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Insular Life Volunteers Celebrate 6th Anniversary With GK
June 28, 2018
Insular Life Volunteers Celebrate 6th Anniversary With GK
Insular Life's volunteer group recently celebrated its 6th year with the Gawad Kalinga Manggahan Village by initiating the repair and repainting of its Tambayani Center.
On April 28, volunteers trooped to GK Manggahan to start the repair and repainting of the Tambayani Center with the SAGIP kids. Children were grouped and given tasks according to their age brackets. The youngest, 6 to 8 year olds, were tasked to remove the books from the shelves and pack them in boxes as the book cases are also set to be repainted. Children 9 to 10 years old, were asked to sweep and mop the floor and dust the surfaces, while children 11 years and above were tasked to help paint the walls.
Later, as everyone was eating lunch, Jollibee made a surprise appearance, danced, and posed for photos with everyone present. Insular Foundation thanks everyone who has been a part of its volunteer group. Happy 6th Anniversary, Insular Life volunteers!
Insular Life employee volunteers and the SAGIP kids of GK Manggahan Village with Jollibee
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On Saturday, May 9, he DC Craft Beer Festival will feature an unlimited 2 oz. seasonal summer tasting selection of 150 craft beers, meads and ciders from more than 75 local and national breweries, live music, food and entertainment. The DC Craft Beer Festival offers an extensive, diverse sampling; in one place at one time, to further educate both beer enthusiasts and the casual beer lover. Guests can meet one-on-one with industry experts and Cicerones in the Craft Concierge Center and attend interesting and informative seminars. The festival's Craft Kitchen offers foodies an artisanal selection of beer and food pairings from Mess Hall's local culinary food entrepreneurs including: Celebrity Chef Jessica Swift, Très Creole Catering, NeatMeat, Sona Creamery, Cajun Meets Asian and Farm to Feast Catering. Additionally, guests can enjoy shopping retail vendors, games and live music.
VIP and general admission tickets are available for purchase at www.craftbeerfestdc.com. VIP ticket holders will enjoy an extra hour of tasting prior to General Admission entry.
WHAT: DC Craft Beer Festival – Spring Seasonal
WHERE: Walter E. Washington Convention Center – Hall D
801 Mount Vernon Place Northwest
Washington, DC 20001
WHEN: Saturday, May 9, 2015
Session 1
1:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. VIP
2:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. General Admission
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May 18 (UPI) -- A former college football star saved students in Oregon from a potential school shooting tragedy.
Keanon Lowe, a former wide receiver at the University of Oregon, tackled a student carrying a shotgun Friday through the hallway at Parkrose High School in Portland.
A little before noon, Granados Dias, 18, walked into a classroom at the school wearing a black trench coat and holding a loaded shotgun, witnesses said. That's when Lowe, a school security guard at Parkrose, wrestled Dias to the ground.
During the incident, students sat in dark, locked classrooms as police searched for possible accomplices.
Dias, a student at Parkrose, was charged with possession of a loaded firearm in a public place, attempting to discharge a firearm in a school, reckless endangerment and possession of a firearm in a public building.
"Incidents such as the one that occurred today strike the worst fear in the hearts of student and parent," said Danielle Outlaw, Portland police chief, in a police report. "The officers and school staff worked together to respond quickly and ensure the safety of all involved. I commend the school staff member who displayed quick actions and bravery when he confronted the subject."
Lowe, who also works as a track and football coach at Parkrose, tweeted out his appreciation after the incident:
Dias is being held in lieu of $500,000 bail and is scheduled to appear in court Monday.
"Thank you to the brave students who expressed their concern for their peer and to our staff who quickly responded to protect our students," Parkrose School District superintended Michael Lopes Serrao said in a statement.


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Posh Spice has clearly forgotten Rule No. 1 for making it in America: be nice to J. Randy Taraborrelli. Actually, she was downright mean to him, and she pays the price in today's Daily Mail. Apparently, Taraborrelli approached Victoria to welcome her to the States. Victoria and her entourage didn't take too kindly to this gesture:
"Excuse me, Victoria, but I just wanted to welcome you to America," I offer.
She fixes me with an icy stare, as though I had just delivered the most offensive insult.
"You see, this is my life," she mutters to one of the men. "So, welcome to it."
Then, suddenly, her team of sycophants springs into action. "Hey! No one said you could speak to her," scolds one of the men.
"You! Get back. You're much too close," says one of the women. "And it's Mrs. Beckham," reminds another.
Haha. Even though I'd love to think the worst of Victoria – and I was so planning to – why don't I entirely believe this account? When she tells him, sarcastically, "This is my life…you're welcome to it," it means, quite simply, Step the f*ck back or else, and when he refused, the minions got involved. It happens. Considering his article is titled, "Why Posh's chances of cracking America are slim," one can only assume he showed her some true L.A. hospitality. Tarraborelli quotes a source who says, "I would say that in terms of the ladder of fame in America – with accomplished women such as Madonna or even a no-talent like Paris Hilton on the top – Victoria Beckham is pretty far down at the bottom." If Posh is at the bottom, she's still miles above some cheap tabloid reporter.
In other words:
- The BBC Trust has named a new chairman: Sir Michael Lyons. (BBC)
- In today's Sun, the Arctic Monkeys have hit out at BBC Radio 1 for playing "crap music." They also agree with me about a certain atrocious remake of a Smiths classic. Smart boys.
- Kirsten Dunst has been putting up the big bucks to fly new love Johnny Borrell to film premieres and fancy hotels. (Mirror)
- Borrell shows off his newly toned, Dunst-worthy torso for the cover of Vogue. (The Sun)
- Robbie Williams hits the town with his mates. (The Sun)
- Sienna Miller fled the scene of an apparent shooting at a swanky London nightspot. Reportedly, a photographer was the target. (Daily Mail)
- Girls Aloud singer Sarah Harding serves paps with a less violent but equally clear gesture. (The Sun)
- Tom Chaplin of Keane is on a post-rehab health kick. (Mirror)
- David Tennant says he wants to be "a Bond baddie. They always have some disability, don't they? I could have one leg and be stroking a chicken saying 'I've infected the world with bird flu'." (Mirror)
- Kate Moss looking unglam. (Daily Mail)
- Sanjeev Bhaskar and the producers of Kumars at No. 42 are looking to make an American version of the hit comedy with the same cast. If you recall, a U.S. remake of Kumars has already been attempted, with Fox's unaired The Ortegas. (Daily Mail)
- Wallace & Gromit are getting a $20 million new home. (Daily Mail)
- What's 15-year-old Pixie Geldof doing out drinking with her big sis?
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Dit is de tweede aflevering van een serie over gebrekkige kwaliteit in de digitale wereld. Deze keer citeren we met instemming een over elke verdenking van zweverigheid verheven keiharde informaticus: David Gelernter.
Hier gaat om een in de IT onderschat begrip uit het begripssysteem van de architectuur voor de digitale wereld zo als uitgelegd in het gelijknamige boek van Hanno Wupper: Schoonheid. Gelernter wijdt een heel boek eraan: Machine Beauty: Elegance in the heart of technology (New York 1997/1998). Het is nog steeds verkrijgbaar, nog steeds actueel en niet duur.
Het op één na laatste hoofdstuk gaat over "Computer Ugliness". In het laatste hoofdstuk, "Unseen Beauty", trekt Gelernter de conclusie. Het hoofdstuk begint als volgt:
How do the pieces add up? Great technology is beautiful tech-
nology. If we care about technology excellence, we are foolish
not to train our young scientists and engineers in aesthetics, el-
egance, and beauty. The idea of such a thing happening is so
far-fetched it's funny–but, yes, good technology is terribly
important to our modern economy and living standards and
comfort levels, the "software crisis" is real, we do get from our
fancy computers a tiny fraction of the value they are capable of
delivering: we are a nation of Ferrari drivers tooling around
with kinked fuel lines at fifteen miles per hour. We ought to
start teaching Velazquez, Degas, and Matisse to young tech-
nologists right now on an emergency basis. Every technologist
ought to study drawing, design, and art history. Ugly soft-
ware—hence weak, late, broken, or obnoxious software—
would still get built even if we did. Art education is no magic
wand. But I can guarantee that such a course of action would
make things better: our technology would improve, our tech-
nologists would improve, and we would never regret it.
(Of course, art history in the colleges nowadays often
seems like mud wrestling, as posturing professors who care
not at all about truth and beauty and a lot about politics, ide-
ology, and social agendas drag art down to their level, and
the whole field sinks slowly into the slime: you can only
shake your head and wonder. It's easy to forget that every se-
rious art history department in the country still harbors a few
professors who love art; those people could do as much as
anyone to pull us out of our software crisis.)
By and large, we go about computer science education in
the wrong way, not surprising, given that the academic field
was dreamed up during the 1960s and early '70s under radi-
cally different circumstances from the ones that hold today.
We ought to teach basic programming in studios: students
ought to build the same simple programs repeatedly until
each one is not merely correct and efficient but elegant.
Passing students on the basis of mere technical adequacy
yields badly trained programmers and a software crisis; we'd
have a piano crisis, too, if music students moved from one
finger exercise to the next the instant they succeeded in hit-
ting the right notes. Advanced students ought to present
their software projects as architects-in-training do, to junes
capable of aesthetic judgments. The projects we assign ought
to be based (again, as in architecture school) on real projects
in the real world.
Some people are born with and some without an acute
sense of beauty, but anyone's beauty sense can be improved
by training. The best training is the study of an—art being
the freest pursuit of truth and beauty for their own sakes that
humans are capable of. Art education is crucial to the na-
tion's technological and scientific well-being. Not because
ignorance of Velazquez (say) makes a person incapable of do-
ing physics; because studying Velizquez sharpens the sense
of beauty, which in turn helps guide physicists toward the
truth. Art study to a scientist or engineer is like jogging
to a boxer. It is no replacement for mathematics or assiduous
punching-bag smashing, but it develops a faculty that is cru-
cial to success.
The closeness of art and science sheds light on today's art
education also. Nowadays the prestigious art schools spurn
technique and see it as their mission to put students in touch
with their feelings—equivalent to training chemists not by
teaching them chemistry but by sending them straight into
the lab to have fun. Fooling around happens to be essential
in learning science or art. But to teach it instead of technique
is just as disgraceful and stupid in art school as it would be in
science education and is yet another sign of our refusal to
take art seriously, another breach of faith with our students,
whom we betray in a million ways daily.
It is a tragedy that science and technology's overwhelming
success has convinced many people—some of whom will
even admit it—that art is an anachronism, that science and
technology are the only intellectual attainments that count.
We are up in arms about the pathetic state of math and sci-
ence education in our schools, and are right to be; that the
average American schoolchild emerges from high school and
(in due course) college knowing nothing about an doesn't
bother us. But technology's growing centrality throughout
economic and intellectual life makes it more and not less im-
portant that students study art.
Of course, you cannot learn computer science for real, can-
not aspire to do research, unless you have mastered a fair
amount of math and computation theory. Professional pro-
grammers need some math, too, so they can analyze the per-
formance of their programs, and as a general guide to straight
thinking. My computer-sciencc-education-of-the-future of-
fers mathematics and computation theory, of course, just as
the Bauhaus offered metalworking and wood shop.
En onmiddellijk daarna laat Gelernter de bom barsten en rekent af met het huidige universitaire stelsel van opleidingen:
Computer science training is in fact merely one element of my brand-
new three-part university of die future. The "Aesthetics
School" teaches computation and mathematics, physics and
engineering, design, art, architecture, and music. The "Liter-
ature School" centers on good writing and deep reading and
teaches history, philosophy, religion, psychology, law, and
foreign languages, treating each as a branch of literature. The
Biology and Medicine School takes up the slack. And by all
means help yourself to an Economics and Business School,
too, if you like.


