devices
Warrior also talked about medical applications and the future role of wireless devices in retail.Originally posted to Michael Miller's blog, Forward Thinking.
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"Just One Word… Elastic" – Cisco's Elastic Core
If you saw the title of the blog and thought, The Graduate, pat yourself on the back!
- Mr. McGuire: "I just want to say one word to you. Just one word. Are you listening? Plastics." (or in our case, Elastic.)
- Benjamin: "How exactly do you mean?" (Thanks for asking… let us explain)
Yesterday Surya Panditi, SVP/GM of Cisco's Service Provide Group discussed the new Cisco Elastic Core solution for the CRS platform. Faster. Bigger. Stronger. Smarter. Innovations such as Cisco nLight Technology for 100G bring a whole new level of flexibility and programmability into the heart of the Next Generation Internet.
We caught up with Bill Gartner, VP/GM of Cisco's High-End Routing and Optical Group, to get him to explain why the Internet needs a more flexible, Elastic Core and what it means for network operators.
To learn more about the Elastic Core solution and even get a chance to ask questions, please attend an upcoming Cisco Knowledge Network event on October 10th, 2012 at 8:00 AM PDT / 11:00 AM EDT. Registration details can be found here.
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STOCKTON - A man was arrested on suspicion of child abuse and assault with a deadly weapon after a family dispute spilled out onto the streets of northwest Stockton on Tuesday night, causing a serious vehicle collision, authorities said.
STOCKTON - A man was arrested on suspicion of child abuse and assault with a deadly weapon after a family dispute spilled out onto the streets of northwest Stockton on Tuesday night, causing a serious vehicle collision, authorities said.
A 17-year-old was trying to break up an argument between his mother and father when his father, 38-year-old Abdul Attie, struck him, police said. The boy left the house but later returned to the home to retrieve his belongings, officers said.
When the boy returned, Attie tried to attack him again, so the boy fled in his vehicle, police said. Attie got into his own vehicle and gave chase, ramming his son's vehicle and causing it to overturn shortly after 11:30 p.m., authorities said.
Attie then ran up to the overturned vehicle and attacked his son again until other family members arrived to restrain him, police said.
Attie was taken to the San Joaquin County Jail, where he was being held in lieu of $500,000 bail, according to jail records.
TRACY - Authorities have released the name of a man who was found shot to death Saturday in a field in a rural part of south San Joaquin County.
The San Joaquin County Coroner's Office identified the victim as Victor Alfonso Ascevedo, 25, of Tracy. According to newspaper archives, Ascevedo had been arrested a number of times in the past for gun and drug possession.
Ascevedo's body was discovered about 10:45 a.m. Saturday in a field south of the 29200 block of South Kasson Road, the San Joaquin County Sheriff's Office said. Ascevedo was found with a gunshot wound to the upper body, authorities said.
Deputies arrested Juan Cristobal Sanchez, 33, on suspicion of murder and auto theft later that day, the Sheriff's Office said.
SAN ANDREAS - A simple traffic stop led to a large drug bust after investigators found hundreds of pounds of marijuana, the Calaveras County Sheriff's Office said.
A sheriff's deputy stopped a Ford Cargo Van for expired registration about 2 p.m. Saturday, authorities said. The deputy noticed a strong smell of marijuana coming from the vehicle, authorities said.
The driver, 54-year-old Darryl Lasater of Keyes initially said he had marijuana in the vehicle for personal use, but he later admitted to transporting marijuana, officials said. The deputy then discovered 20 large moving boxes filled with marijuana, the Sheriff's Office said.
On Tuesday, the Calaveras Narcotics Unit searched the van and found that there were more than 200 pounds of processed and unprocessed marijuana inside, authorities said. The street value was estimated at more than $100,000, the Sheriff's Office said.
Lasater was arrested on suspicion of multiple crimes, including possession of marijuana for sale, transportation of marijuana, cultivation of marijuana and driving with a suspended license, authorities said.
STOCKTON - Two people were stabbed early Wednesday in central Stockton after struggling with two assailants who attempted to force them out of their car, authorities said.
The victims were sitting in their car at Vine and North Center streets about 3:30 a.m. when two men approached them and ordered them to get out of the vehicle, officers said. The victims refused and a struggle ensued, resulting in both victims being stabbed, police said.
The assailants fled after the victims pepper sprayed them, officers said. One was an 18- to 25-year-old man named Raul, the victims told police.
The victims drove themselves to a hospital, where they were treated for their wounds, authorities said.
MOKELUMNE HILL - A man was rushed to a hospital and arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence after crashing into a tree Tuesday evening in Mokelumne Hill, the California Highway Patrol said.
Jack Dean, 21, was driving a 2000 Mazda Prot�g� south on Jesus Maria Road just north of Kerstan Lane about 7:30 p.m. when his car drifted to the right, left the roadway and hit a tree, the Highway Patrol said.
