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We moved here with five suitcases, one filled with coffee paraphernalia. Everything else was given away or sold. The decision to move then the actual move happened in just three weeks. Most of our stuff was getting old and it would not be worth it to hire movers. So out it went.
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Montessori Monday: The Teen Beads
After the child has learned quantities from one through ten in the Bead Stair, he or she will be introduced to the Teen Beads, an important number building material in the math curriculum. Rather than learning quantities from 11-20 by rote memorization, the Teen Beads allow the child to internalize the composition of those numbers by exploring the quantities concretely.
A reinforcing lesson that builds on the child's mastery of 1-10, the Teen Beads allow for more practice identifying the curiously named numerals between 10 and 20. Unlike the numbers between most other multiples of 10, these quantities have unique names that follow a different pattern than higher numbers. Instead of naming the number of tens first, followed by the number of units (as in twenty-six or fifty-eight,) these have names the child needs to learn individually.: eleven, twelve, thirteen, fourteen, fifteen and so on.
The material consists of a small lidded box containing nine ten bars and a separate bead stair, a pyramid constructed of the bead chains for 1 through 9. The child lays out a ten bar, then one of the chains from the bead stair. Initially, she may count up from 1 to the teen ( from 1 to 11, or 1 to 12, etc.) Eventually, the child will discover that she can "start" at ten for each number and simply count the additional numbered teens.
The Bead Stair gives the child practice naming the numbers, while simultaneously reinforcing the place value between units and tens, practicing her attention and refining her fine motor control as she names and touches each bead. The beautiful glass beads are enticing to the child, who knows to carry them carefully and to handle them gently. Finally, more practice with the Bead Stair helps to prepare the child for more advanced lessons with the short bead chains for squaring numbers and the long bead chains for cubing numbers... another example of the direct and indirect goals elegantly integrated into even the most seemingly simple of lessons.
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Governors don't hand out many pardons to convicted criminals, especially when their charges involve the manufacturing of methamphetamine. Be that as it may, Governor Haley Barbour granted a pardon to a few dozen individuals in 2012, including one Ms. Rebecca Hentz.
In 2000, Hentz had pleaded guilty to attempting to produce drugs, namely methamphetamine, in her Jackson home. Eventually, her trial concluded with a 30 year suspended sentence being handed down. Even with all 30 years suspended, Hentz didn't want the sentence hanging over her head and applied for the gubernatorial/governor's pardon – which was later granted by the governor.
Even so, Hentz and her attorney are now pushing for a bit more: A complete wipe of her criminal record, or at least the parts that pertain to the felony conviction in 2000. Even without serving jail time, Hentz claims her life has been derailed, as background checks – such as those used by potential employers – still turn up the fairly serious conviction.
That said, this is not the first time that such a case has been argued in recent years. In 1992, Clarence Jones was convicted of the stabbing death of his girlfriend before being eventually pardoned by Gov. Haley in 2008. At the time, Jones' representation argued that he had served a debt to society and in order for him to fully function in that society again his record should be expunged, or at least sealed. By the same token, prosecutors argued that the people Jones interacts and deals with from here on out have a right to know of his past activity. His case, like Hentz's, is now waiting on the State Supreme Court.
Tommy Defer, Hentz's lawyer, admits that there has never been any direct precedent, nor state law, which expressly allows for the expungement of a criminal record based on a pardoned status. Even so, he plans to argue that the governor's pardon loses its effectiveness and purpose when it does not fully allow a person to escape the crime or conviction they are supposedly being pardoned for.
In many cases, this makes the gesture largely symbolic, as sentences may already have been served. In Hentz's case, due to her already suspended sentence, the pardon doesn't really offer her a lot that she doesn't already have, at least not in a practical sense.
"If [this] is the intent of a full, complete, and unconditional pardon by the governor," Defer wrote, "how can it be said that [the pardoned] are not entitled to have their record expunged?"
In response, Special Assistant Attorney General Lisa Blount wrote that while there are several different ways for convicts to be eligible for expungement, no state-level pardon is one of them. Even so, this looks poised to be less a case of what the law currently says, and more of a battle over the practicality of pardons and whether or not they need to be revised in order to serve their intended purpose.


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IP Strobe Light for Telephone, Security, Safety & Emergency Alerting
The 8128 is a SIP compliant IP strobe light. This endpoint is PoE, using LED's designed for alerting and notification of telephone, emergency, safety and security events (e.g., OSHA, ADA). The strobe features 16 configurable flash patterns/intensities and four color options to suit any application, particularly in noisy or noise sensitive environments.
The high intensity LEDs of the 8128 provide extended life over Xenon type strobes, and more luminance with less energy. The strobe supports multicasting, and can be deployed in any number for mass notification applications (e.g. weather evacuation, workplace safety or security notification, etc.). The 8128 can be combined with all variety of Algo IP endpoint speakers and paging adapters to provide a comprehensive audible and visual alerting solution, whether for small or large enterprise / campus applications.
The 8128 strobe light registers as a 3rd party SIP endpoint with most hosted / cloud or premise VoIP telephone systems. For multiple strobe deployments, additional devices do not require a SIP license. A single registered strobe can be configured to multicast to any number and mix of additional Algo speakers, strobes and/or paging adapters as required, providing cost effective scalability using a minimum of network traffic. Multicast zones can be easily configured when combined with Algo speakers and paging adapters.
360 x 180 visibility and flash pattern options make these strobes suitable to mount on a wall or ceiling. When properly installed, the 8128 can also be used outdoors.
- Network managed and supervised SIP and multicast endpoint
- Match the aggressiveness of the flash pattern to the application requirements (i.e., low, medium and high intensity options)
- Multicast to scale from one to many synchronized strobes
- Notification without audible noise
- Notification in noisy environments or for the hearing impaired
- Compatible with all varieties of Algo speakers and paging adapters for more comprehensive alerting solution requirements
- Long range visibility from any angle
- Life expectancy 200 times longer than Xenon strobe, with zero light degradation for at least 34 years of continuous use
- PoE (802.3af) eliminates need for local power supply
- SIP compatibility with all leading UC vendors including: Avaya, Broadsoft, Cisco, Digium/Asterisk, Mitel, Metaswitch, NEC, and Polycom to name a few
- Multicast receive or broadcast capability
- Mix with any number and model of Algo speakers and/or paging adapters using multicast (e.g. 8128, 8180, 8186, 8188, 8189, 8301, 8373) for a comprehensive mass notification alerting system
- Selectable, preloaded flash patterns and intensities
- Available colored lens in amber, blue, clear & red
- Light splashes onto wall or ceiling for enhanced visibility
- Mounts to double gang box or any flat surface (i.e. ceiling or wall mount)
- Up to 198 candela luminous intensity
- Configurable through web interface
- Auto-provisioning (i.e., TFTP, FTP, HTTP)
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- Visual ring notification in noisy environments or where employees are wearing hearing protection / hearing impaired (e.g., manufacturing or utility plant, machine shop, etc.)
- Visual ring notification for a call center, warehouse, restaurant or kitchen, etc.
- Alerting in noise sensitive environments (e.g., maternity ward, court room, studio, library, etc.)
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Fall Fashion Week has left New Orleans, but shoppers can gear up for gift giving at tomorrow's day-long Fall Fashion Bazaar. The Warehouse District will be abuzz with local clothing and jewelry designers, and the merchandise is not limited to bipedal buyers.
The event is sponsored by L'Entrepot, Café Carmo, and Cathedral Creative. Cathedral's spokesperson Anna Harris says that this is the event's third year, and its second as the Fall Fashion Bazaar.
"[It began as] an effort to promote our local Etsy scene. It didn't seem like we were really supporting our crafters and artistans as much as we should," says Harris.
Furthermore, Harris says, the bazaar promotes local holiday shopping, giving frugal shoppers options outside of big box stores. "I think this event is very affordable. We are really trying to encourage people to shop local as much as possible for the holidays," she says.
