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Conservative opponents of President Obama have called him a "dictator," a "tyrant," "imperial," for proposing executive actions he believes would help prevent gun violence.
"President Obama is again abusing his power by imposing his policies via executive fiat instead of allowing them to be debated in Congress," charged Sen. Marco Rubio (R-FL), who is widely believed to be eyeing a 2016 White House run, in response to the president's announcement Wednesday.
Reince Priebus, chairman of the Republican National Committee, accused the president of an "executive power grab." "Representative government is meant to give voice to the people; President Obama's unilateral executive action ignores this principle," Priebus said in a statement.
But the 23 executive actions the president signed today do not seem to go very far, as his critics suggest. In fact, most are administrative – publishing letters, writing memos, and appointing administrators.
There is even one the National Rifle Association would seemingly embrace -- No. 18 "Provide incentives for schools to hire school resource officers."
Related: Obama's gun plans spark little enthusiasm with key lawmakers
The NRA called for the government to pay for an armed guard in every school in America.
The vagueness of some of the directives may cause controversy, but only one specific one jumps out that may get some talking -- No. 16: "Clarify that the Affordable Care Act does not prohibit doctors asking their patients about guns in their homes."
There are some who believe the health-care law outlaws doctors from asking patients about guns in their homes. But that's not true.
What it does prohibit, however, is "employers and the secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services from asking about gun ownership in many instances, and it prohibits HHS from collecting such data," according to the Kaiser Health Foundation.
Seven states – Alabama, Florida, Minnesota, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Tennessee and West Virginia -- have considered laws to prevent doctors from talking to patients about guns in their homes. Only Florida's became law, but a federal judge issued a permanent injunction against enforcing it.
"Doctors and other mental health professionals play an important role in protecting the safety of their patients and the broader community by reporting direct and credible threats of violence to the authorities," according to a White House fact sheet released ahead of the president's address Wednesday. "But there is public confusion about whether federal law prohibits such reports about threats of violence."
Recommended: White House calls NRA 'repugnant,' 'cowardly' for invoking president's children in ad
It continues, "Doctors and other health care providers also need to be able to ask about firearms in their patients' homes and safe storage of those firearms, especially if their patients show signs of certain mental illnesses or if they have a young child or mentally ill family member at home."
Here are the full 23 executive actions:
Gun Violence Reduction Executive Actions
Today, the President is announcing that he and the Administration will:
1. Issue a Presidential Memorandum to require federal agencies to make relevant data available to the federal background check system.
2. Address unnecessary legal barriers, particularly relating to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, that may prevent states from making information available to the background check system.
3. Improve incentives for states to share information with the background check system.
4. Direct the Attorney General to review categories of individuals prohibited from having a gun to make sure dangerous people are not slipping through the cracks.
5. Propose rulemaking to give law enforcement the ability to run a full background check on an individual before returning a seized gun.
6. Publish a letter from ATF to federally licensed gun dealers providing guidance on how to run background checks for private sellers.
7. Launch a national safe and responsible gun ownership campaign.
8. Review safety standards for gun locks and gun safes (Consumer Product Safety Commission).
9. Issue a Presidential Memorandum to require federal law enforcement to trace guns recovered in criminal investigations.
10. Release a DOJ report analyzing information on lost and stolen guns and make it widely available to law enforcement.
11. Nominate an ATF director.
12. Provide law enforcement, first responders, and school officials with proper training for active shooter situations.
13. Maximize enforcement efforts to prevent gun violence and prosecute gun crime.
14. Issue a Presidential Memorandum directing the Centers for Disease Control to research the causes and prevention of gun violence.
15. Direct the Attorney General to issue a report on the availability and most effective use of new gun safety technologies and challenge the private sector to develop innovative technologies
16. Clarify that the Affordable Care Act does not prohibit doctors asking their patients about guns in their homes.
17. Release a letter to health care providers clarifying that no federal law prohibits them from reporting threats of violence to law enforcement authorities.
18. Provide incentives for schools to hire school resource officers.
19. Develop model emergency response plans for schools, houses of worship and institutions of higher education.
20. Release a letter to state health officials clarifying the scope of mental health services that Medicaid plans must cover.
21. Finalize regulations clarifying essential health benefits and parity requirements within ACA exchanges.
22. Commit to finalizing mental health parity regulations.
23. Launch a national dialogue led by Secretaries Sebelius and Duncan on mental health.


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SILC Alumni Member (former Graduate Student Member, Center for Early Childhood Research and Susan Levine's Cognitive Development Lab, University of Chicago) and member of our Spatial Network.
Currently, Dr. Lauren Applebaum is Senior Evaluator with the Museum of Science and Industry's research and evaluation team, Chicago, Illinois.
As a graduate student at the University of Chicago, Dr. Applebaum worked with Dr. Susan Levine and was involved with the Spatial Intelligence and Learning Center (SILC). She investigated the use of cues to comparison during elementary science and engineering lessons in museum classrooms and laboratory environments.

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text: The Peekaru is a Snuggie-like fleece ensemble for mommies and daddies to carry their babies in. One version is sleeveless and covers the baby entirely, with just its face sticking out of a portal. Now, the question is, does the Peekaru make wearers look more like: a) Krang b) Quato c) Master Blaster or d) Kane? Photos so you can make an informed judgement inside.


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Anglers are encouraged to provide their input regarding changes to recreational and commercial management measures
(Jan. 4, 2012)– The Gulf Council has scheduled a series of public hearings for Reef Fish Amendment 35 for Greater Amberjack. Reef Fish Amendment 35 contains alternatives that modify the Greater Amberjack rebuilding plan and consider changes to both recreational and commercial management measures.
The Louisiana public hearing for Reef Fish Amendment 35 is scheduled as follows:
Wednesday, January 11, 2012
Crowne Plaza New Orleans Airport
2829 Williams Blvd.
Kenner, Louisiana
The public hearing begins at 6 p.m. local time, and will conclude at the end of public comment, but no later than 9 p.m.
These hearings offer the public an opportunity to have a voice in determining federal fishing regulations by actively participating in the Council process.
A guide to the amendment can be downloaded here [4], and comments can be submitted here [5]. The amendment is scheduled for final action during the Council meeting on January 30 through February 3, 2012, in Mobile, Ala.
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries is charged with managing and protecting Louisiana's abundant natural resources. For more information, visit us at www.wlf.louisiana.gov [6]on Facebook at www.facebook.com/ldwffb [7]or follow us on Twitter @LDWF.
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Join us for a time to share information and experiences with others who are also on this journey. The Grundy Area Pulmonary Support Group will meet quarterly on the first Monday of the month (April, July, October, and January) in the Education Room of the Grundy County Memorial Hospital, 201 East J Avenue, Grundy Center.
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CLAREMONT, Calif. – It was a strong start of the spring season for the No. 22 MIT women's tennis team on Sunday as the Engineers took on a pair of opponents on its spring break trip to California. MIT started with a 7-2 upset over No. 18 Wisconsin-Whitewater and then closed the day with a 9-0 victory over Whitworth. Playing in her home state, sophomore Vynnie Kong (Cupertino, Calif.) was victorious in both of her singles and doubles matches for the Engineers.
Against Wisconsin-Whitewater (11-5) all of the doubles matches were closely contested. The Warhawks took the No. 1 doubles match as Alexandra Bayliss/Jackie Vitale defeated junior Lauren Quisenberry (Corpus Christi, Texas)/ freshman Victoria Tam (Rolling Hills Estates, Calif.) by an 8-6 score. The other two doubles matches went to a tie break; with MIT coming out on top in each to gain a 2-1 lead in the match. At No. 2 the team of senior Candace Wu (Yorba Linda, Calif.) and Kong defeated Sydney Divelbiss/Lauren Aguilar, 9-8 (7-2) and at No. 3 the Engineers paring of senior Bianca Dumitrascu (Râmnicu Vâlcea, Romania) and sophomore Michelle Dutt (Gurnee, Ill.) downed Megan Kasten/Erika Williams in another thriller, 9-8 (7-3).
In singles play Quisenberry, Tam, and Kong all scored straight sets victories at Nos. 1, 3, and 4 to give MIT enough points to claim the match. Freshman Meghana Vasireddy (Golden Valley, Minn.) also picked up a straight sets win, defeating Kelly Foster, 6-4, 7-5 at No. 6. Dumitrascu dropped her first set with Aguilar at No. 5 before coming back to take a 2-6, 6-4, 10-3 win to complete the scoring for MIT.
In the second match against Whitworth (5-6), MIT saw all of doubles contests go its way by scores of 8-2. In singles freshman Iris Zhuang (Allen, Texas) did not drop a game in her match at No. 6, blanking Calylee Lamm, 6-0, 6-0. Quisenberry scored a 6-2, 6-0 win at No. 1 over Saryn Mooney, with Kong taking a 6-0, 6-3 victory over Jessi Stelle at No. 2. Also scoring straight sets wins were freshmen Alana Peters (Kenilworth, Ill.) and Meghana Vasireddy (Golden Valley, Minn.). Peters won 6-2, 6-2 at No. 4 with Vasireddy taking a 6-3, 6-3 decision at No. 5. Dutt came back at No. 3 after dropping her first set to Taylor Peña to take a 2-6, 6-3, 10-7 triumph.
MIT, which improved to 12-1 with the two victories, will play again this week in California when it takes on Claremont-Mudd-Scripps on Tuesday at 7:00 p.m. Eastern.