Dean was not wearing his seat belt when the crash occurred and sustained major injuries, officers said. He was flown to a Modesto hospital for treatment, authorities said.
Alcohol was determined to be a factor in the crash, the Highway Patrol said.
STOCKTON - Monday's reported railroad tank car leak in southeast Stockton actually turned out to be a faulty valve that was repaired with no leak, a Union Pacific spokesman said.
The tank car in question was carrying ammonium nitrate, a popular agricultural fertilizer, and not ammonium hydroxide, as was initially reported, railroad spokesman Aaron Hunt said.
The Stockton Fire Department's Hazardous Materials Team was called to the railroad yard off East Eighth Street about 5:16 p.m. Monday and remained on scene until shortly after 7 p.m.
"We had a tank car from which there was a potential leak in the Stockton yard. It was carrying ammonium nitrate, a standard fertilizer," Hunt said.
"There were no leaks, but there was a faulty valve on the car. We replaced the valve and that car has now been repaired," he said.
STOCKTON - The Stockton Police Department announced Wednesday that Keith Taylor, 24, is wanted for questioning in a homicide case.
Taylor, who also has several outstanding warrants, is wanted for questioning in connection with the death of Tavarrius Hooper, 31, who was shot and killed June 3 near Julian and South Phelps streets, police said.
Anyone with information is encouraged to call the Police Department at (209) 937-8377, the Investigations Unit at (209) 937-8323 or Crime Stoppers at (209) 946-0600. Crime Stoppers pays cash rewards up to $10,000. Callers can remain anonymous.
Cellphone users can text information to 274637 (CRIMES) by entering the keyword "TIPSPD" followed by their tip. Internet users can visit the Police Department's Facebook page and click "Submit a Tip."


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The National Personnel Records Center in St. Louis, Missouri is the largest single component of the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). The Center is grappling with an awesome task-to reengineer a paper-intensive, individually-oriented work process into one facilitated by teamwork and technology. This article is the beginning of a series that presents an in-depth study of their efforts.
The Center maintains the records of former civilian Federal employees who retired within the past 150 years, as well as the personnel and medical records of nearly all former members of the United States military service who served during the 20th century. The Military Personnel Records section alone answers over 1.7 million requests for information annually.
NARA's customer service goal is to provide ready access to essential information through timely customer service. In recent years, a number of events sparked an increase in the volume of the Center's work, making it difficult for the Center to reach this goal. These events include: Government downsizing; special projects such as Agent Orange claims and Gulf War Syndrome studies; and media-generated interest. At the same time, the Center downsized by about 15 percent, losing many of its most experienced and knowledgeable employees.
In addition to the added workload, the Center continues to carry out reference services much the same way it was done in the 1950s, that is, mostly without the technological efficiencies made possible by the information technology revolution. As a result, the Center's case backlog and processing times reached unacceptable levels. The Center's management recognized that only through radical and dramatic redesign of the case reference process could the Center meet its customer service goal.
Business process reengineering began in the summer of 1997 with the establishment of the Project Respond Team–comprised of a project manager and five other full-time employees from the regular work force. This team developed plans for changes in the way that customer requests are processed, making greater use of information technology, and better, more efficient use of its human resources, including the use of teams.
The Center's vision for improving its work process includes:
The Center's vision for improving its performance using enhanced technology includes:
The Center's vision for making maximum use of its human resources includes:
The implementation phase of the project began in June 1998 and will take 3-5 years to complete. Future articles in this newsletter will follow the Center's progress in developing its teams and improving its technology and work processes.
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|A Holistic Approach to Business and Sales with Lori Bestler
|Written by Lori Bestler
|Thursday, 07 September 2017 13:37
Recently I had the pleasure of being interviewed by Ursula Mentjes. She is an amazing Speaker, Sales Expert, Sales Coach, and #1 Amazon Bestselling Author, who transforms the way Sales Professionals and Entrepreneurs think about selling so they can double or triple their sales this year!
I was asked to talk about how I learned the powerful way that my thoughts affect everything about my life. My story goes deep into my inspiring successes and moving struggles such as ADHD, Eating Disorders, Dislocated Worker, Divorce, Single Parenting, including the health challenges that I faced as a result of the stress I had experienced.
After our interview Ursula wrote an insightful article on stress which I am sharing below.
A Holistic Approach to Business and Sales with Lori Bestler
By Ursula Mentjes | September 4, 2017
If you've been around for a while, you've likely read or heard me speak about the incredible power that intentional thinking can have on your success and life satisfaction. I teach that when you believe that you can, you actually can – and do – succeed, just because of shifting your thoughts and beliefs.
But you see, it goes both ways – because your thoughts influence everything about your life – the good and the bad.
Have you ever been burned out? I mean really burned out? Perhaps you've even found yourself in a place where you're seeking professional help and even medications to help you manage the extreme stress you're under. Don't get me wrong – these can be great resources for those that require them, but let's take a step back and evaluate stress for a moment.
