text:
Though late, hopefully many of you find this guide to The Spirit Kings normal mode in 10 man Mogu'shan Vaults still useful. This fight changes quite a bit in execution based on the order you get the Kings but the methods for handling each ability don't change much at all.
You can watch our heroic progression Tues/Wed 8-12pm EST on www.twitch.tv/shaidyadvice


text:
Charles Lawrence Tobey, my great grandfather, was born to Christopher & Mary Seyter Tobey in Caton, New York. He worked on his father's farm until he got married. He wanted to go into business instead of farming, but according to his daughter, Helen, his father would not pay for him to go to college. Charles paid for his own tuition and graduated from Meeker's Business Institute, after which he decided to open his own business, a retail footwear store. Once he and Theresa Haselbauer got married he returned to Caton to help on his father's farm. He absolutely loved his horses. He put a lot of skill and energy into his horses' stables, even to the point that he put in tongue and groove paneling.
Charles moved to Elmira by 1920, where he was listed in the census as a machinist in an auto factory. The directories of Elmira, show he only lived there for 2 or 3 years before he moved to Interlaken, New York to pick up farming again. He and Theresa had nine children, seven girls and two boys. The girls helped on the farm as much as possible, but the heavy work fell to Charles and the boys.
During the depression, Charles became despondent when he lost 5000 baby chicks. His grandson, Bruce, who was living with him during that time recounted, "My Grandfather built a new chicken house and put in 5000 little chickens. Just as they began to get feathers on their wing tips, a deadly intestinal disease called coccidiosus struck. The only less-than-effective treatment was a high nicotine material called Black Flag. My brother and I had to gather dead chickens in 5 gallon pails morning and night until the flock was pretty much gone. It was a morning not long afterward as my brother and I were dressing, we heard my Uncle Ed come crying into the house, running to our Grandmother [Theresa], "Mother , Dad shot himself!" My aunt Theresa had heard the thump of the shotgun during the night but thought it was the downstairs stove." The destruction of the chickens had been the final straw. He felt he had been ruined and probably didn't feel as though he could start over yet again.
Charles left a wonderful legacy to his children because he encouraged them to excel in their schoolwork. Helen, his daughter said, "he was a strong advocate for education. He expressed his certainty that the women in our family should be educated to support themselves in case of catastrophe or some untoward happening made it necessary for us to be self-supporting. He was "before his time", in a manner of speaking! He was proud of our accomplishments and our scholarship." He took in his two grandsons, Gerald and Bruce Hildreth, when their mother was divorced, adding two more mouths to feed.
His wife, Theresa, my great grandmother moved her family to a smaller place after he died and she died just three years later at the age of 63.
Front: Marjorie, Helen, Theresa, Catherine
Back: Charles "Tom", Jane, Charles Coon, Jane's Husband, Theresa Rosalia, Charles Lawrence Tobey

subset: commoncrawl


text:
Kraftster wrote:I am trying to do glasses too, but I actually think bottles look cooler. Glasses are useless (they don't come with beer in them) and they get gross when you display them.
I do want to get one of these at Giant Eagle before they run out.
i think they serve more of a purpose. bottle collection kind of screams college dorm room to me.
I had an ephemere yesterday...i used a wheat glass.


text:
Vault Professional 10.0.1 is a maintenance release only, and can be downloaded from Vault Professional 10.0.1.30793
Vault Professional contains all of the same great version control features found in Vault Standard, with the addition of Source Code Control and Work Item reports and a newly redesigned work item tracking interface.
For the release notes on fixes for Vault Professional 10.0.1, see:
http://www.sourcegear.com/vault/release ... 0.0.1.html
Vault Professional 10.0.1
Monitor this forum if you want to stay current about the latest version of SourceGear products.
Moderator: SourceGear
1 post • Page 1 of 1
Posts: 3599
Joined: Tue Dec 16, 2003 1:17 pm
Location: SourceGear
Jeff Clausius
1 post • Page 1 of 1
Return to Release Announcements
Who is online
Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 1 guest


text:
- Home
- News
- Sports
- Opinion
- Obituaries
- Features
- Special Sections
- Classifieds
- Public Notices
TELL CITY – The Tell Street Baptist Church will host this year's vacation Bible school July 18 through July 23.
Children 4 years old up to the 12th grade will meet each night from 6 to 8:30 p.m. and participants are asked to arrive at least 15 minutes early July 18 to register. Those wishing to attend can also call 547-7366 to register.
An adult class will also be offered this year.
The theme is Pandamania, where God is wild about you. It centers on "God sightings," to look for all God's gifts we have received.
If you currently subscribe or have subscribed in the past to the Perry County News, then simply find your account number on your mailing label and enter it below.
Click the question mark below to see where your account ID appears on your mailing label.
|ZIP Code:


text:
Things to Consider When Shopping for Wine Online
Merchants now are taking Web retailing very, very seriously and aggressively studying each other's online presence. Customers, too, will push the transformation: While there will always be a market for people who want to order directly from a winery and geeks like us looking for rare stuff, our feeling is that, in the long run, online wine sales — similar to other online businesses — will rise or fall based on whether consumers use it as an everyday convenience for everyday wines, just as they use Amazon.com for books.
It's impossible to know if you will have a bad experience with any merchant online. But the good news is that there are so many sites now that you never have to order a second time from a site that leaves you dissatisfied. So if you are thinking about ordering wine online, here is a mixed case of things to keep in mind:
* Look around the site first to see if it delivers to your state. Some stores tend to be coy about this because they're skirting local laws. That's why you will often see language like this: "The title to the wine you order passes to you as soon as it leaves our doors; it is up to you to know the relevant laws in your state." Even if a site says a store cannot deliver to your state, you should call to make sure. Laws are changing rapidly and, in any case, stores often deliver to places they don't publicly admit.
* While you are looking at online sites, sign up for every online newsletter you see. These are often interesting and, in some cases, marvelously chatty. They're a great way to pass the time at work. (Don't worry; your boss is probably reading them, too.)
* Be very careful to make sure you are ordering bottles in the size you want. On some sites, it's hard to tell. We have ordered magnums or half-bottles — not to mention the giant Chianti — without knowing it.
* Similarly, check vintages carefully. Remember that most wines these days are meant to be drunk young, so you want to make sure, in those cases, that you get the newest vintage. If this is important to you, and if the site has a "comments" section, tell them that you don't want vintage substitutions.
* Along the same lines, be sure to read the fine print about substitutions. Some sites say they can substitute a different wine if it's under a certain price — say, $15. (You can often find this in the "FAQ" or "shipping information" sections.) If you don't want substitutions, say so.
* Look for the return policy. Returning wine is a hassle in any event (and local laws sometimes govern such policies), but a store's return policy is often a sign of its consumer-friendliness. Some charge significant "restocking" fees.
* Look around the site to see if there are case discounts. Good stores often offer them.
* Check the minimum purchase necessary for delivery. You don't want to spend your time putting together a shopping cart only to discover that you don't have enough in it to be delivered.
* Try to find shipping costs before you order. Some sites don't tell you the price of shipping until you check out.
* See if you are being charged for "insurance" on your order. Some sites quietly charge a percentage to insure your shipment. That can be a significant hidden charge that you may not want. We pay for the insurance because it seems a small price and we're nervous types, but the truth is that, in all of our years of shopping online, we have never suffered a broken bottle.
* Pay for expedited delivery. Warm or cold weather can wreak havoc on wines and faster shipping will help to minimize that danger. In any event, it's a bad idea to have wine shipped at all in extremely hot or cold weather. Some stores simply won't send wine until bad weather lets up.
* Work with the store or the shipping company to figure out when the wine will be delivered. Deliveries have to be accepted by someone who's at least 21, so an adult needs to be home.
Related Articles:
To our own surprise, one of the questions w...
These days, anyone who goes out to eat — an...
One of the questions we're often asked is: ...
Filed under: Buying Wine


text:
Read William Savage's Latest Book
A new investigation is the last thing that Dr Adam Bascom wants. He'd much prefer to devote himself to sorting out his future. But when a kindly surgeon living on the edge of Aylsham is brutally murdered, and the local coroner does all he can to bring in a verdict of accidental death, Adam knows he has no choice.
At first, a grave shortage of direct evidence and the reluctance of the locals to talk freely to someone so far above them socially look set to prevent any progress. Still, Adam persists, drawing on whatever help he can muster from friends and contacts. Even so, progress is slow until more help arrives in the unexpected form of the surgeon's former housekeeper, Rose Thoday. Can our young doctor accept collaborating on equal terms with a mere woman? What will upper-class society — and Lady Alice — think of him if he does? Adam must grapple with much more than the dispassionate mental challenges he's been used to. This time, he's up against against a conspiracy of clever, desperate and ruthless men. All face the gallows if they are brought to justice. One at least will not hesitate to kill again to save himself. This is a contest which may very well cost Adam and Rose their lives.
This month's posts
- Agriculture (7)
- Architecture (2)
- Background Research (2)
- C18th Norfolk (43)
- Commerce (16)
- Cookery & Housecare (14)
- Crime (24)
- Fashion (11)
- Georgian Society (86)
- Keeping the Peace (6)
- Leisure (12)
- Medicine & Science (23)
- Military (9)
- News (1)
- Norfolk Eccentrics (4)
- Politics (22)
- Secret Service (4)
- Textiles (1)
- Theatre (6)
- Tid-bits (22)
- Travel (11)
- Uncategorized (26)
- Writing (3)
RSS feeds
Daily Archives: March 1, 2017
Justices of the Peace in Georgian Norfolk
It's hard to imagine a time when there was no police or detective force, no system for public prosecution and no official means to investigate crimes and collect evidence to bring the criminals to justice. But that's just as it … Continue reading
Posted in C18th Norfolk, Crime, Keeping the Peace


