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WHO: The Detroit College Promise
WHAT: 5K Run/Walk
WHERE: Detroit Riverfront - Rivard Square which is near Rivard and St. Antoine
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"Inclusive Design doesn't mean you're designing one thing for all people. You're designing a diversity of ways to participate so everyone has a sense of belonging."
—Susan Goltsman, Founding Principal of MIG, Inc., co-author of Play for All Guidelines and The Inclusive City.
Where did you love to play as a child? Maybe it was a hill near your home. Or the fort you built out of boxes and blankets. Or, like me, a tower of climbing bars rising up from the asphalt behind your school.
I've been talking about playgrounds a lot lately. I've been sliding on a lot of slides and trying out a lot of swings. I've listened to people talk about why they came to play and wondered who wasn't able to join in. I've spent time with pioneers in playground design, like Susan Goltsman, who was an extraordinary advocate for inclusive play and healthy human habitats. All this may seem odd for an adult who designs technology for a living, but here's why it matters: Designing for inclusion starts with recognizing exclusion.
A playground is a perfect microcosm for learning how to start.
I fell in love with the promise of human-centered design many years ago. I believe in the potential of technology to create equitable opportunities and empower people in meaningful ways. Yet, how do we know which human, exactly, belongs in the "center"?
How often are we using ourselves as that central human, even unintentionally?
When we design using our own abilities and resources as a baseline we can end up creating things that work for people with similar circumstances, but excluding everyone else. Imagine a playground full of only one kind of swing. A swing that requires you to be a certain height with two arms and two legs. The only people who will come to play are people who match this design. Because the design welcomes them and no one else.
And yet, there are many different ways you can design an experience of swinging. You can adjust the shape and size of the seat. You can keep a person stationary and swing the environment around them. Participation doesn't require a particular design. But a particular design will prohibit participation.
The same phenomenon applies to technology. If writing stories requires a keyboard, screen, and fluency in English, the only stories we'd hear would be from people who match these requirements. If purchasing food in a café requires a touchscreen and credit card, anyone who is unable to see the screen or doesn't have the right form of payment is excluded. Each feature created by designers, developers, or employers determines who can interact with an environment and who is left out.
So, who's at the center of human-centered design? "Designing for the 80%" is a term I heard early in my career. Yet the defining traits of people within that 80% are often based on demographics and marketing segments, two categorizations of humans that have more to do with social and business power structures than with how people actually experience the world. Even methods that focus on designing for the edge case or "extremes" are based on an assumption that there's such a thing as "normal" humans with normal use cases.
All human beings are constantly changing, growing, and interacting with the world in diverse ways. Each day we have dozens of interactions with technology. The more we move, change, and grow, the more our technology should move, change, and grow with us. This diversity is a reflection of how people really are. There's no such thing as normal.
When developing inclusive playgrounds designers spend time with children who have a wide range of abilities and disabilities. For user experience design, very little time in our education or career development is spent on learning about disability. When taught, it's often under the topic of accessibility requirements. Yet one of the most powerful statements regarding the future of interaction with technology comes from the World Report on Disability, published by the World Health Organization in 2011:
"Disability is a complex phenomenon, reflecting the interaction between features of a person's body and features of the society in which they live."
A mismatched interaction between a person and their environment is a function of design. Change the environment, not the body. For people who design and develop technology, every choice we make either raises or lowers these barriers.
A few things have become clear as I've looked to playgrounds as a guiding analogy. It's not about creating perfect solutions every time. It's not about creating lowest common denominators or one-size-fits-all solutions. Rather, it's a new way of finding new design constraints to challenge old paradigms and outdated norms. It's about being mindful of the gaps we create between people and the world around them.
By recognizing exclusion we can start to build empathy for people who interact with unwelcoming designs every day of their lives. When we include people in our design process who have a range of abilities and disabilities, we can discover solutions that benefit everyone.
A design that works well for someone with one arm can also benefit someone with a broken elbow, or a new parent cradling an infant. Ultimately, we all experience exclusion in our lives. Places where we don't fit. Mismatches between us and a product or environment. Even if it's temporary, situational, or simply the progression of aging, we each face barriers to participating as we move through the world.
The physical, digital, and social spaces where we interact with each other are inclusive or exclusive by design. When we design diverse ways for people to participate, we just might be surprised by who shows up to play.
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Kat Holmes is best known for her thought leadership in reexamining disability and diversity as sources of innovation. As Director of Inclusive Design at Microsoft she leads the development of the Inclusive toolkit, a free resource with simple starting points for this emerging practice. She's always experimenting with ways to make filmmaking a part of the design process and has created a number short films. In 2014 she collaborated with VICE Media and Warner Brothers to create a two-part documentary: Captivated by Her, based on the Spike Jonze film her. Holmes is frequently invited to speak about design, most recently in an interview with FastCo, the White House's South by South Lawn, design.co, Pixar, Walt Disney Imagineering, and Girls Who Code. She enjoys partnering with companies, universities, and students to practice inclusive design in their work, early and often.
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Have Fun Creating an Original Painting
For many people, painting can be a relaxing hobby that helps them to express themselves. Professional paintings may intimidate beginners, as they are often detailed and realistic. However, anyone can paint a fantastic painting that expresses a part of themselves, or one that simply looks pretty. The following advice can help beginners to get going in the face of intimidation.
Painting Supplies to Have Before Starting to Paint
Before beginning painting, there are a few supplies that are very important to have. The following items are essential or near essential when first starting out:
- A drawing tablet and pencils
- Canvases
- A variety of paint colors (usually either acrylic, oil, or watercolor)
- Starter brushes
- Medium (to mix with the paint)
- Some sort of towel
- A palette or palette paper
- Paintbrush cleaner (for oils)
Easels, an apron, floor coverings, and other accessories are more optional.
In terms of what artist paint brushes to pick, it is often a good idea for beginners to purchase a wide variety of brushes. Large brushes are generally good for wide strokes, while thin, small brushes are better for details. Brushes vary greatly in quality, so it is important to choose how much time one wants to devote to the art. If one is simply experimenting, it may be best to choose cheaper, lower quality brushes. If someone is instead planning on painting much more in the future, it may be better to purchase sturdier, more expensive brushes.
It may also be wise to buy several canvases while one is at the art store. That way, he or she may be more inspired to paint on a whim instead of having to go to the store every time the urge to paint strikes. It can be fun to have, say, a big canvas for a large painting and several smaller canvases for less-detailed paintings.
When choosing what type of paint to use, it helps to have some experience working with different paint types beforehand. Watercolors, acrylics, tempera, and oils are vastly different paint types. Watercolors require a steady, careful hand, while oils are messier but more forgiving. Acrylics are somewhere in between, as they are not as thick as oils but they do allow for some mistakes. Taking a painting class or trying out a friend's paints first can be a good idea before purchasing a whole paint set.
Basic Techniques for Painting an Art Canvas
Before painting, many professional painters draw their subject from many angles to get a good idea of how they will design the painting, and in order to get an intimate idea of what they are painting. It is important for beginners to get in the habit of drawing pictures beforehand so that they can figure out what they are painting before they paint it. This technique can lead to better paintings and less frustration.
After drawing sketches, many artists will draw a faint outline of their subject directly onto the canvas. Some artists will make the canvas into a grid so that all objects are lined up properly. These lines do not really show up for acrylics or oils, but they may for watercolors. They can be erased with a simple eraser, but an eraser can also remove some of the dried paint as well. Thus, it is best to draw the sketch with a light touch, to begin with.