Harris curates the vendors each year, with a total of 14 coming to L'Entrepot (527 Julia St.) tomorrow, from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
"I pick the people that really speak to me, that I have fun working with," says Harris.
Each person will have a booth, and Harris says that organizers made an effort to include a diversity of clothing and accessory options. In an effort to be inclusive, Harris says her team considered four-legged fashionistas.
"We made sure that we attended to men's, women's, kids', and dogs," says Harris. "We actually have two vendors that sell things specifically for dog fashion."
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Tamarindo Costa Rica Vacation Rentals
Who wants to spend in Tamarindo Costa Rica vacation should look only to the Suitable accommodation. What is searched? A hotel, a hostel or an apartment.
Tamarindo Costa Rica has a large selection of vacation rentals. Beautiful villas on the beach or in the higher regions of Tamarindo are to rent. Almost all vacation rentals are fully furnished, including dishwasher and washing machine, wireless LAN and swimming pool.
The Tamarindo beach within the Province of Guanacaste is suited to outdoor activities. You need to instantly examine Tamarindo Costa Rica vacation rentals ought to you wish to commit your summers indulging in actions like swimming, kayaking, snorkeling, surfing, and horseback riding. The rentals typically get booked prolonged ahead of most travelers know.
If you would like it's also possible to encounter fishes much like the swordfish, the dorado, and also the marlin. The Pacific on this aspect is recognized for that richness of marine biodiversity. The beach location of Tamarindo is tourists' favorite amongst all.
This should note the selection of Tamarindo Costa Rica Vacation rentals:
The Internet is a quick way to learn about the Vacation rentals. Take care that the photos are current and have an adequate description. It should be the exterior of the residence and the room has to be mapped.
That a current price list for the Tamarindo Costa Rica vacation rentals on the site is to be understood.
Pay attention to the distance to the beach. Some vacation rentals are located in Tamarindo but 6 km or more away from Tamarindo. Then you need a car to drive to the beach. A bus for this route takes about 45 minutes.
Have you found a Tamarindo Costa Rica vacation rentals; you call the landlord or owner directly. Often there are telephone numbers that are free for calls from the United States.
Ask what is included in the rent such as the cleaning service and whether there is a cleaning service is available.
If you decide to Tamarindo Costa Rica as a destination you can fly from the U.S. to Liberia. Liberia is about an hour's drive from Tamarindo. You want to rent a car? Ask the landlord of the apartment after a shuttle service. Forget not to ask for the eventual costs.
The flights from Europe often land in San Jose. There are very few flights to Liberia.
On the provider's website should also be introduced to other activities except for vacation rentals. Such as nightlife, restaurants, events and much more.
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Present your wares in an attractive and informative way, and I'll buy them. Is that really all there is too it? Yes! Your profits will increase if you make an email-based marketing campaign that fits these requirements. This guide will give you the advice that you need, so make sure to read on!
You should endeavor to make your emails seem as personal as you can. When a business is more personal, they feel that they can better relate to them. For example, if you know why they signed up to get emails from you, include that reason in your email.
Always have one clear message in each email. This can help to keep your customers from becoming bored or confused by information overload. Determine the one message that you need to get across in the email and focus on that idea. This will attract more readers which will translate to more customers. People like things to be simple.
In order to promote excitement in your customers regarding receiving emails, offer them special discounts or limited promotions in your newsletters. This email strategy has the dual benefit of rewarding your customers for their subscription to your newsletter and inspiring them to recommend that their friends and family do the same. You can grow your email list by offering a referral program.
Use lots of different resources to learn about marketing through emails. Don't just check online, but head to your local library or bookstore too. There are a lot of classes that you may be able to enroll in to benefit you.
Test email formats. Always place new offers and the most vital information at the top of the emails you send. But you should try different formats to see which one gives you the most responses. Once you determine the format that works for your customers, stick with it. Your customers will appreciate being given the time to learn where the various elements of the email are so they know what will come next week.
Always get customer permission before you begin contacting via marketing via email. Emails that are not wanted are likely to be regarded as spam, and people will tend to delete them or ignore them without caring about the content. You might also discover you are violating your ISP policy when you send emails to people who did not want to receive them in the first place.
Marketing emails that are important should not be sent out close to major holidays. During these times, people are likely to be preoccupied with personal issues, vacations, and inundations from various other outlets. This isn't a hard-and-fast rule, obviously. An example of such an exception might be a Black Friday special for 25% off an LED TV.
Minimize your use of graphics in your emails to customers. Some email readers block graphics by default and if you are relying on graphics to get your message across, some readers won't get that message. If your email contains graphics, it is also much more likely that it will be sent to a junk folder instead of to a potential customer's inbox.
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Jon Rudnitsky doesn't have hundreds of thousands of followers on Twitter nor does he have a ton of subscribers on YouTube. But he does have what it takes to be on Saturday Night Live. Deadline reports the show added Rudnitsky as the sole new featured player for the upcoming 41st season. Get this: he's only 25. Rudnitsky began his comedy career in high school going on to win the 2012 Laugh Factory Laugh Bowl. He was also a part of the 2015 Just For Laughs New Faces lineup. He's performed with The Groundlings and even starred in several of his own YouTube videos which have garnered millions of views.
Last season, the show added the youngest player in Pete Davidson and the oldest in writer turned cast member Leslie Jones. This is a part of the show's restructuring following the wake of departures of show veterans. Season 41 will see no cast changes and the show is still in the process of hiring writers who, according to Deadline, "have the potential to become cast members."


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Linda Moxley has a keen eye for capturing beauty within the viewfinder of her camera. Whether it be landscapes, buildings, alleyways, windows or an array of detailed butterflies, Linda is able to see what so many others might miss along life's way. "I inherited my mom's cameras and her carousels of pictures," Linda remembered. "She was my inspiration."
While many well-known photographers spend years in the classroom learning the art form of snapping the perfect picture, Linda has spent the biggest part of her adult life learning from simply doing. She has created an art gallery of sorts upon the walls of her own home, and the placement of her artwork is as unique as the person who took the photographs.
In fact, the way things are showcased could also be considered a rare art form in and of itself. "You can hang a picture anywhere," she smiled. "There is
definitely nothing traditional about the way I hang and display my artwork."
No matter where visitors look, Linda has managed to strategically hang framed photos at every eye level imaginable,
thus allowing beauty to be seen no matter where one looks. Some of her snapshots stand alone, while several others are displayed in like groupings. On first inspection, single pictures of eggs and vegetables in Linda's kitchen look more like postcards than simple photographs. The colors are deep and rich, giving the illusion that the produce is real and ripe for the picking, instead of captured in timeless beauty on photo paper. There are also photos inlaid on an antique, rustic framed serving tray. "These pictures remind me of my trips to France," she said, explaining that her two most favorite places to snap photos are during her many trips to France and in her very own 40-acre backyard. "I love taking pictures in France. I also love windows, nature and butterflies," she added. As the seasons change, so do the pictures in many of her frames. Linda's farm animals are regally displayed on an oversized easel. She snapped a unique Christmas photograph incorporating Christmas hats and long, red Christmas stockings. Laughing, she said the animals actually cooperated, thus making this particular shoot even more fun than she imagined it could be. The fireplace screen is the backdrop for two sunflower photos.
"One was taken in France," Linda said, "and the other one was taken right here at home." Although both pictures are of the same type of flower, Linda's eye captured different lighting in each photograph, allowing them to be totally different in color, clarity and overall presentation.
Along one wall, Linda displayed two separate groupings that include five small, framed prints each. These, too, were taken on her most recent trip overseas. "These were the only photos I had left," she said, mentioning that her pocketbook had been stolen. "Luckily, I'd selected these pictures before someone grabbed my purse." Every photograph is enveloped in a frame that complements the photo, and no two frames are exactly alike.