text:
Daily roundup of what's hot online right now with a LOL of the day, a new survey on the religiously unaffiliated and a video of a teen beauty queen who "Tebows" when she wins.
LOL of the day: Happiest pooch ever
This adorable little pooch will certainly give you a chuckle, tweeted by @WholeFoodsMarket. Click the link above to check him out, but fair warning that you will want to take him home!
Check this out: 19 percent without religious affiliation
A new survey by the Pew Center reveals that 1 in 5 Americans, or 19 percent, check "none" for their religious affiliation, which is the highest ever documented, says USAToday.com. "Nones," as some call them, include atheists, agnostics and those who say they believe in "nothing in particular."
Video: Teen beauty queen 'Tebows'
Miss Teen South Carolina, Rachel Wyatt, gets down on one knee and does her best Tim Tebow. Watch her in action.
-- GateHouse News Service


text:
CRESTVIEW � A "safety-improvement project" for P.J. Adams Parkway will begin to address the road's notorious congestion sooner than expected, Okaloosa County Public Works officials have announced.
CRESTVIEW � A "safety-improvement project" for P.J. Adams Parkway will begin to address the road's notorious congestion sooner than expected, Okaloosa County Public Works officials have announced.
However, it is not the road's anticipated four-laning project that may not even be funded until 2030, Public Works Director John Hofstad said.
"The state has a safety-improvement project on their docket now. They'll do some shoulder work, some striping work, some widening in some sections to include a left-turn lane. It only runs from where we completed the four-laning at (State Road) 85 and terminates at Ashley (Drive)," he said.
The project should begin in 2015, Hofstad said.
Re-striping of P.J. Adams will continue to Antioch Road and on to U.S. Highway 90, but adding turn lanes or widening the stretch of road is not included in the project at this time, Hofstad said.
The growth of neighborhood communities off the P.J. Adams-Antioch Road corridor has led to increased traffic during morning and evening rush hours. Countryview Estates residents have complained that relentless flow of evening rush-hour traffic west on P.J. Adams makes them virtual prisoners of their own neighborhood.
The state's allocation of funds for the safety improvements came as a surprise when county engineer Jason Autrey learned about it last week, Hofstad said.
"If the state's going to manage local projects, you'd think they'd let us know about it, but we're not going to turn our backs on it," Hofstad said.
A study on widening the P.J. Adams-Antioch Road corridor to four lanes and making it an anticipated bypass around Crestview's southwest quarter concluded last summer, but funding for that project is not expected until 2030 at the earliest, state officials have said.
Hofstad said his department hopes to accomplish some of the bypass project components in intervals as financing becomes available.
The recently announced safety improvement project is a first step.
"There are some dollars available," he said. "It's not going to be four-laning and it's not for a couple years � but at least it's something."
Contact News Bulletin Staff Writer Brian Hughes at 850-682-6524 or email@example.com. Follow him on Twitter @cnbBrian.


text:
Source: Gulf News 2013
Dubai: UAE trade with GCC countries through Dubai is estimated at Dh95 billion in 2012 up 28 per cent compared to the previous year. Saudi Arabia accounted for 41 per cent of overall trade, Dubai Exports , An Agency of the Department of Economic Development (DED) said yesterday.
While the UAE-GCC non-oil trade has remarkably increased in the last ten years to Dh469.1 billion.
Saed Al Awadi, CEO of Dubai Exports , said that Qatar is a major trade partner to the UAE as it represents 16 per cent of the overall trade with GCC.
He said: "Qatar's trade with UAE grew by 50 per cent to Dh9 billion in 2012 from Dh6 billion in 2011 while export between the two countries alone has reported 31 per cent increase in 2012 compared to 2011."
During the Intra GCC Trade Partnership Summit, which was organised by Dubai Exports on the side line of Project Qatar Exhibition this week, Al Awadi talked about Qatar's market contribution to the GCC construction sector as well as a potential for cooperation in areas of expertise and manpower.
Currently Qatar has projects worth $150 billion (Dh550.5 billion) in the construction and commercial sectors.


text:
Member? Sign in. Not a member? Register for free.
This app was removed from the App Store.
Collins Polish<>Croatian Phrasebook & Dictionary with Audio
iOS Universal Travel
With over 2,000 "survival" phrases and 10,000 words the Polish-Croatian-Polish Collins Phrasebook & Dictionary will meet all your language needs and will make your trips more comfortable and fun. Native speaker audio pronunciation for each expression and word included will help you express yourself in each situation and never be short of words.
From the Europe's top bilingual dictionary publisher this software includes:
* Over 2,000 phrases covering common travel situations
* Phrases organised under 12 main topics and into 67subtopics.
* Topics covered are: talking to people, getting around, accommodation, shopping, leisure, communications, practicalities, health and beauty, exchange visitors, eating and drinking, and time. All phrases include the masculine and feminine forms where appropriate.
Mini dictionary:
* 10,000 entries per language.
* Relevant linguistic information such as part of speech and gender.
* Feminine and irregular forms where appropriate.
* Disambiguating information is provided for homographs (words that are written the same but pronounced differently).
Audio pronunciations:
* Available for each word and phrase in the Phrase Translator
* Collins prerecorded audio by native speakers
What's New
Multitasking feature added for iOS 4


text:
From Loonipedia
Hi, welcome to Loonipedia! Thanks for your edit to the Dog Gone South page.
Please sign in and create a user name. It's an easy way to keep track of your contributions and helps you communicate with the rest of the community.
Please leave me a message if I can help with anything!<ac_metadata title="Welcome to Looney Tunes Wiki!"> </ac_metadata>


text:
2001 Honda Civic: Air Conditioning & Power Locks Stopped Working And Emergency Brake Light On
I primarily write about computer hardware and software on this site however the intention has always been to write articles that assist people in resolving problems. A couple days ago my wifes car, which is a 2001 Honda Civic, started having multiple problems all at the same time. These problems included the air conditioner compressor not kicking on, the power locks not working, the emergency brake light was constantly on, and the dome light no longer came on when the doors were opened however the dome light itself still worked. After a little research I found out that all of these issues combined point to the MCU (Multi-Control Unit) being the problem. The bad part is the MCU is built into the fuse box so below is information on what I had to do to replace the fuse box.


text:
Free-to-play cross-platform action role-playing game Knightly Adventure has been capturing the hearts of iOS and Facebook players since its November 8 launch. Now developer Pangalore takes on Android, with the help of a little holiday spirit. Nothing says "Merry Christmas" like a witch, right?
Okay, so maybe the timing on the new premium Witch character is a little off. The rest of the big Christmas update is on point, covering the players' islands with falling snow, replacing in-game items with more festive fare, alternate holiday costumes for all characters and decorations to lure an unsuspecting Saint Nick to your base of operations, where you can harvest him for parts. Or not.
The update also brings fixes to the iOS version of the game, as well as the aforementioned Witch, adding a second casting class to a lineup that was light on the magic.
If only the Android version was as comprehensive as the update. Currently only the Samsung Galaxy S II, S III and Tab are supported initially (not even my beloved Note II?), so most Android players are still better off catching the game on Facebook.
iOS players can grab a copy here.


text:
Incontinence after radical prostatectomy
Dear OncoLink "Ask The Experts,"
My husband had a radical prostatectomy 3 weeks ago. He has been totally incontinent since his catheter was removed five days ago, and he is extremely depressed. His primary concern is that he NEVER has the "urge" to urinate; he leaks constantly, without even realizing it. He CAN stop and start the flow when urinating, but other than when he is in the bathroom urinating, he has NO control. Is this common? We will appreciate any encouragement -- as well as "the straight facts" -- greatly!
Alan J. Wein, MD, Professor and Chair of the Division of Urology at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, responds:
It is not unusual for patients who have had a radical prostatectomy to be totally incontinent following catheter removal. As a matter of fact, I tell patients and their families to expect leakage after catheter removal. Some patients will dry up within a week. That is unusual. Others will take longer than a year. That is also unusual. I tell patients that generally by three months patients are "pretty good" meaning that in most circumstances they are relatively dry. Some time must still yet elapse, in my opinion, for a person to be truly "tight" following their reaching the status that I would term "pretty good". Ultimately, however, regardless of who the surgeon is, in my opinion, there are a minority of patients who will have permanent significant incontinence. It is up to the operating surgeon to advise the patient and their family as to exactly what this probability is, to enable them to integrate this fact, and facts concerning other potential complications, into their decision of what type treatment they are going to choose. Instruction in pelvic floor exercises is sometimes helpful for those who do not regain control quickly. However, remember that it is not unusual at all for someone to be wet five days after catheter removal. There is still an excellent chance that this person will ultimately gain control.