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The spa of the As Cascatas Golf Resort & Spa Vilamoura is the largest spa in Portugal, with 2700 square metres of wellness & health facilities. The 7Seven Spa Vilamoura, located near the gardens of our luxury apartments in Vilamoura, will become your paradise of relaxation, with its state-of-the-art facilities and modern treatments and techniques. Pamper yourself with our 14 treatment rooms and our VIP suite with private Jacuzzi, relax in the sauna, get away from it all in the relaxation beds with hydromassage or make the most of our hydrotherapy circuit. Recover the balance of body and mind at the 7Seven Spa Vilamoura of the As Cascatas Golf Resort & Spa Vilamoura.
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Relaxing Massage designed thinking about the balance of body and mind with the energy from the volcanic stones. Followed by an express facial to leave your skin radiant and moisturized for the rest of the day.


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Joe Baisden
My family and I began our sojourn in Belton January 1, 1971. Dr. Will Long said of me that I came to be the preacher for the Church of Christ, but in time, became minister to the whole community.
I have tried to walk in the footsteps of the Lord Jesus Christ, who said of himself that he "did not come to be served, but to serve and give His life as a ransom for many" (Matt. 20:28).
One of my greatest joys serving the Lord in Belton has been in writing a weekly column for The Belton Journal. The opportunity for this came when Dr. Leroy Kemp was approaching retirement after many years as pastor of First Baptist . The editor of the Journal told me that he wanted me to take the inspirational column that Leroy had been writing. Thus, "Looking Up" was born 28 years ago.
My first column appeared in the Thursday, September 10, 1987 edition of the Journal.
There have been many changes in the staff, through the years, but all have been helpful and supportive. The readers have continued to be encouraging, and for this I am most grateful…
Why am I choosing to end this work that has brought me so much joy? I want to tell you why. On the first of January a year and a half ago, my electrolytes plunged, and Janelle had to put me in the hospital. Since that time, the excellent health I had previously enjoyed for years took a turn and we have been in quite a battle trying to get it restored.
In the new circumstances, I maintained my column while under a great deal of stress by revisiting articles of the past and in some cases updated them. Last week's article on the challenge to walk by faith was one of those. I expected to rework it, but discovered that it was extremely timely as a lead into this week's message.
In the last couple of weeks a brand new battery of medical tests appeared. A fresh MRI has been added to the mix and has brought about some new considerations. Arrangements have been made to consult a neurosurgeon for some possible surgery.
Doctors' appointments are ever increasing. I need to devote my full attention to these efforts, so I must bid you farewell.
As I write this, my heart overflows with joy and gratitude for the privilege of contributing a column, liberally laced with the Word of God, for the Belton Journal for twenty-eight years.
My faith has not weakened. I am still "looking up," and I still "trust in the Lord with all my heart and lean not upon my own understanding." I do ask that you pray for me and my family as we undergo these trials.


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Diversity and Identity in the U.S.
The multicultural studies program offers a certificate in diversity and identity in the U.S. which provides students from all disciplines the opportunity to develop an academic concentration in areas of study related to diversity and difference.
This certificate program is a flexible, interdisciplinary course of study enabling undergraduate students to approach crucial questions and topics about diverse identities and communities composing contemporary American society from the perspectives of the social and behavioral sciences, the humanities, and legal studies. Diversity is not only a vital area of scholarship; knowledge and skills around diversity are increasingly valued in criminal justice, public health, counseling, human resources, business, and marketing, among other fields.
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Reactive Dog Training
What is a "reactive" dog? Generally, when we talk about "reactive" dogs we are talking about dogs who exhibit any of the following behaviors when encountering "triggers" (these can be dogs, people, squirrels, bikes, skateboards…) on leashed walks: lunging, barking, pulling, whining, and the inability to focus or relax. Many dogs exhibiting these behaviors on-leash are fine with others when off-leash (or at least have a doggie friend or two). Dogs may be showing these behaviors out of fear ("don't let that dog/person get any closer to me!") or frustration ("I really, really, really want to go say HIIIIII!). If your dog cannot calm down, focus and connect with you, they will not be able to learn.
Reactive dog training focuses on teaching your dog to relax and get into an operant or "learning frame of mind" in the presence of other dogs (or whatever stimulus they are reacting to). We also teach your dog to look to you for cues on how they should react when other dogs are present.
For an idea of what we cover in this type of training READ THIS.
REACTIVE REHAB: 6-week class aimed at reactive dogs that bark, lunge, snap etc. towards other dogs and/or people on leash.
Class structure:
- Before: The owner will be sent a behavioral questionnaire to be returned before the start of class. Week one of the 6 week class is a human-only orientation, currently held virtually. This week we will discuss: appropriate equipment, counterconditioning conditioning/desensitization, foundation skills needed for the start of class (Look, Touch and an "emergency" scatter feed cue, Find It) as well as how to use a clicker or verbal marker. This week is mandatory to continue in the 6 week course.
- During: We will introduce and implement several different types of training in this class. We start each week of class with approximately 30 minutes of human-only lecture and discussion. Your dog should be left in your car for this period if possible. If your dog is not safe or comfortable in the car please let us know at your pre-class meeting and we will find a space inside for your dog to stay during lecture away from other dogs.
- After: After completion, a (formerly) reactive dog should then be able to enter The Basics. If your dog needs more practice time/set-ups all Reactive Rehab graduates are also eligible to sign up for the "Reactive Rebab Drop-Ins". These sessions are for DD graduates only for continuing work with other dogs/people in a space with controlled distractions.
This class is limited to 5 dogs. Class instructor is Danette Johnston, CPDT-KA.
REACTIVE REHAB WEBINAR: 2 hours, human only. – NOW OFFERED VIRTUALLY!
Does your dog bark, lunge, pull towards other dogs, people, bikes etc. when on leash? What causes reactivity and is it the same as aggression? Whether your dog is reactive because he is anxious, fearful or because of frustration ("I REALLY want to say hit to that dog!!") and a lack of impulse control, in this 2 hour, human-only session we will cover techniques to use with your reactive dog. We will discuss appropriate equipment, leash techniques, focus cues, counter conditioning and desensitization, emergency exit "tricks" as well as how to facilitate meeting other dogs and appropriate play.
"I don't know if my dog needs Reactive Rehab or The Basics?" A good way to evaluate which class your dog needs is to take him out on a walk carrying high value treats (chicken, hot dog, cheese) and see if you can get his attention when you pass your dog's triggers (another dog, people etc.) with the help of the treats. If you can easily redirect him to you with the treats in hand when you come across his triggers, you likely can go straight into The Basics. If it is difficult to get his focus back on you even with the help of the yummy goods, then Reactive Rehab would be the appropriate class.
How do I sign up? Click the link on the right side of this page for the class you are interested in. If you have any questions, please contact us by phone at 206-706-4875 or email Danette directly at firstname.lastname@example.com.
If the class is FULL or if you would like more 1-on-1 help and (or the class schedule does not work for you) you may want to schedule a private lesson.
Britney Robinson09-11-15
Hey I've been looking at your reactive dog classes and was wondering if I could my dog enrolled. I have a one year old Aussie named Titu and I live in Federal Way, WA. He fear barks at stranger people or dogs. When he gets to know the person or the dog though he very loving and he is a very sweet boy. He has never been aggressive, but we would like to condition him to not bark at people or dogs. I would love to do agility, fly ball or Frisbee with him but I feel like he needs to get over this fear before he would truly enjoy them. He knows a lot of tricks and has gone through a lot of basic training.