"Almost everything is framed in bargain basement frames I've found at Corners [Art Gallery & Custom] in downtown Waxahachie," she admitted. For her, finding the frames that best suit her photographs is half the fun. Linda even has artwork displayed on an antique carrying case that serves as a night stand in her guest room where visitors and guests can easily see it as they enter the room. She used a gate to a chain link fence as a backdrop for several close up butterfly photos, while shots of yellow canaries in a Paris bird market find their home in an antique birdcage.
Taking photographs of the surrounding beauty would be enough for most photographers, but not for Linda. She not only lives among the art form she chose to pursue, she also shares it with others in the form of greeting cards for all occasions. "I started making cards at Christmas when I was a little girl," she explained.
"They grew over the years to include my photographs." Personalized, one-of-a kind greeting and note cards are no longer reserved for family. Linda, also known as "Mox" to her close friends, has since started making them for those same close friends. When they receive a Saxon Creek Farm Original, they know the care and time that was spent to send it to them.
"Thinking outside the box" allowed Linda to create some wonderful things using only her camera and her vivid imagination. She mimicked a stained glass window in Bethel United Methodist Church using only two identical snapshots, two pieces of clear glass and a border of lead. One abstract photo she created was too large for its frame when complete, so she hung the photo outside the frame. "This particular arrangement earned first place honors at a local art show," she added.
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Dredd, the completely justifiable reboot of the one franchise Sylvester Stallone couldn't make money with, is glorious trash. It will warm the hearts of those that long for a simpler time when the mass slaughter of bad guys on film didn't need some kind of message or a visit to the psychiatrist's afterward to discover what was wrong with the viewer, and will similarly elate puritanical idiots worldwide by giving them something to nail to the cross as an example of how society has fallen.
I am firmly in the former category.
The film manages to eschew all the nudge-nudge, wink-wink, a carefully staged Hollywood-isms and Rob Schneiders that blighted the Stallone original, replacing them with a genuinely gritty and urban feel.
More specifically a Karl Urban feel. Urban straps on the huge ungainly Dredd helmet that Stallone famously refused to wear ("My fans need to see it's me!"), and he is the perfect man for it – as no-one actually knows who he is anyway.
But now thanks to this movie, even people who didn't read the underground comics (i.e. 99.87% of the globe) know who Dredd is meant to be. And it's fun to know.
The United States have become a vast irradiated wasteland, with all surviving members of humanity moving to one huge mega-city with a population of 800 million all living atop one another. In a city this size and a situation this dire and crime an omni-present reality, it's no wonder that the huddled masses turn to something else to find release.
That 'something' is a new drug called 'slo-mo', which once injected has the effect of slowing down reality to 1/1000 the normal speed, with an associated absence of reality. The main supplier of the drug is Ma-Ma (Lena Headey), the brutal, hard as nails queenpin of an equally rough organisation. Ma-Ma has a tripped out drawl that sounds like she is always coming off a hit of her own, but she is swift to action and quite willing to personally get involved with any wet-work required to protect her turf.
We meet Dredd (Urban) on a day like any other, that is a day where he has a fair chance to be killed as he strives to protect a society that both resents and for the most part doesn't deserve his endeavours. On this day Dredd is to break in a rookie, an orphaned young woman from an unfortunate background named Anderson (Olivia Thirlby), selected primarily for her stronger than usual psychic powers.
When the first call of the morning comes in it just happens to be on the steps of Ma-Ma's huge apartment cum slumblock fortress. When Dredd does what he does and Ma-Ma doesn't like the results, she calls in a hit in much the same way as the bad guy from The Raid: Redemption does, locking down the building and demanding everyone drop what they are doing and focus their attentions on killing Dredd and Anderson post haste.
Dredd is gritty, grimy and low budget but by no means is it crappy. Finally after a decade or more of lamenting the lack of justifiable reboots and remakes here comes one that takes the source material back to the roots.
Urban, Thirlby and Headey do all that is required in their limited roles – which isn't much. This is a bare bones action film with bullets flying, blood leaking and bad guys getting eviscerated by the truckload.
The film is simple and effective, with extreme violence used to please the audience, only unlike Punisher: War Zone it doesn't just exist to be violent. Like Piranha 3D, here is a trashy film that might reinvigorate a tired genre by proving low budget doesn't need to mean zero effort. As a result Dredd is the film Punisher: War Zone (and for that matter Doom, Priest, Max Payne, Total Recall 2012 and Jonah Hex) all aspire to be. If and when they grow up…
I can only hope that this proves to be a reboot that boots a potential franchise in the right direction, instead of the gutter where the above-mentioned films ended up.
Final Rating – 7 / 10. Finally Karl Urban stars in a film worthy of addition to his CV. All it took was a big helmet and an almost total absence of dialogue to get it there…


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I chose to live my life downplaying anything that considerably limits any of life's activities. Living with a chronic illness is a lot of work, and without visible disabilities, it is even more difficult living in a world that judges you because of your lack of noticeable limitations.
In the past I have shared in my blog, suggestions and skills that make life easier living with a chronic illness. But, recently it was brought to my attention that some individuals are unaware that hidden disabilities are just as valid as physical ones.
Every day is a struggle for me to go to work. Somedays I am fatigued and in pain, and the commute is unbearable. Other days I am full of energy and strength, and dreading when this frame of good health will end. I have strategies! One of the most important ones I use is getting to work at least an hour before my start time, securing an advantageous parking spot close to the entrance, and conserving energy early in the day, in order to make it through a full school day.
Last week, the parking space I usually occupy and don't own, was taken by one of the few individuals that are privy to many of my work challenges. It was disappointing to me that this person lacked common sense and consideration by parking in that spot, knowing how it would adversely affect me, which is the reason for this post. I am saddened to come to the realization that there is a lack of understanding in the workplace of what a disability is and knowledge that all disabled people don't look/act alike and by no means are confined to wheelchairs or need specialized accommodations. Some of us just need understanding and common courtesy, and that shouldn't need explaining!


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New Jersey Work Environment Council (WEC)
Executive Director Job Announcement and Description
Review of applications will begin immediately and end when a candidate is selected.
The New Jersey Work Environment Council (WEC) is seeking an Executive Director. This is an exciting and unusual opportunity for someone with the skills, experience, and commitment needed to help build a powerful movement for social change that unites labor, environmental, and community constituencies.
Founded in 1986, WEC is a 501(c)3 nonprofit alliance of 70 New Jersey labor, community, and environmental organizations working together for safe, secure jobs and a healthy, sustainable environment. Through organizing, coalition-building, public policy campaigns, education, training, and technical assistance, WEC promotes dialogue, collaboration, and joint action by workers, community members, and environmentalists.
While its programmatic efforts are focused in New Jersey, as the first state-based blue-green alliance, WEC has long served as a national model for labor-environmental collaboration. WEC's public voice is well-informed, creative, and bold. We take on powerful corporate and political interests to serve our mission.


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SAFCAF is a 501 (3)(c) tax exempt foundation whose mission is to provide residents or organizations with financial or volunteer assistance as needed. This block party will be SAFCAF's first big fundraiser and promises to be a day of fun for all. In addition, many of the Avondale merchants and restaurants will be offering a 10% discount on purchases during the day. Plan to come out and join them for live music and entertainment for the entire family!
Tuesday, August 30, 2011
Monday, August 29, 2011
Tennessee Fire Chief to Head S.C. Fire Academy
"I look forward to the opportunities and challenges of this position and am excited to join the South Carolina team," Ray said. "My passion for fire service training is long standing, and I believe we can work together to continue and advance fire service training in South Carolina."
The Fire Academy's mission is to provide statewide training for South Carolina fire service personnel: paid, volunteer, airport crash rescue firefighters, industrial fire brigade and other emergency response personnel. The Fire Academy provides basic and advanced training for firefighters, fire officers, instructors and fire department support functions, which include public fire education, fire prevention, inspections and fire investigations.
Chief Ray began his fire service career in 1984 and worked through the ranks of career and volunteer organizations serving from firefighter to chief. He also served six years as Mayor of the Town of Pleasant View. Ray currently serves as Chief of the Pleasant View Volunteer Fire Department and as Associate Director of Public Fire Protection for the National Fire Sprinkler Association.
