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Genesco Initiates Process to Explore Sale of Lids Sports Group
–Sale Would Enable the Company to Focus on Operating and Growing Its Leading Footwear Platform to Drive Long-term Shareholder Value–
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NASHVILLE, Tenn., Feb. 13, 2018
NASHVILLE, Tenn., Feb. 13, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Genesco Inc. (NYSE:GCO) announced today that the Company is initiating a formal process to explore the sale of its Lids Sports Group business. The Company's board of directors concluded through a strategic review process that it is in the best interest of the Company and its shareholders to focus on its industry-leading footwear businesses, which it believes is the optimal platform to deliver enhanced shareholder value over the long term. The board has established a special committee, consisting of four independent directors, to oversee the Lids Sports Group sale process and has retained PJ SOLOMON to advise the special committee and the board in this matter.
James W. Bradford, the Company's lead independent director and chairman of the special committee, said, "The steps announced today reflect the results of an examination by Genesco's board and management of strategic alternatives with the intent to enhance shareholder value. The Lids Sports Group has been an important part of Genesco, and we still see significant potential for the business. We believe, however, that it is in the best long-term interests of the Company and its shareholders to focus on building upon our core footwear platform, in which the businesses share common strategic characteristics and where we believe we can generate greater operating efficiencies and synergies. Additionally, we believe Lids Sports Group is undervalued as part of Genesco and that its sale would generate capital that the Company can deploy productively to further enhance shareholder value."
There is no assurance that the process to explore the sale of the Lids Sports Group business will result in any transaction or the adoption of any other strategic alternative. Genesco does not intend to make any further disclosure concerning these matters unless or until a definitive transaction agreement is reached or until the board determines to conclude the process.
Cautionary Note Concerning Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains certain forward-looking statements, including statements made within the meaning of the safe harbor provisions of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements can be identified by terms and phrases such as "possible," "potential," "intend," "expect," "continue," and "may" and include all statements that are not statements of historical fact. Such statements are subject to various uncertainties that could cause actual actions and results to differ materially, including, but not limited to, the risks detailed in the Company's most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K. The Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise the forward-looking statements included in the press release to reflect any future events, actions or circumstances.
About Genesco Inc.
Genesco Inc., a Nashville-based specialty retailer, sells footwear, headwear, sports apparel and accessories in more than 2,725 retail stores and leased departments throughout the U.S., Canada, the United Kingdom, the Republic of Ireland and Germany, principally under the names Journeys, Journeys Kidz, Shi by Journeys, Schuh, Schuh Kids, Little Burgundy, Lids, Locker Room by Lids, Lids Clubhouse, Johnston & Murphy, and on internet websites www.journeys.com, www.journeyskidz.com, www.journeys.ca, www.shibyjourneys.com, www.schuh.co.uk, www.littleburgundyshoes.com, www.johnstonmurphy.com, www.lids.com, www.lids.ca, www.lidslockerroom.com, www.lidsclubhouse.com, www.trask.com, and www.dockersshoes.com. The Company's
Lids Sports Group division operates the Lids headwear stores, the Locker Room by Lids and other team sports fan shops and single team clubhouse stores. In addition, Genesco sells wholesale footwear under its Johnston & Murphy brand, the Trask brand, the licensed Dockers brand, and other brands. For more information on Genesco and its operating divisions, please visit www.genesco.com.
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I mean really short.
Sometimes we don't even have them - just a few cold nights and mornings, followed by blindingly beautiful sunny days.
No complaints there, but for some strange reason my spare closet is rammed with wool, cashmere, leather, fur, suede, feathers, denim, faux fur and velvet winter goodies.
They don't see the light of day all that often but I try and play fair by giving them an airing at least once during the "season".
This year is just plain ridiculous though - I have more capes than I can shake a stick at, a long leather trench and a stack of vintage felt hats.
What is going on here?
I feel the cold - I'm practically a reptile in winter - I go into semi-hibernation!
I cannot justify one more winter clothing purchase for a season that we rarely fully experience.
I have a love-hate relationship with the cold.
But I just love layering up.
I love texture.
I love muted, wintery colours.
With our winter approaching its end, this post is in honour of that elegant, bare, exposed and bracing season where nature's beauty undergoes a renewal.
If not for winter, we would have no spring, no warmth, no colour or long, balmy evenings.
So here's to winter ... you beauty.
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Vintage Thierry Mugler coat dress from Olive Shoppe
Black Milk bandage leggings
Layered looks at Olive Shoppe
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Photography Alexsander Novoselski
Luxury and design are not specifically synonymous with a visit to Bulgaria. And for those who have heard of the Black Sea as a destination have probably heard of Sunny Beach, a place known for its relentless party scene. Luckily the madness of that tourism does not bleed into the many other charming towns that line the coast. In the historic town of Sozopol, Sea Sense welcomes design lover tourism. The Sea Sense Hotel, opened in 2016, and is in a class of its own as far as Bulgarian accommodations stand.
The charming boutique hotels 9-room interior is designed using natural materials sourced from around the world. The simplicity and clean design create a serene escape for travelers to unplug. Set steps from the beach with a gorgeous view from the infinity pool looking onto the sea, with a delicious local menu that changes frequently, you may find it hard to leave and explore the area.