text:
Upcoming Witnessing Training Events:
"Will Our Generation Speak? is a wonderful, practical, and very timely publication. Never before in history has the Church so needed to speak up and to speak clearly. This book does that and it tells you how to do it, with practical examples and inspiring heart-warming personal experiences. It's fuel for your fire, diligently gathered by the author so that you can let your light shine."
—Ray Comfort, Founder of Living Waters, cohost of Way of the Master
"Witnessing often makes people nervous, but it's important that we share our faith. Grace Mally shares practical tools that work!"
—The Duggar Family, TLC's 19 Kids and Counting
"Grace has an open and engaging writing style which makes for an enjoyable read. The personal anecdotes she relates are interesting and encouraging, and her tips are simple and practical. Although specifically targeted toward the younger generation, this book provides an excellent guide for Christians who struggle with witnessing at any age."
—Michael Farris, Chancellor, Patrick Henry College
"I thoroughly enjoyed this book. It was a fun read, and it is so practical in helping Christians to share their faith. Grace's insights have re-energized me to go into all the world and preach the Gospel. The helpful tips and insights that Grace provides in this remarkable book will help you to share your faith with others in a gentle and conversational way. You too can experience the joy of leading someone to Christ – a joy that will last for all eternity."
—Dr. Jason Lisle, Institute for Creation Research
"The Christian church has long needed a stimulus for effective witnessing from a Biblical worldview. In this book Grace Mally fills that need. She rightly places creation thinking as the foundation stone of such a worldview, and a primary witnessing tool for the Christian. She identifies creation truth as an 'attention-getter' and 'conversation-starter' without peer. This method will be followed by every fruitful Christian."
—Dr. John Morris, President, Institute for Creation Research
"Who do you learn from the best? A person who tells you what to do or a person who is doing it and speaks from their experience? The latter. That is why any Christian committed to reaching the lost would benefit from reading Will Our Generation Speak? She speaks from a commitment to Scripture and a wealth of experience. You will come away from Grace's book doing what she does – talking to the lost, not just about the lost."
– Dr. R. Larry Moyer, Founder & CEO, EvanTell


text:
Moaz Hwaishel, aged 8
Palestinians who are helping to build a future for Palestine
Volunteering in the donations department is enjoyable, most of our work is Donor focused. In campaign times the work is fast paced and rewarding. Our donors are really lovely and it is heart-warming to deal with them
Volunteer – Donations Team


text:
If we just look at our local galactic cluster, if all of the galaxies that are a part of it are moving away from each other, and so the overall 'density' of the strength of gravity in the cluster is decreasing over time, does that mean that time itself is also speeding up?
If this is the case, would it be on a noticeable scale, and if so, would there be any way would could measure it happening (seeing as we'd still be experiencing everything at exactly the same rate since the things/people around us would be just as affected by the weakening strength of gravity)?
Let me know if it isn't clear what I'm asking and I'll try to make it more concise, also, be gentle, I'm a layman ;)


text:
Register Now
Already registered? Login
Sign in to take advantage of all this site has to offer. Save your favorite listings and searches – also receive email updates when listings you like come on the market for free!
*Contact Information is NOT Shared*
Sharon Campbell- Bishop | 864-608-3237 | Contact Me
Greenville, SC 29615
Copyright © 2017, All Rights Reserved
"My wife and I met Sharon on our first trip to Greenville while searching out neighborhoods to relocate. Sharon helped us by explaining each of the areas in regards to building, real estate costs, schools, etc. The help she provided allowed us to focus our search from abroad. On our second trip to the area, we had only 2 days to see 10+ houses. She coordinated showing all of the houses on our list! We found a gorgeous home in the Carolina Country Club. Sharon helped with Arborist Inspection, General Home Inspection, negotiating a better price on the home, all with our better interests at heart. Her hard work ethic and kind professionalism is outstanding! This is our 3rd home and we could not be happier here. Thank you again Sharon!"
Local Realtor and Broker from the Upstate of South Carolina
We are a Locally Owned and Operated Real Estate Company in the Greenville Upstate Market Representing Home Sellers and Home Buyers in Greenville County.
Our Experience
We Have over 20 Years of Experience having represented First-Time Buyers, Relocation Buyers, Empty Nesters, Retirees to the Upstate, Move-Up Buyers, those Selling a Resell Home. We've Represented Engineers, Physians, Accountants, Sales Associates, Professors, Nurses, Teachers, Authors, Business Owners, Home Builders, Medical Office, HR Managers, Fortune 500 Company Associates, and More.
Get Listings and a Showing Fast
Receive the Latest Home Listings when they first come on the market with our Save Search feature. You will be alerted when a new property comes on the market. We can schedule your showing right away so you don't miss out on a Great Home!
Copyright 2019 Greater Greenville Association of REALTORS®. All rights reserved. Information deemed to be reliable but not guaranteed. The data relating to real estate for sale on this website comes from the Multiple Listing Service of Greenville. IDX information is provided exclusively for consumers\' personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. Information last updated on 2019-08-25.


text:
Views: 1255
Yes, they are called Closeted.
I think it is a mistake to assume that homophobia has its origins in religion. I think religion is used by the homophobic to justify and feed their own fears, but the phobia isn't against the gays and lesbians out in the world, it is internal.
It has been my experience as a gay man that many, if not most, homophobic people are actually battling themselves and their homosexual desires. Our culture has so demonized gays (much less so lesbians, since straight men like watching two women getting it on... which is why lesbian porn is found on straight porn sites) that gay men remain closeted and take a position of homophobia to conceal their true desires.
I think the point of masculinity is also a good one, but i think most people would be surprised to learn how many masculine gays there are out there. Check sites for "Bears" and leather fetishes. These are masculine, rough, motorcycle gang type guys that hardly fit the typical queen stereo-type. And these are just the extreme. There are many masculine gays, myself included, that go about their day getting hit on by straight women and largely ignored by gay men.
Just like having religion, lack of belief does not make you morally superior in all aspects of life.
Sadly yes.
As others have said, being an atheist does not automatically make you a better person. There are evil, asshole, and nasty atheists as well. People are bad. Period. However, I would like to think that if polled, the atheist community is measurably more accepting and tolerance of the LGBT community and all others regardless of gender, race, sexual preference etc...


text:
Ending and Abusive and Controlling Relationship
I have been in a relationship with a man from work since last August. He seemed so good so sweet. After about 2 weeks he got mad at me because I was talking on my cell phone to an ex-boyfriend who is just a friend and also to another guy that is and always was just a friend. At that point he started checking my caller ID to see who I was talking with he made me call them in front of him to tell them that I would no longer talk to them, that I was in love with my boyfriend. Or he would not stay with me… I did.
He would yell at me and get mad if I walked around the facility to deliver papers to other employees he told me it was not needed that I should sit at my desk all day and not talk to men. He told me everyone at work thought I was a slut and that all I was doing when walking around was looking for dick. He accused me of being after every man that I talked to. It got to the point that I was afraid to even look at any one.
From there it was constant breaking up (from him) and getting back together, He told me I was a liar and a bad mother all the time. He once came for dinner and I ran out of the meat we were eating and later he told me that I starved my kids.
After 8 months I found out that he was still with the mother of his child, she lives 350 miles away. I talked to her and she told me that they were getting married. During that time we were breaking it off and I started hanging out with another guy, he was nice to me and it lead to sex while drinking. He threw that in my face and said that me being with him (John) was not as bad as him having the other woman because I did not know about it the whole time.
A little note on that part is he would go to visit his kid and I could not get a hold of him most of the time, he would tell me that it was because he wanted to be with his son. I accepted that until I found out the truth. Now he is blaming me for her and him not having a good relationship. He even said âare you going to call her again? Don`t you think you hurt her enough? You hurt me, John (the guy I was seeing) and Alicia (the mother of his child) Haven`t you hurt enough people?â
Two weeks ago I was at his apartment and he was drinking… He told me to get out of his life, I tried to leave, he grabbed me and pulled me into the house and I fell on the coffee table ending with 12 staples in my head. He would not let me leave his apartment for 11 hours while I was bleeding until I agreed that he could go with me and he was sure I was going to lie. After the staples we travelled to a motel for the night and he bought me an engagement ring which I stupidly held joint ownership on the finance contract with.
What is wrong with me? This drama is daily, he even pretends he is leaving my house, going so far to get in his car and drive down the block then return for no reason. No fighting going on, just he is leaving while I am in the middle of cooking. One more thing about the work thing there is a woman that works with us that I think he flirts around with. When I started and he said people were talking about me I said that is because I am new and this is a small town. He said when Jenny started no one talked bad about her and she is very attractive, but she is a good girl. He was not even working there when she started.
Help me. I am starting to feel jealous and crazy. He is not answering his cell phone every day from 3 – 4 pm after he has left work and lying and saying he was still at work. I have since started working someplace else and if I do not answer my phone he is angry. He will not allow me to go anywhere without him and when I do, he wants to hear my kids in the background to make sure they are with me. When he was visiting his son he would tell me that I could not even go out to eat with my kids. How do I break this cycle? Is there something wrong with me? I feel like I am going crazy. Is there something wrong with him?
Thank you for sharing your experience. The key to what you shared is your statement that your boyfriend âseemed so good and sweet.â You used the past tense, which suggests that you no longer interpret your boyfriend as good and sweet. And in fact, the descriptions of your interactions would be considered by experts to qualify as emotional abuse. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control defines emotional abuse as trauma to the victim caused by acts, threats of acts, or coercive tactics, such as:
- Humiliating the victim
- Controlling what the victim can and cannot do
- Withholding information from the victim
- Getting annoyed if the victim disagrees
- Deliberately doing something to make the victim feel diminished
- Deliberately doing something that makes the victim feel embarrassed
- Taking advantage of the victim
- Disregarding what the victim wants
- Isolating the victim from friends or family
- Prohibiting access to transportation or telephone
- Getting the victim to engage in illegal activities
- Using the victimâs children to control victimâs behavior
- Threatening loss of custody of children
- Smashing objects or destroying property
- Denying the victim access to money or other basic resources
- Disclosing information that would tarnish the victimâs reputation
The behaviors you described fit within many of these categories â e.g., humiliation, controlling what you can and canât do, getting annoyed with you, doing something to make you feel embarrassed, isolating you from friend and family, etc.
You donât deserve to experience any of these behaviors, nor do your children (it sounds like your children may also be exposed to the behaviors of your boyfriend). Itâs important for you to talk with others about what you are experiencing, for the chance to air your feelings, to get social support and to protect yourself and your children. You should consider talking with a trusted friend or family member, or a professional, such as your family doctor, a nurse, a social worker, or psychologist. Donât delay talking to someone, and donât engage in acrimonious discussions with your boyfriend about talking with others.
For more information:
Go to the Domestic Violence health topic.


