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SLU LAW alumnus Andrew Miller ('13) is currently interning at a Spanish law firm in Madrid. He studied abroad in Madrid while at SLU LAW and obtained the internship after graduation. His firm, AEROIURIS Abogados, has expressed interest in hiring interns this summer from our Summer Law Program. Interested students should contact Ira Herenda Trako for more information.
Find out more about Andrew's experience in Spain in the following Q&A.
Andrew Miller ('13)
Intern, AEROIURIS Abogados
Has studying at Saint Louis University School of Law prepared you to practice law internationally?
Studying at SLU LAW prepared me to practice law in several key aspects, which I discovered by making the trip abroad to work at a Spanish law firm. After speaking to my colleagues and friends here in Spain, I found that the faculty and staff at SLU LAW have in many ways equipped me with the skills needed to succeed in a professional legal environment. SLU LAW specifically helped me by providing the opportunity to obtain a Concentration in International and Comparative Law. The concentration provided a solid foundation on international law and policy that made it easy to jump right into my position as an international lawyer in Europe.
Moreover, the only reason I am currently working here is because of SLU LAW. The available resources at SLU LAW were tremendous and vital in pursuing my goals of working internationally. There is an endless supply of aid and support for those wanting to explore international possibilities. From the Center of International and Comparative Law and the International Law Students Association to faculty such as Professor Thaman, Professor Johnson, Professor Eppinger, Professor Amelung, Professor Dore, and the list goes on. SLU LAW also provided me with the study abroad opportunities I mention below. All of these opportunities, organizations and professors instilled in me the drive and courage to look for international jobs. Regardless if my current job ends up being the last of my international positions, I will be forever grateful for their help and guidance.
Did you study abroad in law school? If so, please explain your experience.
This question is another huge example of how SLU LAW has prepared me to work internationally. I was lucky enough to study abroad twice during my law school career. My first study abroad experience was during the summer after my 1L year in Madrid. SLU LAW's Summer in Madrid program was one of the best experiences of my life. Beyond my personal love of traveling and Spanish culture, it was a great opportunity to meet and learn from actual Spanish lawyers. I feel (and continue to hope) that a professional experience abroad holds as much weight as an unpaid summer internship on a resume, not to mention the additional bonus of earning extra law credit. My second study abroad experience was a semester in Bern, Switzerland.
Where are you currently working?
I am currently on a one-year contract with AEROIURIS Abogados, an international aviation law firm in Madrid. The firm is split between two areas of law: contracts and liability. I mainly work on the side of international aircraft contracts, dealing with sale/lease transactions, aircraft financing, handling contracts, etc. My main responsibilities are to assist the partner in reviewing and revising contracts, answering client inquiries and drafting relevant documents. It is fairly similar to what one would expect from a first-year associate, however, made particularly exciting by the international nature of it all. It is rather surreal when a representative of an American company calls my firm and compliments me on my English skills. Some of my favorite experiences so far have come from telephone conferences where I listen to representatives from three to four different nations and time zones negotiate terms of a contract.
Do you speak Spanish? If so, how has this helped your career? If not, how has this served as an obstacle?
"Hola, una más cerveza y ¿dónde está el baño?" was about as much Spanish as I knew upon learning I had the opportunity to come work here in Spain. I took a few years of Spanish in high school and further picked some up in my summer abroad in Madrid, but I was still at an elementary level. In the past four months, I have improved my Spanish skills dramatically, partially through hard work and partially through necessity. While knowing English is the greatest asset one can have in the majority of international law, there have been several impediments due to my lack of Spanish proficiency. For starters, the variety of work I am able to do is quite limited. A portion of the reason I am working with contracts is because that is where I'm most useful, due to the fact they are in large part in English. Consequently, this means I have not been able to get much experience in the liability side of the firm beyond some limited translating of case facts. Thus, in a professional sense, while English may be the standard language of international law, additional languages are crucial not only to be marketable, but also to be a successful international lawyer.
What advice do you have for SLU LAW students that are interested in obtaining a job abroad?
Use all of the resources provided to you at SLU LAW. I tried to avail myself to all of the benefits as often as I could and still wish I could have done more. The faculty at SLU LAW is the most helpful (and eager) group of professionals I have come across. If anything, it is useful to just go and bounce your ideas off of someone to see if they can provide you with any insight. I would also suggest brushing up on or starting a foreign language. I know it's difficult in law school. However, there are several groups in St. Louis that provide personalized tutoring. You can schedule a session on the weekend or during an afternoon that you don't have class or work. From what I have learned talking to international professionals, it's important to at least show that you are willing to learn a language and dedicate to it.
Finally, my advice would be just to apply no matter how out of reach you think the opportunity may be. The firm I am at was initially just looking for English-speaking law students from around Europe for a summer. I went ahead and sent my resume and a cover letter expressing my interest and explaining I was a graduate who could come for a year. I never thought I'd get a response, but yet, here I am in Spain at an international law firm.
Several other SLU LAW alumni share their opinion on the Summer Law Program in Madrid:
Cecilia Caldeira
Real Estate Private Equity Fund
Would you say that your time in Madrid was valuable?
Yes, it was an opportunity to see and learn how a civil law structure works. We went to many different Spanish Courts and read about several European legal cases. We also had the opportunity to take other international law classes which further expanded our breath of legal knowledge.
How has studying abroad in Madrid influenced you professionally?
These learning opportunities not only prepared us for our domestic legal careers but also helped us become contributors to the global legal community. The experience gave us the opportunity to travel and become immersed in a different culture. This enriched our souls and made us grow in unexplainable ways. It was an invaluable experience.
If you had the choice to go again, would you?
Yes, absolutely – when's my flight?!?
Angela Catapano Sanders
Associate Attorney, Lewis, Thomason, King, Krieg & Waldrop, P.C.
Would you say that your time in Madrid was valuable?
I would agree that my time in Madrid was extremely valuable! Studying abroad in Madrid not only exposed me to the foreign culture, wonderful food and language of Spain, but I also had the opportunity to really feel like a part of the community in Madrid over the 6 weeks we were there. Not only were the classes that we took enriching and informative, the trips to the supreme court and the constitutional court were very interesting. I loved learning about the different judicial systems in Europe and specifically Spain, as opposed to the United States. The chance to sit in on real court hearings and trials was especially valuable. I became more well-rounded both professionally in my knowledge of international law and justice, but also more well-rounded in my cultural awareness.
We had plenty of time to explore Madrid and other countries like England and Germany. The culture of Madrid was so vibrant and exciting. This is a trip that I will remember for the rest of my life. It is not often that you get the chance to live in a foreign country for six weeks and fully immerse yourself in the culture and the people. I know this was an once-in-a-lifetime experience.
How has studying abroad in Madrid influenced you professionally?
