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Volunteers are a vital part of student success in White County Schools. Parents and interested citizens are encouraged to join the school system in the mission to provide every student with a high quality education. During the 2012 legislative session, Georgia passed a mandated reporter of child abuse law which became effective July 1, 2012. The amended statute,OCGA §19-7-5, requires any employee or volunteer of an organization that "provides care,treatment, education, training,supervision,coaching, counseling,recreational programs, or shelter to children" to report child abuse. The law also defines a "school" as any public or private school, pre-k through technical or college level.
In order to comply with the regulations, the White County School System will provide training and certification for all of our volunteers. A person is considered a volunteer after their third visit to a school. Before the fourth visit,a volunteer must participate in volunteer training either through a Compliance Director module which can be completed online or through training conducted at the Board of Education office. During the training, volunteers will learn the following:
• How the law defines child abuse and neglect;
• What the law requires of you as a mandated reporter;
• What protections the law provides for a mandated reporter;
• How to spot evidence of child abuse;
• How to report child abuse; and
• What happens after a report is filed.
In addition,if parents/guardians chaperone field trips they must complete the mandated reporter training as well as any background checks required. The trainings/checks must be completed on a yearly basis and are valid for the current school year.
Upon completion of training, volunteers will receive a volunteer identification badge. The White County School System truly recognizes and appreciates the contributions volunteers make in our schools. Everyone associated with the White County School System wishes to encourage all those interested to volunteer to benefit the youth in our community.


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A special kind of flight adventure – A look behind and in front of the scenes at Hahn Airport (Hunsrück) – Organised again by the JASPO Agency – Last year's 55,000 visitors to be surpassed
Frankfurt, 15 February 2001: In the summer, Hahn Airport will for the fourth time be the showplace, the backdrop and, not least, a participant in the flight experience Hahn in Motion. Plans for the summer have already started. On Saturday 18 August 2001 and Sunday 19 August 2001 full-day flight programmes will once again entice people to the Hunsrück. Hahn in Motion numbers amongst the largest air shows in Germany, which at the same time allows a glimpse behind the scenes of life and work at the airport. The venue is Hahn Airport, until 1993 one of the largest US airforce bases in Europe and since then a rapidly expanding civil airport. Hence, about 380,000 passengers were counted in the year 2000 and over 75,000 tonnes of pure airfreight were transhipped.
In spite of the cold, wet weather, last year around 55,000 visitors to Hahn in Motion enjoyed attractions in the air and on the ground and, at least in part, were able to experience the "fascination of flying" at close quarters. The organiser, JASPO GmbH – Agency for Adventures in Communication, is striving to increase the number of visitors to at least 70,000 for 2001. In consideration of this, the planned admission prices start at 15 Marks for children and extend via 25 Marks for an adult ticket up 60 Marks for a family day ticket.
From the beginning of March you can witness the growth of the colourful mixture of flight, ground and show programmes on the show's own homepage www.hahn-in-motion.de, which is updated daily.
The flight experience "Hahn in Motion 2001" is organised by JASPO GmbH – Agency for Adventures in Communication, based at Hahn Airport (Hunsrück). It numbers amongst the largest open airport shows in Germany and will take place on 18/19 August 2001 at Hahn International Airport for the fourth time. The site of the former largest US airforce base in Europe lies within the triangle formed by the cities of Frankfurt/Cologne/Luxembourg, only 25 minutes drive from the Rheinböllen exit of the A61 Koblenz-Mainz motorway.
The events agency JASPO was founded in 1994 and has been active for many years as a contractual partner to Flughafen Hahn GmbH in event management amongst other things. Today, the company employs 15 permanent staff and numerous project-related freelancers. "Anything is possible and much more besides …" – with this motto JASPO is the creator of individual event concepts of all kinds up to the complete implementation and organisation of indoor and outdoor events for all areas such as incentives, B-to-B conventions as well as live communication and adventures in communication.
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I flew into Munich on September 25 for my 8th Oktoberfest. It has become a tradition I look forward to every year.
I stayed at Le Meridien again this year, conveniently located across from the main train station and between the center city and the Oktoberfest grounds. After arriving Thursday morning, I checked into the hotel and immediately made my way to the town center to buy a third pair of Lederhosen. My other two pair were a bit too big, and I wanted a nicer pair. Then, after dropping my purchases off at the hotel, I made my way to the Englischer Garten, one of the largest public parks in the world, to meet my friend Yuri at the Chinesischer Turm (Chinese Tower) for lunch.
Chinesischer Turm at Englischer Garten
That night, my friend Julien from Paris arrived and we had dinner at the Hofbräuhaus. It was his first time in Munich, so I thought the Hofbräuhaus was in order.
Earlier that evening, I noticed that my friend Jakub from Prague had checked into the Munich train station on Facebook. I got in touch with him, and he met us outside the Hofbräuhaus. A few years before, Jonathan and I went to Prague before Oktoberfest and I randomly ran into him, having met him on a previous visit to Prague. It's a small world.
On Friday, Julien and I headed back to the C&A in the town center for him to buy his Lederhosen. Afterwards, we walked over to the Viktualienmarkt, a large outdoor market with lots of great food. (I'd had a weisswurst there the day before.)
For lunch Friday, we went to one of my favorite biergartens at Augustiner Keller.
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Friday evening, Julien and I took the train out to Erding, the home of Erdinger beer. We met four friends Liz, Ed, and Loren there for dinner at the Erdinger Weissbräu. Erding was a very charming village.
The next morning we went to the opening parade. I had seen parts of it before, but usually after it had started and from very far away. This time we were early and had a front row seat.
After leaving the parade, we took the train to Dachau. Definitely not as festive as the rest of Oktoberfest, but something that was important to do. For that reason, I'll have to write about that one in an entry all to itself.
Needless to say, after the Dachau, we needed a beverage, so we headed back to Munich, changed into our Lederhosen, and headed down to the Oktoberfest grounds, the Theresienwiese.
We walked into Bräurosl Festzelt and found a couple of spots by some fun folks from New Zealand who were living in London.
With our New Zealand friends
We left there to meet out my work friends Dave and Jay, and we once again ran into Jakub from Prague. It was a crazy night.
The next morning (Sunday) we headed back to the Oktoberfest grounds to Bräurosl where I caught up with other friends from work, Mike and Jeff. I also ran into lots of folks I had met last year from DC and London:
A yearly favorite, the Toboggan
After rides, we entered Hacker Festzelt for our annual tent reservation:
|Hacker Festzelt
Monday we met Ed, Liz, Loren, Mark and Lisa at Hirschgarten, the largest biergarten in Munich. We had a great afternoon, telling stories and laughing. Then we headed back to the Oktoberfest grounds for dinner at Augustiner Festzelt and some more rides before calling this year's Oktoberfest a grand success.