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Is there a way to program a "simple" tool such as something that could enable me to write directly on screen?I want to be able to:- draw straight lines, with and without end arrow.- draw circles and boxes (squares).- write words on top of other applications.- Use a "Fibonacci tool" to be used on top of stock charts.
- Ability to draw straight lines (from point "A" to point "B") with different thickness and colors (T&C).- Ability to draw squares and circles, also with different T&C.- Ability to hide (or minimize) the GUI, while using the tools. Sometimes, it's in the way, and is a bit too big.- Ability to confine Fibonacci lines from point "A" to point "B" (instead of drawing them across the screen).- Change the T&C of the Fibonacci lines.
1. Keep the box on screen (First version) giving a choice to: Draw, Redraw and Exit.2. The 2 buttons are a very nice additions! But, as I said before, all the lines SHOULD be visible on screen wherever the buttons are placed, whether left or right of each other.3. One "last" request... I think Is there a way to offer a choice between the "regular lines" (those between LOW and HIGH), and the ones above-below the buttons? What I mean is that I don't always need the "above and below" lines, which could be hidden somehow (or not shown). Or maybe offer a choice (check) of "between" and/or "above". I don't even know if that is possible!-Aquarelle (October 15, 2006, 11:13 AM)
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HARTFORD — The state is investing $1.55 billion in tax dollars at the University of Connecticut over the next 10 years to bolster research programs and facilities, hire faculty and establish partnerships with the business community.
On Tuesday, lawmakers got a detailed look at what that money is paying for.
UConn Provost Mun Choi provided members of the General Assembly's commerce, higher education and finance committees with an overview of the project during a two-hour meeting at the Legislative Office Building.
Dubbed Next Generation Connecticut, the sweeping effort aims to remake the university into a leader in the science, technology, engineering and mathematics...


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The Neosho Christian School received an outpouring of support from community members at their annual banquet and silent auction held Saturday at the Neosho Civic.
The Neosho Christian School received an outpouring of support from community members at their annual banquet and silent auction held Saturday at the Neosho Civic.
Lawrence Sanders, superintendent of the Neosho Christian School, said the event raised $27,000.
"That's way more than we've ever done," Sanders said. "That was by far the best banquet and fundraiser we've ever had."
Sanders said in a previous interview with the Daily News that last year's banquet had raised about $16,000 for the school.
He said while attendance was up slightly this year, it was the generosity of those attending that allowed the school to raise so much.
He said all money raised goes toward operating costs for the private school.
"Community support is fantastic," Sanders said. "We have to have that in order to survive. It takes about $1,000 a day to run the school, even for a small school like this. It's just very hard for us to get that much, tuition won't pay for it."
Sanders said the silent auction consisted of about 90 items, which came from the community.
Individual tickets for the banquet went for $75, while tables of eight ranged in price. Corporate tables were $3,000, platinum tables were $2,000, gold tables were $1,000 and silver tables were $600.
The evening also featured a dinner and entertainment.
While Sanders said the annual banquet and silent auction is the school's biggest moneymaker, it is just one of a few different fundraisers the school holds.
Earlier in April, the school participated in the Neosho City-Wide Garage Sale, and hosted a two-day sale, filled with several donated items.
Proceeds from that sale also went to help pay the school's operating costs.
Sanders said the school's next biggest fundraiser will be held in October, when they hold their annual Labor of Love auction.
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The Neosho Christian School has also recently joined with the Neosho R-5 School District to apply for a cooperative sponsorship through the Missouri State High School Activities Association, allowing Neosho Christian School students to play on Neosho R-5 athletic teams.
The Neosho R-5 School board approved the cooperative sponsorship as part of their consent agenda at their April 15 board meeting.
Sanders said on Wednesday that everything is moving forward with the partnership.
"I was very pleased with the R-5, they just showed a very good attitude about this being a community thing," Sanders said.
MSHSAA deadlines require that applications be received by Dec. 1 of the previous school year for participation in sports such as basketball and football, while May 1 of the previous school year is the deadline for other athletic programs.


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t1utils is a collection of simple Type 1 font manipulation programs. Together,
they allow you to convert between PFA (ASCII) and PFB (binary) formats,
disassemble PFA or PFB files into human-readable form, and reassemble them
into PFA or PFB format. Additionally you can extract font resources from
a Macintosh font file (ATM/Laserwriter), or create a Macintosh Type 1 font
file from a PFA or PFB font.
* t1ascii: changes PFB (binary) fonts into PFA (ASCII) format
* t1binary: goes the opposite direction
* t1disasm: translates PFBs or PFAs into a human-readable and -editable format
* t1asm: goes the opposite direction
* t1unmac: translates a Macintosh Type 1 font into either PFB or PFA format
* t1mac: goes the opposite direction
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To report an emergency in progress, call 911.
The Treasury currently has $898 million on deposit at a low point and over $1.2 billion as a high point. These monies are held in various investments consisting of treasury notes and bills, other government bonds and money market instruments.
Investment Policy
Treasurer's Review Panel
The Placer County Treasurer's Review Panel was created in 1995 to provide oversight in the investment of public funds. The Treasurer's Review Panel reviews and monitors the Treasurer's Investment Policy. The Panel is also responsible for causing an annual compliance audit of the Treasurer's investment operations, and for reviewing the findings of the audit.
At semiannual meetings of the Panel, the Treasurer's monthly investment reports are reviewed, as well as, earnings rates and investment costs.
The Panel members represent the depositors in the Treasury. Depositors include the county's school districts, the County and certain special districts.
Jerry Johnson
Placer County Schools Representative
Nancy Palmer
County School Boards Representative
Robert Weygant
Placer County Supervisor
Ed Horton
Special Districts Representative
Jenine Windeshausen
Placer County Treasurer-Tax Collector
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Andrew Sisk
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text: babygirlhausen if you have not done so, I suggest you start your own thread in the 3-12 month forum. Also to get the most helpful replies it might help to have more info-when did this start, what has the history of breastfeeding been thus far for you and your baby, are you supplementing, giving any bottles, are you back at work or having other separations, is baby able to nurse at all, how often do you nurse, basically anything you think might be relevant. Fussyness at the breast has a many, many causes, it is usually something different at different ages, and having more info would be great.