text:
You may use and re-use the information featured on this website (not including logos or photographs) free of charge in any format or medium, under the terms of the Open Government Licence. We encourage users to establish hypertext links to this website.
Any email enquiries regarding the use and re-use of this information resource should be sent to:
If you wish to copy logos, images or videos from the dh.gov.uk website or any of our online channels, you must contact the Department of Health for further guidance and authorisation.
For some of these, content may not be Crown Copyright. You should contact the contributor of the case study/case history for permission to re-use it.
The permission to reproduce Crown protected material does not extend to the material on this site which is identified as being the copyright of a third party. Authorisation to reproduce such material must be obtained from the copyright holders concerned.


text:
Feb 17, 2014
From staff reports
The School of Music in collaboration with Arts for Ohio, the School of Dance, Film, and Theater, the College of Fine Arts, the American Music Therapy Association of Students and The Center for Entrepreneurship will be hosting Meredith Pizzi MT-BC at the Athens campus to speak to College of Fine Arts faculty and Ohio University students about Entrepreneurship for Artists from February 27 – 28.
Meredith Pizzi has been very successful in the business world of music therapy and currently owns and runs her own Roman Music Therapy business. She has won national awards for her development of her company, and has become the 'go to' person for music therapists and artists around the country who want to start or promote their own businesses. However, one of Pizzi's passions is to promote entrepreneurship specifically for artists, how they can and should be prepared for the market of selling their craft and their skills after their studies are completed.
"Too often students begin studying arts with an infinite amount of passion for the art, dance or music itself, but with few ideas or plans about how they are actually going to make a living after earning their degree," said Pizzi.. "Students with training in the arts have many skills that can be applied to entrepreneurial work. By applying these skills they have gained as artists, new graduates can enter the work force prepared for the job market of today, and prepared to build a successful career from their training."
During her visit to Ohio University, her lectures will be designed to reach a wide variety of audiences in the College of Fine Arts and the University. Pizzi is a very successful businesswoman who is also a dedicated and talented artist, which allows her to share her expertise in both art and business!
In addition to the lectures, workshop and Q&A sessions, Pizzi will also be hosting a special Shark Tank experience open to all Ohio University students. ABC's Shark Tank TV show first premiered in 2009 and shows a variety of business pitches from aspiring entrepreneurs to a panel of potential investors. Pizzi will be creating a similar environment at OU where she will provide professional feedback and advice on student proposal ideas. No funding for proposals will be provided.
"Standing in front of an audience and delivering a pitching is a unique way to gain clarity, increase your confidence and practice your ability to clearly articulate your ideas," said Pizzi. "Whether it is pitching a new product, a particular service, or even your dream for a new position at a future employer, delivering a pitch gives students the opportunity to sit in the hot seat and lay the ground work for future success as an entrepreneur, or an employee. Students throughout the University are invited to participate by submitting a pitch proposal or by joining in the audience. There will be active learning opportunities for everyone in attendance."
The event From Paper to Reality: Pitch Your Proposal – A Shark Tank Experience! is open to all Ohio University students. For information on Pitch Proposal requirements, please visit www.ohio.edu/finearts. All pitches are due on Tuesday, February 25 and can be emailed to Kamile Geist at email@example.com. Selected proposals will be notified via email by Wednesday, February 26.
Please see below for a complete Schedule of Events.
Thursday, February 27
"First Impressions: Resume and Interview Skills for the Professional Artist"
12:00 - 12:55 Glidden Hall Rm. 550
Open to all OU students and faculty
A Case for Creating Entrepreneurs in the OU College of Fine Arts"
2:00 – 3:00 pm.; CREATE_space; Putnam Room 235 (by invitation only)
Open to COFA Faculty and Staff
"Career Success: Passion, Professionalism and Perseverance as an Arts Entrepreneur"
4:35 - 5:30 Glidden Hall Rm. 550
Open to all OU students and faculty
Friday, February 28
"Starting with Success: A Q&A Session about Internships in Music Therapy"
10:45 - 11:40 a.m. Glidden Hall 550
Open to all OU music therapy students and faculty
"Looking Beyond the Classroom: Entrepreneurship in the Arts"
Noon - 1:00 p.m. – Kantner Hall Baker Theatre
Open to all OU students and faculty
From Paper to Reality: Pitch Your Proposal – A Shark Tank Experience!
3:10 - 5:00 p.m. – Putnam 239
Open to all Ohio University students and faculty
For Pitch Proposal requirements, please click here.
All pitches are due on Tuesday, February 25 and can be emailed to Kamile Geist at firstname.lastname@example.com.
Selected proposals will be notified via email by Wednesday, February 26.
For more information about this and other College of Fine Arts events, please visit www.ohio.edu/finearts.
Contact: For more information, contact Kamile Geist at firstname.lastname@example.com.


text:
Brookeville, Maryland Annuity Rates and Quotes
Retirement Annuity Rates and Quotes, Early Retirement Annuities
Maryland Fixed Indexed Annuities
Fixed Account Options
Indexed Account Options
Annuity Income Riders
Annual Reset
Locked In Interest Crediting
Retirement Annuity Rates and Quotes, Early Retirement Annuities
Annuities, Fixed Annuities, Fixed Indexed Annuities, Immediate Annuities, MYGA Annuities, Tax Deferred Annuities
Maryland Annuity Resource offers Annuities in all 24 counties of Maryland. No matter where you live in Maryland, we can come to you. If there is a small town or far out corner of Maryland, we have been there and helped those clients with Annuities, Retirement and Income for Life. It is important to know about the differences that each Annuity product has to offer and below you will learn some of the differences.
An annuity is a long-term savings plan that can be used to accumulate assets on a tax-deferred basis for retirement and/or to convert retirement assets into a stream of income. Issue ages are from 0-80 on most contracts so annuities can be used for many purposes from college savings, wealth protection, retirement planning, ira and 401k rollovers and creating income for life.
While both are insurance contracts, an annuity is the opposite of life insurance:
There are three basic types of annuities, depending on whether you need to accumulate assets for retirement or whether you're at or near retirement and interested in creating a lifetime retirement income stream:
Most carriers have two types of plans. Qualified and Non Qualified. To start an Annuity, you just need to understand the product, meet suitability and deposit $2k for Qualified plans and $10k for Non-qualified plans. Qualified contracts can come from a partial or full rollover, and Non-qualified needs to be verifiable cash.
Montgomery County Annuities
Maryland Annuity Resource is located in Montgomery county Maryland and services the entire state of Maryland for all of your annuity needs. We offer Bethesda Annuities, Chevy Chase Annuities, Gaithersburg Annuities, Germantown Annuities, Rockville Annuities, and Silver Spring Annuities. We also service all of the other small towns in Montgomery county with Annuities for Barnesville, Beallsville, Bethesda, Boyds, Brookeville, Burtonsville, Chevy Chase, Clarksburg, Damascus, Gaithersburg, Garrett Park, Germantown, Glen Echo, Hyattstown, Kensington, Laytonsville, Montgomery Village, Olney, Poolesville, Potomac, Rockville, Sandy Spring, Silver Spring, Takoma Park, Washington Grove, Wheaton, and White Oak Maryland.
We are here to serve you needs for Annuities in Montgomery County Maryland.
Howard County Annuities
Maryland Annuity Resource offers Annuities for all residents living in Howard County Maryland. We are located in Montgomery County and travel to clients home and businesses in Howard County frequently. We offer Columbia Annuities, Elkridge Annuities, Ellicott City Annuities, Jessup Annuities, North Laurel Annuities, Savage Annuities, and Guilford Annuities. We also service the other areas of Howard County Maryland like Clarksville, Cooksville, Daniels, Dayton, Dorsey, Fulton, Glenelg, Glenwood, Granite, Hanover, Highland, Scaggsville, Simpsonville, West Friendship, Woodbine, and Woodstock Maryland for all of their Annuity needs.
Carroll County Annuities
Maryland Annuity Resource offers Annuities to all residents living in Carroll County Maryland. Carroll County is close to our location and we offer Annuity services throughout the county to include Westminster Annuities, Taneytown Annuities, Manchester Annuities, New Windsor Annuities, Union Bridge Annuities, Hampstead Annuities, Mount Airy Annuities, and Sykesville Annuities. We also come to all of the smaller towns in Carroll County Maryland for all of their annuity needs.
Frederick County Annuities
Maryland Annuity Resource offers Annuities for all residents living in Frederick County, Maryland. Frederick County, Maryland is really close to our location and we often service clients located in Frederick County, Maryland. We offer Annuity products and services like Adamstown Annuities, Buckeystown Annuities, Ijamsville Annuities, Jefferson Annuities, Frederick Annuities, Middletown Annuities, Lake Linganore Annuities, and Libertytown Annuities.
We have been to every nook and cranny of Frederick County to service clients for their annuity needs.
Baltimore County Annuities
Maryland Annuity Resource offers Annuities to all residents living in Baltimore County, Maryland. We often visit Baltimore Maryland and the surrounding are. We offer Annuity services to all residents of Maryland, but most of our consultation will be over the phone, then a couple of sit down appointments if you live in Baltimore County.
We offer Balitmore Annuities, Arbutus Annuities, Carney Annuities, Catonsville Annuities, Cockeysville Annuities, Dundalk Annuities, Essex Annuities, Garrison Annuities, Hampton Annuities, Kings Ville Annuities, Mays Chapel Annuities, Towson Annuities, Owings Mills Annuities, Parkville Annuities, Pikesville Annuities, Pikesville Annuities, Timonium Annuities, and Woodlawn Annuities.
There are many small towns through out all of Baltimore County and we can come to you to help you with your Annuity needs.
Anne Arundel County Annuities
Maryland Annuity Resource offers Annuities to all residents living in Anne Arundel County, Maryland. We often travel throughout the whole state and make our way through Anne Arundel county very often. We offer Annapolis Annuities, Arnold Annuities, Crofton Annuities, Glen Burnie Annuities, Hanover Annuities, Odenton Annuities, Pasadena Annuities, Riva Annuities, Severn Annuities, Severna Park Annuities, Davidsonville Annuities, Millersville Annuities, and all cities throughout Anne Arundel County.
We will however leave time for a quick stop over at Shoreline for some swamp dogs.
All of Maryland Annuities
Maryland Annuity Resource offers Annuities for all of Maryland. That includes Allegany County Annuities, Calvert County Annuities, Caroline County Annuities, Cecil County Annuities, Charles County Annuities, Dorchester County Annuities, Garrett County Annuities, Harford County Annuities, Kent County Annuities,Prince George's County Annuities, Queen Anne's County Annuities, Somerset County Annuities, St. Mary's County Annuities, Talbot County Annuities, Washington County Annuities, Wicomico County Annuities, and Worcester County Annuities.
Yes we do travel the whole state of Maryland on a daily basis. We will come to you and help you with your Annuity.