We all know that stress is bad for us. For example:
And there is even evidence to say that stress causes cancer.
It's not new news that stress is no good for us! But most people today live with some level of unmanaged stress. And yet, here is the key: nearly all of that stress is caused by thoughts.
Yes, thoughts.
You see, our bodies have the very real ability to react – even chronically – to the negative thoughts in our lives. For instance, if you suddenly found yourself face to face with a dangerous predator, your mind would immediately process the information, and cause your body to react with the fight or flight response to help you survive.
When you reflect on your day and you say, "That situation stressed me out," what you're saying is that the situation at hand "caused you" to think stressful and negative thoughts.
But I ask you: can situations, people, or anything else really force us to think anything?
Your mind – and in turn, body – will simply respond to the messages you give them. And fortunately, they react to the good ones too. If our thoughts have the ability to do the damage listed above, imagine the level of health and success they can give you.
So how can you take your thoughts – and turn them from stress and burnout toward health and wealth?
Lori's advice to someone experiencing burnout? Take deep breaths. You see, as you reduce your physical stress, the mind begins to clear as well. The two are inextricably linked. Take care of one, and you invariably take care of the other. And once your head is clear, you'll know how to intentionally rearrange your toxic thoughts.
Here's another way to look at it:
Are you stressed? Good!
That means you know you need to make a change – and you know that the change starts with the intentional thoughts you choose allow into your mind.
So, what are your new intentional thoughts going to be?
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She also offers two free audios; one is a 10 minute meditative audio where you will feel more refreshed and alert afterward. This audio is available for free on her website when you sign up for her newsletter. The second audio is self-hypnosis where you will be empowered and guided in ways to attract greater abundance while feeling incredibly relaxed and refreshed. This one is available at https://soundcloud.com/strategic-mind-coach/free-hynosis-session .
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Lori Bestler is founder and owner of the Mindscapes Unlimited Mind Coaching Center, Rethinking Reality Retreats for Women, the Strategic Mind System of Success™, and the Rapid Results-Mind Empowerment Coaching program™ and audio series™.
For over 30 years, Lori has transformed thousands of professional men and women's lives as an award winning motivational speaker, retreat facilitator and mind empowerment coach utilizing her holistic approaches and transformational coaching style. She is an influential change agent and intuitive guide specializing in empowering busy minded professionals and entrepreneurs ready to break down their inner barriers and begin living the extraordinary life they know they are capable of creating. Lori's passion is to bring the latest cutting-edge stress-reduction, esteem building and performance-enhancing methods to millions of people, enabling them to experience greater success. Ms. Bestler's commitment to the health, wealth and well-being of the busy minded population has made her a sought after speaker and coach. She has been interviewed on numerous radio programs such as The Business Forum, World Talk Radio-Change Your Thoughts, Change Your Life Program, The Prosperity Student and Going Solo Network. She has also been featured in The Edge Holistic Magazine, and on North Metro TV.
For more information or a no cost phone consultation, contact Lori at http://www.mindscapesunlimited.com/contact-us.html
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Judge: Illinois can close developmental center
CHICAGO (AP) – A federal judge has ruled that the state of Illinois has the authority to close a southern Illinois center for people with developmental disabilities.
The Belleville News-Democrat reports U.S. District Court Judge Marvin Aspen's 55-page ruling is a setback for parents of children served by the Warren Murray Developmental Center in Centralia.
The parents sought a preliminary injunction to block the closure of the center serving 250 residents.
But Aspen concluded the plaintiffs didn't prove they would suffer irreparable harm by the closure.
Rita Winkeler heads the Murray Parent Association and says she'll consult with the group's attorney about a possible appeal.
A spokeswoman for the Illinois Department of Human Services says the ruling will help the state move from an "outdated system" of caring for the developmentally disabled.
Information from: Belleville News-Democrat, http://www.bnd.com


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Loewe Spring 2013 | Pictures
Loewe Spring 2013
Loewe Spring 2013
An organic color palette of black, sand, and rust set the stage for Loewe's Parisian-chic Spring 2013 collection. Designer Stuart Vevers brought a crisp minimalism to the runway, offering up chic bra tops, formfitting pencil skirts, hooded leather jackets, and sleek laser-cut suede lace pieces like trench coats and shift dresses. Vevers found inspiration for his collection in Gala Dalí, the wife and muse of Surrealist painter Salvador Dalí — a woman whose mystery and sex appeal was trumped only by her sense of adventure. The designer captured that fearless spirit in travel-worn utilitarian pieces like a low-cut suede safari dress and artfully draped hooded coats and introduced a new spin on ladylike dressing. It also makes perfect sense that the Loewe Spring '13 collection was styled by another strong, daring woman with a glamorous edge — Carine Roitfeld.


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What's up?