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As the veterans take off for break, us rookies get to take part in an orientation called Rookie Week. This week consists of meetings, charity events, and exploring new areas of St Louis with lunches and socials. Now it wasn't all fun and games, we had hard off-season workouts and conditioning every morning to start out the day. These were harder than normal, because we didn't have to save our legs for practice. Also with the break just around the corner, there is always a tension between the players and the strength coach. As players we get a little restless and it is harder to focus which doesn't mix well with coaches that know this tendency and are on edge, ready to jump on top of the problem. This has always been the case since I was in high school, and continues to be the case today. Rock warned us that last year on the last day before the break he had to punish the rookies because of this and pretty much ran them into the ground. Well it came close to happening again, but we pushed through and remained focused enough to have a great week of work.
After a good hard workout, the next thing you want to do as a player is go sit in information meetings! Well maybe not too exciting but we did get some good presentations on financial/credit help, NFLPA, highway patrol, drug, and legal information. While all the players might not pay attention, I try and gain all the knowledge I can to help me out in the future. I always learn something new! We are blessed to have the team offer free services to us to help us out in these areas that our new to us. The funnest part of the week was in the afternoon with the charity events, seeing the city, and social events. They wanted to take us to new parts of the city and also get some team building time in, so we went to eat as a team at Blueberry Hill and Scape. Blueberry Hill was awesome to see the history put into that place with all the pictures of famous people on the wall. It also was a good time playing games, and teaching Barrett Jones how to play darts... by beating him. Scape was a more modern place and the best food I have had in St Louis so far! These were great lunches in two areas that I have not been to so far, but will definitely be back.
The two charity events we got to participate in were the Rams Training Academy and TASK (Team Activities for Special Kids) Bowling event. The training academy was fun interacting with the community and playing football with the kids. I ended up helping with a tackling drill where they went through cones and tackled a dummy. Man kids get intense and their faces and tactics are priceless! The funniest was when I was trying to get creative with the drill. I had them back peddle to a cone where the dummy was, then break downhill to swat the receiver out of the way and make the interception. While I was explaining it one of the kids says, "isn't that pass interference?!" Lol, don't you hate smart kids... well he was technically right and I had to just tell them to go around the dummy without touching him. We ended the day with signing autographs. For the bowling event, each player was assigned a lane along with some TASK athletes. The picture shown above was my lane with Katie (who won), Megan, Colin, and Andrew. They were all fun to bowl with and I enjoyed the time with them and their families. I really connected with Colin as he was the outgoing one and very funny also. He showed off his muscles after he made a good bowl, and later he showed them to the cheerleaders coming around! It was a fun time and hopefully I will get a chance to be with the TASK athletes again. We ended the week with a young professionals social at the Missouri History Museum where we got to network with people our age outside of football. I actually met a woman who works with a company here in town that makes reality TV shows, one of which I watch (Fast N Loud)! I thought that was pretty cool and we also got to see the Pro Football Hall of Fame exhibit.
Overall this week was a fun experience and we were provided with some great opportunities and information that will help us out in this transition into the NFL. We now have a four week break before training camp, which I will use to go back to Texas to continue working out and visit family. It is hard to believe that I won't be a short drive away from family after this break and will hopefully be starting my new life in St Louis. But for now I will enjoy this time off and can't wait to see my family, until next time!
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so i just brewed my 4th all grain batch. i am doing biab 3 gallon batches. my efficiency today was 71% and this is up from the last three of about 68%.anyway, i find that i'm having of trouble with lots of sediment in my final bottled beers. I've tried several different ways of transferring to carboys but find i am still getting loads of sediment(while using whirfloc). is this just inherent in biab? i'm very close to just jumping to batch sparing because i realized the cooler i want is much smaller for apartment storage than i originally thought. anyway, does sparging through the grain bed help cut down on lots of sediment?longer post than i thought but i wanted to provide ample amounts of info.thanks.also, i love the 3 gallon batch because, so far, i have brewed 4 different beers. i am loving variety. second question: does batch sparging still work with smaller batches in a large cooler that i could still use to do 5 gallon batches?sorry for the multiple question thread. i just sort of realized i did this. but all these things have been in my head at the same time.thanks for any and all help!ryan
anyway, after cooling can i just let it sit a while longer to settle?
Quote from: sparkleberry on July 28, 2012, 11:52:52 PManyway, after cooling can i just let it sit a while longer to settle?Sure, you can and a lot of people do. However, sediment in the bottle is going to be mostly a function of how much material you transfer from your fermenter not your kettle. You may simply need to siphon from higher in the carboy, so you don't draw in a lot of trub.Also, I know it isn't fashionable, but using a secondary makes it easier to get a clean transfer into the bottling bucket, since you can usually siphon right off the bottom of a secondary and still leave most everything behind.


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NEW HAVEN, Conn. - The Yale women's squash team will resume play on Saturday following its winter break when the Bulldogs host the Dartmouth Big Green at 11 a.m. at the Brady Squash Center in New Haven.
The Bulldogs (2-1, 0-1 Ivy) last played on Dec. 5, when the team split the matches on its Pennsylvania road trip, falling to the University of Pennsylvania 8-1 before defeating Franklin &a mp; Marshall 9-0. The Bulldogs earned their first victory in a decisive 9-0 home match over Williams in the Nov. 20 season opener.
Dartmouth (1-1, 0-1 Ivy) defeated Franklin & Marshall 9-0 on Nov. 20 before falling in its Ivy League opener against Harvard 9-0 on Dec. 2.
Both teams should come into the match retooled following the significant hiatus in match play. The Bulldogs will look to develop a consistent high level of play as they head into the heart of their Ivy League schedule. After dropping their conference opener against the Penn Quakers, the Bulldogs will look to even their Ivy League record and remain in contention for the league title.
The Bulldogs have moved up one place to No. 4 in the latest College Squash Association Rankings, released Dec. 8. The Big Green remain in the No. 9 position in the latest poll.
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Applications for property tax discounts — also known as exemptions — have to be filed by March 1 in order for a property owner to be eligible for tax reductions in the 2013-2014 tax year. For details, see www.wcaany.com. Property owners may be eligible for four different exemptions on their primary residence:
• Basic STAR — A school tax exemption for which property owners only need to apply for once and remains on the property as long as the owner resides there. It has no age requirement but the applicant's federally adjusted gross income must be less than $500,000.
• Senior Enhanced STAR — A school tax exemption for property owners that turn 65 or older sometime during 2013 and have a 2011 federally adjusted gross income of $79,050 or less. Property owners must qualify and renew annually.
• Senior Low Income — Applies to school taxes and/or town and county taxes. The applicant must be 65 and meet income requirements. Property owners with gross income less than $32,400 will qualify for an exemption on the county portion of their tax bill. Property owners must qualify and renew annually.
• Veteran's Exemption — Applies to town and county taxes only. The resident property owner must have been honorably discharged from active duty. The spouse of the veteran, the un-remarried surviving spouse of the veteran or a Gold Star Parent may also be eligible.


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Number: 111- 43
Date: June 3, 2010
House Passes H.R. 4213, the
"American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act of 2010"
On May 28, 2010, the House passed H.R. 4213, the "American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act of 2010," by a vote of 245-171.
The bill includes the following provisions of interest to SSA.
Ensuring Collection of Employment Taxes Earned by Certain Service Professionals (Section 413)
• Would ensure collection of Social Security employment taxes earned by certain service professionals in situations where: (1) an S corporation is engaged in a professional service business that is principally based on the reputation and skill of three or fewer individuals; or, (2) an S corporation is a partner in a professional service business.
• Would also clarify that individuals who are engaged in professional service businesses are unable to avoid Social Security employment taxes by routing their earnings through a limited liability corporation or a limited partnership.
• Would be effective for taxable years beginning after December 31, 2010.
Settlement Payments to American Indians (Section 607)
• Would ratify a class-action lawsuit settlement ( Elouise Cobell et al. v. Ken Salazar et al.) that determined the United States had mismanaged American Indian assets for generations. Under the terms of the settlement, Indian landowners who had monies held in these mismanaged trust accounts would be eligible for settlement payments.
• Would exclude these settlement payments from consideration as income (in the month received) or as a resource (for a period of one year beginning with the month of receipt) for SSI purposes.
• Would be effective upon enactment.


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I really like the new Answers Book For Teens. As someone that has done youth ministry for over six years, this is a book that I would like to have had back when I started. The Answers in Genesis team has done an awesome job answering some of the toughest questions about very relevant, hot topics with today's teens.
- They give sound, biblical truths for the answers to these topics, which include:
- Creation vs Evolution
- Science and Presuppositions
- Believing the Bible to be True
- Atheism
- Sin, Hell, and Punishment
- Noah's Flood
- Sex and Homosexuality
- Racism
- And more…
Though this book is written for teens, I would recommend this to anyone. It's design is edgy and visually stimulating, and it is written in a way that is simple to understand using common, everyday language. It's an easy read that strengthens your faith, and helps equip you to defend the Bible and to give an answer for the hope that in you.
This book was provided at no charge for the purpose of review by New Leaf Publishing Group and Master Books.


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Isn't that the definition of a troll?hitori wrote:He sure is abrasive at times, but mostly he just wants to get some conversation going.
But no, happy isn't a troll. He may be confusing, and he may be rude at times, but he sometimes comes up with useful information.
Bhop: Welcome to FSS modelling. Despite Happy's rude manner, in a strange way you should feel honoured that he commented on your work at all; he almost never does. Sadly you will never be able to return him the favour, because as the regulars all know Happy never shows any of his own models here (or anywhere else, as far as I know).
Perhaps you would be kind enough to point us to an image gallery of your FSS works, Happy?