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There was nothing better to wake me up this morning than the warm and inviting light peaking through my window curtain and then realizing that it's Sunday – I've got one more day in the weekend to take advantage of. It's spring, the weather is getting warmer, the sun rising a little higher.
What comes to mind that expresses this "chill some" vibe, to me, is Slightly Stoopid's "Basher." With psychedelic roots and hints of ska, this is a vibe that makes you think that while it may not be summer just yet, we can dream for now.
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REPORT ON 2nd CENTRAL LONDON GROUP MEETING
Dear Members
I would like to thank all of you who managed to brave the weather on Thursday night to attend our second Central London group meeting. It was great to see some familiar faces from our first meeting and fantastic to see so many new members and find out about all the different complementary therapies you are involved with.
The evening was led by Maurizio Seveso who gave an enthusiastic and inspiring presentation on how to market your practice and build your customer base through self-promotion. His passion and energy was truly inspiring, so a special Thank You once again Maurizio for all the effort and hard work you put into this project.
I am very excited to be putting together a fantastic programme for 2011 and am pleased to announce that our first meeting of the year will take place on Thursday 27th January from 7pm-9pm. (Venue to be confirmed)
We have a very special evening lined up with a special presentation by leading Feng Shui consultant, Sylvia Bennett, on "Space Clearing for Therapists" followed by a talk on "Detoxing, Health, Supplementation & How You Can Build Your Business In 2011" by fellow therapist and nutritionist, Yvette Taylor.
Further information will be posted in the new year on the CThA website under "Forums – Central London".
Go to http://www.ctha.com/Forums/?b=76 to view our news or http://www.ctha.com/Forums to register.
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As this was our last meeting for 2010, I would like to extend my most warmest Christmas wishes to you all and look forward to seeing you again in 2011.
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Rotacasters: Big, Bigger, Biggest!
Yes it 's another Holonomic Platform Robot, but this ones special. I built this Mindstorms Robot to celebrate a package that arrived in the post today from Rotacaster Australia. Yes, more omni-wheels to' Beta Test'. But these are monsters compared to the original 48mm (2″) Rotacaters.
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Sapphire HD6850 TOXIC Edition Review
Test Setup, Overclocking and Temps
Published: 1st December 2010 | Source: Sapphire | Price: £160 |
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Sapphire HD6850 TOXIC Edition
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Intel Core i7-870
4GB Kingston HyperX RAM
Thermalright MUX-120
Cougar 1000CM 1000W PSU
Windows 7 x64
Overclocking and Temperatures
As you can see when compared to the reference design HD6850 the Sapphire TOXIC increases core speed by 45MHz and the Memory by 100MHz.
If there is one thing the Sapphire does, it's earn the TOXIC badge with aplomb. The Memory wasn't really happy going anything worth keeping above the already speedy 4400MHz, but the Core was almost indestructable.
Using the Trixx software, which we'll go over on the next page, the card hit 1056MHz before falling over. Backing off to 1026MHz ran nearly every test perfectly but eventually keeled over during Metro 2033, and so our bench runs were done using 1000MHz core.
1000MHz core ladies and gentlemen. How impressive is that?! 180MHz over the stock TOXIC, 225MHz over a stock Radeon HD6850.
After a 3D Mark Vantage Extreme run the GPU topped out at 83°C which is heading towards as comfortable as we like. But if one thing is clear it's that with serious cooling, and a willingness to push the voltage as high as you can, then it seems like the only limit to the Sapphire HD6850 TOXIC is your imagination. Or the overclocking slider.
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On Tuesdays right after lunch, we head upstairs to Class 2i. For a bit of buddying up. You see, the big guys (all 6 and 7 years old of them) are our new friends. Our reading friends.
Yanis explains about how it works for him and his partner, 'We share the reading; sometimes I read and sometimes he reads.'
Hiromi and her new friend have the same system. 'I like reading buddies. She reads to me. I read to her. I like looking at the pictures',' she adds.
Emily too shares the reading but not (so far at least!) the choosing. 'I like going to reading buddies. He reads the books and I read sometimes. I like it when he reads to me. He always chooses the books,' she explains, matter-of-fact.
'I like reading buddies because I like the stories. I choose sometimes. She reads to me.'
Ella tells me she learns from her partner. 'I like reading to her because she tells me what things are. She tells me what the words mean. She reads to me. I like that. I choose the books. I like fact books.'
Lakeisha prefers sharing fiction books with her friend. 'I like it when she is reading. Sometimes I read. She lets me choose the books. My favourite are Dora books.'
Luna too enjoys our buddying up. 'I like reading buddies. She reads to me. I like her to read. I just look at the pictures. It is fun.' That's how it works for her and her partner.
Tim also likes going to Class 2i. 'I like reading buddies. All times he reads. He is the better reader than me. He is called Daniel. I like to read, but in Russian!' he explains.
Yousouf and his partner have got it worked out. 'When I go to reading buddies I choose the book and I bring it to her to read and if it is too difficult we put it back and choose a new book.' He adds, 'I read to her and she reads to me.'
'I normally look at him read so I watch because I like listening to him. I like reading buddies…..
because it's my favourite thing.'
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What happens to people who get their benefits stopped? Have you ever actually sat down and thought about what really happens? Or are the consequences unfortunate but unavoidable, so you don't think about them? After all, sanctions are a justifiable way of making sure people aren't defrauding the system, right?
Well, no. Benefit fraud is a different thing altogether and involves court cases, paying the money back and going to prison. Just over a year ago I was giving debt advice to a couple with young children who were sentenced to prison the week before Christmas.
Let's look at what I'm really talking about. What bothers me is the growing gap in the numbers between people in work and people claiming unemployment benefit – known these days as job seekers allowance (JSA).
Not everyone who doesn't work claims JSA. Some people are too unwell to work and they (should) receive a different allowance. Other people live in households which have other income and aren't entitled to JSA. In theory, in an ideal world, this should cover everyone.
Recently, the number of people in work has been rising. We can have a debate about the quality of these jobs, and employment versus self-employment, but that's for another day. However, government figures show the number of people receiving JSA has been falling faster than the number of people in work has been rising. It's perfectly clear that they haven't all started claiming the allowance for those too unwell for work as the furore over changes to this benefit shows. And neither you nor I believe they've all moved into households with other income.
No, people are no longer counted as claiming JSA because they have had their allowance stopped. And here is the key phrase I read on a discussion thread, and which continues to buzz round my head – "people are no longer counted". These people don't count any more – they're off the JSA figures – who cares if they're actually working or not.
So – what actually happens when your income disappears. It usually happens without notice. Most people will tell you they went to collect their money as usual to find it was not there, with no other warning. A sanction can last four weeks or eight weeks, but can be as long as 26 weeks or 104 weeks. Yes, that's right – 104 weeks – that's two years, a nice piece of government obfuscation there.
Now, let's remember this is happening to people, not just numbers. What do you do when suddenly you have not money? You can't put any more money on your gas or electricity meter – many people without a wage coming in have to use pre-pay meters. Let's hope the weather is warm. You won't be able to switch on the oven, but then again, chances are you don't have any money to buy food. And if it goes on too long, you might not even have a cooker if you'd "bought" it from somewhere like Brighthouse and are paying back in instalments because you could never get that sort of money together up front. Keep the doors and windows locked so the bailiffs can't get in.
You can't top up your phone, so you can't call anyone to see what's gone wrong or how to put it right, and you don't have the bus fare to go into town to sort it out. Your rent should still be paid by housing benefit, but this is often incorrectly stopped as well*. Then there's water rates, TV licence, bedroom tax and council tax, all unpaid and stacking up arrears, penalties and further potential visits from bailiffs.
So what can you do? You could borrow from family and friends, if they've got anything they can lend you. But this can only be a temporary fix and will have to be paid back for the sake of family harmony. Likewise, you could go to a foodbank, but again, this is only a short-term solution if your sanction is a long one, and you'll have to say no to the fresh veg they sometimes offer because you've nothing spare to put on the meter for the hob. You could try a payday lender (if you aren't already struggling with previous loans). You'll probably get one, but it's hardly a good solution because even when/if your money is restored, there's nothing spare to make the repayments anyway. Mind you, it's an option more and more of us are turning too and personal credit in the UK continues to rocket. You could try a doorstep lender like Provident – at least they accept repayments in smaller amounts, but these seem to go on forever. But better than an illegal lender, a though which has crossed your mind. A Credit Union loan would be a better option, but (as yet) these aren't available soon enough – you'll need to be a saver for several weeks first in most cases.
If only there were hardship payments available to tied you over until the end of the sanction period – as least to put money on the meter and food on the table. What? You mean there are such payments? Why did no-one tell me about them?** Meanwhile, we're all hungry and the last resort might be shoplifting, just so there's something to feed the kids when they get home from school tonight.
After I wrote this blog but before I posted it, I read this article, which echoes some of my themes above and shows that sanctions don't help people back into work anyway. Who'd've thought?
* see the Emergency Use Only report (pictured), p116
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Mother's day is just around the corner (May 11) and what better way to show your mom (or grandmother) how much you love her than with breakfast in bed and the perfect personalized gift! At a recent trunk show I asked a bunch of moms what their favorite Buggy Designs spring gifts were… so here you have it, our Buggy Designs Mother's Day gift guide! As all of our personalized gifts are made to order, please order by May 26th for Mother's Day delivery. Happy shopping!
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The kids decided today that they all wanted to be monsters. Nevermind all the other ideas they had leading up to this day. I love the whole dressing up/painting the face thing about Halloween and I always have to step back and let the kids take charge of their costumes. It's the one day a year they can be whoever they want, so I try not to interfere -- even though I usually have all kinds of ideas for them. (Normally -- not so much this year.) I didn't dress up this year, although, I'd wanted to.
They had their Book It certificates, so today, even though I'm still not 100%, we decided to venture out and let them use them for an early supper (late...really, really late lunch) at about 3 p.m.
I grabbed their trick-or-treat bags as we went out the door and we ran halfway through a subdivision on our way home.
This was Carter's first time ever going Trick-or-Treating. The other kids haven't gone for a couple of years. We normally have a little Halloween party at home where we dress up and pass out treats to our friends who stop by.
With life threatening peanut allergy, we have to read every single label on his candy and I open it for him and put it on the table to avoid cross contamination. (There could be peanut oil on the wrappers from touching other candy and we can't take that risk.) Nikayda and Abram each ended up with some peanut butter stuff and I made sure they ate them right away -- with a reminder not to use the drinking cup in the bathroom when they need a drink tonight. We never bring anything with peanuts into the house. For us, this is living on the edge.
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Take A Moment
Take a moment to see the beauty.
Take a moment to hear our creator.
Just take a moment to see where God has placed us… To see all that He is done.
God is our perfect father who knows what He is doing.
Enjoy this beautiful life with God & all that we are meant to in His abundance!
I have so many dreams come to pass.
He will always prove Himself faithful. Over & over.
God has given me good and encouraging friends who remind me to magnify the work of the Lord.. In that way HE builds our faith. NOT we. He is ever changing us to be more like Him.
In Him there is peace. Shalom peace. Sozo. WHOLENESS.
Tonight.. Or shall I say this morning… Wahwahwahwah (for you Jonny.. If you ever see this)..
I am going to //
Sleep.. Hopefully..
Get real nice & ready.. Get lookin good haha
& my FAVORITE! The first day of DISCIPLE (the fifth service disciple internship!)
We are off to the retreat!!!
Always moving onward and upward.
So thankful for all of the wonderful people in my life.
Missing a couple of valuables //
Lexi Speich
Jason & Brianna
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About RBC > Media Newsroom > News Releases > 2013 RBC Canadian Open will be greenest Open ever
Oakville, Ont. (Golf Canada), July 22, 2013 - Golf Canada and RBC announced today that in conjunction with several event suppliers, a series of environmentally-progressive best practices are being implemented at the 2013 RBC Canadian Open, being held at Glen Abbey Golf Club, July 22 to 28, 2013, in Oakville, Ontario.
"We are committed to making the 2013 RBC Canadian Open the greenest Open ever," said Bill Paul, Tournament Director for the RBC Canadian Open. "We have a goal to divert more than 70 per cent of waste from landfill and provide patrons with sustainable transportation options such as free bicycle parking just outside the main entrance. Glen Abbey is also a great complement to our environmental programming as the golf course has been certified as an Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary by Audubon International since 2004."
Traditionally, the only thing 'green' about the typical golf course has been its colour, however, a growing number of North American golf courses and organizations are embracing more environmentally responsible and sustainable approaches to golf course design, construction and maintenance.
"As part of our commitment to golf and our longstanding focus on environmental sustainability, we're proud to announce that the 2013 RBC Canadian Open will be a carbon neutral event," explained Sandra Odendahl, Director, Corporate Sustainability, RBC. "During the past few years we have worked closely with Golf Canada and our other event partners to apply progressive best practices to reduce the environmental impacts of the RBC Canadian Open."
Here are some of the key initiatives relating to GHG emissions being implemented at the 2013 RBC Canadian Open:
The goal is to divert more than 70 per cent of waste from landfill, exceeding the diversion rate from last year's RBC Canadian Open through the following initiatives:
The 2013 RBC Canadian Open has also taken steps to reduce the environmental impacts of transportation and providing sustainable transportation options through the following initiatives:
Since 2004, Glen Abbey has been certified as an Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary by Audubon International. Only four per cent of Canadian golf courses have this prestigious environmental designation. To earn this designation, golf courses are subjected to an audit and certification program covering six categories: Environmental Planning, Chemical Use Reduction & Safety, Water Conservation, Water Quality Management, Wildlife & Habitat Management, and Outreach & Education.
Part of the FedExCup, stars of the PGA TOUR will compete for $5.6 million (US) at the RBC Canadian Open, July 22-28, 2013 at Glen Abbey Golf Club in Oakville, Ont. Conducted by Golf Canada for more than a century, the RBC Canadian Open provides an opportunity for Canada's top talents to compete against the world's best golfers while also leaving a significant impact in the event's host community. The RBC Canadian Open is proud to support Ronald McDonald House Charities Canada as the event's official charity partner. Established in 1904, Canada's national open golf championship is the third-oldest national open golf championship worldwide next to the British Open and the U.S. Open. The RBC Canadian Open is proudly sponsored by RBC, Shaw Business, BMW Group Canada, C.F.F Stainless Steels, Molson Canadian 67, TaylorMade adidas Golf, The Glenlivet, PepsiCo, The Globe and Mail, Jacob's Creek, Keystone Dental, Jack Link's Beef Jerky and 5-hour Energy. For tickets or tournament information, please visit www.rbccanadianopen.com or call 1-800-571-6736.
RBC proudly supports golf around the world through high profile relationships with the PGA TOUR and Golf Canada. RBC is the Official Banking and Financial Services partner of touring professionals Luke Donald, Brandt Snedeker, Graeme McDowell, Hunter Mahan, Matt Kuchar, Ernie Els, Jim Furyk, Mike Weir, Stephen Ames, and Morgan Pressel. As the title sponsor of both the RBC Heritage and the RBC Canadian Open, RBC also supports emerging Canadian golfers through Golf Canada's grassroots developmental programming, their Canadian Amateur Golf Championships and high performance national team. RBC is one of North America's leading diversified financial services companies and among the largest banks in the world, as measured by market capitalization.
Golf Canada is the National Sports Organization and governing body for golf in Canada representing more than 340,000 golfers at nearly 1,500 member clubs across the country. A proud member of the Canadian Olympic Committee, Golf Canada's mission is to grow participation, excellence and passion in the sport while upholding the integrity and traditions of the game. By investing in the growth of the sport and introducing more participants of all ages to the game, our goal is to be relevant to and respected by all Canadian golf enthusiasts from coast to coast. For more information about what Golf Canada is doing to support golf in your community, visit www.golfcanada.ca.
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Stepbrother's lastest single is out for pre-order! Single release and gig this Sunday 12th March at Camden Assembly Room.
A new independent label finding the best young talent and taking it to the world.
RS Recordings continues its mission to nurture the best young talent and take it to the world with a new EP of six singles from students who attend weekly sessions at the studios just off Ladbroke Grove. These tracks cover a huge range of genres from funk to indie-folk, modern rock to thrash Metalcore. All the artists are aged 15-18 and in the midst of their GCSEs and A levels.
Tyland by Hen-Jenny landed on BBC 6 Music on Sunday night on Don Lett's show. If you missed it first time around, catch up here... it's at around 22 mins in.
Welcome to the official YouTube channel of The Rhythm Studio Recordings.
RS Recordings is new independent label on a mission to nurture the best young talent and take it to the world. The label stems from The Rhythm Studio's creative hub in Kensaltown, London W10, feeding off the creativity and passion of RS students, and the support of RS patrons Chris Martin (Coldplay), Guy Chambers (Robbie Williams) and Don Letts (Big Audio Dynamite / BBC 6 Music).
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20th Century Fox has played about with its feature film schedule, announcing new dates for several projects.
First up is "Son of God," the cut down feature-length version of History's epic mini-series "The Bible". The Jesus-centric film is slated for a February 28th 2014 release.
David Fincher's new mystery thriller "Gone Girl," starring Ben Affleck and Rosamund Pike, is now targeting a October 3rd 2014 release.
Two weeks later, the studio will release Jorge R. Gutierrez's Day of the Dead-set romantic animated feature "Book of Life" on October 17th 2014
Finally, Paul McGuigan's new take on "Frankenstein" starring Daniel Radcliffe and James McAvoy has set a January 16th 2015 release.
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When you factory restore a computer, you should expect a computer that functions like new – as long as none of the hardware is damaged. You won't have any access to old files and programs. While, for all intents and purposes, the memory is deleted, the old information may still be accessed by skilled professionals.
When you delete a file from your computer, that information isn't really gone. While it can no longer be directly accessed by your file system, it stays on the computer until the old data is overwritten by new data. For this reason, the government and many businesses employ sanitation standards for old computer equipment that is being discarded – hard drives must be erased completely with more than a simple system restore.
Factory Settings
Restoring a computer to factory settings makes the computer as it was when you purchased it. You'll have to run setup, reconnect to wireless networks and install all the programs that were previously on the computer. According to HP, a hard computer reset can restore the connection between the hardware and the BIOS, fixing many computer issues.
In order to return a computer to factory settings, all of your documents, pictures, videos and other data must be removed from the computer. So, in effect, the memory is wiped clean. If you're just trying to reset the computer so that you can use it as if it were new, a factory restore should be sufficient. If you need to completely remove information so it can never be recovered, you may need to use a data removal program.
If you're planning to sell the computer and want to be sure that absolutely nothing you've done on the computer can be restored, you will have to use a program designed to perform a full memory wipe. Zero fill programs, though they don't meet government sanitation standards, do keep most data from being recovered. Secure wiping, which in most cases does fulfill sanitation standards, overwrites existing data with three levels of overwriting. Degaussing is the only way to completely erase data forever, but it destroys the hard drive in the process.
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Prior experience working with textiles a plus but not required. Must have excellent organizational, writing and communication skills. Exhibits: Assist Exhibits Manager in research, development and construction of new exhibits, and maintenance of current exhibits. Marketing/Social Media Design: Assist with managing publicity of events and exhibit openings for the History Center. Education Assistant: Works with the Education and Public Programs Manager to research, develop, coordinate and market programs, maintain the Education Collection and supplies, assist with activities during programs/events and possibly do some outreach. Office Support Assistant: Provide basic office support to the Membership & Volunteer Coordinator and the Office Manager for tasks such as data entry, copying, assisting with large mailings occasionally filling in for a greeter who is absent and other tasks such as running errands occasionally. 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It's viewed as a crucial step forward in dealing with domestic violence.
On Tuesday, the provincial government announced it will develop a process to review deaths resulting from domestic violence.
This is welcome news for Les and Melanie Wilcock. Their daughter Hayley, along with their two-year old grandson Cayden, were shot and killed by Darren Wourms on May 27, 2012, just outside of St.Walburg, Sask. in a murder-suicide.
In Hayley's case there was some indication of domestic violence that didn't surface until after her death.
"Les and I knew nothing," said Melanie.
"Darren was always a quiet individual and seemed a little off all the time," said Les. "But our daughter loved him and thought everything was good."
For those who may be in a dangerous relationship, Melanie has some strong advice.
"Get out," said Melanie. "Even if you want to help the person you can't help them if you're dead. So get out and then try and think about helping them.
"Even if a victim has told somebody and sworn them to secrecy, you've got to say something. That just can't be bottled up because something like what happened to my daughter is going to happen again."
With the provincial government's new process, the Wilcox's hope it will open the voice of victims so they don't feel afraid to seek help.
"It might spread the word that there's support for situations like this," said Les. "There's no excuse for it. The people that are having it happen to them need to know that they can get out of a situation and be safe."
Saskatchewan has the highest rate of domestic violence deaths in Canada.