I hate to start on a depressing note, but this letter in Berkeley Parents Network left an impression on me as we have a huge homeless population in Berkeley:
Helping homeless man with cancer
I recently ran into a man who grew up around the corner from me in Berkeley and attended the same alternative highschool. He was raised by his grandma who passed away when we were young and then I pretty much lost track of him. Over the years (we are now in our late forties) he would pass through the neighborhood (where I still live) to say hello. He never asked for anything but a bit of normal conversation with folks who knew him when he was young but I did get the sense that he was struggling and sort of off kilter. I saw him last night and he revealed that he has lung cancer and is sleeping in the bushes of local parks. Again he did not ask for anything, but when I asked about family he said "gone." When I asked if he was receiving support from social services etc.. he shook his head as if I were a being naive. I asked how to locate him if I thought of a way to help, and he just sort of shrugged. It was a brief conversation as I was taken by surprise and in the middle of a minor family crisis. I really can't say that I know him now or what other problems he may have and I currently have negative financial (or emotional) resources of my own to offer so I expressed as much sympathy as I could before he just wandered away. Now I am haunted by thoughts of that friendly neighborhood kid who had no one but his grandma and how he might be dying outside in the bushes of what used to be his own now affluent "village". I think about trying to find him and offering….what? Money I don't have, info. on resources I know nothing about, a warmer sleeping bag? I know there must be other terminally ill people living on our streets, and that better people than me are trying to meet their needs but after just letting him walk away like that I'm finding it harder to look in the mirror. Any thoughts on what to do or who to suggest he reach out to if I encounter him again?
–Useless Wannabe Samaritan
I am definitely going to read the responses. I pass about five homeless people — usually the same men — every day. I have opted to donate to organizations in my neighborhood instead, and will give to the occasional woman that I see because it is so shocking, and in my mind, more dangerous to live in the streets as a woman. We really need more resources for mental health services and affordable housing. Do any of you have a similar experience where you live?
In health news: the deadline to apply for health insurance under the Affordable Care Act is March 31st. I am enjoying the videos promoting the deadline, including this one with Planned Parenthood's Cecile Richards and sex therapist Dr. Ruth Westheimer:
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by Kalie Burnett, sports information student assistant
>>>Athlete of the Week Archive
MILLEDGEVILLE, Ga. - Freshman Macy Polk (Powder Springs, Ga.) of the Georgia College women's tennis team was named Bobcat Athlete of the Week, after her incredible performance during the week ending April 13.
Polk went 6-2 in a long week of tennis, with her only losses against Armstrong Atlantic State University, the Defending National Champions. The week started with these two losses, losing singles to No. 15 Marlen Hacke 6-1, 6-3 and teaming up for an 8-2 loss in doubles action.
The rest of the week was smooth sailing, starting with a rebound behind win of 7-6, 6-1 against Ann-Sophie Porry from Young Harris College. Polk and Serdinia added a shutout win in doubles. Polk continued with an upset win against region-No. 8 Nadine Tusiama of USC Aiken 6-4, 6-1, adding another doubles win with Serdinia. She ended the week with yet another doubles win against Lander University, and a near shutout of Marion Courbis in the first slot 6-1, 6-0.
Polk is now 13-7 in singles action and 12-9 in doubles play. The Bobcats had a 3-1 record this week, with a 6-1 win over Lander to finish their regular season at 16-6. The team went 9-4 in the Peach Belt Conference (PBC), earning the No. 5 seed in the PBC Tournament.
The Georgia College Department of Athletics, two-time winners of the PBC Commissioner's Cup, sponsors 11 varsity athletic programs at the NCAA Division II level. As a Division II program, Bobcat Athletics prides itself on balancing the life of the student-athlete, evidenced by the teams' multiple appearances in post-season competition as well as documented academic success and community-service involvement. Sign up at @GCBobcats on Twitter and Facebook for up-to-the-minute reports, and visit GCBobcats.PhotoReflect.com to purchase photo prints from home athletic contests.


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Funding Opportunities
Chatham University BA/BS in Mathematics
Grants are available from sources on and off campus to help undergraduates explore opportunities associated with the disciplines of science and mathematics. For more information on any of these opportunities please contact the department chair, Dr. Larry Viehland.
Summer Undergraduate Research Program (SURP)
In addition to the support provided by the Hulme fund, Chatham annually awards money for a few students in science program to work with a Chatham faculty member on his or her research each summer for 10 weeks. The number of positions varies each year.
Aura Raspaldo Hulme '50 & Milton G. Hulme, Jr. Excellence in Science Endowed Fund
This scholarship fund supports student scholarships, student/faculty research, and student travel to conferences for scientific presentations and is awarded based on merit. At the present time, the fund supports one on-campus summer undergraduate research position (SURP) and a number of trips to scientific conferences.
Travel Funds
Students wishing to apply for travel funds should talk to Dr. Viehland. The award committee meets four times a year with application deadlines in October, December, February, and April.. Please note: the travel awards support only travel expenses (conference fees, travel, lodging and food); they do not cover poster board, photocopies, experimental supplies, etc. Students must have receipts for reimbursement and food expenses must follow the College's per diem rules.