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Students interested in the University of Maryland, Smith School Undergraduate Program at the Universities at Shady Grove can meet with a Smith School advisor by attending one of the below admissions workshops, open houses or transfer visits.
- We highly recommend that students bring a copy of their most recent official or unofficial transcript to any of the below events.
- Due to the competitive nature of our program, the increased number of applicants and the number of current students enrolled in our program we cannot meet with prospective students on a walk-in advising basis.
Workshops for the Smith School at Shady Grove will be held on the dates below. If no dates are listed, we will update the site as soon as dates are available.
For more information about the University of Maryland, Smith School Undergraduate Program located at the Universities at Shady Grove (USG) call 301-738-6079 or visit our Smith School at Shady Grove web page.


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We're living in an age of image-based social media – a time when photo-editing technology is literally a few clicks away and available to just about everyone. Apps like Instagram, Snapchat, and Facetune give editing features once available only to celebrities to the common man (or woman), and they may be changing standards of beauty. But at what price?
According to a JAMA Facial Plastic Surgery Viewpoint article, being bombarded with filtered photos and edited selfies – "perfect" pictures – of friends, family members, and strangers can make us feel inadequate in our appearance and take a toll on our self-esteem. In severe cases, it can even trigger body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) – a serious mental disorder involving an obsessive focus on a perceived flaw in appearance, which, according to the Mayo Clinic, affects more than 200,000 people each year in the United States.
Plastic surgeons first identified the trend of patients seeking cosmetic surgery to look better in selfies and on social media in the 2017 Annual American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery survey. In the past, people seeking cosmetic surgery often brought images of celebrities to consultations, but in a new phenomenon, "Snapchat dysmorphia," more and more patients are seeking procedures to look like filtered versions of themselves with fuller lips, bigger eyes, and a thinner nose. The most-requested surgical procedures to create a selfie appearance include rhinoplasty to make the nose more symmetrical, hair transplants, and eyelid surgery.
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O'HAIR House Concerts presents... Brock Zeman
We are thrilled to have Brock Zeman back for an encore performance for our O'HAIR House Concert Series!
Presale tickets available to first purchasers within a limited quantity.
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Tickets available at the door for $20.00
Wine & Popcorn to be served.
Doors open at 7pm.
Seating is limited and available on a first come, first serve basis!


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On "Keeping Up with the Kardashians" episode titled "No Boys Allowed", Kylie (the daughter of Bruce & Kris Jenner) becomes upset because Bruce will not allow her to hang out with her "boy" friends alone. Bruce tells Kylie her male friends are not allowed into her room under any circumstances. Kylie defies Bruce and takes a boy to her room to order a pizza. Bruce yells at Kylie for taking a boy to her room and immediately orders all of her friends to leave the house. Embarrassed, Kylie decides to run away. Kylie hires a car service to take her to Khloe's (her older half-sister's) house. Eventually Kylie is returned home to her parents, Kris and Bruce. However, most cases involving runaway children are more serious.
Kylie is not the first child to run away from home and won't be the last. The U.S. Department of Justice reports an estimated 797,500 children (younger than 18) were reported missing in a study conducted over the span of one year. The study also showed an alarming statistic – an average of 2,185 children are reported missing each day. According to the National Runaway Safeline, between 1.6 and 2.8 million youth run away in a year.
According to Ehow.com, "[c]hild runaway laws vary state by state but most states do not consider it illegal for minors to run away from home." "Keeping Up with the Kardashians" is filmed in California, and thus California and thus it is helpful to to an analysis of California law. In California it is not considered a crime for a juvenile (any person under the age of 18) to runaway from home. However, Ehow tells us the following states consider it a status offense when a juvenile runs away from home: 1) Georgia; 2) Idaho; 3) Kentucky; 4) Nebraska; 5) South Carolina; 6) Texas; 7) Utah; 8) West Virginia; 9) Wyoming. Conversely, under Canadian law, when a child runs away from home it is not considered a crime.
It is not a crime for a juvenile to run away from home in California. The state has adopted the Interstate Compact on Juveniles, which states juveniles who are believed to have run away from home can be detained and returned to the custody of a: 1) parent, 2) guardian, or 3) the court. Below are the applicable provisions of California law from the California Welfare and Institutions Codes.
Section 601.
(a) Any person under the age of 18 years who persistently or habitually refuses to obey the reasonable and proper orders or directions of his or her parents, guardian, or custodian, or who is beyond the control of that person, or who is under the age of 18 years when he or she violated any ordinance of any city or county of this state establishing a curfew based solely on age is within the jurisdiction of the juvenile court which may adjudge the minor to be a ward of the court.
Section 601.5.
(d) A minor may be referred to a Youth Referral Center by a parent or guardian, a law enforcement officer, a probation officer, a child welfare agency, or a school, or a minor may self-refer. A minor may be referred to the program if the minor is at least 10 years of age and is believed by the referring source to be at risk of justice system involvement due to chronic disobedience to parents, curfew violations, repeat truancy, incidents of running away from home, experimentation with drugs or alcohol, or other serious behavior problems. Whenever a minor is referred to the program, the Youth Referral Center shall make an initial determination as to whether the minor is engaged in a pattern of at-risk behavior likely to result in future justice system involvement, and, if satisfied that the minor is significantly at risk, the center shall initiate a family assessment. The family assessment shall identify the minor's behavioral problem, the family's circumstances and relationship to the problem, and the needs of the minor or the family in relation to the behavioral problem. The assessment shall be performed using a risk and needs assessment instrument, based on national models of successful youth risk and needs assessment instruments and utilizing objective assessment criteria, as appropriate for the clientele served by the program. At a minimum, the assessment shall include information drawn from interviews with the minor and with the parents or other adults having custody of the minor, and it shall include information on the minor's probation, school, health, and mental health status to the extent such information may be available and accessible.
Section 625.
A peace officer may, without a warrant, take into temporary custody a minor:
(a) Who is under the age of 18 years when such officer has reasonable cause for believing that such minor is a person described in Section 601 or 602, or
(b) Who is a ward of the juvenile court or concerning whom an order has been made under Section 636 or 702, when such officer has reasonable cause for believing that person has violated an order of the juvenile court or has escaped from any commitment ordered by the juvenile court, or
(c) Who is under the age of 18 years and who is found in any street or public place suffering from any sickness or injury which requires care, medical treatment, hospitalization, or other remedial care.
In any case where a minor is taken into temporary custody on the ground that there is reasonable cause for believing that such minor is a person described in Section 601 or 602, or that he has violated an order of the juvenile court or escaped from any commitment ordered by the juvenile court, the officer shall advise such minor that anything he says can be used against him and shall advise him of his constitutional rights, including his right to remain silent, his right to have counsel present during any interrogation, and his right to have counsel appointed if he is unable to afford counsel.
Section 625.1.
Any minor who is taken into temporary custody pursuant to subdivision (a) of Section 625, when the peace officer has reasonable cause for believing the minor is a person described in Section 602, or pursuant to subdivision (b) or (c) of Section 625, may be requested to submit to voluntary chemical testing of his or her urine for the purpose of determining the presence of alcohol or illegal drugs. The peace officer shall inform the minor that the chemical test is voluntary. The results of this test may be considered by the court in determining the disposition of the minor pursuant to Section 706 or 777. Unless otherwise provided by law, the results of such a test shall not be the basis of a petition filed by the prosecuting attorney to declare the minor a person described in Section 602, nor shall it be the basis for such a finding by a court pursuant to Section 702.
Ehow provides a general overview of child runaway laws in other states.
In most areas, child runaways can legally be returned to their homes by law enforcement at any time and against the child's wishes. In states where it is illegal to run away, children may be punished with probation or may just be returned home. Even in states where it is not illegal for minors to run away, a child who repeatedly attempts to run away may end up in court. That can result in punishment such as a fine, a mandatory drug screening, and suspended drivers license. In many states, adults who help a child run away by offering assistance or shelter can be convicted of harboring a runaway, which is a misdemeanor.
When a child runs away from home multiple times, they may be considered a "habitual runaway". LiveStrong.com explains habitual runaways:
If a minor continues to run away frequently, the child can be labeled as a habitual runaway. With this the courts may order that the child is in need of supervision. This is ordered because the court has determined that the parents are not capable of taking care of the child. The child in need of supervision process is used in 34 states, according to the American Bar Association. With this program the child may be required to take mandatory drug testing, can possibly receive fines and punishments, and at times have their driving privileges suspended.
Parents may be liable for the acts their children commit when they run away. However some states have enacted laws which limit the liability of the parents for the actions of their runaway children. The chief analyst for the OLR Research Report, Saul Spigel, noted the problems with limiting liability which may be placed on the parent's of runaway children. Saul suggests a solution to state legislatures – "make parents liable for damages their children cause only if a court finds that they (the parents) failed to exercise reasonable supervision." However, Saul states this approach "would create an extra judicial step and potentially reduce victim's compensation."
Enotes describes the less stringent application of parental responsibility laws:
Although some states impose criminal liability on parents of delinquent youth, many more have enacted less stringent types of parental responsibility laws. Kansas, Michigan, and Texas require parents to attend the hearings of children adjudicated delinquent or face contempt charges. Legislation in Alabama, Kansas, Kentucky, and West Virginia requires parents to pay the court costs associated with these proceedings. Other states impose financial responsibility on parents for the costs incurred by the state when youth are processed through the juvenile justice system. Florida, Idaho, Indiana, North Carolina, and Virginia require parents to reimburse the state for the costs associated with the care, support, detention, or treatment of their children while under the supervision of state agencies. Idaho, Maryland, Missouri, and Oklahoma require parents to undertake restitution payments.
Parents are not the only individuals who may find themselves in trouble with the law. Other individuals who associate with runaways could possibly face legal problems as well. Landlords who harbor runaways and people who room with runaways may also be in violation of the law. To read more click here.