text:
First Generation College Students
The purpose of GENERATE is to promote leadership, visibility, support, coordinated resource exchange, and college success for those who identify as First-Generation College Students. We further hope to support teaching and relevant research. We aim to foster community collaboration toward this purpose comprised of students, staff, faculty, and community members.
Are you the first in your family to attend college or graduate school? Congratulations and welcome to San José State University! Over half of undergraduate students at San José State University are the first in their family to attend college . . . so you are not alone!
GENERATE is a partnership between Counseling and Psychological Services, the Division of Student Affairs, MOSAIC Cross-Cultural Center, Student Involvement, Peer Connections, Residential Life, and others to support the success of first-generation college students. These services include a student support group, workshops, events, and other resources.
- GENERATE Student Workshops and Student Support Group
- Click here for Resources for First-Generation College Students
- Like our Facebook Page! https://www.facebook.com/FirstGenSJSU?ref=hl


text:
|A spicy rub of brown sugar, paprika, chili powder, Cajun seasoning, garlic and onion powder, perfect for grilled or pan seared steaks.
Spicy Sugar SteaksYou don't see much on this site about steaks and it's not because we don't eat them - we certainly do. It's because my favorite steak, hands down, is a rib-eye, and to me they just don't need anything much. A quick dousing of Dale's, Country Bob's, or just plain ole Worcestershire sauce while it comes to room temperature for the grill, and that's about all I ever do most of the time. I don't even add salt or pepper to them, before or after, and no steak sauce or enhancements for this gal.
But my Sugar Steak is one exception.
I adore this rub and so does The Cajun. And while I know it seems odd to put sugar on a steak, trust me - it is some kind of good. I'm sure lots of you have heard of pork rib rubs with brown sugar, and a few of you might have seen sugar grilled steaks from people like Steven Raichlen, or maybe you've seen the mixes in the stores, but the truth is sugar steaks have been around for a long time, and even if you're pretty much a steak purist like me, I think you'll enjoy this for a change of pace.
A pretty good general purpose rub for burgers, chicken and pork chops too by the way, this has a nice Cajun bite to it, but if you prefer things a bit more on the milder side, you can eliminate the Cajun seasoning, and use regular chili powder instead of chipotle.
And yes, I know... there are no pretty crosshatch markings on my steak - though knowing I was going to photograph these for the blog I truly had intended to do that, and well, between having to add a new tank midstream and trying to grill between the thunderstorms, frankly, I didn't think about it. Seeing as I'm not in any way, shape or form a BBQ (as in slow smoke cooking and not the sauce) aficionado, honestly, I don't really worry about that all that much either. Eh, maybe next time - but don't count on it.
For more of my favorite rubs, condiments, sauces and marinades, visit my page on Pinterest!
If you make this or any of my recipes, I'd love to see your results! Just snap a photo and hashtag it #DeepSouthDish on social media or tag me @deepsouthdish on Instagram!
Recipe: Spicy Sugar Steaks©From the Kitchen of Deep South Dish
Prep time: 10 min |Inactive time: 2 hours | Yield: About 3/4 cup
- 4 (3/4" thick) beef steaks (NY Strip, T-Bone, Rib-eye)
- 1/2 cup of dark brown sugar, packed
- 1 tablespoon of paprika
- 1 tablespoon of chipotle chili powder
- 1 tablespoon of kosher salt
- 1/2 tablespoon of fresh cracked black pepper
- 1 tablespoon of Cajun seasoning (like Slap Ya Mama), or to taste
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon of onion powder
Place the steaks on a glass plate or platter. Combine all of the remaining ingredients and mix with a fork until well combined. Apply half of the rub mixture on one side of the steak. Turn and apply the remaining rub on the other side, applying some to the sides of the steak. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate several hours or overnight.
Remove steaks and bring to room temperature, about 30 minutes. Grill or pan fry as usual - let rest 5 minutes before serving.
Cook's Note: This is a great all purpose rub. I've had several readers tell me that they've used it on all kinds of foods - ribs, chicken, pork chops, brisket, even shrimp.
Source: http://deepsouthdish.com
Requires Adobe Reader - download it free!©Deep South Dish
☛ Are you on Facebook? If you haven't already, come and join the party! We have a lot of fun & there's always room for one more at the table.
Cajun Steak Marinade
Creole Smothered Steak
Grillades and Grits


text:
The Loving Story
The Lovings were accused of two crimes -- of breaking the state's 1924 anti-miscegenation law and also of evading that statue by leaving the state and marrying in Washington, DC. Mildred, who was part African American and Richard, who was white, decided to fight. Prejudice sometimes hides behind a mask of legality. Does the individual have a constitutional right to marry across racial lines? In 1967 the U.S. Supreme Court ruled affirmatively, thus overturning anti-miscegenation laws in 17 states.
When Nancy Buirski, the filmmaker read the obituary of Mildred Loving in 2008, she realized that this was a largely unknown story of wide national significance that needed to be told. She was fortunate to find never before seen film footage of the Lovings as well as still photographs shot for Life Magazine. The Loving Story is further energized by recordings of oral arguments made in the Supreme Court by the two passionate young lawyers who argued the case; they are also interviewed on camera. These materials give viewers a sense of the urgency of events and an intimate connection to this couple as they confront personal challenges most of us cannot imagine. The documentary shows the heroic determination of people of small means and little visibility to stand up for the right to live their lives as they wished, and in the process bringing down a discriminatory social order centuries in the making. The Loving case was more than a simple attack on bigotry; it grappled with some of the most powerful and persistent undercurrents of intolerance in American history. Already the film has received wide acclaim and many awards in film festivals and is sure to become a standard in law classes around the country where the case is studied.
For more information on the film including where to see it and to download the teacher's guide, please go to: www.lovingfilm.com An article about the film "The Right to Love" appeared in Humanities Magazine: http://www.neh.gov/news/humanities/2012-01/RightLove.html.