Once the sketches are done and all items are prepared, painting can commence. When painting, artists can get as realistic or as abstract as they want. If painting a scene realistically, it is recommended that many colors be pulled out of the scene, rather than just the obvious colors. For instance, when painting a brown purse, colors like yellow, red, and purple may be added, rather than just using a plain brown (Bryce Vinokurov, U.C. Davis).
Helpful Tips for Beginners
When getting ready to paint, it is often helpful to set up the whole area first. It may be a good idea, especially if one is especially messy, to cover up the floor or table with old sheets or newspapers. Also, it is often a good idea to wear old apron or very old and ruined clothes. Paint can simply ruin good clothes, so it is important to never wear a favorite outfit while painting.
Also, for mixing "perfect" colors, a painter should squeeze a little bit every paint color out on his or her palette before beginning. This way, one can use all colors that he or she sees in a scene without having to squeeze out more paint every time a new color is needed.
When painting as a hobby, the most important thing to remember is to have fun. A painting does not have to be perfect. It can be anything that the artist wants it to be.


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Public vs. Private Policing
April 19, 2010
Chris Bragg
Public versus Private Policing
In recent years, both the numbers of police officers in the United States has been declining. However, the rates for many white-collar crimes, such as computer crimes, employee theft, and fraud, are increasing. Public policing has been known to have a monopoly on policing until the increased trend in private policing in the United States. Public and private policing have many similarities as well as differences and the distinction between public and private police are often blurred. Public Policing
Public policing has always been known as the frontline in protecting the society and one of their major assets is the public's accountability. Recent studies have shown that to some people, a uniformed police can transmit a feeling of respect and security, and through that, he may even be preventing crime just by their presence. The role of public policing is governing both the future and the past: preventing crime and rendering justice with respect to past crimes. Its favored strategy is deterrence on punishment because punishment promises both to prevent crime and to exact a cost for misdeeds already done. Public policing must provide a full range of police services to the public. Public police are particularly experienced, trained, and skilled in the exercise of persuasive authority to command compliance with their safety orders and needs. They are also trained and effective in the use of tactics such as undercover policing, arrest, use of weaponry to protect themselves and the public as-needed, and investigation related to preparing cases for referral to the prosecutor. On the other hand, public police must be taught 'how to' do community policing, a type of policing that requires an entirely different approach and language. It requires a different manner of speaking and a different choice of words from traditional policing. It requires a different mindset and attitude toward the public, and a different kind of leadership from the top down. Community policing requires officers to stay put in one neighborhood and build long-term relationships with shoppers, residents, businesses, and employees. It requires officers to be much more proactive and friendly than normal, receptive to suggestions, and willing to use a participatory process to set at least some policing goals and priorities. It requires language not command-oriented and language that does not tend to escalate emotions or raise hackles of those being questioned and not in trouble, or those causing disturbances. It rarely requires arrest as the first resort. It usually requires conversation, negotiation, and mediation that move both parties toward the center, and toward a mutually satisfactory reduction of tempers and threats. Public policing is known to society as the police who protect our communities and arrest those individuals who commit crime. Public policing has the role to maintain law and order, preserve peace, and prevent crime. Public police are employed by governments and paid for by tax dollars and grants. Private Policing
Private policing, while emerging as a new industry, is not a new phenomenon and predates the existence of public policing as witnessed today. Private police look and behave as if public police and describing their function often involves a comparison of the activities and responsibilities of the two. The increase of private policing has been in response to many changes in society such as the increase of "mass private property" in the form of large shopping complexes, cinemas, large retail stores, and large compound style housing estates or gated communities. These require constant surveillance for the safety of shoppers and residents. In fact, adequate security has become one of those value-added extras that attract customers and residents. Technological advances, such as high-tech video surveillance cameras,...
References: T. Jones. (1998). Private Security and Public Policing. Retrieved April 19, 2010 from www.questia.com/PM.qst?a=o&d=30434190
Shearing and Stenning. (1983). The Interweaving of Public and Private Police. Retrieved on April 19, 2010 from web.mit.edu/gtmarx/www/private.html
(May 12, 2009). Private security and public policing. Retrieved on April 19, 2010 from www.statcan.gc.ca › ... › 85-002-X_ › _Juristat
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The secret to Ronda Rousey's success is…Pokémon!
Who is Ronda Rousey? You must have heard the name bandied around the Interwebs all weekend, after she successfully defended her Woman's Bantamweight title against Bethe Correia, successfully beating her opponent in an incredible 34 seconds by K.O.. But we're not talking about boxing here per se, but an American mixed martial arts UFC champion, in fact, the UFC's first ever female champion, with 12 out of 12 wins, 3 by knockout, and 9 by submission. She is the UFC's hottest property right now.
What is the secret to her success? Well, on top of the enormous amount of training she does, and possibly even her Paleo/Warrior diet, the secret could actually be something a lot more geekier than one could ever imagine.
It has recently come to light that she is a crazy Pokémon geek! Who would have thought it? She even goes as far as specifically cite that Nintendo's addictive range of Pokémon games made her lose a lot of weight as a kid, and to this day, she is still obsessed. You can see her admission here:
So remember, if you think Pokémon is the devil, or worried that they are making kids sad and obese, take the above as proof that it can go some way into influencing our future offspring into UFC bad-asses that can fend for themselves, and remain true geeks. Way to go, Nintendo!
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As companies large and small in Asia are gearing up for growth, the limiting factor for capturing this opportunity is talent. The 2017 AmCham Human Resources Conference addresses key challenges that Hong Kong is facing in delivering a workforce that can help companies capture this opportunity in Asia and China.
Date: December 8, 2017
Time: 8:00am - 2:25pm
Venue: JW Marriott Hotel Hong Kong
Morning Keynote: Creating A Thriving Workforce: The Path to Making Hong Kong a Global Talent Leader
- Kate Bravery, Global Practices Leader, Career, Mercer
Luncheon Keynote CEO Panel: Are the Business and HR Aligned to Capture Growth?
- Karena Belin, Co-Founder, WHub
- Wai-Kwong Seck, CEO-Asia Pacific, State Street Bank & Co
- Bernie Ting, Chairman, Hong Kong Q-Mark Council
- Sean O. Ferguson, Associate Dean (Master's Programs), Director of MBA Programs, HKUST Business School at Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST)
Concurrent Panel 1: Creating the DNA that Fuels Sustainable Growth – An Innovation Culture
- Don Duquette, Executive Vice President, Learning Solutions, GP Strategies (Hong Kong) Limited
- Jo Shum, Managing Director, Groupe SEB
- Rosaline Koo, Founder and CEO, CXA Group
- Wendy Zhang, AmCham HK Human Resources Committee Vice Chair
- Lale Kesebi, Chief Communications Officer & Head of Strategic Engagement, Li & Fung
Concurrent Panel 2: The March of the Robots – Is your Workforce Prepared for Artificial Intelligence?