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Miley Cyrus' 19th birthday party was taped and the video revealed her admission that she is a stoner. On her 18th birthday, Cyrus was filmed smoking salvia.
This upset fans, but it especially upset parents. No parent wants to see their child's Disney idol bragging about puffing the magic dragon. Celebrities and other public figures smoke weed, but the general public just doesn't want to know about it. Here are some of the more surprising and unexpected marijuana smokers.
Bill Clinton
In 1992, President Clinton admitted on television about the only occasion he broke the law. He confessed to "experimenting" with weed. The killer part of the president's confession was when he said, "I didn't inhale" because that what really matters.
Michael Phelps
Swimmer Michael Phelps took a bong rip in 2009 that cost him. A photo leaked of the winner of eight Olympic gold medals and he lost two endorsements including AT&T and Rosetta Stone. He did manage to hang onto the $1-million-plus deal he had with Mazda, however.
Whoopi Goldberg
Whoopi Goldberg admitted to smoking weed a few times on television as a co-host on her show The View. Goldberg has also admitted to being seriously baked while accepting the Oscar in 1991 for best supporting actress. During the controversy over Phelps' pot use, Goldberg came to his defense and the stood up for the green. Can you imagine Sister Mary Clarence smoking weed?
Montell Williams
Television talk show host and infomercial host extraordinaire Montell Williams loves weed. He advocates it so much that he opened a medical marijuana dispensary in Sacramento, California this year. Williams, who suffers from multiple sclerosis, revealed that marijuana is the best way to soothe his pain. According to Sacbee.com, Williams just wants to be left alone with his weed, "I can go get morphine pumped into my system and nobody's got a problem. But all of a sudden they're really worried if I smoked a joint."
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Honest Abe kept it real in a letter he allegedly wrote in 1857 to the Hohner Harmonica Company in hopes of receiving some free shit. In the letter Lincoln allegedly writes, "Two of my favorite things are sitting on my front porch smoking a pipe of sweet hemp, and playing my Hohner harmonica."
William Shakespeare
In 2001, researchers claim to have found clay pipes with traces of cannabis and cocaine near Shakespeare's garden. Although it has not been proven that he smoked weed, the pipes hint that Shakespeare liked to party. Some have also suggested that he the "noted weed" in his Sonnet 76 was marijuana. "To new-found methods, and to compounds strange? Why write I still all one, ever the same, And keep invention in a noted weed..."


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If there's a venture with a projected shelf life of five minutes, it's a nightlife restaurant in New York's Meatpacking District. The exception? Tao Downtown. Since it opened in 2013, with heavy wooden doors that look like they were airlifted in from an ancient Chinese fort, the temple to Pan-Asian-style food and drinks has been a prime Manhattan destination for athletes, celebrities, and businessmen and women waving corporate cards to out-of-town families.
Each night, some 1,200 people stream through the David Rockwell-designed, 22,000-square-foot, bilevel maze of dark wood-paneled rooms decorated with candles and giant Buddhas. The 300-seat dining room is massive by New York standards; the new Union Square Cafe, also designed by Rockwell, seats about 90. Tao Downtown estimates it did more than 220,000 covers (aka customers) in 2016—significantly more than the population of Brooklyn's Williamsburg neighborhood. There's almost always a line to get into the adjoining nightclub.


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The Lao People's Revolutionary Youth Union (LPRYU), in collaboration with The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) organized a Stakeholder Consultation Meeting on the 3rd draft of National Youth and Adolescents Policy from 28-29 August 2018. High level policy makers from line ministries, technical experts, young people and development partners actively participated in the review of the policy.
The meeting presented the progress on the draft National Youth and Adolescent Policy as the nearly final draft and invited all participants to stakeholders to provide feedback, comments and reflections on this draft towards finalization of the Policy. This policy will be the first ever and historical for adolescent and youth in Lao PDR and will significantly contribute to the 8th National Socio-Economic Development Plan (NSEDP).
"Lao PDR has one of the youngest population in South East Asia, with nearly 60% below the age of 25 years1, and nearly 22% of the population are adolescent girls and boys (aged 10-19 years) 1. Young people have a significant role to play in country's development and will be the driving force behind social and economic development in future decades. Therefore, policies and programmes are needed to enhance their capacities and provide proper opportunities which will allow them to fulfil their potential." Said Mr. Alounxay Sounalat, Secretary General, of The Lao People's Revolutionary Youth Union (LPRYU).
In June 2018, Lao Youth Union sent out 2nd Draft of National Youth and Adolescent Policy (NYAP) to the provinces and line ministries for their comments. The NYAP presented today, had included all comments from the different stakeholders.
The final NYAP will provide policy directions to the different line ministries and call for proper investments for youth in the areas of health, education, sports and employment so that young people can contribute to the development of the Country.
It will also focus on collaboration, youth engagement as well as increasing capacity, skills, knowledge management as well as raising awareness on different issues of importance to young people.
"With a good youth and adolescent policy in place and with the right investments Lao PDR can benefit from the huge youth population. Providing young people, and particularly adolescent girls like "Noi", with opportunities will contribute to sustainable development and economic growth. It is essential that young people participate and are able to contribute to economic, social and political development in a way that lifts the country out of poverty, ensures greater stability and promotes healthier societies." said Ms. Frederika Meijer UNFPA's Representative in Lao PDR.
The meeting was appreciative of the 3rd draft of the NYAP and provided some further comments and inputs. The LYU will consolidate all inputs in the Final draft which will then be presented to the Steering Committee for approval and ultimately presented to the Prime Minister for endorsement.
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Pretty sweet, right? The picture is a screenshot from a new video I'm working on in my spare time. The idea actually came from the Freddie Wong video below. (DISCLAIMER: the video, while not horribly offensive, does contain a few profanities)
Anyways, I thought that if Freddie could do it, so could I! It's coming along well...I don't think I'll ever get guns or BMWs to fall from the sky, but the color correction, mountains, and planets were a cinch. Now all I need is someone to sound really cool and 'gangsta' while talking about video effects...probably my little brother.
Speaking of video effects, I'm going to update my BCC7 review soon! (applause!) The new review will include screenshots, like the one above, demonstrating how I'm using the filters in my film. Be sure to check back, it'll be great. Also, I'll upload the 'planet' video as soon as it's finished.
Lastly, today is Ash Wednesday, the beginning of the Lenten Season. I'm trying to give up computer time...so I may only post new content on the weekends.
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Think back to last holiday season. You likely don't think about emails from different brands, or even the one your agency sent out.
But, what if I told you that could change? What if I told you next year you'll be trying to outdo the email you sent out this holiday season?
It's possible. Below are three tips for impressing contacts over the holiday season and increasing engagement.
Show Some Personality
A large part of your agency's branding is about your personality.
Are you laid back, family style agents, or smooth, quick talking professionals? Use it. The holidays are a great time to reinforce your brand's personality.
Think of your business as a living, breathing person. How would he say 'Seasons Greetings?' Is he an edgy guy who'd throw bright colors and exciting video into his email?
Or, does he prefer a simple classic message? Maybe he'd put a tap dancing Santa in an email. Maybe he'd make your team sing a Christmas carol in an email.
Your clients want to know this guy, your personality. Show them exactly who he is.
Appeal to the Heart of the Season
Think of a Christmas card you've received that really touched you. The kind you kept after the season was over. Maybe you still have it.
Why did you love it so much? What about the language and imagery connected so strongly with you? Research shows emotional response plays a greater role in buying decisions than ad content.
Sometimes, a holiday message speaks to someone because it's personal. Sometimes it's because the message is uplifting. Sometimes it's because the imagery evokes good feelings. You are capable of doing all three.
You can send an email that has an uplifting message and touching imagery that is personal. Just think about the joy the season brings and tap into that.
Some tips:
• Be genuine, not cliché.
• Consider adding a personal story or idea related to the season. For example, a story of family coming together for the holidays against all obstacles. Or, advice from your grandmother about gratitude and love.
• Use imagery that pulls at the heartstrings. Go by feeling. If an image gives you warm fuzzies, you're on the right track.
Try Not Mentioning Your Products or Services at All
It's the fourth quarter, and everyone is trying to end their fiscal year on a high note. And by everyone, I mean retailers and all the other companies that are emailing your clients.
All month, your clients are getting emails trying to squeeze out that last penny for the year. Don't be a part of the crowd.
Instead, imagine receiving an email from a business owner. It's a letter thanking you for your business and telling you what the holiday means to her. Something so simple and honest, it tugs at your heartstrings.
Or, imagine an email that makes you laugh - whether it's at the people inside of it or with them. It's an email that makes you feel good and reminds you how much fun this time of year can be.
That is the email your clients will remember and thank you for.
This holiday season, stand out from the crowd. Set yourself apart in your clients' cluttered inboxes. A sincere, thoughtful approach to your agency's holiday email will be more successful.