text:
This is not an offer for credit and should be used for estimation purposes only based on the information you provided. You should not base your decision on this estimate alone. Title, registration, tax and other fees, and personal circumstances such as employment status and personal credit history, were not considered in the calculations.
The KLX®140 off-road motorcycle is fun for both kids and adults alike. It features a push button electric start, smooth power and a chassis that can take on trails with confidence.
Front - Single 220 mm petal disc, 2-piston caliper
Rear - Single 186 mm petal disc, 1-piston caliper
Front - 70/100-17
Rear - 90/100-14
Front - 33 mm telescopic fork; 7.1 in. travel
Rear - Uni-Trak® linkage system and single-shock with 5-way preload adjustability; 7.1 in. travel


text:
Entire Scooter Store Workforce Furloughed Following FBI Investigation
(NEW BRAUNFELS, Texas) -- Late Friday afternoon The Scooter Store, a large power wheelchair and scooter supplier, told almost its entire work force not to come into work Monday. This announcement comes two weeks after federal agents executed a major raid to investigate possible Medicare fraud.
According to The San Antonio Express News, CEO Martin Landon emailed his nearly 1,800 workers to say that they were now on unpaid furloughs, and were not to come to work unless they were one of a very small number of employees who received special notice.
The move is thought to be the product of missed sales and income targets, as well as an ongoing federal investigation looking into possible Medicare and Medicaid fraud.
The Office of the Inspector General issued a report that found that 80 percent of Medicare claims for power wheelchairs failed to meet coverage requirements and should not have been paid by Medicare. An independent auditor found that The Scooter Store only paid back $19.5 million of the $46.8 to $87.7 million in Medicare overpayments it received from 2009 to 2011.
The Scooter Store was largely unresponsive to the charges and public allegations of wrongdoing, until federal agents raided the Scooter Store's headquarters. Landon issued a statement a week later announcing that said the company is assisting in the federal investigation into its operations, though The Scooter Store denied any wrongdoings and defended its business practices.
An employee who spoke to The San Antonio Express News who asked to remain nameless said that she was not shocked when the furlough order came through, and that many had already seen the writing on the wall.
"I'm afraid it's the end of the company as we know it, if it's not the end of the entire company," she said. "It's tragic but not totally unexpected."
Another employee, who is currently pregnant, said that she did not have many options now.
"I'm stuck without a job. There are no jobs in New Braunfels that will pay like The Scooter Store did, so I'm stuck."
Employees who have been furloughed rather than laid off can still file for unemployment compensation, according to Texas Workforce Commission spokeswoman Lisa Givens.
Copyright 2013 ABC News Radio


text:
The scala rider® Q3 makes riding in small groups really fun! With its stylish aerodynamic design, the Q3 offers motorcycle intercom toggling among 4 riders at a range of up to 1 km.
Click-to-Link® patented technology also allows you to spontaneously connect with other scala rider nearby with no need for pairing.
While riding with a passenger, enjoy your ride soundtrack together with Cardo's unique Music-Sharing™ patented technology giving you the power to be the DJ and control your music.
The scala rider Q3 can connect to 2 mobile phones, A2DP (Bluetooth® stereo) music players, and GPS navigation devices. It also has a built-in FM radio with RDS and a direct cable connection for non-A2DP MP3 players.
To ensure that the Q3 remains at the forefront of technology, you can update its software online via your Mac or PC.
The scala rider Q3 MultiSet includes interchangeable Hybrid and Corded microphone options in the same package to suit any rider helmets.
The scala rider Q3 is compatible with the following scala rider products: G9, G4, Q1, Q2 PRO & Schuberth SRC-Systems.


text:
Our children are at risk. Some of the Halloween buckets that children put their candy in were found to have levels of lead that massively exceed legal limits. So do the elongated vampire teeth that children put in their mouths. Twenty million toys marketed by Mattel, sold at Toys R Us and Wal-Mart, were recalled this summer for excessive lead and other dangers.
The reasons for this are clear, and are detailed in a new report from the Campaign for America's Future on "Toxic Trade." China now claims to make about 80 percent of all toys sold in the United States. Our imports from China are up nearly 4,000 percent over the last two decades. At the same time, the budget and staff of the Consumer Product Safety Commission has been cut in half over the last 25 years. It now has one full-time employee -- a guy named Bob -- tasked to test the tens of millions of toys imported into the United States.
Lead has been banned in U.S. toys for decades. But China is notorious for not enforcing safety or consumer or environmental standards. Companies such as Wal-Mart force their suppliers to relocate to China and elsewhere to get the cheapest labor and provide the cheapest products. Chinese labor unions, part of the state apparatus, have no way to protest poisonous production processes. The companies now admit that they don't adequately test the products they import. As the threat has gotten bigger, succeeding administrations have decimated regulatory budgets and staffs.
Most of the toys we purchase for our children are not tested at all, no matter how hard Bob works. When the Consumer Union tested toys that had not been recalled, it found that many had excessive levels of lead or other dangers.
This threat to our children is the direct result of conservative policies pursued by both parties. They have passed trade accords such as NAFTA or the WTO -- in which China is now a member -- which protect investors' rights but provide no protection for worker rights or consumer and environmental standards. And at the same time, they've allowed corporate lobbies to slash our regulatory budgets and staffs, while limiting the legal liability of companies for their suppliers.
Many parents are terrified. They want to know what to do. The United Steelworkers has launched a campaign to warn families about toxic toys and offers a test you can do on your own to see if the toys you've purchased are safe (www. stoptoxicimports.org). But as the Steelworkers union warns, the test is complicated and can produce false results. Clearly the government and the companies should be doing the testing. Our trade accords should mandate consumer and environmental standards. Global companies should be held responsible for their suppliers. Retailers should be liable if they sell toys that violate basic standards.
Yet amazingly, Nancy Nord, the acting head of the Consumer Product Commission, has told Congress she opposes legislation that would give her agency increased authority, resources and staffing. Why? Perhaps because Nord was a U.S. Chamber of Commerce lobbyist before joining the Bush administration. And the Washington Post reports that she's taken junkets paid for by corporate lobbies. Corporate cronyism and corruption is a signature of this administration -- but this time it is putting our children at risk. That's why the Campaign for America's Future has launched a petition to call for Nord to resign.
Americans have a right to assume the toys they buy their children this Christmas won't poison them. This administration should put ideology and corporate cronyism aside and get this done -- or we'll all be setting up laboratories in our basements.
-- Jesse Jackson
© Copyright 2007 Digital Chicago, Inc.


text:
Learn Forex: Technical vs. Fundamental Analysis Showdown and the Yen Learn Forex: Technical vs. Fundamental Analysis Showdown and the Yen
Learn Forex: Technical vs. Fundamental Analysis Showdown and the Yen
Learn Forex: Technical vs. Fundamental Analysis Showdown and the Yen
Few currencies pairs are as hotly contested as the Japanese Yen against major currencies pairs. This is the perfect time to look at Technical vs. Fundamental Analysis to get a full picture of potential price action to come.For new traders coming into the Forex market there can seem to be a battle of fundamental vs. technical analysis of the market. You should combine both. When your views on the currency align based on fundamental and technical data that can be a good time to look for a trade entry.Here is a breakdown of both types of study and forecast and how it relates to the currency pair of the month, the Japanese Yen. Fundamental AnalysisFundamental analysis looks at the underlying economic conditions of a financial instrument. It's difficult to make trades strictly from a fundamental point of view. At the same time, it isn't impossible. Most people who speculate from Fundamental data alone would call themselves investors or positions traders because there is no clear cut price-based exit point. Fundamental Analysis focuses around the Economic Calendar and Central Bank Announcements. By studying the pattern or trends in interest rates, jobless claims, and treasury yields to name a few, you can get a grasp on the overall health of the economy and potential direction the currency of the economy will move to next. Fundamental Analysis and the JPYFrom a Gross Domestic Product perspective, it is in the best interest of the Japanese economy to have the weakest Yen as reasonably possible. Because they are an export based economy, it only makes their goods more expensive to buy when other currencies fall against the Yen. The Bank of Japan took a drastic step last month in weakening their currency in a manner never before displayed. JPY has been on a constant fight to weaken their currency and improve their economy without the success they sought. Last month, the Minister of Finance & Minister of State for Economic and Fiscal Policy all stated their commitment to weaken the currency and support their export based economy. Also, there is a big election coming up and the front runner, Shinzo Abe of the Liberal Democratic Party is running a Pro-Quantitative Easy campaign which weakens a currency by increasing the supply dramatically.This economy gives the Fundamental Analyst a lot to chew on. Japan is the third largest economy in the world with a currency changing election coming up centered around economic policy. Technical AnalysisThe study of price action has become the mainstay of traders as the internet age has merged trading prices being recorded on charts in real time. Traders love technical analysis because of the argument that all news or fundamental analysis is priced into the chart. Price is also the best way to see the emotions and collective behavior behind price and price patterns. It's easier to make trading decisions in terms of entries and exits from price action and the historical behavior pattern of prior traders. Technical analysis brings in the actions of people who moves price. Because the people who trade and move prices don't always act rationally, it's beneficial to study patterns of past behavior. Technical trading is like getting into the mind of the market to see what it may likely do next based on historical behavior as opposed to what it should do based on the news alone. This also gives traders an unlimited of trading opportunities by studying different patterns across different time frames. Technical Analysis and the JPYThe Japanese Yen has been on a historical bull run. This means that against every currency pair it trades against, they are all weakening in relation to the Japanese Yen over the last several years. The USDJPY alone has seen a major move as have a lot of other common pairs against the JPY like the GPBJPY GBPJPY Monthly Chart:Many traders have put their hand on the hot stove of trying to buy the bottom of the Japanese Yen as it falls on the charts. There are green shoot that your attention should be glued to regarding this potential turn around.If we look at a daily chart, we can see that a multi-year down trend line has been broken. This means a little more than the 200 Day Moving Average because we have seen price break through that line multiple times only to break back down. The key here is to look for price to start making higher highs and higher lows so that we can see a multi-year trend reversal forming. It's often said that one of the best places to be fashionably late but not too late is in trading. In essence you want the trend reversal to prove itself now that it has broken out of this triangle and downtrend. Convergence of Technical & Fundamental AnalysisTraders don't need to worry about whether Technical or Fundamental analysis is better. Rather, combine both to find a time when the fundamental and technical outlooks for a currency come together. Fundamentally, we have a game changing election and coordinated front to weaken the Japanese currency that has in prior times only been focused on the Bank of Japan.Technically, we see a multi-year trend line that has broken to the upside showing that the Yen is weakening. We recommend letting this move play out before getting into a position if you feel it is right for you. Whether or not the trade is right for you, we always recommend appropriate trade size and risk management be utilized. Happy Trading. —Written by Tyler Yell, Trading Instructor To contact Tyler, email [email protected]南京夜网 . To be added to Tyler's e-mail distribution list, please click here . Unsure which indicators match up with your skill set? Take our Forex Trader IQ Course to receive a custom learning path for how to trade FX.
This story Administrator ready to work first appeared on Nanjing Night Net.