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Norwalk Historical Society receives grants for collections inventory
Historical Society receives two grants
The Norwalk Historical Society received two grant awards from the Friends of the Norwalk Museums and the Connecticut Humanities Council (CHC). The funds generously provided by the Friends and the CHC will allow for a full inventory of the Norwalk Historical Society's collections, which consists of all kinds of objects associated to Norwalk's early history, including furniture, textiles, photographs and farming tools.
The inventory of collections draws on decades of old cataloging records, which will be integrated into the museum's digital database. With the grant funds, the society was able to hire cultural heritage consultant Laura A. Macaluso to complete the project, which is also being worked on by many volunteers. Vice-president of the Friends of the Norwalk Museums Scott Gibson, said of the project, "In a difficult time for museums everywhere, we are pleased, once again, to be able to give financial support to the Norwalk Historical Society. This database project is essential to preserving the artifacts that make the history of our city come alive".
"We are so grateful for the grants provided by the Friends of the Norwalk Museums and the CHC, as they are critical in helping us preserve the society's collections for future generations as well as more accessible to researchers and the public" said David Westmoreland, NHS president. Future work plans include fully digitizing the society's photographic collections, for ease of use.
The Friends of the Norwalk Museums was originally established in 1973. Their original mission was to support the Lockwood House Museum, which later became the Norwalk Museum, through volunteerism, exhibit development and raising hundreds of thousands of dollars for the development of the Museum. Since that time, the Friends have expanded their mission to include preservation and supporting historical projects throughout Norwalk, including Mill Hill Historic Park and the Lockwood Mathews Mansion Museum.
The Connecticut Humanities Council is a public foundation incorporated in 1973 as a state-based affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities. The mission of the CHC is to provide opportunities for all the people of Connecticut to rediscover the joy of lifelong learning, to see themselves in the full context of their history and heritage and to explore the infinite varieties of human thought and experience contained in literature and expressed in arts that give shape and direction to our lives. For information about the Connecticut Humanities council, visit the CHC Web site at www.ctculture.org.
The Norwalk Historical Society was incorporated in 1899 with the purpose of promoting and encouraging historical research in Norwalk. That vision is kept alive today and the continued focus on "the research, preservation and promotion of interest in the history of Norwalk." For information, please call the Norwalk Historical Society at (203) 846-0525 or email firstname.lastname@example.com.


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For the first time, on-campus students can earn credit from a MOOC."
via MOOC Report
Where to Find MOOCs: The Definitive Guide to MOOC Providers
via MOOC Report
MOOCs on campus, a product at every price point, content paywalls, and more.
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Hi! I'm just here to learn some stuff.


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Art + Tech Experience: NAKED EYES - Celebration of Light
Saturday, June 2, 2018 - 10:00am - 11:00pmARTECHOUSE
Event Description
Blurring the lines between the real and virtual, Naked Eyes, the latest immersive exhibition at ARTECHOUSE by a world-renowned artist studio NONOTAK, is the ultimate celebration of light. Comprised of four unique installations, with each piece very site specific, the exhibit is a completely immersive and other-worldly experience of sound and vision. Visitors are encouraged to focus on their emotional connection with the artwork, seeking unique viewpoints and in every sense of the word, experience the created dreamlike environments.
Exhibition is organized in partnership with OSA, AIP, and APS in celebration of UNESCO's inaugural International Day of Light and with a goal to connect the science behind the art to visitors of the art space.
On View May 16 - June 30 at ARTECHOUSE / Washington, DC
Recommended Ages 12+
For Tickets & Details visit www.artechouse.com
Other Dates For This Event
- Monday, May 28, 2018 - 10:00am
- Sunday, May 27, 2018 - 10:00am
- Saturday, May 26, 2018 - 10:00am
- Friday, May 25, 2018 - 10:00am
- Thursday, May 24, 2018 - 10:00am


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Infrared imaging is the reading of heat energy across surfaces in a home or commercial property. This energy is detected and recorded through the lens of an Infrared camera.
The resulting images help to identify problem areas with differences in heat energy, which will appear a different color or shade of gray, and can therefore determine if an area is wet or dry; hot or cold. This information is then viewed and interpreted by a certified, trained professional.
The Benefits of Infrared
Temperature changes across surfaces as "read" by the infrared camera and interpreted by the inspector along with other clues can indicate:
Trained & Experienced Professionals
GPI has the training and expertise necessary to accurately interpret Infrared images and pinpoint problem areas in your home or building. At the conclusion of the inspection, you will receive a report with an explanation of findings, complete with Infrared and digital photos.


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Graduate Student Writing Group
The Graduate Student Writing Group allows for students to set aside a specific time to work on their various writing projects such as term papers, theses, dissertations, grants, and publications. We also provide students with opportunities for goal setting and accountability. By setting aside two hours during the week to write, receive feedback, and participate in skill building activities with peers, the writing group can help relieve some of the stress of graduate school while pursuing greatness.
Walk ins welcome, or register here »
- Start
- Tuesday November 21, 2017 04:00 PM
- End
- Tuesday November 21, 2017 06:00 PM
- Location
- Graduate Office, University Library 1170
- Website
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Heath Museum and Confectionary
This museum is located on the West Side of the Square in Robinson. Enjoy ice cream and sodas from an old-fashioned soda fountain while listening to your favorite oldies on a vintage jukebox. Also available are bulk bags of Heath bars and other Hershey candies. There is a large collection of Heath pictures and other memorabilia displayed for viewing. The museum is open Monday thru Saturday. Visit website for details at http://www.heathmuseum.org
New "Formula Blue" Design with indoor pool, exercise room, ExpressStart Breakfast.
Wine trail featuring several wineries throughout the Carlyle Lake region. More details coming soon.
Delicious BBQ prepared with love.
One of a kind Splash Pad which features a 23-foot tall pirate ship, Billy the blue whale, water cannons and sprayers anchor one area with two slides, a 265,000 heated pool. A Tiki Hut serves refreshments at the splash pad while a full-service concession stand takes care of the rest of the facility. Pelican Cove is open daily all summer 12:30 pm to 6:45 pm. Admission $3 per person
Corner of Condit and Prairie Streets, Robinson, has hiking trails, tennis courts, fishing, sled hill and the Deer Run Golf course.
Located in Washington Park Complex. Corner of Condit & Prairie St. in Robinson. 9 hole, par 3 course, pro shop, rentals, open to the public.
Crawford County Historical Society maintains this facility which features local ephemera, historical exhibits, James Jones exhibit, archeological displays, memorabilia, vintage clothing, militaria and more pertaining to early life in Crawford County. Open from 2-4 pm Sundays or by appointment by calling 618-544-3087
Public swimming pool, large water slides, horseshoe pits, basketball, tennis, pickleball, and volleyball courts, miniature golf, batting cages, band shell, playgrounds and soccer, baseball, and softball fields. Several pavilions and picnic tables available.
Joe's Pizza in Robinson is owned and operated by Tony & Shana Cucinella. Each Joe's restaurant is independently owned and operated.
18 hole course, driving range, practice green, pro shop, cart rental, lessons, open to the public by reservation. Memberships available.
Located in Robinson, IL in the Eagle Theater building. We specialize in slow smoked meats. We don't hide our meats in sauce, all our meats are served dry unless you ask us to "make it wet" with one of our delicious, unique sauces- visit us soon!!!
11234 N 600th St, north of RT 33 at Stoy Road, 4 miles west of Robinson. 18 hole course, driving range, practice green, pro shop, cart rentals, lessons, open to the public by reservations. Membership available.
One mile south of Hutsonville Road, west 1 mile, 1,129 acres, restrooms, 8 stocked ponds, hiking & horseback tracks, seasonal hunting, ranger on duty, closes at dusk, no camping.
In 1898, David Fife began the construction of the second story opera house in downtown Palestine. On the street level, Fife operated a hardware store and undertaking business. The modern theater offered electric lights, beautiful murals, and plush seating for the public's enjoyment. The theater's opulence is still evident today. Restoration has included the hand-painted murals and rolled curtain, as well as the renovation of the entire second story. Contact the Palestine Preservation Society for more information, tours, and to rent the facility by calling 618-586-9418.
We are located on Main Street at the corner of Main & Harrison. We have been open since 2012; we can typically handle bookings for parties of 30 or less.
Located on Southern edge of Palestine has a bad shell, community buildings, playgrounds, shelters, volleyball, tennis and basketball courts, horseshoe pits and ballfields.
Located on Outer South Rose Street in Hutsonville. It has ballfields, volleyball, small lake, fishing, playground, and picnic areas with shelters.
This reconstructed 1812 settler village, was erected through the industrious efforts of the Hutsonville Historic Society. Begun in 1967, it honors the areas first sttler…the Hutson family. The village consists of a church, barn, home, museum, inn and weaver's cabin. The site is located on Outer South Rose Stree in Hutsonville. It is open every Sunday, June through October from 2 pm to 4 pm and is available for weddings, meetings, and tours. For more information, contact 618-563-4531 and leave a message.
Located just off of the Hutsonville Bridge on downtown Main Street, just a short stroll from the Wabash River, Wabash Coffee House is the epitome of small town atmosphere! We offer daily lunch specials Monday through Friday. We carry a long list of available coffees for you to sit and enjoy while soaking in the history of Hutsonville found within our walls. Create your own panini sandwich to enjoy with a cup of our homemade soup, or devour our crowd-pleasing pecan pie muffin, warmed up and served with vanilla ice cream and drizzled with caramel sauce! We're a great setting for small group gatherings or meetings. Be sure to stop by, have a bite to eat, and peruse the antiques, with new items always added daily! You never know what you might find! If you've been in to see us, please feel free to leave us a message and be sure to share our page with your friends!
Located on East edge of Oblong has a large stocked lake with lighted walking paths, shelters, playgrounds, horseshoe pits and more. Also, County Fairground site.
Our comfortable 12-bed retreat center offers the opportunity to create, relax, enjoy meals, and learn and laugh with friends. We've sought to provide your own personal space to sew, quilt or scrapbook so that you can relax and enjoy your passion.
The retreat center has four bedrooms – two with two twin beds and two have four twin beds. To ensure your comfort, we make each bed with clean fresh sheets, two pillows and either a soft cuddly blanket or a synthetic down comforter. Fresh towels – bath, hand and washcloth – are also provided for use in any of the four showers.
Our retreat center boasts two separate sewing areas. The west Studio accommodates six people with six individual six-foot tables, a custom 4'x8' cutting table and two big boards with Rowenta irons. The east side Gathering Room can seat twelve for sewing/scrapbooking and also has two ironing and two cutting stations. All cutting and pressing stations have been elevated to countertop height to make it less stressful on your back and the pneumatic adjustable swivel chairs make sewing a pleasure. There are large design walls and plenty of electrical outlets. Free wireless internet is available in all locations.
Reservations may be made by calling us at 618.592.4134 with your valid MasterCard or Visa information
This museum is located at the west edge of Oblong and is one of only 7 such facilities in the nation. Featured are displays, tools, books, and a full library of petrology related literature, working models and photos unique to oil production in the area. A grouping of oilfield equipment which dates from early 1900, during the boom days of oil discovery in Crawford County, is displayed outside the museum. For more information, call 618-562-4663 or 618-592-3431 or visit http://www.theonlyoblong.com/oil_field.
Camping, hiking, horseback and bicycle trails, fishing, boating, hunting
Locally owned and operated by the Boldrey family. All grapes are locally grown except for one for Chardonnay. In addition to wine tasting, there is entertainment and a snack food area. They are open Wed thru Sunday. Check us out on Facebook
Exhibits at the Foundation House Museum feature artifacts from the 177-year-old village's history, including an examining room from the last medical doctor to practice in the village. A wedding bedroom features an antique bed and chest as well as a wedding dress from the 1940s. The museum also features special programs and exhibits. Open the first Sunday of each month from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. or by special request for families and other groups.
Lasata is a Native American word for place of peace, and the winerys atmosphere lives up to the name. A variety of wines from blush and sweet to white or dry are created here and offered for tasting. Assorted cheeses and other goodies are available, so bring your significant other and friends.
This memorial commemorates the crossing of the Lincoln family from Indiana to Illinois in early March of 1830.
Guided tours for white tail deer, quail, pheasant and chucker (in season) are available or hunt or fish on your own. Cabins sleep 4 – 6 people and the banquet hall can accommodate up to 160. The facility is open year round; reservations are required.
We believe in low-pressure trophy whitetail buck hunting, allowing only 4-6 hunters per package. We also believe in total scent control when scouting and setting stands. You have the freedom to scout and place your own stands at a location of your choice.