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text: JP1 Remotes :: View topic - code search Panasonic DMR-HCT230 for RCA RCRP05BR JP1 Remotes FAQ Search 7 Days Memberlist Usergroups Register Profile Log in to check your private messages Log in File Section File Search Lookup Tool Wiki code search Panasonic DMR-HCT230 for RCA RCRP05BR JP1 Remotes Forum Index -> Code Search View previous topic :: View next topic Author Message wilvanwilJoined: 20 Dec 2016Posts: 6 Posted: Mon Jan 02, 2017 8:34 am Post subject: code search Panasonic DMR-HCT230 for RCA RCRP05BR I have this Panasonic settopbox, (cable tuner and HDD recorder) but can't find a general code that works, and programming all buttons is limited unfortunately. So hopefully someone can help to find a code, or provide a file that can be loaded to my rca remote. I have a JP1 cable, so that part is covered already. I tried to connect and save but it resulted in not being able to program my remote anymore Buttons I had programmed don't work anymore and trying to program also doesn't work I can't even use 976 to clear all. When I press the setup button, the light blinks once, and another one time, then when I release the button, it blinks 5 times.... bugger 1. Device: Panasonic DMR-HCT230 2. Type of device: settopbox 3. Year: 2014 4. JP1/UEI Remote model: RCA RCRP05BR 5. Do you have a JP1 cable? yes 6. Still have original remote? yes 7. Checked the file section? yes (only one recent file for a slingbox available) 8. Checked Pronto file section (at R/C)? yes 9. Partially working setup code? 1941 (works for volume and on/off, standard code for tv) 10. Learning remote question? n/a 11. Have you tried the JP1 Lookup Tool? yes, but no luck, and rmdu files I can't load in the rc programmer tool 12. If you have a Nevo (or similar) remote, have you tried ez-rc.com or simpleset.com? n/a pls help, would appreciate it. If you need any additional info, pls let me know. thanks, Wil Back to top mdavejExpertJoined: 08 Oct 2003Posts: 3843 Posted: Mon Jan 02, 2017 12:30 pm Post subject: Change your batteries. Those blinks mean they're low. Here's the upgrade to use (the slingbox one you already found): http://www.hifi-remote.com/forums/dload.php?action=file&file_id=13113 If you can't load rmdu files, then install Remote Master. Back to top wilvanwilJoined: 20 Dec 2016Posts: 6 Posted: Fri Jan 13, 2017 7:36 am Post subject: mdavej wrote: Change your batteries. Those blinks mean they're low. Here's the upgrade to use (the slingbox one you already found): http://www.hifi-remote.com/forums/dload.php?action=file&file_id=13113 If you can't load rmdu files, then install Remote Master. you're so right, didn't know that, just new to this remote. so got these changed, and tried programming the tv section as much as possible, but as I understand now, programming takes a lot of the limited memory. Especially the panasonic codes are 45bytes, where sony has about 25 bytes, so after 46 buttons it stopped on me. Now I read on the remote central forum, these learned codes can be set to be "standard", so they will only take about 2 bytes. Then I guess I would have more space again to program more buttons, in the audio section. I have downloaded the remote master software, and I can download the data from the remote. That's where I found the 46 learned keys. Then I wonder if the advanced option "blast upper memory" will do the trick to free up memory so I can learn more keys. Pls advise if this is the way to move on, and which one of the options is the best to use. I need about 15 more keys to program I think. thanks for any feedback. regards, Wil Back to top vickyg2003Site AdminJoined: 20 Mar 2004Posts: 7016Location: Florida Posted: Fri Jan 13, 2017 9:36 am Post subject: wilvanwil wrote: Then I wonder if the advanced option "blast upper memory" will do the trick to free up memory so I can learn more keys. The blast upper memory is not to clean up the remote, it is for doing discoveries when we are building RDFs for newly discovered memory. After you have transferred your learns to an upgrade, delete the learns. Then you will have room to learn more keys._________________Remember to provide feedback to let us know how the problem was solved and share your upgrades. Tip: When creating an upgrade, always include ALL functions from the oem remote, even if you never plan on assigning them to a button. Complete function lists makes an upgrade more helpful to others. Back to top wilvanwilJoined: 20 Dec 2016Posts: 6 Posted: Mon Jan 16, 2017 4:03 am Post subject: ok, after some more trying and searching I found in the "Learned Signals" tab, the option: "Convert to device upgrade", and that works the way I like it. There I could have the most signals easily converted to an upgrade. I didn't find any mentioning of this feature in the tutorials, but maybe I didn't read the correct tutorials. Anyway, now I'm very happy with this remote, and can recommend it to anyone who has or is willing to buy the jp1 cable. Next step for me is to find out how to import or add an upgrade to an existing rmir file. I still have some other learned signals I saved as an upgrade file, I would like to add those. Back to top The RobmanSite OwnerJoined: 01 Aug 2003Posts: 18620Location: Chicago, IL Posted: Mon Jan 16, 2017 10:21 am Post subject: The "Convert to device upgrade" function is not really complete and only works with certain protocols, so it hasn't been well publicized. We typically convert learned signals to upgrades by hand._________________Rob www.hifi-remote.com Please don't PM me with remote questions, post them in the forums so all the experts can help! Back to top mdavejExpertJoined: 08 Oct 2003Posts: 3843 Posted: Mon Jan 16, 2017 11:09 am Post subject: Actually, I recently updated the tutorial to cover the convert feature: http://www.hifi-remote.com/wiki/index.php?title=JP1_-_Just_How_Easy_Is_It%3F_-_RM-IR_Version#Starting_a_New_Upgrade_and_the_Setup_Tab This section describes how to import an upgrade: http://www.hifi-remote.com/wiki/index.php?title=JP1_-_Just_How_Easy_Is_It%3F_-_RM-IR_Version#Finding_and_Loading_an_Upgrade Back to top wilvanwilJoined: 20 Dec 2016Posts: 6 Posted: Wed Jan 18, 2017 7:21 am Post subject: ahhhrgghh, frustrating, it's just not working... I tried several scenario's, used different protocols, but it's just not perfect.... loaded, cleaned the remote over and over, no succes... even testing some manual entries for an upgrade isn't working... for example, I just took out learned signals for buttons 1, 2 and 3, programmed them manually in an upgrade, linked them to type TV, then loaded them on the remote, 1,2 and 3 just don't respond, the CBL button flashes. I push 4, 5 or whatever, it works, and the TV button flashes. the only thing that does work, is reloading the version I first created, with the 46 learned buttons. But I want more... anyone any suggestions how to get succesfull? Back to top mdavejExpertJoined: 08 Oct 2003Posts: 3843 Posted: Wed Jan 18, 2017 9:48 am Post subject: Post your working RMIR file and broken RMIR file here so we can take a look at it. http://www.hifi-remote.com/forums/dload.php?action=user_upload&cat_id=35 Back to top wilvanwilJoined: 20 Dec 2016Posts: 6 Posted: Fri Jan 20, 2017 4:14 pm Post subject: mdavej wrote: Post your working RMIR file and broken RMIR file here so we can take a look at it. http://www.hifi-remote.com/forums/dload.php?action=user_upload&cat_id=35 thanks, I've done so, names of the posts starts with Panasonic DMR-HTC230 http://www.hifi-remote.com/forums/dload.php?action=file&file_id=14344 and http://www.hifi-remote.com/forums/dload.php?action=file&file_id=14345 cheers, Wil Back to top 3FGExpertJoined: 19 May 2009Posts: 3244 Posted: Fri Jan 20, 2017 4:55 pm Post subject: One issue is that you have made an upgrade with setup code Cable 2000, but haven't assigned 2000 to any device button. On the General tab, replace the Cable button setup code of 1376 to 2000. Also, some of the learned signals are Panasonic 176.1 instead of 176.0. We'll need to use the Panasonic Mix Combo executor if you want to send those signals. Back to top mdavejExpertJoined: 08 Oct 2003Posts: 3843 Posted: Fri Jan 20, 2017 7:01 pm Post subject: Here's the complete file with 3FGs suggestions. One oddball command "A" didn't look right, so I took an educated guess (please test that one). I also guessed at discrete on and off which I put on the Pip Ch buttons for testing purposes. Please test those as well. To try it, go to Device, Edit, Open, OK, assign 2000 to CBL button. Then please rename the functions so they match the original remote instead of your RCA remote button names. Most of them probably already match. http://www.hifi-remote.com/forums/dload.php?action=file&file_id=14347 Back to top wilvanwilJoined: 20 Dec 2016Posts: 6 Posted: Sat Jan 21, 2017 3:55 pm Post subject: thanks a lot mdavej and 3FG!! the file I got loaded, and works as expected I guess. I needed to reprogram some buttons, as they were working on the TV where I needed STB. But with the upgrade, at least I have new space to program more. This is great so I can get the other remotes out! (my favorite Sony RM vl610 is dead...several buttons do not respond anymore untill I get really tough on them... looks like my kids... ;-p ) The yellow(A) button I reprogrammed, it was not working, no problem. Just one thing I will not get to work I notice now. The Power button I cannot program to turn the TV on or off....Not when in CBL mode. Before when I programmed all buttons to be active in the TV mode, the Power button I could use to turn the TV on and off... I had the "live" button programmed to turn the STB on/off. Now with all the buttons programmed in the CBL mode, I can't switch off the TV with the Power button, and I can't seem to program it. What can I do to get the Power button to be THE button to switch the TV on and off....? (I can program another button, but it's not as convenient, and for the management here at home a nogo ) Thanks again, and hopefully there's a solution to the Power button, Wil Back to top mdavejExpertJoined: 08 Oct 2003Posts: 3843 Posted: Sat Jan 21, 2017 6:44 pm Post subject: The power button behavior is a limitation of this model remote which cannot be changed with an extender. Alternatives are Shift-power or some other button or load the extender. If you are interested in the extender, you can load it and program any button to do anything, including power. But it is complicated for a beginner to understand. With the extender, I put my power and input macros directly on the device buttons. So to watch TV, I simply press TV and it turns everything on and switches to appropriate inputs with a single button press. 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The majority of the UK's electricity comes from burning fossil fuels (e.g. coal, oil and gas) which is a major contributor to climate change. Carbon-free sources, including nuclear and renewables, account for around one quarter of total electricity production. Renewable, or 'green' electricity, accounts for just 4% at present, but is set to grow over the coming years through policies such as the Renewables Obligation. This requires electricity suppliers to source an increasing proportion of renewable electricity.