Professionally, this trip allowed me to have a better world view of the justice system. There have been many times when I have been able to draw from the knowledge of the foreign justice system and the experiences I gained in Spain in my professional life whether it be in casual professional conversation or in allowing me to think outside the box on a legal issue using the knowledge I gained of international law and justice.
If you had the choice to go again, would you?
I would definitely go back if I had the chance! This was an once-in-a-lifetime trip.
Elizabeth Fischer Laurie
Program Analyst, Department of Health and Human Services
Would you say that your time in Madrid was valuable?
My time in Madrid was very valuable. First and foremost, spending the summer doing classwork allowed me to be a part time student my last semester of law school (I took one class, clinic, Jessup moot court, and law review). In turn, being part time allowed me to focus on clinic work, law review, and moot court as well as job hunt and still spend time with my family, all of which would have been far more challenging/impossible as a full time student.
Second, my experience in Madrid gave me a different perspective of legal systems around the world. I knew generally that the US was an anomaly and that European laws were very different; however, until I actually spent time learning about civil law and seeing the space where such laws are practiced, I did not fully understand the differences. This experience was unique and valuable. Most people do not know anything about the International Criminal Court, and I have actually watched a case progress there. This often makes for interesting conversation in Washington, D.C. where I now live.
Finally, being there helped me to practice my Spanish language skills, something I would not have done without the SLU Law opportunity. Although I am still not fluent, this experience was invaluable.
How has studying abroad in Madrid influenced you professionally?
Although I do not work in a traditionally international field, I do work on budgeting for the Indian Health Service, which some would argue is like working with another nation entirely. My time in Madrid taught me to be more patient when working with other governments, something that is directly applicable to my job. Furthermore, I hope to move into a role at the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, the U.S. Agency for International Development or the Department of State within the next two years and, obviously, my study abroad experience would be very relevant there.
If you had the choice to go again, would you?
Yes I would. I really loved being in Madrid – it is a great city to study in with just enough distractions from school work to be able to successfully balance the two. I think the value vs. cost makes sense; I ended up spending slightly less to get my law degree than if I had not gone. Also, it was nice not to have to fret about finding a summer job between 1L and 2L.
Jack Ritchey
Associate Appraiser, NPV Advisors
Would you say that your time in Madrid was valuable?
Studying in Madrid was literally one of the best six-week periods in my life. As somebody born in the U.S. who had never traveled abroad, it was eye-opening to say the least. It's a culturally enlightening experience. I took full advantage of the sights and sounds of the city, and made great friends and memories as travel typically does.
How has studying abroad in Madrid influenced you professionally?
In a professional capacity, any resume padded with diverse educational experiences are bound to attract attention. More specifically, the trip is essential to those with an eye for international law.
If you had the choice to go again, would you?
If I had the choice to go again, I'd probably go and never come back.
Darby Grant
Attorney at Social Security Administration
Would you say that your time in Madrid was valuable?
I loved the Madrid program so I always recommend it when people ask.
How has studying abroad in Madrid influenced you professionally? If you had the choice to go again, would you?
I loved the comparative criminal procedure class because we were able to view trials and learn how their system compares to ours. I also loved the Hague portion where we learned about the ICC. It was a great way to cap off the experience.
If you had the choice to go again, would you?
Yes. I was able to still do a 6 week internship with a federal judge when we got back from Madrid so I was able to have the best of both worlds- travel and still have a summer internship on my resume.
Asha Natarajan
Health Care Attorney
Would you say that your time in Madrid was valuable? How has studying abroad in Madrid influenced you professionally?
Yes, it is always a valuable experience to understand other countries' judicial systems when developing a legal skill set. A broader perspective and understanding can never be overstated.
If you had the choice to go again, would you?
Absolutely! There are so few opportunities, once established as a working professional, to just leave the country for an extended period of time. I would highly recommend taking advantage of unique opportunities, such as the Madrid study abroad program, to learn how other countries deal with issues like lay juries, mental health system inadequacies and recidivism.
Matthew Bigham
Attorney - Civil Litigation
Would you say that your time in Madrid was valuable?
Yes. I didn't have the opportunity to study abroad in undergrad, so I knew that law school was my last chance. Instead of doing paralegal work for little or no pay in St. Louis, I was able to take interesting classes and travel on the weekends.
How has studying abroad in Madrid influenced you professionally?
It did help me professionally. I was able to meet Judge Wolff and other SLU LAW professors in a much more relaxed classroom environment. Studying in Madrid gives you a chance to become well-acquainted with the professors, which really helps when looking for someone to write a letter of recommendation.
If you had the choice to go again, would you?
I would definitely go back if I had the choice to go again.
Benjamin Erwin
Associate Attorney
Would you say that your time in Madrid was valuable?
Yes, studying abroad in Madrid was very valuable. It afforded me the opportunity to see parts of the world I had never been to and to learn about different cultures. In addition, we had the opportunity to learn about the different legal systems employed throughout the world and to examine the processes of our own legal system. Also, the sightseeing and food were incredible. It was a great opportunity to try something totally different and to grow personally and professionally.
How has studying abroad in Madrid influenced you professionally?
After studying in Madrid, I learned more ways to problem solve and how to creatively look at issues from different points of view. It certainly broadened my perspective about the legal world and has helped my problem-solving skills.
If you had the choice to go again, would you?
I would 100% go again; studying abroad was my favorite thing about SLU.


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Aggression/territorial behaviour in cat
Here is my situation:
My bedroom has a ground-level window that my cat likes to look out. However, my neighbours like to let their cats out and a couple of them hang around outside our window resulting in face-to-face encounters with my cat (through the window). The window is under our deck so the outside cats like it under there.
Whenever my cat finds another cat out there, she hisses and screams and makes awful noises and hits the window. The outside cats could care less. But, this has resulted in her being quite stressed. Whenever she's near the window she growls/makes "huffy" noises/hisses/paces (even if there's no cat there). When the blinds are closed she's kind of paranoid of what's out there.
With summer approaching I'm guessing there will be daily encounters like this. I could lock her out of the bedroom, but I'm guessing she would only cry at the door all day to get in. And, she sleeps in bed with us at night so it would be sad to lock her out (lately she's been nervous at night too and she wakes up several times during the night to pace around the window). I was hoping she would get used to the cats outside or make window friends, but it seems to only be getting worse.
My cat is aggressive now whenever she's in the bedroom. She will hit or bite if you try to pick her up. Basically I don't see keeping her out of the bedroom as a realistic or long-term solution.
I used Feliway once when she was stressed after a move, and it seemed to work (I don't know if it worked, or if she just got better). I was going to buy another because I think I got rid of my 2 old plug-ins. Would a Feliway in the bedroom help her calm down? Or are there any other suggestions?
is she spayed? and yes get some more fellway
Yes, she is spayed.
Update: My husband said he was going to get one of those cat-away sprays to spray outside the window. Does anyone know if these work? It's just stinky and the cats stay away because they don't like it, right? If these are effective perhaps this is hopeful.