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PARIS -- When Paris Saint-Germain beat Manchester City to the signing of Dani Alves on a free transfer, many stated their belief that the French capital outfit were paying over the odds for a once great right-back on the decline.
Just over three months into the season, though, the Brazil international is making those sceptics eat their words after a few superlative displays. It has been truly impressive how well he has settled in with his new teammates and how he has established himself as one of the team's central characters in such a short space of time.
Alves, who will turn 35 next year, has two goals and four assists from 13 competitive appearances across all competitions to his name this season and looks evergreen in the same way Maxwell used to on the left side of the back four -- Maxwell also deserves immense credit for his key role in luring his fellow Brazilian to Parc des Princes.
Even Thomas Meunier, the former Barcelona and Juventus man's rival for the starting berth on the right side of defence and somebody else in good form at present, had to admit he has been impressed by the seemingly ageless South American since his summer arrival.
Speaking with Canal+'s Canal Football Club, the Belgium international declared himself "hurt" to lose his starting role so soon after usurping Serge Aurier last campaign and he also revealed that Alves lives up to his "fractious" reputation sometimes.
Ultimately, though, he was in awe of his positional rival -- a player who is a reference for all right-backs in the game.
"He is exceptional," Meunier said of Alves. "I do not need to paint a picture for you. If he is this efficient and decisive at this age with PSG as he was when he played for Barca and Juve, then it is because he is Dani -- for me, he is the best of the best."
The pair's healthy rivalry is creating some excellent individual performances from both, such as Alves' in the 5-0 win away at Angers just before this latest international break and Meunier's in the 2-1 victory at Dijon in early October.
It is not only on the pitch that Alves has added a new dimension, he has also enriched the squad off of it as well through his wealth of experience, big game appetite and desire to win everything possible again -- notably Oryx Qatar Sports Investments' big dream of the UEFA Champions League.
PSG's humiliating capitulation away at Barcelona in last term's edition made it painfully clear that Unai Emery's squad needed an injection of experience and heart, which is exactly what Alves has brought with him.
It is now not an uncommon sight to see the seasoned full-back communicating with his teammates and organising as much -- if not more -- than captain and compatriot Thiago Silva.
Alves is also close friends with Neymar and his presence in Paris is important for getting the best out of Les Parisiens' iconic No. 10.
The two Brazilians have already won the Champions League at least once each and know that if PSG are to emulate Barca, they will have to play significant parts in that together.
If there is one criticism of Alves it is that his friendship with Neymar got in the way of his professionalism during the infamous 2-0 home win over Lyon back in September -- the match which gave birth to the "Penaltygate" controversy.
PSG's No. 32 was guilty of hiding the ball from teammate Edinson Cavani and giving it to Neymar in order to take a second-half penalty but that issue has been laid to rest, for now, and the man from Juazeiro has been otherwise impeccable.
Meunier is right to feel a bit aggrieved at losing his regular spot in Emery's starting XI. Considering that he is still getting regular games, though, as well as the fact that Alves has proved his equal so far, he can at least feel relieved that the competition is healthy -- the sort the former Club Brugge man thrives on.
It is still early in Alves' PSG career but the first signs have been good and the further the Ligue 1 giants go across all competitions, the more he and Meunier will share the right-back role to keep both happy.
The capital club spent lavishly this summer to improve the team and although Neymar and Kylian Mbappe have started to deliver already and are getting many of the plaudits, there is another success story further back on the pitch and that is Alves -- the shrewdest of free transfers.