Most energy suppliers offer 'green' electricity tariffs. These seek to support renewable energy. The two main types of offering are green supply tariffs and green funds.
A green supply tariff means that some or all of the electricity you buy is 'matched' by purchases of renewable energy that your energy supplier makes on your behalf. These could come from a variety of renewable energy sources such as a wind farm or hydroelectric power station. Your supplier should let you know what sources are included in the mix, and also what proportion of your supply is renewable. Some green tariffs (e.g. nPower Juice) even provide an export tariff, to maximise your income from micro-generation.
A green fund usually involves paying a premium to contribute to a fund that will be used to support new renewable energy developments. The cost of generating electricity from renewable energy sources can be slightly higher. Under this option, the existing electricity supply continues as normal, but your involvement will help to alter the mix of energy sources in future toward renewable sources.
There are many green offerings on the market, each supporting renewable energy in different ways. Some questions you might like to consider before choosing a green offering are:


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Headquarters: Birmingham, AL.
Commissioner: Mike Slive
The Southeastern Conference (SEC) has undergone expansion in recent years adding Texas A&M and Missouri to an already impressive list of schools. In doing so the number of teams in the Southeastern conference jumped up to 14 and now plays an 18-game conference schedule. Due to a more top heavy lineup the conference has been on the rise becoming as powerful in basketball as they are in football.
Made up of schools from Texas, Louisiana, Arkansas, Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia, Kentucky, Tennessee, South Carolina, Florida and Missouri the SEC has always been known to produce some of the top prospects across the nation and are always a contender when the NCAA Tournament rolls around. 2012 is the last time the SEC possessed the NCAA Championship trophy as Kentucky found their way atop the final four. In 2006 and 2007 the Florida Gators won back to back championships and from 1994 to 1998 the SEC would send a team to the NCAA Championship all 5 years winning three out of the five in '94, '96, and '98.
At the end of each season the SEC awards an individual player that has proven themselves on and off the court throughout the season with the SEC Men's Basketball Player of the Year. The award is based off of various criteria including exceptional talent, academics, and conference honors.


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The Little Trouble Pub
A favorite among expats looking to get close, but not too close to the seedier side of Shanghai. It features strong drinks, a dark, but scrupulously clean, interior, and attentive waiters and waitresses well-versed in several foreign languages.
Shanghai's well-to-do might drift through the Little Trouble looking for an illicit thrill, such as possibly seeing an up-and-coming gangster, or slumming with a local friend or mistress, but otherwise the sort of people one would meet here are the hungry ones, with a taste of the mountains of cash that might be there, and big, big dreams.
Braver types might descend to the club in the basement, most commonly known as The Black Cat Bar in the foreign community, but few have the desire to go there more than once.


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What is Unsatisfactoriness?
There is a word in the Pali language ( Dukkha ) that has no complete (or thorough) translation into english. It is generally translated as 'suffering' or 'unsatisfactoriness,' but there is far more depth and richness to this word. The unsatisfactoriness includes deeper ideas; such as, imperfection, pain, impermanence , disharmony, discomfort, irritation, or awareness of incompleteness and insufficiency. This broader and deeper meaning does not to diminish the common understanding of physical and mental suffering: birth, decay, disease, death, to be united with the unpleasant, to be separated from the pleasant, not to get what one desires.
However, many people do not realize that even during the moments of joy and happiness, there is suffering because these moments are all impermanent states and will pass away when conditions change. Therefore, the truth of unsatisfactoriness (Dukkha) encompasses the whole of existence, in our happiness and sorrow, in every aspect of our lives. As long as we live, we are very profoundly subjected to this truth.
There is value in not letting oneself get too comfortable with any one particular translation of the word, because it is important to practice broadening and deepening of one's understanding of dukkha until its roots are finally exposed and eradicated once and for all.
Great Minds and Great Society
The basic structure of society must arrange social and economic inequalities such that they are to the greatest advantage of the least well off representative group. However, unless people are free to make contracts and to sell their labour, or unless they are free to save their incomes and then invest them as they see fit, or unless they are free to run enterprises when they have obtained the capital, they are not really free.
It is important that we agree what defines a Great Society. Herbert Marcuse presents a consensus definition: A Great Society "is (1) a society of 'unbridled growth,' resting on 'abundance and liberty for all,' which demands an 'end to poverty and racial injustice'; (2) a society in which progress is the 'servant of our needs'; (3) a society in which leisure is a 'welcome chance to build and reflect,' and which serves 'not only the needs of the body and the demands of commerce, but the desire for beauty and the hunger for community.'" I would embellish this to include maximum utility and happiness.
There are many great minds, but these men stand out for their ideas of self-determination; the primacy of the individual and the nation, as opposed to the state and religion, as being the fundamental units of law, politics and economy.
Great minds over the centuries have synthesized and shared with us various ideas on liberty, property, and social responsibility. Our task is to integrate and embrace acculturation such that our society can be a place where we safely and happily raise our families, free from the dark shadow of war, violence, or suspicion among nations, tribes, and/or communities.
However, even with determination and resources, we cannot realize a Great Society so long as we sabotage our efforts by demonstrating behaviors that are inconsistent or lack integrity. For all to prosper, all must be allowed and encouraged to prosper. While this may seem like a tautology, it speaks to actionable opportunity.
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It is exceptionally rare for me to put any significant weight behind a single particular book or reference; however, I have recently completed a read of Orbiting the Giant Hairball: A Corporate Fool's Guide to Surviving with Grace, and without a doubt I am experiencing a must share moment!
One perspective: It is the rare management book that is also an entertaining read, but in Orbiting the Giant Hairball, the late Gordon MacKenzie beautifully blends humorous stories, powerful insights and solid career and personal advice for anyone working inside today's organizations. MacKenzie, who worked at Hallmark Cards ("the largest social expression company in the world" is how he describes it) for thirty years, shares his experiences of breaking the bonds of "Corporate Normalcy," the all-too-common organizational commitment to trying to live and succeed in a world that no longer exists.
For association leaders interested in unleashing their own creativity or the creative genius of their staff, Orbiting the Giant Hairball , is a must read. For me, it's the handbook for moving the organization forward in spite of itself. And if you're curious about exactly what "the giant hairball" is, well then you'd better pick up Orbiting the Giant Hairball today!
And another perspective: This is as much as of a "how to revive your creative side" as it is a leadership book. MacKenzie worked for 30 years in the Hallmark Card Company, considered to be a place where you would find many creative people at work. But even a "creative" company has its ingrained corporate structure.
The hairball of the title is actually a simile for the bureaucracy of the organization or institution for which you work. The jest of the book is to explain how you can orbit far enough away from the hairball without getting entangled in it while at the same time not straying too far away as to become unemployed.
This is a very unusual book. Great to get the creative part of your brain going. First there are many doodles on many of the pages and some pages are straight from a yellow legal pad. Chapter 19 of the book is entitled Orville Wright and the entire text of that chapter is as follows: "Orville Wright did not have a pilot's license."
MacKenzie also compares the traditional top-down organizational chart (pyramid) with his version of the ideal organizational chart. Mackenzie's organizational chart is a drawing of a plum tree. The trunk is top management or central support structure for the organization. The managers and supervisors are depicted as main branches to support product and producers. The roots are depicted as financial resources. The product (fruit) and the product creators (leaves) are at the top of this organizational chart. One other comparison that MacKenzie makes between this chart and the typical top-down pyramid is that a pyramid is a tomb while a tree is a living organism.