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Michael Largo
The Big, Bad Book of Beasts
Michael Largo
The Big, Bad Book of Beasts
The World's Most Curious Creatures
Release Date: 4/16/2013
LIST PRICE: $18.99 (you save $5.42)
Main description:
The world's wildest collection of animal knowledge and lore!
Lions, and tigers, and bears . . . and dinosaurs, dragons, and monsters. Oh my!
For hundreds of years, the most popular books in the Western world next to the Bible were "bestiaries," fanciful encyclopedias collecting all of human knowledge and mythology about the animal kingdom. In these pages, eagles and elephants lived next to griffins and sea monsters. Now, in The Big, Bad Book of Beasts, award-winning author Michael Largo has updated the medieval bestsellers for the twenty-first century, illuminating little-known facts, astonishing secrets, and bizarre superstitions about the beasts that inhabit our world—and haunt our imaginations. You'll learn about the biggest bug ever, the smallest animal in the world, and the real creatures that inspired the fabled unicorns. You'll discover how birds learned to fly, why cats rub against your legs, and a thousand other facts that will make you look at nature in a wonderfully new way.
Did you know?
The fastest animal in the world is the peregrine falcon, which reaches speeds of over 200 miles per hours.
Circus ringmaster P.T. Barnum fooled many when he displayed a "mermaid" carcass that was later proved to be monkey bones sewed together with the body of a fish.
Discovered in a remote volcanic crater in New Guinea, the Bosavi wolly rat grows to the size of a cat.
President Andrew Jackson bought an African gray parrot to keep his wife company. The bird outlived them both and was removed from Jackson's funeral for cussing in both English and Spanish.
A to Z: From Aardvark to Zooplankton!
For all ages!
Includes 289 illustrations!
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"A fascinating journey. ... If you like animals and odd stories and gooey oddities then this one is for you."
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"An expert guide. ... Delves into truth and lore about our furry friends."
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"In the great tradition of the bestiaries of yore... Largo... parades the real, the extinct and the imagined for our shivers and delectation. ... Fascinating. ... An entertaining and occasionally enlightening read."
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"Wild. ... You will find yourself drawn back... time after time"


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TUESDAY, Dec. 15, 2009 (HealthDay News) -- Stroke-related disability could be reduced by teaching children how to spot the signs of stroke in relatives and to call 911 immediately, a new study shows.
Emergency medical treatment within three hours of the first stroke symptoms can limit the extent of brain damage and lead to better recovery.
The Kids Identifying and Defeating Stroke (KIDS) project included 515 sixth graders in Texas who were divided into two groups. The students in the intervention group were given four classes about stroke awareness each year during grades 6, 7 and 8.
"As part of the KIDS project, students were also given homework assignments that involved teaching their parents or other adult partners about the signs and symptoms of stroke and the need to call 911 right away if these signs are witnessed," lead author Kathleen Conley, a professor of health education at Eastern Michigan University in Ypsilanti, said in a news release.
A pretest about stroke knowledge/awareness was given before the study. Preliminary results from a follow-up test after the second year showed improvements in the intervention group students' knowledge and their intent to call 911 when seeing someone suffering a stroke.
"We are very encouraged by the results and would like to see more investigation in the area of teaching children about recognizing stroke and motivating them to call 911 immediately," Conley said.
The study is published in the January issue of the journal Health Promotion Practice.
More information
The U.S. National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke outlines the stroke risk factors and symptoms.