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Large-Cap Growth 2011 SMA Manager of the Year
Wedgewood Partners Inc.
Large-Cap Focused Growth Strategy
Throughout the month of April, AdvisorOne will focus on separately managed accounts: the money manager options advisors have, the platforms through which they can gain access to those managers, how they can conduct due diligence on those managers, and how advisors are using SMAs in client portfolios.
We begin our coverage by presenting the Investment Advisor-Prima Capital seventh annual Separately Managed Account Managers of the Year. In a feature article in the April 2011 issue of Investment Advisor, seven managers in six different asset classes were chosen as "A Class Apart."
In this article, we focus on St. Louis-based Wedgewood Partners' Large-Cap Focused Growth Strategy, winners in the large-cap growth space.
The philosophy: A long-term-focused research process coupled with disciplined valuation and low turnover to produce long-term returns, "investing as 'owners' in companies.
The portfolio: A focus on select companies that the firm's research suggests has the brightest multi-year prospects for growth.
The performance:
2010 performance (company supplied).
Strategy return: 15.34%
Return since inception (9/92-12/10): 12.53%
S&P 500 retunr since inception: 8.32%
Total AUM (12/31/10): $657 million (See firm's Form ADV Part II.)
The people: Investment Advisor Editor John Sullivan spoke in March with David Rolfe, CFA, CIO of Wedgewood Partners Inc. Team members include president and founder Anthony Guerrerio, a West Pointer and Harvard MBA; Dana Webb, CFA, senior portfolio manager; and Michael Quigley, CFA, portfolio manager.
Large-Cap Growth Award
Wedgewood Partners Inc.
Large-Cap Focused Growth Strategy
Ask David Rolfe for the firm's elevator pitch and he has it at the ready.
"We're big subscribers to the arguments put forth by Charles D. Ellis, author of 'The Loser's Game'," begins Rolfe, chief investment officer of St. Louis-based Wedgewood Partners. "Instead of trying to time the markets and getting sucked into short-term volatility, we take a long-term view and let the markets work for us. Too many of our competitors try to do otherwise, and we refuse to play that loser's game. That, quite simply, is our investing philosophy. "
This longer-term view naturally leads to a big belief in—and heavy reliance on—index investing which, as Rolfe notes, by definition is buy-and-hold investing. This means the firm has a history of minimum turnover in the portfolio. As a corollary, Rolfe notes, this approach also affects the firm's stock selection.
"If we expect to invest in companies for many years, we focus on those select companies with the brightest multi-year prospects for growth," he says. "Additionally, our view
on risk is contrary to the typical manager as well. We don't view risk via individual security price volatility, rather all of our risk analysis is centered on the individual business."
The second time's the charm for the 22-year-old firm, as Prima has previously recommended Wedgewood for an SMA award. In recommending the firm this year, Prima said it was "pleased the manager is looking to grow its business through the SMA channel and is solely focused on the large-cap growth strategy."
Wedgewood believes consistent execution of its fundamental, long-term-focused research process coupled with disciplined valuation can produce excellent long-term returns, according to Prima. The strategy has delivered, producing top quartile performance on an absolute and risk-adjusted basis over the last three, five and 10 years. Wedgewood builds a concentrated portfolio of 18 to 22 stocks trading at a deep discount to their estimated intrinsic value that are typically driven by two factors: overly conservative consensus estimates and compressed valuation multiples.
Confirming Rolfe's long-term views, Prima says Wedgewood is a very patient investor focused on a three- to five-year outlook which typically results in low turnover. Over the past five years, portfolio turnover has ranged between 30% and 53%, which contributes to its tax efficiency. Additionally, Wedgewood is able to accommodate tax loss harvesting at client request, further improving potential tax efficiency. The firm was a strong candidate for the large-cap growth SMA award due to its ownership structure, talented and tenured investment team and consistency of alpha generation.
The investment team includes Anthony Guerrerio, president and founder; David Rolfe, chief investment officer; Dana Webb, senior portfolio manager; and Michael Quigley, portfolio manager.


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Agriculture in Pending U.S. Free Trade Agreements with Colombia, Panama, and South Korea
Description: The 111th Congress in coming months might take up free trade agreements (FTAs) signed by the Bush Administration with Colombia, Panama, and South Korea under trade promotion authority, or fast-track rules, designed to expedite congressional consideration of these agreements. Accordingly, agriculture as covered in each pending trade agreement is examined in this report in the order that Congress likely will take up these agreements, based upon statements made to date by Obama Administration officials and Members of Congress.
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Townsville gets Smarter Cities dollars
IBM invests in a data-driven makeover
Townsville in North Queensland is evolving into a digital hub after being selected by IBM as one of 24 international cities to receive a Smarter Cities Challenge Grant. The grants provide cities with access to IBM's top experts to analyse and recommend ways to improve the economic and social viability of the city.