- Gautam Dev, Regional Director of Human Resources – Talent and Leadership (Prudential Corporation Asia), Prudential Hong Kong Limited
- Michael Gold, Editor, Asia Pacific, The Economist Intelligence Unit
- Patrick Kirby, Director, Management Consulting, KPMG
- Ashley Steinhausen, Business Development Director (APAC), Agile1
- Helen Colquhoun, Partner, DLA Piper
- Jennifer Van Dale, Partner, Head of Employment Asia, Eversheds LLP
Concurrent Panel 3: Global Mindset, Building a Workforce that can Deliver Beyond Hong Kong
- Bernard Coulaty, Founder & CEO, MOST Engaged Consulting Ltd
- Bradley Hall, Senior Advisor – Human Resources, Huawei
- Jane Morgan, Managing Director, HK, Golin
- Anna Champion, Founder, The Talent Lighthouse
- Mitya New, Managing Director, Leading Organisations International Co Ltd
Concurrent Panel 4: The Evolving Role of the Expat in the Hong Kong Workforce
- Lee Quane, Regional Director-Asia, ECA International
- Fran Thompson, Managing Director, Pathfinder Talent Solutions
- Penny van Niel, Independent Executive Coach
- Sean O. Ferguson, Associate Dean (Master's Programs), Director of MBA Programs, HKUST Business School at Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST)


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Get married in the truly unrivalled location of Pendennis Castle.
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01326 310 106 / 01326 310 100
Say "I do" in the atmospheric surroundings of the circular Keep, contained within an outer wall and surrounded by a secluded grassy Chemise. Enjoy a glass of bubbly after your ceremony or pause for photographs. Alternatively exchange your wedding vows in one of our licensed rooms inside the newly refurbished Royal Artillery Barracks.
Wedding Brochure
To find out everything you would need to know about the weddings at Pendennis Castle, please download a brochure here. Should you like to find out more about a wedding at Pendennis Castle, please do not hesitate to contact us.See the wedding brochure
Event Spaces
Pendennis Castle offers a range of unique venue choices. The Lower Gun Room inside the ancient Castle Keep is an especially evocative setting for Civil Wedding Ceremonies. Similarly, inside the newly refurvished Royal Artillery Barracks, the Melvill Room is flooded by natural light with panoramic views out to sea offering a delightful space for 'tying the knot' and can be used for exclusive dinners. Or why not try the Killigrew Room which lends itself beautifully to couples wishing to invite larger numbers to help celebrate their very special day.See all rooms
Can't wait to get married in a stunning castle by the sea?
Say 'I Do' inside the atmospheric Castle Keep surrounded by friends and family before celebrating you union in the newly refurbished Royal Artillery Barracks as you embark on the next chapter of your lives together.
Choose between one of the Saturdays below or contact us to find out which other dates we have available.
Available Saturdays:
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Wedding Showcase and fair
Join us on the Sunday 1 March between 11am and 3pm as we throw open the doors and discover this picturesque castle dressed for a wedding ceremony and the Royal Artillery Barracks set for the wedding reception before you meet our dedicated Hospitality Event Co-ordinators and accredited local suppliers who'll help bring your dream day to reality.
Want a sneak peek? Take advantage of this opportunity to discuss your specific requirements with one of our Wedding Specialists who will be delighted to give you a private tour of this picturesque castle dressed for a wedding on Saturday 29 February. Booking is essential for this exclusive look so please contact us on 01326 310106 for further details.Book your place
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FRIEND® Prototype - Aviation
The first FRIEND prototype was developed ten years ago for the aviation industry, and it proved the feasibility of the FRIEND concept. Based on the know-how acquired during the development of the first FRIEND prototype, the FRIEND project has been relaunched in 2008 with the aim to provide an innovative and sustainable solution to SWIM in Communities of Interest (i.e., the aviation industry, financial institutes, governmental organizations, etc.).
Based on the requirements and the priorities of European aviation industry and privately owned enterprises, the second prototype will also be developed for the aviation industry. The aviation industry where many autonomous stakeholders are involved and large amounts of data are being processed in real time will be the ideal case study best showing the powerfulness of the FRIEND concept.


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The word Valiant could mean:
- In universe
- SS Valiant, a space ship launched from Earth in 2065
- USS Valiant, the name of several Federation starships:
- USS Valiant (23rd century), a starship that was lost at Eminiar VII
- USS Valiant (NCC-74210), a Defiant-class starship manned by Red Squad
- USS Valiant (NCC-75418), a vessel assigned to Starfleet Battle Group Omega
- Real world
- "Valiant", the sixth season Deep Space Nine episode
- The Valiant, a novel
- USS Valiant (studio model), an Oberth-class studio model
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Representative Manager in Ufa Has Started its Activity in the Region
Representative office of IGC Lighting Technologies has been open in the capital of the Republic of Bashkortostan.
Ufa – is one of the main economic, cultural, sports and scientific centers of Russia. In the year 2013, Ufa was on the 7th place in the ranking of the 250 largest industrial centers of Russia. The region is developing rapidly, new facilities are being built, and the already existing ones are being upgraded. Luminaires manufactured by the Lighting Technologies are installed at such important sites as the Palace of Culture "Neftyanik", Congress Hall, Nesterov Museum, Hilton and many others.
To be even more effective in the region with such a big and increasing number of the projects, we decided to open our representative office in the region. Main goal of the newly opened office is improving the level of the Lighting Technologies brand recognition, providing professional support to our project partners and final customers, expanding our services and promotion activity in the republic.
Vladimir Volkov
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Republic Bashkortostan
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Australian ensemble film 2:37 follows a number of teenage students during a day at school. Right from the start, we know something bad happens as we see blood seeping out from under a locked bathroom door. Someone is seriously hurt. Suicide? We suspect as much. What we don't know is who the blood is coming from. The film then goes back to the beginning of the day as we try to piece together the clues to find out what will happen.
There's no shortage of likely candidates for self-harm, as all the students we follow have their problems to deal with. Macho jock Luke (Sam Harris) seems care-free enough, but he's a bully and may be compensating for insecurities. His girlfriend Sarah (Marni Spillane) is obsessed with being in love and has developed an eating disorder. There's Steven (Charles Baird), constantly teased for his medical conditions that have given him a pronounced limp and partial incontinence. There's Sean (Joel Mackenzie), resident pothead, outsider and struggling homosexual. Marcus (Frank Sweet) is pressured by his father to always excel at everything he does and shows signs of cracking. And then we have the one person we know isn't the victim: Marcus' sister Melody (Teresa Palmer), who's the one to first spot the blood at the beginning of the movie. Something is not right with her either, though the full extent of it isn't revealed until later on.
2:37 is the first and so far only film made by Murali K. Thalluri, who was only 22 years old when he completed it. As a debut project, the film shows potential and good intentions. There are problems in the execution, however, and while I don't presume to know Thalluri, many of them seem to stem from a lack of confidence in his own story. There are gimmicks used throughout the film that serve as little but distractions. The movie isn't entirely chronological, instead opting for a Memento-ish approach at times by having Scene A followed by Scene B, which shows the events immediately leading up to Scene A. Which is a fine method of creating intrigue, but it doesn't work here because there are no hooks. It's the difference between making the audience go "Oh, so that is how they got here", and making them go "Huh? Okay, so now they're here?"
Another puzzling inclusion are the numerous segments in black & white where the various students in close-up talk about their lives and thoughts. I don't see what these are supposed to represent. The characters aren't speaking to us, because they're looking off to the side as if being interviewed on a TV show. But the context and what is said doesn't indicate that they're actual interviews either. Are they inner monologues? No, because they're speaking as if revealing past information to the listener, which doesn't make sense when speaking to themselves. So just what are these segments? I don't know. A cynic might say it's laziness. "Show, don't tell" being ignored. Having recently watched Ingmar Bergman's Persona, I know there is great beauty and mystery to be found in the human face on film. More experienced actors might have been able to provide nuances and intrigue through these scenes no matter what the reasoning for them were. Alas, such is not the case here.