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Two Missoula Convenience Stores Hit by Armed Robber(s), Police Looking for Suspects
Two convenience stores, one on South Reserve and one on South Orange Street, were robbed at gunpoint Monday night, March 3. In both cases the robber brandished a black handgun and was able to escape with an undisclosed amount of cash.
"The first was reported at about 10:48 p.m. in the 300 block of South Orange street," said Missoula Police Department Public Information Officer Travis Welsh. "A suspect entered the store, pointed a black handgun at the clerk and demanded cash. He was described as wearing a maroon type jacket with a multicolored plaid design on it, described as being a 'snowboarder-type jacket.' He was also wearing camo pants with white tennis shoes."
The suspect covered his face with a white mask that appeared to be made of t-shirt material with eye-holes cut out of it. The suspect left the premises on foot, it is still unclear if he had access to a nearby vehicle.
"the second one was reported at 11:24, a convenience store in the 2300 block of Reserve street. The store clerk there reported being robbed at gunpoint by a male wearing a black, neoprene mask and a gray, hooded sweatshirt that zipped in the front. He was wearing what was described as dark-colored 'Addidas-style' athletic pants with a white stripe down the side. He was also wearing white shoes."
Welsh said that there may be some forthcoming video tape from at least one of the incidents.
It is unclear if the two robberies are related, so far, the only evidence to link the two are the general area and the timing.
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Draft approved by the QAHN Board of Directors, Montreal, January 11, 2014.
Submitted to the QAHN membership via Heritage Line for feedback, January 14-February 21, 2014.
Revised Draft approved by the QAHN Board of Directors, Montreal, April 12, 2014.
Draft Strategic Plan approved at the QAHN AGM, Stanbridge East, June 7, 2014.
Table of Contents
Mission & Vision……….3
I: Context……….3
II: Strategic Goals……….4
A: Networking & Outreach……….5
B: Member Services……….6
C: Communications……….8
D: Internal Governance & Funding……….9
III: Appendix……….11
The Quebec Anglophone Heritage Network (QAHN) is a
non-profit, non-partisan umbrella organization
engaged with its members in promoting preservation
of the built, cultural and natural heritage of Quebec.
QAHN aims to advance knowledge of the history of
Quebec's English-speaking communities by informing, inspiring and connecting
people through its activities. Membership is open to anyone
with an interest in Quebec history, heritage and culture.
Quebec Anglophone Heritage Network, 2009.
Following 13 years of steady growth, the Quebec Anglophone Heritage Network (QAHN) began the process of drafting a new-5-year strategic plan in the summer of 2013. A Strategic Planning Committee, consisting of three members of the board and the executive director, was mandated to study various options related to the planning process.
The Strategic Planning Committee opted to begin the process with a strategic planning summit, where members of the board, the executive director and key volunteers would be invited to reflect upon QAHN's current and recent activities and policy directions, and to share their vision for the future of the organization. Based on the ideas that emerged from this day-long session, the committee would then prepare a draft document which would eventually be submitted to QAHN's membership for feedback and ultimately ratification.
To assist QAHN in the planning process, a facilitator from the Centre for Community Organizations (COCo), Kit Malo, was engaged to conduct a pre-summit survey of participants, to plan and lead the one-day summit, and to assist with follow-up.
The summit took place in Longueuil on September 7, 2013. There were 16 participants in attendance. Several others responded to a pre-summit survey sent out by email. Following a day of exchange, the strategic goals of the heritage network were grouped into four key themes, each of which formed the basis of a sub-committee which then collated its findings and transmitted them to the Strategic Planning Committee for analysis.
Contingent upon government funding levels and other sources of revenue, QAHN will pursue the following Strategic Goals over the next five years:
A. Networking & Outreach
Quebec's English-language heritage community is aware of QAHN and its activities, and shares the network's aims. Effective outreach and networking techniques enable QAHN to expand its influence both within and outside Quebec.
B. Member Services
Organizations and individuals working in Quebec's English-language heritage sector are strengthened as a result of QAHN's activities. QAHN is a strong advocate on the part of the province's heritage sector.
C. Communications
Through effective use of print and digital communications, QAHN increases awareness of the heritage of English-speaking Quebec among Quebecers and other Canadians of all ages and backgrounds, and is a key actor in terms of keeping Quebec's English-language heritage community abreast of issues of common concern.
D. Internal Governance & Funding
Motivated heritage leaders from a variety of backgrounds and regions participate actively in a well-managed and well-funded heritage network, thus contributing to the preservation and the advancement of the diverse heritage of English-speaking Quebec.
Quebec's English-language heritage community is aware of QAHN and its activities, and shares the network's aims. Effective outreach and networking techniques enable QAHN to expand its influence both within and outside Quebec.
1. QAHN increases its outreach in communities across Quebec.
• Organize "meet and greets" with local civic and heritage leaders and members of the public in diverse communities around the province, to share information, keep participants appraised of QAHN and QAHN-member initiatives, and build the membership;
• Participate in community festivals around Quebec, such as Townshippers' Day, Joe Beef Market, Irish Days in Douglastown, and so on;
• Participate in professional gatherings such as the annual QPAT convention, university conferences, etc;
• Develop and hold instructional workshops in various cities and regions for institutions and individuals working in the heritage sector;
• Seek funding for innovative projects that expand QAHN's outreach, and benefit local member-groups.
2. Coverage of QAHN initiatives in local and regional media increases.
• Issue regular press releases relating to all major QAHN activities and selected QAHN-member activities;
• Publicize these activities on QAHN's websites.
3. Institutional and individual memberships increase.
• Work to expand membership through outreach and by publicizing Quebec Heritage News and other QAHN initiatives among the public;
• Develop a communications plan to more effectively convey QAHN's mission, goals and activities;
• Find new ways to publicize and market Quebec Heritage News and other QAHN products and services.
4. When possible, QAHN collaborates with, and enhances its connections to, French-language institutions and individuals working in Quebec's heritage sector.
• Maintain membership in the Fédération Histoire Québec and other networks sharing heritage network's broad aims;
• Encourage membership in QAHN among French-speaking organizations with connections to Quebec's Anglophone heritage and history;
• Bilingual services are offered when resources permit;
• Maintain bilingual websites;
• Accept submissions to Quebec Heritage Web in English and/or French;
• Issue press releases and other communications in both English and French, where possible;
• Encourage bilingual activities whenever feasible.
5. QAHN broadens its membership and/or outreach beyond traditional, established cultural groups.
• Compile a directory of organizations active outside of QAHN's traditional network, for example, groups working to preserve the heritage of English-speaking Greeks, Italians, Chinese, etc., including in that directory information on the activities these groups are engaged in;
• Enhance QAHN's online Speaker's Bureau by including storytellers, elders and historians from diverse cultural communities.
6. Implication in QAHN increases among younger Quebecers.
• Encourage school-related activities, including heritage essay and heritage photo contests;
• Encourage usage among students of QAHN websites such as Quebec Heritage Web, Mapping the Mosaic, 100 Objects and others;
• Pursue student internships with English-language universities such as Concordia, McGill and Bishop's;
• Collaborate on educational projects with organizations such as Quebec Federation of Home and School Associations, the Centre for Oral History and Digital Storytelling (Concordia), the Eastern Townships Resource Centre (Bishop's), the Community Learning Centres, schools and school boards, and others;
• QAHN publications, DVDs and other products are made available to schools across Quebec and Canada;
• Youth membership in QAHN encouraged;
• Encourage volunteerism in the heritage sector among young Quebecers.
Organizations and individuals working in Quebec's English-language heritage sector are strengthened as a result of QAHN's activities. QAHN is a strong advocate on the part of the province's heritage sector.
1. QAHN keeps abreast of: i) new legislation and funding opportunities for the heritage sector; ii) innovations in the field of heritage preservation and communications; and iii) issues of common interest to the heritage community, and communicates the same to our members and to the heritage community at large.
• Consult regularly with federal and provincial funding agencies, and monitor developments in heritage legislation;
• Issue regular Heritage Line e-bulletins and occasional special news bulletins to subscribers and member-group personnel;
• Write articles pertaining to current developments in Quebec's heritage sector for Quebec Heritage News magazine and QAHN's websites.
2. A program of educational events is instituted, focusing on topics such as: i) best practices for small museums and historical societies; ii) fundraising; iii) exhibition techniques; iv) board renewal; v) motivating volunteers; vi) grant-writing; and vii) other themes of interest to the heritage community.
• Workshops and conferences focusing on diverse topics of interest to heritage sector staff and volunteers are held across Quebec;