Last edited by embean; January 10th, 2013 at 10:11 AM.
I never used the spray stuff so can't comment, but if that doesn't work you could try SSCAT, which is a motion sensitive device that emits a blast of canned air (so totally harmless, but scary to a cat) when something enters range.
Another option might be to cover the lower part of the window with a frosted film so that she can't see the other cat, but it still lets light in.
I had a similar situation with the neighbor's cat climbing on the railing of my front steps and peering through my living room window. It drove one of my cats absolutely insane and he would throw himself at the window trying to get at him, then re-direct his aggression to his fellow housemates. I had to zip-tie a sheet of plastic to the railing to prevent the other dude from jumping up on it.
Good luck!
"To close your eyes will not ease another's pain." ~ Chinese Proverb
We must not refuse to see with our eyes what they must endure with their bodies. ~ Gretchen Wyler
The canned air sounds like an option but I'd be afraid of victimizing squirrels and other creatures.
I don't think the film would work because she goes nuts if she sees anything moving out there, or shadows, even when the blinds are closed. Also, sometimes the other cats talk back so there's that too
I had the same problem last year, with stray cats invading our yard and upsetting our cats. I found an item in a couple of catalogs - one was Lee Valley, and the other was Home Hardware. The item was called motion-activated sprinkler. It looked like the ideal tool for the problem, just a tad expensive though.
I put a ball valve on the outside faucet so I could turn it on quick when the backyard became invaded with unwanted cats. This system worked quite well when I was at home, and it seemed to solve the problem to a degree. If this problem starts again this summer I may have to invest in the motion-activated sensor. Here's Lee Valley's website for the sprinkler.
And here's the Home Hardware website for the sprinkler
Lee Valley also has another tool called a CatStop. It would be alright if you didn't have a cat in the house, due to the fact that it omits a high frequency sound that would repell a cat, or any other animal whose hearing range on the high-end is between 21 and 25 kHz and the sound is at 124 dB which is quite loud.
Check out the SSCAT cat I think you'll find it is more designed for inside use. I understand it works quite well for certain applications but the range is only about 3 or 4 feet. Great for tabletops, counters and other close quarter areas. Check it out - it has been a few years since I looked at it and it could have changed.
The motion-activated sprinklers I would expect would be in other hardware stores as well, might be worth looking into.
If it was me, I'd be using the Feliway in the bedroom to help with the stress, until you can correct the situation. As far as the "cat-away" sprays are concerned, if they are a scent deterrent and you open the window, the smell will drift in and have a similar effect on your cat - deterring it from using the bedroom. Don't forget that a cat's nose is about 14 times more sensitive than ours.
Hope this might give you some more ideas.
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John DiStaso's Granite Status: Rep. Kurk defends his daughter voting in NH while living in HawaiiBy John DiStaso
Senior Political Reporter
July 30. 2013 3:54PM
TUESDAY, JULY 30: FROM HAWAII TO NH. A prominent veteran Republican state representative says his daughter has lived in Hawaii for "10 to 15 years," but has properly and legally voted by absentee ballot in Weare in the past several elections.
Rep. Neal Kurk, R-Weare, ranking member of the House Finance Committee who has been in the House for 27 years, said Tuesday the case of his 46-year-old daughter, Kendra Kurk Anderson, is far different from what he called the "carpetbaggers" -- that is, campaign workers -- who stayed at Democratic state Sen. Martha Fuller Clark's home in Portsmouth around the times of the 2008 and 2012 elections and then moved on.
Kurk said his daughter was born and raised in Weare, has close ties to the town through friends and family and returns to the town for months at a time each year.
The Granite Status verified that Anderson is still on the voter checklist in Weare and voted in at least the last two election cycles, 2012 and 2008 by absentee ballot in Weare.
Anderson's MyLife.com profile says she has lived in Hawaii since 2007, but Kurk said his daughter has actually been in Hawaii "for 10 years, maybe 15."
State law says that "every inhabitant" of the state, "having a single established domicile for voting purposes," has a right to vote.
But RSA 654:1 goes on to say that a domicile for voting purposes "is that one place where a person, more than any other place, has established a physical presence and manifests an intent to maintain a single continuous presence for domestic, social and civil purposes relevant to participating in democratic self-government."
But state law also allows for a "temporary absence."
RSA 654:2 says, "A domicile for voting purposes acquired by any person in any town shall not be interrupted or lost by a temporary absence therefrom with the intention of returning thereto as his or her domicile."
The law says, "Domicile for purposes of voting is a question of fact and intention. A voter can have only one domicile for these purposes."
The law also allows for people to maintain their domicile in the state "while employed in the service of the United States" or while a teacher or student in another community or state, or while a prisoner or patient in an institution.
Meanwhile, the state Republican Party has been pressuring Fuller Clark of Portsmouth to ask four campaign workers who stayed at her home either in 2012 or 2008 and voted in Portsmouth, and then left the state, to remove their names from the Portsmouth checklist.
The GOP says that if she does not ask them to remove their names, the party will file a petition in Superior Court seeking to have the names removed.
Kurk sees a big difference between the Fuller Clark case and the case of his daughter. And he did not shy away from talking about it.
"I'm very proud of it," he said. "This is a girl who loves her home town so much that she wants to vote here. She wants to come back here.
"I'd think this is the type of people that New Hampshire would very much admire and encourage."
Kurk said his daughter is "following the law.
"Unlike the Martha Fuller Clark group, which were a bunch of carpetbaggers, this girl was brought up in Weare, went to schools here, had her domicile here, voted here for years, lived here for years, and then went around the country following her husband, who is in the Department of Defense, and she maintained a residence here.
"She has her drivers license here," Kurk said. "She's done everything she's supposed to do. She's in complete compliance with the law.
"If some people don't like the law because they think that people who have long absences from their home should not be allowed to vote there, then they should change the law," Kurk said.
But he said, "That would affect federal employees, who are now exempted. It would affect students and teachers who might be away for five or 10 years.
"But as the law is now, she is in full compliance and she's very proud to be a voter of Weare and a domiciliary of Weare."
Kurk said he understand the law allows for people who "go away for a while and maintain connections in the community and vote here. But they don't live in the sense of putting their heads on a pillow here for 183 days a year."
He said that while some may question whether such a person "has an attachment to the community, I suppose that's an individual question. But my daughter maintains contact with her friends here. She has friends here. Her children have friends here. She spends a couple of months a year here.
"And the law permits this because the law says basically you can vote wherever you maintain your domicile. And your domicile is your place to which you intend to return from wherever you are."
Before speaking with the Granite Status, Kurk appeared Tuesday morning with Manchester radio talk show host Rich Girard on WLMW-FM's "Girard-At-Large," saying his daughter was a "domiciliary" of the state and voted in New Hampshire as a college student and when she worked in other states even before getting married and going to Hawaii.