"We are excited for Chief Ray to join our team in South Carolina," S.C. State Fire Marshal Adolf Zubia said. "South Carolina firefighters are anxious to welcome him and look forward to his innovative training ideas that will help South Carolina lead the nation in training."
Chief Ray is a graduate of Eastern Kentucky University, Harvard's John F. Kennedy School of Government fellowship program, the University of Maryland's Leadership Development Program, and the National Fire Academy's Executive Fire Officer Program. He was selected as Fire Chief Magazine's Volunteer Fire Chief of the Year for 2005, Eastern Kentucky University's Distinguished Alumnus of the Year award for 2006, and is the Tennessee Fire Chief of the Year 2011.
Chief Ray currently serves as Chairman of the Tennessee Fire Chief's Legislative Committee, Chairman of the Tennessee Fire Service Coalition, and is International Director for the Volunteer & Combination Officers Section of the International Association of Fire Chiefs.
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Wednesday, August 24, 2011
Carolina Children's Charity's 8K Run and 2 Mile Fun Walk Set for September 24th!
The 8th Annual Carolina Children's Charity's 8K Run and 2 Mile Fun Walk will be held on Saturday, September 24, 2011, starting at the Hanahan Recreation Center, 3100 Mabeline Rd. Hanahan, South Carolina, located behind Trident Technical College on Rivers Avenue. Our firefighters are huge supporters of the Carolina Children's Charity and we invite our entire fire department family to come out to support this event.
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Tuesday, August 23, 2011
Brotherhood Ride 2011 Has Begun!
Join us in supporting our CFD firefighters as they begin their ride to Ground Zero to honor all of the firefighters, police officers and EMS personnel lost on September 11, 2001. Matt Thomson, David Griffin and John Cole of the CFD are riding in memory of those lost. Thanks to each of them and to all of the others who are riding as they make us proud! They will be stopping in Charleston this Sunday, August 28 and leaving on Monday morning, August 29. Watch for updates amd come out and cheer them on!http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=_3IW6Pgp5jY
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Monday, August 22, 2011
A True Talent!
These prints are from original watercolors by CFD Firefighter Adam Hurst. It is our honor to display his work here and in our office. Adam truly has a gift and we thank him for sharing it with us! Anyone interested in his work can contact him directly at (850) 445-1985.
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Thursday, August 18, 2011
"Celebrating Our Fire Department Kids"
I was blessed to be born a firefighter's child in Conway, South Carolina. One of the fondest memories of my childhood was when we would ride on the fire truck in the town's Christmas parade. Well, today we are excited to announce our "Celebrating Our Fire Department Kids" theme for the Christmas parade in downtown Charleston on December 4, 2011. We are inviting all of our CFD kids to join us in the parade by riding on our float or one of our fire trucks. Our Firefighter Support Team is pleased to co-sponsor this event with the Charleston Firefighters' Local 61, the CFD Wives' Club and the CFD Retirees' Group. Stand by for details as we will be sending out more information as we draw closer to the holidays. Hopefully, we can create some of those fond memories for our fire department kids! Please make plans to join us for this fun time!
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Wednesday, August 17, 2011
The Loss of a Brother Firefighter...........
|Chief Dennis Cauthen
We extend our most heartfelt sympathy to the members of the Elgin Fire Department and to the family of Chief Dennis Cauthen who passed away yesterday morning after becoming ill while fighting a fire in Lancaster.
Visitation for Chief Cauthen will be held on Thursday evening, August 18, 2011, from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., at the Lancaster Funeral Home in Lancaster, South Carolina. Funeral services will be held Friday, August 19, 2011, at the St. Luke's Methodist Church in the Elgin communuity, beginning at 3:00 p.m. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
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CFD Retirees' "Hooked Up" Meeting Coming Up!
All of our Charleston Fire Department retirees are invited to attend our quarterly "Hooked Up" meeting to be held on Thursday, September 15, 2011, beginning at 7:00 p.m, at the Charleston Baptist Church Fellowship Hall. Dinner will be served with a special program to follow. Please come out and join us for a night of good fellowship and good food!
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Sunday, August 14, 2011
Work on "Never Forget" Camaro Progressing!
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Wednesday, August 3, 2011
Bessinger's Car Show Held Tonight!
|Engine 11 Anchoring the Line of Classic Vehicles!
|The Infamous Crew of Engine 116 C
|Jeff Madden's 31 Ford Pickup Powered by a Cummins Diesel!
|Engine 11's Newest Fan!
We attended the Bessinger's Car Show on Savannah Highway tonight with Engine 11. Thanks to Capt. Seabrook and his crew of CFD Engine 116 for taking care of getting Engine 11 to the show. As usual we had a blast and we thank all of our friends who came out to support us!
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For all of you that wonder if it is really possible to eat healthy all the time, my answer for you is yes. If you were to ask me if that is normal, my answer would be NO! In my opinion, we are all human right? We want to have fun and enjoy life. Watching what you are eating all the time can definitely get in the way of your social life.
What I like to do in this case, is make room for cheat meals or nights out. Allow them, because if you don't then it may drive you a little crazy and could possibly result in a binge. I wouldn't advise you to have a cheat meal everyday, or sometimes even every week. BUT on certain special occasions allow yourself to indulge:) I try to hold off on drinking, unless ALL my girlfriends are getting together and going somewhere. I don't ALWAYS want to be the only one not drinking, but STILL don't drink massive amounts! Be classy, and sip on a lower calorie drink or glass of wine (what's the point in binge drinking anyway?).
I try to go as long as possible without "cheating" but when I do, it is PLANNED. Yes!! You heard it. If you plan your cheat meals beforehand ie. Holiday, Birthday, etc. than you won't feel guilty afterward. When you are working hard reward yourself for your hard work with other things besides food. NAILS, HAIR, CLOTHES, ETC. The special occasions you do go out, don't OVERINDULGE. Allow those few drinks, that restaurants dinner salmon, or my favorite YOGURTLAND! Don't go above and beyond though, because that's when the guilt kicks in. Don't get fries a burger a shake and then drink all night (it's not worth it). If you're at a party, you should STILL skip the chips and the junk food if you decide to have those drinks. Don't think that since it's your cheat meal you are going to eat everything in site, pick and choose.
Stay on track all week long, pack your meals on Sunday and don't allow room for slip-ups. If you do slip up THAT'S OK! IT'S NORMAL!!!!! But that doesn't make it ok to think "we'll I ruined it today, so I'll start eating healthy tomorrow". Once you eat bad, your next meal should be healthy, it will make you feel BETTER! Once your down, do yourself the favor pick yourself back up instead of continuing to kick yourself. These battles are NORMAL and we all go through them!


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Short news in English by NOW26 comes to BTS
Corporate June 27, 2014 00:00
By The Nation
2,430 Viewed
New briefs in English - the Now News Update - can now be viewed on the BTS Skytrain via 1,056 TV screens and at all 21 BTS stations through 92 LED screens from 6am to 12pm everyday.
The "Now News Update" programme is currently on a broadcast trial and the real broadcasts will start from July 1. The English news briefs come in a ready-to-serve package designed for the train and cover a variety of subjects including business, stock, investment, sport, lifestyle and politics. The content, which is provided by skilled teams, is designed to respond to the needs of urbanites. The Nation is one of the content providers.
"We foresee that a growing number of BTS passengers, who make up NOW26's target audience, will want to be kept updated through brief content. NOW26 has thus joined with VGI Global Media in producing short news in English to broadcast on BTS trains," said Duangkamol Chotana, president of Nation Multimedia Group Plc.
A wide range of interesting programmes can be viewed on NOW26 via digital TV channel 26, as well as via TrueVisions, CTH and all cable TVs and satellites systems on channel 36. Viewing NOW26 from a smartphone and tablet application is another alternative.