Townsville is also one for the first cities in mainland Australia to receive the National Broadband Network.
IBM will invest US$50 million worth of technology and services to 100 municipalities globally over the next three years as part of the initiative. Each city will receive about US$400,000 of expertise and technology from the vendor.
IBM said it selected cities that made the strongest case for participating in the Smarter Cities Challenge. Among the issues it examines are healthcare, education, safety, social services, transportation, communications, sustainability, budget management, energy, and utilities. Other cities selected in the Asia Pacific region include Chengdu, China, Chiang Mai, Thailand, Delhi, India and Jakarta, Indonesia. ®


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Improving College/Career Readiness
College and careers now require the same level of skills. Productivity, the foundation of American competitiveness, depends on a skilled workforce at every level. Within this decade, 72% of jobs in Massachusetts will require some college education. But too many of our high school graduates do not have adequate reading and math skills for college or the workplace. Assigned to non-credit remedial courses, 90% leave college without a degree. JFYNetWorks prepares students for college and the skill-intensive workplace by using the Accuplacer, MCAS and other assessment tools to identify skill gaps and provide individualized instruction to close them. We have helped students reduce the need for remedial college courses by 50%.


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October 21, 2011
Fall Sugar Cookies | Acorn and Leaf Sugar Cookies
What season would be complete without sugar cookies... okay, several versions of sugar cookies. You might remember my Heirloom Pumpkin cookies I made a couple of weeks ago to match the fun colors of the heirloom pumpkins I'd found.
These Fall Sugar Cookies are a mixture of different colors and sizes of leaves and acorns. To make the different shades of warm reds, golds and browns, I started with a light brown icing, then added red (for example) to achieve a muted "Fall" red color. I used the same technique for the gold and darker brown icings. For more details on how I mix icing colors, visit this post!
SUGAR COOKIE recipe
ROYAL ICING recipe
I featured these Fall Sugar Cookies at my Front Porch Pumpkin Carving Party.
These cookies would be great for the rest of October and November - You could even have them out for Thanksgiving!
Labels: Cookies, Entertaining, Fall, Halloweens, sugar, Sugar Cookies
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Steven Seagal Training Sheriff Joe Arpaio's Posse on School Security
(PHOENIX) -- Sheriff Joe Arpaio is teaming up with an action star to tackle school violence.
Steven Seagal, 60, star of Above the Law and Under Siege, plans to lead members of the Arizona sheriff's volunteer posse through a simulated school shooting on Saturday.
The volunteer posse, which is nearly 3,500-strong, has been used to patrol shopping malls during the holiday season and scope out undocumented immigrants, and now Arpaio plans to have them patrol areas surrounding schools in Arizona's most populous county, Maricopa, which includes Phoenix.
"Volunteers will learn operating procedures on how to handle one, two and three shooter scenarios as well as room entry tactics and hand to hand combat," the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office said in a news release.
Two dozen high school students have volunteered to participate in the simulation, and SWAT deputies will pose as the shooters, the release said.
Seagal occasionally worked as a deputy for the Jefferson Parish sheriff in Louisiana and had a reality show Steven Seagal: Lawman.
Arpaio, the self-styled "America's Toughest Sheriff," began sending armed posse members to patrol schools in January, following the Newtown, Conn., elementary school massacre and a more local threat that resulted in the Dec. 20 arrest of a 16-year-old student at Red Mountain High School in Mesa, Ariz., for a plot to bomb the school and shoot the students and faculty.
Arpaio told ABCNews.com in January that volunteers will receive 100 hours of training and drive marked vehicles. In some cases, he said, they will be armed with automatic weapons.
"I believe we should put police officers in school, in uniform, armed," the sheriff said. "But so far all the politicians do is talk, talk, talk, and so we're out there doing something."
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All Riedel Collections at a glance.
The company RIEDEL is a family owned, 300 year-old crystal company known to be the inventor of varietal specific stemware. Riedel is the first company in history to recognize that the taste of a beverage is affected by the shape of the vessel from which it is consumed, and has been recognized for its revolutionary designs which complement primarily alcoholic beverages.
A new area began in 2013, with the knowledge of form and function being applied to non alcoholic drinks. By the invitation of Coca Cola and with the support of their Atlanta based tasting panel, the Riedel "software" was utilized to create a specific shape, fine tuned for the enjoyment of worlds most iconic beverage. In the same year, Riedel was introduced to hot beverages by Nespresso in Lausanne. With the extensive knowledge of Nespresso's coffee experts, two machine blown shapes for espresso have been developed, highlighting the distinct flavors of their intense and mild coffee blends.
Riedel has become the brand of choice for wine connoisseurs, hospitality professionals, and consumers worldwide. Riedel is distributed world wide and can be found at the most exclusive retailers and fine dining establishments.