Watching 2:37, my mind often wandered to Gus Van Sant's Elephant. Both films deal with an ordinary school day ending in tragedy, and both shift focus between various characters. Much like Elephant, 2:37 employs plenty of long uninterrupted takes showing students walking through the school. Useful for making the setting come alive and feel like a familiar place, but it worked better in Van Sant's film due to that one's structure: a normal and uneventful day punctuated by horror to jerk you right out of the lull. In 2:37, we're in dysfunction junction all the way through, and there's little reason to make the day feel normal. This could have been off-set by having a character or two who weren't facing dire issues that culminate on this one day, but there's no such thing to be had. The impression I got was that everyone in the entire school had earth-shattering problems.
But for all its shortcomings, I find it hard to really hate 2:37. While the characters aren't terrible interesting, I still found myself caught up in their struggles from time to time, soap opera-ish as they may be. The eventual mysterious happening in the bathroom never left my mind, and Thalluri is smart in setting a number of scenes in there throughout the day. Every time someone enters, I wonder if this is when it's going to happen. The intrigue is always there, and it's resolved in a powerful and effective climax. More importantly, the underlying message of the movie is an important one. I'd say this would make the film good viewing for teenagers, although the its graphic scenes of sex and/or violence probably prohibits that.
I can't give the film that high a score; the flaws in the structure are too numerous and recurring, the acting doesn't impress, and the tone is uneven. But it's a movie I would like to have liked, which is a reaction many films fail to instill in me. I hope Thalluri makes more films in the future, so that I may one day look back at this one as the uneasy first steps of a good career. The potential is present.


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OCEANSIDE — The historic Old Mission San Luis Rey is putting the final touches on plans for its 29th annual Heritage Ball.Friends, family and supporters of the historic landmark will gather for a night of dinner, dancing and fundraising under the stars at 6 p.m. Aug. 25 at the mission, 4050 Mission Ave.
With Executive Director Father David Gaa, event chair and local community volunteer Gigi Gleason, and auction chairman Robbie Hass at the helm, the ball will serve food from Hunter Steakhouse and the chefs of Old Mission Luis Rey, that include hors d'oeuvres and a three-course dinner.
One of the highlights of this gala is the addition of an opportunity drawing in which both guests and the public will have the chance to enter to win a Holland American Line Cruise at only $50 per ticket. In addition there will be live auction items. To beautify and renew the adjacent courtyard to the church, a paddle-raiser auction will be held to not only restore Peyri Court to its original glory, but to also make it safer for all of the visiting school children while maintaining its historical integrity.
All proceeds of the Heritage Ball will benefit the restoration and renovation of Old Mission San Luis Rey. For more information on this event, to become a sponsor or purchase tickets, call (760) 757-3651, ext. 146 or visit heritageball.sanluisrey.org. Old Mission San Luis Rey, the King of the Missions, a National Historic Landmark, was founded in 1798. For more information, visit www.sanluisrey.org


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IOLA, Kan. – The Butler women jumped ahead early at Allen County on Wednesday and rolled to a 79-43 road victory.
The win is the fourth straight for the Grizzlies, who remain in first place in the Jayhawk East Conference at 17-2 overall and 8-2 in league play.
Butler scored the first four points of the game and quickly pushed the lead to double digits. After Jaelynn McLaurian and Kayna Simoneau each hit 3-pointers in the final minute of the first quarter, Butler led 32-7.
Butler was even tougher defensively in the second quarter, allowing just four points. The Grizzlies led Allen 46-11 at the break.
The Grizzlies pushed the lead to 40 in the second half when Dana Johnson scored in the post to make it 53-13 with 6:37 left in the third quarter. The lead hovered near that margin for the remainder of the contest.
Jaelynn McLaurian led Butler with 16 points. It is a career high, marking the first time the redshirt freshman has scored in double figures in her collegiate career. Kyla Callins had 15 and Jalise Smallwood scored 12. Lauryn Snipes pulled down 11 rebounds to lead Butler in that category. Camille Downs had four assists, while Snipes and Callins had four steals apiece.
Butler returns home on Saturday to face Independence, weather permitting. If a change is warranted due to impending wintery conditions, an announcement will be made on the website.


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Blessing Barn has a recipient in need of a new vehicle. If you have a vehicle you would be willing to donate, please contact Jacque Piggott at 815-382-0206. Your donation would be tax deductible.
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The Counseling Center is breaking out the coloring books, rounding the kickball bases, and so much more to put your mind and body at ease for this year's Wellness Week, starting March 7.
Each year, the Pace NYC Counseling Center and sponsoring organizations bring you Wellness Week, a week-long series of outreach events designed to promote mental, physical, and emotional wellness within the Pace Community. This year's events range from self defense to study breaks, and a queer sex panel in between. Check them out and join the conversation on Twitter at @PaceWellness16.
Turn it Around
Monday, March 7 | 6:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m. | Bianco Room
Presented by Pace student Abbe Dembowitz, we'll be turning negative thoughts to positive affirmations, one photo at a time. The Turn It Around Project's mission is to provide a simplistic approach to a complicated problem: Turn it around. In providing positive affirmations for negative thoughts through photographic expression, individuals will be able to gain a newfound sense of self. Together we can create awareness, community, and garner positivity for the best and worst in us all. Follow the Turn It Around Project on Instagram.
Mindful Mondays
Monday, March 7 | 8:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m. | Fulton Hall Lounge
RAs Alex, Melissa, and Daniel are making your Monday night more colorful and a lot less stressful with a group coloring session. Dare to go outside the lines.
Self Love and Sexual Health
Monday, March 7 | 9:00 p.m. | 182 Broadway, Main Lounge
RA Kelly is talking about sex, relationships, and how the two can healthfully come together to make us feel good about ourselves.
Self Defense Training
Tuesday, March 8 | 9:00 p.m. | 182 Broadway, Game Room
There's no such thing as being too prepared when it comes to your safety. RA Tyler is showing you how to protect yourself and be safe in the city that never sleeps with some self defense tips. Hi-yah! Take that, danger.
Safe Smart Dating
Tuesday, March 8 | 9:00 p.m.–11:00 p.m.| Student Union
Online dating, Tinder, blind date, mutual friends. There are so many ways to meet your special someone, which is why Jewish Women International, Sigma Delta Tau, and Zeta Beta Tau are hosting a peer-led discussion on how to keep it special and safe when you finally do meet that certain someone. Men and women alike will be discussing dating abuse, sexual assault, bystander intervention, and more at this workshop.
Exploring Your Chakra
Tuesday, March 8 | 10:00 p.m. | 182 Broadway, Screening Room
Get to know the seven energy points within you for a new outlook on meditation and spirituality. RA DazMann will help you navigate your chakras in a way that might just shock ya. Sorry, couldn't resist!
The Future Self Project
Wednesday, March 9 | 12:00 p.m.–1:10 p.m. | Meeting Room A
Who do you imagine you will be in four years? What will you be doing? Will you be graduating from Pace with honors? Will you be working at your dream job? Will you be traveling in another country? Will you be married? Will you be single and loving it? Design a time capsule to be opened in four years and see how far you've come.
Wednesday, March 9 | 5:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m. | One Pace Plaza, Gym
You're never too old for fun and games. Kick away your stress and watch if fly across the Gym.
Therapy Analyzed: Debunking Myths from the Couch
Wednesday, March 9 | 6:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m. | Bianco Room
What comes to your mind when you think about therapy? It is likely that you may have gotten these ideas from something you have seen in the media. This workshop aims to debunk these myths and promote therapy positivity across campus!
Self Defense
Wednesday, March 9 | 8:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m. | Fulton Hall, 2nd Floor
Safety comes first here at Pace. Learn some self-defense techniques that will prepare you for unexpected situations.