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- Tuesdays: Free San Diego Museum Days | 20 Participating Museums, Free Residents Tuesdays (more info)
- Wednesdays: Ocean Beach Farmers' Market | Fresh Produce, Ready To Eat Meals, Live Music, 4-7PM (more info)
- Wednesdays: Encinitas – Encinitas Station Farmers Market @ Downtown Encinitas | 4-8PM (more info)
- Thursdays: Hillcrest Night Bazaar @ T Lounge | Art, Vendors, Live Entertainment, 6-11PM (more info)
- Thursdays: Curbside Bites @ Innovations Academy | Gourmet Food Trucks, 5-8PM (more info)
- Thursdays: Thursdays Is The New Firkin Friday @ Thorn Street Brewery | New Cask Of Specialty Ale Starting @ 5:30PM (more info)
- Thursdays: Thirsty Thursdays Trivia @ Tidewater Tavern | 7PM, Drink Specials, Prizes (more info)
- Thursdays: Carmel Valley – Certified Farmers' Market @ Canyon Crest Academy | 2:30-7PM (more info)
- Thursdays: Horton Square Farmers Market | March-October, 11AM-3PM (more info)
- Thursdays: Linda Vista Farmers' Market | 2-6PM (more info)
- Thurdays: UTC Farmers' Market @ 7131 Regents | 3-7PM (more info)
- Thursdays: Balboa Park History Tour @ San Diego History Center | $15, 11AM-Noon (more info)
- Thursdays: Oceanside – Farmers' Market @ Downtown Oceanside | 9AM-1PM (more info)
- Thursdays: Oceanside – Sunset Market @ Downtown Oceanside | Farmers' Market, Arts & Crafts, Live Music, 5-9PM (more info)
- Thursdays: Chula Vista – Third Avenue Village Farmers' Market | 3-7PM (more info)
- Fridays: Hops On The Harbor | Cruise On Luxury Yacht, Local Brews & Craft Beer Flights, Gourmet Food Stations, Brewery Experts (more info)
- Fridays: Free Lunchtime Concerts @ Westfield UTC | 'Plaza Unglugged', Local San Diego Musicians, 12-2PM (more info)
- Fridays: Ecstatic Dance: Shut Up & Throw Down @ Dance Place San Diego | Classes & Open Dance Parties, 1st & 3rd Fridays (more info)
- Fridays: Gaslamp Ghosts Walking Tour | 90 Minute Tour Through Gaslamp's Most Haunted Locations, 5PM (more info)
- Fridays: Hops On The Harbor | Beer Pairing Dinner Cruise, Live Music, Harbor Views (more info)
- Fridays: People's Produce Farmers' Market | South Eastern San Diego Outdoor Marketplace, 3-7PM (more info)
- Fridays: Kearny Mesa Farmers Market @ 5898 Copley Dr | 10:30AM-1:30PM (more info)
- Fridays: La Mesa – Farmers Market @ La Mesa Civic Center | Fresh Produce, Flowers, Hot Food, Artisan Cheeses & Oils, 2-6PM (more info)
- Fridays: Imperial Beach – Farmers' Market @ Pier Plaza | Noon-7:30PM (more info)
- Saturdays: Free Lunchtime Concerts @ Westfield UTC | 'Plaza Unglugged', Local San Diego Musicians, 12-2PM (more info)
- Saturdays: Vista Farmers Market @ San Diego County Courthouse | Oldest Farmers Market In San Diego County, 8AM-1Pm (more info)
- Saturdays: Little Italy Mercato @ W. Cedar From Kettner To Front | Market, Live Music, 8AM-2PM (more info)
- Saturdays: Golden Hill Farmers' Market @ B Street Between 27th & 28th | 9:30AM-1:30PM (more info)
- Saturdays: Scripps Ranch Farmers' Market | 9AM-1:30PM (more info)
- Saturdays: City Heights Farmers' Market | Produce, Arts & Crafts, Kids' Activities, Live Entertainment, 9AM-1PM (more info)
- Saturdays: Southeast San Diego Peoples Produce Certified Market | 3-6PM (more info)
- Saturdays: Del Mar – Farmers Market @ Del Mar City Hall Parking Lot | Fresh Produce, Eggs, Seafood, Flowers, 1-4PM (more info)
- Sundays: Sunday Champagne Brunch Cruise | 2-Hour Scenic Cruise, Buffet, Complimentary Boarding Champagne, Live Music (more info)
- Sundays: Free Sunday Concerts @ Seaport Village East Plaza Gazebo | 1-4PM, Family Friendly (more info)
- Sundays: North San Diego Farmers Market @ Sikes Adobe Historic Farmstead | 10:30AM-3:30PM (more info)
- Sundays: Gaslamp 3rd Avenue Farmers Market | 9AM-1PM (more info)
- Sundays: Hillcrest Farmers Market @ Hillcrest DMV Parking Lot | 9AM-2PM (more info)
- Sundays: Free Lunchtime Concerts @ Westfield UTC | 'Plaza Unglugged', Local San Diego Musicians, 12-2PM (more info)
- Sundays: Point Loma Farmers' Market @ Canon & Rosecrans | 9:30AM-2:30Pm (more info)
- Sundays: San Marcos – Farmers' Market @ 1020 W San Marcos Blvd | 11AM-3PM (more info)
- Sundays: Solana Beach – Cedros Avenue Farmers' Market | 1-5PM (more info)
- Sundays: Rancho Santa Fe – Farmers Market @ 16079 San Dieguito Rd | 9:30AM-2PM (more info)
March 30: Murals Of La Jolla | Free Walking Tours, 5:30PM, Last Wednesdays
Join fellow art enthusiasts and learn more about the artists and their artworks created specifically for Murals of La Jolla during a guided walking tour. You will learn more about each artist and the type of work they make beyond the Murals of La Jolla Project. Each mural has its own story and by the end of the tour you will know more about the inspiration and concept behind each image. More info.
March 20: Hot Chocolate 15K/5K @ Petco Park | Race, Chocolate Vendors, Goodie Bags & Finishers' Medals (more info)
March 17: La Jolla – Free Third Thursdays @ Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego | 5-7PM (more info)
March 12: Ray At Night @ North Park Neighborhood | Art Walk, 6-10PM, Second Saturdays
Come and visit North Park's eclectic Art & Culture neighborhood and be inspired by all the creative energy from local and nationally known artists. Ray @ Night is San Diego's largest and longest-running monthly art walk. More info.
March 5-6: Spring Busker Festival @ Seaport Village | Free, Live Music, Noon-6PM
Every spring, talented buskers from all over the country and the world perform their extraordinary acts for your enjoyment at Seaport Village. We also have our resident buskers who perform year round. Seaport Village has made quite a name for itself in the busking world. More info.
March 4: Oceanside – Art Walk @ Downtown Oceanside | Free, Art, Performances, Music, 6-9PM, First Fridays
Oceanside is the home to military, surf, skate and now a thriving art district. Join as we promote our vibrant art community showcasing live performances, music, poetry, art education, culinary and pop-up art galleries embedded in local businesses and public spaces. More info.
March 4: One Singular Sensation: A Tribute To The Music Of Marvin Hamlisch @ Jacobs Music Center | One Night Only, 8PM (more info)
March 2: Escondido – Wow Wednesdays @ Escondido Center For The Arts | Free Community Concerts, First Wednesdays
New month, new music. Reset your mind and refresh your soul with a harmonious mid-week break, delivered in the form of our FREE community concert series that happens the first Wednesday of every month, September through June, with TWO showtimes to choose from: 4PM & 7PM. More info.
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If you do not wish to hire a car during your holiday, Hodge will collect you from the Airport and transfer you to our peaceful location.
Wi-Fi is free of charge.
You can choose to book one of the two cabins which has a kingsize bed, air conditioning, kettle to make tea or coffee. A private balcony with sun lounge, table and chairs. The shower room/toilet for each cabin is just a short walk away.
Alternatively, you may prefer to book a private bedroom in the Villa. You would share the other facilities of the Villa with any other guests that may be booked at the same time. The Villa consists of a lounge, kitchen/fully equipped, bathroom. Two double bedrooms one with air-con and the other with ceiling fan. The third bedroom is a Twin room with ceiling fan.
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Located on the northeast side of Valentine, Nebraska, the Big Rock Rim neighborhood is one of the newest members to join the ranks of recognized Firewise communities. After a wildfire destroyed a dozen homes in 2006, local fire specialists approached members of the Big Rock Rim community and introduced the idea of becoming a Firewise community. Having already put some Firewise tactics into practice and seen the damage wildfires can cause firsthand, the group ultimately decided it was worthwhile to become a Firewise community.
To read more about the Big Rock Rim community and their past and future Firewise efforts, read the full story in the newest edition of the Firewise How-To Newsletter!