He said she "has intention presumably to come back" to New Hampshire eventually.
"It would be imprudent for New Hampshire to say you have to sleep in the state for 183 days a year in order to qualify to vote," he told Girard.
Kurk also said the "temporary absence" law does not define temporary, and, he pointed out, the U.S. Supreme Court has said temporary absence is defined by the intention of the voter.
He said that former U.S. Supreme Court Justice David Souter left Weare for 20 years while serving on the court and did not lose his domicile.
Secretary of State William Gardner did not want to speak specifically about Kurk's daughter Tuesday but noted that the law allows people to maintain domicile in New Hampshire if they follow a spouse who is in the service of the federal government and that service takes them out-of-state.
He said each case must be judged individually, saying, ""It is not black and white."
As for the Fuller Clark situation, Gardner said it is impossible to know the state of mind of the voters.
"There's always a story," he said, deferring to the Attorney General, who is reviewing the case.
"In the end, it's their call," Gardner said. "They have the authority and I respect that."
Democratic National Committeewoman Kathy Sullivan charged the NHGOP with hypocrisy.
"The people in charge of the NHGOP think it's OK for Kelly Ayotte's campaign manager and Mitt Romney's state director to move here to work on campaigns and vote, but not Senator Clark's campaign manager. They think it's OK for Neal Kurk's daughter to live in Hawaii while maintaining a New Hampshire domicile, but not Molly Shaheen. They think it's OK for Bill O'Brien's son to vote in his college town, but not 'liberal' college students.
"I don't have a problem with Neal Kurk's daughter voting in New Hampshire," Sullivan said, "but I do have a problem with the utter hypocrisy and dishonesty of the Republican Party's leadership."
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Obama Administration to Bypass Congress, Impose Backdoor Education Agenda
WASHINGTON, D.C. | September 26, 2011
On Friday, President Obama announced the administration will bypass Congress and impose a new plan to waive federal elementary and secondary education law, currently known as No Child Left Behind, in exchange for states adopting the Secretary of Education's preferred education agenda.
Many have expressed concerns this conditional waivers plan could slow Congressional efforts to rewrite the law and create more confusion for states and schools. Details of the administration's plan are vague, but one thing is clear: the plan will grant the secretary unprecedented authority to handpick winners and losers in our nation's education system.
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last week, Council of Chief State School Officers Executive Director Gene Wilhoit alluded to the potential confusion states could face in the coming months. "What we will have is a group of states who, if successful in getting a waiver, will be operating under this system and another group of states who will be operating under No Child Left Behind," he said.
If added confusion and uncertainty wasn't enough, the plan also raises legal questions. A recent
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"Do you know," said Lucy, "I really believe he means us to follow him."
"I've an idea he does," said Susan. "What do you think, Peter?"
"Well, we might as well try it," answered Peter. . . They had been traveling in this way for about half an hour . . . when Edmund said to Peter, "if you're not still too high and mighty to talk to me, I've something to say which you'd better listen to. . . [H]ave you realized what we're doing? . . . We're following a guide we know nothing about. How do we know which side that bird is on? Why shouldn't it be leading us into a trap?"
"That's a nasty idea. Still—a robin, you know. They're good birds in all the stories I've ever read. I'm sure a robin wouldn't be on the wrong side."
"If it comes to that, which is the right side? How do we know that the Fauns are in the right and the Queen (yes, I know we've been told she's a witch) is in the wrong? We don't really know anything about either."
"The Faun saved Lucy."
"He said he did. But how do we know?"
From The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe
Compiled in A Year with Aslan
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Ben Amada needed a new logo design and created a contest on 99designs.
A winner was selected from 100 designs submitted by 23 freelance designers.
Need a logo for a new startup website / software development company. Name of the business will be "Top to Bottom I.T."
Top to Bottom I.T.
I develop software. Mostly websites and databases, but some desktop applications too. The idea behind "Top to Bottom I.T." is that the applications I create are thorough, robust, and are developed completely (from top-to-bottom).
- ** UPDATE **: I'd like the format of the file to use transparency where possible and to either be a large image or be in vector (illustrator IA file) so I can scale it to any size without losing quality.
- *** UPDATED ***: A couple of designers have added the words"Software Development" to the logo as a sort of sub-title. I thinkthis looks nice in some cases.
- I want a logo that fits the industry -- I.T., computer software.
- Working the concept of the company into the logo would be nice.
- The company name can be shown as Top to Bottom I.T. or with hyphens, Top-to-Bottom I.T. The dots in I.T. aren't necessary either.
- Since it's business oriented (and I'm not a design company), it shouldn't be too flashy.
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Prosecutors seek dismissal of case against guard
WASHINGTON (AP) — Prosecutors are seeking dismissal of charges against a former Blackwater Worldwide security contractor accused in a 2007 shooting of Iraqi civilians.
In a court filing Monday, the U.S. Attorney's office in Washington, D.C., asked a federal judge to dismiss the indictment against Donald Wayne Ball "with prejudice" — meaning that he could not be charged again in the case.
The Sept. 16, 2007, shooting occurred when security contractors guarding U.S. diplomats opened fire in Nisoor Square, a crowded Baghdad intersection, killing 17 Iraqi civilians. A federal appeals court in 2011 resurrected the case against the contractors after a judge had earlier dismissed it. Prosecutors are weighing whether to move forward with charges against four other contractors.
The U.S. Attorney's office said the government has exercised its prosecutorial discretion in ending the case against Ball based on its assessment of the admissible evidence against him.
Ball's lawyer, Steven McCool, disputed the government's characterization, saying prosecutors had no evidence that his client had broken the law.
"It is disingenuous to suggest that Donald Ball is anything other than an innocent man who was wrongly accused of a crime," McCool said Monday.


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Independence native Jason Pritchett is scheduled to perform tonight (Tuesday) at the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville. Pritchett is the bandleader for the Billy Dean and the Steel Horses band, which is performing this year in Branson. The band is set to do three songs at the Opry.
Pritchett is is a 1999 graduate of Truman High School and was a top-five finalist on "America's Got Talent" in 2007.


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April 19. 2013 4:54AM
Merrimack Special Officers to be retired
By KIMBERLY HOUGHTON
Union Leader Correspondent
MERRIMACK - It will soon be the end of an era for the Merrimack Police Department, as it plans to dissolve its longstanding Special Officer Division this summer.
After 108 years of service, the Special Officer Division, or part-time police force, will be taken out of service on July 1, according to Chief Mark Doyle.
While the part-time officers have served the town incredibly well throughout the years, Doyle said it has been increasingly difficult to recruit and train the part-time staff.
"We used to have 14 or 15 part-time officers," said Doyle, explaining just two are still serving on the Special Officer Division.