The book not only offers ideas to look at things differently it also provides motivation to just get off your butt and do something. An example of this can be found in the final two sentences of the book are at the conclusion of a chapter entitled Paint Me a Masterpiece. "If you go to your grave without painting your masterpiece, it will not get painted. No one else can paint it. Only you."
If you are easily board with "conventional thinking" and enjoy spending time on the "outside of the box" this is the book for you. If you have read The Art of War and The Prince, you REALLY need to read this book.


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The talented actor won the award for his role in the movie 'Fifehanmi' Adebayo received the award at the event which took place at Eko Hotel and Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos on October 31, 2015.
The actor beat other talented actors like Yinka Quadri, Chigozie Atuanya, Muyiwa Ademola and Lanre Omiyinka to win the award.
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1) Despite the fact that your child decides that she is "sick" every night on car ride home, the one time you decide to completely ignore her is the time she will fill your backseat with vomit.
2) My child needs to chew her food better.
3) Pillow pets soak up a decent amount of vomit.
4) The universe likes to fuck with me (although this is not a new revelation).
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So,....let's just get past that part, okay? No, I'm never going to be an 'artist' in the career sense, but I am going to call myself an 'artiste' (the same way you say you're going to Tar-jay instead of Target,...yeah, like that). And I'm going to just get past the 'is this any good' issue and focus on the process. K? K! So,...moving on.
Felicitas from See My Crafts has the greatest mixed media step-by-step tutorial. She has superb photos and explanations, including what supplies to use. Fabulous.
I decided to give it a shot and here's how it went:
|Super ugly notebook
|White wash (3 coats)
|Watercolour pencils
|Oil pastel crayons
|Acrylic paint splatter
|Book page hearts and oil pastels
|Finished product
I have downloaded a book by K.M. Weiland called Outlining Your Novel: Mapping Your Way to Success. One of her first suggestions is to start with an avalanche of "What-if Questions". What if my heroine finds out her father isn't really who she thought he was? What if someone from her mother's past is out to get her? etc.
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Casper Man Arrested For Suspected Arson
A small fire and explosion in Casper has led to the arrest fo an 18-year-old Casper man.
Casper police say that Skye Willow was arrested after witnesses reported seeing Willow fleeing the area following a small explosion that happened in the entryway of a home in Central Casper.
Investigators believe the small explosion and fire was caused by Willow lighting a box on fire and opening the valves of oxygen tanks that were in that box.
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"Wonderland Lost"
A Documentary Film Project
Follow our journey as we document
the community of Joshua Tree, California
...on film with on-line blog posts, events,
musician interviews, video footage...
and more.
Bobby Furst
Assemblage artist Bobby Furst has created an amazing space for bringing the community of Joshua Tree together. His space, "Furst Wurld", showcases local artists, musicians, filmmakers, photographers and community groups. (blogpost)
Started a new project filming a new song with Annachristie! Excited! (blogpost)
Joshua Tree on Film
July 23, 2016
In July, we held our first premiere combining film and some amazing local musicians - at Furst Wurld of course! The Joshua Tree community really came out for the event - thanks for all of your support! (blogpost)
3rd Ear Experience
"Stones of a Feather"
On their new album STONES OF A FEATHER, 3rd Ear Experience have taken full advantage of the musical possibilities unique to space rock. It is clear that their environment, the Mojave desert, with its wide open spaces, big skies and rugged landscapes, have helped them to blossom a modern desert music, rich in the complex overtones of 60's psychedelic rock. (blogpost)
"Alyce in Wonderland"
@Timelapse Film Festival
June 10, 2017 - Dedicated to the Summer of Love (+50). Filmed in Joshua Tree National Park.
May 27, 2017
MAY 27, 2017 - Come join us as we premiere a new set of films showcasing the community of Joshua Tree... and enjoy performances by local musicians.
Rags & Bones
"These Bones"
Songwriter-poet Phillip Rosenberg, performing under the name Rags and Bones, has spent a lifetime sifting through the leftover parts of the world and himself to try and create an archival record. At 69, he feels like he may be getting close. (blogpost)
Malik Kalonji
Mother Natures Poet
Experience an amazing local poet - Malik!
Eva Soltes
Harrison House
Harrison House Music, Arts & Ecology is a residency and performance program for international artists and thinkers based in the late composer Lou Harrison's desert retreat in Joshua Tree, California. It awards great minds with the time to create and share their very best work in a historic and inspiring setting. (blogpost)
Jesika Von Rabbit
ArtTrap Jam
It's Friday! Is Joshua Tree! It's Quema del Diablo!
It's Jeskia!!!!
Robbi Robb
"Jam Session"
Legendary guitarist Robbi Robb calls Joshua Tree his home. While his talents are known world wide, Robbi is known to be a catalyst for local musicians, inspiring all those who he comes in contact with. (blogpost)
Son of the Velvet Rat
Working on a video for their song Tiger Honey
Stay Tuned!
Harrison House
Harold Budd
A quick timelapse of the October 29, 2016 performance by Harold Budd with Bradford Ellis & Jane Maru. Soundtrack - "Jane 1" - Harold Budd. Enjoy! (blogpost)
Megan Hutch
The Cincinnati born singer songwriter currently has found herself thriving in the mystical desert town of Joshua Tree, California. Cutting deep into the decades of American music, described as Dark Folk, Ambient Americana or Soul Fusion, this seductive hillbilly jazz punk style is unique to Megan Hutch. (blogpost)
Ryan Post
"Joshua Tree"
Ryan is a traveler, and his arrival in Joshua Tree is no coincidence. His percussion talents are amazing. He appears with many local artists, and tours with 3rd Ear Experience. Hear some of his talents here. (blogpost)
Frontier Cafe
Open Mic
Thursday Night is Open Mic at Frontier Cafe.
With host Nigel Roman!
Anna Olivia Eve
"Time to Rise"
Just finished an amazing project with Anna! Spoken word, music and mystical images from this magickal place - Enjoy! (blogpost)
Megan Hutch
Megan second EP is released! Here is the EPK for ALchemy. Enjoy! (blogpost)
Amritakripa Watts-Robb
Amazing soundscapes and visual imagery from Kripa!
Ryan Post
"Hunter in the Canyon"
Ryan's music brings out the mystical side of Joshua Tree, so it seemed only fitting to combine his soundscape with visual imagery of the Joshua Tree National Park. Enjoy! (blogpost)


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When Parents Get Old
What does one do when circumstances thrust upon us aging parents with their attending ills—declining health, senility, incontinence? Many families relegate these individuals to nursing homes, but nagging doubts and guilt feelings persist. The author, who took her aged mother into her home, deals with these problems and suggests some interesting solutions.


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Although choosing the right nursing home for a family member can be difficult, there are some questions everyone should ask before placing a loved one in a nursing facility. These topics include degree of resident freedom, certification, accreditation, safety, rules, amenities and physician choice.
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Other basic inquiries, according to How Stuff Works, cover rules on smoking, restricted visiting hours, access to television and phone, choice of roommate, permitting of pets and whether the resident may continue to see his own doctor.
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intro by Jason Kinnard
With a tie-dyed flag on the front of their new album, Set 'Em Wild, Set 'Em Free it's clear the Akron/Family have their own take on American music. Calling New York and Pennsylvania home, they were formerly a 4-piece band before founding member Ryan Vanderhoof left the band in 2007 — the band used to tour as a 7-piece. Now, only Dana Janssen, Seth Olinsky, and Miles Seaton remain, yet carry on the Akron/Family tradition. The re-arrangement has done little to deter the band and they actually seem to be revitalized by the new line-up, signing on with Secretly Canadian. Their take on American music is a fusion of classic "jam bands", acid rock, freak folk, and American psychedelia; obviously taking a page out of the playbook of multiple genres. They draw comparison to the Grateful Dead, but the music wouldn't sound similar to the casual fan. In fact, it's probably the close connection between performer and crowd that appeals to the band more than the "jam" aspect of the Dead. A band well known for the raucous live shows, they settle things down having less band members on the stage, but they're still known to drag the occasional audience member on with them. We can't wait to see what they do in the secret Music Lounge.