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HI 991301 has been designed to offer you pH, conductivity, total dissolved solids and temperature measurements all in a slim, lightweight, portable unit. From purified to brine water measurement, you can select the meter which will work best with your range of conductivity for greater precision.
There are only 2 buttons, yet you can select from a range of calibration buffers and even the temperature scale (°C or °F) most familiar to you. The housing is waterproof and rated for IP 67 conditions.
The HI 1288 pre-amplified multiparameter probe features an easy to clean sensor and a cloth junction that can be pulled longer to increase the life of the probe. To ensure against interference from transient electrical noise, a solid-state amplifier is integrated into the HI 1288.
User selectable features include different TDS factors from 0.45 to 1.00 and a range of temperature coefficients (β) from 0.0 to 2.4% for greater consistency and reproducibility. Standardized buffer recognition values are also selectable.
This instrument easily fits in the palm of your hand and the bottom probe connection ensures the electrode cable doesn't get in your way. The large, multi-level LCD displays the primary reading, temperature and calibration guides simultaneously.
Order Information:
HI 991301 is supplied with HI 1288 multiparameter probe, HI 70004 pH 4.01 buffet sachet, HI 70007 pH 7.01 buffer sachet, HI 70030 12880 ?S/cm calibration solution sachet, HI 70038 6.44 g/L (ppt) calibration solution sachet, HI 700661 electrode cleaning solution sachet, batteries, instructions and rugged carrying case.
This product was added to our catalog on Tuesday 30 November, 1999.
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SEMA News—April 2018
Industry News
Fast Facts
Bill Garoutte
The Chuck Sulkala NABC Appreciation Scholarship Fund was established to honor the 50-year career and legacy of the retired founder and executive director of the National Auto Body Council (NABC). The Sulkala scholarship fund will be administered by the Collision Repair Education Foundation (CREF). Bill Garoutte, a veteran business-development, marketing and collision industry executive, was selected to succeed Sulkala. Garoutte will be responsible for developing and executing NABC's strategic plans and fiscal objectives, membership development, marketing and administration.
Keystone Automotive Operations Inc. now offers the complete line of Champion racing and performance motor oils, chemicals, additives and lubricants. Keystone operates seven distribution centers and 47 cross-docks in the United States and Canada. Its distribution network utilizes more than 350 trucks/trailers to provide next- or two-day delivery to customers in 48 states and nine provinces in Canada. Keystone Automotive Operations Inc., Exeter, PA; 800-526-2137. Champion Oil, Clinton, MO; 660-890-6231.
Warn Industries now offers consumers the ability to purchase many of its products from www.warn.com and have them delivered to a Warn–Parts Via network dealer for free pickup and installation. Buyers may purchase a variety of items, including truck and powersports winches, certain bumpers and mounting systems, and select accessories. Parts Via is designed to connect brands, retail/installer outlets and consumers to improve the sales and service experience and can deliver parts to almost anywhere in North America the next day. Warn Industries Inc., Clackamas, OR; 503-722-1200.
Turn 14 Distribution expanded its diesel truck product offerings with the addition of JAMO Performance Exhaust's line of stainless-steel race exhausts to its line card. Turn 14 Distribution Inc., Horsham, PA; 267-0350. JAMO Performance Exhaust LLC, North Las Vegas, NV; 702-649-1431.
In response to its growing customer base, the marketplace and the ever-changing diesel parts industry, Sinister Diesel launched a new, faster, easier website at www.sinisterdiesel.com. Sinister Diesel, Roseville, CA; 916-772-9253.
One year after Elgin Industries' induction into the John Deere Supplier Hall of Fame, the company has earned recognition as a Partner-Level Supplier in the John Deere Achieving Excellence Program for the sixth consecutive year. Partner-Level status is Deere & Company's highest supplier rating. A global manufacturer of engine and chassis components, Elgin earned the award based on outstanding customer support in 2017 and the internal engine components it supplies to John Deere operations around the world. Elgin Industries, Elgin, IL; 800-323-6764.
Power Automedia announced recent expansions to its editorial team and Alloy Studios video production team. Nicole James was hired as the editor of Power Automedia's Street Muscle magazine. In addition, Alloy Studios hired Brian Petty as lead scriptwriter/talent. He will be the face of Power Automedia's upcoming "Horsepower Wars," many in-house editorial-style videos and occasional white-label client videos. Follow the work of James and Petty on www.streetmuscle.com. Power Automedia, Murrieta, CA; 951-677-2626.
Heidts Hot Rod and Muscle Car Parts announced the acquisition of Chassis Engineering Inc. The two companies will continue to operate under their established brands, but Chassis Engineering Inc. will move sales, technical and manufacturing operations to the Heidts facility in Lake Zurich, Illinois. Chassis Engineering Inc. products will continue to be produced by many of the same employees currently with the company. Heidts Automotive Group, Lake Zurich, IL; 800-841-8188.
Curtis Schabath
Motovicity Distribution hired Curtis Schabath as its new marketing manager. With more than a decade in marketing, a majority of that being in the automotive (GM and VW) and agency realms, Schabath specializes in digital strategy, experiential promotions and content creation. Together, Motovicity and Schabath plan to utilize targeted campaigns, advertising and Motovicity-produced events while evolving the company's website to become more of an overall presence in their fields. Motovicity Distribution, Madison Heights, MI; 888-773-3316.
The Automotive Aftermarket Charitable Foundation (AACF) welcomed Lynn Parker as president of its board of directors, following Bob Hirsch, who served as board president for the past 10 years. Parker is vice president of merchandising for Pep Boys and has served as an active AACF board member for nearly 15 years. Charles (Chuck) Rogers, vice president of professional sales for O'Reilly Auto Parts, joined the board as a newly elected trustee. In his new role, Rogers will assist the organization in reviewing applications for assistance. Automotive Aftermarket Charitable Foundation, Sacramento, CA; 916-628-0271.
Now celebrating its 100th anniversary, the Fel-Pro brand remains a popular choice for performance engine professionals, racing champions and consumers. The Fel-Pro story began in Chicago in 1918 with the creation of the Felt Products Manufacturing Co. The business quickly transitioned from its first product line—horse blankets—to an offering of felt-based seals used in Ford Model T engines. The Fel-Pro performance line now covers nearly every engine-sealing need, featuring the latest materials and designs developed in the brand's one-million-plus-square-foot engineering, manufacturing and distribution complex in Skokie, Illinois. Fel-Pro Gaskets, Southfield, MI; 248-354-9838.
Bestop Premium Accessories Group (BPAG) announced that it has acquired PRP Seats, Status Racing and SpeedStrap, all owned by KAMM Industries, based in Temecula, California. The acquisition follows BPAG acquiring two other manufacturing brands in 2016: Baja Designs and Tuffy Security Products. Bestop Inc., Louisville, CO; 800-845-3567.
Hypertherm is celebrating its 50th year by introducing new programs designed to deliver greater value to its long-time customers. In addition, the company's anniversary year events will include the unearthing of a long-buried time capsule and celebrations at all its global locations with founder Dick Couch. Hypertherm Inc., Hanover, NH; 603-643-3441.
Workhorse Group Inc. announced that Kevin Vincent joined the company as vice president of government, regulatory and safety affairs. In that role, Vincent will oversee regulatory compliance, including the areas of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards compliance, Corporate Average Fuel Economy regulations and ZEV Mandate, NHTSA guidance, and state and local regulations, among others.
Covercraft announced a partnership with TEN: The Enthusiast Network to be the official vehicle cover sponsor of the "Week To Wicked" program in 2018. The program started in 2016 with two builds: a '67 Chevelle and a '72 C10 truck. A total of five vehicle builds were completed in 2017, and Covercraft was involved with two builds in late 2017. Covercraft Industries LLC, Pauls Valley, OK; 405-238-9651. TEN: The Enthusiast Network, El Segundo, CA; 310-531-9900.
President of Brandmotion Jeff Varick was elected to the SAE International (SAE) board of directors and will serve as board director through 2021. Varick brings three decades of experience across an array of industry specializations to the SAE board. Before forming Brandmotion, he held a variety of product-development, business-development and marketing strategy leadership roles within the global automotive industry. Brandmotion, Southfield, MI; 734-619-1250.
Highline Aftermarket announced that the company has entered into an agreement to purchase the assets of Levin's Auto Supply LLC, a warehouse distributor headquartered in Sacramento, California. Levin's is a supplier of automotive aftermarket products to retailers and automotive parts stores and has served the West Coast for more than 90 years. Hart Marx Advisors was engaged by Highline to facilitate the transaction. Financial terms of the purchase were not disclosed.
Omix-ADA is partnering with the Austin Hatcher Foundation for Pediatric Cancer on a Jeep build to raise awareness and increase support for the cause. Inspiration for the build comes from the rare '71 Jeep Hurst Edition Commando. Based on a basic two-door wagon, the Jeep Commando starting point is a brand-new '17 Jeep Wrangler JK Unlimited, donated by Mountain View Chrysler Jeep of Ringgold, Georgia, and treated to a host of styling upgrades by Hurst Performance. Omix-ADA will provide design guidance and build support, and the physical transformation will take place at Truck 'N Trailers USA in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Omix-ADA Inc., Suwanee, GA; 770-614-6101. Austin Hatcher Foundation for Pediatric Cancer, Chattanooga, TN; 423-802-7398.
Transamerican Wholesale (TAW) commenced operations at its newest of six national distribution centers, located in Carlisle, Pennsylvania. The new facility encompasses more than 200,000 sq. ft. of warehouse space while housing millions of dollars in new truck, Jeep, SUV and UTV aftermarket parts and accessory inventory. The new Carlisle distribution center will offer TAW customers significant benefits, including reductions in freight costs and more attractive shipping rates. Next-day delivery will also be expanded with three new delivery routes to Philadelphia and Baltimore.
APC Automotive Technologies LLC launched its new replacement parts category program for light-, medium- and heavy-duty commercial vehicles. The complete offering, covering all classes of commercial vehicles, now includes a range of manufactured components from APC's DieselTech (exhaust and emissions), recently acquired DuraFit (aftertreatment) and Centric Parts (brake systems) brands. The announcement was made during 2018 Heavy Duty Aftermarket Week by APC Automotive Technologies CEO Hugh Charvat.
Power Automedia debuted a completely redesigned next-gen platform across 12 of its digital automotive magazine properties. The new platform optimizes reader, content and advertising experiences across desktop, tablet and mobile devices. The following Power Automedia titles are launched on the new platform: Ford Muscle, Next-Gen Ford Performance, Chevy Muscle Cars, Corvette, LSX GM, Hot Rods & Muscle Cars, Drag Racing, Street Rods, Off Road, Diesel Trucks, Engine Performance and Performance Driving. Power Automedia, Murrieta, CA; 951-677-2626.