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Ministry focuses on God
First Baptist Church members are spreading the word of God through scripture.
Volunteers put together books of scripture and send them to countries around the world.
The ministry started 27 years ago with Dennis Deneau, who was a part of the church for many years. The church was located at the corner of Highways 34 and 71 at the time. Since then, it has moved to a location in southwest Park Rapids.
At the old church, volunteers did printing and binding as well but much of that equipment went with Deneau to Michigan. He works for Bearing Precious Seed scripture ministry.
Deneau has since moved to Michigan and helps to ship palettes stacked high with scripture to First Baptist Church.
Now, volunteers at First Baptist collate, staple and trim the scripture. Deneau then comes back to pick up with completed books. Recently, 60,000 scriptures were dropped off at First Baptist Church.
"Then they're shipped out to different countries," said Jeanne Pritchard, a volunteer with the project. "We've sent them out to Russia, Romania, Spain, Lithuania, Thailand."
The main scriptures printed are the King James Version of John and Romans.
"It comes in different languages depending on where it's supposed to go," said Joshua Hawn, First Baptist Church pastor.
The scriptures are also used for outreach.
"We love the work because we're able to get out God's words to those who might not otherwise hear about it," Pritchard said.
Other frequent volunteers are Donna Mugford, William and Lillian Ryther and Loraine Reese.
Mugford spends many days collating while her children are attending school at First Baptist.
Pritchard said it's a great project because anyone can do it.
"I hope it continues for many years," she said.
Hawn agrees.
"It's a good ministry that provides fellowship for people," he said. "And if we can reach someone with the gospel it's worth it."