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Thinking of Gift Ideas
I can smell Christmas now. Stores are starting to put Christmas decors on shelves and keeping the Halloween Stuffs. In fact candies for treat or trick are on super sale.
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I am preparing my long list now, before I will be caught up by the Christmas rush I should think of what to give. Honestly, thinking of what to give is a very daunting task. Searching for gift ideas in the internet will surely help.
I have to categorize my list: gift ideas boyfriend, by age, by gender, etc. In this way I could easily identify what to give especially for kids. Usually kids of the same age will compare the gifts they received that could possibly screw your Christmas. It happen many times to us, my nephew wants the gift that my other nephew has. And you just can`t imagine how it turned out! That`s why at home kids of same age usually receive similar gifts.
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Shackleton's Antarctic Adventure
Shackleton's Antarctic Adventure is a documentary film that tells the extraordinary true story of polar explorer Sir Ernest Shackleton's now-legendary 1914-1916 British Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition. While never accomplishing its goal of the first crossing of the Antarctic continent, this expedition has become a larger-than-life testament to heroism and human endurance, with all 28 men surviving nearly two years in the barren, frigid Antarctic when their ship, Endurance, was caught in pack ice and eventually crushed.
In October-November 1999 and April 2000, the Shackleton's Antarctic Adventure production team undertook two expeditions to the Antarctic, capturing stunning images as they retraced and re-created the journey of Shackleton and the crew of the Endurance.
In addition to re-creating the experiences of Shackleton and his men, Shackleton's Antarctic Adventure features three of the world's most-accomplished mountaineers—Reinhold Messner, Stephen Venables, and Conrad Anker. These three climbers retraced the historic steps of Shackleton, Frank Worsley and Tom Crean across the mountains and glaciers of South Georgia Island, providing perspective on what the three explorers accomplished during this seemingly impossible traverse, the last leg of their 17-month-long quest for civilization and rescue.
Shackleton's Antarctic Adventure recounts a true story of epic proportions that is ideally captured in the giant-screen format, where viewers will feel as if they have been transported back in time to experience what is considered to be the greatest survival story of all time.
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Crochet 101: Make a cute shawl!
Added Jan 10, 2011
By burdastyle
New York, New Yo...
We see a lot of people crocheting and knitting on the subway in New York City on winter days. This week we're delving into the basics of crochet. How many of our members crochet? Knit? If you're new to crochet, David, our Coordinator, Social Media and Member Service extraordinaire, has created a simple tutorial which will boost you from novice to pro in no time. We think it sounds so fun to cozy up and learn a new technique, and with crochet, you can bring your projects anywhere! Modeled by David's Mother… how sweet!
Find out more at Yes David Is Here!
Material Notes
Materials: Size US P-15/11.5 mm hook, and White/Gold, thin cotton and acrylic yarn. Utilized here are two different skeins of yarn, crocheted at the same time.
The completed shawl measured 31.5×37 (inches). Some people familiar with crochet or knitting may ask what the gauge is, but there is no gauge. The finished measurements are totally up to you.
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- Fall, Winter
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Jan 17, 2011, 07.22 PMby clownvomit
I crochet and knit, although my crochet skills are decidedly better than my knitting. The shawl is lovely. I hope to make one eventually. Maybe for the summer.
Jan 16, 2011, 06.26 PMby jennarose57
I am a true beginner and have a really basic question. How many skeins of yarn I will need, assuming I do not use two at once (as you did)? love the scarf and your georgeous mom. thank you for posting!
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Feb 17, 2011, 09.33 PMby mynameisdavid
Hi Jenna,
I would recommend at least two skeins of yarn.
- David
Jan 14, 2011, 01.59 AMby laurakis
I both crochet and knit. Also make bobbin lace, i have a Ravelry account with my knitted projects if you´d like to see them. or check my blog.
Jan 13, 2011, 05.25 PMby langslow
How can you show these instructions with a person who is left-handed – you will completely discourage novice crocheters from doing anything in the future!
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Jan 14, 2011, 08.16 PMby mynameisdavid
Hi, I understand your point.
However, I am left-handed and as a crocheter, there are fewer resources for us in comparison to those who are right-handed. The shawl is essentially a basic series of half-double crochet rows. Here is a great tutorial that can show right-handed crocheters how to do it: http://cache.lionbrand.com/faq/114.html
- David
Jan 12, 2011, 02.44 PMby FabricUiPhoneApp
Crochet is easy-peasy once you get the hang of it…I love it so much I included it as a feature on my iPhone app, Yarn U.
Jan 12, 2011, 11.49 AMby dreab
You have just inspired me to crochet a summer baby blanket! I might crochet some cute trimmings to make is more babyish… Thanks :)
Jan 12, 2011, 03.05 AMby Angela1975
I have been working with seniors for the last few years and through my work have learned to knit and crochet….I like knitiing, but crocheting is now an addiction…it really is much easier and faster than knitting…for me anyway. I can crochet a long scarf with a dc in about three hours—-and I am a novice…this is a great way to get through a long bus ride…love the picture of David's mom….so good to see real women on this site :)…
Jan 11, 2011, 11.38 PMby mayadaughterofsun
Very nice shawl! I started to crochet this winter, but have made really great progress thanks to some great tutorials on you tube. Now when I experienced it, I think it s a bit addictive:)
Jan 11, 2011, 10.54 PMby goddesslydia
It's really lovely. Are the actual instructions for the shawl posted anywhere? The instructions posted are just basic crochet instructions. I've been crocheting for many many years. Mostly I make hats for my teen son and all his friends, but I'd love to make the shawl for me. Thanks!
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Jan 11, 2011, 11.12 PMby mynameisdavid
The shawl is actually just simple rows of half double crochet stitches. It just looks a bit lace-y because I used a large hook. Anyone could create it with the instructions listed.
- David
Jan 11, 2011, 10.05 PMby cornseyThanks to David's mom for sharing her elegance with us all.
Jan 11, 2011, 02.22 PMby irmchen
Cute shawl! Love your pics… the modelling encourages me to continue with posting pics from myself allthough I am 40-some.
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Jan 11, 2011, 07.16 PMby mynameisdavid
Wonderful! That's my mommy :)
Jan 11, 2011, 11.40 AMby Kikakik
Needle + Thread = Happiness! Thank you for this novice program, will get my needle down to work and hope I will not get holes all over my shawl! :P
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Jan 11, 2011, 02.54 PMby mynameisdavid
Holes are ok! It may come out very interesting, which is great!
Jan 11, 2011, 05.53 AMby susanne2011
Ah, I just bought a big book on needlecraft, with tips on how to knit, crochet, do quilting and more…love it. I recently started knitting, and can only make squares and rectangles so far. But I love how you can combine it with lazily hanging on the couch and watching TV. You can't do that with a sewing machine! But I agree with Gedwoods, I prefer sewing as it is faster and I am better at it. Knitting is just something I can do on the side! I would love to be able to make lace-like bits though, to incorporate into my fabric creations…
Jan 11, 2011, 04.10 AMby NYAM Afia Cayee'
I crochet …I am a beginner. My mom taught me recently the single and double stitches!
Jan 11, 2011, 02.51 AMby gedwoods
I spent 20 years knitting on small projects before I ever touched a sewing machine! But I've never been able to crochet, despite several attempts to learn. When I knit, I seem to naturally get a uniform tension that is also the right tension, without any particular effort at all. When I crochet, however, I get variable size stitches, nothing regular about it, and so I just gave up. Everyone use to tell me that crochet was easier than knitting, but I found things quite the other way around.
These days, I have very little interest in knitting, compared to sewing. If you're a very fast knitter and you're working with fairly coarse wool and a loose tension, it is possible to make up a garment in less than a full day's work, but usually knitting takes several days to complete almost anything (the way I knit, anyways), whereas with sewing I can complete a job in one or two days work. Much more satisfying. If I had oodles of time, I'd maybe consider doing some knitting, but I can't see that happening any time soon!
Jan 10, 2011, 11.15 PMby brandymccoy
I'm a knitting and crochet junkie, as you'll notice from my studio. Love that you posted this:)
Jan 10, 2011, 09.51 PMby vflsun
That is beautiful. I'm going to try it. I know how to crochet, but I've only ever finished a lopsided scarf. It was sad ladies. Maybe this will help me. Thanks for the tutorial.