text:
Governor Patrick outlines strong measures, promises action to stem the tide of death, family devastation and community distress opiate addition has brought to our communities.
It's a start.
On Thursday, Gov. Deval Patrick declared the epidemic of opiate addiction a public-health emergency. In doing so, he signaled that perhaps this time, a coordinated effort to stem a deadly disease can finally take shape in our state and on our streets. We commend him for a bold use of his executive authority.
Several weeks ago, this newspaper called on the governor to commission a group of the best minds from all disciplines – law enforcement, medicine, private help groups and public health entities, to formulate a cohesive attack plan. We asked your help in letting him know how much we need and want decisive, innovative and consistent action to stem the tide of death, family devastation and community distress sweeping our cities and towns.
We delivered your letters to him this week, adding your voices to our own stories and editorials, and to the calls to action of legislators like Senate President Therese Murray of Plymouth and Quincy's Sen. John Keenan.
One of Gov. Patrick's actions spoke directly to that issue when he said he would reinvigorate the commonwealth's Interagency Council on Substance Abuse and Prevention with added members from public health, provider organizations, law enforcement, municipalities and families impacted by the opiate epidemic. He is going to ask that group to come back in two months with recommendations on everything from how to better coordinate services, align private insurance with state-issued insurance, and divert non-violent criminal defendants struggling with addiction into treatment programs.
More money for those treatment centers and programs has been a chronic need; $20 million from the general fund will start to address that gaping hole in the coordinated effort to save lives. Some of the money will be applied to programs for the general public and some for use in our correctional facilities, which house thousands of drug abusers and addicts.
Through this decree, he also immediately allowed first responders to carry and administer naloxone – known as Narcan – the drug that reverses the effects of overdoses.
And to provide families and friends of addicts who fear a loved one may overdose better access to Narcan, he ordered that it be made widely available through standing-order prescriptions in pharmacies.
In what we believe is a necessary move, Patrick has ordered the Department of Public Health to immediately prohibit the prescribing and dispensing of the latest and most potent opioid approved by the FDA, Zohydro, until it can be determined that adequate measures are in place to safeguard against the potential for street sale and overdose
Changing the previously voluntary program for prescription monitoring by physicians and pharmacies to better safeguard against abuse or misuse into a mandatory one may be controversial among the medical community. But time will tell if it is an effective tool to stop "prescription shopping" for opioids from doctor to doctor.
Any or all of these efforts will work only if there is consistent, committed and coordinated action on the part of private and public entities and of all of us, to save ourselves and our communities.
This week, we made a start.


text:
Statewide task force wants to hear from Salina area citizens
March 31, 2006 (06-080)
News Contact: Maggie Thompson, (785) 296-5613
Statewide task force wants to hear from Salina area citizens
TOPEKA, Kan., – The Driving Force, a statewide citizen task force announced in February by Governor Kathleen Sebelius, is holding its first meeting in Salina and wants to hear from area citizens. The task force is charged with recommending ways to reduce the number of people killed and injured on Kansas roadways.
"I encourage Kansans in every community to get involved in this process, either by sharing information or simply doing what they can to be safe while driving," Governor Sebelius said.
The task force meeting will be April 7 at the Kansas Highway Patrol Training Academy in Salina from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. with time set aside for public comment from 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. While the entire meeting is open to the public, the task force encourages attendance during the 2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. time period. During that time, the task force hopes to hear from area citizens whose lives have been affected by traffic crashes or who have recommendations for ways to reduce the number of people being killed or injured on Kansas roadways.
The Driving Force meeting in Salina is the first of seven meetings that will be held across the state from April to September. The task force meetings will focus on different aspects of Kansas roadways and traffic crashes. Several of the concepts include issues such as education surrounding fatalities and injuries on Kansas roadways, seatbelt/booster seats, teens/older drivers, speeding, work zone safety, impaired/inattentive driving, emergency medical response, debilitating injuries and their effect on Kansans, suspended drivers, enforcing current laws and insurance.
The goal of The Driving Force is to produce recommendations to reduce the number of fatalities and injuries on Kansas roadways. These recommendations could include changes in the areas of education, enforcement, engineering and legislation.
Jeff Boerger, president of the Kansas Speedway, and Darlene Whitlock, trauma project coordinator at Stormont-Vail TraumaCare in Topeka will serve as co-chairs of The Driving Force, which is also made up of other concerned individuals from a wide range of professions across the state.
For more information on The Driving Force and its efforts to reduce fatalities and injuries on Kansas roadways please contact Maggie Thompson, at the Kansas Department of Transportation at (785) 296-5613 or email@example.com.
The Driving Force is a part of Kansas' Safer Driving, Safer Roads campaign. The purpose of this campaign is to inform and change driver attitudes and behavior to create a safer environment for all. The Safer Driving, Safer Roads campaign is being led in a unique cross-agency endeavor by the Kansas Department of Transportation, the Kansas Highway Patrol and the Kansas Department of Health and Environment.


text:
April 12, 2005
Los Angeles—A team of three UCLA Anderson Executive MBA (EMBA) students has advanced to the final round of the 2004/2005 Honeywell Aerospace Growth Challenge, a technology transfer business plan competition now in its second year. They will compete for a winner-take-all $100,000 prize when they present their plan to a panel of Honeywell Aerospace senior executives at the final round session in Phoenix, Arizona on April 30. Additionally, the winning team's university will receive $50,000.
EMBA students Anthony (Tony) Jackson, Ken Tran and Wei-Cheng (Wilson) Lin, all of the Class of 2005, will present their business plan, which recommends and outlines the development of an intelligent component system that will enable oil industry service providers to incorporate innovative new technologies in their recovery methods for oil reserves. These state-of-the-art technologies will be needed over the next several years, in order to tap more oil reserves to meet growing demand for oil, as the current recovery processes will not keep up with demand.
Sponsored by Honeywell Aerospace, a $10 billion division of Honeywell Inc., the Honeywell Aerospace Growth Challenge engages participants to develop new growth business plans utilizing existing Honeywell technologies. Business and engineering students from five top universities (Arizona State, Carnegie Mellon, Purdue, University of Arizona and UCLA) are invited to participate in the competition. The teams are tasked with feasibility analysis and business plan development, and have access to Honeywell engineers and managers as they prepare their plans for presentation to company executives. The competition's primary goal of is to identify new business concepts and opportunities to apply Honeywell technologies beyond the aerospace industry markets.
In developing their plan, Jackson, Tran and Lin not only brought their diverse professional expertise to the table, but also the knowledge they've gained from their Executive MBA education. UCLA Anderson's EMBA program offers a learning model that emphasizes an integrated, cross-functional approach to management, proficiency in analytical problem-solving skills and development of strategic leadership skills.
In commenting on his experience with this competition, Tran said, "the Honeywell Challenge has provided me with the opportunity to "kaizen" my skills in generating business ideas. Kaizen is a Japanese word that means continuous improvement. Like Honeywell, our team believes whatever is worth doing is worth improving."
When this year's competition began, UCLA Anderson had four teams entered in the Growth Challenge: two EMBA teams and two teams composed of students in the Fully Employed MBA (FEMBA) program. Both EMBA teams advanced through the second round, as did one FEMBA team. However, because each institution could have only one team in the final round, UCLA Anderson had to nominate one team to advance, and that decision came down to the strongest team at that point in the competition…and that team was composed of EMBA students Jackson, Tran and Lin.
Below are bio briefs on the UCLA Anderson/Honeywell Aerospace Growth Challenge team members:
Tony Jackson, who has more than 15 years of leadership experience in the healthcare industry, is currently vice president of specialty clinical services at Community Hospital of San Bernardino. In addition to his formal education—he has a doctor of pharmacy degree—Jackson has an entrepreneurial drive that has led to a number of exciting ventures, including sole proprietorship in a postal, ship and copy center, lead partnership in a podiatric prosthetic manufacturing company and principal ownership of a consultancy specializing in optimizing operations of hospital-based ancillary departments.
Ken Tran, a focused, passionate and persistent achiever with more than13 years of experience, is the vice president of operations at Interbath, Inc. With a master's degree in engineering, Tran honed his operational skills on the front line of the manufacturing plant. His workflow redesigns and innovate process re-engineering lead to substantial improvements in plant productivity and reductions in manufacturing costs. His success in senior management is also marked by his entrepreneurial spirit, which led him to expand beyond his current role to provide significant contributions to new product design, product packaging design and innovative improvements in supply chain management.
Wilson Lin, Ph.D., is a high-technology business development consultant and a visionary product developer and business strategist in the high tech industry of fiber optics, semiconductor materials and photonic devices. A committed scientist who holds five U.S. patents, Lin also has a passion for entrepreneurship that has led him to become an integral contributor and team member for four start-up companies. At the most recent firm, Oluma, Inc., he was responsible for managing product cycles, developing business synergies with external partners and aligning strategic partner in the product delivery chain.
About UCLA Anderson School of Management
UCLA Anderson School of Management is perennially ranked among the top-tier business schools in the world. Award-winning faculty renowned for their research and teaching, highly selective admissions, successful alumni and world-class facilities combine to provide an extraordinary learning environment. UCLA Anderson constituents are part of a culture that values individual vision, intellectual discipline and a sense of teamwork and collegiality.
Established in 1935, UCLA Anderson School of Management provides management education to more than 1,400 students enrolled in MBA and doctoral programs, and some 2,000 executives and managers enrolled annually in executive education programs. Recognizing that the school offers unparalleled expertise in management education, the world's business community turns to UCLA Anderson School of Management as a center of influence for the ideas, innovations, strategies and talent that will shape the future.