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"Students are looking at how residences can fulfill life outside of the classroom," says Steve Fitterer, manager of housing services at the University of Victoria. "Students should make sure that a university has a physical design they can visualize themselves in, plus services that will round out their university experience."
First, take a look at the room space, how the floors are set up, the number of students housed and the age and size of the buildings. And don't forget the little details, such as the number of bathrooms per floor (no one wants to wait in line first thing in the morning) and where (and how big) the laundry room is.
Location on campus can also be important: You should know how far it will be to drag a wearied body to class every Friday morning. But that's only the beginning. It's crucial to sniff out other services, advises Susie Dwyer, a manager of residence services at the University of Calgary.
"Students often look at location but they don't always look at the extras, which can be just as important," she says. "Schools with standard plans are a good bet, like the ones that have package deals on Internet, phone hook-up and utilities ..... having that stuff taken care of makes the transition much, much easier."
And then there are the options such as health centres, in-house athletic facilities, well-lit and well-kept study spaces, and student bars and pubs.
For students who are determined to discover new interests and have a high quality of life, looking at campus facilities beyond the dorm room is crucial.
Walking 15-minutes from parking a car to the residence, if lot availability is poor, can be a safety issue. Having areas where you can study outside of your dorm room that are nearby, especially if your roommate is a party animal, may be the key to keeping up your grade-point average.
Signing up for rez means being ready to take a bit of a risk: Once you've agreed to live in residence, generally the universities decide where you'll end up.
"Make sure that if you're choosing a school with greatly differing quality of residences that you are prepared to take the gamble and get stuck with the worst one," says Kate Gordon, a third-year student at Carleton University.
So how does it work? Once you've been accepted to the school and decide you want to live in residence, you must fill out a residence form. It's the only chance students often have to present their wish list on where they'll live and who they'll live with.
Don't take it lightly, warns Katrine Hermann, a second-year student at Carleton University. "I filled it out passively because I wanted to think I would be easy-going about living with anybody," she explains. "I didn't think I would care when I got a roommate who kept late hours, but it was the opposite I didn't realize the consequences of not being honest with myself."
It's important to weigh all the potential options and figure out what and who you can live with, and what you simply cannot live without.
If the idea of being smack dab in the centre of it all is your own version of purgatory, then residence may not be for you, and realizing that sooner rather than later will save you time, money and nervous energy. Flunking out due to borderline insanity caused by lack of control over your living environment is not an option.
But if you approach residence with a flexible attitude about learning from all different sorts of people and their quirky habits, then your experience can be even more enlightening than any classroom time.
"The best thing about living in residence was having people so close," says Joshua Mohan, a second-year student at Acadia University. "But the worst thing about living in residence is having people so close."
With all the action and drama, it's hard not to get sucked into the residence universe. Some people may love their time in residence a little too much.
"Some people got totally stuck in the 'rez' bubble, and they wouldn't go out of the building for weeks on end," says Colin Bell, a second-year student at McGill University. "One girl on our floor, who took all of her courses on-line, managed to make it two weeks without setting one foot out of her room, except to go down to the cafeteria."
The trick to any successful residence stay is finding balance between being comfortable in your room, comfortable with the people on your floor and in your building, and making an effort to explore all the things that on-campus life has to offer. Most importantly, it involves being comfortable with yourself and learning when to grin and bear what will be temporary difficulties. Rez life doesn't last forever and it's a once-in-a-lifetime chance to see how well you can adapt to trying circumstances (like the mystery omelette at breakfast) that will one day make a great trip down memory lane.
"It [residence] is like camp, only better, because you know it's the beginning of an amazing few years," says Jennifer Withrow, a third-year student at Queen's University. "If you treat it as a transition period to the rest of your time at university, you'll learn how to make the best of your time there."
How it worksLiving in residence for the first time will undoubtedly be a shock. But there are some things that help you adjust:
Your roommate
Your floormates
If you have problems
If living with your roommate is a threat to your sanity, you and your don can approach the residence life co-ordinator and the dean. Sometimes it takes a bit of time for a reshuffle, but things can usually be ironed out.