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Jan 10, 2011, 10.26 PMby burda style magazine
I've had quite mediocre results with knitting and crochet— I don't seem to have the knack, so I'd like to try to perfect my skills as well!
Jan 10, 2011, 08.12 PMby easbrooke
I knit and crochet. Love both of them. This is a great project to teach new hookers (aka crocheters). :)
Jan 10, 2011, 05.01 PMby zaarissima
thank you for posting! It is really wonderful shawl!
Jan 10, 2011, 04.52 PMby caramia-made
Thank you for posting this How To. I've been wanting to learn to crochet and / or knit for awhile… I don't know if I have the patience though. I demand instant results, lol.
Jan 10, 2011, 04.18 PMby carottesauvage
Oh I was wondering I 'd seen this lovely face before! Then I thought… of course! Beautiful! Thanks for the tutorial David
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I grew up on a ranch in the middle of nowhere Nebraska. My family has owned this same ranch for generations and is not going anywhere anytime soon. Growing up on the ranch I had several pets and animals that I connected with. From my dog Toots, a border collie mix, who used to help me herd cattle and sheep. To my first bottle calf Izabelle, that used to follow me around everywhere I went. I was always surrounded by animals.
Now you may notice that the title of my post is All About Cats. The reason for this is simple. Despite always having pets and animals that I worked with the only ones that really ever drew my full attention were our barn cats. Untameable, wild creatures that would sooner bite you than come up to you.
One of them, Pickle, was an old orange colored tom cat who I did manage to befriend from the bunch and eventually he became my cat. That stuck with me, the fact that I was able to work with an animal who hated everyone and make it like me.
Later when my father remarried his new wife brought with her a cat named Blink. Blink hated everyone and everything since her right eye had gone blind. She trusted no one except my step mom. Every single day after school I went and found Blink and over time that cat who hated everyone became my pet.
Since moving to college I have not been able to be around pets or animals of any kind. They aren't allowed to live in the residence halls and since my job requires me to live in the residence halls for six years now I have not had any pet.
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Well, now we have two more. Aren't they nice?
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They go perfectly in our little grey/white/blue kitchen:
You've seen this picture before, but I keep putting it on the blog to convince you that my kitchen is always clean. Hah!
Now, back to the chairs: And Faith: They (the chairs) arrived packed together in one big box. I took the first one out and removed the padding around the legs, etc. As I was doing that, I heard noises from inside the box.
For a brief moment I wondered if the Overstock people had sent me something extra - something alive.
Then I heard Faith's bell. She had squeezed herself into that box even before I got the second chair out!
So, I decided to make her a playhouse. Tomorrow.
Because, today I was busy cooking. I made black bean soup and cornbread:
I had some left over ham in the fridge, so that's what got me started on this. And of course I didn't use a recipe, so this is just an approximation of what I did. Let's see:
- One small bag of black beans
- About half a pound of sliced spiral ham
- Two small potatoes
- Half an onion
- About half a cup of leftover spaghetti sauce (a great addition to many recipes)
- Salt, pepper, chili powder
When the beans were pretty soft I peeled the potatoes and cut them up and cooked them with the beans for the last 20 minutes or so.
Then I got out my trusty blender. After the beans cooled a bit I whipped them up (potatoes too) in batches, all but about a cupful of beans, to give the soup a little texture.
Then I put it all back in the pan and added the ham, chopped onion, spaghetti sauce, salt, pepper and chili powder. I simmered it for about 15 minutes, to cook the onion and blend the flavorings.
Caroline doesn't eat bean soup, so I had only myself to please on this one. I ate it with a dollop of sour cream and a square of corn bread (made from a Jiffy mix).
Nutritionally speaking, I guess bean soup is kind of old school - high in carbs - but you can't say it lacks fiber, at least. And it's soooo good!
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A South Yorkshire public relations and media training agency has won two prestigious industry awards.
Capital B Media collected the Gold award for Best Publication and Silver for Outstanding Small PR Consultancy at last night's Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR) PRide Awards for Yorkshire and Lincolnshire.
The firm, based in Millhouse Green near Penistone, beat off stiff competition from across the region to win the awards at the ceremony at Leeds Town Hall.
Director of Capital B Media Kate Betts said: "The PR industry is constantly changing so it's fantastic to see that the way we're working with our clients is keeping us among the top agencies in the UK.
"Winning silver for small consultancy is a testament to the brilliant team at Capital B Media. Everyone has worked really hard to achieve this.
"And to win gold for the magazine we produce for a national charity is great for us and the charity too."
The Best Publication award was for Capital B Media's work on Pulmonary Hypertension UK's Emphasis magazine. The firm produces the A4 52-page publication, which is published four times a year and distributed to a 3,000-strong membership base.
The Outstanding Small Consultancy award recognises the achievements, performance and excellent work of a business that has no more than five people working together full-time.
Capital B Media was also shortlisted in the Low Budget Campaign category.
The CIPR Pride Awards received over 950 entries from public relations teams, consultancies and individuals across the UK. Judges included Adam Marshall, the Director of British Chambers of Commerce, and Paul Mylrea, Director of Communications at Cambridge University.
Capital B Media has built up a portfolio of PR clients from the public, private and third sectors, and has also secured a number of client wins which has seen it expand into West Yorkshire and Derbyshire.
The firm also provides UK-wide media training and crisis communications services, and has national media training clients such as the Care Quality Commission and The Pensions Regulator.
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I just received this from New Moon and had to pass it along. What a wonderful idea.
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Taliban "Resolve" Offensive in Kunduz, Afghanistan, Successful
The first summer offensive of the Taliban began in early May, 2015, in the northern province of Kunduz. Coined, Operation Resolve, the Taliban forces number around 2000 men (a large number by their standards) began their attack against 500 Afghan security forces and army. The Taliban launched its offensive in the districts of Imam Sahib, Aliabad, and Qala-i-Zal, and from four directions overwhelmed the local police quickly capturing many US Humvees and other heavy weapons. Within days, the forces were approaching Kunduz City. They seized control of the districts of Chardara and Dasht-i-Archi within three days using numerous foreign suicide bombers. Some claim they are from ISIS or the attack may have had help from ISIS advisers. The Dasht-i-Archi district actually did collapse as the police simply fled to avoid casualties leaving the Taliban eight enemy APCs, 12 pickup trucks, three hatchback vehicles, four tanks, 130 heavy and small arms and a sizable amount of other military equipment was seized.
While the offensive is ongoing at this time, four of the seven districts of Kunduz are likely under Taliban control. Many of the foreign fighters are from neighboring Uzbekistan and together with local Taliban have been a nuisance since 2009. If the Taliban continue to gain momentum, there is a good chance Kunduz might be under full Taliban control depending on how the Afghanistan army reacts. Complicating the problem is that the local population is easily swayed being on the border of Uzbekistan where other Taliban-like groups exist. The local population of 150,000 did not flee from Kunduz City, making the Afghan army's defense plans complicated. Already, the Afghan army is stating that dislodging the Taliban will be difficult without American air support.
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Barovier Three-Piece Centerpiece Set with Candlesticks
Fabulous Barovier three piece dramatic centerpiece set with hand blown double dolphin base supported lemon-yellow center bowl, with applied black trim and gold leaf inclusions. The bases are applied petal-shaped leaves supporting each piece. The matching candlesticks are perched atop the elongated dolphin bases. Each gold leaf dolphin has applied 2 color eyes exhibiting the finest example of Venetian figural mastery. Candlesticks are 9" high. the bowl is 8.5" high.
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Hemsworth MW made it through to the third qualifying round of the Buildbase FA Vase, but only after a mighty struggle with neighbours Glasshoughton Welfare in a replay on Tuesday night.
The two local rivals were meeting for the second time in three days after drawing their initial tie 2-2 at Glasshoughton's Leeds Road ground and they finished level again, 1-1 after extra-time. But it was Hemsworth who emerged 3-2 winners in a penalty shoot-out as Luke Danville held his nerve to score the decisive penalty.