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Embedded Engineer Positions - ACESG ( 6 -10 Years )
Embedded Engineer Positions at Automotive Cabin Electronics Software Group, IPDC Bangalore (for Battery Management Systems Software development)
Currently, we are seeking for Senior software/Lead engineer with core embedded experience in Automotive Cabin Electronics Software group. A total of 3 positions exist for the profile mentioned below.
Job Description :
?Design and development of standalone drivers/middleware/framework as well as industry standard architectures like AUTOSAR on embedded automotive platforms
?Developing applications on ARM based microcontrollers and other processors/controllers
?Development on key automotive areas like battery management systems
?Ensuring functionality, performance, and reliability of middleware components and applications on target platforms
?Development of functional safety critical modules and systems
?Should be able to work independently and address customer change requests
?Rapid prototyping of new hypothesis
Qualifications :
?B.E / B.Tech / M.Tech degree in ECE or its equivalents with a good academic record of over 75% in all stages of educational career
?6-9 years of hands on expertise in automotive embedded driver/framework/application development
?AUTOSAR development experience at BSW layer with good understanding of microcontroller peripherals and interfaces is a must
?Hands on experience in C/C++/Assembly programming is essential
?Hands on experience in developing functional safety systems and good knowledge in quality managed development processes are required
?Strong Embedded systems knowledge, RTOS Concepts
?Ability to handle multiple tasks in parallel
?Self-starter, work as a team, change oriented
?Strong interpersonal skills
?Critical thinking / problem solving skills


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Sausage Party is a 2016 released Animation, Adventure, Comedy movie directed by Greg Tiernan, Conrad Vernon and jointly written by Kyle Hunter (screenplay by), Ariel Shaffir while film features Seth Rogen, Kristen Wiig, Jonah Hill.
The goods at Shopwell's Grocery Store are made to consider a code which helps them stay happy lives until it is time for them to leave the comfort of their supermarket and mind for the great outside. But following a botched visit to the great outside leaves one sausage called Frank and his companion Bun cried, Frank goes to amazing lengths (pun intended) to come back to his bundle and make another excursion into the great outside. However, since Frank's journey takes him from 1 end of the supermarket into another, Frank's quest to find the truth about his presence for a sausage turns unbelievably dark. Could he expose the facts to the remainder of the supermarket and get his fellow goods to rebel against their human masters?
Due to awesome screen-play film scored 6.2 IMDB rating while grossed $97,661,826 at US box-office. This film was a box-office hit and received mixed critical reviews as well. If you're looking for a good comedy flick then download this movie now and enjoy it.
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Initial release: 10 June 2016 (Poland)
Directors: Conrad Vernon, Greg Tiernan
Featured song: The Great Beyond
Box office: 140.7 million USD
Budget: 19 million USD
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Preview: Bruins at Lightning
Goaltender Tuukka Rask starts for Boston; Ben Bishop returns for Tampa Bayby Corey Long / NHL.com Correspondent
BRUINS (25-21-6) at LIGHTNING (22-22-6)
7:30 p.m. ET; SN, SN1, TVA Sports, SUN, NESN, NHL.TV
Bruins team scope
The Boston Bruins play the first of back-to-back game hoping to put more space between themselves and Tampa Bay Lightning in the Atlantic Division standings. The Bruins lead the Lightning by six points, but Tampa Bay has two games in hand. "We're going to focus on one game at a time," coach Claude Julien said. "We have a tough one against a team that is trying to get back in the [playoff race] and a tough one [Wednesday] against Washington. It doesn't get any easier." Forward Brad Marchand said the final 30 games are going to go by quickly and the Bruins need to play every night like a playoff spot is on the line. "It's going to be a fight to the end," Marchand said. "It's going to come down to the last couple of games. We've got to make sure we're in that fight." Goalie Tuukka Rask, who played Sunday in the Honda 2017 NHL All-Star Game, will start; Julien said he hasn't decided if Rask will start Wednesday in Washington.
Lightning team scope
The Lightning return to Amalie Arena for a four-game homestand after going 2-2-2 on a six-game road trip; the wins came against the Los Angeles Kings and Chicago Blackhawks. "I really liked the way we were playing, and that's the just kind of defensive attitude we need to have," coach Jon Cooper said. "We know deep down we deserved a little better fate than that [record]." Forward Alex Killorn said the Lightning have to take advantage of their two games in hand on the Bruins. "I think we're fortunate that other teams haven't been doing as well either," Killorn said. "We have an opportunity to get some much-needed points against teams we are trying to catch." Goaltender Ben Bishop will start after Andrei Vasilevskiy played the final two games of the road trip.
Bruins projected lineup
Brad Marchand -- Patrice Bergeron -- David Pastrnak
Frank Vatrano -- David Krejci -- David Backes
Matt Beleskey -- Ryan Spooner -- Riley Nash
Tim Schaller -- Dominic Moore -- Jimmy Hayes
Zdeno Chara -- Brandon Carlo
Torey Krug -- Adam McQuaid
Colin Miller -- Kevan Miller
Tuukka Rask
Anton Khudobin
Scratched: Austin Czarnik, Joe Morrow, John-Michael Liles
Injured: none
Lightning projected lineup
Ondrej Palat -- Vladislav Namestnikov -- Nikita Kucherov
Alex Killorn -- Tyler Johnson -- Brayden Point
Brian Boyle -- Valtteri Filppula -- Jonathan Drouin
J.T. Brown -- Cedric Paquette -- Gabriel Dumont
Victor Hedman -- Anton Stralman
Jason Garrison -- Andrej Sustr
Luke Witkowski -- Braydon Coburn
Ben Bishop
Andrei Vasilevskiy
Scratched: Jake Dotchin
Injured: Ryan Callahan (hip), Steven Stamkos (knee injury), Michael Bournival (upper body), Adam Erne (broken foot)
Status report
Julien said Carlo is ready to go after leaving Thursday with a lower-body injury. … Point, who's been out with a hand injury, practiced Monday and wore a regular jersey during the morning skate, but Cooper would not confirm that he'll play. Kucherov and Hedman did not participate in the morning skate after flight delay issues coming back from the All-Star Game in Los Angeles but are expected to play.
Who's hot
Marchand has four games in his past two games. Bergeron has two goals and four assists in the past five games. … Johnson has three points in the past three games.


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The Mercy Centre sponsors summer day camps for children. Through art, song, and other creative experiences, e.g. observing and listening to nature, planting seeds and seedlings, nature walks, scavenger hunts and field trips, as well as videos and games, children will gain a greater awareness of themselves as part of creation and of all creation as part of them.
The Summer Environmental Camp: This program encourages children to develop a deeper awareness that they are part of creation and that creation is part of them. A different theme is presented each day and children are always excited to hear the messages received in the early morning from the singing of birds, the gentle breeze or the sight of the waving branches of a tree calling for their attention. The program is also directed toward furthering the development of a stronger sense of the needed care, respect, love and protection for nature. They become more aware of the energy of the stars in the pattern of the flowering plants in the vegetable garden, in the blossoms of an apple trees or in the pulse of their veins and their heart beat.
Garden Project: The organic vegetable garden grounds us in our vision.
The students who come from the Association for New Canadians Language School appreciate the healing benefits and the peaceful energy that nature offers while they work the garden. They are grateful to celebrate the blessing of the land in preparation for planting and to celebrate the fruit of their work in the harvest fest and delight in sharing the healthy produce with the other families at the school.
The Ten Thousand Villages Sale: The Ten Thousand Villages Sale, sponsored annually by MCEJ, promotes fair trade as opposed to free trade. The products which are brought into the country through Ten Thousand Villages, are handmade, often from recycled materials, and come from approximately 40 countries in the developing world. This is another way of raising a new consciousness for the well being of the planet and for the well being of the people who suffer most as a result of climate change although they are the least responsible for it.
See below for The Ten Thousand Villages NTV Broadcast that happened on Nov/25/2016.
Solstice and Equinox Celebrations: Solstice occurs twice a year to celebrate the longest day of the year around June 21st and the shortest day around December 21. Equinox also occurs twice a year to celebrate the equal amounts of sunlight in both hemispheres.