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By Miguel Rivera
Promoter Hector Garcia has everything in place for the big show on June 11, where the "regular" junior middleweight champion of the World Boxing Association (WBA), Austin "No Doubt" Trout will defend his title against the heavy-handed David "Destroyer" Lopez.
Trout a left-handed 25-year-old boxer with an unbeaten record of 22 wins, 13 of them by knockout, wants to make Lopez his sixth victim of Mexican origin. Trout has beaten Justo Almazan (2005), Julio Perez and Erik Esquivel (2007), Martin "Azteca" Avila (2009), and Canelo's older brother Rigoberto Álvarez.
Lopez (40-12-0, 23 KO's) has more knockouts than Austin has professional fights. The champion will attack early, but he respects the power of Lopez's punches.
"He is very tall and strong, has a very accurate straight right, attacks with body shots, but I also hit to the body. I think he has a good chin. I will box and attack from the start. I'm faster and smarter, and you have to realize that I am just as strong as him," Trout said.


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This word chiropractor is used to mean that expert in the medical industry who is well informed about alternative spinal healthcare, and still is well informed about musculoskeletal system. The the spinal cord is deemed as the one that co-joins all other organs in the body through the nervous system, these experts operates by giving or channeling commands to this nervous system in order to heal our ailments.
Going to a chiropractor when suffering from any spinal problem is quite a good thing, as it will reduce advancement of your problem, though it's good to know the choice of a chiropractor is a very personal decision this is due to the fact that, every patient will visit one depending on the nature of his ailment.click here to know more about spinal experts chiropractors in grants pass oregon. There are many different reasons that make different people see different chiropractors depending on the need that they want to be handled, this calls for one to understand some factors, one being whether he wants to see him for routine check up or he has come to be treated for some ailment. In any reason that one needs to visit a chiropractor there are some factors that you need to determine that they are possessed by your expert of choice.
Certification of your chiropractor of choice should be the very first thing to confirm, if not certified just leave him alone.click here to know more about spinal experts axishealth1.com a good name of any chiropractor is good to factor to consider this is due to the fact that they hardly advertise for their services meaning if a person knows them that means he is known for his good works, therefore, its good if you retain him. A chiropractor how is able to and not afraid to refer to you to another chiropractor when he realizes that he can't handle your challenge is a good chiropractor since many would like to keep all the clients even if he is not conversant with that challenge. Its rely bad if a chiropractor is not truthful in fact that's a very bad sign to him since this may even mean that the medication given may not be very necessary maybe he is just doing it for his own personal gain, but if you get a truthful and honest chiropractor you will be certain that whatever he is doing is for your benefit.
For ease of treatment of the patient he must understand some points when he clearly understands them it will be easy for him. When a customer understands history of his ailment, as in if he is injured or it's something dysfunctional or an injury from sports, with this information known early and in advance will help the chiropractor be a bit fast in his treatment.to learn more about spinal experts visit https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spinal_cord


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A Sustainable Development Goal for Water?
As the 2015 endline for the Millennium Development Goals draw to a close, the process of developing the next goals is underway. The World Bank has been involved with the UN and others for some time, thinking of how to reshape goals for water and sanitation. In parallel, however, there is a call (led by the Governments of Colombia and Guatemala) to reshape these goals into


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Even though SISTAR disbanded, they are still friends, and these pictures prove that.
Hyorin recently uploaded on her Instagram that she invited the other three members to her house and hung out with them. She posted a video of the four handing out and goofing around. In fact, they shouted out what they used to say to introduce themselves, which was, "We are the B.E.S.T SISTAR!"
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Watch the video above for memories of SISTAR's last moments as a group.
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Tim Sorensen is CEO and Director of Sprott Private Wealth LP. Tim is also a Managing Director of Sprott Inc, the parent company of the broker-dealer. He has more than 20 years of capital markets experience. He is the former President of Primary Capital Inc., an Exempt Market Dealer focused on advising and financing Canadian growth companies, with an emphasis on the resource sector. Prior to joining Primary, Mr. Sorensen was Head of Institutional Equity Sales for Macquarie Capital Markets Canada. He was an equity analyst for Dundee Securities before becoming an institutional equity sales representative. He currently sits on the board of Merus Labs International, Carrot Insights and Grapes for Humanity. Mr. Sorensen has a Bachelor of Commerce and MBA degrees, and is a CFA® charterholder.
Vinny Bhathal currently serves as the Chief Financial Officer and Director at Sprott Private Wealth and as the Managing Director of Finance and Investment Operation at Sprott Inc. In these roles, she is responsible for external and regulatory reporting, financial planning and analysis, tax and treasury. Ms. Bhathal joined Sprott in 2007 as a Controller. From 2015 to 2017, she served as the Vice President of Finance for Sprott Inc. Prior to joining Sprott, Vinny served as the Manager of Accounting at Abria Alternative Inc. Ms. Bhathal holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree from Ryerson University and is a CPA, CMA (Ontario).
Lisa Edwards is Chief Compliance Officer for Sprott Private Wealth, and has over 20 years of industry experience in compliance, operations and equity capital markets and has worked with dealers with both an institutional and retail client base. Ms. Edwards was acting CCO with M Partners Inc., Stifel Nicolaus Canada Inc. and Electronic Transaction Clearing Canada Inc., all IIROC Member firms.
John Waldie is Senior Portfolio Manager for Sprott Private Wealth. John has more than 20 years of experience in the investment industry with 18 years at Mackie Research Capital Corporation as a Portfolio Manager. Mr. Waldie is a CFA® charterholder and holds the AICP designation. He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Western Ontario, and a Masters of Planning degree from Queen's University.
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Pulling support from more than 1,500 local affiliates scattered across the country, Habitat for Humanity works to build housing for those in need. The entity encompasses more than 70 national organizations across the globe and assists more than four million people. It relies extensively on help from volunteers and supporters, one of whom is Lyle Harrison. The founder and owner of Wolf Creek Cabinets in Lacombe, Alberta, Lyle Harrison provides financial contributions to bolster the Habitat for Humanity mission.
Habitat for Humanity hosts an annual conference, Habitat on the Hill, in Washington, DC, where attendees gain knowledge on issues pertaining to the group. Participants can also network with others and learn about affordable housing opportunities from the organization. Speakers at the 2014 conference will focus on such critical topics as energy efficiency, foreign aid, and housing for veterans.
Those who attend the Habitat on the Hill event can come to specific workshops and meetings in Congressional offices. The event in 2013 saw more than 250 homeowners, volunteers, staff, and board members take part in more than 300 meetings with politicians in Washington.