Those two officers - John Pelletier and Timothy St. Cyr - have done a variety of patrol work just like full-time police officers, said the chief.
Still, Doyle said it is difficult to keep the part-time officers highly trained and as skillful as the full-time police force, prompting the decision to discontinue the Special Officers Division.
"We've been very fortunate that many of our officers have come from the part-time rank," he said. "About two-thirds of our officers were part-time initially, so it has served us well."
Next month, the department will formally recognize the dozens of part-time police officers who have worked for the Merrimack Police Department throughout the last century. At the department's annual open house event, a special ceremony will take place to honor past and present members of the Special Officer Division.
Because the special officers were required to perform the same duties with the same responsibilities and risks as full-time officers, Doyle said they deserve to be praised.
"Most of these special officers were town residents who took time away from their own families to assist with keeping the peace in Merrimack," the department said in a release.
All former part-time officers and their families are invited to attend the event. A plaque with the names of all previous constables, auxiliaries and special officers will be dedicated at the police station.
Part-time officers have been utilized in town since it was incorporated in 1746, when constables were used on an as-needed basis for keeping the peace, according to the release, which said the town began using auxiliary officers around 1940.
During the 1980s, the department ended its auxiliary division and moved several of those individuals into the Special Officers Division. However, participants began declining in the 1990s in part because of more complicated legal requirements, low pay and longer hours, said the release.
As for the two remaining part-time officers, Doyle said St. Cyr will continue working as a full-time dispatcher and communications specialist for the department. Meanwhile, Pelletier is currently in the process of looking for part-time employment elsewhere, said the chief.
The ceremony will begin at 10 a.m. on May 11 at the station, 31 Baboosic Lake Road. The public is encouraged to attend the ceremony and open house.


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2010 Electrolux Stick & Canister Vacuum Line Powers Up
Our household has relied upon an Electrolux Ergorapido for a couple years now, and we've always liked the convenience a 2-in-1 vac provides for easy pet fur and kitty litter cleanup duty. Electrolux recently gave us a walk-thru of their updated stick vac line, which improves on what we already know and use, with models equipped with beefier 12-volt power, cyclonic filtration, LED lighting and even a 18 volt lithium ion battery model that gave us a serious case of vacuum update envy.
The $99 Unirapido is basically an updated 12 volt version of the Ergorapido that was once only available in the European market; offering cyclonic filtration and an extra large one-liter dust cup capacity, it's the heir apparent to the foundation of Electrolux's stick vac lineup. Like the rest of the European design line from Electrolux, the orange and gray design is extremely handsome compared to the typical domestic counterpart, though we wish a little less branding was applied across the front. Again on the plus side, the inclusion of a charging and running indicator light warns users when their 18 minutes of run time is nearing end and it's time to charge back up. We do hope you do not normally need to be vacuuming more than 18 minutes at a time, but if you do, you'll be kept in the loop by the indicator light.
The other two stick models shown were the $129 Ergorapido Ultra+, a 2-in-1 cleaner with a removable hand vac with brushes, 12-volt power and a LED headlight, and its even more powerful brethren, the $199 Ergorapido ION, which comes armed with a quick-charge 18-volt lithium ion battery. We noted almost all the major vacuum manufacturers were showcasing lithium ion battery models for their quick charge capabilities, increased power and usually offered with interchangeable use, but the Electrolux line retains the US crown for best industrial design in our book.
Over in Electrolux's canister vacuum section was the lightweight $399 UltraActive unit, with cyclonic filtration, DeepClean powerhead attachment, and LED headlight (another notable trend amongst many of the vacuums we saw during the show). For those who hate the noise associated with vacuuming, the $499 HEPA filtration UltraSilencer DeepClean operates at a hushed 68 decibels, making it a good choice for those of us who like to clean during the early morning or late at night. The operating sound in silenced mode was akin to that of a small fan on low setting and at lower pitch than a typical vacuum engine (offensive higher notes have been hushed without any real noticeable cleaning action loss).
If an upright is more to your fancy, Electrolux is offering the Versatility, a 12 amp bagless model with a removable wand and hose that reaches an expansive 14-feet. The HEPA filtration has been designed to eliminate odors and captures 99.97% of pet dander, dust mites, pollen and mold. The Versatility lives up to it's name with a surprise quick draw feature, the Quick-Release Wand; the vac's handle slides out into a hand vacuum for upholstery and stairs. It's certainly one of the most eye pleasing uprights in the market, with soft rounded edges and matte finishes that give the Versatility a quality appearance (we've owned a few uprights, and we prefer vacs with softer edges, since you're bound to hit a few walls/corners while cleaning). We only wish this was also offered in a HEPA bag model, since even the best bagless models aren't recommended for allergy sufferers, since they release minute particles upon emptying no matter how well designed the cup container is.
Speaking of pollutants in the air, Electrolux also previewed a future air purification system made from recycled materials and utilizes lower power consumption, shown alongside the now available Ergospace Green canister vacuum. The sample model shown was basically an Electrolux Oxygen 3 air cleaner, but manufactured with the specifications of their Green line. Hopefully one day there won't be any difference between a regular line and an eco-manufactured product (or a premium placed ontop), but we're happy to see home appliance manufacturers finally steering toward incorporation of recycled materials and simpler designs.


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Everyone rejoicing now.
And everyone is having fun.
But dready is having none.
Because he knows what next to come.
What about the cabin to rebuild?
It's gonna take a lot of energy.
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I don't say you must fret to death.
It has been 400 years since we have been building this cabin.
When we gonna get some rest?
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The current website is built with Page Builder by SiteOrigin.
This needs to be switched to Visual Composer (license will be provided).
Content needs to be transferred over and the old page builder removed.
Favicon - not working/loading correctly. Needs to be shown across all page loads.
- We need the featured image removed from within content, only to show as a preview on main blog page.
- Main blog page layout needs to be changed (design provided).
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Pokemon Zodiac Wishes
Last Activity: May 1st, 2014 4:05 PM
About Me
- About TokioHumaNeko
- Biography
- I am a Fun-loving Tokio Hotel Obsessed Cat-girl from Kentucky.
Big,Bi,and Beautiful,My BF approves my idea for my game,Pokemon Cosmic Destiny,and i SERIOUSLY need a lot of help with it.
- Interests
- I play games,draw,relax...whatever i love.
- Location
- Humanoid City (Kentucky)
- Gender
- Female ♀
- Occupation
- Story maker/Aspiring Hacker
- Nature
- Naughty
- Favorite Pokémon
- Pikachu,Mesprit,Ekans,Seviper,Arbok,Ditto,Mew,Togepi,Mawile,Piplup,Just a bunch.
- TokioAngelNeko
- Luxray (レントラー)The Gleam Eyes Pokémon6'03" | 342lbsAbilities → Intimidate | Rivalry
Type → Electric
It has eyes which can see through anything. It spots and captures prey hiding behind objects.[???=<game and stuff goes here>]Challenges[/???] | Story Site[ WH Collab ]
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Help me by joining Team Cosmic Destiny!