These celebrations are marked with songs, music and reflections followed by a comfortable cup of tea and snacks.
Visit us for upcoming day camps and programs offered!
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a_CROSS // the_EARTH: Tear Down The Walls by Hillsong United
If you like it, you can purchase it and download it immediately from Amazon.
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Wednesday, May 27, 2009
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Norman Honeycomb Shades in Pooler
Great window shades can enhance the design of any room. Whether you prefer a more traditional elegant motif, or are going for a bold modern look, honeycomb shades are the final finish to any room. Honeycomb Shades are thought to be one the most energy efficient because they act like an additional level of insulation. This is ideal for someone who wants to make their home more eco-friendly, which also means great savings on monthly utility bills.
Savannah Blinds Shutters and Shades just installed some new shades for this homeowner in Pooler, GA. These Top Down Bottom Up Shades are completely customiziable to give you exactly the right amount of natural light. If you would like to have some shades like these installed in your home then give us a call.


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Dental Implants
Replace Missing Teeth with Dental Implants at Worcester Endodontics
Dental implants are changing the way people live. They are designed to provide a foundation for replacement teeth which look, feel, and function like natural teeth. The person who has lost teeth regains the ability to eat virtually anything, knowing that teeth appear natural and that facial contours will be preserved. Patients with dental implants can smile with confidence. To find out if you are candidate for dental implants in Worcester, MA, please call us for a consultation appointment.
What are dental implants?
The implants themselves are titanium cylinders, which are inserted into the jawbone where teeth are missing at Worcester Endodontics. These metal foundations act as tooth root substitutes. They are surgically placed into the jawbone. The bone bonds with the titanium, creating a strong base for artificial teeth. Posts are then attached to the implant, which protrude through the gums. These posts provide stable anchors for artificial replacement teeth. Implants also help preserve facial structure, preventing bone deterioration that occurs when teeth are missing.
Implant bonded to jawbone
Artificial tooth attached to implant
The Surgical Procedure
For most Worcester, MA patients, the placement of dental implants involves two surgical procedures. First, implants are placed within your jawbone. For the first three to six months following surgery, the implants beneath the surface of the gums are gradually bonding with the jawbone. You should be able to wear temporary dentures and eat a soft diet during this time.
This radiograph demonstrates an implant integrated into the bone in the lower (mandibular) molar area. The abutment (equivalent to a crown preparation) at the top of the implant will hold the permanent restoration.
After the implant has bonded to the jawbone, the second phase begins. Our Worcester, MA team will attach posts, which will act as anchors for the artificial teeth. These posts protrude through the gums. When the artificial teeth are placed, these posts will not be seen. The entire procedure usually takes six to eight months. Most patients experience minimal disruption in their daily life.
Surgical Advances
Using the most recent advances in dental implant technology, our Worcester, MA endodontists are able to place single stage implants. These implants do not require a second procedure to uncover them, but do require a minimum of six weeks of healing time before artificial teeth are placed. There are even situations where the implants can be placed at the same time as a tooth extraction - further minimizing the number of surgical procedures. Advances in dental implant technology have made it possible, in select cases, to extract teeth and place implants with crowns at one visit. This procedure is called "immediate loading," and greatly simplifies the surgical process.
What types of prostheses are available?
The crown on the implant looks, feels, and functions the same as a natural tooth. With today's modern implant technology, the gum tissue around the implant appears the same as it would for a natural tooth.
A single prosthesis (crown) is used to replace one missing tooth – each prosthetic tooth attaches to its own implant. A partial prosthesis (fixed bridge) can replace two or more teeth and may require only two or three implants. A complete dental prosthesis (fixed bridge) replaces all the teeth in your upper or lower jaw. The number of implants varies depending upon which type of complete prosthesis (removable or fixed) is recommended by our Worcester, MA team. A removable prosthesis (over denture) attaches to a bar or ball in socket attachments, whereas a fixed prosthesis is permanent and removable only by your dentist or a Worcester Endodontics professional.
Worcester Endodontics performs in-office implant surgery in a hospital-style operating suite, thus optimizing the level of sterility.
Why dental implants?
Once you learn about dental implants, you finally realize there is a way to improve your life. When you have several missing teeth either due to recent events or it's something you have lived with for years, chances are you have never become fully accustomed to losing such a vital part of yourself. Our Worcester, MA staff is here to help you during this difficult time.
Why would you select dental implants over more traditional types of restorations?
There are several reasons. Why sacrifice the structure of surrounding good teeth to bridge a space? In addition, removing a denture or a partial at night may be inconvenient, not to mention that dentures which slip can be uncomfortable and rather embarrassing.
Are you a candidate for dental implants?
If you are considering this procedure, your mouth must be examined thoroughly and your medical and dental history reviewed at our Worcester, MA office. If your mouth is not ideal for implants, ways of improving outcome, such as bone grafting, may be recommended. Because the success rate for smokers is significantly less than for non-smokers, Worcester Endodontics will not place implants in patients who smoke.
What type of anesthesia is used?
The majority of dental implant placement and bone grafting can be performed at Worcester Endodontics under local anesthesia, with or without nitrous oxide analgesia.
Do implants need special care?
Once the implants are in place, they will serve you well for many years if you take care of them and keep your mouth healthy. This means taking the time for good oral hygiene (brushing and flossing) and keeping regular appointments with your dental specialists.
Contact Worcester Endodontics today to schedule an appointment. Dr. Karyn Stern, Dr. Ali Sarraf, Dr. Mary Guzek and Dr. Mariya Shnaydman regularly see patients from Worcester, Shrewsbury, Marlborough, Millbury, Auburn, and other Massachusetts areas. If this will be your initial appointment at our Worcester, MA practice, take a look at our new patient page. For dentists or other dental professionals interested in learning more about our practice, we encourage you to explore our website, and then call us. Our team is happy to answer your questions.


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On a 1200 square metre site opposite Redcliffe Hospital, we designed a 2 storey block of 7 townhouses with a projected view to occupancy by staff at the adjacent Redcliffe Hospital.
Spaces should be flexible, to provide accommodation for unknown user groups. They could be families or a group of single people running a shared household.
The form of the building was broken up into 3 separate blocks, comprising 1 block of 3 townhouses, plus 2 duplexes. On a densely occupied site, this provided each unit with light & ventilation on 3 sides and improved acoustic privacy by minimising the number of shared walls.
Accommodation was provided as follows:
- Ground floor:
- Lock up garage, including laundry and understair toilet
- 2 separate spaces off a kitchen: each can be used as dual living rooms or as a living room and a dining room
- 3 separate outdoor areas to allow occupants private outdoor sitting space: 2 downstairs patios and one upstairs balcony
- First Floor Level:
- 3 bedrooms upstairs, with ensuite bathroom
- Separate bathroom and wc. This provides one wc per bedroom
- The circulation space at the top of the stairs is widened into a study which opens onto the upstairs balcony
This arrangement allows flexibility for different user groups, particularly where there is a share household situation; the occupants may know one another but not be especially close. Each householder can find personal space away from their housemates when he/she wants without having to close themselves off in their bedrooms; however, they can also engage with others in the Kitchen and in the Living Rooms.
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Would you remind readers that 2006 proposals are due May 1. Info is on the
website nceca.net under 2006 conference. The program is always derived from
the program proposals - the membership determines what is offered.
Susan Filley
NCECA President
and thank you susan for being in touch with
the moderator of clayart. i will be passing along
comments from susan from time to time.
yes, communication is open and good.
mel. people are listening and responding.
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Join us for the next ICES Experimental Economics Seminar of the semester, featuring Nancy Buchan.
Professor Buchan, of the University of South Carolina, will discuss her papers (co-authored with Gianluca Grimalda, Rick Wilson, Marilynn Brewer, Enrique Fatas, and Margaret Foody) Globalization and Human Cooperation and (co-authored with Enrique Fatas and Gianluca Grimalda) Connectivity and Cooperation . The talk will take place on Friday, October 7th, from 4:00 to 5:30pm, in room 648 of the Truland Building, Arlington campus.