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Friday, April 22, 2011
Week 44
I started the week with a video, maybe it's only right that I end it with one. Plus this being me LAST DAY at the old job, I spent a lot of time transferring files that had accumulated & I came across this little treasure from a few years ago. Apparently this is what happens when your game night goes too late into the wee hours, you start doing strange things. Like trying to pick up a cereal box with your mouth.
Some call it "Pterodactyl" but in this specific instance the game was appropriately named "Go. Lean. Crunch."
Posted by Lauren at 4/22/2011
Labels: Flashback Fridays
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Methinks you and your friends had a little too much time on your hands :) Your new door is wide open....here's to new starts to new things!! YAYReplyDelete
Oh don't worry, pterodactyl has different intricacies...like the fact that only one foot can be touching the ground. I continue to be sorry I missed this event live. Hilarious!ReplyDelete
Oh my goodness! Your videos are insane. Love it :)ReplyDelete
- AnonymousJuly 24, 2012 at 4:21 PM
The World's Hardest Game at http://worldshardest-game.org/ReplyDelete
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At times I think we have the perfect job working in CHOW's test kitchen. Our responsibilities are to cook food, eat food and occasionally write about food. But alas no job is perfect because, as anyone who has ever spent time in the kitchen knows, what's left when the cooking and eating are over is a pile of dirty dishes. So many dishes that it sometimes feels as though we do nothing else.
So we decided to do a very unscientific study of how much time a week we spend standing over the sink. Some of us were more adamant than others about keeping a detailed record of our dish duty, but what we came up with was in general we each spent about six hours a week scrubbing away, making us possibly the highest paid dishwashers in San Francisco.


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Peter Cook is one of the greatest jockeys Australia has ever seen. This is the story of the trials and tribulations of being a jockey and of being one of Australia's greatest horsemen.
Son of the great jockey Bill Cook, Peter followed in his fathers footsteps, winning 2 Melbourne Cups and more than 1,000 other races - from the Caulfield Cup, to maiden races, to high stakes, high prize money races in France. Peter had his own style of riding and was able to extract the best performances from the horses he rode by using his hands and heels, rather than the whip. Peter clashed with officials because he refused to bow down to the treatment of jockeys as second class citizens, and believed that jockeys were elite, professional athletes who should be treated as such. He rode for many well known and well respected trainers, including Geoff Murphy, Tommy (TJ) Smith and Bart Cummings and some have written tributes to him in this book. In 1990, in Canberra, whilst in a sauna trying to lose the last few ounces so he could make the weight to ride, Peter suffered a heart attack. He lost 47% of his heart function, and although tried to make a comeback, it was too difficult. The loss of his job as a jockey and his livelihood, as well as impending court cases, drove him into a deep depression.
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Eyelid surgery is one of the most common cosmetic procedures to regain the youthful look in you. If you planned to have an eyelid surgery, you must know whom you will go to and trust for the operation. It is you who will decide and look for someone to make the surgery a success. Be guided ad consider the following to correctly identify the best professional surgeon that is capable and qualified to conduct the operation.
Look into the credentials.
Don't just focus on the plastic surgery Sydney payment plan, but also look into the credentials. Verify if the surgeon is a licensed professional. Make sure that they are true surgeons. Look also forexperiences becauseit matters a lot. He must have practices or background experiences in conducting eye surgeries. You should confirm the qualification and do more research for his expertise. The details that you will gather will be your basis if that person is truly a qualified skilled surgeon.
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Look for someone who have the heart for patients. It is vital that the surgeon understands and sympathetic to your wants, needs and concerns. The outcome of the operation will be directly based on the details you have shared to your surgeon. As possible, look for someone to whom you are comfortable so that you can freely open and share all possible details even those that are sensitive. You must fully trust your surgeon because this will lead to the success of the eye surgery.
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As a patient, surely you have series of questions about eyelid surgery. With this matter, your surgeon is the best person who is capable to answer all your questions. Make sure he does. He must be equipped with proper information about his field. Do not hesitate to ask questions instead bring out the ideas in your mind. This is a way for you to clear things out. If your surgeon answers all your questions, it is a great start to understanding if he can improve drooping eyelids with an eyelid lift surgery by Dr. Naveen Somia.
The eyelid surgeon is someone who will guide you throughout the operation. This includes the preparation, reminders, risks, results and recovery. He is someone that you can trust for the success of your eyelid surgery. With him, things will go smoothly; but remember that it will happen if you have chosen the right one. So, it is really a must for you to look for a trusted surgeon in Sydney.


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Covenent Children's Hospital To Host Symposium on Child Abuse [AUDIO]
On Thursday's edition of Lubbock's First News, Dr. Jeffery Wherry from Texas Tech University talked with Tom Collins and Laura Mac about an upcoming symposium on child abuse.
April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month, and throughout the month, there will be several events going on in Lubbock to help raise awareness for this issue. This Friday, March 29th, a summit on child abuse will be held at the Knipling Education Conference Center at Covenant Medical Center.
Wherry said the summit will feature a variety of experts on such topics as pediatrics and psychology discussing the various physical, mental and emotional effects of child abuse and how to help those children who suffer from abuse.
The summit is sponsored by Covenant Children's Hospital and will be held from 8:00 AM to 3:30 PM. Admission is free, but RSVP is required. To RSVP for the summit, call 1-866-426-8326.