Healthy Snacking
Wednesday, March 9 | 8:00 p.m. | 182 Broadway, Screening Room
Ditch the Doritos and pick up some popcorn. RA Brandon is here to show you how to swap out your junk food for healthier options to get your mind and body feeling great.
What Does Addiction Look Like: This Story Might Surprise You
Thursday, March 10 | 6:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m. | Student Union
Watch the HBO documentary Addiction and stick around for a discussion about recent trends, myths, and misconceptions that are related to addiction.
Study and Chill
Thursday, March 10 | 8:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m. | 55 John Street, Basement
RA Dan is the man with a plan for passing your midterm exams. Join him in the basement of John Street for a quiet place to study and snack with your fellow Setters.
Let's Get Silly
Thursday, March 10 | 9:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m. | 55 John Street, Lobby
Squish your stress away, right between your fingers, with some homemade silly puddy, brought to you by RA Hunter. Learn about the history of Silly Putty and the interesting circumstances that led to its creation.
Queer Sex outside the Margins: Queer Wellness Panel
Friday, March 11 | 12:15 p.m.–5:00 p.m. | One Pace Plaza, Room W614
What is polyamory? How do we learn about sex? What's all the buzz with BDSM? Come join us for a presentation focused on kink, pornography, and sex positivity within the queer community! A panel of SEXperts will have a Q&A following the presentation and no question is off the table! Lunch will be provided, along with the chance to win a sexy prize.
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Just a quick update on why there haven't been any updates lately. I am looking at another computer, an iMac - everyone says they're the bestest. I'm done with this PC and ALL the stinky viruses that are associated with it. I'm working on a comic for Crown of Life Jr. and making some headway, tweaking TIHWM and playing lots and lots of music. I'll post some drawerings as soon as I am able. I'm kinda bored with Twitter right now - and I think maybe the last virus that knocked us out for a week came from there.....
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Full name: Zlatan Ibrahimovic
Date of birth:3 October 198
Place of birth: Malm?, Sweden
Height: 1.95 m (6 ft 5 in)
Playing position: Striker
Current club: Milan
Number: 11
Zlatan Ibrahimovic
Zlatan Ibrahimovic is a player with a great technique. He can fool a defender easily and has scored a lot of amazing goals. He played at Malmo FF, Ajax, Juventus, Internazionale, Barcelona and is now playing for AC Milan.
Biography of Ibrahimovic
Ibrahimovic's youth
Ibrahmiovic was born in Malmo, Sweden in 1981. He started his professional career at Malmo FF where he played 3 seasons. In 2001 Zlatan signed a contract at Dutch club Ajax Amsterdam.
At Ajax Ibrahimovic played an important role in the 2001-2002 championship. In a Champions League match against Olymipique Lyon Zlatan scored twice and Ajax reached the quarter finals of the Champions League that year. Ajax also won the 2003-2004 Dutch championship, which is until now the last championship win for Ajax. In his last homematch for Ajax Zlatan Ibrahimovic scored an amazing goal after a great solo in which he fooled several defenders, the goal was chosen as the best Ajax goal ever.
In 2004 Zlatan made the transfer to Juventus, he score 16 goals in his first season with Juventus and became Champion of Italy. In his second season he became again Champion of Italy but after Juventus was relegated to the Serie B after the Calciopoli scandal Ibrahimovic left Juventus for 25 million euro to Internazionale.
At his first season with Inter Ibrahimovic won again the Serie A with a record of 97 points and a record of 17 consecutive wins. Zlatan scored 15 goals that season and it was Inter's first championship win in 17 years. Inter won the 2007-2008 and 2008-2009 Serie A championship. Zlatan became topscorer of the 2008-2009 season by score 25 times.
In 2009 Ibrahimovic switched club with Samuel Eto'o and signed at Barcelona. Barcelona won La Liga that season with a record of 99 points out of 38 matches. Zlatan scored 16 league goals. After just 1 year he left Barcelona and signed at AC Milan.
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On 2010 Zlatan was loaned to Milan who have an option to buy him for 24 million euros. so far Milan is standing on the first place in the Serie A and Ibrahimovic has scored several goals.
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Vermont Gas has announced that it is not going through with the second phase of a natural gas pipeline that would have crossed underneath Lake Champlain to International Paper Ticonderoga Mill in New York.
The company said Tuesday that it had recently reviewed the costs and say the second phase is no longer viable.
The updated cost estimate for phase two is $105 million compared to an earlier estimate of $74 million.
Last year, Vermont Gas announced two cost increases, prompting the Vermont Public Service Board to investigate further. The board recently asked for an updated cost estimate for phase two.
The first phase of the pipeline is designed to reach Vergennes, Middlebury and other communities.
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SWEET. The social network we almost all use is finally letting us use our ever-so-clever photos in comments. That means no more clumsy Imgur links; now, the pics can appear directly as a comment.
Here's how it looks:
As Facebooker Bob Baldwin put it in a public post this morning, "When I'm talking with a friend, sometimes showing a photo helps me tell a story much better than words alone. If we're hanging out in person, I can show a photo from my phone, but on Facebook, I'd have to post a link to a photo. … I hope this will make threads with friends more expressive and engaging."
Just like with so many of the Facebook features you already know and love, photo comments came out of a company hackathon. Baldwin — along with co-Facebookers Eric Faller, Zizhuang Yang, Ashwin Bharambe, Brandon Souba, and Alex Madjar — built the product overnight.
"I'm so happy to launch as this is the most exciting photos feature I've shipped to date!" said the man who will be everyone's favorite nerd for the next 15 minutes or until NASA does something cool with Curiosity — whichever comes first.
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Alli Cat's Cafe, the kid's barista play area at Main Street, has been one of the most enjoyed additions to the newly completed project. We have answered many questions regarding this little space and thought it might be interesting to share some behind the scenes information and photos of how this cafe came to be.
Several years ago, we spent a family day visiting the Indianapolis Children's Museum. Of all the displays and exhibits at the museum, the one most enjoyed by our kids was the China Exhibit, where they got to pretend to be chefs. The kids could make sushi, grill food, and serve guests. We watched as our kids put on aprons, chef hats, and served the adults pretend fish, and other fine foods.
The most interesting thing to us, was how well the kids played with other children they had never met, and thoroughly enjoyed their time with simple toys and pretend play…No electronics or video games needed. The kitchen was entertaining children of all ages for long periods of time!
We left the museum, and started talking…about how we could do this in a much smaller scale at Main Street. How we could let kids get creative, pretend to be baristas or bakers, take orders, and serve each other, and most of all – use their imaginations!
As this idea started to grow, we started by doing some basic research. Unable to find any other idea like we had in mind online, we started by finding an espresso machine and a cash register that looked realistic, after that we added more green or wooden toys until we felt we had enough to outfit the bar.
Approximately a year after the museum visit, we met with Jamie Miller, designer at Ayr Cabinet Co. He understood what we were trying to accomplish, and he took exact measurements of our current bar and pastry case, and scaled it down to miniature size. He also used the measurements of our toy cash register, and other toy brewing equipment, and tried to fit them into the space we had. After the plans were completed, Alli Cat's Cafe, named after our youngest daughter Allison, quickly took shape.
We hope this little corner of our shop continues to be a place where your family can have fun together, and most of all – make memories!
Enjoy the pictures of Alli setting things up during the construction period, below:
"The true sign of intelligence is not knowledge, but imagination." – Albert Einstein
More photos of some of the little people that have stopped by at Main Street.