Visit the Seminar schedule for a copy of this week's paper and supporting material and to learn more about upcoming speakers.


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How we treat refugees says something about us
Immigrant and refugee students work ahead in summer program, learning about butterflies
Scott Phillips can talk about the numbers in his work, but he'd rather tell you about the people.
As director of the North Carolina office of the nonprofit U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants, he understands that too many zeros become overwhelming.
Instead, Phillips shares the small, important stories of the child who arrived as a refugee to Wake County less than a year ago but recently excelled in a school play. Or the former client who founded his own nonprofit to help refugees and immigrants with employment services. Or the Committee colleagues who came to this country as refugees and now help others as their life's work.
But the statistics matter, too, like how every couple of days, worldwide, the number of newly displaced people approaches the population of Chapel Hill.
New policies have capped how many refugees the U.S. will accept at 45,000 this year, down from 85,000 in 2017, and across North Carolina in 2018, agencies may see one-third of the 2,000 people who were resettled here a year ago, a number that had already dropped significantly from 2016. Most of those who have come to our state as refugees in the last decade have made their homes in Raleigh, Durham and Charlotte.
Our church has walked with four such families in the last two years. We have played with their children, eaten in their homes, sat with them through sadness and joy.
Meanwhile, this country's philosophy of refugee resettlement has devolved into a scarcity model exacerbated by a dose of adult-strength stranger danger. America is, shamefully, on a path to accepting fewer refugees than at any point since 1980.
"Refugee resettlement should not be a partisan issue. It's a humanity issue," said Phillips, who works in Raleigh. "These are people who are looking for safe haven and some place they can achieve self-sufficiency. The level of hateful rhetoric, the disinformation, the misinformation is hurtful to individuals as well as to the overall scope of the (resettlement) program."
Those who come to the U.S. are closely vetted over the course of years, allowed here only after it is determined that they cannot safely remain in their home countries. Once resettled, over time, they contribute more to the economy than the initial cost of services when they arrive.
Even if the numbers did not work to American advantage, even if Foreign Policy 101 did not make clear that burgeoning displaced populations ultimately impact us all, we share in a fundamental responsibility to advocate for the vulnerable. A recent Pew Research Center study found that almost 70 percent of white evangelical Protestants felt the country does not have a responsibility to accept refugees. Such a position not only ignores Christ's teachings, it ignores his origins.
Our parish has been fortunate to partner with other churches as well as with secular organizations. We've tried to be a welcoming presence to people who arrive at RDU carrying everything they own and with no reasonable expectation of ever returning to their country of origin.
Whether as advocates for better policy, as volunteers in the office, or through direct engagement with families, Philips said the community sets a tone through its involvement with our newest neighbors. "The success is richer, deeper, more meaningful, when we all work together," he said.
World Refugee Day is June 20. These are some of the North Carolina organizations helping refugees make a home here: U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants; Church World Service; World Relief; Interfaith Refugee Ministry; and Lutheran Services Carolinas.


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"We are growing," said Rose Gates, manager of the thrift store. "We need more store organizers, cashiers, and volunteers to sort incoming merchandise."
The Thrift Shop of Hampstead, operated by the Hampstead Women's Club, is a community-centered organization. Residents donate gently-used items. The thrift store sorts, displays and sells the donated merchandise. The proceeds are in turn donated to various charities, civic organizations, schools and a scholarship fund.
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Since brining Ereylah home there is a realm of new insights and experiences we have gained. Obviously each adoptive parent has a different story and set of experiences they have learned and has helped to shape them. And man oh man am I still learning. Here are my top 13 things I have learned through our adoption. I hope they help, make you laugh, make you think and most importantly move forward on adopting and bringing home YOUR child.
- How much I love my daughter's Birth mom
The love we have for Nicole was an unexpected love my heart wasn't planning. It is not some weird competition or emotional tug of war in my head that I play with her. I know I am Ereylah's mom but that could have never happened without Nicole. God knew Ereylah was to be my daughter. There is no way she would be mine without Nicole's selfless and brave decision to give life to this beautiful girl. Yes, Ereylah already has my mannerisms and even says things the way I do, but there is so much genetic makeup that I could not have given her that makes her, HER, that could only come from Nicole.
*We have changed our Birthmothers name in this article
- I prefer open adoption verses closed
The term open adoption use to scare me; repel me actually. But the more I learned, the more I saw the full value. The term 'open adoption' can hold a lot of different variables. When Ereylah was 2 weeks old we met Nicole and our social worker at a Chic-fil-a. I think this was a healing process for her and possibly even for me too. We have not seen her since but certainly would if she asked.
We currently send quarterly updates, per our agreement, to her social worker who then passes them to Nicole if she wants them, and we are told she reads all of them.
This open adoption is important for all of us. Of course for a birth mom to see the child she birthed loved and thriving, but it is also good for me. I am still having a hard time articulating why I yearn for it, but it does something for me that I feel my heart needs. Of course our open adoption is pretty limited at this point, but the fact that there is a door open for communication is so important. She has not expressed a desire to see us recently, and that is okay. I understand that the heart needs to move on to heal to live life fully.
This open adoption is important for Ereylah. Perhaps not yet but it will be. We read her books on adoption and talk about Nicole too. When her brain wraps around the fact that she did not come from my tummy, I want her to know that I am her advocate and not a speed bump in her learning and emotionally understanding where she came from. This open adoption really makes me be a better parent….which is something I never would have anticipated.
Nicole is an intelligent and kind woman. I know other adoptive moms have to consider other factors such as a birth mothers drug habits or unhealthy behavior. However, even if it is not healthy for the child to have a relationship with his/her birth mom, it is vital as a parent to be an advocate for your child and show them that you are willing to help them gather info. In fact, beat them to the punch and get some pics and updates from a social worker for them! And for goodness sake, never, I mean NEVER, talk bad about your child's birth parents. Facts may come out that could be ugly but they need to be delivered in a way that is not to be demean the birth parent. In our case, there is nothing bad we can say if we wanted to! Which I know is a blessing.
- The risks are so incredibly minimal in terms of an adoption falling through or adoptive parents coming back
Adoptions pan out all the time. Birth moms keep their word and place the baby. We do hear the horror stories, however, they are few and far between.
An even scarier fear is a birth parent or relative coming back after the adoption is final and contesting. This RARELY happens, like less than 1%. And if it does, our legal system has now learned to do proper due diligence before the adoption is final.
- Anyone's medical history on paper looks like a train wreck.
I hear the shortsighted point made often about children through adoption being "messed up" due to unknown medical factors. My response is….. "Look at our prisons folks. They are filled with a lot of bio babies raised by their bio parents."
Okay, now laugh…..but also breathe in reality, while understanding that I know the root your fear is coming from. People have crap in their lives and DO crap in their lives, that can affect a baby's health, and you are scared that you will bring home a ticking time bomb.
From MY personal experience, I have more friends who have bio kids with Autism, terrets, ADD, and bi-polar, than I know from kids who have been adopted. I get that adoption can have unknown health hazards AND if you are adopting an older child they may have been through trauma and extreme attachment issues, which is a very valid topic for another discussion. My goal is to have you see from a clearer angle that the hazards of health issues may not always be much greater with adoption.
Read this Mother and Fathers Health History….
Birth Mother
Has had episodes of extreme low BMI and extreme high BMI. Currently suffers from anxiety and is on 10mg Paxil, which she still takes during pregnancy. She understands the possible risks of the Paxil on the Fetus but has chosen to stay on the medication due to the possible damaging risks of chronic anxiety.
In the mothers early 20's she had an eating disorder and at times thought about death. There is a genetic history of schizophrenia, bipolar, and depression in multiple family members however the mother has not experienced these symptoms directly.