• Expert speakers are engaged to lead these events.
3. QAHN provides referral service for member-groups seeking information.
• Names and contact information for appropriate resource persons are supplied upon request;
• QAHN Speaker's Bureau continues to serve as a resource tool for member-groups;
• Regular updates and additions of resource persons, historians, storytellers, and so on, are made to the Speaker's Bureau.
4. QAHN's quarterly print magazine, printed and digital handbooks, and regional and project-based websites serve as resource tools for heritage workers across Quebec, and as venues for sharing stories and practical information about the heritage of English-speaking Quebec.
• Publish news items and feature articles in English and/or French on issues of concern to the heritage community in Quebec Heritage News, on QAHN's webmagazines and on QAHN.org;
• Publish multi-media content, including digital audio and video, pertaining to oral history and other heritage projects;
• Maintain and expand project-funded websites, such as "Mapping the Mosaic" and "100 Objects," whenever appropriate and feasible;
• Publish and make available practical handbooks, CDs and other resource tools pertaining to heritage conservation.
5. QAHN-sponsored projects contribute to strengthening the knowledge and skills of individuals and associations working in Quebec's English-language heritage sector.
• Pursue initiatives that involve several partners and a multi-region- or province-wide focus;
• Support activities that help to fund local heritage projects;
• Develop educational programs that increase knowledge and skills among heritage workers;
• Assist the English-speaking community to interpret and promote its history and heritage.
6. QAHN recognizes individual volunteers and organizations who have contributed in a significant and sustained way to preserving and promoting the heritage and history of English-speaking Quebec.
• In advance of annual QAHN convention, Nominations & Awards Committee solicits and reviews nominations for the Marion Phelps and Richard Evans awards to recognize outstanding contributions by individual heritage leaders and community groups;
• Awards are presented at the annual QAHN convention and publicized in regional media;
• QAHN awards program contributes to motivating volunteers in Quebec's English-language heritage sector.
7. QAHN advocates effectively for better awareness, preservation and funding of Quebec's English-language Quebec.
• Draft guidelines to govern QAHN advocacy activities;
• Heritage network supports the efforts of local grass roots organizations and/or municipalities in their preservation / publicity campaigns;
• Issue press releases and drafts briefs for presentation to (and/or consult with) various levels of government, concerning heritage preservation, legislation, funding programs, and so on;
• In collaboration with other heritage groups in Quebec, petition provincial and federal government agencies and political leaders for greater support for the work of the non-profit heritage sector;
• Participate in public consultations that could influence government policy and budget decisions affecting investment in heritage.
Through effective use of print and digital communications, QAHN increases awareness of the heritage of English-speaking Quebec among Quebecers and other Canadians of all ages and backgrounds, and is a key actor in terms of keeping Quebec's English-language heritage community abreast of issues of common concern.
1. Communications Committee meets regularly to discuss, develop and assess communications strategy, and to offer guidance about issues pertaining to Quebec Heritage News and other QAHN communications tools.
• Communications Committee meets 2-3 times per year;
• Communications plan is drafted to guide network communications;
• Formulate and implement strategies to streamline network communications;
• Formulate and implement IT policy for QAHN and QAHN-sponsored projects.
2. Websites Sub-committee oversees consolidation of regional web magazines and project websites.
• Sub-committee meets 2-3 times per year to assess website effectiveness and to propose new strategies.
3. Pending an increase in funding levels, a new part- or full-time staff position is created to oversee QAHN's print and digital communications.
• A Communications and Outreach Coordinator is hired to help further strategic goals.
4. Quebec Heritage News published quarterly; serves as the English-language heritage magazine in Quebec.
• Proactively promote print magazine among potential subscribers and advertisers;
• Develop marketing strategies that raise the profile of the magazine and increase subscriptions;
• A growing and loyal stable of contributors to the magazine ensures that each issue features diverse and engaging content;
• Subscriptions (memberships) increase;
• Paid advertising contributes significantly to defraying the costs associated with producing and distributing the magazine.
5. The constituent webmagazines of Quebec Heritage Web (Townships Heritage; Laurentian Heritage; Gaspesian Heritage and Outaouais Heritage) serve as dynamic, current platforms through which Quebecers and Canadians of all ages can explore and share the heritage and history of English-speaking Quebec.
• New content submissions to web magazines, including press releases and other material, are regularly received;
• Member-organizations keep QAHN apprised of changes required to the information contained on their QAHN-sponsored web pages;
• Increase in number of digital oral histories and mini-documentaries on websites;
• User feedback encouraged;
• Website usage is monitored; increases gradually;
• Websites are maintained by QAHN communications staff and volunteers.
6. Heritage Line e-bulletin, produced by QAHN and offered free of charge to subscribers, serves as a source of information on news and events of interest to the heritage community of English-speaking Quebec.
• Build subscriber base;
• Assess Heritage Line frequency (weekly, bi-monthly, etc.).
7. Social media and other web-based applications are more effectively integrated into communications strategy.
• Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, Survey Monkey, and other tools are increasingly exploited to expand QAHN's reach, and that of its member-groups.
• Links are forged with other groups around Quebec working to preserve and publicize diverse aspects of the heritage of English-speaking Quebec.
8. Effective communications increase QAHN's ability to receive and respond to feedback from members of the heritage community.
• Annual survey of institutional and individual members is conducted by email or other means to help QAHN assess its services and adherence to strategic goals.
Motivated heritage leaders from a variety of backgrounds and regions participate actively in a well-managed and well-funded heritage network, thus contributing to the preservation and the advancement of the diverse heritage of English-speaking Quebec.
1. QAHN board, committees and staff meet regularly to oversee operations.
• Board of directors meets 3-4 times per year;
• Executive Committee meets 2-3 times per year;
• Communications Committee meets 2-3 times per year;
• Websites Sub-committee, Nominations & Awards Committee, and other ad hoc committees meet as required;
• Regular staff meetings are held;
• Roles and responsibilities of the board, Executive, Executive Director and the other permanent and project staff are clearly defined in writing;
• Board members actively participate in and/or assume responsibility for specific dossiers;
• Staff and board performance are appraised;
• Employee compensation agreements are reviewed by Executive Committee;
• A committee, including younger members, is formed to address youth issues.
2. Board of directors includes individuals from diverse cultural and/or ethnic backgrounds, age groups and regions of Quebec.
• Board recruits members from diverse cultural and/or ethnic communities, age groups and regions.
3. Successful QAHN convention is held in a different community each year.
• Important issues and interesting programming attract growing numbers of participants each year.
4. Executive Director and Executive Committee conduct annual operations review and submit yearly action plan for board approval.
• Annual operational review and action plan are submitted near the end of each fiscal year (March) to the board.
5. Funding Diversification Committee is established to investigate strategies for broadening QAHN's funding base, and to make recommendations to the board.
• Following careful study, concrete, achievable recommendations are made to the board and implemented.
• Avenues to explore include: establishing an arm's-length registered charitable foundation to help support educational and publishing initiatives; partnering with an existing foundation; increasing revenues through corporate sponsorships; marketing strategies to expand magazine subscriptions; advertising; and so on.
QAHN Strategic Planning Committee:
Simon Jacobs, President (Quebec City)
Grant Myers, Director (Sherbrooke)
Dorothy W. Williams, Director (Montreal)
Matthew Farfan, Executive Director (Stanstead)
Kit Malo, Centre for Community Organizations (Montreal)
Respondents to Preliminary Survey (August 2013):
Susan Chirke, Director, QAHN (Morin Heights)
Michael Cooper, President, Fairbairn House (Wakefield)
Heather Darch Curator, Missisquoi Museum (Stanbridge East)
Richard Evans, Treasurer, QAHN (Waterville)
Matthew Farfan
Steven High, Director, QAHN (Montreal)
Simon Jacobs
Rod MacLeod, Chair, Montreal Committee / Editor, Quebec Heritage News, QAHN (Montreal West)
Carol Meindl, Director, QAHN (Montreal)
Ann Montgomery, Director, QAHN (Ogden)
Jo-Ann Oberg-Muller, Vice President, QAHN (Knowlton)
Grant Myers
Kevin O'Donnell, Past President / Volunteer, QAHN (Hudson)
Rick Smith, Director, QAHN (LaSalle)
Sandra Stock, Former Vice-President / Volunteer, QAHN (Montreal)
Dwane Wilkin, SHOWI project staff, QAHN (Trenholm)
Dorothy W. Williams
Participants, QAHN Strategic Planning Session (September 7, 2013):
James Caputo
Susan Chirke
Richard Evans
Matthew Farfan
Derek Hopkins, Secretary (Brossard)
Simon Jacobs
Rod MacLeod
Carol Meindl
Ann Montgomery
Grant Myers
Jo Ann Oberg-Muller
Kevin O'Donnell
Richard Smith
Sandra Stock
Dorothy W. Williams
Facilitator (September 7, 2013):
Kit Malo, Centre for Community Organizations (Montreal)