Nathan Keightley and Ryan Poskitt put away their penalties for Welfare, but Adam Hayton, Conor Glavin and Mike Brearley all failed. Nick Guest missed for Hemsworth, but Del Pollock, Brice Tiani and Danville netted.
In the game itself, Glasshoughton more than matched their higher league opponents and went ahead through Richard Collier.
Hemsworth, who have several of their star players on the treatment table, equalised on the stroke of half-time when Dom Blair netted.
It stayed 1-1 into extra-time when Collier hit the bar for Glasshoughton and Hemsworth's Daniel Henighan watched his goal-bound effort cleared off the line.
Although Nathan Keightley's late extra-time goal gave Glasshoughton a draw last Saturday it could have been different had a little bit more luck been with the home side as they hit the woodwork twice.
The first quarter saw home keeper Dan Waring doing well to spring to his right to palm an Ashley Smith effort over.
Welfare came back and Keightley saw his header hit the crossbar after a great move down the left involving Rich Collier and Mike Brearley. Ashley Scothern could then only head the rebound over.
Glasshoughton went close again when Keightley fired a shot that went just wide.
The second half saw Scothern firing wide with only Leigh to beat. Guest had a great chance for Hemsworth on 55 minutes when he headed wide with only Waring to beat, but two minutes later Brice Tiani did get the first goal, putting away a penalty awarded for a foul by the otherwise flawless MOM Andy McManus.
Welfare subs Connor Glavin and Brad Kilner made an immediate impression when coming on with Glavin striking the bar from a free-kick then Kilner equalising with virtually his first touch, heading home from a corner.
Andy Horbury replaced Scothern with 10 minutes left and he had a great chance when put through by Collier, but the ball was cleared off his feet as he bore down on goal.
At the other end Waring saved at the feet former Glasshoughton player Del Pollock.
In extra-time Hemsworth regained the lead six minutes in when Sam Jones hit home their second penalty after Sam Varley had upended a player.
But once again the home side came back with some force. Horbury headed a corner straight at Leigh and then beat two defenders only to scuff his shot wide.
Welfare got their deserved second equaliser after 112 minutes as a great ball was flicked onto Keightley and he held off two defenders on the edge of the area before hitting a shot beyond keeper Sam Leigh.


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Hello Ebayer, First let me introduce myself: I have been obtaining autographs for many years. It started as a hobby and now I Have So Much That I Need To Downsize. Every item that I sell I have obtained personally with no exceptions. No middleman, just hard work and some patience on my part waiting around at hotels, stadiums, ballparks, spring training sites, training camps, practices, golf outings, charity events, public appearances, card shows, Private signings and etc. Up for auction is a Mint Brand New Rawlings Major League Baseball, This is The Same Exact Baseball Used In Major League Games, Signed In Person By This Yankees Great During A 2006 Road Trip, I will Include A Personally Hand Signed COA Detailing When & W Item Was Signed, Shipping will be $8.00, I will send the item out US Priority (2-3 days, anyw in US) with insurance and delivery confirmation in a safe and secure box. Money order, cashiers check, and personal check (must clear before items sent) will be accepted. Sorry WE DO NOT Accept Paypal, Payment must be made within 7 days of auction ending. Also if you are not fully satisfied for any reason, you may return the item within 14 days of receiving it for a full refund minus shipping costs. If you have any questions or concerns please email me. Any non paying bidders and fraudulant bids will be reported to ebay ... read more


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I found some great decorations at TJ Maxx. (I love TJ Maxx.) I can show you now because all my children have received their packages. When I went away to college and even now, my mother would surprise me from time to time with little packages. I've tried to carry on this tradition. I hope they know that I am always thinking about them.
Candy necklaces, little containers of playdough, cookie cutters, Halloween napkins, a Halloween sign, Halloween pencils, a Halloween advent calendar, etc.
I'm grateful for a mother who loves me no matter what. I hope my children know I feel the same way about them. I try to show them unconditional love and be there for them but who doesn't love a good surprise once in a while?
Monday, October 4, 2010
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- Stephanie Ford said...
You're a blogging machine! I love your halloween decorations in the addition, of course what wouldn't look good in there?
Thank you for the HAlloween care package. Creed was SOOOOOOO EXCITED! The day before he asked if we could decorate for Halloween and I had to sadly tell him no because everything is in storage.
He especially loves the calendar and is keeping close track of the days until Halloween. He also keeps haning around his neck and saying, "Mom, look at my beautiful necklace!"
- October 4, 2010 at 10:30 PM
- Thimbleanna said...
You're such a sweetheart Kim! I was just thinking yesterday that I really need to send little packages to my boys and my niece who's a homesick little college freshman this year. Thanks for the inspiration!
- October 5, 2010 at 6:56 AM
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While listening to songs in music file and looking around trying to learn what all is on new computer found a window that came up that allowed me to change the pitch on the song I was listening to. Lost the window now all songs in my library are changed and can't find where I was can anyone get me back so that I can get my songs all back to normal.
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Thanks for input. problem has been resolved. as it turns out the problem was not with windows media player. some how i had changed the pitch on sound card ???? anyway click on speaker symbol, at top of box is another speaker symbol box click on that, this will give you speaker properties. click on enhancement this will give you pitch shift and some other neat stuff. thanks again for your input
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Deep diving till 40 m! Now you can explore deeper headwalls and wrecks!
- Wrecks and headwalls where only a few divers were before - now you can take part!
- The DEEP DIVER Brevet is specified worldwide to dive deeper than 30 m!
- Course aim: What do you have to adhere when doing a deep dive, dekompression, potential risks, specific equipment, safety measures, successive dives and more.
- Min. 15 Years and at least AOWD or equivalent brevet.
- During 4 boat dives you receive the practical training and pass the practical exam.
- Theoretical lessons (Book/Video/lessons)
- Complete course duration: At least 2 days.
What you need:
For your dive course, you need a medical certification, which is not older that 3 months. You can also do the medical examination here in St. Tropez for around 35,- €, but we recommend to do it at your general practitioner - he knows you the best!
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Resources for Special Tips, Tools, and Articles to Conquer Precision.
Many restaurants rely on an infrared thermometer (IRT) to verify that the food in their hot and cold holding stations and buffet tables is within a range specified by their local food safety regulator. IRTs are accurate enough to do that job - and many more - in the privacy of your home kitchen. Following is a partial list.
Check your oven temperature. Most ovens run pretty close to the temperature shown on their digital readout or analog knob. But accuracy can deteriorate over time.
Check your refrigerator and freezer temperatures. Infrared Thermometers (IRTs) give actual temperature readings - unlike dials calibrated from 1 to 5.
Measure food and beverage temperatures. To be "piping hot", coffee and tea should be about 150oF. Because IRTs measure surface temperature, be sure to cut open meats and poultry so you're actually checking internal temperature against what's recommended for rare, medium and well-done. That is, unless you're cooking with a microwave oven. Because microwaves heat substances from the inside out, the surface temperature of a microwaved solid or liquid is within a degree or two of its internal temperature. By the way, the best way to check soups, sauces and other liquids with an infrared thermometer is to pull a ladle full of liquid up from the bottom of the pot before taking a measurement. Doing so will allow you to closely approximate the temperature of the whole batch. Whether it's a first batch of soup, or a plate of leftovers that's being reheated, you need to be sure to bring the liquid up to 165oF for at least 15 seconds to make the serving "ready to eat."
IR thermometers are also perfect for ensuring that semi-solids like stuffing, corn or mashed potatoes, have reached a temperature high enough to have killed off most bacteria present. Insert a spoon into the center of the material, pull it back to create a void, and immediately point your infrared thermometer into the void. A minimum temperature of 165oF should be reached before the food is considered ready to eat.
Make yogurt. IRTs are great for checking the temperature of boiling (185oF) and cooled (115oF) milk used to make yogurt. If the milk gets too hot or isn't allowed to cool enough, the culture used to make the yogurt will die.