Tokio Hotel Fan For Life,honey! ;D
Yay!!Bill and the others are finally hatched!!!
(From left to right: Bill,Tom,Gustav,Georg,"Alien" and..."Humanoid!")
Danke for helping them! <3333
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Help me with Cosmic Destiny!!! Please!
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Are you hosting a party at your secret lair? End the experiment: Despicable Me Party Supplies are all you need for a fun-filled themed birthday! Despicable Me Party Supplies feature Gru's mischievous Minions on themed plates, napkins and cups. Choose a Despicable Me party kit to take the guesswork out of shopping. Hang the decorations, send out the invitations and hand out the party favors — with Despicable Me Minion Party Supplies, everything matches and stays in theme!


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The Washington Redskins released LB Robert Jackson, FB Stephen Campbell, WR Cody Hoffman, LB Jeremy Kimbrough, WR Rashad Lawrence, DE Jake McDonough, DE Jeremy Towns, WR Aldrick Robinson and FS Ross Madison.
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The Washington Redskins have signed free-agent DE Jake McDonough (Colts). Terms of the contract were not disclosed.
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The Indianapolis Colts waived DE Jake McDonough and released RB Tashard Choice Tuesday, Feb. 18.
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The Indianapolis Colts promoted DT Jeris Pendleton and CB Sheldon Price from the practice squad to the active roster Thursday, Dec. 26. The Colts also signed free-agent C Thomas Austin (Colts), DE Jake McDonough (Jets) and RB Tauren Poole (Panthers) to their practice squad.
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The New York Jets placed DL Junior Aumavae (undisclosed), DL Jake McDonough (undisclosed), FS Rontez Miles (undisclosed) and DB Mike Edwards (undisclosed) on the Physically-Unable-to-Perform (PUP) list Tuesday, July 23.
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The New York Jets have signed free-agent LB Troy Davis (Central Florida), DB Mike Edwards (Hawaii), C Dalton Freeman (Clemson), OL Trey Gilleo (Northern Arizona), DL Roosevelt Holliday (Eastern Illinois), DL Jake McDonough (Iowa State), S Rontez Miles (California, PA), DE Spencer Nealy (Texas A&M), TE Chris Pantale (Boston College), OL Mark Popek (South Florida), WR Zach Rogers (Tennessee), TE Mike A. Shanahan (Pittsburgh), WR Ryan Spadola (Lehigh), WR K.J. Stroud (Bethune-Cookman) and WR Antavious Wilson (Marshall). Terms of the contracts were not disclosed.
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We often relegate our home basement to the task of storing unwanted or unused belongings, rather than making the most of its potential. It doesn't take much, however, to transform your basement into a great space for unwinding. Have a look at these basement renovation ideas for inspiration.
With its cool temperature and low natural light, the basement has a prime environment for housing your wine collection. Install wine racks along the walls and stock them with your favourite vintages. A wine fridge will keep champagne, young white and rosé wine chilled to perfection.
Home cinema
The dark interior of most basements is ideal for setting up a cinema at home. Use a projector for the ultimate cinema experience, but make sure it's pointed at a flat white wall. If your basement features rough surfaces or exposed brick you'll need to install a white screen for display purposes. When it comes to furniture, choose between cosy vintage armchairs or plush cushions scattered across the floor.
Man cave
Also known as "somewhere for the man of the house to escape and unwind", the man cave is an increasingly popular addition to the modern home. You've already learned how to create the ultimate man cave, and a generous basement will allow you to go all out. A ping pong or snooker table is great for relaxing after a long day, especially when combined with a comfortable sofa and television for watching sports or playing the games console.
Children's playroom
For families with young children, a specially designated playroom can prevent the rest of the house from being overrun with toys. Interactive elements such as climbing frames, playhouses and multiple levels will make the space as engaging as possible. Remember to carpet the floor so that it's soft and comfortable for little playmates.
Music room
Get in touch with your musical side by using your basement as an amateur studio. Basements are perfect for practice as they have room for larger instruments like drum kits and pianos. For a jazz bar atmosphere, add some bistro tables and chairs and invite all the family to socialise together downstairs. Although basements provide some noise cancelling effects, make sure you soundproof the space if you're planning to play into the night.
Home gym
Transform your basement into a fitness centre with free weights and a few cardio machines. Set up a smart TV on the wall and follow online exercise videos, like those by Les Mills. Many fitness instruction websites offer a subscription service, so you can access popular workout classes without having to leave your home.
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For just one week—Thursday, February 27, through Wednesday, March 5—the Exosuit, the newest generation of atmospheric pressure suits for deep-sea diving down to 1,000 feet, will be on display in the Milstein Hall of Ocean Life.
A Century in the Solomon Islands
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For nearly a century, the Solomon Islands—an archipelago of nearly 1,000 islands just east of Papua New Guinea—have beckoned biologists from the American Museum of Natural History with an astonishing diversity of flora and fauna, from beautiful mollusks to reptiles and majestic bird species found nowhere else.
Last Weekend in February at the Museum: Butterflies and More
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A few things to do at the Museum while waiting for the snow and black ice to melt away this weekend, 2/22 and 2/23.
From the Vault: the 2008 Isaac Asimov Memorial Debate
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In anticipation of the 2014 Isaac Asimov Memorial Debate, "Selling Space," listen in on the debate from 2008, titled "Mining the Sky".
Google Glass in the Gobi: Prospecting
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Aki Watanabe, a student in the comparative biology doctoral program at the Museum's Richard Gilder Graduate School, was recently chosen as a beta-tester for Google Glass. In this video, Watanabe takes us into the Gobi Desert as he prospects for fossils, showing the tools of the trade and the fossils he finds along the way.


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Nome couple catches burglar in the act
A homeowner and his wife woke up to a surprise visitor Saturday night, March 2, when they found a transient inside their Nome home.
According to a press release, the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office responded to the call in the 2400 block of Highway 90 in Nome about 4:20 a.m. to find a husband and wife were fighting with a man they said was trying to burglarize their house.
"The (homeowner) walked out into the living room and the (suspect) was coming through the window and was closing the window behind him," said Sheriff's Deputy Rod Carroll.
The Sheriff's Office later identified Joseph Perry, 26 — a man they labeled as a "transient" from Kilgore, Texas — as the man who broke into the rural home.
Carroll said the suspect was unarmed as he entered the home and a brawl broke out between the suspect and the home's two occupants.
"The homeowner and his wife subdued (the suspect)," until police arrived, Carroll said, adding the Sheriff's Office has been dealing with a rash of break-ins lately, with no verifiable reason why.
Perry was booked in the Jefferson County Correctional Facility on the charge of Burglary of a Habitation, and his bond was set at $10,000.