As a note: We would love to encourage all of you to let your kids enjoy the space as it was created and designed for – to interact with other kids and adults, to pretend play, and to enjoy all the toys provided here. However, Please use respect when you leave the space, ensuring it is ready for other kids coming after you. Use caution in making sure your kids don't damage or misuse the items provided for everyone's enjoyment. THANK YOU to those of you who have donated toys to our space. We greatly appreciate it. Thank you!
Source list: (some affiliate links included)
Custom Barista Bar and Pastry Case by Ayr Cabinet
Custom Sign by Aimee Weaver Designs
Chairs and Tables – RH Baby and Child
Cash Register- Pottery Barn Kids
Melissa & Doug Brew & Serve Wooden Coffee Maker Set – Amazon
Fisher-Price Wooden Toys, Early Bird Barista Set –Amazon
Donuts Pretend Play Toy Food Set for Kids (1 Dozen) -Amazon
Green Toys Cupcake Set- Amazon
Espresso Machine – Amazon
Pastries – Pottery Barn Kids
Melissa & Doug Wooden Steep & Serve Tea Set, Pretend Play, All-Wood Tea Service – Amazon
Melissa & Doug Let's Play House Baking Spice Set – Amazon
Apron Shelf and Hooks – Hobby Lobby
Child Size Aprons by – KNG Design
Wall Mounted Book Shelf – Pottery Barn Kids
Melissa & Doug Tip & Sip Toy Juice Bottles – Amazon
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Up until now, premiere shopping destination Net-A-Porter only carried the best designer clothing and accessories. But they just added a whole slew of luxe beauty products on their website and it is just as amazing as you'd imagine. We're talking top of the line beauty brands such as 3LAB, Chantecaille, Ilia, James Read, Le Métier de Beauté, Natura Bissé and more!
Haven't you been dying to fill your gorgeous designer cosmetic case with tons of new beauty products? Now you can, all in the same place. Whether you just want a bright-colored lipstick for spring or you need to refill your diamond infused face lotion (this is a real thing), Net-A-Porter has you covered.
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Arntzen wrote:Though on the other hand I have to admit I've gotten a lot of enjoyment from shutting down so called "old school experts" over the years who claim to know "what skill really is", but falls so easily. Even in settings I never really played, or cared to practice at. Especially with the players who can't man up and admit it when they are being outplayed.
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An area that some cosmetic surgeons have an expertise in is secondary or main mammoplasty. Most of the plastic surgeons perform using all kinds of implants including silicone and saline. Plastic surgeons have significant choices to make as it pertains to breast implants. Breast implants are obtainable in sizes, projections, and a number of distinct shapes. The kind of breast implants your cosmetic surgeon picks should be based on the aims which you have for the look as well as physical features, in addition to your soft tissue. One more important things these surgeons specialize in is the choice of where to make incision and the pocket for the breast implant.
Saline implants are utilized during the past fifteen years in most of the breast augmentation surgeries. One edge of saline breast implants is that, should they rupture, the saline will likely be consumed by the body without fear of any complications. Added advantages are the ability to get a cosmetic surgeon to subtly shift the amount of the implant inside the operating room to adapt any little differences in the amount of both breasts. The disadvantages of saline breast implants are that they have a greater danger of rippling in breast reconstructive or little -breasted patients. For patients with small breast tissue wrinkling or rippling of the implant can not become invisible. But, amazing, youthful, natural breasts are led to by most of the breast augmentation procedures performed now with saline implants.
In November of 2006, the FDA approved silicone gel implants for augmentation mammoplasty surgery that was main in women that are healthy and at least 22 years old. The more recent generation of silicone breast implants is all made if your rupture should occur, using a thicker shell that is effective at decreasing the spread of silicone. The benefits of silicone breast implants are a more natural feeling which will appear after the breast augmentation process. The largest disadvantage is the fact that a somewhat larger incision will likely be designed to adapt these kinds of breast implants.
These implants might be added through several spaces. They could be put on the low portion of the areola, or through the breast fold, via the belly button, the armpit. Only saline breast implants will have the ability to be added via the belly button yet. All breast implants can be put beneath or over the muscle. Plastic surgeons will normally set the breast implants beneath the muscles whenever possible enable and to be able to make more tissue coverage. This is going to lead to less rippling; a result that is more exquisite and natural, plus less implant visibility.


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The first way to increase breast size naturally is to eat more foods that are rich in phytoestrogens. The reason why phytoestrogens can work well on enlargement of breasts is because they are able to mimic the effect of estrogen in women's body. As it is quite well known estrogen is responsible for breast development and higher levels of this hormone can stimulate breast tissue growth. The list of foods that includes high levels of phytoestrogens is soy products like tofu, soybeans, soymilks, soy yoghurt and etc. Some other foods to mention are flax seeds, sunflower seeds, sesame seeds, dried apricots, dried dates and prunes. The other type of foods that should be eaten more constantly for breast enhancement is fruits and vegetables. Both of them are beneficial for breast enlargement because they can help to better manage testosterone production. Having excessive levels of testosterone in the body is quite commonly linked with slower breast growth. There are also certain vegetables such as beets, carrots and cucumbers that contain phytoestrogens so it is even more beneficial to eat them if you want to increase the size of your breasts. A list of fruits that contain moderate amounts of phytoestrogens are apples, cherries and plums. So these fruits and vegetables are able not only reduce testosterone, but also provide your body with pant based estrogens.
While it might be not very appealing for most women, but gaining weight is one of the most effective ways how you can increase the size of your breasts. This is because breasts mostly consist of fatty tissues, so when your weight increases so does the size of breasts. However it is important to mention that this method might be not suitable for women who tend to gain weight in other parts of the body.
There are also quite a lot of natural herbs that have been used by women to enhance breasts for many years. These herbs contains high levels of phytoestrogens therefore are able to increase breast size. Since consumption of these herbs was a common practice throughout centuries it can be said that it is a safe way to get larger breasts without any severe side effects. Some of the most widely used herbs are fenugreek, saw palmetto, fennel, wild yam, red clover, blessed thistle and etc. In case you will decide to use these herbs it is best to try them in smaller dosages in the beginning and then slowly increase the usage to recommended quantities. This way you will know how your body reacts to them and will avoid any possible side effects.
The second way to enhance the size of your breasts would be to try some natural home remedies. When it comes to breast enlargement some of the most popular remedies can be made from fenugreek powder and fennel seeds. These treatments are applied directly on the breasts and require some time, but by repeating them a couple of times per week you can certainly get some noticeable results. For people who are not big enthusiasts of home remedies it might be a good idea to find components listed in these treatments in a form of pill and use it orally.
The next way how you can make your breasts look bigger is to do exercises that promote pectoral muscles. Due to the fact that these muscles a bellow your breasts, when they will increase in size your breasts will look bigger too. However since it actually doesn't increase the size of breasts themselves and only makes them look bigger the results that can be achieved are usually quite minimal. Some of the most effective exercises for pectoral muscles are considered to be push-ups and pectoral flies. To achieve the best results it is usually advised to repeat these types of exercises 2-3 times per week.
The other way to increase the size of your breasts naturally is to start using breasts enhancement pills or creams. There are quite a lot supplements that contain a mix of herbs that are proven to be efficient for breast enhancement. These type of pills are quite popular among women and most of them get quite good results after a few months of usage. When choosing a particular brand to buy check the label of the product and make sure that it contains herbs like fenugreek, dong quai, saw palmetto, fennel, wild yam, red clover and etc. Breast enhancement creams are also quite popular among women who want to increase breast size. When choosing a particular cream brand look for ingredients like Pueraria Mirifica and the same herbs mentioned previously since they seem to work the best.