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New AeroVironment Electric Vehicle Dealer Program Makes it Easy to Bundle Home Charger, Installation
New AeroVironment Electric Vehicle Dealer Program Makes it Easy to Bundle Home Charger, Installation, and Warranty with Car Purchase
- Now consumers can seamlessly finance home charger and installation with electric vehicle (EV) purchases in a single transaction
- Finance and Insurance (F&I)-friendly packages present opportunities for dealers to improve their EV Customer Satisfaction index
- AeroVironment's home charger reduces charging time by more than half to 120 Volt Level 1 plug-in that comes standard with most EVs
MONROVIA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- AeroVironment, Inc. (NAS: AVAV) today launched a dealer program that provides turnkey residential charging packages to consumers purchasing new electric vehicles (EVs) or plug-in hybrids (PHEVs) and allows them to finance the charger in combination with the vehicle at the time of sale. The program, which is the first of its kind, makes dealerships one-stop-shops for EV drivers and expands dealers' F&I product offerings.
AeroVironment is exhibiting the program at the National Automotive Dealers Association Convention and Expo in Orlando, Florida (Booth #3953) this week.
EVs and PHEVs typically come equipped with a Level 1 120 Volt charger. Through AeroVironment's dealer program, new owners can now purchase an EVSE-RS Level 2 240 Volt residential charging station that reduces charge time by more than half, from up to 22 hours to between 3 and 8 hours.
"AeroVironment has decades of experience providing complete charging solutions that support the practical transition to electric vehicles," said Wahid Nawabi, AeroVironment senior vice president and general manager of its Efficient Energy Systems business segment. "With our new dealer program, AeroVironment is putting the second half of the EV equation - the home charger - at the vehicle's point of sale. This makes it easier for drivers to purchase, and for dealers to participate more actively in the evolution toward clean, electric transportation."
Dealers can offer various warranty options that match the financing terms of the vehicle. Chargers bought through the dealer program are installed by a licensed electrician certified in EV charging installation. If needed, AeroVironment also provides at-home, in-person support.
To ensure dealers and consumers realize the maximum value from the new program, AeroVironment provides dealers with one-on-one and online training to familiarize them with it. AeroVironment provides dealers with point-of-purchase marketing support including home charging displays, window stickers and consumer brochures. The company also offers both Level 2 and DC "fast" charging stations for use in dealer service bays and customer parking areas.
"AeroVironment offers state-of-the-art products and our customers have been extremely satisfied with the service," said James Azzaro, commercial vehicle sales manager at John Howard Motors in Morgantown, WV. "The AeroVironment dealer program provides a complete, seamless experience for our customers. Not only does it make us a one-stop-shop, but it also guarantees support for our customers from a company that cares."
Dealers attending the NADA conference in Orlando, Fla. can learn more by visiting AeroVironment at booth #3953 or by attending its cocktail reception February 9, 2013, from 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at The Peabody Hotel. To sign up for the dealer program, contact AeroVironment at 888-499-8759 or email email@example.com.
AeroVironment is the preferred home charging supplier of the Nissan LEAF®, BMW ActiveE, and Mitsubishi i-MiEV. The company's broad line of home charging systems includes the standard Level 2 home charging system and a do-it-yourself wall-mounted "plug-in" unit that is available for dealer stock. More information on AeroVironment's EV charging solutions can be found at www.evsolutions.com.
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I am almost sure that the wave function is the most important figures in modern physics book. On the other hand I know that wave function even do not have a physical meaning it self alone!
Why is wave function so important?
How many types of wave function exist?
What means time and space coordinates inside of wave function? (I know how to find wave vector and angular frequency but I don't know how to find time and space coordinates.)
$$\Psi=\exp i({\bf {k}\cdot \bf {x}} -\omega t)$$


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Newbie takes second place in salmon derby
Ladies already leading days before women's derby
Visitor Candace Prossner of Royal Oaks, Maryland says she'd never been fishing before she dropped a line in Valdez. By, Saturday, August 4, she'd reeled in a nice 16.02 pound silver salmon – which earned her the second place spot in the Silver Salmon Derby.
When Prossner arrived in Valdez, she went out for the first time Friday and caught a few. But it wasn't until Saturday that beginners luck hit hard and she reeled in her 16.02 pounder that won her the daily first place prize and a spot on the overall leader board.
It isn't surprising, considering that women have been consistently dominating the Silver Salmon Derby so far this year. Diana Doodchenko of Canada is leading the silver derby with a17.88 pound silver she caught July 25. Nicole Schutz of Woodbury, Minnesota was in second place before Prossner beat out her 15.52 pounder over the weekend.
Women are likely to maintain that edge over male counterparts in the coming days.
Fisherwomen from near and far have been gearing up for this Saturday's Women's Silver Salmon Derby. Last year, 93-year-old Lenore Groundwater of Green Valley, Arizona was crowned Queen of the Silver Salmon Sisterhood when she reeled in a 16.58 pound coho. She also ended up winning second place overall for the season – and took home $5,000 for her efforts. Not bad for a day of fishing in Valdez.