Measure the temperature of hot oil. For deep frying, an infrared thermometer is as accurate as (and faster than) a stem thermometer. But stem thermometers cannot measure oil temperature in shallow frying or sauteing because the pan isn't deep enough. Be aware that IRTs can't accurately measure the temperature of anything shiny, like a dry steel pan. They do, however, work well on matte-finish cast iron pans, however. A quick point-and-shoot with an IRT will let you know when a skillet, pan or pot has come to temperature (500oF), allowing you to create a perfect sear on steaks, roasts or chops. Infrared thermometers are ideal for recording fryer oil temperature (350oF), giving you the ability to perfectly gauge when your batter-dipped chicken is ready to fry.
Make yeast for bread or homebrewed beer. Yeast needs to be at a specific temperature to grow, but make it too hot and it will die. An infrared thermometer is great for proofing yeast in bread or pitching yeast when making a homebrew beer. IRTs are especially good for bringing the temperature of microwaved milk or water to exactly 100oF when making yeast breads--at least in this writer's experience.
Measure the temperature of hot water - NOT! IRTs aren't very good at measuring the temperature of boiling water because their infrared sensors get confused by the cooler water vapor coming off the surface. Boiling water actually measures 200oF on an IRT.
Temper spices. In Indian cooking, you add spices to hot oil or butter to release their natural oils and flavors. But too much heat burns and ruins the mixture. Oil at 400oF usually gives the best results.
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eBay Scavenger: Vintage Cafe Au Lait Bowl
This cafe au lait bowl seems to be an antique – it's from Belgium and the seller says it predates 1900. We just like its gentle vintage look – we have lots of mismatched bowls around the kitchen for cafe au lait and evening soup. One more vintage bowl with its own story and history is always tempting. It's currently going for $7. Shipping is $3 and the auction ends July 26.
Don't forget that you can post your own kitchen and tabletop items for sale at The Kitchen's classifieds!
• Copper funnel for $11.06, shipping $8.50 – ends July 25
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One issue has been sticking in my craw for several weeks now. I've recently participated in a handful of conversations, listservs, and conferences that discussed project-specific support vs. general operating support. I admit to my relative inexperience in the field (nine years), but I just don't get it.
How and why did this project-specific, restricted, limits-on-overhead approach get so entrenched and widespread in the first place? It has been standard practice now for decades. I know that in part, funders are looking for accountability and results from grantees. Accountability (in both directions) is a valid principle in a grantor-grantee relationship. But this seems like a classic case of the right question with the wrong answer.
For starters, I challenge anyone to consistently and accurately define what precisely constitutes "operating expenses" or "overhead" or "administration" or whatever you call it. There are no FASB or IRS standards. The way various nonprofits define and report them is widely disparate. If you can't define or measure it, how can you base your whole funding strategy on it?
Funding is a significant influence on the behavior and priorities of nonprofits. By putting such a priority on overhead as a criterion for success, we are telling grantees to focus on the means, not the ends. If we told them that social outcomes were the priority, they would focus more on that.
There has to be accountability, but to what? By using overhead expense to measure effectiveness, we are not connecting funding to social goals or impact! Program spending is trackable (in theory), but it tells us little about impact.
No one, including Social Venture Partners, can claim piety regarding funding practices. The points above don't even address the positives of unrestricted funding for nonprofits–more flexibility, improved responsiveness to changing community conditions, less accounting work, more priority on outcomes and impact, etc…. In our need to have an answer to the question of accountability, funders are focusing on the wrong things and in turn, focusing our grantees on the wrong things.
Do you agree? What am I missing?
Paul Shoemaker is executive director of Social Venture Partners Seattle and founding president of SVP International. Previous to these positions, he acted as the group manager for worldwide operations at Microsoft Corp. and as a product manager at Nestlé USA.


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Chic Choc Spiced Rum's recipe for a Dark 'N' Stormy is the perfect rum cocktail to enjoy on a warm summer night. The DIY rum cocktail combines the Canadian-made rum with some earthy ingredients that complement the name.
This sensationally spiced rum is made with six indigenous spices giving it a powerful flavor that is paired nicely with sugar cane and cinnamon. The Dark 'N' Stormy recipe is prepared with an ounce and half of Chic Choc Spiced Rum, two ounces of ginger ale, a splash of lemon juice for a zesty punch and sprig of spruce for an organic taste and sophisticated garnish.
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Commercial Power Washing in Katy, Richmond and Fulshear
What does an ugly exterior appearance say about your property or business? It is likely that it says enough that your property or business wont ever get another single word in. If your company is looking to attract more customers - and especially more affluent customers - you must pay close attention to the image your company creates. Your image begins with the exterior of your business because it is the first impression your potential customers get even before they make the decision to come inside. If you have noticed that your property could use some cleaning then you can certainly trust that others have noticed as well. You can count on Pressure Washing Katy for professional quality results that your company can be proud of.
Proper maintenance of your commercial property doesn't just mean keeping everything looking clean, it also means keeping your customers or tenants safe. Concrete must be cleaned on a regular basis or it could become a slip and fall hazard. Concrete that develops mold and mildew stains also make your inside flooring dirty more quickly and nobody wants to look at old nasty gum baked into your concrete just before they walk into your business. Maintaining your commercial property can also save you money by reducing your future cost of painting, wood replacement, stucco repairs and parking lot striping by removing the stains that will damage those surfaces.
Hiring the wrong pressure washing company can lead to disastrous results. All too often, customers look for the lowest price without considering quality - which leads to bad results that can be impossible to fix. Concrete and painted surfaces take experience and the proper techniques and chemicals to clean correctly and most power washing companies just don't have these things or the know how to employ them on commercial projects. Make the smart choice by hiring true professionals to pressure wash your commercial property and save yourself the wasted time and money of a poor quality clean.
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Hi all,
I am using Java code to send email to users.
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But how do i know whether the Email is Successfully Sent or Not?
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The documentation (sections 184.108.40.206, 188.8.131.52) doesn't make it clear that the classes to be enhanced need to be on the class path of the PCEnhancer application or Ant task. In an Eclipse environment, I battled for some hours to get the enhancer to work.
In my setup, the following appears to be true:
- The application needs a classpath consisting of the OpenJPA libraries as well as the java compilation destination directory for the compiled entity classes. Here's how I ran the program (as an application) under Ant:
<target name="enhance2">
<java classpathref="JPA_PATH" classpath="build/classes" classname="org.apache.openjpa.enhance.PCEnhancer">
<arg line="-d build/classes -p build/classes/META-INF/persistence.xml build/classes/com/smotricz/testjpa/Exit.class"/>
- As an Ant task, the taskdef needs the OpenJPA libraries on its classpath, but it does no good to include the compiled classes destination path there. Rather, the openjpa task will accept a nested classpath element, and this classpath must contain both the OpenJPA libraries and the compiled entity classes path. Here's my Ant target for this:
<target name="enhance">
<taskdef name="openjpac" classname="org.apache.openjpa.ant.PCEnhancerTask" classpathref="JPA_PATH"/>
<path id="ENH_PATH">
<path refid="JPA_PATH"/>
<path refid="CLASSES_PATH"/>
<openjpac directory="build/classes">
<config propertiesFile="build/classes/META-INF/persistence.xml"/>
<fileset dir="build/classes">
<include name="*/.class"/>
<exclude name="**/TestJPA.class"/>
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Portadi, team cloud identity and access management, comes to iOS
Portadi is a cloud SSO solution for workplace teams. It provides control over access to cloud apps. Portadi is now available on the App Store for iOS. You can use Touch ID to authenticate.
Mobile apps on iOS are great but there's no automatic way of getting them set up with your company credentials. We want the Portadi cloud single sign-on solution to do that, i.e. you would click on an app or account icon in Portadi and it configures and launches your mobile app. However, that is not currently possible in iOS.
Portadi for iOS acts as a repository for your company accounts and team passwords. It's a good, workable solution. Once you install Portadi for iOS, you simply look up specific account credentials (for example for MailChimp) and use them to configure a native third-party mobile app manually. As a Portadi user you will only see credentials for those company accounts where the Portadi admin specifically enabled the option to retrieve passwords. Portadi for iOS will also show your private accounts, for example for your LinkedIn.
To make things easier for you, just use Touch ID to authenticate to Portadi. The app currently does not work with Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), but that is something that is in our backlog.
The Portadi iOS app is available for free on the App Store and works with both iPhone and iPad.
I would like to thank our beta testers who were willing to be involved, gave us great feedback and made the development and launch process so much easier.