Another method that is thought to be effective for making breast larger is massages. It is believed that massaging your breasts daily for at least 10 minutes can help stimulate blood blow in the breast area and also enchase their size. You can also do these massages with breast enhancement cream or oil in order to get even better results.


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A Legislative Perspective on the Kentucky General Assembly with State Representative Rick Rand
FRANKFORT – No matter the subject, it seems we always want to know how we compare with others.
It happens on the playing field, in the boardroom and in the classroom. It also takes place among the states as they try to gain any kind of competitive edge.
Each year, an annual publication known as "State Rankings" gives us a scorecard, so to speak, by compiling more than 500 lists that cover a variety of areas, from agriculture and education to health and housing. This provides a much clearer picture of what appears to be working and where improvement may be needed.
In agriculture, for example, we can see that Kentucky's farmers are, in many ways, truly exceptional. We have more farms than all but four states, and these farms cover 14 million of the state's 25 million-plus acres, a figure that puts us ahead of such larger states as North Carolina and Pennsylvania. Each acre of our farms is valued at little more than $3,000, which is well above the national average of $2,650.
Our farm income in 2011 was $1.5 billion – nearly double Tennessee's $800 million – and in 2012, we were eighth among the states in the production of chickens; 14thin cattle and corn; 16th in soybeans; 17th in wheat; and 19th in hogs. Although the listings didn't include it, we're among the nation's leaders as well in tobacco and horses.
We can also boast high numbers when it comes to manufacturing. While we're 22nd in the number of people working in this industry – more than 216,000 employees overall – we're 10th when you measure the percentage of these jobs as part of all non-farm employment.
There are similar bright spots when it comes to education. Our fourth and eighth graders were tied at 15th in reading in 2011, while those grades were ranked 27th and 34th, respectively, in math.
We have more institutions of higher learning – 76 altogether – than nearly 30 other states, and we're 15th in the average number of libraries. Additionally, only a few states have a higher rate of internet-connected computers than Kentucky does in their libraries.
A group of statistics especially important to Kentucky underscores just how big of an impact the country's military has on the commonwealth. The U.S. Department of Defense spent $12.28 billion here in 2009, which was more than all but 15 states. Since many of those are larger, a more accurate picture is how much the department spent per person, which in our case was about $3,000 that year, putting us seventh among the states.
Not surprisingly, given the presence of Fort Campbell and Fort Knox, we were also seventh in the number of active-duty personnel that year, and their combined pay was $4.34 billion. Civilian defense employees and military retirees brought home nearly $1 billion more.
Our best ranking was in the percentage of roads considered mediocre or in poor condition, with no state beating our 2.3 percent. That's nearly seven times smaller than the national average. Another piece of good news is that only a handful of states have a lower percentage of highway traffic deaths involving alcohol, although one is still too many.
On the flip side, we have more bridges that need to be repaired or replaced, and we drive to work alone in much higher numbers than most states. Our commute time – about 23 minutes – is better than many, however.
In other areas, we have a high rate of home ownership and families who no longer have a mortgage. Only one state, Delaware, has a lower average cost for new homes, with Kentucky's at $124,494.
In health matters, there is both good and bad news. We unfortunately have some of the highest death rates when it comes to cancer and accidents, but we're third-best in immunizing our young children and have the 13th-highest percentage of registered nurses.
From a public safety standpoint, our violent crime rate remains low. In 2011, it ranked 41st.
The "State Rankings" publication has some other interesting comparisons.
We have a relatively high marriage and divorce rate, with both among the top 12 states. We're tops in smoking among adults but almost at the bottom in alcohol consumption.
In things beyond our control, our average daily temperature of 55.8 degrees makes us the 17th warmest state in the country, but we're 36th in the percentage of sunny days. In 2012, only four states experienced more tornadoes than we did; in fact, we had 24 more that year than Oklahoma.
These statistics are just a small sample of all that the book has to offer. While it may not fully explain why Kentucky is such a great place to live and work, it nonetheless gives us a lot of information that can help us make that case.
As always, I appreciate those who contact me with any questions or concerns. You can reach me at Room 366B, Capitol Annex, 702 Capitol Avenue, Frankfort, KY 40601.
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|By Jeremy Geelan
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|November 7, 2011 10:30 AM EST
With Cloud Expo Silicon Valley (9th Cloud Expo) starting today Monday November 7 at the Santa Clara Convention Center, CA, let's introduce you in greater detail to the distinguished individuals in our incredible Speaker Faculty for the technical program at the conference...
We have technical and strategy sessions for you dealing with every nook and cranny of Cloud Computing, but what of those who are presenting? Who are they, where do they work, what else have they written and/or said about the Cloud that is transforming the world of Enterprise IT?
CLOUD EXPO SPEAKER NAME: Paulo Rosado
TWITTER: @PauloRosado
COMPANY: OutSystems
9TH CLOUD EXPO SESSION TITLE: Controlling Cloud Sprawl
SESSION DESCRIPTION: http://cloudcomputing.sys-con.com/node/1939108
BRIEF BIOGRAPHY: Paulo Rosado is Founder & CEO of OutSystems. Since founding the company in 2001, he has helped grow the company from a startup to an international leader in cutting-edge approaches to the delivery of web and mobile enterprise applications. As CEO, he is responsible for OutSystems' day-to-day operations, as well as leading the company's product development and technology strategy. He is a champion and leader in Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS), first steering the design of a platform in 2001 to solve application development and deployment problems for customers moving to web- and cloud-based infrastructures.
Having led more than 170 Private PaaS implementations, Rosado brings a wealth of experience in what does and does not work when deploying PaaS into Private Cloud environments. OutSystems has successfully delivered more than 700 custom development and PaaS migration projects across industries under Paulo's leadership.
BLOG: www.paulorosado.com
"OutSystems is an "agile" company. This means that we never do anything in a big bang and go about every new project or initiative in increments, learning in the process and creating check points where we make constant go/no-go decisions. At these decision points we acknowledge that we have either failed (and we try to learn with the process and fail softly), cutting our losses fast or we decide we should continue investing and carry on to the next iteration.
The practice of product innovation is deeply ingrained in the DNA in of OutSystems but as we grow and scale the focus of our creativity and innovation has increasingly been directed at both product and process innovation. The great minds we have in the company are being channeled at creating new more efficient ways of delivering projects, training our ecosystem of partners, customers and fans and selling faster, better and with less overhead."
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Blue Diamond
Blue Diamond is a chain of garden centres which can be located all over the country from Manchester to Jersey. The Guernsey based company has around 1,000 members of staff on their payroll and also run a number of restaurants – located in the garden centres.
The challenge
Enhanced were tasked with making the data entry faster for Payroll, as at the time it was taking three people two weeks to enter the employee hours.
The solution
Using the Opera Importer module Enhanced managed to create an import template which allows Blue Diamond to populate a spreadsheet which can then be imported. This process can be used in the 13 garden centres located in mainland England.
The results
The previous system used by Blue Diamond was taking up too much of their employees' time. By creating the import template and taking out the element of manual input Enhanced were able to successfully cut down the amount of time needed to import the company's employee hours.
The benefits
- Decreased the amount of time taken to import employee hours
- By eliminating any manual input, Enhanced saw that there is no chance of any human error, making the spreadsheets more reliable.