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These striking images show all that is left of the Tropical Ravine in Belfast's Botanic Park after the plants were stripped out.
The iconic Victorian structure has been left with an eerie cathedral-like quality as it undergoes a £3.8m restoration scheme designed to transform the building into a must-see attraction.
Hundreds of plants - including the rare Killarney fern - were moved to other glasshouses in Botanic Park to allow the big-money revamp to take place.
Other plants that were too large to be moved are being protected within the ravine itself.
Temporary bespoke greenhouses have been installed around three cycads, a banana stumpery and a fire wheel tree to give them the best chance of survival. The next milestone will be the installation of the new roof.
The Tropical Ravine is the only feature of its kind left in Northern Ireland and one of only a handful on the island of Ireland.
The attraction, built in 1889 by the park's head gardener Charles McKimm and his staff, contained some of the oldest seed plants around, as well as banana, cinnamon, bromeliad and orchids.
The ravine also demonstrated how technology allowed for the cultivation of unusual plants in greenhouse-type environments.
Among its features were a plant-filled sunken glen, flowering vines and tree ferns.
Over the years, the attraction fell into disrepair, with the roof needing replaced.
Gaps between the glass panes were allowing heat to escape and rain to fall into the glasshouse in winter, resulting in plant losses.
This week, pupils from Botanic Primary School were treated to a sneak peak of how the work is progressing ahead of an expected reopening next year.
The children are also taking part in the Writing The Ravine project, which will culminate in a 27-metre art piece that will adorn the hoarding around the attraction.
The project arose out of workshops and open days at the Ulster Museum and Palm House in early spring, facilitated by author Jan Carson and poet Emma Must. They focused on the fascinating and sometimes fantastical heritage of the gardens and the ravine.
The open days also gave the public the chance to share their memories of the glasshouse and the gardens, with more than 400 people taking part in the project.
Writing from the workshops and memories from the open days have been passed on to local illustrator Peter Strain to be incorporated into the art piece that will adorn the hoarding, the timeline of which will begin with the opening of the Botanic Gardens in 1828, stretching up to 2017, when the ravine is expected to reopen.
Councillor Matt Garrett, chair of Belfast City Council's People and Communities Committee, said: "When the restoration work is completed, the ravine will be transformed into a must-see attraction for old and new visitors alike.
"It's fantastic that local schoolchildren are getting involved in this art project, as well as local residents and users of the gardens, to play a key part in the story of the ravine."
The £3.8m restoration project is being paid for by the Heritage Lottery Fund and Belfast City Council through its investment programme.
The Friends of Belfast Botanic Gardens are also contributing to the scheme.
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A side effect of taking an antidepressant can be diminished interest in sex, lowered libido and/or reduced sexual performance. If you are taking an antidepressant and your symptoms of depression have improved but you are experiencing lowered sexual function as a result, you may qualify for an investigational medication research study.
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Driving sales for an asset finance client
Businesses within the asset finance sector share a few common goals in their marketing strategies; to increase short term sales, to help build their brand over the medium and long term and to ensure that their market position is both clearly and powerfully defined.
Our objective was to position our client, an independent finance provider, as the champions of their core sectors – SMEs, the professions, and the education sector. We identified topics that would be of interest to their customers and generated content (press releases, comment articles, blogs, tweets) designed to bring these issues to a national audience through the medium of the national media.
- Supported our clients' sales and marketing teams with PR campaigns aimed at supporting short-term sales initiatives
- Issued relevant commentary and research, driven and generated by ourselves, to increase name recognition, recall and awareness of its brand
Our research and commentary generated substantial exposure for our clients in the national media, which led to more incoming enquiries from new business prospects. This helped them to increase sales, meet new introducers and drive their business forward.
Coverage was achieved in:
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Where Only the Truth Matters
Most of the time some of "you people" . . . yeah, I said it, "you people" try to pretend that you actually know more than me about sports . . . people please! I am the professional here. I've been trying to tell ya since April "The Spurs" were on a mission and wanted to pay "The Heat" back for that rip-off at the buzzer last year. Remember, "vengeance is best served cold."
So I'm always telling you that only the truth matters here. Well, apparently the U.S. Soccer Coach subscribes to the same theory. Coach Jurgen Klinsmann said very matter of factly that his team can't win the World Cup. Hey Coach, ok!
My good friend, Terry Swanson, is enjoying a great Father's Day celebration and it couldn't happen to a better guy. His son, Terry, Jr., is a graduate of the Mighty Aliquippa High and will be carrying the pigskin for Toledo University next year. Aside from being the fifth best running back in Pennsylvania, being the Quipps MVP for 2014, having 4,333 rushing yards and the WPIAL Championship MVP two years running, the most important thing to know about this young man is that he carries a 3.5 grade average, Honor Roll 9th through 12th grade, and sits high atop the principal's list. Now those are the stats we're most impressed with. (More on Terry, Jr. in a Courier feature soon.)
Speaking of which, Happy Dad's Day to all and Happy Grads Day to all the others.
In case you're not keeping track, there's only about six weeks before Steeler training
camp starts for real. I don't know about you, but . . . let's get it on!!!
Once again, I told you not to worry about the Pirates. It was just a matter of time before they got their act together. Now they're tops in most NBL categories slowly, but surely.
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The Florida Moot Court Team is proud to have Professor Mary Adkins as its Faculty Advisor. Professor Adkins is a Master Legal Skills Professor at the Levin College of Law where she serves as the Director of the Legal Writing & Appellate Advocacy department. Professor Adkins is a double Gator, having obtained her both her B.S.J. and J.D. from the University of Florida, where she served as the Senior Executive Editor of the Florida Law Review. Before joining the law faculty at the University of Florida, Professor Adkins spent time in private practice in the State of Florida. She is a member of the Florida Bar and the Association of Legal Writing Directors, and is also a Trustee of the Florida Supreme Court Historical Society.