In the event a homeowner is burglarized, Carroll said police give priority to the third-degree felony of burglary-in-progress and should respond quickly, but homeowners can use all means necessary to protect their life and/or property.
"You have the right to defend your house with up-to-and-including deadly force," he said. "If you feel threatened, you have that right."


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A reader sent us this notice from -- interestingly -- craigslist: where you really can find everything.
Get the word out to all your friends and Iron Chef America fanatics that the kitchen can be theirs to dream with. The location has potential: Zig & Lou's is smaller, as is the Medici Bakery. Someone should be able to work some magic at a strategic and bustling Hyde Park intersection -- so we're re-running the ad!
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You can't beat a system you can't understand
"The Hornsickle Stubfester Soggy Mountain Band" was now an official entity.
The day after we decided on the name of our newly-formed musical ensemble, Louie the Lip announced that he had written an original song for us. The Lip knew absolutely nothing about music, so he didn't really write any notes, he just wrote some lyrics and sang them to us.
The melody sounded suspiciously like "Does Your Chewing Gum Lose It's Flavor on the Bedpost During the Night?" However, he altered the piece just enough to the left of plagiarism to keep from being arrested, but that was because the melody had to be adjusted to fit the lyrics, which didn't scan well to the chewing gum song.
Within a few minutes, we were all singing in unison:
We're the Hornsickle Stubfester Soggy Mountain Band.
We like to think - we're the best band in the land.
We'll play and sing for you all day.
We work for very little pay.
The Hornsickle Stubfester Soggy Mountain Band.
Tank Mueller figured out an oompah tuba part, and Pookie sorted out the melody on his violin. By the end of the afternoon, we had all learned the song, and played and sang the Soggy Mountain Band theme with confidence. Playing and singing at the same time however, was a new experience, and the concentration required to do both at the same time distracted us from realizing how bad we really sounded.
Nevertheless, we continued to practice and hoped for the best. A couple of days later, the Lip came to rehearsal with an exciting announcement. He got us a job. The Lip, being the aggressive little schemer with an overdeveloped entrepreneurial spirit that he was, read that Elmer Fuzzle, the mayor, was holding a political rally and fund-raiser for charity. The event was to be held at Greenhaven Park, a gathering place for outdoor events such as this one.
The Lip convinced Elmer that all the big politicians had a band at their rallies, and if he wanted to impress voters, he would do much better if he hired us to play. Elmer said he'd let us perform, but the only way we would get paid was by putting a pot on the stage for donations. He said he'd split the pot with us. Half the money was to go to charity and the other half would go to us.
We suspected that a good portion of the charity half would be used to fill the ever-present flask that resided in Elmer's coat pocket. The mayor was well known for taking a nip or two with little provocation. The Lip said he'd agree to the business arrangement if Elmer would run off some flyers we could pass out announcing the event and that "The Hornsickle Stubfester Soggy Mountain Band" would be the featured entertainment.
Elmer came through with his end of the deal and we delivered a flyer to every house in town. The results of our promotional efforts gave support to the adage, "Be careful of what you wish for." On the day of the rally, everybody in town showed up. A sea of faces looked up at us on the little makeshift stage at the center of the park. We weren't prepared for such a turnout.
The mayor said a few words, which was unusual, because he was generally long-winded when talking to even a small crowd. He gave us an enthusiastic introduction and we nervously launched into our theme, the only song we knew well enough to play in front of an audience. At first, everybody looked at us with stunned expressions as we played and sang our hearts out. The mayor encouraged his supporters to be generous and put something in the pot that Muffin Duffy placed on the edge of the stage.
A man asked the mayor if we would stop playing if he put money in the pot. The mayor responded by getting on the microphone and saying that the band wouldn't stop playing until the pot was full. People immediately stormed the stage and all but emptied their pockets. The pot was overflowing within minutes.
The mayor was ecstatic. He thought making people pay to make us stop playing was better than extortion. He couldn't have been happier. Louie the Lip thought it was a great business move. "Whatever it takes," was the Lip's attitude toward any fortuitous earnings. The rest of the band was too busy playing and singing to see or hear exactly what happened. After the event was over, the Lip gave each of us eight dollars and we were too thrilled to ask why everyone was so generous.
After the success of our debut performance, the band voted to enter the school talent contest, hoping we'd be asked to play at a dance. Louie the Lip tried to discourage us, saying we had to learn more songs, but nothing could hold us back.
On the night of the talent show, Muffin Duffy placed a freshly painted sign on the stage with the band's name on it, and we sang and played the only song we knew. When we finished, nobody clapped. Nobody booed either. The audience was as silent as a grave. Without a word being said, we realized what happened at the political rally and fundraiser. We filed off the stage, our dreams of stardom shattered.
"The Hornsickle Stubfester Soggy Mountain Band" had experienced their moment of fame, made eight dollars each, and faded into the history books of a system we can't understand.


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Celebrate more than 50 years of swashbuckling as you set sail on a voyage to a long-forgotten time, when pirates wrought havoc on the high seas.
Gallivant inside a grand southern manor and board a small barge within a stone-wall fortress for a spellbinding adventure. Through a shadowy grotto, escape past the Blue Bayou restaurant before sliding down a small waterfall into the ghostly graveyard of fallen rapscallions—your gateway to the Golden Age of Piracy.
Behold boisterous buccaneers drunk on the spoils of plunderin' during your approximate 15-minute cruise amid the New World. Sing along as windswept pirates serenade you with their classic anthem, "Yo Ho, Yo Ho (A Pirate's Life for Me)." And even spy a sly Captain Jack Sparrow from the Pirates of the Caribbean film series along the way, as he secretly attempts to get his hands on the town's treasures.
If Ye Be Seekin' Adventure… On your treacherous voyage through the 17th century, you'll come face-to-face with the rowdy rogues who ruled many a seaport town under the watchful eye of "Jolly Roger." Be on the look-out for:
• Pirates Grotto
Home to Dead Man's Cove and Hurricane Lagoon, this haunted realm recalls the struggles pirates endured on the open seas.
• The Fort
Navigate through a shadowy bay, where a foggy Caribbean fort and a striking 12-gun galleon—helmed by Captain Barbossa—are locked in battle.
• Town Square
Sail straight past a crowded marketplace of rambunctious scalawags, gleefully bidding in an auction.
• Burning City
Looters and buccaneers sing a song of jubilation as flames engulf a seaside town.
• The Dungeon
Trapped in a jail cell, freebooters attempt to lure a clever canine within reach to nab the prison keys he has in his mouth.
Dead men tell no tales, indeed!
Pirates of the Caribbean is considered by many to be one of the most spectacular attractions ever created for a theme park.
The attraction was originally conceived as a wax museum and a walk-through exhibit. But following the success of Walt Disney's Carousel of Progress at the 1964 New York World's Fair, Walt Disney and his team of Imagineers decided that Audio-Animatronics—Walt's latest animation technology—was the most imaginative way to tell a rousing pirate story.