The Women's Derby is a one-day tournament and prizes will be awarded to the women catching the top 50 fish. Register now through the morning of Saturday, August 11, at Prospector Outfitters on Galena St.
More information is also available at http://www.valdezfishderbies.com .
Ready to go for the gold in the Silver Derby?
If so, you'd better start baiting your hooks. According to fish derby records, between 1976 and 2011four silvers in the 16 pound range that have ended up winning the top prize for the season. There are nine fish in the 17 pound range on that list, eight in the 18 pound range, eight in the 19 pound range, only three in the 20 pound range, one in the twenty-one pound range and two weighing in at exactly 22.14 each.
While the silver salmon are causing a lot of excitement, the Valdez Halibut Derby is still in full swing.
The standings remain the same in the Valdez Halibut Derby, with Marvin Knapp of Gravois Mills, Missouri in the lead with a 227.6 pound halibut caught July 26 from the Dan Orion. Scott Jumgblom of Ione, Washington is in second place with a 205 pound flatfish caught July 26, from the Go Get Her. Norman Darling of North Pole is holding firm in third place with a 202.3 pound halibut caught July 21, from the Dawn Treader.
The silver and halibut derbies end September 2. At the end of the season, anglers that hold a halibut or silver derby ticket that haul in the largest fish will win a grand prize of $15,000. Second place prizes of $5,000 and third place earns $2,000 for each derby. Anglers in each derby can also win weekly first and second place prizes. The Valdez Fish Derbies also awards a 4x4 truck to one lucky participant of the derby, as every $10 spent on a ticket also enters the holder into a drawing to win the truck - regardless of whether anglers catch a fish or not. A season ticket is good for five entries. Organizers say this year will be extra special as Seekins Ford in Fairbanks and the Valdez Fish Derbies will be giving away a 2012 F-150 truck.


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Traveling Texans fans flocked to the U.S.S. Midway on Monday morning ahead of the team's season-opener against the San Diego Chargers. Texans fan Lynn McMullin organized a group photo with the help of the USS Midway Museum marketing staff, and 940 was the official count of how many were escorted onto the flight deck for the photo.
McMullin called the marketing office for the Midway to ask for permission and "they said yes instantly," she said. "They said they're welcome us on board, and we put it out there on the Traveling Texans fan page on Facebook and a thousand people showed up. I told them about 300-600 was my best guess that we thought would show up and it's amazing," McMullin said.
Texans fans also did their part for the museum, filling a container with cash as they left the ship.
"With about a thousand Texans fans here," McMullin said, "we asked them as they leave the ship today to make a donation to the Midway because they let us on here for free, and being, you know, Texans, and our hospitalty we should show our appreciation for it by giving back to the ship for what they did for us today."


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15 William is a modern and sophisticated condominium residence. It is distinctive and contemporary from the outside; modern, warm and inviting on the inside, with lifestyle amenities rivaling New York's finest residential buildings and luxury hotels.
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Garden Primer
The Garden Primer
By Barbara Damerosch
Remarkably complete, this is the one: the indispensable one-volume reference guide to gardening simply, beautifully and well. It is jam-packed with useful information, old-fashioned common sense, and a lifetime's worth of experience, and is thoroughly revised and expanded to be 100 percent organic in its recommendations. Updated with the latest on plants, soils, techniques, and tools, it includes: The basics of landscaping, emphasizing sustainable methods. Understanding what plants need and avoiding complex rules and formulas. How to choose and combine flowers for season-long color, orchestrating with perennials and accenting with annuals. Extending the season - that's right, harvest carrots in January. The secret to raising roses without fuss, less demanding lawns, vines with discipline, and trees that will enhance your property. There is new information on native species, and all the gardening resources you need—explained in a voice that "has the snap of a good snowpea and the spice of an old rose"


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Santo Domingo weather in August 2019
- 3232°C max day temperature
- 1515 days with some rainfall
- 2222°C min night temperature
- 1313 hours of daylight per day
- VHVery High heat & humidity
- 179179 mm of monthly rainfall
- 1111+ (Extreme) UV index
- 2828°C sea temperature
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The August weather guide for Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic shows long term weather averages processed from data supplied by CRU (University of East Anglia), the Met Office & the Netherlands Meteorological Institute. Find out more about our data sources.
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Guide to Santo Domingo weather in August
The average maximum daytime temperature in Santo Domingo in August is a hot 32°C (90°F) with very high heat & humidity. The average night-time temperature is usually a warm 22°C (72°F). There are usually 8 hours of bright sunshine each day, which represents 61% of the 13 hours of daylight.
Expect 179mm (7.0 inches) of rainfall across the whole of August with 15 days with some rain falling. Maximum UV levels will be extreme (11+ UV index) at midday when the skies are clear.
The average sea temperature in and around Santo Domingo in August is 28°C (82°F).
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