text:
Juniper Networks' infringement case against Palo Alto Networks resulted in a mistrial when a jury failed to reach a decision on all three of the disputed patents. Palo Alto shares rose as much as 13 percent on the news.
Juniper, which provides security software to prevent unauthorized computer intrusions, sued Palo Alto in 2011. A jury in federal court in Wilmington, Del., deliberated about six hours Friday following a two-week trial before telling U.S. District Judge Sue Robinson that they couldn't agree on the third patent. Robinson then dismissed the jury.
"While we wish this jury had been able to reach a unanimous conclusion, we look forward to presenting our case to a new jury in the near future," Juniper said in an emailed statement.
Palo Alto rose $7.67, or 11 percent, to $77.12 Friday in New York trading, after climbing as high at $78.59. Juniper fell 18 cents to $26.26.
"We continue to stand by our position that we do not infringe on their patents and are committed to delivering innovation and providing the network security market with disruptive technologies," Mark McLaughlin, chief executive officer of Palo Alto, said in a statement.
Palo Alto, founded by former Juniper employees and based in Santa Clara, "will continue to harm Juniper's interests" unless its unauthorized use of the patented technology is stopped, Juniper said in the complaint.
Juniper, based in Sunnyvale, had agreed to discuss a settlement if Palo Alto was found to have infringed, Robinson said in an order Thursday.
Juniper, under pressure from hedge funds Elliott Management and Jana Partners, said last month it would return at least $3 billion to shareholders and cut $160 million in expenses.


text:
The World's Largest Horse Race
~by James Moore
As with any sports lover, I am constantly trying to discover a new sport that I have never heard of and want to learn more about. So…when I came across a sport that literally pits Man against Beast (or, more specific, Man against Man ON Beast), I needed to shout it from the rooftops and have everyone jump in the saddle to explore this extremely interesting battle.
This is not a test of strength or power, believe it or not – it is a test of stamina. The location is a Welsh town called, Llanwrtyd Wells; the event is annual and called, Man Vs. Horse. Yes, the sport is exactly what the name states: Human beings are athletes in the event, and they must compete to win a foot/hoof race against other athletes who are mounted on their horses.
This is one sporting event that has a hysterical back-story. What began as a race in 1980, actually came about because of a landlord (Gordon Green, owner of a pub called, Neuadd Arms) who heard two men debating about whether or not a man could beat a horse when they were set beside each other in a cross country race.
One person spoke about the harshness that long distances could bring to any species, man or animal, which means that the man had just as much of a chance to win as the equine. Thus…a challenge was born and the very first event was scheduled.
Now, make sure to take the word 'man' not as a literal but as a general term. Because the female brigade was definitely a part of the race over the years. Slightly less in length than a traditional marathon, this event goes over much harder terrain than, say, paved city blocks. And the rules changed over time, to allow many people to enter. It was in 1985 that cyclists also competed. And in 1989, the first horse was actually beaten by three whole minutes by a British cyclist named, Tim Gould.
Cyclists aside, there have been very real moments in time when a human on foot beat the horse. It was in 2004, when Huw Lobb, ran to victory and finally won the cash prize that had been growing since the race's first run – just waiting for a person on foot to actually have the stamina and speed to make the horse wonder what had just happened.
This is no small race, by the way. The 'buzz' has gotten about in various countries and in various groups – through racers, cyclists, as well as the lovers of the equine realm. And in 2007, the highest number of competitors ever (500 runners and 40 horses), came to pass. And in this year yet another human athlete beat the first horse…this time, by eleven minutes.
As always, there was debate regarding this event. Controversy occurred when all 'vet checks' were deducted from the horses' time. But when that rule was protested by pretty much all the athletes in the event, the 2010 race went back to the beginning rules and regs, but a horse was the triumphant one, winning by 10 minutes.
2011is referred to as the 'Year of the Horse' where this competition is concerned. The hard turf and rough, wet terrain was actually far easier for the horse that year.
Over the years various issues have come into play with this event. 2013 actually had to deal with 'real life' forestry processes that made the route of the race have to be redesigned, bringing about a 24 mile competition.
And whether you are a Triple Crown fan, or just in love with a certain racetrack out there in America, you should know that with 65 horses (44 completing the course), this small Welsh town can claim "the world's largest horse race." Take that, Churchill Downs. Not only does Llanwrtyd Wells bring the equine families in droves, but it also has a unique history that can not be beat.
You have got to check this one out!


text:
Thursday, January 1, 2009
Will Translate for Genealogy Help
But I have a day job. I am a translator. And to be honest, I am just as passionate about my job as I am about my hobby. Some days when I go to work I have to pinch myself and say, "I cannot believe I am getting paid to do what I love."
But what is even better than genealogy or languages? Genealogy AND languages … Heaven.
This combination is something that is not going to happen much in my research of my lines or my husband's lines. Not just because most of my lines involve Scots-Irish, English, and Welsh, because my husband's ancestors are continental Europeans: German, Italian, and Jews from Romania. Problem is, I do not really translate German, Italian, or Romanian (well, German maybe a little bit).
Not to worry. There are a lot of other researchers out there, and some of them have ancestors from Eastern Europe. And I have been privileged to be able to help out two people so far in their ancestor research, one a co-worker and the other my husband's cousin. For the co-worker I translated the discharge papers (from the Imperial Russian Army) of one of her husband's ancestors, and for my husband's cousin, the certificate of marriage of two of his ancestors (from Hungarian).
Documents of genealogical interest tend not to have complex syntax, but they do present a specific set of challenges. For one thing, the language is often archaic and the places and procedures involved may no longer exist or be practiced. The terminology is often specific to a particular bureaucratic sphere. For another thing, these documents are old and therefore possibly not in the best of shape.
In the case of Hungarian certificate of marriage, it was a copy made in 1911 of a document originally dated 1885. The copy had been folded in eight sections, and the document had started to disintegrate at the folds, so that at some point someone had felt compelled to place tape over these folds. And the tape did what tape does – it darkened with age, so that on the digital image I received by e-mail it was difficult to distinguish the text underneath these taped areas. However, because the document followed a fixed and somewhat repetitive format, I was able to guess what appeared in some of the blanks (and indicated that it was a guess in the translation notes, of course). For some partial words, especially the beginnings of the words, I could guess what the entire words were. Unfortunately, I know of no reverse sort dictionary for Hungarian (several reverse sort dictionaries exist for Russian), so guessing based on end fragments yielded little success. And there was at least one whole word that presented a problem for me: bitközség. I know that község means town, village, or community, but in this case I do not know what the affixed modifier "bit" adds to that. I did some searches, but was unable to come up with anything before the cousin brought the translation to show to relatives. Nagy Karoly, the town in question, refers both to an rtv (town with settled council) and to the jaras, or district, within which it was located and of which it was the district seat. Here bitközség would be referring to a municipality within the district.
In the case of the 1896 Russian Army discharge papers, it was the place names and unit names that were the biggest challenge: the native town of the discharged man was located in that corner of the Russian Empire which now straddles Poland, Lithuania, and Belarus. The document form was in Russian, but I could not be sure that all the handwritten entries for proper names were based on Russian names or their Polish or Lithuanian version. Three websites were particularly helpful in my search. One contained a listing of shtetls in Lithuania; this website belongs to the Lithuanian-Jewish Special Interest Group (http://www.jewishgen.org/Litvak/). The other websites belong to the Polish Genealogical Society of America (http://www.pgsa.org) and Polish Roots (http://www.polishroots.org). The soldier in question was an Old Believer; this experience provided a reminder that whether an East European ancestor was Jewish or gentile, it's always a good idea to check both Jewish and non-Jewish East European sites.
On top of all the other difficulties presented by the document, the handwriting wasn't terribly good (a problem familiar to all of us). To compensate for this, however, the document was interesting for some of the details it provided on what was of interest to the Russian authorities: "If, when he enters active service, [name] brings his own boots with him which are at least nine vershoks in length and undergarments which are suitable for use, then upon his arrival these items may be appropriated and money will be paid to him for these items," followed by the specific price to be paid for each type of garment.
I learned a lot from translating these documents: geographic terminology, a bit about the military bureaucracy of the Russian Empire, and Jewish marriage customs in the Austro-Hungarian Empire., among other things.
2 comments:
It was interesting to read about the detective work you did in regard to these translations. Great job! So many challenges get in the way of reading foreign documents, and the foreign languages are not always the most difficult part.ReplyDelete
Just curious - what is your background in these languages? Did you spend some time living in Eastern Europe?
Hi Lisa,ReplyDelete
Just noticed your comments today (I need to figure out how to turn on comment notification on this blog).
I don't have any Eastern European family background, but I majored in Russian in college and work as a translator (the actual inspiration was seeing Sergey Bondarchuk's movie version of War and Peace when I was a kid), and I have picked up several other Eastern European languages along the way. I spent a summer in Russia, but that was all.
It was a lot of fun doing these translations, so I'm hoping I get more chances like this.
Glad you enjoyed the article,