On March 18, 1967, Pirates of the Caribbean opened at Disneyland Park. Thanks to the many highly detailed scenes, lavish special effects and memorable characters, the attraction earned rave reviews and has remained a beloved classic, even spawning its own blockbuster film series!
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A Fitting Tribute For Aaron Swartz: Researchers Post Free PDFs Of Their Research Online
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It's unclear how much of that research is technically "allowed" to be published like this. If you're not familiar with the dirty sausage making of academic research, many journals claim all copyrights on research (despite not paying a dime for it -- and, in some cases, even requiring the researchers or their institutions to pay to submit the papers in the first place). Many then have policies that bar the original researcher from further distributing the work, so it's likely that some of the released research is in violation of those agreements. That said, over the past few years, more and more journals (often due to significant pushback from academics) have recognized how ridiculous this is, and many have started to allow -- either officially or with a nod and a wink -- academics the right to post free copies of their own research on their own website. A few, much more enlightened journals even encourage researchers to post the work.
Either way, if one of the legacies of Aaron Swartz's all-too-short life is to get more people interested in open access to research, and to drive that movement forward, that's a good thing.


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Auditions for the chorus for Stockton Opera's production of "Le Nozze di Figaro (The Marriage of Figaro)" are scheduled for Sunday at the Recital Hall at the University of the Pacific Conservatory of Music.
Auditions for the chorus for Stockton Opera's production of "Le Nozze di Figaro (The Marriage of Figaro)" are scheduled for Sunday at the Recital Hall at the University of the Pacific Conservatory of Music.
Candidates should present a selection in Italian; an accompanist will be provided. Appointments must be scheduled with James Haffner at email@example.com for time slots between 1 and 4 p.m. They will be confirmed by email.
The performance dates are May 17 and 19 with full production rehearsals beginning May 5.
Free concerts featuring the Brian Kendrick Big Band are open to students in grades three to six on March 5 at San Joaquin Delta College's Atherton Auditorium.
Held in conjunction with "The Art of Jazz" exhibit in the Horton Gallery, the concerts are from 9 to 10 a.m. and 11 a.m. to noon and are sponsored by the Stockton Arts Commission and Concerts for Kids.
Information: (209) 954-5110.
Individuals interested in pursuing a teaching career or a master's degree in education can attend an open house and reception hosted by the faculty and staff of Teachers College of San Joaquin and the DaVinci Center from 5 to 7 p.m. today.
TCSJ and the DaVinci Center are located within the San Joaquin County Office of Education building, 2857 Transworld Drive, Stockton.
Information: (209) 468-9116 or email@example.com.
The Stockton Area Atheists and Freethinkers will hold their monthly meeting from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Friday at David's Clubhouse, 2250 Scarborough Drive, Lodi.
Meetings are scheduled on the first Friday of each month. Typical discussions include volunteer opportunities and updates, upcoming regional events, and current events and politics.
The meeting is free to the public, or $10 for optional take-out.
Information: (209) 610-0651 or StocktonAAF.org.
The Stockton branch of the American Association of University Women is holding its February meeting and luncheon at 9 a.m. Feb. 9 at the Lincoln Farmhouse, 3125 Deer Park Drive, Stockton.
The program's focus is to celebrate Black History Month. Speakers include Tama Brisbane, the executive director and CEO of "With Our Words," and Geraldine Hollis, author of "Back to Mississippi."
The cost is $16 for the meeting with lunch, or $5 without the lunch. Reservations are required and must be made by Sunday.
Information: (209) 951-6822 or (209) 473-4073.
Rainbow School, 1801 W. Bristol Ave., Stockton, will open all classrooms from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. Monday through Feb. 9. Parents considering enrollment for fall classes can come see the school, meet staff and parent representatives. Visitors must call the school to reserve an appointment time. Application forms are available.
New student applications will be accepted at 9 a.m. Feb. 23.
Information: (209) 464-7301.
Fathers & Families of San Joaquin will hold their mentoring orientation from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Feb. 6 at 338 E. Market St., Stockton.
FFSJ is a solutions-orientated organization that works to address the varying needs of fathers, youth, their families, and the community.
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Let's talk about the population statistics of our foe. The adult fleas hopping around on your companion and in your house are only about 1% of the entire flea population in your home environment. This means that for every flea you see, there are probably at least 99 more in one or another stage of development lurking around the house or yard. Eight to ten percent of the population is in the pupae (cocoon) stage, 35-37% is in the larval stage and 50-54% of the population consists of flea eggs.
The adult female flea can lay from 10 to 50 eggs a day in ideal weather. Fleas tend to prefer warm, somewhat humid weather - 75-95 degrees with 60-85% humidity. Considering an adult flea can live up to 60-100 days, a single flea could lay upwards of 2000 eggs in her lifetime. And even if only half of those go on to reproduce…well; you get the picture – lots and lots of fleas!
"Considering an adult flea can live up to 60-100 days, a single flea could lay upwards of 2000 eggs in her lifetime."
The eggs are laid on the "host" – your companion animal, and most will fall off onto the floor or bedding, or in the yard. The majority of those eggs and the resulting larvae and pupae remain within fifty feet of their host's favorite resting spot, so keep that in mind when we get to the part about treating the environment. Flea larvae emerge from the eggs within 1 to 10 days, although if conditions are not ideal, the egg can remain in the environment much longer, waiting for the right opportunity to hatch. The larval stage lasts 5 to 11 days and is a time of vulnerability in the flea's life cycle. Once they spin their cocoons and "pupate," which takes 5 to 9 days, they are then in a pre-adult state within the cocoon that can last from only a few days to more than 6 months.
Now you can understand why "bug bombs" just don't work. They only kill the fleas in the adult and larval stage at best. So all those thousands of eggs and little cocoons are still lurking and waiting for the proper conditions in order to emerge and start the whole population explosion all over again.
One more detail about our foe the flea: they can spread disease and tapeworms. The way the flea feeds is by sticking its pointy little nose into the host and injecting a bit of "saliva" to thin the blood before sucking it. This is why so many pets are allergic to flea bites and end up with severe rashes and hot spots.
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Whether you know a Burgundy from Bordeaux or a Rioja from Chianti, you're probably aware that they are great wine-producing regions and you may have tried a glass or two. If New World wines are your thing, California, Australia, Chile, and New Zealand have become known for the quality of their wines.
But the "old" and "new" worlds have recently been joined by a number of emerging wine regions in Asia, the Middle East, and Eastern Europe. This year, the Decanter World Wine Awards—the world's biggest with more than 12,000 entries—awarded coveted medals to a number of wines from regions you may never have heard of and are unlikely to have tried.
So what wines could be gracing our tables in future? Read on to find out.
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