Birth Father-
Healthy BMI but has a chronic family history of cancer. Both of his parents died at an early age due to cancer. He experienced bouts of depression in his 20s. There was a history of ongoing abuse in his early teen years.
Depression, suicide, alcoholism, substance and sexual abuse have been in the birth fathers family history.
Scary, right? Do you know whose medical history this is? Ours! Katie and Josh Finklea! Yep! Although we are not perfect, I would say we are pretty great contributors to society. Josh runs a successful business, I work in finance and have 2 masters degrees and we have a 1 year old and we are pretty darn good parents! Family histories give insight, but they do not define the child.
The goal of this is to offer clarity and to put fear into perspective. Yes it is important to read a medical history and take it into consideration. Realize that a baby is not imprisoned to what their parents have done. Realize that God's mercies are new every morning and that family cycles can STOP! Realize that environment plays a huge if not much larger role than Biology. Also remember, that healing can happen.
- You will have people say the most jaw dropping, dumb and hurtful things…..But they don't mean to.
Last week I was at a dinner and I had a women go on and on about how I will understand "motherhood" when my biological baby arrives, (I am currently 22 weeks pregnant) suggesting that I'm not 'truly' a mother since my daughter is adopted. I am paraphrasing the 20 minute conversation of repeated unintentional insults. I went home and cried out of pure frustration. After the emotions calmed down, it became clear how she had no clue what she was saying. She didn't mean to be hurtful….even though she was.
Other things are said often like "when are you going to have "your own". This makes me cringe. Newsflash! Ereylah is MY OWN! But of course what they mean is "are you going to have biological children." They don't mean it to be cruel, but they also don't realize what they are saying is implies that my adopted child is not as much as my child than a biological child would be.
A close family member recently referred to our adoption with Ereylah, and our current adoption process in China, as "putting in our order". "Katie, when are you going to put in another order?" ….as if the child is some shirt being ordered from a catalog.
Bottom line, people say hurtful things. But, so do I. We all need grace! I would rather a person come to me and say those stupid things, rather than avoid talking about adoption all together. We all need to be educated in areas of ignorance.
- I worry
Referring to #5, I worry often about Ereylah. I worry about what she will hear others ingnorantly say about adoption and how she will process that. Of course we will educate and prepare her the best we can, but the time will come when something is said we can't protect her. And even if whatever is said will not be said in malice, it still does damage, and it still hurts.
So this mama has to be wise, and also turn it over to the Lord.
7. I forget I didn't birth her
I know. So weird! Especially since I have not actually given birth before.
When Ereylah was about 3 weeks old, I was going through our clean laundry and found a dead mangled lizard (courtesy of my cats). I cringe just typing this. So, I had to give myself a pep talk before I removed that little reptile from the pile of whites (which went right back in the wash). I found myself saying "come on Katie, you can do this, you went through childbirth."
After laughing about it, then telling my husband, who looked at me like I was lost my mind, I have come to this conclusion. Motherhood is empowering. It is a testament to the power and strength of motherhood; however it comes in your life. It shows us how much we can love someone else. A sacrificial love that will fight to the bitter end before anything hurts my kid. It gives me a strength that can only be God breathed.
Clearly that strength may not translate to picking up dead lizards.
- I forget we don't look alike
A kindergartener asked me why Ereylah had dark skin. It was the sweetest most innocent and inquisitive question. My immediate response was, "Oh, we are tan because we are Lebanese". That poor confused little girl probably walked away and didn't even know what to think. About 5 minutes later I realized she was looking at Ereylah and wondering why she was darker than ME! And I totally forgot that E was darker than me AND that we don't have the same genetic make up….At ALL!
But I am not the only one. My awesome sister-in-law, JoAnn, came home laughing the other day. She was talking to one of her kids about how Ereylah walked so early in life. The conversation turned into a response something like "It in their genes! Josh walked early too." She didn't realize about what she had said until the next day. And it didn't dawn on my nephew either! ………We all shared a good laugh and it is just a testament to how strong a bond we share with our baby girl and how much our daughter is "our own"!
She is such an extension of me, and I of her. That does not absolve the fact that I need to be truly cognizant that she has a different heritage to celebrate, but I truly forget we don't look alike.
- I have a bond with other adoptive parents that is instantaneous
Short and sweet; it's true and you just do. All adoptions are different, but there is such a bond between the parents and the families it is almost tangible. When I meet another adoptive parent, I feel like we are friends and have an immediate bond.
- I start thinking of all price tags in adoption cost equivalents
Someone says, oh that will be about $2000, I think "that's how much a home study costs". Last week I wanted to do a project on the house and got an estimate of $25,000 and I told the guy, "No way, that is the cost of a full adoption!"
- Assumptions of Infertility are brought up in the most awkward ways
Adoption does not equal a past of infertility. It could, but that is not the equation that should ever be assumed. For Josh and me, it does not. We wanted to adopt first. And hey, if we wanted to have bio first, then adopt, that is okay too. That is just the order we chose to do things.
I have had many, awkward moments with people (doctors included) who assume infertility is the reason we adopted. Recently there was a women praying for me in a group Bible study who thanked the Lord in prayer that he turned my infertility into something beautiful (meaning Ereylah). You better believe my eyes popped open and didn't close the rest of the prayer while my head was cocked in confusion. I do agree that Ereylah is the most beautiful baby I have ever seen, but please don't talk about my ovaries and assume how they are functioning….okay?
Just two weeks ago a doctor did the same thing. Kind of scary if any medical professional assumes a condition which has never been charted or discussed nor has the patient shown symptoms. Yes, I am 22 weeks pregnant, and yes we adopted our first baby, but that DOES NOT EQUAL infertility. Actually, Josh and I have experienced the opposite. There was a 5 minute quick rendezvous on a Tuesday night in September which led to a Walgreens pregnancy test showing 2 lines a couple weeks later. TMI? Maybe, but so is making assumptions on my or anyone else's ovaries. We adopted because we are commanded to care for orphans and widows in the bible. We adopted because there are SO many children who need loving parents, and we want to be those parents….not because we were infertile…not because it was our second choice. Stop making that assumption.
Bottom line, fertility or lack thereof is not something to assume, and certainly not something to just casually mention. Refer back to #5 (people say the dumbest things). If someone is assuming I am infertile when looking at my child, what is this saying to me? More importantly, what is this saying to my child? It is saying: if we were fertile we would not have adopted her. Let that sink in.
- If you are told that it will take anywhere over 8 months to have a baby in your arms when wanting to adopt…you need to seek better counsel.
Babies in the US, especially Florida, are being born and placed for adoption or in foster care EVERY DAY. Unfortunately, some agencies make a business and bureaucracy out of this and their timelines are 18 months plus. That is absurd and unneeded. Agency's do some amazing work, and especially in the realm of birth mother counseling. But PLEASE know you do NOT need to wait for 18 plus months to adopt a child. When Josh and I decided to officially move forward with our domestic adoption, it was October 6th. That is the date when we told our social worker "okay we are ready." On October 10th we got a call about a birth mom who wanted to place and had not been matched yet. On October 18th we were told she wanted us to be the parents. On November 14th, Ereylah was born and on November 16th she was in our home. That is a 6 week turnaround! During that time we were also approached with 3 other adoption options. For those who question that 18 plus month wait time, our story is not abnormal! 6 weeks might be quicker than usual, but 3-6 months is the longest you should need to wait to get matched. Question it! Know your options!
- There is nothing like it
I have been told there is something amazing about childbirth and I am sure there is. I am looking forward to experiencing it in June BUT, Adoption is magical! Seeing how the Lord orchestrates stories of people who don't know each other, and the many variables that fall into place to make that adoption happen, is so humbling and God Glorifying. If one variable was off (timing, location, birth mom decision etc) the adoption would not happen. WHEN IT DOES, IT IS AMAZING! There is no denying the Lords hand in all of it! It is not something that one person can fully control because there are so many moving pieces that it is Amazing to see the Lord work. This is not to take anything away from child birth, rather, adoption is so incredibly special in its own way.


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