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The Iraqi Army Can Win Ground Battles After All
Without help from Shia militias
Uncategorized December 29, 2015 Robert Beckhusen and Austin Bodetti 27
The offensive which pushed the Islamic State out of central Ramadi is shaping into one of the Iraqi army's most significant victories to date … one backed by lots of U.S. air power.
Taking and holding Ramadi, a Sunni-majority city in Iraq's contested Anbar province, is a major test for Baghdad's ability defeat the Islamic State. But more important than that is the army's ability to hold ground in a Sunni-dominated city during a war that's seen ethnic armies consistently outfight national ones.
Shia paramilitary groups, many backed by Iran, filled a void left by the Iraqi army after its collapse during summer 2014.
But now the Iraqi army is back … in Ramadi. And the Shia paramilitaries were conspicuously absent. It's unclear how many — if any — militia fighters participated in the battle. There appears to have been far less than during the pitched battle for Tikrit in March-April 2015, which Shia militias led.
"There were differences between the Shia and Sunni political blocs, so the Hashd was not involved in the battles of Al Anbar," Muhammad Hussein Al Jairali, a Shia Turkmen militia fighter, told War Is Boring.
The People's Mobilization, or Al Hashd Al Shaabi — or simply the Hashd — is Iraq's principle Shia paramilitary coalition, bringing together the Badr Organization and Kata'ib Hezbollah, among other groups. The Badr Organization and Kata'ib Hezbollah previously fought the U.S. military during the insurgency in the mid-late 2000s.
The Hashd staying out of Ramadi could temper sectarian tensions — something which the Islamic State has exploited after previous clashes. After the battle of Tikrit, Shia militias engaged in summary executions, looting and burning of Sunni homes and businesses. The Sunni militants capitalized on it.
According to a source interviewed article by Tim Lister in CTC Sentinel, the monthly journal of West Point's Combating Terrorism Center, the Islamic State "moved busloads of Sunni civilians from Tikrit to Mosul so they could spread work of the atrocities committed by the militia."
For its part, the Hashd defends itself against allegations of sectarianism. Haj Abu Kuthr Al Muhammadawi, a Hashd brigade commander, told War Is Boring the coalition is a multi-ethnic force dedicated to defending Iraq from terrorism.
"The Hashd is a national institution par excellence without nationalism or sectarianism, which do not hinder it," Muhammadawi said. "The leaders of the brigades are Iraqis, and these brigades include Shias, Sunnis, Christians, Turkmens and even Kurds. All the factions fight under the flag of the Hashd and the leadership of the Iraqi government."
Above and at top — Iraqi army soldiers during a training exercise. U.S. Army photos
"The fighters of the Hashd, though being 80 percent new recruits and coming from many different factions, are governed by the laws of the Iraqi military and maintain relationships and cooperation," he added. "They have a common goal — the salvation of Iraq and the world from terrorism and ISIS."
Muhammadawi described the Hashd's war on the Islamic State as a "jihad against occupiers" with sanction from Grand Ayatollah Ali Al Sistani, Iraq's most important Shia cleric. Sistani's theology, however, holds that clerics should avoid political power — a sharp distinction from the velayat-e faqih doctrine practiced by the Iranian state and promoted by several of the Hashd's militias such as Kata'ib Hezbollah.
Samir Ar Raqi, a Sunni activist and journalist from Mosul, does not agree with the Hashd's claims of non-sectarianism. "There are small groups of non-Shias in the Hashd," Rawi said. "But they are only motivated to defend their cities from ISIS — as with the Sunnis in Saladin and Al Anbar, the Turkmens in Kirkuk and the Yazidis in Sinjar."
"The Hashd is built on a sectarian basis, which is supported by Iran and works within the Iranian agenda by carrying out anti-Sunni activities," he added.
"The Hashd is responsible for many crimes, such as murder, abduction, forced displacement, and the burning and bombing of homes and mosques as well as the looting and theft of property and residential buildings — as happened in Tikrit, Baiji, and Sinjar."
Iraqi security forces have also faced allegations of looting and carrying out summary executions of prisoners in Tikrit. Nor is the battle for Ramadi over, as there is still fighting in the city, according to Reuters. The Islamic State's trademark defense is to bog down their enemies with smaller forces and extensive use of improvised explosives.
However, Ramadi's strategic government center is now under the Iraqi government's control.
War is inherently confusing and uncertain. But there is one thing for sure, and that is the Iraqi army is more capable than it was a year ago. Reuters pointed to reforms that eliminated 50,000 "ghost soldiers" — whose paychecks ended up in the pockets of corrupt officials — as contributing to the army's improved fortunes.
The Iraqi army also had support from dozens of U.S. air strikes. Far more quietly, Western advisers have been training and supplying the Iraqi army. Now Baghdad's troops will have to march on Mosul — which is far larger and likely much more heavily defended.


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- Recipe: Thistle Tea
- Item Level 15
- Binds when picked up
- Requires Cooking (60)
- Use: Teaches you how to brew a Thistle Tea.
- [Thistle Tea]
- Requires Swiftthistle (1), Refreshing Spring Water (1)
- Sell Price: 50
- Vendor 2
Recipe: Thistle Tea is an item with two versions. The standard version is Bind on Pickup, but there is also a transferable version that is exceedingly rare as it is no longer obtainable.
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This item can be purchased for 2 from Smudge Thunderwood <Poison Supplies> in Hillsbrad Foothills after completing one of the quests below.
This item is also a quest reward from:
Note: This item is available to Rogues only, as it is a Rogue only quest.
Notes Edit
- Quest reward copies of this recipe earned by rogues before Patch 1.3 were not Bind on Pickup, and if someone still had an unused copy in their inventory it would still be transferable to another character.
- Before Warlords of Draenor (system pre-patch?), the non-BoP version was learnable by non-rogues.[citation needed]
Patch changes Edit
- Patch 6.0.1 (24-Apr-2014): Old non-BoP version can no longer be learned, even by rogues.
- Patch 1.3.0 (07-Mar-2005):
- Smudge Thunderbrew in Ravenholdt Manor now sells the recipe for Thistle Tea to those rogues who completed the quest and inadvertently destroyed their recipes.
- A new version of this item replace the old one and is now bind on pickup.
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Microsoft unveils prototype 3D touchcreen
Microsoft is working on a 3D touchscreen that enables users to 'feel' through tactile feedback and manipulate images
Microsoft's interaction research unit has revealed it is working on a 3D touchscreen that enables users to "feel" through tactile feedback and manipulate images.
The project combines an LCD flat panel screen with force sensors and a robotic arm that moves it backwards and forwards to provide variable resistance.
Special glasses are used to augment the 3D effect created by changing the size and perspective of the images according to the movement.
Microsoft claims the system can simulate the shape and weight of objects shown on screen by controlling resistance to a user's fingertips and adjusting the screen's position to match a virtual object's contours as fingers are moved over its surface.
In a demonstration that shows three virtual 3D boxes, each has different virtual weights and friction forces corresponding to their supposed material: stone, wood, and sponge.
The force feedback monitor responds to convey the sensation of different materials. The stone block "feels" hard to the touch and requires more force to push, while the sponge block is soft and easy to push.
Read more about 3D technology
Proposed applications include enabling doctors to explore medical scans.
According to Microsoft, a doctor could navigate through the different slices of an MRI scan of a brain, for example, by pushing a finger against the display.
Researchers say such applications could be set up to give the user feedback when they touch anomalies, such as a tumour. The responses when touching soft tissue could also differ from those for hard tissue.
Other possible applications of the nascent technology include 3D modeling and 3D gaming. The researchers say the next step of the project will be aimed at improved feedback such as texture.
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