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There are actors like James Franco who doesn't need the street cred and isn't a money whore who is willing to work it on daytime television just because he's curious and available (more on this tomorrow) and then there's Mo'Nique who delivers an outstanding, breathtaking performance in the sure to be nominated Oprah-backed Precious and she's refusing to promote it.
Mo'Nique did not show at TIFF and she reportedly now refuses to attend the New York Film Festival premiere for the film. The official excuse is that she is launching her new talk show and is too busy prepping. But her publicist has just quit because she's been too difficult, and there's talk that she's actually asking to be compensated financially for press duties.
Paid to campaign for an Oscar???
Mo, sit your ass DOWN.
Jessica Biel would cut off her Shelf for this opportunity. And the fact that Mo'nique is messing with the Mighty Opsie's baby? Hooker, you need to check yourself.
So who benefits from M's f-ckery? Oh Hello Kitty Cheese. Mariah Carey is panting herself into a frenzy over the possibility of a Best Supporting nod and of course the adorable Gabby, the star of the film, who will absolutely destroy you when you see it, is one of the prime candidates for Oscar's Best Actress in March.
Precious is an experience. It's a special special film that tells a harrowing and heartbreaking story about a girl who has it worse than you and tries and tries to keep trying. By all accounts everyone who was a part of the project considers their participation a labour of love.
They are all willing to lie down for Precious. All except Mo'Nique.
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Bonita Beach and Tennis is conveniently located directly across the street from the Gulf. This complex of five buildings offers ten floors with eight units per floor each offering spectacular views ranging from the following: Gulf, Courtyard, Pool, Tennis, and Bay views.
Coin operated laundry facilities are located on the ground floor in buildings 1, 3, and 5. There is free wi-fi in the unit and in the lobby of building 3. The complex offers two heated swimming pools, various grilling areas, bocce, shuffleboard, and tennis courts.
Located on the 8th floor in building 3, this efficiency offers a gulf view from its private screened in lanai.
The condominium has a fully equipped kitchen that is open to the dining area and living room furnished with a flat screen television and sleeper sofa.
The bedroom area has a king bed and an accordion door that can be closed for privacy.
The bathroom in this accommodation offers a shower/tub combo.
The Bonita Beach and Tennis Club is conveniently located within walking distance of two restaurants: Doc's Beach House and Coconut Jack's Waterfront Grill.
**This condominium requires a 7 night night stay during peak season & 3 night minimum in the off season. This condo can accommodate 4 people**
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Path of Exile
Path of Exile is an Action RPG brought to us by Grinding Gear Games. It offers a style of gameplay made popular by the Diablo series of games, but with quite a few twist to make their take on the genre quite unique. With its massive talent trees, immersive world, and fantastic gameplay, it's easy to realize just why it has such a big following. And for those that like to have a challenge or are competitive, there is hardcore mode and plenty of race leagues for you to take part in.
Templar – The Templar is Path of Exile's Strength/Intelligence hybrid, a perfect balance of brawn and wits. He is a skillful fighter, trained in an array of weapons, from the sharpest cutlass to the heaviest two-handed mace. He's also comfortable wielding a shield, either for additional protection or as a deadly bludgeon. In combat, this pious warrior is expert at augmenting his substantial offense with a wide range of magical abilities. The Templar is also adept at taking punishment, and he's happy to be up at the front lines, serving as a martyr and champion for his ranged companions. The Templar's starting stats are 23 STR, 14 DEX and 23 INT. The armors associated with the Templar's strength and intelligence are Coifs, Chainmail/Ringmail, Metal Gloves, Metal Boots, and Kite Shields.
Marauder – The Marauder is Path of Exile's pure strength class, which means that he's great at taking hits, and even better at dishing out punishment. His melee skills encompass a wide range of assault, from massive single target damage to devastating area of effect. This brute of a man bolsters his impressive physical arsenal with a variety of shouts and cries, skills that rally his allies and strike terror into the hearts of his enemies. The Marauder's starting stats are 32 STR, 14 DEX and 14 INT.
Shadow – The Shadow is Path of Exile's Dexterity/Intelligence class. He prefers to use fast-hitting weapons such as daggers or claws to dart in and out of battle, while laying Traps or Remote Mines and controlling the flow of combat. He makes surgical use of offensive spells while dodging attacks, always outmaneuvering his opponents.
Ranger – The Ranger is Path of Exile's pure Dexterity class, which befits her slim and graceful appearance. She is agile and fast, darting in and out of combat to deliver vicious critical strikes that often fell her enemies in a single blow. Her natural quickness grants her a profound ability to avoid damage, and she tends to garb herself in light leathers and cloth. She has tremendous proficiency with ranged weapons, but she is as lethal as any man on the battlefield with a sword. The Ranger's starting stats are 14 STR, 32 DEX and 14 INT.
Witch – The Witch is Path of Exile's pure intelligence class, making her an unmatched master of the elemental and dark arts. She wields the power of raw magic to decimate her foes from a distance. Her tremendous will surrounds her with a shimmering barrier against physical and magical attacks, a barrier that must first be pierced before the Witch herself is vulnerable. In addition to pure damage-based magic, the Witch can also cripple and kill her enemies with curses and diseases. She is a leery friend, and a dangerous enemy. The Witch's starting stats are 14 STR, 14 DEX and 32 INT.
Duelist – The Duelist is Path of Exile's Strength/Dexterity Hybrid class, making him unmatched at dealing and avoiding damage. He can effectively use a shield, but is equally comfortable slashing away with a powerful two-hander or fighting with weapons in both hands. His powerful arms can draw the strings of the heaviest and most lethal longbows. His highly honed reflexes give him a cat-like ability to dodge and parry incoming attacks, be they arrows or axe swings. The Duelist is a daunting foe, and his reputation as a ruthless killer is well deserved. The Duelist's starting stats are 23 STR, 23 DEX and 14 INT.
Scion – The daughter of corrupt nobles, the Scion was exiled to Wraeclast for killing her husband on her wedding night. She is aligned with all three core attributes – Strength, Dexterity and Intelligence, which places her right in the center of the passive skill tree. This unique position allows her to develop into almost any type of character build, while lacking the dedicated specialisation that the six existing classes offer.
First Mini-expansion: Sacrifice of the Vaal:
Atziri, Queen of the Vaal
Secret Corrupted Areas
Vaal Skill Gems
The Vaal Orb: Corrupted Items
New Challenge Leagues
Ambush League
Invasion League
New Boss Monsters
New PvP Modes – Cut-throat and Sarn Arena
The Awaken Expansion Features (Launched July 10th, 2015)
Path of Exile: The Awakening is more than just Path of Exile's fourth act – it improves and expands upon every aspect of the game. With a crazy new twist on the iconic Passive Skill Tree and numerous systems changes, this expansion has been internally dubbed Path of Exile Version 2.0.0. The Awakening completely changes the Path of Exile experience and includes new items, monsters, maps, skills, and many quality of life improvements suggested by the Path of Exile community.
Death of Desync: Path of Exile had a problem. Desync issues plagued the game, meaning players would be in one location in their game client, but the server placed them elsewhere. This led to lots of monsters killing players who thought they had moved to safety. But thanks to a new piece of netcode desync is a thing of the past. The new "Lockstep" mode keeps everything on the client and server synchronised, and stops those unfair deaths.
The Beast Awakens: Act Four continues Path of Exile's storyline. The time has finally come to venture into the center of corruption itself and drive a blade through its black heart.
Explore Beyond Highgate: For the first time since launch, The Awakening introduces completely new areas, monsters and end-game maps to expand the world of Wraeclast.
Defeat Legendary Bosses: Experience climactic boss encounters with characters from Wraeclast's past such as Voll, Daresso, Kaom and many more.
Powerful New Skill Gems: With new classes of skills such as elemental Golems that fight by your side, warcries, and severa new support gems, players are able to create new clever and intricate builds.
Socketable Passive Tree: Collect and craft jewels that can be socketed into the Passive Tree to drastically change the tree itself.
Masses of New Gear: Find more than 100 new Unique Items and discover an entirely new set of equipment – the Maraketh Weapons.
User Experience Improvements: Added more customization options and many community suggested changes.
Complete Rebalance: GGG has reconsidered every core game system and rebalanced the game from the very first level. With these enhancements, both new and experienced players will enjoy The Awakening
- Status: Released
- Release Date: Jan 23, 2013
- Business Model: Free to Play
- Developer: Grinding Gear Games
- Publisher: Grinding Gear Games
- Category: Stand-alone
- Genre(s): 3D, Adventure, RPG, Fantasy
- Platforms: PC
Editor's Score: 4/5
- +Non class specific skill system.
- +Gritty Realistic Art Style.
- +Unique currency system.
- +Complex game mechanics.
- -Intimidating for new gamers.
- -Can be repetitive.
- Minimum System Requirements:
- OS: Windows XP SP3 / Vista / 7 / 8
- CPU: Pentium 4/Athlon 64 1.4ghz or better.
- GPU: NVIDIA® GeForce 7800 GT or ATI Radeon X1950 Pro or better
- Description: A competitive online action RPG set in the fictional continent of Wraeclast.
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Pics that dont quite fit in the other threads. Here is my attempt, comments welcome.
the first shot is rahter good, but have you enhanced the blue?
i would have gone closer into the ring in the second one, so that i framed the photo. here, it's a shade distracting. wow, but, i'd never even have noticed the potential is such stuff.
here's one of mine, of water ripples at sunset. i've slitghly tweaked the red, but it's nothing much.
this one is "cheat shot": i plugged in some good music on my laptop, and photographed the visulaization handheld. i know this is a "cheap" shot, and nothing commendable, but i'm uploading this because a chap i know(a d70 owner) took some seventy identical shots of WMP visualzations, printed each out to some massive size, and held an exhibition which was described as "moving"
this one is of my famous "Nightmare" series (people thought it should be famous)...i have seven of them, but i like this the best. I placed the capacitors (electrical stuff) upside down on a mirror and photographed it at 1/2 sec on a tripod. i used multiple ligthing. however, while post processing, i foolishly did so on my laptop, which has flawed gamma values, so it's some stops underexposed.
I like the cheap shot the best. On the water fountain, They had blue dye in it, i actually had to tone it down a bit. The "nightmare" shot is very good as well.
This is about color and shape. Hope you like, opinions are always welcome.
fantastic! what is it?
Believe it or not. Salt-Water on a shallow sand-bar, overexposed. I didnt like the original shot so i tinkered with it and this was the result. I think I will have this one enlarged and hang it on the wall. Original art.
for once, let's see what you can make of this: what on earth is this?
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posted by Thom Holwerda on Thu 7th Aug 2008 13:48 UTC, submitted by jcornuz
Red Hat's David Zeuthen blogged today about the huge patch he submitted to GTK+ that will allow the toolkit to achieve resolution independence - widget and font size adapting to your screen's real estate; no more tiny application lost in the corner of your high resolution screen. Although more work is obviously required, Zeuthen's idea is to use RI as the hot-new-feature selling point of the upcoming 3.0 GTK+ release. Discussion is going on in the gtk-devel mailing list and there is an ogg video of the feature in action.