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text: What's wrong with America. Russell Crowe is preparing to pay $14 million to the New York hotel clerk whom he is accused of assaulting, a British newspaper has reported. Crowe tried to phone Australia from his New York hotel room early on June 6. Enraged by the inability of the phone to obtain an outside line, Crowe is alleged to have hurled it at the duty hotel clerk, Nestor "Josh" Estrada. The Daily Mail said yesterday that Mr Estrada was close to signing a $14 million agreement to drop charges against the actor and reject all media interviews in the future. "The security video is damning [if it entered the courtroom]," a source close to Crowe was quoted as saying. The source said a guilty finding would have a "near-fatal" effect on Crowe's career, preventing him from shooting movies in the US or undertaking publicity tours and attending awards such as the Oscars. Crowe last night delivered a motivational talk to his beloved South Sydney rugby league team, which scored a come-from-behind 29-16 win over Canberra.


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Thursday, November 8, 2012
Red Wine's Resveratrol Helps Bees Live Longer
A recent study on the red wine compound resveratrol is generating buzz with its conclusions. According to researchers at life science centers in Arizona and Norway, the behavior of honey bees is altered when they are fed diets supplemented with resveratol.
Prior studies show some promise that resveratrol may increase lifespan and preserve animals' cognitive functions as they age, according to co-author Gro Amdam, a food scientist at the Norwegian University of Life Sciences. "In the current study, we tested whether we could promote healthy aging in the honey bee via the administration of resveratrol," his study states.
What does bee health have to do with human health? Honey bees, the study explains, are similar to humans socially, in that they have different social statuses. The ways in which bees behave, based on their roles in life, impacts their probability of survival. Honey bees caring for young in the hive are not as exposed to danger as foraging bees, for example. Therefore, the authors argue, if resveratrol shows health benefits for one higher-order species, there is a possibility this may carry over to other groups of organisms.
In the study, populations of bees were separated and provided either a normal diet or a resveratrol-enhanced meal of ground pollen and sucrose. Free access to sugar was always available. The scientist measured how long the bees lived.
Two resveratrol treatments, in amounts of 30 and 130 micromoles, lengthened the average lifespan in wild-type honey bees by 38 percent and 33 percent, respectively. Amdam says it's because the resveratrol-diet bees regulated their intake of sugar better. But he couldn't say if such results may translate to humans. "We do not know if resveratrol can change peoples' food perception, but this effect is clear in bees: they become less interested in sugar, and consumed less sugary drink when they have free access to it," Amdam told Wine Spectator.
However, unlike other studies, the 130 micromoles solution was no more powerful than the smaller dose; rather, the opposite was observed. "Less is more—at least for the bees," said Amdam. "That does not mean that every species, including humans, will react the same way. We have to be open to the possibility that dose responses are not a simple linear function going up into the sky. Too much isn't always better."
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CHARLOTTESVILLE, VIRGINIA – The United States Attorney's Office for the Western District of Virginia recently teamed up with fourth grade students from Venable Elementary School in Charlottesville, Virginia to hold a mock trial.
For several weeks in October and early November, United States Attorney Timothy J. Heaphy and Assistant United States Attorney Ronald Huber, prepared the students for their roles in the mock trial by teaching them basic concepts of federal law, trial preparation, cross examination techniques and other relevant courtroom lessons.
On November 16, 2012, Venable students, their parents, AUSAs and support staff from the Charlottesville USAO came to order in the United States District Court for the Western District of Virginia in Charlottesville for the mock trial. Students assumed roles of prosecutors and defense attorneys.
"The kids did a fantastic job and learned a little something in the process," United States Attorney Timothy J. Heaphy said today. "As Attorney General Holder has said many times, federal prosecutors are more than just case processors. We should strive to serve our communities in a variety of ways, including helping them learn about how the criminal justice system functions."
View letters written by students of Venable Elementary School to US Attorney Heaphy and AUSA Ron Huber thanking them for teaching them about the justice system.


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*Flipswap.com- allows you to recycle your used cell phone for cash. You may even donate the earnings to a charity of your choice, or trade in for credit at stores that sell cell phones. The article list the average price for blackberrys is $160 and $220 for iPhones. It even list the old Samsung Blackjack at $41 and the Motoralla RAZR around $20. Where else can you get this much value for old used phones.
*Points.com- swap share or redeem unused airline miles or points
*Swap Lease.com and Leasetrader.com- If you have a car lease you no longer can afford or no longer want it matches people with others who can takeover their lease. (a matchmaker for your car) This is amazing, didn't know this exsisted
Moms also don't forget about the consigment shops when it comes to cleaning out children's clothes, toys, strollers, etc. You can make a little of your money back.
If you know anymore that I didn't mention, leave a comment and let me know of any you can think of


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Quick Steps
- Click the Edit link under the image's section to be taken to the Image Editor. Remove the sample image by clicking the trash can icon in the Layers window.
- Click the Open button, select the option Upload From Computer, then find and upload your chosen image.
- Select Resize from the sidebar and change the image's width to 580 px. Click the Resize button when you're done.
- Click Save and you will exit the Image Editor.
- Type in the image's new size in the Dimension field and save your changes.
Tutorial Guide
As stated in our other Resize Image tutorial, an image will usually be automatically cropped and resized to fit an image slice's size constraints. However, if an image is too large, it will be cropped according to the size dimensions in its respective field.
By using the Image Editor, you can make sure that your images are not only sized to fit the email, but display the whole image proportionately.
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Instead of clicking the Replace button, click the Edit link to be taken to the Image Editor. The sample image will appear in the editing area, but it can be removed by clicking the trash can icon under the Layers window.
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Click the Open button, and if your floor plan is on your desktop, select the option Upload From Computer. Once you find your floor plan image and click "Open," your image will automatically upload into the editing area.
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Select the Resize option and change the floor plan image's width to be 580px (do not worry about the height). Make sure that the checkbox next to "Maintain Aspect Ratio" is checked, and click the Resize button once you are done. Keep the newly resized dimensions for your floor plan image in mind.
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Click the Save button on the top right corner of the window, and you will automatically exit the Image Editor. The floor plan image will replace the placeholder image. However, you may see that it might be slightly distorted.
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Under the floor plan image's Dimension field, change the dimensions to the newly resized dimensions and click the Save Changes button when you are done. Your floor plan image should look much more proportionate.
This can also apply to your other images, especially if their width fits within the image dimensions, but their height is too short or long. Just make sure that you know the image's correct dimensions.
That covers how you can easily change an image's dimensions in order to make sure an image is not either extremely compressed or stretched.