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'Killing Them Softly' International Trailer Features New Flashes of Violence
Posted on Thursday, October 18th, 2012 by Russ Fischer
I quit watching this French trailer for Andrew Dominik's Killing Them Softly about half way through, after I saw a couple shots in a row that I realized I would have preferred to see first in the full feature.
Take that as an endorsement, of sorts. This might show you more than you want to see, but at the same time it is a good new trailer for Dominik's film, with a respectable amount of new footage. If you just want to see more than you have of the film that features Brad Pitt as a mob enforcer hunting down two guys (Scoot McNairy and Ben Mendelsohn) who robbed a card game, then it'll do the trick.
After Argo, I think audiences will be ready to see a lot more of McNairy, who provides one of the key performances in Affleck's movie. That is, if they even realize who the guy is under his hair and makeup in Argo. What I've seen of McNairy in Killing Them Softly looks great, too — one more reason to see the film that also features Ray Liotta, Richard Jenkins, and James Gandolfini.
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'Most homeowners trust a professional real estate agent when it comes to selling their homes. But there are some who try to go it alone, placing a For Sale By Owner (FSBO) sign on the front yard and hoping for the best.
"I think in the last four or five years it was easy to sell your own home," said Kathryn Walsh of Keller Williams Heritage. "Back then, people were looking for houses everywhere."
But since the recession, that's not always the case. Walsh said that most of time when sellers decide to go it alone, they unfortunately find themselves biting off more than they could chew.
While listing a home in the Northwest Crossing area, Walsh noticed a FSBO sign at another home in the neighborhood. The owners were hosting an open house.
"I stopped in to see it since I knew the area was very popular," she said. "It was clear that they needed some professional help, but they were so worried about having to pay commissions, especially since they had bought it only three years ago."
The husband worked odd, long hours while his wife was training to become a nurse. In addition, when they did show the house, they were dismayed to find that most buyers didn't qualify to purchase their home.
"There was no screening at all," said Walsh. "If they didn't qualify, some people wanted to rent. The couple was motivated, but it got to be out of control."
Walsh spoke with the couple and found that they were clearly stressed by the experience. She offered her help but made a point not to be pushy.
"As a Realtor, you always want another listing, but I saw they really needed to know what to do," Walsh said. "I just wanted to offer my advice and helped them out."
Walsh said she approached the sale of the couple's home as a partner. "I showed them how it might help them to work with a professional who could manage all of the different aspects of the sale for them," she said. "It was clear that they wanted to sell the home quickly but didn't know how to make that happen."
The couple decided to work with Walsh and took her suggestions about improvements and home upgrades to heart. The house closed in less than 45 days and was purchased at a higher price than originally listed.
Walsh, a former teacher, said she worked hard to educate the couple in every step of the selling and closing process. She noted it as a factor in their successful closing.
"For most people, this is the most important and biggest transaction they will make. As an agent, you have to show the process. That is how you take the mystery out of it."
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AP Source: Auburn had no contact with Rogers
AP Sports Writer
AUBURN, Ala. (AP) – Auburn has had "no contact whatsoever" with a man who allegedly tried to secure payment from Mississippi State during the recruitment of Tigers quarterback and Heisman Trophy hopeful Cam Newton, according to a person familiar with the situation.
Newton also said Friday he has done nothing wrong.
The NCAA is reviewing the recruitment of Newton, but Auburn has not received a letter of inquiry, the person told The Associated Press on Friday on condition of anonymity because the person was not authorized to comment publicly.
"Cam's eligibility has at no point been in jeopardy," the person said. Newton, who will start for the third-ranked Tigers against Chattanooga on Saturday, denied any wrongdoing.
"I didn't do anything wrong," Newton said Friday before stepping on the bus to the team hotel to Montgomery. "I'm blessed to be at Auburn right now and I'm sure the smoke will settle."
Asked about how tough the past two days had been, Newton said: "It's been all right. I've had worse days, but God continues to bless me throughout this process, me and my family and most importantly the team."
The person familiar with the situation said Auburn's compliance office has reviewed personal and church bank records of Newton's dad, Cecil, as well as phone and e-mail records of the Tigers' football staff, and is "extremely confident there was no wrongdoing" during the school's recruitment of the quarterback.
The person told AP that the Southeastern Conference informed Auburn months ago of the allegations reported by Mississippi State.
Newton, who started his career at Florida, has been one of college football's biggest sensations since transferring from Blinn Junior College in Texas. He has led the Tigers (9-0) to national title contention, accounting for a nation's-best 30 touchdowns. He leads the SEC in rushing.
Newton decided to leave Florida following a November 2008 arrest after he bought a stolen computer. The charges were dropped last December when he completed a pretrial intervention program for first-time offenders.
Auburn fans have quickly rallied to Newton's defense in the recruiting scandal. A Facebook page supporting the quarterback gained more than 7,400 members less than a day after it was created.
Former Mississippi State player John Bond has said an ex-teammate was soliciting payment during Newton's recruitment by that school last season. ESPN.com reported the teammate was Kenny Rogers, citing unidentified people.
"He told me that Cam Newton wanted to play at Mississippi State, but that a specified payment would have to be made," Bond said in a statement on Thursday.
Bond said he reported the conversation with the former teammate to then-Mississippi State athletic director Greg Byrne.
Byrne, who is now at Arizona, declined comment when reached by AP on Friday.
As for Newton's current school, the person told AP, "There has been no contact whatsoever between Rogers and anyone associated with Auburn."
In an interview an ESPN affiliate in Dallas on Friday night, Rogers denied he had paid for players.
"Heck no. I've never done that," Rogers said. "A school has never paid me for a kid. An alumni has never paid me for a kid. Period. Point blank."
Rogers said he hadn't talked to Bond in 20 years.
Rogers has a company called Elite Football Preparation, which holds camps in Alabama, Chicago and Mississippi, and matches football prospects with colleges. Calls to the company have gone unanswered.
Rogers has separately come under scrutiny from the NFL Players Association and the NCAA.
The NFLPA has issued a disciplinary complaint against contract adviser Ian Greengross, and spokesman George Atallah told The Associated Press on Friday that the union would be looking into Rogers' involvement with players as well. THE NFLPA identified Rogers as a recruiter for Greengross.
Greengross was cited for "violating numerous provisions of the NFLPA's agent regulations while recruiting and representing players," and, according to the union, is responsible for the actions of his recruiters, employees and associates.
Newton's father, Cecil, has denied the allegations against his son and hired a lawyer, whom he declined to identify. He said he is cooperating with the NCAA in the matter.
A lawyer who represented the minister in a past case, George O. Lawson Jr., was out the office Friday and did not immediately return a message seeking comment.
Cecil Newton is pastor of Holy Zion Center of Deliverance, a small church located in an old commercial building in Newnan, Ga., southwest of Atlanta.
Documents obtained Friday by The Associated Press through an open records request show the city has been pressuring the minister to make some $50,000 in repairs to the structure since June 2008. An inspector found multiple problems, including a lack of smoke detectors, sprinklers and rear exits; moldy insulation; faulty wiring; rotting wooden doors and broken windows.
An abandoned structure needed to be demolished behind the church building, according to a letter from the city, and the grass had to be cut because of safety hazards to the public.
The city issued the first of three separate permits for work at the site in May 2009, records show. The town's newspaper, The Times-Herald, quoted Cecil Newton as telling the City Council in September 2009 that the church had the money for the repairs.
But it wasn't until last month that city officials agreed to take the structure off a list of buildings that could be condemned and demolished.
Cecil Newton would not say where his church got the money to perform the improvements required by the city.
"I'm not going to get into something like that," he told The Associated Press in a brief telephone interview Friday.
The city's public information officer, Gina Snider, said the church still isn't allowed to hold services in the building because of its poor condition.
"They have to meet elsewhere," she said Friday.
Jay Reeves of The Associated Press in Birmingham, Ala., and AP Sports Writers David Brandt in Jackson, Miss., and Barry Wilner in New York, contributed to this report.


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Your journey starts as you reach through to the Kasap Turkish Restaurant in Foodcourt. The atmosphere will take you back to the beauty of Istanbul fresh air of Izmir or the blue gold sea line of the white sea. You will be greeted with the warmest of hospitality, which is deeply rooted in the Turkish culture, and the design of the store is both modern and rustic making it very comfortable to experience the taste of Turkey here in Qatar.
New to Qatar located at Tawar Mall the KASAP is Fast Food at its best. With a fabulous atmosphere 100% Turkish produce quality and dedicated staff, it's sure to be the new hot spot for Turkish cuisine. From Lunch to dinner it has a rich variety of cuisine the famous Izmir Kofta and Shawarma for two is a signature dish for your Lunch start or indulge in a selection handmade. Dinner is a test on your taste buds with a rich selection of Iskander Kebab and Ottoman salad and traditional Turkish sweets will be a guarantee with satisfaction for a Night to Remember.